Deputy car burglarized, assault rifle stolen
Friday night a deputy living on Camano Island had his 2008 Dodge Charger patrol vehicle broken into, according to Island County Sheriff's Office Detective Ed Wallace. "The suspect pried open the door and removed a Panasonic CF-30 "Toughbook" lap top computer, a cell phone and a digital camera," said Wallace. Full Story
Deriving power from manure
This is one idea that's full of possibilities. A dairy farm with 700 cows creates a lot of milk. It also creates a lot of manure. Daryl Maas, owner of Farm Power Northwest, would love to see more of it because he plans to turn the manure into electricity. Full Story
a RACE to the FINISH!
'Gravity Gran Prix' wows spectators
Although doused with a sprinkle of rain, the second annual Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby came off without a hitch Saturday. Spectators lined 276th Street NW to watch the racers as the road in front of the Stanwood Community and Senior Center became the "Gravity Gran Prix. Full Story
A community that takes care of its own
Editorial
takes care of its own It is a grassroots effort at its best — a thought that became a reality. Safe Harbor Free Clinic opened Friday evening to serve the health care needs of low-income and uninsured people living near and far from here. Full Story
On the Island
Bible school at Camano Lutheran "Learn to serve" is the theme for the vacation Bible school at Camano Lutheran Church July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration forms can be obtained at the church or online, camanolutheranchurch.org. Children first through sixth grade. For questions, call 629-4592. Full Story
S.O.S
There will be an S.O.S. (Save Our System) meeting Sun., June 28, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Dr. Islanders are invited to come to learn more about an Aug. Full Story
Current Camano burglaries likely not Colton Harris-Moore
A string of new burglaries have caused some to fear the return of convicted burglar Colton Harris-Moore to Camano Island. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown said people should refrain from jumping to conclusions, but still increase their vigilance. Full Story
MARION H. ALLEN
Marion Harland Allen (Al), of Stanwood, passed away with quiet dignity May 23, 2009. Much as he did everything in his life, it was on his own terms and in his own time. Al was born March 24, 1916 in Casey, IA. At 17, he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and when old enough joined the Works Progress Administration (WPA) like his father. Full Story
DORIS R. PEARSON
Doris (Beryl) Rich Pearson passed away June 18, 2009, with her daughter, Beryl Spoelstra (John) of Wenatchee and son, William Pearson (Kathy) of Lynnwood by her side. She was 97 years old. She was born Jan. 9, 1912 on Pine Hill Farm near Buffalo Lake, Boone County, MN to Mark and Helena Rich. Full Story
Eilen L. Saline, RN
2-9-31 to 5-20-09
Eileen Laura Saline, RN, a great woman, a great wife and a great mom. She was born in Woodlawn, NY, attended Woodlawn High School and the University of Buffalo and the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing. Eileen was a caring and generous friend, and a devoted wife and mother. Full Story
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