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ON TRACK name Schuyler, the maiden name of Alexander
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my day. “The rapid growth of railroads in the 1850s
required large amounts of capital to buy equip-
After almost hitting a
ment and to build the lines. They could also be
deer who jaywalked
in front of my truck, highly profitable, which led to widespread specu-
a black cat ran across lation in railroad shares. Financier Robert Schuyler
the street. was a member of a prominent New York family,
his aunt had married Alexander Hamilton. As an
Even the animals are officer of the New York and New Haven Railroad,
issuing stay at home he privately printed 20,000 shares in the com-
orders. pany and sold the bogus securities for nearly $2
When I got back million–in a year when the entire federal govern-
home safely, I had to laugh. ment had total revenues of only $74 million. By
the time the news became public, Schuyler had
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The rear window of the truck had fallen to secure
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American History class? It surely runs rampant
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forcing me to turn around to go straight home to
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June bugs from nor where he is going.”
Whether we call them lightning bugs or fireflies, ~John F. Kennedy
these flying luminescences, often appearing in
June, light up our world. “American history is not something dead and
over. It is always alive, always growing, always
Did you ever catch them? unfinished—and every American today has his
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a Mason jar for adolescent analysis? tradition and hope which binds all Americans,
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Was the month really named after Beaver's than Lynnwood has storage lockers, car dealers,
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of June was named for the Roman goddess, For the next three days, the South Whidbey
Juno. Schools Foundation will hold its first ever online
According to my post black cat research, Juno fundraiser gala. Producer and videographer Laura
was, and may still be, the patroness of marriage Canby has assembled a variety of video vignettes
and the well-being of women. to inspire and educate.
In 8th grade Latin class, our well-feared leader, Check them out at www.swsfoundation.org or
Miss Wagner, taught that the word June was also on their Facebook page. Not only will you see
from the Latin word, juvenis, or “young people.” folks you may know, you may want to share a
donation of support.
That we were. We were a bunch of Eddie Haskell
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We were not yet juvenile delinquents, but, we
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American History. Apparently RSVP'ing to a wedding invitation,
In high school, our American history teacher "Maybe next time" isn't the correct response.
seemed to be stuck in the instruction of the Civil Have you ever listened to someone for a minute LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED
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So, acquiring this booklet of history was imper- Congrats to Malia Mae, our four year young Volume 12, Issue 22 | © MMXX Whidbey Weekly
ative for me. I knew I would learn more history
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Sticking to
Bits & Pieces Budget Can
Boost Your
Superior Court Administrator and seven years island farm stands. Support local farms and
as Chief Deputy to the Island County Clerk. eat great food, all while practicing safe social
Emergency
This afforded me the opportunity to get to distancing.
know Carolyn Cliff, both professionally and “We’re lucky on Whidbey to have so many
personally. As a result, I was pleased when she dedicated producers who can provide food for
Fund
decided to run for the position being vacated our island community,” said Kyle Flack, WIGC
by retiring Superior Court Judge Vickie Chur-
Board member from Bell’s Farm. “Our ongo-
chill. In my opinion, there is not a better quali-
ing experience with the coronavirus pandemic
fied candidate.
is revealing the weaknesses in our current food
Whether serving as a Judge Pro Tem in Supe- systems and reinforcing the importance of During the coronavirus pandemic, our health
concerns – for ourselves and our loved ones – have
Letters to the
rior Court or representing her clients, Carolyn ensuring we have a diverse and healthy local
impressed me with her meticulous prepara- food system capable of meeting the need for been at the top of our minds. But financial worries
tion and attention to detail. Additionally, her have been there, too, both for people whose
high quality food within our island commu-
employment has been affected and for investors
Editor demeanor both in and out of the courtroom
demonstrated her ability to treat all people
nity.”
The Northwest Agriculture Business Center
anxious about the volatile financial markets. And
one aspect of every individual’s total financial
Editor, equally and with respect. Carolyn is serious,
picture has become quite clear – the importance of
incubated the food hub with technical assis-
direct, highly competent and she also has a an emergency fund.
Memorial Day tance and funding. NABC has created food
great sense of humor. She will be an excellent
I am humbled anytime I have the opportu- addition to the bench. hubs like this all over the Puget Sound region. In normal times, it’s a good idea for you to keep
nity to pay homage to our fellow Americans By creating a hub where farmers, producers, three to six months’ worth of living expenses in a
who gave their lives in defense of our nation.
Maggie Lyen and customers can interact, we can strengthen liquid, low-risk account. Having an emergency
Memorial Day is the opportune time for such
Langley, Wash. the connections between local agricultural fund available can help you cope with those large,
reflection even when we grapple with the Register Now for South Whidbey producers, buyers seeking local agricultural unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a
products and community partners interested costly medical bill.
pandemic that has effected all of us. It is a Elementary Kindergarten
time to pause and reflect. It is a time to honor in supporting a thriving, sustainable local food Furthermore, if you have an adequate emergen-
South Whidbey School District’s goal is to cy fund, you won’t have to dip into your long-term
our fallen heroes and no matter where they system.
register all prospective kindergarten students investments to pay for short-term needs. These
lie, grandiose settings or those less auspicious, How it works:
in communities across our country, or around
as soon as possible in order to prepare for the investment vehicles, such as your IRA and 401(k),
the world close to where they perished, each
2020-21 school year. Upon registration, you Each week, farmers and producers list their are designed for your retirement, so the more you
will be contacted with further information. available items on the Food Hub market- can leave them intact, the more assets you’re likely
marker is a testament to self-sacrifice.
