Whidbey Weekly, August 17, 2017

August 17 through August 23, 2017

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Harvest Fest Races Coupeville Green Coupeville Page 6 www.OakHarborFestival.com

3 DAYS OF FREE, LIVE MUSIC & Hula

by Ate Flo ART, FOOD, SWAND Syrian Refugee Project PLUSZumba BEER GARDEN, FAMILY FUN Knights of Columbus Langley United Methodist Church Oak Harbor Langley ON BEAUTIFUL WHIDBEY ISLAND, WASHINGTON Page 6 Page 9

LABOR DAY WEEKEND • SEPT 1-3

FEATURING MARC BROUSSARD

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Upscale Resale A Thrift Store by Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor

210 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 1 Oak Harbor 360-240-0776 www.sioakharbor.org

50 NE Midway Blvd Oak Harbor 360-678-8900 7 ext. 1400 1660 Roberta Ave Freeland 6 360-321-WAIF (9243) ext. 1600

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Good Cheer 5 Thrift Store 116 Anthes Ave Langley 360-221-6455

Greenbank 20018 SR 20 • Coupeville 360-678-8900 ext. 1800 www.waifanimals.org

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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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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

How exciting! The publication date for this issue is the 17th day of the 17th year of this millennium.

With that kind of thrill, how much more excitement can we garner next Monday with a total eclipse?

If we only partially see the event, can the level of our enthusiasm still go full circle in our 360 area code?

These are the issues we face, ladies and gentleman. Can we achieve the thrill of going full circle while trying to witness a partial total? Stay tuned, or sleep late next Monday morning.

Altitude lag For me, last week's time zone flip from Pacific to Mountain was not enough to foster jet lag. However, the experience of going from sea level to 9,580 feet, or 2,880 meters for you Olympians, was tougher than troopin' and stompin' with a platoon of jarheads on a forced march around Camp Pendleton.

While dancing the limbo, one is only concerned with “how low can you go?” When hiking from Maroon Lake to Crater Lake in the Maroon Valley of the White River National Forest near Aspen, Colorado, one begins humming Les Paul and Mary Ford's version of How High the Moon, but in short spurts.

Boys and girls, breathing is easier at sea level, even if you have a mouth full of S'mores. The thought of hiking from 9,580 feet to 10,076 feet does not seem like much when reading a sign posted by the United State Forest Service, Department of Agriculture. The word “moderate” when used in hiking does not mean the same as the word “moderate” when speaking of Republicans. Furthermore, hiking at my age, without ski poles, hiking boots, a lined rain coat, gloves, water, and a transistor radio was as foolish as my once trying to climb Mt. Whitney with a six-pack of beer and cut-offs.

So, let me tell you how this all started.

As any sibling knows, the eldest gets the remote, the map, and the check. So when our older brother Lew decided we all needed to go to the Maroon Bells Recreation Area to possibly see a moose before seeing a play called Sex with Strangers at Theater Aspen, how does one respond?

March on, Marine, even if it is August.

After we drove up a big hill to get to a big parking lot to get on a big bus to go up a really big hill to go see a batch of really large mountains, I paused to breathe again.

Not being sure if I was breathing carbon dioxide or oxygen, or even converting the two, I breathed again. The things we take for granted.

Wearing my Hanson's Building Supply windbreaker, my Greenbank 98253 zip code baseball hat, my blue Converse tennies from the Atlanta Goodwill, and my recently purchased 34R used jeans from the only thrift store in Aspen, I was ready for the climb. Or at least I thought I was. How was I to know I was wearing women's jeans? The zipper is still in the front.

So, with our older brother, the retired lobbyist opera singer as our scout, we five Freemans headed up the mountain. While kids may ask “are we there yet?,” adult hikers in over their heads ask, “how much further?”

One thing I was reminded of last week in my birth state is Coloradans are as nice and helpful and congenial as any people I have ever met. When I dropped my container of quarters, dimes, and nickels while trying to board one of the RTD (Regional Transportation District) trains at Union Station in Denver, no less than five young people raced to help me pick up what I never needed. There are no pay phones in Colorado.

When I dropped my luggage trying to board a connecting train on line D (line C does not

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Island Consort Presents the 3rd Annual …

Luise Greger Women in Music Celebration 2017

When I stood staring at the train schedule map, a very athletic looking young lady asked if I needed help. In fact, as I looked around, every person I saw, male or female, was athletic looking. Was this a convention of fit folks? Maybe I stuck out as the only nonathletic confused person?

Aug 25 ~ 7 pm Noorlag Salon, Oak Harbor, WA Aug 26 ~ 7 pm Henny Home, Langley, WA Aug 27 ~ 2 pm Ballard Homestead, Seattle, WA With Gloria Ferry-Brennan, Violin • Eleni Matos, Mezzo Soprano Cynthia Morrow, Viola • Roxanna Patterson, Viola Fumi Tagata, Soprano • Sheila Weidendorf, Piano • Rebecca Wilt, Piano

Coloradans are courteous, helpful, and beyond organic. While I never saw a menu in Aspen that offered peanut butter and jelly, every menu I read listed macaroni and cheese. While I never saw a liquor store, I saw about twelve pot shops, all next to or beneath pizza shops. On one walking adventure in Aspen, I saw a man a decade older than me walk into what I thought was a Christian Science reading room. It was actually a Coloradan pot shop waiting room.

Maybe that is why John Denver laughed all the time. Maybe this is why Coloradans are so nice and helpful. They have no angst.

When the locals are not getting high hiking, they can get high down the street.

One place downtown in Aspen had a bit of activity with picture takers. As I approached to see why, I saw why. The name of the building was The ISIS Theater. I swiftly retreated to a Gelato stand.

Where were we? Now, back to the trail. I was just resting for a moment. Breathing, you know.

When an uphill hiker asks a downhill hiker “how much further?,” the answer comes in minutes, not distance. “About fifteen minutes.”

Of course, our big brother, also a grandfather, husband, and dad, did not start asking “how much further?” until we five Freemans were beginning to fade. Walking up hill on wet and slippery rocks, switch-backing like lost goats, finally takes its toll. Rest areas are limited on mountain trails created by wildlife and rock slides.

We Freemans are not quitters. In fact, we've been kicked out of locations around the globe. However, had we done our homework before heading up the moderate trail, we would have known the Crater Lake Trail is “for the more adventurous,” and “this steep and rocky trail” involves “climbing an ancient rock slide” and to “be prepared for thunderstorms and cooler temperatures.”

There is no hot chocolate at 9,999 feet.

So, what did we learn while hiking? When you have a professional reading teacher, recently retired, joined by a retired lobbyist opera singer and his bad kneed bride of forty years, don't read the recreation area trail map after the bus has taken you down the hill.

Read first, hike later. Read first, dress warmer. Read first, and maybe just walk a couple hundred yards to the beaver lodge and stop to see if you have cell phone service.

When I was in law school, Dad visited one summer to see if I was still breathing.

“Hey Jim, I hear the San Diego Zoo is quite remarkable. Let's head over there. I'd like to go to the zoo.”

About a mile from the zoo entrance, Dad began noticing all the cars parked.

“Jim, pull up to the front of the zoo, right by the entrance.”

“Dad, I can't park there. It's too crowded.”

“Just pull up to the front, son. Keep the car running. Here, take my picture standing in front. Make sure you get me and the sign.”

Quickly, I stopped my 1970 Volvo, put it in park, engine running, to take Dad's picture standing in front of the entrance to the San Diego Zoo. He quickly got back into the car.

“Let's go get a beer and a burger, son. Now I can tell the boys back home I’ve been to the zoo.”

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

Performing works by Amy Beach, Lili Boulanger, Lillian Fuchs, Lori Laitman, Angelique Poteat & of course, Luise Greger Tickets $20 Adult/$10 Youth 18 & Under Reservations Required for Salon Concerts (Not for Seattle Performance) RSVP: sweidendorf@whidbey.com or call 360-320-2362 Island Consort is an umbrella partner of Whidbey Island Arts Council, A 501C3, not-for-profit organization.

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, Approximately 55 percent of American adults do not have a will or other estate plan in place, according to LexisNexis. This number has stayed relatively steady during the 2000s.

I know a family whose son died intestate (without a will). It was exceedingly difficult for them. It went on for years.

Island County Democrats Hosting Annual SummerFest

tion please visit. http://nwirc.com/ or call (360) 255-7870.

Everyone is invited to come to this year’s SummerFest, which is at the beautiful Langley home of Grethe Cammermeyer and Diane Divelbess, 4632 Tompkins Road, on Saturday, August 19, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm.

[Submitted by Diane Kamionka, NW Innovation Resource Center]

The afternoon includes a gourmet hot dog bar (including non-beef and vegetarian options), side dishes, beer and wine and soft drinks, a dessert auction and the opportunity to hear from many of our local Democratic leaders.

There will also be an opportunity to enter a raffle to win a night at the Inn at Langley with a gourmet dinner for two, or a half-day sailing trip.

SummerFest is the major fundraiser for Island County Democrats and usually draws over 125 people. Tickets are available only at the door: $20 for adults, $15 for youths 17 – 21 and $12 for ages 12 and under. The ticket includes the lunch buffet and a glass of wine or beer or a soft drink.

