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Fish, Fur & Fowl

by Ed Oldham

YEAR OF THE BOAT ANGLER With the salmon season getting ready to kick off July 1 in Marine Areas 6 and 7, and July 15 area 9 will open for Chinook retention, I started planning my weekends and getting gear ready. Most of my friends are doing the same thing when it occurred to me, after talking with one of my work mates, the fishery this year is going to be predominately a season for boat anglers.

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This isn’t to say you can’t catch a Chinook from the beach but I will say after years and years of doing it myself, it is much tougher to do so. The last chinook I remember catching from the beach was probably around 2003, when I was fishing for humpies down at Admiralty Bay. The only one I had caught that year and I couldn’t even keep her. I also expect area 9 will have a quick season this year.

Most of my friends who fish from the beach have the best success, other than humpies, waiting for the Coho to show up around the island. My friend was telling me how epic he thought last year’s season was and how bummed he was he wouldn’t get a chance to fish for them this year.

If you have a friend who doesn’t have a boat, and you’re going out this month, keep this in mind. Offer to take them out so they can have at least a decent chance of hooking into a nice king which they can mark down on their punch card. It might be the only chance your friend has all year and maybe next year they will take you down to the beach and show you a few of their tricks for beach fishing, so you don’t have to launch your boat every time.

For me, opening weekend is going to be spent on the coast. A few buddies of mine and I, have been planning this trip for a while and are really pumped up about it.

Although salmon is open out there, our main focus is going to be lings and rock cod. Ling season around here closed last month and I didn’t get to go out as much as I wanted to, and well we can’t keep rock cod here in Puget Sound.

With a 2 ling, 10 rock fish and 2 salmon limits, we will be sure to bring something back for the freezer. Besides the lings only have a minimum size of 22” so we can keep a couple big ones. I also tend to eat white fish more often than salmon. Just my personal preference.

Once we return, we will be hitting area 7 as soon as we can. For the month of July we are allowed to retain 2 hatchery Chinook.

I haven’t quite narrowed down where in area 7 I’d like to try first but with so many options it might be best to wait for initial reports from some of my fellow anglers.

Areas on the inside like Thatcher Pass, Lopez Flats or areas around Cypress and Guemes Islands have a higher chance of producing a hatchery fish.

One thing I know for sure is the gear I will use. As I have mentioned before, I tend to stick with spoons and hoochies. My favorite colors are very similar to many others and for good reason, they work! Flashers I will always start off with a green one. Green, in any combination, are my go to flashers.

Lures on the other hand, I like starting off small, usually a Coho Killer, in white or even pink. If they aren’t producing my next two favorites are cop car or army truck. Hoochies, I like green combinations and purple

combinations. I will even throw on a pink one if the action is slow.

Whatever color you start off with, I suggest you give it a few passes before switching.

Keep doing so until you find what they like to hit on. Sometimes you will have to get back to a color you used before, but later on in the afternoon, with a different angle to the sun, it may start producing.

Trolling speed is probably the second most asked question I get. Like lures, I like to change it up a bit. Chinook are a bit lazier than Coho so trolling speeds can be a bit tricky to dial in with these salmon. Vary your troll speeds as well as your depths. If you are getting hits take note of when they are happening. If most of them are when you’re going straight then you are probably in the target zone for speed. If it happens all the time while turning on the outside (of the turn) rod then you might want to kick the speed up a little. Of course the opposite is true for the inside rod.

Those are some tried and true tips which many out there know. Follow them and this weekend could find you with a limit or two. As hot as area 9 was last year at the beginning of the season, I am sure areas like mid-channel will be like a race track. Nothing says you can’t venture up a little and discover a new hot spot.

Crab season also opens this weekend and, like last year, it looks like it could be another epic year. I have been looking in my normal spots for commercial pots but haven’t seen any. This doesn’t mean they are not out there or won’t be out there when the season opens. I don’t track commercial seasons but if you do, let me know what you find out.

Of course, with very few docks around the island, crabbing is another boat dominated season. It is also relatively easy fishing. Put some bait in a crab pot and set her down, wait a little while and pull, dinner is served.

With this being said though, we have seen it every year, where people get out on the water in boats which shouldn’t be out there or are over loaded. This is why it seems someone drowns each year crabbing. Be very careful when you go out and be mindful of those around you. Last, but definitely not least, have life vests and safety equipment checked out and with, preferably on, you. It might save your or someone else’s life.

I hope everyone has a wonderful, productive and safe Fourth of July. Until next time please send comments, suggestions, pictures or reports to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@ gmail.com.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

What a great week it has been. Sunshine, sunshine, sunshine.

Mow. Mow. Mow. Rake, rake, rake.

Who am I kidding?

Rake? Who rakes anymore?

I almost had to look the word rake up to make sure I was using

the word correctly.

Ever wonder where the word rake comes from? Me neither. Yet, while curiosity may often maim the cat, I am in a no holds barred situation here at the Whidbey Weekly. My personal services contract with our wonderful weekly free paper is such that I am allowed to say anything I want as long as it is either true or sarcastic.

If I do not write truthfully or sarcastically, I shall be raked over the coals, as soon as we get the shipment from Dallas, Texas, where self-help guru Anthony Robbins recently scalded thirty participants who got hot feet after shelling out cold cash to walk a bed of hot coals without barbecue sauce or pulled pork.

Rake Up Rumor has it the new state song of Texas has been changed from the “Yellow Rose of Texas” to the newly penned, “Red Toes, Hot Coals, and Pearl Beer Chasers.”

Just in case you were about to leave page three to Bing or Google the origin of the word rake, here is the info for you so you can stay with us while we figure out what to do next.

Rake—From Middle English rake, from Old English raca, racu, raece (“rake”), from ProtoGermanic rako, reko (“rake”). Cognate with Dutch raak, reek, riek (“rake; pitchfork”), German Low German Raak (“rake; poker”), German Rechen (“rake; grill”), Swedish raka (“an oven-rake”).

That should cover any curiosities for now, but let me add that according to Wiktionary, the word rake has at least seven different meanings when used as a noun, and six different meanings when used as a verb.

Rake Off While we locals may use rake to mean, “A garden tool with a row of pointed teeth fixed to a long handle, used for collecting grass or debris, or for loosening soil,” our friends from Ireland use rake as a slang term to designate plenty or a lot, as in the Wiktionary example, “Jim has a rake of trouble with his new car.”

Translated locally, this would mean, “Jim has a rake of trouble with his thirty year old Chevy S-10 pick-up.”

Other meanings of the noun rake include, for rail transport, a set of coupled rail vehicles, normally coaches or wagons, as in the train was formed of a locomotive and a rake of six coaches; or for cellular automata, a puffer that emits a stream of spaceships, rather than a trail of debris.

Add the poker room definition of rake of a scaled commission fee taken by a card-room operating a poker game, or the farming definition of rake as a toothed machine drawn by a horse, used for collecting hay or grain, or a horse rake, and we are just about raked up.

A final tribute to the term rake comes from the Brits who often use the term rake to indicate “a man habituated to immoral conduct.”

The point of this excessive analysis—Don’t Vote for the Bloat, Brake for the Rake!

Bumper Crop Driving on the mainland recently, stuck in gobs of traffic, I was fortunate enough to be stopped long enough to take pictures of some of the bumper stickers I saw. Those folks over the water have a different style humor.

The fact that there’s a highway to hell and only a stairway to heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers.

So when is this old enough to know better supposed to kick in?

Have you ever listened to someone for awhile

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and wondered “who ties your shoelaces for you?”

I’m not lazy, I just really enjoy doing nothing.

When you’re dead, you don’t know you’re dead. It’s only difficult for others. It’s the same way when you’re stupid.

I speak my mind because it hurts to bite my tongue all the time.

Don’t confuse my personality with my attitude.

My personality is who I am. My attitude depends upon who you are.

Congrats Grads When we kids graduated from high school in the 60s’, our array of gifts included cash, checks, socks, ties, dictionaries for college, and traveler alarm clocks. Mom must have sent out telegrams to family and distant relatives letting them know Jimmy was going to college and might have trouble making his first class without an alarm clock.

Graduation day, I received five traveler alarm clocks. They were of various sizes and shapes, but all were small enough to place on a night stand. Little did I know at the time, no pun intended, all five alarm clocks would be toast by my third week of college at Ohio Wesleyan University. We had no snooze buttons in the sixties.

Today’s high school graduates receive scholarships from local scholarship funds. What a concept. If I could go back in time, to a time where folks had plenty of discretionary income for scholarships, I might do it. Of course, it would be my luck that I apply for several scholarships without receiving any.

At South Whidbey High School’s most recent graduation ceremony, over $140,000 in scholarships were given to the class of 2016. Congrats to all, but particularly to Roslyn Schoeler, daughter of Christine and Bob Schoeler. Roz is a talented young lady I have known since her dad and I began dj’ing weddings and parties, over two decades ago.

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How proud would you be if your daughter came home from school on her last day with this list of achievements: Whidbey General Hospital Auxiliary – Charlotte Dowler Memorial and Wilma Patrick Memorial Scholarship, $2,400; Soroptimist Scholarship for High School Girls, $500; Knights of Columbus Scholarship, $1,000; Kiwanis Club of South Whidbey Scholarship, $1,000; Arise Charitable Trust Scholarship Grant, $2,500?

