Whidbey Weekly June 16, 2016

June 16 through June 22, 2016

2nd Annual

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Orcas in Our Midst Workshop Whidbey Children's Theatre Langley Page 14

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Well my fellow anglers, we can close the books on another ling cod season. It is a bit sad for me because I love fishing for them so much. I remember as a young kid fishing for them whenever we wanted to, without slot limits. I understand those days are long gone and I know why, but I still reminisce about my best friends and I going out in a little 12 foot Sears Gamefisher with a 7.5 hp Mercury, fishing for lings around Deception Pass. I would never think about doing that now though. I know better.

What did you learn this year? I learned those honey holes you used to depend on don’t always produce. This year was one of the tougher years I can recall. Not that I didn’t catch many lings it was just the sheer amount of cookie cutter 24-25 inch ones we sent back to the bottom to grow a few more inches. When talking to other friends of mine, who normally find their limits easily, they were complaining about the same thing. We managed to boat a couple monster over size lings as well but it was work sometimes finding a legal fish to retain.

The weather this year was not cooperating as it has the past few years. Lots of bad weather days kept many anglers on shore longing to get out on the water but couldn’t safely do so. Last year at this time, temps were in the 70’s and the water was outstanding. Maybe those early summers over the past few years has had a real impact on not only salmon populations but also ling cod.

For the next couple of weeks, we still have shrimping in a few areas and as a bonus the WDFW has increased the limits in a couple areas to 160 shrimp. My fishing buddies and I took advantage of it this past weekend in marine area 7 west (area 6 also has a 160 shrimp limit). Seeking the protected waters of the northern San Juan Islands we spent the weekend up past Spieden Island just north of San Juan Island.

This area was new to us so it presented the opportunity to explore the area. We immediately spotted a small group of boats already there. This was easier than setting prospecting pots all over the area looking for shrimp. After setting our pots we proceeded to try and find some new areas to fish for lings.

Eventually we found some nice areas around Stuart Island. The tides worked in our favor all weekend. Currents were manageable and very fishable. We were able to pull one legal ling between the three 2+ hour soaks of our pots. Being the last weekend for lings, they were our number one priority but the shrimping proved to be good with over 400 spotted prawns in the boat.

Sunday, the weather was much nicer to start than Saturday. We set our pots but this time we focused even harder on finding a limit of lings. There were so many places to explore. We tried the areas from the day before and were rewarded with a nice 29 inch ling. We then headed east towards Sucia Island and found a really

nice reef out there which produced our last two lings of 28 and 27 inches. Shrimping wasn’t bad either with a haul just shy of 200 prawns.

If you’re a diehard spotted prawn angler, areas 6 and 7 west should be a destination you fish. The remaining areas around the island have reopened to non-spot shrimp.

Be sure to check the regulations because there are several different depth limits depending on where you want to soak your pots.

For me, however, I am going to take the next couple of weeks to recuperate and plan for the upcoming salmon season opener July 1. The new regulations are available on-line now and the printed ones should be hitting your favorite tackle shop soon. Remember the old regulations are in effect until the end of June.

Looking the salmon seasons over in the areas I like to fish, I am pleased to see there is going to be some opportunity this year. Granted we will not get many chances at harvesting a Coho however the king fishing looks acceptable. It is not going to please everyone but I am thankful we have a chance to fish for salmon.

Other big news which has come out is the Crab seasons have been set. Most areas around the island will open July 1 with area 7 being the only exception, which opens July 15. The daily limit is still 5 male Dungeness crab, measuring at least 6-¼ inches across its carapace. They must also be hard shelled so grab a hold of a back leg and give it a squeeze before you put it in the cooler. WDFW Officers and local Sheriff have been out in force the last few years enforcing these rules. Last year, I was crabbing out in Crescent Harbor when they caught a poacher pulling another angler’s crab traps. Besides the heavy fine, he lost his boat and probably his ability to hunt or fish in the state for quite a while. I was happy to see them out there.

I will be heading to the La Push coastal area soon to partake in a lot of fishing opportunities. It will give me a chance to catch a very nice ling as well as retain some rockfish. The plan is to give salmon a try as well but I am going to have to do quite a bit of research about salmon fishing the coast, if it is still open when we get there.

Either way it should be a great time fishing.

For those of you who put in for special hunting permits the results are available.

According to the WDFW website “The results of the random, computerized drawing were verified June 9 and are now available for viewing at https://fishhunt. dfw.wa.gov/wa/specialhuntlookup. Holders of the special permits can hunt at times and locations beyond those authorized by a general hunting license.”

I hope everyone gets a chance to recharge over the next couple of weeks and are ready to hit it hard July 1. Until next time, please send reports, questions, comments, suggestions or pictures to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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In honor of Dads and Fathers, both near and far, welcome to fave Pop jokes submitted by readers who like to laugh.

You may have heard some of these before, but, our Dad never minded sharing a great joke over and over. Many of these surely qualify.

Thanks to the Phreeland Fantom, Zuglius Portazeebee, and Horrible Bob Fescue (his brother was his dad) for the following submissions.

Caution—There is no political humor ahead. We’ve had enough already.

Leo and Frank Two 90-year old guys, Leo and Frank, had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear Leo was dying, Frank visited him every day.

One day Frank said, “Leo, we both loved playing baseball and softball all our lives, playing all through High School and beyond. Please do me one favor: when you get to Heaven, somehow you must let me know if there’s softball there.”

Leo looked up at Frank from his deathbed and said, “Frank you’ve been my best friend for many years. If it’s at all possible, I’ll do this favor for you.”

Shortly after, Leo passed on. A few nights later, Frank was awakened from a sound sleep by a blinding flash of white light and a voice calling out to him, “Frank...

Frank” “Who is it?” asked Frank sitting up suddenly. “Who is it?”

“Leo – it’s me, Leo” “You’re not Leo, Leo just died.”

“I’m telling you, it’s me, Leo”, insisted the voice.

Heaven. Better yet, all of our old buddies who died before us are here, too. Better than that, we’re all young again. Better still, it’s always springtime, and it never rains or snows. And best of all, we can play softball all we want, and we never get tired.”

“That’s fantastic,” said Frank. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams! So what’s the bad news?”

“You’re pitching Tuesday.”

Dear Bank Manager I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month.

By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it.

I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire pension, an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years.

You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank.

My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways. I noticed that whereas I personally answer your telephone calls and letters, when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become.

From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a flesh-and-blood person.

My mortgage and loan repayments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank, by check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate. Be aware that it is an OFFENSE under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope.

Please find attached an Application Contact which I require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry it runs eight pages, but in order for me to know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative.

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LOCALLY OPERATED. A Soldier said, “I’d hit it with my boot.”

employee with a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with me.

I regret it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modeled it on the number of button presses required of me to access my account balance on your phone bank service. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Let me level the playing field even further.

When you call me, press buttons per instructions.

Note that after dialing, press star button for English. #1. To make an appointment to see me.

An Airman said, “I’d call room service and find out why there’s a tent in my room.”

The Old General A gruff old general was inspecting his troops when a messenger rushed across the parade ground and said; “General, sir, we just received this message for you from headquarters.”

“But, sir, I...” stammered the messenger.

#3. To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there.

“I gave you a direct order, soldier. Do as I say!”

#4. To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping.

“Well, all right sir,” sighed the young soldier. The message reads:

#5. To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attending to nature.

“You are undoubtedly the worst, most incompetent, blundering, lame-brained old fool I have ever come across in the army. You are not fit to command a troop of boy scouts!”

