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WIHHA Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit with a Holistic Approach

by Lynne Donnelly, CST, EFTCert-II The Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association or WIHHA (pronounced “whee-haw!”) has been active on the island for several years and started with just a few people getting together who wanted to share their knowledge. It now has over 40 members, people from all over the island who have practices that literally span A to Z – from Acupuncture to Zero Balancing.

Generally WIHHA’s member practices are considered complementary to traditional medicine and can often enhance other treatments. Since stress has now been shown to contribute to nearly 100% of health issues, anything that helps reduce stress improves health.

WIHHA’s members are dedicated to educating the public about the variety and value of holistic practices available here on the island.

The WIHHA website offers a directory of members, a glossary of holistic terms, and a list of holistic health events offered locally.

Informing the public about their health options is a critical goal for WIHHA. Every first Tuesday of the month, a different member gives a For Your Health talk at the Freeland Library. Sometimes held at other locations as well, these are free and open to the public and provide participants with information to help regain or retain a healthy

state, often including techniques to use at home.

In addition to monthly talks and holistic fairs, WIHHA promotes Whidbey Island as a healing destination. Most people notice a change in their energy when they come to the island -even just a sense of relaxation as the ferry crosses the water to Clinton or Coupeville or they drive across the Deception Pass bridge.

Helping to enhance this quality can provide visitors to the island with a more complete and memorable experience, while improving their health.

WIHHA holds free holistic health fairs once or twice a year. On Saturday, January 10, the next fair will take place at the Senior Center in Bayview from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Members will be offering demonstrations and sharing information on a variety of practices such as aromatherapy, CranioSacral therapy, Reiki, Chiropractic assessments and holistic health counseling.

With over 40 members the Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association offers many choices in regaining or retaining your health.

Members will be contributing articles with the Whidbey Weekly regularly and you can learn more about each of the members at www.WIHHA.com.

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On Track with Jim Freeman

If last year was not fast enough for you, wait until this year.

My experience is that odd years are faster than even years.

Seems odd, does it not?

Thank you notes Fortunately, either because of fewer participants, or fewer friends, I did not have so many thank you notes to write last week.

While I did receive multitudinous Christmas presents, ninety-five percent of them were from my almost sisters-in-law in Elkhart, Indiana.

Jeannie and Linna’s gifts ranged from a DVD of Betty Boop cartoons, to Wal-Mart gift cards, to an Outhouse calendar, to designer bottle caps, to a logger’s knit hat, to ear warmers, to a Pope Francis night light, to an outdoor motion detector with remote drone, to cowboy boots and hat decorated flour sack towels, and finally, to my fave, a yellow Sponge Bob Squarepants knit hat to frighten and brighten our local baristas.

Since our daughter Crystal helped open most of our gifts, I am not certain which sister to thank for which item.

Do you suppose they will remember?

He laughed to himself as he left the caboose desk for the kitchen to try one of the two jars of Smucker’s’ Simply Fruit Peach, the perfect color jelly to drop on my new L. L. Bean jacket during my next PB&J moment.

We always dress for dinner the first week of the year to show off our newest Christmas clothes.

After that, we’re back to over-sized soft robes we would probably not wear while driving around Useless Bay Colony.

Buck Jones Says Last week, after recycling, we re-watched Buck Jones and the Rough Riders (Russell Hatton and Tim McCoy) in Below the Border, first released in 1942, and now available on DVD at www.oldies. com, from Alpha Home Entertainment.

One of Buck’s lines made me hit the pause button on the DVD so I could write down the wording in case I ever need a new excuse when talking to law enforcement about my identity.

When asked by a local town-person about the truth of his being an ex-convict, Buck did not miss a beat in covering his tracks with a diversionary response.

“Sheriff’s got my number, but he’s on the wrong street.”

Russell Says “Everything you are going to be, you already are,“ says Seattle Seahawk sensation Russell Wilson on one of his many TV ads for American Family Insurance.

I can hear you humming their theme.

Russell actually is paraphrasing another great mentor, Professor Irwin Corey, now over 100 years old, and still performing in Manhattan.

Professor Corey is the creator of the thought that has comforted thousands over decades–“Wherever you go, there you are!”

One must point an index finger toward the sky to enunciate with the utmost embellishment and enthusiasm as it relates to that which has yet to be motivated.

Professor Corey also coined the expression, “I’d rather be a son-of-a-bitch than a son-of-a-Bush.”

Soon after being quoted, Professor Corey was denied admission to the Bush Library in Bryan, Texas.

Things I Almost Did The other day, while staring out of a different caboose window than normal, I had an idea.

I would sure like to thank the woman who invented soft.

While many of us have friends who acknowledge the items on their bucket lists as these dreams are achieved, what about those of us who have no lists other than the things we almost did.

The older I get, the more I like soft.

Call it your Regret List or your Almost List.

Wild Bunny Update Goldie, the wild bunny, who has been a rabbit pellet regular since early bunniness, has filed for a name change.

What are some of the things in your life you almost did?

Given the changing color of her coat from summer gold to a winter grey, her name change request is The Grey Fox. Her ears wiggle when we call her that now.

Maybe to a bunny, Goldie sounds more like Arthur Godfrey’s horse or a retired go-go dancer in Kansas City.

We know that Waylon Jennings saved his own life by not getting on the plane with Buddy Holly on “the day the music died.”

We know that Thomas Dewey almost became President.

We know that many things in our lives almost happen.

What are the top five things in your life that you almost did?

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You almost swam the English channel, but you didn’t have cable?

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This tip is offered free-of-charge, and is not available on QVC as a bonus if you act now.

This recipe for warmer feet includes 2 pairs of canvas top/rubber soled bottom shoes and a wood stove.

Suggested shoes include the Go Walk by Sketchers, one pair slip on, the other pair with shoelaces.

Place the one pair of shoes to be warmed by the wood stove, near the hottest corner.

Wear the other pair while awaiting the next warming period to conclude.

By having one pair slip on and the other shoelaced, one can easily recall which shoes are next to be warmed.

Alternate warming and wearing periods to thirty minutes or less for maximum effect.

For full effect, do not wear socks.

If you have no wood stove, try a microwave (do not put taps on your shoes), or a hair dryer.

Our thanks to Harry Clunn, a retired prison warden from California, for his helpful tip.

When Harry was warden, his desk sported a plaque which stated, Done is better than Perfect.

Throughout the yard, Harry was not-so-affectionately known as Get ‘er Done, Clunn. Even before that cable guy Larry, Harry was gettin’ ‘er done, and havin’ fun!

You almost drank a case of beer in one day, but you ran out of time before you passed out?

I know that back in 1969, I almost went to Woodstock, but was somewhat reluctant given that I would be hitch-hiking all the way from Kansas City with three dollars and fifty cents.

I know that back in 1976, I almost saw Jerry Lee Lewis perform at his club, Killer’s, but Jerry Lee’s no show prevented that.

Now that I am on my way to adulthood, I can make more knowledgeable decisions regarding the things I do and do not do.

This segues very nicely into my 2015 New Year’s resolutions which may be more of a bucket list with a hole in it.

1. I resolve to not spend so much time on e-mail.

I will delete all forwards received, and avoid opening any You Tube recommendations. That alone could save me two months.

2. I will not look at the recommendations made

by Amazon when I have purchased an item. This alone could save me enough money to obtain Schedule C medical insurance.

3. I will no longer listen to or watch the Geico Gecko, the Progressive Insurance commercials with the big-mouthed woman who wears the white nurse dress, or share the last four digits of my Social Security number with strangers on Whidbey Transit buses.

Yes, 2015 is going to be a great year.

Thanks for joining us for the ride.

To read past columns of On Track in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Pay It Forward

by T.A. McGee

Make this the Year to Give Back

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“Some people want it to happen, some wish it to happen, others make it happen.�

helping at one of the food banks. You could go to one of our local retirement communities and maybe read an engaging book, play music, help with a craft. If you can set aside a day or two, connect with Habitat for Humanity and help a family with a home. Join Relay for Life and help make a difference.

– Anonymous With the start of a New Year we often tend to reflect on what happened last year; memories of good times and challenges. Of new life, love and losses. We make resolutions and take this opportunity to embrace new beginnings and set resolutions.

