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September 10 - September 16, 2015 Locally owned.

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On Track with Jim Freeman

Welcome home. Even if you have not gone anywhere, welcome home. The kids are back in school, their lunches are made, and now we can all turn on the television to watch the soaps we missed this summer.

If you do not watch the soaps, you must be male, or employed. For you, we have lifted a few jokes from our Internet Shed of Silliness to get you back on track.

Breakfast @ the Truck Stop A trucker came into a truck stop restaurant to place his order.â&#x20AC;&#x153; I want three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and a pair of running boards."Â

The trucker's waitress, a newbie, was not wanting to appear naive so she went to the kitchen to ask the cook, "This guy out there just ordered three flat tires, a pair of headlights, and a pair of running boards.

What does he think this place is, an auto parts store?"Â Â

â&#x20AC;&#x153;No,â&#x20AC;? the cook said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three flat tires means three pancakes, a pair of headlights is two eggs sunny side up, and a pair of running boards is two slices of crisp bacon!â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, okay, I get it,â&#x20AC;? said the waitress. Thinking about it for a moment, the waitress then spooned up a bowl of beans and gave it to the customer.

The trucker asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What are the beans for, Blondie?â&#x20AC;?   Â

Without missing a beat, the rookie waitress answered â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought while you were waiting for the flat tires, headlights and running boards, you might as well gas up!â&#x20AC;?

Ladies of a Certain Age A 67 year old woman had a heart attack and was taken to the hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near death experience.

Seeing God, she asked, "Is my time up?"

God said, "No, you have another 30 years, 2 months and 8 days to live."

Upon recovery, the woman decided to stay in the hospital and have a face-lift, liposuction, implants, and a tummy tuck. She even had someone come in and change her hair color and brighten her teeth. Since she had so much more time to live, the woman figured she might as well make the most of it.

After her last operation, the woman, very excited, was released from the hospital.

While crossing the street on her way home, she was hit by an ambulance speeding down the street, and killed.

Arriving in Heaven, in front of God, the woman asked â&#x20AC;&#x201C; "I thought you said I had another thirty years? Why didn't you pull me from out of the path of that ambulance?"

God replied, "I didn't recognize you."

Pilot Humor (not for women) The pilot of an airliner comes out to address his passengers.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ladies and gentlemen, we have bad news.

Really bad news. All of our engines have flamed out. We should be crash landing within the next five minutes. If you have anyone to call, anyone you would like to text, or anything you would like to do, now is the time.â&#x20AC;?

Near the rear of the plane, a woman stood up and screamed loudly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone make me feel like a woman again!â&#x20AC;?

Within seconds, a man in the row near the wing exits stood up, took off his pants, threw them at her, and yelled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here, iron these.â&#x20AC;?

Pilot Humor (not for men) There are four men on an airplane. There is one male pilot named Bob, one male pastor named Ted, one male hippy named Guido, and Bob Fescue, the smartest man in the world.

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At that moment, pilot Bob grabs one and jumps out of the plane. The smartest man in the world, Bob Fescue, begins to scream, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am the smartest man in the world. I should not die!â&#x20AC;? With that, Fescue grabs a bag and jumps out of the plane.

Now, Pastor Ted turns to hippy Guido to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Son, I have lived a long and full life. I know the Lord, and I do not fear death. You take the other bag and I will stay behind.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pastor, that is okay. We can both jump.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can?â&#x20AC;? questions the Pastor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes sir,â&#x20AC;? said Guido, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the smartest man in the world just grabbed my backpack.â&#x20AC;?

Bus Stop In two weeks, the class of '65 of Oil City Senior High, nestled amidst the foothills of the Alleghenies, by the banks of Oil Creek and the Allegheny River, will be held. As Dad would say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good Lord willin' and the creek don't rise,â&#x20AC;? I will be there.

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While looking for my high school yearbook, signed by many people I knew, did not know, or wanted to know, I found the menu from Eileen's, the Greyhound bus stop restaurant in Delaware, Ohio. I ended up in Delaware so I could attend my first year of college in a state that permitted drinking 3.2% beer at 18. Unfortunately, my grade point at the end of the first year was well below my alcohol content.

So, because I was on my way home, after flunking out, I thought a menu from Eileen's would be a great souvenir as I listened to Simon and Garfunkel's Homeward Bound on the bus stop juke box.

Join with me now as we review the 1965-66 menu from Eileen's Restaurant, then located at 12 West William Street, Delaware, Ohio.

The luncheon special that fateful Friday was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fish Fillet, mashed potatoes, Lima beans, hot rolls and butter, and coffee or tea, for ninety-five cents."

The most expensive menu item listed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $1.95 cents for a 12 ounce T-Bone steak and two side dishes. Extra side orders are 20 cents.

Some of the items which sound good right now merit a beam me up Scotty, let us go to Eileen'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;chocolate sundae, 25 cents; cottage cheese and pineapple, 25 cents; BLT on toast, 50 cents; wiener and baked beans, 85 cents.

When Dad and Mom would talk about having dinner, a movie, dancing, and drinks for under ten dollars back in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in the 40s', we just laughed.

With an allowance of two bucks a week, in the 50s', for not doing anything, I could eat a burger, fries and a cherry Coke every day after school for 35 cents. Who needs to dance?

What was is no longer what is, which makes what was even more special. While I used to think our parents were somewhere between silly and old to be talking about â&#x20AC;&#x153;the olden days,â&#x20AC;? now that I am on the left side of my golden years, I want to get things right.

That being the case, I wear my seat belt no matter how far I am going, and I turn off my truck radio before I pull out onto highway 525. Focus, Golden boy, focus.

To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Bits & Pieces Our community deserves a Board that is strong, one that can support changes necessary to not only recruit but retain quality staff essential to providing the highest level of health care services to our community.

The “status quo” is not going to move our hospital forward and keep us at the forefront of the health care delivery system.

Letters to the Editor

I have worked as both staff and management at WGH and I believe that Rob Born will help take us where we need to go. Cast your vote for Rob Born for Whidbey General Hospital Board.

Karen Looram, RN, MBA, Langley

Editor,

Editor,

The August storm of 2015 was the worst in Washington’s history. Winds of 90MPH were recorded. 2 died, crushed by falling trees. Half a million people were without power. Meanwhile, smoke from record wildfires created severe air quality problems. Respirators were worn indoors. Air quality in Portland was six times worse then Beijing, China. Record setting wildfires were the result of record setting heat and drought (July was the hottest month in history) which are also taking a toll on salmon, the region’s iconic species.

On October 20, our government will officially declare the dollar illegal and will replace it with something that can’t be much better.

WHAT TO DO? I-732 Wants You... and High School and College Students Too! Carbon WA’s initiative I-732 would tax fossil fuel producers and use the revenues to help Washington residents get fossil fuel free and grow a resilient, renewable energy economy. The tax is similar to a system British Columbia enacted in 2008. According to the “The Economist” magazine the tax has reduced fuel consumption 16 percent, while BC’s economy continues to grow on pace with the rest of Canada.