#6. To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home. #7. To leave a message on my computer, a password to access my computer is required. Password will be communicated to you at a later date to the Authorized Contact mentioned earlier.

Quick as a flash, the general says, “Well done, soldier.

Have that message decoded immediately.”

Theatre Seats For Seniors An old man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theatre. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the old man, “Sorry sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” The old man didn’t budge.

#8. To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through 7 again. #9. To make a general complaint or inquiry. The contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention of my automated answering service.

The usher became more impatient. “Sir, if you don’t get up from there I’m going to have to call the manager.” Once again, the old man just muttered and did nothing.

#10. This is a second reminder to press* for English.

While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the duration of the call.

Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new arrangement. May I wish you a happy, if ever so slightly less prosperous New Year?

The usher marched briskly back up the aisle, and in a moment he returned with the manager. Together the two of them tried repeatedly to move the disheveled man, but with no success. Finally they summoned the police.

Your Humble Client

The officer surveyed the situation briefly then asked, “All right, buddy what’s your name?”

PS. Please don’t make older people mad. We don’t like being old in the first place, so it doesn’t take much to piss us off.

“Fred,” the old man moaned.

“Where you from, Fred?” asked the police officer.

“Tell me the good news first,”said Frank.

Scorpion In Your Tent A man was conducting an All Service member briefing one day, and he posed the question: “What would you do if you found a scorpion in your tent?”

“The good news,” Leo said, “is there’s softball in

In due course, at MY convenience, I will issue your

One Sailor said, “I’d step on it.”

“In Heaven,” replied Leo. “I have some really good news and a little bad news.”

A Marine said, “I’d catch it, break the stinger off, and eat it.”

“Well, read it out, man,” bellowed the general.

#2. To query a missing payment.

Please note all copies of his or her medical history must be countersigned by a Notary Public, and the mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof.

“Leo! Where are you?”

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With a terrible strain in his voice, and without moving, Fred replied, “The balcony.”

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Bits & Pieces per class. For more information or to register, visit www.spu.edu/caseypool or call (360) 678-5050. The Coupeville Lions Club is sponsoring scholarships for those who need one.

They’d like to see every child have the opportunity to learn to swim.

[Submitted by Robyn Myers, Camp Casey & Fort Casey Inn]

Summer at Chinook

On June 7, 2016, on the deck at St Augustine’s in The Woods Episcopal Church, the checks from St Augustine’s Episcopal Church’s 2016 Annual Trash and Treasure Sale, $1,200 each (total of $4,800), were awarded to each of the 4 recipients. From Left to right: Jason Miller, Garage of Blessings; Kristiina Miller, Garage of Blessings; Rebecca Reid, Co-chair of the Trash and Treasure Sale; Diane Watson, South Whidbey Homeless Coalition; Lori Cavendar, Ryan’s House; Art Taylor, Mobile Turkey Unit.

[Submitted by Rebecca Reid, St Augustine’s in the Woods Episcopal Church]

Reinstatement of the Everett Connector and Fare Implementation Effective June 20, 2016 Island Transit is pleased to announce that the Everett Connector, aka Route 412, will be brought back in service, effective Monday, June 20, 2016. A cash-only $2 one-way fare is a new feature on the route.

The Everett Connector was a commuter favorite for many years, and was funded by previous legislators. Representative Dave Hayes, District 10, responded to community requests, and was able to provide funding for the wellloved service during the past budget cycle.

Please join Island Transit and Representative Hayes for a ribbon cutting at 7:00am, Monday, June 20, 2016, as they send off the Everett Connector with fanfare!

The Ribbon Cutting for the Everett Connector (Route 412) will be held at Terry’s Corner Park & Ride, 525 East North Camano Drive, Camano Island.

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

Island Transit and Island County Sheriff Train Together to Better Prepare for Emergencies

Island County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently conducted training and safety drills with Island Transit in an effort to improve their capabilities and provide deputies with knowledge on the safest way to enter or disable buses in an emergency situation. This was the second time the Sheriff’s office has trained with Island Transit to conduct training on bus and vehicle systems. Island Transit and Island County are committed to working together to better support our community.

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

Camp Casey Swim Lesson Registration Now Open Registration is now open for swim lessons at Camp Casey this summer. 2 week classes are taught June 20-August 26. Cost is $49

The Whidbey Island Waldorf School opens its doors to the children of South Whidbey for two week-long camps during Summer break, Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24 and Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1.

Threaded throughout each week there will be nature exploration, creative expression, and integrative games filled with art, games and learning. Some activities will include: botany identification, art and writing in nature, wilderness exploration, storytelling, and more. It will be a spring of rich, nurturing, growth where friendships, and individuals, will blossom.

Week 1: ages 7 - 13; Monday, June 20 - Friday, June 24, 8:30am-3:00pm; $225/week - 20% discount for siblings Week 2: ages 7 - 13; Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1, 8:30am-3:00pm; $225/week- 20% discount for siblings Location: Whidbey Island Waldorf School Campus, 6335 Old Pietila Road, Clinton, WA 98236.

To register, contact Robin Jacobs at (360) 341-5686 or robin@wiws.org For more information, visit www.wiws.org [Submitted by Karina Bergen-Voigt, Whidbey Island Waldorf School]

Summer Sailing Lessons Oak Harbor Youth Sailing classes are open for youths 9-15. The beginning Opti sailor will learn a variety of skills, from sailing fundaments to beginning racing. The intermediate Opti sailors will hone their skills in afternoon/ early evening winds. Advanced sailors will focus on sail trim, sailor’s weight and balance, proper choreograph of sheet and tiller control through maneuvers, boat efficiency in a broader range of conditions, and boat speed.

Parents can register on-line at www.oakharboryouthsailing.org and download the forms.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis with completed forms and class fees paid. Parents can also register by mailing forms and fees to OHYS, P.O. Box 2876, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

Parents or grandparents may find out more information regarding lesson content on the website.The following class schedule is slated to be held at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club and the Oak Harbor Marina: Sail Camp 1 - Beginning - June 22, 23, 27, 28, 29; Sail Camp 2 - Beginning - July 18 - 22; Sail Camp 3 - Beginning- July 25 - 29; Sail Camp 4 - Intermediate/Opti June 27 - July 1; Sail Camp 5 - Intermediate/Opti July 28 - 22; Sail Camp 6 - Advanced/Double Handed - July 25 - 29.

The fee for the beginning classes is $185 per child, per session. The fee for the intermediate and advanced classes is $150. Class times for beginning classes is from 11:00am to 4:30pm; and for the intermediate and advanced classes are from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.

Successful completion of a beginning class will qualify youths who to take the intermediate classes. Successful completion of the intermediate class will qualify youths to take the advanced class.

For further information, email islander1569@ comcast.net.

[Submitted by Avis Berney, OHYS]

NWLACC Summer Camp Open House Calling all families and craft-lovers! Join the Northwest Language and Cultural Center (NWLACC) for a special open house workshop and party on Thursday, June 23 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Make your own mini- piñata, Japanese puppet, French pincushion or other crafty

surprises and get a free preview of NWLACC’s upcoming French, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese camps. NWLACC is celebrating their 20th anniversary and want you to be part of the fun.

There will be outdoor games, light refreshments, door prizes & a drawing for free camp attendance. $5 donation at the door.

