SHS students, advisor score at nationals
Have a question about green roofing? Stanwood High School (SHS) seniors Garrett Schorsch and Scott Weisse can answer it. The two took second place in the agriculture and biotechnology design division at the Technology Student Association's (TSA) national conference in Denver earlier this month. Full Story
School supply drive to aid families in need
Michelle Freedman, a Stanwood High School teacher, knows what it's like when children start the first day of school ill-prepared. "It's heartbreaking to see kids come in without supplies," said Freedman. After learning about a school supply jubilee event in Marysville, Freedom decided to host a similar event here. "We can do it here, in our own community," she said. Full Story
Meeting reinstated after rule mix-up
It may have been the shortest Stanwood City Council meeting on record. After having cancelled the July 9 meeting, officials reinstated the meeting Thursday night to adhere to city rules. From start to finish the meeting lasted five minutes. Full Story
Use extra caution around road projects
Island County's engineer is seeking the patience and understanding of drivers during the busy months of road repair, when minor delays may be encountered. Caution in work zones is requested, with special attention to the instructions of flaggers, according to county officials. Full Story
Scholarships for adults and deadline is Aug. 14
The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation has announced the following community scholarships are now available for adults to help pay for college, workshops or other educational courses. Applications must be delivered or postmarked on or before Aug. 14. Full Story
Locals aid in search for Lake Stevens' boater
Volunteers with Support 99 helped in the search for the driver of a sunken boat in Lake Stevens over the weekend. The boat and driver went missing Saturday evening. Nine of the 10 occupants made it safely to shore. Full Story
Noteable start to crab season
Crabbing season has opened with a bang in areas 8.1 and 8.2, where almost all folks are catching their limits and finding a pleasant surprise—large crab. Reports say that crab are averaging 7-8 inches with a few even bigger than 10 inches. Full Story
I remember when I met a man who helped advance human exploration beyond the confines of planet Earth. On July 20, 1969, two men in a delicate-looking spacecraft became the first humans to land on another celestial surface. Footprints stamped in the fine powdery dust covering the Apollo 11 Sea of Tranquility landing site remains undisturbed after 40 years. Full Story
Camano man to head Highland Christian School
For Kevin Reimer, of Camano Island, accepting the principal position at Highland Christian School in Arlington has meant a bit of a move. Actually, it meant moving more than 5,000 miles. Reimer and his family lived in Latvia, where he served as deputy director of International School of Latvia for four years. Full Story
Modified burn ban in effect for unincorporated areas
Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions continuing, a modified outdoor burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Snohomish County is now in effect. The new restriction bans outdoor burning except for recreational fires. Recreational fires are less than three feet in diameter and two feet high and are for cooking and pleasure only. Full Story
Medical supplies, puppy, money stolen
Stanwood Police responded to the following calls last week: • July 2, medical equipment was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 26800 block of 92nd Ave. NW. • July 5, a female suspect stole a puppy from a business in the 8700 block of 271st St. NW. Full Story
Tour de lifetime begins
Stanwood business owner and stage-four prostate patient, Ric Landvatter, 58, is following along the path of cancer survivor and seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong during the 22-day Tour de France bike competition, Full Story
Acoustic guitarist transforms emotions into notes
Closing your eyes, Ronnda Cadle's music could transport you to a peaceful state of mind. Cadle, an acoustic guitarist living on Camano Island, is on the path to completing her third album. She composes all of her own songs, aiming for "melodic, heartfelt instrumental music. Full Story
CIFR needs more volunteers
Camano Island Fire and Rescue has announced an informational meeting for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Tues. July 21 at the Terry's corner station, 525 E. North Camano Dr., according to Levon Yengoyan, assistant fire chief. Full Story
