Whidbey Weekly, October 6, 2016

October 6 through October 12, 2016

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Fish, Fur & Fowl

by Ed Oldham

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Get ready for the field this season for less.

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MORE COHO OPPORTUNITIES It seems the state has listened to anglers who were a little disheartened with the lack of Coho fishing opportunities due to poor return projections, which seemed to be way off. The Skagit and Cascade Rivers opened September 28 for the retention of Coho and will remain open until the end of November. The Snohomish River also opened September 29 for a very limited season, which closed Sunday and is set to reopen October 6-9.

The later of these two openings is the most restrictive but the Skagit and Cascade Rivers have 4 fish limits. According to their recent announcement on their website:

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“SKAGIT RIVER: From the mouth to the Cascade River Road (Marblemount) Bridge.

Coho daily limit 4, of which no more than 2 may be wild. Bait prohibited. Anti-snagging rule, and night closure in effect.

CASCADE RIVER: From the mouth to Rockport Cascade Road Bridge. Coho daily limit 4. Anti-snagging rule, and night closure in effect.”

Be sure to check the web site often, especially before you head out, because the rules can change quickly and there might be other openings which happen as well.

This shows, as I said in my last article, the biologists were wrong this year with their projected runs. Hopefully, in a couple years we should see a real strong run of Coho.

If you’re looking forward to the scheduled upcoming razor clam digs on the coast, the state has delayed some openings due to high levels of toxins found during recent test digs. Currently, digs are scheduled from October 14-19 with some really decent evening tides, but as always, please check with the WDFW website before making the trek over to the coast.

Hunting for most kicks off in October with the modern firearm deer and duck seasons opening up October 15. Muzzle loader season deer closes October 9 and will reopen in November for the late hunt.

Although I have never hunted with black powder, I have often thought about it, just because of all the seasons for big game. It sounds like it is the least crowded.

Recently, I was scouting around Fir Island and was delighted to see quite a few ducks flying around. With the current shift in the weather, we should see a steady increase of migratory birds making their way into the area and your decoy spread for the opener. It would make for a consistent season and not one where we see quite a few local ducks and then have to wait around for the northern birds to show up to pick up the action.

The much needed rain could provide the higher elevations with some early snow, pushing deer down to the more accessible lower Cascades. This has the potential to benefit those hunting around Winthrop the most, if it causes the Mule deer to start making their way down to the valley floor. I recall a trip I made through the region when there was plenty of snow in the mountains and was completely blown away at the sheer numbers of deer down in the fields. It was truly amazing.

Rob and his son Lucas, with a very nice 9 pound Coho caught on the Skagit River this past weekend.

If you plan on heading over that way for the opener, I would be watching the weather reports like a hawk. All it takes is one good snow to start the migration and then all you have to do is poise yourself in their path. This is the most challenging part but with so many hunters in the area, it sometimes pays to find a good area and let the other hunters push the deer to you. It’s worked for me on more than one occasion.

As for me and my fellow archers who were not able to fill our tags this past month, we’ll have to wait until November to get another chance. I do like the late season just because the cooler, damper weather makes walking around a bit easier and a lot quieter. I finally got some good reports back and it appears this season has been pretty good so far. A friend of mine and his hunting camp did really well during the early archery elk season and now he just has to worry about the upcoming waterfowl season.

If nothing else, the season for forest grouse is still open. Most of the time I go out for them, I am often reminded of my younger days when I was just starting to get into hunting. I really did enjoy walking the mountain roads with my father. I learned a lot walking with him and it is a big part of who I am now. And grouse are quite tasty.

I was watching a recent video on Facebook which has been going around which a guy made shortly after he was attacked by a Grizzly. Although very graphic, I was amazed how shortly after what had to be one of the most terrifying experiences of his life, he took the time to make a video warning those who venture out into the great outdoors, to be careful. He even mentioned how he used a whole can of bear spray on her without any success. He is one tough dude. Not to worry around here for any grizzlies but it just reminded me of how a fun-filled trip can go south really quickly.

If you have any reports, pictures, suggestions or questions please feel free to email me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com.

Until next time be safe out there and enjoy the changing seasons.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Before we get started, we need to acknowledge the following important announcement lifted without permission from the pages of Facebook, where some male, unknown to anyone but himself, articulated six realizations about getting older:

I talk to myself, because sometimes I need expert advice.

Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud.

The biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don't need to write that down, I'll remember it.”

When I was a child I thought nap time was punishment. Now it's like a mini-vacation.

The day the world runs out of wine is just too terrible to think about.

“Getting lucky” means walking into a room and remembering why I'm there.

My apologies for not crediting the observer of these findings, but, we here at Transparency Central have been unable to find an author to credit.

Further research will be done after the swallows come back to Capistrano.

You are here Of all the kind remarks received about last week's column, the funniest caveat came from a great grandpa with multiple great and granddaughters.

“Save that column and read it again in 13 years when your granddaughter is a teen.”

We're on, Coach. Mark your calendar for September/October 2029. If you can't find your calendar for 2029, put the reminder on your smart phone to see how smart it really is.

Dog and Ryther Fun Saturday, October 22, I get to enjoy another double feature of fun. At high noon, my microphone will be moving to the beat of our annual Mutt Strut at the Bayview Corner. Celebrity judges, costumed animals, and festive celebrants will gather for more memories yet to be.

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Me: No, Saint, a Chevy. You can ask DMV. St. P: They're not here yet, Mr. Freeman, but, given the age of your truck, your lack of tune-ups, although you did change your oil regularly, you are being denied admission this first time due to your excessive carbon footprint. Driving a 58-year old truck just does not cut it.

Me: What year is this?

Me: I'd forgotten. We have eternity now, 24/7.

Well, thanks Saint, hope to see you later. By the way, where am I going?

Quote of the week “Time is like an empty bottle of wine. It is only good when filled.” Heard while enjoying an A-Team rerun on COZI-TV. Low light bulb joke Excerpt from www.rd.com, the web site for Reader's Digest: How many chiropractors does it take to change a light bulb? Only one, but it takes six visits.

Ruder Ryder While free range remoting on the television last weekend, I came across a lot of screaming. It was something called the Ryder Cup. Golfers from all around the world gathering in America to be screamed at, and to scream on when appropriate.

When I caddied at the same Ohio State University golf courses enjoyed by Golden Bear Jack Nicklaus in the 50s', there was no screaming at Scarlet or Grey unless someone one-holed, or possible injury was ahead. “Four!”

While I heard some of my first curse words while caddying for Art Audet, he never screamed. Art just laughed. His golf bag, with or without clubs, weighed more than I did. We did not have club carts back then. I schlepped that giant leather golf bag around that course for eighteen holes for the thrill of five bucks and two collarbone blisters.

Of course, the curse words were priceless. Occasionally, I will recycle some of my faves, as I did watching the Ryder Cup.

St. P: Last four digits of your social?

Me: Fortunately, it is the same as one of my old house numbers, 1209.

Thus ends this 5-R, 5-Star, Ruder Ryder RotoRooter Review.

St. P: Mother's last name?

Fidgeting In a recent issue of The American Journal of Physiology, reference is made to a University of Missouri study that verifies the value of toetapping for one's vascular system. Our grandma, a resident of Missouri, had a “nervous leg.” Mom's family also shook their feet or bounced their ankles with toe tips in place.

St. P: That's not a choice.

Me: Unpaid electric bills?

St. P: According to our latest information, updated every second, you are the son of a Presbyterian mother and a southern Baptist father, with southern Baptist grandparents and Presbyterian grandparents.

Our family was in motion, seated or not. Often, our side of the church pew bounced during some of the hymns. We toe-tapped during the sermon, and shook during the offering.

Me: Yes, Ma'am, Saint.

The point is, embrace your inability to sit still.

Fidgeting is in. As MU Prof Jaume Padilla says, “If you are stuck in a situation in which walking isn't an option, fidgeting can be a good alternative.”

St. P: I am not your ma'am.

Me: Yes, most honorable Saint.

St. P: It says here you are an ordained minister by virtue of your training at the Universal Life Church, Modesto, California?

Me: Yes, Saint. Ordained on the Internet, in less than three minutes, for free.

St. P: Automobile?

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St. P: For awhile, you'll be a greeter at a K-Mart.

Looks like they need help.

Anyway, I called a golf friend to say I thought the Ryder was ruder than most. I told him I thought the golfers were poor examples of the gentlemanly game golf was before people began cursing. I told him that for a first time viewer, I was not really sure I could handle watching the next Ryder cup in two years.

St. P: Your reason for being here?

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St. P: What difference does it make?

Dream Weaver I had a dream the other night that I was at the pearly gates, but was denied entry. The conversation between me and St. Pedra (turns out he is a she), went something like this.

Me: She lost it.

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St. P: Are you sure it's not a Dodge?

