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A ROCK SOLID THANK YOU TO Island Thrift!

MANY THANKS TO ISLAND TROLLERS Alaska USA Mortgage • Hearing Health Services Saratoga Builders • LANGCO NW FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS • Diamond Rentals

windermere real estate • Heritage Bank • THE COACHMAN INN Flyers Restaurant & Brewery • Peoples Bank • Sno-Isle Library • RUSTICA EL CAZADOR • Whidbey Local • home depot • Whidbey Weekly • BEST WESTERN PLUS WHIDBEY LIFE MAGAZINE • FRASERS GOURMET HIDEAWAY • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 1000 THANK YOU’S to the 250+ volunteers and the OH City workforce that made this festival happen, along with funding from individuals and small business donors, grant awards from Island County LTAC AND the OH City LTAC Committees, and Island Thrift.

Also, keeping us safe, a shout out to the OAK HARBOR Police Department and the OAK HARBOR Fire Department!

save the date for 2017: LABOR DAY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 1, 2, & 3

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

For years now, I have considered the first full week of September to be similar to the feeling one might have when locating the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

In September, a calm settles across this great country of ours.

The kids are back in school. The tourists are back at home. And, my one speed, selfpropelled Honda lawnmower will soon be available for total neglect until February. One more mow, maybe. A great feeling it is.

Now, to break out the maul for this year's version of the holiday classic, A Maul and the Night Splitters.

One-liners One of our cousin Ellen's best lines during our recent family reunion in Hattiesburg, Mississippi was, “Linda and Jimmy, would y’all like to go see where people used to live and things used to be?”

We three were in cousin Emma's SUV quicker than you could say “more gravy, please.”

Another one-liner I just read from Greenbank Wayne, the oldest person I know who still writes phonetically, “There is no app to replace your lap! Read to your child every day.”

I am assuming our parents read to us. They are no longer available to ask, but given the number of books we three siblings have on our individual book shelves, I am certain our parents at least taught us how to shop.

Surprise Some fifty five years ago, our family was introduced to the Cooks from Greenville, South Carolina. This wonderful family of soft-spoken southerners had relocated to Columbus, Ohio, so the primary breadwinner, Walter B. Cook, could join the sales force of Quaker State Oil Refining Corporation. Our father had been quite impressed with Blackie's knowledge of the oil business which he had learned while working for his uncle's oil company while Blackie attended Furman University.

Throughout the last five decades, we have all kept in touch, despite the miles and the days and years in between. The older I get, the more I cherish the friendships of people who knew our folks, and who tolerated us as kids.

Last month, I received a typed letter, typed on a real typewriter. When is the last time you saw a typewriter? Not only was the letter typed, but it was presented on stationary with raised letterhead. I always liked to run my fingers over raised letterhead. Maybe I have some sort of syndrome, but, it is very special to feel and see raised letterhead. Not only do I feel special, it reminds me that I still have friends who have money.

Speaking of money, upon opening the envelope with the raised letterhead stationary, a check fell out. A typed check! When is the last time you saw a typed check? The check reflected an amount equivalent to my most recent age increase, along with the memo on the bottom left evidencing that the check was a birthday gift.

More valuable than the check, were two sentences shared by Blackie regarding our Mom and Dad. Is there anything better than finding out how great your parents were!

“Jim, your Dad was a very good judge of people and human nature-and a good story teller. Your mother a good friend to our family in Columbus and Oil City-and with her own sense of humor.”

So, thanks much, Mr. and Mrs. Reader, for tolerating my reminiscing about this. In our family, sentiment is much more than a word in the dictionary. We Freemans wear it on our sleeve.

Whidbey Weekly Finally, thanks Blackie and Grace, for the surprise birthday money and the years of great memories. Something tells me my memories will last longer than your check, #1833.

Reader humor A couple of days ago I was stopped in Pay-Less by a young lady thanking me for recently sharing a joke about grass growing and lawn mowing. Before I remembered what joke she meant, she was gone. Then, after coming to my senses in the bakery area after smelling freshly baked double chocolate chip cookies, I knew she had been referring to a joke with St. Peter and St. Francis talking about human behavior.

Just to clarify, if you enjoy a joke in this column, it came from one of you readers. I can remember a story, but unlike many of you, I cannot remember a joke. So, any jokes you enjoy are not my creation, but yours.

Here is another example of a reader joke submitted this morning. Author unknown.

A hotel guest calls the front desk and the clerk answers,"May I help you, sir?"

The man says, "Yes, I'm in room 858. You need to send someone to my room immediately. I'm having an argument with my wife and she says she's going to jump out the window."

The desk clerk says, "I'm sorry sir, but that's a personal matter."

The man replies,"Listen you idiot. The window won't open... and that's a maintenance matter."

Probably not a good joke to tell at a wedding anniversary.

Microwave cleaning Often when helping people move, one inherits items abandoned. Last month, among other things too numerous to delineate, I inherited a bike, a television, two vacuum cleaners, and a microwave.

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Friends of Clinton Library Fall Fundraiser

ADULT TEAM SPELLING BEE Clinton Community Hall October 1, 2016 • 6:30 pm Teams are forming now!!

For more information contact: Clinton.library.friends@gmail.com www.sno-isle.org/locations/clinton/friends www.facebook.com/FOCLWashingtonState

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Although the abandoned microwave was of lesser wattage than the one gifted me years ago by actor, director Richard Evans, recently seen as Jack Stein in Wheel of Fortune on an A-Team re-run portraying a sleazy casino owner in Vegas, it was clean. In fact, the microwave I had inherited was so clean it looked as if it had been brushed with Colgate Extra Whitening toothpaste.

So, I unplugged my many years old 1100 watt Evans' Emerson and replaced it with the 700 watt Sharp Carousel. While it takes a bit longer to re-heat my cold coffee, I am no longer finding little pieces of red peppers in my coffee. Some of those red pepper pieces explode to the roof of the microwave when over heating Jimmy Dean's breakfast bowls.

Like many guys who don't cook for themselves, why clean a microwave? No one sees the inside but the sole user. And, if the microwave is low enough on the shelf, one cannot see all the debris that lands on it's ceiling.

Today I asked a friend if she could use a microwave. Unfortunately, she said “yes.”

Now I have to clean it.

Folks have told me that boiling water in a microwave will create enough steam to clean the appliance. I am thinking a garden hose might be better, with a scraper one uses to remove paint.

I will let you know how this works out. If I can get this yet-to-be-gifted microwave as white as my new inherited Sharp, I may open a microwave cleaning service for bachelors, bachelorettes, and recent divorcees. I feel a jingle coming onm – “Red Rover, Red Rover, bring your microwave over, we'll get it as clean as the white cliffs of Dover!”

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Bits & Pieces Whidbey Community Chorus Begins Christmas Season

Letters to the Editor Editor, I was thinking about the ignoramuses that tried to block the trains in Whatcom County a few days ago, like the ones that tried it at the refineries in Anacortes a while ago (you know, the “environmentalists” that left over two thousand pounds of garbage there...).

