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NEWS “Flying Fish” in forest p. 14 www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED JUNE 10 - JUNE 16, 2021 “Curse of the Starving Class” blesses WICA stage By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly ingly funny. I think theatre’s purpose is to explore the mystery of human existence. Shepard’s works do just that through his At long last, live theater is back on Whidbey Island! creation of powerful, poetic realities.” “Curse of the Starving Class,” written by Sam Shepard, opens The play is the beginning of a series based on Shepard’s diffi- Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in cult relationship with his father, explained Duncan. Langley and runs through June 26. It is the first live stage pro- duction to open since the beginning of the pandemic and cast “This play is set in Shepard’s childhood home, a run-down and crew are thrilled to tread the boards once again. avocado farm right off Route 66 in Duarte, Calif.,” she said. “The family dynamics are rich and complicated; they love each “Oh wow, it feels amazing to be back in the rehearsal hall,” Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts other fiercely even while they fight through their struggles. said Deana Duncan, the play’s director and WICA’s artistic Jeff Natter plays Weston Tate, in the Sam Shepard play “Curse of the Starving Class,” There are deep metaphors of the father shedding his skin, the opening Friday at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. director. “We’ve missed this so much. I enter the space now son picking it up and becoming his father, a feisty daughter with awe and gratitude for what it can and will hold.” running headfirst into her future and a mom dreaming of and where the ending isn’t a resolution, but rather a new “Curse of the Starving Class,” though full of wit and humor, escape while trying to hold it all together.” beginning.” is a deep dive into playwright Shepard’s own difficult child- The complex relationships of which Shepard wrote are part of A truly unique aspect of this production is the addition of a hood and complicated family relationships. Originally slated what drew actors to this production. live, improvised score by local musician Troy Chapman. to be part of an Americana Festival WICA was planning for 2020, it was decided the play still fit, particularly after a “I was very excited to become part of the cast because of the “Troy is sharing his ‘Americana’ music for the first time and it difficult year. emotional depth of the work and the timeliness of the issues will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Duncan said. of broken dreams and resiliency,” said Jeff Natter, who plays “[It was originally] selected because it embodies the Great Even though the production will take place live, in front of a the family patriarch, Weston Tate. “The characters are so American West and the dreamers and poets of the cowboy studio audience, WICA Executive Director Verna Everitt said deep and complex. Every one of them is a great challenge for era,” Duncan said. “We lost all our in-person programming audiences will notice a few changes. an actor to undertake.” over the pandemic. A few pieces remained relevant and “Audiences will continue to see the care we’ve taken to make worthy of production, and ‘Curse’ was one of those. “I think this play is about a family struggling with life; strug- them feel confident about their return,” she said. “The staff gling in relationships with each other and with themselves,” “At its core, the play is a survival story,” she continued. has worked tirelessly since March 2020 to make changes not said Marta Mulholland, who is playing the role of Ella Tate. “Shepard writes from a place of isolation and ‘aloneness;’ an only designed to keep our community healthy, but also to aloneness and isolation we now understand more than ever. “Each member of the Tate family is longing for something. create an environment of comfort and intimacy. The social and cultural issues are emotionally and intellectually There is a need and desire to connect, but they’re so far from “Patrons that haven’t visited in recent months will also notice complex and the play’s language is deeply human and surpris- intimacy now they no longer know how to ask for or offer the great strides we’ve made in hospitality and the unique support to each other, even though there are still attempts. opportunities they’ll have to gather and reconnect with Lost dreams, lost intimacy, yet they are each still resilient in friends,” Everitt continued. “Two examples are the improve- their own way and I think this is a key theme. How we keep ments we’ve made to our interior bar and the recent launch going in the face of adversity, when we feel alone, when life of ‘Happy Hour Under the Tent.’ The happy hour happens doesn’t turn out to be what we thought it would.” every Friday and Saturday and offerings include an assortment “I’m hoping audiences will recognize and appreciate the of soft drinks, local wines and brews, signature cocktails, hurdles the Tate family faces in trying to live their lives in snacks, and fantastic local talent on our covered patio.” the midst of deep challenges,” Natter said. “The issues are Evening performances of “Curse of the Starving Class” begin timeless: coping with loss, alienation; trying to hold a family at 7:30 p.m. There is one matinee performance at 2 p.m. together that’s splintering at the seams. There’s also a surpris- Sunday, June 13. Tickets for evening performances are $45 ing amount of humor in the play.” for a premium seat (includes a complimentary beverage) or Duncan said the last year has left its mark on everyone, which $35 for a standard seat. Tickets for the matinee performance meant she wanted to find a new way to approach how she are $35 for a premium seat, $25 for a standard seat. Tickets brings this story to the stage. can be purchased online at wicaonline.org. “[The most difficult aspect of this production has been] “We are slowly coming out of the most challenging year in finding how to tell the story now, at this time,” she said. “We the center’s history. I would like to take this opportunity to are changed, the world is different, and I don’t want to direct thank our community for its steadfast support,” noted Everitt. Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts “Financial contributions by individuals and businesses have Wesley Tate (Ethan Berkley) and his mother Ella (Marta Mulholland) have very different the play in the way I might have a few years ago. I now hear ideas for the family’s future in “Curse of the Starving Class.” Live stage performances begin Shepard’s love of language and his poetry. I’m working hard Friday at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and run through June 26. to bring this production from a place of beauty and hope See CURSE continued on page 16 Whidbey Island Fair Whidbey Island July 15-18 FUN IN THE SUN IN 2021 Entertainment • Carnival • Country Fair • Petting Zoo 819 Camano Ave • Langley • Whidbeyislandfair.com

