School district dips into reserves
Some positions saved, others remain on the chopping block
Last Tuesday's Stanwood- Camano School Board meeting brought good news for some district teachers. Staff cuts unanimously passed by the board were different from those proposed two weeks earlier. Instead of cutting 23.5 teachers, the updated plan cuts 13.5. One classified staff position was also added back. Full Story
ROOTS REBORN
Farmers markets return in city and on island Stanwood market in the works, Camano's opened over weekend
Colorful booths featuring local produce, artwork, crafts and products will stretch along SR 532 in the Viking Village parking lot this summer. At least that's the vision for the Stanwood Farmers Market that locals Ellen Bohn and Joseph Vasquez plan to open. Full Story
Bully 101:
Advice on stopping it
For veteran police officer Paul Fiqueroa, the issue of bullying is no laughing matter. After years of working gang-related crimes, Fiqueroa's knowledge of bullying comes from real experiences with teens and violence. Full Story
On the Island
Water quality is topic of CARE meeting Camano Action for A Rural Environment (CARE) will have its regular meeting 7 p.m., Thurs., May 21, at Terry's Corner Windermere office, at the corner of Sunrise and SR 532/East Camano Drive. Full Story
Q&A: Advice on replacing old gutters
Q. We will need to replace our house gutters soon. What are our best options from an environmental perspective? A. First understand clearly why your gutters need to be replaced. Are they rusted or broken? Are the fasteners no longer holding them in place? Or have the gutters leaked and failed to keep water out of your house? Full Story
Ways to keep it simple in your garden
"Simplify, simplify!" said Henry David Thoreau. But you don't have to live in an isolated cabin at Walden Pond to enjoy the benefits of simplification, particularly when it relates to your garden and landscape. Full Story
Top landscaping mistakes to avoid
You certainly want your lawn and garden to look beautiful, but far too often homeowners succumb to making landscaping mistakes. Here are some of the more common gaffes and how to remedy them: • Lawn ornament overkill— Putting too many lawn ornaments into your yard can take away from the natural beauty of the landscape. Full Story
HIRAM J. LLOYD
Hiram John Lloyd, age 95, passed away May 1, 2009 at the Veterans Home in Boise, ID. A graveside service was held Thurs., May 7, at Terrace Lawn Memorial Gardens in Meridian, ID. Hiram was born Feb. 4, 1914 in Jacksonville, Florida to Ruth and Emerys Lloyd. A sergeant in the U.S. Full Story
JAMES F. YANT
James Fredrick Yant, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born Dec. 19, 1942 in Mc- Cook, Nebraska. Passed away May 1, 2009 in Stanwood, WA, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He owned an auto upholstery business for over 40 years. Full Story
LEONA MAGNER
After a few months stay at Josephine care facility, Leona Magner passed away Thurs. night, April 30, 2009. She is lovingly remembered and missed by her husband, Clifford; her children, Linda (and Art) Willard, Patty (and David) Paul, Donna (and Rafael) Stone, and Steve (and Kris) Magner; as well as her 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Full Story
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