Happy Independence Day! - The Crab Cracker

Issue 70 • June 29 - July 12, 2012 

Happy Independence Day! 

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Excitement is mounting, New roads ahead, 

On July 7th, Two Huskies will be wed! 

Congratulations to Matt Maloney and Karina Seyler on their next adventure! 

 

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TABLE OF 

CONTENTS 

Artist of the Week..............................................................................40 

Business Spotlight............................................................................41 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS................................................ 5-25 

Classes & Workshops, Etc...............................................................26 

Classifieds Listings......................................................................36-37 

Community Information & Announcements / News.....46-53 

Dining Guide......................................................................................30 

Fishing Report....................................................................................38 

Fresh From the Farm........................................................................54 

Jack Gunter Book Excerpt..............................................................55 

Kids’ Korner....................................................................................44-45 

Library News.......................................................................................34 

Local Poems & Stories.....................................................................35 

Maps of Camano Island, Stanwood, Silvana, Etc..............38-39 

Meetings & Clubs..............................................................................27 

Moonshine Wisdom & Wit..............................................................29 

Nature Notes.......................................................................................43 

Pet Pages..............................................................................................31 

Photos and Art from Your Friends...............................................63 

Senior Happenings...........................................................................28 

Stirring Up Memories................................................................60-61 

Tide Tables...........................................................................................62 

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FORTÉ Music Dance Art welcomes Rachel Pope, our new YogaFit Teacher. 

YOGAFIT WITH RACHEL POPE • SUMMER SPECIAL!! 

6 classes for $30 / July 10th - July 27th / Tuesdays & Fridays / 11am-noon 

To register, please email rachel.marie.pope@gmail.com. 

Payment can be made the first night of class. 

Come 10 minutes early, please! Wear comfortable clothing and bring a 

yoga mat. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to email or call 

Rachel Pope, 425.231.7160. 

 

 

www.fortemda.com 

1095 Essex Street A1 (on the north end of Camano Island) 

360-926-8519 • www.forteMDA.com 

E-mail: christopher@fortemda.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

FRIDAY, JUNE 29 

Withers & Wits Spaghetti Feed 

Silent Auction Fundraiser. 6-8pm at Stanwood Fairgrounds, 6431 

Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood. Follow the signs once inside. Auction 

items will interest everyone. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad,, , 

cold or hot drinks. Dessert bar extra. Single: $7. Family: $25 (Family 

= 5 members with 2 adults or more). Tickets available at the 

door. Or to pre-order, call 425-231-7644. “We look forward to you 

joining us for dinner and for your support of our local youth.” 


TJ the Rock’n DJ - Dance!!! 

8pm at the Conway Muse. 18444 Spruce/Main St. 360-445-3000. 

YOUR INFO 

HERE IN THE 

CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

IS FREE! 

Email us at 

thecrabcracker 

@wavecable.com 

or call us at 

360-387-3602 

for more 

information. 


Swingnuts Jazz 

8 to 11 p.m. at Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood, 

360-629-4800. High-Spirited Jazz with Natural Repercussions. 

Watchable, danceable Swing and Latin Jazz, from the 1920s to the 

1950s plus modern dayoriginals. Note: special, earlier timeslot. 

Swingnuts include Peggy Wendel, vocals; Pete Smith, guitar; Mark 

Dodge, bass; and Philip Nakano, percussion, sax, and flute. 

Appraisal and Gold 

Buying Clinics 

30% Off 

Stud Earrings 

8710 - 271st St NW, Stanwood 

madisonsjewelrystore.com 

GEM OF THE NORTHWEST 

Clinic Dates are June 28-30, July 12-14 & July 26-28 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


Ford Plays Dos Reales 

Pedro’s Birthday Party 

Ford Giesbrecht plays a mixture of finger-style jazz standards, 

North & South American Standards, brazilian tunes some neo-pop 

and originals at Dos Reales every Friday from 5:30-8:30pm. Located 

at 9739 SR Hwy 532. no cover. 


Friday Student West Coast Swing Night 

A safe and fun night out with dancing and friends for college aged 

and younger! 6:30 Intermediate lesson/7:30 Basics lesson/8-10PM 

Dance! $5 (First time FREE) Every Friday at The Atrium (8704 271st 

St. NW Stanwood) Parents are always welcome to come and watch! 

Your kids are getting really good! www.theatriumstanwood.com. 

4th of July 

Trivia: 

The Liberty 

Bell rang every 

Fourth of July 

from 1778 to 

1835 


“CLUB FRIDAY” Community Open House 

and Free Lunch!! 

This is the only Open House with Free Lunch specifically designed 

to give back to the Community. Noon to 2 pm at Windermere 

Country Club location every Friday with Free Lunch and a different 

sponsor / speaker. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 30 

The Camano Crab Dash 

A timed 5K and 10K run, will be held on Saturday, June 30th at 

9am (check in will be from 7-8am). The race will start and end at 

the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Prizes will be given for 

the top three male and female finishers. Immediately following the 

race there will be beer, brats & awards on the garden patio! Entry 

fee is $15 for individuals (includes one T-shirt) and $45 for families 

(includes 3 T-shirts). Participation includes shirt, race timing, goody 

bag, and one free beer (21 years and up). Additional T-Shirts may 

be purchased for $10. See more information on the Camano Center 

website www.camanocenter.org or call 360-387-0222. 

 

Schedule of Events 

June 30: Crab Dash Fun Run 

June 30: Brass Band Concert 

August 11: Car Show / Outdoor 

Market / Poker Run 

September 8: Gala Auction 

A Place For All Your “Celebrations!” 

360-387-0222 

www.camanocenter.org 

606 Arrowhead Road 

Camano Island, WA 98282 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

JUNE 30 

Happy 

Birthday 

to Mary 

Ann 

Wells 


BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDEN TOUR 

Visit wildlife gardens at the 5th Annual Camano Island Backyard 

Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour 10am-4pm. The event is free to the 

public. Pick up maps at Camano Multipurpose Center (The Blue 

Building), 141 E Camano Drive, the day of the event. Besides a 

lovely garden tour on the island, the Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour 

will demonstrate how people can live happily in harmony with nature, 

show how any property can be a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, 

and promote awareness of the National Wildlife Federation’s Backyard 

Wildlife Habitat Program. Gardens range from small to large, 

simple to extravagant, forested to waterfront. Information on native 

plants, wildlife, composting, as well as challenges faced on 

particular properties will be available. Camano Island is the 10th 

community in the nation to be certified by the National Wildlife 

Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat with more than 783 individual 

properties certified as Backyard Wildlife Habitats. The tour 

is sponsored by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project of Friends of 

Camano Island Parks. For more information about the tour, visit 

www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, call 360-387-2236, or e-mail camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com. 



CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


Children’s Summer Reading Kickoff 

School-age children are welcome to the Summer Reading Kickoff: 

Little Bear’s Big Dream and Other Tales Program from 11 a.m. to 

12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st 

St. NW. This event will feature Bob Kanegis, Tales & Trails Storyteller. 

For school-aged children. Registration required. For information or 

to register, call 360-629-3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org. 


SALE IN SUPPORT OF ALL THE CAMANO FIREFIGHTERS 

The Madrona Fire Sirens Ladies Auxiliary are having a sale of puzzles, 

books, jewelry and baked goods at the Madrona/Vista Fire Station, 

916 West Camano Drive. 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

patriotic 

Trivia: 

The word ‘patriotism’ 

comes from 

the Latin patria, 

which means 

‘homeland’ or 

‘fatherland.’ 


An Outdoor Concert with Brass Band NW 

will be presented at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, from 

4-7pm, in early celebration of the 4th of July. Enjoy show tunes, big 

band sounds, fun pieces & good old fashioned traditional British 

band selections. Finger snapping, toe tapping, get up & march 

around your table, swelling with pride music in the tradition of 

John Philip Sousa type marchin’ music, just in time for the 4th of 

July. Bring blankets or lawn chairs if you like. Price for 12 & older is 

$10, age 3-11 is $5, and 2 and under are free. Admission includes a 

brat or a hot dog, chips, and an ice cream sandwich. Beverages will 

be available for purchase. Get your tickets at the Camano Center or 

at the Second Chance Thrift Shop, 1335 E State Route 532. Tickets 

will also be available at the door. Call 360-387-0222 for more info. 

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In just a few weeks, Dawn was able to get me shaped up 

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you coming back for more. Dawn helped me achieve my 

personal fitness goals.” – Candace Holloway 

“Coach Dawn” 

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Voted Stanwood / 

Camano “Woman 

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Enjoy sweeping views of 

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CALENDAR 

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CAMANO ISLAND NATURE PROGRAM – TREES 

Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 7:30 pm. Living in the 

northwest we are surrounded by many different beautiful trees. A 

park ranger will help us all learn more about the differences and 

some of the many uses of the trees in the past and now. Sponsored 

by Friends of Camano Island Parks and Washington State Parks. 

Email FOCIP.JudyC@gmail.com for more information. 


Guy Johnson Band 

9 p.m. to midnight at Cyndy’s Broiler. Rock dance hits from the 

1950s to the present. This highly entertaining and versatile rock 

trio performs dance hits plus Guy Johnson’s original songs with 

that 60’s feel. 

4th of July 

Trivia: 

Nathan’s Famous 

4th of July 

International 

Hot Dog Eating 

Contest will be 

held for the 

97th time on 

July 4th, 2012. 


Saturday West Coast Swing Night 

Looking for something fun, social, and active to do on Saturday 

nights Come to The Atrium, meet fun people, learn to dance, and 

enjoy great music! 6:30 Basic Lesson/7:15 Intermediate lesson/8PM 

Dance. $10 for the night/$5 for just the dance/$5 students. All ages 

welcome! Private lessons in swing, latin, and ballroom available as 

well. The Atrium (8704 271st St. NW Stanwood). www.theatriumstanwood.com 

360-474-7386. 


In-Store Demo: CUPCAKES 

Easy to make, easy to transport, fun to eat....everyone loves cupcakes. 

Learn how to elevate the humble cupcake from kids’ party 

favorite to company-worthy dessert, along with everything in 

between. We’ll fill them, slice them, top them, and decorate them 

in ways that will tickle your fancy and your tastebuds! Call Karen’s 

Kitchen for more info. 360.387.1609. 370 E. Camano Dr., Camano 

Island. karenskitchen10@aol.com. 

“Expanding Individual Awareness in a 

Changing World" 

Hypnosis: Because feeling better is 

THAT important to you! 

Rita Ballard, C.Ht. 

360-915-2910 

www.AwarenessHypnosis.com 

Serving Island & Snohomish Counties 

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Gertrude’s Hearse 

Putting the fun back in funeral. 8pm In the Parlor, at the Conway 

Muse. $10 cover. 18444 Spruce/Main St. 360-445-3000. 


Free Chess Lessons! 

At the Stanwood Library. Every Saturday from 3-5pm. Drop in at 

anytime! My name is Micah Losee and this summer I want to offer 

free chess lessons to the whole community. These are open to anyone 

regardless of age or skill level. I am an experienced tutor and 

I played on the Stanwood High School Chess Team for 4 years and 

led our team to a 4th place finish at our State Championship. Questions 

Please e-mail me at koolkid10293@yahoo.com. 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! 

from your Camano Island Real Estate Expert 

JAN MATHER 

Managing Broker 

360-507-4133 

Website: www.janmather.com 

Blog: www.camanoproperty.com 

Email: janmather@windermere.com 

Windermere Real Estate / CIR 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


Healing Through Nature Series 

Stanwood Eco-Center / Group-Share / Speaker / Healing Through 

Nature Series. 10AM. Visit www.StanwoodHealingArtsEcoCenter. 

com for details. 


Pancake Breakfast at the Grange 

8 a.m. to 11a.m at the South Camano Grange. Come and enjoy 

all the pancakes you can eat plus french toast,scrambled eggs 

and ham and sausage,orange juice and a slice of fruit. Come and 

meet your neighbors and friends at 2227 S. Camano Dr. Camano 

Island. For more information on membership or directions, call 

Pat at 629-3276. 


BINGO 

every Saturday evening at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano 

Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6:00 P.M. 

This is Family Bingo so hope to see you all. Snacks and beverages 

available. More info: Pat Tenan, 360-387-5420 

Did You 

Know This 

Recycling 

Fact: 

An aluminum 

can may be 

recycled an 

infinite 

number of 

time. By 

recycling, 

less bauxite is 

needed to be 

mined to 

make new 

aluminum. 

WSU Waste 

Wise - Camano 

Island 


SUNDAY, JULY 1 

Ford Giesbrecht & Philip Nakano perform 

An eclectic mix of Brazilian, Classical, Latin and American Jazz 

standards and hopped up pop. No Cover. 6-9pm at The Conway 

Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main Street, Conway. 360-445-3000. 

TUESDAY, JULY 3 

Blood Drive 

Donating blood is a simple and generous gift that can save a life. 

