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So, this week I asked the know-it-alls, Alexa, ON TRACK Google and Bing, a few questions. Think of it With Jim Freeman as an internet pop quiz. While at the post The questions: office drop box 1. Who invented the Petri dish? today, a friend stopped by to tell 2. Why is a nap called a nap? me his pandem- 3. How long should one nap? ic-postponed knee replacement surgery 4. Do horses like saddles? was scheduled for 5. Why is Bing named Bing? next month. 6. Was Al Capone a good student? “I asked the doctor what caused knee The answers: replacements.” 1. The Petri dish is named after German The doc’s answer, “Birthdays.” bacteriologist Julius Richard Petri. Petri worked as a military physician for the Adolescent humor German army and was assigned to a Our five-year young granddaughter Malia laboratory in Berlin’s Imperial Health remarked last week that I had spider webs in Office in 1887. my nose. So much for being taller than she is. 2. Nap is from the Middle English word Our almost three-year young granddaughter nappen or “have a short sleep,” from was watching me do my stretching exercises. Old English hnappian(Mercian hneap- “What are you doing?” she asked with a look pian) “to doze, slumber, sleep lightly,” of youthful concern. a word of unknown origin, apparently related to Old High German hnaffezan, PHONE: 360-682-2341 FAX: 360-675-2162 Looking up from my high hurdle stretch, I responded, “I’m trying to touch my nose to German dialectal nafzen, Norwegian TABLE OF CONTENTS my knee. It is hard to do.” napp. In Middle English also “be sleepy, be inattentive or careless.” Whidbey Weekly Without missing a beat, Ariana quipped, “It is LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED not that hard.” 3. Keep naps short. Aim to nap for only 10 to 20 minutes. The longer you nap, She then proceeded to lean over to touch my the more likely you are to feel groggy 1131 SE ELY STREET | PO BOX 1098 | OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON 98277 knee with her nose. afterward. However, young adults might Contributing Writers be able to tolerate longer naps. Publisher...... Eric Marshall No mask needed Alec Brown Editor...... Kathy Reed Jim Freeman To celebrate my birthday next month, 4. Saddles aren’t bad for horses but Marketing Representatives...... Glenda Cantrell, Noah Marshall Wesley Hallock Grandma treated me to dinner at Blue 32, a actually benefit horses by dispersing Melanie Hammons local Gilbert, Ariz., restaurant with enough Graphic Design...... Teresa Besaw Kae Harris the riders’ weight. Saddles are nec- Tracy Loescher televisions to satisfy any sports fan. essary because without a saddle, the Production Manager...... TJ Pierzchala Kathy Reed rider doesn’t have a firm seat, and even Circulation Manager...... Noah Marshall Carey Ross We were both masked up. Upon entering, we Kacie Jo Voeller noticed we were the only maskers. Kinda like a 16-year-old could feel three times heavier than her weight without a Volume 13, Issue 21 | © MMXXI Whidbey Weekly showing up at a nude beach with clothes on. PUBLISHED and distributed every week. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of the publisher. The Whidbey Weekly saddle. cannot be held responsible for the quality of goods or services supplied by advertisers in this publication. Articles, unless otherwise stated, are by contribution This being my first time going indoors at an and therefore the Whidbey Weekly is not in a position to validate any comments, recommendations or suggestions made in these articles. Submitted eatery in 15 months, I was a tad reluctant to 5. Microsoft’s Bing was reportedly code- editorial is NOT guaranteed to be published. sit near any table of parents and kids. Families named Kumo. Several Twitter users DEADLINES: The Whidbey Weekly is a submission based editorial with contributing writers. Please feel free to submit any information (please limit to 200 suggested an acronym based on those words) that you would like to share with the Whidbey Weekly. You may submit by email to [email protected], by fax to (360)682-2344 or by postal were abundant. mail to PO Box 1098, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Submitted editorial is NOT guaranteed to be published. Deadline for all submissions is one week prior four letters. The people’s choice: But It’s Grandma and I found a socially distanced to issue date. For more information, please visit www.whidbeyweekly.com. table. Our unmasked waiter immediately Not Google. came over to ask for our drink order. 6. Al Capone was known to be a good “A Bud draft for Grandma and a root beer for student, but he had trouble following me. By the way, what does Blue 32 mean?” the rules. His school life ended early, at the age of 14, because he was expelled “I don’t know. I have only been here three from school for hitting his teacher in the weeks.” Coupeville face. He played semi-professional ball Waiter Nick, who looked to be in his early from 1916 –1918, where he met a guy 20s, suggested the Monte Cristo and the who was a gangster who later became blackened chicken chicken, a transparent his mentor. Lions Club name for a chicken fried steak. Oath of Office It was so incredible to sit inside a huge restaurant without a mask, we thought we An individual, except the president, elected were doing something wrong. I kept looking or appointed to an office of honor or profit Plant Sale for Mr. Kaufman, our high school princi- in the civil service or uniformed services, shall pal. Maybe I was eating mask-less in a time take the following oath: tunnel? I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will Potential violations were not a concern for support and defend the Constitution of the anyone but me. Nothing quite like mask-free United States against all enemies, foreign anxiety while having a birthday dinner. and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take the obliga- “Would you like another root beer?” asked Nick. tion freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and “I better not. I’m driving. Maybe you can get faithfully discharge the duties of the office on Grandma another Bud draft. This is her first which I am about to enter. So help me God. night off in four years.” May 31-June 30 Hey Mom, am I talking politics? As it turned out, the food was incredible, as was the evening. Fortunately, the baseball Missing mousetrap game on one of the many 65-inch televisions If I were Erle Stanley Gardner, my next book Perennials, shrubs, was not the Mariners. would be The Case of the Missing Mousetrap. Mom knows In a 93-year-old caboose, one often needs Back in Ohio during the 50s, Mom taught mousetraps. trees, natives, herbs, me a lot between my bike rides. One of her I catch most mice under the kitchen sink, so I most memorable monologues concerned the have set two traps there. impropriety of discussing politics and religion fruits, ground covers, with anyone. A few days ago, I checked for new arrivals. In light of her admonition, I offer the follow- Success! Yet, the companion catcher loaded ing information from pages 27, 28, and 29 of with Skippy Natural Creamy peanut butter was missing. I searched low but not high to grasses, houseplants. the 2021 Whidbey Almanac. find no trap. Oak Harbor has 36 places of worship. Coupe- ville has seven churches. Greenbank has one. Where had it gone? How did it get moved? Freeland worshipers have five choices. Lang- Who was the mover? ley totals eight churches. Clinton has two. Online only My curiosity stopped there. My point? Greenbank is the safest place to Do I really want to know? Maybe one of the not talk religion. caboose ghosts was out of peanut butter. Learned this week To read past columns of On Track in the www.coupevillelions.org Often I am told I ask too many questions. Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at How else can one get answers? www.whidbeyweekly.com.

