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Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, July 1 • 10:30am-1:30pm Oak Harbor Marina “F” Dock Prizes for top fisherkids and grab bags for every child! FREE AND OPEN TO KIDS 12 & UNDER. Registration: 10:30am to Noon at the entrance to the Oak Harbor Marina Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult & wear a life jacket. Most provide own equipment. Complete set of rules provided at registration. For more information, email bucsfishingderby@yahoo.com
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STREET DANCES KrashZen at Bayview Cash Store Wednesday June 28, 2017 6-8pm
by Amy Hannold K & R Farms, “The Stand": Ice Cream on Highway 20 is Back! Kelli Short and Ray Sullivan have opened K & R Farms, "The Stand", in the previous Dugualla Bay Farm storefront. At “The Stand”, you’ll find local strawberries, vegetables, a variety of salsas, pickled vegetables, jams, pasture fed beef, Red Bull spritzer, ice cream, Italian sodas, and more! Open Fridays 3 PM to 7 PM, Saturday and Sundays 11 AM to 6 PM. 36699 SR 20, Oak Harbor, (360) 675-1888, www.facebook. com/KandRFarmsLLC. JJ Café: A Delicious Dining Find in Oak Harbor: The red, white and blue building near the entrance to Deception Pass State Park is home to JJ Café & Grocery. Treat yourself to authentic Korean food, made with the freshest ingredients. Dishes are served in generous portions with cordial service, at reasonable prices. There’s also a convenience store stocked with all you need, wherever you’re headed. JJ Café is well reviewed on “Yelp”. Get there today to taste what you’ve been missing. Don’t leave without trying the dumplings – the best around! 40678 SR 20, or (360) 279-8212. Bell’s Farm Hosts Strawberry Daze, July 1: A festival to celebrate all things berry! Petting zoo, kids’ activities, produce sales, farm tours, pre-picked and u-pick strawberries. Parking is $2.00, all ages are welcome but please leave furry friends at home! www. bells-farm.com Kids’ Fishing Derby, July 1, with the Buccaneers of Oak Harbor Yacht Club: Register 10:30 AM to 12 PM at the entrance to the Oak Harbor Marina, for the Derby which runs 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Fishing is open to youth ages 12 and younger. Bring your fishing pole with a single hook, life jacket (for ages 10 & younger), tackle and fishing line. Only bait provided at the event can be used. Free hotdog lunch for participants following the fishing derby. bucsfishingderby@yahoo. com. Garage of Blessings New Location Grand Opening: A celebration will be held 11 AM to 4 PM on July 7, at the Garage of Blessing’s new location: 1751 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Their hours are Monday and Wednesday: 11 AM to 4 PM. Tuesday and Thursday: 5 PM to 7 PM, Saturdays 11 AM to 1 PM. Donations and volunteers are welcome, connect at www.thegarageofblessings.com. Note that the Garage of Blessings will be closed to shopping or incoming donations through June 30. Only incoming donations will be accepted during open hours July 1-6, at their new location, prior to the grand opening on July 7.
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Whidbey Lemonade Day – Sign up now! Whidbey’s Lemonade Day will be August 19, though there are other events and activities leading up to “Sale Day”. Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches kids ages 8-12 how to start, own, and operate their own business through running a lemonade stand. Inspiring kids to work hard and make a profit, they are also taught to spend some, save some and share some by giving back to their community. Register now, so that your youth can enjoy fun, mentoring activities prior to Whidbey Lemonade Day. Events will encourage the kids’ entrepreneurial spirit, teach business skills and prepare the young salesmen towards success with their own lemonade stand. Connect via the Whidbey Lemonade Day Facebook page at facebook.com/
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Hopefully, all of you had a marvelous Father's Day celebration honoring the proud papas in your life. Here in Freeland, we held the annual Step-dad Hunt for non-fathers who understand their impositions and imprecisions in life.
While attendance was low again this year, spirits were high, particularly when the flask was passed. John Prine By the time you read this, I will be at the Portland Zoo, in line for Prine, John Prine. Called “the Mark Twain of Songwriters” by Bob Dylan, the Walt Whitman of singers, John Prine has been entertaining the ears and eyes of Americana since his initial Atlantic Records album, John Prine, was released in 1971. My college roomie Skeeter had the pleasure of sitting next to John Prine on a flight from LA to Houston many songs ago. Given Skeeter knew every lyric of every Prine song, their conversation must have been a fun one. If you aren't familiar with Mr. Prine’s sense of songwriting, we offer this prime Prine example from his 1973 album, Sweet Revenge. Cut # 8 if you have the vinyl or CD. In accordance with the mores and folkways of society, these lyrics are shared for non-commercial use only. Grandpa Was A Carpenter Oh, grandpa wore his suit to dinner Nearly every day No particular reason He just dressed that way Brown necktie and a matching vest Both his wingtip shoes He built a closet on our back porch And put a penny in a burned-out fuse Grandpa was a carpenter He built houses, stores and banks Chain-smoked Camel cigarettes And hammered nails in planks He was level on the level And shaved even every door And voted for Eisenhower 'cause Lincoln won the war Well, he used to sing me "Blood On The Saddle" And rock me on his knee And let me listen to the radio Before we got T.V. Well, he'd drive to church on Sunday And he'd take me with him too! Stained glass in every window Hearing aids in every pew Grandpa was a carpenter He built houses, stores and banks Chain-smoked Camel cigarettes And hammered nails in planks He was level on the level And shaved even every door He voted for Eisenhower 'cause Lincoln won the war Now my grandma was a teacher Went to school in Bowling Green Traded in a milking cow For a Singer sewing machine Well, she called her husband "Mister" And she walked real tall and proud And used to buy me comic books After grandpa died Grandpa was a carpenter He built houses, stores and banks Chain-smoked Camel cigarettes And hammered nails in planks He was level on the level And shaved even every door And voted for Eisenhower 'cause Lincoln won the war Songwriter: JOHN PRINE © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. Thanks to John Prine for giving us permission to share the words to his classic song, assuming we get his permission after we go to press. Like I say, I'm in line for Prine right now.
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Whidbey Weekly Custer's Bluster Having been birthed on the anniversary of Custer's Last Stand, or “The Battle of the Greasy Grass,” I have always been interested in the history of Little Big Horn. This weekend, June 23, 24, and 25, the locals and the Real Bird Family will congregate for the 26th Annual Battle of the Little Bighorn Reenactment, on the banks of the Little Bighorn River, where Sitting Bull's Camp was, between Crow Agency and Garryowen, Montana, about an hour south of Billings, unless you are on a horse. That last sentence may have lasted longer than the battle. If truth be told, according to an interview with Mo Rocca on last Sunday's CBS Sunday Morning, Ranger Steve Adelson describes a terrifying cauldron of fear and violence: "The sky is raining arrows. Gunfire, smoke, yelling, screaming, cursing," he said. "Two Moons, the Cheyenne chief, said, 'We swirled around the soldiers like water around a stone.' How long did the battle last? He said, 'About as long as it takes for a hungry man to eat his dinner.'" The interview, www.cbsnews.com/news/ custers-last-stand/, continues to clarify some of the mystery of Custer, mentioning that he was last in his class at West Point, and more vain than, well, you finish the sentence. "There are more pictures of Custer than any figure at that time," historian Nathaniel Philbrick said. "He's so vain. And he knows how to work the camera. I mean, this is the social media of its day." "He would have been a monster on Instagram," said Rocca.
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"Oh, yes. Instagram. And he could have done pretty well on Twitter, too!" Comanche In the 70's, while visiting law school chapters for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, I had some time to enjoy the University of Kansas Natural History Museum. Much to my surprise, on the 5th floor, I saw a horse, no longer living, inside a glass case, with the inscription, “Sole survivor of the Battle of Little Big Horn.”
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According to www.roadsideamerica.com/ story/3312, Comanche was not only not Custer's horse, as told by many historians, but also Comanche was not the sole survivor of the battle. “Comanche was the only living thing that the U.S. cavalry got back from the Battle of Little Big Horn. When reinforcements arrived, Custer and all 200+ of his soldiers were dead, and all the horses that survived had been taken by the Indians, except Comanche, who was injured. The Indians had no use for a horse that couldn't dodge a bullet, but the White Man did. Comanche was nursed back to health and became a living symbol of Manifest Destiny. The public loved him, assuming that he had been Custer's horse (he hadn't) and that he was the Battle's only survivor (he wasn't). This was fine with the Army and the federal government, who wanted the public on their side while they killed Indians. Comanche toured the country, a favorite of parades and patriotic gatherings. So why, when he died, did he end up in the University of Kansas Natural History Museum? Comanche had been stabled at nearby Fort Riley. When he passed away in 1890, it was immediately assumed that he would be preserved – and by a stroke of good fortune the best taxidermist in Kansas worked at the Museum. Comanche's meaty remains were buried with honors, then his hide was given to the Museum and stuffed. But the officers from Fort Riley – who perhaps realized that most Indians were by now either captured or dead – never bothered to pick him up (or to pay the taxidermy bill). So Comanche stayed. Aside from being shipped to Chicago to be displayed at the 1893 Columbian Exposition, he's been here ever since.” There is more to share on Comanche, but I have not been able to find the Comanche tribute magazine I bought at the KU bookstore for two bucks, back in 1974. It has to be here somewhere. The last time I tossed anything it was my old Slinky. To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.
