Whidbey Weekly, January 14th, 2016

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Reward increases to $10,000 for tips leading to conviction of Navy housing fire offender(s) “We take any threat to our families and loved ones very seriously,” said Capt.

Michael Nortier, NAS Whidbey Island Commanding Officer. “In addition to the increased security present to deter future arson attempts, there is an active investigation NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is leading coordinating with other federal agencies. We ask anyone to report any suspicious or unusual activity they observe, consistent with the "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING" campaign and report the activity by contacting the NCIS tip line at 360-257-3359; at text-a-tip NCIS 274637 to make an anonymous tip via smart phone text; or visit the NCIS website at NCIS.navy.mil to file an anonymous complaint via computer.”

The NCIS has now matched an additional $5,000 award for tips of credible information involving apparent arson fires in

housing areas at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. A total of $10,000, including $5,000 from Private Partnership Venture (PPV) housing contractor Forest City Residential, is being offered to anyone with information that leads to a felony arrest and conviction of the offender(s).

This latest fire during the weekend of Dec. 26, 2015, impacted five families and is currently being investigated. There is now an increased security presence in the housing areas as a reaction to deter further action by these criminals. Since September, an unknown person or persons, have started several fires in trash and recycle bins left next to PPV homes. Forest City, Navy Housing, along with Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and other support organizations are doing everything they can to assist these impacted families.

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Medical Technician Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3) John Siedler secures an injured snowshoer into a rescue basket prior to hoisting her aboard NAS Whidbey Island's Search and Rescue helicopter Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. It was the SAR unit's first rescue mission in 2016. In 2015, the unit launched on 19 Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) missions, 11 searches and 7 rescues, resulting in 29 lives delivered to higher level care.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class J. R. Pacheco/Released) An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103, launches from the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

STROLLING THE DECK OF THE USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin R. Pacheco/Released) Sailors conduct a foreign object damage walkdown on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as it leaves port in Jebel Ali. Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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ON TRACK with Jim Freeman

It is finally the time of day when I can type my column.

To be neighborly, I try to wait until my neighbors have gone to work. Sometimes, when writing, I think out loud. Real loud.

Like Dad said after my first time in a high school play, “Well, son, you aren't much of an actor, but at least I could hear you.”

Christmas letters One of my favorite things about the holidays are the annual summaries a few families still send to share their highs, their lows, and their in-betweens. I used to send out those letters until my un-subscribe list was longer than the recipient list.

Some of the information in these family reflections is beyond humor. For example, these three italicized paragraphs from The Whos from Whoville: “Much has happened since we last wrote in 2012. We survived the Mayan calendar, End of the World, December 21, 2012. We stood atop the Winter Park Ski Area looking down across the magnificent Continental Divide as our daughter captioned, “Daddy, if the world ends now, at least we have a good view.”

My friend continues: “This time of our lives conversations inevitably turn to health issues. At a recent party, a guest told of a mutual friend who had fainted while out shopping. Someone asked, 'A petite mal?'

The storyteller continued, 'Oh no, she was at Nordstrom!'”

Finally, drum roll please: “Let me share a valuable lesson we learned this summer.

A financial planner client hosted his high roller clients for dinner at the Broadmoor.

Near the end of dinner, a couple at the next table went to the buffet, returning with four heaping plates of food. Mr. and Mrs. High Roller then produced two shopping bags of leftover containers, transferring food from plate to containers. Friends, it was then we learned the key to financial security— Tupperware.”

Drum roll. Cymbal crash. Symbol crash!

Speaking of the Broadmoor, our Dad used to love the Broadmoor. Of course, Dad loved all the classy hotels. Why would he not? He was on an expense account.

When I would visit Dad on the road, I always felt rich when I would meet him in the lobby, whether it was the St. Francis in San Francisco, or the Mayflower in Washington D.C., or the Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Just kidding on that last one.

I would feel rich in the lobby until good old corporate, high and tight Dad would suggest I possibly needed a haircut, a new suit, and something other than red tennis shoes to wear to dinner.

Off to Brooks Brothers and the closest barber. No wonder I liked Perry Como, the Barber of Seville, and Our Miss Brooks.

Once again, muchas gracias to the Whos from Whoville for your annual greetings.

We look forward to using more of your highlights next year, again without your permission. What can you do, sue me? Not! You're my lawyer! Attorney/non-paying client privilege is now invoked.

Vermont Clothing Store My almost-sister-in-law sent us some goodies for Christmas from the Vermont Clothing Store catalog. What fun it was to get Reed's chocolates, Regal Crown Sour Cherries, and a glass jar of hot fudge sauce infused with Bailey's Irish Cream. While the Regal Sour Cherries do not seem to have the intensity in sourness of my fifties' childhood, after

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Beef Chow Yuk Do not adjust your set. You read the header correctly. Beef Chow Yuk is one of the items served in the #6 lunch combo between 11am and 3pm at Hong Kong Gardens (www.hkgardenrestaurant.com), high atop the hill, overlooking the Cascades, the water, and the goings and comings of our Clinton-Mukilteo ferries.

I always get the Mongolian Beef, #3 heat, with fried rice, hot and sour soup, tea, fortune cookie, silverware, soy sauce, napkins, and the most incredible dining view this side of the other side. Sometimes I get the #10, a Mongolian beef, pork fried rice, and soup, which includes a sweet and sour prawn.

For my Midwest trained meat and potato taste, the sweet and sour orange sauce on the prawn is more like a dessert. Of course, desserts are not my bailiwick. I am the last one to take any sweets from those rolling dessert carts in the fancy restaurants, even if someone else is paying.

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Having had to stand at attention in Marine Corps boot camp while attempting to eat grandma's holiday fudge, I am pretty satisfied with light sweets, like Mrs. Freshley's cream filled chocolate cupcakes, available most everywhere, but always fresh at Texaco's Short Stop in Freeland, where you can smell like chicken for free.

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In my opinion, Mrs. Freshley's are much fresher than the Hostess. Maybe Hostess is still selling their backlogged cupcakes.

Should I call Jesse Jones?

If you have never been to what we locals call The Top, or Hong Kong Gardens, check it out. Good chow. Good people. And, as the menu says, offering Chow Fun, with more free parking than the post office.

King of the Sea Have you ever seen those Larry King fish oil commercials for Omega XL? How could you miss them? Either the woman with too much make-up is talking to Larry's suspenders, or the guy who is so intense about New Zealand water is spouting off. Larry, of course, sits there, chin cupped in hand, looking like he is in suspended animation listening to another fish oil story.

I tried that stuff. 54 bucks a month. I felt no different, just broker. My joints still hurt. My aches still ached. I still did not want to work in my garden, unlike the lady in the purple dress who proclaims, “I feel wonderful. I can work in my garden. I can just do it all.”

I am not sure what the folks in New Zealand are getting paid for their fish water, but I know I sure saved a bunch of money at the Goose when I saw a sale sign for the 10 fluid ounce bottle of Lea and Perrins All Natural Worcestershire Sauce. According to the label, it has the same premium quality it had back in 1835. Who is around to know?

Dad required Lea and Perrins for certain dishes. Now I know why. He was greasing his joints with anchovies, a primary ingredient in Worcestershire sauce.

We are talking fish oil, kids. For under four bucks. So, everyday, I now take a teaspoon of Lea and Perrins. Sometimes, when I feel frisky, I use a shot glass. Makes the kids think I am doing motor oil or Kahlua. The result? I am running faster, jumping higher, and smelling of anchovies.

There is just something about the smell and taste of anchovy juice with white vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, onions, garlic, cloves, chili pepper extract, and tamarind extract that makes me want to get in the garden, and, like the lady says, “just do it all.”

Sorry, Larry, you're the King of the sea, but give me Lea and Perrins, no Omega for me.