His house had a mortgage, he had owned and ran a business, he had business equipment, furniture, all the stuff one normally owns.

Without a will, his family could not claim anything or even help the lawyers, because they had no legal standing. The house was sold by the mortgage company.

For more information, contact carolyntamler@ whidbey.net.

He knew he had cancer for 2 years and did nothing to take care of his estate.

NWIRC will hold the course in Everett

He was an intelligent person, but did nothing in this regard.

AND 55 percent of American adults do not have a will or other estate plan in place, so he was not alone in this issue.

So – where are you in this concern? If you are one of the 55%, as a friend I urge you to see a lawyer now.

Please do not go to ‘Legal.com’. That will just create more problems.

There are about 4 other documents that need attention as well.

Happy planning, Sue Tingstad, Coupeville

Artist Wins Whidbey Telecom’s Directory Cover Art Competition

Whidbey Telecom has announced the winner of its 2017-2018 Directory Cover Art Competition. The new directory cover, to be published in November, will feature “A Day at the Beach,” an original watercolor by Valerie Mayer of Point Roberts, WA. The competition’s 2017 judging panel was headed by Whidbey Telecom’s chairperson, Marion F. Henny, and co-CEO, Julia Henny. Two independent members of the art community, Sandy Robini and last year’s cover artist, Greg Thomas, also participated in the judging.

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

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

[Submitted by David Chrisman, Whidbey Telecom]

[Submitted by Carolyn Tamler]

NWIRC New Course Will Teach Entrepreneurs How to Get From Idea to Market Ready Quickly NW Innovation Resource Center (NWIRC) will hold a free six-part course beginning on Saturday, September 9, and meeting every other Saturday for 12 weeks. The course will be held in Everett, however anyone in Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom counties are encouraged to apply.

The course will take inventors, innovators, artists and other creatives through the process of turning an idea into a ready-for-market prototype. The subject of each session corresponds with a different stage in the entrepreneurial process; idea, research, prototype, test, market and launch.

NWIRC Program Manager Lara Merriam-Smith, an experienced inventor and entrepreneur, will lead each session. She will be joined by other subject matter experts and mentors who will provide valuable insights into the process of building on an idea. “Ten years ago when I decided to take my invention to market there were very few options for getting help like this to make it easy,” Merriam-Smith said.

The Build it NOW course was developed to help meet the need the NWIRC has seen in its area. “Too often, inventors and innovators regret when they see their idea out there made by someone else. Fortunately, the Build It NOW course helps take that idea and transforms it into a market-ready prototype,” MerriamSmith said. “Over the course of the last four years, we have found that using the innovative tools of Design Thinking with 3D printing–as well as some essential marketing materials–we can accelerate the process of getting that idea out of their head and into the real world.”

The course is free, however there is an application process to qualify. This allows for smaller group sizes and more individualized assistance.

The most qualified applicants will have done some initial research about their idea, perhaps even some prototyping. The NWIRC will also give priority to individuals from their territory (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan and Island Counties), but anyone is encouraged to apply or contact NWIRC for more information.

The application deadline is Sunday, August 20 and those who qualify will be notified by Tuesday, August 22. Those interested in attending can apply at http://nwirc.com/build-it-now/.

NW Innovation Resource Center is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2011. Located in Bellingham, Washington, the NWIRC works in the five counties of NW Washington to help entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators build strategies for success. The NWIRC also has an extensive network of community partners and mentors as part of their unique Just-In-Time MentorshipTM Method. For more informa-

25th Annual Challenge Series Race The Rotary Club of North Whidbey Island Sunrise is hosting the 25th Annual Challenge Series Race on Saturday, August 26 from 10:00am to noon on SE Barrington Drive between Island Thrift and the Post Office in Oak Harbor.

This Downhill Gravity Racing style race is in support of the physically and mentally challenged youth in our community. The event allows participants to experience the fun and thrills of a Downhill Gravity Racing style race.

The race cars are 7’ long and 29” wide and each car holds 2 children. The driver is an appropriately trained 10-13 year old volunteer; the co-driver is a special needs child. A snack stand with coffee and food items is available onsite for participants, their families and the roaring crowd during the races.

At the race two youth climb into the seat of a customized Downhill Gravity Racing car which has been thoroughly checked out in an extensive safety check program prior to the race.

With the slam of the starting gate, the car’s wheels begin to turn and they are off for ride to delight everyone. The cars, propelled by gravity, race down a blocked-off street. The OHHS Cheering Squad urge them on while the crowd goes wild. They safely come to a stop with the onboard brakes applied by the volunteer child. What an exhilarating thrill for drivers and passengers! Now, let’s go again!

You can help volunteer or attend the event to cheer them on. Everyone wins at the end of the day. Contact Challenge Series Coordinator at islandgirl.jan@gmail.com to volunteer. The Rotary Club of North Whidbey Island Sunrise needs course monitors, strong bodies to help with moving the cars, kid wranglers, and lots of audience to cheer on the racers, other positions available, just ask.

The Challenge Day Race is an annual event.

It would not be possible without the vision of longtime Issaquah resident Leo Finnegan.

Leo, the father of an adult son with a disability, brought the idea of continuing this type of race which Puget Power originally offered. This is the Rotary Club of North Whidbey Island Sunrise’s 25th year of presenting this opportunity to the community and they have only just begun!

[Submitted by Janis Powell, Rotary Club of North Whidbey Island Sunrise]

Island Consort Presents the 3rd Annual Luise Greger Women in Music Festival Island Consort–Whidbey Island’s resident chamber music ensemble–is pleased to present its third annual celebration of women composers. Named after Luise Greger–a prolific composer, a contemporary of Clara Schumann who was euthanized by the Nazi regime and whose great-great granddaughter has Island ties–this year’s festival features music of Lili Boulanger (a composer in her own right and sister of Nadia Boulanger–the notable composer and conductor, who also taught composition to the likes of Aaron Copland, Philip Glass and Astor Piazzolla), Amy Beach, Lillian Fuchs, Whidbey native Angelique Poteat and, of course, Luise Greger.

Performing this year are mezzo soprano Eleni Matos and soprano Fumi Tagata, violists Roxanna Patterson and Cynthia Morrow, violinist Gloria Ferry-Brennan, and pianists Rebecca Wilt and Sheila Weidendorf, (Director of the festival and of Island Consort).

Performances will be held: Friday, August 25, 7:00pm - Noorlag Salon, Oak Harbor Saturday, August 26, 7:00pm - Henny Home, Bayview Sunday, August 27, 2:00pm - Ballard Homestead, Seattle

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This concert is made possible in part by the generous support of Robert Crawford and the REC Music Foundation (www.recmusic. org), Elizabeth Derrig and the Coldwell Banker Bain Community Partner Program, and sponsorship by Abbey Arts & Ballard Homestead (www.fremontabbey.org). Island Consort is an umbrella program of Whidbey Island Arts Council, a 501C3, not-for-profit organization.

[Submitted by Sheila Weidendorf, Island Consort]

Music Festival Board Announces Volunteer Meet ‘n’ Greet Date The Sixth Annual Oak Harbor Music Festival invites all festival volunteers, and anyone interested in helping out at the annual Labor Day event, to attend its annual Volunteer Meet ‘n’ Greet.

The Best Western Plus Conference Center, 33175 SR20 in Oak Harbor, hosts the event from 5:30pm until 7:00pm, Monday, August 28, 2017.

Volunteers who have already registered are encouraged to drop in, meet their group leaders, receive their festival volunteer tee shirts, and get their questions answered.

For those who haven’t signed up to help yet, festival organizers are still seeking volunteers for the beer garden, merchandise sales, security, trash removal, and logistics.

“We do this meet ‘n’ greet every year,” said Festival Board President Cynthia Mason. “It takes a huge community effort from hundreds of volunteers to pull this event off, and it just runs so much smoother when we get everyone together to say hello before the excitement hits on Friday.”

Oak Harbor Music Festival’s 2017 lineup features more than 35 bands over 3 days.

It kicks off Friday evening, September 1, at 6:00pm, and runs through Sunday evening, September 3. The festival is held in downtown Oak Harbor on Pioneer Way and draws thousands of visitors to town every year.

Oak Harbor Music Festival’s mission is to inspire our community with the power of music. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the festival has provided scholarships to graduating seniors from all three of Whidbey’s high schools for the past four years in Island County.

For more information, visit www.oakharborfestival.com [Submitted by Cynthia Mason]

SVC Whidbey Island Campus Fall Community Education Workshops Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus in Oak Harbor will offer the following Community Education workshops this fall, featuring noted art instructors: Block Printed Greeting Cards by Linnane Armstrong Two-part workshop, September 23 and 30 from 9:00am to noon Cost: $69 Felt Hat Making – Patti Barker October 14 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Cost: $69/materials $40 Drawing Technique Workshops by Stephanie Schuemann – Three workshops, each with three sessions: Animal Drawing Basics September 25, October 2, and October 9 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: $69 Equestrian Art October 16, October 23 and October 30 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: $69 Drawing a Portrait of Your Pet November 6, November 20 and November 27 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: $69 For workshop information and registration, contact Tee Davis-Overby, (360) 416-7638 or tee.overby@skagit.edu [Submitted by Arden Ainley, SVC Chief Public Information Officer]

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

Lions Club Blood Drive

A representative from Legal Beverages will be on site with product displays and information.

Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit islandherb.com

Live Music: Free Concert Featuring TÜN

Thursday, August 17, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church

Saturday, August 19, 4:00pm7:00pm Coupeville Town Park

Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save 3 lives and we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment at DonorSched@ psbc.org. For more information, call Paddy Roberts at (360) 678-8746 or (360) 678-4105.

The church is located at 608 North Main St.

Put on your dancing shoes and join the Coupeville Maritime Heritage Foundation for a fun-filled evening of music, dancing and refreshments. TÜN is a self-professed funk, rock & blues band from Seattle. Local favorites the Shifty Sailors and the Bilge Brothers will also be gracing the stage as we thank Whidbey Islanders for their generous on-going support of Schooner Suva. Also, try your luck and buy some raffle tickets to win a Stay & Sail package which includes a 2 night stay at the Coupeville Inn and a sail on Suva! For more information, visit www.schooonersuva.org

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, August 18, 2:00pm-5:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Rock Garden and Ivy Glass will be on site with product displays and information. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit islandherb.com

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, August 19, 8:00am-12:00pm Whidbey Masonic Lodge 15, 804 N. Main, Coupeville Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, juice & tea or coffee. $8/Adults, $4/ Children 12 & under, 3 and under free.

4th Annual Run IN Color Saturday, August 19, 9:00am Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor This is a festive community/family event that’s a little messy and a lot of fun! The 5K begins at 9:00am and the 1/4 mile kids dash begins at 10:00am. For more information and to register, visit www.rueandprimavera.com or call (360) 279-8323.

Tour de Whidbey Saturday, August 19, 9:00am Coupeville Elementary School The Tour de Whidbey is one of the most beautiful rides in Washington. Join this wonderful event from the new starting point at Coupeville Elementary School, 6 South Main St. Riders have three routes to choose from, each with a hospitality break-station every 10-12 miles through Central and North Whidbey, including the Whidbey Century 100-mile route, the Metric Century Plus 67-mile route and the Half Metric Century 33-mile route. A family-friendly 10-mile route is also available.

Register online at www.active.com. Same day registration begins at 7:00am.

Hydros for Heroes Saturday, August 19, 11:00am Sunday, August 20, 11:00am Oak Harbor Bay Experience history in the making with 8 Grand Prix hydros scheduled to appear. Enjoy a VIP yacht experience, food and retail vendors, beer garden, live music, pit party, and more. For additional information, visit www.hydrosforheroes.com

Bluegrass in the Gardens Saturday, August 19, 12:00pm-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Bring a picnic lunch or purchase some BBQ foods while listening to three great NW Bluegrass bands in the Presentation Grounds. Bring your dog too (on leash)! $15/person. Children 16 and under free. Tickets purchased at the door. Music Line Up: The Neighborhood Boys (noon), Bayview Sound (1:30pm), Pearly Blues (3:00pm).

Island Herb Vendor Day Saturday, August 19, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland

Wag N Walk 2017 Sunday, August 20, 10:00am: 5K Run /1K Walk 11:00am-3:00pm: Festival Fun! Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road Join WAIF and other animal friends to celebrate the adoption of shelter and rescue animals and the difference they make in our lives. Lots of fun activities are in store for you and your canine friends such as games, music by DJ Heidi, contests, agility course, the crowning of this year’s King & Queen Costume Contest, demonstrations, food and pet-related vendors, and the Penn Cove Tap Room beer and wine garden. Best of all: FREE attendance for dogs and their humans! For more information, visit www.wagnwalk.org

Bayview Corner Summer Street Dances Wednesday, August 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley This week’s dance will feature Western Heroes.

This community dance is free and family friendly. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Rain or shine, dances move inside Bayview Hall if necessary. For more information, visit www.goosefoot.org or call (360) 321-4145.

Island Herb Vendor Day Friday, August 25, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland A representative from Solstice will be on site with product displays and information. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit islandherb.com

Tour the Historic Ferry House Saturday, August 26, 11:00am-1:00pm Ebey’s Landing, Coupeville The Historic Ferry House was built by Winfield Scott Ebey in 1860, and is one of the oldest Territorial Era buildings in the state of Washington. Rarely open to the public. The tour is free, but reservations are required. Call (360) 678-6084 to reserve your space.

Soup Box Derby, Sunday, August 27, 10:00am First Street, Downtown Langley Since 1972, First Street in Downtown Langley has been home to some of the speediest and wackiest “soup box” racers. Anyone can build a racer that can make it down a hill.

But the Soup Box Derby is all about ingenuity, creativity, and a little bit of that Langley weirdness. Come check out the wacky designs and costumes that participants will wear in the wildest race on the island. And if you’re up for it, enter the race along with your friends. Every entrant receives a trophy. Rules and registration forms available at the Langley Chamber of Commerce office, 208 Anthes Avenue.

Main Street Market Sunday, August 27, 11:00am-3:00pm Flintstone Park, Oak Harbor Great vendors and live music. Stop by and Spin to Win a coupon from downtown merchants.

Take advantage of this coupon on Sunday and see what the merchants have to offer. Call (360) 279-8995 or visit oakharbormainstreet. com for more information.

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 Oak Harbor Fire Department Visits the Library Thursday, August 17, 10:30am Oak Harbor Library The Oak Harbor Fire Department will be here for families with children of all ages to talk about fire safety and let children discover the fire truck. Perfect photo opportunity, too!

Books2Movies Friday, August 18, 2:00pm-4:30pm Freeland Library This group will focus on books that are also movies. This month’s selection is Tim Crothers’ “The Queen of Katwe,” the true story of Phiona Mutesi, a teenage chess prodigy from the slums of Uganda. Enjoy coffee/tea, candy and popcorn, and meet with fellow book lovers. Brandon Henry, who you may have seen at The Clyde Theater, will lead the discussion.

Book Launch for “Spirit Gone Wild” by Juanita Morgan Friday, August 18, 7:00pm-8:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S Central Ave. Meet author Juanita Morgan and celebrate the release of her new book, “Spirit Gone Wild.”

Books will be available for purchasing and signing.

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, August 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional fiction and nonfiction books every month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

Junk Drawer Robotics Tuesday, August 22, 4:00pm Oak Harbor Library Join members of the Wildcat Robotics Team to build robots from everyday items. For grades 4-12. No registration required.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group: “Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher” Thursday, August 24, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Tim Egan’s Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher, the epic life and immortal photographs of Edward Curtis.

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Meetings & Organizations Haunted Fort Casey Volunteer Sign Up Saturday, August 19, 11:00am Fort Casey Main Office, Coupeville Volunteers are needed for actors, guards, prop builders, make-up artists, help with haunting displays, line scarers, parking, ticket takers, and much more. The Fort Casey Main Office is located at1280 Engle Road. For more information, contact Sharon Young-Hale at (360) 678-1186 or sharon.young-hale@parks.wa.gov

PBY Naval Air Museum Wednesday, August 23, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor The featured speaker at this monthly no-host luncheon will be Jim Siggens with an entertaining presentation on the Museum’s history as well as anecdotes on the money, time and logistics involved in getting the actual PBY Catalina 5A to back to Whidbey Island after many decades of service including WWII. The public is invited to this event and the CPO Club is located at 1080 Ault Field Rd. Call (360) 240-9500 for directions and more information.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Learn to Dance at Dan’s Classic Ballroom.Com! Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Club Dances Groups, Privates, Wedding Prep (360) 720-2727 - dcb601@comcast.net

NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, August 18, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, August 19, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $35 This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. Then the pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range, located at 886 Gun Club Road, where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range.

Students can register online at nrainstructors.org For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, August 19, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room No pre-registration required and no late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Hunter Safety Class at CWSA Central Whidbey Sportsman’s Association will be conducting Hunter Safety Classes as follows: Mondays, Aug 21 & Sept 5, 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesdays, Aug 23 & Sept 7, 6:00pm-9:00pm Fridays, Aug 25 & Sept 9, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturdays, Aug 26 & Sept 10, 9:00am-12:00pm

Galleries & Art Shows

You must complete all classes (4-M,W,F,S) to fulfill the Washington State requirements.

Please contact John Boling at (360) 969-2440 for instructions on registration, pre-registration is required by WA State.

Featured Artist: Diane Tompkinson

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Meet the Artist: Thursday, August 17, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Mixed Media Artist Diane Tompkinson will be at the gallery with some of her print making tools. Although Diane works in mixed media, it is through printmaking that she is able to enjoy her love of painting, drawing, and carving.

Thursday, August 24, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room No pre-registration required and no late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

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By Kelsi Mottet

Marketing, Education, & Outreach Coordinator Whidbey Island Conservation District

LANDSCAPING YOUR WHIDBEY PROPERTY WITH FIREWISE IN MIND It’s the dead of summer. Like me, if you’re from Whidbey Island, you knew it a few weeks ago when the heat wave arrived. My ear has also picked up on conversations laden with the word “wildfire,” when only a month ago we were conversing as to how wet and cool of a season it had been so far. This past week, residents across the Pacific Northwest have stood daily witness to hazy sunshine and red moons, the direct result of smoke from massive wildfires still occurring in our neighbor to the north, British Columbia.

