Wreck at curve injuries two
Two people were injured in what police describe an alcohol-related accident on Heller Road early Sunday morning, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Lane Campbell reported that 32-year-old Rachael Lawson of Oak Harbor was driving a 2002 Volkswagen Passat northbound on Heller Road and failed to negotiate a curve at Ault Field Road.
The car went off the road, through a small wooded area, hit a couple of trees and landed on its top next to the CPO Club parking lot, the deputy said. The accident was reported at 3:38 a.m.
Lawson and a male passenger were both injured and transported to Whidbey General Hospital for treatment. Campbell said Lawson’s injuries required surgery and the man had a broken collar bone.
Campbell said the cause of the accident is under investigation, but it appeared to be caused by alcohol and high speed.
Element closed for nine days
The Washington State Liquor Control Board suspended the liquor license of a popular Oak Harbor nightclub for nine days following two public safety violations.
The Element, located on Bayshore Drive, is not allowed to serve alcohol from 10 a.m. on Nov. 1 to 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10.
The Element received a violation for “allowing an apparently intoxicated person to possess liquor” on July 19.
The club got a five-day suspension for the violation, which will be served consecutive with a four-day suspension as a result of a March 21 violation.
In that case, the Element got in trouble for “allowing minors to frequent / consume liquor.” The club will be able to sell non-alcoholic products during the suspension.
Call the state’s tip line at 1-888-838-3956 to report illegal activity in liquor-licensed establishments.
City prepares veteran honors
Veterans Day is important, particularly in a military community like Oak Harbor which is putting on a major program Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Elks Lodge to honor the men and women who have served their country.
Capt. Gerral David, Commanding Officer, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, will be the main speaker.
The program is themed “Honoring our Nation’s Heroes,” and will include the Oak Harbor High School NJROTC Color Guard, the Daybreak vocal trio, First United Methodist Church Choir, All-Island Community Bank, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge Flag Folding Ceremony and Oak Harbor Mayor Jim Slowik.
Everyone is welcome, particularly all veterans, retired, active duty, reservists and their families. The event is sponsored by The Oak Harbor Area Council, Navy League.
