Whidbey Weekly, December 10, 2015

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December 10 - December 16, 2015

Naval Air Station Whidbey Island takes best installation for entire U.S. Navy The Navy's annual Installation Excellence Award winners were announced Dec. 2, 2015, by Commander, Navy Installations Command with Naval Air Station Whidbey Island taking the top spot.

This installation excellence award program recognizes the Navy's top three large and small installations, and rewards installation performance consistent with the command's strategic goals and Office of the Secretary of Defense criteria for the DoD-wide Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Awards.

“We are honored to be recognized as the Navy’s top installation award winner this year,” said Capt. Michael Nortier, NAS Whidbey Island Commanding Officer. “The

award recognizes the importance the Navy and Team Whidbey place in striving for excellence in supporting our active duty forces and their families. It is also indicative of the importance we place on being good stewards of the environment and building dynamic relationships with the community. NAS Whidbey Island is a unique duty assignment and we continue to strive for excellence.”

The Navy's top installation winners, 2016 Large Category: 1st Place: Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island (led by Capt. M. K. Nortier) 2nd Place: NAS Lemoore (led by Capt. M. G. Ashliman)

3rd Place: Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay (led by Capt. J. W. Jenks) 2016 Small Category: 1st Place: NAS Whiting Field (led by Capt.

T. Bahlau) 2nd Place: Naval Air Facility El Centro (led

by Capt. W. C. Doster) 3rd Place: Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg (led by Capt. R. Geisler) "Competition this year was extremely keen, as each large and small installation nomination package was impressive and spoke to the myriad of great accomplishments that these installation teams have made. I am proud of their collective accomplishments,

outstanding leadership and world class support to the fleet, fighter, and family," said the Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Dixon Smith.

NAS Whidbey Island will represent the Navy in competition with other military services for the Department of Defense Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence, which recognizes outstanding efforts in the operations and maintenance of U.S. military installations.

"Congratulations go out to Capt. Nortier and all the men and women of NAS Whidbey Island who worked tirelessly to make this happen," said Smith.

Local training unit wins Tenant Energy Efficiency Competition

Beware of Fraudulent Scams during Holidays

By Chris Taylor Installation Energy Manager

The phone rang yesterday afternoon in the home of an elderly military veteran. The caller stated they were from TRICARE pharmacy and needed to confirm his personal information.

The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) won the NAS Whidbey Island Tenant Energy Efficiency Competition Trophy after reducing its energy consumption by 52,600 kilowatt hours during fourth quarter of 2015.This represents a 10 percent reduction over last year and is enough power to run five homes for an entire year.

Steam usage was cut by 1300 MBTU, a 13.6 percent reduction and water consumption by 7,000 gallons or 8 percent.

Although achievements like involve the whole command, Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) 1st Class (AW) Joel Stevens and AT1 (AW/SW) Susanna Ennes spearheaded the effort.

Noting an increase in energy consumption during the spring and summer months, they called for an energy audit of the facility. Working with their command’s Green Team leaders Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Leonardo Hurtado, AT1 James Blair and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Fuel 2nd Class Elizar Defiesta, they worked to reduce energy, water waste, while recycling where possible.

Coordinating with the Public Works Energy Team, they found opportunities to match building heating and cooling needs and reduce loads during unoccupied hours. As a

From Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs

Which unfortunately he did.

TRICARE beneficiaries in the Puget Sound Military Health System - Naval Hospital Bremerton, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor, Madigan Army Medical Center, and 62nd Medical Squadron - need to be aware of a telephone scam affecting beneficiaries, especially preying on those over 65 and on Medicare.

Photo by ABH1 (AW/SW) Cameron Fisher BRITE and Capt. Michael Nortier, NAS Whidbey Island Commanding Officer (far left) congratulates the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Whidbey Island as the 2015 4th Quarter Tenant Energy Efficiency winners. Pictured (from center, left), Cmdr. Larry Spradlin, CNATTU Commanding Officer; AT1 Joel Stevens; AT1 Susanna Ennes; AD1 Leonardo Hurtado; AT1 James Blair and Cmdr. Rodney Moss, CNATTU Executive Officer.

result, for the year, utility costs for CNATTU were reduced by $91,400.

Besides the inscribed trophy with their command’s name, CNATTU also wins $10,000 in facility improvements, a command party at the Convergence Zone or command movie at the Skywarrior Theater and the right to fly the Energy Flag.

A caller will usually identify themselves as being an official TRICARE Pharmacy ‘representative.’ The caller may have specific information that makes the call seem official, typically your address, phone numbers and doctor’s name. The caller is hoping this will convince you they are legitimate so that you will give them personal information, such as your social security number and additional personal information.

If you receive a call like this, DO NOT provide or share any of your personal identifiable information, such as birth date, social security number or banking information.

TRICARE does not ask beneficiaries for this information.

For more information, please contact: http://www.health.mil/ Fraud or use the Defense Health Agency Fraud and Abuse Submission form at: http://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/ Access-Cost-Quality-and-Safety/Quality-And-Safety-of-Healthcare/Program-Integrity/Fraud-and-Abuse-Report-SubmissionForm

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As I look out my yetto-be-cleaned-in-a decade caboose windows, enjoying the vibrating blackberry leaves on the yetto-be-cut blackberry vines surrounding me and the bunnies, I am reminded of my weekends in the desert, back in the 70s', where we had nothing to look at but dirt, dirt bikes, and Dinty Moore beef stew cans littered about our campsite. While I may not have come a long way since those days in the desert, at least I now have something to look at when staring into space.

Whidbey Weekly However, hitchhiking with three guys was always a stretch. At least one of us always looked suspicious, since usually none of our parents knew where we were. Fashion was not part of our day-to-day hitchhiking experience, but, we did dress warm in case we did not get home until after dark.

With the three of us, hitchhiking was more fun than a solo trip, but, the folks who picked us up were often inebriated, or just plain goofy. Hitchhikers cannot get too picky in their rides, but, safety is a consideration before getting in the back seat of a 1958 Studebaker with no floor board.

After we three finally got a ride from Meadville (hometown of actress Sharon Stone) to Erie, we were dropped off outside the city limits. Moments later, a fellow pulled up in some beater station wagon.

“Hop in boys. Where are you headed?”

Remember, for us tree-huggers, leaves trump dirt, unless we are playing rock, scissors, paper.

“Well, thank you, sir. We are headed to downtown Erie. From there we are going to Jamestown, New York.”

Geezer Pleaser An old geezer became very bored in retirement and decided to open a medical clinic.

He put a sign up outside his house that said: Dr. Geezer's Clinic. Get your treatment for $500. If not cured, get back $1,000.

“Well, you boys may need to chow down before you head out to Jamestown. Let me get you some grub.”

Skeeter Young, who was positive this old geezer didn't know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get an easy $1,000. So, Mr. Young went to Dr. Geezer's clinic.

Mr. Young: "Dr. Geezer, I have lost all taste in my mouth. Can you please help me?”

Dr. Geezer: "Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put three drops in Mr. Young's mouth."

Mr. Young: “Aaagh! This is gasoline!"

Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You've got your taste back. That will be $500."

Mr. Young, despite being annoyed, comes back after a couple of days figuring to recover his money.

Mr. Young: "I have lost my memory. I cannot remember anything."

Dr. Geezer: "Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put three drops in the patient's mouth."

Mr. Young: "Oh, no you don't, that is gasoline!"

We would need much bigger suitcases for that beer run.

Dr. Geezer: "Well, Mr. Young, I don't have any medicine for that issue, so, here's your $1000 back,” while giving Mr. Young a $10 bill.

Mr. Young: "But this is only $10!”

Enjoy the following. This one is harmless.

Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations, Mr. Young!

You got your vision back. That will be $500."

A blonde woman was speeding down the road in her little red sports car and was pulled over by a woman police officer who was also a blonde.

Mr. Young, after having lost $1000, leaves angrily, but, being very competitive, comes back after several more days.

Mr. Young: "My eyesight has become weak.

I can hardly see anything.”

Moral of our story: Just because you are “Young” does not mean you can outsmart an "old Geezer."

Thanks to Denice and TJ Jedinak, snowed in back there in Columbus, Ohio, for sharing the above from their voluminous vat of humor.

Chow Down The first time I ever heard the expression “chow down” was in Erie, Pennsylvania. My buddies Wes and Props had joined me for a hitchhiking adventure from Oil City to Erie, about a sixty-five mile trip each way, which was appropriate as we were all in the class of '65.

Hitchhiking in 1965 was easier than it is today. As long as one dressed nicely, and had little luggage, it was not uncommon for a bored traveling salesman to stop and pick up a forlorn foot soldier. In my days of fearless travel, I hitchhiked from San Diego to Pittsburgh, from Kansas City to New Orleans, from Denver to St. Louis, and, more recently, from Bayview to Freeland.

