Samish Canoe Lands at Historic Guemes Site First Landing at New Guemes Village in Almost 100 Years Photos by Edith Walden

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Vol. 5 No. 7 September 2014 Samish Canoe Lands at Historic Guemes Site First Landing at New Guemes Village in Almost 100 Years photos by edith walden

Left: From the beach, Tsul-ton (Bill Bailey) offers a traditional greeting and welcome to the Samish canoe paddlers as they arrive at the former site of New Guemes Village. Above: Tsul-ton visits with Samish elder Tenas Skwa-Ta’-ah (Jackie Bohn).

By Win Anderson and Edith Walden sha,” Samish for “sea lion”) broke free education and training as the leadership Sixteen launchers made light work from the shallows, the crew, dressed in strives to reconnect Samish members of hauling the 25-foot fiberglass Salish- all manner of contemporary and tradi- with their heritage. style canoe across the exposed channel tional garb, strove awkwardly to set- The tribe was fractured and dis- tide flats below the Guemes ferry termi- tle in. Shoreside, David Blackinton persed, following decades of difficult nal on the overcast morning of July 12. drummed a simple accompaniment to years spent overcoming the nearly fatal Under the direction of canoe skip- islander Rosie (Cayou) James’s vivid effects of the infamous “clerical error” per Sam Barr, 24, last-minute instruc- “Siechen” song. that erased the Samish from govern- tions were issued to the crew of 10— Then, on command, the 10 pad- ment ledgers 45 years ago. Not un- a few experienced; others, such as dlers dipped in unison and, moment- til 1996, after several appeals, did the 11-year-old Lily-Rose Day, novices arily at least, became a disciplined vision Samish finally regain their status among on such a journey. of thousands of years of native history tribes of the region. Their goal: a safe passage of discov- in these Salish Sea waters. In the back- “We are slowly coming together ery and celebration of honor to those ground, a 21st-century power yacht and as a tribe and sharing responsibilities who have gone before. The destination: the M/V Guemes ferry added ironic con- with the younger members,” Bailey the Guemes Island West Shore site of trast to the scene. said. “The energy is so strong. This was the last historic Samish tribal settlement Tribal elder and islander Bill Bailey a chance to make a special trip to sat- in the San Juans. (Tsul-ton) explained that the event was isfy the ancestors, recognizing them in a As the craft Eshes (pronounced “ah- part of the Samish tribe’s continuing (continued on page 10) 2 The Guemes Tide September 2014 Letters “Good stuff” helps inmates needed. In addition, retired teacher Bar- Many, many thanks to all of you bara Schnabel donated thermometers, generous islanders who donated “good devices to measure mass, hand lenses, stuff” for the Smart Recovery Shipwreck and other lab tools that proved very use- Day sale last July 19 in Anacortes. The ful and will be used for years to come. Mission Statement total gross from the sale was $1,028! We thank all of you who have been The Guemes Tide is published to Every single penny will be used to pur- so generous in helping us with mathe- connect, inform, amuse, serve, and chase Smart Recovery Handbooks for matics and science materials for the inspire our island community. the inmates attending the two Smart Science Camp. Recovery meetings at Monroe Correc- —Kathy Finks, Carol Harma, and Subscriptions are $20 a year (10 is- tional Complex. Most of the guys have Holiday Matchett sues). Subscribe online at guemestide.org lost everything, and their sometime or send your mailing address and a check made out to The Guemes Tide to: The wages of 42 cents an hour can hardly Paws for gratitude Guemes Tide, 4709 South Shore Drive, allow them to afford the handbooks. The Guemes Island Historical Soci- Anacortes, WA 98221-9579. Your donations help a lot. ety (GIHS) would like to thank all who Advertising: Space reservations due the 15th of the month preceding issue Thanks again, made the Dog Island Dog Show a huge date; camera-ready artwork due the 22nd. —Howard Pellett, Smart success. Contact [email protected]. Recovery Programs Joseph Miller was instrumental in The Guemes Tide (USPS #014-902) is published monthly except in January setting up our online presence, as well and August by Guemes Tide Publishing, Science teachers say thanks as advertising in various forms. Thanks 4709 South Shore Drive, Anacortes, WA Dear editor, also to our silent auction donors, in- 98221-9579. Periodical postage paid at Anacortes, Washington. Four years ago, the Guemes Island cluding Glen Veal, Janice Veal, Dawn Contents © 2014 by Guemes Tide Science Camp began with the gener- Ashbach, Tim Wittman, Sue Roberts, Publishing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ous donation of teaching materials. As Andy Gladish, Kit Marcinko, Leo Os- organization, except as otherwise noted. Bylined articles and attributed artwork each summer rolls around, the teach- borne, and Julie deRouche. Julie also are published by permission, with all ers (retired) come back into action with donated a raffle item along with the fol- rights retained by their creators. Opinions a theme and build four days of expe- lowing individuals: Nancy and Al Bush, expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher. Unsolicited manuscripts and rience and activities for island young- Trish Bradley, Gary Davis, Marco Capu- artwork dealing with Guemes Island and sters. Upon occasion, we have been re- to, Amy Reber, and Jessica Lynch. Cor- its people are encouraged but may not be cipients of materials from islanders and porate sponsors included Island Farm returned. friends of islanders. & Pet, Ace Hardware, and Sebo’s Do It Advertising Manager: Tom Murphy This year the Science Camp teach- Best Hardware—all of Anacortes. Business Manager: Thea LaCross ers received a $200 stipend from the In addition to the GIHS team, we Calendar Editor: Lynn Prewitt Guemes Island Library for purchases as (continued on page 3) Circulation Manager: Dyvon Havens Contributing Editor: Holiday Matchett Editor Emeritus: Win Anderson Photo Fixer Joins Staff Editor-in-Chief and Lead Reporter: For the past three years, Ralph Walden Edith Walden Managing Editor and Layout Lead: (Edith’s brother) has been helping fix the Tide’s Nick Allison photographs when they need help. Tide read- Photo Wizard: Ralph Walden ers may remember his April Fool’s photograph Other Members of the Publishing of the huge ferry landing at the Guemes dock in Team: Anne Casperson, Karen the April 2013 issue (see guemestide.org for an Everett, Juby Fouts, Anne Passarelli archived copy). A photographer and Photoshop Website: Find back issues, subscription info, and more at guemestide.org. expert, he can restore old photographs, sharp- Email: [email protected] en blurred images, help color photographs look [email protected] good in black and white, and removed distracting [email protected] objects. Ralph has been doing so much work of [email protected] Phone: late that we decided to “officially” recognize him Ralph Walden: a self-portrait Leave message at 299-9999. as a staff member, with the title Photo Wizard. POSTMASTER: Ralph is no stranger to Guemes. He’s been visiting for 19 years, and for the past Send address changes to The Guemes few years has been coming up monthly to get a thorough workout on his sister’s Tide, 4709 South Shore Drive, Ana- farm. Ralph also has a computer-programming background, and is an accomplished cortes, WA 98221-9579 pianist and gourmet French chef. The Guemes Tide September 2014 3

August 5 Primary LETTERS of Catch the Wave Dog Training and (continued from page 2) Alice Collingwood, with Summit As- Election: How were fortunate to have many individuals sistance Dogs, for their fine demon- Guemes Voted donate their time, talents, and resources strations. Let’s not forget our team of to our event. MJ Andrak, Michael judges: Allen Bush Jr., Marie Padovan, By Nick Allison Grennell, Rob Schroder, Lu LeMieux, Bill Testerman, and special judge Dan Here are the Guemes precinct’s Dave Hartford, Sally Smith, Kathy Makus. Sally Stapp-Brigham provided results from our summer primary, held Finks, Adam Veal, Win Anderson, Shir- fine coverage of the show as emcee. on August 5 and certified by the Skagit ley and Dave Margeson, Wendell Phil- Last but not least, we thank the County Elections Department on lips, and Ron and Julie Flint—all Dog community for its enthusiastic support August 19. The top two in each race go Islanders—helped our cause. Rebecca of the first-ever Dog Island Dog-Days- on to the general election, scheduled for Wentworth of Island Farm & Pet and of-Summer Dog Show. My apologies go November 4. Frea Gladish added to the festivities as to anyone that I may have omitted in As usual, turnout was higher on vendors. this letter. Guemes (44.22 percent) than for the Special thanks go to Marie Padovan —Tom Deach, for GIHS county as a whole (34.97 percent), though both figures are low—not too surprising for an off-year primary held Tide Is Now Its Own Nonprofit in the dog days of summer. On July 23, the Guemes Tide successfully filed for recognition as Guemes Tide Races in which a candidate was Publishing, an independent nonprofit corporation. unopposed aren’t listed. Since our first issue in February 2010, we had operated as a committee of the nonprofit Guemes Island Historical Society. We’re very grateful for the society “taking Congressional District 2, us under its wing.” In reality, we operate quite independently of it, and decided the U.S. Representative organization’s structure should reflect that fact. Mike Lapointe: 18 (6.92%) On August 14, the Internal Revenue Service officially granted the new corpora- Rick Larsen: 164 (63.08%) tion 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. B. J. Guillot: 78 (30%) Guemes Tide Publishing has four officers: Edith Walden, president; Win Anderson, vice president; Thea LaCross, treasurer; and Nick Allison, secretary. These positions Legislative District 40, State roughly mirror responsibilities the four are already carrying out in day-to-day operations with the Tide. Representative Position 1 Our mission (see the top of staff box on page 2) and frequency of publication Kristine Lytton: 174 (67.97%) remain unchanged. Daniel R. Miller: 82 (32.03%)

Skagit County Assessor Dave Thomas: 98 (38.28%) “I have never met a realtor in my entire life Tom L. Pasma: 158 (61.72%) who works as hard as you and who goes so far Skagit County Auditor out of their way to help people.” Cheryl D. Mitchell: 76 (29.8%) Homebuyer Bill McCarthey, 6094 West Shore Road Jeanne Youngquist: 179 (70.2%)