When they go to trial, if they are convicted, I think the judge should rescind their driver’s licenses indefinitely (no driving, no more fossil fuels burnt), and should shut off all the gas or oil where they live. That should help them reach their goals, help them save the world and minimize all the hypocrisy they heap on the rest of us.

Rick Kiser, Oak Harbor

Langley Residents Donate $50K to WhidbeyHealth Foundation

From left, WhidbeyHealth Chief of Staff Brenden Hansen, MD, donors Douglas and Deborah Troxel and WhidbeyHealth Executive Director Helen Taylor, pose for a quick snapshot in the medical center’s lobby.

Langley residents Douglas and Deborah Troxel brought their Aloha spirit of generosity with them from Kona, Hawaii, where they live when they are not on Whidbey Island. The couple recently donated $50,000 to the WhidbeyHealth Foundation in support of the hospital and its programs.

Deborah Troxel, who is involved with the annual “Links for Life” cancer awareness golf tournament at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, was impressed when she learned about the accredited WhidbeyHealth Cancer Care program and its Medicare-certified Hospice Care program.

“It’s important to show support especially when you see that the building project is going on and what services are being offered by the hospital,” said Deborah Troxel. “We help our local hospital in Hawaii and we wanted to show our support here, too.”

But beyond their background of philanthropy, Douglas Troxel says the reality is that the couple will turn to WhidbeyHealth when they need care on Whidbey.

“Recently, I had to come to the Emergency Room, which was a good experience,” Douglas Troxel said.

“We’re getting up there in years and when we need medical help in the future we’re not going to want to wait in line for a ferry. So we decided to show our support now to help the hospital because it’s so important when living on the island.”

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

Important News! Power Outage!

Electric crews from PSE and Potelco with be making upgrades and maintenance on the electric substation, taking up to 4 weeks.

Portions of the Town of Coupeville and vicinity will be out of power starting Thursday evening, September 8, 10:00pm until Friday morning about 4:00am. For more information, call 1-888-225-5773

The Whidbey Community Chorus, under the direction of Darren McCoy, invites singers to join the chorus as it prepares for its annual Christmas concerts. The concerts will feature a wide variety of music, including favorites like “Carol of the Bells” and “White Christmas,” and will step back into the 16th century for pieces such as the Spanish carol “Fum Fum Fum” and the French carol “Pat-A-Pan.” Registration will be held September 18, at 5:00pm at the First United 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 December 2 and 4. 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 $40. Call Kay at (360) 678-4148 for more information or visit the chorus website at https://sites.google.com/site/ whidbeycommunitychorus/home.

[Submitted by Kay Foss]

The SPELLathon is Coming – Can You Go the Distance?

The Friends of the Clinton Library (FOCL) is launching a new fundraiser. It’s the SPELLathon - an adult team spelling bee that will be challenging, entertaining, and laugh out loud fun.

Teams of three adults will compete to win awards for best spellers, best team name, and best costumes. The event will also include a raffle and a silent auction. The SPELLathon will take place October 1, 2016 at the Clinton Community Hall at 6:30pm.

The SPELLathon will have a limited number of teams, so it’s critical for teams to get their members together and registration completed.

And no one should be worried about being the first team out because every team will be given the opportunity to be bought back into the contest. A “honey drop” can be purchased by either by a team member or an audience member to keep a team in the contest until the championship round. While teams pay an entry fee, admission to the event is free. Audience members determine the awards for best team name and best costumes. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

The emcee for the SPELLathon is Randy Hudson, from the Heggenes Valley Boys, who will keep the crowd engaged. There will also be a wordmaster and a judge to determine accurate spelling for all teams.

All this fun is for a specific purpose: continuing and enhancing the programs the Clinton Library provides for the community. Currently, funds are raised through membership, donations, and a monthly Book Sale.

Past fundraising has provided: building the Clinton Library, initial landscaping, a portion of the two outdoor sculptures, the library book drop, and library remodeling. The current fundraising supports 52 free programs for adults and children in 2016, both at the library and at other locations. Whidbey Reads and the Summer Reads program are supported by the FOCL. Adding the SPELLathon to the mix will offer the opportunity to increase funding and provide more Library services.

For information along with Entry forms and SPELLathon rules visit: http://www.sno-isle.org/locations/clinton/ friends https://www.facebook.com/FOCLWashingtonState/ Clinton.library.friends@gmail.com [Submitted by Christina Swan]

PBY Naval Air Museum Needs Volunteers The PBY Naval Air Museum is looking for talented active duty or former military personnel in the following ratings to volunteer in the ongoing PBY aircraft restoration project: Air Frames AM, AMH Engine AD

Electrical AE, AT & AQ could be helpful Anybody with any aircraft maintenance experience Please call George Love at (360) 240-9500 of stop by the museum for more information.

[Submitted by Sonny Starks, PBY Naval Air Museum]

Inaugural Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal Faire a Success

In addition to their annual Terrific Treasures Sale to raise scholarship funds for girls on the island, the women of AAUW’s (American Association of University Women) Whidbey Island Branch held their first ever Antiques & Collectibles Appraisal Faire at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge on Labor Day weekend. Some amazing items were brought in by islanders, including an original 13-Star Colonial U.S. flag passed down through the family of Wendy Gilbert of Freeland. The appraisers deemed it “priceless.”

AAUW would like to thank appraisers Laurel Roszell, Jackie Hovick and Tom Seim of Langley Antiques for donating their time and expertise to this event. They said they were happy to do it, since all proceeds from the appraisal faire (as well as the Terrific Treasures Sale) will fund scholarships for Tech Trek and other educational opportunities for girls on Whidbey Island. Anyone interested in finding out about the appraisal faire next year can email whidbey.appraisal.faire@gmail.com.

The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. If you would like information about membership, please contact Ann Zimmerman at annzim@swcp.com or Barb Bland at barble@comcast.net.

[Submitted by Meg Eisenbraun, AAUW Whidbey Island Branch]

BBBS Big Night Out The public is invited to join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County for a casual evening of mixing, mingling and connecting with agency ambassadors, leadership and current mentors in the program. You will also learn how you can help by volunteering as a Big Brother or Big Sister in the program.

The agency has an on-going need to recruit volunteers to serve youth in the program as there are over 50 youth waiting to be matched. The Big Night Out will be held Friday, September 30 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Flyers Restaurant and Brewery, 32295 State Route 20, Oak Harbor. Light appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

Free admission and door prizes! Please RSVP to admin@bbbsislandcounty.org or call (360) 279-0644.