Don’t have a lot of time? This challenge could be as simple as buying the guy behind you a cup of coffee or tea, bringing your bank teller or insurance office some coffee and cookies, just because.

Have you chosen yours? Is it get in shape?

Save money or get out of debt? Travel?

While all of these are personal to you I am going to be brazen and suggest something to add to your list of to do's in 2015. I say we begin a movement, here on our island, where we pay it forward. There is so much negativity out in the world today. Challenges, corruption, wars, homelessness, and the list goes on. If you take just a few minutes to look at your life I bet you could think of one thing, just one, you could do to make someone else’s life better. It doesn’t have to be someone you know. You can start anywhere.

And it doesn’t have to be monetary either.

You see where I am going with this. In a world where we are faced with so much negativity, if you do random acts of kindness, and your neighbors and friends do too, can you see the positive impact it can make in our communities? The way the energy will shift and smiles will be more prevalent. You could be making a huge difference in setting an example for our youth. And if you pay it forward it will perpetuate and wouldn’t it be a nice thing to have happen for us all? And I bet you will like how good it will make you feel and you may want to do it more than once‌but we can start with one act.

With ALL of the organizations, charities, etc., we have on our island, you could donate a little time to help your neighbor. You could volunteer – meet some great new friends.

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Bits & Pieces Alert for Annual Polar Bear Plunge The following road roads & locations may be affected by vehicles and pedestrians attending the Polar Bear Plunge, on January 1 between 10:30AM and 12:30PM: Double Bluff County Park, Freeland S. Double Bluff Road, between E. Shore Ave and Millman Rd, Freeland No closures of roads are expected, but drivers are asked to exercise caution along these routes. South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District apologizes in advance for any inconvenience the event may cause and appreciates the public’s patience during this annual event.

The public is invited to attend this wonderful and fun event. Start the New Year off with a splash! Join a fun-loving crow of nearly 200 jumpers at Double Bluff Beach for a bone chilling dive into 2015. Registration opens at 10:30am, the big splash is at noon. Swim at your own risk; no lifeguard on duty. $15 registration fee includes shirt, hot drinks and festive atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the Island County 4-H Teen Leadership Club. For more information, visit www.swparks.org or contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District at (360) 221-5484.

[Submitted by Carrie Monforte, SWPRD]

Hunt for Glass Sea Floats at Seaside Langley The Langley Main Street Association, the Whidbey Weekly and Callahan’s Firehouse in Langley invites everyone, young and old, to start off the New Year with a treasure hunt. The Sea Float Scramble will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, January 3, at Langley’s Seawall Park off First Street.

Glass artist Callahan McVay has created oneof-a-kind blown glass sea floats that will be hidden near Langley’s waterfront. People are invited to scramble for one once the ribbon is dropped. It’s fun for all ages and the event is free. You may go home with your own glass treasure.

A second location for the scramble has been added at the park at 2nd and Anthes streets for youngsters five years old and under and those with disabilities who need easier access.

All sea floats will be hidden in plain sight, no digging necessary, no beating the bushes. The floats are on display till the day of the event in front of Callahan’s Fire House on Second Street.

After the scramble, participants are invited to enjoy Langley, have lunch at one of the award winning restaurants, visit the new bakery, or warm up with tea, coffee or cocoa and peruse the many small shops in town. Also, stop by Callahan’s Firehouse on Second Street and blow your own glass piece and see how the floats were created. New this year is an opportunity to visit the Langley Whale Center on Anthes or walk along the expanded marina and enjoy the water views.

For more information, contact Langley Main Street Association at (360) 929-9333 or mainstreet@whidbey.com, or “like” Langley Main Street on Facebook.

For more information on the artist, please contact Callahan at (360) 221-1242 and visit www.callahansfirehouse.com [Submitted by Lorinda Kay, Langley Main Street Assoc.]

Lessons From the Cuban Energy Revolution On Sunday, January 4, from 4:00pm to

5:00pm, Cuba’s leading Energy Efficiency and Renewables educator, Mario Alberto Arrastía Avila, will discuss how “peak oil” came early to Cuba when nearly 70% of the county’s oil supply was cut off in 1989 after the USSR collapsed. Over night transportation, electricity, and food production were jeopardized.

Cuba responded by shifting to widespread use of renewable energy, energy efficiency and permaculture-based agriculture systems; making the country a world leader in sustainable development. Mario is responsible for the development and delivery of energy education at all levels in Cuba, and is a passionate and engaging speaker. Mr. Arrrastia’s visit to the United States is supported by the Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions (www.communitysolution.org ), a non-profit grassroots organization focused on finding practical community-based solutions to the climate change crisis. The public is invited to join this free event at the South Whidbey Commons Coffeehouse, 124 2nd Street, Langley. For more information, please call Scott at (360) 632-2851.

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Sound Waters Celebrates Twenty Years Sound Waters 2015 will be held February 7 at South Whidbey High School and will feature the University of Washington’s Dr. John Delaney as the keynote speaker. Dr. Delaney will describe the recent installation of the world’s largest Internet connected ocean observatory off the west coast. Robots monitoring the ocean from the surface to the bottom will help us better understand the ocean as the ultimate life-support system for our planet.

Exhibits celebrating the 20-year history of Sound Waters will explain how Beach Watchers work with so many other organizations to protect our fragile ecosystem.

Attendees may choose from 20 or more classes during each of three sessions throughout the day. Over half of the presentations are new, featuring bees, raptors, owls, shellfish, salmon, crabbing, fishing, gardening, renewable energy, shoreline restoration and tsunamis and many others.

Sound Waters is a unique opportunity to learn about the ocean and marine environment.

Knowledge will help us save this miracle of nature for future generations.

Registration opens January 4. Classes fill quickly. For more information, visit beachwatchers.net/soundwaters [Submitted by Marky Olson]

Willamette University Musicians to Perform at First United Methodist Church The Willamette University Chamber Choir and Willamette Singers, under the direction of Wallace Long, will perform Monday, January 12 at 7:00pm at the First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor.

Choirs from the Oak Harbor High School, under the direction of Willamette graduate Darren McCoy, and Anacortes High School, under the direction of Carol Leander, will also perform in the classical portion of the concert.

The concert will open with a vocal jazz performance by the Willamette Singers, followed by the high school groups and the Willamette Chamber Choir. The concert is open to the public and free, although a goodwill donation is encouraged.

The performance will include a variety of sacred and secular works, both A cappella and accompanied. The Chamber Choir’s performance will include: Past Life Melodies by Sarah Hopkins, O Magnum Mysterium by Kevin Memley and How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place from the Brahms’ Requiem. The Willamette Singers will perform selections including: Air Mail Special by Benny Goodman, Stella by Starlight by Victor Young, and Sent for You Yesterday by William “Count” Basie.

The Willamette Chamber Choir is a 44-voice ensemble that performs throughout the Northwest. Archbishop Desmond Tutu invited the choir to perform in South Africa in 2004, and music from their South African tour is featured on their fifth CD, “Thula Sizwe: A Celebration of Hope.” Their latest CD “The New Moon” is a compilation of recordings from 20062010 and was released in the fall of 2010. The Willamette Chamber Choir performed at the Northwest Regional Convention of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) in Seattle in March of 2012.

The Willamette Singers is a 17-member vocal jazz ensemble. The Singers’ eighteenth CD, “Love, My Old Friend” was released in the fall of 2014. The Willamette Singers performed at the National Convention of the ACDA in Dallas, Texas in March of 2013 and at the Northwest Regional Convention of ACDA in Seattle in March of 2014. DownBeat Magazine selected the Singers as the Best Large Collegiate Vocal Jazz Ensemble in the nation for 2013-2014.

Both groups have recently performed at regional, national and international conventions of the American Choral Directors Association, the Music Educators National Conference, the Oregon Music Educators Association and the International Association of Jazz Educators.

[Submitted by Darren McCoy]

Library to Host Panel, Class on End-of-Life Health Care On January 12, four health experts will give advice on the important but under-discussed subject of final health care options.

