Whidbey Weekly, June 23, 2016

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By Sarah Cassatt

Whidbey Island Conservation District

KEEPING IT GREEN UNDER THE SUMMER SUN Are you loving this warm, sunny weather? So far, we’ve had another warmer and drier spring this year with rainfall tapering off much earlier than normal. On the other hand, according to climate guru Cliff Mass, El Nino is transitioning to La Nina (www.CliffMass.blogspot. com) and, go figure, the rain is coming down as I write this. So, do we need to worry about drought conditions this year? Do we need to conserve our water for our household uses or for irrigating gardens and crops?

These are great questions to be asking at this time and there are a variety of factors to consider when answering these questions.

The unusual weather patterns of the past few years across the U.S. have generated a new focus on ways to manage impacts of drought on water resources, agriculture production, and other affected resources.

The Whidbey Island Conservation District and two other districts in the state have partnered with the Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) to develop pilot Drought Conservation Plans within their districts. The overall goal of each plan is to achieve improvements in natural resource conditions during drought periods that provide for long-term sustainability of Washington lands.

More specifically, we are assessing existing conditions and needs related to natural resources, such as agriculture and forest lands, surface waters and groundwater, and related social and economic elements. Existing programs and resources that can assist in addressing the effects of drought are being identified and we are determining if additional programs and resources need to be developed.

Based on the work completed so far on the Drought Conservation Plan, there are many practices each of us

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can implement that not only reduce our use of water resources, but can at the same time improve the health and productivity of our landscapes, gardens, farms, and forestlands during non-drought periods and increase their resiliency during drought.

So, the question might become not “Is this going to be another drought summer and therefore do I need to use drought management practices?” but rather, “Why not integrate drought management practices that will protect and enhance these resources in any given year?” Here are examples of practices you might consider for your home, farm, or forest to help protect and improve our island’s limited resources.

Water Conservation Inside • Save up to 1,000 gallons per month by keeping your shower to less than 5 minutes. Replace shower heads that have a flow rate greater than 2.5 gallons per minute, the current National Energy Policy Act standard.

Flow rate can be checked by catching the water in a 1-gallon bucket. If it takes less than 24 seconds to fill up, the shower head flow rate is more than 2.5 gallons per minute.

• When replacing appliances, consider water and energy efficient models. Replace toilets installed before 1994 with a High Efficiency Toilet (HET). Conventional washers built before 2011 typically use about 40 gallons per load.

Newer resource-efficient washers may use as little as 15 gallons per load. Dishwashers use less water than washing by hand, particularly if you limit pre-rinsing.

• Check that appliances are working properly; make sure the water level in the toilet tank is not too high, the fill valve is working properly, and the flapper is not leaking; wash full loads in the dishwasher and clothes washer when possible, otherwise adjust the water level needed for the laundry load; fix leaky faucets and hose spigots.

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• Wash vehicles at a car wash that recycles its water or if washing at home, wash your vehicle on a permeable surface (grass or gravel), and use a shut-off nozzle on the hose.

homes, structures, and forestlands. Here are some tips for preparing your property for wildfire danger: • Prune low hanging limbs to reduce ladder fuels. Use low–growing, well pruned, fire-resistive plants around buildings. Visit www.whidbeycd.org/fire.html for a guide to fire resistant planting. Keep flammable plants and mulches at least 5 feet away from your home.

• Use a broom to sweep outdoor surfaces instead of using a hose.

Residential Water Conservation Outside • Forego irrigating the lawn. It’s natural for turf grass to go dormant and golden brown during the summer dry season, saving water, energy, and effort! Apply about one inch of water during each dry month to prevent permanent damage. Mow high, 2½ inches or more, using a mulching blade. Taller grass shades the soil, helping to preserve moisture. A mulching blade will leave the finely chopped clippings to insulate the soil and add water-holding organic matter.

• Clean roofs and gutters of pine needles and dead leaves. Sweep decks and porches clear of fallen leaves.

Make sure woodpiles are located at least 30 feet from any structure, especially during non-winter months.

• Consult an arborist, forester, or your local Conservation District to learn more about the health of your landscape and forest. Removing or thinning out some trees may actually be beneficial to the health and safety of the rest.

• Convert some lawn into a less water-demanding landscape using drought-tolerant ground covers, shrubs, and perennials. Go to www.whidbeycd.org/drought-planting. html for a list of drought tolerant plants. Consider adding deck areas, patios and pathways in areas where grass struggles in dry conditions.

• Prioritize irrigation needs for what is essential for survival rather than striving for optimum growth. Most well established plants should be able to survive without any irrigation and many others will get by with a good soaking just once per month.

• Mulch around plants to retain soil moisture levels and moderate soil temperatures. As added bonuses, mulch inhibits weeds that compete with desirable plants for moisture and nutrients and slowly breaks down, providing organic matter and nutrients to the soil, supporting healthier and more resilient plants.

• Consider including concrete or stone pathways, creating natural firebreaks on your property. Create or maintain an access road around your forest.

Drought Resilient Gardens & Farms Improving soil health is one of the best ways to improve crop production and increase plant resiliency during drought periods. Increasing organic matter and soil microbes in the soil provides many benefits including increasing the soil’s capacity to hold water and adding nutrients. Here are just a few examples of useful practices.

• Using cover crops when soil would normally be bare increases organic matter, improves infiltration during precipitation events, and reduces evaporation, as does applying mulch to bare soils.

• Using reduced tillage or no-till practices improves soil tilth, increases organic matter, reduces erosion and runoff, and more.

• Collect rainwater using barrels or tanks for use around the yard. Visit www.whidbeycd.org/use-it.html for a set of instructions to build your own. Consider installing larger tanks to get you through our dry summer months.

• Windbreaks reduce evaporation by reducing wind speed across adjacent fields.

Fire-wise Homes and Forests As recent Whidbey wildfires have demonstrated, drought conditions often lead to elevated fire danger. Wildfire behavior is influenced by three main factors: topography (lie of the land), weather (wind speed, relative humidity, and ambient temperature), and fuel (vegetation and man-made structures). Of these three factors, fuel is the one we can influence. Debris like dead leaves and pine needles on decks, in gutters, and strewn across lawns can ignite from flying embers. Fire moving along the ground’s surface can “ladder” into shrubs and low hanging tree limbs to create longer flames and more heat. If your home has flammable features, they can serve as fuel and become part of a chain of ignitions to surrounding

If you are interested in receiving help to prepare your property, farm, or forest for drought and fire danger, your local Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD) offers a free outdoor site evaluation. Conservation districts are non-regulatory agencies that do not enforce compliance or impose penalties, but instead offer recommendations and advice. WICD staff are your neighbors - people with a combination of technical, professional expertise, and local knowledge. WICD offers many programs and free services to help residents conserve natural resources on private property, whether the property is a working agricultural operation, a small farm or a home in town. Contact WICD at 360-678-4708 or wicd@whidbeycd.org. Visit their website at www.whidbeycd.org.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

Today began with the reading of a quote. It was in an e-mail sent by a local proponent of political humor which, when shared, often tweaks the recipients.

Hopefully, this quote, which follows, will amuse, not abuse.

Whidbey Weekly They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Typo.

I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now.

Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.

When chemists die, they barium.

Don't you feel better already?

I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.

Now that the NBA finals are over, and Lebron James has all the parade confetti out of his hair, we locals can get back to being local by cheering for the Seattle Storm. Later this year, publisher Eric Marshall and I will journey across the water to see our first Seattle Storm game together. I'm buying, thanks to JoAnn Hellman, of IDIPIC, who recently honored folks at their recent appreciation day with an outstanding array of silent auction items. Check out www.idipic.org, the web site for the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County. Their safety campaign, KISS, or Keep It a Safe Summer, lasts until Labor Day. How many questions can you answer correctly?

Lexophile Alert According to one of the many dictionaries on my bookshelf, a “lexophile” is a person who not only loves words, but derives pleasure from the various uses of words, and one who appreciates the nuances surrounding words, being ever mindful of synonyms, antonyms (a word opposite in meaning to another), homophones (a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and may differ in spelling), and homonyms (each of two or more words having the same spelling but different meaning).

Examples of such amusements are "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish," or "to write with a broken pencil is pointless." A competition to see who can come up with the best lexophiles is held every year in an undisclosed location. Some of the winners in previous contests have included: When fish are in schools, they sometimes take debate.

A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.

When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A. The batteries were given out free of charge.

A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.

A will is a dead giveaway.

With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress.

A boiled egg is hard to beat.

When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.

Police were summoned to a daycare center where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.

Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's all right now.

A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired.

When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.

The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine is now fully recovered.

He had a photographic memory which was never developed.

When she saw her first strands of gray hair she thought she'd dye.

Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it.

Those who get too big for their pants will be totally exposed in the end.

How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it.

Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!

A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy.

I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.

Haunted French pancakes give me the crêpes.

England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.

I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.

I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.

Why were the Indians here first? They had reservations.

I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.

Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils?

What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.

All the toilets in New York's police stations have been stolen. The police have nothing to go on.

I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.

Don’t worry about old age; it doesn’t last.

Round the Rock Ryan's House Annual Benefit Ride and BBQ serving the children of Island County will be held July 16. The “End of Ride” BBQ, raffle and music by Chitz-N-Gigelz (formerly HWY 20) starts after 3:30pm at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor. For more info about registration and all the fun, call Mike Hammett at 360-632-1513.

The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they were walking along by his side, a countryman passed them and said, "You fools, what is a donkey for but to ride upon?" So the man put the boy on the donkey, and they went on their way.

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But soon they passed a group of men, one of whom said, "See that lazy youngster, he lets his father walk while he rides."

So the man ordered his boy to get off, and got on himself. But they hadn't gone far when they passed two women, one of whom said to the other, "Shame on that lazy lout to let his poor little son trudge along."

Well, the man didn't know what to do, but at last he took his boy up before him on the donkey.

By this time they had come to the town, and the passersby began to jeer and point at them. The man stopped and asked what they were scoffing at.

The men said, "Aren't you ashamed of yourself for overloading that poor donkey of yours, you and your hulking son?"

The man and boy got off and tried to think what to do. They thought and they thought, until at last they cut down a pole, tied the donkey's feet to it, and raised the pole and the donkey to their shoulders. They went along amid the laughter of all who met them until they came to a bridge, when the donkey, getting one of his feet loose, kicked out and caused the boy to drop his end of the pole. In the struggle, the donkey fell over the bridge, and with his forefeet tied together, he drowned.

Moral of the story: Try to please everyone, and you will please no one.

Thanks to Pippi of Freeland for sharing these wise words. Next time someone tells me to get a haircut, I think I will let them ride my donkey instead.

