1. art and entertainment
2. movies and tv
3. movies
4. reviews

Issue 138 • March 6-19, 2015
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Artist of the Week....................................................................................40
Business Spotlight...................................................................................41
CALENDAR OF EVENTS.....................................................4-21
Classes & Workshops, Etc......................................................................23
Classifieds Listings..................................................................................38
Community Information & Announcements / News........... 42-51
Cooking Mamas................................................................................ 56-57
Did You Know?..........................................................................................25
Dining Guide.............................................................................................27
Healthy Living...........................................................................................61
Journey with Jan......................................................................................52
Kids’ Korner......................................................................................... 36-37
Life Worth Writing About......................................................................30
Local Poems & Stories............................................................................59
Map of Camano Island...........................................................................29
Meetings & Clubs....................................................................................22
Morgan’s Tales...........................................................................................53
Moonshine Wisdom & Wit....................................................................35
Pet Pages....................................................................................................34
Photos and Art from Your Friends.....................................................58
Senior Happenings.................................................................................24
Things I Used To Remember................................................................54
Tide Tables.................................................................................................62
Web of the Week......................................................................................51
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FRIDAY, MARCH 6
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime
9:30am at the Camano Island Library. Wiggle and giggle with your
baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities that
inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 18
months. Caregiver required.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Ready Readers: Family Storytime
10:30am at the Camano Island Library. Funny stories and action
songs will make you giggle and move while getting your little ones
ready to read. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 18 months and
up with a caregiver.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Baby & Me Storytime
11am at the Stanwood Library. Silly stories, happy songs, rhymes,
and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For
newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Ford Giesbrecht performs at Dos Reales
irish horoscope:
Weeping Willow
(March 1-10)
Beautiful but full
of melancholy,
attractive,
very empathetic,
loves anything
beautiful and
tasteful,
loves to travel,
dreamer,
restless,
capricious,
honest,
can be influenced but is not
easy to live with,
demanding,
good intuition,
suffers in love
but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.
Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American and Latin
jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music. 5:30-8:30pm.
9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
PTA Movie Night
6:00pm – 7:30pm at Elger Bay Elementary School.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Wayne Hayton
7:30pm at the Conway Muse – (Hat). Wayne Hayton is a NW singer/
songwriter who began his career on stages in Europe–playing for
the US armed services. Wayne’s self-published CD, Can’ Stop, has received online critical acclaim. His solo show features a mix of familiar
acoustic classics and his original material.
[email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Self-Defense Workshop for Girls
3pm at the Stanwood Library. Learn the basics of self-defense and
assertive boundary-setting at this free two-hour beginners class. Instructed by 5th degree black belt Michelle McVadon. Open to girls
in grades 6-12. Class size is limited, so register in advance to reserve
your spot! Funded by Stanwood Friends of the Library.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 6-7
st.
patrick’s
day
Poem:
SHS Spring Musical Performance:
“Into the Woods”
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their
family tree. 7pm – 10pm at SHS Performing Arts Center. Adults: $9.
Students: $8.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
May the Irish
hills caress you.
May her lakes
and rivers bless
you.
May the luck of
the Irish enfold
you.
May the blessings of Saint
Patrick behold
you.
Winter Walk - Cama To Camano Island
State Park
Meet the Ivy Road and Dry Lake road junction. Walk from the Cama
trailhead to the south beach of Camano Island State Park enjoying
the downhill and level terrain with great views. Shuttle cars will be
available to return drivers to the trailhead. If you wish you can walk
back. The walk is 3.3 miles one way. Please - no dogs on these guided walks. 5:50pm – 7:50pm GMT (no daylight saving).
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Family BINGO
at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at
4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available.
More info: 360-387-5420.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Pearl Django
7:30pm at the Conway Muse. – (in the Parlor) – $20. Pearl Django
plays exquisite Gypsy Jazz and they do it with such verve, skill and
pleasure that they are pretty much irresistible to jazz and non-jazz
listeners alike.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Laugh Your Tail Off Comedy Show
and Auction
NEED
TO FIND
ANOTHER
CRAB
CRACKER?
An outdoor
magazine rack
filled with Crab
Crackers is
located next to
the Stanwood
police station.
Schedule of Events
March 14:
March 18:
March 28:
April 15:
benefiting The NOAH Center. Your participation will give homeless
dogs and cats a second chance to find their forever home. Space is
limited for this unique and exclusive animal lover’s event! Attendees will have an evening full of laughter and fun which will include
a sit down dinner, silent auction and comedy show featuring Ron
Stubbs, Susan Jones and Michelle Westford. Tickets for the benefit
are $95 per person, which includes the comedy show, dinner, beer
& wine, and silent auction. To purchase tickets, contact The NOAH
Center at 360-629-7055, email, [email protected], or sign
up online at www.thenoahcenter.org through Give Direct.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Electronics Recycling in Stanwood
The Stanwood Camano Kiwanis Club & its Aktion Club’s monthly
recycling event for Electonics (TVs, computers & monitors). 10am2pm at 27001 94th Drive NW, Stanwood. This event is a service to
our community & a fundraising effort for the Aktion Club.
A Place For All Your “Celebrations!”
St. Patrick’s Dance
The Miles Black Trio – Duke
Ellington Tribute
55+ Resource Fair
Jazz with Jeff Johnson Quartet
360-387-0222
www.camanocenter.org
606 Arrowhead Road
Camano Island, WA 98282
[email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
PTO Auction - “Spring is in the Air”
recycle
trivia:
How many times
can you recycle
paper? The EPA
states the magic
number is about
5 to 7 times thru
the paper mill.
WasteWise,
Island County
This fun event features a live auction with baskets comprised of
items gathered by each classroom. A concurrent silent auction features other donated items. A pasta bar dinner will also be included
(with a gluten-free option). Come join us for an adult-only evening
event and bid on some fantastic items including four one-day passes to Disney, a football signed by Richard Sherman, a four seat box
at the Vans Warped tour, a Mark Ellinger glass ball, many local gift
certificates, and a variety of baskets compiled by our classes. Tickets
are available through the school office for this adult-only evening
event. Please call 360-629-1250 for more information. 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Stanwood Elementary Gymnasium. Tickets are $10.
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Bird Watching In the Stanwood
Camano Area
11am at the Stanwood Country Store. John Edison is a local birdwatcher very involved with the Snow Goose Festival. He has hosted
& led birdwatching tours in our local Nature Conservancies. He will
be showing slides & talking about the special habits of birds that
stay & migrate through our area.
Local.
Knowledgeable.
Connected.
Your “go to” real estate
resource for Camano Island!
Linda Evans – Broker, Realtor®
360 632-6788
www.InsideCamano.com
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818 N. Sunrise Blvd.
Camano Island, WA
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Stanwood-Coin Club Annual Show
10am-4pm at the Stanwood Senior Community Center (behind
Stanwood High School).
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Stanwood Mobile Vaccination Clinic
3:30pm-5pm at Stanwood Country Store, 8815 272nd St. NW. Good
Neighbor Vet mobile vaccination clinic. First come, first served. No
appointment necessary. 360-629-6973.
will begin open enrollment for fall 2015
classes on March 2nd between 9:30-12:00
We are a strong kindergarten readiness
program with emphasis on S.T.E.M as well
as Common Core. We have 35 years of
excellence in early childhood education.
360-629-4592
www.CamanoLutheranPreschool.com
Camano Lutheran Preschool admits students of any race,
color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights,
privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or
made available to students. It does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship programs and other school
administered programs.
[email protected]
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
rOSE pruNiNG SEMiNar aND DEMONStratiON
Rose growers are often asked when the best time to prune roses is.
While there is no best time, a good time is usually around the first
Saturday in March. By this date there is a low likelihood of additional
hard spring freezes so it is usually safe to prune. Tri-Valley Rose Society will be offering free instruction on the techniques and rationale of pruning from 9-10am at the rose garden of Len and Marilyn
Heller, 2909 280 St NW, Stanwood. Several ARS Consulting Rosarians
will be on hand to answer pruning and other rose related questions.
This will be followed from 10-noon by pruning demonstrations. Additional information: 360-629-4692.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
DayLiGHt SaViNG tiME
“Spring Forward”. Begins at 2am. Set clocks ahead one hour.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
SiLVaNa VikiNG HaLL BiNGO
6pm. Come early for some food! 1331 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana. Questions? 360-652-2538. EVERY MONTH, 2nd Sunday.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
History and Hors d’ oeuvres Featuring
Michael J. “Tug” Buse
If we don’t
know
about it,
we can’t
print it.
Send your info
and/or images
to: thecrab
[email protected]
4pm-6pm at the Floyd Norgaard Center, Stanwood. Our first Spring
program features Michael J. “Tug” Buse who will be telling the story
and showing photos of his 5,000 mile trip in a 14 foot boat, “Adventure,” that he built in his garage. On an “historical and cultural pilgrimage” he left Sioux City, Iowa, and traveled by himself down the
Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, up the Ohio River, and down the Tennessee River and Tom Bigbee Waterway to Mobile, Alabama. Then,
he crossed the Gulf Of Mexico and sailed around Florida and up the
Intracoastal Waterway to Maine, where he had graduated from Bowdoin College in 2001. This must have been an amazing journey of
scenery & self-discovery.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
Buffet Brunch
(Open to the Public)
Spring is just around the Corner! How about treating your family to
best Buffet Brunch on Camano Island at the Camano Island Yacht
Club 129 N. Sunset Dr. 9am-noon. 9 for Adults and $5 for Children
under 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Menu includes; Bacon, Sausage,
Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Blue Berry Pancakes, Fresh Fruit,
Sweet Rolls, Juices, Coffee and Tea. Join us for a great meal in a relaxing setting overlooking Saratoga Passage on Camano Island.
Cee Cee & her husband/writing partner Rob Andrews have
relocated to Camano Island and would like to perform for your
function! They are available as a Duo, Trio, or Quartet.
Booking Inquiries:
Loren Page, 360-632-9901 • [email protected]
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SUNDAY, MARCH 8
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Bolshoi Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
Daylight
Saving
Time:
The idea of daylight saving is
first conceived
by Benjamin
Franklin in 1784.
12:55 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. at Stanwood Cinemas. Rated PG. Tickets: $18
for adults / $15 for seniors & children. Stellar performances by Alexander Volchkov and Anna Nikulina illuminate this masterpiece,
making the immortal tale of the lovers of Verona an unforgettable
experience.