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The blonde police officer asked to see the blonde's driver's license. The policewoman watched as the operator of the vehicle dug through her purse, getting progressively more agitated as she seemed unable to locate it.

“What does my license look like?” asked the nervous driver. “I can't seem to find it.”

“Ma'am, it is square and it has your picture on it.”

Smiling, the driver finally found a square mirror in her purse, looked at it, and while handing it to the police officer said, “Here it is.”

The blonde officer looked at the mirror, then handed it back, saying, “Okay, you can go. I didn't realize you were a cop.”

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We eventually “chowed down” a few burgers before heading to Jamestown, right across the state line. In Jamestown, we three would load up with cases of beer for our return trip to Pennsylvania, where one had to be 21 to drink. Given our youthfulness, hitchhiking to New York where one could buy beer in a grocery store at 18, was no problem. At least Props looked old enough.

Why use our fake IDs when one of us looked almost 18?

While I am not proud of all things youthfilled, I do garner a chuckle now and then with regard to my stupidity in those formative years. Were we to hitchhike today, and able to go back in time, I might just change one thing.

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Had I not known better, I would have thought we were getting in a wagon with Gabby Hayes. If you do not recall Gabby Hayes, classic sidekick to many western stars like Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Hopalong Cassidy, and Wild Bill Elliott, you may not have laughed at that old geezer joke.

Best Blonde Joke Ever?

Often times readers of this space will submit jokes from their collections to share with other readers of this space. Most of the time, I laugh at these submissions before hitting the delete button. My job is not to offend or to irritate or be disruptive. However, I have just read and re-read the following to see if this one might be okay to include, with apologies in advance to anyone who might take this personally. I took it personally, at first, but then looked in the mirror to see that my hair, once blonde, is still gray.

Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You've got your memory back. That will be $500."

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, “Paris Hear US!”- More than 60 people arrived at Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday, 11/29/15 for the Whidbey Paris Climate Vigil to hear speakers from the Quaker, Unitarian Universalist and Evangelical denominations speak about the urgent need for climate justice; join in a rousing rendition of “Sing for the Climate” and demonstrate along Highway 525 to the honking of appreciative passersby. This was one of over 2,300 actions in 75 countries involving almost one million people united in one voice calling for a 100% clean energy future to save everything we love. Professor Joseph Sheldon from the Pacific Rim Institute surprised some by describing the leadership role of evangelical environmentalists like Dr. Katherine Hayhoe in promoting climate justice. Now we await the result of 130 of the world’s leaders meeting in Paris. Our future will be determined by their courage, creativity and commitment as well as our actions and prayers. Professor Sheldon’s presentation can be viewed on line here: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=WxTEhZkEG_M. The Greening Congregations of Whidbey want to express our gratitude to all who came and contributed to this historic event.

Gary Piazzon, Coupeville

Editor, Before we get too close to Christmas, I’m asking you to give some thought to the tree you’ll want in your home.

I’ve enjoyed living trees (with root balls) for 44 years; I can drive by Abelia Court in South Seattle and see my first one—now well over 40’ high. I’ve donated trees to Oregon’s Glencoe High School and Beaverton Parks. I call it: Renting-a-Living-Tree.

It’s not just the right thing to do as we face climate change—the fragrance of a living tree really makes your home cozy.

Make a deal with a nursery to pay a small fee for the use of the tree and put a deposit down, which you will get back when you return the tree. It will continue to make oxygen for us to breathe and find a home in some future landscaping plan.

Yes, I am aware some people make a living selling cut trees—people used to make vinyl records and cassette tapes, too. Times change.

We have to make more intelligent decisions.

Look at the big picture, so our children and grandchildren will have air to breathe and trees to admire.

Closing with Revelations 7:3: Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees.

tional with this classic holiday ballet, along with a few “twists.” Join Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they travel through a world of mermaids dancing and swinging on ropes of seaweed in their magical underwater world. Then travel to the enchanted forest where you’ll meet the majestic Forest King and Queen. The beautiful flowers will have you in awe of their grace and elegance. Of course, who could forget Madame Bumble who introduces the audience to some of the most adorable critters you have ever seen. WIDT takes pride in “standing out” from many other Nutcrackers while providing phenomenal dancing and choreography. Many of their patrons have made this show a holiday tradition and WIDT invites you to do the same. This year, they are proud to introduce new choreography from local Islander Brittany Falso, one of WIDT’s new assistant directors.

Performances are: Fridays, December 11 & 18 at 7:30pm; Saturdays, December 12 & 19 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm; Sundays, December 13 & 20 at 2:00pm.

Advanced ticket prices are: $20 for General Seating; $17 for seniors (65+), military and children under 17. Tickets at the door are: $24 for adults; $22 for seniors (65+), military and children under 12.

Special Pricing & Events: Group Discounts ~ $17 per ticket for groups of 8 or more. Tickets must be purchased together in order to receive discounted price.

Does NOT applied if purchased at the door.

Family Night Friday, December 11, 7:30pm All Tickets $17 “Ugly” Christmas Sweater Night!

Friday, December 18, 7:30pm If you do NOT pre-order your tickets for this performance, worry not, just wear your “ugly” Christmas sweater and you will receive the pre-order price (as seen above). Already preordered your tickets? Prizes will be awarded for ‘best’ Christmas sweater!

New this year is an added Giving Tree location at the Island Athletic Club (IAC), located at 5522 Freeland Avenue in Freeland.

The Giving Tree is sponsored by Goosefoot, a non-profit organization that brings neighbors together to build a sense of place and community, to preserve rural traditions, to enhance local commerce and to help create a healthy, sustainable future for South Whidbey Island.

Local groups representing all of Whidbey Island and working on issues ranging from family support services to resources for animals, food assistance to end-of-life care, are represented on the Giving Tree each year. A suggested minimum donation is set by each organization and all proceeds from the purchase of ornaments go back to the organization. Information on each charity is available to take away.

After choosing their ornaments, Cash Store visitors may take them to either of three shops—Feather & Fox, Salon Bella or Bloom’s Taste for Wine—for purchase. At the IAC, the front desk will be handling ornament purchases. Please bring cash or checks as credit/debit cards won’t work for these sales.

Prices range from $5 to $25 per ornament.

The ornaments make wonderful gifts, stocking stuffers, and are perfect items for clients, employees, or gift exchanges events.

This year, participants include Enso House Hospice, FETCH!, Friends of Friends, Good Cheer, Hearts and Hammers, Kids First—Island County, Oasis for Animals, Orca Network, Readiness to Learn, South Whidbey Senior Center, South Whidbey Children’s Center, South Whidbey Tilth, Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN), and more.

Please call (360) 321-4145 for further information. The Giving Tree will be on display through December 31 in the Bayview Cash Store and at the Island Athletic Club.

Character Brunch!

Sunday, December 13, 12:00pm-1:30pm

[Submitted by Marian A. Myszkowski, Goosefoot]

For one performance only enjoy a delightful holiday brunch at the show prior to attending the performance. Clara and other whimsical characters will be available for pictures as you enjoy a delicious hot brunch lovingly prepared

by Chef Christyn Johnson, Executive Chef of the Whidbey Institute and www.RawIndulgence.kitchen. The entire Nutcracker Character Brunch has been donated so your full purchase price goes to support Whidbey Island Dance Theatre. Limited seats are available so buy your tickets now before the brunch sells out. Tickets are $10 for youth under 12, $15 for adults.

Give the Gift of Sight this Holiday Season

Online ticket sales end 12 hours before each show - at that time, tickets may only be purchased at the door. Please call Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s Box Office at (360) 341-2221 or visit www.widtonline.org. The South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center is located at 5675 S Maxwelton Road.

[Submitted by Jeannie Miller, Whidbey Island Dance Theatre]

The Giving Tree Lights up South Whidbey Island as a Holiday Fundraiser for Local Charities

Mary Whitmore, Coupeville

WIDT Presents the Nutcracker Don’t miss Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s (WIDT) 23rd anniversary production of The Nutcracker at the South Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center in Langley. Full of whimsical characters, imaginative sets and, of course, fantastic dancing, WIDT guarantees you’ve never seen a Nutcracker quite like this.

After seeing it once, they know you’ll want to make it a family tradition.

Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s 23rd season of The Nutcracker is sure to delight the whole family. The production features many of the beloved characters and themes that are tradi-

is on display December 2 – 31 at the Bayview Cash Store, located at 5603 Bayview Road.

This holiday season you can give someone the gift of sight simply by cleaning out your dresser drawers of broken or no longer needed eyeglasses. By donating your glasses, you can help those in need. The Oak Harbor Lions Club has Eyeglass Recycle Boxes located throughout the Oak Harbor area with a convenient location near you.

