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Local salon wins accolades and
energy upgrades in PSE contest
By Melanie Hammons Whidbey Weekly
Robert Frost’s poem, “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” reflects upon the
fleeting beauty of spring’s first flowerings. It opens with the wistful
observation, “Nature’s first green is gold.”
Those poetic lines just took on a slightly different shade of mean-
Photo Courtesy of Deception Pass State Park
ing for a local Coupeville business. Seaside Spa and Salon, a Green
Visitors to Deception Pass State Park Jan. 1 will have the option Circle Salon, recently learned it is in line to receive a $45,000 energy
to explore throughout the park, with self-guided First Day efficiency upgrade from a Puget Sound Energy contest. Judges
Hike activities ranging from a scavenger hunt to Junior Ranger chose four winners from over 1,200 statewide entries, said PSE
adventures. representative Leslie Myers.
Step into
PSE selected the winning entries for the Small Business Energy
Makeover Contest based upon energy savings potential as well as
geographic diversity and how they have been negatively impacted
by the pandemic.
2021 with
“This marks the first time we’ve offered such a contest,” said Myers.
“We wanted to do something specifically to help businesses that
have been so hard-hit with lockdowns.”
the First
Each PSE award earmarks approximately $30,000 toward energy
upgrades. The remaining $15,000 is allotted for cosmetic-type
enhancements, said Myers. “The types of enhancements chosen Photo Courtesy of Seaside Spa and Salon
vary depending on the nature of the business as well as individual Seaside Spa and Salon owner, Aaron Wiley, credits much of her success to her staff. The spa and
Day Hike
salon has won a $45,000 energy efficiency upgrade from a Puget Sound Energy contest.
needs. It’s something that we work on together to achieve the best
outcome for them,” she said.
Pandemic concerns have mandated the use of PPE for everyone and
It seems fitting the term “makeover,” frequently applied to the spa/ the very nature of the beauty industry induces them to be especially
salon experience, was also the descriptor of choice for the Small aware of that. But used PPE has to go somewhere, too. Wiley said
By Kacie Jo Voeller Whidbey Weekly Business Energy Makeover Contest name. In late November, Seaside
the masks, gloves and hospital-grade disinfectant used each day are
Start the new year off on the right foot with Spa and Salon owner Aaron Wiley learned they were one of the
recycled.
the First Day Hike on New Year’s Day, which four winners, and for Wiley, the award’s timing could not have
is a free day at Washington’s state parks. The been better, coming on the heels of an economic downturn that “Even hair clippings don’t just get thrown out. A couple of our
Deception Pass Park Foundation will offer accompanied government-mandated restrictions or outright closures waste bins are themselves made of hair fiber plastic,” Wiley said.
a number of self-guided hiking and other of businesses.
It turns out there’s another use for those hair clippings which
options throughout Deception Pass State “We are so excited about this – it’s an opportunity to enhance our happens to be very relevant to Puget Sound and other maritime
Park, including a scavenger hunt and Junior operation, save money on energy bills, all while reducing our carbon settings. The left-over hair clippings also find new life as oil booms
Ranger activities. footprint at the same time,” she said.
to help mitigate spills.
Elizabeth Bentz, AmeriCorps interpretive Wiley, who opened her business in 2006, views the plans to increase
Nearly everyone makes up a wish list for Christmas and Wiley admits
naturalist at Deception Pass State Park, said their efficiency as right in line with what they have been passionate
while the event is usually a group hike, in that thanks to the contest award, her business now has one as well.
about all along: Helping people and the planet to be as beautiful as
light of safety concerns due to COVID-19, they can be. “We are situated in a 160-year-old building (one of Coupeville’s
this year self-guided options focused on oldest), on Front Street,” Wiley said. “Built in 1864; it’s loaded with
It may come as a surprise to learn the beauty industry produces a
allowing hikers to social distance will be charm, we love it, but we could really use more efficient heating
lot of waste, says Wiley. The good news is that so much of it can
incorporated. To begin an adventure, park in winter and cooling in summer. It’s our hope to upgrade to an
be devoted to secondary uses, which is what the Green Circle Salon
visitors can stop by the East Cranberry Lake
organization promotes. Her salon joined the group a year ago. energy efficient hot water heater, water-saving plumbing fixtures,
parking area to pick up materials between 10
Wiley said it was her employees, all of whom she has managed to and perhaps even LED-style lighting.”
a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday.
retain so far, who first approached her about joining Green Circle Cosmetic enhancements, another financial feature granted by the
“We chose things that would spread people
Salons. award, would ideally include remodeled flooring that is consistently
out throughout the park but still give them
something more than just the hikes we have “My team is a huge part of what makes us successful,” she said. uniform in appearance. Currently, six different types are in use
at the park that they could do on their own,” “I have always valued their ideas, so when they bring them to me, throughout the building, said Wiley.
