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Pearl Harbor vet honors his shipmates
Maurice Vincent, 91, of Darrington, might not seem like a man on a mission upon first glance. For many hours Friday, he stood in Stanwood's Haggen Food and Pharmacy's lobby, next to a small folding table adorned with World War II memorabilia, including a model of the USS Arizona battleship, while most shoppers walked past without a word of recognition. Full Story
State budget creates longterm deficit
Legislator says —
State Rep. Norma Smith sees the legislative session in shades of gray. Although the 2009-11 budget was challenging and created some concerns, positive legislation did occur behind the scenes, Smith said. Smith voted against both the capital and operating budgets. She did so because of what she sees as a serious flaw. Full Story
Donations down at shelter
Monthly expenses are more than revenue in Camano Animal Shelter Association's (CASA) pocket book. However, CASA's budget situation isn't as serious as it was in March of last year, said Martha Huyler, CASA board treasurer. The influx of donations that came in then, when CASA was threatened with possible closure, helped start off 2009, she said. Full Story
Memorial Day is for patriots
Guest Editorial
The following guest editorial was written by David K. Rehbein, national commander of the American Legion. In some circles, patriotism has become a synonym for arrogant or jingoistic. Some people even use it as a political weapon: "Don't question my patriotism," they say. Full Story
On the Island
County commissioners' special session The Board of Island County Commissioners will meet in special session Tues., May 19, 6 p.m. at Camano Senior and Community Center to consider adoption of a new zoning classification called the Camano Gateway Village Zone and development regulations applicable within the new classification following public comment. At 6:30 p.m. Full Story
Indoor air quality affects everyone
Are you concerned about your indoor air quality? You should be. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has listed the number one pollution problem in America is indoor air pollution. Controlling the air quality in your home, office and car can reduce allergy and asthma symptoms. Many people with allergies stay indoors when outdoor air is full of pollen and spores. Full Story
SALLY VOOGD
Sally Voogd was born Sept. 21, 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT and passed away May 5, 2009 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. Sally Jean Hunt grew up in Idaho and moved to Tacoma, WA as a young girl during World War II. In 1950, she moved to Seattle and graduated from Ballard High School in 1951. During those high school days, she met Frank Voogd. Full Story
VERNA L. MILLER
Entered this world July 22, 1944, and went home to be with her Lord April 9, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Charley Ray Miller, Sept. 10, 1936 - July 25, 2004. Full Story
FRED C. PHILLIPS
On April 30, 2009, after a courageous fight against cancer, Frederick Charles Phillips quietly passed away surrounded by his loving family. On Dec. 31, 1941, Fred was born to Catherine (Dunham) Bamer and George Phillips in Brainerd, MN. Full Story
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