Meditation
Bearing Fruit
"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful... Full Story
Happy 30th!
Jackie and Ken Matthias are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary Aug. 18. The invitations they sent out in 1979 said, "We're getting married! Come see the trees, feel the breeze. And share our special day." "And what a glorious, rainy day it was on Whidbey Island," say the couple. They spent their honeymoon camping along the coast and celebrating at Disneyland. Now they will take off for the week to Leavenworth, embracing life in a comfortable inn overlooking Icicle Creek. Full Story
Saunders in San Francisco
Helen Saunders, a retired Stanwood teacher, had her first gallery opening at The Artists Alley Gallery, at 863 Mission St. in San Francisco Aug. 8. Eleven of Saunders' abstract mixed-media paintings are on display in the gallery through October. The gallery hosted an afternoon event to celebrate her work and the artist was on hand to answer questions about her process. Saunders, taught in the Stanwood schools for 13 years. Her work will be on display at the fine art show during the Harvest Festival Jubilee Sept. 19 and 20 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in Stanwood. For more information visit www.helensaunders. com and www.theartistsalley.com. Full Story
Vaccinations offered by Snohomish Heath District
Parents should beat the rush by making appointments now to have immunizations at Snohomish Health District clinics in Everett (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and Lynnwood (Tuesday, Thursday) from Aug. 24 through Sept. 4. Full Story
Fifi
Fifi came to CASA as a stray mother with four kittens. Fifi was a very good mother and is very sweet. She loves to be held and pet. Fifi would love to have a new home where she could be your sweetheart. Come meet Fifi today with your family (dogs included) to CASA, at 160 Can Ku Rd., Camano Island, 387-1902. Full Story
News Files
EARLY HISTORY Oscar Carlson was born in Stanwood Aug. 18, 1899, son of John Carlson; brothers were Albert, Harry and Walter. Ellen Marie Hanson was born to the Lars Hansons of Cedarhome this week in1899. Full Story
New salon on the island
Angela McClurken and Sherrie Coleman have moved from Bella Salon in Stanwood to join Kerrie Irvin formally of La Petite salon and esthetician Rachel Hanson to open Salon Soleil on Camano Island. Angela Sherrie and Kerrie are veterans in the beauty industry with more than 15 years experience each. Full Story
Awards galore
Camano Canines 4-H Club display the awards and top honors they earned at the Silvana and Stanwood Camano community fairs. Club members are Josh Bretz, Christina Callies, Tyler Camp, Shae Lynn Cloud, C.J. Hillbrand, Sabrina Hillbrand, Ashley Jensen, Maya Koutouzos, Emily Mulhall, Paxton Ritchey, Abbie Taylor, Katie Taylor, Daniela Tierra and Nathan Tillman. Leaders of the club are Tony Cloud and Karyl Mulhall. Full Story
Births
Cascade Valley Hospital, Arlington: Catitlin Ceron and Diaz Ceron, Bonfilio of Stanwood, a boy, July 7, 2009. Katy and Shawn Rollins of Stanwood/Marysville, boy, July 20, 2009. Full Story
Community Focus
Boy Scout Troop 46 of Camano Island donated 10 percent of their recent garage sale fundraiser proceeds to Camano Luthern Church. CURTIS MAILE, Senior Patrol leader, and NATHAN BEYKOVSKY Asst senior patrol leader, presented the proceeds to Charter represenative PHIL RIFNER, who accepted the donation on behalf of the Lutheran Church. Full Story
Rita
Rita, a 1-year-old Siamese mix, was one of 40 cats rescued in July from a hoarding situation in Lynnwood. Because of her history, Rita is a bit afraid and shy with people, but she's getting much more affectionate. Now when she has a visitor, she'll carefully approach for some attention. If you'd like to meet Rita, visit the N.O.A.H. Center. For information call 629- 7055, or visit www.thenoahcenter. org. Full Story
Healthy school lunch suggestions
Registered dietitian Dena McDowell, M.S., C.D., nutritional expert for TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), says parents can expand a child's food horizons and provide a better range of vitamins and nutrients by Full Story
Choosing to learn
In the play area, children dress up as a vampire, a princess and a photographer. Two boys play with toy barns, and a group of three works with a teacher on what they might find on the beach. It's another morning at Country Kids Learning Center in Stanwood. Full Story
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