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August 31, 2010

Happenings

Life Goes On
Lessons from Ted Jansen

When I taught English at Stanwood High School, I had a reputation for being the “go-to girl” when there was a problem with an administrator, and I tangled with many superintendents and principals over the years. Unfortunately, that seems to be a large part of the traditional relationship between faculty and administration. Full Story

News Files

100 YEARS AGO (1910) Frank Nicks will haul children from Dist. 4 to Stanwood schools. The farming demonstration train was in Stanwood where 500 people visited. Speeches on women’s suffrage were given at Silvana’s T.U. hall. 90 YEARS AGO (1920) Rev. Berge was the pastor at Village Tabernacle in Cedarhome. Full Story

Hallie Price

Hallie Price will be honored as the “featured artist” at the annual “Roaming Artists” show on 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 4 and 5 at the Camano Multi-Purpose Building, 141 N. Full Story

Camano girl wins essay contest

A Stanwood High School student, McKenzie Baker, of Camano Island, won first place in the “Living Evergreen” essay contest sponsored by Snohomish County and Allied Waste. Baker was one of two first-place winners in two age categories who received $200 U.S. treasury bonds. Full Story

Angus winner

Zach Wilson, of Stanwood, was named reserve champion in junior showmanship at the 2010 Washington Angus Association Junior Angus Show, July 30-31 in Moses Lake. Full Story

Basic dinghy sailors

Above, George Biehl, Kenny Fenley, Heather Biehl and Austin Biehl finished a course in basic dinghy sailing offered by Camano Sail and Power at Camano Island State Park. Full Story

Meditation
Pruning

As I write this article, Kevin is outside my window, chainsaw blaring, as he trims a few of the trees that border my neighbor’s property. I typically enjoy work like that, but this requires the work of a professional. Kevin has done this work for years, uses the saw like a scalpel, and knows the consequences of his cuts. Full Story

Engaged

Emily Christine Smith, daughter of Beth and Jeffrey Smith of Stanwood, and Andrew Steven Krona of Sultan, Wash., announce their engagement to be married. Full Story

Vows

At 11 a.m. on April 17, 2010, Keith Pranghofer and Angela Crowe exchanged vows before family and friends at a beach ceremony in beautiful Key West, Florida. Full Story