July nuptials planned
John Fortner and Joana Steele of Stanwood announce their engagement and plans for a summer wedding July 24. The couple’s parents are Ken and Susan Fortner, and Paul and Diane Corbett. Full Story
Greene’s Handyman Service
Steven Greene, Camano Island resident for 27 years, has announced his new business, Greene’s Handyman Service. Whether it’s maintaining your yard or fences, washing windows, or touchingup the paint on your house, Greene will be happy to give you a bid. His services range from home maintenance to repair projects. Full Story
New hairdresser
A specialist in point-cutting for a lightweight and lively look, Emily Thompson is a graduate of the accredited Toni and Guy Hairdressing Academy and is now working at Cutting Loose salon, 9930 271st Full Story
Births
Ryane Jayde Wright was born Feb. 6, 2010 at Providence Women’s Pavilion in Everett.
She is the first child for Brenda and Tom Wright of Arlington, and her birth date was also her daddy’s 30th birthday.
She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces, and measured 21 inches. Full Story
Sassy
Sassy is a 1- year-old brown tabby female at N.O.A.H. She’s a little shy when you first meet her, but give her a little time and she’ll settle in. She loves to cuddle. Full Story
Meditation
Do what He says
The Gospel story of Jesus turning water into wine starts with Him and His mother being invited as guests to a community wedding in Cana, a small town in the Galilee region. Full Story
Camano Island resident wins trip to the Olympics
Ramona Grotte, of Camano Island, is the lucky winner.
She won a Coca-Cola sweepstakes drawing for a four-night trip to see the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. Full Story
Integrity and friendship
Students in grades three through five at SES who also learned about integrity and friendship include Blake Thayer, Cody Osburn, Karli Rimat, Cyena Fryberg, Amanda Parks, Amanda Givens, Shilah Stevens, Full Story
50 Golden Years
Vern and Alice Salsbery are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 27. Full Story
Quilting for charity
Making quilts for homeless shelters and contributing to Lutheran World relief are only two of the many charitable activities to which women of Freeborn Lutheran Church devote their energies. Last year, they made almost 250 quilts and raised several thousands of dollars to support over 10 charities, with Stanwood Food Bank being the major beneficiary. Full Story
Disaster ready
Members of the American Red Cross disaster team on Camano Island (L to R) Frank Alishio, Mary Trimble, Sally Odenborg, Jackie Matthias, Ray Curtis and Carl Johansen, accept a retired emergency respons Full Story
Freeborn founder passes away
Tom Rodin passed away last Friday night, leaving behind a legacy the area now takes for granted.
Rodin was one of the original founders of the Freeborn Fire Station and District 14.
Rodin left the position of assistant chief of district 36, in King County, and moved to Freeborn in 1962 to find – well, nothing, really. Full Story
Ovenell named ‘Teacher of the Year’ by conservation district
The agriculture teacher at Stanwood High School, Ryan Ovenell has been named “Teacher of the Year” by the Snohomish Conservation District.
He joins eight winners in SCD’s annual awards for 2009. Full Story
Celebrate with George – eat cake!
George Washington’s birthday was yesterday but since we are the only state in 50 to be named after a president, we can be excused for choosing to celebrate his natal day, even if it is a few hours late. Full Story
Kidstage classes begin early March
Village Theatre KIDSTAGE has announced its spring line-up of break camps and exploratory, acting, and musical theater classes for students of all ages.
For preschool-aged children, Everett KIDSTAGE offers “Preschool Arts Adventure” year-round on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning with its spring quarter on April 6. Full Story
It’s time again, ‘Hoops for Davis’ on March 6
Two months ago my column was about getting old, and I stated that the good parts of life far outweigh the bad.
My friend Gene Elefson challenged me on that.
He simply said, “No, they don’t, but it doesn’t matter. The good parts are still good.” Full Story
Camano’s Red Cross supported by SnoCo
A jurisdictional change in Red Cross operations is moving Camano Island disaster support out of the former Island County Chapter and into the Snohomish County Chapter, according to American Red Cross Northwest Region Director Chuck Morrison. Full Story
Five rings of pride
A flag-raising ceremony of a U.S.A. Full Story
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