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Planner offers economic wisdom for 2009 Let's ask an award-winning financial planner about handling our money in 2009. Country Financial representative Gary Owens of Sultan recently became a Life Underwriter Training Council fellow. [More] January 6 Need more snow? Ski cross country with Mountaineers Does the snow in these parts make you want to see more snow? If you are that sort of a looney bird, here is an idea that might sound appealing: Everett Mountaineers are gearing up for January classes and outings. [More] December 23
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Man's Lego legacy will live on as gifts for kids in need Legos are small toys that became a big part of Ron Eaton's life and legacy. His garage was lined with boxes of the unopened building blocks. Eaton loved making models, but collected as an investment. [More] December 22 Langley Giving Tree specially bedecked The Giving Tree is all decorated at the Bayview Corner shops at 5603 Bayview Road in Langley. [More] December 19
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Camano artist infuses masks with personality A. Jeffrey Zigulis toiled in California's Silicon Valley. After three years, the factory job was a drag. "I saw old guys, like 35," he said. "I didn't want to fall into the trap of getting a five-year pin." [More] December 17 Motorcycle jackets cool gift for shelter teens Most groups collecting Christmas goods for the needy are desperate to receive presents that would appeal to the younger crowd. Folks at Cycle Barn are entertaining about 20 teens who will be thrilled with their gift. [More] December 16
It started when a kid knocked her socks off When the Stanwood-Camano school board started honoring a Teacher of the Month, it didn't mess around. The board members found a wonderful educator to spotlight, who messes around in fine style. [More] December 10