The Puget Sound Blood Center urges community members to donate 

the “gift of life” at the following blood drive: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

(except 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.) at Skagit Regional Clinics - Stanwood, 

9631 269th Street NW. Mobile van in parking lot. Pre-registration 

required by calling 1-800-398-7888. 


Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime 

Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy 

songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading at 9:30 

a.m. at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. Playtime follows. 

For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required. Funded by 

the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library. For information, call 

the library at 360-629-3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org/ and click on 

Classes & Events. 

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patriotic 

Trivia: 

The national 

anthem is actually 

set to the 

tune of an old 

English drinking 

song called To 

Anacreon in 

Heaven 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 

July 4th at Freedom Park 

(next to Rotary Adventure Playground & Terry’s Corner). We will be 

remembering WW1, in which 100 men served in 1917-1918 from 

Stanwood, Silvana and Camano Island. Their names will appear on 

a poster with data on where they served for the Snohomish County 

men. 8 who saw combat will be remembered throughout the 1+ 

hour program (4 were KIA). 8 combat stories including Frank Hancock 

Stanwood, will be read. Speakers: Senator Haugen and CDR 

Burkette USN VAQ-129. Please attend the ceremonies at 3 PM on 

July 4th. Hot dogs to the first 150 attendees. Here are those great 

veterans. Camano Lutheran Cemetery World War 1 vets: Chris 

Simonsen, Navy, Subchaser, 1898-1997, Axel Soderstrom, Army 

Spruce Squadron 1895-1959, William Bartlett, Army; 1895-1980, 

Howard Carroll, Army; 1887-1962, Kenneth McLaren, Army 1900- 

1981, William Thompson, Army; 1893- 1961, Eric Olson, Army; 

1893-1976, James Crandall, Army; 1887-1980, Myron Rice, Army; 

1887-1980, John Beyer, Marine Corps, 1900-1978, Richard Sass, 

Army, 1894-1967, Earl Lewis, Army; 1896-1976, John Collins, Army; 

1897-1976, John Jensen, Army; 1892-1976, Raymond Brayton, 

Army; 1893-1979, Arthur Smith, Army in France, later LtCol. 

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Associate Brokers 

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• We’ve Got the Crabby 

Gifts!!! 

• USA Wind Socks for the 4th!!! 

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4th of July Mini Parade & Ice Cream Social 

Entrants meet in the Josephine Sunset Home Parking lot by 

10:30am, no need to pre-register, parade starts at 11am, Stanwood 

Area Historical Society, 360-629-6110. 

Independence 

Day 

is a legal holiday, 

but it was not 

declared so until 

1941. This was 

the date that 

signified the 

formal adoption 

of the Declaration 

of Independence 

on July 4, 

1776. 


Patriotic Walk & Bake Sale 

Come celebrate Independence Day with Utsalady Ladies Aid for 

Patriotic Walk and Bake Sale. PATRIOTIC WALK begins at 11:00 AM 

(Stanwood Street). Please line up behind banner and Ladies Aid 

Members - Make a “U” turn just before Swigarts and participants 

return back to Ladies Aid Building for Ceremony, music and popsicles. 

Cakes, cupcakes, cookies and homemade goodies made by 

some of the finest cooks on the Island will be offered for sale during 

the celebration. Don’t forget there will be popsicles and more! 

Enjoy a free cup of coffee while browsing tables loaded with treats 

and checkout the Fashion & Home Décor Boutique. Donations 

will be accepted for Boutique items. We look forward to sharing 

Independence Day with you at the Ladies Aid Building, 78 Utsalady 

Road, Camano Island. 

360-629-4597 

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“Our goal is to provide you & your family with 

state-of-the-art dental care in an environment 

that is both comfortable & caring.” 

• COSMETIC DENTISTRY 

• PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY 

• NEW PATIENTS WELCOME! 

• MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 

• VOTED “BEST DENTIST” 9 YEARS IN A ROW 

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(across from the library) 

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Willow & Jims Annual 

Firefighter Breakfast 

7am-noon at Willow and Jims Cafe, Silvana Wa. Fire District 19 will 

be your waiters and waitresses at Willow and Jims Cafe for the day. 

Come in to enjoy their great food and buy some raffle tickets. 


Spontaneous Entertainment 

Always fun and you can partake. 7:30pm at the Conway Muse, 

18444 Spruce/Main Street, Conway. 360-445-3000. 

THURSDAY, JULY 5 

Leonardo: Patron Saint of Paper Airplanes 

Learn about Leonardo’s experiments with flight, see his drawings 

come to life, and make a paper airplane inspired by Leonardo’s designs 

at 11a.m. at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. For 

school-age children. Registration required. Supported by the Stanwood/Camano 

Friends of the Library. For information or to register, 

call the library at 360-629-3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org. 

Introducing a 

Creative Team with 

fresh Artistic Vision. 

Alissa & Cecil 

Interior Designer Cabinet Designer 

Cecil is a celebrity with cabinets and 

clients, weaving beauty and affordable 

functionality into his work. 

Alissa perfectly finishes the room with 

the fine details including paints, counter 

tops, flooring, and more. 

Call for a FREE 

consultation! 

Store Info: 

400 W Fir Street 

Mount Vernon, WA 98273 

800-735-7193 

360-336-6533 

www.mvcarpetone.com 

info@mvcarpetone.com 


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Swil Kanim 

Insights of a Lummi native storyteller, and his classical violin. 7pm 

at the Conway Muse. 18444 Spruce/Main St. 360-445-3000. 

FRIDAY, JULY 6 

The Years go By like Nothing... 

The 10th Annual Camano Island Free Summer Outdoor Cinema 

opens Friday, July 6th and runs every Friday through September 

14th. For our 10th Anniversary opening we’ll have a special preshow 

concert with the Master of Many Instruments, that jolly 

jazzman, Thaddeus Spae at 8:15pm. Gates open 7 pm. Come picnic 

and ride the Railpup. Open mic at 7:30, share your talents! Movies 

start at dusk (about 9pm). Located at the southwest corner of East 

Camano and Dallman Rd. on south end of Camano. Dress Warmly, 

bring a blanket or lawn chair, or use one of ours. For weekly feature 

movie listings & other info: 360 387-4579 or www.chumleigh.com. 


Rock DeVille 

9pm-midnight at Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood, 

360-629-4800. A variety of Classic from the 1950s to the present. 

ROCK DeVILLE is versatile enough to provide a little blues, jazz, 

smooth jazz and country to satisfy any and all musical tastes. 

Your Fiberglass & Wood Specialist 

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30 Years Fabrication and Repair 

899 State Highway 532, Camano Island, WA 

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Don Mailloux 

Leatherheads Pub & Eatery welcomes the folk rock talents of local 

favorite Don Mailloux, 6:30-9:30 pm. No cover charge. 10209 270th 

St NW Stanwood (360)629-5555 www.leatherheadspub.com 


“CLUB FRIDAY” Community Open House 

and Free Lunch!! 

This is the only Open House with Free Lunch specifically designed 

to give back to the Community. Noon to 2 pm at Windermere 

Country Club location every Friday with Free Lunch and a different 

sponsor / speaker. 


Ford Giesbrecht performs at Dos Reales 

Ford Giesbrecht plays a mixture of finger-style jazz standards, 

North & South American Standards, brazilian tunes some neo-pop 

and originals at Dos Reales every Friday from 5:30-8:30pm. Located 

at 9739 SR Hwy 532. no cover. 

The face of 

Uncle Sam, 

the fictional 

personification 

of the United 

States, was 

modeled after 

a door-to-door 

salesman from 

Canada. 


Hip Hop Night 

Hosted by Skagit Valley Community Radio Station KSVR Hip Hop 

DJ’s Defkawn & DJ Note. Bringing a mix of live local Hip Hop feel 

good music. 8pm at the Conway Muse. 18444 Spruce/Main Street, 

Conway. 360-445-3000. 


Friday Student West Coast Swing Night 

A safe and fun night out with dancing and friends for college aged 

and younger! 6:30 Intermediate lesson/7:30 Basics lesson/8-10PM 

Dance! $5 (First time FREE) Every Friday at The Atrium (8704 271st 

St. NW Stanwood) Parents are always welcome to come and watch! 

Your kids are getting really good! www.theatriumstanwood.com. 

Family Owned & Operated ~ 

Nick & Carrie Foxen 

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Sales ~ Service ~ Repair 

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6 South Sapphire Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282 


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4th of July 

Trivia: 

Back in the early 

19th century, 

people celebrated 

with a lot of 

greenery. That 

was started by 

George Washington 

and his 

troops. Soldiers 

wore greens in 

their caps, and 

buildings were 

decorated. But 

as red-whiteand-blue 

paper 

[became widely 

available], and 

the flag became 

more important, 

that fell out of 

favor.” 


SATURDAY, JULY 7 

CAMANO ISLAND NATURE PROGRAM: 

SAVING WATER 

Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 7:30 pm. Yes, we have 

had lots of rain. But now it is summer and we need to save as 

much water as we can. Come learn about one way: rain barrels. 

An expert from the Conservation District will show you how barrels 

can help. Sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks and 

Washington State Parks. Email FOCIP.JudyC@gmail.com for more 

information. 


Great Strides Walk 

To show support for 6 year old great-granddaughter, Ellie, who 

has Cystic Fibrosis, Jerry and Joanne Kartak of Camano Island, 

are sponsoring “Ellie’s Team” at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 

annual Great Strides Walk Saturday at the Tulalip Amphitheater. 

Cystic Fibrosis is a fatal children’s disease: In the 1950s, few of its 

victims lived to attend elementary school. There is still no cure, 

but advances in research and treatment have enhanced the quality 

of life and brought the median survival rate up to 37 years for 

the 30,000 children and young adults in the USA with this genetic 

disease. Exciting break-through progress made in recent research 

has brought about a new problem: For the first time in CF history, 

research opportunities are coming at a pace that is exceeding the 

ability to fund them. Because of the relatively small number of CF 

victims, it is considered an “orphan disease” and all funds must be 

raised privately. For more information on how you can show your 

support by walking with us or donating, contact Jerry & Joanne at 

jmkartak@wavecable.com. 


Saturday West Coast Swing Night 

Looking for something fun, social, and active to do on Saturday 

nights Come to The Atrium, meet fun people, learn to dance, 

and enjoy great music! 6:30 Basic Lesson/7:15 Intermediate 

lesson/8PM Dance. $10 for the night/$5 for just the dance/$5 students. 

All ages welcome! Private lessons in swing, latin, and ballroom 

available as well. The Atrium (8704 271st St. NW Stanwood). 

www.theatriumstanwood.com 360-474-7386. 


Trainwreck 

9 p.m. to midnight at Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood, 

360-629-4800. Trainwreck – Country Rock, Classic, Originals. 

A popular five-piece country and southern rock band from 

Stanwood that plays a guitar-driven danceable mix of original 

songs plus country and classic rock hits past and present. http:// 

trainwrecktheband.com/ 

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BINGO 

every Saturday evening at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano 

Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6:00 P.M. 

This is Family Bingo so hope to see you all. Snacks and beverages 

available. More info: Pat Tenan, 360-387-5420 


The Chris Eger Band 

A most-accomplished band rock and blues band with a real fat 

bass & drums bottom section $10 cover. 8pm at the Conway Muse. 

18444 Spruce/Main Street, Conway. 360-445-3000. 


NICK VIGARINO 

Starts at 9pm at The Stanwood Hotel & Saloon - No Cover. 


Ford Giesbrecht & Philip Nakano perform 

at Dos Reales in Stanwood. 5:30-8:30pm. An eclectic mix of Brazilian, 

Classical, Latin and American Jazz standards and hopped up 

pop. Designed to enhance your dining experience, not overpower 

it. No Cover. 

Stanwood United Methodist Church 

~ A Progressive Church for Thinking People ~ 

NEW WORSHIP SERVICE HOURS: 

9:00am: Traditional Worship Service 

10:45am: Contemporary Worship Service 

with Continental Breakfast 

360-629-9555 

27128-102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood 

www.stanwoodumc.org 

Handicapped Accessible 

Child Care for All Programs 

Pastor Daniel Sailer 

Interior / Exterior 

Patrick and Tamara Kelly 

Husband & wife team serving 

Stanwood & Camano Island Since 1986. 

360-652-6374 

Licensed, Bonded & Insured #Kellye*895BF 

Appts: Mon-Thu 


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Free Chess Lessons! 

At the Stanwood Library. Every Saturday from 3-5pm. Drop in at 

anytime! My name is Micah Losee and this summer I want to offer 

free chess lessons to the whole community. These are open to 

anyone regardless of age or skill level. I am an experienced tutor 

and I played on the Stanwood High School Chess Team for 4 years 

and led our team to a 4th place finish at our State Championship. 

Questions Please e-mail me at koolkid10293@yahoo.com. 

