Learning the ropes
Stanwood-Camano Fire Department’s technical rope rescue team spent last Tuesday honing their skills inside the water tower on Lincoln Hill.
Led by Bill Bothel, the team practiced rigging rescue gear and lowering a “victim” through the concrete shaft. Full Story
Morgan’s new tale: Temporarily closed by mold
Once upon a time there was a bookstore, Morgan’s Tales, used but loved. Patrons paraded its creaky floor and flipped its wellworn pages and delighted in the smell of yellowing paper and binding glue. They searched for escape, found adventure and acquired knowledge. Full Story
SnoCo updating shoreline regulations
New regulations for the development and use of shoreline property in Snohomish County are currently under discussion by the county council.
In accordance with new guidelines handed down by Washington state, the county is required to revise its Shoreline Management Program (SMP), first developed in 1974 as part of the Shoreline Management Act and last updated in 1993. Full Story
Laura Lewis qualifies for general election
A 30-year resident of Camano Island, Laura Lewis received enough write-in votes in the primary election to earn a spot on the Nov. 2 general election ballot.
State election rules require a write-in candidate garner 600 votes in the primary to appear on the general election ballot. According to Lewis, she received 933 votes. Full Story
Vehicle prowls on the hill
Stanwood Police saw
the following action last
week:
• A briefcase and sunglasses were stolen from an unlocked vehicle during a prowl that occurred in the 8100 block of 280th Place NW Aug. 27. Full Story
Tennis tournament
Phat (Peter) Mai had the biggest hit at the Camano Island Senior Tennis Tournament. Full Story
Golf
Camaloch Ladies
18-Hole Golf Club
Camaloch Ladies 18- Hole Golf Club has announced the results of its Club Championship for the month of August.
First flight: Meg LoDolce 256, Sally Scott 269, Karla Frey 270, Angie Hwang 274.
Second flight: Dee Bollinger 293, Gloria Michaelis 202, Char Scott 311, Diane Cohn 313. Full Story
Silvana Fair results
Results of judging and
award winners from the recent
Silvana Community Fair continued
from the August 31 edition
of the Stanwood/Camano
NEWS are listed below:
Arts
Full Story
DOL closes loophole
About 800 Washington dirt bike owners received letters from the Department of Licensing last week informing them that their motorcycle isn’t legal for use on public roadways, based on federal and state safety standards that all roadworthy vehicles must meet. Full Story
