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Issue 73 • August 10 - August 23, 2012 

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TABLE OF 

CONTENTS 

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

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS ............................................... 5-2 

Classes & Workshops, Etc. ..............................................................24 

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

Community Information & Announcements / News .....46-54 

Dining Guide ......................................................................................28 

Fishing Report ...................................................................................43 

Fresh From the Farm .......................................................................59 

Jack Gunter’s Book Excerpt ...........................................................55 

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

Legal Lingo .........................................................................................30 

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

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

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

Meetings & Clubs..............................................................................25 

Moonshine Wisdom & Wit .............................................................31 

Nature Notes ......................................................................................27 

Pet Pages .............................................................................................42 

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

Senior Happenings ..........................................................................29 

Stirring Up Memories ......................................................................57 

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

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ForteMDA is the best source for Music, Dance & Art instruction and 

appreciation in the Camano Island and Stanwood area. If you want 

to foster your passion with the confidence of world-class talent and 

mentorship, then rest assured that your forté is our forté! 

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 

Family Friendly 

Restaurant & Cabaret 

• Fri. Aug. 10 at 8pm - Champaign Sunday - Rock / Adult Alternative / Indie. Powerful, honest, 

edgy, and refreshingly original. (Pay what you can) 

• Sun. Aug 12 at 6pm - Jay Wagner - A singer-songwriter from Texas who's songs have been 

covered and recorded by other musicians. To appear at Bellingham's Stringband Jamboree. 

• Thu Aug 16th. 7pm - At the Brink - Folk rock trio, Real Folk. Blending musical energy and 

sweet vocal harmonies with a message that brings awareness to social issues, 

• Fri. Aug 17 at 8pm - The Blackberry Bushes Stringband - Acoustic Americana: this quintet of 

bluegrass instrumentation draws from the deep roots of American folk music and influences 

from Bluegrass, Appalachian old-time, Indie-Rock, jazz and pop. In the Parlor, $7 cover. 

• Sun. Aug 19 at 5pm - Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at 7pm & The Mark DuFresne Blues 

Band at 5pm - The 2nd annual Skagit Blues Festival, outdoors on the Starlight Stage. $25 

cover, advancetickets available at www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/261358. 

• Thu. Aug 23 8pm - Tocato Tango - Open dance in the Parlor. (Pay what you can) . 

• Fri Aug 24 8pm - Nick Vigarino – Dance Party! Nick Vigarino's Back Porch Stomp ($7 cover) 

• Sat. Aug 25 7pm -The Offshoots & The Scott Pemberton Trio – Dance Party! Outdoors on 

the Starlight Stage. Melody, soul, funk, rock & showmanship. 

• Sun. Aug 26 6pm - Ben Starner - Piano interpretations of the great American composers and 

original songs. (Pay what you can) . 

• Wed. Aug 29 7:30 pm - Open Mic - Bring your original music and share with us, sign up at 7pm. 

• Thu Aug 30 - Matney Cook & the Mudflat Walkers - Skagit Valley's very own Mud Flat 

Walkers. Hillbilly Jazzmer Extraordinaire. 

• Fri. Aug 31 at 8pm - The Prozac Mountain Boys - Bluegrass, NW style. $7 cover, $5 students. 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 

pORT SuSAN FARmERS mARKET OpENINg DAY 

Serving Stanwood, Camano Island, Silvana & Conway. Downtown 

Stanwood in the Viking Village. Fridays, August 10-September 21, 

3pm-7pm, Saturday, September 22, 11am-3pm. Vegetables, Fruit, 

Bread, Meat, Cheese, Honey. Flowers, Herbs, Prepared Foods, Education. 

The festivities will start at 2:30 with guest speakers, Aaron 

Reardon, Barbara Bailey, and Mayor White and a ribbon cutting 

by the Stanwood Chamber. For more info, contact Leslie Collings, 

Market Manager, 360-202-3932, leslie@portsusan.org. 


ANNuAL NEIghBORhOOD BBq 

5:30pm at Stanwood United Methodist Church. All are invited 

to attend our annual BBQ. Hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot 

dogs will be served as well as an array of salads and side dishes. In 

addition, classic cars will be on display and a bouncy House for the 

kids. Everything provided free of charge! More info: 629-9555. 

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. 


ANDY ThE VENTRILOquIST AND FRIENDS 

Family Program. 1pm at Camano Island Library. Join Andy Locke 

and his cast of animal friends for a rollicking show that connects 

ventriloquism and music with the joy of reading. 

FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED! 

4 Locations to Serve You: 

• Elger Bay 

• Camano Plaza 

• North Camano 

• Stanwood 

360-387-4444 • 360-629-4142 

“Enjoy our flavored 

soft serve ice cream!” 


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SummER READINg FINALE: BOWLINg BASh 

10am-noon at Twin City Lanes, 27120 92nd Avenue NW. Have fun 

reading! Celebrate the end of summer reading with a bowling 

party. Pick up a bowling pass at the library to attend the bash. For 

school-age children. For more info: 360-629-3132 


BOOmTOWN 

Classic Rock by Boomers for All. High energy, great song selection 

makes a good time for everybody. 9pm-midnight at Cyndy’s 

Broiler. 


“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. 

AUGUST 13 

LEFThANDERS 

DAY 

an annual 

event when 

left-handers 

everywhere 

can celebrate 

their sinistrality. 

This event is 

now celebrated 

worldwide, 

including leftv-right 

sports 

matches, a 

left-handed 

tea party, 

and nationwide 

“Lefty 

Zones” where 

left-handers 

creativity, 

adaptability 

and sporting 

prowess are 

celebrated. 


ChAmpAgNE SuNDAY 

Rock / Adult Alternative / IndiePowerful, honest, edgy, and refreshingly 

original. (Pay what you can). 8pm at the Conway Muse. 


WEST COAST SWINg FRIDAYS! 

All ages! The Atrium is now dancing at Studio Z! between Subway 

and the movie theater. 6:30 Basics Lesson/7:15 intermediate lesson/8-10PM 

Dance. Only $5 per person for the entire night!!!! Join 

the fun every Friday night and be a part of our growing community 

of swing dancers! New dancers always welcome! Progressive 4 

week classes offered on Saturdays. See www.theatriumstanwood. 

com for more info. 7009 265th St. NW #105. 


FORD pLAYS DOS REALES 

5:30-8:30pm. Mixture of finger-style jazz standards, North & South 

American Standards, brazilian tunes some neo-pop and originals. 

No cover. Located at 9739 SR Hwy 532, Stanwood. 


ThE 10Th ANNuAL CAmANO ISLAND 

FREE SummER OuTDOOR CINEmA 

Come picnic and ride the Railpup. Open mic at 7:30. Movie starts at 

Dusk. We’re located at the SW corner of East Camano and Dallman 

Rd. on the south end of Camano. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, or 

use one of ours. All shows include a cartoon and short subject. For 

info call 360 387-4579 or visit www.chumleigh.com. 


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gLEANINg DINNER AND FARm FuN! 

Community Dinner at Shambala Farm on Camano Island. Come 

join us every Friday night, and bring along any possible surplus… 

ie. fresh garden harvest, local Gleaning treasures and/or leftovers 

for our Vegan/Carnivore glean cooperative dinner. Come 6ish with 

goods to add to the stock-pot, or 7ish for dinner – we will visit in 

the barn/outdoors enjoying the farm, music, animals, each other… 

and then off we will go to the Annual Camano Island FREE Summer 

Cinema. No RSVP necessary, nancy@livewellventures.com. 

DID YOu 

KNOW ThIS 

RECYCLINg 

FACT: 

Hardcover books 

are accepted 

at our transfer 

station for 

recycling. 

WSU Waste 

Wise - Camano 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 10-12 

2RD ANNuAL STILLAguAmISh FESTIVAL OF ThE 

RIVER & pOW WOW 

Free event. Main stage entertainment includes Jana Kramer, Los 

Lonely Boys, Lee Brice and many more!!! Join us in celebrating our 

environment and diverse cultural communities. Friday: Gates open 

at 1:00pm (subject to change) Saturday & Sunday: Gates open 

10:00am. River Meadows County Park: 20416 Jordan Rd, Arlington. 

Activities for the entire family! Live music on two stages. Circus 

troupe from Whatcom County. Raptors in rehabilitation display. 

Pow Wow - PUBLIC WELCOME! 5K Fun Run. Traditional alder salmon 

bake $ - delicious!!! Children’s storytelling and entertainment 

stage. Climbing wall $. Interpretive salmon habitat tours along the 

river and forest. Environmental and wellness exhibits. Pacific Science 

Center show. Stillaguamish cultural exhibit. Food and craft 

vendors. Fly-tying. Logging show. Volleyball and badminton. 


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SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 

FAmILY BINgO 

at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at 

4:30pm, Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available. More 

info: Pat Tenan, 360-387-5420. 


LA CONNER CLASSIC BOAT & CAR ShOW 

will take place from 10am – 4pm. Classic cars, show cars, classic 

yachts, or work boats; you will be pleasantly thrilled at this year’s 

event. There will be a food court, raffle prizes, DJ Heidi and vendors. 

New this year will be a Swap Meet! Donation is $3; children 

under 12 are free. More info: www.laconnerchamber.com. 

ThIS 

DATE IN 

hISTORY: 

Edwin Perkin’s 

invention of 

Kool-Aid was 

85 years ago in 

Hastings, Nebraska. 

All his 

experiments 

happened in 

his mother’s 

kitchen. 


CAR ShOW, OuTDOOR mARKET & pOKER RuN 

The Collector’s Car Show will be held from 10:30am until 3:30pm 

at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. See a wide variety of 

classic cars, enjoy live entertainment, and bring the kids because 

they will love the Children’s Area! A popular Outdoor Market will 

be held at the same time. Shop for gift items. Beverages and lunch 

will be available for purchase. Admission is free! A Poker Run will be 

held the same day. It will consist of a scenic, self-guided ride around 

Camano Island with card stops. $5 per hand entry fee. Check in at 

the Camano Center at 8am. Stop by the Center or go to www.camanocenter.org 

for more info. 360-387-0222. 


SAFE hARBOR FREE CLINIC “ART IN ThE gARDEN” 

Please join Safe Harbor Free Clinic for this summer spectacular. It 

will feature wine tasting, Mediterranean style hors d’oeuvres, and 

locally-made chocolates and coffee! Stunning artwork for sale by 

local artists! Proceeds to benefit Safe Harbor Free Clinic. Entertainment 

provided by Lindsay Street Band (Celtic Music). Drop in from 

6pm to 9pm at Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 East SR 532, 

Camano Island. Admission price: $25 per person; $45 per couple 

(wine tasting included with price of admission). 

Find Your Balance with 

Beginner & GENTLE Yoga 

at Z's Body & Soul. 

360-629-5040 


9504 271st St. NW, 

Stanwood 

zsremedies.com 

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24Th ANNuAL DAKOTAS pICNIC 

Anyone with any connections to North Dakota or South Dakota, is 

invited to the Dakota picnic at Church Creek City Park in Stanwood, 

beginning at noon. Bring your favorite picnic foods and beverages 

(no alcohol), plates and utensils, folding chairs, card table if you 

have one. Rain or shine as there is a covered area. Prizes, friendly 

contests, good fellowship. Contact phone is 360-629-3405. 


CAmANO ISLAND NATuRE pROgRAm: 

ALL ABOuT INSECTS 

Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 7:30 pm. How do you tell 

insects from other “bugs” Where do insects live What do they 

eat And what are some good ways to hunt for them Come learn 

these and other facts from a student of insects. Email FOCIP.JudyC@ 

gmail.com for more information. 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 

JAY WAgNER 

A singer-songwriter from central Texas who’s songs have been extensively 

covered and recorded by other musicians. In the Northwest 

to appear at Bellingham’s Stringband Jamboree hosted by 

Robert Sarazin Blake. 6pm at the Conway Muse. 

