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The leaves are falling.

The air is crisp. The birds are wondering, is it time yet?

Don't you love this time of year?

No matter what the calendars say, this time of year, called Fall by some, has always been Autumn

to me.

For that reason, one Christmas I bought Dad an ottoman so it could be autumn on the living room floor, all year long.

Okay, if you thought that was marginal, how about this effort from the latest AARP magazine?

A duck walks into a drugstore and tells the guy behind the counter, "Give me a Chap Stick and put it on my bill."Â

Senior Teenager Thanks ever so much to Whidbey Weekly reader KO, The Possibilitarian from the Great Lakes, for sharing this gem of wit and wisdom:

“I am a Seenager (Senior Teenager). I have everything I wanted as a teenager, only 60 years later. I don't have to go to school or work. I get an allowance every month. I have my own pad. I don't have a curfew. I have a driver's license and my own car. The people I hang around with are not afraid of getting pregnant and they do not use drugs. And I don't have acne. Life is great.�

Party @ Greenbank Farm This Saturday, September 26, the fun folks at the Greenbank Farm will be hosting a four hour celebration from 4pm until 8pm. Music, magic, comedy, and more will be featured to share in the gratitude for the many, many wonderful people who have nurtured the spirit of the Greenbank Farm these many years.

We sure hope you will stop by for some of the levity. It will also be a great time to thank the outgoing Greenbank Farm Management Group for all of their community efforts.Â

Wandering in Wonder Recently, I have been wondering about my wanderings over the last six decades.

Reflecting is not always fun, particularly with brightly lit mirrors in public places. Yet, at night, in the comfort of a 326 square foot 1928 caboose, with walls soaked in unfiltered cigarettes and bourbon, from the brakemen, and conductors, and drovers who preceded me in this 44,000 pound memory tank, I can reflect and smile, asking myself that age-earned question- “Where did the time go?�

So, let me ask you. Where does it go? Where does time go? Does it recycle itself into future time? Does Father Time take it back like a library book? Does time have anything to do with itself? How much time does time need?

Anyway, let me know what you think, if you have time. The best explanation of where time goes will receive a free lunch from Island Drug's outstanding Cafe, courtesy of this columnist and Jon, our distributor, who may not believe his name, and his son Jonny's are on page three, two weeks in a row.

Reader Voice Mail Today on my answering machine, a very famous person called to ask if I knew how to contact another famous person I know, and to suggest that if the print was larger in my column I would not have to write so much.

Like the calligraphic scriveners for the lawyers and barristers of common law England, I am paid by the word. Were I to write less, or larger, I would make less, or smaller. What a predicament it is.

You, my wonderful reader, being subjected to smaller size text than one might prefer.

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If you, the reader, speed up your reading, you will be finished sooner which may make your subconscious think you have read less.

If, on the other hand, you, the reader, a most appreciated one, I must say, read slower, this already too long column would seem longer.

My suggestion is I write using bigger words, maybe three and four syllable words, like the rich people enjoy in the New Yorker, Architectural Digest, and Grit.

Dad used to sell Grit (Rural American KnowHow) in front of the grocery store when he was a young boy. I wanted to follow in Dad's footsteps, but my feet were too big.

Remember Grit? I believe it is still available on-line at www.grit.com, but the young boys who peddled the Grit good news about courage, confidence, and cows in front of our nation's grocery stores are older men now. That reminds me to go take down the other wall mirror in the caboose. I already know what I look like.

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Sometime ago, my doc's wife, Claudia, a mastermind at minutiae, lobbied the local pundits of permit granting to explain the safety and carbon-free lifestyle of intermittent, within-zip code, battery powered travel. No matter how the statutes and by-laws are worded, arguing with Claudia would be tantamount to pouring stale beer on a slug. As one of our Presidents said, “Wouldn't be prudent.�

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Mariner History Some time ago, the Mariners recorded their 11th triple play in their baseball history. If you are not familiar with baseball, which used to be the national pastime before Facebook, there are three outs in each team's batting opportunity. There is no time limit.

Rarely does one see a ball player hit a ball resulting in two outs, or a double play. However, a few weeks ago, the Mariners did the rare one – a triple play. Join with me now as we go back to whatever game it was, as I review my scribbled notes from Mariner announcer Rick Rizz's description. “There were men on 1st and 3rd base, with nobody out. The batter hit a ground ball to the 1st baseman, and was out at 1st. The guy running to 2nd base was almost caught in a run-down. The guy at 3rd base then ran home, saw the situation, and ran back toward 3rd base. As that guy is running back to 3rd, catcher Mike Zunino for the Mariners tags the runner, only to find the guy who was running toward 2nd, standing off the 3rd base bag, so Zunino tags him.�

And that is why I am not a baseball announcer. Because an ADHD announcer like me would say, “There were men on 1st and 3rd. When I was looking down at my scorecard to remind myself of the names of the guys on 1st and 3rd, the guy at the plate, whose name escapes me, hit the ball to the guy at first who I had dinner with last night. Boy, was that some garlic shrimp?

Ever had garlic shrimp? Once at the Studebaker mansion in South Bend, my father-inlaw-to-be took us to dinner after the tour of the Studebaker Museum. We saw that Avanti car the Muppets used. Do you like the Muppets? I never knew their names, but I always liked them. Wait a minute, were we talking baseball? Is the guy still at 3rd?�

Say goodnight, Gracie.

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Bits & Pieces • At 14 per 100,000, Washington State’s suicide rate is above the national average.

• 50% of suicide deaths are caused by firearms.

• 80% of suicide deaths are males.

• Non-fatal suicide attempts are estimated at more than 10 times suicide deaths.

• Suicide accounts for 25% of youth deaths.

• U.S. Secretary of Defense called military suicides an “epidemic”.

Letters to the Editor Editor, We are so blessed to have Whidbey General Hospital on our wonderful Island. I have been visiting an elderly friend at WGH; she is 95 years old. The care and treatment she is receiving is of the highest standard. Everyone from the person who cleans her room to the social worker to the attending physician, gives her the best care available anywhere, and we have it right here.

I had my MRI there last week. It was so convenient to not have to leave the Island for our tests. My family has been experiencing exceptional care at WGH since 1970, from cardio rehab to the annual blood draws.

This publicly owned hospital, where we the people get to vote on whatever major changes we want, has the finest group of professionals serving this community, from the administration down. We have watched WGH grow to meet the needs of our community.

Georgia Gardner has been an important part of this administration since 2012, and she is running for re-election as the hospital commissioner for District 2.

As a CPA, she is the go to person on the Board for financial information. The Board needs her, we need her and we need to cast our votes for her this November.

M Sue Tingstad, Coupeville

OutCast Productions Proudly Presents the Northwest Premiere of Looped Looped tells the story of internationally celebrated actress Tallulah Bankhead as she is called into a sound studio in 1965 to re-record (or “loop”) one line of dialogue for what would be her last film, the dreadful Die, Die My Darling. Southern, but by no means a belle, Bankhead was known for her wild partying and convention-defying exploits that outshone even today’s celebrity bad girls.

Given her inebriated state (and inability to loop the line perfectly), what ensues is a hilarious showdown between an uptight and conservative sound editor, Danny Miller, and the outrageous star.

Looped runs September 18 through October 3 at the Black Box Theater, located at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds in Langley. Tickets are $14 for students/seniors, $18 for adults and can be purchased by credit card through Brown Paper Tickets (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2205774) or seats can be reserved and paid for at the door by cash or check by emailing ocp@whidbey.com For more information about OutCast Productions, visit www.outcastproductions.net [Submitted by OutCast Productions]

Panel Discussion on Suicide

Instead of avoiding this uncomfortable topic, stop by the Coupeville Library on Thursday, September 24 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm to learn more about this important problem — maybe even learn how to help a friend or family member when they really need you.

