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SALMON FROM A BOAT? I have to laugh instead of getting upset at this state’s decisions when it comes to salmon management. I’m speaking of the “shore fishing only” rule for Marine Area 9 from August 16 to September 4; “Fishing from a floating device prohibited.” We will only be allowed to keep hatchery Coho in this area the whole season. So, to me, what is the difference how I attempt to catch my fish? Standing on shore or standing in my boat?

First, you and I paid to raise and catch the non-wild fish, and second, how much public beach access is there to area 9 waters? And don’t forget the fee for the Discover Pass to park near the fishing beaches. I believe the state is making this odd rule to give us a chance at the pink salmon, so good on them for that. I realize managing the resource is no easy task, and trying to make everyone happy would be an almost impossible endeavor, but some of the ideas they come up with seem like they were made by people who have never fished this area of water, or paid the price of owning a boat to go fishing. Ok, I’ve said my piece and I love to fish! So let’s talk about how to catch the coho and pink salmon.

Growing up in Idaho, Dad and I fished for rainbow trout a lot and our favorite way to fish was to troll small flatfish, spinners and spoons for them. Because I love the takedown of a trolling rod I will usually troll for salmon, however, I am not afraid to stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow fishermen on a productive beach. I still use the basic trout trolling technique to catch salmon, the difference is the terminal tackle is bigger bigger swivels, heavier test leader, and bigger spoons and lures. Coho and pink salmon will normally be found in the upper water column, from the surface down to around 75 feet, so these fish can be targeted without the use of a downrigger. There are simple devices on the market to help get the lure to the fish such as the “Pink Lady,” “Deep Six” and “Dipsy Diver.” These small, usually plastic divers, when towed behind the boat, dive down and keep the lure or bait in the strike zone until a fish bites at which point the trigger mechanism on the diver releases and the diver will now work its way toward the surface with hopefully the fish in full fight mode. Another way down to the fish is simply tie a 5 or 6 oz. lead banana weight to your main line on one end, then tie a 40 to 50 inch 30# leader on the opposite end, then tie on your lure of choice. Depending on your troll speed, the banana weight will sink from 15 to 25 feet, well into the coho and pink salmon fish zone. I have tied a 2.5 inch pink “Buzz bomb” directly onto my mainline, let it out 30 yards behind the moving boat and caught both coho and pinks; if the fish are there they will bite. When I troll for coho I start out with a large size all chrome flasher with a 40 inch leader and a white lightning “Coho killer” spoon. If I don’t hook any fish in an hour or so I switch to a large green/ silver flasher with either a green spatter pattern hoochie squid, or a green or black “Gold Star” brand cookies and cream 3.5 inch spoon. Then, if I still haven’t had any takedowns, I start throwing the kitchen sink at them. I will try a little larger 4.0 spoon and start adding a small amount of herring “smelly jelly” to the spoon. Be sure to wash the jelly off the spoon when finished fishing for the day with warm soapy water because

the jelly, if left on long enough, will start to eat the paint scheme off the lure.

A couple other things I regularly do while trolling is vary my trolling patterns. I mix in some shallow turns - the inside gear will slow down slightly and the outside gear will speed up slightly - and sometimes this subtle change in spoon flutter will trigger a strike.

Boat speed is another important factor with trolling. Coho’s like faster speeds so speed up to 2.5 to 3.0 mph, and whenever current is present troll with the current. Pinks will strike the same gear I use for Coho but they do have an eye for pink lures so mix in a pink and white spoon. Another way I’ve landed some fish while traveling to a trolling spot is a pink “Buzz Bomb” tied to 15# test on my spinning rod and have it ready to cast at a jumping salmon or a swirl of water created by a school of fish, my son and I call this “run and gun.” Use birds and boats to help narrow down your search. Birds will circle and dive at bait fish driven to the surface by hungry salmon and a crowd of fishing boats can be a good place to start your troll.

Shore fishing can be more enjoyable than boat fishing because I’m not dealing with all of the boat related tasks and I have seen the shore bite turn red hot! Everyone has a fish on the line. It also makes it easier to bring young fishermen - my daughter didn’t like the boat but she was happy to go fish from shore with me. Maybe it was all the driftwood forts we made instead. Medium heavy casting lures in pink, chartreuse, and pearl with a blue stripe will catch these transiting fish; they are easy to fish and require very little attention. Herring under a float is gaining popularity each year. Tie up a herring leader with a good quality #2 octopus hook and thread on a thawed herring. Next, attach a float of your choice about 3 to 4 feet above the herring and carefully cast out into the current and wait for the float to disappear!

Whether you troll or bank fish this season, fishing should be exciting despite the restrictions. With the sudden changes in regulations, I recommend watching the WDFW website closely and scan the “emergency rule change” section often. The state can quickly open an area as well as close one. We will be talking salmon all summer so get ready, the fish are coming! GOOD LUCK!!

Zack Wallace

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Now that I have reached a new decade of delightful deliberation and de-abilitation, it is time for me to take a big, deep breath.

There. I feel older already.

AAADD Thanks to the Phreeland Fantom for his submission of the following Internet interlude of jocularity. If you have heard this AAADD joke before, you will not be alone. Imagine you are the "I" in the story so I do not have to change all the I's to You's, and the verb tenses from singular to plural. Thank you for your acceptance.

Whidbey Weekly the block in Independence, Missouri.

Another time, I sat in an office chair President Truman sat in before he was elected. Truman had been campaigning in Thayer, Missouri during his early years.

Our Uncle Pat had a law office on the same street where Truman was visiting with his electorate. In need of a chair for the future President, Uncle Pat came to the rescue with one of his office chairs.

That chair is still in use today, in Thayer, still leaning to the left.

This is how it manifests:

A few days ago, while driving around lost in southern Washington, I came upon some great two lane roads up and down hills. One of those roads led to a lookout where Mount St. Helens was closer than those objects that appear in my truck's side mirror. I had not seen Mount St. Helens that close since the month before she blew, May 18, 1980, when our radio station got a news clearance to fly around the mountain under the guise of reporting.

I decide to water my garden. As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide it needs washing.

As I start toward the garage, I notice mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mail box earlier. I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car. I lay my car keys on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice the can is full. So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.

Ever the victim of reactionary purchasing, at the gas station down from the Mount St. Helens vista point, I bought a sixty-four page picture book called The Legend of Harry Truman. Published in 1981, this wonderful color pictured tribute to the Northwest's Harry R. Truman shares stories and quotes from his colorful life before it ended somewhere in the Spirit Lake area, at the foot of 9,677 foot Mount St. Helens.

But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first. I take my check book off the table, and see there is only one check left. My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Pepsi I'd been drinking. I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Pepsi aside so I don't accidentally knock it over. The Pepsi is getting warm and I decide to put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold. As I head toward the kitchen with the Pepsi, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye–they need water. I put the Pepsi on the counter and discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.

I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.

There is a movie called St. Helens, starring Art Carney as Truman. This 1981 film, featuring a cast of many extras from Bend, Oregon, is a fun return to the story of Harry. While we realize our Whidbey Weekly is a family paper, I must share some of Harry's colorful language listed on pages of the C.F.Boone published book, once available for purchase @ PO Box 10411, Lubbock, Texas 79408 for $5.95 plus $1.15 postage. Or, you can drive down to Cougar, Washington for a copy at the gas station.

Age-Activated Attention Deficit Disorder

I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table. I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I'll be looking for the remote but I won't remember it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.

I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor. So, I set the remote back on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill. Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.

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Regarding the crowds, Harry said, “Everybody in the %$^&ed country is up here.”

Regarding flying out of Spirit Lake in later years, Harry said, “You'd have to take off in a circle until one pontoon lifted off. That's the only way you'd get off the ^&%$ed lake.”

Regarding the possibility of eruption, Harry said, “It could go on shaking forever, or, it could erupt tomorrow. I hope it don't blow. That would ruin the top. I have plans for a new lodge up there. We, my company and I, Burlington Northern Railroad and I, we own the top of the mountain. If we built a lodge up there, this would blow the %# thing to Spokane.”

Thank you, Harry, for being Harry. I would expect nothing less from a man born in West Virginia.

At the end of the day, the car isn't washed, the bills aren't paid, there is a warm can of Pepsi sitting on the counter, the flowers don't have enough water, there is still only one check in my check book, I can't find the remote, I can't find my glasses, and I don't remember what I did with the car keys. Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day, but I'm really tired. I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

Quote note Thanks to Nat's friend, who prefers to remain incognito, for the following helpful reminders offered for those of us spending this coming weekend at a casino.

Harry Trumans While I never knew Harry S. Truman, I did see him once, walking around

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“Play stupid games, win stupid prizes”..

Internet lore “These violent delights have violent ends”..Romeo & Juliet, Act II, scene 6 Have a safe 4th. Hug your pets and your loved ones, but not your M-80s.

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Bits & Pieces Outcast Productions Present a Staged Reading of a New Musical: Ghostdrivers, July 1 & 2 The Outcast Theater will produce Ghostdrivers, a new musical with lyrics and music by Steve Peha and Tom Bourne; book by Tom Bourne, as this years’ New Works Project. The staged reading, directed by Ned Farley, will feature many familiar local theater faces.

The story describes RV driving honeymooner “Ghostdriver Sam” who was whisked away from earth and his bride to forever roam the skies in search of a rest stop, guilty of certain unspecified RV-ing sins. The “Deciders in the Sky” grant Sam an earthly touchdown every seven years to earn redemption through undying love. Featuring the music of The Twangbabies (America’s Favorite Unknown Band!), Ghostdrivers: The Musical celebrates old love, new friendships and RV-ing kookiness in general on the highways and the byways of the heart.

The staged reading is on Saturday, July 1 at 7:30pm and Sunday, July 2 at 4:00pm at the Outcast Theater in the Fine Arts Building at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. Tickets can be purchased through Brown Paper Tickets http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2996009 or by emailing Outcast Productions at ocp@ whidbey.com and letting them know how many tickets you would like held at will-call (cash and checks only at the door). All tickets are $14. For more information about Outcast Productions, visit their website http://www. outcastproductions.net/ [Submitted by Carolyn Tamler]

Island Transit Service Improvements Coming July 3 Beginning Monday, July 3, after almost a year of public meetings, planning and coordinating with agencies across the region, Island Transit will implement service changes that significantly alter how they deliver fixed route bus service across Whidbey and Camano Islands.

Changes will focus on: Added service to Oak Harbor Route 10 and a newly designed Route 3 that provides access to businesses and medical facilities Greater access to Skagit Valley College and Oak Harbor Library Increased connections to the Coupeville Ferry (increased to 17 connections instead of the current 5)

Increased connections to the Clinton Ferry (increased to 28 connections instead of the current 20) Improved connections with Skagit Transit at March’s Point 3 new or redesigned South Whidbey Routes – 56, 57, and 58 that increase connectivity between Freeland, Langley, Scatchet Head, Ken’s Korner and the Clinton Ferry.

Improving travel times Extending service hours for select routes Streamlining services from Oak Harbor to Clinton Ferry The Island Transit team is just as excited to now offer RouteShout 2.0, a free, convenient app to get real-time or scheduled next bus arrival times. For more information on this app and other rider alerts, visit the Island Transit website: www.islandtransit.org. Island Transit will also implement a new website design in July to help riders and the public find and access information regarding Island Transit bus, paratransit and vanpool services.

In addition, the Island Transit team is working on plans to restore Saturday service sometime in 2018 to provide more opportunity for residents and tourists alike to enjoy beautiful Island County without having to worry about the drive. If you are a current rider, Island Transit is looking forward to improving your experience. If you don’t currently ride the bus, give Island Transit a try and let them do the driving for you!

[Submitted by Meg Heppner, Island Transit]

Langley Street Dance Come join the Langley Street Dance in the Second Street Plaza, in front of Callahan’s Firehouse, Saturday, July 8, 7:00pm to 10:00pm.