The Whidbey Island panel discussion, “Endof-Life Health Care: Honoring Choices,” will take place at 1:30pm at the Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. It is part of the Sno-Isle Libraries Issues That Matter series, held in partnership with Whidbey General Hospital and Compassion & Choices Washington.

Panelists will be Carla Jolley, palliative care advance practice nurse, Whidbey General Hospital; Karen Griffith, client support volunteer, Compassion & Choices of Washington; Grethe Cammermeyer, owner, Saratoga View Adult Home; and Cathleen Fanslow, author of “Using the Power of Hope to Cope with Dying: The Four Stages of Hope.”

Dr. Marshall Goldberg will moderate. The public is invited to attend and ask questions.

On January 13, the Coupeville Library will offer a class on writing an advanced care directive, a document that combines a living will with a durable power of attorney for health care. The class will be given at 10:00am and repeated at 2:00pm. Participants are asked to register online via the Sno-Isle Libraries events calendar at bit.ly/advancedcare, or by calling (360) 678-4911. There is a limit of 30 people per two-hour class.

The panel discussion and classes are free.

“A medical crisis can hit at any age,” said Leslie Franzen, managing librarian at Coupeville. “Now is the time for us all to plan so we can be sure to get the health care we want, even when we are unable to speak for ourselves.”

For more information, visit sno-isle.org/issuesthat-matter. The web page includes links to websites and library resources relating to endof-life care.

[Submitted by Deborah Tahara, Sno-Isle Libraries]

Local Business News Christmas Tree Recycle Don’t let your tree sit in a landfill this year.

Habitat for Humanity will be collecting clean trees with a minimum $5 donation through January 4 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at their Freeland and Oak Harbor stores. Pioneer Tree & Landscaping will be chipping the trees for landscaping. For more information, call (360) 679-9444 or visit www.islandcountyhabitat. org.

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Consider These New Year’s Financial Resolutions

Now that 2015 is upon us, you may be thinking about making some New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps you’ll decide to take up a musical instrument, or hit the gym more often, or even learn a new language. All these are worthy goals, of course — but you could also gain some key benefits by working to achieve some financial resolutions.

Here are a few to consider: • Fill “gaps” in your investment portfolio.

From time to time, you — or possibly your financial advisor, if you work with one — might identify “gaps” in your investment portfolio.

For example, you might find that you are making insufficient progress on a key goal, such as saving for a child’s college education. Or you might discover that you need to place additional resources in a particular asset class to achieve proper diversification, which can help reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio.

(Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.) So, put “filling portfolio gaps” high on your list of New Year’s financial resolutions.

• Boost your 401(k) contributions. If your salary has gone up with the New Year, consider boosting your contributions to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan.

You may not be able to afford to contribute the maximum annual amount — which, in 2015, is $18,000, or $24,000 if you’re 50 or older — but if you increase your contributions every year, you can greatly speed your progress toward your retirement savings goals. You can put this New Year’s resolution into effect by contacting your human resources or benefits department as soon as you get back to work in 2015.

• Eliminate “unhealthy” investment habits.

As part of your general New Year’s resolutions, you may have decided to cut back on “carbs” and sugar-laced soft drinks, with the expectation that these moves could help your overall health.

But you can also make “unhealthy” financial moves, such as chasing after “hot” stocks (which may already have cooled off by the time you find them) or selling quality investments just because their price has temporarily dropped. Strive to focus more intently on your long-term investment strategy, as opposed to reacting to short-term stimuli.

• Review your estate strategy. During any given year, you might experience major changes in your life — marriage (or remarriage), new child, new home, etc. — and these changes will have profound effects on your estate plans. But whether or not you encountered any of these events in 2014, it’s a good idea to look over your estate planning documents* — such as a will, living trust, power of attorney, and so forth — to make sure they are still current with your wishes. It’s especially important to update beneficiary designations on your insurance policies and retirement accounts, so that they are aligned with the wishes you have expressed in your will.

And if you haven’t drawn up your estate plans* yet, make a New Year’s resolution to do so in 2015 — because it’s never too soon to take the steps necessary to protect your loved ones in the future.

Unlike some New Year’s resolutions, these financial ones won’t require a big shift in your lifestyle. But if you can stick to them, they can make a big difference in your life.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

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by T.A. McGee

Editors note: Welcome to Get Moving. We will be featuring stories from many of the exciting adventures you can experience on Whidbey Island and surrounding areas. We hope you enjoy the stories and they motivate you to go out, Get Moving, and enjoy what the island and area has to offer.

The holidays have come and gone. Before we throw away our grateful spirit with the uneaten holiday fare, take a second to reflect upon what you are thankful for this year.

One on my list is Deception Pass.

Thanksgiving Day, I decided to spend my morning enjoying one of the many things I am thankful for.

Midmorning I journeyed over to Bowman Bay. It was peaceful, only a few other cars in the parking lot. I was expecting rain but was pleasantly surprised it had stopped.

I walked alongside the beach. There were a few people on the dock taking pictures and a few others launching a boat into the water. I walked up to the wooden bridge that leads to the Lighthouse and Lottie Point trails. This is where I began my hike.

The first part of the Lighthouse point trail is uphill. It is not long and not too daunting. Once at the top there is a great view of Rosario. I kept along the path; to my right was a beautiful view of the water and on the left there were Madrone trees weaved throughout the trail.

After a short time on the elevated path, I followed the trail down to one of my favorite parts of the hike. I exited the forest and I was on the beach between the two bays. It was high tide.

I walked between the small space between the high waters and tall grasses. I enjoy this part of this hike the most when I am between the two bays. It is like a breath of fresh air exiting the forest and walking along the beach. I walked further, took a final look around then moved on to the next phase of the hike.

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What I love about this trail is that it has many layers to it. It goes from beach, to forest, to almost a new island with its own terrain, views and forests. I walked through the trees and I noticed pops of yellow in the greenery. I then came to an opening. There were a few boulders, then water, and then the bridge. I had to stop for a moment to admire. I reflected on how thankful I am to be in such a beautiful place.

I walked further and approached another clearing. I stepped to the edge which has the best view of the bridge. I looked out at the bridge and to my left saw a heron. It was perched on a rock in the water. It did not move more than an inch the whole time I was there.

I snapped a few pictures of the bird and the bridge when I heard a ‘squawking’ noise I had never heard before. I looked to my right and between the rocks, saw a seal. It was swimming along on its back. I watched excitedly. One, because I had never seen one so close up before and two, I just learned more about them this year. The seal then dove under water and swam away. This hike was shaping up to be one of my favorites.

I kept walking, looking at the amazing views and deep green waters. Off in the distance I saw the green “lighthouse”. Although the lighthouse itself is not much of a sight to see, its surroundings are more than enough. I walked further, looking out to the waters and taking in all there was to see on the beautiful day. The trail continues back into the forest. It goes from openness and views to narrow trails covered by trees. It is green and fresh. The trees are laced with lichens creating a magical experience as I walked through.

There was still plenty to see; from cedar trees and giant ferns to the many slugs moving slowly along the trail.

I exited the heavily wooded part of the trail to find the sun coming out. The beautiful morning had just become even more beautiful. What a great start it was to my day. As I approached the end of my hike, I reflected more about how lucky I am to be in such a wonderful place on one of my favorite trails.

Edited from Seeing it with Fresh Eyes article as seen in Deception Pass State Park's Current newsletter. Originally written by and photos courtesy of Carly Rhodes, AmeriCorps Interpretive Intern.

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“First Hike” Event Thursday, January 1, 10:00am South Whidbey State Park, Freeland Held by the Washington State Parks and Friends of South Whidbey State Park. There will be interpretive guides to lead hikes on the Wilbert and Discovery trails. The event is free and refreshments will be provided. South Whidbey State Park is located at 4128 S. Smugglers Cove Road. For more information, visit www.foswsp.org.

Whidbey Island Polar Bear Dive Thursday, January 1, 10:30am Double Bluff Beach, Freeland Sponsored by the Island County 4-H Teen Leadership Club, registration begins at 10:30am, the jump takes place at noon. The registration fee of $15 includes an official event shirt, hot drinks and festive atmosphere.

All proceeds benefit 4-H Teen Leadership Activities. For more information, call the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation Department at (360) 221-5484 or visit Whidbey Island Polar Bear Dive on Facebook.