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Ferry Haulout: Be Prepared Gas Containers By Tom Murphy dren under 18, senior citizens, and the Not Allowed in The dates of the first scheduled disabled. haulout in two years of the Guemes Is- The bus will pick you up on the Passenger Vehicles land ferry have been confirmed by Ferry street nearest your house and take you Operations Division Manager Rachel to the ferry dock if you call the driver on Ferry Rowe: September 24 through October at 770-0310 an hour before you need a By Edith Walden 14. The last vehicle run of the ferry will ride. The driver may not answer as he or In the wake of our reminder article about how to transport gas on the occur at 8:30 p.m. on September 23. she may be driving. In that case, call dis- ferry (July-August, page 4), an islander The schedule calls for the ferry to return patch at 757-4433; press #1 and ask for told the Tide that she followed the in- to service at the 6:00 a.m. run on Octo- Guemes Dispatch. structions about not transporting gas ber 15. cans in the passenger compartment of Passenger-only service will once Heavy traffic September 26–28 a vehicle. again be provided by Arrow Launch There will be a large wedding on the She had placed the appropriate Service, beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Sep- island on September 27. Expect traffic gas containers in the trunk of her car, tember 24; the vessel will operate on to be heavier than normal during that and properly notified the ferry crew the regular sailing schedule. Be aware weekend. The ferry will operate on its that she had gas cans on board—and that the peak-season schedule will be usual first-come, first-served basis, so was told that it was not legal to carry gas cans in her trunk. The crew did in effect from September 24 through plan accordingly. allow her to transport the gas with the September 30. On October 1, sailings hood of her trunk open on this one revert to the nonpeak schedule. See Tips from veterans occasion. skagitcounty.net/ferry for schedules Veteran ferry riders know there is The Tide asked Ferry Operations and other information. much to consider when planning in ad- Division Manager Rachel Rowe for clar- vance for a haulout. ification. It turns out that the trunk of a Weather protection added • Make sure you transport any big or car is considered part of the passenger There is a passenger cabin on the Ar- clumsy items while the M/V Guemes is compartment. Rowe has updated the row Launch Service vessel, but it is not still in operation. rules with a clarification: “Portable easily accessible for people with disabili- • Pay attention to the location and gasoline containers may only be trans- ties and may not be accessible at all for availability of wheelbarrows. If there are ported in the open bed of a pickup truck or on an open trailer. Portable those using wheelchairs. Jack Harmon a lot of empty ones on the Guemes side, gas containers cannot be transported of Arrow Launch Service told the Tide, take one with you as you go to Ana- in the trunk of a vehicle and cannot be “There will be a semipermanent area cortes. carried onboard by a walk-on passen- protected from wind and rain for such • Consider bringing your own fold- ger or in a wheelbarrow.” needs.” ing cart that takes up less space than a Keep this in mind during the up- In good weather, the open boat ride wheelbarrow. coming ferry outage (see article on this can be a pleasant experience. In inclem- • Many islanders park their main ve- page), and stock up on gasoline ahead ent weather the ride can be challeng- hicles on the Anacortes side and use of time. (Those friends with pickups ing. Passengers are urged to use caution their “beater” cars on the island. Park- will come in handy, but remember that when walking up and down the ramps ing will be at a premium so give yourself only two six-gallon containers may be transported at a time.) and ramp aprons. The ferry crew is usu- extra time. The rules for transporting gasoline ally right on the spot to help anyone • If you need to transport a vehicle are posted at the ferry landings on who needs assistance. across Guemes Channel, you can con- both sides, at skagitcounty.net, and on tact a barge service such as San Juan linetime.org. Skagit Transit provides Enterprises. Skipper and Guemes prop- Note that the rules for transport- on-island shuttle erty owner Dan Crookes has always ing gasoline do not apply to diesel Skagit Transit is stationing a bus done his best to accommodate Guemes fuels—there are no restrictions on on Guemes to provide transportation customers. transporting diesel. While gasoline is to and from the ferry dock. The bus is Further information can be found at classified by the U.S. Department of scheduled to be available seven days a skagitcounty.net/ferry and linetime.org Transportation as a Class 1 hazardous material (explosive), diesel is a Class 3 week, by appointment. The full sched- or by contacting Rowe at 419-7618 or hazardous material (combustible). ule and instructions for making a shut- [email protected]. Nonetheless, Rowe told the Tide, tle reservation are available on a flyer Above all, take this opportunity “For safety reasons, we do not recom- inserted in this issue. to enjoy visiting with your neighbors. mend that anyone carry diesel in the The suggested rate for rides on the Most people on the island are really passenger compartment of a vehicle.” bus is $1.00 for adults and $.50 for chil- friendly, you know. The Guemes Tide September 2014 5 GIFD Trains With Live Fire at West Skagit Training Center photos by edith walden

Left: A managed fire inside a 20-foot steel shipping container creates training conditions for firefighters at the West Skagit Training Center. Above: Guemes volunteer firefighters cool off after the training; from left are Dan Burnett, Nancy White, Larry Pyke, and Olivia Snell.

