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    Articles by Jeff VanDerford
    Freeland sewer district announces cost of new sewer system
    Freeland sewer district announces cost of new sewer...
    By Jeff VanDerford • July 13, 2010 6:42 pm

    n case anyone had any doubts, installing a sewer system doesn’t come cheap.
    Depending on the outcome of a possible $10 million federal grant application — sewer district officials will know for sure by mid-August — a Freeland homeowner can expect to pay between $12,900 and $18,400 to hook up to a new sewer system.

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    South Whidbey All Star player Colton Sterba slides back into first when the Central Whidbey pitcher tried to tag him out. The 13/14 South Whidbey boys lost their first game 14-4 on Monday.
    Little League All Star tournament succeeds on many...
    By Jeff VanDerford • July 9, 2010 6:26 pm

    LANGLEY — The little guys and the older players are out of it, but the girls take center stage this weekend.

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    South Whidbey School District continues to cut jobs
    South Whidbey School District continues to cut jobs
    By Jeff VanDerford • July 8, 2010 1:37 pm

    More layoff notices were sent out to South Whidbey School District staff last week — this time to classified employees.

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    Half-marathon coming to Langley
    Half-marathon coming to Langley
    By Jeff VanDerford • July 8, 2010 1:32 pm

    As part of the Choochokam Arts festival this weekend in Langley, the third annual half-marathon will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 11.

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    Kate Watters stretches on Monday at Waterman Field. Watters
    Supporters say new turf at high school will...
    By Jeff VanDerford • July 8, 2010 1:30 pm

    It’s softer, almost bouncy. The green color never fades, it doesn’t need water or mowing and boosters claim the stuff allows athletes to pivot on the run without causing serious injury.

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    Volleyball champ to visit South End
    Volleyball champ to visit South End
    By Jeff VanDerford • July 2, 2010 6:51 pm

    South Whidbey High School volleyball coach Mandy Jones has scheduled two camps in July, one for girls in grades six through eight, the second for high school-age girls.

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    The restrooms at Freeland Park were closed by police after vandals struck over the weekend.
    Weekend vandals trash restrooms at Freeland Park again
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 29, 2010 7:03 pm

    What is it about the restrooms at Freeland Park that attracts vandals?

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    Kelly Scotthanson gets a greeting from her Standard Poodle
    Farm gives pets a home away from home
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 29, 2010 6:56 pm

    When Kelly Scotthanson went searching for a good place to board her dog Justine, she couldn’t find the perfect spot for her poodle on the island.

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    Falcon football co-coach and South Whidbey math teacher Andy Davis is adding to his duties this year. On Friday
    Davis is named new Falcon girls basketball coach
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 29, 2010 6:53 pm

    Some people make great teachers. Others are superlative coaches.
    South Whidbey High School math teacher Andy Davis excels at both disciplines.

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    South Whidbey residents warn they’ll vote no on school bond
    South Whidbey residents warn they’ll vote no on...
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 26, 2010 12:00 pm

    Even before the South Whidbey School Board approved a resolution asking for a $25 million bond on the November ballot, local residents were telling them no way.

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    Brian Grimm sits behind the wheel of a 1950 Packard. An upcoming car show at Bayview Corner will feature special display photos of local racers in their heydays.
    Racers of a bygone era to be on...
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 25, 2010 7:05 pm

    Bayview’s Brian Grimm has an old photo he likes to show folks.

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    Falcon girls basketball coach Henry Pope celebrates Senior Night with his daughter Samantha in February
    Pope takes the reins after shake-up in South...
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 22, 2010 5:22 pm

    For the fourth time in the past five years, the South Whidbey High School boys basketball team will have a new coach.

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    Falcon quarterback Avery Buechner hands off the ball to fullback Mason Shoudy as tailback Sam Lee
    South Whidbey school bond expected to top $25...
    By Jeff VanDerford • June 18, 2010 6:51 pm

    LANGLEY — The South Whidbey School Board has a firmer grip on what it will cost the school district — and taxpayers — to combine Langley Middle School and South Whidbey High School.

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