Whidbey Weekly, August 13, 2015

August 13 - August 19, 2015

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Pinks are here What an exciting couple of weeks it has been. Pinks are just flooding into the Puget Sound and many anglers around the island are reporting easy limits of pinks. Popular spots like Fort Casey, Lagoon Point and Bush Point are all hot spots right now and beach access can be very limited in these areas so plan your trips accordingly.

This past Thursday, August 6, I had the distinct honor of being asked to speak at The Fishin Club of Whidbey Island ( www. myfishinclub.com) down at the M-Bar-C Ranch in Freeland. I would like to thank Scott and the club for inviting me and hope everyone had as much fun as I did. I admit I was a bit nervous at first but once I got started I had a great time. I probably could have kept speaking for another hour or so because they were so welcoming. If you can, I suggest you go to one of the meetings, which are held the first Thursday of the month and start at 7:00PM. A great group of like-minded anglers discussing fishing opportunities around the island is an enjoyable way to spend an evening. It was a short 45 minute drive for me from Oak Harbor and I had my boat in tow for a little show and tell.

The Fishing Club is hosting a Pink Salmon Derby August 22 where proceeds will go to their annual college student scholarship which is awarded to a student going into Marine or Land Conservation fields of study. Derby tickets are being sold at the Freeland Ace Hardware, 1609 East Main St., until the August 21 and are $10 for adults, $3 for anglers 12 and younger. Prizes will be handed out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd largest Pinks in both the Adult and Youth categories at 4:15PM at the Freeland Ace Hardware. You must be in line by 4PM to be eligible for a prize. There will also be random raffle drawings throughout the awards ceremony so take advantage of the great fishing and help support a local club which provides scholarships to some very deserving students.

After this weekend’s reports it appears as if a large chunk of the 6.8 million Pinks have arrived around the island. Fishing has picked up everywhere from North Beach all the way to Possession. The San Juan Islands are still producing limits but not like they were 2 weeks ago. For those of us who prefer to fish from a boat this is good news because our gas bills will go down quite a bit.

Local rivers like the Skagit and Snohomish have opened up as well. Here you’ll have to change your tactics a bit. Switching to a smaller lure will prove to be a much better option in the rivers. It will also provide you with a visual of just how much these fish go through to get into the river. They look a whole lot different.

If you haven’t heard about the closure, I can't emphasize enough to check the WDFW web site before heading out. As of the writing of this article, fishing for salmon is closed south and west of a line from Foulweather Bluff to Olele Point to the Hood Canal Bridge within Marine Catch Area 9, except angling for salmon from shore is allowed from the Hood Canal Bridge to the northern boundary of Salsbury Point Park. It is important everyone go out knowing the changes so as to avoid a possible citation from the WDFW. As for those other elusive species, kings

and cohos, it appears they are just starting to make their way in from the Pacific. Not in any big numbers but that could change any day now with the long overdue rain we had this past weekend. I have read reports of some nice kings being taken in the Hood Canal area. With another fishing closure in area 9 to protect these returning Hood Canal fish, seems the state believes they are too.

Crabbing is still pretty good right now.

Matter of fact, I would compare it to being as good as any of the last 3 or so years of openers. Without the commercial pressure normally seen just prior to the recreation season, crabbers have been doing outstanding up and down the island. Right now you might have to work a little harder to fill your punch card but this season has sure been one heck of a year.

One word of caution and I can’t stress this enough, be sure when you go out you have all the required safety equipment, you use it and you know the limits and condition of your boat. This past weekend it appears Crescent Harbor has yet claimed another life of someone, I presume, was crabbing.

The young lady who was with him managed to swim ashore but the 33 year old man she was with is missing. He was a sailor attached to NAS Whidbey Island.

Crescent Harbor has claimed the lives of a few crabbers. I have cringed on more than one occasion when I see the condition and type of craft people will go out in just to drop a crab pot or two. There can be a lot of boats out there and the water can get choppy so when I see a boat loaded beyond its limit with only inches of freeboard, I find it difficult to understand why. A life sure is not worth a limit of crab by any means so please be careful and if you’re in a bigger boat, you have to watch out for these people as well.

Hunting is right around the corner and the WDFW has additional opportunity for multi-season tag applicants. According to their website “Beginning, Aug. 10, 2015, at 12 p.m., those hunters who were selected but have not purchased a tag AND those who were not selected but purchased an application will be eligible to purchase a Multi-Season Tag on a first-come, first-serve basis.” Be sure to check out the website for eligibility and other information. At the time of their press release they had approximately 180 elk tags and 3,300 deer tags available.

We are just under a month away until some archery hunting opportunities are available and this could be a great way to get in some extra hunting this year, provided you’re not successful the first time.

I hope many of you can get out and enjoy the fishing now especially since the weather has cooled down. If you have any reports, pictures, questions or comments please send them to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@ gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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Two weeks ago, on the first day of August, I had the honor and pleasure of participating in the Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN) Frolic, held at the beautiful country home and gardens of Georgia Gerber and Randy Hudson.

The WIN Board and Staff of Mary Fisher, Margaret Andersen, Stephanie Zea, Pam LeLoup, Laura Taylor, Barb Schiltz, Kristi O'Donnell, Heather Racicot, Tiffany Paine, and Betty Freeman gathered the volunteers and supporters of WIN to put together an incredible evening of fun, food, fellowship, and frolic.

WIN helps feed kids in our community by funding groceries which make 2,000 meals every month. You read that correctly – 2,000 meals a month. These meals, made daily with enduring love and fresh ingredients, have helped feed many in our caring community.

Betty Freeman, local journalist, and manager of the WIN vending operations used to distribute food to those in need, joined with her husband Dan over two years ago to help WIN carry out their mission. Betty's first hand observations from this Herculean effort were shared enthusiastically and poignantly

by Kristi O'Donnell at the conclusion of the evening's silent auction. Our thanks to Betty for her permission in sharing her meditations with our readers.

WIN’s free vending machine program My husband Dan and I have been filling the WIN vending machines daily for over two years. In that time we’ve had several encounters with our clients, including notes left for us at the Clinton shed.

A woman left a note that said: “Thank you for feeding my toddler and me today.�

Another mom wrote: “Without you we wouldn’t eat today.�

We often get notes like, “Thanks for the delicious food� or “This is an awesome program – thanks so much for your kindness and generosity.�

Others simply say: “God Bless You!�

One young man calls himself “The Blueberry Yogurt King� and signs his grateful notes TBBYK. We always try to put blueberry yogurt in the Clinton machine for him.

Not all of our clients are young people.

One day in 2013, when we were filling the machine behind the South Whidbey Commons, an elderly man came by on a motor scooter. He told us he was 78 years old and living at Scatchet Head in a trailer and received Social Security of $800 a month.

“My check won’t come for a few days, so I can’t buy food till it comes,� he said apologetically.

He was very grateful for the two sandwiches and yogurt we gave him.

“This will see me through until my check comes,� he said.

Another older man came to the Clinton machine one day as we were filling it. He was clean-shaven and neatly dressed in a freshly pressed white shirt. We gave him a couple of peanut butter sandwiches and milk. He was on his way to walk on the ferry.

“Nobody wants to hire a 68-year-old,� he said, by way of explanation for his need to get the free food.

Then there was the one-armed man who came on foot to the Clinton machine to get food for his kids. We tried to load him up with a sack of food but he proffered his missing arm and said, “I can only carry so much. I’ll come back tomorrow.�

At the end of the month, the machines are often emptied at the end of the day.

Kathy McCabe of Good Cheer explained to me that often food bank clients run out of points around mid-month or out of food

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stamps by then, so the need for the supplemental food is greater.

Our response is to fill the machines as full as possible every day. We are especially mindful about putting in several sources of protein, such as sandwiches, hard-boiled eggs, bean and rice wraps, milk, cheeses sticks, trail mix, and yogurt. Earlier in the month we often find the veggies are the last thing to be taken, but after mid-month, even the veggies are gone at the end of the day.