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
“AFTERNOON OF PINOCHLE”
The Stanwood Sons of Norway will be sponsoring an “Afternoon of
Pinochle” on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM. For further
information, please call Pam at 425 422-4197.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Disney’s Cinderella Event
Exclusive premier event and Adult’s Night Out. Festivites begin at 5
pm at Stanwood Cinemas, Movie starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20
& will include Movie Entrance, Wine Tasting by Bertelsen Winery,
Photo Booth with Strike A Pose Photography, Meet Jenny Keller,
from Jenny Cookies and author of “Eat More Dessert!” cook book.
She will be selling and signing her books at the event. In her book
she features her Bibbidy Bobbity Boutique Cinderella themed party.
Meet and mingle with Cinderella!
NEW MERCHANDISE FOR
SPRING IS ARRIVING!
We are now featuring NAOT
Shoes. Need something for a
special occasion? Call on us
for personal shopping.
8705 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
360-631-5366 • www.lauries.biz
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THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Kelly Shirey & Co.
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
7:30pm at the Conway Muse– $7. Award winning singer songwriter
from the band WOODRUSH. His musical style shows his love of all
musical genres and his impassioned performances makes audiences pause and take notice.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 12-14
SHS Spring Musical Performance:
“Into the Woods”
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their
family tree. 7pm – 10pm at SHS Performing Arts Center. Adults: $9.
Students: $8.
YOUR INFO
HERE IN THE
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
IS FREE!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Ford Giesbrecht performs at Dos Reales
Email us at
thecrabcracker
@wavecable.com
or call us at
360-387-3602
for more
information.
Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American and Latin
jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music. 5:30-8:30pm.
9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Meet Mother Goose and Friends!
7pm at the Stanwood Library. For one night only, Mother Goose invites you and your stuffed furry friend to her storybook village for a
magical puppet show. Have your photo taken with Mother Goose
and her friends! Caregiver required.
DOUG NEMO (360) 508-6550
• Full-Time Realtor®
• Helpful & Honest
• 25 Years in the
Building Industry
• Serving Island,
Snohomish, and
Skagit Counties
Email: dougnemo
@windermere.com
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Island Bliss!
YOGA & PILATES
at Terry’s Corner
movementarts.com
360-629-9100
Windermere Real Estate / CIR
[email protected]
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
The Kelly Brightwell Band
7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10. Welcome back, Kelly Brightwell… It’s been ten years since her last album, and three years since
she put a promising solo career on hold to raise her daughter Carissa. Hearts and Home, her newest offering, is the product of the
intervening years of soul-searching and personal growth. Kelly has
returned to music-making with all the wisdom of her past, and hope
for a bright future.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 13-14
The Double-O’ Wedding is Back!
(Shakespeare Northwest’s annual
fundraiser) – 7pm at the Conway Muse. You are invited to take part
in the Irish wedding of Emerald O’Carroll and Collin O’Connell.
Shakespeare Northwest presents an interactive dinner theater performance of “The Double O’ Wedding” written by Carolyn Travis. Tickets are $50 per guest and include the wedding, dinner reception,
dancing and 1 drink ticket.
st. patty
fun fact:
In 2013, astronaut, Chris Hadfield, celebrated
St Patrick’s Day
by photographing Ireland from
space while
singing Danny
Boy.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely
7:30 pm at he Conway Muse – $7 – (blues in the Parlor). Randy Norris
& Jeff Nicely is an eclectic acoustic blues duo featuring Randy’s guitar slingin’ and dynamic vocals and Jeff’s fine harmonica lickin’. With
interplay that blends soul, rock, New Orleans rhythm & delta blues.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Celebrate Pi Day – 3.14.15!
1:30pm at the Stanwood Library. Join us for fun and wacky activities
based on this irrational number and mathematical constant. Exercise
your brain, create art, win prizes, and enjoy pi-themed refreshments.
For all ages. Supported by the Stanwood Friends of the Library.
st. patty
fun fact:
The phrase
“wearing of the
green” comes
from a street
ballad of the
same name
which lamented
the British repression of the
Irish in 1798.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
“CHURCH CREEK DISC GOLF COURSE
CONSTRUCTION”
Community volunteers are building a disc golf course in Church
Creek Park on March 14th. We have 9 tee pads and 9 baskets to lay
concrete for. Join the Stanwood Disc Golf Club volunteers & help us
enhance the activities in Stanwood. More info: Erik: 360-224-2634.
CRABBY contest
Where was this photograph taken?
The first correct response to
[email protected]
will receive a Gift Certificate from:
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
St. Patrick’s Dance
st. patty
fun fact:
in 1798 just
wearing a shamrock in your
lapel or green
clothing was
seen as rebellious act by the
British authorities & potentially punishable
by death.
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7pm-10pm at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Camano Junction will play big band music. $15 at the door includes light snacks.
There will be a cash bar. Call 360-387-0222 for more information.
Wearing of green is optional!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Membership Tea
Ingeborg Lodge #43 of the Daughters of Norway cordially invites
you to attend a Membership Tea to be held at 2 pm at the Stanwood
Sons of Norway, 9910 270th NW. Come and meet others who are
interested in their Scandinavian Cultural Heritage; become familiar
with what we are about and the activities we do. RSVP by March 7 to
either Lorri 360 387-1588 or Teressa 360 387-9146.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Family BINGO
at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at
4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available.
More info: 360-387-5420.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI DINNER AND
SILENT AUCTION
Benefitting GARRY E. LUND. (Garry has been battling cancer and has
been unable to work, so lets help him out!) 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
at American Legion Hall, 27001 88th Avenue NW, Stanwood. More
information: Please phone (360) 422-5135 or (360) 547-2840.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Disney’s CINDERELLA FAMILY EVENT
st. patty
fun fact:
Saint Patrick’s
color was “Saint
Patrick’s blue.”
The color green
became associated after it was
linked to the
Irish independence movement in the late
18th century.
Tickets are $14. Purchase advance tickets at the theater or online.
Your ticket will include Movie Entrance (11 a.m. screening is a family show) to any of our matinee screenings; Meet and greet photo
opportunies with Cinderella, A cookie for each guest from Becka’s
Cupcake Botique, Try on a glass slipper, Autographed event photo.
Activities at an additional cost will include: Face Painting, photo
booth with “Strike A Pose Photography” & raffle.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Artist Reception
Featured Artist for March and April at a Guilded Gallery is 2-D multimedium artist Linda Hill. Reception Saturday from 5-7pm. Enter
drawing to win an original mixed media framed painting of Linda’s
“The Blue Boat”, must be present to win. Finger Food and Wine. A
Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood.
Downsizing or just want to
change up your look?
We are always accepting "well cared for" consignment furniture!
It’s the Mix, not the Match!
Making shopping cool, Re-Feather Your Nest presents a
revolving inventory of consigned & new home furnishings, home
décor, garden accessories & other great retail items in their 3 hip,
relaxed & easy-to-shop stores. Located in downtown Mt. Vernon next
to the Calico Cupboard Café Bakery, in La Conner next to Seeds Bistro &
in Anacortes next to Calico Cupboard.
360-755-3126 (Mount Vernon)‡ZZZUHIHDWKHU\RXUQHVWFRP
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SATURDAY, MARCH 14
The Metropolitan Opera:
La Donna del Lago
9:55 a.m. - 1:25 p.m. at Stanwood Cinemas. Joyce DiDonato and
Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of bel canto
virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands. DiDonato is the
“lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king who relentlessly
pursues her, with their vocal fireworks embellishing the tragic plot.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Annual Silvana Community
FairBoard Auction
will be held at the Viking Hall in Silvana. Concession stand opens at
5pm, silent auction at 5:30pm & the live auction at 6pm. Auctioneers this year will be George Magnochi & Dave Fenton. We have a
wide variety of items this year. Door prize at the end of the auction
will be $250. Also, this year we will be raffling off an Amish Quilt,
queen size, that was donated in memory of Claire Lovgreen, one of
the first to start the Silvana Community Fair. Any questions, call Darlene Strotz 360-652-8682. Enjoy an evening of fun & entertainment
& support your local Fair.
MONDAY, MARCH 16
st. patty
fun fact:
Saint Patrick
Was British
Although he
made his mark
by introducing
Christianity to
Ireland in the
year 432, Patrick
wasn’t Irish
himself.
Blood Drive
Bloodworks Northwest (formerly the Puget Sound Blood Center)
will conduct a Blood Drive at the Camano Center from 9am-3pm.
Call 1-800-398-7888 to make an appointment. Remember, one donation can help save up to three lives!
MONDAY, MARCH 16
8th grade Parent/Guardian Night
Do you have a current 8th grade student? If so, please attend the
8th grade parent/guardian night. The event will take place in the
SHS Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. Students are encouraged
to come with their parents/guardians.
MONDAY, MARCH 16
Stanwood High School Girls Tennis
C Team vs Sehome. 3:30pm at SHS.
Senior Real Estate Specialist
Serving all generations with respect, empathy,
compassion, and transparency.
Please contact me to discuss housing options as we age.
Tamara Matthews, Broker, E-Pro, GRI, SRES
Windermere Real Estate/CIR
Terry's Corner, Camano Island
425-330-8671
www.davidandtamara.com
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360-941-1918
[email protected]
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Beautiful Smiles for All Ages
Dr Hall is proud to serve the community where he was born and raised,
and where he is now raising his own family. Visit his friendly office,
conveniently located across from Haggen.
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Family Math and Reading Night
5:30pm – 7:00pm at Elger Bay Elementary School.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks of Fire
Irish Horoscope:
LIME TREE
(March 11 to
March 20)
Accepts what life
dishes out in a
composed way,
hates fighting,
stress and labor,
tends to laziness
and idleness, soft
and relenting,
makes sacrifices
for friends, many
talents but
not tenacious
enough to make
them blossom,
often wailing
and complaining, very jealous,
loyal.
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6-8pm at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood.
Featuring the South End String Band. Free admission. No Blarney.