That, boys and girls, as they might say in Ireland, is enough cash for a rake of traveler alarm clocks. Congrats Roz! Lamb Chop Remember Lamb Chop, the sock puppet sheep created by the late comedian and ventriloquist Shari Lewis? First appearing in 1957, on Shari Lewis’ local New York City WNBC morning show, Hi Mom, Lamb Chop has been described as a “6-year-old girl, very intuitive and very feisty, a combination of obstinacy and vulnerability...you know how they say fools rush in where wise men fear to go? Well, Lamb Chop would rush in, then scream for help.”

My sisters-in-law, Linna and Jeannie, way back in Elkhart, Indiana, sent me a Lamb Chop plush toy last weekend for my birthday. When I push on Lamb Chop’s belly button, she says one of nine statements–“I really need a hug,” “Wow, you look great,” “What’s your name?,” “Can you tell me a secret?,” “You have the best smile,” “You make me laugh, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha;” “I’m sleepy, let’s take a nap,” “Oh, I love you,” and “Oh, come and play with me.”

With the exception of “Can you tell me a secret?,” I have used all of Lamb Chops lines over the years. I guess you could say we speak the same language. Me and ewe, and a dad named Lew. Lamb Chop currently performs with Shari Lewis’s daughter, Mallory, mainly for the US Military. Lamb Chop is now a three-star general. She was given a field promotion by Lt. Gen. Tom Conant, deputy commander of the Pacific for the Marines.

Who says we Jarheads don’t give a sheep?

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Bits & Pieces Good Cheer and Whidbey Island Bank Partner on New Fundraising Opportunity to Put Fresh Food on the Table Whidbey Island Bank is generously matching up to $5,000 in community donations to Good Cheer. Funds raised by July 31, 2016 will go towards Good Cheer’s Fresh Food on the Table program, which includes growing, gleaning, preserving, and processing fresh fruits and vegetables for South Whidbey friends, neighbors, and families in need. Donations can be made online at www.goodcheer.org/donate, in person at either the Langley or Clinton Good Cheer Thrift Stores or the Food Bank, or by mailing a check to PO Box 144, Langley, WA 98260.

Good Cheer believes everyone should have access to fresh food. “We try to level the playing field and provide fresh food to people who typically don’t have the choice to eat with nutrition and health in mind,” said Kathy McCabe, Good Cheer’s executive director.

“That’s why we’re so thrilled about this fundraising match with Whidbey Island Bank,” McCabe added.

The only food bank on South Whidbey, Good Cheer gives away an average of 58,000 pounds of food per month. Among Good Cheer’s clients are single-parent households, families where both parents are employed, people who have lost their jobs, seniors and disabled individuals on fixed incomes, the homeless, and the working poor. For more information, please contact Anh Bui, anh@ goodcheer.org.

[Submitted by Anh Bui]

Soroptimist of South Whidbey Island “Start Dreaming Day Camp for Girls” The Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island are sponsoring a free three-day camp for middle school girls going into 6th, 7th, and 8th grades in the fall of 2016.

The camp is scheduled for July 19, 20, and 21, 2016 and will be held at the Langley Middle School. They are accepting registrations until July 1. Please call (360) 331-4127 or email Kathy Habel at kathyhabel@comcast.net for registration.

[Submitted by Marlane Harrington, SISWI]

Main Street Association Adds New Market to the Mix The Oak Harbor Main Street Association will celebrate July 4th by adding a new market to the mix of activities in the historic downtown district.

Main Street Market debuts July 4 and will continue each Sunday after that from noon to 4:00pm through September 25 in the parking lot at the corner of Pioneer Way and Dock Street.

Organizers say the Main Street Market will feature artists, crafts, food and produce plus music and more.

“We want to create an experience downtown that provokes business and excitement,” said Melissa Riker with the Oak Harbor Main Street Association. “It gives people something else to do and will hopefully bring them downtown and to our local businesses.”

Riker said the Market will feature 20 vendors, with an emphasis on Whidbey Island artists, crafters, farmers and businesses for its first season.

“If we can expand it next year, we will,” Riker said. “We want to line up as many vendors as we can.”

Western Heroes Wednesday, July 13, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley

A special Octoberfest celebration is planned for September 18.

Original rock n’ roll

Vendor applications are currently being accepted and are available on the organization’s website at www.oakharbormainstreet. com. Cost for a 10-by 10-foot booth is $25 each week, 10-by-20-foot spaces are $40 each week. Details, Market rules and more information can be found on the application.

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Danny Ward and Reality Wednesday, July 20, 6:30pm-8:00pm Community Park, Langley KrashZen Wednesday, July 27, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley

[Submitted by Kathy Reed]

Original rock music

Maxwelton July 4th Parade

Moonlight Swing Orchestra Wednesday, August 3, 6:30pm-8:00pm Community Park, Langley

The 101st Maxwelton July 4th parade kicks off at 12:00pm on Monday, July 4 at Maxwelton Beach, Clinton.

Creative musical and walking entries are welcomed, along with bicycles, stilts, etc. For safety reasons, non-vintage vehicles must be no larger than Explorer/Tahoe size. There is a limit of one entry per political party and per candidate.

There is no entry fee and no need to pre-register, but organizers would like to know ahead about any large entries. Each entry is asked to write up something about their entry for the announcers.

Registration begins at 10:30am at the corner of Maxwelton and Swede Hill Roads. The short but lively parade ends at the turn-in to the Dave Mackie Park boat ramp. Stay for the games afterwards, for kids, teens and adults.

Free parking is available near the parade route until full, after which free shuttles will operate from/to the overflow parking area at the Little Brown Church at French Road.

Attendees can help fund the parade by buying the parade button – just $1 (cash only) and put a few bucks or a credit card in your pocket for food (hot dogs, chips, pie, pop).

This Independence Day celebration has always been an event for the South Whidbey community, hosted by members and volunteers of the Maxwelton Community Club. Volunteer help is welcome and needed. Contact the Community Club at 425-280-3876 or maxweltoncc@ outlook.com for details.

[Submitted by Harriet Arnold]

Weekly Sounds of Summer Music Series Presented by Goosefoot and SWPRD Goosefoot and the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Department (SWPRD) have collaborated again this year to present the Sounds of Summer music series, every Wednesday (and one Friday) night, July 6 through August 24.

Admission is free of charge. At the Bayview Cash Store, food and beverages are available for purchase. Attendees at both locales are welcome to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the grounds.

SWPRD’s “concerts in the park” take place at the Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley, 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

Goosefoot’s “street dances” take place at the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Special thanks to Cadeé Distillery, Music for the Eyes and Whidbey Telecom for their sponsorship.

2016 Sounds of Summer Music Schedule: Marlin James Band Wednesday, July 6, 6:30pm-8:00pm Community Park, Langley The Marlin James Band plays a wide a variety of Country Music. Their music is always high energy, even when performing a ballad.

PETE & Wa’De Friday, July 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Whidbey’s ultimate garage band meets percussion group. A collaboration between two local favorites.

Big Band Swing Ruzivo Wednesday, August 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Zimbabwean Traditional & Afro-Pop James Howard Band Wednesday, August 17, 6:30pm-8:00pm Community Park, Langley Blues/ Rock, Washington Blues Society winner for the 2016 International Blues Challenge.

Deja Blooze Wednesday, August 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Blues originals and standards For more information, contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation at (360) 221-5484 or www. swparks.org and Goosefoot at (360) 321-4145 or www.goosefoot.org [Submitted by Marian A. Myszkowski, Goosefoot]

Ugandan Kids Spread Hope for Children in Poverty Choir of Ten Children Perform Traditional Ugandan Songs and Dances While Raising Awareness on the Power of Child Sponsorship The Ugandan Kids Choir, a group of ten talented Ugandan children, has announced that they will be performing at Grace Community church on Wednesday, July 6, at 6:30pm.

All ten children have been given hope through Childcare Worldwide’s Sponsorship Program and now they are here to spread that hope to audiences all across the United States. The choir has performed nationwide at churches, schools, at Disneyland, on King 5 Television’s “New Day Northwest,” at Qwest Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks.

These children delight audiences with traditional African songs and dances. Megan DiRienzo, Curator of Education at the San Angelo Museum of Fine arts says, “All of you have amazing talents, beautiful voices and some serious dance skills! A performance like yours was a once in a lifetime opportunity. We fully support you on your mission to end child poverty!”

The Ugandan Kids Choir is a ministry of Childcare Worldwide, which has been dedicated to empowering children in the developing world since 1981. Through child sponsorship, Childcare Worldwide brings hope to children in need by providing them with an education that will set them up for future employment and break the cycle of poverty in their lives.

By coming to this event, you will enjoy traditional African song and dance, as well as help children in need all around the world. So don’t miss this unique and authentic performance by the children of the Ugandan Kids Choir.

For more information about this organization or to view the tour schedule please visit www. childcareworldwide.org/choir [Submitted by Desiree Thierstein, Grace Community Church]

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Enso House Alive and Well With the introduction of registered nurse Jill Buchholz, Enso House in Freeland is excited to resume full operation of its mission to “provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support for those nearing the end of life, and for those who love them.”

Ann Cutcher, MD, director of Enso House and well known to all who have volunteered, studied or spent invaluable time with beloved family or friends nearing the end of life at Enso House says, “I returned from an extended trip on the evening of April 12 and at 8:00am the next morning a stranger walked in the door who said she had driven to Whidbey from her home in California, just to visit Enso House. She had spent 15 years as a hospice aide - moving into patients’ homes to act as primary caregiver - before going to nursing school. After finishing her Masters in Nursing at San Francisco State University this winter, she went on a 3 month meditation retreat and happened upon (board member) David Trowbridge’s book about Enso House.