One day we were filling the machine in the Langley Good Cheer store when a woman shopper asked what we were doing.

I explained the WIN program and told her the food was free and the machines were filled every day. She said she was a visitor from another state and had never heard of anything like this. She had tears in her eyes when she handed me a $5 bill for WIN. Dan and I enjoy this daily mission to fill the machines with nutritious food. For us, it’s a kind of positive meditation on how fortunate we are. We’re glad to be able to help.

Early on we decided we could not control or judge who used the machines, and to imagine ourselves in the place of the people who need to use them. By offering a variety of nutritious foods, we feel we’re helping people make good choices for themselves and their families. Whatever else they choose, eating this food may be the best thing they do for themselves in a day.

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Thank you, Betty and Dan, for bringing this reality to our eyes, ears, and hearts.

If you would like to learn more about WIN, check out their details at www.whidbeyislandnourishes.org. There is a link on their web site which enables one to donate using PayPal or Network for Good. With almost $2,000 a month needed for trail mix, $1300 a month for fresh fruit, $880 a month for yogurt, $640 a month for veggie snacks, and another $3,000 per month needed for bread, string cheese, milk, turkey, ham, peanut butter and eggs, every dollar counts.

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When you throw a baby in the air, the baby laughs because she knows you will catch her. That's TRUST. Every night we go to bed without any assurance of being alive the next morning, but still we set the alarms to wake up. That's HOPE. We plan big things for tomorrow in spite of zero knowledge of the future. That's CONFIDENCE. We see the world suffering but still we get married and have children. That's LOVE. On an old man's shirt was written a sentence – I am not 80 years old...I am sweet 16 with 64 years experience. That's ATTITUDE. Thanks to Greenbank Wayne for reminding us of the above and that there is more to life than news, weather, and sports.

Thanks also to Whidbey Weekly reader Professor Jimmy Lentz of Northern Illinois University for reminding us why our car and truck windshields are so large, and why our rear view mirrors are so small – Because our past is not as important as our future!

Look ahead, and move on.

Have a super week.

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Bits & Pieces up; setting up and tearing down; taking care of trash (really! That’s a big deal at a festival); cheerful helpfulness.

Additional info and photos can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/soroptimistinternationalofcoupeville/events

The Artists for sharing their creativity with the rest of us.

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Hot Rock PIzza for providing awesome food and cheeriness.

All our Facebook fans who have kindly shared our posts and gotten the word out.

Letters to the Editor Editor, Islanders voted resoundingly last week for change and improvement at our hospital.

As the “Voice of Reform” candidate who campaigned against the status quo, I thank you for your votes and your confidence that we can achieve greatness at Whidbey General.

Let’s not settle for less! The sentiment was widespread, as each of the four precinct areas (North, Central, South Whidbey and Oak Harbor) supported me over the incumbent.

Overall as of Friday, you’ve given me 46.78% of the votes, versus 37.61% for Ms Gardner, with a vote margin of 930.

I pledge in the next 12 weeks to work harder yet to build up your trust. I’m offering fresh ideas, as readers of my campaign website and blog (wghblogger.com) are aware. I’m doubling up on my work ethic and energy level—look for me in my aqua scrubs! I’m grateful and humbled by your past support and votes, but we need to do it one more time on November 3. Put me on the board, and I will make a difference. Let’s make Whidbey General be the best it can be.

Rob Born, Greenbank Candidate for Hospital Board, Position 2

Editor, It’s not possible to run a festival without lots of people helping. So, I would like to give thanks to: Pacific Northwest Art School - without you we wouldn’t be enjoying the wine and beer garden, and there would be less art in the neighborhood.

Don Meehan - for his enthusiastic interpretation of the cool lavender processing machines he created and explaining our distilling process.

Roberta Piercy, Zach Piercy, and the Tsunami Paddlers who helped Roberta run the Wine and Beer Garden.

Kay Parsons and Diane for staffing the Wine and Beer Garden on Saturday, for bringing awesome flowers, and designing the table tents.

Margaret Pisa for her miraculous way with kids (real ones and older folks who wished they were kids again) while making rock painting possible at the festival.

MJ Durand for organizing and supporting the artists who showed at the festival.

Vern Olson for loaning us sound equipment.

All the musicians for outstanding performances: The Shifty Sailors, Skinny Tie Jazz, Siri Bardarson, and Original Jim (Castaneda) Whidbey Weekly and Whidbey News Times for your special coverage of the festival.

The staff at Lavender Wind who worked at the festival (Beverley Walton, MJ Durand, Margaret Pisa, Max Anderson, Brennan Callahan, Norma Almario, Roberta Piercy, Kendall Sirak, Betty Bastai, Ellen Hovde, Dominque Knight, Claire Meitus, Will Miller, Amy Pisa, Kayla Smerer, and Jenn Thompson for: organizing both shops; getting our food ready and selling it; helping to get parking squared away; helping put up and take down signs; distilling demonstrations; wreath and lavender wand demonstrations; harvesting lavender for the demonstrations; making sure all the things we needed were there; getting enough change set

And finally, for the weather that managed to keep the sun on the festival and bring the rain during off hours.

Sarah Richards, Lavender Wind

Editor, The discussion on the island surrounding the Greenbank Farm business owners and the actions of two of the Port Commissioners is still a hot topic. That’s good, because it increases the level of awareness of many people to the quality of their locally elected officials. I think the behavior of Marshall Bronson and John Carr was arrogant and disrespectful. They did not work together in good faith with the Greenbank folks and they disregarded the quality of products and services the Greenbank Farm provides.

I go to the farm often. It is a positive, wholesome place with high quality products that have been consistent over a number of years.

The events in the past years have been great; dances, kids’ events, fairs, markets, etc. It is a destination point for many tourists and a gathering place for north, central and south islanders. Perhaps, the men in question can reconsider their position. People of integrity admit to mistakes and do change their mind.

Let’s see and let’s look forward to the new people coming on board.

Dianna Deseck-Piazzon, Coupeville

Esteemed Commissioners, As an Island County taxpayer for the past sixteen years and full time resident since 2012, I’ve been amazed and disappointed by the lack of transparency or process in the board’s decision to sunset relations with the Greenbank Farm Management Group.

It appeared that the only dissenting vote (Mike Diamanti) was as taken by surprise as were the rest of the citizens gathered at the recent port commission meeting.

In light of the two commissioners who have supported this action over the objections of the citizens, I’d offer the following ideas: 1. Table the recent vote to discontinue working with the GFMG 2. Form a citizen’s advisory panel to examine the port’s and farm’s future plans, budgets, etc.

3. Provide a meaningful forum to accept input from ALL stakeholders This reexamination period would provide all of the stakeholders an opportunity to express their concerns and for the incoming port commissioners to work WITH the community to identify a mutually acceptable solution to this situation.

Bob Monroig, Greenbank

Soroptimist International of Coupeville Backpack Project Soroptimist International of Coupeville is collecting school supplies, backpacks, and cash donations for local students in need. On Friday, August 14, from 10:00am to 7:00pm, Soroptimist members will be in front of Prairie Center Red Apple to collect school supplies and donations. You will also be able to add a donation to your purchases when you check out.

Donations can also be dropped off at Cascade Insurance (next to PC Red Apple) Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, through August 14.

SIOC is teaming up with the Prairie Center Red Apple and the Readiness to Learn program to support local children in need. Last year, with your donations, they were able to help 93 children in the Coupeville School District.

Maui Gate Closed for Hydroplane Races The Maui Avenue gate on Seaplane Base will be closed from August 14-16, 2015 for the Hydroplane Races being conducted at the Oak Harbor Marina. The Torpedo Road gate will be open for access to the Seaplane Base during this time.