Corned beef & cabbage. So whaddaya do when the snakes have all
been chased out of Stanwoodopolis and the Blarney Stone’s been
kissed so many times it’s Plague Central? You put down whatever
you’re doing, you put on your Irish and you head for Leatherheads
Pub for the wearin’ o the green, that’s what, Lassie! The South End
String Band is banging the drum one more year so grab your laddie
by his leprechaun and skip on down for a rousing good time with
Camano Celtic roots music. Oh, did we mention there’d be some
wee drinking keeping time with the jigs?
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Time for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner! 4:30pm-7pm at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Traditional corned beef and
cabbage with beverage and dessert; vegetarian option will be
available. Cash bar. Cost is $15 per person; $7 for children age 10
and under. For reservations contact: Melody Risner (306) 387-7556;
or Catherine Budbill (360) 387-1458. All proceeds benefit the Stanwood Camano Area Foundation Scholarship Fund. Sponsored by
Camano Island Democrats.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
St. Patrick’s Day Party!
Relay for Life event kick-off 6pm at the Stillaguamish Grange Hall (at
the Stanwood Fairgrounds). We are going to have a St Patrick’s day
party! We are including dogs this year. There is no registration fee
to sign up your team, so join for this fun time for a great cause! So
come and enjoy a lil’ Bit O Green. www.relayforlife.org/stanwoodwa. Question: Karen Hushagen: [email protected] or Mary
Fuentes: [email protected]
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Stanwood high School Boys Soccer
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
vs Inglemoor. JV: 5:30pm. Varsity: 7:30pm.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
Making Make-Believe:
Shadow Puppetry, Part 3
4pm at the Stanwood Library. All the world’s a stage--if you’re interested in acting, puppetry, maskmaking, costume design, script-writing, and more, come and join us! We’re seeking cast and crew for
upcoming projects. March workshop: Rehearsal for shadow puppet
shows in progress.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Popcorn and a Movie — Green Fire
In the U.S., Hawaii
and most of
Arizona do not
follow Daylight
Saving Time.
The U.S. territories of Guam,
Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands and
American Samoa
also do not
observe DLS.
Join us for a screening of Green Fire Wednesday, 7 pm at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Dr. This film created
as a tribute to legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold highlights
Leopold’s extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. It also illustrates how
Leopold’s vision of a community that cares about both people and
land continues to inspire people across the country and around the
world. The film showcases modern projects that put Leopold’s land
ethic in action. The Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by
Friends of Camano Island Parks, hosts thyis free public presentation.
For information, call 360-387-2236, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org or e-mail [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Miles Black Trio – Duke Ellington Tribute
“Jazz at the Center.” 7-9pm at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead
Rd. The Miles Black Trio will present a tribute to Duke Ellington at the
Camano Center on Wednesday, March 18th, from 7-9pm. A cash bar
will be available. Tickets are $20 for adults; students with student
ID get in free! Advance tickets (recommended) are available at the
Center’s Front Desk or by calling us at 360-387-0222.
Miles has a wealth of musical experience as an arranger, producer, composer,
session musician, guitarist, bassist, saxophonist, songwriter, musical theatre
director, music therapist, and college level music instructor.
Wednesday, March 18 • 7-9 PM
Adults $20, Students free with I.D.
606 Arrowhead Rd • Camano Island
360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.org
Sponsored by Boeing, The Jazz Project, Windermere,
The Crab Cracker, and the Kolin Family.
Tickets available at the Center or at the door.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Free Recycle Workshop
Join us at the Camano Center: 10-11:30am. Have lunch afterwards
served by Nancy Black –best meals ever! $4 Seniors, $6 Non-Seniors.
Learn how to recycle better than ever before! How do you recycle
foil? Plastic seals? Deodorant? Pill bottles? Caps? Toothbrushes?
Cosmetics, Soap Pumps, Markers, Juice Pouches, Straws, Plastic
Utensils, ...to name a few! We’ll show you how! Honor the Earth and
future generations by recycling even more. www.Recycleforagoodcause.wordpress.com. – Photo: Logan says…”Hey! We can recycle
these things!”
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18
Stanwood High School Sports
Softball vs Lake Stevens: 4pm.
Girls Varsity Tennis vs Glacier Peak: 3:30pm.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Kindergarten Welcome Night
5:00 - 6:30 pm at Stanwood Elementary School.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Stanwood High School Sports
COMING
SOON!
JV Baseball vs Mariner: 4pm.
Girls Golf vs Oak Harbor. 3pm at Camaloch.
Girls Varsity Tennis vs Lakewood: 3:30pm.
MARCH 20
M.O.P.S.
auction
MARCH 20
philanthropist
breakfast
MARCH 21
port susan
home &
garden
show
MARCH 21
big band
dance
at the Floyd
Norgaard Center
www.TheCrabCracker.com
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
“Carried by the Current”
Play by Nicola Pearson (Actors Read) – 7pm at the Conway Muse
– (Hat). An award-winning play by Nicola Pearson directed by
Heather Dyer. In the late 1800s, in a small town in Texas, a group
of women called the Sanctified Sisters had had enough of life with
their abusive husbands. The women, all from wealthy white families, professed “sanctification” as a way to stop sleeping with their
husbands and to stop taking their money. They sold eggs, butter
and cheese, chopped firewood and did laundry to raise money for
their common fund. Eventually, the women moved in together, creating what may have been the first safe house for battered women
in this country. This play is a dramatization of their story.
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MEETINGS
and CLUBS
Stanwood Camano Beekeeping Association 2015 Meeting Schedule:
Mar 11: Hive survival – package prep. Apr 8: New bees and newbies. May
13: Your hives in Spring. Jun 10: Starvation to Honey flow. July 8: Expanding hives. Aug 12: Your hives in Summer. Sep 9: Pest control. Oct 14: Your
hives in Fall. Nov 11: Nutrition. Dec: No Meeting. Guest speakers could
preempt scheduled topics and as always timely discussions based on
members needs take precedence over scheduled topics.
Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s Board of Fire Commissioners meets every 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. These meetings are open
to the public. Location of the meetings may vary, so please contact the
Administration office at 360/387-1512 for further information.
Stanwood Friends of the Library March 10 @11am at the Stanwood Library. Everyone welcome! The Friends are the generous folks who help
raise funds for library furnishings and programs for children, teens, and
adults.
F2.8 Photo Club looking for new members! Meetings: third Tuesday of
the month at 11:00 Am Standwood Library. Info: [email protected].
Stanwood-Camano-Skagit PFLAG Support Group will meet March
19th at 7 p.m. at A Guilded Gallery, 8700-271st St NW, Stanwood. LGBT
persons, their friends, families and allies are invited to attend this meeting for a conversation in an atmosphere of acceptance and safety. Interested persons may contact Pat Clark, 360-631-0703, or Kathy Reim,
360-856-4676 for further information.
st. patty
fun fact:
In 2011, the
International
Space Station
hosted a St.
Paddy’s Day
celebration with
Irish-Ameircan
astronaut
Catherine Coleman playing a
hundred-yearold flute and
a tin whistle
belonging to
members of the
Irish group, the
Chieftains, while
floating weightlessly in space.
Travel Club March 10 1:30 to 3:30 at Camano Center for all travelers
tips,travel adventures, speakers and stories this Tuesday; GuatemalaAmerica’s pyramids, Hawaii-paradise.
If food rules your life, join us at Overeaters Anonymous. No dues, fees
or weigh-ins. Friday’s 6-7PM at St. Aidens Episcopal Church, 1318 State
Hwy 532, Camano Island. Call Christina for more info: 360-387-1478.
Camano Island Democrats March 11. The meeting will feature the election of new officers & board members for the coming year & a continuation of th investigation of possible ways to improve local government
representation for Camano Island. 7 p.m. at the Vista/Madrona Fire Station, 273 N. West Camano Drive.
Toastmasters “Voice of Confidence” meets at Stanwood Community
and Senior Center at 7:15AM each Tuesday morning. Visitors are welcome to see how to improve their leadership and speaking skills.
Fire Jets meeting will be March 9th and we would like to invite any one
to join our support group for our volunteer , part time and full time Fire
Men and Women. We will have a meeting with our guest Anna Knight
, a Reiki Master Practitioner and a Chrystal Exoer as well as a Spiritual
Metaphysical Path, we start at 10:am at the Madrona Vista Fire Station. If
you have any questions feel free to call me at 360 387 1531 – Joy.
North Sound Knitters Guild 6-9 pm in the “Social Room” at Stanwood
Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Next meeting is
March 9. Call Milly for info at 360-387-9611.
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[email protected]
CLASSES &
WORKSHOPS
Emotional Release Workshop Sessions! One on one personalized emotional release workshop sessions. I help reveal inner blockages, broken
dreams, loneliness, loss & grief that are interfering with ‘YOU.’ Call Christina at 360-387-1478 to find out more & schedule your session!
Camano Dance Academy presents Dancing with the STARS workshop!
March 21st from 2pm-4pm. Ages 6 & up. Work with members of the Camano Dance Academy Stars teams to learn & perform a dance for the
Showcase (held at the SHS PAC) at 5pm. Drop them off for an afternoon
of fun. Workshop includes a t-shirt, snack bag, 2 hour dance class with
the CDA Stars & a performance in the showcase at 5pm. $25 pre-registration by March 13, $30 afterwards. email: camanodancejulie@gmail.
com or call 360-631-4657 for a registration form and more information.
Chakra Realization Class @ Z’s Body & Soul, www.zsremedies.com. Our
chakras are like the power stations of our body, bringing it to life, and
keeping it healthy. Each chakra need to spin in balance for us to REALLY
feel good. April 11th,10-12, call 360-629-5040 to register.
‘Living Healthy’, a free 2 1/2 hour workshop, once a week for six weeks,
at the Camano Center on Fridays, March 6th-April 10th, from 9-11:30am.
Learn about living with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, chronic pain, or cancer. Registration is required. Call 360-387-6201 or e-mail [email protected].
NOW OPEN on Camano Island at Terry’s Corner: Movement Arts, offering
classes in yoga, Pilates and Dance. Many classes to choose from, joining
specials at movement arts.com. We are here for YOU. 360-629-9100.
Daylight
Saving
time Fun
Fact:
In November
2007, Laura
Cirioli of North
Carolina gave
birth to Peter at
1:32 a.m. and,
34 minutes
later, to Allison.
However, because Daylight
Saving Time
reverted to
Standard Time
at 2:00 a.m., Allison was born
at 1:06 a.m.