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Letters to the Editor Editor, Recent efforts by eBay to lobby the state legislature, don’t tell the whole story. Washington State has an outdated sales tax collection system which has not adapted to the 21st century internet marketplace. Out of state online merchants benefit from using local brick and mortar stores as their showrooms, without having to contribute to support local community services. This gives them an unfair advantage. If they paid their share of sales taxes, State and local governments would not be struggling so much to fund the basic services for schools and criminal justice. Additionally, without this correction, our legislature will continue to give these out of state retailers an 8-9% competitive edge over local stores. This can be more than the profit margin available for the goods being sold, and makes it harder for them to keep their doors open. Main street stores are integral to our communities. They provide jobs, support civic organizations and pay their fair share in taxes to fund vital public services and infrastructure. They deserve an even playing field. As a small business owner and local elected official, I believe this is a critically important issue for Washington’s future. Sincerely, Helen Price Johnson Island County Commissioner, District 1
Editor, “The best documentary I’ve ever seen.” said one participant about “From the Ashes”. It got a 5 rating from all in attendance last Wednesday night at UUCWI. It will be aired on the National Geographic Channel Sunday, June 25 at 7:00pm. According to the experts, the coal industry is not coming back in spite of the President’s rhetoric. It has been done in not by EPA regulations but by mechanization and fracked natural gas. Even the coal museum in Kentucky is installing solar panels. People are suffering. Coal is the number one polluter of air and water and its health impacts are, as one doctor says, “Public Enemy # One”. Clean Coal is a delusion. Serious, exciting solutions are being applied in a just transition from fossil fuel tranny in effected communities now. You can donate to their support at www.crowdwise.com/fromtheashes. Bloomberg Philanthropies will match a portion of donations. Our utility, PSE, still gets 40% of its energy from plants in Montana. A Sierra Club lawsuit has forced closure of their dirtiest plants, units 1 & 2, by 2022. Still this is not enough. PSE is planning to extend contracts for Units 3 & 4 through 2029. Tell PSE you oppose continued reliance on coal for electric power and that it should be moving to 100% renewable energy (like Pittsburg and many other cities are). Let them know clean and green is the way we want to go for bright, resilient 21st century future. Gary Piazzon, UUCWI Social Environmental Justice Council Coupeville
Island County Auditor’s Elections Offers Large Print Ballots As part of their ongoing efforts to ensure all voters have the opportunity to vote a private ballot, Island County Auditor’s Elections is expanding their accessible voting opportunities
“We are proud of our continued efforts in accessible voting; we continue to seek additional ways in which we can make the voting experience more meaningful for all voters”, stated Auditor Sheilah Crider. Contact the Elections Office at (360) 679-7366 or by email at elections@co.island.wa.us to request your name be added to the large print ballot list. [Submitted by Michele Reagan, Island County Auditor’s Office]
AAUW Installs New Officers
Registration begins at 10:30am at the corner of Maxwelton & Swede Hill Roads. The short but lively parade ends at the turn-in to the Dave Mackie Park boat ramp. Stay for the games afterwards, for kids, teens and adults. Free parking in the fields at the beach until full. Free shuttles will operate from/to the Little Brown Church at French Road from 10:30am until 12 noon southbound, and from 12:30pm to 2:30pm northbound. Put a few bucks or a credit card in your pocket for food (hot dogs, chips, pie, pop), a new Maxwelton T-Shirt ($15), and fund the parade by buying the Parade button designed by a local youngster – just $1 (cash only). Past parade Grand Marshals may sit in the VIP area, share their parade experiences, and be recognized for their neighborhood contributions. This Independence Day celebration is an annual event for the South Whidbey community, hosted by members and volunteers of the Maxwelton Community Club. Volunteer help is welcome and needed. For details, contact the Community Club at: (425) 280-3876 or maxweltoncc@outlook.com
The installation of officers for the Whidbey Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) took place Saturday, June 10 at the Oak Harbor Golf and Country Club. The new officers are from right to left: Programs - Elree Harris; President - Alice O’Grady; Membership - Erlene Little; VP - Christina Moats; Secretary - Judy Nicholai; Programs Faye Lovvorn; Treasurer - Wanda Grone; and Membership - Barb Bland. For the past 150 years AAUW has supported women’s issues nationally and locally. Here on Whidbey Island, AAUW sponsored twelve 8th grade girls from across the island to attend a Tech Trek summer camp, provided academic and art scholarships and recognized several STEM achievers from all three school districts. AAUW members also participate in a variety of life-long learning activities. For more information on joining please contact Barb Bland at barble@comcast. net. [Submitted by Alice O’Grady]
Music Festival All Day at Tilth Market South Whidbey Acoustic Music Festival takes place during the Tilth Farmers’ Market on Sunday, June 25. Both open at 11:00am but market hours are extended to 5:00pm for concert attenders, suggested donation $15. There will be coolers for shoppers to keep perishables while enjoying the day-long show. Shop for fresh local produce, flowers, cheese and a variety of unique handmade goods. Concessionaires Kym Saephan and Lesedi African Cuisine are cooking for the crowd, plus get organic coffee, lemonade and more at the Laughing Cat. For a schedule of musicians and activities see www.southwhidbeytilth.org or check Facebook. There’s plenty of parking, a children’s play area and crafts, free Wi-Fi and clean restrooms. SNAP and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (WIC & Senior FMNP) customers are welcome. Seeking new vendors, as well as produce they’ll vend for you. Look for the scarecrow on Highway 525 at 2812 Thompson Road, Langley. For more information, contact Market Manager Emma at (360) 321-0757 or email market@southwhidbeytilth.org. [Submitted by Emma Geiger, Market Manager]
Maxwelton 4th of July Parade Come join the fun at Maxwelton Beach on Tuesday, July 4 at 12:00pm. Bring your creative musical and walking entries, bicycles, stilts, etc. For safety reasons, non-vintage vehicles must be no larger than Explorer/Tahoe size. There is no entry fee and no need to pre-register, but organizers would like to know about any large entries. Write up something about your entry for the announcers. Limit of one entry per political party and per candidate.
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New Processing & Food Product Safety Workshop for Poultry Farmers The Northwest Agriculture Business Center has developed a rigorous class in poultry processing in partnership with the Organic Farm School on Whidbey Island. The handson workshop will be held July 12, 2017, from 8:00am to 2:00pm at the Organic Farm School in Maxwelton Valley and is relevant for both the commercial producer and the home flock farmer. Training will take place in both a classroom setting and on NABC’s Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU), a processing facility for hire. Fee for the course is $95 which includes lunch, the chicken processed by the student, and all sanitation apparel and tools. Students need to provide their own clean rubber boots and wear appropriate processing clothing. Weather may be hot or cold – suggest layered clothing for comfort. The Mobile Poultry Processing Unit (MPPU) is a unique WSDA approved poultry processing facility on wheels, certified for organic production and operated by the Northwest Agriculture Business Center. Based in Mount Vernon, the 30’ MPPU processing truck services the needs of small to mid-size poultry producers in the northwest Washington counties of Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, Island, and Snohomish. Included in the workshop are overviews of regulations, processing methods, sanitation as related to food safety, quality control, and a practical, hands-on master class where students will process live poultry into packaged product on board the MPPU. Students will slaughter, eviscerate and package birds purchased direct from a local farm and take their work home to prepare and enjoy. This is a great opportunity for new farmers and those ready to scale up to tour the MPPU, see a demonstration of the unit in action, and learn what is required to process birds for sale. Students will gain a greater understating and appreciation of processing technique and food safety protocols. Passing the exam at day’s end earns students a Certificate of Completion. The class and its materials will be translated into Spanish, as requested, by a bi-lingual instructor. For more information, please contact the NABC office at sera@agbizcenter.org or (360) 336-3727. You can register online by going to: http://www.agbizcenter.org/business-services/ classes-and-workshops/event/155/Hands-OnPoultry-Processing [Submitted by Judy Feldman, Organic Farm School]
www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Larsen-Nominated Island County Students to Attend Prestigious U.S. Service Academies Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), announced last week that four Island County students he nominated to U.S. Service Academies have accepted offers for the Class of 2021. Allison R. Kleindon of Oak Harbor will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point; Dean P. Testment of Oak Harbor will attend the U.S. Naval Academy; Jonathan B Billingslea of Oak Harbor will attend the United States Military Academy at West Point; and Tarra A. Moore of Langley will attend the United States Air Force Academy “The Second Congressional district is home to some of the most talented young people in Washington state,” said Larsen. “Each year I have the privilege to nominate students to attend military service academies and I am always impressed by students’ achievements and commitment to public service. I applaud these young women and men for choosing careers of service to the United States, and I congratulate them on their acceptance to these prestigious institutions and I wish them luck in their future military careers.” Of nine students from Washington’s Second District who were nominated by Larsen and accepted to the Service Academies for the Class of 2021, four are from Island County: Allison R. Kleindon of Oak Harbor will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Kleindon first became interested in the service academies when her Grandfather gave her a tour of the Air Force Academy where he had previously graduated and taught classes. “I found [my grandfather’s] love for the academy and his classmates inspiring and knew that if I was going into the military as an officer, I would need to look into an academy,” said Kleindon. “After attending all of the Summer Seminars and West Point’s Summer Leader Experience, I knew the academies were a perfect fit for me.” Dean P. Testeman of Oak Harbor will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Testeman, an Eagle Scout, says he was motivated to apply to a Service Academy because he wanted to serve and carry on both his family’s legacy of service and the legacy of service of those who came before him. Jonathan B. Billingslea of Oak Harbor will attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. “I want to become a better leader and I want to protect the nation,” said Billingslea. Tarra A Moore of Langely will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. Moore attended South Whidbey High School and says her motivation to apply to the Service Academy was because she wanted to attend one of the toughest schools in the country as well as serve her country. Larsen recently announced that his office is now accepting applications for the class of 2022. More information can be found on his website (http://larsen.house.gov/helping-you/ military-academy-nominations) [Submitted by Douglas Wagoner, Rep. Rick Larsen’s Office]
Oak Harbor High School Shipmates-of-the-Month Oak Harbor High School’s 9th grade transition program is called the Island Program. Each island is comprised of an English teacher, a math teacher and a science teacher. They share a total of 90 students who rotate together in classes of thirty for three periods each day. The vision of the Island Program is to have all 9th grade students ready for 10th grade and on track to a 4-year graduation. A student recognition program, called the Shipmates-of-the-Month, recognizes one student per month based on demonstrable gains in the areas of academic or behavioral growth, community contribution(s), and/or acts of altruism. The following students earned the recognition for June:
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nue between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, as required in the recently passed two-year state transportation budget for Washington State Ferry operations. The commission’s proposal includes two ferry fare increases over the next two years. The commission proposed these increases after considering input from Washington State Ferries and the Ferry Advisory Committee on Tariffs. A summary of the ferry fare proposal is as follows: 2.9 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles 0.8 percent to 1.8 percent fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer), depending on vehicle size 2.5 percent fare increase for passengers Passengers who bring bicycles with trailers will see an increase as they begin paying the motorcycle/driver (stowage) rate instead of the combined passenger fare with bicycle surcharge
[Submitted by Jennifer DePrey, OHHS]
Public Comment Wanted on Ferry Fare Increase Proposal State Transportation Commission to host four meetings in ferry-served communities
Battleship Island - Alexis Meyers: “Battleship Island would like to recognize Alexis Meyers as Shipmate-of-the-Month. Alexis is
In addition to the public meetings listed above, other ways people can comment on the ferry fare proposal are as follows: Email: transc@wstc.wa.gov. Please indicate “Ferry Fares” in the subject line. Website: Submit comments utilizing the online comment form on the commission’s website, under “contact us”: http://wstc.wa.gov/ ContactUs/feedback.htm
October 1, 2018 Battleship Island - Emily Evans: “Battleship Island would also like to recognize Emily Evans as Shipmate-of-the-Month. Emily is dedicated to completing her work at an excellent level the first time. Her passion for learning shines as she supports her classmate’s comprehension of key skills and knowledge. Emily will not only achieve any goal she sets for herself, but she will shine while doing so.”
