July 1 Through July 7, 2021

July 1 through July 7, 2021

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NEWS Art school receives gifts p. 8 www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED JULY 1 - JULY 7, 2021 Back with a bang: Floats and fireworks return to Oak Harbor By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly Prepare for a weekend full of patriotic spirit and a parade in Oak Harbor. After cancellation last year, Fourth of July festivities will return and the chamber of commerce will hold its firework display starting at dark in Windjammer Park July 4. The Rotary Club of Oak Harbor and Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce parade will take place earlier in the day starting at 11 a.m. and will follow a route along Bayshore Drive. The Blue Fox Drive-In Theater will also be hosting its now sold-out fireworks show and movie night for the second year. Vicki Graham, executive director of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, said there has been a great deal of excitement since the announcement of the return of the parade and fireworks show. There will also be a number of food trucks at Windjammer Park between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. and the Northern Kings Bikes on the Bay organization is slotted to make an appearance starting at 1 p.m. “It has been a whirlwind,” she said. “Everyone is so excited that we are having the parade and we are going to be able to do the fireworks.” Graham said safety will be a focus at the event, from following appropriate COVID-19 precautions to maintaining a 420-foot fallout zone from the designated firework launching area, which will be manned by security. “We are going to ask everyone to please, for their safety, adhere to the fallout zone,” she said. “Come out, have fun, adhere to all guidelines.” Graham said the fireworks should be visible from a number of locations in Oak Harbor, such as the Safeway parking lot and areas of the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Seaplane Base, not just from Windjammer Park. “It does not necessarily mean that everyone has to venture down and all be at the park – you can be on your back porch and walk out and look and be able to see,” she said. Graham said she believes the return of the event will help instill hope for the community and beyond after an unprecedented past year and ongoing ordeal with the effects of COVID-19. “We want to keep everyone looking forward,” she said. “There is a light at the end of the tunnel – of course, with this experience there are going to be fireworks at the end of the tunnel.” Reid Schwartz, a member of the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor and chairman of the Fourth of July parade, said the rotary looks forward to once again helping with the event. “We are just excited to have it coming back this year and getting people out and into the community,” he said. “The weather is supposed to be great. It is going to be nice to get out and celebrate as a community again.” Schwartz said the club has partnered with the chamber of commerce for a number of years to help put on the parade. He said the group also runs a firework booth fundraiser to help support the rotary’s community initiatives. “Most of our programs involve giving back -- (it is) mostly high school scholarships we give back every year,” he said. “And then we also have a Backpacks for Kids program, in which we provide food for about 140 or 150 kids in elementary schools to take home on the weekends.” Kelsey Bratt, theater manager for the family-owned Blue Fox Drive-In, said the venue will hold Pamela Headridge Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Chamber Fireworks will boom over Oak Harbor’s skies once again in 2021. Fireworks will launch from Windjammer Park after dark Sunday evening. See FIREWORKS continued on page 8 Whidbey Island Fair Whidbey Island July 15-18 FUN IN THE SUN IN 2021 Entertainment • Carnival • Country Fair • Petting Zoo 819 Camano Ave • Langley • Whidbeyislandfair.com

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cut on a provocative theme – What’s Wrong ON TRACK with the Twist? With Jim Freeman Glad Dad was out of town. Almost four Since the statute of limitations has run on decades ago, the this topic, we reprint this editorial for your Dahlias locals began asking tolerance: me why I did not (assorted colors cut my trees down The time is three o’clock on a Saturday so I could get sun morning. The place is the Peppermint and varieties) on my old uninsu- Lounge in New York City. A man of small lated steel caboose. build, Joey Dee, steps up to the microphone. Nobody asked me “Come on everybody, let’s twist!” last weekend. Then a few screams are heard and the As we sing in Free- 20% off drummer breaks into a rampage. In comes land, “In the shade of the old maple tree.” Joey Dee’s high pitched voice, backed by his Blooming and Beautiful Starlighters. Heat struck Sale dates 6/30 – 7/6 Sometimes heat generates intelligence. It Now the place starts jumping. What is it Not valid on prior sales. sure works for electricity. about this dance, the Twist, that everybody likes? Do the girls like it just to take off a Last weekend, due to the suspended little weight? Is it only because it is some- because of rain Mariners/Chicago White thing new and different? Sox baseball, I was able to enjoy two games Sunday. Whatever it is that makes this dance click, it is certainly working. Even some of the adults When one can only hear the game on radio, it only seems logical to have a television pro- are twisting. Not long ago on his bandstand gram playing as well. With the mute button show, Dick Clark said that he and some engaged on the TV remote, one can have professors discussed the Twist. There were the best of both. several personalities at the meeting and some of them twisted. Those who did were Baseball has always been a radio sport for Debbie Reynolds, Dagmar, and Tom Poston, me. All those why sleep games I enjoyed on to mention a few. my transistor radio still live. My transistor is Freeland behind me on the bed headboard even as I Why is the Twist ridiculed? What’s wrong type. I always know where my radio is. Right with it? next to my Buck Jones comic books. In the next issue of our paper we want Golf is best watched on mute. I have heard those of you who are interested to write the enough yelling of “Get in the hole!” I never paper and give your opinions on the new could understand