Whidbey Weekly, June 28, 2018

June 28 through July 4, 2018

CELEBRATE AMERICA ON WHIDBEY ISLAND July 3, Freeland Park Freeland July 4, Maxwelton Beach Clinton July 4, Windjammer Park Oak Harbor More Local Events inside

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FRENCH CAMP: BIENVENUE CONGO! July 9-13, 2018 Open to all ages

Students will enjoy a week of immersion in the French language, while exploring traditional Congolese culture through dance, music, storytelling, food, and crafts. Join us for this one of a kind cross-cultural learning opportunity.

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COUPEVILLE FARMERS MARKET GROWING SINCE 1979 Do the Lions Garage Sale we’ll be here 10am to 2pm on the Community Green

SPANISH CAMP: UN VIAJE EN MÉXICO July 23-27, 2018 • 9:30am to 3:30pm Ages 7-12

Campers will be exposed to the Spanish language as they create art, learn Mexican games and songs, and cook traditional Mexican food.

On Friday there will be a free performance of the students’ original play.

Camp tuition is $350 for the week.

Scholarships and sibling discounts are available.

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by Amy Hannold “Libraries Rock!” Sno-Isle Library’s Summer Reading Program & Events: Get in the groove with books! Now through August 31, youth ages 18 and younger can join the summer program and attend a variety of fun events. Registration for the reading program can be done online, or in-person.

Once participants have logged 10 hours of reading, they can choose a free book. Events are listed at each library’s website, some may require registration – so, take a look today at what is offered this summer. Sno-isle.org/kids and Sno-isle.org/summerteens.

“Fun Friday Nights” & more at the Children’s Museum of Skagit County: The Museum will be open extended hours until 7 p.m. July 20 and August 24. Explore museum exhibits, hands-on activities and their new pop-up planetarium. See the website for a calendar of Day Camps, “Make & Takes,” and other events. Skagitchildrens museum.net.

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Free Meals for Youth This Summer: North Whidbey: Oak Harbor Public Schools will host the Summer Food Service Program beginning Monday, June 25, through August 24. Free meals will be served to students, 18 years and under, at seven locations in Oak Harbor. In addition to lunch, breakfast will be served at Olympic View Elementary, from July 30 to August 17, at 8 a.m. No registration or application is required. Students need only arrive, Monday through Friday, and eat the meal where it is served. For locations and menu visit ohsd.net.

South Whidbey: Whidbey Island Nourishes coordinates a free meal program, available beginning June 21, for South Whidbey children old enough to eat solid food, through age 18. The program delivers two generous lunches per week, per child. Meals are delivered directly to homes or to the Good Cheer Food Bank. To participate, register at whidbeyislandnourishes.org or call 360-2217787. For teens & others in need, free lunch items are also available at Good Cheer Thrift Stores in Langley and Clinton.

Fun for Everyone at the South Whidbey Community Center: The Readiness to Learn Foundation and the South Whidbey Community Center present opportunities for kids (and adults) to explore and try new things this summer. Monday through Friday, June 18 to August 10, these free, “drop-in” programs will be offered: “Mindful Monday,” “Rock Painting,” “Tinkering Tuesday,” “Walking Wednesday,” “Take a Tour Thursday,” and “Science Fun Friday.”

Southwhidbeycommunitycenter.org Free “Crabbing 101” Seminar: Learn to catch Dungeness Crab from shore or by boat.

Get the tips, techniques and information you need to make your crabbing adventure a success! Licensing, bait, time and locations of best crabbing, equipment, crabbing lore and more. No registration is required, a $5 donation to the Deception Pass Power Squadron Education Fund is suggested. June 30, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Oak Harbor Yacht Club.

Families Learning Together Through Play: At “Tinkergarten,” families with children ages 18-months to 8 years, meet outdoors to connect and learn through play.

Tinkergarten Leader, Luanne Ferrell, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development. Register to

join a free “trial” class in Oak Harbor July 3 or 7 and get information about the six-week course at Tinkergarten.com Free Kids’ Fishing Derby, July 7, with the Buccaneers of Oak Harbor Yacht Club: Register 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the entrance to the Oak Harbor Marina. The Derby runs 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fishing is open to youth ages 12 and younger. Bring your fishing pole with a single hook, life jacket (for ages 10 and younger), tackle and fishing line. Only bait provided at the event can be used. Free hotdog picnic follows the fishing derby. ohyc.org.

Arlington’s 50th Annual Fly-In, July 6-8: Enjoy airshows, aviation exhibits, a street fair, drone light shows, warbirds, military vehicles, parades, workshops, kids activities, food, live music, movies and hundreds of aircraft in all shapes and sizes. Tickets and information at arlingtonflyin.org.

“Little Mermaid, Jr.” at Whidbey Playhouse: Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture. Little Mermaid, Jr. runs July 19 through July 29. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Skyfair, July 21 at Paine Field: Don’t miss the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s biggest air and ground show event of the year! See vintage aircraft take to the skies and tanks cruise the grounds! flyingheritage.org.

Shipwreck Fest, Anacortes, July 21: What began 38 years ago when commercial fishermen sold their used gear as yard art, Shipwreck Fest has evolved into a massive community garage sale, including 200 flea market and antique vendors set up in downtown Anacortes. All sorts of treasures await, and a few food vendors to enjoy as well. shipwreckfest.com.

Whidbey Lemonade Day, August 18: Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches kids ages 8-12 how to start, own, and operate their own business through running a lemonade stand. Register now, so your child can enjoy fun mentoring events, prior to Whidbey Lemonade day.

Summer Rosebud Parent & Child program: Whidbey Waldorf School’s program creates a warm, nurturing, supportive environment for children (birth to 3) and their parents or caregiver. Children are invited to join in free and imaginative play, circle time for songs, verses and movement, and a wholesome snack. The summer session runs five Mondays, from Monday, July 30 through Monday, August 27, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Tuition is $125. wiws.org.

JULY EVENTS OF NOTE Skagit Valley Highland Games: July 14 15, in Mt. Vernon, celticarts.org.

Skagit Regional Airport Community Day: July 14, Burlington, portofskagit.com/skagitregional-airport Quidditch Fest: July 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Skagit River Park, Burlington. Hosted by the Burlington Public Library.

Connect to local summer camps and activities and family-friendly, Whidbey-area events at WhidbeyIsland.MacaroniKid.com.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Can you believe it is almost July? Somewhere in my truck there may be an old pair of those orange Boeing ear plugs.

Gotta get ready for next week’s explosions. Turning off one’s hearing aids is never enough.

Thanks Thanks for getting this far. With all our aquifers and Doug firs, sometimes I wonder how fer we can go.

While enjoying another PB and J over the weekend, I thought to myself, “Is it still impolite to talk with your mouth full if you are the only one at the dinner table?”

I guess it depends upon whether the talking chewer is listening in front of a mirror.

Spit Tune After forty-six years of lesson plans readying to teach the future literates of tomorrow today, our sister Linda now has time for baseball.

Never did I think the sister who wanted the comics first would care about sports, let alone baseball, the slowest game in the west.

As a reading specialist, my sister has already done slow. That’s where her students began.

Her job was to get them to medium or fast, but with comprehension, understanding, and no scolding.

So this season, sister Linda, a self-designated Atlanta Braves fan by virtue of zip-code proximity, is asking me questions instead of her students.

“What is a walk-off? What is a squeeze play?

Why the 7th inning stretch?”

“Well, those are just dating terms that have worked their way into the baseball euphemisms of today.”

“Why do baseball players spit all the time?”

Well, now she had me. Do I tell her the truth, or be a big brother?

“I’m sorry you asked, Linda. I didn’t really want to bring this up because it is very tough for me.

It causes me to go back to those moments of our childhood when my confidence was challenged to the max.”

“You mean being skinny and having pop bottle eyes?”

“Thanks, but not those deficiencies. I never told you, or our big brother, or Mom and Dad, but I was unable to finish the season my first year in little league baseball.”

“Why? I don’t remember anything. It was 1957.

But, I do remember Dad buying you your first baseball glove with the money from my Christmas Club savings account.”

“Did he replace the money?”

“Of course. So, what and why?”

“Well, I was kicked off the team for not being able to spit. I could walk and run, but not hit and spit. I couldn’t catch, but I could really throw.

The only time the ball was ever hit to me, the only time I ever played left field, I threw the ball over the back stop, into the parking lot. All the runners scored.”

“What did Dad say after the game?”

“Good arm, Jimmy, good arm.”

“So, why the spitting?”

“It starts in 4th grade, when a young boy’s saliva develops. You know, chewing gum, life savers, girls. It’s cool to spit if you can spit cool.

I never could. I was too dry mouthed.

“Yep, I don’t want to talk about it anymore. My mouth is dry. I’ve got to go find my sugar free Biotene dry mouth moisturizing spray. Let’s talk later, when I am fully lubricated.”

I sure hope she doesn’t put the link to this column on her Facebook page. The last thing I need right now is a saliva challenged support group.

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I still wonder about the thought process of that young entrepreneur.

Back in suburban Columbus in the 50s, no one was selling drugs or lemon Jello. At most, we could buy a cigarette from a hood, or relish in some 8th grader’s handwritten-on-three-ringednotebook-paper, two page translation, of dirty Spanish words.

If our hallway sales boy had only had access to a copying machine, he would have made a ton of coin at 25 cents per copy.

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Nope, those were the mimeograph days, with the smelly purple stuff from the handle turning machine in the principal’s office. Our sales boy had to go with originals for each buyer. He could only crank out a few filths a day.

Aren’t you glad you grew up when you did, back when we thought Flavorific, the secret ingredient to Beechwood Spearmint gum, would give us a little buzz if we chewed it while drinking a really hot twelve ounce Coke? Guys with parents who had attics had the best hot Coke.

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County Pride As mentioned last week, I had the pleasure of being part of the well-attended and much appreciated Washington State Association of County Treasurers annual conference.

Our Island County Treasurer, Wanda Grone, and her amazing staff were the most gracious of hosts. Whidbey Island taxpayers, be proud.

State Treasurer Duane Davidson and State Auditor Pat McCarthy were among the many notable public servants from Olympia and the thirty-nine counties of our incredible corner of the map.

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Thanks also to Dr. Hart Hodges of Western Washington University in Bellingham for sharing more quality information and knowledge about economics in his keynote presentation than I learned during my freshman year in college.

Maybe it helps to have a good teacher?

Bayview Corner Dance If you are reading this Wednesday, our Whidbey Weekly’s distribution day, get your dancing shoes on for tonight’s 6 – 8 p.m. street dance at Bayview Corner.

Island favorites Rusty Fender and the Melody Wranglers will be toe-tapping it for fans, Facebook followers, and those fortunate to frolic by.