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[Submitted by Sarah Cassatt, Whidbey Island Conservation District]

Special Staged Reading of “Tuesdays with Morrie” to Benefit the Charlie Murphy Healing Fund

Register for Sound Waters 2016 Are you passionate about the Salish Sea and Puget Sound? If so, you won’t want to miss Sound Waters 2016 - a one-day university filled with more than 60 fun and informative classes about the natural world and the fragile environment of the Salish Sea, bringing together people and researchers passionate about life in Puget Sound.

Sound Waters 2016 will be held Saturday, February 6, at the South Whidbey High School in Langley. Register online at soundwaterstewards.org/sw Past attendees described their experiences: “Each time has been well worth the time and cost. We always meet many friends there and what better way to meet than when sharing environmental and contemporary local concerns?”

“A fantastic event, truly an extraordinary accomplishment by an amazing team of dedicated volunteers. A highly paid professional staff or commercial company couldn’t do better.”

Sound Waters is honored to present a very exciting keynote speaker, Brian Atwater – co-author of The Orphan Tsunami of 1700, Japanese Clues to a Parent Earthquake in North America. His address will include excerpts from the new 2015 edition and insights regarding the geology of Puget Sound.

Sound Waters presents a unique opportunity to learn the latest information about ocean acidification, climate change, marine life and ecosystems, boating, fishing, shellfish harvesting, state parks, gardening, forests and many other related topics. Participants will select three classes out of more than 60 presentations.

Visit the Sound Waters website soundwaterstewards.org/sw for a preview of the Keynote speaker and 60 classes, 43 of them new this year.

[Submitted by Marky Olson]

WICD Native Plant Sale and Workshop The Whidbey Island Conservation District’s Annual Native Plant Sale is underway through the end of January. There are nearly 30 species available for pre-order, including a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Favorites include grand fir, western red cedar, paper birch, mock orange, red flowering currant, sword fern, and many more. Most plants are bare root and sold in bundles of five, while a few varieties are sold individually in small pots. New this year are a limited number of prairie sampler starter packages, comprised of a mix of grasses and wildflowers native to Whidbey prairies. The plant pick-up day is Saturday, February 27 from 9:00am to 1:30pm at Camp Casey near Coupeville. Any remaining plant stock will be available for purchase that day.

To learn more about landscaping with native plants, come to WICD’s workshop “Using Native Plants in your Landscape” on Saturday, January 16 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Bayview Farm & Garden. They will discuss how to select native plants for a variety of landscape settings, such as shady areas, forest edges, open slopes, and bluff crests, and to achieve specific goals, such as creating rain gardens, wildlife and pollinator habitats, and more. You will also learn how to care for new plants while they are becoming established.

To learn more, order online, or RSVP for the

Eric Mulholland and Andrew Grenier will be doing a staged reading of the acclaimed “Tuesdays with Morrie” on the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) mainstage, Sunday, January 17 at 3:00pm. All proceeds will go to the Charlie Murphy Healing Fund to help him in his battle against ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).

“Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom was on the New York Times Non-Fiction Best Sellers list for four years, and is one of the best-selling memoirs of all time. The book chronicles Albom’s rekindled friendship with Morrie Schwartz, a Brandeis University sociology professor from whom Albom took classes in the late 1970s. Albom was moved to seek out his former teacher 16 years after receiving his diploma when he learned Schwartz had been diagnosed with ALS. Albom’s book inspired a 1999 TV movie starring Jack Lemmon and Hank Azaria and a 2002 stage adaptation, coauthored by Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher.

“Tuesdays with Morrie” is a magical recounting of the time Albom spent with Schwartz and it provides a lasting gift of the ideas and visions of Schwartz. The book has sold more than 15 million copies in more than 50 editions around the world.

Charlie Murphy, a long-time resident of Whidbey Island, is a creative force around the globe.

He co-founded with Peggy Taylor “Power of Hope: Youth Empowerment through the Arts.” Its regional camps and workshops have spurred youth development in the U.S. and Canada for the past 20 years. He and Peggy Taylor also co-founded PYE Global (Partners for Youth Empowerment) providing programs that teach people to work with youth in more creative ways.

He is also an accomplished singer/songwriter, facilitator and someone with a deep passion for life.

The staged reading with Eric Mulholland and Grenier is directed by Deana Duncan. Tickets for the show are $25. A special pre-show for $100 includes a glass of wine and a chance to mingle. For tickets, go to WICAonline. org or call the box office at (360) 221-8268.

To contribute to the Charlie Murphy Healing Fund, go to youcaring.com, https://www. youcaring.com/charlie-murphy-361893/ donate#wp.

[Submitted by Carolyn Tamler]

Workshop to Help Students Complete Financial Aid Paperwork to be Offered at Skagit Valley College’s Mount Vernon and Whidbey Campuses To help students who are facing financial barriers to attending college, Skagit Valley College (SVC) will offer a free workshop on Saturday, January 23 to help them complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) paperwork. This hands-on workshop will take place at SVC’s Mount Vernon and Whidbey Island campuses. The session will be offered from 9:00am to 1:00pm in Lewis Hall at the Mount Vernon Campus and from 9:00am to 1:00pm in Oak Hall at the Whidbey Island Campus.

This hands-on workshop is offered through SVC’s participation in this year’s College Goal Washington campaign, a statewide program administered by the Washington Student Achievement Council to help increase low income, first generation, and underrepresented students’ completion of the FAFSA paperwork. Trained volunteers will be on hand at both SVC locations to answer questions and to help students complete the paperwork.

For students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA due to citizenship status, volunteers will also be on hand January 23 to help them complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) form and access the State Need Grant, which can help them pay for college.

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Women are required to purchase a chorus blouse for $39 to $49 depending on size; financial aid is available for that purchase. Call Kay at (360) 678-4148 for more information.

[Submitted by Kay Foss]

Anne Clark Begins New Role as Skagit Valley College’s Executive Director of Advancement

SVC Financial Aid staff will also be available to answer questions about how to pay for college and how to access financial aid. In addition, a series of workshops will be offered throughout the day including the cost of attending college, next steps after filing the FAFSA/WASFA, and scholarship opportunities.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Veltri, Recruitment and Outreach Manager, (360) 416-7921 or jennifer.veltri@skagit.edu.

[Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Saratoga Orchestra Presents “Wit and Whimsy” Saratoga Orchestra presents “Wit and Whimsy”, a set of programs on January 23 at 7:00pm in Langley at South Whidbey High School and January 24 at 2:30pm in Oak Harbor’s First Reformed Church. Music Director Anna Edwards will lead the orchestra in musical works by Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Daughtery, Wittry and Fauré.

Guest soloist, Gloria Ferry-Brennan, will be featured on Serge Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 63.” The program also includes Michael Daugherty’s chamber ensemble piece, “Dead Elvis” featuring Chris Harshman on bassoon, “Mist” by award-winning composer Diane Wittry and Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite”.

Saratoga Orchestra’s new series of pre-concert “stage-side” chats will be hosted by Eileen Soskin with Music Director Anna Edwards and begins forty-five minutes prior to each concert.

General Admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors/military. Students under 18 admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets available at Moonraker Books-Langley, bayleaf-Coupeville, and Click Music-Oak Harbor, on-line at Brown Paper Tickets and cash/check/CC accepted at the door. For more detailed information and tickets, please visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

[Submitted by Larry Heidel]

Whidbey Audubon Society 20152016 Scholarship Program Whidbey Audubon Society awards scholarships to Whidbey Island high school graduating seniors who intend to pursue a career in an environmentally-related discipline.

This year three Conservation Scholarships of $2,000, $1,000 and $1,000 are being offered.

Application forms are available at the three Whidbey Island high schools and are posted on the Whidbey Audubon website. Applications are due at the high school counselor offices on Friday, March 11, 2016.

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is pleased to announce that Anne Clark has transitioned into her new role as Executive Director of College Advancement. She began in the new position January 1st. Most recently, Anne served the Foundation as the organization’s Assistant Director.