For online registration, visit https://sw.wednet. place. From Friday through Tuesday, customers to have when you retire. And because they are
Beginning in the Revolutionary War, through can log-in and order products for pickup the intended for your retirement, they typically come
edu.
the great conflicts in the 18th and 19th Centu- with disincentives, including taxes and penalties, if
following Friday, from 3:00 to 5:00pm, at one
ries, and to this day, thousands of Ameri- For paper registration, packets are available you do tap into them early. (However, as part of the
for pickup at the main entrance of the K-4 of three local farm stands: Bell’s Farm, Sher- economic stimulus legislation known as the
cans have died in brutal battle, often far from
campus Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm. man’s Farm, and Mutiny Bay Blues. CARES Act, individuals can now take up to
home, in burning deserts, turbulent seas, and
freezing forests. Since the birth of our nation, Please call 360-221-4600 for more informa- Cooperative membership is not required to $100,000 from their 401(k) plans and IRAs
Americans have put themselves in harm’s way tion. buy from the WIGC Food Hub this year, but without paying the 10% penalty that typically
membership is another way to support local applies to investors younger than 59½. If you take
to defend it, with many never to return. [Submitted by Kim Glandon, South Whidbey
agriculture and a resilient food system. this type of withdrawal, you have up to three years
The Memorial Day tradition was born out of Elementary School] to pay the taxes and, if you want, replace the funds,
the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War, a WSU Extension, Island County Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative: beyond the usual caps on annual contributions.
conflict of such bitter dispute it cost more than Provides Drive-In Wi-Fi Hotspot With the support of NABC, the Whidbey Island Of course, life is expensive, so it’s not always
600,000 lives. The Civil War demonstrated the Grown brand was established in 2009 by local easy to put away money in a fund that you aren’t
Island County residents may now access FREE
severe consequences of where stark differ- producers, and has grown with the dedica- going to use for your normal cash flow. That’s why
ences can take our nation. Memorial Day, orig- broadband internet from the safety of their it’s so important to establish a budget and stick to
vehicle while parked in the WSU Extension, tion of many community members. In 2020,
inally named Decoration Day, helped heal the Whidbey Island Grown incorporated into a it. When developing such a budget, you may find
wounds of this conflict. Americans in vari- Island County parking lot in Coupeville. WSU
multi-stakeholder cooperative owned by grow- ways to cut down on your spending, freeing up
ous communities could come together in their Extension, Island County now provides one of money that could be used to build your emergency
ers, buyers, and community partners. Food
shared desire to honor their heroes. Normally, the first Drive-In Wi-Fi Hotspots being estab- fund.
lished by the Washington State Drive-In WiFi brings us together, and so all stakeholders -
it brings us together in mutual purpose, and from those growing food to those serving it in There are different ways to establish a budget,
I miss the wonderful community gather- partnership. This program has begun plac- but they all typically involve identifying your
ing broadband access points at WSU’s county restaurants to those eating it at home - have a
ing in Coupeville last year in which I spoke of
voice and a vote in the cooperative. income and expenses and separating your needs
personal loss I have endured throughout my and tribal extension centers, as well as schools, and wants. You can find various online budgeting
career as I remember those friends and ship- libraries, and community centers across the WIGC’s mission is to support local agriculture tools to help you get started, but, ultimately, it’s up
mates who we have lost. While we cannot state. and build a resilient local economy on Whid- to you to make your budget work. Nonetheless,
gather this year, we can stop, reflect and For WSU students, the project allows direct bey Island. By sourcing food locally instead you may be pleasantly surprised at how painless it
honor those who paid the ultimate price for all of from large chains trucking in food from is to follow a budget. For example, if you’ve
access to the university’s wireless network.
of us and in our own ways. thousands of miles away, you can help the budgeted a certain amount for food each month,
They’ll be able to chat with advisors and access
environment, the community, and have the you’ll need to avoid going to the grocery store
We should also understand Memorial Day is academic resources. Linked to an educational several times a week, just to pick up “a few things”
technology consortium called EduRoam, it also opportunity to learn exactly how your food is
far more personal to some of our fellow citi- – because it doesn’t really take that many visits for
zens. Memorial Day is every day for many allows students from other educational institu- grown. For more information about the Food those few things to add up to hundreds of dollars.
families, particularly for those who can still tions to log in just as if they were at their own Hub, visit whidbeyislandgrown.com and click I You’ll be much better off limiting your trips to the
hear the voices of loved ones who fell defend- school or dormitory. Want To Buy, or email foodhub@whidbeyisland grocery, making a list of the items you’ll need and
ing our nation. These are our Gold Star fami- Members of the public will also be able to
grown.com. adhering to these lists. After doing this for a few
lies; we stand by them and support them in [Submitted by Shannon Bly] months, see how much you’ve saved – it may be
access the Internet using drive-in hotspots,
their loss and we honor them every day. much more than you’d expect. Besides using these
through a separate free public portal. Access Bayview and Tilth Markets savings to strengthen your emergency fund, you
President Harry S. Truman said, “Our debt is necessary for K-12 students whose classes could also deploy them toward longer-term
Participate in New Statewide
to the heroic men and valiant women in the are only available online, people working from
SNAP Market Match Program investments designed to help you reach other
service to our country can never be repaid. home, those needing online-only government objectives, such as retirement.
