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Holiday magic: The Ballet Slipper presents “The Nutcracker”
Alyssa McLeod dances the part of Clara in the Ballet Slipper’s “The Nutcracker.” The 10-year-old said she enjoys playing Clara because not only does she get to dance a lot, but she also gets to act. - -- Dec 04 2012, 2:55 PM Nothing warms the spirit like holiday cheer, and there will be plenty of that in the Ballet Slipper production of “The Nutcracker.” Three performances will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 at Oak Harbor High School.
Teddy bears galore and more: High school students collect 1,050 stuffed animals for children in need
Oak Harbor High School freshmen collected more than 1,000 stuffed animals in their Teddy Bear Drive with Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor. Students pictured from left to right are Carly Crowther, Suzanne Kaltenbach, Krista Alamo and Deja Bunch. The pile of donated stuffed animals was deep enough to cover students Joseph Thayer and Nathan Larsen. - Rebecca Olson / Whidbey News-Times Dec 04 2012, 2:59 PM There’s nothing like a fuzzy stuffed animal to cuddle with in tough times. Thanks to the work of the freshman class at Oak Harbor High School, 1,050 stuffed animals will find new homes with children in crisis.
Resident attempts to circumcise self, see-through skirt leads to complaints | Island Scanner
Dec 04 2012, 2:59 PM Oak Harbor Police The following items were selected from reports made to the Oak Harbor Police Department:
Approved easement adds protection for Greenbank
Dec 04 2012, 3:01 PM Years of work to add another layer of protection to the Greenbank Farm came to fruition this week. The Board of Island County Commissioners Monday approved a $335,000 conservation easement for the agriculture, recreational and environmentally sensitive land located at the publicly owned farm. The easement is funded by Conservation Futures Funds awarded by the commissioners in 2011.
Coupeville council approves curbside recycling program
Coupeville resident Sally Fox tosses in the last of her recyclables at the recycle center just outside of town on Highway 20. Later that evening, the Coupeville Town Council unanimously adopted a curbside program for town residents. - Justin Burnett/Whidbey News-Times Dec 04 2012, 3:05 PM Mandatory curbside recycling was ushered into Coupeville last week to the tune of “yeahs” and clapping from town council members. After years of working on the proposal with the town’s hauler, Island Disposal, the council voted unanimously to approve a new contract with the firm that includes curbside pickup.
BBBS is a program community should be supporting | Editorial
Dec 04 2012, 3:05 PM I was fortunate as a child to have parents who were actively involved. My mom helped me sell Girl Scout Cookies, my dad planned all our camping trips and they were at every tee ball game.
Urge parks board to investigate thoroughly | Letters
Dec 04 2012, 3:09 PM Several years ago, my wife and I retired to Oak Harbor. We have both used the pool for therapy for our arthritis and lap swimming.
Oak Harbor football team receives sportsmanship award
Dec 06 2012, 8:36 AM For the second time in three years, the Oak Harbor High School football team has earned the John Trotto Sportsmanship Award.
Wolves lose more than game | Boys basketball
Dec 06 2012, 9:36 AM The Coupeville boys basketball team lost 57-25 at University Prep in Seattle Tuesday, Dec. 4, but the mark in the loss column wasn't the only setback.
Oak Harbor handles Snohomish surge | Boys basketball
Dec 06 2012, 9:36 AM Weathering a third-quarter uprising by host Snohomish, the Oak Harbor High School boys basketball team defeated the Panthers 58-49 Tuesday, Dec. 4.