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What does Wi-Fi stand for?

Actually, that’s kind of a trick question, because it doesn’t stand for anything. It is a play off of the term Hi-Fi, used to describe high-fidelity stereo systems (way) back in the mid 20th Century, so some people assume it is short for Wireless Fidelity, but it’s not. (Sorry.) The term Wi-Fi was coined by a branding campaign back in the 1990s, because it is a lot easier to say than IEEE 802.11b/g/a. (Don’t you agree?) Technically it only applies to the 2.4 GHz band, but people use it interchangeably with any wireless computer network.

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A wireless network is more accurately referred to as a WLAN. Even if you don’t care about being technically accurate, it is helpful to know these terms are interchangeable. If you look on your router (the black/gray/white blinking box with wires and things sticking out of it), you will probably see a status light on the front that says “WLAN.” If it’s lit, it means your wireless (or Wi-Fi, if you prefer) is active, and you can connect your laptop, tablet, phone, etc., simply by selecting the SSID (i.e. name) of your WLAN. If your network is secured (i.e. encrypted) with a passphrase, you will need to know it to type it in when you first connect. After that, your computer should remember the passphrase.

If you’ve been shopping for routers recently, you’ve noticed some of them say “dual-band” wireless. This means there are at least two separate antennas transmitting the same network simultaneously at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. There are a lot of highly technical differences between these, but let me simplify it for you: • 2.4 GHz is more widely used, which means it is compatible with more devices, but is also more congested—with devices fighting for the same wavelength. Congestion causes interference, which can cause slower performance and dropouts (i.e. sudden disconnects).

• 5GHz is less congested, and can connect at much higher speeds, but has a shorter range and doesn’t go through walls/ceilings as well. So to get enough coverage you typically need multiple access points (or extenders).

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If you look at all the options for wireless routers, either at an electronics store or online, you’ll notice there are a lot of choices. It can be pretty overwhelming, to say the least. Many people make a choice based on how high-tech it looks.

Unfortunately, looks can be deceiving when it comes to routers. Manufacturers seem to spend a lot of time making them look cool on the outside, but it’s the inside that really counts. You can get a decent dual-band router for under $100, but you won’t really know how it will perform at your home or office until you try it out. Or, if you don’t mind spending $200-300 or more, you can get a high-performance router designed for serious gaming and file sharing.

Personally, I think you pay more for flash than functionality on those. Definitely read reviews, but my experience is performance often comes down to factors like location and interference.

A Little Perspective In general, people don’t realize how incredibly complex wireless networking is. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of software and hardware pieces, not to mention multiples of standards, protocols and connections within and between each and every piece of equipment along the chain that have to communicate with each other in order for you to get a single email.

It doesn’t cease to amaze me how an entire document can make it to the other side of the world in mere seconds after I click the Send button.

In that way, it does seem a little like magic. So consider this the next time you feel like throwing your computer out the window just because your pages take more than a couple seconds to load.

And yes, there are things you can do to make it better...

Location, Location, Location No matter how much you spent, all wireless routers have to overcome the same three factors: • Distance • Attenuation • Interference In spite of the fact Wi-Fi is invisible, there is no magic involved. Wireless signals are subject to the laws of physics. Actually, they work a lot like sound waves… except you can’t hear them, of course. Signal levels drop the further they travel, and are reduced every time they go through a wall or floor/ceiling. The more dense the material (like concrete or metal), the more it attenuates.

So, in general, you want to locate your wireless router as centrally as possible so it doesn’t have to travel from one end of the building to the other.

Wireless routers are also affected by other wireless devices, such as cordless phones, cell phones, as well as microwave ovens. Think of it like trying to hold a conversation in a crowded restaurant.

The more people who are talking in the room, the harder it is to hear the person next to you.

Engineers refer to this as the signal-to-noise ratio.

There are only two ways to combat it: • Reduce the noise level • Increase the signal level.

Most routers have a fixed signal strength, but with some you can actually increase the output power of the antenna. This might sound like a good idea, but could reduce the performance of other wireless devices nearby, or force them to increase their signal level. Back to the noisy restaurant example, think of what happens when one person raises his/her voice in order to be heard. Then the next person raises his/her voice, and so on, until the overall noise level goes up, and then you are back where you started. This can be bad news for people with health sensitivities to wireless interference, (EMF) but that’s a whole other subject.

It’s not always possible to reduce the noise, but you might be able to separate the “loudest” noise sources by putting them in different rooms.

For example, put your cordless phone base in one room and your Wi-Fi router in another. Or at least on opposite sides of the room. If possible, try to locate your wireless router as close to the center of the area you are trying to cover. Some people recommend trying different antenna positions, or even aiming the signal with aluminum foil or a tin can. I have tried some of those techniques, but never noticed much of a difference. There are directional antennas available, but you do really have to know what you are doing to chose the right ones and make them work.

If you have a large house or office that is spread out, there is only so much you can do to get the signal to cover the entire building. You can try installing Wi-Fi extenders throughout the house/ office to re-broadcast the wireless signal, but that can get tricky. There are some techniques to get the most out of your extenders, but we don’t have space to go into that here. For more, check out my articles at: www.A-TECH.onlne/blog.

Joel Kennedy is the owner of The A-TECH Computers + Support in Freeland, WA. For more helpful tips on how to get the most out of your technology, check out his other articles or subscribe at A-TECH.online

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Last Sunday without Seahawks football was like an ice cream cone without the ice cream.

We had nothing to lick.

This Sunday's game against the Falcons could be like watching a couple of bully birds in a bird bath. Go ahead, peck a winner.

Wedding fun Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, living in Miami, are all excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss their wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests they go in. Jacob addresses the man behind the counter: "Are you the owner?"

The pharmacist answers, "Yes." Jacob: "We're about to get married. Do you sell heart medication?"

Pharmacist: "Of course, we do."

Jacob: "How about medicine for circulation?"

Pharmacist: "All kinds."

Jacob: "Medicine for rheumatism?"

Pharmacist: "Definitely."

Jacob: "How about suppositories?"

Pharmacist: "You bet!"

Jacob: "Medicine for memory problems, arthritis and Alzheimer's?"

Pharmacist: "Yes, a large variety. The works."

Jacob: "What about vitamins, sleeping pills, Geritol, antidotes for Parkinson's disease?"

Pharmacist: "Absolutely."

Jacob: "Everything for heartburn and indigestion?"

Pharmacist: "We sure do."

Jacob: "You sell wheelchairs and walkers and canes?"

Pharmacist: "All speeds and sizes."

Jacob: "Adult diapers?"

Pharmacist: "Sure."

Jacob: "We'd like to use this store as our Bridal Registry.”

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Sign Us Infection Breaking news: We only have a few more weeks to enjoy vertical and horizontal colored signage.

While some folks consider political support an exercise of our 1st amendment freedoms, others may feel such visible shows of voting preference are as much a public nuisance as loud music at Mo's Pub, formerly immersed in Langley controversy.

Don't get me wrong. I love political signs. I have a shed full. Never throw away a political sign. The candidate may run again. In fact, I not only keep the signs, I keep the political memorabilia.

Not only do I still have my Nixon Now buttons, I still use, very proudly, my Mary Margaret Haugen emery boards. By the way, according to Wikipedia, “emery boards are pieces of cardboard which have emery or emery paper glued to them, making them both abrasive and flexible. The emery board was first patented by J. Parker Pray of New York in 1883.” Let us emery.

My admiration for political signage and the placement thereof is right up there with eggs basted in bacon grease, Sky Bars, and Classics Illustrated comic books.

Imagine driving highway 525 the length of Whidbey Island, seeing your own name in different sizes and shapes cascading across fields of harvested hay and squished squash.

I love the giant Helen Price-Johnson signs covering the old Idle Time Motel/Inverness sign on the east side of 525 south of Freeland. I love the all-GOP signs on Ray Gabelein's property—Go Barbara! Go Norma!

I love the Jill Johnson giant JILL letters on her signs.

Clipping along the island corridor at sixty miles per hour, those four letters are much easier to spot than the flowers for five dollars signs on card tables on Bayview Road.

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with myself, about myself, that will last as long as honored by the signatories. For purposes of contractual clarity, I used my birth name and my high school nickname for the signature lines. This will avoid confusion should I develop a split personality before the document is notarized.

Maybe the commissioners, post election, will consider an annual Sign Appreciation Day. We could all post our signs, saying anything we want, for 24 hours, once a year. Communities could compete, within and without zip-codes. It would be like texting and twittering, but with signs limited to a certain number of letters and spaces.

For you Judge Judy fans, my new contract is a Personal Services contract, for a life term. Basically, the agreement between me and myself states I will try my best to never be serious again. While the Washington revised code does not require a witness for a personal services contract, I will notarize my signatures with the expired California notary stamp I have had since 1974. It was a proud moment for me back then to become a notary.

Even though my commission has expired, the stamp still holds ink. Why not use it?

If my yet-to-be-proposed proposal is passed, me thinks I would create a sign for our neighborhood that repeats the caveat our high school biology teacher, Doc Anna, had printed above the classroom clock hanging above the blackboard—Time passes, but will you?

Only four more weeks to enjoy the yard clutter of constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of expression. Be these statements written or spoken, the next four weeks should rival any class officer elections we ever held at Oil City Senior High, including our 12th grade line-up.

As we say at the Freeland Post office when Postmaster James adjusts the new wall clock, Stamp On! Just ask Dan or Tara next time you go in to pick up your mail that went to Langley from Freeland so it could come back the next day.

That year, my basketball, track and church choir buddy Ridge was running for class officer. Despite my weakness at art, Ridge asked for my help in crafting a few campaign posters. The one which may have assured his defeat showcased a portrait of a young boy with his forefinger crammed up his nose. The caption—Pick a Winner! Vote for Ridge!

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While Ridge did not win the election, his campaign promises of free school lunches, free lunch candy, and the return of recess are still a hope for all of us. In fact, another poster we made for Ridge might have been modified by one of this year's presidential candidates. What do you think? In 1965, we were standing outside the school before morning assemblies brandishing posters which displayed, in vivid black marker, Make Recess Great Again!

Enjoy the yard signs everywhere while they last.

Like Christmas lights at Jerry Beck's house, we won't be able to enjoy them forever, unless you have a shed-full.

Contract time This morning, I signed a contract. I do not usually sign contracts because they are usually only relevant when they are breached. Like wedding vows, the words of a contract mean different things to different people. Of course, all words do.

