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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Quick and pragmatic describes you on the 9th. A welcome surprise in your race to get ahead comes on the 10th. The 11th sees you in full pursuit of your just desserts. Bright ideas are less trustworthy than they seem on 12th.

The answer you lack inside is found outside on the 13th. A partner’s input is valuable to your strategy on the 14th. An unplanned turn of events on the 15th has its hidden benefits.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Separating the wheat from the chaff is the 9th’s big task. A transaction on the 10th puts you ahead. On the 11th you discover a better way to meet your obligations. Sharing your experience widens the view for everyone involved on the 12th. Claim credit where credit is due on the 13th. Reward in proportion to merit is the rule on the 14th.

The real joy of the 15th lies in shared experiences.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The rule of thumb for the 9th is, “keep what works.” The 10th shows you how to get more for your efforts. On the 11th, just keep putting one foot ahead of the other. Your own insights hold the key to balance on the 12th. The 13th delivers ample reason to feel proud. Changes for the better are fast and frequent on the 14th. Keep the focus of the 15th on what you have, not what you lack.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Retreat if you must to think things through on the 9th. A material exchange results in something better on the 10th.

The challenge of the 11th is to find pleasure in working for the sake of a job well done. Broader thinking will ease your discontent on the 12th.

Compare notes with someone you trust on the 13th. Deal with loss on the 14th by focusing ahead. Fixations only hinder getting what you want on the 15th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Cut-backs on multiple fronts are necessary on the 9th. The 10th brings you the better idea you need. Your ample shoulders have a heavy load on the 11th. Unexpected turns on the 12th lead you closer to satisfying your desires. Don’t hesitate to ask questions on the 13th. Good things happen when you least expect them on the 14th. There’s something to be learned on the 15th, even from your failures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) When in doubt on the 9th, reach for what makes sense. A bum deal on the 10th has its hidden benefits. You have too much to do on the 11th to worry about tomorrow.

Expressing your views is satisfaction in itself on the 12th. Momentum on the 13th heavily

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The 9th demands that you decide what you value most.

Hard work on the 10th proves well worth it. The 11th requires an unusual way of doing things. You have ideas worth sharing on the 12th. You may not feel it, but your contribution counts on the 13th.

The consolation prize is more pleasing than the thing you don’t get on the 14th.

Happiness on the 15th depends on whether your glass is half empty or half full.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Spur of the moment changes on the 9th work out for the best. The rewards justify the heavy burden you bear on the 10th. Desire for more is a strong motivator on the 11th.

Listen to others on the 12th, but trust in yourself and don’t over think. A bail out when you need it is part of the 13th. Despite appearances, the 14th ultimately works in your favor. Failures on the 15th have their tangible benefits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Stamina is your great asset on the 9th. An important turn in your climb toward better things comes on the 10th. Getting what you want when you want it is not easy on the 11th. Don’t waste time asking why on the 12th; answers come later. The resources you need on the 13th are there when you need them. Team up for best results on the 14th. The 15th is rich with object lessons, for those so inclined.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The 9th requires that you clear the decks and commit to the task at hand. The 10th is a juggling act, with ample reward. Solitary work on the 11th has its personal satisfaction as well as material. Old and dependable ways may need tweaking on the 12th.

Understanding doesn’t come easily on the 13th. The 14th is a mixed bag of struggles and delights. The 15th distinguishes working harder from working smarter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Easy cooperation from another puts you ahead on the 9th.

Women are your best allies on the 10th. The 11th deals a card important to your long-term goals. Old problems require a new approach on the 12th. Self-sufficiency has its limitations on the 13th. The 14th supports your endeavors fully, though in ways you may not expect. Your best returns in terms of time and effort expended come on the 15th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The workload on the 9th demands you stay on task. The 10th isn’t always fun but the outcome is worth it. Satisfaction from the 11th’s heavy load lies more inwardly than outward. Don’t be too fixed on what you think you know on the 12th. Teamwork is the greater part of happiness on the 13th.

The 14th asks you to do what you do best--adapt. On the 15th, no failure is total, if you learn something from it. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast, with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Is it okay if we just vote now? Do we really have to listen to any more of this? Can we just have all of the politicians and media pundits who pride themselves in unnecessary instigations of the third kind go into a sound proof room so they can yell at each other privately?

That last sentence may need re-reading. More likely, re-writing.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote “Good and bad are but names very readily transferable to that or this.”

Willie Nelson's grandmother told him there were two kinds of music, good and bad.

Hamlet said to Rosencrantz in Act 2, Scene 2, “for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”

Being a curious sort, I checked www.claus.com to see what my naughty or nice rating was.

Santa knows everything. I typed in my first and last name to yield this result on Santa's Nice-oMeter.

Nice, but has naughty lapses. High marks in the good deeds department. Better than average manners. Hopefully, thoughtfulness will continue to be as good as last month. Neatness needs improvement!

My first thought in reading my rating was, how did Santa get in the caboose? And when was he here? Does he come earlier during election years?

statutes, were involved in these ratings. Following North Dakota are Montana and Idaho.

Washington comes in at 32nd, with Utah in last place as least most dangerous.

Be careful and care-filled out there. Big brother may not be watching.

Homer and Jethro After being admonished in the aforementioned naughty and nice evaluation by Santa Claus, I decided to attack my non-neatness. In a box located underneath my pinball machine, I found several tattered and torn items, including a five by seven shaped joke book authored by Homer and Jethro.

If you have ever drank a Grapette or a Dr. Pepper, back when 10, 2 and 4 meant something, you might remember this talented duo of joke telling musicians from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Homer and Jethro performed their slap-stick musicianship, punctuated by their incredible guitar (Homer) and mandolin (Jethro) on the WLS National Barn Dance, Perry Como Show, Breakfast Club, Jack Paar, Steve Allen, and state fairs from coast to coast.

In 1963, Homer and Jethro solidified their position in my memory by hawking Kellogg's Corn Flakes in their “Corny Radio Campaign.” They made “Ooooh, that's corny” a household phrase among kids and grown-ups.

Admittedly, it has taken me some time to find anything funny in this tattered joke book. Since this is the best we can do for now, don't expect to be here long.

Cornfucius said to his young son, who is a Boy Scout: “Well, Junior, did you do your good deed for the day?”

The boy replied, “I certainly did. Five other guys and I helped a senior citizen across the street.”

In a recent article written by Rev. Joanne McFadden, she mentions while the venom of a deathstalker scorpion can cause extremely debilitating results, Dr. Jim Olson and his researchers have discovered the “chlorotoxin derived from the scorpion's venom has lifesaving potential. The chlorotoxin attaches to proteins on cancer cells and makes them glow. When paint derived from the venom is injected into cancer patients, it allows surgeons to spot cancerous tissue during surgery and to distinguish it from noncancerous tissue.”

“It took six of you?”

So, I ask myself as I sit at the picnic table, alone, staring at the deer, the bunnies, and the cute raccoon, why do I watch the news? Why do I read the paper? Why do I binge watch news for 2 hours nightly?

