“New dances, both contemporary and classical, will mark the annual spring concert of the Whidbey Dance Theatre next weekend.Called Sketches of Spring, the production is under the guidance of artistic director Charlene Brown, and will feature two special guests: the Olympic Ballet Theatre and the Peninsula Dance Theatre.The two days of dance also showcase the work of Island choreographers Asharaine Machala, Kyra Barnholt, Amy Windecker and Susan Vanderwood”
“Fastpitch, baseball teams fall to opposition.”
“The Island County Commissioners recently approved a new set of lighting and sign laws that will affect all of Island County outside of the incorporated areas of Oak Harbor, Langley and Coupeville — everything from large business parking lots, to street lights,”
“As good Americans we can’t live without gas. But at two bucks a gallon something’s got to give or we’ll have to park our guzzlers in the driveway and walk, ride share, take a bus, or adopt some similarly socialistic method of transportation.”
Beginning this week the Freeland Post Office is opening a half-hour later each morning.
Island County is struggling to handle all the appeals of property valuations made by the Assessor’s Office.
“After years of fund raising and hard work, the honors of cutting the ribbon to the new Clinton Library went to two of the town’s longest and most esteemed residents — Eva Simmons and Elsie Olkonen.Their hands jointly grasping the scissors, the pair opened a new era — the one in which Clinton residents no longer have to drive to Langley or Freeland to find a library.”
“LMS, SWHS Olympians qualify for brainy showdown.”
Langley Middle School’s 128-member jazz band will perform with other young island musicians in the first all-island school jazz concert Friday.
“Langley’s Small Boat Harbor is not only a haven for Whidbey Island and travelling boaters, but to scuba divers as well, and if the harbor’s popularity continues to grow, its facilities will need some improvements.”
“Playing host to teams from 4A Oak Harbor and Henry Jackson Thursday, the Falcons rediscovered their running legs, jumping springs, and throwing arms in the season opener at Waterman Field.”
“You don’t need a win to provide hope, as the South Whidbey fastpitch team proved in its season opener Wednesday afternoon. The AA Falcons hosted AAA Meadowdale, traditionally one of the better fastpitch teams in the area. And while the hosts did not win, the very respectable 3-0 score sparked a bonfire of hope for the future.”
Island County mental health services saw new cuts in staff and further reorganization of management this week. And more changes could be coming.