The Northwest Language and Cultural Center is located at 5023 Langley Road, Langley. For more information, call (360) 321-2101 or visit www.nwlacc.org [Submitted by Jennifer Katzinger, Executive Coordinator, NWLACC]

Whidbey Island Arts Council to Hold Public Community Partnership Celebration To celebrate over 35 years of serving artists, arts organizations, local schools and artistic events, the Whidbey Island Arts Council is inviting the island community to share in their gratitude for the energy and effort that has powered many ventures and events through the years. The Arts Council appreciates the partnerships that have made this year a resounding success for their efforts in supporting this community’s arts and culture.

They look now to a future of prosperity for all and appreciate the arts community’s role in the economic growth and development of the island.

Enjoy an afternoon of barbecue, music, entertainment and friendship on Thursday, June 23, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Historic Greenbank Progressive Hall on Firehouse Road.

Leading the event; whom else than “The Conductor of Fun” and long time contributor to our island’s artistic environment in many ways, Mr. Jim Freeman.

The arts council is inviting all who would like recounting the past and looking to the future in terms to our artistic heritage and the impact the arts have on our Island economy.

For more information, visit www.islandartscouncil.org [Submitted by Frank Rose, Whidbey Island Arts Council Board Member]

Coupeville Lions Club Annual Garage Sale The Coupeville Lions Club will hold its annual Garage Sale on Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26 at the Coupeville Elementary School.

All profits from the sale go to the community, through programs and projects of the Coupeville Lions Foundation.

The sale begins promptly at 9:00am on the 25th. At the sound of the air horn signaling the start of the sale, throngs of waiting shoppers descend to swoop up every conceivable bargain, from antiques, glassware and handicrafts, to appliances, power tools and sporting equipment. The savviest shoppers attend the Garage pre-sale on Friday, June 24, the day before the sale, to scope out the treasures they hope to snap up before any of their competitors. Other veteran shoppers adopt a more patient strategy, knowing that prices drop on items remaining unsold on the second day of the sale.

The Coupeville Lions proudly refer to this event as “The Biggest and Best Garage Sale In Our Known World.” The sale, now in its 37th year, is a fixture on the Whidbey Island calendar, drawing customers from all over the Island and the Puget Sound area. The sale is as much a community celebration as it is a bazaar. Come to talk up your neighbors and munch on food and drinks provided by Coupeville Boy Scout Troop 4058 … but expect to leave with at least one item you never figured on buying!

The sale takes place at the Coupeville Elementary School, located on Main Street just south of the intersection with Highway 20. The sale preview takes place on Friday, June 24 from noon to 6:00pm. The sale itself takes place on Saturday, June 25 from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and on Sunday, June 26 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

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Give Your Children the Gift of (Financial) Knowledge

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It’s almost Father’s Day. If you’re a dad with young children, you can expect some nice homemade cards and maybe even a baseball cap.

But, of course, your greatest reward is spending time with your kids and watching them grow. In return, you can give them a gift – the gift of knowledge. Specifically, in the months and years ahead, teach them the financial skills that can help make their lives easier and more rewarding.

For starters, encourage your children to become savers. You can do this in a couple of different ways. First, set a good example. You might explain to your kids that you want to buy a certain item, but you are waiting for it to go on sale. Or, if it’s a particularly big-ticket item, like an ultra high-definition television, tell your children that you simply can’t afford it now, but that you are putting away some money each week until you can. You might even make a chart showing your progress.

Another way to help your children become better savers is to provide them with a monetary incentive. To illustrate: For every dollar they put into a “piggy bank” or an actual savings account, tell them you’ll put in, say, 50 cents. They are likely to be pleased and excited by how much faster their money grows with your contribution, and they may well become more motivated to save. Furthermore, you’ll be giving them a valuable lesson for later on in life, when they work for a business that offers to match their contributions to a 401(k) or other retirement plan. Unfortunately, many young people, upon taking on their first “career” jobs, either under-contribute to their retirement plans or ignore them completely – thereby making it more likely that, later on in their working lives, they will have to come up with much bigger sums each year to accumulate enough resources for a comfortable retirement.

Learning to save is certainly important – but children should also learn about investing. To help get your children interested in becoming investors, point out that they can actually own shares of companies with which they are already familiar – the companies that make the games they play, the movies they watch and the food they eat. In fact, you could even simulate the investment process by letting them choose a stock and then follow it. To make the results more tangible, use “play” money to represent an initial investment, and add or subtract to the pile to track the ups and downs of the real stock. You might even explain some of the reasons for the stock’s movements; for example, if you and your child are following the stock of an entertainment company, and that company produces a blockbuster movie that leads to sequels, spinoffs and merchandise tie-ins, you can point out how these developments have pushed up the company’s stock price.

You might also explain that while these short-term price movements are interesting – and maybe even fun – to follow, investing is actually a long-term endeavor, and the best investors often hold stocks for many years before selling them.

By following these suggestions, you can help your children acquire good financial habits – and seeing them put these skills to good use can provide you with many happy Father’s Days in the future.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

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NAS Whidbey Island Hosting Public Open House Naval Air Station Whidbey Island reminds the General Public of its Open House on Saturday, June 25, at Ault Field from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

The public open house is an opportunity for the public to learn about past, current, and future operations at the Navy’s only air station in the Pacific Northwest and see the 2016 Navy Installation of the Year.

Aircraft static displays will include the EA-18G Growler, P-3C Orion, MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter, the new C-40 Clipper and a visiting P-8A Poseidon, which will soon replace the P-3C’s here. Aerial demonstrations planned at this time include the EA-18G, P-3C and Search and Rescue helicopter.

There will also be other visual displays, guided bus tours, a Search and Rescue and K-9 Working Dog demonstrations, Explosive Ordnance Detachment displays, bouncy toys for children and a climbing wall for those wishing to test their climbing acumen. Aviation memorabilia will also be available for purchase as well as a variety of food and beverages.

All visitors over the age of 18 will be required to have state or government issued identification for access to the base. Due to security measures, the following items are not allowed on the base: large bags, backpacks, weapons, coolers and pets. Additionally, drugs or drug paraphernalia to include marijuana products are prohibited from the base. Items permitted will be strollers, diaper bags, small women’s purses, wheelchairs, service dogs, bottled water, cameras and video recorders.

More information can be found at http://cnic. navy.mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_island.html [Submitted by Mike Welding, NAS Whidbey Island]

Island County Joins the NACo Live Healthy Prescription Discounts Program to Offer Resident’s Valuable Savings on Everyday Prescription Medicine Costs Island County announced its participation in the National Association of Counties (NACo) “Live Healthy” Prescription Discounts which allows all county residents the opportunity to save money with discounts on everyday prescription medicine costs. Informational inserts were included in the County’s Change of Value notices mailed to property owners last week.

The Live Healthy Prescription Discounts Card is free, residents can show it to receive an average of 24%* off the retail price of prescription medicine. Residents who do not have insurance can show their card to save on all prescription purchases. Those who do have insurance can show the card when their prescription medicines are not covered by their insurance. There are no annual limits placed on use, no forms to fill out, no waiting periods, no age or income requirements and no medical condition restrictions. The Live Healthy Discounts Program is NOT health insurance.

All pharmacies in Island County are listed as participating in this program. Island County is one of sixteen Washington Counties offering this prescription discount to residents.

“Many Island County families are uninsured or underinsured and face high costs when paying for prescription medicine for themselves and their pets” said Commissioner Helen Price Johnson. “We are very excited to be able to offer our island families access to this program which can save them money. The Live Healthy Prescription Discounts Program will make it easier for our residents to afford the medicine they need to live healthy on Camano and Whidbey Islands.” *Savings may vary by drug and by pharmacy.