THANK YOU FOR READING WHIDBEY WEEKLY | REDUCE ➡ REUSE ➡ RECYCLE 4 www.whidbeyweekly.com MAY 27 - JUNE 2, 2021 Whidbey Weekly LOCALLY OWNED LOCALLY OPERATED Bits & Pieces What to at the job site and managed to help get the foot elevation near The Brothers Mountain. expect from ramp built in no time at all. While getting The hikers were descending a slope when one the job done, Biehler said he was thrilled the of them lost their footing and began to slide scouts learned how to mix and use concrete, down the mountain. The other fell as well and a financial how to assemble a lumber frame and how to at one point they collided in a narrow chute attach the final decking for the ramp. Building before the female hiker slid toward a crevasse. the ramp also satisfied a community service The male hiker caught the female hiker, who review requirement needed by Troop 57. was unresponsive at this point, and held her for as long as possible, reported as 15-20 The COVID-19 pandemic may have unsettled The HEART team, of course, was grateful to many aspects of your life – including your financial minutes, before his grip failed and she fell into have the boys’ help. situation. Even if your employment and earnings Registration Open for 25th the crevasse. He was helped onto a nearby “Troop 57 was a great help. The homeowner were not directly affected, you might have rock ledge by other hikers. concerns about whether you’ve been making the Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon was extremely happy we completed the job so Small Town Race Hosts Big Time Athletes The SAR crew launched at about 2:20pm and right investment moves in such a stressful environ- quickly,” Vernon said. ment. The pandemic is, hopefully, just a Registration is now open for the 25th annual was on station about 25 minutes later to find South Whidbey Hearts and Hammers (SWH&H) once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, but different events Whidbey Island Triathlon. After a challenging heavy cloud cover, forcing them to fly a hold- was forced to cancel its May 2020 and 2021 can rattle financial markets. And changes in your year, where the annual event was converted to ing pattern at about 7,000 feet. When an own life also can affect your plans. To prepare work days due to the pandemic. However, if a virtual triathlon, the race director and triath- opening materialized they were able to insert yourself for whatever tomorrow may hold, you an eligible homeowner has a need for urgent lon committee are looking forward to welcom- two crew members, who then had to traverse may want to get some professional help – but what, repairs that can be performed outside, please ing athletes back and hosting an in-person the treacherous slope to the rocky ledge. The really, can you expect from a financial advisor? call the HEART team at 360-221-6063. A financial advisor will look holistically at your event Saturday, July 31. male patient was found to be physically stable. Keep updated about upcoming events for life – your family composition, your career, your The Whidbey Island Triathlon, staged in the At the crevasse edge the crew members on the hopes and dreams, your instincts about saving and SWH&H at www.heartsandhammers.com or heart of the southern portion of breathtaking ground were unable to get a vocal response spending money, your risk tolerance and other like them on Facebook: facebook.com/south- Whidbey Island, attracts all ages and abilities from the female patient below so the SAR heli- factors. So, during your initial meeting, and at whidbeyheartsandhammers. and is open to individual participants as well copter flew to Brinnon, Wash. to pick up three subsequent reviews afterward, here are some of the key areas you’ll discuss: as relay team competition. It is popular in the [Submitted by Patricia Duff] Jefferson County Search and Rescue person- nel to affect a crevasse rescue. Unfortunately, • Feelings about your financial situation – Northwest as a first-time challenge for novice Join Scouts BSA Troop 4058G Numbers are important to financial advisors, but when the female patient was pulled up from and rookie triathletes. what’s most meaningful to them is understanding Girls age 11 and up are invited to camp, hike, the crevasse she was reported deceased. She The swim-bike-run course starts with a half- what’s important to their clients. Are you confident kayak, backpack, bike and more while making was extracted by hoist and turned over to about your overall financial outlook? Are you mile swim in beautiful, clean, and clear new friends. Scouts learn outdoor and lead- Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Brinnon. worried about your cash flow? Are you distressed Goss Lake. Leaving the lake on bike, partic- ership skills, volunteer in the community, and Because of incoming bad weather and the sun over volatility in the financial markets? Do you ipants begin the 19-mile ride through tree- can work their way to Eagle Scout, a nationally have concerns about your career? By getting at the going down the SAR crew extracted the rest lined country roads. The bike course is hilly recognized achievement that can open many answers to these and similar questions, a financial of the hikers by hoist and delivered them all to with views of Saratoga Passage and the North doors. advisor can gain a clear sense of who you are and Cascades. Athletes finish with a 3.75 mile run Brinnon. what matters to you. You can then follow an Scouts participate in the activities that interest on the lovely groomed forest trails at Commu- Naval Air Station Whidbey Island SAR has established process to build your personalized them. Scouts lead the program, plan events strategies and take the specific actions needed to nity Park and Sports Complex. conducted ten missions this calendar year, and elect their own leadership. Adults provide achieve your goals. which includes two MEDEVACs, seven rescues, New to triathlons? Those new to triathlons are mentoring, skills training, and support. Meet- • Progress toward your goals – It takes and a search. patience and discipline to achieve long-term goals, encouraged to test the waters by gathering a ings are Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00pm in such as helping send your kids to college or relay team. Many beginners are intimidated Coupeville. The Navy SAR unit operates three MH-60S by the swim, so the South Whidbey Parks and helicopters from NAS Whidbey Island as enjoying