GRADUATION AT LAST!
The Class of 2009 moves on
Stanwood High School's class of 2009 celebrated graduation Friday evening. "Tonight's the end of one stage of our life and the beginning of the next," Ayla Lampard, salutatorian, told her fellow seniors during the graduation ceremonies. Full Story
Restoration of Leque in permit stage
Local hunters concerned about impact on recreation
This summer, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife hopes to finish setback dikes on Leque Island. "Basically, we are still waiting for permits," said Lora Leschner, the department's Snohomish County wildlife program manager. Full Story
Committee aims to cash in on Olympic gold
They're going for the gold. "Stan/Camgold 2010" committee met last Tuesday to discuss plans to attract visitors traveling to and from the Olympic Games. Sue Hunter, committee organizer, said it is vital the area not miss out on the opportunity presented by the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, B C. Full Story
Guest Editorial
Sno-Isle libraries seeks direction from library patrons
Earlier this month, a woman stopped into a Sno-Isle library. She was not someone staff recognized as a regular customer; she came into the library to use a computer. A staff member glanced over at her a little while later, and saw that she was crying. Full Story
On the Island
Composting is garden club topic Thurs., June 18 at the Camano Center (next to CASA), the Camano Garden Club will host a 10 a.m. program on composting. Guest speaker is Janet Hall from WSU Island County Extension. She will demonstrate the construction of a compost bin from used pallets and a food composter from a metal trash can. Full Story
A summer read
Sat., June 27, 10 a.m., Camano Island Library will celebrate its second birthday with a party and book sale. Tues., June 30, 2 p.m., kids can learn to make pictures like a pro with Tacy Bigelow. Wed., July 1, 11 a.m. Full Story
Camano Island Fire and Rescue incident report
Camano Island Fire and Rescue reported the following calls for the month of April: Medical, 117; motor vehicle accidents, 13; residential fires, three; commercial fires, two; brush fires, three; marine calls, five; service calls, six. Full Story
Want carcinogens with that?
You dutifully apply sunscreen during the summer months, but you may not be aware of another seasonal cancer risk lurking in your own backyard: the barbecue. A weekly burger or steak hot off the grill won't hurt you. But if eating barbecued, grilled and smoked meats, including hotdogs, is an almost daily habit, you may want to cool it, says Dr. Full Story
More cuts to public health
In an act that is becoming far too familiar, the Snohomish Health District again made cuts to programs, with more reductions slated for later in the year. The board of health cut 17 positions. Ten of those employees will come from the Environmental Health division's Waste and Wastewater program, which deals with wells and septic systems. Their jobs will end July 15. Full Story
Tips for clean pools and safe swimming
How clean and safe is the pool in which your family swims? No matter if you swim in a public pool or one in your own backyard, the pool may not be as hygienic as you think. Full Story
ROBERTA J. WAGNER
5-30-29 to 6-7-09
Roberta Joyce Wagner was born to Jesse S. and Mayme M. (Boles) Bell May 30, 1929, in Westville, Oklahoma. She entered into rest June 7, 2009 in Mount Vernon, with her loving family at her side, at the age of 80 years. Growing up were lean years, during the Depression in Oklahoma. Roberta was proud of her Native American (Cherokee) heritage. Full Story
PAUL EICHHORN
Paul Eichhorn, age 63, a resident of Camano Island, went to be with the Lord on Fri., June 5, 2009. He was born in 1946 in Milwaukee, WI, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a San Diego firefighter, as well as retiring from the King County Fire Marshall's Office. Full Story
TANYA E. STRATTON
Memorials for Tanya E. Stratton may be made to Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation Cancer Care, PO Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Full Story
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