Parks district approves fat budget for next year
Nov 20 2009, 4:47 PM
When the South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District goes to voters in February for a renewal of its levy, it won’t be asking for an increase.
The district doesn’t need the money.
Balancing revenues — from the levy, paid programs and... More ›
South Whidbey wrestlers young, but eager to start
Nov 20 2009, 5:00 PM
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Last season, three South Whidbey wrestlers qualified for regional success, but failed to get to the zenith of high school wrestling — the Mat Classic in the Tacoma Dome.
They are determined that this year will be different.
“I’ve been running... More ›
Women of Weya make art inspired by necessity
Nov 18 2009, 8:00 AM
Imagine the life of a woman subsistence farmer in the dusty outback of rural Zimbabwe.
Now picture that same woman, farmer, mother, and head of household producing art for the American market.
Such a dream did come true for many... More ›
Fair-trade store to close its doors
Nov 12 2009, 11:00 AM
La Vida Verde, a Freeland business specializing in imported free-trade furniture and other items, is going out of business after 19 years.
“It’s been a rough decision, but it got tiring swimming up stream for this long,” said owner Kris... More ›
WHIDBEY RECIPES | Some words were never uttered in polite company
Nov 18 2009, 11:40 AM
Once upon a time, during a visit to my grandmother in West Seattle, I accidentally said the S-word in front of my grandmother.
Her instant reply was, “Margy, if you wouldn’t hold it in your hand, what is it doing... More ›
Local churches announce topics of Sunday services
Nov 20 2009, 4:43 PM
‘Answering Life’s Highest Calling’
Pastor Darrell Wenzek will preach Sunday at South Whidbey Community Church on the topic, “Answering Life’s Highest Calling,” based on 2 Timothy 2:22-26.
The adult forum Sunday is at 8:30 a.m. and features... More ›
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Healthcare professionals deserve our support
Nov 18 2009, 9:00 AM
To the editor:
I wish to comment on a letter to the editor from Craig Weinston, who was unable to resist criticizing the headline in the Record covering H1N1 and entitled: “Island County Hammered.” He feels it was irresponsible for... More ›