Finding joy together every day
Caregiver honored for inspiration
On a good day, Doreen Schmitt of Stanwood joins her friend, Kelly Lloyd, for a trip to town. The two go shopping, share stories and grab some lunch.
On a day Schmitt isn’t feeling so great, Lloyd is there as well—to open the drapes, run a bath, light some candles and encourage her friend to welcome another day at a slower pace. Full Story
Not guilty plea in Ellen Floyd’s death
Turski arraigned in Superior Court
Camano Island man Garrett Turski, 20, was arraigned in Snohomish County Superior Court last Wednesday in connection with the April 10, 2010 death of Ellen Floyd.
Turski pleaded not guilty to felony charges of vehicular homicide.
Turski maintained that he doesn’t recall what happened, and his family said there’s no proof he was driving. Full Story
More than a game
Youth encouraged to Step Up with community’s help
The Station hopes to pass vision on to Full Story
Teachers: changing the world one student at a time
When sixth-grade teacher Gaylen Brule’ called last fall to ask if the NEWS would be willing to supply newspapers for her target reading class for struggling readers at Stanwood Middle School, I jumped at the chance. It was an opportunity to reveal the world’s oldest “portable device” to a new generation. Full Story
Zumba for all
Moves adapted for those with special needs
Every Monday afternoon, the Bonnie Susan Cole building at the Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds comes alive with song, dance and the freedom to move, laugh and share together.
It’s an all-inclusive environment, inspired by a young man and a Zumba fitness instructor. Full Story
EPA monitors drinking water in the Northwest
Only trace amounts of radiation found
As a result of the incident with the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan, several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air monitors have detected very low levels of radioactive material in the United States consistent with estimated releases from the damaged nuclear reactors. Full Story
Why do people make so many mistakes?
Life coach explains how to instantly reduce your number of mistakes
None of us are immune to mistakes, and the one universal truth of making mistakes is that we all hate that moment when we realize that we just screwed up. Full Story
Garden Affair: A new focus
Fifteen years ago, Joy Nelson stuck her green thumb out, planted the roots of Wild Song Nursery in Stanwood and held the first Garden Faire show for specialty growers and crafters to share their wares with the community.
From its nine-booth beginnings, the Garden Faire grew to more than 89 vendors at its peak in 2008. Full Story
AGNES HENRIETTA WERNER
January 3, 1910 - April 8, 2011
Agnes H. Werner was born on Jan. 3, 1910 in Seattle to Abraham and Marie Helen (Nass) Howick. She entered into rest on April 8, 2011 in Warm Beach, with her loving family surrounding her, at 101 years old. Full Story
ELIZABETH HANOUSEK
July 28, 1953 - April 10, 2011
Elizabeth Hanousek, 57, of Camano Island, passed away this week after succumbing to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Elizabeth will be remembered as a loving mother, for her kind spirit and love of animals.
She is survived by her two sons, Garett and Brennan. Full Story
MELVIN JORDAN SHERIDAN
October 2, 1929 - April 15, 2011
Melvin Jordan Sheridan went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 15 2011 at the age of 81. He was at home with his best friend and loving wife of 64 years, Ruby Ila Sheridan. Full Story
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