Friendship Party If you are near the Greenbank Progressive Club Thursday, June 23, between 4pm and 7pm, stop by to say hello and enjoy our Partnership Picnic, sponsored by The Whidbey Island Arts Council.

Food, music, and fun!

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Bits & Pieces lemot Research Project team will informally present photos about this long-running study (since 2002.) Pigeon Guillemots have bright red feet when in breeding plumage and happy hour attenders can make your own guillemot feet from red and black felt. The tasting room is at 204 First Street in Langley.

Letters to the Editor Editor, The Central Whidbey Lions appreciate all parade goers and community members who stopped by our tents after the Memorial Parade on May 28 and thanked us for preparing and handing out free hot dogs, bottled water, and ice cream treats. We want to acknowledge that all food items were donated

by Central Whidbey Lions Club member Ken Hofkamp who owns the Prairie Center Red Apple in Coupeville. Besides donating the food, Ken also assisted in the setup. Despite rain and wind that threatened to blow away the tents, almost 400 hot dogs were distributed by the time the sun finally put in an appearance. Thank you, Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, for letting us participate in this event to support our troops and thank our veterans.

The following morning, Saturday, June 25, is a field trip to a Guillemot colony. Meet at 8:00am at the Freeland Park & Ride (Trinity Lutheran Church), located at 18341 State Route 525 in Freeland. Both events are for any age.

International Guillemot Appreciation Day began 25 years ago with Midcoast Audubon Society in Maine to highlight the Black Guillemot. For Whidbey Audubon Society, this is the third year celebrating Whidbey’s Pigeon Guillemots. To learn more see the website, pigeonguillemot.org.

Whidbey Audubon Society and Island County Marine Resources Committee along with Ott & Murphy Winery are sponsoring these events.

For more information, please contact Govinda Rosling at govinda@whidbey.com.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Publicity Chair]

Whidbey Camano Land Trust 2017 Calendar Photo Contest

Wanda Grone, Central Whidbey Lions

Editor, One of Freeland’s treasures is the WAIF Cat Cottage located at Scott and Newman Roads open every Tuesday through Sunday from 12 to 4. There Judy, long time cat mom, welcomes you into an expansive room where immediately you will be welcomed by a friendly cat or two in the open area. Individually furnished kitty kennels on shelves line the walls below the many windows looking out at bird feeders. Some have cats curled inside or sitting atop birdwatching. There is a screened quiet back room with kitty trees for kittens and any cat wanting a bit of solitude. Contentment fills this cozy place.

On my last visit to see who were still there and any new residents, I thought why not give voice to them? Shadow, black and fluffy with a striking “poodle” cut- “My groomer got a little carried away, but it’s cool.” Athena, tuxedo shorthair- “Got my best duds on and ready to go.” Reeses, white and gray with jade eyes“I’m shy, but I love to be petted.” Lola, lovely diluted calico- “I’m looking for a home with a sunny window seat.” Spot, gray and white and green eyed- “My hobby is birdwatching.”

Chucky, orange and white with amber eyes“Can’t get enough just laying around.” Oliver, black with big round eyes- “I like to play when I get tired of napping.” (These two, Chucky and Oliver, are longtime friends looking for a two-cat home).

And in the back room are three little kittens, two fuzzy black ones and one torti fuzzball. “We didn’t lose our mittens, we want to find homes.” Any and all people will receive a royal welcome to stay for as long or short a time as you like. Seniors (over 62) can adopt a senior cat (like Shadow) for free. As Judy says, “Come in and visit. You don’t have to adopt, just visit.”

Maria Kelly, Freeland

International Guillemot Appreciation Days Coast to Coast Whidbey Island wildlife fans are joining their Maine cohorts for a two-day celebration of a unique seabird, the guillemot. On Whidbey it’s the Pigeon Guillemot and in Maine its the Black Guillemot. Whidbey Island is home to about 1,000 Pigeon Guillemots.

From 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday, June 24, is a Happy Hour at Ott & Murphy Wines. Enjoy Guillemot-themed appetizers. The Pigeon Guil-

Pigeon Guillemots by Govinda Rosling

Help celebrate the beauty of our Islands with your best outdoor photographs. The 3rd Annual Whidbey Camano Land Trust Calendar Photo Contest is underway and they are ready to accept photo submissions. Everyone is invited to participate. Deadline to submit photos is Sunday, July 17, 2016.

Please read the contest guidelines and photo requirements on the website carefully, www. wclt.org/get-involved/calendar-photo-contest/.

Photos will not be accepted if they do not meet the requirements. If you have questions, please contact landtrustphotocontest@gmail. com.

[Submitted by Amy McInerney, Whidbey Camano Land Trust]

AAUW Installs New Officers Following a year with many success stories, the Whidbey Island branch of AAUW installed a new slate of officers for 2016/2017 on June 11 at Whidbey Golf Club in Oak Harbor.

Sue Norman, president for the past four years, has turned the reins over to new president Alice O’Grady. Even though she could not be present at the ceremony, Norman’s prepared remarks were read aloud by Mary Ellen Loy. “This year has been such a success,” Norman wrote, praising the Whidbey chapter’s growth in membership, now at 100; and expansion of the number of middle school girls (eight, up from five last year) receiving Tech Trek scholarships for a weeklong summer camp to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects at Pacific Lutheran University.

In addition, each year the chapter also provides tuition grants to two senior girls planning to study art, music or theater and also honors outstanding STEM scholars who are juniors at local high schools, Also, one senior girl at each high school is awarded a $2,000 academic scholarship.

In addition to O’Grady, new AAUW officers for 2016-2017 include: Christina Moats, vicepresident; Wanda Grone, finance vice-president; Camille Brighten and Faye Lovvorn, program co-vice-presidents; Barb Bland and

Ann Zimmerman, membership co-vice-presidents and Judy Nicholai, secretary.

To raise money for scholarships in the upcoming school year, AAUW will host its first-ever Antiques and Collectibles Faire from 11:00am to 2:00pm on Saturday, September 3 at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor. The fair will be held along with the organization’s Terrific Treasures Sale. Advance reservations for appraisals are available now at whidbey.appraisal.faire@ gmail.com.

The purpose of AAUW is to advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research. That includes striving for quality education for all, protection of individual rights and economic self-sufficiency for women.

Membership in this national organization requires members to have attained an associate of arts, or its equivalent, or a higher degree.

For details, email membership co-chairs Barb Bland at barble@comcast.net or Ann Zimmerman at annzim@swcp.com [Submitted by Barb Bland]

Miss Pioneer Way Pageant Seeks Contestants The Miss Pioneer Way Pageant is currently accepting up to 45 contestants in its inaugural year. This pageant is open to girls ages 5-10 who have travelled along Pioneer Way. Divisions include Mini (ages 5-6), Little (ages 7-8), and Young (ages 9-10). A queen and first princess will be selected from each division and will accompany Miss Oak Harbor Royalty in the 4th of July parade. Entry fee of $25 and applications are due by June 24. Space is limited to 15 contestants in each division. This is an ALLNATURAL (no make-up) pageant, and contestants are asked to learn the lyrics to “Grand Ol’ Flag.” Applications are available at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, Peoples Bank and by emailing pageantwyse@gmail.com.

Miss Pioneer Way is presented by Pageant Wyse, Inc., whose mission is to provide scholarships for young women interested in the advancement of their education through the spirit of a competition that embodies the four points of the crown: scholarship, service, success and style.

For more information contact Jes Walker-Wyse, Director, at pageantwyse@gmail.com.

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Celebrate America! Needs Your Support Celebrate America! is made possible through the financial contributions of many individuals and businesses in our great community. They are still in need of financial support from area businesses to cover the cost of the event. For more information, contact matt.chambers@ swag-online.org

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Beginning at 11:00am on Saturday morning, June 25, Whidbey operators, ranging from high school students to retired men and women, will take turns manning the club radios around the clock at the emergency powered radio site, located at 20265 State Route 20, Coupeville. The radio operators will use voice, morse code and digital modes to trade information reports with other operators at parks, shopping centers, schools, hilltops and backyards across the nation.

“Many of our radio operators improved their skills earlier this month during the Cascadia Rising exercise when they worked from the emergency operations centers and Red Cross facilities to pass message traffic,” Prendergast said. “They will further hone their abilities during this annual field radio exercise and that will benefit the community.”

Prendergast said the public is invited to visit the radio camp site throughout the day on Saturday. Radio activities will continue throughout the night and end at 11:00am on Sunday.

The Whidbey radio club broadcasted from the same park last year and successfully contacted almost 400 other radio operators around the nation as a means to test its communications capabilities during civil disaster conditions.

The club also actively supports local communities and government agencies with communications support during special events such as parades and sports events, Prendergast said.

There are over 730,000 amateur radio licensees in the US, and more than 2.5 million around the world, according to the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the hams’ national fraternal organization in the U.S. Through the ARRL, ham volunteers provide free emergency communications for hundreds of state and local emergency response agencies nationwide.

To learn more about amateur radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org or www.arrl.org.

For more information about the Island County Amateur Radio Club, visit www.w7avm.org .

[Submitted by Vince Bond]

Whidbey Audubon Awards Three Scholarships Whidbey Audubon Society’s Scholarship Committee has selected three scholarship grant recipients. These grants are made possible from generous individual donations and community support of its fundraising events, including the annual Birdathon. To be considered, the applicant must plan to enroll in a four-year college, plan to major in an environmental-related field, and must have demonstrated participation in a conservation-related activity on Whidbey Island.

Donations can be sent to South Whidbey Assembly of God, 5373 Maxwelton Road, Langley, WA 98260.

Whidbey Ham Radio Operators To Broadcast From Remote Location Public Demo of Emergency Communications June 25-26 A handful of amateur radio operators from throughout Whidbey Island will be among thousands nationwide who will switch on their shortwave radios at remote locations to practice their emergency communications capabilities during an annual weekend radio event June 25-26.

Whidbey “radio hams”, as they are called, will pitch tents, set up radio gear, hook up gasoline powered electrical generators and hoist wire transmitting antennas in nearby trees at Rhododendron Park Campground near Coupeville to prepare for the annual event known as Field Day, according to Island County Amateur Radio Club President Jack Prendergast.

The club welcomes the public to visit the site and will allow any interested visitors an oppor-

Iona Rohan, South Whidbey High School, is receiving $1,000. Ms. Rohan plans to major in environmental science at the University of Washington’s College of Environment. Ms. Rohan is a member of the high school Green Team, and developed and implemented school-wide Earth Day programs for the last two years. One project was the adoption of a road for cleanup across from the school. She assisted at the 2016 Sound Waters conference,

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The Price is Right Sale The Baby Island-Saratoga Club invites the public to join them for their annual summer Price is Right Sale on Saturday, July 9, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Many tables and all kinds of treasures will be featured. Individual sellers will offer a variety of merchandise, including antiques, collectibles, crafts, odds and ends, books, furniture, and other really good stuff.