“Jill visited the website, saw our standing advertisement for professional help and was compelled to see Enso and us in person. Jill put her belongings in her car, said goodbye to her life in California and arrived for a 6-12 month trial. It feels like a very good fit! Jill is flexible, comfortable with uncertainty, happy in this very quiet, rural place and excited to learn how Enso functions.”

Located in a rural setting, the house is set back from the roadway and is spacious enough to accommodate caregivers, guests and their families. Guest rooms, with their large picture windows, look out on a large pasture and onto a small pond at the heavily wooded tree line. Deer and coyotes prowl the field at dusk and bird feeders hanging in patients’ windows attract a busy cross section of the island’s wild birds.

Enso House has a unique ability to provide exemplary end of life care to the Whidbey community and is once again wide open for referrals. To learn more about Enso House visit www.ensohouse.org. The book Enso House: Caring for each other at the end of life is available at www.abidingnowhere.com, by calling (360) 222-3379, or at amazon.com.

“We are a true nonprofit organization,” says Dr. Cutcher, “and have been since our first day. We could not exist without the support of the Whidbey Island community.”

[Submitted by Ann Cutcher, MD, Director, Enso House]

Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus and South Whidbey Center Celebrate Student Achievement at 59th Annual Honors Reception With many family members and friends in attendance, Skagit Valley College’s (SVC), Whidbey Island Campus and South Whidbey Center celebrated student achievement at the College’s 59th annual Honors Reception on Friday, June 3 at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

This year, more than $418,000 in scholarships were presented to 185 students at the Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island Honors Reception ceremonies. The scholarships, representing more than 100 separate endowed funds, were provided through the SVC Foundation.

Dr. Laura Cailloux, Vice President of Whidbey Island Campus and the San Juan, South Whidbey, and Anacortes Centers, awarded President’s Medals to outstanding students in recognition of their academic achievement. To qualify, each recipient must be a graduating sophomore, have all A’s or A-’s, and have attended SVC for at least three quarters. President’s Medals were awarded to: Nicholas Angers (Oak Harbor), Destiny Cleary (Coupeville), David Cooley (Oak Harbor), Carly Hall (Oak Harbor), Gavin Hein (Lopez Island), William Lamson (Oak Harbor), Amber Maulding (Oak Harbor), and Sarah Newman (Oak Harbor).

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strong community and affordable lifestyle.”

staff. Oliver is a Running Start student who graduated in June with his Associate in Arts degree and his High School diploma. He was a willing volunteer during the Center’s move to South Whidbey High School. He was noted as a role model for other students and maintained great attendance this year.

Local cities in the top 100: Bellingham, WA (51); Port Angeles, WA (58); Mount VernonAnacortes, WA (69); Bremerton-Silverdale (88); Oak Harbor, WA (92).

The full report can be found here: https:// www.goodcall.com/data-center/best-placesfor-teachers-2016

[Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Desiree Gallegos (Oak Harbor), received this year’s Yates Award, the highest award bestowed at the Whidbey Island Campus.

Named for the former admiral and commanding officer of NAS Whidbey who was instrumental in working with SVC to secure property for the Whidbey Island Campus, the Yates Award honors a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, community service, and academic achievement.

Desiree was recognized for being an outstanding student who maintained good grades and is employed at two different jobs. She was also noted for encouraging her coworkers to be the best they can be and she leads by example.

A top-notch student, coworker, and leader, Desiree is the epitome of the Yates Award.

The other Yates Award nominees this year were Mayuko Jordan (Oak Harbor) and Samantha Martin (Oak Harbor).

Each year, faculty at the South Whidbey Center select a student for the South Whidbey Community Service Award who best demonstrates community service and who will graduate in June. This year’s award was presented to Emily Calhoun (Greenbank). Emily moved to South Whidbey from Texas and instead of enrolling in the high school, she decided to become a full-time Running Start student.

Emily has helped the South Whidbey community by giving a number of school supplies to the College for other students to use: notebooks, pencils, pencil cases, yellow pads, erasers, scissors, file folders, memo pads, markers, and rulers. In addition, she was a student speaker at SVC’s Running Start Information Night in March, sharing her experiences about SVC and answering questions about the Running Start program.

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College and Career Website GoodCall Releases Second Annual ‘Best Cities for K-12 Teachers to Live and Work’ Report For the second year in a row, data analysts from college and careers website GoodCall have released a report that ranks over 900 U.S. metro areas and surrounding cities on the job and lifestyle opportunity they provide for K-12 teachers.

“We set out to identify which parts of the U.S. are particularly teacher-friendly so that new teachers entering the field and those who are looking to relocate know which cities offer them the best backdrop for their career,” said Carrie Wiley of GoodCall, who contributed to the report.

About GoodCall: GoodCall.com is a consumerfocused website where people and information intersect. Founded in February 2015, GoodCall was born from the idea that in an increasingly complex online marketplace, consumers deserve access to the information they need to make educated financial decisions. From scholarships to college rankings and beyond, families visit GoodCall to find unbiased, unfiltered information to help make the decisions that will shape their future.

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Dustin Amundson, Candidate for Island County Commissioner District 2

Cities were ranked on four criteria: Affordability - Local teacher salaries weighed with local housing costs Job Competition - Current open teacher job positions weighed with the number of resumes posted for hire School Ratings - Ratings for school districts within each metro area Lifestyle - The number of local restaurant, arts and entertainment amenities per capita

Receiving the South Whidbey Academic Excellence Award this year was Hannah Bond (Langley). To qualify for this award, the student must have the highest college GPA and must be graduating in June. Hannah worked very hard while attending SVC and earned a GPA of 3.45. She returned to school in 2014, after taking time off to be a mom. She began taking

This year’s South Whidbey Center Carol Huber Award was presented to Oliver Hansen (Freeland). This annual award is presented to a graduating student who has exemplified the best traits of South Whidbey students: academic achievement, community involvement, and respect from peers, faculty, and

“This year, top ranking cities were concentrated in small to mid-sized cities - predominantly, but not exclusively, in the Midwest and Northeast regions of the U.S.,” said Wiley.

“Large metropolitan areas such as New York and Los Angles were notably missing from the top 100, suggesting that small towns may be the place to be for K-12 teachers looking for a

Dustin Amundson is seeking election to Island County Commissioner District 2.

Dustin came to Oak Harbor in 1991 serving with the US Navy, honorably discharged in BITS & PIECES

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The Flick Thursday, June 30, 7:30pm Friday, July 1, 7:30pm Saturday, July 2, 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

Hairy Willow-Herb Removal at Crockett Lake Friday, July 1, 9:00am-12:00pm East Crockett Lake Preserve, Coupeville East Crockett Lake Preserve has over 100 acres of wetland that an abundance of birds and other wildlife call home. The health of this ecosystem is dependent on its diversity of native species that make up the food web.

Now, slowly but surely, a non-native invader is creeping it’s way across the landscape. Hairy willow-herb is establishing itself in dense stands and forcing out native plants. Snacks, drinks, and tools are provided. All ages and abilities are welcome, just bring work gloves!

All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday, July 2, 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.

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

Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade Monday, July 4, 11:00am Pioneer Way/Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor Celebrate Independence Day the old fashioned way with Oak Harbor’s Old Fashioned 4th of July festival. The day will begin with a parade, followed by food, arts & crafts, and kids games, and ending with a grand firework display.

Maxwelton July 4th Parade Monday, July 4, 12:00pm Maxwelton Beach, Clinton Creative musical and walking entries are welcomed, along with bicycles, stilts, etc. For safety reasons, non-vintage vehicles must be no larger than Explorer/Tahoe size. There is a limit of one entry per political party and per candidate. There is no entry fee and no need to pre-register, but organizers would like to know ahead about any large entries. Each entry is asked to write up something about their entry for the announcers. Registration begins at 10:30am at the corner of Maxwelton and Swede Hill Roads. Stay for the games afterwards, for kids, teens and adults.

Live Music: Marlin James Band

Fairy House Festival

Wednesday, July 6, 6:30pm-8:00pm Community Park, Langley

Saturday, July 9, 11:00am-3:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank $5 Adults, children 16 and under free

The Marlin James Band plays a wide a variety of Country Music. Their music is always high energy, even when performing a ballad. Bring a picnic dinner, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and invite your family and friends to this free concert series! For more information, contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation at (360) 221-5484 or www.swparks.org and Goosefoot at (360) 321-4145 or www.goosefoot.org

Candidate Forum Wednesday, July 6, 6:30pm-8:30pm Elks Lodge, 155 Ernest St, Oak Harbor State Senate 10th Legislative District and Island County Commissioner District #2 Thursday, July 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm UUCWI, 20103 SR525, Freeland State Senate 10th Legislative District and Port of South Whidbey measure: concerns fairgrounds and a property tax increase to support it Candidates will answer questions and discuss the topics presented by the League of Woman Voters of Whidbey Island. The candidate forum is free and open to the public. For further information ,email lwv.whidbey@gmail.com.

Live Music: PETE & Wa’De Friday, July 8, 6:00pm-9:00pm Bayview Cash Store, Langley Whidbey’s ultimate garage band meets percussion group. A collaboration between two local favorites. Bring a picnic dinner, grab a blanket or lawn chair, and invite your family and friends to this free concert series! For more information, contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation at (360) 221-5484 or www. swparks.org and Goosefoot at (360) 321-4145 or www.goosefoot.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 Saturday, July 9, 9:00am-3:00pm Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor 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

The Price is Right Sale Saturday, July 9, 9:00am-3:00pm Baby Island-Saratoga Club, Langley 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’ space with/without a 4’ x 8’ table available to rent for $25. Set-up will be Friday, July 8. Table rental benefits community nonprofit. Sellers’ profits are their own. For more information or to rent a space/table, please call Cathe Mueller at (360) 222-2448 or e-mail: cmfineart@whidbey.com. The Baby IslandSaratoga Club is located at 3616 Saratoga Road.