the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned for yourself. As you save and invest for these goals Aquatics Foundation is providing open water To learn more visit ScoutsBSA.org search and rescue/medical evacuation (SAR/ over the years, you’ll want to measure your swim clinics this summer. Details can be found Come to an activity and a meeting. Contact MEDEVAC) platforms for the EA-18G aircraft progress regularly. If you seem to be falling behind, at http://swparks.org/event/7634/. Troop Scoutmaster Mike Tenore at michaelten- as well as other squadrons and personnel your financial advisor can suggest moves such as Why do folks return to the Whidbey Island [email protected], 206-255-8712 or Assistant assigned to the installation. Pursuant to the increasing your investments or adjusting your Triathlon year after year? Folks love the incred- Scoutmaster Heather Tenore at heatherten- National SAR Plan of the United States, the investment mix. • Changes in your family situation – Marriage ibly scenic course; the friendly volunteers; [email protected], 206-719-3599. unit may also be used for civil SAR/MEDEVAC needs to the fullest extent practicable on a or remarriage, the arrival of new children, the participants appreciate the fun, small-town [Submitted by Karen Price] departure of children for college, caregiving non-interference basis with primary military feel of our community cheering them on, Whidbey SAR Conducts Two responsibilities for older parents – any and all of whether they’re first or last; the distances are duties according to applicable national direc- these events can make a big difference in your Rescues In Olympic National suitable for beginners while still challenging tives, plans, guidelines and agreements; specif- goals and, as a result, your investment plans. Forest for experienced triathletes. ically, the unit may launch in response to During your reviews, your financial advisor will Search and Rescue (SAR) teams from Naval tasking by the Air Force Rescue Coordination consider these changes when making suggestions The competition includes age group catego- Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island rescued an Center (based on a Washington State Memo- or recommendations. (Changes in your family’s ries, as well as “King Salmon” (men 220+ lbs status may affect your estate plans, so you’ll also injured hiker near Mount Ellinor Saturday, May randum of Understanding) for inland missions, and women 165+ lbs) and relay team divisions. need to work with your legal advisor or other 22, and hikers near The Brothers Mountain, and/or tasking by the United States Coast Participants must be 16 years of age or older estate-planning professional.) Sunday, May 23. Guard for all other aeronautical and maritime • Changes in your retirement plans – As you on race day, or request special permission four regions, when other assets are unavailable. weeks in advance from the race director to Both locations are in the Olympic National near retirement, you might decide that your original plans for this time of your life no longer suit you. participate. Forest, just west of the Hood Canal. [Submitted by Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey Island] For example, you might have once thought that, The triathlon leans heavily on volunteer The SAR crew launched from NAS Whidbey when you retired, you would stay close to home, support to maintain a quality event. Over the Island at about 4:45pm Saturday after receiv- Whidbey Institute Grateful for volunteering and pursuing your hobbies. But now course of two days, organizers will need to ing a request to rescue a 71-year-old hiker GiveBig Donors you’ve been thinking how much you would enjoy traveling, or perhaps even living abroad for a while. fill over 100 volunteer positions, from trail who had fallen down a 300-foot ice chute and The staff and board of the Whidbey Institute To accommodate your change in plans, a financial marshals to clean-up crew. Athletes look to suffered possible leg and head injuries. want to thank the many generous donors who professional may recommend certain moves, such volunteers for encouragement, assistance and The SAR crew arrived at the location, near made GiveBIG a success! Along with many as working a couple of years longer or adjusting the support. Volunteers are the HEART of this Mount Ellinor, just north of Lake Cushman, at cherished and hard-working local nonprof- amount you eventually withdraw from your event, and it couldn’t be done without them. about 5:05pm. The ground rescue team from its, the Whidbey Institute participated in this 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts. Join the South Whidbey Parks and Recre- Olympic Mountain Rescue was at least a five statewide giving event in early May. Incredi- As you work toward your goals, you may find it challenging to navigate the financial markets and ation District for a fun and rewarding experi- hour hike away. After about 15 minutes on ble donors supported Whidbey Institute with ence. Volunteer sign-up: https://signup.com/ respond to the changes in your life – but you don’t station the clouds lifted enough for the heli- $44,444 in donations, and gifts were matched have to go it alone. And knowing what to expect go/HowfKDj. copter to get near the patient, but the SAR by a $40,000 matching fund. The team sends from a financial advisor can help smooth your For more information, contact South Whidbey crew was forced to insert two rescue crew a special thank you to 70 Whidbey-based journey. donors and 148 donors who live in the Puget Parks and Recreation District at 360-221-6788 members 800 vertical feet below the patient. This article was written by Edward Jones for use Sound region. In total, 174 donors provided or [email protected]. With crampons, ice axes and their litter, the by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. $84,444 to care for 106 conservation forest Edward Jones, Member SIPC. [Submitted by Carrie Monforte, South Whid- two crew members took about an hour to acres and create life-changing programming bey Parks & Recreation District] climb up the ice shoot 800 feet to get to the for people of all ages. To explore the public Jeery C. Pleet, patient. The SAR pilots were able to fly back to CLU®, ChFC® South Whidbey Hearts & access forest and learning center that your Boeing Field, refuel, and return for extraction gifts to Whidbey Institute support, visit on your Financial Advisor Hammers Gets Help from Boy in the time it took the crew members to reach own or during a guided Saturday trail hike: 630 SE Midway Blvd. Scout Troop 57 the patient and prepare him for transport. www.whidbeyinstitute.org/ecology-nature-pro- Oak Harbor, WA 98277 When you need help with a ramp for a home- After being back on station for about five 360-679-2558 grams. je[email protected] owner who is challenged by Parkinson’s minutes, the SAR crew was able to get [Submitted by Marnie Jackson, Whidbey Insti- Disease, who do you call? Boy Scout Troop 57, through a hole in the cloud layer to extract tute] www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC that’s who! the two crew members, the patient and the South Whidbey Hearts and Hammers emer- patient’s partner. The patient was taken to Masking at WhidbeyHealth gency jobs team, HEART, was pleasantly Harborview Medical Center in Seattle where Continues surprised when Brandon Biehler, assistant they landed by about 7:05pm. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and scoutmaster of Troop 57, offered his troop’s Sunday a SAR crew was called to rescue two Prevention (CDC) announced that if a person services to the HEART team. hikers, one male and one female, both in has been fully vaccinated (two weeks follow- The troop met HEART team lead Ed Vernon their thirties, who had fallen at about 5,700- ing your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna

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This broad state- June 30 reopening date and that all coun- tions and on Washington State Ferries. field to the top 200 finalists using a scoring ment included activities like no longer wear- ties in Washington will move to Phase 3 of the Wander the trail to find that special painting rubric. ing a mask or socially distancing, except where Healthy WA: Roadmap to Recovery reopening you’ve been looking for, experience the joy of Voting Phase: August 18-27 required by federal, state, local, tribal, or terri- plan. “The full reopening plan could happen discovering sculptures in unexpected places, Ultimately, voters will decide which community torial laws, rules, and regulations, including earlier than June 30 if 70 percent or more talk with fascinating artists and learn their improvement projects win big. The public will local businesses and workplace guidelines. Washingtonians over the age of 16 initiate stories, find high quality galleries and see the have a chance to vote 10 times a day, every WhidbeyHealth would like to provide the vaccination. Washington has currently admin- best of what Whidbey artists have to offer. All day for 10 days, Aug. 18-27, for their favorite istered vaccine to 56 percent of residents while enjoying the unsurpassed scenic beauty following statement and clarification to the causes from the list of finalists. Voting will take over the age of 18,” lnslee stated. “Washing- of Whidbey Island. CDC’s announcement and provide guidance place at www.neighborhoodassist.com. to our community regarding how Washington ton will fully adopt masking guidance issued by the CDC,” stressing that this guidance is State Farm Announces $25k will move forward. Winners Announced: September 29 for fully vaccinated people only. Until June Grant Program for Communities The 40 causes that receive the most votes will WhidbeyHealth Medical Center, its Primary 30 or such a time as the State of Washington Forty causes will each win a $25,000 grant to each win a $25,000 grant. Winners will be Care, Specialty Care, Walk-In Clinics, and announces that means for limiting exposure assist their neighborhoods announced Wednesday, Sept. 29, at www. Emergency Medical Services will continue during the pandemic is no longer required, all Natalia Talo, agent for State Farm, is happy neighborhoodassist.com. to require masking and maintain appropri- mask wearing, and social distancing measures to announce that State Farm Neighborhood ate distancing until it publicly announces remain in effect. “Grant programs that address community Assist® is back for its tenth year in 2021. The needs, like Neighborhood Assist, are more otherwise. Regardless of a person’s vaccina- [Submitted by Conor O’Brien, Manager, past year has been like no other in recent important than ever,” said local State Farm tion status, WhidbeyHealth will require every Marketing & Community Relations, Whidbey- history, and $25,000 could make a big impact agent Natalia Talo. “This program is all about individual entering its facility to submit to Health] at a time when nonprofits and the communi- building stronger neighborhoods together.” temperature monitoring prior to entrance, and ties they serve need it most. Neighbors across to remain masked and socially distanced for Local Business News the country will soon have an exciting oppor- Last year, 145,000 people cast 3.9 million the duration of their time seeking and receiv- New 2021-2022 Whidbey Art Trail tunity to help change their communities for votes in support of their favorite causes, select- ing care. WhidbeyHealth is confident that Visit artist’s studios, galleries and sculp- the better through this program. State Farm ing winners from small towns and big cities. these continued preventative measures will ture parks Neighborhood Assist® will award $1 million Since the program began, more than 340 protect patients and staff from exposure. As in $25,000 increments to 40 nonprofit organi- causes have received a total of $9 million to a result of our community’s commitment to zations across the U.S. to help fund neighbor- enact change in their communities. masking, socially distancing and vaccinations, hood improvement projects. About State Farm®: WhidbeyHealth has eased its visitor restric- According to a recent State Farm research The mission of State Farm is to help people tions to allow entry of one support person per study, one-quarter of respondents say that manage the risks of everyday life, recover from patient for clinical visits. Additionally, the Gift they are “extremely” or “very” involved in the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Shop and West Wind Cafe have been opened trying to improve their neighborhood and Farm and its affiliates are the largest provid- to permitted support persons. For addi- six-in-ten are trying to improve their neighbor- ers of auto and home insurance in the United tional information regarding WhidbeyHealth’s hood in some capacity. States. Its 19,200 agents and 57,500 employ- pandemic visitor and support person policy you ees serve approximately 85 million policies LaChaussée Blown Glass State Farm Neighborhood Assist can be a cata- can find additional information here: https:// lyst for that change. and accounts – which includes auto, fire, whidbeyhealth.org/covid-19. 