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.
“The boarded up 1912 Sears kit house remains standing at the entrance to the Greenbank Farm despite the fact that two move it or lose it removal dates have come and gone, and that farm managers are quite willing to give it away.”
“Everyone knew a facelift was the only answer Facelifts, however, cost money. So countless friends of Island County Senior Services lent their help and support, and now the kitchen at Bayview Senior Center has been rejuvenated. The Island senior meal program is secure for the future.”
“South Whidbey’s emergency fire, medical and law enforcement professionals proved to themselves and locals from Clinton to Freeland that they can handle anything.”
“Playing under hot, sunny skies the way baseball was meant to be played, the South Whidbey American Legion Post 141 team swept a two-game series against Kamiak on Sunday. The tiny crowd leaned back and soaked up the sun as action unfolded on the field. And there was plenty of it.”
“It’s time again for adults, kids and organizations to prepare their masks, costumes, flags or banners for this year’s Procession of the Species, a popular segment of the Maxwelton Fourth of July Parade.”
“At about 6:10 p.m. on June 5, Suzanne Payseur died while scuba diving in the Langley Small Boat Harbor.By 6:16 p.m., she was alive again.Last week, Payseur thanked three Langley citizens and a number of emergency medical and police professionals who helped restart her heart and breathe life back into her lungs.”
“The Clinton Friends of the Library group will hold its annual rummage sale Saturday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bayview Hall.”
“Motorcyclists can win prizes and support Readiness to Learn by participating in the Whidbey Island Poker Ride on Saturday, July 22.”
“Habitat for Humanity of Island County is sponsoring its second annual Playhouse Raffle, with $2 tickets on sale now through July 15 for a chance to win a children’s Victorian Bed and Breakfast-style playhouse, complete with covered porch and stained glass window.”
“Norma Smith, R-Langley, let it be known in April that she will run against Haugen, D-Camano Island, but her official kickoff was on Saturday.”
“Marilee Jolin, a 2000 graduate of South Whidbey High School, left June 14 for Mobile, Alabama, where she is preparing for competition in this weekend’s America’s Junior Miss Program. The finals are Wednesday night, televised on TNN.”