This approach has the support of economists from both liberal and conservative persuasions including the Niskanen Center a libertarian policy group. In “The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax,” they say “replacing subsidies for green energy and regulations on coal and natural gas with a simple, revenue-neutral carbon tax would address climate change in an efficient, free-market way that would actually shrink government bureaucracy and spending.” Wondering how you would be affected?

Computer scientists from the University of Washington created a calculator to determine that. It’s available at carbon.cs.washington. edu. To date the campaign, launched in April, has collected more than 180,000 signatures towards the 315,000 signatures needed by December. In addition, high school and college students can get a $500 scholarship if they help gather signatures! You can find out more or fund a CarbonWA scholarship on their website, CarbonWA.org. It is up to us.

On Saturday, September 12, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, an experiential workshop/potluck at the Coupeville Library will teach people how to use their own “subjective measurements of value” to Offer OR Request personal and professional services and goods throughout any town or city.

This system is not yet a nonprofit but doesn’t really have to be because no monetary system is used in it. There are guidelines that create positive peer pressure to “do the right thing for the right reasons” in all transactions between members. The benefits are amazing!

Call (360) 678-1294 to save your seat.

Linda Burkhead, Coupeville

His Kids Preschool Now Enrolling for Fall His Kids Preschool at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, across from Oak Harbor High School, is now enrolling for the 2015-16 school year.

His Kids serves as an outreach of the Christian Church to help children develop spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally with a readiness experience in a play and learn environment that prepares students for public school.

Call (360) 679-1561 for more information.

[Submitted by Sara Harbaugh]

Camp Casey Favorite Lifeguard 2015

Mr. Born is correct in criticizing the Hospital for investing so much money and staff time in adopting “Studer Principles”, a program unpopular with providers and resulting in little improvement in patient satisfaction.

Over the past few years WGH has experienced staff turnover at every level, nurses, managers and physicians. Most recently several respected surgeons and primary care physicians have chosen to practice elsewhere.

Approximately 100 roles will be cast with community members of all levels of training.

Rehearsals will be conducted on weekends, beginning in late September and continuing through performances. A participation fee and one weekly dance class are requirements for non-adult cast members.

Camp Casey recently held a contest on Facebook asking visitors of the Camp Casey Pool, as well as students from the swim lessons, to vote for their favorite Camp Casey Lifeguard.

Out of the 7 lifeguards working at the pool this summer, Coupeville High School senior Dalton Martin received the most votes and won a Camp Casey Water Bottle and a gift certificate to Keystone Cafe. Son of Bob and Abbie Martin of Coupeville, Dalton is also a popular instructor with the upper levels and plans to do swim team this next year, as well as continue guarding at the Oak Harbor Pool.

The Camp Casey Pool looks forward to having Dalton back next year after he graduates from high school.

[Submitted by Robyn Myers, Camp Casey]

Calling All Mice, Rats & Soldiers!

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre (WIDT) is holding auditions for the 2015 season of The Nutcracker on Saturday, September 13 at the Island Dance and Gymnastics Studio, 714 Camano Avenue in Langley. Audition times

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Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor. Weekly practices are on Sunday evenings at the Oak Harbor Methodist Church, and concerts are scheduled for the first weekend of December. Individual dues for the season are $30 for adults and $15 for high school/college students, payable at registration. Women are required to purchase a chorus blouse for $39 or $44 depending on size; financial aid is available for this purchase.

Call Kay at (360) 678-4148 for more information.

[Submitted by Kay Foss]

Anchors Aweigh

The 2015 Nutcracker performances will be held this year December 12-14 and December 19-21 at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center.

This year will be the 23rd annual production of the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s beloved version of this holiday classic. Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is one of the most widely embraced of all holiday traditions. WIDT’s first rendition of the classic original was performed in 1991 and has evolved into a very unique ballet, which has been highly praised for it’s ‘Northwest originality’ and ‘colorful and exciting characters.’ The WIDT Nutcracker has a cast of 155 characters, using members of The Whidbey Island Dance Theatre and community member dancers ages 6-70. WIDT is proud of this production, and thankful for all the community volunteers and support that help make this annual holiday tradition possible.

Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selectees from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island pause to sing “Anchors Aweigh” in front the command headquarters building during an early morning physical fitness run recently on the flight line. Eighty-five Sailors from throughout the base will pin on Chief anchors on September 16, 2015, during a formal ceremony at the Skywarrior Theater. They are currently undergoing CPO 365 Phase II leadership training.

All First Class Petty Officers go through Phase I training year-round. (U.S. Navy Photo by Tony Popp)

For more information, call (360) 341-2221, email info@widtonline.org or visit www. widtonline.org

Island County Noxious Weed Control Board Seeking Applicants

[Submitted by Jeannie Miller, WIDT]

The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill two positions on the Noxious Weed Control Board.

Free Chinook Community Festival in October The public is invited to the Whidbey Institute’s second annual Chinook Community Festival, Sunday, October 11 from 10:00am to 1:30pm, at their 100 acre Chinook campus, rain or shine!

This free annual celebration of community is open to all. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy hands on arts experiences, nature explorations, storytelling, live music, and a chance to better get to know your neighbors.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase before and during the event. Prizes will include a year’s supply of locally crafted granola from Primal Island, handcrafted herbal teas from the Whidbey Institute Westgarden, and six handturned, site-grown wooden bowls by local wood artist Terry Bourk.

Editor,

All organizations, hospital or other, have opportunities to improve their operations.

Whidbey General Hospital is no exception.

1:00pm-1:45pm, ages 6-7 2:00pm-2:45pm, ages 8-10 3:00pm-3:30pm, ages 11-15 3:30pm-4:00pm, ages 15 – adult

An organic vegetarian buffet brunch, by donation, will be served between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

Gary Piazzon, Coupeville Rob Born deserves your vote for Whidbey General Hospital Board. For the past several years he has made every effort to research and bring to light concerns facing our community hospital. He takes the time to listen to staff and to raise issues at Board meetings and other public venues, to discuss potential solutions to resolve those issues facing Whidbey General Hospital, and to present opportunities for improved experience for both patients and staff.

are determined by age groups according to the schedule below. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. There is no fee to audition.

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Questions can be directed to info@whidbeyinstitute.org or (360) 341-1884. Chinook is located at 6449 Old Pietila Rd., off Campbell, in Clinton.

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Whidbey Community Chorus Begins Christmas Season The Whidbey Community Chorus, under the direction of Chet Hansen, invites singers to join the chorus as it prepares for its annual Christmas concerts. A wide selection of holiday music will be featured, including “What Sweeter Music” and “The Wild Wood Carol”

by John Rutter, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s “Pie Jesu,” and “Christmas Lullaby” from “Songs for a New World” by Jason Robert Brown and arranged by Mac Huff.

If you love to sing in a choir please join us; no audition is needed. Registration will be on September 20, at 5:00pm at the First United

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The Board of County Commissioners appoints Noxious Weed Control Board members for 4 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Noxious Weed Control Board consists of five voting members, one from each of five geographical areas that best represent the county’s interests. At least four of the voting members need to be engaged in the production of agricultural products. The board members do not receive a salary but will be compensated for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The current openings are for: District II which encompasses the southern city limits of Oak Harbor along Ft. Nugent Road to Race Road south of Coupeville District IV which encompasses the area from Freeland to the south end of Whidbey Island.

