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Bridget Jones’s Baby: Bridget has returned to the big screen and she’s better than ever, which is to say she’s the same hot mess she ever was. This time, however, she’s got a baby on board–and one too many baby daddies.  (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

Hillsong–Let Hope Rise: Concert documentary about a Christian band from Australia that is being billed as a “theatrical worship experience,” which seems to be a fancy way of letting you know that if you’d like to attend this service, you’re going to have to buy a ticket at the door.  (PG • 1 hr. 43 min.)

Kubo and the Two Strings: From Laika, the studio responsible for "Coraline" and "ParaNorman," comes this inventive samurai story about a one-eyed boy and a legendary battle. Boasting breathtaking stop-motion animation and affecting plot, some critics have called this the best animated movie of 2016. When Pixar hears that, they’re gonna be mad.  (PG • 1 hr. 41 min.)

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The Magnificent Seven: Another week, another big-budget remake. This retooling–starring Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Peter Sarsgaard, and more–of the classic Western (which was itself a remake of Akira Kurosawa’s "Seven Samurai") is perfectly serviceable. Not great, but not terribly embarrassing either.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

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Pete’s Dragon: Did the world really need a live-action "Pete’s Dragon" remake? No, not really. Is this at least a decent retooling of the 1977 Disney classic? I suppose.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Snowden: Critics can’t decide if this dramatization of the events surrounding Edward Snowden’s leak of classified information that exposed the extent to which the government spies on its own people is an exercise in crackerjack political filmmaking or a boring waste of time. In other words, it’s an Oliver Stone movie.  (R • 2 hrs. 18 min.)

Storks: An animated adventure that addresses the age-old question of where babies come from. And you can go ahead and add that to the ever-growing list of sentences I never thought I’d type.  (PG • 1 hr. 27 min.)

Suicide Squad: No summer blockbuster has been more highly anticipated than this one, which hoped to do for DC Comics what smart-ass, foul-mouthed "Deadpool" did for Marvel–too bad it’s a big, dumb dud. Give Harley Quinn an R-rating and then we’ll really see what she can do.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Sully: Politically speaking, Clint Eastwood is a little nutty. As a director, however, it’s pretty tough to find fault with him. His latest effort brings to life the incredible story of Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (played by walking Oscar nomination, Tom Hanks), who landed a plane in the Hudson River, saving the lives of all aboard–and now you know what you have to do to get Eastwood to make a movie about you.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min.)

The Wild Life: Don’t expect Pixar-level kid/ adult crossover appeal with this animated adventure. This one is definitely for the children.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

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If you have lived long enough, or started early enough, you most likely have reached grandparent status, or know someone who has.

Until that status is achieved, listening to others talk about their grandkids while joyfully sharing photographs and stories of their physical and mental advancements is like being in a room filled with high-ball drinking dog breeders when you never had a dog.

Last May, Malia Mae, was birthed in a most wonderful hospital in Las Vegas, by a most wonderful doc and her seven woman crew, with Daddy, Nana, and Gramma at the ready, while first time Mommy worked her magic.

Grandpa, Godmother, Godfather, Goduncle, Tootsie, Big Papa, and assorted Godhelpers were heartbeats away.

Fast forward to today, my first opportunity to share in writing my observations after three days and nights and days and nights and days and nights meeting and visiting our first grandchild.

Yowzer, I must say. The first time I held her, even after being advised by a local retired battalion chief that I would “crinkle,” I thought, and immediately knew, I was holding the most valuable two-legged household item in the entire universe.

While Malia Mae will not have a carbon footprint of my joy level while she was being passed to me by Gramma, I will. No matter how many things I may forget, from keys to wallets to prom dates (I never went), I shall never forget the feeling of that Malia Mae moment. I never knew my smiling facial cheeks could get that wide. My heartbeat was somewhere between a Joe Morello riff and Cozy Cole on steroids. In fact, here it is three days later and I am still thinking about our first moment.

It is difficult to forget that which has not been forgotten. One must stop thinking about it first. So, what have we done so far?

First, and foremost, we took Malia Mae and her Three Headed Momsters, Mommy, Grammy, and Godmother, to the In-N-Out Burger off Tropicana, the one next to the In-N-Out gift shop where I did not stand in line long enough to buy Courtney (double double, animal style, fries, pink lemonade) an In-N-Out satin jacket for $250. What a surprise that would have been for both of us.

We took a picture of Malia Mae pretending to eat her first double double with cheese.

Her expression was somewhere between Eliot Ness on The Untouchables and Judge Judy on any given day.

Malia Mae, even after four months, has evidenced to this observer and endorser of childish behavior, an incredible curiosity. Her eyes do not wander, they adjust. Her sights are locked in on the object of her attention, like John Malkovich's Mitch Leary character in Clint Eastwood's marvelous 1993 film, In the Line of Fire, but without the scare.

Malia Mae needs no real evaluation at this point, but somehow I feel like she is evaluating us and them and it and that and maybe a little of over there.

Malia Mae's eyes are an angelic blue. Early on in my introduction, I noticed her baby blues (one out of every five born blue-eyed, stay blue-eyed) communicated more information than the look of a high school principal during a morning assembly.

While Malia Mae did not eat any solid food at In-N-Out, she was a solid hit to the lady who cleaned our table. “She is so pretty. She has a small head. She will walk early. My four kids all walked late. They all had big heads.”

Then we all laughed, even Malia Mae. She always seems to laugh when her mom laughs or her three grandmothers or her godmother.

They are a laughing group.

To say I am a proud grand something would

Whidbey Weekly be silly. I have not done anything. I just finally showed up. I waited. Any family who was here for Malia Mae's first few weeks were recommended to have whooping cough shots before their first Malia hugs. Being ever reluctant to have any kind of shot at a RiteAid or a Walgreen's, I held out for a double shot of Malia Mae love.

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I would show you some pictures, but there would just be new ones to show you tomorrow. And the next day.

Today, we took Malia Mae to her first farmers market. Keep in mind a farmers market in Las Vegas comes with buildings the size of airport parking garages filled with Lexuses (Lexi?). The only thing that drew as much attention as Malia Mae in her stroller were her brand new Northwest Spirit bootie moccasins recently gifted her by Nana and Grandpa after their Alaskan cruise. Even the sales ladies in the kids' clothing store came out from behind their busy cash registers to investigate. You don't often see fur-lined boots on a four month young youngster in a town with temperatures in triple digits.

It was a day of firsts. Had we had a box of fur-lined baby booties to sell, we could have paid for all the waffles we ate at the Waffle Bar. I feel sorry for the gal who had to wipe our table. Just call me Sir Up. Next door, at a combination kids' clothing store/barber shop, we saw a young boy named Michael receive his first haircut. He got to sit in his choice of chairs–a firetruck, a space ship, or a race car. This kid had more curls on his young noggin' than former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ever had on his biceps.

Mom used to share the story about how I clipped my sister Linda's curls during an unsupervised moment. I was three. She was free. I just wanted to be a young Perry Como.

Michael's Dad asked the barber if his son, somewhat anxious, as was everyone else, would still have curls after his haircut. “Can you just give him a trim? My sister said his curls may not come back.”

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The barber headed up the kid with enough water to handle a grass fire. Then she combed him like someone she would never see again.

I had to leave. I would have stayed to have my hair cut, but there were no covered wagons to sit in.

Speaking of wagon trains, I have to get cooking. It is Malia Mae's first drive-in movie tonite. Any child under six months attending gets 100 free frequent flyer miles in honor of the feature film, “Sully.” The girls night out at the drive-in includes several sizes of lawn chairs, below eighty degree drive-in blankets, comfy cushions, puffy pillows, a beverage filled collapsible cooler, burp-free organic goat milk formula, sterilized hand towels, and possibly a pint of vodka I did not know about.

Just kidding. No one would drink. If anyone drank who was over four months of age, their rental Lexus makes the driver blow into a fiber optic device which directly transmits the driver's DNA to Ancestry.com and Edward Snowden's laptop.

My job tonight is to write this column before I have something else unnecessary to say.

Thanks for listening. This granddaughter stuff is really amazing. Even if Malia Mae never knows who the smiling gray haired guy in the cheap clown hat is, was, or will be, I know about her.

Sitting around listening to those stories all makes sense now. Now I get it. I get what our grandparents were doing on the porch, watching us kids play.

We never understood why they never stopped with the rocking chairs long enough to climb a tree or play tag.

Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise, I'll be climbing trees with Malia Mae before we both know it.

For now, cherishing this family tree will do just fine.

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Bits & Pieces failed to take any significant steps to deal with this crisis. Out of frustration over this inaction some people have started to promote Initiative I-732, which purports to deal with climate change. Unfortunately I-732 is a flawed effort.

Due to its flaws major environmental groups, like the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters, have opted not to support I-732. Look to their web sites for the details.

