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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN HONORS

2019 AAUW ACADEMIC SCHOLARS Each April, the AAUW-Whidbey Island Branch hosts a Scholarship Recognition Night to honor local, young, women scholars.

This year's 25 hardworking, creative, and bold young women winners include 4 Academic Scholarships, 8 STEM Scholar Stipends & 13 Tech Trek Science Camp Sponsorships:

Maddie Rixe

Coupeville High School

Sierra Brackeen

Oak Harbor High School

Natalie Hahn

Oak Harbor High School

Carli Newman

South Whidbey High School

Academic Awards - 12th grade Coupeville High School: Madison Rixe Oak Harbor High School: Sierra Brackeen & Natalie Hahn South Whidbey High School: Carli Newman STEM - 11th grade Coupeville High School: Megan Thorn (science) Molly "Scout" Smith (math) Marenna Rebischke-Smith (technology) Oak Harbor High School: Emily Evans (science and math) Holly Lewis (technology) South Whidbey High School: Elli Dubendorf (science) Ashley Ricketts (math) Mallory Drye (technology)

2019 TREK CAMPERS

Left to right back row; Danielle Ramsahai (North Whidbey Middle School), Callie Carlson (NWMS), Katherine Ferrell (Oak Harbor Home Connection), Margaret Garrett (OHHC), Savannah Simmons (South Whidbey Middle School), Teagen White (SWMS), Zetta Prendergast (Island Christian School). left to right front row; Sienna Armstrong (Coupeville Middle School), Emma Lynn Solow (CMS), Sofia Linh Milasich (CMS), missing in photo; Reese Wilkinson (CMS), Aimee Price (NWMS), Ella Pozarycki (SWMS)

The Tech Trek campers will be attending science camp this July at either Pacific Lutheran University or Eastern Washington University.

2019 STEM SCHOLARS: Left to right: Emily Evans, Megan Thorn, Ashley Ricketts, Mallory Drye, Elli Dubendorf.

THANK YOU

The evening of celebration culminates extensive volunteer work by three dedicated AAUW-WI selection committees over several months. Many thanks to our local, participating school teachers & counselors, parents, AAUW committee chairs, members, and funding donors, who all join to make these awards possible.

For local scholarships, programs, events, raffles, other fundraisers, or membership find us at https://whidbeyisland-wa.aauw.net Email: whidbeyisland-wa@aauw.net Donations for scholarships gratefully accepted by check to AAUW-WI Finance Officer, P.O. Box 1332, Coupeville, WA 98239

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Whidbey Weekly If you saw the 2004 sci-fi thriller The Butterfly Effect with Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart, you’ve seen this building.

When I was much younger, I was always worried about bags under my eyes.

Built in 1910 as a reformatory to contain 2,500 inmates, there was a glimmer of good at the end of our 90 minute visitor wait which also included an extreme TSA-type pat-down.

Now I don’t worry at all.

The good – after passing vending machines that visitors can access with special pre-paid cards to buy soda pop, chips and frozen sandwiches yet to be microwaved, we finally got to hug the inmate we came to hug.

On Southwest, my bags fly for free, in the overhead and under the eye.

The OK-Cup Corral Last night, due to a K-cup sale at Rite Aid, I did my first ever Battle of the K-cups.

Folgers Columbian Medium Bold vs Paul Newman’s Organic Special Blend Medium.

In order to be fair, and having watched guru Gary Smith of Mukilteo Coffee swirl, smell, sip and taste, I blind-folded myself so I would not know which K-Cup I was drinking.

To maintain consistency, I added Bailey’s non-alcoholic Irish Creme to both candidates to mask their real flavor, thereby maintaining my objectivity.

With my nose, I can smell organic from a garden away.

After sipping the results of the first K-cup, I rinsed my mouth out with Biotene, the foul-flavored dry mouth lubricant.

I may try it in my Honda mower. Very slippery.

For me, it would be a lot easier if olive oil was multifaceted, like that Flex Seal stuff for leaks.

Olive oil for cooking. Olive oil to lubricate cars, trucks, and planes.

Olive Oyl for President.

K-cup 2 The second K-cup sip was easier as I did not spill the coffee on my wrist trying to find the cup while blindfolded.

Whoever invented the blindfold probably stole the idea from the guy who invented the billfold.

Maybe some guy’s wife invented the billfold so she would know where her husband’s library card was.

Let me check on Wikipedia.

Yep, the billfold was invented by Mrs. William Fold who, while clearing out her husband Bill’s suit pockets before dry cleaning, saw her husband had folded his currency in half, thereby making the rubber-banded collection of cash seem larger.

Thus, Bill’s fold was born.

Mrs. Fold went back to her sewing machine, cut a piece of leather from her purse, and sewed away, forming a shape that would ruin long distance truck drivers’ backs for decades.

Results The results of the K-cup battle test? You think I forgot?

I may have to plead the pint.

The winner was Paul Newman’s Organic Special Blend. According to the ingredients listed, I should feel better as soon as I stop vibrating. Paul’s organic medley really kicks in on my still slender inorganic body.

Baby joy In last Sunday’s editorial pages of the Seattle Times, syndicated columnist Leonard Pitts Jr. of the Miami Herald shared another thought provoking column.

My eyes settled and smiled on the end of one of his sentences – “...that picture (of his granddaughter) reminds me that there’s nothing quite so pure as baby joy.”

Any grandparents reading this know of what Mr. Pitts speaks.

Parents, grandparents and great-grandparents might also concur with another of Pitts’ observations – “A baby barges into your life and changes it, changes you, changes what you thought you wanted or knew.”

For sure, there is more changing going on than just diapers.

Four chairs to a table. Inmates all face a certain way. No smoking. No cell phones. No currency.

Just conversation.

Loved ones looking and talking and relating to other loved ones.

Displayed throughout, on the white walls of the visiting area, was artwork created by the inmates.

In a word, amazing.

The art I saw during my visit was just as impressive as any artwork I had ever enjoyed in my college days when we were hanging out weekends at the Nelson Art Gallery in Kansas City.

In the visitors’ area, one of the paintings of the Space Needle and Monorail from the point of view of a passing pedestrian was so real it looked like a 20 foot high picture.

The size of the immense painting, from floor to ceiling, invited several loved ones to stand in front for a photo taken by the designated inmate photographer.

Those soon to be pictured, all smiles, looked as if they had been stopped along the street on another sun-shiny day near the Pacific Science Center.