Duties as a member of the Noxious Weed Control Board include attending quarterly meetings, regulating the duties and direction of the Weed Control Coordinator’s position and making decisions regarding noxious weed control efforts in Island County. All persons interested in applying should make a written application that includes the signature of at least ten registered voters residing in the section supporting the nomination.

Application materials may be obtained by contacting Janet Stein at (360) 678-7992 or by email at j.stein@co.island.wa.us. Applications should be sent by mail, email or fax to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Noxious Weed Control Board Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The fax number is (360) 679-7381 and email applications should be sent to pamd@ co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, September 25, 2015. For additional information please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail Pam Dill at the above address.

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Enjoy the 10th Whidbey Farm Tour â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A weekend of Farms, Food and Education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sept. 12 and 13 The 10th year of the Whidbey Farm Tour is taking place Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. The Farm Tour is a self-guided tour offering the public the opportunity to visit nine working farms and two value added agricultural product processing businesses. Please visit the Farm Tour website www.whidbeyfarmtour.com or follow the signs off of Highway 20 to plan your farm visits.

Ten years ago, in 2005, a group of volunteers working with the Whidbey Island Conservation District identified the need for the public to see first-hand the many great benefits local farms were bringing to our island community. Growing local food and fiber and utilization of farm land which provides open space and adds to the economic viability of the county are just a few. The goals of the Farm Tour are: 1) to educate the community about farms and the good stewardship practices employed by our local farmers; 2) to promote the benefits of locally grown food, fiber, and other products; and 3) to assist our local farms in their sustainability, marketing, and publicity efforts. 2005 was a difficult era for farmers who were realizing there was much suspicion about the practices they were employing on their farms. As is often the case, there was much more suspicion than reality and the farmers on Whidbey welcomed an opportunity to be more transparent to the public.

channels. Generally, the farms most enthusiastic about participating in the farm tour are those who have products to sell direct to the public. For some of the farms who market through CSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Community Supported Agriculture programs, and at Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Markets, the Farm Tour offers an opportunity for their customers to come and spend part of a day visiting the farms who supply their local food.

The changes in agriculture over the past ten years have been dramatic. The cow dairy farms who used to be a driving agricultural engine on Whidbey Island, producing and consuming large volumes of locally produced forage and grain crops no longer exist. The forage produced on these large open agricultural fields on the island is now marketed to beef cattle, the growing equestrian population, sheep, goats, and others. A diversity of crops grown for seed production marketed domestically and globally, also exists. Many small vegetable farms and vineyards are popping up in the landscape and we see these farmers selling their produce at our Farmers Markets. We have many more farmers in total number, now. The local food movement is strong and the image of farmers seems to be much more positive for the public. This is perhaps because the farmers are interacting more closely with the public.

The Farm Tour has been an important part of this evolution over the past ten years. We look forward to the Farm Tour as it exists today, and to its evolving and adjusting to the new face of farming to accommodate the needs of the farmers and those of the public and the growing tourism population into the future.

Opening a working farm to the public is no small task, especially during the time of year when farms are operating at peak production. Farmers go to extra effort to make sure their farms are not only presentable but safe for the public while telling the story of what they produce and how they produce their products. Whidbey Island has a wide range of farms, some which market direct to the public and others who market through other

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Star Party Friday, September 11, 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, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www. icas-wa.webs.com.

Coupeville Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast Saturday, September 12, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Lodge Cost: $7 per person, $3 for children under 12 All you can eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, and orange juice. The Coupeville Masonic Lodge is located at 805 N Main Street.

7th Annual Megan McClung Memorial Run Saturday, September 12, 8:00am Flintstone Park, Oak Harbor An annual event established in memory of Major Megan McClung to benefit the Semper Fi Fund (a non-profit 503c charity) which provides financial aid and quality of life solutions to injured Marines and Sailors. There will be a 5k run/walk, a 10k run and a 1k kids fun run. Register online at www.meganmcclungmemoialrun.com or www.active.com.

Whidbey Island Farm Tour Saturday, September 12, 10:00am-4:00pm

Explore 12 working farms, purchase locallygrown produce, visit the farm animals, enjoy a variety of activities and demonstrations and soak up the rural character of Whidbey Island.

You can download or open the map from the website www.whidbeyfarmtour.com.

Driftwood Day Saturday, September 12, 11:30am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor This is a free event sponsored by the Oak Harbor Arts Commission and the City of Oak Harbor. Using only materials discovered on the beach at Windjammer Park that day, contestants create driftwood sculptures. Registration begins at 11:30am, creating starts at noon, and judging takes place at 1:30pm. Kevin Pettelle from Sultan, Washington, will be there as artist consultant/judge. Bring a picnic lunch and watch the tide reclaim the sculptures!

Military Appreciation Picnic Saturday, September 12, 12:00pm-4:00pm Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor The Oak Harbor 2015 Military Appreciation Picnic features free food & drinks, live music, and kids’ games.

Coupeville Lions Club Salmon BBQ Sunday, September 13, 12:00pm-1:30pm Coupeville Town Park Tickets: $15 The Coupeville Lions Club is holding its annual Native American-style salmon barbecue. The menu will feature fresh-caught Alaskan salmon grilled over alder coals, with garlic bread, corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert and selection of beverages. This event is a service to the community while providing a delicious dinner and social gathering. BBQ tickets are available through any Coupeville Lion, Local Grown on the Wharf, Coupeville Town

Hall, Central Whidbey Chamber Office and bayleaf. You may also reserve a ticket by calling the Coupeville Lions information line (360) 678-4105.

Concert on the Cove Performance Sunday, September 13, 2:00pm Coupeville Town Park The Town of Coupeville is presenting the last free Concert on the Cove performance for the season. You will be entertained by John Denver Tribute Artist Ted Vigil. Bring the family and enjoy a free concert.

Whidbey Women in Business Networking Event Tuesday, September 15, 7:00PM-9:00PM Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland $5 at the door Owning your own business can be one of the most rewarding - and challenging - things you can do. A successful business is built on a stable foundation; community support, and great management. The Island County Economic Development Council will discuss how you can build a better business and how we can all help each other into greater success. Bring your business cards and prepare a 30 second introduction to your business.

Open to men, too. For more information, contact Spring at (360) 682-3106 or Floyd at (360) 636-1604.

Informal Discussion of County Issues Thursday, September 17, 10:30am-12:30pm Make Whidbey, 8898 Highway 525, Clinton Please join Island County Commissioner, Helen Price Johnson for an informal discussion of County issues. This is an opportunity to talk with Helen about local government topics. Of course, you are always welcome to call, email or make an appointment to meet with the Commissioner at any time. Just contact her at (360) 679-7353 or email her at H.Price_Johnson@co.island.wa.us

South American & Rumi Concert Thursday, September 17, 7:30am-9:00pm Unity of Whidbey, Langley Cost: $12 per person The U.S. debut tour of Americalma, worldclass Chilean and German musicians. Unique, melodic harmonies. Sacred themes. Joyful, poetic, sublime. For more information, call Judyth at (360) 221-7715.