Since joining the SVC Foundation in 2012, Anne organized and launched the SVC Alumni & Friends Association, helped the Foundation achieve unprecedented growth in the number of donors, the amounts of funds raised, the level of endowment assets, and the number of students assisted. In addition, she led the James Ford golf tournament, which doubled its revenue from previous tournament collections.

“Anne is passionate about supporting the College’s focus on excellence and core themes of access, achievement, and community,” said Dr. Tom Keegan, President of SVC. “Her leadership will help us advance our mission at our campuses and centers and throughout our district.”

“I couldn’t be more thankful to be a part of this amazing team,” said Anne. “We are so fortunate to live and work in a community that is deeply committed to higher education.”

Prior to coming to SVC, Anne taught in the Edmonds School District. Before teaching, she served as an investigative social worker for Child Protective Services in Seattle.

In addition to her professional experiences, Anne has spent countless hours advocating for equity and social justice and helped raise more than $100,000 in recent years to fight human trafficking, AIDS and childhood hunger in Africa. These efforts have allowed her to lobby in Washington D.C.; conduct formal trainings in King, Skagit, and Whatcom counties; volunteer in Kiev, Ukraine; and, recruit, mobilize, train, and supervise hundreds of volunteers.

Information about former scholarship recipients is available on the website. Go to www. whidbeyaudubon.org and select “About Whidbey Audubon;” then select “Scholarships” and open the file labeled “Scholarship Recipients”.

Anne’s education includes a Certificate in Executive Leadership from University of Notre Dame, a Masters’ in Education from Lesley University, a teaching Certificate from the University of Washington, and a B.A. in Social and Human Services from Seattle Pacific University.

[Submitted by Susan Prescott, Whidbey Audubon Publicity Chair]

[Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Whidbey Community Chorus Begins Spring Season

Whidbey General CEO and Commissioners Will Hold Town Hall-Style Talks

The Whidbey Community Chorus, under the direction of Chet Hansen, invites singers to join the chorus in preparing for a rollicking duo of spring concerts celebrating Broadway show tunes.

Chorus registration will be held at 5:00pm on Sunday, January 24, at the First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor. Weekly practices are on Sunday evenings at the First United Methodist Church, and concerts are scheduled for Friday, April 29 and Sunday, May 1. Individual dues for the

Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics will kick off a series of town hall-style talks at 5:00pm Thursday, January 28 at the Langley United Methodist Church. This will be the first in a series of 90-minute dialogues with the community that will take place on the south, central and north areas of the island. One talk is scheduled for each month in the first quarter of this year, and will continue quarterly throughout 2016.

Whidbey General CEO Geri Forbes will attend

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“Ideas we are considering for future forums include suicide, police/minority relations, and housing,” said Chuck Pratt, leader of the Issues That Matter team. “But before making any decisions, we’d like to hear from the public about what topics are important in which communities.”

These town halls will include updates on the inpatient wing building project, introductions to new providers who have joined our community, and information on various healthcare services. There will be ample time for a question-and-answer period, during which the community is encouraged to voice their impressions, suggestions, kudos and concerns.

Ideas can be emailed to Pratt at cpratt@snoisle.org by February 1.

Langley United Methodist Church is located at 301 Anthes Ave. in Langley. The talk is from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

Future talks: An Oak Harbor town hall talk will be from 5:00pm to 6:30pm Wednesday, February 24 at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor.

There is no set schedule for the programs, which feature expert panels before live audiences. More information and videos of past forums are available online at sno-isle.org/ issues-that-matter.

For more information, contact: Julie Titone, Communications and Marketing Manager, jtitone@sno-isle.org, (360) 651-7081.

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Classic Conservatory for Young Adults Announces Return of Director Kylie McKenzie Soder

A Central Whidbey talk is scheduled for 5:00pm to 6:30pm Tuesday, March 22 at Whidbey General Hospital in Conference Room A and B.

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, Whidbey General Hospital and Clinics]

Of returning to direct for CCYA, Soder says, “One year ago, a friend and mentor told me about a directing opportunity for a youth theatre program on Whidbey Island. I was fresh out of school, had never been to Whidbey Island, and had never heard of ISF or CCYA. But I trusted my friend’s judgement; when he told me that the festival was absolutely ‘magical’, I had high expectations.

“In directing Antigone for CCYA, I must say that the experience did not meet my expectations... it far surpassed them. Working with so many talented teens in the beautiful town of Langley taught me what the true meaning of Magical is. Thats what we make in the program: magic in its purest form.

“Not even a week after closing Antigone, I found myself homesick for the Island that had so swiftly worked its way into my heart. So, when I was approached with the prospect of returning in the summer of 2016, I was overjoyed.

CCYA is a four-week summer intensive program for young actors age 15 - 19. For more information, visit www.wctmagic.org/ ccya

Sno-Isle Libraries Invites Ideas for ‘Issues That Matter’ Forums

The programs are meant to encourage community conversations on high-profile issues. In 2015, there were forums on three subjects: Saving youth from the sex trade, 21st century policing, and end-of-life health care.

Previous topics included drug use, bullying, same-sex marriage, gun violence, the marijuana initiative, and the state income tax.

ment of collaboration between WCT and Island Shakespeare Festival to relocate CCYA to WCT, satisfying many points of the organizations’ missions.

“It is my great pleasure and honor to be rejoining CCYA as the director of Twelfth Night. And so, my friends, I hope you will join me, the CCYA, WCT and ISF for another summer of magic.”

Visit www.whidbeygen.org for updates on the town hall talk schedule.

Sno-Isle Libraries managers are planning the district’s 2016 Issues That Matter forum series of timely topics and want to add the public’s ideas to the mix.

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​ Whidbey Children’s Theater is thrilled to announce the return of Kylie McKenzie Soder as director of this year’s Classic Conservatory for Young Adults production, Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. Soder directed the CCYA 2015 production of Antigone by Sophocles to great acclaim.

This news follows the November announce-

Whidbey Children’s Theater is a 501c3 nonprofit arts organization providing training for youth in performing arts for 35 years.

[Submitted by Michael Morgen, Whidbey Children’s Theater]

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She shares her story of her unconventional path to healing in her new book “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls,” both a memoir and a practical, supportive resource for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer and is now available online at iuniverse.com.

Rognan will offer a book signing at The Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza and Conference Center in Oak Harbor on Thursday, January 21 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. She will share her raw, candid account of how she “grew a pair” and found her voice, realizing that in order to live she had to speak up and risk being judged and criticized. Each chapter of “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls” offers tips and resources for current cancer patients and chronicles Rognan’s journey. There will be copies of her book available to purchase.

By facing her illness and possible death headon, Rognan hopes her book offers knowledge that may make it easier for those who also have a difficult path to travel.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer, I searched and searched for a book like this to help guide me through everything I was feeling,” said Rognan. “I couldn’t find it. So, I wrote this book in hopes of helping others who are experiencing similar trials.”

Through her story, Rognan shares how our mind, body and spirit intersect to help us heal ourselves; how alternative treatments can be combined with traditional health treatments; how to listen to ourselves and avoid illness; and how illness can teach us about who we really are.

Whidbey Island Author Holds Book Signing for New Book

Realistic and inspiring, “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls” offers a poignant story for those touched by cancer and any other lifechanging challenge.

As a healthy 58-year-old woman, a cancer diagnosis rocked author Gail Rognan’s world.

To order your copy, go to www.iuniverse.com, go to bookstore and search by the book title.

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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.

Star Party Friday January 15, 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 http:// www.icas-wa.org.

