Freeland wine shop owners celebrate ten years
Patricia Duff / The Record
Brian Plebanek and Gail Liston, owners of Vino Amore wine shop in Freeland, stand outside the store one sunny day before their 10th anniversary celebration. Below, they give some deserved pats to Koa, the official greeter of the shop, who will celebrate his third birthday on the anniversary of the store May 24.
May 22, 2012
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Top VA Loan Questions From Military Buyers
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China City celebrates 10 years with free buffet Saturday
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From the warm wood floors to the soft, rich colors on the walls, and from the soothing music to the yoga hammocks suspended from the ceiling, it’s clear Sojourn Studios owner Jodi Strevel wants to create an atmosphere of contentment and relaxation as her clients move toward their fitness goals.
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State cooks up new rules for small bakers
The days of Fido begging for a tasty snippet of bread are ending as small-scale bakers producing out of their homes will have to develop a plan to limit kitchen access of young children and pets.
May 4, 2012
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Whidbey Island Real Estate Market Report
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Nichols to build two tractor tugs
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders has landed two more contracts for its popular line of tractor tugs.
April 10, 2012
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Downtown Langley project boosted by big bucks
A nonprofit group aimed at the promotion and preservation of Langley’s small town heritage won a giant victory this week when it secured the city’s pledge to participate in a state tax incentive program.
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Owning a Home on Whidbey Island is More Than a Financial Investment
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Tilth organizes vendors for new market season
South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market is holding a vendor orientation at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 12 at Trinity Lutheran’s community building in the old chapel at 18341 Highway 525 in Freeland.
Past and future farmers, artisans and concessionaires are welcome. Vendors will realize savings this season as there will be no space fee charged, but vendors will pay the usual 10 percent of sales commission up to $200 in gross sales each market day. Space assignments will be made at this meeting. Organizers say every effort will be made to give returning vendors with seniority their previous space. For those interested in a covered booth, a waiting list is being set up.
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Langley's Chocolate Flower Farm gets mention from Food Network
Langley’s Chocolate Flower Farm was recently featured in Food Network Magazine for its 8-acre chocolate-themed garden that was noted for its 6-foot-tall brown sunflowers and cocoa-scented blossoms.
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