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By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter In two days, North Whidbey Middle School will become a center of hope, life and remembrance. The Oak Harbor school’s quiet track and field oval will be transformed into a bus- tling circle of activity featur- ing participants driven by a common goal. Whidbey Island’s annual Relay for Life event will take place May 29-30 and typi- cally draws more than 1,000 participants and volunteers. Opening ceremonies are 6 p.m. Friday and the event continues overnight until closing ceremonies at noon Saturday. “Island of Hope” is the theme for the 2015 Relay for Life of Whidbey Island cam- paign. The event’s purpose is to raise money in the fight against cancer, support those battling the disease and remember those who have passed. The event involved 73 teams and 1,067 participants last year and raised $131,381. The goal this year is 81 teams and $160,000. As of May 11, 56 teams and 420 participants had raised nearly $50,000 so far. Aside from being a fun- draiser, Relay for Life also is designed to bring greater awareness to the disease in hopes more lives will be saved through early detec- tion. Gordon Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, came up with the idea in 1985 when he walked and ran the track at the University of Puget Sound for 24 hours to raise money and bring such awareness. Klatt’s idea turned into a global phenomenon, which has led to nearly $5 bil- lion raised toward cancer research. Despite his strong will, Klatt himself fell victim to cancer. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer two years ago and died in August from heart failure after a two- year fight against cancer. The 2015 Relay for Life is dedicated to Klatt. The luminaria ceremony Friday night will be in his honor. The ceremony starts at 10 p.m. Although advances contin- ue to be made, particularly in extending survival rates, cancer remains the second- deadliest disease in the United States behind heart disease, with some experts expecting it to elevate to No. 1 in the coming years. The American Cancer Society predicts more than 1.5 million new cases of can- cer will be diagnosed in 2015 in this country and 589,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year, or about 1,600 per day. Still, these numbers are an improvement over past years. A recent American Cancer Society report shows there has been a 22 percent drop in cancer deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades, which translates to about 1.5 million lives saved. Although the event is full of emotion, it also is designed to inspire and entertain and includes a “Mr. Relay Competition” that features participants in eye-opening outfits. That competition starts at 7:30 Friday night. Other entertainment will come from cancer survi- vor, singer and songwriter Anthony Hale of Seattle, uku- lele player and singer Dave Madeiros of Oak Harbor and the Penn Cove Pachers, a blue grass musical group. Among those scheduled to speak at the event are April and Joe Stach of Oak Harbor and Renato DePaolis, a cancer survivor and flight officer from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. For more information, go to www.relay.acsevents.org and type “Whidbey” into the search. WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2015 | Vol. 1, No. 4 | WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM | FREE VOTE now for Best of Whidbey! W H I D B E Y N E W S G R O U P THE BEST OF WHIDBEY READERS CHOICE AWARDS W H I D B E Y N E W S G R O U P THE BEST OF WHIDBEY READERS CHOICE AWARDS Voting ends May 30 th . Cast your ballot online! Go to www.whidbeynewstimes.com -- HOURS OPEN -- Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Sun 12-5 -- 360-527-2641 -- 133 Prince Ave, Bellingham launchingsuccess.com BRING THIS AD for $5 OFF purchases of $35 or more! Expires 6/30/15. Valid on in stock items only. Not valid on Gift Cards, LEGO®, purchase orders, any other offer, discount, or previous purchases. One coupon per person. Online coupon code: Xtra5 Come check out our wide selection of Toys and Games for Kids! WHIDBEY TRA! X Community rallies for Relay for Life Friday Call your sales representative today 360-675-6611 Enjoy your newly redesigned Whidbey News Group shopper. Place an ad to reach over 16,750 Oak Harbor readers! X Friday, May 29, 2015 Relay begins at 6 p.m. North Whidbey Middle School HELP FIGHT FOR A CURE 2014 File photo Relay for Life of Whidbey Island is not only a chance to raise money in the fight against cancer, but also to support those who are battling cancer and to remember those who lost their fight.
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By RON NEWBERRYStaff reporter
In two days, North Whidbey Middle School will become a center of hope, life and remembrance.
The Oak Harbor school’s quiet track and field oval will be transformed into a bus-tling circle of activity featur-ing participants driven by a common goal.
Whidbey Island’s annual Relay for Life event will take place May 29-30 and typi-cally draws more than 1,000 participants and volunteers.
Opening ceremonies are 6 p.m. Friday and the event continues overnight until closing ceremonies at noon Saturday.
“Island of Hope” is the theme for the 2015 Relay for Life of Whidbey Island cam-paign.
The event’s purpose is to raise money in the fight against cancer, support those battling the disease and remember those who have passed.
The event involved 73 teams and 1,067 participants last year and raised $131,381. The goal this year is 81 teams and $160,000.
As of May 11, 56 teams and 420 participants had raised nearly $50,000 so far.
Aside from being a fun-
draiser, Relay for Life also is designed to bring greater awareness to the disease in hopes more lives will be saved through early detec-tion.
Gordon Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, came up with the idea in 1985 when he walked and ran the track at the University of Puget Sound for 24 hours to raise money and bring such awareness.