Ferry customers and anyone with an interest in Washington State Ferry fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this October. The Washington State Transportation Commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. The proposed increase must generate $381 million in operating reve-
Vashon Island Monday, July 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm Vashon Island High School Cafeteria, 9600 SW 204th Street The commission will hold its final hearing at 10:00am Wednesday, July 26, at the Puget Sound Regional Council’s Board Room, 1011 Western Ave., Suite 500, Seattle. The commission is expected to take action and vote on the final fare and policy changes at this hearing.
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Skull Island - Mark Manuel: “All of Mark’s teachers are proud of his hard work in all classes. He strives to do his best work every time, uses his in-class time wisely, and all around enjoys learning new things. He is a leader in Biology and goes out of his way to help other students understand the concepts. Mark is steady as a rock and an all around good guy. He has goals and his adamant, intentional learning shows he will go the extra mile to make his dreams come true.”
Whidbey Telecom Community Media Conference Center, 1651 Main Street (Freeland)
2.5 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles No fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer) 2.1 percent fare increase for passengers School Group passengers fare will increase from $1 per group for a one-way trip to $5 per group for a one-way trip The commission will be holding four in-person public input meetings. No action will be taken at these meetings. Details are below:
In Writing: Washington State Transportation Commission P.O. Box 47308 Olympia, WA 98504-7308 Phone: (360) 705-7070 For more information on the ferry fare proposal, please visit the transportation commission’s web site: www.wstc.wa.gov [Submitted by Reema Griffith, WSTC]
ASW Presents Artist in Residence Funds President of Artists of South Whidbey, Deon Matzen, presented Kay Parsons, president of the Island Arts Council, with a check at last week’s ASW meeting. The $500 check from the ASW sales of cards will go to the South Whidbey Schools to help fund the Artist in Resident Program. Cards with images donated by the club are available at The Wine Shop at Greenbank Farm and at Casey’s Crafts in Bayview.
Bainbridge Island Thursday, July 6, 6:00pm-8:00pm Waterfront Park Community Center (Senior Center) Huney Hall, 370 Brien Drive SE Friday Harbor Monday, July 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm San Juan County Administrative Office Building, Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street Whidbey Island Tuesday, July 11, 6:00pm-8:00pm
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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Wednesday Night with the Stars: “Moana” Wednesday, July 5, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Join us for popcorn and a movie! This month we are showing “Moana.” Rated PG. Runtime 113 minutes.
Religious Services Prayer Group 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.
A Few Good Men Thursday, June 22, 7:30pm Friday, June 23, 7:30pm Saturday, June 24, 7:30pm Sunday, June 25, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor The story of military lawyers at a court-martial who are defending two marines accused of murder. During the course of the trial a highlevel conspiracy is uncovered. With wisecracking humor and suspense, it takes a biting look into the modern power plays of authority, sexism, politics, law, the military and morality. Contains adult subjects and language. For tickets or more information, call (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
Sweet Mona’s First Annual All You Can Eat Chocolate Event Friday, June 23, 5:00pm-8:00pm Sweet Mona’s, Langley Tickets are $49 single admission and $73.50 per couple. The ticket includes a t-shirt stating you survived Sweet Mona’s All You Can Eat Chocolate Event. Of course, all the chocolates you can eat, gelato, bakery, and beverages. A tarot reading by the infamous April. Maybe a glass of wine. And much, much more. It’s going to be a fun social event for a limited number of participants. For more information, call (360) 221-2727.
All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, June 24, 8:00am-12:00pm Whidbey Masonic Lodge, 804 N. Main, Coupeville Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, juice & tea or coffee. $8/Adults, $4/ Children 12 & under, 3 and under free.
Community Garage Sale Saturday, June 24, 9:00am-3:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Have items to sell? Rent a table for $20! For more information, come by the Senior Center or call (360) 279-4580. Also includes a bake sale!
NAS Whidbey Island 75th Anniversary Celebration & Open House Saturday, June 24, 9:00am-3:00pm NAS Whidbey Island Ault Field, Oak Harbor The open house is an opportunity for the public to learn about past, current, and future operations at the Navy’s only air station in the Pacific Northwest and see last year’s Navy Installation of the Year. Aircraft static displays will include the EA-18G Growler, P-3C Orion, MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, the new C-40 Clipper and a visiting P-8A Poseidon, which will soon replace the P-3C’s. Aerial demonstrations, visual displays, guided bus tours, a K-9 Working Dog demonstrations, Explosive Ordnance Detachment displays, bouncy toys for children and a climbing wall for those wishing to test their climbing acumen. Aviation memorabilia available for purchase as well as a variety of food and beverages. All visitors over the age of 18 will be required to have state or government issued identification for access to the base. More information can be found at http://cnic.navy.mil/regions/ cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island.html https.
SWPR Chum Run 5K Saturday, June 24, 10:00am Start South Whidbey Community Park, Langley Cost: $25 by June 15; $30 Day of Race 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. To register, visit www.swparks.org or show up on the day of the race. For details, call Carrie Monforte at (360) 221-6788.
Live Music: Mussel Flats w/ Special Guest John Tristao Saturday, June 24, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Mussel Flats is a classic rock/blues band living and playing music on Whidbey Island. No cover. For more information, call (360) 678-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
Live Music: El Colonel and Mary Friday, June 30, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Curran “el Colonel” Stromberg hailed from Pasadena California originally, and has been playing blues music of all shades at Festivals, Clubs, Showcase Theaters and private events for over 20 years now in the Northwest. No cover. For more information, call (360) 678-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com
2017 Miss Pioneer Way Saturday, July 1, times vary Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Times vary by age group, times listed on the application. Registration deadline is Friday, June 23 and limited to first 20 in each age group. For ages 3-12 years old and is an allnatural (no makeup) contest. Applications available at People’s Bank, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, and PageantWyse.org
37th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby Saturday, July 1, 12-1:30pm Oak Harbor Marina “F”Dock Hosted by The Buccaneers of the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Prizes for top fisherkids and grab bags for every child! Free and open to kids 12 & under. Registration: 10:30am to Noon at the entrance to the Oak Harbor Marina. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult & wear a life jacket. Kids must bring their own fishing pole, tackle (single hooks only), line, and life jackets. Only bait provided by the Buccaneers may be used. Complete set of rules provided at registration. For more information, email bucsfishingderby@yahoo.com
Open Skate Fridays Every Friday, 6:00pm-8:00pm Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor Proceeds support Boys & Girls Club. $5 per skater and $3 for general admission. Last Friday of the month, skate with the Whidbey Island Roller Girls! Sorry, checks not accepted, credit card fees apply. For more information, call (360) 240-9273.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group: Sapiens-A Brief History of Mankind Thursday, June 22, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens - A Brief History of Humankind, which explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” For adults. Stories with Sonie Fridays, June 23-July 28, 3:30pm-5:00pm Coupeville Library Read aloud to Sonie, a patient listener and certified therapy dog. Reading aloud improves children’s reading skills and confidence, and reading to a therapy dog is a fun way to encourage reading practice and avoid summer reading slump. Pre-readers and independent readers are welcome. Caregiver required.
Made By Hand: Miracle Glow Jars Saturday, June 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Make Miracle Glow Jars with glitter and liquid watercolor! These jars are cool to look at and can also be used as calming bottles. All materials are provided--choose your color! Kadampa Meditation Center Washington will provide a short introduction to meditation after the craft! Registration required. Painting Butterflies with Carla Walsh? Saturday, June 24, 11:00am-12:00pm Clinton Library Learn to paint butterflies outside under the sun in this fun, informational class with Carla. Carla, a local artist and an experienced art teacher, will be joined this month by acoustic musician Jeff Eddy. Come share in this wonderful exploration of color and technique! Chris Fascione: Juggling Funny Stories! Saturday, June 24, 1:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Saturday, June 24, 6:00pm-7:00pm Coupeville Library
Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.
Filipino Christian Fellowship Sundays, 2:00pm Meets at Church on the Rock, 1780 SE 4th Ave., Oak Harbor. www.ohcfellowship.com
Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.
You’ll be laughing out loud as nationallyknown family entertainer Chris Fascione brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy, and juggling.
Teaching Through God’s Word
Explore Washington’s Geology Monday, June 26, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library
Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland
Join geologist and author Gene Kiver for a multimedia presentation designed for the nongeologist, based on his recently published book Washington Rocks! A Guide to Geologic Sites in the Evergreen State. Book sales and signing following program. LEGOS® in the Library Tuesday, June 27, 3:30pm-5:00pm Coupeville Library Build your best with LEGOS® in this open session for creating by yourself or with a building buddy. For ages 5 and up. Build with Lego and Duplo Wednesday, June 28, 12:00pm-6:30pm Clinton Library Drop in any time between noon to 6:30pm to build and create with LEGO® and Duplo®. Work independently or in a group. Stay for ten minutes or an hour. Explore Summer: Animal Architects Wednesday, June 28, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Coupeville Library Put on your construction hats and meet busy builders from around the world. We’ll travel from the tops of the trees to deep underground to learn where the wild things live. From dams to nests to body armor, these creative creatures will amaze you with their designs. Then, we’ll put our design skills to work and create a home fit for a feathered or furry friend. For children ages 6-11. Explore Summer: Wild about Owls Thursday, June 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm Coupeville Library
Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.
Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service
All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.
Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org
Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.
First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com
For teens and tweens. Jenny Brown from the Whidbey Audubon Society will share her knowledge about local owls, and you will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet to find out what it ate! Through conservation efforts, you can help build a better world for owls. Supplies limited.
Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm
Thursday Clinton Market: Pie Making 101 with Heidi Hammer Thursday, June 29, 4:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave.
“The Sinking of the Bahada”
Learn new tips on pie making in this demonstration by the owner and baker of Wild Crow Pie Co.
Meetings & Organizations Wednesday, June 21, 6:30pm Bayview Grange Hall, Langley Historian Shawn Murphy will talk about the 1926 tragedy. Presented by the South Whidbey Yacht Club. Join us for a social hour followed by the program at 7:30pm.
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Al-Anon Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.
Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.
Alcoholics Anonymous
age anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.
International Order of the Rainbow for Girls First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings. Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street. First & Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Whidbey Telecom, Wi-Fire Cafe, Freeland
For more information, call (360) 221-2070
Fourth Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland
Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.
Blind Support Group Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.
Central Whidbey Lions First and Third Thursdays, 12:00pm Tyee Restaurant, Coupeville
Conversations of War and Return First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.
Coupeville Chess Club Second and Fourth Fridays, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.
Coupeville Lions Every Wednesday, 6:30pm Coupeville Methodist Church, Coupeville
Debtors Anonymous Every Sunday, 6:00pm WGH Board Room, Coupeville If you are having problems with money and debt and think that you may be a compulsive debtor, the program of Debtors Anonymous can help you. No situation is hopeless. Find the solution that leads to solvency and serenity. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step program based upon the 12-steps first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Call (515) 451-3749 for directions to location or for more information.
Divorce Care and DC4kids Every Sunday, 5:00pm Living Word Church, Oak Harbor A support group for people dealing with separation and divorce. For more information, call Larry at (360) 969-0552 or Lisa - DC4kids at (360) 672-4239. Living Word Church is located at 490 NW Crosby Ave.
Dugualla Bay Bridge Club Every Thursday, 11:30am Social Bridge Game. Bring your own brown bag lunch. RSVP required. Call (360) 720-2727 or email dcb601@comcast.net
Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encour-
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Celebrate America! Patriotic Presentation and Public Fireworks Display
July 3rd - Freeland Park
Perspective members eat free. For more information, contact Ron Myers at (360) 331-1876.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whidbey Island
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NAMI is the largest grassroots organization dedicated to making life better for people with a mental illness and their friends and loved ones. The group is nonreligious but meets at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 State Route 525. It isn’t necessary to preregister. Please contact Kathy Chiles, (206) 218-6449 or k.chiles22@live.com for more information.
NAR-ANON Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.
North Whidbey Coupon Club Every Friday, 9:30am-11:30am SPIN Cafe, 32658 SE Bayshore Dr, Oak Harbor Cost: Free All are welcome. Coupon-clipping, moneysaving conversation and new friends. Our motto is “Eat Better, For Less”. Kids welcome. Money-saving classes are available. Find us on Facebook :”Whidbey Coupon Club” and via email: nwcouponclub@comcast. net. For further information, please call (360) 675-2338.
North Whidbey Island Rotary Sunrise Every Wednesday, 7:00am Whidbey Golf Club, Oak Harbor Come join us anytime! We support local and international projects. Contact Janis Powell at (360) 679-2132 for more information.
Oak Harbor Emblem Club Second Tuesday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Open House & Refreshments
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1091 SE Hathaway St, Oak Harbor
Bring your donations of non-perishable food items for our Christmas in July campaign
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Langley Street Dance SATURDAY, JULY 8 • 7-10PM • FREE Located at the 2nd Street Plaza in front of Callahan’s Firehouse Langley, WA
For more information, call (360) 675-7111.
Oak Harbor Lions Club
Featuring Krash Zen & Western Heroes
Every Wednesday, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst Street Dinner available from the menu at 6:00pm meeting starts at 7:00pm. Visitors and prospective members welcome. For information, call Robert O’Dell at (360) 679-9468.
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Oak Harbor Rotary Club Every Friday, 12:00pm Oak Harbor Yacht Club For more information: http://www.clubrunner. ca/CPrg/Home/homeE.asp?cid=806
Overeaters Anonymous Every Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm Langley Fellowship Hall, Langley Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? No dues and no fees! No weigh-ins, no diets, no judggments. Just caring support, hope and abstinence. WHAT'S GOING ON
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Military Muster NAS Whidbey Island, Washington
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NAS Whidbey Island SAR conducts two rescues A Search and Rescue (SAR) team of five from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted two rescues on Sunday, May 21, 2017. The first rescue was near Lake Cushman on Mount Washington at 4,500 feet and the second rescue was at 8,700 feet on the south side of Mount Baker for two snowmobilers who fell into a deep glacier crevasse. The first rescue was requested by the Mason County Sheriff’s Department for NAS Whidbey Island SAR’s support in a joint effort to rescue a hiker who had suffered a leg injury while on Mount Washington that morning. The hiker was stuck at an elevation of about 4,500 feet. Olympic Mountain Rescue (OMR) was on scene and monitored radio frequencies to assist the helicopter as it arrived on scene. Upon approach to the area, the SAR crew was able to sight the OMR team and the hiker on a very steep, snow-covered mountain face. The OMR team was able to pass the status of the hiker and notified the crew that they had prepared a small ledge in the snow for the hiker to be placed in a rescue litter. Once they were ready for pickup they had two crewmembers rappel down to the hiker, place him in a litter then lift him off the mountainside. After dropping the hiker at a designated landing zone, the crew returned the base.
Shortly after returning to NAS Whidbey Island, the crew got their second call of the day; two snowmobilers were apparently trapped in a crevasse within the Easton Glacier, located on the south side of Mount Baker. The snowmobilers had fallen 100 feet down a crevasse and were inaccessible by ground crew. The environmental conditions and the high altitude environment precluded other assets from being able to affect the rescue. One snowmobiler had a reported head injury and the status of the other was unknown. Upon arrival the SAR crew located the two men in a deep crevasse at 8,600 ft., standing together on one side of glacial canyon. The large crevasse was hidden by a snow bridge and had collapsed when the snowmobile had driven over it. Fortunately, this provided a very small platform for the snowmobilers to stand. Ten feet on either side of the snowmobilers was a deep chasm. Due to the outside temperature and the body heat from the snowmobilers, the snow pack within the crevasse was beginning to melt. The crew recognized the danger the snowmobilers were in and began to affect the rescue expeditiously. After extracting the snowmobilers in challenging conditions, the SAR crew flew the men to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington.
A NAS Whidbey Island Search and Rescue crewmember is lowered down to two snowmobilers trapped on Mount Baker, May 21. It was the second rescue conducted by NAS Whidbey Island’s SAR that day, ninth of 2017.
This was the ninth rescue of 2017 for NAS Whidbey Island SAR, which has also conducted four searches and 13 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions this year. The Navy SAR unit operates three MH-60S helicopters from NAS Whidbey Island as search and rescue/medical evacuation (SAR/MEDEVAC) platforms for the EA-18G aircraft as well as other squadrons and personnel assigned to the installation. Pursuant to the National SAR Plan of the United States, the unit may also be used for civil
SAR/MEDEVAC needs to the fullest extent practicable on a non-interference basis with primary military duties according to applicable national directives, plans, guidelines and agreements; specifically, the unit may launch in response to tasking by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (based on a Washington State Memorandum of Understanding) for inland missions, and/or tasking by the United States Coast Guard for all other aeronautical and maritime regions, when other assets are unavailable.
Larsen-Brownley Provision to Extend Fertility Coverage for Veterans Passes Appropriations Committee Veterans suffering from service-connected infertility received good news today as the House Appropriations Committee approved a provision offered by Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Julia Brownley (CA-26) aimed at preserving veterans’ access to advanced fertility treatments. Thousands of veterans have returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with injuries that leave them unable to conceive without assistance, and until recently the VA was unable to provide most fertility treatments because of a 1992 ban enacted by Congress. In September 2016, Larsen helped pass a provision – originally included in the 2017 Veterans Affairs spending bill by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) – to allow the VA to provide assisted reproductive technology, of which IVF is the most common. But without further Congressional action, the
1992 ban will go back into effect at the end of fiscal year 2018. Larsen and Brownley’s provision would extend the VA’s authority to provide assisted reproductive technology though the end of 2019. “This is a small, but important step toward permanently guaranteeing veterans access to fertility coverage,” said Larsen, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. “I commend Chairman Dent, Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz, Chairman Frelinghuysen, and Ranking Member Lowey for including this provision and urge my colleagues to support veterans’ access to the treatment they need to start families. As this process moves forward I remain committed to building on this language, including through dedicated resources for this care.” “Being a mother is one of the great joys of my life, we owe
our veterans who have suffered reproductive injuries the ability to fulfill their dream of raising a family of their own,” said Congresswoman Brownley. “I am pleased this bill maintains VA coverage for assisted reproductive technology and adoption services, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure that these services are permanently available to our nation’s veterans and their families.” A single IVF treatment can cost $12,000 or more. In November, Larsen, Brownley and Ranking Member Wasserman Schultz led a bipartisan letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald urging swift adoption of the new benefits made available by the spending bill which passed in September.