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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TONY BRIDgES 

Heartfelt ballads & Energetic Feel-Good Songs. Tony captivates 

his audience. Season 5 Standout on American Idol. 9pm-midnight 

at Cyndy’s Broiler. 


“DOWN ON ThE FARm AT uTSALADY” pICNIC 

Festivities start at Noon. Lunch at 1 pm at Utsalady Ladies Aid 

Building, 78 E Utsalady Rd, Camano Island. CAKE WALK, listen to 

LIVE MUSIC and enjoy the LIVESTOCK (for your viewing & petting 

pleasure). Bring your Favorite Potluck “Vittles”. Barbecued Hot 

Dogs & Lemonade will be provided. Raffle Drawings at 2 pm. 


BuFFET BRuNCh 

Come one, come all! and treat your family to best Buffet Brunch 

on Camano Island at the Camano Island Yacht Club 129 N. Sunset 

Dr. The hours are from 9am-noon. $8 for Adults & $5 for Children 

under 9. Menu includes; Bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, omelets, 

hash browns, pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, juices, coffee 

and tea. Please join us for a great meal in a relaxing setting! 

AuguST 

11Th 

IS 

NATIONAL 

gARAgE 

SALE DAY 


ChuCK AuRAND & FRIENDS gOLF TOuRNAmENT 

at Camaloch Golf Course. A memorial to Chuck who passed last 

year and for all those friends and family who have passed. $25 entry 

fee plus green fees. 4 person scramble, but there has to be one 

member of the opposite sex. There will be prizes for longest drive 

and closest to the pin on par threes. Free luncheon afterwards, 

(price included in entry fee). Remaining proceeds go to the Junior 

Golf Program at Camaloch Golf Course. For more information, call 

Ric Holman at (360)387-4724 or email him at micrere@aol.com. 


SILVANA VIKINg hALL BINgO 

6pm. Come early for some food! 1331 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana. Questions 

360-652-2538. EVERY MONTH, 2nd Sunday. 

Photo I.D. your jewelry 

in case of loss. Appraisalgrade 

photos starting at 

$1 during our Appraisal 

& Gold Clinics. 


8710 - 271st St NW, Stanwood 

madisonsjewelrystore.com 

GEM OF THE NORTHWEST 

CLINIC DATES: AUGUST 9-11 & AUGUST 23-25 

and every two weeks after. 

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STRANgE 

FACT: 

High-heeled 

shoes were 

originally 

designed 

for male 

aristocrats. 


STANWOOD-pILChuCK gLASS SChOOL 

OpEN hOuSE 

Connect with your creativity! Noon-5pm. Each summer, Pilchuck 

Glass School opens its Stanwood campus to allow the public an opportunity 

to explore this Northwest treasure. Join us to watch hot 

glass demonstrations by renowned glass artists, enjoy docent led 

tours of Pilchuck’s historic campus, browse Pilchuck’s collection of 

glass art for sale, enter a raffle for your chance to win a 2012 Auction 

Centerpiece, and participate in hands-on glass activities (additional 

charges apply). Live music and food and beverage concessions will 

also be available. Buy tickets online at https://pilchuck.wufoo.com/ 

forms/2012-open-house-registration/. Contact (206) 621-8422 for 

more info. Reservations required in advance. 

MONDAY, AUGUST 13 

SpORTS phYSICALS 

The Stanwood 4A Booster Club will be hosting a sports physical 

night Mon, Aug. 13, 6-9 p m. at Stanwood High School. Middle 

school and high school student athletes needing a sports physical 

can get one for a small fee. Local doctors, nurses, and physical 

therapists will be on hand to perform the exams. 425-220-8405. 


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TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 

pARK WORK pARTY 

Hosted by Friends of Camano Island Parks. Meet at the Camano 

Island State Park Ranger Station at 9:30 am. Bring lunch; dessert 

and beverage provided. FOCIP provides the tools. Rain or shine. 

Join us at the work parties and find a task that fits! 

AuguST 

FLOWER: 

Gladiolus 

Gladiolus 

means 

“splendid 

beauty” 


JuDE WOOD ART OpENINg 

Jude Wood was a custom tapestry weaver for many years while 

her 2 sons were growing up. It was all about texture and color 

even then. Arthritis in her hands curtailed the weaving chapter 

of her life. Divorced after 27 years. Remarried in 2003. In that year 

she became interested in trying her hand at painting for the first 

time. Creating texture and color using paint and mediums ignited 

a new world of wonder. In 2010, her passion took off when she 

started painting women’s faces. Abstract, “picasso-like” faces. 

Bright, colorful, outrageous, happy faces..... It all started with “Delores”. 

Jude spends her time between Victoria, BC and Sun City, 

Arizona with her husband Victor. Jude Wood’s 2nd showing of her 

5 new works @ Z’s Body & Soul, 9504 271st, from 5-7pm. Come 

join us for cheer and appies! 

Schedule of Events 

August 11: Car Show / Outdoor 

Market / Poker Run 

September 8: Gala Auction 

September 22: Community Dance 

September 29: Lobsta Mania 


A Place For All Your “Celebrations!” 

360-387-0222 

www.camanocenter.org 

606 Arrowhead Road 

Camano Island, WA 98282 

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IF WE DON’T 

KNOW 

ABOuT IT, 

WE CAN’T 

pRINT IT. 

Send your info 

and/or images 

to: thecrab 

cracker@wavecable.com 


pLANS TO RAISE & WIDEN SR 52 & OpEN hOuSE 

Starting in summer 2013, we’re going to raise and widen the highway 

west of the new Camano Gateway bridge between Smith and 

Eide roads and replace the Davis Slough bridge. This will help protect 

the highway from flooding for many years to come. The work 

is essentially an extension of the recent improvements between 

I-5 and the new bridge. Work is expected to wrap up in 2014. The 

highway and bridge were built more than 60 years ago and are 

not tall enough or strong enough to withstand storms, high tides 

and flooding. To give you a better idea of what we’re talking about, 

check out these pictures of large piles of logs pushed up against 

the bridge and highway after storms and flooding. We plan raise 

the overall roadway approximately 5 feet, and we will replace the 

existing two-lane, 32-foot-wide bridge over Davis Slough with a 

new 56-foot-wide bridge. The new bridge will have one 12-footwide 

lane in each direction, a 4-foot-wide median and 14-foot-wide 

shoulders. It’ll look similar to the Camano Gateway bridge, just not 

nearly as big. Open house set for Aug. 14th. We’re hosting an open 

house on Camano Island to share plans and pictures of the project. 

We’ll be available to answer any questions you might have and provide 

any additional details you might want. The open house will be 

from 4-7 p.m. at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. It will be 

an informal meeting, so feel free to come at any time. Call Dustin 

Terpening at 360-757-5997 for more info. 

Associate Ann Hoppe Brokers 

(425) 530-6151 

Ann Hoppe 

425-530-6151 

www.annhoppe.remax.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 


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VIRTuAL VACATION 

Take a virtual vacation, or plan for your next vacation, by using 

online resources available through the library at 1:30 p.m. at the 

Stanwood Library, 9701-271st St. NW. Three resources will be highlighted 

during this presentation. For information, call the library at 

360-629-3132 or visit http://www.sno-isle.org. 

STRANgE 

FACT: 

American televangelist 

Jim 

Bakker played 

a Sleestak on 

one episode 

of the classic 

children’s 

television show 

“Land of the 

Lost.” 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 

SummER READINg gRAND FINALE 

WITh DEANO ThE CLOWN 

1pm at Camano Island Library. Celebrate a great summer of reading 

with local favorite Deano the Clown. Lots of surprises and prizes, 

including free backpacks for the kids. Funded by the Camano 

Island Library Friends and supported by Thomas & Associates. 


hAppY hOuR AND muSIC ON ThE pATIO 

Enjoy a cocktail and the music of Michael Clune, starting at 3:30pm 

until 4:30pm at Merrill Gardens in Stanwood. There is no charge to 

attend. Please call 360-629-3445 to rsvp. 


10am-4pm 

Come join us for live music, 

wagon rides, farm equipment, 

pioneer play area, kid games, 

farm walks, good food & a 

produce stand. Free admission. 

24101 Miller Rd, Stanwood • 360-652-4663 • klesickfamilyfarm.com 


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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 

FERmENTATION / pRESERVATION WORKShOp 

5:30-7:30pm at Shambala Farm. Come learn how to make your own 

kim-chi, and discuss saurkraut, herbal meads (honeywine), water 

kefir, and more! $20 donation helpful. 395 E. North Camano Dr. 

www.ShambalaFarm.com. 360-387-4110 RSVP. 


AT ThE BRINK 

Folk rock trio, Real Folk. Blending musical energy and sweet vocal 

harmonies with a message that brings awareness to social issues, 

7pm at the Conway Muse. 


ORAL CARE AND YOuR hEALTh 

This is a special presentation for caregivers….family members and 

professionals are both welcome. Dr Rafoth, of Cascadia Dentistry, 

will teach us how oral health can affect the overall health of ourselves 

and those that we care for. 1pm at Merrill Gardens at Stanwood. 

There is no cost to attend. Lunch is complimentary. Please 

call 360-629-3445 to rsvp 

Camano Island Marketplace is a joint venture 

between many local businesses and artists, coming 

together to create a unique “old time” feel to a new building. 

• Gifts and merchandise abound in this 

retro shop. We have many local vendors 

and items here, with everything from 

shirts, hats, magnets, knick knacks, 

meats, and everything in between. 

• Drinks include a full espresso stand 

and other amenities such as the classic 

Frozen X-Plosion smoothie, soft serve 

ice cream, and retro sodas, courtesy of 

Camano Island Coffee Roasters. 

• Food items include such delicacies as 

pulled pork, bratwurst, roast beef, all 

provided by Del Fox Custom Meats. 

• Fresh deliveries from the Breadfarm and 

from Shambala Farm & Nursery enable 

customers to buy the freshest possible 

organic bread and produce. 

• Local Seacoast Gardener Phil Rifner 

brings us floral bouquets for sale here 

Thursday - Sunday. 

• We also have a partnership with Pirate’s 

Chocolate, maker of gourmet truffles. 


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SNOhOmISh FIREFIghTERS pIpES & DRumS 

will be holding their 2nd Annual benefit at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery 

- Friday, August 17, 6-10pm. Beer, brats, and special guests’ the 

South End String Band “Hype and Strum Corps” will be featured. 

Come celebrate this fun evening of bagpiping and drumming. It’s 

like celebrating St. Paddy’s Day in August! More info can be found 

at:www.leatherheadspub.com. 

Come on by and enjoy our superb 

waterfront views…all café items 

will be available to either eat in or 

take away. We will also be serving 

our daily breakfast of the day menu 

for those who love breakfast any 

time of the day. 

SERVING LUNCH & DINNER 

Open to the public, Tue-Sun. 

Call for reservations: 

360-387-0783 

www.camanoislandinn.com 

1054 S. West Camano Dr. 

Camano Island, WA 

98282 


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DANCE, DANCE, DANCE -- RD FRIDAY DANCE 

Come learn Cowboy Cha Cha at our 7:30 p.m. pre-dance lesson. 

