Sport of reading energizes third grade students in Oak Harbor

The winning team was Cool Books from Crescent Harbor Elementary School. Members included Joel Pacleb, Kiara Eby, Rachelle Lara, Gillian Zylstra, Dylan Sykes, Dalton Abernathy, Madison McCarthy and Emma Johnson. - --
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The winning team was Cool Books from Crescent Harbor Elementary School. Members included Joel Pacleb, Kiara Eby, Rachelle Lara, Gillian Zylstra, Dylan Sykes, Dalton Abernathy, Madison McCarthy and Emma Johnson.
Despite the absence of running, balls or bats, reading can be a sport, too, and 50 Oak Harbor third graders recently learned how much fun the sport of reading can be.

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updated 2:37 PM May 22, 2012 0

Fresh Farmers Market Frittata

I love making frittatas. In my house I'm known as ... "The Frittata Queen"! I can make them a million different ways and yet there is alway something similar. Farm fresh ingredients only need sea salt and black pepper to make it complete. The flavor that you get from Organically grown  leeks, broccoli, kale, onions,...

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Blogs 10:28 AM May 20, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Quakers offer silent worship | Religion Notes

Whidbey Island Quakers will hold their regular one hour of silent worship Sunday, May 20, from 4 to 5 p.m., meditating upon the Quaker peace and justice witness.

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updated 1:39 PM May 18, 2012 0

Concern about God’s creatures | Religion Notes

Caring for God’s creatures: Whether you’re concerned for a beloved pet or the humane treatment of all creatures, join this live chat for spiritual solutions.

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updated 1:38 PM May 18, 2012 0

Church welcomes all on Friend’s Day | Religion Notes

All are welcome Sunday, May 20, at the annual Friend’s Day at Oak Harbor Church of Christ, 1000 NE Koetje St. Enjoy warm fellowship, good singing and a great message.

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1:37 PM May 18, 2012 0

Jesus wants his religion back | Religion Notes

Vine & Branches Experimental Church, presents “Jesus Called, He wants His religion back,” Sunday, May 20, at 11:23 a.m. at the Grace by the Sea Anglican Church, 555 SE Regatta Dr., Oak Harbor.

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1:37 PM May 18, 2012 0

Death offers room to grow during life | Faithful Living

Last week, my high school classmates gathered to bid a very fond and love-filled farewell to our Gloria: a dedicated wife, mother of two young adults, a teacher and business owner. Filled with love and a truly beautiful laugh, she danced her way through life and toward her impending passing, gifting family and friends with an open heart and willingness to talk about hope and life and heaven. At the very end she stopped talking, for the next adventure in her life required her full attention. During those few days her cancer’s ferocious attack took second stage to an enticing new life only she could see. Then, with the beauty of a graceful pirouette, she let go and moved into the arms of her parents, whom she had not felt in a long time.

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updated 1:29 PM May 18, 2012 0

Safeway’s "Search For Our Next Chef" Competition Finals

This week is the finals for the Safeway Culinary Kitchens Search For Our Next Chef Competition. On May 16 in Safeway's Culinary Kitchens in Pleasanton, CA the 3 finalists for the event will compete using Safeway's 100% natural, signature brand Open Nature. The finalist were chosen after chefs from across the country competed in San...

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Blogs 8:44 AM May 15, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

DITCH AMBER! I’m saying NO TO DOMINO’S!

I have been biting my tongue since this news came out last week.  I was so upset when I saw so many people excited about the fact that Domino's Pizza had decided to "jump into the Gluten Free pizza game" in all of their locations.  They even admit that the ingredients are Gluten Free and...

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Blogs 8:50 AM May 14, 2012 Gluten Free Foodies, a Community Blog

Redemption through prayer | Religion Notes

Are you struggling with “redeeming the past?” Find out how prayer can help you find peace and security in the present. This chat will be held Tuesday, May 15, 11 a.m., at the Christian Science Reading Room, 720 SW 20th Court, Oak Harbor, or visit jsh-online.com. Call 675-1334.

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updated 1:51 PM May 11, 2012 0

Youth lead Methodist service | Religion Notes

The youth of the Coupeville United Methodist Church will be leading the service on Sunday, May 13, in celebration of Youth Service Sunday. There will only be one service, at 11 a.m. The Youth Group meets every Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Call 678-4256.

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updated 1:51 PM May 11, 2012 0

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