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Before we get started, please join with me to give thanks to the Internet for providing us the following free humor for our fave free weekly reader, Whidbey Weekly.

Honest Boy Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken."

She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else laughed.

My parents told me to always tell the truth. I did.

Fried chicken is my favorite animal.

I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much.

I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef.

Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office.

I told him what happened, and he laughed, too.

Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day in class my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was.

I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken.

She sent me back to the principal's office. He laughed, and told me not to do it again.

I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am.

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Today, my teacher asked me to tell her what famous person I admired most. I told her, "Colonel Sanders."

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New Year Traditions Our friend Jo from West Hills, California, offered up an interesting question on her Facebook page—“What family traditions do you maintain to bring in the New Year?”

With a southern Mom, we were encouraged to bring in the New Year with black-eyed peas as a portion of our first meal. Given Dad's preference for corn, we seemed to be served more creamed corn with yellow eyes sans black. This may explain my corn allergy issues today. Whoever heard of a black-eyed pea allergy?

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Jo's Facebook entries regarding New Year traditions had exceeded forty-five as of this writing.

Some folks started their year with corned beef and cabbage, some with spaghetti and meatballs, some with New York steaks, and many other fun examples of generational goodness.

Classic Whatever direction your tastes may lead, Showplace cabinetry knows the way.

While our family has a tradition of not having a tradition, we will most likely add one of the suggestions offered–hot fudge sundaes!

Forget the calendar.

Let us celebrate New Year's again now. With Christmas and New Year's falling on Thursdays this last holiday, I still do not know what day it is.

Come see the many ways you can create a Showplace of your own.

Lit for Fun In addition to thrift store treasure hunting, one of our fun family outings is the first Saturday of the month Friends of the Freeland Library Book sale.

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Yesterday, while stopping by the book hut adjacent to the Freeland Library parking lot to say hello to Keith Jacobs, Boss Wrangler of Wisdom, I noticed Keith was returning boxes of books to storage.

“Keith, you still have any poetry books for me?”

“Better get in there. The box on the right by the door. We close in ten minutes.”

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There is nothing I enjoy more than the pressure to buy. Time-released capsules of dopamine, cruising through my blood stream via my wallet filter, cascading across my pituitary gland as I spot my first purchase, a bound copy of Nixon in Winter.

No wonder it was not on my summer reading list. As President Bush would say, “Wouldn't be prudent.”

Next up my eyes caught some big print James Patterson books for my lady. Why keep bugging her to wear her reading glasses? She is nice enough to not bug me to wear my hearing aids.

Huh? For my daughter, arriving soon, and holiday fresh

from her trip with her boyfriend and his family to Yosemite, I found a pristine copy of John Muir's Yosemite. Throw in the DVD of Paul Walker in the first of the Fast and Furious movies, and I will be ready for Crystal's homecoming. I might even get a hug out out of the deal.

Hug? For my brother Lew, I found a book entitled, The TAO of MUSIC, by John Ortiz, Ph. D. While there appears to be no mention in the book of my brother's hero, and vocal mentor, Fred Waring, there is a page devoted to John Tesh's album, Sax by the Fire.

For my sister Linda, I bought New Yorker author Susan Orlean's excellent bestseller, Rin Tin Tin. I wonder if my school teaching sister knows how Rin Tin Tin got his name. I wonder if she will be D impressed to learn that Rin Tin Tin was a war hero way before he helped Corporal Rusty, Lt. Rip Masters, Sgt. O'Hara, Corporal Boone, and Fort Apache's 101st Cavalry on television?

For my high school chum, Holly Hollingsworth, I found a 2005 large print version of The Tale of Holly How, by Susan Albert, the second in a series of books about Beatrix Potter. While Holly never read anything in high school but pulp magazines like Argosy, Spicy Detective, and Weird Tales magazines, I know deep down he had a surging affinity for Nancy Drew, Nancy Sinatra, and Carmen Miranda singing “Chico, Chico.”

With only ten minutes to look, I was fortunate to be able to spot books, or have them spot me, that I never knew existed: Joe DiMaggio, The Long Vigil, by Jerome Charyn; The Basset Hound (with free training DVD) by Bobbye Land; Country Music Changed My Life by Ken Burke; and Golden Retrievers, by Sheila Webster Boneham. W While I have recipients in mind for three of those last four finds, I will keep Burke's book on country music stars like Brenda Lee, Glen Campbell, Red Foley, Don Williams, Wanda Jackson, and many more. The last chapter is a tribute to Little Jimmy Dickens, a pioneer of the Grand Ole Opry who just wrote his last chapter.

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E d b h e The only poetry book which I bought in those s fun-filled ten minutes (actually fifteen by the b time I stopped talking) is the best one I have c ever found at the Friends of the Freeland Library t Book Sale—A Treasury of Poems, compiled by Sarah Anne Stuart, published by Borders Press, by T w arrangement with BBS Publishing, 1996.

While enlarging the size of the print does not improve my appreciation for John Keats “Ode to t a Nightingale,” the large sized letters helped me C spot this gem, A Wise Old Owl:

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A wise old owl, lived in an oak; The more he saw, L the less he spoke; The less he spoke, the more he s heard; Why can't we all, be like that bird?