The Oak Harbor Lions Club plays a major role in collecting eyeglasses from other island wide Lions Clubs. They are responsible for transporting the recycled material to Olympia, Washington, which is where the nearest Lion’s Eyeglass Recycling Center is located. This year alone over 6,000 pairs of used glasses have been collected from the Island. The glasses are cleaned and sorted according to prescription strength and refurnished. The glasses are then sent to where they will have the greatest impact throughout the world. The Lions Club also accepts hearing aid devices in the same recycle boxes as the glasses. You may drop off your eyewear or hearing aids at any of the following locations: Vision Plus; Harborview Vision Clinic; Island Eye Care; Whidbey Vision Care; Garage of Blessings; Wallin Funeral Home; Island Thrift Store; Harada Physical Therapy; Rue & Primavera.

Monetary donations are also accepted to help support the Lions Recycle for Sight Program.

Please send your donations to:

In its twelfth year, The Giving Tree is decorated with handcrafted ornaments made by the staff and volunteers of non-profit organizations located on Whidbey Island. The Giving Tree

Oak Harbor Lions Club P.O. Box 21 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 This holiday season think green and help change lives, one pair at a time!

[Submitted by Lion Carolyn O’Dell]

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Teens Bring Chills to Whidbey Children’s Theater in Production of The Mousetrap Whidbey Children’s Theater is proud to present Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, the second production of their “Season to Remember”, opening Thursday, December 10 and running through Sunday, December 20.

The Mousetrap is presented in WCT’s intimate black box theater space, The Martha Murphy Barn (limited to 40 seats per show). A classic mystery brought skillfully to the stage by Director David Mayer and a dedicated cast of high school actors, this one will leave you guessing until the final curtain.

You’ll be thrust into the depths of mystery as we find ourselves in an English country manor amidst a blizzard of unusual proportions. Shortly after a local murder, the cast of seemingly unrelated characters must find their connections if they are to survive—and some of them won’t!

Agatha Christie is known as both the “The Queen of Crime” and “The Queen of Mystery”, and is the best selling novelist in history. “The Mousetrap” is also the longestrunning stage play in history, opening in 1952 and still running today at St. Martin’s Theatre in London.

Performances are: Thursdays, December 10 & 17 at 7:00pm; Fridays, December 11 & 18 at 7:00pm; Saturdays, December 12 & 19 at 7:00pm; Sundays, December 13 & 20 at 2:00pm.

Tickets range from $8 for students, 18 and under to $16 for adults & seniors. This production is recommended ages 12+, no babes in arms, no late seating. Special Student Night: Thursday, December 17, tickets $5 for youth under 18, or with Student ID. For tickets and information, visit www. wctmagic.org or call (360) 221-8707. The box office opens 1 hour before every performance.

Please call ahead for handicapped accessible seating if possible, so you can be given the best experience possible. Whidbey Children’s Theater is located at 723 Camano Ave, Langley.

[Submitted by Whidbey Children’s Theater]

Beach Watchers Putting Flesh on the Bones of Wharf Skeletons

Each marine mammal skeleton that hangs from the ceiling of the Coupeville wharf is now matched with a huge image of the animal “in the flesh”. Images by artist Uko Gorter were hung in the wharf breezeway on Tuesday, December 1. These new images, plus a new poster at the wharf kiosk, complete Phase I of an update of the marine display.

Phase II of the display update will add a lively wall display of art and text that asks selected creatures that live in Penn Cove: What’s so special about Penn Cove? And asks each visitor (and provides some answers): What can you do to keep Penn Cove special?

Island County Beach Watchers are coordinating the update and are funding the project using awards and donations honoring Beach Watchers and grants given specifically for this project. The project spans the end of Island County Beach Watchers on 12/31/15 and the start on 1/1/16 of a new non-profit organization: Sound Water Stewards of Island County.

Costs for all of Phase I and part of Phase II have tapped awards honoring Jan Holmes as a Cox Conserves Hero - whose passion for eelgrass is reflected in the new display, donations honoring Penny Bowen, Sue Howard and Jackie Johnson, and grants from the Lighthouse Environmental Programs (LEP) and the Coupeville Fine Arts Festival Association.

Fundraising for Phase II continues. Donations may be sent to: LEP / Sound Water Stewards of Island County (The new non-­‐profit organization assuming the work of Island County Beach Watchers) P.O. Box 1620, Freeland, WA 98249.

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Each skeleton at the Coupeville wharf is from a deceased marine mammal found on the shores of Island County and prepared for display by teams of professionals and local volunteers.

The skeletons are licensed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to Orca Network / Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network whose members including many Beach Watchers.

[Submitted by Barbara Bennett, Program Coordinator, WSU Island Co Beach Watchers]

SnowRider Ski & Board Bus Rolls January 3rd All aboard! The season for snow play is coming and SnowRider ski bus is your ride to the mountains. Head up to Steven’s Pass for 8 Saturdays of skiing & boarding with new and old friends. Running January 9 through February 27, this long standing program (2016 will be the 19th year!) focuses on safety, providing chartered buses with drivers experienced in winter driving conditions, and fun chaperones.

Adults & youth 10 years plus are welcome on the bus.

Register by December 15 to get your best rate and ensure your seat. The season fee includes your seat on the bus, ferry fare & gas.

Discounted lift tickets & lessons are additional.

Leave the driving to someone else and get to Stevens pass the easy way. Just some of the benefits of riding the bus: Convenience! Turn a long drive into a long nap.

Stress-free snow play, no worries of driving home.

Save big with discount group lift tickets and lesson packages.

Safe transportation on a luxury coach, restroom and video equipped.

Meet new friends who also love snow sports.

Send your kids, you can stay home.

Share ferry fees & gas.

A green alternative: carpooling.

Convenient pickups in Clinton, Coupeville & Everett.

Don’t miss the bus - come join the outdoor fun this winter! To reserve your spot on the bus, register at South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District www.swparks.org. For more information, call (360) 221-6788.

[Submitted by Carrie Monforte, South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District]

Seventh New Southern Resident Community Baby in Past Year Confirmed in L Pod

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Photo by Mark Malleson, taken December 4 in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

Orca Network is thrilled to join with the Center for Whale Research to announce a new baby orca born in November in L pod. The new orca has been assigned the scientific designation *L123*. The new mom is 12-year old L103, called “Lapis,” and this is her first known offspring.

The average age at first birth is over 14 years old, so this new mom will likely have the support of her mother, 38-year old L55 (Nugget), and older sister, L82 (Kasatka), who had her own new calf, L116 (Finn) in 2010.

There are now seven orcas in the three generations of the L55 matriline.

The newborn is the seventh birth in the endangered Southern Resident orca population in the past year. In 1977 nine new calves were documented, and in 1986 also seven calves were born. The birth of L123 brings the total in J, K, and L pods up to 83, or 84 including Lolita, the L pod orca captured in 1970 and still on display in a theme park in Miami.

Little L123 was first noticed on November 10

by Orca Network Whale Sighting Network coordinator Alisa Lemire Brooks and Orca Network and Langley Whale Center volunteer Sara Hysong-Shimazu who saw the newborn

from Alki Point in Puget Sound while Alisa and Sara were tracking and observing the orcas as part of Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network, sharing their sightings with the public via Facebook to help others in Puget Sound get to nearby shorelines to see the whales. Their observations, and Alisa’s video and Sara’s photos, led them to realize that there was a new calf traveling with L pod that day. The photos and video were sent to the Center for Whale Research, but they were unable to officially confirm the birth until December 4, when Mark Malleson found most of the Southern Resident orcas in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and was able to take photos from closer range.

Alisa Lemire Brooks’ beautiful video of L pod in Puget Sound on November 10 may be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqe bkwBL7gY&feature=youtu.be; Sara HysongShimazu’s wonderful photos of L103 and her family can be seen on her website and Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ hysazuphotography www.hysazuphotography.com.

The new arrival reminds us once again of our responsibility to make every effort to restore chinook salmon spawning habitat, and access to that habitat, to allow salmon runs to flourish and provide vital sustenance for this endangered extended orca family. A list with photos of all new Southern Resident orca babies since 2001 can be found at www.orcanetwork.org/ Main/index.php?categories_file=Babies#L123.

To learn more about Orca Network’s Whale Sighting Network, go to www.orcanetwork.org or visit https://www.facebook.com/ OrcaNetwork

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Whidbey Institute Gains 30 Acres through Founders’ Land Sale On November 9, the Whidbey Institute at Chinook purchased 30 acres from Chinook founders Fritz and Vivienne Hull, bringing the total size of the non­profit’s Clinton campus to 100 acres.

The expansion of the Chinook campus aggregates and protects a community resource, including an educational campus and walking trails; creates space for the Institute to welcome more inclusive, cost-accessible youth and social artistry programming; and supports a next generation of leaders through ongoing partnerships with organizations that use the space, including Calyx School, PYE Global, Power of Hope, and the Hull’s Spirit of Legacy program. Whidbey Island Waldorf School, whose campus is also located on the Chinook property, will continue to use Legacy Forest as an outdoor learning environment under the new ownership.