screaming at an inanimate dance craze. We feel this is very important object. May as well work for someone. to teenager’s activities today. If the adults A golf ball is just another type of a baseball. ban it, how can we do it? One is bigger than another but both roll and Do you think Chubby Checker’s dance, the Hardware are part of games played by people who Twist, is immoral or vulgar? wear hats. 1609 E. Main Street • Freeland Ron Telles, CEO Please write in if you are interested. I’m sure 360-331-6799 WhidbeyHealth Coupeville bumper sticker that I’m not the only one that would like to know, “What’s wrong with the Twist?” acehardware.com While stopped at the traffic light by 525 and Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm • Sunday 9am-6pm Wells Fargo, me and my truck were paused Maybe this was not an editorial but just a behind a vehicle with lots to read. kid trying to fill up space for a deadline. I love when this happens. I call it reverse tex- Sound familiar? ting. I read what someone else has already written but without being in violation. Just ask Jim This week’s question is based on my own DONATIONS NEEDED Imagine a state statute which prohibits the confusion. reading of bumper stickers. I would put one on my truck that says,”Caution: Reading What is Canada Day? Should we be cele- We could use your help this is a fine-able offense.” brating? Glad I was stopped long enough at the light Canada Day, according to Wikipedia: with these items: to read this never-before-seen classic. “The Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada) is the mind is like a parachute. It only works when national day of Canada. A federal statutory peanut butter it’s open.” holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of pork & beans NORTH February 2, 1962 Canadian confederation which occurred on WHIDBEY Back in junior high in central Ohio, we were July 1, 1867, with the passing of the Consti- pasta moved to a new junior high. This necessi- tution Act, 1867 where the three separate tated a new school paper with a new name. colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New HELP Brunswick were united into a single Domin- fresh fruit Given we were the Cubs, later to be the ion within the British Empire called Canada. HOUSE Bears, I submitted the Bear Facts for my Originally called Dominion Day (French: and vegetables choice. Of course, the name was Dad’s idea. Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday I was not that clever wearing a madras shirt was renamed in 1982 when the Canadian and white bucks. Constitution was patriated by the Canada We came in a close second to the winner, Act 1982. Canada Day celebrations take 1091 SE Hathaway St • Oak Harbor • 360-675-3888 the Cub Courier. A better choice given our place throughout the country, as well as in mascot. various locations around the world attended For some reason, I was co-editor with Judy by Canadians living abroad. PHONE: 360-682-2341 FAX: 360-675-2162 Williams. I did not ask as I was a ninth I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, TABLE OF CONTENTS grader, trying to build my yet-to-be-created free to worship in my own way, free to resume. stand for what I think right, free to oppose Whidbey Weekly The other thing that was being developed what I believe wrong, or free to choose LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED was my being selected vice-president of those who shall govern my country. 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southwhidbeytitlh.org. Please email to make arrangements or find the necessary forms on the website: www.southwhidbeytitlh.org/htm. [Submitted by Susan Prescott, South Whidbey Bits & Pieces Tilth Association] Explore the Salish Sea Marine to the U.S. Coast Guard, cold water immersion ing primarily as a chief advocate for military and Near Shore Terrestrial and hypothermia can occur in water as cool as spouses and families. 70 degrees at any time of the year. Environments by Kayak “We are so excited to have Capt. Arny as this Skagit Valley College enrolling now for According to boating club commander year’s Grand Marshal for Oak Harbor’s 4th of a unique Sea Kayak Exploration class in Shawn Haugen, cold water immersion is not July Parade!” said Oak Harbor Chamber Direc- the Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands the same as hypothermia, and refers to the tor, Vicki Graham. “Capt. Arny has always If you love the salt air and exploring the beau- affect the sudden shock of cold water has on been a wonderful advocate and partner to the tiful Salish Sea and the San Juan Islands, you’ll your breathing. “You fall in, and you have an chamber, we are happy to be able to give him want to enroll now in this unique Skagit Valley automatic gasp reflex action as soon as you one last celebratory send off as a community College summer class: Sea Kayaking Explora- immerse in that cold water. If your head is before his retirement.” Outdoor Burn Ban in Island County tion – San Juan Islands. The class dates are July under water, you can ingest water, drown, or Look for Capt. Matthew Arny riding the Type I Burn Ban in Effect as of 12:00 6-20. Learn more at www.skagit.edu/seakayak. have a constricted windpipe and suffocate.” parade route on the float with the Whidbey Noon, June 30, 2021 Sea kayaking is viewed by many as one of the The Centers for Disease Control and Preven- Island Pirates. No Outdoor Burning of Natural Debris – most personal means of exploring the marine tion (CDC), says cold water immersion creates Even with a Permit Following the parade, the party will move to and near shore terrestrial environments. The a specific condition known as immersion hypo- Windjammer Park. There will be food trucks in slow pace and the direct contact with the PROCLAMATION and PUBLIC NOTICE thermia. It develops much more quickly than the park from 11:00am to 8:00pm. The North- surroundings offered by sea kayaking provide standard hypothermia because water conducts WHEREAS, by June 30, 2021, atmospheric ern Kings Bikes is also set to arrive at the park the paddler with views and perspectives heat away from the body 25 times faster than conditions of reduced moisture levels, low at 1:00pm. For those who plan to camp out unique to this method of travel. humidity, and warmer weather have increased air. Typically people in temperate climates don’t and wait the remainder of the day at the park, This seven credit Learning Community class