Man convicted of 2nd degree rape
Sentenced April 26
The victims’ names in this
story have been changed to
protect their privacy.
Bryan Ross of Camano Island was found guilty of second-degree rape by forcible compulsion in Island County Superior Court last month. In laymen’s terms, Ross took his victim by whatever means necessary, against her will.
She was not the first. Full Story
Empty dreams
Maintenance issues rise to the surface prompting pool closure
Perched above the empty swimming pool at Team Fitness rests the final straw on a heap of problems plaguing the facility.
Although the recently deceased dehumidifier forced Team Fitness owner Mike Liberato and building owner Brett Olson to officially close the pool, the blame doesn’t rest solely on its rusty, corroded back. Full Story
Stanwood teen dies in crash
A car crash early Saturday morning took the life of a Stanwood teenage girl and seriously injured a Camano Island man, according to Rebecca Hover, spokeswoman for Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Full Story
Gardening With Charlie: Why go native?
It’s time to go native in the garden. That’s not as risqué as you think. Growing native trees, shrubs, and flowers is a good way to plant a low maintenance landscape, while still enjoying colorful flowers, leaves, and fruits in our yard. But what are native plants and why grow them? Here are the answers to those and other questions about going native. Full Story
Plantman video on planting shrubs, trees
Planting is easy… when you know how.
It’s like riding a bicycle, playing a guitar and roasting a turkey.
They are all activities that are easy to do once you know how, but are very intimidating when you’re a beginner.
The same is true when it comes to planting trees and shrubs. Full Story
ALEX BIELAGA BLOOM
APRIL 9, 1931 - MARCH 30, 2010
Alex Bielaga Bloom passed away peacefully March 30, 2010, while sleeping in his own bed, on Camano Island.
This may come as a surprise to those who knew Alex as he was a vibrant, active man who was always going somewhere and doing something — bowling, golfing, playing bridge. Full Story
CLARENCE S. WILSON
MARCH 15, 1921 – APRIL 1, 2010
Clarence S. Wilson, born in Clayton, Wash., March 15, 1921, went to be with the Lord April 1, 2010.
Clarence worked in the shipyards during World War II, and was fire chief at the Yakima Fire Department. He worked at Hunt Transfer Company from 1952 to 1971 and later became coowner of Everett Transfer Co., (now Evergreen Moving Systems). Full Story
CHARLOTTE PEARL (NORTHERN, SPANE) JOHNSON
AUGUsT 28, 1929 – APRIL 8, 2010
Charlotte “Charlie” was born August 28, 1929 in Hood River, Oregon, to Charles and Pearl Northern. She died April 8, 2010.
When she was young, the family moved to Seattle where Charlotte graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1948.
Soon after she met and married Victor L. Spane and they made their home in Stanwood. Full Story
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