Thanks much to Author Unknown for your permission in sharing your creativity.

Thanks also to Author Unknown for this just discovered classic entitled, Get a Transfer If you have never ridden a bus or trolley or commuter that requires a transfer (part of one's purchased fare ticket) to board, this may not be as well appreciated by you as it will be, or would have been, by your grandparents.

Get a Transfer If you are on the Gloomy Line, Get a transfer.

If you're inclined to fret and pine, Get a Transfer.

Get off the track of doubt and gloom, Get on the Sunshine Track – there's room – Get a Transfer.

If you're on the Worry Train, Get a Transfer.

You must not stay there and complain, Get a Transfer.

The Cheerful Cars are passing through, And there's lots of room for you – Get a transfer.

If you're on the Grouchy Track, Get a transfer.

Just take a Happy Special back, Get a Transfer.

Jump on the train and pull the rope, That lands you at the station Hope – Get a transfer.

All Aboard.

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Alllllllllllll, Ah-board!

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Bits & Pieces responsibilities are to protect and conserve this treasured resource.

Ducks and Trees

She has volunteered through a variety of local environmental organizations: monitoring beaches and leading educational field trips through Beach Watchers; leading birding and intertidal field trips and participating in various work parties through the Whidibey Camano Land Trust; monitoring local beaches and waters each month with Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team; and helping with work parties and leading educational field trips through the Friends of South Whidbey State Park. But Whidbey Audubon Society is where she has dedicated most of her time, serving on the board since 2011 and, currently, as the Immediate Past President. She also serves on the Conservation Committee and organizes the Intermediate Birding Classes. She is a member of the Pigeon Guillemot Research group, monitoring the bluffs on Malmo Beach.

Additionally, she teaches the duck section of the Birds of Whidbey Class and has led numerous field trips each year.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott]

New Calf Discovered in J Pod of the Endangered Southern Resident Orca Community

Wood duck ducklings plunging from their nest cavity. Credit: Mike Lentz Images; Living with Wildlife, “Snags— the Wildlife Tree� from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, wdfw. wa.gov/living/snags

Ever wonder about the relationship between ducks and trees? This may sound a bit crazy, but without trees, some duck species would have a difficult time surviving. Ann Casey explores this unusual and important partnership Thursday evening, January 8 at the Whidbey Audubon Society’s monthly meeting, continuing the theme of the season, Trees and the Wildlife that Make a Living Among Them.

The public is welcome to this free program which begins at 7:00pm for socializing and refreshments, followed by a brief meeting and the featured program at 7:30pm. This month the meeting is at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 20103 State Route 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Listen and watch some fascinating video clips showing a day in the life of a young wood duck chick launching itself from its nest in a tall tree. And learn about the many other lesser-known duck species that rely on the preservation of forests for their very survival.

After 33 years working in a variety of educational roles, Ann Casey retired from Reed College in 2006 and moved, full time, to Whidbey Island, where she sought to follow her longtime interests and love of the natural world.

Casey began her naturalist education in 2007 by completing the Marine Naturalist Training through the Whale Museum on San Juan Island. She recognized just how intimate our relationship to the Salish Sea is and what our

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Last week, Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research confirmed seeing and photographing 42-year old J16 (Slick) with her newborn baby - now known as J50.

During an encounter off the south shores of North Pender Island in Canadian Waters, Ken discovered J16 with her newborn calf, only a day or two old, snuggled in her slipstream and looking healthy and energetic.

No other female has given birth at over 42 years of age in the four decades of demographic field studies of the Southern Resident orcas. J16 was not expected to be carrying a calf due to her advanced age.

Researchers probably won’t know the calf’s gender for many months, until they are able to see and photograph the calf’s ventral markings.

The Southern Resident community was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 2005, after dropping in population to only 78 members, but had recently lost a pregnant female, J32 Rhapsody, bringing their numbers down to only 77 members. This birth brings the So. Residents up to 78.

Most of J pod was seen December 24 west of Orcas Island, but J16, known as Slick,

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and her family were not among them. Then December 26, the Orca Network Sightings Network received a photograph of J16’s oldest offspring, 23-year old J26 (Mike), and another orca off the north end of Lopez Island, indicating that J16 was probably nearby, because maternal families remain in close proximity their entire lives.

[Submitted by Susan Berta & Howard Garrett, Orca Network]

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association (WIHHA) Annual Holistic Health Faire The Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association (WIHHA) is a non-profit organization serving Whidbey Island. WIHHA seeks to promote quality of life, inspire health and wellness, and increase awareness of holistic health in our community through education and outreach.

WIHHA practitioners believe in the power of the human body to heal itself. By approaching health in a holistic manner, first consideration is given to the innate wisdom of the body, and then seeking to balance, support and improve the individual’s physical, mental and spiritual health.

Besides providing a directory of holistic health practitioners on the island at www.WIHHA. com, and a free “For Your Health� talk each month, WIHHA holds two annual holistic health fairs each year – one on the south end and one on the north end of the island.

Attendees interested in learning and experiencing more about complementary wellness resources are encouraged to visit the practitioner tables at the fair to learn more about such healing modalities as acupressure, ayurveda, botanicals and essential oils, Reiki, CranialSacral therapy, grief counseling, and much more.