she said. I make sure to listen. The chance to recycle up to 95 percent of Wiley also believes that with some strategic reconfiguring of hair
our waste, including color chemicals and foil wraps, was just too
Bentz said the park will also be introducing stations, they could go beyond the recommended six-foot distance
valuable to pass up.”
the First Day Hike photo contest. To enter, requirements currently in place to give a greater level of assurance
participants can post a picture at the park to their clientele.
on Facebook with the hashtag #HikingDe-
ception2021. Bentz said the winners will be In early 2021, the entire makeover will be captured and featured
randomly selected for prizes provided by The on KING 5’s Evening Magazine show. The news crew will film the
Lake Store. She said the event’s organizers transformation, showcase the upgrades and share energy-saving tips
wanted to include the photo sharing in everyone can benefit from.
an effort to allow people to connect, even And in the spirit of the holiday season, even those small businesses
without being able to gather for a large,
not chosen as winners in the contest this time won’t go away emp-
in-person group hike.
ty-handed, according to PSE’s Myers.
“We love when people share their time that
they spent at the park,” she said. “The good news is that all the businesses that were nominated will
be offered free energy assessments,” she said. “So there is potential
Bentz said she felt it was important for the to help even more businesses save money on their monthly energy
First Day Hike tradition to happen in 2021 bills.”
because the event has been growing in pop-
ularity in recent years and will allow people Wiley wants Seaside Spa and Salon to bring beauty to the world
a chance to get out of the house for a safe around them and to their clients as well. Both goals are equally
excursion. important to them.
“We wanted to continue it, that way people “When you are already doing good things, and I believe that as a
Photo Courtesy of Seaside Spa and Salon
know that although it has been a crazy year, Green Circle Salon we are, good things are going to come back to
Seaside Spa and Salon in Coupeville is one of four businesses across the region selected by Puget
Sound Energy to receive a major energy upgrade, according to owner Aaron Wiley. The process will you. Winning this has been very affirming to us that we are doing
See HIKE continued on page 6 be featured on KING 5’s Evening Magazine. something right at Seaside Spa,” she said.
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and said, “All I want out of life is four little traced; go into politics and your opponents
animals.” will do it for you. ~Author unknown
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animals would that be, sugar?” light at the end of the tunnel, go out and
The little girl said, “A mink on my back, a buy some more tunnel. ~John Quinton
Jaguar in the garage, a tiger in my bed, and Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from
a jackass to pay for it all.” the poor and campaign funds from the rich,
The teacher fainted. by promising to protect each from the other.
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I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will
Police are called to an apartment and find
stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling
a woman holding a bloody 5-iron, standing
the truth about them. ~Adlai Stevenson,
over a lifeless man.
campaign speech, 1952
The detective asks, “Ma’am, is that your
husband?” A politician is a fellow who will lay down
your life for his country. ~Tex Guinan
“Yes,” says the woman.
“Did you hit him with that golf club?” Shopping fun
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The woman begins to sob, drops the club to the other, “Wouldn’t a nice, cool beer
and puts her hands on her face. or two taste wonderful on a hot summer
“How many times did you hit him?” evening?”
“I don’t know, five, six, maybe seven times... The second nun replied, “Indeed, it would
just put me down for a five.” sister, but I would not feel comfortable
buying beer since I am certain it would cause
Bridal query a scene at the checkout stand.”
The bride came down the aisle. When she “I can handle that without a problem,” the
reached the altar, the groom was standing other nun replied as she picked up a six pack
there with his golf bag and clubs at his side. and headed for the checkout.
She said, whispering: “What are your golf The cashier had a surprised look on his face
clubs doing here?” when the two nuns arrived with a six pack
The groom looked his bride right in the eye of beer.
and said, “This isn’t going to take all day, is
“We use the beer for washing our hair,”
it?”
the nun said. “Back at the convent we call it
Teed off ‘Catholic shampoo’.”
A golfer teed up his ball on the first tee, took Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached
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[Submitted by Kelly Gehringer, Osborne
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voted, a number of counties had more votes wonder about the tides? If you are curious Island Transit Welcomes New
counted than they had registered voters, many about learning more, Sound Waters Univer- Marketing and Communications
non-citizens voted, many voted more than sity, Feb. 6, will be the virtual place to be! Officer
once. All were for Biden. The team will present Discounts are available for students, teach- Island Transit, Island County’s public tran-
numerous binders filled with affidavits from ers, military, and AmeriCorps. Attendance is sit agency, is pleased to announce Selene
citizens that witnessed fraudulent activity. limited, register today at www.soundwaters Muldowney-Stratton has joined the team as
university.org. its new Marketing and Communications Offi-
In total the team will present a mountain of
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indisputable evidence proving that there was
until Jan. 15. on the practical application and management
massive well-planned fraud in the 2020 elec-
of the organization’s marketing and communi-
tion. Those that claim the election was fair and Sound Waters University will offer a wide vari-
cations operations. This much needed position
Letters to the honest are liars.