When going to write this article, I thought that perhaps many readers may be thinking “Enough already, Kelsi, with this Firewise talk – it’s Whidbey Island!”

Yet, I’ve received more inquiries in the past month from residents requesting Firewise Home Assessment services than I have in the previous 12 – and that says something. I’ve observed overall heightened public awareness about wildfires. Many residents recognize that wildfires aren’t reserved only for east of the mountains, but that Whidbey Island, too, has its own unique micro-wildfire regimes.

As more people discover the treasure that is Whidbey Island, more people are moving here. I definitely don’t blame them – it’s beautiful here! Whidbey is known for its deep, secluded forests and sweeping shorelines. As more homes are built on the island, that means an increase in homes bordering the Wildland/Urban Interface (W.U.I.) – a term coined by fire professionals to mean the area where homes and structures are up against large tracts of forestland.

Why, perhaps, should this be something one should know? Well, with an increasing wildland/urban interface, this means that humans, their structures, and natural lands are in direct contact with one another.

With this direct and more frequent contact comes the responsibility of knowing how to live in such a way that balances our needs as residents with the ecological processes – wildfire, included – that may occur on the land. Whether you’re a new resident building here for the first time or a long-time landowner, Whidbey’s increasing W.U.I. provides an opportunity for us all to be more Firewise in our daily lives – a concerted effort to live closer in balance with nature.

For garden and landscaping lovers, I encourage you to keep Firewise in mind when you’re in the process of planning your property or modifying it as the seasons change. Believe it or not, there are quite a few ways in which we can unite together our goals for landscape aesthetics, privacy, habitat, and we can incorporate wildfire protection, too. In our front and back yards, and in the greater span of our Whidbey Island communities, Firewise landscaping allows us to be proactive about wildfire protection, encourages us to live more in balance with our land’s ecological processes, as well as meet our intrinsic desires for a landscape that’s beautiful, functional, and fun.

When it comes to Firewise landscaping on Whidbey Island, consider asking yourself the following “Five F’s” before embarking on your plan. Firewise can serve as a filter for which your typical landscaping plans can be reviewed.

• Function – What are my goals for this landscape and in what ways can Firewise be integrated?

• Fit – How will the landscape fit in (work with) the locale surrounding it?

• Financial – Can I afford design, installation, and long-term maintenance of the landscape?

• Fun – What kind of aesthetics (colors, heights, textures) do I want to accentuate in the landscape?

• Follow Through – How will the landscape balance my needs with the needs of nature around me?

Subtle adjustments to any landscape plan can help it to be more Firewise, while also staying true to your goals and to the uniqueness of the Whidbey Island landscape. For starters, envision your property broken up into 3 Firewise Landscaping Zones.

• Zone 1: 0 – 5 feet from your home • Zone 2: 5 – 30 feet from your home • Zone 3: 30 – 100 feet+ from your home If you’ve read previous articles of mine here in Whidbey Weekly, you might recall the “Home Ignition Zone” – three zones that include your home structure and its immediate surroundings out to 100 ft. With Firewise landscaping, you can achieve both beauty,

as well as create breaks in dry, fine fuels (vegetation) that surround your property, working with your landscape in a way so that if a wildfire were to occur, it’d be “slow, low, and OUT” by the time a flame reaches your home. One important goal of Firewise landscaping is to keep your vegetation regularly pruned and maintained so that volume lessens as you get nearer to your home structure.

• Zone 1 “Domestic Planting Zone” 0 – 5 feet: Focus on carefully selecting plants with both suitability to Whidbey’s climate and to Firewise.

The plants closest to your house should be wellirrigated, perhaps with a drip irrigation system that uses very minimal water as a means to conserve our precious resource during the dry summer months. You might also consider drought-tolerant plants that require less water overall, as they tend to be more fire-resistant. Consider mulching using rock or gravel, a form of “hardscaping.” If you decide to go the route of beauty bark, moisten it to reduce the potential for wildfire ignition. Make sure of gravel or stone pathways as effective “fuel breaks”.

• Zone 2 “Fire Deceleration Zone” 5 – 30 feet: Focus on selecting low-growing, fire resistant plants clustered together to break up a continuous fuel source. Note that “fire-resistant” does not mean “fireproof.” Any plant can burn if not properly maintained. Fire-resistant plants tend to have less “duffage” (i.e. material that dries over a year and stays under the plant), retain more water and salt, and contain less resins and aromatic oils, which can increase flammability. In addition to considering these characteristics when choosing species to plant, also consider checking out the following resources to help assist you in selecting species:

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We have a nearly endless potential here on Whidbey Island for landscaping that achieves multiple goals and allows us to live more in balance with nature. As you go forth and modify your existing landscape or start anew with these tips and tricks, remember that the key to any landscape’s health is a plan for longterm maintenance. Ask yourself, how can I balance my landscaping goals now with the life of this home and property? That’s the foundation of resource conservation – how to manage our land in a way that links present with future.

Additional resources, expertise, and support pertaining to Firewise landscaping, as well as other natural resource conservation services are available to all Whidbey Island residents through the Whidbey Island Conservation District. To learn more, visit www.whidbeycd.org or contact the Whidbey Island Conservation District at (888) 678-4922.

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Hydros for Heroes prepares to make waves this weekend in Oak Harbor

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly On your mark, get set, get ready for some top notch hydroplane racing action this weekend in Oak Harbor, as Hydros for Heroes brings nearly 50 boats roaring back into town for two full days of racing.

Sanctioned by Region 10 of the American Power Boat Association, the event is adding some pretty big guns to the action this year.

“We’re bringing in six to eight of the Grand Prix racers this year which adds a whole new dynamic,” said Craig McKenzie, team leader for The Craig McKenzie Team of Keller Williams Whidbey Realty, presenter of Hydros for Heroes. Grand Prix hydroplanes are equipped with a V-8 automotive motor, pack 1500 horsepower, and travel at speeds up to 175 mph.

The event also features the F-1 series North American Championship which McKenzie said is a big deal in the industry and for Oak Harbor. In all, about 50 boats in several different classes will be participating in Hydros for Heroes.

“This is an event like no other, and it’s right here in Oak Harbor,” he said.

The public can help welcome the racers and crew members to Oak Harbor Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Louie G’s Pizza. Cost to attend the welcome dinner is $8 per person for all the pizza and salad you can eat.

Opening ceremonies will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Activities for the event will stretch from the corner of Dock Street and Bayshore Drive (Flintstone Park) and up along SE Pioneer Way to the Oak Harbor Marina. Racing will begin around 12:30 p.m.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Oak Harbor Rotary Club, for use in its college scholarship and food for kids backpack programs. The event is free to attend, but various VIP experiences are available for purchase, such as a chance to enjoy the races on board a $1 million yacht or from a suite on F-dock at the marina. There are also VIP experiences

Photo Courtesy of Hydros for Heroes The second annual Hydros for Heroes hydroplane racing event will be held Saturday and Sunday in Oak Harbor. This year several different classes of boats will compete, including the Grand Prix, which can hit speeds of up to 175 mph.

available at the beer garden. For those who want to do some tailgating with a view, organizers are offering RV camping spots along the water side of Pioneer Way, prime locations at which to watch all the action.

“The jet noise is going to take a back seat to the hydros this weekend,” McKenzie said with a grin.

This is a family-friendly event, so there will be activities for children too. The Oak Harbor High School Robotics Club will be selling some items to raise funds and the high school cheerleaders will be selling raffle tickets for prizes like a hydroplane ride around the race course, a whale watching excursion, a sculpture and much more.

will be providing an interactive STEM experience for people to try.

“They will have this big rig with three different rooms,” explained McKenzie. “What you do in one room affects what happens in another. It’s new this year and it’s a big deal.”

There will also be a vendor village along Bayshore, featuring local arts, crafts and direct sales businesses. Vendors will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday evening there will be live music from two bands. The Sea Notes will play big band selections from 7 to 8 p.m. and

Another addition this year comes from the U.S. Army, which

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Whidbey’s thrift stores are all about giving back

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

organizations that come in here and shop and donate. I think it motivates them.

Today is National Thrift Shop Day.

“So many local organizations would have problems making their goals if we didn’t make donations,” Kettlewell continued. “Some get monthly donations, some get grants. They need help and we’re here to give it to them.”

We are most fortunate to live on an island that not only boasts 10 thrift stores, but 10 thrift stores that exist to fund organizations that give back to our Whidbey Island communities.

There are plenty of for-profit thrift shops around the country, but that is not the case here. When you shop at one of these stores, your money stays in the community.

“Since the day Island Thrift opened, they have been giving us money,” said Jean Wieman, executive director of North Whidbey Help House, which receives a monthly check from Island Thrift in Oak Harbor.

Photo Courtesy of Island Thrift Whether it’s clothes, shoes or other household items, Whidbey Island’s thrift stores have a wide variety of good quality items to offer.

“I would never ask them for something that wasn’t a necessity,” Wieman said. “But knowing they’re there if something major happens, that support is priceless.”

Thrift stores are not a new thing. They’ve been around for years, offering reasonable prices for used items such as clothing, furniture, dishes, etc. Some people shop there out of necessity, some shop at thrift stores for sport. Others shop – or donate items - to support something they know will help their community.