So, this morning, I decided to sign a contract

Polegion Mom always told us kids politics and religion do not mix. Neither do present day political parties. In honor of all of us who are riding the fence, John 3:16 Fitzgerald Kennedy and John 3:16 McCain.

Cook out Congrats to Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire for being the only college campus in the country to use purified waste vegetable oil to heat the students. While only one third of the 5500 students are warmed by used vegetable oil, apparently other students are envious.

Many in Freeland stay warm by going into Texaco's Short Stop. While folks may not smell of used vegetable oil before and after pumping gas, try to get out of there without smelling of fried chicken.

Don't forget to cluck!

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Bits & Pieces many Central Whidbey residents in the ten years I have been associated with the Port of Coupeville. My advice to them is that they should consistently ask for explanations for all Port of Coupeville motions, actions, and policies and attend Port meetings to witness firsthand Commissioner behavior. Currently, there is adequate provision for public comment.

Letters to the Editor Editor,

My heartfelt thanks to all those individuals with whom I have interacted over the years on behalf of the Port.

Cordially, Mike Diamanti

Lab Services Now Available in Clinton

This letter is to express our support for Senator Barbara Bailey for re-election.

We have known Senator Bailey for over 10 years as a woman of integrity, always willing to listen and responsive to our concerns. She is vigilant in blocking new, unnecessary tax increases and eliminating government waste.

She understands the effect on small business of minimum wage and income tax increases.

She is unwavering in her support for our military and Veterans. She knows the economic impact they have on our region.

As small business owners, we appreciate her efforts and urge everyone to vote for Senator Bailey.

Tim and Sonna Ryan, Oak Harbor

Editor, I moved to the 10th Legislative district from the 45th district last year. I recently met Senator Barbara Bailey and was quite impressed by her polished appearance and even temperament, and the great strides that she has made as the chair of the Senate Higher Education committee. I was pleased to find out that as Chair of that committee, Senator Bailey proposed SB 5954 (The College Affordability Program). This program cuts college tuitions for state funded schools from 5% to 20%.

Now I ask you, when have tuitions actually gone down in our lifetime? Senator Bailey is a great advocate for higher education in our state by lowering tuitions for state schools. A vote for Senator Barbara Bailey is a vote for a brighter future for our state.

Thank you, Linda Leavengood, Camano Island

Editor, The following is an open letter to the Port of Coupeville Commissioners.

Port of Coupeville Commissioners: This letter is my formal notice of resignation, effective immediately, from the Port of Coupeville Commissioners board as District 3 Commissioner.

The surprise motion to terminate our executive director at the September 29th, 2016 meeting is completely at odds with my goals and objectives for the Port of Coupeville. Coming on the heels of the resignation of our events coordinator (Kristi O’Donnell), and our financial services provider (Jones and Associates Accounting), this motion stops the flow of Port operations at a time when a steady hand was required.

Since I disagree with the action taken, working with Commissioners Bell and Mishasek going forward on whatever their plans are for the Port of Coupeville, strikes me as an unworkable situation.

WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Clinton is open for laboratory services on Mondays.

WhidbeyHealth Laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists and Medicare. All testing personnel are certified medical technologists, or medical technicians and the phlebotomists are skilled at difficult blood draws.

The lab is currently open on Mondays only between 8:30am and 4:30pm. (Please note that the clinic is closed for lunch from 12:30pm to 1:30pm) No appointment is necessary, but it is encouraged by calling: (360) 678-7656, ext. 4107 or (360) 321-7656, ext. 4107. Walk-ins are also welcome.

WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Clinton, a department of WhidbeyHealth Medical Center, is located at 11245 State Route 525 in Clinton.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

Speaker to Explore Women’s Changing Political Influence What motivated women in Washington state to buck social norms and pursue political leadership roles?

Jeanne Kohl-Welles will answer that question and more in her October 15 presentation at Langley Library, 104 Second Street. Her talk, “Women as Political Change Agents,” will start at 10:00am. It is free and open to the public.

Kohl-Welles will engage with the audience to examine the development and influence of women’s leadership roles from the late 1800s to the present. She will include a parallel examination of male leadership roles and discuss what is needed to increase representation of women in politics today.

Kohl-Welles is a member of the King County Council. Before being elected to that position in 2015, she served in the Washington state Senate for 21 years. Since 1985, she has taught women’s studies, sociology and education courses as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Washington. So co-founded Win With Women, which supports the election of women to the Washington state Legislature.

Her Langley talk is supported by Humanities Washington and Friends of the Langley Library.

For more information, contact Vicky Welfare, Langley Library Branch Manager, at (360) 221-4383 or vwelfare@sno-isle.org

As President of the Board, it has become impossible to facilitate Port meetings and efficiently accomplish necessary priorities in a timely manner. Without support from the other two commissioners, the executive director is having his judgment questioned, is frequently under attack, and is expected to fix, resolve, and promote all the Port’s objectives, which are now, by definition, a moving target.

Island Transit Seeking Input on 2017 Draft Budget and Service Review

My resignation comes reluctantly because of the widespread support I have received from

Island Transit will hold a series of public meetings to solicit feedback on the draft 2017

[Submitted by Deborah Tahara, Sno-Isle Libraries]

budget and ongoing service review. These meetings will be at the following locations and times:

Monday, October 17, 5:00pm-7:00pm Camano Multipurpose Room, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island Wednesday, October 19, 12:00pm-2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room, Skagit Valley College, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor Wednesday, October 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Avenue, Freeland Thursday, October 20, 12:00pm-2:00pm Island Transit, 19758 SR20, Coupeville 2017 will mark 30 years of service for Island Transit. As Island Transit looks toward the future, it is time to think strategically. Island Transit wishes to respond to the changing needs of the community—and that means they need to hear from you (even if you don’t currently ride). Your input will help define the role of public transit on Whidbey and Camano Island in the future; evolve the Island Transit experience over time; and improve Island Transit to work better for you and people you know.

Please take the time to participate in the survey, which will be available online or at the public meetings starting October 17. You can find additional information and a link to the survey (starting on Oct. 17) at www.islandtransit.org.

The draft 2017 budget is available online on the Island Transit website. Hard copies are also available at the Island Transit Whidbey Island Main Base and the Camano Island Satellite Base. The public is encouraged to share comments regarding where services can be adjusted to better reflect community needs; whether through adjustment of services, expansion to weekends or areas underserved, and the importance of maintaining connections with transportation services in Skagit and Snohomish counties. Staff will be available to provide Information about the ongoing service review at each of the meetings.

In addition to attending these public meetings, comments may be sent via USPS to the main office at 19758 SR 20, Coupeville, WA, 98239, or emailed to info@islandtransit.org. The deadline for 2017 budget comments is Friday, November 18, 2016.

[Submitted by Robyn Goldring, Island Transit]

High Schoolers Get Real-World Business Experience in the Student Entrepreneur Challenge The second annual Student Entrepreneur Challenge is coming to Island County high schools!

The Challenge provides students with realworld business experience. They write a business plan, recruit investors, and sell a product or service for one week. Each team is paired with a local business mentor who acts as the team’s own personal advisor.

The members of the team with the highest profit at the end of the competition receive an in-school scholarship of $250 which they can use immediately for competition fees, school equipment, or other academic pursuits. Additional prizes include $100 per student for continuing business, and $100 per student for best use of Sno-Isle Libraries resources.

Last year’s Challenge received submissions from five teams at Oak Harbor and South Whidbey High Schools, and those teams made a combined total profit of over $3,000 in one week!

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Students in grades 9-12 can participate and can come from home school programs as well as public schools. The application deadline for student teams is October 19. To learn more, contact Sami Postma at (360) 678-6889 or email iscoedf@outlook.com.

[Submitted by Sami Postma, Island County EDC]

Larsen Invites Constituents To Freeland ‘Mobile Office Hours’ Constituents of Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) are invited to meet one-on-one with his staff at a “mobile office hours” event in Freeland on October 20.

Larsen’s staff hold monthly “mobile office hours” events to hear directly from constituents, address their questions and concerns and help them receive assistance from federal agencies, including: ·Social Security Administration benefits ·Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims ·IRS refund issues ·U.S. immigration matters ·Office of Personnel Management retirement benefits A team from Larsen’s office will be available to meet with constituents at the library from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Anyone who may be unable to attend this event may call Larsen’s Everett office at (425) 252-3188 to schedule a meeting in one of his district offices.

In the 114th Congress, Larsen’s office was able to assist more than 734 constituents who were facing issues with federal agencies.

[Submitted by Douglas Wagoner]

South Whidbey Ryther Mardi Unit Dinner & Auction The South Whidbey Ryther Mardi Unit is planning another great Dinner and Auction for Saturday, October 22. 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 in Langley, WA. This year’s theme is “Let’s Have a Ball Helping Ryther” and you can win a prize by dressing in sports attire.

Just to mention a few procurement items for the auction: Disneyland tickets, Holland America Cruise for 2 for 7 days, round trip airfare for 2 on Spirit Airlines, ski lift tickets, lots of gift cards and many more items you will want to bid on. They are especially happy to auction an autographed Mariner ball signed by Seattle’s new Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. along with Edgar Martinez and other Mariners so tell friends about this priceless item. Doors open at 5:00pm and dinner begins at 6:00pm. The cost of this fun event is $35 per person. Please contact Sara Wilcox for information and tickets at saraw@whidbey.com or (360) 331-7103.

[Submitted by Sara Wilcox]

Taking Back Unwanted Prescription On Saturday, October 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm local agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to any of the sites listed below.

(The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

“The aim of this Challenge is to show students that they can be their own boss, and they can do it right here and right now,” notes Program Director Sami Postma. “College isn’t for everyone; we have a lot of needs as a community that can be filled without a degree.

Last April, Americans turned in 447 tons (over 893,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 11 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 6.4 million pounds—about 3,200 tons—of pills.

“The EDF, their teachers at school, the sponsors of the Challenge, the individuals who have agreed to mentor teams, the customers that shop from them during the week of

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of

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prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Annual Mutt Strut Dog Parade & Costume Contest, sponsored by Goosefoot. Mutt Strut registration begins at 11:00am; the parade is at 12 noon with costume judging to follow.

Prizes awarded for: best dog costume; best owner & dog costume combo; best trick; best celebrity dog. There might even be a surprise prize category or two made up on the spot by emcee and Whidbey Island’s “conductor of fun” Jim Freeman.

Newcomer, a Quaker, cuts across secular and spiritual boundaries and has become a prominent voice for progressive spirituality, social justice and interfaith dialogue.