Tyee translates to Head Man in Chinook. Check out www.tyeehotel.com for more.

So I can feel better? Of course not, I binge watch four nightly network news shows so I can get ready to feel better by watching re-runs of the A-Team on COZI-TV. Explosions, machine guns, and assorted bombs go off and on and off again for almost sixty minutes, each and every episode, but no one ever gets injured or hurt.

Now that's a political campaign I can enjoy.

As Colonel Hannibal Smith, leader of the A-Team, would say, “I love it when a plan comes together.”

I feel the same way about paragraphs.

Take a Stand There was a lot of smiling going on at last month's IDIPIC Annual Appreciation Luncheon, held at the Elks in Oak Harbor. Once again, Director JoAnn Hellmann gathered community leaders, like Sheriff Mark Brown and Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, along with board members Mike Diamanti, Francis Bagarella, Kristi Rollinson, Maryann Cowan, and Delores Leverett to honor the appreciated.

IDIPIC, pronounced ID uh pick, is the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County. Their mission, since being founded sixteen years ago, is to “deter driving under the influence and underage drinking in our communities through education and awareness.” This Heart-to-Heart Community Service Organization is quite up front about being FOR saving lives, not being against alcohol. IDIPIC has an IMPACT. That is certain.

For further info, check out their most informative web site at www.idipic.org.

Do you know which state is the most dangerous for drunk driving? According to the link on the IDIPIC web site, the answer is North Dakota.

Several categories, like fatalities, arrests, and

“Sure. She didn't want to go.”

Head Man Greenbank Gerry and I journeyed to Coupeville recently for another pleasurable breakfast at the Tyee. Lots of good history and good energy accompany their always good food. We saw Gary, Kathy, Betty, Kristi, the O'Briens, and some other folks, but I cannot read some of my handwriting on the napkin because of the gravy stains.

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ORCAS IN OUR MIDST

Retiree Mental Fitness Evaluation The following four questions should ascertain your present mental state. If you get only one right, you are doing fine.

First, how do you put a giraffe in a refrigerator? Well, you open the refrigerator, put in the giraffe, and close the door. This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.

Secondly, how do you put an elephant into a refrigerator? Did you say, open the refrigerator, put in the elephant, and close the refrigerator?

Wrong answer.

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Correct answer is to open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door. This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your previous actions.

Third question: The Lion King is hosting an Animal Conference. All the animals attend... except one. Which animal does not attend? The Elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator. You just put him in there. This tests your memory.

Final question: There is a river you must cross but it is used by crocodiles, and you do not have a boat. How do you manage it? You jump into the river and swim across. Haven’t you been thinking? All the crocodiles are attending the Animal Conference.

Congratulations, you can now fool your friends.

Slam On Hope you can join me and singer-songwriter Erik Christensen for our Whidbey Island Arts Council poetry slam this Saturday, June 11, 7:30pm at the Freeland Cafe. We’ll explain when you get there.

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

Part of Orca Awareness Month

Saturday, June 18, 2016 • 10:00 - 4:30 Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley $35 General • $25 Students/Seniors Presenters include: Howard Garrett, Orca Network Ken Balcomb and Deborah Giles, Center for Whale Research Florian Graner, Sealife Productions Michael O'Leary, National Wildlife Federation Rosie Cayou, Samish Nation

For more information call or email Cindy Hansen at 360-223-5666 or cindy@orcanetwork.org.

Register online at www.orcanetwork.org

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Bits & Pieces Take The Survey, Make a Difference at Your Library

Sno-Isle Libraries is asking its customers to share how they use and value various library services.

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia Return for Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Concert The St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia returns to Oak Harbor Lutheran Church Friday, June 10, 7:00pm, to present a 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. In these difficult times, the OHLC Committee works to create a spiritual bond and special friendship between the Lutherans of European Russia and the Lutherans of Northwest Washington. 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.

[Submitted by Ken Grigsby]

Friends of Ebey’s to feature Reserve’s FilmSlam Films in Film Festival In celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Find Your Park, Friends of Ebey’s will be screening six film shorts made during “Ebey’s Reserve’s FilmSlam” in May. The unique films all feature Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. General Admission doors open at the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center June 11, at 5:30pm, VIP doors open at 4:45pm at the High School Commons.

“Our fundraising event this year will feature short films, each 3-6 minutes in length – all written, filmed and produced in 50 hours on the Reserve. The Reserve’s FilmSlam was open to all levels of filmmaking experience the result is both a touching and entertaining mix of different perspectives of the Reserve… from a zombie apocalypse, to “EB” the alien, to visual and historical explorations of the Reserve, there is something for everyone,” said Alix Roos, Executive Director of Friends of Ebey’s.

“We were so excited to see all the different ways that the teams were able to share their love of the Reserve through film. Everyone brought their own background and experiences to their project, and that’s exactly what the Find Your Park campaign is all about.” said Holly Richards, the Outreach Coordinator for Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

A People’s Choice Award will also be presented and chosen by the audience, along with a presentation of the Judge’s Choice Award. Two types of tickets are available for the event. General admission tickets ($5 student, $10 adult) include lemonade and popcorn. VIP tickets ($100) include a pre-screening party with celebrity guests and hors d’oeuvres, VIP seating for the screening and a festive ‘after party’ across the street at the Compass Rose. Proceeds from the event will benefit Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. Tickets are available online at www. friendsofebeys.org. They are also available at the bayleaf and Chamber of Commerce in Coupeville and Blooms Tasting Room in Langley. E-mail info@friendsofebeys.org or call (360) 678-6633 with any questions.

The Friends of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve works in cooperation with the Trust Board and National Park Service to fund projects and programs that protect, preserve and enhance the cultural and natural resources and the visitor experience of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve.

[Submitted by Alix Roos, Friends of Ebey’s]

From May 23-June 12, an online survey (https://impactsurvey.org/branch-select/ yit710/203777) will be open to ask library customers how they use and benefit from technology and related services. Called the Impact Survey, it is an ongoing national research project created by the University of Washington Information School with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Sno-Isle Libraries will use information gathered in the survey to help improve services such as public computers, wireless internet access, online resources and digital literacy training.

Sno-Isle also made the survey available in 2014. Since October, 2013, 1,167 libraries across the U.S. have administered the survey with 69,836 library customers having participated.

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Public Information Manager, Sno-Isle Libraries]

World Music Picnic - Whidbey’s 2nd Annual Global Music & Cultural Exchange Wednesday, June 15, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm join Pink Parasol Productions for 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. The public is invited to bring a picnic, dance, and revel in this celebration of global music. Audience participation and fun, brightly colored costumes are highly encouraged!

Pink Parasol Productions has partnered with local non-profit Goosefoot, to host this World Music Picnic, bringing both local and regional acts to perform on South Whidbey Island. Pink Parasol Productions’ mission is to continue engaging the power of community through non-profit social gatherings.