Cowboy and cowgirl boots are not required, but pleasure is guaranteed. This will be another fun free event from our fine folks at Goosefoot.

Church Chuckles Thanks to the Phreeland Fantom for this week’s church offerings.

Cute stuff.

I had been teaching our three-year old daughter, Caitlin, the Lord’s Prayer for several evenings at bedtime. She would repeat after me the lines from the prayer. Finally, she decided to go solo.

I listened with pride as she carefully enunciated each word, right up to the end of the prayer: “Lead us not into temptation,” she prayed, “but deliver us from E-mail.

“I couldn’t spit. The coach said I talked too much. ‘Hot air’, he called me, in front of the other kids. It made me want to spit, but I couldn’t.”

A wife invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to their six-year-old daughter and said, “Would you like to say the blessing?”

“I wouldn’t know what to say,” the girl replied.

“Just say what you hear Mommy say,” the wife answered.

The daughter bowed her head and said, “Lord, why on earth did I invite all these people to dinner?”

“Wow,” said my sister.

Have a great week.

I had never heard her say ‘Wow’ on the phone before, only ‘bless your heart, uh-huh, and what did you say?’

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, Just wanted to drop you all another quick note to say THANK YOU for continuing to deliver the amazing selection of unbelievably real; sometimes funny and always entertaining ISLAND 911 bits every week.

I always look forward to seeing how the citizens of Island County will top what they’ve done the previous week by calling on the valuable services of 911.

Please continue to include this column in your weekly publication, it is a great piece of an all-around superb news and information source here on the islands.

Have a terrific summer! Best to the entire staff from longtime fan, Tom Niemeyer Freeland, WA

Navy Announces EIS Preferred Alternative for Growler Operations at NAS Whidbey Island and Releases NHPA Section 106 Consultation The Navy has identified a preferred alternative in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing EA-18G Growler operations at NAS Whidbey Island and Outlying Landing Field (OLF) Coupeville because it provides the best training for its pilots and impacts the fewest number of residents living in the community.

Alternative 2 has been identified as the preferred alternative for force structure. This alternative establishes two new expeditionary squadrons, and adds two aircraft to each squadron that operates off aircraft carriers (CVW). This alternative adds 36 aircraft at NAS Whidbey Island. Additionally, this plan calls for nine total CVW and five expeditionary squadrons.

Scenario A has been identified as the preferred alternative for Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) distribution. Under this scenario, Ault Field will support four times the number of total aircraft operations when compared to OLF Coupeville -- specifically 88,000 total operations would occur at Ault Field, with 24,100 at OLF Coupeville; 23,700 of those operations at OLF Coupeville would be FCLP flown by EA-18G Growlers. Since airfield operations are defined as either a takeoff or landing, under this scenario about 12,000 FCLP passes would occur annually at OLF Coupeville.

The operational numbers in the preferred alternative incorporate additional analysis of changes to Navy training that will reduce impacts to local communities. The reductions the Navy studied were based on two factors, the number of pilots needing training and a reduced FCLP requirement due to Precision Landing Mode (PLM), formerly known as MAGIC CARPET. Both of these factors decreased overall FCLP requirements from 42,000 presented in the Draft EIS to 30,000 annually – a 30% reduction.

No final decision has yet been made. The ultimate decision with respect to force structure and FCLP distribution will be made by the Secretary of the Navy or his representative, and announced in a Record of Decision no earlier than 30 days following the public release of the Final EIS. The preferred alternative places the majority

of FCLP operations at OLF Coupeville because OLF Coupeville provides more realistic training for aviators. OLF Coupeville has been continuously used for FCLP since the late 1960s. OLF Coupeville’s pattern best replicates the CVN pattern, building and reinforcing the correct habit patterns and muscle memory. OLF Coupeville sits on a 200-foot ridge surrounded by flat terrain, similar to the aircraft carrier operating on the water. The low cultural lighting around Coupeville and the ability to completely darken the field also closely resembles at-sea conditions from the pilots’ perspective.

Both airfields will have an increase in operations, the majority of which will be at Ault Field. Ault Field is a busy, multi-mission airfield while OLF Coupeville is the preferred and ideal field for FCLP. The preferred alternative places the majority of FCLP operations at OLF Coupeville as it provides the most realistic training for aviators.

Unlike OLF Coupeville, Ault Field sits in a valley surrounded by higher terrain, limiting pattern options and providing a visual picture unlike conditions at sea. The City of Oak Harbor and Ault Field both have artificial lighting and visual cues not experienced by pilots at sea.

FCLP at Ault Field often disrupts departures and arrivals of other aircraft not participating in FCLP; this disruption results in extended flight tracks and longer hours of operation which in turn affect more residents living in the community. The interruption of other vital operations from FCLP operations at Ault Field has become increasingly important with the addition of three more Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance squadrons to NAS Whidbey Island that operate the P-8 Poseidon, which is replacing the P-3 Orion.

The Navy continues consultations with other federal, state and local agencies as the EIS nears completion.

Monday, the Navy distributed a document to consulting parties and published this document on the EIS website (www.whidbeyeis. com) summarizing consultation efforts with respect to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) for the increase in EA-18G “Growler” aircraft and airfield operations at NAS Whidbey Island. This document summarizes consultation efforts for this undertaking under NHPA; presents information requested during previous consultations through correspondence and meetings between October 2014 and October 2017; and documents the Navy’s historic properties identification effort and determination of effects.

The findings indicate no direct adverse effects due to construction, demolition or airfield operation, and no indirect adverse effects due to noise-induced vibration.

The Navy has determined that there will be indirect adverse effects to the Central Whidbey Island Historic District as a result of more frequent aircraft operations affecting certain landscape components of the district. Specifically, the preferred alternative would affect perceptual qualities that contribute to the significance of the landscapes. The Navy is continuing consultation to resolve these effects.

The Navy is announcing this information in a continued effort to provide timely and transparent information on its analysis and planning process. The Navy expects the Final EIS to be released later this summer or early fall. The Navy has considered 4,335 public comments received on the Draft EIS and updated the Final EIS with new and clarifying information.

An appendix in the Final EIS will provide Navy’s responses to public comment themes received on the Draft EIS. [Submitted by Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey Island]

Saratoga Orchestra Receives “Challenge” from Island Thrift Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra will hold its annual fundraising event, “Island Time - A

Taste of the Tropics”, on June 30 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the historic Freeland Hall.

Chef Gordon Stewart will present a menu of tropical flavors from the South Pacific and Caribbean with libations from Spoiled Dog Winery, Double Bluff Brewing and tropical mocktails complete with umbrellas, will be served. Music featuring the Saratoga Strings and Steel Pan drumming by the Miho Takekawa duo will add to the tropical atmosphere while Jim “Conductor of Fun” Freeman will keep the evening’s festivities flowing.

Funds raised will further the mission and programming of Saratoga Orchestra, including the educational outreach opportunities for the island youth. As an added incentive, Island Thrift will match dollar for dollar all funds raised during the event, up to $15,000.

Online tickets and more information at: www. sowhidbey.com [Submitted by Larry Heidel, Executive Director, Saratoga Orchestra]

Congolese Festival on Whidbey Island Join the Congolese Integration Network, Brighter Futures for Women in the Congo, and the Northwest Language and Cultural Center for an afternoon celebrating the culture and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, June 30 at the Northwest Language and Cultural Center, 5023 Langley Road, Langley. Come to hear stories from our immigrant community and share in cultural activities, enjoy some typical Congolese refreshments, take in a traditional dance and music performance along with a fashion show, and browse the crafts made by the immigrants and refugees who are now part of our communities. There will be many opportunities to share personal stories and conversation.

Doors open at 1:00pm and festivities continue until 4:00pm and are appropriate for all ages.

The Congolese Integration Network is a local grassroots organization of refugees and immigrants organized to facilitate the social, economic, cultural, and spiritual integration of Congolese immigrants and refugees into American society by providing access to critical resources to empower them in Washington State. CIN provides services and resources to individual Congolese immigrants and refugees in King County, including: housing assistance system navigation, free translation and interpretation services, mentorship programs, provision of safe places for victims of domestic violence, food and clothing, welcoming of new refugees, job placement, reference to legal help, transportation assistance, and financial support for community funeral arrangements.

Brighter Futures for Women in the Congo is a local non-profit that works to support victims of sexual violence in the DRC, a group that encompasses some of the immigrants and refugees that now live in Washington State. brightercongo.weebly.com Northwest Language and Cultural Center, based in Langley has a mission to nurture intercultural understanding by providing innovative resources for people of all ages to learn new languages and better understand diverse cultures, so that each person contributes to a more peaceful and harmonious global community now. www.nwlacc.org [Submitted by Josette Hendrix, NW Language and Cultural Center]

Outcast Productions Presents: Over My Dead Body A staged reading of a new comedy by Suzanne Kelman Suzanne Kelman, international best-selling author of the Southlea Bay series inspired by the town of Langley, and a multi-award-winning screenwriter and playwright, has created a new play that will be introduced at a staged reading at Outcast Productions on Saturday and Sunday, June 30 and July 1 at the Outcast Theater at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds.

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4th of July Work Toward Your Own Financial Independence Day We're getting close to the Fourth of July, our national Independence Day. This celebration may get you thinking of the many freedoms you enjoy. But have you thought of what you might need to do to attain financial freedom?

Your first step is to define what financial independence signifies to you. For many people, it means being able to retire when they want to, and to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle.

So, if this is your vision as well, consider taking these steps:

Pay yourself first. If you wait until you have some extra money “lying around” before you invest for retirement, you may never get around to doing it. Instead, pay yourself first. This actually is not that hard to do, especially if you have a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, because your contributions are taken directly from your paycheck, before you even have the chance to spend the money. You can set up a similar arrangement with an IRA by having automatic contributions taken directly from your checking or savings account.

Invest appropriately. Your investment decisions should be guided by your time horizon, risk tolerance and retirement goals. If you deviate from these guideposts – for instance, by taking on either too much or too little risk – you may end up making decisions that aren't right for you and that may set you back as you pursue your financial independence.

Avoid financial “potholes.” The road to financial liberty will always be marked with potholes you should avoid. One such pothole is debt – the higher your debt burden, the less you can invest for your retirement. It's not always easy to lower your debt load, but do the best you can to live within your means. A second pothole comes in the form of large, unexpected short-term costs, such as a major home or auto repair or a medical bill not fully covered by insurance. To avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for these short-term costs, try to build an emergency fund containing six months' to a year's worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account.

