Reflecting on art
Stanwood High School junior Jenny Allison hangs “Shattered” in the school district administration building along with numerous other award-winning works by local students. Her image received top honors at the countywide Scholastic Art Awards in February. See page A12 for more coverage and a list of winners. Full Story
Closing a school not an option, for now
Community meetings continue
Reports
of declining enrollment in the Stanwood-Camano School District have the rumor mills spinning.
February’s tally was 196 students less than last year’s count for the month.
At the community budget meeting last Monday, Superintendent Jean Shumate, ED.D., addressed some of the hearsay. Full Story
The state of unemployment
Despite
the addition of 12,400 jobs in Washington, the statewide unemployment rate increased slightly, from 9.2 percent in December to 9.3 percent in January.
Responding to news of the job increase, Governor Christine Gregoire said in a prepared statement last Tuesday, “While today’s news is positive, we aren’t in the clear yet.” Full Story
Entertainment abounds in, around Stanwood/Camano
Editorial
Living in a rural area has its advantages and disadvantages. But finding good entertainment within a reasonable driving distance isn’t one of them in the Stanwood/Camano Island area.
For many residents here, just leaving their homes again after a long evening commute takes a little motivation. Still, for those who do, most will find it worthwhile. Full Story
On The Island
Fire commissioners set meeting
Camano Island Fire and Rescue’s fire commissioner’s meeting is Mon, March 22, 7:30 p.m., at the Country Club Fire Station, 1326 Elger Bay Road. Any questions, call the administration office, 387-1512.
Learn about low impact development
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Lavender brings fragrant history to your garden
Lavender was definitely familiar to early Pilgrims arriving in America in the 1600s, and no doubt it helped to mask some of the less pleasant odors during their long sea voyages. But growing and using lavender goes back much farther than that. Full Story
Finding opportunities to save energy in spring
When people consider saving energy, they may think about turning down the heat during the winter and bundling up with a sweater or extra blanket. While it’s true that home heating is one of the big energy draws, there are plenty of opportunities to save energy and money in the spring and summer, too. Full Story
CYNTHIA LIMON
Cynthia Limon passed away peacefully in her family home Sunday, February 21, 2010 surrounded by her children and husband. She was 51 and a half to the day. Full Story
IN LOVING MEMORY OF JACOB D. TANIS
JULY 4, 1984 -MARCH 8, 2004
Jacob, you are always remembered with love, tears and laughter at your great sense of humor.
You graced us with 19 precious years.
You are sunshine in our hearts. We live in honor of you.
God keeps you in His loving arms until we can be together again.
Always and forever
Your loving family and friends.
Dance Full Story
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