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Completion Wee All entries are listed chronologically, unless there Meet ups are currently taking place in the are multiple entries for the same venue or are atrium of the Bayview Cash Store, which is a connected to a specific organization (such as large and airy room, and with several restau- Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for rants available to buy lunch and bring it into Got ou Coered that venue or organization are listed collectively the atrium. Bring a game or two that’s easy in chronological order under one heading. to learn and plays in less than an hour, or see 3rd Annual Memorial Day what everyone else brings. Ceremony Al-Anon Group Monday, May 31, 10:00am Oak Harbor Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Free entry beginning at 9:00am. Live stream Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at 360-675- available at facebook.com/ohlionsclub. 4430 for meeting information. Proceeds benefit Lions, Fleet Reserve, VFW, and American Legion. Please mask up for this Whidbey Walkers socially distanced event. Every Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm NW Regional Job Fair The Whidbey Walkers have been happily walk- Wednesday, June 2, 10:00am-1:00pm ing for over 40 years as a group. They follow the wild flowers through the seasons and walk Local businesses are hiring and ready to help many trails and beaches. If you are interested in make you a career move. Join for this no-cost virtual job fair and connect with employers for walking with them please call Marie Vallquisst at one-on-one chats with up to 40 employers. 360-675-7744 for the next walk location. Please Register and create your account today at bit. leave a message with your name and number. ly/3uECxYm. For more information, contact The group meets at the Oak Harbor Safeway 360-416-3600 EXT 5. at 9:20am and leaves at 9:30am and they share carpooling each week. Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Classes, Seminars and Cost: Free: Workshops Online Family Trivia Addressing Climate Change Friday, May 28, 5:00-6:00pm Through Conservation From the dawn of man to artificial intelligence, Thursday, May 27, 6:30pm technology has come a long way! Go it solo or grab a family member (or a few) to test your Climate change is one of the most urgent trivia technology skills, right from the comfort threats to biodiversity and nature we face. of your own home. Register at https://sno-isle. Join a Zoom webinar hosted by the Whid- bibliocommons.com/events/. bey Camano Land Trust and find out how the Discuss the Classics with Rita Bartell Drum Land Trust is mitigating the impacts of climate Thursdays, 12:30 or 7:00pm change through land protection, steward- ship and habitat restoration. Plus, learn more Enjoy a pleasant hour of shared wisdom and about what you can do to help contribute to a fellowship as we consider the words and hope healthier environment. The event is free. Q&A of times past and weave a fabric of renewed will follow. Please RSVP at www.wclt.org/rsvp. hope by leaning on the “Classics.” Contact For more information, contact the Land Trust [email protected] for Zoom link. at [email protected] or 360-222-3310. Meetings & Organizations End of Life Ready: Advance Whidbey Young Professionals - Directives Free Class Happy Hour Social Tuesday, June 8, 1:00-2:00pm Friday, May 28, 5:00-6:00pm This introductory presentation by End of Life Wicked Teuton Brewing Co, Oak Harbor Washington will provide an overview of your Meet and greet the people of the Whidbey end-of-life choices and options. Will introduce Young Professionals (WYP)! Join us after work the End of Life Washington Advance Direc- M for an evening networking social. The WYP tives (a combined Durable Power of Attorney Happy Hour is very casual, so feel free to stop for Health Care and Health Care Directive). Fill- M by, say hello, and make some new connections ing out Advance Directives for Health Care is in the Whidbey community. Wicked Teuton is important for making your choices and values located at 1341 SW Barlow St. known in the event you are unable to speak South Whidbey Board and Card for yourself or make healthcare decisions. For Game Meetup more information or to register, please call Last Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm 360-321-1600 ext. 0 or email: reception@ Bayview Cash Store, Langley islandseniorservices.org M N

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NEWS WIG Weekend - Eat fresh p. 10 www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED MAY 27 - JUNE 2, 2021 A Memorial Day Celebration Like No Other By Melanie Hammons Whidbey Weekly Oak Harbor Lions’ third annual Memorial Day Ceremony, slated for Monday at 10 a.m. at Maple Leaf Cemetery, com- bines the very best of tradition with a 2021 spin. This year’s socially-distanced, in-person event will also be live-streamed for the convenience of those unable to attend physically. But whether in-person or virtual, all are cordially invited to “A Memorial Day Celebration Like No Other.” At least 12 different groups have volunteered to host the service virtually, ranging from veteran’s service organiza- tions (VSOs) to local private businesses, according to Kelly Davidson, media contact and Oak Harbor Lions Club service chairman. “The 2020 virtual ceremony received at least 8,000 views within 48 hours. Viewers from France, British Columbia, New York City, South Carolina, and Georgia tuned in,” said David- son of last year’s event. This year the event is hosted by the Oak Harbor Lions Club and Fleet Reserve Branch 97. “Our aim this year is to present a memorable service of appreciation to service members who’ve lost their lives, and to present it in such a way that as many people as possible could see it, too,” Davidson said.

U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Aranza Valdez Oak Harbor Lions Club member and Memorial Day ceremony organizer, Kelly Davidson, is presented with Colors during last year’s recorded Memorial Day presentation. This year’s ceremo- ny will take place in person and virtually Monday at 10 a.m. at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor.