Suicide rates are relatively high among the youth, military, seniors, mentally ill, unemployed, and substance abusers, among others, but no group is untouched.

Risk factors, protective measures, and intervention strategies will be discussed by expert panelists: Charlene Ray — Island County Human Services, Mental Health Supervisor.

Dr. Charles Huffine, retired — 50 years experience in adolescent and family psychiatry.

A representative from the Veterens Administration.

A clergy member.

of Island County, Honeymoon Bay Coffee, Whidbey Island Bagel Bakery, Partners for Young Children, and generous private donors.

Come on out and enjoy a day of smiles and laughter. Please leave dogs at home, many children are afraid of even the gentlest pups.

Please contact South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District with questions or if you would like to get involved with the event at (360) 221-5484 or www.swparks.org. Community Park is located at 5495 Maxwellton Road, Langley.

[Submitted by Carrie Monforte, Program Coordinator, SWPRD]

First Annual Tutu Fun Run Dig out your old tutu and join the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre dancers and families in the first annual Tutu Fun Run on September 26 at 9:00am. The run will begin and end in Mickey Clark field track in Coupeville. Runners may register online at www.widtonline.org or in person on race day starting at 8:00am.

Families are encouraged to participate and pets are welcome, too. The moderate 5K course is designed for competitive runners to do their best and for weekenders to have a fun family activity day with a chance to wear a tutu and have some laughs.

Prizes will be awarded for best costumes in two age categories.

Tutus will be available for purchase at the registration desk. Pre-registrants will receive a free event t-shirt.

For more information, call (360) 341-2221 or email info@widtonline.org [Submitted by Jeannie Miller, Whidbey Island Dance Theatre]

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Children’s Day Celebration 2015 Ready, Set, Go! Children’s Day is almost here and you are invited to the biggest, friendliest “familiest” events on Whidbey Island. Meet at South Whidbey Community Park, September 26 from 10:00am to 2:00pm for a day of activities including: Charlie Hope Read ‘n Rock concert; magical entertainment with JR Russell; pony rides; inflatable bounce houses; crafts; bubbles; games; and lunch. It’s all free, so parents, grandparents and caregivers come celebrate your children and leave your wallet home.

Children’s Day is an event that brings together children and their families with Island County organizations in a fun and enjoyable day at no cost to the families. The event will feature 35+ interactive booths/activities provided by local agencies, organizations and businesses that support children and their families.

Children’s Day is funded in partnership with Island County Public Health, Sno-Isle Libraries, South Whidbey Parks and Recreation District, GoWhidbey Media & DJ Services, Aptitude Habilitation Services, South Whidbey Kiwanis, South Whidbey Children’s Center, United Way

Locally operated. transport respectable “marriageable women” to Seattle to provide school teachers, nurses – and wives – for the mostly male population of the wild Pacific Northwest. Flora Pearson, by her own insistence never would allow herself to be labeled a “Mercer Girl”. Instead, she joined her Father and 2 sisters on Whidbey Island, where she soon became Mr. Pearson’s Assistant Lighthouse Keeper at the old Admiralty Head Lighthouse. At that time, the old lighthouse was located close to where the main gun line is now at Fort Casey – some 35 years before the Fort was constructed.

After marrying W.B. Engle, Flora became a real community activist, and was responsible for the first board sidewalks in Coupeville. She was also a prolific writer of journals, newspaper articles, poems, songs, plays, and more.

Thanks to her many writings, we are blessed with a look back at her life and times.

The video is the 2nd production done by the Island County Historical Society and Reel Life Video, and follows the award-winning “Sunnyside Cemetery – Where Central Whidbey Sleeps”.

Admission to the video debut is free. Videos will be available to purchase for $21.99 plus tax. In the spirit of one of Flora’s many community gatherings, all are encouraged to bring their favorite cookies to share with their neighbors. Coffee will be provided.

This forum is sponsored by Whidbey Island Democrats. Visit http://WhidbeyIslandDemocrats.org/Suicide-15 for links to more information.

[Submitted by Leigh Power, Whidbey Island Democratic Club]

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Pictured from left to right are: Ayla Randolph (Oak Harbor Middle School), Ari Marshall (Langley Middle School), Anna Dion (Coupeville Middle School) and Hannah Samuels (North Whidbey Middle School). Photo by Gina Ostman Burrill

AAUW Tech Trek Program

For information, please call the Island County Museum at (360) 678-3310.

[Submitted by Rick Castellano, Island County Museum]

Saturday, September 12, the Whidbey Island Branch of AAUW (American Association of University Women) gathered at the home of Marti Thomson to kick off the new year with a potluck social and to celebrate four young women, winners of this year’s $900 Tech Trek scholarships. Tech Trek is a camp designed for girls between 7th and 8th grades who are interested in STEM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Nominated by their teachers in these subjects for their excellence, the girls must complete an application, write an essay and go through an interview to be selected to attend the weeklong camp in July at Pacific Lutheran University. The students live in dorms on campus and participate in classes in robotics, genetics, chemistry and more.

Kick Back at the Republican Round-Up

The four winners of the Whidbey Island scholarships this year were Ari Marshall (Langley Middle School), Ayla Randolph (Oak Harbor Middle School), Hannah Samuels (North Whidbey Middle School) and Anna Dion (Coupeville Middle School). Proud parents looked on as each girl recounted what core classes, electives and field trips she had taken and what she found most exciting and enjoyable about her experience.

The event starts at 5:30pm on Saturday, October 10 at the Oak Harbor Elks Club, 155 NE Ernst Street. Cost is $40 per person or $75 for couples. For additional information and to RSVP, call (360) 341-2355 or email RSVP2RIC@ mail com. Mail checks, payable to Republicans of Island County, PO Box 407, Clinton, WA 98236.

Kick back with Republicans of Island County at their 2nd Annual Western Washington Republican Round-Up. All Republicans from Island County, the 10th Legislative District and 2nd Congressional District are invited to attend.

Special guest speakers are Bill Bryant, Candidate for Governor of the State of Washington and Fredi Simpson, National Committeewoman for the Washington State Republican Party. Also featured are 10th Leg. Dist. and Island County elected officials and candidates.

Highlights include a delicious and generous Chuck Wagon Buffet and Silent Auction. Dress in you best Western attire; hats, kerchiefs, plaid shirt, jeans, boots, etc.

[Submitted by Mary Jane Olson, Republicans of Island County]

At this point, Robert Elphick (president of MAGIC, the Macintosh Appreciation Group of Island County) made a surprise presentation of an iPad to each girl, along with the generous offer of a personal tutorial in the set up and use of her new device.

Local members of AAUW as well as members of MAGIC are convinced this program is an important part of supporting AAUW’s national purpose: To advance equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

If you are interested in becoming an AAUW member, please contact Barb Bland at barble@ comcast.net or Ann Zimmerman at annzim@ swcp.com for information.

[Submitted by Meg Eisenbraun, Whidbey Island AAUW]

Flora Augusta Pearson Engle DVD Premiere A new 42-minute DVD titled “The Life and Times of Flora Augusta Pearson Engle” will be debuted on Tuesday, October 6, 6:30pm at the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center. The debut honors Family History Month.

The video features stories and historic photos of a most remarkable woman and her friends and family. In 1866, Flora, with her mother and brother, was a passenger on the 2nd Asa Mercer “expedition”. Mercer’s goal was to

Ciao chef and owner Mark Laska feels the love from hospital surgeon Dr. John Hassapis and hospitalist director Dr. Rosa Rangel at a WGH Foundation fundraiser which he hosted at his restaurant on Monday night. Photo courtesy of WGH

Local Chefs Donate Feast to Party at Ciao in Support of Hospital Foundation Chef Mark Laska was feeling the love, along with Whidbey General Hospital, last Monday night at his restaurant, Ciao, in Coupeville.