Then stay and dance to a mix of swing, country, ballroom, and Latin 

music. Pre-dance lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. and general dancing is 

8:15 p.m.to 10:30 p.m. No partner necessary. Admission is $8 at 

the door and includes the lesson. At the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 

270th St. NW, Stanwood. Call Mary at 360-387-6842 for more info. 


pORT SuSAN FARmERS mARKET 

Serving Stanwood, Camano Island, Silvana & Conway. Downtown 

Stanwood in the Viking Village. Fridays, August 10-September 21, 

3pm-7pm, Saturday, September 22, 11am-3pm. Vegetables, Fruit, 

Bread, Meat, Cheese, Honey. Flowers, Herbs, Prepared Foods, Education. 

For more info, contact Leslie Collings, Market Manager, 360- 

202-3932, leslie@portsusan.org. 

STRANgE 

FACT: 

Adolph Hitler 

played chess 

daily. He 

always played 

the white 

pieces, and 

insisted on 

being allowed 

to replace one 

of his bishops 

with a second 

queen. 


gLEANINg DINNER AND FARm FuN! 

Community Dinner at Shambala Farm on Camano Island. Come 

join us every Friday night, and bring along any possible surplus… 

ie. fresh garden harvest, local Gleaning treasures and/or leftovers 

for our Vegan/Carnivore glean cooperative dinner. Come 6ish with 

goods to add to the stock-pot, or 7ish for dinner – we will visit in 

the barn/outdoors enjoying the farm, music, animals, each other…and 

then off we will go 9ish to the 10th Annual Camano Island 

FREE Summer Cinema at Michael Chumleigh’s REEL FILMS. No RSVP 

necessary, just join when you can! Nancy Chase, nancy@livewellventures.com, 


ThE BLACKBERRY BuShES STRINgBAND 

Acoustic Americana: this quintet of bluegrass instrumentation 

draws from the deep roots of American folk music and add influences 

from Bluegrass, Appalachian old-time, Indie-Rock, jazz and 

pop. In the Parlor, $7 cover. 8pm at the Conway Muse. 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


ThE 10Th ANNuAL CAmANO ISLAND 

FREE SummER OuTDOOR CINEmA 

Come picnic and ride the Railpup. Open mic at 7:30. Movie starts 

at Dusk. We’re located at the southwest corner of East Camano 

and Dallman Rd. on the south end of Camano. Bring a blanket 

or lawn chair, or use one of ours. All shows include a cartoon and 

short subject. For weekly feature movie listings and other info call 

360 387-4579 or visit our website at www.chumleigh.com. 


FORD pLAYS DOS REALES 

5:30-8:30pm. Mixture of finger-style jazz standards, North & South 

American Standards, brazilian tunes some neo-pop and originals. 

No cover. Located at 9739 SR Hwy 532, Stanwood. 

AUGUST 18 

is 

BAD 

pOETRY 

DAY 

Roses are red, 

Violets are 

blue, 

Reading the 

Crab Cracker 

Is fun for 

yourself. 



WEST COAST SWINg FRIDAYS! 

All ages! The Atrium is now dancing at Studio Z! between Subway 

and the movie theater. 6:30 Basics Lesson/7:15 intermediate lesson/8-10PM 

Dance. Only $5 per person for the entire night!!!! Join 

the fun every Friday night and be a part of our growing tight knit 

community of swing dancers! New dancers always welcomed! 

Progressive 4 week classes offered on Saturdays. See www.theatriumstanwood.com 

for more info. 7009 265th St. NW, Stanwood. 


“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. 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 17-19 

TRuE NORTh: A ChRISTIAN CAmp RETREAT 

Men’s Camping Retreat at Camano Island State Park Group Camp. 

A 3-day camping experience for men of all ages. Multi-church, 

multi-denomination event: camping, relaxing, hiking, fishing, 

boating, Saturday BBQ ribs & crab, music, two talks, songs, sharing 

around the campfire...all meals provided. All this for $30 per person! 

Sign up & for more info: BILLY, billyjen@snohomish.net, 360- 

631-0604, or JOSH, josh@elgerbaygrocery.com, 360-387-2262. 


ThE 10Th DISTRICT REpuBLICANS RD ANNuAL 

pOT-LuCK FAmILY pICNIC & BAKE SALE 

11am-4pm, join your local Republicans at the Stanwood/Camano 

Fairgrounds for a day of fun & food along with speeches from your 

local candidates. Admission is free (except for a canned food donation 

to benefit Stanwood Food Bank). For more information, check 

out our website at www.snocogop.org or call 425-344-4405. 

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CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


CASA DOg WASh – BRINg YOuR DOg 

CASA is hosting its 6th annual Dog Wash from 11am-4pm at the 

shelter (corner of Can Ku Road and East Camano Drive). The cost 

for a bath is $8 to $12, depending on the size of the animal and 

micro-chipping is available for just $25. For an additional fee, pups 

can have a manicure. Nail clipping services are provided by Bathing 

Beauties Mobile Pet Salon and Krista’s Pet Spaw. Dogs go home 

proudly wearing their new souvenir bandana. Bring your dog and 

join us for this fun event. All proceeds benefit CASA, our local animal 

shelter. 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.org. 

Now featuring: 

Growlers-to-go of your 

favorite craft ales! 

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www.LEATHERHEADSPUB.com 

YOUR LOCAL BOOKSELLERS 

Outstanding and eclectic selection of 

books, cards and gifts 

8616 – 271st Street NW, Stanwood 

360-629-3631 

www.snowgoosebookstore.com 

Open Mondays-Saturdays:10am-4pm 

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

1335 SR 532 • 360-629-6142 

Ford Giesbrecht 

All Ages, Levels & Styles. 

Learn at Your Own Pace. 

Instruction & Performance 

Ukulele & Bass Lessons Also Available 

Serving Stanwood & Camano Island 

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CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


guY JOhNSON BAND 

Rock dance hits from the 1950s to the present. This highly entertaining 

and versatile rock trio performs dance hits plus Guy 

Johnson’soriginal songs with that 60’s feel. 9pm-midnight at Cyndy’s 

Broiler. 


pERmACuLTuRE FOR KIDS pLAYShOp 

1pm-3pm at Shambala Farm. We invite you to spend an afternoon 

with the Shambala team, learning how to grow your own garden! 

Hands-on activities plus Farm Tour (parents can join!) at 2pm. KIDS 

(5-18), bring a friend, supervisors welcome. Suggested donation 

$20/child + enjoy a tasty salad that kids can harvest after the class. 

395E N Camano Dr. www.ShambalaFarm.com 360-387-4110 RSVP. 

AUGUST 18 

NATIONAL 

hOmELESS 

ANImALS’ 

DAY 

is always on the 

third Saturday 

of August each 

year. Source: 

International 

Society for 

Animal Rights 

Web site: www. 

isaronline. 

org/campaign_ 

NHAD.htm 



OLD FAShIONED FARm DAY 

10am-4pm at Klesick Family Farm (24101 Miller Road, Stanwood). 

Come out to the Klesick Farm and join us for an old fashioned farm 

celebration! Celebrate the season with us by enjoying a fun-filled 

day with live music, wagon rides, farm equipment, a pioneer play 

area, tug-o-war, balloon toss, gunny sack race, farm walks, good 

food, and a produce stand - all set in the picturesque Stillaguamish 

River Valley. 360-652-4663. FREE ADMISSION! 


CAmANO ISLAND NATuRE pROgRAm – ORCAS 

Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 7:30 pm. Want to learn 

even more than you already know about orcas How are orcas doing 

in our Salish Sea waters A Park Ranger will present information 

and photos about orcas at this nature program. Sponsored by 

Friends of Camano Island Parks and Washington State Parks. Email 

FOCIP.JudyC@gmail.com for more information. 


CANNINg AppLES & pEARS 

11am at Stanwood Country Store, 8815 272nd Street NW. Canning 

Apples and Pears with Vivian Smallwood, WSU Master Canner. Sign 

up online at www.skagitfarmers.com. 


AARp DRIVER SAFETY CLASS 

This course is sponsored by AARP. On completion drivers 55 plus 

are eligible for State mandated reduction in automobile insurance 

premiums. AARP members pay $12 and non- members pay $14 

for this 8 hour classroom course. During the Month of August 

2012, all current and retired eductors and school personnel are 

eligible to take the AARP Driver Safety classroom course for just 

$5. 9am to 5pm at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano 

Island, 360-387-0222 to register. Linda Rubadue Instructor. 

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CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 


FREE hOT DOgS AND SODA 

11am-2pm at Stanwood Country Store, during their 78th Anniversary 

Celebration! 8815 272nd Street NW. 360-629-7033. www. 

skagitfarmers.com. 


ThE mOuNTAIN RuNNERS 

The Lincoln Theatre presents the local film “The Mountain Runners” 

at 7:30pm. The movie tells the story of the Mount Baker Marathon 

and the group of hardy individuals that braved snow storms, foul 

weather and death, to summit Mount Baker and return to Bellingham 

for a winning purse of only $100. The old-time band from the 

movie’s soundtrack, “Pretty Little Feet,” will perform in the theatre 

before the show from 7-7:30pm. Tickets and information are available 

at lincolntheatre.org or by calling 360-336-8955. 

AUGUST 21 

STATEhOOD 

DAY - 

hAWAII 

President 

Eisenhower 

signed a proclamation 

on 

August 21, 1959 

declaring Hawaii 

to be the 50th 

state. 

* The third 

Friday in August 

is observed as 

a state holiday 

in Hawaii each 

year.Source: 

http://home. 

hawaii.rr.com/ 

hawaiianweb/ 

holiday05.html. 


SKAgIT BLuES FESTIVAL 

The Conway Muse presents the 2nd annual Skagit Blues Festival at 

5pm on our huge outdoor stage. Starring two incredibly entertaining 

performers, Blue-eyed Soul, Gospel-flavored R&B, Roadhouse 

Rock!!! Tommy Castro and the Painkillers: “A gifted lead guitarist 

firmly in touch with his lyrical voice, Castro writes an alluring blend 

of straight ahead blues and Memphis-style soul.” - Blues Revue. 

Tommy’s 14th album release, Hard Believer, won the coveted BMA 

award in 2010 for Contemporary Blues Album of the Year. The Mark 

DuFresne Band: Dufresne’s work on the chromatic harmonica is 

considered as some of the most innovative in Blues music, and 

his skill at circular breathing consistenly leaves audiences amazed. 

The Washington Blues Society has awarded him best vocalist, 

songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist. Advance 

tickets are $25 at www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/261358 

and at the Conway Muse during opening hours 5-11pm. Wed-Sun. 

Festival seating limited to 150, this event will sure to sell out, arrive 

early for best seats down front. Grounds open at 3pm. All ages. This 

is Tommy Castro’s only Washington appearance before heading to 

Canada and then on to Norway and Ireland. Rain or shine - in the 

Renaissance Room if inclement weather. The Muse is a big white 

barn at the west end of Main Street in Conway. 


CALENDAR 

OF EVENTS 

COMING 

SOON: 

AUGUST 25 

CAMANO 

VIEW DASH 

AUGUST 25-26 

PORT SUSAN 

SLOW FOOD 

MUSIC 

FESTIVAL 


SELAh SERVICE 

A special outdoor service featuring music, readings and silent 

prayer. Led by Jeff Johnson with violinist, Wendy Goodwin. 7pm 

at St. Aidan’s Garden Stage, 1318 E. State Hwy. 532, Camano Island 

(360) 629-3969. Childcare provided. 


STAR pARTY 

Teen Program. 8pm at Camano Island Library. Bob Scott from the 

Island County Astronomical Society will show us what we can expect 

to see when we go outside to view the stars. Pizza and Power- 

Point at 8 pm, star viewing around 9 pm. 


TOCATO TANgO 

Open dance in the Parlor with a hot 4-piece tango band. (Pay what 

you can). 8pm at the Conway Muse. 