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North Whidbey Hearts & Hammers, a local started in the world of investing – and making nonprofit that brings together a community For tickets or more information, visit www. a few investments on their behalf. wicaonline.org of volunteers to help repair and rehabilitate homes of those who are physically or finan- Here are three possibilities: [Submitted by Jason Dittmer, Communications cially unable to do the work themselves. 529 plan – If you invest in a 529 education Director, WICA] A Birder’s Evolution More information can be found at missoakhar- savings plan, your earnings can grow federally tax-free, provided the money is used for qualified Digging 4 Dinner Presented by bor.com, by emailing missoakharbor@yahoo. educational expenses. (Withdrawals not used for Sound Water Stewards com, by calling River at 360-929-2097, or these expenses will generally incur taxes and by speaking with any board member: River Digging for Dinner classes are now open for penalties on investment earnings.) If you invest in Powers, Cheryl Grehan, Kristin Griffith, Kate registration at SoundWaterStewards.org/web/ your own state’s 529 plan, you might receive Hauter, Mollie Brodt, Maria McGee, Mara digging4dinner/. Classes are held at Double some state tax benefits, too, depending on how Powers, and Shelby Bassett. Bluff County Park, one of Whidbey Island’s your state’s tax laws apply to 529 plans. best clamming beaches. Learn how to dig [Submitted by River Powers] State-by-state tax treatment may vary, so you’ll clams, which clams are best for which recipes, Washington State Ferries Marks need to consult with your tax professional about how to harvest them safely and sustainably your situation. 70 Years of Service and regulations to assure safe and delicious Armistead is pointing New commemorative logo to be in- Provided you stay within certain limits, you clams for this summer and summers ahead. can also use a 529 plan to pay for qualified K-12 At some point every dedicated bird watcher stalled on ferries Fun for the whole family. expenses and registered apprenticeship reaches a place when he or she realizes bird- programs. And you can even use it to repay ing is not a passing fancy but is now a part of Donations are welcome and appreciated. A certain qualified student loans, within limits. one’s core being. Once this juncture has been donation of $10 or more per person helps reached, a person starts thinking about how to offset the cost of providing this fun and valu- A 529 plan can affect financial aid, but its get more out of the birding experience. Thurs- able class every summer. This year, you will pay effect is generally lower than that of other assets. And as the account owner, you have control of day, Whidbey Audubon Society hosts a virtual through SignUpGenius at the time you sign up your 529, so, if one child decides not to go to program, via Zoom, with George Armistead or simply give your cash donation or a check college or pursue further education, you can of Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adven- written to Sound Water Stewards to one of switch beneficiaries. tures, to address such questions as “Where do the instructors. Your support will help Sound we want to go? How do we want to dedicate Water Stewards educate future clammers, visi- • UGMA/UTMA account – When you establish a special type of custodial account our time? What areas do we wish to improve tors and residents alike about quality (deli- Six years after the end of World War II, the upon in our fieldcraft?” He’ll explore areas cious) shellfish in Island County, stewardship known as either UGMA (Uniform Gift to Minors State of Washington began operating the Act) or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors in which a birder can grow both in skill and of our precious natural beach resources and country’s largest ferry system. Last week, Act), you are providing financial resources that enjoyment, while also considering where one important things we can each do on the land Washington State Ferries marked seven can be used for education or another purpose that can make a real impact within the community to assure water quality for swimmable beaches decades with the unveiling of a commemora- benefits your child, such as summer programs. and in what can be known about birds. The and harvestable seafood. Thank you for your tive logo that will decorate all 21 vessels in the One potential benefit of an UGMA or UTMA program begins at 7:30pm after a brief meet- support. ferry fleet during the anniversary year. is that some of the earnings will be taxed at the ing at 7:00pm. The monthly programs are free A complimentary group shellfish license will In addition, many ferry customers received and open to all. Anyone not already a Whid- child’s rate, which is likely lower than your own. be provided by Sound Water Stewards for the commemorative stickers throughout the first bey Audubon Society member who would Plus, UGMA/UTMA accounts typically allow a class and all participants. If you plan to go week of June. “Since 1951, we’ve been proud wide range of investment choices. However, once like to attend, please go to the website (whid- clamming at times other than the class, you to serve Washingtonians and visitors by oper- children reach the age of majority (typically 18 or beyaudubonsociety.org) under Events to regis- can buy licenses at many retail establishments ating the state’s marine highway system,” said 21) they gain complete access to the money and ter. A Zoom link will be sent to all members or online at wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing. Patty Rubstello, head of WSF. “The pandemic can do whatever they want with it. and registered nonmembers. If you do not see has made celebrations a challenge, so we a Zoom invitation email by mid-day the day of Bring: shovel, bucket, boots, hat, sunscreen, • IRA – A child with any taxable compensa- wanted to make sure to take this special the program, please check your spam folder. drinking water. tion, such as money from an after-school job, is opportunity to thank our customers and front- eligible to fund an IRA. You may want to open Registration will close at 10:00am Thursday. Always check the WA Department of Health line employees.” one on your child’s behalf – and you can “sweet- Shellfish Safety Information map before you George Armistead is chief network officer at en” the offer by matching some of their contribu- Rockjumper Worldwide Birding Adventures, dig (www.doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety). A special anniversary video will also be shown on vessel screens throughout the year tions. You can’t directly invest in the IRA, but which operates tours to over 100 countries. When: June 13, 25, 27 and July 10, 23, 25 – you can give your child money for that purpose. (youtube/1QxtbYvInUo). George has guided trips to all seven conti- limited to 50 participants. Keep in mind, though, that the total amount nents and authored two books: Better Birding: WSF, a division of the Washington State Sound Water Stewards are trained volunteers contributed can’t exceed your child’s taxable Tips, Tools, and Concepts for the Field (2015, Department of Transportation, safely and effi- working in and around Island County for a compensation for the year. Princeton University Press), and The ABA Field ciently carries tens of millions of people a year healthy, sustainable Puget Sound environment An IRA is a great introduction to the world of Guide to the Birds of Pennsylvania (2016, Scott through some of the most majestic scenery in through education, citizen science, and stew- investing. For one thing, your child can make & Nix, Inc.). He has a master’s in environmen- the world. For breaking news and the latest ardship. Your generous gift will help Sound small contributions throughout the year, so tal studies from University of Pennsylvania information, follow WSF on Twitter and Face- Water Stewards’ continuing efforts to improve, investing in an IRA doesn’t seem burdensome. and is an associate at the Academy of Natural book. maintain and protect a thriving Puget Sound Also, since an IRA can be invested in different Sciences of Philadelphia. ecosystem. Sound Water Stewards stretches [Submitted by Hadley Rodero, WSDOT] types of securities, your child can learn about [Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audu- every dollar, thanks to the leveraging power of various investment vehicles – stocks, bonds, Sno-Isle Libraries Adapts as mutual funds and so on. Plus, you can point out bon Publicity Chair] its dedicated volunteers who, over the past State’s Pandemic Safety Rules that, with a traditional IRA, taxes won’t be due on 10 years, have volunteered an average of 20 Whidbey Island Center for the Ease the earnings until your child starts taking thousand hours annually. Arts Presents “Curse of the The coronavirus pandemic has brought a year withdrawals decades from now. (And with a Roth Starving Class” [Submitted by Tabitha Jacobs-Mangiafico, of transition to Sno-Isle Libraries and June will IRA, withdrawals are tax-free, provided certain Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) Whidbey Coordinator, Sound Water Stewards see more changes as public health rules are conditions are met.) presents Sam Shepard’s award-winning “Curse of Island County] expected to ease. On Father’s Day, you can show your apprecia- tion for whatever gifts you receive from your of the Starving Class” June 11-26. Accepting Applications for Miss Throughout the pandemic, Sno-Isle Libraries children. But by investing in their future, you can “Curse of the Starving Class,” a perfect Pioneer Way Pageant staff has been working on ways to bring more gain some longer-term contentment. balance of dark comedy and biting satire, is services to customers with contact-free delivery Applications for the 2021 Miss Pioneer Way This article was written by Edward Jones for use by about a family searching for security, escape, options, online programs and events, and the Pageant are now being accepted. The pageant your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. and the American Dream. will be held June 27 at Windjammer Park. To gradual reintroduction of in-building services. Edward Jones, Member SIPC. The Tate family is in crisis. Ella plots with a be eligible, contestants must be age 0-14 on In many cases, Sno-Isle Libraries librarians and smarmy real estate agent, while husband June 27, identify as female, and have traveled facilities staff had to rethink and re-imagine Jeery C. Pleet, ® ® Weston holes up at the local bar, and son along Pioneer Way in the last year. how to use the spaces inside each community CLU , ChFC Financial Advisor Wesley tries desperately to hold the house- Applications for the 2021 pageant are avail- library to provide adequate social distancing hold together. Meanwhile, 13-year-old Emma able online at missoakharbor.com and will be so customers could safely browse shelves, use 630 SE Midway Blvd. dreams of a life of crime, and the family’s lamb accepted until June 18. The pageant is limited public computers and printers, and ask staff Oak Harbor, WA 98277 takes the brunt of it all. for help. 360-679-2558 to the first 10 applicants in each age divi- je[email protected] “I read somewhere that, ‘wouldn’t it be sion (0-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14). Sno-Isle Libraries now offers in-building great if Sam Shepard’s plays were hope- Contestants will have an opportunity to learn services at 20 of its 23 community libraries and www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC lessly outdated, but they aren’t.’ ‘Curse‘... stage presence, show off their dance skills, it’s a work in progress. and get some public speaking experience. The is the perfect show for this time,” says direc- Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement May 13 that top two contestants in each age division will tor Deana Duncan. “Shepard created a poetic he expects to lift most pandemic restrictions be crowned Queen and Princess, and Queens reality from a deep aloneness; an aloneness by the end of June means more changes are in ages 5-14 will then get to ride on the float and isolation we now know more than ever. store for Sno-Isle Libraries customers. His messages are as relevant today as when he with the Miss Oak Harbor Royalty in the Oak wrote them. Maybe more so.” Harbor 4th of July parade. BITS & PIECES continued on page 8

