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TABLE OFCONTENTSArtist of the Week..............................................................................38Blog of the Week...............................................................................37Business Spotlight............................................................................39CALENDAR OF EVENTS................................................ 4-21Classes & Workshops, Etc...............................................................23Classifieds Listings......................................................................42-43Community Information & Announcements / News.....47-53Cooking Mamas.................................................................................40Dining Guide......................................................................................41Fishing News.......................................................................................54Fresh from the Farm.........................................................................24Healthy Living....................................................................................55Kids’ Korner....................................................................................44-45Library News.......................................................................................59Local Poems & Stories.....................................................................61Map of Camano Island....................................................................46Meetings & Clubs..............................................................................22Moonshine Wisdom & Wit..............................................................29Morgan’s Tales....................................................................................27Nature Notes.......................................................................................35Pet Pages..............................................................................................28Photos and Art from Your Friends...............................................63Senior Happenings...........................................................................25Tide Tables...........................................................................................62Welcome to The Crab Cracker! Here’s What’s Crackin’The Crab Cracker is a community magazine created BY local residents FOR local residents. It is aFREE publication printed every two weeks and distributed throughout the communities of CamanoIsland, Stanwood, Silvana, and Conway. It contains an extensive calendar of events, originalstories, feature articles, fun and interesting sections, community news and announcements, tidetables, and much more. Please send us any material you want our communities to know about forpossible entry into this publication. It is content provided from YOU that makes this publicationthe popular source of information and entertainment that all of our friends and neighbors enjoy.Cover: Independence Day photo illustration by Jack Meyers© The Crab Cracker • Created by Walking Cat Design, Camano Islandthecrabcracker@wavecable.com, or 360-387-3602 or 425-299-7892P.O. Box 2535, Stanwood, WA 98292 • www.thecrabcracker.comThe Crab Cracker and its contents are the sole property of The Crab Cracker and Walking Cat Design unless otherwisenoted. Opinions expressed here are not necessarily shared by the publisher. We reserve the right to refuseany material we feel unsuitable. Publisher receives advertising in the condition the advertiser agrees that at notime shall publisher’s liability exceed the cost of the space, and publisher is not liable for incidental damages.Publisher accepts no responsibility for content submitted by other parties or taken from other sources, or spellingor grammatical errors. We cannot guarantee specific location of content, including ads (except cover ads).Art / Ad / Content / Info DEADLINE for Next Edition: THURSDAY, JUNE 28www.TheCrabCracker.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSFRIDAY, JUNE 21First Day of Summer!FRIDAY, JUNE 21“The Artful Dogger”Art Show 5pm-8pm at~Let’s Frame It & The English Market~ 8716271st St. NW, Stanwood. Fun, free, family-friendly art event! Enjoyartists and a ‘Heinz 57 variety’ of poochie art, live music, refreshments& much, much, more!4th of julytrivia:Only JohnHancock actuallysigned theDeclaration ofIndependenceon July 4, 1776.All the otherssigned later.FRIDAY, JUNE 21Stanwood Camano Incident SupportSCIS Golf Classic IVat Camaloch Golf Course on Camano Island. Check-in & Registrationbegins at 8am. Shotgun Start is at 9am. Lunch will be providedby Double Barrel BBQ. For more info on SCIS, look on Page 41.FRIDAY, JUNE 21Ford Giesbrecht performs at Dos Reales“Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American andLatin jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music.” 5:30-8:30pm. 9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.“$100 donated to NOAH toany successful sale or purchaseof your home.Please Call425.870.4656Hurricanebetsy@msn.com“It’s “Call our”FAIR mommy TIME!” forSo cowboy up all& your call ourmom for all real your estate realestate needs.” needs!”BetsyFosterBROKERTheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSFRIDAY, JUNE 21West Coast Swing Fridays!All ages! At Studio Z! between Subway & movie theater. 6:30 BasicsLesson/7:15 intermediate lesson/8-10PM Dance. $5 for the entirenight! New dancers always welcomed! More info: www.theatriumstanwood.com.7009 265th St. NW #105 Stanwood.FRIDAY, JUNE 21Windermere Real Estate “Club Friday”12-2pm. The only Community Open House for the Community!Different sponsor every week, check Reader Board for dates. Freelunch, fun, networking and more. Join us at 1283 Elger Bay Road,Camano Island. 387-3411.FRIDAY, JUNE 21MARLEY’S GHOSTA Dance in the Renaissance Room. 8pm at the Conway Muse. ($12).Reggae to Blues to Stone Country.YOUR INFOHERE IN THECALENDAROF EVENTSIS FREE!Email us atthecrabcracker@wavecable.comor call us at360-387-3602for moreinformation.FRIDAY, JUNE 21American Legion #92 Prime Rib Dinner4:30-? Join us for dinner at the American Legion, located off Hwy532 next to Rite Aide. Generous cut of Prime Rib, Baked Potato(with all the fixings), Salad Bar, Vegetables & Dessert-all for just$13. Cocktails are available. Come early because we DO run out!FRIDAY, JUNE 21Summer Reading Kick-Off:Can You Dig It! With Alex Zerbe2pm at Stanwood Library. Professional Zaniac Alex Zerbe will takeyou on a madcap tour of archaeological sites to explore the rootsof entertainment with zany tricks, stunts, music, & audience interaction.360-629-3132. www.sno-isle.org.FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 21-23GRAND OPENING Celebration!SILVANA VINTAGE and ART NOW OPEN !! 1401 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana.Join local residents Patti & Kevin Buhr as they celebrate theopening of their new location. Free coffee/tea/water!Karen & GeneEidsness,Owners/Mgrs• 24-Hour Onsite Security • Video Surveillance• 300 SELF-STORAGE UNITS• 200 RV, BOAT & VEHICLE SPACESBoat / Vehicle StorageStorage Units5x10 to 10x24www.TheCrabCracker.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 22Concert Series... part 22nd part of NW Music Foundation’s Fundraising Concert Series atCyndy’s Broiler, Stanwood. Featuring 3 bands: Callie Cash, & Cookie& the Cutters & Trainwreck! $5 cover charge,. Alcoholic drinks &a buffet will be available for purchase with all proceeds to benefitthe NW Music Foundation. Doors open at 7:30pm. This event willbe filmed!… so come lookin’ fancy! More info: (425) 737-5144.SATURDAY, JUNE 22FREE Master Gardener Clinicsat Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mt Vernon. Volunteersfrom the WSU Skagit County Master Gardener Program will staffa booth to answer gardening questions & diagnose problems.10:30am-1pm. 800-585-8200; www.christiansonsnursery.com.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Disco Nightat Viking Bar & Grill. Get your dancing shoes on & join us for Disconight with Dj Fat Head. No cover! 360-629-9285.If we don’tknowabout it,we can’tprint it.Send your infoand/or imagesto: thecrabcracker@wavecable.comSATURDAY, JUNE 22Family BINGOat the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Dr. Doors open at4:30pm. Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available. Moreinfo: 360-387-5420.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Fourth Saturday dance!6:30-8:30 at the Atrium (at Studio Z! between Subway & movie theater).Country Two Step Lesson and dance. Country Themed...bestdressed couple and stag get a prize!!! Light healthy snacks. $10.See www.theatriumstanwood.com for more information.SATURDAY, JUNE 22GLORIA DARLINGS8:00pm at the Conway Muse. ($7). Seattle-based female folk-grassduo. An innovative string band, they sing bright, vibrant, vocal harmoniesto outstanding instrumentation.Call about our Mulch/Bark Install Special!Organic Lawn Care | Yard Maintenance Lawn Service360-722-7806 • cleanairlawncarenorthsound.comTheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 22Camano Crab DashThe Camano Center’s Second Annual ‘Camano Crab Dash’ will befrom 7-11am. Come out and walk, jog, or run to support the Center.This is a non-competitive 5K/10K event. Registration fee is $25for individuals; ask about the family discount. camanocenter.org.SummerFun Fact:The Chineseinvented andwore the firstpair of sunglasses morethan 2,000years ago.(squidoo.com)SATURDAY, JUNE 22Garagapalooza9am-4pm Stanwood Fairgrounds 6431 Pioneer Hwy,Stanwood.sponsored by the Stillaguamish Grange. Our vendors are lookingforward to sharing their crafts, products & treasures with you.Shop local. We’ve got “Fairly” good stuff. Food, Fun & Treasures forall ages!. Email usarmyband@hotmail.com for info.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Sons of Norway Rummage Salewill be held from 10am-4pm to raise money for repainting ourbuilding. Location 9910 270th St. NW, Stanwood (behind the newSpartan Restaurant located on Highway 532). Questions, call Margaretat 360-939-2437.360-632-6788 | www.insidecamano.com | lindaevans@windermere.comBroker, Eco-BrokerOpen 6/23, 1-4 pm “Pottery Barn” Beach Cabin!3181 Shoreline Dr.Camano Island, WAREDUCED: $369,000MLS #462258www.TheCrabCracker.com

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CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 22CASA Car Wash and Pet Food Drive11am-4pm at the Camano Plaza parking lot near the IGA. Bring yourcar to be washed & support CASA, our local animal shelter. Shop atIGA & help the CASA Pet Food Drive. A wish list will be available atthe store. A shelter representative will be on hand to offer informationand answer questions. www.camanoanimalshelter.org.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Camano Author at Snow GooseBooksigningCamano Island resident David Perry Snelling will sign copies of hisnew novel, The Wedding Shoes at 3pm at the Snow Goose Bookstore.The Wedding Shoes is the touching story of a young Swedishcouple who immigrate to America in order to build a life together.David & his wife Sharon divide their time between Camano Island &San Diego. Snow Goose Bookstore: 8616 271st St NW, Stanwood.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Utsalady Elementary PlaygroundCommunity Build DayQuestions? Want to volunteer on Community Build Day? Call 360-629-1260 or 360-629-0387.RecyclingFact:Making glassfrom recycledmaterials cutsrelated waterpollution by50%.WSU Waste Wise- CamanoSATURDAY, JUNE 22What’s in your vegetable garden?Harvest, prep, and preserve11am at Skagit Farmer Supply Country Store, 8815 272nd St. NW,Stanwood. (360) 629-7033. Instructor Cathy Mathes, registered dietician,master chef & avid gardener brings her passion for greathealthy food together with some practical good sense gardening.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Sew-A-Thon 201310am-4pm at Stillaguamish Grange #1058 in the Stanwood Fairgrounds.To benefit Katie’s Comforter Guild (children’s hospital) andWounded Warriors. Bring your supplies if you sew, knit, crochet.There are great new sew patterns. Bring an item for the potluck.Questions? Emaiol Crystal Bosse: crystalbosse@gmail.com.Beautiful Smiles for All Ageswww.TheCrabCracker.comDr Hall is proud to serve the community where he was born and raised,and where he is now raising his own family. Visit his friendly office,conveniently located across from Haggen.360-629-5382 • charleshallortho.comFax: 360-629-6891 • 7204 267th Street NW, Ste. 103, Stanwood, WA 98292

CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 22Poppyseeds Outdoor Flea MarketFrom 10am-4pm. Vintage & Antiques, locally made jewelry, outdoorfurniture & more! www.facebook.com/poppyseedsstore.SATURDAY, JUNE 22A Guilded Gallery Open HouseFeatured Artist: Bill Harrison. 1pm-4pm at A Guilded Gallery, 8700271st St., Stanwood. 425-493-4422. Bill & his wife Pam divide theirtime between the Seattle and Stanwood/Camano Island area.SATURDAY, JUNE 22outdoor Amphitheater Programstarts at 7:30 PM at Camano Island State Park amphitheater. Thisevening’s program: ‘Nature Walk’, presented by Tom Eisenberg.SATURDAY, JUNE 22Local award-winning authorKathleen Kaskashares her secrets on how to craft book proposals publishers andagents won’t be able to turn down! 1-4pm at the Burlington PublicLibrary 820 E Washington. www.skagitwriters.org. (360)391-0754.Advertisein the CrabCracker!(includesFREE ad design& FREE classifiedslisting)thecrabcracker@wavecable.comSUNDAY, JUNE 23FREE Stress relief and Meditation Sessionfor all Veterans, &/or anyone suffering from PTSD. 1pm-2:30. Call360-333-5113 to reserve a space. At Z’s Body & Soul, Stanwood.SUNDAY, JUNE 23T’ai Chi practicum9:45-10:30am at Movement Arts in Stanwood, 10101 271st St NW. Apracticum, no teaching involved, led by a local teacher & students.Everyone, all ages & abilities are encouraged to join. A small donationhelps offset the cost of renting the hall, but is not required.SUNDAY, JUNE 23Elger Bay Elementary 5th grade car wash11am-3pm at Camping World in Burlington to raise money for nextyear’s 5th grade camp.Grief, Marriage, Family, Parental,and Personal Counseling ServicesAppts: Mon-Thu10 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSSUNDAY, JUNE 23Back to the Future… and Beyond!A full length production of the timeless movie. Live Music, Acting,Dance Performances. 1pm or 5pm at Stanwood High School PAC.Tickets are $8 pre-sale or $10 at the door. A percentage of the proceedswill go toward performing arts scholarships. For more infovisit our website at: www.premiereDANCEstanwood.com.TUESDAY, JUNE 25MISS BETTY DESIRE9pm at 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. 1st Street, Mt Vernon,(360) 336-3012. A Musical Revue! A fun filled evening with FemaleImpersonator with songs & stories of her life. $3 Cover, 21 & up.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26The Lighthouse Homeschool Co-opAnnual Book Sale9am-12pm, at Camano Chapel, 867 SW Camano Dr.4th of julysafety:In 2011, about9,600 peoplewere treatedin emergencyrooms forinjuries associatedwithfireworks. Morethan halfof the injurieswere burns.Children andyoung adultsunder the ageof 20 years oldaccounted formore than 30%of the injuries.Fireworksshould be usedonly with extremecaution.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26STANWOOD’S CIP OPEN HOUSEAre you curious where future roads, sidewalks, trails and bike pathimprovements are planned for your neighborhood? Do you wantto learn more about where your tax dollars for streets, parks, waterand sewer improvements will be spent? The City of Stanwoodwould like to invite you to learn more about planned city projectsat an open house at the Stanwood Fire Station at 6pm. 8117 267thStreet NW.For more information: 360-629-9781.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26A free vision event10am until noon at the Camano Center. Vision screening, eyeglassadjustments, and minor repairs will be offered. This is a free eventand no pre-registration is required. Thank you to North Cascade EyeAssociates for sponsoring this event!WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Beach Watchers 4th Wednesday EveningSpeaker Series“Are the Shellfish from that beach safe to eat?” Kathleen Parvin, R.S.,environmental Health Specialist, will talk about marine biotoxins &other public health issues involved with safe recreational shellfishharvesting. 7pm at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. EastCamano D. Free to the public. Sponsored by WSU Island County CamanoBeach Watchers. tskorheim@wavecable.com. 360-572-4130.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Family Game night4-7pm at Firelight Bistro, 10007 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Everyoneis welcome to play cards and board games. More info: 629-7575.www.usa.govwww.TheCrabCracker.com11

CALENDAROF EVENTSWEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime9:30am-10:30am at Stanwood Library. Let imaginations run wildwith fun books, sing-along songs, & creative activities. Ages 3-5.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26‘EVENING OF PINOCHLE”The Stanwood Sons of Norway will be sponsoring an “Evening ofPinochle” at 5pm. Potluck at 5:pm. Cards at 6pm. 425 422-4197.WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26Trivia Night7pm at Edgar’s Sports Grill, Stanwood. Fun for everyone! Free entry,great prizes! 8713 271st NW, Stanwood. (360) 572-4021WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26OPEN MIC8pm at 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. 1st St., Mt Vernon,(360) 336-3012. No Cover Charge. If you are a musician, a singer, acomedian, poet or muse, we welcome you! No Cover, 21 & Up.U.s. flagtrivia:“The star is asymbol of theheavens andthe divine goalto which manhas aspiredfrom timeimmemorial;the stripe issymbolic of therays of lightemanatingfrom the sun.”www.usflag.orgTHURSDAY, JUNE 27Open House for Triangle Cove WatershedResidents of the Triangle Cove watershed on Camano Island areinvited to join their neighbors for an Open House to share snacks,hear about issues affecting Triangle Cove, and learn what they cando to help improve the watershed. 5:30 pm-7 pm at the CamanoMultipurpose Center, 141 E Camano Dr. Contact Kyle Legare at 360-387-3443 x240 or K.Legare@co.island.wa.us..THURSDAY, JUNE 27Origami: Mountains, Molecules & Magic11am-noon at Stanwood Library. Folds in a sheet of paper createmountains and valleys, allowing hidden forms to be discovered.Supported by Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library. 629-3132.THURSDAY, JUNE 275 minute Financial Clinicby Beard Financial, 5-7pm at Firelight Bistro, 10007 270th St. NW,Stanwood. Free, and so is the coffee. An open forum for the publicto ask questions & discuss concerns with a professional financialplanner. This is an info event, not a sales event. 360-629-7575.THURSDAY, JUNE 27Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser5pm-7pm at Stanwood Senior Center. Friends Helping Friends willbe hosting. Spaghetti Dinner & Live Entertainment. Tickets in advance$10.Call 629-7403 for more info.THURSDAY, JUNE 27SLOUGH DOGS7:30pm at the Conway Muse. (no cover). Big-sounding trio can’t bepigeonholed into a single genre.12 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSFRIDAY, JUNE 28WHIDBEY CAMANO LAND TRUST –PROPERTY CELEBRATION & TOURSJoin the Whidbey Camano Land Trust to celebrate the permanentprotection of the Holton Family’s Camano Island Property from2pm-5pm. There will be a short program followed by guided toursof the property at the Great Hall of the Cama Center at Cama BeachState Park. Cookies & refreshments will be served. A free shuttlewill be provided roundtrip from the Cama Center to the Holton’sforested property between Cama Beach State Park and CamanoIsland State Park. This event is open to the public, all are welcome!More information: www.wclt.org, or janelle@wclt.org.with Mari White, LMP19 Years’ ExperienceTo serve you.....refresh your mind, body & soul...8701 - 271st NW #100, DowntownStanwood (across from Stanwood Grill)425-442-5315New in town?$10 off 1 hr. or 1.5 special now through April.www.TheCrabCracker.comPurveyors of fine landscapeplants at a fair price.We will be open Fridays andSaturdays from 10 to 4starting May 10th throughLabor Day.Three Roosters Nursery LLC604 Utsalady Rd. CamanoIsland, WA. 98282360-929-2572Find us on Facebook.13

CALENDAROF EVENTSFRIDAY, JUNE 28PROZAC MOUNTAIN BOYS8pm at the Conway Muse. ($7). Classic Bluegrass Northwest style.FRIDAY, JUNE 28Ford Giesbrecht performs at Dos Reales“Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American andLatin jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music.” 5:30-8:30pm. 9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.FRIDAY, JUNE 28West Coast Swing Fridays!All ages! At Studio Z! between Subway & movie theater. 6:30 BasicsLesson/7:15 intermediate lesson/8-10PM Dance. $5 for the entirenight! www.theatriumstanwood.com. 7009 265th St. NW #105.FRIDAY, JUNE 28Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime11am-11:45am at Stanwood Library. Wiggle & giggle with your babythrough silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, & activities. Playtime follows.For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.“I love theCrab Cracker.I was born June30th with mytwin bro. Ourzodiac sign isCancer, the crab.Yeah yeah.”– Mary AnnWells.FRIDAY, JUNE 28Windermere Real Estate “Club Friday”The only Community Open House for the Community! Differentsponsor every week. Free lunch, fun, networking and more... Pleasejoin us at 1283 Elger Bay Road, Camano Island. 387-3411.SATURDAY, JUNE 29pancake Breakfast at the grange8am-11am at the South Camano Grange. Come and enjoy all thepancakes you can eat plus french toast, scrambled eggs and hamand sausage, orange juice and a slice of fruit. 2227 S. Camano Dr.Camano Island. For more information, call Pat at 629-3276.SATURDAY, JUNE 29Family BINGOat the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Dr. Open at 4:30pm.Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks & beverages available. 360-387-5420.8705 271st St NW Suite 7,by Stanwood Station.Virus/Malware Removal • Computer DiagnosticsNetworking • System Backups • Data RecoverySystem Upgrades • Tune-ups14 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 29Fusion At FORTé – A Night To Remember!An evening of improvisation for Musicians, Dancers & Actors! 8pm-10pm. Bring your dancing shoes, instruments & acting chops & joinin the fun! FORTE’ Music . Dance . Art, 1095 Essex St A-1, Camano.SATURDAY, JUNE 29EBE PTA Community Yard Sale9am to 3pm in the Elger Bay Elementary school gym. Come findgreat deals on household items, books, furniture, kids’ and babyclothes, tools, toys and more! Stop by for fresh popped popcornand baked goodies too! All proceeds will benefit EBE PTA and supportour 5th Grade Camp program.SATURDAY, JUNE 29outdoor Amphitheater Programstarts at 7:30pm at Camano Island State Park amphitheater. Thisevening’s program: ‘‘The Insects Around Us”, by Holli Watne. Comesee and hear about what insects eat and what eats insects. Sponsoredby Friends of Camano Island Parks & WA State Parks.Bald eaglesget their whitehead and tailfeathers about4/5 years ofage.SATURDAY, JUNE 29Camano Island Library Pilot ProjectCelebrates Six YearsAttention biblioholics! Praise your books, kiss your library cards, &thank your librarian, because June 29th is the anniversary of the CamanoIsland Library Pilot Project’s opening. For several years nowour small library has been serving us new and interesting forms ofprint and media, and now it’s time to celebrate it. Even if you havenever been to the library, that does not mean you have been leftunchanged by its presence. We can all be glad that the residentsof Camano Island and the librarians themselves have worked sohard to keep our small library up and running. Feel free to stop bysometime soon and join in one of the events or simply browse theselection. Whatever you need, the library is sure to have it. Lookingforward to another fabulous year Camano Island! Please stop bythe library from noon-2pm for some cake to celebrate!YOUR LOCAL BOOKSELLERSOutstanding and eclectic selection ofbooks, cards and gifts8616 – 271st Street NW, Stanwood360-629-3631www.snowgoosebookstore.comwww.TheCrabCracker.com15

CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 29CAMANO WILDLIFE HABITAT GARDEN TOUR10am-4pm. Visit wildlife gardens at the 6th Annual Camano IslandBackyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour. The event is free to the public.Pick up maps at Camano Multipurpose Center (The Blue Building),141 E Camano Dr. Besides a lovely garden tour, the Tour willdemonstrate how people can live happily in harmony with nature.Gardens range from small to large, simple to extravagant, forestedto waterfront. More info: www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, call 360-387-2236, or e-mail camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.Gifts from Camano IslandAdult & Children’s T-Shirts & Hats • Aprons • MugsSteins • Coasters • Wall Art • And More!360-629-3006www.UffDaShoppe.com8820 Viking Village • StanwoodOpen Tuesday-Sunday11am-5pmLefse, Lefse...Ya Sure, Ya Betcha!16 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSSATURDAY, JUNE 29Dog Equipment Roundup11am at Skagit Farmer Supply Country Store, 8815 272nd StreetNW, Stanwood. (360) 629-7033. Shannon Finch is a certified AnimalKind Trainer. Learn how to choose and use humane training equipmentfor your dog. These tips will make your training more effectivewithout having to get rough with your dog.SATURDAY, JUNE 29WOODRUSH8:00pm at the Conway Muse. ($7). Blend of classic folk with a musicalbackbone of rock, funk, and R&BSATURDAY, JUNE 29Tenth Annual Rose Festival (FREE)9am-6pm at Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mt Vernon.Ciscoe Morris, TV and radio gardening personality, will be speakingwith fellow “Rose Bud” John Christianson at 2:30 p.m., to befollowed by a Rose Ice Cream Social. Other events: Tri-Valley RoseSociety Rose Display, Tri-Valley Rose Society members available foradvice, Talk about “No-Spray Roses,” & a Master Gardener Clinic.Special picnic fare is available for sale. christiansonsnursery.com.NEEDTO FINDANOTHERCRABCRACKER?An outdoormagazine rackfilled with CrabCrackers islocated next tothe Stanwoodpolice station.SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 29-30Art at the Barn in osoThe show is open 10am-5pm at 20412 SR 532 NE, 12 miles east ofArlington. The Old Time Fiddlers will perform music Saturday afternooon& Paul Nyenhuis will play his Native American flutes onSunday. Art at the Barn is in the farmyard of the Yantis Family Farm.For information call 360-435-3778.SUNDAY, JUNE 30T’ai Chi practicum9:45-10:30am at Movement Arts in Stanwood, 10101 271st St NW. Apracticum, no teaching involved, led by a local teacher & students.Everyone, all ages & abilities can join. A small donation helps offsetthe cost of renting the hall, but is not required.Loving them where they are happiest – their own home.Certified, Professional Pet Sitting / Walking and More!425-446-1133 • curlygirlspetcare-com.webs.comEmail: curlygirlspetcare@yahoo.comLicensed, Bonded & Insured • Member: Pet Sitters Internationalwww.TheCrabCracker.com17

