Whidbey Weekly, August 18, 2016

August 18 through August 24, 2016

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

There is an old Jewish proverb which says, “Do not accept a gift that eats.” There is a new Presbyterian proverb which says, “Do not attend a hydroplane race without bringing bananas because there may be a lot of monkeying

around.”

This column is dedicated to many of the monkeys I met and worked with last weekend at the most ambitious event I have ever participated in, right here in Oak Harbor, with the Hydros for Heroes.

Those of you who attended know what I mean.

Maybe all hydroplane races are filled with excitement, mystery, intrigue, and decibel creating vibrations of the unknown kind. Maybe all hydroplane races are filled with food, friends, family and fellowship. Maybe all hydroplane races are filled with dedicated crews, safety minded experts, and scorers and officials and referees without any deficiency in efficiency.

Hydro Time Last weekend's Hydros for Heroes two day fun fest in Oak Harbor, my first, was all of the above, and more. Given my head is still rocking, and my ears are still rolling, please allow me some wiggle room as I share the highlights of the weekend. Keep in mind the following remarks are tempered in accuracy due to my memory, partially based on scratched notes on napkins stained in Texas barbeque.

Where do we start? Where do we end? How many laps around the track shall we take?

Following Julie Andrews lead in The Sound of Music, let us start at the very beginning, “a very good place to start.”

Last month, I met with Hydros for Heroes President Craig McKenzie, Event Director Jim Woessner, and producer/director Morgan Cooper to discuss their vision for running close to forty hydroplane races, sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association, in twelve hours, over two days. 100% of the sponsorships and revenues generated by the event would help fund some of the most ambitious charitable causes and programs in the community.

Community Heroes The Food for Kids Backpack program sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor and the North Whidbey Sunrise Rotary Club is a prime example of the wonderful work being done by the Craig McKenzie Team/Keller Williams Whidbey Realty and McKenzie's foundation.

After some confusion on my part locating their offices in the building across from Avi Rostov's Click Music, I settled in for my instructions. In the Marines, we called them “marching orders.”

Given Craig McKenzie's Navy background, I stood tall, feet at a forty five degree angle, thumbs along the seams of my trousers, and accepted my mission – to assist in announcing and thanking the supporters responsible for the success.

For now, forget what I said last weekend. Here is what I saw and heard.

Shorecasm Seattle Drag and Ski Boat Association scorer Alexandra Harper, proudly wearing her blue S-1 hat, answering a passer-by who remarks naively–”You guys live on this?” to which Alex responded, “No, we live for this!” It ain't cheap, boys and girls. Hydro racers can spend upwards of $20,000-$30,000 for the boat, safety gear, engine, and fuel, plus all the other necessities.

And that's for the smaller vessels. I asked scorers Lisa Malmo and Pam Villwock how much money the winning racers might win. “They get a trophy.”

Chow Up A jellyfish by F Dock, eating my gifted and most distasteful Starbucks ham and Swiss cheese breakfast creation on croissant, but refusing my offering of Sunkist raisins.

Flag On Marc Hills, a racing fan since 1989, as well as

Whidbey Weekly a producer of motocross racing events for over two decades, displaying his wrist dexterity as the official signal flag flipper. Remember–Green is the flag color for the time between five minute and one minute signals while race is underway, except for the last lap; White is the flag color for the time between one minute signal and the start, and when the leader has started his or her last lap; Red is the STOP STOP STOP flag-do not wait for the red or orange aerial flare or tempers will too; The blue and white caution flag, and the black course-is-closed or don't-leave-the-pits flag was rarely seen, but, my fave, the checkered flag, meant soon I could hear myself think.

Rope 'em Sunday's UW alum taking off in his yacht with a rope still tied to the dock. Not sure whether the rope was port or starboard, but STERN was the word AFTer he left.

Oh Boy, Oberto Chief scorer and timer Kim Hamilton's response to my question regarding why all of the scorers wore purple jackets–”These club jackets come in two colors, purple or orange. I don't want to look like a buoy.” Speaking of buoys, if you hit and destroy one during the race, the fine is $150. As Dad would say, “Buoy, oh buoy.”

Adult humor Matt Yarno, head referee vet of Sea-Fair and beyond, sharing a moment of enthusiasm with veteran race announcer Jim Codling. (Editor's note–we cannot print what this columnist allegedly heard since his hearing aids were not activated.)

Stars on the water Celebrity sightings on Silver Seas' VIP Yacht– South Whidbey Port Commissioner Jack Ng, longtime locals Traci and Marty Winn, local publisher Eric Marshall and family, hostess Barbara, and Morgan Brian Hughes, owner and manager of The Terrace Wine Bar and Bistro, located in the Harborside Village on Fidalgo Avenue in Oak Harbor.

Guitar heroes Dave Coram, sales manager of RainSong graphite guitars, sharing the story about a friend of his who was on a powered raft boat going down the Colorado River. “My buddy said there was a guy on the boat with a RainSong guitar (www. rainsong.com). After the fellow finished playing, an older gentleman on the boat asked if he could try out the all weather instrument. A few riffs were played and displayed before the owner of the guitar said to the fellow, “Well, you're no Chet Atkins, but you did pretty good.” The fellow who borrowed the guitar–Chet Atkins.

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Best quote While glimpsing at last Sunday's Face the Nation on CBS, I must say I laughed aloud when I heard former Utah Governor Mike Leavitt (1993-2003) share, “There is an expression in government-'no matter how thin the pancake, there are always two sides'.”

With what we have going on in America and the world today, with all the emotionally driven political interpretations of the emotionally driven candidates, I must say I have heard enough and had enough pancake batter to last me until Betty Crocker and Martha Stewart join the bridge club of Seattle ladies who started “Crust Ease,” an easy-to-make pie crust, way back in the 1930's.

We know that product today as Krusteaz.

See ya next week, with or without the pancakes.

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Yes, the Hydros for Heroes event was a weekend my ears and I shall never forget. To paraphrase Jule Styne's lyrics, sung by Judy Holliday and Dean Martin in the 1960 award winning musical, The Bells Are Ringing, “My ears are ringing, since me and my mouth, traveled northward, from down in the south, to enjoy the hydros, and the races they are, raising money for community, Oak Harbor the star!”

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Bits & Pieces Whidbey Playhouse and the Cast and Crew of the Beauty and the Beast Jr. Performance would like to say THANKS!

By Selene Muldowney, Playhouse Media Specialist Whidbey Playhouse, the directors, and volunteers, in recognition of the recent successful theater production of Beauty and the Beast Jr., would like to thank the community for its generous support. Truly nothing compares to the timeless tale of Beauty and the Beast unless you watch it live on stage performed by 44 young actors ages six to 18 years old.

The performances were held during the last two weeks of July and it took an incredible team effort to make possible a show of this size and caliber. Audience members included families, friends, and theater enthusiasts - they described the play as mesmerizing and many returned for a second and third showing.

Director Stan Thomas and Assistant Director Eric George, plus an incredible team of volunteers, were pleased to have such positive support from the community and grateful to have an opportunity to showcase the impact both Community Theater and a children’s program can have not only on the cast and crew but also the community at large.

Social media lit up during the performances with community members encouraging others to watch the play. It was an amazing feeling for everyone involved! The kid’s ended the show with a sing along opportunity and while initially unsure how it would be received – audience members jumped in and sang.

The entire cast and crew would like to extend huge heartfelt thanks to the community!

For those who missed the show: Colorful and vibrant scenery transported the eager audience into a small French village, which is home to Maurice (Kyle Caporgno), the eccentric inventor, and his daughter Belle (Tatyana Moore), a beautiful young woman who spends her time drawn into the imaginary world of the books she reads. Belle finds herself thwarting the affections and marriage proposal of Gaston (Kenyon Sirak) who happens to be the most eligible and arrogant bachelor in town. Maurice finds himself lost in the woods and ends up in an enchanted castle where he meets an interesting and well played cast of characters including the master of the castle, the Beast (Warren Rogers), once a human prince turned into a hideous beast, and his servants: a spirited candelabra named Lumiere (Mason Scoggin), an enchanting maid named Babbette (Kaitlin Bavailler), an overbearing clock named Cogsworth (Miranda Abunimeh), a kind dresser named Madam (Sarah Newman), a cheerful and positive tea pot named Mrs. Potts (Trianna Kobelin), and her young daughter Chip (Ashley Coker).