the risk of fire within the confines of Island consider themselves at risk from hypothermia the splash park will be open as well as some (Natural Science 160 and Physical Education County, in the water, but hypothermia can occur in any setups for yard games for families. water temperature below 70°F. 100 and 167) is open to the general public THEREFORE, in concurrence with the Fire The fireworks show is set to go off when- and will be led by SVC instructors Cliff Palmer, Even experienced swimmers can experience Protection Districts of Whidbey and Camano ever the skies go dark, the chamber is estimat- Biology and Environmental Conservation, and shock within one minute in the frigid water Islands and the Northwest Clean Air Agency, I, ing around 10:15-10:30pm. The community is Ben Fackler-Adams, Interdisciplinary Science. and lose muscle control within 10 minutes. Sheriff Rick Felici, serving as the Island County invited to join - the fireworks will go off from According to safety experts, the stages of Investigate the natural history of the San Juan Fire Marshal, do hereby proclaim a BAN on ALL the shore at Windjammer Park. There will be outdoor burning (except for recreational fires) cold-water immersion are: Islands (Terrestrial and Marine Ecology, Geol- a roped off fallout area where viewers will not ogy, Cultural History) by kayaking to differ- within the entirety of Island County. Cold shock. A person has one minute to adjust be permitted for safety purposes. Up-close ent islands. No prior sea-kayaking experience to the cold shock response – don’t panic, get Report Violations to 911. viewing areas include the open areas of Wind- or exceptional athleticism required. Course fee control of breathing, don’t gasp. jammer Park and Flintstone Park. This restriction bans outdoor burning, except of $1,000 (includes tuition) and outfitter cost for recreational fires. Recreational fires are less Swimming failure. A person has about 10 Stay tuned with 4th of July updates and of $700 include all camping/site costs, meals/ than three feet in diameter and two feet high minutes of meaningful movement to get help community information on the Oak Harbor snacks, kayak, and safety equipment. Students and are for cooking and pleasure only. Recre- and get out of the water. A person has about Chamber Facebook page. For any questions, must supply their own tents and sleeping bags/ ational fires must be contained within a fire pit one hour before they become unconscious call the chamber at 360-675-3755. pads. All camping responsibilities (cooking, from hypothermia. that has been cleared of all combustible mate- [Submitted by Autumn Parks, Oak Harbor clean up, etc.) are shared. Per National Park rial within a 10-foot radius, must be monitored Post-rescue collapse. A person “gives up” and Chamber of Commerce] requirements, all participants must provide at all times, and must have a water source collapses after or right at the time of rescue. evidence of full COVID vaccination. readily available (at a minimum, a charged Tilth Farmers’ Market Turns 50 According to Haugen, the summer will bring For more information or to register, email cliff. water hose or a five-gallon bucket of water). Who among you who were here in the 1970s locals and visitors to our beaches and waters. [email protected] or bfackler-adams@skagit. The use of barbecue grills using propane or and remember shopping for produce at a used “It’s not just those on the bigger boats head- edu. briquettes, or self-contained camp stoves are fireworks stand in Clinton? You would have ing out, but anyone on smaller boats, kayaks, [Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Infor- also allowed. met Myrna Orr Twomey and her husband, jet-skiers, and paddleboards that need to heed mation Officer, SVC] Sean, Rose and Jerry Dobson, and Althea This Ban will remain in effect until further the life jacket requirement.” notice. Coffin, to name a few. The booth opened NW Artist Richard Evans’ Haugen also stressed the importance of dress- after the July 4th weekend in 1971. The same NEPANTLA Exhibition and Outdoor Burning Information ing properly for the weather. “Always wear people showed up June 19, 1982, to estab- Fundraiser Opens July 10 at For Island County, call the Health Department layers, and bring an extra set of clothes in case lish South Whidbey Tilth as a farming/garden- Bayview Cash Store at 360-679-7350. you get wet.” ing organization practicing organic growing Art provocateur Richard Evans, 86, returns For Northwest Clean Air Agency, call 360- methods and education. The market found- America’s Boating Club of Deception Pass with a new one-man show in the HUB Gallery, 428-1617. ers invited the crowd at the 1982 meeting is a 44-year-old nonprofit organization with located in the Bayview Cash Store on South to adopt the small farmers market, and all Sheriff Rick Felici over 80 members from Whidbey and Fidalgo Whidbey Island. All sales proceeds will benefit islands. It is part of the United States Power agreed. Navy Wraps Up Third Sound the Goosefoot Community Fund’s presentation Squadrons, a nonprofit boating organization South Whidbey Tilth is celebrating the 50th Monitoring Period of student art shows during 2022. This is the dedicated to education and training of safe anniversary of the Farmers Market July 4 with first art exhibition in the Hub Gallery since the The Navy completed its third week of real-time boating activities. a 1:00pm celebration. Customers and vendors outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020. sound monitoring at Naval Air Station (NAS) [Submitted by Jennifer Geller, DPSPS] can enjoy a piece of cake, popcorn and snacks. NEPANTLA: Not a Safe Space but a Magi- Whidbey Island as directed by the National Vendor Barb Brandys of Sweet Luxury Cook- Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Capt. Matthew Arny to Celebrate cal Place. A Place for Transformation will be ies is making the treat. Customers may pick up on view July 10 through Aug. 22. Featur- Year 2020 (FY20). One Last Hoorah! As Grand a golden punch card and bring the filled card Marshal of Oak Harbor’s 4th of ing primarily mixed media assemblages from Flight activity was monitored at 11 sites in back for a $5 refund when they’ve spent $50 July Parade found and repurposed objects, Evans’ trickster proximity to Ault Field and Outlying Landing at the market — cards are limited to one per approach to art defies easy categorization or Field (OLF) Coupeville for seven consecutive After a long year of canceled events, the Oak family. interpretation. days from Sunday, June 6 through Saturday, Harbor Chamber of Commerce is excited to The Tilth market is open every Sunday from What you can count on in his work is irony, June 12. Data also continues to be collected in bring back one of the most anticipated events 11:00am to 3:00pm at 2812 Thompson Road, reflections on mortality, and indictments the Olympic National Park at a twelfth site. of the year in 2021. Sunday, Oak Harbor’s July Langley. Look for the scarecrow and flags on against capitalism and fascism. Evans’ love of 4th Parade and Fireworks will return! The week of monitoring included a range of Hwy. 525. The Sunday of July 4 features live the cinema and wordplay are also present and typical flight activity, including four days of Kicking the day off at 11:00am, the parade will music by the Ron Fowler Band performing rock have been constants throughout his artistic high activity levels, a moderate-level day, and begin at the intersection of Midway Blvd. and ’n’ roll. Look for fresh fruits, summer produce, career. His long history as an actor and director low-level flight activity on the weekends. Pioneer Way, traveling down Bayshore Drive to herbal crafts and products, pies, fish and more. in the Hollywood television and film industry From the kitchen, Old School Market Farm The information will be available to the Pioneer. The parade will end near Oak Harbor and as a writer and director of his own films will be slinging pizza, plus offering an array of public once the yearlong monitoring effort is Ace Hardware and Oak Harbor Motors. play a significant role in his artwork. vegan dishes and the OSM Eats famous cook- complete and the Navy has submitted the final Appropriately marshaling this year’s parade is ies. The fundraiser will consist of a unique “silent report. the departing commanding officer of Naval Air auction” approach. Each piece will have SNAP and FMNP customers are welcome and [Submitted by Mike Welding, Public Affairs Station Whidbey Island, Capt. Matthew Arny. bidding sheets attached with a minimum bid receive double value for their purchases. SNAP Officer, NAS Whidbey Island] Capt. Arny will be celebrating one last time amount listed. Bidders will write down the as base C.O. with his beloved Whidbey Island customer cards are matched up to $40 per visit highest amount they are willing to pay (which Kayakers, Paddlers, Boaters community before the Change of Command and FMNP up to $12 per visit. could be the minimum bid), provide their Beware: the Water is Cold and ceremony set for July 9. Safety precautions are in place to control the contact information, and place it in a lock-box Dangerous After a 33-year career with the Navy, Arny will spread of COVID-19 and its variants. Wear- nearby. When the show closes, the winning Summer has arrived in Puget Sound and Amer- be retiring after this command. ing a mask is optional for those who have bidders for each piece will be contacted. ica’s Boating Club of Deception Pass reminds Since taking command in 2018, Capt. Arny been vaccinated. The grounds have three hand According to the artist, “Of all the art shows boaters, kayakers and paddlers that Whidbey and his family have proven to be tremendous washing sinks, restrooms, plenty of parking organized by Goosefoot, the student work has and Fidalgo waters are cold and a fall into the community partners throughout the years, and wifi. moved me most profoundly. Their raw talent, water could be dangerous and deadly. Wear- participating in talks with many local organi- Tilth is looking for more produce and produce and the difficult subjects they’ve taken on, ing a life jacket is essential to survival. zations, giving updates on base operations vendors, contact the manager at market@ gives me hope for our artistic future.” With local water temperatures averaging in pertaining to residents including environmen- southwhidbeytitlh.org or leave a message at The nonprofit organization is grateful to Evans the lower 50s, a fall into the water could bring tal efforts, technology upgrades, hous- 360-321-0757. Home gardeners with extras for his generosity. on cold water immersion, which is the cause ing, and childcare needs. Capt. Arny’s wife, can bring them to be sold by a volunteer at the of many boating-related fatalities. According Samar, is also a great community activist work- Community Produce booth, comm.produce@ BITS & PIECES continued on page 6

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BITS ‘n’ PIECES continued from page 4 Whidbey Working Artists “Our young people deserve a public place Summer Open Studio Tour to showcase their talents and put their work Whidbey Island is known for its natural beauty. up for sale,” states Hub Gallery curator and Interpreting that beauty and serenity are Goosefoot program director Marian Mysz- dozens of working artists. You may have seen kowski. “And we have always enjoyed exhibit- the work of these artists at local galleries or on ing Richard’s work in the Bayview Cash Store,” websites, but you have probably longed to see she continues. “Watching visitors enjoy and where they work and how they get their inspi- puzzle over his sometimes whimsical and often ration. The Whidbey Working Artists Summer thought-provoking pieces is very satisfying!” Open Studio Tour, with 49 studios covering Evans has had two previous solo exhibitions in Whidbey Island from north to south, east to the Hub Gallery: Near Earth Objects: A Space west, is your chance to meet and talk with the Museum in 2014; and No Big Dada: Assem- artists in their native habitat – their studios! blage and Installations in 2015. He has also The sheer concentration of artists on Whidbey participated in numerous group shows in Island has created an ecosystem of artists who the Gallery. His artwork has also appeared at inspire each other as well as take inspiration Museo Gallery, Langley, Wash; Karlson/Gray from their surroundings. You can participate Gallery, Langley Wash; Rob Schouten Gallery, in this creative atmosphere by stopping at as Greenbank, Wash; and Galerie 1529 in Glen- many studios as you can fit into your schedule dale, Cali. in a whirlwind tour. This tour, August 21 and The Hub Gallery is open and free to the public, 22 from 10:00am to 5:00pm, has all kinds of art – from painting and mixed media, sculpture, Monday through Sunday, 10:00am to 6:00pm. It is located