NEWS FILES
100 YEARS AGO (1909) May and Albert Moe joined the ranks of married folks in Stanwood. She worked at the Stanwood Hotel and he guided log booms up the slough for the Howard Mill. He was later to become the mayor, and bought a little white house for her, her heart's desire, at the edge of the city limits going to Camano, which still stands. Full Story
Volunteer honored
The Mayor Dianne White recently presented Tom Webb a plaque honoring him for 23 years of volunteer service with the Stanwood City Fire Department. He was the last volunteer for the department. Full Story
MEDITATION
'I have a bias'
I believe the Bible is inspired by God. Only God can foretell what will happen in the future. Jesus said, "When you see that the branches of the (fig tree) are tender and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near. (Matthew 24:32)." We know that Jesus used the fig tree as a symbol of the nation of Israel. Full Story
Women's workshop teaches fishing, hunting, outdoor skills
Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills in a September weekend workshop that includes several sessions led by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) experts and other certified instructors. Full Story
Students of the month
Stanwood Middle School students of the month for June are Sullivan Ojala-Helmbolt, Audrey Garman, Bristan Kelley, Makenzie Ferguson, Trey Wayland and Claire Mason. Full Story
First year pins
Four third-graders from Troop 42983 bridged from Brownies to Junior Girl Scouts recently, while all seven members received their one year pins. Full Story
Ripples
Ripples was a stray when he arrived at Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA). He is a very sweet cat who loves people and does OK with all the other cats. Ripples is around 4 years old. Full Story
Marley
Marley is a 7-year-old neutered male cat at CASA. Marley was surrendered because his owners were moving out of state. Marley is a very sweet cat and would make a great companion. Please come give this guy a chance. Full Story
Trevor
Trevor is a sweet Australian Cattle dog mix, who is about 8 years old at NOAH. He is blind, so he'll need a patient and willing owner to work with him. Full Story
Swimmers in Pasco
A formidable contingent of 17 girls and five boys participated in the first all-team travel swim meet May 29-31 in Pasco, WA, competing in a 50-meter outdoor pool. The temperature was hot outside, and the Steelheads swimmers were hot inside the pool as well. Full Story
Volunteer firefighters needed
North County Regional Fire Authority is accepting applications for volunteer part-time firefighters. "If you or someone you know is looking for an exciting opportunity to serve the local community and really make a difference, then consider joining North County Regional Fire authority," said Battalion Chief Christian Davis. Full Story
Helping, one at a time
Despite the sagging economy, members of Cedarhome Baptist Church recently raised over $10,000 for rescuing teenage moms and their babies caught in a web of human trafficking. Full Story
Community Focus
During the upcoming Referral Program rewards, BALCOS INSURANCE will be donating $350 to the Stanwood Camano Food Bank. "In these hard times, it is important more than ever to ensure that the basic needs of our friends and neighbors are taken care of," said a representative. Full Story
Piper
Piper is a 2-year-old, male orange tabby/Manx mix. When Piper arrived at N.O.A.H., he had a flea collar imbedded in his neck and several open wounds. Despite all of this, he's affectionate, outgoing and loves to meet new people! Full Story
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