Book a Librarian Tech Sessions Tuesdays. 8:30am-9:45am at the Camano Island Library. Get help on computing basics, Microsoft Word, Excel,
email, Facebook or maximize the benefits of the Sno-Isle website. Space
is limited, please call 360-387-5150 to make an appointment.
Karate & Taekwondo at Northwest School of Martial Arts! Open enrollment, fun for all ages! Our programs emphasize respect, self-defense,
confidence, self-discipline, exercise, leadership & focus. Call 629-4341 or
visit nwschoolofmartialarts.com for schedule & prices & specials.
Classes filling up fast! Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s CPR/First Aid/AED
classes are very popular. Classes are held the first Thursday of each
month from 6pm-10pm at the Vista/Madrona Fire Station. Island County residents are free. Call 360-387-1512 for more info.
“Make Vibrant Fused Glass Pendants” with instructor Dolors Ruscha;
March 11, from 10-1. Experience the exciting technique of fusing dichroic glass by making stunning one of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Location:
A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood. Call 360-629-278.
“Beginning Watercolor” All supplies provided for a mimal fee; instructor Nicki Whight, March 27, from 1-4. Nicki will supply paper, brushes,
paints and anything else needed to discover your talent. Location A
Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood; call 360-629-2787.
“Make a Cedar Bark Basket” with Kay Harradine, March 28, from 9-5.
Skill level beginners and up. Each student will receive a slab of cured
raw inner bark of Western Red Cedar, and learn how to prepare it for
basket weaving. A Guilded Gallery, 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood; call
360-629-2787 to register.
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SENIOR
HAPPENINGS
THE Camano CENTER
606 Arrowhead Road • 360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.org
– Camano Connections Call Program – a daily phone call, Monday
through Saturday, to check on participant’s welfare and chat a little if
desired. A free service – call 360-387-0222 to sign up.
– Foot Clinic – foot care by appointment most Wednesdays. Provided
by Catholic Community Services, a suggested $20 donation covers a
foot soak, foot massage, a basic pedicure, and a check for problems.
– Memory Loss Support Group - the third Thursday of every month
from 2:00-3:30. Open to any person experiencing memory loss and
their caregiver, partner, family member or friend. 360-387-6201.
– Learn about services, programs, and activities tailored to the 55 and
over age group at the 55+ Resource Fair on March 28th from 9:30am2:30pm at the Camano Center. There will be dozens of vendors present and speakers throughout the day. See the presentation schedule
on the Center’s website at www.camanocenter.org. Admission is free,
and lunch will be served at no cost to our vendors and participants.
Stanwood COMMUNITY & Senior Center
7430 276th St. NW • 360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org
The Crab
Cracker is
100%
LOCAL
and is
Family Owned
and Operated
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER:
– Trip to Angel of the Winds 1st and 3rd Mondays. Leave Center at
10:30am. Call the Center to reserve your seat. $5 transportation fee
– Kids Art Tuesdays 4pm Center Social Room
– This ‘n That Knitters meet Tuesdays 1pm-3pm. Cozy up on the sofa
and enjoy the warm fireplace. Bring your own project and supplies.
– Ceramics Tuesdays 10am-1pm. Bring your own supplies and project however Greenware is available.
– Parkinson’s Support Group meets second Monday of each month
10am-12pm. All are welcome! Center Social Room
– Brain Injury Support Group meets third Monday of each month
6pm Center Social Room
EVENTS AT THE CENTER:
– Gift Bazaar and Bake Sale Saturday, May 31 10am-4pm
– Chocolate Showdown Tuesday, June 3rd 2pm-4pm.
– Father’ Day Luncheon June 13th. $3 Seniors, $6 if under 60.
– Soap Box Derby Pancake Breakfast June 14th 8am-10am. Biscuits
and Gravy, Pancakes and Sausage. $5.00 per person.
– Chicken Cook Off Thursday, June 19th 5-6:30pm
[email protected]
did you
know?
D.O. Pearson - Part 1
The Stanwood
Area Historical
Society asks,
“Did You Know?”
This is a
continuing
history series.
After the building of dikes and a few logging camps along the
river, Centerville soon had its first school and lodging house. In
1877, the first store came to town. A store was a major event for
early settlers, who previously had to go to Coupeville by boat once
or twice a year for groceries. A few supplies could also be obtained
at other trading posts, but the journey to get them was on foot
through the woods, carrying the beans and bacon home in a
gunny sack piggy-back style. Supplies also came by steamer, but
schedules were apparently far from dependable. To D. O. PEARSON went the honor of bringing the first store to Centerville. He
had previously been in the mercantile business in Coupeville and
after scouting the Stilly for a new location, decided on Centerville
where he bought a small tract of land along the river. According to
his recorded reminiscences, Pearson swapped potatoes for lumber
at the Port Gamble mill and loaded it on a little schooner headed
for Centerville in January 1877. The vessel was stopped by a northwester and finally was beaten back as far as Seattle Bay. Another
trail was made later, and the captain was able to land his cargo.
The store building and wharf were built on the river front, south
of and near Twin City Foods, Inc. The store was 30 by 50 feet with
one and one-half stories, providing upstairs living quarters for his
family. A $4,000 to $5,000 stock of merchandise was brought in by
steamer from San Francisco and Portland; business boomed after
the opening in April 1877. –Photo: D.O. Pearson family.
– TO BE CONTINUED –
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Amigo mexican restaurant & lounge (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5052
burger king (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6022
Cama BEACH CAFE (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3266
CAMANO ISLAND INN (Camano Island) • (360) 387-0783
Center Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7403
The Chatter Box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0600
The Conway Muse (Conway) • (360) 445-3000
CONWAY BOXCAR (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0651
conway pub & eatery (Conway) • (360) 445-4733
COOKIE MILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2362
dairy queen (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3141
DEL FOX BBQ AT CAMANO ISLAND MARKETPLACE (866) 387-5282
Diamond Knot Camano Lodge (Camano Island) • (360) 387-9972
dos reales (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0822
dragon palace (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8106
duck in cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3440
FARMERS CAFE – (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4953
FireCreek Grill at Kayak Point (Stanwood) • (360) 652-9676
ixtapa mexican restaurant (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5228
jack in the box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2384
jasmin thai cuisine & sushi (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2044
Jasmin Thai Express (Camano Island) • (360) 926-8688
jimmy’s pizza (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6565
Johnny’s Burger Stop (Stanwood) (360) 629-9427
KARA’S KITCHEN - ELGER BAY GROCERY • (Camano Island) • (360) 387-9120
LEATHERHEADS PUB & EATERY (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5555
little caesars PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6999
MAMA TRADITIONS RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8200
mcdonald’s (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9787
MIYAKO’S TERIYAKI & WOK (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4535
NAHA Teriyaki (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0681
NEW COUNTRY GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3402
papa murphy’s TAKE ‘N’ BAKE PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3826
PHOENIX PAVILION (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4662
quiznos (Stanwood) • (360) 939-6570 / (360) 939-0430
Roadhouse Bar & Grill (Stanwood) • (360) 652-4156
Rockaway Bar & Grill (Camano Island, at Camaloch) • 360-926-8920
sahara pizza (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6886
SEVEN LAKES PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7502
Sharky’s Fish N Chips & Burgers (Stanwood) • (360) 631-5200
SPARTAN DRIVE IN (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8988
stanwood cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8427
STANWOOD CUPCAKES (Stanwood) • (360) 926-8241
stanwood grill (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5253
stanwood hotel & saloon (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2888
Stanwood Pho (Stanwood) • (360) 939-0818
starbucks (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2701 • 629-5027 • 629-2500
subway (Camano Island) • n/a
subway (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2678
Sweet bliss frozen Yogurt (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8620
taco time (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5018
Tastes of India (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3102
Twin City Lanes Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3001
vERACRUZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9391
viking BAR & GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9285
WAYNE’S CORNER CAFÉ (Stanwood) • (360) 939-2300
Willow & Jim’s Country Cafe (Silvana) • (360) 652-0372
Y’S COUNTRY BAKERY (Stanwood) • (360) 939-2253
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Watercolor painting by Candi Martin Baker
Calling All Camano Crafters ~ A New 2015 Sales Event!
In a Charming Yesteryear Venue
The Historic 1905 Camano City Schoolhouse ~ “On the Saratoga Side” of Camano Island
First Weekend 2015 Camano Island Studio Tour
Saturday Only ~ May 9, 2015 ~ 10am to 4pm
Camano Crafters’ Spring Schoolhouse Sale
Capture the Crowds ~ Show and Sell !
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life worth
writing about
This is an
ongoing
feature page
by Peggy Wendel
Living a Life
Worth Writing
About
Writer, musician,
bricoleur
www.peggy
wendel.com
Imagination Vacation
Snow geese make their winter home here, but snowbirds have
flown south on vacation—and I’m taking care of their cats. These
cats are teaching me the art of the every day vacation.
I bring my office with me in a backpack, because I have work to
do. However, I stay in nice homes and pretend that I’m on holiday.
At my “vacation home” in the woods, I write with my laptop on
my lap until Ronnie edges in. He gets his way, using only one word,
Meow, emphatically, until I comply. Meow is a complex word, a
contraction of me-now. Ronnie’s the purrfect model of purrsistence. Okay, me-now: lap time for him and a mini-vacation for me.
I set the computer on a table and Ronnie settles onto my lap. We
watch YouTube videos of cats (for him) and vintage novelty songs
(for me).
At another “vacation home,” I write at the kitchen table, enjoying
an expansive view of Mt. Baker, the bay, and an ever-changing sky.
Pepper sneaks up and steals my hair ties. I retaliate by shooting
one near her. She jumps on it.
Pepper and Ginger are indoor cats that pretend to live in the
wilderness, stalking and attacking things. They ask me to animate
toys and we play in an imaginary world, speaking body language.
It’s a refreshing break from words and computer.
Come summer, I’ll have my turn for a holiday. But for now, the
cats have shown me how to take a little vacation every day. As I
play on a grand piano with a view of mountains and sea, I truly feel
like I’m on vacation. I’ll be sad when the snowbirds return and it’s
time for me to go home.
But wait! There’s more at peggy.wendel.com
Find links to funny novelty songs and favorite cat videos.