The young and “young at heart” are invited to build a fairy house in the woodland garden.

Bring your imagination, creativity, and love of nature. Assorted natural plant materials will be provided, but your whimsical additions are welcome. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or visit www.meerkerkgardens.org

Coupeville Farmers Market Saturdays through October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm Community Green, Alexander St, Coupeville Free Old fashioned country farmers market. Lots of locally grown produce, local artisans’ creations, locally baked goods. Wholesome fun for the whole family.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Music @ Your Library Thursday, June 30, 5:30pm Clinton Library Come enjoy live music at the Clinton Library, and meet local musician, Jenny Massey and Friends on violin and guitar. Jenny has played with many classical artists such as YoYo Ma, Andre Watts, Luciano Pavarotti, Nadja Solerno Sonnenberg, Emmanuel Ax, Itzhak Perlman, Isaac Stern, Joshua Bell, Pinchas Zukerman and many others. She currently plays and teaches music here on Whidbey Island.

Explore Summer: Mystery Program!

Tuesday, July 5, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Do you like surprises? So do we! Bring your curiosity, energy and talent for fun to the library and enjoy an afternoon full of mystery, surprises and exploration. For children ages 5 and up, with caregivers.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: What Supplements Should I Take?

Tuesday, July 5, 6:30pm-8:30pm Freeland Library There are countless health supplements on the market, but which ones are any good? Find out what kinds of supplements are worth it and which ones are a waste of your money.

Discussion will include information useful for adults taking control of their health, as well as for parents looking to optimize their children’s wellness. Presented by Dr. Nathanael Armstrong, a holistic medicine specialist. Everyone is welcome. For more information about WIHHA visit www.wihha.com Mystery Program!

Wednesday, July 6, 1:00pm & 3:00pm Coupeville Library Bring your curiosity, energy and talent for fun to the library and enjoy an afternoon full of mystery, surprises and exploration. For children ages 5 and up, with caregivers.

Family Storytime Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30am Coupeville Library Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with amazing stories, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. For birth through five years old. Caregiver required.

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How Can You Declare Your Financial Independence?

Next week, we observe the 4th of July with sparklers, picnics and parades. And living in a country that offers so much freedom, we have a lot to celebrate. But on a more personal level, you may still be working toward another type of independence – financial independence. What can you do to speed your progress toward this goal?

Here are some ideas to think about: • Free yourself from excessive fear. As an investor, it’s not hard to find something to fear. Oil prices, interest rates, political squabbles, even natural disasters – at any given time, each of these factors (and many more) might be blamed for volatility in the financial markets. In response, many people take a “time out” from investing.

Don’t let fear hold you back. It takes discipline and some mental toughness to stay invested in all economic environments, but if you’re constantly jumping in and out of the market, you’re almost guaranteed to miss out on the kind of continuity and opportunities you need to move toward your financial freedom.

• Liberate your investments’ growth potential.

Many investors avoid investing too aggressively, wishing to lower their risk level. And that’s certainly not a bad idea. On the other hand, you can easily slip into investing too “safely” by keeping the bulk of your portfolio in investments that protect your principal but offer so little in the way of return that they may not even keep up with inflation. So, try to always maintain a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles in your portfolio. The exact amount may depend on your age and tolerance for risk, but at virtually every stage of your life, you need some growth potential.

• Avoid the tyranny of debt. It’s not easy to stay out of debt. But carrying a heavy debt load is truly a burden – you’re not only concerned about making the payments, but you’re also depriving yourself of dollars that could be used to invest for your future. Try to do everything you can to live within your means and avoid racking up more debt than is necessary. And when you do whittle down your debts, put that “found” money to work. The more you put in your investment portfolio, the more opportunities you have to reach your objectives.

• Free your thinking about the future. Here’s another roadblock on your journey toward financial independence: short-term thinking.

Instead of seeking quick gains (which are notoriously hard to achieve), strive for steady growth. Instead of reacting to the news of the day by making impulsive moves, chart a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your needs, and stick to it. Instead of focusing on the losses you might see on one month’s investment statement, look back over the progress you’ve made over the last five or 10 years. In short, worry less about today – and plan for tomorrow.

It will take a lot of time, effort and patience to ultimately achieve your own Financial Independence Day. But once you do, you’ll have reason to rejoice – and you won’t even need the fireworks.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

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

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Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

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

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

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 11:00am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

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

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

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

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

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

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street,

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Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artists: Sharon Spencer & Keiichi Nishimura

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PETE and Wa’De outside at Bayview Hall Friday, July 8, 6-9 pm

Artists’ Reception: Friday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through August 1 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Rob Schouten Gallery is pleased to feature the evocative sculpture of Sharon Spencer, and the graceful and unique paintings on silk by Keiichi Nishimura.

The artists’ reception for Spencer and Nishimura will take place during “First Friday at Greenbank Farm.” Light refreshments will be served. The Farm’s other galleries and shops will all be open until 7:00pm as well. There will be live music in several spots, and delicious food by Island Mexican Food Truck, Whidbey Island Kettle Corn, and of course, dessert at Whidbey Pies Cafe.

Featured Artist: Marcy Johnson Artist’s Reception: Friday, July 1, 5:00pm-7:30pm Artworks Gallery, Greenbank

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Live marimba music will be performed by the group Sarungano with light snacks and beverages. Other Artworks Gallery artists will be on hand to greet visitors during the reception.

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Artists’ Reception: Saturday, July 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through July 31 Museo Gallery, Langley Featuring sculpture by Jan Hoy and mixed media works by Kandis Susol.

Featured Artist: Richard Nash Wednesday, July 6, 10:00am-5:30pm Thursday, July 7, 10:00am-5:30pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Richard Nash will be at Penn Cove Gallery to discuss the methods and motivations behind his artworks, including acrylic paintings and sculptures of Cor-ten and stainless steel. Richard earned a MFA in painting and printmaking and has been a lifelong student of the visual arts including lengthy study in Japan and Europe. With composition as his main focus, his work ranges from botanicals to abstracts.

Currently his work is in 6 museum stores and 5 galleries.

Island Artists Art Show and Sale Friday, July 8, 10:00am-6:00pm Saturday, July 9, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, July 10, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupevlle Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Island Artists present their annual art show and sale featuring work by artists from North, South and Central Whidbey. There will be art demonstrations, refreshments, and an opportunity to view work in a variety of mediums by Leslie Born, Janis Collins, Chris Crowell, Carole Dawes, Phyllis Drummond, Alice Ellis, Bonnie Gretz, Bliss Knorpp, Rainy Lindell, Kathy Lull, Stephanie Schuemann, Judy Skinner, and Marie Vallquist.

Meetings & Organizations DAV Whidbey Island Chapter #47 Wednesday, July 6, 7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor The general public is always invited to attend chapter meetings. For more information, call (360) 941-4324.

Suicide Grief Support Group Wednesday, July 13, 6:00pm-8:30pm Hospice of Whidbey General, Coupeville This is a time for individuals who have had a loved one die of suicide and would like to meet with others to learn some coping strategies ways to move forward through your grief and other feelings. Registration is requested by contacting Dave Bieniek, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Whidbey General at (360) 321-1372 or bienid@whidbeygen.org. There is no charge for this event.

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Oak Harbor's Fourth of July rated in top 10 nationally

and current volunteer. “It’s nice to keep tabs on the bird’s population; if it’s down, we know there could be a larger problem that needs to be addressed.”

Between 60 and 70 volunteers with the research group spend one hour in the morning each week on the beach near the PIGUs burrows, beginning in June and lasting until late August or early September. They count the birds and burrows, track when the eggs hatch by when the adults begin delivering food to the burrow, track the type of fish being eaten and how frequently they deliver the fish to the burrow.

By JANIS REID Editor This weekend's Fourth of July celebration event has been ranked #7 by USA Today.

The annual event in Oak Harbor was named in the top ten best in the newspapers Reader's Choice contest under the "Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration." category.

“It helps us monitor the population and the breeding success,” said Wood.

Starting Friday with the opening of the carnival, the weekend's festivities culminate to a series of events on Monday, July 4.

Courtesy of Govinda Rosling Pigeon Guillemots are believed to be the only seabirds that nest each year on Whidbey Island. An appreciation day for the indicator species was held last week in Langley. Below, Guillemot Research Group founders Phyllis Kind, left, and Frances Wood, center, chat with one of the group's volunteers.

The parade, which begins at 11 a.m. on Bayshore Drive, was organized by Oak Harbor Rotary and Chamber of Commerce, will have more than 100 entries.

By KATHY REED Staff writer

The parade sponsor is REMAX Who will be giving out 9,000 American flags along the parade route.

The seabird is so popular, in fact, Pigeon Guillemot Appreciation Day was just observed at Ott and Murphy’s Winery and Tasting Room in Langley last week. The event was put on by the Guillemot Research Group, a citizen science project of the Whidbey Audubon Society.

Music, a beer garden and children's activities will be available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday with the fireworks show starting at 10:30 p.m.

Community members and businesses contributed $20,000 to the fireworks show with Dan Ollis of Whidbey Coffee as the title sponsor.