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Ala Spit County Park Restoration and Park Closure Island County was awarded a Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) grant to conduct salmon habitat restoration at Ala Spit County Park located in Oak Harbor, on north Whidbey Island. Grant funds will be utilized to remove the 425’ concrete vertical bulkhead and modify the rock groin (jetty) installed at the Spit in the mid-1960s. Removal of the bulkhead will restore nearshore drift cell processes that support juvenile salmonid rearing habitat, surf smelt and Pacific sand lance spawning habitat, and submerged aquatic vegetation habitat. Restoring the ability of sediment to be transported and then deposited along the spit will maintain the appropriate sediment composition for forage fish habitat. By modifying the rock groin (jetty) that is currently redirecting accumulating sand eastward of the spit, the natural accumulation rates on the spit will be restored and better balance the natural erosion, deposition and grain-size sorting on the neck of the spit. A copy of the report and project plans for restoration is available at http://www.islandcountyeh.org/Projects.

Construction will begin on August 24 and will be completed by September 25, 2015.

In order to complete this work and ensure public safety, the Park will be closed during the construction period.

The Ala Spit restoration project underwent a rigorous local, regional and statewide evaluation process, intended to identify the most effective and scientifically sound proposals to benefit salmonids listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. Island County is located in the migration corridors used by most Puget Sound juvenile and adult salmon. The nearshore and coastal estuaries of sites, such as Ala Spit, have been documented to provide critical shelter, food and physiological refuge for these fish.

Ala Spit County Park, located off Jones road on Skagit Bay, comprises four acres of uplands, 5,000 feet of beach and tidelands, plus the 8-acre sand and gravel spit. Nearby residents, fishers, beach walkers, bird watchers and other park visitors are invited to learn more about the project at an open house on Saturday, August 15, 2015 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Ala Spit County Park.

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In theater terms, to “strike the show” is to disassemble the entirety of the set, return all equipment to storage and leave the venue as it was before the show was set up.

The August 15 lineup features local artists such as: Harbor Lights (Jim & Betty Lightner), The Shifty Sailors, Karl Olsen (The Brothers Four), Kaj Lund-Olsen, Steve Showell & JoAnne Rause, Andy Walker, Richards Sisters (Renee & Reed Richards), June Shellene and Arne Bergstrom.

“Summer Strike!” is a benefit concert for Whidbey Children’s Theater, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization. Whidbey Children’s Theater has provided training for youth in performing arts for over 30 years. Learn more about the magic and how to be a part of it at: www.wctmagic.org [Submitted by Kathryn Lynn Morgen, WCT]

WAIF Celebrates 25 Years at Wag ‘n’ Walk!

Founded in 1990, WAIF will celebrate 25 years of pet adoptions on Sunday, August 16 at this year’s Wag ‘n’ Walk. Taking place from 11:00am to 3:00pm at beautiful Greenbank Farm, Wag ‘n’ Walk is one of Whidbey Island’s most unique community events for families and dogs alike!

Many non-profit and pet rescue groups will be represented, along with many local vendors selling tempting things to buy and eat. Lots of fun activities too for dogs and families to participate in like bobbing for hot dogs, a cake walk, pony rides, face painting and a photo booth. Wag ‘n’ Walk will also feature a silent auction and a “Pours for Paws” beer garden.

Bid on items that you simply won’t be able to pass up for yourself or for your canines!

Proceeds from the silent auction and beer garden will go to help shelter animals of WAIF. Demonstrations will include an exciting presentation from Washington State Patrol Search Dogs. WAIF will also have adoptable dogs at Wag ‘n’ Walk in the hope that matches can be made for forever homes.

Wag ‘n’ Walk is a joyous celebration of the rescue efforts of all adopters and supporters, and also an opportunity to share how one can make a difference of giving homeless dogs and cats a second chance. To learn more, contact Merritt Atwood for details at atwoodjm@ whidbey.com.

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

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Song Fest at Tilth Market August 16

L​ ocal musicians and beloved community members Jim & Betty Lightner will host an evening of music—new, original, old standards and even sing-along songs—performed by a stellar lineup of local musicians on Saturday, August 15 at 7:30pm in the Whidbey Children’s Theater auditorium.

A festival of a songs will take place during shopping hours at the South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market on Sunday, August 16. The fun part of this music festival is a sing-along of many well-known pieces, including peace and anti-war songs of the 1960s, popular oldies and more. Several members from La Voz de Paz (Voice of Peace), an interfaith choir from Gig Harbor, will present songs praising the Universe (God). From Sound Singers Japanese Choir of Lynnwood, come two experienced guitarists and singers, Frank Fukuda and Ouchi Sakae, as well as soprano singer, Masako Price.

Takehiro Hara, and Ang Li are from the Seattle Evergreen Men’s Chorus. (Takehiro is also a member of Sound Singers.) Solo performers are Fumi Tagata, classical singer, soprano soloist of Island Consort, and Arthur Keast, former Whidbey Islander fiddler/singer.

The event, “Summer Strike!” is a benefit concert and wrap party for the 2014-2015 Whidbey Children’s Theater season. Tickets are available at the door, $5 for youth and $10 for adults.

August 15 is a Japanese holiday marking the end of World War II, therefore the songs for this event promote peace and are aniti-war.

Fumi Tagata will sing the beautiful lyrical antiwar song from Okinawa, “Sugar Cane Fields.”

For further information, contact Lori Clark, Island County Department of Natural Resources Manager at (360) 679-7352.

[Submitted by Lori Clark]

Jim & Betty Lightner Host Benefit Concert for Whidbey Children’s Theater

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Event organizer, Rumi Keast, has organized a dozen benefit concerts on Whidbey Island and Gig Harbor since 2011 for various causes including 2011Japan Earthquake survivor’s support and childhood cancer research.

The performance takes place between 11:00am and 2:00pm. The market is located at 2812 Thompson Road, off SR 525, between Bayview and Freeland. Visitors can find food and drink on site, clean restrooms, wifi and plenty of parking. Local produce is at its freshest and ripest this time of year. SNAP cards and FMNP coupons are welcome. For more information, contact market@southwhidbeytilth. org or call (360) 544-2278.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott]

Public Meetings on Proposed FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proposing changes to Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and the Board of County Commissioners wishes to notify property owners who might be affected by those changes. Postcards were mailed to property owners who may be negatively affected by these changes.

While the County does not publish flood maps, it will be hosting public meetings with FEMA on the proposed map changes, so you are informed as to potential impact the new maps may have on insurance rates or requirements for development.

You can access a ‘map viewer’ to see properties included in the flood zone: http://bit. ly/1tJh5tr

For an explanation of the flood zone designations, go to: https://www.fema.gov/floodzones -To receive a printed map of your property and the flood map overlay, e-mail: FEMArequest@co.island.wa.us. Please provide your full name, address with zip code, parcel number (if known). Your map will be available to you at the public meeting.

Public meetings with FEMA will be:

Wednesday, August 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander Street

Thursday, August 27, 6:00pm-8:00pm Camano Center, 141 NE Camano Drive [Submitted by Paula Bradshaw, Island County Planning & Community Development]

Volunteers Needed at WGH Are you interested in a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Looking to meet new people and contribute to our community?

As Whidbey General Hospital celebrates their 45th year anniversary and the building project for their new wing, they are currently seeking community members who are interested in volunteering at the South Whidbey Community Clinic or at the Hospital in Coupeville.

Please contact Nancy Bailey, Manager of Volunteer Services at Whidbey General Hospital at bailen@whidbeygen.org or call (360) 678-7656 X 3246 or (360) 321-7656 X 3246.

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Island Beach Access Holding a Kayak Raffle Island Beach Access, a nonprofit all volunteer organization, is selling $5 raffle tickets throughout the month of August for a new Sun Dolphin Aruba 10’ Kayak. A fun, single seat, recreational kayak with excellent stability, the Sun Dolphin is easy to carry at only 40 pounds and comes with oars and a waterproof container.

The mission of Island Beach Access (IBA) is to identify, research, map, sign & preserve public access to public shorelines of Island County for its citizens & visitors. Public meetings are held at 11:00am on the second Friday of each month at Whidbey Telecom in Freeland. You can help support the mission of IBA by purchasing a $5 raffle ticket. For more information, call (360) 222-0109 or visit www. islandbeachaccess.org

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Inflation and Your Retirement Income Strategy You might not think much about inflation. After all, it’s been quite low for the past several years. Still, you may want to take it into account when you’re planning your retirement income strategy.