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I have your choice or on the water ready to fish at been fishing the inner Puget Sound since least 1 1/2 hours before and after high or 1995 and I’ve never seen any even-year fish. low tide; this is when the fish are going to Of the five salmon species that return to our be traveling and are generally closest to the surrounding waters, most fish connoisseurs beaches and shorelines. Watch for jump- give pinks an average score of four out of ing pinks, this is valuable information; this five for eating and smoking; however, a tells us anglers which direction the fish are fresh caught saltwater pink on the barbe- traveling along the shore and is a tactical que with some lemon pepper and butter is advantage, it allows you to intercept the fantastic and if you have the ability to pres- salmon and gives you an opportunity to cast sure can these fish, they will provide many your lure out in front of the snappy, biting great salmon salad sandwiches or fresh fish. leafy green salads sprinkled with chunks of canned salmon. The pink salmon might Pink salmon love the color pink; if you have rank near the bottom of table-fare but I anything pink in your tackle box go with it give them a number one ranking for overall first – pink spoons, pink jigs, pink Kastmas- excitement, ease of catching and first-time ter’s, large pink Rooster Tails – anything young-angler hook-ups. pink that is heavy enough to cast 50 to Pink salmon are highly anticipated by 60 feet out into the water is going to get anglers during the odd years and this year bit. If you are a new salmon angler and it is estimated three million pinks will be are wondering what rod, reel, and lure to coming back to the Sound, and one-third buy? Here is a suggestion: Get a medium to of these fish will be heading for the Skagit medium-heavy 7- to 8.5-foot spinning rod; River. This means Whidbey Island anglers get a 3500 or 4000 series/size spinning reel; could be in for a very productive season fill the reel with 12- to 15-pound quality because the fish have to navigate around monofilament fishing line; and pick up four Whidbey to get to the river. Pink salmon or five pink “Buzz Bombs” in the 2.5-inch travel close to shore on many occasions, size. Because the state regulations restrict making them a shore fisherman’s dream. the use of treble hooks in the saltwater, be Pink salmon caught in the saltwater will sure to pick up a package of 2/0 size, J-style average around five pounds with the hooks to replace the factory trebles and also occasional six- to eight-pounder; the fish remember to crimp down the barb before OUR TEAM WEARS A DIFFERENT will be chrome bright and full of fight. A fishing, or there are barbless hooks now on pink salmon caught in the river system will the market. This basic combination of gear still be bright with firm flesh for the first will be all you need to get in on the summer KIND OF UNIFORM couple of weeks, after that their bodies will action. start to breakdown due to the fresh water, so choose what fish you keep wisely. If the When will they be here? We could see some and move to zero emission technologies. Serves as part of the salmon have started to turn a reddish-brown in the saltwater as early as the end of this with subtle green and pink vertical stripes, month, but generally we will start seeing these fish are almost past the eating stage good numbers by the third week in July. and it is better to let them spawn out and We will see the peak of the saltwater run in let their nutrient-rich bodies return to the islandtransit.org/employment. mid-August through mid-September; after river and help support their offspring. 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11:12 am, SR 20 got in her car and has left. Requesting fire Caller advising female half dressed was department respond. in roadway now walking back into where 11:13 am, Lisa St. trailers are, east side of highway. Requesting phone call to report another 2:04 pm, Saratoga Rd. neighborhood child exposed reporting Advising 100-plus tires dumped on beach; party’s son and other neighborhood chil- couldn’t give better location. When caller dren to anime porn; occurred yesterday. asked for name, she hung up. Name 11:44 am, NE 7th St. showing on caller ID. Advising someone just brought stray dog Island 911 7:56 pm, Crockett Lake Dr. into office. Reporting party is requesting Reporting party advising has been dealing response as soon as possible as dogs are Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! with property line issue; will be removing not allowed in location. Large older gold fence and putting it on their property lab with out of area tags, very friendly. line. Have been receiving lawyer letters to 1:14 pm, Fort Nugent Rd. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 10:37 am, West Beach Rd. move it by XX date. Are now threatening Two sheep and three lambs in roadway 3:31 pm, Peacock Ln. In crawl space under house, electrician to move it themselves on Fort Nugent just west of Boon Rd. Boyfriend befriended subjects on Tik Tok, found nest with baby seal in it. Seal is SATURDAY, MAY 1 Reporting party does not know where now subjects are extorting caller and boy- living. 5:20 pm, SR 20 they belong. friend. Boyfriend sent subject “dick” pic. 10:40 am, Deer Lake Rd. Reporting party saw gray Mazda sev- 1:51 pm, Dike Rd. 4:50 pm, Ducken Rd. Advising found gas can hidden in bushes, en-passenger car hit pedestrian walking Reporting party advising Honda with Reporting party advising friend is riding on shoulder just south of Deception Pass needles in trees and vandalism to gazebo. people have been sleeping in vehi- horse alone there; a man in white van/ bridge. Advising vehicle seemed to swerve Vandalism occurred several days ago. cle. Advising now subjects are getting towing a black van is acting suspicious to shoulder. 3:07 pm, Lato Dr. couches delivered. and she is scared. Asked reporting party 5:56 pm, Haines Rd. Reporting party states subjects are drilling TUESDAY, MAY 4 to stop by and be with her, when the man Reporting party states neighbor’s “noise holes through ceiling. Ongoing issue. 4:25 am, Windy Cove Ln. started walking to reporting party, report- machine” is back on and is requesting Reporting party keeps having to seal holes Reporting party states subject broke into ing party left and is on Ducken. deputy tell him to turn it off. Says it was that come through into her unit. Landlord reporting party’s residence. Reporting 7:22 pm, Big Harvs Ln. on last night, deputy responded but could is aware. party tackled and contained them. States Caller states her son who lives at location not tell what was making noise. 4:25 pm, Lalka Ln. no weapons on the subject. is being obnoxious and “has a bad atti- SUNDAY, MAY 2 Pigs loose again in reporting party’s yard. 7:06 am, NE Regatta Dr. tude;” no verbal or physical altercation. 2:23 pm, Zylstra Rd. Caller advising white male, long hair, 7:42 pm, Ravenscall Rd. 7:48 pm, Saratoga Rd. Caller advising teenage daughter is alone baggy pants, dark blue shirt with shop- Reporting party advising multiple vehicle Reporting pig in road. Need assistance to at location, said “man standing at front ping cart full of rocks on side of roadway. accident in driveway. Occurred two min- get out of road; stopping traffic. door with rifle.” Another caller regarding male pushing utes ago. Arguing heard in background. FRIDAY, APRIL 30 8:05 pm, Saratoga Rd. shopping cart full of rocks. 11:38 pm, SR 20 4:24 am, SR 525 Requesting call regarding container ships Reporting party advising of possible DUI. Reporting party advising loose horse on out off of Holmes Harbor. States engine 11:22 am, Monkey Hill Rd. White vehicle towing black van; going road. Walking in northbound lane. noise has been too loud for the last three Horse in roadway on Monkey Hill. over line. 7:39 am, SR 20 days and it’s 24/7 nonstop noise. 2:06 pm, Quail Walk Ln. THURSDAY, APRIL 29 Reporting party advising female on high- MONDAY, MAY 3 Requesting call. Advising lives on private 9:43 am, Lalka Ln. way is kneeling; seems to be in distress. 8:05 am, High St. road and neighbor has installed speed Advising two large pigs on property Additional caller advising of female half Heat “smells” weird inside house “maybe bump. Advising there is no HOA. attacking reporting party’s chickens. dressed, laying/vomiting in road. a heater blew up or?” Reporting party Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept. Meet Katy! Katy is our Nurse at Maple Ridge by Bonaventure, right nearby in Freeland. She’s been an integral part of the excellent care provided for our seniors on Whidbey Island for over six years.