Featuring local bands Krash Zen, with Levi Burkle, Rachman Ross, and Stephan Ross and the Western Heroes, with Michael Licastro, David Licastro, Lorraine Newland, Larry Neubauer and David Malony.

A poster design contest was sponsored by the Langley Arts Commission with the winning entry designed by Mo Jerome, who received a $250 prize.

Several restaurants are always open on Saturday night for food and drink. The South Whidbey Commons and Useless Bay Coffee will stay open for the event with special menus planned for that evening.

Grab your dancing shoes and join a Langley tradition.

For more information, email mainstreet@whidbey.com [Submitted by Lorinda Kay, Langley Main Street Association]

Volunteers Needed at NWLACC A volunteers’ meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 11 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm in preparation for the Taste of India, a Language of Food event, scheduled to take place on July 15, 2017 at the Northwest Language and Cultural Center in Langley. The event will include an afternoon Indian cooking class followed by an evening banquet, complete with an Indian buffet, music, dancing and the sharing of Indian culture.

NWLACC is calling for volunteers to support the smooth running of this cultural event.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks such as: setting up tables, serving drinks, bussing tables, being the parking attendant, running the music as the DJ, assisting the caterer and cleaning up. The perks include free admission to the event and a fun day of cultural enrichment.

Please email josette.hendrix@nwlacc.org or call NWLACC at (360) 321-2101 for more information.

[Submitted by Josette Hendrix, NWLACC]

Please Leave the Seal Pups Alone

Attempting to label the music genre proves nearly impossible, there is so much offered from classic rock sounds to R&B, funk, honkytonk and reggae and that is just the Western Heroes. Krash Zen describes themselves as, “A band from outer space, but not too far out.”

It is once again seal pupping season in the Salish Sea, and the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network and NOAA Fisheries ask beach goers to follow the regulations regarding seals and seal pups on the beach and to please “Share the Shore!”

It is an evening to enjoy our local bands and dance in the street for free. This is the second year the City of Langley and the Langley Arts Commission have brought music to the streets of Langley. With a change of venue for the annual Choochokam festival, many locals reported they missed the annual Saturday night street dance performed by South Whidbey’s own local bands. This inspired city leaders to continue this tradition last year, which proved a big success. Many who attended reported the event was like the traditional street dances of past years, where you were sure to see many friends.

Seal pups are born in our inland waters June through August. There are 3,000-5,000 harbor seal pups born in Washington inland waters each year. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act harbor seal populations have recovered to healthy numbers and their population is at carrying capacity (maximum population size of the species that the environment can sustain indefinitely).

Nursing pups remain with their mothers for four to six weeks and are then weaned to forage and survive on their own. Harbor seal pups may haul out in the same place for several days or weeks at a time; this does not

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Declare Your Financial Independence Day

We’re getting close to the Fourth of July, when we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in this country. The U.S. constitution grants us many of these liberties, but we have to earn others – such as our financial freedom. What steps can you take to achieve the financial independence you need to reach your long-term goals?

For starters, always work to build your resources. Contribute as much as you can afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. If you don’t take advantage of this match, you are essentially leaving money on the table.

While how much you invest is an essential factor in gaining your financial freedom, how you invest your money is equally important.

So make sure you have sufficient growth potential in all your accounts. While growth-oriented investments, such as stocks and stock-based vehicles, carry investment risk, you can help moderate this risk by also including other investments, such as bonds.

Another way to gain your financial independence is to liberate yourself from the shackles of debt. This isn’t always easy, of course – most of us have experienced times when our cash flow simply wasn’t sufficient to meet our expenses, so we had to take on some type of debt, either through a credit card or a loan. But the more you can control your debts, the more money you’ll have to save and invest for your future.

One way to manage your debt load is to build an emergency fund, containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, which you can use to pay unexpected costs such as a major car repair or a large medical bill. Ideally, you should keep this money in a liquid, low-risk account, so you can access the funds quickly and without penalty. Aside from possibly helping you control your debts, an emergency fund also may enable you to avoid dipping into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs.

Thus far, we’ve only discussed achieving your financial freedom through methods of saving and investing. But you also need to consider your protection needs, too. If you were to become ill or suffer a serious injury, and you could not work for a while, your financial security could be jeopardized. Your employer might offer you disability insurance as an employee benefit, but it may not be enough for your needs, so you might need to purchase some additional coverage on your own. And to help ensure your family’s financial security, you’ll also need sufficient life insurance.

You also might want to protect yourself from the catastrophic costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay. The average annual cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $92,000, according to the 2016 Cost of Care Study issued by the insurance company Genworth. And Medicare generally covers only a small percentage of these expenses. You may want to consult with a financial professional to learn about ways you can protect yourself from the long-term care burden.

By following these suggestions, you can go a long way toward declaring your own financial independence. Consider taking action soon.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Sponsored by Soroptimist International of South Whidbey For middle school girls going into 6th, 7th & 8th grades in Fall 2017 July 11, 12 & 13 at Langley Middle School This camp is FREE! Registration closes July 1 For more information and to register, call (360) 331-4127 or email marlaneharrington@yahoo.com

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Many harbor seal pups are too young to have developed protective wariness (escape response) and may not flee when approached while resting and warming up on shore.

Harbor seals use log booms, docks, and shoreline habitat on a daily basis to rest and regulate their body temperature. Please Share the Shore - stay back 100 yards if possible, keep your dogs on a leash, and if the animal is injured call the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network 1-866-ORCANET (866-672-2638) for Island, Skagit, and Port Susan beaches; or call NOAA Fisheries Regional hotline at 1-866-767-6114 for pups in other areas of the Salish Sea. Harbor seals (and all marine mammals) are protected by law under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Federal marine mammal regulations prohibit harassing seals to reduce human disturbance of important life processes.

Don’t touch seal pups! The best thing you can do is to leave the animal alone its best chance for survival is in the wild.

For more information about harbor seal pups in Washington State please read NOAA Fisheries “Share the Shore with Harbor Seal Pups” http://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/publications/protected_species/marine_mammals/ pinnipeds/6.7.2016_share_the_shore_harbor_ seal_pups.pdf For more information on marine mammals and the Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network, go to: www.orcanetwork. org/strandings.html or visit the Langley Whale Center at 115 Anthes in Langley, Whidbey Island, WA, open Thursdays - Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm.

[Submitted by Orca Network]

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“The success of the Goose Grocer over the past three years has made it possible for us to take this significant step forward in our organizational history,” according to Sandra Whiting, executive director of Goosefoot. “In addition to appreciating the Goose shoppers for making this possible, we will be forever grateful to the many individuals who donated to Goosefoot during our leaner years to keep us going.”

Goosefoot has already provided sizeable grants to Good Cheer’s Big Acre, Island Senior Resources, the Organic Farm School, the South Whidbey School District Garden Program, Whidbey Island Nourishes, and Whidbey Island Grown. The decision to formalize the grant program occurred when the Goosefoot board realized money would continue to be available to distribute. “When we realized our good fortune, the decision was made to open up our grant program so anyone fitting our guidelines and priorities could apply,” explains Kevin Engstrom, Goosefoot board president.

Goosefoot Community Fund’s funding priorities are for organizations or projects that accomplish one or more of the following on South Whidbey: Promote local economic development; Protect rural character, the natural environment, or historic preservation; Support a sustainable, local food system; Provide food and services to residents in need; Build community and support education as it relates to the priorities listed above.

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Whidbey Island Non-Profit Expanding Lodging by 50% in Phase 1 of 4-Year CapacityBuilding Campaign Whidbey Institute adding four structures in 2017, inviting community to July 22 Groundbreaking Picnic The Whidbey Institute gave contractors notice to proceed last week on construction of new lodging facilities for the educational non-profit’s Clinton campus. This Phase 1 construction is part of Whidbey Institute 2020: a four-year, $4.5 million capacity-building campaign designed to increase accessibility and better serve a growing and increasingly diverse community. The Whidbey Institute’s mission is to cultivate place, nurture community, and co-create experiences which grow our human capacity for compassionate, courageous action.

The campaign’s four focus areas include: 1) expanding lodging and support facilities to hold more and larger mission-aligned programs, 2) completing payment for 30 adjoining acres and increasing conservation easement protection throughout the cumulative 100+ acres, 3) improving Storyhouse and Youth Campus facilities to better serve youth and local community groups, and 4) supporting general operations throughout the capacity-building phase until financial sustainability is achieved.

The new Phase 1 structures will include Meadow Row North, an eight-room row house designed by Ross Chapin Architects and built by JADE Craftsman Builders, as well as three cabins by Live Edge Woodworks.

Meadow Row North will include two wheelchair accessible units and will use energy efficient, sustainable building practices. The

rowhouse modules will be constructed offsite in Bayview beginning July 2017. Live Edge cabins will be constructed in the Maxwelton Valley this summer and fall using local and salvaged timbers, including material selectively harvested at the Whidbey Institute during site preparation. After offsite construction, cabins and rowhouse modules will be installed on the Clinton campus starting late in 2017.

“Giving notice to our builder to proceed is an exciting progress marker for the many individuals who love this organization and its mission, and who’ve contributed to make this first project phase a success,” said Whidbey Institute Board President Kate Snider. “With the continued support of individual, corporate, and foundation donors, we’re confident that this is just the first step toward realizing the fullness of our four-year vision.”

“Capacity-building means creating new spaces to meet existing demand from program leaders who are drawn to the mission of the Whidbey Institute, and it also means meeting our core operating expenses through earned income from these expanded facilities. That means, by the year 2020, we’ll be able to direct our fundraising efforts toward scholarship support, new program development, community service, and purpose-driven work in perpetuity,” said Whidbey Institute Executive Director Heather Johnson.

The public is invited to the Whidbey Institute’s Meadow Row North Groundbreaking Community Picnic, a no-cost, all ages celebration on July 22.

“The community can expect a welcoming, fun event with live music, a delicious meal, and opportunities to play, meet neighbors, and see the Meadow Row North and Live Edge cabin sites,” said Whidbey Institute Communications Manager Marnie Jackson. “This is our opportunity to say thank you to those who’ve made this milestone possible and to welcome our community for some summer fun in the meadow.”

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Coupeville Lions Garage Sale Friday, June 30, 1:00pm-6:00pm (Preview only) Saturday, July 1, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, July 2, 9:00am-1:00pm Coupeville Elementary School The “Biggest and Best” garage sale in the world! Presented by the Coupeville Lions Club, all proceeds fund Lions’ community and youth programs.

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

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, July 1, 8:00am-12:00pm Whidbey Masonic Lodge 15, Coupeville Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, juice & tea or coffee. $8/Adults, $4/ Children 12 & under, 3 and under free.

Annual Strawberry Social Saturday, July 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Strawberry waffle, shortcake or sundae, beverage included, takeout available. $7 or $5 for half order. Proceeds support mission work. The church is located at 608 N. Main St.

Oak Harbor Garden Club Tour Saturday, July 1, 10:00am-4:00pm $18 donation includes access to six wonderful gardens, refreshments, and live entertainment.

Tickets available at the following locations: Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Greenhouse Florist & Nursery, Hummingbird Farm Nursery & Gardens, Mailliard’s Landing Nursery, Wind & Tide Bookshop, bayleaf, and 3 Sisters Market.

37th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby Saturday, July 1, 12:00pm-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

Live Music: Ike and the Ol Man Saturday, July 1, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville A father-son duo playing Acoustic/Piano Coffee House jams mixed in with new and classic covers that will jumpstart your weekend. No cover. For more information, call (360) 678-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Cool Bayview Nights Car Show Saturday, July 8, 11:00am-3:00pm Island County Fairgrounds, Langley 12th annual community car show and parts swap meet. Various prizes, plaques, and trophies, great food, and live music (Guy Daniels Band). Registration ($20 pre-registration/$25 day of show, $5 discount for military & veterans) and info available at www.coolbayviewnights.com or contact Brian at (360) 929-3277.

