Planting a vision for future generations
Botanical gardens will have 1,000 native species, two miles of trails
One stroll with David Thomsen through Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens is all it takes to witness his passion for botany, history, ecology, education, watershed restoration and stewardship. Full Story
Council updates building code
City gets into compliance with new international requirements
Stanwood City Council voted to amend the building codes Thursday evening.
The revisions were in response to the updated 2009 International Building Codes, which took effect July 1, and bring Stanwood into compliance with statewide measures. Full Story
Last defendant sentenced in Sept. drive-by shooting
The Stanwood woman who lured two local men into a drive-by shooting near Milltown last September has accepted a plea agreement.
Julie Kirwan, 25, plead guilty to assault and was sentenced to a year in prison. Full Story
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Perspective
Michael Hastings and Gen. McChrystal exploded in “Rolling Stone” magazine (RS), shredding the war in Afghanistan with a story I couldn’t ignore.
Hastings, fringe freelancer, ends up embedded with McChrystal and his men for a month, emerging with a story that plunges prime time media into a frenzy. Full Story
On The Island
CS&CC announces annual meeting
The Camano Senior and Community Center’s annual meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mon., July 26, at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Members are requested to attend. For information call 387-0222.
Line dancing lessons for all
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LOIS JEAN RICE CHADWICK
March 9, 1925 – June 28, 2010
Lois Jean Rice Chadwick left her earthly existence at daybreak Monday morning, June 28, 2010, surrounded by love and her nine children.
Born March 9, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., Lois relocated to California where, with the support of her family, she brought up her children as a single mother, sometimes holding two and three jobs to put food on the table. Full Story
CARL R. HAMLIN
Carl R. Hamlin, 78, of Camano Island, passed away on June 27, 2010, after an extended illness.
A memorial service is planned for later this summer.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations made to the James Gibbs Family Fund at any Skagit State Bank.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Full Story
Molly Austin Shay
May 8, 1989 - June 28, 2010
Molly Austin Shay blessed our world with her presence for 21 years and left a hole in all our hearts when she left. She was a loving, caring person who enjoyed life to its fullest. Full Story
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