Whidbey Weekly, June 2, 2016

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I L R O F RELAY 2016

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RELAY FOR LIFE OF WHIDBEY ISLAND June 3-4, 2016 North Whidbey Middle School 2016 RELAY FOR LIFE OF WHIDBEY ISLAND EVENT SCHEDULE Time

Event

Location

3 p.m.

Team Check-in

Information Tent

4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Luminaria Sales Begin

Luminaria Tent

5 p.m.

Survivor Social

Survivor Tent

6 p.m.

Opening Ceremony

Stage

6:20 p.m.

Survivor and Caregiver lap

Track

6:30 p.m.

Parade of Teams

Track

7 p.m.

Theme Lap

Track

7 p.m.

Silent Auction Opens

Registration Tent

7:30-8:30 p.m.

Mr. Rodeo Queen Competition

Stage

7:40-8:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

Potter’s House Bra Judging

Stage Track/Stage

8:30 p.m.

Rock you!!

Stage/Track

9-10 p.m.

Jim Castaneda

Stage

9 p.m.

Theme Lap

Track

10 p.m.

Luminaria Ceremony

Stage

10:20 p.m.

Luminaria Lap

Track

10:30 p.m.

Silent Auction closes

Registration Tent

11 p.m.

Mr. Relay Competition ends! & Team Captain meeting

Stage

12 a.m.

Theme Lap

Track

1 a.m.

2 a.m.

6 a.m.

Theme Lap Theme Lap Theme Lap

Track Track Track

7-10 a.m.

Breakfast!

NWMS Kitchen

Description Get your youth bracelets, maps, day schedules and ask questions If you haven’t purchased a bag this your last chance before the evening ceremony Take the opportunity to visit, snack, and sign up as a survivor for future events Welcome 2016 Event CoChairs Wendy & Heather Invocation: Deacon Les McCormick National Anthem: Brandy Slaughter Present colors Sponsors Chair: Karla *Jennifer Hasse MorrisMission Delivery Survivor Chair: Sandy Blondin *Christine Eorda Survivors and their caregivers walk the first official lap ALL teams parade the track Cowboy/Rodeo outfit Come bid on some great items! All proceeds benefit Relay teams Watch the guys dress up and strut their stuff as Rodeo Queens, whoever gets the most donations wins!

Musical Performance Mission Delivery contest Join us in a quick routine to Queen’s We will Rock you!

Musical Performance Merica Lap!! Come dressed in your favorite USA outfit!

Luminary bags line the track in honor or memory of a loved one Join us in a Silent Lap to honor those lost or still fighting Final chance to bid 2016 Mr. Relay, “Mr. Rodeo Queen” is crowned!

Team captain meeting to follow Animal House- Toga, Toga, Toga!

Glow Stick Lap Pajama Lap Wake Up!! Chicken Dance!

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast/Eggs/Sausage. $5 ages 11-adult, $3 ages 2-10, survivors and under 2 FREE!!

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Welcome back. Even if you stayed home last weekend, most likely your mind went somewhere else, maybe somewhere up and around your memory bank. To paraphrase our law school dean, “every memory is a good memory, but some memories are

better than others.”

My sentiments regarding last weekend may be different than yours, but I am feeling a bit better now that Memorial Day weekend is over. Maybe all that reflecting put me in a quasi-funk. Reflecting about war, military service, and all those who have served our country who could not celebrate gave me pause. The pause that reflects, not the one that refreshes.

The cable-less television stations available via my caboose antenna were riddled with marathons of reflection. War movies ran constantly on one channel, while other channels offered marathons of Tour of Duty, an 80s' TV show set in 1967 Vietnam, early black and white John Wayne westerns, and a full day and night of Baywatch.

Before we get to matters of levity, and the merry, merry month of June, let me just say looking in the rear view mirror has its benefits while driving, but not necessarily while sitting in a recliner on three day weekends wondering about “what-ifs.”

As Tarzan might say to Cheetah, “onward and upward.”

Nun of our business Two nuns were shopping at a 7-11 store. As they passed the beer cooler one nun said to the other, “Wouldn’t a nice, cool beer or two taste wonderful on a hot summer evening?”

The second nun replied, “Indeed, it would sister, but I would not feel comfortable buying beer since I am certain it would cause a scene at the checkout stand.”

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“That's not funny, Charlie. Mr. Trump speaks for many people, including himself.”

“The presumptive nominee is using an 18 pound bowling ball, two pounds over the maximum allowed. Apparently, Mr. Trump prefers to be fined for using a heavier ball as all fines collected will go to his favorite charity, FOX News.”

“The ball is down. It is spinning right, now left, now back to the middle. Amazing control.

Whoops. Looks like the 7-10 split, a tough recovery, even for a billionaire.”

Yes, fantasy political bowling could be the next big trend. Imagine these pairings—Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell versus Mitch McConnell and John McCain; Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer versus Senators Orrin Hatch and Roy Blunt.

Okay, so this does not sound so thrilling. Maybe we can pit weather forecasters against each other for Celebrity Meteorologists Bowling. Walter Kelley and Steve Pool versus M.J. McDermott and Rebecca Stevenson. Now we are talking. Now we have conflict. Now we have a show.

Divorce Court A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?"

She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by."

"No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?

"It is made of concrete, brick and mortar," she responded.

"I mean," he continued, "What are your relations like?"

"No," she replied, "We have a two-car carport and have never really needed one."

“We use the beer for washing our hair,” the nun said. “Back at the convent we call it 'Catholic shampoo'.”

"Please," he tried again, "is there any infidelity in your marriage?'

Imagine watching Kathy Lennon and Janet Lennon compete against their sisters, Dee Dee Lennon and Peggy Lennon. The next to lowest score ever recorded happened in this episode when two of the sisters bowled a 67. The lowest score of all 144 episodes aired was 66 by Charles Nelson Reilly and Robert Clary.

Some of the episodes I avoided included Gabe Kaplan and Norm Crosby versus Pat Harrington and Shelley Berman, Bill Dana and Greg Morris against Hee-Haw's Hagar Twins, and Cathy Lee Crosby and Richard Roundtree against Edie Adams and Morey Amsterdam.

Instead of having more televised debates, it might be more fun to let the candidates have a bowl off.

Charlie Rose of CBS and Brian Williams of MSNBC would make great hosts.

“Now approaching her lane, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton grabs her red ten pounder and sets for her first frame. At the ready, the Secretary releases her ball, putting a slight spin on it, and watches it roll toward the pocket between the

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“Next up, Donald Trump, who, along with developing hotels and office buildings, has bank-rolled many a gutter ball, wouldn't you say, Brian?”

The cashier had a surprised look on his face when the two nuns arrived with a six pack of beer.

Celebrity Bowling One of the bright spots of the Memorial Day weekend was the Celebrity Bowling binge marathon offered up by the Decades channel. Celebrity Bowling was a syndicated show hosted by Jed Allan, from 1971-1978. Being a fan of bowling and nostalgia television, this program looked like it might be fun. After grabbing the remote control device, easily available with family out-of-town, I scanned through the description of some of the upcoming shows. Surely the producer of this program had a sense of humor gathering these four-packs of celebrities to the scorer's table.

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“Yes, Charlie, Mrs. Clinton surely has a nice release, and her approach was filled with confidence.”

"I have an aunt and uncle living here in town, and so do my husband's parents."

He then looked at the nuns straight in the eye, smiled and said, “The curlers are on the house.”

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first and third pins. A nice release for the Secretary who bowls Tuesday's at her home lanes. There it is, a strike!”

“I can handle this without a problem,” the other nun replied as she picked up a six pack and headed for the checkout.

Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached under the counter, pulled out a package of pretzel sticks, and placed them in the bag with the beer.

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The judge said, "Do you have a real grudge?"

Effective June 13 Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics will officially become

"Yes, both my son and daughter have stereo sets. We don't necessarily like the music, but the answer to your questions is yes."

"Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?"

"Yes," she responded, "about twice a week he gets up earlier than I do."

Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why do you want a divorce?"

"Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied. "I've never wanted a divorce. My husband does. He said he can't communicate with me."

Definition of OLD #1. Very quietly, I confided to my old friend that I was having an affair. She turned to me and asked, “Are you having it catered?” And there, my friend, is the sad definition of old. #2. Just before the funeral services, the undertaker came up to the very elderly widow and asked, “How old was your husband?”

“98,” she replied. “Two years older than me.”

“So, you are 96,” the undertaker commented.

“Hardly worth going home, is it?” #3. Reporters interviewing a 104 year-old woman asked, “And what do you think is the best thing about being 104?”

She simply replied, “No peer pressure.” #4. An elderly woman decided to prepare her will and told her preacher she had two final requests.

First, she wanted to be cremated, and second, she wanted her ashes scattered over Wal-Mart.

"Wal-Mart?" the preacher exclaimed. "Why WalMart?"

"Then I'll be sure my daughters will visit me twice a week"

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(currently Island Women’s Healthcare)

101 North Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 360.678.5151 • 360.321.5151

WhidbeyHealth Primary Care n (currently North Whidbey Community Clinic)

1300 Goldie Street* Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360.679.5590

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n (currently Whidbey Community Physicians)

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WhidbeyHealth Surgical Care (currently Whidbey General Surgical Services)

205 South Main Street, #A Coupeville, WA 98239 360.678.6799

n (currently South Whidbey Healthcare)

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, On behalf of the Penn Cove Water Festival Association, we want to say a hearty thanks to you for the support which you provided in the Whidbey Weekly in publicizing our festival.

We were delighted with the front page coverage and the four-page pull-out in the issue prior to the festival. This lay-out and map provided complete information for our visitors and guests.

Your generous donation of a Whidbey Weekly gift certificate to the Lions Club Scholarship Auction continues to be just one of your many efforts which benefit our community and and our festival.