PBY Memorial Flapjack Fundraiser Saturday, January 16, 8:00am-10:00am Applebee’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Tickets: $10 Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, juice, coffee/tea while supporting the PBY Memorial Foundation’s PBY-Naval Air Museum. Tickets are available in advance at the museum, 270 SE Pioneer Way, or at the door. The breakfast will also feature exhibits of artifacts that are not currently on display in the museum and are unique pieces of Navy and Naval Aviation History. For more information, call (360) 240-9500.

Whidbey Audubon Society Birding Trip Saturday, January 16, 9:00am Deception Pass State Park Enjoy a free trip on the beaches and through the forest of Deception Pass. Hopefully hundreds of Red-throated Loons may be seen as they gather to feed in the outflowing current. Bring a spotting scope if possible.

Depending on weather and interest there may be a stop at Dugualla Bay on the way back toward Oak Harbor. Bring water, snacks or a hot drink. Dress warmly and prepare for wind.

A Discover Pass will be needed for cars parking at Deception Pass State Park. Meet at the north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park for this half day excursion. Trip leader is Sarah Schmidt, 4bats@ ixoreus.com, (360) 929-3592. To carpool, meet at 8:00am in Coupeville Prairie Station Transit Park on the east side of South Main Street; or at 8:30am at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, at the end of South Beeksma near the water.

Best of the Seattle International Comedy Competition Saturday, January 16, 7:30pm WICA, Langley All seats $22 Come out to see the top talent from this year’s Seattle International Comedy Competition.

Past champion Darryl Lenox will return from New York to headline this special event on Martin Luther King, Jr., weekend. Online tickets are available at wicaonline.com or by calling (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268.

Book Signing Thursday, January 21, 6:00pm-7:00pm Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza & Conference Center, Oak Harbor Local author Gail Rognan will be signing copies of her new book “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls”. She will share her raw, candid account of being diagnosed with cancer and how she “grew a pair”, realizing that in order to live she had to speak up and risk being judged and criticized. Each chapter of “I Lost Two Boobs and Gained Two Balls” offers tips and resources for current cancer patients and chronicles Rognan’s journey.

There will be copies of her book available for purchase. Copies are also available at www. iuniverse.com

Walk Through the Grades Friday, January 22, 8:30am Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Experience Waldorf education through discussion and classroom observation. Discover how Waldorf schools cultivate a passion for learning, a strong sense of self and a commitment to creating a better world. RSVP at enrollment @whidbey.com

Saratoga Orchestra Presents “Wit and Whimsy” Saturday, January 23, 7:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley

watch the movie, and join us for a lively talk.

Enjoy coffee and movie snacks and meet with fellow book lovers. Brandon Henry, who you may have seen at The Clyde Theater, will lead the discussion. The first discussion will be on Dan Brown’s controversial best-selling novel “The Da Vinci Code.” Movie snacks provided

by Friends of the Freeland Library.

Clinton Library Used Book Sale Saturday, January 16, 10:00am-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave Thousands of books for sale at bargain prices.

Additional fiction and nonfiction books every month. Proceeds support the Clinton Library.

Quality book donations are always appreciated.

Sunday, January 24, 2:30pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor

Creating Digital Photo Albums Saturday, January 16, 10:00am Freeland Library

Music Director Anna Edwards will lead the orchestra in musical works by Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Daughtery, Wittry and Fauré. Guest soloist, Gloria Ferry-Brennan, will be featured on Serge Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 63.” Saratoga Orchestra’s new series of pre-concert “stage-side” chats will be hosted

by Eileen Soskin with Music Director Anna Edwards and begins forty-five minutes prior to each concert.

Wondering what to do with all those great holiday photos on your phone? This informational presentation will overview the fun and creative ways to use online sites like Shutterfly, Mixbook and Snapfish to turn digital photos into gifts to give all year round! Photo books, cards, calendars and more, our experienced digital crafty presenter will give you lots of ideas!

General Admission tickets are $25 adult and $20 senior/military. Students under 18 admitted free (under 14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). Tickets available at Moonraker Books-Langley, bayleaf-Coupeville, and Click Music-Oak Harbor, on-line at Brown Paper Tickets and cash/check/CC accepted at the door. For more information and tickets, visit www.sowhidbey.com or call (360) 929-3045.

Join us for a great book discussion of Lawrence Anthony’s “The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild.”

Everyone is welcome.

Lions Club Blood Drive Thursday, January 28, 11:00am-5:00pm Coupeville United Methodist Church Sponsored by the Coupeville Lions Club. One pint of blood can save 3 lives and we have helped save hundreds of lives in our community hospitals throughout Western Washington. To donate, just drop in or you may schedule an appointment: bloodworsnw.org/ schedule or call (800) 398-7888. For more information, call Sue Hartin at (503) 789-3595 or the Coupeville Lions Club (360) 678-4105.

The Coupeville United Methodist Church is located at 608 North Main Street.

Whidbey Playhouse 50th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, January 30, 5:00pm CPO Club, Oak Harbor Dinner will be at 6:00pm. Get your ticket now as seating is limited. For additional information, contact the Whidbey Playhouse at (360) 679-2237 or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com.

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 14, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for some great book discussions everyone is welcome! For adults.

Preschool Storytime Thursdays, January 14, 21, 28, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

Books2Movies Friday, January 15, 2:00pm Freeland Library This group will focus on books that were made into movies. Read/Listen to the book, and/or

3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Tuesday, January 19, 9:30am Freeland Library

One-On-One Business Consulting Tuesday, January 19, 1:00pm-4:00pm Oak Harbor Library Meet one-on-one with Domonique Juleon with the Veterans Business Outreach Center to discuss your business idea or to talk about business start-up needs or resources. Open to veterans or non-veterans. 30 minute sessions available first come first serve. Contact Domonique directly at domoniquej@seattleccd.com to secure your session.

Baby and Me Storytime Wednesdays, January 20, 27, 9:30am & 10:30am Oak Harbor Library Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows.

For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. eBooks of iPad Help Session Wednesday, January 20, 10:00am Freeland Library This session for iPad and iPhone users will help you set up the Sno-Isle Overdrive digital eBook and eAudiobook service on your Apple device.

Please bring your iOS device, your Apple ID login and password AND your library card number. Online registration is encouraged but not required. eBooks for Kindle and Android Help Session Wednesday, January 20, 11:00am Freeland Library This session, for Kindle and Android tablet users, will help you set up the Sno-Isle Overdrive digital eBook and eAudiobook service on your device. Please bring your device, your Amazon ID login and password AND your library card number. Online registration is encouraged but not required.

SWELL Book Discussion Group Wednesday, January 20, 6:30pm Freeland Library Looking for an evening book discussion group? Join us the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month. For adults.

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED. Geology Underfoot: Whidbey Island and Western Washington Thursday, January 21, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library Did you know that Whidbey Island has been covered by ice many times during its geologic history? Author and geoscientist Dave Tucker will share geologic tales, covering sites from Western Washington’s low-lying shorelines to its rugged mountaintops.

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, January 22, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Tie Dyed Tote Bags Friday, January 22, 1:00pm-2:30pm Coupeville Library Teens and tweens are invited to create unique designs on tote bags by tie dyeing with Sharpies! Space limited. Please register online or call (360) 678-4911.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OWNED. 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.

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

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Kelly Kellogg Meet the Artist: Sunday, January 31, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville You are invited to visit with award winning photographer Kelly Kellogg and get a look at some of his equipment. Kelly uses a variety of camera formats and photographic techniques to obtain results ranging from realistic, impressionistic, and even surreal. His goal is to capture the essence of a scene as he sees it and share his image with others.

Featured Artists: Carol Jensen & Sue Owen

Whidbey Audubon program meetings are open to the public free of charge. Refreshments are served. For more information, go to www.whidbeyaudubon.org. The UnitarianUniversalist Church is located at 20103 State Route 525.

South Whidbey Garden Club Friday, January 15, 9:00am-11:45am St. Peter’s Church, Clinton The public is welcome. This month’s program, “Plant Propagation” begins at 10:30am with Deb Mitchell, Master Gardener. Deb will share how to successfully increase the plants in your garden by identifying and understanding plant bits and pieces.