CALENDAROF EVENTSSUNDAY, JUNE 30Twin City Idlers Car Show9am-3pm. The Biggest little car show in the NW, 10th Annual Classic,Antique and Custom Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. $15 registration.FREE to Spectators. www.twincityidlers.org.4th of julytrivia:Over anestimated 150million hot dogsare consumedon the 4th.That’s roughly1 dog for everytwo people inthe U.S.SUNDAY, JUNE 30Fall SoccerFinal WALK IN REGISTRATION. Noon-3pm at Heritage Park. OnlineRegistration available 24/7 at www.SCYSC.com.MONDAY, JULY 1Camano Island Book Group5pm at Camano Island Library. Everyone is welcome to join ourdiscussion of Elizabeth Gaskell’s classic “Wives and Daughters.” eBookcopies are always available through the Sno-Isle catalog. Bookgroup meets the first Monday of every month.MONDAY, JULY 1Cama Beach state park Activities10am: Walk or Wagon. 1:30pm: Craft. 3pm: TBD• FREE Consultations • Same Day Relines• Repairs While You Wait• Digital Dentures • Military Discounts360-420-4525www.DentureEssentials.net1524 Riverside Dr., Mount Vernon, WAStanwood United Methodist Church~ A Progressive Church for Thinking People ~9:00am: Traditional Worship Service.10:45am: Contemporary Worship Servicew/Continental Breakfast & Children’s Church.Youth Group: Tuesdays at 6pm360-629-955527128-102nd Dr. NW, Stanwoodwww.stanwoodumc.orgHandicapped AccessibleChild Care for All ProgramsPastor Daniel Sailer18 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSTUESDAY, JULY 2Origami Cool Zone: Self-Closing Twist Box3:30-5pm - For all ages. One piece of paper, no more wrapping! Allages and skill levels are welcome; materials provided. Every firstTuesday, 3:30 - 5:00 pm. Funded by Stanwood/Camano Friends ofthe Library. Preregistration required.TUESDAY, JULY 2Finding Bigfoot6:30pm at Stanwood Library. Join Tyler Bounds - Sasquatch hunter& crew member of Animal Planet’s “Finding Bigfoot” - for a fascinatingglimpse into the legend & lore of the elusive Bigfoot! All ages.TUESDAY, JULY 2MISS BETTY DESIRE9pm at 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. 1st Street, Mt Vernon,(360) 336-3012. A Musical Revue! A fun filled evening with FemaleImpersonator with songs & stories of her life. $3 Cover, 21 & up.TUESDAY, JULY 2Cama Beach State park Activities11:30am: Trail Hike with Tina. 1:30pm: Craft. 3:00pm: TBDcolors ofthe flagThe colors red,white, and bluedid not havemeanings forThe Stars andStripes when itwas adopted in1777. However,the colors in theGreat Seal didhave specificmeanings. Whitesignifies purityand innocence,Red, hardiness &valour, and Blue,the color of theChief (the broadband above thestripes) signifiesvigilance,perseverance &justice.”www.usflag.orgwww.TheCrabCracker.comWEDNESDAY, JULY 3Family Game night4-7pm at Firelight Bistro, 10007 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Everyoneis welcome to play cards and board games. More info: 629-7575.WEDNESDAY, JULY 3Trivia Night7pm at Edgar’s Sports Grill, Stanwood. Fun for everyone! Free entry,great prizes! The original Fame Trivia Company. 8713 271st NW,Stanwood. (360) 572-4021WEDNESDAY, JULY 3OPEN MIC8pm at 1st Street Cabaret & Speakeasy, 612 S. 1st St., Mt Vernon,(360) 336-3012. No Cover Charge. If you are a musician, a singer, acomedian, poet or muse, we welcome you! No Cover, 21 & Up.WEDNESDAY, JULY 3Cama Beach state park Activities11:30am: Discovery Wagon with Sheila. 1:30pm: Craft with Tina.3:00pm: Summer Sci. Series with Christine Langdon.THURSDAY, JULY 4Willow and Jim’s 4th of July Breakfast7am-noon. Silvana Firefighters will be serving breakfast cooked byWillow and Jim. Start your celebrating on Independance Day witha great meal and support your local firefighters! After Breakfast wewill be participating in the Parade in downtown Arlington and wehope to see you there too. –www.firedistrict19.com.19

1095 Essex St A-1 • Camano Islandwww.fortemda.comFusion At FORTÉA Night To Remember!An evening of improvisation for musicians,dancers, and actors!Saturday June 29th • 8pm-10pmBring your dancing shoes, instruments, and actingchops and join in the fun! This will be an ongoingevent on the last Saturday of every month.FORTÉ offers instruction on sax, clarinet, flute, piano, voice, Jazz dance, ballet and tap.FORTÉ is pleased to bring back Rose Curtis for a basic ballroom dance session covering salsa,rumba, cha cha, and waltz. This class will be every Tuesday starting July 2nd through August 6 at7pm. To register contact Rose at 425-501-9810 or at rttcurtis@gmail.com.FORTÉ will offer QiFORZE, a modern integrated functional strength training at its finest! AvailableMonday & Thursdays at 7pm, Saturday at 8:30am. MELANIE MASH OP FREE FITNESS, offered everySaturday with special scheduled events. Instructor: Melanie Galloway, A to Z Fitness Studio.FORTÉ will be sponsoring an ongoing Tai Chi Form Class beginning Wednesday July 10th from6-7pm. This class will be taught by Andrew Curry and cover all aspects of form, including some newideas he is working on. All levels are welcome. The initial costs for this class will be $40 per month or$15 for drop-ins. To Register contact Andrew at 206-245-5482 macurryartist@gmail.comwww.fortemda.comFusion At FORTE' and all the classes listed above will be held at FORTÉ Music • Dance •ArtFor info, contact Artistic Director Chris Tuohy @ 360-207-4632 or christopher@fortemda.comPayments can be made by check, cash, Visa or M.C.Run To Win Outreach exists to share thehope of the Christian faith through thevehicle of sports and the church, and to callpeople into a consistent commitment in theirChristian walk.• Outstanding, enthusiastic coaching• Encouraging Christian atmosphere• Special guest speakers • Skill development& competition • Outstanding player-coachratio • Cool giveaways & awardsOnline: www.RunToWin.orgCall: 425-776-2946Fax: 425-776-9738Mail: 7907 212th St SW, Suite 206Edmonds, WA 9802620 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CALENDAROF EVENTSCOMINGSOON!JULY 5FAMERS’MARKETOPENsJULY 9An Eveningwith theStoryProspectorJULY 13-14art by thebay artfestivalJULY 17jazz at thecenterwww.TheCrabCracker.comTHURSDAY, JULY 4Independence Day Parade &“Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social”Join in the traditional celebration of Independence Day! Call 360-629-6110 to volunteer or participate! Costume contest for childrenunder 12 for the best costume depicting a patriotic or U.S. historytheme. No pre-registration necessary. Monetary prizes willbe awarded. All Parade participants meet at the Josephine SunsetHome between 10:30 & 11am. Awards are presented after the paradeat “The Floyd” about 11:30am. 11am: Parade Begins. 11:30am:Short Program and Presentation of the awards at the Floyd NorgaardCultural Center. Noon: Ice Cream Social with Fresh Strawberries& Ice Cream! Museum Exhibits and the D. O. Pearson House willbe open. Hero Quilts Special Display returns. There will be a displayof red, white & blue quilts. See them 10am-1pm in The Floyd. Quilterswill be there to answer questions.THURSDAY, JULY 44th of July program at Freedom ParkToday we honor the founding fathers & mothers who won independencestarting with the American Revolution in 1776. As we havedone here for 12 years, we also honor Pearl Harbor Veterans, forwhom this park was dedicated. This year we remember and honorthose who served during the Korean War. We will read some of theirbiographies throughout the program today. 3pm at Terry’s Corner,SR 532, Camano Island. Patriotic songs, Volunteer singers w/BillieJensen Director/Accompanist & Steve Jensen Sound. Introductions– Phil Lewis, V. P. Freedom Park Association. Invocation – Fr. BobDietel, Viet Nam Vet. Bio of Korean War Vet #1 – Chandler, USMC.Post the Colors and Pledge to the Flag - as the National Anthemis played. Bio of Korean War Vet #2 – Harper, USMC. Bio #3 – Natoli,Army. Bio#4 – Hendershot, Army. Pearl Harbor Survivors Association,Chapter #5 Wreath laying and Bell Ceremony by PHSA widowsTeam with VAQ 129 assistance. Bio #5 – Tidrington, Army. Bio #6– Allen, Army. All Sing: God Bless America; Retire the Colors, Troop413, Camano Island; Benediction - Fr. Bob Dietel, Retired EpiscopalPriest; Patriotic Songs. Posters on contributions of Army, Air Force,Navy and Marines to the war effort.THURSDAY, JULY 4el COLONEL & DOUBLESHOT, MARY De La FUENTE7:30pm at the Conway Muse. ($7).21