Laska and four local fellow chefs provided all the food and their services to supporters of the WGH Foundation.

Foundation Director Helen Taylor said 60 people were in attendance at the event in support of excellence in healthcare for everyone on Whidbey Island.

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“It was an incredible night and I’d like to thank Mark Laska for making it happen, along with all the chefs for the exquisite meal and the great band, Johnny Bulldog, for the stellar entertainment,” Taylor said.

a tax-deductible donation, visit the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation page at www. whidbeygen.org.

The chefs who joined Laska in creating a fivecourse meal for the event were Graham Gori of Portico Latin Bistro, Scott Fraser of Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway, Tyler Hansen of the Oystercatcher and Jess Dowdell of Roaming Radish.

UUCWI Presents Life Is A Cabaret!

“The evening overall raised just shy of $15,000, all of it matched 100 percent for a total of almost $30,000. Amazing!,” Taylor added.

In attendance were the Foundation board, hospital administrators and island residents, who care deeply about their community healthcare system. Debra Waterman was in attendance, representing the Waterman family, who have historically been staunch supporters of the hospital with their creation of the Waterman Medical Foundation. At the event, Waterman spoke tenderly of her late father, Bud Waterman, whom she said was passionate in his efforts to provide quality healthcare on Whidbey Island. She also told the crowd that she and her sister Linda have decided to increase a previous Waterman Foundation challenge match by $30,000.

Also in attendance were Whidbey General CEO Geri Forbes and her husband John.

Forbes was thrilled to see such eager support of the hospital and was appreciative of Chef Laska and all the chefs who donated their time, food and skills.

“The food was spectacular,” Forbes said, “and the hospital and its foundation are lucky to reap such large-hearted benefits of this generous community.”

Whidbey General Hospital Foundation uses its donations to provide premier medical services, upgrades of patient-care facilities and to purchase cutting-edge equipment and technology for Whidbey General Hospital. To make

[Submitted by Patricia Duff, Whidbey General Hospital]

For your delectation and delight, Jeannette d’Armand serves up an intoxicating musical mix of jazz and Broadway standards. Her sultry voice and sophisticated style will amaze and delight you. Joining her at the piano is Whidbey Island-favorite, Eileen Soskin.

This first concert in the 2015-2016 Concert Series of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island (UUCWI), Life Is A Cabaret! features a blend of classic songs by composers including Cole Porter, Cy Coleman, Kurt Weill, Carol Hall, Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim, as well as songs Jenny and Eileen are certain will become classics from recent Broadway shows including The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1985), Grey Gardens (2006) and Next To Normal (2009).

Both Jenny and Eileen will offer brief introductory remarks on the songs they have chosen to perform.

Life Is A Cabaret! is the first of four concerts presented in the UUCWI 2015-2016 concert series. The other concerts are: January 29 & 30, 2016 - Coast-to-Coast Chamber Music featuring the music of Bach, Mozart and Dvořàk for violin, viola, ‘cello and piano); February 26 & 27, 2016 - Brass & Bones (No Sticks & Stones) featuring Whidbey Island musicians on brass instruments - Gordon Ullman, trumpet and Larry Heidel, trombone along with special guests, Kathy Fox and Eileen Soskin on piano and harpsichord; and March 26, 2016 - Gems of the Nineteenth Century

by Berlioz and Beethoven featuring Nola Allen on piano with Soprano Malya Muth, soprano, Robert Wingert, clarinet and Dave Beck, ‘cello.

Concerts will be held Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3 at UUCWI, 20103 State Route 525, Freeland. For ticket reservations

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and information, please email concerts@ uucwi.org. Tickets may be purchased for $20 ($5 for students) at the door (unless sold out) or prior to the day of the concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Habitat for Humanity in Freeland; cash or check only, please.

Concerts start promptly at 7:30pm.

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Final note: the producers reserve the right to accept or refuse any submitted story. If you are interested in a short explanation (100 words) of how to write one (because it’s not as easy as you think), request a 100 word short story writing tips at cspencer@whidbey.com.

[Submitted by Tristan Steel, WICA]

“Short Story Smash” with Chris Spencer

U.S. Bank Sponsors Student Entrepreneur Challenge

Local author and personality Chris Spencer returns for the 9th “100 Word Short Story Smash” on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30pm.

Write your heart out, send it in, and compete for fame, glory, and a little bit of cash in this popular ode to concise editing. This year WICA is moving the Short Story Smash to Zech Hall to feature their popular Piano Bar with drinks being served throughout the evening.

This November, the Board of Island County Economic Development Foundation will host the first annual Student Entrepreneur Challenge. The Challenge will give high school students real-world business experience in writing a business plan, recruiting investors, and selling a product or service for one week.

The team with the highest profit at the end of the competition will receive an in-school scholarship they can use for competition fees, school equipment, or other academic pursuits.

The profit from each team’s business will then get donated to that team’s school club of choice.

Deadline for submissions is October 21, 2015.

Participants can submit and listen to short stories read aloud in front of a rapt audience by well-dressed rhetoricians with sublime elocution and no deep-rooted fear of public speaking.

Strict rules about the submissions.

1. All short stories must be 100 words exactly, not 99 or less or 101 plus. The title does not count in the 100 word total.

2. Submissions must be sent ASAP and no later than October 21 to cspencer@whidbey. com so they can be printed and rehearsed prior to public reading.

3. Email submission should be sent in *.docx or *.doc files.

4. Cash prizes will be awarded.

5. You may submit up to two stories.

6. A limit of 55 stories will be read. Do not procrastinate in sending your masterpiece, often times more submissions than can be presented are received.

“A cornerstone of this competition is community business involvement,” says Sami Postma, Challenge organizer and Program Director for the Economic Development Council. “Along with sponsorship from local businesses, we also need mentors willing to spend a couple hours a week with the kids as they work, and for the community to be willing to support the kids when their businesses are open.

“It’s a great opportunity to introduce our youth to a new potential career path, and to keep our next generation from leaving the island in order to make a living.”

For more information or to become involved, call (360) 678-6889 or visit www.iscoedc.com.

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www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally operated. dates. Highlights include a delicious and generous Chuck Wagon Buffet and silent auction.

Dress in Westsern hats, kerchiefs, plaid shirt, jeans, boots! Cost is $40 per person or $75 for couples. For additional information and to RSVP, call (360) 341-2355 or email RSVP2RIC@ mail com.

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum 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.

Whidbey Playhouse Presents Godspell Thursday, September 24, 7:30pm Friday, September 25, 7:30pm Saturday, September 26, 7:30pm Sunday, September 27, 2:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $20 Raise your spirits with this timeless tale of friendship, community, love and hope.

Stephen Schwartz’s exuberant pop musical about Jesus and his disciples is one of the most enduring shows of all time. Godspell is based on the Gospel According to the book of Matthew. You will come away from Godspell a believer in the power of musical theatre! For additional information, contact the Whidbey Playhouse at (360) 679-2237 or office@whidbeyplayhouse.com

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, September 26, 8:00am-10:00am Applebee’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor High School Cheerleader Boosters. Tickets available at the door or by calling (360) 720-8702.

Coupeville Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast Saturday, September 26, 8:00am-12:00pm Coupeville Masonic Lodge Cost: $7 per person, $3 for children under 12 All you can eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, sausage, and orange juice. The Coupeville Masonic Lodge is located at 805 N Main Street.

First Annual Tutu 5K Fun Rn Saturday, September 26, 9:00am Mickey Clark Field Track, Coupeville A fundraiser for the Whidbey Island Dance Theater. Registration fee: $10 for children 12 and under; $20 for adults over 12; $50 for families of 4 or more. Dogs are welcome but must be on leash. A non-competitive run.

Tutus available for purchase at the start line.