International Food and Music Festival and Bazaar In Celebration of 20 Years of Inspiring Cross-Cultural Understanding South Whidbey Island will be rocking with peace, love, music and dance from many World Cultures on Saturday, August 20, 4:00pm to 10:00pm in a beautiful outdoor setting at Whidstock Ranch, 971 Sandy Point Road, Langley, WA. The Northwest Language and Cultural Center has been bringing people together to share in each other’s cultural traditions and foster greater understanding and appreciation of diversity since 1996. Join in the celebration at this enriching event that will be an opportunity to learn, share and make new friends while taking in music and dance from

Turkey, Japan, India, Africa, China and more.

A variety of ethnic street food from Africa to South America will be offered, as well as cool beers and delicious wines. Special children’s activities will keep them entertained and learning crafts and games from different cultures. There will also be a small Bazaar tent with handwork for sale from various continents around world. The intimate setting, rich cultural offerings and high intentions to do our part - to bring more tolerance and intercultural understanding - will be sure to create a one-of-a-kind event and fill hearts with love and understanding for our fellow man, which is exactly what the world needs now.

The program will feature Thione Diop Drum Ensemble with Sumayya Diop performing West African drumming and dance. Thione is widely recognized for his powerfully expressive Djembe performances. He is descended from an ancestral line of Griot drummers in Senegal, West Africa, and is a master of the djembe, sabar, tama, and djun djun thrilling audiences across the world. Sumayya Diop is trained by the “Jali” (traditional storytellers) in African dance and has been dancing, drumming and singing with youth and adults in the Seattle area for more than 10 years. The program will also showcase members of the Anadolu Turkish Folk Dancers, the Japanese Sound Singers, the Bollyworks Dancers from India, Melody Xie Chinese Dancers, and much, much more in a 6-hour kaleidoscope of international music, dance, food, merriment and sharing!

Tickets are $20 per person presale, $30 at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at: https://www.nwlacc.org/ current-offering/nwlacc-20th-anniversary-international-festival/ All proceeds support the NWLACC Global Cultures Youth programs for Kindergarten through Middle School in partnership with SW Schools District.

Oak Harbor Music Festival is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission includes providing scholarships to local graduating seniors. The festival is held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday every Labor Day weekend on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor, WA. www.oakharborfestival.com For more information, please contact Cynthia Mason at info@oakharborfestival.com or (360) 544-2343.

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1st Annual Whidbey Island Swimming Championships The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District presents the 1st Annual Whidbey Island Swimming Championships on Tuesday, August 23. Stop by for an evening of fun, competition, and camaraderie at the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool (JVMP) in Oak Harbor. Swim lesson graduates, masters swimmers, bubble bath toddlers, novice pool rats, beachcombers, backyard swimmers, all Lifeguards, novice and competitive swimmers alike are all invited to compete. This is a great chance to experience what competitive swimming is like in a friendly atmosphere.

Swim meet information and entry forms are available at the JVMP website (www.oakharborpool.com) and at the JVMP pool. Entries must be submitted by Monday, August 22.

For more information, email longswim97@ gmail.com or call (573) 382-2398.

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Freeland Photographer Wins Whidbey Telecom’s Directory Cover Art Competition

Music Festival Keeps Growing, Seeks Community Support Three days of free live music on two stages, thousands of attendees every Labor Day weekend for five years, and six scholarships annually to local students, have kept organizers hopping at the Oak Harbor Music Festival.

The Festival, which has been recognized as ‘Whidbey’s Best Event or Festival,’ is headed

by Cynthia Mason, President of the all-volunteer board.

Mason says, “Our community has been amazing in the way it’s come out every year to support this event. The bands love the venue so much we’re getting far more acts inquiring about coming here to our beautiful town than we can handle, even in three solid days of music on two stages. And our coordinators for behind the scenes operations, beer & wine garden, and merchandise/information booths are still looking for volunteers to help out. It takes a huge amount of work to put this festival together, but it’s all worth it when we see the smiles and love on the faces in the crowd.

Plus, we get to hand out thousands of dollars to deserving students from the island when it’s all over.”

Mason encourages citizens who want to help out the festival to contact Gary Jandzinski, Operations Director, or Bill Walker, Beer and Wine Garden Director, through the festival’s web site or directly by email at info@oakharborfestival.org.

There is a Volunteer Meet and Greet/Orientation scheduled Monday, August 29, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm compliments of the Best Western Plus in their ballroom. Volunteers will be able to come in, pick up their t-shirts, meet their lead and gather any other information they need.

LOCALLY OPERATED. Island Transit Recognizes Employee Excellence Island Transit Whidbey Employee of the Half for January - June 2016 Steve Ellis: Nominated and selected by his peers, Steve is truly an asset to Island Transit and has set a high standard of excellence for others. He is always professional, has 15 years with no accidents, and is the nicest guy in the world. The paratransit riders find him very kind and helpful. Steve has many years of dedicated service to Island Transit as an Operator, and he deserves this honor. The entire Island Transit Team would like to congratulate Steve on this well deserved recognition.

2016 Washington State Transit Association Wall of Fame Spirit Award Mike Earl: Mike has a major impact on work production. He is able to jump into any job on any piece of equipment and provide a quality repair in a timely fashion. That type of wellrounded employee is rare to find. He helped save Island Transit $15,000 annually and is quick to help Operators when they have an issue with a bus, treating them with respect, and completing repairs as necessary ensuring safe operations. His performance and work ethic is outstanding, which is a great credit to himself and Island Transit.

2016 Washington State Transit Association Wall of Fame Team Spirit Award

Staci Jordan and Kris O’Brochta: In response to employee requests for better food options, Staci and Kris found a new vending company to provide snack and cold beverage options, including a fresh food machine with sandwiches and healthy food options. Similar vending improvements were made in the break room at Harbor Station for the benefit of Operators during their break periods. The new services have been a great success. Island Transit thanks both Kris and Staci both for their efforts and would like to recognize the entire Employee Advisory Committee for their continued commitment to the employees of Island Transit.

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The Northwest Language and Cultural Center is dedicated to inspiring intercultural awareness and understanding so that each person contributes to a more peaceful and harmonious global community now.

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(L-R) Julia DeMartini, Greg Thomas, Marion Henny

Whidbey Telecom has announced the winner of its 2016-2017 Directory Cover Art Competition. The new directory cover, to be published in November, will feature “Reflecting on Sunrise, Holmes Harbor,” an original photograph by Greg Thomas of Freeland.

The competition’s 2016 judging panel was headed by Whidbey Telecom’s chairperson, Marion F. Henny, and co-CEO, Julia H. DeMartini. Two independent members of the art community, Windwalker Taibi of Raven Rocks Art Studio and last year’s cover artist, Govinda Rosling, also participated in judging the entries.

“We want to extend our appreciation to all the artists and photographers who submitted their work for consideration in this year’s competition,” said Ms. DeMartini. “The quality of work submitted was fantastic and it’s always a challenge to narrow down the entries to a single piece. We’re very fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented and creative community of artists.”

“You can see Greg’s eye for nature through his photos and we’re pleased that this year’s directory cover will represent his artistic vision.

We look forward to this process every year and can’t wait for Greg’s photo to grace our cover.”

Greg will receive $500 and his photograph will be featured on the cover of approximately 15,000 telephone directories distributed throughout South Whidbey, Hat Island, and Point Roberts, WA. Directories are usually mailed to Whidbey Telecom subscribers in early November. Watch Whidbey Telecom’s website at www.whidbey.com for information on next year’s competition.

[Submitted by David Chrisman, Whidbey Telecom]

Susan Norman, current president of the fivemember board, is leaving the board on Dec. 31, 2016 due to term limits. Members the city board are appointed by the mayor with city council confirmation for a term of five years. Each member may serve two terms. The other current board members are Pat Morse, Marshall Goldberg, Margaret Grunwald and Anne Sullivan. Mary Anderson, Oak Harbor Senior Services Administrator, serves as city staff liaison.

Board duties include providing advice and recommendations to the mayor and city council regarding general supervision and provision of library facilities and programs in accordance with the contract with Sno-Isle Libraries. In addition, the board members serve as liaison to share community needs, provide a forum for discussion, recommend programs, services and strategic focus, and to encourage best use of library facilities and resources.

The board meets quarterly at 2:00pm on the second Wednesday of January, April, July and October in the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Application and information packets are available at the library and the City of Oak Harbor website. Applicants must live in Oak Harbor in order to qualify. Applications may be submitted by email to the Oak Harbor City Clerk at athompson@oakharbor.org or by mail to: City of Oak Harbor, Attn: City Clerk, 865 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Applications must be received by 6:00pm, Sept.