In total there were over 10 million fraudulent
ety of informative classes and presentations
about the natural world and the fragile envi-
will have a critical role in shaping the future
of Island Transit’s adjustment to new reali-
ronment of the Salish Sea, including fascinat-
Editor votes counted. The proven fraudulent ballots
would be several times greater than Trump
ing explorations of forest health, birds, river
otters, earthquakes, groundwater science,
ties, maintain branding and consistency, and
redefine current marketing models in light of
Editor, needed for a landslide victory. COVID-19, while planning for the future. The
ocean acidification, and more. appointment marks the commitment to further
Maskless Declaration Form SCOTUS could overturn the election and
View the full schedule at www.soundwaters the organization’s growth and development
declare Trump the winner. A better option is university.org/classes/.
Whereas, as a free American, I’m exercis- within Island County.
to order new elections in those battle ground
ing my Constitutional rights to NOT wear a Keynote speaker: Dr. Peter S. Ross, an inter- Muldowney-Stratton, a long-term Island
states as there is more than the office of
mask nor practice social distancing. I refuse national authority in the area of ocean pollu- County resident, joins Island Transit with
POTUS at stake, as several house seats and
to cover my nose and mouth, even though a tion, will present, “A Sea of Trouble - Taking an extensive background in public rela-
even a Senate seat can be determined by an
mask protects me as well as others from the Action On Plastics Pollution,” and how to tions, community outreach, and marketing.
honest election.
Coronavirus. make a difference on this critical environmen- She will be responsible for coordinating the
Joseph C. Coomer tal concern. day-to-day marketing and communications
I hereby agree NOT to use any medical
Oak Harbor, Wash. activities, establishing short- and long-term
services, except testing, to confirm that Twelve virtual classes to choose from, open-
I have contracted the virus: no hospitals, Ways of Whales Webinar, Jan. 9 ing remarks at 8:30am. Attendees will have the strategies and goals, enhancing commu-
wonderful opportunity to listen to all the excit- nity communications, and developing and
no doctors, no nurses, no medication, no Celebrating new Southern Resident
ing speakers and have full access to all class building the in-house marketing functions.
oxygen nor breathing machines. I affirm that calves J57 Phoenix and J58 Crescent
recordings post event except for Understand- Muldowney-Stratton will serve as the agen-
I have sufficient funds saved to pay for my Orca Network’s annual Ways of Whales Work-
ing Treaty Rights From a Tulalip Perspective, cy’s media contact and focal point of commu-
own funeral arrangements. shop will be a virtual Zoom event this year,
which will be live only. There will be breaks, nication, working as a team with Island Transit
Signed:_______________ held Saturday, Jan, 9 from 10:00am until personnel, leadership, and Board of Directors.
and a chance to view the virtual exhibitors
Dated:_______________ 4:00pm. “I look forward to being in a position where
after each class session.
Witnessed:___________ The webinar will feature presentations by the I can apply my skills in communication and
[Submitted by Anne Cushing Post]
Judy MacLeod region’s top ecosystem experts and advocates, marketing to something I am passionate about
Kalama, Wash. including: New Short Film Features Scenic – building a sustainable community for all resi-
Whidbey Islands – Stream for dents. No matter if you are a daily commuter
Editor, Howard Garrett and Susan Berta, Orca
Free until Jan. 17 or someone who enjoys the occasional ride,
Legacy of SCOTUS Network ~ Orca Network Programs and
Snuggle in and bring the scenic North- being able to provide this tenable transporta-
Update on Lolita/Tokitae tion option is critical to a healthy community,”
One must wonder how often do the members west right into your living room this holi-
of SCOTUS think about the legacy they will Alexandra Morton, Raincoast Research Society day season with a new short film set states Muldowney-Stratton.
leave for their service? What will be the opin- ~ B.C. Salmon Farms on beautiful Whidbey Island. Stream Learn more about Island Transit’s commitments
ion of the citizens? Will it be one of pride or Flip Nicklin, Whale Trust ~ Maui Humpback the film online for free (https://vimeo. to passenger health and safety during the
shame? Much depends on one case, the 2020 Whales com/492609784/718dd1bce2), now pandemic at www.islandtransit.org/commit-
election, a case that so far, they have refused through Sunday, Jan. 17. ments.
