Though their sacrifices occurred on foreign lands far away from home and their families, South Whidbey residents held those lost close to their hearts Monday morning.
The odds were already stacked against Don “Juan” Wentworth before he joined the U.S. Army in August 1946.
At 16 years old, he forged military documents to enlist. He was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 113 pounds — roughly 10 pounds less than the minimum — and was eager to abandon a rocky life at home in the Olympia area. Thanks to a sympathetic sergeant, official documents recorded him as being 125 pounds. Wentworth, who turns 86 on June 2 and lives in Freeland, went on to serve in the military for over 30 years in active and reserve roles. He’ll be among the many veterans who will participate in Monday’s Memorial Day service at Bayview Cemetery, beginning at 11 a.m.
South Whidbey sophomore girls golfer Kolby Heggenes had the best round of her life this week.
Making good on plans to trim staff, the South Whidbey School District announced it has reduced 6.5 teaching and administration positions. The cuts will go into effect at the end of the school year.
Some questions will have easy, factual answers. Others will take several months to answer.
It was the kind of shot South Whidbey junior boys golfer Ian Saunsaucie hoped for all season. And it earned him a berth to the class 1A state championships.
At this point, South Whidbey track and field’s goal is simple: advance as many athletes through each round of postseason competition as possible. The Falcons will have plenty of opportunities to do just that this week at the bi-district meet May 19 and 21 at King’s High School in Seattle.
A vision to make Langley a destination for art lovers took a step toward reality this week.
Fast or slow Internet speeds can be a deal breaker for South Whidbey real estate agents.
It was teammates facing teammates Wednesday afternoon during the girls tennis 1A District 1 tournament at South Whidbey High School. Fortunately for the Falcons, they were playing against one another in the final matches of the singles and doubles brackets.
Despite having battled its way through two loser-out matches, South Whidbey boys soccer still faces in an uphill climb in the bi-district tournament.
It’s make or break time for South Whidbey baseball.
Fourth-year South Whidbey golfer Tarra Moore has wanted to knock King’s off its pedestal for years.