SHADES ABOVE
ULTRASONIC BLIND CLEANING
Tree Removal & Stump Grinding
Trimming & Pruning • View Enhancement
Danger Trees • Arborist Services
Jim Fay, Owner/Arborist
360-387-0243
FREE ESTIMATES
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
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~ Since 1990 ~
Drop-Off Service - By Appointment
Specializing in Woods, Silhouettes,
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Residential & Commercial
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Weddings • Retreats • Business Events
Family Celebrations
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[email protected]
N.W. Builders, Inc.
has been on
the island for
26 years.
Custom Homes
Remodels Decks
Commercial Residentials
Garages General Construction
www.n-w-builders.com 360.387.4176
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WEST SIDE
$569,000
Custom designed Camano home-beautiful inside and out!
Contemporary colors, hardwoods, Granite, SS appliances and
handmade tiles. Spacious kitchen, eating bar and dining
room flow to the living area. Lower level with wet bar, living,
bath and shop space. Five easy to care for acres. #745731
VACANT LAND
$199,000
Stunning Camano Island acreage with spectacular views of
Saratoga Passage, the Olympics, ferry boats and the night
lights of Everett! Includes a paid water share and beach
access. Private and serene, with a gorgeous building site and
3.39 acres. #743329
LAKE GOODWIN
$649,900
Awesome waterfront home beautifully appointed will have
you entertaining in style or relaxing comfortably. Gorgeous
kitchen with Granite, SS appliances and lots of cabinetry. Full
bar on lower level. Outdoor kitchen/BBQ area, boathouse and
storage shed. #715522
WATERFRONT
$899,000
At the salt water edge of Utsalady, wonderful home designed
for entertaining. Quality finishes, dream kitchen, large
windows to welcome the views of Mt Baker and the Sound.
Master, bonus room with wet bar, full bath, office and extra
bedroom up. Fire pit, beach access! #745699
CAMALOCH
$249,000
Camano Island golf course rambler on a nicely landscaped lot,
new deck and fully fenced back yard. Kitchen with updated
SS appliances and eating bar, dining room, living room with
gas fireplace. Large master with bath and WI closet.
Unlimited golf, pools, clubhouse with HOA dues. #747617
STANWOOD
$275,000
Desirable Ridgeland Estates 3 bedroom home with a spacious,
open floor plan. Kitchen has SS appliances, Granite and
plenty of cabinets. Bedrooms, bathrooms and bonus room
upstairs. Close to schools, shopping and makes for an easy
commute to I-5. #740315
CAMALOCH
$478,000
Custom Camano home with alluring details like inlay Cherry,
Bamboo and marble floors and leaded glass. Open concept
floor plan, large kitchen with an huge island and WI pantry.
Spacious view of the golf course. Master suite with spa bath
and private deck. Generous acre of property. #691103
VACANT LAND
$49,900
Level building lot on Camano Island with partial views and
beach rights! Might be a terrific spot for your new home.
Adjacent home is available for sale at $309,900 – and
available as a package. Quiet street, community water.
#735346
ARLINGTON
$324,950
Beautiful 3 bedroom rambler on a shy half acre lot in the Quail
Ridge neighborhood. Featuring an open floor plan, Granite
counters, Custom cabinetry and SS appliances. Large master
has a bath and WI closet. Covered patio, 3 car garage, shop
space. #743939
IDLEWOOD
$69,950
Recently updated 2 bedroom home on Camano Island at a
fabulous price! Lovely treed lot conveys island peacefulness.
Detached garage/shop is a plus. Parks, trails and beaches are
close by, this is a great opportunity! #743898
UTSALADY
$349,000
Great north Camano 3 bedroom home with a shy acre and a
cul-de-sac setting. Property is level with fruit trees, garden
space and a nice shed for tools. Over 2600 asf, formal dining,
living and rec rooms plus bonus room-so lots of space to
customize! #719133
STANWOOD
$174,900
Condo located in the heart of Stanwood, close to amenities
and services. Eating counter in the kitchen with additional
dining space. Living room with gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings,
open floor plan and loads of windows. Private deck, single cargarage. Ready to move-in to! #745533
Camano Island | Country Club
1283 Elger Bay Rd
360/387-3411
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Stanwood | Next to Bartell Drugs
7359 267th St NW
360/629-8233
[email protected]
Camano Island | Terry’s Corner
818 N Sunrise Blvd
360/387-4663
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[email protected]
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CAsA’s pEt of thE WEEK:
I’m Koshie, but I do like the idea of being called Princess Koshie. I have what is called “tortittude” which
means I view myself as royalty and I firmly believe that
you should view me as royalty as well. I really need a
home with NO big dogs. Small dogs that I can command are ok but big dogs are NOT. Please come by the
Camano Animal Shelter to meet me!
Camano Animal shelter Association (CAsA):
198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island.
360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.org
NoAh’s pEt of thE WEEK:
Sheila is a tender-hearted little gal, she can be a little
shy at first, but if you move slowly and make sure to
scratch her behind the ears, you’ll win her heart. She
would love a quiet, adult only home as children can just
be too much for her. Sheila would also prefer to be the
only animal in the home as she loves to be the center of
your attention. Meet Sheila at The NOAH Center today!
the N.o.A.h. Animal Adoption Center:
31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood.
(360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org.
Hair Cuts & Color • Massage • Skin Care
Gift
Certificates
Available
Spring Forward
Special!
Complimentary
Brow Tint with
purchase of Brow
Shaping ($20 value).
Schedule by 3/7
360.629.5352 • www.milieusalon.com
9913 - 271st Street NW • Stanwood, WA 98292
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[email protected]
Moonshine
Wisdom & Wit
Story by Jack
Archibald.
For further
moonshine
wisdom and wet
powder wit,
check out the
SKEETER DADDLE
DIARIES at
www.
skeeterdaddle.net
North End DMZ
by Jack Archibald
Well, by now I know you’ve heard the rumors. No, not the cannabis growing operation at the old Tyee Store or even the Marijuana Discount Mercantile at the Bud Hut in the auto parts store
on Hwy 530. Those rumors are true, sad to tell you, especially if
you believed we’d win the War on Drugs with a last minute Surge.
That war we can put on the shelf with Afghanistan, Iraq and Viet
Nam. Just declare victory and bury it out back with the Weapons
of Mass Destruction and try to forget.
No, I’m talking about the annexation of Camano Country Club by
the South End. Folks keep asking me --- thinking, I guess, this is
Gossip Central --- if it’s true or not. They think, rightly or wrongly,
we’ve got our sights set on the territories to the north: the Country
Club, Camano Hills, Camaloch, an inexorable march to the bridge,
take no prisoners, burn a swath wide as Sherman’s through Georgia to the sea. Oh, I know, it makes a certain kind of sense, annex
the gated communities, expand the tax base, bring democracy (or
something equivalent) to the oppressed folks up north.
But … stop and think about it one South End minute. We’re not
landlocked down here. We don’t want county government paying
attention to us. We don’t need our tax assessments going sky high
by annexing the castles north of Elger Bay Store.
If nothing else, we see them as a buffer between us and the mainland, a Maginot Line protecting us from the Stanwoodopolis barbarians who might someday awaken from their sleepy reverie in
the sewer swamps and decide to take by force the Paradise they
haven’t got the wit or imagination to create with their own annexations. From the bridge to the Plaza, it would be one unbroken string of fast foods, failed health clubs, bankrupt bars, DVD
rentals, Pay Day Loans, bank branches, pawnshops, gyppo car
repair --- the entire tsunami detritus of quick buck, fast Freddie
entrepreneurial dead ends we got more than enough of down
here already.
Annex? I don’t think so. DMZ? You bet!
7430 276th St. NW
Stanwood, WA
98292
8712 - 271st Street
P.O. Box 284, Stanwood
Yarns, Needles, Hooks and Patterns
Specializing in yarns by Dale of Norway
360-939-0769 • [email protected]
pinchknitter.com • facebook.com/pinchknitter
www.TheCrabCracker.com
Center Café offers nutritious lunches served at
noon Monday through Friday $3 if over 60; all
others $6. Evening Meal Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays 5pm $4. Health Programs include
educational workshops, foot clinic, massage,
reflexology, fitness, yoga, medical transportation
and salon services. Thrift Store hours MondaySaturday 10am-4pm.
360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org
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KID’S KORNER
CELTIC KNOT MAZE
This type of interlocking design was popular among Celtic
people. It certainly does make a challenging & beautiful
maze. Enter at any of the top 3 openings and exit at any of
the bottom 3 exits.
st. patty
fun fact:
From 1999
to 2007, the
Irish village of
Dripsey proudly
touted that
it hosted the
Shortest Saint
Patrick’s Day
Parade in the
World. The route
was 26 yards
between 2 pubs.
• Evan Sussman,
Re-Purposed, Unique & Original Art Items
1401 Pioneer Hwy,“Downtown” Silvana
360-652-5590
buhroriginalsllc.com
• Vintage & Industrial Items
• Home Decor • Antiques
• Collectibles • Jewelry
• Glass • Furniture • Wood
• Rocks • Pottery • Neon
• Bottles • Books
STOP IN FOR COFFEE & TEA!
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ISA Certified Arborist
#WE-9274A
• Residential
• Commercial
• Pruning
• Consulting
• Tree Removal
• Lic., Bond., Ins.
• Lic. #SONSHTC865DU
360-474-7787
www.sonshinetreecare.com
[email protected]
St. Patrick’s Day coloring page
www.TheCrabCracker.com
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classiFied
listings
FOR SALE
Bonnie Brindle Premium Alaska sockeye filets & cod loins, Del Fox. Call
special events 425-422-0177. www.bonniesbestbetbatter.com.
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS: For sale. 5 plastic cabinets (43 drawers) filled with
cleaned, ready to use, sea shells from around the world (sorted by type).
Entire shell inventory from shell artisan quitting after 21 years in business.
Asking $950 for all. Will include photos of product designs. Not accepting
offers from partial inventory. (360)926-8569 Stanwood location.
Second Chance Thrift Shop: 50% off knickknacks, dolls, and stuffed animals. 1335 E SR 532, Camano Island.
HELP WANTED
Considering a Career In Real Estate? Windermere is looking for sales asociates in our Stanwood and Camano Island offices. Contact Marla at [email protected] for more info.
