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Falcons win a couple, lose a couple in fastpitch action BY RECORD STAFF
Following two solid wins over Lakewood and Coupeville, the South Whidbey fastpitch softball team is 2-3 in the league and 4-3 overall. “The Lady Falcons won the first game by showcasing the pitching of Rebecca Stratton, who struck out eight Lakewood batters in a row,” said Falcon coach Chuck Burton. “Last Friday, the Wolves came to South Whidbey looking for their first league win, but had trouble dealing with the hot bat of Melanie Murphy, who blasted a home run over the left field fence to help the girls win the game 6-2. Katy Piehler
was the winning pitcher, getting her first league victory.” Then, the dreaded spring break syndrome struck, and with players away on vacation, South Whidbey lost to Archbishop Murphy 5-4, then suffered a 9-0 shutout by Granite Falls on Wednesday. At 4 p.m. Monday, April 13 the girls plan to rally with a win over visiting Sultan. Falcon pitcher Katy Piehler throws while her Tiger counterpart prepares to run in the background during the fourth inning Wednesday. Jeff VanDerford / The Record
Lucy
How many dogs do you know that can run an agility course? Well this five and a half year old is one of them - she can even “shake” hands. In February Lucy came to the WAIF Shelter in Coupeville when her prior owner thought she would be better in a home with children over five years of age. Lucy is a 50lb. Australian Cattle dog mix. We were told “Lucy is loyal”and protective of her family. So come meet her if you want to change the life of this special dog.
Snickers
Snickers is a one year old torti with yellow-green eyes. Since coming to the WAIF Shelter in Coupeville in October, Snickers has made great strides in her socialization. She exudes a happy purr when she is brushed and we have discovered that she loves treats. Meet these and other pets now ready for good homes at the WAIF Animal Shelter, on Highway 20 south of Coupeville, or the Oak Harbor Animal Shelter (Naval Air Station) 360.279.0829 and the Cat Adoption Centers in Freeland and Cat Adoption Center in the Thrift Store on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. Visit WAIF at www.waifanimals.org. Shelter hours are noon to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (360) 678-5816. Oak Harbor and Freeland centers need volunteers. Call 360.678.1366 or write to waifvc@whidbey.net.
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briefly Fishin’ 101 class is next weekend The Fishin’ Club of Whidbey Island wants to share its love of the sport with everyone, even people who haven’t opened a can of worms in a while. The club is holding a Fishin’ 101 session covering the basics of how and where to fish in local waters on April 18. The class is designed for
all ages, from first-timers to those who haven’t “wet a line” in years. “Seasoned fishermen will teach proper gear selection and presentation techniques,” said organizer Kevin Lungren. “Topics range from ‘blue collar’ fly fishing to fishing from the shore and from a boat. Ralph Downes, our local Fish and Wildlife enforcement officer, will give advice on how to stay legal.” The class runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18 at the Bayview Senior Center on Highway 525, across from Sebo’s Hardware. A detailed map of
fresh-water lakes and salt-water ramps and beaches around Whidbey will be supplied. The class will be made up of two sessions; fresh water in the morning and salt water in the afternoon. Pre-registration includes lunch. The fee is $25; send check or money order to: Fishin’ Club, PO Box 1292, Freeland, WA 98249. Add $15 for each family member. For details, call Lungren at 331-5759 to pre-register. Registrations will be accepted at the door on a space-available basis, but there is limited seating.
Youth firearm class starting As part of its ongoing firearms safety program, the Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association is offering a youth education class on Saturday, April 25. The class will cover gun safety, proper handling, sighting, marksmanship and understanding state firearm laws. Instructors will be retired Island County sheriff’s officers. The class is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Call Tom Bond at 1-360-679-4326 for details.
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