2

CLASSES & 

WORKSHOPS 

Intro to Drawing / Painting “Plants and Gardens”: Beatrix Potter 

style at Shambala Farm, Sat Aug. 11: Art instructor Bobbi Samples 

will show you how to draw botanicals using pencils, pen and/or 

watercolors. Learn how to draw what you see, add your own style, 

and start a Gardeners or Wildplant Journal. Teens-adult class 

12pm-2pm, FREE farm tour at 2, then child-teens 3-5PM. Parent/ 

child grouping encouraged at either class. Suggested donation 

$20/student (+ small supply cost or bring your own). 395E North 

Camano Dr. RSVP 360-387-4110 or Bobbi at 425 508 2931. 

A Girlfriend, a cookie and a paintbrush. A new class offered at 

the new ‘Guilded Gallery’. Join us on August 15th from either 11-1 

or 2-4. This is the perfect girlfriend gathering. A make and take 

class. All materials provided. Gallery is located at 8700 271st in 

Stanwood. This is a folk art style of painting techniques applied to 

wood that your instructors; Cindy Ellinger and Patti Pontikis will assist 

you with. Stop by the gallery to choose your project from two 

styles of birdhouse plaques or an angel. The cost of each kit is $35. 

If you have further questions call Cindy at 360-631-0326. Join us 

for an afternoon of creativity. And, cookies will be served. 

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 our website at www.camanofire.com for class info. 

STRANgE 

FACT: 

Sally debuts 

(as an infant) 

in the Peanuts 

cartoon strip 

on August 23, 

1959 

Dichroic/Italian Fused Glass Join us for a unique experience of making 

a beautiful fused glass pendant that you can be proud to call 

your own work of art. Taking place on Thursday September 13th 

from 2 pm to 4 pm at the new ‘A Guilded Gallery’, formerly the Gallery 

By the Bay. The gallery is at 8700 271st in Stanwood. Cost for 

the class is $35 with an additional $10 for materials and kiln time. 

Stop by the gallery to sign up for your class. The husband and wife 

team of Patti Pontikis and Dick Meske are your instructors. This is a 

great class to call out your creative spirit with a friend. Call Patti at 

360-387-5267 if you have questions. 

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. 

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“Our goal is to provide you & your family with 

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

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MEETINGS 

and CLUBS 

Toastmasters International meets August 15th, 7:15-8:30 a m. in 

the social room at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 

7430 276th St. NW. For more information, contact Jane, 425- 231- 

4517 or Eleanor, 629-3499. 

Camano Island Library Friends meeting August 23 at 7pm. 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. 

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

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

606 Arrowhead Road. No need to pre-register, just come on by! 

This class meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. – Rita Ballard, 

C.Ht. 360-915-2910. 

The 10th District Republicans meet every fourth Monday of the 

month at 7PM at the Stanwood Library. Please feel free to stop 

in and see what we’re up to. We always welcome your “two cents 

worth”, especially during election season. 

This page 

contains 

information 

on meetings, 

clubs, and 

events that 

occur on an 

ongoing or 

regular basis. 

PFLAG Meeting: The Stanwood-Camano PFLAG Satellite Support 

Group will meet on Thursday August 16th at 7 pm in the public meeting 

room of the S-C library. GLBT persons, their friends, families and 

allies are invited to attend this meeting for a conversation in an atmosphere 

of acceptance and safety. Interested persons may contact Pat 

Clark (360-631-0703) or Kathy Reim (360-856-4676) for more info. 

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 (July 19), 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. 

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. 

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NATURE NOTES 

“These trees 

are almost 

impossible to 

transplant so 

don’t try to dig 

up a healthy 

one. Transplant 

attempts & the 

fact that they 

are extremely 

sensitive to 

pollution, are 

threatening 

the species’ 

survival.” 


ThE BEAuTIFuL mADRONES OF CAmANO ISLAND 

“Many years ago when I first graduated from college, I lived in 

Sacramento, California, on a street named Madrona Avenue. At 

the time I had no idea what the word “Madrona” meant. It is not 

a tree one finds in Montana or Eastern Washington where I had 

spent much of my life. But here on Camano Island I was delighted 

to discover and learn about this attractive and remarkable evergreen. 

Once you have seen the tree, you will find it is quite easy 

to recognize. The long leaves are shiny and leatherlike. The bark 

is paper thin. In young trees the bark is chartreuse in color. As 

the tree matures the bark becomes a smooth reddish-brown. It 

typically peels away or flakes off the trunk and branches, revealing 

the silken smooth layer beneath. In spring the Madrone is magnificent 

with its pinkish-white clusters of urn shaped flowers that 

somewhat resemble lily-of-the-valley. Bright orange-red berries 

follow, ripening in the fall. They often still adorn the tree at Christmas. 

The bluffs of Camano Island State Park provide a fine habitat 

for Madrone. Here the soil is coarsely textured and well drained. 

The site also provides good sun exposure for much of the day. The 

tree was probably first called Crespi Madrono by Father Juan Crespi 

in California in the late eighteenth century. Madrono means 

“strawberry tree” in Spanish and the padre likened it to the Spanish-Mediterranean 

strawberry tree. He may also have felt that it 

looked like it belonged in the warmer Mediterranean climate. But 

as noted botanist Dr. Arthur Kruckeberg* noted at a Stanwood 

lecture, our climate is in reality similar to that of the Mediterranean. 

The Madrone is a member of the Heath family. Its genus 

and species name is Arbutus menziesii. It was so named in honor 

of Archibald Menzies, a naturalist who visited the Northwest coast 

several times in the late 1780’s. Many of our British Columbia 

neighbors and native plant students refer to the tree commonly 

as Arbutus rather than Madrone or Pacific madrone. The leaves 

and bark of the Madrone have been valued as having astringent 

qualities. Its wood has been historically valued in fashioning various 

items from spoons to boat keels. It is considered a good wood 

for furniture making, but has not been used much commercially in 

this manner. The wood has also been used successfully in charcoal 

production. The beauty of the trees makes them desirable additions 

to well-drained yard or landscaping sites. However, some 

may find their habit of constantly dropping their leaves too messy 

for manicured yards. Their best habitat is probably where they are 

often found in the wild – at the edge of the bluff where their falling 

leaves are not a cleanup problem.” – Pat Nash, Beach Watcher. 

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SENIOR 

HAPPENINGS 

ThE CAmANO CENTER 

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

Camano Center trips: 

Pike Place Market, August 16th. Enjoy late summer produce and 

flowers, and everything else the Market has to offer! $15 for Center 

members, $20 for non-members. Pay by August 3rd. 

Whale Watching Cruise and Friday Harbor August 20th. An all 

day event. Lunch included onboard before arriving at Friday Harbor. 

Two hours in Friday Harbor and then return by 5:30 pm to the 

docks. Price includes transportation and cruise with lunch. $107 

members, $115 non-members. 

Granville Island August 28th. B.C. Canada bound! Our annual pilgrimage 

to the Island to the North. Enjoy the great Market and 

sea air. Bring your passport or enhanced drivers license. Members 

$30/Non-Members $35. Please pay by August 16th. 

STANWOOD COmmuNITY & SENIOR CENTER 

AND ThE CENTER COuRT ThRIFT STORE 

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

The Center at Stanwood provides a number of services & activities. 

They include the following: Room Rentals * Breakfast, Lunch 

and Dinner Cafe* Trips * Salon Services * Massage Therapy * Thrift 

Store*Community Events * Educational Classes for Adults and Children 

* Senior Housing * Senior Medical Transportation through 

LEAP (Life Enhancement Assistance Program). Check us out! 

Interior / Exterior 

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LEGAL LINGO 

Legal Lingo is 

a new feature 

page of 

information 

by Anthony 

DiPietro, 

Attorney 

at Law 

360-926-8218 

ORAL CONTRACTS By: Anthony DiPietro, Attorney at Law 

“I once had a logger and his son come into my office with a complaint 

about a logging project that had gone bad. Upon questioning 

it appeared that this agreement dealt with the logging of hundreds 

of acres of timber worth many thousands of dollars. I asked to see 

the contract and they just look at me like I was an idiot. These two 

pilgrims had actually commenced to log thousands of dollars worth 

of timber over hundreds of acres of land on a handshake. As I was 

pulling myself up from the floor and pulling my chair back into place 

I asked them just what planet they had come from. The answer was 

less than informative. So was the “contract” valid Is there such a 

thing as an “oral” contract Absent certain vital questions this case 

raised, like the requirement that all contracts dealing in land or real 

property must be in writing, the answer is yes. Oral contracts are 

indeed valid if certain requirements are met. The problem, and it’s 

a big one, is that there is nothing to formalize or memorialize your 

agreement. Thus, when the deal goes bad, as many do, you end up 

in a “swearing contest” where both sides swear to tell the truth and 

each testifies in a different manner. The parties then must call witnesses 

to testify as to what they heard or saw. The trial of such a case 

can go on for many days and cost thousands of dollars more than it 

would have if a well drafted written agreement had been prepared. 

I’ve had many clients tell me they are entering into a partnership 

with friends and don’t need a contract. After all, they are just buying 

a home to fix up and resell. They have been friends for years and are 

going to chip in for the down payment and all will be fine. So I ask a 

few questions. Are you each paying the same amount for the down 

payment If not, are you going to divide the proceeds equally Who 

is going to do the work Who is going to supervise the work Will 

the supervisor get a bigger share of the profits If the deal shows a 

loss, how will the losses be divided And the questions go on and on. 

Sooner or later the client realizes that something better be in writing 

to make sure everyone is on the same page and there are no issues 

unresolved. The reader can imagine what lengths an attorney must 

go to in an effort to “prove” his client’s side of the case if the agreement 

is not in writing. Are you contemplating a business deal with a 

soon-to-be ex-friend Get it in writing and have it done by someone 

well versed in business matters who will ask the right questions.” 

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! 

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 

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Moonshine 

Wisdom & Wit 

RETIREmENT FOR DummIES 

by Jack Archibald 

“I got a lot of retired neighbors. You see em walking the dog 17 

times a day or mowing lawn 3 times a week or driving to town 2 

times a day. They’re not acclimated yet to days on end, empty as 

a TV, that they have to fill up every morning all over again. 

Retirement, as I’ve known since I took mine at age 27 or so, is no 

easy job. Folks wait most of their lives to get to that stage of life, 

not really imagining the reality of it, just hungering for a cessation 

of their hellish jobs. They think VACATION! Years of it. They 

think a really long weekend. Drink a few beers, watch some ball 

games, clean the garage. They don’t think of what happens 

when the garage IS clean, the ballgames aren’t on everyday, 

and a few beers becomes incipient alcoholism. Their wives do. 

They never imagined, though, that retirement meant having to 

share the house, share the days, share their old privacy. 

I know: I should write a Self-Help book on Retirement. Save 

some marriages, save the neighborhood, even save some lives. 

Get rich doing it too. But … as I said, I’m retired. Not exactly 

looking to start a career at my advanced age. Probably be Chapter 

One. Or my epitaph. 

Story by Jack 

Archibald. 

For further 

moonshine 

wisdom and wet 

powder wit, 

check out the 

SKEETER DADDLE 

DIARIES at 

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Retirement’s a tricky act. It’s not really institutionalized indolence. 

