Planned power outage on Camano Island
Wed, Jan. 25 starting at 10 pm
Barring any major storm, beginning tomorrow evening, Wednesday, January 25, the PUD will be replacing a bad conductor on a major transmission line serving Camano Island. The PUD estimates the work time to replace this conductor will be five to seven hours, during which time power will not be available anywhere on Camano Island. Full Story
Snow, wind, ice and fun for some
School district, county offices close due to snow
Last week’s storm was bigger than expected, dumping 14 inches of snow in Olympia, about 10 inches in Stanwood and shattering a five and a half decade-old record at Sea Tac: since 1954, 2.9 inches has been the number to beat; last Wednesday, 6.8 inches were recorded. Full Story
Tribes acquire Harvey ranch
Purpose for property vague
Rumors are circulating that Crete Harvey’s property at the corner of 300th Street and 80th Avenue, former site of Harvey Arabian Farms, will soon be handling inpatients instead of horses. Full Story
Pharmaceutical companies need to own up to its responsibilities
Editorial
Pharmaceutical companies have the upper hand when it comes to pricing. It’s a major factor in how Washingtonians manage their health care costs.
The price of a prescription may or may not be paid by an insurance carrier, but enjoying a healthy lifestyle becomes the priority for most people. Pay the fee or pay the price. Full Story
Treat aging dogs with same respect as aging human
Commentary
When is it time for your older dog to pass away?
People tell me about how their older dog went blind, got arthritis, went deaf or began having accidents so they had to put them down.
I haven’t been told that any of the dogs I’m speaking of were in pain or suffering from something terminal, just losing abilities that come naturally with age. Full Story
At a Glance
¦ Arty Smarty has revamped our children’s art classes and tuition for the New Year!! Six-week sessions for Elementary and Intermediate art students; weekly Preschool classes (TH/Fri mornings); weekly Homeschool classes (TH afternoons). www.artysmarty.net or call (206)510-1085. Art birthday parties. We are a local children’s art studio located on Camano Island. Full Story
On The Island
Don’t fall down!
A fall prevention seminar is presented by Merrill Gardens at the Camano Center Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Learn about how falls affect the lives of seniors, and how to prevent them. Call 387-0222 for information. Benefit dance Full Story
Bullet in dog not discovered until 2nd vet visit
Island County Sheriff’s deputies on Camano Island submitted the crime blotter for the week: Full Story
CHARLOTTE HAFSTAD JENSEN
April 26, 1930 - January 3, 2012
Charlotte Hafstad Jensen, 81, was taken by a flight of angels Jan. 3, 2012.
Charlotte was born in Mount Vernon and was raised in Stanwood. Full Story
LAWRENCE RAPHEAL ZENT
November 1, 1947- December 4, 2011
Lawrence Rapheal Zent, "Larry" was born Nov. 1, 1947 in Eldgin, N.D., raised in Seattle and passed to be with Jesus on Dec. 4, 2011, after his long struggle with heart failure, surrounded by his love ones.
Survived by his daughters Sandi and Carol and all his grandchildren. Full Story
PAMELA M. HAFNER-OTTERSON
Born Dec. 4, 1940, in Bellingham, Pamela Hafner Otterson was the only daughter of Edith and Sheldon York.
She did have three other half siblings of which two preceded her in death, Virgil York and Arlene Hasse.
Pam loved the Bellingham area and was involved in many activities including cheerleading and the drill team at Meridian High School. Full Story
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