Letters to the Editor Editor,

Fortunately, our Governor, Jay Inslee, is a nationally recognized leader in the fight to protect our environment. If you really want to do something about global climate change, forget about I-732 and work to elect legislators who are committed to helping Governor Inslee enact his climate change agenda.

John Thompson, Coupeville

This November you will have a definite choice as you vote for a Senator to represent you in Olympia. A person who is funded by private local citizens or a person who is beholding to corporate America; a person who wants to promote environmental safeguards or one who sees only the best interest of profit making entities; a person who is highly educated in matters of governance or one who just goes with the flow of her ultra-conservative bosses; a person who will make herself accessible to you and return phone calls or a person who can hardly ever be contacted; a person with the best interests of local “average” citizens or one who just wants what’s best for her out of state supporters? It’s time for a Senator for the people. Angie Homola will be the person for whom you will want to vote.

Jack Tingstad, Coupeville

Editor, Using facts, not fiction or unfounded accusations, I want to express my support for Angie Homola for State Senate, District 10. Angie’s qualifications have been thoroughly vetted by others, so I’ll focus on why she is more aligned with my beliefs and values than her opponent, Barbara Bailey.

1) Senator Bailey has publicly declared that she is not convinced of the link between human activity and climate change. I find it disheartening that she (the chair of the Senate Committee on Higher Education) would ignore the overwhelming scientific consensus on the causes of climate change.

2) Senator Bailey has a “D” rating from the Alliance for Gun Responsibility with an “F” in legislative advocacy.

3) Senator Bailey co-sponsored Senate Bill 6443 to repeal the Human Rights Commission’s new rule explicitly protecting the right of transgender people to use the bathrooms consistent with their gender identity.

4) Washington state has the most regressive taxation system of the 50 states. Senator Bailey has stated publicly, “Our tax system is working well.” Perhaps it’s working well for her, but not for the bottom 20% of the economic pyramid who pay an overall tax rate 7 times that of the top 1% of earners. (ref: Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy.)

I find Senator Bailey’s stances on climate change, gun responsibility, transgender rights and tax equity to be vastly out of step with my core values and the beliefs.

Angie Homola understands these issues and is prepared to work hard for the citizens who elect her, rather than for out-of-state corporate donors who seem to be controlling her opponent’s agenda.

I ask your readers to dig into the facts and see that Senator Bailey has done virtually nothing for her district during her term. It’s time to send someone to Olympia who will work hard, make the tough decisions and move our state forward.

Larry Morrell, Langley

Editor, Global climate change is the most pressing issue facing our nation, and the world, today.

Yet our elected representatives in Olympia, like their counterparts in Washington, DC, have

Mr. South Whidbey Candidates Battle for Coveted Title

Mr. South Whidbey Candidates (l-r): Trevor Fleming, Kevin Lundgren, Alex Bonesteel, Michael Morgen, David Mayer. Not pictured: Damian Greene

Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund will be hosting its 11th annual Mr. South Whidbey Pageant on October 1 at 7:00pm at Freeland Hall. Here’s a sneak preview of this year’s eclectic and jovial bevy of contestants who will be competing for your generous donations during an evening filled with laughter, raw talent and community bonding for a great cause.

Alex Bonesteel – Raised on Whidbey Island, father of an adorable two year old, and owner and head coach of Island Fitness & Nutrition.

In his free time, Alex paints oil landscape paintings, works on his rock hard glutes and shreds on the violin. When asked, how becoming Mr. South Whidbey 2016 would change his life Alex responded, “It would make me feel like a truly stand-up guy who works his butt off every day supporting noble causes on South Whidbey.”

Trevor Fleming – This locally raised candidate, works at Nichols Brothers Boat Builders and believes his height, personality and pearly white teeth gives him an advantage over his fellow competitors. When asked, how becoming Mr. South Whidbey 2016 would change his life Trevor responded, “It will change my life for the better by knowing I may have helped change the life of another in my community through raising money for a great organization and therefore providing a good example of leadership to my son. Plus, I have always wanted to wear a crown and sash!”

Damian Greene – Our first ever virtual candidate, graduated from Langley High school (before South Whidbey High school was built) and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the South Whidbey School Board. Damian will be unable to join us on October 1 due to his new work schedule, nevertheless, he has been working diligently to secure votes and raise funds for Friends of Friends through social media and other virtual means all legal of course!

Kevin Lungren – Never met a fish he didn’t like. As one of our more humble yet social butterfly candidates, Kevin can wiggle both ears with minimal eyebrow movement and says you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who enjoys living in this community more than he does. This dedicated father of three stated this about the possibility of becoming Mr. South Whidbey - “Mark Twain said “No man’s life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session.” The Mr. South Whidbey corollary should be obvious: “I’ll introduce vital new legislation mandating that all homes contain fishing gear, and enact laws curtailing the use of ‘insecurity’ lights on beautiful starry Whidbey nights.”

David Mayer – So you may recognize this candidate from local theater productions and the Whidbey Island Shakespeare Festival. David played Carnegie Hall with his high school orchestra, so, in case needed at a state dinner, he’ll know how to project to snooty people. In addition, David’s flesh is actually 100% Wagyu beef (pasture-raised, grass-fed, of course) which moo-st definitely sets him apart from his fellow contestants. If chosen as Mr. South Whidbey 2016, David “would be really busy restoring order, working the word ‘crampon’ into more sentences without giggling, thinking about all the people our fund supported, and planning gold palaces but you know, as shared living spaces.”

Michael Morgen – Last, but certainly not least, a talented thespian and the selfprofessed “most beardest” candidate. Michael looks like a combination of Zach Galifianakis and John Belushi but humbly admits he resembles Gerard Butler when he’s flexing his abs.

When asked how becoming Mr. South Whidbey 2016 might change him, Michael replied, “It won’t. I am already Mr. South Whidbey, it’s just up to the fine citizens of this island to recognize that fact and embrace me as their leader.”

Friends of Friends is happy to welcome back Sue Frause as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Come enjoy the playful banter and laughter between Sue and these quick-witted contestants.

The competition rules are simple: The contestant who raises the most money for Friends of Friends wins ($1 = 1 vote). Bring your friends, cash and checkbook to ensure your favorite contestant walks away with the coveted title of Mr. South Whidbey 2016. Tickets are now on sale for $30 at Moonraker Books in Langley, Whidbey Art Escape in Freeland or online at Brownpapertickets.com/event/2581685.

If you cannot attend the event but would like to support your favorite contestant(s), you may vote online at http://fofmedicalsupportfund. org/ by clicking the Donate Online button, or send a check to Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund, PO Box 812, Langley, WA 98260. Be sure to include your candidate’s name in the memo line of your check. Mail-in and online votes must be received by midnight on Friday, September 30.

The Mr. South Whidbey Pageant is an annual fundraiser for Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers financial help to South Whidbey residents with uncovered health-related expenses through the generosity of the people of Whidbey Island. Visit their website at http:// fofmedicalsupportfund.org/ for more information. For humorous posts and photos about this upcoming event, visit Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund on Facebook.

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The Messenger to Screen in Langley Are birds facing extinction? A documentary, The Messenger, explores this possibility on Saturday afternoon on the first day of October. Whidbey Audubon Society has arranged a screening of this 90-minute film at 1:00pm in the Clyde Theatre in Langley.

The Messenger, a documentary by awardwinning filmmaker Su Rynard (Dream Machine, Kardia), chronicles the struggle of songbirds worldwide to survive in turbulent environmental conditions brought about by humans and argues that their demise could signify the crash of the ecosystems globally, akin to the disappearance of honey bees and the melting of the glaciers.

The film describes climate change effects on the survival of birds, how habitat changes affect what birds eat and how they find suitable nesting areas to reproduce. Although the film illustrates the hazards birds are experiencing, it also shows how to mitigate these dangers.

The promotional synopsis states, “For thou-

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. sands of years, songbirds were regarded by mankind as messengers from the gods. Today, these creatures – woven inextricably into the fabric of our environment – are vanishing at an alarming rate. Under threat from climate change, pesticides and more, populations of hundreds of species have dipped dramatically. As scientists, activists and bird enthusiasts investigate this phenomenon, amazing secrets of the bird world come to light for the first time in this acclaimed and visually thrilling documentary. Beautiful slow motion photography illustrates the power and beauty of these delicate winged creatures that have been praised and eulogized across cultures and throughout time.”

A panel of Whidbey Audubon Society members will answer questions and discuss what can be done about the bird-population decline afterwards. A suggested donation of $5 is requested. Doors open to the theater at 12:30pm. The Clyde Theatre is located at 217 First Street in Langley at the south end of Whidbey Island. To learn more about this film, visit the website songbirdsos.com.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Society]

Ferry System Launches First Student Drawing Contest WSF seeks winter schedule cover art from K-5 students In honor of the new school year, Washington State Ferries is excited to announce its firstever drawing contest.

WSF prints 400,000 winter ferry schedules every year and distributes them in ferry-served communities and in its 10 ferry terminals and 22 vessels. This year, WSF would like young student artists to illustrate what “winter on the water” means to them. The winning drawing will be featured on the cover of the winter 2017 sailing schedule.