The Whidbey Weekly is indeed an Island-wide paper and it is a privilege to work with you.

Sincerely, Vicky Reyes, President Cheryl Waide, PR Jackie Feusier, Graphics Penn Cove Water Festival Association

Coupeville Lions Club Seeking Volunteers The Coupeville Lions Club is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Garage Sale.

Help is needed June 13-16 moving items to the site of the sale and to unpack and help organize the items. The Coupeville Lions Club will also need help with cleanup when the sale ends on June 26. If you can help, even if it’s only for an hour or two, please call Joe Walck at (360) 678-5124.

[Submitted by Larry Behrendt]

10th Annual Orca Awareness Month

Please join Orca Network and Dana Lyons on Saturday, June 4, at 5:30pm at the Langley Whale Center for a special Orca Awareness Month concert. Dana Lyons is a singer/ songwriter from Kingston, New York who now resides in Bellingham, Washington. He is known for his dynamic performances and outrageous hit songs, including Cows with Guns. Some of his most recent work includes Salmon Come Home which was written to raise awareness about two proposed mines in Alaska, and The Great Salish Sea written from the perspective of Southern Resident orca Granny depicting how the sounds of boats have changed over the last century.

Dana’s sharp wit and beautiful voice have him performing at concert halls, festivals, conventions, fundraisers and universities across the

U.S. and around the world, and he has just returned to the Pacific Northwest from a successful east coast tour. Dana will be available to sign books and CDs after the concert.

Orca Network is also proud to welcome Langley Whale Center Youth Team member Audri Cooke, who will open with her original song When the Whales Come Home. A suggested donation of $10 is requested with all proceeds benefiting the Langley Whale Center, a project of Orca Network. The Langley Whale Center is located at 115 Anthes Avenue in Langley. For more information, contact Orca Network at (360) 331-3543 or visit www.orcanetwork.org.

This event is part of the 10th annual Orca Awareness Month, created by Orca Network to show appreciation for our beloved orca neighbors and to encourage a culture of stewardship to protect them and their fragile habitat.

Please join the Orca Salmon Alliance for several events during Orca Awareness Month where you can learn more about current recovery efforts and how you can become involved. For more information, visit www.orcamonth.com.

To learn more about the endangered Southern Residents and the importance of salmon, attend Orca Network’s first Orcas In Our Midst Workshop June 18 at the Whidbey Children’s Theater in Langley. This educational workshop focuses exclusively on Southern Resident orcas and the salmon they rely on. Presenters include Ken Balcomb and Deborah Giles of the Center for Whale Research, Howard Garrett of Orca Network, Michael O’Leary of the National Wildlife Federation, and Rosie James, Samish Cultural Development Coordinator. Cost is $35, or $25 for students/seniors. More information and registration is available at www. orcanetwork.org.

[Submitted by Wendy Sines, Langley Whale Center]

Romantic Guitar & Flute Salish Sea Early Music Festival The final 2016 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance explores an emerging new early 19th century romanticism and the subsequent blossoming of guitar-flute repertoire by virtuosos on their evolving instruments in this program entitled Romantic Guitar and Flute with guitarist Oleg Timofeyev and flutist Jeffrey Cohan performing on authentic early 19th-century instruments on Monday, June 6 at 7:00pm at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, 5217 South Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland.

A golden age for the flute-guitar duo was brought into being in the early 1800’s as the industrial revolution and a new middle class gave rise to expressive trends less affected by stylistic constraints of the past and significant changes in the tonal requirements of musical instruments, prompting a new blend of virtuoso interaction between flutists and guitarists. Jeffrey Cohan will play an 8-keyed flute of cocuswood or Jamaican ebony with silver ornamental rings and keys, made in London in 1820, along with Oleg Timofeyev’s guitar from the early 19th century. The program will include a Nocturne by guitarist Francesco Molino (1775-1847), a Divertissement by flutist Gaspard Kummer (1795-1870), Serenades by violinist Joseph Kuffner (1776-1856) and guitarist Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829) and virtuoso solos for flute and guitar.

The suggested donation will be $15, $20 or $25 (a free will offering). Those 18 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door.

Please see http://www.salishseafestival.org/ whidbey or call St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church at (360) 331-4887 for more information.

[Submitted by Jeffrey Cohan]

Friendship Force of Whidbey Island Welcomes Guests & New Members Guests representing various Friendship Force Clubs from all over the United States are expected on Whidbey Island Monday, June 6.

A welcome dinner will be held at the Northwest Language Institute in Langley at 5:00pm.

Folk dancing will follow the meal. On Tuesday, a visit to Bowman Bay in Deception Pass Park with kayaking will take place in the morning and tours of Coupeville, Fort Casey, and Greenbank will complete the afternoon. Local restaurants will be serving mussels for dinner.

Wednesday, the groups will travel to Seattle and Pt. Townsend for sightseeing and Thursday, a Whale watching tour on Mystic Sea Charters will depart from Anacortes. Friday, June 10, sailing and safety reviews will be presented for a Sailing/Regatta in Lone Lake Park. Bayview Hall will be the dinner site for Friendship Force and the South Whidbey Yacht Club. On Saturday, June 11, lectures on the Watershed and Salmon Recovery Programs will take place with Tide Pool exploration at low tide at Maxwelton Beach. A Farewell Dinner will be held at the Baby Island Saratoga Club in Langley at 6:00pm. Community members interested in joining Friendship Force are welcomed to join the global organization by contacting Sandie at (360) 730-1654 or Jewel at (360) 678-4046.

[Submitted by Jewel Czuchta]

The National Wildlife Refuge System: America’s Second Best Idea Steve and Martha Ellis of the Whidbey Audubon Society present about the National Wildlife Refuge System on Thursday, June 9 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Steve says, “Our country’s commitment to wildlife stretches from the high arctic to the desert southwest to tropical atolls. This diverse group of lands supports a cornucopia of bird, mammal and plant species.”

This free public program addresses the origins of the system and some of the challenges facing the refuge including the recent events in Oregon. They will offer specific ways to have a positive influence on refuges and the hundreds of bird species that rely on them.

Along the way the Ellis’s introduce some of the prominent refuges around the nation and include a sampling of Washington State jewels. They’ll also detail how the integrated refuge system shelters bird of passage on this the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Act. This celebration of America’s second best idea concludes with a look at a very special refuge.

Coupeville residents Steve and Martha Ellis are long time members of Whidbey Audubon Society. Steve is the current vice-president and Martha is a member of the Washington Native Plant Society. Together they’ve given nature walks, talks and taught bird classes for over 25 years.

Doors open at 7:00pm to the Coupeville Recreation Hall at 901 NW Alexander Street, the program begins at 7:30pm preceded by a brief meeting. This is the last meeting of the season.

Regular monthly programs resume in September. For upcoming events and activities of the Whidbey Audubon Society, see the website www.whidbeyaudubon.org.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Publicity Chair]

Camp Casey Swim Lesson Registration Now Open Registration is now open for swim lessons at Camp Casey this summer. 2 week classes are taught June 20-August 26. Cost is $49 per class. For more information or to register, visit www.spu.edu/caseypool or call (360) 678-5050. The Coupeville Lions Club is sponsoring scholarships for those who need one.

They’d like to see every child have the opportunity to learn to swim.

[Submitted by Robyn Myers, Camp Casey & Fort Casey Inn]

Whidbey Island Nighthawks American Legion Baseball For the first time ever, Whidbey Island is combining Oak Harbor, Coupeville and South Whidbey High School 14-19 year old young men into one Whidbey Island American Legion Summer Baseball Program. The program with

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. consist of two levels of teams, A and AA, which will participate in the Washington State American Legion North League.

American Legion Baseball’s purpose is to give young men “an opportunity to develop their baseball skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities, and to have fun.”

The American Legion is a non-profit organization funded primarily through donations. If you would like to support this summer’s Whidbey Island American Legion combined team, please make checks out to: Whidbey Island Nighthawks American Legion Baseball and drop off or mail to Peoples Bank in Coupeville or Oak Harbor.

For more information, call (480) 236-4660 or visit https://www.facebook.com/ WIALB/?fref=ts [Submitted by Marc Aparicio]

Oak Harbor Music Festival Teen Talent Contest Do you love to sing? Do you and your friends have a band? Are you itching to perform live at the Oak Harbor Music Festival? Whidbey teens (ages 12-18 and grades 6-12) are invited to enter the teen talent contest.

Create an audition video of your group or solo performance and submit it to the OHMF website www.oakharborfestival.com. Finalists will compete live for four stage shots at the festival. Entry deadline is June 5, and the final competition is June 14 at 7:00pm at the Oak Harbor Library. For full contest rules and submission guidelines visit www.oakharborfestival.com [Submitted by Mary Campbell, Oak Harbor Library]

Northwest Language and Cultural Center Turns 20 The Northwest Language and Cultural Center (NWLACC) in Langley is marking 20 years of enriching the lives of children through language and cultural understanding. NWLACC was formed when founder and director, Josette Hendrix, began offering immersive, art-based children’s summer language camps at her home. While these summer camps — for ages 2-12, with counselor training for teens— continue to be offered yearly, NWLACC has grown to serve the community at large and now offers language immersion weekends for adults, chat groups, food and music event series, private and group language lessons, after school programs, peace education programs, cultural celebrations, and an annual gala.

Recently, NWLACC teamed up with the local public schools to offer a new program called Global Cultures. This spring, 6th, 7th and 8th graders at Langley Middle School were exposed to a different culture throughout each week’s flex periods, led by presenters native to the culture of focus. Face to face, presenters shared their experiences growing up in a different culture, speaking another language, and offered the students a chance to experience these things for themselves.

The program’s goal is to expand the student’s cultural awareness and understanding, planting the seeds for global harmony.

