“With Island County expecting to lose thousands of dollars in state sales tax equalization money next year, with needs increasing at the same time, county commissioners are looking to find a balance between the county’s potential expenses for 2001 and its anticipated revenue. “
“A poorly doused burn pile set a grassy, vacant Freeland lot ablaze Friday afternoon, threatening nearby houses and grasslands.Volunteers from Fire District 3 smothered the grass fire with foam. “
Intergenerational facility possible.
“The Northwest Justice Project, which provides free civil legal help to low-income people across Washington, announced last week the hiring of attorney Kimberly Lloyd to work in Island County. “
“The 2A Falcon boys tennis team beat Lynnwood 5-2 Sept. 25, winning their second meet against teams from the bigger 3A schools. “
Washington State Ferries this week issued a request-for-proposals from boat companies to provide temporary passenger-only service between Clinton and Mukilteo from late November until mid February.
“The MossyBack Morris Men of Seattle and the Vancouver Morris Men of British Columbia will team up for a tour of Morris Dancing on Whidbey this Saturday, Sept. 30. “
Langley Middle School sports results
“Running in their second and final home meet of the year, the Falcons cross country teams were almost perfect in a North Cascades Conference triangular, nearly shutting out visitors Lynden Christian and Nooksack Valley. “
Troubles in the red zone kept South Whidbey from making the football game at King’s Garden High School much closer than it was on Friday night.
“Tom Churchill and Loren Churchill will entertain together at Bayview Hall this Saturday: Tom presenting a sneak preview of his upcoming drama, A String of Pearls, and Loren performing his popular song and character monologues in Alive in Many Voices. “
“Friends of Home Health Care will host tea and feathered fashions in its annual fund-raiser on Saturday. The models will be wearing vintage clothing from the 1930s to the ’60s, featuring fur and feather trimmed hats and coats, and there will also be an auction of birdhouses for the other feathered friends. “
“High school seniors were given the right to drive their cars off-campus during lunch time, but first they had to listen to lectures from several school board members. “
