Meditation
Nations that forget God
"The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all nations that forget God." (Psalm 9:17). This is one of the strongest admonitions in all the scripture, warning nations and their people of their future in hell, if they forget God. Full Story
Saras Deli opens on SR532
Sara Chadwick and Sara Tracy opened SARAS DELI July 6. When it came to naming it they kept it simple "SARAS DELI" because they are both named Sara. They previously worked at Twin City Market & Deli and Twin City Shell. Sara Tracy was then known as being the favorite breakfast person. Full Story
Community Focus
JOSHUA D. DENNING, son of Kristin and David Denning of Stanwood, was recently designated a Naval Aviator while serving with Training Squadron 22, Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas. Denning was presented with the coveted "Wings of Gold," marking the culmination of months of flight training. Full Story
News Files
EARLY HISTORY July 13, 1859, Peter Hansen born in the Village of Fangel, Island of Fyn, Denmark, and sailed to Wash. in 1885, working on steamers around the Sound. He came to Florence, which was a regular port of call, and was attracted to Stanwood, bought property and later was one of the early developers of what is now East Stanwood; he stayed until his death in 1946. Full Story
Graduates
Bible Baptist Church Stanwood held a graduation ceremony for its first Bible Institute graduates, David and Renee Anderson, both completing three years of study and earning certificates in Theology. Full Story
AAUW announce 2009 scholarship winners
Two scholarships of $2,500 each were recently awarded Stanwood High School graduates Jamie Johnson (1996) and Julie Bryant (2007) by the Stanwood Camano branch of American Association of University Women. These recipients were selected because they embody the mission statement of the AAUW, according to the AAUW's press contact, Betty McCadden. Full Story
Local business owner 'pays it forward'
In 2001, then Stanwood High senior Mike Saylor learned that more than 100 college scholarships were available from local businesses, organizations, and families. This community support was the catalyst that set his career in motion. Full Story
Donations to museum
Memorials and donations to the Stanwood Area Historical Society for the month of May include those in the name of Elmer Norgaard, specifically for the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center: Avis Wilson, Margaret and Louis Long, Darell and Darlene Lizotte, Richard and Barbara Norgaard, Agnes Molstad, Doris Danielson, Diane and Katherine Traeger, Brook and Charlotte Van de Brake, Full Story
New plumber in Stanwood
Brian Robertson has announced he is starting a new plumbing business in Stanwood, Spartan Plumbing. Robertson and his family have been Stanwood residents since 2001 and he's been working with his father until now. Full Story
Births
Cascade Valley Hospital, Arlington: Marlena and John Hansen of Stanwood, a girl, June 15, 2009. Full Story
Revamped thrift store takes center court
One can almost hear the buzzer sound as they stand at the key of the free-throw line of what was once Lincoln Hill High School's basketball gymnasium. These days, instead of three-pointers, customers of the Center Court Thrift Store find deals on furniture, clothing, housewares and more. Full Story
'God Light in Forest'
Jack Gunter wins second place for his painting, "God Light in Forest," at the annual juried art show presented by the Arts Council of Snohomish County in Everett. A renowned Camano Island artist whose work ranges from archaeological pots to clam diggers on the beach, Gunter entered three works in the show, all revisiting a body of work that features paintings of Native American baskets in an impressionist method of painting with dabs of paint. The winners were selected by jurors Reg Akright, Merrilee Moore and Barbara De Pirro. The Arts Council Gallery in the historic Monte Cristo, at 1507 Wall St., in Everett, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Other Stanwood/Camano artists in the show include Chaim Bezalel and Susan Cohen Thompson. The grand prize winner was Lynda Lord. Full Story
Arney is named new copy editor
After 25 years at the Stanwood/Camano NEWS, Linda Beam has retired from her position as copy editor and Sarah Arney, 56, of Oso has replaced her. Full Story
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