If your not having fun, it’s just work
Some people can point to a moment in the past that shot them down the path to their present. For twins Ben and Ken Lukehart, the 30- year-old owners of Islander’s Restaurant, that moment came when they were 12.
“I’m not going to say we grew up poor,” said Ken, “but things were tight.” Full Story
Teen boy sent to Denny for burglary, malicious mischief, and minor in possession of alcohol
Stanwood Police responded
to the following incidents
last week.
• A 15-year-old Stanwood boy was arrested March 22, and booked into Denny Youth Center on charges of burglary, theft malicious mischief and minor in possession and consumption of alcohol after gaining entry into a business in the 7200 block of 267th Street NW. Full Story
Return census forms now
Census forms were delivered by the U.S. Postal Service two weeks ago and are due back this week or as soon as possible. While there is no specific deadline, those residents who do not complete and return a 2010 Census form within two weeks of receiving it will receive a replacement form. Full Story
Attorney General’s Office chases Penguin
In the state’s case against Mukilteo-based Penguin Windows, the Office of Attorney General (OAG) “alleged that Penguin’s claims just didn’t fly,” said Assistant Attorney General Jack Zurlini.
OAG filed against Penguin as part of their consumer protection efforts focused on transparent marketing, a press release said. Full Story
Vote for young artist
Four years after 14-year-old Callie Cash picked up her first guitar, she is a finalist in the Classical King FM 98.1 “Ten Grands Young Artist Awards.” The Stanwood High School freshman sta Full Story
Possible cougar sighting sparks public awareness
Solitary and secretive, cougars are rarely seen in the wild.
Their graceful nature masks exceptional power and strength to track and capture prey, most commonly, deer.
For residents like Nancy Cooper in the Kayak Point area south of Stanwood, living in balance with nature is important. Full Story
Corrections in people of the year nominations
One nominee for Woman of the Year was inadvertently left off the list in the March 23 edition of the NEWS.
Suzanna Mantis, of Z’s, was nominated for all the time and effort she gives to the community, including a shoe collection drive for Shoes4Souls for victims of the earthquake in Haiti, and coats for those in need. Full Story
Council passes amended sign code language
In a special session Thursday night, Stanwood City Council heard a second reading of the sign code ordinance, amending language, and passed it unanimously, accepting council members Andy Chappel and Leonard Kelley, who were absent. Full Story
Hi-Q team takes title in dramatic fashion
The Hi-Q team from Stanwood High School (SHS) tossed a monkey off its back after winning the championship match on home turf last week.
For the second year in a row, SHS qualified as host for the regional event, sponsored by Everett Community College, by besting 17 teams from Snohomish and Island counties during regular season competition. Full Story
Volunteers wanted to help retired
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), sponsored by Catholic Community Services, seeks people over 55 for hundreds of RSVP volunteer opportunities throughout the county. RSVP volunteers receive free supplemental liability, accident and automobile insurance coverage while performing volunteer duties. For information, e-mail John McAlpine, johnm@ccsww.org, or call 425-257-2111, ext. Full Story
Governor signs Haugen bill to shrink government
The state will save money and resources by combining the state’s three regional Growth Management Hearings boards into a single seven-member board as a result of legislation signed into law today by Gov. Chris Gregoire. Full Story
Kite surfer tangles with lines
Sunday afternoon, a Kayak area kite surfer got a little more caught up in the sport than he intended.
While taking advantage of gusting winds and enjoying a few gray whales along the shoreline about half a mile from Kayak Point Regional Park, the man tangled his ankle in the lines and was unable to free himself. The surfer shouted for help, and fortunately his calls were heard. Full Story