About Island County’s NACo Live Healthy Prescription Discounts Program: NACo Live Healthy Prescription Discounts is a free program for county residents; there is no fee to join. To get a Free Prescription Discounts Card residents can go to nacorx. org to register and download a free card or they can call toll-free 877-321-2652 to join.

This program is administered by CVS/Caremark and includes discounts on prescription medications at over 68,000 pharmacies nationwide.

Residents simply present the discount card at a participating retail pharmacy along with a prescription(s), and save an average of 24%* on the cost of the prescription drugs. There are no limits on how many times the card can be used. One card can be used for the whole family, including pet prescription medicine.

“This program offers direct savings to residents at no additional cost to counties,” said NACo President Sallie Clark, commissioner, El Paso County, Colo. “We are pleased to help counties alleviate residents’ everyday health expenses, especially when families are struggling to make ends meet during challenging economic times.”

About NACo: The National Association of Counties (NACo) unites America’s 3,069 county governments. Founded in 1935, NACo brings county officials together to advocate with a collective voice on national policy, exchange ideas and build new leadership skills, pursue transformational county solutions, enrich the public’s understanding of county government and exercise exemplary leadership in public service. For more information, visit www.naco. org.

[Submitted by Pam Dill, Administrative Assistant to Commissioner Helen Price Johnson, District 1]

Local Business News Dr. Hu Practice Closure Notice Dr. Hu is retiring from practice and closing Whidbey Island Urology Clinic on August 31, 2016. If you are a patient of this practice and have ongoing urological care needs, contact your primary care provider (PCP) for referral to an alternate urology practice. If you had an appointment scheduled after August 31, 2016, it is recommended you contact your PCP as soon as possible. Most of the area urology practices are scheduling appointments 4-8 weeks in advance now.

PCP’s automatically receive copies of all consultation and treatment plan notes. They can assist patients in establishing care with a new urologist. It is not necessary for patients to obtain a complete copy of their records.

Pursuant to WAC-246-08-400, copies of medical records may be purchased for a $25 handling fee plus $1.12 per page for the 1st 30 pages and $.84 per page. Records will be maintained in accordance with state and federal laws. Correspondences regarding medical records should be addressed to WIU Medical Records, P.O. Box 456, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Garry Oak Gallery Welcomes New Artists ​ arry Oak Gallery is pleased to welcome new G metal artists, Steve and Maryann Nowicki.

Steve began his artistic career in the 1970’s as a jeweler craftsman, working mainly with horseshoe nails. These early years cultivated his passion for metal work that has evolved into the signature copper and brass patina fine finishes that he works with today. Maryann soon joined him in his artistic quest and together they have developed their unique style of metal art.

Each piece is crafted by hand, with much emphasis on the small details. They are selftaught metal artists and Steve has developed his own metal finishes. He has incorporated bronze, copper and brass into his work and has recently started working with steel, copper, brass and aluminum rivets which has allowed him to start a new chapter in his art work.

Garry Oak Gallery, located at 830 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor is open Monday thru Sunday from 10:30am to 5:30pm.

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on the 20th. Your ability to make fine distinctions proves handy on the 21st. The 22nd is a serious planning and review day.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your quest for more and better is answered on a highly satisfying 16th. The 17th delivers the bill for your success.

A heavy to-do list keeps you running on the 18th. The 19th makes sure you’re not too cozy with what you know to move ahead. You control what to keep and what not to on the 20th. The 21st demands you run hard just to stay in place.

Work load far exceeds reward on the 22nd.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Collaboration is highly effective in getting you past the obstacles of the 16th. The result on the 17th is a shift in your perspective. An exasperating 18th has you looking for a better way. Your best thinking on the 19th is impartial and unattached--good! Suddenly it’s as if nothing can stand in your way on the 20th. Toes may be stepped on amid an intense 21st. The 22nd sees you actively rethinking your position.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Your adherence to a very high standard is a large part of the 16th’s success. Enthusiasm solves a large part of the problem on the 17th. Another person may be the undoing of your plan on the 18th. Be wary of letting your inner Chicken feed off others’ pessimism on the 19th. Doing what you must is easy on the 20th. You’re active in a “fix it” mode on the 21st. Obstacles on the 22nd are only that, not deal killers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The 16th unfolds differently than planned, but securely despite. Possessiveness is a pothole in your road on the 17th. The 18th sees you burdened, partly by others’ needs. You know which puzzle pieces fit on the 19th and which don’t. The 20th clears the air with someone or something that puzzled you. You end something that just won’t do on the 21st. Budget time on the 22nd for attention to an unexpected delay.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Your refusal to settle for less pays off on the 16th. Ranking mere possession ahead of all doesn’t solve the problem on the 17th. The 18th is a challenge in keeping your projects on track. Long experience lets you hit the curveball on the 19th. Settling the score is a refreshing part of the 20th. The desire for change outweighs its cost on the 21st. Your inner Chicken may not be happy about a partner’s actions on the 22nd.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The 16th has its element of luck, which you’re in excellent position to exploit. The 17th sees you easily pulled into someone else’s little drama. The 18th is a fast track requiring your full attention. Your 19th is action-packed and duty-bound. Progress picks up magically

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your method and the means to apply it align wonderfully on the 16th. The 17th connects you to your reward. Lack of a necessary skill slows you on a fast-paced 18th. Avoiding misplaced sentiment is the key to progress on the 19th. Unintended consequences don’t impeded you on the 20th.You have strong ideas to put across on the 21st. Frequent changes of mind on the 22nd are necessary to forward progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Emotional satisfaction and tangible reward combine in large measure on the 16th. But complacency works against you, as the 17th shows.

Unanticipated changes make demands on the 18th. The tiger’s tail you hold on the 19th is your own. The 20th presents a graceful way to let go of it. You’re unlikely to take “no” for an answer on the 21st. Your responsibilities demand extra effort of you on the 22nd.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Sheer determination plays a role in your success on the 16th. The 17th exacts a price for your advance. Many factors on the 18th have you too busy juggling to pause. Your overview is clear on 19th, for yourself and others. Releasing excess baggage is a major part of the 20th. A renewed sense of your own worth bolsters your actions on the 21st. The 22nd sees the easy release of that which you no longer value.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sacrificing temporary security on the 16th gains you deeper rewards. Vigor defines your 17th, for better or worse. Work demands are heavy on multiple fronts on the 18th. Your action path on the 19th is clear and well-defined.

The 20th frees you up to act on your decisions. More than business, the 21st is a deeply-felt personal quest. Cost-value comparisons are a large part of the 22nd, as you decide what has to go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Quick thinking on the 16th lets you take full advantage of the unexpected. The 17th sees you going to extremes. Extra ambition is needed on the 18th due to things unanticpated.

You know what you want on the 19th and what you must do to get it. Events you don’t control dictate on the 20th. Your powerful convictions allow no room for compromise on the 21st. The 22nd brings a shift in your long-term goals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Efforts to expand your comfort zone are heavily rewarded on the 16th. The reasons behind the rapid unfoldment of the 17th come only later. Numerous issues conspire to keep you busy on the 18th. The 19th sees you narrowly focusing on plans, possibly for travel. Rolling with the flow lets you feel in control on the 20th. Giving and receiving are the issue on the 21st. Changed views on the 22nd mean the old is no longer rewarding. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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

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Whidbey Quakers 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.