Community Garage Sale Saturday, September 19, 9:00am-4:00pm Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley This event is for everyone that would like to bring their items to sell at a great venue. Deer Lagoon will accept donations for its building restoration fund and the people who want to sell their items will keep their proceeds. For more information, contact Judy Prochaska at (360) 222-3110, judypro@whidbey.com or Tori Johnson at (360) 333-4111, torijohnson1984@ gmail.com. Deer Lagoon Grange is located at 5142 Bayview Road.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, September 10, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of “The Creation by Edward O. Wilson.” This is a book about the fate of the earth and the survival of our planet.

All are welcome.

Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale Friday, September 11, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, September 12, 9:00am-5:00pm Oak Harbor Library Browse through thousands of gently used books for all ages that are available for purchase at bargain prices from the Friends

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2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Soldier Girls Friday, September 11, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of this title by Helen Thorpe.

Gadget Clinic-Hands on Tech Help Saturday, September 12, 10:00am Freeland Library Personalized hands on help with your technology questions. Help with eReaders, tablets and all Sno-Isle streaming media. Please preregister.

Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, September 15, 9:30am Freeland Library Join us for a great book discussion of Velma Wallis’ “Two Old Women.” Based on an Athabascan Indian legend passed along for many generations from mothers to daughters of the upper Yukon River Valley in Alaska, this is the suspenseful, shocking, ultimately inspirational tale of two old women abandoned by their tribe during a brutal winter famine. Everyone is welcome.

Every Child Ready to Read and Rock with Nancy Stewart Wednesday, September 16, 9:30am Coupeville Library Singing is one of the five Ready Readers practices essential to growing a reader. Join celebrated musician Charlie Hope for a rockin’ time and discover new fun ways to reinforce early literacy. For ages 0 – 5 with a caregiver. eBooks for iPad Wednesday, September 16, 10:00am Freeland Library This class will help you set up your iPad/iPhone to access the new world of eBooks and eAudio books from the Sno-Isle digital media collection. This session is focused on the installation and practical navigation of the Overdrive and 3M digital services. Bring your iOS or Mac OS device and your library card. Please preregister. eBooks for Kindle Wednesday, September 16, 11:00am Freeland Library This class will help you set up your Kindle to access the new world of eBooks and eAudio books from the Sno-Isle digital media collection. This session is focused on the installation and practical navigation of the Overdrive services. Bring your Kindle device, your library card and your amazon login ID and password.

Please preregister.

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, September 16, 6:30pm Freeland Library Are you looking for an evening book discussion group? Join us the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. “Maisie Dobbs” by Jacqueline Winspear is the title for September.

Everyone is welcome.

Meet the Author: Wendell Duffield Thursday, September 17, 11:00am Freeland Library

When you’re working to achieve your financial objectives, you will encounter obstacles. Some of these can be anticipated — for example, you won’t be able to invest as much as you want for retirement because you have to pay for your mortgage. Other challenges can’t be easily anticipated, but you can still plan for them — and you should.

Obviously, the word “unexpected,” by definition, implies an unlimited number of possibilities. However, at different stages of your life, you may want to watch for some “expected” unexpected developments.

For example, during your working years, be prepared for the following: Emergency expenses — If you needed a major car or home repair, could you handle it? What about a temporary job loss? These events are costly — especially if you are forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for them. To help guard against these threats, try to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, held in a liquid, low-risk account.

Investment risk and market volatility — Extreme price swings are unpredictable, and they can affect your investment success. To defend yourself against wild gyrations in the market, build a diversified portfolio containing quality investments. While diversification, by itself, can’t protect against loss or guarantee profits, it can help reduce the effect of volatility on your portfolio. And here’s one more thing you can do to cope with the ups and downs of investing: Maintain a long-term perspective. By doing so, you won’t be tempted to overreact to short-term downturns.

Long-term disability — One-third of all people between the ages of 30 and 64 will become disabled at some point, according to the Health Insurance Association of America. Disabilities can be economically devastating. As part of your benefits package, your employer may offer some disability insurance, but you may need to supplement it with private coverage.

Premature death — None of us can really predict our longevity. If something happens to you, would your family be able to stay in your home?

Could your children still attend college? To protect these goals, you need adequate life insurance.

As you approach retirement, and during your retirement years, you may want to focus on these challenges: Living longer than expected — You probably don’t think that “living longer than expected” is necessarily a bad thing. However, a longer-thananticipated life span also carries with it the risk of outliving your money. Consequently, you may want to consider investment solutions that can provide you with an income stream that you can’t outlive. Also, you’ll need to be careful about how much you withdraw each year from your various retirement and investment accounts.

Need for long-term care — If you had to stay a few years in a nursing home, the cost could mount to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These expenses could jeopardize your financial security, so you’ll need to protect yourself. You could “self-insure,” but as that would be extremely costly, you may want to “transfer the risk” to an insurance company. A financial professional can help explain your choices.

None of us can foresee all the events in our lives.

But in your role as an investor, you can at least take positive steps to prepare for the unexpected — and those steps should lead you in the right direction as you move toward your important goals.

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

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Back in May, I wrote about injury prevention for cycling and strengthening exercises to improve your longevity on a bike. This month is the Tour de Whidbey, which boasts five different routes ranging from 10 miles to the granddaddy century (100 miles) and is sure to challenge even the best of riders in the region with a maximum of more than 5800 foot gain and 5800 foot loss in elevation. When you think about the time you spend in the saddle and how many revolutions your legs spin over that span of time, you can imagine how the smallest of adjustments, good or bad, can affect your ride. Let us “nerd out” for a moment and break this down. If you ride the century with an average cadence of 90 rpm and you ride at an average speed of 15 mph (6-hrs 40-min total time), you can expect just ONE of your legs to turn the pedal 36,000 times! You can see where I am going with this; fit is everything.

spin around 36,000 times over the course of 100 miles; if you are not fit correctly, this could mean your knee bends/extends incorrectly 36,000 times in just under seven hours.

Back in 2012 I became a Level 1 Clinical BikeFit® Pro which expands on the traditional mechanical adjustments of the bike and marries it to my clinical knowledge, as a physical therapist, to the biomechanics of the human body. As a younger physical therapist, I found many of my patients would return to me with aggravated symptoms unrelated to everyday activities. After digging a little deeper into home activity and recreation, I found many of these patients enjoyed cycling, at both the recreational and racing levels. I finally realized what we were fixing and improving, in the clinic, only came undone when they went riding on a bike that did not fit them correctly.

