OLD-FASHIONED FUN!
Hot weather did not deter crowds to the fair and parade over the weekend.
Among the aroma of sugary elephant ears, cotton candy and fried foods, people of all ages admired animals, examined exhibits and enjoyed entertainment over the weekend at the 78th annual Stanwood-Camano Community Fair. Children and their families crowded the sidewalks of Main Street to watch the fair parade march by. Full Story
CIFR levies at crossroad
With the Aug. 18 primary ballots, islanders will have the chance to decide the outcome of Camano Island Fire and Rescue's funding sources. The fire district has placed both a renewal of the expiring emergency management services (EMS) levy, and a raise in the fire levy on the ballot. Full Story
Nature Conservancy acquires 42 acres on Livingston Bay
Someday, the old dike that keeps wood from migrating from a pocket estuary in west Livingston Bay will be breached, allowing the built-up logs to enter the rest of the ecosystem. The Nature Conservancy, an international conservation organization, recently purchased about 42 acres on Livingston Bay. Full Story
On The Island
Chief Ganz to give update Terry's Corner Fire Jets and Camano Island Fire and Rescue will meet 6 p.m., Tues., Aug 11, at 79 Utsalady Rd., on Camano Island. At 6:30 p.m. Chief Ganz will give an update on the new Madrona station, the Terry's Corner remodel and the levies. Full Story
Karren Ann Cooper-Loso
Dec, 15, 1947 - July 19, 2009
Karren Ann Cooper-Loso passed away in her home in Arlington after a long illness. She was born in Bellingham and is survived by her husband, Raymond Loso, her son Anthony Johnson and his wife and three boys, her parents Robert and Dorothy Houx, and her five sisters: Marleena Jones, Donna Gray, Claudine Wills, Toni Squier and Berta Houx; and eight grandchildren. Full Story
EMMA MAURINE RED
Feb. 19, 1918 - July 24, 2009
Emma Maurine Reed, beloved wife, loving mother, doting grandmother and great grandmother, and committed friend, went to meet her Lord July 24, 2009. E. Maurine Heichel was born, one of seven children, in Stuart, Neb., Feb. 19, 1918. She graduated from Loudonville High School in Loudonville, Ohio. She moved to Mount Vernon, Wash. Full Story
Dorothy Mae Grey
Nov. 22, 1919 - July 28 2009
Dorothy Mae Greg, of Stanwood, passed away July 28, 2009, after a brief illness. She was at home and surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on the family farm in Stevens County, Wash., on Nov. 22, 1919. She graduated from Wenatchee High School and later attended Kinman Business School in Spokane. On Dec. 7, 1940, she married Gerald Grey and they were together 69 years. Full Story
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