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years. ”This is the only regularly breeding seabird in Puget Sound,” said Wood, adding that about 1,000 of the seabirds nest annually on Whidbey Island.

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“It is citizen science at its best,” said Wood.

To an undiscerning eye, they don’t look very exotic or special, but the seabird known as the Pigeon Guillemot plays an important role on and about Whidbey Island and the rest of Puget Sound.

Following the parade, a community photo will be taken at Windjammer Park.

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“They are like the proverbial canary in the coal mine,” said Govinda Rosling, a past intern with Guillemot Research Group

“I love to watch birds and thought this would be the perfect way to get involved and pursue my passion,” she said. “Every half hour I count the birds I see, I record any time there is a fish in an adult’s mouth, what kind of fish it is, what burrow they bring it to and what time they deliver it.”

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Courtesy of Rick Stratton, Heartbeat Safety Center Instructors Rob May, center, and Terry Welch, right, present a certificate of completion to a student at last week's nationally accredited CABS class, taught by the Heartbeat Safety Center.

Babysitting class aims to save lives

By KATHY REED Staff writer

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Heartbeat Safety Center in Oak Harbor is offering youth all over Whidbey Island an opportunity to learn how to be safe, effective babysitters and even how they can build their business, if desired.

The Child and Babysitter Safety Training courses will be offered on a monthly basis in Oak Harbor and on South Whidbey. The CABS classes are aimed at children who are old enough to babysit and children who might be caring for a younger sibling.

“We want our students to think proactively and positively,” said Rick Stratton, American Heart Association and American Safety and Health Institute instructor and co-founder of the Heartbeat Safety Center. “We don’t call them babysitters. We train them to be injury prevention and activity coordination specialists.”

The CABS classes will cover a multitude of safety and injury prevention topics, as well as basic caregiving skills and first aid. But there will be even more for youth to learn, like the business side of

“It really is a business,” said Stratton. “So we’ll talk about how you’re going to market your business, what are you going to charge? We’re going to give them ten suggestions to kind of get them pointed in the right direction.”

Times have changed for babysitting just as they have for many other things. Today some people will demand a babysitter has a resume or references, they may want them to have a CPR card.

“We don’t want people to think of this as babysitting,” he said. “Babysitting sounds reactive, like you’re sitting there waiting for something to happen.

We want them to keep that child entertained and engaged and distracted while Mom and Dad are away so the baby doesn’t get hurt. It changes it from reactive to proactive.”

According to press release from HBSC, the CABS classes are being offered island wide in order to help fill a need.

“The American Red Cross used to provide this kind of training, but its expanded mission has left a gap here on the island,” said HBSC co-founder Robert May,

a 28-year Island County first responder and paramedic. “Our nationally accredited CABS class is designed to focus on supervising, caring for and keeping children occupied and safe in babysitting settings.

“Babysitting is very often a child’s first job,” he continued.

“We help our students get off to a good start by building a strong foundation of safety, knowledge and preparedness.”

The five-hour class will help prepare students to be in charge, how to handle conflict and to be able to react to situations with confidence “born of good training,” said May. Even though many parents have talked about a lot of the things covered in the CABS class, Stratton said kids will sometimes learn more from a neutral third party or professional.

Cost for the nationally accredited course is $30. Children between the ages of 11 and 18 are eligible to attend. Classes will be offered regularly on both North and South Whidbey.

Information is available online at www.heartbeatsafetycenter. com or by calling the Heartbeat Safety Center at 360-639-8205.

John Fisken/Whidbey Daily News An eagle flies during feeding while a farmer mows in the Ft . Nugent area earlier this month.

Recently the City of Langley received a grant to replace the current sodium streetlights with LED lights. The cost will be fully covered by the grant. The LED lights require substantially less energy to operate and therefore, help both with our sustainability efforts and saving money on city operations. Other communities have said that the new bulbs may create a light that is too harsh, according to a city news release. One bulb has been installed at the corner of 3rd and Park streets so the public what it looks like in operation. Other bulb options may be available that allow for the energy savings without creating visual problems if this bulb is not suitable.

The public is asked to give feedback at: mayor@ langleywa.org.

2016 ELECTION The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island is soliciting questions for the July 6 candidate forum. They want to know what issues are important to the public and what types of things you would like to hear from your local candidates. Candidates attending will for Island County Commissioner District 2, and State Senate District 10. Possible questions can be sent to: lwv.whidbey@gmail.com. The forum will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

ISLAND COUNTY Island County Planning and Community Development staff welcomes the public to attend a workshop to learn about key aspects of the new Shoreline Master Program. This series of 10 workshops are geared toward homeowners, HOAs, Realtors and the general public, to help them understand the new plan that went into effect in January 2016, and how the shoreline regulations have changed. Outreach materials and presentation topics will include: overview of Shoreline Management and key changes within the new plan; regulated activities that require permitting; shoreline permit types and expectations; environment designations and shoreline buffer and setback requirements;guidance for common development scenarios, including bank stabilization.

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Courtesy of Ott & Murphy Winery and Tasting Room Ott & Murphy Winery and Tasting Room in Langley hosted a Pigeon Guillemot Appreciation Day event last week.

Courtesy of Govinda Rosling Approximately 1,000 Pigeon Guillemots come to Whidbey Island each year to nest in burrows along the coast. The seabird is considered an indicator species, and an ongoing study of the birds helps indicate the overall health of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound.

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By watching this behavior, volunteers can determine when the eggs have hatched, how many hatchlings there are (typically two) and when they have fledged, or left the nest.

Terao also takes photographs and videos of the birds and their behavior.

“I’ve seen some really cool things,” she said. “They are really adorable. They have distinct personalities, they play. And a lot of people don’t even know what they are.”

According to Wood, PIGUs do resemble pigeons in terms of the shape of their head and necks, which probably explains their name. However, they are slightly larger than a pigeon, reaching about 13-inches. They are dark brown, have white wing patches and bright red feet.

PIGU’s mate for life. They typically spend most of the year offshore, although they can be found on Whidbey year round.

They return in May or June to nest in bur-

rows dug into the island’s bluffs. There are approximately 25 colonies on Whidbey, stretching the entire length of the island, from Deception Pass Bridge to Possession Point. Most of the colonies are located along the western shore of the island, but there are several colonies on the East, from Mariner’s Cove and Crescent Harbor to Penn Cove to Pratt’s Bluff.

Anyone who is interested can get involved in the research project and get more information from the group’s website at www. pigeonguillemot.org or on its Facebook page.

“I think our volunteers enjoy how much fun they are to watch,” said Kind. “They are charming. We all fall in love with them.”

“The Guillemots are easy to fall in love with,” agreed Rosling. “They are so much fun to watch and they’re a very important seabird. It is definitely a labor of love.”

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The Island County Shoreline Master Plan workshops will be held: - 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, at the Camano Island Sno-Isle Library - 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at the Taylor Road Fire Station in Oak Harbor - 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at the Freeland Sno-lsle Library - 5-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Clinton Hall - 5-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8 at the Camano Island Multi-Purpose Center - 9-12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Bayview Hall in Langley - 9:30-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Oak Harbor Sno-Isle Library - 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Admirals Cove Beach Club in Coupeville - 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Greenbank Progressive Hall For more information visit: www.islandcountywa.gov/planning/ pages/shorelines.aspx.

The Navy Invites You to Comment on the Proposed Plan For the Former Lake Hancock Target Range The Navy, in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) will hold an Open House at Greenbank Farm’s, Barn A on July 11, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. to share its plans for addressing munitions removal at the Former Lake Hancock Target Range (LHTR).

The LHTR is part of the Navy’s Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island Complex and is located approximately five miles south of Coupeville, Wash. The open house will provide displays presenting information about the proposed plan for surface removal of munitions-related material at the former target range. Subject matter experts from the Navy will be at the meeting to answer individual questions about the proposed project.

The Navy has carried out four surface munition removal projects at the LHTR site and conducted several environmental investigations to determine if any material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) remains onsite.

Based on the results of these investigations, no remedial action is necessary to address residual munition concentrations present in soil, sediment, and surface water at the Former LHTR; however, the potential presence of some potentially hazardous explosive material remaining on site is a public safety concern.

The Navy evaluated the following four remedial alternatives for addressing the potential presence of MPPEH: No Action Surface Removal in and around Target Area and Beachfront with Land Use Controls (LUCs) Surface and Subsurface Removal (to 1 foot below ground surface [bgs]) in and around Target Area and Beachfront with LUCs Expanded Surface and Subsurface Removal (to 1 foot bgs) within the Former LHTR with LUCs Based on available information and in order to preserve the overall integrity of the wetland, the preferred option proposed for public comment at this time is surface removal in and around Target Area and Beachfront with LUCs. Although this is the Preferred Alternative at the present time, Navy and Ecology welcome the public’s comments on all of the alternatives listed above.

Comments may be provided to the Navy by mail at the address below, or may be submitted in writing at the Open House. The formal comment period ends on July 27, 2016 and all comments must be received no later than July 27th. The Navy and Ecology will choose the final remedy after the comment period ends and may select any one of the options after taking public comments into account.

If requested, copies of the all previous environmental investigations and Proposed Plan, along with the rest of the Administrative Record file, will be posted at the website below. Please submit written comments to the address below: http://go.usa.gov/cStwd

Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command Former Lake Hancock Target Range Public Affairs Officer 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98315-1101 (360) 396-6387

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has you overseeing a social activity. You manage your way around an impasse on the 5th. With the 6th comes the chance to pause and reflect.

CHICKEN LITTLE & THE ASTROLOGER

By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) The winds of change force some important decisions on the 30th. The 1st is about turning negatives to positives.