Had it been possible, I would have purchased copies of any and all available reproductions of the creativity I saw hanging in the bright side of the darkness.

Ain’t gonna happen. There are no gift shops in prison.

Cursive There is a piece of torn paper in front of me with something scribbled that I am unable to read. It may be my writing.

At least it looks like my handwriting, an adolescent cursive with a modicum of printing. Not really a font like Liberation Serif or Helvetica, but something I have used since sixth grade.

While I often am unable to read my written-whiletruck driving- scribbles, when I sign checks I always try to have my signature really looking good.

Like the stars did signing in as mystery guests on What’s My Line? If you are not familiar with this classic show, check it out on YouTube.

Sunday nights, from October 1950 until September 1967, the John Daly-hosted show, once the longest running prime-time network game show ever on television, kept our family together better than dinnertime or church.

Like most of the shows in my childhood, What’s My Line? was a Mark Goodson, Bill Todman production.

The others – Beat the Clock, I’ve Got a Secret, The Name’s the Same, The Price is Right, and To Tell the Truth. For any others, I may have been outside playing while Mom was ironing.

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Whidbey Playhouse presents

... the sinfully delightful dark comedy of the dark ages ...

Incorruptible June 7-23, 2019

Bottom Line After leading a study of 451 older adults, Shannon Risacher, PhD Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center at Indiana University School of Medicine concluded via test results that the risk of dementia can be increased by the frequent use of Dimetapp, ChlorTrimetron, Benadryl, Unisom, Ditropan and Paxil.

These drugs, used to treat a variety of disorders, contain anticholinergic or AC activity which blocks acetycholine, an essential neurotransmitter.

I remember dating a girl once who told me quite seriously she had read the combination of beer and hot dogs caused cancer. My laughter lasted longer than the relationship.

I have more Benadryl tablets around the caboose than Superboy comics, but I don’t read them as often.

The bright side of darkness Last month, I had my first official visit to the Monroe Correctional Complex.

While my neurotransmitters may not always get to where they want to go, I can surely relate.

Rising from the hill as we approached, there was the incredible aged structure, looking like it was part government building and part high school.

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

I’ve had that same problem for years.

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Bits & Pieces CERT is partnering with the Disability Advocacy Group of Seattle and King County (DAG) to offer two 2-hour accessible communications workshops. They are scheduled for Saturday, 9:00 to 11:00am at Coupeville Sno-Isle Library, 788 NW Alexander St., and 2:00 to 4:00pm at Camano Island Fire Station #4, 273 N W Camano Dr.

Oak Harbor Becomes “Civility City”

Oak Harbor has joined Langley and Coupeville as Whidbey’s third “Civility City.” The Oak Harbor City Council was presented with a certificate by Sandi Peterson and Gary Wray, two board members of “Civility First…So We Can Work Together.”

Civility First is a grassroots organization on Whidbey Island working to introduce civility into public discourse. The group was formed in 2016 by a group of concerned citizens, including former Oak Harbor Council Member Jim Campbell, who were distressed by the growing level of uncivil public discourse locally, regionally and nationally. Its mission is to help people learn to discuss strongly held beliefs while remaining respectful of everyone involved. Along with Sno-Isle Libraries, it sponsors “Civility Month” in October and offers educational workshops and other activities to improve the climate of public discourse throughout the island.

The Oak Harbor certificate states the Council will aspire to a level of civility when conducting business and solving problems. Individuals may sign a personal civility pledge themselves by visiting the group’s website at www.civilityfirst. org.

[Submitted by Sandi Peterson]

WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Clinton Has Closed WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Clinton has closed its doors for primary care medicine.

Lab Services will continue to be available MONDAYS ONLY from 8:30am to 4:00pm now through July 1 at this facility, which is located at 11245 State Route 525, Clinton.

The facility will re-open Monday, July 1, 2019 with both Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Services ONLY (including Mammography).

These services will all be available Monday through Friday at that time.

WhidbeyHealth would like to extend its gratitude to all of its Primary Care Clinton patients for choosing WhidbeyHealth.

New providers are stationed at WhidbeyHealth Primary Care Freeland, who are happy to serve the primary care needs of islanders. The clinic is located at 5486 Harbor Avenue, Freeland.

Call 360-331-5060 to schedule an appointment.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, WhidbeyHealth]

Island County CERT Hosts One-of-a-Kind Accessibility Communications Workshop Island CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), a national organization with local chapters including Island County, educates individuals about disaster preparedness and trains them in basic disaster response. Island County

This one-of-a-kind training facilitates discussion and skill building through a role-playing framework which centers the voices and expertise of people with functional and access needs. Workshop participants work through scenarios focused on accessible emergency communications in an evacuation scenario, but the information also provides an overall understanding of communicating with people with different abilities.

Island County Department of Emergency Management CERT coordinator, Jody Jeffers, says “I have had the opportunity to attend this workshop during the statewide CERT Expo.

I have found the information to be informative and enlightening. I am extremely pleased to help bring this to our community in Island County. This workshop will help promote better CERT interactions with all members of our community.”

About Island County CERT: Island County CERT provides education to empower its citizens to fill a gap between disaster and professional response. CERT classes are offered monthly, in a variety of locations, to ensure any who desire the training can reach it. Additional workshops and refresher drills are also offered quarterly. Island County CERT plays a key role in supporting the annual Island County Preparedness Expo, held in Oak Harbor during the fall.

[Submitted by Jody Jeffers, Island County CERT]

17th-Century Canzonas Anna Marsh (dulcian), Shulamit Kleinerman (renaissance violin), John Lenti (theorbo and baroque guitar) and Jeffrey Cohan (renaissance transverse flute) perform music from the early 17th century in the Salish Sea Early Music Festival’s “17th-Century Canzonas” Sunday at 7:00pm. The concert will be held at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road in Freeland.

Renaissance transverse flute, renaissance violin, held against the upper chest as fiddlers sometimes do today, and dulcian or renaissance bassoon along with both theorbo, a very long-necked lute and baroque guitar will be heard in this exploration of a unique language of expressive nuance from a transitional period which bridged renaissance and baroque styles. These instruments are radically different in tone and technique from those used just half a century later and bring this music to life. Among the composers to be represented are organist and violinist Tarquinio Merula, violinists Marco Uccellini and Giovanni Battista Buonamente and the dulcian virtuoso Bartholome de Selma y Salaverde, all from the early 17th century.

Please see www.salishseafestival.org/whidbey or call the church at 360-331-4887 for additional information. Admission is by suggested donation: $15, $20 or $25 (a free will offering), and those 18 & under are free.

[Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan]

A Grand Tradition: The Strawberry Social The Coupeville United Methodist Church invites you to a time-honored summertime festivity, the Strawberry Social.

Saturday, June 29, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Coupeville United Methodist Church will once again engage with tradition and hold its Strawberry Social in the Fellowship Hall. 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, which are first-in and last-out in places where emergency care is needed in the United States.

Come and enjoy strawberries with shortcake (regular or gluten free), waffles or ice cream; your choice for $7. Take-out is available, but it’s always more fun to eat strawberries with your friends and neighbors – this is why it is called a “social.” The Coupeville United Methodist Church wants to honor the tradition of laughter and good times with friends and the fun of eating fresh strawberries just like they did in the bygone era of Coupeville’s illustrious cultural history.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED The health fair will feature more than 20 vendors, including educational materials and information on hearing services, home health care, chiropractors, personal training, chair Tai Chi and yoga, Life Alert, the Veterans Administration and much more.

This event is free and open to the public.

Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Dr. Information is available by calling 360-2792224.

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For more information, visit www.coupevilleumc.com or call 360-678-4256.

[Submitted by Robin Hertlein]

Local Business News Tours Offered on Whidbey Island Lavender Farm This Summer Whidbey Island’s only destination lavender farm – Lavender Wind Farm – is opening to farm tours (Opening day is June 14). Smell the “purple” and engage all your senses via day, seasonal and guided tour offerings. New this year are tours, workshops, as well as day and season passes to the farm.

SEE– over three acres of lavender fields, plus other herbs and vegetable crops. Lavender Wind Farm is perched on the west-side bluff of beautiful Whidbey Island overlooking the shipping channels of the Strait of San Juan de Fuca, framed by the Olympic Mountain Range.

SMELL – nineteen different cultivars of lavender plants, each with its own unique aroma, growing habit and bloom time. With so many varieties, there is something “purpling” in the lavender fields from June all the way til August.

HEAR – the Pacific Ocean breezes rustle through the lavender farm fields, the chirping and chattering of native birds. The soothing melody of gurgling water at the farm pond.

TOUCH – your spirit, with the meditative pathways of the Lavender Labyrinth. Inspired by the ancient Hopi design the “Man in the Maze” this is a truly unique part of the self-guided farm tour. Unlike a maze, there are no frustrating dead ends in a labyrinth. The Lavender Labyrinth is a journey to your “center,” surrounded, always, by the soothing smell of lavender.

TASTE – scrumptious baked goods as well as all the wonderful things on Whidbey Island to do! And if you are hungry after your farm tour check out some of the great Whidbey Island restaurants.

Many Ways to Experience The Lavender Fields: Day Pass: $5 Self-Guided Tour - Just stopping by for a day? This is an affordable way for a self-guided tour of the fields. Perfect for tourists exploring Whidbey Island. Get your hand stamped and you are welcome to come and go for the day.

Season Pass: $30 Self-Guided Tours - This includes a day pass for you and up to three visitors anytime you want to come stroll the farm during the blooming season. Great for locals who love coming for a farm tour and want to bring guest and friends along with.

For the true lavender and farm fanatics, Lavender Wind Farm will guide and teach you all about lavender, farming, and so many other aspects of what is done at Lavender Wind Farm. Each tour is unique and must be arranged prior to arrival.

Guided Tours: Price dependent on the tour, includes day pass.

For more information, visit www.lavenderwind. com/lavender-farm-tour or call 360-544-4132.

Regency Hosts Community Health Fair Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor will host a free Community Health Fair Friday, July 19 from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association held its Annual Awards Banquet at Greenfield Farm & Gardens in Anacortes May 21 to honor the accomplishments of its members during 2018.

The following award winners were voted on by SICBA members: Builder of the Year: Jay Roberts of Cascade Custom Homes & Design Inc. Associate of the Year: Dee Dee Swartz of Olympus Containers / Circle A Trailers Rookie of the Year: Robert Desmarais of Sound Cedar Lumber Volunteer of the Year: Roy Mureno of Blade Chevrolet Lisa Munson of No. 7 Development LLC Recruiter of the Year: Bob Johnson of Ward Johnson Masonry and Tile Chairperson of the Year: Kim Piazza of John Piazza Construction & Remodeling Inc. Contractor Sponsor of the Year: John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc. AAA Kartak Glass and Closet Inc. Supplier/Services Sponsor of the Year: Craft Stove of W. WA Inc Corporate Sponsor of the Year: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery Rookie Sponsor of the Year: Generac Power Systems Inc. Project of the Year applications were judged and selected by Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities in Kennewick, Wash.

The Overall Project of the Year - John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc. for Stanwood Custom Home Commercial New Construction – Spane Buildings for Enviroteck LLC Building Single Family Residential 3001 & Above – John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc. for the Piazza Family Custom Home Single Family Residential 2000-3000 Square Feet – John Piazza Jr. Construction & Remodeling Inc. for the Stanwood Custom Home Accessory Building 0-1999 Square Feet - Spane Buildings for the Kirkwood Shop and ADU Accessory Building 2000 Square Feet & Above – Spane Buildings for Krieg’s Horse Barn Multi Family 10 and more Units – BYK Construction Inc. for The Downtown 48 in Sedro Woolley The Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) is a non-profit trade association of builders and associates devoted to promoting professionalism among its members. Chartered in 1979, SICBA members are neighbors and community leaders, providing education and support for building industry professionals. SICBA promotes jobs for local people by encourages homeownership, sustainable growth, environmentally sound building practices and community stewardship for Skagit and Island Counties.

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

Battle of Midway Commemoration Thursday, June 6, 10:00am PBY Naval Air Museum, Oak Harbor There will be a Battle of Midway Commemoration at the PBY Naval Air Museum and Memorial Foundation’s Aircraft Display Area near the PBY-Catalina 5A. The guest speaker for the event will be NAS Whidbey Island Commanding Officer Capt. Matt Arny. The PBY Naval Air Museum is located at 270 SE Pioneer Way.

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, June 7, 2:00-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Ceres will be on site with product displays and information. Must be 21 or older. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call 360-3310140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.

Incorruptible Fridays, June 7, 14, 21, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 8, 15, 22, 7:30pm Sundays, June 9, 16, 23, 2:30pm Thursdays, June 13, 20, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Enjoy a dark comedy about the dark ages.

