Meditation
He is risen!
“Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave.
And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone and sat upon it.
And his appearance was like lightning, and his garment as white as snow. Full Story
Baha’i New Year
After sundown on March 20, the eve of the vernal equinox, the Baha’is of Camano Island celebrated Naw-Ruz, the Baha’i New Year. Full Story
News Files
EARLY HISTORY
Daisy Reid was born in Stanwood March 22, 1900 and lived to see her 100th birthday, residing at Josephine Sunset Home.
100 YEARS AGO (1910)
Lars C. Storwick came to Silvana from Aure, Norway, to make a permanent home here.
90 YEARS AGO (1920)
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100th anniversary of Sons of Norway District
Normanna Lodge 3, Everett, will host the District 2 Sons of Norway convention, May 19-22. District 2 includes Stanwood’s Fritjov Lodge, as well as all of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and part of Wyoming. The convention marks the 100th anniversary of District 2, Sons of Norway, as well as several other lodges in the district. Full Story
Third place
Warm Beach resident Debbie Buse took third prize in the fourth annual Everett Blackmouth Derby on March 20, landing herself $500 for her fish, which weighed 13.55 pounds. Full Story
Births
Cayden Allen Christensen was born March 17, 2010, to Crystal Denise Hilsinger and Kenneth Carpenter Christensen of Stanwood. He weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches in length. Full Story
Van Pelt runs for county clerk
Debra Van Pelt, a deputy in the Island County Clerk’s office, has announced her decision to run for the office of County Clerk.
Having spent the past five years immersed in the details and responsibilities of the office, Van Pelt feels that she understands the unique demands of this office. Full Story
Connie's Kitchen
For most of us, magazines offered in the doctor’s office magically help dissolve the inevitable wait. Often a certain article may contain just the information one might want for home or garden improvements, or a new recipe! Unfortunately, the “information continued on next page” is not to be had because someone before us has torn it out. Full Story
Engaged
Ginger and Charlie Lippke of Stanwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Glory Esther, to Drew Willard Mathews, son of Joe Mathews and Laurie Willard Mathews of Stanwood. Full Story
Engaged
Laurie and Denny Linn of Stanwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Marie Linn, to Kevin James Floyd, son of Shirley and Larry Floyd of Grandview, Wash. Full Story
Cabinet brokers
From left, Joe DeFelice, Denise Hall, Tracy Anderson, Carla Heintz and Howard Hall comprise the highly qualified staff of sales people and designers of Northwest Cabinet Brokers, who specialize in pro Full Story
Delivery
Little Caesars is excited to announce that they will start delivery on April 1, offering delivery to most of Stanwood and the north end of Camano Island. Our delivery hours will be 4-9 p.m. Full Story
If only all were like Dan Wickman
You know—there are people, and then there are people.
I’m sure many of you are wondering what that means. Frankly, so do I! Full Story
Gray whales return to Saratoga Passage
Resident Gray whales have returned, according to Orca Network’s whale sighting network, which has received reports of Gray whales in Saratoga Passage, Port Susan, Admiralty Inlet and Possession Sound.
Last year, some of the whales stayed in the area until early July, the latest they had ever been confirmed in the area. Full Story
Tax benefit aids employers of unemployed
Two new tax benefits are now available to employers hiring workers who were previously unemployed or only working part time. These provisions are part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act enacted into law on March 18. Full Story
School house art
Ann Curtis won second place at last year’s Art at the School House with this painting. Full Story
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