RN/LPN’s & CNA’s (Seattle) Maxim Healthcare Service’s Seattle/Bellevue office is currently hiring RN/LPN’s with one year or more of experience. We’re
currently looking for qualified nurses to work with these patients. Camano
Island -- Female teenager with t-tube and g-tube, needs care provided on
Mon-Sun 11pm -7am. Stanwood - Adult female, needs help with activities
of daily living Sat/Sun 7am-5pm. We’re looking to hire immediately. Emalee Harper, Phone #: 206-985-4625, Email: [email protected].
Daylight
Saving
time fact:
More than one
billion people in
about 70 countries around the
world observe
DST in some
form.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
“Making music is fun!” Teaching Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele since
1980. All ages, all abilities. Sno-Isle area. 206-245-5482
Greg’s Mobile Small Engine Repair Tune-ups, blade sharpening, chainsaw,
mower and other small gas engines fixed (425)350-0938.
WANTED
Always Buying Antiques! Wanted to Purchase : Barn, Ranch, Dairy, Cabin
Items. Also, interested in costume jewelry, postcards and other vintage
items. Call Peggy at 360-652-3293.
Handcrafted Vendors: now accepting vendors for a new vendors market
in Stanwood, opening in February. Email: [email protected].
Rental Center for Both
Owners & Tenants
in Greater Stanwood
& Camano Island
Windermere Real Estate / CIR
VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW ALL OUR RENTAL HOMES OR JUST CALL OR STOP BY
www.camanorealestate.com/rentals • (360) 629-8233
7359 – 267th St. NW, Stanwood • Brokers: Keith Bjornethun & Michael Borthwick
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[email protected]
FEATURED LISTING:
$529,000 / MLS#557874
Craftsman custom daylight
rambler with views of Mount
Baker and the Sound. 3BR, 4 BA
www.TheCrabCracker.com
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ARTIST OF
THE WEEK
Lance Carleton
Lance Carleton
Artist/Sculptor
mobile:
206-617-9007
fax:
425-335-1200
email:
lancecarleton@
comcast.net
“Life is Art. Art is life. I am Life. Therefore, I am Art.”
These words express the life that I lead today and how life affects
every moment I am. To create an artistic expression from the materials around me that are already pieces of artistic expression, is
the highest of honors. I have the opportunity to do this each day.
Opening my innermost mind to the visions not yet seen is ecstasy
beyond words... to observe my hands molding metal into form
and shape as if it were a massage... to watch it being textured and
ground as if it were the Fourth of July... to cast paint and finish
on the art is as if it were a dance. Watching someone tilting their
head, moving back, moving forth, and walking around to see it
from all sides.
Oh what a glorious place I am in.
Photo: “Flat Tire”. Arlington Arts Council purchased this wonderful
work for a Centennial Trail installation.
“Intuitive Artist Creating Contemporary Art in an Eclectic Style”
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Community
Information
MEMBErshIp tEA
st. pAtty
fuN fACt:
If you want to
really impress
an Irishman or
woman try this
tongue-twister:
Lá Fhéile
Pádraig Sona
Daoibh (Happy
St. Patrick’s
Day!).
March 14th. Ingeborg Lodge #43 of the Daughters of Norway cordially invites you to attend a Membership Tea to be held at 2 pm
at the Stanwood Sons of Norway, 9910 270th NW. Come and meet
others who are interested in their Scandinavian Cultural Heritage;
become familiar with what we are about and the activities we do.
RSVP by March 7 to Lorri 360 387-1588 or Teressa 360 387-9146.
BECoME A BEACh NAturALIst!
If you are curious about life on Puget Sound’s beaches and enjoy
sharing what you know with others, take 13 hours of training with
WSU Extension Beach Watchers to learn about marine life and how
to share your knowledge with the public. Then volunteer 9 hours
at 3 events with Beach Watchers during the spring and summer
to share what you have learned in the Mukilteo and Stanwood
areas. The training will be at Mukilteo’s Rose Hill Center on April
15 and 22 from 9 AM – 3:30 PM. An application due on April 1, a
free background check and a $10 materials fee are required. Waivers are available upon request. For more information, visit www.
beachwatchers.wsu.edu/Snohomish/training orcontact Yolimar
Rivera: (425) 357-6029, [email protected].
DR. KATHY BATEMAN
DC, CCSP
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Information
ZONTA CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS
Zonta Club of Everett Foundation is offering three scholarships of
$3,000.00 for Women in Transition from Snohomish County to assist them in furthering their education. Our goal is to help adult
women whose lives have taken an unexpected turn. The criteria
for the scholarship are 1. Recipient must be a resident of Snohomish County. 2. Recipient must have financial need. 3. Recipient
must meet the guidelines of a “displaced homemaker”, someone
who has been in the home and dependent on someone else’s income. 4. Recipient must be single, separated, divorced, widowed
or, if married the spouse has become unemployed, disabled or
retired. 5. Recipient should have a realistic career plan that would
lead her to economic self-sufficiency and an educational goal to
meet this plan. 6. Recipient must be high school graduate or have
a General Education Development (GED) equivalent. The deadline
for the applications is March 31, 2015. The applications will then
be reviewed and the recipients informed. If you need additional
information contact [email protected].
Call For Artists:
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RELEASES,
AND MORE!
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more about the
community we
live in.
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com.
Phone:
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HARVEST: The Bounty of Washington. Each year, thousands of
people from around the world attend events at the Washington
State Convention Center, providing opportunities to introduce
the abundance of the farmed and harvested riches of our state
to many new markets. The Convention Center is pleased to announce a Call for Artists for an upcoming photographic exhibition showcasing the bounty of the Washington State harvest
and all the people who make it exceptional. This exhibition will
celebrate both the creativity of our state’ photographers and the
diverse communities and people that provide so much from our
39 counties. A prospectus and application form are available at
http://www.wscc.com/art/call-for-artists. Need more information?
Please call Diana Cross, Exhibition Coordinator, at 206-694-5182.
M–F 8am–4pm. Deadline for submissions: Friday, March 27, 2015.
Stanwood Special Olympics wants YOU!!!!
Who: Children 8 years and older with cognitive or physical disabilities. Practice is at the Stanwood Camano Fairgrounds. Games
TBD. Why: FUN! Special Olympics is an opportunity for individuals
of various abilities and ages to learn and grow through team and
individual sports throughout the year. Soccer is offered in the spr
ing, bowling in the fall, and basketball in the winter. How: Special
Olympics requires a medical release from your physician (good for
3 years, as well as Athlete Interest form and Release form. Practices
begin mid March. All paperwork must be complete and turned in
prior to participating. Contact person: Janet Walrath: (425) 4221538 or [email protected].
Raffle Tickets available
for puchase at A Guilded Gallery; enter to win an Original Watercolor Painting by Internationaly known watercolor artist Tony
Couch, “The Fisherman” valued at $2100.00. Reception and drawing to take place June 6th from 5-7 at the gallery.
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st. patty
fun fact:
Chicago dyes
its river green
on St. Patrick’s
Day. The city
uses natural
veggie dye. The
practice started
in 1962 when
city workers
started using
dyes to trace
illegal sewage
discharges and
realized that
the green dye
would be a
unique way to
celebrate March
17th in this very
Irish city.
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THE 2ND ANNUAL PORT SUSAN HOME AND
GARDEN SHOW
Presented by the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce. Please
join us at the 2nd Annual Port Susan Home & Garden Show and
take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to meet some of
your local businesses. Featured speaker Ciscoe Morris, also Tamara
Drake ‚ Recycling Made Easy Peasy‚ Don Evans ‚ Call Before You Dig
811‚ Tyler Heagle ‚ Home Energy Audit. Saturday, March 21st 10 am
to 4 pm at the Camano Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road,
Camano Island. Sponsored by: The Crab Cracker, Windermere Real
Estate, Stanwood Camano News, Coastal Community Bank, Seaside Landscape Inc., and Natural Awakenings. For more information go to: www.portsusanhomeandgarden.com.
Camano Island Area Scenic & Historic Trail
Our Camano Schoolhouse Foundation has long-envisioned the
creation of a Camano Island Area -- Scenic & Historic Trail, to spotlight our scenic splendor, and significant historic sites -- And, to
attract local and national fans of Scenic/Historic travel and exploration .. Such travelers tend to linger and meander, to catch all points
of interest .. Their food, lodging, fuel etc can provide a major economic boost to Camano and environs. A mid-island Information
Center, at our 1905 schoolhouse would be an ideal location for
disseminating data about “every nook and cranny” of the Camano
Island Area Scenic and Historic Trail and would enrich the travelers’ experience and enjoyment. CSF is eager to gather, soon, at the
SH, all interested parties to discuss and develop such a concept: “A
Collaborative Camano Community Conversation” “Camano Area S
& H Trail” to include Stanwood & nearby H sites.
[email protected]
Community
Information
Save the Date - Village Gala - May 16th
daylight
saving
time fun
fact:
To keep to
their published
timetables,
Amtrak trains
cannot leave a
station before
the scheduled
time. So, when
the clocks fall
back one hour
in October, all
Amtrak trains in
the U.S. that are
running on time
stop at 2:00 a.m.
and wait one
hour before
resuming.
www.TheCrabCracker.com
Mark your calendars for the annual Village Gala fundraising event
on May 16th benefiting Village Community Services. This year’s
featured speaker is Todd Duitsman, local Stanwood-area dad who
made headlines when he was paralyzed after a surfing accident
in Hawaii last summer. “Todd’s optimistic outlook and spirit are
an inspiration to us all,” commented Michelle Dietz, Development
Director for Village Community Services, “We are very excited to
have him speak at this year’s Gala event.” Village Community Services is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to enriching our
community by helping people with disabilities find jobs, live independently in their own homes, and enjoy creating live music and
art. VCS has served the citizens of Stanwood-Camano, Arlington,
Marysville and more for 50 years. Donations and auction items are
being accepted now. To donate , volunteer, or reserve your seat at
the Gala, call Gayle Picken at 425-359-7974. – Photo: Todd Duitsman with his family in a Honolulu hospital. (Photo by Barry Gould).