SUNDAY, JULY 8 

Nathaniel Talbot and Anna Tivel 

Singer-songwriter-guitarist with beautiful violin accompiament. In 

the Parlor, $7 cover. 6pm at the Conway Muse. 18444 Spruce/Main 

Street, Conway. 360-445-3000. 

4th of July 

Trivia: 

In May, 1776, 

after nearly a 

year of trying 

to resolve their 

differences with 

England, the 

colonies sent 

delegates to the 

Second Continental 

Congress. 

Finally, in June, 

admitting that 

their efforts 

were hopeless; a 

committee was 

formed to compose 

the formal 

Declaration of 

Independence. 



Beyond eBooks 

Your library offers more than just eBooks! During this presentation 

at 1:30 p.m. at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW, you can 

learn about music and audiobooks that can be downloaded from 

the Sno-Isle website to a variety of electronic devices. Supported 

by the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library. For information, 

call the library at 360-629-3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org. 


Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime 

Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy 

songs, rhymes, and activities that inspire a love of reading at 9:30 

a.m. at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. Playtime follows. 

For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required. Funded by 

the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library. For information, call 

the library at 360-629-3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org. 


Explore the Mind! 

Free monthly class to help handle stress and other challenging 

aspects of life. Tuesday, July 10, 11:15 - 12:15 at the Camano Community 

Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. No need to 

pre-register, just come on by! This class meets the second Tuesday 

of every month. – Rita Ballard, C.Ht., Awarness Hypnosis. 

TUESDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 10-13 

VBS: Great is the Mystery 

Bible Baptist Church Vacation Bible School’s theme this year is 

“Great is the Mystery” (I Timothy 3:16.) Children ages 5-12 will discover 

the great truths of the Bible through skits, discussions, crafts, 

games, and treats. 1-3:30 P.M. at the Stillaguamish Grange Hall. 

360-629-2252. 

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Five Wishes: An End-of-Life Planning Tool 

“How do I talk about end-of-life with someone I love” “Where 

do I start” Five Wishes is a planning tool created to assist indivicuals 

and their families answer these questions in a simple 

and clear manner. It requires no lawyer or other professional, 

and it is legal in 42 states, including Washington. Five Wishes 

addresses the following issues: The person I want to make care 

decisions for me when I can’t • The kind of medical treatment 

I want or don’t want • How comfortable I want to be • How I 

want people to treat me • What I want myloved ones to know. 

Stephanie Mehl, RN MS, of Providenc Hospice will present this 

important information at noon at Merrill Gardens at Stanwood 

(7212 265th St. NW). There is no cost ot attend. Complimentary 

lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please rsvp to 360- 

629-3445 by July 9th, 2012. Stephanie Mehl RN, MS has served 

as a Clinical Liaison at Providence Hospice of Seattle for 4 years 

helping patients and families make important end-of-life decisions. 

She has 30 years of health care experience with expertise 

in oncology/end-of-life care, counseling, and clinical research. 

She has worked in several academic settings, including Memorial 

Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Strang Cancer Prevention 

Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. 

Flag Fact: 

It is illegal to 

paint polka 

dots on the 

American flag. 


Skits and Songs 

Patsy Kline songs, Skits from old Murder Mystery scripts and much 

more! 7pm at the Conway Muse. 18444 Spruce/Main Street, Conway. 

360-445-3000. 


Little Seed -- Big Dream 

11am at Camano Island Library. Celebrate the work of Johnny Appleseed 

through folklore, song, riddles and craft. For school age 

children. Supported by Friends of the Arlington Library. 

Women’s 

Apparel 

And Gifts 

eco-friendly, fair trade, made in 

the USA, and vintage gifts 

8717 271st St. NW, Downtown East Stanwood 

360-629-5001 

8705 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 

(In the King Building on East Stanwood’s Main Street) 

360-631-5366 • www.lauries.biz 


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Stanwood Book Group: The Birth Of Venus 

Everyone is welcome to join a lively discussion of Sarah Dunant’s 

novel The Birth of Venus at 6 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, 7212 - 265th 

Street NW, Stanwood. For information, call the library at 360-629- 

3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Classes & Events. 


Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime 

Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and 

creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of 

reading at 9:30am at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. 

Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. 

Funded by the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library. 

For information, call the library at 360-629-3132 or visit www.snoisle.org/ 

and click on Classes & Events. 


Awareness Hypnosis Monthly Drop-In Day 

10:00 - 3:00. Come on by anytime between 10:00 and 3:00. Everything 

you’ve ever experienced is still with you, and you use that 

information every day. Come in and find out more! Alternative 

Medicine Clinic, 7206 267th St. NW, Stanwood - across the street 

from Bartell Drugs. Rita Ballard, C.Ht.: 360-915-2910 


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CALENDAR 

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Skin Cancer Screening 

Corinne Sayler, PA-C, with Skagit Regional Clinics – Dermatology 

will conduct visual inspections of skin abnormalities. No charge. 

Call 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481 to schedule an appointment. 

July 11, 1 - 4 p.m. at Skagit Regional Clinics - Stanwood, 9631 269th 

Street NW, Conference Room A/B. 


THE Garden Party 

6 to 8:30pm @ Z’S Body & Soul and Spa at the Cottage. We welcome 

all for an evening of cheer, music, food, and more! Z will 

be demonstrating the wonderful, healing aspects of aroma 

therapy and you can ask for advice on blends for your health, relaxation 

or pampering needs, plus experience her free foot massage 

sessions. Barbara and her talented team will be providing 

free seated chair massage and detox footbaths. Buy discounted 

gifts and treatments. Enter a drawing for special gifts! A night 

of a mini getaway in our gardens... rain or shine! In Stanwood, 

across from the middle school on 271st St. 

COMING 

SOON: 

JULY 14-15 

ART BY 

THE BAY 

JULY 28 

SILVANA 

FAIR 


Catch a Dream 

Hear Native American tales, songs and games to spark your imagination 

about the earliest Americans and make you own Dream 

Catcher at 11 a.m. at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. For 

school-age children. Registration required. Supported by Camano 

Island Library Friends. For information or to register, call the library 

at 360-629-3132 or visit www.sno-isle.org. 


Fat Lips Slim 

The folksy trio of guitars and a harp, and vocal harmonies so fine. 

7pm at the Conway Muse. 18444 Spruce/Main St. 360-445-3000. 

Karen & Gene 

Eidsness, 

Owners/Mgrs 

• 24-Hour Onsite Security • Video Surveillance 

• 300 SELF-STORAGE UNITS 

• 200 RV, BOAT & VEHICLE SPACES 

Boat / Vehicle Storage 

Storage Units 

5x10 to 10x24 


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CLASSES & 

WORKSHOPS 

Explore the Mind! Free monthly class to help handle stress and 

other challenging aspects of life. 11:15 - 12:15 at the Camano Community 

Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. No need to 

pre-register, just come on by! This class meets the second Tuesday 

of every month. – Rita Ballard, C.Ht. 360-915-2910 

CPR & First Aid Classes: Camano Island Fire and Rescue is offering 

CPR and First Aid Classes. Please call the Administration office 

at 387-1512 or visit our website at www.camanofire.com for class 

information. 

Learn to draw! Let Eiler Gutierrez uncover your hidden talents. Classes 

will begin as soon as we have an ideal group for a class. All ages welcome. 

For information call (425) 327-0583 or write to, eilerart@yahoo. 

com. View the insctructor’s webpage at: www.eilerart.com. 

New classes at the Camano Country Club 1243 S. Beach Dr., Camano 

Island. Cardio, Core & Strength. Mon. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics 

class. please bring a mat. First class free. Line Dance Lessons, Ultra 

Beginner Tues. at 3pm. $5 drop-in fee. Call Kathy for more information: 

425-205-0870. 

Art By the Bay 

is a wonderful 

celebration of Art, 

Music and Summer. 

July 14th & 15th 

10am to 5pm. 

Music by the 

Northwest Music 

Foundation 

includes 

Cookie & the 

Cutters, the South 

End String Band & 

many others. Art by 

great local artists & 

artisans. Free 

parking and entry. 

Good food too. 

For more info, go to 

www.stanwoodcama 

noarts.com 

Poster art by 

Bev Paulson. 


MEETINGS 

and CLUBS 

This page 

contains 

information 

on meetings, 

clubs, and 

events that 

occur on an 

ongoing or 

regular basis. 

The North Sound Knitters Guild meets the second Monday night every 

month (July 9) at Stanwood Senior Center. Every level of knitters is 

welcome. Social time is at 6pm. (get help with your unfinished projects 

then) Meetings start at 7pm. We welcome you to come to a meeting 

without joining. Dorothy Faydo, dorcamano54@yahoo.com. 

Friends of CASA July 5, 7pm – 9pm at Camano Multipurpose Building 

(Blue bldg next to shelter). Join us as we hear shelter reports 

and plan fundraising events for CASA. Public welcome. 

New classes at the Camano Country Club 1243 S. Beach Dr., Camano 

Island. Cardio, Core & Strength. Mon. & Fri. 8:30 a.m. Low impact aerobics 

class. please bring a mat. First class free. Line Dance Lessons, Ultra 

Beginner Tues. at 3pm. $5 drop-in fee. Call Kathy for more information: 

425-205-0870. 

75+ Group: Are you 75 years of age or older Join our discussion group! 

Get together to chat about anything! Share stories & wisdom with others 

who have experiences to share. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Monday of 

the month at 10am. Call Paul Savoie at 360-387-8840 for more info. At 

Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island. 

Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s Board of Fire Commissioners meet 

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 

360/387-1512 for further information. 

Camano Island Library Friends Thursday, June 28, 7pm at Camano 

Island Library. The Friends are the generous folks working to keep 

a permanent library facility on Camano. Everyone welcome! we 

meet at the library on the fourth Thursday each month. 

Come join fellow painters and crafters at the Camano Community & 

Senior Center each Friday from 10am to 1pm to do your craft and enjoy 

sharing ideas. $1 per person per visit. marcybowen@wavecable.com. 

Soroptimist International of Stanwood/Camano We are an organization 

of women helping women and girls in our community who 

are less fortunate than ourselves. We meet the 3rd Thursday of each 

month, 6PM @ Leatherheads Pub & Eatery in Stanwood. If you have 

been wondering how you can give back or make an impact on your 

community, we might be the perfect fit. 


The Center 

Court 

THRIFT 

STORE 

Center: Mon-Fri: 9-4 • Thrift Store: Mon-Sat: 10-4 

A community facility that provides: room rentals, 

breakfast lunch & dinner cafe, social activities, spa 

offering salon services & massage therapy, community 

events, thrift store & independent housing 

360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org 

7430 276th Street NW, Stanwood, WA 

Ford Giesbrecht 

All Ages, Levels & Styles. 

Learn at Your Own Pace. 

Instruction & Performance 

Ukulele & Bass Lessons Also Available 

Serving Stanwood & Camano Island 

360-631-0661•guitarbyford.com 

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SENIOR 

HAPPENINGS 

THE Camano CENTER 

606 Arrowhead Road • 360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.org 

Camano Center trips: 

Seattle Aquarium & Ivar’s, July 9th. Tickets available @ the aquarium 

$19.95 13 & up and $13.95 for 12 and under. Lunch after at 

Ivars. Bring your friend or grandchild. Cost includes transportation 

only. $16 Member, $20 Non-Member. Please pay by June 28th. 

Woodland Park Zoo, July 12th. Bring your kids, grandkids or a 

friend. Let’s go talk to the animals. Lunch on your own. Price is 

transportation only; pay at the zoo for entry into the zoo. $15 

member, $20 non-members. Please pay by July 2nd. 

King Tut Exhibit at the Pacific Science Center, August 9th. Last 

stop for the exhibit before leaving the United States! Make your 

plans today to join us on this trip. Price includes transportation & 

exhibit. $40 for members, $45 non-members. Pay by July 6th. 

Stanwood COMMUNITY & Senior Center 

AND THE CENTER COURT THRIFT STORE 

7430 276th Street NW • 360-629-7403 • www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org 

We have been providing services and activities for seniors in North 

Snohomish County for 35 years. Services & activities include but 

are not limited to: classes ranging from arts & crafts to Yoga, day 

trips & cruises, dinner functions & more. There is something for 

everyone to get involved in. Dedicated employees & volunteers 

make The Center a great place to work & visit. 

YOUR LOCAL BOOKSELLERS 

Outstanding and eclectic selection of 

books, cards and gifts 

8616 – 271st Street NW, Stanwood 

360-629-3631 

www.snowgoosebookstore.com 

Local organic produce, plants, classes 

Open Mondays-Saturdays:10am-4pm 

Donations Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat: 10am-3pm 

1335 SR 532 • 360-629-6142 


Moonshine 

Wisdom & Wit 

INDEPENDENCE DAYS 

By Jack Archibald 

“Some of us layabouts at the Poker Parlor were trying to think 

up something special for an upcoming 4th of July celebration. 

