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County needs Johnson’s leadership
Nov 01 2012, 12:06 PM My vote for Island County Commissioner, District 2, is for Jill Johnson. I have known Jill for over 25 years on the Island and worked with her professionally, personally and served on public committees with her for the City of Oak Harbor. In every aspect of her performance, it was one of proven integrity, motivation and tenacity.
Basketball fundraiser to help injured pastor
Nov 01 2012, 12:07 PM A fundraiser for an injured Coupeville pastor and his family will pit police against firefighters in a battle for supremacy on the basketball court. “We’re bringing the big guns to the game,” laughed Island County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Garden. “I think it’s going to be an all-out war, but I think the cops will come out on top!” Jerry Helm, a Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue firefighter and one of the event organizers, said the rivalry between the two groups is all in fun.
Wolves ousted at volleyball tourney
Nov 01 2012, 12:15 PM Coupeville lost more than a pair of matches at the district volleyball tournament at Lynden Christian Saturday. In addition to losing to Nooksack Valley 3-1 (17-25, 23-25, 25-22, 22-25) and Friday Harbor 3-0 (17-25, 23-25, 23-25), Coupeville lost head coach Toni Crebbin, who announced she is stepping down as leader of the program.
LC clips Wolves in soccer
Coupeville’s Amanda d’Almeida, right, tries to beat Lynden Christian’s Courtney Hollander to the ball. - Jim Waller photo Nov 01 2012, 12:46 PM Looking for some relief from a tough regular season, the Coupeville High School soccer team didn’t find any in the district tournament, losing 6-0 at Lynden Christian Wednesday, Oct. 24. While Lynden Christian (10-6) dominated the first half, going up 2-0, Coupeville (1-16) came out energized in the second and appeared it might get back into the match, controlling the ball the first 10 minutes.
Community Calendar
Nov 01 2012, 12:23 PM The following are some events happening on Whidbey. Here is your chance to learn a new skill, meet new people or just have fun!
Winter gardening for wildlife
Nov 01 2012, 12:26 PM I think it’s safe to say things are back to normal in Western Washington. The rain gutters are making that old familiar burbling noise and dodging mud puddles is once again a normal part of navigating the byways. I could almost swear I heard a collective sigh rise up from a million slug and snail burrows when the first fat raindrops fell. But maybe it was just the wind revving up for a typical October blast.
Neighbors in conflict and a curious woman in a hoodie
Nov 01 2012, 12:30 PM Recent calls to the Coupeville Marshal’s Office: Monday, Oct. 22 8:15 a.m., a deceased deer was blocking the northbound lane in the 18000 block of SR 20. 12:36 p.m., ongoing problem with neighbor on N Main.
Halloween in Coupeville
After parading down Front Street during the Halloween Torchlight Parade on Saturday, the kids answered wacky trivia questions to win prizes. - Elisabeth Murray Nov 01 2012, 1:27 PM Halloween happenings around Coupeville were full of fun and fright!
Search under way for new schools chief
Nov 07 2012, 11:18 AM The Coupeville School Board has appointed a search committee to find the district’s next superintendent. Under the district’s usual practice, the committee members will sign a confidentiality agreement. The committee will identify what the school system wants in its next chief and what qualifications and characteristics that individual should possess.
Truffle teams head to the woods
Truffle-hunting canine Hawkeye leads the way on a walk in the woods with his owner, Georgia Edwards. Edwards teaches the K9 “nosework” classes offered by the South Whidbey Parks and Recreation Department at which dogs learn scent-detection skills. A one-day class this Saturday is aimed at introducing people and their pups to truffle-hunting – a popular rainy-season activity in the Northwest woods, including here on Whidbey. - David Welton photo  Nov 07 2012, 12:13 PM Since moving to Whidbey Island 30 years ago, Maureen Murphy has been plucking chanterelles from the woods of South Whidbey. As a nature lover, horticulturalist and botanist, Murphy loves the experience of heading outdoors on a hunt for edible mushrooms. “To get out into the forest is a really beautiful experience,” Murphy said. “The smells, the fragrances are really potent after the first fall rain.”