It’s actually learning how to create your day. Day after 

day. Week after week. Year after …. Okay, you get it. But a lot 

of my neighbors don’t. Course, they don’t have my advantage 

of many decades of trial and terror. Mostly terror, sure, but you 

spend as much time as me figuring out Time Management as 

an Art Form, you got a leg or three up on the poor schnook who 

stops the 8 hour, 5 day a week regimen, bam! And then hopes 

to just live out the remaining years in the Lazy Boy with a remote 

and a faithful missuz who maybe isn’t ready to be a 24 

hour maid service or an indentured servant. Gonna be trouble, 

guaranteed! Gonna be stress, high blood pressure, the inevitable 

heart attack. For some of them, retirement might be a little 

more ominous than a trip to Maui. If boredom doesn’t kill em, 

the missuz might. “ 

Karen & Gene 

Eidsness, 

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WATERFRONT $389,000 

Beautiful north island, high bluff property with a wide open 

view and a classic tri-level cabin. Great price for propertyoriginally 

3 lots combined to total 1.43 acres, partially fenced 

and wooded for privacy. Community beach and boat launch. 

#375190 


Sandy beaches of the Country Club just off the deck of this 

great Camano home. Open floor plan is perfect for enjoying 

friends or taking in the water, wildlife and Mt Baker views. 

Part time or year round, the easy care landscape is a bonus! 

Versatile garage passes through to the beach. #285363 

MULTI-GEN $409,000 

Wonderful setup-two homes combined for 4300+asf with 4 

bedrooms/3.75 baths. Double kitchens, dens, living and rec 

rooms. Attached garage plus detached garage with shop and 

office space. Nice 4.82 acres with small barn, fenced 

playground, greenhouse and gardens. #346891 


Offering privacy and view this lovely home is perched above a 

fabulous beach on Camano. Parked out 1.25 acres with 

gazebo and BBQ area plus a trail down to the waterfront. 

Roomy 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths, sizeable kitchen, 1800 asf and 

a nice patio to soak in the sun or enjoy the view. #384076 

CAMANO ISLAND $220,000 

Log home on 1.25 acres with a detached garage, additional 2 

room/bath studio and storage building. Lots of options for 

the handyperson-deck, drywall and roof have had 

improvements but some cosmetic work needed. Close to the 

State Park and beaches. #383945 


Located on Camano’s west side, with 40 feet of prime 

beachfront, 3 bedroom home would make a great getaway or 

remodel into your dream home. Roomy yard slopes down to 

bulkhead and stairs to the beach-great place to relax and 

enjoy the sun and waves. #378871 


Priced to sell! Beautifully appointed 1485 asf north Camano 

home on the water. Spectacular western views of Saratoga 

Passage, boats, whales and Whidbey Island. Nice deck, boat 

davit and stairs to the beach from the bulkhead. #367859 

VIEW HOME $325,000 

Tranquil bluff above the beach is the setting for this newly 

upgraded Camano cabin. Big deck to enjoy the views of 

sunsets, boats and snow-tipped Olympic mountains. Lower 

level roughed in-will need some finish work. Two car garage 

and beach access. #377590 

EVERETT $349,000 

Newer duplex in convenient downtown Everett. Corner lot 

provides extra parking. Each unit has 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths 

with a large living room, kitchen with dining, laundry and 

single car garage plus parking space. Covered porches and 

decks, fully fenced. #322450 

Camano Island | Country Club 

1283 Elger Bay Rd 

360/387-3411 


Stunning interior at this beautiful beach home on the west 

side of Camano. Lots of wood & windows, vaulted ceilings, 

master with private veranda and fireplace. Easy care 

landscape just off the deck and a mooring buoy for your boat 

out front. Fabulous views-eagles, boats, mtns! #338404 

Stanwood | Next to Bartell Drugs 

7359 267th St NW 

360/629-8233 

VIEW HOME $259,000 

Wonderful views of the Olympics and boats from this west 

side home in Camano Shores. Has a fabulous deck with built 

in hot tub overlooking Saratoga Passage. Beautiful interior 

with a wide open floor plan and large kitchen. New siding, 

roof and exterior paint and a great price! #122656 

Camano Island | Terry’s Corner 

818 N Sunrise Blvd 

360/387-4663 

ROCKY POINT $445,000 

Gorgeous island Craftsman 4 BR designed by John Robinson 

with lovely western views. Energy efficient solid concrete 

walls. Hardwoods, master suite with deck, great covered 

porch and extra living area on lower level. Lot is treed nicely - 

with concrete paths and a stone fountain. #385126 

www.camanorealestate.com 

www.facebook.com/CamanoLife 

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LIBRARY NEWS 

KEEPING THE ISLAND INFORMED 

ABOUT LIBRARY EVENTS 

Camano Island 

Library, 

Terry’s Corner 

848 N. Sunrise 

Blvd., Camano 

Island 

(360) 387-5150 

We have calendars, a webpage and listings in the Crab Cracker 

too, but we’ve added one more tool to help us advertise library 

events at the Camano Island Library Pilot Project. With financial 

support from the Camano Island Library Friends, we have a brand 

new information sign outside the Library. Mortenson Sign came 

up with the design after consulting with the Sno-Isle Libraries inhouse 

graphics team, and we think they did a great job! 

–Photo and story by David Menard. 

Mon: 1-5 

Tues: 10-7 

Wed: 10-7 

Thu: 10-7 

Fri: 10-5 

Sat: 10-5 

Sun: Closed 

NEW 

LOCATION 

Family Owned & Operated 

360-629-9604 

www.darrowscarpet.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 


LOCAL POEMS 

& STORIES 

DREAMT ABOUT AN ANIMAL 

A wild cat represents your ambition. A bird represents freedom. A 

dog represents your relationships. A horse represents self confidence. 

A cat represents your sensual side. – Mary Ann Wells. 

AUGUST LOVE 

Poem by Mary Ann Wells 

My memory 

Dream summer days 

Lazy afternoons 

Bussing flies 

And mosquitos in Missouri 

Eat you alive 

Summer showers 

Yellow flowers 

Barbecues and S’mores 

Sunset hues, long lake moon 

Warm evenings lure a song 

Of crickets humming loud and long 

Moonlit porches, you and me 

A love seat 

My husband and me! 

Summer bliss. 

Bonnie's Best Bet Batter 

Wild Alaskan Salmon & Cod 

Available at Camano Island 

Marketplace at Terry’s Corner 

Bonnie Brindle 

360-387-7685 

Bonniesbestbetbatter.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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classiFied 

listings 

YOU CAN 

HAVE YOUR 

GARAGE 

SALE LISTED 

IN THIS 

SECTION 

FOR FREE! 

Email us your info 

thecrabcracker@ 

wavecable.com 

FOR SALE 

Livingston Dinghy for sale 9 ‘ 125.00. Call 360-387-2039. 

Pictures and picture frames under $25 and baskets 50% off at 2nd Chance 

Thrift Store on Camano Island, 1335 E SR 532. 

FREE 

3 male kittens, looking for good homes. 425.344.8554 

FOUND 

Female Tabby Cat Small, very frightened- Needs home! found on Camano 

Island. Call 360-629-3006. 

GARAGE / ESTATE / YARD SALES 

One Day Estate Sale-TOOLS, Log splitter, Freezer, garage stuff, collectibles, 

Complete Oak Whiskey Barrels. Aug 10, 9am 492 Partridge Lane, Camano 

Island. Pictures at www.alleycatantique.com 

Multi-Family Sale. Furniture, household items, kitchen items, too much 

to list. August 11 &12, 8am – 4pm 273rd ave NW, Stanwood – Between 

Josephine’s and Stanwood Elementary. 

Multi-Family Garage Sale Lots of furniture, household items, baby clothes 

and gear and misc. 3901 324th St NW, Stanwood, August 10-11, 9am-4pm. 

Extra large barn/yard/multi family sale! Seadoo, large cabin cruiser boat 

& trailer, guy stuff, household misc., antique Singer sewing machines, antique 

wire recorder, vintage radio, kitchen misc., kids toys & clothes, lots of 

useful items, something for everyone...really! Fri-Sat, August 10 & 11 from 

9-5. Lake Ketchum area just off 76th Ave NW. 

Estate Sale: 279 Meadow Drive, CamaLoch, August 10 & 11, 9 to 4. 

Sunset West Community Garage Sale: 8:30am – 3:30 pm August 10-12. 

Drive all the way up the hill and search the multiple household sales for 

that missing item you’ve been looking for. 

GARAGE SALE at 30526 76th Ave NW, Stanwood on Saturday, August 11, 9 

-4:00. 50 plus years of tools, antiques, furniture, household, books, etc. 

Estate Sale- Aug. 16, 17, and 18th. 9am to 4pm. Antique furniture, collectables, 

tools, houshold items. Too much to list! 364 Forest Glen Ln. Camano 

Island. Cash Only. 

Friday Only: Aug 17 9A-4P No early birds! New Goodies--plus--7ft tall fixture 

for ribbon/wrap/fabric, giant roll cello w/cutter/holder, bolt ribbon, 

baskets, paper goods, kitchen stuff, stools. 836 Rocky Point Dr, Camano. 

Garage Sale Award winning photographer/retired attorney, downsizing 

sale. August 18 & 19 (Sat and Sun), 9AM--3PM. 40’ X 45’ out-building 

full of furniture, antiques, indoor/outdoor arts, frames, tool, camping stuff, 

misc. household items. 3765 S.E. Camano Dr. (1.5 miles south of Tyee Grocery) 

Please park on street. 

Multi-Family Garage Sale: Friday August 24th & Saturday August 25th. 9 

AM – 3 PM 284th & 71st Drive NW in Stanwood. 

HELP WANTED 

Camano Island Fitness is looking to hire Physical Therapist and Personal 

Trainer. Please email resume to: coachdawn@camafit.com 


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 

HELP WANTED (continued) 

Local non-profit Thrift Store now hiring part-time manager. Position is 

a 6 month interim, with possibility of permanent employment. Approximately 

23 hours a week. Salary D.O.E. Send letter of interest with resume 

to: P.O. box 1285, Stanwood, WA 98292. 

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 

Shambala Permaculture Farm, organic Produce Farm Stand + Edible Perennials 

+ Fresh Bread 5 minutes from Stanwood! Food Forest Gardens, 

woodland Nursery TH/FRI/SAT 10-5P w/2PM Farm tour incl. livestock. www. 

ShambalaFarm.com 395E North Camano Dr., Camano. 360-387-4110. 

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 / FOR LEASE 

Clean, Cheery, Carriage House for Rent: Private, peaceful setting on the 

south east side of the island with a view of Port Susan & Mt. Baker. Maximum 

occupancy 2. 850 sq ft, large one bedroom with walk-in closet. $850/ 

month, includes utilities & wireless internet. Extra charge of $40 a month 

from October-March. $400 damage deposit & first month’s rent required & 

a background check (paid for by renter). Email suziparks@hotmail.com or 

call 425-350-6510 (9am-9pm) for more info. 

Office space for lease in busy Naturopathic Clinic. Massage therapist also 

wanted. 360 629-2222. 

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. 

Windermere Real Estate / CIR 

Rental Center for Both 

Owners & Tenants 

in Greater Stanwood 

& Camano Island 

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 


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STANWOOD 

SILVANA 

KAYAK POINT, 

WARM BEACH, 

7 LAKES 


MAP OF CAMANO ISLAND 

STANWOOD 


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ARTISTS OF 

THE WEEK 

A group of 

writers from 

Camano Island 

have brought 

their talent 

together and 

will showcase 

their books 

at the Port 

Susan Farmers 

Market in 

Stanwood. 

Their combined 

books 

represent a 

wide variety 

of fiction, 

non-fiction and 

memoir. These 

are the writers 

who will 

be available 

throughout 

the scheduled 

market days: 

CAMANO ISLAND WRITERS SHOWCASE 

Mary Ann Hayes was born and raised in Spokane, attended Eastern 

Washington University, then relocated to the Northwest where 

she raised a family with Patrick, her husband of 38 years. Growing 

up, her summers were spent at a mountain lake in Northern Idaho 

where the seeds for Adeline, her first published novel, flourished 

into a heartfelt tale of an old woman’s love for God, nature, and family. 