Photo Courtesy of Good Cheer Thrift Store Today’s thrift stores are typically well organized and clean, making shopping there a pleasant experience.

“People will see our banners out front and they want to support that, too,” said Wendy Kettlewell, executive director of Island Thrift in Oak Harbor. “We get people from all different

In Oak Harbor alone, there are four thrift stores.

Island Thrift, as mentioned, donates money to various community organizations and events, such as Pig Fest and the Oak Harbor Music Festival, among others. Habitat for Humanity has two store locations – one in Oak Harbor and one in Freeland - that support that organization, while Upscale Resale is a project of Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor. Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation has thrift stores in Oak Harbor and Freeland, and BARC Retail in Coupeville, all of which help support the organization’s animal shelter in Coupeville.

Good Cheer has two shops on South Whidbey – one on Anthes Ave. in Langley and one at Ken’s Korner Shopping Center in Clinton – that help support the Good Cheer Food Bank.

Senior Thrift in Freeland (which is currently closed due to a fire) provides a large part of the annual budget for Island Senior Resources.

“The flow of cash for many nonprofits is typically low in the first part of the year, and summer

Photo Courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Many thrift stores offer great deals on furniture and appliances, which makes shopping on a budget easier for many.

is the time we most depend on the income from the thrift store,” Cheryn Weiser, executive director of Island Senior Resources told Whidbey Weekly recently. “This is a large chunk of our operating budget.”

“Our stores are a key source of funding for our construction program,” said Habitat for Humanity of Island County Executive Director Brett D’Antonio. “They also allow the community to support us financially in a way other than writing a check.”

It would be a mistake to confuse any of Whidbey’s thrift stores with a “junk shop.” For anyone

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Backyard Bison will take the stage around 8:15 p.m.

who may have never shopped in today’s thrift shops, they might be surprised what they will find, said Kettlewell.

“This will be a positive experience all the way around,” said McKenzie. “We’ve proven to the community it can be done and in a great way. Besides, our community always steps up and comes together to support great causes.”

While this is technically the fourth year in a row for hydroplane races in Oak Harbor, this is just the second year for Hydros for Heroes.

McKenzie stepped in at the last minute to pull the event together last year, which gave him invaluable experience for planning this year’s event.

Last year Hydros for Heroes raised nearly $23,000 for the Oak Harbor Rotary. The goal this year is $75,000. McKenzie doesn’t know if they’ll quite get there, but he thinks they’ll be close.

“The biggest comment we get is that the store is clean and well organized,” she said. “They compliment us all the time and they keep coming back because they know where everything is.

And if they can’t find something, they just ask.”

Photo Courtesy of Hydros for Heroes The second annual Hydros for Heroes event this weekend in Oak Harbor raises money to support the charities of the Oak Harbor Rotary Club, including its college scholarship and food for kids backpack programs.

“It makes me feel great to be able to give back to the community,” he said. “I really try to give back and take care of the people and places that have taken care of me and my family. Between Hydros for Heroes and Keller Williams’ Homes for Heroes, we’ll be close to giving back $250,000 to our community and its heroes in the military, police and firefighters.”

McKenzie said he is counting on a successful

As mentioned, thrift stores serve a vital purpose for those on a tight budget. But shopping at a thrift store can be great sport for anyone who like to get nice things at a bargain price.

event again this year and said (with a smile) he plans to continue doing it as long as his family will let him.

“I want this to be a super cool experience for everyone,” he said. “I want them to leave excited about what they’ve just seen and looking forward to next year.”

Complete details are available online at www.hydrosforheroes.org.

“All people have to do is try shopping here once and they get hooked,” Kettlewell said. “In all honesty, you can find new, brand name items here. It’s amazing what you can find.”

So, if you’d like to stretch your dollars and make a difference while you shop, consider checking out Whidbey’s thrift shops - you might find just what you’re looking for.

WHIDBEY ISLAND THRIFT SHOPS BARC Retail, 20018 SR 20, Coupeville Good Cheer Thrift Store, 116 Anthes Ave., Langley Good Cheer Two Thrift Store, SR525 & Langley Road, Clinton Habitat for Humanity, 350 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor Habitat for Humanity, 1592 Main Street, Freeland Island Thrift, 600 SE Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor Senior Thrift, 5518 Woodard Ave., Freeland Upscale Resale, 210 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 1, Oak Harbor WAIF, 50 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor WAIF, 1660 Roberta Ave., Freeland

Photo Courtesy of Hydros for Heroes Organizers say jet noise will take a back seat to hydros this weekend in Oak Harbor, as the city welcomes the second annual Hydros for Heroes downtown. The event is free, but several VIP experiences are also available.

Whidbey couple celebrates 74 years together

Photo Courtesy of Regency on Whidbey Elizabeth Steinsiek, who turned 102 on Aug. 1, is a native of Oak Harbor. Her husband of 74 years, Al, said he thought she was so beautiful when he saw her the first time, he called his mom to tell her he’d met his future wife.

Photo Courtesy of Regency on Whidbey Al Steinsiek reads a greeting to Elizabeth, his wife of 74 years, during a triple celebration of her 101st birthday, his 96th birthday and their anniversary.

It was a triple celebration recently for Aaron “Al” and Elizabeth Steinsiek, residents of Regency on Whidbey in Oak Harbor.

Elizabeth, a native of Oak Harbor who now lives in the memory care unit of Regency, celebrated her 102nd birthday Aug. 1. Her husband, Al, who turned 96 Aug. 3, read her cards and greetings received from family and friends.

The Steinsieks also celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary Aug. 5. The couple met when Al was stationed on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in the 1940s. Elizabeth was a

Photo Courtesy of Regency on Whidbey Al Steinsiek, who just celebrated his 74th wedding anniversary with his wife, Elizabeth, says the secret to their long, happy marriage is that they never fought, only argued.

telephone operator and Al was the self-described “handsomest sailor in the Navy.” When he first saw Elizabeth, Al said she was so beautiful he immediately called his mother to tell her he had found his future wife.

The couple has four children, 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Al said the secret to a happy marriage is they never had a fight – only arguments. Al, who lives in Regency’s assisted living facility, visits Elizabeth nearly every day, spending time with her and bringing her chocolate “kisses.”

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Naval Ocean Processing Facility Whidbey Island Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony

By Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott Wood, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest

Throughout Karney’s own speech, he frequently referred to the support of his family.

Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Whidbey Island held a change of command and retirement ceremony Thursday, July 13 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

“Kids, thanks for the sacrifices you’ve made throughout my 26 years in the Navy, putting up with nin moves and eight schools.”

Cmdr. Robert S. Burns relieved Cmdr. Thomas C. Karney, who retired during the ceremony.

It became evident Karney deeply valued the essential balance between work and family as he spent the next several minutes recognizing his children, presenting them with gifts.

Cmdr. Karney assumed command back in 2015. During Karney’s tenure at NOPF, he held exemplary leadership of 425 military, civilian and Royal Canadian Forces personnel. This leadership also resulted in more than 30,000 hours of acoustic cueing on fixed and mobile sensors, tracking numerous contacts including more than 400 critical contacts. Karney was able to provide long lasting benefits to the submarine force and these accomplishments mark the culmination of a successful 26 year long naval career.

During the ceremony, guest speaker Capt. Kevin S. Mooney, commander, Undersea Surveillance, reiterated these accomplishments, stating, “Tom took over and did fantastic things. He has lead steady improvements over the couple years he has had command here.”

Mooney cited a recent memory of Karney’s noteworthy capabilities.

“The last time I came out a couple months ago, the crew was assessed as firing on all cylinders in every area that we evaluated.”

However, Mooney’s praise did not end there. He pointed

“The flags you’re about to receive were flown over both the Theodore Roosevelt during the 9/11 cruise and atop the flag pole behind us.”

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Karney then thanked his wife Debbie for all of her sacrifices.

The official party departs during the Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Whidbey Island change of command and retirement ceremony. Cmdr. Robert Burns relieved Cmdr. Thomas Karney, who retired during the ceremony, as the commanding officer of NOPF.

“Thanks so much for taking care of me and the kids over the course of our marriage. Thanks for taking care of the NOPF sailors and their families as well. It’s hard to believe you’ve prepared and delivered over 70 baby meals over the last four years, providing a little bit of home-cook love.

There’s definitely something in the water.”

out that Karney was not just a military man driven by a type “A” personality to accomplish the mission at all costs, but was able to maintain the morale of his crew.

Karney thanked this entire family again and then expressed his gratitude towards the crew of NOPF before recalling his favorite memories at the command.

“He was unwilling to sacrifice quality of life for that mission accomplishment improvement. He wanted to maintain that balance.” Mooney asserted. “He didn’t just have balance in his work life though. Tom has been able to maintain a good balance between his professional life and his personal life.”

“I’ll definitely remember this view, walking into the building, best view in the Navy. I’m going to miss that.”

After his speech, the official party departed the ceremony with Karney and his family going ashore for the final time.

VAQ-129 holds Change of Command at NAS Whidbey Island The "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA, August 1, 2017.

Cmdr. Eric Illston relieved Capt. Trevor Estes as the commanding officer of VAQ129. The ceremony started with an airborne change of command followed by a more formal ceremony where Estes passed Illston the squadron’s Viking broadsword.