Ken Balcomb, Center for Whale Research ~
to hear. Will justices live in fear of getting on Elwha River Salmon Filmed along the winding roads and dense [Submitted by Selene Muldowney-Stratton,
an elevator with a Trump supporter, who will forests of Whidbey Island, “The Hour After Island Transit]
verbally assault the justice with numerous Plus: A panel about dam projects throughout
Westerly” features a thrilling story about Launching Soon: The Maritime
derogatory names? Should they hear the case, the range of the Southern Resident orcas,
the paths in life we might have taken. With Washington National Heritage
then instead of the derogatory names, a justice including Ken Balcomb, Howard Garrett, family ties to Whidbey Island, filmmaker
may receive compliments? The window is still Colleen Weiler and Shane Anderson Area
Nate Bell knew it was the perfect place to
open and there is time to hear the case. Cost of the workshop is $35 ($25 for students/ set this gorgeous, mysterious film. Starting in January, the Washington Trust for
seniors), and a limited number of scholarships Historic Preservation will work with coastal
So, what will be the hard evidence presented The film was previously screened at festivals,
or partial scholarships are available. Please communities throughout the state to chart
by this president’s legal team? In each of the but due to COVID the filmmaker decided to
contact Cindy Hansen at cindy@orcanetwork. a course for the new Maritime Washington
six battleground states, the team will present make it temporarily available free of charge
org. Visit www.orcanetwork.org for more National Heritage Area. Officially designated
evidence that over a million fraudulent ballots for home viewers. Also worth noting is the
by Congress in 2019 as a nationally signifi-
were counted in the early hours of Nov. 4 as information and to register. filmmakers were awarded the Grand Jury
cant cultural landscape, the Maritime Wash-
one video recorded. They will present evidence [Submitted by Cindy Hansen, Education and Prize for best short film at last year’s Whid-
ington National Heritage Area encompasses
that the domain [sic] vote counting machines Events Coordinator, Orca Network] bey Island Film Festival. This is one of a
3,000 miles of Washington State’s saltwa-
had corrupt software installed that produced collection of prizes the film has scooped up
Registration Open for Sound ter coastline—from Grays Harbor County to
fraudulent results. (Even now with the team in the last couple of years, as it tours the
the Canadian border—and includes 18 feder-
unable to access these machines, are they Waters University 2021 film festival circuit and navigates COVID-19 ally recognized tribes, 13 counties, 32 incor-
changing the fraudulent software to honest Have you heard about the invasive Asian disruptions. porated cities, and 30 port districts, as well as
software?) They will show evidence that many murder hornets? Do you love the iconic whales Get lost at several filming locations on
deceased of the Salish Sea, including Orcas? Do you Central Whidbey Island including Fort Casey BITS & PIECES continued on page 7
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on highway waving down traffic. White on bookshelf and roommates took it and
male, 6’ 3”, 220, gray T-shirt, blue jeans. burned it. Reporting party states was
1:57 pm, Camano Ave. written by Jesus himself. Cover was made
Reporting party states is renting space at with human skin. Reporting party states
the fairgrounds and landlord is wanting subject burned the Bible.
reporting party to move out. Reporting 6:01 am, Cedar View Dr.
Island 911
party states she should be allowed to stay Reporting party advising a larger group
longer due to order from governor. of people have been on his roof tonight,
3:50 pm, SR 20 messing with skylight. Unknown if sub-
Male advising someone took his picture jects are still there; five or six people.
without reporting party’s permission. 6:35 am, Deer Lake Rd.
Seriously, we do not make this stuff up! 10:45 pm, Becker Rd. Reporting party is hearing his ex and her
dad outside house right now. Hearing
Advising tenant is trying to move in
before they’re allowed to. Reporting party “Oh my God.”
THURSDAY, NOV. 26 11:06 pm, Deer Lake Rd. states got into an argument and is stating 7 am, Madrona Way
12:33 pm, Nubian Way Male on the line, “I was hoping for an reporting party verbally abused her in Reporting party states half mile from SR
Advising subjects are going to shoot him. ambulance, maybe I don’t need one;” not front of her children. 20 on Madrona Way. Reporting party
He says they are drug dealers and felons. answering questions. had to leave vehicle partially in water of
MONDAY, NOV. 30
Reporting party originally requested wel- SATURDAY, NOV. 28 Kennedy Lagoon. “Slid” into water. Teal
8:52 am, Forest Ln.
fare check. Did not know address. 1:1 1 am, SR 525 blue 55 VW Beetle.
Caller states neighbor has crossed prop-
6:52 pm, Sills Rd. Reporting party advising was approached erty line and is cutting down trees. States 7:51 am, E Sleeper Rd.
Reporting party advising vehicle drove 10-15 minutes ago by male who asked is common property but is owned by an Third party report of loose black cow.
quickly up driveway; reporting party went reporting party to pump his gas for him. association. States has been loose for months. Last
and spoke to driver and he said “he was Then pumped gas into a blue plastic seen last night walking in middle of road.
11:09 am, Engle Rd.
an officer of Jesus for the world, my bucket; also had a wad of paper in hand. Unknown address where cow belongs.
Heading toward the ferry, states vehicle
house is supposed to be here.” 8:38 am, Nubian Way is driving erratically, in and out of lane. 2:39 pm, Moran Beach Ln.