We figured we got so many Vets down this way the Diner might 

as well declare itself a VFW South End Auxilliary. And since most 

of them are vintage car guyz too, they could hold their own annual 

Independence Day Parade from Camano Head to the Elger 

Bay Store. I, of course, wanted to just use these militiamen as an 

excuse to secede from the Island, but cooler heads prevailed. As 

usual. 

Two Toke Tom served in Viet Nam and now is pretty much antievery 

war. Jimmy Z, who’s old enough to be Tom’s old man, 

fought the Japanese in WW2. Tom thinks Jimmy’s still fighting 

em and maybe so, but I notice Jimmy driving a Toyota pickup 

now even though he swore for 60 years he’d never buy a ‘Jap Car’. 

Baghdad Bill fought in the second Iraq War and Big Larry just got 

back two years ago from Afghanistan. Jerry spent a year in Korea 

and frostbit a couple of fingers he wishes he had back, but he 

still can play a mean guitar. We even got Crazy Eddie who ‘liberated’ 

Grenada. We’re missing Somalia and Panama and Bosnia, 

but with all the newcomers rolling in, we may cover those too 

eventually. 

Story by Jack 

Archibald. 

For further 

moonshine 

wisdom and wet 

powder wit, 

check out the 

SKEETER DADDLE 

DIARIES at 

www. 

skeeterdaddle. 

net 


Sometimes the boyz argue among themselves about those wars 

and sacrifice and what patriotism really means at the Friday night 

poker game we’ve been running since 1986 down at the Marina 

and Bait Shop. Two dollar limit on bets, no limit on alcohol. The 

pots don’t do much damage, but single nettle Daddle Distillery 

moonshine sometimes does. I sit in with these war-hardened patriots 

most Fridays and serve as their patsy and their sometime 

referee, the one who never served even in peacetime. Or what 

Two Toke calls a draft dodging, student deferred, flag burning, 

Summer of Love hippie protester. He takes great joy in telling 

me I would’ve loved the smell of napalm in the morning over 

there on the Delta. Jimmy Z chimes in how his platoon could’ve 

won Viet Nam single-handed although Jimmy never once has 

told us one iota the hell that must have been Iwo Jima. But he’s 

the one who puts a liver spotted hand on Bill’s arm whenever Bill 

gets overwhelmed by memories of buddies lost in the HumVee 

he was driving when it was blown off the road to the airport in 

Baghdad. 

We’ve fought too many wars, I think, before realizing I’ve said it 

out loud. I see by their pinched lips and averted eyes I won’t get 

an argument tonight. Patriotism comes in all uniforms, even no 

uniform at all. Big Larry finally breaks the swelling silence, pushes 

a handful of quarters into the pot and says, real quiet, “I’m willing 

to spend a couple bucks, Skeeter, to see if you got more than 

bluff in this hand.” Grateful to change the subject, I say, “Name of 

the game, Big. Read em and weep.” 

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DINING GUIDE 

4th of 

July 

Trivia: 

The Liberty Bell 

sounded from 

the tower of 


Hall on July 8, 

1776, summoning 

citizens 

to gather for 

the first public 

reading of the 

Declaration of 


by Colonel John 

Nixon 

Amigo mexican restaurant & lounge (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5052 

burger king (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6022 

Cama BEACH CAFE (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3266 

Camaloch Golf Course Deli (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3084 

CAMANO ISLAND INN (Camano Island) • (360) 387-0783 

Center Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7403 

The Chatter Box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0600 

chen can cook (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4662 

The Conway Muse (Conway) • (360) 445-3000 

CONWAY BOXCAR (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0651 

conway pub & eatery (Conway) • (360) 445-4733 

CYNDY’S BROILER (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4800 

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 burgers (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7711 

duck in cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3440 

elger bay cafe (Camano Island) • (360) 387-2904 

FireCreek Grill at Kayak Point (Stanwood) • (360) 652-9676 

Food Werks Hot Dogs (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8855 

islanders restaurant (Camano) • (360) 722-7470 

ixtapa mexican restaurant (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5228 

jack in the box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2384 

jasmin thai cuisine & sushi (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2044 

jimmy’s pizza (360) 629-6565 

Johnny’s Burger Stop (Stanwood) (360) 629-9427 

LEATHERHEADS PUB & EATERY (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5555 

little caesars PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6999 

MAMA PHO 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 

papa murphy’s TAKE ‘N’ BAKE PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3826 

quiznos (Stanwood) • (360) 939-6570 / (360) 939-0430 

RAMONA LISA’S (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2362 

The Roadhouse Bar & Grill (Stanwood) • (360) 652-4156 

sahara pizza (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6886 

SEVEN LAKES PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7502 

SPORTSMAN SALOON (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3930 

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 (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2678 

taco time (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5018 

Twin City Lanes Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3001 

TYEE MARKET BBQ (Camano Island) • (360) 387-7501 

vERACRUZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9391 

viking BAR & GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9285 

WAYNE’S CORNER CAFÉ (Stanwood) • (360) 939-2300 

Westside Pizza (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3870 

Willow & Jim’s Country Cafe (Silvana) • (360) 652-0372 

yummy noodles & grill (Stanwood) • (360) 939-0817 


CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK: 

Hi there, I’m Kelso one of the many adorable kittens 

up for adoption at CASA. I love to run and play with 

and anyone willing to let me chase them. I am also 

a purring machine when picked up and cuddled. 

Come in and let’s get together. I have lots of toys we 

can share or we could even play hide and seek! 

Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA): 

198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island. 

360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.org 

NOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK: 

As you can see from his pictures, Pooh Bear is a 

silly boy with a big personality. He is a very smart 

dog who needs someone to help him to not get 

bored. If you are dog savvy and like to go for runs 

and hikes, this is the dog for you. He will provide 

you with hours of entertainment and a lifetime of 

companionship. 

The N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Center: 

31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood. 

(360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org. 

CRABBY CONTEST! 

Identify the location of the featured crab and contact 

us with your answer. The first correct response will 

receive a FREE PIZZA courtesy of: 

NEW 

LOCATION 


Family Owned & Operated 

360-629-9604 

www.darrowscarpets.com 

27028 - 99th Ave. NW • Stanwood • Next to Ledlum’s Floral 

Free Estimates, Quality Work 

Residential & Commercial 

Carpet • Blinds 

Hardwoods 

Laminates 

Tile • Vinyl 

Financing Available OAC 

EMAIL: 

darrowscarpets@frontier.com 

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JUNIPER BEACH $689,000 

Picturesque Victorian-style 4 bedroom home on the north 

end of Camano. Nice 10’ ceilings, antique lights, upper level 

has a kitchenette. Situated on 2.5 acres with a trout stocked 

pond and nicely landscaped. Additional cottage for rental or 

guests. Great location, territorial views. #364482 

STANWOOD $269,900 

Fenced for horses or livestock, this is a beautiful 20 acre 

parcel. Tons of potential but needs a little legwork with the 

County. Includes a 3 bedroom home, 24x36 shop and barn. 

Lots of room and only minutes to I-5. #362580 

CAMANO HEIGHTS $400,000 

Fabulous western views of the mountains, water and sunsets 

from this Custom 4 bedroom built home on Camano. Lots of 

upgrades! Notice the large Trex deck to enjoy the vista. 

Terraced backyard is easy care. Oversized garage, plenty of 

parking and beach rights included. #367007 

WEST SIDE $325,000 

Peaceful, wooded 5-acre setting for this Custom 3200+ asf 

log home on Camano. Lovely windows frame views of the 

Sound and Olympics. Currently 1 bdrm on a 3 bdrm septic-so 

a remodel would make lots of options. Detached 2 car garage 

is complete with a cute apartment. #352473 

LIVINGSTON BAY $699,000 

Quiet, convenient, north Camano Island waterfront home to 

enjoy the stunning views of Mt Baker, the Cascades and the 

Bay. Wide planked floors, river rock fireplace and the great 

room opens out to the tranquil patio. Neat and tidy landscape 

is low maintenance. #364058 

Camano Island | Country Club 

1283 Elger Bay Rd 

360/387-3411 

UTSALADY $369,000 

Excellent price for this like-new rambler on Camano. Huge, 

private & fenced .57 acre lot is landscaped for easy care 

complete w/sprinkler system. Featuring a granite & stainless 

Gourmet kitchen, master suite with a deck, 2 fireplaces, 

surround sound and office. Show room quality! #368548 

Stanwood | Next to Bartell Drugs 

7359 267th St NW 

360/629-8233 


PRE-SALE $399,000 

Custom single-level Camano Island home designed by 

Pelletier + Schaar and built by Holbeck Construction. 

Featuring an open floor plan to take advantage of the 

wonderful Saratoga Passage views. Hardwood floors, 9’ 

ceilings, custom windows and beautiful millwork. #132142 

WATERFRONT $1,727,000 

Exquisite 4700+ asf home on 110’ of west-side, high-bluff 

Camano Island waterfront with 180 degree views of Saratoga 

Passage, Whidbey Island and the Olympics. Dream kitchen, 

wide planked Hickory floors, lodge like rec room, master suite 

retreat, media room and so much more! #365770 

NORTH ISLAND $389,000 

Beautiful territorial and mountain views from 4 bedroom 

home on the north end of Camano Island. Grand staircase, 

open floor plan, eat-in kitchen, main floor master. Bonus 

room up with 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Pole building, fruit trees, 

two fenced pastures and lots of room! #368934 

WATERFRONT $799,000 

Level Camano waterfront home with French doors that lead 

out to the deck. Backyard completely fenced for privacy and 

to enjoy the hot tub after a day on the beach. Vaulted ceilings 

and 2 story windows look out to the water, Mt Baker and the 

Cascades. New roof, 3 car garage. Owner/agent. #369824 

NORTH ISLAND $340,000 

Custom built 4 bedroom Camano home on a private 1+ acre. 

Large kitchen with stainless and granite plus eating bar, 

separate formal dining room, rec room, den/office all on the 

main level with bamboo flooring throughout. Bonus room 

and bedrooms up. #339228 

Camano Island | Terry’s Corner 

818 N Sunrise Blvd 

360/387-4663 


WATERFRONT $1,460,000 

Gorgeous Camano waterfront estate with 158’ of level prime 

beach. Luxurious 3700+ asf home has 4 BR & an attached rec 

building w/heated pool. Includes 900 asf boathouse w/shop 

and electric boat launch. Professionally installed and kept - 

grounds. Adjacent lot with stairs to the beach avail. #276286 

www.camanorealestate.com 

www.facebook.com/CamanoLife 

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LIBRARY NEWS 

Camano Island 

Library, 

Terry’s Corner 

848 N. Sunrise 

Blvd., Camano 

Island 

(360) 387-5150 

Mon: 1-5 

Tues: 10-7 

Wed: 10-7 

Thu: 10-7 

Fri: 10-5 

Sat: 10-5 

Sun: Closed 

“Happy birthday! 

The Camano Island Library Pilot Project celebrated both its 5th 

Birthday & Sno-Isle Libraries 50th Anniversary with cake, juice & 

good wishes on Saturday June 16. Here’s a peek at the festivities.” 

We’ll match any price! 

“WE HAVE SPACE 

FOR YOU” 

Locally Owned & Operated 

RADIANT FLOOR HEA A OAT / RV 

 

 


LOCAL POEMS 

& STORIES 

Proud to Be an American By Leif Hanson 

“As a Christian, I find at times the struggle between nation and 

faith to be quite hard. How do I follow Jesus while those around 

me who say they’re doing the same thing pledge allegiance to 

their country How do I stay on the straight and narrow while 

so many others have taken up the sword against an enemy of 

flesh—many who are Americans, if not all. I do it by the Holy 

Spirit, and not, for sure, by my own understanding. My allegiance, 

as a Christian, is first and foremost to the Lord, my Savior, Jesus 

Christ, the highest of authority, the epitome of authority, the 

righteous One. Am I then wrong when my allegiance is pledged 

to someone other than my nation Respect and honor are due to 

my nation to the extent even of emotion—what some call good 

pride. Whatever that feeling is—when the flag is lowered, or the 

bell tolls, or the hats come off in salute to our flag—compares in 

no way to what I feel for my Lord; and how could it It is a difficult 

struggle and second to my faith, I am proud to be an American.” 

4th of July 

Trivia: 

The first Independence 

Day 

celebration west 

of the Mississippi 

occurred at 


Creek and was 

celebrated by 

Lewis and Clark 

in 1805. 


