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Mitch Meffert and his family.

Wolf Nation has taken a hit with the sudden passing of Mitch Meffert.

I knew him in passing, as his daughter Kaela appeared here on Coupeville Sports during her days as a softball slugger, and he was one of her biggest fans.

Kaela was part of a group of bright, talented diamond warriors, uniting with teammates like McKenna Somes, Kylie Van Velkinburgh, and Anya Leavell and coach Mimi Iverson to torch rivals.

Mom Jennifer Meffert owns and operates JennyBean Custom Coffee, which has been putting out a superior product here on The Rock for a decade-plus.

As Mitch’s family, which also includes son Noah, move forward, they could use a boost from their community.

Friends have launched a fundraiser on GiveSendGo, with the proceeds doing to help “alleviate the financial burden that comes with loss, allowing the Meffert family to focus on healing and honoring Mitch’s memory.”

Mitch touched the lives of countless individuals with his love for the Lord, compassionate heart, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends,” said Derik Vrable.

“His warmth and generosity knew no bounds, and his absence leaves a profound emptiness in our hearts.

“With your generous donations, we will assist the Meffert family with medical bills, memorial expenses, and other unforeseen costs that may arise during this difficult period.

“Your love and support mean the world to the Meffert family as they navigate this journey of grief and remembrance.”

 

To help the family:

https://www.givesendgo.com/GBXW9

 

To support JennyBean Custom Coffee:

https://www.jennybeancoffee.com/

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Have an eggs-cellent Easter by letting someone else do the work while you take the credit.

The Coupeville High School cheer squad is running a fundraiser in which the Wolves set up your holiday hunt while you relax.

In return, your bucks help the CHS spirit crew fund their own activities.

For more info on the “Egg My House” event, hop back up to the photo above for all the pertinent info.

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“I can’t do all the work myself!” (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Stir the mussels, help fill the (financial) pot.

The Coupeville Booster Club is looking for a few good volunteers to help out with one of its biggest fundraisers.

That would be the annual Mussel Fest, which is set for Mar. 2-3 this go round.

The booster club serves up warm food to festival goers, with the resulting money helping them fulfill their goal of being the wind beneath the wings of Coupeville athletes.

While you get bonus points if you have a food handlers’ card, no prior experience is needed, as the club will teach you to duel with the briny buggers on the fly.

“We just need new blood,” said booster club mover and shaker Leann Leavitt with a laugh.

“I’m not sure how many more years I can convince (my husband) Nate to cook these for an entire weekend.”

 

To sign up, pop over to:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49A4AC2AA2FB6-47806900-booster?fbclid=IwAR2Uxko79hg-gYLYqyhNbuMv_n2lmJMLrWyc8TTzaUuqYouGmNefBG3ZNfw#/

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Garth Batchelor (far left) was deeply committed to helping both his own children and their friends play sports. (Photos courtesy Jenny Dill)

There are Wolves, Falcons, and Wildcats, but ultimately, it’s one Whidbey for those involved in sports.

The unexpected death of Garth Batchelor Tuesday leaves a huge hole for the South Whidbey community, and I’m asking Wolf Nation, if possible, to join in helping them.

Batchelor, who along with his wife Olivia, grew up on the south end of the island, was an avid little league coach and athletic supporter.

All three of the couple’s children — Brent, Morgan, and Levi — are strong multi-sport athletes who provided great competition for Coupeville.

Even as I gently harassed Olivia during her own coaching days, imploring her to transfer her children to the middle part of Whidbey, they remained steadfast Falcons — something I respect.

Garth, Olivia, and their children.

This will be a very tough time for the family, beginning with the fact Garth was the primary source of income for the Batchelor’s.

If you have the ability to financially help, please consider doing so. If not, pass on info to others.

Together, we can help keep alive the idea of “One Whidbey,” a band of small-town folk standing together regardless of what school colors we wear.

 

For more info and to help, pop over to:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/garth-batchelor?qid=2bba1deffa870353f4dcd8e76f3d2df6

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Attacking each day with a winning attitude.

The kid is a righteous lil’ dude.

Samantha Wanek, who I used to work with, and Devin Prescott, who attended Coupeville schools like his siblings, are in need of our support.

I would ask Wolf Nation to consider helping out.

Samantha’s nine-year-old son, Ezra, who I met a couple of times when he was younger, is about to undergo open heart surgery.

He was a bright, outgoing kid, who reflected a lot of his mom’s best qualities, and recent photos show his winning personality shining through.

Open heart surgery is a tough journey for anyone, much less a young guy who is still in single digits.

As they go through the surgery, and the recovery period, Samantha, Devin, Ezra, and his siblings will need help with financial matters.

For more info and to join their support group, pop over to:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/comfortable-recovery-for-ezras-open-heart-surgery

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