I once witnessed a death in a most unexpected place: a parade. The dear man, proudly carrying an American flag…
I should have married one of those guys who put too much tape on their broken eyeglasses and wore pocket…
It would be silly to pretend it never happened, as if thumbing my nose at the indomitable human spirit, but…
Editor’s note: Joan Bay Klope is on vacation this week, but in her absence she sent along a column that…
Those who work construction on our highways lost one of their own last week. A Freeland man, Thomas Hintz, 51,…
Last October my family and I learned that my dad had advanced cancer. The diagnosis came in spits and starts,…
It fills me with pride when asked to explain the work of HELP HOUSE, a shining star of humanity in…
Going out to eat sounded like a great way to celebrate our middle child’s 18th birthday, so we let her…
When people meet ROY ALAN McWILLIAMS, their eyes automatically go to the dark blue ball cap, his favorite, thickly embroidered…
I am a military dependent with children and I don’t expect any special treatment. When it is “offered” I graciously…
Seems like yesterday that they grumped and dallied and complained. In fact, the Klope kids called out, “Just a minute,…
Do you know Marvin? Or someone like him? The Marvin I know is a wonderful husband, a great father, a…
It would be a shame if North Whidbey lost its hometown appeal in the wake of current growth. We’d miss…
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