Her second novel, A Friend like Frank, is a contemporary romantic 

comedy available as an e-book through Amazon and will soon 

be available in print as well. The sequel, The Trouble with Tony, is 

scheduled to be available in print as well as in e-book format before 

the end of the year. Judith (Judy) Kirscht was born and raised in Chicago, 

raised her family in Michigan, taught writing at the Universities 

of Michigan and University of California, Santa Barbara before 

retiring to Camano Island to devote herself to her first love—writing 

fiction. She’s now celebrating the publication of two novels: Nowhere 

Else to Go, about a college town and school torn apart by the 

civil rights movement, and The Inheritors, the story of an ethnicallymixed 

woman whose discovery of her heritage in an abandoned 

Chicago mansion threatens her first great love. Betty McCadden, a 

native Washingtonian, has lived on Camano Island for the last seven 

years. She graduated from the University of Washington and earned 

a Master’s Degree in Education from Seattle Pacific University, then 

worked as a School Counselor in Snohomish for 22 years. She retired 

in 2006 after surviving a bout of cancer. She wasn’t expected 

to “make it through the first year” but did, in part because she found 

ways to enjoy life. Thinking of 101 reasons why she should enjoy being 

bald gave her a light hearted approach to looking at death. As a 

consequence, she has published her first book, 101 Benefits of Being 

Bald, along with Bev Paulson, her neighbor and illustrator, and 

her partner, Len Hoover, who did the computer work. The book is a 

whimsical, but poignant look at cancer. Mary E. Trimble A prolific 

writer, Trimble draws on personal experiences including purser and 

ship’s diver aboard the tall ship, M.S. Explorer, two years with the 

Peace Corps in West Africa, and a 13,000-mile South Pacific sailing 

trip aboard their Bristol 40, Impunity. Her latest work, Tubob: Two 

Years in West Africa with the Peace Corps, is a memoir. Trimble’s latest 

novel, Tenderfoot, a romantic suspense with a sub-plot of the 

1980 Mount St. Helens eruption, won Finalist in the Western Writers 

of America SPUR awards in 2010. Her coming-of-age novels, 

Rosemount and McClellan’s Bluff have been met with enthusiastic 

acclaim. McClellan’s Bluff was the EPIC 2004 Winner for Young Adult 

Fiction. Trimble lives on Camano Island with her husband, Bruce. 


BUSINESS 

SPOTLIGHT 

The incredible 

batter and 

succulent 

seafood is now 

available at 

Camano Island 

Marketplace at 

Terry’s Corner. 

(Bonnie is 

pictured center) 

FISH & CHIPS & WILD ALASKAN SEAFOOD! 

Bonnie Brindle’s award winning batter is now a mix. This incredible 

mix is being brought back to you along with Wild Alaskan Seafood. 

Bonnie’s Best Bet Batter has a history all its own. I grew up 

in the Pacific Northwest and have lived on Camano Island since I 

was young. I was very fortunate to partner with my husband Don 

Brindle, a seafood industry expert, and together we took our passion 

for seafood and opened Brindles Marketplace on Camano Island. 

What comes with a great seafood market Great Fish & Chips! 

It took 13 special spices, several years, and a lot of taste testing to 

develop a batter that brings out the best in any seafood. In fact the 

batter brings out the best in many foods. But the goal was to make 

an incredible recipe to make the best Fish & Chips anywhere, and 

it did just that! Bonnie’s Best Bet Batter has been made famous by 

countless customers and fishermen from Camano and Stanwood. 

Thank you! Also achieving accolades was the premium Wild Alaska 

Seafood offered at Brindle’s. It’s back with succulent salmon filets 

and cod loins that are among the highest levels of omega-3 fatty 

acids that come from Alaska. The benefits of Omega-3s are compelling 

reasons to eat wild seafood. Look for the Famous Betting 

Fish Artwork by Dan Koffman on the Bonnies Best Bet Batter packaging 

and the glistening flash frozen Alaskan salmon and cod loins 

for that “JUST Caught Freshness.” www.Bonniesbestbetbatter.com 

SHINE THIS SUMMER 

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 


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CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK: 

Ronin is a 2 year old Boston Terrier mix. Ronin is 

a well behaved boy who loves to go on walks and 

play ball. He knows some commands and has been 

around children. He is house broken and looking for 

someone to be is best friend. If you are interested in 

meeting this sweet boy please visit him in person. 

Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA): 

198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island. 

360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.org 

NOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK: 

Mama is a sweet, talkative girl who loves attention 

and will play fetch! Mama and her buddy Sid have 

lived together their whole lives & are looking for a 

new place to call home. Sid is a friendly and mellow 

guy who loves to lounge. If you have room in 

your heart and home, you could not ask for a more 

friendly pair of felines. 

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

31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood. 

(360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org. 


FISHING 

REPORT 

“While crabbing has not been the windfall it was last year, it is 

still by and large a good season. If you’re having trouble getting 

the limits you’re used to, the best advice is to drop your pots 

deeper(around 80-100 feet) because many of the shallow keepers 

got scooped up by tribal and commercial fishers earlier last 

month. 

While Coho is indeed open around Camano, chances of hitting 

them are pretty slim until mid-late August simply because they’re 

not quite here yet. 

Important season updates to know: 

Sturgeon are now catch and release in the Puget Sound until September 

1st 

Crabbing is open Thurs-Monday until 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 

Area 9 opens for Chinook, Sockeye and Coho(release Chum and 

wild Chinook) July 16 - Aug. 31. Daily limit of 2 combined, Chinook 

must be 22” minimum. 

Areas 8-1 & 8-2 are open Aug. 1- Oct. 31 for Salmon, release Chinook. 

Daily limit of 2 combined, no min. size. 

STRANGE 

FACT: 

Johnny Cash 

was an avid 

quilter. 

Area 7, Open for Chinook August 1-Sept 30 

Area 7, Keep Hatchery or Wild Chinook August 1-Sept 30 

– Joshua Flickner 

Elger Bay Grocery 

www.elgerbaygrocery.com 


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KID’S KORNER 

STRANGE 

FACT: 

“Bingo,” which is 

spelled/clapped 

repeatedly in 

the traditional 

children’s song, 

is actually the 

name of the 

man - not the 

dog. 

DID YOU KNOW 

If you’re feeling thirsty, you’re already mildly dehydrated Relying on thirst as a 

reminder to take a drink leaves you at risk for dehydration. So to be sure your kids are 

OK, look for these other signs, instead, which can indicate that a child is dehydrated: 

• Dizziness • Dry mouth • Cessation of sweating • Irritability • Lethargy • Fatigue 

• Dark yellow urine • Anuria (lack of urine) for 12 hours (or 6 hours for infants) 

• Tearless crying • Sunken eyes 

www.health.howstuffworks.com 


Help kids avoid becoming dehydrated by reminding them to drink often throughout 

the day. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends drinking about every 

20 minutes if kids are active in sports, about five ounces is right for a kid weighing 88 

pounds. Water and sports drinks (drinks that contain electrolytes) are the best options 

for hydrating kids -- avoid sodas, juice and other fruit drinks. The National Alliance 

for Youth Sports recommends choosing beverages that contain 100 mg (or more) of 

sodium and 28 mg (or more) of potassium in an 8-ounce serving (if choosing sports 

drinks, watch out for high sugar content). – www.health.howstuffworks.com 


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Community 

Information 

CRABBY 

COMMENT: 

“It was such a 

nice surprise to 

have our picture 

and write 

up about our 

Holiday Open 

House & Ladies 

Night Out. 

We had a bunch 

of customers 

telling us they 

saw the ad 

in the CRAB 

CRACKER!! 

Yeah!! Thank 

you for supporting 

local business 

and our 

community. 

Sincerely, 

Marybeth & 

Julie Sande” 

SEATTLE MARINERS TICKETS WITH BUS 

TO & FROM STANWOOD 

for Saturday, August 18th. $40 each. Stadium section 108. 44 tickets 

were purchased and a charter bus has been arranged for the 

local Lions club. However, we have not been able to fill all the 

seats. As of this writing we have 18 empty seats/tickets. This is 

a at cost price as no one is making any money, except, of course, 

the Mariners. The seating is in the first level, behind first base. The 

apposing team is the Minnesota Twins (who have a worse record 

then the Mariners). Game begins at 6pm. Charter bus leaves Stanwood 

at 4pm sharp, and returns to Stanwood following the game. 

To purchase tickets, please call Dennis Roberts at (360) 387-9024. 

STANWOOD CAMANO COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE 

In celebration of the National Day of Service and Remembrance 

that commemorates September 11th, a food drive for the Stanwood 

and Camano Island area will run from September 10th 

through the 15th in support of all three local food banks: Stanwood 

Camano Food Bank, His Pantry at Camano Chapel, The Food 

Closet at the Warm Beach Community Church. Your business can 

help in any of the following ways: • Spread the word! Announce 

at your meetings, and post on your web-sites. • Adopt an item or 

two from the wish list. Some needed items aren’t donated because 

they are more expensive. • Have your own mini food drive between 

now and September 15th. • Come up with your own ideas for collection. 

Please consider displaying a poster (provided to you) stating 

that your business will be a deposit site for donations during 

the week of September 10th through 15th. Flyers announcing the 

Food Drive will be provided to you on September 1st. Donations 

will then be picked up on Saturday, September 15th , or on your 

last open day of business that week. Questions Contact David 

and Cyndy Thompson, Stanwood Cupcakes, 360-926-8241, davidt@wavecable.com, 

cyndyt@wavecable.com. 


Community 

Information 

MORGAN’S TALE’S USED BOOK STORE 

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! 

If you love books, this is the place for you! We are looking for volunteers 

to staff our book store Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. 

No prior experience is necessary, we will train you to sort, clean, 

alphabetize, shelf and sell books! The Stanwood Camano Community 

Resource Center and Morgan’s Tale’s Used Book Store is temporarily 

located at Stanwood Towne Center, 9322 271st NW, Suite 

A-9. For more information please contact Janet at 360-629-5257, 

janet@stanwoodcamanoresources.org. 

9-11 DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOOD DRIVE 2012 

AAA Camano Heated Storage is proud to participate in this year’s 

collection that will benefit all three local area food banks! Please 

bring your non-perishable food items to our office to help with 

this very worthy cause! Your donations are welcome through September 

15, 2012. Thank you very much for your support! 

STRANGE 

FACT: 

Famed 

frontiersman 

Daniel Boone 

never wore a 

coonskin cap. 

THE CAMANO ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

CHILI CHOWDER COOK OFF COMMITTEE 

is looking for volunteers. This will be the 17th year for this event 

and it will be held on Saturday, November 10 from 3-7pm at the 

Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. There are a number of ways 

you can help with one of the most popular events on the island. 

Our first planning meeting of the year will be held Tuesday, August 

7 at noon at the Camano Island Marketplace (upstairs) and anyone 

interested in helping is welcome to attend. If you are unable to attend 

the meeting but are still interested in helping, please contact 

Karen Daum at 360-629-7136 or chamber@camanoisland.org. 

WANTED: 

Camano Arts Assoc. is looking for an individual with project management 

experience to serve as the Studio Tour Director for the 

2012-13 season. Skills in public relations, advertising and fund 

raising are key elements. Specific details (job description and 

salary) are available by contacting Ray Fossum at 425-478-0777. 

Resume required. 

Summer is here and its not too late 

to get your body in shape! 