They have earned our undying gratitude. services. It also addresses a significant increase Both Bayview and South Whidbey Tilth Farm-
ers Markets are joining over 100 markets Saving money is always a good idea, and when
America will never forget their sacrifices.” in tele-health due to limited in-person medi-
you use your savings to build an emergency fund,
cal care. across the state to participate in the “SNAP
This is a day we reveal ourselves by those we you can help yourself prepare for the unexpected
remember and honor; those whose lives were Market Match” program. Shoppers who use and make progress toward your long-term goals.
For more information, contact Stinger Ander-
taken while they were serving their nation. On son at stinger.anderson@wsu.edu or 360-941- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) EBT benefits can get an additional This article was written by Edward Jones for use
Memorial Day, we can always try to put our 3171. by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
differences aside and come together, in person “match” of $10 or more to buy more fresh
[Submitted by Stinger Anderson, WSU Exten- Edward Jones, Member SIPC
or virtually, to honor the sacrifices of those fruits, vegetables, herbs, mushrooms and plant
sion, Island County] starts. The Washington State Department of
who fought to preserve our nation. Jeffery C. Pleet,
By remembering and honoring the lives and Whidbey Island Grown Health (DOH) launched the program April 1. CLU®, ChFC®
actions of those who perished in our nation’s Cooperative Launches Food Hub SNAP Market Match increases customer bene- Financial Advisor
defense, as well as their families, we reveal the Whidbey Island Grown Cooperative (WIGC) fits by matching SNAP benefits dollar for dollar 630 SE Midway Blvd.
greatest attributes of a people and as a Nation. is excited to announce the launch of its Food at any participating farmers market. Custom- Oak Harbor, WA 98277
We owe it to them, we owe it to ourselves, Hub program. ers swipe their SNAP/EBT card at the market (360) 679-2558
and we owe it to future generations who will information booth and receive EBT tokens to jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com
WIGC Food Hub is an online marketplace
still benefit from their sacrifices.
where farms and producers from all over
buy any SNAP eligible items at the market. www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC
Capt. Matt Arny, Commanding Officer of NAS Customers also receive extra SNAP Market
Whidbey Island can offer their available prod-
Whidbey Island Match dollars which can be used for fresh
ucts for sale to the community. Dairy products
are sourced regionally, from local producers fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs and
Editor, edible plants such as tomato starts.
in Skagit and Whatcom counties. None of the
Carolyn Cliff deserves your support products are sourced from wholesale distribu- Bayview Farmers Market opened April 25 and
I worked in the Island County court system for tors. Customers can purchase fresh, local prod- will be open every Saturday from 10:00am to
more than 20 years, including eight years as ucts and pick them up Fridays at one of three 2:00pm on Highway 525 and Bayview Road in
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Langley. SNAP purchases are doubled up to in ensuring SNAP and SNAP Market Match Clark, WhidbeyHealth Chief Operating Offi- “This was an incredibly tough decision,” said
$15 in Market Match currency. reach every corner of the state.” cer. “Patients and supporters will be required Board President Cynthia Mason. “We are well
South Whidbey Tilth opened May 3 and will Encouraging SNAP/EBT users to visit local to wear a mask which we will make available if aware how much this festival has come to
be open every Sunday from 11:00am to 2:00pm farmers markets to use SNAP Market Match they do not have one.” mean to our community. It’s so much more
at 2812 Thompson Road, Langley. SNAP supports the livelihoods of an estimated 1,500 Safety measures include fever screen- than three days of free music. For so many
purchases are doubled with Market Match family farms in our state, stimulating the ing, universal use of masks by everyone at people, it’s a touchstone to mark the end of
currency with no cap at this time. local economy, supporting healthy commu- the clinic and maintaining spatial distanc- summer; it’s a chance to slow down and cele-
nities, and promoting sustainability. The ing. Patients with upper respiratory symp- brate friendship and unity and invite thou-
Both markets have vendors who also accept
Bayview Farmers Market has been a commu- toms may be asked to return to their vehicles sands to visit our beautiful island and to share
Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
nity market for over 20 years with more than to complete their registration by phone and this incredible event with us; and it’s one of
coupons for Seniors and Women, Infants and
15 local farms offering a wide variety of locally wait for a provider to see them. Staff will be the biggest days of the year for many of our
Children (WIC). Those coupons will be avail-
grown food: meats, cheese, fruits, and plenty equipped with Personal Protective Equipment local businesses. We didn’t want to lose all
able around June 1.
of vegetables. South Whidbey Tilth’s Farmers (PPE). WhidbeyHealth has also implemented that, especially with the stress and worry the
Washington state farmers markets are consid- Market has been operating continuously for a dry fogging disinfecting system to eliminate COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the entire
ered essential services and are permitted to 49 years and has been sited on its own 11 acre pathogens beyond the reach of sprays, wipes world this year. We wanted it to be a celebra-
operate during the governor’s Stay Home, Stay campus since 2000. or UV lights. tion of the end of the turmoil. But after painful
Healthy order. Farmers markets across the state [Submitted by Susan Prescott, Market Commit- “Our Board and administration have listened deliberation we decided to look forward to the
are opening while implementing social distanc- tee Chair] carefully to the south island community. This 2021 Oak Harbor Music Festival as our oppor-
ing standards to maintain a safe and healthy clinic offers another way for patients to access tunity to bring back all that joy.”