page 1 of the June 2012 Tide). The volunteers also practiced using The main training event fully charged hoses and the proper happens inside a 20-foot steel way to safely enter a burning building shipping container that has been through a door. By Edith Walden equipped with safety features such as GIFD plans to conduct training at On June 28, Guemes Island vol- sprinklers. A controlled fire is built with the center throughout the year. unteer firefighters Dan Burnett, Tom burning pallets at one end of the en- Thanks go to Mount Erie Fire Fouts, Gerry Francis, Larry Pyke, Olivia closure. The firefighters, in protective District 11’s Chief Mike Noyes, Joshua Snell, Mark Spahr, and Nancy and Bob clothing and with breathing apparatus, Hunter, Kirk Patterson, and Doug White attended a daylong live-fire train- then enter the building to experience Thompson who volunteered to serve ing at the West Skagit Training Center. the life of the fire as it produces smoke, Guemes that day while GIFD firefight- They were assisted by Guemes Island gas, and intense heat. ers were training. Fire Department (GIFD) volunteers Deb Bear, Diane Murray, and Lorraine Francis. The certified instructors and Gerry Francis Appointed Fire Chief staff were from Anacortes and District By Edith Walden 13 fire departments. On July 14, Guemes Island District 17 fire commissioners unanimously accepted The West Skagit Fire Training Center the resignation of Mike Stamper as fire chief and appointed Gerry Francis as the new was completed last year on the Fire Dis- chief. The position comes with a $650 per month salary. trict 13 Summit Park Station grounds, Commissioner Chip Bogosian reported that Chief Risk Officer Sheryl Brandt of using contributions from the Guemes, Enduris, the department’s insurance carrier, advised the commissioners to hire an Mount Erie, Fire District 13, and Ana- independent party to conduct an investigation into Stamper’s claim of workplace cortes fire departments. Previously, vol- harassment (see article on page 5 of the July-August Tide). unteers had to travel to North Bend to At a commissioners’ meeting on August 11, Bogosian reported that Brandt had train in simulated structure fires. referred him to an attorney in Olympia to handle the investigation. The commission- The regional training center also en- ers voted unanimously to provide to the attorney a list of individuals who might be familiar with details concerning the harassment claim. sures that all area departments receive At Commissioner Tom Murphy’s suggestion, the commissioners agreed to draft the same training, which improves the policies and procedures for handling any future harassment claims within the fire efficiency and quality of mutual-aid re- department. sponses such as at the Clark Point fire in Commissioner Deb Bear and Chief Francis were appointed to draft the policy. 2012 on Guemes Island (see article on 6 The Guemes Tide September 2014 Guemes Driver Jailed Welcome, Samuel Phone-Book Team for DUI at Ferry Dock Eli Greenlaw Seeks Help By Edith Walden By Carol Harma According to police reports, on Au- A few copies of the 2013–2014 gust 1 at about 1:30 p.m., a ferry crew Guemes Island Telephone Directory member at the Anacortes landing ob- are still available for $5 at the Guemes served a maroon Toyota Highlander Island Community Church and at the moving backward in the loading line. Guemes Island Library. A number of cars were honking and Work will soon begin on the 2015 swerving to avoid being hit. The crew directory; your corrections are needed. member ran to the car and instructed family greenlaw courtesy If you have changed your address, the 53-year-old driver to put her foot phone, or email information, please on the brake, which she did. send corrections before the end of The woman appeared confused, and December. Changes can be made by when asked to turn her vehicle off, she contacting Anne Passarelli at 299-2549 restarted it. The deckhand directed traf- or [email protected] or Carol Harma fic around her and the Anacortes police Samuel Eli Greenlaw was born to at 293-5784 or [email protected]. were called and responded to the scene. Megan and Michael Greenlaw on June A “mailbox” and forms will also be The police were told that the 24. He weighed 8 pounds and 7 ounces available at the shelter at the Guemes Guemes resident had been previously and was 20¾ inches long. Michael is ferry landing. Updates to the printed warned by ferry crew members about the son of Gail and Bill Greenlaw and phone directory and LineTime’s online her intoxication. was raised on the island. Michael and “Guemes Directory” can be made on The officers observed clear signs of Megan are stationed at Beale Air Force a change-of-information form that is intoxication. In addition to her slurred Base in California, where Michael is a available on LineTime (linetime.org). speech, the woman was unable focus, staff sergeant with the Air Force. The entries in the “Businesses and could not complete a finger-to-nose test, Services for Hire” section (the yellow and couldn’t stand with her feet togeth- pages at the end of the directory) will be er or walk without losing her balance. purged this year. To have a listing in the She initially denied having consumed Store Gains 15 Years 2015 directory, individuals and island any alcohol but admitted having taken a By Win Anderson businesses must resubmit their contact number of prescription medications. Sunset magazine’s “Best Islands in information (three lines only). These She was taken into custody and her the West” edition has managed to put listings are free and are available only to car was impounded. A portable breath Guemes Island in some pretty heady island residents. test indicated a blood alcohol level of company. In Sunset’s view, we are appar- The phone book has been published approximately twice the legal limit. ently rubbing shoulders with the likes of as a community service by the Women’s She was booked into the Skagit Maui, Catalina, Kodiak, Oahu, Bain- Fellowship since the 1970s. The County Jail and cited for driving under bridge, and Vancouver islands. nonprofit venture is accomplished by the influence. Guemians are not unfamiliar with volunteers. Because the membership of this kind of promotional “Best Of” dis- the Women’s Fellowship is declining, covery. But it would be nice if Sunset additional volunteers from the com- •Save the Date• performed due diligence in the fact- munity are needed. Any small com- Editors’ note: This section lists island checking department. Sorry, Ander- mitment to proofread or contact events we think readers might want son’s General Store opened in 1998, neighbors would be welcome. Many to know about more than a month in not 1983. eyes can be more alert to community advance. To read the Guemes entry or the changes—especially to newcomers ••On October 2, the Gathering lunch- entire article about all 30 islands, visit and those who have left the island. A es will resume. Lunches will be served tinyurl.com/best30. volunteer to coordinate business and on Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 As if that weren’t enough publicity services entries would be welcome, as p.m. at the Guemes Island Community for one summer, the August 24 “Pacif- would someone with computer skills Church for a $4 donation. ic NW” section of the Seattle Times ran to help with data entry. ••On April 18, 2015, the next island an article about “non-ferry” islands that Contact Anne or Carol (see above) blood drive will be held. The last day to if you are interested in helping in any donate blood elsewhere will be Febru- (somewhat oddly) includes Guemes. ary 21, in order to be eligible for the Karen and Billy Everett, Mike way. The Women’s Fellowship hopes island drive. Gwost, and Dan Crookes all receive to continue the phone book into the coverage. future. The Guemes Tide September 2014 7 Hunting Season Returns County Hosts Public Deer hunting starts on Guemes (Game Management Units 407 and 419) with Forum September 17 an archery season September 1–26, followed by a muzzleloader season September Officials from Skagit County will 27 to October 5. The first modern firearm (shotgun) season is October 11–31. host a Public Forum on Wednesday, There are no restrictions on the sex or age of the first deer taken during any of September 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. the hunts this year. at the Community Center. The second archery season will be November 26 through December 31. Muzzle- The meeting features an impressive loader hunters will be allowed again November 27 through December 15, and the lineup: county commissioners Ron second modern firearm season is November 13–16, according to the State Depart- Wesen, Kenneth Dahlstedt, and Sharon ment of Fish and Wildlife. Dillon; Sheriff Will Reichardt; Jennifer Second deer (antlerless) permits are available for Game Management Unit 419. Johnson, director of the Public Health Hunters may enter private property only with permission, whether posted or and Community Services Department, not. Report trespassing to the sheriff’s office via the 911 line. and Corinne Story, the department’s Other hunting violations such as shooting over or along a road, hunting with environmental public-health manager; artificial lights or with night-vision equipment, hunting drunk or impaired, or Planning Director Dale Pernula; Parks hunting more than a half hour before sunrise or later than a half hour after sunset Director Brian Adams; and, from the should be reported to the State Patrol at 757-1175. Public Works Department, Director Thanks to Felix Edmunds for posting this information. Dan Berentson, Engineering Division Manager Paul Randall-Grutter, and Ferry Operations Division Manager Candidate Forum on September 21 Rachel Rowe. Precinct committee chairs Gail Nicolls (Democrat) and Allen Bush Jr. (Repub- lican) are sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Sunday, September 21, from 1:30 to Are You Ready for 3:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Renewable Energy? Candidates in local contested races will be invited to attend and make opening Consultations and closing statements. A moderator will ask candidates for answers to submitted with Ian Woofenden questions. Nationally known renewable expert This will be a chance to get to know Home Power magazine senior editor Burn Ban in Effect the candidates. A new Skagit County Author of Wind Power for Dummies A modified burn ban was declared commissioner will be chosen in the No- by the Skagit County Fire Marshal ef- vember 4 general election. All county Renewable Energy Systems fective July 15 in unincorporated Skagit voters are eligible to vote for the Dis- County. Such a ban restricts outdoor trict 3 position being vacated by Sharon Energy Efficient burning to recreational fires only— Home Strategies Dillon. A new county assessor will also those used for cooking and pleasure, Guemes Island using charcoal and firewood. Such fires be chosen in November. Renewable Energy Tours must be in 16-inch high enclosures no The last day to update your registra- more than 3 feet across. Other restric- tion is October 6; the last day to regis- [email protected] tions apply (see linetime.org). ter to vote is October 27. Ballots will be 360-770-1520 mailed on October 17. 8 The Guemes Tide September 2014 A Salute to Our Island Educators • Shirley Margeson is a substitute teacher in grades K–6 in the Anacortes By Edith Walden for area families who are homeschooling School District. She taught 2nd grade As island students return to the their children. Cumulative education in the Edmonds School District, tu- classroom, so do a number of islanders experience: 23 years. tored in an Indian education program who participate in educational districts • Kathy Finks volunteers in the Ana- in Edmonds, and taught at Edmonds throughout the area. With summer va- cortes School District, working with Community College in a program that cation ending for educators, the Tide small groups of advanced students and helped bridge students who were fin- wants to pay tribute to those who are sometimes tutoring in writing and ishing their GED requirements or who currently dedicating their time to pre- math. She has volunteered in 2nd grade were returning to school after a long ab- pare the next generation for successful at Fidalgo Elementary School and in 6th sence and needed to brush up on their and meaningful lives. grade at Island View Elementary. She skills before taking college courses. Cu- During the preparation of this ar- hopes to follow some of her students mulative education experience: 20 years. ticle, many people suggested including this year in middle school. She started • George Meekins has been volun- past educators as well. Guemes is rich her teaching career in the Peace Corps, teering as a mentor/tutor for Anacortes with educators; we elected to fill our teaching English as a second language. middle-school and high-school students pages with brief notes about the contri- She taught in Cleveland, Ohio, in an for 10 years. He also volunteered at Fi- butions of those who are currently ac- elementary cross-cultural program and dalgo Elementary School for 4 years in tive in schooling. We apologize if we’ve taught humanities at St. Edward School their buddy-system program that pairs a missed anyone (let us know). and Overlake School in the Seattle area child with an adult to help with home- • Dawn Ashbach works as a sub- for 18 years. Cumulative education ex- work and other projects. He taught stitute school counselor for the Ana- perience: 52 years. math, science, and research part-time in cortes School District. She worked as a • Marsha Hanson is the principal of the Home Education Partnership pro- counselor at Anacortes High School for La Conner Middle School and La Con- gram. Cumulative education experience: 10 years and for 8 years at Anacortes ner High School, a position she’s held 15 years. Middle School. She taught in elemen- for 7 years. She was the principal of • Charmaine Murphy teaches in and tary school in Anacortes and Spokane Manson Secondary School in Manson, is the owner and director of Fidalgo Bay and was a teacher at Secret Harbor for 4 Washington, (grades 7–12) for 19 years Montessori, positions she’s held for 10 years. Cumulative education experience: and also taught grades 2–6 in Manson. years. She taught preschool in Anacortes 28 years. Cumulative education experience: 32 and Mount Vernon and taught at Pacific • Chris Damarjian is a substitute sci- years. Crest School, a Seattle Montessori ence teacher for grades 4–6 at Mount • Gail Greenlaw has been a paraedu- school, for 5 years. Cumulative educa- Erie Elementary School in Anacortes. In cator at Mount Erie Elementary School tion experience: 23 years. 1997, she piloted the position of science for 15 years. She volunteered in elemen- • Sharyn Richmond has been a specialist at the elementary level and tary school for 10 years while raising her school-bus driver for the Anacortes taught science in all grades at all Ana- children. She was also a craft teacher at School District for 8 years. She was the cortes elementary schools. Cumulative Anacortes Christian School for 4 years. Guemes driver last year. As the Tide education experience: 17 years. Cumulative education experience: 29 went to print, she had not yet received • Carol Deach has been privately tu- years. her assignment for this year. Cumulative toring children with special needs for • Nancy Larsen is a volunteer tutor in education experience: 8 years. 4 years. She specializes in autism. She an after-school program in the Kershaw • Sue Roberts has been teaching part- was a tutor for 6 years in the Grange- County School District in Camden, time for 3 years in the Anacortes School ville School District in Idaho and tu- South Carolina. She has taught mul- District’s Local Artists in the Schools tored in Stanwood middle schools. She tiple subjects in grades K–10 in public program. She was a teacher and chil- was also a special-needs instructor at the and private schools in South Carolina, dren’s program director for 6 years at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in North Carolina, California, Washing- Crealde School of Art in Winter Park, Woodinville and at the Tulalip Indian ton, Tennessee, El Salvador, and Mon- Florida. She teams with Janice Veal in Reservation. Cumulative education ex- treal. Her specialty is teaching English the fall and spring to conduct art camp perience: 17 years. for speakers of other languages. Cumu- during early dismissal weeks. Cumula- • Sophie Dobra has been home- lative education experience: 44 years. tive education experience: 9 years. schooling her children for 18 years. • Linda Lewis has been teaching 1st • Cecilia Spahr volunteers as a teach- Prior to that she taught preschool. She grade in a Spanish dual-language pro- er’s aide at Twin City Elementary School is now teaching at the Greenwoodtree gram at Madison Elementary School in Stanwood, where her grandchildren Cooperative Homeschool Program, an in Mount Vernon for 8 years. She also attend school. She has taught grades enrichment program and parent coop- taught grades K–6 in Los Angeles. Cu- K–2 in Arlington, Olympia, Bellevue, erative for grades 2–8 in Mount Vernon mulative education experience: 21 years. (continued on page 9) The Guemes Tide September 2014 9

SALUTE TO EDUCATORS Cumulative education experience: 34 A Local Rope (continued from page 8) years. Champion and Burlington. She was a reading spe- • Nancy White is a paraeducator and cialist and taught special education for manages library operations at Mount 19 years. Cumulative education experi- Erie Elementary School. She conducts a ence: 35 years. Library Lunch enrichment program and • Kim Stamper will be working at runs the annual Book Fair. She has also win anderson Cap Sante High School, both on site driven a school bus and been a substi- and with remote distance-learning stu- tute bus driver on Guemes. Cumulative dents. She has worked in the Anacortes education experience: 20 years. High School’s credit-retrieval program • Tim Wittman has been the school and has taught in Fidalgo, Island View, psychologist for the Burlington-Edison and Mount Erie elementary schools. For School District for 19 years. He is cur- 12 years she taught in and was headmas- rently working in a birth-to-6th-grade ter of the Home Education Partnership dual-language school and teaches guitar program. Cumulative education experi- during his lunch hour. Tim worked as ence: 27 years. a psychologist in the Ellensburg School • Janice Veal teaches in the Anacortes District for 11 years, taught at Central School District’s Local Artists in the Washington University, and has worked Schools Program. She taught elementary as a consulting psychologist in school students in the Anacortes and Burling- districts. Cumulative education experi- Anna Prewitt demonstrates her technique. ton school districts and also worked as ence: 32 years. a substitute, and then taught in the • Melody Young has been a substitute By Win Anderson Anacortes Community and Youth Arts teacher in Anacortes and La Conner Twelve-year-old Anna Prewitt doesn’t program. Cumulative education experi- for 4 years, teaching grades K–12. She consider herself an elite athlete. But put ence: 45 years. has taught kindergarten in the Mount a jump rope in this seventh grader’s • Patricia Waller teaches 4th grade Vernon School District and the Wah- hands, and you’d better stand back— in the Coupeville School District on luke School District, taught English for it becomes a fan. Whidbey Island. She taught language speakers of other languages in Sedro- Last spring during the Mount Erie arts in middle school there for 17 years Woolley for 2 years, and has worked in School Challenge, Anna, on her first and has also taught in Kirkland and Bel- other bilingual programs. Cumulative try, beat the previous record (210) for levue. She plans to retire when she is 70. education experience: 10 years. the One-Minute Speed Jump by a few jumps. Her second try was even better. On the third and final run the school record was stomped, dismembered, and shattered as she racked up a flawless total of 267 jumps in 60 seconds, alternat- ing between skipping and paired-foot jumps. Anna doesn’t train for competition, but the soccer and volleyball player shared her simple techniques of prefer- ring a thin rope, crouching a bit to keep the rope altitude down, and jumping as low as possible. Anna is the daughter of islanders David Prewitt and Leslie Tysseling.