30, 2016.

For more information, contact Oak Harbor Library Managing Librarian Mary Campbell, (360) 675-5115 or mcampbell@sno-isle.org.

[Submitted by Jim Hills, Sno-Isle Libraries]

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

THE MOST ANGELIC CAKE OF ALL What is soft as down, light as air and fluffy like a marshmallow? Can you guess? It’s also sweet, can be cut into slices and served in many different ways. It’s Angel Food cake. It is as it sounds...

Heavenly. Its ultra-light, springy texture makes this dessert so sweet, and elegant, so pillow soft you could rest your head on it, and take bites out of your cake pillow, should you start to feel a little peckish. Perhaps it’s the aroma that does it; melodious notes of sweetness mingling with the air and finally interspersing right up our noses in the most wonderful way possible.

Where does this cake come from? Which culinary genius invented it? To whom do I pay homage for one of my favorite cakes? Some people credit the Pennsylvania Dutch community for creating it.

During the 1800s, Pennsylvania was the biggest producer of cake molds, and the refusal of the Pennsylvania Dutch to waste anything meant egg whites from other dishes were supposedly put to use in this cake. These two factors are purportedly the foundations upon which Angel Food Cake was built. Keep in mind now, egg whites for this recipe are beaten stiff which means a constant whipping motion with a fork or whisk, pulling in as much air as possible so the egg whites stand firm. Now anyone who has beaten an egg white knows just how labor intensive this activity is. I should mention the Angel Food cake became really popular around about the 1870s, which just so happened to be the same timeframe in which

the rotary beater made its debut. This made beating anything a whole lot easier, so naturally more Angel Food cake recipes found their way into cookbooks everywhere. President Rutherford B. Hayes’ beloved wife Lucy, is said to have favored this cake rather intensely, as in ‘The President’s Cookbook’ authors, Poppy Cannon and Patricia Brooks, made mention of how ‘fitting’ it was Angel Food cake was one of Mrs. Hayes’ favorite dessert as her disposition was equally as sweet as the cake. I wonder though, was Lucy Hayes saccharine disposition an established and innate part of her, or was it actually the cake which brought about her sweetness?

So if the Angel Food Cake was resultant from an unwillingness to waste, and the rise of the rotary beater, what cake came before it? It’s thought Angel Food cake is an offshoot of snow-drift, corn-starch and sponge cake. And then I begin wondering where these cakes originated from.

How far back in history does the concept of ‘cake’ go? Historians maintain the ‘term’ cake was, and still is I think, used loosely and interchangeably.

A classic example of just how fluid the nature of the term ‘cake’ is dates all the way back to the Neolithic period, where archaeologists uncovered age old versions of the dessert. They were made from crushed grains, some sort of liquid, mixed together, compacted and cooked on a hot stone.

This would be something more akin to a hot cake or a biscuit in today’s food world. In Medieval England, the ‘cake’ was not only something which

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was sweetened, it was often the moniker applied to a small bread.

The Greeks called cakes ‘plakous,’ for the word flat. These were comprised of nuts and honey, further drawing the differentiating line between a bread and a cake. On one side of the line is bread, which while also made from grains and the like, was typically not sweetened. On the other side of the line is cake, which as I mentioned before is a very malleable term, though one common thread seems to link every idea and concept of a cake and that is the sweetness they hold.

Angel Food Cake is actually one of my favorite.

I think it’s because I can do so much with it. Its texture and flavor add to my reason for it being a favorite of course. From layering it with strawberries and whipped cream, to dipping squares of it in chocolate, and even using it in trifle, I am able to use Angel Food cake in an exceptionally wide range of dishes and desserts. You can even make Angel Food Cake French toast with it! It’s one of the easiest things to make and your family will definitely thank you when they wake up to the sweet smell of cake for breakfast.

Being Angel Day is August 22, perhaps it is fitting to make something with Angel Food cake for someone you care about or to take in to your work for all to enjoy, and be as sweet as the cake in so doing! I’ve included the recipe for Angel Food cake French toast, and I hope you like it as much as I do. Please feel free to email me any questions, comments, information and most certainly any recipes you have and use, because I’d love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Cakes were generally reserved for special occasions and for the wealthier pockets of society in times past. This was due to the cost of the ingredients to make the desserts, which were often far too dear for those who weren’t wealthy.

Where yeast was used as a leavening agent in cakes before the 1800s, it was soon phased out in lieu of beaten eggs to help a cake rise, and later the industrial revolution brought about the use of baking soda and baking powder as more modern and affordable leavening agents. This extended the arms of sweet, crumbly, delicious cake endeavors out far and wide, to embrace all echelons of society, not just the wealthy.

French Toast Angel Food Cake 7 or 8 inch Angel Food Cake 6 eggs, beaten 1 ½ cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 Tablespoons sugar 1 Tablespoon butter Strawberries, chopped Whipped cream Syrup of choice

Nowadays, cake can be made from such a vast variety of ingredients, our taste buds have endless options when it comes to indulging the many different kinds offered. Cake preferences vary by region and the predilections of the local population in each area, which means where ever you are will likely always offer a cake recipe you might not have tried before.

Mix together eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla. Cut cake into 1 inch thick slices and dip into the egg mixture for a minute each side. Add butter to non-stick griddle and cook four slices of cake at a time ensuring each side is cooked thoroughly.

Rearrange the slices into a cake formation again, serve with whipped cream, strawberries and syrup of choice, and enjoy!

One of my family members happens to make the BEST, and I mean BEST black forest cake in the history of cake making. I think she uses magic or wizardry to make it taste as divine as it does, and while I happen to have a wonderful recipe for it myself, I can never seem to give it the special something her black forest cakes keeps secret.

It’s quite eye-opening the sheer quantity of cake recipes available. It really puts into perspective how food moves throughout the ages, how recipes and cooking methods are handed down over time, and how foods evolve from one thing and morph into another. Fascinating! Returning to my original cake, the one which brought out the question of cake and its existence to begin with;

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

house and exhibits. Parking at the Coupeville High School with shuttle service to and from the Ferry House. Parking is not available at the Ferry House. To sign up for a guided tour or for more information, visit www.nps.gov/ebla

Island Consort Presents: 2nd Annual Women in Music Fest

Saturday, August 20, 12:00pm-4:30pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Admission: $15; free for ages 16 and under

Concert I: Young Women in Music Thursday, August 18, 7:00pm Langley United Methodist Church This opening concert of our 4-concert series features young women musicians on Whidbey: Katyrose Jordan, Cait Ballestrasse, Kari & Annika Hustad and Marley Erickson!

Concert II: Women of Note Friday, August 19, 7:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Women artists perform works by composers Amy Beach, Rebecca Clarke, Clara Schumann, Luise Greger & Cynthia Morrow. With internationally-recognized mezzo Eleni Matos & violist Roxanna Patterson, as well as Whidbey’s own violinist Cynthia Morrow & pianist Sheila Weidendorf.

Bluegrass in the Gardens

Enjoy live music performed by the Neighborhood Boys (12:00pm-1:20pm), Bayview Sound (1:35pm-2:55pm), and the Wire Tappers (3:10pm-4:30pm). For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

2nd Annual CHS All School Reunion Saturday, August 20, 6:00pm-11:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall Tickets: $20 at door All Coupeville High School graduates are invited. Ticket includes appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment. BYOB, mixers and ice provided. For more information, visit www.coupevillehighschoolreunion.com

Concert III: La Vie en Rose: Songs From a Woman’s Heart with Joni Takanikos & Sheila Weidendorf Saturday, August 20, 7:00pm Ott & Murphy Wines, Langley

VFW Sunday Breakfast Buffet

Featuring songs by Joan Armatrading, Stevie Nicks, Peggy Lee, Joni T herself & More! Reservations Required; Call Ott & Murphy at (360) 221-7131.

Community Celebration of Spirit and Nature

Concert IV: Roxanna Patterson in Concert!

With Eleni Matos & Sheila Weidendorf Sunday, August 21, 2:00pm This festival-closing concert features renowned violist Roxanna Patterson and pianist Sheila Weidendorf performing works by Johannes Brahms & Rebecca Clarke, with an appearance by internationally-recognized mezzo soprano Eleni Matos singing Brahms songs for mezzo, viola & piano. Wine & dessert reception included!