Of course, no one can really predict the future course of inflation. But it’s a pretty safe bet it won’t disappear altogether — and even a mild inflation rate, over time, can strongly erode your purchasing power.

Consider this: If you were to purchase an item today for $100, that same item, in 25 years, would cost you $209, assuming an annual inflation rate of 3%. That’s a pretty big difference.

During your working years, you can hope that your income will at least rise enough to match inflation.

But what about when you retire? How can you minimize the impact of inflation on your retirement income?

One thing you can certainly do is include an inflation assumption in your calculations of how much annual income you’ll need. The number you choose as an inflation factor could possibly be based on recent inflation levels, but you might want to err on the conservative side and use a slightly higher figure.

Since you may be retired for two or three decades, you might have to periodically adjust the inflation factor to correspond to the actual inflation rate.

Another important step is maintaining an investment portfolio that can potentially provide returns well above the inflation rate. Historically, stocks have been the only investment category — as opposed to investments such as Treasury bills and long-term government bonds — whose returns have significantly outpaced inflation. So you may want to consider owning an appropriate percentage of stocks and stock-based investments in your portfolio, even during your retirement years.

Now, you might be concerned at the mention of the words “stocks� and “retirement years� in the same sentence. After all, stocks will fluctuate in value, sometimes dramatically, and even though you may be retired for a long time, you won’t want to wait for years to “bounce back� from a bad year in the market.

But not all investments move in the same direction at the same time; spreading your dollars among a range of asset classes — large stocks, small and mid-cap stocks, bonds, , certificates of deposit (CDs), foreign investments and so on — may help you reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio.

And you don’t even have to rely solely on stocks to help combat inflation. You could also consider Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities, or TIPS. When you purchase a TIPS, your principal increases with inflation and decreases with deflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Your TIPS pay interest twice a year, at a fixed rate; this rate is applied to the adjusted principal, so your interest payments will rise with inflation and fall with deflation. When your TIPS matures, you will receive adjusted principal or original principal, whichever is greater. As is the case with other bonds, though, you could choose to sell your TIPS before it matures.* Work with your financial advisor to help decide what moves are right for you to help protect your retirement income from inflation. It may be a “hidden� threat, but you don’t want to ignore it. *Yield to maturity cannot be predetermined, due to uncertain future inflation adjustments. If TIPS are sold prior to maturity, you may receive less than your initial investment amount. If bonds are not held in a tax-advantaged account, investors will be required to pay federal taxes on the accredited value annually, although they will not receive any principal payment until maturity. When the inflation rate is high and the principal value is rising significantly, the taxes paid on TIPS may exceed interest income received. Therefore, TIPS may not be suitable for investors who depend on their investments for living expenses.

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Filipino Christian Fellowship Sunday School, 1:00pm; Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland

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.

Coupeville Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, August 13, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church One pint of blood can save 3 lives and together we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in, or to schedule an appointment, go to bloodworksNW.org/schedule or call (800) 398-7888.

For more information, call Paddy Roberts at (360) 678-8746 or the Coupeville Lions Club at (360) 678-4105. The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 North Main Street.

Music Among the Trees Thursday, August 13, 6:00pm-7:30pm South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Bring a picnic and enjoy great Blues Music in the Amphitheater by “Lentil Bean” Frederick Bryan. This is a free event. A Discover Pass is required for parking. For more information, visit www.foswsp.org

Oak Harbor Hydroplane Races Friday, August 14, 5:00pm-11:00pm Saturday, August 15, 11:00am-11:00pm Sunday, August 16, 11:00am Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor The Friday night kick off party will include hydroplane displays, autographs from the races, a beer garden and live music starting at 7:00pm. Racing on Saturday and Sunday is expected to start at 2:00pm but is subject to change. Watch the races, visit the display booths, food vendors and beer garden. Live music Saturday night. For more information, visit www.oakharborhydros.com

Open Mic Night Friday, August 14, 6:30pm-8:00pm Blooms Winery Tasting Room, Langley A casual and intimate setting for musicians to perform live and play a song or two, or for a poet to recite some of their verse. Anyone interested in being included in the evening’s talent showcase can call the tasting room at (360) 321-0515. Drop-ins are accepted.

For non-musicians, come listen, support and encourage those brave souls on stage. Blooms Winery Tasting Room is located in the historic Bayview Cash Store at Bayview Corner.

Coupeville Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast Saturday, August 15, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Lodge Cost: $7 per person, $3 for children under 12 All you can eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, and orange juice. The Coupeville Masonic Lodge is located at 805 N Main Street.

Interpretive Beach Walk Saturday, August 15, 10:00am South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Interpretive Beach Walk with WSU Beachwatcher guides John Leaser and Claudia Mitchell. This is a free event. A Discover Pass is required for parking. For more information, visit www.foswsp.org

Interpretive Walk & Talk Saturday, August 15, 3:00pm South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Interpretive walk and talk with Kevin Zobrist.

“Heart rot” in trees will be discussed. Books available for purchase and signing. This is a free event. A Discover Pass is required for parking. For more information, visit www.foswsp. org

Wag N Walk Sunday, August 16, 11:00am-3:00pm Greenbank Farm, Greenbank Lots of fun activities and games for you and your canine friends, such as pony rides for kids, rescue groups, costume contest, King & Queen contest, silent auction, Washington State Patrol Search Dog Demo, food and pet-related vendors, and the “Pours for Paws” beer garden. Best of all, it’s free to attend. For more information, call (360) 331-6274 or visit www.wagnwalk.org

Sounds of Summer Music Series Wednesday, August 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Come enjoy some original rock n’ roll performed by the Western Heroes. The Sounds of Summer Music Series is presented by Goosefoot and the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Department (SWPRD). Admission is free of charge; food and beverages are available for purchase, or attendees are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the grounds. The Bayview Cash Store is located at 5603 Bayview Road.

Music Among the Trees Thursday, August 20, 6:00pm-7:30pm South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Bring a picnic and enjoy great Blues Music in the Amphitheater by “Lentil Bean” Frederick Bryan. This is a free event. A Discover Pass is required for parking. For more information, visit www.foswsp.org

Run In Color 5K & 1⁄4-Mile Kid’s Dash Saturday, August 22, 9:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Keep Calm and Color Me! Rue & Primavera OT & PT presents Run In Color 2015. This is a 5K Fun Run and 1⁄4-Mile Kid’s Dash. Runners will be splashed with beautiful, festive colors. This year’s proceeds will go to Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor’s new local project, Dream It-Be It: Career Support for Girls. Register today at www.rueandprimavera.com, or call (360) 279-8323.

8th Annual Bluegrass in the Gardens Saturday, August 22, 11:00am-4:30pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Admission: $15, children under 16 free Bring a blanket or chairs, your wine & cheese, and spend the day roaming the gardens while listening to well known Northwest Bluegrass bands. Free workshop at 11:00am. Three different bands will perform beginning at noon: Bayview Sound, Damascus Road, ending with Mike Faast & the Cascade Mountain Boys. Food and drinks available, dog friendly.

For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or email meerkerk@whidbey.net

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, August 13, 9:00am Freeland Library

Create Your Unique Story Friday, August 14, 2:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library There is a story inside you, one that is unique that no one else would tell. Is it a tragic romance? Are there dragons? Historical figures that are actually interplanetary scouts bent on dominating Earth? Join us for writing prompts to quickly write your story. This program is for teens.

Insect Safari Friday, August 14, 6:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Avenue Discover the magic of an incredible collection of insects from around the world. Don Ehlen, of Insect Safari, will share his passion for bugs of all kinds at this free family summer reading finale. The Clinton, Freeland and Langley Libraries are partnering to celebrate the successes of all of our Explore Summer Reading Program participants. For all ages.

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, August 15, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Avenue Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional fiction and nonfiction for all ages every month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library. Quality book donations are always appreciated, and may be dropped off at the Clinton Library or the book sale.