The following HealthQuest programs are
provided by Skagit Regional Health:
Cholesterol/Diabetes and Vitamin D Screenings: The following
screenings are provided by Skagit Regional Health in cooperation with Dynacare Skagit Laboratories. For information call 360814-2424 or 360-629-6481. No appointment or pre-registration
is required. Full Lipid Profile: 12-14 hour fast required, water and
prescribed medications only, no coffee or tea. No alcohol 24 hours
prior. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and
glucose (blood sugar) levels. Fee: $15 (cash or check only). Vitamin D: Fasting is not required. The cost is $39 (cash or check only).
March 11th, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at Skagit Regional Clinics - Camano
Island, 127 N. East Camano Drive.
Bone Density Screening:This is a non-invasive, painless scan of one
hand. Results are available immediately. Fee $10 (cash or check
payable to SRH). No appointment is required. For information call
360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481. March 11th. 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. at
Skagit Regional Clinics-Camano Island, 127 N. East Camano Drive.
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surVIVE ANd rECoVEr
thE CrAB
CrACKEr:
YOUR
LoCAL
COMMUNITY
CONNECTION!
In writing these articles on being prepared I must assume that if
you are a reader of the Crabcracker and living on Camano Island
you are also aware that island living requires you be familiar with
the unique conditions you can be faced with in disaster situations
that are far different from living in a metropolitan area where there
is the luxury of calling on adjacent communities for help. The facts
are: our island is subject to isolation, an earthquake can take out
our bridge; we have only the small number of first responders
needed for normal conditions and resources we would normally
call on from the mainland would not be available without a bridge.
We are not prepared for conditions that could last anywhere from
days to weeks after a disaster. You can only draw the conclusion
that this leaves us on our own, responsible for ourselves and dependent on each other. When you decide to live on an island you
also accept the conditions that accompany that decision; island
living in general and specifically your home location and situation.
Do you know how far back from the cliff edge the Oso slide broke
away and how far that material traveled burying a whole housing
development? On this island we have many homes on and below
cliffs. How would you escape a forest fire? Remember there is only
one way off this island. How long do you think it would take to
evacuate thousands of homes? There are many conditions we
will have to cope with on our own because of our isolation. The
most likely are earthquake, wind, and fire with beachfront and
low ground properties faced, additionally, with surge flooding
from high tide and wind combination. Our Camano Preparedness
Group is organized for the purpose of promoting awareness of our
island living conditions and the knowledge to survive and recover
from the emergencies we will one day face. Join our group 3rd
Wednesday each month 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Vista Madrona Fire
station. [email protected] or bswander44@gmail.
com. – Gloria Linch.
stANWood CAMANo thrIft storE
ACCEpts doNAtIoNs
of gently used items, Monday-Saturday 10:30-3. Down-sizing,
moving, have garage or estate sale items to donate give us a call or
drop them by: 27030 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood, 360-629-6646.
on Camano
Get in it!
Call 360-654-4516
www.actionyp.com
Books, cards, gifts & full-service framing shop
8716 – 271st Street NW, Stanwood
360-629-3631
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Information
Camano Conservation Celebration
will be Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 3 to 7 pm at Camano
Center. Ever since the first one in 1970, EARTH DAY has become a
day to dedicate ourselves to preservation of natural environment
on planet earth. Spurred by receipt of the Planet Power grant
which funded a demonstration solar system, Camano Center is organizing a multi-generational event in partnership with Utsalady
Elementary, Snohomish Conservation District and Fire Mountain
Solar. If you have a related service or product and would like to
have a (free) vendor table, please contact Joan Schrammeck at
387-9589 or [email protected].
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LAdIEs NIght supports yMCA
look for us
online at
www.theCrab
Cracker.com
or on
facebook.
Download
current or past
editions.
Funds raised support local YMCA youth programs. On Feb. 19,
2015, Renae Kettler of RE/MAX Associate Brokers and Krista Van
Moos of Wink Lash Boutique, co-hosted an event to raise funds for
the Stanwood-Camano YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Held at Wink
Lash Boutique, the ladies night out included appetizers, wine, and
prizes. A total of $3,400 was raised to support local Stanwood-Camano YMCA programs which are offered free of charge to youth
at Stanwood High School, Lincoln Hill Academy, Stanwood Middle
School, Port Susan Middle School, and Twin City Elementary. Several businesses provided baskets and donations and Island Girls Catering donated the food for the event. “It was wonderful to see so
many young women at this community event,” said Renae Kettler,
owner of RE/MAX Associate Brokers (Camano Island, Stanwood,
Marysville). “Their support of our YMCA programs is very encouraging and we are looking forward to having them, and their families, as YMCA members once the Y opens!” For more information
on how to support the YMCA Annual Campaign, visit ymca-snoco.
org/give or call 360 629 9622. Photo: (L-R) – Krista Kelly, Renae Kettler; Carolyn Klein, YMCA Annual Campaign Chair; Theresa Metzger,
Stanwood-Camano YMCA Organizing Committee and Campaigner;
Dawne Wentworth, Stanwood-Camano YMCA Director.
Karen & Gene
Eidsness,
Owners/Mgrs
• 24-Hour Onsite Security
• Digitally Recorded Video Cameras
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Storage Units
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Community
Information
st. patty
fun fact:
The Shamrock:
According to
Irish legend, the
saint used the
3-leafed plant as
a metaphor for
the Holy Trinity
when he was
first introducing
Christianity to
Ireland.
Thrift Store Expansion
Camano Center Announces Expansion of Camano’s 2nd Chance
Thrift Shop. Did you know that nearly 50% of the money needed to operate the Camano Center comes from sales at the 2nd
Chance Thrift Shop on Camano Island? The continued success of
2nd Chance Thrift is critical to keeping the doors open at the Camano Center and to insuring the programs and services offered
to our island residents can keep pace with the growing needs of
our seniors and community. Right now, the 2nd Chance Thrift is
often forced to turn away donations simply because we run out
of room. Every time we have to do this, we are turning away income the Center needs to support our island community. Growing 2nd Chance Thrift Shop is the answer...but...we need your help
to do this! For months, we have been working on plans to build
an additional 4000 square foot building. The plans are drawn, the
permit is approved and our contractor is ready to go. We need
your generous donations to help raise $525,000 to turn our dream
into reality. Our expanded space will give us the room we need
to move our receiving operations inside out of the weather and
increase our capacity to take donations consistently, to double
our processing space and speed, and to double our retail space.
With more room for merchandise, we’ll be able to greatly improve
our customers’ shopping experience. We will have the capacity to
generate more money to help sustain the financial well being of
the Camano Center for years to come and to insure the Center
can continue to provide essential programs and services to our
island community as our needs grow. Your generous donation to
our “2nd Chance Thrift Shop Expansion Fund” is needed now. It is
tax deductible and one of the best investments in the future of
our community’s well being that you can make.
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“journey with jan”
journey
with jan
Connections From Your Camano Island Expert
Are you loving our Spring in the air? I love the extra light we are
experiencing with the new daylight savings time. Some people
love it, like me, but I was very surprised that others do not like it
at all. They would prefer it to be the same all year around. Each to
their own, right? Since we have such sunny and longer days, there
are many activities in this edition of our local Crab Cracker. Thank
you so much for this interesting and fun publication. Each month
provides new events and fun things to do for families, couples
and anyone who would like to visit beautiful and sunny Camano
Island.
Just a tad about real estate. We are still in need of inventory, listings! If you are thinking of selling, now is the time. So many sellers are waiting till June and we need your listings now. I can’t believe the number of qualified buyers that are ready now but they
are looking for the right fit. Now is the perfect time not only for
homes, but land is also selling.
Local Broker, Jan
Mather, Camano
Island Expert,
article about local
events, real estate,
personal thoughts
& a new vocabulary word each
and every time.
Our fun word of the day is AVUNCUAR, it is pronounced uh-VUNKyoo-ler and it is an adjective. It describes being kind and friendly
toward a younger or less experienced person. Sometimes it is
related to resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence. A great
way to use this word is in the following sentence. “Great professional mentors are often avuncular folks, able to extend patience
and kindness to those new to the field.” I love this new word and I
hope I am that person that I can help in real estate when they are
first starting off.
Thank you for enjoying My Journey With Jan and I will continue
to broaden your vocabulary and build on our great community
of Camano Island and Stanwood. Feel free to call me at 360-5074133 or email me at [email protected]. My work hours
are 24/7 and I am always available to represent you in real estate
as Your Camano Island Expert. Jan Mather
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Metal Art
Tue-Sat: 11am-4pm • Sun: 11am-3pm
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Best of
20092014
9913 271st St. NW, #B, Stanwood
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MORGAN’S
TALES
st. pAtty
fuN fACt:
Corned beef
and cabbage
doesn’t have
anything to do
with corn, but to
the large grains
of salt that were
historically used
to cure meats,
also known as
“corns.”
“Now that spring is here (of course, it has been here all winter this
year!), and the Great Glass Quest is all over, it is time to shift our
attention to the outdoors again.
Morgan’s Tales has a special display to get you ready for the Tenth
Annual Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival. There are
books to help you identify the birds you see, books that will show
you how to attract birds to your backyard, and books that will
give the history of different species of birds. If you are interested
in attending the festival, go to the website at www.snowgoosefest.org for more information on tours and events.
Morgan’s Tales also has books on gardening, whether your plan
to use your yard or your deck. Maybe you are planning this year
to do all your growing in pots. Look at Lasagna Gardening ( it’s
not about how to grow ingredients for lasagna!) There are books
on growing herbs and vegetables. We have a number of editions
of the Sunset published books on Western Gardens that suggest
the plants that grow well in our climate. If the beauty of flowers is
your focus, there are books for that. Or if you are more interested
in how to provide a playground with your garden, you will find
books on how to plan a butterfly garden or how to attract hummingbirds. Books are available about anything you want to do
with your garden.
If your plans are bigger than a garden, and you plan to redo your
entire yard, Morgan’ Tales also has books on landscaping. Almost
all the books have gorgeous pictures to help you visualize your
plans. Some of the books even have maps that will help you plant
for growth.
And remember that the Stanwood Camano Community Resource
Center has sustainable community gardens in the Growing Forward program. You can experiment with your ideas here first,
and a percentage of your growth goes to the Food Bank. Call
629-5257 for details.”
Get in the #1 Book!
Call Mark Kanarick,
long-time Camano
resident, at
425-374-9022
www.actionyp.com
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Stanwood United Methodist Church
~ A Progressive Church for Thinking People ~
9:00am: Traditional Worship Service.
