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    Spooktacular Langley

    PHOTO ESSAY BY DAVID WELTON
    Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
    November 2, 2016

    The Langley Mainstreet Association sponsored a “Spooktacular” Halloween party Monday afternoon.  Costumed merchants and businesses provided treats for young and old in a community-wide family-friendly atmosphere, proving that Langley is one of the happiest seaside towns in the country.

    A costumed child with her hand on skull decoration
    This ladybug was fascinated by the talking skull at Ott and Murphy.
    Jango Fett revealed
    Jango Fett revealed
    A costumed woman with the Dog House in background
    Young Mary Poppins in front of the Dog House
    Child in clown costume
    A hungry shark emerges from a feeding frenzy at Ott and Murphy with sugary treats.
    Man ins "Scream" and girl in cat costumes
    Father “Scream” is a source of family pride.
    Child embraced by "alien" accompanied by two "FBI agents"
    FBI agents investigate the kidnapping of a child by a green alien.
    Woman ladling soup into bowl
    The elfin chef at Portico serves hot corn chowder on a chilly afternoon.
    Costumed children looking at decorated cupcakes
    All were invited to a “Trunk or Treat” at the Langley United Methodist Church parking lot for a tailgate carnival, games, cider, and cupcakes.
    Costumed child by decorated trunk of a van.
    A happy creature feasts at a trunk-load of Halloween goodies.
    Costumed man holding basket of candy for child to choose from.
    David Tiller distributes treats at Whidbey Island Natural.
    Woman in witch costume behind skeleton decoration
    A fierce beast and a wicked witch stand guard over the candy kettle at John L Scott Real Estate.
    Woman with slice of pizza.
    A hungry mom scores a slice from Village Pizzeria.
    Minding grandaughter’s umbrella when she enters a crowded store
    Minding grandaughter’s umbrella when she enters a crowded store

    David Welton is a retired physician and staff photographer for Whidbey Life magazine. 

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