The NWLACC language programs for young people are based on the fact that language affects the way people think. The cognitive benefits from language-learning at a young age are wide-ranging: from better problemsolving skills to increased creativity and better communication in one’s own native tongue.

Perhaps most importantly, NWLACC believes that learning a new language enables one to view the world from a new perspective.

With summer around the corner, NWLACC is once again busily preparing for the start of Summer Camp season. July 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of NWLACC so this year’s camps are going to be full of special celebrations and surprises. Led by native speakers, as always, each camp will be built around a theme: French camp this year, for example, will focus on the 130th birthday of the statue of Liberty, which was a gift from the French.

Children are immersed in learning languages while cooking, engaging in art projects, playing games outdoors, and finally, putting on a play for their families incorporating their new skills. As is the case every year, the camps are

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED. intended to give children a primary experience of foreign language. And, as we move into fall, families can expect to see more after school language programs at NWLACC, as a means to build on what children have learned over the summer.

At the Northwest Language and Cultural Center on Whidbey Island, it is their mission to inspire intercultural awareness and understanding so that each person contributes to a more peaceful and harmonious global community. To find out more about the many ways to engage and participate, visit www.nwlacc.org.

[Submitted by Jennifer Katzinger]

Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board The Board of County Commissioners appoints Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board citizen member representatives for 3 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. One citizen member representative will complete their term of service on June 30, 2016.

The Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board is part of the Northwest Regional Council which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom Counties. It plans services for seniors and people with disabilities who need assistance caring for themselves and relies heavily on input and assistance from a dedicated group of volunteers. NWSSAB members come from different age groups and diverse backgrounds and are generally active members of their communities. Anyone with an interest in long-term care issues is welcome to apply.

Additional information regarding the committee may be obtained by contacting Pat Elwell at (360) 676-6749 ext 1024 or by email at elwelpf@dshs.wa.gov [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News WICA and WhidbeyTV Announce Partnership WICA opens its first Television Soundstage Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) is pleased to announce a producing collaboration with WhidbeyTV (WTV) and the filming of “Ship Ahoy!”, a new scripted children’s television series, at WICA’s facilities this summer.

This collaboration between WICA and WTV will create opportunities for youth in WICA’s Summer Conservatory Program to learn about television production. Students will be invited on-set and introduced to the work environment and various individual roles in a live production studio: gaffer, grips, sound mixer, properties master, costuming, makeup, script supervisor, and overall production coordination. Additionally, there will be youth internship opportunities for the filming of “Ship Ahoy!” during July and August.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the community of South Whidbey Island and beyond. WICA’s mission is to inspire, nourish, and enhance the artistic, social, and economic well-being of the community.

For more information, call (360) 221-8262 or visit www.wicaonline.org

Sixth Annual Open House at Freeland Art Studios

Board meetings occur on the third Thursday of most months, with exceptions during the summer and holidays, and are usually held in Anacortes or Bellingham. Applicants for the current position must be residents of Island County.

Meet the artists of the Freeland Art Studios on Saturday, June 4 from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

Freeland Art Studios is a large studio space, over 7000 sq. feet, that houses 12 separate artist workspaces.

The application deadline is June 20, 2016 and an application may be obtained by contacting Pam Dill, (360) 679-7353 or by email at pamd@co.island.wa.us

The artists work in a variety of different media including: stone, metal, clay, tile, jewelry, mosaics, fused glass, bronze, wood, mixed media and water. Meet the artists; Penel-

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ope Crittenden, Jeff Day, Carol Rose Dean, Declan Travis, Tom Lindsay, Woody Morris, Sara Owens, Dale Reiger, Teri Jo Summer, Frank Rose, Sue Taves, Lane Tompkins, and Lloyd Whannell.

Guest artist Jeff Day will be showing paintings and sculptures he created while he was living in China and Istanbul.

Saturday June 4th, 5:30 pm Music by Dana Lyons

Artists will have completed art for sale as well as works in progress during the open house and artist demonstrations will be done throughout the day. Stop by for light refreshments and to say hello.

Freeland Art Studios is located at 1660 Roberta Avenue, behind Whidbey Island Bank and the WAIF Thrift store in Freeland.

For more information, go to www.FreelandArtStudios.com.

Whidbey Life Magazine Celebrates its Fifth Print Issue

In this issue, produced entirely by Island residents, Whidbey Life Magazine celebrates the land we live on, the water that surrounds us, and some of the plants, animals and insects that inhabit our glorious home. With a variety of articles and a plentitude of gorgeous photos, they consider bees, local beer, the creatures inhabiting the waters surrounding us, and the evolving lives of our sheltering trees. They also feature the Whidbey Children’s Theater as it observes its 35th anniversary, recounting the joy and magic fostered by this beloved island institution.

For more information, visit www.WhidbeyLifeMagazine.org or email info@whidbeylifemagazine.org.

Known for his dynamic performances and outrageous hit songs, including ‘Cows with Guns’, some of his most recent work includes ‘Salmon Come Home’ and ‘The Great Salish Sea’ Dana will be available to sign his books and CDs after the concert.

Langley Whale Center Youth Team member Audri Cooke will open with her original song 'When the Whales come Home’ Suggested donation of $10 with all proceeds benefiting the Langley Whale Center

The creators of Whidbey Life Magazine, a community-driven project, invite you to join them in celebrating the fifth print issue, now available at local retailers.

“The magazine exists to feature the art and culture of local people with the words and photographs of local writers and photographers,” said publisher Sue Taves.

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PBY Museum Fundraiser Thursday, June 2, 6:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $25 The PBY Naval Air Museum in Oak Harbor is sponsoring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific.” There will be raffle and door prizes with the grand prize of a weekend getaway at Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort in Whistler, B.C. There will also be wine sampling, finger foods and an intermission buffet. Seating is limited.

Tickets are available at the PBY Naval Air Museum, 270 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, or can be reserved on line at www.pbymf.org.

74th Anniversary Observance of the Battle of Midway Friday, June 3, 10:00am PBY Memorial Museum, Oak Harbor NAS Whidbey Island is holding a 74th Anniversary Observance of the Battle of Midway. It will be conducted in the Aircraft Display Area across the street from the Museum. This year’s observance is especially meaningful because of the recent passing of local resident Harry Ferrier, a Midway survivor and long time volunteer at the Museum. The event is free. Please join your community in observing this battle which is now considered the turning point in the Pacific theater of WWII.

Relay for Life of Whidbey Island Friday, June 3, 6:00pm North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor Please register in advance at RelayForLife.org/ whidbeyislandwa or RSVP by May 31 to Gail at (360) 240-9429 or Sandy at (360) 240-9429.

Closing ceremony begins at 12:00pm Saturday, June 4.

South Pacific Fridays, June 3, 10, 17, & 24, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 7:30pm Sundays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2:30pm Thursdays, June 9, 16, & 23, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Epic musical romance centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. For tickets or more information, call (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

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

“Purple Passion” Rhodie & Plant Sale Saturday, June 4, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, June 5, 9:00am-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Purple is the focus of Meerkerk Garden’s June Nursery Sale. Choose from rhodies like “Jim’s Blueberry Jam” or “Bob’s Blue” and take home a stunning purple/deep blue rhodie for your own garden. A wide variety of hybrid, species & heritage rhodies for sale. 1 gallon to mature 6’-7’ grown plants. 20% off all potted plants. Anyone who wears purple will receive a free plant! For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

Hoe Down at the Farm Saturday, June 4, 5:00pm-10:00pm Dancing Fish Farm, 1953 Newman Rd, Freeland $65 donation Enjoy an evening of delicious BBQ, country music, dancing, a raffle, and silent auction. For more information or tickets, please call (360)

331-4127. Proceeds will fund Soroptimist of South Whidbey Island programs to enrich the lives of girls and women in our community as well as awards and scholarships.

Illuminati: The Musical Saturday, June 4, 7:30pm Black Box Theater, Langley OutCast Productions is excited to present a return engagement of Illuminati: The Musical created and performed by Love Snack (also known as Baylie Freeman and Caitlin Obom).

Doors open at 7:00pm. All tickets $10 at www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2552886 or reserve seats and pay at the door by emailing ocp@whidbey.com

South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market Sunday, June 5, 11:00am-2:00pm 2812 Thompson Road, Langley Shoppers can purchase fresh, local produce from farmer vendors. Local mountain-folk musician, Sommer Harris, will perform original songs for entertainment during market hours.

Visitors can paint complimentary sail boat bookmarks with craft artist Carla Walsh.

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia

A variety of free, family-friendly public concerts at Bayview Corner that will serve the Whidbey Island community by reclaiming public spaces with music, art, and cultural experiences. You are invited to bring a picnic, dance, and revel in this celebration of global music.

For more information, visit www.WhidbeyCustomEvents.com

Chum Run 5K Saturday, June 18, 10:00am Community Park, Langley Fee: $25 by June 15; $30 Day of Race This lighthearted event has become a favorite of locals and visitors alike. This year’s Chum Run will support the Healthy Island Youth Scholarship Fund, in addition to South Whidbey Parks & Rec. The scholarship provides funds for local kids from low-income families to participate in healthy, active organized programs, like school sports, Little League, swim lessons, and much more. Younger kids are invited to participate in the free “Fry Run”.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.swparks.org, email programs@whidbey.com or call (360) 221-6788.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Friday, June 10, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

See schedule below Cost: Free

An evening concert of masterpieces of Russian choral music, from Baroque to Classical. Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Kazan, Russia Partnership Committee, the concert is open to the public. Free-will donations from the concert go to support the ensemble in their tour of the U.S. west coast, and their families back home in Russia.

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, June 4, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library

Star Party

Mysterious England Saturday, June 4, 2:30pm-4:30pm Coupeville Library

Friday June 10, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www. icas-wa.org.