FRIDAY, NOV. 27 Male on line states threats to kill, murder, Reporting party states appears to be Advising white female with blonde hair
7:55 am, Nubian Way fraud; requesting Sheriff, cussing at call- younger male who is just happy and is trespassing on reporting party’s beach.
Talking about piracy and threats to kill. taker; states if no action, will leave state. listening to music. Off and on past two or three years and
Subjects have threatened reporting party. SUNDAY, NOV. 29 won’t stop. Says she walks all the way to
5:38 pm, Patriot Way
9:49 am, Libbey Rd. 10:02 am, Lancaster Rd. Advising there are two goats in reporting Deception Pass and back.
Advising white male, 25 years old, walk- States Friday night reporting party dis- party’s garage, unknown who the goats 6:49 pm, NE Center St.
ing around shooting his rifle. covered her shop was flooded; reporting belong to. Reporting party having to go Reporting party advising residence on
2:30 pm, Cliffordsville Rd. party thinks it is strange because the sink to work now but reporting party’s boy- corner of 4th Street has drapes open with
Advising male in vehicle was backing in was also wet. friend will be home. large screen TV playing pornography.
and out of parking lot. Reporting party 11:07 am, Lyon Rd. TUESDAY, DEC. 1 States has seen it several times now.
approached male and he told reporting Reporting party is at police department. 3:47 am, Swantown Rd. 11:31 pm, Engle Rd.
party he was “just here to watch.” States think they found a brick of cocaine Reporting party states vehicle sitting at Reporting party doesn’t understand why
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Langley graduate is ordained in New Zealand
By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly “My personal faith journey crossed denom- God, and the variety of His people in many
It’s been a long journey from Whidbey Island inations, and I followed on to Seattle Pacific different settings has caused me to look at
to New Zealand, but one of faith and bless- University, which further nurtured my walk the core of my faith, and not find it wanting.
ings for former island resident, Pixie Paris as a young Christian, whilst being rigor- I am sincerely grateful to those who taught
Rowe. ously academic,” Rowe described. “During me and walked alongside during the forma-
my time at SPU, I helped lead three summer tive years of my commitment to follow Jesus.
Rowe, who moved to Whidbey in 1970 and school terms in England, and fell in love with
graduated from South Whidbey High School “Serving God in the church was a natural
the British people and their land. Choosing
in 1974, was recently ordained as a priest in progression, and raising our four children,
to work there and then study at Trinity Theo-
the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, a.k.a. New and now eight grandchildren, in the faith is
logical College, Bristol, helped me pursue
Zealand. In an email exchange with Whidbey the most fulfilling life I can imagine,” Rowe
that dream, as well as meeting my future
Weekly, Rowe explained how her time on continued.
husband, David!”
Whidbey helped shape her future. Rowe said she and her husband took up
Rowe’s husband was ordained in the Angli-
“I loved living in a rural setting, and being leadership of an international Christian com-
can Church in 1983. Pixie became a licensed
part of a smaller school,” she said. “Our class munity and conference center in 2008, Lee
lay minister and the couple has worked
of 1974 was only 55 at graduation! We Abbey in Devon, southwest England, where
alongside each other at various parishes,
attended St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods [in their eldest son met his wife, who is from
schools and at home, with their four children.
Freeland] and then I joined a youth group at New Zealand. They traveled there for their
Christian and Missionary Alliance in Langley. I While Rowe’s mother and one brother still son’s wedding in 2012.
was influenced by the character and integrity reside on Whidbey, she said the time spent “We loved the country and made new
of the lives of my classmates and [a coach] apart has served to strengthen her faith. friends,” she said. “When our son and his
who were involved there.” “My faith as a Christian has been enriched wife were to be ordained priests in 2016, we Photo Courtesy of Pixie Paris Rowe
and strengthened by living away from my flew out from England again, this time being Former Whidbey Island resident and South Whidbey High School
A term spent as an exchange student in
graduate Pixie Paris Rowe has been ordained in the Anglican
Mexico cemented Rowe’s love of travel and homeland,” she shared. “Christ has proven asked by their bishop if David would consider
Church of New Zealand.
deepened her faith, she said. himself to be a faithful and utterly reliable serving in Wellington Diocese. We prayed
and explored what that might really look like,
and by 2018, David accepted the calling as up to 800 people, all the time. We have had
Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. incredibly clear and yet kind guidance from
our Prime Minister and her advisors, an easy
“My personal call to ordained leadership border to control, and five million people
came soon after we arrived,” Rowe con- who chose to do the best for everyone. It is
tinued. “I lead a team of volunteers who an honour to be here at this very interesting
run our Cathedral Welcome Centre and time.”
Shop, greeting and sharing God’s welcome
While Rowe may be half a world away these
in the heart of the capital of New Zealand,
days, she recognizes the many ways in which
just across the street from the Parliament
life on Whidbey Island helped her chart her
buildings.”
course.
