Meditation
Faith, fact and feelings
Do you have any of these? I’m sure we all do, so what is faith? The NIV version of the Bible gives this in Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we cannot see.” We all hope for many things, but I suggest that the verse refers to things of which the Lord would approve. Full Story
Artists donate to assist gallery
Some of the artists who benefit from the retail art shop, Gallery by the Bay, have taken action during this season of reflection and giving to help sustain a business that provides an outlet for their work. Full Story
Community Focus
HELEN BETTES-PAPKE has joined Kim’s Cut Above in downtown Stanwood and is offering an organic concept for hair. She formerly worked for a Seattle salon and specializes in organic colors and perms. The products that she uses are free of ammonia, thioglycolates and parabens. She is offering 50 percent off haircuts to first time clients. For an appointment, call 360-913-0130. Full Story
Deadline approaches for design contest
North County Fire/EMS has announced the deadline for designs for the new junior firefighter patch has been extended to Dec. 22. Children in grades 1-5 who live in the North County service territory are eligible to enter. Kids are encouraged to design a patch that reflects what comes to their minds when they think of their fire and emergency medical service providers. Full Story
Births
Providence Everett
Medical Center, Everett:
Leslie and Jason Hill of Stanwood a girl, Nov. 8, 2009.
Heather and Mark Sollid of Camano Island a boy, Nov. 15, 2009.
Angela and Jeffrey Mc- Intosh of Stanwood, a boy, Nov. 16, 2009. Full Story
Local country star here
Chance McKinney, local country star, will be performing Fri., Dec. 18, 9 p.m. for a special one night performance at Gerry Andal’s Restaurant in Stanwood. Full Story
Celebration
Colin and Whitney Eng were married August 15 at Annie Wright School in Tacoma, followed by a reception at Tacoma Yacht Club. Full Story
News Files
EARLY HISTORY
Katherine McGinnis was born in Wisconsin May 6, 1863 and came to Seattle summer of 1889. Wed to Hugh P. McGinnis the fall of 1889, they came to Florence 1891. President George Washington died Dec. 14, 1799.
100 YEARS AGO (1909)
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Feeding the hungry
Stanwood-Camano School District Transportation employees filled two school buses, totaling 4,720 pounds of food with donations from the community for the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. Full Story
Christmas celebration
The Mabana Flames held a Dec. 3 Christmas party with the guests of honor being volunteer firemen and their wives of the Mabana Fire Station. Full Story
New golf club officers
Camaloch Ladies 18-Hole Golf Club officers are: Sally Scott (captain), Jean Helaas (co-captain), Norma Caudle (treasurer) and Jo English (secretary). Full Story
A visit from Santa
Santa visited the riders of Stanwood Therapeutic Riding recently at the Stanwood Equestrian Center. Full Story
Local firefighter deemed “most inspirational”
Ryan White, of Stanwood Camano Fire Department, was recently awarded “Most Inspirational” in a Seattle Medic One program.
White graduated from the 2009 Medic One program at Harborview Medical Center in August.
The program admits only 16 students at a time, and only through sponsorship by a regional emergency medical services (EMS) employer. Full Story
SHS welding instructor honored
As a welder, Darryl Main knows how to create bonds.
As a teacher, he creates the most important ones with his students.
The appreciation is reciprocal. Full Story
Christmas House open by appointment
The Christmas House is open by appointment this week, Dec. 14-18.
It provides free Christmas gifts for all low-income, foster, or specialneeds children, ages birth through 18, in the Stanwood, Camano and Lakewood areas.
The gifts, which have been collected at sites throughout the community, are available as quantities allow. Full Story
SHS student hopes “Dirty Deeds” pays off
By ADAM STEWART Staff Reporter
Beyond filling the requirements for his senior project, Stanwood High School student Grant Allison is hoping to direct some cash into the band program’s budget.
Allison, who plays alto sax in the pep and jazz bands, organized fellow students and staff to participate in the third annual School of Rock Battle of the Bands. Full Story
Waking up slowly
Early morning sun slips above the Cascades, breathing light on the frosted fields south of Terry’s Corner. Cold, yes, but beautiful in a way only winter can be. Full Story
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