[Submitted by Julie Langrock, Big Brothers Big Sisters]

Local Business News Whidbey Art Gallery Call-forArtists Whidbey Art Gallery is accepting applications from 2-D and 3-D artists to become members. Located at 220 Second Street in downtown Langley, Whidbey Art Gallery is an artist-owned gallery seeking quality artwork that is fresh and new and complements what is already on display. Artist applicants are required to dedicate time to the Gallery to insure its continued success. If you are interested in joining, please visit www.whidbeyartists.com to review the jury process and submit your application form.

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Use “Open Enrollment” to Help Improve Your Financial Outlook

It’s Open Enrollment Season, so if you work for a medium- or large-sized company, you will need to make some choices regarding your employee benefits — and these choices can have a big impact on your financial situation.

Depending on your employer, your benefits package may include various types of insurance, plus access to a 401(k) or similar retirement plan.

Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of these benefits: Health insurance – Companies regularly change plans and providers, so the coverage and premiums you had last year may not be the same this year. In any case, look at all aspects of your coverage options – premiums, deductibles, co-pays and total out-of-pocket limits. A lower premium may seem attractive, but you could end up paying even more if the coverage is not as good. So, choose wisely.

Life insurance – You may want to take whatever life insurance your employer offers, but it still might not be enough. To determine how much life insurance you need, consider a variety of factors – your age, income, family size, spouse’s income, and so on. If your employer’s coverage is insufficient, you may want to supplement it with a separate policy.

Disability insurance – This could be a valuable employee benefit – but, as is the case with life insurance, your employer’s disability coverage may not be enough for your needs, especially if you’d like to protect yourself against an illness or injury that could sideline you from work for a long time. Consequently, you might want to consider purchasing your own disability policy.

Apart from reviewing your insurance options, you may want to examine your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Of course, your employer may allow you to change your 401(k) throughout the year, but you’ve got a particularly good opportunity to do so during open enrollment, when you’re already looking at all your employee benefits. So look at your contribution level. Are you putting in as much as you can afford? Your 401(k)’s earnings can grow tax deferred, and you typically contribute pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income for the year. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals made before age 59½ may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.)

At a minimum, invest enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And increase your own contributions whenever you get a raise.

As far as your investment choices, you’ll want to spread your dollars among the different investments within your 401(k) in a way that reflects your risk tolerance and time horizon.

During the early stages of your career, when you have many years to go until you retire, you can probably afford to invest more heavily in growth-oriented accounts. These will fluctuate more in value, but you have time to potentially overcome the downturns. When you’re nearing retirement, you may want to shift some of your assets into more conservative vehicles – but even at this point, you still need some growth opportunities. After all, you may spend two or three decades in retirement, so you’ll need to draw on as many resources as possible.

Open enrollment isn’t just a time to fill out a bunch of papers. It’s also a chance to reconsider – and maybe even upgrade – many areas of your financial outlook.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

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

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Oak Harbor Main Street First Annual

Noon to 6pm Sunday, September 18th On Pioneer Way downtown.

Family-fun, games, music, local vendors, beer & more!

Free Vendor Booth Spaces!

Hosted by local non-profit Oak Harbor Main Street Association

QUALITY FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND MATTRESSES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES New mattresses at Oak Harbor Store!

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, September 16, 9:00am-11:45am St. Peter’s Church, Clinton 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.

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, September 10, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Center, 8th & N Main St. Cost: $8/Adults, $4/Children 12 & under Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee or tea.

Megan McClung Memorial Run Saturday, September 10, 10:00am Flintstone Park, Oak Harbor Register for the 1k, 5k, 10k, or half marathon online at MeganMcClungMemorialRun.com or Active.com or at the race beginning at 8:00am.

USATF Certified. Chip timing. Proceeds benefit the Semper Fi Fund.

Military Appreciation Picnic Saturday, September 10, 12:00pm-4:00pm Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Free food and drinks, live music and family fun. For more information, call (360) 675-3755 or visit oakharborchamber.com

Ryan’s House For Youth Ribbon Cutting Saturday, September 10, 1:00pm Ryan’s House For Youth Campus, Coupeville Please join Ryan’s House For Youth for the Ribbon Cutting of the new Ryan’s House For Youth Campus located at 19777 SR 20. Tours, stories and refreshments will be part of the festivities for the day. Come celebrate our community’s success in establishing a place for our at-risk and homeless youth.

Coupeville Lions Club Annual Salmon Barbecue & Town Free Concert Sunday, September 11, 12:00pm-1:30pm Town Park, Coupeville Complete salmon dinner including beverage for $15, advance ticket purchase recommended. For tickets, contact (360) 678-4105 or ask any Lion. Free concert featuring Patrick McHenry & the Chinook Hooks begins at 12:30pm.

Whidbey Island Kite Festival Saturday, September 17, 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, September 18, 9:00am-5:00pm Camp Casey, Coupeville Set against the majestic backdrop of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, the kite festival features impressive ground and air displays of color and imagination. Food booths, free-fly areas, sport kite competition, kid’s kite making, games and a raffle. For more information go to: www.whidbeykites.org

Oktoberfest Saturday, September 17, 10:00am-6:00pm Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor Presented by the Whidbey Island Small Business Association as fundraising event for the Oak Harbor Rotary Club’s Food4Kids Backpack program. Enjoy live music, pretzels, craft beers, vendors and a raffle.

Driftwood Day Saturday, September 17, 11:30am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Using materials discovered on the beach, contestants create driftwood sculptures. Registration at 11:30 am, creating at noon, and judging at 1:30pm. Artist consultant and Judge Kevin Pettelle. Bring a picnic and watch the tide reclaim the sculptures.

Fall Sportsman’s Sale and Gun Show Saturday, September 17, 7:00pm-9:00pm Sunday, September 18, 9:00am-3:00pm Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club, Langley Admission: by donation

New this Year: “Saturday Night Special” with only guns for sale. Firearms from three estates plus used overstock & consignments.

Durable Power of Attorney for health care, the Health Care Directive and POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

Available Sunday will be guns, ammo, scopes, hunting gear, fishing gear, knives, tools, camping equipment, boating equipment, and more.

FFL on site for firearm transfers. Tables still available; $10 Members, $15 Non-member.

For more information and table reservations, call Mike at (360) 221-7574.

Nurturing Pathways: Dance and Movement for Young Children Monday, September 12, 10:30am Coupeville Library

Oktoberfest Sunday, September 18, 12:00pm-6:00pm Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor Family fun, games, music, local vendors, beer, and more! Hosted by the Oak Harbor Main Street Association.

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

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, September 8, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Conn Iggulden’s “Genghis: Birth of an Empire.” Shaped by abandonment and betrayal, Temujin (Genghis Khan) endured, driven by a singular fury: to survive in the face of death, to kill before being killed, and to conquer enemies who could come without warning from beyond the horizon. For adults.

Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime Thursdays, September 8, 15, 22, & 29, 9:30am Coupeville Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Illness Thursdays, Sept. 8, thru October 13, 1:30pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library If you have an ongoing health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, or chronic pain, this workshop could help you with pain management, increasing endurance, and depression.