Performing at the World Music Picnic will be: Oddjob Ensemble from the Bay Area, local singer-songwriter-farmer Nathaniel Talbot, Rubatano Center Marimba Group, Balkan music from Dromeno, Choroloco playing the music of Brazil, and Ukulele Ninja, Jon Yoon.

It takes a village to raise a festival, and this World Music Picnic is no exception. Email Fun@WhidbeyCustomEvents.com to volunteer, donate or sponsor.

Pink Parasol Productions is a program of the Whidbey Island Arts Council (WIAC) a not-forprofit 501(c)3 organization.

For more information, visit www.WhidbeyCustomEvents.com [Submitted by David Stern]

Hosted by the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the Healthy Island Youth Initiative (HIYI) for athletic scholarships to help kids in need be able to participate in sports and develop healthy and active lifestyles.

The cost is $25 by June 15; $30 Day of Race.

To register, visit www.swparks.org or show up on the day of the race. For details, call Carrie Monforte at (360) 221-6788.

[Submitted by Steve McCaslin]

Eleventh Annual National Dump The Pump Day - June 16 “Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit.”

With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, Island Transit announced last week that it would join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eleventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16. The slogan of this year’s National Dump the Pump Day is “Dump the Pump. Ride Public Transit.”

Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2016 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation and to take them where they need to go, instead of driving a car. Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a convenient travel option that also helps people save money. According to the April APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a two-person household can save an average of more than $9,312 annually by downsizing to one car.

Additionally, public transportation is a cornerstone of local economies in urban, suburban, and rural communities. In fact, a public transportation helps to make a community economically prosperous and competitive. Every $1 invested in public transportation generates approximately $4 in economic returns, powering community growth and revitalization.

[Submitted by Meg Heppner, Executive Assistant, Island Transit]

Camp Casey Conference Center Holds Open House Seattle Pacific University Opens Their Historical Property Ever wanted to explore what once was Washington’s fourth largest military post? The public is invited to see inside many of the buildings at Seattle Pacific University’s Camp Casey Conference Center on Friday, June 17, 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Visitors will get a rare chance to have historians lead them on guided tours of the Colonel’s House and enjoy a talk by an SPU history professor on the origin of seacoast forts. The house is primarily utilized for retreat space for SPU leadership and for special groups.

The 19th annual Chum Run 5K kicks off Saturday, June 18 and is expected to once again attract a cadre of participants, from serious runners to costume-clad runners out for a day of fun.

Tours of the Colonel’s House will begin at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Also included are tours of the various barracks and mess hall. Guests can get a glimpse of the Sea Lab with Camp Casey naturalists. There will also be free admission to the outdoor pool as well as complimentary snacks.

The Chum Run is a 5-kilometer race/walk over lovely groomed forest paths in South Whidbey Community Park in Langley. There are also a few moderate hills to add to the fun.

SPU Professor of History Bill Woodward will give a lecture titled “Fort Casey: Doing Homeland Defense the Old-Fashioned Way,” at 2:00pm in Auditorium A.

The Chum Run has developed into an annual event where adults and children come to enjoy the park. Meant to be for everyone, it offers a great course and lighthearted and fun activities, including a free “Fry Run” for ages 1-10 years.

Tours of Fort Casey State Park and the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, adjacent to Camp Casey and owned by Washington State Parks, are scheduled at 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

19th Annual Chum Run 5K

New this year: there will be live music! Energetic and lively, Wild Man Cooley will be there to warm you up and entertain as runners cross the finish line. Come enjoy their unique combination of western swing / bluegrass / dixieland jazz.

The race begins at 10:00am Saturday, June 18, and is held at South Whidbey Community Park in Langley. The run takes place entirely within the park.

Camp Casey, formerly known as “Fort Casey,” opened in 1890 by the U.S. military. Fort Casey along with Fort Worden and Fort Flagler became part of what was known as the “triangle of fire,” created to protect the entrance of Puget Sound. Over the course of 20 years, Fort Casey became the fourth largest military post in Washington State until its decommissioning in the 1950s. SPU purchased the property in 1956 and hosts various churches, nonprofit organizations, schools, and outdoor education classes.

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The Ballet Slipper Conservatory Presents Cinderella

Step into a fairy tale as The Ballet Slipper Conservatory presents Cinderella on Saturday, June 18 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sunday, June 19 at 2:00pm, at the Oak Harbor High School Auditorium, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. Put on your glass slippers, and treasure the enchantment, as the dancers of The Ballet Slipper Conservatory share the beauty P and magic of Fairies, Prince Charming, Ugly O Step-Sisters, Mice and the Fairy Godmother. t Audiences of all ages will be transported into a a world of myth and fantasy, where wishes really i do come true, and the grace and splendor of s d ballet brings to life the promise of “happily m ever after.” l Tickets are available for purchase at the Oak t Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 SR 20, k h Oak Harbor. Adults $15; Seniors (60+) $10; Children (up to 18) $10. Tickets will also be i t sold at the door. However, advance tickets are a both highly recommended and suggested. a m [Submitted by Amanda Ellerbe] I Coupeville Lions Club Seeking i Volunteers h

The Coupeville Lions Club is looking for volun- W teers to help with their annual Garage Sale. E w Help is needed June 13-16 moving items to t the site of the sale and to unpack and help t organize the items. The Coupeville Lions Club t will also need help with cleanup when the sale t ends on June 26. If you can help, even if it’s a only for an hour or two, please call Joe Walck I at (360) 678-5124. t s [Submitted by Larry Behrendt] a

Local Business News Harada Physical Therapy Announces New Owners

It is with great pleasure that Steve and Kathy Harada announce they have sold Harada Physical Therapy to their son and daughter-inlaw, Erick and Caitlin Harada. Steve and Kathy opened their doors in 2003 as a small, family owned physical therapy practice specializing in outpatient orthopedics ranging from infants to seniors. What made them unique 13 years ago was their motto to treat everyone like family and provide a unique “Cheers” bar atmosphere where friends and neighbors could get together to promote health and wellness.

As the practice continued to grow, Steve and Kathy opened a second clinic in Coupeville in 2014, to reach their southern clients on Whidbey Island.

Erick previously worked for Harada Physical Therapy between 2009 and 2011 before heading to Issaquah to run a small, residential physical therapy clinic for a larger company, gaining invaluable experience as a clinic director and contributing community member. In addition to traditional physical therapy treatments, Erick has become a Level 1 Clinical BikeFit Pro which specializes in body ergonomics on bicycles to improve fit and efficiency. Now on his second go-around with the company, Erick has returned to the island with his wife, Caitlin (also a native Coupeville resident), to continue the legacy and tradition that his parents have instilled into the community.

Steve and Kathy appreciates how the community has supported them over the past decade and hope the same amount of support will be shown to Erick and Caitlin as they continue to grow the practice and promote healthy lifestyles. Not only have Erick and Caitlin recently become new business owners, but they are expecting their first child in August!