Give yourself some wiggle room. If you decide that to achieve financial independence, you must retire at 62 or you must buy a vacation home by the beach, you may feel disappointed if you fall short of these goals. But if you're prepared to accept some flexibility in your plans – perhaps you can work until 65 or just rent a vacation home for the summer – you may be able to earn a different, but still acceptable, financial freedom. And by working a couple of extra years or paying less for your vacation home expenses, you may also improve your overall financial picture.

Putting these and other moves to work can help you keep moving toward your important goals. When you eventually reach your own “Financial Independence Day,” it may not warrant a fireworks display – but it should certainly add some sparkle to your life.

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

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Over My Dead Body is a comedy that poses the

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED question: “What does an out-of-work actor do when he believes the only part he can get is playing a dead body on stage?” The possible answer to this question expands when he meets his understudy, who would do anything to play the corpse, even if that means murdering the “body” that stands in his way.

Suzanne Kelman was born in the United Kingdom, and she now is a resident of Whidbey Island, which she believes is the perfect environment for bringing great stories to life. As well as being an author, Suzanne is also a film producer, director and screenwriter. Her film accolades include The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences - Nicholl Fellowship Finalist 2015, Best Comedy Feature Screenplay, L.A. International Film Festival, Gold Award, California Film Awards and the Van Gogh Award from the Amsterdam Film Festival.

Over My Dead Body is representative of OutCast’s vision of being an incubator for new plays by allowing new work to be performed as staged readings in order to give playwrights an opportunity to get it in front of an audience as part of the refinement process.

This new comedy is directed by Melinda Mack with set design by K. Sandy O’Brien and features several well-known local actors.

Showtimes are June 30 at 7:30pm and July 1 at 4:00pm. All tickets are $12. Reserve and pay at the door by emailing ocp@whidbey.com or purchase by credit card at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3497250.

registrant will receive a commemorative t-shirt showing their support and love for animals who deserve second chances for loving homes.

Time Together is a social enrichment program that supports adults with physical or cognitive challenges to engage in meaningful activities in a safe and supportive environment, allowing caregivers respite time to manage life needs and rest. Participants enjoy conversation, music, art, gardening, games, puzzles, projects, exercise, and friendship. Programs run four days a week, for four hours each day, on a sliding scale with extended hours by request.

Many nonprofit and pet rescue groups will be represented at the festival, along with many local vendors selling tempting things to buy and eat. Lots of fun activities too for dogs and families to participate in like bobbing for hot dogs, egg relay, ice cream eating contest, music, face painting. There will be vendors for the owners too with great food with a beer and wine garden.

The program was the brainchild of a group of friends from St Augustine’s in-the-Woods over 20 years ago and was originally located at the Methodist Church in Langley. In 1997 it moved to Island Senior Resources in Bayview and is now returning to where the dream began.

The program will be located at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods starting Monday, July 2.

For more information, contact Mel Watson, Island Senior Services Director of Time Together Adult Day Services, at 360-321-1623.

[Submitted by Robin Bush, Island Senior Resources]

Join Fellow Animal Lovers at This Year’s Wag ‘n’ Walk

A New Home for Time Together Adult Day Services St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland is the new location for Time Together Adult Day services, a program for seniors and adults with developmental disabilities, offered by Island Senior Resources. There will be an Open House on Sunday, July 1 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The public is encouraged to attend and learn about Time Together.

Trained staff will be there to answer questions and introduce the program. This new location

Anyone who is an animal lover, walker, or a runner is encouraged to sign up to help fundraise for Whidbey’s homeless cats and dogs.

Proceeds raised will help provide compassionate care for shelter animals while they wait for their forever homes. Participants can register as individuals or as a team and compete against each other to see who raises the most for homeless pets! It’s $35 to register for the timed 5K Run and $25 for 1K Walk. Each paid

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Raise hope and funds at this year’s Wag ‘n’ Walk. Founded in 1990, WAIF is hosting its annual Wag ‘n’ Walk celebration of pets on Sunday, Aug. 19. New this year is a 5K Run and 1K Walk, taking place from 10:00am to 3:00pm at beautiful Greenbank Farm. The run/ walk will start at 10:00am with the free festival fun taking place from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

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Wag ‘n’ Walk is a joyous celebration of the rescue efforts of all adopters and supporters, and also an opportunity to share how one can make a difference by giving homeless dogs and cats a second chance. Join your community and register today at www.wagnwalk.org.

To learn more, contact Cinnamon Hudgins at waifcomm@waifanimals.org.

For more information about WAIF and the animals in its care, please visit www.waifanimals.org.

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Island District Boy Scouts of America would like to invite all youth entering first through fifth grade to experience Cub Scouts with a “Passport to Adventure.” This year’s Cub Camp will be July 9-13, 5:00pm to 9:00pm and will be held at 1311 Crosby Road in Oak Harbor. Sign up by July 4 to receive the special $95 price. This year, and this year only, participants do not need to be a registered Scout to attend. During Cub Camp, activities will include BB guns, archery, woodcraft, cooking, physical fitness, and more. For more information, visit islandscouting.org. To register, contact Cynthia Allen at 360-720-8282 or e-mail mrscynthiaallen@gmail.com.

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Skagit Valley College South Whidbey Center has partnered with a local non-profit, Civility First, Sno-Isle Libraries, and the League of Women Voters of Island County to offer a Community Education class entitled Practicing Civility. The class will be offered at the South Whidbey Center from October 9 — 30, and at the Whidbey Island Campus from October 11 — November 1. The cost of the class is $50, which also includes the text book. Community members can earn 1 credit of SOSC 299 from Skagit Valley College for completing this class.

For information and how to enroll, contact Pam Wessel-Estes, Pam.Wessel-Estes@skagit. edu [Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

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Harada Physical Therapy and Rehab Services is proud to announce its 15th Anniversary as your hometown therapists on Whidbey Island.

Steve and Kathy Harada originally started the business in Oak Harbor in 2003 as a small family practice specializing in outpatient orthopedics. In 2014, they opened a second location in Coupeville to provide service to valued patients on the south end of the island. In 2016, Erick Harada purchased his father’s business with his wife, Caitlin, and they have continued to grow within the community by providing excellent patient care. Harada Physical Therapy’s focus has always been to treat patients like family and to provide a “Cheers” bar atmosphere, where “everybody knows your name.” To show its appreciation, Harada Physical Therapy will be having weekly raffles during the month of July with a grand prize raffle at the end of the month. Come into either location, enjoy a cookie and make sure to enter the raffle for the week!

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Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, June 29, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Circanna will be on site with product displays and information. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com

Coupeville Lions Garage Sale Friday, June 29, 12:00pm-6:00pm (Preview only) Saturday, June 30, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, July 1, 9:00am-1:00pm Coupeville Middle School The “Biggest and Best” garage sale in the world! Presented by the Coupeville Lions Club, all proceeds fund Lions’ community and youth programs. For more information, call 360-6784105 or visit coupevillelions.org

Brewers Night w/ Breakside & Live Music w/ Alex Ashley Friday, June 29, 6:00pm-9:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Alex Ashley is a triple-threat singer, songwriter and instrumentalist. He creates an electrifying amalgam of profound storytelling, smoky, sultry vocals and razor-sharp guitar playing.

No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Live Music: The Deception Connection Friday, June 29, 6:30pm-9:30pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Tickets: $15 Enjoy a night of music and dance featuring The Deception Connection. Tickets are available at the Oak Harbor Senior Center, online at https://squareup.com/store/oak-harbor-senior-center-foundation/ or at the door. There will be live music, appetizers, and a no host bar. For more information, email cwaymire@ oakharbor.org or call (360-) 279-4583.

Major Megan M Mcclung Marine Corps League Det #1210 WI Golf Tournament Saturday, June 30, 7:00am NASWI Gallery Golf Course, Oak Harbor Fundraiser for non-profit scholarships and military families in need. Mixed Groups $70 (provide own beverages) per person, includes green fees and cart lunch. Many prizes to win!

Contact Michael Leighner to register: 425-3548883 or leighnerm@aol.com

Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 30, 8:00am-10:00am Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave. Pancakes, including Gluten-free, eggs, bacon, vegetable sausage, fruit juice and coffee.

Adults: $7 Kids under 9 free. www.clintoncommunityhall.org. Clinton’s Dan Porter Park clean up follows breakfast at the Hall from 10:00am-Noon. Bring your gloves. doughofius@gmail.com.

Dan Porter Park Cleanup Saturday June 30, 10:00am-12:00pm 7490 Deer Lake Rd, Clinton The Clinton Community Council will be hosting another cleanup at Dan Porter Park. This month, they’ll be concentrating on clearing brush behind the library, and adjacent to the WSDOT Park and Ride lot, to allow for visibility, and enhance user safety. Be sure to bring gloves. Other tools are welcome.

Strawberry Social

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Saturday, June 30, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church

See schedule below Cost: Free

Come and enjoy strawberries on shortcake, waffles or ice cream. The proceeds will provide continuing support for an African orphanage, help a medical missionary in Nepal and contribute to the United Methodist Center of Relief (UMCOR).

Family Storytime Thursday, June 28, 9:30am Coupeville Library

Oak Harbor Garden Club Tour Saturday, June 30, 10:00am-4:00pm $18 donation includes access to six wonderful gardens, refreshments, and live entertainment.

Tickets available at the following locations: Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Greenhouse Florist & Nursery, Mailliard’s Landing Nursery, Wind & Tide Bookshop, and 3 Sisters Market.

Cool Bayview Nights Car Show Saturday, June 30, 11:00am-3:00pm Island County Fairgrounds, Langley The entry fee is $20 per vehicle ($25 the day of the event) with a $5 discount for active duty military and veterans. All profits will go to benefit Safe-Ride-Home and other Whidbey Island nonprofits. This year’s show will have over 20 trophy categories with trophies for cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors. For spectators, the suggested donation for entry is a can of food. Representatives from Good Cheer Food Bank will be at the gates to collect the cans. For more information, visit www. coolbayviewnights.com or contact Brian at 360-929-3277.

38th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby Saturday, July 7, 10:30am Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 SE Catalina Dr. Hosted by The Buccaneers of the Oak Harbor Yacht Club! Registration is 10:30am-11:45am.

Fishing derby is 12:00pm-1:30pm. For more information, contact Deb Fischer at debfischer18@gmail.com or Carole Rowe at cmrowe@frontier.com.

Contra Dance Saturday, July 7, 6:30pm-9:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave. $10 donation or snack to share. Enjoy folk dance and music; first half hour is a lesson!

Open to everyone. For information see Whidbey Contra Dance on Facebook or call Ariel at 360-720-1852.

