50 years ago

Editor: Lana Townsend

Langley man gets award for research

“Howard F. Sievers of Langley has received the first award to be given by National Asphalt Pavement Association. Sievers, executive vice president of Associated Sand & Gravel Co. in Everett, was given the award at the association’s 11th annual convention held in Las Vegas recently. The Industry Recognition award was given to him as the contractor ‘contributing the most to the asphalt industry during 1965.’ As a member of a research team Sievers developed an improved method for laying asphalt pavement last year.”

25 years ago

Editor: Jim Larsen

Teachers’ vote not to strike is now official

“The slow boat got the boot Monday when the Island County Commissioners agreed to the purchase of a high-powered, 22-foot aluminum patrol boat for the Island County Sheriff’s Department.

“The purchase of a new boat, proposed as part of a boating safety program, was stomped on during political elections last fall, placing it in limbo for many months. The proposal received the board’s unanimous approval earlier this month. “

15 years ago

Editor: Jim Larsen

Storm thrills kids, threatens drivers

“A woman protesting the new Exxon station in Freeland was struck by a car and sent flying through the air Monday, but she came out of the experience in surprisingly good shape. Most people with a broken wrist and badly bruised body wouldn’t consider themselves lucky, but Susan Cyr does. When she saw the huge 1988 Chevrolet Caprice Classic bearing toward her, she had one thought: ‘I’m going to die.’

“Cyr, 41, recounted the experience Monday afternoon, shortly after arriving home from Whidbey General Hospital. She was one of about a dozen protestors out on that bright, sunny morning, waving signs and voicing their objection to the controversial new Exxon gas station project at Fish Road and Highway 525.”