Loosely based on historical events. Tickets and Box Office call 360-679-2237. Learn more at whidbeyplayhouse.com

2nd Annual Troll Stroll Saturday, June 8, 8:00am Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Rd, Coupeville Join this 5K fun run/walk. Check-in registration starts at 8:00am. Run/walk starts at 9:00am.

Top three runners in each group will be awarded ribbons. $10 per adult. Proceeds go to local Nordic Lodge charities. For more information, visit whidbeyislandnordiclodge. com

Community Garage Sale Saturday, June 8, 8:00am-1:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Be sure to stop by and check out all the great items. There will be over 20 different sellers and lots of great finds. Have stuff to sell? Rent a 6’ table for $20.

Whidbey Island Roller Girls Bout Saturday, June 8, 6:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor Whidbey Island Roller Girls vs. Willamette Kidney Thieves! Learn more at WIRG.org

Live Music: Free Harmony Saturday, June 8, 7:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Habitat for Humanity of Island County Community Appreciation Day Wednesday, June 12, 10:00am-5:00pm Oak Harbor Store, 290 SE Pioneer Way Come celebrate the launch of Habitat for Humanity’s new campaign, COST OF HOME, with raffles, silent auction and free hot dogs. Save 15 percent off the entire store as Habitat’s way of thanking the community for your continued support. Guest speaker at 4:00pm - Christine Cribb, Oak Harbor Chamber executive director. All prizes announced between 4:15 and 5:00pm (must be present to win). Fore more information, contact Irene Kintz, volunteer coordinator at 360-679-9444 x 1103.

Street Dance: SWHS Jazz Band Wednesday, June 12, 6:00-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd, Langley SWHS Jazz Band is an award-winning jazz band focused on swing and the traditional sounds of Basie and Ellington. Many other bands pull talent from SWHS Jazz Band including Whidbey Community Orchestra, Saratoga Orchestra and local churches. SWHS Jazz Band will help kick off the Goosefoot 20th anniversary celebrations. Rain or shine!

Dances move inside Bayview Hall if necessary.

Free admission and family friendly. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Camp Casey Open House Friday, June 14, 12:00-4:00pm Camp Casey, Coupeville Check out the sea lab, barracks, and inns at Camp Casey Conference Center. Tours of the Colonel’s House with Fort Casey expert Steve Kobylk will be held at 1:00 and 3:00pm. There will also be historical lectures by SPU professor Emeritus of History Bill Woodward at 12:00 and 2:00pm. Join the guided walking tours of Fort Casey State Park and gun batteries beginning at 1:00 and 3:00pm with History Professor Woodward.

Dinner Show Benefiting Oak Harbor Music Festival Monday, June 17, 6:00pm Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway, Oak Harbor Admission: $75 per person Featuring guest artists Tom and Kalissa Landa from The Paperboys. Contact Cynthia Mason at 360-544-2343, or Wendy Shingleton at 350-923-3161 for more information.

Career Fair Saturday, June 18, 10:00am-2;00pm CPO Club, 1080 Ault Field Rd, Oak Harbor Free and open to the public. Meet local and national employers. Staff will be available for resume assistance. Call 360257-1824 for more information. Career Fair Employers: Boeing, Oak Harbor Public Schools WhidbeyHealth, Island Hospital, Whidbey SEATAC Shuttle, Navy Exchange, Green River College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Skagit Valley College, Aviation Technical Services, AECOM, ALCOA, Military Sealift Command, HAECO Americas, First Command - Financial.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Meet the Author: Cynthia Trenshaw Thursday, June 6, 1:30pm Freeland Library Cynthia Trenshaw will talk about her new book of poetry, “Mortal Beings.” Everyone is welcome. What does it mean to be human?

What does it mean to be a creature who will die? Join poet Cynthia Trenshaw as she examines the rich terrain we often prefer to explore with brave companions.

Sing Along with Charlie Hope Thursday, June 6, 10:30am Coupeville Library Charlie will sing some well-known songs as well as her melodic originals that will get children and parents moving and singing along.

For toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers.

Meet the Author: Frances Wood Thursday, June 6, 7:00-8:00pm Clinton Library Meet local author, Frances Wood, as she talks about her novel, “Becoming Beatrice.” In this historical coming of age story, 17-yearold Beatrice leaves Oakland, Calif. in 1890 to teach in the frontier town of Snohomish, Wash.

Transportation Fair Saturday, June 8, 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Learn about new bus routes, vanpool, Ridelink, guided tours and the new Navy shuttle. Then Ride with a Guide around town.

Explore Summer - Rock On! Saturday, June 8, 11:00am-12:00pm Clinton Library Join Carla Walsh and have fun painting rocks in this free class. All materials are supplied, but feel free to bring your own rocks if you have them.

Aging in Grace Monday, June 10, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Come laugh, cry, make friends, and connect with others as we accept and adapt to the limitations aging brings. Everyone is welcome.

Facilitated by the Aging and Disability Resource Manager of Island Senior Resources, Nicole Donovan.

Discuss the Classics with Rita Drum Monday, June 10, 1:30pm Oak Harbor Library Join us as we discuss “A Winters Tale” in preparation for upcoming Island Shakespeare Festival. For more information, contact Rita Bartell Drum at 631-707-5980 or ritadrum7772gmail.com Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, June 13, 9:00-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of David Grann’s “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a twisting, haunting, true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history.

For adults.

Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Sunday, June 9 - Practical Discipleship: The importance of discipleship. Services are followed by a light lunch and loving fellowship.

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

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 2:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday & Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call 360-675-0621 or visit christianscience.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

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Meetings & Organizations Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, June 6, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville Business meeting at 10:00am, show and tell from 11:00am-12:00pm, program begins at 1:00pm. Ralph Griswold, a software architect living on Whidbey Island, will discuss his website Handweaving.net. This site is a weaving archive containing thousands of historic and modern weaving drafts as well as digitized versions of old textiles documents. His website contains 67,815 hand weaving drafts, many of which are public domain. Bring your own lunch and a cup for tea.

Flying Fingers Deaf and Hearing Social Friday, June 7, 5:45-6:45pm Langley United Methodist Church, Fireside Room We celebrate birthdays, holidays and share food. Small group of individuals who enjoy seeing sign language used in conversations.

Fun, easy going time. Donation for room usage. Come and meet us. Parking across street, off Third St. and Anthes Ave. Room is back side of church, follow the path and signage. For more information, contact Susan at 360-221-0383 or email sisoleil973@yahoo. com.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Saturday, June 8, 9:30am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor Join the AAUW for a chance to win one of two new iPads at a raffle to raise scholarship funds for island girls! Raffle tickets will be sold from 9:30-10:00am, at 10:00am members with reservations will hold their annual brunch and installation of officers. You need not be present for the raffle drawing to win.