Langley Street Dance Saturday, July 8, 7:00pm-10:00pm 2nd Street Plaza, Langley Free The 43rd annual Langley Street Dance will be held in front of Callahan’s Firehouse featuring Krash Zen and Western Heroes. Grab your dancing shoes and join a Langley tradition. For more information, email mainstreet@whidbey. com

Bayview Corner Street Dance Wednesday, July 11, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley KrashZ is a groove-oriented band that writes all original material with sound influences ranging from funk, reggae, to rock. Held rain or shine! Dances move inside Bayview Hall if necessary. Free admission and family friendly.

Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Funny stories and action songs will make you giggle and move while getting your little ones ready to read. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver.

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Thursday, June 28, 2:30pm Freeland Library Can you make sound effects for a story? Do you know what a duck says in France (it‘s not quack). Come play with sound as we add some noise to our storytelling.

Cast Iron Cooking Friday, June 29, 4:00pm-5:30pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Learn how to care for and cook with cast iron cookware with Ginger Morton, former Boy Scout cast iron cooking coach and contest winner. She has tips and recipes for great food for camping and home.

Farmers Market Book Sale Saturday, June 30, 10:00am-2:00pm Located at the Coupeville Farmers Market Shop locally at the Friends of the Coupeville Library book nook for your “picks of the day!”

Books for all seasons and all ages. Proceeds benefit the Coupeville Library.

Used Book Sale Saturday, July 7, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support Friends of the Freeland Library.

Galleries & Art Shows Summer Moments Opening Reception: Saturday, June 30, 4:00pm-9:00pm Exhibit continues through August 19 Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, Camano Island Featuring new paintings and sculptures from Richard Nash, Donna Watson, Brian Somers, Dale Reiger, and Stephen Edwards. Located at 2345 Blanche Way.

Under Pressure Opening Reception: Sunday, July 1, 11:30am-12:30pm Exhibit continues through August UUCWI Gallery, 20103 SR 525, Freeland For the months of July and August, the UUCWI gallery will feature the printmaking works of local artists Tammi Sloan and Mary Horton. Born into a long line of artists, Tammi is newly adding printmaker to her resume as metalsmith, enamelist, and mixed media artist.

Mary is a part-time resident of Greenbank, and also works in mixed media creating unique 3-D sculptures. You are invited to meet the artists at the opening reception.

Anne Belov - Beyond The Wall Opening Reception: Saturday, July 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through July 30 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley

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Travel has been a continuous source of inspiration for well known painter Anne Belov. For her current exhibition at Rob Schouten Gallery she has chosen China and England as the subject of her paintings.

Proceeds support Boys & Girls Club. $5 per skater and $3 for general admission. Last Friday of the month, skate with the Whidbey Island Roller Girls! Sorry, checks not accepted, credit card fees apply. For more information, call (360) 240-9273.

The Opening Reception is held in conjunction with Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk when Langley’s galleries and shops are open until 7:00pm. Many of the gallery artists will be in attendance and light refreshments will be served.

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WAA Art Show and Sale Friday, July 13, 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday, July 14, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, July 15, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Island artists’ work includes gift cards, jewelry, photography, woodwork, ceramics, quilts and paintings in a variety of mediums. Purchase an item & enter drawing to win the Artists’ Raffle Basket. An Artists’ Reception will be held Friday from 5:00pm-7:00pm with sparkling cider & light fare. For more information, visit whidbeyalliedartists.com

Meetings & Organizations Island County Master Gardener Foundation Thursday, June 28, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. The free educational presentation features Coupeville Librarian and Horticulturist, Kathryn O’Brien, speaking about Global Garden Styles Through History. Social time begins at 6:00pm, followed by a brief business meeting and announcements. Kathryn’s presentation begins at 7:00pm. The public is welcome.

NWLACC Great Transition Meeting Sunday, July 8, 5:00pm-7:30pm Music for the Eyes, 314 1st St, Langley The Northwest Language and Cultural Center (NWLACC) has lost its lease and as a result will be leaving the facility that has harbored it for the past 8 years. Come hear NWLACC’s story and plans for the future. Your support on every level is crucial in this Great Transition.

There will be lively music and tasty refreshments out by the yurt and a presentation detailing NWLACC’s Global Cultures Program for the local public schools. Please RSVP at info@nwlacc.org or call 360-321-2101.

For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Free Crabbing 101 Seminar Saturday, June 30, 10:00am Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 Catalina Dr. Learn how to catch Dungeness crabs in this two hour seminar. Subjects covered include: needed equipment, the best baits, license requirements and regulations, Whidbey Island locations, best times and tides, crab lore and life cycles.

See how to rig your pot to catch more crabs and avoid equipment loss and see the many different ways to catch crab from shore or boat. The seminar will include demonstrations and slides, and free coffee A $5 donation to the Power Squadron Education Fund is suggested. Reservations not required. For questions, call John Hudson 360-240-2517.

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, July 20, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, July 21, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $35 This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. 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 register online at nrainstructors.org. For questions or to register call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-6758397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com.

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Parades, pyrotechnics highlight Independence Day on Whidbey Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Red, white and blue are the colors of the day as Whidbey Island celebrates the 4th of July next week with parades, pyrotechnics and piles of fun.

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly When you’re on Whidbey Island, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day. From longstanding community parades to some of the biggest and best fireworks shows in the area, check out what Whidbey offers:

Celebrate America

Tuesday, July 3 • 3 to 11 p.m.

Freeland Park Kick off the Independence Day fun a day early with the 24th annual Celebrate America, beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 3 at Freeland Park.

This family-friendly celebration features all kinds of children’s activities like bounce houses and face painting, live entertainment, food for purchase and a spectacular fireworks show set to patriotic music over Holmes Harbor.

Bounce houses will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. and food vendors open at 4 p.m., offering all kinds of tasty treats like hot dogs, hamburgers, curly fries, veggie stir fry, noodles, chicken and lamb curry, ice cream, kettle corn, cotton candy and much more.

Roads around Freeland Park will be closed at 4:30 p.m. and free shuttle service will be

Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Organizers of Oak Harbor’s Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration say this year’s fireworks show will be the biggest and best Oak Harbor has ever seen.

Check out the Celebrate America fireworks Tuesday night over Holmes Harbor in Freeland and the Oak Harbor show Wednesday night.

offered from the park ‘n ride and the Island Transit bus stop in front of Chase bank to the festivities at the park.

Live entertainment begins at 6 p.m. when the Island Dance performing team takes the stage. Made up of dancers ranging in age from 8 to 18, audiences could be treated to a variety of dance genres such as hip hop, jazz and tap, to name a few. The Armstrong ATA Martial Arts team will perform a demonstration of skill at 6:25 p.m.

The Dazzling Deceptions magic show with Brian Ledbetter will begin at 7 p.m., followed by music from Coupeville-based classic rock/ blues band Mussel Flats at 8 p.m. The Neil Diamond Tribute band, Cherry Cherry, takes the stage at 9 p.m.

All of this leads up to the patriotic program beginning at 10 p.m., with the National Anthem performed by Janine Elf and a recognition of veterans, followed by a fireworks show over Holmes Harbor.

Celebrate America is organized by volunteers and members of the South Whidbey Assembly of God Church and is paid for by individuals and businesses in the community.

You can find more information online at www.swagchurch.com.

Maxwelton Independence Day Parade Wednesday, July 4 • Noon Maxwelton Road/Dave Mackie Park

A 103-year tradition continues at noon July 4 as the Maxwelton Independence Day Parade once again wends its way along Maxwelton Road, from Swede Hill Road to Dave Mackie Waterfront Park in Clinton.

“I think what makes our parade so special is that it is an old fashioned good time for everyone involved,” said Harriet Arnold, a longtime volunteer organizer and member of the Maxwelton Community Club, which puts on the parade. “All are invited to participate and it is not commercialized in any way.

We have tried to keep it as small town as possible.”

The community club depends on sales of its commemorative buttons and other items to help pay for the parade. In a time when costs for insurance, food and shuttle bus services continue to rise, the group was faced with a tough decision.

“One of our main goals is to make enough money to fund the parade and have enough to make donations to our local charities,” said Arnold. “Sadly, the last two years we haven’t been able to do that. We’ve never

had to try to raise more funds, but this year we decided something had to give, so we canceled the buses.”

Never fear, some modern day fundraising has saved the shuttles.

“The big news is we have the shuttle buses back,” Arnold said happily. “We raised enough money on our GoFundMe fundraiser. So many people donated that we were blown away by how important our little parade is to so many of our local peeps!”

The traditional shuttle service begins running from the Little Brown Church at 7027 Maxwelton Road at 10:30 a.m. Return service will begin after the parade.

Hundreds typically turn out to either watch or participate in the parade. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Swede Hill and Maxwelton Roads and continues up until the parade gets underway at noon.

There is no charge to participate and for the most part, no registration is needed before the day of the parade.

“We’d like to know about large vehicle entries, but pretty much anything goes,” Arnold said. “Non-vintage vehicles need to

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“Before, during, and after the parade there will be barbecued hot dogs, chips, cookies, beverages and apple pie for sale at the ‘Pie Booth’ near the grandstand at the park,” continued Arnold. “After the parade, there will be old fashioned games and races for all ages on the infield.”

Everyone is encouraged to don their red, white and blue and come out to enjoy and support this century-old celebration of our nation’s independence, helping to ensure it continues long into the future.

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“I love watching all the children walk, ride, and sport their patriotic costumes each year,” Arnold said. “We have to remember that to them it’s new. Some costumes I’ve watched go through generations of wearers.”

Old Fashioned 4th of July Wednesday, July 4 • All Day Downtown Oak Harbor

There are some notable changes for the Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration in Oak Harbor next Wednesday, but the Chamber of Commerce is promising a lot more bang for the buck this year.

Construction of the new wastewater treatment plant means Windjammer Park is closed for the festivities this year, so most of the action will be taking place in the historic downtown area.

“There is a new, but temporary, change in venue this year,” said Christine Cribb, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. “But it’s exciting to get to showcase another part of our historic downtown.”

There will be more than 40 vendors along Pioneer Way, including food, arts and crafts and community vendors. The beer garden will be located in Flintstone Park along Bayshore Drive and the customary carnival, which opens Friday, will also be situated on

Photo Courtesy of South Whidbey Assembly of God Church Local rock/blues band Mussel Flats is just some of the entertainment planned for Celebrate America, which takes place Tuesday, July 3 from 3 to 11 p.m. at Freeland Park.

Bayshore (where it is for Holland Happening). There will be kids’ games in Smith Park during the afternoon.

“The biggest and best change is to the fireworks show,” said Cribb. “It will be the tallest fireworks Oak Harbor has ever seen.”

The closure of Windjammer Park has made the traditional fallout/safety zone around the fireworks larger, which has enabled the chamber to purchase larger mortars. Larger mortars means higher, bigger bursts, so quite literally, more bang for the buck.