environment for customers and vendors to Clinton Walk-In Clinic Opens June 2
exceptional healthcare, close to home,” Whid-
reduce the spread of the coronavirus. During A statement on the festival’s web site and
beyHealth CEO Ron Telles said.
this pandemic, a growing number of people social media notes the Board’s “greatest
depend on SNAP benefits to feed their fami- “Our life may be on pause, but our need for concern is for the health and safety of the
healthcare is not. Delaying care can create seri- musicians, volunteers, vendors, our gener-
lies and SNAP Market Match can help stretch
ous problems later and the Walk-In Clinic Clin- ous sponsors and guests who pack SE Pioneer
limited food budgets. “Income should not
ton is one way patients can stay healthy,” Way each year. Three days of free music bring
determine whether individuals and families can
Telles added. us close, elbow-to-elbow and heart-to-heart
get fresh fruits and vegetables, and unfortu-
nately that is all too often the case,” said Lacy Walk-In Clinic, Diagnostic and Laboratory with each other. We cannot imagine a socially
Fehrenbach, Assistant Secretary, DOH Divi- Maria Reyes, Manager of Patient Access Services, looks over last Hours are Monday-Friday, 7am to 7pm; Satur- distanced Oak Harbor Music Festival.”
minute details before welcoming patients at WhidbeyHealth day, 9am to 4pm; Sunday, 12 to 4pm.
sion of Prevention and Community Health. “By Walk-In Clinic Clinton Tuesday Mason said plans are already underway to
boosting the purchasing power of SNAP shop- Walk-In Clinic Clinton can be reached at keep the Oak Harbor Music Festival highly
pers, the SNAP Market Match program will Last week, WhidbeyHealth announced the
360-341-5252. To schedule a screening visible and to show gratitude to the Whid-
June 2 opening of a new Walk-In Clinic in Clin-
put more healthy food on the table for fami- mammography or x-ray appointment, call bey community for the years of support. “Our
ton. Located at 11245 State Route 525, the
lies across Washington State and keep money Central Scheduling Services at 360-678-7607. mission since day one has been to inspire our
clinic is available for island residents and visi-
circulating to small and medium farmers.” More information is available online at whid- community with the power of music.” That
tors alike. No appointment is necessary.
“Food access programs at farmers markets beyhealth.org and on Facebook.com/whidbey- won’t change, she said. “We want our friends
Clinic staff is ready to address common prob-
such as SNAP and SNAP Market Match are health and supporters to know: We aren’t going
lems such as back pain, stomach upset, cuts,
incredibly important to the entire farmers [Submitted by Patricia Duff, Public Relations away and we won’t let you down.”
earaches, allergies and the common cold.
market community – organizers, vendors, Officer, WhidbeyHealth]
Advanced x-ray equipment is on-site as is a Oak Harbor Music Festival’s mission is to
and shoppers of every income,” says Colleen
clinical lab. Patients can visit the clinic for diag- Oak Harbor Music Festival 2020 inspire our community with the power of
Donovan, executive director of the Wash-
nostic imaging, screening mammography or Canceled music. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the festi-
ington State Farmers Market Association.
lab services ordered by their doctor. val has provided scholarships to graduat-
“Such programs represent values we care The Oak Harbor Music Festival’s Board of
WhidbeyHealth reminds anyone experiencing a ing seniors from all three of Whidbey’s high
deeply about: equity in our local food system, Directors announced last Wednesday it will
life-threatening emergency to call 9-1-1 imme- schools for the past seven years. www.oakhar-
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WE’RE OPEN:
Phase II begins in Island County
By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly “We are working at 50 percent capacity,” said Ellis. “We lose sight of this and I hope we stay as united as we have
have taken our lobby out so people cannot bring guests in been over these last 10 weeks.”
Island County has moved to Phase II of Gov. Jay Inslee’s four-
with them. Everyone must wear a mask, everyone must wash
phase “Safe Start” plan to reopen businesses – more than a Ellis said while she feels the industry as a whole has not had
their hands. We have an intense sanitation system in our back
week ahead of the potential June 1 date set for the state as a anyone fighting for them at a government level, community
room when we are finished with clients and we are giving
whole. support has been tremendous. She feels it is small business
ourselves 15 minutes between each client to disinfect our
that continues to pay the econonic price in this pandemic,
Island County Public Health submitted its request for a vari- salon and ourselves.”
making continued community support essential moving
ance to move to Phase II last Friday, after learning Tuesday the
Ellis said the salon has a large selection of personal protective forward.
county was eligible to apply. An answer was expected early
equipment, an air purification system and hospital-grade
this week, but instead, state public health officials gave their “We appreciate every person who has supported us locally,
disinfectants and sanitizers to keep employees and customers
seal of approval to the plan Saturday. Many small businesses and as a community, it is crucial to support local businesses
safe.
were ready and began allowing people through their doors long-term,” she said.
Sunday for the first time in two-and-a-half months. “We will be following the state of Washington guidelines for
“The support we’ve received from the Whidbey commu-
Phase II reopening by reducing our occupancy by 50 percent
“We are thrilled to be open and able to practice our beloved nity during the COVID shutdown has been amazing,” said
and stepping up our cleaning and sanitizing,” said Aparicio.
craft,” said Misty Ellis, owner of The Hive Salon Co. in Oak Aparicio. “Being able to offer drive through for takeout was
“We plan on opening both locations and outdoor patios and
Harbor. very successful. However, we also recognized the priorities for
will serve all beverages in plastic cups. We will also have a
our community and decided that collecting donations for the
“We are excited about the prospect of reopening, but we are limited food menu until we can open to full capacity.”