Even though I never rented one of their Ryder trucks, those Ryders, hopefully descendants of Red Ryder, sure know how to put on a loud golf festival. Some of those folks in Chaska, Minnesota who hosted this cross-continent get-to-yell-whenever-I-want reunion, appeared to be drinking tall cans of malt and/or brewed beverages. My television is not high-definition. Regardless, a beer can is a beer can, no matter how low or high the alcohol content.

Me: Jim Freeman.

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Me: A 1986 Chevy S-10 Durango.

That afternoon and evening, my joys will be focused on the fine folks of Ryther at their annual fundraiser in Langley. The gourmet experience of host Holmes Harbor Rod n' Gun Club is no surprise to their members, but may be to off islanders readying for their first opportunity. Not so for Frannie Johnson's pals, Sharon and Don Setzler of Mercer Island, who all know a great meal deal for a good cause. For more on this non-profit of eyes-attitudes, check out www.ryther.org.

St. Pedra: Next.

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I still shake when I tithe today.

No wonder I stayed in such good physical shape in elementary school. All we did, all day long, was fidget until recess.

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Bits & Pieces ing for road improvements, the tri county bus service restoration, K-12 education funding, park and port studies, and a new ferry which local folks feel should be placed on the Clinton run.

Letters to the Editor Editor, Thanks to everyone involved in the 2016 Megan McClung Memorial Run—runners, volunteers, sponsors! We hope you had fun.

This year’s run included our first certified HalfMarathon in addition to our 1K, 5K and 10K courses. We advertised a lot through Facebook and especially want to thank all of you who shared our page.

Our sponsors this year included the City of Oak Harbor, the Home Depot Foundation, Run to Honor, Whidbey Telecom, and Terra Firma Wealth Management. Your financial and moral support for the event are invaluable.

And we could never have done it without all our volunteers from the Fleet Readiness Center NW, the US. Navy, USNSCC and the Naval Hospital, Oak Harbor, John Acton and the Ham Radio Operators, and our family and friends.

Our hats are off to you!

We had over 100 registered runners who ranged in age from 3 to 82 with over 25% coming from off island. 30+ more runners on treadmills on the USS San Jacinto added to the excitement. Four additional satellite races were held in Texas, Georgia, California and Washington D.C. Two race bibs for the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon were awarded to the fastest male and female in the half-marathon.

Congratulations to Sara McGrath and Kevin Saur.

A few special shout-outs: to the Major Megan McClung MCL Detachment 1210 for the flag detail, to Scott Dudley for being our announcer and music maestro extraordinaire, and to Andi Bailey from the Gold Star Mothers, USMC. We cannot thank you all enough! Because of all of you, because of all your efforts, because of your commitment together we raised over $4,000 for the Semper Fi Fund this year!

Will you join us in 2017? We hope to see you there!

Re McClung, Race CEO and Melissa Riker, Race Director

Editor I see the Angie Homola supporters are turning out in droves with their letters to the editor.

Something none of them seem to include is: Ms Homola was shown the door by a majority of the voters, apparently for not doing a satisfactory job. Does anyone want to give her more power and authority based on that?

On the other hand, Barbara Bailey has been re-elected multiple times, it seems she must be doing something right to satisfy the majority of the voters the majority of the time.

Rick Kiser, Oak Harbor

Editor, Critics of Senator Bailey have tried to paint a picture of her being be-holding to big business. A review of Senator Bailey’s work debunks that accusation. A report on Legislative activity shows that in the last two years she has been an original sponsor of 51 bills.

A review of the titles demonstrate they are all family related issues rather than corporate interests. Bills supporting veterans, in-state tuition rates for military, and improvements in care information for individuals coming home from the hospital which AARP gave her an award for. Locally she has supported fund-

The focus of most school districts is to prepare as many students as possible for higher education. A national tragedy now is student college debt of 1.3 trillion dollars. Senator Bailey has come up with a remarkable approach to this problem. Having seen years of double digit tuition increases she pushed for stopping tuition increases. Then as chair of the Senate Higher Education committee she was the driving force behind actually reducing college tuition by up to 30% in state colleges (SB 5954) and came up with additional revenue to remove impact for the reduction. This was accomplished in a bi- partisan effort.

The Governor’s budget had called for a 10% increase. This difficult feat has not occurred in any other state. She now is working on finding a way to reduce a 4 year degree in 3 years to save students more.

A 20 year career as chief of Fire/EMS services, and 10 years on the school board offered many opportunities to interact with WA state officials. Senator Bailey is one of the most effective legislators I have met. Stories in a recent SW Record disclose the County, Freeland sewer district, newspaper, and Clinton citizens are asking for more state funding for a sewer system and improved ferry service.

Bailey is in the Senate majority which makes getting state support much more likely. Lets keep this very effective Legislator working for us!

Jim Adsley, Langley

Editor, Important political elections are upon us and we see campaign signs going up everywhere.

I ask everyone to remember that most of the signs are on private property, having not just the permission of the landowners but often at their specific request!

We are aware that vandals have already stuck at some of the sign locations. So far, I’ve personally seen some of the Democrat signs that have been spray painted - that’s mostly on the north end of Whidbey. Two days ago, a Republican Presidential campaign sign was vandalized on the south end.

If a vandal is caught, they are subject to multiple charges: trespassing on private property, malicious mischief, destruction of private property, and face prosecution for same. In fact, additional crimes may be added depending on the severity and nature of the vandalism.

In past years, when the perpetrators were apprehended (caught in the act of setting fire to a campaign sign with a charcoal lighter), they were arrested and booked into the Island County Sheriff’s office. Ultimately, they were prosecuted and ordered to pay restitution for the cost of the damages and a court assessed fine. It’s on their records, too.

Please warn your high schoolers not to be draw into this kind of activity. I realize it happens on both sides of the fence but none of us should tolerate or condone vandalism regardless of our political opinions.

It is NOT free speech to take away the right to free speech of others!

The fines and punishment for adults is greater than that of teenagers.

Mary Jane Aurdal-Olson, Clinton

Western Washington 4-H Teen Rally The Teen Leadership Club of Island County 4-H is hosting the Western Washington Teen Rally at Fort Casey, Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30. This year’s theme is “Conquer Your Fears” and teens from all over Western Washington will be gathering for a weekend of educational and creative classes, along with fun recreational events, to do just that. Membership in 4-H is not required in order to attend, all teens are invited to partic-

ipate in class topics ranging from leadership skills to photography, along with sharing in the fun of an on-site haunted house and Halloween themed dance. Registration closes October 12. Cost is $95. Contact teenleadershipic@ gmail.com with your questions, check out our 4-H Teen Rally Facebook page for more details, or register online at https://goo.gl/3rXwR7 [Submitted by Kimberly Larson]

Louis C. Logan Leaves More Than $290,000 to WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care

L.C. Logan holds his beloved Boston bulldog, Hobo, on his lap.

One local man continued his daily act of “paying it forward” until the end.

Louis C. Logan of Oak Harbor left this world in March of this year at the age of 98. The former Navy veteran and longtime Whidbey Island businessman, who was known by his friends and family as “L.C.,” left an initial $290,000 to the WhidbeyHealth Foundation with instructions that it be dedicated to WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care. (More funds will be added to that donation after his estate is completely settled.)

With his gift, Logan showed his gratitude to the hospice staff for the six months of skilled and compassionate end-of-life care his wife Leona had received before her death. Since the hospice program began in summer 2014, it has cared for nearly 300 patients and families.

“The WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care staff is so grateful for Mr. Logan’s thoughtful gift,” says Diane Fiumara, manager of WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care. “His generosity will go a long way in helping many more patients and their families.”

Originally from Shreveport, LA, Logan served during World War II and moved to Oak Harbor following his duty. He had grown up on a farm and was an avid hunter and fisherman, who appreciated the outdoor life on the island. He was a welder by trade and became a prominent businessman in Oak Harbor, with a car lot, a restaurant, a welding business and later in real estate. He also loved Boston Bulldogs, of which he owned many throughout his lifetime. But Logan was perhaps best-known in the community for his love of gardening and his ritual of bringing fresh vegetables and flowers he had grown to elderly, housebound folks around town.

Logan’s longtime friend, Bill Massey, said that Logan also often quietly helped young couples to finance a house or helped small businesses “get over the hump” financially if they needed it.

“He started doing this in his 50s and continued to support people in the community well into his 90s,” said Massey. “It became his main purpose in life.”

According to friends and family, Logan had always wanted to pass away quietly in his own home and he was able to do that, thanks to his wonderful caregivers.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

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Are You On Track to Meet Your Financial Goals?

October is Financial Planning Month. And now that you know it’s Financial Planning Month (just in case you didn’t know before), why not take the opportunity to determine if you’re on the right path toward meeting your financial goals?

Consider taking these steps: Identify your goals. To know if you’re making progress toward your goals, you first have to identify them. Of course, you’ll have a variety of goals in life, such as helping pay for your children’s college educations. More than likely, though, your most important long-term financial goal is to build enough resources to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But we all have different ideas for how we want to spend our retirement years.