Friends of the Freeland Library Tuesday, January 19, 1:00pm Freeland Library Find out what the Friends of the Library do to support the library and how you can get involved. Everyone welcome!

Whidbey Island Camera Club Tuesday, January 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm Hayes Hall, Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor Family, friends and the public are welcome to an open house potluck. Please bring a dish to share. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast. net.

Special Meeting of the Island Transit Board of Directors Wednesday, January 20, 9:30am Island Transit Operations & Administration Building, Coupeville The purpose of the special meeting is the 2014 annual state audit exit conference. Special needs will be accommodated upon request.

The meeting room is accessible and is open to the public. For more information, please call (360) 678-7771 or email info@islandtransit.org.

Show continues through February UUCWI Gallery of Art, Freeland

Soroptimist of South Whidbey Island

Carol has been accessing arts and crafts as a creative outlet for many years, and three dimensional felt art for the last 5 years. On display in this exhibit are her felted bowls and vessels created with merino sheep wool. Sue Owen works in both oil and acrylics and presents us with stunning pieces in varying sizes -some with highly textured surfaces and others with very soft, transparent oil glazes. UUCWI is located approximately one mile north of Freeland at 20103 State Route 525 – on the west side of the highway

Thursday, January 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm Maple Ridge Assisted Living, Freeland

Meetings & Organizations Greenbank Progressive Club Monthly Potluck Dinner

The meeting will be held at the Maple Ridge Assisted Living Community Center in the Multi-purpose room. This monthly meeting is the Program meeting for the club. Jo Moccia, South Whidbey School Superintendent, will talk about today’s students.

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. Their vision is for women and girls to have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.

Thursday, January 14, 6:00pm Bakken & Firehouse Roads Clubhouse, Greenbank

Al-Anon

Meet and greet will begin at 6:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish to share and their own table service. The evening’s program will feature a presentation by Geri Forbes, CEO of Whidbey General Hospital. It should be an interesting evening. For more information, call (360) 678-6630. For rental of the Greenbank Hall, please call (360) 678-4813.

If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

Whidbey Audubon Society

Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley

Thursday, January 14, 7:00pm Unitarian-Universalist Church, Freeland

Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley

Al-Anon Group Oak Harbor Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Alcoholics Anonymous

For more information, call (360) 221-2070

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game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360) 341-3230.

NAR-ANON Every Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Clinton NAR-ANON family groups are world-wide for those affected by someone else’s addiction.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is located at 6309 Wilson Place.

Overeaters Anonymous Every Monday, 6:00pm-7:00pm Langley Fellowship Hall, Langley Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you binge, purge or restrict? No dues and no fees! No weigh-ins, no diets, no judggments. Just caring support, hope and abstinence.

Parkinson’s Support Group First Friday, 1:00pm Cherry Hill Club House, Oak Harbor Second Tuesday, 10:00am Bayview Senior Center, Langley No one need struggle with Parkinson’s alone.

Gain new friends, get the facts. Call (360) 279-1785.

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

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. 4 Free Lessons for Unaccompanied Men. 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

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class Friday, January 15, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, January 16, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $25, includes a book The North Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a series of monthly safety classes to the general public. This class introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely.

Through this course, the students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basic Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. This class includes shooting on the NWSA Pistol Range, located at 886 Gun Club Road, off Oak Harbor Road. For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at (360) 675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org.

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel Thursday, January 21, 6:45pm Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room

The featured speaker will be Govinda Rosling, who will talk about Pigeon Guillemots and the Pigeon Guillemot Research Survey, a program of Whidbey Audubon under the direction of the Pigeon Guillemot Research Group.

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Naturalist and writer, Frances Wood, initiated the Whidbey Guillemot Survey in 2002 and has been coordinating the project ever since. During each breeding season over 40 trained volunteers visit assigned colonies once each week from late June through the end of August. Ms. Rosling joined the Guillemot Research Group in 2010 as an intern/contractor, a position she held for three summers. She now serves as a co-coordinator of the project. She is a member of the Whidbey Audubon board of directors.

Blind Support Group

Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.

Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center

Ebey’s Landing Preservation Grant Application Workshop

A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

Thursday, January 27, 5:30pm Coupeville Library

Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Chess and Go Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board

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Will the Presidential Election Affect Investment Outlook?

We’re just a few weeks away from the first caucuses and primaries, so presidential election season is in full swing. As a voter, you may be keenly interested in the election process. But as an investor, should you be concerned?

If you take a look back, you might be somewhat encouraged over the prospects of the financial markets this year. In the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been up nine times and down just three. So, election years must be good for the financial markets, right?

Not necessarily. In every year, the markets are influenced by a variety of factors: interest rates, inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth, even the weather.

And it’s safe to say that 2016 will be no different. At this early stage of the year, one could say that some of these factors, such as continued low interest rates and a reasonably strong economy, might bode well for investors.

But there’s a lot of 2016 ahead of us – and it’s notoriously difficult for anybody, even so-called experts, to accurately predict the market’s performance over a relatively short time, such as a year.

Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random. For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these election years, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets, which generally dislike surprises, big changes and new directions.

However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets. As mentioned above, many factors influence this performance, and at this early stage in the year, we just can’t predict which of these factors will take precedence.

So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Over time, even if you haven’t made many changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.” For example, if you own some stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these stocks may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk. Consequently, you might want to consider selling off some of these stocks and using the proceeds to fill in other gaps in your portfolio.

On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to retirement.

Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry.

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

Jeffery C. Pleet, CLU®, ChFC®

Financial Advisor 630 SE Midway Blvd.

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-2558 jeffery.pleet@edwardjones.com

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Whidbey Island Waldorf School Walk Through the Grades Friday, January 22nd, 8:30 AM Experience Waldorf education through discussion and classroom observation.

Discover how Waldorf school cultivates a passion for learning, a strong sense of self and a commitment to creating a better world.

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WINTER SALMON SEASON IN FULL SWING 2016 sure has given us some cold but beautiful days so far. This is not great for those who love to get out and do a little waterfowl hunting but with some fishing options around the island it makes the normally rough, winter salmon season tolerable for many.

Just as I explained in my last article, unless the weather changes for the worse these areas could see an early closure. This could happen because a lot more anglers are getting a chance to venture out and catch the quota early as they did last year. This would also put the Anacortes Salmon Derby in jeopardy again this year. Something many of us who fish the event hope doesn’t happen again.

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With Marine areas 6, 7, 8-1 and 8-2 open now and marine area 9 opening up January 16, all areas around the island will be open for salmon retention with a two fish limit of 22” or larger. Early reports have shown area 7 doing well and I am sure area 9 will be the same once it opens.

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Unlike the summer season, anglers during the winter season will be targeting local fish who live out their lives in the Puget Sound.

Their numbers are nowhere near the numbers of the salmon who return during the summer. This makes them a little harder to find and will consequently require you to be a bit more selective about when and where you fish.

It is really important to go where the bait fish are and even finding the bait can prove disheartening. Herring are relatively easy to find when they are around. Look for the birds and pay close attention to your sonar. If you can’t find herring you will want to try to find sand lances and they can be a bit harder to find.

Because they tend to live on the bottom, you are going to have to rely more on knowing the area you’re fishing and you will also have to have a sonar capable of displaying detailed bottom information.

Your gear selection is going to be important as well. The majority of the salmon caught will be smaller on average than those in the summer. With smaller fish you will want to use smaller lures. Coho Killers, needle fish hoochies and smaller plugs are my gear of choice. I also like to swap out flashers regularly until I find something that appeals to them. Green has always been a go to color but this time of year I like using purples, oranges and even reds. Mix it up a bit and I am sure you will eventually find something tugging on the end of your line.

