Prolific petunias
Main Street is in bloom with hanging baskets full of colorful petunias attached to light poles along 271st Avenue NW. Stanwood Mayor Dianne White said she believes the flowers enrich the look of the downtown area. "Last year we took them down in the middle of September and we hope to keep these going just as long," said White. City workers water the baskets six days a week, Monday through Saturday in the morning, she said. The flowers are fertilized with Tracite purchased from Wolfkill. "I highly recommend it for hanging baskets as it only takes a little every day and the flowers seem to love it," White said. Full Story
Transit, CIFR EMS get nod
For some, results from the Aug. 18 primary have come as a relief. Camano Island Fire and Rescue had two measures on the ballot, a renewal of the expiring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) levy and a levy lid lift for the fire levy. Full Story
School district on improvement list
The Stanwood-Camano School district didn't meet the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the second year in a row, placing it in improvement status. Full Story
The democratic process works when allowed
Editorial
Watching early election returns is suspenseful - like beginning a mystery novel when no clear signs reveal which way the plot will take you. Full Story
Island Transit not funded by property taxes
Dear Editor: While I believe everyone should be heard, I cannot sit by and let those who have failed to educate themselves on the Island Transit issue misinform others. A case in point: The letter by Penny Marquart published Aug. 11, regarding her version of how our tax dollars are spent. Full Story
On The Island
Learn to construct a rain barrel Rain barrel construction, is Thurs., Aug. 27, 3 to 7 p.m., by the WSU Extension with their display at the new Camano Island Thursday Afternoon Market at Terry's Corner. Learn how you can construct your own rain barrel, which can be attached to your downspouts to capture runoff from the roof. Full Story
PAMELA ANN SMITH
Pamela Ann Smith, 54, of Stanwood, passed away Aug. 14, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. Pam was born on Sept. 27, 1954, in Bellevue. She graduated from Sammamish High School in 1972. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Jacqueline Langner. Full Story
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