Notice Fire Commissioners’ regular meeting, September 8, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Public welcome. 10 The Guemes Tide September 2014

SAMISH CANOE “The ancestors were guid- (continued from page 1) ing us,” Lily-Rose and Sam very humble and respectful way and to reflected later—guiding and help each one [of us] to grow stronger.” blessing their journey, the el- ders knew, as an honored A whale blessing guest. On Potlatch Beach, at the home of Samish tribal members Jackie Bohn The landing (Tenas Skwa-Ta’-ah), her granddaugh- What had started three ter Monica Clifton, and Monica’s son days before as an almost spur- and daughter, Sam Barr and Lily-Rose of-the-moment impulse by Day, four generations of Samish and Sam to go on a canoe-camp- their guests waited for the first arrival ing trip to Cypress Island had of a Samish canoe at this historic site turned into something much in almost 100 years. more significant. As Sam talk- In 1986, Janice Veal and Dawn Ash- ed to his great-grandmother bach were given access to Samish tribal about the trip, she suggested archives by late tribal chairman Ken that the group come to Pot- Hansen for a paper they were preparing latch Beach to camp, where edith walden for coursework at Western Washington they would also learn about University. and sense the presence of their According to their research, in about Samish ancestors. Quickly, a 1873, the Samish moved their settle- traditional canoe landing and Skipper Sam Barr helps pull the canoe ashore as his ment from South Beach near the marsh gathering was planned. grandmother, Carol Ann Truex (center), looks on. to the “New Guemes Village” on the After crossing Guemes west shore of Guemes. There they built Channel, the paddlers stopped on the to come ashore in honor of the long- a 480-foot longhouse where up to 150 shores of Yellow Bluff for lunch. As they house and their ancestors. people resided. By 1912, the village was rounded the point after returning to the In a moving tribute to those who used primarily as a summer residence, water and could be seen from the land- had gone before, Tsul-ton welcomed the and by 1917, ceremonial use of the site ing point, hearts quickened. paddlers to their ancestral village. ended. Tsul-ton began drumming and sing- Now, Samish members and friends ing a ceremonial song. The canoe pulled Night of the supermoon waited for the first sight of the ceremo- close to the shore with paddles raised in After a traditional feast of salmon nial canoe. As the sun glistened on the honor. A customary request for permis- and steamers, Tsul-ton spoke of old waves, suddenly, within 50 feet of shore, sion to come ashore was not necessary times, and Rosie, Samish cultural direc- a gray whale spouted and then breached since the paddlers were coming to their tor, spoke of her grandfather Gus Stone, in front of the onlookers, slapping its homeland, but canoe skipper Barr greet- who was born in the longhouse at this barnacled tail as it reentered the water. ed those on shore and stated their intent site. She shared Samish history and tra- ditions, reminding guests of how all are intertwined culturally. Sam addressed the gathering in Samish and then English, expressing his win anderson appreciation for those who had come to witness the historic landing. Stories were told around a campfire under the year’s closest full moon, and visions of next year’s gathering began to stir in heads and hearts, growing stronger. Perhaps the great whale will come with another blessing, tribal members hope.

Editors’ note: For more about Samish history, see tinyurl.com/GuemesSamish. A video of the canoe event is being prepared and will be announced in the next Paddlers prepare to launch the canoe next to the Anacortes-side ferry terminal. issue of the Tide. The Guemes Tide Community Calendar September 2014

When What Time Where Contact Sept. 1, Mon. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Labor Day Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 GIPAC 6:00 pm Church Allen Bush, Jr. 293-7439 A Course in Miracles Study Group 6:30 pm 4709 S Shore Dr Cleo Bouffiou 466-1382 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Sept. 2, Tues. Nidra Yoga Meditation 9:15 am Church Anne Jackets 293-0530 Meditation 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Sept. 3, Wed. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Zumba* 9:00 - 10:00 am Hall Elke Macartney 770-7831 Women's Fellowship/Quilting 11:00 am Church Anne Passarelli 299-2549 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Kundalini Yoga 5:00 - 6:30 pm Church Constance Mayer 299-3358 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Sept. 5, Fri. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Meditation 8:00 - 10:00 am 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 6, Sat. Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 7, Sun. Church Service 9:30 am Church Yadi Young 293-9271 Sept. 8, Mon. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Fire Commissioners Meeting 7:00 pm Fire Hall Chip Bogosian 293-2760 Historical Society 7:30 pm Church Carol Deach 708-2726 Sept. 9, Tues. Nidra Yoga Meditation 9:15 am Church Anne Jackets 293-0530 Brown Bag Book Club 1:30 pm Connie Snell 705-3589 Meditation 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Knitting Night 7:30 pm Pellett's Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 10, Wed. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Zumba* 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Hall Elke Macartney 770-7831 Women's Fellowship/Quilting 11:00 am Church Anne Passarelli 299-2549 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Kundalini Yoga 5:00 - 6:30 pm Church Constance Mayer 299-3358 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Sept. 11, Thu. Men's Book Club 7:00 pm Church George Meekins 840-9391 Sept. 12, Fri. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Meditation 8:00 - 10:00 am 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept.13, Sat. Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 14, Sun. Church Service 9:30 am Church Yadi Young 293-9271 Church 100th Anniversary Celebration 11:30 am Church Bob Anderson 293-2770 Pastor Sally Balmer's Installation 2:30 PM Church Yadi Young 293-9271 Sept. 15, Mon. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 A Course in Miracles Study Group 6:30 pm 4709 S Shore Dr Cleo Bouffiou 466-1382 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Library Book Club 8:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 All events listed are open to the public (some require preregistration). Asterisk (*) indicates fee for event. The Guemes Tide Community Calendar September 2014

When What Time Where Contact Sept. 16, Tues. Nidra Yoga Meditation 9:15 am Church Anne Jackets 293-0530 Meditation 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Sept. 17, Wed. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Zumba* 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Hall Elke Macartney 770-7831 Women's Fellowship/Quilting 11:00 am Church Anne Passarelli 299-2549 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Kundalini Yoga 5:00 - 6:30 pm Church Constance Mayer 299-3358 County Public Forum 5:30 pm Hall Rachel Rowe 419-7618 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Church Sue Gwost 293-5708 Sept. 18, Thu. GICCA meeting 7:00 pm Hall Julie Pingree 293-2296 Sept. 19, Fri. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Meditation 8:00 - 10:00 am 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 20, Sat. Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 21, Sun. Church Service 9:30 am Church Yadi Young 293-9271 Candidates Forum 1:30 - 3:30 pm Hall Gail Nicolls 293-9540 Sept. 22, Mon. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Healthful Living 6:30 - 8:00 pm Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Sept. 23, Tues. Nidra Yoga Meditation 9:15 am Church Anne Jackets 293-0530 First Day of Meditation 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Autumn Knitting Night 7:30 pm Pellett's Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 24, Wed. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Zumba* 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Hall Elke Macartney 770-7831 Women's Fellowship/Quilting 11:00 am Church Anne Passarelli 299-2549 Kundalini Yoga 5:00 - 6:30 pm Church Constance Mayer 299-3358 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 26, Fri. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Meditation 8:00 - 10:00 am 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996 Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Sept. 27, Sat. Library open 2:00 - 4:00 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Black and White Dinner* - advanced 5:00 pm Hall Emma Schroder 588-1639 tickets only Sept. 28, Sun. Church Service 9:30 am Church Yadi Young 293-9271 Sept. 29, Mon. Strength-Building Group 7:30 - 8:15 am Church Dyvon Havens 293-0221 Library open 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm Library Carol Pellett 293-8128 Cemetery Commission 6:00 pm Fire Hall Angie Veal 941-1930 Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm Hall Sue Gwost 293-5708 Sept. 30, Tues. Nidra Yoga Meditation 9:15 am Church Anne Jackets 293-0530 Meditation 6:30 - 7:30 pm 7133 Glencoe Ln Jon Prescott 929-6996

UPCOMING Ferry Outage: Wednesday, September 24 through Tuesday, October 14 Gathering Lunch, Thursday, October 2, 11:30 am - 12:15 pm, Church To add your event, email: [email protected] (by the 15th of the month). The Guemes Tide September 2014 13 Malia Prescott Eugene Gwost Completes Marine Program Graduates From UW By Edith Walden posite Manufac- Proud parents turing Association Suzie and Mike (ACMA); basic ivy gwost Gwost, siblings Ivy and advanced ma- jon prescott and Daniel, and rine electronic in- grandfather George staller certification Park all attended from the National graduation cere- Marine Electron- monies on June 20 ics Association; at Whidbey High and a universal School to celebrate refrigerant han- Eugene’s cum- dling license from laude graduation the Environmental from Skagit Valley Protection Agency. College (SVC). Gwost was Eugene com- awarded a first- pleted the two-year place scholarship program at SVC of $2,000 by the and its Northwest Western Chapter Center of Excel- Eugene Gwost attends Skagit Valley College of the ACMA. He graduation ceremonies. lence for Marine used the money Manufacturing & Technology in Ana- to take a summer class in ultrasonic cortes, earning an associate technical art nondestructive testing through SVC. degree in marine maintenance technol- He is also employed as a lab aide at the ogy. Northwest Center of Excellence for Ma- He accumulated a slew of other cer- rine Manufacturing & Technology. Malia Prescott graduated from the Univer- tifications and licenses along the way in Gwost will return to SVC in Sep- sity of Washington in June. SVC’s outstanding marine-technology tember to finish a final class to receive Malia Prescott, daughter of Jon and program: micro-certifications in basic his certification from ABYC as a corro- Sandra Prescott and granddaughter of composites and composite tooling; ma- sion technician. He’s considering taking Bob and Jacquie Prescott, graduated on rine diesel technician certification from another 23 credits to earn an additional June 13 from the University of Wash- the American Boat and Yacht Council associate degree in composite manufac- ington with a B.S. in environmental sci- (ABYC); marine electrician certification turing. ence and natural resource management. from ABYC; vacuum infusion process Congratulations are in order for his Her studies concentrated in wildlife certification from the American Com- significant accomplishments. conservation and she minored in sta- tistics. Malia was on the Dean’s List all Silent Film With a Live Soundtrack three quarters of her senior year, earning a 3.5 or higher GPA. She has returned to the island, where she will continue working another two years towards a master’s degree in bi- ology. She is studying online through Miami University’s advanced inquiry program in Cleveland. The program partners with the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Woodland Park Zoo in Se- edith walden attle, where Malia also works to complete her course work. She is hoping to find career-related employment in the area. Her long-term goal is to work with From left, cellist Paula Hochhalter, violist Karie Prescott, and violinists Scott Hosfield citizen science programs. and Maria Newman accompany a silent film at the Guemes Island Chamber Music Congratulations to Malia, a past Series summer concert on July 5. Guemes Gold Scholarship winner. 14 The Guemes Tide September 2014 Guemes’s Church Turns 100 church has another guess coming. Just let our good ladies alone, parson, and they will build a hall and a church too.” Though the Church building was not constructed until some years later, the group did eventually return to meeting in the Community Center.

