Community Transit proposes service changes
Stanwood to Boeing route eliminated
James Moran of Camano Island has been riding Community Transit’s bus no. 247 to Boeing for the past five years. He said it saved him about $3,500 last year.
Three routes take approximately 150 riders from Stanwood to Everett’s Boeing plant each business day. Full Story
Negotiations near for city fire contract with CIFR
December 31, 2011 looms on the horizon.
When the city signed a contract for emergency medical services (EMS) with Camano Island Fire and Rescue (CIFR) in May 2005 followed by an interlocal agreement for management and supervision of its fire department that September, both were set to expire the end of 2011. Full Story
Koster aims for Congress
Citing the need for a “less intrusive government” in a statement released Wednesday, Snohomish County Councilman John Koster, 58, officially announced his campaign to represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District.
Last November, Koster fended off challenger Ellen Hiatt Watson to remain on the county council for a third term. Full Story
Crab feeds
Crab feeds
Camano Island Women’s Republican Club (CIWRC) will meet noon Tues, Jan. 26, Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 West Lake Drive. Republican issues will be discussed. Lunch will be served at noon prior to the meeting. CIWRC welcomes new members and visitors from the Camano/Stanwood area. Full Story
The bad and the good in food
In a world where the list is king, doesn’t it make sense to know what not to eat in addition to what you should eat?
That’s how I look at it. The foods you should never eat are deserving of their own list. While I’ve named the culprit in disturbing your peace (health and weight), I’ve also named the hero in restoring your wellb Full Story
How to set a goal, and see it through
To paraphrase Mark Twain, “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I’ve done it thousands of times.”
Whether it’s to lose weight, earn a promotion, or spend more time with your family, it’s carrying through that proves problematic. Full Story
Own rather than rent good health
Growing up, the fathers of all my friends worked hard so their kids would have an “easier time of it.”
One man used his free time and skills to build a couple of small houses on Elm Street for a little extra income while his two boys grew up. Full Story
JOHN ETHERIDGE CRAVENS
OCT. 31, 1934 – JAN. 11, 2010
John Etheridge Cravens, born in Lawton, Oklahoma, Oct. 31, 1934, went to be with Our Lord on Jan. 11, 2010.
A long time resident of Washington, he spent the last 20 years in Arlington Heights, east of Arlington. Full Story
BETTY L. MACKEY
SEPT. 6, 1930 – JAN. 9, 2010
Betty L. Mackey, 79, of the Warm Beach Senior Community, died Saturday January 9, 2010. She was born September 6, 1930 in Winner, S.D..
Betty is survived by her husband of 58 years, Francis, son Dave of Fountain, Colo.; daughters Barbara Griswold of Camano Island and Margaret Gorball of Boulder Creek, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Full Story
Earl Hollis O’Bryan
Dec . 26, 1923 – Jan . 16, 2010
Earl Hollis O’Bryan was born December 26, 1923 in Bower, South Dakota, and he passed away January 16, 2010, after a long battle with cancer.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Earl moved to Everett with his mother and brothers in 1935. He joined the Navy at age 17 and served during World War II. Full Story
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