MEDITATION
'He painted outside the lines'
Recently, I conducted a memorial service for a woman local to our community. She lived a full and colorful life. As I prepared for what I was to say, I found myself thinking that if this woman had lived 2,000 years ago, she would have found Jesus quite compelling. Full Story
Eagle Scout
Donald A. McLees, a member of Boy Scout Troop #46, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout Nov. 20, 2008. His project was to erect a privacy fence at the United Methodist Church parsonage. It included removal and cleanup of brush and trees, as welling as putting up the new fence. The Troop Court of Honor was held May 15 at the church. Full Story
Births
Valley General Hospital, Monroe: Ashley and Jeffrey Homan of Stanwood, a girl, April 10, 2009. Cascade Valley Hospital, Arlington: Nikole Abuhl and Joshua Ahlberg of Camano Island, a boy, April 23, 2009. Maryann Montez and Cory Sheelar of Stanwood, a boy, April 24, 2009. Full Story
New hairstylist
Kim's Cut Above welcomes new hairstylist Jeanette Mempa. Mempa has over 30 years experience working in a salon, doing bridal parties and runway work. She specializes in cutting, dimensional coloring and texturing services customized to fit each person's lifestyle. Phone 625-1162 to schedule an appointment Tuesday through Saturday. She offers $5 off all pre-booked appointments through June. Kim's Cut Above is located across from the Stanwood Middle School. Full Story
NEWS FILES
EARLY HISTORY Henry Jones was the master and owner of a steamboat business here. Emil Frederick Bartz was operating the Stanwood Hotel. 100 YEARS AGO (1909) Alexander Robertson was in his 10th year as school director for the Florence district. He was known as "the old man of Florence. Full Story
New badges, new duties
Sporting new badges to go along with their new duties, Darin Reid (L to R), deputy chief, Gabe Greaves, assistant mechanic, Brian Woolard, firefighter/paramedic, Devin Curley, firefighter, Lance Miller and Sean Levine, firefighter/paramedic, were sworn in during a badge-pinning ceremony last Monday night at Terry's Corner. Full Story
Bobo
Bobo is an affectionate 2- year-old, male beagle. He's a fun-loving, energetic dog, who does well with other dogs and enjoys a good play session. It's easy to fall in love with his cute face and sweet nature. He lived with children and did well with them. He might be all right with cats, if given the right training. For information, call the N.O.A.H. Center, 629-7055, or visit www. thenoahcenter.org. Full Story
Local art scholarships awarded
Stanwood High School seniors Cameron Bailey and Kelsey Dingman are the 2009 winners of Camano Arts Association and Stanwood Camano Arts Guild art scholarships. Bailey, the son of Davin and Amiee Bailey of Stanwood, was also awarded the Borree family art scholarship and was chosen as one of three recipients of the Art League North scholarship. Full Story
Community Focus
Two Stanwood High School seniors have been awarded the prestigious Washington Scholar Scholarship that pays tuition for four years of Washington state tuition. They are THEA MARRIOTT and JOHN MIGHELL, and they will be honored at a luncheon with their legislators in Olympia May 20. Thea has chosen to attend UW, and John has chosen Whitman college in Walla Walla. Full Story
Baha'i assembly approved
The new Camano Island Baha'i Spiritual Assembly is pictured above, which is voted for every year on April 21, by the local Baha'i community. Top row: Debra Youngquist, Alan Daniels; second row: Kurt Asplund, Dr. Lespie Asplund, Don Youngquist, Tom Rentz. Third row: Evie Asplund, Glenn Asplund and Linda Del Negro Daniels. Full Story
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