Prize for best costume. To register, visit www. widtonline.org

Children’s Day Celebration Saturday, September 26, 10:00am-2:00pm South Whidbey Community Park, Langley Bring the entire family to the celebration featuring inflatable bounce houses, lunch and

dozens of interactive booths. For more information on South Whidbey Parks and Recreation programs and events, go to www. swparks.org or call (360) 221-5484.

Life Is A Cabaret!

Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

The first concert of the UUCWI 2015-2016 Concert Series, Jeannette d’Armand serves up an intoxicating musical mix of jazz and Broadway standards by composers including Cole Porter, Cy Coleman, Kurt Weill, Carol Hall, Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Ms. d’Armand’s sultry voice and sophisticated style will amaze and delight you.

Joining her at the piano is Whidbey Island-favorite, Eileen Soskin.

Saturday, September 26, 10:00am-2:00pm Island County Sheriff Office - 5521 E. Harbor Road, Freeland Coupeville Marshals Office - City Hall, 4 N.E. Seventh St, Coupeville Oak Harbor Police Department 860 S.E. Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor The DEA announces the 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back. The above locations will be open so local residents can return their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.

Hedgebrook Open House Saturday, September 26, 1:00pm-4:00pm Hedgebrook Retreat, Langley Hedgebrook invites the public to visit their Whidbey Island retreat for writers. Wander the forest paths, tour the gardens, listen to live marimba music, sample tasty refreshments from Hedgebrook’s kitchen, and breathe the fresh island air. Families and children warmly welcomed; please leave pets at home. This event is free and open to the public.

Tours of the grounds will be available from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Readings by Hedgebrook alumnae and Seattle7Writers Erica Bauermeister, Karen Finneyfrock, Stephanie Kallos and Donna Miscolta start at 3:00pm.

Please RSVP: http://www.eventbrite. com/e/hedgebrook-open-house-tickets18076480239?aff=WPR For more information about Hedgebrook, including the Open House and programs for writers, please visit www.hedgebrook.org.

Party at the Farm!

Saturday, September 26, 4:00pm-8:00pm Greenbank Farm Free Come celebrate the community and history that has made Greenbank Farm the treasure it is today. Like all good parties, this family friendly event will consist of food, wine, music, and fun activities! Entertainment includes local acoustic folk/country band, The Muse and Eye, and legendary conductor of fun, Jim Freeman, as the Master of Ceremonies. All ages can enjoy participating in old-fashioned pie eating competitions (begins at 5:30pm), arts & crafts, and other fun ongoing activities! The Farm will host a fun ceremony to commemorate our outstanding community, and a musical flashback through the history of the Farm.

Visit GreenbankFarm.Org for more details and volunteer information.

Friday, October 2, 7:30pm Saturday, October 3, 7:30pm UUCWI, 20103 State Rte 525, Freeland

For ticket reservations and information, please email concerts@uucwi.org. Tickets may be purchased for $20 ($5 for students) at the door (unless sold out) or prior to the day of the concert at Moonraker Books in Langley and Habitat for Humanity in Freeland (cash or check only, please).

Autumn Nursery Sale Saturday, October 3, 9:00am-4:00pm Sunday, October 4, 9:00am-4:00pm Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank Autumn at Meerkerk is breathtaking, come enjoy the kaleidoscope of colors displayed by their exotic tree collection and do some end of season shopping for your garden. Meerkerk’s Fall rhododendron sale will include Japanese maple trees and hand made planters by Stonehinge and deer cages by Cheri. Entrance is free on sales weekends. For more information, call (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121, email meerkerk@whidbey.net or visit www. meerkerkgardens.org

League of Women Voters Candidate Forum Thursday, October 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm United Methodist Church, 3rd & Anthes, Langley General Election Candidates for Mayor of Langley and Hospital Commissioner, Positions 2 and 4. The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates to lwv.whidbey@ gmail.com

Republican Round-Up Saturday, October 10, 5:30pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Kick back with Republicans of Island County at their 2nd Annual Western Washington Republican Round-Up. All Republicans from Island County, the 10th Legislative District and 2nd Congressional District are invited to attend.

Special guest speakers are Bill Bryant, Candidate for Governor of the State of Washington and Fredi Simpson, National Committeewoman for the Washington State Republican Party. Also featured are 10th Leg. Dist. and Island County elected officials and candi-

Thursday, October 15, 6:30pm-8:30pm Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst, Oak Harbor General Election Candidates for Mayor of Oak Harbor and Hospital Commissioner, Positions 2 and 4. The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates to lwv.whidbey@gmail.com

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, September 24, 9:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of “Startide Rising�

by David Brin. After crash-landing on an uncharted planet, the human and dolphin crew of a spaceship from Earth battle fleets of alien warships. Everyone is welcome.

Ready Readers Preschool Storytime Thursday, September 24, 9:30am Coupeville 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 2 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

Visual Artists’ Roundtable Friday, September 25, 10:00am Freeland Library Join other local artists to share and discuss your artwork. For adults.

Teen Movie: “Cinderella�

Friday, September 25, 12:00pm-2:00pm Coupeville Library Teens are welcome to bring their friends, eat some popcorn and enter a drawing to win the DVD of this live-action retelling of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella! Rated PG. Runtime 105 min.

Astronomy for Kids Friday, September 25, 1:00pm Coupeville Elementary Multipurpose Room Explore our solar system with members of the Island County Astronomical Society. For school-age children and their caregivers.

Made By Hand: Mason Jar Crafts Saturday, September 26, 11:00am Freeland Library Come paint and decorate a mason jar. Get ideas for how to reuse jars in creative ways.

For more fun, bring a jar or two of your own.

Seattle Opera Preview: Pearl Fishers Tuesday, September 29, 12:00pm Freeland Library Tuesday, September 29, 2:00pm-3:00pm Coupeville Library Sail away to Sri Lanka for a hypnotic romance from the great Georges Bizet (Carmen). Join

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Ready Readers Baby & Me Storytime Wednesday, September 30, 9:30am Coupeville 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.

Whidbey Island Earthquakes: What to Expect, How to Prepare Wednesday, September 30, 3:30pm Freeland Library Find out about local earthquakes in this 45 minute documentary produced by Whidbey Island’s 4-HD Video club for American Red Cross, Islands Chapter. Followed by a question and answer session with Robert Elphick. Everyone is welcome.

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

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 Contemplating Texture Meet the Artist: Thursday, September 24, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit continues through October UUCWI Gallery of Art, Freeland The work of Whidbey Island photographer Charlie Knutila will be on display in the foyer Art Gallery at UUCWI. This exhibit attempts to show us the creativity that can be achieved with a cell phone camera, and Knutila tells us how he’s done it and why. Other arrangements for viewing this exhibit can be made by calling (360) 321-8656. UUCWI is located at 20103 State Route 525.

Silk, Sumi and Ceramics Artists’ Reception: Friday, October 2, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through November 2 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Rob Schouten Gallery is delighted to present the work of four highly accomplished Whidbey artists: Angie Dixon, Joan Govedare, Dan Ishler, and Keiichi Nishimura.

Accomplished sumi painter Angie Dixon is widely known for her paintings of the natural world. Gifted ceramicist Joan Govedare will be displaying her new series of raku fired and hand-painted spirit rattles. Dan Ishler will be showing a distinctly different type of raku pottery. Mixed-media painter Keiichi Nishimura is known for his exquisite mixed media paintings on stretched silk.

Stop by during Greenbank Farm’s “First Friday at the Farm” to meet the featured artists. All of the Farm’s galleries and shops welcome visitors to enjoy refreshments and enjoy their new exhibits and offerings, all while roaming around beautiful Greenbank Farm.

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There will also be time for general questions and discussion after the presentation.

Republican Women of North Whidbey Thursday, October 8, 11:30am San Remo’s Restaurant, Oak Harbor Invited guest speakers are the 4 candidates running for 2 positions as Commissioners on the Board of Whidbey Island Hospital. No-host luncheon rate is $20 per person. The luncheon meeting is open to the public so please come as it should be informative and lively. Additional information may be had by calling (360) 678-4602.