For more information about Harada Physical Therapy visit www.haradapt.com or call (360) 679-8600 or (360) 682-2770.

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PANCAKES ARE DUCK FOOD, RIGHT? One of the most well-known Disney characters, aside from Mickey and Minnie, is another anthropomorphic friend, whose persistence in pursuit of winning the heart of his crush, is surely something to be admired. Though his demeanor may be ornery and the tactics he makes use of to come out on top may be a little over-zealous, Donald Duck is still an icon today. June 9 marks his debut and of course you know this means a day is set aside to observe his ‘birthday.’ His creator, good old Walt Disney, ignited the fire within the furnace of imagination for us all at some point. All of the fairytale and fantasy are brought to life in a few places around the world, where people can go and marvel at all things dreamed up and imagined.

I love Disneyland when it isn’t crowded – which is about two days out of the year and those are hit and miss.

When I think of Disneyland, Disney World, and Euro Disney, I think first of the magic I feel when I stroll through the parks. I also associate these places with fantastic food. The enormous turkey drumsticks, the large golden corndogs, the lengthy churros, and don’t forget about the dole whip! All these staples can be found among a host of others, throughout the parks.

I do have a bit of a hang up when it comes to the price of a Smuckers peanut butter and jelly sandwich in one of the restaurants but hey, it’s a theme park so what can I expect.

In any event, all this talk about the theme park itself and the animals Walt brought to life, I never stopped to pay any mind to what his food likes were. At the Walt Disney Family Museums you can actually get a glimpse into the inner workings of the belly of the man himself. Not literally his stomach but the things he liked to eat. While I expected an assortment of fancy cheeses, tiny spoons of caviar, the best cuts of steak, the richest most vintage wine available – there was in fact, much to my surprise, none of this. His preference seemingly lay not in foods with a hefty price tag but rather in the things he enjoyed prior to his fame. Hearty, tasty filling eats. As a matter of fact, his oldest daughter Diane had written how before Walt had met and married her mother, he had acquired a taste for wagon lunches. They were cheap and he needed to save money. His taste buds became so accustomed to things like fried potatoes and burgers, chicken livers, and macaroni and cheese, so much so even after fame catapulted him into prestige and wealth, he continued to opt for these food items as opposed to expensive meats, salads and the decadence seafood can offer.

I wonder if his own food preferences influenced his characters, Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Daisy, and the whole gang? Donald Duck seemed to like pancakes a whole lot. There is actually a recipe I stumbled across online in my research called ‘Donald Duck’s Favorite Pancakes –

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Cornmeal and Banana Flapquacks’ (pun duly noted). While I highly doubt this recipe is one which Donald Duck frequently indulged in, if at all, I do think it looks extremely tasty consisting of bananas and cornmeal in addition to whole wheat flour, coconut oil and agave nectar for a little sweetness. Sounds healthy too!

And this actually brings me around to pancakes themselves. Historians suggest a form of flat bread or pancake is suspected to have been made as a dietary staple around 30,000 years ago, after evidence of starch from cattail and ferns was found on grinding tools dating this far back. They theorized this was then mixed with water and cooked on a hot flat rock to form something akin to a pancake (though cardstock might be a better description as 30,000 years ago Bisquick wasn’t readily available yet). Fast forward to colonial America and versions of pancake using the monikers ‘hoe cakes,’ ‘flapjacks,’ and ‘Johnny Cakes’ were commonplace foods. Using cornmeal and buckwheat, women churned these out on a regular basis.

Pancakes can have different ingredients and flavors depending upon the region. We know pancakes in America to be thick and fluffy, with the capability of absorbing vast amounts of syrup. In other places they’re called blintzes, crêpes, blinis and bannocks to name a few. Where I’m from, pancakes more closely resemble crêpes and we like to sprinkle cinnamon sugar in ours and squeeze a little lemon juice on top, roll them up nice and tight and enjoy every last bite.

The first commercially sold ready-mix was Aunt Jemima’s Pancake Mix, in 1889 in St. Joseph, Missouri. This brand is awesome and it’s my brand of choice for pancake mix when I have no homemade-from-scratch pancake mix left or I have run out of my own homemade freezer flap jacks.

And again, as with all things relating to food, there’s so much a person can do with pancakes.

From stuffing them with anything imaginable, to smearing them with some sort of spread.

They can even be turned into a savory dish. I use a recipe for Nutella stuffed pancakes which has proven to be a top contender among breakfast favorites in my household. Couple them with a glass of ice cold milk and you have a breakfast

of champions! Why not celebrate National Donald Duck Day with his favorite food, pancakes! I’m including the Nutella stuffed pancakes recipe and if you try it, I’m eager to know what you think of it! Please send me your comments, information and most definitely your favorite recipes to letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com, because I love to hear from you, so ‘Let’s Dish!’

Nutella Stuffed Pancakes.

2 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons baking powder 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 eggs 1-¾ cup warm milk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Nutella In a medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients until well-blended and set aside. In a large bowl, mix the wet ingredients. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ones, until the large clumps are gone and don’t over mix. Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes while the pan heats up on medium/high heat. When it’s ready, (greased or not – you know your pan/griddle) add ¼ cup of batter to the pan. Spoon half to a full tablespoon of Nutella into the center of the pancake and turn the heat down. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of pancake batter over the Nutella, wait until bubbles start to form in the pancake, flip it and allow to cook fully on the other side.

Serve warm and enjoy! NOTE : You can make Nutella popsicles by spreading it onto freezer paper in circular shapes, placing a popsicle stick into this and freezing. That way when you first pour your pancake batter into the pan, you just place a Nutella popsicle into the center of the batter, top with more pancake mixture, remove popsicle stick and flip! www.nationalgeographic.com www.nativefoods.com www.mouseplanet.com www.waltdisney.org www.divascancook.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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Reggae-Soul-Groove Concert Saturday, June 18, 7:00pm Bayview Hall, Langley

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South Pacific Thursdays, June 9, 16, & 23, 7:30pm Fridays, June 10, 17, & 24, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 7:30pm Sundays, June 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2:30pm 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.

Boating with Bill Bryant Friday, June 10, 5:00pm Cornet Bay Meet Bill Bryant, Republican Candidate for Governor, at Cornet Bay and cruise with Deception Pass Tours. $100 for the ride and the opportunity to get your picture take with Bill with the Bridge in the background. For more information, please call Sandi Peterson at (360) 441-1415 or email sandipete@ comcast.net

St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble from Russia Friday, June 10, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church 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.

Star Party 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.

Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday, June 11, 8:00am-10:00am Applebee’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Tickets: $10 each Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. Tickets avail-

able at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce or at the event. Proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Football and Cheer League. For more information, visit www.ohfcl.org

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, June 11, 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.

Emblem Club Annual Rummage Sale Saturday, June 11, 9:00am-3:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St. Sale features something for everyone including delectable homemade goodies for sale. Lunch available with homemade chili, soups and pies. All proceeds to benefit the Oak Harbor Emblem Club #450 Community Services and Programs.