Other Activities:

On Saturday, October 22, from 10:00am to 2:00pm bring your expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs to:

Apple Stacking contest for all ages, sponsored by the Bayview Farmers Market Live music Local wine tasting Bayview Farmers Market on-site, featuring more than 50 vendors representing farmers, producers, artisans, and chefs.

Representatives from local animal organizations will have booths with information about animal adoption, resources, and more!

Throughout her career, Newcomer has created several presentations and PBS specials and worked extensively with beloved authors, scientists and progressive theologians, including Barbara Kingsolver, Jill Bolte Taylor, Phillip Gulley, Marcus Borg, Jim Wallis, Brian McLaren, and Scott Russell Sanders.

Island County Sheriff Office - 5521 E. Harbor Road, Freeland Coupeville Marshals Office - City Hall, 4 N.E. Seventh Street, Coupeville Oak Harbor Police Department - 860 S.E. Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 22 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website (www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_ disposal/takeback/index.html)

Apple Day and the Mutt Strut are organized by Bayview Farm & Garden, the Bayview Farmer’s Market, and Goosefoot.

Please call (360) 321-4145 for further information or visit www.goosefoot.org for further details. The location of the event is 5603 Bayview Road, Langley.

[Submitted by Wylie Farr, Island County Sheriff’s Office]

Apple Day and Mutt Strut Dog Parade & Costume Contest Historic Bayview Corner will host Apple Day, featuring the 11th annual Mutt Strut dog parade and costume contest, on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. All activities are free, with a charge for food and beverages; the event takes place rain or shine.

[Submitted by Marian A. Myszkowski, Goosefoot]

Carrie Newcomer in Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church

This family friendly community festival will feature the following activities: Staff from Bayview Farm & Garden will be on hand in the green house pressing apples for fresh cold and hot cider. Dozens of apple varieties will be available for a delicious apple tasting experience.

Dress up your favorite canine for the 11th

“I am one of a growing number of people who don’t want to put the sacred in such a small container,” says Newcomer. “I am disturbed that one very narrowly focused and extremely political brand of Christianity being called the ‘religious voice.’ There are wide communities of spiritual people who believe that walking this world in love and compassion is about feeding the hungry, providing for the poor or sick, caring for our elders, making sure that the table of love includes and welcomes everyone, educating our children and young people, honoring our beautiful and interconnected planet.”

Newcomer will be in concert on Sunday afternoon, October 23 at 3:00pm. She will also be accompanied by pianist Gary Walters. The concert is free, but an offering will be taken to help defray expenses. More info at: www.trinitylutheranfreeland.org.

[Submitted by Karl Olsen, Trinity Lutheran Church]

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Described as “a soaring songstress” by Billboard, a “prairie mystic” by the Boston Globe, and cited by Rolling Stone that she “asks all the right questions,” Newcomer’s music explores the intersection of the spiritual and the daily, the sacred and the ordinary.

Boeing Boeing Tickets On Sale Now

Singer/songwriter folk artist Carrie Newcomer will be in concert at 3:00pm Sunday, October 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland.

Tickets are on sale now for the Tony Award Winning 1960’s French farce Boeing Boeing.

Director Dulcey Whyte and her cast are ready to soar in the stratosphere for your entertainment with this action filled comedy. Bernard

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(Duvan Lopez) a business man living in Paris is juggling three romances with airline hostesses Gloria (Diane Collette) the American; Gabriella (Christina Contreras) the Italian; and Gretchen (Tamara Sykes) the German. Bernard’s analysis of airline flight schedules and the efficiency of his housekeeper Berthe (Tess Hightower) keep his three fiancées from crossing paths during layovers at his apartment. A change in flight schedules land all three women in Bernard’s apartment on the same day. Fly in the unexpected arrival of Robert (Eric George), a bewildered friend of Bernard’s from Wisconsin launching Bernard’s charade into comedic turbulence. Come fly with the cast of Boeing Boeing! “[Boeing Boeing] a play named for an aircraft soars into the stratosphere of physical comedy.

[Boeing Boeing] may be earthy, but it’s seldom earthbound.” The New York Times Boeing Boeing opens Friday, November 4.

Performances of Boeing Boeing are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm with Sunday matinees at 2:30pm starting Friday, November 4 through Sunday, November 20. The Whidbey Playhouse offers special discounts for military members, senior citizens, groups of ten or more and even greater discounts for groups of 30 or more. For more information, contact the Whidbey Playhouse, located at 730 SE Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor, by phone at (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse. com.

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Humanities Washington Honors Sno-Isle Libraries with 2016 Award Sno-Isle Libraries is the recipient of the 2016 Humanities Washington Award.

“We treasure our partnership with Humanities Washington and are thrilled to be honored with this award,” Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director Jonalyn Woolf-Ivory said. The BITS & PIECES

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11th annual Mutt Strut

Dog Parade

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Saturday, October 22, 2016 Registration begins 11:00 am • Mutt Strut at 12 noon at the Bayview Cash Store • 5603 Bayview Road • Langley Prizes for: Best Dog Costume Best Celebrity Dog Best Owner & Dog Costume Combo

Best Trick

The Mutt Strut is part of Apple Day, featuring apple tasting, face painting, live music, and more at Bayview Farm & Garden and the Bayview Farmers Market, 10 am – 2 pm. All activities are free!

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Carrie Newcomer in Concert Sunday, October 23, 3:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Carrie is a Quaker from Indiana and is a talented performer, gifted songwriter and keen observer of spiritual matters. She explores “the intersection of the spiritual and the daily, the sacred and the ordinary.”

All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Candidate Forums Thursday, October 13, 6:00pm-9:00pm UUCWI, 20103 SR 525, Freeland

Live Music: Ike & the Ol’ Man

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Saturday, October 15, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Friday, October 21, 3:00pm Regency on Whidbey, 1040 Kimball Ave, Oak Harbor

A father-son duo playing Acoustic/Piano Coffee House jams mixed in with new and classic covers that will jumpstart your weekend. No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Harvest Party at Tilth Market

Thursday, October 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Elks Lodge, 155 Ernst St, Oak Harbor

Sunday, October 16, 11:00am-2:00pm 2812 Thompson Road, Langley

Candidates will answer questions and discuss topics presented by the League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island. Forums will include Congressional District 2 Candidates; 10th District Legislative Candidates; Island County Commissioner Candidates. Free and open to the public. For more information, email lev. whidbey@gmail.com

Celebrate the harvest season at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market. It’s the last market day of the 2016 season and there will be special activities. Come in costume for a chance to win a prize for the best adult and best child costume; and one for the scariest.

There may be pumpkins to decorate, too. Get a custom face-painting by Hahna Luna the Health Fairy. Make your own spider- or pumpkin-decorated bookmark compliments of artist Carla Walsh. Peter Lawlor performs Sea Shanties on his melodeon. Shop for onions, pumpkins, squash, apples, hardy kiwi and more.

Live Music: Tom Mullin Friday, October 14, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Tom Mullin is a veteran multi-faceted musical performing artist: guitarist, vocalist and keyboardist. A pro acoustic solo artist since the 70’s, he brings a wide variety of cover material well known to the Woodstock generation. No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Frightville XVI Fridays, October 14, 21 & 28, 7:00pm-12:00am Saturdays, October 15, 22 & 29, 7:00pm-12:00am Monday, October 31, 7:00pm-12:00am Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor $13 per person Kid’s matinees held Saturdays, October 22 & 29 from 11:00am to 2:00pm, tickets $4 per person. Presented by the Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor. For more information, call (360) 240-9273 or visit Facebook.com/frightville

“November”: a Political Satire by David Mamet Fridays, October 14 & 21, 7:30pm Saturdays, October 15 & 22, 7:30pm Sunday, October 16, 2:00pm Tickets: $15-22 Just as the 2016 Presidential election campaign enters its final weeks, November offers audiences a fiendishly funny, over-the-top take on the state of American politics. Recommended for ages 13+ due to adult humor and profanity. For tickets or more information, call (360) 221-8262 or visit www.wicaonline.org

Audubon Field Trip Saturday, October 15, 8:00am Fidalgo Island Experience the fall migration of birds from the shores, forests and lakes of Fidalgo Island with Steve Ellis, a Whidbey Audubon Society field trip leader. Fidalgo neighbors Whidbey Island to the north. Meet at Oak Harbor City Beach at 8:00am for this half-day trip (note the early time). Carpools are a must and each vehicle will need a Discover Pass. There is some walking. Leave a message for Ellis at (360) 678-2264, if more information is needed.

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 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.

Book Signing Tuesday, October 18, 11:00am-3:00pm Island Drug, Oak Harbor Gail Rognan will sign her book, I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls. Rognan offers a raw, candid account of how she “grew a pair” when diagnosed with breast cancer and found her voice, realizing that in order to live she had to speak up and risk being judged and criticized. Through her story, Rognan shares how our mind, body and spirit intersect to help us heal ourselves; how alternative treatments can be combined with traditional health treatments; how to listen to ourselves and avoid illness; and how illness can teach us about who we really are. Books will be available for purchase.

WIWS Presents A Walk Through the Grades Wednesday, October 19, 8:30am-10:00am Whidbey Island Waldorf, Clinton Experience Waldorf education in action, through discussion and observation of classesin-session. Discover how Waldorf schools cultivate a passion for learning, a strong sense of self and a commitment to creating a better world. Q & A may continue until 10:30am, at which time you may go out onto the land where children will be in recess. Free admission, please RSVP karina@wiws.org or call (360) 341-5686.

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Helen Price Johnson, Gary Wray, Jill Johnson, and John Fowkes will be the guests. The is a perfect opportunity for you to see and hear the candidates up close and personal. For more information, call (360) 279-0933.

1st Annual Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance & Chili Cook-Off Friday, October 21, 6:00pm Freeland Hall, 1515 Shoreline Dr, Freeland This exciting event, benefitting the Coupeville Boys & Girls Club, will include a live and silent auction, chili cook-off and sides served

by Front Street Grill, a root beer float bar and games for the kids, and beer served by Penn Cove Tap Room. The Club is still accepting chili entries, donations for their auctions, and sponsorships. All proceeds will go toward the academic, fine arts, healthy habits, science, summer camp, athletics, and teen programs offered by the Coupeville Boys & Girls Club.

The Club accepts members from all of Whidbey Island, especially those in Coupeville, Greenbank, Freeland, Langley, and Clinton. For more information, email caguilar@bgcsc.org or call (360) 678-5640.