Battle of the beaches By James M. Shipley 

“Every year on the 4th of July my family packs the car and the family 

dog and we travel the many miles from Elger Bay on Camano Island 

to Juniper Beach...also on Camano Island. As we empty the car, 

the dog swiftly makes his escape inside the house, under the bed... 

where he remains until about midnight when we return home. It’s a 

family tradition to go to Juniper Beach where my wife’s parents live 

and join in the “Battle of the Beaches!” I call it that name because as 

soon as dusk approaches, the beaches of Camano Island are ablaze 

with bonfires and fireworks. As the fireworks boom above us, as 

the artillery shells explode in the air, and while kids are running 

across the sand waving sparklers, the fellows across Port Susan 

Bay at Beach Number 1 and 2 (the country club beaches) are doing 

the same thing. It appears as though both our beaches are fighting 

in a campaign to conquer the opposing beach. We look across 

the water and can see the hundreds of thousands of dollars worth 

of fireworks burn up in the air and simultaneously Juniper Beach 

does the same thing. There is an unspoken contest to see which 

beach can produce the bigger spectacle (and I have to confess that 

I think the country club beaches had us beat the past couple of 

years). There is such a non-stop barrage of flying firework debris, 

sparks, and thunderous booms, that I can easily imagine myself in 

an epic battle from a long-time feud. Though I’ve never been in a 

battle or war myself, I can understand why the symbolism of “the 

bombs bursting in air” have continued the tradition of fireworks 

on Independence Day. In that frame of mind, sometimes when 

a large “bomb” explodes just a few yards away, my instinct, like a 

fine trained soldier, is to jump onto my son to shield him from the 

shrapnel. The spirit of the 4th of July is alive all throughout Camano 

Island and Stanwood as neighborhoods and beaches fly their flags 

and send their “rockets red glare” up into the sky. So the tradition 

continues this year and I plan to invest in some fireworks of my 

own that will help ensure Juniper Beach of a victory this year. We 

may win the battle this year, but the war will forever continue so 

long as fireworks and the spirit of the 4th of July continue as well. 

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classiFied 

listings 

YOU CAN 

HAVE your 

garage 

sale listed 

in this 

section 

FOR free! 

Email us your info 

thecrabcracker@ 

wavecable.com 

FOR SALE 

Fore Sale: Kirby G4 upright vacuum cleaner. Works Perfectly. $ 250.00 or 

OBO call 425-422-9270. 

Adult-size Antique wooden rocking horse. Amish-made, from wagon 

wheels. Has been rebuilt. Very sturdy. $175. Call Martha at 360-473-9000. 

Used mobility scooter for sale. New batteries. Easy to disassemble. Convenient 

and compact. $375. Call 360-982-2869 

For Sale: Exercise Equipment: Nordic Track Commercial 400 Exercise Bike. 

Perfect condition. $150. Century Wavemaster Super Punching / Kicking 

Bag - floor model - $30. Call Steve: 360-926-8722. 

Boats for sale. Kayaks- 35lb Resin-Infused, Carbon-Fiber. Sweet to paddle 

the Islands in! New- $2,500 Used $1,900. Erik - Compass Point Composites 

LLC, 425-308-7423. 

Miscellaneous for sale: 18 inch dishwasher-Undercounter Kitchen Cabinets- 

drop in Stove $599.00. Email: lindbeck@u.washington.edu. 

VHS and cassettes two for the price of one and office supplies and picture 

frames 30% off. Second Chance Thrift Shop, 1335 E SR 532. 

FREE 

Darling kittens to a good home. Call 387-7597. 

GARAGE / ESTATE / YARD SALES 

GARAGE SALE: on July 27th-28th North end of Warm-Beach on Beach Dr. 

(just off 201st/ Soundview Dr.) 9am-4pm. Furniture, electronics, appliances, 

kitchen-ware, knick-knacks, toys, games, men & women & boys clothing; 

some art, some books and much more! 

Onamac Community Annual Garage Sales July 13-15, 9:00 - 3:00 pm. Numerous 

homes, so a huge selection of quality items. Participating residents 

vary each day so come more than once! End of Camano Hill Road, turn 

right onto West Camano Dr, turn left into Onamac (near Camano Chapel). 

Multi Family Garage Sale: Fri & Sat, June 29 & 30, 9am-4pm, 911 S West 

Camano Dr, Camano Island. Household, furniture, books, 11 ft Livingston 

& much more. 

Lost Lake community annual garage sale July 13 -14. 

Garage Sales Continued on Next Page 

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED! 

4 Locations to Serve You: 

• Elger Bay • Camano Plaza 

• North Camano • Stanwood 

360-387-4444 • 360-629-4142 

“Come in and meet our 

friendly baristas.” 

Island 

Critter 

Sitters 

Lorin & Lindy 

Hawkins 

425-260-9352 

Bonded / Licensed 

Daily / Weekly 

Overnights 


classiFied 

listings 

If we don’t 

know 

about it, 

we can’t 

print it. 

Send your info 

and/or images 

to: thecrab 

cracker@wavecable.com 

GARAGE / ESTATE / YARD SALES (continued) 

Retirement Garage Sale: Furniture, small appliances, light fixtures, videos, 

books, records, picture frames, art, collectables, stuffed animals, toys, electronics, 

dishes, glassware, kitchen items, x-mas decor and much more. 

Friday through Sunday, July 6-8, 2012, 9AM-5PM. 2237 South East Camano 

Drive, 0.6 mile south of Mountain View Rd. 

GARAGE SALE July 20 and 21, 9AM to 3PM 371 Grandview and 311 Grandview, 

Camano Island. 

HELP WANTED 

If you have the equipment and can spot weld, call 360-969-1070. I have 

a project. 

Camano Island Fitness is looking to hire Physical Therapist, Personal 

Trainer and Gym Attendant/Receptionist. Please email resume to: coachdawn@camafit.com 

Considering a Career In Real Estate Windermere is looking for sales asociates 

in our Stanwood and Camano Island offices. Contact Marla at marlaheagle@windermere.com 

for more info. 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 

FORTÉ Music Dance Art Studio offers private lessons on Sax, Clarinet, 

Flute, Voice & Piano. 1095 Essex St. A-1 Camano Island. For info, contact 

Chris Tuohy at 360-207-4632 or email christopher@fortemda.com. 

Greg’s Mobile Small Engine Repair. Call me and get your chainsaw, lawnmower, 

or other small gas engine equipment fixed. (425) 350-0938. 

REAL ESTATE / FOR SALE / FOR RENT 

Day spa has massage therapist room available for lease. Part/full time 

360-629-7546 

WANTED 

ALWAYS BUYING Antiques & Estate Items including wooden snowshoes 

and skis, old pottery, costume jewelry, vintage toys, farm items, vintage 

kitchenware and small furniture. Buying vintage since 1985. Call Peggy: at 

360-652-3293. 

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW ALL OUR RENTAL HOMES OR JUST CALL OR STOP BY 

www.camanorealestate.com/rentals • (360) 629-8233 

7359 – 267th Street NW, Stanwood • Brokers: Keith Bjornethun & Ellen Bohn 


Windermere Real Estate / CIR 

Rental Center for Both 

Owners & Tenants 

in Greater Stanwood 

& Camano Island 

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FISHING 

REPORT 

“Sockeye opened on the Skagit River on June 16th from Highway 

536 (Memorial Highway Bridge) at Mount Vernon to the mouth of 

Gilligan Creek. Anglers have a daily limit of three sockeye, with a 

minimum size of 12 inches. There’s alot of debate about the best 

way to fish for Sockeye, but the most common theme seems to be 

a simple red hook with lots of shrimp oil on it. In Baker Lake(which 

opens on July 1st), you would troll that hook behind a size 0 

chrome dodger. Some very important season updates: Lingcod 

is now closed in areas 8-1 & 8-2. Sturgeon can be retained until 

June 30th. Daily limit 1 per person, 38” min. to 54” max length from 

fork. Release Green Sturgeon. After that it is catch and release only 

until September. Salmon is open in the Tulalip Hatchery(Bubble) 

area from June 10-Sept. 3rd Fridays through noon on Mondays. 

22” minimum, release Wild Chinook. CRABBING is open July 1st & 

2nd in areas 8-1, 8-2 & 9, then again Thursdays through Mondays 

through Labor Day with a daily limit of 5 dungeness and 6 red rock 

crab. Dungeness must be at least 6 1/4” diameter, males only and 

in hardshell condition. San Juan CRABBING opens on July 15th, 

same rules as above. Salmon is open in area 9 from July 1-15, release 

wild Chinook & Chum. Many Puget Sound Rivers(including 

the Skagit) are now open for Sockeye and Kings, check the regs for 

rules on the different sections of river; the lower Skagit opened on 

Saturday, June 16th for Sockeye.” 

– Joshua Flickner, Elger Bay Grocery (www.elgerbaygrocery.com) 

STANWOOD 

KAYAK POINT, 

WARM BEACH, 

7 LAKES 


MAP OF CAMANO ISLAND 

STANWOOD 


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ARTISTS OF 

THE WEEK 

“I have a new 

location for my 

hats in Stanwood. 

As of 

this afternoon 

my hats are 

available at the 

Snow Goose 

Bookstore in 

Stanwood.” 

NANCY DEAN, FIBER ARTIST 

Stanwood resident Nancy Dean’s hand-knitted needle felt hats 

are handmade of wool, alpaca, and other materials. The hats, 

many of which are hand embroidered with various birds come 

in many different styles: Bowler, cloche, caps, folded cloche, and 

berets. Her hats can be customized for any person, any age, male 

or female. 

OCCUPY YOUR BODY 

Yoga • Pilates • Tai Chi • Dance 

Voted Best Health & Fitness Center • 2012 S.C. News 

10101 271st St NW Stanwood 

360-629-9100 • www.movementarts.com 


BUSINESS 

SPOTLIGHT 

For more 

information, 

please call me 

at 360-629- 

2729. 

My web address 

is www. 

ronnalane.com 

Holistic Skin Care by Ronna Lane 

“I own Holistic Skin Care in Stanwood, WA and I made a recent accomplishment 

in Germany where I was awarded a certificate for attending 

an intensive new study on the latest European techniques 

and ingredients for the next generation of skin care products and 

practices. (Above is a picture of me with my certificate.). I was one 

of five aestheticians from the west coast to be invited to Augsburg, 

Germany by Dr. Grandel, a leader in the skin care industry for 60 

years, and further training at Der Larchenhof, Austria. I would like 

to share these new ideas in my community and I think you will find 

the information I learned informative and important as we age.” 

Ronna Lane Lewellen is the founder and visionary of Holistic Skin 

Care. She has been a business owner and licensed aesthetician for 

30 years. Owner and operator of Day Spas in Seattle, Los Angeles 

and Key West Florida, she has been providing an extensive list of 

health and beauty services for both men and women since 1977. 

In 2005 she sold Ronna Lane Aesthetics Day Spa in Bothell, Washington 

and pursued her passion in Holistic Heath Care. She is also 

a certified “Living on Live” raw food instructor. She has had the 

privilege of studying skin care, herbal treatments, aromatherapy, 

make-up and nutritional therapy in New York and Europe. She also 

currently lectures and gives classes on eating for beauty and raw 

cooking 101. “Education is very important to me and I am prepared 

to share with you the most up to date information there is 

to help you, my guest, achieve beautiful skin. I look forward to 

meeting you!” – Ronna 

“It’s not just about boats... It’s about people!” 

Offering the best of island life for FELLOWSHIP and FUN! 

RVing: Monthy rallies around the region, Classic & Antique Cars, Social Events: Special & 

community events, and of course...Boating: with monthly cruises in the area. 

FIRST MATES ~ BOOK CLUB ~ BRIDGE CLUB 

Monthy brunch open to the public on the 2nd Sunday of the month. $8 for adults, $5 for kids under 6 

9am-noon at our Club House, 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282. 

For membership information, call 360-387-3572 


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NATURE NOTES 

Links: 

Nature Aware 

website: http:// 

natureawarebook.weebly. 

com 

Amazon Listing: 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/ 

B008A82WZU 

Nature Aware by Rick Wood 

The fragile relationship between nature and Man echoes through 

the words and images in Nature Aware. Being aware of nature 

starts when you look at an animal in the wild and you recognize 

its beauty. The progression into being truly Nature Aware is 

when you watch an animal in the wild and realize that it sees your 

beauty, too. After a tragedy involving a nuisance animal shooting 

author Rick Wood begins to open his eyes to truly see the natural 

world around him. Collected from six years’ worth of experiences 

photographing wildlife in Washington State, mostly on and 

around Camano Island, Nature Aware is a personal narrative of 

growth and discovery. The author takes readers along as he gets 

close to wild foxes, seals, orca and many more incredible animals 

through anecdotes and photographs. From rafting down a river 

lined with more than 150 American bald eagles to hiking in the 

mountains to find one of Washington’s most endangered rodents, 

Wood’s storytelling puts you right there — in the action. More 

than 45 full-color photos help readers understand the majesty of 

the natural world. Nature Aware is the author’s debut non-fiction 

book. Wood is a former Stanwood/Camano NEWS reporter and 

his writing and photography have appeared in more than a dozen 

newspapers, several magazines and major news media outlets 

online. He currently resides in Florida and has dedicated his life to 

animal conservation and environmental education. 