DUPLO® and LEGO® @ Your Library Wednesday, August 19, 2:30pm-6:30pm Clinton Library Come and build to your heart’s content using DUPLO® and LEGO®. Work together or independently to build and create. Drop in anytime between 2:30pm to 6:30pm; stay for ten minutes or stay for an hour!

Friday Matinee at the Library Friday, August 21, 2:00pm Freeland Library Join us at the library for a free screening of a great film. Call the library for this month’s title.

Painting with Carla Walsh Tuesday, August 25, 2:00pm-3:30pm Clinton Library Experience the joy of painting with watercolors in this fun, free spirited class taught by Carla Walsh. Drop in any time between 2:00pm to 3:30pm to participate. Stay for ten minutes or stay the whole time.

Art Rubbings @ Your Library Wednesday, August 26, 2:30pm-6:30pm Clinton Library Create art rubbings using various insect rubbing plates. Drop in anytime between 2:30pm to 6:30pm; stay for ten minutes or stay for an hour!

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, August 27, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Tracks by Robyn Davidson. The author recounts her almost two-thousand mile journey across Australia with nothing but a dog and some camels for company.

Join us for a discussion of Norwegian By Night by author Derek B. Miller. After witnessing a murder in Olso, elderly former Marine sniper and watch repairman Sheldon Horowitz flees to safety with the newly orphaned son of the victim and becomes haunted by memories of his own son who died in Vietnam.

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, August 28, 10:00am Freeland Library

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Salt - A World History Friday, August 14, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library

Prayer Group

Enjoy reading nonfiction? Join the discussion of this title by Mark Kurlansky.

Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Religious Services Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 11:00am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service 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 our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-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, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

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Galleries & Art Shows Brambles, Brush & Beauty Exhibit continues through August Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Featuring new oil paintings by noted en plein air artist, Kathleen Frugé-Brown. Take a walk now through the forests and thickets and along rivers and streams of the Northwest through the eyes of one of our region’s most talented plein air painters.

Gossamer Garden: The Art of Couture by Teri Jo Summer

Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley For more information, call (360) 221-2070.

Bingo Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor

Show continues through September 3 Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank

Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Raven Rocks Gallery is honored to present Teri Jo Summer’s latest collection of unique women’s fashions, perfect compliments to our warm summer days and cool island nights.

Browsing her hand dyed silks is a visit to a hidden garden bursting with color and light.

After nearly 30 years as an accessories & clothing designer, Teri Jo’s functional art creations remain the perfect expression of her lovely and creative personality.

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Meetings and Organizations

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.

Whidbey Island Camera Club

Tuesday, August 18, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor

The themes for August is Circles and Color selected area(s). You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyislandcameraclub.com

Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360) 341-3230.

Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville

NAR-ANON Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings

Al-Anon

Saturday through Thursday

Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley

For locations visit www.npsana.org/whidbey or call (877) 789-0819.

If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

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

Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay).

Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes classes meet on Wednesday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata We also do Dance Cruise Vacations to Alaska, the Mexican Rivera, Alaska, New England, Hawaii & the Caribbean. Please see our other website at: www.MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details.

The A-TECH Technology Classes All classes held at the Technology Support Center in Freeland. Located on the 2nd floor of the Whidbey Porter Insurance Building.

Internet Safety 101 Tuesday, August 18, 5:30pm-7:00pm Learn to choose the best anti-virus, firewall, and anti-malware solutions. (Yes, you too Mac users.) How to safely download/install and avoid unwanted programs. Learn to select and adjust browsers and search engines to help protect your privacy. Learn how to recognize and avoid different scams.

Internet Safety 102 Tuesday, August 25, 5:30pm-7:00pm Connecting portable devices securely. Tips to safely conduct online transactions. Using the cloud safely – Storage vs. Backup. Choosing strong passwords and keeping track of them.

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DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, August 20, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room No late admittance. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Seminar Saturday, August 22, 1:00pm-5:00pm North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association, Oak Harbor Cost: $20, includes a Student Packet Team taught by two women, both NRA-certified instructors. Experts agree that the single most important step toward ensuring your personal safety is making the decision to refuse to be a victim. That means that you must have an overall personal safety strategy in place before you need it. Through this seminar you can learn the personal safety tips and techniques you need to avoid dangerous situations and avoid becoming a victim.

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. The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road.

Tai Chi Introduction Tuesdays, September 1-29, 1:00pm-2:00pm Island Dance, 714 Camano Ave, Langley Exploring “Stillness in Movement.” An introduction to Cheng Man-Ch’ing style Tai Chi. The cost is $65 for the 5-week series and preregistration is required. Contact Simon Leon (Approved Instructor) at (360) 661-7298 or email dosho56@hotmail.com

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Hip and Trunk Stretch a. While standing, place your left foot forward, right foot back. b. Raise your right arm up overhead and gently lean to your left while feeling a stretch down your right side of trunk and hip.

As I write to you today, I sit in a nest of the necessary gear and amenities of ultralight backpacking. This will be my first trip on the now famous Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) for a five day adventure. I have no idea what to pack and what items are less important than the next. I look to my left and I see individually packed breakfasts of granola and protein powder followed by lemon and cherry flavored date bars; to my right, a single pair of clothes, hiking poles, mini stove and water bladder. Being my first time on an ultralight backpacking trip, I feel as though I am forgetting something. My father-in-law insists we do not need the extra roll of toilet paper and corn chips are better than potato chips when it comes to calories/gram.

My mind is not thinking about caloric intake vs. weight of food; instead I am planning to take resistance bands, a tennis ball and Body Glide as I prepare for sore muscles, skin chaffing and lack of sleep on the 1-inch sleeping pad. Hiking in general, let alone 75 miles with a 35-lb. pack, puts increased strain on the musculoskeletal system as your body adjusts to the changes in altitude, food intake and sleeping situations. As you might guess, my biomechanical gears are turning when I think about the amenities available to perform a little self-physical therapy while in the middle of the wilderness. So, as I prepare for this hike, I would like to share with you the exercises I find essential while on the trail.

Exercise Prescription: Hold 3 seconds and repeat 10 times on each side. Perform 2-3 times per day.

Cuing: Make sure to keep the heel of your back foot down and trunk facing forward Try not to twist your trunk; instead lean sideways Tips: Increase the stretch down the side of your trunk by lifting your rib cage as you reach over the top with your arm.

Increase the stretch to your hip by gently pushing your hips forward as you perform the stretch.

Pull Aparts a. Hold resistance band at shoulder height with palms up and elbows straight. b. Pull hands apart and pinch shoulder blades. c. Return gently to starting position.

Exercise Prescription: Perform 10 times, 2 sets. Perform 1-2 times per day.

Cuing: Make sure to keep your elbow straight through the entire movement to reduce strain on your rotator cuff.

Stand tall as you perform this exercise. It is common for individuals to lean forward, backwards or sideways.

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Levator Scapulae Stretch a. Place your left hand behind your back and hook into your waistband. b. Turn your head into your right armpit and use your right arm to pull your chin further down into your armpit to feel stretch along the back/side of your left neck.

Exercise Prescription: Hold 30 seconds on each side. Perform 2-3 times per day. Perform 3 times per day.

Cuing: Make sure not to tilt your head sideways; instead pulling down on an angle into your armpit

These exercises will not completely rid your pain while hiking, but will decrease the chances of them limiting your experience because of pain; In general, your neck, shoulders and middle back will tend to be the most sore when carrying a backpack for extended periods of time. Use the exercises provided above to prevent, or at least limit the amount of muscle soreness you might encounter. If nothing else, it will keep your mind off the fact that you brought flavored cardboard for dinner.

It is best to try these out under supervision to make sure you are performing them correctly. If the exercises cause pain, stop immediately. If you have questions regarding the proper technique or application of these exercises, please feel free to call me (Erick Harada) at one of our clinics for a free injury consult in Oak Harbor 360-679-8600 or Coupeville 360-682-2770. Thanks again and happy trails!

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

Eat S’more of this fireside treat!