Curriculum Sale and Show & Tell Fair Saturday, June 11, 1:00pm-3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room

Gifts from Freeman’s prize shed will be distributed to all those in attendance, as well as to participants writing and reading their poems, created on-the-spot, including words suggested by the audience.

The Whidbey Island Arts Council poetry slams, now in their 24th year, are part of the WIAC’s continuing support of local art and local artists. All adults, 21 and up, are welcome. For further information, contact Freeman at fun@ whidbey.com.

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

Camp Casey Open House

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.

Free tours of the barracks and selected Officer’s quarters at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. These buildings are only open to the public one time per year. Visit the Sea Lab and learn about the creatures in our local waters. Opening day at the swimming pool; free swimming during the open house. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn or come to fly a kite. For more information, call (360) 678-5050.

Live Music: June Shellene

Chum Run 5K

Saturday, June 11, 4:00pm-6:00pm Blooms Winery Tasting Room, Langley Whidbey Island is home to many uniquely talented people and Blooms is thrilled to have June Shellene performing piano jazz. June came to Whidbey by way of Chicago, where she spent years in the music industry both writing and performing. Her voice, her piano, and her philosophy all roll into a wonderful mix of songs and stories to enjoy. No cover (please tip appropriately), no minimums. For more information, call (360) 321-0515 or visit www.bloomswinery.com

Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slam Saturday, June 11, 7:30pm Freeland Café, 1642 Main Street Join Jim Freeman, singer-songwriter Erik Christensen, and Hostess of Fun Rebecca, as the 2016 Whidbey Island Arts Council Poetry Slam season continues. No poetic experience is required, but fun is guaranteed.

Friday, June 17, 12:00pm-4:00pm Camp Casey, Coupeville

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.

Pride BBQ and Dance Saturday, June 18, 4:00pm-10:00pm Deer Lagoon Grange, Langley An all island event for June Pride month.

Special Guests: Comedian Jeffrey Roberts and

An all-ages Benefit Concert for Whidbey Island Waldorf School. Featuring Gidon Shikler, one of the brightest new stars on the international reggae circuit. With Kevin Voigt on bass and the Joann Quintana Band. Tickets available for $20 online @ www.wiws.org. $25 at the door. $10 children 13-18 years of age. Free for children under 12. Doors open at 6:00pm.

For more information, call (360) 341-5686 or email karina@wiws.org

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free 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.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: The Great Journey - Americans in Paris Friday, June 10, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Join the discussion of “The Great Journey - Americans in Paris” by David McCullough.

Meet the Author: Nan Hahn Friday, June 10, 1:00pm-2:00pm Freeland Library Join author and artist Nan Hahn for a discussion of her book, “A Painter’s Journal.” Nan will share her appreciation for beauty in nature and globe-trotting. Everyone is welcome.

One-on-One Business Mentoring Friday, June 10, 3:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-5:00pm Freeland Library Starting a new business or growing an existing business? Have an idea but not sure what to do next? Ron Claude, a local SCORE volunteer mentor brings 25+ years of executive experience to free one-on-one counseling sessions aimed at helping your business thrive.

Digital Downloads Using Overdrive Saturday, June 11, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library Learn how to access Sno-Isle’s growing collection of digital books and audiobooks in OverDrive. Find out how to locate, borrow, and download books to your computer or mobile device. This class provides an overview of this popular service and the information needed to start enjoying it on your own. Bring your library card and device for hands-on help after the overview.

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'South Pacific' enchants at Whidbey Playhouse

South Whidbey TV show charts new territory

By KATHY REED Staff writer Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and Whidbey TV Productions are setting sail on a new joint venture.

The two entities are joining forces to create a scripted children’s television series which will be produced this summer and likely released this fall.

Kathy ReedWhidbey Daily News Allenda Jenkins, center, plays Bloody Mary in the Whidbey Playhouse production of the musical "South Pacific," running through June 26 Below, Shantel Porter and Ron Wohl, who play lead characters U.S. Navy Ensign Nellie Forbush and Emile de Becque, perform one of the many classic tunes featured in the show.

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Rusty Hendrix.

“There are 32 cast members, about eight in lead roles, the rest are part of the chorus,” Hendrix said, adding that she didn’t have the heart to refuse anyone a role, so she added them to the chorus.

The 50th anniversary season at Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor is providing some enchanting entertainment this month with its latest production of “South Pacific.”

The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical features classic songs like “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Hai,” “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair,” and “Happy Talk.” It is a fun production filled with romance, drama and laughter.

One of the biggest challenges as the director, Hendrirx said, was figuring out to make the most of the limited space on stage, especially with a large cast.

“The most challenging thing for me was to get everything I wanted as part of the set on the stage, because there’s only so much room,” she said. “But I It is a well-known, big produc- think we’ve solved it creatively, tion that has been done for both especially the part of the set that stage and screen. A big musical serves as a back wall in some like “South Pacific” makes for scenes and pivots to become part rating 0.58) of thedifficulty office.” a big cast, according to directorPuzzle 1 (Medium,

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According to Whidbey TV, “Ship Ahoy!,” as the program is titled, is a “nautical-themed children's show that follows the adventures of Captain Callie and her crew as they explore the hidden treasures of Whidbey Island. With an emphasis on imagination, positivity and whimsy, Ship Ahoy! entertains and delights through dance, song and storytelling.”

While this is certainly not the first television series Whidbey TV Productions has done, it is the first fully-scripted series it has shot and produced on a studio sound stage.

“This is an opportunity to collaborate with WICA because not only is it an outstanding

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Besides a built-in familiarity with the story, there is also a certain appeal that comes from Oak Harbor’s strong with ties to the Navy. Set in the South Pacific during World War II, the play revolves around a Navy nurse, Ensign Nellie Forbush,

“This is an opportunity for us, as a hometown provider, to collaborate, enhance and inspire our community through our content and stories,” said George Henny, Co-CEO of Whidbey Telecom, of which Whidbey TV Productions is a part.

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Kathy Reed//Whidbey Daily News AD3 Lizabeth Millar from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island plays "Taps" during a service honoring the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The service took place in downtown Oak Harbor, under the vintage PBY Catalina aircraft "Gigi," is part of the PBY Naval Air Museum on Pioneer Way.

Battle of Midway remembered

By KATHY REED Staff writer It has been called the most crucial battle of the war for the Pacific and Friday a small crowd gathered under the protective wing of a PBY Catalina aircraft in downtown Oak Harbor to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

The annual ceremony was held this year by the PBY Naval Air Museum and PBY Memorial Foundation and staged at “Gigi,” the museum’s PBY Catalina aircraft, which represents the first aircraft to call Naval Air Station Whidbey Island home.

Congressman Rick Larsen and Oak Harbor mayor Bob Severns were among those attending the ceremony. Guest speaker was NASWI commanding officer, Capt. Geoff Moore.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News World War II veteran Harvey Lasell sits next to an empty chair placed in honor of the late Battle of Midway survivor, Cmdr. Harry Ferrier.

