Hospital foundation unveils new kiosk
The Whidbey General Hospital Foundation recently debuted a kiosk in the hospital lobby with an electronic display for community and hospital information.
Local woodworker Gary Leake was commissioned to create the kiosk of maple and purpleheart. Hospital workers said the new kiosk is getting rave reviews for the elegant cabinet encasing the modern digital display.
The display welcomes hospital visitors and public announcements are updated daily from the hospital’s community relations office.
“I love having the ability to share timely information through a communication tool that provides understanding and mutual value for Whidbey General Hospital and our community,” said Trish Rose, the hospital’s community relations coordinator.
Council to talk about old fire hall
The Langley City Council will discuss what to do with the old fire hall on Second Street once the fire department moves to its new digs at the council’s meeting tonight.
Fire District 3 is building a new fire hall on Camano Avenue across the street from the Island County Fairgrounds.
The fire station is expected to be open this fall, and that will leave the city-owned old fire hall empty. The city will then need to find a new tenant or a new way to use the property to offset the loss of revenue from Fire District 3.
The fire district paid $2,500 in rent each month for the hall.
The council will tackle the topic at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Langley City Hall.
County road work to start in August
Drivers can expect delays as road repairs get underway this summer in Island County.
Krieg Construction, Inc. will be doing overlays starting on Aug. 15 on Ault Field Road. Work will then progress southward and should take five weeks, weather permitting.
Segments of the following roads are scheduled for paving: Johnson Lane, Jones Road, Conniston Way, West Beach Road, Ebey Road, Harbor Hills Drive, Furman Street, Cultus Bay Road, Parkside Lane, Fiver Place, Copse Lonin Place, Holbrook Road, King Drive, East Harbor Road, Vanderwell Road, Buckhorn Street, Even Down Way, Terry Road, Nimitz Drive, Decker Road, Maxwelton Road-Langley Road right-turn lane, NE Fourth Street.
Price is Right Sale returns to Langley
Tables can still be rented for the Baby Island-Saratoga Club’s annual treasure sale this Saturday.
The nonprofit club is holding its “Price is Right Sale” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19 on the clubhouse lawn located at 3616 Saratoga Road, Langley.
Others who want to join in the sale can rent a table for $10 by calling Sandie at 730-1654. Tables are provided and renters keep their profits.
The Baby Island-Saratoga Club meets for monthly potlucks. All islanders are welcome share in conversation, food and efforts to support other nonprofits on the island.
Teens can drop in for SummerFun
SummerFun is still going strong for teens looking for a place to hang out.
SummerFun is held in the Backroom and the Side Yard of South Whidbey Commons/ Island Coffeehouse & Books in Langley, from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 26.
Middle schoolers and high schools can try an art project or create their own artwork with art supplies in the Backroom, or bring an instrument to strum, tap or toot on for impromptu music. Drop-ins can grab a favorite game — Apples to Apples, Cranium, chess — and take on all challengers, or just hang out and talk. There are snacks, too.
For those feeling creative, an Open Art Studio is led by Sarah Manchester on Wednesdays, any time from 11 to 1 p.m. All materials are provided for free.
For more information call the South Whidbey Commons at 221-0127.
MoveOn holds Obama bake sale
Following up on the success of a previous sale, MoveOn Whidbey is hosting another “Baking for Obama” sale at the Bayview Cash Store Hub.
The next sale is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19. MoveOn Whidbey is the local active branch of MoveOn.org, and proceeds will go to MoveOn’s political action fund to help pay for ads promoting Obama and other progressive candidates running in the November election.
At the June 21 bake sale, MoveOn Whidbey netted more than $700.
Carolyn Tamler, the Whidbey council coordinator, hopes they’ll do even better this time.
Items are priced at $1 for a large cookie, $2 for a brownie or large bar cookie and $3 for specialty items. There will also be some cakes donated by Maggie Korvin of Ovations Catering, Beach Cabin, Patrick Marshall of Harry’s Pizza and MoveOn bakers that will be priced individually.
To donate items for the sale or to get more information, contact Tamler at carolyntamler@whidbey.net or 222-6820.
Port will set up recycling stations
The Port of South Whidbey plans to install special containers to collect fishing line for recycling.
The program is part of an effort by Washington State University Extension and Beach Watchers to reduce the amount of discarded fishing line responsible for entanglements and possible death of local marine life.
Round PVC pipes for collecting fishing line will be installed at Bush Point, Clinton Beach park and Possession Beach Waterfront Park.
“It’s an easy way to capture derelict fishing gear before it gets back in the water,” said port manager Ed Field. “It allows for immediate disposal and meets the port’s goal of environmental awareness.”
Eventually, 20 containers will be installed around Whidbey Island. The project is funded by a grant from the state Department of Ecology. The fishing line will be picked up on a weekly basis, stored at the Admiralty Head lighthouse and taken to Burlington for disposal.
