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Soroptomists of Oak Harbor will be hosting its 20th Annual Christmas Village, Dec. 17 to 23. Hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 8 p.m. on weekends, at Westgate Homes and RV Center at 34264 Highway 20 between Fakkema and Torpedo roads.
Washington, D.C. — Shocked and dismayed, Charla Neuman, Washington state native and Communications Director for a local Congressman, guffawed at a recent column written by prolific editor Jim Larsen, who is well known and respected — despite his cynicism.
“I always expect a good laugh when I read Larsen’s column,” said Neuman, “but he’s outdone himself with this one.”
Whidbey Audubon’s 15th Christmas Bird Count is set for Saturday, Dec. 15, no matter the weather. Groups will use all the daylight possible to count. People may even get out early to look and listen for owls.
December may be the season for partridges in pear trees, but on Dec. 15 people will be scanning Whidbey’s skies, water and woods for all manner of birdlife.
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In the midst of the holiday season, things go on as usual at city hall, with one of the more controversial subjects being the possible renaming of Flintstone Park, the lovely little area on the waterside of Bayshore Drive near Dock Street.
The Oak Harbor girls basketball team used the clutch outside shooting of senior Marcy Manibusan and the inside play of junior Shirley Spears to post a 73-66 come-from-behind victory over the Squalicum Storm on Wednesday night.
Application deadline is Dec. 15
The Oak Harbor City Council will consider reinstating a 6 percent utility tax and raising property taxes by 4 percent at the Dec. 18 meeting.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Garden of Oak Harbor will answer questions about Islam and the Islamic world on Monday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m., at First Reformed Church in Oak Harbor.
Rev. Darryl Rodman of Oak Harbor will speak on his experiences in India on Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Oak Harbor.
When Sprint PCS failed to get a permit earlier this fall to build a 150-foot cellular communications tower on South Whidbey’s Swede Hill Road, people in the neighborhood who formed a group to oppose the structure’s construction were overjoyed.
For most of us the big game seasons are over. A few got real lucky and tagged a real wall-hanger. Others were satisfied with putting some quality wild game into their freezers, while others were pleased with just being able to get out and enjoy the outdoors (at least this is what Jerry Goen uses when he is stuck with tag soup). Year after year many hunters do exactly that. They may run a swab or brush through the barrel, and then they leave it until it is time to get ready for their annual trek into the autumn woods. Year after year, many hunters also make gunsmiths busy with repairs that could have been prevented with some easy post-hunt maintenance.
After the hunt is over, there is no rush to get things done. This “slow time” is the ideal time to do a thorough inspection on your big game rig. Hunting the slick forests, many a hunter has slipped or fallen. While you may think you caught your balance in the nick of time, you may have dinged your rifle. Take the time to go over every inch of your gun. Check the stock for warping, cracks or hairline fractures. Check from buttplate to forend. With many of the synthetic stocks, these minor imperfections will not be a problem, but with a fine piece of walnut, a little crack can turn into a major overhaul if not caught early.
