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Whidbey Weekly State Fair, in Puyallup, Aug. 30 to Sept. 22 (thefair.com). Family Outdoor Discovery Day at Ft. Casey St. Park: Enjoy the outdoors together Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at this free event featuring a variety of discovery stations hosted by local organizations. Station topics include orcas, kites, mammals, Garry oaks, watersheds and more. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for park use.
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America’s Night Out Against Crime: “National Night Out” is a free, community event with emergency vehicles, demonstrations and more. This year’s event will be held in Oak Harbor, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4–7 p.m., at Fort Nugent Park.
By Amy Hannold Are You Ready?: Our Island County Department of Emergency Management has a mobile phone app that will provide valuable tools for you to prepare for emergencies and disasters. To download, go to: Readydl.com/ island-county. Features include: receiving critical emergency alerts, locating emergency shelters, up-to-date evacuation route maps, the latest news and weather for the Island County area, connection to reporting damage or hazards and creating a personalized Emergency Preparedness Plan. Once your plan is generated, it is stored on your smartphone and can easily be shared with family members and friends. Visit the Island County Department of Emergency Management’s website for all sorts of emergency preparedness tools and information: Islandcountywa.gov/DEM. Healthy Island Youth Initiative Scholarships: HIYI Scholarships can be requested to cover an Island County youth’s sports registration fees, equipment vouchers and other expenses that are a barrier to pursuing an organized physical activity. The goal of offering HIYI Scholarships is to provide confidential support to Island County youth who, without this financial assistance, would not be able to participate in a physical activity that meets their interests. Qualifying families need to be receiving assistance for either free or reduced school lunches, Temporary Assistance for
Needy Families (TANF), Aid for Dependent Children, or be a foster child. 360-678-7935. Whidbey’s Community Band: We’re fortunate to have the “All-Island Community Band,” a group of musicians, ages youth to adult, who love to play music for others. The All-Island Community Band, organized in 1966, plays all types of music from classic and traditional songs to holiday tunes at free, weekly concerts in the summertime and local events throughout the year. All skill levels are welcome, there is no membership fee or audition required to join. Music lovers can enjoy the band during a special performance at Fort Casey Sunday, Aug. 4, 1–2 p.m. Summer concerts are Thursdays, from 7–8 p.m., at Catalina Park/Oak Harbor Yacht Club gazebo, possibly moving to Windjammer Park, in August. Facebook: “Whidbey All-Island Community Band” or allislandband@gmail.com. Summer Fair Fun Beyond Whidbey: Two favorites are the Stanwood-Camano Fair, Aug. 2-4 (stanwoodcamanofair.org) and the Skagit County Fair, Aug. 7-10 (skagitcounty. net). If you’re up for a longer drive, the Northwest Washington Fair, in Lynden, is Aug. 12-17 (nwwafair.com). Later in August, the Evergreen State Fair, in Monroe, is Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 (evergreenfair.org). Fair season in Washington closes with the Washington
Festival of the River & Pow Wow: Two days of live music, environmental and wellness exhibits, craft and food vendors, a delicious traditional alder salmon bake, storytelling, youth “Fun Zone,” a zip line and petting zoo in Arlington, Aug. 10–11. Free admission and parking. FestivaloftheRiver. com. Arlington’s Aircraft & Balloon Festival: Anything that involves humans and machines in the air is the focus of this Aug. 16–18 event: Airplanes, hot air balloons, ultralights, warbirds, drones, and more. See balloons glow, vintage aircraft, air shows, live music and entertainment, movies at the “Runway Theater,” military vehicles and equipment, educational displays and RC flying jets and displays. Parking and youth ages 15 and younger are free. arlingtonflyin.org. Skagit Woodstock Music Festival & Car Show: Enjoy the tenth annual event Saturday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Mount Vernon’s Edgewater Park. The fun includes live music, food and craft vendors and a classic car/motorcycle show. Tickets are $10 at the gate, kids 12 and under get in free. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund of Skagit Valley. Facebook.com/ SkagitWoodstock. Fidalgo Bay Day: The purpose of this free educational event Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is to increase public awareness of the marine environment and foster environmen-
www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED tal stewardship. Fidalgo Bay Day provides a variety of fun, interactive activities for kids of all ages. Activities include interactive educational displays, games, kid-friendly crafts, complimentary seafood samples and a Samish no-host salmon BBQ. The Shannon Point Marine Center’s mobile marine sea creature touch tank and the beach seine demonstration are also two very popular hands-on activities for the entire family. The event takes place at the Fidalgo Bay Resort in Anacortes. Skagitmrc.org. A Weekend of Creativity: Seventy-plus artists will have their studio doors open for you to see how they create during the free Whidbey Working Artists Summer Open Studio Tour, Aug. 24–25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each artist demonstrates a different medium including sculpture, watercolor, print, fine woodworking, hand-blown glass, handthrown pottery, acrylic, oil, fiber, jewelry, photography, encaustic and mixed media. View a tour map and brochure at whidbeyworkingartists.com. AUGUST EVENTS OF NOTE: Anacortes Arts Festival: Aug. 2–4, AnacortesArtsFestival.com. Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival: Aug. 10 –11, CoupevilleFestival.com. Oak Harbor Pigfest: Aug. 11, oakharborpigfest.com. National Park Service’s 102nd Birthday, Aug. 25: A Washington State “Free Parks” day. Pooper Troopers to the Rescue: When you don’t like to scoop the poop left by your furry friends, call the “Pooper Troopers.” Serving business and residential clients from Mount Vernon to Clinton, this local business provides meticulous clean-up, while treating their clients like family. Facebook.com/scoopdapoop2 or 360-672-0781. Answer the question, “Mom, Dad – What can I do today?” at WhidbeyIsland.MacaroniKid.com – or, like us on Facebook. You’ll find local events and short-drive destination ideas for all ages.
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Having written for newspapers since sixth grade, I know a good story when I read someone else’s. Our hometown paper, The Oil City Derrick, recently featured the shocking story of an intoxicated grandma being arrested as her
wood, I did what I always did for family. The food tour. Brown Derby and Johnny’s on Hollywood, Martoni’s on Cahuenga, Molly’s on Vine, and finishing with apple cobbler, ice cream, and lemonade at Green’s Soul Food and BBQ on Yucca.
Not when he is undercover.
Talk about breaking news.
Don’t ask me about Lola Albright.
Tall Ted Our local law enforcer in 1965 was Officer Ted Serafin. He was as tall and large as John Wayne, but Officer Ted was not on a horse.
Rock on Another find – Alan Freed in Rock, Rock, Rock! (1956) featuring Freed, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Chuck Berry, The Flamingos, The Moonglows, The Johnny Burnette Trio, Lavern Baker and more.
Those oil derricks made a lot of noise when one dug. Plus, the ground was always moist. Roy L. Tease Not to cash drop, but I just received the largest royalty check of my adult film career. No, not that kind of adult film. As a speaking adult, my film career consisted of 11 words in one movie, Prefontaine. SAG-AFTRA pays me for those 11 words over and over again, and has since 1997. We get paid a percentage of all the words spoken in the film. We get paid, but not as much as the big boys, particularly when one’s name is duct taped to the dressing room door. We get paid for the words spoken and the format by which those words are viewed. Whether it be Pay TV, Internet Rental, Free TV, or Video/DVD, we get paid. I wish Dad were able to see my latest check. He would make a copy to show the boys at the Oil City Club during lunch. When Dad retired, wife Thelma said, “Louie, I married you for breakfast and dinner, but not for lunch.” The royalty description listed on my latest Residuals Payment Statement from Walt Disney Pictures via SAG-AFTRA includes (drum roll here): Pay TV, $5.38; Internet Rental, $3.27; Free TV, $0.44; Video/DVD, $0.16. It amuses me to see Free TV generates more money than Video/DVD sales. I may lobby the union to seek payment for flash drive thieves who may be selling this sole effort of my spoken word days.
A great bonus is another showcase from 1955 featuring Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole and Cab Calloway. Excuse me if I am repeating my weekly self, but when Dad took me to see the Harlem Globetrotters amaze at Veteran’s Coliseum in Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Calloway, white tux and all, was the half time entertainment. Who needs popcorn? Thank goodness Dad had seats on the floor. The closer Cab got, the closer my breath was a hidee hidee ho. Nap time After the grandkids are asleep, I’ll pop in Nabonga (1944) with Buster Crabbe and Julie London. Julie is the sole survivor of a plane crash in the wilds of Africa. Without a companion, and with a plot to develop, Julie befriends Samson the gorilla, who becomes her guardian. Talk about paper work. Must be some kind of befriending. The Best of Harold Lloyd features his first and last two reelers plus three more with Hal Roach from 1919, 1920, and 1921. Lloyd’s final short with Roach, Never Weaken, includes one of Lloyd’s most famous stunts, Harold hanging from a very tall building. Remember Art Linkletter’s House Party? Mom and I and anyone else on Mountview Road who watched Art’s afternoon show remembers his Kids Say the Darndest Things segment. Watching Art kneel down to the kids’ eye level taught me to speak with kids while looking on their level, even if they are upside down when we play dentist. Of course, sometimes the kids run to their mothers.