“We’re trying to offset the inconvenience of not being able to gather in the park,” Cribb explained. “So we wanted to make sure that wherever people’s new place might be to watch the fireworks, they can see the show.”

While there are plenty of changes for this year’s celebration, there are some familiar things, too. The Oak Harbor Rotary will be flippin’ flapjacks at its annual pancake

breakfast at the Oak Harbor United Methodist Church beginning at 7:30 a.m. The Oak Harbor Rotary and Chamber grand parade starts at 11 a.m. and will follow its usual route from Pioneer Way onto Bayshore Drive and back onto Pioneer.

The street fair along Pioneer Way will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the beer garden in Flintstone Park will open at 1 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. There will be an art stroll and music in Smith Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Elks Lodge will host a barbecue at the lodge from 1 to 3 p.m. and the fireworks show, sponsored by Whidbey Coffee, is scheduled to start at dark, around 10:30 p.m.

Everywhere you look in downtown Oak Harbor, patriotism will be on display.

“I think there is tremendous patriotism and support for the Navy here, and there’s no better way to do that than to celebrate the 4th of July,” said Cribb.

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hot, dry, cold and moist. Strawberries were often recommended to be eaten with sugar in order to bring about hot and dry humors to balance out the cold and moist humors of the body. So, if your humors were in equilibrium, then you were thought to be in good health. I imagine a humor would be a ‘state’ of being. If a strawberry can balance out my humors, it has to be good!

It’s start in the food world may seem rather slow and late to the party, but for sure it has made up for all the lost time by becoming an icon of summertime food bliss today. One of my favorite ways to enjoy a strawberry or two, or however many, is to eat them with cream. It’s simple, refreshing and has an air of elegance to it.

SUMMERTIME STRAWBERRY STORIES! There is no other season more synonymous with strawberries than summer. Even that sentence was constructed in such a way the strawberries were the basis of the alliteration! Such is the nature of these delectable morsels of natural sweetness.

Perhaps some of you already know strawberries are a member of the rose family. I wonder if this is partly why strawberries have such a distinctive and inviting aroma, much like their rosy kin?

Strawberries are, in fact, native to North America and Native Americans were using them long before settlers arrived. As early as the 1600s, colonists were already sending back shipments of the conical red fruit plant to Europe. But way before this, as far back as the first century AD, famed poets Ovid and Virgil made reference to them in an ornamental fashion, rather than something of sustenance and gastronomic enjoyment.

Wild strawberries were eaten in many areas around the world for centuries actually, but not in large quantities at first. They weren’t terribly popular and maybe that’s because wild strawberries tend to not be as sweet and juicy as the cultivated kinds we have now. And while colonists were sending the Virginia strawberry to Europe, some 300 years earlier the French were transplanting wild wood strawberries into gardens across the country. However, it was our

dear American, Virginia Strawberry that proved its hardiness and in the mid to latter part of the 19th century, it became quite popular in England.

Surprisingly (or not), strawberries hold within their delicious red form a wealth of health benefits. They contain high levels of heart-healthy antioxidants such as anthocyanin, catechin, quercetin and kaempferol, among others. These compounds are supposedly capable of aiding in the relaxation of blood vessels, which can lead to more efficient blood flow.

In addition, strawberries are packed with folate and vitamin C (which aids in boosting collagen production for great-looking skin) as well as fiber, which in turn can help to reduce LDL cholesterol build up in arteries and blood vessels, says some research. From supple skin to a healthy heart, strawberries seemingly help us in more ways than one. Always remember however, to consult your primary care practitioner before undertaking any lifestyle or dietary changes, as they are the only ones who are equipped to help you maintain your health.

With that said, it is important to note this little fruit wasn’t always thought of as the benign food it is (for those who aren’t allergic to it).

During the Tudor period, the English thought the fruit was dangerous when raw. In fact, Medieval doctors believed the body was made up of what they called humors. Four of them to be exact –

You don’t have to consign the ingestion of strawberries and cream to just that simple duo, though. You can create layers of tasteful, minimalist fun with them when combined with shortcake, or even chocolate shortcake. And to ‘one-up’ that conglomerate of tastiness, we can turn it into a milkshake by pulsing the fruit with vanilla (or strawberry) ice cream and adding crushed wafer cookies to bring it all together.

I would top mine with slices of strawberry or maybe even stir in a half cup of chopped strawberries to give it some bite. What’s better than that on a hot summer day? Other than a cool dip in the ocean, I mean.

There may just be something that gives a strawberry shortcake milkshake a run for its money in the refreshment department – a sangria. A non-alcoholic version is wonderful during the summer and it’s kid friendly, too! You could use any number of different fruit combinations, such as pineapple and strawberry or peach and strawberry, to make this drink and best of all, there’s no artificial sweeteners so there’s the added benefit of it being kind of healthy. By combining cut up pieces of strawberries and pineapple or peach, add in some fresh (not from concentrate) grape, orange or apple juice, some seltzer or sparkling water, mint leaves and agave nectar or honey if you choose, and you will find yourself sipping on your servings of fruit for the day in one glass and hopefully, thoroughly enjoying it.

I know I’ve talked about how strawberries can be used in salads and desserts and not focused so much on the ways in which they can enhance our beverages. We can flavor our cold water with

slices of strawberry and kiwi, a squeeze of lemon juice and a few fresh mint leaves crushed up and we get a little zap of fruitful flavor in the process of staying hydrated this summer. And when you prepare strawberries for anything, I encourage you to make it a family or friend affair. Let everyone steal a little piece of fruit, just to make sure it’s good enough for the dish you’re making (although this mightn’t be a good idea, because who knows how many berries you’ll have left after everyone’s had a taste). Nevertheless, memories will be made and fun can be had in the process and when all is said and done, if it’s a drink you’ve prepared, then all that’s left to do is sit back, relax, sip and enjoy!

I think this is the recipe I will include this time my dear readers - a recipe for a strawberry-based drink, something cool and oh so very refreshing – a frozen strawberry non-alcoholic margarita.

Of all the many ways your summer will be a fun one, I hope it includes a few fruity treats for sure.

If you make this beverage, I hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think! Please send all comments, questions and most certainly recipes you might like to share, to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we’ll do exactly that and Dish!

Frozen non-alcoholic strawberry margarita ½ cup orange juice ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons sugar or honey to taste 1 pound fresh strawberries, green ends removed 12 to 14 ice cubes Strawberries and mint to garnish Place all ingredients (except for garnish items) in a blender and pulse until it forms a slushy consistency. Pour into margarita (or any) glasses, garnish with mint and slices of berry, serve, sip and enjoy! http://blog.english-heritage.org.uk/a-brief-history-of-english-strawberries/ www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/factsheets/strawberryhistory.html www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/virgin-strawberry-margaritas-405931#activity-feed To read past columns of Let’s Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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aid and comfort begins as simply and easily as a well-timed smile on the 2nd. You will automatically know when and where to act.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Actions that haven’t worked out as planned must be accounted for before you can realistically expect to move ahead. While it’s possible you may be the one on the hot seat giving explanations, you are just as likely to be the one demanding answers. Be prepared for accusations that you are too hard-line in your stance. Others are going to want to dismiss events as much ado about nothing. The 2nd proves enlightening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Hold your head high and stick to your beliefs this week.

Some of your recent undertakings are open to criticism, depending on one’s point of view, but that doesn’t automatically make you wrong. With added details emerging and new wrinkles exposed, the unfolding saga in which you play an unwitting part is likely to morph many times before all is said and done. Don’t get hung up on the daily drama on the 2nd.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) You need not look beyond immediate family if it’s comfort you seek. It is probably there without your asking, and a little flattery will get you what is not immediately forthcoming. You will, of course, return the favor should the need arise, and that’s all that matters this week. The ups and downs that befall us all are no cause for undue concern. Keep communication lines with your children open on the 2nd.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) A little reassurance in the face of insecurity is very much in order this week. As much as you might like to receive, you’ll probably be on the giving end. It’s not that others are thoughtless. They simply may not see through your face of cheer to what is going on within. Being the tough one is not the only alternative to wearing your feelings on your sleeve. See if you can find a third option on the 2nd.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You will wait a long time for a better opportunity than you have this week to tell it like you see it. The climate is right for you to back your emotions out of the subject at hand and deliver the bare facts. Don’t hesitate to do so, when the opportunity presents. It’s part of a healthy process of clearing the decks for constructive action. And don’t be surprised at the unexpected positives that arise from your actions on the 2nd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Open your eyes this week and be thankful for the karma you DON’T have. Examples of how your life could be worse are all around you. Desire to reach out and comfort those in distress is commendable, and much more so to the degree that you act on it. Extending

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You face a very competitive field in all your endeavors this week. False confidence will be quickly exposed by challengers. If you’re not feeling it, you won’t be able to bluff your way for long, so be wary of over-exposure in positions you can’t defend. In a word, it’s wise to be humble. Confusion can be reasoned through, but only after admitting to yourself that you’re confused. Doing so on the 2nd allies you with like-minded support.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Cutting-edge thinking makes you the heretic in the eyes of your opposition this week.

Rejoice in their resistance. If new and better ways are your goal, resistance to your ideas is a good sign that you are on track. Stick to your guns and don’t be swayed by the naysayers. You may not win many popularity contests in the short term, but persistence prevails in the end. Events on the 2nd come like a welcome breath of fresh air.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your best allies this week tell it to you like it is and won’t engage with you in wishful thinking. You may not always like what you hear, but don’t turn a deaf ear to the hard facts. The facts are your friend in the end.

Solutions to your problems may be equally hard to grasp. The more useful of these may be the ones that are the most outlandish.

Nothing on the 2nd should be rejected as too implausible to be true.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others bend to your will easily this week, maybe a little too easily for your own good. Be wary of getting the answers you want, simply because others know what you want to hear. Your best friend may be the one who argues back when the bulk of your crowd is in agreement with you. Hear from everyone on the 2nd and pay special attention to the ideas least popular to entertain.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) It’s easy to find yourself out on limb over beliefs that you hold this week. Nothing unusual about that, being the revolutionary that you are, but now your ideas can win the hearts and minds of others who would have resisted you not so long ago. Daring is as daring does, meaning talk is not enough.

The time has come to act. Whatever your chosen cause, steps taken to advance it on the 2nd garner the desired support.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Dare to follow your heart this week and it will lead you exactly where you need to go.