Coupeville School District to help buy much-needed computer
being cautious about moving too quickly,” said Mitch Apari- While some restaurants, like Penn Cove Taproom in Coupe- hardware to allow students to complete their schoolwork
cio, co-owner of Penn Cove Brewing Co., which has locations ville, have been able to provide takeout options throughout from home was much more important.”
in Coupeville and Oak Harbor. “We understand everyone is the closure period, it has been tough on small business in
anxious to get back to normal, but the safety of our staff and Aparicio said they have collected more than $3,000 to
general.
customers is our top priority.” support the program and will continue collecting donations
“The shutdown has been very difficult on us and our staff,” through the end of June.
Aparicio anticipates both locations will be opening in June, Aparicio said. “We did everything we could to apply for
while takeout will continue Thursday through Sunday from 3 “We value the support from our community,” he said. “With-
relief assistance and did our best to keep up to speed on
to 7 p.m. at its Coupeville location. out it, none of the local small businesses would be success-
the ever-changing rules and regulations. We were finally
ful.”
Provisions of Phase II allow for gatherings of five or less approved for the first round of the PPP (Payroll Protection
people from outside one’s household and limited non-es- Plan) relief program and fortunately, most of our employees As of now, roughly one-third of the state is, or is eligible,
sential travel for approved Phase I and II activities. Busi- returned to work. This allowed us to open for takeout services to move to Phase II of reopening. The “Stay Home, Stay
nesses allowed to reopen include remaining manufacturing, and continue working on the brewery construction. Healthy” order remains in effect until May 31, although Gov.
additional construction, in-home or domestic services such as Inslee is making no promises the rest of the state will be able
“The loss of revenue, however, has put a major burden on us
nannies and housecleaning services, professional services and to move forward June 1.
for sure,” he continued. “Not only did we have two locations
office-based businesses, limited in-store retail, real estate, hair before the shutdown, but we were also in the process of “As I have repeatedly said before, these are decisions that are
and nail salons, barbers, pet grooming services and restau- building out our brewery and our third location in Freeland – driven by public health data and science, not the calendar,”
rants and taverns (with reduced capacity of no more than 50 equipment and material had already been purchased prior to he said last week. “To be clear: this does not mean that we
percent). the shutdown. The missing revenue we had forecasted to help will be able to open every county in the state on June 1.
Camping, however, is not allowed in Island County at this with the expansion forced us to slow down the progress quite Counties that continue to have large numbers of infections
time and businesses must meet all safety standards put in a bit. We are seeking other ways to get back on track.” are not in a position to open up stores, restaurants and ser-
place by state health officials before they can open their vices safely.”
Some of the repercussions of the shutdown can be felt indus-
doors. Tele-work is still strongly encouraged whenever pos- try-wide, said Ellis. Island County is required to remain in Phase II for a minimum
sible. Those considered high risk are still encouraged to stay of three weeks and can proceed to Phase III only with authori-
“Our industry has been stripped completely,” she said.
home and avoid any unnecessary travel or contact. zation from the State Department of Health.
“Financially, emotionally, mentally - we have been broken
The reopening requirements mean a new way of doing down completely. But our industry has proven globally we For more information, visit islandcountywa.gov or coronavirus.
business for many and businesses are coming up with creative are stronger together and I hope we continue to be strong wa.gov. Go to penncovebrewing.com for updates and find
ways to meet those standards. through this and learn from these trials. I don’t want us to The Hive Salon Co. on Facebook and Instagram.
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“We want to have the open acreage produce at struck between forest debris providing nutrients,
minimum 40 percent of our food needs, as well as habitat that wildlife need, and what might be fuel
have a healthy forest that is good for the plants in for a wildfire and thus prioritized for removal.”
it, the wildlife, and for us to enjoy. We also want
Circling back toward his home, having toured
the forest to have a good balance between wildfire
the far reaching spaces of the forest thus far,
Make a
protection and forest health, and ultimately, leave
the property in far better shape for generations Kirk mentions the idea of “doing something” as
to come. We did not know exactly where to go resonating most with him after that initial Firewise
with it, what to do, what to plan for, and what Assessment. “Either we do something and maybe
save the forest, or we do nothing and it will reset
Difference
resources were available to learn from.” Kirk noted
that when he first learned about the Whidbey itself in the not-too-distant future.” Kirk had been
Island Firewise Program in late summer of the first reading about and taking forestry management
year owning the property, “I was taking the Com- classes through the Washington State University
munity Emergency Response Team (CERT) course Extension Forestry Program, and “resetting” is
taught by the South Whidbey Fire Department in jargon for when a forest stand dies off and starts
By Kelsi Mottet Freeland. Once I heard about the program, read up over. It is a natural form of forest disturbance when
on it, and found out it was free, I knew that was things are out of balance, but most people would
Natural Resource Planner, Whidbey Island Conservation District
the start we needed to get goals in place.” find it undesirable.