Snacks and refreshments will also be available.

10’ x 10’ spaces with or without a 4’ x 8’ table are available to rent for $25. Set-up will be Friday, July 8. Table rentals benefit this community non-profit. Sellers’ profits are their own.

The Baby Island-Saratoga Club is located at 3616 Saratoga Road, Langley. For more information or to rent a space/table, please call Cathe Mueller at (360) 222-2448 or e-mail cmfineart@whidbey.com [Submitted by Cathe Mueller]

Local Business News Peoples Bank Oak Harbor Branch Management Changes Peoples Bank is pleased to announce the following changes to the Oak Harbor Retail and Real Estate Lending Teams: Vicki Long joined the Bank as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager and Jes Walker-Wyse, former Oak Harbor Branch Manager, transferred to the Real Estate Department as Real Estate Loan Officer. Both are located at the Oak Harbor Financial Center, 275 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 1.

The $2,000 recipient is Madeline Remmen, South Whidbey High School. Ms. Remmen has completed two years in the Running Start program at the Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA) at Everett Community College.

She will receive an associate’s degree in arts and science as well as her high school diploma, and will major in Environmental Policy at Western Washington University. She has participated in boat-based research in Possession Sound, and was a founding member of the ORCA Conservation Club. After completing her degree in two years, Ms. Remmen plans to attend law school to become an environmental lawyer.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Publicity Chair]

Human-Fungal Relations: Past, Present, and Future Mycology is proving itself to be a nearly inexhaustible field for innovation. As new discoveries are constantly being made, there seems to be no end to what fungi can offer humans, their communities, and the environments they touch. However, these revelations are only the most recent chapter in the long-standing history that humans have shared with fungi. In this presentation, being held Sunday, June 26 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the South Whidbey Tilth Market, Peter McCoy will explore the rich depth and breadth of ethomycological history, from the centrality of fungi in many prehistoric cultures to their increasingly significant influences on modern society and the future of technological design.

Ancient practices with fungi will be presented alongside cutting edge cultivation techniques in the fields of mycoremediation, nanotechnology, and more to show that working with fungi is not important, but integral to the human story.

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Destiny Cleary, Coupeville High School, is also receiving $1,000. Ms. Cleary will major in computer sciences with a minor in environmental biology. She has completed two years in the Running Start program at Skagit Valley and Everett Community Colleges, and will receive an associate’s degree as well as her high school diploma. She plans to use her computer science skills in developing and refining oceanographic research techniques.

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Long has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry with an expertise in accounting and lending and was most recently employed by Bank of the Pacific. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Portland.

Long enjoys helping her customers find innovative solutions to meet their unique financial needs.

“Vicki’s knowledge of the market, leadership and business development skills will support our continued growth on Whidbey Island,” commented Mark Swanson, Vice President and Regional Retail Banking Manager. “We are very excited to add someone of Vicki’s caliber to our retail management team.”

Walker-Wyse has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, most recently as Branch Manager of Peoples Bank Oak Harbor Branch. She joined the United States Navy after high school and received orders to NAS Whidbey Island in 2000. She has called Oak Harbor home ever since. Walker-Wyse is involved with several local organizations including the City of Oak Harbor, Mid-Day Rotary, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, and in 2014, she founded Pageant Wyse, a non-profit organization empowering young women through the spirit of pageantry.

“Jes has been instrumental in the growth of our Oak Harbor branch and we are excited about her transition to the Real Estate Loan Department,” commented Kevin Engstrom, Vice President and Real Estate Loan Manager.

Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent community bank with over $1.5 billion in assets. Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, the Bank was founded in 1921 and operates 25 full-service branches and three loan production offices located throughout Washington. In their most recent rating, Bauer Financial awarded Peoples Bank a superior rating of five stars.

Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

SATURDAY June 4 12:12am, Schay Rd Requesting call. Currently at the Tyee but would like a ride to the Clinton ferry.

Available for call on the phone at Tyee.

12:24am, Sundin Dr. Every weekend neighbor shows up, male sneaks over and takes the bulb out of motion light, thinks he does it because the lights go in his window.

8:26am, Rosewood Ct. Reporting party reporting people are moving into a house that they do not live in. This is occurring now, reporting party is now in Seattle because she is afraid of the people moving.

5:26pm, Skyview Dr. Somebody has been at her house and covering her windows with pesticides.

Requesting phone contact.

10:33pm, Saratoga Rd. Reporting party states subjects Jeep sometime today was moved to block her driveway. Party states when she left this morning it was where it should be but now its in the middle of the driveway unoccupied.

MONDAY, June 6 10:15am, Rhododendron Dr. Reporting party while he was on vacation one person was allowed into his house.

When he returned multiple people were there. They refuse to leave.

9:44am, S. Main St. Reporting party hearing loud music coming from the trailer park, unknown exact trailer. Ongoing problem. Reporting party has asked female to stop the music in the past and she is “mean”. Not assaultive physically-just verbally. Reporting party has not talked to her today.

7:42pm, Saratoga Rd. Reporting party requesting call. Advising subject put a code on her phone so she couldn’t get into it and then put it in a cowboy boot. Reporting party advising he came into her house this afternoon when she was outside doing yard work.

TUESDAY, June 7 3:24pm, Tidewater Rd. Has a stray chicken in her yard and wants it gone.

WEDNESDAY, June 8 5:43PM, Cedar View Dr. Reporting party states a great number of people have been stalking his residence for several years. Complaining about how since the Patriot Act there have been hundreds of thousands of victims.

10:59pm, Susana Dr. Reporting party requesting contact.

Unknown subject said they are coming today to giver her a check for 2.5 million

dollars, said they would be there before 2pm.

THURSDAY June 9 3:15pm, SE Bayshore Dr. Reporting party advising teenagers hanging outside the windows of vehicles and honking.

FRIDAY, June 10 6:50am, N East Camano Dr. Caller's cat was hit by a car. Is still in the intersection and caller can not get it out of the road. If possible, would like it brought to her house.

11:33am, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting party advising loud music playing next door, knocked on door and they turned it up louder.

2:29pm, Polnell Shores Dr. Caller believes ex-husband is having mental health crisis. Texting/calling nonstop and hasn't slept. Saying he loves her (caller advising he hates her usually.)

Unknown exactly where he's at. Just sent message he's "at the beach."

4:19pm, Maddy Ln. Reporting party reporting problems with neighbor. Today the mailbox was finned with vomit and glued shut.

9:13pm, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting party advising a note left on her car saying a vehicle will be damaged because it is in their parking spot.

9:58pm, SE 8th Ave. Reporting party advising someone came on the property and moved sprinkler.

4:15pm, NE Barron Dr. Reporting party advising subject in bathroom for hours and is in a psychotic state.

SUNDAY, June 12 7:33am, Good Rd. Herd of cows loose, east of Good Rd near Amy Pl. Reporting party advising about 16-18 cows loose.

7:58am, Amy Pl. The 14 cowns are now trapped in her back yard. Can't see from road. Damaging her grass.

1:10pm, SW 6th Ave. Reporting party advising his wife pawned his guns.

11:25pm, SW 24th Ave. Reporting party advising he is being followed by a newer unmarked truck with police type lights on the inside.

MONDAY, June 13 9:32pm, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting party advising subjects drove by and yelled, “strangers in the neighborhood”.

Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.

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South Pacific Thursday, June 23, 7:30pm Friday, June 24, 7:30pm Saturday, June 25, 7:30pm Sunday, June 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.

Coupeville Lions Club 37th Annual Garage Sale Friday June 24, 12:00pm-6:00pm (Sale Preview) Saturday, June 25, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, June 26, 9:00am-1:00pm Coupeville Elementary School The biggest and best garage sale in our known world. Bargains galore, from antiques, glassware and handicrafts, to appliances, power tools and sporting equipment. All profits go to community projects and programs supported by the Lions. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/CoupevilleLionsGarageSale.

The Flick Fridays, June 24 & July 1, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 25 & July 2, 7:30pm Sunday, June 26, 4:00pm Thursday, June 30, 7:30pm Black Box Theater, Langley 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 For more information, visit www.outcastproductions.net

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, June 25, 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.

NAS Whidbey Public Open House Saturday, June 25, 9:00am-3:00pm NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor The Open House provides the public an opportunity to experience and learn about the roles NAS Whidbey plays in our country’s national defense. Events include 5K flight line run, displays and demonstrations, aircraft displays, bus tours, search & rescue/k9, climbing wall, bounce house for children, and more. For more information, visit http://www.cnic.navy. mil/regions/cnrnw/installations/nas_whidbey_ island/news/NA/nas-whidbey-island-hostingpublic-open-house-june-25--2016.html

2812 Thompson Road. For more information, visit www.southwhidbeytilth.org

Bluegrass in the Barn Sunday, June 26, 1:00pm-3:00pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road Bring your stringed instrument and singin’ voice for a Bluegrass Jam in the historic barn of Greenbank Farm. Prepare a few tunes to play as we go around the jam circle. All levels and ages welcomed. There is no admission charge. Donations for music programs are appreciated.

Celebrate America!

Sunday, July 3, begins at 3:00pm Freeland Park Bouncy House & Inflatables open at 3:00pm, food vendors at 4:00pm. Main Stage activities from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks display over Holmes Harbor set to patriotic music.

Bring the family, lawn chairs, a blanket and enjoy an evening of wholesome entertainment. Admission is free. Free shuttle service from Freeland Park N Ride begins at 4:30pm.

For more information or make a donation, call (360) 221-1656 or go to www.swag-online. org

Star Party for HELP House Friday, July 8, 7:00pm-11:00pm Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, nebulas, planets, and the moon through an assortment of telescopes (weather permitting). Island County Astronomical Society members will be on hand to answer questions and collect donations of canned food or money for North Whidbey HELP House, a local food bank. People of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information about ICAS or club events, email icaspub@juno.com or visit www.icas-wa.org.

13th Annual Beachcombers Bazaar

Explore Summer: DIY Games Tuesday, June 28, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Wednesday, June 29, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Coupeville Library Come and learn how to make your own games and take home what you make. Also spend the time playing your games or other games provided. For ages 6-11.

Painting with Carla Walsh Tuesday, June 28, 2:00pm-3:00pm Clinton Library Join Carla in making a Bee Bookmark with Bubbles just Because! Everyone is welcome to be a part of this fun free-spirited activity. Drop in and have fun learning to paint with Carla!