MEETINGSand CLUBSYou are invited to attend the Camano Island Women’s Republican Clubmeeting on June 25 at noon at the Lost Lake Clubhouse, 1469 Lake Dr., CamanoIsland. Our guest speaker will be 10th District Representative DaveHayes who will talk about his first year as a freshman legislator and discussrecently passed laws.”The Stanwood Camano Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at noon in theStanwood Camano School District’s board room. Topics range from local toglobal programs & issues. Public is always invited, lunch available for $15.The Stanwood City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the secondand fourth Thursdays of each month at the Stanwood-Camano SchoolDistrict Administration Building, located at 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood.Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s Board of Fire Commissioners meet every2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. These meetings are open to thepublic. Location of the meetings may vary, so please contact the Administrationoffice at 360/387-1512 for further information.75+ Group: Are you 75 years of age or older? Join our discussion group! Gettogether to chat about anything! Share your stories & share your wisdomwith others who have experiences to share with. Meets on the 1st & 3rdMonday of the month at 10am. Call Paul Savoie at 360-387-8840 for moreinfo. At Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island.Family History Researchers: Camwood Genealogy Workshop meets thefirst Monday of each month at 1 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Stanwood AreaHistory Museum. For more info: 360-387-3375.Camano LodgeHappenings at the Knot!MOVIE NIGHTProduction Brewery & TaproomMukilteoJune 22 2pm & 7pmJoin us for the Washington premierof "Beer Hunter: The Movie," thestory of Michael Jackson, whotalked about the craft in craft beerwell before anyone else. For moreinfo go to beerhuntermovie.com.Don’t forget to order yourkegs for 4th of July.(360) 387-9972170 Cross Island RdCamano Island, WAOpen Daily at 8am for Breakfastwww.diamondknot.com(360) 387-4700Fax: (360) 387-5039811-D N. Sunrise Blvd.,Camano Island, WA 98282(at Terry’s Cornerin the building with the big red roof)Open Mon-Fri: 9-5 • Sat: 8-noonClosed for lunch: 12:30-1:30Specializing inDisney VacationsIndependent Travel Agent forEnchanted Ears TravelMarian KallicottFree travel planning,Free gift withqualifying booking!425-231-8292magicalminnietravel.com22 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CLASSES &WORKSHOPSSifu, M. Andrew Currry is offering a new beginners form class atthe Stanwood Community & Senior Center, 7430 276th St NW, from10:30-11:30am every Tuesday - ongoing. Open to residents & nonresidentsat both a monthly & drop in rate. Requires no memorization& is just a fun workout. Check with Terri at the office for more details.Cathy Wooten’s Energy Balancing Classes: Offering How how to Balanceyour Own Energy, Energy Balancing to Manage Weight, Workingwith the 5 Elements and Self Nurturing for Women. Call 360-629-9190to get on the list & coordinate dates. keepingbodiesworking.com.New Intro to Yoga Classes Learn the basics of yoga with experiencedteachers at Movement Arts studio. Classes begin June 4-7, okay tostart as late as the second week. Choose from Tuesdays 7-8 pm,Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 am, and Fridays 4-5 pm. Class fee $65. Registeronline at movementarts.com or call 360-629-9100.New Classes At A Guilded Gallery: Fused Glass Pendant Making, withPatti Pontikis. June 20th. Radiant Colors in Soft Pastels, with Helen Lueken.Every Thursday in June, 10:00 -2:00. Fresh and Vibrant Watercolors,with Helen Lueken. July 3 & 4, and 10 & 11, 10-2. An Artist’s PlayDate, with Dianna Shynne. Mixed media in the extreme. June 14 and15, 10 AM to 4 PM. Beginning Pastels; Landscape, with Sue Swapp. July2, 9, 16 ,23, 10:00-2:00. For details on how to take another giant step inyour art, go to www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com, or call 425-493-4422.Schedule of EventsJuly 17:Jazz at the Center: TomKeenlyside & the Miles Black TrioJuly 20:Brass Band Northwest and IceCream SocialA Place For All Your “Celebrations!”360-387-0222www.camanocenter.org606 Arrowhead RoadCamano Island, WA 98282HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!from your Camano Island Real Estate ExpertJAN MATHERManaging Broker360-507-4133Website: www.janmather.comBlog: www.camanoproperty.comEmail: janmather@windermere.comwww.TheCrabCracker.comWindermere Real Estate / CIR23

Fresh fromthe farmArticle written byJon Stevens, TheOpen Gate Farm269 Russell Road,Camano Island.www.growinggardensforlife.orgFood For Thought“In the middle of Mexico is an art museum. A good friend fromStanwood was looking at the art when a dapper, well dressed olderlocal gentleman quietly approached and asked if he saw the differencebetween Mexican art and art from the U. S. After puzzlinga bit, our friend confessed he did not. “The difference,” the olderfellow observed, “can be seen when you consider that you werecolonized and we were conquered.” When we consider why othercountries don’t understand us, it may be that actually we don’t understandthem. We have never felt the boots of an oppressor. Theycan’t paint pictures of happy cornfields in Iowa because their culturewas shaped and formed by the commands of others who didnot care to understand. We were colonized, they were conquered.That creates very different cultural world views. This little story isbrother to one we were told in Tecate. As we dined on burritos witha buddy down there, he said you can see the history of a country intheir food. Look at a taco. The grain in the tortilla holding it togetherlike the land eternal. The beef on the bottom shredded or groundlike the hearts of the people. Lettuce showing the green of growthand hope but with the blood of the people in the red of the tomatoesmixed through it. Then a bit of shredded cheese…peace inlittle threads trying to cover and heal all that is below to be coveredonce again with the hot red sauce of people of compassion whoare dying daily for the right to live lives of hope. So what is the foodof our country telling us? How is our story seen in the hamburgers,the apple pies, the cupcakes waving American flags we will beenjoying this coming summer holiday season? We can use our foodfor a history lesson around the table, if we open our eyes and lookclosely. And does our art today say we are conquerors or a countryof compassion? Now there’s something to chew on!”CENTERCAFÉCenter Café offers 3 meals a day Mon-Fri for theWHOLE COMMUNITY to enjoy. Check menu at ourwebsite. Breakfast is served 8:00am. Meal is $3.Lunch is served at noon. If you are 60+, the cost is$3, otherwise it is $6. Dinner is served at 5pm. Mealis $3. All are welcome. Bring the family!360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org7430 276th Street NW, Stanwood, WA“Expanding Individual Awareness in aChanging World"Hypnosis: Because feeling better isTHAT important to you!Rita Ballard, C.Ht.360-915-2910www.AwarenessHypnosis.comServing Island & Snohomish Counties24 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

SENIORHAPPENINGSTHE Camano CENTER606 Arrowhead Road • 360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.orgCamano Center trips:• Seattle Underground Tour, June 12. A guided walking tour beneathSeattle’s sidewalks & streets. Roam the subterranean passages that oncewere the main roadways & first-floor storefronts of old downtown Seattle.It’s history with a twist! $37 for Center members. $42 for non-membersincludes transportation & private tour. Pay at time of registration.• Pike Place Market, June 20th. Have some fun, do some shopping, anddon’t forget to see the flying fish! Transportation only is $17 for Centermembers and $23 for non-members. Please pay by June 10th.• Ride the Ducks & go to the Lockspot Restaurant, June 25th. A fun and interestingway to see the City, coupled with a great dining experience. $48for Center members, $53 for non-members includes transportation andthe Ride the Ducks tour; lunch is on your own. Please pay by June 10th.Stanwood COMMUNITY & Senior CenterAND THE CENTER COURT THRIFT STORE7430 276th Street NW • 360-629-7403 • www.stanwoodseniorcenter.orgThe Center at Stanwood provides a number of services & activities. Theyinclude 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 MedicalTransportation through LEAP (Life Enhancement Assistance Program).Robin Wright has recently joinedour team. Robin isavailableMonday,Tuesday,Wednesday,and SaturdayColor Specialwith Robin! $10off colors service.$20 off foil. Goodthrough May 31.First time clients.360.629.5352 • www.milieusalon.com9913 - 271st Street NW • Stanwood, WA 98292www.TheCrabCracker.comGift CardsAvailable.25

Janet and Myron SollidStanwood / Camano IslandJanet: 425-359-3353 • janetso@johnlscott.comMyron: 425-359-5726 • myrons@johnlscott.comCavalero Island Retreat $379,000 Luxury Waterfront Home on Acreage $1,249,500Island Charmer. Travertine tiled entry. Cherry hardwood floors in On 1.6 acres on Camano's South End. Sunsets Beam over Saratogakitchen w/Island & alder cabinets. Open Floor plan w/double doors Passage & Olympics. Stunning 4 BR, 4.75 BA & 6 fireplaces. Highopening to deck. Spacious Master w/5 piece master bath. 2 additional end detail. Gourmet kitchen, cherry cabinets, granites, tiles, crownBR or den/office, sun room. Fully fenced backyard w/lush molding. Exquisite Master Suite & spa. Spacious dressing rm. 3landscaping. Oversized 2 car garage w/plenty of room for workshop bdrm up. Media rm, Office/Den,2nd Kitchen located lower levelor hobbies. Beach rights to 3 Camano Club beaches. MLS: 479557 including 2nd laundry, Rec Rm. Patio area w/fireplace to enjoy yourW/F Home outdoors even in Winter. MLS: 402699Beautiful Utsalady View Home $719,950 Custom Home on 1.28 Acres $398,000Within walking distance to fabulous Utsalady Beach. This home of Secluded 1.28 Acres is the setting for this lovely 2007 3 bed, 2.5quality w/vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, gourmet kitchen, extra bath home w/fireplace. The popular floor plan houses the master oncabinetry, 2 masters, family & rec rooms, office, library/hobby + the main w/ 5 piece master bath. Upstairs, you will find the 2add'l room, 4 baths. Appx 900 sq/' RV Shop & 3 car garage. Complete bedrooms separated by the family room. The office/den has itshookup for RV. Huge utility, pantry. Professional landscaped yard. separate entrance. You will enjoy the spacious kitchen with graniteSunsets from deck that spans the entire front of home. MLS: 494744 counters and custom cabinetry. The park like setting, ideal floorplan, and exterior design makes this house a home. MLS: 402708Lake Ketchum Home with Shop $259,950 Stanwood Starter $224,950Delightful floor plan. 3 RB 2 BA rambler on lg level lot. Family room The perfect little rambler in established neighborhood. Lovely yardhas pellet stove, warms whole house. Formal living & dining rms. on large lot with covered patio. Family or media room too! NewlyFenced backyard fenced for animals, gardens, etc. 24 x 48 Shop w/2 carpeted, painted, flooring and hot water tank. Move in ready. WellRV doors, cement floor & 220 amp service, wood stove. A great cared for. What a delightful starter home.property in excellent location. Easy I-5 Access. MLS: 489319 Easy maintenance. MLS: 496411STANWOOD / CAMANO ISLAND26911-98th Dr NWStanwood, WA 98292360-629-2161www.johnlscott.com • www.johnlscott.com/janetso • www.johnlscott.com/myrons26 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

MORGAN’STALES“A reader stopped in to Morgan’s Tales this week asking for abook that her book club is reading. During our conversation wementioned how helpful it is to your reading to be part of a bookclub. Your own reading is informed by the responses of others.How often we read a book that is recommended by a friend sothat we can discuss the book afterwards. (I am currently readingSnow Flower and the Secret Fan at the recommendation of afriend with the expectation that she has seen different things init than I will. ) How are you planning for your summer reading?Maybe you have discovered a favorite author and want to readmore. Or maybe you have picked a new genre. Or maybe youare a member of a book club that meets regularly to discuss acommon book. One way to introduce yourself to some intriguingreading is to try to read through a book club’s reading list. Irecently found Oprah’s Book Club list on the internet and startedsearching Morgan’s Tales data base to see how many we have.Would you believe, we have (or have had – books move very fastin our inventory) most of the titles on the list. We’re missing 11of the 70 on the list I found. And in many cases we have othertitles by the author she selected. If you have another book clublist that you want to read through, or if you and a friend wouldlike to read the same book and discuss it, bring your request inand we can search our data base to help in your selection.”The Marketplace is full of new gift itemsfor all ages.• Crabbing season starts July 1st and we have what youneed for those crab feast get togethers.• Bread Farm is still delivered every Friday. Need a specialorder, call by Wednesday.• Shambala produce and their amazing gluten freebread,rolls and muffins are delivered daily.• M&K Cabinart has added many new collectibles to theirdisplays upstairs in the loft.• Seagrass Gallery is now open and a permanent additionto the loft, displaying many fine artists.• Have any gold or silver you would like to sell?The Gold Guy is available at the Marketplace everyMonday and Friday to appraise and purchase.Our hours for the 4th of July will be 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.www.TheCrabCracker.com27

CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK:Galena came to the shelter as a very scared shy girlneeding a new home. She is beginning to trust nowand would like a home where she can be queen andspend lots of time just being lazy. She needs lots oflove, attention, and understanding to blossom intothe beautiful girl she can be!Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA):198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island.360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.orgNOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK:Louie is a quiet dog looking for a family to love him& build his confidence. He would be the perfect dogto come home to after a day at work. He’s affectionate,but not demanding. He likes company, but iscontent with his quiet time too. He wants to watchtv with you, enjoy a walk, and then have a nap in hisown space. He is Dachshund mix, about18lbs & is 5years old. Stop by The NOAH Center to meet Louie!The N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Center:31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood.(360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org.“Doing It Right Since 1926”STANWOOD’S ONLY HOME TOWN LUMBER YARD360-629-31109718 - 271st Street NW • Stanwood, WA 98292• Building Materials• Landscape & Building Blocks• Cedar Decking & Fencing• Mobile Sharpening Service• Hardware / Power Tools• Benjamin Moore Paints• Lawn & Garden Supplies• Asphalt & Metal RoofingOpen 6am-6pm,Monday-Saturday.Closed Sunday.Free Delivery to Stanwood & Camano with $200 MinimumNew Summer Hours: 6am-6pm, Monday-Saturday28 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