Langley Street Dance Saturday, July 8, 7:00pm-10:00pm 2nd Street Plaza, Langley Free The 43rd annual Langley Street Dance will be held in front of Callahan’s Firehouse featuring Krash Zen and Western Heroes. Grab your dancing shoes and join a Langley tradition. For more information, email mainstreet@whidbey.com

Live Music: Original Jim Sunday, July 9, 7:00pm Freeland Cafe, Freeland

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.” (PG), 113 minutes.

Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue Visits the Library Thursday, July 6, 9:30am-10:15am Coupeville Library Learn fire safety from our local fire department and see their truck up close! Bring your camera and join the fun! For families with children of all ages.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. 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.

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

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland

Forged from the vocal jazz and a cappella scenes, and honed on pop, rock, folk, country and blues, Jim sets up a solid foundation for his tunes with creative arrangements, tasty improvisation, a little keyboard, strong vocals, rhythmic guitars and a fresh approach to percussion. For more information, visit www. originaljim.com

WIHHA Presents: Homeopathy Thursday, July 6, 4:00pm-6:00pm Freeland Library

Start Dreaming Day Camp for Girls

North Sound Writers Group Monday, July 10, 10:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library

Unity of Whidbey

Join other writers to discuss, problem solve, share and receive feedback and work on the craft of writing. Everyone is welcome. For more information about this group visit northsoundwriters.com

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

Literature & Laughter Book Group: “Comedy of Errors” Wednesday, July 12, 6:15pm-7:45pm Coupeville Library

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July 11, 12, & 13, 8:30am-3:00pm Langley Middle School Free Sponsored by Soroptimist International of South Whidbey, this free camp is open to girls 11-13, going into the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the Fall. Camp activities will include tie dyed shirts, crafts, money management, stress relief, dance, self-defense, a collage activity leading to the exploration of careers, lots of fun and physical activities as well. For more information and to register, email marlaneharrington@ yahoo.com or call (360) 331-4127.

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 Explore Summer: Wild about Owls Thursday, June 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm Coupeville Library 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.

Thursday Clinton Market: Pie Making 101 with Heidi Hammer Thursday, June 29, 4:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Learn new tips on pie making in this demonstration by the owner and baker of Wild Crow Pie Co. Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, July 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Stories with Sonie Fridays, through 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.

Join Etta Pinkens, PT, CCH to learn about getting on track and staying on your new health track with homeopathy. Everyone is welcome. For more information about WIHHA visit www.wihha.com. Everyone is welcome.

Join us for a discussion of “Comedy of Errors”

by William Shakespeare. All are welcome!

“Comedy of Errors” will be performed at the 2017 Island Shakespeare Festival.

2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: Reader’s Choice Friday, July 14, 10:30am-12:00pm Coupeville Library Enjoy reading nonfiction? Bring a friend and join the discussion of your reader’s choice.

Explore Summer: Brushbot Workshop Friday, July 14, 1:00pm-2:00pm Coupeville Library Turn a toothbrush into a simple vibrating robot in this workshop designed for tweens. Build and customize your own brushbot using a battery, a motor, and a toothbrush. 10 kits available; first come, first served. For tweens and teens.

Explore Summer: Paint a Pig! Saturday, July 15, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Get in the spirit of the fair and learn to paint your own “piggy” bank. Please preregister.

Write Now: Writing Poetry Inside Out Sunday, July 16, 2:00pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library In Writing Poetry Inside Out you will explore and deepen your practice of reading and writing poetry through: 1. Internal development of your own voice, 2. Translation of that inner voice to the written page, 3. Polish your work through critique and the art of revision, 4.

Create and sustain your personal connection to the publishing market, and 5. Celebrate acceptances and rejections.

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

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

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.

Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley

Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

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

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artists: Claudia Pettis & Deloss Webber Opening Reception: Saturday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show will run through July Museo Gallery, Langley Claudia Pettis is well known for her oil and charcoal paintings of sheep. Deloss Webber creates sculptures in fiber and stone. Spoiled Dog Winery will be pouring their wines at the artists’ reception.

Sailing to Alaska: Paintings of the NW Coast by Rebecca Collins Artist’s Reception: Saturday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through July Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley The Sailing to Alaska exhibition opens in conjunction with “Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk” when Langley’s galleries and shops are open until 7:00pm. Featured artist, Rebecca Collins, will be in attendance and light refreshments will be served.

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

Saturday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Art Gallery, Langley

Alcoholics Anonymous

Whidbey Art Gallery artists continue their 25th Anniversary celebration this month. Music, beverages and snacks will enhance your stroll through the five rooms of art, Sculptural Garden and Petite Gallery. Look for those specially priced $25 items.

“Es Complicado” - Cuba Through Four Lenses

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

American Rhododendron Society Fourth Wednesday, 7:00pm Coupeville Firehouse, 1164 Race Rd. For more information, call Stephanie at (360) 678-1896.

Opening Reception: Sunday, July 9, 11:00am-12:30pm UUCWI Art Gallery, Freeland

Breastfeeding Support Group

“Es complicado” is a common phrase in Cuba as Cubans try to explain their history and evolving culture. Local photo artists Julie Boyd, Marsha Morgan, Marie Plakos, and Marcia Wesley capture the complexity in their expressive collection of photos from their recent trip to the island nation. Please come and meet the photographers, view their artwork, and ask questions about their experiences in Cuba.

UUCWI is located at 20103 State Route 525, the gallery is located in the building’s entrance foyer.

You can bring your own lunch if you’d like, tea and muffins are provided. Pregnant Moms welcome. Call Pregnancy Aid at (360) 2214767 for more information.

Meetings & Organizations Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

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

Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley

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

Coupeville Chess Club Second and Fourth Fridays, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library

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

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.

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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 encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

Gambler’s Anonymous Every Saturday, 9:00am Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville Downstairs in conference room near Cafeteria. A new meeting will start in Oak Harbor at the First United Methodist Church Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm downstairs in classroom 3, 1050 SE Ireland Street. Open Meeting.

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.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whidbey Island Fourth Thursday, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland 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.

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By Kelsi Franzen

Marketing, Education, & Outreach Coordinator Whidbey Island Conservation District

FIREWISE DURING THE FOURTH OF JULY – ARE YOU “EMBER AWARE” AND PREPARED? Summer is here. It arrived just last week.

Literally, I noticed its arrival on the official summer solstice – June 20. Not one day too early, nor one day too late. Finally! It truly feels like summer.

I’m sure the increasing frequency of blue skies and sun rays are welcomed by many of us. Although, I must say, I’ve heard more wishes for temperatures to stay cool in this past week than I have in the past six months.

Our desire for a mild climate, even in the “heat of summer,” is a testament to what Whidbey Islanders are all about! As thankful as I am that I don’t have to turn on my drip irrigation just yet – relying instead on the lingering moisture in the ground – I’m also equally grateful for the opportunity to get outside after work as light extends late into evening hours. Instead of clasping my regular hot latte, I think I’ll have it iced this time.

On Whidbey Island, summer engulfs our pocket of paradise like the way tidal waves fall upon shore. You can feel the hustle and bustle of walkers and drivers-by. Hear the echo of glasses chiming and laughter cascading out of local restaurants. Smell the strong scent of a salty sea breeze at low tide. Touch the cotyledon leaf as your newest vegetables emerge from the garden. Taste the sweet strawberries from your local farm.

Relaxation equals summer. Summer equals relaxation, right? That’s Whidbey’s signature theme, especially to our off-island visitors.

This summer, it’s also an opportunity for us locals to be prepared going into our hottest, driest season – a season where wildfire ignition potential increases. This summer, relaxation and wildfire preparation can go hand-in-hand. As a homeowner, wouldn’t it be nice to kick your feet up and relax fully, in all sense of the word, knowing you are more aware and prepared for the fire season? The Firewise Communities Program provides you with the expertise, resources, and support to do just that.

The Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD), in partnership with the Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue District (CWIFR) and Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) spent the past year piloting Firewise, a nationally-recognized outreach and education program, to Central Whidbey

residents. With funding from the Washington State Conservation Commission, Firewise empowers residents to work collaboratively to take proactive steps to protect their homes from wildfire. Central Whidbey was selected as the pilot area for the program on Whidbey due to the influence of the rain shadow, resulting in low rainfall in the summer months. Resources and support are available to residents island-wide, however, and partnerships with the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue District are growing as a result of homeowner interest expanding to other areas of the island.

Firewise provides residents with the opportunity to work collaboratively with local conservation districts, fire departments, and the DNR to learn about and create defensible space around their homes and properties – an asset to both homeowners and local firefighting resources during the wildfire season.

Many may recall two summers ago, in July 2015, when staff from four fire agencies responded to a 10-acre brushfire on a steep bluff at Fort Ebey State Park in central Whidbey. The fire was contained in part due to effective collaboration between fire agencies and local community members, and nearby campgrounds and forestlands were spared as a result. However, the event was a local reminder that given extreme weather conditions with excess fuel build-up and steep slopes, wildfire risk is still very much present on Whidbey.

Firewise emphasizes collaboration where homeowners learn about the science behind wildfire and are provided with resources about how to become the “fire break” in the event a wildfire should occur. With support from local fire experts, Firewise communities connect, learn, plan, act, and can become recognized nationally for their efforts in adapting to living with wildfire in their communities.

What influences wildfire behavior in a given area? Three main factors: Fuel, Weather, and Topography.

Most of us may think first of our neighbors in eastern Washington when I say “wildfire.” But we must remember, wildfire is a natural function in any ecological region, and isn’t necessarily based solely on your geography. On Whidbey Island, communities tucked within forested areas along the dry bluff zones receive prevailing west winds in summer and are more at risk. Thankfully, you most likely will not see any “thousand acre fire” events taking place on Whidbey, due to our higher humidity and coarser, fire-resistant vegetation, such as the Douglas Fir trees that dominate our forests, but it doesn’t mean Whidbey’s completely immune to wildfire risk either. What we might see, instead, is smaller, surface fires resulting from a combination of high temperatures, low humidity, a buildup of light, flashy fuels like tall grass or deadened surface and ground vegetation with no separation, and strong westerly winds off the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

All the more reason, this Fourth of July, to be “ember aware” and Firewise.

This celebratory time of year is the perfect time to not just prepare your homes and properties for wildfires, but to practice responsible purchasing and discharging of fireworks. Be very careful, especially, with fireworks if you’re near dry, grassy fields or by a bluff or beach property with steep slopes and homes nearby.

The Island County Sheriff’s Department serves as the Fire Marshall for Island County and communicates the allowable types and times fireworks can be purchased and discharged in the various regions of Whidbey and Camano Islands. To learn more about the times you can discharge fireworks, contact the Island County Sheriff’s Office and visit www.islandcountywa.gov/Pages/ AllNewsAndAnnouncements.aspx?news=79 Your fellow community members who live in those forested areas along the dry, bluff zones of our island will thank you in advance for knowing and following those rules as a precaution to keeping homes and properties safe.

For a homeowner who wishes to prepare themselves going into the dry summer season, fire experts often say the little things around your home can be the biggest deal breakers when it comes to wildfire risk. So, even the smallest, simplest of changes can pay big dividends when it comes to reducing your risk.

Should a wildfire ever approach your home and property, imagine three zones of defense encircling it, three opportunities to be the “fire break.” This “Home Ignition Zone” is your way, as a homeowner, to manage your landscape so fire is slowed and goes out. The three zones are as follows and include the home structure and its immediate surroundings:

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Zone 1: 0 – 5 feet from home Zone 2: 5 – 30 feet from home Zone 3: 30 – 100 feet+ from home Most of us live on properties that may have only one or, at most, two zones of defense.

Firewise emphasizes the importance of working with neighbors to practice Firewise together to be most effective. Your ultimate goal, should a wildfire occur, is to have your property and home be the “fire break.” You have the opportunity to adapt your landscape in such a way to work with, instead of against, the natural fire regime, and keep the approaching flames “low and slow,” instead of “high and dry” and finally “OUT” by the time it reaches your home. That’s Firewise.