“Our ferry system is an iconic part of our state, and carries thousands of students to and from school each day and on various school trips,” said Ferries Assistant Secretary Lynne Griffith. “We love being the state’s only green and white school bus, and want to ask young Washingtonians to submit drawings celebrating their ferry system.”

In addition to the winner, five finalists will be selected and featured on the WSF website, on Twitter and in the WSF Weekly Update newsletter.

The competition is open to K-5 students.

Drawings will be accepted via email or regular mail through October 14. A complete list of submission requirements can be found at: http://bit.ly/2d2nIvo [Submitted by Nicola Zanchi, WSDOT]

WICA Presents November by David Mamet Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) proudly presents David Mamet’s November, a political satire directed by Deana Duncan, this coming October 7 – 22.

Just as the 2016 Presidential election campaign enters its final weeks, November offers audiences a fiendishly funny, over-the-top take on the state of American politics. Only days before the election, and with poll numbers “lower than Gandhi’s cholesterol,” President Charles Smith, the most inept, corrupt, and unpopular buffoon to hold the office, ponders his chances of reelection and any way to revive a floundering campaign.

Known for his acerbic wit and scathing social commentary, Mamet’s return to the theatre of politics is a politically incorrect cornucopia of corruption, misbehavior, betrayal, and extortion. In other words, politics as usual... It is said that art imitates life, but in this instance Mamet was ahead of the curve and the timing could not be more perfect. November is a smart, funny insider’s look at the Oval Office.

It’s fast paced, hyperbolic, tongue-in-cheek humor is the perfect antidote to the current political angst gripping the nation.

Featuring David Mayer as President Charles Smith, Jim Scullin as the President’s lawyer and Chief of Staff Archer Brown, Tom Fisher (of The Rural Characters) as the National Association of Turkey Producers’ representative, Morgan Bondelid as the President’s speech-

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Call for Vendors for Oak Harbor Winter Market The annual Oak Harbor Winter Market will be held at Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens on Saturdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm, October 15 through December 24, including Thanksgiving weekend.

There are inside booths available to rent and outdoor space for farmers and food trucks to set up next to the retail greenhouses. Picnic tables, benches, and chimineas surround the OHWM at the farm. Affordable season rates and drop-in dates are available.

Wares must be handmade, homemade, farmgrown, farm-made, US-made, or produced in a licensed commercial or county certified kitchen or portable food truck. Vendors must have their resale licenses, WA State food handlers permits (when applicable), and insurance is recommended.

Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens is located at the corner of Ft. Nugent and Zylstra Roads.

To reserve your booth or for more information, email ohwm@hummingbirdfarmnursery.com; text/message (360) 941-7470.

[Submitted by Lori Spear, Hummingbird Farm Nursery and Gardens]

VFW Auxiliary Announces Annual Auction & Membership Drive The VFW Auxiliary to Post 7392 is seeking patriotic men and women to join them in making a difference in the lives of Whidbey veterans, active-duty military, and their families. The Auxiliary is hosting an auction on October 15 at 5:00pm at VFW Post 7392 on Goldie Road in Oak Harbor for all community

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Registration Still Open for Catholic Religious Education Classes

“The Auxiliary provides members an opportunity to honor and give back to all who have served, and who are currently serving, our great nation. Our chance to say ‘thank you’ to them for their sacrifice,” said Teresa Coe, Auxiliary President.

Registration for Catholic Religious Education Classes for Grades Pre-K through 11th grade at St. Mary Catholic Mission Church in Coupeville are still being taken. Weekly Sunday morning classes for pre-K through 6th grade will start October 9 at 9:30am with a general assembly in the Parish Hall at the church at 207 North Main street in Coupeville. Meanwhile, classes for grades 7th through 11th will begin October 12 at 6:15pm. The teens’ program meets about twice monthly on Wednesdays from 6:15pm through 7:30pm in the basement of the Parish Hall.

Tickets to the auction are only $10 each, $18 per couple, and available now at the VFW. Teresa Coe encourages those interested in learning more about the VFW Auxiliary to come and learn how they can help make an impact on the lives of veterans.

The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations and members are the relatives of those who have served in overseas combat. There are nearly 470,000 Auxiliary members representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and several foreignbased Auxiliaries who volunteer millions of hours and give millions of dollars to support veterans, military service personnel and their families. The VFW Auxiliary’s tagline is “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes™.”

During the 2015-2016 Program Year, Auxiliary members: Provided $4.4 million in monetary aid to veterans, active-duty military and their families Volunteered more than 875,000 hours in VA Medical Centers, hospitals, nursing homes and veterans homes Made more than 145,000 legislative contacts to help pass or block important bills Awarded $125,000 in scholarships Worked with more than 336,000 youth Distributed more than 292,000 American Flags To learn more about the auction, join Auxiliary, or volunteer with their service projects, please contact Teresa Coe, (206) 817-3533, auxiliary@vfwpost7392.org or visit http:// vfwpost7392.org/ or http://www.facebook. com/VfwPost7392 [Submitted by Teresa Coe]

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Both programs will follow the Coupeville School District’s schedule of days off, holidays and breaks.

To register your children, call (360) 678-6526 or stop by the office on location on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays during these hours: 9:00am to Noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Scholarships are available, but recipients need to call the religious education coordinator, Mary Rose Anderson at (206) 771-2764 as soon as possible. No child or family will be turned away due to financial restrictions.

In addition, Catholic families new to the island are enthusiastically welcome and asked to register the family with the church prior to enrolling their child for Religious Education.

Also, a few more volunteer Catechists, aids or on-call “substitute” catechists are still needed.

[Submitted by Mary Rose Anderson]

Local Business News SICBA Announces Home Tour Winners The 10th Annual Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) Home Tour was held September 16, 17 & 18 in Skagit & Island Counties. There was an outstanding turn out for the 3 day Home Tour, despite a little rain over the weekend. This year’s featured builders

were: John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling; BYK Construction; Reese Alexandria Homes (2 homes); SummerSun Estates; Habitat for Humanity; Christopher Homes; and Yonkman Construction.

The homes are divided in to two categories; Category A: 3,000 sq ft and above & Category B: 2,000 - 2,999 sq ft Three judges take the tour the day before it begins and judge the homes in 7 different areas. The home with the highest score wins the best overall in that category. The home with the highest score overall between both categories wins the BEST OVERALL HOME. Guests taking the tour have a chance to vote for their favorite and the winner is awarded the PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD. The following homes won the following awards in their respective categories: CATEGORY A: Best Kitchen: Reese Alexandria (Bay Meadows) Best Master Suite: John Piazza Jr. Best Interior Design: John Piazza Jr. Best Floor Plan: John Piazza Jr. Best Outdoor Living Space: John Piazza Jr. Best Curb Appeal: John Piazza Jr. Best Overall Category A: John Piazza Jr CATEGORY B: Best Kitchen: BYK Construction Best Master Suite: BYK Const.

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Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) Thursday, October 6, 2:30pm-4:30pm 1400 NE 16th Ave, Oak Harbor

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Thursday, September 29, 6:00pm Summerhill Retirement Center, Oak Harbor Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor presents Tailgate Bunco! Put on your favorite team shirt and join for a fun night of Bunco, hot dogs, tailgate snacks, raffle prizes, and a great time while raising funds to improve the lives of women and girls in Oak Harbor and around the world. Tickets are $10. Contact sioakharbor@soroptimist.net to reserve your spot.

Big Night Out Friday, September 30, 5:00pm-7:00pm Flyers Restaurant and Brewery, Oak Harbor Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County for a casual evening of mixing, mingling and connecting with agency ambassadors, leadership and current mentors in the program.

You will also learn how you can help by volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister in the program. Light appetizers will be provided.

A cash bar will also be available. Free admission and door prizes. Please RSVP to admin@ bbbsislandcounty.org or call (360)279-0644.

Merchants of Doubt Friday, September 30, 7:00pm UUCWI, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland This award winning film is the story of how industry manipulated public perception about the threats of tobacco and global warming.

It’s relevance is heightened by recent revelations that Exxon knew, in the 70’s, that global warming was occurring and acted to protect their profits by launching the denial campaign.

They are now under investigation in several States and by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Discussion to follow film. UUCWI is a member of the Greening Congregations Coalition of Whidbey Island. Donations welcome. http://uucwi.org/about-us/calendar/

Fall Plant Sale Saturday, October 1, 9:00am-3:00pm Sunday, October 2, 9:00am-3:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank October is a great time to plant! Come to Meerkerk Gardens and scoop up some late season bargains on rhodies, azaleas, and companion plants. There will also be some garden art available for sale from local vendors. Free admission to the Gardens on sale days. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

Mr. South Whidbey Pageant Saturday, October 1, 6:30pm Freeland Hall, 1515 E Shoreview Dr. A benefit for Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund. Show starts 7:00pm. Tickets $30, includes nibbles & gourmet chocolates. If you can’t attend you can vote online at www. fofmedicalsupportfund.org

SPELLathon Saturday, October 1, 6:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave. The Friends of the Clinton Library (FOCL) are bringing a new FUNdraiser to the Island. The SPELLathon is an adult team spelling bee.