Some of us may want to stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing our hobbies, while others want to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux or explore the pyramids of Egypt. So, name your goals and, as much as possible, put a price tag on them. Once you know about how much your retirement is going to cost, you can create an investment strategy that may ultimately provide you with the income you will need.

Don’t underestimate your cost of living. Even after you’ve identified some of your retirement goals, and estimated their costs, you still haven’t developed a complete picture of your future cost of living. You also need to take into account other potential major expenses, such as health care. Once you’re 65, you’ll get Medicare, but that won’t cover all your medical costs – and it might cover only a tiny portion of those expenses connected with long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or services provided by a home health aide. A financial professional can help you explore specific methods of dealing with these types of long-term care costs.

Locate “gaps” – and work to fill them. After you’ve had your investment strategy in place for a while, you may see that some “gaps” exist. Is your portfolio not growing as fast as it should to help you reach your goals? If not, you may need to review your asset allocation to make sure it is aligned with your risk tolerance and portfolio objective. Do you find that you own too many of the same types of investments? This overconcentration could be harmful to you if a downturn affects one particular asset class, and you own too much of that asset. To help prevent this from happening, be sure to diversify your dollars across a range of investment vehicles. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses.

Protect yourself – and your family. Saving for your ideal retirement is certainly a worthy goal, but you have other ones – such as providing for your family in case you aren’t around, or if you become ill or incapacitated and can’t work for a while.

That’s why you will need adequate life insurance, and possibly disability insurance, too. Your employer may offer you both these types of coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be enough – so you may want to explore private coverage as well.

Financial Planning Month will come and go.

But by following the above suggestions, you can create some strategies that will bring you a lifetime of benefits.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

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Whidbey Allied Artists (WAA) will host their autumn Art and Gift Show from Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9 at the historic Coupeville Recreation Hall located at the corner of Coveland and Alexander Streets.

More than 25 artists will show and sell a variety of both traditional and nontraditional art.

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Featured at this weekend’s show will be a variety of art including watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, stained glass, wood sculpture and turning, jewelry boxes, mixed media, collage, photography, paper arts, playable flute art, fiber art, woven baskets, glass mosaics, jewelry and hand painted ceramic tiles.

Dates for the next four shows are October 7-9, 2016, December 2-4, 2016, May 12-14, 2017 and July 14-16, 2017. All shows are currently held at the Coupeville Recreation Hall.

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Useless Bay Breaks Ground for New Golf Learning Center

Whidbey Weekly The new golf Learning Center will consist of three covered and heated hitting stations and an enclosed teaching room with stateof-the-art video instruction, launch monitors and supporting software. According to Brion Lubach, Head Golf Professional at Useless Bay, “our new Learning Center will be a state of the art golf instruction facility and a great addition to our Club.”

The Learning Center is being funded by a lead gift from long-time Useless Bay members Dan and Marge Carter in honor of his parents Harold and Lu Carter, charter members of the Club. The Club’s Board of Directors have also personally supported The Center as well as donations from members. The facility honors Herb Magnusson, long-time Seattle and Whidbey Island golf professional, PGA Lifetime Member and volunteer golf instructor at Useless Bay for almost 20 years.

The new Learning Center is expected to be completed within two months and will be utilized by the Club’s members as well as for golf instruction to the public.

About Useless Bay Golf & Country Club Located on South Whidbey Island, Useless Bay offers one of the finest private golf experiences in the Pacific Northwest. The immaculately-maintained 18-hole golf course is in a natural setting with a par of 72 for men and 74 for women. Four USGA rated sets of tees plus family tees in each fairway offer playability for all skill levels. The Club will celebrate its 50th year in 2017.

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The Board of County Commissioners appoints members to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to three year terms which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Committee consists of seven members: three members representing the businesses required to collect the tax; three members involved in authorized activities receiving revenues and a member of the Board of County Commissioners who will serve as Chair. The Committee meets once or twice annually, usually in the fall, for the purpose of reviewing requests and making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on distribution of monies generated by the Lodging Excise Tax. Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and resume by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@ co.island.wa.us Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on October 17, 2016. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

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Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island Opens 10th Season

Saturday, September 24, Useless Bay Golf & Country Club on Whidbey Island held a ground breaking ceremony for the new Herb Magnusson Learning Center. The new facility will be constructed as part of the Club’s practice area.

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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to serve on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee representing businesses in South Whidbey subject to the Lodging Excise Tax and an At-Large applicant representing organizations eligible to receive the tax.

The Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island, under the leadership of music director and conductor, Anna Edwards, will open its tenth anniversary season on October 29 & 30 with an “Out of This World” program of symphonic music inspired by the grandeur and mystery of outer-space. Performances will be held on October 29, 2:30pm, Oak Harbor High School and on October 30, 2:30pm, South Whidbey High School.

Saratoga Orchestra’s program will feature music from Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Star Wars in a tribute to some of today’s most popular sci-fi movies. Also featured is American film composer Bruce Broughton’s “Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra” with Andrew Abel, a young virtuoso player and regular member of the orchestra, as soloist. During the intermission cosplayers, Trekkies and other sci-fi aficionados are inviting to enter the Cosmic Costume Parade.

Implemented last season, the popular preconcert chats both days will begin at 1:45pm and feature a discussion with astronaut and Whidbey Island resident, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Captain (USN). Selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1996, Captain Piper is a veteran of two space flights: STS-115 on the Space Shuttle Atlantis in September 2006 and STS-126 on the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors/military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at Moonraker Books in Langley, bayleaf in Coupeville, and Click Music in Oak Harbor, or on-line at Brown Paper Tickets, and cash/check/CC are accepted at the door. For complete information and ticket orders, please visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

For more information, contact Brion Lubach, Head Golf Professional at (360) 321-5958 or brion/lubach@uselessbaygolf.com Useless Bay Groundbreaking (Left to Right): Josh Carter, Kevin Carter, Herb Magnusson, Marge Carter, Dan Carter and Brion Lubach

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purchase will help support young band students by funding instruments, music, scholarships, and some costs associated with competing in festivals. To order, call (360) 579-1323, before October 17. Sponsored by the SWHS Performing Arts Boosters.

Annual Community Homecoming Parade for CHS

South Whidbey Ryther Mardi Unit Dinner and Auction

Friday, October 7, 3:00pm Main Street, Coupeville

Saturday, October 22, 5:00pm Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, Langley $35 per person

Please wear your red and black and support your local schools! Homecoming Football game against Port Townsend begins at 7:00pm.

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Coupeville Farmers Market Saturday, 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.

South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market Sunday, October 9, 11:00am-2:00pm 2812 Thompson Road, Langley Come get your farm fresh vegetables before it’s too late. There’s plenty of parking and free WiFi. SNAP shoppers can double their benefits.

Enjoy live music through out the market: Marit and Ashley perform an eclectic mix of folk songs on violins and guitar. Most of the folk songs are Greek or English.

Join Adam Fawcett with Vibrant Fitness at noon for a Gardner Strong demonstration. You will learn a few techniques to help increase strength and mobility for the muscles and movements you use in the garden.

Island County Museum Autumn Banquet & Auction Celebrating 25 Years!

Saturday, October 15, 6:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge A quarter century ago, our community successfully rallied to build a museum to hold the history of Island County. Join in celebrating this milestone, while honoring former board member, and longtime museum booster, Mrs. Muriel Pickard. Tickets $75 to benefit the Island County Museum. RSVP (360) 678-3310

Poinsettia Sale to Benefit SWHS Band Students Last day of orders: Monday, October 17 Delivery December 1 - 4 Beautiful, lush 6” holiday poinsettia plants, in pink, red or white, grown in the Northwest and delivered to your door by appreciative young band musicians and their families.

This is the biggest SWHS band program fundraiser of the year and your $14.00 per plant

Ryther offers and develops safe places and opportunities for children, youth and families to heal and grow. The menu this year is a delicious smoked pork loin or ling cod specially prepared by Chef Wayne at the Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club. This year’s theme is “Let’s Have a Ball Helping Ryther” and you can win a prize by dressing in sports attire. For more information, contact Sara Wilcox at saraw@ whidbey.com or (360) 331-7103.

VFW Sunday Breakfast Every Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Rd, Oak Harbor Breakfast includes eggs, omelets, French toast, pancakes, hash browns, fruit selection, coffee, tea and so much more. For more information, call (360) 675-4048.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Computer Basics: Computer, Mouse and Keyboard Saturday, October 8, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to use cursors, operate a mouse, and to use common keyboard commands. This class is intended for beginning computer users with little or no experience. A limited number of laptop computer are available. Please preregister to reserve a computer for this class.

