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Biologist Victor Scheffer, 103, honored by Langley It's Dr. Victor B. Scheffer Day in Langley.The noted biologist and author turns 103 today. He is a retired professor at the University of Washington and helped found The Nature Conservancy's Washington chapter 50 years ago, said Robin Stanton, Nature Conservancy spokeswoman. Scheffer is still a science adviser for Bird Note, a radio show on National Public Radio. His book, “The Year of the Whale,” triggered the movement to ban whale hunting, Stanton said. He was the first chairman of the U.S. Marine Mammal Commission. Scheffer lives in a retirement community on Whidbey Island. u u u The recent Take a Vet to Lunch event in Stanwood was a sweet success, according the event's founder, Bob Rawe. “The table hosts did an outstanding job,” Rawe said. “Under their initiative, the tables were set ‘Fit For A King.' ” He expressed his thanks to Marcus Bresco, adjutant, Stanwood American Legion Post 92; Sheila Frazier, Eaglesnest Secretarial Service in Marysville; Don and Peggy McKay; Carol Williams with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Women's Auxiliary; Candy Thoreson, Daughters of the American Revolution; Ellen Hiatt Watson; Mike Hamel, Stanwood Auto Parts; Eunice Miller; Kelly Ruhoff; Gloria Hurst, CR&R Chihuahua Rescue & Referral; and Janelle Liberman with Horseshoe Grange. Pastor Dan Sailer of Stanwood offered an opening prayer thanking service members. Terry Woinowsky of Memories Forever showed a video. Speakers included Stanwood Mayor Dianne White, Island County Commissioner John Dean and Marcus Bresco. Stanwood Boy Scout Troop 68 served as the evening's color guard. Ashley Garner of Camano Island sang. The luncheon ended with Boy Scouts pitching in to clean up. Leftover food was delivered to shelters in Everett. u u u There is more to this volunteer job than just personal satisfaction from helping the Arlington Police Department. The department is looking for folks who can devote 10 or more hours a month doing various administrative duties. It also needs a management type to watchdog the volunteer program. For more information, drop by City Hall at 238 N. Olympic Ave. in Arlington. Kristin Banfield, assistant city administrator and city clerk, said volunteers will receive a thank-you dinner, a shirt and a city identification badge. u u u Oak Harbor Lions Club opens its Christmas tree lot Saturday at the Chamber of Commerce, 32620 Highway 20 in Oak Harbor. The lot will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 23 or until the trees sell out. Find a variety of fir trees, with different sizes and prices. “We're banking on this being a good fundraiser this year, as it has been in past years,” said Brenda Cheaqui. “It's one of three major things we do to raise money for our community projects. This is a time of increasing need, so wish us luck.” Kristi O'Harran: 425-339-3451, oharran@heraldnet.com. |
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