Randy Hudson of the Heggenes Valley Boys will be the emcee. This competition will be challenging, entertaining and laugh out loud fun. Entry forms and rules can be found at http://www.sno-isle.org/locations/clinton/ friends. The event will include a raffle and silent auction.

Breakfast Buffet Sunday, October 2, 9:00am-11:30am Fleet Reserve, 311 SE 8th Ave, Oak Harbor Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Fundraiser. Break-

fast is $8, kids under 10 are $4, kids under 4 are free. Includes bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and select pastries or fruit.

Coupeville Farmers Market Saturdays through October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm Community Green, Alexander St, Coupeville Free Old fashioned country farmers market. Lots of locally grown produce, local artisans’ creations, locally baked goods. Wholesome fun for the whole family.

HarvestFest Relay Races Saturday, October 8, 12:00pm Coupeville Green The 8th Annual Harvest Fest Relay Races benefit Gifts from the Heart food bank, serving Central Whidbey Island. Form a team of five, get some sponsors, and come on out and have fun while supporting a great cause! Great way to celebrate the last day of the Coupeville Farmers Market. For pictures of past races, more info, and registration forms go to www.giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com. (360) 678-8312

Zumba and Hula by Ate Flo Saturday, October 8, 7:00pm-9:00pm Knights of Columbus, Oak Harbor Oak Harbor Sister City Association wants to invite you to join the 10-thousand steps of fun. Will include light refreshments and a raffle. Tickets are $15. For more information, call Flor Brewer at (360) 969-0863. Knights of Columbus is located at 3259 Old Goldie Rd.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Reclaim The American Dream - Discussion Group Thursday, September 29, 2:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library Did you attend the Hedrick Smith lecture on reclaiming the American Dream? Continue the discussion with your neighbors who want to do something about income inequality. This first discussion will focus on fostering inclusive capitalism. Please register in advance to receive pre-reading material. Facilitated by Marshall Goldberg, Trudy Sundberg Lecture chair, with support from Humanities Washington and the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation.

Knight Life Friday, September 30, 1:00pm Coupeville Elementary School MPR Discover facts and myths about medieval sports and fitness practices, and just what life is really like inside a suit of armor! Watch Knights of Veritas demonstrate the skill and physical prowess of authentic combat techniques from the middle ages using real swords!

Teen Movie: “The Jungle Book” Friday, September 30, 2:00pm-3:45pm Coupeville Library Join us for a showing of the 2016 live-action adaptation of “The Jungle Book.” Rated PG. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, October 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices! The October sale is featuring cookbooks, and crafting books just in time for Christmas. We received a huge donation of DVDs (westerns, tv series, classics, and other great titles), audiobooks (mostly fiction) and CDs from every genre (kids, classical, instrumental, jazz, opera, 40s and 50’s, pop, rock and roll, worldwide folk and ethnic). Truly, something for everyone. Come see what’s new! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Thrills & Chills with Ingrid Thoft Tuesday, October 4, 1:30pm Oak Harbor Library Meet two-time Shamus Award finalist, Ingrid Thoft. Book signing immediately following program.

WRAC meeting schedules, agendas and approved meeting notes are available on the Island County website at: https://www. islandcountywa.gov/Health/DNR/WRAC/ Pages/Home.aspx. For more information email s.croan@co.island.wa.us or call (360) 678-2347.

Shake, Rattle and Rebound Tuesday, October 4, 2:00pm-3:00pm Langley United Methodist Church

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Sandi Doughton, science journalist for “The Seattle Times” and nationally regarded author of “Full-Rip” will discuss the earthquake risks we face here in the Pacific Northwest, the potential impact of a major quake, and how to become better prepared.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW). Lotus Tea Bar of Oak Harbor will present “All About Tea”: how to prepare it, what it’s good for, what meets your taste.

Bring your best cup, wear your best hat. Social hour at 9:30am, program at 10:00am. Prospective members welcome. Contact Camille Brighten at brightena8@gmail.com or Faye Lovvorn at flovvorn@comcast.net for more information.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: Sound Healing-Acutonics Tuesday, October 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library Join Janie Keilwitz, MN, BSN, RN for an informative presentation on how the combined use of sound vibration and principals of Chinese medicine can help to alleviate physical, mental, and emotional issues within the body. Visit www.wihha.com for more information. Everyone is welcome.

Keep Calm and Color On Wednesday, October 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library Enjoy the many benefits of coloring. Relax and color inside or outside the lines! Colored pencils, markers and coloring pages will be provided, but participants may bring their own coloring supplies if they wish. For adults.

STARS Growing Healthy Children-New Media and Early Literacy Wednesday, October 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm Freeland Library Ready or not, young children are increasingly exposed to a variety of digital media through iPads, smartphones, tablets, eReaders and more. How can we help support young children in developing a healthy digital diet? In this session, we will explore research, best practices and recommendations on how to evaluate apps and other media to support early literacy. We will also share what resources your public library may be able to offer you and your families. Find more information at sno-isle.org/kids/stars. 2 free STARS credits per workshop. For adults only.

Galleries & Art Shows The Crow Show: An Homage to the Raven Saturday, October 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley The show depicts the many faces of crows in reality and fantasy. Are crows mystical, tricksters, or just part of everyday life? Discover what crows/ravens mean to Whidbey artists.

Tom Hanify, featured member, is displaying his vibrant photography on aluminum. The Crow Show continues through October 31.

Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show Friday, October 7, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, October 8, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, October 9, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Over twenty five artists will show and sell a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional art. WAA is a collaborative group of artists from Whidbey Island who maintain a floating gallery of art, hosting several shows annually.

Admission is free. For more information, email WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com

Meetings & Organizations Whidbey Island Weaver’s Guild Thursday, October 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville Program: Eileen Van Bronkhorst - Where Your

Saturday, October 8, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom See website for schedules/fees www. dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727.

Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/ Parties. 4 Free Lessons for Unaccompanied Men. Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Class Thursday, September 29, 5:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library Learn how to protecting your system to avoid costly repairs or replacement. Attend Septic 101 to learn how to live with your system.

Attend Septic 201 and if you have a conventional gravity or pressure system, pay $28 and you could get certified to inspect your own system. Inspections are required by law every 1-3 years depending on your type of system.

For a list of Island County Maintenance Service Providers, or to register for septic classes, call (360)678-7914 or visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, October 1, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org

Quality of Life SeminarRetirement Planning Seminar Tuesday, October 4, 2:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Free admission What do these questions have to do with retirement planning?

Who will change my light bulbs? How will I get an ice cream cone? Who will I have lunch with?

A lot more than you think. Find out how the answers to these questions can actually predict how rich and satisfying your retirement years will be. Hosted by Edward Jones, Chris RenfroFinancial Advisor. Please RSVP by calling Deirdre Fairfax at (360) 678-6580 or email Deirdre. fairfax@edwardjones.com

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly There’s always a lot of fun to be had in Coupeville, but it’s downright frightening in October.

The third annual Haunting of Coupeville gets underway Saturday and continues through Halloween with monstrously entertaining events for all ages.

“Each year it seems to grow more and there are more activities,” said Lynda Eccles, executive director of the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, which sponsors the event in conjunction with the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, Engle Farm and Sherman’s Pioneer Farm.

“Everyone is really wanting to participate and join in the festivities,” Eccles said. “It’s very exciting and it’s a really great time.”

The Haunting is marked by ongoing events like the Scarecrow Corridor and the Weary Bones Rest Stop Graveyard but there’s a bushel full of other activities throughout the month as well, such as trolley rides through pumpkin patches, corn mazes and new this year, a Murder Mystery Dinner at Front Street Grill.

Those attending the dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 will be treated to a three-course meal with wine or beer, and play along as professional actors stage a 1920’s-style whodunit.

Courtesy of the Haunting of Coupeville Corn and straw mazes, haunted barns, pumpkin patches, haunted forts and much more are in store for all ages during the Haunting of Coupeville, which begins Saturday and runs through Halloween.

“We’ve put on different three-course dinners before, but we thought this would be something fun to do in October to go with the Haunting of Coupeville,” said restaurant manager Alora Bolduc.

Back for a second year is Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort, which will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Oct. 28 and 29. Organizers say there will be food, games, ghost stories in Admiralty Head Lighthouse and of course, a haunted fort to explore.

Cost to attend is $50 per person and payment and reservations must be made in advance by calling Front Street Grill at 360-682-2551. Costumes from that era are highly encouraged.

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College and Career Fair helps students chart course for success

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Navigating the waters of post high school career and college options can be overwhelming.