For those of you who did a bit of winter crabbing or just happened to have a winter crab punch card, you have to report your catch before February 1. You can submit them either by mail to: WDFW Fish Program Card Report Card Office, 600 Capitol Way N., Olympia, WA 98501-1091 or on the WDFW website. Failure to report can result in a $10 fee incurred next time you go to purchase your license. Additionally, it helps the WDFW plan next year’s season, one I hope is as good as this past year’s.

The WDFW also announced the shrimping season will open May 14, a full week later than usual and for good reason. They want to ensure opening weekend happens when

the tides are not as strong as they have been in years past. As those of you who have experienced these awful tides know, your gear takes a pounding or gets lost, boat ramps are un-usable at low tide and overall just makes for a miserable experience.

According to their press release posted at www.wdfw.wa.gov: “WDFW is announcing this change now to give shrimp fishers time to adjust motel or moorage reservations and vacation requests to the second weekend of May, he said. In past years, the department has adjusted shrimp fishing days later in the season to avoid significantly low tides, but not the season opening date. After 2016, there will not be another extreme low tide the first Saturday in May until 2021. WDFW will wait to announce the remainder of the shrimp fishing dates for each marine area until the final 2016 harvest quotas have been determined, likely sometime in February.”

Another advantage to announcing it so early is it will give those who would like to participate in it for the first time some time to plan for it. This also gives you time to get your gear together or repaired. For those wanting to give shrimping a try it isn’t like crabbing and requires a much larger investment to get into. By giving yourself a few months to plan you will have more ooportunity to accumulate the gear thus saving your bank account a big hit in May. Locally you may want to check out Ace for some of the gear.

With some wetter weather expected, local water fowlers could have a pretty successful remainder of the season. January 31 isn’t too far away and a little nasty weather is due again so be sure to keep your eyes on the forecast. I am not saying you can’t have great blue bird days but a bit of nastiness can move a lot more birds around.

January is also the month the Washington Sportsman Show takes place down in Puyallup. I look forward to going there every year and walking around spending the day with friends and talking to the many exhibitors there. It runs from January 27-31 and you can find all the information you want including exhibitors, shows, times and many other things at their web site: www.thesportshows. com/shows/washington/show-information/.

Hope you can make it there.

It has been a year since I started writing again and would like to thank all the readers who enjoy my articles and those who continue to send me information and questions. I truly do enjoy hearing from you. I would also like to thank the Whidbey Weekly for allowing me the chance to share with you what I truly have a passion for. It has been a great year for me and my family and I look forward to 2016.

I hope everyone had a chance to watch the Hawks game. It isn’t over until the clock hits zero. What a game! Send me an email if you have any questions, comments, reports, pictures or suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you.

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What is “Mussels in the Kettles”? It is a mountain bike ride and poker ride that happens every year in conjunction with the Penn Cove Mussel Festival and will be held March 12 this year.

The Whidbey Island Bicycle Club (WIBC) sets up three courses to test your mountain biking skills. Over the next three stories, I will share about the different courses so you can decide which ride best suits your skill level.

The Green Course is set up for the beginner rider and is the easiest course. The ride starts at Coupeville High School and proceeds 2.5 miles out the Kettles trail along SR-20 but is safe from cars. Once in the woods the trail turns to gravel and you follow a double track trail to our first card station. There you chose a card and enjoy a homemade cookie and other goodies. After you fuel up and collect your card you will continue deeper into the woods, up and down hills/kettles on double track and single track trails. After a mile or so of rolling hills you will reach our next card station for more cookies, treats and another card. This is the time to fuel up because now the the steady climb to our next card station happens, and you will ride up mainline, a double track trail that leads you to the Tunnel trail, a fun, fast descent followed by a climb out of this kettle. After leaving mainline and tunnel trail you will follow the road out to the group camp with another card station, more treats and one of the most stunning views on the ride.

After retrieving your card and having more cookies, you'll ride back down the road to Grancy trail which leads you back to Kettles Trail and the fourth card station, in the same location as the first card station. Now, you will trace your tracks back to Coupeville.

Once you get to the town limits of Coupeville you will have two options. You can ride back to your car, secure you bike at your car and ride a free shuttle bus down to Musselfest or you can follow Kettles trail to Main Street by taking a left and riding down to the last card

station at the South Parking Lot of Musselfest headquarters at 901 NW Alexander St. Here you will get your last card and find out if you won one of our many prizes donated by local businesses. Everyone will receive a token for a free beverage at the Coupeville Historic Water Front Association beer/wine garden or a single serve ice-cream cone at Kapaw’s Iskreme.

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I am asked who can ride “Mussels in the Kettles” Green Course? The course was designed and tested for my 8-year-old daughter, but we have had a few kids tap out. With that being said, we see riders of all ages on the Green Course, moms and dads with kids on carriers, in trailers and on trail bikes. Take it at your own pace.

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Dress in layers and if you get too hot you can drop extra layers off at the first card station then pick them up on the way out since card stations 1 and 4 are both at the confusion kiosk. The course is over 8 miles long and an elevation gain of under 1000 ft. A good rider can ride this course in 35 minutes without stopping and no one on the trails. WIBC allows four hours. Registration opens at 9am, start line opens from 9:30am to 10am. The course will be picked up at 2pm and tokens can be claimed and cards turned in until 3pm at the WIBC tent at Musselfest.

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THURSDAY, December 31 11:43am, SW Erie St. Caller advising of stray cat in her car.

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FRIDAY, January 1 1:30am, SE Barrington Dr. Caller reporting three juveniles letting shopping carts run down the road.

4:07pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised of several issues with police, an electrical issue, phone calls being rerouted and several other complaints.

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4:19pm, SE O’Leary St. Caller advised someone changed her bed; was a queen and now is a full.

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Life Tributes LARAINE FRANCES SCHLATTER LaRaine Frances Schlatter died December 22, 2015 in Monroe, WA at the age of 94. She was born March 11, 1921 in Jackson, CA to Juan Jose Aparicio, her Spanish father and Julia Cananicia Aparicio, her Swiss mother. LaRaine was raised in Clinton, CA, Jackson Gate and Kennedy, CA., all located in the mountains, southeast of Sacramento. Her father worked in the gold mines of CA. Following graduation from high school, LaRaine worked in personnel at Joshua Hand Iron Works in Sunnyvale, CA where they manufactured turbines for the U.S. Navy. She met Robert Schlatter, Jr, also known as “Shorty,” a young sailor stationed at Moffitt Field, CA. LaRaine and Robert were married in Sunnyvale, February 25, 1945.

LaRaine followed Robert's Navy career, finally settling in Oak Harbor and became permanent residents of Penn Cove Park in 1959. LaRaine was a volunteer for the blood drives for many years, worked as a volunteer at the polling stations and was a Life Member of the Oak Harbor Senior Center and a member of the Skagit Old Car Club.

LaRaine is survived by one son Robert W. Schlatter of Monroe, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Schlatter, Jr. LaRaine requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private family interment. Please visit LaRaine’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences.

Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

CATHERINE D. ESTES Catherine Diane Estes was born June 30, 1944 in Yuma, AZ and passed away January 2, 2016 in her home in Oak Harbor, WA. Shortly after birth she moved to Southern California where she grew up on the sandy beaches and the surf. She moved to Oak Harbor, WA in 1979 where she lived the remainder of her life. She was the oldest of three children and was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Frances Simon of Escondido, CA and her brother David Simon and sister Peggy Rawlins.

She loved her family very much and cherished her grandchildren. Her favorite times were doing activities with her family and

friends. The beach was always her favorite place to be whether in Southern California, or on Whidbey Island; she loved the water; loved being by and in the ocean.

She married a Navy man Robert Estes in the early 70s and was stationed at several ports including Midway Island, where she took up ceramics and made many things that are still cherished.