The first Holistic Health Faire for 2015 will be held Saturday, January 10, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the South Whidbey Senior Center, 14594 SR 525, Langley. While the event is free and open to the public, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase delicious, healthy lunches provided by Lesedi African Foods, along with an opportunity to purchase tickets for the Raffle which will feature wellness items and gift certificates contributed by WIHHA members.

Community members and visitors alike will be warmly welcomed. Please bring your friends.

For more information, please contact Lynne Donnelly, WIHHA Board President, at (360) 544-8445.

[Submitted by Sue Averett]

Native Plant Palettes for Your Landscape The Whidbey Island Conservation District is presenting a workshop on native plant palettes for Whidbey residents. This workshop will cover plant selections for a variety of settings, such as shady areas, forest edges, open slopes,

bluff crests and to achieve specific goals, such as creating rain gardens, wildlife and pollinator habitats, and more. They will also discuss site characteristics and how to plant and care for new plantings. You will be able to preorder plants from the WICD Annual Native Plant Sale, and purchase plants from the hosting nursery and our partners. This workshop will be held in two locations: Friday, January 16, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Greenhouse Florist & Nursery, 555 NE 7th Avenue, Oak Harbor; and Saturday, January 17, from 10:00am to noon at Bayview Farm & Garden, SR 525 at Bayview Road, Langley. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.whidbeycd. org or call (360) 678-4708.

[Submitted by Sandy Welch, Whidbey Island Conservation District]

Saratoga Orchestra Presents World Premiere of “The American Northwest�

Saratoga Orchestra presents “Appalachian Spring for a Whidbey Winter�, a concert for chamber orchestra under the music direction of conductor Anna Edwards. Featuring works

by Honegger, Mendelssohn, Copland and the world premiere of Tim Huling’s “The American Northwest�, the concerts will be held Saturday, January 17, 7:30pm at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and Sunday, January 18, 2:30pm at Coupeville’s Nordic Hall.

General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors/military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets available for the Langley concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Vino Amore in Freeland. Tickets for the Coupeville concert available at bayleaf in Coupeville and Click Music in Oak Harbor.

Season Flex Pass holders are encouraged to RSVP to orchestra@whidbey.com the date and number of tickets they require. For on-line tickets and information, please visit the website www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

[Submitted by Larry Heidel]

Whidbey Island Farm Tour Invites Farms to Apply for 2015 Tour Planning is underway for the 10th Annual Whidbey Island Farm Tour, set to take place September 12 &13, 2015. Dedicated to connecting our community with local agricultural businesses, the Farm Tour highlights a diversity of farms across the island. The tour provides an opportunity for island and regional community members to visit our Whidbey farms and for farmers to showcase their locally grown products right on the farm. The tour also provides educational opportunities for visitors to learn about a variety of farm activities, including conservation practices employed by farms to protect our natural resources. If you would like to learn more about how your farm can participate, or you are interested in participating as a vendor or exhibitor, please visit the website at www.whidbeyfarmtour.com or contact Sarah at (360) 678-4708 or sarah@ whidbeycd.org. Applications are due January 31.

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Get Moving

by Sam Erickson

Get Fit Your Way

Exercise can seem like such a chore, particularly if you haven’t been physically active for a while. For many, starting an exercise program means getting new workout clothes and heading out to some new facility, whether a gym or a yoga studio. Really, exercise can be pretty simple. There are opportunities around you at every turn.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer some flexible recommendations for exercising. At the very least, adults should engage in moderate aerobic activity for 150 minutes each week or vigorous physical activity for 75 minutes each week. Activities that strengthen muscles are also recommended at least two days per week.

The easiest, cheapest option is to walk. For walking to count as exercise, the heart rate must be elevated and you’ll have to break a sweat, but all you will really need is a decent pair of shoes and a little bit of sidewalk to start on your way. Even if you can only manage a 15-minute walk, you’ll get the minimum recommended. If you feel good at a brisk walk, you can try jogging at a slow pace and gradually increase the pace as you get fit.

Kids are a great source of energy, and you can tap into that to help you in your exercise regime. If you have kids, you can join them in a game of tag, a swim in the pool or just running around for a few minutes to get a modicum of exercise. If you’ve got a newborn at home and can’t get away, try using the baby as a medicine ball of sorts, using its weight to your advantage.

Joining a gym is a good option for some. Most gyms offer personal training, which can provide a lot of knowledge about diet and exercise. Trainers can also give you individual attention and establish a program that will help you be successful. Most gyms have multiple trainers, so if your personalities conflict, you can always seek out another. Gyms also often have classes like aerobics, yoga and pilates, allowing you to vary your exercise routine. Before joining, find out about the membership requirements and cancellation options. Paying for a gym membership you never use can be very discouraging.

Some people prefer solitary activities and some prefer activities that require larger groups. If you are generally an outgoing person or looking to develop your social life, team sports can be a great way to meet people and exercise at the same time. If you are looking for some alone time, riding a bike or hiking can provide you with that.

The key element is to make your exercise work for your life, not to make your life work for your exercise. If you don’t find something you enjoy doing, then you won’t continue to do it. It’s great if you love to rock climb or go windsurfing or train for long runs, but that’s not what is required for you to be physically fit and lead a healthy, robust life. A few minutes a day a few days a week will keep you in good shape for years to come.