Daughters of Norway Saturday, June 8, 10:00-11:15am St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton Author Barbara Sjoholm will share slides and stories about the adventurous travels of a Danish woman, Emilie Demant Hatt, living and traveling among the Norwegian and Swedish reindeer herders in the early 20th century: a fascinating journey about the lives and lore of the nomadic Sami. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6330 S. Wilson Place.

Genealogical Society of South Whidbey Island Monday, June 10, 1:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church Annex, Freeland We offer fellowship and support to anyone interested in genealogy. New members and guests are always welcome. The topic for the meeting: “Understanding Deeds and Their Related Documents” will be presented by Janet O’Conor Camarata with information about land research. She will discuss property records and ways they can provide genealogical clues which may help us solve puzzles.

W.I.G.S. (Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers) Tuesday, June 11, 1:00pm Fire Station #25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor Debbie Wallin will speak about “History of Immigration to America.” All are welcome to attend. For more information about W.I.G.S. go to www.whidbeygensearchers.org For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Stillness of Movement Within Workshop Saturday, June 8, 10:00-11:30am Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Explore your inner body landscape through conscious movements, guided by the long-standing practices of Tai Chi Yoga. Wilson Chik’s love for movement has spanned over the last 26 years in various professional capacities. Currently, he dwells in Hong WHAT'S GOING ON

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Explore the magic of WICA’s “Prelude to a Kiss”

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The fragility, complexity, beauty, depths and breadth of love will be shared and explored starting Friday, as Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley brings its production of Craig Lucas’ “Prelude to a Kiss” to the stage.

Performances of this modern day fairy tale will run through Saturday, June 22, with shows at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.

WICA Artistic Director and the show’s director, Deana Duncan, said this play has been on her mind and in her heart for 20 years, but now seemed like the right time to mount the production.

“When I first read it way back then it was a beautiful and funny love story, now all these years later I see, feel, hear the layers of depth beneath the romantic comedy,” Duncan described. “The play fit this season of taking chances, reaching beyond our comfort zones and trying new ways to tell story and share humanity.”

While so many fairy tales end with the wedding, the “happily ever after” moment, that’s really just the beginning of any true love story. And so it is with “Prelude’s” main characters. Peter and Rita have the whirlwind, romantic courtship, celebrate their

wedding and are preparing for their “happily ever after.” But a strange, magical twist of fate - in the form of a congratulatory kiss from an old man - turns everything upside down, inside out and backwards, forcing the couple to examine what true love really means. It prompts the question, what is it we love about someone, the package or the contents?

“Deana sent me the script one afternoon and I read it after I got home from work that night,” said Ty Molbak, who plays Peter Hoskins. “When I finished, I remember staying seated in my living room chair for a while, as fragments of past relationships started to surface. First meetings, discovering shared humor, being completely embarrassed from my naiveté on certain topics, [with] a bittersweet mix of regret and joy accompanying it all.”

“This play is so lovely, exploring the meaning of true love, and the preciousness of life,” said Gail Liston, who plays Aunt Dorothy as well as Leah. “Deana has come up with a wonderful concept which lets the young lovers be the realistic core of the story and surrounds them with characters that come from a heightened reality. This enhances the magic, as well as the beautiful sets, lights and costumes.”

There are many who may remember the 1992 film version of “Prelude to a Kiss.”

While the script for the movie is nearly identical to that of the stage play, and while the movie version of the story had a big budget, Duncan said she believes the play is better, because theater allows its characters to come alive right in front of an audience.

“Theatre forces artists to edit to only what matters,” she said. “Craig Lucas wrote this exhilarating and challenging piece for theatre; it’s meant to be on stage, shared with a live audience who become part of the story.

In the movie, when Peter shares his inner thoughts, it’s just words. In our play, when he does that, he will turn and speak to you, the audience, and your reactions will help propel us forward.”

Tyler Raymond Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Discover the magical, complicated connection Peter, Rita and the old man, played by Ty Molbak, Jessica Baxter and James Hinkley, in “Prelude to a Kiss,” opening Friday at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.

Developing those characters demands hours of work from the actors. But cast members say it is when actors can be vulnerable with one another that true magic happens.

“It is a wonderful world of discovery as we

Tyler Raymond Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Magical moments of all kinds happen during Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ modern day fairy tale, “Prelude to a Kiss,” opening Friday at the Langley theater and running through June 22.

continue, day after day, in rehearsal and on our own, to discover the relationships my character has with the others and melding that with the character choices of my cast mates,” said Brian Plebanek, who portrays the bride’s uncle, Fred. “Discovery continues, even after opening night and all through the production.”

“Everyone in this cast has such kind, generous, and interesting personalities,” Molbak said. “After a conversation or two, it’s impossible not to find some sort of connection with them. After that, it’s just about relaxing and opening yourself up enough so that you can really see them and can allow them to see you.”

“These actors are professional level, everyone one of them brings a combination of experience and training,” Duncan said. ”They know how to quickly create believable relationships on stage and as they work through the intimacy required, they allow themselves to be vulnerable enough to believe in the love and loss their characters are feeling.

“Theatre holds safe space for a group of us to come together and create story, to crack open our pains and joys and work wildly on something we all believe in,” she continued.

“We do this with great love and a hope that our work will create emotion and dialogue not only around the themes of the play but around the greater themes of being human on the planet. Being given this opportunity to

work with this group of people on this script at this time – it’s a gift.”

The cast also includes actors Bob Atkinson, Jessica Baxter, Ethan Berkley, Suzi Dixon and James Hinkley, with Zachary Schneider as understudy. Hinkley also composed several versions of the hit song “Prelude to a Kiss,” that are used throughout the show.

Tickets for “Prelude to a Kiss” are $22 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and military, and $15 for youth and matinee performances. Go to www.wicaonline.org to purchase.

“We do have a wonderful cast of old and new friends,” said Plebanek. “This is a joy to be a part of and we hope to share that joy with every person in the audience. We hope our discoveries lead to their own discoveries.”

“Deana has given us so much room to create characters,” Liston said. “This cast and crew are simply the best. I’m so happy to be a part of this show.”

“Actors are amazing creatures, and they need audiences to witness and give feedback for the entire process to work,” said Duncan.