Curriculum Sale and Show & Tell Fair Saturday, June 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Sponsored by Homeschoolers on Whidbey (HOW). Need to buy or sell curriculum? How about showing others what you love about curriculum you already use? Or maybe you’d like to take a look at some other curriculum you are thinking about using? Even if you are simply looking for more information about Homeschooling or about what activities HOW has planned for the coming year please stop by. Spaces to sell curriculum are limited and on a fcfs basis. For more information, contact Flora Johnson at (360) 320-9757.

Film Slam Film Festival Saturday, June 11, 5:30pm Coupeville High School Auditorium General admission: $10 adults, $5 students Friends of Ebey’s presents the 2016 World Premiere Ebey’s Reserve Film Slam Film Festival. Admission includes popcorn and lemonade. Sign up for the $100 VIP Party Red Carpet event, 4:45pm (VIP event limited to 50). Visit www.friendsofebeys.org for details and tickets.

Tickets also available at bayleaf and Coupeville Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center.

World Music Picnic - Whidbey’s 2nd Annual Global Music & Cultural Exchange Wednesday, June 15, 4:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Corner, Langley

Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices! All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Join our interactive panel of Northwest authors as they discuss their books, love for the mystery genre and England. Stay and enjoy tea with the authors after the discussion.

Meet the Author: Connie Dawson Ph.D Saturday, June 4, 3:00pm-4:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave The Clinton Library is proud to present local author, Connie Dawson, Ph.D, to celebrate the release of her new book, “Life Beyond Shame: Rewriting the Rules.” Learn why she wrote the book and about her own recovery process.

Connie will have books available for purchase and signing.

International Nights: “A Very Long Engagement” Monday, June 6, 5:30pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Audrey Tautou, who rose to international stardom with the title role in Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s worldwide smash Amélie, reunites with the director for this drama, set during the darkest days of World War I and its immediate aftermath. Rated R. Runtime 134 minutes. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

This film may not be suitable for children under the age of 17. Please speak with a staff member if you have questions.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: Good Grief Tuesday, June 6, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library Mark Lucero, LMHC will present twelve practical strategies for coping with grief and loss.

He will discuss the importance of self-care and support systems and will also present helpful suggestions for supporting a friend or loved one through the grief journey. Visit www. wihha.com for more information. Everyone is welcome.

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Identity theft is a big problem. How big?

Consider this: In 2015, about 13 million Americans were victimized, with a total fraud amount of $15 billion, according to Javelin Strategy & Research.

That’s a lot of victims, and a lot of money. How can you protect yourself from becoming a statistic?

Here are a few suggestions: • Secure your Social Security number. Identity thieves eagerly seek Social Security numbers — so don’t give out yours to anyone who asks for it. In fact, as a general rule, be reluctant to give it out at all. Always ask whomever you’re dealing with if he or she will accept another form of identification, or at the very least will take just the last four digits of your number. And never carry your Social Security card with you.

• Shred credit card offers and bank statements. If you’re not going to apply for the credit cards offered to you, shred the offers. Identity thieves have been known to go through garbage, fill out credit card offers and take advantage of them. At the same time, shred your bank and brokerage statements – and any other statement containing personal or financial information.

• Study your credit card bills and checking account statements. Question any credit card charge or checking account activity you don’t recognize as your own.

• Don’t give out your credit card number unless you’re initiating a purchase. Many of us shop online. As long as you’re dealing with a reputable merchant who uses a secure site — i.e., one that has “https” in the web address — you should be fairly confident that your credit card information will be protected. Never give out your credit card number to people or businesses who, unsolicited, try to sell you something over the phone or Internet.

• Protect your passwords. Do you use a password to log onto your computer? If so, don’t share it with anyone, outside perhaps your most trusted family members. And use a strong password – one that doesn’t contain your real name or even a complete word that could be used to identify you. Also, it doesn’t hurt to periodically change your password, whether it’s for your computer logon or for entry to any of your financial or consumer accounts.

Even after taking these steps, you could still run into identity theft. That’s why you need to watch for certain signs, such as the arrival of unexpected credit cards or account statements, denials of credit for no clear reason, or calls or letters regarding purchases you didn’t make. If any of these things happen to you, you may want to place a “fraud alert” on your credit reports and review them carefully. Three national credit-reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and TransUnion – keep records of your credit history. If someone has misused your personal or financial information, contact one of the companies and ask for an initial fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert is free, but you must provide proof of your identity.

And the company you call must tell the other companies about your alert. (For more information on placing a fraud alert, visit the website of any of the three companies.)

You can help preserve your good name from those who want to misuse it – so, stay vigilant.

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by Ed Oldham

SALMON SEASON HAS BEEN SAVED I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend and you were able to get out and try your luck at either halibut, shrimp or lings.

Some, I am sure, tried for all three. I don’t blame you with the limited amount of days we have during the year to put some of this type of sea food in the freezer.

With the passing of the long weekend, we say good bye to this year’s halibut season and I must say it was a very quiet one. It would be nice if we didn’t reach our quota and we were afforded one more opportunity to fish for them but those I have talked to about it don’t seem to think this will happen. One can always purchase a Canadian license (and you should have your passport) and venture across the border if you really would like to try to catch a few more.

Shrimping has been very good, especially with the mild tides we had this past weekend. My fishing partners and I spent the entire day Monday out shrimping plus tried to land a few legal lings and the current was amazing. We managed to almost catch our three limits of shrimp and hauled in quite a few lings. Most were cookie cutter 22”-24” but we managed to boat a legal ling and released a really nice oversized one at 39” (see photo). All in all it was a great day to be on the water.

The big news this past week was the WDFW and the tribes were able to come to an agreement about the salmon season and are making their joint application for the required federal permit to open the season this July. I have included the press release here from the WDFW, dated May 26, so all my readers are informed.

Salmon seasons set for Puget Sound; area waters expected to re-open to fishing soon OLYMPIA – State and tribal leaders today reached an agreement on Puget Sound fisheries that is expected to pave the way toward opening summer salmon seasons and waters recently closed to recreational fishing.

The co-managers agreed on this year’s Puget Sound salmon seasons after several weeks of extended negotiations. Anticipated low numbers of salmon – especially Coho – returning to Puget Sound made this year’s negotiations challenging.

Agreement on fishing seasons is a key step in obtaining a joint federal permit required to conduct fisheries in Puget Sound waters, where some fish stocks are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) closed many Puget Sound-area waters to fishing on May 1, after the previous federal authorization to conduct fisheries expired.

“We plan to re-open those waters as soon as we have federal approval,” said John Long, salmon fisheries policy lead for WDFW. “We anticipate getting the new permit within a few weeks.”

“Conservation is key in developing these fisheries, especially in a year with such low returns expected back to the Sound,” Long said. “We worked hard to meet those conservation needs and provide fisheries that are meaningful for both state and tribal fishers.”

Changes in Puget Sound salmon fisheries since last summer can be found on WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/northfalcon/, where information about Washington’s salmon fisheries in ocean waters and the Columbia River also is available. Some of those changes include: Marine Area 10 (Seattle/Bremerton) will be open from July 16 to Aug. 15, or when the quota of 1,395 fish is met. The area was closed last summer to chinook retention. Marine Area 9 (Admiralty Inlet) will be open the same dates as Marine Area 10, but also could close sooner if the quota of 3,056 fish is met.

There will be no Coho fisheries in marine areas of Puget Sound, with the exception of Hood Canal, where sufficient Coho are forecast to return.

WDFW is closing some rivers and marine areas to all salmon fishing during September and October, the peak months for Coho salmon to return to Puget Sound. Rivers slated for closures include the Skagit, Stillaguamish and Nisqually.

Lakes Washington and Sammamish also will be closed to fishing during those months.

The lower mainstream of the Skokomish River will be closed to non-tribal fishing this year due to a claim by the tribe that the river is part of the Skokomish Reservation and public access is prohibited. WDFW is working to evaluate this claim. The closed area includes the section of river from the Tacoma Public Utilities power lines (near the mouth of the river) upstream to the Bonneville Power Administration power lines (upstream and west of Highway 101). The department advises anglers to observe this closure of the state’s fishery that will be monitored

by WDFW police.”

I thought it was important to share this so you all had a chance to read what the WDFW put out and where you can go to get further information. I will be sure to keep you posted as new information is available. I am ready for some salmon fishing. Even if the majority of us will only get a shot at hatchery kings, it’s a whole lot better than nothing at all.

I’m going to keep the article short this week.

Remember you have until June 15 to fish for lings and shrimping changes will be in effect at the printing of this article so be sure to check the WDFW web site for the most up to date information in your area.

Until next time please send comments, suggestions, reports and pictures to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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More information on the fisheries that closed May 1 is available on the department’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/pugetsound_ salmon_update/.

In the meantime, anglers can begin making plans to fish for salmon this summer in Puget Sound-area waters, where most of those fisheries will target hatchery chinook. Salmon fisheries throughout the Puget Sound area will be constrained to protect Coho salmon and other weak salmon stocks, Long said.

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by Marcia Nelson TIMELY TIPS FOR A HEALTHY GARDEN June’s warm temperatures bring fresh new growth and an abundance of flowers. Your spring-blooming plants, shrubs and ornamental trees will thrive with a little bit of extra care and some preventative actions now to prevent issues later. Here are some timely tips from expert plant diagnostician, 2013 Washington State Master Gardener of the year, and WSU Extension Island County Master Gardener, Marcia Nelson.

Q. My spring-blooming shrubs looked so wonderful but the flowers have faded. How do I care for my plants so they repeat next year?

Most plants (shrubs, annuals, perennials) benefit from deadheading (cutting off the faded flowers just below the bloom or just above the first set of leaves). This gives the plant more energy to grow new flower buds for next year. It is important to do this right after blooms fade for certain plants (lilac, Hydrangea macrophylla for example) so you will not prune off next year’s flower buds.