In September of 2015, Captain Estes assumed command of VAQ-129, the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the EA-18G Growler community. In his time leading the 650 personnel and 50 aircraft squadron, 240 students graduated to the Navy’s premier Electronic Attack fleet. The squadron manages the training for roughly

130 students at a time through a challenging syllabus including Air-to-Air counter tactics, carrier qualifications, and airborne electronic attack. Estes lead the Vikings through a rigorous operational tempo with 33 detachments to various air stations and aircraft carriers across the country and was the acting carrier air wing commander on seven carrier qualification detachments for all the Tailhook FRSs. Through this schedule, the Vikings were also awarded the Commander, Electronic Attack Squadron Wing Pacific (CVWP) Golden Wrench Award in 2016 for utilizing the most outstanding maintenance practice.

Estes is leaving the Vikings to command Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) stationed in Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.

Illston has been in the VAQ community since he was winged as a Naval Aviator in 1999 and has more than 3,200 flight hours in the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler.

He joins the Vikings after a tour with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (J-5, Global Policy and Partnerships) in the Pentagon.

“This squadron is the finest training squadron in the world and I’m thrilled to be a Viking again,” said Illston. “I look forward to guiding us through our mission; to fly upwards of 15,000 hours safely, lead professional aviators and maintainers, produce the highest quality of pilots and electronic warfare officers for the Navy’s airborne electronic attack community and to have fun as a team.”

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By Carey Ross Annabelle: Creation: Seriously, anyone who took one look at the demented doll in this movie would know it was made for murder and would smash it into a thousand pieces and then shoot the debris into space immediately, which is likely the plot premise for this movie’s inevitable next chapter.  (R • 1 hr. 49 min.)

Atomic Blonde: While we await the return of Furiosa, Charlize Theron kicks ass all over 1980s Berlin in this actioner directed by "John Wick’s" David Leitch. And lo, another film franchise for Theron is born. Get it, ladies of Hollywood.  (R • 1 hr. 55 min.)

The Dark Tower: Is it too much to ask of this long-gestating Stephen King adaptation that it not be utter garbage so Idris Elba can finally realize his potential as my future movie-star boyfriend? I guess it is. Maybe next time, Idris.  (PG-13) Despicable Me 3: The fact this franchise is three movies in and hasn’t made a horrifying misstep yet is just another sign one should never question the bizarrely relatable comedic gifts of Steve Carell. I bow down to you, Gru.  (PG • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Detroit: The writing/directing team of Mark Boal and Kathryn Bigelow ("The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty") are back with this searing and critically acclaimed dramatization of events that happened in July 1967 at Detroit’s Algiers Motel.  (R • 2 hrs. 22 min.)

Dunkirk: My love for director Christopher Nolan is no secret, and I feel like I have been waiting for this movie about the WWII battle and evacuation of Dunkirk just this side of forever. Nolan never lets me down, but I need this to be the one that finally gets him the Best Director Oscar nomination he should’ve gotten for "The Dark Knight." Or "Inception." Or "Interstellar."  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 47 min.)

The Emoji Movie: This movie is at 6 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and I have never felt so validated in my life.  (PG • 1 hr. 26 min) Girls Trip: Starring Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish as four friends having a wild weekend in New Orleans, this is the best female ensemble comedy since "Bridesmaids." Finally.  (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

A SANDWICH BY MANY OTHER NAMES So we all know a good sandwich when we see one, right? I know I do. This is, of course, highly subjective and open to scrutiny by any palate, which is precisely why a sandwich is the perfect option for a quick and easy meal.

Since as far back in history as we can go, people have been stuffing dough, bread, or pastries with all kinds of things. But the term sandwich was seemingly coined by John Montagu in the mid 1700s and he happened to be the fourth Earl of... that’s right, sandwich. So the Earl of Sandwich was said to have been a rather avid gambler. On one particular occasion, during a 24 hour gambling stint, he instructed a cook to prepare his food in such a way it would not impede his gambling.

The cook was said to have placed carved meat between two slices of bread (some say toast, we may never know for sure if it was bread or toast) so Montagu could better hold his meal in one hand. And there it was, the birth of the sandwich, a meal in and of itself which required no cutlery in order to eat, and which did not necessitate the use of both hands – luckily for the Earl, who was afforded the freedom to gamble in this way.

The TRUE innovator behind the sandwich was in fact the cook, but alas their name has been lost to culinary history and instead it was named after the Earl of Sandwich supposedly. Certainly today, we owe the creator of the sandwich a nod of approval, for now we have so many different kinds of this food, I dare not say we are able to count them!

Sandwiches are malleable and versatile and flexible and allow us to get creative and daring with them.

I happen love a tuna sandwich. One of my friends introduced me to a whole new way of making them actually, when I was still in my teens. She said, ‘if you add a little whole kernel corn, it makes it so much better!’ I was hesitant at first but you won’t know how good something is unless you try it. And it really is so good! My drained tuna, mashed with some mayo and a couple of spoons of whole kernel corn, piled in between crisp iceberg lettuce and slices of rye bread was absolutely one of my all-time favorite lunches! Sandwich is

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synonymous with lunch, the two seem intertwined with this food taking its ‘rightful’ place in the time of day it seems to fit so well – almost like sandwiches were MADE to be lunch fare.

I do believe the term sandwich to be a loose application. Anything put between two of something should create a ‘sandwich.’ Think ice cream sandwich – two cookies and a dollop of ice cream between them. Yep, the term is relative to what you’re fitting into the middle of something. So this being the case, I have found submarine sandwiches (of every kind) work well in my house. They are quick and easy and can feed more than one person from a single sub! Italian and turkey subs are always a hit among my kin.

Depending on what area of the U.S. you go, a sub is a sandwich by many other names, too. 'Hero' is just one of the names a sub goes by and the term seems to be more prevalent in the New York/ New Jersey area while in other places such as New England, Boston, Rhode Island and Philadelphia, it’s called a grinder, Spuckies, Wedge and Hoagie respectively. I often wonder how they got these names, particularly Hero, but the essence of what this sandwich actually is, regardless of the moniker it goes by, is mostly the same. A long roll or small loaf of bread, cut lengthwise in half and comprised of various meats, cheeses, lettuce and tomatoes as the base.

So the origins of the submarine sandwich itself are open to debate, but rumor says it was created by an Italian shopkeeper by the name Benedetto Capaldo in New London, Connecticut and it was called the ‘grinder.’ During the Second World War, the area was home to a naval submarine base as well as a rather large shipyard, both of which were of course, teeming with activity during this timeframe. It’s said the shipyard and sub base began ordering copious amounts of ‘grinders’ each day from Benedetto to fill the hungry bellies of the workers and sailors, and because of this, the term ‘submarine’ sandwich would forever be linked to the food they actually kind of resemble.

Which brings me back to the hero sandwich and my curiosity of it's name. While akin almost exactly to a sub, it’s believed to have earned its name in

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New York around about the mid 1930s and was supposedly coined by food writer Clementine Paddleford who it’s thought might have described it in a food article as a sandwich “so large you have to be a hero to eat it!’’ I say ‘might have described it’ as such because the paper in which the food column associated with this supposed phrase – New York Herald Tribune – stopped circulating in the 60s, and there is limited information about the term. So like many other aspects of the culinary world – it’s speculative. Nonetheless, a sandwich so large that anyone who eats it is considered a ‘hero,’ has to be one of epic proportions.

One of the most delicious hero sandwiches I’ve eaten was one of the most simple. Cooked turkey, sliced bologna, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and a sauce which was something like a cross between mayo and Italian seasoning with vinegar. It’s this simplicity that pulls you into the food and enables you to distinguish one flavor from another!

The fact we can take ingredients and stack them, one atop another to form meals that don’t require cooking and are still scrumptious, is positively fascinating. What a complex thing it is – cooking and the enjoyment of eating what we make and yet, often the tastiest meals are those which are the least complex. Ironic really.

Dear Readers, I’m interested to know if you have a favorite sandwich. If you do, what all goes onto it? I’d love to know! If you care to share this, please feel free to contact me at letsdish. whidbeyweekly@gmail.com. I’m including a simple recipe for a Hero sandwich I use often from www. food.com. Perhaps you have your own hero that might really enjoy this kind of food! You can send any and all comments, questions, information and recipes you would like to share because as always, I’d love to hear from you, so Lets Dish!

Hero Sandwich ¼ cup Italian dressing ½ cup mayo 1 loaf Crusty French Bread, sliced lengthwise in half 8 oz sliced bologna (thin sliced) 8 oz sliced turkey (or ham, either is tasty) 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 4-6 slices American cheese 2 ½ cups shredded lettuce Green bell pepper, sliced (optional) Mix together the mayo and Italian dressing. Mix ¼ cup of the dressing into the lettuce and put aside. Brush each half of the French bread with the remaining mayo/dressing mixture and then pile on the lettuce, tomatoes, meat, cheese, and green bell peppers. Cut into 6-8 sections, serve and enjoy! www.thekitchn.com www.foodtimeline.org www.food.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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connect with something or someone to do what you could not do alone. The direction it leads on the 21st is apt to be especially interesting.

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By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) This is likely to be a no-nonsense week, in which you are more than willing to grab your obstacles by the horns and wrestle them to the ground.