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Coupeville Lions plan garage sale lovers’ dream By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly
There are garage sales, and then there is the MOAGS (Mother of All Garage Sales). The Coupeville Lions know how to plan the latter, and will host its annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 1 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 2, with a notouch preview from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 30 at Coupeville Elementary School. “These folks eat, drink and dream Garage Sale,” said Coupeville Lions treasurer Jackie Feusier.“ Lions pull in favors and reach out for help moving garage sale items sorted and accumulated all year in various barns on the prairie. Truck load after truck load is transported to Coupeville Elementary School and unloaded to their designated areas.” Dubbed the “biggest and best in our world” by the Lions, according to Feusier, there is always a huge turnout for this sale. Coming up with a game plan ahead of time is behind the no-touch preview event the night before the sale starts. “Bargain hunters from far and near come to the Friday No-Touch Preview with pen and
paper to note their finds and create their strategy,” she said, noting that traffic congestion come Saturday morning is inevitable. “Traffic is gonna be a mess, it always is. But once in, you will be blown away by this garage sale.” Items are sorted into the following categories: indoor and outdoor furniture; lawn and garden; tools; appliances of all sizes; rugs; toys and games; office; books; holiday; art and frames; lamps; jewelry; bed and bath; kitchen; dinnerware; and true treasures. The amount of items donated and collected throughout the year makes for quite an impressive display of goods. “Box after box of items are unpacked, displayed and marked for sale,” said Feusier. “Truckloads of furniture snake around the breezeways.”
While there is no one category that drives sales every year, occasionally a specific item is donated that sparks extra interest. “We sometimes have a big ticket item like a car or riding mower that bring ‘em in,” Feusier said.
Photo courtesy of Coupeville Lions The Coupeville Lion's Mascot greet a youth visitor during last year's garage sale. Coupeville Lions will host its annual garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 1 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 2, with a no-touch preview from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 30 at Coupeville Elementary School.
While this is not the only fundraiser for the Coupeville Lions, it is one of their biggest and most anticipated. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund established programs and other needs that arise throughout the year. It is that overriding desire to serve that drives many of the group’s 130 members. “Our second-largest fundraiser is the annual Scholarship auction and dinner in February,” said Feusier. “This year we provided 20 scholarships totaling $31,000 to deserving Coupeville High School seniors. Our Salmon BBQ in September and the Prairie Center Red Apple Shopping Spree in October contribute to the bottom line. Getting out there keeps our membership strong with like-minded, service oriented people.”
Photo courtesy of Coupeville Lions Crowds anxiously await the opening of last year's garage sale. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2.
The Coupeville Lions will accept cash, checks and credit cards at the garage sale. But
because the group incurs a processing fee on credit card purchases, organizers ask that use of credit cards be limited to the purchase of large items. Feusier said if anyone has an item they would still like to donate, they can call (360) 6784105. Otherwise, the Coupeville Lions look forward to seeing you at the Friday night preview or when the doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. The whole event is a long, exhausting labor of love, according to Feusier. “Every Lion and non-Lion volunteer develop pride of ownership to a particular area and where a vacancy exists, there is someone who will step up,” she said. “Good communication keeps everyone on point, and when the doors finally shut, we feel exhausted and happy.”
NAS Whidbey Island celebrates 75 years By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a public open house from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ault Field. There is no cost to attend. First commanding officer, Capt. Cyril T. Simard, read the orders commissioning NAS Whidbey Island at the Seaplane Base Sept. 21, 1942. While this is not the first open house held at the base, the event will have a 75th anniversary theme and will offer the public an opportunity learn about past, present and future operations at the Pacific Northwest’s only air station. “It’s important for people to understand the important missions carried out by units assigned to NAS Whidbey Island,” said Mike Welding, NASWI’s public affairs officer. “Having an open house is an excellent way to do this with large numbers of local citizens.” The event will most obviously feature the aircraft currently in operation at the base, such as the EA-18G Growler, the P-3C Orion, the MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, the C-40 Clipper and a P-8A Poseidon, which is replacing the P-3C’s.
There will be aerial demonstrations of the Growler, the P-3C and the base’s Search and Rescue helicopter.
The base also hopes to have some vintage aircraft on display for the open house. For the first time since 2008, a restored World War II era PBY-5A aircraft from Victoria, British Columbia will be one of the aircraft featured. The aircraft’s appearance is made possible by a collaboration with the PBY-Naval Air Museum and Peoples Bank in Oak Harbor. “The PBY that is coming to NAS Whidbey Island was originally built in Canada during WWII,” said Wil Shellenberger, president of the PBY Memorial Foundation in Oak Harbor. “It was recently restored by the Catalina Preservation Society, a private Canadian organization. The plane is owned and operated by Pacific Flying Boats out of Victoria, BC. “As sponsor for the PBY’s, our local branch of Peoples Bank is providing $2,500 to cover the plane’s expenses for this appearance,” Shellenberger continued. “This support by Peoples Bank is essential to bringing an important part of our
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Photo Courtesy of NAS Whidbey Island Public Affairs A public open house Saturday at NAS Whidbey Island will feature informative displays and bouncy houses for children to enjoy as well.
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Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Sweet peas grow in abundance at the new garden at Crescent Harbor Elementary School in Oak Harbor. A grant from the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education initiative has allowed gardens to be planted at Crescent Harbor and Olympic View Elementary Schools.
School garden program takes root in Oak Harbor By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly To put Anza Muenchow in a garden is like putting a kid in a candy store. That may not be the best analogy, considering Meunchow’s mission is to get kids excited about growing, harvesting and, most of all, eating their vegetables. “I love gardening and I love getting kids excited about growing their own food,” she said last week as she stood among the rows of peas in the garden at Crescent Harbor Elementary School in Oak Harbor, sampling them as she went along. Muenchow helps with two school gardens in the Oak Harbor School District. Both have been made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture through its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education initiative, and is a collaborative effort between Washington State University Extension, Island County Public Health and the school district. Meunchow is the WSU SNAP Ed coordinator for Island County.
The SNAP Ed grant allows gardens to be planted at schools where 50 percent or more of the students take part in the free or reduced-cost lunch program. In the Oak Harbor School District, that means Olympic View and Crescent Harbor Elementary schools qualify. Meunchow, who was formerly the WSU Master Gardener coordinator for Island County, couldn’t resist the opportunity to try her hand at this new challenge, which, as she describes it, is still a work in progress. The program launched in January so the gardens are still taking shape. A third of an acre has been fenced off at Crescent Harbor Elementary. Second and third grade students get 30 minutes each week to spend outside, and have been involved in a lot of the work that’s been done so far, such as helping to put together the raised beds, spread wood chips along the walkways, plant seeds, tend the plants and harvest them. “There are still areas that need a lot of work,” Meunchow said as she surveyed the garden. The metal poles are in place that will house the
hoop house, or greenhouse. That addition will enable them to start plants during the winter months and it will also give students and staff a dry place to gather on rainy days. There is still no water at either of the gardens, but the process is underway and should be completed within a month or two. This summer, Meunchow hopes to encourage kids and families to come to the garden when they participate in summer programs at the library. Because the garden is so new, the program isn’t as developed as she would like, but Meunchow has definite plans for the future. “We’re hoping to develop more food-based reading programs with the library in the future,” she said. “We’d like the kids to be able to shop for and pick vegetables, maybe even set up some kind of farmers market model for the kids and their families.” According to Kate Valenzuela, Crescent Harbor Elementary School’s principal, the program, even though it’s just getting underway, has drawn a positive response from students and parents. “The parents have been incredibly supportive of this initiative and many have shared their stories of starting gardens in their own homes because their children have come home so excited about growing their own food,” said Valenzuela. “The students have also shown an adventurous spirit to try new foods (such as radish tops and pea vines) and they are eager to talk about the nutritional value of the food they are growing. From the parents’ point of view, this has been very positive for their child and their family.” “It’s about increasing the repertoire of the vegetables they’ll eat,” Meunchow said. “Taste is a part of that. Sometimes what you buy at the store doesn’t taste as fresh as it does right out of the garden. But if they try it here and know what it can taste like, they may be more willing to eat it the next time their mom or dad buys it at the store.”
Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly French breakfast radishes are just one of the vegetables growing in the garden at Crescent Harbor Elementary School in Oak Harbor. The garden program helps encourage kids to try new and different fruits and vegetables.
Meunchow must follow a curriculum put in place by the USDA. She is allowed to enhance the curriculum to make it more specific to this region. Currently there is a three-year plan in place, but because the program is dependent on federal funding through the USDA, things could change depending upon what happens with the Farm Bill.
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“I’m optimistic we’ll be able to keep this going,” said Meunchow. While teaching children about healthy eating habits and encouraging them to try to eat more fruits and vegetables at home is at the center of the SNAP Ed program, there are lots of other lessons to be learned, too. “At this age, they just suck up information,” Meunchow said. “A lot of them like the science of it, too. For instance, if we dig up an interesting bug it gives us the opportunity to discuss whether it’s a predator or a pest and what their role is. Or we’ll learn the different part of the plant; it’s fun to explore which part of the plants taste the best.” “The benefits of the SNAP Ed program in conjunction with WSU Extension goes beyond nutrition,” Valenzuela said. “Having coordinator Anza Muenchow teaching in our classrooms once a week allows our students the opportunity to receive a foundation in the growing process. But what gets the students excited is being in the garden and getting their hands dirty. They’re getting an experience that you can’t get from a textbook.” Already other schools in the district are interested in establishing similar garden programs. “The school gardens at Olympic View and Crescent Harbor are already proving to be very successful endeavors,” said Conor Laffey, communication officer for the Oak Harbor School District, explaining that the SNAP Ed program specifically could not be used at other schools because they do not meet the free and reduced lunch threshold the program requires. “However, other schools have expressed interest in starting or sustaining gardens and have begun to take steps in that direction,” Laffey continued. “We are excited to see garden projects in all of our schools.” Although students are now on summer break, Meunchow is already thinking ahead to the fall curriculum. There will be a vegetable of the month program greeting kids upon their return, so crops will need to be planted at the right time to ensure they’re ready. Fall-bearing raspberry plants are in the ground and some grapevines have been planted along one part of the fence. Meunchow toys with the idea of planting an apple tree as she surveys the space. “I love gardens,” she said as she looks around. “Every year they’re new. Every year is a fresh start.” Meunchow has a few fellow master gardeners who volunteer their time to help at the gardens, but would welcome more. She can be contacted through the Island County WSU Extension office. Anyone interested in helping supplement the SNAP Ed school garden program financially may contact the school district.