Many bike shops perform variations of bike fittings but without the same level of biomechanical knowledge as a physical therapist. Conversely, physical therapists can name the origin, insertion, action and nerve innervations of every muscle in the entire body in their sleep, but know little about the mechanics of a bicycle. I was not content with this disconnect to my patients and community and decided it was time to learn the art of BikeFit.® The foundation of BikeFit® is based on the three points of contact a rider has on the bicycle; handlebars, saddle, pedals. If you think about riding on an uncomfortable bike, what are the things you adjust while still pedaling? Usually it involves your hands on the handlebars and your bottom on your saddle. Very few people adjust their foot position on the pedal while riding (impossible while clipped into clipless pedals). The easy fix for an incorrect fit is an adjustment to the height, tilt, rotation and fore/aft of the saddle, followed by the length, angle of the stem and tilt of the handlebars and hoods (brake/shifter complex). The cleat/pedal interface is where the game changes. As we worked out our math problem of the week above, we decided each leg could

The point at which the cleat and pedal interact is one of the most important aspects of fitting because, as mentioned above, you cannot adjust this while riding. If you are unfamiliar with clipless pedals, they are a system of locking your shoe onto the pedal similar to how ski boots fit into ski bindings. You have the benefit of generating power through the entire pedal stroke (up, down, forward, backward) with the ease of releasing your foot by way of gently twisting your heel outward; the cleat is the portion of the system that is screwed into the bottom of your cycling shoe.

This cleat can adjust fore/aft, slide medial/lateral, rotate clockwise/counterclockwise and even tilt medial/lateral (by use of wedges). Because everybody is built differently there is not a generic measurement or adjustment to this portion of the fitting. Similar to if you were to perform a squat incorrectly with your knees over your toes, a faulty cleat adjustment could lead to wear and tear to your menisci, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or patellar tendon of the knee. Additionally, if your foot is unable to adjust while riding due to an incorrect fit of the cleat on the pedal, you can imagine the compensations and adjustments your body will make. If you are walking down the road and you happen to twist your ankle, you naturally tend to lean your bodyweight to the unaffected side. This would lead to your hips shifting away from the painful ankle and a contralateral (opposite) tilt of the upper spine to keep your body erect. Now put yourself on a bike with a faulty cleat position (toe, arch, ankle, knee pain) on the right side. You will start to pedal harder with your left leg to take strain off the right foot/ankle. This will cause you to shift your hips on your saddle to the left, leading to a strain in your low back, compression of your right middle back and increased pressure to your left shoulder and pressure through your left wrist/hand on the handlebars.

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That pretty much wraps up fishing so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about hunting just a bit. September is, as I said last time, the month many of us tend to shift our gears and focus on hunting. There is bound to be something you can set your sights on this month, whether you hunt with a bow or a gun.

September 1 was the start of a few seasons and archery deer is the biggest for many.

In most areas the season runs through the September 27. Hunting on the island for deer has slowly disappeared over the past 20 years and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look like it is going to get any better. If you are lucky enough to have or know someone who has property and allows you to hunt you have a good chance of tagging a black tail with archery.

I have had a nice, big 4x4 buck who has visited my yard but I live within city limits.

Many of us who deer hunt prefer to go off island. My preference is the east side and the possibility of a nice mule deer but I know many hunters love the challenge of a Western Washington black tail. Hunting is tough for these masters of the night.

Most bucks will stay put in the protection of dense cover during the day and come out late at night. This makes the hunt very challenging and yet very rewarding to those who find success. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry though, the late season falls right around their rut and when the bucks starting thinking about the does, it tends to make them a bit forgetful and quite frankly, dumb. This is the time many hunters will see more bucks. Of

course with the later season the weather always plays a role. Best of luck for those of you out in the field now.

Archery Elk opens September 12 and will run until September 24. This overlaps the majority of the end of deer season so archers will have a chance to harvest either during this time. This season is a bit earlier than last year so it may improve the odds of success. It took a lot of championing the cause to get state officials to change the season so archers could take advantage of the rut, unlike years past. There is nothing quite like the early morning sound of a bugling bull elk to get your blood pumping.

During the rut, hunting in pairs can prove to be very effective. One method is to position your shooter in a good spot that provides multiple shooting lanes in paths a bull might take. Once spotted, you should know about where the bull youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re targeting is and the shooter should be the one closest to him.

Now the non-shooter can set up about 20-40 yards behind the shooter and start some cow calling. Hopefully you can get the bull to respond. If so the shooter can start bugling. This can really get the bull excited if he thinks there is a bull between him and a cow and he might just come running, so be prepared.

If you want to start off light I would suggest going up to the mountains and go after some forest grouse. I love being up in the mountains and this is usually the first chance I get to. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a great way to start off a young hunter. I know my kids enjoy being up in the mountains as much as I do and of course I love the time spent with them.

For those who want a bit more excitement, bear hunting is still going strong. It runs through November 15. This is the time to get up there and look for them as they are fattening up, preparing for their winter hibernation. Find a spot and use your spotting scope or binoculars to locate one. Concentrate on areas where wild berries grow in good numbers. Of course in these areas you can find a lot of burnt out stumps which can get the blood pumping until you realize youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at a tree and not a bear.

Last but not least, this month provides some waterfowl opportunities for hunters 16 and younger. According to the WDFW web site, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Western Washington hunters under the age of 16 will have an opportunity to go afield for ducks, Canada geese, coots and pheasants during a special youth hunt September 19-20.â&#x20AC;?

Hunters 65 and older will have the first chance for a pheasant with a special hunting season from September 21-25. The regular season opens September 26 for everyone else. There are several release sights on the island and they have their own special rules so be sure to check the WDFW web site for specific rules.

September has a lot of outdoor activities to participate in. The difficulty comes in deciding which ones to do. It has been a dilemma for me for many years but no matter what I choose I know I am going to have a blast.

If you have any questions, comments, reports or pictures, send them to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com.

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

Feeding our Memories with Grandma and Grandpa Grandparents are often an extension of our parents. They play a major role in our formative years for those of us who have the benefit and privilege of visiting them, regardless of how often. When I was growing up, the more often I got to see my grandparents the better. I’m often told by people who have grandkids, including my mother, their focus shifts from their own children to their children’s children. Sometimes phone calls become the norm of “Hi sweetie, how are my grandbabies?” and we get put on the back burner in lieu of the grandchildren. I hear from grandparents that sometimes the reason for this is because they have the knowledge, wisdom and experience behind them, after raising their own offspring, to back their love and attitude towards their grandkids; who are in essence extensions of their own parents. I also find in speaking to people they associate a particular food or meal with their grandma or grandpa.

When I was growing up we used to travel to Johannesburg to visit my ‘nana and oupa.’ Everyone who walked into my grandparents’ house was fed. It didn’t matter whether or not you were hungry, you were fed. My oupa (granddad) was from Austria and he taught me how to make potato rostis. In addition to the rostis, he would pull up one of the ornately carved wooden dining

room chairs and we stood together while he let me put all the ingredients for his goulash into the pot. The end result was always divine. We weren’t just cooking. Oupa and I were bonding and solidifying memories that would last forever.

He was typically the chef in the house as my nana wasn’t too fond of cooking. She did it because, well, it was necessary for survival basically. Her most famous dish was one pot cheese pasta. It consists of putting pasta in a pot and cracking eggs into it, adding shredded cheddar and stirring all of this vigorously, until each piece of pasta was coated with it. Simple, yet surprisingly good and rather filling.

National Grandparents Day is one which has been celebrated every Sunday after Labor Day since 1978 in the United States. Other countries around the world also have their own days dedicated to the grandparents of their nation.