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FRIDAY, December 19 4:42am, SR 525 Caller advising he is parked at location in his RV and young people are constantly following him, no matter where he goes.

Caller says the subjects are currently in a blue Dodge or Plymouth mini van.

11:12am, Freeland Ave. Caller requesting call referencing ongoing issue with neighbor harassing caller over multiple issues. Advising female was shining a laser into caller’s eyes when returning from a walk.

5:46pm, SR 525 Occurred while on transit from Langley, advising high school boys were sexually harassing him. Touching his leg and getting close. Believed they were high.

SATURDAY, December 20 9:48am, Lanai Pl. Caller advising she has been watching person’s 2 dogs and cat. Advised the person has not come to pick up animals yet. Caller has had pets since September.

6:09pm, Craw Rd. Caller went out to see why horses were spooked. Female standing by road said there were 2 male “intruders” in woods.

SUNDAY, December 21 10:10am, Honeymoon Bay Rd. Caller requesting phone call. Has questions about property 2 doors down being cleared today. Caller thinks this is not allowed on Sundays. Caller wants to know laws about this.

12:32pm, Marine Dr. For information only. Caller is calling to let us know he supports and appreciates all law enforcement.

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WEDNESDAY, December 24 7:15am, Humphrey Rd. Dark colored horse in the roadway. Caller almost hit it. Walking in and out of the road, last seen headed toward SR 525.

10:18am, Longhouse Ln. Advising she lent subject $30 last night.

Now he doesn’t want to pay her back.

4:33pm, Bernie Rd. Strange male walking fast down the road with a weed whacker. Appears very strange to caller. On foot headed toward South Camano Dr. Weed whacker is not running at this time.

11:39pm, SW Terry Rd. Caller advising loud music and campfire in driveway. Red vehicle parked in front.

Has been asked to turn it down. Said they would when “someone came and made them.”

THURSDAY, December 25 4:35pm, Cedar Valley Way Found ATM in the woods behind location while walking his dogs.

10:27pm, SW Swantown Ave. Caller advising the vehicle he had is now gone. Went to get items to give back to the former owner and vehicle is not where he left it. Requesting a phone call to find a place to meet with law enforcement.

FRIDAY, December 26 5:44pm, E Mountain View Rd. Vehicle was t-boned. Other vehicle fled on South East Camano Dr. Unknown description. Caller is now yelling about how this is the first new car he has ever had in his life and he is not going to stop pursuing the vehicle until the Sheriff arrives.

6:05pm, Moonlight Dr. Male on the line advising he wants to stop someone from beating his wife.

Refused address, names, or anything else. Said he “could not get involved with that” and wanted the number to report that. Was told repeatedly that this is the right number and we need more information. Caller then disconnected.

SATURDAY, December 27 9:24am,SE Neil St. Reporting party missing chicken. Last seen yesterday at 3:30. Advising they went out and looked for it and can not find it.

9:46pm, Irenella Ln. Reporting subjects on the beach, in a boat, sucking up the sand to get sandshrimp. Caller advising they do it at night so as not get caught. Seeing subjects with lights on the beach & seeing their long tubes.

5:45pm, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting caller states her cousins daughter left from California and went to live with her biological father for approximately 1 year. She recently had a baby with Down’s Syndrome and it has been confirmed it is the father’s.

TUESDAY, December 23 7:56am, Morgan Way Caller just wanted law enforcement to know how much he appreciates them and their service. Is upset and feels bad for all the criticism law enforcement is receiving and he says he wants to thank them for keeping everyone safe and giving selflessly.

MONDAY, December 29 1:13am, Sonic Ln. People in caller’s garage. Thinks they are destroying cars. Caller armed with knife.

8:53am, Alto Ln. Requesting phone call referencing wants to get a restraining order against his neighbor. She has yelled at him for wearing a cowboy hat and another time he was talking to her about how his dog was killed by coyotes and he mentioned he would shoot coyotes and she became very upset. Last night she was verbally abusive and being angry again.

4:26pm, Forest Glen Rd. Requesting call referencing “sketchy, hip hoppy” people. 1 filipino female and 1 black male, early 20’s, yellowy-gold SUV.

WEDNESDAY, December 31 9:05pm, SW Ulysses St. The caller states area residents are shooting off fireworks. The caller was very agitated. Advising he didn’t think it was legal in the city and that his son was arrested for shooting fireworks on the 4th of July.

THURSDAY, January 1 3:45pm, SW Kimball Dr. Reporting party says she can’t call her sister because they redirected her phone numbers. She says she does’t know how to do math or redirect cell phones.

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Relay For Life of Whidbey Island Kickoff Meeting: Jan 14, 2015 6:30 - 8 pm Oak Harbor Elk’s Club

To start off, on short notice, January 8 at St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church in Freeland, internationally renowned artists soprano Lydia Brotherton, who is coming from Berlin for these performances, and lutenist Stephen Stubbs, director of the Boston Early Music Festival, baroque opera around the globe and Pacific Music Works, join Jeffrey Cohan in opening the 2015 Salish Sea Festival in an exciting program entitled “Lydia Brotherton: Airs of the Baroque.” Admission by donation.