Thrills & Chills with Martha Crites Tuesday, October 11, 1:30pm Oak Harbor Library With her first mystery, “Grave Disturbance,” Crites calls on her experience as a mental health professional and a teacher at a tribal school to create believable characters in realistic situations. Book signing immediately following program.

Learn four steps to discover your strengths, how passion fuels us, and four keys to leading yourself to your own success. Learn it, discover how to live it, and then lead others to it!

Literature & Laughter: “Being Mortal” Wednesday, October 12, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Join us for a discussion of “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. All are welcome!

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 13, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Philip Roth’s “The Plot Against America.” In 1940 in an alternate version of American history Charles A. Lindbergh, heroic aviator and rabid isolationist, is elected President. Shortly thereafter, he negotiates a cordial “understanding” with Adolf Hitler, while the new government embarks on a program of folksy anti-Semitism. For adults

Galleries & Art Shows 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

Unmade Bed Friday, October 7, 4:00pm-7:30pm Saturday, October 8, 1:00pm-7:30pm Sunday, October 9, 12:30pm-2:00pm WICA, Zech Hall, Langley Prostitution is said to be the oldest profession in the world. The reality is that prostitution is the oldest ongoing abuse. Unmade Bed is an exhibit of visual art that tackles the heart response to the sex slave trade. We hold in our hands and hearts the ability to stop this inhumane practice. Under 18 admitted only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free and open to the public.

Featured Artist: Dan Freeman

WorkSource Orientation Wednesday, October 12, 9:30am-11:00am Freeland Library

Artist’s Reception: Friday, October 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through October Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank

An overview of the services available at your local WorkSource office to assist with all phases of the job search. You will be introduced to an array of employment and training services and to WorkSourceWA.com, your premier online resource to look for work in Washington. This information is appropriate for any job seeker to assist with your specific needs.

In his latest sculptures, artist Dan Freeman further explores juxtapositions of form and material. Characteristic of Freeman’s work is the combination of welded steel and stone, and at times the addition of wood, branches and other materials. Several new pieces in this exhibition continue his popular Moon Series, others are stream of consciousness assemblages of abstract shapes.

Clinton Library Book Group Wednesday, October 12, 10:00am-11:00am Clinton Library Join the Clinton Library Book group in discussing another novel set in big-sky country by Larry Watson, whose “ latest [novel] traces the desperate lengths families will go to in order to protect their own.” ~Publisher’s Weekly. Next month’s title is “The Man in the Window” by Jon Cohen. Books are available to check out a month prior to the discussion at the Clinton Library Business Breakthrough Wednesday, October 12, 2:00pm-6:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. To lead the business and life we are entitled to we must own our strengths, discover our passion and take action. In this 1/2 day workshop, participants will learn how to turn these qualities into their power, purpose and plan.

Dan is known for his fresh use of textures, colors and forms which create a dialogue between the artist and the materials used. His distinctive work will be on display in the gallery and in its sculpture garden.

Featured Artist: Barbara Mearing Artist’s Reception: Friday, October 7, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank Reception will include light snacks and beverages and live entertainment by guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Mearing’s mediums include acrylic paint, pastels and colored pencils because they have a drying quality allowing her to work at a pace she finds most pleasurable.

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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 Past and Future Collide. Being present to weave; discover how weaving even the smallest of tapestries can bring healing into your life. For more information, visit www.whidbeyweaversguild.org

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

The Fishin’ Club Thursday, October 6, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland If you wish to unlock the secrets of successful Puget Sound Chinook fishing come hear guest speaker John Martinis. You will walk away from this presentation understanding where to fish and how to fish Chinook in Puget Sound.

Chinook fishing in Puget Sound re-opens in most areas November 1, so be prepared by rigging the correct fishing gear and fishing at the right place at the right time. John Martinis has been the owner of John’s Sporting Goods in Everett for the past 43 years and author of the best-selling fishing book “Saltwater Fishing Journal”. Public is always welcome.

Flying Fingers Deaf and Hearing Social Friday, October 7, 5:45pm-6:45pm Langley United Methodist Church We celebrate birthdays, holidays, and share food. Small core group of 6 - 8 individuals who enjoy seeing sign language used and practicing using conversational signs. Fun, easy going time.

Donation for room usage appreciated but not mandatory, just come and meet us. Located in the Fireside Room. Parking on across street, off Third St., room is back side of church, follow the path and signage. For more information, contact Susan at (360) 221-0383 or sisoleil973@yahoo.com.

AAUW Whidbey Island Branch Saturday, October 8, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland 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.

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Monday, October 10, 2:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Program: Via Canada! Maureen MacDonald Maureen MacDonald is one of our most active members and a graduate of Sarah Thorson-Little’s highly recommended University of Washington Genealogy class. Some of our ancestors arrived in the United States via Canada. They came for various reasons and some stayed in Canada for extended time periods before entering the United States. This presentation will deal with those arriving from the British Isles.

Genealogy Basics Class: “Starting the Journey: Forms and Software”

Clinton Community Meeting Monday, October 10, 6:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. It is time to all get on the same page regarding drug use in Clinton. Being informed and sharing information is a huge part of Crime and Drug prevention. This affects us at work as well as at our homes. Hellen Price Johnson as WHAT'S GOING ON

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Eileen Brown: Whidbey Weekly columnist gone, but definitely not forgotten

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly It is probably safe to say that every ordinary person possesses at least one extraordinary quality. And it is probably safe to say that every now and again we come across someone with an abundance of extraordinary qualities that make them – or the memory of them – stay forever fixed in our thoughts.

Eileen Brown was just such a person. A wellknown local journalist, Brown’s death just over two years ago at age 73 took the community by surprise. It seemed anyone who lived on Whidbey Island for any length of time either knew her or knew of her.

Those who knew her say there was no cause that was too big or too small for her. If she believed in it, she put her extraordinary qualities to work for it.

“She made a difference,” said Marcus Cushway, Brown’s son. “She cared about what was going on in pretty much everyone’s life she came across.”

“Eileen was involved in virtually every organization in Oak Harbor,” said Sande Mulkey, community ambassador for Regency on Whidbey and a good friend of Brown. “She was the consummate networker; she knew everyone in town and if you needed information or a tip or a contact or if you wondered 'who is taking the lead on that project?,' Eileen was your gal.”

A civil servant and longtime editor of the former Naval Air Station Whidbey Island newspaper, “Crosswind,” Brown had strong connections to the Navy in Oak Harbor. She was considered instrumental in the establishment of the PBY Memorial Foundation, which went on to establish the PBY Naval Aviation History Museum.

Cushway remembers she got started by doing some research in the base’s old, musty archives.

“She would dig through the records helping to find information about people’s PBY friends,” he said. “Her taking that ball and running with it, not

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Fritha Strand/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Tom Fisher, who plays a representative of the National Association of Turkey Producers in the production of the political satire “November,” introduces President Charles Smith, played by David Mayer, to a real turkey. The play begins Friday at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

Langley’s WICA has cure for political blues

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly For anyone feeling a little sick and tired of politics right about now, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley has the perfect remedy.

It is anything but politics as usual in November, a political satire by David Mamet, which opens Friday under the direction of Deana Duncan.

As playwright Mamet’s story goes, President Charles Smith is quite possibly the worst president America has seen, with poll numbers “lower than Gandhi’s cholesterol,” according to a WICA press release. With just days to go in his bid for reelection, Smith is desperate to try to revive his floundering campaign.

“November is David Mamet’s 2008 White House farce, but it feels like it could have been written for the current 2016 presidential campaign,” said Duncan. “It’s November in a presidential election year and incumbent Charles Smith’s chances for reelection are looking grim, but he’s not ready to give up.”

“While I admire her level of optimism, is she such a total Pollyanna that she doesn’t see his serious and obvious shortcomings?” she continued.

“This has been the biggest question for me in developing this character.”

David Mayer, who plays President Smith, said he will leave it up to the audience to decide what they think of his presidential character.

“I love the fact that we have a human torn between his idealism and pragmatism, trying desperately to keep it together despite himself,” he said.

His favorite part of the play, said Mayer, is allowing the audience to gradually get the overall picture of the characters, unmasking “the hidden

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According to Duncan, lines from the play seem as though they were ripped from today’s headlines.

“There are parallels drawn on many hot topics, including immigration and the building of a wall, campaign spending and corrupt politicians and the fight for LGBT rights,” she said. “Mamet pushes some hot buttons in a really politically incorrect way and while funny, it does cause us to think about our own values and what we are willing to fight for.”

The ensemble cast features David Mayer as President Charles Smith; Jim Scullin as the president’s lawyer and chief of staff, Archer Brown; Tom Fisher, a representative of the National Association of Turkey Producers; Morgan Bondelid as presidential speechwriter Clarice Bernstein; and John Macarro as Chief Dwight Grackle.

“We have some of Whidbey’s best-loved actors bringing this play to life,” Duncan said. “This solid ensemble have questioned every nuance, taken their roles to heart and created fully-developed characters when they could have played it as sketch comedy – they took it much deeper. I couldn’t have asked for more.”