Sea Float Scramble Saturday, January 3, 11:00am Seawall Park, Langley Presented by the Langley Main Street Association, the Whidbey Weekly and Callahan’s Firehouse in Langley. Glass artist Callahan McVay has created one-of-a-kind blown glass sea floats that will be hidden near Langley’s waterfront. People are invited to scramble for one once the ribbon is dropped. It’s fun for all ages and the event is free. You may go home with your own glass treasure. A second location for the scramble has been added at the park at 2nd and Anthes Streets for youngsters five years old and under and those with disabilities who need easier access. All sea floats will be hidden in plain sight, no digging necessary, no beating the bushes. For more information, contact Langley Main Street Association at (360) 929-9333 or mainstreet@whidbey.com or “like” Langley Main Street on Facebook.

Star Party Friday January 16, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Dan Pullen at (360) 679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www. icas-wa.webs.com.

LWVWI/AAUW Legislative Brunch Saturday, January 17, 9:30am Whidbey Golf and Country Club, Oak Harbor The League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island and the American Association of University Women presents its annual Legislative Brunch. The event will feature elected representatives from the 10th Legislative District.

Reservations may be made by sending a check for $20 per person to the LWVWI, P.O. Box 1933, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 by January 12.

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Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free

Friends of the Freeland Library Book Sale Saturday, January 3, 10:00am Freeland Library Hundreds of great books available at bargain prices! Something for everyone. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Freeland Library.

Seattle Opera Preview: Tosca Monday, January 5, 12:00pm Freeland Library Join the Seattle Opera Education department for an hour-long introduction to the music, history and staging of Tosca. Supported by Seattle Opera and Friends of the Freeland Library.

Meet the Author of “My Mother is Crazier Than Your Mother” Tuesday, January 6, 2:00pm Freeland Library Growing up in the 70’s with a spontaneously, unpredictably, outrageously and lovingly crazy mother gave local author and stay-athome dad, Cameron Castle, plenty of material to write this poignant and laugh out loud memoir. Share in the joy of reading as Cameron shares his book. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Presents: Clean in 2015!

Tuesday, January 6, 6:30pm Freeland Library It is a New Year and it is time for new actions.

Bees, birds, orcas and us. Join Toni Marthaller, integrative nurse practitioner, for a lively discussion about environmental toxins and our health. Learn what WE CAN do to stay healthy.

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Slow Reading Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28, 9:00am Freeland Library Join the growing movement of slow readers who are switching off their pinging electronic devices and cozying up with a good book.

Enjoy such benefits as improved ability to concentrate and reduced stress. At this before hours library event, we’ll brew a pot of coffee and provide a warm, distraction-free space to read for an hour. Computers and customer service will not be available during this event.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 8, 9:00am Freeland Library Start the new year right by joining us for a great discussion of “Under the Wide and Starry Sky” by Nancy Horan. This new novel chronicles the unconventional love affair of Scottish literary giant Robert Louis Stevenson and American divorcee Fanny Van de Grift Osbourne.

Religious Services Taize Prayer Service Wednesday, January 7, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Please join us as we gather for this service of light to sing simple chants, pray scripture, enter into sacred silence, and pray for healing, peace and reconciliation. All are welcome.

Invite your family and friends. It is a beautiful spiritual practice to help slow down the hectic pace of our busy lives. The parish office may be reached at (360) 221-5383.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sunday School, 1:00pm Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425)263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 10:30am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

Oneness Blessings Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360) 675-3420 for more information.

All Gadget Hands-On Help Saturday, January 10, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library

Teaching Through God’s Word

This session offers personalized one-on-one support for your mobile electronic device.

Library staff techs will provide solutions and free technical help with your eReader, Tablet, phone or laptop. Reservation times are limited.

Preregister online. Reservations are for 30 minute intervals. When you register, please indicate your preferred start time and topic in the “What do you want to learn” field. Bring your device, power cable, log in and password information.

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Clinton Library Book Group Wednesday, January 14, 10:00am Clinton Library

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Everyone is welcome to join the book discussion group. Come once, or every month. The title for January is The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje. Copies are available to check out prior to the discussion at the Clinton Library.

If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

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First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

Restaurant Activities Flyers Restaurant & Brewery, Oak Harbor Happy Hour Daily 2:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm-close Brewer’s Nights Last Thursday of Month, 6:00pm-9:00pm Special prizes and giveaways. Live Music.

Prima Bistro, Langley Restaurant Industry Discount Mondays 20% off when food handlers or alcohol server permit presented.

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom & Moonlight Dance Cruises Featured on The Price is Right, March 2012 & 2013 See website for schedules/fees www.dansclassicballroom.com (360) 720-2727. Group & Private Lessons, Adults, Teens, Children, Wedding Dances, Special Events/Parties.

Located just north of Oak Harbor (Dugualla Bay). Classes on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Anacortes classes meet on Wednesday evenings.

Offering classes in: Smooth Dances: Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango Latin & Rhythm: EC Swing, WC Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Mambo, Merengue, Bolero, Samba Club Dances: Salsa, Night Club 2-step, Hustle, Bachata We also do Dance Cruise Vacations to Alaska, the Mexican Rivera, Alaska, New England, Hawaii & the Caribbean. Please see our other website at: www.MoonlightDanceCruises.com for details.

Ayurveda Ancient-Wisdom Modern-Life Saturday, January 10, 9:30am-12:30pm 917 Whidbey Avenue, E, Oak Harbor Cost: $45 Understanding the basics of this amazing ancient healing system that brings wisdom to our busy daily life and how to use it to stay in a healthy body. Taught by Kumudini Shoba, M.SC., an Ayurveda Practitioner and Master Herbalist, M.SC., who comes from a traditional Ayurveda-healing family in Sri Lanka and is a distinguished graduate of both science and Ayurveda. Kumudini imparts Ayurveda’s ancient healing wisdom with Western herbal traditions alongside a deep understanding of human psychology and development. Bring a healthy snack to share and follow the balloons to the tan building next to Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more information, contact Francie Colby at (360) 631-6510 or (360) 679-3210 or email colbypf@frontier.com

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By Carey Ross Annie: Dear Hollywood, thanks for burning my childhood to the ground with your poorly done remakes. I’d like to tell you the many reasons the original Annie is superior to this one, but my past is all scorched earth now, thanks to you.  (PG • 1 hr. 58 min.) Antarctica: A Year on Ice: Antarctica is the remotest, most forbidding place on the planet, as well as a source of eternal fascination for many of us. This documentary focuses on the hardy folks who live there, as well as the continent’s startling natural beauty.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 31 min.) Big Eyes: Thanks to some hacking scandal, the only movie any of us is hearing about this holiday season is the one that won’t be released (except it’s now been released).

Unfortunate because the inimitable and always interesting Tim Burton has a movie out, and it’s the story of a giant art fraud, the people who perpetuated it and an artist who finally found the courage to come into her own.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 46 min.) Big Hero 6: I confess that each time an animated adventure is released, my main interest in it can be summed up by a single question: Pixar or not? However, I may have to revise that inquiry to include Disney, as they’ve upped their animation game of late (Frozen, I’m looking at you) and this tale of a boy, his endearing robotic companion and their crime-fighting capabilities will only bolster the House of Mouse. Step aside, Elsa.

Baymax is coming for you.  (PG • 1 hr. 33 min.) Birdman: We all love a story in which art imitates life, and this one’s a doozy. Michael Keaton plays a man who turns his back on a superhero franchise in order to pursue projects he finds to be more artistically fulfilling, with unpredictable, sometimes hilarious, surprisingly touching results. Keaton turns in a career-defining performance, one the Academy will be hard-pressed to ignore.  (R • 1 hr. 59 min.) Exodus: Gods and Kings: I’m all for this new trend that sees Hollywood taking biblical stories and not telling them in biblical fashion (see also: Darren Aronofsky’s Noah). Except when they’re an unholy mess of bad casting and worse CGI, that is.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs.

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Force Majeure: An overworked man takes his frustrated family on a ski vacation. All is going (somewhat) smoothly until an uncontrolled avalanche provokes unforeseen reactions that threaten the very fabric of the family unit in this razor-sharp comedy.  (R • 1 hr. 58 min.) The Gambler: Although this movie is stylish and features yet another solid performance by the always watchable Mark Wahlberg, it does not manage to live up to the cool 1974 James Caan classic from which it is remade.