Life in another new country has been good,
“What moving to Whidbey did for the whole
according to Rowe. She and David are trying
rest of my life is a huge, almost insatia-
to learn Te Reo Mãori, the second language
ble, love of islands!” she said. “The other
of New Zealand, as they use many Mãori
abiding memories of life on Whidbey are:
words in their prayers and worship. And, like
Playing in the band on the back of a truck
the rest of the world, navigating the early
for the Maxwelton 4th of July celebrations;
days of the COVID-19 pandemic brought
hanging out in Langley, going to the movies
many challenges.
every week at The Clyde; clam digging on
“We learned new skills so we could prepare Useless Bay; riding horseback through the
services online, and then Zoom services,” said woods; singing Christmas carols around
Photo Courtesy of Pixie Paris Rowe Rowe. “Now that we are basically COVID- Langley with an all-age group from the
Fellow pastors and parishioners at the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul, in New Zealand, gather to celebrate the ordination of Pixie Paris free in the population of New Zealand, we church; and of course, our own wedding at
Rowe in November. have regular – and large – special services, St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods.”
HIKE continued from page 2
we are still thinking of them,” she said. “And we want them For those unable to make it to the park on New Year’s Day, to show these tide pool field trips to people not only from
to be able to get out in nature and explore and have fun, just Bentz said there will also be a virtual hike option offered on Whidbey Island but show it to people from all over who had
so long as they do it in a safe way.” the Washington State Parks YouTube channel. The video will never seen a tide pool before as well.”
The event will focus on safety, with reminders to social offer a deeper look into the Cranberry Lake area.
Bentz said the Deception Pass Park Foundation looks forward
distance and other precautions taken, Bentz said. The hike “This year, I chose to do a program on the history of Cran- to being able to welcome visitors to the park for the First Day
will also spread people throughout the area, with activities for berry Lake and how it has really shaped our park today,” she
both the Fidalgo and Whidbey Island side of the park. Visitors Hike festivities.
said. “I think it is a cool program because it is something that
can visit Cranberry Lake, West Beach, or explore interpretive not a lot of people may have known about before.” “Everybody who has been working on the event has been
hikes via the Sand Dunes Interpretive Trail or take a walk really excited that we are able to offer something because it
through the trees of the Upland Forest Trail. Throughout 2020, Bentz said there have been efforts to
continue outreach and allow people to learn more about the looks like people have really been wanting a way to get out-
“We were trying to do a little bit of everything for people,” Deception Pass area. doors and find events happening near them,” she said.
she said. “With that, we have the Junior Ranger Book, which
can be for all ages but it is generally for ages 4 to 12, and “Our interpretive program was able to do some virtual field For more information on the First Day Hike, visit deception-
then we have different options like our scavenger hunt, with trips,” she said. “When I first came in, [the interpretive pro- passfoundation.org. Prior to visiting the park, it is recom-
easy, medium and hard versions so people of all ages can do gram team] was working on virtual tide pool field trips which mended to refer to the updated COVID Safety Guidelines,
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innumerable harbors, inlets, peninsulas, island public to share their views and ideas through
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Let’s Dish!
lucky and is represented by giving away marzipan with a coin in it, because there’s no such thing as
shaped pigs. The sugar and almond paste swine are having enough good luck. I’ve included a recipe
molded into shape before being painted and can for Hoppin’ John I plan on serving my family this
be consumed raw or baked. While the marzipan New Year’s; hopefully it brings us luck for 2021! I
schwein is a popular gift and dessert, the main star would like to take this moment to thank all of you
with Kae Harris of a German New Year’s dinner is suckling pig, thus for your support this year and to wish all of you a
bringing full circle the theme of good luck through prosperous, safe and fruitful New Year! As always,
the humble porker. I look forward to hearing from you, so please write
Many cultures welcome the New Year with cake; me with any questions and comments at letsdish.
king cake to be specific. Known as the Galette des whidbeyweekly@gmail.com. Happy New Year and I
Rois in France, Vasilopita in Greece, Rosca de Reyes look forward to us continuing to Dish! well into the
in Mexico and Banitsa in Bulgaria, the king cake New Year!
is a rich, buttery cake often spiced with cinnamon
Hoppin’ John
and, continuing with the theme of good luck, often
has a trinket or coin baked into it. The lucky winner 1/3 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
who ends up with this trinket brings forth prosper- 1 celery stalk, diced
ity into the New Year and is often responsible for 1 small yellow onion, diced
purchasing the cake for the following year. So, in 1 small green bell pepper, diced
reality, everyone is a winner! So popular is the king 2 garlic cloves, minced
A SIDE OF LUCK WITH YOUR NEW represents prosperity and luck for every month in
1/2 pound dried black-eyed peas,
YEAR MEAL! the upcoming year and is so popular it has spread cake that it has also become a large part of Loui-
siana culture in celebrating the Epiphany and the about 1 1/4 cups
to other Latin cultures such as Portugal, where the
The end of 2020 is nigh, and I don’t know about beginning of Mardi Gras festivities. Whichever the 1 bay leaf
grapes have been replaced with raisins and Peru,
you dear reader, but I can’t wait. To say this year country, having cake with the possibility of winning 2 teaspoons dried thyme
where a 13th grape is eaten for an extra dose of
has been challenging for everyone is an under- a prize is a tradition I definitely endorse! 1 heaping teaspoon Cajun seasoning
luck everyone needs in their life.