Tree Trimming & Removals 

Stump Grinding • View Clearing 

Hazard Trees • Fruit Trees & Hedges 

Certified Arborist Services 

Jim Fay, Owner / Arborist 

360-387-0243 

FREE ESTIMATES 

Lic., Bond, Ins. • Lic. # PUGETST892BU 

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KID’S KORNER 

Fireworks 

danger: 

Sparklers, considered 

by many 

to be the ideal 

“safe” firework 

for the young, 

burn at very 

high temperatures 

and can 

easily ignite 

clothing. 

Bald Eagle Fourth of July Wreath 

MATERIALS: Ring of cardboard (empty cereal boxes work wonderfully) 

• construction paper (red, white and blue) • scissors • glue 

INSTRUCTIONS: Trace a small plate and a large plate onto a piece 

of old cardboard. Empty cereal boxes or frozen dinner boxes work 

well. It doesn’t matter if you go over the folds of the cardboard 

trace plate. Cut a small strip of cardboard and glue it onto the 

back of the ring over any folds in the cardboard. This will reinforce 

the ring. Cut strips of construction paper (about 1 1/2 inches by 

4 inches). Glue the strips into rolls (like making a paper chain) reinforce. 

Glue the rolls of construction paper onto the wreath. We 

made a red, white and blue pattern. Glue the head onto the front 

of the wreath. Glue the star onto the head so it looks like it is being 

held by the beak. Glue the body on the back of the wreath. 

Glue the claws and tail onto the bottom of the body. Glue the 

wings onto the back of the body. – www.dltk-kids.com 

INN at 

BARNUM 

POINT 

Bed & Breakfast 

On the Beach on 

Camano Island 

Gift Certificates 

360-387-2256 

www.InnatBarnumPoint.com 

(360) 387-4700 

Fax: (360) 387-5039 

811-D N. Sunrise Blvd., 


(at Terry’s Corner 

in the building with the big red roof) 

Open Mon-Fri: 9-5 • Sat: 8-noon 

Closed for lunch: 12:30-1:30 


Happy 


Day! 

Disney / Kaboose.com 

4th of July Trivia: 

On June 24, 1826, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Roger C. Weightman, declining an 

invitation to come to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 

Declaration of Independence. It was the last letter that Jefferson, who was gravely ill, 

ever wrote. 


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Community 

Information 

4th of 

July 

Trivia: 

The 56 signers 

of the Declaration 


did 

not sign at the 

same time, nor 

did they sign 

on July 4, 1776. 

The official 

event occurred 

on August 2, 

1776, when 50 

men signed it. 

TRUE NORTH: A CHRISTIAN CAMP RETREAT 

Join us for a men’s camping retreat at Camano Island State Park, 

August 17-19. This is a 2-day camping experience for men of all 

ages – multi church, multi demoniation – event. Camping, relaxation, 

fishing, boating, hiking, Saturday BBQ ribs and crab, music, 

two talks, songs, sharing around campfires, with all meals provided, 

and more. All this for $30 per person (includes camp site, 

parking, and meals!) Location: Camano Island State Park Group 

Camp, Friday 6pm-Sunday 10am. To sign up or for more info, contact 

Billy: billyjen@snohomish.net, 360-631-0604, or Josh: josh@ 

elgerbaygrocery.com, 360-387-2262. 

Slow Food roots Music Festival 

Slow food Port Susan is proud (and delighted) to present the 2nd 

annual Slow Food Roots Music Festival! Saturday & Sunday, August 

27 & 28. Saturday hours: 11am - 8pm. Sunday hours: 11am 

- 8pm. For the second year, Slow Food Port Susan, with the support 

of Hay Bale Productions and the Stanwood/Camano community, 

is very excited to create a bit of magic at the Fairgrounds 

up on Pioneer Highway. It’s a festival all about local, organic and 

wholesome food, enhanced by Americana roots music featuring 

both national and regional artists. Just as last year, we hope to 

create a very special moment in time for all those who attend. 

Yahoo! Yippee! And Yahoo, again! This year’s music Headliners 

include New Orleans Legends, The Iguanas and Californian 

Rocker, Chuck Prophet. Local/regional performers include Knut 

Bell, Nick Vigarino, Side Saddle, Alice Stewart, Duffy Bishop and 

more. We will also present speakers, authors, chefs, and local 

vendors offering such things as local honey, organic olive oil, 

artisan cheeses, breads and more. And don’t forget the food! 

You’ll never see soggy curly fries or lame hot dogs on a stick at 

this event. We offer a wide variety of local and organic food artfully 

prepared from local and regional vendors. Think cool food 

trucks, homemade pastries and more. Slow Food Port Susan is a 

non-profit organization, passionately committed to the promotion 

of the area’s farming heritage and its future sustainability. 

We are currently working on a vibrant summertime Stanwood 

Farmers Market, integrating locally grown food and community 

gardens into our schools and development of a local food hub 

- Port Susan Food & Farming Center. Our Annual Harvest Jubilee, 

now in its sixth year, and the Spring Nursery Tour are all endeavors 

we support. As we add the Slow Food Roots Music Festival 

to the mix, we envision the Stilly/Port Susan area becoming a 

powerful player in the Slow Food movement, as well as creating 

a destination event for the community. Your support brings us 

ever closer to our goals! Tickets are on Sale NOW! Here are the 

details: One Day Pass: $25. Two Day Pass: $40. Seniors: $22. 

Teens, 13-17: $15. Kids 12 & under FREE when accompanied 

by an adult. Available in advance at online at www.brownpapertickets.com 

or locally at Snow Goose Bookstore and Coastal 

Community Bank Branches. 


Community 

Information 

4th of 

July 

Trivia: 

The names of 

the signers of 

the Declaration 


were 

withheld from 

the public for 

more than 

six months 

to protect 

the signers. If 

independence 

had not been 

achieved, the 

treasonable act 

of the signers 

would have, by 

law, resulted in 

their deaths. 


WALDO’S COMING TO STANWOOD ! 

Where’s Waldo This July, he’ll be right here in Stanwood! Waldo’s 

turning 25 this year, and to celebrate, that world-famous fellow in 

the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs will be visiting numerous 

local businesses from July 16th through July 29th. Miniature 

Waldos will be popping up all over town, and those who spot him 

can win prizes. Anyone wishing to participate can pick up a “Find 

Waldo in Stanwood” search list with the names of all the businesses 

included in the search starting on Monday, July 16th at the 

Snow Goose Bookstore, 8616 271st Street NW, Stanwood. Look 

for Waldo at any of the participating locations during those two 

weeks, and collect an “I Found Waldo at _____” card for each Waldo 

spotted. Each seeker who has collected cards in 15 or more different 

businesses and turns them in at the Snow Goose Bookstore 

before Monday, July 30th will win a Waldo button and automatically 

be entered in a drawing for other, larger prizes to be awarded 

at a Waldo’s Here! party on July 31st at the Snow Goose. Grand 

Prize in the drawing is a complete boxed six-volume set of Waldo 

books. Waldo is the creation of author Martin Handford, whose 

intricate drawings of Waldo lost in various crowd scenes have 

entertained and challenged millions around the world from their 

very first appearance in 1987. There are now over 55 million Waldo 

books in print worldwide and they’ve been translated into eighteen 

languages. In celebration of Waldo’s longevity and popularity, 

his American publisher, Candlewick Press, is teaming up with 

the American Booksellers Association and 250 independent bookstores 

all across the country, including the Snow Goose Bookstore 

here in Stanwood, to have some fun and to encourage people to 

visit local, independent businesses. There is no charge to participate, 

and participants can search anytime between July 16th and 

July 29th. For more info, call the Snow Goose at (360)629-3631. 

Arty Smarty is now enrolling for summer 

art camps 

which begin this month and run through August. Offering Illustrator, 

Fairy and Mythical Creatures camps for 1st-5th graders. 

Preschool/Kindergarten camps and Fashion/Studio Art camps for 

Tweens/Teens. Contact us at 206-510-1085 or visit our website at 

www.artysmarty.net to register. 

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Community 

Information 

SCLL All-Star Teams 

SCLL is pleased to announce the All-Star Teams. 12 Year Old All- 

Stars: Jean-Paul Recht, Johnny Matkins, Alex Hayes, Peyton Headrick, 

Brock Wilfong, Daniel Evoy, Zack Rudikoff, Josh Woinowsky, 

Noah O’Neil, Nick Deline, Jared Greathouse. 9-10 Year Old All- 

Stars: Ethan Kemp, Preston Pierce, Cole Cramer, James McCurry, 

Chase Larkin, Brandon Duncan, Gabe Heckman, Dylan Link, Tyler 

Jonas, Braden Joyner, Cameron Everett, Zane Schweiger. 11 year 

old All-Star Team: Dane Carlson, Hayden Jones, Dawson Richards, 

James Atwell, Justin Lansing, Lucas Haag, Nathan Lynn, Talyn Doebke, 

Brayden Burkart, Derick Farr, Tucker McCoy. Jr Baseball All- 

Star Team: Michael Sandquist, Maverick Larkin, Jake Doebke, Sydney 

Ness, Chayse Morgan, Andy Jansen, Zach Hatzenbeler, Paxton 

Ritche, Jason Isakson, Jordan Camp, Brennen Condon. 

Sex and Violence 

Skagit Valley Writers League presents a workshop on Writing Sex 

and Violence: How to Reveal your Character through Difficult 

Scenes, Saturday June 30th 12:30-4pm at the Burlington Library, 

820 E Washington, Burlington. $25/non-member, $15/ member, 

$10/ student. Reserve your spot today! Visit our website www. 

skagitwriters.org or call Sharon Anderson (360) 391-2042. 

4th of 

July 

Trivia: 

“We hold these 

truths to be 

self-evident, 

that all men are 

created equal, 

that they are 

endowed by 

their Creator 

with certain 

unalienable 

Rights, that 

among these 

are Life, Liberty 

and the pursuit 

of Happiness.” 

-The Declaration 


4 of July, 1776. 


Rick Epting Foundation Heart oF 

Anacortes Fundraising Event 

Sunday, July 15, 2012; 2pm to 7pm. The Rick Epting Foundation for 

the Arts (REFA) is a 501c3 based in Mt. Vernon that provides grant 

awards to worthy local area Arts and Music-based organizations and 

individuals. REFA is having a benefit fundraising event on July 15th 

at the Heart of Anacortes. Featured artists will be Anacortes-based 

Savage Jazz Band and Whatcom County-based band Sabrina y los 

Reyes, which plays latin/afro-cuban and original music. The Savage 

Jazz Trio performance will also include special guests John Anderson 

on saxophone, as well as well-known local Puerto Rican percussionist, 

Oscar De La Rosa. Oscar will also be a featured guest with 

the Sabrina y Los Reyes band. This year’s fund raising event will also 

have a silent auction. We ask that anyone who would like more information 

about our Foundation, please send an email to info@rickeptingfoundation.org. 

Tickets: Suggested donation of $10; available at 

the door. More show & artist info: rickeptingfoundation.org. 

Pertussis/whooping cough vaccine 

is available for FREE at Safe Harbor any Friday night, from 6 to 9 pm. 

Whooping cough has reached epidemic stage in Skagit and north 

Snohomish counties. According to Roger Case, Island County Public 

Health Officer, Island County’s has 42 known cases, and the 

highest per capita rate of whooping cough is on Camano Island 

(16 cases). Normally a booster costs from $60 - $80 at community 

locations. Free at Safe Harbor. Unfortunately, because Safe Harbor 

can only see a certain number of patients each clinic night, folks do 

have to wait in a long line. 

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a fresh locally grown event 

2012 

slow food 

rootsmusic 

fest val 

Produced by 

saturday & sunday 

august 25 & august 26 

stanwood camano community fairgrounds 

featuring 

r 

ocal homegrown foo 

rovocative seaers, demos & ar 

ticets at broerticets.com 

Snow Goose Botore & Coastal Community Branches 

see you in august! 

www.slowrootsfestival.com 


Community 

Information 

4th of 

july 

trivia: 

The song “Yankee 

Doodle” 

was sung 

originally by 

British officers 

making fun of 

backwoods 

Americans. 

Stanwood is indeed a Derby Town 

We proved it once again with 68 Soap Box Derby Drivers racing 

through the rain to the finish line. Congratulations and Thank You 

to all the drivers, families, volunteers and sponsors that made year 

five of the Stanwood Camano Island Soap Box Derby a wonderful 

event that we can all be proud of. Hope to see you all at the Northwest 

Regional Rally here in Stanwood September 22nd and 23rd. 

2012 Soap Box Derby Winner’s Circle: Sportsmanship-Isaac Placzek. 

Driver Volunteer of the Year-AJ Somma and Avery Somma. 

Stock Car Best in Show-Hatchel Rock Star Car driven by Jake Mueller. 