Below are some key Firewise tips, organized by the Home Ignition Zone, we all can practice this Fourth of July to make our community safer and are relevant to Whidbey’s unique wildfire regime: Start in Zone 1 (0 – 5 feet): Work on protecting the most vulnerable parts of your home structure, such as the attic, soffit vents, and crawl spaces, by placing 1/8 inch or smaller wire or metal mesh screen covers over them to reduce the likeliness of embers or firebrands entering your home.

Inspect your windows and skylights. During a wildfire event, ensure they are closed so there is no opening into your home for a wildfire to enter. Glass windows are more durable than plastic, and double-paned is often more effective than single-paned window glass.

Remove dry debris accumulation, such as leaf litter and needles, from your “nooks and crannies” along the roofs, gutters, foundation, and under decks and crawl spaces.

Consider hardscaping using rocks, gravel, or stone in place of mulch.

Move into Zone 2 (5 – 30 feet): Consider regular landscape maintenance, including mowing your grass regularly and leaving the clippings to keep moisture in the ground.

Prune landscape plants which may be touching the home.

Choose native plants, which are often more drought-tolerant and fire-resistant than ornamentals, to install the next time you purchase plants.

Expand to Zone 3 (30 – 100 feet): Create separation between your surface fuels (shrubby vegetation) and ladder fuels (trees).

No need to clear the forest, but rather, focus instead on keeping your native vegetation intact, removing invasive species when you’re able, and emphasize creating vertical separation so your ground vegetation is not directly touching your ladder vegetation.

Resources, expertise, and support are available to Whidbey Island residents through the Firewise Program. To learn more, visit www.whidbeycd.org/firewise or contact the Whidbey Island Conservation District at (888) 678-4922.

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Senior Thrift www.senior-resources.org 5518 Woodard Ave Freeland, WA 98249 360-331-5701 GOOD CHEER THRIFT STORE 116 Anthes Ave • Langley 360-221-6455 www.goodcheer.org General thrift store with a large inventory of clothes, furniture, toys, books, housewares, sporting goods, antiques and collectibles. You will be greeted by a friendly atmosphere and great prices. Good Cheer was founded in 1962 to create a hunger-free community on South Whidbey through our Food Bank.

GOOD CHEER TWO THRIFT STORE Ken’s Korner Shopping Center SR525 & Langley Rd • Clinton 360-341-2880 www.goodcheer.org General thrift store with a large inventory of clothes, furniture, toys, books, housewares, sporting goods, antiques and collectibles. You will be greeted by a friendly atmosphere and great prices. Good Cheer was founded in 1962 to create a hunger-free community on South Whidbey through our Food Bank.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY STORE 592 Main Street • Freeland 360-331-6272 Gently used furniture, beds, building supplies, and appliances donated by the community to support affordable housing for low income families of Island County. Donations build houses. Purchases build houses.

Houses are affordable because they are sold at no profit, homeowners must contribute sweat equity to reduce purchase costs, low interest loans are provided, and volunteers complete a majority of the construction tasks.

Service area is Greenbank, Freeland, Langley, and Clinton.

SENIOR THRIFT 5518 Woodard Ave • Freeland 360-331-5701 www.senior-resources.org On the corner of SR525 and Woodard Avenue, Senior Thrift houses over 14,000 square feet, making it the largest single thrift store on Whidbey Island. As a program of Island Senior Resources, we help support vital programs and services to people 50 yrs. and older, with the goal of enabling healthy, active, independent and purposeful lives.

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WAIF THRIFT STORE - FREELAND 1660 Roberta Ave • Freeland 360-321-WAIF (9243) ext. 1600 www.waifanimals.org Fun thrift store with a variety of purrfect collectables, meowvelous designer clothing, Pick of the Litter antiques and so much more! Don't miss out on the barking bargains. Proceeds go directly to help Whidbey Island’s homeless pet population.

WAIF THRIFT STORE - OAK HARBOR 50 NE Midway Blvd • Oak Harbor • 360-678-8900 ext. 1400 www.waifanimals.org We have furniture, antiques and collectables plus clothing and household items. Proceeds go directly to help Whidbey Island’s homeless pet population.

BARC RE-TAIL 20018 SR 20 • Coupeville • 360-678-8900 ext. 1800 www.waifanimals.org We are the “Eclectic Bargain Store.” We have everything from a vintage grape crusher to a unique barber’s chair, from a University of Washington Football locker to an

Iguana cage, doors, windows, tile, appliances, paint, recliners, and so much more. You never know what you will find at “The BaRC.” Not only do we help support the homeless cats and dogs from our “Beautiful Island,” we divert over 250,000 pounds of salvageable items from the Solid Waste Complex and don’t forget we will recycle your printers, fax machine, copiers, keyboards, mice, and other electronic items for a small fee at “The BaRC.”Y’all come down to “The BaRC” and see Bobby and boys. Proceeds go directly to help Whidbey Island’s homeless pet population.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY STORE 350 SE Pioneer Way • Oak Harbor 360-675-8733 Gently used furniture, beds, and appliances donated by the community to support affordable housing for low income families of Island County. Donations build houses.

Purchases build houses. Houses are sold at no profit, homeowners must contribute sweat equity to reduce purchase costs, low interest loans are provided, and volunteers complete a majority of the construction tasks.

Service area is Oak Harbor and Coupeville.

ISLAND THRIFT 600 SE Barrington Dr • Oak Harbor 360-675-1133 Island Thrift is a non-profit that was established in 1977.

Proceeds go to a variety of Island County organizations and charities in the form of grants and gifts. Our store is full of great bargains on clothes, housewares, small appliances, books and much more. When you shop at Island Thrift you help your community. Open for shopping Mon thru Sat 9am to 5:30pm Donations are Mon thru Sat 9am to 4pm.

UPSCALE RESALE 210 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 1 • Oak Harbor 360-240-0776 www.sioakharbor.org Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor opened their store in 2012 with the mission “Best for Women”. We supply scholarships to women and girls, support many local charitable events and support mammograms and health screenings for those who can’t afford them. We have gently used clothing, décor, books, antiques, collectibles and furniture. Friendly staff and great prices!

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Whidbey celebrates the Red, White and Blue

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day next week, and Whidbey Island offers a great slice of good old fashioned Americana.

Celebrate America The festivities begin Monday, July 3 with Celebrate America, starting at 3 p.m. in Freeland Park. This is the 23rd annual event organized by South Whidbey Assembly of God Church and features bounce houses and face painting for kids, food, live entertainment and a fireworks show over Holmes Harbor.

“Celebrate America is one of those events that, once you’ve been there, your family will want to make it a yearly tradition,” said Dareld Chittim, associate pastor at SWAG. “It’s close to home so you are able to make new friends from the community, renew acquaintances with people you may not have seen throughout the year, your kids can hang out with their friends, you can relax and enjoy the quality familyfriendly entertainment and cuddle up when it gets dark to watch a dazzling fireworks show together.”

This free event draws thousands of people every year. Those attending can take a free shuttle from the Park n’ Ride lot located at Trinity Lutheran Church or from the Island Transit stop in front of Chase Bank on Main Street. Handicap parking is available across from Freeland Park for those with state permits.

“Most people find a place on the lawns to enjoy friends and family and wait for the fireworks show, so it is helpful to bring

a lawn chair or blanket to sit on,” Chittim said. “Regardless of how warm the day may be, it always gets chilly by fireworks time, so bring a jacket.

“Also, because of a lack of parking space, plan to bring what you feel comfortable carrying on the shuttle or the on the half mile or so walk from Freeland down to the park,” he continued. “We also ask that people leave alcohol and their own fireworks at home for this event.”

Food vendors begin serving at 4 p.m. and live entertainment starts at 6 p.m. This year’s lineup features the Rockabilly swing band Swingy; comedy and high level circus tricks with JuggleMania at 7:05 p.m.; Whidbey’s own Shifty Sailors will entertain with songs of the sea at 8 p.m.; and Hair Nation, a classic hair rock tribute band, will take the stage at 9 p.m. All of this leads up to the patriotic finale.

“It’s a really cool experience of hearing some of the inspirational patriotic music and seeing the American flags waving and enjoying time with friends and family – it’s just a really fun evening to be part of,” said Chittim.

Cost to put on this event is approximately $35,000, all of which comes from the community.

“The biggest challenge we always face is looking at the ever increasing costs of putting the event together. One year the sound system rental goes up and the next year the cost of the fireworks show increases. And the next year it’s something else,” Chittim said. “The amazing thing is to watch and see how the event is fully funded year after year by the individuals and businesses in our great community.”

More information on Celebrate America is available online at www.swagchurch.com.

Maxwelton Independence Day Parade The 102nd annual Maxwelton Independence Day Parade will make its way along Maxwelton Road in Clinton at noon sharp, Tuesday, July 4.

This long-standing tradition, put on completely by community volunteers, focuses on two things, really – celebrating the Fourth of July and having fun.

Photo Courtesy of Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism A tradition 102 years in the making, the Maxwelton Independence Day Parade features creative entries for those of all ages. The parade will take place at noon on Tuesday along Maxwelton Road in South Whidbey.

“I don’t know how many of the people that come live here on Whidbey, but thousands and thousands turn out every year in disbelief,” said Harriet Arnold, who is in charge of registration and publicity for the event, which is put on by the Maxwelton Community Club.

Pam Headridge photo courtesy of Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce It wouldn’t be the 4th of July without fireworks and the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce will present its annual display at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in Windjammer Park. There will also be a fireworks display Monday night in Freeland at the Celebrate America event.

goofy entries from different communities. My favorite was from years ago – it was a Swede Hill milking machine that pumped concrete.”

Political entries are limited, according to Arnold, so the Independence Day Parade offers the perfect opportunity for people to get creative.

“People can do whatever they want,” she said. “Some people are into ecology and do interesting floats and entries about that, for example. It’s something different every year.”

Registration for the parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning at Swede Hill Road. The parade will make its way at noon along Maxwelton Road from Swede Hill Road to the boat launch at Dave Mackie Park, approximately a half mile route.

Because the area does get congested, a free shuttle is offered from the Little Brown Church at 7027 Maxwelton Road beginning at 10:30 going south. Return shuttles going north will be offered from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

“We get a lot of walkers, bikers, scooters – lots of kids ride those,” she described. “We also get vehicles and a lot of

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Summer meal programs available for Whidbey youth

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Many Whidbey Island families rely on the school lunch program to provide nutritious meals for youth throughout the school year.

But even though school’s out for summer, youth still have access to healthy meals.

The Oak Harbor School District began its free Summer Food Service Program this week and it will run Monday through Friday through August 25. All children 18 and under may participate in this free program. There is no need to register or sign up in advance.

“With funding from the USDA, Oak Harbor Public Schools has the privilege of serving one nutritional meal every day, Monday through Friday, to children in our community up through age 18,” said OHSD communica-

tion officer Conor Laffey. “All they have to do is visit one of the five approved locations.”

Free meals will be served at the following Oak Harbor locations and times: Their Children’s Place: 531 SW 6th Avenue; 10:30 a.m.

Crescent Harbor Elementary School playground: 330 E. Crescent Harbor Road; 11 a.m.

must be eaten on site. There will be no food service Tuesday, July 4.

This is a United States Department of Agriculture program. Meals meet USDA requirements and each includes milk, fruit, vegetable, meat and bread.

School officials anticipate they will serve 10,000 meals to Oak Harbor youth again this summer.

Roller Barn: 98 NE Barron Drive; 11:45 a.m.

“The summer meal program has been incredibly successful. Last year, we served over 10,000 lunches to children in our community and we hope to build on that number this year,” Laffey said. “This nationwide program has impacted thousands of families across

Please note serving times are approximate.

Meals will be served for 45 minutes and

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Victory Terrace: 2205 Egret Drive; 11:15 a.m.

Spin Café at Flintstone Park: SE Bayshore Drive; 11:30 a.m.

Photo Courtesy of the Oak Harbor School District The Oak Harbor School District begins its Free Summer Food Service Program this week, offering five different locations where children 18 and under can get lunch Monday through Friday.