inside the Bayview Cash Store, jewelry, glass and clay. Let the artists shake 5603 Bayview Road, Langley, Wash. For more you from your doldrums and bring you a literal information, contact 360-914-1627 or visit breath of fresh air. www.goosefoot.org. https://www.facebook.com/WhidbeyArtists [Submitted by Marian Myszkowski, Goosefoot] http://www.whidbeyworkingartists.com [Submitted by Jill Lipoti] Registration Open for 25th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon 2021 Meerkerk Gardens Registration is now open for the 25th annual Bluegrass Festival Whidbey Island Triathlon to be held Saturday, Meerkerk Gardens welcomes back its annual July 31. After a challenging year, where the Bluegrass Festival to the Gazebo stage Aug. annual event was converted to a virtual triath- 21. lon, the race director and triathlon commit- Bring your family and friends to Meerkerk tee are looking forward to welcoming athletes Gardens to enjoy the great Bluegrass music. back and hosting an in-person event. New this year, the fine folks from DLUX BBQ in The Whidbey Island Triathlon, staged in the Freeland will be bringing their Fire Engine food heart of the southern portion of breathtaking truck and selling their pulled pork sandwiches, Whidbey Island, attracts all ages and abilities coleslaw, sodas and water. Who doesn’t love a and is open to individual participants as well BBQ and Bluegrass afternoon? as relay team competition. It is popular in the The Musicians Northwest as a first-time challenge for novice and rookie triathletes. Cranberry Bog Bluegrass Band: 12:00-1:00pm The swim-bike-run course starts with a half- mile swim in beautiful, clean, and clear Goss Lake. Leaving the lake on bike, participants begin the 19-mile ride through tree- lined country roads. The bike course is hilly, with views of Saratoga Passage and the North Cascades. Athletes finish with a 3.75 mile run on the lovely groomed forest trails at Commu- Come hear the Cranberry Bog Bluegrass Band nity Park and the Sports Complex. for some toe-tappin’ fun and the plaintive sound of bluegrass and Americana music plus New to triathlons? Those new to triathlons are a few surprises that will knock your socks off encouraged to test the waters by gathering a in three-part harmony, duets and solos. relay team. Many beginners are intimidated by the swim, so the South Whidbey Parks Howdy Boys: 1:15-2:15pm and Aquatics Foundation is providing open water swim clinics this summer. Details http:// swparks.org/event/7634/. Why do folks return to the Whidbey Island Triathlon year after year? Folks love the incred- ibly scenic course; the outstanding volunteers; participants appreciate the fun, small-town feel of the community cheering them on, They are the genuine article - the authentic whether they’re first or last; the distances are sound of hardcore classic bluegrass from one suitable for beginners while still challenging of Seattle’s best known bands. for experienced triathletes. The Nanas and the Papas: 2:30-3:30pm The competition includes age group catego- ries, as well as “King Salmon” (men 220+ lbs. and women 165+ lbs.) and relay team divisions. Participants must be 16 years of age or older on race day, or request special permission four weeks in advance from the Race Director to participate. The triathlon leans heavily on volunteer support to maintain a quality event. Over the This group is a high energy acoustic band course of two days, South Whidbey Parks and made up of bass, banjo, guitar and mando- Recreation will need to fill over 100 volun- lin with roots in Tennessee, Virginia, and North teer positions, from trail marshals to clean-up Carolina — they bring in their own style of crew. Athletes look to volunteers for encour- bluegrass sound. Everyone sings along. agement, assistance and support. Volunteers Cost: $15 per person — payable at the Gate- are the HEART of this event, and South Whid- house entry by cash, check or credit card. bey Parks & Recreation couldn’t do it without Parking is limited so please carpool, ride a them. Volunteer sign-up: https://signup.com/ bike, a bus, or walk if possible. go/HowfKDj For more information, visit www.meerkerk- For questions, contact South Whidbey Parks gardens.org and Recreation District at 360-221-6788 or [Submitted by Cynthia Woerner, Meerkerk [email protected]. 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THANK YOU FOR READING WHIDBEY WEEKLY | REDUCE ➡ REUSE ➡ RECYCLE 8 www.whidbeyweekly.com JULY 1 - JULY 7, 2021 Whidbey Weekly LOCALLY OWNED LOCALLY OPERATED Unexpected gifts ensure Coupeville art school’s future By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly Sometimes the best gifts are the unexpected ones. Such is the case for the Pacific Northwest Art School in Coupeville. A bequest by one of the school’s founders and another by a longtime student and supporter have given the arts education center financial Pamela Headridge Photo Courtesy of Oak Harbor Chamber stability well into the future. The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce has once again partnered with the Rotary Club of Oak Harbor to bring the “They really wanted to see the school carry on into the future,” said beloved Fourth of July parade to Bayshore Drive. Lisa Bernhardt, Pacific Northwest Art School’s executive director. “I had no idea and I was just dumbfounded when [I learned of the gifts]. It’s a sad thing we had to have two people pass away, but they really FIREWORKS continued from page 2 wanted to see the school carry on. They thought it was such an asset its second fireworks show the evening for our tiny island.” of July 4 following a successful inaugural Muriel Pickard was one of the school’s founders and Ellen Marott first year. The show will be followed by two got involved as a student. films, “Boss Baby: Family Business” and Photo Courtesy of Pacific Northwest Art School “F9: The Fast Saga.” “Muriel was with us from the school’s inception,” Bernhardt said. The Pacific Northwest Art School will once again host the Whidbey Plein Air Paint Out in August. Art- “She had always been a benefactor but hadn’t been involved directly ists from across the country will converge on Coupeville and the surrounding areas to paint outdoors “This is just the second year we have in about 10 years. She was a pillar of the community. I knew her pas- in the location of their choosing. done it,” she said. “We decided to do sion was [Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve], so when we got it last year since there was nothing for a gift from her we were over the moon. out, add some new programs we’ve never been able to offer. We can anybody to do, so we said, ‘Let’s give it “Then we received Ellen’s gift,” Berhardt continued. “She was inter- expand our programs to the community so there is more accessibility a try.’ It was so successful and we have ested in mixed media, fiber arts and was involved in the school as a to art. We’re very keen to be able to continue to offer art to everyone had so many people tell us it is the best student primarily. But she was always keenly interested in how the and I’m sure how we can serve the community more will be a big firework show that they have ever been school was doing.” topic of conversation with the board.” to, so we said, ‘Now we can’t quit!’” While the show is sold-out, Bratt recom- Bernhardt said to receive these gifts now is perfect timing. The school was able to start offering workshops and classes last mended keeping an eye on the theater’s month and has a full slate of workshops coming up, although the “During the pandemic we just hunkered down,” she said. “The staff Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ – we laid ourselves off. We had reserves going into the pandemic, schedule has been compressed due to the pandemic. The school will bluefoxdrivein) for any last-minute which we used to pay for things like the mortgage, power, etc. These also be partnering with local businesses, such as opening a satellite openings. Reservations are $10 per car, legacy gifts give us some security. It allows us to have a safety net and art supply shop at Frida’s, A Beautiful Mess in Oak Harbor and sharing in addition to the usual per person movie a cushion so we can make that money last.” some of its office space with Sound Touch Healing Arts. fee paid upon arrival at the venue. The The Pacific Northwest Art School became official 35 years ago, when “We’re trying to be creative, trying to have something for everyone,” lot will open at 4 p.m. and patrons will have the opportunity to meet firefighters the Coupeville Festival Association gave the organization $25,000 said Bernhardt. “Fingers crossed, we are going to be busy.” “seed” money to establish a brick and mortar school, according to from North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Bernhardt. Born of a desire to provide Whidbey Island with art all year In addition to bringing workshops back to the school, the Plein Air race go-karts, and more. long, the school now provides instruction in fiber arts, mixed media, Paint Out will be back again in August, running in conjunction with “We might open up a couple more spots photography and painting. Its faculty consists of renowned instructors the Whidbey Working Artists Open Studio Tour. as we get closer because we are redoing from all over the world. The two bequests will enable the school to “Participating artists will paint during the week, there will be a Friday our lot right now as far as the poles continue to provide superior quality workshops and more. night reception and weekend-long exhibition,” said Bernhardt. and so we might be able to fit a couple “It allows us to bring in high caliber instructors,” Bernhardt said. “Artists just love coming to paint here. It’s good for visitors and locals more cars in there,” she said. “But we “Teachers are not inexpensive. While we don’t anticipate adding staff to see them out and about and the artists love to talk about what do not know yet so we will post on our Facebook if a couple more spots become on, our two staff members are back to full time. If something happens they’re doing.” to the building, we can take care of the facility. It’s a safety net. It available.” More information on upcoming workshops and the Plein Air Paint gives us the ability to look 25 to 50 years down the road.” Bratt said the fireworks will start at dusk Out is available online at pacificnorthwestartschool.org. The school is The funds will also allow the nonprofit school to broaden its reach after the playing of the national anthem located at 15 NW Birch Street in Coupeville. within the community. Bernhardt said in many ways, Pacific Northwest and will last for approximately 15 min- Art School is one of Whidbey Island’s unknown gems. Bernhardt said it feels good to begin to emerge from the pandemic utes. Once the fireworks conclude, the and start getting back to business. movies will begin. Bratt said the theater “A lot of people don’t know about us,” she said. “We are not real looks forward to holding the event. visible; we’re tucked away in a commercial, quasi-medical office area. “It’s so good being back and open, seeing everyone’s faces and “We had people talking about it all year: Also, 60 to 70 percent of our students are not local. Many locals don’t seeing creativity,” she said. “It’s great connecting with artists, seeing ‘Are you doing it again?’” she said. “‘It know Coupeville has an art school that’s been around 35 years. them. It was a huge void not to be able to see them. You don’t real- was so fun!’ We definitely could not let “Our mission is to provide access to art instruction to everyone,” ize how much you need art until it’s not there. You need that extra them down and not do it again.” Bernhardt continued. “The money will allow us to continue to reach component to satisfy the soul.” For those on the island looking to purchase and set off fireworks, regulations for discharge vary based on location. Approved fireworks are allowed in Oak Sasquatch Success in Oak Harbor Harbor, but are only permitted for use You never know who will pop up in downtown Oak Harbor! on private property between the hours Saturday, Garry Sasquatch was on hand to welcome and entertain participants in Oak Harbor Main Street Association’s first Sasquatch of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. until July 5, with Walk. Despite the heat, 100 people turned out to participate in the first-time event. Participants walked to different locations around hours extended until 12 a.m. July 4. The the historic downtown area, sampling special treats at each stop along the route. town of Coupeville will allow legal fire- “We could have sold more tickets because there was a lot of interest, but we had a cap this year of 100 because all the samples of food works between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. July and drink were donated by the participating restaurant or