MoonshineWisdom & WitStory by JackArchibald.For furthermoonshinewisdom and wetpowder wit,check out theSKEETER DADDLEDIARIES atwww.skeeterdaddle.netHEAT ADVISORYby Jack Archibald“I came in from weeding nettles that were stealing light andmoisture from my vegetables in their cold little garden plot and Inoticed I had broken a sweat. It’s a couple days from August so Iassumed summer might have arrived when I had my flannel-cladback turned. Hot! Man, it felt real hot. The rest of the country’ssizzling, maybe it’s our turn to fry. And yessir, when I struggledup my hill to the house, tearing off layers, one for winter, anotherfor spring, and reached the only working thermometer, itwas practically at the Red Zone, mercury ready to blow right outthrough the glass tube top. 67 degrees, it read. I cleaned my sweatsmeared glasses on my red bandana and peered once more. Coupledegrees shy of 70. But the way the temperature was boilingup, I would’ve bet dollars to icecubes we were going to bust rightthrough the big Seven O. I opened up a couple of windows eventhough the house was a little chilly, but I like to live dangerously.Plus it would be good to introduce some fresh atmosphere intothe hermetically sealed rooms that held mostly 2011 gases andodors. The meteorologists on the evening news would be writingtheir copy already. Heat alerts and advisories. Don’t lock your dogin the SUV with the windows rolled up --- Woofsy will look like abrat in a microwave when you get back. Drink lots of fluids. Tie awet towel around your neck, but not too tight! Stay indoors if youdon’t have a pool. Run the air conditioner at maximum coldness,full fan. Don’t wear your winter coats. And whatever you do, slatheron sunscreen every half hour with SPC 500 or more. Use lard ifyou have it. Thank God for the TV weatherfolks is all I can say. Saveus a body count nobody wants. I just pity the poor yahoos whodon’t watch TV, the ones crawling in their longjohns across a lawnrapidly going to desert, desperately trying to reach a faucet. Andthe sun, the implacable searing sun, cranking toward 70, beatingdown on their uncovered heads, another victim caught unawaresand definitely unprepared by a stealth Sound End summer. Don’tlet this happen to you! “360-629-SMILE (7645)Next to QFC, Stanwoodwww.TheCrabCracker.com“A Healthy Smilefor a Healthy You!”• Comprehensive care• Now OfferingRelaxation & LaserDentistry• Most insurancesaccepted• Convenient early hoursWelcoming Smiles ofAll Ages – Since 199529

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OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, JUNE 23WATERFRONT $725,000West Camano bluff home has sweeping views and a terrificcommunity beach! Olympic mountains, sunsets beyond theimagination and a parade of boats to enjoy. Dream kitchen: 2dishwashers, ovens, sinks, Sub Zero fridge, Thermadorcooktop. Space for office/hobby room. RV parking. #493073WATERFRONT $1,149,000West side high bank Camano home enjoys glorious sunsetsover Whidbey & the Olympics. Expansive stone patio &tranquil gardens surround this 5400+ asf home. Gourmetkitchen, office, spacious master suite w/fireplace and sittingroom. Community tram to beach. Bank owned. #492747HOME & ACREAGE $318,000Upgraded home on Camano situated in a quiet and serenepark-like setting. Multiple ponds stocked with trout, pasturefor small animals, fully fenced. New hardwoods, paint, carpet,tile, baths and septic! MIL studio on lower level. Fabulousdeck wraps around the home. #488255OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, JUNE 23CAMALOCH $329,900Waterfront home in gated Camano golf community. Private,fenced yard with lovely, mature landscaping and southernexposure plus 144 ft of lakefront and your own dock. Multileveldecks with golf course and lake views. Comfortablehome, unlimited golf, pools. #497607WATERFRONT $1,650,000Stunning, level waterfront home on the north end of Camanoat Utsalady Bay. Wide open living spaces, French doors to thelarge deck perfect for entertaining. Romantic sunsets, walkson the beach, crabbing and fishing just off the deck.Greenhouse, 2 garages, plenty of parking. #499983Camano Island | Country Club1283 Elger Bay Rd360/387-3411ROCKY POINT $267,500Move-in ready rambler with a big view on the north end ofCamano Island. Terraced deck, lots of fruit trees and beautifulmature landscaping. Inside find 3 bedrooms, 2 propanefireplaces, lots of windows and a sauna. Great location-easyto get on or off the island. #490178Stanwood | Next to Bartell Drugs7359 267th St NW360/629-823332 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, JUNE 23 OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY, JUNE 23CAMANO ISLAND $495,000Wind down the drive through the trees to this fantastic2200+asf view home on a private 10 acres. Spacious, openfloor plan with new appliances and roof. Includes greatdetached studio/office with power and heat. Spectacular sunand moon rises plus mountain and water views. #494942CAMANO RIDGE $499,000Fabulous Custom-built home nestled among the trees andgardens on 1.25 acres. Single level living with attached guestquarters plus a 1125 asf studio or home office. Natural stone,hardwoods, painted millwork and T-1 cable. Open floor planexpands entertaining to the patio and garden. Wow!#497848COUNTRY CLUB $359,900Gorgeous views of Port Susan, Mt Baker and the Cascadesfrom this Camano “like-new” 2900+ asf daylight rambler.Master suite, office/den and spacious great room on the mainlevel. Bonus room, 2 bedrooms, storage and rec room on thelower level. Rights to 3 community beaches. #496669THUNDER RIDGE $208,000Comfortable and contemporary split-level 3 bedroom homeon a large lot that backs to a greenbelt. Open living roomwith propane fireplace, dining area and 3 bedrooms on themain level. Lower level with large rec room, utility room andbath. Deck out back for BBQ’s and fun. #494383ONAMAC $237,500Very nice 3 bedroom rambler in desirable Onamac communityon Camano. Featuring a fabulous private beach for excellentcrabbing, fishing, boating plus camping and picnic spots.Home has an open floor plan with bright kitchen, Frenchdoors to a covered patio, spacious master. #498161Camano Island | Terry’s Corner818 N Sunrise Blvd360/387-4663www.TheCrabCracker.comCOUNTRY CLUB $275,000Vintage cottage on Camano with panoramic views of MtBaker, Port Susan and the Cascades. Designed/renovated byprofessionals. Wide pine plank floors, whitewashed walls,new decking and more! Miles of private Country Club beach. -Photos at www.windermere.com #485540www.camanorealestate.comwww.facebook.com/CamanoLife33

Rare, no-bank waterfront cabin in great conditionw/ nearly 360º sweeping views of the Sound waters& Cascades! Triangle Cove Bay in back, Port Susan infront. Property is unique & private! Main level livingw/open kitchen & eating space & living rm. Masteron main. Upper level open loft area for guests & halfbath. Solid bulkhead, personal buoy, & tidelandrights.MLS#497736 / Price $499,000Contemporary split level home in quiet neighborhoodon large lot. Greenbelt in back. 1756 sqftw/master suite & 2 br on upper level. Open living rmw/propane fireplace insert, dining area, & kitchenw/island eating bar & custom cabinets. Deck. Lowerlevel has large rec room & utility rm with 3/4 bath.Updated fixtures, clean & ready for new owners.MLS#494383 / Price $208,000Move in ready clean rambler w/detached 1 cargarage featuring vaulted ceilings, bright light fromskylights, master w/5-piece master bath & largesoaking tub. Lg entertainment deck w/concretepatio accompanies backyard w/enclosed vinyl fenceto the shop & privacy fence. Detached shop withheaded workroom & covered area for additionalparking. Lg level lot w/fruit trees. Close to golfing,fishing, and the State Parks.MLS#499826 / Price $134,000Custom 1790 sqft remodeled daylight rambler onHigh-Bank Waterfront w/views of the sound &Cascade Mtns from nearly every room! Eagles nestdirectly in front of living room! Bamboo &Travertine floors, granite, & cherry cabinets.Community beach access at end of block.MLS#453155 $498,750Don Timmerman(360) 631-0487Keri Tedrow(425) 239-7062timmermanteam@windermere.com34 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

NATURE NOTESADVERTISINGIN THE CRABCRACKER GETSYOU NOTICED!Without theadvertisers, wewould not beable to producesuch a qualityprogram anduseful service toour community.Thanks to allour advertisersthat help tomaintain thisoutlet of localinformation.Pleasesupportthem!www.TheCrabCracker.comBeating Back the BroomBy Janet Stein, Island County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator“When I hear people talk about the lovely yellow flowering shrubsalong the roadsides these days, I know I have lots more educationto do. It may look pretty, but the negative impact it can haveon the landscape is far from pretty. Although many people knowthat the plant is called Scotch or Scot’s Broom (Cytisus scoparius),not everyone knows that the plant is actually classified as a noxiousweed and it is not to be sold or planted by anyone and itshould be removed when found growing on your property. Leftalone Scotch broom can take over a landscape, displacing nativeand beneficial plants. One plant can produce over 10,000 seedsper year and the seeds can stay viable in the soil for up to 50 years.Although the task seems daunting it may be possible to at leastslow and eventually stop the spread of this prolific invader withthe help of, not the army reserves, but a couple of very small littlebeetles named Exapion fuscirostre and Bruchidius villosus. Thefemales lay their eggs inside the plant’s seed pod, where the larvaehatch and consume the seeds. Every seed damaged by a beetleis one less future scotch broom plant. Last summer seed podswere examined from 10 locations on Whidbey and Camano Islandand the bugs seem to be doing a pretty good job. At some sitesthe attack rate was greater than 70%. The use of insects for managingscotch broom is an example of biological control. Biologicalcontrols go through rigorous testing to ensure they won’t attacknative or crop species. The beetles will never totally eradicate thescotch broom and will take several years to make an impact. Everyoneneeds to help if we want to rid island County of scotchbroom and other noxious weeds. Many methods can be usedincluding pulling the shrubs out, roots and all, using a speciallydesigned tool called a weed wrench. The Island County NoxiousWeed Control Board will lend out weed wrenches to individualsthat want to get rid of scotch broom on their own properties andnoxious weeds can be disposed of for free at the Camano Islandtransfer station. Now is the time to go to work on broom, beforethe seeds start popping. Please contact me if you need additionalinformation on scotch broom or other noxious weeds (360-678-7992; janet.stein@wsu.edu). “35

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BLOG OFTHE WEEKAwesome Pet Calming TipsSkagit Farmers Supply Country Store (www.skagitfarmers.com.)Travel, unfamiliar visitors, loud noises and separation anxiety canturn normally well-behaved pets into hyper and destructive animals.While this behavior is frustrating, it can often be remediedwithout resorting to desperate measures. Try these tricks to helpcalm anxiety and reduce unwanted behavior in pets.This is a newfeature pagewhere we at theCrab Crackerexplore theinternet forlocal blogsto publish.www.TheCrabCracker.com1) Treats and Toys: Separation anxiety is one of the most commonreasons that pets misbehave. To ease separation anxiety tryfilling your pet’s space with pleasing toys and treats when you areaway. A toy that dispenses treats when played with will help keephim busy. If you only give him the toy when you leave, he maybegin to associate being left alone with a positive experience.2) Pressure Vests: Some experts believe that gentle body pressurehas a calming effect on a pet’s nervous system. Pressure vestswrap around the animal’s torso and apply consistent gentle pressure.Pressure vests are made of light, breathable fabric and canusually be worn for extended periods of time. Thundershirts, apopular brand of pressure vest, report an 80% success rate at reducinganxious behavior in cats and dogs.3) Holistic herbs and aromatherapy: Celebrity dog trainer CaesarMilan advocates the use of holistic methods like aromatherapyfor calming dogs. Products like Canine Calm mist spray can besprayed near an animal or massaged onto the animal’s body for acalming effect. There are many other herbal supplements on themarket that claim to calm animals holistically. Always check with aveterinarian to get recommendations on which supplements andaromatherapy methods are safest for your pet.It’s important to remember that each animal is different, withunique emotions and anxieties. Some methods may work on oneanimal and not on another. Don’t give up or become aggressivewith your pet out of frustration with their behavior. If you are havingtrouble controlling your pet it is a good idea to contact a professionaltrainer or specialist to evaluate your particular pet andsituation. Keep in mind that bad behavior could be caused by anunderlying medical condition. Rule out medical problems by takingyour pet to the vet for regular check ups.37