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BITS ‘n’ PIECES continued from page 4 had an online garage and plant sale which brought reduced revenues, but was actually “We’re anticipating a significant lifting of more successful than anticipated. This strategy restrictions by June 30,” Sno-Isle Libraries continued the 41st annual sale tradition and District Manager Judy Sasges said. was a win for both the club and the commu- Until then, and as state and federal guidance nity. Walti said the club was very pleased to evolve, Sno-Isle Libraries continues to adapt its have been able to conduct the online sale, policies and procedures. while strictly adhering to all social distancing Sno-Isle Libraries is adjusting in-building occu- requirements. pancy numbers at each community library. Now that COVID restrictions are anticipated to The 30-minute time limit for customers brows- be lifted this summer, Lions will plan the event ing inside libraries was lifted June 2. to be held in August. The delay from the tradi- All public computers and laptops now have tional June time frame gives extra confidence a 60-minute session limit, with unlimited in a safe return to normal. Shoppers need to 30-minute time extensions as long as there are mark their calendars for the same bargains, no customers waiting. just different dates for an August sale frenzy. Laptops will be cleaned and sanitized between [Submitted by Deanna Rogers, Coupeville customer use, but no longer quarantined. Lions Club, PR Chair] Books and other physical materials will be National Park Service Awards cleaned as needed, but no longer quarantined 10-year Agricultural Lease for before being placed back into circulation. Crop Land in Ebey’s Landing And some community libraries will start carry- National Historical Reserve ing local newspapers again. Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve One thing that won’t change right away is the has selected Ebey Road Farm, Inc., for award IT’S TIME requirement for a face mask and for custom- of one agricultural lease within the Reserve. ers inside each community library to continue The lease continues a long history of farm- FOR SPRING promoting public health and safety. Sno-Isle ing in Whidbey Island. The NPS competitively CLEANING! Libraries staff anticipate mask rules are likely to awarded the lease under the terms described change and are exploring ways to accommo- in the Request for Proposals, which was date those future guidelines. released to the public Oct. 29, 2020. All Sno-Isle Libraries community libraries plan The National Park Service thanks members $ 95* Gutter Cleaning Special to continue to offer contact-free services, even of the public for their interest in the lease 119 after all pandemic restrictions are lifted. opportunity and the historical importance of continuing the farming tradition of the reserve. Specializing in: [Submitted by Kurt Batdorf, Communications Specialist, Sno-Isle Libraries] Questions regarding the leases should be Interior Remodel directed to David Louter, Chief, Cultural Fencing, Decks WhidbeyHealth to Conclude Resources Program, National Park Service, Inte- Vaccine Clinic Operations June 30 Sidewalk & Driveway Cleaning rior Regions 8, 9, 10 and 12 at David_Louter@ Due to the widespread availability of vaccine nps.gov. *Up to 100 linear feet, first floor only providers on the island and the sharp decrease About the National Park Service in demand at WhidbeyHealth for coronavi- More than 20,000 National Park Service rus vaccination appointments, WhidbeyHealth employees care for America’s 423 national Call Junior Scroggins will cease operating its public vaccine clinic General Contractor • 360-672-0275 parks and work with communities across the June 30. nation to help preserve local history and create LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED • LIC. #TOPTITH827OD WhidbeyHealth is proud its team of staff and close-to-home recreational opportunities. volunteers came together as the first public Learn more at www.nps.gov, and on Face- vaccination provider on Whidbey Island. book, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. As of today, WhidbeyHealth has delivered over [Submitted by Jordan Belcher, Education LOCAL SPORTS ARE BACK! 77,000 injections at no cost to the patient or Outreach Coordinator, Trust Board of Ebey’s their insurance carriers. It chose to do this as Landing NHR] an important step in fighting for the lives of Whidbey Community Chorus Broadcasting our community. Receives Funding from ArtsWA Oak Harbor High This effort could not have been accomplished and National Endowment for the without the support of many volunteer provid- Arts School and ers who generously assisted in giving injec- tions, staffing the reception desk, escorting In the midst of rehearsals for its annual Skagit Valley patients through the process, operating the concerts in the spring of 2020, the Whid- waiting area, and helping with the tremendous bey Community Chorus was forced to make College Athletic paperwork burden. From everyone at Whid- the decision most arts organizations had to beyHealth: Thank you! face – to cancel its popular free concerts due Competitions to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, the WhidbeyHealth also recognizes the enormous chorus hoped to regroup for its annual Decem- organizing support from Island County Public ber Christmas concerts, but those too had to Pre-game show 15 minutes prior to all start times. Health, Island County Emergency Manage- be canceled. For a small community arts orga- ment, the Fire Service, and many other part- nization that relies on donations given at the ners. free concerts to pay its expenses, the loss of The collaboration throughout this pandemic a whole year of programming could have MON 6/14 – has proven we are truly #WhidbeyStrong. been devastating. Recognizing the need, the OHHS Boys’ Basketball vs Mt. Baker, WhidbeyHealth would like to express its deep- Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) est gratitude to all its staff, providers, volun- provided a grant with funds from both the 7:15pm teers, and community members who came state and from the National Endowment for together to make our community safer. the Arts to help pay expenses to allow the Whidbey Community Chorus to continue. THUR 6/17 – Although we have made significant strides in the fight against the pandemic, it is not behind The Whidbey Community Chorus typically OHHS Boys’ Basketball vs Burlington-Edison, us yet. WhidbeyHealth encourages everyone presents four free concerts in Oak Harbor— 7:15pm to mask up where required, maintain distance, two in the spring and two in December. The practice hand hygiene, and most important: 90-member chorus is comprised of people of get vaccinated. all ages who share a love of singing, from high FRI 6/18 – school students to senior citizens. The songs [Submitted by Conor O’Brien Marketing are accompanied by a variety of local musi- Manager, WhidbeyHealth] OHHS Girls’ Basketball vs Mt. Vernon, cians, including piano, flute, violin, drums, and 7:15pm 42nd Annual Coupeville Lions specialty instruments such as banjo. An audi- Club Garage Sale ence of 350 – 400 community members enjoys ***-Audio only on SSN The Coupeville Lions Club plans to hold its the free concert each performance. Commu- annual Garage Sale in August for a welcome nity Chorus Director Darren McCoy is also the “DualCast” - OHHS Home events on YouTube – change. Lions President Rick Walti said the choral director at Oak Harbor High School. club plans to move forward Aug. 21 and 22, In accordance with recent changes in COVID- “OHHS Wildcat Media” assuming the state’s COVID restrictions are 19 restrictions, the Whidbey Community removed by then. The event would be held at Chorus is currently making plans to once again Coupeville Elementary School as in the past. safely provide choral music in time for the holi- It’s been two years since the last in-person sale days this December. www.soundsportsnet.com and it has been sorely missed. In 2020, the [Submitted by Gaye Litka, Whidbey Commu- club adjusted to the pandemic restrictions and nity Chorus]