The official introduction of S’mores into written culinary history was in 1927, where a recipe for this household and camp fire favorite was published in a Girl Scout Handbook. And while S’mores – whose name is so aptly chosen by combining the words “some more,” because you cannot have just one, is not the only combination of chocolate, marshmallow and cookie, it is the most loved I think.

So yes, the first official written account of S’mores appeared in 1927 but many food historians believe the tradition of mashing roasted marshmallows between sheets of chocolate and graham crackers, occurred many years prior to that. One of the ingredients for the much loved S’mores treat, has actually been around since the ancient Egyptians found that the sap of the marshmallow plant (Althaea Officinalis) was able to not only soothe sore throats, but also thicken egg whites. The egg whites were commonly mixed with sugar, honey and nuts, and the outcome was a treat which was most prevalently consumed among children of wealthy families in ancient Egypt.

By the 1800s this fluffy delight, it was found, needed to be manufactured at a faster rate, with greater output. So with the advancement of manufacturing processes and other additives

to bring about the thickening of this sweet, the Althaea Officinalis became obsolete and was eliminated from the production process, and unfortunately its throat soothing medicinal properties went with it. The marshmallow plant sap was replaced with gelatin as it was found to be more stable.

Another major player in this fireside favorite, whether at home or while out camping, is the graham cracker. This addition into the American home lends a helping hand to many, many, many desserts and treats. It’s gritty, almost sand like texture gives bars and pies that exciting crunch which is usually in stark contrast to a sweet filling or topping it’s been paired with.

In the case of S’mores, graham crackers play the role of a shell, encasing the gooey, delectable mess inside. Though the way we enjoy these sweetened crackers now is not how they began their ‘life.’ They were apparently introduced into our diets by a Presbyterian minister, Sylvester Graham in the 1820s, and they were anything BUT sweet. Made up of wheat germ, unbleached flour and bran, they were created for inclusion into Graham’s vegetarian lifestyle, which he believed would aid in stemming worldly urges. His strict vegetarian diet and lifestyle actually had a rather large following of people who were called the Grahamites. His use of unbleached flour was an early attempt at eliminating processing of the food product

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and the exclusion of refined sugars in his recipe for these crackers meant it was considered a health food of sorts. How times have changed.

With the addition of refined sugar, and sometimes honey, this seemingly bland (in my opinion) food, became one of the most loved cookie crackers in America.

I assume any chocolate can be used in the creation of this mouth-watering, albeit crude cookie bar, but as my mother says “Don’t scratch where it isn’t itchy.” If Hershey’s has worked all along for a S’more, then let’s stick with it. In fact, Hershey’s produces enough milk chocolate bars every year to make approximately 746 million S’mores. While I heed my mother’s advice “don’t scratch where it isn’t itchy” I can’t help but wonder sometimes, what other types of chocolate (besides milk chocolate) would do to a S’more. Personally, I think a cookies and cream chocolate bar would be an excellent replacement. Others may disagree but that’s the beauty of working with food, you can get creative and if it doesn’t taste very good the next time try something different or stick to what you know works.

While I’m on the subject of creativity, I was curious about how many different ways S’mores can be prepared and eaten. If you want to take a fancy route with a S’more, you could try sandwiching a soft cheese, with peaches, and top with chocolate or if that doesn’t sound good, perhaps a S’mores ice cream sandwich to cool off a warm summer night would suffice. I also found S’mores can be made into a dip by using a cast iron skillet to melt Hershey’s Milk Chocolate bars then top with marshmallows and Graham crackers.

Some people add peanut butter to theirs and other’s wrap their entire S’mores ensemble in flaky pastry and bake it to a sweet, sticky perfection, leaving you with a warm, chocolatey, marshmallow turn over!

S’mores have delighted children and adults alike, the world over for years. They are so popular during camping trips because, well, the ingredients are easy to transport and are relatively inexpensive. People bond over these sweet sandwich cookies and create memories

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in the process, which makes for a lifetime worth of nostalgia. It’s also a past time which can be handed down through generations.

S’mores do more than satisfy our taste buds.

They bring people together and create memories, all while being just a mess of warm sticky goodness.

August 10 is, yes you guessed it, National S’mores Day and it is befitting to celebrate it accordingly. By making and/or eating something S’mores related, you are definitely observing National S’mores Day in true culinary fashion! I am including a recipe for S’mores Pie which looks really quick and easy. If you decide to make it let me know how it turns out. You can email any comments or information to letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com because as always, I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

S’mores Pie 1 Prepared Graham Cracker crust 2 cups chocolate chips 3 cups mini marshmallows, divided 1/3 of a cup of milk 2 cups heavy whipping cream In a medium heavy duty saucepan over low heat, combine 1 and ¾ cups of chocolate chips, 1 cup of mini marshmallows, and milk.

Stir until marshmallows are melted but be careful not to overheat. Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature. In a smaller bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks forms.

Keep a little whipped cream aside for garnishing the finished pie. Fold remaining marshmallows in to the whipped cream, and fold this into the chocolate mixture. Finish by garnishing the pie with remaining cream and ¼ cup of chocolate chips. Slice, serve and enjoy! www.nowiknow.com www.whitefish.org www.punchbowl.com www.verybestbaking.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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Life Tributes Shirley A. Lotzgesell Shirley A. Lotzgesell was born May 30, 1925 in Gothenburg, NE. In 1937, they moved to Port Angeles.

First clarinet in band, she was 1943 Valedictorian. She met her husband, Navy pilot James Lotzgesell, while working as a photographer to save college money. She went on to the UW - he returned to the Pacific. Stationed at Whidbey after the war, Jimmy would fly to Seattle to date Shirley. They married in 1946 - Dana was born in 1949. When Jim’s squadron deployed to Kodiak, Shirley spent the summer there. Next, they got orders to CA, where Bonnie was born. In 1952 they went to Honolulu. Her selfless courage showed best there with the 1953 last pre-Salk vaccine polio epidemic.

Then, on to Midway. While there, Mr. Roberts was filmed. They met John Ford, Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell, Jack Lemmon, and Ken Curtis. Transferring to Intelligence, Jim was sent to Wash., D.C. In 1958, they took the Constitution (Grace Kelly’s ship to wed Prince Rainier) to duty in Morocco, where Tonah was born and Shirley taught piano. Jim retired in 1963 - they returned to Port Angeles. Shirley got her Real Estate license, then B.A. when Evergreen St. College started a degree program at Peninsula College. In 2005, they moved to Whidbey. Jimmy died in 2013.

July 17, 2015 we lost our beloved sister, mother, grandmother. She is survived by siblings Pattie Schurman, Jerry Harper; children Dana Lotzgesell, Bonnie and husband Larry McWilliams, Tonah and husband Tim Potter; grandchildren Cari, Seth, Amy, Jeffrey.

WILLIAM R. PIGOTT William Russell Pigott of Coupeville, WA “took his last flight” the morning of July 23, 2015. A Funeral Service was held Monday, August 3, 10:30am at Wallin Funeral Home, 1811 NE 16th Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA. with Rev. Paul Pluth, JCL officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville, WA under the auspices of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.

Bill was born December 3, 1930 in Enterprise WV, the son of the late Harold Blake Pigott and the late Harriett Marie Pigott. He was raised on the family farm in Shinnston, WV, graduated from Shinnston High School, attended Fairmont University until 1950 and was then appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD graduating in 1954. He was commissioned to the United States Air Force, where he followed his passion for flying.

He then entered flight training and was assigned to the Military Air Transport Service. As a pilot, Bill flew Trans-Pacific flights and remained in active duty until 1958, when he entered the Air Force Reserves assisting the Civil Air Patrol.

Bill held several management positions in his civilian career during which he earned a Master of Business degree from the University of North Flor-

ida. In 1995 he designed a drill bit that injected C02 while boring into methane infused landfills. This was later patented US 5701963 and the patent remains on the wall of his Coupeville home.

He held licenses as a Commercial Pilot, Single and multi-engine, Instrument Rating and Radio license.

Bill’s final military position was that of Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force.