Klatt’s idea turned into a global phenomenon, which has led to nearly $5 bil-lion raised toward cancer research.
Despite his strong will, Klatt himself fell victim to cancer. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer two years ago and died in August from heart failure after a two-year fight against cancer.
The 2015 Relay for Life is dedicated to Klatt.
The luminaria ceremony Friday night will be in his honor. The ceremony starts at 10 p.m.
Although advances contin-ue to be made, particularly in extending survival rates, cancer remains the second-deadliest disease in the United States behind heart disease, with some experts expecting it to elevate to No. 1 in the coming years.
The American Cancer Society predicts more than 1.5 million new cases of can-cer will be diagnosed in 2015 in this country and 589,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year, or about 1,600 per day.
Still, these numbers are an improvement over past years. A recent American Cancer Society report shows there has been a 22 percent drop in cancer deaths in the U.S. over the past two
decades, which translates to about 1.5 million lives saved.
Although the event is full of emotion, it also is designed to inspire and entertain and includes a “Mr. Relay Competition” that features participants in eye-opening outfits. That competition starts at 7:30 Friday night.
Other entertainment will come from cancer survi-vor, singer and songwriter Anthony Hale of Seattle, uku-lele player and singer Dave
Madeiros of Oak Harbor and the Penn Cove Pachers, a blue grass musical group.
Among those scheduled to speak at the event are April and Joe Stach of Oak Harbor and Renato DePaolis, a cancer survivor and flight officer from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.
For more information, go to www.relay.acsevents.org and type “Whidbey” into the search.
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North WhidbeyMiddle School
HELP FIGHT FOR A CURE
2014 File photo
Relay for Life of Whidbey Island is not only a chance to raise money in the fight against cancer, but also to support those who are battling cancer and to remember those who lost their fight.
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Wednesday May 27
Nancy Stewart Presents Mother Goose on the Loose!, 10:30-11:15 a.m., May 27, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. For children up to 5 years old with a care-giver.
Job Hunting Workshop for Teens and Young Adults, 3-4:30 p.m., May 27, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Learn what it takes to get a job. WorkSource staff will go over essential topics to help you stand out from the crowd and land the perfect job. Discover library resources that will boost your knowledge and skills, too. Session One: Job Search Strategies, Job Skills and Job Applications. Session Two: Resume Writing,
Interviewing Skills. Attend one or both sessions.
Fragile Waters: Documentary, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 27, at the Coupeville Library. There’s one chance to save the Southern resident killer whales from extinction, and time is running out. Independent filmmaker Rick Wood, co-producer Shari Macy and Orca Network teamed up in the production of this groundbreaking docu-mentary film.
Thursday May 28
How to Get Hired on Base, 12:30-2 p.m., May 28, at the Oak Harbor Library. NAS Whidbey Island has more than 2,400 civilian jobs that pay competitive wages and often offer medical, retire-
ment and vacation ben-efits. Human Resources Specialist Kathy Vass teaches best practices for getting hired on base. For more information or to register, email [email protected] or call 360-678-6889.
Mystery Lovers Book Group: Bernadette Pajer, 3-4 p.m., May 28, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Share your love of mysteries. Read any of the Professor Bradshaw mysteries by Bernadette Pajer and join the discussion. Books available for checkout at the library.
Friday May 29
Blackberry Removal, 9 a.m. to noon, May 29, at Crockett Lake East
Preserve, just south of Coupeville. Join the Land Trust as they work to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry from the Crockett Lake East Preserve. Bring work gloves. Tools, drinks and snacks provided. www.wclt.org
Oak Harbor Book Group: “Longbourn,” 11 a.m. to noon, May 29, at the Oak Harbor Library Center for Lifelong Living. Check out a copy of “Longbourn” by Jo Baker, bring your covered drink and join the discussion.
Chanteuse Women’s Choir of Whidbey Concert, 7:30 p.m., May 29, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Freeland. Performance is “CHANTEUSE Goes To New York: Songs From Broadway And The Met.” Suggested donation is $15. Profits are always
donated to a charity that supports women.
SaturdayMay 30
Master gardener plant clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ace Hardware in Freeland. Bring your problem out-door plant or come visit with any outdoor plant problem. [email protected]
Fragile Waters: Documentary, 2-4 p.m., May 30, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. There’s one chance to save the southern resi-dent killer whales from extinction, and time is running out. Independent filmmaker Rick Wood and Orca Network teamed up in the production of this groundbreaking documentary film to save
“Fragile Waters.”
Chanteuse Women’s Choir of Whidbey Concert, 4 p.m., May 30, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Freeland. Performance is “CHANTEUSE Goes To New York: Songs From Broadway And The Met.” Suggested donation is $15. Profits are always donated to a charity that supports women.
MondayJune 1
Computer Basics, 10-11:30 a.m., June 1, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Sign up to learn basic computer skills in Windows 7. Class meets four times: June 1, 8, 15 and 22. Each class builds on skills taught in the previous session. Preregistration for all four
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FUNdamentals of Collage, 1:30-3:30 p.m., June 1, at the Coupeville Library. Wendy Lee Lynds’ fun introduction to the awesome art of collage will help you create mixed media pieces that are uniquely you. No experi-ence necessary, no pres-sure, just come with your curiosity. Adults and teens welcome.