A church is formed According to Church minutes, during a service in the summer of 1914, Reverend Hudson asked, “How many would covenant together to organize a church?” Ten said they would do so, including Frank and Gertrude Ma- gill, early settlers who were active in the istorical S ociety G uemes I sland H istorical C ourtesy photos Church and community. (The Fellow- ship Hall at the Church was later named after them.) The new members included Presbyterians, Congregationalists, and Baptists. The pastor “proposed they de- cide the church they desired and report the same to him and he would help or- The first Church services were conducted in the newly built Community Center. This ganize any Protestant church, and pro- picture of an early congregation is thought to have been taken in 1914. cure them a pastor, and he would retire in case it was desired to have some other Editors’ note: For the past two win- Early controversy than a Congregational Church, and all ters, Carol Harma has been scouring docu- A direct quote from original Church remain friends.” It was decided to have ments for information regarding the his- records suggests there was some early a Congregational Church, and a coun- tory of the Guemes Island Community controversy about conducting church cil was held on Sunday, September 13, Church, in preparation for the Church’s services at the Hall: “The services were 1914, to organize the Guemes Congre- 100th anniversary this year. She read conducted in a hall controlled by a La- gational Church. Reverend Hudson was 100 years of minutes from formal Church dies Club and situated on the main road its first minister. meetings and browsed through Win An- across the island from north to south Hudson was followed in 1918 by derson’s entire collection of editor Charley and about one half mile from the beach the Reverend A. I. Ferch. He preached Gant’s two Guemes Island newspapers, the at the south end of the road. Some ob- his first sermon on April 7, 1918, in Tillicum and the Beachcomber. What jections were made by those who con- the Community Center. Ferch remi- follows is a very condensed history of the trolled the hall to the services being nisced in 1924 in an article in the Ana- Church’s early beginnings. conducted in the hall. The services were cortes American, acknowledging that first transferred to the School House, lo- impressions can be lasting. “For one By Carol Harma cated near the center of the island, but who was a stranger dropping into a hall From at least the beginning of the not the center of the population. The which was used frequently for Saturday 20th century, church services were held conviction was growing that the island night dances, with little or no chance at the Guemes Island schoolhouse, of- needed something permanent in the to tidy up, the first impression was that ficiated by visiting ministers from Ana- way of a religious organization and steps the prevailing tendency lay in the direc- cortes. A Sunday School was organized were taken toward the organization of a tion of what these Saturday night gath- in 1912. church.” erings suggested. There were cigarette In 1914, Reverend J. D. Hudson Just who these contentious ladies stubs, bottles, waste papers, remnants of from Pilgrim Congregational Church were is unknown, but many of the same lunches, promiscuously scattered over of Anacortes began conducting regular women who were responsible for the the floor.” He did not judge the Church religious services on the island. Initially building of the Community Center by his first visit, however. His deeper these were held at the newly built Com- were involved in the formation of the impression was that the small congrega- munity Center/Hall (see the March is- Church. In April 1912, Charley Gant tion was really interested in the Church sue of the Tide for the history of Com- wrote in the Tillicum, “The preach- and wanted its own building. It was munity Center, which was completed er who wants the people of Guemes to Reverend Ferch’s dream to help them at- 100 years ago). change the public hall enterprise into a tain one. The Guemes Tide September 2014 15

A meeting was held in grounds in a variety of 1917 to purchase property Protestant denominations. for a future place of wor- Today’s church is commit- ship. Two lots were con- ted to serving our com- sidered. One was located a munity, and the building quarter mile from the ferry is used for meetings and and was offered by Jack events by many commu- Kidd for $40. Another site nity groups, among them was near the cemetery and Men’s Breakfast, Women’s was offered for free by Har- Fellowship, Community ry Howard. The vote was Soup Supper, the Gather- eight to one for Jack Kidd’s ing lunches, Holiday Ba- property (Kidd had also do- zaar, Science Camp, Betty nated the half acre that the Crookes Guemes Gold Community Center had The Guemes Congregational Church was built in 1920. Scholarship receptions, the been built on). The Ladies Guemes Island Histori- Aid donated $20, the Women’s Chris- large. He worked with the Congrega- cal Society, the Guemes Island Plan- tian Temperance Union gave $4, and tional Building Society to obtain assis- ning Advisory Committee, island blood the rest was given by Church members. tance. A committee also raised funds drives, the annual Community Holiday from supporters in Anacortes as well as Dinner, the Memorial Day plant sale Church building erected on Guemes. In 1920, the building was and bake sale, various meditation and in 1920 completed at a cost of $1,334.65 (the exercise groups and classes, and as an In December 1919, a special meet- equivalent of $15,909 in 2014). It was emergency kitchen in case of an island ing of Church members decided to dedicated April 18, 1920. catastrophe. build a bungalow-style chapel and to The original building, with a num- A 100th anniversary celebration will hire a carpenter rather than seek volun- ber of additions over the years, is still in be held on Sunday, September 14. All teer labor. As Reverend Ferch explained, use today. Like the original congrega- islanders are invited to attend (see article the resources of these people were not tion, today’s members represent back- on page 21).

Bringing in the Hay, Year After Year edith walden

Arn (left) and Glen Veal gather bales of hay for their 75 head of cattle. They harvested 200 tons of hay this summer. The Veal brothers have been haying for 43 years. Their father started haying on Guemes (with horses) in 1951. The Veals are one of three island families who still raise cattle and hay, along with the Shoultzes and the Bushes. Marv Shoultz put up 82 tons of hay this summer for his 32 head; he’s been haying for 80 years. Al Bush Sr. and Allen Bush Jr. sold 20 tons of hay they brought in this year; they are leasing pasture for 90 animals. Al Sr. has been haying for 60 years. 16 The Guemes Tide September 2014 Bob Bradley: Mussel Man By Tim Wittman ued to return to their island Guemes Island attracts. home, treasuring everything We all have found our way Guemes has to offer. Bob to this place, fondly referred considers himself a 50/50 to as “the Rock” by some resident of Guemes Island, and “Dog Island” by others, spending part of his off- and here we have chosen to island time enjoying con- stay. Our stories are as varied dominium living near the as the people who live here. Pike Place Market in Seattle. Bob Bradley is a good ex- Bob is an active participant ample. in island life, including the Bob was born and raised many gatherings and func- in Kirkwood, Missouri. He tions at Seaway Hollow and has always loved the out- the Community Center, bi- doors and spent many hours cycling around the island, and days fishing for bass, and running in the annual trout, catfish, and crappie in Dog Island Run, where he the lakes and streams of Mis- has taken first place in his souri, ever cognizant of the age group numerous times. lurking copperhead snakes. Bob and his compan- Bob’s curiosity and cre- ion, Camille Seligman, can ative interests began early; often be found beachcomb- he recalls building a wooden Bob Bradley harvests a passel of mussels from his “farm.” ing, bicycling together, and boat (basically a wooden box harvesting the delicious crab with caulked seams) with a friend and At this same time, Marty learned and shellfish available at low tide. floating the Merrimac River. An engi- from a coworker about a quiet little Bob first enjoyed Pacific Northwest neer by degree (Purdue University), Bob place called Guemes Island, and sug- mussels at a Seattle restaurant. It became met his wife, Marty, over Christmas gested that they check it out. Boarding a favorite meal and has, by now, become break. She was living in Webster Grove, the M/V Almar, Bob and Marty inves- a passion. Bob is likely one of the few a student at the University of Missouri, tigated a larger piece of acreage on the “mussel farmers” in our area. and one thing led to another. In 1978, south side of the island. On their return An observant guy, Bob witnessed Bob, Marty, and their four children trip to Anacortes, Bob met ferry captain these delectable mollusks growing on moved to the Seattle area, where he Ray Separovich and told him about his buoys, pilings, ropes, his anchor line, started a high-tech business. plans and interests. There was plenty of and virtually everywhere and on any- time to talk during the 15-minute cross- thing that was permanently or semi- Discovering the Rock ing on the slow-moving Almar. Shortly after coming to the Pacif- Ray promised to be on the watch ic Northwest, Bob, at age 45, climbed for any properties that might be Mount Rainier “because it was there.” of interest. Although 30 percent of his fellow One month later, Ray called climbers did not complete the climb, Bob to say that a guy named Bob’s tenacity led him to the summit. Ralph Stockton, a pioneering fel- That same tenacity served Bob and low, was selling his waterfront Marty as they searched for a piece of Seaway Hollow home, built in paradise where they could take their 1953. According to Ray, Ralph photos by edith walden family for vacations to enjoy the out- cautioned that he would “only doors and get away from city life. Their sell it to a nice guy.” Bob turned initial search focused on property in the out to be that “nice guy.” Guemes Teanaway Creek area near Ellensburg— attracts . . . and she was looking a beautiful wooded area inhabited by for a “nice guy.” elk, deer, cougar, bear, tamarack, pine, aspen, native huckleberries, and a pris- Another kind of fishing tine trout stream running through the Sadly, Marty passed away in Bob displays a mussel that has been debearded floor of the canyon. 1999. Bob and his family contin- and scraped clean. The Guemes Tide September 2014 17 permanently submerged in salt water. Observation sparked idea. Regulations on Mussels Beginning in earnest about 30 years By Tim Wittman ago, Bob created a float system with a There are important regulations and safety considerations to keep in mind when line anchored to the bottom of the tide- farming or harvesting mussels. lands in front of his home. Initial at- You must have a shellfish license (available at Ace Hardware in Anacortes) and tempts met with mixed results. The first you are allowed to harvest 10 pounds of mussels per day. Mussel farming for personal use is restricted to private tidelands, not public beaches. float design was actually “too successful” Like any other bivalve, mussels are susceptible to red-tide infestation; call (800) as it became so heavy with mussels that 562-5632 before any harvest. Bob was unable to turn the float over to Mussels taken in public areas must be shucked on the beach and the shells make the harvest. returned to nature. Mussels harvested by the property owner on privately owned Then there was the issue of high tidelands are not required to be shucked on the beach. Mussel harvesting on private winds and strong tides that destroyed tidelands is restricted to the property owner and his/her immediate family or lessee some of Bob’s early floats. for their personal use; this does not include aunts, uncles, or cousins. Bob learned that timing is also a A special permit is required for individuals interested in introducing nonnative, factor in mussel farming, as the mussel but allowable, species of shellfish. spat is naturally released in the month The best source for information about the permit process is the Washington of May. Attempts to farm earlier or later State Department of Fish and Wildlife at (360) 902-2200. For those considering farming mussels or other forms of shellfish, including clams and oysters, Taylor Shellfish in the year resulted in a harvest of bar- in Bow is a great resource for purchasing spat and equipment, registering for classes, nacles rather than the sought-after blue and other information. The staff is available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (360) 432-3200, mussels (Mytilus trossulus) that are indig- seven days a week. enous to our area.

A feast of mussels ing off the barnacles on the mussel 2 tbsp. butter Through modification and experi- shells, because they will sour the cook- Mussels mentation, Bob created a float system, ing liquid. The “beard,” or strong pro- Add butter and garlic to about a using a two-foot-square piece of con- tein fibers that mussels secrete to anchor half-inch of wine in a pan and bring to struction foam board that proved to be them to objects in the water, must also a simmer. Place a single layer of mussels the perfect size for his immediate family be removed. in the simmering liquid. Remove mus- and occasional guests, providing a full “Pull it away from the hinged end sels from broth as soon as they open. summer of delectable dining. of the mussel,” Bob advises. Camille Serve immediately and eat. Repeat the During the daytime low summer usually takes over at this point and process until you run out of mussels. tides, after he checks the red-tide hot- thoroughly scrubs the cleaned shells (Discard any mussels that do not open.) line (Marine Toxins/PSP Hotline at with a vegetable brush. Bob notes that the cook doesn’t get to 800-562-5632), Bob will likely be wad- Bob’s favorite recipe is simple but eat until the end of the cooking. ing out into waist-high water to turn elegant in highlighting the natural fla- It’s a glorious way to celebrate the over the float and harvest (using heavy vors and texture of the mussels: summer’s bounty. Bob knows well the rubber gloves) a couple hundred mussels Cheap white wine (Bob gets his truth to the saying among tribes of the into a five-gallon bucket. from Costco) Salish Sea: “When the tide is out, the Bob then spends several hours scrap- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed table is set.”