Like it wasn’t tough enough to inhale at 15?
The Famous TV Detectives DVD, with a pre-Richard Kimble David Jannsen as Richard Diamond, a post Bat Masterson Gene Barry in Burke’s Law, with Peter Gunn too was the first plastic wrap I attacked. Where does all the plastic wrap crap that sticks to skin or shirt go? Two Peter Gunn episodes include Let’s Kill Timothy, written and directed by Blake Edwards of Pink Panther and Julie Andrews fame. When my sister Linda was visiting me in Holly-
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Another fun but dark humored DVD is Cigarette Commercials from the 50s and 60s.
With thousands and thousands of TV shows and movie DVDs available, another few hundred sales in the next few decades and I may have their entire selection.
My latest shipment was 20 DVDs since shipping is free if over $50 worth of product.
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Mystery Train with Hedda Hopper, a 1931 thriller on a train, is a surprise to me. Mom never told me gossip columnist Hedda, “The Queen of Hollywood,” appeared in more than 120 films before she started wearing those big hats.
I hope they have the one on Montclair, the smoke with the menthol filter.
I can watch Flying with Arthur Godfrey while I am also watching Revenge of the Virgins.
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I would never blow Peter Gunn’s cover.
Oldies.com When I tire of buying on Amazon, or enjoying the wonder of www.westernclippings.com, I look for the 10 DVDs for $39.90 sale at www.oldies.com.
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On this trip down the hall, there is Craig Stevens, sitting in the last booth, in sunglasses, looking down at a menu, just like Peter Gunn would.
Grandma’s four criminal charges included “aggravated assault” for “breaking wind.”
Officer Ted rode the back roads.
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Had Officer Ted been able to stop El Chapo for breaking wind back in the Allegheny Hills of Venango County, Pennsylvania, El Chopster would have been buried by Ted in oil and vinegar drenched submarine sandwiches before being reported missing.
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And Waterford, the one we squeezed the filter on to release a cancer saving moisture. Remember the Lark commercial with the people singing to the tune of the William Tell Overture, Have A Lark, Have a Lark, Have a Lark Today? I never understood the real meaning of that cigarette commercial until I looked up the definition of the word lark. Lark—to frolic; to sport Another www.oldies.com benefit is their incredible selection of movie serials. My faves are the William Witney/John English co-directed classics from Republic Pictures. My latest shipment includes Zorros’ Fighting Legion, 12 chapters of “continuous cliff-hanging action, swordplay, explosions and spectacular stunt work.” For Zorro, I’m waking up the grandkids. What’s the harm in naps shortened by 212 minutes over 12 days? To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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Bits & Pieces during South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District’s 23rd annual Whidbey Island Triathlon Saturday:
Letters to the Editor Editor, Training at OLF Coupeville a matter of life and death It’s been over two years since I retired as the Deputy Public Affairs Officer (PAO) at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, having worked there since 1985 initially as the Assistant “Crosswind” base newspaper editor and as Assistant PAO since 2000. I’ve heard countless jet noise complaints over many years stemming from the old A-6 Intruder bombers to the EA-6B Prowlers and it’s replacement jet, the current and ever controversial EA-18G Growler. About five years ago, I recall a prominent member of the Citizens of Ebey’s Reserve (COER) calling our Public Affairs Office one day so irate about the jet noise at Outlying Field, Coupeville. Answering that phone call was a young Navy Lieutenant aviator who was temporarily assigned to our staff. The look on this naval aviator’s face is one I’ll never forget as the COER complainer voiced he “wished that a Growler jet would crash at OLF.” The aviator and our staff was shocked and taken aback at such a mean-spirited verbal attack. Within an hour the COER member called back to apologize, realizing the severity of his words. These never-ending complaints make me shake my head when I think of such Prowler fliers like Lieutenant (j.g.) Charles “Chuck” Woodard, who along with two other Prowler aviators were killed while trying to trap aboard the USS Enterprise in early November 1998. He was a collateral duty Public Affairs Officer who wrote news stories about his squadron for the Crosswind. I’ve lost count to the number of family members and friends of EA-6B Prowler fliers killed, that I escorted on base so they could see the EA-6B Prowler Memorial. I watched with a lump in my throat as they outline with their fingers the names of those loved one etched in stone. These are real human people doing a dangerous job every time they step into that aircraft. It’s so important they receive and get the most realistic carrier landing training possible and OLF Coupeville has been filling the mission since the 60s. We must never forget these naval aviators are doing our nation’s calling. They’re doing a job our president calls for, not to irk a few hundred noise complainers, but for the betterment of our country as a whole. I can still see Ltjg. Chuck Woodard waving goodbye to me and our Crosswind co-workers, smiling as he said, “See ya when I get back.” That day never came for Chuck, a young 26-year-old man, who like many of our young fliers, have a whole future ahead of them. Thank God there hasn’t been a Growler accident – this comes from hard work and training at OLF Coupeville. Support them! Tony Popp Oak Harbor, Wash.
Road Restrictions for Whidbey Island Triathlon The following road restrictions will be in effect to facilitate the safety of runners and bicyclists
7:30-9:15am: Lakeside Drive one way only (northwest-bound) between Traverse Road and Pintail Road (no street parking except select volunteers). 9:15-11:15am: Traverse Road and Lakeside Drive closed 9:45am-12:00pm: Limited turns from Bayview Road onto Andreason Road 9:30am-12:00pm: DeBruyn Road closed between Saratoga Road and 3rd Street 9:30am-12:00pm: Second Street closed between Park and DeBruyn In addition, drivers will encounter runners and bicyclists using the following routes from 9:30am to 1:30pm: Lone Lake Road between Andreason Road and Saratoga Road Goss Lake Road between Traverse Road and Lone Lake Road Saratoga Road between Lone Lake Road and Park Road DeBruyn Road between Saratoga Road and 3rd Street 3rd St./Brooks Hill Rd./Bayview Rd. between DeBruyn Road and Andreason Road Park Road between Saratoga Road and Camano Road Camano Avenue/Langley Road between Park Road and Sports Complex Park Maxwelton Road between Langley Road and South Whidbey High School Drivers are asked to exercise extreme caution along these routes. South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District apologizes in advance for any inconvenience the road restrictions and traffic congestion may cause and appreciates the public’s patience during this annual event. For more information about the scheduled event, please contact the District Office at 360-221-5484. [Submitted by Carrie Monforte, SWPRD]
Port Of Coupeville Board Allocates Funds to Begin Wharf Restoration 1905 historic structure one of Island County’s most visited landmarks The Port of Coupeville’s Board of Commissioners approved allocation of more than $16,000 in Port funding to hire a permitting specialist and begin permit applications for restoration of the 1905 Coupeville Wharf. The structure is one of the last ‘Mosquito Fleet-era’ wharves in Puget Sound. The Port Board authorized use of Port reserve funds to hire a permitting specialist for the first phase of the restoration project, which will focus on replacement of deteriorated pier pilings and caps. Funds will also be used for the initial costs of obtaining permits. “The complete restoration of the Coupeville Wharf is our board’s highest priority,” said Chris Michalopoulos, executive director of the Port of Coupeville. “The board decision was made unanimously, and marks an important first step in getting this critical project underway.” Significant repairs to the wharf were last completed in the 1980s. In 2015, the Port of Coupeville hired Echelon Engineering to conduct a structural assessment of the wharf foundation, including the pilings and superstructure. The overall condition of the pier was found to be fair to good condition, with several areas of severe deterioration primarily from mechanical, fungal and marine borer damage. An additional assessment in 2019 found the wharf building to be in fair to poor condition. The architectural engineering firm Swenson, Say, Faget of Seattle recommended repairs to the pier foundation be completed to prevent further building destabilization. Completion of phase one repairs is expected to take up to two years with a project cost of just under one million dollars. The Port intends to use grant, donor and reserve funds to pay for the project. A second phase is planned
for building restoration once the pier work is completed. [Submitted by Kellie Tormey, Port of Coupeville]
Concerts in the Park Presents The F Street Project South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District (SWPRD) continues its free Summer Concerts with a returning band, The F Street Project. New last year, everyone enjoyed them so much SWPRD had to bring them back. The F Street Project features stellar players performing an eclectic mix of music from rock to country, jazz and blues. Sure to please the most discerning listener, the enchanting vocal talents of Dawn Madsen compliments the super tight combo of drummer Corey Fish and bassist Charlie Gould. Rounding out the group are guitarist Stacy Weick and keyboardist Richard Lowell. Topping off this dynamic combination are the soulful stylings of Whidbey’s own Bruce Gallagher on saxes and flute. The F Street Project provides both listenable and danceable entertainment for the enjoyment of music lovers of all ages. The F Street Project will be playing a nonstop set from 6:00 to 7:30pm Wednesday, July 31 at Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to catch the show. Bring a picnic dinner, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and invite your family and friends to this free concert series. This concert is generously sponsored by Eagle Building Company. Info about Concerts in the Park can be found at http://swparks.org/recreation/events/specialevents/ [Submitted by Carrie Monforte, SWPRD]
