“For the first time in years, the risk for brush and forest fires on South Whidbey has crept into the moderate range. A week of hot, sunny weather has left lawns brown and exposed soils dusty from Clinton to Greenbank.”
Hundreds gathered Thursday outside Freeland Hall for the celebration of Jesse Travis’ life.
“It may well be that no pair of newlyweds have ever been grand marshals at the Maxwelton Fourth of July Parade.But this year, Darrell Green, a lifelong Maxwelton farmer, and his new wife, Sandy Dolstad-Green, will ride at the figurative head of the parade.They’ve been married just a year.”
Park deli keeps athletes going.
“On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, thousands of Southenders will gather at two public celebrations in Freeland and Clinton, and at hundreds of private parties in every local community.”
“Imagine playing baseball, hitting a short fly ball that drops into left field, and running 90 feet to first base to beat the throw by a second or two.Now imagine that you’re 3-and-a-half feet tall and trying to do the same thing.”
Several changes in policy were reviewed and updated approved by the South Whidbey School Board Tuesday night.
Information about conservation in the state
“On Thursday, June 29, Christ the King Church Choir from Kampala, Uganda will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Coupeville High School Performing Arts Center.”
“For the past 16 years, Setter Ridge Kennel in Clinton has won various awards at the English Setter National Specialty dog show. This year, the next generation of handlers earned major honors.”
New program still open to students.
South Whidbey’s busy 4th of July season kicks off Thursday when the Kiwanis Club fireworks stand opens at noon at its Ken’s Korner location.
The fledgling fastpitch team Intensity has been so successful is has been kicked up from the B to the A division.