For annuals, it is imperative that you deadhead to keep your plant blooming throughout the growing season. In the case of Hydrangea paniculata you can leave the faded blooms for winter interest. You do not have to deadhead shrubs like forsythia, weigela or bridal wreath.

Deadhead rhodies by cutting or snapping off the flower truss just above the first round of leaves being sure to leave the terminal growth buds. This is also a good time to lightly prune your rhodie using the same method with leaf buds. It is important to know your plant—do your research before you cut!

with composted manure plus feeding with an organic rose fertilizer in April and June are important. In between, fertilize with a liquid fertilizer recommended for roses after watering.

To deadhead roses, cut the bloom stem at a 45 degree angle just above the first 5-leaf stem. If you have a cluster of blooms on one stem, cut the individual faded blooms off, then follow the above procedure for the last bloom. Major pruning on roses is done in the spring, usually in April before they have begun to grow. Cut dead and crossing branches first. Then cut the remaining stems back 1/3 to a 5-leaf branch. Do not cut more than that as roses store nutrients in their canes.

Q. What’s the best way to spot and treat disease and pests on my roses?

Common fungal diseases on roses are (1) blackspot (starts in Spring on bottom leaves as black round spots and moves up bush; (2) rust (in early Spring, orange pustules on both sides of leaves – can kill the plant); (3) powdery mildew (usually appears around the first of July here as a white coating on the top leaves, spreading downward through the plant).

Aphids are usually first seen on the unopened flower buds and stems; if they are on the leaves, they are on the underside of new ones and cause the leaves to curl and distort.

For fungal diseases, you can use biological sprays, such as ‘Serenade’ or fungicides for the particular rose fungus. Follow the directions on the bottle. For powdery mildew, just spray the leaves very hard with water from the hose! Sometimes it takes more than one try. For aphids, squish them with your hand or spray with the hose to wash them off.

Remember, a few aphids are not detrimental to the plant and they will serve as food and an attractant for beneficial insects like lady beetles.

Enjoy your beautiful garden this summer.

We all look forward to these warm days and being outside! For free advice on gardening and plant problems, Ask a Master Gardener, we are happy to help!

Q. I want to be sure the ornamental trees in my garden are healthy, especially my new ones, what should I do?

If your ornamental tree has been planted 3 years or less, it is important to make sure that it has sufficient water during our dry summer and early fall. Do this by making a 3’ diameter watering well around the base and fill it with water until it does not soak in any more. Do not water again until the soil is dry about 3” deep.

As your tree gets established and develops its root system, it will need less help from you. If you are planning to plant a new tree, be sure the soil and drainage are correct for your plant to avoid future problems.

Q. My roses are just beginning to bloom …how to I keep the blooms going all season ?

Roses are “heavy feeders.” This means that we must provide water and supplement the nutrients in the soil to keep them producing blooms. Top dressing in the early spring

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Jail makes big changes since inmate death

How Relay for Life dollars help Whidbey

By KATHY REED Staff writer More than three dozen teams of volunteers – over 500 people - will hit the track at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor this weekend as they participate in Relay for Life, one of the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraisers.

Teams of at least 20 members work for months to raise funds, in the end bringing in a substantial amount to the organization.

Janis Reid/Whidbey Daily News Above, members of Island County Jail's mental health and medical committee meets each week to discuss inmate issues and needs. The committee is one of many changes initiated by Chief Jose Briones, below, who took took over management of the jail in December.

“We typically raise about $100,000,” said Karla Sharkey, this year’s sponsorship chair and long-time volunteer for Relay for Life of Whidbey Island. “That’s a lot of money. But it’s not just about the overall amount of money we raise, but what you do with it.”

By JANIS REID Editor Island County Jail has made serious changes a little more than a year after the death of an inmate.

All money raised for Relay for Life goes to the American Cancer Society. While the money does not stay on Whidbey Island, it doesn’t mean island residents don’t see the benefits from their contributions.

Farris’ family, joined by hundreds of community members, rallied around the issue, staging protests and demanding better practices at the jail. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown shared his remorse and regret in a statement last June and began the search for a new jail chief who could make the changes the jail desperately needed.

“Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society save lives by funding groundbreaking cancer research, supporting education and risk reduction efforts, and providing free information and critical services for people with

“We are determined to do everything possible to minimize the chances of this kind of a tragedy from occurring in our jail ever again,” Brown said.

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Changes at the jail include a $120,000 security update which includes a 25 percent increase in cameras and an additional viewer for staff, allowing deputies to better monitor all corners of the facility.

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“About 25 cents of every dollar goes to administration, advertising, all those things,” said Sharkey. “But the rest – 75 to 78 cents of every dollar – goes to research and development, finding new cures, helping with medications, that type of thing.”

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They were doing things from the 1980s. We’re putting processes in place if something happens. They didn’t know how to use a lot of the tools needed to prevent the death.”

The good news is that Briones has found the Island County jail staff, which oversees the 58-bed facility, is a tight knit group that has been very receptive to the new procedures and are working hard to improve inmate care.

Having seen a lot of other facilities, Briones said he has noticed that ”once you start

“Cameras don’t stop things from happening,” Briones said, “but when you have that ability to go back and see what happened, it can be preventative.”

In other words, if an inmate knows that his or her actions could be used in court, it can give them pause to behave badly, he said.

The county also allotted around $250,000 for medical services, including two nurses offering five-day-a-week cover-

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Kathy Reed//Whidbey Daily News Jonathan Giugliano, a volunteer from Oak Harbor High School's NJROTC, places a flag on a veteran's grave Saturday morning at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Whidbey Island honors the fallen

By KATHY REED Staff writer Moments of reflection, celebration and honor peppered a full Memorial Day weekend on Whidbey Island.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS

The unofficial start of the summer season gave islanders a little bit of everything – clouds, rain, wind and sunshine, but nothing could dash the spirits of those intent on observing the reason behind the holiday weekend.

Saturday morning found volunteers from Oak Harbor’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Whitehead-Muzzall Post 7392 and American Legion George Morris Post 129 heading up flag placement at both Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor and Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville.

Members of the Cub Scouts, NJROTC students from Oak Harbor High School and community members helped place more than 500 United States flags on veterans’ graves.

“We want to show respect to the veterans who gave us our freedom,” said Dennis Jones, American Legion Post 129 Adjutant.

“They matter,” said 14-yearold NJROTC member and volunteer Jonathan Giugliano.

“Without them, our country simply wouldn’t be possible.

They gave us our freedom.”

In Coupeville, rain fell softly and a chilly wind whipped umbrellas and blankets for those gathered to watch the annual Memorial Day Parade. Bright smiles and good spirits chased the rain away as the parade wore on.

Observers gathered in small clusters as the procession made its way down Main Street to Front Street, and while the crowds weren’t huge due to the

Island County commissioners have scheduled a public hearing for 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, to consider limiting the use of fireworks and the burning of fires in unincorporated Island County.

Among other changes the updated ordinance designates two different types of burn bans, Type I and Type II. Type one includes a ban on all outdoor burning except for recreational fires that occur in designated areas or on private property with the owner's consent. Type II means a ban on all outdoor burning. The use of barbecue grills using propane or briquettes, or self contained camp stoves, would be exempt under both types. The updated ordinance defines the “severe weather conditions” under which the fire marshal, the Island County sheriff or his designee, can issue a burn ban. The ordinance also designates specific times when fireworks can be lit July 3-5 and December 31 and January 1.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Vietnam veteran Ben Burnell speaks to a crowd gathered at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor for a Memorial Day service.

weather, they were enthusiastic, as were participants.

Dignitaries included Coupeville town mayor Molly Hughes; Capt. Geoff Moore, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island; Pearl Harbor survivors Alan McKay and Harold Johnson; World War II veteran and parade grand marshal R. Spence Purvis; and WWII veterans Don Clapsaddle, Dennis Loughheed and Win Stites.

There was plenty of red, white and blue on display as dozens of entries celebrated community groups and events and local political representatives and candidates made their way down the parade route. Antique vehicles were decked out as were some animals - real dogs and horses as well as furry mascots representing WAIF and the Whidbey Island Fair.

Monday morning dawned warm and sunny, which may have helped draw one of the largest crowds to ever attend Memorial Day services at Sunnyside and Maple Leaf Cemeteries.

The annual event is a joint effort of the VFW, American Legion and the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97. VFW Post Commander Perry Taylor served as Master of Ceremonies for the service at Maple Leaf, which more than 150 people attended.

Representatives and officers from the American Legion, Fleet Reserve, VFW and their auxiliaries paid tribute to fallen veterans by placing flowers and wreaths at the grave marker.

“Wherever a body lies, it is hallowed ground,” said Taylor.

Last week, Congressman Rick Larsen assisted in launch the first-ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. Larsen will serve as a Vice-Chair of the Caucus, according to a Larsen news release.

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 was signed into law to end decades of racial discrimination to prevent minorities from voting. In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down the section of the act requiring jurisdictions with a history of discrimination against minority voters to clear election changes with the federal government.

The goal of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus is to educate the public on voter suppression tactics that may be happening in their home states, districts, and counties and inform constituencies on their rights as voters.

In other news, President Barack Obama signed a bill that invests in estuary restoration that Congressman Rick Larsen co-sponsored with Congressman Frank LoBiondo of New Jersey.

The legislation reauthorizes the National Estuary Program through 2021, funding local efforts to restore and protect sensitive estuaries and their wildlife.

Guest speaker for the event was Vietnam veteran Ben Burnell.

“I was looking around the cemetery as I came in and looking at all these flags,” he said.

“They represent probably every religion, every race, every creed, everything we could think of about what this country stands for.”