Pre-defined strategies limit and impede you on the 2nd. The 3rd sees you dropping what no longer satisfies to embrace what does. The 4th is full with pricey add-ons, covered by another. A genial 5th fulfills personal and practical desires. Pleasures are put aside in favor of essentials on the 6th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Lots of emotional support on the 30th helps you weigh some hard choices. The overview of the 1st points to necessary changes. Your natural stability is your great asset on the turbulent 2nd. Cameraderie is not the least of what the 3rd brings. Social indulgences occupy you fully on the 4th. Easy to embrace life as it comes on the 5th. Illogical choices produce favorable results despite on the 6th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Desires for better on the 30th outweigh your inner Chicken’s fear of change. Disappointment leads to new and better things on the 1st. Rapid-fire changes of direction on the 2nd are what you do best. You’re a magnet for the things you most love on the 3rd.

You’re largely responsible for keeping your 4th flowing smoothly. The 5th lifts a burden from your shoulders. The 6th is a lesson in the power of positive thinking.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Your inner Chicken weighs in on some important choices on the 30th. Difficulties on the 1st are growth in a more desirable direction. No stopping the dominos on the 2nd, once they begin to fall. Merit and circumstance smile your way on a delightful 3rd. The 4th sees you living life largely. A prosperous and rewarding 5th awaits you. The 6th connects you in a happy way with the things you value most.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The cost of security vs. reaching for more preoccupies you on the 30th. The 1st is an example of welcome growth through disappointment.

Wealth flows through you, more than to you, on the 2nd. Self-indulgences are natural and inevitable on the 3rd.

Breaking from your routine has its expenses on the 4th. The 5th secrets you away from high-profile activities. Trade-offs on the 6th leave you sitting materially better at day’s end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) The 30th is about getting a better idea past your inner Chicken. Resistance on the 1st is actually a push in the right direction. The less structure in your day, the better on the chaotic 2nd. Emotional satisfactions in great measure make your day on the 3rd. The 4th

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your inner Chicken is the main obstacle in some difficult decision making on the 30th.

The 1st pushes you beyond comfortable old ideas. You’re the conduit by which old accounts get settled on the 2nd. Hard to make a wrong choice on the wildly supportive 3rd. High-profile social activities fill your 4th.

The 5th eases you out of the social and back to practicalities. You mysteriously prosper on the 6th by means that won’t make sense.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your dilemma on the 30th regards risking what you have in pursuit of more. Changes of circumstance have a positive side on the 1st. Out-of-theblue events test your mettle on the 2nd. Good feelings flow freely on the gratifying 3rd. You play the role of kindly benefactor on the 4th. The 5th concerns your public image. How to make do with less preoccupies you and your pursuits on the 6th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your need to push forward overpowers your inner Chicken on the 30th. Adversity on the 1st doesn’t prevent the start of better things. “Determined” barely describes your fervor on the 2nd. Feel-good situations dominate a delightful 3rd. Your 4th is largely unscripted, forcing you to wing it. The 5th lifts a troubling weight from your shoulders. Asking why on the 6th connects you with some quite lofty realms.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Opting in favor of more on the 30th is easy once you get past the inner Chicken. Tests of your resolve on the 1st reveal welcome strength. Working in solitude is the most practical use of the 2nd. Problems are forgotten amid the satisfactions of the 3rd. The 4th keeps you on the fringes of your social sphere.

Long-range projects occupy your 5th.

Too-narrow thinking impedes you on the 6th.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Despite your inner Chicken’s fears, the winds of change are healthy for you on the 30th.

The 1st produces what you need in lieu of what you’d like.

The genie doesn’t go back in the bottle without a fight on the 2nd.

Problems on the 3rd involve too much of a good thing. The lion’s share of messy details falls to you on the 4th. One-on-one matters arise on the 5th. A partner has needed answers on the 6th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) The 30th feels as if out on limb to your inner Chicken, but it’s really healthy growth. Results on the 1st are for the best, contrary views aside. Reaching for the Moon is healthy and inevitable on the 2nd. The sweet side of life sweeps you up on the 3rd. An unusually free and spontaneous 4th is in store. Problem and solution arrive neatly together on the 5th.

Limits on your ability to provide arise on the 6th. © 2016, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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

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5. Indian bread 9. Hail Mary, e.g.

13. Need a bath badly 14. Earthen pots 16. Length x width, for a rectangle 17. Amounted (to)

52. Southern breakfast dish

21. Prince of Wales, e.g.

55. Big game

25. Discontinue

56. Dishonorable person 60. Eucharistic plate 63. O. Henry’s “The Gift of the ___” 64. Join securely

23. Centers of activity 27. Brownish gray 28. Cause for a lawsuit 30. Literary term for wintertime 31. Paramour

66. Acute

32. Eye affliction

18. Bring up

67. “One of ___” (Willa Cather novel)

19. Fluff

68. Dispatch

20. A deadly sin

69. Cut, maybe

22. To lash back

70. Delight

24. Decorated, as a cake

71. Makeup, e.g.

26. Hose material

72. Cost of living?

27. Casual top

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29. Angry expression

1. Tolkien creatures

33. Ed.’s request (acronym)

2. “Agreed!”

49. Extent from side to side

34. Genealogy

3. Unmarried girl

51. One who is in charge

4. Draw

53. Milk-Bone biscuit, e.g.

37. Dostoyevsky novel, with “The”

33. Back talk 35. “___ bad!”

36. Fizzy drink 39. Change of appearance 41. Like some memories 44. Mountain pool 46. Increase, with “up”

5. “___ any drop to drink”: Coleridge

54. Taste, e.g.

38. “___ Lang Syne”

6. Apple spray

56. E.P.A. concern

40. 86 is a high one

7. Roswell crash victim, supposedly

57. Net lining in back of a hat

8. Foul

58. Shrek, e.g.

9. A recantation

59. Gobs

45. Bustles

10. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.

61. “___ Brockovich”

47. Golf ball support

11. Cast

62. After deductions (var. spelling)

48. Go up and down

12. Fill

65. After expenses

50. A horn of a buck

15. Christmas ___

42. “Men always hate most what they ___ most”: Mencken 43. Divided

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Life Tributes ELIZABETH HUGHES Elizabeth Hughes of Oak Harbor, WA passed away on June 16th 2016. No services are currently scheduled. Memorial donations can be made in her name to the Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation.

VIVIAN ANDERSON Vivian Anderson’s spirit left her body May 22, 2016 at Mazama, WA at the age of 96, following a wonderful life. Her goal was to receive a free birthday cake on her 100 birthday, a goal she did not obtain. Family and friends celebrate her life and miss her ever present love and humor.

Vivian was born in Friday Harbor September 14, 1919 to George and Mary Jane Wilson. She graduated from Friday Harbor High School as Valedictorian in 1937 and is the last surviving member of her class. She served as a Civilian volunteer in the Coastal Lookout System in Oak Harbor following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. Vivian attended beauty school in Cashmere and opened Vivi Ann’s Beauty Shop on Pine Street in Mt. Vernon.

Vivian married Dean Anderson at her home in Friday Harbor September 13, 1942 and soon, she and Dean purchased their farm in Dugualla Bay where she remained for nearly 74 years. Vivian and Dean raised horses, Angus and dairy cattle, turkeys, laying hens, oats, wheat, peas and grass seed. Dean and his two brothers entered the business world and established the Elephant Car Washes in Seattle.

Vivian and Dean earned the respect of the community with their philanthropic generosity.

They offered support to others preserving their dignity in times of need with compassion. They patterned their lives on Dean’s belief that the most important thing to do for others was to make them feel good about themselves. Vivian was also one of the founding members of the Whidbey Allied Arts Association.

Vivian loved her family and celebrated the joy of their presence and accomplishments. She went everywhere with her Miniature Schnauzer Asta, her constant companion. She was an avid sports fan, loved her garden with purple flowers, travel, cooking, crafts, arts, purple nail polish and chickens. We imagine all of the chickens in heaven are happy to see their “chicken lady” and of course they are all decked out in their best lavender outfits.

Vivian and Dean loved to travel and they visited Egypt, Scotland, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Alaska. Vivian loved to support her grandchildren as they played soccer. Over the years she served as a sponsor for many of their teams.

Vivian is survived by two daughters and their families: Mari Deen Anderson of Titusville, FL; grandson John Milanoski (Sophie Fipps), great grandchildren Jessica Fipps (Jay West) and Colton Fipps, Kiley, Hunter, and Jaxon Milanoski and greatgreat grandchild Ethan West. Great granddaughter Amirah Milanoski daughter of Karl Milanoski and Sabina Boehm. Grandson Max Anderson (Jacqueline Munsell) great grandson Milo Anderson.

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Daughter Bonnie Newkirk and her three children: Jason and Kim Newkirk and their children Keira and Jaeger, as well as two additional grandsons and one great grandson.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband and lifelong companion Dean G. Anderson, her parents George and Mary Jane Wilson, one sister Marilyn Violet Wilson, two brothers Elmer George Wilson and Wilfred Alan (Bud) Wilson, granddaughter Laurie Suzanne Milanoski and grandson Karl M. Milanoski.

FRIDAY, June 10 4:19pm, Maddy Ln. Reporting problem with neighbors.

Today mailbox was filled with vomit and glued shut.

SUNDAY, June 12 7:33am, Good Rd. Herd of cows loose. East of Good Rd. near Amy Pl. Caller reporting about 16-18 cows loose.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor with Gary Wallin as Certified Life Celebrant officiating. Light refreshments will be served following the services.