WICA Announces Theatre Season Auditions 2019-2020 marks WICA’s 20th Theatre Season. Auditions for its next season will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 6 and 7, from 6:30 to 8:30pm, by appointment, every five minutes. Callbacks will be scheduled throughout the week. The five productions include Sex, It’s A Wonderful Life, Red, and A Doll’s House I and II. For full show descriptions and character breakdowns please visit wicaonline.org. To schedule your audition, please contact WICA Admin, Lauren Collins, to sign up for a time slot, lauren.collins@wicaonline.org, or call 360-221-8262. Walk-in auditions will be accepted if time permits. Audition Guidelines Please bring a physical copy of your headshot and resume. Material: If auditioning for the musicals, please prepare a maximum of 32 bars and one monologue, or two contrasting monologues for a total of five minutes. [Submitted by Jeanne Juneau, WICA Marketing Director]
Local Business News Edward Jones Financial Advisor Announces Grand Opening Chris Renfro of the financial services firm Edward Jones invites the public to join him at a grand opening celebration. The event will be held from 4:00 to 6:00pm Friday, Aug. 16 at his office at 502 N Main St., Coupeville. Various activities are planned, including a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting, door prizes and summer BBQ meal. Edward Jones, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis, provides financial services in the U.S. and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’s business, from the investments its financial advisors offer to the location of its branch offices, caters to individual investors. The firm’s 18,000-plus financial advisors serve more than 7 million clients and care for $1 trillion in assets under management. Visit the Edward Jones website at edwardjones.com and recruiting website at careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
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Life Events Can Lead You to See a Financial Advisor
Over the years, you’ll experience many personal and professional milestones. Each of these can be satisfying, but they may also bring challenges – especially financial ones. That’s why you may want to seek the guidance of a financial professional. Here are some of the key life events you may encounter, along with the help a financial advisor can provide: New job – When you start a new job, especially if it’s your first “career-type” one, you may find that you have several questions about planning for your financial future, including your retirement. You may have questions about how much you should contribute to your employer-sponsored retirement plan. What investments should you choose? When should you increase your contributions or adjust your investment mix? A financial advisor can recommend an investment strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.
Marriage – Newlyweds often discover they bring different financial habits to a marriage. For example, one spouse may be more of a saver, while the other is more prone to spending. And this holds true for investment styles – one spouse might be more risk-averse, while the other is more aggressive. A financial advisor can help recommend ways for you and your spouse to find some common ground in your saving and investment strategies, enabling you to move forward toward your mutual goals. New child – When you have a child, you will need to consider a variety of financial issues. Will you be able to help the child someday go to college? And what might happen to your child, or children, if you were no longer around? A financial advisor can present you with some college-savings options, such as an education savings plan, as well as ways to protect your family, such as life insurance. Career change – You may change jobs several times, and each time you do, you’ll need to make some choices about your employer-sponsored retirement plan. Should you move it to your new employer’s plan, if transfers are allowed? Or, if permitted, should you keep the assets in your old employer’s plan? Or perhaps you should roll over the money into an IRA? A financial advisor can help you explore these options to determine which one is most appropriate for your needs. Death of a spouse – Obviously, the death of a spouse is a huge emotional blow, but it does not have to be a financial one – especially if you’ve prepared by having the correct beneficiary named on retirement accounts and life insurance policies. Your financial advisor can help ensure you have taken these steps.
Retirement – Even after you retire, you’ll have some important investment decisions to make. For one thing, you’ll need to establish a suitable withdrawal strategy so you don’t deplete your retirement accounts too soon. Also, you still need to balance your investment mix in a way that provides at least enough growth potential to keep you ahead of inflation. Again, a financial advisor can help you in these areas. No matter where you are on your journey through life, you will need to address important financial and investment questions, but you don’t have to go it alone – a financial professional can help you find the answers you need. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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10,000+ Served Last Year: Do you know who we are? by Jessica Karpilo
Outreach & Fundraising Assistant Island Senior Resources
Summer in Island County means different things to different people. Fresh produce beckons from the farmer’s markets, crab season opens, and unfamiliar faces fill the grocery stores as city-dwellers venture out for a taste of island life. Traffic moves a little slower, while nature gets a lot more vibrant. And Together We Care, the second annual one-day giving campaign to raise $15,000 for Island Senior Resources to support seniors, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them, takes place Thursday, Aug.1. For most, summer is a time of relaxation, adventure, new experiences, and favorite traditions; but for some of your neighbors, summer is just another season of lonely days spent isolated, of medical appointments that they can no longer drive themselves to, or endless yard work they’re not strong enough to finish anymore. For others, it’s just three more months of losing sleep over how to make sure mom is eating well, of doubting every choice they make as a caregiver, or dreaming of having just a couple hours off to rest and recharge. Island Senior Resources currently serves one out of every eight Island County
residents across Whidbey and Camano Islands (48 percent of the people we serve live in Oak Harbor). As our population ages, this number is projected to increase to one in seven residents. Community needs are growing rapidly, yet government funding sources are diminishing, or are threatened. Island Senior Resources relies on donations in order to offer its wide assortment of essential programs and services. Meals on Wheels deliveries alleviate feelings of isolation and provide balanced, nutritious meals, while volunteer drivers take folks to critical appointments they’d otherwise miss. Days spent at Time Together provide social connection for participants and a much-needed respite for caregivers at the same time. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers class does as its title implies, equipping caregivers with the skills necessary to support their loved ones while taking care of themselves; SHIBA volunteers help others save money and understand their Medicare benefits. In 2018, YOUR donations provided 37,658 meals to Meals on Wheels recipients and 14,696 hours of engagement for Time Together participants. YOUR donations were transformed into 36,423 meals served at seven meal sites across Island County,
and case management services for 303 Medicaid clients. Without YOU, this would not be possible. Island Senior Resources envisions strong communities where seniors, adults with disabilities and those who care for them, are valued, heard and seen, cared for and about, afforded respect, treated with dignity, and supported to live their best life. Help us realize this vision by donating Thursday, Aug. 1.
Take action. Visit www.senior-resources.org/donate to make a donation that protects and sustains vital resources for your community. If you prefer to donate in person, bring your donation to Island Senior Resources in Bayview or the Oak Harbor Senior Center, care of ADR. Donations can also be mailed to P.O. Box 939, Freeland, WA 98249. Donations are accepted before and after Aug. 1, as well. Questions? Call 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373.
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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.
Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, July 25, 2:00-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Honu 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 360-331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb. com. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.
Jerry Lubinski Memorial Car Show
scene, a Celtic dance or a Jewish wedding. They perform extensively throughout the Czech Republic and in the U.S. during the summer. For more information, follow Cricket and Snail on Facebook.
Star Gazing Saturday, July 27, 9:00-11:00pm Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville Program includes a presentation by Island County Astronomical Society. Telescopes will be available. Participants need to arrive between 9 and 9:30pm. Contact Sharon Young-Hale for more information, Sharon. Young-Hale@PARKS.WA.GOV
Guided Beach Walks Friday, August 2, 11:00am-12:00pm Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville
Hot dogs will be served and classic cars will be on site. A self-guided tour of local barns is included. Raffle, door prizes, and a prize for best car. $25 per car, all proceeds benefit Ryan’s House for Youth. Register at ryanshouseforyouth.org
Come on a short walk to learn the basics about our ever-changing beaches at Fort Casey. Wear your walking shoes and a jacket. This will be an easy one hour, one mile walk with some uneven paths, stepping over driftwood, and a steep incline at the end. Discover Pass is required. For more information, email education@ soundwaterstewards.org
Bluesberry Festival
American Roots Music Series
Saturday, July 27, 11:00am-3:00pm Ryan’s House for Youth, Coupeville
Saturday, July 27, 12:00-8:30pm Mutiny Bay Blues Blueberry Farm, Freeland Featuring Leroy Bell and His Only Friends, The Stacy Jones Band, Breaks and Swells, Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band and The Hot Club of Troy. $40 for adults, kids under 12 are free. A fundraising event for South Whidbey Commons. Brownpapertickets.com/ event/4256417
Junior Ranger Series: Hoo Lives in Our Forests? Saturday, July 27, 1:00pm Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville Learn all about owls at this fun event. Discover what they eat, how they catch their food and how they digest their food. Afterwards, craft your own owl. Recommended for ages 4+, all are welcome. Discover Pass is required. For more information, email Jackie.french@parks. wa.gov or call 360-678-1186.