10% OFF for Movement Arts students for 6 month and 1 year 

memberships and personal training. 

• Cardio • Machines • Free Weights 

• Personal Training • Nutritional Counseling 

• Specialized Senior Fitness Programs 

360-387-9500 

370 N. East Camano Dr. #4, Camano Island • camafit.com 


• Specializing in Post-rehab Therapy Programs 

Ask about our new member specials 

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Community 

Information 

CRABBY 

COMMENT: 

“The community 

enjoys your 

publication and 

I thank you for 

raising awareness 

of all events in 

the community.” 

-Jill Wubbenhorst, 

Stanwood Library 

GREAT FOOD, SUN FILLED ENVIRONMENT, 

AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY 

Where can you find all these At the Camano Center of course. 

We feature home cooked meals for the community on Monday, 

Wednesday and Friday. This is not institutional food. On any given 

day, you may find homemade roasted tomato focaccia or an 

amazing local berry tart. The menus vary from month to month. 

One day in August we have a Patty Melt with Grilled Onions and 

Swiss Cheese, and homemade Raspberry Cheesecake for dessert. 

We also feature a different theme dinner every month. On August 

22, we will be having a Mandarin Chinese luncheon. All of this in a 

beautiful sun-filled dining room. Need to catch up on your Vitamin 

D Come visit our dining room, floor to ceiling windows and there 

is always glorious sun here, even on our dark winter days. Our gardens 

are lovingly tended by our talented master gardeners. This is 

a great opportunity to meet our neighbors and enjoy a delicious 

meal all for $4. We are also interested in expanding the program in 

the fall. For those in the community who are housebound we offer 

the same hot meals delivered to your home by our volunteers. 

This is a great service and we are currently accepting volunteer applications 

for all positions. We have a great staff working hard and 

loving it for our community. Come join the party!! For more info, 

please contact Nancy Martineau 387-0222. 

“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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Community 

Information 

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS 

In November 2011 Camano Island Fire & Rescue (CIFR) began a 

campaign to bring on board more Volunteer Firefighters. On July 

24, seven new volunteers took their oath of office and received 

their CIFR Badges. Those new volunteers are: Eli Sanders, Matthew 

Brown, Aaron Hayes, Jessica Walline, John Ranger, Dennis 

Wischmeier. And Jeffrey Glaspy. Additionally, Eric Parrish, who 

already had his Firefighter I and EMT rating, joined the CIFR volunteer 

ranks. Now that this class has graduated CIFR is reaching 

out to the community to enlist more volunteers. A new class is 

currently scheduled to convene with an Orientation on September 

13. Maintaining a robust number of the emergency response team 

is paramount to the safety and efficiency of both the Firefighters 

and the citizens of Camano Island. Our thanks and gratitude go 

out to all members of CIF&R, and right now especially to our new 

volunteers. If you have interest in being a member, contact the Administration 

office at 360 387-1512. – Barbara Garnett. 

STRANGE 

FACT: 

The “M” on 

M&M’s candies 

were stenciled 

by hand 

until WWII 

labor shortages 

forced the 

confectioner to 

automate the 

process. 


THANKS! 

The Center would like to thank all the volunteers and leaders from 

YFC, YMCA, Community Resource Center, Spot and Serve it Up for 

their amazing project work on Center grounds. A lot of weeds and 

dead bushes were removed! Thank you also to leaders and volunteers 

who fulfilled resident requests in offering some housekeeping 

services. Thank you! Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 

Terri Riffle, Interim Director. 

THE RIVERBELLE DINNER THEATRE PRESENTS... 

“MAKE ‘EM LAUGH” 

August 10-September 1st. An Original Musical Comedy by Michael 

Wallace, Creative Consultant Matthew Riggins. “Make Em Laugh” 

explores the history of our enjoyment of violence in entertainment 

through three high school teens, Pitch, Tucker and Kyle. An original 

Comedy, part musical, part circus, part vaudeville, part Twisted 

Flicks all in one night of entertainment! August 10,11,17,18,24,25 

Every Friday and Saturday Evening at 7 PM! Reservations required 

and available now! Go to their website for more info: www.riverbelledinnertheatre.com 

or call (360) 336-3012. 

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Community 

Information 

STRANGE 

FACT: 

The museum 

that housed the 

largest collection 

of original 

Smokey the 

Bear memorabilia 

was burned 

to the ground 

by an arsonist. 

SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES 

STANWOOD ADVISORY BOARD 

is seeking to fill one vacant position. It is a 5 year term, begininning 

in January, 2013. We are recruiting board members willing 

to become intentional & focused advocates for their community 

library. New board members will become ambassadors to further 

raise the profile of our libraries & the crucial services they provide. 

For more info, contact Jill Wubbenhorst. To apply, please submit 

a resumé and a letter of interest to Jill Wubbenhorst, Stanwood 

Library. 360-629-3132. jwubbenhorst@sno-isle.org. 9701 271st St 

NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. Applications are due by August 31st. 

THE CAMANO CENTER IS CONDUCTING A RAFFLE 

OF A 1909 $10 GOLD PIECE 

valued at over $1000! The winner will be drawn on Saturday, September 

8th at the 2012 Gala Auction. See a description and photo 

of the coin and raffle details at the front desk or on the website at 

www.camanocenter.org. Thank you to Marla & Randy Heagle for 

donating this item to the Center! Call the Center at 360-387-0222 

for more information. 

M.O.P.S. 

Being a mom is a joyful time, one that should be shared with fellow 

moms as we experience this journey together. If you’re looking to 

meet other moms, make new friends, hear inspiring and uplifting 

messages, and eat some yummy food, all while your children are 

watched in a safe and nurturing environment, then we urge you 

to come visit our MOPS group! MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, 

and is open to women who are pregnant, and women 

who have young children, ages birth to kindergarten. We meet at 

Cedarhome Baptist Church (29000-68th Ave. NW, Stanwood), from 

9am-11:30am, on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month, 

September-May. Our purpose is to connect moms with one another, 

as we share in the challenging, yet rewarding experience 

that is motherhood. Here at MOPS we believe that better moms 

make a better world. We hope to see you soon! For more information, 

please call the church at: (360) 629-9771 or visit the church’s 

website: www.cedarhome.org. 

Women’s 

Apparel 

And Gifts 

8705 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 

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

360-631-5366 • www.lauries.biz 


Community 

Information 

EAGLE-NAMING CONTEST WINNER...SPIRIT! 

The new name suggestions for the bald eagle that stands on top 

of the power pole just west of the Mark Clark Bridge were “Scout”, 

“Spirit”, “Manoca”, and “Junior”. Based upon email votes the winner 

is “Spirit!” Wave hello to Spirit as you drive by. 

CRABBY 

COMMENT: 

“Our foot traffic 

has picked up 

considerably 

since advertizing 

with you! 

Thanks so very 

much!!! You 

guys rock!” 

– Denny 

CLASS OF ’82 REUNION 

Stanwood High School Class of 1982 has planned its 30th reunion 

at Angel of the Winds Sat, Aug. 18, 7-10 p.m. There is a cost per 

person so register with Wendy, 387-8718, or wpilcher@wavecable. 

com. Friday night, a gathering will be at Twin City Lanes, 7-10 

p.m., followed by golfing Sun, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. start, there is a cost, 

Camaloch Golf Course. Contact Jeff Wiley, 425-785-6241, or jeffwiley@hotmail.com. 

THE CAMANO CENTER’S ANNUAL GALA AUCTION 

will be held on Saturday, September 8th. Tickets are on sale now. 

See www.camanocenter.org or the Center’s front desk for much 

more information, including a list of auction items that have already 

been donated, and donation and sponsorship forms. Thank 

you to the following for generously sponsoring this event: Carney 

Badley Spellman, Cascade Natural Gas, Coastal Community Bank, 

Camano Plaza IGA, Merrill Gardens, Skagit Regional Health, Thomas 

& Associates, Tulalip Resort Casino, and Whidbey Island Bank. 

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 


ALWAYS BUYING 

Old Things! 

Call Peggy at 

360-652-3293 

Buying Vintage Since 1985 

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Community 

Information 

THE CRAB 

CRACKER: 

YOUR 

LOCAL 

COMMUNITY 

CONNECTION! 

KEEP YOUR CRAB POT 

Perhaps you are one of the lucky few who have never lost a crab 

pot. Or perhaps you believe that any missing pots must have been 

stolen. Each year, over 12,000 crab pots are lost and wind up on 

the bottom of Puget Sound. Those pots trap and kill 178,000 male, 

harvestable crabs annually. Each lost pot wastes $235 worth of 

crab, plus it takes at least $190 (of your tax dollars) to find and 

remove each lost pot. This is a huge waste! The percentage of 

commercial, recreational and tribal pots found varies by region, 

but there are generally equal shares of each type found during 

removal operations. *Use Escape (or Rot) Cord. A large percentage 

of recovered crab pots are not equipped with escape cord. 

These are the biodegradable cord on your crab pot that break 

down in two to three months, preventing 30 legal size crabs a 

year from perishing in your pot! The dead and dying crab become 

bait for more crab, continuing the cycle until the pot degrades. 

Using a cotton, jute, sisal, yarn or hemp escape cord is the law in 

Washington. *Weight your lines. Weighted lines sink rather than 

floating on the surface of the water. A passing boat will not see 

a floating line and can cut it as it passes over. You can either buy 

leaded line, or purchase weights and attach those to your line. It 

doesn’t hurt to also weight your pot, especially if you are crabbing 

in areas with strong currents. *Check the water depth. Before you 

toss your pots over the side of the boat or dock, check the water 

depth. If you are in a boat, the boat may drift while you’ve prepared 

the pot. Experienced crabbers know that slowly lowering 

the pot until it hits the ground is a wiser choice than tossing it in 

and watching the buoy go underwater. You can check a chart or 

use a depth finder to determine the water depth. *Use more line. 

Use a line that is one-third longer than the water depth in which 

you are crabbing. This will ensure that you won’t lose your pot 

due to deep water, high tides or strong currents that pull the pot 

sideways as you lower it to the ground. *Steer clear of high traffic 

areas. Avoid ferry, log boom or commercial boat routes as these 

ships do not detour for crab pots. Sailing regatta courses can also 

be dangerous to place pots in as sail boats take longer to turn. 

*Watched pots never roam. If you can, stay with your pots as they 

soak. Watched pots rarely get lost. Source: Shore Stewards Newsletter, 

June 2012. Your Shore Stewards Coordinator is Scott Chase, 

(360) 387-3443, ext 258, or email at shorestewards@wsu.edu. 

Stanwood United Methodist Church 

~ A Progressive Church for Thinking People ~ 

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 

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 


A Pictorial History of the Pacific Northwest Including the Future / PAGE 58 

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 exodus of “Sus Essex Aviatrix” began 

in a sea of air traffic over Boeing Field 

in southern Seattle. 

DR. KATHY BATEMAN 

DC, CCSP 


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STIRRING UP 

MEMORIES 

CHILLED STRAWBERRY SOUP 

“This soup is a Northwest favorite, served late June through early August 

when strawberries are at their peak.” 

Stirring Up 

Memories 

created by 

Dusty Hutchins- 

McNutt. 

Visit me at: 

www. 

StirringUp 

MemoriesCook 

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INGREDIENTS: 4 c. fresh strawberries, sliced • 1 banana, cut into 4 

pieces • 1 c. orange or pineapple juice • 1 c. light sour cream • 1 T. 

raspberry liquor or raspberry syrup • 2 ice cubes • 6 mint sprigs • 1 

Pound Cake for croutons 

DIRECTIONS: In a food processor or blender, pulse strawberries, banana, 

orange juice, sour cream, and raspberry liquor until smooth. 