Meetings & Organizations PBY Memorial Foundation Tuesday, June 28, 11:30am CPO Club, Oak Harbor The guest speaker will be Gideon Cauffman, Oak Harbor staff archeologist. The public is invited and admission is free. Lunch menu items will be available for purchase. For more information, call (360) 240-9500.

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

Sponsored by the Oak Harbor Kiwanis the bazaar features antique dealers, craft vendors, garages sale vendors, service clubs, and food vendors. New this year, a 5K Fun Run. Rental spaces still available. For more information, call (360) 679-3799, email fang6_5@msn.com or visit www.oakharborkiwanis.org

Al-Anon Group

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, June 23, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

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

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

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

Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturday, June 25, 10:00am-1:00pm Ace Hardware, Gardening Section, Freeland Saturday, June 25, 10:00am-1:00pm Home Depot, Oak Harbor Saturday, June 25, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville Farmers Market, Coupeville Having problems with a plant? Want to know more about the soil you have? Do you think your plant is diseased? Do you have water issues--too much or too little? Come to the Plant Clinic sponsored by the Island County Master Gardeners and get your questions answered by a master diagnostician. For more information, call (360) 240-5527 or visit http:// ext100.wsu.edu/island/gardening/mastergardeners/

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, June 25, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

2016 Master Gardener Educational Series Birds in Our Gardens Sunday, June 26, 1:00pm-2:30pm Master Gardener Educational Gardens, Greenbank Farm Free Learn about how birds fit into our environment. Presenter: Jay Adams. Jay is a Whidbey Audubon educator. Part of the 2016 Master Gardener Educational Series. All seminars qualify for Continuing Education credits for Master Gardeners. For more information, call (360) 240-5527 or visit http://ext100.wsu.edu/island/ gardening/master-gardeners

Septic 101 & 201 Combo Classes Thursday, June 30, 5:00pm-8:00pm Nordic Hall, Coupeville

Join us for a discussion of Fredrik Backman’s “A Man Called Ove.” A novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. For adults.

Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

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

Saturday, August 6, 9:00am-12:00pm Nordic Hall, Coupeville

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, June 24, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library

All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.

Monday, August 22, 5:00pm-8:00pm Four Springs, Camano Island

NAR-ANON

Monday, September 19, 5:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Senior Center, Langley

Saturday, June 25, 10:00am-2:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church $7.00

Made By Hand: Clocks Saturday, June 25, 11:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library

For strawberry shortcake like your Great Great Grandmother used to make stop by the United Methodist Church, 608 N Main St.

Join us and assemble and decorate your own wall-clock. We will have all the supplies necessary, but please feel free to bring any flat-ish object that you would like to convert into a clock. Now, if only we could figure out how to make time.

Music line-up: Jeff Eddy, Island Strings, Audrianne Cooke, Quinn Fitzpatrick, Steve Showell, Joann Rousse, Debbie Zick, Beverly Graham, Nick Toombs and Kate Bopp aka Kindness. The South Whidbey Farmers’ Market is located at

The true story of a gifted Australian piano prodigy, this biographical drama was nominated for seven Oscars, with actor Geoffrey Rush winning for Best Actor. Rated PG-13.

Runtime 100 minutes. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Coupeville Library.

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

Strawberry Social

Sunday, June 26, 11:00am-5:00pm South Whidbey Farmers’ Market, Langley

International Nights: “Shine” Monday, June 27, 5:30pm-7:30pm Coupeville Library

Saturday, July 9, 9:00am-3:00pm Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor

Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

7th Annual Acoustic Music Festival

Games! Heavy weights will be lifted! Cabers will be tossed! Burly athletes will throw things about!

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

Highland Games for Teens Monday, June 27, 4:30pm-6:30pm Midway Blvd. & SE Bayshore Dr, Oak Harbor Come out to the lawn at the corner of Midway Blvd. and SE Bayshore Dr. and watch a demonstration of the sports of the Scottish Highland

Coupeville Chess Club

Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.:00am-11:00am. For more information, call Shelly Weeks at (360) 207-9039 or (360) 240-1770.

Thursday, July 7, 5:00pm-8:00pm Four Springs, Camano Island

Saturday, September 10, 9:00am-12:00pm Nordic Hall, Coupeville

Thursday, September 29, 5:00pm-8:00pm Oak Harbor Library

Every Thursday, 9:00am-11:00am Harbor Tower Village, Oak Harbor

Learn how to protecting your system to avoid costly repairs or replacement. Attend Septic 101 to learn how to live with your system.

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

Come enjoy a cup of coffee, a baked breakfast good and the company of other local veterans. Harbor Tower Village Independent and Assisted Living is located at 100 E Whid-

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

Veterans’ Coffee Club

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Military Muster NAS Whidbey Island, Washington

June 23 - June 29, 2016

Patrol Squadron 46 Celebrates Change Of Command U.S. Navy Story by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander J. Cole Cmdr. Chad J. Livingston relieved Cmdr. Matthew T. Frauenzimmer as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 during a ceremony at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island, June 10.

“Very few times in my life have I got my number one choice,” said Frauenzimmer. “Coming to 46 was one of those times.”

Frauenzimmer, a native of San Clemente, California, is a 1997 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. In May 2014, he reported to VP-46 as the squadron’s executive officer. His next duty station is working for Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group. During Frauenzimmer’s time as the commanding officer, the squadron earned the Retention Excellence Award.

“The Retention Excellence Award, for me, is one of the biggest awards a squadron can get,” said Frauenzimmer. “As a group of leaders we are doing the right thing to create that culture and environment where people can grow and have success.”

With the change of command right after deployment, it leaves plenty of room for opportunity.

“You guys are in great hands,” said Frauenzimmer. “Cmdr.

Livingston brings perspective having just seen a deployment with 46, so he knows what the squadron needs done during homecycle.”

This is Livingston’s third time on Whidbey Island. After completion of Fleet Replacement training, he reported to VP-1 in March 2001. Later, he reported to VP-40 in June 2009 where he completed his department head tour. Now, he is back on the island completing his XO/CO tour.

“I absolutely look forward to leading the Grey Knights to continued success as their commanding officer,” said Livingston. “We have a busy inter-deployment readiness cycle (IDRC) in front of us with the goal of deploying forward next year, fully prepared to support our fleet commanders.”

“Even though VP-46 is ‘the oldest and the best,’ I believe it’s possible for us to be better, and I think we will achieve this goal by focusing on three things: doing the right thing; helping shipmates be successful; and holding ourselves accountable when required,” said Livingston. “It has been an honor and a privilege to have been a part of the Grey Knight legacy over the course of the last year serving as the executive officer, and it will continue to be so over the course of the year to come.”

VP-46 performs anti-submarine warfare (ASW), intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and anti-surface

Nas Whidbey Island Sar Medically Evacuates New Mother In Need Of Postpartum Care A Search and Rescue (SAR) team from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island conducted a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, from Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, on NAS Whidbey Island.

The SAR crew of four received initial notification that a female patient was in need of urgent postpartum care at 3:17 p.m. The crew conducted preflight planning, specifically looking into the weather that had been moving into the area, and determined they could complete the flight safely. An ambulance transferred the patient to the waiting helicopter and the crew launched at 4:10 p.m.

The crew worked their way around storm cells and landed at Madigan Army Medical Center at 4:50 p.m. to transfer the patient. Once the entire crew was back onboard, they took off and flew back to NAS Whidbey Island.

“It is good that we were able to get the mother down to the care that she needed,” said SAR Mission Commander, Lt. Jared Wada. “We always strive to do our best, and it is nice when we can help a member of our Navy family.”

This was the sixth MEDEVAC of 2016 for NAS Whidbey Island SAR, which has also conducted two search missions, and nine rescue operations this year.

The Navy SAR unit operates three MH-60S helicopters from NAS Whidbey Island as search and rescue platforms for the EA-18G aircraft as well as other squadrons and personnel assigned to the installation. The base also has an agreement to assist Washington State and the surrounding areas with medical evacuations and search and rescue activities if other assets are unavailable.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexander J. Cole/Released) Cmdr. Matt Frauenzimmer¬¬ shakes Cmdr. Chad Livingston’s hand during a change of command ceremony held at Patrol Squadron (VP) 46’s hanger. Livingston assumes position as the 81st commanding officer of VP-46.

warfare (ASUW). They are homeported out of NAS Whidbey Island, Wash.

Research to Reduce Jet Noise Would Receive $2 Million Boost Under Larsen’s Provision Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet noise by $2 million has been included in the annual military spending bill.

The Navy is currently researching engine seals – or “chevrons” – which could lead to quieter Growler operations by reducing the harshness of the interaction between exhaust and ambient air. At the same time, Chevrons neither impact fuel consumption nor engine performance.

Supporting research into quieter engines is one aspect of Larsen’s broader, seven-point plan to address the concerns of communities surrounding Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Larsen’s amendment is a step forward on one key aspect of that plan.

“I strongly support Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and its vital training operations – including carrier landing practice at Outlying Field Coupeville – which make it one of our country’s most valuable naval assets,” said Larsen, a

senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Initial research into noise reducing technologies has been encouraging and this amendment would send a clear message to the Navy that Congress believes this research should be made a priority.”

If successful, this technology could produce quieter engines for both sailors and families living near bases where these aircraft are stationed.

Last year, Larsen requested that the Congressional defense committees be briefed on the Navy’s efforts to develop noise reducing chevrons for the F414 engine, which powers the Super Hornet and Growler. Over the past two years, Larsen has held public meetings on Whidbey Island and throughout the San Juan Islands to hear directly from constituents on jet noise and other issues.

Larsen was joined in offering this amendment

by Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06).

MAUI GATE CLOSED FOR 4TH OF JULY PARADE

The Maui Ave. gate on Seaplane Base will be closed from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, July 4, 2016 to allow for the safe staging of the Oak Harbor Fourth of July Parade line-up.

The Torpedo Road gate will be open for access to the Seaplane Base during this time.

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You wouldn't believe how many people walk into my office and say those words. Or maybe you would, because you feel the same way. It's amazing how many times I have to pull people from the “well” of self-debasement.

No, I'm not a counselor or a clergyman... I'm a tech guy. I fix computers and teach people to use their digital devices. Funny thing is, at one time I actually considered both of those other fields, but chose technology instead. Or so I thought.

Why do people get so worked up about their gadgets?

I have a theory that might answer that. It goes something like this: We are becoming increasingly dependent upon technology in our everyday lives. At the same time, people who can't keep up with the constant changes are made to feel dumber than technology by the constant barrage of messages they get from advertisers, publishers and even technicians. The general premise of most technology ads or books and tech support is, “if you can't figure it out, you must be stupid.”