Live Music: Cool Water Saturday, July 27, 7:00-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Award-winning Cool Water, Brooke Pennock and Wendy McDowell, bring their unique harmony driven folk rock Americana style. Hailing from the Seattle area, this twosome have 10 full length CD recordings to their name and they are back by popular demand. No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
American Roots Music Series Saturday, July 27, 7:00-8:00pm Deception Pass State Park West Beach Amphitheater Squirrel Butter performs traditional and original music influenced by Appalachian, early country, jug band and blues artists from the late 1800s through 1950s. Husband and wife duo Charlie Beck and Charmaine Slaven share a deep love of traditional music. The concert is free to attend, though a Discover Pass or Day Pass is required for parking. Bench seating is available, but feel free to bring your own folding chair. Blankets and bug spray are highly recommended. Please contact DeceptionPass. Interpreter@parks.wa.gov or 360-675-3767 with any questions.
Cricket & Snail Perform Saturday, July 27, 7:00pm UUCWI, 20103 SR 525, Freeland Cricket & Snail is a violin-accordion duo living in Prague that performs an eclectic mix of classical, early 20th-century popular and folk musical styles that transport their listeners to such exotic places as a French café, an opera
Saturday, August 3, 7:00-8:00pm Deception Pass State Park West Beach Amphitheater Randal Bays is well known in the worldwide Irish music community as a fiddler and guitarist. He has performed with many of the great Irish musicians of our time, touring North America and Europe. Joining Bays are wife Susan Waters on fiddle and vocals and sons Willie and Owen Bays on Irish flute and concertina. The concert is free to attend, though a Discover Pass or Day Pass is required for parking. Bench seating is available, but feel free to bring your own folding chair. Blankets and bug spray are highly recommended. Please contact DeceptionPass.Interpreter@parks. wa.gov or 360-675-3767 with any questions.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, July 25, 9:00-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Mohsin Hamid’s “Exit West,” a love story that imagines the forces that drive ordinary people from their homes into the uncertain embrace of new lands. Made-By-Hand Fairy Houses Saturday, July 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Create a small whimsical home for your fairies from sticks, bark, pebbles, shells, feathers, etc. All you need is your imagination, we’ll provide the glue guns. Feel free to bring collected bits of nature to share with the group. Registration required. Hiking Close to Home Monday, July 29, 6:00pm Oak Harbor Library Maribeth Crandell shares her favorite hiking trails of Whidbey, Fidalgo, and Guemes. Explore Summer: Painted Rock Photo Holder Tuesday, July 30, 2:00pm Freeland Library Paint a rock, add wire and beads, and voila! Create a sculptural way to display you favorite photos. Explore Summer: Rocks in Space Wednesday, July 31, 2:00pm Coupeville Library Comet? Meteor? Asteroid? Why are there so many names for bits of rock in space? Join us and have fun exploring a universe of rocks. For children ages 6 and up and their caregivers.
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, July 28 - No Longer Strangers: History of the people of God. Who are the people of God now? Services are followed by a light lunch and loving fellowship.
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Meetings & Organizations Flying Fingers Deaf and Hearing Social Friday, August 2, 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.
Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting Every Monday, 7:00-8:00pm Carole’s Barbershop, Freeland
Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at 360-222-4080 or email Sobico@comcast.net.
A meeting dedicated to dealing with the problem and solution for recovering from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional family. For more information, contact Clayton at 360-989-4248 or visit www. adultchildren.org
Filipino Christian Fellowship
Al-Anon
Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com
Every Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Al-Anon Group
Sunday service, 9:30am Bible Study & Sunday School, 10:45am 590 N. Oak Harbor Street
Oak Harbor
Every Tuesday, 4:00-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley
For more information, visit www.concordiaoak harbor.org or call 360-675-2548.
Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00 & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton
Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at 360-6754430 for meeting information.
Alcoholics Anonymous Every Day, 12:00 & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley For more information, call 360-221-2070
For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.
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Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service
Every Sunday, 5:00pm Living Word Church, Oak Harbor
Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.
Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit 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.
A support group for people dealing with separation and divorce. For more information, call Larry at 360-969-0552 or Lisa - DC4kids at 360-672-4239. Living Word Church is located at 490 NW Crosby Ave.
Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at 360-675-5044, Sue Thomas at 360-678-7047, or Peter Wolff at 360-678-3019.
Eating Addiction Support Group Every Thursday, 11:30am Private residence, Langley Meeting based on Becky Jackson’s book “Dieting, A Dry Drunk.” Meeting time subject to change based on groups needs. For more information and meeting address: DietingRecovery. com, or contact Christina 360-730-1886; christinamjames@hotmail.com. For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com
Classes, Seminars and Workshops Getting Ready for Medicare Workshop Saturday, July 27, 10:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Turning 65? New to Medicare? If you have questions about Medicare and the plans available to Whidbey Island residents, let us help you understand your Medicare benefits, costs and options. This free workshop is sponsored by the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) a program of the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner and Senior Services of Island County. For more information, visit www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba or call 360-321-1600.
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Whidbey Island Music Festival tickles classical taste buds
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JULY 25 - JULY 31, 2019
Whidbey Island Music Festival St. Augustine’s in-the-woods Episcopal Church, 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Rd., Freeland
Concert Schedule: Program I: A Night at the Opera 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28
Program II: Schubert Cello Quintet 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27
Program III: Handel’s Roman Holiday David Welton Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Music Festival Tekla Cunningham is the founder and driving force behind the 14th annual Whidbey Island Music Festival, which begins Friday and features two weekends of unforgettable, classical concerts.
By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly From opera to Renaissance R & B, the 14th annual Whidbey Island Music Festival offers a satisfying taste of the classics to the island for the next two weekends, along with a few new tidbits for audiences to enjoy. Four different programs will make up a total of six concerts, beginning Friday at 7:30 p.m. and running through Aug. 4 at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland. Musician and festival founder, or “curator,” Tekla Cunningham, said putting these programs together is something that never gets old. “I’m inspired by the music itself, and by favorite colleagues and new artists,” she said. “It’s a pleasure for me to put together programs and artists that I think will be compatible I’m always looking for ways of connecting people, music and experiences that will be fruitful. “Every year I am faced with far more music than I can possibly fit into the six concerts and have to prune and prune until it all fits,” Cunningham continued. “I see my job as curatorial - providing a specific perspective and putting together combinations of repertoire and artists in hopefully interesting and inspiring ways.” Concert goers this year will not be disappointed in the variety of the programs, which begin with a night at the opera. “We have four wonderful concert programs this year, including a delightful evening at the opera,” described Cunningham. “We’ll play string quartet arrangements of Mozart’s Don Giovanni as well as string quartets by Haydn (Op. 20 No. 4 and op. 76 No 5). Soprano sensation Sherezade Panthaki will sing arias by Handel, Vivaldi and Graupner and Mozart’s exuberant and joyful motet ‘Exultate, Jubilate.’” Soloists Amanda Forythe and Danielle Sampson will also be featured at the festival this year, something Cunningham feels is a vital ingredient in these programs.
Program three, which will be performed Friday, Aug. 2 and again Sunday, Aug. 4, is entitled Handel’s Roman Holiday. “It’s a program of dramatic, passionate and virtuosic music written while Handel was a young man in Rome,” Cunningham said. “[Soloist] Amanda Forsythe brings Handel’s greatest heroines to life.” The final program serves as an introduction to the music of the English Renaissance lutenist and composer John Dowland. “There’s a wonderful piece that Dowland wrote called ‘Time Stands Still,’ which for me sums up the power of music - it can literally make time stand still,” Cunningham said. “The lute - at the time the most noble instrument of all - accompanies a single voice in a program of songs about love, loss, longing and all of the other feelings. Think of it as Renaissance R & B!” Each year Cunningham pulls together incredibly talented, renowned musicians and vocalists to perform at the Whidbey Island Music Festival. Not only has the festival earned a faithful audience, performers enjoy the opportunity just as much. “From the beginning, performers were struck at the quality of attention the audience brings - people really know how to listen here,” said Cunningham, adding she is always happy to foster the connection between artists and audience. “There’s the music itself, the connection between the audience and performers, which I’m working on developing through a new series of pre-concert talks, and then our festive receptions, where the audience and performers meet after each concert to share thoughts about the music and to have a communal experience,” she said, encouraging people to get out and mingle. “There’s something richly rewarding about going out and having a shared experience, either at a concert, or a play or even a movie in a theater,” said Cunningham. “I think
7:30 p.m. Friday, August 2 3 p.m. Sunday, August 4
Program IV: John Dowland Time stands still 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 3
Tickets: Single Tickets: $22/Adults in Advance $10/Students $25 at the door Children/Free Festival Pass: All four concerts for $85
Purchase online: www.whidbeyislandmusicfestival.org humans are very social creatures, and this kind of shared experience really builds community. There are even new studies coming out that show that people who go to concerts live longer!” Advance tickets to attend the Whidbey Island Music Festival are $22 for adults, or $25 at the door (available beginning one hour before the performance) and $10 for students. Children are free. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.whidbeyislandmusicfestival.org. It’s a festival that fits well on Whidbey, according to Cunningham. “You can’t throw a rock on Whidbey without hitting an artist or a collector or appreciator of art,” she said. “I think the people who choose to live on Whidbey Island are by and large either practitioners of various art forms or appreciative of music, art, craft and the handmade of all kinds. Whether it’s gardening, weaving, pottery or painting, there’s a lot of wonderfully creative artistic self-expression here, which makes the festival feel like it fits right it.”
