How did Mom know that?
My mother was amazing. As are, or were, many of your mothers. Especially if they came from the Great Depression era and lived in rural areas. They worked their fingers to the bone during the week and sang in the choir on Sunday. They could take ticks out of a dog’s hide, chase down a chicken to butcher for supper, and sew up a dress out of feed sack material—all in the same day. Full Story
Community Focus
SUSAN COLE of Stan- wood was one of five nominees for the Seattle Sounder Golden Scarf Award, and was notified last week that she won with an “insurmountable margin,” and would be receiving the Golden Scarf at last Saturday’s game. The award is given to fans who have shown exceptional service to soccer. Full Story
Mom’s love never fades
Change the diapers.
Prepare the meals.
Wash the clothes.
Doctor the hurts. First day of school.
Graduation. Wedding day. Grandbabies.
Retirement.
Golden years. Family reunions, food,
laughter, reminiscing.
Aches and pains.
Medicare. Good days and bad.
Long telephone
conversations. Full Story
Meditation
Help in our day and age
I was in a strange city in a foreign country. I needed to find a post office in order to send a telegram. Two friendly people offered directions. One said, “It is down the street to the left.” The second one said, “It is down the street to the right.” All I needed was someone to tell me, “You can’t get there from here.” Full Story
Golf classic
Sky Miller, golf operations manager at Kayak Point Golf Course, welcomes Mike Gibson, Stanwood Chamber of Commerce president, to the upcoming 6th annual golf classic to take place on Fri, July 30, wit Full Story
Laurie’s Unique Boutique
A new women’s clothing store, Laurie’s — A Unique Boutique, will open soon at 8705 271st St., on Main Street in East Stanwood, offering fashions for women in the work force as well a Full Story
‘Hidden Lake’
Liz Hamlin’s painting, “Hidden Lake” is among 82 paintings selected from 377 entries in the prestigious Northwest Watercolor Society’s national show, now on display in Seattle. Full Story
First place
Stanwood AAU 8th grade girls basketball recently took first place at the 2010 Spring Fling Tournament in Renton/SeaTac April 24-25. Full Story
Hershey meet Saturday
The annual kids’ Hershey Track and Field Meet will be held Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stanwood High School track.
Participants must be 9 to 14 years old as of Dec. 31 this year.
For information contact Jordan Sneva at Stanwood High School at 360- 629-1300 or by e-mail to spartanf@yahoo.com or isneva@stanwwod.wednet. edu. Full Story
Golf
Camaloch Men’s Club
April 24
Camaloch Men’s Club had 24 players April 24 for a game of Low Net - Red Tees, KP 11 with the following winners:
First flight (CH 0 to 36):
Bob Housner and Steve Helaas tied at 64, Bill Dreyer 68, and a threeway tie at 69 among Kurt Bayne, Alan Wentzel and Bob Hess. Full Story
The way we were
Stanwood Spring Costume Show was held recently at Merrill Gardens retirement facility. Full Story
Swimmers showed many personal bests at recent meet
After the major blow of the closing of the Team Fitness swimming pool, the Steelhead Swim Team has rallied together to show everyone they are strong and determined.
Team members showed 43 personal best times at the Painterman.com Swim Meet at Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Full Story
SHS Envirothon teams score top three slots at regional event
Three teams of students from Stanwood High School scored top honors at the Northwest Regional Envirothon at Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center April 22.
Hosted by Snohomish Conservation District, the competition challenge students on their knowledge of soils, wildlife, forestry, aquatics and an environmental issue. This year’s issue was groundwater. Full Story
Rusty
My name is Rusty. I’m a nice male cat looking for my forever home. I was brought to CASA as a stray. I am very friendly and would make a great new best friend. Full Story
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