International Film Nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 1, at the Coupeville Library. Enjoy a different foreign film every week in June at the Coupeville Library. Popcorn provided.
Day Hiking Mount St. Helens with Craig Romano, 6:30-8 p.m.,
June 1, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Join Craig Romano, out-door guidebook author and columnist, as he highlights favorite trails and wild places from his latest book, “Day Hiking Mount St. Helens.” Craig will spotlight some of the best hiking trails. Come and learn how to access areas that show both the destructive and the reju-venating forces of nature.
Wednesday June 3
Seattle Opera Preview — “Tosca,” 2-4 p.m., June 3, at the Coupeville Library. Join Seattle Opera educator Robert McClung for an hour-long multi-
media presentation that covers the basics of his-tory, music and stagecraft of “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini.
Job Hunting Workshop for Teens and Young Adults, 3-4:30 p.m., June 3, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Learn what it takes to get a job. Session One: Job Search Strategies, Job Skills and Job Applications. Session Two: Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills. Attend one or both sessions. Refreshments provided.
Wednesday Night with the Stars, 5:30-7:45 p.m., June 3, at the Coupeville Library. Enjoy
a recent superhero film. Popcorn provided.
ThursdayJune 4
Alzheimer Family Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4:30 p.m., June 4, at Summer Hill Assisted Living, Oak Harbor. Support group for families and individuals who are coping with a loved one dealing with all forms of memory loss. Support, education and resources.
Saturday June 6
Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:30 p.m.,
June 6, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. This comic book space adventure stars Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana in a Marvel Studios produc-tion. A group of interstel-lar outlaws team up to save the galaxy from a villain who seeks ultimate power. Popcorn provided.
NW Crossroads Retreat, June 5-7, at the Captain Whidbey Inn. Attendees at the inaugu-ral Northwest Crossroads Retreat : Revelations for Healing Body, Heart, Mind, and Spirit can expect to gain confi-dence, strength and focus during two days of engag-ing activities. An eclectic
set of holistic practitio-ners from the Pacific Northwest will share new ways of combining old traditions and techniques that release past blocks and pains, create clarity and focus, and enhance awareness of self and others. Register at www.nwxrr.com
WednesdayJune 10
Literature & Laughter Book Group: Astrid and Veronika, 6:15-7:45 p.m., June 10, at the Coupeville Library. Discussion of this novel by Linda Olsson. All are welcome.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCECoupeville Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Info905 NW Alexander St, Coupevilledirector@coupevillechamber.com360-678-5434coupevillechamber.com
CONTRACTORS Waldron Construction31640 SR 20 #2OAK HARBOR , WA , 98277-2683360-679-1827www.waldronconstruction.com
COUNTERTOPS Northwest Granite & Flooring687 Mobius [email protected]� ooring.com
EQUIPMENT RENTALDiamond Rentals33650 SR 20, Oak [email protected]
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INSURANCESue Blouin CIC, ACSRKoetje Leavitt Insurance775 NE Midway Blvd, Oak [email protected]/oak harbor
INSURANCE-AUTOCascade insurance Agency LLC404 S Main StreetCoupeville, WA 98239360-682-2162shelli@cascadeinsuranceagency.comcascadeinsuranceagency.com
REAL ESTATE AGENTCheri English, Broker, REALTOR®, SRESWindermere Real Estate/Whidbey [email protected] ~ Agent4Life.net360-320-9764
Elaine McDowellManaging Broker, REALTOR®, SRESWindermere Real Estate/Whidbey IslandEMcDowell@windermere.com360-929-1500ElaineMcDowell.withwre.com
Judith Zapanta-BorrasManaging Broker, Windermere32785 SR 20 Ste 4, Oak [email protected](c) 360-675-5953 (ofc)www.judithzapanta.withwre.com
Julie Kinnaird, Broker, REALTOR®, SRESWindermere Real Estate/Whidbey IslandJulieKinnaird@windermere.com360-632-6619JulieKinnaird.withwre.com
Linda Earnhart,Managing Broker, REALTOR®, CRS, GRIWindermere Real Estate/Whidbey [email protected]
NON PROFITPrenancy Care Clinic670 SE Midway Blvd, Oak [email protected]
Boys and Girls Club98 NE Barron Dr., Oak [email protected]
PAINTINGPainter’s Alley33650 SR 20, Oak [email protected]/paintersalley
SEWING MACHINE& VACUUM REPAIRIsland Sewing and Vacuum31570 SR 20 Ste 101, Oak Harbor customerservice@islandsewnvac.com360-679-2282www.islandsewandvac.com
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If you are interested in volunteering you should contact the Chamber o� ce to obtain a job description, volunteer application and schedule an interview. Requirements for all volunteers are knowledge of Coupeville and Central Whidbey.
One of the oldest communities in the State of Washington, Coupeville sits in the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve which includes three state parks.
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