For more information about any of these concerts, contact Sheila Weidendorf at (360) 320-2362 or email sweidendorf@whidbey.com

Bennett Fundraiser Auction Friday, August 19, 6:00pm-10:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall A fundraiser auction to raise money for Bennett Boyles and his family. There will bee 100+ great items to bid on at the auction, as well as beer and wine served by Penn Cove Taproom and light snacks.

The Gin Game Fridays, August 19 & 26, 7:30pm Saturdays, August 20 & 27, 7:30pm Sunday, August 28, 4:00pm Black Box Theater, Langley Tickets: $18 adults, $14 students/seniors

Sunday, August 21, 9:00am-12:00pm VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Rd, Oak Harbor Cost: $10 adults, $5 children 10 & under For more information, call (360) 675-4048.

Sunday, August 21, 10:00am-5:00pm South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Everyone is invited to come enjoy nature, music, community potluck and celebrate the sacredness of earth. Drop by any time.

10am-12pm - Work party (bring gloves); 12pm-12:30pm - Welcome & music by Nathaniel Talbot ; 12:30pm - Community potluck picnic; 1:30pm-2:30pm - Adult and family activities including nature walk, Shibashi, work/ service; 2:30pm-3:30pm - Interfaith worship service (a nature walk for children will be offered during worship); 3:30pm - Light refreshments; 4:00pm-5:00pm - Family concert and sing along led by Karl Olsen.

Participants are encouraged to bring Discover or state park day pass for parking, something to share for a potluck picnic, eating utensils, plates, cups, napkins.

Sponsored by the Greening Congregations of South Whidbey: Langley United Methodist Church, St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Saint Hubert Catholic Church, Whidbey Island Friends Meeting (Quakers), Unity of Whidbey, Unitarian Universalist Congregation. For more information, call Cathy Whitmire at (360) 341-1457.

Wag’N’Walk Sunday, August 21, 11:00am-3:00pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road

Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee or tea.

Join WAIF as they celebrate the adoption of shelter and rescue animals and the difference they make in our lives. Enjoy a day of fun games, contests, demonstrations, and music

by DJ Heidi. Visit with pet-friendly businesses and nonprofit organizations, bid on great items at the silent auction, purchase raffle tickets, and don’t forget to check out the food vendors, along with our “Pours for Paws” beer & wine garden. Proceeds will benefit WAIF’s shelter animals and community programs.

FREE Admission for dogs and their humans!

For more information, visit www.wagnwalk. org

Historic Ferry House Open House

Live Music: Deja Blooze

OutCast Productions is excited to present this Pulitzer Prize winning play by D.L. Coburn.

Tickets can be purchased by credit card through Brown Paper Tickets at http://www. brownpapertickets.com/event/2505983 or reserve seats and pay at the door by emailing ocp@whidbey.com

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, August 20, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Center, 8th & N Main St. Cost: $8/Adults, $4/Children 12 & under

Saturday, August 20, 10:00am-4:00pm Ebey’s Landing, Coupeville Celebrating the Centennial of the National Park Service at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. The Historic Ferry House will be open to the public with guided tours of the

Wednesday, August 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Blues originals and standards. Bring a picnic dinner, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and invite your family and friends to this free concert series! For more information, contact South

Whidbey Parks & Recreation at (360) 221-5484 or www.swparks.org and Goosefoot at (360) 321-4145 or www.goosefoot.org

Coupeville Farmers Market Saturdays through October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm Community Green, Alexander St, Coupeville Free Old fashioned country farmers market. Lots of locally grown produce, local artisans’ creations, locally baked goods. Wholesome fun for the whole family.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Family Storytime Thursdays, August 18 & 25, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Funny stories and action songs will make you giggle and move while getting your little ones ready to read. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 18 months and up with a caregiver.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Build with Duplo and Lego!

Thursday, August 18, 12:00pm-6:30pm Clinton Library Come and build with Duplo and Lego. Work together or independently to build and create.

Drop by anytime; stay for ten minutes or stay for an hour.

Fantastic Feats on Film: “Personal Best” Monday, August 22, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Stars Mariel Hemingway and Patrice Donnelly as athletes participating in the 1980 Olympics. Rated R. Runtime 124 minutes. Popcorn provided by the 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.

Paint a Sunny Sunflower with Carla Walsh Tuesday, August 23, 2:00pm-3:00pm Clinton Library Join Carla Walsh for this lovely lesson in painting a cheerful, lakeside watercolor sunflower.

Drop in and enjoy this free spirited activity, learning to paint with Carla!

Roleplaying Game Club Wednesdays, August 24 & 31, 4:00pm-6:00pm Oak Harbor Library Join your friends and try your hand at creating your own heroic saga playing Dungeons and Dragons. Snacks provided by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Mary Ellen O’Connor Meet the Artist: Wednesday, August 24, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Mary Ellen will explain and demonstrate some of the tools used in her artwork. Mary Ellen is an artist with a passion for wildlife and nature.

Since earning her BFA in Metalsmithing, Mary Ellen has combined her knowledge of Silversmithing with her love of art and wildlife.

Using epoxy resin inlays, which are both tough and beautiful, she creates her colorful wildlife designs on jewelry, belt buckles, bracelets, boxes and knife handles.

Meetings & Organizations PBY Naval Air Museum Luncheon Tuesday, August 23, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor The guest speaker will be Heide Piper, a shuttle astronaut, offering her perspective on the US space program. The public is invited and admission is free. No host luncheon. For more information and directions, please call (360) 240-9500.

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Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom See website for schedules/fees www. dansclassicballroom.com (360)720-2727.

Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/ Parties. 4 Free Lessons for Unaccompanied Men. Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting, Phase II Class Friday, August 19, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, August 20, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25 This class reinforces information students learned in the online course which is a prerequisite to this class. Emphasis in this class is demonstration of the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The Basics of Pistol Shooting Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range located at 886 Gun Club Road. Students must complete the Phase I training online prior to signing up for this class. 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.

Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, August 20 & 27, 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/

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Classes Monday, August 22, 5:00pm-8:00pm Four Springs, Camano Island Learn how to protecting your system to avoid costly repairs or replacement. Attend Septic 101 to learn how to live with your system.

Attend Septic 201 and if you have a conventional gravity or pressure system, pay $28 and you could get certified to inspect your own system. Inspections are required by law every 1-3 years depending on your type of system.

For a list of Island County Maintenance Service Providers, or to register for septic classes, call (360)678-7914 or visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com

Introduction to Permaculture Course for Certification Saturday, August 27, 9:30am-4:30pm 874 SE Jensen St., Oak Harbor Cost: $90, sliding scale with scholarships available Lunch will be provided as well as a visit to the food forest. For more information, contact Netsah at (360) 675-3420.

Tai Chi Introduction Tuesdays, Aug 30 thru Sept 27, 1:00pm-2:00pm Island Dance, 714 Camano Avenue, Langley Exploring “Stillness in Movement”. An introduction to Cheng Man-Ch’ing style Tai Chi. This is a 5-week series. The cost is $75 for the 5-week series and pre-registration is required.

Contact Simon Leon at (360) 661-7298, or email dosho56@hotmail.com

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Courtesy Whidbey Health Foundation Riders of all ages and experience levels are welcome to participate in the annual Tour de Whidbey, which takes place Saturday on Whidbey Island. All rides will begin and end at Greenbank Farm, where there will be food, music and more.

Courtesy Whidbey Health Foundation The annual Tour de Whidbey will be held Saturday, Aug. 20. There are three longer rides and one family-friendly ride to choose from.

Take a bicycle Tour de Whidbey

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Bicycle enthusiasts of all ages and abilities are gearing up for the annual Tour de Whidbey, to be held Saturday, Aug. 20, beginning and ending at Greenbank Farm.

The Tour, a fundraising event for the Whidbey Health Foundation, offers four different rides ranging from a 100-mile grand tour of Whidbey Island to a 10-mile family-friendly, casual ride through the central Whidbey countryside.

“We’re kind of changing things up a little this year,” said Melissa Riker, who is working with the Whidbey Health Foundation to coordinate the logistics of the Tour. “There is the Whidbey Century, a 100-mile ride around the perimeter of the island; a half metric century ride that’s about 33 miles; a full metric century that’s 67 miles; and the family 10-mile ride.”

One of the biggest changes to the event this year is having all the rides start from Greenbank Farm, including the family 10-mile.