Meets once a week for six weeks. Preregistration required by contacting Debbie Metz, ICSS, at (360) 321-1600, ext. 23. No new admission after the second week.

Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Annual Used Book Sale Friday, September 9, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, September 10, 9:00am-5:00pm Oak Harbor Library Find some great bargains at the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library annual used book sale.

Thousands of gently used children’s and adult books, DVDs and CDs available at bargain prices. All proceeds benefit the library.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group Friday, September 9, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Join the discussion of “Rosewater” by Maziar Bahari.

Meet the Author: Theo Wells Friday, September 9, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library Sunday, September 11, 2:00pm Coupeville Library Theo Wells will discuss her book “Take Care of Dying, Get on With Living.” Her book covers

Christine Roberts, founder of Nurturing Pathways will introduce children and caregivers to the joy of creative dance with dance explorations, musical instruments, rhyming exercises, and sensory-rich props. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to rock. For ages 0 to 5 with an adult caregiver.

Identity Theft: What to do When You Become a Victim Monday, September 12, 11:00am-12:30pm Freeland Library Learn how you can protect yourself from identity theft. Presented by Victim Support Services. For more information about VSS visit victimsupportservices.org.

Clinton Library Book Group: “The Storied Life A.J. Fikry” Wednesday, September 14, 10:00am Clinton Library Everyone is welcome to join in discussing this novel described by The Washington Post a “marvelously optimistic novel about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.” Books are available one month prior to the discussion. Our next title will be “ Let Him Go” by Larry Watson.

Literature & Laughter Book Group Wednesday, September 14, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Join us for a discussion of “The Borrower” by Rebecca Makkai.

Meetings & Organizations Daughters of Norway Ester Moe #39 Lodge Saturday, September 10, 9:15am St. Peter’s Church, Clinton Come for coffee at 9:15am, the business meeting at 9:45am, followed by Carol Helene Pease’s presentation “Viking North Atlantic—Ting/Thing Sites in Viking Lands. The talk is based on a two-month trip from Iceland to Faeroe Islands, Scotland, Shetland Island, Orkney Islands and the Isle of Man. Guests welcome.

AAUW Whidbey Island Branch Potluck Kickoff Monday, September 12, 9:30am First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Bring a dish to share! Whidbey middle school girls sponsored by our branch to attend Tech Trek, a week-long camp at Pacific Lutheran University, will share their experience. An opportunity to sign up for our various interest groups will be provided. Prospective members welcome. Contact Camille Brighten at brightena8@gmail.com or Faye Lovvorn at flovvorn@ comcast.net for information or directions.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers Tuesday, September 13, 1:00pm Heller Road Fire Station, Oak Harbor The guest speaker will be Bobbi Sandberg who will be presenting a program on digital photography. If you have any questions regarding the meeting or Whidbey Genealogy Searchers, please contact Jackie Vannice at (360) 279-9471, Ruth Hancock at (360) 969-0064, or Joyce Boster at (206) 353-9337.

Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, September 14, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief

September’s program: “Japanese Maples to Love & Adore” June Davis, CPH and garden consultant, will talk about how to choose, plant and care for Japanese maples so they will thrive in your garden. Refreshments provided and the public is welcome.

WhidbeyHealth Welcomes Thursday, September 22, 2:00pm-3:30pm WiFire meeting room, Freeland WhidbeyHealth continues its series of townhall style talks with CEO Jeri Forbes, Board President Ron Wallin and Commissioner Grethe Cammermeyer. Cookies and coffee will be served. Get all the info on upcoming talks at: https://whidbeyhealth.org/news/town-hallmeetings-set-for-fall-and-winter For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

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

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

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

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Classes Saturday, September 10, 9:00am-12:00pm Nordic Hall, Coupeville Learn how to protecting your system to avoid costly repairs or replacement. Attend Septic 101 to learn how to live with your system.

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

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

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, September 16, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, September 17, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25 This course uses the NEW NRA format, an online e-learning portion the student completes at home, which introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Then the pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range. Students can start the online portion of the class at onlinetraining.nra.org 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.

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Go fly a kite!

Coupeville man remembers 9/11 at the Pentagon

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly He remembers the smoke.

Ron Nelson didn’t feel the plane’s impact on Sept. 11, 2001 as he did his regular workout at a gym two stories underground and across the street from the United States Pentagon.

“An Army Lt. Colonel comes in and says we need to evacuate,” said Nelson, a 25-year Air Force veteran and current Executive Director of the Island County Economic Development Council.

“Nobody paid much attention until his language got a little stronger and he told us we needed to evacuate because an aircraft had just hit the Pentagon.”

There was no screaming, no panic, just people reporting to their evacuation points.

“I was on the north side of the building and could look south and see the smoke billowing up from the building,” Nelson described. “All I really wanted to do was to call my wife to tell her I was okay, but it would be six hours before I could get through to her.”

Nelson, who worked in the National Military Command Center, was superintendent of the Operations Briefing Branch on the Joint Staff.

He and his staff of six multi-force technicians prepared operational briefings for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, who brought them to the Secretary of Defense, who, in turn, brought them to the President.

That day, Nelson said, he knew he would be getting information as soon as it was available. By early afternoon, they knew it was an act of terror.

“You’re just stunned, there’s disbelief,” said the Whidbey Island native. “The thought of using civilian aircraft against us just didn’t cross our minds.”

While the rest of America watched with the same stunned disbelief and grief, we were not privy, Nelson said, to the attitude and operation of the Pentagon’s military “machine.”

“There was no argument, no dissension,” recalled Nelson. “People were acting professionally. I got the sense that everyone who worked there understood that being emotional wasn’t going to help. We all knew that establishing order was best. We were Americans working together to help each other, to the point of putting our lives on the line.”

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Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Kite Fliers Colorful kites will fill the sky at Camp Casey Sept. 17 – 18 during the annual Whidbey Island Kite Festival. The two-day event will feature various competitions, demonstrations and activities.

Whidbey Island Kite Festival breezes into Camp Casey

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The next time someone suggests you go fly a kite, invite them to check out the Whidbey Island Kite Festival, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18 at the Camp Casey Conference Center just south of Coupeville.

The Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association and the Whidbey Island Kite Fliers club have been putting this event on for 17 years now and it has become recognized as one of the biggest such events on the West Coast.

Organizers expect as many as 2,000 to breeze in and enjoy the beauty of Whidbey Island and competitive kite flying.

“Most attendees are spectators, but there are a number of fliers who put up colorful single line displays or compete and do demos,” said Lisa Root, one of the event organizers. “Kids come to have fun, fly a kite and play the games and to watch the amazing different kites in the sky.”

And it turns out the grounds at Camp Casey are a perfect spot to hold such a competition. It is easily accessible and fliers get to use a grass field, according to Root.

“It is a beautiful location and the festival has a bit of a laid back atmosphere,” she said. “We offer activities for the kiters, such as a single line challenge in which they must fly a kite of certain colors or have animals on it or a specific theme. The mass ascension each day is for a specific kite.”