“Come to the show, if only to support the work these actors and creative team have worked so hard to create and share with you…it will be worth it!”

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Upcoming Whidbey races feature tradition, fun

By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly

were physically active 60 minutes a day,” she shared. “They also found that Island County had a higher youth obesity rate than Washington state, and they found that a significant amount of children and youth in Island County live in poverty.

In order to be in physical activities like swim lessons, Little League, basketball, dance, karate, there are usually fees and equipment needed, and general expenses that they cannot necessarily afford.”

Get ready to run and raise funds with 5K races around Whidbey Island this month. The Second Annual Troll Stroll will take to the streets Saturday and the 22nd Annual Chum Run takes place the following week, on June 15.

The Troll Stroll, which starts and finishes at the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Rd., Coupeville, will have registration starting at 8 a.m. the day of the race, with a fee of $10 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. The race itself will begin at 9 a.m. Carla Holderman, a member of the Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge and part of the committee for the Troll Stroll, said the event began as a way to raise awareness of the lodge while also contributing to the community.

“We wanted to do a really fun thing to attract people to the Sons of Norway and the lodge,” she said. “It was also that we like to do charitable things with the money and one of the things we do is put money into the schools.”

Holderman said the group gives back to the community in a number of ways, but especially focuses on extracurricular programs in area schools.

“There are extracurricular activities for these Coupeville schools, and they have a lot to do with young farmers learning how to farm and grow vegetables and produce and all of that,” she shared.

Holderman said the event does allow dogs on a leash for those who want to include their furry family members.

Monforte said the scholarship is a way for local children to receive the help needed to participate in various sports and activities.

Loran Haworth Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge The Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge is hoping to grow its second annual Troll Stroll this year, which will be held Saturday in Coupeville.

thing, but it is a nice one in between the big races if you want to keep in shape.”

Holderman said the group hopes the event gains momentum and participants this year.

“We want to make this go year after year,” she said. “This is kind of our make it or break it year because we do want to profit and that profit goes to charity. We would really like to see as many people support this event as possible because it helps everyone. We have a lot of community spirit.”

“The scholarship is to help overcome some of the boundaries, at least the financial boundaries, to kids in sports,” she shared.

The Chum Run has been focused on supporting charity since its inception, said previous race director Frazer Mann.

Although recipients of the funds have changed as the race has evolved, Mann said since he had been involved the funds had always gone toward helping youth in the community.

“It is important because it has always been kid-oriented,” he said. “The recipients of the funds have always been kids that needed money — for park activities, and there have been other various things, [like for] cross country teams. That is part of the focus; it is really good for the kids.”

Community support is an essential element in keeping the race going, Mann said, and it includes backing from sponsors like Super Jock ‘N Jill, a Seattle running company which has provided prizes and other support in the past.

After the race, Scandinavian heart-shaped waffles and other refreshments will be served at the lodge, Holderman shared.

The Chum Run, coming up June 15, will start at 10 a.m. at South Whidbey Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road in Langley. Registration is $25 until June 12 and $30 the day of the race. Carrie Monforte, recreation supervisor for South Whidbey Parks and Recreation, said the race helps raise funds for the parks and recreation department.

“I think the most fun is afterwards, when we get back to the lodge and gather together and we hand out awards,” she said. “Some people got awards last year who could not believe they were going to get awards, so it is just fun.”

“As far as parks and recreation goes for the funds, it is really just about doing what we are here to do,” she said. “We make recreational opportunities for the community, so for our part, that is what it is.”

Holderman said the event is focused on fun and fundraising, and not necessarily who can run the fastest time.

In addition to supporting the parks department, proceeds from the race will also benefit the Healthy Island Youth Initiative (HIYI) scholarship fund, which was formed after a 2012 census found some children in the area were not getting enough daily physical activity.

“It is meant to be fun,” he shared. “It is after the winter, and we get a chance to come out and just have fun, meet people, and they are all happy. We have had costume contests and we have had really humorous MCs. Sometimes we have had different dances or line dances, and we have had a Zumba instructor there. So people get that there is a zany quality. We have always cultivated a zany quality to make it fun.”

“They did some studies and found that in Island County, only 28 percent of sixth graders and 17 percent of 12th graders

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“This is more of a fun, friendship, family-oriented (race), and you can walk your dog,” she said. “They love it too!”

“We give out a certificate for all the kids that come and then we give ribbons for first, second and third place for each category,” she said. “It is just a gathering of people that is really friendly and people get to associate with one another. It is not the kind of thing where people have to go out and win this

“We have had the same sponsors for a long time and they do not bat an eye at funding this,” Mann said.

The event is crafted to bring people together and promote being physically active, Mann said, adding it has become a yearly tradition for many.

Coupeville water plant drops in new filters

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Work on the new Coupeville water treatment facility is ramping up.

Monday a huge crane installed four carbon filter tanks in the new building addition by lifting them up and over the sides of the 20-foot high walls. The tanks weigh 10,000 pounds each empty, a mere fraction of what they will weigh once they are filled with granulated activated carbon and water, which will be used to clean the town’s water supply.

Crews carefully maneuvered the huge filters, which were precisely positioned over bolts installed in the floor of the new building.

Crews now have about a week to finish all the plumbing and pipe connections, as the Photos by Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly GAC is scheduled to arrive Monday. When the filters are operational, there will be three sample ports on each tank, which are designed to work in sets of two. Water samples can be drawn for testing at different levels of each tank and checked for purity.

The new tanks are double the size of the water system’s current tanks, and there is room to install a third set of two tanks should the need arise in the future.

Construction on the $5-7 million expansion, which is being paid for by the U.S. Navy, began in March. When the new filters are operational, they will remove virtually all traces of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals from the water.

The substances are used in a number of products, including the fire-fighting foam used by the Navy. Unsafe levels of PFAS have been found in several private wells near Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s Outlying Landing Field south of Coupeville.

“Incorruptible” opens at Whidbey Playhouse Photos by Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly

Prepare to laugh through the latest production by the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor.

“Incorruptible,” a dark comedy about the Dark Ages, opens Friday and runs through June 23, with regular performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Will these 13th century monks find themselves on a road to corruption? Will they be seduced by the dark side? Attend a performance to find out, and read more details in Whidbey Weekly’s cover story in our upcoming June 13 issue.

The final phase of the project calls for distribution lines to be installed, giving those homes whose wells have been affected by PFAS contamination the opportunity to connect to the town’s water supply. The entire project is expected to be completed in September.