Chances are high that you will find yourself in strange company and unfamiliar situations that somehow feel welcome and comfortable. That is a sure sign of being in the right place at the right time. You walk a magical path from that point forward. Keep your eyes and ears open on the 2nd. Special connections form easily that day. © 2018, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

CLUES ACROSS 1. Absence of difficulty 5. Preserve a dead body 11. Gratitude 14. Grads may attend one 15. Less difficult 18. Visionaries 19. Fish-eating bird 21. Indicates near 23. ‘69 World Series hero 24. Scandinavian mythology source 28. Pop 29. Rapper __ Hammer 30. Senses of self-esteem 32. Hormone that stimulates the thyroid 33. __ Farrow, actress 35. Electronic data processing 36. Baby talk (abbr.)

39. Slender, snake-like fish 41. Air Force 42. Computers 44. Ecological stage

46. Wings 47. In the course of 49. Laid back 52. Jewelled headdress 56. In slow tempo 58. __ Falls 60. Corrections 62. Periods in one’s life 63. Hyphen CLUES DOWN 1. Body part 2. Large primates 3. Retch (archaic) 4. Sea eagle 5. Genetically distinct geographic variety 6. Category of spoken Chinese 7. Barium 8. Consumed 9. Chinese dynasty 10. NFL great Randy 12. Ireland 13. Palm trees 16. Fungal disease 17. Tall plants with slender leaves 20. Affirmative! (slang)

22. Potato state 25. Delaware 26. A way to develop 27. Associations 29. Woman (French) 31. Sunscreen rating 34. Brew 36. One who leads prayers 37. Indigo bush 38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Citizen (senior) 43. Scads 45. Morning 48. Straight line passing from side to side (abbr.)

50. S-shaped line 51. Small, thin bunch 53. Worn by exposure to the weather 54. Mars crater 55. Humanities 57. Of the ears 58. “The __ Degree” 59. Type of residue 61. Keeps you cool Answers on page 19

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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No fares for Island Transit

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Riding Island Transit will remain free for the immediate future.

In its regular meeting last Friday at Island Transit headquarters in Coupeville, the board of directors did not pass a proposal to implement fares on its fixed routes.

Congratulations to 2017 Oak Harbor High School graduate Chad Spradlin who recently graduated with honors from United States Navy Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF) class A school. He will continue on his training to complete his qualifications to be part of a flight crew on the E-6B Mercury stationed out of Oklahoma City, OK.

In what could be considered one of its most serious explorations of charging passengers to ride on its regular and paratransit routes, Island Transit began seeking public comment on the proposal in May through a series of public meetings, online surveys, emails, letters and a public hearing. Of more than 850 comments received through June 21, the majority were against the idea of implementing fares.

Five people at the board meeting last week all spoke against the proposal as well.

“I think you need to spend more time with this proposal,” said Nigel Tabor-Hamilton, rector at St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland, who was there representing several South Whidbey churches. “There is still work to be done.

No one I’ve spoken with has expressed any support for this proposal. This is an important decision and I see no reason to decide right now. Another six months will make no difference.”

Other speakers stated the free transportation is a lifeline for those with disabilities or those on fixed incomes who cannot afford to pay fares. They told the board the loss of passengers from implementing fares would mean an increase in single-driver cars on the

roads, leading to more traffic and causing more harm to the environment.

Directors in support of charging fares said the financial stability of Island Transit should be a priority.

“Long term financial stability is priority number one,” said Rick Almberg. “Our current numbers show progress, but a lot of that comes from a robust economy.”

“My concern is the long term health of this agency,” agreed chairman Rick Hannold. “If the economy follows expected trends, then we’re more than due for a downturn. Now would be the time to do this, when we have the means to weather and endure a reduction in ridership.”

Studies from other transportation agencies show ridership drops between 30 to 40 percent when fares are implemented, but typically rebounds within three to five years.

Island Transit gets the bulk of its funding from sales tax revenues and the remainder from grants. Hannold’s concern is if the economy stalls, Island Transit’s revenues would drop, leaving the agency in a position where it would be forced to implement fares or potentially cut services.

Other board members were not persuaded by the discussion.

“We are not under any legislative mandate to implement fares,” said board member Helen Price-Johnson. “What I hear is people asking why we want to charge them twice for what they are already paying for? I just don’t see a compelling reason before the board to support charging fares at this time.”

Photo Courtesy of Island Transit Island Transit’s board of directors has failed to pass a measure that would implement fares on its fixed route buses. The measure failed in a three to two vote at a board meeting last Friday in Coupeville.

In the end, the board voted against the motion, three to two. But this doesn’t mean the issue of fares won’t come up again.

“Our existing board resolutions require us, on an annual basis during budget hearings, to reassess our fare-free policy,” said Mike Nortier, Island Transit executive director.

“Staff provides a proposed budget that includes anticipated or forecasted revenues and expenses, which the board will review and approve each year. In their considerations of the budget, the board may elect to reevaluate fares and staff would need to update or research information and present a proposal for review and public engagement before seeking approval.”

This means there could be another fare debate again next year. Anyone interested in reading public comments about the proposal can find it online at www.islandtransit.org.

Chamber members discuss public safety, trespass

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

including Island County and the commissioners,” said Jeff Mack, owner of Whidbey Island Jewelers, who described having had people camp out behind his business for the past 12 years.

Whidbey Island in general and Oak Harbor in particular are part of a growing, nationwide trend.

Business owners, city officials and police and fire officials all say they have seen an increase in the number of transients and homeless seeking refuge in the central business district, particularly the historic downtown, and they say a core group of this growing population is affecting public safety negatively.

This growing concern led the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce to organize a meeting, held last week at the Elks Lodge, among its members, business owners, the mayor and leaders of the city’s police and fire departments to discuss the issue, which was listed as the number one concern by chamber members in a survey conducted by its Legislative Affairs Committee.

“The number one issue was an overwhelming concern about trespass, public safety for staff and customers, loitering, property values, property damage, human waste, impact on tourism, debris - including hazardous material, loss of family friendly environment, impact on daily business, and walkability for all,” said Christine Cribb, the chamber’s executive director.

“We needed to start the dialogue on an issue that directly impacts doing business in Oak Harbor,” she said. “To give you a perspective of how large the problem is, last year I had six complaints about trespass, loitering and panhandling. This year I have had 67 in the last two months.”

Cribb told the crowd of nearly 300 people that some businesses have resorted to locking their doors if there is only one person in the office. There have been instances of candles being burned in buildings after hours by people who found a way inside. Aggressive panhandling and discarded drug paraphernalia and needles were also listed as problems.

“Since I became mayor two and a half years ago, I’ve had more conversations about the trespass and safety topics than I have any other subject, so we’re hearing your concerns,” said Mayor Bob Severns, who told of finding someone sleeping in a dumpster behind his workplace 40 years ago. “We’ve had some things going on in Oak Harbor, but not to the degree we’re seeing today.”

“It’s reached a climate where, if your customers are complaining, you’ve got a problem, so how are you supposed to stay in business?” he said.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Christine Cribb, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, led a special chamber meeting last week at the Elks Lodge to address business owners’ concerns over a group of homeless “wreaking havoc” on Oak Harbor businesses.

reports of trespassing and threats to public safety, which Oak Harbor Police Chief Kevin Dresker was there to address.

“If a business has somebody on their property who is trespassing, we’ll talk to the business owner, find out what the situation is and make a determination as to whether we can legally remove them or not,” said Dresker. “In most situations, we probably can.

“If somebody is creating a disturbance on your property or stealing something, then obviously that’s a different issue,” he continued. “If you find somebody sleeping on your property, again, you have the right to have that person removed.

As a business owner, you just want the problem taken care of and we do what we can to try to help out with that. We also try to do what we can to be as compassionate as possible to the people we’re dealing with.”

As people lined up to ask questions of the panel, there was a general consensus the city needs to come up with a plan to deal with the problem before it gets worse.

“I would recommend that you speak to your council members and ask them to start focusing on zoning and ways that we can legislate the concentration of service agencies,” said local attorney and property owner Christon Skinner. “If they’re all located in one area, because the rent is cheap or because it’s accessible to transportation or whatever, we are going to have the problems we are going to have.”

According to the 2017 Island County Point in Time Count, the number of identified homeless on Whidbey Island was 154.

Of those, 69 were living on North Whidbey, a 16-percent increase over 2016. Figures for central and south Whidbey declined and Camano Island showed a 27-percent increase in 2017.

“We need to take a look at what we have and before our situation in Oak Harbor gets like Seattle’s, we need to address the problem collectively, from all standpoints and come up with a solution,” said a man who identified himself as someone who transports homeless to the shelter. “We can’t zone the problem away, we can’t legislate the problem away. We need to address the problem.”

With the rise in the homeless population has come a rise in

“We need to have a solution where everybody gets involved,

“I’m fearing for the safety of the kids who work for me,” said a woman who has managed a local fast food restaurant in Oak Harbor for seven years. “I have never seen anything like I have in the last six months. It’s frightening, and I have the safety of my kids at heart.”

Cribb was quick to point out they were not trying to point fingers at all homeless, but rather a subset of about 20 to 30 individuals who seem to be causing a majority of the problems.

“This is a minority group that is wreaking havoc on the business community. That’s what this meeting was called for,” she said. “We’re not, absolutely not, targeting all homeless in any way, shape or form. There is a group out there and this community is saying ‘I’ve had enough.’ That’s what we’re trying to address here tonight.”

“We’re not going to come up with an answer today,” said Dresker. “What we’re going to do is understand that we are looking at this and trying to figure out what solutions are appropriate and necessary and how we can afford that.”

“This is my home town and I’m sad to say that I can’t take my four kids and feel safe taking them to City Beach. I can’t take them down to Flintstone Park to play, because we’ve been harassed,” said Michelle Webster. “I don’t feel like I can let my kids have the freedom that I did because of this small group of people and it breaks my heart that this is what Oak Harbor has become, that it’s no longer the safe community that it was when I was a kid.”

Dresker told the crowd the Oak Harbor Police Department has placed extra officers downtown and in the parks since June and they are beginning to see positive results. Those attending last week’s meeting were encouraged to follow the “see something, say something” suggestion and call the ICOM number – 360-679-9567 - to report problems. Other recommendations included taking photos or video, posting no trespassing signs, trimming bushes next to buildings, locking dumpsters, replacing burned out lighting, installing security cameras and/or motion lights and contacting your city and county elected officials.

“We will continue to work as hard as we can on this concern,” said Severns. “We’re gonna work it longer, we’re gonna work it harder and we’re going to try to find solutions.”

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Film Shorts Courtesy of Cascadia Weekly

By Carey Ross Hereditary: This horror movie starring Toni Collette (excellent in everything) was referred to by one reviewer as a “bats**t-crazy collision of the supernatural and the classically mythological,” which I think is a fancy way of saying “scary as hell.” ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 7 min.)