Marian McQuade, a woman who served on the West Virginia Commission on Aging and the Nursing Home Licensing board for many years, is recognized as the founder of National Grandparents Day. As she was originally from West Virginia, it was only fitting the state be the first to dedicate a day to honoring Grannies and Grampies. Grandparents are literally time keepers, in the sense they are able to bring into our current era stories, traditions, and even culture from the past. It helps us in this day and age to remember past events and where we came from,

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where ever that may be. Often our grandma and grandpa will impart advice which sometimes we turn a deaf ear to only to find out they were right all along. Many a time their stories include their lifestyle, everything they did when they were younger, and inevitably what they ate. Food is an all-encompassing aspect of life. It permeates everything we do. It is the carpet in which memories are sewn and upon which traditions are trodden deeply into. Even our grandma and/ or grandpa will tell of when their grandma or grandpa used to make a special meal, cake or some type of edible which stuck in their memory.

I often wonder why we so strongly associate a particular food with granny or granddad. Perhaps because food is sometimes seen as a vehicle of love. Nana stands in the kitchen, baking what she knows her precious grandchildren love.

Maybe their favorite cookies or a special cake.

She is pouring every ounce of her being into the food lovingly made for the little (or big) babies she knows will consume and relish every last bite.

Little do they (or we) know what is being eaten is more than just the sugar, raisins or chocolate chips used to make it. We are ingesting her time, effort, love and adoration for us. It is the same for those granddads who love to cook.

You know, long lost recipes can be revived through the simple act of spending the day with a grandparent. As time and technology has moved forward, humans have found ways to simplify the cooking process. Food processors, Kitchen Aid mixers, and blenders, all these things make our lives a lot easier and prepping quicker.

Now while I am certainly not complaining about making things easier in the kitchen, I do feel an art gets lost in the exchange of technique for convenience. If we think about it, our grandparents didn’t have the tools we do today to make their lives easier in the kitchen, so they knew exactly how biscuit dough, for example, needed to be mixed to make sure the fluffiest, butteriest, biscuits came out of the oven. These recipes and methods were no doubt handed down throughout generations and memories were made in so doing.

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And let’s face it, sometimes they even go against what mom or dad says, for their grandkids' sake, whether necessarily or unnecessarily so. National Grandparents Day is observed September 13 2015, and though they should be celebrated every day, this day in particular should be reserved for honoring the extensions of mom and dad. They have earned nothing less than respect by just being who they are. This grandparents day perhaps those of us who are lucky enough to have their ‘nana and oupa’ in their lives, may like to spend a day with them, and who knows, maybe you will learn how to make you favorite dish grandma or grandpa makes, all by yourself!

I’m including a recipe for shortbread cookies, for those whose elders have a sweet tooth. It can be served with a cup of coffee or tea, while they sit back and relax with their feet up, in the company of their dear grandkids. If you have any comments, stories or recipes, please share those with me, because as always I love to hear from you so, Let’s Dish!

Shortbread Cookies 1 cup of butter 2 and ¼ cups of all-purpose flour ½ cup of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons of cornmeal (optional, I include it, as it leaves a wonderful crunch) Cream the butter, adding the sugar gradually.

Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly until light and fluffy. If adding cornmeal, mix it in at this point. Add flour, ¼ cup at a time and mix until completely incorporated. Separate dough into portions (it’s easier to work with) and roll out onto a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place those onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees until golden brown around the edges. Serves with hot tea or coffee and enjoy! www.food.com www.grandparentsday.org www.grandparents.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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Life Tributes Richard R. Rappuhn Richard Rudolph Rappuhn passed away peacefully at home in Oak Harbor ,WA August 26, 2015. He was surrounded by his family as he entered the life of everlasting joy and peace to be with our Lord.

Richard, known as Dick by his family and friends, was born in Startup, WA July 15, 1934 to Ed and Selma Rappuhn. He was the youngest of their five children, having three older sisters, Ellen Love, Esther Rust (Julius), Florence Rappuhn and older brother Robert “Bob” Rappuhn. Dick grew up on the family farm, cultivating his curiosity in exploring nature and developing his interest in agriculture. He was an active member of FFA in high school, participated in sports; however, his farm chores took precedence. After graduating from Sultan High School in 1952, he attended Washington State College in Pullman studying Animal Husbandry and participating in ROTC. Upon graduating from WSC, Dick served in the Army Reserves and worked for H & N of Redmond, WA selling baby chicks to area poultry farmers.

He met and married his first wife, Sharon R. Miller in 1959. Later he married Patricia Morgan, recently celebrating 32 years together. In 1964, he moved his young family to South Whidbey Island, beginning a long career in poultry farm management. In 1976, he and his family relocated to Oak Harbor, WA when Dick went to work for Dynes Poultry Farms, Inc. managing farm operations at their multiple locations on the Island and throughout Skagit County.

Dick enjoyed life. He had a quick wit and a playful nature, a propensity to have fun, banter with, and heckle others. He loved to tell stories of his and other’s life experiences (a few tall tales) which were always entertaining. He loved music, his dog Nell, reading, watching comedies and westerns, and debating politics as a dedicated lifelong Republican with anyone who would participate. He had a real gift for nurturing whether it was his garden, family/friends, or the area wildlife. He had a love of sports, playing baseball, basketball, and running when he was younger as well as watching sports and keeping up with the sports section of the newspaper.

Dick had a strong faith in his Lord, Jesus Christ and practiced his faith in his daily life and his relationships with others. His faith was tested and confirmed; especially in this ten year battle with cancer. This challenge seemed to strengthen his resolve to live the best life he could in the years he had left.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Rappuhn, four daughters, Tamara Dow (Erik), Teresa Forsyth (Keith), Tina Rappuhn, Tonya Rappuhn and two step daughters, Wendy Robbins (David), and Shelly Sowers.

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John “Clark” Reardon died peacefully Tuesday evening, August 25 at his home in Langley after a prolonged and ugly struggle with Vascular Dementia. Clark was born August 23, 1936 in Madison, Wisconsin to Arthur and Jane nee Clark Reardon. His father was an executive with Kroger Corporation and the family was subjected to frequent moves. Clark grew up in Madison, Kansas City, Cleveland and finally, Chicago where he spent his high school years.

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Clark graduated from Glen Ellyn High School in 1954 and preceded on to college, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Notre Dame University, his MBA from Columbia University and was a thesis short of a PHD from the University of Minnesota. He also spent a short time with the U.S. Marine Corps. Clark moved to Minneapolis-St. Paul, where he served as President of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Pillsbury Corporation.

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In 1964, Clark was married to Mona Boggie, a high school teacher and soon they began a family, adding three children, Sheila Catherine, John Clark and Meghan Elizabeth, all within three and a half years. Clark changed jobs and took a position with Piper-Jaffrey, a regional brokerage firm, where he became Director of Research.

In 1989, Clark received an irresistible offer to work in the Pacific Northwest, so the family packed up their suitcases and moved to Seattle and to the world of banking. They settled in Bellevue. Not long after, they discovered the charm of Whidbey Island and Clark made Whidbey home.