“The family 10-mile is one of the most popular rides,” she said. “Logistically, I figured why have two sets of everything? So we decided to move

everything to the farm and make it a bigger event for everyone.”

In addition to moving all the starts and finishes to the farm, they’ve added more activities.

“We’ve added a family-friendly food and beer garden,” said Riker. “Penn Cove Taproom will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs, we’ll have a DJ and music in addition to the Farm shops.

It is a great event that brings north and south Whidbey to Central Whidbey.”

Saturday is also Whidbey Lemonade Day. Riker said one of the youth participating in the Lemonade Day event will have a stand at Greenbank Farm as well, so riders can support another good cause in addition to the Tour.

“This is all for the Whidbey Health Foundation,” said Riker. “So it’s all for a good cause.”

According to Riker, there were about 150 people registered to participate as of last week.

However, most registrations happen the day of the event because people want to wait and see what the weather will be like.

“I’ve forecast it to be good weather,” she said with a laugh. “But we will probably double the

number of riders already registered.”

The Tour de Whidbey is not a race, but rather an opportunity for riders of all skill levels to be able to enjoy the island at their own pace.

Those participating in the longer rides start any time between 7 and 9:30 a.m., while the start time for the 10-mile ride is noon. Seasoned riders should be able to complete the 100-mile course in approximately six hours. Plenty of break stations will be provided along all routes.

Riker, who normally plans running events, said working with bicyclists is more laid back, especially since this event is non-competitive.

“I was told they just show up, unload their bikes, check their tire pressure and they’re off,” she said. “It’s much more laid back. This is a leisurely ride. Riders go whenever they go, they’re done when they’re done. It’s very different than running.”

Cost for the 33, 67 or 100 mile rides is $60 for an individual rider, $50 for a military rider and $95 for a tandem team. The cost for the 10-mile ride is $25 for one adult rider and up to three children under age 14, $20 for military

riders and $40 for a tandem team. Riders must be 12 years of age or older to participate in the 33, 67 or 100-mile rides. There is no age restriction for the 10-mile ride. All riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult rider.

All roads will be open to regular traffic and organizers ask riders to be courteous to drivers and obey the rules of the road. All riders must wear helmets and are asked to ride single file. In addition, organizers recommend all riders have a cell phone for emergencies as well as a repair kit.

Dressing in layers is encouraged so riders will be prepared for weather conditions.

Anyone is invited to come and participate in the ride, or just come and spend time at Greenbank Farm.

“People come from all over to participate in the Tour de Whidbey,” said Riker. “I hope everybody can come down and enjoy one of the rides and people are welcome to just come down and enjoy the environment.”

More information is available online at whidbeyhealth.org/giving/tour-de-whidbey.

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2ND ANNUAL CHS ALL SCHOOL REUNION Saturday, August 20, 2016 6-11 pm Coupeville Recreation Hall appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages and entertainment byob: mixers AND ice provided • TICKETS $20 AT THE DOOR For more information or to buy tickets online: www.coupevillehighschoolreunion.com

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Ebey’s Landing helps celebrate national parks centennial

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Two upcoming events at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will be the icing on the cake of the National Park Service’s centennial celebration.

The first event in the centennial finale is an opportunity to tour the historic Ferry House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.

On Aug. 25, a Founder’s Day Centennial celebration will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Prairie Overlook and cottage. New interpretive panels and a whole new trail will be introduced.

“Anyone who has walked the Bluff Trail and a couple of the others knows our signs are in need of some love and updating,” said Holly Richards, outreach coordinator for Ebey’s Landing NHR. “The first three new interpretive signs will be unveiled on the 25th and we’ll be opening the new Pratt Loop Trail.”

gaps between the guided tours,” she said. “We will allow up to 15 people or so at a time on a first come, first served basis.”

Because the home is not typically open to visitors, Richards said the main concern is that the 150-year-old structure is protected.

“We’re doing a couple of things to manage the flow,” she said. “One of them is that we will not allow parking at the location. Transportation to the Ferry House will be by shuttle from the Coupeville High School to the event location.”

Preserving History Ebey’s Landing, as many already know, was named after Isaac Ebey, the first land claimant in that area. Ebey built a group of cabins for his family on the bluff, which became a welcome center of sorts for those new to Whidbey Island.

Isaac Ebey was killed by northern Haidah Indians in 1857 who sought revenge for the death of one of their chiefs.

So far, it seems the chance to get an up close and personal look at the Ferry House has been extremely well received. According to Richards, all scheduled tours of the Ferry House are full.

While Isaac Ebey’s brother, Winfield, abandoned the cabins his brother had built, he knew the value of the land. In 1859 or 1860, he and George Beam, who was the guardian to Isaac’s children, built a tavern.

“All the guided tour slots are filled up, so we’re going to allow visitors the opportunity to do a sort of self-guided tour of the house during the

“The Ferry House held the second liquor license in Island County,” said Richards. “It was built to help support the Ebey family, who owned it for

Courtesy of National State Parks A rare opportunity to tour the historic Ferry House on Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will be offered Saturday. All guided tours are full, but those interested may still tour the location on a first come, first served basis. The tours are offered as part of the National Parks Service Centennial celebration.

about 60 years. In 1917 they sold it to the Pratt family, who really didn’t live in it.”

The house also boasted a post office in its early years and over the first few years additions were added onto the original tavern and the home grew into a family-style hotel. Isaac Ebey’s adult children divided their inheritance, and the

Ferry House became Ellison Ebey’s property. He returned from college to manage the building in 1877, and it became known as Ebey’s Inn. At its peak in the 1880s, a daily ferry carried passengers, cargo and mail between Port Townsend

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Residents shine gold, silver and bronze at Regency Olympic games

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Residents of Regency on Whidbey’s assisted living and memory care unit have been going all out for an Olympic sized celebration.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Regency on Whidbey staff got in the spirit of the Olympic games, representing team Regency in red, white and blue as they served up barbecue beef brisket, bratwurst and hamburgers during the fourth annual event.

the wheelchair and walker competitions and a basketball relay that were supposed to take place during the picnic.

Jackson said residents and employees alike got into the spirit of Regency’s Olympic games.

Earlier this month residents began participating in their own Olympic games, which culminated last Saturday at a medal presentation during Regency’s annual picnic.

“It’s been very exciting to see the enthusiasm,” she said. “Residents want to play every time to see if they can beat their score from previous rounds. They have really been into it.”

“They’ve had activities for the Olympic competition each day,” said Regency’s business manager, Rita Jackson, who came up with the idea.

“They’ve been doing ring toss, bean bag toss, balloon volleyball and basketball.”

In keeping with the Olympic theme, residents and staff participated in a color of the day exercise throughout the week leading up to the picnic. Each of the colors of the Olympic rings got its own day. The whole building was decorated with red, white and blue to represent Team

Residents had multiple opportunities to compete in each division. Unfortunately, the warm temperatures meant the cancellation of

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USA, and many of the staff and visitors were sporting their patriotic gear at the picnic.

Jackson said it was especially fun to have an event in which memory care patients could participate.

“We deal with a lot of Alzheimer’s and dementia, and many of our residents can’t remember today, but they do remember yesterday,” she said. “It’s nice for them to revert back to those days and the special events they remember.

And it’s always good to have a little esprit des corps between our guests and staff and get them excited about things.”

As the winners of the bronze, silver and gold medals were announced, many of the residents reminisced about things they especially enjoyed about the Olympic games.

Assisted living resident Sally Salmon said she had a particular fondness for the games, and with good reason.

“My nephew is a three-time Olympian,” she said. “He competed in the luge, both single and double.”

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CENTENNIAL continued from page 8 Her nephew, who now lives in Mukilteo, competed at the 2006 games in Torino, Italy; the 2010 games in Vancouver, British Columbia; and the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia. Salmon said she has always been a big fan of the games, but even more now because of her family connection.

“I am glued to the TV. I watch the whole thing,” she said. “I enjoy the figure skating at the winter games and the water sports at the summer games. I’ve really enjoyed watching Michael Phelps.”

As far as Regency’s Olympic games, Salmon said she thought they were well put together and a lot of fun.

More than 250 residents and family members gathered for the fourth annual barbecue, enjoying bratwurst, barbecue beef brisket sandwiches and hamburgers with all the fixings.

Music was provided by local band Deception Connection.

“It’s been a neat experience,” said Jackson.

