Naval Hospital Oak Harbor Daulton Richard Scott Webster, 12 pounds, 1 ounce, was born July 20, 2010. He is the…
Maurice and Phyllis Lund recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with an old-fashioned picnic. The couple was married on July 9, 1960 in Spokane, but started their life in Oak Harbor following Maurice’s naval career. In addition to their children, grandchildren, siblings and cousins, many “old” and “not so old” friends gathered to make it a memorable celebration.
I have never rafted down the Colorado River or gone swimming with dolphins; held a koala or zip lined across tree tops. But I have witnessed the Northern Lights. Twice.
Ron and Sue Christensen celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 7. The two were married at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church and have spent their lives together at Dugualla Bay. Ron farmed with his parents for many years and also worked for P & L Construction. Sue spent a few years working at Gerald’s Jewelry. The pair is blessed with four children and six grandchildren.
In the past few years, people learned of a vampire-werewolf-human love triangle that was playing out in Forks. And more recently, people have heard that a battle over Pandora’s box is taking place on our very own Whidbey Island.
Timothy and Shannon Turner of Oak Harbor are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Traci Barrett, to Gary Wisdom, son of Dennis and Paula Terry of Oak Harbor.
Each morning, as I ready myself for the day, I watch “Good Morning America” and find the amount of activity immediately behind Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos quite fascinating. Headquartered in one of the world’s great cities, the program’s studio incorporates massive windows that frame the buzz of humanity and nonstop commerce that is New York City.
Among the baby boomer generation you’ll often hear claims like, “50 is the new 30” or “40 is the new 20.”
The 27th annual National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event, has been scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.
I have lived the great majority of my life in coastal communities. I’ve walked beaches and collected shells; drawn inspiration from the rhythm of ocean waters and spent the happiest of moments gathering and cooking the gifts of the sea.
Dave and Marilyn Nienhuis celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married July 30, 1960 at Ballard First Lutheran Church. They have lived in Lake Forest Park for more than 40 years. They are enjoying their retirement with friends and family as well as camping and traveling.
This year the United Way of Island County is helping children get a good start to the school year by partnering with the Opportunity Council, North Whidbey Lions Club, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and Oak Harbor School District to coordinate “Stuff the Bus,” an opportunity that will provide needy Island County students with proper school supplies to assist each of them with their studies and help build self-esteem.
Last weekend the North Whidbey Help House held its annual “Christmas in July” fundraiser, and though donations came in, Santa wasn’t generous this summer: It doesn’t look like the nonprofit is going to be able to reach its monthly goal.