Whidbey Island Community Orchestra Fall Concert: “Simply Classical” Friday, October 21, 7:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Featuring concertmaster Brian Kenney in Mozart Adagio and works by Beethoven, Handel, and Haydn. Admission is free, donations accepted at the door.

Apple Day & Mutt Strut Saturday, October 22, 10:00am-2:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley All activities are free, with a charge for food and beverages; the event takes place rain or shine. Staff from Bayview Farm & Garden will be on hand in the green house pressing apples for fresh cold and hot cider. Mutt Strut registration begins at 11:00am; the parade is at noon with costume judging to follow. Prizes awarded for: best dog costume; best owner & dog costume combo; best trick; best celebrity dog. For more information, call (360) 321-4145 or visit www.goosefoot.org. The location of the event is 5603 Bayview Road.

Crab Dinner Fundraiser and Auction Saturday, October 22, 4:00pm Nordic Lodge, Coupeville Proceeds benefit the Coupeville Booster Club.

Tickets available at Penn Cove Vet, bayleaf or by contacting Fawn at (360) 672-5853.

South Whidbey Ryther Mardi Unit Dinner and Auction Saturday, October 22, 5:00pm Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, Langley $35 per person 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.

She rarely appears in the Pacific Northwest, so it is a great opportunity to hear a truly exceptional performer in concert that won’t happen again for awhile. Come and join Carrie as she sings about lives lived in connection, compassion and love.

100 Word Short Story Smash with Chris Spencer Thursday, October 27, 7:30pm WICA, Zech Hall, Langley All Seats $12 Local author and personality Chris Spencer returns for the 10th 100 Word Short Story Smash. Write your heart out, send it in and compete for fame, glory, and a little bit of cash in this popular ode to concise editing! This year, the Short Story Smash is moved to Zech Hall to feature WICA’s popular Piano Bar with drinks being served throughout the evening.

Star Party Friday, October 28, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, email icaspub@juno.com or visit www.icas-wa.org.

St. Hubert Holiday Bazaar Saturday, October 29, 9:30am-3:00pm St. Hubert Church, Langley Shop early for gifts, jewelry, crafts, and books.

The bazaar includes a bake sale and amazing raffle items. Lunch, pie and hot cider will also be available.

Midway Monster Mash Saturday, October 29, 5:00pm-8:00pm Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor Zombie makeup at Whidbey Playhouse begins at 3:30pm followed by Zombie Crawl to Midway Traders Village for music, food, crafts and games. Please call (360) 929-1452 for more information.

Chili Cook off & Pumpkin Contest Saturday, October 29, 5:30pm-9:30pm Oak Harbor Elks Club, 155 NE Ernst St. Oak Harbor Grad Night 2017 is hosting a Chili Cook off & Pumpkin fundraising event.

Chili Contest: Show off your chili cooking skills by entering your chili in the taste testing contest for $25. There is a cover charge of $5 for the chili tasting event.

Pumpkin contest: Enter your pre-carved pumpkin into the pumpkin contest for $5.

Prizes will be awarded for both chili and pumpkin winners! Enjoy live music provided

by Oak Harbor’s very own Backyard Bison. For further information, please contact OakHarborGradNight2017@gmail.com

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

Wednesday, October 19, 3:00pm Regency on Whidbey, 1040 Kimball Ave, Oak Harbor

Live Music: J.P. Falcon Saturday, October 22, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, October 13, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

Dave Hayes and Doris Brevoort will be the guests. The is a perfect opportunity for you to see and hear the candidates up close and personal. For more information, call (360) 279-0933.

A self taught acoustic guitarist, singer, songwriter and a proud member of the Blackfeet Nation, J.P. Falcon performs originals and covers all over the Northwest, Montana and Hawaii. No cover. For more information, call

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 nego-

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED. tiates a cordial “understanding” with Adolf Hitler, while the new government embarks on a program of folksy anti-Semitism. For adults 2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: “Part Wild” Friday, October 14, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of “Part Wild” by Ceirdwen Terrill.

One-on-One Business Mentoring Friday, October 14, 3:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-5:00pm Freeland Library Starting a business or growing an existing one? Have an idea but not sure what to do next? Ron Claude, a local SCORE volunteer mentor, brings 25+ years of executive experience to free one-on-one counseling sessions aimed at helping your business thrive.

Join Jerry Mercer for a discussion of “A Choice of Freedom,” the first book in a series of five about a young man during the Revolutionary War. 3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, October 18, 9:30am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a great book discussion of Evelyn Waugh’s “Brideshead Revisited.” The wellsprings of desire and the impediments to love come brilliantly into focus in Evelyn Waugh’s masterpiece - a novel that immerses us in the glittering and seductive world of English aristocracy in the waning days of the empire.

Internet for Beginners Wednesday, October 18, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to access and use the internet on your own. In this hands-on class you’ll learn how to use the Internet, what it can do, and how much fun it can be to surf the Web. This class is intended for beginning computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills. A limited number of laptop computers will be available, please preregister to reserve a computer.

Thrills & Chills with Waverly Curtis Tuesday, October 18, 1:30pm Oak Harbor Library Meet the writing duo Waverly Fitzgerald and Curt Colbert, authors of the Barking Detective mysteries. Also appearing is Pepe the Chihuahua. Book signing immediately following program.

Sound Healing – Acutonics Tuesday, October 18, 5:30pm Oak Harbor Library Join Janie Keilwitz, MN, BSN, RN for an informative presentation on how the combined use of sound vibration and principals of Chinese medicine can help to alleviate physical, mental, and emotional issues within the body.

Presented by Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association. Visit www.wihha.com for more information. Everyone is welcome.

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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Anatomy of a Masterpiece Thursday, October 20, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Tuesday, October 25, 12:00pm-1:30pm Freeland Library Join Lance Rhoades, film and literature historian, for a conversation about Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. How does Frankenstein serve as a symbol in debates about technology, slavery, and universal suffrage? For more information, visit www.humanities.org. Everyone is welcome.

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Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale This section will publish every Thursday starting October 29 Filipino Christian Fellowship Saturday, October 15, 10:00am-3:00pm through December 17. Deadline is the Thursday prior to publication.

Sundays, 2:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Meets at Church on the Rock, Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

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Additional fiction and nonfiction books every www.ohcfellowship.com month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

Healing Rooms Quality book donations are always appreciEvery Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm ated.

5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland Understanding Trauma and PTSD The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desirSaturday, October 15, 10:00am-12:00pm ing personal prayer for physical, emotional, or Freeland Library spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians Trauma is in the nervous system, not the from several local churches that are dedicated event. Understanding how and why we react to praying for healing the sick in our commuto events, or even the memory of events, can nity. All ministry is private, confidential, and help us during unsettling, stressful times. In free. Teams are available to pray for individuals this workshop you will learn: how the fight or who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis. flight system works in the body, symptoms of For more information, contact Ann at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, first aid for chil(425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or dren who have experienced trauma, and effecvisit the International Association of Healing tive tools for managing stress and anxiety.

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Class will be presented by Lynne Burrows, MA, a former psychotherapist specializing in shock Living Circle: Friends on the Path trauma and trauma recovery.

Every Sunday, 11:00am Meet the Author: Jerry Mercer Monday, October 17, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library

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917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and WHAT'S GOING ON

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VP-40 AND VAQ-138 RETURN HOME FROM DEPLOYMENT (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Cooper/Released)

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Cooper/Released) Lt. j.g. Chris Gibson, Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, hugs his wife after returning home from to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from deployment. VP-40 conducted patrol and reconnaissance operations in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. ▼

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Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Billy Swinney, Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, holds his son after returning home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from deployment.

VP-40 conducted patrol and reconnaissance operations in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released) Petty Officer 2nd Class James Regan, Electronic Attack Squadron 138, holds his daughter after returning home from deployment at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Electronic Attack Squadron 138 conducted electronic warfare operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ▼

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Cooper/Released) Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Chad Sweetser, Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, hugs his children after returning home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from deployment. VP-40 conducted patrol and reconnaissance operations in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. ▲

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Petty Officer 1st Class Andres Barrera, Electronic Attack Squadron 138, poses for a photo with his sons after returning home from deployment at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Electronic Attack Squadron 138 conducted electronic warfare operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

(U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released) Petty Officer 1st Class Jamaica Francia, Electronic Attack Squadron 138, hugs her daughters after returning home from deployment at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Electronic Attack Squadron 138 conducted electronic warfare operations in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. ▲

VAQ-139 Receives Perfect Score During CWTPI The “Cougars” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139 received a perfect score during an EA-18G Growler Conventional Weapons Technical Proficiency Inspection (CWTPI) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island September 19, 2016.

The inspection evaluated the squadron’s ability to upload and download conventional ordnance per established procedures and directives.

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Perform post-load checks to ensure weapons systems are ready for launch, and post engine turn-up and arming/de-arming procedures using applicable hand and arm signals.

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Cmdr. David Skarosi, VAQ-139’s commanding officer, added that “there’s no need for

The Cougar team was able to complete the evolution in three hours, as opposed to the more typical two days under the direction of Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jarret Nitta and overseen by Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Marlon Blackmon.

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“The ATs and AOs have put in a tremendous amount of time preparing for this important evolution, and all of that work has clearly paid off,” said Ensign Dave Harris, VAQ-139’s armament division officer.

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Have a boot-scootin’ good time for a good cause First time barn dance and chili cook off raises money for Coupeville Boys and Girls Club

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Break out the boots and get ready to have a good ol’ time at the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club’s annual fundraiser.

The organization’s first Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance and Chili Cook Off will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Freeland Hall, 1515 Shoreview Drive in Freeland.

“This is our signature fundraising event for the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club and I wanted to do something unique,” said unit director Crystal Aguilar.

“We’ve had different themes over the years and they’ve all been more upscale, elegant affairs,” she continued. “But that’s not necessarily our demographic. People on Whidbey Island are casual, we like to let loose and enjoy ourselves.”

Since the Freeland Hall boasts a nice dance floor, Aguilar said members of the boys and girls club have been learning a line dance in hopes of spurring those attending into taking a few turns on the dance floor themselves.

The chili cook off portion of the evening is also inspired by Whidbey Island. Aguilar said people all over the island are proud of their gardens and raising their own food, they’re proud of their signature recipes and those that may have been in their families for years, so she thought a chili cook off would be fun.