Lasell was on board the USS Yorktown during the history-changing battle.

“The Battle of Midway is often cited as the engagement when the aircraft carrier became our fleet’s capital platform. It signifies more than the turning point in the World War II Pacific theater,” Moore said. “It ushered in a new era with the U.S. Navy as the world’s greatest sea power, with our nation’s aircraft carriers the symbol of our power projection.”

ored at Friday’s ceremony. Lasell was a Fire Control Division Officer aboard the USS Yorktown, which came under Japanese attack one month earlier at the Battle of Coral Sea, where 37 crew members were lost. But the Yorktown’s flight deck was repaired quickly at Pearl Harbor and the ship went on to played a pivotal role at Midway.

The carrier, said Moore, still represents the premier combat capability in our country’s Navy, second only to one thing.

“The real story of Midway, however, is a story of the value of our people,” he said. “Midway was won by the courage, the skill and the innovation of the American fighter, from Admiral to the deck plate Seaman. Outgunned, outmanned and mostly untested in combat, American sailors, marines and soldiers stood against and stopped an overwhelming adversary.”

One of those sailors, WWII veteran Harvey Lasell, was hon-

“Actions by the pilots from the Yorktown were vital to the destruction of the Japanese carrier force, turning the battle into an American victory,” Moore recounted. The Yorktown suffered heavy damage at Midway and was hit with several torpedoes from a Japanese submarine on June 6, 1942. The ship sank the next day.

Moore also paid tribute to Battle of Midway survivor and longtime Oak Harbor resident, Commander Harry Ferrier, who passed away in April. A chair bearing Ferrier’s photograph was placed next to Lasell. Ferrier was just 17 years old when he

took off from Midway Atoll in a Grumman TBF-1 Avenger.

Ferrier’s Torpedo Squadron 8 helped keep the Japanese forces busy and their carriers vulnerable, clearing the way for bombers from Task Force 16 and 17 from the USS Enterprise and Yorktown to hit the Japanese fleet.

“Out of six Avengers that launched from Midway that day, the only one that returned was Harry’s,” said Moore. “Out of 48 airmen assigned to Torpedo Squadron 8, Harry, who was wounded in the attack, was one of three who survived.”

A moment of silence was observed in honor of Ferrier and all who sacrificed themselves. In all 307 Americans were lost at the Battle of Midway.

“Through their sacrifice, tenacity and valor, they still inspire us today through their selfless, shining example,” said Moore.

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Congressman Rick Larsen was named “Legislator of the Year” by the Security Industries Association for his leadership in advancing legislation that encourages school safety.

Earlier this year, Larsen launched the School Safety Caucus to focus on best practices for school safety and investments to help schools meet their unique safety needs.

Larsen also introduced the School Safety Act, a bill that aims to improve security measures in schools such as training for staff and students, and provide deterrents like lighting and locks. The legislation would also reauthorize the Secure Our Schools program to provide matching grants to local, state and tribal governments to meet schools’ individual security needs.

In other news, U.S. Senator Patty Murray announced new resources to help homeless veterans secure stable housing and supportive services. Washington state will receive an additional 142 housing vouchers that will be distributed among housing authorities, part of $38 million in grants to help veterans around the country. The rental assistance is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Program which combines rental assistance from HUD with case management and clinical services provided by VA, a program Murray helped restart in 2008 and which she has continued to help fund every year since.

Since 2008, more than 79,000 vouchers have been awarded and over 111,000 homeless veterans have been served through the program.

OAK HARBOR The City of Oak Harbor will host it's annual city-wide auction June 11. The preview begins at 8 a.m. followed by the auction which begins at 10 a.m. The auction will be held at 1400 NE 16th Ave. A list of items can be found at www.oakharbor.org or can be emailed if requested at splace@oakharbor. org.

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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Participants in the 2016 Relay for Life, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, walk the track at North Whidbey Middle School in Oak Harbor during the opening Survivor Lap of the relay. Organizers say they met their goal of raising at least $100,000 for cancer research More than 37 teams particpated in the 18-hour event, held last weekend.

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success of the production, said Hendrix.

“My favorite part of the play is the ending and the look between Nellie and Emile,” Hendrix said.

“They were already good actors, so we really just worked on making that connection between their characters, and I think it worked.”

“I’ve worked on plenty of productions and some of them never get cozy,” Hendrix continued. “But this one, everybody likes everybody. People have really become like family.”

“Nellie is sweet,” Porter said of her character. “She’s so not a traditional officer.”

This is Porter’s sixth production with Whidbey Playhouse. While four of those productions have

been musicals, she claims she’s not a singer.

“I love to sing, but I’m not a vocalist, so this show is a huge challenge for me,” she said. “But I love how rewarding it is. We’ve worked so hard on this for three months and I love being able to share it with the audience.”

“This has been one of the greatest experiences I’ve had,” said Eric George, who plays Stewpot.

“South Pacific” is his first production with the Playhouse.

“It has rekindled my love for the stage,” he said.

This is also the first production for Michael Jesse Lantz, who plays Lt. Joseph Cable.

“It has opened my eyes to what I want to do,” he said. “Because this is my first production, I had a hard time memorizing my lines. It was a

lot to take on.”

Lantz said the music was his biggest challenge.

“Learning to sing has been hard,” he said. “I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to project.”

People in the audience for a working rehearsal and press night said they were impressed by the local production.

“I’m really impressed with their singing voices,” said Amanda Heiss, who was there to support her friend, George. “And I could pick out the characters from the movie. I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

“They really came through for me,” she said. “Because we had three choreographers, all with different styles, it all came together beautifully for the different scenes.”

“In my opinion, there’s nothing better than live theater,” said Porter. “I appreciate all the time and effort it takes to pull something like this off, and I think the audience appreciates it, too.”

“I love the music and because it’s a big cast, visually it’s fun to watch because we’re all having fun,” Porter said.

The production continues through June 26. Tickets are available at the theater box office, at 730 SE Midway Ave. in Oak Harbor. More information is available online at www.whidbeyplayhouse.com or by calling 360-679-2237.

Hendrix also credits the choreographers who worked with the cast.

“Come play with us,” Hendrix said.

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venue, but part of its mission and vision is to include the visual arts, so to partner up with them made perfect sense,” said Henny.

“Ever since Whidbey TV started, I was thinking “wouldn’t that be a great venue for a television studio?” said Burgua. “And somehow that all gelled this year with Whidbey TV. That little dream started becoming a reality.”

“We’ve had folks from Hollywood look at [Zech Hall] and say it would be a great sound stage, so I hope this is the first of many projects with WICA,” said Henny, who has been involved with WICA as an actor and board member for years.

This community effort, as Henny bills it, is also a learning opportunity on many levels.

Producing a studio television show is new ground for WTV as well as WICA, so there is a lot of new territory.