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THANK YOU FOR READING WHIDBEY WEEKLY | REDUCE ➡ REUSE ➡ RECYCLE www.whidbeyweekly.com Whidbey Weekly JUNE 10 - JUNE 16, 2021 13 LOCALLY OWNED LOCALLY OPERATED Join us for a series of day hikes to log Life your Relay laps! Walk 3 • June 19 • 11am • Little Cranberry Lake in Anacortes 2.5 miles round trip Tr i b u t e s www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/little-cranberry-lake-and-trail-100-loop Walk 4 • July 17 • 11am • Fort Casey State Park in Coupeville PORTER NEWELL BALDRIDGE Multiple trails, tour the lighthouse, beach access. Discover Pass or paid parking. www.parks.state.wa.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Fort-Casey-State-Park-95 Porter Newell Baldridge died May 27, 2021, and we assume he is rather ticked off about it. Walk 5 • August 21 • 11am He was born to Porter, Jr., and Bernice Baldridge in 1943. They enjoyed Deception Pass State Park at the North end being parents so much they had two more children, Randy and Candy. 2.4 mile trail at Rosario Beach Trail o of Bowman Bay Road While growing up in Wisconsin’s northwoods, Porter amused himself annoying his Discover Pass or buy a day pass. www.parks.state.wa.us/497/Deception-Pass mother by taking things apart and putting them back together to see how they LOG YOUR MILES AND EARN LAP BEADS. worked; learning how to be a good marksman hunting wild animals for the fami- Please observe all location COVID guidelines and keep each other safe! ly’s supper; and rampaging through the woods and having acorn fights with his brother and cousins. Porter attended Spooner High School, where he caused mayhem on football fields RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISING EVENT and other events while being the school photographer. In 1961, the principal handed him a diploma and sent SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • BLUE FOX DRIVE IN him on his merry way. Port joined the Navy in 1962. While stationed in Virginia, the daring young man went on a blind date and met Diane Belmont. They tied the knot Dec. 31, 1963, and were soon blessed with a darling red-headed little girl RELAY FOR LIFE Would you like to be named Vicki Leigh, whom Porter enjoyed teaching how to take carburetors apart and how to cause mischief NORTH PUGET SOUND while learning about life. a part of the 2021 With lonely and long days of Porter being on Navy watches, he and Diane grew apart and divorced in 1968. Porter picked himself up, dusted himself off, and started on a new adventure as an Electronics Mechanic on Relay for Life on aerial target drones in the Civil Service at Point Mugu. Throughout advancements in the Civil Service, he contin- Whidbey Island? ued to enjoy blowing things up with missiles and other fancy stuff. Porter met Pat, the love of his life, (ironically) at a New Year’s Eve party in 1968. They had so much fun together, Attend our ZOOM they decided to get married July 18, 1970. Porter’s work took them to tropical and exciting places like Kauai, Meetings, email us, Hawaii, where Porter explored his theatrical side in the local theater group. This is also where their son, Matthew, was born. Their next move was to NAS Miramar in California, where son Andrew made his appear- go to our website or ance. While Pat ran an in-home daycare there, Porter would let little boys (that were not supposed to get dirty) follow us on facebook play in the garage. Their next move was to NAS Cubi Point, Subic Bay, Philippines, for five years where, fittingly, Porter and the family, left slightly before fireworks started with the ouster of Ferdinand Marcos. Porter’s last for more information! billet was in beautiful Oak Harbor, Wash., where Porter decided to retire from the Civil Service in 1996. [email protected] • www.facebook.com/whidbeyrelay • RelayForLife.org/whidbeyislandwa Retirement didn’t slow Porter down. He projected himself into other careers. Team Corporation is where he worked in a “vibrator factory.” At Pantec Mini Storage, he wrangled rental trucks and found hidden treasures in abandoned storage units. The job he found the most enjoyment out of was working with Boy Scouts. He was the Scoutmaster of Troop 98 in Oak Harbor for 15 years, where he helped 24 young men (including both Matt and Andy) attain the rank of Eagle Scout. He operated the rifle range at the Boy Scout Camp Black Mountain in Maple Falls and Camp m’s Prayer Corn Fire Mountain in Mount Vernon. “Colonel Rimfire,” as he was known, ran a tight ship at the range, helping Pa er hundreds of scouts earn their rifle and/or shotgun shooting badges. One of Matt’s favorite memories of Scout Camp is when Porter arranged a pizza delivery to the camp via a Navy SAR helicopter. In honor of my late mother-in-law, Porter was always fascinated with anything that boomed, banged, or sparked. His favorite hobby was Pamela Kaye Young, this column is a place gunsmithing. He spent many hours helping friends and acquaintances learn about their “boom sticks,” as well where believers can share their prayer requests for others to help lift as repairing guns and finding unusual firearms along the way. them up in faith. The prayers can be for you, a family member, or anything weighing on your In 1999 Port and Pat took a cruise to the Mexican Riviera. During this adventure, they discovered a love of soul. Email [email protected] or call 360-682-2341 to share your prayer requests. cruising and took several cruises to Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, and Alaska. While on the ships, Porter, A Graduate’s Future! being the old sea dog he was, would be mesmerized for hours by the waves while sitting at the stern of the cruise ship. “If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” ~Booker T. Washington, 1856 Always a mechanic, Porter loved cars. In the 1960s he rampaged around southern California in a customized 1956 104 Austin Healey with a small block Ford motor. He helped Matt keep an old VW Beatle running, and In this season of graduations, we remember the sacred passages our lives make from enjoyed turning wrenches with Andy, and seeing how fast his shiny red Dodge Stealth could go. one chapter to the next. We acknowledge with gratitude the journeys our families For about 30 years, Porter was active with both the Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island Lions clubs. For several and friends have taken and commend them unto God’s best for their lives and years, he was the grinch who managed the Lions’ Christmas tree lot. He helped the Lions with projects such as futures. cleaning up local parks, putting up flags around town and selling poppies and tulips. Gracious and merciful Father, it is our prayer as graduates go forth into a “bigger” Port’s 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren were the apples of their proud Papa’s eyes. Porter would and at times “scary” world of adulthood and responsibility, that they will do so with never bat an eye at playing tea party with Sylvia or going shopping with Kari. He loved blowing up things at the our help and blessings, and with the strength and support that your Spirit brings to shooting range with Paul, Simon, and Darcy. He had good grandpa talks with Brendan and Callum, and loved those who seek you. taking Justin, Colette, Calista, Lachlan, and Leiden to Fort Nugent Park. May they find their sweet spots of success in their chosen fields of vocation. May Porter left us May 27, 2021, after a brief illness. Even in death, Porter is up for an adventure. His ashes will be they come to know that the very best version of their lives is when they discover scattered along the Salish Sea (aka Puget Sound), where the orcas and sea lions swim and play. If you would their life purpose is to bless and serve others. Our lives are a gift to be lived for the like to honor this memorable soul, remembrances may be made to the Mount Baker Council of the Boy Scouts benefit of others. Teach them this truth. of America, 1715 100th Place S.E., Suite B, Everett, WA 98208. Grant our graduates hope for the future. May they believe the best is yet to come. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin-Stucky Funeral Home, Oak harbor. Please visit Port’s page in our Book of Even though their days will not be easy and care free, place people and circum- Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences. stances in their lives that will shape their character, strengthen their stamina, solidify their resolve and tenderize their hearts towards justice and mercy for all. Remind Joseph Norbert Stroyan, Jr. them, loving Lord, that it matters not where they go in life – but only who they become along the way! Secure their path and guide their journeys. February 9, 1937 – June 2, 2021 In Jesus name we ask, Amen! Please see full obituary at www.wallinfuneralhome.com Pastor David Parker First United Methodist Church “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. ” Life Tributes can now be found Proverbs 16:3 online at www.whidbeyweekly.com