Feel free to use this film as an example of why Hollywood should stop mining its own history and come up with an original idea every now and again. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (R • 1 hr. 41 min.) The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies:~ Well, the damn Hobbits walked for so damn long and through so many damn movies I no longer care that they finally get to stage a big damn fight in this damn finale. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 24 min.) The Homesman:~ Hilary Swank, just a girl from a trailer park with a dream, turns in a gritty, intense performance in this Western written, directed and also starring Tommy Lee Jones. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.) Horrible Bosses 2:~ Because there are always more bad bosses out there that haven’t been sufficiently punished with mediocre toilet humor. ď‚Ťď‚Ť (R • 1 hr. 48 min.)Â

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 1: Katniss is back, and this time she aims to stir up a little revolution. Or part one of a revolution, at least.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 5 min.) Interstellar: People seem to be holding this near-future space saga to a much higher standard than they’d normally use to judge movies, which speaks to the extraordinary expectations that now come with every Christopher Nolan film. I’d just like everyone to keep in mind that Nolan and his team of scientists built the most accurate simulation of a black hole ever created for this movie.

Feel free to be awed accordingly.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 49 min.) Into the Woods: Stephen Sondheim’s fairytale farce gets the big-screen treatment thanks to an assist from Meryl Streep (cue the Oscar nod), Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick, and more. Maybe this musical is a bit of a throwback jam, but I’ll take it over a tepid sequel any day.  (PG • 2 hrs. 5 min.) The King and the Mockingbird: Interested in seeing what originally inspired the mighty Hiyao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli? You need look no further than this French animated classic, based on a story

by Hans Christian Anderson, seeing its first U.S. release since it was completed almost 40 years ago. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (Unrated • 1 hr. 25 min.) Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb:~ Supposedly, this is the final installment of this particular film franchise (I’ll believe it when a fourth movie isn’t forthcoming). Since it features Robin Williams in one of his final big-screen appearances, that alone makes it worth seeing–although that might be the only thing that does. ď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.)Â

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Unbroken: The incredible true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympian who later became a World War II POW and subject of a bestseller, as directed by Angelina Jolie and written by Joel and Ethan Coen. Look for “If you can take it, you can make itâ€? to be 2015’s “Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.â€? ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 17 min.)Â

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Wild:~ If Reese Witherspoon doesn’t earn an Oscar nod for her portrayal of Cheryl Strayed in this tale of a woman who gets lost in the wilderness in order to find herself, I will take it as proof the Academy as a whole should be replaced by a committee of me.  (R • 1 hr. 55 min.)

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Heed The Warning When you start your vehicle, the instrument panel lights up with all those little symbols.

As soon as the computer verifies everything is working properly, the lights go off. On occasion, however, a light remains on and it is best you find your vehicle’s handbook and look up a detailed explanation of what the light means and if the vehicle is safe to drive. Although some warning lights are specific to a manufacturer or model, there are some that are universal. Let’s take a look at some of the more common warning lights and what you should do in the instance they occur.

The air bag warning light indicates there is a problem with a crash sensor, an air bag module, the air bag wiring or the air bag control module.

The vehicle is safe to drive, but the air bag won’t deploy if you are in an accident. You should have the problem checked out and repaired as soon as possible.

The brake warning light indicates the parking brake is on, the brake fluid is low or there is a serious hydraulic problem.

You should check the parking brake first and then the brake fluid level. If it’s low, fill it. If the light remains on, you may have a sensor fault. You should have this checked out as soon as possible. If you press the brake pedal and the light comes

on, one of the hydraulic circuits in the brake system has lost pressure and the vehicle may not be able to stop. Whatever you do, don’t attempt to drive it. Have it towed somewhere to be repaired.

The warning light for the antilock brake system (ABS) indicates temporary loss of the ABS system. Your brakes will still work, but the antilock braking you need when coming to a sudden stop or sliding on a wet surface won’t be available.

You should have your vehicle checked out as soon as possible. If the ABS and the brake warning lights both come on, your brake system has a serious hydraulic problem, in which case your vehicle is not safe to drive.

If you are out driving when this occurs, pull over as soon as possible, being careful you don’t step on the brakes too harshly, and have a tow truck come get the vehicle.

The check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp indicates there is a potential emissions fault. There are a number of reasons why this light might come on, such as dirty fuel injectors, a loose gas cap, fouled spark plugs, the failure of an engine sensor or an emissions control system problem. To find the exact nature of the problem, a mechanic must attach your vehicle’s diagnostic connector to a scan tool. You may continue to drive your vehicle unless another light comes on. In that case, you should have your vehicle checked

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The charging system warning light or the battery charge warning light indicates your vehicle is running on the battery. The charging system isn’t producing enough current for the vehicle’s electrical needs. Your vehicle will run as long as the battery has a charge, which may not be very long in the daylight and even less at night. To get more life out of your battery, turn off all unnecessary electrical devices (radio, heater and defroster). The problem could be the result of a number of things, such as corroded or loose battery cables, an alternator malfunction or a damaged drive belt. If you don’t see a problem with the battery cables or the belt, start the vehicle and turn on the lights. If they are dim, you have a problem with the alternator or some other electrical part. You should have the vehicle checked out immediately.

The oil pressure warning light indicates the engine is low on oil or there is no oil pressure.

Don’t drive your vehicle. If you do, you will run the risk of severely damaging the engine. Start by checking the oil level. If it is low, add some and then turn on the engine to see if the light goes out. If it does not, you could have a bad oil pump or a faulty oil pressure-sending unit that will need to be replaced.

The temperature warning light is not a light to be ignored. If it comes on while you are driving, stop immediately and turn the engine off. If you don’t, you could cause extensive damage to the engine. Once the engine cools off, unscrew the radiator cap and check the coolant level. Never remove the cap when the engine is hot or you could risk getting burned by coolant or water spraying out. Add coolant and do a quick check for leaks around the radiator and

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Depending on the make, model and year of your vehicle, there are other warning lights to look out for. These include: • Lamp out indicator light, which lets you know you have a headlight, taillight, stoplight or turn signal light out. • Seat belt warning light or chime, which lets you know someone hasn’t buckled their seat belt. • Low windshield washer fluid warning light, which lets you know the windshield washer reservoir is low. • Door ajar warning light, which lets you know one of the doors or tailgate isn’t shut all of the way. • Service reminder light, which lets you know your vehicle is due for an oil change. • Emissions warning light, which lets you know there is a problem with the emissions sensor or your vehicle has reached a certain mileage.

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FRIDAY, December 19 10:34am, SR 20 Caller advising Spruce tree in the rear of the property was cut down. Possibly to use as a Christmas Tree. Unknown when it occurred.

3:32pm, NW 7th Ave. Caller advising male subject continues to drive by and take pics of residence.

Has reported prior. Just occurred again.

4:47pm, NE Regatta Dr. Caller advising 5-6 subjects currently playing basketball. Caller believes they are the subjects recently called about urinating on the basketball courts. No weapons.

SATURDAY, December 20 4:45am, NW Almond Loop Caller advising he saw a shadow move inside his house. Caller tried to chase it. Caller is now inside his bathroom, armed with a 40-caliber handgun.

Caller says he is also armed with a 12-gauge. Caller’s roommate is also home.

8:52pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising a female who was bowling at location went behind the bar and drank alcohol from the bottles. Female is now outside behind the bowling alley. 30’s, white female, short blonde hair, wearing black sweater and light blue pants.

10:41pm, SW 6th Ave. Caller requesting call. Advising her ex-boyfriend called her best friend and was asking questions about her.

Occurred on Wednesday.

SUNDAY, December 21 1:07pm, SR 20 Reports tall white male on side of SR 20 banging his head not he ground.

Caller was passing by, no longer in the area.

4:27pm, SR 20 Reporting male subject asked for matches, then swung his bag on the floor and yelled at them. Subject left 5 minutes ago. Now is standing over

by Jiffy Lube talking to one of the employees.