Bill was married in 1955 to Marilyn Greenlee in Lubbock, TX. Together they raised four children, Nancy, David, Susan and Bill. Marilyn and Bill lived in many states and settled in Idaho Falls, ID until Marilyn’s untimely death in 1996.

In 1999, Bill married Kathryn Anne Diedrich. They built a home in Coupeville, overlooking Puget Sound, where Bill designed and supervised most aspects of the construction.

Bill was an active volunteer and a skilled craftsman; he helped construct six homes for Habitat for Humanity in Idaho Falls in the late 1970’s. In 1999 after relocating, Bill shared his gifts across the Island by donating hundreds of hours helping to build another six homes as part of the Oak Harbor Habitat of Island County. In more recent years Bill worked with and was the president of the Central Whidbey Island’s Lions Club where he built ramps, refurbished local public and historic buildings and helped with fundraising. Bill had a deep appreciation for nature as evidenced by the flowers, vegetables and fruit trees he lovingly tended in his garden.

Bill had a thirst for knowledge and never stopped learning; he enjoyed reading periodicals related to woodworking, travel, photography, and gardening. He also designed and built beautiful furniture.

When between large projects and volunteer work, Bill created precious heirlooms for his children and grandchildren in the form of antique cars, handmade knives and more recently wooden penguin toys.

Bill was a Renaissance man. To truly write about what he accomplished in his life and the lives he quietly influenced would take years. Bill will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful son, father, husband, stepdad, serviceman, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who despite all of his accomplishments remained a good ‘ole farm boy at heart.

Bill is survived by his wife of 16 years, Kathryn Anne Pigott and her 8 children and granddaughter Jessica who Bill helped raise; daughter Nancy Loughlin (Joe) of Ponte Vedra, FL, son David Pigott (Sharon) of Draper, UT, daughter Susan Johnson (Mark) of Pocatello, ID, son Bill Pigott (partner Patrick) of Palm Springs, CA, grandson Jonathon Kellers, whom he helped raise (Shalisa) of Hayden, ID, sister Betty Hofses (Alan) of Hixon, TN, brother Robert Pigott (Thelma) of Coker, AL; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his father Harold, his mother Harriett and his wife of 44 years, Marilyn.

Please visit Bill’s page in the Book of Memories to share memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.wallinfuneralhome.com. The family received friends at a reception at St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Hall following the burial.

Please make any donations in Bill’s name to The Central Whidbey Lions Club. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

Stephen A. Wright passed away peacefully at his Coupeville home July 27, 2015 surrounded by family at the age of 67. A celebration of life was held the evening of July 31 at the Sierra Country Club. At his request no further services will be held.

Steve is survived by his wife, brother, four children, one stepson, six grandchildren, two step grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Steve was born in Anacortes, WA December 7, 1947 to Ralph and Margaret (Bollingberg) Wright.

He remained in Anacortes until he joined the Air Force in 1968. Staff Sergeant Steven Wright left the Air Force after eight years of active duty and returned to his hometown and joined the National Guard from which he retired after eight more years of service.

He began his thirty five year career of Government service working at NAS Whidbey where he started as a firefighter. He went on to work for Public Works and ended his career working as a safety specialist for the department of Occupational Health and Safety in 2008. After a short break he returned to the safety office as a contractor for S & K and then totally retired in 2010 so he could enjoy his retirement years.

Steve served as a union representative of the AFGE and went on to become the president. He was very proud of his dedication to the union and he worked diligently for twelve years to make sure its members were treated fairly and equally.

He was also the president of the Fidalgo Puget Sound Anglers for three years and served as president of the State Board of the PSA. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association and the National Rifle Association.

As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing and his love for the water and all it had to offer continued through his whole life. He shared his love for fishing, crabbing, clamming and shrimping with the best catch of his life his wife, Diana.

Tight lines and fair winds Steven and may the holes in your net be no larger than the fish in it.

You will be missed by many.

LOUIS MICHALSKI, JR Louis Michalski, Jr, age 87, died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor August 1, 2015.

He was born February 21, 1928 in Quakertown, PA to Louis and Margaret Michalski. He was raised in Lewes, DE. Following graduation from high school, Lou enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following boot camp at Camp Perry, VA he was sent to Treasure Island, CA and the aircraft carrier, USS Siboney.

At the completion of his cruise, he ended up at Naval Base Bremerton, where he was tasked with chipping paint. A call went out for volunteers with a knowledge of Morse code and Lou volunteered. He had learned Morse code in Boy Scouts.

He was transferred to NAS Whidbey and VPAM-2 as an Aviation Radioman striker. Following a training program, Lou was assigned as aircrew on a PBY-5A seaplane. This was the beginning of his flying career.

Lou was a Seaman First Class and was selected for the Naval Academy but he was married and was turned down. He and his new bride, Geraldine Doyle, were sent to Adak, AK for three months and then to NAS Kaneohe, HA. From there, they had a tour on Midway Island and then to Kwajalein Island, where he was a participant in Operation

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Sandstone, the atomic bomb test on Bikini atoll.

They were assigned to fly seaplanes around the islands monitoring the radiation levels. While on this tour, he achieved the rate of Aviation Radioman 3rd Class.

Lou’s sea duty included assignments aboard the USS Salerno Bay, Siboney, Kula Gulf, Gilbert Islands and Antietam. He was sent to Naval Aviation Technical Training where he completed his training to become an Aviation Electronics Technician First A Class.

W Lou was assigned to VP-1 and P2V-5F Patrol Bombers and duty as a Radioman/Radar Operator and Electronic Warfare Equipment Operator.

He spent time in Adak and Kodiak. In 1956, he was assigned to Operation Redwing and the military testing of the Hydrogen bomb. In 1956, he achieved the rate of Chief Petty Officer.

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Lou applied for Commission as a Naval Officer t and was accepted. He was commissioned Janu- t ary 1, 1960 and entered OCS at Newport, RI. As a w G new Ensign, Lou was assigned to VAW-11 at North P Island, CA and moved up to LTJG. He began flying a aboard the AD-5 Skywarrior, off the USS Kearsarge 5 and the Hornet. Later, he became an instructor at F FAETUPAC and achieved the rank of Lieutenant. W

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Lou was sent to Moffitt Field, CA, back to Adak, t Kodiak, NAS Sangley Point, PI, and finally Vietnam, ( completing three tours there and achieving the rank of LCDR. He also was stationed at Utapao, Thailand and Cam Ran Bay, Vietnam. He flew 900 hours in Vietnam and lived to tell about it!

Lou returned to the states and eventually was assigned as Command of FASOTRAGRUPAC. He had risen from boot seaman to Commanding Officer. On April 30, 1976, Lou Michalski retired with 30 years of military service. Lou was a highly decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam, a three war survivor. He also earned his college degree from Southwestern University.

Following retirement, Lou began a second career with the Oak Harbor School District as an Audio Visual Electronics Technician, a position he held for 13 years. He lost his wife Geri of 38 years to cancer in May 1986. Shortly following Geri’s death, he was invited to play bridge and met a new resident to the island. With the help of two friends, Pat Thieman was introduced to Lou Michalski and T romance flourished. On Sept. 12, 1986, Lou and a a Pat were married at the Oak Harbor Lutheran R Church.

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Lou and Pat loved to travel and were able to visit C England, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Russia,b H Belarus, Poland, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, t Mexico and finally a 23-day tour of China.

Lou was a member of the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, the Whidbey Golf and Country Club, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club, former Exalted Ruler and organist for the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge #2362, President of Friends of Home Health and Hospice of Whidbey General Hospital, Oak Harbor Senior Center and the Military Officers Association.

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Funeral services for Lou Michalski Jr. were held at f Oak Harbor Lutheran Church with Pastor Jeffrey f Spencer officiating. Burial with full military honors i R was held at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Please visit g Lou’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wall- 1 infuneralhome.com to share memories and condo- M lences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin w Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

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wearing the public face, but in Hillary’s case there is no difference. Hillary is Scorpio all the time. Secretive about everything, not just her anger. She will show you only what she wants to show you, when she’s good and ready to show it.