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While the overall ceremony was to commemorate a battle that took place 74 years ago, Congressman Rick Larsen took the opportunity to point out the critical role NAS Whidbey will continue to play in the future of America’s Navy.

“As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, I know that the base’s current role is one of a premier installation for naval aviation and is a direct legacy of the seaplane community that first flew here in the 1940’s,” said Larsen.

“I’d also like to note the future of the base here remains extremely strong,” he continued. “We have a massive capital investment taking place in the next several years. We just moved in the House of Representatives on the defense budget that includes a major build-out of the facilities here at the base. And so it’s not just that we think about the past and we think about the present, but the future of this base is strong with the legacy that was started here.”

like this could mean not only for business and the arts, but for the community and even Whidbey Island as a whole.

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According to executive director Stacie Burgua, WICA has the perfect television production facility in Zech Hall. Plus, the organization is always looking for projects during its “dark”, or less busy, part of the season.

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“What’s great about it is we have a lot of talent with backgrounds in film and production and we’re drawing on lots of community members to help along the way,” said Henny.

“We’re still in the learning curve of what is needed,” said Burgua. “It’s new to everyone, really. And we keep learning.

Every time we turn around we keep learning new things about what’s needed and what has priority, so it’s a big learning curve but it’s exciting, really.”

The collaboration also opens up opportunities for Whidbey’s youth. Students in WICA’s Summer Conservatory Program will be invited on set and introduced to the various roles involved in a live production studio, such as gaffer, grips, sound mixer, properties master, costuming, makeup, script supervisor, and overall production coordination.

“As soon as this happened, we started thinking of ways to wrap it into this show and now we’re offering a TV skills camp,” said Deana Duncan, WICA’s programming and production director.

“Our youth camp will now be reading each script every week, digesting that script for props, costumes, set pieces, set-dressing and then working on the set to get it ready and then watch it being filmed and be around all the different job duties,” Duncan continued. “It’s a different type of camp, but it’s very exciting.”

The beauty of this collaboration, say both Henny and Burgua is the opportunity to involve the entire community.

“It’s really a community effort we’re spearheading,” Henny said.

“We’re using local talent, local facilities, local camera work and set work.”

“This would be kind of a cool

opportunity for people who might be interested in learning to build sets,” said Burgua, adding that volunteers are not only welcome, but needed.

Plus, said Duncan, they’re learning that what looks great on stage doesn’t necessarily translate well on television. Special attention has to be paid to painting the sets and making them look as realistic up close as possible.

“I think with stage, it’s the illusion of the reality and with television, it has to look right,” said Burgua. “The details are way more important.”

“On stage, we say if it looks good at 20 to 30 feet we’re golden. Not TV. It has to look good at one inch, right?” laughed Duncan Production for “Ship Ahoy!” is scheduled to begin in midJuly but already these producing partners are looking to the future and what a project

“It may mean that Whidbey Island could become more viable as a place for film and media to come out here, so it’s actually a really large opportunity for not only Whidbey TV and WICA, but for Whidbey Island,” Duncan said.

“And beyond that, it opens opportunity for local artists,” said Burgua. “It’s one more opportunity to perform. More avenues and new things to try and do, new relationships, new connections. It just expands and offers something fresh and new and exciting.

And working with Whidbey TV, that kind of connection with the business community that’s tapping into the arts community is really cool,” she continued.

“This is not just about what Whidbey TV is doing,” said Henny. “Through what we do we hope we are inspiring people to do things they didn’t think were possible. We are grateful to our community and we’re here to help people thrive.”

For more information, go to www.wicaonline.org and www. whidbeytv.com.

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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.)

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Warcraft: Once upon a time, director Duncan Jones made a low-budget, nearfuture sci-fi movie called "Moon" that was one of the best low-budget, near-future sci-fi movies I’ve ever seen. Among other things, that film opened the door for Jones to direct bigger-budget mainstream movies, such as this utter tragedy based on the popular video game. Back to work on that long-gestating "Moon" sequel, I guess.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 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.)

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International Nights: “The Motorcycle Diaries” Monday, June 13, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Brazilian director Walter Salles Jr. follows up the Golden Globe-nominated Behind the Sun with this filmed adaptation of Argentinian-born Cuban revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s journals of the same name. Rated R. Runtime 128 minutes. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library. This film may not be suitable for children under the age of 12. Please speak with a staff member if you have questions. iPad Basics: Photo Sharing and iCloud Basics Wednesday, June 15, 10:00am-11:30am Freeland Library This informational presentation will examine the media sharing capabilities of the Apple iPad, how photo sharing works, and how to use iCloud. Bring your iPad and power cable.

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, June 15, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library Looking for an evening book discussion group? Join us the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. For adults. Through a richly conceived and colorful cast of characters, Penelope Lively’s “How It All Began” explores the powerful role of chance in people’s lives and deftly illustrates how our paths can be altered irrevocably by someone we will never even meet.

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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.

Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner Thursday, June 9, 6:00pm Bakken & Firehouse Roads Clubhouse Greenbank 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 The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Whidbey Island Branch will hold its annual Installation of Officers and Membership Brunch at the Whidbey Golf Club, 2430 SW Fairway Lane. Brunch and meeting at 10:00am. Contact Camille Brighten at brighten8@gmail.com or Milli Stanton at jomistanton@msn.com for further information.

Artists of South Whidbey

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

Meetings & Organizations

Tuesday, June 14, 11:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Guest Artist Patty Picco’s demonstration will include painting on tissue paper to add collage elements to finished paintings or paintings in progress. Sometimes adding just the right piece of color or texture can add wonderful interest to the work. This technique can also be used for backgrounds.

ASW welcomes painters of all levels and media to join their meetings which begin with a sack lunch at 11:30am. The meeting will begin at noon with the demonstration at 1:10pm. Please bring artwork to share or for gentle critique.

For more information, call Gaylen Whiteman at (360) 331-2603.

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“Orcas in our Midst” Educational Workshop Saturday, June 18, 10:00am-4:30pm Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley $35 General, $25 Students/Seniors Come celebrate and learn about the endangered Southern Resident Orcas. Lunch is available. For more information, call or email Cindy Hansen, (360) 223-5666, cindy@orcanetwork. org. Register online at www.orcanetwork. org. Sponsored by Orca Network and Langley Whale Center as a part of Orca Awareness Month. Whidbey Children’s Theater is located at 723 Camano Ave.

NRA Basic Rifle Shooting Class

Thursday, June 9, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room 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.

“Reincarnational Intelligence 2016, The Power of Past Life Psychology/ESP: New Mind Power Techniques to Increase Higher Creative Intuition.”

Friday, June 10, 6:00pm-8:45pm Llynya’s Crystals and Gifts, 1679 E Main Freeland Sandra H. Rodman, Founder/Creator, Right Brain Aerobics and Stargate Meditations, National Speaker and Trainer. Can awakening deep conscious memory of past life abilities be key to our evolutionary societal transformation and awakening higher creative intelligence/ESP? Blissful, calming meditations.

