50 years later
The Twin City High Class of 1959 held their 50th reunion Sept. 12 at Skagit Valley Casino Resort. Back row (L to R): Gary Reinecke, Ralph Walls, Mike Kilian, Dennis Thompson, Jack Ihde, John Simonson, Stan Hanson, Dick Krebs, Wesley Clark, Dennis Frimml, Jerry Gilbertson, DeWayn Lervick, John Fure, Carl Pearson, David Fisher, Glen Davis; Second row (L to R): Colleen (McCormick) Dickey, Shirley (Lindell) Gunerius, Jeanie (Maguire) Lonergan, Ann (Bernhardt) Hagen, Janet (Eilertsen) Larson, Jacquenetta (Piercy) Windle, Karen (Fortin) Edwards, Sandra (Wickdall) Robinson, Janice (Williams) Sabo, Gertrude (Burris) Anderson, Mary Margaret (Olsen) Haugen Badley, Marlene (Pearson) Bergquam, Oran Fjarlie, Ralph Kramlich,; Front Row (L to R): Edith (Cheever) Coughlin, Laura (Lilgreen) Hingston, Charlotte (Sloss) Altona Selleck, Susan (Krogstad) Holmes, Arlene Moa, Barbara (Myers) Becker, Thor Olsen, Delbert Fox, Janet (Klett) Mayer, Wayne McKean, Judy (Hansen) Fjarlie and Virginia Heaven. Full Story
Meditation
Love drives out fear
Was Jesus just kidding when He said that love would overcome fear in our lives? I don't think so. Why would He tease about something so important to us? Too many of us go from situation to situation, moving in and out of being afraid of what may happen next. Does Jesus have the answer? Is He really able to take our fear and replace it with His love? Full Story
News Files
100 YEARS AGO (1909) Per Jonas Sundin became a member of Camano Lutheran Church, he came to Camano in 1905. 90 YEARS AGO (1919) Clarence Severson of East Stanwood served in World War I, in the armed forces, Spruce Division. Full Story
Community Focus
Several businesses had a booth at the recent Stanwood-Camano Community Fair, that accepted donations for school supplies for Stanwood High School teachers, calling it the "Teachers' dream shopping list." They want to thank all who contributed during the three days. Full Story
Connie's Kitchen
The harvest is on. Now, what to do with it all. Even Alaska salmon remains plentiful at market. I recall P.E.T.A. (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) recently protesting fish mongers at Seattle's Pike Place Market for "tossing dead fish." Do they consider farm raised salmon denied their natural freedom? Full Story
Love continues
Emily Lauenborg and Darren Wickman repeated their wedding vows Sept. 27 on Camano Island, with Pastor Dan Sailer officiating. Their parents are Joyce and David Lauenborg of Puyallup, and Paula and Daniel Wickman of Camano. Angie Hamilton was matron of honor, and Douglas Wickman was best man. Ring bearer was Avrey Hamilton, and flower girls were Sierra and Savannah Wickman. Full Story
Just in case
Ray Curtis and Frank Alishio, with Camano American Red Cross Disaster Action Team, put the finishing touches on a Red Cross trailer parked at Terry's Corner on Camano Island. The trailer contains blankets, cots and other emergency supplies. Full Story
Minerva
Minerva is a 1-year-old, easy-going gal at NOAH who loves everybody. She's also extremely cuddly and affectionate. She loves to be held and petted, and she'll roll over and invite you to rub her belly. Minerva is ready to begin her new life with you. For information call the N.O.A.H. Center, 629- 7055, or visit www.thenoahcenter. org. Full Story
Boomer
Boomer is a 10-yearold golden retriever, who is very sweet and really enjoys being around his human buddies. He also loves to be with his brother Rocky, another golden retriever who is available here at N.O.A.H. For information call the N.O.A.H. Center, 629-7055, or visit www. thenoahcenter.org. Full Story
Common sense, caring
Stanwood Elementary School focused on life skills of caring and common sense during the month of September. Pictured are students in kindergarten through grade two receiving recognition for being exemplary models of those skills: Ian Gear, Will Inghram, Justin Place, Kyaunna Smith, J.J. Russell, Joseph Bowker, Ashley Escobar, Hannah Donahue, Madisyn Conrad, Tessa Keeney, Shaye Martin, Rylie Hansen, Colby Love, Jacob Smith, Dominic Woolery, Kendall Glunt, Lucy Nikolin, Andrew Killinger, Cristian Kanehen, Nichole Jones, Cole Tveter and Meagan Garrison. Full Story
Trying the 100-mile diet
Food, fun, friends, fjords, fish, and family are my very favorite "F" words, some more important than others, but still words that represent as Julie Andrews would say, "My Favorite Things." The last month, these words have played a special importance in my life. Full Story
Summer
A red-harvest sunset over Port Susan Bay last Tuesday marks the last official day of summer, one of the driest on record according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures that day hit 93 degrees Fahrenheit at Bremerton by 4 p.m. The following day, Sept. 23, was the warmest day on record in 20 years, registering 83 degrees at SeaTac. Full Story
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2011 WNPA Awards
 2010 WNPA Awards
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