Scorpio rising crackles with power. You feel a little prickle when Scorpio people walk by.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Last week we put together a few puzzle pieces of leading presidential candidate Donald Trump. We discovered how The Donald’s personality is fueled by his Mars and Pluto, which together convey a turbocharged intensity. One might say nuclear intensity—Pluto was discovered in 1930, barely two years before science discovered how to split the atom en route to plutonium and The Bomb. Pluto/plutonium/nuclear power—funny how that works. Non-astrologers who say Trump’s mouth is a nuclear weapon are closer to the truth than they know.

The power of Trump’s Mars-Pluto rising comes across to some as anger, when really it is not. The hallmark of anger in astrology, we said, is Mars joined with Saturn. Saturn is tortoise-slow. Saturn’s solution to most every obstacle is to wait it out. Saturn’s inaction frustrates naturally-active Mars.

Frustrated people, frustrated long enough, eventually become angry people—and Saturn-Mars link-ups are a life-long frustration. Pluto, on the other hand, works just the opposite. It puts Mars into overdrive, accelerating it to hyper action. For Trump’s Mars, isolated from frustrating Saturn and turbo-charged by Pluto, the sky’s the limit in what he’s able and willing to tackle.

Mars happens to represent real estate.

Joined with Pluto, Mars is big, BIG real estate–as in New York City’s Trump Towers.

And there you have it. The secret behind Trump’s real estate empire and $9 billion personal worth is his unfettered Mars-Pluto.

See how astrology works? Behind all the shocking squiggles and foreign jargon, it’s really quite simple.

Not mentioned last week is The Donald’s Sun-Uranus link-up. Uranus symbolizes the free agent, the wild horse that cannot be corralled. Uranus with Trump’s Sun as the symbol of self, and especially in light of his staggering bank account, means Trump can’t be bought and he can’t be controlled.

This astrological fact will figure largely below.

Back to anger issues. Trump doesn’t qualify as angry in the Mars-Saturn department, but at least one among the current crop of presidential contenders does. She happens also to be the darling of the Democratic Party. That’s right. The planets say Hillary Rodham Clinton is a very angry person. The Chicago Tribune columnist nailed it who wrote, “And that fake-happy-but-reallyangry Hillary laugh can curdle milk.”

Here is where things get really interesting. In Hillary’s birth chart, Saturn and Mars share a house with—guess who?—Pluto! So we have a Mars amped up and trying to go into warp drive, held back by the strength of a tortoise on steroids. The result? You guessed it, frustration. Astronomical frustration. A frustration well-hidden, but glimpses occasionally slip out. Curdled milk, anyone?

How can such a potent frustration be so well-hidden, you ask? Good. You’re beginning to think like a real astrologer. And so you turn to Hillary’s rising sign, which is the face she puts on for the world. And there you find tough, guarded Scorpio, with eyes that bore right through you. You also find a rising Scorpio Sun, just above the horizon.

Sun is the woman at home, when she’s not

Hillary with her Sun rising in Scorpio had extra crackle in the period running up to the 2008 presidential election because that election took place during her Sun period.

Sun period was Hillary at the peak of her power. This is because her Mars-Pluto-Saturn combo resides in Leo in her 10th house, the house of power, a house owned and ruled by Sun. The fruits of Sun’s house are, naturally, ripest during the period of Sun. She appeared destined for the presidency in 2008, but astrologically, something happened: her Sun period ended in July, and with it, her power. With elections not until November, her newly-beginning Moon planetary period lacked the strength to get her name on the ballot. Oh, hello, Mr. Obama.

Hillary’s Moon planetary period is still running, but with one difference—the subperiod. In the 2016 election her Moon’s sub-period will be none other than Saturn, putting all the power of that Mars-SaturnPluto lineup to work for her in a way it was not in 2008. And Hillary’s frustration? Her image problem. The common people reject her. Given a choice between secretive, crafted responses meant to appeal to everyone and offend no one—but which also say nothing about the person--or Trump’s tell-it-like-it-is honesty, even when he’s stepping on toes, people in droves are choosing honesty. Grrrr . . .

In a contest between the political establishment—Hillary—and a powerful and popular non-politician—Trump–who wins? The astrology looks to favor Hillary. The great fear of the GOP, that Trump will fracture the Republican Party by running independent and thereby put Democrat Hillary in office seems to have plenty of planetary substance behind it. Not the least of which is that SunUranus link-up already mentioned. But this news comes with a big caution.

Across 1. Nave bench 4. One-liner, e.g.

8. Abounding 12. Western blue flag, e.g.

23. Rudyard ___, English author

56. Four-day New Year festival

25. Parentheses, e.g.

60. The EM in EMALS

27. Change, as the Constitution

63. Baptism, for one

14. Scrawny

64. Corpulent

15. “I had no ___!”

65. Drag

16. Verb forms that express completed action (2 wds)

66. Fly high

21. Fissure 24. Oolong, for one

Next week: The sun sign horoscope.

47. What ___ thou here?

31. Cognizant 32. Pub game 35. Exchange (2 wds)

68. Crash site?

20. In a short and concise manner

37. “Cool!”

39. Like some stomachs (2 wds)

Down 1. Snowman prop

40. Network of species’ feeding relations (2 wds)

2. “-zoic” things

25. Conscious

3. Bit of smoke

28. Assistant

4. Bump

30. Large amount of money

5. Away

33. Bony branch 34. Display

7. Enumeration follower (2 wds)

36. Blanched

8. Carpentry tool

38. Use of nerve gas (2 wds)

9. Doing nothing

41. “My boy”

11. “Duck soup!”

42. Eurasian juniper

13. Adhesive substance

43. Blood carrier 44. Not divisible by two 46. All there 48. Appear 50. Avarice

26. “Yippee!”

29. Depressing experience

67. Intelligence

19. Observation

The caution is that the most revealing tool for predicting the outcome of the presidential race—a comparison of the candidates’ lunar return charts on Election Day and Inauguration Day—is highly time-sensitive. A few minutes inaccuracy in either candidate’s birth time could change that prediction dramatically. This is important to note, for solid data in the form of a birth certificate in hand has yet to surface for either Trump or Hillary. Trump’s birth data was found online, and Hillary’s data, like most everything else about her, is only the best guess from among several possibilities. The big picture—the Uranus, Mars, Pluto and Saturn factors--have been validated by observation and would remain unchanged by any but the most major discrepancies. But the final outcome of the 2016 presidential bid will undoubtedly remain a mystery until history records it. It’s going to be an interesting year.

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. The astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer and part-time Chicken Little who has been navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982. Is there a public figure you’d like to know more about? Send your suggestions and comments to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail. 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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45. Word with belly or toe 49. Feline pet

6. Jersey, e.g.

51. Halftime lead, e.g.

52. Half a matched set 53. Assortment 54. ___ carotene 55. Brain area

10. Experience

57. Above

14. Apple variety

58. 100 kurus 59. Decorated, as a cake 61. Cage for hawks

17. Partial paralysis

62. Balaam’s mount

18. Anger 22. Plant having roots which yield nutritious starch

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By Kae Harris Grief and bereavement are difficult emotions to encounter and Burley Funeral Chapel is there to help with these overwhelming emotions during difficult times. The staff work tirelessly to ensure no detail is overlooked and that your needs are prioritized, lightening an already heavy load.

Each member of the staff has a connection to Whidbey Island. Some of the employees have been long term residents, and while they have a couple newcomers, the work ethic they all have shows the highest dedication to care and is rich in community spirit. Everyone who works at Burley's views what they do as a calling. It takes a special person to help guide others through some of the darkest moments of their lives and help them feel tended to and cared for. An example of their compassion is the fact the Burley’s staff volunteers with many causes, from Hearts and Hammers to the Ronald McDonald House helping kids with childhood cancer.

On August 29th, Burley Funeral Chapel will be hosting an event to honor and observe the 70th anniversary of the conclusion of World War 2. It’s called ‘The Spirit of ‘45’.

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