When her kids were growing up, Cathie was very active in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. She started a Cub Scout pack when there was not one available for her kids to join. She advanced through scouting activities and training and went to Wood Badge, the highest level of Scout Leadership training available. She also received the Silver Beaver award for distinguished service to Boy Scouts of America.

She was active with her daughter in 4-H with both their love of animals and horses.

She loved to see Bonni compete in barrel riding competitions.

In her youth, she was a drum majorette and baton twirler who had the opportunity to showcase her talents in the Rose Parade. Her career included things such as a Mom, bookkeeper, chef, administrative assistant and community volunteer. After retiring from Oak Harbor School District Transportation Department, Cathie earned her BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Washington in 1994. She was an active member of AAUW. Additionally, she was active in Friends of the Library, Habitat for Humanity and children’s ministry at First United Methodist Church. She especially loved her reading group and how it exposed her to books she would not have read on her own. She volunteered for anything and everything she could involving her great grandchild Madison.

Cathy is survived by her son Pat and Karen Estes and their three children, Lizzy, Timmy and Joey of Nine Mile Falls, WA. Her Son Mike and Dana Estes and their 4 boys, Tommy, Kenny, Jacob and Nathan of Denton, TX. Her Daughter Bonni and Michael Estes-Briggs of Yakima, WA and her grandchild Jessica Estes of Oak Harbor, whom she raised. Additional grandchildren KC and Naomi Shephard of Eastern WA, and her great grandchild Madison of Oak Harbor also survive.

Memorial services for Cathy were held Saturday January 9 at the First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor with Rev. Dr. Vonna Thomas officiating. Please visit Cathy’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA.

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By Carey Ross 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi: Because seven congressional hearings and thousands of pages of testimony just weren’t enough--what we have really needed is Michael Bay’s take on the 2012 attack on the American embassy in Benghazi. Spoiler alert: Bay’s Benghazi features many, many explosions.  (R • 2 hrs. 24 min.)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip: The movie for everyone who can’t get a ticket to a showing of "Star Wars."  (PG • 1 hr. 26 min.)

The Hateful Eight: Quentin Tarantino makes a sprawling, three-hour-long, violent, self-indulgent Western with a killer cast and the world responds as it generally does to his movies: Those who love the director praise its brashness and style, and those who hate him hate it.  (R • 2 hrs. 47 min.)

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay–Part 2: It's Jennifer Lawrence's world, we're all just living in it and that's perfectly fine with me.

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Daddy's Home: Will Ferrell is the stepdad who is a real square. Mark Wahlberg is the super-cool dad. Insert something about a plot where they compete with each other in ever more ridiculous ways that probably involves at least one toilet and two sexual gags, and you've about got it.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 36 min.)

The Revenant: Leonardo DiCaprio survives a bear-mauling, a near-drowning, has his ear bitten off, falls off a cliff and takes shelter inside a dead horse–and that’s barely the half of it. Will someone please give this man his richly deserved Oscar before he actually dies trying to win one?  (R • 2 hrs. 36 min.)

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Sisters: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are, together, the funniest, smartest, most utterly ridiculous comedic force on the planet. Besties in real life, they play sisters on the big screen in a two-hour free-for-all of fearless funny business. This is the R-rated comedy you are looking for.  R • 1 hr. 58 min.)

The Forest: This movie takes place in the Aokigahara forest, a culturally significant Japanese site where people go to kill themselves (suicide being a troubling national epidemic in that country). So, of course, Hollywood makes a horror movie out of it, one that neither makes an attempt to understand what drives people to suicide nor respects the greater meaning of the film’s setting. Ughhhhh.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 33 min.)

Star Wars: Episode VII–The Force Awakens: One million stars. Give it all of the Oscars and throw in some Grammys, a Nobel Peace Prize and a knighthood, while you're at it. I'm not picky. Suck it, haterzzzz, this movie rules.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 16 min.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

JUST A “SMALL SMACKEREL” OF HONEY ON WINNIE THE POOH DAY! A bumbly, tumbly, cuddly little bear who loves honey. I think you know who I’m talking about.

Winnie the Pooh! Yes, there absolutely is a day celebrating this adorable, timeless and wellloved bear. His clumsy nature makes him all the more endearing, his insatiable appetite for honey can often draw parallels to a food item in our own lives we may love, almost as much as Winnie the Pooh loves the gooey, golden liquid.

A.A. Milne, creator of Pooh and all his anthropomorphic friends in his wonderful stories, used a teddy bear owned by his own son, Christopher Robin Milne, as the inspiration for the teddy bear character. In fact, Christopher Milne named his teddy after one of his favorite animals at the London Zoo, a bear named Winnie, and another favorite, a swan named “Pooh.” Not only do A. A. Milne’s stories enthrall and excite children the world over, and have done so for many years, but they also offer wise words which are hidden within the beautiful prose which dance across the books’ pages.

I always have to smile at Pooh’s antics and the extreme lengths the little bear is willing to go to just to enjoy one ‘tasty morsel’ of honey. He risks fierce attacks by the bees who work hard to make the sweet liquid treasure, he climbs enormously tall trees disregarding it would seem, his own safety, just so he may inch closer

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to his prize. And even cuter and funnier is the look of absolutely intoxicating satisfaction on his face in the illustrations when he does manage to claim it. Winnie the Pooh so loves his honey, he just dips his entire paw into pots (and hives!) of it and subsequently, his own fuzzy mouth.

So when I sit and think about it, honey is in fact, delightful. Well it’s delicious to me. I have a few friends who really don’t care much for it at all and that’s okay, to each their own. Honey and its uses have been around for as long as anyone can even fathom. The earliest mention of actual beekeeping is purported to be in cave paintings in Spain which date back to approximately 7,000 BC. Beekeeping was also found to be prevalent in ancient Egypt in 2400 BC, so say hieroglyphs found in the Egyptian Sun Temple. Written record of honey and its use amongst humans can be found in Sumerian and Babylonian cuneiform writings as well as Indian and ancient Egyptian scripts. In Egypt, honey was used far and wide; as offerings to Gods as gifts, as an appeasement to cooking and medicinal applications. It was also seen as a sign of royalty.

The word ‘honey’ is a derivation of the Old English word ‘Hunig,’ It was the very first sweetener used by people and legend has it Cupid himself would dip his arrows in this liquid sweetness before aiming then releasing them from his bow at unsuspecting lovers. No wonder Winnie the Pooh always seems so euphoric and love-struck when he eats honey!

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But just HOW is honey made and what is it EXACTLY? Honey is made using nectar, the sugary liquid from flowers. It is made completely by bees which use their rather long tongues to extract nectar and store it in an extra stomach, called a ‘crop.’ It is in the bee’s extra stomach where the process of turning nectar into honey begins. Inside the crop the nectar churns, sloshes around and around and mixes with enzymes.

This changes the exact chemical composition of the nectar as well as its pH, which in turn makes the product easier to store for extended periods.

This isn’t where it stops. Upon its return to the hive, one bee will pass on the nectar to another bee, through regurgitation and will continue from bee to bee until the somewhat digested nectar FINALLY makes it into a honeycomb.

After the nectar finds its home in a comb, the bees will rapidly beat their wings to speed up evaporation of water. Once this is completed, the bees will then produce a substance from their abdominal area, and cover the honeycomb with it, to seal the honey. This is what hardens to form beeswax, the things we often make candles and beauty products from.

Honey is also taste specific dependent on the types of flowers bees collect nectar from. The aroma and texture will also vary according to these factors. In the U.S., there are over 300 different types of honey. Avocado blossom honey, for example, is dark in color and people often describe its flavor as ‘rich and buttery’ whereas Orange blossom honey is lighter in color, almost an amber hue with the distinct zesty taste and aroma of citrus.

