Stanwood officer honored
Shane Jensen, Stanwood Police school resource officer, received the School Officer of the Year award from the Washington School Safety Organization. The organization represents security officers, resource officers and school administrators and gives the award to one school resource officer each year. Full Story
Community Focus
Fourteen students from the Stanwood area have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Washington for spring quarter. Freshmen: JACOB AARON CROFOOT, NOLAN DAVID HEINTZ. Sophomores: GRANT MARCUS BOURSAW, SCOTT PATRICK COLLINS, RYAN CHRISTOPHER KNOTT, BRODY GORDON LUND. Juniors: JACOB GREGORY LENZ, KELLY COVENTRY SHEEHAN. Full Story
Meditation
The Lord's Prayer
I say these three simple words and 80 percent of people in this country, and over a billion people worldwide, know exactly what I mean: the words of Jesus from the Gospel of Mathew and Luke in response to the disciples asking Him to teach them how to pray. Full Story
Shadow & Elvira
At left, Shadow, a 1-year old, and 2-year-old Elvira are mother and son and would love to go home together. For information call the N.O.A.H. Center, 360-629-7055, or visit www.thenoahcenter. org. Full Story
News Files
EARLY HISTORY Nelli (Goyette) was born Aug. 8, 1899 near Norman and married Charles Goyette in 1925. Her siblings were Bernice, Clara, Murtle, Freda, Frances. 100 YEARS AGO (1909) Mrs. F. Homestead returned to Arlington after a six week's sojourn in Stanwood. The John Rainbolts came to Warm Beach from Colorado, eight children were born to their union. Full Story
Fused art
Seagrass Gallery is proud to present an exhibit of fused glass art by Camano Island artist Mary Simmons, on display now at Islander's Restaurant and continuing through September. Mary's work in fused glass ranges from mixed media ornate metal and fused glass wall panels, scenic wall art and lighting, to whimsical kites and kayaks. Full Story
Births
Cascade Valley Hospital: Elaine Traversi and Dustin Martin, Camano Island, a boy, June 3, 2009. Providence Everett Medical Center: • Holly and Joseph Woods, Stanwood, a boy, May 24, 2009. • Natasha Graham and Rafael Flores Lopez of Camano Island, a girl June 13, 2009. Full Story
Vets' Scuttlebutt
This column is written by vets for vets — You get that? I am not going to write your mom so she can explain again— she has too much to do. Full Story
A celebration
Please join us for a celebration of Gary Lund's life 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Warm Beach Community Park, 19016 94th Dr. NW, Stanwood. A picnic lunch will be served. For information call 360-652-8065. Full Story
Taste to fund campaign to attract tourists
Committee to start planning event for next spring
Design Stanwood has begun work on The Taste of Port Susan, a new event organizers hope will bring visitors to Stanwood and fund future efforts to make the town attractive. The group hopes to pull restaurants from the whole area, not just Stanwood, to the spring event, said Renae Kettler, Design Stanwood chair of finance and fundraising. Full Story
Stanwood teen heads to Pokemon world competition
This Friday and Saturday, Josh Ferris, 12, of Stanwood, will be competing in the Pokemon Video Game World Championships in San Diego. Josh's dad, Phil, saw a story about the 2008 competition in a magazine. He and Josh found out the Seattle regional competition was in a week, and Josh decided to give it a shot. Full Story
Summerfest jesters
Warm Beach Summerfest took place Saturday with a promenade heading to the community park. The reigning king and queen of Chicken Poop Bingo, (L to R) Norm Schoenfeldt and Ann Smith (winners of last year's Chicken Poop Bingo contest), are riding in a vintage convertible driven by Bob Watson, with Pat Watson beside him. Full Story
Teddy
A 1-year-old male beagle/cocker mix at CASA, Teddy's owners could no longer care for him because of a growing family. Teddy began digging in the yard and getting out in search of attention. He is really a sweet dog who will make a great pet for the right people. If you think Teddy is the cutie for you, please bring the family, including dogs, to meet him at CASA, 160 Can Ku Rd., Camano Island or call 387-1902. Full Story
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