A lap for life
Community walks for a cure
As 200 cancer survivors walked the Stanwood High School (SHS) track, other community members applauded from the sidelines. Young and old and in-between, male and female, seemed united in their purple shirts and in their shared fight against cancer. Full Story
Sno-Isle listens to budget questions
It was a chance to give your two cents. Sno-Isle Libraries held a community meeting to answer questions and receive input about the $2.5 million deficit it will face next year if it does not attempt a levy lift. Full Story
At a loss
A look at the school district's food service program
A source requested anonymity due to fears of retribution. Four years ago, the Stanwood-Camano School District hired Chartwells, a management company, to run its food service program. That decision was made based on a list of supposed advantages. Full Story
Editorial
Upon retirement: We went through a lot together
When I was a young man, I didn't give any thought to retirement. And I barely knew what health care insurance was. I was too busy newspapering. Full Story
On the Island
Father and daughter dance Saturday The second annual father/daughter dance, hosted by the Camano Country Club Clubhouse, will be Sat., June 6, 6:30 to 9 p.m. C ounty commissioners host island forum The Board of Island County Commissioners will host a 6 p.m. forum Mon. Full Story
WALTER O. NIELSON
Walter Orin Nielson, 78, of Stanwood, quietly went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sun., May 24, 2009. He was born to Carl and Grace Nielson on his sister's second birthday and was named after his uncle. Walt grew up in the Stanwood area and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1949. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country during the Korean War. Full Story
JOHN W. KENDALL
John W. Kendall, 81, of Camano Island, died May 15, 2009. He was born Feb. 12, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA. John was an electrical maintenance supervisor for Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane for 17 years and a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Full Story
INGA L. HAMMER
Inga Langland Hammer passed away May 19, 2009 surrounded by her family. Inga was born Sept. 1, 1922 to Lars and Karina Langland, Norwegian immigrants, who became pillars in the Stanwood community. She married the love of her life, Alton Hammer on May 6, 1944, and together they had five children, whom they adored. Full Story
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