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Friday during Relay for Life this weekend at North Whidbey Middle School.

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cancer who need them,” according to a release from Jessica Blais, senior manager of Relay for Life at the nearest ACS office in Everett.

“No one understands how vital these services are more than local cancer survivors,” the release continued. “Last year, 108 Island County residents utilized the American Cancer Society services including transportation to and from treatment, lodging, wigs, support and information and navigation. American Cancer Society is currently funding more than $8.8 million dollars in active cancer research grants in Washington state.”

“I want as much money to go to my local area as possible,” said Sharkey. “But I have to remem-

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age in day and swing shifts and a supervisor who is on call over the weekend. Briones said that eventually, the jail would like to have nurses on hand 24/7.

Because the county’s financial resources are finite, Briones is hoping to tap into existing resources such as partnering with Island County Health Services to assist with mental health needs as well providing telemedicine through other institutions.

Deputies are now required to attend Crisis Intervention Train-

ber it’s helping my friends and family across the world.”

Sharkey said there are special programs provided by ACS that many Whidbey Island residents utilize every day.

“We have patient services like Look Good-Feel Better, which helps women with wigs, makeup application, that sort of thing,” she said.

Other programs include Road to Recovery and Reach to Recovery.

“Road to Recovery is really important,” Sharkey continued.

“A lot of people on this island have to go off island to get treatment because, for example, that specific treatment isn’t offered at Whidbey General. We’ve got a lot of people that are elderly that can’t drive or don’t drive and we have people volunteer their time to drive people to and from their ing (CIT), making sure that they know how to deal with people in crisis, including those with mental illness and addiction issues.

In addition to CIT training, Briones has initiated clear processes and a chain of command in the advent of a crisis. Among those are proper use of a temporary security cell, forced medication if necessary and having a restraint chair to prevent an inmate from harming themselves and others. Briones has formed a mental health/medical committee of jail staff and health professionals who discuss the mental and physical needs of the inmates each week.

treatments.”

According to the ACS website, cancer is now the leading cause of death in Washington state. It’s estimated 37,770 people will get diagnosed with cancer this year and 12,770 people will die of cancer in our state this year.

The good news is that more dollars equals more research money. As the ACS release said, nearly $9 million of research money is being spent in Washington state. Of 787 grants funded by the ACS across the nation this year, 71 of them are in the Great West Division and 23 are in Washington state at facilities like the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, the University of Washington, Washington State University, Seattle Children’s Hospital and Gonzaga University.

That is why so many local volBriones is also initiating other safety programs, like the one created under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to improve the overall safety of the jail.

“Not everyone is doing this, but you’re a fool if you don’t,” Briones said of the federal PREA program.

“A lot of things are happening now. It might seem like a lot, but there’s a lot more to be done.”

Brown, who has advocated for more law and justice funding for years, said that inmates with mental health issues need to be managed differently and they have learned to have an understand-

unteers participate in the relay on Whidbey every year.

“The Relay for Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community,” Blais said in the release. “Relay for Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all.”

This year’s relay gets underway at 6 p.m. Friday, June 3, and ends at noon Saturday.

Information on services available through the American Cancer Society is available online at www.cancer.org or contact the Everett office at 425-741-8949 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ing of what that looks like with Briones’ help.

“I’m very proud of where we are,” Brown said. “I’m very pleased with Chief Briones and what he brings in terms of knowledge. He has a solid background in dealing with inmates who have problems. That in and of itself has certainly helped our jail to know how to handle people with mental illness and medical needs.”

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Burnell spoke of how important the military is not only to protecting this country, but the rest of the world.

“There are thousands and thousands of our deceased veterans in cemeteries all over the world,” he said. “I don’t know of any foreign military cemeteries in the United States.

We go to defend freedom and individual rights wherever it needs to be defended.”

Of more than 330 million people in the U.S., said Burnell, they are protected by less than one percent of the population, making the military an exclusive and important part of our country.

“We all have to support that one percent and equip them so they are not here, under one of these flags,” he said. “We do not want to see our young go to war. We don’t want to see them die. But sometimes it’s necessary, and that’s why we honor Memorial Day.” Washington State Senator Barbara Bailey was among those in attendance. She said he had a very personal reason for being there.

“I lost a brother in the Korean war. He was a brother I never knew; he died the same year I was born,” said Bailey.

“It’s important to never forget the price that was paid for what we enjoy every day.”

“I hope you leave here today with the knowledge of why this day is so important and so different than any other day,” Burnell said. “This is not Veterans Day, this is Memorial Day. This is the day we honor the fallen. Keep that in mind today.”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your task on the 2nd is to share the resources equitably. The 3rd affords important lessons in value. Changes on the 4th hold the promise of better days ahead. Old limits prove less limiting on the 5th. The trials of the 6th coax you to new capabilities. Holding too tightly to the things you love is limiting on the 7th.

Limiting loves and ideas that no longer work all call for release on the 8th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Look for delights in the form of unexpected gains on the 2nd.

Failures on the 3rd are clues in reverse telling you how to get more from life. The 4th offers you a way to grow your self-esteem. On the 5th you are your own worst critic. Events on the 6th awaken you to your own worth. Tests of commitment are a large part of the 7th. If you have more on the 8th, it’s for the sake of giving more.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Getting back to basics pays dividends on the 2nd. The 3rd advances your efforts to erase a debt. The 4th presents the most important choice you’ll make in June. Your resources stretch farther than planned on the 5th. Taking stock of your assets on the 6th is the first step to their wiser use. Setting your priorities is the best use of the 7th. Wealth on the 8th flows not to you, but through you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Disappointments become blessings in disguise on the 2nd. What is lost matters less than what you’re left with on the 3rd. Trust the lead of your deepest desires on the 4th. The 5th helps you make the most of what you’ve got. Quiet reflection on your material assets puts you ahead on the 6th. Emotional fulfillment is sourced inwardly on the 7th. The 8th calls you to think of others before yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Simplifying satisfies your desire for greater fulfillment on the 2nd. Advances on the 3rd hinge on your ability to be adaptable. You break new ground in managing your relationships on the 4th. The 5th aids in fine-tuning your affairs for efficiency. Pushing yourself to the limits on the 6th rewards you in proportion. The objects of your desire remain distant by necessity on the 7th. You receive in the same measure that you give on the 8th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Ample reward comes of the 2nd’s focus on essentials. The 3rd underscores the value of new ideas. Decisions important to the month are made on the 4th. The unexpected works in your favor on the 5th. Brainstorming on the 6th centers on the need for a better financial strategy. The 7th is a time for serious study of

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You deliver more than what’s expected of you on the 2nd.

Happiness on the 3rd is gift wrapped in change. The 4th presents you a step of importance toward your desire for harmony. Impossibly high standards on the 5th leave you wishing for more. Ideas you can bank on are born of necessity on the 6th.

Economizing and sacrifice are part of the 7th.

Well to remember on the 8th that abundance is a two-way street.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Another’s good fortune benefits you as well on the 2nd.

Your capacity for generosity sets the course of the 3rd. The 4th sees great progress toward a more rewarding life.

Challenges on the 5th prove no challenge at all. A fresh approach makes you a stronger performer on the 6th. Soft-hearted approaches defeat your purpose on the 7th.

Possessiveness, material or emotional, is a self-impediment on the 8th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Previously overlooked solutions await your discovery on the 2nd.

Some unworkable strategies in your quest for a better life get revealed on the 3rd. The 4th holds potential for expanding your sense of purpose. The 5th offers a better grasp of what is limiting your fulfillment.

Better ideas come of the 6th’s quest for prosperity. There’s more to learn in that regard on the 7th. Scarcity thinking is wealth’s prime obstacle on the 8th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Power on the 2nd lies in the playful approach. The 3rd points toward the path of a new project. The 4th eases you toward more effective ways of dealing with the world. The 5th falls into line in a way you wouldn’t have guessed. Having more means better use of what you have on the 6th. Stringent is the word regarding your assets on the 7th.

Unanticipated expense stirs the inner Chicken Little on the 8th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Change on the 2nd is nothing your inner Chicken Little need fear. The uncomfortable parts get dropped from your plan of attack on the 3rd. The 4th chips away at the barriers around a long-term goal. Creative solutions figure largely on the 5th. The issue of shared resources surfaces on the 6th. The 7th is for winnowing out unworkable ideas regarding same. Miserly attitudes on the 8th are counter-productive in the long run.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The 2nd shows that life is only as complicated as you make it.

Little things on the 3rd reveal a flaw among your basic beliefs.

The 4th edges you toward a deeper understanding of your life path. The 5th helps you toward the needed release of the no-longer fulfilling. The path to material riches is a mental one on the 6th. But on the 7th, the needed sacrifices are real. Equitable distribution on the 8th includes paying off debts. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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WorkSource Orientation Wednesday, June 8, 9:30am-11:00am Freeland Library An overview of available WorkSource services to help you with your job hunt. This includes skill and career assessments, labor market information, resumé and interviewing assistance, training and more. You also get connected to WorkSourceWA.com, the premier online resource for findings jobs in Washington State.

Clinton Book Group: The Borrower Wednesday, June 8, 10:00am-11:00am Clinton Library Everyone is welcome to join our discussion of “The Borrower”, Rebecca Makkai’s delightful, funny and moving first novel about a librarian and a young boy obsessed with reading who take to the road. Copies of July’s title, “The Abundance” by Amit Majmudar, will be available for check out at the Clinton Library a month in advance.

WorkSource: Interviewing Techniques Wednesday, June 8, 1:30pm-3:00pm Freeland Library You might have the best resumé ever, but if you don’t interview well, it won’t matter. Being able to handle a job interview is a necessity for any job seeker. Knowing what employers are looking for and being prepared are absolute musts. In this workshop, you will learn valuable interviewing tips and have the chance to practice answers to frequently asked and sometimes difficult questions in a supportive, realistic environment.