“I admire Bernstein’s unshakeable belief in the inherent goodness of people and that things will work out for the best,” said Morgan Bondelid.

“That being said, I’m still not 100 percent sure why Bernstein has worked for and believes in this President so whole-heartedly.

Whidbey Weekly File Photo Columnist Eileen Brown loved people and the community.

According to Bondelid, President Smith is a complex character – “intelligent, educated, philosophical, and aspires to leave a legacy.” He is also “selfish, short-tempered, and sometimes a mean-spirited thug.” Yet her character still has faith in him.

Fritha Strand/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts President Charles Smith, played by David Mayer, is considered a real turkey by many in the political satire “November,” opening Friday at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

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saying “I’m too busy,” that was the beginning of that museum. She volunteered from there going forward.”

“One of the coolest parts of mom’s life is that she really had no idea that she was touching so many lives and making a difference,” he said. “I had to tell her “Mom, you have no idea of the impact you’ve had on this town.” And maybe that’s how it should be, you shouldn’t be aware.

You should just do it. That’s how she was.”

State College,” Shellenberger said. “It is also providing $250 to support the museum’s 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor project.”

While community was important to Brown, Cushway said she loved to learn about people.

Cushway also believes his mom would be pleased with her continuing legacy.

“I consider her biggest contribution to our community was as the impetus and driving force for the PBY Foundation,” agreed Mulkey. “She was tireless in her emails, articles, phone calls and gentle badgering to get the idea off the ground.”

“Mom was an avid gardener,” he said. “But her other hobby was people. She loved being involved in people’s lives and seeing them do well. I think it gave her a real sense of purpose, especially after she retired from Civil Service.”

“She cared about the morale of the community and the sailors,” Cushway said. “She wanted to be a tool to help the morale of the sailors, and what better way to further show appreciation than to have a museum? It was very important to her to help get something like that going.”

Brown’s love of people and community inspired Cushway to help his mom keep giving back after her death. He, with help from the PBY Memorial Foundation, has established the Eileen Brown Memorial Fund. The fund awarded its first scholarship to a graduating Oak Harbor High School senior earlier this year.

“Mom basically came from nothing. She worked her way up. She never had any scholarships,” Cushway said. “From the very beginning to the last day she worked, she never let her foot off the gas. She was always pushing, reaching. She was relentless, really. And it seemed a shame to me that once she was gone all that positive energy just went away. This is my way of keeping it going.”

“In many ways, she was the motivational mentor for the founders,” said Wil Shellenberger, president of the PBY Memorial Foundation. “She always offered encouragement and helped steer the group toward organizing as a nonprofit 501(c)3.”

Brown’s efforts were tireless, no matter what project she was tackling. Even so, Cushway said she honestly had no idea of her impact.

“For 2016 the fund awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Virginia Arthur, who is attending Evergreen

Mulkey believes Brown would be happy to still be contributing to those in her community.

“Eileen is tickled pink,” she said.

What an extraordinary homage to an extraordinary woman and her extraordinary life.

“If she had chosen a more mundane life, there wouldn’t be a scholarship,” said Cushway. “But because she was the person she was, this will

Saratoga Orchestra strikes sweet note with elementary music program

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly More than 1,500 elementary school students on Whidbey Island will have an opportunity to play along with Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra, thanks to a music education program provided by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute.

“This is an interactive, experiential program geared to introduce students in grades three to five to the orchestra and music concepts,” said Larry Heidel, executive director of the Saratoga Orchestra. “The students will learn to sing, play the recorder and then the culmination of all this will be in the spring with a concert in which the students will play along with the orchestra.”

The Saratoga Orchestra is one of 90 across the country participating in Link Up. The program is a year-long, hands-on music curriculum focusing on concepts like rhythm, melody, tempo, orchestration and composition.

So far, three elementary schools in Oak Harbor, and three schools in Langley are participating. There is no cost to students or teachers.

Carnegie furnishes a book and a recorder for each child. Heidel said they have been more than pleased with the response.

“It has kind of shocked us,” he said. “Last spring when we were planning for this, we expected about 1,000 or so, but we got the firm numbers this fall and right now we’re at 1,500 students. We’re scrambling a little bit, but it’s a great problem to have.”

Teresa Besaw Eileen Brown always enjoyed having coffee with friends.

continue to impact young people’s lives for years to come.

“Hopefully I’ll be an old man and this scholarship will continue to be handed out,” he continued.

“That light burned so bright and now it continues on in a small way for people who maybe want to follow in her footsteps. If there wasn’t anything, that would be a real shame.”

The way the program is written, if students begin participating in third grade, they can wind up having four years of this specialized music education, which supplements what teachers are already doing in the classroom.

“We’re lucky here on Whidbey because we actually have music teachers in the classroom,” Heidel said. “Carnegie provides all the resources, so if they are in third grade when they start, by the time they’re in fifth or sixth grade they’ve gone through all these different programs. It’s a great foundation for kids.”

Before committing to this program, members of the Saratoga Orchestra went to observe at orchestras in Seattle and Tacoma who are already participating in Link Up. According to Heidel, it’s not just the children who have fun.

“The professional musicians were having such a good time with the kids,” he said. “We got to see how it affects the musicians and it was really fun to watch that interaction. It says a lot about what program is designed to do.

“We’re trying to demystify what it is to go to an orchestra concert,” continued Heidel. “Sometimes it can seem a little ominous and it should be fun. It is an experience that is meant to be enjoyed.”

Plus, as more and more studies reveal the important role music can play in early childhood development, it can help in other areas as well.

“The earlier we can engage the brain and a child’s imagination through any of the arts, I think it makes for better people all the way around,” said Heidel.

Working with youth is nothing new for the Saratoga Orchestra, which is about to kick off its tenth season. The orchestra has a talent development program which provides professional mentorships to youth ages 14 to 18, collaborative concerts for youth in that age bracket, master classes for children age 12 to 18 and now the Link Up program for elementary youth.

“We are committed to working with the youth of Whidbey Island and reaching out in an education way,” Heidel said. “We offer free admission to all those 17 and under, we offer our instrument petting zoo for kids and kids at heart before some of our concerts and in December we’re offering free family concerts – we’ll be doing “Peter and the Wolf.”

Photo courtesy of Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island A music education program through Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute will give 1,500 Whidbey Island elementary school students the opportunity to perform with the Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island.

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well as a representative from the county and the sheriff’s department will be present. This will be an open forum for all to share issues they are having.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers Tuesday, October 11, 1:00pm Heller Road Fire Station, Oak Harbor The guest speaker will be Joan Peters who will be presenting a program entitled “From the Idea to the Narrative: A Writer’s Journey”. If you have any questions regarding the meeting or Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers, please contact Jackie Vannice at (360) 279-9471, Ruth Hancock at (360) 969-0064, or Joyce Boster at (206) 353-9337.

Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, October 12, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

South Whidbey Lions Club Thursday, October 13, 11:30am M Bar C Ranch, Freeland The South Whidbey Lions Club is committed to its mission to lend assistance to those in need of Sight and Hearing assistance in our south-end community of Whidbey Island. We are also involved in many other community

The orchestra will also be working with Whidbey Island Dance Theatre for its March concert which will feature both ballet and modern dance.

service projects such as building a new pavilion with a paved walkway, constructing or purchasing and installing benches, and maintaining and furnishing plants along the beach at Freeland Park. Please join us in our community service efforts. For more information, visit http://swhidbey.lionwap.org or email swlions@ whidbey.com 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.

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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

New Fall Sign Language For Fun Program Wednesdays, October 5 thru 26, 5:30pm South Whidbey Parks and Recreation, Langley $50 Children welcomed, with an adult, all ages.

Susan Ishikawa will teach the class. For more information, call (360) 221-5484.

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Offering first class musical performances and making it convenient and family friendly for Whidbey Island residents is one of the group’s missions.

“We try to make it as easy and user friendly as possible,” said Heidel. “We don’t want to put a financial burden on folks who have families, either. We’re trying to do varied kinds of music, so if there is something that may not appeal to them at one concert, hopefully something appeals to them at the next one.

“We live in such a small demographic that’s kind of bound by geographical barriers that it’s not like we can go to Seattle easily,” he continued. “We’re kind of bound by what we want to offer the community. We try to listen, we always take feedback about what people want to hear.”

Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island’s tenth season opener Oct. 29 and 30 will be Out of This World, a collection of music inspired by outer space, and will feature some familiar pieces from movies like Star Wars, Star Trek, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, along with other selections. There will be a pre-concert chat with retired U.S. Navy Captain and astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and there will also be a sci-fi costume parade at intermission.

Audience members are encouraged to dress as their favorite sci-fi character.