But the festival is for more than just competitive fliers. There are various demonstrations throughout the event and there are activities for the whole family, especially kids.

“Kids kite-making is available in the morning and afternoon. The popular teddy bear drop

is always fun,” said Root. “A Teddy bear is lifted into the air on a line attached to a big kite, then released, and the bear parachutes to the ground. The child must run after it and try to catch it before it hits the ground.”

Another new event this year is the Running of the Bols.

“A round kite with a hole in it – the Bol – is held and the kids run into the wind to the finish line,” explained Root.

Another highlight of the kite festival is the indoor kite event, which will be held at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Coupeville High School gymnasium.

“Here you can see how they fly with no wind

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Kites range from the simple – like the ones many remember building or flying as a youth – to those with multiple lines. The festival includes single-line challenges to mass ascensions of up to 100 kites, to an airborne ballet.

“There are two single line challenges each day and a mass ascension about noon each day,” said Root. “The sport kite fliers will do a mystery ballet – they don’t know what kind of music they will fly to. It may be a familiar song or one they’ve never heard before.

“Also they do mystery pairs, where two people are drawn to fly together,” she continued. “This may be the first time flying pairs for someone or just the first time they have flown together.

It’s an interesting challenge.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Island County Economic Development Council executive director Ron Nelson was at the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001 when terrorists flew a plane into the building.

The Whidbey Island Kite Festival features one of the premier sport kite competitions in the Pacific Northwest. Events take place Saturday and Sunday and the Whidbey Island Sport Kite Championships is sanctioned by the American Kitefliers Association, a nonprofit organization founded in 1964 which is dedicated to sharing the love and art of kite-flying with the world.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Kite Fliers Kite-making is just one of many activities to participate in at the annual Whidbey Island Kite Festival, which is set for Sept. 17-18 at Camp Casey.

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Runners participating in this year’s 8th annual Megan McClung Memorial Run on Saturday have even more course options.

Event organizers have added a half marathon to the list of choices, fulfilling a dream Megan’s dad, the late Michael McClung, had always hoped to make a reality.

“The half marathon is new. We’re really excited about it,” said Melissa Riker, race director. “Megan’s dad wanted to add a half before he passed, so the half is for him.”

In addition to the half marathon, runners can choose between a 5K or 10K and there is also a children’s 1K. More courses obviously means more planning for organizers.

“It’s figuring out three courses plus the kids 1K, more water stations, more volunteers, but it’s for a great cause and we get to be together in Megan’s honor,” Riker said.

Maj. Megan McClung was the first female United States Marine Corps officer killed in combat during the Iraq War. The memorial run was begun by the former Marine unit on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, MATSG-53, to not only honor Megan, but other fallen heroes. Megan’s parents, Michael and Re, took over the event in 2009. Michael’s unexpected death in 2013 caused a two-year hiatus, but the event returned last year.

The event has always had an obvious military connection, but because it is being held on the same day as the Oak Harbor Navy League’s Military Appreciation Picnic for the second year in a row, Riker has played up that connection once again to show respect to all those who have died in service to their country and those who have served or continue to serve in any branch of the military.

“We will have more Fallen Hero banners displayed along the course,” said Riker, who added the banner display to the route last year. “It’s sad, but it’s a strong reminder of those we have lost.

We will of course have Megan’s banner and they also try to send banner for any heroes that may have a tie to this part of the state."

“Even if you’re not running, it would be good for the community to come down and visit this project,” she continued.

Because of the number of people who knew Megan, people continue to come from all over the United States to run in her honor.

Because of that outside draw, the event qualified and received funding from LTAC funds this year, which has allowed organizers to spend more to advertise it.

File Photo by Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Runners get ready to take off last year at the Megan McClung Memorial Run. This year’s event will take place Saturday in Oak Harbor and will feature a kids 1K, a 5K, 10K and half marathon.

Photo Courtesy of Re McClung The Megan McClung Memorial Run is named after Marine Corps Maj. Megan McClung, the first female killed in combat in the Iraq War.

File photo by Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly People of all ages are welcome to participate in the Megan McClung Memorial Run, which will be held Sept. 10 and will feature a military theme. All proceeds from the event benefit the Semper Fi Fund.

“We have runners participate from all over the country, even though we are a smaller race, in perspective to other events,” Riker said. “It’s amazing how many people come together that knew Megan. I never got to meet her, but through her family and friends I get to know so many pieces of her, I feel like I’ve known her for years.”

This year’s races will begin and end at Flintstone Park in Oak Harbor.

While there are already a lot of people registered to participate, Riker said many runners will register the day of the event. Registration will open at 8 a.m. Saturday and anyone wishing to participate may sign up right up until the race begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for the children’s 1K, $30 for the 5K, $40 for the 10K and $50 for the half marathon. All proceeds from the event benefit the Semper Fi fund, which helps members of all branches of the military on a local level.

Other changes include entertainment by a DJ at the start and finish line. Riker said many of the volunteers from the Military Appreciation Picnic will help with the Memorial Run and vice versa, making for a full day of tribute to our military.

But it’s Maj. Megan McClung’s legacy that will once again be leading the way.

“Megan was a special person. She deserves to be remembered,” said Riker. “She was a hero on so many levels. She was a tremendous athlete, Marine and just a wonderful human being. The meaning behind this race is bigger than all of us.”

You can find more information at www.meganmcclungmemorialrun.com.

“Little Women” strikes a sweet chord at Whidbey Playhouse

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

“It gives an actor greater respect for directors and it broadens your respect for all the elements,” said Locke.

The latest production at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor strikes just the right note in its combination of a classic story and good music.

As for this production, Locke and Sykes think the audience will be able to relate to the story and the music. The story may be set 150 years ago, but the music is not old-fashioned, explained Locke.

“Little Women, the Musical” opens the new 2016-2017 Playhouse season on Friday and will run through Oct. 2. Based on the classic story of Louisa May Alcott’s life, this award-winning musical version is based on the book by Allan Knee, with music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein.

“This is a show for any age,” she said. “We can all relate to the joys, the tragedy and the silliness because we’re all part of a family.”

“Everybody has lived some part of this story and can identify with it,” said Sykes. “It’s just a delight.”

The Playhouse production features an 11-member cast and is co-directed by Julia Locke and Tamara Sykes.

“I had not heard of the musical version but have found it really interesting,” said Locke. “It’s very different than a Rodger’s and Hammerstein musical. It’s a tight script, just the nuts and bolts of the story with a lot of moving parts that are expressed through the music.”

“The play is true to the spirit of the original story,” agreed Sykes. “They’ve taken some liberties because it would be impossible to fit everything in, but each song furthers the play and moves the story along.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly The March girls listen as their mother, Marmee, reads a letter from their father in the Whidbey Playhouse production of “Little Women, the Musical,” opening Friday in Oak Harbor. From left are younger Amy, played by Dylan Sykes; Marmee, played by Amy Malmkar; Meg, played

by Erin Tombaugh; Beth, played by Caroline Jungmann; and Jo, played by Heather Good.