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OPEN HOUSE continued from page 9 local history back to Whidbey Island for all to see.” The PBY played a pivotal role in NAS Whidbey Island’s early days, according to Shellenberger. “NAS Whidbey Island was originally conceived as a support base for PBYs flying from NAS Seattle (later renamed NAS Sand Point),” he said. “They were among the earliest planes to be based at NAS Whidbey Island, which became a major training center for PBY squadrons before they deployed to the Aleutian Islands and other Pacific Theaters.” This anniversary event will also include a number of other visual displays, guided bus tours, K-9 working dog demonstrations and Explosive Ordnance Detachment displays. Since this is a family-oriented event, there will also be bouncy toys for kids and a climbing wall for those so inclined. Aviation memorabilia will also be available for purchase, making it a fun experience for everyone. “This is the fourth open house we have held so we understand what it takes to make this a success,” Welding said, adding that some people are still surprised at the size of the base. It is “meeting new people and having the opportunity to showcase what we do at the base” that appeals to Welding about this event, although it can be challenging to coordinate between all the various organizations involved. Still, it’s an event the base loves putting together for the community.
ABOVE: Photo Courtesy of NAS Whidbey Island Public Affairs Static displays and flight demonstrations of several planes, including the EA-18G Growler will be featured Saturday during the 75th Anniversary Open House celebration at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
All visitors 18 and older will be required to have state or government issued identification to enter. Alcohol, large bags, backpacks, coolers, pets, drugs or drug paraphernalia (including marijuana products) and weapons are not allowed for security reasons. People are allowed to bring strollers, diaper bags, small women’s purses, bottled water, cameras and video recorders. Wheelchairs and service dogs are also permitted.
“Please come out, see and interact with your military personnel to learn about what they do,” Welding said. Those attending the open house will need to enter at the Charles Porter gate, located at the intersection of Ault Field and Goldie Roads. Security will guide visitors to designated parking areas.
AT RIGHT: Kathy Reed/File Photo A visiting P-8A Poseidon aircraft will be among a group of current and vintage aircraft featured at Saturday’s public open house at NAS Whidbey Island.
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GIVING - FOOD’S ESSENCE This week I wanted to talk about what food does for us. Other than dictating our health, and providing us with nutrition, it opens us up to new experiences, does it not? It connects us to times past and to people from eras long since established in the history books. It bonds us firmly to familial traditions and strengthens the love we share with, well, loved ones. Food allows us to be creative and to exercise innovation and ingenuity, particularly when resources may be scarce. It is a vehicle for so many experiences and my favorite one happens to be that of giving. I love to make food, treats, snacks, little edibles of any sort and then surprise a friend with it. I love to see their reaction especially if it’s something I know they really enjoy. Gift baskets are always a wonderful way to brighten someone’s day. Over the holiday period, between October and December, I become a busy baker. I make all kinds of goodies, wrap them up nicely and give the tasty treats to friends. I know it’s not the holidays now, but who said this activity has to be consigned to any given time of the year? So with that thought in mind, I wanted to talk about the yummy morsels we can make, not just to gift, but to take along on picnics, cookouts, dinner parties and even camping! I actually have a tasty tidbit in mind right now, and it’s thanks to a recipe given to me by a good friend, I am able to share it with you. It’s a pinwheel, made with flour tortillas (but you could use any kind of wrap), a mixture of cottage cheese and cream cheese (I use a ¼ cup of each), two teaspoons of pimento, a pinch of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped celery, 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion and 2 tablespoons of grated carrots. These are all mixed together until combined very well, and then it’s spread evenly across the tortilla. I roll it up and cut slices off to make little pinwheels, plate them decoratively and there you have it! These are so tasty, quick and easy to make. They abso-
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lutely make a great picnic finger food and I have always found them to be a hit at parties. I definitely recommend this recipe, especially if you are a little pushed for time and need to make something in a hurry. I guess the only part that might be a little bit tedious would be grating the carrots. That’s not my favorite part of the process but hey, you do what you need to do in the pursuit of flavor perfection. If you need to make a lot of these little tasties, just double the recipe! In fact, you could make pinwheels out of just about anything and they make wonderful additions to food gift baskets, bags, or plates. And speaking of plates, my family has been partaking in a new found tradition and it all relates to ‘giving’. They do it over the holiday period, but I stand firmly by the fact this kind of practice isn’t relegated to any given time period. It’s called a ‘giving plate’ and the premise of it is to make something, cookies, brownies, finger sandwiches, pinwheels, etc, put it on a plate and give it to someone you know. Now, this is not just any plate. It is a select plate with a beautiful message about what it means to give and the power of being generous and thinking of others. You give your gift of something scrumptious on this special plate to someone you know and they in turn do the same for someone they know and so on and so on. Because you won’t know the same people or at least you won’t know every single person your friends know, the giving plate could end up anywhere! Literally anywhere. You have become part of a chain of kindness and in turn you have given someone the opportunity to experience a new food. Maybe it becomes a favorite of theirs or even a family tradition for people far away! I love this idea! You could make anything to go on a giving plate. You could even make it either completely healthy or at least semi-healthy too! I think date balls are a really great option for the giving plate. Because dates are naturally sweet, it isn’t necessary to add any other
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form of sweetness. All you really do is blend a couple cups of walnuts together with a couple cups of pitted dates, ½ cup of shredded or sliced unsweetened coconut, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. You whiz this until it’s very well blended. Make small little balls out of this mixture, roll in some desiccated coconut, situate in tiny paper muffin cup liners and set atop the giving plate, ready to brighten someone’s day. To be sure though, this plate doesn’t have a ‘sweetness’ prerequisite to make it what it is. It isn’t so much about what is put on the giving plate, it’s about the act of giving, and food is the vehicle by which we are able to express our warm thoughts and feelings for people we think fondly of. You could make a savory lunch treat for your work colleagues too. You would probably be a workplace favorite for a while – so why not give it a try? Dear readers I am going to include a pinwheel recipe. Whether or not you try the giving plate, the recipe itself is really good and if you try it, I’d love to know what you think! Please send any and all comments, questions, information and certainly recipes you would like to share to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com because like always, I’d love to hear from you – you know what to do – Lets Dish! Italian Inspired Pinwheels 7-8 Flour tortillas or wheat wraps 8 oz softened cream cheese 2 banana peppers, diced 2 teaspoons pimentos 2-3 green onions, finely chopped 1 can (4oz) diced black olives (optional) 1 Tablespoon dry Italian dressing mix 3 or 4 roma tomatoes, diced Sliced salami (however many slices needed to fit across part of each wrap) Sliced provolone cheese (again, however many slices needed to fit across each wrap) Pepperoni slices Mixed salad greens In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, dry Italian dressing mix, banana pepper, green onion, pimentos and olives. An electric mixer works best but you could use pure arm power too! Spread this onto each tortilla (the amount is dependent on how many pinwheels you are making). On top of the mixture, place 3 or 4 slices of salami, a few slices of pepperoni, 2 to 3 slices of provolone and leave a little border that you can just cut off. Top this with some diced tomato and mixed salad greens. Roll up very tight and place your tooth picks to secure. Slice into pinwheels, plate and either serve, pack into lunch boxes (sans the tooth picks), or gift! To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Second Mondays, 6:30pm-8:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation Whidbey Island, Freeland For more information and support contact: WhidbeyPFLAG@gmail.com; Chapter President, Sharon Kabler at (360) 222-4028; or Chapter Secretary, Erick Westphal at (360) 331-3393.
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entertain other viewpoints becomes essential. Anything less devolves into unproductive whining. Be ready to state your case with clarity and emphasis on the 24th.
CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER By Wesley Hallock
ARIES (March 21-April 19) Street smarts are a must in getting what you want this week. This means the wiser you are to the ways of the world, the better for you. This is most true on the 24th, when events may pit you against someone who mistakes your kindness for weakness. Your best asset on that day may be your willingness to tell it like you see it. At first sign that you’re being treated unfairly, it’s your right to say no. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Right place and right time are major considerations this week. Events of the, “a day-late, a dollar-short,” kind are slated to show you where you are marching out of step with the beat of life. How you choose to get back in step is for you to decide on the 24th. Honesty about the nature of the problem and some creative thinking are essential. Health and wealth both stand to benefit from your decision. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) A little drama in your life is probably a good thing this week. Like an afternoon thunderstorm that clears the air and waters the garden, stormy exchanges between people can be wholesome and cleansing if not carried too far. Money is likely to be at the root of a disagreement in which you are more likely to be only an interested party, not the outright instigator. Watch the 24th for clues. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Desireable outcomes regarding money and possessions rest this week on your being able to sort fact from fiction. Listen closely to what you hear. The things people say are apt to be less revealing than the things they don’t say. Direct answers are likely to depend on your asking the right question. The more you know and understand your subject matter on the 24th, the easier for you to detect evasion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Recognition may come to you this week in some unlikely and indirect ways. By speaking up in criticism of whatever is not right in your world, you are doing more than just working to remedy the situation. You are calling attention to yourself and forging a reputation. This will win you favor in some circles, alienate you in others, and make you a memorable figure in both. Events on the 24th should distinguish you favorably. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Voicing constructive criticisms can work very much to your advantage this week. The key word here is “constructive.” Your critiques will be better received with a remedy or solution attached. If you don’t have a solution, team play and the willingness to
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Self-control and a firm commitment to duty are the keys to mastering this week’s activities. Humanitarian work and participation in service organizations is highly favored. Anything to which you feel devoted fits the bill if it benefits yourself and others equally. In its less obvious forms, this may take shape as a quest for justice in situations that seem very unfair. Watch the 24th for important developments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It’s a good week for you to air an old grievance and get it out in the open. Events will reveal the right time to talk in a frank and honest manner. You may think this takes more courage than you have, but consider the likelihood that the other party is as anxious as you to see the matter resolved. Chances are good that speaking your mind won’t be as hard as you imagine. Be alert for clues on the 24th. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Timing is important this week in your efforts to maintain or improve your status and reputation. Pushing too hard at the wrong time will make you sound greedy, irritable and ungrateful and can have a negative effect on your image. Being ready with the deep facts for the moment when people are ready to hear them is the best way to advance your cause. Such an opportunity is probable on the 24th. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) What some might dismiss as being only the scandals, disappointments and failures of others offers golden opportunity in your week. Watch for events that at first glance seem to be beyond your personal sphere, but nevertheless could have material effects of benefit to you. As one possibility, changes in laws that impact your business pursuits may open the doors to new business opportunities. The 24th offers clues.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The actions of people with whom you work closely, or who represent you from afar, hold major importance this week. Exposed as a result of these actions are new ways of looking at your past that bode well for your future. At it’s simplest, the world is much different and less complicated than you thought. Ways to reconcile the contradictions you once saw are now opening. Watch events on the 24th for clues.