6:22pm, NW Crosby Ave. Reports subjects leaving the area have been drinking. Will be driving drunk after watching the football game.

Goldish Ford Crew cab. Caller says he will call back when they actually leave.

7:31pm, NE Goldie St. Caller advises she just left the bar. Says

she had to leave because a bunch of people were smoking marijuana and the smoke was getting into the building. When contacted the bartender, said it happens all the time.

8:05pm, SE Barrington Dr. Caller would like to clarify about what is going on with his earlier call. He had a confrontation with the female and she went to the party. Caller advises he is home. Just got out of the shower and is not stalking anyone. Just wanted officers to know she would be driving drunk because he’s concerned for the public.

MONDAY, December 22 8:59am, NE 7th Ave. Request for a dead raccoon for pick up.

12:11pm, SW 24th Ave. Request to speak with OHAC referencing the neighbors let their dogs defecate in their yard. Not on leash.

Not currently there.

12:36pm, SW Judson Dr. Reporting party advising his grandpa is being mean and throwing things at him.

TUESDAY, December 23 2:37pm, SR 20 Reporting party states there is an elderly male lost in the parking lot. The subject looks possibly fillipino and is barefoot.

2:38pm, E Whidbey Ave. Subject on the phone is very confrontational. Says “not doing well,” refusing to give information. He is very angry with call taker.

WEDNESDAY, December 24 2:47pm, SW Erie St. Advising one subject in custody for shoplifting. Attempted to steal sewing machine.

2:56pm, SW Orcas St. The caller is advising subjects are coming into his house and stealing his mail.

THURSDAY, December 25 12:48am, SW 3rd Ave. Reporting party advising the house on corner is playing the same 6-7 songs for the past 3 hours. The caller states it might be part of the outside Christmas display.

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One man with no taste for life is Bill Hassel, better known to us as the blob on the couch, because that is where we find Bill every time we tune in to TV’s This Old Horoscope. Let’s see what’s happening on today’s show:

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

Deep within the Cocoa Puffs box of astrophysics, buried always just beyond reach of scientists’ probing hands, waits a tantalizing array of prizes. Or so fancy the scientists. A partial list of names science has given these ever elusive prizes includes Hot Dark Matter. Cold Dark Matter. Warm Dark Matter. Cold Collisionless Dark Matter. Repulsive Dark Matter. Fuzzy Dark Matter. Strongly Self-interacting Dark Matter.

Self-annihilating Dark Matter. And so on.

Also on the Cocoa Puffs short list of things awaiting scientific discovery are Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPS). And do not forget MAssive Compact Halo Objects (MACHOS). 96% of all the matter in the universe is invisible or missing, goes the story; therefore, these objects MUST exist. Without them, without their mass, there would be insufficient gravity to hold the visible universe together, for gravity is a function of mass. Without them and their contribution to the gravitational glue bottle, the universe would be falling apart at the seams, because the mass, and therefore the gravity, afforded by the visible universe is far too scant to prevent it. So never mind that concrete evidence to prove anything on the Cocoa Puffs prize list actually exists is scarcer than unicorns. Never mind the skeptics’ growing chuckles. Just continue the search.

Oh, and for heaven’s sake, keep the funding coming. The Large Hadron Collider alone cost $9 billion. Onward toward the prize.

But what if, after reveille and the morning roll call of the cosmos, nothing is missing? What if there exists a means besides gravity to prevent Coupeville’s collision with Port Townsend, sandwiching the MV Salish, a flotilla of kayakers and twenty-three bewildered Japanese tourists together in a whirlwind of kelp and seagull feathers, before careening after the rapidly departing Emperor, the Emperor’s super collider and the Emperor’s new clothes, all of it enroute to the dark side the Moon? What if the universe can be proved to be stable and secure without belief in a lengthy list of things no one has ever seen? What if gravity is not the universal glue?

The embarrassment of the long and growing list of dark or missing matter necessary to balance the gravitational equation led a Princeton cosmologist to propose a new category: Fabricated Ad hoc Inventions Repeatedly Invoked in Efforts to Defend Untenable Scientific Theories (FAIRIE DUST).

In agreement that the Cocoa Puffs list is fundamentally ludicrous, yet still unwilling to let go of gravity as God’s All-purpose Glue (GAG), scientists have made other proposals. One calls for Newton’s Laws of Gravity to be rewritten.

But the top contender is String Theory: submicroscopic “strings” vibrating in eleven (or ten or twenty-six) dimensions. Imagine pulling that cellophane-wrapped beauty from the Cocoa Puff’s box. How many times might the lucky scientist have to unwrap it? Ten? Eleven?

Twenty-six? Regardless, every 6th grader will want one: “String Theory, eh? Sick. Can you do Jacob’s Ladder?”

Imagine the disappointment to a scientific mind raised on the intellectual equivalent of a Norwegian breakfast--open-faced sandwiches of crusty whole-grain bread topped with bite-sized smoked salmon in wine and herb sauce and thin slices of hard-boiled egg—when faced with survival in a university environment of Cocoa Puffs. Imagine having gourmet solutions to the Mystery of Missing Matter (MMM), and everywhere you go, you are met with seekers after

“Hello! I’m Nick O’Time and welcome back to This Old Horoscope. In this, our last episode of Penny Hassel’s Jupiter renovation, we are joined by a new face. Penny, would you like to introduce us?”

“Hi Nick, meet my husband Bill!”

“Howdy, Nick.”

“Welcome to the show, Bill. In past episodes we have seen that a dismal horoscope is only as depressing as a person lets it be. Anyone can rise above the worst of planetary wrecks–IF they are willing to do the required work. Penny was willing to do whatever it took—psychic energy work, even mind melds—to rescue you from the couch, Bill, and now we are seeing her rewarded for all her hard work. Congratulations on reclaiming your husband, Penny! Now tell us, what was weighing Bill down?”

“Bill was dying of a broken heart, Nick. He can explain it better.”

“Super Bowl XLIII was weighing me down, Nick. The Pittsburg Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals.”

“So you’re a Cardinals fan. But that was nearly six years ago.”

“You gotta understand, Nick, I am more than a Cardinals fan. I’m from a Cardinals family— we’re BirdGang. My Grandpa Bob was linebacker for the Cards in their last big win, way back in 1947. The Cards haven’t won an NFL championship since. It’s the longest running championship drought in the NFL. Makes us BirdGang the butt of a lot of jokes.”

“As I recall, Super Bowl XLIII nearly changed that.”

“The Cards were down 20-7 in the fourth quarter. The Steelers fans were partying, because they thought it was game over. Then something clicked. The Cardinals started scoring and the Red Sea—us Cards fans—we came alive. I was in the stadium, me and my family and friends, all of us on our feet and yelling ourselves hoarse. The Cards racked up 16 unanswered points, and the BirdGang was going crazy. After 62 years of waiting, we could taste our win.”

“And then?”

“The Cards were up 23-20 with only 2:37 left in the game. Mother was crying and waving one of Grandpa Bob’s old jerseys. ‘Course Grandpa Bob wasn’t alive to see it. And I’m there gasping for breath and making deals with God, ‘cause I wanted that win.”

“And the deal?”

“It don’t matter, ‘cause God wasn’t making deals. Only 35 seconds left and the Steelers scored a touchdown. My world went black.”

“Now your stadium lights are on again. What happened?”

“Grandpa Bob came to me in a dream wearing Rocket Man eyeglasses and said, ‘Boy, get your plumber’s crack off the couch.’ Penny just smiles, every time I say that.”

“I’ll leave that for her to explain. Thank you for being with us on This Old Horoscope.”

Next week: B is for breakfast—Norwegian style.

Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer, navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982, and an avid connecter of dots. Chicken Little in the 1943 Disney version of the folk tale was the gullible dupe in Foxy Loxy’s scheme to raid the hen house. Connecting dots and dupes and reporting on the result is Wesley’s special delight. He calls this “the dot nitty gritty.” Send your nitty gritty questions and comments to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@gmail.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Sometimes a person really needs to throw their head back and laugh out loud. This is exactly what to plan for in the upcoming production of Monty Python’s SPAMALOT at The Whidbey Playhouse opening in February! This irrepressible, irreverent romp through the Arthurian legends – complete with a laugh or two at Broadway, homophobia, religious prejudices, stereotyping, pop divas and just about everything else – is just the ticket if what you’re craving is a chance to prove that laughter is, indeed, the best medicine. A word of caution, however: If you don’t like to laugh at yourself or if you find bawdy humor offensive, this may not be the show for you. But if you’re able to laugh at human silliness, there are some delightful lessons to be learned in the midst of this clever, slapstick, classic Monty Python humor-filled show.