DAV Chapter 47 Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 8, 7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor The meeting is held in the back conference room. VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road. For more information, call (360) 682-2945.

American Association of University Women (AAUW) Branch Meeting Saturday, October 10, 9:30am Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland Cindy Robinson, Director of the Whidbey Island Division of CADA (Citizens Against Domestic Abuse) will speak about what they do on the island and how you can help. Coffee at 9:30am; program begins at 10:00am. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 18341 State Route 525.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers Tuesday, October 13, 1:00pm Heller Road Fire Station, Oak Harbor Guest speaker will be Maureen MacDonald of South Whidbey. She will be speaking about the relationship of health with our ancestors migrations. This could be a very enlightening presentation. Just consider why people relocate for health reasons, perhaps some of our ancestors are among those who relocated for these reasons. There will be drawings and refreshments. For more information, contact Ruth Hancock at (360) 675-4086.

Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

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

Meetings and Organizations

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

The Island County Amateur Radio Club

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Al-Anon Group

Saturday, September 26, 9:00am County Commissioner’s Hearing Room, Coupeville

Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

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

Long time Bellevue radio operator John Morris will present a talk on how to remotely operate a distant ham radio station. The presentation will cover necessary radio equipment, computers and operation and should be of interest to hobbyists as well as individuals interesting in becoming ham radio operators. Volunteer radio license examiners will be on site to provide information and to schedule federal ham radio operator exams for interested persons. For more information, see www. w7avm.org or contact k7na@w7avm.org.

The County Commissioner’s Hearing Room is located at 1 NE Sixth Street.

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Diabetes Health Group Monday, September 28, 6:30pm WGH Board Room, Coupeville Dr. Hans Jangaard, ND, will be discussing naturopathic treatments for type 2 diabetes. Dr. Jangaard received his doctorate at the

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Act Soon to Close Your Insurance Gap

If you work for a fairly sizable company, you may be entering your open enrollment season, when you can add or adjust your employersponsored benefits. While you probably should review all your benefits, you may want to pay special attention to your life insurance to determine if you and your family are adequately protected.

How much life insurance do you need? You may hear that you require anywhere from seven to 10 times your annual income in life insurance coverage, but this rule of thumb might not be appropriate for everyone; the amount of insurance you need will depend on your individual situation.

To help determine if a “gap” exists between the amount of insurance you have from your employer and the amount you need, your first step is to identify all those expenses that your family would face alone if you were gone. Here are some to consider: Ongoing income replacement needs and living expenses – If you were to pass away, and your paychecks were to stop, it would likely create a gigantic hole in your family’s finances. Adequate life insurance is necessary to replace the loss of your future salary and cover ongoing living expenses.

Mortgage – If you weren’t around, and your income were to disappear, would your family still be able to remain in their home? Factor in your mortgage in any calculation of life insurance needs.

Debts – Apart from your mortgage, what other debts do you have? Car loan? Credit cards?

Perhaps even some old student loans? Even if you pass away, these debts won’t all disappear, especially if some of them are in the names of you and your spouse. Determine how much you pay each month on all these debts and include this figure in your life insurance estimate.

Education – As you know, higher education comes with some high expenses: Four years at an in-state public school can easily cost upwards of $80,000, while the price tag can be twice as much for private schools. And these costs may continue rising. So, if you’ve always planned to send your children to college, you’d better pencil in some big figures for your life insurance calculations.

Emergency funds – It’s a good idea for most people to maintain an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account. This fund can help with unexpected doctor’s bills, costly auto repairs and so on. If you weren’t there, could your family afford to contribute to such a fund? Again, it’s something to think about when you estimate your insurance needs.

Surviving spouse’s retirement – If you’re married, your income may contribute to your spouse’s ability to put money away in a retirement account, such as an IRA or 401(k). If you’re gone, your surviving spouse might well have to redirect those funds to the day-to-day costs of running a household. Therefore, include “surviving spouse’s retirement funds” as one more item on your insurance estimate worksheet.

As you can see, your absence can jeopardize your family’s ability to maintain both their current lifestyle and their aspirations for the future. So, take the time to figure out just how much of an “insurance gap” you face, and then consider options for filling it. It will be time well spent.

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

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Enjoy the Experience It's days like this I really enjoy being in the woods. The crisp fresh air filling your lungs as you watch a beautiful sunrise. Birds and other animals start to come out of their nightly slumber and all you can think about is “Is today the day I am going to tag myself an animal?� More days than not the answer is probably no but, for those of us who enjoy just being out in the woods, seeing things and places many will never see, is reward enough.

Some of my most cherished times hunting have been those times huddled around a campfire after a long day's hunt. Here we would share stories of our successes and our defeats. Talking about past hunts or planning for future hunts, all while drinking our favorite beverages and eating something cooked over a flame. These are the times I really enjoy. Bonding with friends and family and just living in the moment.

Life is so different when you are in your deer or elk camp. Life is great. You can get up well before the sun without anything on your mind other than to get out and start the day. I can’t say that is how I get up when work is involved but your circumstances are completely different now. Carpe Diem is your motto and you plan on seizing the day for all it is worth. Climbing that ridge and feeling the sun on your face as it peeks over the mountains. Scanning the forest, valleys and ridge lines hoping to get a glimpse of a legal animal to harvest. This is living.

Sometimes I think we forget to take the time to enjoy the experience of it all. This usually sets in about mid-way through your hunt.

Instead, we focus in on things like missed opportunities without thinking that, in all actuality, only about 10% of the hunters out there with you are going to harvest an animal. Obviously, this number can be a bit different depending on what and where you’re hunting.

I remember a modern firearm hunt I was on a few years ago in the Rimrock unit outside Yakima. It was about midway through the hunting season. It was a morning hunt where I situated myself on a small meadow, no more than 150 yards in diameter, which I had stumbled upon the day before.

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I knew there were elk all over this valley and, of course, there were a lot of hunters as well.

I picked my spot and waited. Hoping other hunters would push the animals through this meadow or at least within range of my Winchester.

A half hour later, just after sunrise, a half dozen or so other hunters passed through the meadow. I was frustrated. I was not enjoying myself. So in this tech-savvy world we live in, I broke out my trusty cell phone and started to play a game. I hoped this would entertain me until the time came for me to meet up with my hunting partners.

Fifteen minutes passed and I heard the snap of a twig. Thinking it was another hunter stomping through the woods, I glanced off in the direction of the noise and through a small window in a bush I saw a patch of fur.

Instantly my heart starts pounding. Buck fever is in full effect and I have my stupid cell phone in my hand. I slowly put it in my pocket and start to un-shoulder my rifle when I see the distinct glossy black nose of an elk start to protrude from the opposite side of a tree not 10 yards away. Time sure

does slow down when your heart is beating hard. After what seemed like minutes, I see this nose manifest into a beautiful cow elk with a small calf.

It had been a while since I had been so close to an elk and I was just amazed at her sheer size. She continued to make her way into the meadow with her calf when another cow came out and then another and then another. Here I stood with four beautiful animals in front of me. They weren't paying any mind to the big fella within ten yards in a bright hunter orange vest watching them. Of course I didn’t have a cow tag but that was okay. It was at this moment I remembered why I enjoyed hunting so much. It was for experiences like this and I continued to watch them for 15-20 minutes more as they crossed the meadow and headed out of sight.

Many of us have stories like this and I always try to keep them in mind when I start to feel down. It helps me immensely and I have quite a few of them I think about too. I am also sure I will have many more in the years to come.

So let’s talk hunting. I have seen a lot of posts, pictures and reports from all over the state and this year it seems elk hunters on the west side are doing better. I am sure the large number of forest fires has a lot to do with it. This could be just affecting bow hunters and those going out during modern firearm may experience something completely different with cooler temperatures on the way.