Incredibles 2: No surprise here, Pixar continues to knock it out of the park, bringing the long-gestating family superhero sequel to the big screen at a time when we need our superheroes–especially the ones with big hearts and subversive spirits–the most. ★★★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 58 min.)

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom: My apologies to the original “Jurassic Park” movie, which was really good and scary as crap, and Chris Pratt, who I once tried on as my movie star boyfriend, and director J.A. Bayona, who helmed the excellent and creepy “The Orphanage,” but I need the dinosaurs in this movie to experience an extinction-level event so this franchise will die. ★★ (2 hrs. 9 min.)

Sicario: Day of the Soldado: “Sicario” was directed by Denis Villeneuve and was nominated for three Oscars. This one was not and I suspect Oscar will not come calling anytime soon. But both were written by Taylor Sheridan (“Hell or High Water, Wind River”) and star my onetime movie star boyfriend Benicio del Toro and the always excellent Josh Brolin, so I’m not mad about it. ★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

Solo: A Star Wars Story: I finally saw this movie and would now like to offer my apologies to anyone who may have gone to see it based on what I said before. Mea culpa, people. Mea culpa. ★★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 15 min.)

Superfly: A remake of the film that kicked off the blaxploitation film genre, but this time with more style (arguable), substance and self-awareness. Probably not superior to the original, which is a comment that can be taken in any number of ways. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Tag: This star-stuffed (Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, etc.) comedy about an overly competitive group of friends who have kept the same game of tag going for 20 years is based on a true story, and now I wish I were friends with those people because I feel like my life could really use a running tag gag. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Uncle Drew: This is a group of actors in oldman makeup trying to win a basketball tournament, and normally it would earn all of my scorn, but since it stars Kyrie Irving, Shaquille O’Neal, Reggie Miller, Nate Robinson, Chris Webber, and more as the aforementioned made-up old men, I’m thinking it’s gotta be a slam dunk, right? ★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 43 min.)

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7:44 pm, NE Faris St. Reporting female in ER with cat bite; is patient’s cat; not first time it’s happened.

9:09 pm, Deer Lake Rd. Caller on administration line stating “just going to say this, not saying anything else, you have a lot of residential burglaries happening on Deer Lake.” Subject disconnected, no name, unknown number.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 4:20 pm, S Main St. Reporting a radiator in middle of both lanes; vehicles have to go into other lane to get around it in both directions.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 2:12 pm, SR 20 Advising children jumping into water from island between two bridges; were wearing bathing suits and had towels.

9:54 pm, Oak Harbor Rd. Male and female both on line; female is upset boyfriend wants to kick her out, boyfriend advising she gave back the ring and is going to another man’s.

MONDAY, APRIL 9 1 am, Laurel Ln. Caller reporting loose sheep on Silverlake Rd.; sheep has been loose since Friday.

7:04 am, SW Erie St. Transient male asleep on wood pile.

2:54 pm, House Pl. Party requesting call about “dispatching” a rooster that has been harassing his wife from another person’s property.

3:19 pm, SR 20 Advising pigs are running around location harassing chickens.

3:47 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting ongoing issue of aggressive notes left on vehicle.

4:57 pm, 2nd St. Transient male attacking vehicle; may have just been hit by vehicle.

3:54 pm, Newman Rd. Caller advising his wife made keys to his red 2001 Toyota Corolla without his permission and just drove off in it.

5:07 pm, SR 525 Advising male in electric wheelchair went off road into ditch. Caller did not stop, 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.72) provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Island Angler

By Tracy Loescher

DUNGENESS CRAB SEASON It’s time to get out the Old Bay Seasoning and slowly melt some rich, salted butter. Ask the majority of the people here on the Island what’s their favorite crab to eat and it will most certainly be the sweet, delicate meat of the Dungeness crab.

MAKE FREELAND ACE YOUR FISHING PLACE

All of the saltwater marine areas surrounding Whidbey Island will be open for crabbing starting June 30 through September 3. Our local waters are generally filled with keeper-size male crabs (6-¼ inches minimum), especially during the early part of the season; as the summer progresses, the number of large male crabs will decrease slightly due to harvest, so you may not always catch your limit, but you will still catch enough for a Crab Louie salad.

The two primary methods used to catch/ trap crab are crab rings or pots. Rings require a bit more attention than pots due to the way they trap the crab. Crab rings collapse and lay flat on the sea floor, where the crabs quickly begin to crawl to the center of the ring to devour the secured bait. After dropping the ring to the bottom, let the trap soak for 30 to 45 minutes; this should be enough time for a group of hungry crabs to pile up in the center of the ring. The next step is very important! Once you grab onto the retrieve rope, be ready to pull all at once; if the crabs feel any movement of the ring it will send many of them scurrying off the trap and you could lose a few keepers, so make your grab and lift one fluid motion and pull quickly. Crabs are very strong climbers and even during the retrieve will attempt to climb up and over the top of the ring to escape. Rings can be exciting to use – it pits your retrieve speed against their escape speed.

Pots, on the other hand, are less exciting, allowing for very few escapees. With the crabs trapped inside the pot, the pot-puller can take their time pulling the loaded pot to the surface. The exciting part is trying to separate the catch and get the big keepers out of the pot without getting pinched by the other thrashing crab claws nearby. Another big advantage of using a pot is, if necessary, it can be left on

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Freeland These successful young anglers landed some beautiful rainbow trout from Heart Lake.

the bottom overnight. This longsoaking definitely gives the hungry crabs time to climb in and get trapped. No matter which device you choose to use, catching a limit of tasty Dungeness is usually a sure thing.

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The best areas for crabbing are generally accessed by boat, but shore and dock crabbing can be found in areas like Bowman Bay and Coronet Bay. Crabs are not very picky when it comes to bait; they will tear away and consume all forms of flesh. They like turkey legs, chicken legs, clams, last season’s frozen lingcod, salmon, and kelp greenling carcasses just to name a few. The most important thing to remember when baiting the trap is to make them work for their dinner. It is amazing how fast a group of crabs can strip the bait clean, so be sure to use a tight-knit nylon bag or a small perforated container to keep the crab from consuming the bait too fast. Freezing the bait will also slow them down.

Okay, you’ve got your limit and are headed for the boat ramp or back to the truck; here is a wonderful cooking tip I learned from a buddy. Stop and take the time to scoop up five gallons of clean sea water and boil your catch in this; the natural salt and minerals in the water make the crab taste fantastic! Try this tip on a couple of crabs next time you’re out to see if it is to your liking.

The regulations restrict us from retaining softshell crabs, even if they are of legal size. This is for good reason, as the crab molts and sheds its shell for the next size up. The crab must grow into this new shell, which takes time. Basically, picture a length of two-inch PVC pipe with a 1/2-inch diameter piece of rope running down the middle. There is no meat in the shell yet; the crab needs time to fill the void with sweet meat.

Crabbing can be fun for the whole family, just remember to keep little fingers away from the strong and sharp claws. Summer salmon season will kick off July 1 in most of the marine areas. Some fantastic family dinners are just around the corner. Get ready now, summer is here!

Gail and Rod Russel with a nice catch of “chicken size halibut.”

Be careful out there and GOOD LUCK!!

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Life Tributes Harlis “Carl” Ulrich

September 3, 1929 – June 8, 2018

Harlis “Carl” Ulrich, 88, passed away peacefully Friday June 8, 2018 at Skagit Valley Hospital with his family beside him. He was born September 3, 1929 in Twin Falls, Idaho. He was the oldest child of Frank and Faye (Domrose) Ulrich.

Carl joined the Navy to assist in the Korean War from 1948-1952.

While he was home on leave, he met Dorothy May McLeod. They were married June 10, 1951 and began a beautiful, devoted, loving, and adventurous life together for the next 56 years. They had two children, Mark and Nancy. Carl was very devoted to his wife and children, family being the most important part of his life.

Carl’s love of education and knowledge developed into a desire for a college degree to become a teacher, school principal and after he obtained his Doctorate in Education, he became a School Superintendent. He loved working with children, young adults and his faculty. He retired in 1987 from the Coupeville School District as its Superintendent. During his years in Coupeville, Carl was very active in the Lions Club and the Coupeville United Methodist Church.

He lived life to its fullest. Carl always had a positive attitude. He was kind, humorous and always had a chuckle to share. Eleven years ago when his wife passed away, his world changed and he no longer had his devoted, loving companion Dorothy by his side. They had been married for 56 years. They moved 12 times during their married life and it was always a family decision about where the next move would be. Dorothy always supported Carl in every way, always placing his needs before hers. They were rarely ever apart in their retirement years. They enjoyed helping Mark on his ranch, traveling in their motor home, golfing, vacationing with kids and grandkids whenever possible, mining sapphires in Montana and fishing in Alaska. The last 25 years they lived in “HAPPY TRAILS” resort in Surprise, Arizona. They had many cherished neighbors, golf buddies and friends who became their “extended family.” In the last few years, his house became the 4:00 Happy Hour “Place to Be.” There might be two people or 14 people.

Carl always welcomed anyone into his home, the more the merrier!

In April 2018, Carl moved to Oak Harbor to spend the summer with his daughter and son-inlaw, Nancy and Ricky Horning. His plan was to go back to Arizona in October, but the Lord called him home just in time to celebrate what would have been Carl and Dorothy’s 67th wedding anniversary. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. He was a man of honor and integrity with unconditional love for all those who had the opportunity to know him.

Carl is survived by his son Mark and his wife Jody Ulrich of Mattawa, his daughter Nancy and her husband Ricky of Oak Harbor. There are also four adult grandchildren, Michelle, Casie, Cameron, Katie and her husband Stephen, and two great granddaughters Neveah and Kylie. He loved his family and cherished the special times when they were growing up, but also the time they spent together in their adult lives.

His grandchildren use these words to describe him: Smart, loving, compassionate, kind, optimistic, accepting, funny, caring and adventurous. To his children, he was all that and more.

He is now at peace with his heavenly Father, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

There will be a Memorial Service Saturday, June 30, 2018, 2 p.m. at Wallin Funeral Home, in Oak Harbor, Washington.

Phyllis A. Hofkamp August 28, 1925 – June 21, 2018

Phyllis A. Hofkamp went to her Heavenly home June 21, 2018. Phyllis was born August 28, 1925 on the family homestead in Leota, Minn. to Sidney and Anna Cook. She became Mrs. Gilbert Hofkamp March 17, 1943. The Hofkamps moved to Oak Harbor in 1957. Phyllis served as a remarkable cook at The Old Kennel restaurant in downtown Oak Harbor. Phyllis formed a new chapter of the Oak Harbor Widows and Widowers group with an emphasis on social activities. She organized fun group gatherings for many years. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; brother, Howard Cook; and sisters, Beulah Zwart and Velma Fransen. Phyllis is survived by sons Ken (Linda), Keith (Tami), Kevin (Wanda), and daughters Kathy (Eldred) Nienhuis and Patty Syreen. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

June 5, 1956 – June 11, 2018

Carlton Leonard Winston Hughs arrived on our beautiful water planet June 5, 1956 and left June 11, 2018.