No matter how people choose to attend, they’ll witness a Davidson said some other features unique to this year’s respectful service that also pays tribute to those service and ceremony, promise to enhance the service to an even greater community members who have lost their lives to COVID-19, degree. Davidson said. “We are thrilled to welcome not one, but four different Color “We’ve all heard that ‘this past year has been like no other,’ Guard details to honor our flag. These include the Sons of and that’s been especially true when it comes to our military,” the American Revolution, ORION Squadron Sea Cadets, Oak she said. “It’s impacted our armed forces similar to the 1918 Harbor High School NJROTC, and NASWI Color Guard,” she flu pandemic a century ago. The imposed isolation has also said. “Along that note, we’ll also have on hand a historical taken its toll; we’ve seen elevated rates of self-harm among flag display courtesy of The Sons of the American Revolution, them as well. and ‘A Toast to the Flag,’ performed by the National Sojourn- ers.” “That being said, we know the community at large has also suffered. So we wanted to acknowledge them too,” contin- The ORION Squadron Sea Cadets will fill other roles in addi- ued Davidson. tion to their Color Guard detail, Davidson said. One member will recite a special, traditional Memorial Day poem, “Decora- A diverse range of speakers and presenters representing local tion Day,” written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. and national government, NAS Whidbey Island, regional Lions Club officers, local VSOs plus many others will be in atten- “I’m very pleased with how our Sea Cadets have stepped dance. Program highlights include recognition of Gold Star up this year for the ceremony. Not only will they be acting families and a traditional wreath-laying segment. This year, as ushers to seat the VIPs, but we’ll have the assist of their the Fleet Reserve, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American instrumentalists during the “America the Beautiful” rendition. Legion will lay wreaths in memory of Master Chief Joseph A. Their bag-piper will lead our piping squad (three pipes) during the final song, ‘Amazing Grace,’” she said. Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Lions Club Marketti Jr. (Following the Maple Leaf ceremony, the VSOs Memorial Day ceremony organizer, Kelly Davidson, left, stands with members of the Oak will proceed to Coupeville’s Sunnyside Cemetery and place Harbor Fire Department during 2020’s virtual event. additional wreaths there at 1:30 p.m.) See MEMORIAL continued on page 10 Whidbey Island Fair Whidbey Island July 15-18 FUN IN THE SUN IN 2021 Entertainment • Carnival • Country Fair • Petting Zoo 815 Camano Ave • Langley • Whidbeyislandfair.com

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Local farms will partner and millions of dollars of food and agricultural products are with local restaurants to showcase a WIGC Weekend menu consumed here on Whidbey Island but the amount of local featuring local items. products is kind of small.” Shannon Bly, an organizer for WIGC, said this year’s May Bly said as restrictions lift and throughout COVID-19, residents WIGC Weekend will kick off the season and encourage resi- of Whidbey Island have continued to support area restaurants dents to eat locally while also helping connect restaurants and through buying takeout or starting to eat in outdoor settings. other businesses to local food and product sources. “I think people are really doing their part in going out to “We will start our season off with a local food celebration for these places,” she said. “And so we are just looking to say, the start of the tourist season,” she said. “That is also kind of ‘How can we support these local businesses in bringing in when local food will really start ramping up.” more local food products?’” Bly said WIGC has been busy growing its programs and recently launched its wholesale program May 21. The hope is to make using local products more accessible and convenient for restaurants and other buyers as a way to increase local Photo Courtesy of Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative products purchased. The Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative Food Hub celebrated its one-year anniversary May “Sometimes, if you have to go to different farms for different 7. The service provides a way to order seasonal foods as well as locally sourced products products, you can have 10 different farms that are sending online for consumers around the island. The hub works to bring new products and season- you fresh food; or, if you are a market, you might have 30 al items to customers and updates its offerings frequently. different local vendors,” she said. “So, we are trying to con- Bly said hosting multiple WIGC Weekends would allow the solidate that a little bit.” cooperative to connect with local businesses on a more con- The Wholesale Food Hub will also allow those who aren’t sistent basis. currently working with farmers to have the chance to try a “I think two (weekends) will be great, but also this one that number of products and get connected with sources on the we are having in May, it is just encouraging local businesses island, she said. to try out local food in their shops or markets or in their menu “(We are) just looking at different obstacles of why local items,” she said. “Even if they do not do it the rest of the year restaurants might not be buying those local products,” she and they just do it a couple times a year at WIGC Week, that said. “Seasonal eating or knowing what is available is one of will get them in the door of what it is like to order from us, them and then also ease of ordering is another big one.” what to expect from producers when you are eating sea- sonally or when you are making a seasonal menu. And then The upcoming WIGC Weekend will be a way to help start the hopefully they will get used to that and then as time goes on, they will be more used to buying local.” See WIG continued on page 12 New Oak Harbor nonprofit celebrates artistic possibilities By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly “Our two primary goals are the establish- The board of OHCAF is headed by President ment of a Makerspace and the construction Cynthia Mason, who also leads the board A new nonprofit organization based in Oak of a new Performing Arts Center, both in the of the Oak Harbor Music Festival. Rodric Harbor has plans to bring art – in all its forms vicinity of downtown Oak Harbor,” mem- Gagnon serves as vice president; Lisa Sanchez – to the forefront of the community. bers of the board wrote in a joint response is the board’s secretary; Ronnie Wright serves The Oak Harbor Creative Arts Foundation, to questions submitted by Whidbey Weekly. as treasurer; and Mandy Koelbl and Therese “We are currently surveying properties for Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Creative Arts Foundation fully licensed and registered as a 501(c)(3) Kingsbury round out the board, along with the first location of our Makerspace, and A billboard for the Oak Harbor Creative Arts Foundation perches liaison Leslie Stoner. atop a steel post, announcing the newly formed nonprofit organi- with the state in April, has been working for we are also in preliminary talks with another zation’s presence and luring those who see it to learn more. more than a year to lay the groundwork for local nonprofit organization about pairing Board members said all creative disciplines the organization and is now able to reveal the material and human resources necessary are welcome to be part of the foundation, plans for its two main goals. to construct a Performing Arts Center.” including, but not limited to, painting, sculpt- See FOUNDATION continued on page 12

