Sebastian the dog goes to prison school
When people saw Sebastian at the Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA) on Camano Island, they were attracted by his cute face, but put off by his hyperactive energy. The 9-month-old border collie/spaniel mix was in need of training that CASA employees couldn't offer with kitten season in full swing and a host of other animals, said Tegan Locker, CASA shelter manager. Full Story
Saving the past
(L to R) Fire Commissioner Steve Lich; Allyson Brooks, Washington state historic preservation officer; Jim Turk, of Camano Island; Levon Yengoyan, Camano Island Fire and Rescue assistant fire chief; and Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen tour the old Camano City schoolhouse, located on Orchid Road last Tuesday morning. Turk, who is spearheading an effort to preserve the old building, said he hopes the state will see the value of saving the one-room schoolhouse. While no formal preservation plans have been announced, Brooks suggested Turk and supporters attempt to have the school added to the National Registry of Historic Places. Built as the Camano City School in 1905, the traditional white schoolhouse overlooks Saratoga Passage on the western edge of Camano Island. It is one of the oldest schoolhouses still standing on the island. "It's a wonderful opportunity for us to preserve history," said Haugen. Full Story
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