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By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly The North Whidbey Help House has been an integral part of the north Whidbey community for 40 years, and will mark this milestone with an anniversary celebration Friday, July 7 from 3 to 6 p.m. at its historic SE Hathaway Street headquarters in Oak Harbor.

“Help House had many different functions before officially becoming a food bank,” said executive director Jean Wieman. “It was originally a crisis center and for a time it was an alternative school, much like the Midway School today.

“But there was a group in Langley – Helping Hand – that had members who lived on the north end who thought maybe there should be something similar here,” she continued. “So, the process began in the mid 70s to create a board of directors and bylaws, and on July 7, 1977, we became the North Whidbey Help House.”

From day one the Help House has been in the same home – the historic house was built in 1892 by Oak Harbor’s first mayor, Jerome Ely, for one of his sons. It later became a rental property, still owned by the Ely family. The property was deeded to the Help House in 2000.

“We don’t have a mortgage, just our regular utilities,” Wieman said.

“We’ve tried very hard to keep it up – it’s our house.”

The original structure is less than 800 square feet, meaning it has never housed all the necessary supplies. A 12,000-square-foot warehouse was built in 2002 and a 96-square-foot produce stand have provided additional space for the Help House to fulfill its mission.

In 2016, Help House provided more than 7,400 boxes of food, serving more than 18,500 people. Of those served, 36 percent were children, 48 percent adults, 16 percent senior citizens.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly The historic Ely home, built in 1892, has been the home of North Whidbey Help House since 1977. The organization will be celebrating its 40th anniversary from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 7.

“We’re starting to see more seniors,” Wieman said, noting that their numbers have leveled off the past couple of years. “We’re never going to lose clients; there’s that population that will always be there who will need help.

“And really, how many of us are only one paycheck away from needing help?” she added. “People are hungry 365 days a year.

Food is a basic need of life.”

Because the need for the Help House’s services will never go away, Wieman said next week’s anniversary celebration will include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. “to celebrate the beginning of our next 40 years.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Jean Wieman, executive director of North Whidbey Help House, shows off some of the history gathered about the organization to display at its 40th anniversary celebration, to be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 7, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m.

But none of its success would have been possible without the support of the community, according to Wieman.

“We have an annual operating budget of roughly $200,000 a year,” she said. “Of that, 82 percent comes from private donations. We just couldn’t exist without the community support.”

Wieman recalled a time a few years ago when the organization had less than a three-week supply of food left, a scary situation for a food bank.

“We put out the word and within two weeks we had 10,000 pounds of food in the warehouse,” she said. “I can’t say enough about how supportive our community is.”

Next week’s 40th anniversary falls within the Help House’s biggest fundraiser/food drive of the year, Christmas in July. Businesses and organizations will be doing different things to help throughout the month. A major food drive will be held Saturday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“The Oak Harbor Lions will be outside Walmart and there will be military volunteers outside Marketplace, Hagen’s and Safeway collecting canned goods and boxed, non-perishable items. It’s exciting to have volunteers to do this.”

According to Wieman they collect about 355,000 items each year for distribution. On average, the Help House goes through about 20 cases a month of the items it regularly gives away.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly North Whidbey Help House staff members Cindy Noe, Shawn Durbin and executive director Jean Wieman stand under the plaque showing when the historic home was built by Oak Harbor’s first mayor, Jerome Ely. The Help House has been located in this home on SE Hathaway Street since it first opened on July 7, 1977.

“Our board, staff and volunteers take great pride in being respective of our clients and being very transparent and honest and I think we’ve done a good job,” Wieman said. “Forty years is a long time. And we couldn’t have done it without the community.”

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Information about the Oak Harbor Summer Food Service Program is available by contacting Ken Harrison by phone at 360-279-5004 or by email at kharrison@ohsd.net.

Whidbey Island Nourishes, a nonprofit organization on the south end of the island, has a couple of different programs aimed at providing meals for youth as well. While the OHSD summer meal program offers cooked meals to be eaten on site, WIN focuses on providing ready-to-eat and self-serve meals.

WIN’s backpack program continues throughout the summer and delivers two meals per child per week, either to a child’s home or to the Good Cheer Food Bank in Langley for pick up.

WIN also offers a unique vending machine program. With two locations, behind the Clinton Community Hall and inside the Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley. These self-service machines provide about 1,500 sandwiches alone each month to youth on South Whidbey.

“We assume, based on quantities of food used each week, at the minimum they’re getting sandwiches but also fruits and vegetables,” said WIN operations manager Melinda Gardiner. “We try to focus on fresh foods and try to provide nutrition and make it a positive experience.”

The number of meals prepared each month has remained pretty consistent, according to Gardiner. Originally created to help a homeless teen population, WIN also serves families in transition.

“Our food bank does an exceptional job providing food for people in need, but I think we catch some of the people who are falling through the cracks,” Gardiner said. “If people get an unexpected bill, for example, and they have to choose between paying rent or buying food, being able to offset those bills really can make a difference.”

WIN also provides supplemental foods to students enrolled at South Whidbey Children’s Center and the South Whidbey Academy, where there is a stocked refrigerator so teens can take food home for an evening meal.

Sack lunches are also available upon request

Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Nourishes Whidbey Island Nourishes offers two unique vending programs that give youth access to free, nutritious food.

during the school year at the Family Resource Center in Langley.

Information and registration for the summer

backpack program and details on the vending machine program can be found online at www.whidbeyislandnourishes.org.

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CELEBRATIONS continued from page 11 No parade is complete without a grand marshal, and this year the honor goes to longtime participant Danny Ward.

event typically ends in the early afternoon.

It’s a short event that packs a big wallop on the enjoyment scale.

“He plays the national anthem on the sax every year for the flag raising – you just get goose bumps,” said Arnold.

“I love that it’s this quiet little street and you can’t even walk down it on parade day,” Arnold said. “There are thousands that show up and everybody’s smiling.”

There will be concessions at the park, according to Arnold. Hot dogs, chips, cookies, sodas and water will be for sale and there will also be a booth offering a real traditional American favorite - apple pie. Proceeds from the food sales help pay for the shuttle service and are donated to other groups on the island.

There is also the annual button contest. Children age 14 and under compete to design a button that will represent the parade each year. The buttons are sold for $1 each and those sales pay for the parade. There will also be T-shirts for sale this year that show some of the parade buttons from years past.

If the parade’s not enough, Arnold said there will be games and races for everyone afterwards on the ball field at the park. The

Oak Harbor’s Old Fashioned 4th of July The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce has a full day and more of Fourth of July activities planned for all those interested in participating.

The fun begins Friday when the annual carnival gets underway in Windjammer Park.

Saturday morning several young ladies will participate in the second annual Miss Pioneer Way pageant, which will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Whidbey Playhouse. (The winners will ride on the Miss Oak Harbor float in the parade.)

On Tuesday, July 4, enjoy a hearty start to the day with the Oak Harbor Rotary Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church. But if you miss the break-

Photo Courtesy of Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism A tradition 102 years in the making, the Maxwelton Independence Day Parade features creative entries for those of all ages. The parade will take place at noon on Tuesday along Maxwelton Road in South Whidbey.

fast, there will be a barbecue lunch served at the Elks Lodge from 1 to 3 p.m.

p.m. A community photograph is scheduled to be taken at 2 p.m.

At 11 a.m., the Oak Harbor Rotary and Chamber Grand Parade, featuring more than 100 entries, will march down Bayshore Avenue, leading the way to an all day “party in the park” at Windjammer Park.

It’s hard to imagine, but if kids get tired of the carnival, they can take a break with some fun and games every hour from noon to 8 p.m. Some of the planned activities include a water balloon toss, sponge bucket races, watermelon and pie eating contests, popcorn race, potato sack race and hula hoop contest.

Organizers say this year you may come across some special visitors.

“Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross will be strolling the park,” said Christine Cribb, Oak Harbor Chamber’s executive director, adding that this year’s event features other extras. “We have added an extra day of carnival along with five days of local food vendors.”

Photo Courtesy of South Whidbey Assembly of God Church The group Swingy will kick off the live entertainment this year at the 23rd annual Celebrate America event Monday in Freeland.

All of this leads up to the grand finale of the old fashioned celebration – the fireworks.

“Whidbey Coffee is once again the title sponsor,” said Cribb, adding the show will be “pretty awesome.” “[It’s a] $20,000 show again. Always a crowd pleaser.”

Thousands typically take part in this annual celebration and there are more than enough activities planned for folks to make a full day of it.

The fireworks show will begin after dark at approximately 10:30 p.m., capping off another celebration of our nation’s independence.

This year there will be a DJ at the park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The carnival will be open all day, the beer garden will be open from noon to 11 p.m. and food, arts and crafts vendors will be available from noon to 10

“It’s a family-friendly, fun-filled day,” said Cribb.

More information about Oak Harbor’s Old Fashioned 4th of July can be found online at www.oakharborchamber.com.

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About the Whidbey Institute The Whidbey Institute’s mission is to cultivate place, nurture community, and co-create experiences which grow our human capacity for compassionate, courageous action. Their guiding purpose is to engage in ongoing inquiry, learning, and transformation in response to the unprecedented challenges of our time— environmental, technological, social, moral, spiritual—and the call for a human response commensurate with our responsibility. They envision people and communities wholeheartedly and effectively meeting the complex challenges of our time. Their 103-acre Whidbey Island campus includes community gathering spaces, educational gardens, four miles of public-access trails, and facilities and lodging for educational workshops, conferences, and retreats. It is also the site of the Whidbey Island Waldorf School.

About the Whidbey Institute 2020 Capacity-Building Campaign Whidbey Institute 2020 is a four-year, $4.5 Million capacity-building campaign which includes four focus areas: Legacy Forest acquisition, Heartland construction, Storyhouse and youth campus upgrades, and operational support. Legacy Forest acquisition aggregates the 100+ acre Institute properties and updates conservation easements throughout. Heartland improvements scale the main campus facilities up to meet current and near-future demand.

Storyhouse and youth campus upgrades support youth and young adult camps and provide space for community gatherings and for prototyping new programs.

About the Meadow Row North Groundbreaking Community Picnic All are welcome at the Whidbey Institute on July 22, 2017 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The free, family-friendly celebration will feature food and live music in the Madrone Meadow.

The event will take place at 6449 Old Pietila Road, Clinton, WA 98236. RSVPs are requested at www.commitchange.com/events/ meadow-row-groundbreaking.

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Updates for Existing & Ongoing Agriculture and Critical Areas Regulations

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As a part of the Critical Areas Ordinance Update, Island County Planning and Community Development is proposing changes to encourage the continued use of agriculture on smaller parcels while simultaneously ensuring our critical areas are protected.

Under current Island County Code (ICC), agricultural activities defined as “Existing and Ongoing” receive an exemption from the full requirements of the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO), and are instead subject to specific Best Management Practices (BMPs). Under current regulations for an agricultural activity to be considered “Existing and Ongoing” it must have been in existence since October 1, 1998 and meet the following criteria:

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Farmers who have been conducting agriculture on R zoned properties continually since 1998 would now also receive an exemption from the full requirements of the CAO and instead would be subject to specific BMPs Farmers who have been conducting agriculture on CA and RA zoned properties since 1998 would experience minor changes to their BMPs that have been in place since 1999

Who this does not impact: New agriculture started after October 1, 1998 are subject to the full CAO Farmers who have been conducting agriculture since 1998 but are in Shoreline Jurisdiction are subject to the requirements of the SMP. To find out if you are in Shoreline Jurisdiction please visit the interactive map page at: https://islandcountygis.maps.arcgis.com For more information on this issue and the CAO update process, visit the project webpage: www.islandcountywa.gov/Planning/ Pages/WP17_CAO.aspx Please contact Island County Planning staff if you have any questions or concerns. Planning staff are also available to present the proposed changes to your group or organization upon request. Email CompPlan@co.island.wa.us or call (360) 678-7807 or (360) 678-7972.