ARTIST OFTHE WEEKContact Info:Phone:360-387-6360Email:susan@susanyerkesdesign.comSusan Yerkes DesignSusan is a professional interior designer with over 25 years experiencedesigning dental offices and commercial spaces. Creativityin design, practicality in outlook, listening to you and being easyto work with are her hallmarks. She has a Bachelor of Fine Artsdegree in Interior Design from the University of Denver and is aprofessional member of the American Society of Interior Designers.Say Design is a full service design studio established in 1983that offers space planning, color and material selections, constructiondocuments, turnkey from the original concept to movein. Using AutoCAD to design on the computer makes it easyto get the plans to you and all involved in building your space.Project types range from new tenant improvement office spaces,remodel or expand existing offices, color updates, new exteriorcolors and more. Completed dental office projects in multi storymedical/professional buildings, strip mall shopping centers, officeparks and freestanding buildings are located throughoutWashington, Oregon and Alaska. Client lists are available for yourreview. Highlights of working with Susan show a Northwest stylewith an appreciation for the environment around us and bringingoutdoor light into the space. Using the psychology of color addsto the pleasant experience of being in the office and helps makethe patient feel comfortable. Staff productivity is encouragedby ergonomic principles used throughout the workplace. Susanloves design and enjoys designing everything from offices, modelhomes, custom residences to retirement communities. She hasfound a niche in dental office design that combines her creativitywith excellent organizational skills and eye for detail.LOCAL COMPUTER SERVICESDEREK FURMAN 360-333-2336ME@DEREKFURMAN.COM WWW.DEREKFURMAN.COMH o m e , B u s i n e s s , R e m o t e , L o c a l , V e t e r a n O w n e d38 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

BUSINESSSPOTLIGHTFor more info,contact theCamano IslandFire and Rescueadministrationoffice at360-387-1512and ask to bedirected to theIncident SupportDirector,Ralph Fry.Stanwood Camano Incident Support (SCIS)“Meeting the Needs of the Community During times of Crisis.”SCIS is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve fire andlaw enforcement personnel and the community they serve. Thisis accomplished through carefully chosen and trained Chaplainsand other support volunteers who respond, when requested,to crisis scenes throughout Stanwood, Camano Island and nowArlington. SCIS Leadership Team: Mike Boyle: Firefighter, HopeUnlimited Board Member / Ralph Fry: Senior Chaplain for NorthCounty Fire Authority / Laurie Jacobsen: Chaplain for North CountyFire Authority / Dean Jenkin: Lead Chaplain for North CountyFire Authority / Mike Pilcher: Boeing Company, Hope UnlimitedBoard Member / Dick Richardson: Lead Chaplain for Camano IslandSearch and Rescue. The Support 99, Support 1-4 and Support46 chaplains and crews are called when there is natural disaster,structure and brush fire, serious accident, need for deathnotification, search and rescue or other trauma. Their Mission isto care for and comfort victims, families and the first respondersat critical incident scenes. The Chaplain program is affiliated withthe International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC). The programis funded by contributions from the community, fire and lawenforcement organizations, and grateful individuals who havebeen assisted by a chaplain or support services presence. SCIS is a501(c)3 non-profit organization registered with the IRS.www.TheCrabCracker.com39

cookingmamasFresh Fruit and Yogurt ConesA light and refreshing summer time treat!INGREDIENTS: 2 oz. vanilla yogurt • 4 T. mixed fresh fruit • 1 KeeblerIce Cream Waffle ConeRecipes byCooking Mamascreated byDusty Hutchins-McNutt.“Great recipesbegin in Mama’sKitchen!”Visit me at:www.CookingMamas.comDIRECTIONS: Fill a waffle cone with a spoon full of vanilla yogurt,then a layer of mixed fruit. Add another spoonful of yogurt, thentop it off with fruit. Enjoy! Suggested fresh fruit: fresh fruits: slicedstrawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, sliced bananas,pineapple, mandarin oranges, kiwi and grapes.Patriotic PunchThe secret to the separation is to add ice with each layer. To make thispunch even more festive, make small star-shaped ice cubes!INGREDIENTS: 3 oz. cranberry juice • 3 oz. blue Gatorade (not sugarfree)• 3 oz. diet 7-Up or Sprite (must be sugar-free) • Ice cubesDIRECTIONS: Fill the glass 1/3 full with ice cubes. Pour cranberryjuice almost (but not quite) to the top of ice cubes. Fill another 1/3with ice cubes and slowly pour blue Gatorade almost to top of thecubes. Fill final 1/3 ice cubes and slowly pour sugar-free Sprite. Addstraw and voila! Makes one (12-oz.) tall glass.SUMMER SPECIAL AT MOVEMENT ARTSyoga • pilates • tai chi • dance$30 FOR 30 DAYS UNLIMITEDclasses at movement arts studioFor 30 days take as many classes as you want andexperience the transformation that movement can bring.Offer good through June 30www.movementarts.com360-629-910010101 271st St. NW, Stanwood40 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

DINING GUIDEFather William,the old priest,walked intothe 4th gradeclass, wherethe childrenwere studyingthe states, andasked them howmany states theycould name.They came upwith about 40names. FatherWilliam jokinglytold them that inhis day studentsknew the namesof all the states.One lad raisedhis hand andsaid, ‘Yes sir, butin those daysthere were only13 states.guy-sports.comwww.TheCrabCracker.comALFY’S PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 722-7470Amigo mexican restaurant & lounge (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5052burger king (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6022Cama BEACH CAFE (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3266Camaloch Golf Course Deli (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3084CAMANO ISLAND INN (Camano Island) • (360) 387-0783Center Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7403The Chatter Box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0600The Conway Muse (Conway) • (360) 445-3000CONWAY BOXCAR (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0651conway pub & eatery (Conway) • (360) 445-4733dairy queen (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3141DEL FOX BBQ AT CAMANO ISLAND MARKETPLACE (866) 387-5282DELI AT ELGER BAY GROCERY • (Camano Island) • (360) 387-9120Diamond Knot Camano Lodge (Camano Island) • (360) 387-9972dos reales (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0822dragon palace (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8106duck in cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3440EDGARS SPORTS GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 572-4021FireCreek Grill at Kayak Point (Stanwood) • (360) 652-9676FIRELIGHT BISTRO (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7575islanders restaurant (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3100ixtapa mexican restaurant (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5228jack in the box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2384jasmin thai cuisine & sushi (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2044Jasmin Thai Express (Camano Island) 360-926-8688jimmy’s pizza (360) 629-6565Johnny’s Burger Stop (Stanwood) (360) 629-9427LEATHERHEADS PUB & EATERY (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5555little caesars PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6999MAMA TRADITIONS RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8200mcdonald’s (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9787MIYAKO’S TERIYAKI & WOK (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4535NAHA Teriyaki (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0681papa murphy’s TAKE ‘N’ BAKE PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3826PHOENIX PAVILION (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4662quiznos (Stanwood) • (360) 939-6570 / (360) 939-0430RAMONA LISA’S (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2362The Roadhouse Bar & Grill (Stanwood) • (360) 652-4156sahara pizza (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6886SEVEN LAKES PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7502SPARTAN DRIVE IN (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8988SPORTSMAN SALOON (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3930stanwood cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8427STANWOOD CUPCAKES (Stanwood) • (360) 926-8241stanwood grill (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5253stanwood hotel & saloon (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2888Stanwood Pho (Stanwood) • (360) 939-0818starbucks (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2701 • 629-5027 • 629-2500subway (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2678Sweet bliss frozen Yogurt (Stanwood) 425-328-0786taco time (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5018Twin City Lanes Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3001TYEE MARKET BBQ (Camano Island) • (360) 387-7501vERACRUZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9391viking BAR & GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9285WAYNE’S CORNER CAFÉ (Stanwood) • (360) 939-2300Willow & Jim’s Country Cafe (Silvana) • (360) 652-0372yummy noodles & grill (Stanwood) • (360) 939-081741

classiFiedlistingsFOR SALE2 wood closed doors and one single wood door-20.00 each 360 387-2039Stanwood’s Original Swedish Rye Bread--Place your order -Uff Da Shoppe360-629-3006.For Sale Oak 1920’s display cabinet-all original-exc. cond. 3 glass shelves,interior lights, lower drawer. 72”H x 42”W x 17”D. $345. 360-387-72402001 Full size Dodge 1500 Conversion van - 120k miles mostly freewayfor family trips. Beautiful condition. 4 captain’s chairs, plus bench seat inback that converts to a comfortable bed! Pulls a ski boat perfectly! $4000.360-708-4113.2ND CHANCE THRIFT SHOP SALE: Jewelry, baskets, craft items, and sportinggoods 50% off. 1335 E SR 532, Camano.GARAGE / ESTATE SALESJUNE 21-22: The Lost Lake annual community garage sales will be from9am til ? each day. Take east Camano dr to Monticello and follow signs.YOU CANHAVE yourgaragesale listedin thissection FORfree!Email us your infothecrabcracker@wavecable.comGarage Sale. June 21,22,23. 9AM to 3PM. Please NO early birds. 230 NGrandview Ave., Camano Island.Multi Family Garage Sale: North end of Camano Island/Utsalady Heights-19 Anadar Place. Furniture, household/misc. items, cotton quilting fabric.Friday June 21st & Sat. June 22nd from 9am-4pm.Ultimate estate sale: June 21-23. Vintage pottery McCoy, Weller, furniture(free), and lots of great artists items 30 year collection. 1703 Lake Drive CamanoIsland.Rummage Sale at the American Legion in Stanwood. Friday July 5th 9 am-4pm and Saturday July 6th 9 am-1 pm.HELP WANTEDConsidering a Career In Real Estate? Windermere is looking for sales asociatesin our Stanwood and Camano Island offices. Contact Marla at marlaheagle@windermere.comfor more info.Looking for part time housecleaning help a couple of times a week. $10an hour, mostly vacuuming, mopping & window washing. Please email camanocouple@hotmail.com.PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCan Do 4 You - Life Expediter. Federal background check, housekeeping,interior yacht detail, Pet Sitting (dogs, cats, farm animals). Call Sandra Dee:360-840-8036. Find her on Facebook (sandradeeCanDo)Headstones: Traditional & One-of-a-Kind. TODD’S MONUMENTS. 360-445-5555. www.toddsmonuments.com.Professional offices available in Stanwood. Starting at $300/month. includesmost utilities and private mailbox. Call 629-2900 for more info.FORTÉ Music Dance Art - Offering Voice, Piano, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute,Ballet & Tap Lessons. Art work available in FORTE’s Art Gallery, contact ChrisTuohy at 360-207-4632 or christopher@fortemda.com. fortemda.com.Greg’s Mobile Small Engine Repair Tune-ups, blade sharpening, chainsaw,mower and other small gas engines fixed (425)350-0938.42 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