Your problem will not be lack of courage to speak and act as the occasion demands. Just the contrary. With your fire triggered, it may be difficult for you to realize that the smell of scorched earth is your cue to stop. Events on the 21st are central to the issue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Legacy and tradition are important concepts in your week. Any threats to your home, your lineage or your personal rights are apt to touch deeply. Your sympathies in the face of such threats probably lie with those who in some way push back, and you may even be among the ones pushing. Whatever your cause, you have a surprising ally in one whose soft demeanor hides an inner tiger.

Watch the 21st for clues.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your competitive nature is under a great deal of stimulation this week. This fact, combined with your reputation as a doer of good deeds, may create associations with some highly active and energized people who would benefit from your support. Their heartfelt appeals to your sympathies will be difficult to resist. Should these appeals be for money, it’s important that you thoroughly understand their cause. Watch the 21st for clues.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Gentle reminders of who and what you are may arise during the week. If you already have a strong sense of your ancestral lineage, these reminders may prompt fond memories of your near and distant past. If your sense of place and belonging is less strong, you may look around you and wonder what it all means.

The events of the 21st in particular are surely conducive to such questions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The pleasing sensation of possessing an inherited power is apt be a part of your week.

Ambition, restlessness and assertiveness are clues to this strong presence within. Some would describe this as a spiritual feeling of belonging to something greater. Whatever you call it, you need not be conscious of it for it to have sway over your choices and decisions. Rest assured it is active at all times, and on the 21st in particular.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) If you look inward for motivation this week, you may discover a strong desire for partnership. Also possible is a powerful drive to be free of a contract or agreement that feels too tightly binding. Whether in business or personal relations, the central need is to

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) When it comes to going public with open and honest speech, the things you hear coming out of your own mouth this week may astonish you. This is especially true if you normally self-censor for the sake of being politically correct. If you find it hard to hold back on the 21st, fear not. Honesty is always the best policy. Speaking up may win you friends that you might otherwise have never found.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Resistance for the sake of resisting could easily become a habit this week. It may seem at times that obstacles to push against are your special delight.

Since it seems there is never any shortage of those, you’re likely to find much to keep you busy. You can accomplish a lot of good by singling out the more worthy causes and concentrating on them. Family, culture and personal integrity top the list on the 21st.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your sensitive perceptions no doubt are showing you hidden potentials that the less attuned seem unable to see. It’s easy to become frustrated and annoyed with those who can’t see the forest for the trees. Be patient. Progress in the direction you favor is happening, albeit more slowly than you’d like. Inevitably, the bloom of change will unfold in a rapid succession of happy events. The 21st should underscore this.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) If the daily grind too often leaves you feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place, take heart. A spate of good fortune is due this week, to come largely through your own hands. Savvy, diligence and your willingness to work promise to get things clicking more in your favor soon. You may hasten the process by daring to break with convention. Think big and don’t be afraid to be the dissenting voice on the 21st.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) The recent turn of events that allowed you to remain blissfully anonymous is not without its advantages. Keeping quietly to the background is serving you well, meaning there’s no rush to change anything. Continue to be just another face in the crowd, if that is your wish. Plenty is happening around you that you may learn and grow from, so do keep your eyes open. The 21st and beyond are ripe for insightful happenings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The rate at which the hidden workings of the world are being exposed to you is phenomenal at present. Are you watching? Your special role in this unveiling is to dream in ways you have not before. Change is everywhere apparent and you cannot put it off by preventing yourself from seeing. When you dream of new and better ways of doing and being, you are helping to create new realities. Watch the 21st carefully. © 2017, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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Robert C. DeBoer Robert C. DeBoer, age 95, died August 8 2017 at San Juan Rehab Care Center in Anacortes, WA.

Life Tributes Sylvia Rios Jones Sylvia Rios Jones, 69, of Oak Harbor, passed away June 5, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was surrounded by her son Paul, daughter Cindy, son-in-law Jason, and her beloved grandson Warren, when she passed peacefully at Island Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held August 19, 1 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

Jason Peter Buttino Jason Buttino was born August 21, 1974 in Buffalo, NY. He passed away unexpectedly June 14, 2017 in Anacortes, WA due to natural causes involving his heart. Jason, 42, is survived by his father Michael (Belinda) Buttino, his mother Patricia Stengel-Felger, his step-father Bruce Felger, his sister Sarah, half-brother Michael, half-sister Kristen, nephew Alex and numerous extended family members. He was dear to many people and his loss has been profoundly felt.

Jason took life in stride, and spent most of his childhood in Oak Harbor, WA. He played high school football and was a force to reckon with on the field.

Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest helped spawn a keen love for the outdoors, and he thoroughly enjoyed being a survivalist...skills he acquired in Boy Scouts. He could often be found living off the grid up in the mountains where he was at peace.

Jason had an amazing heart...something he kept hidden from most people, as it clashed with the persona he attempted to portray. He possessed a strong desire to feel appreciated & helpful, and was loyal to a fault...quite possibly to his own detriment.

He befriended people easily with his elaborate stories and off-color sense of humor. Jason was the life of the party and he loved to entertain & make people laugh.

Jason developed a strong passion for music and performing at an early age, and was trained in vocals, classical piano, and drums. Jason studied vocals under the direction of David Kyle, known as “The Maestro” of the New York City Broadway, who also worked with Lane Staley and Chris Cornell.

Jason became heavily involved in the Seattle music scene and performed with Rorschach Test (sharing the stage with NIN, TOOL, KORN & Queensryche), RiverRed, Gruntruck, as well as performing on stage at the Warped Tour 2005, ‘Gorge at George’ with the band Sledgeback. Jason was the Founder of the Original Alice In Chains Tribute Band “Jar of Flies” (he played in the only version that was blessed by the remaining members of AIC).

A celebration of life will be held August 21, Jason’s birthday, at the amphitheater in Deception Pass State Park at 2:00pm. This is also the same day the solar eclipse will occur...definitely fitting for Jason to go out like a rock star! A reception will follow at the Presbyterian Church.

Please consider making a donation in Jason’s name to the Sanctuary at the Lake, 530 E. Highland Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816 or call via phone 1-800233-0045.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share stories or leave condolences, please visit Jason’s Book of Memories page on the

Robert was born in Oak Harbor, WA, October 27, 1921, son of Carl DeBoer and Carrie (DeVlieg).

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Alice Kennedy, Janet Rientjes, Josephine Benson and nephew, Kenneth Benson. Surviving are 6 nephews, Les Rientjes, Gary Rientjes, Jim Rientjes, Kenneth Benson, Dennis Benson, Doug Haywood and one niece, Starr Thomas.

Burial will be at a later date at Lincoln Memorial in Portland, OR. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

Life Tributes can now be found online at www.whidbeyweekly.com

funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome. com.

Faulder Colby Rev. and Dr. Faulder Colby, age 73, of Clinton, passed away at his home Sunday, August 6, 2017, following a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dr. Colby was born July 30, 1944, in Lima, OH, to Guy Irving Colby III and Katharine Ann (Faulder) Colby. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in Dallas, TX in 1962. In addition to attending Oberlin College as an undergraduate, Faulder also attended Texas Tech University and the University of Texas at Austin. He earned a B.A. in Music from the University of Texas at Austin in 1970. He received a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1973. In 1982, he earned an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University, in Boone, NC, and in 1986, Faulder received a Ph.D in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served his internship in Pennsylvania. At one time he served as a director of a community services organization for Wake County, NC and he also had a longtime association with the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. He worked with the Washington State Department of Corrections as a forensic psychologist for some time. From 1973 to 1975 he was associate pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, NC. Coming to Clinton in 2005, he established the South Whidbey Psychological Associates.

He was also an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church USA and served in the Northwest Synod of that denomination.

Faulder was a member of the Langley United Methodist Church, and sang bass in the church choir. His passion for music led to a lifelong friendship with international cello superstar Lynn Harrell. In addition to being a fine pianist when he was younger, Faulder was also an excellent musicologist and a frequent patron of opera companies and symphony orchestras.

Faulder loved family and community and frequently put into practice his barbecue skills at gatherings. He was a great cook, and his culinary artistry brought forth new, unusual and artistic creations, including a family beloved planked salmon. At one time, while he was a student at Appalachian State in Boone, NC, he partially supported himself as a baker, making and selling various bread products.

Faulder is survived by his children, Michael Ian Colby (Kathi) of Redding, CT, Catherine Ryan Keay (Travis) of Lynnwood, WA, Josiah Scott Alexander Colby and Grace Katharine Colby, both of Clinton, WA; his brother, Guy Irving Colby IV of Irving, TX; five grandchildren, Mason Michael Colby, Kaylin Odessa Colby, Alaina Ryan Colby, Sydney Sophia Keay and Sawyer Beckett Keay. Faulder had been formerly married to Carol Ann Cullen (January 25, 1969, mother of Michael and Catherine), Susan Elizabeth Woodard (October 13, 1979) and Melisa Lea Hill Cantrell (February 14, 1998, mother of Josiah and Grace). He was preceded in death by his father, Guy Irving Colby III and mother Katharine Ann (Faulder) Colby.