Currently in rehearsal for their February 6 opening of the musical which the creators tagged as being “lovingly ripped off from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, director Sue Riney has a cast of 21 men and women working on their tapping, fisch schlapping, and taunting skills.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail was the first film feature from a troupe who revolutionized sketch comedy in their British television series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.” The group featured Brits John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle and one American, Terry Gilliam. The Holy Grail stayed true to the formula of the Python television series in their retelling of the myth of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table “I was a big fan of Monty Python when their TV show was on PBS, and I remember in college after the Holy Grail movie came out my friends would regularly interject in conversations whenever possible such lines as ‘How could a 5-ounce bird possibly carry a 1-pound coconut?,’ ‘She’s a witch!,’ and ‘We are the Knights who say ni!’ So I’m really enjoying the opportunity to bring this hilarious show to the Playhouse stage! Especially with all the great talent we have involved on stage as well as off stage to make it happen.”

But even if you are not a Monty Python devotee, theatergoers are still sure to enjoy themselves at SPAMALOT which has a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Mr. Idle.

SPAMALOT incorporates modern twists, turns and spoofs to the most memorable scenes and characters from the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail. This is a cast that is required to sing, dance and act in numerous production numbers, and Riney added an additional month of rehearsal in order to prepare the dance numbers – with a cast primarily made up of nondancers! “We have four choreographers who have brought all their talents and experience to creating dance numbers our cast could perform – and look awesome doing so,” commented Riney. She was able to enlist Claudia Samano-Losada, Daunne Zinger, Trent Oman and Wendy Rue for the monumental task of pulling together the movements for 17 dance numbers. “We absolutely could not have attempted this production if we didn’t have the choreographers needed to tackle the tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical and Broadway dance required in SPAMALOT.” SPAMALOT is actually a family affair, with Sue Riney taking the artistic lead and husband Jim Riney coordinating all the technical aspects. “By my count, this is about the 80th show we’ve worked on at the Playhouse, and it’s the 25th show for the Playhouse we have either directed together or have been in another production position when the other one was directing,” commented Riney. Jim and Sue Riney’s first undertaking at the Whidbey Playhouse was in 1981 after recently arriving to Oak Harbor via the Navy. “I auditioned for a role in ‘Finian’s Rainbow’, and when I heard director Mary Purdy mention she needed someone to help with setting the lights for the show I offered up Jim!” Jim had many years of community theatre already under his belt at the time, having started a company both at the Navy Base in Adak, Alaska (The Way Off Broadway Players), and while on deployment to Okinawa. The technical expertise of Jim Riney will be in full force during SPAMALOT, with plans underway for the use of video projections, dry ice fog, a huge “Trojan rabbit,” and the use of every lighting instrument he can get his hands on.

Parodying the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the “Very” Round Table, audiences will be transported to a Middle Ages where Camelot is a less idyllic kingdom and more Las Vegas casino, and where the ethereal Lady of the Lake is backed up by none other than her very own “Laker Girls.” The stage will be filled with a chorus line of ladies-in-waiting being chased by naïve knights who are more than a little afraid of a few rude Frenchmen, and, of course, that favorite character of Monty Python fans, the killer rabbit.

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT opens February 6 and runs through March 1 at the Whidbey Playhouse, with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm. Tickets will go on sale January 6, and discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Call the Playhouse box office at 360-679-2237 or stop by the theatre at 730 SE Midway Blvd. For more information visit the Playhouse online at www.whidbeyplayhouse. com or on Facebook.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS • JOB MARKET • FOR SALE • PERSONALS

To place an ad, e-mail classifieds@whidbeyweekly.com Real Estate/Rentals Rents are $795 for 2-bedroom; $810 for 3-bedroom with attached single car garages. $90 utilities cover water, sewer and garbage. Pets are accepted at an additional $35 per month pet rent.

Call GO Realty at (360) 679-4646.

Auto/Parts For Sale Whole body fender set for Suzuki 230 quad runner, orange, $75 cash only. (360) 632-6202 for info. (1) For Jeep Wrangler: Exhaust headers, stainless steel, #33007075, 4.0 6-cylinder.

Cash only, $60 OBO. (360) 632-6202 (1)

Announcements Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed.

Families & Friends of Violent Crime Victims has Advocates ready to help. Please call (800) 346-7555. 24hr Crisis Line.

Free Service.

Ride Share/Van Pool Wanted: Riders for our existing Island Transit vanpool that commutes to First Hill area in Seattle. We are on the 6am ferry going in and leave downtown around 3:30pm with plan to be on 4:30pm ferry home. M-F. Contact Sarah (360) 331-5594.

Volunteer Services Local Whidbey radio ~ LISTEN IN at ~ kwparadio.org ~ KWPA Whidbey AIR Public Radio - local music, hosts, recorded events and popular music of all genres. Whidbey AIR is all volunteer hosts, engineers, board of directors and window washers. Listen in anytime from your computer

and on itunes. ~~ From Clinton to Deception Pass - it’s Whidbey in your home.

Volunteer Program Assistant for Senior Services Adult Day Service program for frail seniors. Prepare room for activities, listen/observe/report changes in client behavior, assist with activities/personal care. Requires 4-hour commitment, 1 day week, 10 AM-2 PM. Contact Hestia Laitala (360) 321-1600.

Jobs Wanted Looking for the right “fit” for a part-time position as an assistant, manager, or courier.

Chief characteristics are: honesty, integrity, attention to detail, thoroughness. Live in Central Whidbey Island area.

Can manage people, assets, confidential issues. Not interested in “on call” work. Prefer scheduled tasks. Mature 66 year old retired man looking for quality work with quality individuals. References and work history provided after initial contact. (360) 632-6316 (1)

Job Market Muk cafe is hiring! Looking for a part time, preferably experienced dishwasher. Accepting applications. Please apply within. (360) 321-5270 (6.47)

Health/Fitness Leg Lifters: a simple way to help lift your leg after surgery, for rehab, or help in getting in or out of bed. Brand new, 36” long, with hand and foot loops. By Lifestyle Essentials. $25 obo. (360) 678-1167 Bow-Flex Ultimate II, hardly used, $100. Delivery extra.

(360) 333-8866 (0) Heavyhands Training Weights including 5 pounds buy 6 to10 from company, $20. Oak Harbor (360) 632-3057 (1)

Musical Instruments Piano: 61-Key Keyboard by Yamaha. Comes with stand and padded stool. Works perfectly, Like us on:

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$70. In Coupeville (360) 7740168 (0)

Lessons Guitar Lessons! Learn how to play guitar. Beginners welcome, all ages, all styles.

Holiday gift certificates available with FREE lesson, consultation and set up of your guitar. Enjoy the music experience! Call Scott for more info.

(360) 675-5470

ping-pong tabletop design.

Tabletops have some paint weathering. Will be sold “as is”, $30 per table or $50 for both. Please leave a message at (360) 675-4352 (0)

Miscellaneous Lumber - Rough cut dry fir lumber. 2x4’s & misc. Good for building sheds and all those projects. 2x4’s 30¢ per lineal foot. (360) 321-1624.

Clothing/Accessories Brand new, Hi-Tech Ski Jacket.

Men’s Large, never worn.

Bought it for $300, will sacrifice for $100. (360) 333-8866 (0)

Appliances Frigidaire 18.2 c.f. Refrigerator/Top Freezer w/no-smudge stainless finish. Works perfectly, but makes an audible noise when turning off. Perfect for 2nd cold storage unit. Asking $225 ($899 new). Clinton, call (360) 222-2355 (1)

Home Furnishings Two large sturdy wood tables with folding wood legs (each table is 5’ x 4.5’). Can be used in combination as a one pingpong table. Can also be used in combination or separately for family holiday gatherings as extra dining tables.