Organizers of the annual college and career fair coming up Monday, Oct. 3 at Oak Harbor High School hope the event provides pertinent information to help students and their families cruise through the sea of choices successfully.

“We want to touch every level of what students might be interested in as far as post-secondary options,” said Carla Hurst, career counselor at OHHS. Representatives from nearly 70 public and private colleges, community colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs, the military and more will be on hand to talk with students about the programs and career options they offer. For some, the event may be a student’s first opportunity to find out what they need to do to start down their professional path.

While there could be many students for whom career-planning has not been a priority, Hurst said it’s her job to get them motivated to start thinking ahead and begin searching out potential careers and what it takes to get there. Attending the fair satisfies a graduation requirement and cracks open the door to future possibilities.

“That question of how to engage them and get them interested is a challenging one,” she said. “There are those that are just little lost souls and they’re having trouble figuring it out and so hopefully what we provide them with here through the career center and through their guidance counselors, we’re helping them figure some of that stuff out.”

OHHS senior Wendolyn Martinez said attending the career fair last year was extremely helpful.

“I’m not really informed about colleges,” she said, “Neither of my parents went to university, so I went and I was able to get in touch with colleges and was able to see how everything’s done, so it was really helpful.”

“Our goal is to be training students no matter what level they want to go, whether they’re looking at an entry level job where it’s a high school diploma or they’re looking at four-year college positions,” Hurst said. “So we really try to have both the career and college represented there.”

“That’s a really good point,” agreed Hurst. “Sometimes students will say they want to go a school because my friend’s there or that kind of thing, but by attending this, they can find out a school doesn’t necessarily have the program that they want.”

“You don’t want to be wasting free application waivers on colleges you know you’re not going to get into,” advised Martinez.

The high cost of post-secondary education can also affect students’ decisions.

More than anything, the event is aimed at getting students to take a realistic look at what they want for their futures and how they can make it happen.

“I talk to them about choosing a school that they would be happy to attend, but that is a financial fit for their situation,” she continued.

“You have to be realistic. The important thing is they come out with an education at the end that is going to get them the job they are interested in having.”

Planning for the future is complicated, said Hurst, and she hopes the college and career fair will help connect students with opportunities of which they may not even be aware.

“I do think there are a lot of choices, which is good thing, but it makes it much for difficult for students to pinpoint which educational path or career path is best,” continued Hurst.

“Especially to the kids who don’t know what they want to do, go check out colleges to see which programs they have, to narrow down your search, because you don’t want to end up going to a college that doesn’t have the program that you want to go into or the program that would be a backup,” she said.

“I talk to students a lot about negotiable costs versus non-negotiable costs,” said Hurst. “Tuition is tuition, but when it comes to room and board, that can depend on where they live. I’m a firm believer that they can make it work if they really want to.”

Several different breakout sessions will be offered throughout the evening to provide students and their parents opportunities to learn about different career options and overviews, the college application process and more. Information will be provided on financial aid and there will be organizations such as the Washington College Access Network available to offer its support to students as well.

“I think employers are wanting to see some sort of education and training,” she said. “I do think it’s difficult for students to figure out.

Should I start at a two-year with plans of going on to a four-year, is a two-year going to be the kind of degree I need, or is an apprenticeship more appropriate for me?

Martinez, who just received her first acceptance letter from Central Washington University last week, wants to be a surgeon. She said events like the career fair can help narrow the path considerably when trying to figure out which secondary school to choose.

Whether students have started planning or not, the event could provide them some valuable information, Martinez said.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor High School senior Wendolyn Martinez shares her letter of acceptance to Central Washington University with career counselor Carla Hurst. OHHS will hold its annual college and career fair from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3. Students from high schools on Whidbey Island and Anacortes are invited to attend the event.

“It’s really important to go,” she said. “I went to the financial aid breakout session last year, and that’s where I learned that FAFSA was Oct. 1 this year.”

Financial aid and those FAFSA changes will be covered in three different breakout sessions, said Hurst. Students and parents from all three high schools on Whidbey Island and Anacortes High School are invited to attend.

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HAUNTING continued from page 7 year’s theme is the Curiosity Cabinet of Darkness. According to Madisun Stern of Whidbey Island Custom Events and Production, which is helping to stage the event, there will be no fake cobwebs necessary to set the mood in this historic barn.

“This historic barn on Sherman Farm is one of the oldest on Whidbey. It is guessed to be from about 1870,” she said. “We don’t need to do very much to the aesthetic of the barn to make it feel creepy and haunted. The cobwebs and barn creaks are all real. You may see a black cat or two roaming the grounds – those are real too.”

According to Stern, they wanted this to be a sensory experience unlike any other part of the Haunting of Coupeville.

“The displays are going to be full of strange and wonderful oddities, many of which were found on the farm,” she said. “The barn isn’t very big, so each thing that we do to design it will be intricately woven into a spooky, whimsical experience.

“I love using artistic outlets that are larger than life, so designing a haunted barn is a dream come true,” Stern continued. “We will be elaborating on what we did last year and have many new surprises in store.”

The barn will be sure to rate plenty high on the spookiness meter, too.

“The barn will be in full blackout mode during the haunting hours and participants are encouraged to take their time exploring with flashlights,” said Stern. “Look out for the ghosts that will want to spook you!”

Family-friendly hours for the haunted barn will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 30 and from 2 to 5 p.m. on Halloween. Cost for the family-friendly version is $5 per person.

Hours for the scarier version of the haunted barn will be from 7 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 22, 23, 28, 29 and 31. Cost is $10 per person. Flashlights are encouraged. A Halloween Hoedown is also being planned at the Sherman Farm on Oct. 29.

Engle Family Farms will once again be offer-

File photo by Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Watch out for things that go bump in the night and all manner of spookiness during the third annual Haunting of Coupeville. A variety of events and activities begin Saturday and continue through Halloween.

ing two versions of its Corn Maze. Families are welcome at the regular corn maze, open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday beginning Oct. 14. Cost is $5 per person, with children under age 8 free.

The Haunted Corn Maze will be open from 6 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night starting Oct. 14. No one under age 8 will be admitted, and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $10 per person. Bring a flashlight and expected to be spooked.

There are several other family friendly events

scheduled throughout the Haunting, such as the Harvest Fest at the Coupeville Farmers Market on Oct. 8; the Boys and Girls Club’s first Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance on Oct. 21 at the Freeland Hall; Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race from 2 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 23; pumpkin painting at the Pacific Northwest Art School, the annual Torchlight Parade and the Hearts and Hammers Halloween dance benefit all happening on Oct. 29 and much more.

It’s that family-friendly atmosphere that Eccles believes contributes to the success of the event.

“People come to experience family fun and this

event provides opportunities for great family time on the island,” she said. “You can pick your own pumpkins, go to the farmers market, take in a corn maze. You can have a fun day or weekend or anytime.

“I think the title itself helps bring people,” Eccles continued. “Coupeville is a unique town that adapts well to this type of thing. There’s lots of things to see and do throughout the month.

Don’t take it seriously, just have fun.”

A complete list of activities, times, dates and locations can be found online at http://minref. wixsite.com/coupeville-halloween.

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Oak Harbor couple plans “rock” video

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly An Oak Harbor couple plans to spread joy one Whidbey Island Rock at a time during an upcoming trip and will put it all together in one rockin’ video.

Rafael and Toni Guzman, with help from their 10-year-old daughter Aurora, run a local company called RTA Productions, a veteranowned video production company.

The Guzmans, who are an active duty Navy family, came to Oak Harbor about a year ago. Like many others, they have been swept up in the fun and creativity of the Whidbey Island Rocks Facebook page.

“We saw the joy and happiness it brings to people and we wanted to do something to add to that and showcase all the talent that goes into these rocks,” said Toni. “We have a trip coming up to California, and we had a great idea of putting rocks in specific places and photographing them, then putting it all together in one big video.”

Because there are more than 14,000 members of the Whidbey Rocks page, people don’t always get to see the photos of their

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Rocks Placing decorated rocks in interesting settings along the West Coast will be the premise of a video being produced by Rafael and Toni Guzman of Oak Harbor.

rocks when they are found and posted online, Toni said. By gathering rocks from local residents and photographing them as they are placed in specific destinations or interesting locales, people will be able to watch the resulting video to see where their rocks wound up.

The Guzmans will be collecting rocks in front of the mermaid statue on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor this Saturday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. They’ve requested, via their Facebook page, to have people paint the rocks with particular destinations in mind.

“It can be anything, from the Redwoods to San Francisco,” said Toni.

“Somebody painted a “Frozen” rock for us that we’ll probably leave at Disneyland.”

The couple plan to place each rock they receive in a special place.

They will take photographs and videos at each location and work it all into a video montage.

Anyone interested in having their rocks travel to different locations in California can bring them to the mermaid statue on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Rafael and Toni Guzman are collecting Whidbey Island Rocks to distribute and photograph during an upcoming trip to California. They will take photographs and videos of the rocks once they have been placed and will put it all together in one “rock” video.