Private family graveside services will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor. Please visit Vivian’s page in the Book of Memories at www. wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Memorials may to made to the First United Methodist Church, The Alzheimer’s Foundation or a favorite charity. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

7:58am, Amy Pl. Caller reporting the 14 cows are now trapped in her back yard. Can’t see from road. They are damaging her grass.

COLONEL RICHARD “DICK” FRANCISCO, USMC

4:38pm, Heller Rd. Requesting contact referencing subject driving back and forth past his residence yelling obscenities.

August 21, 1923 – June 11, 2016 Leaving a legacy from which legends are formed, Dick Francisco died peacefully with family and friends standing watch.

Born to Vivian & Bill Francisco, Dick attended Broadway High School in Seattle, and became a United States Marine Corp pilot in 1942. He flew in the Pacific war and later in Korea. Dick was the Marine Corps and All-Service light-heavy weight boxing champion and co-founded Marine Corps League Detachment 1210, Whidbey Island WA. Helping young people was his passion. He built an orphanage during his tour in Korea and then came home to help initiate the Greenwood Boys Club. In 1975 Dick founded Seattle’s Forgotten Children’s Fund followed by the M-Bar-C Ranch on Whidbey Island that welcomes hundreds of challenged children each year.

He founded Aero Structures in Kent, that manufactured parts for the Boeing Company and in 1973 he opened the world famous since 1973 “Francisco’s Restaurant” in Seattle.

A Jefferson Award recipient, he was justifiably honored for his work in making his part of the world a better place. He will be missed by all those fortunate enough to have known him.

Richard “Dick” Francisco was preceded in death by his daughter Vicky Doubleday, sister Gracie Francisco McKay, and his first wife Margie Rogers Francisco.

Dick is survived by his wife Donna Francisco, son Rico Francisco and his wife Ann Marie, daughter Gina Rayburn and her husband Phil, grandsons Miles, Dustin, Jordan, Kyle and new great-grandson Roman.

A celebration of Dick’s life is scheduled for 5pm, July 14 at the Washington Athletic Club.

Memorials may be made in Dick’s name to The Forgotten Children’s Fund, or the M-C Ranch at P.O. Box 9936 Seattle WA 98109.

MONDAY, June 13 3:38pm, Humphrey Rd. Requesting contact today. Referencing neighbor letting their chickens loose, come onto caller’s property and rental property next door. Go out on roadway causing traffic problems. Ongoing but also happening now.

TUESDAY, June 14 4:55pm, Lucky Ln. Reporting party concerned that subject is mentally unfit to be driving. Reporting party says subject has been throwing items off her deck and acting like a dog.

WEDNESDAY, June 15 7:26pm, Silver Lake Rd Injured cat on the side of road. No one can get to it because its hissing and it trying to army crawl.

8:31pm, Heller Rd. Reporting 3 people who also live in same complex are harassing her. Taking pics of her and her boyfriend and sending them to other people. Caller advising they took pics of her in court today as well.

THURSDAY, June 16 9:06am, Edgewood Dr. Neighbor’s dog outside holding her hostage. Says he will charge her if she goes outside. She is disabled and if she falls she will be badly hurt. Black lab.

SATURDAY, June 18 8:56pm, NE Ellis Way Reporting party advising his handheld gaming device was stolen from location.

SUNDAY, June 19 12:44pm, E. Cresent Harbor Rd. Two subjects flying drone from park-

ing lot of location, associated red small SUV. Flying drone over Navy housing

MONDAY, June 20 3:20pm, SE Barrington Dr. Contact in lobby to report something and would not give dispatch any details.

5:05pm, SW Barlow St. Reporting party advising subject asking weird questions about NAS. 7:52pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller reporting a skinny dog with pink collar has a “messed up” face.

8:55pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising subjects with binoculars making customers uncomfortable.

TUESDAY, June 21 8:06am, SR 20 Reporting party advising a man inside dumpster throwing trash everywhere.

10:04am, W. Cresent Harbor Rd. & Torpedo Rd Reporting party advising man with combat vest running in the area.

The caller concerned he may have a weapon.

3:13pm, SE Bayshore Dr. & SE Dock St. Reporting party advising a black bird dive bombing pedestrians in the area.

WEDNESDAY, June 22 9:51am, SE City Beach St. Caller advising male subject is naked at location.

10:21am, SW 16th Ave. Reporting party advising residence was egged overnight.

12:16pm, NE Ellis Way Caller advising she’s having issues with her roommate. Caller states someone has taken over her cell phone and has other paperwork to show the officers when they arrive.

4:36pm, NE Barron Dr. Caller reporting “huge banging” going on at location.

THURSDAY, June 23 11:40am, SE Pioneer Way Caller reporting a bird is attacking people as they walk by location.

3:39pm, SR20 Reporting party advising subjects were urinating outside motorhome.

7:35pm, NE Ellis Way. Reporting party advising subject is walking around building talking to neighbors. The caller stating the subject is tormenting “the hell” out of her.

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Free State of Jones: Matthew McConaughey anchors this Gary Ross-helmed Civil War drama about a Mississippian with a lot of gumption and everything to lose who mounts an uprising and secedes from the Confederacy with the help of small farmers and local slaves.  (R • 2 hrs. 19 min.)

Independence Day: Resurgence: If "Independence Day" taught me anything, it’s that when Roland Emmerich gets himself a giant budget and uses it to try and destroy the world, I will show up, buy a ticket and enjoy the ride.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 59 min.)

The Legend of Tarzan: Internet boyfriend Alexander Skarsgard sheds his shirt and .swings into his own film franchise. I’m sure this movie has some sort of storyline beyond “shirtless Skarsgard,” but I cannot pretend to care about that.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 49 min.)

The Neon Demon: Nicolas Winding Refn is a filmmaker whose vision and ambition I want to really get behind, but his actual movies (other than "Drive," which I love) are a hot mess, including this thriller about a Los Angeles model (played by Elle Fanning) plunged into a violent fashion culture

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

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1999 as a Petty Officer First Class. His family includes wife Monica, son Alec, daughter Kortni and stepson Josh. In 2006, he started working for Island County’s solid waste department. He served as a volunteer firefighter with North Whidbey Fire Rescue for 8 years and instructs the Island Fire Academy’s hazardous materials curriculum. He is currently a paid on call firefighter with the Oak Harbor Fire Department.

Dustin has carefully considered entering the political arena for several years. While not a career politician, he believes that a credible, common person can improve local government. His experience has found that people are frustrated with government and why they make the choices that affect us. Dustin’s goal is to bring transparency of motive to the public. Working for Island County, he recognized talented people who only needed better management of county resources and communication of the long term vision. He witnessed crucial infrastructure problems that Island County residents pay for. Serving as a negotiator in collective bargaining he experienced a lack of communication between management and workers. He believes this lack of communication carries over into the leadership of Island County and the public they serve. Island County is experiencing growing pains providing critical services, planning and development and the county infrastructure as a whole.

Dustin intends to provide from the top down, the selfless leadership Island County deserves tackling all these issues.

Dustin’s family is important to him and he is proud of their success above all. He wants a community where all families can succeed. He himself has had measurable success in every field. He believes any credit to his success has been teamwork; “None of my achievements were possible without a team.” Dustin acknowledges that the principles of: hard work, doing the right thing, objectively listening, and respecting all people helped him with success. He believes providing the right leadership will unite and move our county forward into a prosperous sustainable future. With his focus on public service, transparent leadership and responsible growth, Dustin respectfully asks for your vote.

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Veterans Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Honor Following the success of their award-winning book “Portraits of Service,” Robert H. Miller and Andrew Wakeford have outdone themselves with their new collaborative project Veterans Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Honor. The book is a deeply moving, timely celebration of veterans serving during the past seven decades allowing readers to hear the firsthand accounts of these heroes in our midst.

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Robert “Rocky” Bleier (Vietnam 1969; U.S. Army): The football hopeful sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was told he may never be able to play again. Fighting the odds, Bleier went on to help the Pittsburgh Steelers win four Super Bowl championships.

Jim Downing (World War II 1941-1945; U.S. Navy): Downing witnessed the horrors of Pearl Harbor firsthand. As he fought for his country that day, he was not able to bear the thought of families not knowing the fates of their sons.

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Marissa Strock (Iraq 2005; U.S. Army): Raised in a military family, Strock served in Baghdad as a military police officer. On Thanksgiving Day 2005, her vehicle struck a roadside bomb killing three of her passengers and leaving her with severe injuries resulting in the loss of both legs.

Carlos “Chuck” Norris (Korea 1958-1962; U.S. Air Force): The world-famous martial artist, actor, filmmaker and activist served as a military policeman in Korea where he was introduced to judo, which set him on a new path.

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Veterans Voices will be cherished by current military personnel, veterans and fans of Americana and military history for its personal look at those who serve every day.

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Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club Wednesday, July 13, 6:30pm Race Road Firehouse, Coupeville Discuss recent and upcoming fishing trips, fly casting and tying. This month’s guest will speak on Alaska fishing adventures. Come to the social hour starting 6:30pm. General meeting starts at 7:00pm.

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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

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

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/

Seed Planting for Seed Saving Sunday, July 3, 2:00pm-3:30pm South Whidbey Tilth, Langley Learn how and what to plant in order to save viable seeds from your garden. Instructor Eric Conn covers how plants are pollinated, how to select for desirable traits, how to breed your own varieties and how to harvest and store the seeds you grow. Suggested donation is $15/$8 for Tilth members. Preregistration is appreciated. Contact Michael Seraphinoff at (360) 544-2278 or mjseraph@whidbey.net.