Aside from its saccharine nature, it does have some health benefits too. For adults and older children, honey is apparently host to a variety of health benefits and according to the National Honey Board, contains no cholesterol, no sodium, and is fat free. Honey has also been touted as a natural energy booster, memory booster, and cough suppressant among a whole range of other things. It is extremely important to note the Clostridium botulinum bacteria commonly found in soil and dust, can and does often contaminate honey. According to the Mayo Clinic, infants under a year old should NOT be given any honey, not even the smallest little taste in order to prevent the C. Botulinum

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spores from potentially entering and multiplying in babies intestines, which will make them sick and can be fatal.

When added in recipes, honey does something amazing to a dish it’s helping create. It lends itself in both a bold and passive way. Its smooth flavor can be subtly picked up throughout the whole dish and at the same time that first bite pops, announcing itself as “honey.” It can be added to both sweet and savory dishes, featured as an appetizer, main course or dessert, such is the fluidity (literally and metaphorically) of honey. From crostini with figs, feta and honey to honey glazed chicken tenderloins and baklava as a sweet treat, this sticky, golden goody can be had anytime, anywhere.

I hope you have some fun January 18 for Winne the Pooh Day and do so in much the same fashion as the little yellow bear would, by eating some honey! I am including a recipe for honey cake. If you try this sweet treat, let me know how it is! Comments, information and of course, recipes can be sent to letsdish@whidbeyweekly. com and are more than welcome, because as always, I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Honey Cake 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 oz butter 1/3 cup honey 3 tablespoons self-raising flour 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from bottled juice) 2 cups ricotta cheese Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat and add sugar. Stir until well blended, and remove from heat. Stir until mixture thickens. Add in remaining ingredients.

Pour into greased cake pan (use your discretion for the size, as the online recipe does not specify) and bake for 30 minutes. Cool, slice and enjoy! www.benefitsofhoney.com/honey-cake www.livescience.com www.medicaldaily.com www.honey.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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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Surface politeness on the 14th interferes with getting to the heart of the matter. Spur of the moment changes on the 15th conflict with carefully laid plans for the future. The dilemma of the 16th is how to reconcile your stoic side with your fun-loving nature. Your taste for little luxuries creates a challenge on the 17th.

Practicalities unfold smoothly on the 18th.

Learning is fun on the 19th. Beliefs create tension on the 20th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Widely divergent opinions on the 14th result in a stand-off.

Your attitude works against you on the 15th. Not facing reality is the more costly choice on the 16th. You and an equally stubborn other agree to disagree on 17th. You get your way on 18th, and easily. You find yourself wanting more of something lacking on the 19th. Your own unruly impulses are the tipping point in a friendly disagreement on the 20th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) People and situations keep you constantly on the move on the 14th. You gain from the help of a partner on the 15th. An unresolved situation from the past is the catch in an otherwise agreeable exchange on the 16th. Intensity does the job well on the 17th, but may prove costly.

Unfinished business progresses smoothly toward completion on the 18th. You get your wish on the 19th. Home is the setting for a friendly dispute on the 20th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) You play a role in a less than effective attempt to resolve a minor difficulty on the 14th.

Your take-charge approach results in a job well done on the 15th. Your independent attitude is just what the situation needs on the 16th.

The easy state of affairs on the 17th favors you. A newly-learned skill pays off on the 18th.

You’re an effective but unseen force on the 19th. Time spent finger-pointing on the 20th is time wasted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Self-serving behavior works against you on the 14th.

Know-it-all posturing creates friction on the 15th. The line between work and play makes itself known on the 16th.

Emotions run deep and hot on the 17th.

You’re a powerful force to reckon with on the 18th. The 19th proves great for reconnecting with a casual friend. Overindulgence, in the form of too much of a good thing, works against you on the 20th.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Sweet disagreement is the driver of happiness on the 14th.

Getting carried away is the spoiler of an otherwise fun moment on the 15th. The head and the heart might disagree on whether the sky is falling on the 16th. Siblings come on too strongly on the 17th. On the 18th

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Free advice on the 14th turns out to be worth what you paid for it. Someone manages to help and hurt at the same time on the 15th. You benefit by following another’s lead on the 16th. Response on the 17th demands (and gets) the best you can give. Poor planning turns the 18th into a crisis management day.

On the 19th all feels under control. Hindsight makes a net loss easily visible on the 20th.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The 14th is chock full of support for all your endeavors. The 15th demands that you stop procrastinating and start doing.

The 16th is perfect for finishing unfinished business. A seeming distraction on the 17th actually helps you in a face to face with a partner. People and circumstance align in your favor on the 18th.

The 19th is about going beyond your personal limitations. Friendship is the best guide through a detour on the 20th.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You’re in position to pacify opposing parties on the 14th.

Your creativity leads you out of a bind on the 15th. Your desires on the 16th find helpful support. A wise investment made on the 17th will eventually pay off. Actions performed on the 18th work strongly in your favor. A heart to heart with your significant other is in order on the 19th. Examine your beliefs if actions don’t completely satisfy on the 20th.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Chalk up expenditures on the 14th as the price of experience.

The emotional investment is the most difficult part of events on the 15th. A partner cheerfully eases your burden on the 16th.

A friendly face-off on the 17th aids you in many ways. Your intensity on the 18th fits nicely into the beneficial flow. The 19th finds you hunkering down for uninterrupted work.

Satisfaction on the 20th comes from devotion to service.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) A partner graciously helps in meeting the obligations of the 14th. A stable friend supports you as needed on the 15th.

Introspection with a partner is in order on the 16th. Becoming overly emotional is a real danger on the 17th.

Your unconscious desires become easily visible on the 18th. The 19th finds you unusually loose and playful. The unintended consequences of your spontaneity come to light on the 20th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You’re interacting closely with another on the 14th, but not always seeing eye to eye. A friend may resent your aloof independence on the 15th.

Realists are put off by your sugar coating the issue on the 16th. Solve problems on the 17th by re-examining how you see the matter. Effortless team work on the 18th turns a difficulty into a joy. Light and energetic describes the 19th. The players on the 20th pull you in two directions at once. © 2016, 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. Class of aromatics 5. “___ the night before ...”

9. Bagpiper’s wear 13. A chip, maybe 14. Fit 15. Kind of jar 16. A public place where refreshments are grown (2 wds) 18. In pieces 19. “The Joy Luck Club” author 20. “Help!”

21. River in a Strauss waltz 23. Break 25. Calmly, quietly 27. Lentil, e.g.

28. The America’s Cup trophy, e.g.

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33. Bologna home 36. Spinal cord defect 38. Sideshow spiel 40. Bungle 41. “___ we having fun yet?”

42. Black cat, maybe 44. Cantina cooker 48. Surprised, scared

51. Kickback 53. Salivates or slobbers 54. Oolong, for one 55. African antelope 56. Bequeath 57. Trick 60. Didn’t dawdle 61. Casting need 62. Capital of ancient Chinese empire 63. Live wire, so to speak 64. Appear 65. Delhi dress DOWN 1. Used to combine images 2. Anxiety 3. Attitude 4. Bar order 5. Pang 6. Bankrolls 7. A pint, maybe 8. Letter getter 9. Dead, as an engine 10. Rossellini of ?Blue Velvet?

11. Danger for sailors 12. Discharge letters?

15. Power or prestige 17. Death on the Nile cause, perhaps 22. Aimless

24. Assume 25. Cleaned a wound 26. Assent 28. Victorian, for one 31. Pandowdy, e.g.

32. Sign up 34. ___-tac-toe 35. Literally, “for this” 36. Magnesium ______ 37. Carbonium, e.g.

38. ___ de deux 39. Like Radio City Music Hall 43. Gentlemen: Abbr.

45. Covered exterior gallery 46. One-dimensional 47. Former students 49. Vagabond 50. Pigeon-___ 51. Camelot, to Arthur 52. “Dig in!”

54. Certain surgeon’s “patient” 56. Boy 58. Golf ball support 59. Balaam’s mount

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