“There’s so much negativity in the world and I’ve just seen a lot of joy with Whidbey Rocks.”

“It’s so simple,” agreed Rafael.

“We’re from California,” said Toni. “I never felt that true, small community feeling until we came here, and I really want to bring that down there.”

“We know the video will be done in chronological order,” said Toni.

“We want to try to keep it simple; we don’t want to take away from the rocks but we want to make sure the pictures are good.”

Toni and Rafael said they plan to place most of the rocks without any fanfare, but said they may share the story of Whidbey Rocks with people here and there to drum up interest among those unfamiliar with the movement, creating more rock fans along their route.

“We want somebody who has spent a long time working on their rocks to hopefully enjoy it and be excited to find out where we put them,” said Rafael.

Rafael said he anticipates the video will be finished and posted by early to mid-November. Whidbey Weekly will feature an exclusive link to the video.

Toni said she appreciates the sense of community she feels on Whidbey Island and hopes that by leaving pieces of Whidbey along their travel route, they can touch even more people.

“This is a great opportunity to be creative in a different way,” Toni said of their project. “It’s a different way to be artistic.”

“For me, this is about bringing community together,” she said.

For more information, you can find RTA Productions on Facebook or go to www.RTAproductions.com.

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Morris D. Mattson Morris Duane Mattson, born Monday, October 1, 1934 in New York Mills, MN, passed away in Sedro Woolley, WA Tuesday evening, September 20, 2016. He was one of twelve children born to Matt (Mayme) Mattson.

Life Tributes G. DURWARD ROBERSON G. Durward Roberson, age 85, was a computer programmer and computer specialist in Oak Harbor, WA at the time of his death, August 11, 2016. He was an active member of the Lion’s Club since 1960, holding multiple positions of responsibility including the director of The International Association of Lions Clubs. Dur Roberson (short for George Durward) Roberson was born March 9, 1931 in Indianapolis, IN, a few blocks from Victory Baseball field and a few miles from the Indianapolis Speedway.

He was the son of George Luster Roberson and Mary Juanita (Piper) Roberson from Mount Vernon, IL. His parents moved to Indianapolis during the depression in search of good jobs. Dur was born at home in Indianapolis and later attended Public School 44, graduating in 1948 from Shortridge High School where he played football and worked for the school's daily newspaper. He played the piano in a professional band. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, obtaining his Eagle Scout. He delivered newspapers for the Indianapolis News and Star and helped transport reports from the Speedway races to the newspaper by motorcycle on race days. Dur attended Illinois Institute of Technology, graduating with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1952. He married Dorthea Stuhrenberg, a registered nurse, of Chicago, IL in 1953.

Dur was commissioned in the Navy as a Lieutenant JG after 4 years of ROTC at IIT. His 23-year career in the Navy included flight training school in Pensacola, FL. He flew multi-engine Lockheed P2V Neptune Submarine Destroyers off Aircraft Carriers. Later, Dur flew the Douglas A3D Skywarrior, the largest jet planes ever to take off and land from the carrier USS Constellation during the Viet Nam war. He obtained his master’s degree from Harvard University in Business. As his career progressed to Lieutenant Commander he was stationed in the Pentagon and later in the U.S. Naval Air Station Ault Field on Whidbey Island. He retired in 1982 but continued to work as a civilian in the same job.

Dur is survived by his son, Mark Steven Roberson of Oak Harbor; his Aunt Elna Sadie (Piper) Pein, age 103; a cousin, Donald Pein, from Oak Harbor; younger brothers, Merle Louis Roberson, Lieutenant Colonel (retired), of Virginia and Robert Oard Rober-

son, First Lieutenant, Army, from Long Island, NY; and various nieces and nephews from Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.

G. Durward Roberson was elected to serve a twoyear term as a director of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the associations 87th International Convention, held in Detroit, MI USA/ Windsor, Ontario, Canada, July 5-9, 2004.

Dur was a member of the Oak Harbor Lions Club since 1960. Past Director, Roberson has held many offices within the association, including cabinet secretary, zone chair, district governor, multiple district budget and finance chair, multiple district Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) chair and council chair. Additionally, he served on numerous committees, was a presenter for leadership training at multiple levels and has 43 years of perfect attendance.

In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards, including a Guiding Lion Award, and Extension Award, fifteen Governor’s Appreciation Awards, the 100% District Governor’s Award, an MD-19 Distinguished Service Award, the International President’s Award, an International Leadership award, and the Ambassador of Good Will award, the highest honor the association grants its members. He was also named Camp Horizon Lion of the year and is a Lion’s Foundation of Canada Life Member, MD-19 Hearing Foundation Fellow, MD-19 Camp Horizon Fellow, Judge Brian Stevenson Fellow and Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lions activities, Past Director Roberson was active in numerous professional and community organizations, including service as the Island County Cemetery District 1 Commissioner, the Habitat for Humanity of Island County Treasurer and served on the Island County Veteran’s Memorial Committee. He was also a Veterans of Foreign Wars, Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392, Life Member. In the past, he served as a volunteer firefighter, President of the Andrew Jackson Toastmasters, member of the Navy’s Advisory Committee for Retired Affairs, news director of KJTT Radio, Chairperson of the Island County Red Cross Board and as a member of the Island County Parks and Recreation Committee and the Citizens Advisory Committee.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 1, 2016, 2pm at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge with Gary Wallin serving as Life Celebrant. Private family interment was held at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

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In 1955, he joined the Navy, having his first duty station at NAS Whidbey Island. Morris had subsequent duty in Kansas, California, Midway Island, and aboard the USS Enterprise. Before retiring as an Air Traffic Controllman Chief Petty Officer, he was able to choose Whidbey Island as his last duty station.

Morris married the love of his life, Dorismae Jampsa, July 28, 1957. They had three children, Mark, Mona, and Diane.

After he retired from the Navy, Morris and family settled into life on Whidbey Island. He worked at the lumberyard in Coupeville until 1976 when the Mattson’s relocated to Oregon where he worked for his sister, Darlene, and brother-in-law, Ken, in their construction business. Eventually, all the Mattson’s and the Jampsa’s, would move back to Whidbey Island where they continued the Cozy Home Construction business, building homes and assem-

bling the Penn Cove Restaurant.

When Morris and Doris were both finally retired, they enjoyed their RVing life in Arizona during the winter months and spent summers on Whidbey. When Morris could no longer travel with the motorhome, they settled down to full-time Oak Harbor life.

Morris is survived by his children; grandchildren, Larissa (Tom) Bauer and Travis Hooker; his sisters, Darlene Jampsa and Judy Koste; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Morris lost Doris, his beloved of 59 years, just two months ago, July 16, 2016. He is also preceded in death by his parents, nine other siblings, and brotherin-law, Ken Jampsa.

Per Morris’s wishes, there will be no formal funeral services. He will be laid to rest next to Doris at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville, WA. His family plans to toast him and his wonderful life with a round at Toby’s Tavern in the future when they can all be together.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, WA. Please visit Morris’s page in the Book of Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

William Michael Shaw William Michael Shaw of Oak Harbor, WA passed away September 25, 2016. There are no services scheduled at this time.

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TUESDAY, August 23 10:09am, West Beach Rd. Reporting party advising he has shared well. Neighbor turned off water and refuses to turn water back on.

11:46am, East Harbor Rd. Caller requesting call. Has observed subjects not obeying stop signs at 4-way intersections. Wants law enforcement to start “enforcing laws as written.”

4:22pm, Beachwood Dr. Caller requesting contact at location referencing neighbor cutting hole in her fence and yelling at caller about her chickens.

subject put it there because he seemed to know where she was yesterday and had been texting about his whereabouts.

FRIDAY, August 26 6:01am, Roxlin Dr. Caller states neighbor is shooting at him.

SATURDAY, August 27 12:27pm, Riepma Ave. Caller states she “stashed” her bike in bushes at location 4 days ago. Now it’s gone; blue/green Schwinn women’s bike.

WEDNESDAY, August 24 3:10pm, SR 532 & Good Rd. Reporting road rage. Silver Corvette throwing coins at vehicles.

1:13pm, Zylstra rd.

Reporting multiple thefts at location; informing he will be “setting up a blind tonight” to catch prepetrators. “Going to take matters into my own hands.”

Advising owner is sick of this problem happening.

7:34pm, Strawberry Hill Ln. Reporting female partially laying on side of the road. Caller stopped to ask if she was okay. She said she was lost. Caller offered to give a ride and took her to Sleeper Rd. Had a backpack and football.

SUNDAY, August 28 7:56am, Bayview Rd. Advising “internet is being flooded,” wants to report. Internet provider told him to contact law enforcement. Requesting phone call.

10:13pm, Grennan Pl. Reporting party advising he is in fear for his life and property. Got a text saying “You f*** c*** shit, everyone hates you and I’m going to make sure you wish you never met me.”

1:23pm, SR 20 Caller advising he is near Ebey's Landing, uncertain of location. Dehydrated and can’t keep walking all the way to Mukilteo ferry. Denying aid.