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

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Island County Master Gardener Plant Clinics Saturdays, July 2 & 9, 10:00am-1:00pm Home Depot, Oak Harbor Saturdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 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

Saturday, July 16, 10:00am-12:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Cost: $10 per student Got rhodys? Got questions? Nursery Manager Susie Reynolds will help you learn to care for your rhodys, understand their pruning needs, pests, watering needs, and feeding needs.

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Understanding Social Security Tuesday, July 19, 5:30pm-6:30pm Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander Street Free Join Edward Jones Financial Advisor Chris Renfro for an educational seminar where you will learn key facts about the Social Security program including how benefits are calculated, choosing the right time to file, receiving benefits while working, provisional income and tax implications and more. Light dinner served by Knead & Feed. Call (360) 678-6580 to reserve space.

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4TH OF JULY – FREEDOM AND FARE The Fourth of July is just around the corner. A day filled with patriotic celebratory events and fun, marking America’s independence and breakaway from British rule. Since 1776 it has been tradition to observe the day with fervor and zest. Every year, fireworks light up the sky in cities all across the country. Parades awash with red, white and blue hues ebb and flow through streets everywhere in America, honoring the day itself and reveling in our 240 years as a proud Nation.

I love to meander through shops in the days and weeks leading up to the Fourth of July. They are always decorated with patriotic colors and boast products in honor of this day. I especially enjoy walking through the grocery stores, as the delis get creative with their fare. It gives me ideas and inspiration for my own celebrations July 4. Every Independence Day sees millions of barbecues ignited across the U.S. and even more foods thrown on said barbecues. Our backyards will become the foundations upon which bonds are strengthened on Fourth of July. Sprinklers are turned on to beat the heat, kids let loose and spend the day playing and making memories. Tables in homes become platforms for creativity where people come together to share their culinary talent and bring a dish for all at their barbecue to enjoy.

This Fourth of July, I’ve geared up and put a few recipes to the test. My all-time favorite one to make

is ‘red, white and blue parfaits.’ I layer chopped strawberries with whipped cream and blueberries, and chill them until it’s time to savor one. Not only are these parfaits simple to make, they give you a healthy little ‘pick-me-up,’ with all the berries which are chock full of antioxidants. In addition to this simple dessert or refresher, I like to get creative with burgers. So what is the history of this food which has become one of the most popular American eats? Well, historians have said it was German immigrants who brought the ‘Hamburg steak’ to the United States when they left their native Germany to seek out another life here. Many native Germans opened up restaurants to earn a living in America, and of course these featured the wildly popular Hamburg Steak. Back in Germany, this dish was derived from beef which came from livestock in the city of Hamburg thus earning its apt moniker.

Its popularity really took off in the US, after it was served in a Philadelphia restaurant at the Centennial Exposition in 1876. Being the hamburger is still so incredibly popular, I felt some obligation to make them really special this year. Some years I season them differently, other years I use a different meat.

This time I wanted to stuff them and I have been preparing myself to do so. As with anything and everything food related, the options for making stuffed burgers are so varied, you could spend hours upon hours coming up with filling conglomerate ideas.

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a burger stuffing. It’s all about figuring out what works flavor-wise and what your palate will take a shine to. You could take a trip around the world in creative pursuit of what will blend nicely with meat, make use of staple ingredients from these international dishes and form those into the delicious burger patty innards. Caprese stuffed patties are one such idea. By situating fresh basil leaves, grape tomatoes and mozzarella cheese between a meat blend of your choosing, you have created an Italian ‘heart and soul’ if you will, for your burger. Perhaps a brie and caramelized filled patty is something you may prefer, you know, combining the gentle flavor of the soft brie with the sweet and robust onion taste bursting through it. French through and through. What about going with something a little more Mediterranean and using feta cheese, olives, garlic and spinach blending into cream cheese as your base? A curry based stuffing is also nothing to turn one’s nose up at. Turmeric, garam masala, coriander, even chutneys – all these can find themselves burrowed tastefully into the meat one way or another. Maybe you aren’t up for making something really ‘out-there’ and want to keep it simple. Plain cheddar stuffed burgers, with a little seasoning, really does take the food a step higher.

So one of the best burgers I have made, was filled with cheddar and cream cheese, mixed with green onion, bacon and fresh chopped, de-seeded jalapeno. I use a blend of 80/20 ground beef, the reason being it ensures a juicy burger. No, it isn’t light on the fat, so if you have medical problems which dictate you steer clear of animal fats, I highly recommend you follow the doctor’s advice on your dietary needs. The gooey, cheesy, spicy, exceptionally tasty end result of this cooking endeavor is housed in a bun, and furnished with crisp iceberg lettuce, slices of tomato, and drizzled with ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. This burger has registered so high on my flavor scale it’s almost off the charts.

It mightn’t be one of the most exotic or complex foods I’ve ever made but the flavor is phenomenal and outweighs what it lacks creatively or exotically.

Did you know one of the most expensive hamburgers you can buy is found at the Fleur de Lys in Las Vegas? It’s made with Kobe beef and topped with black truffles and foie gras, served with a bottle of 1990 Chateaux Petrus, attached to which is a price tag of $5,000. Did you know there is also

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a ‘Hamburger Hall of Fame’ located in Seymour, Wisconsin? This is one food which truly is a big deal in multitudinous ways!

So, with Fourth of July almost upon us, I encourage you all to light your barbecues, indulge in the liberty and freedoms so graciously afforded us, and make memories with your loved ones. I also encourage you to get imaginative with a fare I consider to be ‘quintessentially American.’ As such I will leave you with my stuffed cheddar bacon Jalapeno burger recipe. Have a wonderful Fourth of July and please email me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com. Send in any comments, information and recipes because as always, I’d love to hear from you so ‘Let’s Dish’!

Cheddar Bacon Jalapeno Stuffed Burgers 28 oz beef, (or turkey) ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 oz shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup cream cheese 1 or 2 fresh deseed jalapeno, chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 3 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled Preheat grill to a medium heat. Combine cheeses, garlic powder, salt, pepper, onion, jalapeno, and bacon crumbles. Mix meat in another bowl with your hands. Shape into 4 patties. Spoon as much or little of the mixture onto the patty, flattening the mixture itself. Top with another patty, pinch the edges closed and ensure a good seal so no leaks occur. Alternatively you could use a single patty and form it around the filling with the opening being completely blended and sealed. Brush the burger with olive oil, grill on medium heat until meat is cooked thoroughly. Serve however you please and enjoy! http://toriavey.com/history-kitchen/2013/08/a-briefhistory-of-hamburgers/ www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th www.news9.com/story/29893374/9-interestingfacts-about-burgers-for-national-burger-day To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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LESSONS Guitar lessons: Looking for guitar students who would like to learn how to play or upgrade their current playing skills. All genre taught, oneon-one instruction, beginners welcome. Call Scott, (360675-5470. Setup and consulta-

tion free with first session.

Lessons last 1-hr each.

LAWN AND GARDEN Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey. (360) 321-1624 (4) Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

CHILDREN'S CORNER MTH ( RailKing & Premium) trains. 20 engines, F3 sets, cars, some tracks. $300 for F3 and $350 for steamers.

Contact Douglass at (360) 279-0705 (1)

MISCELLANEOUS Wood stove: The Barth Stove, 30” x 30” x 27” deep.

Comes with stove pipe for single story, and built in water heater, $200. Oak Harbor (360) 544-2386 (1) Prism kite bag, very good condition, $60 cash only. (360) 632-6202 Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH preferred. Dimensions are:

5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in size. Photos available, $50.

Call (360) 678-1167

RECREATION 1993 Suzuki outboard. 25 horsepower, runs good. Gas tank and 2 cycle oil included, $500. Ask for Ken (360) 3204756 (0)

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Royal Canin Hepatic dog food:13-3/4 cases (24/14.5 oz cans per case). Retail $80 asking $40 obo per case; Denamarin Tablets; 2 packs (30 tablets) & 1 pack (20 tablets), Expires 1/19. Asking $20 per pack. Contact Pat at (360) 221-8992 (1) Looking to breed our male AKC yellow lab with other AKC lab for pick of the litter. Our Lab, Keta, is a great hunting and family dog. Call (360) 320-4756. Ask for Ken. (0)

FREE 1975 Theater Organ; Firewood rounds. Contact Douglass at (360) 279-0705 (1)

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By Kae Harris For twenty years Bayview Blinds has made a name in homes and businesses on Whidbey Island. As a locally owned and operated window covering business with a more than satisfied clientele of two decades, Bayview Blinds epitomizes customer service.

With full service, installation and repairs on window treatments, Bayview Blinds will impress you with their extensive stock, and take your breath away when any job is completed. Boasting a variety of materials with which they can bring inconspicuous extravagance to any establishment, the staff of Bayview Blinds ensures your abode will make a statement for years to come.

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Have uniquely shaped windows? That’s okay. There’s no job too big or too small for the staff of Bayview Blinds. From arches to skylights, and coupling privacy with light control they have a solution for even the most distinctly shaped windows. Options on coverings are seemingly endless here, from stationary to moveable and even remote controlled, nothing is out of reach when customer care is paramount.

Bayview Blinds employees have seen it all, which means their experience in the trade lays the ground work for a job well done each and every time. For the customer this is a win-win situation. Whether it’s treating your windows to a whole new look or rejuvenating ones you already have, Bayview Blinds has got your best interests at heart.

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