Mark Vance of Island Transit is the winner of the local 2011 Bus Roadeo.He will represent Island Transit at the Washington State Bus Roadeo sponsored by WSDOT, Washington State Transit Association, and Washington State Transit Insurance Pool. Eligibility requirements are based on establishing positive reinforcement for operators who are sincerely dedicated to providing the best of service, courtesy, and safety to our customers.The course is based on ten problem areas encountered on a daily basis, and is a seven-minute, scored event. It tests driving skills and safety training.
While growing up my parents always told me that school was my job. They were therefore willing to provide me with modest amounts of spending money if I showed good effort and contributed to the running of the household. When I became a teenager, however, I was expected to work each summer and I agreed with that plan. I grew embarrassed about asking for their spare change. I understood it was time to step up.
The 22nd annual Loganberry Festival at the Greenbank Farm will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and July 24.
Admission is free and parking is $3, which goes toward the Greenbank Farm’s expenses. This year’s greatly expanded festival is themed, “Back to the Farm,” with more than 100 booths and exhibitors reflecting the farm’s role as a center for sustainable agriculture, recreation, environmental education, small-scale economic development and its continued emphasis supporting local artists and artisans.
My friends and family have always known that I can be awakened in the middle of the night, if necessary. Not only will I never be troubled by the intrusion, but I’m quite functional. That’s because I see myself as “on duty” 24/7.
Walking on the beach on Central Whidbey Island provided an unexpected treasure for Mona Lisa Carney.
It’s all about balance, I thought to myself as I stumped through pickle weed and over driftwood before reaching the beach. It was a heavenly day and the tide was exceptionally low. There were clams and mussels to gather and oysters to shuck down by the water, but making my way safely over the logs, hauling a pail and shovel, posed quite a balancing act at moments.
Religion Notes
Vietnam veteran, author and veterans advocate Allen Clark will speak at VFW Post 7392 on Sunday, July 10.
Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with the installation of officers for the 2011-2012 club year.
Whidbey General Hospital was recently honored with a loving gift that will serve as a lasting tribute to the great care provided by its employees.
During his almost 97 years of life, Coupeville resident Trevor Roberts assembled a world-class exotic shell collection and had them artfully displayed in his home. He traveled all over the world to find beautiful and rare specimens. His efforts were featured in the Whidbey News-Times.
As “Eye of the Tiger” began to bump out of the speakers, 14-year-old Oak Harbor resident Casiano Atienza III prepared for his last round of competition. Having already beat out 198 challengers, Casiano had just one battle standing between him and the first place medal.
Are you amazed at the number of times our TV screens have filled with weather-related devastation in recent months? I cannot accurately imagine the extent of the flooding, fire and tornado carnage. I cannot know how so many of our fellow Americans feel. But there are a few things I know I would do if I were caught in such a desperate situation. I’d work through the bottled water and canned goods first. Then I would set into motion some purposeful steps to soothe my family’s mental and spiritual health.
Years ago, when our three kids were in elementary school, my husband and I decided it was important that they experience nature up close and personal on the Olympic Peninsula. I prepared a travel kit for each child, complete with healthy snacks, activity books and brand new markers. Climbing into our van, each with a blanket and pillow covered by a case I made from fabric they picked out themselves, they resembled happy little campers as we made our way down the island and onto the ferry.
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