Son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, carpenter, motorcyclist (resulting in many tickets), resident of Whidbey Island 30+ years; Scoutmaster, lover of a good trail, fisherman, card player (especially cribbage), bone collector; blackberry picker, eagle spotter, igloo builder and best camp site finder of all time. You will be sorely missed, everyday, every minute and with every breath...

Til we meet again...

A memorial for Carlton will be held Thursday July 5, 6 p.m. at Rocky Point, N.A.S. Whidbey Island (no pass is required at this entrance) in Oak Harbor, Wash. Any questions, please call Jenny at 360-499-1034.

Barbara Diane Olson August 21, 1946 – June 12, 2018

Barbara Diane (Conley) Olson passed away June 12, 2018 with the dogs at her side as she wanted.

Barbara was born and raised in Flagstaff, Ariz. She attended Flagstaff High School and later in her life earned her Associates degree from Yavapai Community College. While in college, she developed a love of photography and was able to print her photos in her very own darkroom.

During her life-long career as a loving mother and housewife, Barbara worked for Page Unified School District and Page Park Service. She loved traveling. In addition to traveling around the country she went on two Project Ocean Search trips with the Cousteau Institute, several trips overseas and lived in Mexico for a short time with her husband. Of all the places in the world, she loved her home on Whidbey Island.

She was an avid animal and bird lover. While living in Little Rock, Ark., Barbara volunteered as a docent specializing in the birds of prey exhibit.

Her father Walter and mother Edith Conley of Sedona, Ariz., and brother Harvey Conley of Page, Ariz. preceded Barbara in death.

She is survived by her loving husband John of 53 years, son John (Stacie) Olson Jr., daughter Eve (Jeff) Rubalcava; sisters Carol (Branch) Gill, Mary Frederickson; grandchildren Brooke Maybaum, Shae (Jonathan) Rideout, and Eliza Olson. Barbara loved being a grandma, aunt, and great-aunt to the many children in her family.

No Memorial Services are planned. If you would like, Barbara and the family wish donations be made to your local Hospice organization and/or Pancreatic Cancer research.

Peggy Taylor Rudolph Born Peggy Gene Taylor in The Dalles, Ore., she was the only child of Velma R. Taylor and Orva E. Taylor. Peggy liked to remind her friends and loved ones she was born on Bastille Day. Peggy passed quietly in her sleep at her home June 12, 2018. Her wish was to live independently until her passing and she accomplished that goal with grace.

Peggy graduated from The Dalles High School in 1941 and attended Oregon State College (University), worked at the OSU radio station and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

After leaving college she was hired at KXL radio and KEX in Portland where she wrote advertisements. She also worked as the executive assistant for the Portland Junior Rose Festival where she wrote articles about the events and scheduled the princess competitions at various theaters. Not long after, she began a modeling career, first modeling at Bedell’s Department store and Meier and Frank and later in runway modeling and print. She later taught classes at the Maria Easterly Modeling agency in Portland.

She married Robert Ellis Rudolph and they were married 55 years until his passing. Together they enjoyed travel, gardening and family. They lived in Portland and later retired to Whidbey Island, a place they both loved and had spent many years vacationing with their children.

Peggy loved all things related to the performing arts, art, color and design. She was a docent at the Portland Art Museum, attended the Museum School of Art and was employed at the Museum Rental Sales Gallery. She was also active in the Portland Symphony Society, chairing the Women’s Committee and later serving two terms on the Board.

At age 50, Peggy returned to college and earned her bachelors degree with honors from Willamette University where she was also a housemother at Delta Gamma sorority. She subsequently entered graduate school at Lewis and Clark College in Portland where she earned her Masters degree with highest honors in Education and Counseling and later a Doctoral degree in Psychology.

She was employed on the clinical staff of the Morrison Center in Portland and Gresham. She also worked as a school counselor and opened a private practice as a counselor and consultant.

Peggy was a supporter of many charities and causes during her life, particularly those that enhanced the lives of the under-served and in support of the health and safety of animals.

A Memorial Service will be held July 2, 2 p.m. at the First Reformed Church of Oak Harbor followed by a reception. Phyllis’ family requests memorial donations be made on her behalf to W.A.I.F.

Peggy is survived by her daughter Robin Bernardy (Dave) and son Mark Rudolph (Myrna) and granddaughters Erin, Julie, Angela, Renate, Alexis, April and Sharon. She was blessed with seven great grandchildren, several she was able to watch grow up and share time with.

Please visit Phyllis’ online guestbook at www.wallinfuneralhome.com

No service will be held at Peggy’s request, but her family asks that on July 14 (Bastille Day) her friends and family pour a beverage of their choice and raise their glass in honor of a beautiful, caring, generous, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, confidant and friend.

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Foster Homes Needed!

Family Tails Dog Rescue needs foster homes! We can't save dogs from high kill shelters without homes for them to stay at while they wait to find their forever home.

1 week to 3 months, a fun and rewarding way to be involved with rescue and also have a dog without the full time commitment.

We pay for everything, you just provide the love and the home.

Please call 360-969-2014 for more info or for an application.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Annual Cottage/Barn Sale: Saturday, June 30 & Sunday, July 1, 10am-4pm (NO EARLY BIRDS!), 280 Fort Casey Rd, Coupeville. Great assortment of antiques, shabby chic, garage & household items, women’s clothing, toys, lamps, and more.

The Shakunage Japanese Women’s Club’s annual garage sale: Saturday, July 21, 8am-2pm, Oak Harbor Senior Center. In the past proceeds have helped support the club and worthy causes, such as the Oak Harbor Senior Center, Tsunami relief, and National Night Out.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Pregnant? Need baby clothes?

We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm.

Call 360-221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley.

Be the difference in a child’s life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. 425923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin’ Alive team. Our team’s mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

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

advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim Support Services has Advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line 888-3889221. Free Service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org

from North Whidbey. For more information please contact: reception@islandseniorservices.org

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Imagine Oak Harbor’s 1st Food Forest, Saturdays 11am-3pm, at 526 Bayshore Drive. Each week, we have volunteer opportunities available to help care for our community garden, share organic gardening tips, and learn Permaculture principles. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Schedule can change due to adverse weather conditions. If you have any questions, please contact us at: imagineapermacultureworld.gmail.com Mother Mentors need volunteers! Oak Harbor Families with young children need your help! Volunteer just a couple of hours a week to make a difference in someone’s life!

To volunteer or get more info, email wamothermentors@ gmail.com or call 360-3211484.

Administrative Assistant with excellent internet and computer editing experience needed to help save the world.

5-10 hours flex hours per week. Volunteer position until funding is secured. Please send resume of accomplishment to pioneer1955@mail. com (0) Looking for Board Members to join the dynamic Board of Island Senior Resources and serve the needs of Island County Seniors. Of particular interest are representatives

Wide silver cuff bracelet with a 1-1/4” square blue green dichroic glass and wire wrapped beads, $49 OBO; Multi-stone (moss agate, chalcedony etc.) stretch bracelet, $20 OBO; Chrysoprase pendant with interesting silver chain, $75 OBO; Beautiful sterling silver and sapphire earrings, $49 OBO; Glass tube bead (blue/ purple tones) bracelet, $25 OBO; Interesting glass pin in shades of blue, $5; Oval amethyst ring set in sterling silver, $45 OBO; White button pearl earrings 8mm, $29 OBO; Pale blue Baroque pearl earrings 9-10mm, $39 OBO. Call (360) 331-1063 (1)

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WORK WANTED Caregiving services for all ages. 20 years experience in medical assistance and caregiving. Licensed as HCA and CPR certified. Can do anything from cleaning to shopping to medical care. Also love to cook, owned a personal chef service. Please call Martha 360-320-4582 (3)

HOME FURNISHINGS 50 year old, well-kept oak buffet. Paid $250, selling for $125. Text 360-969-9266 for photo or measurements (1) No Cheating!

Solid wood antique rocking chair, $40. Text 360-969-9266 for photo/questions (1) Barwick Grandfather Clock, 85” tall, 17” wide, 11-1/2”n deep. New in 1975, one owner only, $450 cash, you move; Pecan Wood Dining Room Table, 60” long, 40” wide, 2 insert panels making table 96”, 6 matching chairs, $450 cash, you move. (360) 3317240 (0) Table: 40” x 60” with 12-inch leaf, $20. Coupeville, 360678-7591 (0)

LAWN AND GARDEN 25 aluminum silver deck post caps, $3 each; 200 feet new 8” heavy waterline, $4 a foot, obo. Can be used for waterline or drain line. 360-321-1624 Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey 360-321-1624

MISCELLANEOUS Over 50 LP (vinyl) albums for sale, various artists, pristine condition, $3 each. Call (360) 331-1063 (1) MTD 5HP Chipper / Shredder, 5-HP with a Briggs and Stratton Engine. Includes Manual and never used collection bag.

Has new cutting blade. Last used 4 years ago and worked well, $30. Call 360-720-2116 (1)

Whidbey Residential Rentals, Inc. 360-675-9596 www.whidbeyres.com 285 NE Midway Blvd • Suite #2 • Oak Harbor 8-ft steel stepladder, $45.

Coupeville, 360-678-7591 (0) We are in the process of a making a serious downsizing effort, and we have items for sale in the following categories: costume jewelry; furniture; garden tools; hand tools; kitchen items; luggage (including duffel bags, tote bags & backpacks); puzzles and toys; sports items; storage racks; yard equipment (boat trailer winch, and 30 gallon sprayer); and other yard items.

If you are interested in seeing what we have available, please call 360-678-1167 to make an appointment.

RECREATION Osprey Exos 38 Ultralight Backpack under 2.5 lbs.

Very comfortable, easy to carry,$105. 360-678-2207 (1)

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Excellent Grass Hay, good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. 360-321-1624 Turtle habitat: 75 Gallon tank, filter, heater, heat and UV lamps, $50. 425-844-6422 (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.

WANTED Was your Dad or Gramps in Japan or Germany? I collect old 35 mm cameras and lenses. Oak Harbor, call (970) 823-0002

FREE 1978 soft shell family pop up camper. Made by Bethany.

Roof and canvas need replacement due to moisture damage, solid built. Free to good home.

Text 360-969-9266 (1) 50 inch color TV, HD, great picture. Coupeville, 360-6787591 (0) How’d you do?

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We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it.

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