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28. Wuss 32. Knight fight 33. Pepsi, e.g. 34. Goya’s “Duchess of ___” 35. Furnace output 36. Match play? 38. Shrek, e.g. 39. Freshman, probably 40. Broad valley
27. “The Nutcracker” lead 28. He took two tablets 29. Cheerless 30. Ancient symbols marking a questionable passage 31. Headquarters of a Chinese government official
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) The breakdown of material structures and mental constructs in ways that expose their roots is happening all around you this week. It’s likely that these constructs have in some way impeded you, making this breakdown a good thing. The basic principles of science, law and social organization are all subject to change in ways that favor you. Your task is to figure out how. Keep abreast of events on the 24th.
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H2O Myths By Tresa Erickson Water is vital to life. Without it, very little can survive, including the human body. Obviously, you need to consume enough water to keep your body functioning well, but how much is enough? Eight glasses of water daily, right? Wrong. Although that may be the magic number for many people, including some doctors, there is no scientific evidence to support the fact that the body needs eight glasses of water per day. Water intake should be based on lifestyle. Here are some more myths surrounding the component vital to life. More water, fewer toxins While some scientific studies show that water aids the release of toxins from the body, some don't. Drinking more water does not
necessarily improve the function of the bladder and kidneys and speed up the excretion of toxins. What it does do is dilute the toxins and make them easier to excrete. More water, better organ function Water is vital for organ function. No organ can function properly without the right amount of water for very long. Consuming more than the amount of water needed, however, will not improve organ function. The organs will use only what they need and the rest will be excreted. More water, lower weight While it's true that drinking water might make a person feel fuller and eat less at the time, that doesn't mean the person won't feel hungry later and eat then. Drinking water to eat less does not necessarily translate into weight loss. The calories reduced by water intake might very well be made up later, reducing the chance of weight loss.
More water, better skin tone The skin needs water, just like every other organ in the body. Drinking more water, however, does not guarantee great skin, as very little of the water consumed ends up in the skin. There are no scientific studies to prove a direct correlation between increased water intake and improved skin tone. More water, fewer headaches While drinking water will prevent dehydration, which can cause headaches, drinking more of it will not ward off headaches indefinitely. Headaches can arise from a number of conditions, from tension to health problems, few of which have anything to do with the consumption of water. There is very little scientific evidence touting the benefits of increased water intake. Rather than push yourself to drink the magic eight, why not just drink the recommended amount for your lifestyle and stay hydrated and feeling good?
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First Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley Expanded quarterly workshops TBA. The Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington Chapter, provides emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers of those suffering from memory loss – in a confidential setting. For questions or additional information, contact co-facilitators: Mardell Xavier at (360) 477-5511 or Hestia Laitala at (360) 321-1600.
South Whidbey Coupon Club Every Wednesday, 12:00pm-4:00pm Good Cheer Thrift Store, 114 Anthes Ave, Langley At the South Whidbey Coupon Club, we also welcome those who would like to help clip coupons which will be used for Good Cheer’s shopping. Find us on Facebook :”Whidbey Coupon Club” and via email: nwcouponclub@ comcast.net. For further information, please call (360) 675-2338.
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ROLLER BARN OPEN SKATE FRIDAYS! 6-8pm $5 for skaters $3 non skaters *Sorry, checks not accepted **Credit Card fees apply
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Veterans’ Coffee Club Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Harbor Tower Village, Oak Harbor Come enjoy a cup of coffee, a baked breakfast good and the company of other local veterans. Harbor Tower Village Independent and Assisted Living is located at 100 E Whidbey Ave. For more information, call (360) 675-2569.
Whidbey Island A’s, Model A Ford Club Fourth Monday, 7:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville For more information, call (360) 579-5919. For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com
Classes, Seminars and Workshops Learn to Dance at Dan’s Classic Ballroom.Com! Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Club Dances Groups, Privates, Wedding Prep (360) 720-2727 - dcb601@comcast.net
DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, June 17, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library meeting room No pre-registration required, no late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.
Zen Wisdom Lecture Series Sunday, June 18, 1:00pm-3:00pm Tahoma Zen Monastery, 6499 Wahl Rd., Freeland Cost: $10 at the door - No one turned away Soto Zen Priest Hozan Alan Senauke, ViceAbbot of Berkeley Zen Center, will give a public talk on “The Bodhisattva’s Embrace” ~ How 13th Century Zen Master Dogen points the way to continuous practice in the world. Hozan Alan Senauke is a Zen priest, folk musician and writer who resides at the Berkeley Zen Center in Berkeley, California, where he currently serves as Vice Abbot.
Lunch is offered ($8) and they enjoy interesting guest speakers. Public is invited. Please contact Herb Bacon at (360)730-3755 if you wish to attend.
Books and calendars will be for sale- cash or check only. For more information, visit https:// www.tahomazenmonastery.org
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Monday, June 19, 5:00pm-8:00pm Freeland Hall, 1515 E Shoreview Dr.
Every Tuesday, 7:30am Whidbey Tel WiFire Club Room, Freeland For more information, call (360) 321-5867.
TOPS® (Take Off Pounds Sensibly®) Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor TOPS® is the short name for TOPS Club, Inc., the original, nonprofit, noncommercial network of weight-loss support groups. TOPS® offers tools and programs for healthy living and weight management, with exceptional group fellowship and recognition. Weigh-in from 9:00am-10:00am, meeting is 10:00am-11:00am. For more information, call Shelly Weeks at (360) 207-9039 or (360) 240-1770.
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Attend Septic 101 to learn how to protect your system and avoid costly repairs. If you have a gravity or conventional pressure system, take Septic 201, pay $28 and you could get certified to inspect it yourself. To register, visit www.islandcountyseptictraining.com or call (360) 678-7914.
DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, June 22, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library meeting room No pre-registration required, no late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.
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47 Meters Down: This is a horror movie in which innocent vacationers become trapped in a shark cage on the ocean floor with about a million hungry sharks between them and the surface. I would also like to offer it up as an example of why you’ll never find me in a shark cage unless I’ve been kidnapped and forced into one against my will. (PG-13 • 1 hr. 29 min.)
The Mummy: In the realm of things I do not understand, comes this reboot? remake? retooling? of the inexplicably popular "Mummy" franchise starring Brendan Fraser. This time, Tom Cruise is the lead, and, much like most of his movies in recent years, this looks like a mess. (PG-13 • 2 hrs.)
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie: You can see this movie about a principal who is hypnotized into fighting crime in his tighty whiteys or you can see "Wonder Woman," about a warrior goddess who stops a war. Up to you. (PG • 1 hr. 29 min.) Cars 3: Pixar makes a decent attempt to redeem its least-loved franchise by detailing the further adventures of an aging Lightning McQueen. (G • 1 hr. 48 min.) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Like everyone else, I was completely charmed and entertained by the first installment of this unorthodox superhero franchise. Rocket might get all the one-liners and all the press, but long live Baby Groot! (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 17 min.) It Comes at Night: Outside the cabin in the middle of nowhere is an all-too-realistic, highly contagious, totally lethal plague stalking the planet. Inside, are two families who have escaped it–for now. This is a closequarters psychological horror story, and it’s a good one. (R • 1 hr. 37 min.) Megan Leavey: Megan Leavey is a real-life war hero, who, with her military combat dog, Rex, completed more than 100 combatzone missions, saving an unknown number of lives. Megan and Rex have won medals and acclaim, now they get their muchdeserved cinematic due. (PG-13 • 1 hr. 56 min.)
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All Eyez On Me: The short but impactful life of Tupac Shakur definitely deserves the biopic treatment. But this is not the biopic it deserves. (R • 2 hrs. 20 min.) Baywatch: Starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron and hitting theaters with the tagline “Beaches ain’t ready,” this remake looks to be even more terrible than the television show, which was so terrible it was actually kind of wonderful. (R • 1 hr. 56 min.)
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Rough Night: I want to love this movie which stars a couple of my favorite funnywomen (Kate McKinnon and Jillian Bell), but a comedy about the accidental murder of a male stripper is not the girl power I’m looking for. (R • 1 hr. 41 min.)
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Transformers: The Last Knight: The preview for this looks exactly like what I imagine when Donald Trump describes the scorchedearth hellscape he evidently believes America to be. Except with robots. (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 29 min.)
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Wonder Woman: With more than $100 million in domestic box office ($223 million worldwide), Patty Jenkins had the highestgrossing opening weekend ever for a film made by a female director. After seeing the movie, I gotta say, of all the superheroes in the DC and Marvel extended universes, Wonder Woman rules the hardest. Suck it, Superman. (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 21 min.)
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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! FRIDAY, May 19 9:50am, N Main St. Female appears to be asleep in grass behind bus stop at location. Female has bags around her. Caller did not stop.
Caller cannot see anyone around vehicle but can see the airbag has deployed.
9:59am, N Main St. Reporting party advising female sleeping in the grass needs to be asked to leave. They need to mow and she is in the way.
11:47am, Juniper Beach Rd. Caller reporting girlfriend has showed up thinking he cheated on her. Arguing heard in background.
11:54am, Alpine Dr. Caller reporting Tuesday morning noticed vehicle had been broken into. States $3500 was taken out of the vehicle. Caller had to go to work so didn’t report it the day it happened.