His career flourished during his time in Seattle. He worked for Pacific National Bank, First Interstate Bank and Wells Fargo, where his became Corporate Senior Vice President and Director of Trust Investments. He eventually retired from Wells Fargo and started his own money management firm, Reardon, Rivard and Associates, which he sold after five years.

Clark was a gentle man of few words, but he possessed a wicked wit and had a definite mischievous aspect to his personality. He loved peace and quiet, his brother Robert, his dogs, Notre Dame,( often tearing up as his listened to their fight song), golf, travel, a good Beefeaters martini, English crime novels, classical music, Latin chants, well-worn comfortable clothes, tomatoes in season, Italian food, and his family and good friends.

He disliked “commotion” as he called it, large groups, cocktail parties, George Bush, the word “incredible”, bigotry, war, politics in the workplace, heavy rock music, and most of all – surprises.

He faced his illness with forbearance and dignity, becoming the best of himself. He deeply loved his family. He is survived by his wife Mona, his children Sheila, John and Meghan and his beloved son-in-law Chris, by his grandchildren Keoni, Madeline, Nolan and Charlotte and numerous nieces and nephews in Minneapolis and St. Paul. A private Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Hubert’s Catholic Church, Langley.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, September 5, 2015 beginning at 4:00pm at Useless Bay Country Club, Langley. Donations in memory of Clark may be made to the Vascular Dementia Foundation, AFA, 322 Eighth Ave, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or to the University of Notre Dame.

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

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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

Galleries & Art Shows

Meet and greet will begin at 6:00PM with dinner at 6:30PM. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. The program for the evening with be presented by Michael Diamanti, Island County Port Commissioner Position 2, who will talk about current issues at the Greenbank Farm. For more information, please call (360) 678-2059. For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call (360) 678-4813.

Friends of the Freeland Library Meeting

Of Horses and History Exhibit continues thru September 28 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank

Tuesday, September 15, 1:00pm Freeland Library

The newest paintings by Richard Rhydes are a series of still lifes entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of Horses and History.â&#x20AC;? This unique series of oil paintings combines Rhydesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; love of horses, with his love of art and art history.

Find out what the Friends of the Library do and how they support the library. Everyone welcome!

Serendipity: The Art of Pleasant Surprises Exhibit continues through September 30 Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank We are so pleased to welcome back one of out favorite artists, Marcia Van Doren, in this showing of her latest works of oil on paper. Her painting is simply exquisite.

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, September 15, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for September is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Street Scenes and Motion Blurâ&#x20AC;?. 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.

Meetings and Organizations

South Whidbey Garden Club

Republican Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club of North Whidbey

The doors open at 9:00am, the business meeting starts at 9:30am, and the program starts at 10:30am with refreshments provided. Deborah Heg, our program speaker, is a Greenbank plant collector who sculpts a garden with native plants, fallen logs and stones. Her background in Interior Design is evident in her harmony of shapes, colors and textures in her own garden. The public is welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Johnson at (360) 221-2203.

Friday, September 18, 9:30AM St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, Clinton

Thursday, September 10, 11:30am-1:00pm San Remoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Invited speakers are Bob Severns and Jim Campbell candidates for mayor City of Oak Harbor. No-host luncheon rate is $20 per person and community members are welcome.

Additional information may be available by calling (360) 678-4602.

Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner Thursday, September 10, 6:00pm Bakken & Firehouse Roads Clubhouse, Greenbank

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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, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664, icaspub@juno.com or visit www.icas-wa.webs.com.

Meeting & Permit Required for Hunting on Base Wednesday, September 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm Building 130, Gallery Golf Course, Oak Harbor People interested in hunting on NAS Whidbey Island property during the 2015-2016 season are invited to attend this â&#x20AC;&#x153;one-stop-shopâ&#x20AC;? meeting. Informational handouts will cover on-base hunting permit requirements, hunting areas and base access procedures. Hunters may register, pay the $13 permit fee and receive an installation hunting permit. Questions may be directed to John Phillips, (360) 257-8873, at the installation Environmental Office.

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NRA Basic Pistol Class Friday, September 18, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, September 19, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25, includes a book This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. 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.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Classes, Seminars and Workshops

Saturday, September 19, 12:45 pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room

Danâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises Featured on The Price is Right, March 2012 & 2013 See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties.

Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes classes meet on Wednesday evenings.

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Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Self Defense Class Saturday, September 26, 10:00am-12:00pm Woodwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taekwondo Academy, Oak Harbor Cost: $25 Jamie Woodward has 13 years of marital arts training, personal protection experience and self-defense study and will show you how to recognize, avoid and if necessary, defend yourself during a potentially violent encounter. Woodwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Taekwondo is located in the Traders Village log cabin building at 390 NE Midway Blvd. Ste. A204. For more information, call (360) 240-9433.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A social event on the 10th proves surprisingly beneficial. Worries over trivial matters on the 11th and 12th bring stress. Don’t blow things out of proportion, especially health matters. Worry is the leading cause of poor health. The 14th and 15th are powerful days for new beginnings. Set your intentions, announce your goals and get people behind you. Even if you make short-term mistakes, long-term results will favor you.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your energy level is even higher than usual on the 10th, leading to brash actions and hasty words. You’ll get away with it, OK, but remember to give thanks to your guardian angels. Perfectionist tendencies at work serve you well on the 11th and 12th.

The 14th and 15th, while not days to get whatever you want, have a cushy lining that should ease any disappointments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You may be entertaining at home on the 10th. The 11th and 12th are positive days for goal setting, especially as regards communal activities. Something feels out of balance on the 14th and you get the sudden insight on how to fix it. Trust your intuition. Pick a partner on the 15th and tackle that unfinished task or project. You might be surprised at the unexpected help that appears.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Fun is on your mind the 10th and you have no trouble finding playmates. A perfect day to hang out or toodle about town. The 11th and `12th are especially busy on the home scene. A friend or spouse benefits from your help. Your creativity comes to the rescue on the 14th or 15th. Someone with a problem will be delighted to hear your solution. Don’t hesitate to call them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Encouraging news on the 10th brings up issues of home. You may be the receiver, or you may be the one passing out reassuring words. Or you could be both! It’s a busy day and a busy week. The 11th and 12th find you bustling to complete important errands and communications.

Children of all ages figure prominently.

Some people never grow up! The 14th and 15th conclude matters begun on the 10th.

Whew!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Eyes and ears are on you the 10th and, oh boy, you DO know how to take full advantage of THAT! Your Leo smiles and warmth are well-received and people can’t help but give in to you on that day. On the 11th and 12th a spate of generosity sees you reaching cheerfully for your wallet whenever $ is involved. A wild idea on the 14th is well-received on the 15th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A wise investment on the 10th could earn you money later. The 11th and 12th find your critiques, wise and otherwise, fully supported. In short, you get your way those days. Strive not to be petty. Not everyone shares your innate desire for perfection. The 14th and 15th see you possibly involved in a high-minded new venture with a partner. Your contribution is your ability to organize and plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The 10th sees you suited up and out meeting the world with a smile. Relax and recover a bit on the 11th and 12th.

The15th you find the world coming to you unexpectedly. Fear not, the news is good.