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I took on stone carving, clay, painting, “Flying Fish,” created by Amsterdam artist large scale public space sculptures. She has drawing, printmaking, jewelry, welding, film, Daniella Rubinovitz. created a 27-foot wide metal sculpture…sus- photography. I just did it all and loved to Now, as people explore the paths at the pended entirely up in the air between large combine the disciplines.” trees.” forest – which is home to dozens of sculp- Her professional journey has been a fasci- tures from artists on the island, around the To discover Rubinovitz’s inspiration for the nating path – first moving in the direction region, across the country and now on the sculpture, Whidbey Weekly had scheduled of industrial design, then moving into art other side of the world – they can’t help to “meet” the artist virtually, however, therapy. Now she has come full circle and but notice the newest addition, which is technical difficulties forced us to do an email has merged her two passions, creating art for suspended in the trees, its shiny metal sur- “interview.” She said she “doesn’t know life public spaces where people can connect and face catching light and shadow, making the without art,” having grown up in a creative discover. “Flying Fish” appear to fly through the old household. “I love interactive art,” she said. “Art that growth forest. “Growing up my mother was a fashion gets people to connect, touch, be it indoors “It is pretty exciting,” said Scott Price, designer, and my father enjoyed painting or outdoors. Having art outdoors is exciting, Photo Courtesy of Daniella Rubinovitz it is accessible for the public to interact. It is Amsterdam artist Daniella Rubinovitz first sketched a full sized available for all walks of life. I love the feeling version of her sculpture “Flying Fish” before photographing it of nature that is awakened outdoors.” and transferring her design to the computer, where it could then Connection has been hard to come by for be cut out in sections and shipped to the Price Sculpture Forest in everyone over the past 16 months. But Coupeville. technology has made the world smaller in many ways and connections have happened and future. The forms intuitively took on – such as the connection Scott Price was able indigenous shapes as I was sketching them to make with Rubinovitz over Instagram. out. There is a connection between these One thing, as they say, led to another. In this times. There is a connection between genera- case, it led to a 27-foot-long metal sculpture tions. Together they form one large, fish-like of a school of fish, created in Amsterdam, form, made up of many fish and the negative the Netherlands, fabricated in Washington space. They play optical illusions. state and installed in Coupeville. “Having this full size sketch made all the “Scott Price and I connected on Instagram,” difference. I would have lost contact and it Rubinovitz said. “I received a note…[inviting] would have simply been too abstract had it me to participate. I was intrigued. As we gone directly into the computer. I could see communicated through email, we saw that exactly what it would look like suspended we had some commonalities, Tufts, Burning between the trees. I saw the scale,” she Man, nature and art. continued. “In this sense I kept confidence and control over the piece. I also kept the “I was inspired by the coniferous trees. connection with the actual piece now in the Their vertical dimensions inspire a mystery forest. This feels like a portal in a way, know- Photo Courtesy of Scott Price in me,” she shared. “Though I had other ing the seed of inspiration is right here and The Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville is now home to its first sculpture by an international artist. “Flying Fish,” created by Daniella art in my portfolio that might have suited, connected with the hanging fruit, so to say.” Rubinovitz of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, was installed just before Memorial Day and is suspended among the trees. I was inspired to create something specific that would be suspended between trees. When her charcoal sketch was completed, Suspending a sculpture between these trees Rubinovitz said she stood on a ladder and totally excited me! Something that plays in took pictures in sections, which she then this magical space. pieced together on the computer. The most difficult part of the process, she said, was “’Flying Fish’ came to life. It represented trying to communicate with a nine-hour time Now Showing! an abstract school of fish that would be difference as the pieces were being fabri- suspended. As I worked on this project, I cated in the U.S. Eventually, the six panels understood more about why it was so dear were shipped to Coupeville on a flatbed Thursday, June 10, Friday, June 11 to my heart,” Rubinovitz explained. “The truck. metaphor became visible and it has been and Sunday, June 13 an inspirational project for me to work on. Installation of this piece was anything but Needless to say, that this was created under normal. Due to COVID travel restrictions, lockdown conditions of COVID. The remote Rubinovitz was not able to be there when PETER RABBIT 2: working seemed quite normal.” the sculpture was installed just before Memorial Day. Rubinovitz created a full-size drawing of THE RUNAWAY PG “Flying Fish” at her studio, where it still “During installation, Daniella was able to hangs. check in with us while we video called on our phones from nine time zones away,” “To create this drawing I was able to walk Price described. “My father, Ken Price, and HERE TODAY PG-13 over it and literally shape the forms with my park neighbor/friend, Bob Davenport, co-led hands and feet,” she described. “I also used the entire process with me. On the main Saturday, June 12 a long stick and had charcoal on the other construction day, we had eight more people end. I danced into the forms as the motions also onsite to help move, lift, and position created shapes. In the forms themselves ‘Flying Fish’ into place. There was a combina- there is also a glimpse of the past, present tion of extensive advance planning plus real Florida Georgia Line time development of solutions until we got everything right.” First show sold out. Tickets still available for second show! Rubinovitz said she was glad to rely on Price’s team to oversee the important details of assembly and installation. “It would have been desirable to be there in person to actually help install it, though the volunteers were experts at climbing those YOUR LOCAL MOVIE THEATER incredible trees,” she said. “I’m quite pleased Showtimes for the week of with the results, I am so much looking June 11, 2021 forward to seeing pictures of it as visitors take selfies and such with it. 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PAID OPINION