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Small Miracles Available in Coupeville Small Miracles is a Medical Support Fund for residents of Coupeville who live in the 98239 zip code area. Small Miracles have been helping people in the community for the past 12 years. Coupeville residents who need help paying prescription drug costs, medical bills, medical support items - such as orthopedic shoes, etc., or dental bills may contact Small Miracles at (360) 672-5651. Help with gasoline and ferry vouchers for those families who may need to go off island for doctor or hospital visits is also available.

Small Miracles is an all volunteer organization funded by donations from the community. Donations to the organization are always gratefully accepted at: Small Miracles P.O. Box 912 Coupeville, WA 98239 [Submitted by Pat Marks]

Need Help with Your Prescription Costs or Emergency Dental Care?

Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is available for assistance with prescription costs and emergency dental care for low income individuals or families. If you live in zip codes 98277 or 98278, call (360) 929-3328 to see if you qualify for assistance.

Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey is an allvolunteer nonprofit organization funded by donations from local businesses, organizations and community members.

Donations may be sent to Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey, PO Box 550, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

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Local Business News Whimsies Hosts Art Show & Sale Whimsies is sponsoring an Art Show & Sale on Saturday, July 1 from 11:00am to 5:00pm in the courtyard outside of the shop, located in Historic Downtown Oak Harbor. The show will include at least twelve artists, most of whom have their art available for sale in the Whimsies shop.

Artisans include Pam Doph, Carol Cuminale, Yasmin Garcia, Cathy Goldizen, Charlotte Gray, Darrell Gray, Stacy Murphy, Alyssa Pries, Shari Thompson, Jacob Yount, Kyle Yount and Vicki Yount. A wide variety of items will be on sale including pottery, jewelry, greeting cards, wood burning, glass mosaics, special teas, photography, calligraphy, handcrafted beads, paper maché and more, as well as the Chocolate Flower Farm’s popular chocolate raspberry jam. Samples of both the teas and chocolate raspberry jam will be available for tasting.

In addition to art and crafts for sale, two musicians will be providing a bit of ambiance with their unique presentations. Julie Dickhaut will be playing her harp and LaDonna Everett will play the hand pan periodically throughout the day.

Whimsies is a small shop filled with an eclectic mix of handcrafted arts and crafts. VisiBITS & PIECES

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FARAWAY ENTERTAINMENT YOUR LOCAL MOVIE THEATER NOW SHOWING:

By Carey Ross 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.)

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.)

Baby Driver: The title here is appropriate, as it seems a bit like the stylish upstart kid brother of "Drive," starring YA heartthrob Ansel Elgort, directed by "Shaun of the Dead’s" Edgar Wright and featuring a killer soundtrack. Is this shaping up to be summer’s most unlikely blockbuster?  (R • 1 hr. 30 min.)

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.)

comedic genius of Steve Carell. I bow down to you, Gru.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 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.)

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The House: Somehow this comedy about a couple who start an illegal casino in their basement stars Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler and yet it arrives in theaters with no fanfare and little media buildup. Translation: Watch it on Netflix and hate yourself later.  (R • 1 hr. 28 min.)

Megan Leavey: Megan Leavey is a real-life war hero, who, with her military combat dog, Rex, completed more than 100 combat-zone missions, saving an unknown number of lives. Megan and Rex have won medals and acclaim, now they get their much-deserved cinematic due.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 56 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.)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales: This movie will make you want to only hang out with dead men.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 15 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.)

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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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

EASY FOOD FOR THE FOURTH My favorite readers, the weather is warming up (albeit ever so slightly) and when warmer weather wanders our way, it signals a grand event. It happens every year at the beginning of July… Independence Day! Aside from the fact summer sees many a grill or barbecue lit and gathered around, July 4th seals the deal.

This is a day where more people than ever will be grilling. Approximately two thirds of all Americans will light up a grill over Fourth of July and my family and I are often among those!

While barbecues do hail the serving of delicious food, they can also be extremely busy – preparation wise – for the host/hostess and let’s face it, making life a little easier when it comes to meal or party prep goes a long way.

So how can we go about preparing tasty snacks, sides and meals over this July 4th celebration? How about making your sides ‘bite-sized’? And this doesn’t mean only serving bite-sized sides or limiting your guests to just these teeny tiny little portions. It means making the prepping and cooking process more efficient, and in so doing, the clean-up far easier!

Take for example, Mac n’ cheese cupcakes.

It’s so superbly innovative. I’m always thinking

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up ways to make prep and clean-up a cinch and I didn’t think to do this. I found this idea online at www.nessmakes.com and it’s truly such a wonderful way to serve food. While her recipe sounds great, I will be using my own mac n’ cheese recipe for this. All you do is spoon your cooked macaroni and cheese into lined muffin or cupcake tins (be sure to spray them with nonstick cooking spray first), then top each cup with shredded cheese and bake at 350° F until the cheese on top is melted and browning ever so slightly. Remove from heat, allow to cool and let your guests just pop one or two or however many onto their plate and there you have it! You could do this very same thing with so many other sides. Broccoli and cheese rice ‘cupcakes’ anyone? Yes please!

I’m all about efficiency and ease when it comes to preparing food for large crowds. Not that I manage it each and every time, but I try!

This got me thinking, I could still use barbecued meat and simultaneously make serving and clean-up a no-brainer. How? By serving sliders. This has absolutely got to be a top contender among top contenders for favorite things to make and, because the options are limitless, sliders are fun! Pulled pork and coleslaw; barbecued chicken with lettuce, pickles, and mayo; mini cheeseburger sliders with grilled onions, mustard and ketchup; or even

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battered, deep fried fish with tartar sauce sliders would please any number of people at a July 4th gathering.

All this barbecuing of food makes me wonder what the significance of this particular method of cooking is in relation to the day. As it turns out, the tradition of smoking or cooking animal meat over an open flame or heat was brought over from the West Indies by colonists who settled in Virginia. By the 19th century, this practice had spread far and wide across the U.S. and was a popular method employed by politicians in order to get large crowds to attend their rallies. This used to happen on Independence Day each year, to mark the occasion as it were, even though Independence Day was not yet an official holiday.

So by enticing crowds to come to the rallies and hopefully drum up some support, they ensured said crowds were well fed with barbecue fare. As this tradition continued, and the population grew and people migrated from the countryside into the cities and suburbs, the practice of barbecuing became something a little different than what it originally started out as. From political sway to a more family oriented pastime, barbecuing over July 4th became more centered around those closest to us and sharing in reverie and merriment, all whilst enjoying the freedoms we here in the United States are privileged to exercise.

So while cooking and preparing are all part and parcel of hosting a cookout, I want to reiterate, we can make it easier on ourselves to do so. Instead of sliders, how about making cheeseburgers on a toothpick? Sounds odd right? Yes, but really very quick and easy and makes the clean-up after the guests have gone home super easy! All you do is turn your hamburger meat into a meatball, cook them as per your own preferences and assemble on a toothpick with all the toppings – a small square of cheese, a piece of lettuce folded up, a cherry tomato, and perhaps a slice of bacon also folded up, all stuck onto the toothpick with the meatball, plated ready for people to

just pick up and pop in their mouth. Easy and a definite novelty. If you have very little kids, you may want to avoid using toothpicks at all – but it's up to you, just exercise your best judgment and get creative!

In fact, you could probably turn a lot of traditional Fourth of July favorites into finger foods or skewered delights. From fruit salads to burgers, appetizers, cheeses, and even desserts – all of these can be skewered or… toothpicked. Yes, we’ll call it that!

But whichever way you decide to go with your July 4th celebrations dear readers, I hope it’s first and foremost fun! Enjoy the day and bask in the reason for the event, because we are so very lucky to live in a country as free as this!

I am including a recipe for pasta salad skewers. If you try it, let me know how you (and/ or your guests) liked it. Please send any and all comments, questions, information and most definitely recipes you wish to share with me to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@gmail.com, because as always, I’d love to hear from you so Lets Dish!

Pasta Salad Sticks 1 package Tortellini, cooked as per package instructions 1 container of cherry tomatoes 1 can black or green olives 1 jar banana peppers sliced into bite sized bits Fresh basil leaves 8 oz mozzarella cheese brick, cut into small cubes Italian dressing After cooking the cheese tortellini according to package directions, assemble the pasta salad onto the ‘sticks’ (skewers). Skewer a tortellini, basil leave, olive, slice of banana pepper, tomato, mozzarella cheese cube, and lay on a plate. After all of your Pasta Salad Sticks are assembled, drizzle them with a little bit of Italian dressing, and then refrigerate, and serve when your guests arrive!

To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

Dining Guide

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Breakfast & Lunch on the Water - Daily Fresh Baked Treats Homemade Soups & Sandwiches

Catering by Design • 360-320-3168 www.zaniniscateringandevents.com

360.678.5431 • 4 Front Street • Coupeville

A local food & drink establishment since 1932

Thursday special: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich

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Weddings, Retreats, Restaurant & Romantic Inn Dinner: Wednesday through Sunday 4pm to 8pm.

Lunch: Noon to 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

TUESDAY, May 23 5:19pm, Dugualla Rd. Garbage fire in the house. Reporting party tried to evacuate but subject is still inside refusing to get out.

9:26pm, NW Front St. Caller states the Historical tall ship which was moored in Penn Cove to a buoy, broke loose and is adrift. Another caller saying it hit reporting party's boat.

Reporting party is on boat in the water.

SATURDAY, June 3 2:37pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller saw male walk across street to Dairy Queen without a shirt on. Subject was then seen in caller’s backyard smelling a rose and also saw him several other places yesterday. Requesting call.

4:50pm, Crosby Rd. Reporting party let subject stay with him for a couple of days. Now wants him to leave and he is refusing.

11:42pm, SR 20 Reporting male subject stole 15 bags of fertilizer and plants from outside.

SUNDAY, June 4 9:58am, SE 4th Ave. Caller reporting a momma raccoon was in backyard then went across the street.

10:43am, NE 21st Ct. Caller is at dog park and thought she was only person there because there were no other vehicles. Hears someone inside port-a-potty coughing and throwing up.

2:51pm, SW 24th Ave. Two teen males seen with no clothes on.

TUESDAY, June 6 8:25am, SR 20 Reporting party requesting welfare check on subject. Caller states subject is outside taking off clothes.

6:45pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising male is screaming and yelling with a shopping cart.

9:13pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising male was yelling and threatening to kill people.

SUNDAY, June 11 7:24am, SR 20 Call generated by officer for subject urinating in public.

11:48am, SR 20 Reporting party advising customer’s transmission exploded in the drive thru.

Tuesday, June 13 6:59am, SE Pasek St. Reporting party advising cat is missing.

Please be on the lookout.

9:52am, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advising cars drag race every night.

12:42pm, Western Dr. Reporting party advising a bird is in a nest on her porch light and wants to know if animal control can move it.

12:55pm, SW Erie St. Reporting party advising shoplifters attempting to flee from loss prevention.

8:10pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising an intoxicated male in front of location is spraying water from a hose on the building.

8:50pm, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party advising subject threw trash in the doorway to a business.

9:24pm, SR 20 Caller advising a flashing fluorescent light is coming from location. Employee states it is to keep transients away.

11:43pm, NE 7th Ct. Caller advising their son called and told them someone may be in their yard.

6:12pm, SW Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising subject at park is carrying a long butcher knife.

Wednesday, June 14 5:56pm, NE Goldie St. Reporting party advising three subjects standing around a vehicle in parking lot.

All businesses are closed. Also advising two of them were playing banjos.

WEDNESDAY, June 7 1:41am, SR 20 Reporting party states four subjects standing outside residence. Concerned they will steal her scooter.

FRIDAY, June 9 3:28pm, Midway Blvd.

Caller advising male appears to be causing damage to building with his vehicle.

10:44pm, E Whidbey Ave. Caller advising male jumped into road, causing them to have to swerve.