“I’ve always loved working with singers,” she said. “Great singers are great actors and storytellers and it’s inspiring for me to get to be a part of creating a dramatic arc in a concert for the audience.” Cunningham has worked in other new features to this year’s festival as well, such as an in-concert talk by composer and lecturer Aaron Grad in the second program on Saturday, the Schubert Cello Quintet. “The first half of the program will give the audience some background on what to listen for and how to take in this piece,” she said. “I worked with Aaron on a short program last year involving a Bach partita for solo violin and I was completely charmed by his ability to connect with people and help them get to know a piece more deeply by pointing out key things to listen for. It should be a wonderfully engaging way to get to know this sublime music, one of the last pieces Schubert ever wrote.”
Photos Courtesy of Whidbey Island Music Festival Three women will lend their voices to the Whidbey Island Music Festival this year, including sopranos Sherezade Panthaki, Danielle Sampson and Amanda Forsythe.
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July 25-31, 2019
VAQ-130 Holds Change of Command The “Zappers” of Electronic Attack Squadron ONE THREE ZERO (VAQ-130) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island July 3. Commander Jack “Farva” Curtis relieved Commander David “Heavy” Ganci as commanding officer in the squadron’s hangar. Ganci, a 1998 graduate of Elmira College, took command of the Zappers in June 2018. He earned his commission at Officer Candidate School and later began his first fleet tour with VAQ-136. Ganci then became an Electronic Attack Weapons School instructor and, from there, went on to serve as a department head for VAQ-142. He joined the Zappers as the executive officer in October 2016 after a tour at PERS 43 at Navy Personnel Command and after attaining his Master’s Degree at the Naval War College. Upon becoming Commanding Officer of VAQ-130, Ganci’s leadership from June 2018 to July 2019 helped guide the Zappers to executing over 907 sorties, 1380 flight hours, as well as eight Large Force Strike detachments in support of COMVAQWINGPAC, COMCARWING THREE, USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), and COMCARSTKGRU TEN operations. His commitment to Sailor welfare also resulted in 115 advancements and a 93 percent reenlistment rate. Upon leaving VAQ-130, Cmdr. Ganci will report to the Pentagon to work in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Curtis, a 2000 graduate of University of Florida, earned his commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps and joined the Zappers in 2018 after a tour at the Missile Defense Agency at Schriever AFB in Colorado Springs, CO. Following his first fleet tour with VAQ-141, Curtis became an instructor at the Fleet Replacement Squadron, VAQ-129. Upon completion of the instructor tour, he served as the Staff LSO and Safety Officer for COMCARWING NINE where he completed a WESTPAC deployment aboard USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 64). In March 2013, he reported to the Naval War College in Newport, RI where he earned a Master’s Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. Curtis was thrilled to take command of the Zappers and will lead them through a work up cycle and into their next deployment. Commander Benjamin “Maggie” Cooper assumed the duties as the squadron’s executive officer. VAQ-130 is part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (Ike CSG), which is comprised of the Ike (CVN-69), CSG-10 staff, the squadrons and staff of CVW-3, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26 staff and accompanying guided-missile destroyers USS Stout (DDG 55), USS McFaul (DDG 74) and USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), and guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Monterey (CG 61).
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Commander Jack “Farva” Curtis
Safety in Exercise: Physical Readiness Program Updates Policy By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Marlan Sawyer, USS George Washington Public Affairs
entable causes of death, so I hate hearing that we’ve lost Sailors during what should be very safe training.”
The Navy places a high value on maintaining physically fit Sailors and frequently takes steps to ensure the safety of Sailors participating in any form of exercise.
Command fitness leaders (CFL), like Long, pay close attention to Sailors during workouts, looking for warning signs that a Sailor may be struggling during exercise. They are trained to provide initial medical assistance if needed, and are charged with removing a Sailor from an unsafe situation if necessary.
According to Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 108/19, four Sailors have passed away in the past year during regular physical fitness exercise. The NAVADMIN informs Sailors of the risk factors for exercise-related death and the strategies to prevent those risks. “I feel sympathy for the families, friends, and shipmates of the four Sailors across the fleet who passed away during physical training during the past year,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman David Long. “It motivates me to re-examine our program for anything we might be missing, meticulously implement operational risk management, and try to inspire healthy choices by Sailors before they suffer injuries. A basic principle of what we do as hospital corpsman is to eliminate prev
The Navy continually reevaluates its processes, taking feedback from Sailors throughout the service. In light of this, modifications have been made to the Physical Readiness Program. These modifications are outlined in NAVADMIN 108/19, which was released in May 2019. Notably, commanding officers have been given more leniency in awarding “bad day” makeup Physical Readiness Tests (PRT) for those impacted by any signs of distress. This will allow the individual to prioritize health safety over a score, according to the NAVADMIN. Additionally, video links have been provided in the document, and CFLs, first responders, corpsmen, recruit division commanders, and supervisors are encouraged to watch the videos and apply
some of the lessons presented in their current positions. Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Angel Ortega, administration department’s CFL, echoed some of the sentiments seen throughout the NAVADMIN. “Sailors should ensure they are consistently making good habits to improve their lives,” said Ortega. “A Sailor should make plans to exercise regularly outside of their scheduled command or departmental physical training sessions. They should also try their best to track their calorie intake on a day-to-day basis.” According to the NAVADMIN, all personnel should be on guard for signs that a participant is struggling and be ready to terminate the evolution. Some of these signs can be rapidly apparent, while others can be a gradual worsening of a physical condition. Any signs of distress must be evaluated by a medical provider before returning to exercise. Long also described what he does to ensure the safety of Sailors during any physical exercise.
“Our command fitness team and medical departments already do a great job working together to screen Sailors and keep them safe during physical fitness,” said Long. “Most of the changes at our command will be behind the scenes in the way we track [Physical Activity Risk Factor Questionnaires], medical waivers, and ‘bad day’ chits. Some of the more visible changes will be new information included in the briefs we provide at command indoctrination, new pre-physical activity questions before every physical fitness event, and wet bulb globe temperature devices being monitored by hospital corpsman during training events.” Ortega also added that he encourages Sailors to drink an adequate amount of water daily and during the Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) and command physical fitness sessions. By exercising regularly, monitoring hydration, and not over exceeding one’s own physical limitations, Sailors can stay safe for all of the future physical training and readiness tests to come.