Take the “...For Dummies” series, for instance.

Do you remember when those first came out, back in the 1990's? (Oops! Kind of gave away my age, there, didn't I?) It was kind of cute at first, even if a little insulting. But the books still didn't always clear things up. Then came the “Idiot's” guide, and pretty soon people started believing they were really idiots. And if you can't figure it out from those books, then what are you? A complete imbecile?

Nay, I say. Nay!

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Just because you can't figure out a device someone supposedly designed to be “intuitive” doesn't mean you are an idiot. It just means you think differently that the pasty-white-faced geeks who designed this thing.

Don't get me wrong; I'm a techie guy, and I like a good gadget just as much as the next person.

But this isn't really about technology. It's about the messages being sent and received about the technology.

I'm surprised at how many people truly believe their “smart” phone is smarter than they are— or their computer is somehow able to do more than they can. Rubbish! Just because some marketer slaps the word “smart” to some tech device doesn't actually mean it has any form of intelligence.

True, you may not be able to explain exactly how your iPhone works, but there are certainly people who can. Meanwhile, no one has figured out exactly how YOUR brain works—not even the most brilliant scientists. Yes, someday they might crack the hippocampus, and replicate it in some sort of robot, but at least for now, humans are the most technologicallyadvanced species on the planet.

The reality is, computers have been and always will be sub-human. True, they are amazing tools that can run computations beyond what our own conscious minds are capable of, but they are still created and run by humans. Without us, they are nothing, and can do nothing—in spite of what our beloved Sci-fi movies might tell us. (Think V'ger, from Star Trek, The Motion Picture. No, not the one with Chris Pine.)

And today's computers are run by a Graphical

User Interface (or GUI – pronounced “gooey”... really), designed by people who know very little about how people operate. So think about that next time you can't figure out where the hidden buttons are on your Samsung Galaxy phone or Surface tablet.

Just to prove my point, let's try a little experiment:

Take out your iPhone or Android phone and ask it a question—any question you might ask a normal, reasonably intelligent individual, and see if you get a reasonably intelligent response.

If you have an iPhone, you would ask Siri. If Android, then you would say, “Hey Google...”

For Windows, it's Cortana, and if you have Amazon device, you would ask Alexa, or Echo.

(I know… Who comes up with these names?) If you phrase your question right, I would estimate you have a 50/50 chance of getting an accurate response. That's probably being generous.

Now, I like my iPhone, but I will tell you, Siri and I do not get along. I have tried asking simple questions, like, “what is the weather going to be tomorrow,” and she quickly responds by calling my mother. Maybe Siri somehow “figures” my mom has all the answers, but I kind of doubt it. Because, if you think about it, that kind of defeats the purpose of asking Siri in the first place. And I happen to know my mom doesn't have all the answers. (I just hope my mom isn't reading this.)

But that's not a big deal, right? Voice control has come a long way, but we're pretty forgiving of its shortcomings because it is still in the “cool” stages of development. I can always take over manually, navigate to an app or web page and get the answers I'm looking for. But I still remember when search engines were in that same stage of development. If you've been around long enough, you know what I mean.

You would type in, “How to fix my washing machine,” and get instructions on how to clean your computer.

Then came Google. Ahh, Google! Still the goldstandard of search engines, setting the bar for the rest of the world. Somehow they have figured out how to take the gibberish we type into the search bar and figure out what we actually are looking for. Well, kind of. It's still not 100% accurate, but we have come to expect a much higher level of accuracy than before.

And when we don't get what we are looking for, or it's not working right, we get frustrated.

“Oh, I guess I'm not smart enough to figure this out.” “Maybe I should take a class.”

And so you sign up for a class and pay $50 to sit there and feel stupider and stupider because you can't keep up.

Or you just say, “Heck with that, I'm going to figure this out on my own.” So you buy a book called Searching for Dummies, and that's exactly how it makes you feel.

I'm here to tell you, you're no dummy! You ARE smarter than your smart phone. And when they do finally get around to making Artificial Intelligence actually intelligent, you will still be better, because you have something they will never have: Natural Intelligence.

Joel Kennedy is the owner of A-TECH Computer Support in Freeland, and A-TECH Online— Empowering people all over the world use technology while keeping their dignity.

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Tattoo culture thrives on Whidbey Island

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when I was younger is that getting a tattoo was kind of like a badge of honor because you’d reached this new point in your life,” said Reyes, who is currently doing her apprenticeship with Schultz.

“But now what I’ve noticed as the tattoo industry has evolved, more people are getting tattoos because it’s moving, or it’s fashion or jewelry for them.”

Art has always been one of mankind’s best forms of selfexpression. So-called “wearable” art – in the form of tattoos – has been around for centuries.

Once commonly used as a practical means of identifying someone, tattoos have come into their own as colorful body art.

Whidbey Island is home to many talented artists who use their customers’ skin as the canvas on which to make their permanent mark.

“I always drew in school. I thought I’d be an artist, I thought I’d do musical theater,” said Amanda Creek, who recently opened a tattoo studio on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor.

“A friend of mine worked at a tattoo shop and one of the artists said my drawings were really good and I should learn to tattoo.”

That is exactly what she did.

Creek, who lived in Virginia at the time, found an apprenticeship, and after 18 months of training, she became an official tattoo artist.

She’s been doing it more than eight years now and has seen the popularity of tattooing as an art form grow.

“Right now it’s really popular, it’s more accepted,” said Creek.

“Everyone seems to have a tattoo.

It’s art, everybody loves it.”

“When you tattoo, you’re composing pieces,” said Andrew Schultz, who owns Black Mast Tattoo Co. in Greenbank with his fiancé, Jacqueline Reyes. “It’s just like if you went to an art gallery, it’s going to provoke an emotion.

You are moved so much by someone’s imagery and their art, by their drawing or painting on the wall and that you say “I need this, I want to get this on my body.””

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Lion's Club garage sale to take over Coupeville

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“It’s like an accessory,” said Creek. “You put it on and you feel good, you feel confident and you’re happier. It’s something you can express yourself with.”

The annual Lion's Club garage sale will take over Coupeville this weekend as people come seeking bargains and diamonds in the rough.

Creek can share the reason behind each of her 25 tattoos.

This year's sale will take place Saturday and Sunday at Coupeville Elementary School.

However, several different organizations in Coupeville piggy back onto the event so yard sales can be found throughout the area.

“I have a Navy tattoo for my dad because he was in the Navy; an old car because I like cool old stuff; the Beatle’s “Yellow Submarine” for my mom; a gumball machine for my dad because I remember when I was little we’d always get candy all the time,” she said as she pointed to the various images on her arms.

Kathy ReedWhidbey Daily News Jacqueline Reyes holds a vintage album fhat is filled with photos of tattoos done by her fiance, Andrew Schultz, at Black Mast Tattoo Co. in Greenbank.

tional connection to virtually every tattoo, said Schultz, whether it’s the exhilaration of getting the first, or the story and meaning behind a piece of art.

“There’s always something behind it,” he said. “I never thought I’d be hearing so many sad stories but you bring a closure to it. It always thrills me when someone sits down, gets it and they’re just so moved by it that it changes their life.”

“I think a lot of that is the most important reason why people get tattooed,” said Creek. “Especially

in the beginning. Once you start getting a lot, you just start getting things that are fun or funny or just make you happy.”

“It’s the celebration of the lighter side of life, too,” Schultz said.

“What’s really interesting from

The sale is also the Coupeville Lions’ most important fundraising effort, an effort that goes on throughout the year as the club receives donations of everything from handcrafts to heavy appliances.

Creek has even commemorated the time she accidentally ran over a squirrel on her way to work with the tattoo of an acorn that reads “In loving memory.”

Everything is stored in four barns here in town, according to Pat Waters, this year’s sale Vice Chair.

Shultz, who said he has so many tattoos he just thinks of them as one big piece now, said there is also an art to choosing the best location for a tattoo.

“That sounds like a lot of space, but some years even that is not enough, and we have to turn away donations until we’ve sold what we’ve already received, Waters said.

“As we look at the body we look at more of the framing of the art,” he said. “You feel like a bad person unless you give them a tattoo that not only looks good today, but looks good seven years from now.”

The sale itself features an eclectic line of inventory.

“I think because we’re so invested in our consumers to give them something one-of-a-kind, for each consumer, they’re feeding your imagination, your artistic

“We’re never sure of what we have,” said Waters, “until we’ve moved it to the school and laid it all out.”

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Photo courtesy of Lynn Willeford Lynn Willeford smiles as she volunteers her time with Hearts and Hammers of South Whidbey.

Langley volunteer turns service into art

By KATHY REED Staff writer Her canvas is Whidbey Island, her brushes and paint the many people she meets, her subjects the missing gaps in services necessary to meet people’s needs.

Lynn Willeford of Langley has turned volunteerism into her work of art.

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“I thought Whidbey was a small enough canvas that I could paint a picture,” said Willeford during a telephone interview. “I thought it was a small enough place where I could have an effect.”

And indeed, in her 43 years on Whidbey Island, she and her husband, Blake, have had a major impact. Perhaps best known as the owners of the Clyde Theatre in Langley, the couple has touched many more lives through volunteering.

“My skill set is in starting things,” said Willeford. “I like to start something, get it rolling, stay on the board three, four, maybe five years, then turn it over to people who are good at running things.”

Courtesy of Lynn Willeford Lynn Willeford, who owns the Clyde Theatre in Langley with her husband, Blake, has started seven nonprofit organizations on South Whidbey.

Friends of Friends, for instance was built upon her experience helping a friend through cancer.

The Back to School Project was based on her observation that people in the community would cut back on expenses – like necessary medications - in August in order to purchase school supplies for their children.

Overall, Willeford, 67, has had a hand in starting seven nonprofits on South Whidbey, five of which are still running successfully, a couple of them growing and expanding into the Oak Harbor and Coupeville areas: Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund, Hearts and Hammers of South Whidbey, the Back to School Project, Whidbey Island Local Lending and her newest in the works, South Whidbey at Home.

Willeford’s newest project, South Whidbey at Home, is aimed at helping people of age with a place to stay to remain part of the community. And she’s proud to say that Whidbey Island Local Lending has loaned about $1 million since it began three years ago.

Each of the projects she’s been involved with have been based on her observation of a gap, whether in care or need or whatever, that she felt could be filled by the community.

She said she doesn’t have to start a project to enjoy volunteering. Willeford said she’s quite happy showing up for a few hours and being told what to do. She does have a pet peeve, though.