classiFiedlistingsMassage By Marci has 2 new offices Camano Island & Stanwood (WarmBeach). Taking new premera, PIP and L&I clients. I have been in practice forover 10 years now & specialize in several modalities. Medical, Intra oral, orthopedicand rheumatoid arthritis massage along with deep tissue & somespa massages. Marci Jennings Slickers, 425-238-9722 and 360-654-9733.Dentures: licensed denturist specialty office in Mt Vernon. Comfortable &affordable dentures, relines, & repairs. Free consultations! 360-420-4525.www.DentureEssentials.net.”REAL ESTATE / FOR SALE / FOR RENT / FOR LEASEDowntown Stanwood: Spacious 1000sq/ft 1BR, 1BA newly renovated apt.One level. Lg. windows, fireplace, fresh paint, lrg. kitchen w/new bambooflooring, new bath, walk to all amenities, washer/dryer/dishwasher. $695/month + utilities. N/S. pets considered. Email: CmhgCmhg@hotmail.com.4th ofjulytrivia:Previouslycalled“rockets,”the term“fireworks”was notestablisheduntil 1777.2 bd 2 bath in Warm Beach, Over 1200 sq ft. of open living space, Largedeck, washer and dryer included Taking applications . email @ marcislickers@gmail.com.Serenity Salon has lease space available for a Stylist, Massage Therapist,Mani/Pedicurist, and Esthetician. Please call Kerrie or Wendy 360.387.7400.www.serenityoncamano.comDay spa has massage therapist room available for lease. Part/full time360-629-7546.WANTEDDonate your playground equipment today! Great tax benefit! StanwoodUnited Methodist Church is in need of playground equipment for the neighborhood.Will accept partial sets or parts if in good condition. Please call thechurch at 360-629-9555, Monday-Thursday, 10-4PM.I buy dainty little things from the early 1900’s-1960’s! Frames, costumejewelry, boxes, mirrors, trays, purses, bottles, eclectic pieces, baskets, collectiblesand more (for the purpose of resale.) Please call 360-643-9323 andkindly leave a detailed message.LEAVES? I need for garden. You bag, I pick up. No grass/weeds, please.Don’t send to trash dump. 425-710-0121.ALWAYS BUYING Antiques & Estate Items including primitives & rustic items,old pottery, costume jewelry, vintage toys, farm items, vintage kitchenware &small furniture. Buying vintage since 1985. Call Peggy: 360-652-3293.Windermere Real Estate / CIRRental Center for BothOwners & Tenantsin Greater Stanwood& Camano IslandVISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW ALL OUR RENTAL HOMES OR JUST CALL OR STOP BYwww.camanorealestate.com/rentals • (360) 629-82337359 – 267th Street NW, Stanwood • Brokers: Keith Bjornethun & Ellen Bohnwww.TheCrabCracker.com43

KID’S KORNER4th of JulyJoke:Alvin:My great-grandfatherfoughtwith Napoleon,my grandfatherfought with theFrench and myfather foughtwith theAmericans.Alex:Your relativescouldn’t getalong withanyone,could they?–Alex I., Exeter,R.I.Boys Life MagazineUncle Sam PinTotal Time: 1 hour. Ages: all-ages. Pin on a patriotic face that’s sureto stand out in any Fourth of July crowd.What you’ll need: White craft foam • Scissors • Markers • Woodencraft spoon • Googly eyes • Cotton balls • Glue • Self-adhesivepinback. How to make it: 1. To make one, cut out a basic UncleSam-style hat (about 2 inches tall and 1 inch wide) from whitecraft foam. 2. Use markers to color the brim blue and to draw redstripes on the top. 3. Glue the hat to the handle of a wooden craftspoon (if necessary, first use scissors to trim the wooden handleso that it’s shorter than the hat). 4. Glue on googly eyes and acotton ball beard, then draw on a small L-shaped nose. 5. Attacha self-adhesive pinback (sold at many craft and bead stores), andyour Uncle Sam pin is ready to wear.– Source: www.spoonful.com/4th-of-july/4th-of-july-craftsRed White & Blue Jello Fruit SaladA three-layered dessert in layers of red, white, and blue.INGREDIENTS: 1 (3 oz.) pkg. berry blue gelatin • 2 c. boiling water,divided • 2 1/2 c. cold water, divided • 1 c. fresh blueberries • 1 envelopeunflavored gelatin • 1 c. heavy whipping cream • 6 T. sugar• 2 c. sour cream • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. raspberrygelatin • 1 c. fresh raspberries or strawberries • Whipped toppingand additional berries, optionalDIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, dissolve berry blue gelatin in 1 cupboiling water; stir in 1 cup cold water. Add blueberries. Pour intoa 3-quart serving bowl or trifle dish. Refrigerate until firm, about 1hour. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over1/2 cup cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add the cream andsugar; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin and sugar are completelydissolved. cool to room temperature. Whisk in sour creamand vanilla. Spoon over the blue layer. Refrigerate until firm. In alarge bowl, dissolve raspberry gelatin in remaining hot water; stirin remaining cold water. Add raspberries. Spoon over cream layer.Chill until set. Garnish with whipped topping and additional berriesif desired. Serves 14-16. Cook’s Note: When making a layeredgelatin salad, gently spoon (rather than pour) each layer onto theprevious layer of gelatin, so it doesn’t break through the other layers.– Recipe by Dusty McNutt, Cooking Mamas.44 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

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CommunityInformation4th ofJuly joke:Where was theDeclaration ofIndependencesigned?At the bottom.Free Life Jackets Are Now AvailableFire District #19 has received a generous grant from the StillaguamishTribe of Indians. We have since been able to purchase lifejackets for water lovers of all ages. The life jackets are available atStation #94 just off of Happy Valley Road located at 2720 212th St.NW Stanwood. These life jackets are free of charge so please stopby and take advantage of this wonderful resource we have beenso graciously provided with. There have been four water relateddeaths this year already. Having a properly fitted life jacket cangreatly reduce the risk of injury or death. More information on howto properly fit your life jacket can be found at www.uscg.mil.Port Susan Farmers’ Market Opening DayStarting its second season, the Port Susan Farmers’ Market will openFriday July 5th at 3pm. Located just off Hwy 532 in the Viking Village,The Market will be open every Friday from 3pm-7pm throughOctober 18th. Vendors will have a variety of fresh locally-grownproduce. “People are looking to support their local economy andshopping at the Farmers’ Market is a great way to make sure you’rebuying local,” said Leslie Collings, who manages The Market. Alsoexpected at the Market: vegetable & herb transplants, fresh-cutflowers, bedding plants, hard-to-find perennials, artisanal breads,cheeses, butters & spreads, jams, gourmet nuts, freshly roastedcoffee,pasta, olive oil, vinegars & wine, plus hot dogs, polishsausage & lemonade. Vendors will also be there with handmadesoaps, lotions, candles, garden art, and other hand-crafted items.If you are a producer or have hand-made food products, vendingopportunities are still available. The Market is also recruiting volunteers.For information about how to become a vendor or volunteercontact market manager Leslie Collings at 360.202.3932 or goto www.portsusan.org and download an application.Warm Beach Free Methodist ChurchVacation Bible SchoolJuly 15-19. This is a free event and there will be two locations. Thefirst will be at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church from 9-11:30am.The second is in downtown Stanwood at The Floyd and the hoursthere are Monday 1-3:30pm and the rest of the week 9-11:30am.Go to wbfmc.org and register. Questions: 360-652-6555 ext. 110.www.TheCrabCracker.comThe ‘Jazz at the Center’ series continues withTOM KEENLEYSIDE and the MILES BLACK TRIOWednesday, July 17th • 7-9 PMAdults $20, Students $10606 Arrowhead Rd • Camano Island, WA360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.orgSponsored by Boeing, The Jazz Project,Windermere, and the Kolin Family.Piano provided by Fandrich & Sonswww.fandrich.com • 360-552-1422Tickets available at the Center or at the door.47

CommunityInformationYMCA honors outstanding volunteersThe YMCA of Snohomish County honored its outstanding policy,program, youth, & financial development volunteers at a specialrecognition breakfast on June 12 in Everett. This community eventhonors the wonderful contribution of volunteers who support theYMCA of Snohomish County. More than 90 members of the community,board members, friends of the Y, and staff members wereon hand to celebrate the volunteer accomplishments achievedduring 2012-2013. Among them were our own Stanwood-CamanoYMCA Initiative – Program Volunteer: Steven Jenkins, Community,Policy Volunteer: Jeff Lind, Whidbey Island Bank, Financial DevelopmentVolunteer: Theresa Metzger, Community.Volunteer OpportunityThe Cama Beach Foundation now has an opening for a volunteercashier to work this summer in the historic Store at Cama BeachState Park. During the summer our cashiers work one of two shifts:10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm. Proceeds from the Store fund educationalprograms and activities in Camano’s two State Parks. If you’re interestedin volunteering, please contact us by email at info@camabeachfoundation.org.For everyone else, look for our BIG SUMMERplans in the next issue of the Crab Cracker.Women’sApparelAnd Gifts8705 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292(In the King Building on East Stanwood’s Main Street)360-631-5366 • www.lauries.bizTree Removal & Stump GrindingTrimming & Pruning • View EnhancementDanger Trees • Arborist ServicesJim Fay, Owner/Arborist360-387-0243FREE ESTIMATESLicensed • Bonded • Insured30% OffJewelry SaleJuly 4th –15th$8 watch batteries8710 - 271st St NW, Stanwoodmadisonsjewelrystore.comGEM OF THE NORTHWEST48 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CommunityInformationS.H.S. ColorguardThese 3 young ladies are on the WA All State Marching Band, travelingto WA D.C. this summer to perform for July 4th and more.They have been on the SHS Colorguard team for 2 years. I have hadthe privilege of coaching them and getting to know them. They areAWESOME!!!!They have learned at routine and will be representingWA State 6/28-7/5. Send them good luck and well wishes!4th of julytrivia:The musical“1776”premieredon Broadwayin 1969 andran for 1,217performances.The productionwon three TonyAwards, includbestmusical.District #19 is offering CPR Classesto residents and non-residents of District #19. For more informationon class dates and to RSVP to ensure a position in the class call (360)652-8277. Classes are limited to 10 participants each. CLASS DATES:June 29th, Sep. 28th, Dec. 7th. All classes begin at 9am & will be locatedat Station #94. Classes are free for Dist. #19 residents, $25 forothers.Crab Cracker error:In Edition 94, page 63 was published a photo of a hummingbird ata bird feeder containing many bees. The photo credit was given toJack Archibald. The correct photographer was Jack Meyers.there will be No “3rd Friday Dance”in June, July, or August.We’ll match any price!“WE HAVE SPACEFOR YOU”Locally Owned & OperatedRADIANT FLOOR HEA A OAT / RV www.TheCrabCracker.com49

CommunityInformationIf we don’tknowabout it,we can’tprint it.Send your infoand/or imagesto: thecrabcracker@wavecable.comStanwood’s Vito Z Memorial Skate ParkReopensThe Stanwood Vito Z Memorial Skate Park located on 276th ST NWin Heritage Park was given a facelift in early June. In a matter ofa couple of days, the city’s contractor, ARC replaced the woodenramps with modular-style steel ramps. The new park is an openmix of elements including a Spine ramp, very cool Wedge to FlatWedge and kinked grind rail. The Bank Ramp has a Quarter Pipeon one side, and a Euro Gap on the other. The new ramps wereplaced around the existing two-step concrete platform and skaterail installed by Stanwood Redi-mix and community volunteersin 2007. A small round rail on the flat finishes out this park fromAmerican Ramp Company. Trevor Harrison with the city’s Streetsand Parks Department got the project started and shared theredesign with skate park enthusiasts in March at the Davis PlaceTeen Center. Christie Connors, Director of the Community ResourceCenter helped organize the meeting with local skaters. The Centerprovided the pizza and the skaters provided feedback on thecity’s proposed design. Connors was one of the original park organizersin the late 1990s. Connors expressed her thrill at seeingthe revamped park. “These improvements are long overdue. I’mglad the city stepped up to provide skaters and others with a safeand healthy place to play in town.” The revamp cost the city a littleover $60,000 for the ramps, installation and 20-year warranty notedpublic works director, Kevin Hushagen. Hushagen added, “The cityis looking to make additional improvements at Heritage Park. Moreinfo: www.ci.stanwood.wa.us. 360-629-9781.Stanwood United Methodist Church~ A Progressive Church for Thinking People ~9:00am: Traditional Worship Service.10:45am: Contemporary Worship Servicew/Continental Breakfast & Children’s Church.Youth Group: Tuesdays at 6pmFord GiesbrechtAll Ages, Levels & Styles.Learn at Your Own Pace.360-629-955527128-102nd Dr. NW, StanwoodInstruction & Performancewww.stanwoodumc.orgUkulele & Bass Lessons Also AvailableHandicapped AccessibleServing Stanwood & Camano IslandChild Care for All ProgramsPastor Daniel Sailer360-631-0661•guitarbyford.com50 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