THURSDAY, August 25 6:00am, Fort Nugent Rd. Can hear a male who “sounds crazy,” going on and off since 4am. Can not see or make out words, just screaming at the top of his lungs. Only hear one person.

3:32pm, SR 20 Reporting older white male dancing around, drinking beer near West Beach in Deception Pass State Park.

9:36pm, Monroe Landing Rd. Advising she found what looks like a tracking device in her vehicle; thinks

1:23pm, Dugualla Bay Farms Female jumping in front of traffic at fruit stand; unknown what she is doing.

5:31pm, Autumn Ln. Caller advising he was in his room, heard front door open. Walked out and found a woman in entry. She said “I’m looking for someone who lives on Autumn Lane”– was actually inside the house.

5:38pm, E. Camano Hill Rd. Caller advising black Jeep hit blue Ford Ranger. Ranger is now chasing Jeep.

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FUSS-FREE FARE With school back in full swing, Fall upon us, and everything seemingly busier than ever, wouldn’t it be wonderful to come home after a day jampacked with work, school runs, and activities to a meal which is already prepped? All you’d really have to do is pop it in the oven and serve when it’s ready. What a fantastic thing it would be for many of my friends as well as myself.

What would be even better, is having a chef whip up delicious dishes for us whenever we wanted, but somehow this just takes some of the fun out of the meal.

So while we could very well make our own muesli (as I spoke about last week) for a quick and healthy breakfast, we could likewise make other morning meals that are both healthy and tasty. For example, breakfast sandwiches, and remember these can be made healthily, all we need to do is substitute a bit. When I make breakfast sandwiches, I make enough to feed a small army and by that I mean 3 kids. I bake my store-bought biscuit dough, cook my sausage patties, fry my eggs, prep my cheese slices and begin assembling the sandwiches. Now, you could opt for Canadian bacon, or even turkey bacon in lieu of sausage and perhaps you leave off the cheese or opt for part skim low moisture-mozzarella. This can be stacked with uncooked baby spinach, and egg whites all perched atop one another, nestled in an English muffin or biscuit and then stored in an airtight

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container, freezer bags, or even vacuum sealed for a grab and go, fuss-free early morning meal.

Though as far as I know, no one claimed patent rights to the rules on what is considered breakfast food, so this could even be lunch or dinner.

I have a few ideas you might like to try, and hopefully you find it helps your busy day become just a smidgen easier. It might involve a little bit of work before you are able to sit back and reap the ‘fuss-free’ nutritional benefits but it’s worth it many a busy day and it’s a better option than heading for a fast-food drive thru. I usually take a Sunday where we have nothing planned and prep breakfasts, lunches and dinners in bulk; enough for about 2 weeks. You could prep for a month of meals, if you like, but the foods I recommend you do not freeze – and this is just a personal opinion – are potatoes and cooked vegetables that have a high water content. They tend to get a little sloppy when they’re baked or reheated. I go through my recipe book and decide what we will be eating for the next two weeks for dinner most importantly. This is when we come together as a family and talk about our day. If you work nights, by all means switch the meal around in terms of its importance and which you want to focus on most. Decide on the meal plan, check the cupboards, refrigerator and pantry and based on what there is, decide what’s still needed. Make a list, go grocery shopping, come home and on an allocated Sunday commence

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meal prep. Sounds like a daunting endeavor doesn’t it? It really doesn’t have to be. Once you have your dishes and ingredients organized, all that’s left to do is chop, slice, peel and perhaps sauté. This can become a family affair, the kids can get involved with adult supervision, fun can be had, games played and memories made.

I tend to make casseroles, and not for every night of the week, because we do have left overs regularly. Lasagna is a great freezer meal, as is chicken and broccoli casserole. Soups and stews definitely are a go-to for us, particularly as the temperature outside drops. They’re great to take along to work in a thermos for lunch and make wonderful left overs. I make chicken noodle soup, acorn squash and apple soup (sounds a little odd but the two flavors work, trust me), white bean chicken chili, regular chili, sausage and black bean stew and vegetable barley soup. If you don’t think the kids will enjoy that, you could always stick to good, old-fashioned spaghetti with meat sauce and I’ll let you in on a little secret. Two of my children aren’t terribly fond of vegetables, so I have to come up with ways to coax out a liking for them - even if it means discreetly. In addition to all the ingredients which normally comprise my tomato sauce, I add blended sweet potato and carrots. The flavor is so subtle my children can’t discern it amongst everything else. I have been known to add cauliflower into alfredo sauce as well, and butternut squash into cheese sauce for my macaroni and cheese. It works for me, and maybe it will for you too. I would like to suggest you try baked spaghetti squashas an alternative to pasta for spaghetti and meat sauce.

Okay, with the main focus for us being dinner, when all of it is prepped for the two weeks ahead, I turn my attention to breakfast next, as I really believe you need to get a good start to have a decent day. Muesli and granola are wonderful prep ahead brekkies, and so is quiche. I know I have talked about it a few times before, but it really does do well and, once it’s cut into portions, you can just heat it up and go.

Crustless quiche is a fantastic option for those who want to eat cleaner, or who don’t like the crust, and the dish doubles as lunch time fare.

I also like to prepare wraps for five days ahead

for work. I just portion the fillings, with a helping of fruit all into containers, pack my whole wheat wrap the morning I need it and head out to work. My favorite wrap combinations thus far are turkey, Bibb lettuce, onion tomato and cucumber and a chicken, romaine lettuce, green and red pepper, and zucchini wrap. I take a small container of chopped fruit salad. I make plenty of these because they always get eaten and everyone is getting necessary vitamins and minerals from them.

I know this time of the year seems hectic to begin with and I hope you all are able to get back into the swing of things soon. If some of the ideas I mentioned help make life a little easier for you, I’m happy. I will leave you with a recipe for a new wrap I am about to try as well.

If you try it, let me know how you like it. Please send all your comments, questions, information and recipes in because, as always, I’d love to hear from you, so Lets Dish!

Chicken Fajita Wraps 1 and ¼ pounds chicken breast, cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 chopped red pepper 1 chopped green pepper ½ a red onion 8 inch flour tortillas Salsa Toss chicken strips in a large bowl with chili powder and salt. Sautée in oil until well done and no longer pink. Stir in vegetables and cook for another five minutes until they just begin to get tender. Remove from heat and this mixture can be refrigerated for use the next day. Spoon into the center of a tortilla, add a little salsa, fold bottom and top up first, then tuck the sides in, one underneath the other. Grab, go and enjoy! www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/chickenfajita-wraps/58a0002e-6fd4-4492-8f808b647680f59b To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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They confine you no more! You are free at last. As a result, desires kept too long pent-up find their welcome release and expression this week. Ambitions frustrated by circumstance are suddenly within your grasp. Your momentum steadily builds early week, particularly on the 1st. A climax on the 3rd advances you materially, and emotionally as well.

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14. Humidor item

1. Adagio and allegro

47. Adam’s apple spot

17. Partners

6. To lay in the sun

49. “Malcolm X” director

21. French for shading

10. Bully

50. “Hold on a ___!”

22. Fired into the sky

13. Concentrated, in a way

51. Series of sharp taps

23. Large trunk or suitcase

53. Whimper

25. Point

14. “The Faerie Queene” division

55. Frozen water

27. Hit hard

56. Transforms energy

28. Frau’s partner

62. “___ Ng” (They Might Be Giants song)

29. Elephant’s weight, maybe

63. Like “The X-Files”

31. A balloon, in a sense

64. Cliffside dwelling

33. Beethoven work in E flat

15. Bauxite, e.g.

16. Sends electromagnetic waves for radio 18. Propel, in a way 19. Alone 20. Multiple individuals

65. Basic monetary unit of Romania

22. 007, for one

66. Cattail, e.g.

36. Gobs

24. Bit

67. Cover, in a way

38. Coxcomb

26. “___ here”

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41. Not a maple or elm

27. One of the five W’s

1. “For shame!”

28. Regarding this point

2. “To ___ is human ...”

30. Car accessory

3. “Dilbert” cartoonist Scott Adams has one: Abbr.

32. Neigh-ers 34. Condensation of water droplets

4. Wuss

35. Deuce topper

42. Watery discharge from mucous membranes of eyes 45. Crow’s home 48. Escapade 50. Break off 51. 100 dinars

37. Aquatic mammal

5. Acad.

38. Flipper

6. Dracula, at times

39. Designating the style of an earlier time

7. Queen, maybe

54. Amount of work 57. Anger

40. Room at a spa (2 wds.)

8. Son by second marriage

58. ___-Atlantic

42. To withstand

9. “M*A*S*H” setting

59. Victorian, for one

43. Congratulations, of a sort

10. Helpful; teamwork

60. Cheat, slangily

11. Face-to-face exam

61. “Comprende?”