5 Verses 170 By Joseph C. Coomer (phone 360-929-2397)

The proposal is described as a paradigm shift as the Forest Service (FS) would change from a ground operation with a 100 or more firefighters assisted from the air by a few S-2T aircraft to an almost exclusive air operation having enough C-5 tankers available and ready, so when the alarm sounds, enough of them can be dispatched to be able to extinguish the fire in a single pass. Integral to this change is to add the responsibility of all air operations to the U.S. Air Force. This is the most logical, practical and economical decision that can be made.

One may believe that the FS uses the most modern equipment and methods that man can provide. It is a shock to learn that they are basically using the same equipment and methods that were used a century ago with little change. Like then, they still use lots of manpower. Granted the ax has been replaced with the chain saw and the trucks and equipment are now diesel powered.

They have added a few aircraft but both their payloads and numbers are small and have almost nil impact on any fire.

Recognize and accept the fact that then and now efforts to extinguish a significant fire was and is an exercise in futility as containment then and now is hopeless.

The missing ingredient is airpower. For all practical purposes, it does not exist in the FS today.

This is where the numbers 5 and 170 paint a clear picture that there is much is amiss in the FS. Assume there is a major effort to get to the fire ASAP before it exceeds 10-acres. To soak that area with ¾ of an inch of water will require 203,657 gallons. To transport that much water will require 5.09 loads with the C-5 and with the S-2T, they will need 169.7 loads, a gross impracti- cality. (A single C-5 has an estimated payload of 40,000 gallons which is more than their entire fleet of 22 S-2Ts that carry 1,200 gallons and 12 UH-IH choppers that carry 320 gallons for a total 30,240 gallons. This writer describes their fleet as “urinating aircraft for obvious reasons.)

It is because the FS is so blind to the fact that they are still using the same methods of the past and being totally ignorant of real air power, they must be judged “incompetent.”