“My philosophy has always been that if you think of a solution to a problem, then you’re under an obligation to do something about it,” she said.

The city of Oak Harbor will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Ft. Nugent Parks community-built playgroun in July. An afternoon of activities will begin at 1 p.m. July 14, including a ribbon cutting for new equipment, the ability to paint a tile to add to the park, free cookies and juice, and fee balloons for children. The playground was built by the local community was completed ten years ago this July. This project included the assistence of hundreds of volunteer hours and many other contributions, from the design phase through the construction phase.

The city teamed up with Leathers and Associates, one of the nations premier playground builders, to create a state of the art play structure, primarily designed by the children of Oak Harbor.

“I can’t draw, or paint or sing, but I have good organizational skills,” Willeford said. “This is my form of creativity.”

“It frustrates me when someone comes up to me and says ‘I have a great idea for you to do,’” she said. “If you have a great

idea, own it.”

Pet peeves aside, Willeford said there has always been one thing over and above everything else that she has enjoyed with each and every project.

“I love working with new people,” she said. “With each new project there are new people involved, so I get to meet and work with great new people all the time.

“None of these projects have been accomplished by myself,” she continued. “They have all succeeded because of the great people I’ve been able to work with.”

And people, especially on Whidbey Island, are an abundant resource with which to paint a lovely landscape.

“This Island is rich with people willing to help,” she said. “You just have to ask."

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Congressman Rick Larsen announced last week that his amendment to boost funding for research to reduce jet noise by $2 million has been included in the annual military spending bill. The Navy is currently researching engine seals – or “chevrons” – which could lead to quieter EA-18G rowler operations by reducing the harshness of the interaction between exhaust and ambient air. At the same time, Chevrons neither impact fuel consumption nor engine performance, according to Larsen.Supporting research into quieter engines is one aspect of Larsen’s broader, seven-point plan to address the concerns of communities surrounding Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

NATIONAL AFFAIRS Senator Maria Cantwell has introduced the Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2016, a bill that would strengthen the government’s efforts to protect and preserve marine mammals such as orcas, seals, sea lions and sea otters. The Act would reauthorize and expand the NOAA John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Grant Program, the primary funding source for organizations that rescue and rehabilitate sick or injured marine mammals. The Prescott program helps defray the costs of marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, and data-collection for members of the National

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Courtesy of the American Association of University Women The Whidbey Island branch of the American Association of University Women installed a new board of director earlier this month. Top row, left to right, Faye Lovvorn, Barb Bland, Ann Zimmerman, Wanda Grone. Bottom row, left to right, Judy Nicholai, Camille Brighten, Alice O’Grady, Christina Moats.

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The sale includes dishes, glassware, lamps and other items of estate sale quality.

There are also gardening tools for the gardeners, and sporting goods for the sporting set.

There are DVDs and vinyl platters, along with the electronics needed to play them.

There are items needing repair, and the sewing machines and power tools needed to make those repairs.

The sale begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Daily News Amanda Creek smiles for a photo at her new tattoo studio on Pioneer Way in downtown Oak Harbor. Creek, who has always been artistic, as shown by her work below, has been tattooing for eight years, after completing her apprenticeship in Virginia..

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The savviest shoppers attend the Garage presale on Friday June 24, the day before the sale, to scope out the treasures they hope to snap up before any of their competitors.

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growth, to create something,” Reyes said. “So every time you’re getting more and more people coming in for tattoos, you as an artist grow, because you’ve got to take someone’s idea and all their values and put it into this piece.”

Other veteran shoppers adopt a more patient strategy, knowing that prices drop on items remaining unsold on the second day of the sale.

“It’s like the paper is moving, the canvas is alive, and you have to be aware of how your client feels,” said Creek. “You get to talk to your work. It’s nice to get to know people.”

Another factor in the growing popularity of tattoos, feels Creek, are the changes within the industry itself.

“It’s not something that’s scary and needs to be hidden away or kept secret. It’s accepted because it’s safe,” she said. “Luckily the health department is involved in every tattoo shop. We have to make sure that everything is up to standard. There’s not anything in the ink that’s going to hurt someone, there’s less likely to be an allergic reaction.”

“I think we put more pride in our tools today,” said Schultz. “As a whole, we want to make needles better, they want to make inks better, they want to see a higher standard.”

The Coupeville Lions proudly refer to this event as “The Biggest and Best Garage Sale In Creek also offers tattoos for women who have gone through mastectomies.

“If they want to get flowers or designs and even pigmentation, I am absolutely excited to be able to offer that,” she said, adding she feels lucky and honored to be given such an opportunity. “It’s amazing to do a tattoo that’s so much more meaningful than just a picture. It’s confidence and it’s happiness and it’s healing. It’s amazing.”

There are life lessons to be learned through the art of tattoo as well, said Schultz.

“I find, for myself at least, when I was getting tattooed there’s no

way I wanted to sit six hours for my neck, but I had to put together my diligence, my discipline, my respect and not walk away from something, I had to see it all the way through,” he said. “And you start to apply those in your regular daily life and you realize the things you do overcome.”

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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 6:00 p.m. The sale itself takes place on June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Parking is available at the school and at the Prairie Transit Park and Ride Lot on Main Street about a block south of the school. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ CoupevilleLionsGarageSale.

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The symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours of exposure, with the skin turning red and warm to touch. Sunburns can be painful and cause the skin to be tender, and in some cases, blisters may develop. In severe cases, sunburns may even be accompanied by headache, chills, nausea, fever and shock. Individuals suffering from these symptoms should see a physician right away.

Anyone who has a prior skin injury or recent exposure is more susceptible to sunburn. Repeated sunburns can damage the skin, resulting in brown spots, sagging and wrinkling. They can also cause skin cancer in the affected area, while repeated blistering sunburns can increase the risk of malignant melanoma, a serious type of skin cancer.

In order to prevent sunburn, individuals need to be protected at all times when outdoors. They should wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 that will protect them from both UVA and UVB rays. They should also wear protective clothing. Ideally, the best type of clothing is a longsleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. The American Society has recently developed standards for sun protective clothing, which measure the ability of fabric to block UV rays from passing through to the skin. Clothing with a UPF of 15 to 24 offers good UV protection, clothing with a UPF of 25 to 39 offers very good UV protection, and The skills for clothing with a UPF of 40 to 50 offers excelback to school lent UV protection.

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Periodic exposure to the sun produces vitamin D in the skin, which in turn helps create a strong skeleton and regulate skin cell growth.

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Avoiding Weekend Warrior Wounds Some folks were athletes, “back in the day.” Other people are trying to get the most out of life or prove to themselves that they are not aging. Whatever the motivation, some people try to do too much physical and sports related activity and end up injured. These people are sometimes referred to as Weekend Warriors. These folks spend the week working and try to squeeze in a lot of physical activity during the two days of the weekend. By doing this many people sustain injuries such as strains, sprains and sometime fractures. So if you are a weekend warrior, what can you do to stay healthy?

As with any physical activity, make sure you are healthy enough for the activity. This means seeing your doctor for a check and their approval. Let’s assume you have done that and have being engaged in these activities for a while. The first thing to consider your activity during the week is your job sedentary or do you get little physical activity? If so, your body is not used to being suddenly thrust into a softball game or running a 5k and that is when injuries occur.

The best way to avoid injury due to weekday inactivity is to get active. Hit the gym during the week, go for a run, go for a walk, do some stretching, do some lifting. You need to put your body on a regular routine and make sure it is ready for the weekend’s activities.

Warming up is another way to avoid injury and should be done before any physical activity. This means stretching and slow aerobic activity. A few minutes on the treadmill or around the track, can get your body warmed up. When stretching, hold your stretch for 30 seconds and DON’T BOUNCE. This may be the way you were taught in gym class, but it can cause injury.

Cooling down is also important. After your activity is done, don’t just stop. Take a walk or slow job and stretch again.

Don’t increase your activity too fast. Don’t go from running one mile to five miles the next weekend. Consider increasing your activity and intensity slowly every four weeks.

Get enough rest, especially if you are over 30. Try to get eight hours of sleep each night during the week and on the weekends. This will allow your joints and muscles to recover.

Make sure you are exercising your whole body. You would be amazed how most physical activity requires the use of your whole body, not just your legs or upper body. Make sure the whole package is ready for the activity.

Use the proper equipment and get the proper training. Make sure you have the correct shoes, protective gear or whatever is needed for your activity. Make sure you been trained to do it correctly, by someone who knows. Using the wrong form can cause an injury very quickly.

Stay hydrated, before, during and after the activity. Make sure your diet is well balanced and consider taking a multi vitamin.

Most of all, listen to your body. It will be very clear in telling you if it is injured or if it has had enough. Don’t push beyond your limits; remember you are not a professional athlete.

Being physically active on the weekends is great for many reasons. Just make sure that you use common sense, consider these suggestions and enjoy your time off of work.

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Life Tributes James Alfred “Jim” Taylor Senior Chief James Alfred “Jim” Taylor, 85, passed away peacefully at home May 29, 2016, after a brave battle with cancer.

His beloved wife of 68 years, Dee Taylor, was by his side. Jim was born the youngest of 5 children October 6, 1930, in Everett, WA, to James & Nellie (Deffries) Taylor. Jim and Dee were married January 1, 1948, and had four children: Michael, James, Janice, and Gary. Jim served in the U.S. Navy as a flight engineer on the C-121 Super Constellation (“Connie”) aircraft, and later taught as a flight engineer instructor at the AEW ground school. His Naval career took him around the world and he was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Later in his career, Jim settled on Whidbey Island where he served as an air crewman on SAR helicopters at NAS Whidbey until his retirement.

During his 31 years of service Jim earned many medals and accolades, including multiple bronze stars and air medals. He retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1977. Jim began his second career at Hawley’s Automotive in Oak Harbor where he worked until retiring in 1994. His third “career” consisted of delivering coffee and breakfast in bed daily to his wife, Dee, as well as attending his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s birthday parties, sporting events, and school activities. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed camping and fishing, traveling around the U.S. in his motorhome, working on cars, watching the Seahawks, and working on his farm. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Dee; children, Mike (Debbie) Taylor, Jim (Mimi) Taylor, Janice Johnson, and Gary Taylor; grandchildren, Peggy (Joe) Lupo, Angie (Al) Johnson-Nall, Susie (Raul) JohnsonDelgado, Jennifer (Mike) Whitney, Jaime (Yoneo) Fujikawa, Jason (Melissa) Taylor, and Tanya (Heather) Taylor; 12 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Nellie Taylor; siblings, Marie, Nellie, Gladys, and Ted; and son-in-law, Joe Johnson. A memorial service was held Friday June 17, 2016 at the Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT HELIE Christopher Robert Helie, age 38, of Oak Harbor, passed away at his home Thursday, June 2, 2016, following a battle with cancer.