Instructional EBooklet included. $25 or sliding scale contribution. Contact Sandra Rodman, sandra@RightBrainAerobics.com

Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, June 11, 18, & 25, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Gardening Section, Freeland Saturdays, June 11, 18, 25, 10:00am-1:00pm Home Depot, Oak Harbor Saturdays, June 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/

Saturday, June 18, 9:00am-5:00pm Sunday, June 19, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25, includes a book This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a rifle safely. Through this course, the students will learn about rifle parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, rifle shooting fundamentals, and rifle shooting positions.

The Basic Rifle Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range (reduced Distance requirement). For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

2016 Master Gardener Educational Series Birds in Our Gardens Sunday, June 19, 1:00pm-2:30pm Master Gardener Educational Gardens Greenbank Farm Free Learn about how birds fit into our environment. Presenter: Jay Adams. Jay is a Whidbey Audubon educator. Part of the 2016 Master Gardener Educational Series. All seminars qualify for Continuing Education credits for Master Gardeners. For more information, call (360) 240-5527 or visit http://ext100.wsu.edu/island/ gardening/master-gardeners

OHHS Boys’ Basketball Summer Hoop Camp Tuesday, June 21 thru Thursday, June 23, 8:30am-11:30am Oak Harbor High School The 3 day basketball camp is open to all boys going into grades 4th -8th grade. Registration packets are available at your schools office.

The cost is $50 and is due on the 1st day of camp. For more information, email Coach Weston at jweston@ohsd.net

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FRIDAY, May 27 4:14pm, SE Regatta Dr. Reporting party advising he is upset about his sister being in the library.

6:47am, SE Midway Blvd.

Reporting party advising the gas pumps playing loud ads, so loud she can’t open her window.

5:24pm, NW 3rd Ave. Reporting party advising a child urinating on their dog.

7:53pm, SW Heller St. Reporting party advising son urinated outside and the neighbor started yelling at him.

SATURDAY, May 28 12:17pm, SE Barrington Dr. Reporting party trying to serve divorce papers to husband and needs his address.

SUNDAY, May 29 9:19PM, NW CROSBY AVE. Reporting party advising “A bunch of dangerous edit shit” and “dead body stuff” at location.

MONDAY, May 30 1:09am, N. Oak Harbor St. Reporting party advising loud bass and rap music, obnoxious sounds and subjects running up and down the stairs at location.

TUESDAY, May 31 1:32PM, NW Paragon Pl. Reporting party requesting phone call referencing family members not giving her vehicle back. Reporting party let brother and grandmother borrow her car. They are not bringing it to reporting party work, and party states they are “holding my car hostage”.

4:38pm, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting party says he has a stalker at his door. Ex-girlfriend keeps coming to his apartment and knocking on his door.

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LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360675-5470. Setup and consultation free with first session.

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LAWN AND GARDEN Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard No Cheating!

Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent

condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

Call (360) 678-1167

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by. Donations run low on cat food but are always welcomed to help our neighbors in need!

between Oak Harbor and Coupeville, (360) 678-3149.

If no answer, please leave a message and we will return your call. (1) Used Lumber: Mostly 2 X 6 of various lengths, not rotten, Greenbank area. You haul, all or none. Email questions to walk19678@yahoo.com (360) 222-3702 (1) Free Boat & Trailer. 17-ft Seaswirl inbound/outbound boat.

Fairly descent shape, does roll.

No title for boat or trailer. Call (360) 321-4035 (0)

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FREE Plants: 3 Christmas Cactus plants in red, white, and lavender colors, 7-inch pots; 2 small misc. house plants. Located

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Military Muster NAS Whidbey Island, Washington

June 9 - June 15, 2016

NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Injured Man in Southern Olympics A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission in the Olympic Mountains, on Friday, May 27, 2016.

The crew launched at 5:10 p.m. in response to a call for an elderly male experiencing severe pelvic pain caused by a dislocated hip. He was located in a remote area of the Olympic Mountains, stuck in a small valley and surrounded by dense foliage. After an hour transit, the crew was able to spot the survivor and establish communications with ground crews. The SAR crew surveyed the area and went into a hover to hoist the SAR Medical Technician (SMT) to the ground. Once he was clear, the helicopter moved away from the scene and landed to conserve fuel. The Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewman (HIRA) then departed the helicopter and hiked back to the SMT’s location with a rescue litter.

After conducting an assessment and evaluation of the survivor, inserting an IV, and securing him to the rescue litter, the SMT and HIRA called the crew into position so the SAR Crew Chief could hoist everyone into the helicopter.

With everyone onboard, the crew flew directly to a prebriefed landing spot on Highway 101 where the Sheriff’s department temporarily blocked traffic and an ambulance awaited. The patient and SMT both moved to the ambulance and were transported south to Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Wash. while the helicopter went to Bowerman Field in Hoquiam, Wash. for fuel.

(U.S. Navy photo by AWS1 Josh Vest) Crew Chief Naval Air Crewman Helicopter 1st Class (Select) Zachary Del Corte surveys the scene, located 5 miles to the southeast of Lake Quinault, and devises a plan for the recovery of a severely injured patient on May 27, 2016.

“These types of injuries can be very dangerous, but are even trickier when the person is in a hard-to-reach location,” said Hospital Corpsman Third Class John Siedler.

“Luckily, we train constantly for these types of scenarios and everything went well from start to finish.”

SAR, which has also conducted five Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions this year. In 2015, the unit launched on 19 MEDEVAC missions, 11 searches and seven rescues, resulting in 29 lives delivered to higher level care.

This was the eighth rescue of 2016 for NAS Whidbey Island

The Navy SAR unit operates three MH-60S helicopters from

NAS Whidbey Island as search and rescue platforms for the EA-18G aircraft as well as other squadrons and personnel assigned to the installation. The base also has an agreement to assist Washington State with medical evacuations and search and rescue activities

COUPEVILLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE (U.S. Navy photos by Tony Popp)

The Color Guard from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island parades the American flag in honor of military personnel past and present at the annual Coupeville Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Participating are (from left) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Benjamin Wahlstrom, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Shaquira Timmons, Information Systems Technician 3rd Kaitlyn McClimans and Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Steven Barrera.

Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes joins Capt. Capt.

Geoff Moore, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Commanding Officer, at the Town Park after the Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2016 to recognize veterans and their families in attendance. Moore asked everyone to find ways to ensure the legacy of veterans endures. “We owe them more than one day,” he said. “Their history deserves telling and re-telling.in honoring and remembering their lives and actions, we reveal the greatest attributes of a people and as a Nation.”

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Wayne Papalski, the Oak Harbor Navy League Shore Sailor of the Year, is a special guest in the Coupeville Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28, 2016. He is seen in a red, white and blue painted 1966 Pontiac GTO. Papalski was honored last December for his work at Naval Hospital Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey Search and Rescue.

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