44. Voters’ problem

12. “As you ___”

52. Clearasil target

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Flexibility is essential to your week, Taurus. You are inclined to be more highly changeable than usual, leaving it to others, your spouse or life mate in particular, to be the flexible party. Compromise is likely not in your play book. The desire to go your own way temporarily may arise if others can’t hang in with your quickly changing mood. The high point of the week comes on the 3rd and brings you practical benefits and heart connections.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Children are a likely source of consternation early week. But by mid-week, you’ll forgive them for being hard to figure out. Tolerate their eccentric behavior and changes of direction, for they lead to the pleasing acquisitions probable on the 3rd. Events on that day look to produce tangible and practical benefits and warm your heart as well. Be patient in the days prior, for good things are prone to happen without warning.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Yours is an eventful week, Cancer, in a good way. It’s a week in which burdens are suddenly lifted, opening the way to new potentials and new opportunities. All happens so unexpectedly, that the possibilities catch you momentarily off guard. And therein lies a likely danger. In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to forget the role of a partner in your good fortune. A simple thank you works wonders, especially on the 3rd.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Yours is the sign of leadership and courage, Leo, which often takes the form of you happily acting as someone’s defender.

But this week, happiness is someone arguing on YOUR behalf, for a change. In this welcome turnabout, fair play and cooperation are the rule, good feelings and renewed enthusiasm for life the result. Look for the 1st and the 3rd to be especially fortunate days in this regard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This week has its insecure moments, Virgo, including doubts about the wisdom of your actions. It also features people who believe in you and stand by you, never doubting that you can deliver the goods. And deliver you do, with a little help from a friend, or a

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) At your typical best, you are the natural advocate of the underdog, Libra. It’s only fair, then, that others step up for you at an opportune moment.

Such a moment is likely this week. Your spouse or someone with whom you work closely is your supporter, materially and emotionally, when you most need it. Trust them to point out the things you cannot see.

They add practical value to your week, especially on the 3rd.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Finding the means to fulfill your obligations is quite likely posing problems again this week, though less so than in weeks past. You now have ways to get around the blockage, and this week gives you the chance to try them out. By mustering up all the charm and persuasion you possess, your maneuverings on the 3rd are likely to generate the assets you need. Open-hearted sincerity will carry you far.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) It appears that outstanding debts, financial or otherwise, are headed for a gracious and easy settlement in the course of your week. You have strong players smoothing the way, including family or someone close enough to be considered family. Though you may not view her as family, dame fortune is likewise smiling your way. The 3rd is potent in this regard, and to lesser degree, the 1st and 2nd as well.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Yours is the voice of authority this week, though it appears you’re more inclined to action than to talk. Even your most gentle persuasion may be a bit much on the chin in some dealings, so restraint is advised. Your decisions carry the rule of law and may not be reversible, so dispense them with caution. Negotiations build momentum early week, particularly on the 2nd, and bear fruit on the 3rd.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) If it’s true that the pursuit is half the fun of chasing dreams, then this is a fun week. For too long, unwanted interference has robbed the joy from your pursuits. Now you’re better able to work alone and in your own way, a joy in itself. But there’s more. Events largely unplanned improve your material worth in ways that gladden your heart on the 3rd. Your own considerable efforts are involved.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Are you mastering the ongoing lessons life has dealt you about working closely with people?

The lessons continue this week, with rewards. If you look far enough back in time, you may see that you have involvement and responsibility for everything that happens this week, unexpected rewards included. Watch mid-week, especially the 3rd, in this regard.

Integrity and responsibility pay dividends on those days. Situations with nothing more to teach may end. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast, with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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AUTO/PARTS FOR SALE 1964 Ford Pickup, 390 V8 4BBO/Mustang, 4-speed.

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Call (360)221-7429 and leave message. (0) Driver’s side window for Honda CRV, $20 OBO, cash only, pictures available. (360) 632-6202

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BASKETBALL COORDINATOR/ RECREATION ASSISTANT: South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person to assist with our recreation programs. Focus is on our basketball programs but will include other programs including dodgeball, races, special events, and more. Ideal BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY candidate loves the game of basketball and has experience The Hair Garden Hair Salon in other sports as well. Rec ashas been reviseD with a new sistant will help plan, promote area set up for coloring and extra storage space for renters. and supervise our basketball programs. The position works We have 4 hair spaces availwith youth, adults, volunable for rent with full set up. teers, coaches, and referees.

We have great parking spaces Education and/or experience for easy access, especially if in recreation or related field customers are handicapped. and progressive experience Rent per spot is $350 per with youth is ideal. Basketball month. If interested please programs run October–March, call Jack at (360)679-3816.

You are also welcome to come with minimal work beginning in October and the peak take a look at the Hair Garden season being January-March. setup located at 1131 SE Ely Coordinator will occasionally St., Oak Harbor (0) assist with other recreation GARAGE/ESTATE SALES programs. This is an interMulti-family Yard Sale: Friday, mittent, part-time, seasonal September 30 & Saturday, position. Compensation: October 1, 8am-4pm, 340 $9.47-$15.00 per hour, DOE. SE Ely Street, Oak Harbor. A Mail application to: SWPRD, variety of items from kitchen 5475 Maxwelton Road, to garage to yard work! Come Langley, WA 98260 or email check it out. NO EARLY SALES to swparks@whidbey.com. For PLEASE. more info, call (360)221-6788.

Garage Sale: Saturday, Application deadline: October October 1 & Sunday, October 3, or until filled. Application 2, 10am-4pm, 401 NE 9th St, Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.32) Coupeville. Household items, 2 5 7 1 9 6 3 8 4 collectables, crafts, and much 9 4 8 3 5 2 7 1 6 more. NO PRE-SALE! 1 6 3 7 4 8 5 2 9 Garage Sale: Saturday, 4 2 6 8 3 1 9 5 7 October 1, 10am-5pm, 6795 3 8 9 6 7 5 2 4 1 Humphrey Rd. Clinton. Build5 7 1 9 2 4 8 6 3 ing materials/trim pieces, 7 1 2 5 6 3 4 9 8 Tools, 4 Park benches, Wicker 6 3 5 4 8 9 1 7 2 furniture set, 2 6-Ft. Colonial 8 9 4 2 1 7 6 3 5 4-lamp street lights, Climbing

& job description at www. swparks.org/employment. html (3) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Regency on Whidbey is seeking a FT Administrative Assistant. You must be proficient in MS Suite, and have excellent customer service skills to greet & assist residents and visitors with a smile, while providing clerical support to the management team. Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, adaptable to change and possess strong written/verbal communication skills while having a positive team player attitude. We offer benefit packages, please bring your resume and cover letter to apply in person at 1040 SW Kimball Drive, Oak Harbor, WA (3) RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION: Part-time, flexible, 2-3 days per week. Must have exceptional customer service and organizational skills and be self-motivated. Minimum 18-years old. Knowledge of art supplies and design a plus.

Apply in person at Gene’s Art & Frame, 250 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. No phone calls please (3) PART-TIME BOOKKEEPER: Part-Time position with emphasis on nonprofit and government accounting. Requires 2 or more years of college with emphasis in accounting and three years' experience.

Applicant should be a team player with a positive can-do attitude, able to go to various No Cheating!

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Must be able to multi-task and work in a busy office environment. Tax experience is helpful. Technical skills should include Quick Books, Excel, Word and Office Tools.

Applicant should be able to process payroll and make tax deposits accurately. Applicant should be able to write to clients and to fellow employees.

Send resume and three business references to jaoffice@ kjonesinc.com. Compensation: DOE - Salary range $15 - $22 per hour (3) JANITORIAL: Earn part-time income of $1200+ per month!

Hiring IMMEDIATELY for parttime evening janitor, MondaySaturday, average 25+ hours per week. Start time flexible (after 6:30pm/earlier on Saturday). Compensation: $11.00 per hour part-time. Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone number. Resumes welcome. E-mail: susan.valenzuela@ybswa. net (1) MEAL SITE MANAGER: Senior Services of Island County is seeking a permanent, part time, Meal Site Manager for Meals on Wheels at Cambey in Coupeville. 15 Hours/ wk, Supervisory experience preferred, Team Player a must & excellent customer service,

able to lift 30-lbs. Apply in person at Bayview Center, 14594 SR 525, Langley, WA or email resume & references to debbiem@islandseniorservices.org. EEOC (1) KITCHEN HELPER AND SERVER: Apply in person.

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LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360) 675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

HOME FURNISHINGS Glass top table with 6 parson chairs, $100; Oak coffee table, $75; Nickel pool table lamp, $75. Call (360)977-7349 (1)

LAWN AND GARDEN Straw Hay for Sale: Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624 Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey. (360) 321-1624

Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

MISCELLANEOUS Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

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ANIMALS/SUPPLIES If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

WANTED Utility trailer, approximately 8’ x 5’, suitable for hauling riding lawn mower. Call Bill, (360)321-6031 (0)

FREE Free Firewood: 12” Round Alder, U-pick up, (360)7303167 (0)

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