Super Stock Best in Show-Spartan Warrior Car driven by Jared 

Murray. STOCK DIVISION: 1st Place-Luke Placzek driving the Koster 

for Congress Car. 2nd Place-Levi Steen driving the Gifts Ahoy Car. 

3rd Place-Jackson Huston driving the Mount Vernon Building Center 

Car. 4th Place-Ella Conway driving the Stanwood Little League 

Car. 5th Place-Rylee Dugan driving the Bob’s Heating Car. 6th Place- 

Ronan Johnson driving the David’s Video Ferrari Car. 7th Place- Lucien 

Mailho driving the Camano Island Builders Association Car. 

8th Place-Jacob Martin driving the Martin Family Car. SUPER STOCK 

DIVISION: 1st Place-Daniel Imus driving the River of Life Community 

Church Car (pictured above). 2nd Place-Tayler Steen driving 

the Casey’s Body Shop/Pickett Truck Repair Car. 3rd Place-Tracia 

Imus driving the Candie’s Kids/Mad Dawg Paint Ball Car. 4th Place- 

Alex Lemke driving the Lake Connection/Roy Robinson Chevrolet 

Car. 5th Place-Cole Carrigan driving the Stanwood Lions Car. 6th 

Place-Callie Mueller driving the Mueller & Hatchel Family Car. 7th 

Place- Emily Alfieri driving the Stanwood Camano Island News Car. 

8th Place-Ella Gae driving the Windermere II Car. 

cookware, bakeware, appliances, gadgets 

and specialty items that bring gourmet 

capability to the everyday kitchen. 

370 N. East Camano Dr. #7 


360-387-1609 

www.KarensKitchenandGifts.com 


9913 271st St. NW, #B, Stanwood 

360-629-0374 

Thanks for Voting Us Best Groomers 2009–2012 

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Community 

Information 

Enter our Island Getaway 

Giveaway Sweepstakes 

for a chance to win a stay on Whidbey or Camano Islands! One 

winner will be selected each quarter. No purchase is required. 

Next winner will be drawn randomly the last day of the quarter. 

Winners willl be notified and posted on the GoWhidbeyCamanoIslands 

Facebook page. Before entering our Sweepstakes, first 

read our Rules and Privacy Policy at www.whidbeycamanoislands. 

com/sweepstakes. 

School is Cool: 

Free Summer Learning Program 

Presented by Stanwood Foursquare Church. For students entering 

1st-6th grade. Develop math and reading skills, taught by certified 

teachers. Fun electives, art, crafts, fitness & more. Lunch and 

snack provided. Thursdays from 9am-2pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran 

Church, 27201 99th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Pre-registration 

is required by June 29th. At https://summerscool.smartevents. 

com/public/events/school-is-cool-2012. Or paper registrations 

can be dropped off at Stanwood Foursquare Church, Our Saviour’s 

Lutheran, or Stanwood Camano Resource Center. Contact Erin for 

more info: kidsummerscool@gmail.com or 425-327-4956. 

ALWAYS BUYING 

Old Things! 

Call Peggy at 

360-652-3293 

Buying Vintage Since 1985 

North Cascade 

Construction 

NC SQUARED, INC. 

665 Scandia Parkway, Camano Island, WA 98282 

Office: (360) 387-4233 

Cell: (425) 308-4963 

Email: racer334@wavecable.com 

Now featuring: 

Growlers-to-go of your 

favorite craft ales! 

360-629-5555 • 10209 270th St NW, Stanwood 

www.LEATHERHEADSPUB.com 

Fine Yarns from Around the World 

Specializing in yarns by Dale of Norway 

Sirkku Bingham – Owner 

Call about lessons! 360-939-0769 

8712 - 271st St / P.O. Box 284, Stanwood 

pinchknitter.com • pinchknitter@pinchknitter.com 


Community 

Information 

eagle-naming contest 

Judy Chapman suggested to us to have a contest to name the bald 

eagle that regularly hunts/rests/shows off by sitting on the top of a 

telephone pole just west of the Mark Clark Bridge bridge (pictured 

above). Since we do not know if it’s a male or female, the name 

should be one that would fit either (for example: Chris, or Cameron...). 

Send us your suggestions by emailing us: thecrabcracker@ 

wavecable.com. 

The Pledge 

of Allegiance 

was written by 

socialist editor 

and clergyman 

Francis Bellamy. 

In 1954, the 

words “under 

God” were 

added to the 

Pledge of Allegiance, 

after 

a campaign by 

the Knights of 

Columbus, a 

Roman Catholic 

organization, 

and other religious 

leaders to 

distinguish the 

pledge from 

similar pledges 

used by “godless 

communists.” 


The Silvana Fair 

is a one-day free community fair, held annually in Silvana on the 

last Saturday of July. This year marks our 65th year of “Fun in the 

Sun.” Started in 1947 to help local youth prepare for larger fairs, the 

one-day Silvana Fair continues to attract large numbers of exhibitors 

and participants. The Silvana Community Fair is held annually 

on the last Saturday of July to promote Community Spirit and help 

local youth prepare for larger Fairs. Entrance to the fair and arking 

are FREE! Educational Opportunities abound • Youth show many 

types of animals • Many categories open to adults • Youth qualify 

for awards and premiums • Adults qualify for ribbons • Organized 

games for kids • Delicious Fair Food • Vendor offered goods and 

services are available • Indoor exhibits • Demonstrations • Music 

• FAMILY FUN! The 2012 Fair is dedicated to the memory of Roy 

Strotz. Fair Board members will wear Red Shirts in honor of Roy. 

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Fresh from 

the farm 

Submitted by 

Jon Stevens, The 

Open 

Gate Farm 

269 Russell 

Road, 

Camano Island, 

WA 98282 

www.theopen 

gatefarm.com 

Wild Wings at The Open Gate Farm 

Three bald eagles circled above the farm this morning. They were 

magnificent in their wild majesty as they sliced through the misty 

air. Or would have been if they had not been calling to our chickens 

and ducks to come out and play. We have learned over the 

years that these symbols of American might and sovereignty do 

not always play nicely. Especially with our ducks and chickens. So 

we stood on the ground with heads tilted back like a bunch of 

tourists while our poultry waited quietly for the all clear signal 

from us, not the eagles. In the air, these are incredible birds. You 

can see their power and sense their confidence. On the ground 

they are not to be ignored either. Hopping about after vermin in 

a hay field, we’ve seen traffic stopped to stare many times. Isn’t 

it interesting though that awesome can turn to awful when the 

reality of our relationships enters the picture When what we love 

flies away in the talons of an insensitive bird The “natural order” 

is not so natural when love is not taken into account. Yet love is 

what really matters to us people, isn’t it. And at the end of the day, 

when we tuck the ducks and chickens in and hear their bedtime 

prayers, love will always trump wild grandeur. 

The Crab Cracker is created by 

Creating Graphic Arts on Camano Since 1998 • 425-299-7893 • walkingcat@aol.com 


A Pictorial History of the Pacific Northwest Including the Future / PAGE 57 

GUNTER’S 

BOOK EXCERPT 

Excerpt from 

local artist and 

author, Jack 

Gunter’s book, 

“A Pictorial 

History of the 

Pacific Northwest 

Including 

the Future.” 

We’ll attempt to 

publish one page 

from his book in 

each edition. 

“The mass migration to the suburbs 

began in the 1980s.” 

DR. KATHY BATEMAN 

DC, CCSP 


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Janet and Myron Sollid 

Stanwood / Camano Island 

Janet: 425-359-3353 • janetso@johnlscott.com 

Myron: 425-359-5726 • myrons@johnlscott.com 

Camano Shores Waterfront $399,000 North End Camano $419,950 

Beautiful waterfront home, Open floor plan w/vaulted ceilings & Lovely rambler in natural growth setting on 5 secluded acres 

plenty of natural lighting. Spacious kitchen w/counter, desk & w/over 3000 sq’. 3BR + Office. Bonus Room above 3+ car 

walk-in pantry. Brick wood fireplace in living area warms entire garage/shop. Formal LR, vaulted ceilings, 2 fp, dining area, 

upstairs. Additional room upstairs. Downstairs spacious master sunken family rm w/F/P. Sunny kitchen w/pantry. Hardwood 

suite w/brick fireplace, 2nd BR & hobby room. The deck takes floors. Low maintenance grounds. Excellent north end location, 

you over to the waters edge with all its splender. MLS# 326928. close to schools, shopping, golf. Amazing! MLS# 309313. 

Victoria Heights, Arlington $169,950 Utsalady Condo $139,000 

Nice level wooded, yet partially cleared 7.3 acres w/seasonal Beautiful 2 BR Condo with 1 1/2 baths. Brick fireplace. 

stream. Nestled just off exit 212, great commuter location & Utsalady Bay views, Saratoga Passage Sunsets. Beach Rights. 

close access to I-5. Well is in, driveway cut in, plus expired Recently updated. Covered Parking w/ large storage unit & 

registered site sheet for 4 BR home. Cleared for homesite, plenty additional Parking for RV/Boat & guests. All appliances stay. 

of trails for biking & horses. Property backs up to tree farm. This 2012 condo dues & RE Taxes Prepaid. MLS# 261722. 

is great property & location. MLS# 344107. 

Camano Country Club $389,950 Bayshore Terrace Land $645,000 

Waterfront doesn't get closer than this! Just steps to Beach 2. Camano Waterfront Lot at its best! 111' prime waterfront with 

Full length deck to enjoy views of Port Susan Bay, Mt Baker & bulkhead. Bayshore Terrace North End Camano. New houses 

Cascades. Hardwood flrs, brick entry, delightful kitchen, wood going in on both sides. Community boat launch. Community 

stove. Family rm, hot tub outside on patio. Landscaped grounds. water, drainfield in, just hook up and put in your septic and you 

Barbeque, beach and playfield just below. MLS# 372122. are ready to go. MLS# 95447. 

STANWOOD / CAMANO ISLAND 

26911-98th Dr NW 

Stanwood, WA 98292 

360-629-2161 

www.johnlscott.com • www.johnlscott.com/janetso • www.johnlscott.com/myrons 


Janet and Myron Sollid 

Stanwood / Camano Island 

Janet: 425-359-3353 • janetso@johnlscott.com 

Myron: 425-359-5726 • myrons@johnlscott.com 

Madrona $259,950 Onamac Beach Community $579,000 

Great home with 3 BR down and 2 rms up including recreation Casually elegant home. Inlaid-Hardwoods, Gourmet Kitchen, 

room & deck from upper level. Main level w/spacious kitchen, Slab Granite, Cherry Cabinetry, Top-of-the-line appliances, 

dining rm, living area w/pellet stove, family room & 3 BR, 3 BA Formal DR, Great Rm, FR & Game Rooms, 2.5 BA, Spacious 

on 2.3 acres of seclusion. Property is low mainenance. Huge Bdrms, Master Suite, Jetted Tub, Entertaining Deck. Sound & 

storage room, 2 car attached garage. Community Water. Mountain Views. Stone Accents. 3 Car Garage, Professional 

Potential for MIL upstairs apt. MLS# 362778. 

Grounds. MLS# 341530. 

Sunday Lake Lakefront $129,950 Lake McMurray Lakefront $435,000 

93 ' WATERFRONT Lot in Sunday Lake. Community water, 144' Waterfront Home. Delightful & Spotless. 3 BR 2 BA 

community park, playground and dock. Nicley Treed lot, yet rambler on spacious lot. Formal Living & Dining. Heat 

partially mowed. Great lot for Daylight Rambler. Excellent pump/air, wired for generator. Concrete storage area under 

location! Extra Large Lot. You will enjoy this Lakefront Lot. home. Gorgeous Views of mts & lake. Oversized Garage, wood 

MLS# 202357. 

wrapped Low E windows. Deck, Fish off the dock. 16,000 

stocked fish. Wood ducks nesting in the box. MLS# 322192. 

Camano Shores Waterfront $299,000 

Delightful Waterfront Home. Perfectly situated for spectacular 

waterfront shoreline viewing. Breathtaking views and scenery. 3 

Car Garage with shop area, below this spacious 

studio/apartment. Affordable Waterfront at it's best. Brand New 

Roof. Beach Access. MLS# 326941. 

VIEW LOTS: 

Rocky Point Tracts: $89,950. North End Camano. 

Gorgeous sunsets, Olympic Mountains & Saratoga Passage 

views. Beach access & nearby public boat launch. MLS# 

95452. 

Saratoga: $179,950. Sweeping Sound & Mountain Views. 

Beach access across street. Cabana, picnic area, beach, 

boat launch & play area. Minutes to state park. Comm. 

Water. MLS# 342259 

Silver Springs: $145,000. Beautiful Level View Lot 

overlooking lush farmlands of Silvana Valley. Approved 

for 4 bed septic. community Water. Only a few remaining 

lots in this subdivision. MLS#319780. 