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Island Angler I was recently looking through an Evergreen Cruising and Fishing Guide from 1958. It was very interesting and informative to me, given the fact it was written a few years before I was born. Many of the port and cruising destinations are no longer in use or have been re-named, but it was still very satisfying to read about the Gunkholing opportunities of the past. The fishing maps, however, were what I was most interested in studying, especially if there was any talk and details of the “central banks fishing” located in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The only fishing area discussed was Ediz Hook at Port Angeles. It gave a quick, detailed look at the area and where to target salmon along this long skinny spit of land. Unfortunately, there were no fish discussions of the underwater banks located in the central stretch of the strait. I do understand why the information in the guide mainly gave fishing tips for the inner-central and south-sound; weather in the straits can be brutal and unforgiving and recreational fishing boats may not have been as seaworthy and reliable as today’s modern boats, along with not having modern GPS and radar technology. McArthur, Eastern, Hein, Salmon, and Middle Bank are the central straits, raised underwater topography I believe can out-salmon-fish all other areas. These five banks are huge gathering points for bait fish, which in turn attract adult feeding salmon and can be a lights-out bite when the fish are migrating towards home rivers or present year round, as is the case with Winter Blackmouth. Each bank may have its fine, individual details about how to fish it, but generally the things I mention and want you to take away from this article hold true on all of the banks. Weather: If there are small craft warnings, stay home with your spouse, a hot cup of coffee and watch fishing on the television. No fish is worth capsizing a boat in 48-degree water. For my son and me, winds 10 mph or less is what we use as a gauge for safe water travels and reduced standing boat fatigue. I am disappointed when high winds keep me from fishing the banks; on the other hand, I also welcome some light winds that put the surface water in a restless state; I believe a little wind makes for better fishing. In the case of fog, use extra caution; many boaters use the banks as navigation aids/points so expect non-fishing vessels to pass near your location. Tides: Incoming and outgoing tides are always a big part of planning a successful fishing trip anywhere in the Puget Sound. The banks are no different, besides Salmon bank; remember the banks have no influence of above-water land, so productive back-eddy currents and slow water spots are simply not there. Fishing with the tide is most effective, especially when trolling. The moving water is pushing bait fish with it and the hungry salmon are facing into this water feeding on bait as it comes near,
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SALMON FISHING THE BANKS
JULY 25 - JULY 31, 2019
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so our trolled or mooched lures and baits will also be moving in a natural -looking presentation. Contour lines: Bottom contour maps, charts, and GPS mapping give useful information on where the fish are most likely to be on the bank; most of our fishing will be between 60 and 150 feet. When you can fish with the tide and follow a contour line that is at the depth where you are marking fish on the fish-finder, these two factors equal fish in the cooler! Close together contour lines indicate steep areas and distant lines mean gradual sloped or flat bottom. I like to fish parallel with a group of tight contour lines that meet with a flat area. Match the Hatch: This statement is universal in the fishing world. If we can closely as possible match what the fish are actively feeding on, the battle is half won. It may take a little time switching colors and size lures before you get that first keeper fish in the boat, and after you have dispatched the fish open and examine the contents of the fish’s stomach. I have found a mixed array of things - Krill, crabs, shrimp, sand lance, herring, pogies, squid, digested grasses and on occasion, nothing at all. If the contents are not too far digested, match color and size as close as possible. Continue fishing with these new discoveries and see if salmon strikes increase. Remember, it’s called fishing for a reason; sometimes a color that makes no sense at all will catch all the fish that day, so just go with it. Drop a mark: No big rock, no giant windblown tree, and no A-frame house will be there to help you remember where you hooked your keeper fish; you are in open waters, so when you hook a fish, any fish, drop a mark on the chart-plotter if you have one. If not, quickly search the horizon for any distant landmark that will get you close. If the fish turns out to be too small, you can always delete it from memory, but always give yourself that option. Add details when you have time, simple word reminders like King, Coho, Pink, or keeper will be helpful later, trust me. Memories and stories: One of the best salmon fishing memories I have took place on eastern bank in 2013. It was mid July, the weather was good and the fishing was unbelievable! The salmon were thick and layered. The Pink salmon were in the top of the water column, the Coho were settled in the middle water column and the Kings were near the bottom. We could not get our green flashers and pink spoons down to the Chinook; the pinks, and coho would snap onto our gear as fast as we could put it in the water. Simply crazy-good fishing! This hot fishing lasted two weeks, something my son and I will never forget. We have not seen fishing like that again to date. But I am optimistic and hopeful! The banks are not always ideal fishing, but can be worth the extra effort if conditions are right.
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Introducing Above & Beyond: A closer look at outstanding islanders By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly Whether it is taking the extra step to make sure school teachers have the chance to apply for grant money or spearheading efforts for a cancer research fundraiser, Jason Ostrand is constantly inspired to take his position as the store director for the Oak Harbor Safeway to the next level. Eric Marshall, publisher of Whidbey Weekly, said Ostrand has been selected as the first community member to be honored by Whidbey Weekly’s ‘Above & Beyond’ project, which will recognize people for their efforts to make the island a better place. “We always talk about how special our island is and about how quick islanders are to help each other in a time of need,” he shared. “I would like to begin highlighting some of the people who truly go above and beyond to help make our island community better.” Marshall hopes the section will encourage community members to take pride in their efforts and serve as a place to show what makes the island community stand out. “I envision our readers nominating people; we’ll start by sharing one story a month, and by highlighting these people we can recognize them for their contributions while hopefully inspiring others to get involved,” he said. Ostrand exemplifies the qualities that make Whidbey Island and the surrounding community so unique, according to Thomas (TJ) Parker, who currently works at the Oak Harbor Safeway. Parker said he nominated Ostrand based on his leadership and dedi-
cation to doing good at the store level and beyond. “I just wanted my boss to get recognized for the efforts he has done, not only for me as a role model but for the things he has done for Oak Harbor’s community,” Parker shared. “Working grocery retail, I have had many store directors, but none so committed as him.” Parker said Ostrand serves as an inspiration for him and hoped to highlight his work in the community. “He (Ostrand) always tells when a good job is done and I figured it is time I did the same,” he said. “He is a great leader and makes me strive to do the same.” Ostrand, who has been the store director at Safeway for the past three years, said the key to making a fundraiser successful is keeping motivation and excitement high throughout the duration of the event, whether it be through hosting a dunk tank or other initiatives. “Safeway gives us a base plan, but then I kind of over-execute that base plan to make sure people stay excited about it, because the fundraisers we do typically last a month,” he said. “To keep a staff motivated for a month takes more than just the checkpoints, it is being engaged, it is being motivational to the team.” Ostrand said he draws inspiration from the connections he makes along the way and from the ability to see a direct influence on the community. During Safeway’s Innovation for Education month in March, Ostrand
Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Public Schools Jason Ostrand (second from right) helps to encourage his staff at Safeway to go above and beyond during the store’s fundraisers for everything from education to food drives. As pictured, Ostrand presents a check to a local teacher to help with further development of the school’s robotics club.
said he reached out to the communication department at Oak Harbor Public Schools, which was able to share the information with local teachers. Later on, Ostrand was able to present four local teachers with grants totaling $18,000 for projects ranging from support for a robotics class to garden supplies for an elementary school. “As a store director, we get to see the impact sometimes even at a different level than even the public sees,” he said. “For me, being able to go to the schools and see the teachers be so surprised was inspiring – the teachers had no idea that I was coming, they had no idea they won, or anything about that. I just showed up to class with balloons, cupcakes and a cardboard check.” Ostrand said although the island’s population changes constantly, there is still a strong sense of community. “I think what makes Oak Harbor pretty unique is how close-knit it is with how much turn the population has,” he said. “Being a Navy island, and believe me, living in Anacortes, my neighborhood is filled with pilots that get deployed, get transferred to different stations or different calls of duty, so
the population is changing often, going up, going down, different people going in and out — but the core group that is here, just how close they are and how much they support each other and how much they support the military, it just makes you want to try a little bit harder to help.” During the month of July, the focus is raising money for Strong Against Cancer, which will go directly to Seattle Children’s Hospital for research, Ostrand shared. He said the goal is to raise more than last year, and he even has a dunk tank event planned for July 29. “The Safeway Foundation actually covers all the administrative costs, so if you came in and donated a dollar, that dollar is going 100 percent to T-cell therapy research at Seattle Children’s, which is just a phenomenal new cancer treatment for kids that really have no other option where the standard chemo or radiation treatments have not worked,” he shared. To nominate a community member for Above & Beyond, please email publisher@ whidbeyweekly.com and look for an online nomination form soon at Whidbey Weekly’s website at whidbeyweekly.com.
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Crawl: First this movie hits you with a hurricane. Then it traps you in a slowly flooding attic. Then it attacks you with giant alligators. If someone in this movie doesn’t make one of the alligators swallow an alarm clock, that will be an opportunity missed. Five stars for giant alligators. ★★★★★ (R • 1 hr. 27 min.) The Lion King: I didn’t like this movie the first time around, so do your worst, Disney. Everything the light touches is your kingdom, after all. ★★★ (R • 1 hr. 48 min.) Midsommar: With “Hereditary,” director Ari Aster illustrated the horror of not being able to pick your family. This time, he shows us that life in a chosen family can be a horror all its own as a group of young people travel to a remote part of Sweden to experience a “festival” that happens once a century–and things go seriously, creepily, terribly sideways. ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 20 min.) Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: Quentin Tarantino’s movies can be hit or miss, but when he fires on all cylinders, no one can craft a free-wheeling, dynamic film that crackles with energy quite like Hollywood’s resident enfant terrible. This time he turns his lens to Tinseltown of the late 1960s and does some of his best work yet with the likes of Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Al Pacino firmly in tow. ★★★★★ (R • 2 hrs. 39 min.)