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By Carey Ross Aladdin: I’m just going to go ahead and say there’s not a single animated Disney movie I would like to see remade into a live-action film.

Nor do I find the idea of a giant blue Will Smith appealing, but your mileage may vary there. ★★ (PG • 2 hrs. 8 min.)

franchise, and I guess I should stop referring to his success in this realm as “improbable.â€? John Wick is the real deal. ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 11 min.)

Avengers: Endgame: The box office juggernaut that is the Avengers’ swan song just blew past “Titanicâ€? to become the second-highest-grossing film of all time and has “Avatarâ€? firmly in its sights. Somewhere James Cameron is crying into his piles of money. ★★★★★ (PG-13 • 3 hrs. 1 min.)

Late Night: When Mindy Kaling wrote the script for this movie, she penned the lead role of an acerbic late-night host specifically for Emma Thompson, and then cast herself as–what else?–a new writer on her show. The movie is uneven, but the same cannot be said for the razor-sharp one-liners traded by Thompson and Kaling. ★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 42 min.)

Booksmart: Two nerdy girls on the eve of graduating high school decide to experience all the fun they’ve been denying themselves–in one night. Hijinks obviously ensue in this whipsmart, razor-sharp comedy directed by Olivia Wilde. ★★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 45 min.)

Ma: This is yet another movie that got lost on its way to the Lifetime Movie Network and somehow ended up on the big screen, but since it involves Octavia Spencer going full psycho on a bunch of unsuspecting teenagers, I’m all about it. ★★ (R • 1 hr. 50 min.)

Brightburn: This is a movie that asks the question: What if the first superhero to crash-land on Earth was not here to save us from evil, but was instead the evil we need rescuing from? ★★ (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

Rocketman: This biopic charts Elton John’s rise from small-town piano prodigy to groundbreaking international superstar with all of the big-hearted campiness and surprising profundity of the artist himself. Plus, it’s got a killer soundtrack. ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

Dark Phoenix: I was so caught up in the Avengers, I forgot about the existence of the X-Men. Turns out, they’re getting a final chapter of their odyssey as well, with Sophie Turner as Jean Grey as the Dark Phoenix. ★★★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 53 min.)

Godzilla: King of the Monsters: If you want to watch a big CGI spectacle in which a bunch of monsters fight each other and Sally Hawkins wonders how she ended up in this film, this is the movie for you. ★ (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

The Hustle: This is a remake of the 1988 comedy “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,â€? which succeeded not on the strength of its plot or script, but on the chemistry and commitment of its stars, Steve Martin and Michael Caine. Try as they might, Rebel Wilson and Anne Hathaway have neither chemistry nor commitment. ★ (PG-13 • 1 hr. 34 min.)

John Wick: Chapter 3–Parabellum: Keanu Reeves has cranked out another improbably well-done installment in this action-packed

The Secret Life of Pets 2: This sequel is pretty much a retooling of the first installment of this animated series, but since it’s a movie made for kids, who really cares? They love to watch the same things over and over again. ★★★ (PG • 1 hr. 26 min.)

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YOU REALLY CAN HEAR RHUBARB GROW! This month, there is a day where we can celebrate rhubarb. It’s a funny thing, rhubarb, because to me, it looks a little like celery, but tastes absolutely nothing like it. Yes, it may be classified as a vegetable, though it tastes more like a fruit. Originally hailing from, well, all over the world – there are many kinds of rhubarb grown in different regions around the globe – it’s safe to say this vegetable is an international ingredient.

First and foremost, I would like to stress that rhubarb leaves are toxic! They contain an organic compound called oxalic acid (or oxalate) which can cause burns, nausea, vomiting, gastroenteritis, shock and even convulsions, if ingested. So, stay away from the leaves. Now, the stalks are fibrous and fiber is a wonderful thing, as it’s basically a broom that helps sweep the digestive tract clear and keeps everything running smoothly. Rich in vitamins K, C and A, rhubarb is a great source of vitamins and antioxidants. Additionally, just one cup of cooked rhubarb provides as much calcium as milk does!

This summer stalk is amazing really, and with a history dating as far back as 2700 BC in China, where it was used for it’s medicinal properties, it’s no wonder it’s persisted in human culture all over the world for as long as it has.

It eventually made its way to the United States where, supposedly, an unnamed farmer in Maine cultivated it from seeds or a root stock and by the 1820s, it was being sold in markets.

Indeed, rhubarb was popular then and still is now, even if it is overlooked.

In Britain, rhubarb is grown in an area known as the Rhubarb Triangle. Sounds ominous and foreboding, and even the results therein are a little eerie when you give thought to it. Perhaps anything to do with a triangular area of land or water has some mystery attached to it – the Bermuda Triangle for example? The Rhubarb Triangle isn’t quite as mysterious. Nevertheless, it is made up of nine square miles within the confines of Leeds, Morley and Wakefield in

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the West Riding of Yorkshire. What happens here is a process called ‘forcing’ to grow the rhubarb quickly. The plant is grown in dark, heated sheds and due to the fact they, like many other plants, like the sunlight, they grow long and thin, in hopes of reaching the sunlight from above. This kind of rhubarb is also called Champagne rhubarb and it never seems to develop any of the green hues field or garden rhubarb has, and apparently, it doesn’t ever come complete with the sourness of those outdoor varieties. I’m fairly certain many of you have heard this forced rhubarb grows so quickly you can hear it and, yes, it’s true! In their fervent bid to reach the light, the sound of them growing is actually the buds cracking open to get a glimpse of the sun quickly, fast and in a hurry. It’s also said during the forced growing period, you can hear a constant creaking coming from inside the depths of the darkened sheds. If this isn’t ominous and foreboding in and of itself, I don’t know what is!

Nevertheless, what we are left with after the creaking, cracking and rapid growth of this kind of rhubarb is a sweet, delicious stalk ready for use in our cooking endeavors. There are many ways one can cook with rhubarb, but I think the most common and well-known way is in a pie. But did you know you can turn it into a much wider variety of dishes than just a sweet dessert? How about a soup? Combined with lentils and beans, rhubarb makes an excellent companion to these two. In addition to ingredients such as dill, chicken or vegetable stock, parsley and crème fraiche, rhubarb’s signature tanginess is played off perfectly against the backdrop of this soup as a whole.