Deer hunters on the other hand seem to be tight-lipped with their successes. With bow hunting seasons for deer and elk over lapping in most areas, hunters tend to focus on the biggest prize, that being elk, so it is no wonder I have seen far more elk reports than deer.

Those using muzzle loaders will have their chance starting October 3. Many areas in eastern and western Washington will open for both deer and elk hunting. I have personally never hunted using this method but with the warm temps I have thought about how nice it would be to go out a little later. It would also give me a bit more time to devote to filling my salmon punch card.

Speaking of salmon fishing, it seems the silvers are still plentiful around the island.

Although not as easy pickings as the pinks, they are by far a lot more fun to catch. This is the time to switch your gear up a bit and your tactics. Fish a little shallower than you would for kings. If you targeted pinks most of the time then you are already fishing at the right depth. Kick your trolling motor up a little and hold on. These acrobatic salmon tend to hit hard and fast once they get around the island and school up.

Salmon are all over the rivers as well. Be sure to check the WDFW website for changes to local rivers since rain has arrived. Once you find the area you like you will want to size down your gear. Small lures like dic nites, jigs and small spinners work great this time of year. Some will even float eggs as well.

I really enjoy hearing any reports you have and of course seeing pictures as well. Please send your reports, pictures and even old stories to me at whidbeyfishfurandfowl@ gmail.com. Until next time enjoy everything this great state has to offer.

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Fasting for forgivenessYom Kippur Yom Kippur is September 22 - 23, 2015 and in Judaism is the Holiest day of the year. It’s a day on which Jewish people are said to be the closest they can be to God. Yom Kippur means ‘Day of Atonement.’ It’s reserved for the repentance of sins which were committed throughout the year and also serves as an ‘appeal’ of sorts, before the judgement against each person of the Jewish faith is sealed. It’s about setting aside physical desires in exchange for fulfilment of spiritual needs and growth, through fasting.

In the process of seeking purification and purging the soul of misdeeds, for a full 25 hours beginning before the sun goes down the eve of Yom Kippur and ending the night of the Holy day, one needs to fast, and refrain from taking in food and even water. While these religious restrictions extend far and wide and touch almost everyone within the Jewish faith, people who are ill, children under the age of nine and pregnant women, who from the time labor begins up until the third day after childbirth, are exempted from the fast. People should always consult their Rabbi or physician prior to fasting if they have any condition in which this could pose a threat to their health.

All forms of work are prohibited on Yom Kippur. This includes cooking and preparing meals. The day prior, foods are prepared so when the fast is broken there’s no work to be done and is still in keeping with religious law.

Many Jewish people will begin to prepare their bodies a week prior to the fast. This tapering off of foods are habit forming and, some say, makes it easier on Yom Kippur instead of going ‘cold turkey’ for 25 hours without the things you normally enjoy, including tobacco for smokers or those who chew.

Some people within the Jewish faith maintain varying mealtimes the week prior to Yom Kippur helps with easing the symptoms of hunger.

Typically a person who eats on a strict or regular schedule, they believe, will hunger at those times because the body is used to preparing itself for the receipt of food. When it doesn’t receive the food it’s prepared for, the hunger symptoms can be a pretty chaotic physical feeling.

Another practice for those who are preparing to fast during this Holy day, and say aids them greatly, is staying extremely well hydrated before fasting. Eating fruits with a high water content is quite a common preparation technique. Fruits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and grapes have a high water content and therefore are good options for prepping the hydration in the body. Also drinking a sufficient amount of water will hopefully see a person through a smooth fasting period.

Another tip many Jewish people find helpful is to eat meals that are smaller and easier to digest just prior to Yom Kippur. Possibly eating protein rich food and complex carbohydrates will see to it the body has a steadier supply of energy to last them as long as possible during the 25 hour fast.

Once Yom Kippur has begun and the fast commenced, it can be difficult to keep your mind from wandering to thoughts of food. By going to synagogue or keeping your mind on God and the reason for the fast, one will likely benefit by way of redirection of focus from worldly nourishment (food) to Spiritual nourishment (God).

I can only imagine how difficult it must be for parents to tend to young children during the day of fast. They would tire more easily on empty stomachs and fulfilling parental duties

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would add to the tiredness. Perhaps by refraining from the ingestion of food and water, the body isn’t being ‘starved’ but purged in order to focus on passages and teachings of Jewish holy texts. By concentrating on these, a person is brought closer to God and their soul is filled with grace, and the fast thus becomes something meaningful. A body may be deprived of food but the soul is filling up on wisdom and God’s word.

The power of sleep is also believed to work wonders on the stomach. After services a nap is a prevalent activity in many a Jewish home, to help ease hunger pangs. I have even found, through my research, that sniffing spices such as cloves, cardamom and cinnamon helps suppress the desire for food.

Food has an effect on every part of our existence. Biologically speaking, we need to eat to obtain nutrients to keep us healthy. Psychologically, food plays a role in determining our moods and on the flip side our mood affects our eating habits. It permeates our relationships, food brings us together during preparation and consumption, and lastly it serves as a platter on which spirituality is served. When we eat we can marvel at life, by way of being mindful of what it is we are ingesting and keeps us cognizant of how life is possibly interconnected. Yom Kippur serves as bastion from which a person can defend their faith and derive divine nourishment. As food is the vehicle in which our very survival is driven and dependent upon, by fasting we stall the vehicle, detach from worldliness and turn our attention instead to faith, divinity, lessons, and repentance. And in so doing hopefully becoming as close as possible with God. Breaking the fast after Yom Kippur is one which can prove to be a little troublesome for the stomach. Sometimes the hunger from fasting may be overwhelming and the urge to eat large, heavy meals can be all encompassing. It’s prudent, however, to consume foods which are easy to digest and will be less likely to cause gastrointestinal upsets. These can include eggs, sweet potato, broth and vegetable soups, as well as fruit with high water content.

For all my Jewish friends, I hope your Yom Kippur is as meaningful as possible and when it comes time to break your fast I will include a very short, straightforward recipe for cinnamon baked sweet potato. If you have any comments or recipes, send those to me, because, as always I love to hear from you, so Let’s Dish!

Cinnamon Baked Sweet Potato 1 small or medium white yam or orange sweet potato Âź teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, wash the sweet potato and wrap with aluminum foil. Poke three to four holes in the top of the potato, through the foil. Place on baking sheet and baked for approximately 50 minutes or until tender. Remove sweet potato from the oven and allow to cool until you can safely, without burning, remove the foil. Slice the potato length wise in half add your teaspoon of butter, cinnamon and sugar (optional), mash together, serve warm and enjoy! www.jpost.com www.judaism101.com www.thelivingcenter.com www.reformjudaism.org To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www. whidbeyweekly.com.

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By Carey Ross 90 Minutes in Heaven: Unlike other such recent stories of people who have gone to Heaven and returned to Earth to tell the tale (I’m looking at you “Boy Who Came Back from Heavenâ€?), Don Piper’s story of his 1989 car accident and subsequent near-death experience doesn’t seem to be a bunch of money-grubbing fakery. I can’t say the same for this movie–but, then again, I can’t say the same about any movie. ď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG-13 • 2 hrs.

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A Walk in the Woods: A harmless cinematic take on Bill Bryson’s harmless book, with a cast (Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Nick Offerman) that might just elevate it into a decent day spent at the movies.  (R • 1 hr. 38 min.)

Black Mass: Johnny Depp plays Whitey Bulger in a critically lauded performance that might just rescue his career from the brink that playing a pirate and whatever he is in all those Tim Burton movies have pushed it to. Welcome back, Mr. Depp.  (R • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

Everest: This docudrama starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin, Robin Wright, and more covers the same (terrifying) territory as Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" about the 1996 climbing season on Everest and the blizzard that cost eight climbers their lives.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 1 min.)