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COOL AND CREAMY THIS JULY – NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH Warm sunny days are magical and summer is synonymous with all things cool and refreshing, right? I know one of the first things that springs to mind when I ponder on what summer is to me, is ice cream. There are so many brands, flavors and types of ice cream available to us, not just in little parlors or from popular fast food places, but in the freezer section of every single grocery store across the country. Endless ways to enjoy a cool treat on a hot day, countless opportunities to have fun with creating a new favorite ice cream. So where did this summertime yummy come from? For how long has it been delighting people? The inventor of ice cream is said to be unknown, but the era in which he or she conceived of this creation is said to be around about the second century BC. Flavored ice was a ‘thing’ from about AD 54-86, when runners were sent up into the mountains to haul ice back down to be flavored with juices and fruits and then served to those craving a cool treat. It’s also believed Alexander the Great himself was partial to snow ice with a little honey and nectar on it. Or was it mixed in? Will we know for sure? I suppose it’s kind of like a rudimentary version of certain ice creameries that ask you if you want the toppings mixed in or put on top. In any event, half a millennium later, Marco Polo brought back with him, from one of his numerous voyages, a recipe for what we now know as modern-day sherbet and food historians believe this to be the recipe from which ice cream was born. This is disputed, supposedly, because Europe had experimentations of variations of sherbet and snow ice and the like cropping up pretty much everywhere, so pinning down the exact origins of ice cream in Europe is tedious, to say the least. In America, ice cream was available from around about the mid-1700s and it remained an exotic dessert for almost a century. Advances in technology meant ice cream popularity, production and availability continued to increase. Advancement in technology is a good thing, but it often phases out an old favorite for some people in lieu of the new and
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innovative. Where ice cream is concerned, this means the gradual disappearance of ice cream parlors and for a time this indeed happened. Thankfully, specialty ice cream stores are making a comeback and we can once again enjoy the sweet ambiance an ice cream parlor creates. It lends to summertime magic and memory making, I think. When I think about it though, creating these lazy day pastimes doesn’t have to be done at a parlor. We can do it all in the comfort of our own home, because making ice cream from scratch is not as difficult as one might think. First of all, you don’t have to make it from scratch, you could just buy it from the store and then turn your kitchen in to a little frosty shop of sorts. Make your own toppings bar and let your creative side go crazy for a moment. According to the FDA, vanilla is the most popular ice cream flavor and this is likely due to its versatility. Not only can it be eaten and enjoyed on its own, your topping selections are endless. Furthermore, vanilla ice cream is used to enhance other desserts (think, apple pie a la mode). The top ten flavors in the U.S. as far as ice cream goes are; vanilla, chocolate, cookies ‘n’ cream, mint chocolate chip, chocolate chip cookie dough, buttered pecan, cookie dough, strawberry, moose tracks and Neapolitan. I find it strange that dulce de leche and caramel didn’t make it onto the list. Those are my favorite though, and I have to remind myself sometimes that just because I love those flavors doesn’t mean everybody else does. They don’t know what they’re missing out on! Never mind, I’ll move on. As I mentioned, making your own ice cream from scratch is pretty easy. Yes, I know many recipes call for egg yolks and sugar and cream, and so on. I came across a recipe years ago that called for none of this. The only ingredients on the list were heavy cream, condensed milk and vanilla extract. I felt it a dubious claim that egg yolks weren’t needed in an ice cream recipe. After all, the yolks play a pretty important role in the making of good ice cream. They’re made up primarily of fat and protein and fat freezes in a different way than water. It doesn’t freeze as hard, which means a creamier consistency. Additionally, the protein in the yolks, when heated, coagulates and forms a mesh of sorts, which in turn can and does trap water within it. When water is trapped and frozen in this protein mesh, the water cannot freeze into chunky ice crystals, the result being a smooth and creamy end product. So, with this in mind, I decided a few years ago to give this new-found ice cream recipe, sans the eggs and granulated sugar, a go. I haven’t made ice cream any other way since. I included that recipe a couple years ago and I have since found another way to turn it into something all your own! Dear readers, July is National Ice Cream Month. Obviously – it’s summer! I encourage you to observe it in style and by that, I mean go and get yourself a serving of your favorite frozen treat! You could also just make it yourself and if you decide to do that, great! I’m including a recipe for simple ice cream, one that my kids love and I hope you and yours will enjoy it as much as we do! Please send any and all comments, questions and certainly, recipes you might like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail. com and we’ll do just that – Dish!
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tions with others are also likely. You need not venture far on the 27th to find yourself in some extraordinary circumstances.
CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock
ARIES (March 21-April 19) An unusually strong call to be in and around your home is probable this week. If the outer world makes it impossible for you to heed the call, you may find yourself retreating inward, acting out your desires in a daydream. Familiar objects from your past are likely to hold great appeal for the comfort they bring. The emotional content is more important than the thing itself. This applies to purchases you make on the 27th. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Partnerships of all kinds are favored this week, making it easy for you to enjoy shared interests and undertake common pursuits with someone close. Treat minor problems as expected parts of the journey and not as a sign that you’re on the wrong path. Two heads are better than one for resolving challenges, especially on the 27th, when difficulties become the cement that solidifies relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Family dynamics set the tone of the week. The negative aspects of those may fuel a strong drive toward independence. In your desire to break free, be careful that you don’t create a new version of the very situation you’re trying to leave behind. Long-hidden tensions are coming out, now, and unless you recognize your part in creating them, you doom yourself to repeating them. The 27th is as hard or easy as you make it. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your focus is likely to be on yourself this week, but not in a self-centered way. The joys and benefits of social activities are likely to fill your days, making you aware of the group and its goals and how you personally contribute to those. In short, events bring out the team player in you. If your contributions have been particularly noteworthy, they may earn you some form of praise or recognition on the 27th. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) You are likely to be absent from your normal haunts this week, perhaps due to a vacation or other elective activity. At the same time, you should be enjoying a high profile. The center of attention is likely to fall on you, in a good way, wherever you are. While you have the choice on the 27th of deciding how much or how little attention you wish to receive, the odds of a minor extravaganza are high. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Entertainment is likely to play a large role in your week. Depending on whether you are the entertainer or the entertained, your activity level may vary widely. You may be only the passive observer in a routine visit to a movie theater, but do not rule out something more extraordinary. Heightened communica-
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A spirit of optimism is well justified this week. It begins with your belief that the things you hold dear, including family, finances and personal assets, all connect you to a rosy future. This belief, if it inspires you to action and determined work, can amount to a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you keep the pressure on long enough, circumstance will bend in your favor. Be alert for clues that your reality is bending so on the 27th. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Events that work overwhelmingly in your favor this week might leave you feeling all but invincible. Memorize this high feeling. Remember it well. The knack of conjuring this feeling up out of memory allows you to return to it in the low times that invariably follow the highs. All manner of adversities are conquerable in this way. How well you master the technique is the key to your overall success. Practice on the 27th as chance permits. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are closer than you might think to an important breakthrough this week. A change of status is imminent for you, due in large part to the discipline and determination that defines your current approach to life. With the payoff for all your hard work so near, this is no time to slack off. Keep doing what you do, in the way you have been doing it. The 27th may well serve to illustrate luck’s direct link to that same hard work. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) There’s no harm in backing off the gas pedal just bit this week. A go-easy period would allow all your recent efforts the time needed to consolidate into a unified platform prior to your next advance. It’s true, what they say about all work and no play. Not a good thing. Chances are good that circumstances beyond your control have had you pulling double duty to keep up. If so, a break on the 27th is well-deserved. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) It’s an ambitious week, driven mostly by desire born of necessity. Initial success in whittling that multitude of items on your to-do list down to a manageable number could result in a second wind that allows you to tackle the rest. If so, press on. Move while the wind is at your back. There’s ample time for rest ahead. Not that all need be drudgery. Far from it. A whistle-while-you-work approach to the 27th is perfect. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) No need to get all tied up in knots about the key events in your life this week. When you start feeling tense, lighten up on the steering wheel. White-knuckle control is counterproductive at this time. Easy does it. Your ideas about timing and sequence are not necessarily the right ones. Your problems start when you begin to wrestle fate for control. If your plan isn’t working on the 27th, pause and look to see why.
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YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast, with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www. chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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Life Tributes HUGH BRAINARD Hugh Brainard, 95, of Oak Harbor, Wash., passed away peacefully in his home July 1, 2019. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor. Hugh was born in Topeka, Kan., Aug. 20, 1923, and grew up in Salinas, Calif. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17, just before the attack on Pearl Harbor, and served for 30 years. In June of 1944, just back from the Pacific, he married Lee Brainard after knowing her for only two weeks. Hugh began his Navy career as an aircraft mechanic, then became an air traffic controller, and in 1958, he was commissioned as an officer and received his wings shortly afterwards. He served in the Pacific during World War II and during the Vietnam War he deployed with his squadron on aircraft carriers, flying first with the A3 Skywarrior and then the A6 Intruder. He received many commendations for his service. After his retirement, he and his wife started a business, Island Images, and together they were active in the community. Hugh was an avid photographer, and was active with Lee in preserving Whidbey Island’s local history. Lee passed away in 2014 after 70 years of marriage. Hugh is survived by his two sons, Terry and Chris Brainard, his daughter, Jennifer Brainard, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was well loved and will be missed.