“I thought having an event like this to bring people together and showcase our great food and celebrate our own family histories and traditions would impact the kids and maybe one day get them to develop their own traditions,” said Aguilar.

The deadline to enter the chili cook off has been extended until Monday, Oct. 17. Cost to enter the cook off is $15. There are four different categories, including Classic Red Chili (with or without meat), White Chili, Vegan Chili and Vegetarian Chili. Contestants are asked to bring two crockpots full of chili and they must provide a list of ingredients, which will be posted. Aguilar is hoping to get at least 20 to 25 contestants and said she’s already had some Seattle chefs apply.

“Everyone will be given a camping mug and they can go around and try all the different types, then vote on their favorite,” she said.

“Chili will be the main course, but we’ll also have hors d’oeuvres catered by Front Street Grill and a root beer float bar for kids and adults.”

Crystal Aguilar, Unit Director for Coupeville Boys and Girls Club

Aguilar said Penn Cove Brewing will also be serving beer for adults and is helping to put together a craft beer grab.

“Adults can purchase a bottle cap with a number on it and will grab the corresponding craft beer at the end of the night,” she explained.

Cost to attend the event, which will also feature a live and silent auction, is $30 per person. All proceeds benefit the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club.

“All in all I think it’s going to be a great event,” Aguilar said. “I’m excited about the challenge and I have great faith in our Whidbey community that they will come out and support our kids.

“Through their support we can provide better programs and improve our reach to kids on the Island,” she continued.

More information on the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County, Coupeville Unit is available online at www. coupevilleboysandgirlsclub.org and entry forms and information on the barn dance and chili cook off can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coupevillebgc/?fref=ts. You can also call the club at 360-678-5640.

Courtesy of Coupeville Boys and Girls Club All those attending the upcoming Boot Scootin’ Barn Dance and Chili Cook Off to benefit the Coupeville Boys and Girls Club will be given a special edition mug to use to sample chili.

The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at Freeland Hall.

Local historian pens first complete history of NAS Whidbey Island

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Anyone with old photographs or stories about Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has a chance to have them included in a new book detailing NASWI’s history.

Local historian Will Stein is writing what is believed to be the first and only book detailing the complete history of NASWI. As it happens, the book’s release is very timely, as the base will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2017.

“They’ve written a lot about the base, but no one has ever written a book about it,” said Stein.

“There’s no comprehensive story.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Local historian Will Stein is writing the first comprehensive history of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and is seeking input from local residents.

The work is not intended as a history of Oak Harbor or even the base’s impact on Whidbey Island life. It will be a chronological story of how a little refueling and rearming base for seaplanes

very quickly became one of the Navy’s best West Coast assets.

“It was built to support NAS Seattle Sand Point because Sand Point could no longer operate; they were restricted from flying armed aircraft due to the encroachment of the city of Seattle, even by 1940,” Stein explained. “The 13th Naval District Headquarters, which is now the Navy Region Northwest, ordered NAS Seattle to look around for a suitable site for a refueling and rearming base.”

On its original commissioning day, said Stein, the Navy served cold sandwiches and beans because they hadn’t thought of building a galley and it wasn’t completed.

“They thought this is just going to be a support facility, a refueling and rearming base, 248 men,”

he said. “It was not built to be its own separate entity, it was simply to be a support facility for Seattle, but rapidly events overtook it as the summer, autumn and winter of 1941 came.”

According to Stein, by 1949 the Navy announced there was no future development needed for Sand Point.

“This place was chosen,” he said. “It was called the 'Master Jet Plan.' All of the sudden it was no longer a $3.7 million expenditure, it was more like about $60 million, so it never was a refueling and rearming base. What it was built to be, it never was.

“In 1970, all flying at Sand Point ceased,” he continued. “The base remained open until 1995 as a

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Those are grim, sobering statistics.

It’s hard to fight the battle, much less win the war, when the enemy is undetected.

One of the keys in the fight against breast cancer is early detection; that is one of the main tenants of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual campaign each October seeks to raise awareness of the disease by promoting early detection, education and support services.

According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer (which can also affect men) is the second most common type of cancer found in women. There are about 220,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in women each year, about 2,000 in men. About 40,000 women die each year from breast cancer, about 400 men lose the battle each year.

But there is good news. Breast cancer is detectable. It is treatable. It is possible to come out on the other side of the battle with a clean bill of health. It’s not easy, but it’s worth the fight, according to several Whidbey Island women who are breast cancer survivors.

“It’s like a kick in the stomach when somebody tells you,” said Linda Bass, a 17-year survivor. “I did as much research as I could and the women who shared their stories, that was a big help to me.

“In two-and-a-half years I had gone through a divorce, menopause a breakup and then this. It was not a good two years,” she continued. “But, I survived it. And I always feel that the reason I’m here is to help other people.”

In a rather ironic twist of fate, Bass was there for

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Linda Bass (left) and Tonica Mitchell are both breast cancer survivors. The co-workers spoke about the importance of early detection in winning the battle against breast cancer.

co-worker Tonica Mitchell when Mitchell was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. She announced during our interview that her fiveyear mammogram was clean. She stressed how important it is to get over the fear and trepidation and get the annual exam.

“If you don’t want to do it for yourself, do it for your family,” said Mitchell. “Because if you don’t, you may not be around for them next year. And that’s the biggest issue, getting that early detection.”

Mitchell, who was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer, had a lumpectomy followed by chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Bass, who had Stage III breast cancer, had a mastectomy. Both are quick to admit their journeys were not easy,

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but were made more bearable by the care and support of their families, friends, faith – and a good sense of humor.

“I went to work and two of the girls were complaining about a bad hair day,” Mitchell recalled.

“And I went over to them and said “Do you want to see a bad hair day?” and they said “Yeah,” and I reached up and just pulled a whole gob of hair out of my head and I just started laughing.”

“She’d come to work in different hair colors – “Oh I want to see what a red head looks like,” or, “Let’s see what a blonde looks like.” She made it fun,” said Bass. “And you do because other people don’t know what to say.”

“You’re self-conscious,” admitted Mitchell. “Not

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only does your hair fall out, but your eye lashes, your eyebrows.

“But it was wonderful not shaving my legs for months, not to mention my arm pits for that matter,” she continued with a laugh. “So I tried to look for the positive aspects.”

Three-time cancer survivor Gail Rognan said her cancer experience helped her find her voice.

She had a double mastectomy and then sought alternative follow-up treatment. She chronicles her journey in her book “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls.”

“I learned that I am stronger than I thought I was and that things happen in life you can’t control” she said. “It is how you deal with them that matters. Whether I was cured from cancer or not, I knew that I needed to heal myself and my life. One way I did that was by telling my story honestly by writing a book.”

“A lot of positive things can come out of this,” Mitchell acknowledged. “I enjoyed losing my hair.

I know that sounds crazy, but it was like I don’t have to worry about a bad hair day for a long time.

“You try not to take things for granted,” she continued. “And you don’t let the little things upset you that used to upset you. Take care of the big things and the little things will take care of themselves. This was a big thing – all the other stuff doesn’t matter.”

“You have your bad days, but what worked for me was, I would go to the beach,” said Bass. “And I would look at things and think you know, you might be a grain of sand in the scheme of things.

You’ll be okay.”

Surviving breast cancer means becoming part of a sisterhood that can only be understood by those who have gone through the fight.

Each person has to deal with their diagnosis and their journey in their own way, said Bass.

“You belong to a club you don’t want to belong to,” Bass said.

“Everybody has to make their own decisions,” she said. “And you have to be active and part of the team, because you’re more positive. And I’m here to tell you, if you’re not positive you will not survive.”

“We’re pretty tough women,” said Mitchell. “And we can be there for someone else who is maybe just starting to go through it. Just the fact that we are here and we can talk about it, shows that it can be survived. But you have to get detected, you have to be able to find it.”

“Your support network is probably the most important thing that you’re going to have to get you through it, and trying to keep a positive attitude,” Mitchell said.

“I saw it as life’s way of redirecting me,” said Rognan. “I knew something good would come from it. I am more who I truly am and make no excuses for that. For me, it took three reoccurrences of cancer to stop fighting the disease and start focusing on healing myself.”

“You have to find something to hang onto to survive,” Bass said. “I had a church, a family who is wonderful, I had a neighbor who would check on me and bring me Jell-o. They would do things like that. Her son would come over and stack wood for me. Those little things mean a lot.”

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“If you don’t have bad things in your life, you don’t appreciate the good things,” Bass reflected.

“I don’t wish it on anybody but I could do it, I went through it – there’s hope. There’s education, there’s support. There’s everything waiting for you with open arms. All you have to do is walk through and have that test.”

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support facility, and the site eventually became Magnuson Park.“ Stein, who volunteers as a counselor for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society on the Seaplane Base, has surrounded himself with history for years. He has served as the director of operations for the PBY Naval Aviation Museum, as a PBY Memorial Foundation board member and is currently the historian for the organization. Even his office in Building 13 is steeped in history, and not just the historic photos and memorabilia covering the walls.

“This building, from 1942, was originally the barracks and the galley,” he said. “There are only four buildings on NAS Whidbey that are really ancient and are still standing. Here, the fire station, Building 12, which used to be the museum/admin and the old control tower up on the hill – and the steel hangar.”

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Stein has been working on the book for about seven months and hopes to have it completed by the end of the year. He said he has been most surprised by the amount of misinformation he’s found.

“Things such as this building – I asked four sailors about it today and three of them said 'Yeah, I heard it was the morgue,'” he said. “No, it wasn’t.

It’s an awful big building, it would have had to be the national morgue or something, it’s huge. So it’s clearing up little things like that.”

Another mystery he wanted to solve was the spelling discrepancy he kept finding for “Whidbey.” In all Navy documents, it’s spelled with an “e,” but in old newspaper accounts, it’s spelled “Whidby.”

“I talked to Bud Zylstra about it and he said the 'e' was the Navy’s influence,” said Stein. “With locals,

it lost its “e” after a while. If you look at papers all through the war, there’s no “e,” then, finally towards the end of the war, it starts creeping in.

One of the few places that still has no “e” is the Masonic Lodge down in Coupeville, because it was incorporated back when the locals weren’t using 'e’s.'”

Stein said the book will have a special emphasis on showing some of these things that are still around that used to be something else.

“I would like mysteries like that to be solved, just to show people who drive by “Aha! That’s what that was for,”” he said. “That will be a big part of the book. People can look and say “Doggone, I didn’t know that.””