✥ Next week, performing at the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor, Monday, January 12 at 7:00pm will be The Willamette University Chamber Choir and Willamette Singers, under the direction of Wallace Long.

Additionally, choirs from 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. This is a free concert although a good will donation is encouraged. (edited from submission by Darren McCoy).

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How about going to the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and hear works from Rachmaninoff, Beach and Brahms? Their chamber music concert is Friday, January 16 at 7:30pm on the Michael Nutt Mainstage. What better way to warm the soul after the rush of the holidays and chill of December than to settle in with some of the most beautiful, powerful and emotional music ever composed!

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Relay For Life of Whidbey Island May 29 -30, 2015 6pm - 2pm North Whidbey Middle School

Come join us and see for yourself what Relay For Life is all about!

Email: relaywhidbey@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/whidbeyrelay Website: www.relayforlifeofwhidbeyisland.org

The Piano Trio No. 1 in G minor, “Elegiaque,” written by Sergei Rachmaninoff when only 19, offers a window into the mysterious soul of this Russian great. This work’s musical style is, as is so much of Rachmaninoff’s music, a romantic blend of the composer’s darker and more introverted moods. The Piano Trio, Op. 150 by early 20th century American composer Amy Beach, written in 1939, is a richly beautiful and vibrant work containing strong influences of the French style. The Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34 is one of the masterpieces of chamber literature, containing the full spectrum of Brahms musical styles. From sweeping grandeur to haunting and delicate melodies, this epic work is dramatic Brahms at his best.

Featuring: James Hinkley, Gloria Ferry-Brennan, Mark Findlay, Louise Fiori, and Brian Kenney.

Admission is Adults $20 / Seniors $15 / Students $12

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✥ To continue with the musical offerings of our island, the Saratoga Orchestra presents “Appalachian Spring for a Whidbey Winter,” a concert for chamber orchestra under the music direction of conductor Anna Edwards. Featuring works by Honegger, Mendelssohn, Copland and the world premiere of Tim Huling’s “The American Northwest,” the concerts will be held Saturday, January 17, 7:30pm at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley and Sunday, January 18, 2:30pm at Coupeville’s Nordic Hall.

General Admission tickets are $25 Adult and $20 Senior/Military. Students under 18 are admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult).

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If you are more interested in sleuthing, then you may want to consider donning your favorite super hero costume and head over to the Best Western Plus in Oak Harbor Saturday, January 24 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. You will join the Whidbey Improve Team, from the Whidbey Playhouse, for Murder at the Comic Book Convention!

Now, with a theme of a Comic Book Convention, and guests dressed up as a favorite real or faux comic book hero, can you picture the fun? Dinner is included and there will be a no-host bar. At the end of the night, awards will be given for best faux and best real costume. Price is $38 per person or $65 per couple however you must RSVP by 1/19/15 as space is limited. Call or stop by the Best Western Plus in Oak Harbor.

✥ With all the varied cultural arts and events our Whidbey Island, you can usually find something fun to do. More to come….keep checking Sights and Sounds for other events and information.

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What’s Going On All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Lydia Brotherton: Airs of the Baroque Thursday, January 8, 7:00pm St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland The 2015 Salish Sea Early Music Festival commences with special guest soprano Lydia Brotherton from Berlin, Pacific MusicWorks director Stephen Stubbs on theorbo and Salish Sea Early Music Festival director and baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan. The program includes cantatas by Nicolas Bernier (Le triomphe d’amour) and Antonio Vivaldi (All’ombra di sospetto), airs by Le Sieur Bouvard including Chantez charmants oyseaux and Les Echos de ces bois, and German Arias by Georg Friedrich Händel including Meine Seele hört im Sehen and Singe Seele, Gott zum Preise. Suggested donation: $15, $20 or $25, series pass $90 for 5 concerts, 18 & under free. For more information, visit www.salishseafestival.org, or call (360) 331-4887.

Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen Friday, January 9, 7:30pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Tickets: $15 Washington State Poet Laureate Elizabeth Austen returns to Whidbey Island to share her poetry, talk about her new book, Every Dress a Decision. Join us to hear Elizabeth read poetry and be interviewed by Book City columnist and Langleyite Val Easton. Tickets are available at (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268 or by visiting www.wicaonline.org

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

Star Party

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

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

Slow Reading Wednesdays, January 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.

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

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, January 14, 6:30pm Freeland Library Looking for an evening book discussion group? The title for January is “Housekeeping”

by Marilynne Robinson.

Meetings and Organizations

Friday January 16, begins at dark Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor

Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island

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.

Thursday, January 8, 5:30pm-6:30pm Windermere Real Estate, Freeland

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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The Soroptimist International of South Whidbey Island club will be holding their first monthly Business Meeting of 2015. The meeting will be held in the conference room. The Soroptimist of South Whidbey is a club of individuals from the community who support Soroptimist International’s mission of improving the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment.

Oak Harbor Garden Club Tuesday, January 13, 9:30am First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Guest speaker will be Ruth Scrivner who will speak about woodpeckers on Whidbey Island.