About that person or situation you’ve engaged in a contest of wills: that tired old picture is fading away, but your endurance is fading faster. If you’re inclined to compromise, now is the time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A journey awaits you on the 10th; whether of mind or body is up to you. In a physical journey, you will be joined by friends.

A mental journey will bring you personal gains. Your natural optimism wears an aloof public or professional face on the 11th and 12th, with someone needing your input on their idea or project. On the 15th a partner delivers the missing puzzle piece in your life picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Home and business are the focus on the 10th. It’s not the best day to talk money, but neither is it the worst. Fair-minded negotiation works to your advantage. Use the 12th and 13th to gain needed perspective. The fine points may not resolve until the 14th or 15th. A partner or associate surprises with good news on the 16th.

Hard work and patience pay off in the end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Save your breath on the 10th. You’re sparring with people who are stuck in their own viewpoint. You’re unlikely to change their minds, and even if you do, you probably won’t come out ahead. It’s just not your day. The 12th and 13th are ripe for misunderstandings. Postpone important decisions until the 15th, a day when conditions favor you, if you possibly can. If you can’t postpone, rely on the judgment of someone you trust.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Virgo Alert! That most-particular of signs has its sights full on you, Pisces. For your sake, don’t forget to place your dirty socks in the hamper! The 11th and 12th are worst. The 10th brings a meeting of the minds with someone whose input matters to you. Relax. The matter rates 2 on the Chicken Little Scale, in which 10 means the sky is falling. The 14th and 15th see the issue restored to balance. © 2015, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. The astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer and part-time Chicken Little who has been navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly. com.

Across 1. Labor’s partner

50. Big ___ Conference

18. Jam 19. Concentrated liquid from cooking fish or meat

10. Pimples

51. Gamepieces, including kings and queens

14. Roswell crash victim, supposedly

55. Immediately (2 wds)

25. Didn’t dawdle

15. Asian tongue

60. “That,” e.g., when used to introduce a clause (2 wds)

27. Beautify

6. Didn’t have enough

16. Black shade 17. Russian kolkhozes (2 wds) 20. Penn & ___, illustionists 21. One back from a journey 22. 50 Cent piece 24. 18-wheeler 25. Kind of year 30. Monotony 34. Computer program writer 35. Biblical measure 37. Biochemistry abbr.

38. Warner Bros. creation

62. Persia, now 63. “Buona ___” (Italian greeting) 64. Rocket fuel ingredient, for short

28. Animal house 29. Herb used in curry 31. About to explode 32. Condos, e.g.

33. Parsonage 36. Bathroom cleaner?

66. Put one’s foot down?

39. Potter

67. Brace

42. Large and sumptuous meal

Down 1. Agreement 2. ___ vera 3. Brook 4. Be a snitch 5. Villain, at times 6. Baseball’s Master Melvin

40. Annoyance

7. Blender sound

41. Always, in verse

8. Overhangs

42. Malodorous

9. Suitable for restricted caloric intake

44. Unit of weight to measure silk

26. Australian bush call

65. Cram, with “up”

39. Comedian

43. Light bulb units

23. Ornamental loop

40. Amigo

43. Licentious women 45. Crackers 47. Brandy flavor 49. “Well, I ___!”

51. Baby holder 52. Principal male character in a story 53. Brio 54. “I, Claudius” role 56. “Don’t bet ___!”

(2 wds) 57. Do, for example

10. Mite or tick

58. Fix

46. People from Kathmandu

11. Oil source

59. Carbon compound

48. Indian bread

13. “... or ___!”

12. Finger, in a way

61. Crash site?

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Auto/Parts For Sale Exhaust headers for Jeep Wrangler, stainless steel, #33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder.

Cash only, $50 OBO; Driver’s side window for Honda CRV, $20 OBO, cash only, pictures available. (360) 632-6202

Garage/Estate Sales Community Garage Sale: Saturday, September 19, 9am4pm, Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley. This event is for everyone who would like to bring their items to sell at a great venue. Deer Lagoon will accept donations for its building restoration fund and the people who want to sell their items will keep their proceeds.

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Announcements 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.

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Jobs Wanted Carpenter/Handyman looking for work and/or small odd jobs. Have tools, skill and references. All jobs considered.

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Job Market Restaurant Manager: Seeking two positions. An experienced Restaurant Manager and a waitress. Competitive salary and wages. Apply in person, Queen Anne Motel 450 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

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Health/Fitness Leg Lifters: a simple way to help lift your leg after surgery, for rehab, or help in getting in or out of bed. Brand new, 36” long, with hand and foot loops. By Lifestyle Essentials. $25 obo. (360) 678-1167

Lessons Looking for guitar students.

Learn how to play guitar, oneon-on, all ages, all genres.

Progressive step instruction, beginners welcome. Excellent activity for children. Call Scott (360) 675-5470

Electronics Speaker: Solid teak, 21x13x24.

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Home Furnishings Glass dining room table with black/white marble legs, 6 leather-like Parsons chairs, $150; Oval oak coffee table, $80; pool table lamp, $75; garage desk, $50. Call (360) 246-4131 (1) Solid oak table and 4 chairs: Table 47" round with leaf

65"x48". Chairs newly upholstered. In very good condition, $250. Call or text (360) 6794712 (1) Unique Coffee Table: Made of solid Honduras mohaganey.

In excellent shape, 46x17x16, $15. Call or text (360) 6794712 (1) Desk: Great quality, perfect for an entrance way, 41x18x29, $100. Call or text (360) 6794712 (1) End Tables: Great shape, each table is 16x16x29, $50 ea. Call or text (360) 679-4712 (1) Solid wood, good condition: Dresser, 66x19x32, $150; Chest, 40x20x54, $100; Mirror, 28x42, $50. $250 for all three. Call or text (360) 670-4712 (1) 2 pedestal tables, 30” x 48”, walnut formica top (one has a fitted glass cover). $10 and $15; Pedestal table, 48” diameter, walnut formica top ($25); Pedestal table, with modified rectangular shape, approximately 30” x 60” ($35). Call (360) 678-1167

Lawn and Garden Craftsman lawn tractor with 36" x 12" x 12" scoop. Used about 50 hours. New battery, $895. Hank, Coupeville, (360) O 678-7591 (0) Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

Miscellaneous Fresh cut dahlias for home, parties or special occasions. $3 per bunch. Coupeville, (360) 678-7591 (0) Fir, Alder, split and dry. Will deliver on South Whidbey. Stay warm this winter! $85 half cord. (360) 341-2185 (0) Firewood: Split and seasoned hemlock, delivered and stacked. 16" long (check your Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.45)

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Recreation Cadis float tube, $60. Used only 4 times. Hank (360) 6787591 (1) Canoe: Smoker Craft 15-ft. aluminum canoe. Used, silver color, $525. For inquiries, please leave a message at (360) 675-4352 (0) Golf bag by MacGregor ProOnly. Heavy-duty vinyl and leather. Comes with carrying strap and hood. Two-tone green, very good condition.

Photos available upon request, $30 or best offer; Leading Edge putter with brand new Golf Pride grip. Comes with cover, excellent condition.

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