The Hull acreage, known as Legacy Forest, adjoins the Whidbey Institute’s 70 acre property and includes trails in a network which spans the full 100 acres. Facilities include a rustic outdoor kitchen; Storyhouse, a log structure that has been a home for youth and young adult programming; and a small outdoor theatre that was the birthplace of Island Shakespeare Festival.

The Hulls, who continue to reside on South Whidbey, founded the Chinook Learning Center in 1972 and held key roles during the organization’s evolution to the Whidbey Institute in 1995. They acquired Legacy Forest in 1992 to conserve the forest, prevent development, host life-serving intergenerational work, and hold the space for future use by the Whidbey Institute at Chinook—a 501(c)(3) educational non­profit with a mission to empower, connect, and inspire individuals and organizations through programs that foster personal development, nurture community connections, and address social and environmental challenges. The Hulls remain involved in the work of the Whidbey Institute and their adult son, Timothy Hull, is joining the Whidbey Institute staff team as a part­time caretaker for the Legacy Forest and its facilities.

Plans for Legacy Forest include forest stewardship for wildlife corridor and watershed protection, as well as the improvement of existing facilities to better serve current and future partners.

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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.

A Dickens’ Christmas Carol Thursdays, December 10, 17, 7:30pm Fridays, December 11, 18, 7:30pm Saturdays, December 12, 19, 7:30pm Sundays, December 13, 20, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Enjoy this off-season play within a play. “A Dickens’ Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts” is the funniest “Christmas Carol” ever. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for youth 16 and under. For further information, show dates, discounts, and reservations call (360) 679-2237, email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com or visit www. whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Star Party Friday, December 11, 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.org.

Student Entrepreneur Challenge Dinner & Awards Ceremony Friday, December 11, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall Show support to the participating teams in the Student Entrepreneur Challenge. At the Entrepreneur Challenge Awards Dinner, each team will make a presentation about their business and the winning team will be announced.

Tickets are $20. For more information, or to reserve your space, contact Sami at (360) 678-6889 or visit iscoedc.com.

Open Mic Night Friday, December 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm Blooms Winery Tasting Room, Langley Open to musicians, poets, comedians and improv. Anyone interested in being included in the evening’s talent showcase can call the tasting room at (360) 321-0515. Drop-ins are accepted. Blooms Winery Tasting Room is located in the historic Bayview Cash Store at Bayview Corner. For non-musicians, come listen, support and encourage those brave souls on stage.

OHHS Annual Choir Concert Friday, December 11, 7:00pm Oak Harbor High School SUB Building Oak Harbor High School is hosting their annual Holiday Concert. Tickets are $3 at the door.

Doors open at 6:30pm for General Seating.

Caroling for Our Community Fundraiser Saturday, December 12, 11:00am-2:00pm Hummingbird Farm and Nursery, Oak Harbor Hummingbird Farm and Nursery is raising funds for Ryan’s House for Youth, a Whidbey Island non-profit organization that runs a host family program for unaccompanied youth, along with a drop-in center for homeless young people on Whidbey. This is a community sing-along, “open-house-style”--Stop by, sing a few songs, learn about Ryan’s House, and donate! For more information, email lori@ hummingbirdfarmnursery.com or call (360) 679-5044.

Candlelight Service of Remembrance Saturday, December 12, 2:00pm Visser Funeral Home, Langley The holidays are a time of memories. Remembering those who are gone is part of healing.

Visser Funeral Home will be hosting a Candle Lighting Ceremony for your loved ones. There will be special music, the reading of names, words of comfort and an ornament for you in remembrance. For more information, call (360) 221-6600. Visser Funeral Home is located at 432 3rd Street.

Fundraiser Dinner & Auction Saturday, December 12, 4:00pm-9:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall Admission: $10 per person Admission includes full holiday dinner with all the trimmings. Join Dale Sherman as he auctions off wrapped bottles of who knows what – you won’t know until you purchase and unwrap! That’s the fun. Advance reservations required. Call Deb at (360) 320-2284 to RSVP. Sponsored by the Whidbey Island Wings Goldwing Club. All proceeds remain on the island for local assistance.

Candlelight Service of Remembrance Sunday, December 13, 2:00pm Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor The holidays are a time of memories. Remembering those who are gone is part of healing.

Burley Funeral Chapel will be hosting a Candle Lighting Ceremony for your loved ones. Words of Comfort will be provided by Linda Haddon.

For more information, call (360) 675-3192.

Burley Funeral Chapel is located at 30 SE Ely Street.

Navy Band Northwest: Home for the Holidays Sunday, December 13, 3:00pm OHHS Performing Arts Center Navy Band Northwest will present a free holiday concert for the local community. This year’s event is sure to be a heartwarming musical evening for the entire family. The 35 rated Navy musicians perform in various musical units including the Ceremonial and Parade Bands, Popular Music Group, Brass Band, Brass Quintet, woodwind chamber groups, and a Protocol Jazz Combo. Free and open to the public. Santa Claus will make a special appearance. For more info: facebook.com/navybandnorthwest. The street address for the Oak Harbor High School is #1 Wildcat Way.

Community Christmas Sing-Along Wednesday, December 16, 6:00pm-8:00pm St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Oak Harbor Everyone is invited to the first annual North Whidbey community Christmas sing-along which takes place in Miller Hall in the church, located at 555 Southeast Regatta Drive. To celebrate the Christmas season, you’ll begin with secular holiday tunes such as “Jingle Bells” and “Deck the Halls” followed by beloved Christmas carols from “Silent Night” to “Joy to the World.” No great singing talent is required – just a warm Yuletide spirit. Lyrics and piano accompaniment will be provided, and children are welcome. Please bring a favorite Christmas treat (cookies, appetizers, etc.) to share. Beverages will be provided. At the sing-along, St. Stephen’s will also gather gifts for the less fortunate in the community. As you are able, please bring new socks, mittens or gloves to be donated to those served by the Spin Café in Oak Harbor.

NWLACC Puppet Show and Winter Holiday Open House Thursday, December 17, 4:30pm-7:00pm Northwest Language Academy Cultural Center, Langley Brigitte Beumer, a native of Germany, a former Principal of a German-American school, loves

folk art and enjoys teaching and performing for children and adult audiences alike.

Brigitte’s handmade backdrops, original stories and puppets from Germany are a special holiday treat for the soul. Come spread warmth and cheer after the show with holiday card making, cookie decorating and hand made Deutsche Bäckerei delights.

After the puppet show, you are warmly welcomed to drop in at the NWLA Cultural Center for the Winter Holiday Open House from 5:30-7:00pm. Come join Brigitte and friends for a fun evening of festivities, music, refreshments and a bit of holiday cheer!

Oak Harbor Winter Market Saturdays thru December 19, 10:00am-3:00pm Hummingbird Farm, Oak Harbor Celebrating local with handcrafted artwork, unique gifts, fresh baked treats, hot food, musical entertainment and a children’s corner.

For more information, call (360) 679-5044 or visit www.hummingbirdfarmnursery.com

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Meet the Author: Judy Lynn Monday, December 14, 4:00pm-5:00pm Coupeville Library Local historian and long-time resident Judy Lynn has collected 101 oral interviews of Coupeville’s Front Street merchants, building owners and local residents, weaving together the colorful history of one of Washington’s oldest settlements.

3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, December 15, 9:30am Freeland Library Join us for a great book discussion of Gabriella Zevin’s “Storied Life of A.J. Fikry.” Everyone is welcome.

Computer Basics: Cursor, Mouse and Keyboard Wednesday, December 16, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning how to use cursors, operate a mouse, and to use common keyboard commands. This class is intended for beginning computer users with little or no experience. Please preregister.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, December 17, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for some great book discussions everyone is welcome! For adults.

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, December 18, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library

Saturday, December 19, 5:00pm-8:00pm Bowman Bay, Deception Pass State Park

Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Join Deception Pass State Park in a holiday celebration at Bowman Bay. Have pictures taken with Santa and enjoy local music, hot beverages, and baked goods. Hand-made wreaths will be available for purchase and there will be crafts for kids. For additional information, email deceptionpassfoundation@ gmail.com.

How to Start a Business Friday, December 18, 1:00pm-3:00pm Oak Harbor Library

French Baroque Christmas Concert Sunday, December 20, 4:00pm Langley United Methodist Church Suggested Donation: $20 adult, $10 youth Presented by Island Consort, featuring MarcAntoine Charpentier’s Messe de Minuit pour Noel. Additional works by Campra, Corrette, Couperin, and Lully. For more information, visit www.islandconsort.org.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Learn how to write a business plan using the Small Business Administration’s format. In the process you will discover some library tools that can save you hundreds of dollars. Seating is limited; please preregister. Supported by Island County Economic Development Council.