Literature & Laughter Book Group: The Light Between the Oceans Wednesday, June 8, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library Join us for a discussion of “The Light Between the Oceans” by M.L. Stedman.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, June 9, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Colm Toibin’s “Brooklyn.” A moving, deeply satisfying read about a young Irish immigrant in Brooklyn in the early 1950s. For adults.

Religious Services Guest Speaker: Claudine (Blessing) Kasonga Thursday, June 9, 7:00pm Langley United Methodist Church, Fireside Room Join us for a conversation with Claudine, first person from the Jamaa Letu Orphanages (located in the Democratic Republic of Congo) to graduate from college. She will share her story of what is was like to grow up in the orphanage and the obstacles she overcame to graduate from college. She will also talk about what she is doing now with her degree. Claudine graduated from the University of Lubumbashi with a degree in Nutrition and Public Health. Langley United Methodist Church is greening, reconciling, advocating congregation. For more information, visit www.langleyumc.org

Prayer Group 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.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com

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

Galleries & Art Shows Modern Relics: New Encaustic Paintings by Kathleen Otley Artist’s Reception: Friday, June 3, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through June 27 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Rob Schouten Gallery is pleased to feature the wonderfully eclectic artwork of Whibey’s Kathleen Otley. Well known for her imaginative mixed media pieces, Otley incorporates wax, willow, woven metals, stones, collage, and painted imagery. Otley’s work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution, Apple, ABC Television, and graces the homes of many private collectors nation wide.

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FRIDAY, May 20 10:26pm, SR20 Reporting male with head injury is walking around the store, disoriented, doesn’t know what happened and is covered in blood.

3:21pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller reporting lost large rabbit.

SATURDAY, May 21 5:42pm, NW 9th Pl. Caller reporting a kid inside the house, went in bedroom and locked it behind caller. Advising doesn’t know the person who went into the bedroom.

Unknown how they got in, garage was unlocked.

7:22pm, SW Harrier Cir. Caller reporting broken knuckles.

11:24pm, SW Kimball Dr. Caller states party in building, drinking and loud music. States one of the persons associated with the apartment likes to jump off the balcony and run from law enforcement; unknown if male or female.

SUNDAY, May 22 1:03am, SW Harrier Cir. Caller states female came to location after being gone all day. Party asked female for his credit cards and when female refused he went and got her purse. Female then hit the reporting party's hands which have previous lacerations.

1:12am, SW Kimball Dr. Subjects in building. States ongoing problem with subjects smoking marijuana, outside occurring now. Also, they are being loud, “hollering."

11:34am, SR 20 Male out of breath advising a male approached him with children asking reporting party to slash his ex wife's tires. Reporting party refused and subject said “I’m going to kill you.”

Reporting party doesn’t know the subject's name and the subject offered him money.

1:42pm, Swan Dr. Reporting party just wants to talk to an officer about putting her 14 year

old son into foster care. Party states he doesn’t listen and causes problems.

1:43pm, SE Bayshore Blvd.

Male subject states his name and says someone has a hit out on him. He is at the bus station. Party refused to repeat anything and is very hard to understand.

MONDAY, May 23 12:05am, E Whidbey Ave. Reporting party advising dark colored SUV parked on E Whidbey Ave for 2 hours. Reporting party advising may be law enforcement but thought it was “weird.”

10:15am, N. Oak Harbor St. Reporting party feels like he is being followed, targeted and harassed while walking his dog.

3:25pm, NE Big Berry Loop.

Caller requesting a cat trap.

TUESDAY, May 24 8:43am, SW Dillard Ln. Reporting party advising a man sitting in a vehicle talking to himself.

WEDNESDAY, May 25 4:01am, SW Scenic Heights St. Reporting party advising dog has been barking for the last 10 hours, ongoing issue.

7:26pm, SE City Beach St. Reporting party advising a male subject walking near the ball fields with a golf club was beating on equipment.

THURSDAY, May 26 12:40pm, E. Whidbey Ave Reporting party advising while she was driving an unknown type of substance splashed on her vehicle, causing her windshield to turn milky white and now she can’t see.

4:13pm, SW Barlow St. Reporting party advising subjects holding signs saying “free weed” or “weed for free.” The caller states it is offensive.

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Life Tributes BEVERLY JEAN JENSON Beverly Jean Jenson, a long-time resident of Oak Harbor, passed away Sunday night the 22nd of March, 2016 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Beverly was born October 10, 1956 in San Francisco, CA, the daughter of Ruth and Charles Van Winkle and sister of Victoria and Kenneth, who preceded her in death. While growing up in Pacifica, CA, Beverly and her future husband, Richard, were high school sweethearts.

Beverly moved to Oak Harbor and worked as a nurse in Island County for many years. In her spare time, Beverly loved to cook, read, travel and spend time near the ocean she loved.

Beverly is survived by her loving family - her husband, Richard; her sister, Terri Dimond; her children Lydia Jenson and Elizabeth DeFord; and her granddaughter, Pearl Skolnick.

MICHELE MARIE HILL Michele Marie Hill was born February 27, 1960 to Reta & Chuck Sweeney and 3 sisters, Roxann, Myrna & Weslene in Renton, WA. She lived in the Seattle area for a few years but then the family moved to Oak Harbor, where Michele lived the majority of her days. Oak Harbor was always home and she had no desire to ever leave. Back before the days of internet dating and xBox Live (Chivaun & Julian), there were CB radios and this is how Michele met the love of her life, Gary Hill. They were married August 9, 1979. Even though Gary was in the Navy, Michele and family never had to leave Oak Harbor and she always counted this as a great blessing.

Michele was blessed with 3 children, Chivaun Penaloza who married Julian Penaloza, Laurie Hill and Charlie Hill who married Lillian Hill (Pekarcik). Michele was also blessed with 3 grandchildren, Breona Eisner, Torralee Hill & Marek Hill as well as many dachshund grand dogs. (side-note: Michele wrote in her Senior Yearbook what she wanted to be when she got older was a mom).

Michele spent many hours and days serving in various callings and assignments in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She served in Primary, Young Womens, many different callings in Relief Society; Homemaking Leader, RS Teacher, various positions in RS Presidency, teaching zero-period early morning Seminary @ 5:30 am.

She organized many memorable Super Saturdays & Home-making nights. As a result of these opportunities to serve, her children had the opportunity to

serve right along side her helping with whatever project she was working on at the time. This instilled in her kids a love of and understanding of the importance of serving our fellow men and what it means to work hard and follow through.

Michele had many passions and talents she cultivated during her life. "Sugar & Spice" was a family owned business which lead her to a home business called "Cakes by Michele." She created many beautiful works of art in the form of wedding cakes and her kids spent most summer weekends baking, decorating & delivering wedding cakes with their mom. Michele also loved candle making and formed "W.I.C.K. (Whidbey Island Candle Kompany)" to sell her beautiful soy & chunky votive candles at local arts & craft festivals. She loved painting and learned oil painting when she was younger and toll painting later with her sister Roxann & best friend Pam Treece. She was also an avid canner and canned most things she could get her hands on, even mushrooms with her friend, Lucy Griffith.

That love of canning has been passed on to her kids and their friends, asking Michele for ideas and recipes as they learned canning.

Michele started working at Whidbey General Hospital in Patient Access which lead to other opportunities becoming Manager of Patient Access at Skagit Valley Hospital before being medically retiring as Director of Patient Access in February 2016. Her passion for making sure patients were taken care of as soon as they walked into the hospital doors lead to many recognition and awards during her tenure.

She returned home May 24, 2016 to be with her Mom and Dad, Sister Roxann and nieces Catherine & Julia, Son-inlaw Julian and best friend, Pam Treece.

Michele is survived by her husband, Gary. Daughter Chivaun Penaloza, daughter Laurie Hill. Son, Charlie Hill with his children, Breona Eisner, Torralee & Marek Hill. Sister Myrna & Bob Jensen. Sister Weslene & Mike Mulks.

Brother-in-law Jim Terry. Nephew Daniel Clarke. Nephew Robert & Becky Jensen and their children Jayson, Katelynne, Emily, and Trystan. Niece Beth Gerdes and her daughter Valerie. Nephew Billy & Emily Mulks.

Memorial services for Michele were held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She will be laid to rest beside her parents at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Please visit Michele’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home and Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

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By Carey Ross Alice Through the Looking Glass: Dear Johnny Depp, I say this with the utmost respect for you: It’s time for you to break up with Tim Burton. I fear the two of you are stuck in a self-limiting cycle of codependence, and you both need to start seeing other people.  (PG • 1 hr. 53 min.)

The Angry Birds Movie: Maybe now we will learn what made those darn birds so mad. Finally.  (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.)

while his producer (Julia Roberts) watches in horror. I really, really want this to be a smart piece of social commentary and not a hyperdramatic mess. Don’t let me down, Clooney.  (R • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Mother’s Day: A movie too cheesy even for Mother’s Day. Watch "Mommie Dearest" instead. Thank me later for the suggestion.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 58 min.)

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising: Someone hurts Zac Efron’s feelings in this movie, forcing me to ask how anyone could ever hurt Zac Efron’s feelings. It would be like slapping a puppy. A puppy with really amazing abs.  (R • 1 hr. 31 min.)

The Nice Guys: After he became famous for writing the "Lethal Weapon" movies and then became even more famous for flaming out, but before he made the mother of all Hollywood comebacks by writing and directing "Iron Man 3," Shane Black wrote and directed a largely unseen, near-perfect gem of a movie called "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang." This looks to be a spiritual sibling of that earlier film, but set in the 1970s and starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. Take my money, Hollywood.  (R • 1 hr. 56 min)

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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping: I’m a cynic with no sense of humor, and even I cannot resist the comedic charms of Andy Samberg and his joke-rap trio Lonely Island.