Courtesy of National State Parks A new trail and new interpretive signs will be unveiled Thursday, Aug. 25 between 4 and 6 p.m. at the Prairie Overlook at Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, part of the Founder’s Day Centennial celebration for the National Parks Service.

and Ebeys’ Landing. However, the ferry landing was moved in 1891, effectively ending a lucrative era for the inn. The building was leased and used as a boarding house until it was sold to Frank and Lena Pratt, who converted it into a private residence.

“It was used to house military personnel during World War II,” said Richards.

Vacant for many years, modern conveniences like plumbing and electricity were never added to the Ferry House. The building is now owned by the National Park Service, which has been working to preserve its history.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Residents of Regency on Whidbey smile and pose with their gold, silver and bronze medals last week at Regency’s annual barbecue and picnic. The facility held its own version of the Olympic games, where residents could participate in events like balloon volleyball, ring toss and bean bag toss.

“Something like the Ferry House is very complicated to preserve,” said Richards. “It’s an old house that hasn’t been lived in, so NPS has been engaged in its preservation, like repairing

the foundation, working on the porch – they have the expertise for restoring it.

“It’s such an iconic structure for this community,” she continued. “So knowing it’s going to be there for future generations is really nice.”

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve was created when the National Park Service, Washington State Parks, Island County and the town of Coupeville formed a first-of-its-kind partnership.

“This place couldn’t exist without all four partners,” said Richards. “What I think is really cool is that when people visit central Whidbey, there’s a special feeling they get when they look out at the prairie.

Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve exists to preserve what’s really special about this place.”

Information on the centennial events and any new information on touring the Ferry House can be found online at www.nps.gov/ebla.

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Wizards Complete Deployment in Western Pacific On August 10, the “Wizards” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133 returned home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island after a seven-month deployment in the Western Pacific on board USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

The Wizards departed January 15 and conducted operations in the Pacific Ocean, Sea of Japan, Philippine Sea and South China Sea. This deployment marked the Squadron’s first deployment utilizing the EA-18G Growler.

The Growler and its aircrew proved successful in the electronic attack mission. VAQ-133 accumulated more than 2,400 hours and 750 arrested landings in support of Western Pacific operations. While deployed, VAQ-133 conducted unit-level training, large-force exercises and dual-carrier operations.

On April 4, they joined Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3 and entered South China Sea. Operations in the South China Sea concluded June 18 when Stennis was relieved by USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Prior to being relieved, the Wizards had the unique opportunity to conduct dual-carrier operations with Reagan off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. This opportunity allowed aircrewmen to participate in air-defense drills, defensive air combat training, long-range strikes, coordinated maneuvers and other exercises with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 to hone their skills and promote interoperability. Additionally, top U.S. leaders took the time to visit Sailors during the deployment including Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter, and numerous U.S. Ambassadors and foreign dignitaries from nations surrounding the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

To conclude their deployment, the Wizards and CSG-3 joined forces with 26 countries from around the world including China, Japan, Argentina, Chile, Canada, Italy and many others to perform the largest maritime war-at-sea exercise in the world. The Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) offered Sailors an opportunity to operate in a multi-national environment that seeks to build partnerships and promote cohesive operations between allies for future contingencies.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joseph Montemarano/Released) Lt. Erik Dippold, a Navy pilot from Warren, Pennsylvania, assigned to EA-18G Growler Airborne Electronic Attack Aircraft with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, is welcomed home by his wife and daughter at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. VAQ-133 conducted an eight-month, regularly scheduled, 7th Fleet deployment aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) supporting stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

NAS Whidbey Island SAR Rescues Injured Rappeller in Okanogan County A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a rescue mission on Golden Horn Ridge in Okanogan County, Washington on Sunday, July 31st, 2016.

The SAR alert crew received a call on Sunday evening to rescue a severely injured 60-year-old male in Okanogan County, expected to be at 8000 feet. The crew launched at 9:45 p.m. and arrived on scene 35 minutes later to begin their search. After only a couple of minutes, a member of the crew spotted three lights, approximately half a mile away and 1400 feet lower than the original datum. The crew conducted a couple of slow passes over the lights and confirmed it to be the location of the survivor.

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crew determined that there would be adequate space and power to land so they made an approach to a spot about 100 feet away from the location of the survivor at an altitude of 6600 feet. On deck, the corpsman and crewmen evaluated the patient and readied him for extraction by administering an IV and medications, putting him in a cervical collar, and stabilizing him in the litter. Once the patient was stabilized, everyone was loaded into the helicopter and the crew took off at 11:05 p.m. The helicopter landed at Harborview Medical Center in downtown Seattle about 40 minutes later and the patient was transferred to higher care.

After the mission, the SAR Medical Technician, Hospital Corpsman First Class Wayne Papalski said, “It was a very dark night tonight, which made the flight a little

more challenging but really helped us spot the rappellers’ lights with our Night Vision Goggles. I’m glad we were able to find the survivor quickly and stabilize him for transfer.”

This was the 17th rescue of 2016 for NAS Whidbey Island SAR, which has also conducted six searches and eight Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions this year.

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 and the surrounding areas with medical evacuations and search and rescue activities if other assets are unavailable.

Field Carrier Landing Practice Schedule at NAS Whidbey Island August 15 – August 20 Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, WA, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016. Aircraft carrierbased flight training will also occur at Ault Field from Monday, Aug. 15 through Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.

Coupeville carrier operations Wednesday, Aug. 17: Late Afternoon to Mid-Evening Ault Field carrier operations Monday, Aug. 15: Late Night Tuesday, Aug. 16: Late Night Wednesday, Aug. 17: Late Night Thursday, Aug. 18: Late Night Friday, Aug. 19: Afternoon – Mid-Afternoon

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Ben Hur: Hollywood, you are out of control.

Go home. You are way, way too drunk.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 5 min.)

Florence Foster Jenkins: Meryl Streep, 19-time Oscar nominee and finest actor alive, continues barnstorming through what should be (but most certainly isn’t) the twilight of her career with her gleeful portrayal of indelible characters. This time, she plays a New York heiress who believes herself to be a great opera diva, so much so she books herself a concert at Carnegie Hall. Only one problem: she can’t carry a tune.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.)

Ghostbusters: Remember when this allfemale remake–which boasts a killer cast of lady comics–was announced and bros lost their shit in a real bad way? I’m going to stop rolling my eyes at all those sad, small men just long enough to line up at the box office and vote for this movie with my dollars–and I suggest you do the same.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 45 min.)

Jason Bourne: When Matt Damon decided to end his run as the unlikeliest action hero since Bruce Willis made everyone die hard, we were all a little sad. But once you live the life of a supremely skilled superspy, it’s hard to give up, and so Bourne (and director Paul Greengrass) is back.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 3 min.)

Kubo and the Two Strings: From Laika, the studio responsible for "Coraline" and "ParaNorman" comes this inventive samurai story about a one-eyed boy and a legendary battle.

Boasting breathtaking stop-motion animation and affecting plot, some critics have called this the best animated movie of 2016. When Pixar hears that, they’re gonna be pissed.  (PG • 1 hr. 41 min.)

form back when we all know full well the only thing cats want to be is cats.  (PG • 1 hr. 27 min.)

Pete’s Dragon: Did the world really need a live-action "Pete’s Dragon" remake? No, not really. Is this at least a decent retooling of the 1977 Disney classic? I suppose.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Sausage Party: Of course Seth Rogan’s “passion project” is a dirty animated adventure starring wieners and buns. Of course it is. It’s also supposedly the first R-rated CGanimated movie, serves as a religious allegory (no kidding) and features the only food-onfood polysexual orgy in cinematic history. Five stars all the way for the summer’s weirdest comedy.  (R • 1 hr. 29 min.)

The Secret Life of Pets: I spend way too much time thinking about what my cat is doing when I’m not around, so this animated movie that shows what animals are up to when they don’t have a human audience– which then morphs into an urban adventure tale–is right up my alley.  (PG • 1 hr.

31 min.)

Star Trek Beyond: Until recently, this movie was going to be known as the first "Star Trek" feature in the rebooted franchise that wasn’t directed by nerd king J.J. Abrams.

Now it will go down in history as Anton Yelchin’s final turn as Chekov before the actor was killed in a freak accident, and for the big reveal of Sulu as being gay. I’m sure this film has a plot or whatever, but who the heck is going to remember that?  (PG-13 • 2 hrs.)

