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    Pet photos with Santa help Whidbey Animals’ Improvement...
    By Kathy Reed • December 16, 2014 5:37 pm

    Wesley Worrel is afraid of snakes. “Sometimes I have nightmares about boa constrictors,” Worrel said.

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    Class’s mission is nutrition
    Class’s mission is nutrition
    By Kathy Reed • February 11, 2013 10:15 am

    A two-day class, Mission Nutrition, will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26-27 at the Naval Operational…

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    VFW serves  breakfast
    VFW serves breakfast
    By Kathy Reed • February 6, 2013 10:17 am

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 in Oak Harbor will be holding two breakfast fundraisers this month. The Men’s…

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    PBYMF meetings set
    PBYMF meetings set
    By Kathy Reed • February 1, 2013 10:14 am

    The PBY Memorial Foundation board meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Flyers restaurant in Oak…

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    Dance group gathers for foot-stompin’ good time
    Dance group gathers for foot-stompin’ good time
    By Kathy Reed • January 31, 2013 5:33 pm

    It’s toe-tapping fun that has been on Whidbey Island for 40 years, and members of the Whidbey Whirlers would like to share the pleasure of square dancing with anyone who’s willing to learn.

    “It’s fun set to music,” said square dance fan Harold Gates, 87.

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    DAV meets at new location
    DAV meets at new location
    By Kathy Reed • January 31, 2013 10:13 am

    Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 has changed the location of its monthly meeting. The group’s regular meeting will be held…

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    Run with your sweetheart
    Run with your sweetheart
    By Kathy Reed • January 30, 2013 10:12 am

    There will be a Sweetheart Run at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The 5K…

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    Get your ham radio license
    Get your ham radio license
    By Kathy Reed • January 29, 2013 10:16 am

    Anyone who’s ever thought of becoming a ham radio operator has a chance to make it happen. The Island County…

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    US Navy Band to play in Puyallup
    US Navy Band to play in Puyallup
    By Kathy Reed • January 27, 2013 10:19 am

    Residents of Western Washington have the opportunity to hear the United States Navy Band, Washington, D.C. perform a free concert…

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    Celebrate the season of love
    By Kathy Reed • January 26, 2013 10:15 am

    Longtime military spouses share stories and secrets Ah, l’amour.  This time of year we are awash in the Cupids, the…

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    Meet MikeWelding
    By Kathy Reed • January 26, 2013 9:52 am

    Mike Welding may be new to the Pacific Northwest, but he is no stranger to the tasks awaiting him as…

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    Liberating moments
    Liberating moments
    By Kathy Reed • January 25, 2013 5:34 pm

    His story would make an incredible movie. Listening to World War II Army veteran Leo D. Hymas share the details…

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    Skirts flare as dancers twirl around the floor at the Coupeville Recreation Hall during one of the Whidbey Whirlers’ regular Saturday night dances. Below
    Whidbey Whirlers offers lessons on traditional square dancing
    By Kathy Reed • January 25, 2013 6:15 pm

    It’s toe-tapping fun that has been on Whidbey Island for 40 years, and members of the Whidbey Whirlers would like to share the pleasure of square dancing with anyone who’s willing to learn.

    “It’s fun set to music,” said square dance fan Harold Gates, 87.

    “Square dancing is not only a lot of fun, but it’s great exercise and it’s good for mental acuity, too, because you have to pay attention to the calls,” said Bob Berka. He and his wife, Linda, are co-presidents of the Whidbey Whirlers.

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