Sierra Vista: $79,950. VIEW lot overlooking Port Susan. 

Slightly sloped lot. Beach rights. MLS#342033 

STANWOOD / CAMANO ISLAND 

26911-98th Dr NW 

Stanwood, WA 98292 

360-629-2161 

www.johnlscott.com • www.johnlscott.com/janetso • www.johnlscott.com/myrons 


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Keep your 

pets safe! 

4th of 

July 

Trivia: 

The musical 

“1776” 

premiered 

on Broadway 

in 1969 and 

ran for 1,217 

performances. 

The production 

won three Tony 

Awards, including 

one for best 

musical. 


4th Of July and your pets 

There are things we can all do to put our pets at ease this holiday 

weekend. Here are some common sense tips to keep in mind: 

1. Create a safe haven: Even if your friend’s Fourth of July party is 

dog-friendly, it’s always safer and less stressful (for you and your 

pet) to leave them behind. Keep cats and dogs safe from the noise 

in a quiet, sheltered and escape-proof part of your house with 

plenty of fresh water. Consider leaving a TV or radio on to mask 

the sound of the fireworks and to provide familiar noises while 

you’re out. 

2. Tire ‘em out: If you have a dog that you know fears fireworks 

and loud noises, Wag’N Enterprises founder, Ines de Pablo recommends 

exercising and feeding your pooch a few hours before the 

festivities begin so she’s dog-tired and can more easily relax. 

3. Keep pets out of hot cars: Never leave your pet unattended in a 

parked car during the day. Partially opened windows on hot days 

do not provide sufficient airflow and animals can quickly overheat, 

and potentially suffer from heat stroke. Leaving them in the 

car also puts them in jeopardy of being stolen. Also never leave 

animals tethered or chained outside. Pets can injure or even hang 

themselves if they try to jump or flee from unfamiliar noises. 

4. Read labels: Don’t apply sunscreens or insect repellents to animals 

that are not labeled specifically for their use. 

5. Decorate with care: If you are hosting a party, your pet may easily 

mistake your red, white and blue glow sticks as chew toys, while 

cats can become tangled in streamers and ribbon. Pet-proof your 

home and keep your Fourth decorations out of paw’s reach. 

6. Beware of matches and lighter fluid: The ASPCA warns that certain 

types of matches contain chlorates, which could potentially 

damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing if ingested by 

your pet. Lighter fluid can be irritating to a pet’s skin, and, if swallowed, 

can cause gastrointestinal irritation and central nervous 

system depression. 

7. Store fireworks in a pet-free zone: Exposure to lit fireworks can 

result in severe burns or trauma trauma to the face and paws of 

curious pets, but even unused fireworks can pose a danger. Many 

types contain potentially toxic substances, including potassium 

nitrate, arsenic and other heavy metals. 

8. Don’t feed the animals: Never give pets BBQ scraps and ask other 

revelers to refrain from feeding your animal(s) as well. Some human 

foods — including alcohol, cooked bones, onions, avocado, 

grapes and raisins — can be toxic to pets, or at the very least can 

cause severe stomach upset. 

9. Label your pet: Every 4th of July, animal control takes in lost animals 

frightened by the bright lights and loud noises of fireworks. 

Make sure your pets wear identification at all times and are microchipped 

with your updated contact information. 

10. Be prepared: Have a basic pet first aid kit on hand and know 

the location and hours of the nearest emergency pet hospital just 

in case. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. 

Have a safe and happy 4th of July everyone. –www.blog.sfgate.com. 

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STIRRING UP 

MEMORIES 

Stirring Up 

Memories 

created by 

Dusty Hutchins- 

McNutt. 

Visit me at: 

www. 

StirringUp 

MemoriesCook 

books.com. 

Cookbooks sold 

online or at 

Karen’s Kitchen 

and The Loft. 

Old Glory Cake “An ideal dessert for 4th of July!” 

INGREDIENTS: 

Cake: Zest and juice of 2 lemons • 2 (18-1/4 oz.) boxes white cake 

mix • 6 egg whites • 1 tsp. lemon extract 

Frosting: 1/2 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1/2 c. solid 

vegetable shortening, at room temperature • 2 (1 lb.) boxes confectioners’ 

sugar • 4 T. milk • 2 T. lemon juice 

Decoration: 3/4 c. fresh blueberries, washed and dried • 3 c. fresh 

large raspberries, washed and dried 

DIRECTIONS: Cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees . Coat two 15 x 10- 

inch jelly-roll pans with nonstick cooking spray. Pour lemon juice 

into 4-cup measuring cup; add enough water to equal 2-2/3 cups. 

In large bowl, beat cake mixes, egg whites, lemon zest, juice-water 

mixture and lemon extract to blend, about 3 minutes. Divide 

evenly between two prepared pans; smooth tops. Bake until cake 

springs back when lightly touched, about 20 minutes. Let cool on 

wire racks 10 minutes. Place rack over each cake. Carefully invert 

cakes and racks and remove pans from cakes. Let cool to room 

temperature. Frosting: Beat butter and shortening in large bowl 

1 to 2 minutes, until fluffy. Slowly add confectioners’ sugar, milk 

and lemon juice. Continue beating on low until well blended and 

good spreading consistency, adding more milk a teaspoon at a 

time. Decoration: Place one layer on serving tray. Reserve 1 cup 

frosting for piping. Frost layer with 1 cup frosting; top with second 

layer; frost top and sides. Place reserved frosting in pastry 

bag with a star tip. Mark off a field for stars with toothpicks 6 inches 

across and 5 inches down. Fill in with blueberries. Place seven 

red stripes of raspberries on cake as shown, leaving equal spacing 

for 6 white stripes between them. Carefully pipe white frosting 

stripes between the rows of raspberries. Refrigerate uncovered 

to set frosting, then loosely cover with nonstick aluminum foil. 

Refrigerate until ready to serve. Let stand at room temperature 

for about 20 minutes before serving. 


STIRRING UP 

MEMORIES 

4th of July Rice Krispies Treats 

These are colored red, white & blue. 

INGREDIENTS: 6 c. Rice Krispies cereal, divided • 1 (10.5 oz.) pkg. 

miniature marshmallows, divided • 3 T. margarine or butter, divided 

• Betty Crocker red & blue gel food coloring 

DIRECTIONS: Grease a 9x9-inch glass baking dish. Divide 2 cups 

Rice Krispies cereal into 3 separate bowls, set aside. Place 1/3 of 

the marshmallows and 1/3 of the butter into a large microwavable 

bowl. Melt in the microwave for a few minutes or until they 

begin to get big and puffy and the butter is melted, watch carefully. 

Take them out, stir well and add blue food coloring. Immediately 

stir in 2 cups of Rice Krispies, mix well. Press into prepared 

baking dish with wax paper or buttered hands. Repeat steps for 

all 3 layers starting with the blue, then white and then red. Let 

cool, cut, serve and enjoy! 

Patriotic Punch 

“The secret to the separation is adding ice with each layer.” 

INGREDIENTS: 3 oz. cranberry juice • 3 oz. blue Gatorade (not sugar-free) 

• 3 oz. diet 7-Up or Sprite (must be sugar-free) • Ice cubes 

DIRECTIONS: Fill glass 1/3 full with ice cubes. Pour fruit punch almost 

(but not quite) to top of ice cubes. Fill another 1/3 with ice 

cubes and slowly pour blue Gatorade almost to top of cubes. Fill 

final 1/3 ice cubes and slowly pour sugar-free Sprite. Makes one 

(12-oz.) tall glass. 

Payments can be made by check, cash, Visa or M.C. 

Run To Win Outreach exists to share the 

hope of the Christian faith through the 

vehicle of sports and the church, and to call 

people into a consistent commitment in their 

Christian walk. 


• Outstanding, enthusiastic coaching 

• Encouraging Christian atmosphere 

• Special guest speakers • Skill development 

& competition • Outstanding player-coach 

ratio • Cool giveaways & awards 

Online: www.RunToWin.org 

Call: 425-776-2946 

Fax: 425-776-9738 

Mail: 7907 212th St SW, Suite 206 

Edmonds, WA 98026 

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TIDE TABLES 

Tides for SARATOGA PASSAGE / GREENBANK (JUNE 29-JULY 12) 

Day High Tide Height 

/Low Time Feet 

F 29 High 12:25am 11.7 

29 Low 7:38am -0.4 

29 High 2:52pm 9.0 

29 Low 7:28pm 6.6 

S 30 High 1:14am 11.6 

30 Low 8:31am -1.6 

30 High 4:06pm 10.0 

30 Low 8:44pm 7.1 

S 1 High 2:05am 11.6 

1 Low 9:21am -2.5 

1 High 5:03pm 10.8 

1 Low 9:53pm 7.2 

M 2 High 2:58am 11.5 

2 Low 10:10am -3.1 

2 High 5:51pm 11.5 

2 Low 10:52pm 6.9 

T 3 High 3:52am 11.3 

3 Low 10:58am -3.4 

3 High 6:33pm 11.9 

3 Low 11:47pm 6.5 

W 4 High 4:46am 11.1 

4 Low 11:44am -3.2 

4 High 7:13pm 12.1 

T 5 Low 12:39am 6.0 

5 High 5:40am 10.6 

5 Low 12:30pm -2.7 

5 High 7:50pm 12.2 

Day High Tide Height 

/Low Time Feet 

F 6 Low 1:31am 5.4 

6 High 6:36am 10.1 

6 Low 1:14pm -1.7 

6 High 8:27pm 12.2 

S 7 Low 2:22am 4.8 

7 High 7:33am 9.4 

7 Low 1:58pm -0.5 

7 High 9:03pm 12.0 

S 8 Low 3:14am 4.1 

8 High 8:34am 8.7 

8 Low 2:42pm 0.9 

8 High 9:38pm 11.8 

M 9 Low 4:08am 3.4 

9 High 9:42am 8.0 

9 Low 3:28pm 2.5 

9 High 10:15pm 11.5 

T 10 Low 5:02am 2.8 

10 High 10:59am 7.6 

10 Low 4:17pm 4.2 

10 High 10:54pm 11.1 

W 11 Low 5:57am 2.1 

11 High 12:35pm 7.6 

11 Low 5:17pm 5.5 

11 High 11:35pm 10.7 

T 12 Low 6:51am 1.5 

12 High 2:23pm 8.2 

12 Low 6:35pm 6.7 

SEND US PHOTOS, STORIES, NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND MORE! 

The readers want to know about you and more about the community we live in. 

Email: thecrabcracker@wavecable.com 

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PHOTOS & 

ART FROM 

YOUR FRIENDS 

Great Blue Heron by MaryBeth of Stanwood. 


Affordable Luxury 

360-629-6600 

9510 - 271st St NW • Stanwood (across from middle school) 

Welcome Whitney & DeeAnna 

~ NEW MASSAGE THERAPISTS ~ 

$40 / Full Hour Massage Special! 

~ Expires July 31st, 2012 ~ 

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STANWOOD $69,900 

Cute 2 bedroom Stanwood home with a covered front porch 

and a wrap-around deck. Has a detached garage with lots of 

shelving and workbenches. Close to town conveniences and 

sold as is. #361570 

JUNIPER POINTE $165,000 

Charming 2 bedroom cabin in the north Camano Juniper 

Beach community would make a fabulous getaway or a snug 

year round home. Some beautiful original wood floors, 

electrical and plumbing updates and new septic installed. Out 

back is a porch-storage/work area. Beach access! #369305 

CAMANO ISLAND $155,000 

Tranquil setting in a quiet neighborhood for this 2 bedroom 

home. Partial views of the Olympics and Sound from the deck. 

Detached space could be used for an office/studio or bedroom. 

Remodeled with new kitchen cabinets, floors and roof. Nicely 

landscaped and includes greenhouse! #366782 

MADRONA $117,500 

Camano Island lot in the heart of desirable Madrona beach 

with water and power on site. Lends to a daylight rambler 

style to take advantage of the Saratoga Passage and Olympic 

Mountain views. Off-site 3 bedroom drainfield. Includes 

beach rights. #366500 

RECENTLY SOLD HOMES 

List Price: $344,900 Sold Price: $318,000 

Days on Market: 43 

4199 S. Camano Drive, Camano Island 

Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2.25 / MLS# 330199 

List Price: $385,000 Sold Price: $353,000 

Days on Market: 329 

2833 Park Drive, Camano Island 

Bedrooms: 3 / Bathrooms: 2.25 / MLS# 254221 

Camano Island | Country Club 

1283 Elger Bay Rd 

360/387-3411 

Stanwood 

7359 267th St NW 

360/629-8233 

www.facebook.com/CamanoLife 

Camano Island | Terry’s Corner 

818 N Sunrise Blvd 

360/387-4663 

www.camanorealestate.com 

Windermere Real Estate/CIR

Happy Independence Day! - The Crab Cracker

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