Much of the information Stein has found has come from NAS Whidbey Public Affairs, online, public libraries, the National Archives, located in the former supply building of NAS Seattle, the Naval Historical Center in Bremerton and the Island County Historical Society. He has also conducted lots of interviews and would still love to talk with people who have stories or old photos of the base.

“There’s still plenty of time to get in the book,” he said. “Really what helps out the most is talking to people who come forth and say 'here’s something you haven’t seen,' or 'here’s my photo album.' It would help out tremendously.”

Anyone who has information or photos they would like to share with Stein can contact him at 360-720-9062 or by email at steindaddie@gmail. com.

“I want to enliven people’s curiosity,” he said.

“There’s so much out there that’s hidden. I love urban legends, but I like finding out where they came from. I love the discovery.”

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always be reduced to something as simple as a fear of failure or of being wrong. Recall this on the 16th and 17th to more easily discharge the situations that give rise to the fear.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Attempts to solve problems lead beyond mere logic and into the realm of intuition this week. Where others shrug and see no possible course of action on the 13th, the intuitiveminded will find a way. The less intuitive will find the 16th and 17th more to their liking, when rational and more easily justified solutions prevail. Both groups will find their efforts and actions more willingly supported by circumstance on those days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You may find yourself puzzling over the behavior of your children this week. At the least, their actions and reactions will be unexpected and hard to explain. Keep an open mind on the 13th and remember that things you don’t fully understand are not necessarily bad things. On the 16th and 17th, events that did not make sense before will become more easily understandable. Remember that genius is seldom appreciated in its own time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) This is a profitable week to examine your innermost thoughts and feelings. By noting what you are thinking and feeling on the 13th, clarifying insights into people and situations may be discovered that may not make immediate sense to your rational mind, but are helpful to you, nevertheless. Events on the 16th and 17th are especially likely to revolve around those discoveries. Troubling relationships stand to improve as a consequence.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) It’s a good week to stay out of the way and not resist events simply because you don’t fully understand them. By not over controlling things, especially the actions of your spouse or other close partner on the 13th, you stand to gain in ways that won’t become obvious until later.

If you can do this, events on the 16th and 17th in which you have a higher profile stand to unfold more favorably.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Decisions needing to be made this week deserve your careful thought, preferably in a time and place when you can be alone. Answers and insights you might otherwise have missed may result, particularly on the 13th.

Hold your thoughts without reservation or expectations, even the ones that don’t make immediate sense. On the 16th and 17th, you may better understand where they fit. Those days better support any necessary actions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your unconscious fears are likely to be driving your thoughts and actions much more than you realize this week. Problems that arise, especially on the 13th, are likely reflections of those. The issues may seem complex, but the underlying fear can almost

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your endeavors this week largely end in success, after initial disappointments. Goals set earlier in the year are likely agendas on the 13th. The 16th and 17th set you up to feel more in control than is likely early in the week.

Your choice on those days is between fleeing the things you dislike and pursuit of the things you like. Either choice is good, as long as you clearly distinguish between the two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Events this week cause you to revisit goals and ambitions from earlier in the year, including some that you may have neglected or forgotten. These may feel quite different from the way you previously regarded them.

Changes made as a result, particularly on the 16th and 17th, bring matters more into line with your current views and circumstances.

Deeper understandings about your path and purpose make it easier to move forward with your plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This week reinforces your already-great sense of determination with ideas and impulses that seem to come from out of the blue. They’re really coming from deep inside you, especially on the 13th. These new ideas, some useful and some not, all serve to augment your ingrained attitudes and round out who you are as a person. You may elect to modify certain aspects of your life as a result, particularly on the 16th and 17th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This week continues an ongoing process of chipping away at your ego drives as a way of encouraging you toward higher levels of expression.

What you do during the process matters less than why you do it.

Selfish motives are the least likely to find reward, especially on the 13th. Motives that center less on self and more on the best interest of all win biggest. The 16th and 17th are favorable in that regard.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) This week encourages you to examine your goals for the future in terms of the resources you have currently. Resources for this purpose includes not only physical possessions, but also talents and abilities and dependable allies, such as family and close friends. The 13th presents you with opportunities to gain more insightful ways of viewing it all. The 16th and 17th enrich you in the same context.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Events this week arise out of both your deepest beliefs about who you are as a person and your fears around those same beliefs. Many of these beliefs and fears are not held at the surface of your mind. Those may become visible to you, should you care to look, as a result of circumstances on the 13th. If you don’t always like what you see, the 16th and 17th support you in making changes.

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

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FRESH FARE AND HEALTHY HABITS After skin cancer, according to www.cdc.gov, breast cancer is the next most common cancer ‘among American women.’ This disease affects everyone far and wide often crippling families and friends emotionally, and the sufferer physically. Yet out of that suffering, bonds are forged. Ties between people, both family and strangers alike, are made and strengthened, a close knit community (one which expands thousands upon thousands of miles) is found and the people within this beautiful, resourceful community open their hearts and arms to welcome not only those whose lives have been touched by this disease, but those who want to become part of something important. The strength of standing together to raise awareness of the disease, what measures can be taken preventatively, and after diagnosis, the support available to all concerned, and information on healthy lifestyle drives us to keep on keeping on.

One of the best ways we can stay as healthy as possible is by eating as healthy as possible.

This is an overall statement, and while I am well aware certain genetic and environmental factors play large roles in breast cancer development, it never hurts to eat as healthily as we can. It can often be a daunting task, undertaking a new or healthier lifestyle. The first order of business is to always consult your primary care provider before embarking on any lifestyle or dietary change because, as a trained and qualified medical health professional, they are the only ones able to help you navigate your own health and make informed decisions based on their expertise and advice. The next step is to look at a healthy lifestyle from a positive perspective. It’s easy to feel restricted when commencing a healthy eating regime. It’s understandable how we might look at it as though we aren’t going to be “allowed” to eat a burger and fries but this isn’t the case at all. If we look at it as a new, exciting endeavor, a culinary adventure where we can explore, imagine and create entirely new foods and dishes from wholesome, fresh ingredients, it becomes something far more interesting and far less tedious than perhaps we initially thought it would be.

No more deep fried French fries and greasy burgers? No biggie, lets bake some of our own and grill up something less greasy. In fact why not make it an order of sweet potato fries, baked with a little olive oil, some sea salt, garlic and fresh rosemary? You know, to go along with our homemade Greek turkey burger on a whole wheat bun. Top it with julienne cucumber, slices of tomato, crisp romaine lettuce, and a pat of garlic-y, lemon-y yogurt dip on the bun.

Delicious!

With all the beautiful waterways surrounding us, there is never a shortage of fresh seafood to be had and there is undoubtedly never a shortage of ideas to prepare a healthy meal. You could steam your fish in a steamer, or even create a similar environment in a foil pouch. It could be grilled and served atop fresh greens, or with a helping of seasoned vegetables to accompany the fare that sprang from the water. Salmon could be steamed in a parchment or foil pouch with ground black pepper, green onions, tarragon, olive oil, sea salt and some lemon slices.

Perhaps this could be served with baby new potatoes also steamed to perfection. You could top almost any salad with a serving of steamed, baked, broiled or poached fish, for a refreshing lunch, though with winter on the way, a warm soup or stew might be a better option.

Speaking of soups and stews, fall and winter are seasons both well worthy, weather-wise, of tasty, steaming hot vegetable barley soup nights.

This is one meal which can use any vegetable really, and I think the best ones for it would be carrots, celery, onions, peas, and barley all simmered in savory vegetable or chicken broth until extremely tender. Comfort food at its healthiest. Your limits here are non-existent. Find the wholesome ingredients you know and love, get creative and invent new soups and stews!

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A few more ingredients sure, but it’s just as tasty and filling. I spoon a helping (determined by the individual) of Greek yogurt into a bowl, add a teaspoon or two of honey to it and mix well.

Add a small helping of fruit salad, and top with a little granola (sometimes it’s homemade, other times it’s store bought). If you want something nice and warm instead, a winter fruit compote might just hit the spot for you. Pears, apples, dried apricots, dried cherries, and raisins all simmered in some liquid with sugar, cinnamon and a smidgen of vanilla extract, until the fruit is just tender. This can be served as is or with some cheese to create a bit of contrast to the sweetness of the fruit. Sharp cheddar maybe?

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First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

Featured Artist: Patty Picco Meet the Artist: Monday, October 17, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Patty considers herself a “Layerist”. Starting with subtle textures of monotype or her own photographs, she combines paint with her own hand-painted papers, and then continues the process with encaustic painting, using a mixture of beeswax, damar resin for hardening and pure pigment for color.

The new artwork of local naturalist, newspaper columnist, and bird enthusiast Frances Wood is featured in the foyer Art Gallery.

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In a medium to large saucepan, combine grape juice, 1 cup water, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves.

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By Carey Ross The Accountant: The Batfleck (or Ben Affleck, as he is also known) plays a number cruncher on the autism spectrum who moonlights as a vigilante because I guess he was jealous he didn’t get to solve any math equations in "Good Will Hunting."  (R • 2 hrs. 8 min.)

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.

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Bridget Jones’s Baby: Bridget has returned to the big screen and she’s better than ever, which is to say she’s the same hot mess she ever was.

This time, however, she’s got a baby on board– and one too many baby daddies.  (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

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.)

Kevin Hart: What Now?: I don’t like standup comedy (it’s a character flaw) and even I think Kevin Hart is about the funniest thing going.

This is his standup act as it was performed at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field–the first time a comedian has ever sold out an entire football stadium.  (R • 1 hr. 36 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.)

Max Steel: So, I guess Max Steel is some sort of superhero type (along with a “hilarious technoorganic extraterrestrial,” whatever that means) that already has a line of action heroes, a television show, comic books, video games and several straight-to-video movies to his credit.

Live and learn.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 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 adolescence.

Kudos to Patterson for coming up with a title that speaks so much stone-cold truth that anyone who ever went to middle school can probably relate to it.  (PG) 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.

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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.)

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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

Cyndy Jensen teaches Beginning Clogging at the South Whidbey Senior Center. She will share the history and demonstrate this type of dancing at the dinner meeting of the Baby Island Saratoga Club. Appetizers are at 6:00pm with a potluck dinner at 6:30pm prior to the program. Bring something to share and enjoy the program.

Whidbey Audubon Society Thursday, October 13, 7:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Joe Gaydos of the SeaDoc Society presents an illustrated program, The Salish Sea, Jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Gaydos is the chief scientist for the Society which strives to protect the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems through science and education. He coauthored a book of the same title with Audrey Della Benedict and a limited number of copies will be available for sale at the meeting.