11:11pm, SE Glencoe St. Vehicle impounded by private party.

1:22am, SE Glencoe St. Caller advising vehicle is missing.

SATURDAY, June 10 11:55am, SE 4th Ave. Reporting party requesting to speak to law enforcement. States he has an issue with a home invader coming into his home on a daily basis.

6:02pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising subject was at the corner throwing all the items out of his shopping cart and yelling at people.

6:15pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising transient male yelling at the sky. Requesting check.

6:43pm, SW Erie St. Caller advising they just saw two transient males sticking needles in their arms.

6:57pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller advising male is getting out of his vehicle and “messing” with other drivers.

8:15pm, Fort Nugent Ave. Reporting party advising transient male in area is yelling about how he was going to kill somebody.

8:28pm, NE 1st Ave. Reporting party advising four subjects are wandering around area.

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Life Tributes JOYCE DOLORES (HAVEMAN) RIP Joyce Dolores (Haveman) Rip, age 90, was called home to be with her Lord June 18, 2017, at her home at Regency in Oak Harbor. She was born February 5, 1927, in Lynden, WA to John T. and Elsie (Bovendam) Haveman, and was the seventh of nine children. She attended Lynden public schools, graduating from Lynden High School in 1945. At that time, she was employed at Peoples State Bank and later worked in the office of Dr. Roy Averill.

8:35pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party requesting bolt cutters to open lock on friend’s luggage.

3:05pm, SW Barrington Dr. Reporting party advising male subject does not have his shirt on and is yelling.

8:32pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising male subject is at location getting naked.

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On April 1, 1949, Joyce was married to Lawrence (“Laurie”) Rip in Lynden and they made their home in Oak Harbor. There, she was employed at Everett Trust & Savings Bank on NAS Whidbey and subsequently in the office of Dr. Mark Gabrielson. In 1956, Joyce and Laurie purchased his brother Jake’s dairy farm on Monroe Landing Road where they raised their two children. Joyce enjoyed being an at-home mom and farm wife for over 20 years. When her children were older, she again joined the work force at Olympic Bank, retiring in 1991.

Joyce was a devoted member of the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church where she taught Sunday School for 16 years and helped establish the church’s Calvinette (now GEMS) program for young girls. She was a leader in Coffee Break Bible Study, a member of the ladies’ Mission Circle, and volunteered as church Bulletin Secretary for 20 years. Joyce was also an active supporter of the Oak Harbor Christian School. Joyce and Laurie were dedicated foster parents, serving as the Interim Foster Home for Island County. They assisted sixty foster children between 1964 and 1970.

Joyce enjoyed traveling. She and Laurie visited Europe several times, as well as touring Africa and Australia.

Special memories were made when they took their entire family on two trips to Hawaii and two ocean cruises.

Joyce was skilled in various forms of handwork, including embroidery, knitting, and crocheting, and she especially enjoyed the lost art of tatting (lace-making). She won several ribbons at the Island County Fair for her work and in her nine years at Regency, she presented each new lady resident with a tatted hankie on their first birthday there. She was also an accomplished quilter and donated dozens of baby quilts to the Pregnancy Care Clinic. The absolute greatest joy of her life was her family – her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Joyce is survived by her two children: Launa Riepma and husband Leroy, and Jeffrey Rip and wife Rose, all of Oak Harbor. Six grandchildren: Leanne (Sean) Dubiel, Kelly Riepma, Jeremy (Kali) Rip, Cassandra (Mark) Karjalainen, Chad (Carrie) Riepma, Kyle (Shannon) Rip. Twelve Great-grandchildren: Haley and Brenna Sherman, Celbie, Tessie, Ellie, and Grace Karjalainen, Sadie and Josie Riepma, Emmett, Harper, Dawson and Anika Rip. She is also survived by her two brothers: Howard and Norman (Gerry) Haveman. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lawrence (2008), her five sisters: Waan Diena Hulst, Gertrude Rinehart, Theadoris Nieuwsma, Elsie Mae Haveman, Goldie Leenders, and one brother: John (“Budd”) Haveman, and one nephew.

Visitation for Joyce will be held Thursday, June 29, from 4-7pm at Wallin Funeral Home. Memorial services are set for 2pm Friday, June 30 at the Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Randy Beumer officiating. Services were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share messages or condolences, please visit Joyce’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

Memorials can be made to the Pregnancy Care Clinic. The Family wishes to express special thanks to the staff of Regency and WhidbeyHealth Hospice for their loving care and compassionate support.

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tors will find glass mosaics, stained glass, hand painted furniture, jewelry, calligraphy, greeting cards, altered art, paintings, art tiles, hand hooked rugs, and crocheted items. The shop also offers hand crafted glass beads, hand woven beaded jewelry, art totes and driftwood boats with sails made from original oil paintings, chocolate scented candles, soaps and jams from The Chocolate Flower Farm and many other whimsical treasures.

So drop in, enjoy a taste of tea and jam, meet the artists and pick up a hand crafted treasure in this charming little “village”. If you’re hungry, a “must do” is the Noe Jose Cafe just across from the shop.

Whimsies is located in the Harborside Village Mall at 830 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 105, Oak Harbor and during the summer is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 5:30pm and by chance or appointment. Parking is available behind the mall and at the public parking lot on Hathaway St. Simply turn left onto Hathaway St. to access both parking lots.

For more information, call (360) 682-2468 or email Charlotte Gray at victoriacharlotte21@ yahoo.com

Whidbey Eye Center Joins Cascadia Eye Cascadia Eye, award-winning vision center, has joined the Whidbey Island community. Whidbey Eye Center in Coupeville became a part of Cascadia Eye on June 1, when Dr. Michael Mequio sold the practice to Dr. Crowell, Dr. Siapco, and Dr. Pereira.

Dr. Mark Cichowski, also of Whidbey Eye Center, is now a doctor of Cascadia Eye. The staff of Whidbey Eye Center also remains, as part of the Cascadia Eye family.

Following circumstances that have left Dr. Mequio unable to continue seeing patients, the doctors and staff of Cascadia Eye have stepped in together with Dr. Cichowski to help make sure patients continue to receive the eye care they need. In addition, Cascadia Eye brings all-ages family care, contact lens and optical services, and access to a state-of-theart surgery center to the Whidbey community.

Cascadia Eye has served the Skagit Valley since 1985. They invite patients, future patients, and interested community members to get to know doctors, staff, and services on their website: www.cascadiaeye.com, and their Facebook page: www.facebook. com/2020forever.

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ACROSS THE POND by Miss Windsor

Wimbledon 2017 Hello darlings! Anyone for a game of ‘Les Dennis’? (Cockney Rhyming Slang for tennis!) - well, I don’t mind if I do! One must say, regretfully my dears it’s been a while since our last frolicsome rendezvous! But, true to form, Miss Windsor has returned to your beloved Whidbey Island brimming with oodles of vim and much vigour! Whilst being armed with her trusty wooden, vintage, tennis racquet which quite remarkably resembles Grandmother Josie’s 1950’s ‘batter whip’ – how extraordinary! Miss Windsor of course, also appears stylishly dressed ‘sporting’ a well pressed, white, ‘a la Wimbledon’ attire, in readiness to score an ‘ace’ or two on the ‘culinary court’ of her ‘cosy yet quaint London kitchen’ – well I never!

Darlings, One calls upon those frightfully keen anglophiles with a ‘love’ for lawn tennis! So, now that Miss Windsor has your full attention, One shall proceed to reveal a ‘smitch’ or two about the glorious history of ‘The Championships, Wimbledon.’ This world renown All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was born during the delightful year of 1869 in Wimbledon, London, England. The club held its first ever ‘men’s singles’ tournament 140 years ago in 1877.

It was attended by 200 male spectators, whom paid a ‘shilling piece’ for the privilege.

Apparently, during such tournament those devilishly lucky chaps feasted on ‘strawberries and cream,’ however, most shockingly my dears, during this era, the presence of a woman was not permitted – “What a blimming cheek,” One shrieks!

Moving on swiftly, darlings! By now One expects you’re very well acquainted with the rather frabjous, well-loved, simple, yet iconic, summery British dessert of fresh strawberries and cream! But, interestingly enough my darlings, just recently Miss Windsor discovered this truly delectable, fruity, yet creamy concoction has Tudor roots which travel back as far to the 1500’s – well, what do ya know!

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Well darlings, Miss Windsor felt a trifle flabbergasted when she learned a ‘myriad’ of Wimbledon enthusiasts gobble their way through an estimated yet astonishing 61,729 pounds of English strawberries, and 1,849 gallons of cream each year – “Cor blimey,” I hear you utter! Of course, accompanied by a terribly posh, gin-based, herbaceous cocktail famously known as the Pimm’s No.1 Cup, which was created by James Pimm of London during the 1840’s! However, darlings, to this day folks still remain shrouded by a cloud of mystery, as to why the vocation of strawberries and cream turned out to be one of the most famous refreshments at The Championships, Wimbledon – the mind certainly ‘boggles’!

Darlings, now One wishes to lavishly dazzle your senses with a brief recount of Miss Windsor’s most chucklesome victory on her ‘culinary court,’ so to speak! First off, One gently sifted through the delicate, brown tinged, yet slightly stiff pages of Miss Windsor’s 1906 edition of Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management and there she found, buried deep within the 2,056 pages, an age-old recipe for Tennis Cake! Of course, following Mrs. Beeton’s most welcome counsel, she advised, “Suitable for a tennis afternoon tea” – indeed, the perfect sweet treat to be consumed during those warm and blooming months of ‘summertide’ – how fantabulous, darlings!

So darlings, with much zeal, Miss Windsor erupted into a bit of a hop, skip, and jump as she galloped (neighhhhh) away to her kitchen of ‘grandeur’ where she proceeded to ‘whip up’ her next culinary revival from yesteryear! However, in true Miss Windsor fashion, of course such an exciting adventure wasn’t without some expected trials and tribulations! Although One followed darling Mrs. Beeton’s instructions to a ‘T’, One would say about halfway through it suddenly dawned on Miss Windsor that it had completely slipped her mind to preheat the oven – “Oh my Giddy Aunt,” she howled!

(American translation: surprise!)

Darlings, those whom are familiar with Miss Windsor, fully appreciate that she is quite a woman of action, therefore, she swiftly attended to the emergency and turned the dial of the oven to 160°C. But, to Miss Windsor’s sheer utter dismay, the light of the oven began to flicker – just like the flame of a candle swaying in a light swirl of air. Then the poor, sad, tired, elderly oven bellowed a deep pitched chorus of an awfully disturbing ‘clunking’ racket before it very slowly ‘gave up the ghost,’ as the expression goes!

As One can imagine, Miss Windsor’s heart melted as she sadly mumbled to oneself those famous words by the legendary American tennis star John McEnroe, “YOU CAN’T BE SERIOUS!” Oh, John, how we all miss your idiosyncratic yet humorous ‘outbursts’ on ‘centre court,’ Wimbledon! Yes, darlings, John was quite the entertainment!

Darlings, now Miss Windsor’s eyes began to well up with tears, coupled with immense concern, of course, for her culinary creation

Miss Windor's Tennis Cake with The Championship – Wimbledon logo ‘going down the pan!’ Indeed, it was quite a dramatic moment. With this is in mind, Miss Windsor sprang into action and commenced her resuscitation duties immediately. This entailed some much needed ‘elbow grease’ and the welcomed assistance of a screw driver. As quick as a flash, Miss Windsor unscrewed the plug, tightened the wires, and changed the fuse, but to no avail, the darn ‘Billie Jean King’ (Cockney for: thing) failed to resolve the issue – what a surprise! Miss Windsor had to think on her feet, there was certainly no time to waste, darlings! So, she called upon the aid of the local taxi service, and, still dressed in her ‘pinnie’ (translation: apron), Miss Windsor grabbed the bowl of cake mixture and other appropriate implements, then sped off to her ‘bosom buddies’ kitchen in hope of saving this ‘masterpiece’ from complete annihilation! Darlings, although Miss Windsor suffered a slight traumatic experience, luckily, her recreation of such a felicitous cake certainly turned out to be a culinary triumph – how spiffing!