Add ice cubes and stir to chill the liquid, removing the ice cubes 

before they melt completely. Do not pulse the ice cubes. To serve, 

divide into small chilled soup bowls. Garnish with mint and pound 

cake croutons (recipe below). Serve immediately. Serves 4-6 

Pound Cake Croutons: Preheat oven to broil. Cut pound cake 

into ½-inch cubes until you have about 1 ½ to 2 cups. Toast cubes, 

turning once to brown on two sides. Float on top of soup. 

STRAWBERRY NUT BREAD 

“A delicious quick bread full of fresh strawberries, walnuts and a hint 

of cinnamon.” 

INGREDIENTS: 3 c. all purpose flour • 2 c. sugar • 1 ½ tsp. baking 

soda • 1 tsp. salt • 2 tsp. cinnamon • 4 lg. eggs, lightly beaten • 1 c. 

vegetable oil • 2 c. fresh or frozen sliced sweetened strawberries, 

thawed • 1 c. pecans or walnuts, chopped 

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 

9 x 5-inch loaf pans. In large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking 

soda, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the flour 

mixture and add eggs and oil, stir together until well blended. 

Fold in strawberries and nuts. Pour half of the batter into each loaf 

pan. Bake for about 60-70 min. or until toothpick comes out clean 

when inserted in the middle. Remove from oven and let cool for 

about 10 or 15 minutes. Makes 2 loaves. 

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a fresh locally grown event 

2012 

slow food 

rootsmusic 

fest e 

s 

t 

val 

v 

Produced by 

saturday & sunday 

august 25 & august 26 

stanwood camano community fairgrounds 

we love local early bird deal! 

one day pass only $20 

available in person ONLY • get ‘em while they last 

at Snow Goose Bookstore & Coastal Community Bank branches 

all other tx available online at brownpapertickets.com 

www.slowrootsfestival.com 


Fresh from 

the farm 

The Open Gate 

Farm, 269 Russell 

Road, 

Camano Island, 

www.theopengatefarm.com. 

Now open Thur, 

Fri & Sat from 9- 

5 for organically 

raised produce, 

blooming 

plants, and 

tasty breads. 

FEEDING THE SHEEP 

“We serve 5,700 meals each week. Is our 3 acre space enough room 

to raise the food we need to do this” Now there’s a question to 

chew on! But it needed answering. It came from an orphanage in 

Mexico which our new non-profit will be working with to teach the 

children how to raise food. Then a few days later came the good 

news. “ We just found out it actually is 5 acres.” Well, that is sort of 

good news. But imagine if you can, a 5 acre lot being gardened as 

intensively as it can be, with lettuce jammed together around the 

base of beans trellised up corn stalks and all of them replaced by 

rows of garlic and tomatoes as soon as they get harvested. Make 

every square inch count, by golly, or someone goes hungry. Some 

fast math suggested this figure of 5,700 meals represents about 

270 people. Five acres is about 218,000 square feet, or roughly 800 

square feet per person. Can you live for a year on what you could 

raise on 800 square feet Even if you were a child Hmmm. Here 

is where good conversation and great friends really help. Chatting 

about this with some hard charging young farmer friends over in 

Arlington, he loaned us a book, One Circle by David Dutton and 

published in 1985. It reads like a doctoral thesis with more tables 

and charts than NOAH has, but this fellow documented and then 

raised a tasty, nutritionally complete diet on less than 1,000 square 

feet. And over the years we’ve happily eaten every item he raised 

to do this. So we could do it! We can feed the kids. In these hard 

economic times, it is encouraging to discover you can survive from 

your front yard after all. And don’t worry about what the neighbors 

might say. They probably will be doing the same thing soon too.” 

North Cascade 

Construction 

Local organic produce, plants, classes 


NC SQUARED, INC. 

665 Scandia Parkway, Camano Island, WA 98282 

Office: (360) 387-4233 

Cell: (425) 308-4963 

Email: racer334@wavecable.com 

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Summer Tips 

SUMMER 

FUN FACT: 

The first bathing 

suit was 

worn in Greece 

in 350 BC. Later, 

togas were 

worn when 

swimming and 

bathing. 

(squidoo.com) 

CLEAN CAR CHOICES 

When a car is washed on pavement, whether it is your driveway or 

at a fundraiser being held in a parking lot, all of the detergents, automotive 

fluids, heavy metals from brake pad dust, and road grime 

flow into a storm drain and eventually ends up in Puget Sound, 

harming marine life. Commercial car washes, on the other hand, 

have filtration systems that clean and recirculate the water, making 

them the preferable fish-friendly choice when your car needs 

washing. If you prefer to wash the car yourself, you should do so 

over the lawn or other pervious surface, rather than in the driveway. 

– Shore Stewards newsletter, March 2012. 

BEACH SAND TIP: 

To get pesky sand off your skin and feet: sprinkle with baby powder 

and brush dry with your hands, or a shaving brush or makeup 

brush. –www.apartmenttherapy.com. 

MOSqUITOS REALLY BLOW 

According to the New York Times, research shows that wind is an 

effective way to ward off mosquitoes and other airborne pests. 

Sure, the wind prevents them from circling and landing on you. 

But a fan also dilutes and disperses the carbon dioxide you exhale, 

and carbon dioxide is one of the major chemicals that attract mosquitoes. 

Furthermore, a fan helps keep you cool, which helps keep 

mosquitos away because those critters love your sweat, lactic acid 

and body heat. –www.apartmenttherapy.com. 

NO MORE SOGGY MOLDY BERRIES 

As soon as you get back from the farmer’s market or store, prepare 

a mixture of one part vinegar and ten parts water. Dump the 

berries into the mixture and swirl around. Drain, rinse (just a bit 

because you won’t be able to taste the vinegar anyway) and pop 

in the fridge. Apparently, the vinegar kills mold spores and other 

bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit. This little vinegar 

rinse supposedly helps keep your berries from going soggy and 

moldy. From Food Lush. –www.apartmenttherapy.com. 

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 


CAMA BEACH 

GRANT 

For the complete 

article or 

more information 

contact: 

Dan Leach, 

The Center for 

Wooden Boats, 

1010 Valley 

Street, Seattle. 

425-205-1372. 

dleach@cwb. 

org. 

www.cwb.org. 

For more 

information on 

National Trust 

for Historic 

Preservation’s 

Preservation 

Fund Grants, 

visit http:// 

www.PreservationNation. 

org/resources/ 

find-founding/ 

grants. 


THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS AWARDED 

NATIONAL GRANT TO RESEARCH VANISHED 

WATERFRONT RESORTS 

The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) has won a grant from the National 

Trust for Historic Preservation to gather information about 

the hundreds of beach resorts that once dotted Washington State 

waters, and better understand why they have all but disappeared. 

The research will be the basis of new exhibits and interpretation 

at CWB’s facility at Cama Beach State Park, the last surviving recreational 

beach resort in the state that still includes a traditional 

boat rental operation. “As we talk to the visitors staying in the 

cabins at Cama Beach State Park and renting historic rowboats 

and motorboats at our facility here it has become more and more 

clear that we’re not just preserving the history of this one restored 

beach resort, but rather of an era in Washington’s maritime history,” 

said Andrew Washburn, CWB Manager of Historic Projects and 

CWB Cama Beach Manager. The waters of Washington state had 

nearly 200 beach resorts as recently as the 1950s. But today CWB 

at Cama Beach State Park is the only one left where you can both 

rent a historic boat for fishing and stay in a cabin on the beach. 

“The $6,000 Johanna Favrot Grant will allow us to proceed with 

a research project called, ‘Creating Context at Cama Beach: The 

Boathouse Era on Puget Sound 1890-1970,’” said Betsy Davis, CWB 

Executive Director. “The National Trust for Historic Preservation is 

honored to provide a grant to CWB, which will use the funds to 

help preserve an important piece of our shared heritage.” A final 

phase of CWB’s research project will be to use the information created 

to create new interpretive materials for the Cama Beach site 

that can put that location in context, and help preserve the stories 

about all of the resorts that have since disappeared. The Cama 

Beach Resort originally opened in 1934. At the time it was one of 

two dozen fishing resorts on Camano Island. By 1991, when the 

resort finally closed it was one of the last privately run boathouses 

in Washington. In 2008, after years of restoration, the resort reopened 

as Cama Beach State Park. CWB at Cama Beach offers programs 

designed to preserve both the physical and experiential 

heritage of an era of maritime history. By offering regular rentals 

of traditionally built small boats CWB not only offers safe family 

fun, but also teaches visitors what it felt like to sail, row, paddle, or 

motor on Puget Sound at the height of the “Boathouse Era.” 

Photo: Stanwood Area Historical Society. 

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TIDE TABLES 

TIDES FOR SARATOGA PASSAGE / GREENBANK (AUGUST 10-23, 2012) 

Day High Tide Height 

/Low Time Feet 

F 10 Low 5:43am 1.5 

10 High 1:35pm 8.4 

10 Low 6:04pm 7.1 

10 High 11:32pm 9.5 

S 11 Low 6:42am 1.2 

11 High 3:04pm 9.0 

11 Low 7:49pm 7.4 

S 12 High 12:29am 9.3 

12 Low 7:39am 0.9 

12 High 3:59pm 9.6 

12 Low 9:05pm 7.2 

M 13 High 1:28am 9.2 

13 Low 8:31am 0.4 

13 High 4:37pm 10.0 

13 Low 9:52pm 6.9 

T 14 High 2:23am 9.3 

14 Low 9:17am -0.1 

14 High 5:05pm 10.3 

14 Low 10:25pm 6.4 

W 15 High 3:12am 9.5 

15 Low 9:58am -0.4 

15 High 5:27pm 10.6 

15 Low 10:54pm 5.9 

T 16 High 3:58am 9.8 

16 Low 10:37am -0.6 

16 High 5:48pm 10.9 

16 Low 11:24pm 5.1 

Day High Tide Height 

/Low Time Feet 

F 17 High 4:42am 10.0 

17 Low 11:14am -0.6 

17 High 6:11pm 11.2 

17 Low 11:57pm 4.4 

S 18 High 5:27am 10.2 

18 Low 11:52am -0.2 

18 High 6:36pm 11.4 

S 19 Low 12:33am 3.4 

19 High 6:15am 10.2 

19 Low 12:31pm 0.4 

19 High 7:05pm 11.6 

M 20 Low 1:13am 2.4 

20 High 7:06am 10.2 

20 Low 1:11pm 1.4 

20 High 7:36pm 11.7 

T 21 Low 1:56am 1.5 

21 High 8:01am 10.0 

21 Low 1:54pm 2.6 

21 High 8:11pm 11.7 

W 22 Low 2:43am 0.7 

22 High 9:02am 9.7 

22 Low 2:40pm 4.0 

22 High 8:49pm 11.5 

T 23 Low 3:35am 0.2 

23 High 10:12am 9.4 

23 Low 3:33pm 5.2 

23 High 9:34pm 11.2 

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Beautifully appointed Camano Island home in gated golf 

course community. Great room style plus extra multi-media 

room, bright and cheery kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Private 

backyard with deck, mini shop/golf cart shed with power. 

Unlimited golf, 2 pools, clubhouse. #385366 

RECENTLY SOLD HOMES 

List Price: $509,000 Sold Price: $495,000 

Days on Market: 4 

1527 Crestview Drive, Camano Island 

Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2.5 / MLS# 355533 

List Price: $295,000 Sold Price: $293,500 

Days on Market: 378 

1386 Bonnie Lane, Camano Island 

Bedrooms: 3 / Bathrooms: 2.5 / MLS# 354507 

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

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