Viewing was held Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Whidbey Memorial Chapel, Oak Harbor. A Graveside Service was held Monday, August 14, 2017 at Langley Cemetery, followed by a Memorial Service at the Langley United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary Boyd officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, PO Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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Friday, Aug. 4 9:59am, SR 20 Reporting party advising male subject in middle of the road yelling at everyone passing by and acting “psychotic.”

10:53am, SR 20 Reporting party advising she let somone fix her phone and now thinks she saw the same person arrested on the news in Las Vegas.

12:39pm, E Whidbey Ave. Reporting party is upset about law enforcement responding to a priority call, stating they were “speeding.”

12:56pm, NE Goldie St. Reporting party advising male laying on sidewalk at location.

3:40pm, S Beeksma Dr. Caller reporting they left their dentures at location.

4: 16pm, E Whidbey Ave. Reporting party advising his roommate is threatening to call police if he has friends over.

8:17pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party advising employer would not give them their check.

Saturday, Aug 5 11:07am, SR 20 Caller reporting transient male is passed out in median of the roadway with a shopping cart in the road.

after business is closed.

Thursday, Aug. 10 2:17am, NE 8th Ave. Reporting party advising subject was attempting to get into vehicle in the area.

Subject is passed out in their yard.

2:58am, SW Erie St. Reporting party states male subject is yelling profanities.

2:07pm, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting party advising male upstairs from her is jumping around and making banging sounds.

2:42pm, NE 1st Ave. Reporting party advising subject at location wants to turn their child over to CPS. 4:10pm, SE Pioneer Way Caller reporting female just defecated behind location.

6:05pm, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party states an intoxicated male is asking for potassium nitrate outside of location.

Friday, Aug. 11 8:53am, NW Falls Creek Loop Reporting party advising female is walking up and down street leaving her belongings along the way and talking to herself.

9:53am, NW Outrigger Loop Caller reporting problem with a raccoon.

2:24pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising panhandler at location is yelling at people and taking off clothing.

3:38pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party advising subject who left location has a key to the bike rack and won't give it back.

5:25pm, NE 4th Ave. Reporting party advising dog is on a roof.

6:17pm, NE Regatta Dr. Reporting party advising stray cat is wandering around.

Tuesday, Aug. 8 11:09am, SW Barlow St. Caller reporting baby seagulls running around and leaving droppings right in front of the door.

6:56pm, W Whidbey Ave. Reporting party advising of rock chip damage to his vehicle.

Wednesday, Aug. 9 9:01am, SW Petes Ln. Reporting party advising male in area has been out all night yelling at himself.

2:22pm, NE O'Leary St. Reporting party advising neighbor does not clean up after their dog.

5:04pm, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller reporting on-going problem with female who tries to come into location

6:38pm, NE Izett St. Caller wants his residence checked for drugs.

Saturday, Aug. 12 1:24am, N Oak Harbor St. Reporting party advising “a crazy person” was outside.

9:44am, SW Heller St. Caller advising male walked by and showed her his hands, which had blood all over them.

10:19am, E Whidbey Ave. Reporting party advising subjects who are not supposed to be at location are there on the roof.

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REAL ESTATE WANTED Seeking Small House: Wanting to purchase small 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath older rambler, cottage, or cabin on South Whidbey. One level, not in town, approximately .5 acres, a few stairs to entrance OK. No cement floor or in-floor heating. Cherish hardwood flooring, wood cabinets, electric baseboard heating, and metal roof. Please call (360) 730-3244 before you do any cleanup, repairs, flooring, painting, home improvements, etc.

MOTORCYCLES/ATVS 2013 Harley Davidson Fat Boy Low. 5 actual miles, $12,300 OBO. Call (925) 628-2546 after 5PM (0) 2007 BMW R1200 GS. Low miles, $8,000 OBO. Richard (541) 914-2367 (0)

AUTO/PARTS FOR SALE 2001 Toyota Corolla LE: 217k miles, 4 Cyl, 32-41 MPG, strong engine. All lights, signals, electronics work, $500.

Russ (360) 582-7397 (1) Lovingly maintained and garaged 1966 Ford T-Bird.

Runs great! 15K. Photos available. (360) 331-1063 (0)

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Garage Sale: Saturday, August 19, 9am-4pm, 1091 Worthy Place, Honeymoon Lake, Greenbank. Large Teak bookcase, desk and chair. Lots of yarn, fabric, dishes, baskets and misc.

Cottage Barn Sale #2: Sat, August 19 & Sun, August 20, 10am-4pm (No early birds!), 280 Fort Casey Rd, Coupeville.

Please join us for another awesome sale! Antiques, Collectibles, Home Decor, Furniture (dining sets, sofas, trunks, chairs), Kitchenware, Paintings, Pictures, Books, Linens, Women's clothing, Jewelry, Garden, etc. Something for everyone!

EAGLES GARAGE SALE NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! Sale is 9/2 & 9/3 at Freeland Aerie #3418. We need small furniture, sporting goods, tools, toys, household goods, garden items, crafts, books, purses, scarves, decorations, etc. Sorry we cannot sell computers, electronics, large appliances or large furniture.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Pregnant? Need baby clothes?

We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays

and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm.

Call (360) 221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley.

Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim Support Services has Advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line (888) 388-9221. Free Service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for Board Members to join the dynamic Board of Island Senior Resources and serve the needs of Island County Seniors. Of particular interest are representatives from North Whidbey. For more information please contact: reception@islandseniorservices.org

JOB MARKET PT Evening Janitorial – Freeland/Clinton: Hiring IMMEDIATELY for part-time evening janitor, Monday-Saturday, 11 hours per week. Start time flexible (after 6pm/earlier on Saturday); compensation, $12 Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.42)

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Whidbey Residential Rentals, Inc. We Manage Your Home As If It Were Our Own. 360-675-9596 • www.whidbeyres.com 285 NE Midway Blvd • Suite #2 • Oak Harbor per hour, part-time; Earn parttime income of $500+ per month! Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/ drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone number. Resumes welcome. E-mail: susan.valenzuela@ybswa.net (1) PT WEEKEND RECEPTIONIST: Regency on Whidbey is hiring for a PT Weekend & On-Call Receptionist. You will be responsible for answering phones, directing residents and guests in the community along with providing clerical support to the administration staff. Strong written-verbal communication, efficient in MS Office, attention to detail, and a passion working with the elderly is required. Qualified candidates need to complete an application in person at 1040 SW Kimball Drive, please bring your Cover Letter and Resume (0) DRIVERS: Part-time, full-time, on-call & weekend driver positions available. Must have or be willing to obtain CDL Class B with P2 passenger endorsement. If interested, please contact Brent at (360) 679-4003 or find an application online at www.seatacshuttle.com/ employment.php

HEALTH/FITNESS Good medical lift chair, dark blue, good shape and not very old. Just needs a bit of No Cheating!

cleaning, $200 obo. Coupeville (360) 678-7108 (0)

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Ibanez 12-string acoustic/electric guitar. Model EW2012ASE. Beautiful patterned wood finish, in excellent condition.

Email eergel@icloud.com for a pic. $400. Questions (360) 969-5927 (1)

HOME FURNISHINGS Two Jeldwen windows, 36" x 60”, white double hung, brand new double pane, vinyl, never been used. Asking $150 OBO. (360) 331-5153 (1) Seville Pillow Top mattress and box springs by Eloquence.

Excellent condition, $150. Russ (360) 582-7397 (1) Vintage wardrobe/armoire, big but can be disassembled for transport, drawers/closet area, best offer. Need gone; Vintage sideboard/dresser. Mirror/ shelf/drawers/cubbies, claw feet, best offer. Coupeville (360) 678-7108 (0)

LAWN AND GARDEN 25 aluminum silver deck post caps, $3 each; 200 feet new 8” heavy waterline, $4 a foot, obo. Can be used for waterline or drain line. (360) 321-1624 (3) Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey (360) 321-1624

MISCELLANEOUS Sturdy utility table, 30” x 40” x 28” high, steel legs, $15; free glider exercise unit; Fishing net, 6.5-9 foot handle, $15; Electric drill, $5; Heavy duty electric drill, large chuck, $15; Toro Super Air tool w/ bag, blows and sucks, $15; Ears for running outboard, out of water 42; Shower aid grip handle, suction cup mounting, $2; Foot powered bicycle pump, $2; Power Pal electric air compressor, 10-100 psi, GE motor, $10; Post hole digger, $10; Weller welding gun, new in box, $10; Folding chaise lounge, $5; Clotche greenhouse for starting seeds, 2x5x12 with 4 shelves & plastic cover, $15; Stinger 2½-gal wet/dry vac, $15; Old fashioned woven picnic basket w/ hinged cover, $5; Delta bench band saw, model 28-185, make offer; Free glider/walker exercise machine. Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1) Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

LOST/FOUND LOST CAT: Female Tabby (black, grey, white stripes).

About 8 pounds, lost in Even Down/West Beach vicinity. $50 reward if found. (360) 969-0074 (1)

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Hot wire fencing materials. Used T-posts, white posts, connectors, handles, etc.

Prices depend on condition.

Cheap and lots of everything.

(360) 672-2656 between 10a6pm (0) 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.

FREE Sharp 20-in. color TV, not flat screen: Excellent condition, several A/V connections, remote control. Russ (360) 582-7397 (1)

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Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number.

We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it.

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