Minions: This movie is for everyone who watched "Despicable Me" and thought, “I just wish those adorable little yellow dudes had a movie all their own.â€? So, basically, everyone. ď‚Ťď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG • 1 hr. 31 min.)

Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation: The last movie I saw Tom Cruise in was "Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief," and I have to say, it was his best performance in years. Seek it out. As for this film, I’m told it’s pretty good too.  (PG-13 • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

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Straight Outta Compton: The only thing more delightfully surreal than this N.W.A. biopic (which is smart, funny, riveting viewing) having the highest August opening weekend ever for an R-rated movie is actually hearing "Straight Outta Compton" come pounding out of theater speakers in Dolby Digital surround sound. That's my kind of summer blockbuster.  (R • 2 hrs. 37 min.)

The Transporter Refueled: This is a "Transporter" movie without Jason Statham because I guess no one in Hollywood got the memo that the only thing worth watching in those movies was Jason Statham.  (PG-13 • 1 hr.

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The Visit: M. Night Shyamalan scales back and embraces a horror/comedy vibe in an effort to resurrect a career that also has a distinct horror/comedy vibe to it. Here’s hoping he has another success because all of my “I see dead peopleâ€? jokes are pretty tired. Give a girl some new material, M. Night. ď‚Ťď‚Ť (PG-13 • 1 hr. 34 min.)

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Hotel Transylvania 2: On the one hand, this animated sequel has Adam Sandler (kiss of death) attached to it. On the other, it's a kids movie with a Halloweenish theme, and how much damage can Sandler do as just one member of an ensemble cast? It's not like he wrote the script or voices the main character.

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Chess and Go Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360) 341-3230.

Conversations of War and Return First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

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If you are having problems with money and debt and think that you may be a compulsive debtor, the program of Debtors Anonymous can help you. No situation is hopeless. Find the solution that leads to solvency and serenity. Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step program based upon the 12-steps first developed and used by Alcoholics Anonymous. Call (515) 451-3749 for directions to location or for more information.

Duplicate Bridge Club Every Tuesday, 10:30am Sierra Country Club Clubhouse, Coupeville The club is ACBL sanctioned and we encourage anyone interested to come with or without a partner. For more information, contact one of the directors: Mardi Dennis at (360) 675-5044, Sue Thomas at (360) 678-7047, or Peter Wolff at (360) 678-3019.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) An unexpected social encounter works in your favor the 25th. On the 26th-27th pay special attention to your inner knowing. The answer you need could come from inside you. Your natural quickness pays off the 28th-29th.

A decisive leap made without thinking about it brings success. Move quickly on whatever it is you want those days. On the 30th beware of the urge to splurge, particularly if you’re on a budget.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Dealing with authority on the 24th-25th is like talking with a door knob. Your words don’t open doors. On the 26th your lips gain some traction. Maybe even the thing you want. Tempted though you will be on the 29th, don’t get headstrong and impulsive. That would be your undoing.

Your lip-lock on life’s doorknob doesn’t really grab hold until the 30th. Ask on that day and you will receive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Follow that sudden flash of inspiration the 24th. Free thinking is favored. On the 26th-27th you live up to your public reputation. You know.

Flighty and impractical, but don’t worry about what they say. Today’s nut is tomorrow’s mighty oak. On the 28th a new friend is possible, or a pleasant contact from an old friend (or both—you are a dual sign, after all). Travel reduces stress on the 30th.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Get in touch with your spiritual nature the 24th25th. You’ll find the spirit side ready for your problems and questions. The 26th-27th deliver solutions and answers.

On the 28th your two cents only acts to fan the flames higher in someone else’s heated affair. Get involved only if you must. A friend surprises by helping out in just the right way at just the right time on the 30th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) That get-thyself-in-line roar of yours? Save it on the 24th-25th. Folks are just not impressed. On the 26th-27th you’re back in power. Use your authority to fix any problems that arise those days. Problems are stepping stones to beneficial change.

Feel like crusading for an ideal? The 28th is your day. On the 30th someone may not agree that in your world you are king. (The nerve!) You’ll set them straight.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You shine at work the 24th-25th. Creative solutions come easily. Then take a breather on the 26th; you’ve been working hard. Make sure changes at home add to your long-term security. It’s not the sky falling on the 28th. Just something awry that

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You’re in your happy zone the 24th-25th. Oddball chats are a special delight. As if fixing all the loose ends that keep popping up isn’t work enough, the 26th-27th may tempt you to add something new to your load. Before you agree, ask yourself whether you’re creating more problems than you’ll solve. Be diplomatic on the 28th. Ditto the 30th. If harmony breaks down, the blame won’t be on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Something original or out of the ordinary spices up your home life on the 24th-25th.

Your craving for seclusion on the 26th-27th may be sourced in the mystical. Or it may be just a strong desire to spend time with a loved one. If you’re especially lucky, it will be both. On the 28th your clever solution (your sign delivers clever by the bag full) solves the problem. No sweat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) A peculiar person or odd circumstance buoys your spirit the 24th-25th. The 26th-27th are great for quiet reflection.

The need to ax something from your busy life, but not knowing what, should give you lots to think about. If you come up with something, the 28th is the day to ax it. On the 30th the key to happiness is hard work on a practical project. So roll up your sleeves!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Inventive and original ways of fulfilling your responsibilities are favored the 24th-25th. A short journey on the 26th or 27th gives you some alone time to think. About work, no doubt; that’s what your sign does best.

On the 28th you get to hear both sides in someone’s tug-o’-war. Likely you’ll disagree with both! Time heals all. On the 30th the right things in the right measure just seem to come.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) Dare to be original on the 24th. The opposition can’t touch you. On the 26th-27th your natural generosity shows. Some bemoan it as excessive, but it’s the source of your sign’s financial good luck. On the 28th yours may be the opinion that settles a debate. Something on the 30th upsets the calm at home, but only temporarily.

Tug-o’-war takes two. The solution is to let go of the rope.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Your hidden support on the 24th-25th is sourced in compassion. Kind deeds carry you far. Got a sob story? Tell it on the 26th. You’ll get tons of sympathy and most anything else you want. On the 28th haste makes waste in your finances. Unless you remain grounded and practical, that is, and when did anyone ever accuse you of that?

On the 30th determination brings pleasant results. Don’t give up. © 2015, Wesley Hallock, All Rights Reserved

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

Across 1. Hose site 5. Enlivens, with “up” 9. Goya’s “Duchess of ___” 13. Ashtabula’s lake 14. Iraqi port 15. “High” time 16. Mailed travel souvenir (2 wds) 19. Shrewdly 20. Peter, Paul or Mary 21. Biblical shepherd 22. Soave, e.g.

23. Before closer inspection (2 wds) 27. Finger, in a way 31. Equestrian 32. Balaam’s mount 33. Angry, with “off” 34. A pint, maybe 35. Cleanser brand 37. Dust remover 38. Warm, so to speak 40. “___ to Billie Joe” 41. Hotel offering 43. MacLachlan of “Twin Peaks” 44. Stiff and unnatural quality 47. Bandy words 49. ___-Altaic languages

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Homes For Sale Single wide mobile home on double wide mobile home lot; located in Parkwood Manor. 2 bedroom/1 bath, $7,500. Call (360) 240-1679 or email nancygross4@gmail.com (3)

Motorcycles/ATVs ATV riding gear: XC-TING brand, like new. Jacket, gloves, pants, and shirt. Riding gear, like new, red and black.

Long sleeve shirt, pants and gloves. Shirt size xl, pants 34, matching gloves, $75 OBO cash only; ATV NO FEAR riding pants, like new, fancy with gold and black and white, $70 OBO cash only. Pictures available. (360) 632-6202

Auto/Parts For Sale White Thunderbird front floor mats (with gray logo), $20.