Friday Matinee at the Library Friday, December 18, 2:00pm-4:30pm Freeland Library With “You Were Meant for Me,” “You Are My Lucky Star,” “The Broadway Melody,” and of course the title song, “Singing’ In the Rain,” this film becomes one of the greatest Hollywood musicals ever made. Rated G, 1 hr. 45 min. Popcorn provided by Friends of the Freeland Library.

See schedule below Cost: Free

Religious Services

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, December 10, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library

Saturday, December 12, 10:00am-3:00pm St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Oak Harbor

Join us for a discussion of “MaddAddam” by Margaret Atwood. Everyone is welcome.

Introduction to Microsoft Word Saturday, December 12, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library Develop your digital literacy skills by learning the basics of Microsoft Word. In this hands-on class you’ll learn to create and save a document, print, and utilize other useful commands. This class is intended for computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Please preregister.

Read The Classics Monday, December 14, 10:00am Oak Harbor Library Read the Classics with supportive Friends.

For more information please call Rita at (631) 707-5980. Meets in the library Center for Lifelong Learning.

Learn to Draw Stress-Free Mondays, December 14, 21, 1:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Join artist Stephanie Schuemann as she guides you to see things in a new way. Amaze yourself as you discover abilities within that you never knew you had. Satisfy your appetite for learning by developing basic skills involving line, value, composition, and more. Please plan on attending all three classes for skill building development. Class size is limited; please preregister.

Quiet Day at St. Stephen’s

At this busy time of year, please come and enjoy a time to slow down during this season of Advent, as we contemplate the coming of Christ and God’s loving presence in the world.

During the Quiet Day, we will walk a labyrinth, meditate using the rosary and icons, and, in a sometimes dark world, sit quietly in the presence of God’s light and be thankful for those who have shown us the way. A light lunch will be served. St. Stephen’s is located at 555 Southeast Regatta Drive.

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.

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Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 11:00am 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

First Church of Christ, Scientist

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 fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

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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.

Meet the Artist: Thursday, December 17, 10:00am-7:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

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.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley 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

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

Featured Artist: Marcy Johnson

Tickets Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

Only $55 Each

Limited seating available.

Artist Marcy Johnson, weaver, jewelry maker and teacher, will be at Penn Cove Gallery, along with her spinning wheel. Marcy designs, spins yarn and produces woven artwork including woven scarves, blankets, rugs and more. She also makes hammered metal jewelry decorated with beads, wire and waxed linen.

Fine Art in the Season of Light Show continues through January 3 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Featuring a wonderful array of exceptional original art by over 30 world-class Whidbey Island and Northwest artists. The gallery is chock-full of unique art in a variety of prices and forms, including glass, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, encaustics, ceramics, fiber arts, woodwork, handmade books, gicleé prints and cards.

Color and Lines Show continues through December UUCWI Gallery of Art, Freeland

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When the Whidbey Playhouse opened its doors in 1966, the cost of a first class stamp was $0.05 and the first episode of Star Trek aired.

Join us for our Golden Anniversary Celebration!

50th Anniversary Party Chief Petty Officers’ Club January 30, 2016

Tickets are available at the Whidbey Playhouse and the Wind & Tide Bookstore in Oak Harbor.

For more information, call 360-679-2237 or email office@whidbeyplayhouse.com

Good Cheer Thrift Stores 2 Locations to Shop for Department Store Quality Goods at Thrift Store Prices

Langley 2nd and Anthes / Clinton Hwy 525 & Langley Rd

Open 7 Days a Week atest 9:30 am - 5 pm For L nfo I s e l Sa www.goodcheer.org

The calligraphy of Mary McLeod and the stained glass work of Mary Goolsby and Judi Nyerges will be on display in the foyer. UUCWI is located approximately one mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525.

Meetings & Organizations Greenbank Progressive Club Holiday Potluck Dinner Thursday, December 10, 6:00pm Greenbank Hall, corner of Bakken & Firehouse Roads The Greenbank Progressive Club will hold its WHAT’S GOING ON

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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

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December special potluck dinner and meeting. Meet and greet will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. Bring side dishes to go along with turkey and ham which will be furnished.

Bring your own plate and table service and join us for a festive evening. For more information, please call (360) 678-2059. For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call (360) 678-4813.

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, December 15, 6:30pm-8:00pm Oak Hall, Room 306, SVC, Oak Harbor The theme for December is to submit 2 of your favorite or best shot photographs with a brief explanation why and how you produced the photograph. You may submit the two photographs for discussion to absolutescience@ hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@ comcast.net.

Macintosh Appreciation Group of Island County (MAGIC) Wednesday, December 16, 4:00pm-6:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland The Macintosh Appreciation Group of Island County (MAGIC) is celebrating the holidays. Two separate prizes are to be raffled: an iPad mini and one class series of the winner’s choice. Tickets are $2. There’ll be cookies, punch and hors d’oeuvres. After plates are loaded the usual question and answer session takes place, followed by a short business meeting and then some mini seminars and coaching to answer specific questions on a one-to-one basis. Attenders are encouraged to bring Apple related things to swap or give away. A donation of $2 is welcome at the door to cover the facility rental. New members are welcome and may sign up on the MAGIC website, www.whidbey.com/magicmug. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is located at 20103 State Route 525.

Holiday Celebration with Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Thursday, December 17, 3:00pm-4:30pm Oak Harbor Library Celebrate the season with Friends, food and fun. Live music will be presented by the Just in Time Jazz Duo and a silent auction of donated items will support Friends and the library.

For more Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeylocal.com.

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Classes, Seminars and Workshops Dan’s Classic Ballroom 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.

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

Freedom from Mud Workshop for Small Livestock Farms Friday, December 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm Coupeville Library Meeting Room Do you and your critters want to skip the mud this winter? Come to this free class to learn how to create mud free areas for your livestock that will last for years. There will be time to answer your specific questions. RSVP at www.whidbeycd.org or contact with questions: Sarah Cassatt, Whidbey Island Conservation District, (360) 678-4708.

Gingerbread & Sugar Cookie Decorating Classes Sunday, December 13, 11:00am-1:00pm & 1:30pm-3:30pm Sweet Mona’s Chocolate Boutique, Langley All supplies will be provided. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations required. Located at 221 2nd Street, Suite 16. Sweet Mona’s is a gourmet specialty chocolate shop featuring handmade chocolates, confections, gelato, espresso and classes. Please contact Mona Newbauer at (360) 221-2728.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Saturday, December 19, 12:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room No late admittance. Open to all and 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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The Whidbey Institute and the Hulls have structured the sale so that payment in full will be made over five years. During this period, the Whidbey Institute, with the support of committed donors and the community, will improve the facilities, increase campus-wide lodging capacity, and provide more accessible spaces and programs to lower financial and physical barriers to access for a growing and diverse audience.

“We are at a critical moment in our cultural and ecological history,” said Whidbey Institute Executive Director Heather Johnson. “A unified, 100-acre Chinook campus, with the support of our founders and broader community, strengthens our ability to serve a generation of rising leaders.”

Fritz Hull said, “Both parties are eager for this and worked for this for many years. It is indeed a dream that has come true . . . and we remain committed together to the ongoing vision we have shared for this land.”

“We’re thrilled to have reached this agreement,” said Whidbey Institute Board President Gabriel Shirley. “Formal inclusion of Legacy Forest as part of the Whidbey Institute guarantees access for future generations to precious and much-loved places, improves our ability as an organization to serve our constituency, and honors the heart and soul of the forest as well as the restorative programmatic work that takes place here.”

The Whidbey Institute is a direct outgrowth of the long and significant history of the Chinook Learning Center. In consolidating Legacy Forest with the campus of the Whidbey Institute at Chinook, both the Institute and the Hull Family hope to better serve the community by providing a home for programs that contribute to a sustainable and life-affirming future. To find out more, visit www.whidbeyinstitute.org.

[Submitted by Marnie Jones, Whidbey Institute at Chinook]

Seeking Applicants for Island County Planning Commission Two committee members will complete their terms of service on January 2, 2016 and may be reappointed or replaced at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners. The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from District 2 (Oak Harbor) and Commissioner District 3 (North Whidbey/ Camano) to serve on the Island County Planning Commission. Current committee members may be seeking reappointment.

Members must reside in the district appointed to represent.

The Board of County Commissioners appoints Planning Commission members for 4 year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The Planning Commission consists of nine members, three from each County Commissioner District, to assure county-wide representation. The Board of County Commissioners seeks to ensure that the Planning Commission is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints with regard to land use. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the Board in matters concerning growth and development as authorized in the Planning Enabling Act (RCW 36.70).

The Planning Commission generally meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays, beginning at 2:00pm in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville. Depending on the agenda, some meetings are held in the evenings and/or on Camano. Meetings run 2 to 6 hours or more depending on the complexity of the agenda.

Preparation and research is necessary. Service on the Planning Commission is unpaid; however, members may obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings.

