Life
From boot camp romance to golden wedding anniversary
By JOANN HELLMANN
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Exceptional Academy builds skills, new homes
Two young men have been setting an example for their peers with disabilities.
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Whidbey diver-turned-citizen scientist provides ongoing data
Kocian started diving rivers and freshwater quarries in Czechoslovakia in 1964.
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Drama Club brings chaos, laughter to stage
Mystery fans are invited to solve some murders that took place on Oak Harbor High School’s stage.
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Langley’s mystery weekend is set for Feb. 24-25
Who killed this year’s victim in the aptly named “The Silence of the Mime?”
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Let the good times roll this Fat Tuesday
Goosefoot plans to host its 8th annual Mardi Gras party at Bayview Community Hall.
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Whidbey farmers collaborate to create children’s book
A children’s book gently explains the process of ethically raising and harvesting turkeys.
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Woodhaven science fair explores herbal arts
Ninth and tenth graders displayed aromatic products they made themselves for the Herbal Science Fair
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Freeland man invents new pocketknife
Dan Vorhis developed the Raider Creek – a knife named after his favorite hiking trail in Coupeville.
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Farm school seeking more Whidbey applicants
Residents might want to consider applying for a spot in the Organic Farm School’s core program.
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The nose knows: Class teaches dogs, owners to find scents
South Whidbey resident Georgia Edwards has taught nosework classes for more than a dozen years.
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How to spell hilarious: Whidbey Playhouse takes on prepubescent angst
Whidbey is invited to laugh and reflect with this musical where the audience is part of the show.
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Our January weather draws close attention from a young forecaster
Jonathan Pulley is an amateur weather forecaster and the moderator of Whidbey Island Weather.