business,” explained Margaret Livermore, interim executive director of 4 only. For unincorporated Island County OHMSA. areas, fireworks may be discharged July The purpose of Saturday’s walk was to help raise money for a new Pop-up Plaza at the northeast corner of Pioneer Way and Dock 3 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and 9 Street. According to Livermore, the property owners have no plans to build on the vacant lot in the near future, and have given OHMSA a.m. to midnight July 4. Fireworks are permission to use the space, which will have pergolas, new picnic tables and a small stage. Murals on adjacent buildings will add more ambiance to the space. currently not allowed within city limits in “The Pop-Up Plaza is designed as a community space where people can gather to visit, take a rest from shopping or eat,” Livermore Langley. For more information and safe said. “We hope to use the stage for local entertainment. The murals and pergolas are scheduled to be completed by the end of July.” firework suggestions, please refer to the Livermore said the new picnic tables are on back order but will arrive as soon as the company can complete them. The cost of the Pop- following resources: www.oakharbor. up Plaza is being covered by sponsors, proceeds from the Sasquatch Walk and a grant. org/community/page/city-fireworks-regu- Organizers say the Sasquatch Walk will be back next year – as will its hairy namesake, Garry – who is likely to appear at other OHMSA lations, www.langleywa.org, and www. events in the future. islandcountywa.gov/Sheriff/Pages/Home. 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Part of it is down to pure When talking about food and entertainment, CLEANING! aesthetics and the fact we like to look at it is difficult not to mention hibachi cooking. pretty things; however, there is an evolution- Hibachi restaurants have been popular for ary component pointing to the fact colors celebrations such as birthdays for decades for influence our perception of the freshness the reason you get dinner and a show all in and quality of ingredients. Raw fruits and $ 95* Gutter Cleaning Special one! But where did the modern-day hibachi vegetables that are brown, for example, give 119 restaurant begin? The first recorded restau- a clear indication the foods are past their Specializing in: prime. Additionally, people love a sense of rant of this type was “Misono,” founded in wonder and there are multiple cuisines that Japan in 1945. Having chefs preparing food Interior Remodel play upon this whimsical element. 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The composition Thursday, July 1 thru Tuesday, July 6 of a tapas menu spans from the simple to opening up to travel once again, I hope we intricate mini-meals but the one thing they all will have the opportunity to be able to travel Sunday, July 4 reservations required have in common is the fact there is some- this summer and have a well-earned break thing for anyone! Dishes can be as rustic as from the trials of the last year. However, if brined olives or as artisanal as the famous you find yourself having to stay at home this jamón ibérico, one of Spain’s most famous summer, why not bring some excitement cured meats. Other dishes one must have at to your home? Organize a tapas night with The Boss Baby: friends and family to remind everyone food is a tapas tasting include: more than just flavor! I’ve included a recipe Patatas bravas: Who doesn’t love fried potatoes? 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BITS ‘n’ PIECES continued from page 6 Local Business News Whidbey Playhouse Unveils Artworks Gallery Announces ’s Prayer Corn Reopening Slate Return of Music in the Courtyard Pam er Laughter, songs and celebration will welcome Artworks Gallery in Langley is thrilled to audiences back into Whidbey Playhouse this announce the return of its 1st Saturday September as the community theater prepares concert series, Music in the Courtyard. The In honor of my late mother-in-law, to perform before live audiences for the first concerts coincide with Langley’s 1st Satur- Pamela Kaye Young, this column is a place time since February, 2020. day art walk receptions. Join Artworks Gallery where believers can share their prayer requests for others to help lift TEA FOR THREE: Lady Bird, Pat and Betty will for extended hours, 5:00 to 7:00pm, Satur- them up in faith. The prayers can be for you, a family member, or anything weighing on your begin the season Sept. 17 for a three week- day, July 3, and revel in the music of guitarist soul. Email [email protected] or call 360-682-2341 to share your prayer requests. end run. This behind-the-scenes look at three Quinn Fitzpatrick. Quinn has opened for Kenny former first ladies – what Pat Nixon called “the Chesney and is considered a “poet of sound” Eternal God, stir Thou our minds and stimulate our hearts with a high sense of hardest unpaid job in the world!” – provides and a “guitar wizard”. His music covers a wide patriotism as we approach the Fourth of July. May all that this day symbolizes renew a whimsical and deeply moving story of what spectrum of emotions and styles, drawing on our faith in freedom, our devotion to democracy, and redouble our efforts to keep a it is like for a woman when her husband Celtic, country, folk, pop, rock, blues, hip-hop, government of the people, by the people, and for the people truly alive in our world. becomes the president of the United States R&B, Latin, bossa nova and jazz traditions. The Grant that we may highly resolve on this great day to dedicate ourselves anew to – and she is suddenly thrust into the spot- concerts are free and will be held in the court- the task of ushering in an era when good will shall live in the hearts of a free people, light. In three scenes taking place in the family yard in front of the gallery. quarters of the White House just prior to the justice shall be the light to guide their feet, and peace shall be the goal of human- Artworks Gallery summer hours are 11:00am end of living there as the wife of a president, kind: to the glory of Thy holy name and the good of our Nation and of all mankind. to 5:00pm, Wednesday through Monday. each of the women - Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Closed Tuesday. Located at 221 2nd Street, Amen. Nixon and Betty Ford – confide alone to the Langley. By Chaplain, Reverend Edward G. Latch audience secrets about their early years, their Wednesday, July 3, 