With this background, shouldn’t all support the proposal where almost all fires are extinguished in a single pass? If all fires can be extinguished in their infancy, then there will be no more “major” forest fires. With all the effort now from the air, that army of firefighters will find their services no longer needed, and most can be discharged. With their manpower requirements drastically reduced will transform CAL FIRE from the world’s largest fire department, to one of the smaller ones.

Donations appreciated and can be mailed to Joe Coomer, 2920 N. Heller Rd. MH E, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of this newspaper.

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There are hundreds of other prizes as well, such as game systems, tickets to sport- ing events, airline tickets, gift cards and higher education “As the state’s principal agency on conducting lottery tuition and expense assistance. drawings, we are honored to be able to play even a small Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts The incentives, while hopefully spurring on those who are role in administering a promotion that helps ensure that our Emma Tate (Molly Quade) yells at Taylor (Lars Larson), a real estate agent who is helping unvaccinated to get their shot(s), are not just for new vacci- state’s residents are healthy and protected as we continue to her mother try to sell the family farm in “Curse of the Starving Class.” The play starts nations. Anyone vaccinated in Washington is automatically move towards ending the pandemic,” said Marcus Glasper, Friday at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley. entered into the drawings by the State Department of Health director of the Washington State Lottery. (although it does not include some federally-administered also allowed us to honor our commitment to accessibility and vaccinations). Drawings began Tuesday and will continue for Island County’s statistics on the number of people vaccinated affordability. We’re offering two, ‘Pay What You Will’ perfor- the next four weeks. Entry into the drawings is automatic. basically mirrors that of the state – about 63 percent. There mances of ‘Curse of the Starving Class’ (June 10 and 17) and are multiple business locations providing vaccines through- hope our neighbors that have crossed ‘art and entertainment’ As of last week, about 63 percent of those residents 16 and off this year’s budget will join us. When current occupancy out the county. Those interested in scheduling a vaccination older have initiated their COVID-19 vaccination. The intent is restrictions are lifted, we’ll be able to increase our seating appointment can go to islandcountywa.gov and follow links to hit the 70 percent vaccination mark, which Inslee said will capacity and to offer even more opportunities to engage in save lives and move the state forward in its reopening plan. to each of the 12 listed providers to schedule their shot. In the arts.” addition, Island County Public Health has several upcoming “These generous programs will encourage more Washingto- For now, all those interested are encouraged to check out mobile vaccination locations scheduled. These mobile clinics nians to take this life-saving vaccine,” Inslee said during the one of the region’s first in-person theatrical productions since are open to the public with no charge and no appointment press conference. “I hope people will see this as an oppor- March 2020, and WICA’s 101st show. tunity to reopen even sooner than June 30th if we can stay necessary: “I forgot how much I love this process and being part of a motivated, stay informed and get more people vaccinated Saturday: Langley Street Fair, Langley – 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. faster throughout the month of June.” creative group delving into a huge story and bringing it to Sunday: Bayview Farmers Market – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. life,” Duncan said. “Theater is an amazing art form that really The state is set to reopen fully on June 30 or when 70 per- only lives on in memory and it’s so precious to walk in these cent of the population has initiated or completed vaccina- July 4: Independence Day Celebration at Windjammer Park, characters’ footsteps. I can’t wait to share this play with an tion, whichever comes first. Oak Harbor – 1 to 6 p.m. audience.” “Our state has made tremendous progress, with well over July 15-18: Island County Fair, Langley – Potentially 12 to 7 “I’m loving discovering more and more about the play and my half of our population 16 and older fully vaccinated, but p.m. each day, still to be determined character with each rehearsal, diving into the depths of this there are still far too many people who have not started play by bringing it to life,” said Mulholland. “Theater helps vaccination,” said Dr. Umair Shah, Washington Secretary of The Island County mobile vaccination team will give COVID- me make sense of life.” Health. “We hope this effort encourages people to get their 19 vaccinations at any facility/location where groups of five “Sam Shepard is one of our greatest American playwrights,” vaccine to protect themselves and their communities as we or more people will be vaccinated. There is no cost for this Natter said. “I think his work isn’t done nearly enough, mostly push toward reopening at the end of this month.” service. The team can also create a pop-up vaccination clinic because of the emotional challenges it places on the actors. As stated, Washington Lottery will handle the prize draw- at most locations where vaccines can be administered with I’m so glad WICA has risen to the challenge in such a strong ings. DOH will provide names of those vaccinated from its no appointment necessary. Pop-up clinics are free and open way. I think audiences are eager to come back to live theater, database to the lottery. The only action necessary to be to the public. Those interested can contact Liz Smith by email to hear great stories being told, and to share the commonality entered into the drawings is to be vaccinated. at [email protected] or by calling 360-320-5000. that brings us all together.”

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from the first moment. Scott’s positivity was at the right time. They catch the fish swim encouraging. I feel that over the last two by. There is no coincidence. years specifically, we are able to do much “I hope they get a sense of evolution, a more remotely. Globally, this pandemic has moment where fins transform to wings and also empowered and moved the technology see that the forest changes from underwa- to allow this. This is exciting in what possibili- ter to above water,” Rubinovitz continued. ties open up around it.” “This on its own plays with the metaphors She hopes “Flying Fish” will inspire and of conscious and subconscious worlds. It’s a speak volumes to those who see it in its new moment to reflect on what is real. “ forest home. Price Sculpture Forest is open daily from “I want people to feel invited to imagine and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until dark, whichever experience what it’s like to walk through comes first. It is located at 678 Parker Road, this underwater world without additional in Coupeville. There is no charge to enter, breathing devices,” she said “I hope people but donations are gladly accepted. Find more will experience this specific moment of time information at sculptureforest.org. To learn as the school of fish swim/fly by. I hope they more about Rubinovitz and her art, visit get the sense they are here at the right place, daniellarubinovitz.com.

Photo Courtesy of Scott Price Photo Courtesy of Scott Price Scott Price, founder and creator of Price Sculpture Forest in Coupeville, holds a photo of Amsterdam artist Daniella Rubinovitz as he stands Several volunteers carry the assembled “Flying Fish” sculpture down the trail at the Price Sculpture Forest on the day the piece was under her newly installed sculpture, “Flying Fish.” Rubinovitz was unable to travel to Whidbey Island for the installation due to COVID suspended among the trees. travel restrictions.

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What new ways of doing things, from your experience of this past year, will you continue to do?

Sid Olson Langley, Useless Bay To be honest, the only real changes I made this past year were social distancing, wearing a mask and staying home a lot more. Now that more of us are getting vaccinated, I look forward to a time when I no longer have to do any of those things. It will be nice to see live music and family and friends again.

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