Public is welcome.

winning wildlife and landscape art “from the field to the studio”. Starting with sketching and photography in the field, the slides will cover painting techniques and step by step demonstrations of his paintings in watercolor, acrylic, and oil. Rulon is the author of 5 North Light art instruction books. They will be available for sale along with several of his art prints and cards.

ASW welcomes painters of all levels and media to join their meetings. We begin with a sack lunch. Please bring artwork to share or for gentle critique. For more information, please call Gaylen Whiteman at (360) 331-2603.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers (WIGS) Tuesday, January 13, 1:00pm-3:00pm Heller Road Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor We will have The Verge: Watch 2,600 years of culture spread across the world in 5 minutes presented by John Ruhlman. A cool way to watch the migration of people. Bring your questions. There will be refreshments and drawings. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086 or (360) 969-0064.

Relay for Life Kick-Off Event Wednesday, January 14, 6:30pm-8:00pm Elk’s Lodge, Oak Harbor In keeping with this year’s theme, “Island of Hope”, there will be hula dancing lessons, lots of information, prizes and lots of opportunities to ask questions. Teams can also turn in money if they’ve already been fundraising. For more information, email relaywhidbey@gmail.com or visit www.relayforlifewhidbeyisland.org

DAV Chapter 47 Thursday, January 15, 7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor The VFW hosts a Prime Rib Dinner on Thursday evenings prior to our meeting time. The public is welcome but liquor is available only to Post members and their guests. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road, the meeting is held in the back conference room.

South Whidbey Garden Club Thursday, January 16, 9:30am St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton

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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.

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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

Poetry for All Workshop Saturday, January 10, 10:30am Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Cost: $30 Join Elizabeth Austen for a hands-on poetry workshop designed to engage participants’ imaginations, life histories and sense of empathy through language. The class includes close reading of a few contemporary poems, then using one as a model for writing our own first draft. No previous writing experience needed, and all are welcome. Maximum 20 participants. For more information and to RSVP, call (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268 or visit www.wicaonline.org.

The doors open at 9:00am, the business meeting starts at 9:30am, and the program starts at 10:30am with refreshments provided.

Got Manure?

Program: “The Mighty AnnuaL”. June Davis, a popular presenter at the Whidbey Island Gardening Workshop, will talk about how annuals can add color and seasonal interest to your garden. The public is welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Co-President, Diana Bublitz at (360) 341-2033.

The Whidbey Island Conservation District is presenting a brief, informative workshop on managing manure for the small farm livestock owner. Learn how to manage manure to keep your livestock healthy, make great fertilizer that’s safe for your garden and pasture, and keep your farm clean. For more information or to RSVP, visit www.whidbeycd.org or call (360) 678-4708.

Friends of the Freeland Library Meeting Tuesday, January 20, 1:00pm Freeland Library The Friends of the Library is a great group that provides support for library classes and programs of community interest. They also raise funds for the library through a monthly used book sale. Come find out more and see how you can get involved this year.

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, January 20, 6:00pm-8:00pm Hayes Hall, Room 137, SVC, Oak Harbor

Tuesday, January 13, 11:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

All family and friends are welcome to this open house and potluck. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net or visit www.whidbeyislandcameraclub.com

Artist Bart Rulon will show a series of slides demonstrating how he creates his award

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Saturday, January 17, 1:00pm-2:30pm Bayview Farm & Garden, Langley

Mother Mentors Training Course Wednesday, January 21, 9:00am-2:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Do you miss those grandchildren that live far away? Do you enjoy being around parents and young children? Volunteer to be a mentor to a family or help out at Playscape, the indoor park for parents and caregivers of young children. To register for the training, please call (360) 321-1484 or email wamothermentors@ gmail.com.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, January 24, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www. idipic.org.

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Film Shorts Courtesy of Cascadia Weekly

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.)

The Babadook: A horror movie that is both actually frightening and critically lauded? This movie is like a cinematic unicorn–if the unicorn were a creepy creature from a children's book out to terrorize a single mother and her troubled son, that is.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 34 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 going to be released now, I guess?). 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.

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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.)

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. 22 min.)

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.  (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.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 24 min.)

Horrible Bosses 2: Because there are always

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.)

The Interview: Somehow, Seth Rogan and James Franco managed to turn seeing their tepid (some might say terrible) comedy into a political statement and, in the process, might've actually changed the way films are distributed forever. Given that I'm pretty sure Franco's been trolling us all since his "Freaks and Geeks" days, this shouldn't come as a surprise, but I have to say it's considerably more than I expected from Rogan.  (R • 1 hr. 51 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.)

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, this alone makes it worth seeing–although it might be the only thing that does.  (PG • 1 hr. 37 min.)

Penguins of Madagascar: Since live-action penguins are the most loveable animals on the planet, animated penguins should be double loveable. (I'm pretty sure there's a math equation locked up at Pixar somewhere that determines animated vs. live-action animal magnetism by allowing you to solve for "x" with a cuteness coefficient.) However, methinks something got lost in animation here. Drop off the kids and sneak into something else.  (PG • 1 hr. 32 min.)

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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 it" to be 2015's "Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose."  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 17 min.)