statement; years from now, kids will be reading Salt
about life in the year 2020 in their history books Italy takes the idea of wealth and prosperity to With New Year’s Day occurring during the height 2 cups long-grain rice
and I hope they shed a tear of sympathy for us, a symbolic level, eating lentils which have been of winter in the northern hemisphere, it is easy
to forget countries in the southern hemisphere Crisp the bacon in a medium pot over medium low
because we deserve it! As with the end of any year, chosen for their coin-like shape. In order to ensure
begin the countdown to midnight while enjoying a heat. Once the bacon is crispy, increase the heat to
we reflect on the year and outline what we look as much good fortune going forward as possible,
cocktail on a warm summer’s night. In Australia and medium-high and add the celery, onion, and green
forward to in the New Year; I think a return to nor- the humble lentil dish is often accompanied by
New Zealand, the typical way of celebrating New pepper and sauté until they begin to brown, about
malcy and the end of the pandemic would be at the a spicy pork sausage in a dish called cotechino e
Year’s is with a barbecue, which is more like grilling 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, stir well and cook for
top of everyone’s list! In order to ensure the New lenticchie and is sometimes served with zampone, another 1-2 minutes.
a deboned pig trotter stuffed with sausage meat; in your backyard than the barbecue we are typically
Year begins on the right foot, many cultures around
pigs root forward, and eating porky goodness as a accustomed to in the United States. Meats com- Add the black-eyed peas, bay leaf, thyme and
the world practice age-old traditions, a lot of which
New Year’s meal is simply hedging your bets for the monly found in these cookouts include sausage, Cajun seasoning and cover with 4 cups of water.
revolve around food.
New Year! steak and lamb, which is fitting, considering sheep Cook for an hour to an hour and a half, until the
Speaking of starting on the right foot, the Scots outnumber humans by three to one in Australia and peas are tender.
take this very literally: the land of “Auld Lang Syne” If Italy gives a nod to coin-shaped food, the Philip- seven to one in New Zealand. The cookout culture
traditionally welcomes the New Year with the pines is the epicenter of head-banging. A typical is also found in my native South Africa with a braai Cook the rice separately according to package
practice of the “first foot,” in which a dark-haired Filipino table is laden with circular shaped foods, featuring large in many households, made up of instructions.
man is the first person to step into the house after with particular attention given to fruit, and is often a sausage called Boerewors (“farmer’s sausage”), When the black-eyed peas are tender, strain out the
midnight, laden with shortbread, salt and whiskey. accompanied with lechon, roast pig. Whatever the steak and lamb, with a variety of sides to give one remaining cooking water. Remove and discard the
Personally, I’d be more than happy with a box or significance behind these dishes, the most import- the energy needed to take on the New Year. bay leaf. Taste the black-eyed peas for salt and add
10 of shortbread cookies as a way to start the New ant commonality is large, family-style meals are at more if needed.
A New Year meal exclusive to the United States
Year, so this is a tradition I am more than happy to the core of ringing in the New Year and I can think
is a dish commonly served in the South, and one Mix the black-eyed peas and rice in a large bowl
get on board with! of no better way to start the New Year than being
I’ve mentioned before: “Hoppin’ John.” This dish and serve with collard greens and corn bread.
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New Year traditions throughout the world have the of pork, rice, black-eyed peas (again, symbolizing
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to think of other ways. Honest people
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Power is like a drug. Potent,
intoxicating, addicting. Hence
the old saying, “Power
corrupts, absolute power
corrupts absolutely.’ Name a
dictator. Hitler? Mao? Stalin?
Drunk on power, every one. Who has power
over you? Are they wielding their power
responsibly? The responsibly powerful teach
CHICKEN LITTLE &
power by vesting power in you. That can be
done, you know. Gandhi and Jesus come to
THE ASTROLOGER
mind. Can you name others?
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
By Wesley Hallock Speed and the element of
surprise often make the
ARIES (March 21-April 19) difference between winning
Your word is one of the few and losing. An exception comes
things you can give and keep at from the fabled race of the
the same time. (Thank you, Tortoise and the Hare. You
Carlos Wallace.) Your word is remember. The speedy hare thought he had
both a powerful gift and a time to nap, which allowed the slow but
precious inheritance to be steady tortoise to win the race. What’s your
guarded and treasured. So powerful is this race? Are you sleeping when you should be
gift, so precious, it was the start of all that is. running? Such overconfidence can work
Hear scripture: “In the beginning was the against you.
