To the editor:

Please send a big thank you to the Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce and Aaron Terada, manager of Fort Ebey State Park, for putting on the Central Whidbey Jingle Trail Run & Walk on Dec. 6 on some of the Fort Ebey State Park trails.

The chamber’s volunteers and Aaron are to be commended for providing a chance for young and old alike to get out of the house and enjoy some time in the woods.

The run and the walk went off without a hitch — a tribute to planning and foresight. The trails were the only challenge of the day.

Fort Ebey State Park is my running “home,” and I was personally proud of the total lack of trash left behind. The people, both participants and spectators took the time to clean up before leaving.

My personal thanks to all.

John Morelock

Coupeville