Suicide Squad: No summer blockbuster has been more highly anticipated than this one, which hoped to do for DC Comics what smart-ass, foul-mouthed "Deadpool" did for Marvel–too bad it’s a big, dumb dud. Give Harley Quinn an R-rating and then we’ll really see what she can do.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

Lights Out: 2016 has proven to be an excellent year for horror movies, and this movie, about the terrifying things that go bump in the dark is no exception.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 21 min.)

War Dogs: Director Todd Phillips has made two pretty decent comedies–"The Hangover" and "Borat" (but only if we pretend Sacha Baron Cohen wasn’t really responsible for "Borat")–amid a filmography comprised of unmitigated crap. Maybe this Jonah Hill/Miles Teller buddy comedy will be the third fluke of his otherwise undistinguished career.  (R • 1hr. 83 min.)

Nine Lives: Ungrateful man who hates cats has accident in which he is transformed into a cat, and then we are supposed to believe he goes to great lengths to get his human

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KARATE + ADULTS = EXCELLENT COMBINATION, GREAT BENEFITS

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What happens when you (I’m talking to adults specifically) start training in martial arts? What happens when you practice karate regularly? Well, allow me to explain the benefits of martial arts training, specifically, let’s focus on the benefits of karate. And please, let’s just forget the …”I am too old,” “I do not have time,” “I am not good enough”… and all those nasty thoughts that blur your mind and do not let you achieve what you want. You have to see some of the people who participate in karate…blind people, old people, people in wheelchairs…don´t believe me?…just go to YouTube!

I would like to start with self confidence. Since your mind is set on a specific goal - learning karate - you will give your best effort in each class. You will give 100% because you have decided to take karate, not because your parents brought you to class.

Being able to watch your progress as you change belts, sometimes faster than kids, gives you positive reinforcement and confidence you are doing things correctly, becoming better every day! Furthermore, the respect and discipline that is part of all martial arts, especially in karate, helps you become more comfortable in all situations. Whether you are in danger or performing a task which makes you step out of your comfort zone, you will feel you can accomplish what you put your mind to.

With karate you will learn to be still and focus.

Each training lesson usually begins and ends with a short ceremony to show respect for your instructor, the dojo and your fellow students. You are summoned to line up, pay attention, kneel bow, close your eyes and meditate. This helps you clear your mind and concentrate in class. You will notice as soon as you take your mind away from your karate class, thinking about something else - grocery shopping, payments, etc - your movements will be weak and not coordinated. Keeping your mind in your class, concentrating and being focused in karate, will let your mind rest. Your brain will be entirely thinking of your movements and your breathing. You will be aware of what you need to improve, what needs to be perfected, what needs to be faster, stronger, or slower. At the end of the class you will feel tired yet relaxed. You will learn what is to be still, challenged and focused. As Bruce Lee pointed out, behind the punches, kicks and knees, a true martial artist learns to sit with himself and see where his weaknesses are.

Another benefit of karate can be weight loss. Most karate classes are a complete hour and a one hour session of moderate intensity karate can burn up to 500 calories. Some sessions will burn even more!

The nice thing is you will not feel like you are over exercising, because you are using your own body as a tool and learning a skill for life! Karate is a total body workout. Karate is a high-aerobic workout that uses every muscle in the body. This does not mean you will arrive to the dojo and start punching, karate rolling, and kicking as hard and high as you can. You are not in The Matrix or in a

Tarantino movie! You will arrive to the dojo, and after the proper ceremony, you will stretch your muscles, warm up your body and mind and start learning the basic movements slowly at your own pace. Then your sensei will include some “aerobic” exercises. In some classes you will learn self defense techniques, in others you will learn a kata – a coordinated routine - but in all of them you will review the basic karate movements. Your stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, balance and strength will get better as you practice karate.

Karate will improve the amount of muscle mass you have in your body. When people start any sport or discipline, they gain weight first, because they are changing fat into muscle, yet, they feel better and their clothes fit better. The higher your muscle mass, the higher your metabolic demands and the more calories you will burn every day. The more muscle mass you have, the more agile and healthier you become, preventing falls as you get older.

Karate will improve your cardiovascular health.

Coming regularly to karate class will improve the status of the cardiovascular system because it is an activity which strengthens the heart and lungs, allowing you to breathe better and providing more oxygen to your body.

Karate improves your reflexes. Since you are being taught to be conscious of your body movements and capabilities, and to be ready to defend yourself any time somebody attacks you, your body and mind become aware of every situation in your life, even if it is not threatening. By taking karate classes, you will not only improve your reflexes during class, you will react faster during your everyday activities such driving, walking, etc.

Karate teaches great morals and values. Karate wisdom has it that after consistent practice, you become less impulsive and aggressive towards others. You are learning to defend yourself, not to start a fight. Respect, patience, obedience, discipline, among other values, are taught in the dojo, but as you consistently come to class, those values get imprinted in your mind, and you will strive for them inside and outside the dojo.

Finally, Karate will improve your mood. Performing karate is not only a good way to relieve stress and frustration; it will improve your mood, helping you feel relaxed. The endorphins released as you exercise are active in your body for many hours after practicing.

As you can see, karate promotes a healthy lifestyle.

You will burn a lot of calories in class and you will notice that after your natural eating signals are better regulated, because of the exercise, you are able to control your cravings better. You will also sleep better, concentrate easily, and defend yourself in certain situations. You will feel proud of yourself, and you will try to stay in that line. So… what is your excuse? Do you feel you still have to go and watch YouTube? Start a discipline that will change you…inside and outside!

OKINAWA Karatedo Class A great discipline for a healthy lifestyle.

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It is never too early or too late to boost your self confidence!

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Sensei Hideaki Zakimi

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CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Events on the 18th help reaffirm the thing you value most in life. Your heart’s desire to socialize gets expensive on the 19th. The focus of the 20th is mainly on your duties. Your emotions are on the surface on the 21st, much to your long-term benefit. Stress helps you grasp an important truth on the 22nd. A new joy offsets a painful loss on the 23rd. When all else fails, the power of choice remains on the 24th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Discussion on the 18th centers on the needs of the children.

Youngers are a source of emotional delight on the 19th.

Creativity and self-expression blossom on the 20th. Hiding your true feelings is neither easy nor desirable on the 21st. Fears of not having enough stimulate creative thinking on the 22nd. Bittersweet is the word on the 23rd. Lack of apparent order on the 24th is a sure sign of a higher purpose at work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) How to aid a frustrated spouse or partner is the question on the 18th. Relief over a problem solved is emotionally uplifting on the 19th. Heart-to-heart talk on the 20th yields practical benefits. A growing emotional resonance deepens a friendship on the 21st. A shaky relationship deepens your self-understanding on the 22nd. Unwise to be overly attached to outcomes on the 23rd. Difficulties on the 24th are doorways to new beginnings.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Events on the 18th may catch you off guard, but also bolster your self-esteem. Peer connections are especially pleasing on the 19th. The 20th broadens your everyday routine. Efforts to get ahead in life take a turn for the better on the 21st. Impatience leads to sudden daring on the 22nd. Friendships do what they do best on the 23rd. Lack of options on the 24th may force you into a more inclusive way of seeing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your principles are spotlighted on the 18th, allowing you to stand tall. Being true to your character boosts your selfesteem on the 19th. Another’s resources may augment your own on the 20th. Making a strong first impression puts you ahead on the 21st. The 22nd is a lesson in child psychology. The 23rd is a day of highs and lows. Unyielding resistance is a further challenge to rigid values on the 24th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The 18th draws on your analytical and organizational abilities. Good cheer is your best stock in trade on the 19th.

The 20th is good for being frank about your own considerable talents. There’s ample cause to whistle while you work on the 21st. The 22nd teaches how to accept what you don’t control. The

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Frustrations in your daily routine see you retreating inward on the 18th. The 19th is pleasing in ways you may find hard to express. Solutions to problems you’ve been unwilling to discuss emerge on the 20th. Meeting another’s unpredictable nature guardedly may be best on the 21st. Wise to break the chains of habit on the 22nd. Endings on the 23rd are emotionally taxing. The connectedness of all things is apparent in your life on the 24th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Budgeting issues are a likely topic on the 18th. Communal activities incur more cost than you’d like on the 19th. The 20th focuses on the practicalities of some long-range goals.

Sheer effort accomplishes much good on the 21st. Financial insecurity opens the way to new ideas on the 22nd. A new love replaces the cherished plan that didn’t work out on the 23rd. Dilemmas on the 24th are opportunities to grow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Disillusion on the 18th drives you into action making changes.