Yes, the field variety of rhubarb, with it’s astringent flavor, does add a little something to things like soup, but even in items like chutney, both a sweet or sour flavor could work in it’s own way. Vinegar lays the groundwork for a rhubarb chutney and other ingredients like cranberries, onions, cinnamon, and coriander, among a flavorful host of others, lend themselves wonderfully to make the amalgam that becomes a tasty chutney. Served with pork tenderloin, this dish wouldn’t be as delicious as

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The sweetness of a rhubarb compote, served in conjunction with the smooth and more savory flavor of a cheese, offsets the taste of both foods simultaneously. Not to mention the colors, lending to the old belief we really do eat with our eyes. Yes, the way in which we prepare and serve rhubarb (or any food for that matter) is equally as important as the way it tastes. I digress.

Of all the recipes I have ever come across (and believe me, it’s a lot) one of the most interesting to date – not just because I’m talking about it – is rice pudding with rhubarb. Perhaps it’s something to do with the appeal of a creamy sensation and flavor mixed with a sweet, or even tart-sweet item like rhubarb, which makes it so interesting to me. In any event, it’s an easy and scrumptious dish, for sure!

Dear Readers, Sunday is National Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie Day, which is wonderful, as both of these – the fruit and the vegetable – are in season! I always say it’s a great idea to eat what’s in season! If you would like to observe it in due style and make a strawberry and rhubarb pie, then I encourage you to do so! I, however, am including a recipe for rice pudding with rhubarb and I hope you try it some day! Please send any and all comments, questions and certainly recipes you might like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com and we can do just that – Dish!

Rhubarb with Rice Pudding 4 cups milk ¾ cup jasmine or basmati rice ¼ cup orange blossom honey 1 stick of cinnamon 12 rhubarb stalks, cut into ½ inch pieces ½ cup water 1 star anise 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey

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In a medium saucepan stir together the milk, rice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to very low and simmer, stirring often, for about 30 minutes. Stir in the ¼ cup of honey and cook for another 10 minutes.

Add more milk if the pudding starts to look too dry. In another saucepan, add the rhubarb, water, anise and 2 tablespoons of honey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir gently a couple of times and check that your rhubarb pieces are pink and tender. Serve the rice pudding in bowls and add a spoonful of rhubarb, swirling it through the rice pudding. Enjoy!

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.

Students can register online at nrainstructors. org For questions, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

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won’t see the way clear until after you take that first step. After that, it’s only a matter of letting events naturally unfold. The 6th is a day of maximum opportunity.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Events this week tend to work in ways that are emotionally satisfying and materially enriching. An eager spirit of harmonious cooperation is the foundation on which you can effectively build within your chosen arena.

Whatever your chosen focus, rest assured that generosity and a willingness to share with others will be met with more of the same. A free attitude on the 6th leads easily to extravagance and spending on luxuries.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A welcome development in what has been a sometimes troubling relationship could be the highlight of your week.

Regardless of the nature of the misalignment, the relief that comes of resolving the disagreement between you and the other person should come as sudden influx of euphoric energy. A period of mutual good will follows. The 6th promises to unleash a whole chain of loosely related events.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Relief from something that has been slowly sapping your vitality and grinding you down is a real possibility this week.

Whatever it is that has been taking such a toll on your endurance, you are due to gain the upper hand and begin to overcome it. Let go of anxious worries that the problem could still defeat you. Active use of your wits and your will is more than adequate to keep you in command on the 6th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The outlook is generally optimistic for you this week.

It’s an especially good time to be working in concert with others. Your dealings with formal committees and organizations are a harmonious and dependable source of good will, and casual friendships could deepen and solidify. The degree to which people you don’t really know prove to be on your wavelength may come as a welcome surprise on the 6th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your successes this week owe much to hidden and possibly unsuspected reserves of knowledge you possess. Your ability to draw from these in key moments has gotten you through many a tight spot, and will do so again. An easy grace under the scrutiny of the public eye is an added plus you should be enjoying at this time. Use this happy confluence of advantages while you have it.

The wind is at your back on the 6th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s time to put your best foot forward and let outcomes be what they may. Holding back works against you this week.

Never mind the risks. The actions and opinions of others will align in your support, but first you must stand and make your position known. You

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) No matter how much you may try to hide it, the inner you is an easy read this week. Even though you may be uncomfortable at the thought of it, publicity works to your advantage. Accept the limelight gladly should it come your way. Unexpected benefits are sure to arise, perhaps even financially. In any case, the intangible perks of sharing your true self on the 6th are bound to extend far into the future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your potential for success is great this week. If you can make your actions the standard to which others aspire, and do it without letting your ego make you come across as condescending, the sky is the limit. The moment you assume a superior air, however, your potential comes crashing down. Social miens play a critical role the 6th, when the line between personal and professional relationships is important to observe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your spiritual and religious side is likely to be quite active this week, either of your own accord or because of involvement with another person. If the other person is the trigger, it’s probable that in their mind, you have some important message to impart. Don’t ignore those who may look to you for help with life’s meaning on the 6th.. Students have a way of finding the right teacher at the right time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your social calendar is apt to be full this week, and not solely for the sake of just keeping the company of people. There is an underlying goal, a mission of advancement behind your social activities. The goal may vary, but always it will be something you and the group hold in common. A spillover effect exists on the 6th, which means what you do communally will transfer into your business and home life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) This should be a generally ambitious week for you. A sudden urge to tackle the messy details of life is nothing less than the winds of fate filling your sails. Roll up your sleeves and go to work when they strike, for invariably they’re blowing you in the right direction. Much can be accomplished in a short span. Every action taken now is worth three taken in less opportune times. Women are your great ally on 6th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You may observe how seemingly unrelated pieces of your life have an almost magical way of clicking together in perfect fit this week. If you need a reason to celebrate, this alone should be cause enough.

Other, more immediate reasons may emerge on the 6th to make you glad to be alive.

Travel and education are supported, and your communications extend beyond your normal sphere, making publication possible. © 2019, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Stores 6. Worthless entertainment 9. Where scientists work 13. Pretty flower 14. A way to act 15. Double-reed instrument 16. Type of acid 17. Famed astronomer 18. Smooth, shiny fabric 19. Profited from

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7. Diverse Israeli city

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10. First month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year

46. Indicates near

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48. Investment account

12. Prevents from seeing

65. Indicates position

49. England, Scotland,

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59. Some need glasses

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LOST/FOUND LOST: Kids duffel bag. Sky blue with trucks, planes, trains design. Left by the side of the road across from Callens Restaurant by Coupeville ferry Saturday, May 18 around 7pm. Young boys clothes inside along with three special

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