DEBORAH S. VOSS Deborah Sue Voss was born at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii Aug. 1, 1951, the first child of Thomas B. Gwartney and Esther Rose Gwartney. The family moved frequently as her father’s military career progressed. She lived in places such as San Diego, Calif.; Sanford, Fla.; Memphis, Tenn.; back to Hawaii; Kingsville, Texas; and Oak Harbor, Wash. Debbie married at a young age and had three children, Elizabeth, Kevin and Jessica. She followed her husband as he transferred to various military stations around the country in places such as Puerto Rico, Meridian, Miss.; Memphis; and of course, Oak Harbor, where she eventually settled after a divorce. Debbie had many hobbies through the years, among them sewing, basket weaving, quilting, crocheting and doing crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed gardening, decorating and cooking. Although she held various jobs as her children grew, it was only after they embarked on their own life journeys that she went to work full time. For a time, she worked at TSI in Oak Harbor, then at Best Western as the night auditor. She found her calling however, when she went to work for Service Alternatives as a caregiver for developmentally disabled adults, teaching them life skills and helping them make their way in the world. She stayed with Service Alternatives for several years, rising to the position of Program Manager. It was during this time that she met and married Carl Voss. Again, she was back in the military, moving to Yokosuka, Japan where they lived for four and a half years. While in Japan she had the opportunity to visit Guam, Hong Kong and Perth, Australia before returning to Oak Harbor. While her husband deployed, Debbie stayed home, enjoying her hobbies since she decided to retire after returning from Japan. Debbie passed away at her home on June 11, 2019 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband, Carl; her brother, Rick; her three children, six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. She will be missed by those she loved and by those whose lives she touched. Thank you’s go out to Island Hospital, especially the doctors, nurses and CNA’s in the ER, as well as the nurses and CNA’s that cared for Debbie while she recovered from her many bouts of illness. Thanks are also extended to the WhidbeyHealth Medical Center Hospice team for their attentiveness and care of Debbie and family at the end of her life. Debbie’s family suggests memorials in her name to Island Hospital Foundation. Donations can be made online at: www.islandhospitalfoundation.org/general-donation-form/. A Celebration of Life for Debbie will take place Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at the Rocky Point pavilion located behind the golf course on NAS Whidbey Island starting at 4 p.m. All are welcome.
JOE L. “BUD” METCALFE, JR. December 10, 1929 – June 15, 2019
Joe “Bud” Metcalfe passed away June 15, 2019, in Oak Harbor, Wash. at the age of 89. He was surrounded by many family members.
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he liked farming and bought a dairy farm in Satsop, Wash. He liked the farm and all the things it brought. During this time, Bonnie worked for Valentine Realty. Bud was then faced with another decision, as his son Steve and daughter Belle did not wish to be farmers. Knowing all the local dairy farmers, he threw his name in to work for the DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association). Bud was now measuring milk quantity and quality. He sold the farm and moved to Elma, Wash. A friend then helped him get a job with Weyerhaeuser in Cosmopolis. He moved again to the opposite side of Elma, on Hurd Road. It was at this residence Bonnie became terminally ill and passed away in Sept., 1986. Bud never remarried, but continued working for Weyerhaeuser until his retirement from the company. He later moved to a house up Cloquallum Road, closer to Shelton, and near a cabin the family had at Lost Lake. Bud loved to hunt and fish, and later did some traveling. Bud’s first big road trip was flying back east to help his son, Steve Sr., and daughter-in-law, Judy, bring back a new conversion van, which Steve had bought from Judy’s dad. Bud loved the trip and was impressed with Mount Rushmore, Chief Crazy Horse and Deadwood. He also went on a couple of cruises with a good friend, just to see what they were all about. On one of Bud’s last fishing trips with his dad, there was Bud, his dad, Joe Sr., son Steve Sr. and grandson Steve II. With his usual big smile, he said, “You don’t see four generations of Metcalfe’s fishing in a boat every day!” He loved to be with family and friends, and loved helping family members out. At one point, his daughter Belle was a single parent trying to make ends meet, and he took his granddaughter, Annabelle, everywhere he went. Bud was proud his daughter Belle went to college and later worked for Boeing. He also taught his grandson, Steve II, to ride horses. He spent his last few years at Summerhill in Oak Harbor, closer to his family. He had stories too numerous to list with all of the extended family. Bud didn’t care very much for the Summerhill lifestyle, but he very much liked being close to family and new-made friendships. He loved to take road trips around Oak Harbor to check things out and would never check in and out like Summerhill wanted him to do. His thought was, “This is an island and I’m sure they can find me if they need to.” Bud would visit his son, Steve Sr., for coffee most every day. He loved that the girls in the office brought him a coffee and a Baby Ruth candy bar where son Steve Sr. worked. Bud would then head to Steve Jr’s. septic business to visit next. He never let any grass grow under him and would often take off with Judy, his daughter-in-law, for lunch and more road trips. This, however, got modified when he ended up waiting at a nail salon with Judy. Bud will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves a large extended family. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Annabelle Metcalfe, his brothers, Bob and Rod, and sister, Jackie; also his wife, Bonnie. Bud will be remembered by his children: Steve Metcalfe Sr. and Belle Metcalfe-Oliphant. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Steve Metcalfe II, AnnaBelle Johnston, Chrystal Weld, Walter Catterlin, Jessica Oliphant, Jarred Oliphant and Jordan Oliphant and their spouses. Bud also leaves 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. At Bud’s request, he did not want a memorial service, but preferred to have any donations made in his honor to a favorite charity. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com. The family would like to thank Island Hospital in Anacortes for their kind care, WhidbeyHealth Hospice and of course, the staff at Summerhill.
DAVID PETER MICHEL David Peter Michel, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully Friday, July 12, 2019 in Mount Vernon, Wash., with his wife, Dorothy, by his side. David P. Michel was born in Natick, Mass., June 1, 1938. He grew up in Norwood, Mass., and graduated from Norwood High School in 1957. David and four siblings grew up in the foster care system, but he found his family when he joined the Navy. He entered active duty in1957 and attended boot camp at NTC Great Lakes. He completed his auspicious career 30 years later, retiring as a command master chief at NAS Whidbey Island, his final duty station. In 1961, David met his first wife, Helen, a mother of four children: Larry, Susan, Belle, and Diana. They married in 1962. David became an instant father and always accepted everyone as family and never treated anyone differently. Shortly after marrying Helen, he had orders to Florida. In Jacksonville, in 1962, David was born. Dave then received orders to go to San Diego, Calif. In Chula Vista, Calif., in 1964, Peter was born. Dave got orders back to Whidbey Island. After arriving in Oak Harbor, Wash., in 1965, Teresa was born. Helen passed away in 1990. After the loss of Helen, David went to Skagit Valley College and received his Associates Degree in Human Services. He then worked for Service Alternatives and eventually ended up volunteering for Disabled American Veterans. It was there David, ever the flirt, met Dorothy. Dave and Dottie were married in Idaho, in 2001. Dottie brought into the family two more children, Jennifer and Christopher, and eight more grandchildren. Dave and Dottie RV’d across the country three times, belonged to several RV groups, and RV’d until they couldn’t do it anymore. David and Dottie moved from Oak Harbor to a retirement community in Mount Vernon in 2017. Throughout his Navy career, he rose in rank and responsibility. He was an aircrewman for P2V-75 aircraft (combat), magazine leading petty officer, ammunition quality assurance chief, armament branch CPO, nuclear weapons coordinator, nuclear and conventional weapons loading and delivery instructor, nuclear safety officer and command master chief petty officer. Throughout and after his career, Dave remained committed to his family of aviation ordnance men and women and helped establish Chapter Three at Whidbey Island. Dave continued to contribute to the success, professionalism, and reputation of the AO community through his continued high level of commitment to the national and chapter levels. This led to his induction in the Aviation Ordnance Hall of Fame in 2013.
Bud was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Wauconda, Wash. He grew up and went to school in Tonasket, Wash. Bud left the east side of the state to try to find work in Western Washington. He was hired at a Seattle foundry and during that period met the love of his life, Bonnie White. They married soon after.
David P. Michel is survived by his wife, Dottie Michel; children, Larry Boyle (Patty); Belle Canaday (Pat); Diana Kinney; Pete Michel (Stacey); Teresa Besaw (Jim); Jennifer Phillips (Dennis); and Christopher Anthony (Jenne). He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Michel; daughter, Susan Anderson; son, David Michel; and his brothers, Philip Michel, Don Michel and Bob Michel; and his sister, Patricia “Patsy” Ham.
Bud decided to try something else and went to barber school. Upon graduating, he worked in Seattle and then finally ended up in Bothell. By this time, Bud and Bonnie had two kids, Steve and Belle. He then decided
A funeral service for David will be held at Wallin Funeral Home in Oak Harbor at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. A graveside service with Military Honors will follow and then a reception at 2 p.m. at the CPO Club. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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