The play tells the Civil War-era story of the March family – lead character Jo, an aspiring writer, and her sisters Meg, Beth and Amy. Their father is away serving as a chaplain in the Army and the girls and their mother are left to fend for themselves in his absence. It is a poignant story of growing up during difficult times and the trials and tribulations of everyday family life.

Heather Good, an alumnus of many Playhouse productions, plays the role of Jo March and is very familiar with the musical version of the story.

“I absolutely love it,” she said. “I think the writers/ composers have really captured the feel of the story and the characters and the music just enhances everything about it.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Mr. Laurence (Kevin Wm. Meyer) and Beth (Caroline Jungmann) enjoy a song together during the musical production of “Little Women,” opening Friday at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor.

As with any production, there are always challenges. The cast includes seasoned stage veterans as well as first-timers who have complimented each other beautifully, said the directors.

“This team is so dedicated and so enthusiastic,” said Sykes. “The more experienced cast members

have been great mentors to the younger cast members and they in turn have shared their enthusiasm with the seasoned actors.”

“We have doctors, medical office managers, realtors, high school students, moms, dads, the list goes on and on,” said Good. “You really can create an amazing family for a few months, and freindships that last far beyond the close of the show. Being in this production with a lot of people I’ve worked with before and getting to meet the newbies, has just been awesome.”

“The music only enhances the characters that people may know from the book and any nonmusical version of “Little Women” they may have seen,” said Good. “The music adds to the literary aspects and story-telling that Louisa May Alcott started with her books. The general gist of the story and the characters that are well-loved are exactly the same.”

More information on the play and tickets can be found online at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com or by calling 360-679-2237. The Playhouse is located at 730 SE Midway Blvd. in Oak Harbor.

Sykes has been in several Whidbey Playhouse productions as an actor but this is her first foray into directing. Locke said she wanted the opportunity to mentor a new director and Sykes said she believes this opportunity will help her in future acting and directing endeavors.

“It’s a very different dynamic and has given me a much better appreciation of all the technical aspects,” said Sykes. “It’s been eye-opening to be a part of the challenging process of mounting a play.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Heather Good plays Jo March in the Whidbey Playhouse production of “Little Women, the Musical,” which opens Friday.

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“What’s fascinating for me is the military machine didn’t even burp. It didn’t hurt any of our capabilities,” he said. “Being in the military, we talk about it, we train for it. To see it work was pretty cool.”

Nelson also said the terrorists hadn’t really done their homework. If they really understood the Pentagon and its layout, he said, they would have come in from the opposite direction and hit the building on the north side rather than the south, because that’s where all the military commanders were. As it happened, renovation on the wedge that was struck was only recently completed, so only a small portion of workers were there when the building was hit. Plus, the building is just plain well-constructed.

“The walls are two-feet thick concrete. The plane never made it through to the courtyard,” said Nelson.

As horrible and devastating as that day was, Nelson said the real story for him began three days later.

Photo courtesy of Whidbey Island Kite Fliers Children are welcome to participate in the first “Running of the Bols” contest at the Whidbey Island Kite Festival, to be held Sept. 17 -18 at Camp Casey on Whidbey Island.

At Camp Casey, it is the wind that both contributes and confounds, as fliers catch the breeze and harness its flow. Competitive flying, while more structured, is still a lot of fun, said Root.

“Competition makes you a better flier. It gives you a purpose and goal when flying, but it still remains fun,” she said. “It’s a way to commune with other fliers in the area to see how well you are flying or to learn new techniques and maneuvers from other fliers. Flying for fun is a more casual way – no practicing!”

Root encourages people to bring chairs or

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and no fans,” said Root. “The kite is flown by the way the pilot moves his hands, arms and body.

It’s graceful and dynamic.”

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“The Pentagon’s water system was compro-

mised,” he said. “We watched the south parking lot, 25 acres, fill up with bottled water and food vendors. Then a church group from North Carolina showed up and cooked us three meals a day.”

Paper banners from elementary schools around the nation emblazoned with words of encouragement also helped people get through a tough time. People would walk into work with their heads down and the weight of everything that had happened on their shoulders, but by the time they passed the third banner, said Nelson, they’d be holding their head higher, they stood straighter and their chests were out, their spirits buoyed by the uplifting words. Then, he said, the quilts started showing up from Ladies Auxiliary groups from around the country.

“The inspiration it gave, you just can’t put into words,” he said. “Americans themselves have so much compassion. People ran into the fire on Sept. 11 despite the carnage and destruction, to save others, some at the expense of their own lives.

“As Americans, we are most powerful when we are selfless,” Nelson said. “And that day, we were powerful.”

blankets on which to sit to enjoy watching the kites as they dance through the sky. The Central Whidbey Lions Club will be serving hot dogs and chili and Kaffee Haus Espresso will have lattes, sodas, coffee and waffles. In addition, there will be a raffle with prizes from the kite community and from local businesses, which helps fund the Kite Festival.

“This event is a pleasant way to spend the day with family and friends or just have a day to yourself,” said Root.

More information and a schedule of events for the Whidbey Island Kite Festival and kite flying is available online at www.whidbeykites.org and also at www.aka.kite.org.

U.S. DoD file photo This Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. Ron Nelson, executive director of the Island County Economic Development Council, was at the Pentagon when a plane struck the building.

Register online at MeganMcClungMemorialRun.com or Active.com Race Day registration opens at 8am This race includes a technical running shirt and commemorative poker chip. Shirts and chips not guaranteed.

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In 2006, Marine Major Megan McClung, an avid runner, tri-athlete and Ironman, was mortally wounded when her HUMVEE struck an Improvised Explosive Device in Iraq. The race was established in May 2004 to provide financial aid and quality of life solutions to injured Marines and Sailors.

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By Carey Ross Bad Moms: Ever since I watched the crowd-funded "Veronica Mars" movie late one night in a Las Vegas hotel room while I was slightly tipsy, I’ve kind of been in love with Kristen Bell. I don’t even hate her when she’s trying to sell me home appliances. Whether my affection can survive this comedy in which Bell, Mila Kunis, and Kathryn Hahn play moms gone wild is questionable.  (R • 1 hr. 41 min.)

Don’t Breathe: A group of young people breaks into the house of an elderly man, believing him to be sitting on a stash of cash. He’s blind, so they figure it’ll be easy pickings. They figured wrong, as this unconventional horror thriller quickly illustrates. (R • 1 hr. 28 min.)

Hands of Stone: A boxing movie about a boxer who is not Sugar Ray Leonard (it’s actually about Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran) that everyone will think is about Sugar Ray Leonard thanks to a nice piece of stunt casting in which pop star Usher will play Sugar Ray Leonard.  (R • 1 hr. 45 min.)