The Whidbey Island Firewise Program is an Kirk chuckled when I inquired about how he and
ADAPTING THE LAND: Over that first spring season of owning the outreach and education program that started his family managed their time, and what motivated
A WHIDBEY FAMILY’S STORY IN property, the Kirkconnells spent considerable time in 2016 and is available to all interested Whid- them to do so much in such a short timeframe,
PROMOTING FOREST HEALTH AND observing it and noting its unique features. Nestled bey residents. Partnerships between staff at the compared to many. In a sea of priorities, what
between Highway 525 and Mutiny Bay Road, their Whidbey Island Conservation District, Washington made forest health and wildfire protection rise to
PREPARING FOR WILDFIRE property slopes gently toward the west - two acres Dept. of Natural Resources Wildfire Division and the surface? “Why are we spending so much time
“You know that smell when you go into woods of previously cleared area for the existing house our local fire districts bring together a breadth and on this? Well, both because we ended up liking
that are not healthy? Musty... dank...rotting... it and the in-progress farm, with forest bordering depth of expertise in land management, forest to work on it, and also, I don’t want whomever
just has a funny smell to it? You don’t always think three sides. health, and wildland fire and structure protection owns this property in the future to see the forest
of the smell of that forest, but our forest no longer to benefit and empower residents on how they can as being poorly managed and with no plan. I
“Up above, it’s a very sandy loam soil, and water
smells like that. It smells completely different proactively protect their homes and properties from want them to be able to enjoy it, the beauty and
drains through it quickly. It’s all Pacific Madrone
now.” wildfire. Resources and assistance can be accessed the wildlife. I don’t want them to have the poor
and Western hemlock with a few alders. In the
Signed in to Zoom, headset secured, and camera lower section, we have a lot more Douglas firs, at www.whidbeycd.org/firewise/, and is tailored opinion we have of the previous owner’s efforts on
phone at the ready, Freeland forest landowner Kirk along with Western hemlocks. Most of the trees to the unique microclimates and niches spanning this property.”
Kirkconnell shares a poignant observation to me on are about 40 to 50 years old, 80-plus feet tall, but Whidbey Island, as well as to the individual homes
He mentions he’d like to send me a photo after
our chat that demonstrates the sign of the times. and communities that request assistance.
only 6-10 inches in diameter,” exclaimed Kirk, our Zoom chat has ended, demonstrative of the
Instead of taking a deep breath beside him and his camera phone tilting slightly as he positioned One such service Kirk took advantage of was the success he feels his family has accomplished in
sharing the same experience, in our “new normal” himself to point into the woods. “The trees were free Firewise Home & Property Assessment, an their efforts of managing the forest thus far. “The
I’m left to conjure up memories of smells whilst severely overcrowded, some areas as bad as a tree informative and educational one-hour visit from proof is in the data. We took a core sample of one
wandering woods, and nod in agreement with every 10-15 inches, and many were not healthy the program’s partners whereby they walk the of the trees we left in the first area we thinned
Kirk on the other side of my laptop. You see, I’m or already dead. The forest should have been property with the landowner, assess the exte- two years ago, and this last year that tree grew
about to embark on a digital tour of the Kirkcon- thinned 20-plus years ago. I’m six-foot-four and rior portions of structures on the property, note more in diameter than it had in the previous five
nell’s five-acre property, to learn more about his could barely get through even when crouched landowner successes, and offer suggestions for to eight years! I feel this is proof that what we
family’s efforts the past two years in promoting down, crawling through branches. The woods wildfire preparedness improvements based on the are doing is helping the trees we want to keep. If
forest health and reducing wildfire risk through were capped all the way to the ground, completely landowners’ goals and questions asked. you thin over time, trees will go ‘Oh, I gotta put
active management. I’m on-screen though, along impenetrable.” “I didn’t know what I didn’t know,” stated Kirk. better roots down! I have space and food to grow
for the digital ride, and craving the fresh, healthy
forest air. Those first few months of the family’s observation “I needed more education on forest management. bigger!’ This also means they can fend off disease
and connection to their land were critical, and it I figured it would be a useful thing having people better, too. We have seen owls flying through the
“When we started looking to escape the suburbs happened to time itself at the precipice of one of that are local to the island come out and say ‘Hey, woods - there was no way that was possible before
and live a more rural lifestyle to raise our boys, with our region’s most active wildfire seasons to-date. for where you are, in your exact situation, this is we thinned, created open areas, and before we
my wife growing up on Whidbey and working in what we recommend you do - and we’ll help you took all the branches up to around 12 feet. There’s
In Washington state, the summer of 2018 saw
Coupeville when I met her and family still on the find resources.’ They stand there looking at your more songbirds, predatory birds, more pollinators,
wildland firefighters put out over 1,850 wildfires,
island, Whidbey was a natural choice. We looked trees with you. It’s not just some generic service. and the huckleberry crop last year was amazing
and nearly 440,000 acres burned. Granted, most
for many months here,” recounted Kirk, his camera From talking with the firefighters, if we didn’t try and this year’s is looking to be even better. The
of those wildfires were in central and eastern
phone angled toward the driveway and house. to have more distance between trees and remove salal is healthy and expanding like it should to fill in
Washington, where fire regimes are naturally
“We knew we wanted to be more self-sufficient, fuel from the forest, if a wildfire were to come the understory.”
more frequent. But a growing trend of west-side
grow our own food, and be closer to the water. through here it would bounce between the trees
wildfires is surfacing, in part due to increasing He smiles when he recounts that through the
We were not planning on being forest managers, and very likely take our house and shop with it.