Tower Arts Offers Fall Classes Tower Arts Studio offers its next ses- a parent will learn basic hand-building sion of six-week clay classes beginning techniques and surface designs while Tuesday, September 9. New this session working together making things in clay. is an evening mosaic sculpture class The class includes clay, glazes, and firing where students will hand-build a small and costs $75 for a pair (each additional animal or human form out of clay, and child is $30). then use fragments of tile, mirror, or A two-day workshop will be held other found objects to make a colorful on two Saturdays, October 4 and Octo- mosaic piece. ber 11, to teach students how to create A one-day clay workshop for par- their own clay portrait bust. ent and child will be held on Sunday, For complete information about September 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 classes and schedules, call Sue at 293- p.m. Children aged 6 through 14 and 8878 or visit towerartsstudio.com. 18 The Guemes Tide September 2014 Anacortes High Science Camp Grows School Honor Roll By Edith Walden Congratulations to the following Up to 28 children enjoyed current and former island students who using their brains and senses at made the Anacortes High School honor Science Camp every morning roll for the second semester: from June 30 to July 3. Wesley Bone 3.0–3.49 For the fourth year, retired Hallie Freeman 4.0 educators Kathy Finks, Carol Emma Moline 3.5–3.99 Harma, and Holiday Match- Sage Olson 4.0 ett organized science-based ac- Ryan Simonis 3.5–3.99 tivities and experiences for kids Nota Tsitsigaros 3.5–3.99 from 4 to 11. Small groups, or- Stella Tsitsiragos 4.0 ganized by age, moved from sta- Will Prewitt (left) and Isaiah Finks explore their sense tion to station as each teacher of touch at Science Camp. led the activities designed for Black and White that age group. Dinner on This year’s theme was the Brain and Five Senses. Campers studied a model brain; learned the signs of a stroke; considered their own brains; learned about the September 27 connections among actions, thoughts, and emotions; listened to birds and identi- When Emma Schroder saw the dec- fied them by their songs; smelled plants and herbs; touched objects with different orations at the jazz-and-wine School- textures; listened and told stories; played games; sang songs; and had fun! house Stage benefit in March, she was Parents and grandparents were appreciative of the immense effort the three inspired to organize a Black and White teachers extend for the program. The teachers extend their gratitude to all the par- Dinner event as a fundraiser for the ents and grandparents who pitched in to help. Special thanks go to Nat and Jen- Community Center. A Black and White nifer Whitman for song Dinner is a theme party where tradi- leading, Margaret Read Mac- tionally the decorations, guest attire, Donald for story reading, and food are all in colors of black or Leslie Tysseling for organiz- white. On September 27, the Guemes ing snacks, and to Sue and photos by edith walden Island Community Center Association Fred Sievers, Cecilia Spahr, (GICCA) will host a Black and White Gary Curtis, Les Larsen, Dinner. While the decorations will be Anna Prewitt, and Carol in keeping with the theme, guests are Deach for all their assistance not required to regulate their attire (this with the lessons. is Guemes, after all). Thanks also go to the Li- At 5 p.m. at the Community Center, brary, the Community Cen- guests will enjoy appetizers, an entrée ter, and the Church for pro- Kathy Finks (left) demonstrates the practical use of seat (pork, chicken, or vegetarian), salad, viding facilities. belts to youngsters (and Cecilia Spahr, right). vegetable side dish, and desserts, cooked by island “chefs” (this is not a potluck). Special beverages will also be provided Slow Loris to Host Open Studio and there are hopes for live music. Slow Loris will host its annual studio sale and open house on Sunday, September Fifty seats are available for the inti- 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7238 Square Harbor Road. In addition to buying T-shirts mate setting. Tickets must be purchased at sale prices, you can bring a fabric item that is at least 50 percent cotton to have screen-printed in your choice of six designs for just $5 per item. One of the designs in advance for $20, no later than Sun- will be Riff-Raff Coffee. Bring in your own T-shirt or other fabric item and Mycle Recycle day, September 7. No tickets will be (Michael Grennell) will print the design for you in black ink. Cards, prints, and other sold at the door. To purchase a ticket, apparel will also be for sale. Refreshments will be provided. contact Emma Schroder at 588-1639 Carson Parks will host an open house of his newly completed Knotweld Studio or any GICCA board member. at the same address. His finely crafted woodwork products will be on display and for Since the car ferry will be out of ser- sale. For more information, see knotweld.com. vice, this will be a wonderful way for Parking at the studio is limited; park below and walk up to the studio, if possible. islanders to enjoy an evening “out” and You can also visit the Shirt Shack at 11th Street and Q Avenue at Cap Sante Marina help the Community Center. in Anacortes for more Slow Loris products. And tell your friends that Slow Loris has If you would like to help Emma or- opened a store at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. More information is available at ganize the event, please give her a call. slowshirts.com and the Slow Shirts Facebook page. The Guemes Tide September 2014 19 Dog Island Dog Show a Howling Success By Edith Walden ized behavior, after a timeout she On August 16, at least 120 was a hands-down winner of the dog enthusiasts came to School- best or wackiest trick when she house Park to watch 36 dogs com- performed her break-dancing rou- pete in various contests at the tine (twice). Uni (Sue Roberts) first-ever Dog Island Dog-Days- won the ugliest-dog contest, al- of-Summer Dog Show. The very though numerous bystanders de- fun event was hosted as a fund- clared the pug to be “cute,” in his raiser by the Guemes Island His- defense. torical Society (GIHS). The Bark and Howl contest Marie Padovan of Catch the was judged by Dan Makus, and Wave Dog Training demonstrat- Alphie (Bea Cashetta) won with a ed an agility course with Shetland very consistent bark. sheepdogs Vibes and Splash, along Best of Show went to Sadie with her assistants Chet Katwyk and Sophie (Cathy Conley), and and his Australian shepherd Bun- the People’s Choice went to Lyla ny and Frank Mudge with his Bel- the fire dog (Olivia Snell). Thanks gian malinois Lorelei. The dogs go to Ron and Julie Flint of Mi- jumped over a course of gates, tercraft for making the plaques for crawled through a long tunnel, the two awards. and wove through a set of cones. From left, Cathy Conley, Sadie, and Sophie won Best of Tom Deach deserves a spe- Alice Collingwood of Sum- Show, while Olivia Snell and Lyla took home the People’s cial award for his excellent orga- mit Assistance Dogs (founded Choice Award. nization of the event, along with on Guemes Island) described the and encouraging emcee during the event all the participating members of interactions of volunteer puppy raiser as dogs and their owners lined up for GIHS. It takes a village of dog lovers Britt Bodin with Tara and Jackpot, who the eight contests. Judges Bill Testerman to put on a show like this. Credits and demonstrated skills of helping Britt take (who was also there in case of a need for thanks to the many others who helped off gloves and a jacket and picking up emergency vet care), Allen Bush Jr., and can be found in Tom’s letter to the edi- a cell phone and a credit card from the Marie Padovan had some hard choices tor on page 2. ground. to make among the many contestants. Besides being the highlight event of Sally Stapp-Brigham was a friendly the summer, the show raised $1,000 for And the winners are . . . the funding of an island museum. (And Shasta (Carol Deach) won the best yes, the GIHS team is already talking costume contest with a stuffed pig about next year’s show.) lashed onto her saddle for a piggyback ride. Madison (Rob- in Mittelstaedt) was the best- groomed dog. Emmett and Donna Davis won the lookalike contest. Kacy and Patricia Caufman won the on-leash obstacle course that required both the dog and the handler to navigate the course, which involved bal- photos by edith walden ancing, crawling through a tunnel, eating peanut butter, and weaving through cones with the dog in a cart. The pair’s winning time was one minute. Cody and Jazz (Richard Houghton) were the best pair. Donna Davis and Emmit took top honors in Though Abby (Gary Curtis) Shasta won the best costume award with this piggy- the lookalike contest. exhibited some rather unsocial- back ride. Shasta belongs to Carol and Tom Deach. 20 The Guemes Tide September 2014 Local Sea Stars Are in Distress kit harma edith walden

Left: Victims of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome show white patches, they lose their grip on their rocks, and their arms detach. Above: Later, the animal essentially dissolves.

