A President’s love story
Those of us old enough to remember what President Harry S. Truman looked like in person, would never suspect the romantic heart that beat within the often dourlooking man from Missouri. Full Story
‘No name calling’
Utsalady Elementary students created posters for “No name nalling week,” in January. Full Story
Saving our own
Fire Chief Rick Lasky was the guest speaker at a training offered last week at Warm Beach Fire Station. There were 220 firefighters who attended the oneday class. Full Story
Students of the month
Stanwood Middle School January Students of the Month are Elizabeth Wirth, Conner Kunzman, Caitlin Lingrey, Jared Holmgren, Joya Major and David Czyzewicz. Full Story
Meditation
A historical moment
Like most of us, I recall the moments when I first witness historical events, the surreal experience of watching history—often tragedy—as it happens, on my television screen. I clearly remember watching in disbelief as the second of the Twin Towers collapsed; while the Shuttle Challenger disintegrated; while the Branch Davidian compound turned to inferno. Full Story
Patient, organized
Stanwood Elementary School second- to fifthgraders who learned the life skills of organization and patience this month are Zack Donaldson, Alek Klock, Reina Bautista, Amanda Lara, Hannah Fisher, Dana Full Story
News Files
EARLY HISTORY
Halvor Husby from Norway took out a 160-acre homestead at Norman and a street in the eastern part of town was named for the family. Joseph Melby was born in Minnesota in 1890, and later became chaplain at Josephine Sunset Home for over 20 years.
100 YEARS AGO (1910)
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A family who serves
Representative Barbara Bailey (R-Oak Harbor) is flanked by Jessica, Isaac and Zachary Placzek of Camano Island. Full Story
Surviving Valentine’s Day after your sweetheart passes
Valentine’s Day celebrates love, and it can bring bittersweet memories and pain to anyone left alone in this world of couples. Full Story
Hearts entwined
A nice surprise greeted Julie Knight of Camano Island when she went to retrieve her newspaper on a snow day during Christmas week. Full Story
Nominations due for Puget Sound Legacy
Nominations are due Feb. 28 for the People For Puget Sound’s annual Warren G. Magnuson Puget Sound Legacy Awards, which recognize individuals, organizations and projects that make Puget Sound a better place for its marine life. The award is given in the spirit of Senator Warren G. Magnuson and is presented at People For Puget Sound’s annual breakfast in Seattle each spring. Full Story
Nominations wanted for outstanding historic preservation
March 5 is the deadline to nominate candidates for the Washington state Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation’s 20th annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation. This award program recognizes people, organizations and projects. Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony during National Historic Preservation Month May 4 in Olympia. Full Story
Happy 100th , Boy Scouts of America
By JEREMIAH O’HAGAN Staff Reporter
Wish the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) a happy birthday. They deserve it; they turned 100 on Monday.
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SA was incorporated Full Story
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