“During intermission we will have a cosmic costume parade,” said Heidel. “It’s Halloween weekend so it should be fun. It’s meant to be fun. We’re trying to dispel the myth that going to concerts is stuffy or just for an elite class. No, it’s for everyone.”

Information about this season’s schedule, concert locations and ticket prices can be found online at www.sowhidbey.com.

Fritha Strand/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts The cast of “November,” a political satire opening Friday in Langley, strike a pose. Pictured from left are Chief Dwight Grackle (John Macarro), Archer Brown (Jim Scullin), National Association of Turkey Producers representative (Tom Fisher), President Charles Smith (David Mayer) and Clarice Bernstein (Morgan Bondelid).

humanity, behind the unfiltered wackiness, that slowly gets revealed.”

Bondelin said she likes the three-way power struggle between the president, his advisor and her character.

“I see Bernstein and Archer a bit like that fictional angel and devil on Smith’s shoulders, whispering in his ears, except that it’s more complicated than that,” she said. “Bernstein inspires him, but Archer makes things happen. Charles needs them both, and they have conflicting agendas.”

“I like to think that whoever sits in the oval office struggles to find something noble within or beyond themselves, to “serve their purpose” and leave something of value,” said Duncan. “I’m thrilled that this comedy has brought up huge questions and debates in rehearsal about the humanity of the people in our government.”

Photo courtesy of Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island The Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island will begin its tenth season later this month with concerts entitled “Out of This World,” under the direction of conductor Anna Edwards. The concert will feature music from well-known science fiction films like “Star Wars” and “Star Trek,” among others.

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“This is the first time dancers perform with live musicians,” Heidel said. “It will be a lot of fun for both musicians and dancers. So we’re trying to bring the youth in as much as we can.”

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South Whidbey Syrian Refugee Project Monday, October 10, 6:30pm Langley United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Ave.

As we are all aware, the conflict in Syria has t created thousands of refugees from this region. The plight of these families is tragic and heartbreaking. As a compassionate nation, we have always opened our hearts and doors to those who are suffering. Please come learn about how we can work together to provide help to and possibly even welcome a small group of these refugees into our community. Speaker will be John Forseth, Lutheran Community Services Refugee Resettlement.

For more information, contact Nancy Roger at neroger@yahoo.com

Medicare Open Enrollment Wednesday, October 12, 10:00am Oak Harbor Senior Center It’s time to consider your Medicare options for 2017. Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7. There are several plans from which to choose. Each has different premiums, benefits, deductibles, co-pays and preferred pharmacies. Plans can and do change every year.

Join the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) for a FREE unbiased workshop to help determine the best options for you at the lowest cost. No pre-registration required. For more information, call (360)2794580.

NRA Personal Protection in the Home Class Friday, October 14, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, October 15, 8:00am-6:00pm NWSA Range, 886 Gun Club Rd, Oak Harbor Cost: $25, includes a book This class builds on skills already gained in other shooting classes and shooting styles, which the student must be able to show documentation or competency. The class also gives

a thorough legal brief on the provisions of law pertaining to the ownership and use of a firearm. Defensive shooting skills are emphasized in this class. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail. com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

Soils in Our Gardens Sunday, October 16, 1:00pm-2:30pm Master Gardener Educational Gardens, Greenbank Farm Free Learn about the chemical and physical properties of Whidbey soils and how they impact your gardening strategies.

Presenter: Gary Ketcheson. Gary is a retired US Forest Service hydrologist. He is experienced in managing soil and water resources and a Master Gardener. Part of the 2016 Master Gardener Educational Series. All seminars qualify for Continuing Education credits for Master Gardeners. For more information, call (360) 240-5527 or visit http://ext100.wsu.edu/island/ gardening/master-gardeners/

Croptoberfest Scrapbooking Workshop Friday, October 21, 5:30pm-10:30pm, $10 Saturday, October 22, 9:00am-5:00pm, $20 Preserve your special photos and memories at a fun 2 day Croptoberfest scrapbooking workshop in Oak Harbor! Come for both days, leave your things overnight and save $5. From beginners to masters, all levels are welcome.

Fee includes a meal, exclusive gift, prizes, ideas/inspiration, fun and tools available to use during the event. Supplies will be available for purchase or feel free to bring what you have. Seating is limited so reserve yours today.

Contact Nancy Cunningham (808) 779-8280 or picsonapage@gmail.com with any questions and to register for the event.

Ultimately, those involved in the production of November say the play is much more about what unites us than what divides us as Americans, and they feel it is a perfect antidote to the political

blues that many may be feeling right about now.

Mayer said he hopes audiences will appreciate the complexities involved in making tough decisions and will leave the theater with “a hope that we can come together over our shared American experience, and a sore face from laughing.”

Duncan said there is no better time to see this play.

“It could have been written last week,” she said.

“It’s fast, funny, thought-provoking and ridiculous, and just what we need before we vote.”

Due to adult humor and profanity, this production is recommended for ages 13 and above.

Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays from Oct. 7 through Oct. 22. Ticket prices range from $15 to $22. A $10 preview night will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. For more details and to order tickets, go to www.wicaonline.org. WICA is located at 565 Camano Ave., Langley.

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Life Tributes JOHN M. FAKKEMA John Maynard Fakkema died suddenly at Peace Health Hospital in Bellingham September 26, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born in Oak Harbor August 3, 1930 to Chris and Della (Rientjes) Fakkema. John attended Oak Harbor High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball. He graduated with the Class of 1948.

John’s first job was working on the narrow-gauge railroads in Alaska with Jim Rientjes. 18 months of Alaska convinced John to return to the Northwest. John decided to further his education, so he attended Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa and then to Lynden and two more years at Western Washington State College.

John was married to Joyce Heeringa in Lynden June 22, 1956. John was hired as a teacher at Lynden Christian School. Eventually, he and Joyce decided to move to Oak Harbor where John was hired as a teacher at the Oak Harbor Christian School for three years.

John was always looking for opportunities to better support his family and he bought into the Anacortes Co-op Plywood Mill as a shareholder, working there for the next five years. He also began operation of a Commercial Gillnetter on the waters of Puget Sound, a job he truly loved.

In 1967, John was hired by the Oak Harbor School District as a school bus driver and over the next 30 years, John advanced through the district to the position of Transportation Supervisor and eventually to Director of Transportation, Maintenance and Security, retiring in 1996. Following retirement, John and Joyce enjoyed being Snowbirds, spending their winters at El Mirage, AZ. John was very much involved in his community. He was a Life Member of the First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor, serving on Consistory and the Board of Elders, a member of the Whidbey Golf & Country Club, Oak Harbor Navy League, served 16 years on the Board of Trustees for Northwestern College, spent 12 years on the Oak Harbor City Council and many years as President of the Swantown Water District.

John is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce and by four children and their spouses: Robin Scott Fakkema of Mt. Vernon. Ranae Rose VandenBergh and Pieter of Pensacola, FL, Karla Joy Keyes and Roswell of Bellingham and Jay Brent Fakkema, also of Bellingham. Two brothers and their spouses, Chuck and Marlene Fakkema and Robert and Susan Fakkema, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

Visitation was held Friday, September 30, 2016 at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. Family graveside services for John Fakkema were held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. A Celebration of Life followed at the Oak Harbor First Reformed Church with Pastor Matt Waite officiating with a reception in Wezeman Hall after. Please visit John’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC. Oak Harbor, WA.

Richard G. Bryan Richard G. Bryan passed away at home with his family September 27, 2016. He was born near Philadelphia, PA and lived in Cincinnati, OH, Franklin Lakes, NJ, and Westport, CT before moving to the Seattle area in 1993 and retiring to Whidbey Island in 2002. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1960 and earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati in 1966.

His career was spent in marketing, sales, and general management. He held executive positions with Procter & Gamble, the American Cyanamid Company, AT&T Wire-

less, and most recently with the Marketwave Corporation (now part of Accrue Software Inc.) in Seattle.

At Marketwave, he was excited to be involved in the many changes the internet brought to business practices and to participate in implementing those changes.

Before moving to Seattle, he also spent several years in management consulting with Glendinning Associates and the Weston Group in Connecticut.

He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed outdoor activities, particularly his daily three mile runs.

He had a life-long interest in baseball and became an avid fan of the Mariners after moving to the Seattle area. He cherished the companionship of many Labrador retrievers over the years and could always be found with a Lab at his side. He and his wife were active in Labrador retriever rescue, and served as foster parents for more than 150 homeless Labradors in the last 20 years.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edith, and sons Ken Bryan of Seattle and David Bryan of New York City.

His life will be celebrated privately by his family. Memorial donations may be sent to Old Dog Haven (Lake Stevens, WA) or to the ALS Association.

Please visit Richard’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC Oak Harbor, WA.

ALVIN MORRELL Alvin “Al” Morrell passed away September 30, 2016 at Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville at the age of 74. Al was born April 28, 1942 in Milton, FL to George and Ruby Morrell.