By Kit Harma sea stars. El Niño conditions are not number and appearance of purple sea In the summer of 2013, divers in present at this time. stars was as it has been on the beach in central Puget Sound started noticing a The most recent scientific thinking front of my house since 1985. I saw the decline in the number of sea stars; the is that the cause of SWS is a pathogen. first sick sea stars on June 27. I didn’t Vel id ma core nam et, estem que si dolupta tecuptis arum que voleniscil im dus eium ut ones that remained were “wasting away.” The University of Washington, in con- recognize the first case because it looked molumendic te magnisti rent rateceatium ex etus doluptate eturibus, sed qui con eiur, The affected species were our iconic pur- junction with Cornell University, is tak- like the sea star had been a victim of ple starfish (Pisaster ochraceus), which is ing the lead in determining the cause of trauma. Certainly, I thought, no dis- sometimes orange; the mottled star (Ev- SWS. The questions that are yet to be ease could do this kind of damage—it asterias troschelii); the leather star (Der- answered are: Is this a new pathogen, or must be caused by a predator. As I fol- masterias imbricata); and six-armed stars have the sea stars lost their resistance to lowed the deterioration of a second ani- (Leptasterias). an existing pathogen; and why are only mal over four days, I realized that the sea stars affected? first animal had been in the last stage of Sea Star Wasting Syndrome wasting when I first saw it. The affected sea star’s arms (rays) Islanders monitor local habitat The number and condition of the curl up and over their bodies as if they Sea stars are the top predators in other purple sea stars in the area was as were trying to scratch their backs. White their neighborhoods. They eat every- normal. I expanded my search area to patches appear on their bodies and their thing, including each other. What will include Square Harbor, where I found arms “deflate.” They lose their grip on happen to their prey, and in the surfaces they normally cling to and turn, the food source of the eventually their arms seem to migrate prey when they are gone? away from their bodies. Next, their cen- To me SWS seems unique ter discs turn into shapeless blobs and as a natural event in that it is then into gooey messes and disappear. occurring simultaneously over This ghastly process can take place in a huge geographical area, it is as little as five days. The phenomenon readily observable, and its ef- has been named “Sea Star Wasting Syn- fects on the species are so dra- drome” (SWS). By the spring of this matic and swift. year SWS was observed from Alaska to I started looking for wast- San Diego. ing sea stars in my backyard There have been localized partial (Long Bay) in mid-May when die-offs of sea stars on the West Coast I heard that it was expected edith walden in earlier times—in the late 1970s and that the animals in this area 1990s during El Niño events that bring would develop the symptoms warming ocean water temperatures. This as the water warmed up, and time the die-off covers the entire West that they might all be gone by Coast of the U.S. and Canada and is the end of July. Janet VanZee (in front) and Kit Harma examine a eliminating the entire population of For the first month, the dying sea star. The Guemes Tide September 2014 21 no sick animals. Celebrate the Church’s 100th On July 12, during the lowest low Anniversary September 14 tide of the summer, I was joined by other islanders to expand the survey. Dixon Pastor Sally Balmer to Be Installed Elder and Janet VanZee checked the By Bob Anderson photos of recent community minis- outer area of Long Bay and found 16 All islanders and area friends are in- tries will also be in the entry areas. The healthy animals out of 60. Sally Stapp- vited to share in the celebration of the Pruitts, Omi Cummings (daughter of Brigham and Sue O’Donnell kayaked Guemes Island Community Church’s late pastor Norm Scruton), and other out to Jack Island from North Beach. 100th anniversary (see page 14) on old-timers will be in attendance. They found 233 animals, 51 of which Sunday, September 14, at the Church’s The new labyrinth on the Church were healthy. Jerry Tuttle found 209 sea Open House. Several events are sched- grounds is always open for meditative stars on his property in Seaway Hollow, uled, and folks are welcome to come to walks. At 2:30 pm. there will be an in- 166 of which were healthy. any events that interest them. stallation service for our new pastor, The day of celebration will begin Sally Balmer. Further surveys needed with worship at 9:30 a.m. Several pres- The Church hopes you will receive In the course of my sea-star educa- ent and former ministers, including this as a personal invitation to share all tion, I discovered that researchers from Mike Denton, conference minister for or some of these events with us as the the University of California at Santa the Pacific Northwest United Church Church begins a new century of service Cruz (UCSC) had an interactive map of Christ, will participate in the service. to our island community. (see tinyurl.com/UCSCseastars). Ob- Coffee Hour will follow at 10:30. servers can log information and observa- A barbecue (the Church will provide tions onto the map, which I did. hamburgers and fixings) with potluck The UCSC researchers were very salads will be served at 11:30 a.m. and helpful in answering my questions and will continue until 1 p.m. All are wel- led me to a “semi-retired” Seattle marine come. An ice cream social will follow. biologist, Michael Kyte. Michael arrived Historical photographs, records, and on the 6:30 a.m. ferry on August 9 with artifacts will be displayed in the foyer two SWS-monitoring volunteers from and in the main rooms of the Church, neighboring islands to help me find a including a period quilt (late 1940s) suitable site for long-term sea-star moni- with island names stitched into it from toring on Guemes. the days of former pastor Paul Pruitt Ultimately we settled on the area and his wife, Mary Margaret. Other Dixon and Janet covered a month earlier. Using the protocol recommended by Michael, David McKibben and I re- surveyed that same area on August 10. We found 23 sea stars, of which 7 were healthy. Since the sea stars in our area sur- vived the breeding season (April to June) in better numbers than in other areas, I am hoping that Guemes will be an appropriate place to determine if ju- venile sea stars are going to repopulate this area. The plan is to resume monitoring next spring at the long-term site and add a small “high-effort” site where we can search carefully in crevices for ju- veniles without disturbing their habitat. I need help finding an accessible ju- venile site. Please call me at 202-9882 for additional information and to share ideas. Further information about the prev- alence of SWD on the West Coast can be found at tinyurl.com/seastarmap. 22 The Guemes Tide September 2014 A Guemes 4th of July: Fun for One and All By Edith Walden ly when a woman and her grandson had prepared by the Guemes Island Com- The 4th of July started out sunny a bicycle collision, spilling the woman munity Center Association. The hot- for the annual parade on North Beach. face down on the pavement. Luckily, the dog sale netted $810 for the Commu- Mikayla Wallace, 11, granddaughter of ambulance was just about to start in the nity Center. islanders John and Diane Wallace, had parade and EMTs responded quickly. Evening picnics and barbecues may spent the previous day in the Church Parade participants of all ages in dec- not have had perfect conditions as the kitchen baking more than 200 (!) min- orated wagons, bicycles, boats, and ve- afternoon became overcast and sprinkles iature fruit pies from scratch, with hicles of all sorts strolled, ambled, trot- arrived. The day ended for many by help from her mother, Stephanie, and ted, and motored along the route, often watching the Anacortes fireworks across grandmother Diane. Before the parade accompanied by pets of all sizes. There Guemes Channel from the south shores started, she and her six-year-old sister was a preponderance of pirates this year of the island. Anika and cousin Jillian pulled a fes- along with the other brightly colored Anecdotal reports to the Tide indi- tively decorated wagon along the parade costumes and attire. cate that islanders were courteous this route, accepting donations for the small After the parade, in what amounts to year in limiting their use of fireworks to pies, coffee, and cookies from parade a massive traffic jam for Guemes, island- just July 4, for the most part. The sher- bystanders. Mikayla donated over $400 ers inched their way along Guemes Is- iff’s office reports no complaints before from the proceeds to the Guemes Island land Road to Schoolhouse Park to enjoy the 4th, and just three on the weekend Firefighters Association. visiting with friends and family while of July 12, near Indian Village. Island The parade was marred for one fami- dining on hot dogs and grilled onions pets and wildlife thank you.

Clockwise from top left: Rob Schroder’s solar car ac- cepts a towing assist in the parade; Mikayla Wallace (left) serves miniature pie along the parade route; the 100-year-old Hall is dressed up and open for visitors; and Rick Scappini cooks hot dogs at the Park. The Guemes Tide September 2014 23

Clockwise from top left: A crab has escaped its pot; fireworks explode over Guemes Channel at the end of the day; Bruce Rooney cruises the parade route in his classic Datsun; and the Guemes Pork Society (accompanied by an inexplicable rabbit) makes its annual appearance, handing out bacon to spectators. All photos by Edith Walden.

Island Birthdays

Caelen McDill turns 8 on September 9. Cyprus Harper turns 13 on September 12. On September 18, Melia Brenden turns 12 and Wyatt Peterson turns 11. Aayla Peterson turns 4 on September 21. Autumn Reed turns 15 on September 25. Jackson Lux turns 11 on September 28. Color in Justin’s Honor On September 29, Blake Detering This issue of the Guemes Tide has more color photos than we’ve ever run before turns 9 and William McCracken (and likely ever will again). We were able to splurge on color thanks to a generous turns 14. donation to the Tide by Joel and Kathy James, parents of the late Justin James. (Editors’ note: This section lists birth- Justin was a founding member of the Tide staff, and his excellent graphic-design days of youngsters with island connec- and illustration skills created much of the look of the paper (our flag/logo, the three- tions who are turning 16 or younger. To column design, most of the typeface choices, and more). get a family member added to our list, We miss him, and are happy to have used the Justin James Color Fund to spruce contact us at [email protected] up this issue in his honor. or 299-9999.) 24 The Guemes Tide September 2014

tain that when it started bearing, pos- sibly sometime in the 1860s* or ’70s, it must have been treasured by the pioneer Matthews family, homesteaders here. An apple that could be fed to the family and to livestock through the winter and perhaps be marketed in towns Author’s note: This marks (but not yet Anacortes) via the end of the Beachcombing the mail boat: that would be a column, an idea that original- threefer, wouldn’t it? Especial- ly came to me while helping ly considering that apples can win anderson Elaine publish The Little Can- thrive in soil like this—thin, dle. It was developed during the rocky, clay-based—where oth- 15 years of The Evening Star er crops might struggle. In the and named in honor of Charley present case, the fruit has never Gant’s Beachcomber of the early been sprayed yet ripens remark- 20th century. I intend to con- ably free of pests or disease. tinue writing for the Tide, with Here’s what it says on the an emphasis on historical themes. website treesofantiquity.com: Thus, for this final column I have “Maiden Blush [sic] is one chosen to offer my take on what of the oldest American apples I consider a minor Guemes (1817). . . . Beautiful apple of miracle. pale thin-skinned, lemon-yellow color with crimson blush. I just went to the bottom Flesh is white, sprightly, crisp of the barrel, literally, and re- and tender with a sharp, acid trieved the last tasty little gift flavor that mellows when fully of 2013 representing a prov- ripe. It also makes an excel- enance of more than a century lent drying apple, as the flesh of giving. remains very white. Maiden It was an apple. Blush is an excellent grower, It was a special apple, picked comes into bearing young. De- last fall into one of several five-gallon somewhat dried, no longer crisp, and pendable producer, long harvest period, buckets for a family apple-cider party. bearing the wrinkles of age, but still a and displays resistance to fireblight.” Three buckets were left over and stored fine little snacker. On our tree they are A Chinese proverb says, “One gener- in the basement. Some were sliced and small, not much bigger than a child’s ation plants the trees. The next genera- dried. Some were left where I could grab fist, but oh, so prolific. tion gets the shade.” To which we might a few now and then through the year. The tree that produced it was iden- add, “Many, many generations enjoy the And this one lasted, without special tified at the WSU Research and Exten- apples.” care, treatment, or even cleaning, bur- sion Unit as bearing the serendipitously So thank you, James Clayton ied beneath its siblings, including a few descriptive name of “Maiden’s Blush.” It Matthews, son Jim, and daughter- “bad apples,” for almost exactly a year— is not necessarily a keeper, but I’m cer- in-law Louise Cayou and family, for not only clearing the fields of tons of rocks but for leaving behind those grand apple trees. (Four ancient survivors remain on our property, one on Edith Walden’s, and one to the east on the Harold and Mary Scott property.)

