Ebey's Forever Fund helping home owners

In just three years, the Ebeys Forever Fund granted $200,000 to help preserve history on Central Whidbey.

Having just released the names of the 2013 grant recipients, new projects are already underway.

Ebeys Forever Fund was able to issue double the funds than in previous years.

This year $100,000 is being divided between 13 projects aimed at preserving the historical integrity of buildings in Ebeys Reserve.

Were really seeing a significant amount of support ripple across the island, said Mark Preiss, reserver manager.

Projects include replacing roofs, windows and siding on many structures including the Comstock Barn, located on Ebey Road near Hill Road, and the Old County Court House on Madrona Way.

Projects help sustain that building for future use, for future generations, Preiss said.

One project already underway is the Perkins House, which was built in 1890 on Ebey Road.

Through new ownership, the house is getting a major makeover to revert it back to its original appearance.

Annie Kidd Matsov, historical architect for the reserve, said the Perkins House had some modifications to windows and doors over the years as well as additions.

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Ebey's Forever Fund helping home owners