South Pacific Thursdays, June 16 & 23, 7:30pm Fridays, June 17 & 24, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 18 & 25, 7:30pm Sundays, June 19 & 26, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Epic musical romance centers on a group of American sailors and Navy nurses stationed in the South Pacific during WWII. For tickets or more information, call (360) 679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Camp Casey Open House Friday, June 17, 12:00pm-4:00pm Camp Casey, Coupeville Free tours of the barracks and selected Officer’s quarters at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. These buildings are only open to the public one time per year. Visit the Sea Lab and learn about the creatures in our local waters. Opening day at the swimming pool; free swimming during the open house. Enjoy a picnic on the lawn or come to fly a kite. For more information, call (360) 678-5050.

The Flick Fridays, June 17, 24, & July 1, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 18, 25, & July 2, 7:30pm Sunday, June 26, 4:00pm Thursday, June 30, 7:30pm Black Box Theater, Langley

Cinderella Saturday, June 18, 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, June 19, 2:00pm Oak Harbor High School Auditorium Put on your glass slippers and treasure the enchantment of Cinderella, as the dancers of The Ballet Slipper Conservatory share the beauty and magic of fairies, Prince Charming, ugly step-sisters, mice and the Fairy Godmother. Audiences of all ages will be transported into a world of myth and fantasy, where wishes really do come true, and the grace and splendor of ballet brings to life the promise of “happily ever after”. Tickets are available for purchase at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 WA-20.

Adults $15; seniors (60+) $10; children (up to 18) $10. Tickets will also be sold at the door, however, advance tickets are both highly recommended and suggested.

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

Special Guests: Comedian Jeffrey Roberts and Lady Jane DJ. $15 for BBQ, show and dance. $10 for show and dance. For more information, email whidbeyislandpride@comcast. net. Deer Lagoon Grange is located at 5142 Bayview Road.

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

For more information, visit www.outcastproductions.net

An all-ages Benefit Concert for Whidbey Island Waldorf School. Featuring Gidon Shikler, one of the brightest new stars on the international reggae circuit. With Kevin Voigt on bass and the Joann Quintana Band. Tickets are are available online at www.wiws.org. Tickets are $10 per person, $20 per family, free for children under 12. Doors open at 6:00pm. For more information, call (360) 341-5686 or email karina@wiws.org

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Saturday, June 18, 8:00am-10:00am Applebee’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor

See schedule below Cost: Free

$10 will get you a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage/bacon and a beverage. Come out early for Father’s Day and support the Coupeville Spirit Team. Tickets available at the door.

Meet the Author: Connie Dawson Thursday, June 16, 2:00pm-3:00pm Freeland Library

OutCast Productions is excited to present the 2014 Pulitzer Prize winning play, The Flick by Annie Baker. Tickets are $14 students/seniors and $18 adults and can be purchased by credit card through Brown Paper Tickets at http:// www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2555203 or reserve seats and pay at the door by emailing ocp@whidbey.com

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, June 18, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Center, 8th & N Main St. Cost: $8/Adults, $4/Children 12 & under Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, orange juice, coffee or tea.

Whidbey Island Garden Tour Saturday, June 18, 10:00am-4:00pm Delight in visiting five distinct gardens on beautiful Whidbey Island. Tickets $20 in advance ($25 day of tour). For tickets and more information, visit www.wigt.org or call (360) 321-4191.

Chum Run 5K Saturday, June 18, 10:00am Community Park, Langley Fee: $30 Day of Race This lighthearted event has become a favorite of locals and visitors alike. This year’s Chum Run will support the Healthy Island Youth Scholarship Fund, in addition to South Whidbey Parks & Rec. The scholarship provides funds for local kids from low-income families to participate in healthy, active organized programs, like school sports, Little League, swim lessons, and much more. Younger kids are invited to participate in the free “Fry Run”.

Youth must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.swparks.org, email programs@whidbey.com or call (360) 221-6788.

Join Connie Dawson, Ph.D. and celebrate the release of her new book, “Life “Beyond Shame: Rewriting the Rules.” What’s so bad about shame? How does a felt sense of shame affect our ideas of who we are and what we deserve? Explore using New Rules to replace the Old Rules that serve to undermine instead of strengthen. Connie will have books available for purchase and signing.

DIY Magnetic Poetry Friday, June 17, 2:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Unleash your inner bard and create your own magnetic poetry kits! For teens and tweens ages 9 and up. Supplies provided but limited.

First come, first serve.

Books2Movies Friday, June 17, 2:00pm-4:30pm Freeland Library This group will focus on books that were made into movies. Read/Listen to the book, then join us for the movie and a lively talk on the third Friday of each month. This month’s book/ movie is “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini.

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. We will take suggestions from participants on future titles!

Friends of the Clinton Library Book Sale Saturday, June 18, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional Fiction and non-fiction books every month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

Quality book donations are always appreciated On your Mark, Get Set ... Mad Science!

Saturday, June 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. On your mark, get set, for the mad science of Nick Delmedico and his wacky, weird and wonderfully scientific experiments gone wild!

Come celebrate the kick-off to the Clinton library’s Summer Reading Program ... on your mark, get set, read!

Origami For Teens Monday, June 20, 4:00pm-6:00pm Oak Harbor Library Learn to make fun geometric puzzles out of folded paper. All skill levels welcome. Come try your hand at an ancient Japanese art form.

International Nights: “Wolf Totem” Monday, June 20, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library Based on the 2004 Chinese semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Lu Jiamin, “Wolf Totem” is directed by acclaimed French director Jean-Jacques Annaud. Rated PG-13. Runtime 115 minutes. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Clap Hands, Stamp Feet, Find Brazil’s Olympic Beat!

Tuesday, June 21, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library

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

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Bev McQuary Tuesday, June 21, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Jewelry artist Bev McQuary will be at Penn Cove Gallery “playing with fire”, or rather describing her Italian bead-making process.

Glass bead making involves melting colorful glass rods around a mandrel with a propane/ oxygen torch and then embellishing them with more glass. The glass beads are then incorporated into unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces with silver or copper wire.

Mostly Feathers Show continues through June UUCWI Art Gallery, Freeland The wildlife photography of Govinda Rosling is featured in the foyer Art Gallery at UUCWI. Govinda photographs mostly birds, working with a variety of lenses that enable zoomed shots, some through blinds, some by sitting and letting the birds come to her. UUCWI is located at 20103 SR 525. The gallery is located in the building’s entrance foyer. There are no regular gallery hours but artwork can be viewed by those attending events and meetings in the building.

Meetings & Organizations

Wednesday, June 22, 3:00pm Coupeville Library

Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS)

Come join Ian Dobson on a rhythm and dance journey where all roads lead to Brazil for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games! Stomp, clap, and sing your way to Brazil and learn about steel drums and body percussion. Learn to identify the language spoken in Brazil and Cuba, the dance styles from Brazil and the Caribbean and find Brazil on a map. For all ages.

Monday, June 20, 6:30pm-8:30pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor

Religious Services

Whidbey Island Camera Club

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

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

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

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. There will be short presentations on current topics in astronomy and a good time is guaranteed for all! For more information about ICAS or club events, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.org.

Tuesday, June 21, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for June is “maco photography”. You may submit up to 3 photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.

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

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

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

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WICA One Act Festival shows 'Conversations'

WhidbeyHealth releases new brand

one visit for every man, woman and child living on Whidbey Island, according to a recent news release.

By JANIS REID Editor

The hospital is in the midst of its fourth major expansion since 1970 with the construction of a new 39-room inpatient wing is slated to be finished in mid-2017.

Continuing its 20th Season celebration, the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts annual One Act Festival is highlighting “Conversations.”

The clinics owned by the district previous retained their original names, eight clinics under six different names, making it appear that they were not connected to Whidbey General Hospital.

Forbes said the WhidbeyHealth umbrella will create better clarity and convenience for patients.