1974. husbands’ rise to power, their romances with Rob Schouten Gallery Presents: the men, their unique paths as wives in the Expressions of Light - New White House, and their feelings about immi- paintings by Teresa Saia nent retirement. Teresa Saia’s Expressions of Light exhibition of Tickets for TEA FOR THREE go on sale the first pastel and oil paintings present her landscapes week of August at $18 each. bathed in an abundance of vibrant light and “ All Together Now!: A Global Event Celebrating color. Working in a loose, sketching style Saia Blessed is Local Theatre will be on stage for one week- captures the dramatic light as it penetrates the end only, Nov. 12-14. This brand new musical land and reflects off the water at dusk or in revue will feature an array of fantastic songs the early dawn. from many of your favorite musicals. The event The mood and emotion conveyed in her paint- the nation will also celebrate the 100th year of the buildings evoke a deep sense of the mysterious, ing that is home to Whidbey Playhouse, and romantic, peaceful and yet familiar settings. will recognize its history from church to perfor- Her paintings explore the beauty she finds in mance venue. the pacific northwest and her home on Whid- whose God Oscar Wilde’s comedy of manners, The Impor- bey Island. tance of Being Earnest is next up, on stage Recognized by numerous national awards, Feb. 11-27, 2022. In 1890s England, two Teresa has a strong following in both private friends use the pseudonym, Ernest, for their and corporate collections. She is also a recog- on-the-down-low activities. A bountiful crowd- nized workshop instructor nationally and in is the Lord.” pleaser, complete with mistaken identify, mad Europe. She enjoys creating a supportive and extravagance and people who know noth- energetic atmosphere in which students can Psalms 33:12 ing about love hurtling headlong into it. This thrive, establishing their own style and direc- is one of the funniest plays in existence. With tion. charm, wit and hilarity to spare, these Earnests and their ladyloves are here to remind you Teresa Saia will be in the gallery on Saturday, how good it feels to laugh out loud. July 3 from 5:00 to 7:00pm during Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk. Opening April 1 and on stage through April 16 is The Taming, a whirlwind 90 minutes of hilar- You can see the entire exhibit and even make DO YOU NEED ious/serious theater. A Miss America Pageant your purchase online at www.robschoutengal- contestant kidnaps a liberal activist blogger lery.com. and a conservative senator’s aide in order to Rob Schouten Gallery is located at 101 Anthes get them to help her re-write the U.S. Consti- Avenue, Langley. Open daily from 10:00am to tution (which will be her talent performance in BUSINESS CARDS? 5:00pm. the pageant). Got that? Skewering liberals and conservatives alike, The Taming hits political Whidbey Art Gallery Returns to partisanship in the funny bone! Art Walk YEP Whidbey Playhouse will wrap up the season Whidbey Art Gallery is happy to be holding its with Charley’s Aunt, on stage June 3-19, 2022. first Art Walk in a very long time - Saturday, At 130 years old and still going strong, Char- July 3 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. July brings a new ley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas has lost none of show, “On the Road Again,” new featured WE CAN DO THAT! its power to tickle an audience’s funny bone. artist, Stuart King, and loads of new art by the Jack Chesney loves Kitty Verdun and Char- Gallery members. Come for a visit during art ley Wykeham loves Amy Spettigue, but they walk or any time during the month. are having difficulty expressing their love. To Whidbey Art Gallery is now open every day, see the ladies in person, they invite the them Jill’s Barbershop Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to a luncheon party in order to meet Charley’s 749 SE Pioneer Way to 4:00pm and Friday through Sunday from Women’s apparel • baby gifts • JEWELRY wealthy aunt arriving from Brazil. However, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 10:00am to 5:00pm. Located at 220 Second Jennifer Bachmann when she cancels her visit at the last minute, 360-675-1007 Owner Street in Langley, call 360-221-7675 or visit the boys are sent into cataclysmic confu- (call or text for an appointment) 360-678-2100 www.whidbeyartists.com for more informa- 24 Front Street • Coupeville sion. What do they do now? The problem is [email protected] tion. solved by drafting their feckless undergrad pal, Fancourt Babberley, to stand in as “Char- Penn Cove Gallery July Featured ley’s Aunt.” This charming frump is introduced Artist: Janis Collins to the ladies, but when the real aunt turns up, Penn Cove Gallery is featuring the work of Full Service Graphic Design & Printing! classic comic confusion ensues. Janis Collins for the month of July. She is Season tickets will not be sold this year; currently exploring the Mandela style of art instead single tickets will go on sale at least 45 as a new way of relating to the circle symbol- days prior to the opening of each production. izing the perfect harmony of nature in the As Whidbey Playhouse reopens the doors rest world. She sees a strong connection between assured it will be welcoming patrons back in the natural world and the never-ending circle. to an environment that prioritizes safety, well- The possibilities are endless! The images are ness, and health, ensuring compliance with chosen carefully to make a specific statement current health and safety protocols, while about how the elements in each Mandela We’re Open For Your Printing Needs being mindful that flexibility will be required as relate to each other. those guidelines may continue to evolve. Face Janis works with Prismacolor colored pencils, Give Us A Call Today 360-682-2341 coverings will be required for all attendees, and sometimes adds pen/ink to the drawings. regardless of vaccination status. COVID policies Visit the gallery and see all her new work as 1131 SE Ely St • Oak Harbor • 360-682-2341 • [email protected] subject to change. well as new work by other artists. For more information, call 360-679-2237 or Penn Cove Gallery is located at 9 Front Street www.whidbeyweekly.com follow Whidbey Playhouse on Facebook. in Coupeville. Open daily from 10:00am to [Submitted by Whidbey Playhouse] 5:30pm. www.penncovegallery.com

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