Interested individuals should send a letter of interest including a statement of qualifications and a resume to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Pam Dill, Re: Planning Commission Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, no later than 4:30pm December 21, 2015. For additional information, please phone (360) 679-7353 or e-mail pamd@co.island.wa.us [Submitted by Pam Dill]

Local Business News Congratulations to Whidbey Jeweler’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Winner

Congratulations to Helen Bates, the eighth winner of Whidbey Jeweler’s 12 Weeks of Christmas giveaway. Helen won a beautiful step cut genuine blue sapphire and is pictured with Jeff Mack, owner of Whidbey Jeweler.

Beginning October 9, Whidbey Jeweler is giving away an item each week until Christmas. Stop by Whidbey Jewelers at 1421 SW Barlow Street, Tuesday through Saturday, to enter for a chance to win (no purchase necessary). For more information, call (360) 679-1800 or visit www.whidbeyjeweler.com.

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Whidbey’s Rob Schouten Gallery Wins KING5 Contest: “Best Art Gallery in Western Washington 2015” 6 The official King5 announcement came on a recent Friday: “Voters named Rob Schouten Gallery the Best Art Gallery in Western Washington for 2015. More than 180 other nominees competed for the title, but in the end there was only one winner. Thanks to all who voted, and congratulations to the Rob Schouten Gallery.”

“We were pleased just to be nominated again,” Rob Schouten said. “We won this contest in 2014, and were certainly up for winning it two years in a row. We let people know, and the response was wonderful.

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Voters left a steady stream of more than 100 glowing comments about the gallery on the contest website during the race: “Rob Schouten’s Gallery always has original work by artists from the area. He is a wonderful host and the gallery itself is a jewel shop.

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works; Rob and Victory’s impeccable taste in 9 selecting and displaying art; and regular gallery C events celebrating this Whidbey treasure.”

Victory Schouten extended her gratitude to thec other Greenbank Farm tenants that share the i location with RSG. “We are happy to be a part n of Greenbank Farm with its other fine galleries, shops and cafe,” Victory said. “We hope 9 our win as “Best Gallery in Western Washing- C ton” adds to the buzz making the Farm, and Whidbey Island itself, even more of a destination place, as it so deserves to be.”

Established at Whidbey’s Greenbank Farm in 2008, Rob Schouten Gallery and Sculpture Garden showcases top-quality painting and sculpture, as well as fine art glass, jewelry, ceramics, encaustics, woodworking, printmaking, and fibre arts created by some of the region’s finest artists. Visit www.robschoutengallery.com for more information.

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Life Tributes RUTH ILENE HORTON Ruth I. Horton passed away unexpectedly November 18 at Skagit Medical Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA. Ruth was a resident of Oak Harbor since 1994. She was born in Wheatland, WY, August 25, 1933 to John and Edith (Campbell) Weber.

She moved to Casper, WY after she graduated from high school and attended cosmetology school. She married Theodore Cook in 1953 and gave birth to three children; David, Barbara & Judy.

In 1962 the family moved to Lakewood, CA where she had several jobs before starting to work for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft/Boeing. She retired after 32 years. After many years alone and raising her three children, she married Nick Horton who captured her heart for 13 years before passing away in March 1990. In 1994, Ruth moved to Oak Harbor, WA to be close to her daughter, Barbara and Charles (Jeff) Cobb, who moved here in 1989 with the military.

Ruth enjoyed many passions as she entered her retirement years. She enjoyed making ceramic dolls and the time she spent with her friends who met to make dolls.

She enjoyed sewing and making quilts. Ruth had many talents, she loved plants and making flower arrangements. She enjoyed the times she worked with Helping Hands at her church and the many friends she met who were near and dear to her heart during the time she lived here.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith Weber, two brothers, Carl & Burrell Weber and one sister Frieda Heid and her beloved husband, Nick Horton.

She is survived by her sister Mary Baker-Fowler and brother-in-law Jim of Wheatland, WY, and brother Newton Weber of Mills, WY; Brother-in-law and sisterin-law, Bill and Stella Pettaway of Stone Mountain, GA. As well as many nieces, nephews and spouses and their children. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her son David Lee and daughter-in-law Joyce, grandson Jason Cook and Kristen, great grandchildren, Courtney, Phoenix and Reagan of Norco, CA. Her granddaughter DeAnne Marie and Tommy Schlegel, great grandchildren, Kennedy, Paige and Ethan Schlegel of Anaheim, CA; Daughter, Barbara Jeane and sonin-law Charles (Jeffrey) Cobb, granddaughter, Natalie and (Christopher) Lemay, great-grandchildren Charlie, Scotty, Morgan and Shelby Lemay. Granddaughter Christine and Andrew Weible, great-grandchildren, Samuel and Benjamin Weible. Daughter Judy Ann Lacey and Paulette Lacey.

Family and friends gathered for memorial service at Grace Community Church in Oak Harbor December 5. Please visit Ruth’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home and Cremation, Oak harbor, WA.

PATRICIA COLLIER RICKETTS October 16, 1919 – November 25, 2015 Pat lived a full and happy life. She was raised in Westchester County, NY. She was one of six children of Marsheniel and Robert Collier, an author whose books, “Secret of the Ages,”and “Riches Within Your Reach” are still sold today. Pat attended school and grew up in and around New Your City and Sarasota, FL, later going to college at Florida Southern in Lakeland, FL.

In her 20s she joined the Women’s Army Air Corps (WAAC) and was stationed in India during WWII. She served as the Commanding Officer for the Transportation Squadron moving troops and equipment to the front lines.

In her 30s she married Army Veteran Harvey K. Miller of Pennsylvania and together they had four children, beginning their family in Elkton, MD and later moving in and around Brevard County, FL. In her 40s she became a single mother as she and Harvey divorced. She continued raising her four children and also worked as the Secretary to the Vice President of Pan American Airways, among others, at Cape Canaveral, FL. She saw the Great Space Race first hand and also had the opportunity to work for Werner Von Braun.

In her spare time she played tennis, a great passion of hers from a young age.

In her 50s she won many Florida tennis tournaments in singles and doubles, often with her twin sister, Dorothea Henderson.

In her 60s she met and married John Ricketts and they had a wonderful 20-year marriage. They travelled frequently, visiting Alaska, South America and bicycling across Ireland before finally settling in Oak Harbor to be near family. John passed away in April 2008 of Parkinson’s.

Pat enjoyed playing lots of golf until her late 80s and then was content to read books (usually one a day), play cards, spend time with her family, meet with her WWII Women’s group and watch her Seahawks on TV. On her 96th birthday she was spry and alert but, alas, one week later suffered two heart attacks within a week. She passed from this life to the next mostly alert and very loving to the end.

Pat is survived by her daughters Colleen Johnson and Pat (T.J) Lamont of Oak Harbor and son Barry Miller of Snohomish, grandchildren Terra Trull and Rebecca Lowe and their families in Virginia, Cameron Johnson and family of Spokane and Jason Lamont and family in Spangdahlem, Germany and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother Donald Collier of Gainesville, FL, and her twin sister Dorothea Henderson of Highlands, Ranch, CO. She was preceded in death by her husband John Ricketts, a daughter Sharon Miller, and three brothers. Pat also leaves behind her devoted Doberman, Mia. Thank you to Whidbey General Hospital Hospice which made it possible for Pat to spend her last days in the comfort of her home. The family suggests memorials to WGH Hospice or WAIF. A Celebration of Life for Pat was held Friday, December 4 at Wallin Funeral Home. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Please visit Pat’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

BURDON “DUCK” DAUGHERTY April 24, 1935 – November 26, 2015 Burdon “Duck” Daugherty was born April 24, 1935 in Hastings, NE to parents Dean and Lorraine Daugherty. He was the youngest of 10 children – six sisters and three brothers. Duck was raised on the family farm, just outside the city limits of Hastings. As a young boy, Duck would often try to get out of farm duties, so he took up swimming in the farm irrigation pond, no matter the temperature and earned the nickname of “Duck.”

As a fun loving, rather challenging young school boy, excelling in football and sports in general, Duck was liked by all those he met. As an adventurous life-of-theparty type guy, he was in contrast a seriously focused

supportive team player. Duck’s early education began at District 60 School in Hastings, where he rode his favorite horse, Buck, to school. Duck played football as a half back for Hastings High School, earning All-State Honors.

Upon graduation from Hastings High School in 1953, he received a full scholarship to Oklahoma State University.

Proudly, Duck was the first and only with such colligate achievements within his family.

In 1958, Duck enlisted in the U.S. Army, joining the 101st Airborne as a paratrooper. When his superiors found out he played college football, they asked Duck if he would rather play ball than do kitchen duty. Duck’s reply was “show me the field, I’m in!” Duck played on the base’s football team for two years as a half-back and earned all Army honors.