At age 14, Al and his family moved to Pawnee, NE. In 1964, Al enlisted in the U.S. Navy, joining the Construction Battalion (Seebees) branch.

Al’s first duty station following boot camp was Okinawa.

He then went to Vietnam then Japan. While he was in Japan, he met Junko Ogawa. She was working in the same department. Al and Junko were married in Tokyo and they were transferred to the states. Al was sent to school for Speed Boat Operations in Vallejo, CA. Al’s next stop was to Midway Island, then unaccompanied to Diego Garcia and finally to NAS Whidbey Island, where they built their home. Al was then assigned as a Seebee to the U.S. State Department, 5 years working in Africa, Italy, Zaire, Pakistan and Afghanistan. While on Embassy duty in Pakistan, the consulate was attacked.

Al and Junko lost everything they owned. He was then assigned to public works NAF Atsugi in Japan as his last tour before retirement.

Al and Junko returned to Whidbey Island where Al began a series of second occupations. He served as a security guard at the Texaco Refinery in Anacortes, served as a maintenance supervisor for property management in Anacortes for a Stanwood firm, attended school in Seattle for Appliance Repair and then worked for Stan’s Repair Service of Oak Harbor. His last employment was with Brown & Root at NAS Whidbey Island.

Al is survived by his wife Junko. He was a member of Whidby Island Lodge #15, F&AM, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Whitehead-Muzzall Post #7392, American Legion George Morris Post #129, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 95, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge #2362, the Scottish Rite and the Disabled American Veterans Association.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 7, 2016 at 1pm with Chaplain David G. Lura, USNR (Ret.) officiating. Graveside committal services will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the NAS Whidbey Island Honor Guard.

A reception will follow for family and friends. Please visit Al’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC.

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

MONDAY, August 29 10:29am, SR 20 Elderly female dressed in bath robe, on shoulder with shovel. Looks like she's digging something.

12:20pm, Sonic Ln. Caller hearing high pitched sounds coming from his phone. Thinks someone may be deliberately sending this noise.

1:26pm, Main St. Female across from Napa near bus stop, standing still with arm extended holding a bag. Hasn’t moved in a long time. Wearing stocking cap & blue backpack.

8:32pm, Sonic Ln. Reporting subjects hiding in trees and underbrush. Harassing him, calling him names. States trying to lure caller out front so they can break into the back.

MONDAY, September 5 12:23pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party requesting call regarding issue with a bunch of feral cats.

2:47pm, SW Barrington Dr. Caller reporting dog on roof. Tried to get it down. Home owners not home.

11:50pm, SR 20 Caller advising female at location is requesting police find her place to stay.

TUESDAY, September 6 9:53am, SE Barrington Dr. Caller requesting call regarding questions about marijuana and alcohol use in public.

7:15pm, SR 20 Caller reporting haze in bathroom that is causing physical side effects.

THURSDAY, September 1 9:32am, E Whidbey Ave. Advising three males flying kites in the middle of the street. Appear shady.

WEDNESDAY, September 7 8:44am, SW Muzzall St. Advising ongoing issue with estranged wife video recording every conversation.

10:21am, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting party advising subjects outside on some furniture.

12:53pm, NE Regatta Dr. Caller requesting tow to location.

8:38pm, NW Falls Creek Loop Caller advising neighbor is playing loud music. Subject refused to turn music down and slammed door in caller’s face.

9:35pm, NE Riksen Way Reporting party advising dogs barking at location.

FRIDAY, September 2 10:53pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party states male subject is using the EMS system to broadcast personal information over the air.

10:55pm, Case Rd. Reporting vehicle driving with flat tire.

1:04pm, SE Barrington Dr. Requesting contact regarding child she is babysitting who keeps trying to run away.

8:54pm, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party advising someone is smoking in area.

SATURDAY, September 3 1:34pm, SR 20 Reporting female subject in store who was talking very loudly to herself and causing a disturbance.

2:17pm, SW Beeksma Dr. Reporting party advising white female is passed out in grass at location.

9:36pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advising male is walking up the street, talking to himself and yelling.

SUNDAY, September 4 10:50am, SW Erie St. Caller advising subjects loading up carts and trying to leave without paying.

4:38pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising male rolling on ground screaming, possibly in pain.

5:03pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Requesting phone call. Wondering if it's legal for someone to smoke from a pipe in public.

7:37pm, S Beeksma Dr. Reporting party requesting check on female swimming in cold water all by herself.

4:13pm, SW Barrington Dr. Caller states male with knife, brass knuckles is intimidating people at bus stop.

5:07pm, SW Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising someone took his beer from him.

8:05pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Caller heard subject near the gazebo tell another subject he was going to shoot him in the eye three times.

THURSDAY, September 8 8:19am, NE 7th Ave. Caller requesting officer to pick up sensitive documents found on ground.

12:17pm, S Beeksma Dr. Caller advising male subject refusing to leave port-o-potty.

7:21pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising granddaughter was caught shoplifting and would like officer to tell her what could happen if she continues with “got away with it” attitude.

FRIDAY, September 9 9:32pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller advising having brain injury.

10:31pm, SW Kittitas Ct. Advising elderly female crashed vehicle into front of caller’s house.

2:11pm, S. Beeksma Dr. Reporting party advising of male subject at location hitting trash cans and yelling.

SATURDAY, September 10 4:01am, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising male subject was under the reporting party’s tires.

8:37am, NE Harvest Dr. Caller advising male subject walked into caller’s back door.

MONDAY, September 12 2:45pm, SW Heller St. Caller requesting contact to help him get his cat out from under the porch.

6:43pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party advising she did something evil.

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FARAWAY ENTERTAINMENT YOUR LOCAL MOVIE THEATER

By Carey Ross Birth of a Nation: A film about the Nat Turner rebellion and the harsh realities of life in the antebellum South to which we had pinned our Oscar hopes before all was derailed by director and star Nate Parker’s troubling criminal history. (R • 1 hr. 50 min.)

Blair Witch: Remember when "The Blair Witch Project" came out and scared the ever-living crap out of everyone? The witch is back, baby.  (R • 1 hr. 29 min.)

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.)

Deepwater Horizon: I was wondering when Hollywood would get around to turning one of the worst manmade environmental disasters of our time into an action thriller, and now I wonder no more. I’m willing to give this one a pass, however, because it was directed by Peter Berg, the man who gave me both "Friday Night Lights" and "The Last Seduction."  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 39 min.)

The Girl on the Train: I read this book– billed as the next "Gone Girl"–in one day, not because it was great, but because it was good enough and I had a day to devote to it.

That pretty much sums up how I feel about the film adaptation: probably not great, but it stars Emily Blunt and Justin Theroux and was directed by Tate Taylor ("The Help"), so it’ll be good enough to devote a couple of hours to.  (R • 1 hr. 52 min.)

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.)

Masterminds: This is billed as an “action comedy based on true events” and it stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, and three out of the four Ghostbusters (Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones), and should be the funniest movie any of us have ever seen, given all that.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Milton’s Secret: When I think of books that would make great film adaptations, Eckhart Tolle’s canon does not come to mind. The message of fighting bullying with inner peace is well-intentioned (if probably a little oversimplified), and the movie features Donald Sutherland’s first starring role in a decade, so while it may not mend your psyche, it likely won’t trouble it further either.  (PG • 1 hr. 29 min.)

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children: It’s a Tim Burton movie that does not star Johnny Depp, so I have high hopes. Either this film will be a whimsical visual delight that takes place in the kind of world that only exists in Burton’s mind, or a precious, affected jumble of mania.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

Queen of Katwe: Disney takes on the true story of young Ugandan corn seller whose life is changed when she learns to play chess, and has the good sense to cast Lupita Nyong’o and David Oyelowo and so has made a movie both triumphant and uplifting.  (PG • 2 hrs. 4 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.)

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.)

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life: When he’s not writing about murdering murderers who murder, James Patterson writes YA novels about awkwardness of adoFor Anacortes theater showings, please see lescence. Kudos to Patterson for coming up www.fandango.com. For Blue Fox and Oak with a title that speaks so much stone-cold Harbor Cinemas showings see ads on this truth that anyone who ever went to middle page. school can probably relate to it. Puzzle  (PG) 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.27)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

A VERY VERSATILE FRUIT! This time of year is just fantastic. The air takes on a different quality (of course it does, the seasons have changed), it seems crisper, and fresher.

Stores stock their shelves with hues of orange and red products of all sorts, from food to fashion.

And this time of year, is when we consume apple anything until our hearts' content.

I read a rather interesting article about apples. It was an excerpt from a book called The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart, and my, oh my! I did not know the things I learned about apples before reading this. It’s believed that apples have been around for approximately 50 to 65 million years.

Yes, MILLION. Ms. Stewart, in fact, mentions in her book, the DNA of apples is incredibly complex, much more so than our human DNA. This means while we humans will produce relatively unique offspring who will look kind of like some relative or another, apples, due to the diversity and sheer number of their genes, will produce little “offspring” apples that don’t “resemble” the parent apple at all.