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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New Year's Resolutions; Some food for thought After last year's holiday festivities and the copious amounts of rich foods, I am feeling a little sluggish and drained. I suppose this might have something to do with being under the weather too. And that, in turn, may also be linked to some nutritional gaps in my diet, or at least the gaps in my diet are contributing factors to being under the weather. With that said, my New Year's resolution is to eat as 'clean' and healthy as I possibly can. Change my lifestyle. So often many of us (myself included) fall into the trap of viewing a resolution to eat healthier as a temporary inconvenience. Once the goal is met, we return to the old way of life, and the cycle thus perpetuates the following New Year.

Why not break the cycle once and for all?

By changing the outlook of a nutritionally orientated resolution we can certainly change the way we feel about food, and ourselves, in general. It is, therefore, my pledge to eat as healthily as possible. Having children gives me some drive as well. We all know children do as they see their parents do so for me it's important to respect my body and give it the high quality nutrients it deserves. Hopefully, when my children see doing this, they will, in turn, do the same. Hopefully! Or I could just slap a plate of greens in front of them and tell them "tough" if they don't like it.

However, I foresee some major attitude and tantrum throwing being directed towards me. It also isn't all that fair for them so the key to it would be small 'bite sized' changes.

After doing a fair amount of research on the subject, and taking several classes on human nutrition, I have come across a common theme. Eating foods that have been as minimally processed as possible is the best route to go. While this might be common sense for some people it was actually surprising to see just how much of our food is processed and what is actually IN processed food. If you wish to join me and embark upon the SS Clean Eating, the first step may be to learn how to read food labels. There is a rule of thumb, as a personal choice, I go by when shopping for boxed items. This rule is: the more difficult it is to find the ingredient list on a package, the less likely I am to buy it.

There should be no reason for a manufacturer to make a food label hard to find and if they do then the ingredients are probably something I might not want to ingest. I've also noticed some ingredient lists on food products require the strength of the Hubble telescope to read them. So those I tend to put back on the shelf. Food manufacturers list ingredients in quantity. The ingredients listed first are the highest quantity and the lowest quantity are listed last. I did go to the FDA's website in the hopes to shed some light about how to interpret food labels.

Since they are the ones that determine all things pertinent to food standards and packaging, I assumed the information would be readily available and easy to find. Well, I was mistaken. I came to realize the FDA will not provide a simple explanation of what, insertlong-scientific-name-ingredient-here, is. They will show you how to read percent of daily values, and where these are located on the package. In order to read and understand ingredients, independent research on each difficult to understand ingredient is a necessity. I encourage you all to be as diligent as your busy schedules allows, with respect to

knowing what it is you are putting in your body.

The best way to stick to a new year's resolution for a healthier lifestyle is by doing things in 'bite size' increments. This way it's more likely to become a way of life, as it's not a shock to the system. Making lifestyle changes in the food department is no small undertaking, especially for those who have families with kids. But by making those healthy changes gradually it can be almost unnoticeable to our taste buds, or our convenience, and yet we will notice the biggest changes in our overall health and state of mind. The most difficult change may be making food from scratch, though it's worth it in the long run, as you know exactly what goes into the meals you are serving and eating.

By getting back to nature we ensure what we are fueling our body with is the best it can possibly be fueled with. My family and I used to maintain a vegetable garden (albeit a small one) and a few dwarf fruit trees. We frequently ate salads using the vegetables from our garden and ate the fruit from our dwarf trees. Though to be honest, since I have three children and things can get a little hectic around my house, my fruit ended up in smoothies. My children love smoothies and who isn't busy nowadays? I truly find this is a great way to get everyone to eat their 3 to 5 daily servings of fruit and vegetables all in one go. Making smoothies is also a great platform for learning about healthy eating for anyone, but in particular kids. You can be creative and the options are endless when it comes to smoothie making. Some may shy away from adding a vegetable to an otherwise sweet drink, but invariably the natural sweetness of the fruit overpowers the vegetable taste. Common fruits and vegetables you can add to a smoothie are strawberries, bananas, oranges, peaches, carrots, kale, spinach etc. Really the list is endless, and it's all about what tastes good to you.

In order to be successful sticking to a new year's resolution and get back to nature, here's some food for thought; fresh, organic produce is best, avoid foods with really long ingredient lists or lists that are hard to find, and just fuel your body with the best nature provides because you deserve to be at your best. And I have found this island boasts local farms where you can get fresh produce and in some cases, where they deliver to your door. How convenient! I'm going to include one of my favorite smoothie recipes for you to try. If you like you can even recreate it with your own spin on it. Please feel free to email me and let me know how you like the smoothie recipe or send in a smoothie recipe of your own. I'd love to hear from you so Let's Dish!

Spicy Orange Smoothie 1/2 of an orange peeled and chopped 4 strawberries 1/2 a banana 1/4 cup of plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon Freeze fruit in a small bag prior to making smoothie (eliminates the need for ice, which can cause the smoothie to separate if there's dairy in it as well). Put all of the ingredients in a blender, whiz together, serve and enjoy!

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Around the world in Europe and down under in Australia, people were witness to similar events under fiery-hued auroras at various times between August 28 and September 2.

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

September 2, 1859, was a day to telegraph home about, except telegraph operators worldwide were having a bad hair day. At sunrise on that day, the birds had already been chirping the news for hours.