During Army training at the Yakima Firing Range, Duck met the love of his life at a social dance. On August 1, 1958, Duck and Marilyn Palmer were married. In 1960, Duck returned to college, this time at Central Washington University, earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physical Education.

In 1964, he started his teaching and coaching career at Eisenhower High School in Yakima, WA. Duck also coached from 1967-1972 while living in Kennewick, WA. Duck and Marilyn had two wonderful children, Jeff and Jill, now with families and careers of their own.

The Daugherty family accepted teaching positions in Oak Harbor in 1972 and their growing family finally settled on Whidbey Island in a beautiful hill-top home overlooking Puget Sound waters, affectionately called their “garden home estate.” Coach Daugherty continued his football coaching at Oak Harbor High School, during highly successful years until retirement.

Over time, family development and progression brought two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. With the reality of growing older and, he would admit, much wiser, Duck found himself a survivor of a thoroughly blessed existence. Recalling lasting memories, his family, endless friends, sports, travels, teaching, and his collector automobile interests. Duck Daugherty shall indeed remain a comforting, shining light, within his family, with friends and neighbors.

Duck is survived by his children: Jill Sieffert (Larry) and Jeff Daugherty (Kelly Hassler), all of Oak Harbor; granddaughters Jessica J. Bingham (Aaron) of Graham and Jamesa Jane Woods of Des Moines, WA; and great grandchildren Benjamin and Emily Bingham. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marilyn, infant daughter Melissa Kay Daugherty, parents Dean and Lorraine Daugherty, and his nine brothers and sisters.

Duck Daugherty often joked with friends and family about his eventually passing so many of his own family leave this earth over time, that he hoped to simply go to bed one calm night in his beloved home and just not wake up. Our Lord God most certainly granted his wish.

Rest well, our loving friend and hero…We’ll miss you, Mr. Duck. Our hearts though will forever remember.

A Memorial Service for Duck Daugherty will be held Saturday, December 19, 2015, 2pm at the Oak Harbor First Reformed Church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA. The family encourages memories and condolences to be shared at www.wallinfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Oak Harbor Wildcat Booster Club to assist student athletes with athletic fees. Donations should be marked “Duck Daugherty” and sent to OH Wildcat Booster Club, PO Box 2312 Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

DONALD FRANCIS DECKER Donald Francis Decker born September 18, 1931 to Leroy Samuel Decker Sr. and Julia Lula Obrecht in Elmira, NY passed away November 27, 2015 of natural causes.

Donald served briefly in the United States Army from 1947-48 and then joined the United States Navy from 1952-73. He married his life-long sweetheart Marilyn Bowman September 9, 1952. While in the Navy, Donald served in many locations state side and abroad including serving in the Vietnam War. He also earned many accommodations and retired with an Honorable discharge.

After the military, Donald worked as a Food Service Administrator for the New York State Department of Corrections, retiring after 10 years. He and Marilyn then moved to Oak Harbor, WA. Donald was a fun loving gentle man who loved to take care of his wife and family. He was active in woodworking, gardening and anything he could do with his wife.

Donald is survived by his wife of 63 years Marilyn Decker, his children Darlene Hammond, Douglas Decker,

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A memorial service for Donald will be held December 19, 2015 , 2pm at Regency on Whidbey. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Alzheimer Foundation of Washington.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To leave condolences, please visit Donald’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www. wallinfuneralhome.com.

DORIS ELLEN COTNER Doris Ellen Cotner, age 89, of Oak Harbor, formerly of McMinnville and Hood River, OR, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Regency on Whidbey Harbor Care.

Mrs. Cotner was born in Vancouver, WA, January 28, 1926, to Roy and Tressa (Gibbs) Edwards, joining an older sister, Lela.

At an early age, she moved with her family to Seattle, where they resided for a time in the Mount Baker district, overlooking Lake Washington. During her sophomore year in high school, the family moved to Hood River, OR, where her father purchased the Anderson Funeral Home. Doris graduated from Hood River High School in 1944 and attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, ID for several years. It was at NNC in the spring of 1947 she met Raymond E. Cotner who had recently returned from service as a Navy corpsman in WWII.

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2 Doris enjoyed reading, singing hymns, cooking (espeI cially baking delicious apple pies), writing and journH aling. She also enjoyed joining Ray and several other m couples on hunting trips in the Wallowa Mountains of d Eastern Oregon. During their retirement years, she and b Ray loved traveling. They made multiple trips to Austra- p lia as well as visiting New Zealand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, s Tahiti, Fiji, Italy, Africa and Alaska. They also enjoyed " their RV and often spent winters in Arizona. Doris’ life ( revolved around her family, church and business. She taught Kindergarten Sunday School classes for many K b years at the Church of the Nazarene in Hood River and m was always willing to serve others in any way she could. m Doris is survived by two daughters, Becky Templin a (David) of Oak Harbor; Cheryl Andrews (Bob) of Sydney, h NSW, Australia; and two sons, Bob Cotner (Sharon) of Parker, CO, and Ray Cotner, Jr. (Sheli) of Portland, OR; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and numerous other relatives. In addition to her husband Ray, she was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lela Hudson.

Doris will be remembered for her radiant smile, kindness and genuine concern for others. She loved her husband, her children and their spouses, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with a boundless love.

She had the gift of hospitality and welcomed scores of people into her home to share a meal and the warmth of friendship. But, most of all, she was a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, always seeking to follow Him and to show compassion to everyone who crossed her path.

A Memorial Service will be held at Whidbey Presbyterian Church Saturday, December 19, 2015, 2pm, Pastor Jon Draskovic officiating. In addition, a graveside service will be held in McMinnville, OR in June. Memorials are suggested to the Whidbey Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1148 SE 8th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.

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In the Heart of the Sea: Director Ron Howard has made a couple of pretty fine movies ("Frost/Nixon, Apollo 13"), some real dogs ("The Da Vinci Code, Far and Away"), but most of his movies are servicable, pedestrian affairs. This, about the whaling ship Essex, which served as the inspiration for "Moby Dick," appears to be the latter.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

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FOOD FIT FOR OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE December 12 every year, Catholics from all over the world make the pilgrimage to Mexico City to see the image of The Virgin Mary, beautifully gracing a cloak which is displayed in the Basilica of Guadalupe, and is believed to be authentic. It is said a peasant farmer by the name of Juan Diego, between December 9-12 1531, encountered The Virgin Mary on his way to toil over the land. She spoke in his native tongue; Nahuatl and instructed him to ensure a temple was built in her honor on the exact spot where Juan Diego encountered her.

It took some convincing, and supernatural help from The Virgin Mother, to bring the Archbishop around to build the temple. The final act which lent credence to poor Juan Diego’s fervent claims to the Archbishop, was the farmer’s collection of roses he acquired, as per The Virgin Mary’s instructions; at the top of a mountain, in weather so cold not much could possibly grow, let alone beautiful roses. In addition, on his Tilma (or cloak) was painted an image of The Virgin Mother represented as an Aztec princess, standing above the crescent moon (a symbol of the old Aztec religions) which signified Catholicism’s divinity, and the conversion of millions of Aztecs into the Catholic faith over the coming years. The painting on the tilma also included the depiction of the exact alignment of the stars on the days The Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego.

This belief is widely backed by millions of Catholics around the world, and each year on December 12, children will dress in costumes, and plenty of insanely delicious, wildly flavorful food and drink will be found.

Arroz, or rice, is a staple item made and consumed everywhere in Mexico but also in any home observing the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, especially. It would be a little out of the ordinary should this rather commonplace food not be found on a celebratory menu December 12. Frijoles Negros, or black beans, are another food found in epic abundance being made, served, bought and eaten, as well as mole poblano a chicken dish where the meat is smothered in spiced sauce. In addition to the traditional foods normally associated with the region and perhaps the Feast of La Virgen De Guadalupe, are others which actually date back to the pre-Hispanic era. Chileatole is so exotic sounding, even though the ingredients comprising the dish are rather simple and minimal in number, it is the combination of items which makes it unique. Chileatole is made by cooking sugar and corn dough in water, with chocolate and chili. Now if that in and of itself doesn’t sound like a satisfying drink, and one to remember, then I don’t know what else will.

Moving drinks off to the side, and refocusing on another sugary treat, I found through my research and talking to people that Cajeta, a sauce which is extremely similar to dulce de leche, with its deep caramel taste, laced with smoky, nutty undertones

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is prevalent during the Feast of Our Lady. The main difference between dulce de leche and cajeta is the former is made using cow’s milk, while the latter is made with milk from goats. Cajeta is so versatile with a wealth of applications and uses, it can be found as spreads on breads, fillings in pastries, or sauces for ice creams and desserts. It's also shaped into lollipops, baked into cakes and made as Jello-O. It can also contain vanilla and wine (aka cajeta envinada) and these aren’t the only flavors of this saccharine edible pleasure. Sweetness isn’t only found in the form of cajeta on this Holy Day. Mexican Wedding cookies are a fairly new addition to this celebration in the Marian calendar. These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies truly are a musttry for those who have a sweet tooth.