Sage green color with white No Cheating!

Kerosene heater: Get ready for winter with a Kero-Sun Omni 105 Toyotomi portable kerosene heater with wick life extender function. Heat rating of 20,000 BTU. Moderately used, $65. If interested, please leave a message at (360) 6754352 (0) Jeppsen binders, used, hard cover $10, leather $20; Headsets, aviation, used. Telex Mrb240 $25, Telex E951 $25, Dave Clark H20-10 $50. Oak Harbor (360) 632-3057 (0)

Recreation

Looking for a great gift idea for Xmas, Birthdays, Fathers day, etc.? Here are some local made crafts that will help you fill some gaps, please order by letter- they are 16$ ea. and shipping will be extra where applicable. You can also reach me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

Power generator, 5000-watt, 6200 surge, Generac model.

2 receptacles 120-V, 20-amp.

1 RV 3-prong, 30-amp with adapter. 1 4-prong, 120/240volt. 10-horse Briggs with wheels. $300 cash. (360)6786210 (0) One cord of Fir firewood, $205. Greenbank area, leave message at (360) 222-3095 (1)

2 Lowe Alpine Walkabout backpacks, 2100 cu. in. Brand new, $80; used, $45. (360) 678-2207 BOW, Laminated, re-curve, 47-lbs @ 26-in, right hand, 60-inches, good condition. For

experienced re-curve archer only. Arrows optional. Pictures on request, $150. Oak Harbor (360) 632-3057 (1) Kayak, 15’ Seda Gypsy, rudder, molded seat, 2 hatches, 2 tie-downs, float bag, great shape, $300. Coupeville (360) 774-0168 (1)

Animals/Supplies Excellent Grass Hay for Sale - Good for Horses. $7 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624 Feeder Hay for Sale - Dry, stored in barn. $5 per bale. 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624 Straw Hay for Sale - Good for bedding, erosion control, mulch, etc. $3 per bale, 20 bale minimum. (360) 321-1624

DID YOU KNOW MOST CLASSIFIED ADS ARE FREE? Contact us for more info! classifieds@whidbeyweekly.com

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION US Postal Mail

Whidbey Weekly Classified Department PO Box 1098 Oak Harbor, WA 98277

E-Mail............classifieds@whidbeyweekly.com Telephone..................................(360)682-2341 Fax.............................................(360)682-2344 PLEASE CALL WHEN YOUR ITEMS HAVE SOLD.

Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number.

We reserve the right to not publish classifieds that are in bad taste or of questionable content. All free classifieds will be published twice consecutively. If you would like your ad to be published more often, you must resubmit it.

Deadline for all submissions is one week prior to issue date.

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

Eating for Health, Wealth & Prosperity!

With a new year comes new beginnings! I would like to start off by introducing myself, as it is in keeping with the New Year’s theme of new beginnings. I recently relocated to Oak Harbor with my family, and I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know my way around and meeting everyone here. What a beautiful little town it is!

I am eager to learn everything I can about Whidbey Island as a whole, the residents and their way of life. Originally coming from South Africa and being a ‘global nomad’, it has always been interesting to me to find out where the local custom, in particular local cuisine originated, how it is made and the ingredients used. Everything that goes into local cuisine in any part of the world, comes with traditions, stories, bonds, family and love.

indicative of progress in the year to come. Lastly the scales symbolize coins, and this wealth is also graciously invited into the lives of those who consume whole fish over New Year’s.

The Spanish culture has contributed the twelve grapes of luck to New Year’s culinary traditions, and is still practiced in Latin communities in the U.S. today. In order to ensure a prosperous year, one has to eat one grape for each clock stroke after midnight on New Year’s day, for 12 strokes. The belief is it will bring luck in each of the twelve months to follow. This would actually prove a little difficult, I imagine. You would need to consume grapes in such rapid succession that you would surely pay the price in indigestion.

But what’s a little acid reflux in return for twelve months of prosperity? I would say it’s a fair trade.

Food plays a major role in New Year’s traditions. It can symbolize many things in life such as wealth, abundance, prosperity, and luck. Around the world different foods are consumed New Year’s eve and New Year’s day in a bid to encourage as much good fortune as possible, into the lives of those who eat the food.

Sweets and desserts (which happen to be my favorite fare) especially those that are circular in shape, are supposed to bring the year full circle.

So in order to guarantee a fortunate year ahead, always end the old year on a high note, and begin the new year on one too, while eating any circular shaped sweet treat! Who wouldn’t end and begin a year on a high note, after indulging in pastries and cakes?

In Asian culture, fish is purported to bring luck when prepared whole, from the head to the tail.

The symbolism here is that good luck will ensue from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. As fish swim in a forward motion, it is

Many similar culinary traditions have made a home on American soil by way of early immigrants and settlers, and are still going strong in a plethora of homes across the country. Pigs are a symbol of prosperity and abundance–as is

denoted by their plump stature–and of progress as they root forwards in the dirt with their snouts.

Apparently this is why birds, aren’t traditionally served over New Year’s, as they scratch backwards in the dirt, and would thus not be as likely to attract the luck a pig would. Pork is traditionally served over New Year, in homes of which German and Austrian ancestry is prevalent.

Pennsylvania Dutch (who’s heritage is actually German in spite of the name) also serve pork as a New Year’s dish. They add a side of cabbage to compliment its meaty counterpart in both taste and symbolism. The cabbage was a symbol of wealth and the pork one of abundance.

The South also has its own New Year’s culinary tradition to draw good fortune into the lives of those who partake in the food festivities that are believed to attract it. Originating in the Carolinas, African American culture dictated Greens, black eyed peas and rice (hoppin’ John as it’s called) be served over New Year’s. The greens are representative of money, the beans of coins and the rice of luck and abundance (as the rice swells when it is cooked), and are therefore believed to bring all of this to the lives of those who consume this New Year’s fare. This traditional dish has been one of the longest standing ones and is still a staple in American homes today.

The Dutch too, left their culinary mark as far as New Year’s tradition goes. The practice of ‘opening the house’ on New Year’s day was established on the East Coast in the seventeenth century. Opening the house was a practice where family and friends would call around to one another’s homes, so slights of the past were laid to rest, and old bonds renewed. At these ‘open houses’, nieuwjaarskoeken, or New Year’s Cakes were served. Despite the name, these little treats more resemble a cookie. Similar in texture to a sugar cookie, with the flavor of nutmeg lacing the delightful little gems, nieuwjaarskoeken were originally pressed into decorative molds and then baked to perfection.

Regardless of where luck- invoking tradition originated, it has become an integral part of the melting pot that is America. No one is excluded when it comes to welcoming luck and good fortune into their lives.

This New Year (2015) I decided I am going to

www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally operated. attempt to make something traditional to add to my New Year’s menu. With Oak Harbor steeped largely in Dutch heritage, I find it more than appropriate to include a recipe for nieuwjaarskoeken, and encourage readers to give the recipe a go themselves! Please feel free to send in any photos and/or comments if you do decide to make these cakes too.

Any and all comments, questions, criticism, suggestions, recipes and notes on your experiences are welcome. Please email those to letsdish@ whidbeyweekly.com. I look forward to learning as much as I can about Whidbey Island and to serving you ‘dishes’ of every variety through this column!

Gelukkige Nuwejaar or Happy New Year from my family to yours!

New Year’s Cakes Ingredients: 1 Cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup cold water 3 cups all purpose flour 1 stick of butter 1 and 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 Tablespoons of brewed chamomile tea, cooled 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda Instructions: Mix cold water and powdered sugar together.

Add chamomile tea and vanilla extract and set aside. Put flour into a large mixing bowl and cut in the butter. Add the nutmeg and cinnamon to the flour/butter mix and combine well.

Add sugar/water mixture to flour mixture and mix well. Dissolve baking soda in a few drops of warm water and then add to the mixture.

Work the entire mixture into a stiff dough, turn out onto a wooden board and knead for one minute. It should not stick to the board. Roll out the dough to a half inch thickness (no less!) and cut out shapes with a cookie cutter. Arrange on greased cookie sheets, sprinkle with sugar, and bake in a preheated oven (375 degrees) for 12 minutes.

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