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The Baby Island Saratoga Club begins the 90th year celebration of community members joining together to build a fire station on Saratoga Road, get the U.S, Postal Service to begin rural delivery in the area, increase sailing times of the Clinton ferry and have the area roads paved.

Quite an achievement for a small group of dedicated people who want the community to be better.

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Monday, October 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all! For more information about ICAS or club events, email icaspub@ juno.com or visit www.icas-wa.org.

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Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, October 18, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for October is “The Power of One.” You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net

Time for a Sweet Treat!

Check out the Whidbey Weekly in print and online for What’s Happening for Halloween.

October’s program: “All About Lavender” Sarah Richards, owner of Lavender Wind Farm in Coupeville, will cover planting, pruning and care of lavender. She will also share the culinary uses and related products. Refreshments provided and the public is welcome.

The featured speaker at this monthly no-host luncheon will be Matt Nichols of Nichols Bros.

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FRIDAY, September 2 5:27am, Edmonds Rd. Caller’s husband is not there, car is there.

Last saw him this evening, 4:58pm, Marine View Dr. Reporting someone flying a drone around callers’s house in front of his windows.

Wants to know what he can do about it.

THURSDAY, September 8 7:29am, French Rd. Windshield stolen from truck-parked near roadway on property. Discovered last night.

4:24pm, Conifer Ln. Reporting 20 goats in her yard that don’t belong to her.

8:10pm, Saratoga Rd. Reporting the three of them are lost in Saratoga Woods. They parked in parking lot at Saratoga Park and walked in.

Cannot find their way out. States on 6-ft wide path.

5:02pm, Shawn Ave. Reporting party in OHPD lobby needs to discuss problems with cell phone. Says it's locked. When officer sees it, he will understand why it is a law enforcement issue.

8:26pm, Samanthia Ln. Caller’s girlfriend is having a reaction to some sort of prescription she took.

Advising she is walking around the house yelling and flapping her arms around.

FRIDAY, September 9 4:43am, Pear St. Reporting white Volkswagen Jetta sitting on side of the road at Pear and Mortland.

States it has been sitting there for days, believes someone is in the vehicle.

SATURDAY, September 3 6:18pm, Langley Rd. White male, 30-years old, 5’11, medium build is dancing inside the bus stop and on the white line.

6:32pm, Deception Pass State Park Caller in campsite was just attacked by uncle with a stick. States has a really bad headache. Uncle is in the trailer now.

SUNDAY, September 4 3:18pm, Evenstar Ln. Reporting male subject from house across the street threatened caller and her house. She lives in a tiny house at location, male came over and threatened to hook up to it and tow it away.

4:10pm, Witter Beach Pl. Requesting contact referencing finding what she believes may be a “huge piece of flesh” on the beach. Brought it back to her residence.

9:12pm, S Main St. Motel guest being unruly, currently in front of the building demanding a taxi to his room which is 10-ft away. Mad because reporting party won’t give him alcohol.

11:31pm, Scenic Ave. Caller was outside when unknown neighbor ran into shed, rammed the shed, then just took off. Unknown direction of travel.

TUESDAY, September 6 6:39pm, Race Rd. Advising landlord is harassing her. Texted her and said they were on the other property. Went to said property and found a dead crow in driveway. Looked like it’s neck had been snapped. Believes it was landlord.

8:44pm, Overview Dr. Requesting phone call. Advising neighbor came over and said Island County Sheriff's Office was out taking pictures of his dog and ducks. Would like to know who called it in, believes neighbor may be a “lurker.”

WEDNESDAY, September 7 10:17pm, Main St. Reporting couple came into Pay-Less foods dressed all in black. Just came into store and sat there, didn’t purchase anything or do anything. Just sat there watching people. Reporting party found it very suspicious.

6:39pm, Ridgecrest Ave. Hearing cows mooing like they are in distress. Has been hearing since late last night. Walked around trying to locate them and is unable to.

7:44pm, Possession Rd. Requesting call referencing bat in bedroom. Was given number to pest control.

Pest control says it's a wildlife issue and they can’t handle. Wildlife then told reporting party to call animal control.

SATURDAY, September 10 1:56pm, Donald Ave. Advising 15 minutes ago, someone damaged mailbox. Looks like it was someone in a wheelchair as there is a foot rest left on the ground.

SUNDAY, September 11 7:29am, Monkey Hill Rd. Reporting cow loose at end of Sullivan Rd, can’t find its way back into the fence.

8:16am, Sloan Pl. Requesting contact referencing paying neighbor $100 to cut back his hedge that was blocking her view. He did, but piled all the debris onto her property which she doesn’t agree with.

MONDAY, September 12 7:23pm, Rainier Ln. Advising she received a strange call from female saying “there is no place like home,” then hung up. Recalled number; took her to a response center for abducted children.

10:26pm, Sonic Ln. Caller advising his neighbors are disturbing him. Using a PA system, creating commotion outside. Neighbor is outside with crew of at least 3 subjects near woods.

TUESDAY, September 13 8:14am, NE Barron Dr. Reporting party requesting call wanting to know if people can test your blood for cannabis without permission.

2:44pm, Greenbower Ln. Barking dog complaint; ongoing problem for last 10 years.

9:07pm, SW Kalama Loop Reporting party advising they were at location cleaning the house.

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John was born June 7, 1934 in Fort Morgan CO, to Joseph Lloyd and Louis Mae Willoughby.

His family moved to Empire, OR in 1935 and he graduated from Empire High School in 1952. He joined the United States Navy in 1954 and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal 1-star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 6 good conduct medals, Navy Achievement and National Defense Service Medal. He retired from the United States Navy November 2, 1978.

John married Clara (preceded in death) and they had one daughter together, Deborah May, born December 2, 1959 in San Diego, CA. Clara also had two other daughters brought into the marriage, Ruby Ingram and Linda DeVito.

John married his soul mate Joyce (preceded in death) August 12, 1966 in Washington DC. His son, John Lloyd, was born May 16, 1967 at Ft. Belvior, VA, his daughter, Lorraine Dee Gustafson, was born at Andrews AFB in Washington, D.C. and his last daughter, Donna Ann McDaniel, was born January 27, 1970 at Gold Beach, OR. The family moved to Oak Harbor, WA where he was stationed at NAS Whidbey Island in 1975. He retired from the US Navy in Oak Harbor November 2,

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John enjoyed long drives, boating, crabbing, fishing, hunting, his friends and, most especially, his family. He is survived by his stepdaughters, Ruby Ingram and Linda DeVito, both of Florida; his children, Deborah (Debbie) Rowley (Kenny) of Boynton Beach, FL, John (Skip) Willoughby (Sarah) of Yellowstone, WY, Lorraine (Lori) Gustafson (James) of Covington, WA and Donna McDaniel (Colin) of Port Orchard, WA; grandchildren, Josh, Jade, Tonya, Cody, Asher, Taylor, Jamie, Nicole, Brittney, Cierra, Akira, Mya, Stephanie, Josh, Zak, Nicolas, Alissa, Ashley, Sami, Sean; greatgrandchildren, Kai, Avery, Dustin and Kailani.

Step-brother Dennis Graham of Milwaukie, OR; Candice Sanders of Portland, OR; greatnephew Lance Boetel of OR and great-niece Erin Sanders of Seattle, WA. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Louie May and Joseph Lloyd Willoughby, two brothers, Melvin and Gerald Willoughby and one sister MaryAnn Sanders, one nephew Michael John and his beloved wife Joyce Willoughby.

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“Part of our mission is to be a center for people, ideas and culture,” Woolf-Ivory said.

“Our work with Humanities Washington helps us bring a cultural richness of experiences to the communities we serve that might not otherwise be available.”

Upcoming Sno-Isle Libraries events supported by the Humanities Washington speakers bureau include scholar Lance Rhoades’ multimedia exploration of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” The seasonally appropriate event debuted October 8 at the Sultan Library and can be seen again October 20 at the Oak Harbor Library and October 25 at the Freeland Library. On November 13, T. Andrew Wahl, an Everett Community College journalism instructor and Humanities Washington comic book historian, will present as part of Sno-Isle ComiCon at the Snohomish Library.

Sno-Isle Libraries is only the third organization honored by Humanities Washington in the past 20 years. Previous organizations receiving the award are the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture in Spokane in 2009 and the Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center in 1996.

The Humanities Washington award event at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel featured current Washington State Poet Laureate Tod Marshall, who spoke September 30 at the Edmonds Library. Marshall along with National Book Award-winner Charles Johnson, “Hugo and Rose” author Bridget Foley and original music by the Bushwick Book Club. Several authors also debuted original short stories based on the evening’s theme, “Wildest Dreams.”

Emcee for the evening was Garth Stein, author of “The Art of Racing in the Rain.”

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Re-Elect Dave Hayes for 10th Legislative District, Position 2

“The maintenance of our transportation infrastructure has also been a focus. I will continue to address maintenance and the cost of our overall transportation projects through permit streamlining efforts.

“I am seeking re-election to continue my work on these issues, making Education equitable for every child, streamlining the permitting process for Transportation projects, and providing the tools and resources that our law enforcement, jailers and national guardsmen require to do their job safely and effectively.”

[Submitted by Rep. Dave Hayes, 10th LD, Position 2]

Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board The Board of County Commissioners is seeking applicants to complete a term on the Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board for a term that runs until June 30, 2018.

The Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board is part of the Northwest Regional Council which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom Counties. It plans services for seniors and people with disabilities who need assistance caring for themselves and relies heavily on input and assistance from a dedicated group of volunteers. NWSSAB members come from different age groups and diverse backgrounds and are generally active members of their communities. Anyone with an interest in long-term care issues is welcome to apply.

Board meetings occur on the third Thursday of most months, with exceptions during the summer and holidays, and are usually held in Anacortes or Bellingham. Applicants for the current position must be residents of Island County.

The application deadline is October 21, 2016 and an application may be obtained by contacting Pam Dill, (360) 679-7353 or by email at pamd@co.island.wa.us Additional information regarding the committee may be obtained by contacting Pat Elwell at (360) 676-6749 ext 1024 or by email at elwelpf@dshs.wa.gov [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Planning Commission Vacancies The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from Commissioner District 2 (Oak Harbor) and Commissioner District 3 (North Whidbey/Camano) to fill terms on the Island County Planning Commission that expire on January 2, 2019 and January 2, 2020 respectively. Members must reside in the district appointed to represent.