Mr. Helie was born in Manchester, NH November 5, 1977. He was raised in Weare, NH, and graduated from John Stark Regional High School. He joined the US Navy May 10, 2001. On August 30, 2005, Chris married Erlina “Emily” Recana. Chris’ military career included the following duty stations: VFA 102 (20012008), VFA 27 (2008-2012); VQ3 (Oct. 2012-Feb. 2013); and VAQ 129 (March 2013-present). Christopher was made an Honorary Chief Petty Officer May 3, 2016. Christopher dedicated his life to family and his naval career to volunteering for the benefit of his sailors and the community. Chris was a lifelong NE Patriot fan, enjoying football and motorcycles.

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boro, NH; his sister Samantha Trask (Thomas) of Center Conway, NH and children Alyson and Phineas; sister Allison Helie and two brothers, Patrick and Benjamin Helie, all of Manchester, NH; grandparents Frank and Elaine Gray of Hooksett, NH; step-grandparents Eliot and Connie Sargent of Brentwood, NH; along with numerous cousins and other relatives.

A Memorial Service was held at the NASWI Base Chapel Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Services will take place at a later date in Chris’ home state of New Hampshire. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial. com, and updates will be posted at that site.

Mary Katherine Wahlgren Mary Katherine Wahlgren was born in 1948 in Seattle to Richard and Anne Schneider. Soon after, they moved to Richland when her father began his career with General Electric at the Hanford Project.

Mary was the oldest in an extraordinary family of ten children who honored education, hard work, and especially love of family. All Schneider children were expected to achieve in school.

Mary was the role model of the children, always setting the example for her younger brothers and sisters. The highlight of each summer was visiting her grandparents’ houses near Poulsbo, where she developed a love of the ocean.

Mary was an excellent student at Richland High School and graduated in 1967. Her favorite subject was mathematics. As expected of all Schneider children, she went to college. She chose Fort Wright College in Spokane, majored in math and earned a teaching degree. Teaching became her lifelong passion, and she became one of the best.

Her first teaching job was at Forks Elementary on the Olympic Peninsula. She loved teaching in Forks and living near the ocean. There she met her future husband, Rick Wahlgren, and they married in July 1972.

The young couple moved to Washington D.C., so Rick could work as a congressional staff member and later returned to the Pacific Northwest to teach; Mary in Forks and Rick in Clallam Bay. She commuted to Forks each day over Burnt Mountain. Together they built a home at Eagle Point, where she enjoyed an ocean view from every window. During this time, the couple had three children, Carolyn, Christina, and Kyle, and later, they were blessed with another daughter, Carmen.

Mary’s greatest blessing and legacy in life were her four children.

In 1983, the couple moved to Lynden, and Mary began a remarkable career in the Ferndale School District teaching 1st and 2nd grades. She became an educational leader in the district with A School for the 21st Century, and was the teacher parents requested for their children. She mentored many successful teachers, and also taught education classes at Western Washington University. She loved all her students, and they loved her. She encouraged the highest academic and behavioral standards, and brought out the very best in her students and was honored with many professional awards. Toward the end of her career, she taught in the Anacortes School District as she and her husband built their retirement home on Whidbey Island.

In retirement, Mary enjoyed knitting a variety of beautiful gifts, especially baby blankets for many. She also enjoyed frequent travels to Kauai and Alaska, and taking many cruises on the Princess line. She also went to Paris and Maui with daughter, Christina, and to Shanghai to visit, daughter, Carmen. Her greatest joys in retirement were her five grandchildren and the ocean views from her Whidbey Island home.

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Her best friend, Sandy, shared, “Before she left, she demonstrated how to live each day with strength and love. She left no moments wasted. Her time was spent making certain we all knew that love. So few leave this world with as much life and love as Mary. Her faith allowed her to concentrate on those she held so dear.

We are so very fortunate.”

Elementary School and Walla Walla High School. Bruce grew up the son of a grocery man at the Red and White Grocery in Walla Walla. At age 16, Bruce became the store manager for one year because of family health issues.

Mary is survived by husband Rick, daughters Carolyn McNeill (Doug), Christina (Javier), Carmen Holthaus (Tim), son Kyle (Anne), her mother Anne Schneider, nine siblings, and five beloved grandchildren; Kayla, Scott, Molly, Miles, and Jasper.

Bruce decided to take advantage of the G.I. Bill and enrolled at Whitman College in Walla Walla, where he double majored in Chemistry and Mathematics. Bruce elected to put his education to work and was hired at Libby, McNeil and Libby in Walla Walla as a summer worker. Following graduation, he became a full time employee.

The Wahlgren family would like to especially thank Dr. David Aboulafia; Hospice of Whidbey Hospital; sister, Patty Golding; beloved niece and knitting partner, Maddie Biencourt; and best friend Sandy Goforth.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary Catholic Church in Coupeville Saturday, June 11. Donations can be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, PO Box 1443, Coupeville, WA 98239

GEORGE EDWARD KONOPIK III George Edward Konopik III, age 83, longtime Whidbey Island resident, passed away at his home Thursday, June 9, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Konopik was born August 26, 1932, in Buhl, ID, to George Edward Konopik II and Willa Ruth (Weaver) Konopik. His family moved when George and his brother, James, were young to the farming communities between Wisner and Beemer, NE. George graduated from Wisner High School in 1950, attended and graduated from Nebraska State Teachers College in Wayne, Nebraska in 1953. From there, he went to the State University of Iowa in 1960 and then the University of Washington in 1966. He moved his family to Whidbey Island and began his nearly 20-year career in the Oak Harbor School District. He also taught in Nebraska, Iowa, Alaska, Ecuador and Pakistan.

He married Faye Jean Vahlkamp May 15, 1953 and had three children: George IV (Lukkana) of Bangkok, Thailand, Mark (Esterlita) of Camodes Island, Philippines, and Susan/Sooz (Terry) of Oak Harbor. He divorced and later married Margaret (Peggie) Shoup and had two step-daughters: Kim Bauer (Pete) of Moorehead, ND and Margaret Elizabeth (Beth) Shoup of Hatyai, Thailand.

George’s curiosity and love of different cultures, history and the arts inspired him to explore distant lands with family members in tow, and later alone. His love of the outdoors led him on several expeditions, oftentimes, lucky to return, but always with a tale to tell.

He was a hard-working musician who never turned down an invitation to perform at local events and festivals, community musicals, at museums or just wandering the streets with his band of friends. George helped to bring music from all over the world to Oak Harbor, taught thousands of students and was an active and dedicated Freemason most of his life.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggie, and his younger brothers, John and James. He is survived by his children, named above, his grandchildren, Geoffrey Howard, Anthony, Andrew and Joshua Jangi KhanKonopik, Dirk, Ian and Nicholas Konopik, Hannah Bauer and his great-granddaughter, Remington Konopik; also, by his friend, “his diamond,” Phyllis Wever.

A ceremony and celebration of George’s life was held June 20, 2016 at the Elk’s Lodge in Oak Harbor, WA. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

BRUCE HARTLEY David Bruce Hartley, or Bruce as we knew him, was called home to the Lord June 11, 2016 at the age of 88. He was born October 4, 1927 in Walla Walla, WA to Clifford and Jean-Ethel Hartley. Bruce attended Green Park

Following graduation and near the end of WWII, , Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Army. He went from U.S. Army to U.S. Army Air Corps to U.S. Air Force. 2-½ years later he was discharged from service.

Bruce had been married but was now divorced and was living in Chicago. He attended a "Parents without Partners" meeting and was introduced to Gloria Trickler who was in charge of attendance taking. When Bruce approached her table, something clicked. As they sat in the parking lot after the meeting, waiting to leave, they talked for 5-6 hours. Both were divorced and both had two children. They finally decided it was time to go home, but they ended up on the phone. That evening in May led to a marriage in August which lasted 52 years.

Bruce and Gloria merged two families into one, but the first year of marriage was somewhat rocky. They moved twice, lost three parents and had a child. They moved from Illinois to Wisconsin, back to Illinois then to New York.

Nestle’ purchased Libby, McNeil and Libby and Bruce moved to the new company where he remained for 43 years. He retired as International Director of Quality Control. His career took him to Mount Vernon, WA, the Philippines, Malaysia, South America, Taiwan, France, Switzerland, Germany and England. Gloria was a school teacher and had the skills to handle a class of five children. Bruce retired from Nestle’ in 1991. The biggest adjustment for Gloria was having Bruce around “24/7.”

Bruce always said Gloria made him the man he was.

He did not have a clue how he would have handled his job and his children at the same time. His career was successful because Gloria allowed him the freedom to work and travel the world.

With Bruce’s retirement came the decision where to live. Gloria was tasked with the decision and the Hartley’s decided to return to Washington, this time to Oak Harbor. They soon became members of the Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church and the Whidbey Playhouse and Bruce joined the “Old Foggies” group.

He was also a very talented woodworker and master craftsman, as well as “Mr. Fix-it.” He was a child of the Great Depression and he was very frugal his entire life.

His motto was “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”

Two years ago, Bruce came up with the unique idea of a joint project for himself and Gloria. The Whidbey Playhouse was presenting a non-traditional play, “Love Letters,” which involved mostly real-life couples sitting side-by-side and reading aloud live letters. These letters were not their own but the play’s main characters who carry on a long-distance relationship beginning in the second grade and continued through marriage, divorce and into a still separated middle age. This became a wonderful experience for both Bruce and Gloria. In many ways the elements of the play resembled the Hartley family in real life. Bruce was a man whose life was built on humor. He loved to have fun.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Gloria, at the family home in Oak Harbor and by five children and their spouses: David B. Hartley Jr of Oak Harbor, Donald and Julie Hartley of Punta Gorda, FL, W. Earl and Leslie Hartley of Peekskill, NY, Laird and Linda Hartley of Bourbonnais, IL and Roberta Hartley and Kim Winterfeldt of Oak Harbor.

He is also survived by one grandson and spouse Logan and Eileen Hartley and great grandson Nolan Hartley, all of Bourbonnais, IL. He was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Robert Hartley and W. Jamieson Hartley.

A Celebration of Life for Bruce Hartley will be held at the Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church Monday, June 27, 2016 at 11:30am with Rev. Dr. Vonna Thomas officiating. A reception will follow in Centennial Hall.