Morse code tapped out by an operator over a simple battery-powered electric wire strung pole to pole between cities was the Victorian Internet, and operators manning the switches on this morning were encountering major washouts in their information superhighway.

Only a few days earlier, on the night of August 28, telegraph offices around the world had been treated to “streams of fire” pouring from the circuits. The platinum contacts in the over-heated circuitry came near to melting.

Those few stations using the telegraph system of Alexander Bain—a system seven times faster than Samuel Morse’s hand-tapped code and the forerunner of today’s fax machine— saw their telegraph paper burst into flames.

In Washington, DC, while scrambling in response to the failing telegraph system, telegraph operator Frederick W. Royce accidentally touched his forehead to a system ground wire. Witnesses said an electric arc leaped immediately from Royce’s head to the telegraph machine, severely shocking Royce and quite possibly influencing the decision of future Royces to team with Mr. Rolls, abandoning communications altogether in favor of a new fangled thing called the automobile.

The August 28 incidents repeated on the morning of September 2. The dot-dash mechanical click of Morse’s telegraph machines were interrupted by internal fireworks, throwing telegraph operators into a déjà vu moment. In the offices using Bain’s system, sparks showering from arcing telegraph machines fell once more onto Bain’s chemically-treated paper, and again, the papers erupted in flame. (Were the chemicals in the paper those that, in the form of the next century’s hair spray, would cause a bad hair day of another sort, when they set Michael Jackson’s locks afire?) Hot news, indeed.

In the Boston office of the American Telegraph Company, an incredible discovery was made: With battery power to the wires shut off, messages could still be sent and received.

A charge would build in the wires independent of the batteries, allowing operators to transmit every 30 to 90 seconds. The power source in their wires allowing them to do so was the same source that had lighted the sky crimson and set the birds to singing in the middle of the night. It was the power of the aurora borealis or so-called “northern lights.”

The aurora caused gold miners in the mountains of Colorado to stagger from their beds hours before daybreak, thinking it was time to go to work. At the same time, a crew of brick masons in South Carolina rose from bed and prepared to lay brick, until they realized the hour—1:00 AM. Being apparently unimpressed by the rare spectacle of daylight conditions near midnight, they reportedly went back to bed. New Yorkers stepped outdoors to read their newspapers by this light. In Cuba and Jamaica, too, the skies were lighted crimson (leading local banana harvesters, presumably, to begin singing “The Banana Boat Song”—“Daaay-o, day-o, day-o, day-o…” although this is unconfirmed). In Bealeton, Virginia, the choice of an unfortunate group of roosting larks to begin singing in the wee hours turned out to be a fatal mistake–an irate train conductor (with a touch of brick mason in his genes, no doubt) shot three of

The collective experience is remembered as the Carrington Event. Named after amateur astronomer Richard Carrington, who had his brass telescope aimed at the Sun at a crucial moment on September 1, the Carrington Event was double the size of any solar storm in the last 500 years. Carrington was witness to the five-minute eruption of what he called “two patches of intensely bright and white light.” Today we would call them solar flares or coronal mass ejections. The fireballs he witnessed quickly vanished, but within hours their eruption was felt around the globe as described above, with implications that were far-reaching. In fact, as we will see, the most incredible elements of the Carrington Event are still being played out today.

It was not only unimaginative brick masons who shrugged off a once-in-centuries celestial novelty to go back to bed. It was not only shotgun-wielding train conductors who missed the Carrington Event’s most stunning revelation: Electricity could be pulled from the sky—from the sky!—and put to work.

The communications that took place at the height of the solar storm between the Boston office of the American Telegraph Company and points in Maine and California, while all batteries were disconnected, proved it.

Yet, nearly two decades would pass before the first serious investigation of the linked phenomena behind this sans-battery communication: the aurora borealis’s connection to the Sun. (A daring Norwegian named Kristian Birkeland would wake up and smell the coffee in 1898, setting his breakfast table with lab and field experiments that made him the first to explore the electrical nature of the sky since Ben Franklin flew his kite in a lightning storm nearly 150 years earlier, but that is another story.)

No, the covers were pulled securely over the heads of more than just brick masons and train conductors. But Alexander Bain of flaming telegraph paper fame was at least dreaming in the right direction.

Alexander Bain was a humble Scottish clockmaker with lofty ideas and no means to apply them. Seeking advice, he shared those ideas—an electric clock, an electric telegraph—with British inventor Charles Wheatstone. Wheatstone said such things had no future and advised Bain to forget about them. Three months later, Wheatstone was promoting the electric clock as his own invention. He tried to block Bain’s already-pending patent for the clock, but failed. Bain received his patent and credit for inventing the electric clock in 1841. But Bain had not heard the last of Wheatstone.

Wheatstone next organized an Act of Parliament to set up the Electric Telegraph Company. Parliament heard Bain’s protest and ordered Wheatstone to pay Bain £10,000 and appoint him manager of the company, at which Wheatstone resigned. Who was stealing ideas from whom remains unclear and for our purposes here does not matter.

The squabbling over patents and personal reputation is cited as one example of the things that occupy sleeping men’s dreams, while the auroras of opportunity dance above their heads.

Next Week: Horse and buggy science in the Space Age—a frightful case of bed head.

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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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.

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