Jason Bourne: When Matt Damon decided to end his run as the unlikeliest action hero since Bruce Willis made everyone die hard, we were all a little sad.

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The Light Between Oceans: This adaptation of the bestselling novel about a couple who finds a baby and raises it as their own stars Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander and is presumed to be the opening salvo of the 2016 Oscar season. If that’s the case, it’s going to be a long, hard road between here and Oscar.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

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

Mechanic: Resurrection: Jason Statham, normally very busy filming one or another installment of the many film franchises he lends his brand of rapid-fire martialarts prowess to ("Transporter, Crank, The Expendables," etc.), must’ve had a break in his schedule and so thought it would be a good idea to add another franchise sequel to his resume. It was not a good idea.  (R • 1 hr. 39 min.)

Morgan: Produced by Ridley Scott, and directed by his son Luke, this appears to be the kind of sci-fi thriller–featuring a remote location, a girl with superhuman abilities, a team of probably ethically compromised scientists who have never seen a Ridley Scott movie, and a canny outsider (played

by Kate Mara)–at which the Scott family excels.  (R • 1 hr. 32 min.)

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

Sausage Party: Of course Seth Rogan’s “passion project” is a dirty animated

adventure starring wieners and buns. Of course it is. It’s also supposedly the first R-rated CG-animated movie, serves as a religious allegory (no kidding) and features the only food-on-food polysexual orgy in cinematic history. Five stars all the way for the summer’s weirdest comedy.  (R • 1 hr. 29 min.)

Southside With You: A fictionalized imagining of the first date of Barack and Michelle Obama. A sweet, easy-to-like, critically acclaimed, largely harmless movie that is somehow still steeped in controversy because humans have no chill. Calm down, humans. You’re freaking me out.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 21 min.)

Star Trek Beyond: Until recently, this movie was going to be known as the first "Star Trek" feature in the rebooted franchise that wasn’t directed by nerd king J.J. Abrams. Now it will go down in history as Anton Yelchin’s final turn as Chekov before the actor was killed in a freak accident, and for the big reveal of Sulu as being gay. I’m sure this film has a plot or whatever, but who the hell is going to remember that?  (PG-13 • 2 hrs.)

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A SERVING FOR OUR HEROES When the going gets tough, or accidents happen, who are the first people in whose hands we know we are safe? When the cat crawls into an unimaginably tall tree, who’s caring and capable arms can kitty fall into?

What about when fires blaze across the land, and threaten the homes and lives of all in its destructive path, who then steps up working tirelessly to ensure all is not razed to the ground leaving nothing but ash? That’s right, firefighters. Without their invaluable service, we would be at the mercy of Mother Nature and man alike.

I often wonder what a day in the life of a firefighter is like. Their shifts can be arduously long, whether little is going on, or so much is happening it’s hard to keep up. I suppose the firehouse becomes a second home of sorts and everyone in it, family. Dinners, for sure, have to be made at the firehouse. When pulling continuous shifts, a firefighter has to eat and I don’t mean a paper bag lunch from home. I imagine dishes that serve many, aren't expensive to make, and are filling would be the best options.

I am fortunate to know a firefighter within the family and I’ve been told it can be difficult to get through a meal sometimes. When duty calls, they have to drop their forks and get going. It’s likely their food is stone cold by the

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time they return to eat it. So I have to sit back and admire the people who willingly opt to do this work. Not only because I applaud anyone who can just stop eating and move away from their plate in a split second (unlike myself), but for all the character traits balled up into a single human to produce top notch firefighters. No doubt, each shift will have a favorite ‘chef’ among them, and a favorite dish for sure.

I think a chicken casserole would be an appropriate option. Not just any one though.

It would have to be something special. I have a couple chicken casseroles in mind and I can’t decide which is ‘the most special’ since they all hold a warm spot in my heart. If my arm’s being twisted however, I will tell you King Ranch Chicken Casserole is my most special. Consisting of layers of corn tortillas, and a mixture of grilled – shredded or diced –chicken, Rotel, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, into which is added generous fistfuls of grated cheddar cheese, then baked into zesty, ‘chickeny’ deliciousness, this dish is a sure-fire way to warm up even the coldest of hearts and sate then hungriest of appetites. The next runner up is Chicken Pot Pie Casserole. With summer winding down, and fall creeping up on us, this dish gives you the first taste of fall. It’s also quite cost efficient, as left-over turkey and/or chicken, gravy,

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Chicken isn’t the only ingredient offering much needed oomph to those who often exert excessive amounts of energy. Breakfast could very well be the much needed meal of the day whether it's in the morning, at noon or night and I’m just going to say it “French Toast Casserole." This is a must anytime but particularly when you might be pushed for time, while remaining conscious of a budget. Bread, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, whole milk, sugar mingling together, schmoozing in a dish baking to make a palate pleasing masterpiece. And not falling far short of the mark coming right up behind the French Toast Casserole, is Biscuits and Gravy Casserole. This has always worked well for me when I have a house full of guests, so perhaps a firehouse with more than a few people to feed, would enjoy this. I merely enhance biscuit gravy with breakfast sausage and black pepper, top with ready-made biscuit dough, bake serve and thoroughly enjoy.

But what would any meal be without a little sweetness to wash it down? Cake mix, canned peaches, butter, oil and eggs, are the ground work on which one of my favorite desserts is made...Peach cobbler. In fact, I recall mentioning it in a previous article. It really is one of my best, no fail recipes. It’s filling, tasty, and inexpensive to boot. It never lets me down, and as such I think it's a good fit for those who serve our communities.

The 15th anniversary of one of the most pivotal days in history, September 11, is fastapproaching. Patriot Day will be one that forever echoes in the very heart of America. It is a day that is etched into space and time. What started out as a balmy September day with a bright blue sky stretching across the horizon became marred by black smoke, chaos, terror and tragic loss. On this day, brave men and women summoned up courage few knew they had and each played integral roles. Most importantly, those men and women were charging into the center of the blazing infer-

nos when everyone else was directed away from the danger. Their courage was worn on their determined faces, strong capable bodies, and in their spirits. Their purpose was to save lives and they did. The fire fighters, EMT’s, police officers, and everyone else who helped save lives that day will not fade into the back drop of history but will forever be nestled into a warm place in the hearts of every American.

I am including an easy casserole for all of you to try and perhaps pass along to any firefighters, EMT’s, police officers and others who’s service we cannot do without, and maybe they can use it to make life in the kitchen a little easier, even if only for a bit. I would like to put my own message in this article because the Oak Harbor Fire Department showed me personally what they were made of when my family was in need of their help. My children were comforted by them and felt protected and safe in their presence. Thank you so much Oak Harbor Fire Department, from the bottom of my heart!

French Toast Casserole 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup butter 2 cups milk 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 loaf French bread Cinnamon (and nutmeg) to taste In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sugar together, stirring until sugar is dissolved for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour out into greased 9x13 dish. In another bowl combine, eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon, beating well.