Word . . .” The word has but one enemy, and
that is lie. If the Word was the beginning, will SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
lies be the end? Habit. It’s a two-edged sword.
As the automatic response that
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) frees your mind to tackle
Ask any pilot. Straight and level important things, habit lets you
flight is the result of constant accomplish more. Habit can also
small corrections of course and walk you thoughtlessly into CLUES ACROSS developer 24. Unkeyed
altitude. It’s true. A pilot’s brain difficulties the more alert would have avoided. 55. Partner to pain 25. Principle underlying
1. Opposite of west
and fingers are always moving. Which brings us to the habit of labeling the universe
The more turbulent the sky, the everything as good or bad. Habit is clearly 5. __ Caesar, comedian 56. Where golfers start
busier a pilot must be. Where is the turbulence both and neither! Bottom line? Get in the 26. Corpuscle count
8. Helps little firms 57. Jenny __: weight (abbr.)
in your own life? Mom or dad, breadwinner or habit of learning from your habits. loss program
student, leader or follower, if you want to fly 11. A way to censor 27. Residue
high, the same rules of flight apply. Keep the CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) 59. Sailing dinghy
When you stand proud and 13. Expresses atom- 28. Company that rings
brain engaged. Keep the fingers moving. 60. Suffix that forms
independent, a predictable ic and molecular receipts
weights adjectives
GEMINI (May 21-June 21) thing happens. People begin to
29. Rugged mountain
Networking. Circulating. stand with you. Just the 14. Chalcedony 61. Speeds at which range
Socializing. Hobnobbing. appearance of knowing who music is played
Mingling. Schmoozing. you are and where you are 15. Type of sword 34. Commercials
62. Body part
Whatever you prefer to call it, going attracts the less sure. And if your words 16. A corporation’s first 35. NY footballer
spreading yourself around is a are consistent with your image? You’re the offer to sell stock to 63. Fall back
sure fire way of gathering person who gains a following. You’re the the public 36. They __
person who always has a friend in the room,
64. Ancient Greek
useful information. But let’s think about it. sophist 37. Soviet Socialist
While you’re busily working the room, isn’t it even if you entered as a stranger. Are you 17. Attired
ready to stand?
Republic
fair to say that someone there is just as busily 18. A sequence of wind-
working you? Is everything they’re telling you ing turns 39. Poked holes in the
true? Maybe. Maybe not. Consider that while AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18)
Even the tried and true can 20. Pal
CLUES DOWN ground
you’re rubbing elbows. 40. Pitchers
sometimes be made better. You 1. One point south of
see it in food. In fashions. In 21. Expresses pleasure due east
CANCER (June 22-July 22) 41. Your
You go to the dreaded politics. The popular becomes 22. Amendable 2. Wings
gathering. You hang out less popular, and what was new 42. Diana __, singer
silently, looking, listening, and exciting becomes stale. 25. Clear 3. One point south of 44. Important document
smiling, but never speaking. When that day comes, nothing can prevent 30. A way to cut off southeast for inventors
You notice a fake smile here, a change. The old guard will protest, dinosaurs 4. The shirts on our
nervous laugh there, of the defending their ways. Pay them no mind. 31. Indigenous Thai 45. Bangladesh capital
person backs
ones trying too hard to fit in. You see the When change breaks like a thunderclap, 46. Fluid that flows in
hostess, so anxious to please. You notice the there’s no stopping it. Are you ready? 32. Pale brownish yellow 5. One who works on the veins of Greek
fellow wallflower, burdened with fears and color the seas gods
doubts. And your heart reaches out to them. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
33. Aquatic plants 6. Select jury 47. Famed daguerreo-
Each, in their own way, is like you. Good Out with the old, in with the
people in a strange place. Just like you. new. And what will the new genus 7. Small intestines parts type photographer
bring? Have you given it any
38. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo! 8. Plant of the heath 48. Where military per-
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) thought? Or are you one who
family sonnel work
Freedom. Independence. On a still thinks the future just 41. Merchants
list of the important things in happens? That’s the old way of 9. Extrasolar planet 51. Play a role
thinking. You have considerable influence over 43. Fix a chair
life, where do you rate them? 52. La __ Tar Pits, Holly-
the unfolding future. Adding your voice to the 10. Creates more of
Tied for first? Freedom and 45. Throws into disorga- wood
independence. Don’t they just way things will be makes it that much more nization 12. Before
roll naturally off the tongue likely to be so. Your vote is your vote. Don’t 53. Unstressed-stressed
let it be stolen by those who would think for 48. Famed German 14. Forms over a cut
together? Is anything more important than 54. Type of palm tree
you. composer
freedom and independence? If you have 19. Runs down
those, you’re set. If you have those, you can © 2020, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved 49. Keyboard key 58. Judo garments
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