Sweetness aside, at any table on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, tamales will inevitably be found. Now, these are one of my absolute favorite things to eat in the whole world. Something about the masa, even by itself, and how stodgy it is, seems so satiating. The filling, carefully tucked into the masa just makes it that much tastier, you know, being able to discern some of the spices, the flavor of the meat, and the way in which both stand out against its cocoon of maize. Yes, this is one dish I certainly would expect to find on any feast table, regardless of the day. I had the opportunity to make tamales with some friends and my mother a few years ago, and I took such pleasure in the entire experience. We chatted, giggled, and shared awesome stories, all while making delicious food. I found that making tamales, and preparing them for steaming (or baking, or grilling, as it can be cooked in those fashions too) is an art of sorts.

It takes a long time to cook the meat (which in our case was chicken) to near certain perfection, to get just the right amount of spices seeping through the meaty background. Assembling tamales is also no small undertaking. Each one needs just the right amount of everything, and spreading it onto the husk without having it pull up on any given side is a skill which requires time and patience as a novice, and thus a lot of experience in making them, by which point you probably wouldn’t be considered a novice anymore. It’s thought tamales have been recorded as far back in history as between 5,000 and 7,000 BC, out of necessity when pre-Columbian armies took women along on their military endeavors, to cook for all the warriors. What they found was they needed

an extremely easy to eat and very transportable type of food item so they weren’t weighed down with food stuffs while traveling, nor were they waiting extended lengths of time for much needed nourishment to be ingested. This gave rise to the creation of the tamale, as it can be eaten both hot and cold, made in bulk and takes up less space than a multitude of ingredients needed for cooking. Since its preparation is so laborious and time-consuming this dish is often made in large batches, and therefore also seems to be consigned to special occasions, and none as special as honoring the Patroness of the Americas – Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Religion goes hand in hand with food. They work symbiotically to portray notions, play a role from scripture, signify Holy or divine events, and represent miracles. The food draws attention to the reason it’s being made and consumed, and creates an awareness of the deeper meaning behind the faith in which it’s found. I hope your Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a meaningful and blessed one, and I am including an easy recipe for Mexican Wedding Cookies for you to try. If you do, let me know how they taste! Please feel free to email me any questions, comments, information or recipes because as always I’d love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 8 Tablespoons powdered sugar 2 cups flour 1 cup chopped walnuts ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk Bag of powdered sugar (to roll cookies in after baked) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray sheets with non-stick spray. Mix all the ingredients together.

Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place on cookie sheets. Bake 10-12 min, cool then shake in a plastic bag of powdered sugar, serve and enjoy! www.timeanddate.com www.whatscookingmexico.com www.tamarastamales.com www.catholiccuisine.blogspot.com To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Don’t be too quick to decide which.) Empathy is the key on the 16th.

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By Wesley Hallock

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Inspiration on the 10th is high, but circumstances block your best intents. (Look deeper. The day’s consolation prize may be the very thing you need.) Listen inward on the 11th. Impulses to break with your daily routine should be heeded. A situation on the 12th puts focus on your reputation. (Straight shooters have nothing to fear.) Physical exercise is your best channel on the 15th. Have cluttered closets, literally or figuratively? Tackle them on the 16th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) An unworkable situation may dissolve itself on the 10th.

(Don’t be afraid to walk away.)

The 11th is perfect for open-ended projects. (Think puttering in the basement.)

Subtle inspirations on the 12th are backed by some not so subtle energies. Act on them.

Good work on the 15th could elevate your status in just the right places. Lack of clear direction hampers joint projects and community action on the 16th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The weak link if a transaction goes sour on the 10th is most likely the other person. (Really?

Halleluiah!) Schedule flexibility into your meeting times on the 11th. Take the active role in releasing something that no longer serves your life on the 12th. You’re supported where you need it and in the way that you need on the 15th. Your proper focus on the 16th is not what you think. Adapt as necessary.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Contrary to what your inner Chicken Little may think, temporary delays on the 10th don’t mean success is impossible. Perseverance wins in the end. Tasks begun on the 11th get off to a rough start, but smooth out later in the week. Communications on the 12th are sure to be deeply felt. (Your heart must weigh their sincerity.) Abrupt reversals of position are likely on the 15th. Intuition ranks supreme on the 16th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) The party animal in you may get the upper hand on the 10th, if only temporarily. Sheer optimism is the main driver behind anything begun on the 11th. The best approach on the 12th is to focus on doing the job well. A partnering frame of mind is the proper course on the 15th. (Developments, for better or worse, could blossom quickly.) The challenge on the 16th is about sorting fact from illusion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Deciding what you want may be elusive as the thing itself on the 10th. Change for the sake of change may prompt a new undertaking on the 11th. Your leisure time has its serious undertones on the 12th. (Sitcom approaches won’t suffice.) Try though you may on 15th, holding to the task at hand may prove

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The situation on the 10th may evoke half-hearted competitive urges, or the decision to abstain. (Note: Half-hearted competitors generally finish last.) The 11th is perfect for finally coming to grips with that challenging issue you’ve not wanted to face. Put your ego aside on the 12th and get everything out in the open. (You’ll feel marvelous.) Your quick response to matters on the 15th may surprise even you. Confusion is the delay on the 16th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Resources you normally can count on are less reliable on the 10th. The 11th brings the need to redefine your responsibilities and the freedom to do so. Try a hands-on solution to your obstacle on the 12th. Your best investment on the 15th is quick and decisive action. If you aren’t well-received on the 16th, it’s because your attention is misdirected. Shift your energies to a place where they’re wanted and needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) That annoying feeling of wanting something while not knowing exactly what? Of needing to remember something you can’t quite recall? You haven’t lost your mind. The 10th is just such a day. Clear your slate, if you can, and make the 11th a goof-off day. If you can’t, at least be flexible. Communications are especially intense on the 12th. Your competitive nature arises on the 15th. Drifting through the dreamy 16th at home is ideal.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Spending wisely is the order of the day on the 10th. (Watch that it doesn’t get lost amid wasteful impulse buys.) The 11th is fine for settling old accounts and paying out what’s due. You’re not kidding around on the 12th.

What you want, you’re likely to get. Bold steps and decisive action are exactly what’s called for on the 15th. Test new ideas for practicality on the 16th before implementing them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Vague notions of gaining something with or through your friends are likely on 10th. The 11th is equally vague, and not a day for making serious decisions. Surrendering to the inevitable is the wisest course on the 12th.

The 14th and 15th are potent days to turn the tide of events in your favor. (Whatever you undertake then has power.) You risk making promises you can’t keep on the 16th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You’re in a business frame of mind on the 10th, but unsure how to satisfy it. (Or even that you want to.) The 11th is the perfect day for tackling that long-neglected task (remember?). Dealings with friends are more sober and serious than usual on the 12th. You may have to dig deep (either physically or emotionally) to satisfy a promise or obligation on the 15th. You likely get your way on the 16th. © 2015, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. The astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer and part-time Chicken Little who has been navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

ACROSS 1. ___ Christian Andersen 5. Medicated lozenge 11. Stop on a crawl 14. Chill 15. “Hip Hip, ___!”

16. “___ calls?”

17. Admirer of anything French 19. On, as a lamp 20. Andrea Bocelli, for one 21. “___ quam videri” (North Carolina’s motto) 22. Bit of dust 23. Hush-hush 25. Muhammad’s religion 27. Light or popular music (2 wds) 32. Put one’s foot down?

33. Magical wish granter 34. ___-friendly 38. Codeine source 41. Exclusive 42. Vestibule 44. Girasol, e.g.

46. Performance given only once at any one place (hyph., 2 wds) 51. Close-knit group 52. “Stop right there!”

55. Face-to-face exam 57. “Hamlet” has five 60. Boredom 61. Family head 62. HNO2 (2 wds) 64. “___ not!”

65. Consecrate 66. Battering wind 67. Arch 68. Marked with sinuous lines, botany 69. Aims DOWN 1. Sword handles 2. Acquiesce 3. Shade 4. Married woman, Spanish 5. Even if, briefly 6. Catch, in a way 7. ___ and aahs 8. Emotionally stressful event 9. Most robust 10. Artist’s asset 11. Trigger, e.g.

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13. Information unit 18. Colgate rival 22. Bison features 24. Apprentice 26. Chair part

28. Chop (off) 29. Dostoyevsky novel, with “The” 30. Bubkes 31. “Fancy that!”

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56. Aggravate 58. Beethoven’s “Archduke ___” 59. Princes, e.g.

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At the sing-along, we will also gather gifts for the less fortunate in our community.

As you are able, please bring new blankets, socks, and gloves that we will give to those served by the Spin Café in Oak Harbor.

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