You see darlings, Miss Windsor’s spin on Mrs. Beeton’s most decadent, moist, and luxurious Tennis Cake boasts an appealing light texture and colour. Bestrewn with a plenteous amount of chopped almonds and flavoured with a subtle zing of lemon.

Yet, even during such a ‘fiasco,’ thankfully darlings, Miss Windsor’s rather ambitious culinary ‘wild side’ made quite an appear-

ance. This certainly compelled Miss Windsor to infuse her cake mixture with a few generous glugs of Wray & Nephew White Rum – oh, isn’t she a trifle naughty!

Darlings, this delightfully toothsome cake is ready to adorn any well-dressed table when enwreathed by a smooth layer of white icing, and bedecked with pretty ornaments or a design of your choice. As One can see darlings, Miss Windsor chose to decorate her cake with The Championships, Wimbledon logo. In fact, such an artistic touch was accomplished by the exceedingly talented, darling Tracey, proprietor of Sugarcraft Boutique, Dulwich, London. As always my dears, Miss Windsor’s most recent blog, and recipe for Tennis Cake is available now via her website - www.misswindsor.uk - much obliged!

Darlings, following such an intense culinary battle on centre court, so to speak, it’s now time for Miss Windsor to hang up her tennis racquet and take some well-deserved rest.

One shall retire to her ‘dressing room’ with a well-chilled, ginormous tumbler of Pimm’s No.1 Cup! Until we meet again darlings, One would be extremely delighted to make your acquaintance via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook (@misswindsoruk).

Game. Set. Match.

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PASS - Post Abortion Stress Syndrome Wednesday or Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm Are you suffering from PASS--Post Abortion Stress Syndrome? Many women suffer from depression, flashbacks, suicidal thoughts, relational disfunction, and more after an abortion.

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Run In Color 2017 5K Fun Run & 1/4 mile Kids Dash We will splash you with beautiful color!

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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.

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.

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Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)

Second Tuesday, 7:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, Oak Harbor.

Every Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Every Sunday, 7:00pm-8:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church Annex, Freeland SLAA is a 12-step fellowship for those who wish to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. We offer relief for both those who suffer from a compulsive need for sex, and those with relationship-related compulsivity. We provide an environment free from shame and abuse where all can feel safe to share what they think and feel. You are not alone. For more information call (360) 989-4248.

Singles Bible Study Sunday Nights, 6:00pm-8:30pm Calvary Chapel, Clinton Join us for soup, bread, prayer, and study with other Christian singles. For more information, contact Kathie Warren at (425) 319-2572.

Babysitting services are provided. Children are welcome.

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Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club Second Wednesday, 6:00pm Race Road Fire Station, Coupeville Demonstration fly tying at 6:00pm, social hour at 6:30pm. For more information, visit www. whidbeyislandflyfishingclub.com. Enjoy meeting other fly fishing enthusiasts and venture to lakes and streams for education and fishing.

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South Whidbey Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group 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, 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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How to Design and Build a Set Saturday, July 8, 10:00am Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Interested in volunteering? Handy with tools?

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Rhodie Care Class Saturday, July 8, 10:00am-12:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Got rhodies? Got questions? Susie Reynolds, Meerkerk Gardens Nursery Manager will answer all your questions about rhodies. When to plant, how to transplant, when to fertilize, what mixture of fertilizer, when to prune. $10 per person. Sign up early, limited seating. www.meerkerkgardens.org or call (360) 678-1912.

Self Defense Pistol Class Saturday, July 15, 9:00am CWSA Range, 397 W Safari St. Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association will be hosting a self defense class for experienced handgun shooters or those who have attended a basic firearms class. Participants will need there own pistol, holster, 250 rounds of ammo, eye and ear protection. A coat or jacket for concealed carry practice is advised Cost is $50 and class size is limited. Please contact Al Lindell at (360) 678-0960 to reserve a place. http://www.cwsaonline.org/

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healthy and desirable new beginnings. Trust in the process and watch the 30th for clues.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) The boomerang effect is happily at play in your life this week. Good deeds you did long ago are apt to return to you in a like-attracts-like way, just when you need them most.

Help from siblings, possibly financial in nature, is one probable form of delivery. In the same vein, the opportunity may arise for you to help a sibling, setting you up for future return of the favor. Watch the 30th closely for clues.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Practicality is the key standard to follow in your decision making this week. A waste not, want not approach is best in matters of money and resources. Recycling is favored over careless discard. Bargain hunting is favored over reckless spending. An eye to the future good is your best bet for keeping yourself on track as you sort the useful from the useless. This is particularly true of the 30th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) This is a good week for you in many respects. A partial recovery from recent hits to your means of basic support, including blows that may have tested you financially, is easily possible now. Assisting you in this bounce back from adverse circumstances is your willingness to explore all possible solutions.

Resilience and flexibility are qualities likely to gain you another’s support. Watch how the 30th unfolds.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Injustice and tales of woe that tug at your heartstrings are likely to earn your sympathy this week. You may not be able to help directly, such as with stories in the news and other situations viewed from afar, but events closer to home are apt to find you taking action. The more selfless you are by nature, giving without expectation of returns, the more you will be empowered to help when the need arises. The 30th is telling.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There may never be a better time than now to face events that have been making you irritable and turn them to your advantage. This is particularly true in a financial sense.

Material benefits are apt to accrue from acting on knowledge that you’ve been sitting on that tells you where to attack the weak spots in your game plan. Where you’ve earned favors, don’t hesitate to call them due. Use the 30th to full advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) By following the urge to help, no matter where it leads, you may discover that the one helped most this week is you. A hands-on approach that utilizes mind, body and emotions equally is the way to go. Do not be dismayed if the catalyst to the process involves an ending or a breakdown. These often precede

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The winds of fortune that may have buffeted you financially abate to a large degree this week. Now is a good time to take stock of the damage and act to shore up the coffers. To the degree that you understand the ins and outs of the greater picture, whatever course of action you choose is likely to meet with favor. Risks are less risky now than if tested against the winds to come. Key players appear on the 30th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your financial situation this week is due for what some may call a “lucky break.” Luck in this case is really about reaping the results of your past charitable actions. The more giving you have been in the past, the more likely you are to experience a rise in your present circumstances. In the absence of such a fortunate uptick, use the 30th to deepen your understanding of your situation and the forces opposing you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are exactly where you want to be this week if practical applications for hard-earned knowledge is your goal. Some of your recent financial lessons have no doubt been painful, a fact that only increases their value. By using everything you know on the 30th, you may be opening the door to unexpected benefits. Not the least of these may be the opportunity to help a person of lesser means.

ACROSS 1. Relating to the foundation 10. Corn holder

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64. “Wheel of Fortune” buy

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your intellect is the tool of choice for running a smart race in the competitive business of information this week.

Numerous sources are vying for your interest. Your best filter for deciding which to heed and which to ignore is a detailed grasp of the subject matter. Tied for second is your own common sense. Use both on the 30th to read between the lines. The big revelation may lie not in what is said, but in what is not said.

16. ___-Wan Kenobi 17. Quality of enduring 19. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge

65. State containing on nationality 68. “My boy”

27. Eyes, poetically 28. Pelvic bones 29. Kind of jack 30. Seal between piston and cylinder wall 31. Jets or Sharks, e.g.

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37. Halo, e.g.

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11. “O” in old radio lingo

45. Biology lab supply 47. Will nots 48. Arctic jacket 51. No visual aid 53. Multiply 10 and 9

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

23. “My Name Is Asher ___” (Chaim Potok novel) 25. Certain surgeon’s “patient”

58. Allergic reaction

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Strategy born of detailed knowledge is a good start on your business endeavors this week. Add to that the willingness to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty and you are looking at a winning formula for success. Don’t hesitate to think outside the box on the 30th. You may gain the all-important element of surprise by using unorthodox actions and techniques that no one, including your competitors, may have expected.

© 2017, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

56. Trash hauler

6. Home, informally

14. Broadcasting (hyphenated)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The road to happiness this week may involve helping others who have nothing to give in return. Such acts of compassion often link to later good fortune, long after we’re able to make the connection. Watch the 30th carefully. At crucial moments, the smooth flow of events may seem to be just a bit too smooth. There is no way of knowing for certain that it’s your good karma paying off, but isn’t it fun to wonder?

55. “___ we having fun yet?”

57. Small buffalo 59. Endure 61. ___ brace (device used to immobilize the head and neck) 62. Any thing 63. ___ Verde National Park

12. Monetary unit of Ethiopia

66. “Raiders of the Lost ___”

15. Tear away

67. Marienbad, for one

18. Barely beat, with “out”

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Big Annual Cottage Barn Multi-Family Sale! Sat, July 1 and Sun, July 2, 10am-4pm (No early birds), 280 Ft. Casey Rd, Coupeville. Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles, Art, Home Decor, Kitchenware, Nice ladies clothing, Jewelry, Books, Linens, Glassware, etc, 2004 Ford Explorer. Too much to list!

Moving Sale: 2 love seats, coffee table, night stand tables, tv stand, entertainment center, boat anchors, antique shelf unit, Call/Text to see, (928) 699-6269.

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ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Bantam Chickens, hand-raised from chicks and very tame.

Free to good home only - not to be eaten. (360) 321-6031 (0) New & Used Horse Tack for Sale: Synthetic saddles, English & Western, $50 each OBO;

Lots of miscellaneous other tack and farm equipment available. Must Sell! Call (360) 678-4124 for more information (1) Excellent Grass Hay for Sale.

Good for horses, $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360) 3211624 If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

WANTED Looking for an older pickup, $2000 Max. (360) 678-7591 (1)

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You dig. Natural Deer deterrent. Robert Turner (360) 5795436 (0)

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By Kae Harris Scenic routes, and destinations worth driving for are all part and parcel of the Whidbey Island experience. But what if you could add to that? Embodying Island atmosphere, and living up to the essence of nature is a place down south worth every single trip - and that place is Island Herb.

Located in Freeland, Island Herb is a 21 + retail cannabis store and dispensary that gives so much more than just products. It has established itself among the local residents as a haven where the community is the fuel, where education is coupled with passion for an age old medicinal plant, and where people gather to strengthen, renew and create bonds.

Professionalism, warmth, and openness are what draw customers in to Island Herb time and time again, and if ever there’s a place as inviting, calming with people so willing to help all those who walk through their doors, this is it! Owner Lucas Jushinski and his exceptional staff endeavor to always meet the needs and wants of their patrons. Island Herb products are imbued with the same drive and ambition to bring the best of the best to the community and in terms of assisting those who have already found out about the therapeutic effects of an ancient plant, the staff continue to support them and keep them on the up and up with the latest in their product line.

As a medically endorsed store, Island Herb strives to ensure each and every one of their staff members are certified as Cannabis Consultants. The focus here is to serve the very people who make Whidbey Island the sanctuary it is. From the very northern part of Whidbey Island down to the most southern point, making the trip in will more than make a person’s day. From topicals, smoking and vaping products to drinkables and edible items too, Island Herb makes sure the store is stocked and staff are always ready with their extensive knowledge and expertise to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

What’s more, Island Herb now offers a 10% discount to military veterans which can be combined with their Senior Sundays discount for all who qualify. This is just one way of giving back to those who proudly served their country. The therapeutic effects of this medicinal plant are certainly not lost on owner Lucas.

Having served as a military medic on the front lines, Lucas is well aware of some of the harsher subsequent realities. Finding a natural alternative for the less positive effects experienced after his service, is what really inspires him to serve the community and tout the many benefits of the cannabis plant.

Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm, whether a visitor or a resident, Island Herb is one stop that is a must on any local or passingthrough new-comer’s list! For more information visit Island Herb’s website at www.whidbeyislandherb.com, call them on (360) 331 0140 or better yet, stop in an experience it for yourself at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F, Freeland, WA 98249.

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