Place French bread slices(1 ½ inches thick) on top of the brown sugar mix, and pour over the egg mixture. Allow to sit for a while (ideally overnight) , sprinkle with brown sugar and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes or until bubbling. Serve warm and enjoy! http://allrecipes.com/recipe/240502/easyfrench-toast-casserole/ To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your abundant expenditure of energy on the 8th is not time wasted. The 9th reinforces your view of a problem that needs fixing. The 10th is ripe for marital and relationship tensions over money. Contests of will on the 11th mean putting aside something you love. Binding emotional attachments are a struggle on the 12th. Convictions worth fighting for are central to the 13th. Homemade luck is a likely part of the 14th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Focusing on the new beginning makes endings less painful on the 8th. You’re proven right in resisting an unworkable idea on the 9th. The need for better financial decision-making dawns on the 10th. The 11th lends strength to make the hard decisions. Hard work and emotional satisfaction are the same thing on the 12th.

Willingness to work must accompany high expectations on the 13th. Fulfillment is a struggle on the 14th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Efforts for a better future include letting go of that which doesn’t work for you. Changes of direction on the 9th makes your day easier. Financial discontent on the 10th centers around the home. The 11th revisits some unfinished issues, with better results. Creative thinking begins with emotional security on the 12th. Acquisitions made on the 13th fulfill on many levels.

Unrelated facts combine to form the big picture on the 14th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your busy-bee, zig-zag path on the 8th is deceptively efficient.

The changing path of the 9th validates your sense of where you want to go. The 10th likely finds you disciplined and austerity-minded. You’re the strong partner when it matters most on the 11th. Practicalities define your comfort zone on the 12th.

Rock-solid emotional connections are crucial on the 13th. Security needs drive the 14th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) JIt’s not a loner’s path to material rewards on the 8th, but one of shared goals. The unfolding 9th is your self-esteem booster. With the 10th dawns the need for making financial sacrifices. The 11th gives strength on the path to the thing you value most. Wealth assumes unusual forms on the 12th. Power-packed thinking is your strength on the 13th. Flawed concepts are a critical weakness on the 14th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your future well-being stems from actions taken on the 8th.

Your sense of what’s right is borne out by circumstances on the 9th. You’re likely the proactive one in matters relating to home and money on the 10th. You find strength on the 11th to prevail against issues that stymied you earlier. Good to be openminded with friends on the 12th. The 13th

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Working dues paid on the 8th yield well for you later. The 9th is your chance to rule out an unwise choice. How to improve your financial bottom line is the question on the 10th. Being gracious on the 11th doesn’t prevent your being firm. Fulfillment and open-mindedness are strongly linked on the 12th. Your powers of negotiation are on stage on the 13th. The harder you try for harmony on the 14th, the more elusive it becomes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The 8th taps into your deep well of natural determination. The 9th backs your problem/solution views. You realize the need for ideas with better prosperity potential on the 10th. The 11th empowers you to fight for the thing you value most. Wealth is a state of mind, especially on the 12th. Getting the most out of the 13th means staunch defense of your values. The 14th strengthens your financial status.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Lack of clarity makes building toward future prosperity worrisome on the 8th. Yours is the voice of reason on the 9th.

Brief satisfaction on the 10th contrasts with longer-term woes.

With the 11th comes renewed vigor to reach a cherished goal. Complacency regarding friends works against you on the 12th. Lasting rewards accompany good judgment on the 13th.

Advancing on the 14th means foregoing the easy path.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Hasty actions short-term interfere with long-term goals on the 8th. Events that prove you right come as personal gratification on the 9th. Future good is your overriding concern on the 10th. Your objectives come more within your grasp on the 11th. The 12th supports weeding narrow-mindedness from your thinking. Clinging to security objects is counter-productive on the 13th. Letting go of beliefs that no longer serve is made easier on the 14th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) In the matter of an out-of-control financial vehicle on the 8th, you’re the brakes. Unpopular positions that you’ve taken are borne out by events on the 9th.

Short-term wealth concerns on the 10th include some long-term views. The 11th urges you to be the powerful player you know yourself to be. Liberal attitudes regarding friends go far on the 12th. Unrealistic goals are false security on the 13th. Unrealistic ambitions are more easily seen for what they are on the 14th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Lack of understanding on the 8th hurts your goal of future prosperity. Your ability to understand change on the 9th is a confidence booster. Deep thinking on the 10th is about better use of your talents. Kindly circumstance helps you along your path on the 11th.

Outlandish ideas may be just the ticket on the 12th. Fear is a negative in judgment calls made on the 13th. Hardships on the 14th come of not fully understanding your path. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST 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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MISCELLANEOUS Pair of folding aluminum truck ramps, 1200-lb. capacity, like new, $75; 1/2-hp sump pump w/ float switch, $160 value, selling for $80; 42" x 48" garden gate with all accessories, $50; Box of spade drill bits, some new, $10; Rubbermaid chest (lockable) 44"L x 20"W x 18”H, $40; 25' telescoping survey level rod, new, $165

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value, selling for $85. Contact Dick (425) 422-0801 or (360) 678-4889 (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

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Complete with everything except fish. All ready to fill with water and fish (stand included), $100. Leave message at (360) 221-5911 (1) If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

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Are your Gutters Good to Go?

By Kae Harris Summer is coming to a close, and sunshine gives way to clouds, coolness, wind and rain. Living on Whidbey Island, we all know what the wind and rain brings with it.

Leaves, sticks and other debris, all of which can clog gutters and drains. So what’s a person to do? Call Crystal Clean Windows and More LLC of course!

By making windows sparkle for over 20 years on the Island, you can be sure that owner Jason Leman knows exactly what he’s doing. He employs the ‘Pure Water System’ to ensure your windows reflect the quality of workmanship that Crystal Clean is so well known for. The Reverse Osmosis Deionization (RODI) method is used to prevent contaminants in water from leaving windows looking anything less than amazing. Water fed poles are used for the hard to reach viewing portals, guaranteeing the safety of all involved while safe-guarding the interests of clients. But not only are your windows privy to the magic that Jason works, your gutters, roof, and deck are all able to receive the best cleaning there is to be had!

When the wet weather sets about creating the perfect conditions in which moss can grow, dare I say thrive, a property can suffer. Moss control is undoubtedly an invaluable service and one which is provided in the most Eco-friendly of ways by Crystal Clean. Non-toxic cleaners are used in the removal process, and the moss is then merely swept away, leaving your roof looking its very best all while its integrity is held in tact! Tantamount in importance to moss removal is the gutter cleaning Jason offers. When debris builds up in the gutters of your home or business it can affect the natural drainage of water away from your home or establishment. This in turn can wreak havoc on fascia, roofing or even begin leaking into the building. Worse yet, it can damage the building’s foundation if left for extended periods.

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