The roster features five different plays for each performance, as well as workshops and live table reads.

“Penguin Blues, by Ethan Phillips and directed by Kent Junge, looks at the emotional revelations needed to take the painful first step towards sobriety. This play stars Shelley Hartle and David Mayer.

“Light,” by Jeni Mahoney and directed by Phil Jordan, is a short play about finding and losing friendships – and then finding them again.

“Winter Games,” by Rachel Bonds and directed by Phil Jordan, is about unexpected connections and the moment when you really see someone you thought you knew.

“This property is condemned,” by Tennessee Williams and directed by Tristan A.B. Steel, is about Willie, a young girl from Mississippi who is world-weary before her time.

“Between us,” written and directed by David Churchill, explores the nuances of communication between loving couples, and how our perceptions of each other change over time.

For more information, visit www.wicaonline.org.

“People want connection and continuity in their healthcare,” said Forbes. “A unified identity communicates that everyone is working together to ensure a patient’s well-being across the continuum of care.”

Janis Reid/Whidbey Daily News Physician’s assistant Kristine Young, Commissioner Ron Wallin, Angi Carlson, Emmy Carlson, 5, Erin Hedrick, Colin Hedrick, Piper Hedrick, 10 months, Jean Sherman, 98, Marilyn Clay, Zayne Roos, 4, Greg Case, Alexandra Block, and Lucas Case, 7 days old, pose for a group multi-generational photo Monday.

The name change comes after some tough years for a the public hospital which has taken heat for a number of issues including operating in the red for several years, a heated negotiation with the state nurses association and a lawsuit against its chief of nursing.

By JANIS REID Editor A multi-generational group of current and former patients of Whidbey General Hospital gathered in the rain Monday to witness the birth of WhidbeyHealth.

Over the last year, Whidbey General Hospital has been working to create a brand that would pull the medical group’s nine island-wide locations under the same banner.

Those efforts culminated this week as board members, staff and patients gathered for a ceremonial sign unveil at the WhidbeyHealth Medical Center in Coupeville.

In honor of the event, the hospital’s marketing manager Keith Mack staged a photo of current and former patients ranging in age

from 7 days old to 98 years old.

Mack said the photo represents a cross-section of the people the hospital has served over the last 46 years.

“It ties it all together,” Mack said.

The photo featured physician’s assistant Kristine Young, CEO Geri Forbes, Commissioner Ron Wallin, Angi Carlson, Emmy Carlson, 5, Erin Hedrick, Colin Hedrick, Piper Hedrick, 10

months, Jean Sherman, 98, Marilyn Clay, Zayne Roos, 4, Greg Case, Alexandra Block, and Lucas Case, 7 days old.

Whidbey Island Public Hospital District has grown substantially since it opened its doors in 1970. The District has become a $100 million-a-year healthcare network with outpatient services at the hospital and at locations from Clinton to Oak Harbor.

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Forbes is just finishing her first year as the hospital’s new CEO. Her goal has been to take the hospital in a new direction, improve service quality and become more involved in the community.

The cost of the brand change is somewhere around $150,000.

But uniting the services under one logo and one name should build efficiencies and cost savings in the long run, according to Mack.

In addition to the new signs, the switch also includes changes such as new email addresses, stationary and name tags.

For more information, visit WhidbeyHealth’s new website at www.whidbeyhealth.org.

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The City of Langley and the Langley Arts Commission are holding a “A Day of Focus on the Arts” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23. Topics include: City of Langley Economic Status and Economic Forecast; Langley Arts Commission status report; arts networking; and citizen comments. For more information and to RSVP contact the city at 360-221-4246 or mayor@langleywa.org.

A National Guard soldier from Joint Base Lewis McChord carries a box of medical supplies from a Blackhawk helicopter last week in Oak Harbor, part of a simulation conducted as one portion of the statewide disaster drill Cascadia Rising.

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Drill tests Navy, civilian disaster preparedness

By KATHY REED Staff writer The Emergency Management Office on board Naval Air Station Whidbey Island hums with activity. Frequent announcements break the concentrated efforts of personnel trying to cope with the aftermath of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The quake has left Whidbey Island completely isolated – Deception Pass Bridge is cut off, ferry service is shut down and communications are sporadic at best.

It may sound like the plot of a Hollywood disaster movie, but the scenario being played out last week on NAS Whidbey Island and across the rest of the state is well grounded in truth and probabilities. It’s all part of an overall exercise called Cascadia Rising, conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in conjunction with Washington state agencies and the military.

It’s something Shawn Lightfritz, instalation training officer, has been working on for more than two years and has been rolled into NASWI’s annual disaster preparedness drill called Citadel Rumble.

“Planning for Cascadia Rising started two years ago in Olympia with the state,” Lightfritz said.

“We’ve been involved in that from the beginning, both at the Naval Station and at Navy Region Northwest level. We helped develop all the materials in conjunction with the state and FEMA.” Cascadia Rising simulates what could happen in the event of a major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which stretches about 700 miles from northern Vancouver Island in British Columbia to Cape Mendocino, Calif. It is one of three faults running under Whidbey Island and separates the Juan De

Courtesy of U.S. Navy Cmdr. Mike O'Donnell, right, briefs Capt. Geoff Moore, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, on current damage assessments in an emergency operations center during an earthquake and tsunami scenario of Citadel Rumble 2016.

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According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the last major earthquake along the CSZ occurred approximately 300 years ago, in 1700. Geologists estimate these catastrophic quakes occur approximately every 100 to 600 years, leading experts to believe there will be a major earthquake along the CSZ sooner rather than later.

It is Lightfritz’s job to come up with realistic scenarios to prepare Navy personnel how to respond should fiction become fact.

“I come up with maps that I’ve developed and that’s what I give to the emergency management team,” he said. “I reveal the pieces to them piecemeal, to mimic what they would be getting from the city and the state.

“The state actually worked out a lot of the information we used,” Lightfritz continued.

“We have flood zones identified, we have transportation impacts identified, tsunami impacts, the roads – which bridges were damaged, which ones survived – and those pieces we’ve been feeding in as well.”

What happens at NAS Whidbey Island is just one part of the overall picture. Lightfritz said the Navy works closely with Island County Emergency Management to coordinate the pieces of the make-believe disaster so everyone is dealing with the same scenario.

Since it is entirely conceivable the Navy would be among the first to establish reliable community, the exercise gives personnel on base the opportunity to practice coordinating efforts that would assist residents all over Whidbey Island.

“We would become a Base Support Installation, which is where we would be collecting incoming supplies from FEMA and other government organizations to distribute to the local communities,” Lightfritz said.

Part of the scenario included an exercise in which a Blackhawk helicopter from Joint Base Lewis McChord landed outside the Oak Harbor Public Works facility, where military personnel simulated handing off medical supplies to civilian authorities,

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Island County is now participating in the "Live Healthy" program that provides prescription discounts to county residents. In partnership with the National Association of Counties, Island County can now a card that provides discounts on everyday prescription medicines. The Live Healthy Prescription Discounts Card is free, residents can show it to receive an average of 24 percent off the retail price of prescription medicine. Residents who do not have insurance can show their card to save on all prescription purchases. Those who do have insurance can show the card when their prescription medicines are not covered by their insurance. There are no annual limits placed on use, no forms to fill out, no waiting periods, no age or income requirements and no medical condition restrictions. All pharmacies in Island County are listed as participating in this program. Island County is one of sixteen Washington Counties offering this prescription discount to residents. To get a Free Prescription Discounts Card residents can go to nacorx.org to register and download a free card or they can call 877-321-2652. For more information visit www.naco.org.