*According to Guemes Gleanings by Gertie Howard, the Matthews family arrived here in 1865 and built the first nonnative house. No mention is made of apples but it is documented that their neighbor to the east, Humphrey Posey O’Bryant, arriving in 1866, planted 400 apple trees and 225 prune trees. The Guemes Tide September 2014 25

A Taste of Guemes Mark and Kelly Linnemann: From Vegetarian to Pescatarian Ohio 15 years earlier. Mark’s girlfriend, a classic cornflow- er-blue-eyed blonde-haired nurse with a heart of gold named Kelly (Shasserre), moved here from St. Louis in 2000. She, too, was a strict vegetarian who we also successfully tempted with seafood. Since then, they have become quite the divers, fishermen, crabbers, boaters, and islanders—and seafood chefs. In 2002, they bought a 10-acre farm and pear orchard on Solstice Lane. The couple tied the knot at the Guemes Is- land Resort in September 2005, quickly followed by the finalized purchase of the Resort in December of that year. Then they really got down to the business of managing the farm and running the resort, plus starting a family. (Information about the Resort is available at guemesislandresort.com.) They have two children, daughter Kelly and Mark Linnemann bought the Guemes Island Resort in 2005. Rumi Kai, who is 6, and son Teo, 3. The Linnemanns have made many improve- By Karen Everett and Bellingham Bay, salmon, and of ments to the Resort in the past nine They say it’s a great day when the course the sweetest, tastiest of all crabs, years, including remodeling most of the student outdoes the teacher. And that’s the Dungeness, millions of which are cabins, and building three new cabins, just what happened with me and my right outside our front door. four yurts, a sauna, and a crab-cooking friends Mark and Kelly Linnemann and So on that fateful day in 1999, Billy station, to name a few. their prowess with cooking seafood. and I were barbecuing oysters on our (They sold the farm to a neighbor When I first met Mark in 1999, he deck, the way my parents taught me this past May, having moved to Ana- was a hippie-type photographer sport- (sizzle them in the shell with lemon- cortes in 2012; they hope to return full- ing a blonde ponytail. Hailing from garlic-herb butter until they turn almost time to the island in a few years.) Cincinnati, Linnemann fell in love with brown), and I tempted Mark into try- I’m a self-styled chef and former ca- Guemes Island while visiting with his ing one of those golden treats. He was terer, and I used to share my seafood- fellow art student/friend from the Cali- hooked. He said the last time he’d eaten cooking tips with Mark and Kelly. But fornia College of Arts and Crafts in seafood was a trout in his native state of (continued on page 27) Oakland, Jessica Lynch (of Slow Loris). After a few visits to Guemes, he rented Dungeness Crab Panini the Northwind Gallery studio apart- This is a perfect way to use up leftover crab. You can even freeze your picked crab ment on North Beach. this month and make the sandwiches in the winter. The secret is lots of crab, thick Lynch brought him by our home slices of French bread, and that chipotle sauce. while we were cooking oysters, and the rest, as they say, is history. My husband, One loaf freshly baked French bread, sliced on the diagonal into thick, long pieces Billy, and I fell in love with Mark’s sense 2 2-lb. cooked Dungeness crabs, picked, with legs separated from body meat of humor and easygoing personality, and 1 lb. cheddar, provolone, or other cheeses, grated we’ve been good friends ever since. Small bottle of Chicaoji Chipotle Chili Sauce (available at the Resort) But he was a vegetarian! We Everetts Butter for panini maker (or for skillet, to make grilled sandwiches) are enthusiastic carnivores, but—be- Butter two slices of bread on both sides. On one, pile a handful of grated cheese, ing islanders—we love our seafood even then two handfuls of crab. Drizzle liberally with chipotle sauce. Top with more cheese more, and we share the love any chance and the other slice of bread, then griddle or grill until cheese is oozing out of the sides we get. Oysters and clams from Padilla 26 The Guemes Tide September 2014 • in memoriam • Joan Gilbertson Glenys Thorneycroft Glenys E. Thorneycroft died on June 25 at home in Richland, Washington, at the age of 92. The former prominent Guemes Islander was born in Seattle on February 26, 1922, to Clifford and Blanche Favor. Her schooling included attendance at the Adventist Acade- my in Auburn. She married Frank L. Dan- iel and raised four daughters in Anacortes. On March l6, 1967, she married Andrew C. Thorneycroft and moved to Guemes, where she and Andy hosted family and friends “with unmatched hospitality” for many years. Grace Joan Gilbertson, a 30-year Glenys spent the last ten years with daughter Barb and son-in-law Jim. resident of West Shore Road, died Besides Barb, survivors include daughters Bev (Don) Armstrong, Beth (Jim) July 14. Pemberton, and Lori (Scott Yoder) Usher, 10 grandchildren, and 19 great-grand- She was born December 30, 1932, children. Stepchildren include Anita (Jack) Lawrence, Judy Lee, Denny Thorney- to Walter Bulgrin and Grace Susan croft, and Carl Thorneycroft, as well as 12 grandchildren and numerous great- and Bernel in Akron, Ohio. great-great grandchildren. Joan and William Gilbertson were A memorial service was held in Richland and a graveside memorial was held at married in 1953. The couple purchased Edens Cemetery on Guemes in July. property on Guemes in 1975 and Donations can be made to the Tri-Cities Hospice at the Chaplaincy, Richland. moved here permanently nine years Arrangements were in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel. later upon William’s retirement. Joan loved gardening, travel, and playing bridge with her many friends. Robert Hansen She attended the Guemes Island Com- Robert “Bob” Hansen, a resident of munity Church. No Name Road for the past nine years, She was predeceased by William, died June 16. her husband of 52 years, in 2006. Sur- Bob was born on November 12, vivors include daughters Lisa Gilbert- 1956, to John and Eleanor Hansen in son and Lynn (William) Torreyson, son Bellevue. Eric, dear friend James “Salty” Allen, Bob worked in construction, served and four grandchildren and one great- in the Merchant Marines, and worked grandchild. with his brother, John, aboard fishing A memorial service for Joan will be boats in Alaska. He was known for his announced at a later date. original and creative wood- and metal- Arrangements were in the care of working designs. Evans Funeral Home. When he first moved to Guemes, he built a cabin where, in off hours, he studied the Bible and entertained  friends with music and his quick sense of humor.

Bob was predeceased by his father, John, and brother, John Jr. Survivors in-  · clude his mother, Eleanor; son Christopher; sister Diane Larsen; and three grand- · daughters. A family graveside memorial was held at Edens Cemetery next to his brother’s  plot.  Arrangements were in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel. The Guemes Tide September 2014 27 Max Benjamin Exhibits at Burton Jewelers By Edith Walden teach me something new.” An exhibit at Burton Jewelers in It was a match that worked. Anacortes, featuring Max Benjamin’s Klein told the Tide that they try

paintings and the collaborative glass edith walden to work together in Klein’s studio work he has recently been creating about three times a month. They lay with kiln-formed-glass artist Steve out a piece of work, discuss it, put Klein. opened in August. Benjamin, it in the kiln, and then evaluate the an internationally renowned artist results, each suggesting additional and Guemes resident of 55 years, is improvements or alterations. “The best known for his large, bold, ab- pieces become conversations,” Klein stract oil paintings that are full of observes. “It’s very interesting. Max saturated color. The exhibit at Bur- is learning something about trans- ton shows some of his comparative- parency, and I am learning about ly small paintings, although no less space and color.” Both men are fully powerful. engaged in their partnership. “I’m Steve Klein, a transplant from playing with this and enjoying it,” Long Beach, California, who now Max told the Tide enthusiastically. lives in La Conner, got his start Steve agrees: “We’re having too working with glass 19 years ago much fun!” at Pilchuck Glass School. Now a This glass platter is a collaboration by Steve Klein The show will run at least board member of both Pilchuck and Max Benjamin. through December, according to and the Museum of Northwest Art curator Doug Burton. Pieces in (MONA), he was asked last year to cre- Max Benjamin. The museum got the the exhibit will revolve throughout the ate some glass objects for a MONA auc- two together. Klein recalls his first inter- months, so be sure to return now and tion. He agreed, on the condition that action with Benjamin beginning with again to see new work. Burton Jewelers he could collaborate on the works with Max declaring, “I hear you’re going to is at 620 Commercial Avenue. To see more information about Elizabeth Ockwell Featured at Scott Milo the artists, visit maxbenjamin.com and tinyurl.com/burtonklein.

A TASTE OF GUEMES (continued from page 25) now there have been two food events where I really learned a secret from them. One was at Kelly’s birthday party, where Mark cooked probably the best courtesy elizabeth ockwell courtesy salmon filets I’ve ever had. He baked them in the oven at a much lower tem- perature than I do (325°F) and for only Elizabeth Ockwell will be exhibiting watercolors—many of them Guemes scenes—and 15 minutes. And it was perfection. For- etchings at Scott Milo Gallery. get the rub (which is good sometimes), forget everything but the fresh filet and Part-time islander Elizabeth (Betsy) from drawings of herons in the marsh some salt and pepper, maybe lemon. Ockwell will be the featured artist in and on the beach at North Beach. Hands down, the best sockeye ever. September at Scott Milo Gallery in She will also be showing life-size The other Linnemann food event Anacortes. The exhibit opens on Fri- prints of a great blue heron and another that blew me away was at the Resort last day, September 5, with a reception with of a whooping-crane skeleton. summer, and it was their Dungeness the artist from 6 to 9 p.m., and runs In Ockwell’s studio above Scott crab panini. I’ve made and eaten lots through September 30. Milo Gallery, islander Kris Faulkner of crab sandwiches in my day, usually Ockwell will be showing a series of will be showing her paintings of raptors open-faced on French bread with toma- watercolor drawings of Guemes Island during the First Friday Art Walk on to and melted cheddar, but this was the scenes—three views from West Beach, September 5. most delicious crab sandwich I’ve ever two from Hideaway Lane, and one from Stop by to meet and support our had (see recipe). My hat’s off to my new Kelly’s Point, and three etchings made island artists. teachers! Periodical Postage PAID Anacortes, WA 98221 4709 South Shore Drive Permit #14902 Anacortes, WA 98221-9579

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Looking Back From the Files of the Guemes Island Historical Society

Edited by Win Anderson lated in an interview with conservation Thompson, and Gail Nicolls. The scoff- activist George Fahey. laws in their sights include poison hem- Five Years Ago —The Evening Star, September 2004 lock, tansy ragwort, yellow hawkweed, Guemes Islanders swarmed into and purple loosestrife. Schoolhouse Park for a massive Fifteen Years Ago —The Evening Star, September 1999 “friend-raising” picnic that netted The Community Center gives up on nearly $70,000 (with matching funds) the plan to seek property-tax exemp- Fifty Years Ago toward the Save the Mountain cam- tion following research by Nick Nicolls “A record attendance of some 650 paign, as the 18-month, $2,000,000 showing that the organization hosts too persons was served at the annual Salm- effort nears its end. many for-profit events to qualify. (The on Barbecue, Country Store and Pie Jim Morrison donates nearly 500 limit is seven days per year for events Booth.” board feet of lumber to the Commu- such as dance lessons where sponsors “Four horses from the James Wrench nity Center for interior trim. pocket the profit.) Ranch won ribbons in the halter class Thirty descendants of the Tim and Noxious weeds are the target of at the PNE. The Wrenches are reputed Flora Mangan family gather for a re- a campaign by Environmental Trust to have some of the top Arabian blood- union in honor of the founders of the members Marianne Kooiman, Frank lines in the world on their 203-acre first store and second Post Office ranch here.” dating to 1876. —Anacortes American, —The Evening Star, September 3 and 17, 1964 September 2009

win anderson One Hundred Years Ago Ten Years Ago “The case against Roy Wilson “Disbelief, dismay, and near of Guemes and Ed Rogers of Ana- panic” gripped some island summer cortes for hunting deer out of season visitors and residents upon learn- was dismissed for lack of evidence ing that the good ferry M/V Guemes Thursday in Mount Vernon.” had tossed one of its propellers while “Jack Kidd is preparing to go approaching Mangan’s Landing and into the poultry business more ex- would be out of service for three to tensively having bought 250 white five days. The Island Transporter and leghorn hens from H. L. Dodge. Strait Arrow filled in and Dakota Mr. Kidd has lumber on the ground Creek shipyard was able to make to build an up-to-date poultry repairs in two days. Marine mechanic Bob Martin notes damage to the house.” The preservation of Guemes’s sis- recovered propeller flung from the ferry M/V Guemes —Anacortes American, ter to the west, Cypress Island, is re- in 2004. September 3, 1914