They’ve teamed up with Judd Apatow for this mockumentary, in which Samberg plays clueless pop star Conner4Real, and I have high hopes it will make me LOL.  (R • 1 hr. 26 min.)

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X-Men: Apocalypse: Aka, the Marvel franchise we fill our time with while we wait for the next "Avengers" movie to drop. (Apologies to Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, and Jennifer Lawrence.)  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 16 min.)

Me Before You: The latest entry in that genre of movies that see attractive young people in an impossibly romantic love triangle with physical disability/death. Probably fine, if you’re into that kind of thing.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.)

Zootopia: Disney makes an animated adventure so good that critics can’t stop comparing it to Pixar. Which goes to show that if you can’t beat ’em, buying ’em and putting their personnel to work on your movies works every time.  (PG • 1 hr. 48 min.)

Money Monster: George Clooney, silver fox and gift to us all, plays a smarmy TV personality on a financial network who is taken hostage during a live broadcast by someone who lost all their money taking his stock tips,

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A DAY FOR DOUGHNUTS! Just about everyone loves a doughnut, even if it’s a rare treat for some. There are so many different kinds to choose from, the options are rather extensive. People are always coming up with new and inventive ways to make these or they play with different flavors and ingredients in pursuit of something unique and tasty, spreading word of its creation far and wide. In the ever changing, very fluid world of food, creativity is paramount to experiencing new and wondrous heights of taste and delectability. Doughnuts encompass these attributes. They are incredibly easy to play around with and can forge into something unforgettable.

So what are the origins of these sweet, puffy cousins of bread and cake? It’s thought doughnuts first debuted in America, in what was New Amsterdam then, under the name ‘Olykoeks,’ which literally translates to ‘oily cakes.’ While it doesn’t sound particularly appetizing, I think the product itself was probably tastier than it sounded. In the mid 1800’s, a woman by the name of Elizabeth Gregory is said to have come up with the idea of making a food item which could be stored for lengthy periods to help ward off the effects of scurvy. This often afflicted men on long voyages when they didn’t have access to sufficient amounts of vitamin C. Her son Hanson, was a ship captain hailing from New England, so she made use of his cargo of spices, nuts and

limes and made a dough which she flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon and of course lime zest. Elizabeth deep fried the dough. She is said to have pushed walnuts and hazelnuts into the center of each piece of dough, where it sometimes didn’t cook all the way through, lending credence to the reason for it being named a “doughnut.”

Doughnuts were especially popular during the 1920s. It was a Russian refugee who invented the very first doughnut machine as a result of public pressure, to produce his tasty fare with greater speed. Adolph Levitt, by demand from theater goers, had to come up with an idea to satisfy the seemingly insatiable consumption of this (so far) novelty food. This doughnut machine paved the way for wider access to people all over, not just in New York (where Levitt was based) to get their hands on what would be integrated and folded into the envelope of All-American culture, in the decades to come.

It’s important to note, doughnuts as we know them in the traditional sense, are formed in the shape of a ring from the very beginning. The hole isn’t cut out as an afterthought while the dough is still raw. It is purposely formed, dropped into hot oil, fried to golden brown perfection on both sides. After which it is picked up on conveyor belts and pulled out of the oil to continue on the journey towards its destination; our bellies.

But is it really the shape which makes a doughnut a doughnut or is it the way in which it’s cooked?

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If it really is the method of cooking which constitutes a doughnut, then every region around the world has some variation of this ultra-delicious treat. In India, a buttermilk version by the name of balushahi is quite popular in the North. Its exterior texture is described by most as being ‘flaky’ while the inside is fried to pillow like softness. The balushahi is filled with yogurt or buttermilk, dipped and rolled around in syrup, awaiting it’s ingestion by those desiring something different and decadent. Instead of being deep fried in oil though, it’s done so in ghee, which is clarified butter made out of cow or buffalo milk.

Sufganiyot is another international doughnut, which is popular in the Jewish community during Hanukkah. This version is commonly filled with jelly and I’m told by friends and family it really is divine.

Tuscany’s variation is called bombolone. It’s tender and like its ilk, bombolone is also fried in oil until it emanates a golden hue, which is then typically filled with cream though jelly filled ones are also common. It’s similar to a Boston cream doughnut except the bombolone’s filling is piped in from the top instead of the side.

If you have ever had a churro, you already have an idea of what tulumba tastes like. This sweet springs out of the Mediterranean and former Ottoman Empire and I was lucky enough to sample them myself in Turkey. They start out as an egg based dough which is then piped into hot oil, fried and then soaked in syrup. Their texture is flakier than a churro though it’s similar, particularly in appearance. I highly encourage everyone to try these at least once!

In South Africa, we have a kind of doughnut called koeksusters. They are so sweet, you should probably only have one in a sitting. The dough is prepared hours ahead of time, then allowed to rest before it’s braided, deep fried and dipped in syrup. Easy right? Well there’s a particular method to the making of the syrup which I believe makes a koeksuster exactly what it is.

The syrup is prepared with equal parts sugar and water, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cream of tartar the night before you intend to make the koeksusters. The syrup is then refrigerated overnight and only taken out when you are ready

to deep fry the dough. We usually keep the bowl or pot of syrup cold by placing it in another bowl, full of ice. As soon as the fried dough comes out of the oil we submerge it in the cold syrup which then rapidly pulls itself all the way to the center of the deep fried braid. The outside becomes crunchy and sticky, the center soft and syrupy. It’s undoubtedly one of my favorite childhood treats.

I know there are countless types of doughnuts in the world and I would be here for days writing about each and every kind in just the U.S. alone!

Glazed, filled, sugared, cake, yeast, so on and so forth. If you have tried an exotic or unusual doughnut, please send me an email about it.

National Doughnut Day is coming up June 5 and I encourage you all to eat one to celebrate! I will leave you with a simple doughnut recipe I use on occasion and I hope you like it as much as I do!

Please email me any comments, information and recipes because I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish! letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com Easy Drop Doughnuts 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ cup of milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Oil for frying Mix dry ingredients well. Add wet ingredients and mix until everything is completely combined.

Drop by spoonful into hot oil and fry on both sides until golden brown on each side, turning once. Remove from oil, drain excess oil on paper towels and roll in sugar, powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, while still warm. Allow to cool, serve and enjoy! www.food.com/recipe139668 www.smithsonianmag.com/the-history-ofdoughnuts www.usatoday.com/travel To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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Light refreshments will be served. The Farm’s other galleries and shops will be joining in the First Friday fun and staying open until 7:00pm.

Featured Artist: Jandellyn Ward Opening Reception: Friday, June 3, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank During June Artworks Gallery will feature Artist Jandellyn Ward. There will be a First Friday reception with light snacks and beverages. Live music will be performed by guitarist Quinn Fitzpatrick. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

Featured Artists: Kris Ekstrand Molesworth & Marly Eidsness Artists’ Reception: Saturday, June 4, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through June 26 Museo Gallery, Langley

Meet and greet will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. The evening’s program will feature a presentation by Laura Miller, a consultant for the WA State Ferries. She will give an update on plans for the new ferry terminal at Mukilteo, followed by an opportunity for questions and answers. For more information, please call (360) 678-5562. For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call (360) 678-4813.

AAUW Annual Installation of Officers & Membership Brunch Saturday, June 11, 9:30am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor

Program: Jan Paul - Saga Nishiki, The Art of Japanese Paper & Silk Weaving

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The Pacific Rim Institute is located at 180 Parker Road. We will accept library returns at the meeting, and will open the library at the Art Center after the meeting. Bring your brown bag lunch and cup. For more information, visit Whidbeyweaversguild.org

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The Fishin’ Club Thursday, June 2, 7:00pm M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland Washington State Fish & Wildlife Game Wardens Ralph Downes, Kit Rosenberger and Andrew Stout will be the guest speakers.

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Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, June 8, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

Republican Women of North Whidbey Thursday, June 9, 11:30am San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor Lunch (optional): $11 Enjoy a luncheon and question and answers session with candidate for Lieutenant Governor Marty McClendon. Marty is a lifetime Washingtonian, successful businessman and host of the “Eye on Washington” aired daily on 1590 AM. For more information, contact Rita Bartell Drum at (631) 707-5980. San Remo is located at 421 NE Midway Blvd.

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During the month of June Museo presents drawings and paintings by Kris Ekstrand Molesworth and sculpture by Marly Eidsness.

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Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Gardening Section, Freeland Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00am-1:00pm Home Depot, Oak Harbor Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market, Coupeville Having problems with a plant? Want to know more about the soil you have? Do you think your plant is diseased? Do you have water issues--too much or too little? Come to the Plant Clinic sponsored by the Island County Master Gardeners and get your questions answered by a master diagnostician. For more information, call (360) 240-5527 or visit http:// ext100.wsu.edu/island/gardening/mastergardeners/

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, June 4, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

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Sat, June 4

Sun, June 5

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North Isle

North Isle

North Isle

North Isle

North Isle

North Isle

North Isle

H-61°/L-52°

H-67°/L-54°

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H-73°/L-55°

H-70°/L-51°

H-65°/L-53°

H-64°/L-51°

Cloudy with Showers

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Mostly Sunny and Beautiful

Mostly Sunny and Nice

Mixed Clouds and Sun

Mostly Cloudy

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Cloudy Possible Shower

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

South Isle

H-63°/L-53°

H-70°/L-56°

H-74°/L-59°

H-76°/L-58°

H-72°/L-54°

H-66°/L-52°

H-67°/L-52°

Cloudy with Showers

Partly Sunny

Mostly Sunny and Pleaseant

Mostly Sunny and Pleasant

Mixed Clouds and Sun

Mostly Cloudy

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