SR 532 construction begins
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) SR 532 corridor improvements started the construction phase last week. Full Story
District picks contracted food service
In a unanimous vote, without discussion, the Stanwood-Camano School Board approved entering into contract negations with Chartwells, a food service management company. The district was required to re-open the food service contract to bids because of a change in federal regulations. Full Story
Wenberg is now county park
Dignitaries christen the transfer of 46-acre former state park
ashington state Parks handed the reins of Wenberg over to Snohomish County Thursday. The transfer of the state park to Wenberg County Park has been in the works since earlier this year, as the state Parks and Recreation Commission dealt with budget cuts that threatened its ability to operate all its parks. Full Story
On The Island
Public meeting for fire and rescue Camano Island Fire and Rescue will hold a public meeting at Terry's Corner Fire Station, 525 E. North Camano Dr. July 27, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. to present information for the planned seismic up-grade of the station, which currently does not meet seismic structural codes. For information call 629-3008. Full Story
Sleep issues in toddlers, preschool aged children
In a previous article, I addressed the issues of sleep problems in infancy. There seem to be no shortage of problems relating to sleep that parents are faced with. In the article below, I will attempt to further discuss issues that might arise in the toddler or the preschool-age period. Full Story
Five good reasons to immunize your child
You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations? Full Story
What's hiding in your sunscreen?
A report on how nanotechnology has changed what we eat, wear and apply to our skin appears in the current issue of E - The Environmental Magazine. Sunscreens, energy drinks and high-tech clothing are just a few of the 800-plus consumer products made with nanomaterials, i.e. atoms and molecules. Full Story
M. Ellen Frazier May 10, 1914 - July 8, 2009
M. ElIen Frazier, 95, passed away July 8, 2009 at Warm Beach. Ellen was born to Frank and Martha Bahneman in Walla Walla on May 10, 1914. She was the second of three chi1dren. Her older sister, Frances Jones, of Walla Walla, and younger brother, Freddy Bahneman, also of Walla Walla, both preceded her in death. Ellen attended Walla Walla High School. Full Story
Thomas "Tommy" L. Madsen August 25, 1956 - July 5, 2009
The last twelve years for Tom have, at times, been very difficult. The last challenge was to be the toughest and he just couldn't win. An excerpt from a friend's letter to Tom says it best: "Remember him this way. Full Story
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