“Since first being elected I have told my constituents that I would focus on three priorities; Education Funding and Policy, Public Safety, and Transportation Regulatory Reform.

I serve on the committees that directly affect those issues and have worked effectively with members in both parties to be a positive influence in Washington State. I continue to work the issues that matters most across our state.

“Over the past four years, education spending has increased by $4.6 billion in our state.

The 30 years prior only saw declines in Education spending. Over the coming years, I will continue be a voice to fund education with our first dollars, not our last dimes. I have also been an active voice against unfunded and underfunded legislative mandates to our local school districts.

“Public safety is a priority for any level of government. I have worked to increase the share of spending sent to our local jurisdictions for public safety. I have sought new and additional resources to train our local law enforcement officers and community corrections officers.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Planning Commission members for 4 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Planning Commission consists of nine members, three from each County Commissioner District, to assure county-wide representation. The Board of County Commissioners seeks to ensure that the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints with regard to land use. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board in matters concerning growth and development as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36.70).

The Planning Commission generally meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays, beginning at 2:00pm in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville. Depending on the agenda, some meetings are held in the evenings and/or on Camano. Meetings run 2 to 6 hours or more depending on the complexity of the agenda.

Preparation and research is necessary. Service on the Planning Commission is unpaid; however, members may obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest including a statement of qualifications and a resume to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Planning Commission Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, no later than 4:30pm October 21, 2016. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail pamd@co.island.wa.us [Submitted by Pam Dill]

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Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

Al-Anon Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley For more information, call (360) 221-2070

American Rhododendron Society Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd., Coupeville For more information, call Stephanie at (360) 678-1896.

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

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

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

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

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

Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

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.

Blind Support Group

Soils in Our Gardens

Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center

Sunday, October 16, 1:00pm-2:30pm Master Gardener Educational Gardens, Greenbank Farm Free

Breastfeeding Support Group Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley You can bring your own lunch if you’d like, tea and muffins are provided. Pregnant Moms welcome. Call Pregnancy Aid at (360) 2214767 for more information.

Bingo Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor Every Friday, 7:30am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor Cost: $9.50 SIOH is part of the world’s largest service organization, made up of dedicated professionals who provide enhancement to the quality of life through friendship, education, service, advocacy and financial support. Members are committed to bettering humanity locally, nationally and globally for the purpose of making a difference for and advancing the status of women and girls. For questions, please call Wendy at (360) 279-8323 or email sioakharbor@soroptimist.net.

South Whidbey Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

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

Expanded quarterly workshops TBA. The Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington Chapter, provides emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers of those suffering from memory loss – in a confidential setting. For questions or additional information, contact co-facilitators: Mardell Xavier at (360) 477-5511 or Hestia Laitala at (360) 321-1600.

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.

South Whidbey Lions Club

Zombie Makeup Artist Training

First Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley

Second and Fourth Thursdays, 11:30am M Bar C Ranch, Freeland Lunch is offered ($8) and they enjoy interesting guest speakers. Public is invited. Please contact Herb Bacon at (360)730-3755 if you wish to attend.

South Whidbey Rotary Every Tuesday, 7:30am Useless Bay Golf & Country Club, Langley For more information, call (360)321-5867.

Saturday, October 22, 1:00pm-2:00pm or 2:00pm-3:00pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Free Whidbey Playhouse is looking for volunteers to attend a free training class teaching make-up application for the Zombie Crawl on October 29. Please contact the Whidbey Playhouse at (360) 679-2237 or email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com for enrollment.

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Whidbey Residential Rentals, Inc. Serving North & South Whidbey’s Rental Needs

For a complete list of rentals, visit our website

www.whidbeyrentals.com 285 NE Midway Blvd • Suite 2 • Oak Harbor • 360-675-9596

MOTORCYCLES/ATVS ATV NO FEAR riding pants, like new, fancy with gold and black and white, $45 OBO cash only. Pictures available.

(360) 632-6202

AUTO/PARTS FOR SALE Lost my garage: 95 BMW convertible, runs great. 64 Ford Pick-up, V8, 4BBL, manual, straight body, clean interior.

Runs and drives excellent. Asking $999 for each/OBO. Leave message, (360) 221-7529 (0) Driver’s side window for Honda CRV, $20 OBO, cash only, pictures available. (360) 632-6202

ANNOUNCEMENTS Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed.

Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800) 346-7555. 24hr Crisis Line.

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JOBS WANTED Exceptional Animal Care: Leave your pet at home for work or for the upcoming holidays/vactions. ALL ANIMAL CARE, 25 years experience, loving, customized services for ANY and ALL animals. House sitting, short visits, walks, special needs, plant care, cleaning and home security. Call Maria (360) 331-2147 (3)

JOB MARKET FISCAL CLERK: The Town of Coupeville has a current opening for a Fiscal Clerk.

This is a part-time position, wage scale ranging from $19 - $21 per hour, depending on experience. A complete job description and application can be obtained by calling (360) 678-4461, ext 0, or on the Town’s website at www. townofcoupeville.org. Applications will be screened October 17, 2016. (0) BASKETBALL COORDINATOR/ RECREATION ASSISTANT: South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic person to assist with our recreation programs. Focus is on our basketball programs but will include other programs including dodgeball, races, special events, and more. Ideal candidate loves the game of basketball and has experience in other sports as well. Rec assistant will help plan, promote and supervise our basketball programs. The position works with youth, adults, volunteers, coaches, and referees.

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Coordinator will occasionally assist with other recreation programs. This is an intermittent, part-time, seasonal position. Compensation: $9.47-$15.00 per hour, DOE. Mail application to: SWPRD, 5475 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260 or email to swparks@whidbey.com. For more info, call (360)221-6788.

Application deadline: October 3, or until filled. Application & job description at www. swparks.org/employment. html (1) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Regency on Whidbey is seeking a FT Administrative Assistant. You must be proficient in MS Suite, and have excellent customer service skills to greet & assist residents and visitors with a smile, while providing clerical support to the management team. Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, adaptable to change and possess strong written/verbal communication skills while having a positive team player attitude. We offer benefit packages, please bring your resume and cover letter to apply in person at 1040 SW Kimball Drive, Oak Harbor, WA (1) RETAIL CUSTOMER SERVICE POSITION: Part-time, flexible, 2-3 days per week. Must have exceptional customer service and organizational skills and be self-motivated. Minimum 18-years old. Knowledge of art supplies and design a plus.

No Cheating!

Apply in person at Gene’s Art & Frame, 250 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. No phone calls please (1) Part-Time Bookkeeper: PartTime position with emphasis on nonprofit and government accounting. Requires 2 or more years of college with emphasis in accounting and three years' experience. Applicant should be a team player with a positive can-do attitude, able to go to various clients' office to diagnose and correct accounting errors on financial statements, and be able to articulate to the client the problem and solution. Must be able to multi-task and work in a busy office environment.

Tax experience is helpful.

Technical skills should include Quick Books, Excel, Word and Office Tools. Applicant should be able to process payroll and make tax deposits accurately.

Applicant should be able to write to clients and to fellow employees. Send resume and three business references to jaoffice@kjonesinc.com.

Compensation: DOE - Salary range $15 - $22 per hour (1)

HEALTH/FITNESS Tony Little Gazelle Edge trainer. This glider is great for indoor exercise with the coming wet weather, $10.

Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (0)

LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or

upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360) 675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

LAWN AND GARDEN Straw Hay for Sale: Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624 Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

MISCELLANEOUS 10’ x 10’ wood building kit from Home Depot.

Was $1900 new, asking just $1500. Complete kit, unopened, was unable to assemble. Must pick up in Coupeville. (360) 6320395 (1)

Sweet meat squash, very nice fresh, freezes well, $1 per pound. All proceeds go to non-profit alcohol & drug rehab. Coupeville (360) 6787591 (0) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

Call (360) 678-1167

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF ISLAND COUNTY MINASIE GETANEH, PETITONER, NO. 16-3-00286-1 DIVORCE MERON KEBEDE ASSEGID, RESPONDENT The State of Washington to the said respondent, Meron Assegid: You are hereby summoned to

appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 6th day of October, 2016, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the petitioner, Minasie Getaneh; and in case of your failure to do so, judgement will be rendered against you according

to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

Minasie Getaneh, Petitoner.

1040 Intruder Street #373 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Island County, Washington.

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More political lip service!

“I have made it clear that I want to have this property included in any expansion of the urban growth area of Island County’s comprehensive plan, due to be updated this year.”

Phil Collier

Local politicians are all talk when it comes to declaring they want to develop affordable housing for senior citizens and low income residents of Whidbey Island.

I have offered, on multiple occasions over the past 10 years or more, a piece of my property to be developed for just such a purpose. However, my proposal has fallen on deaf ears time and time again, and still representatives of the city of Oak Harbor and Island County refuse to entertain my very viable proposal.

It is election time again, and suddenly those in local government are paying lip service once more to the critical need for affordable housing on north Whidbey Island. Oak Harbor Mayor Bob Severns and Island County Commissioner Jill Johnson are even creating a Housing and Housing Affordability Task Force to study the issue.

Sure, politicians are gung-ho on solving problems now. But once the election is over and they are safely ensconced in their offices once more, guess what? The issue will slowly fade away and nothing will be done until the next election cycle. I’ve watched this happen over and over again.

It so happens I can offer at least a partial solution to the affordable housing problem. I own 22 acres of property at 2826 Heller Road. I would love to develop this property into low income/affordable housing for seniors. I have made it clear that I want to have this property included in any expansion of the urban growth area of Island County’s comprehensive plan, due to be updated this year.

My land is close to both the boundary of the City of Oak Harbor and the boundary of the county’s current urban growth area. It is on an arterial road, so expanding the urban growth area to include this property is consistent with planning for growth. Connecting to necessary services would not be difficult and more importantly, it wouldn’t cost taxpayers a dime! There are a lot of programs available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that would offset the costs.

I have even retained an attorney from Chris Skinner & Associates for my proposal many, many times to numerous City of Oak Harbor and Island County officials, only to have it fall on deaf ears. There is a viable proposal on the table – it’s been on the table over 10 years, and yet now it’s time to form a task force to seek solutions?

Officials want suggestions from this task force in six months. That’s about right. The election will be over, the pressure will be off, the task force suggestions will be filed away until the next election and residents of North Whidbey will still be struggling to pay the rent.

Paid Advertorial • To speak with Phil Collier call 360-440-7363

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