12:04pm, Brindle Pl. Caller reporting neighbor’s contractor drove on her property and damaged her fence. The contractors are there now and reporting party requesting contact.
1:52pm, Ewing Rd. Caller reporting a herd of sheep in road at location. States turned around to go check on them and they are now walking up a driveway. 2:32pm, W North Camano Dr. Caller states he was out mowing the yard and heard a loud shot. Believes he was shot at and is now bleeding from his arm. This occurred 15 minutes ago. 2:42pm, S East Camano Dr. Caller reporting dad brought home female the other day and states female is still at location and refusing to leave. 11:05pm, Ridgeway Dr. Caller reporting vehicle sitting in middle of road with headlights on and laughing and shouting. Looks like it may be an SUV but caller cannot see it very well. 11:54pm, Cultus Bay Rd. Reporting party advising hearing machine gun noises in area. States the neighbor has taken an ATV into the area. SATURDAY, May 20 6:18am, SR 525 Caller reporting theft of a lot of meat from smoker outside and damage to business. 11:33am, N East Camano Dr. Caller requesting call back regarding how many dogs they can have if they move to Camano Island. 1:55pm, Houston Rd. Neighbor just threatened caller, got up in his face and said he “could do anything he wanted on my property.” Issue over him being on caller’s easement. 3:32pm, West Beach Rd. Reporting party advising residents who live at location walk through property to go towards beach. This is a recurring problem. It is private property and they have already been told not to go through area to get to the beach. 8:02pm, Scenic Heights Rd. Reporting party advising female behaving erratically. She is taking her clothes off and doing jumping jacks. Reporting party thinks she has been using drugs. 10:03pm, Marine View Dr. Call was patched through from alarm company. Female saying someone is in her house. She saw a male about medium height go into bathroom and close door. SUNDAY, May 21 5:57am, Madrona Heights Rd. Reporting black Honda Accord has crashed into tree in front of property.
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10:48am, SR 20 Caller reporting duck and ducklings in roadway and they are stopping traffic.
1:30pm, Race Rd. Reporting party found subjects in station they weren’t aware of. Person claimed they were looking for directions and female said male was using restroom. 2:38pm, Redwing Rd. Advising two cows walking up roadway. Cows are blocking roadway and now it looks as if they are going toward bushes. 3:06pm, S Ebey Rd. Caller reporting a dark colored Nissan Altima drove into the field. Driver appears to be drunk or on drugs. Driver is trying to get out of the field. 7:17pm, E Fakkema Rd. Loose black cow in roadway. Unknown who cow owner is. MONDAY, May 22 5:36am, Hilltop Dr. Reporting party advising two horses walking on road. One is solid brown, the other is white with brown patches. 9:22am, SR 20 Reporting party on SR 20 turning onto Libbey Road. Three teenagers were on the side of road. One teen pushed another teen into road toward reporting party's vehicle. Reporting party did not hit teen. 3:55pm, Indian Beach Rd. Requesting call. States neighbors are walking along her fence antagonizing her dogs and flipping her off. 4:48pm, S Beeksma Dr. Female completely naked walking around. Another caller states naked woman walking by playground at RV park. 4:52pm, Taylor Rd. Reporting 6 year old in the ditch throwing rocks at cars. Advising he is very little and nobody is watching him. 5:02pm, Herring St. Caller reporting subject from across the street is cleaning the road but putting pine debris into caller's driveway. Neighbor is AKA “Nazi Boy.” 6:53pm, W North Camano Dr. Caller reporting he was shot in the arm last Friday. Advising police contacted him but caller hasn’t had any other follow through. Requesting contact. 11:45pm, Bells Beach Rd. Reporting party states subject broke into reporting party’s trailer last night. Neighbor witnessed it but was not reported. Reporting party states subject bought reporting party heroin, he is saying reporting party took the rest of it. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.
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Life Tributes Sylvia Rios Jones Sylvia Rios Jones, 69, of Oak Harbor, passed away June 5, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was surrounded by her son Paul, daughter Cindy, son-in-law Jason, and her beloved grandson Warren, when she passed peacefully at Island Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any Heritage Bank to assist the family. Please make donations payable to either Sylvia or her daughter Cindy Rogers.
Renee Kathleen Smith With a big smile, a hearty laugh and a twinkle in her big brown eyes, Renee Kathleen Smith, a long-time Coupeville resident, lit up a room and all those who knew and loved her. And so it is with keen sadness at her leaving that we announce her passing June 12, 2017 at Kindred Care facility in Northgate. Renee was born in Spokane, WA, July 20, 1943 and would have celebrated her 74th birthday in just over a month. A date she would have made sure her beloved children and husband remembered, or suffer the consequences of her wrath! Renee grew up the daughter of a railroad man and was “raised a city girl” with her brothers and many extended aunts, uncles and cousins in the Spokane Valley. Renee met her husband Karl K. (aka Bill) Smith, a Coupeville farm boy, on a blind date and though she wasn’t quite sure about him at first, Bill’s small town charms would soon grow on her. One memorable date all four tires went flat on his sports car forcing them to stay the night in a farmer’s hay barn. Renee always said she had never met ANYBODY like Bill and loved being his partner with the many adventures they took. They married Oct. 2, 1965 in a huge Ebey’s Prairie celebration complete with a Hawaiian luau-themed pig roast, belly dancers and lots of good times and laughs. Renee and Bill moved into and renovated the historic Smith Family home and it became her pride and joy, embellishing it with many beautiful antiques and lots of bright colors. Peacock themed kitchen? Renee did it, with Bill’s help of course. Her home was the source of many family meals, rose bouquets, parties with friends and endless children’s projects. Renee was a schoolteacher in the Oak Harbor school system for 30 years, starting as a kindergarten teacher and then teaching at many schools in Oak Harbor. She eventually completed her master’s degree from Western Washington University and spent her last years before retirement as an elementary school librarian at Clover Valley Elementary. Renee adored working with children and the joy and the wonder a good book brought them. Renee loved a good adventure and lots of laughs. She spent many summers aboard the family sailboat with family and friends, enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. In her later years she became an avid birder and enthusiastic member of the Whidbey Audubon club. She loved her terrier dogs, starting with Taffy, then Jack and more recently Buttercup. Renee was a tirelessly engaged and devoted mother to her two children, Georgie and Charles. She was always there to support them in triumphs and trials. And to nag them endlessly when they didn’t listen to her sound advice! She was thrilled they (finally!) graced her with grandchildren and it was her favorite thing in the world to spend time loving on her grandchildren. Renee left behind a devoted family; her husband Karl K. (Bill) Smith, her two children Georgie Lea Smith, of Coupeville and Charles Knight Smith of Alexandria, VA. Her granddaughters Knight Arndt and Wynter Arndt, grandson Harry Smith and her brother Randall Widner. Plus many loved in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and her huge circle of dear friends. Renee was preceded in death by her beloved brother David
Widner, her devoted mother Janet Widner and her father, Donald Widner. All friends and family are invited to join us for a celebration of Renee’s life, Sunday, June 25, at 2 pm at Coupeville Rec Hall. If you wish to send flowers, Renee loved roses and bright colors. Or the family suggests memorial’s made in Renee’s honor to Never Finished Farming-Smith Barn Go Fund Me Page online at www.gofundme.com/neverfinished-farming-smith-barn. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To leave messages or condolences, please visit Renee’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.
George Thomas Wyckoff How do you say in words, someone’s whole life in just one paragraph? To be honest, the family wants to be witty and clever and on the other hand we want to be serious and respectful. How do you choose? Well, Tom was all of that. He was serious about his family, career and flying, and respectful of the Lord. He was goofy with his wife, daughters and friends, and witty or clever when the situation called for it. Tom was born 78 years ago, in Neptune, NJ, to George Ernest Wyckoff and Esther Harsin Wyckoff. He graduated from Manasquan High School, but not before he met the love of his life, Nancy Mae Stoer. (It is well known in the family that they met in detention!) The two continued dating as Tom enlisted in the Navy, and Nancy went to nursing school. They married March 25, 1961 and started the adventure of their lives. Tom had an illustrious career in the Navy, first as enlisted, then after Officer Candidate School, became commissioned as an officer. He was an awesome Bombardier Navigator (BN), served in Vietnam with hundreds of successful missions; had several different duty station tours, including Japan in 1975 and 1980; served with VA-52 on the Kitty Hawk, with VA-115 on the Midway, and with VA-128; completed over 2000 hours in the A-6 Intruder, and retired as a LCDR in 1987! Not quite ready to retire, he began working on the base as a flight simulator instructor, eager to continue working with the A-6 intruder for 12 more years. After his second retirement, he was able to pursue yet another long-time dream – getting his private pilot’s license and spending many hours flying several airplanes owned by the Cascade Flying Club. He and Nancy enjoyed many $100 hamburgers at various places. He was an adoring husband and a tolerant father of four daughters who all gave his life more meaning and more adventure than he ever thought he’d see. These great adventures included traveling/camping across the country between duty stations. Imagine traveling with a wife and four daughters, not to mention numerous cats, turtles, a hamster, and what happened to the parakeet? As the daughters moved on with their lives, he and his wife continued the traveling and camping tradition, enjoying Washington State Parks, and more adventures on those trips to Alaska, Ireland, Scotland, Australia and most recently, the rivers of Europe, gave him great joy. In between trips, Tom enjoyed cooking, watching the Seahawks, NASCAR, reading, playing his “flat friends,” keeping up with current events, learning new words, and playing cards with the ladies. Tom’s earth dwelling people are his crazy and loving wife of 56 years, Nancy, and his wacky and loveable daughters, Debbie, Laura, Susie and Mo. Besides his mammoth cats, Watson and Sherlock, he has 8 Grands and 2 Greats. His Maine lander sister, Lois Gray, lives in New Jersey. Family who passed on before Tom were his parents, Ernie and Esther Wyckoff and In-laws, Bill and Violet Stoer (aka Granny Vi). Tom used to tell Nancy, “Stick with me, baby, I’ll show you the world.” And he did.
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