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“It is very much an emotional situation and it does seem to rear its head more after either a traumatic event like a death or divorce or loss of some kind, or some sort of trauma from your past that’s never been handled in an effective way,” Moses said.

“So you tend to pull things toward you as a protective measure.”

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Library meeting room, where she gave a brief overview of hoarding.

Lots of us have it. Clutter. It’s part of normal, everyday life.

But when does clutter move from a small annoyance to a problem like hoarding? That was the topic of a seminar last week sponsored by Skagit Valley College.

Local hoarding expert Tammi Moses spoke to a small crowd at the Oak Harbor Sno-Isle

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a critical aspect to the military’s role in the event of a real disaster.

“What we’re doing in our scenario is planning how we would receive that [cargo], stage those supplies and then work with entities to then distribute that on and off base to get those supplies where they’re needed,” said NAS Whidbey Island commanding officer Capt. Geoff Moore.

Of course, while Lightfritz gets to plan the disaster exercise and all the situations thrown at Navy personnel, it is Gary Jandzinski’s job to execute how those scenarios handled. Jandzinski is the Emergency Management Officer for NAS Whidbey Island. He said the success of any operation, whether a drill or not, hinges on communication.

“It all comes down to coordination. We try to pick the most robust communication path we can find,” he said, explaining how the base dealt with a scenario in which there was no electronic or mechanical means of communication.

“We lost absolutely all communication except for runners,” Jandzinski said. “We literally put a security person in a patrol car and went down to the Oak Harbor Emergency Operations Center and discussed current status on the base and they pro-

“If you say you’re a hoarder, there’s a good chance you’re not,” Moses said. “Really it comes down to the basic question “Can you use your space for its intended purpose? Can you cook in your kitchen, take a shower in your shower, sleep in your bed? If you can use your space as its intended, then you’re probably just dealing

with clutter. So then you have to ask yourself what level of clutter and stuff can you live with?”

According to Moses, approximately two to five million people across the United States have a hoarding disorder.

Simply put, hoarding is defined as a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. But a hoarding disorder is anything but simple.

While the problem may be obvious to someone from the outside looking in, it can be very difficult for a hoarder who is at the center of the problem.

They don’t necessarily see the mess and clutter. They see prized possessions that have a significant value to them. Parting with those things can be extremely painful. That’s why it can be difficult to approach someone who has a hoarding problem.

“As a community, we tend to run away from it because people don’t understand it. Hoarding has nothing to do with being lazy,” said Moses. “It has everything to do with trauma and emotional attachment and how difficult it is to release that.

“The most important way to approach someone is to look at them as a person, as a human being just like you who has an issue to be resolved,” she continued. Moses said she recommends starting the conversation with a softer approach, rather than announcing to someone you’re going to help them clean it up.

“Although that can be the most expeditious solution, it can be very traumatic for the person,” she said. “So my take on it is to talk with them. If you just listen, people will usually tell you what it is that’s going on. Don’t expect they’re going to welcome you with open arms. Have the expectation that the first time you’re probably just going to have a conversation.”

Moses is the owner of Homes Are for Living, which provides mitigation, prevention and education about the issue of hoarding. She is also the child of a hoarder. She said she was able to survive it because she had her own room and controlled what came into her space.

“I believe hoarding is largely misunderstood,” she said. “And I know too much to be quiet.”

Today Moses hopes to shine a light on the issue of hoarding and hopes to do more presentations through SVC and other outlets across Whidbey Island.

“I want people to know they’re not alone,” she said.

“There are options out there and a safe place to come and talk about it.”

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vided current status about what was going on in town.”

Communication is paramount, especially in the first few hours of a disaster, because that is when Capt. Moore can step in under his immediate response authority to provide assistance in life-threatening situations and instances where property damage is imminent.

“The nice thing about Team Whidbey is our daily interaction with all the first responder forces and our coordination between leadership; our communication is outstanding,” Moore said from his temporary office in the EOC. “So we’re going to be able to identify and communicate all those issues and respond as fast as we can.”

“Verifying those needs in the first few hours is critical,” Jandzinski said. “After that, it becomes whenever we can get together on the phone or whenever we can pass information by whatever means we have, including ham radio. We use whatever means we can to actually communicate once, twice, three times a day. ”We’ve had a major earthquake,” he continued. “We really don’t know what’s going on in the rest of the country right now because we’ve lost communications, so being ready for our military tasking is critical for us.”

Everyone, civilians and mili-

Courtesy of U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kari Imperatore, assistant operations officer, briefs members of the emergency management team in an emergency operations center during an earthquake and tsunami scenario of Citadel Rumble 2016 at

tary alike, should always prepare as best they can for a natural disaster. But following typical Red Cross recommendations to have three days’ worth of supplies doesn’t cut it on Whidbey Island, Jandzinski said.

“We try very hard to educate people to be personally prepared,” he said. “Three days of food and water is not good when you live on an island, because it’s going to take longer, especially with a region-wide event like this. Transportation all over the place is broken so bad that it

Lessons learned from exercises like Cascade Rising and Citadel Rumble could one day literally save lives on Whidbey Island.

That’s the biggest take-away, say participants.

“The scenario was good,” Jandzinski said. “It kind of tied our hands pretty well. It gives us all a lot of things to chew on and what we’re trying to do is come up with a lot of fixes as rapidly as possible.”

“This is a great opportunity for us to work our processes, our procedures, our responses,” said Moore. “With everybody actually talking to the people that we would in the real world, that’s the best thing about this exercise.”

“That’s the biggest part of my job,” Lightfritz said. “The assessment of what we did, how well we did and what we need to improve, then coming up with an improvement plan and determining how we’re going to get to that point.”

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Clown: Since clowns are the stuff of all of our nightmares, it’s good to see someone efinally cut to the chase and tried to make the most terrifying movie of all time. Did they succeed? I will never know. Circumstances do not exist under which I could ever be compelled to see this movie. Because clowns.  (R • 1 hr. 39 min.)

The Conjuring 2: The rare case of a sequel that manages to be just as creepy as the original, brought to you by the man responsible for the "Saw" series.  (R • 2 hrs. 13 min.)

Finding Dory: Nemo’s swimming sidekick gets her own movie, and Pixar gets what I’m sure will be the animated hit of the summer and another amazingly heartfelt and beautifully animated film to add to its groundbreaking canon.  (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.)

The Jungle Book: I want to grumble about this live-action adaptation of the animated adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic and how nothing from childhood is sacred anymore, but I am mollified by the fact that not only is this version apparently fantastic, but also that director Jon Favreau had the good sense to cast Bill Murray (Baloo), Ben Kingsley (Bagheera), and Christopher Walken (King Louie) to give voice to the book’s beloved characters.  (PG • 1 hr. 51 min.)

Now You See Me 2: "Now You See Me" was kind of a mess, held together by magic and the sheer star power of a cast that included Mark Ruffalo, Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and more. The cast is (mostly) back for the sequel, but the magic is not so much in evidence.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 55 min.)

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping: I’m a cynic with no sense of humor, and even I cannot resist the comedic charms of Andy Samberg and his joke-rap trio Lonely Island.

They’ve teamed up with Judd Apatow for this mockumentary, in which Samberg plays clueless pop star Conner4Real, and I have high hopes it will make me LOL.  (R • 1 hr. 26 min.)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows: The heroes in a half shell are back to fight Shredder, Bebop, and Rocksteady, and to give Megan Fox a movie career, a feat on par with saving the world from villainy.  (PG-13 • 1 hr.