10:45am: Contemporary Worship Service
w/Continental Breakfast & Children’s Church.
Youth Group: Tuesdays at 6pm (Sept-June)
360-629-9555
27128-102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood
www.stanwoodumc.org
Handicapped Accessible
Child Care for All Programs
Pastor Daniel Sailer
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things I used
to Remember
This is based
upon a Facebook
group with the
same title. Rachel
Tullio & Sarah
Walls are the
moderators. They
started it as a
way for people
to reconnect &
share memories
of growing up
and living in
the Stanwood
Camano area.
“The things I used to remember about
Stanwood & Camano Island”
“The original location of Napa Auto Parts in Stanwood. My greatgrandfather, grandfather, and father. This building is still standing,
although it doesn’t look like this anymore. Across the street from
the PUD and right in front of where Valley Farm Repair used to be”
(later it became ‘The Clam Shack.’)– Sisu.
“It’s nice to be able to close my eyes and remember certain things
and people, like it was yesterday. HS was filled with so many
memorable moments, everyday events that either made us who
we are or snapped us out of who we were. I treasure every conversation, every smile and all the laughter. From the kid who always
got picked on, or the couple who was constantly breaking up, the
girl who would always cry, the boy who had a million stories, the
loners, the jocks, the smokers . . . Many of us weren’t the best version of ourselves back then, but hopefully we grew, we learned
and made amends.
Now, with all that said . . . . Who wants to play dodgeball?!
WoooooHooooo!!” – Angie Rosales.
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cooking
mamas
IrIsh LAMB stEW
Recipe by our grandmother Rena Mae McNutt - Irish stew, slow cooked
until fork tender!
Recipes by
Cooking Mamas
created by
Dusty HutchinsMcNutt.
“Great recipes
begin in Mama’s
Kitchen!”
Visit me at:
www.
CookingMamas.
com
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 lb. thick sliced bacon, diced • 6 lb. boneless lamb
shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and
finely chopped • 1 lg. yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped • 2
stalks celery, finely chopped • 1/2 c. water • 4 c. beef stock • 2 tsp.
granulated sugar • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces • 2
lg. yellow onions, peeled and quartered • 3 lbs. Yukon gold potatoes,
peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves • 1 bay
leaf • 1/2 c. dry white wine • Chopped parsley
DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large frying pan sauté the bacon over medium
heat. Place cooked bacon on a paper towel, reserve the bacon fat, set
frying pan aside. 2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, salt &
pepper. Toss lamb pieces in flour mixture, coat evenly. 3. Reheat the
frying pan. Working in batches, brown the lamb pieces in reserved
bacon fat. If you run out of fat, use a little olive oil. 4. Transfer the
browned meat to an 8-10-quart pot with lid. 5. Add the garlic, 1 finely
chopped onion and celery to the pan, sauté until the onion begins to
color a bit. 6. Deglaze the frying pan with 1/2 cup of water, add the
garlic-onion mixture to the pot, along with the reserved bacon pieces, beef stock, sugar and carrots. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, or
until tender. 7. Add the 2 quartered onions, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf,
and wine to the pot and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes until
the vegetables are tender. 8. Season the stew with salt and pepper
before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serves 12.
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cooking
mamas
BAILEys IrIsh CrEAM ChEEsECAKE
Our rich and creamy, no-bake Irish cream cheesecake with an oatmeal cookie crust, is so easy to make! The hardest part, is having to
wait overnight for the cheesecake to set!
Recipes by
Cooking Mamas
created by
Dusty HutchinsMcNutt.
“Great recipes
begin in Mama’s
Kitchen!”
Visit me at:
www.
CookingMamas.
com
INGREDIENTS: 9 oz. Mother’s oatmeal crunchy cookies, crushed
• 1/2 c. butter, melted • 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature • 1 (1.5 oz.) shot Baileys Irish cream • 1/2 c. confectioners’
sugar • 1 1/3 c. heavy cream • 2 oz. chocolate shavings, divided
DIRECTIONS: 1. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, crush the oatmeal
cookies. Add the melted butter to the bag and squish together
until well combined. 2. Immediately press the cookie mixture into
the bottom of a lined 9-inch springform pan, using your hands or
the back of a spoon. Place the cookie crust in the refrigerator for
an hour. 3. While the crust is chilling, shave the chocolate. If your
kitchen is warm, you should place the chocolate shavings into the
refrigerator until ready to use. 4. a medium bowl, whip the heavy
cream until soft peaks form. 5. In a large bowl, beat the cream
cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar
and Baileys Irish Cream. Gently fold in the whipped cream until
well combined. Stir in 3/4 of the chocolate shavings. Spread the
filling evenly over the cookie crust. Refrigerate overnight. 6. Just
before serving, remove cheesecake from the springform pan and
sprinkle with the remaining chocolate shavings.
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& alternative medicine
We sell vitamins &
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Naturopathic Primary Care Physician
Stanwood • (360) 629-2222 • altmedclinic.com
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Insurance accepted
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PHOTOS FROM
your friends
Glass Quest Winners! All the way from Wenatchee to spend the
3 day weekend here on Camano Island! Congratulations Lillian! (Ball found at Camano Island Chamber of Commerce).
Irish poem:
May the
leprechauns be
near you,
To spread luck
along your way.
And may all the
Irish angels,
Smile upon you
on St. Patrick’s
Day.
“This was taken in my backyard - just sprinkle some food and
wait.” Anna’s Hummingbird by Greg Tutmark (Mr. T).
Windermere Real Estate / CIR
Jan Mather, Managing Broker
360-507-4133
www.janmather.com • Email: [email protected]
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local poems
& Stories
hoLdINg
Holding on to memories
Much of are trash
Burning piles of papers
All that’s lef is ash.
Gray and powderly with out elan
Hanging on to life the best way I can.
Often taken for a fool yet unable to speak
Alll the things that matter to the aged freak.
Sad and happy in the same old body
Makes one think life is but a hobby.
Questions still come and go
Yet seldom feel that I’ve grown
To be the person I will become.
– Poetry by Janet Hawley
thANKs!!
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advertisers, we
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Loking out my window
I seen my big woodpecker flying by
And landing on the roof
Waiting for his lady
To perch and eat on the suet block
What a gentleman!!!
Then hi lit and ate
And then they took off together.
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healthy
living
Why Balance our chakras?
Come to Z’s Body
& Soul, 629-5040
for a one on one
session or a class
in April.
www.zsremedies.
com
Our chakras (I like to refer to them as our energy centers) are
the power stations of our body, bringing it to life, and keeping
it healthy. Most of us are not aware how they work and why it is
important to keep them healthy. Each chakra is associated with
different parts of us and they need to spin totally in balance for
us to feel good. These energy centers/chakras absorb energy that
comes from our thoughts, feelings and outside environment and
feed this to our body. Our body is affected by the quality of the
energy that passes through the chakras. For instance, if we have
negative thoughts or feelings, we will be filtering negative energy through our chakras and into our body. Over time this can
make our body ill. Our chakras also absorb energy from the environment. Other people’s negative emotions or a room full of
clutter will produce an unhealthy energy which we absorb. We
cannot avoid coming into contact with negative energy or feeling down sometimes, but there is a lot that we can do to change
our feelings from negative to positive and to protect ourselves
from harmful energy in the environment. Keeping our chakras in
tip-top condition is the key, in other words keeping them spinning in balance. Chakra balancing is a bit like spring-cleaning the
chakras and fine-tuning them.
YOU CAN HAVE your garage
sale, Yard sale, estate sale,
etc. listed in thE CLASSIFIEDS
SECTION FOR FREE!
Email us your date, location, and other
miscellaneous information (limited to 20
words or less), and we will publish it for you
for free! Email us at
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TIDE TABLES
Tides for SARATOGA PASSAGE / GREENBANK (MARCH 6 - 19, 2015)
Day
High
/Low
Tide
Time
Height
Feet
Day
High
/Low
Tide
Time
Height
Feet
The Crab Cracker is family owned & OPERATED by Jim & Malynda Shipley of
Camano Island, with help from their sons and from the community.
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4th Annual
St. Patrick’s Day
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Dinner
with Beverage & Dessert
(Vegetarian Option Available)
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
4:30PM to 7:00PM
$15.00 per person
$7.00 children 10 and under
Camano Center
606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island
Proceeds to fund
Stanwood Camano Area Foundation
scholarships
RSVP to Catherine Budbill or Melody Risner
[email protected] or 360-387-1458
[email protected] or 360-387-7556
(Tickets Available at the Door)
Sponsored by Camano Island Democrats
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Windermere Real Estate/CIR
MADRONA
$324,500
Big corner lot with a nice 4 bedroom home on Camano.
Featuring hardwoods with gorgeous walnut inlay, big kitchen
with pantry and lots of storage, master bedroom with bath
and WI closet. New carpet, in/out paint. Fenced backyard,
sports court, deck. Ready to move-in to! #745095
WATERFRONT
$439,000
Get ready for water fun! Wonderful lakefront home
completely remodeled with views from nearly every room.
Gorgeous Alder cabinetry & Granite counters in the kitchen,
wood floors, free standing stove, multiple decks. Lot next
door, possibly available, for extra parking. #607160
THUNDER RIDGE
$429,999
Located mid-Camano, this like-new 3 bedroom home has
high end finishes, hardwood floors and attractive tile work.
Loads of windows and expansive deck with big views of Mt
Baker and Port Susan Bay. Very pretty curb appeal and over
3100 asf! #743997
NORTH END
$359,000
Nicely updated and lovingly maintained north Camano home.
Wood floors, current colors, Granite counters and SS
appliances in a kitchen made to entertain. Deck to enjoy
sunset and western water views. Large level lot with fire pit
and room to garden. Beach access! #742210
RECENTLY SOLD LAND
List Price: $99,500 Sold Price: $87,500
Days On Market: 527
521 Michele Drive, Camano Island
MLS #526537
Camano Island
(Country Club)
1283 Elger Bay Rd
360/387-3411
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Stanwood
(near Bartell)
7359 267th St NW
360/629-8233
Camano Island
(Terry’s Corner)
818 N Sunrise Blvd
360/387-4663
List Price: $149,500 Sold Price: $138,000
Days On Market: 163
2048 Wagner Road, Camano Island
MLS #659952
www.camanorealestate.com
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