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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016 Local yoga teacher to help make film Nancy Herzberg seeks movie production funding B Y J ACK D AVIS Siuslaw News www.shoppelocal.biz F lorence resident and Heart Mountain Yoga teacher Nancy Herzberg plans to make a film with international producer and director James Carman, titled “In Flight: Extinction Dance.” The two have launched a Kickstarter campaign to gath- er funds for production. The campaign ends Jan. 14. The film is intended to show how humans have alien- ated themselves from nature. Chilling in its warning, “In Flight: Extinction Dance” is intended to be a vision and a cry to preserve the living grandeur that is quickly van- ishing from this world. Herzberg will perform a Jackson from 1A He brightened the pages of the Siuslaw News with stories of life in the old days of Westlake, which he detailed in his book, “Hell’s Hole and Battle Beach: The Westlake Story.” He fought in the Pacific dur- ing World War II with the U.S. Navy, and later wrote the book, “I Was No Hero.” Mocha from 1A Most dog owners know dogs have a sixth sense, which means they live entirely in a world of energy and sense all manner of energies, thus, sens- ing the positive or negative energy in people. Mocha knew right on that Bob was a won- derful, positive person. In our short time as Bob’s neighbor, we were able to trav- Qigong choreography 20 years in the making, with bear, crane, deer, monkey, and tiger Qigong forms that origi- nated from a time when peo- ple looked to animals as teachers. Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement and deep rhythmic breathing to create a calm, meditative state of mind. Herzberg is a long-time Florence resident and Heart Mountain Yoga teacher. She is currently in Maine preparing to make the film. Carman is a New York based creative producer and director. He also works as a cinematographer and photog- rapher. His feature length documentary, “The Hidden Hand: Alien Contact and the Government Cover-up,” has won many awards and is dis- tributed internationally. His work has been shown in festivals and theaters around the world, including the Sundance, Cannes, Berlin and Toronto film festivals. Carman is a member of the Producer’s Guild and is cur- rently producing the TV series “Superconscious.” Anyone interested in sup- porting this project can go to www.kickstarter.com and search “In Flight: Extinction Dance.” For more information, call Nancy Herzberg at 207-733- 2233 ext. 341. __________ Follow Jack on Twitter @SNews_Jack. Email him at jack@thesiuslawnews.com. Portland poet to speak at Writers on the Edge Writers on the Edge will kick of its 2016 season hosting Brittney Corrigan on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m., at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive. (Note the time change from evening to afternoon to accommodate those interested in attending from outlying areas.) Corrigan is the author of the poetry collection “Navigation” (The Habit of Rainy Nights Press, 2012) and the chapbook “40 Weeks” (Finishing Line Press, 2012). Her poems have appeared widely in journals and anthologies, and she is the poetry editor for the online journal Hyperlexia: poetry and prose about the autism spec- trum. Corrigan lives in Portland, Ore., where she is both an alumna and employee of Reed College. Everyone is welcome. An open mic for local writ- COURTESY PHOTO Brittney Corrigan ers will follow the presenta- tion. General admission is $8 and students are admitted free. For more information, visit www.writersontheedge.org. His third book, “For Love of a Car,” compiled his writings on automobiles with detailed drawings of engines and photo- graphs of a bygone era. “The 1940 Plymouth con- vertible, with the exception of the war and meeting Peggy, would provide some of the most lasting memories of my life,” he wrote. Jackson began writing for the Siuslaw News on Dec. 28, 2002, as a neighborhood corre- spondent. In his first column, he talked about a job he had held at The Siuslaw Oar in the 1930s, doing much the same thing. “The esteemed editor told me that ‘Once you get the smell of printer’s ink into your blood, you will never want to do any- thing else’ — or something to that effect. It turns out I was allergic to that ink,” Jackson wrote. He approached even his seri- ous columns with a mix of humor and the aplomb and tran- quility of a man looking at a long, exciting and fulfilling life. From the end of September to Dec. 23, Jackson took a hia- tus from his weekly column. He returned to pen “Long Hiatus” in three parts, the last of which ended on Wednesday. He detailed his personal cancer journey, the excellent care pro- vided by hospice workers and the comfort of the Friends of Florence cancer van, again con- necting back to the automobiles that had shaped his life from the very beginning. Jackson’s final words in the Siuslaw News were, “It ain’t over, till it’s over.” As the endless road stretches before him, there is no doubt that he is in the driver’s seat of his dream car, speeding into eternity. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. el to Laughlin with them, make several trips to Reedsport to Don’s Main Street Restaurant to meet up with his brother Denny and his wife, lots of trips to the casino and breakfasts on Sunday to either Kozy Kitchen or The Dunes Café, not to mention meals at the Beachcomber and Driftwood Shores. And, many evenings were spent at our homes just enjoy- ing good treats, but especially good company. Bob was known around town as the man who was always drawing caricatures on napkins of people sitting near him. Then, he would present his drawing to them and strike up a conversation. One of the best memories we were fortunate enough to share in was his trip to Washington, D.C., with the Honor Flight group. Bob always called himself “No Hero.” He felt no one should thank him for his service, that he was only doing what he was called to do. He cried when he told us how all accommodations were paid for and how they were treated like royalty while in Washington. Well, each time we now walk our new lab named Bear, we pass by a spot at Rhododendron Drive and 11th Street where we stop and pause to remember Mocha. That is the spot where she always made her decision if she wanted to continue on or return home because her joints couldn’t take her any further. That will be a little different now as we pause to remember not only Mocha, but her favorite friend, Bob. He will be greatly missed, and I know there isn’t anyone that can ever replace the special friend- ship we had with him. Learn something new today Have you resolved to learn something new this year? You’re not alone. Each year, millions of people resolve to expand their horizons and for the sake of a more fuli lling life. It is one thing for adults decide to something new, but quite another to narrow down how you will enhance your knowledge or experiences. Don’t be discouraged by the adage that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. It’s never to late to move out of your comfort zone, and these ideas may help you do just that. • Learn a new language. If you have always dreamed of traveling internationally and speaking in a country’s native tongue, begin taking lessons. A Gallup Poll indicates that only about 25 percent of Americans can speak another language sui ciently enough to carry on a conversation, although many agree that knowing a second language is a good skill to have. In addition to private tutors or classes at nearby community colleges, make use of foreign language apps and computer programs, which allow you to practice in the comforts of home. Depending on how much time you can devote to studying, it may be just a matter of a few months before you have mastered a new language. How quickly you pick up a new language may be af ected by your knowledge Siuslaw News + of other languages. For example, if you already speak Spanish, learning French or Italian maybe easier because of similarities between these widely spoken romance languages. • Take up a new sport or hobby. Hobbies and sports appeal to all types of people. Adults who never participated in sports as a child may i nd their interest piqued upon joining an adult league. Don’t underestimate your potential abilities on the playing i elds or with regard to certain hobbies. Give painting, woodworking, papercrat ing, and other hands-on hobbies a go and you may be surprised to discover the talent lies within. • Go back to school. Even if you already have a degree, don’t be hesitant to pursue additional education. In 2013, a report in h e Wall Street Journal indicated that just 29 percent of college students i t the “traditional” student mold. h at means nontraditional students, many of whom are adults, make up the majority of students on campus. Many local colleges and universities of er distance learning or adult education programs. Speak with a curriculum advisor about a particular school’s of erings and i nd out if you’re eligible for reduced tuition or i nancial aid. • See new sights. If travel is a passion of yours, make sure your passport is current and start making plans to visit areas of the world you have always wanted to visit. Perhaps there are particular ancient ruins you hope to see, or maybe you want to trace your genealogy back to your ancestral homeland. Trying something new is easier than one may think, and it can make for a great resolution and a more fuli lling life with lots of precious memories.