though, but here we are.” drought conditions among our shoulder seasons family experience of active management in his
and in summer, and a growing WUI that puts By some judicious tree thinning and limbing of
forest, his eight-year-old son can now educate
In the spring of 2018, Kirk, his wife, Sarah, and more people in greater contact with wildlands. low-hanging branches – a suggestion they made
after visiting – we created a healthy understory, him - and other adults - on how to properly limb a
three sons, found their new home on a five-acre The summer of 2015, especially, with some of
and are now less likely to have a crown fire.” tree. He shares that his son now proudly shares tips
property northwest of Freeland. “The property had the hottest summer temperatures on record, saw like: “You do an undercut on the branch so that
the right balance of land and house we wanted to fires crop up with more frequency on Whidbey. Over the course of the next two years, the Kirk- the branch doesn’t peel from the tree and come
afford within the distance to the ferry that worked One especially notable fire that burned 10 acres connells spent a good amount of their free time crashing down on you! Don’t use a ladder on a
well.” of brush along a steep bluff slope adjacent to Fort tending to the forest and learning better forest tree with a chainsaw, use a pole saw!”
Whidbey Island, this unique place with its special Ebey State Park captured headlines, as it demon- management practices. “Thinning this over-
landscapes, is our shared home. Like the Kirk- strated that wildfire is not just a matter of if, but crowded forest property and removing invasive As we concluded the digital tour together, I
connells, we are welcoming families new and old a matter of when. Wildfire knows no geographic weeds has been a lot of work. You could not walk inquired if Kirk had any words of wisdom he’d like
back to the island to join us in living here. As more boundaries; rather, it is a set of conditions – cli- through here when we first started,” Kirk points to impart to fellow Whidbey landowners as they
move here, more homes are being built, often mate, topography, and fuels – which, when lined to an area he deems a success from their efforts. seek to promote the health of their own land-
adjacent to forestland, which results in an increase up, can affect any location. The remaining trees are now spaced 10 to 15 feet scapes. Speaking passionately, Kirk shared, “The
in the Wildland/Urban Interface, or “WUI.” This apart. An understory of native shrubs is bouncing Whidbey Island Firewise Program can help you
As Kirk walked with his camera toward the top with where your land is now and where you might
is a term coined by fire professionals to mean the of his slope, he shared “Our forest borders the back and flourishing. “We have taken out approx-
area where homes and structures are more at imately 600 trees in our three forested acres. I think about managing it for the future. It may take
highway, so if someone flicks a cigarette butt in time, money and effort on your part, but there are
risk to wildland fire because of their proximity to know that number sounds like a lot, but it was
the middle of summer, well, it could burn from the people and resources to help. I mean, you don’t
large, contiguous tracts of forestland. With more incredibly crowded and foul smelling. We chipped
highway down the property really easily. That is
frequent and direct contact of us living near wild- what we could and some of it we’ve kept for have to do all of these things in six months. Maybe
sort of the big thing.”
lands, we have a responsibility to know how to live firewood. We use the chips on our farm or spread we were too aggressive, maybe we weren’t. It’s an
in a way that balances our needs as residents with For the Kirkconnells, a balance of wildfire pre- them back into the woods. We want to sequester individual process, kind of like pursuing zero waste.
the ecological processes - wildfire included - that paredness and forest health were one of four key as much carbon as we can, but some of the stuff You’re never going to be perfect. But the fact that
may occur on the land. In essence, to balance the goals they identified as most important to apply to we do burn and then use the biochar for soil health you’re on that journey is better than had you done
health of the land and ourselves on it. their new land. on the farm. There is definitely a balance to be nothing. Help be part of the solution.
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Tributes Island 911
Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!
ROBERT D. CRAY SATURDAY, APRIL 25 FRIDAY, MAY 1
December 1936 – May 2020 3:22 pm, Pleasant View Ln. 10:27 am, SR 20
Robert D’Esting Cray was born in 1936 in Milwaukee, Wis., Requesting call. States tenant wanted Requesting call, was just driving past loca-
damage deposit returned; reporting party tion when something hit his vehicle and
but he spent most of his childhood in Montana. During his
sent two times, now have cashed both. broke the windshield. Did not see anyone
junior year in high school, Bob moved to Oak Harbor, along roadway.
Wash., where he enjoyed playing football, baseball, working 8:02 pm, Lyle Ridge Cir.
Reporting party states kids were out in 2:51 pm, W Troxell Rd.
on cars, racing at Skagit Speedway, and making many Reporting party advising two people stole
front yard playing; kids told reporting
lifelong friends. In March 1960, he met his wife, Maxine, her vehicle this morning; advising she
party male approached children at gate
and they spent the next 60 years together working, raising and said “Hey kids want some crack?” didn’t report it but knows who took it. Is
two sons, Garth and Trevor, and traveling nationally and Driving small, white, beat up work van. out with it now at location.
internationally. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 3:41 pm, Carl Ave.