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

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THE BERRY BEST TIME OF THE YEAR The summer season brings with it sunshine, beach trips, picnics, and refreshing eats and drinks of all kinds. Some of our favorite fruits burst onto the scene and stay awhile allowing us to indulge in their flavorful fruity flesh. I think it’s safe to say none are so widely appreciated, and more thoroughly relished than strawberries. There are always a myriad of ways in which to consume these bright red berries.

I know many people grow them, and even I have attempted to do so in the past. Two things I have learned about strawberries, (even when I was young) is, one, almost everyone loves them. As a child we had an enormous vegetable garden in which we also grew strawberries. We had to have a lattice fence put over them however, as the crows loved them so much they would pick at them with ravenous voracity and often an entire crop was gobbled up by crows before we got to pick and eat them ourselves! Secondly, I learned strawberries are quite finicky, and certainly not the easiest thing to grow. They seem to be really sensitive, and prone to transplant shock. At least in my experience. Nevertheless, they are delicious, and luckily can be purchased from any grocery store in abundance during summer.

A strawberry is known for not just its flavor, but its characteristic texture which is created by the seeds adorning the outside of its flesh, instead of being concealed inside it. Technically, botanists consider each seed to be a separate fruit, and at any given time there can be up to approximately 200 seeds on any one berry! Strawberries are also perennials, which means if you plant one now, it will grow again year after year, and while it might not bear fruit immediately after it’s grown, when it does it will continue to bear fruit time and time again for up to five years.

These babies aren’t just full of flavor, you know. They are purported to play host to a wide array of possible health benefits. The red hue so beautifully bestowed upon a strawberry, makes it food for the eyes, and is indicative of its high flavonoid content, which is done primarily to attract animals to aid in pollination. Some research suggests flavonoids hold some dietary health benefits, however these claims have not been verified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Strawberries are also fibrous, and fiber keeps things moving through the digestive tract with greater efficacy, which in turn can help prevent constipation. That’s not all. These berries are rich in antioxidants, particularly vitamin C, the most wellknown immune system booster, and a 2010 UCLA study found that within a few weeks of consuming strawberries regularly, their immunity-boosting antioxidant powers became ‘bioavailable’ or ‘ready to work’ in the blood. In addition, vitamin C is needed to help protect our eyes from the free radicals that are produced by exposure to UV rays. The same vitamin is also helpful in protecting the cornea and retina, and keeping it healthy. From fighting wrinkles and promoting production of collagen, to helping fight free radicals, strawberries seem to pack a large punch in the health line, though it’s important to always consult your primary care provider with regards to any health related questions you might have, especially if you have pre-existing medical conditions any dietary changes may affect. They are the ones best equipped to answer all of those questions and concerns.

But moving on from the plethora of ways in which these tasty buddies are good for us, I wanted to talk about the wealth of ways in which they can be enjoyed. I’m not the greatest fan of strawberry pie, in

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the traditional sense. I find the blanket of pastry a bit overwhelming in comparison to the fruit’s slight flavor. I prefer dishes or drinks which enhance and magnify the taste and even texture of the fruit.

Strawberry sorbet is a definite favorite. It’s refreshing and the berry takes center stage in the flavor and texture arena. Sure, sugar is used to make a sorbet, but the strawberry’s flavor seems to be puffed up and concentrated in the process of making this palate pleaser.

These berries can also become ice blocks, and simultaneously chill and flavor a drink.

I like to freeze whole strawberries solid, and then place them in a lemon-lime soda.

It’s so refreshing and I get a small helping of these antioxidant rich fruits. Any liquid beverage can be a vehicle for strawberry ice blocks from water, to champagne at a special brunch.

But drinks aside, strawberries can and are often used in salads of all kinds. From fruit salad made with all kinds of fruit brethren including strawberries, all tossed together in colorful tasty goodness to leafy greens and everything in between, strawberries lend themselves perfectly to any salad.

Of course you know, I’m most certainly not going to be leaving out dessert. The most reliably tasty one, a definite obligatory take-along to any picnic or barbecue, is strawberry short cake. Though to make this classic an even easier recipe, it can be made into a trifle. Pound (or sponge) cake, layered with strawberries, and whipped cream all in the same dish, chilled and spooned into bowls without worry about its appearance after it’s dished up, sounds like a winner to me!

You could also make individual stuffed strawberry cheese cakes. It is a little time intensive, but quite fun and very rewarding. By hollowing out strawberries, you create the space in which a sweetened cream cheese filling will be piped. These stuffed strawberries are then dipped into melted white or milk chocolate and while still tacky can even be rolled in graham cracker crumbs. The final product is refrigerated until set and ready to be enjoyed.

This is another proven crowd pleaser for me. I have found at barbecues, especially on very warm days, stuffed strawberry cheesecakes go down exceptionally well!

Did you know strawberries are part of the rose family? No wonder they smell so fantastically fragrant! Did you know the average American consumes approximately three and a half pounds of strawberries per year and that doesn’t include frozen ones?

They really are one of Mother Nature’s best natural sweeties.

Since trifle of any sort has always gone over really well at different functions I have attended, I am including the berry delicious strawberry trifle recipe for you to try. If you do make it, let me know what you think of it! This recipe can be adapted to suit your palate, and can be molded and shaped with creativity into a taste masterpiece.

Please send me any questions, comments, information and recipes you might have because as always, I’d love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Berry Delicious Strawberry Trifle 2 Sara Lee frozen pound cakes, thawed 2 or 3 containers of fresh strawberries, sliced 32 oz heavy whipping cream, whipped ½ cup apple juice, to sprinkle on the pound cake for moisture Cut thawed pound cake into slices about ¾ of an inch to an inch thick. Layer into a trifle dish. Use a clean basting brush or clean spritz bottle, to spritz the cake in the dish with some apple juice. Top with a layer of strawberry slices, and then spread some heavy whipped cream on top of that. Repeat the layers until the final one is whipped cream. Decorate the final whipped cream layer with strawberries, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, spoon into bowls to serve, and enjoy! www.foodrepublic.com/2013/05/20/14things-you-didnt-know-about-strawberries/ www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/arthritisand-pain/10-health-benefits-of-strawberries/5/ To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Your strategizing works extraordinarily well on the 23rd.

The 24th sees you fighting to keep your gains. If the 25th seems uphill, know that the steeper the climb, the more rewarding is the view. Your naturally quick responses work in your favor on the 26th. The 27th sees you changing ideas about what you most deeply desire. A sudden new insight spurs action on the 28th. Help toward a goal comes from someone near and dear on the 29th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Planning and preparation pay off in pleasing ways on the 23rd. The 24th has its upside, despite differences of opinion along the way. Well to recall on the 25th that blessings come often disguised as failures. Good results come of capitalizing on a better idea on the 26th.

The 27th asks if you can be happy with less than you thought. The 28th sees you clarifying your purpose. Look to friends for help with a problem on the 29th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Generosity, given or received, highlights the 23rd. Ample reward follows ironing the wrinkles out of the 24th.

Finding ways to redistribute the wealth consumes the 25th.

Adversity tests the worth of your ideas on the 26th. Redirection on the 27th takes you where you really want to go. Your best counsel on the 28th is yourself. The 29th shows you there’s more than enough wealth to go around.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) A trade-off on the 23rd gives you more than it takes. Ignore your inner Chicken and let go of what needs to go for a smoother 24th. Momentary inspirations light your way on the 25th. Those better ideas fall nicely into place on the 26th. Little time on the busy 27th to be attached to outcomes, and that’s good.

Basic needs drive your actions on the 28th.

Your own efforts bring a goal closer on the 29th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The good you do on the 23rd far outweighs its cost to you.

Difficulties on the 24th are a sign of assuming you know more than you do. Long experience lets you adapt to change as needed on the 25th. Unintended consequences keep you busy on the 26th. The things that don’t happen on the 27th are the most liberating. Fundamentals occupy you on the 28th. The path of the 29th includes a heavy personal investment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Smiling fortune finds you in the right place at the right time on the 23rd. Stubborn blocks finally yield on the 24th. If much is asked of you on the 25th, much is given in return. Events

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Circumstance intervenes in your favor on the 23rd. Any problems on the 24th trace to your own fixed values.

Practicalities make their demands the 25th, always for good reason. Your resolve to finding a better way is showcased on the 26th. There’s joy in just riding life’s waves on the 27th, for those who can find it. The ripple effect rocks a relationship on the 28th. An obstacle to greater prosperity falls on the 29th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The 23rd makes you glad you didn’t settle for less. Snags on the 24th are a sign you’re rooted in ideas that no longer serve you. The 25th showcases your ability to create something from nothing. A quick change-up lets you seize the moment to advance on the 26th. The question of what you really value arises on the 27th. News on the 28th prompts your quick response. Expect someone’s cordial and learned assist on the 29th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The 23rd brings the break you thought would never come. The 24th is made easier or harder by your degree of adaptability. The changing face of happiness assumes a new form on the 25th. You know what you want on the 26th and the cost of getting it. Best to lose yourself in the task on the 27th and don’t question.

The here and now dominate the 28th. A genial assist backs your own efforts on the 29th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Sacrifice and good planning bring material reward on the 23rd. Fine-tuning your long terms goals makes the 24th easier. No losses on the 25th, only trade-offs. Your best-laid plans prove their value on the 26th. Happiness takes a different path than expected on the 27th. Sudden needs prompt your quick action on the 28th. Your spouse or partner is the sunshine in your day on the 29th.

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15. “___ and the King of Siam” 16. An open space enclosed by a colonnade 17. Financial process 19. Appropriate

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29. Remove, as a hat

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5. Officer ranking below a Captain

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Your solid decisions masquerade as luck on the 23rd. If the 24th seems harder than necessary, look to your own blind spots. Events on the 25th contribute to your changing values. The 26th bodes well due to wise choices powered by action. Focus on the problem only enlarges it out of proportion on the 27th. Delights and challenges in equal measure fill the 28th. What you thought was the problem on the 29th becomes no problem at all.

21. Choppers, so to speak

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Hard effort produces in ways you’d never guess on the 23rd.

For an easier 24th, let go of the need to have all the answers.

Well to remember on the 25th that happiness comes in many different forms. On the 26th your ideas and communications are smack on the mark. Inner joy and outer reward are not connected on the 27th. Social responsibilities loom on the 28th.

Creativity blossoms on the 29th.

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23. Kind of rug 25. Indian turnover 29. Apply gently

35. Eye 39. Fix 40. Large, long leaf 42. Two singers

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7. Bryologists’ study

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8. Appear 9. Repeatable pattern 10. Cantina cooker

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45. To understand

12. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto)

47. Canary’s call

14. ___ Dee River

49. Banded stone

16. Sagging of an organ

44. Census datum

50. Issue

57. Change 59. “___ moment” 61. Matterhorn, e.g.

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