Mary Harmon hits century mark
Mary Harmon, the woman with the welcoming smile for all she meets, turns 100 on April 24. Friends and family are invited to celebrate with her on that day at Friendsview Manor, The Auditorium, 1301 Fulton Street in Newberg, Ore. If you wish to send greetings, use the above address, zip code is 97132. Full Story
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EARLY HISTORY
The Stanwood Weekly Press was founded at Stanwood by Vashon Island Press, after they moved their equipment to Stanwood. Andre Folden and Marie Eielsen, both of Norway, were married in Seattle and settled at Utsalady, “making of the wilderness a rich agricultural region.”
100 YEARS AGO (1910)
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Swedish Medical center seeking cutest babies
This year marks the 100th year anniversary for Swedish Medical Center serving patients all over Washington including Stanwood. In honor of its 100th year of nonprofit service, Swedish wants to recognize some of its patients through a search for the cutest Swedish baby photos. Full Story
Loomis joins SCPT
Larry Loomis is the newest
physical therapist to
join the staff at Stanwood
Camano Physical
Therapy. Full Story
Meditation
Thank you Lord
It seems so easy for the human family to dwell on the problems, misfortunes and difficult things in life, and much time, energy, finances and even health, are even lost because of them. In considering the possible benefits from them, we find that there are none. These being the salient facts, why do we spend time there? Full Story
Yoga capital
Stanwood yoga teacher, Marilyn Kennell (in middle, orange sweater) recently returned from the “Yoga Capital of the World,” Rishikesh, India, where she participated in a teacher training pr Full Story
Welcome new technician
Studio 271 Salon and Spa Services
of Camano Island has
transformed their nail room to
welcome their new nail technician,
Candice Everest, to the
team. Full Story
Voices of Children
Children who are raised by their grandparents or other relatives are invited to write a poem, a short essay, or make a picture that describes how living with a grandparent or an aunt or uncle has made positive differences in their lives.
Children from 5 to 19 years old will be judged in three age categories. Full Story
Coroner candidate runs as independent
A candidate for Island County Coroner, Paul Thompson has announced he will run as a Independent rather than a Democrat. A lifelong Democrat, Thompson said that politics was never an issue in his practice and will never influence the way he fulfills his professional responsibilities. Full Story
Omission from Connie’s Kitchen
In Connie’s Kitchen last week, the size of the pan was inadvertently omitted from the recipe for Toll House Oatmeal Marble Squares. After the final mixing, put the cookie dough into a 9x13 inch pan, lightly greased. Full Story
‘How to train your Dragon’
Scandinavians, “How to train your Dragon” may be the Viking movie that the blood in our veins has been longing for.
In Danish, Norwegian or Dutch, the answer is “Ja,” this unique Viking tale is for all ages. Full Story
Epperson receives the WSU Alumni Achievement Award
One of the state’s most successful basketball coaches, Steve Epperson of Stanwood was honored with the Washington State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) Alumni Achievement Award March 31 at Skagit Valley College.
He graduated from WSU in 1977 with four degrees, a BA in recreation, a BA in business administration and BS and MS degrees in physical education. Full Story
SnoCo convenes economic task force
Representatives of key economic sectors have joined the new Snohomish County Economic Task Force to help guide legislative actions to improve the local economy. Full Story
Stanwood contributes to KIDSTAGE ‘Seussical, Jr.’
An 11-year-old from Stanwood and a Camano Island artist have contributed to Village Theater’s KIDSTAGE production of “Seussical Jr.,” which plays at the Everett Center for the Arts this weekend.
Linda McAllister plays Mr. Mayor and Elizabeth Stam designed the sets. Full Story
Funds to preserve heritage
Projects that preserve Snohomish County heritage could receive funds from the Community Heritage Program of the county’s Historic Preservation Commission.
Funding is available for professional development, public education, capital improvements or collections management, to assist projects that promote the public’s access to county history. Full Story
IRS seeks volunteers for TAP
The Internal Revenue Service seeks civic-minded volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a federal advisory committee that listens to taxpayers, identifies key issues and makes recommendations for improving IRS service. Full Story
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