MEMORIAL continued from page 6 “This year we are also pleased to welcome the Kent-Meridian Rifle Team from VFW Post 6785 to perform a rifle volley,” Davidson went on, explaining she’d tried to get one every year to no avail. The team’s commander is a 1972 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. That’s not the only local connection, though. Not surprisingly, they happen to have Navy connections as well. “Following the rifle team’s performance, the NASWI Honor Guard will carry out the solemn folding of the flag tradition. A model of the Nimitz, courtesy of the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum, will also be on display. Finally, a SAR fly-over will cap off the end of the ceremony,” said Davidson. Many individuals and groups pulled together this year to plan a reverent, multi-faceted service that Davidson described as befitting of those being honored and memorialized. “The sheer level of participation and volunteerism has really overwhelmed me,” she said. “It’s been so gratifying to have numerous offers of time, labor and financial donations. The monetary donations in particular have helped greatly to defray the costs of offering a virtual service, which is something we Photo Courtesy of Samar Arny felt to be an absolute must-have,” Dignitaries line up on the podium for last year’s virtual Memorial Day ceremony in Oak Harbor. Pictured from left are Rep. Rick Larsen, NASWI commanding officer Capt. Matt Arny, guest speaker Peter Hunt (U.S. Navy, retired), NASWI Chaplain Lt. John Quay, and Chief Bill Thiel (OHHS NJROTC, U.S. Navy, retired). After paying expenses, the proceeds will be divided four ways, between the OH Lions Club, American Legion Post 129, Fleet Maple Leaf Cemetery is located at 1961 NE 16th Street in Oak Attendees should be masked for the socially-distanced, in-per- Reserve Branch 97, and VFW Post 7392. Harbor. Doors open for the event at 9 a.m. Island Transit and son event. Chairs will be provided for the convenience of “These VSOs, which serve so faithfully our military members, golf cart shuttles will provide free transportation from parking those attending, but “people are more than welcome to bring deserve all our support,” Davidson said. She notes donations lots for those with difficulty walking. The livestreamed event will even be accepted the day of the ceremony, though the can be found at facebook.com/ohlionsclub. More information their own, as they wish,” said Davidson. “We want people to ceremony itself is a free event. is also available at ohlions.org. feel comfortable and relaxed.”

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WIG continued from page 10 summer season strong and highlight all of the island’s offerings, including WIGC’s resources for businesses and locals alike. “It is a combination of celebrating local food, celebrating the nice weather and the start of our tourist season, and then also just giving restaurants an opportunity to check out the Food Hub Wholesale and how it works,” she said. Bly said the organization had also recently celebrated the first anniversary of the WIGC Food Hub, which allows consumers to order products from a wide variety of local producers. Pickup is available at three island locations – in Oak Harbor at the Elk’s Lodge, Sherman’s Pioneer Farm in Coupeville and Mutiny Bay Blues Farmstand in Freeland. Bly said as the summer nears, more and more products are being added, and the Food Hub is continually adding new and interesting items, ranging from cupcakes to raw goat milk. “We are getting some fun things on there along with our normal veggies, meat, bread and Thank You For Your Service! dairy,” she said. “It is cool – we are going to be a one-stop shop pretty soon.” RETIRED/ACTIVE DUTY For more details about WIGC Weekend and WIGC, visit whidbeyislandgrown.com. MILITARY ALWAYS RECEIVE 20% OFF! continued from page 10 Valid on regular menu item prices only. Excludes alcohol. FOUNDATION ing, dance, music, theater, welding, wood- the Whidbey Makers Market, and the newly 916 SE Bayshore Drive • Oak Harbor • 360-682-2227 • www.AlfysPizza.com working, culinary arts, computer arts, textile formed Whidbey Island Farmers Market. arts and “anything else that an imaginative The Music Festival has continued to grow mind might conceive.” every year and brings world-class [artists] to Oak Harbor that attract visitors from far and The arts can be a big economic driver for wide. The Makers Market has also continued a local economy, something OHCAF board to grow and has become the focal point of Some members believe can be accomplished the Makers Movement on North Whidbey. through its planned Makerspace and Per- The newly formed Whidbey Island Farmers gave all. forming Arts Center. Market is leveraging the beautiful new spaces “Our Makerspace will in essence be a in the recently renovated Windjammer Park Remembering creative-economy incubator,” said board and promises to bring some much-needed members. “When creatives from multiple activity to that area. disciplines congregate and coordinate, new “We believe that, given the right conditions them with projects happen, new businesses form, and and catalysts, there is a huge potential to a fledgling sector of the economy goes from develop the creative economy as a viable gratitude this surviving to thriving. Our Performing Arts sector of the North Whidbey economy,” they Center will be a place for artists to see and continued. “We plan to both be a catalyst, be seen. It will also be a place that attracts Memorial Day. and to create those conditions that will serve music and art lovers from far and wide to to help creatives not only survive, but thrive.” experience performances by local and world- REPUBLICAN WOMEN class artists. Board members said they hope to work together with other artistic organizations OF NORTH WHIDBEY “We see the future of the Oak Harbor area on the island, such as the Whidbey Island as a thriving arts community filled with public Arts Council, but the two groups are not art spaces, galleries, performing arts center, affiliated. maker-spaces, and creative events and activ- ities scheduled throughout the year,” the As the board works out its fundraising plans board continued. “Our long-term goal is to and goals for the future, members said grow the local creative economy by provid- they hope to shine a spotlight on all artistic ing opportunities for local artists, artisans, possibilities. makers, and crafts-people to make a living “We hope to be a beacon of what is possible doing what they love.” when optimistic, imaginative, and hardwork- While the OHCAF will serve artists and ing people come together to build something makers up and down Whidbey Island, board for everyone,” they said. “We are already members said the group hopes to especially building a robust community of volunteers, highlight the creativity which exists on North donors, and eager artists and makers who all Whidbey want to see these projects move forward in earnest. We owe it to all of them to make it “There is a ton of creative-arts activity happen, and we will.” happening on North Whidbey as well [as South Whidbey], but much of it is either not Those interested in becoming involved with as well-funded, or simply overshadowed by the Oak Harbor Creative Arts Foundation can the sheer volume of other activities going on go to ohcaf.org/contact-us to receive email in the city,” the board said. “A few shining updates and learn about volunteer opportu- examples are the Oak Harbor Music Festival, nities.

