‘Happy Christmas to all’
Best wishes for a fantastic holiday. Above, friends, families, and couples stroll through the Lights of Christmas’ winter wonderland at Warm Beach Camp. Full Story
Let there be light
A tale of the light bulb kid
“Wanna see my electricity?” Bryce asked, grinning.
It was barely a question.
He charged into his room, yanked open drawers, and began heaping surge protectors, extension cords, night lights, clock radios and a power box onto his bed. Full Story
Task force to evaluate district funds
As the pre-session legislative budget update was handed down from Governor Christine Gregoire’s office last week, the Stanwood Camano School District took steps on Tuesday to educate school board members and administrators on potential cuts in the 2010-11fiscal year. Full Story
Climate summit made baby steps towards change
Editorial
I didn’t have high hopes that talks during the United Nations climate summit in Copenhagen were going to end Friday with a meaningful plan to stop the effects of global warming. After all, scientists say it has taken more than a century of industrialization for the environmental damage to gradually appear, which in the last decade has become more rapid. Full Story
By the numbers: Candle fires
The holiday season is here and with the increased usage of seasonal decorations, it is important to focus on candle fire safety.
On average, one home fire results from candles every 34 minutes. In fact, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve are the top four days for fires due to candles. Full Story
On The Island
Men’s ministry starts at chapel
Pure Word Ministries is a Christ-centered ministry to help men recover from life-controlling issues. Men of the area are invited to Camano Chapel beginning Jan. 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 867 S. West Camano Dr. Questions? 387-7202.
Commissioners still seeking applicants
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LILLIAN MILDRED KLETT
FEB. 18, 1914 – DEC. 10, 2009
Lillian Mildred Klett, 95, a lifelong resident of Stanwood, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at Josephine care facility.
She was born in Cedarhome on February 18, 1914, the second daughter of Mannie and Ellen Wickstrom. Full Story
JUANITA H. WAGNER
MAY 26, 1920 - DEC. 10, 2009
Juanita Hubbard (Billy) Wagner died at her home on Camano Island, Dec. 10, 2009. She was born in Nevada City, Calif., in 1920, the youngest child of John Van der Veer Hubbard and Rose Dee Hubbard.
She got a degree in chemistry at University of California, Berkeley. Full Story
DELBERT MITCHELL
Delbert Mitchell, formerly of Stanwood, passed away Dec. 5, 2009 in Spokane. He was 88 years old.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Patti, children Janet and Dave, grandchildren, Tracy, Josh and Sarah and six great-grandchildren. Full Story
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