With the vast range of apple possibilities, it’s no wonder we have so many different kinds to choose from in stores and orchards alike.

Apples make so many delicious things. They can be put into both sweet and savory dishes, such as the acorn squash and apple soup I mentioned in last week's article. One of the most prevalent and, in my house, highly anticipated autumn time

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treats is apple cider. The flavor is steeped with the essence of the season. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, and its flavor can be ‘played around with.’

America seems to have this deep rooted love of apple cider going all the way back to when the first English settlers arrived. The English had already been making cider when the Romans arrived, so they knew what was what there. When the English arrived in America and found only notso-tasty, inedible crabapples, they sent requests back to England for apple seeds to be sent over so orchards could be cultivated. The weather on the East Coast was far more amenable to the growth of apple trees than it was to other crops like barley and, as such, cider production was a big deal to say the least. When settlers began trekking out west, they took with them this innate love for the drink. Have you ever heard of ‘Johnny Appleseed?’ He was a real man, fancy that! His real name wasn’t Johnny Appleseed though, it was actually John Chapman. He was a missionary who went ahead of the west-bound settlers and grafted nurseries of apple trees in Ohio and the Great Lakes regions. These saplings were sold to newcomers which earned him the moniker ‘Johnny Appleseed.’

There are so many different varieties of apples in the world. According to Cook’s Wisdom, there are 7,000 different types. That’s a lot of apples, and would take us years and years to sample each and every one. In the United States, there are a few common ones. These are Golden Delicious,

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Apple Crumble is first on my list. This dessert is so simple and can be made using organic ingredients too. You could also reduce the amount of sugar a recipe calls for, or opt for another sweetener entirely to suit your needs and taste. Coconut sugar is an option in lieu of brown sugar, and the crumble itself can consist of rolled oats, nutmeg, cinnamon, almonds, or walnuts. You could always use honey instead of sugar when preparing the apples themselves, so this indulgence has the potential to become a little healthier than its contemporaries. Aside from apple crumble, there’s always savory dishes this juicy fruit can be added to. Apple cider-braised pork loin, Pork chops with apples and onion, steamed apple garlic chicken foil pouches, apple and walnut chicken salad sandwiches, or even a red cabbage, raisin and apple slaw. They can be put on a grilled cheese sandwich to give it a little somthin’ somethin’ and even make companions of maple syrup and cheddar cheese in a pie! There are so many ways we can get creative with this sweet, sometimes tart treat nature provides us (abundantly) at this time of the year.

This fruit isn’t just mouth wateringly pleasing, it has taken center stage in strange endeavors, such as the most apples crushed in one minute with a person’s bicep….which happened to be done

by Linsey Lindbery June 26, 2013. She crushed 8 apples with her biceps. Impressive. The heaviest apple, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, weighed in at a whopping 4 lbs., 1 oz.

It was grown and harvested by Chisato Iwasaki October 24, 2005, and the most apples bobbed

in one minute was a record breaking 37 apples by Cherry Yoshitake.

From the dawn of time to finding its niche in world record title holding feats, the humble apple is the most amazing edible I have come across. Its ability to become anything, its range of species, the vast difference between flavors and textures and its overall ability to find its way into almost every facet of life is nothing short of astounding. Dear readers, I am going to leave you with an easy recipe for apple grilled cheese sandwiches which I found on www.minimalistbaker.com but I adapted it slightly for myself the last time I made it, so it's the recipe I am including. I used Granny Smith apples, but you could try something a little less tart if you like.

Cooking is about exploring so I hope you enjoy this recipe and get creative! Please send me your comments, questions, information and recipes because as always, I’d love to hear from you. So, Lets Dish!

Apple Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 4 Slices whole wheat bread 1 Tart green apple, sliced ½ Sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 Slices medium cheddar cheese 2 Tablespoons butter Sautée the onions over medium heat in a pan with a little cooking spray. Cook until onions are soft and slightly browned. Spread the butter on one side of each slice of whole wheat bread. Place two slices of the bread, buttered side down, in a pan.

Top with cheese, slices of apple, sautéed onion, and topped again with the other slices of bread, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat for 2 to three minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown. Cut in half or quarters, serve warm with a glass of cool apple cider perhaps and enjoy! www.weldonowen.com/blog/7000-varietiesapples-and-18-you-actually-need-know-about http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2011/02/the-ciderpress-the-lost-american-beverage.html http://minimalistbaker.com/sweet-and-savorygrilled-cheese/ www.utne.com/arts/history-of-cider-making-ze0z1 306zpit?pageid=5#PageContent5 To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Time is precious this week, Aries. Fighting for the impractical is time wasted, especially on the 6th. By clearly establishing who you are and where you’re going, you save time, particularly on the 8th. Besides saving time on that day, a clear self-identity pays practical dividends as well. On the 12th, be wary of too-cozy relations that inhibit your ability to think clearly, lulling you into a false sense of security.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) The important things this week take place out of sight at the feeling level. First, a failed situation on the 6th disappoints by causing you to miss out on the fun. Then on the 8th, not getting the respect you feel is your due creates much internal drama. The 12th may soften you with a taste of that desired respect, but it may also leave you vulnerable to one who knows how to take advantage of the softness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Early week, you may feel empty as someone normally close becomes emotionally distant. A sudden attraction to someone or something you were never interested in before may be among the repercussions, particularly on the 6th, as you try to fill the emptiness. Someone, a younger sibling, perhaps, is a powerful stabilizing influence on the 8th. The 12th helps you to clarify your thinking on this and other matters.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Emotional challenges mark the week, beginning with an unusual situation involving a peer or sibling on the 6th.

Acting on your inclination to reach out and help them is more important than your actual ability to fix things. On the 8th, however, your efforts to do good bear fruit. Your nurturing and healing capacities deliver powerfully on that day. A turnabout comes on the 12th, when you get recognition for the good you do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Encounters with down or dispirited people are likely early week, most notably on the 6th.

If your naturally sunny disposition suffers as a result, a change of scene will help right you. The lion-hearted side of your nature may surface out of necessity on the 8th. Practical demands force your hand that day, with a favorable outcome probable. Events on the 12th reveal a better use for an under-utilized talent or ability.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Circumstances early-week may cause you to suffer a temporary lapse of optimism. Thinking of the big picture on the 6th, particularly your ambitions from earlier in the year, will help buoy you up. Your competitive spirit sails you through events on the 8th, stimulating you to successes you might not achieve on another

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It’s the relatively small things that trouble you this week, Libra. Little troubles may loom bigger than they normally would, on the 6th, especially.

Events mid-week help you begin to restore a sense of perspective. They might also cause you to feel like lashing out at the people or things that have challenged you.

The tangible benefits of the 8th outweigh any difficulties. The 12th helps you to realize your own role in creating your troubles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This week exposes weaknesses in your planning or long-term goals. On the 6th, it’s a simple lack of resources that hampers you most. After finding the ways and means to fix the weakness and overcome the problem on the 8th, you may want to double down in your pursuits. Over-optimism is a risk on the 12th, leading to investments of time, energy and money that may not pay off for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Yours is likely to be a rather narrow focus this week, especially on the 6th. The good part of this narrow view is that you won’t waste time on things that don’t matter. The bad is that events you might otherwise have seen coming take you completely by surprise. In the aftermath, you may have to fight hard to restore order, particularly on the 8th. One result is a keener appreciation for the big picture on the 12th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Old grounds already covered become the subject of inner questioning this week. Your broad guiding principles, themselves, may come up for review on the 6th. Events set into motion on the 8th require quick action on your part to remedy. A thorough understanding of who you are and where you’re going will aid your responses and put you ahead.

Look to the 12th for better clarity around the issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your week is defined by feelings of uncertainty where there was optimism before.

Financial matters that involve others, and so are beyond your direct control, surface on the 6th. A natural winnowing process is at work here. A cutting of ties is likely on the 8th as part of redefining yourself and your position, with ample rewards for your action. But congratulating yourself too soon will hinder the understandings to come later, particularly on the 12th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Limits to what you can do, where you can go and what you can accomplish are issues this week. Questioning your path and purpose is natural at this time, especially on the 6th.

What are likely to be vigorous efforts to reassert yourself on the 8th yield good results, albeit in an unexpected way. Developments on the 12th leave you stronger in light of insights and understandings you lacked at week’s beginning. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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No one wants to think about their death any sooner than they must, but planning your funeral and cemetery services in advance, called “preplanning” or “prearranging,” is a responsible, caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones.

It’s easy to understand how making decisions now about your final arrangements can help assure those left behind that your wishes are being honored.

Contact Burley Funeral Chapel or Visser Funeral Home, request a Personal Planning Guide or use our free online tool to make your selections now and share them with your loved ones.

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