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fact they owned their own home and were Colonel Richard E. able to educate their only daughter through Van Ness U.S. Army (Ret) nursing school. Our friendships endured September of over the years until Loan’s death last year 1967, I started in 2020. I will always remember this true my first tour in gentleman who became a U.S. citizen and Vietnam and was proud to declare he was able to make was assigned to his way in his new country and never had to serve as Senior take a dime of support. I’m proud I shared Advisor of those many years with him and his family. MACB (Military Assistance Com- mand Vietnam) Mike Alberich Coupeville Advisory Team My most mem- 11, located in the coastal city of Na Trang. orable service The Vietnamese commander of the unit we experience was advised was Lt. Col. Pham Key Loan. He as an Army sleep 10. Known for sure happened to be the same age and rank as Warrant Officer CLUES ACROSS myself. We became fast friends and had a pilot flying in 1. Engine additive 34. Makes cash register 12. Filled with unex- wonderful working relationship. During the Germany when rolls pressed anger the Berlin Wall 4. A hearty laugh January 1968 Tet Offensive, we were the 35. A city in S Louisiana 14. Student (abbr.) first unit to be attacked and overrun by uni- and the border 8. Restrain formed North Vietnamese soldiers. Lt. Col. fence came 36. Make more cheerful 15. Criticize Loan and I shared the leadership of taking down. I was a 10. Dried coconut back our HQ compound. I recommended border pilot with the 11th ACR (Air Cavalry kernels 37. Manicurist 17. Gathering place Lt. Col. Loan for the American Bronze Star Regiment). 11. Nefarious 38. Consents 19. Informal alliances for valor for his courageous actions in that firefight. I learned this would be one of the 12. Elderly 39. Network of nerves 20. One’s mother (Brit- few given to a Vietnamese personnel. Dean McKinney Oak Harbor ish) 13. Central part of a 40. Mocking smile For the next eight years, I was in and out of One of my most memorable and church building 23. Landholder Vietnam working with U.S. Army Pacific and 41. It covers the body the U.S. Pacific Command. During this time, positive experi- 24. Peter’s last name 15. Throw into confu- 42. Partner to pans Pham Key Loan and I were both promoted ences in my 20 year Navy career sion 25. Parties to Colonel and made time to see each other 43. Perform in a play when I was in the country. During 1972 was in 1987, 16. Intestinal 26. Title of respect and 1973, we were able to work together when I was returning from 17. Qualities of being again while I was back in Vietnam Nam on CLUES DOWN 27. Red wine full tour. my first deploy- religious ment. It was July 1. Beautiful 28. Pearl Jam’s debut Leading up to the fall of Saigon in 1975, 2nd and the USS 18. Live up to a stan- I was a Division Chief on the staff of the 2. Polynesian island Carl Vinson was returning to Alameda, Cal- dard 29. Shaft horsepower Commander in Chief of the Pacific Com- country ifornia and passing under the Golden Gate (abbr.) mand (PACOM) and my specialty was the 21. Seize Bridge. There were people on the bridge withdrawal of forces and equipment from 3. Shrub of the olive 30. Frosts dumping box loads of flowers over the side the war zone. Two weeks before the fall 22. Go quickly family where they fell onto the flight deck as we 31. Cry of joy of Saigon, I was dispatched to Vietnam passed under them. The San Francisco Fire 23. Automated teller 4. Self-governing Neth- with a list of important military officers that Department met the ship just as we cleared machine erlands territory 32. Induces vomiting must be safely evacuated with their families the bridge and was spraying water from before the country fell. I made sure Loan 24. Bowling necessity 5. Shared one’s view 33. Mother or father their turrets, and Lee Greenwood’s “Proud and his family were on the list. Families and to be an American” was playing over the 34. Dal __: Musical navi- military personnel were evacuated sepa- 25. One point east of 6. Tailless amphibians flight deck loud speakers. It was a wonder- due south gation marker rately. 7. Charge passengers ful way to be welcomed home. 26. Japanese honorific must pay 36. Door fastener part After returning to Hawaii, I was able to track their progress through the various 27. A way to induce Puzzle 9. 1Sound (Very hard, difficultysheep rating make 0.88) Answers on page 15 processing stations in Manila, Guam, Hawaii Sonny Starks Oak Harbor and Camp Stoneman, in California. It was When, as an E-4 an exciting moment when Hahn, Loan’s Navy Photojour- wife, and Lilly, their daughter, called me in 9 nalist, I stood on Hawaii from Guam and I was able to tell the flight line at her Loan was safely out. It was one of my Clark Air Force greatest joys to see Loan again as he passed 1 5 6 2 3 base to receive through Hawaii. They reunited again at the first POW’s Camp Stoneman, in California. 8 3 4 5 7 returning from The family settled in Houston, Texas, where North Vietnam, On a scale from 1 to 10...8.8 Loan worked for the county transporta- I saw John 9 3 6 tion authority and his wife worked for an McCain and Every row of 9 numbers insurance company. They were proud of the James Stockdale leave the plane. must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order 1 3 Every column of 9 numbers YOUR GUESS IS AS GOOD AS OURS WEATHER FORECAST must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order 1 6 7 Thurs, May 27 Fri, May 28 Sat, May 29 Sun, May 30 Mon, May 31 Tues, June 1 Wed, June 2 Every 3 by 3 subsection North Isle North Isle North Isle North Isle North Isle North Isle North Isle of the 9 by 9 square must H-58°/L-49° H-61°/L-48° H-62°/L-50° H-64°/L-51° H-66°/L-52° H-67°/L-53° H-68°/L-53° 3 7 5 2 6 Showers Clouds and Cloudy Showers Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy include all digits 1 through 9 Possible Sun Mixed Possible

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