Athletic participation fees considered
Could pay-to-play save programs?
Participation fee.
“I don’t even like saying it,” said Roger Myers, president of the Stanwood-Camano School District board of directors last Tuesday. Full Story
The road ahead
Daughter of murdered woman is writing a new chapter in her family’s history
As Sacia swings open the heavy wood
doors of academia, her story of personal
resolve snaps into sharp focus against a
backdrop of adversity. Some would call
her a phoenix, rising from the ashes of her
childhood.
Sacia’s view of herself is less dramatic.
Full Story
Gossett named SnoCo chair
In a typical move for the Snohomish County Council, last year’s vice chair, Dave Gossett, was named council chair for 2010.
Gossett, a Democrat from Mountlake Terrace currently in his third term, served as chairman in 2007.
Former Chairman Mike Cooper said last year was an “interesting experience” dealing with the budget. Full Story
Topping trees hurts their health, value
A Washington state forester, Chuck Turley, suggests that landowners avoid “topping” and other types of severe tree trimming.
As trees prepare for the winter stages of their growth cycles, it’s a good time to think about whether to trim trees on your property, Turley said. Full Story
Expo adds sustainability
Homeowners could use some country knowledge
Due to last year’s enthusiasm over the hide tanning class offered at the Country Living Expo held at Stanwood High School (SHS), this year, the extension service through Washington State University (WSU) had to order an entire case of brains. Full Story
The three Rs for a better future
Of all the plants and animals in the world, humans are the only species that spend resources faster than they can be replaced. Full Story
HILDA BENZEL
1914-2009
Hilda Benzel, 95, passed away at Warm Beach Health Care Center Dec. 29, 2009. Memorial services will be held at Beachwood Lounge, Warm Beach Senior Community, Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m. Full Story
TOM CARNCROSS
JULY 30, 1953 – DEC. 15, 2009
Tom Carncross died from respiratory failure at Providence Medical Center in Everett, Dec. 15, 2009. His family was by his side. He was 56.
Tom was born to William E. Carncross and Eunice (Ingrid) Amundsen in Princeton, N.J. July 30, 1953. Full Story
RUTH P. PAINTER
OCT. 18, 1923 - DEC. 21, 2009
Ruth Pauline Painter has a change of address.
On Dec. 21, 2009, she moved from her home in Stanwood to her heavenly home where she will be reunited with family members and friends who have gone before.
Ruth was a practical, private and a profound thinking person, who loved fellowship, but also treasured her solitude. Full Story
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