Call (360) 331-1063 (1) 1977 Ford F250 Ranger XLT Super cab; bed liner, chrome, good tires, excellent transmission; engine needs work; good body parts - make offer, Parts or All. (360) 333-8866 (0) Driver’s side window for Honda CRV, $20 OBO, cash only, pictures available. (360) 632-6202

Boats/Parts For Sale 20-pound boat anchor with 8-feet heavy (1/2-inch links) for boats over 18-feet, $95 (retail $244); 4 adjustable boat drain plugs, $2 each; Ironwood Pacific boat anchor puller – retail $110, never used, $60. Hank, Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1)

Garage/Estate Sales Moving Sale in Admiral's Cove: Saturday, September 26, 8am-6pm, 1124 Halsey Dr. Many tools, home items

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Check in with Jim,(425) 232-1446, with any questions during the week.

Announcements The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed.

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Job Market WAIF Freeland Thrift Store seeks friendly and reliable P/T Sales Associate for pick-up and delivery of donations. Must be able to lift 50-lbs and have valid driver’s license. Work days are Tuesday-Saturday, some benefits. Please send resume by October 4 via email to waifts@whidbey.net or by mail to WAIF, Attn: A. Wilson, PO Box 1108, Coupeville, WA 98239 (1) Oak Harbor Cafe and Lounge seeking two positions: Experienced Restaurant Manager and Waitress. Competitive salary and wages. Apply in person: Queen Anne Motel, 450 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. (360) 675-2209 or (360) 675-2200 (2)

Health/Fitness Leg Lifters: a simple way to help lift your leg after surgery, for rehab, or help in getting in or out of bed. Brand new, 36” long, with hand and foot loops. By Lifestyle Essentials. $25 obo. (360) 678-1167

2 Men’s Lg. Gortex jackets, never worn, $100 ea obo; Size 13 Men’s Workwear black work boots, $50; Gently used Ladies’ Western Boots, size 8, $30, size 9.5/10, $30.(360) 333-8866 (0)

Jewelry Gold Ring: 22k, size 10-¼, stepped design with Anchor relief in the center, nice present for new or well-seasoned Chief. $300 obo. (360) 5827397 (1)

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Classic, hard to find Sony CDXMP80 audio system. Great for 80’s – 90’s project auto or any that could use some pizzazz.

Retail at $449 sell for $200 obo. (360) 582-7397 (1) AOC Computer monitor; 191/2” screen with cables, $25.

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Price reduced, $795, Craftsman lawn tractor with 36" x 12" x 12" scoop. Used about 50 hours. New battery. Hank, Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1) Fresh cut Dahlias for home, parties or special occasions. $3 per bunch. Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1) Perma Mulch rubber edging, 9 strips, each 10’ long, $7 each roll. Call (360) 678-1167

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Trendwood Palomino Storage Bed. Excellent condition, can deliver locally. Kids are grown, time to move on, $225 obo; Student Desk, Solid Wood, Excellent condition. Can deliver Lessons locally, $100 obo. Call or text Looking for guitar students.

(360) 582-7397 (1) Learn how to play guitar, oneMoving, need to sell: Queen on-on, all ages, all genres. bed, $40; Couch, like new, Progressive step instruction, $200; Sofa table, $25; Side tabeginners welcome. Excellent ble, $25; Old dresser, $5. Call activity for children. Call Scott Mariana (360) 682-2727 (1) (360) 675-5470 Tall chest of drawers, $50.

Clothing/Accessories Medium chest of drawers, $40. Small chest of drawers, Women's clog-style Z-coil $30. All solid wood; 2 night shoes, size 8 - 9, $45. Call stands, $25 ea; Several table (360) 331-1063 (1) No Cheating!

lamps, $30 ea; 2 desks, $50 ea obo; Small desk, $20. (360) 333-8866 (0) 2 pedestal tables, 30” x 48”, walnut formica top (one has a fitted glass cover). $10 and $15; Pedestal table, 48” diameter, walnut formica top ($25); Pedestal table, with modified rectangular shape, approximately 30” x 60” ($35). Call (360) 678-1167

Air Mate by Emglow compressor. Like new, 125 PSI, 3400 RPM, 1.5-hp. Model #AM78HC4v,$150 includes 50-feet air hose. Call (360) 221-4902 (1) Tools: Craftsman industrial reciprocating saw, $30; Craftsman 220-mph electric blower, $40; Electric hand sander, $8; 2 Black & Decker jig saws - 2-speed, $15 and variable speed, $20. Hank, Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1) Single cemetery plot at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor.

Perfect location for a Veteran since it’s located very close to the front cannons. Only $875.

Call Tim (360) 320-9441 (0) Lumber - Rough cut dry fir.

2x10’s, 75¢ per lineal foot.

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Hand-crafted wood model logging truck. In excellent condition. 6.5” x 32” x 9” in Puzzle 1 (Very hard, difficulty rating 0.84)

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Photos available upon request, $20 or best offer. Call (360) 678-1167

Animals/Supplies Electric Poultry fencing. 48" H x 164' long. Would like to sell for $170 or best offer. Needs a Gallagher electric energizer.

Set up, taken down, never used. Call Julie for more information at (360) 370-0488 (0) If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by. Donations run low on cat food but are always welcomed to help our neighbors in need!

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Please call with information, (360) 331-1319 (1) Horse to ride. Gentle for beginner. Willing to share cost or lease. Must be road safe and safe around dogs. Will go Western, (360) 279-1565 (0)

Trade Will trade Hewescraft 2000 Sea Runner 179 with 90 Honda for smaller boat. Boat & motor used 750 hours, trailer included. Hank, Coupeville (360) 678-7591 (1)

Free Toilet, Crane brand, works great. (360) 579-5230 (0)

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When it comes to top quality firearms, high caliber services, and an extensive array of accessories in the firearm line, why not shoot down to Northwest Performance Firearms and check out their products. This gun store is easily accessible, located along the I-5 behind the Harley Davidson store, and with 5,000 square feet of room to browse the copious amounts of self-defense items and accessories they have for sale, you are sure to find exactly what you’re looking for!

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With its spacious, bright, clean, professional and organized layout, finding products is a cinch. Some of their best selling items include hand guns, shot guns and reloading supplies. The staff, with their expertise, will undoubtedly be able to assist you with all your needs.

Ladies, there are a variety of handbags, accessories, clothing, and shooting bags in a diverse range of colors to fit your style-what a bonus! Safety is paramount and of course, it goes without saying, that hearing and eye protection are sold at Northwest Performance Firearms. In addition to this, the store also carries Magpul AR 15 accessories and Hardened Arms uppers and more. It’s definitely worth a stop in here.

After opening their doors in 2014, Northwest Performance Firearms aim was and is to provide the very best products and superior quality customer service. In addition to the excellent services and items available at Northwest Performance Firearms, this store works alongside the range across the lobby from them. How, you ask? Easy! Just rent a gun from Skagit Shooting Range and test it out at the range prior to the purchase of a brand new equivalent! Buy a new firearm and receive a free range pass.

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If that isn’t a deal enough then the discounts which are offered to police officers, firefighters, and military veterans will most certainly be! The discounts are applied to accessories, holsters, reloading supplies and much, much more! All you need to do is head into this gun shop and inquire about the discounts to find out what an amazing deal you can get.

In fact, first responders can walk away with an M&P Smith and Wesson 9 mm for $399.95 after their discount is applied and it comes with three magazines! Northwest Performance Firearms offers deals that dove tail with the range and couple that, with their specials, discounts and broad range of products, its well worth a visit. For more information on their deals and offers call (360) 757-0282, visit them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/nwperformancefirearms, or make your way to the store located at 1340 Bouslog Road, in Burlington and scope them out, any day, because that’s right, they’re open 7 days a week!

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