Satisfying emotional links form easily on the 19th. You’re able to harness your intellect in practical ways on the 20th. Your own hard efforts to get ahead benefit from sudden luck on the 21st. The 22nd is a lasting lesson in creativity. Well to remind yourself on the 23rd that you are not what you do. Love that must be fought for on the 24th is not love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Making needed changes openly and directly is helpful on the 18th. Intellectual delights are the focus of the 19th. Emotions take a backseat to rational communication on the 20th.

Being direct is the most effective way of sorting out your affairs on the 21st. The 22nd redefines your idea of happiness. The 23rd delivers inspirations and much food for thought. Final outcomes rest in your hands on the 24th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Growth and beneficial change manifest in a big way on the 18th. Emotions normally kept concealed are more easily discussed on the 19th.

Contributions from spouse or partner augment your own resources on the 20th. Taking charge in group activity is your best bet on the 21st. Ideas of friendship change on the 22nd. The path of the heart is the way through the 23rd. Disputes on the 24th lack immediate solutions.

ACROSS 1. Strong fiber 5. Bit 9. Amounted (to) 13. Archaeological find 15. ___ lamp 16. Elliptical 17. Eloquent 19. Bondman 20. Scientist that studies minute forms of matter 21. Bond, for one 23. Absorbed, as a cost 24. Congratulations, of a sort 25. Roundabout course 27. Essence 29. MasterCard alternative

48. Welcome to _______, son

14. Skilled event

50. Clinch, with “up”

22. Ironware with stone like enamel

51. “A jealous mistress”: Emerson 52. Swindled

18. 100 dinars

23. Alias

53. Keeps in memory

25. Catlike, carnivorous mammal

55. Elevator inventor

26. “Don’t give up!”

56. Two forms of an element

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59. Composes

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60. “Cool!”

32. Shape of the earth

61. Bacteria discovered

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62. Deuce topper

36. Decline 37. Branch 38. Mideast money

63. Food sticker

39. Shared annuity

64. Black stone

42. Spiked iron plate on soles of boots

DOWN 1. “My man!”

30. Ring bearer, maybe

2. Freshens, in a way

43. In a short and concise manner

31. Money in the bank, say

3. Person who lays slate for roofing

44. Undertake, with “out”

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4. Josip Broz, familiarly

47. Balance sheet item

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your values have power to alter the course of the 18th.

Relationships are a particular source of comfort on the 19th.

Being emotionally open advances all that you do on the 20th. Much effort brings a demanding day to a good end on the 21st. New ideas come of failed attempts to be of service on the 22nd.

Losing sight of your identity in your relationship is easy but unwise on the 23rd. Uncertainty is your friend on the 24th.

33. Arch

5. Creme de la creme (2 wds)

49. Brazen one

6. Boor’s lack

53. Brio

37. Appropriate

7. Egg cells

54. Bananas

40. Rainbow ___

8. Bodily weakness

41. Sense of touch

9. Trig function

55. Decide to leave, with “out”

45. “Flying Down to ___”

10. Like streets

46. Western blue flag, e.g.

11. Kind of law

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47. Extent

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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50. Walloped, old-style

57. “Fantasy Island” prop 58. Half a dozen

12. “The Lord of the Rings” figure

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MONDAY, July 18 12:39pm, West Beach Rd. George Washington told caller some people use a hot needle at night..heat it up on caller’s stove. Has not seen anything, does not know if it's illegal or not.

Caller does not use it. Requesting phone call to know if this is legal or not.

1:24pm, Taylor Rd. Peacock in caller's yard. Grandson tried to coach it away with bread but is not leaving and is taking up residence. Unknown who owner is. Ongoing problem.

4:03pm, Spring St. Requesting phone call. This morning someone attempted to steal rocks from his rock wall. Saw a LED flashlight, has pictures of disturbed rocks.

5:39pm, Haven Pl. “Barefoot bandit” lives here. Caller thinks squatters are there currently. States they have been there all weekend. “I don’t want to say they are drug addicts, but they look like they could potentially be.”

7:38pm, Bayview Rd. Caller advising mother pulled him out of vehicle and then left. At location for contact. Caller’s mother said if he didn’t tip the location she would leave him.

MONDAY, July 18 8:40pm, Porter St. Caller advising 3 males on roof yelling “I am going to F*** this bitch up.”

TUESDAY, July 19 10:37am, Bush Point Rd. Car vs. deer, silver Toyota Camry pulling off roadway. No injuries but driver is freaking out about injured baby deer.

Mother deer standing by watching.

4:55pm, Maddy Ln. Went in shower and doors were locked.

Got out of shower and door was open.

Fireworks placed in middle of living room and chickens were put inside the house.

6:07pm, Moonlight Dr. Caller advising neighbor has been stealing his mail. States he had operation on his ear in jail, and this needs to be recorded.

General Hospital and they wont' give her a free ride from taxi. Whidbey General Hospital is advising her to wait for bus.

7:56pm, E. Troxell Rd. Reporting party advising he was looking out window and saw a male coming down his long driveway. Reporting party confronted him and asked why he was in the yard. Male said he had diarrhea and asked if he could use the bathroom.

Reporting party let him in. He didn’t use the bathroom but did open a window.

Worried his house has been cased.

9:55pm, Tradewind Ln. Reporting party advising she got home a couple hours ago, walked into her from door and noticed a large metal sculpture is missing. Though she locked front door but it may have been unlocked. Also noticed kitchen window was open.

THURSDAY July 21 10:41am, Taylor Rd. Requesting call referencing ongoing issue with peacock. Reported last week, still there, and unable to get it to leave.

12:03pm, Cedar Springs Ln. Request contact to discuss lots of things.

Says they stole chickens but has the eggs.

1:49pm, E. Harbor Rd. Requesting call. Reporting party’s iPhone was stolen while at birthday party a few weeks ago. Unknown exact address in Freeland. Advising child pornography is now on phone and its being traced.

2:35pm, Taylor Rd. Requesting contact referencing large peacock defecating all over yard. Unknown who it belongs to but it won’t leave.

6:54pm, Landsend Rd. Reporting party and his friend are “below the green & orange house” on the beach.

Paddle boarded to Whidbey from the main land and now are not sure they can make it back.

7:46pm, Shangri-La Cir. Caller requesting call. All his money has been taken (caller doesn’t think he's reported this before). States the other parties will deny it.

WEDNESDAY, July 20 3:05am, N Main St. Report Reporting party advising at Whidbey Puzzle 1 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.67) provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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Life Tributes Lyle Dean Jones The family of Lyle Jones cordially invites you to join in celebrating his life August 27, 2016. The ship will set sail at 11am at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville, WA. We request you bring your thoughts, prayers and fondest memories of Lyle. Please join us for a lunch at Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main Street, Coupeville following the graveside service.

Sheila (Romer) Bartlett April 5, 1929 – August 10, 2016

Sheila Bartlett, 87, born Friday, April 5, 1929 to Leslie and Mabel Fishwick in Sudbury, England, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 peacefully at her home in Langley, WA Growing up in London, Sheila experienced wartime England and clearly remembered the Blitz, living just 15 miles from the center of London.

After attending secretarial college, she traveled extensively through Scotland, Ireland, Denmark, France and Italy. In April of 1956, she sailed from Liverpool to Montreal, Canada. After traveling across Canada she settled in Vancouver, BC where she spent 6 years working.

In 1962, she immigrated to Seattle, Washington and enjoyed working several jobs including as an Executive Assistant to Norton Clapp, Chairman of the Weyerhaeuser Corporation, and as an Assistant to the Artistic Director at the Seattle Repertory Theatre.

She moved to Whidbey Island, WA, in 1984, and worked for the City of Langley. In 1988 she met her husband, Robert Bartlett and they enjoyed traveling extensively through Europe.

Sheila was an active member of St. Hubert Catholic Church. She loved volunteering for the church and was always ready to help in any way she could.She was also very grateful for the support her church family provided for her during her illness.

Her hobbies included cooking, theatre, and water color painting.

Surviving Sheila are her two stepdaughters, Julie Bartlett and Carol Bartlett.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert Bartlett.

The Bartlett family would like to thank Whidbey Health Hospice for their excellent care and compassion.

The Family suggests memorials be made out to: WAIF PO Box 1108 Coupeville, WA 98239.

A Memorial will take place at 11:00 am, Friday, August 19, 2016 at St. Hubert Catholic Church in Langley.

Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor, WA. Please visit Sheila’s page in the Book of Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

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