“Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, if you mean Dr. Patrice O’Neill’s Freeland Clinic. She’s finally landed another doctor to help her with her busy practice — thanks in part to the taxpayers of the Whidbey Island Public Hospital District.Thomas Harris, D.O., moved into the clinic last week.”
“It’s probably safe to say that as far as the Meridian Trojans are concerned, a Nehf is enough. More than enough.Josh Nehf, a 6-foot-2 junior on the South Whidbey boys basketball team, not only poured in a game-high 23 points while pulling down eight rebounds, but also delivered a momentum-killing, six-point play as the Falcons stunned Meridian 72-58 at Erikson Gymnasium Friday.The victory lifts South Whidbey to 2-3 and into fourth place in the North Cascades Conference and to 3-6 overall.”
Census takers will hit the streets April 1 in an attempt to tally everyone in America and its territories. The resulting counts will determine the number and distribution of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the allocation of about $182 billion in federal money annually.
“Spencer Izett will never have trouble remembering how old he is. Instantly. And down to the month. His birthday will be equally memorable to his parents, Craig and Kathleen Izett, who brought their little boy into the world at 4:39 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2000. The holiday fell a full week before Spencer’s due date, so the couple expected to spend a quiet New Year’s at home.”
Threatening skies and prospects of impending Y2K doom didn’t stop a hearty group of runners and joggers from participating in the New Year’s Eve Millennium Mile and 5k Fun Run sponsored by South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District.
Community Park will grow by 30 acres and youth athletics will have several more fields to play on if voters approve a bond issue submitted by the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District.
“South Whidbey lost a bit of its spark on Wednesday, Jan. 5, when Dorothy Cleveland died 17 months after suffering a stroke. Cleveland would have been 85 on Jan. 31.Many residents have memories of this notable islander.”
“With 14 wrestlers out Thursday night due to illness, injuries, and academic ineligibility, the Falcons nonetheless put a wrestler on the mat in every weight class but one against visiting Lakewood.And several bright performances give the Falcons hope for their best post season in years.”
Island County Sheriff’s investigators say they are looking for a man who may have information on the recent drowning death of an Oak Harbor man.
Descendants of a pioneer island family are making sure 28 acres of waterfront forest and pastures on an old portion of Wilkinson Road are never developed.
“Langley’s Ann Campbell is a gardener, who also loves to cook. So she submitted one of her recipes to Smith & Hawken for their cookbook, and now islanders can share it too.”
“Music, arts, and entertainment on South Whidbey.”
There are opportunities on South Whidbey to learn everything from language to health care or how to build a house.