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

X-Men: Apocalypse: Aka, the Marvel franchise we fill our time with while we wait for the next "Avengers" movie to drop. (Apologies to Michael Fassbender, Oscar Isaac, and Jennifer Lawrence.)  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 16 min.)

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THE ZENITH OF COOL SUMMER TREATS The summer solstice is fast approaching and its significance has been recorded throughout history in a variety of ways. The word solstice is derived from Latin ‘solstitium,’ meaning ‘sun-stopping.’ It’s not actually because the sun stops in the sky, rather it’s because the sun doesn’t appear to ‘rise in the exact east or set in the exact west.’ These two familiar actions will happen just north of east and slightly north of west and means the sun will be seen in the sky for a longer period of time. The summer solstice can occur on any day between June 20 and 22 and being it marks the commencement of ‘astronomical summer,’ I thought I might talk about the refreshing foods we tend to associate with the season.

The ancients used the summer solstice as a marker of sorts to determine the best times to sow and harvest crops. They arranged their calendar accordingly. From the ancient Chinese who celebrated femininity during the solstice, to the Vikings who would light large bonfires in observance of it and settle disputes during it, summer solstice appears to be a time of planting all good seeds in a variety of ways and honoring different aspects of life.

Summer is a time wherein we have the oppor-

tunity to bask in the warmth of the sun at any given point during the season. It’s where we can be outdoors for longer periods, partake in activities only the summers allows, from all sorts of water sports, to hiking and climbing in mountains. It also means we can indulge in a wide array of ultra-refreshing foods. This season, instead of reveling in the taste of warm and hearty soups, we can revive our taste buds on cooling gazpachos. Instead of heating our insides with a hot coffee, we can cool our core with iced tea, smoothies and popsicles. Summer affords us the period of time where we can let our hair down, have grand times doing fun things outside, often in Mother Nature’s playground and eat great food with loved ones.

I know summer brings with it the signature heat and in some areas it is just far too hot to do anything until much later in the day or even into the evening. This is what’s so awesome about this time of the year. Daylight lasts longer and we are therefore able to enjoy things in the sun’s light even when the day itself has cooled. Picnics last longer, barbecues go on for a few more hours, dinner is eaten later at night. Our pace slows. During the summer one of my family’s favorite things to eat are ‘ice pops.’ Not just any ice pops.

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incorporated into the delicious mash-up which will be frozen into tasty treats. We have tried pudding pops, which are quite tasty, and I have made coffee ice pops for myself, which I whole-heartedly recommend to my kindred coffee-lover spirits. But by far, our favorites is berry creamy popsicles. It consists of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, a banana, vanilla yogurt, honey and a splash of apple or orange juice. Divine isn’t the word, and ‘tasty’ falls far short of the mark when it comes to describing how yummy they are. Magnificent is the word which really hits the spot.

This really gets me thinking about the multitudinous combinations which can be merged to create tongue tantalizing flavors, never before tasted in any one single ice pop. I suppose any number of herbs can be incorporated into them too. I love the idea of a honeydew mint pop. Perhaps even a fresh orange and ginger one will give your mouth a quick zap while going down refreshingly well. If you prefer something creamier, then why not try your hand at ice creams on a stick? By whipping together heavy cream and condensed milk you can lay the foundation for your own homemade ice cream. At least this is how we used to do it when I was a child. Fresh chopped strawberries can be folded into the cream duvet and nestled into the frozen folds to be discovered by a hungry ice cream eater on a warm summer day. Not wanting something fruity? Try caramel or chocolate woven into the sweet fibers in swirls and ribbons, creating a delicious tapestry of flavor. I urge you to allow your culinary creativity to overtake the kitchen one summer evening, so you can create cooling treats of all kinds. Make a family event of it, everyone can play an integral role. One can chop fruit, another can grate Andes mint chocolates, and someone else can whip the heavy cream and condensed milk. Each hand sews into the ice cream, time, effort, imagination and love.

And if ice cream and ice pops aren’t really something you enjoy, there are so many other kinds of food which will help beat the heat during summer. There’s fridge tarts, icebox cakes, fruit salads, drinks and so on. A favorite

fridge tart, which has proven its worth in taste praise and delight, is my mother’s ‘mint fridge tart.’ It consists of graham crackers, ducle de leche, whipped cream, finely chopped Andes mint chocolates all layered one on top of the other and refrigerated until chilled and ready to be enjoyed! It truly is a crowd pleaser.

This summer June 20 at 22:34 UTC, we will see a carpet of sunshine and warmth rolled out to welcome onto it, memories, adventure, good times, great food, all with friends and family. I hope the solstice marks the beginning of a fantastic season for all of you and I will include the Berry creamy ice pop recipe my family and I love so much. It contains fruits associated with the solstice, sun colored and round. If you try it, please let me know what you think or perhaps you have a recipe of your own you would like to share. I welcome all recipes and comments so please email those to letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com. As always I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Berry Creamy Ice Pops 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 cup chopped strawberries ½ cup raspberries 1 banana 1 cup vanilla yogurt ¼ cup honey ½ cup apple or orange juice Place all the ingredients into a blender and pulse slowly first to break down the bigger chunks of fruit, especially if they are frozen.

Blend until you reach the desired consistency (some people like to have chunks of fruit in their popsicles, others prefer it blended smooth). Pour into ice pop molds and freeze until completely solid. This blend also makes a great smoothie! www.history.com/news/history-lists/summersolstice-traditions www.medieval-life-and-times.info To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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8:08pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising having a

22. Charger 23. Rents to a new tenant 24. Occasions where people gather to say goodbye to others

11. Atlas enlargement 12. Curses 15. Projecting body part 18. Ball field covering 20. Aroma 25. ___ Tuesday (Mardi Gras) 26. Al dente 27. Flight segment 31. Clearasil target

60. Detective, at times

33. A recording of sound

61. Haunted house sounds

34. Large, diverse collections

62. “___ on Down the Road”

36. A small animal between the age of 1 and 2

63. Fencing sword

38. Moray, e.g.

64. Engine knock

40. Short cape

65. Become friendlier

42. Hightails it

28. Ace

66. Medical advice, often

problem with a male at restaurant. Male “flashed” reporting party his tattoo on his forearm and is confused as to what it means. Reporting party slurring words.

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1. Like a judge

32. Become unhinged

1:37pm, SE Regatta Dr. Reporting party advising sometime between last night and right now, tail light was taken off her car/dangling by a cord. Vehicle not broken into. Reporting party also advising one of her locks was super-glued shut as well.

35. Bank

2. Invested with royal authority

37. Hint

3. Without fidgeting

39. U.S. Island territory in Micronesia

4. Went bad

41. Colors

6. In ___ of

43. One who goes for the gold?

7. Advocate

55. Its motto is “Industry”

8. Scandinavian shag rug

56. Astronaut’s insignia

45. Chain letters?

57. Knocked off, in a way

46. Appropriate

9. _____ _____ and prosper (2 words)

48. Link

10. Cartoon art

4:09am, SE Pioneer Way Reporting party advising he is not drunk, but he saw black spots all over the bed.

Waiting outside for contact. Advising he is afraid to go back in.

MONDAY, June 6 9:16pm, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting party advising husband is threatening to take all her valium.

WEDNESDAY, June 8 11:12am, S. Beeksma Dr. Reporting party advising a “crazy” man swinging golf clubs in the air.

44. Dash 47. “Soap” family name 49. Go this way and that 50. Monkey 51. Asian capital 52. People of ancient Italy occupying Campania

5. Caroled

59. After expenses

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