Bob became a professional land surveyor in 1970 and was a partner at Fakkema 7:29 pm, Hill Rd. Advising subject going berserk. Wearing
Reporting party states kids had campfire woman’s hat, yelling, does not see any
& Kingma Inc. in Oak Harbor for 43 years. He was active in both local and
by bluff on Hill Rd. Reporting party tried weapons.
national professional land surveying organizations. For many years Bob also
enjoyed serving on the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land telling them they weren’t supposed to do 11:51 pm, Meadowood Ln.
that and kids got snotty. Reporting party states there is a hired
Surveyors, and as chairman, signed his son Garth’s professional engineering
MONDAY, APRIL 27 killer next door. Armed.
license and his son Trevor’s professional land surveyor’s license. In 1982 he was
7:02 am, E Troxell Rd. SATURDAY, MAY 2
elected Washington State Surveyor of the Year. Bob’s all-time favorite activity was
Reporting party advising vehicle drove 12:4 1 am, N Main St.
working on cars, the highlights of which were restoring his 3000 Austin Healey Reporting party at WhidbeyHealth is
into ditch at location; advising female is
with his son, Trevor, and then competing in car shows and rallies all around the now walking away from location, report- requesting a ride. In bathrobe.
U.S. and Canada. ing party advising heard foul language at 8:58 am, Ridgeway Dr.
Bob will be deeply missed by his wife, Maxine; sons, Garth (Janet) and Trevor; approximately 4:50am. Reporting party Reporting party advising male subject was
grandchildren, Diana and Darrell; brother, Richard; sister, Barbara; and a myriad advising female is walking barefoot, and standing at end of her driveway, staring;
of cousins, friends, and care providers. A Celebration of Life has been tentatively is leaving her belongings on the ground. reporting party advising subject came
11:01 am, Mobius Loop up to location and started looking into
planned for August. Family suggests, for memorials in Robert’s name, please
Reporting party requesting call; was told windows on house and vehicle.
consider donations to Parkinson Foundations or WhidbeyHealth Hospice Care.
people were being stopped at bridge and 2:59 pm, Norcliffe Way
Arrangements entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor. Please visit Robert’s not allowed on the island if they didn’t Requesting call referencing grey squirrels
page in our Book of Memories online at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share have a COVID card. ICOM advised not the hanging around; wants suggestions for
memories and leave condolences. case, reporting party still requesting call. how to trap them and relocate them.
Reporting party was provided phone
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
Life Tributes can now be found 6:06 pm, Seashore Ave.
number to WILDCOMM.
online at www.whidbeyweekly.com Reporting party advising woke up and SUNDAY, MAY 3
someone was there doing something to 3:21 am, N Main St.
reporting party’s head. States whoever Reporting party advising subject got into
it was also stole reporting party’s pain reporting party’s car and demanded a
ride. Subject has now gotten out of vehi-
Pam’s Prayer Corner
killers. Did not see anyone.
cle and is trying to enter building. Subject
4:50 pm, Langley Rd. adult male, wearing all grey.
Reporting horse on side of the road. Now
in driveway at location. Reporting party is 4:31 am, SW 24th Ave.
keeping horse from coming down drive- Reporting party advising subject throw-
In honor of my late mother-in-law,
way, blocking it in. ing cement blocks onto street. Reporting
Pamela Kaye Young, we are going
to be running a weekly section called party recalling; states male also threw
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 clothes on his porch.
Pam’s Prayer Corner. This is a place where believers can
2:30 pm, Crockett Lake Dr.
share their prayer requests for others to help lift them up in faith. 7:30 pm, Paul Ave.
The prayers can be for you, a family member, or anything weighing on your soul. Reporting party advising subjects wander-
Caller requesting welfare check on her
Email info@whidbeyweekly.com or call 360-682-2341 to share your prayer requests. ing around from house to house in area;
children; hasn’t spoken to children or
older male and female. Reporting party
their father for a week. Normally doesn’t
Heavenly Father, advising thinks they’re on drugs, female is
have problems reaching children. States
As our local businesses begin to reopen we ask for your protection and guidance. Please keep scratching herself and male is slurring.
father took kids in middle of the night by
the business owners, their employees and customers safe and grant them patience as we all 8:35 pm, Crockett Lake Dr. breaking into reporting party’s home.
balance this delicate situation where lives and livelihoods are in jeopardy. Please guide our Caller states female is sitting in front of
scientists to a cure for this disease that has already cost our citizens lives, jobs, peace of mind, 9:01 pm, Fort Casey Rd.
caller’s residence and walking up and States female just walked into reporting
relationships, and more. We ask these things in your mighty name, Amen.
down street all day. party’s house. Unknown who female is.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 MONDAY, MAY 4
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, 1:34 pm, Oak Harbor Rd. 8:48 am, SR 20
we have peace with God through our Lord Advising someone is threatening to come Reporting party advising 60-gallon water
to location and beat reporting party up tank was stolen sometime overnight,
Jesus Christ. Through him we have also ob- and slash his tires. requesting contact at location.
tained access by faith into this grace in which 5:44 pm, West Beach Rd. 10:26 am, Cove View Cir.
we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory Caller advising motorcycle is “terrorizing” Requesting call; has a no-contact order
West Beach every day; just went by doing with ex-husband and received phone call
of God. More than that, we rejoice in our wheelies at high rate of speed. from blocked number Saturday; wants
sufferings, knowing that suffering produces 6:26 pm, SR 20 to know if law enforcement can help
endurance, and endurance produces character, Reporting party advising male walking on her find out who the blocked number
road, going through mailboxes tossing belongs to.
and character produces hope, and hope does
mail into road. 10:55 am, N Main St.
not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our 7:45 pm, SR 20 Caller states helicopter across the street
hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. ... Red 1998 VW GTI. Reporting party stating has been making a lot of noise. Request-
ing call.
Romans 5:1-6 ESV car engine is going to “blow up.” Wanted
to advise law enforcement. Report provided by OHPD & Island County Sheriff’s Dept.
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