CommunityInformationCelebrate Summer in Stanwood / Camano!The Stanwood Camano Rotary Club is busy planning the 2013 RotaryParade and is putting out the call to those businesses, clubs,teams and organizations who want to celebrate Summertime!This year’s parade will be held on August 3rd. Applications are availableat www.StanwoodRotary.org. When the sun is out and the Fairis in town we know summer is here. Join in the parade and showus your best examples of Summertime Spirit – what does summertimein Stanwood / Camano mean to you? Show your support byjoining us to line the route along 271st Street NW in Stanwood, orbetter yet get together and enter your own team, organization orbusiness in the Parade. The fun will begin at 11am.fireworkssafety:Set off fireworksoutdoors in aclear area, awayfrom houses, dryleaves, or grassand other flammablematerials.Keep a bucket ofwater nearby foremergenciesand for pouringon fireworksthat fail to igniteor explode.Do not try torelight or handlemalfunctioningfireworks.Be sure otherpeople are outof range beforelighting fireworks.www.TheCrabCracker.comArt for Learning Watershed Science anda Concert for the CoastArt for Learning Watershed Science offers creative learning activitiesfor all ages June 19-June 30 at Padilla Bay Reserve & Breazeale InterpretiveCenter, 10441 Bayview-Edison Road, Bayview (Mt Vernon).Teachers can earn clock hours & everyone has fun. Workshops culminatein the Skagit Watershed Letterbox Trail Kickoff Party and Concertfor the Coast on Sunday, June 30 from noon-4pm. Features two bands:Swingnuts Jazz and the Irthlingz. Food, refreshments, a treasure hunt,partner displays and a raffle fills the day. Teens, adults and families canfind out what the Letterbox craze is all about. It’s a cross between atreasure hunt and an outdoor adventure. The Letterbox Trail is a seriesof boxes hidden up and down the Skagit Watersheds. The fun continuesfrom June 30 to October 6. More info: www.padillabay.gov.Priceless knowledge by Gloria Linch:“10 year old Tilly Smith, on holiday with her parents in Thailand, waswalking the Mai Khio beach near Phuket when she noticed frothingbubbles on the surface of the sea as the tide started to recede quitesuddenly. Tilly had just learned about tsunamis in her geography classand recognized the signs. She ran to tell her parents who didn’t at firstbelieve her untill she persisted and became hysterical. They went onto get everybody off the beach, about 100 people, and into the hoteland onto the upper floors and not a single person died in that particularhotel complex. All because a 10 year old girl had knowledge andrecognized the natural warning signs. That same tsunami claimed130,000 lives in 14 countries around the Indian Ocean in 2004.” – TheCascadia Subduction Zone (where we live) is identical to the one in themiddle of the Indian Ocean that caused that tsunami.51

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CommunityInformation4th ofJuly Joke:Joe:My brotherswalloweda box offirecrackers.Moe:Is he all rightnow?Joe:I don’t know. Ihaven’t heardthe last report.– Joshua G., Corvallis,MT, BoysLife Magazinbewww.TheCrabCracker.comSoap Box Derby Drivers, Family and Fans...Stanwood is indeed a Derby Town. We proved it once again with 63Soap Box Derby Drivers racing for the opportunity to represent theStanwood Camano Community at the International Soap Box DerbyRace held in Akron Ohio in July. Congratulations and Thank You toall the drivers, families, volunteers and sponsors that made year sixof the Stanwood Camano Island Soap Box Derby a wonderful eventthat we can all be proud of. A special Thank You to the past Soap BoxDerby racers that have moved on to other adventures and chose tocome back to share their experience and time volunteering at thisyear’s race. Winners Circle: Stock Division 1st Place - Ella Conway drivingthe Dr Harmon / Stanwood Little League Car, Super Stock Division1st Place - Willa Johnson driving the Windermere Real Estate Car.Sportsmanship-Taylor Steen, Volunteer of the Year-Jarod Alfieri (formerracer), Stock Car Best in Show-Crab Crack Car driven by TeddyShipley, Super Stock Best in Show-CEO Racing / Davis Place Teen CenterCar driven by Sierra Holdal. Congratulations Ella and Willa, On toAkron, Ohio for the national championship!! – Photo by Ian Gleadle.Summer Reading – Adventures and EaglesSummer Reading kicks off in June at the Stanwood Library (9701- 271st St. NW) for teens & children with events & activities to helpchildren Dig into Reading & to encourage teens to dive Beneaththe Surface of books. The Stanwood Library is your summer spot toexplore the depths of Puget Sound, build with Legos, make crownsout of paper, grow crystals, explore mythical creatures, and visit witheagles from the Sarvey Wildlife Center, a Bigfoot hunter, a ProfessionalZaniac, and a Story Prospector. The summer will end with a HobbitParty, and all ages are welcome to the party and several of our otherevents. Each week will feature a special craft. July and August also willfeature the Origami Cool Zone where you will learn how to fold paperinto delightful creations. A complete list of Summer Reading eventsare listed in the Crab Cracker calendar of events and on the librarywebsite. Crafty fun every week: Check the magic box for suppliesand instructions: June 24-30: Fiber-wrapped stones • July 1-7: Collageself-portrait • July 8-14: Fold a paper garden gnome • July 15-21: Howto dress like a Hobbit/Dwarf/Wizard/Elf • July 22-28: Make Hobbit/Elfears • July 29-August 4: Make a paper beard • August 5-9: Make a runestone. For info or to register, call 360-629-3132 or www.sno-isle.org.53

fishing newsFishing report“Sturgeon is still open through the month of June but rememberthat the annual limit per person has now been lowered to just 2fish. It is open for the whole month of June and Port Susan hassome great spots to fish for them.Crabbing opens Thursdays-Mondays from July 1st through LaborDay, limit 5 per person per day. This is a correction from an earlierreport when I said that it did not open until July 4th. So it is openon Monday, July 1st, then closed Tuesday-Wednesday, then openagain on July 4th.Salmon opens in area 8-1 & 8-2 on August 1st. The exception tothis is the Tulalip Bubble, which actually opened on May 31 andstays open until September 2nd for all Salmon. Minimum size onChinook is still 22” and must be hatchery. Limit 2 Chinook/Cohoper person per day plus an additional 2 Pink.Area 9(Possession) opens for Coho & Pink Salmon July1-July 15.Be sure you check our website or come to the store for fishingnews between issues.”– Joshua Flickner, Elger Bay Grocery (www.elgerbaygrocery.com)SEND US PHOTOS, STORIES,NEWS, PRESS RELEASES & MORE!The readers want to know about youand more about the communitywe live in.Email us at:thecrabcracker@wavecable.comLESLIE TRIPP,AGENT7359 - 267th St NW #CStanwood, WA(in Windermere Complex)360-629-4304www.leslietripp.netProviding Insurance & Financial ServicesHome Office: Bloomington, IL 61710FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED!Elger Bay • Camano Plaza • North CamanoOpen Mondays-Saturdays:10am-4pmDonations Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat: 10am-3pm1335 SR 532 • 360-629-6142Having company?Treat them todelicious drinks fromone of our stands!54 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

healthy livingSifu, M. AndrewCurry, teachesa variety of lifeskills, includingthe ancientart of T’ai ChiCh’uan throughoutthe Sno-Islearea. Call206-245-5482 orcontact him atmacurryartist@gmail.com.The Power of the Circle: the Subtle Way“Carl Jung said, “Modern man is sick because he is not whole.” Ofall the essential geometric shapes; circle, triangle, square, rectangle,etc., only the circle exists without any angles. The ancientsrevered this shape as representing the whole. Not surprising thenthat there are so many references in our common lexicon, or thatwe refer to many phenomenon with circle and cyclic imagery.Yet when it comes to personal, practical applications- especiallywalking, we typically focus too much on the linear, barely graspingthis subtle way of making our lives easier. Many of you haveheard me say, “my practice is very simple.” Essentially I look for,and apply every chance I get the power of the circle. Scientificallyit’s easy to understand the reason the circle has such power:It requires much more energy to change direction than it doesto continue to move in the same direction. That is, angles create“stress.” Even on a psycho-emotional level, spending too muchtime in a room filled with angles can have negative effects. In thatcase, go for a walking meditation, and make your movements ascircular as possible. Good luck and good practice.”8712 - 271st StreetP.O. Box 284, StanwoodYarns, Needles, Hooks and PatternsSpecializing in yarns by Dale of Norway360-939-0769 • pinchknitter@pinchknitter.compinchknitter.com • facebook.com/pinchknitterwww.TheCrabCracker.comRazzle Dazzle Gifts8705 271st St., Stanwood(King Building)360.629.4414Open Hours:Mon-Sat: 10-5Melissa & Dougtoys! Newshipment instore today!55

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Stanwood CupcakesA happy place for people to come and enjoy a cupcake, a cookie,or an ice cream treat since 2010.Now ServingFresh LocalStrawberry CupcakesPlus a dozen other delicious flavors baked fresh daily!Enjoy16 Flavors of Hard Ice CreamFrom Cascade GlacierMoose TracksBeachcomberPraline PecanCotton CandyWild Mountain BlackberryMint Chocolate ChipChocolateCookies ‘n’ CreamMaui Waui SherbetDeath By ChocolateBubble GumCaramel CaribouChocolate Chip Cookie DoughLicoriceStrawberry CheesecakeMaple NutStanwood Cupcakes is located at 8719 271st Street NW,Stanwood, WA 98292360-926-8241 • www.stanwoodcupcakes.comOpen Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-5pmFor any occasion or just for a happy moment.58 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

LIBRARY NEWSCamano IslandLibrary,Terry’s Corner848 N. SunriseBlvd., CamanoIsland(360) 387-5150Mon: 1-5Tues: 10-7Wed: 10-7Thu: 10-7Fri: 10-5Sat: 10-5Sun: ClosedSummer Reading Kick off on CamanoOn June 6th the Camano Island Library Pilot Project kicked offsummer reading at Elger Bay & Utsalady elementary schools with“Professional Zaniac” Alex Zerbe. Children’s librarian Mary Jenningsstated the students were completely enthralled while Alexjuggled, rapped and performed a crazy array of antics all whiletelling the students about the importance of libraries and reading.She added that he related how as a youngster he wanted to learnto juggle, so he got a book from his local library and taught himself.The assemblies, funded by the Camano Island Library Friendsand the Sno-Isle Foundation, got the students completely excitedabout summer reading. Research shows that kids who read consistentlyover the summer maintain the reading skills they workso hard to acquire during the school year. Public libraries have along tradition of partnering with schools in order to keep childrenreading all summer long. Camano Island Library is no exception. Inaddition to our reading program that allows kids to get free booksand enter to win one of two free bikes from the Camano Library,we have a rich array of summer entertainment. These programs allhere at the library, funded by the Camano Island Library Friends,include a magician, puppets shows, world music and a grand finalewith a clown and face painting. Also, when you sign up forsummer reading at the Camano Island Library be sure to get yourfree Aquasox tickets. Please visit our website or stop by the libraryand talk to Ms. Jennings to get all the details about summer readingat the Camano Island Library. –Photo: Professional Zaniac AlexZerbe kicks of summer reading at Utsalady Elementary.DR. KATHY BATEMANDC, CCSPwww.TheCrabCracker.com59

GRAND OPENING SPECIALPRIVATE MAILBOXESas low as $8.33/monthNo Set-up Fee / Two Months FREE24/7 AccessOFFICE SPACEAVAILABLECall for detailsLocated in the Historic10101 270th St. NW360-629-2900“Our goal is to provide you andyour family with state-of-the-artdental care in an environment thatis both comfortable and caring.”• COSMETIC DENTISTRY• PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY• NEW PATIENTS WELCOME!• MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED• VOTED “BEST DENTIST”9 YEARS IN A ROW360-629-4597www.HewlettDental.com9628 271st Street NW, Stanwood(across from the library)Family Owned & Operated ~Nick & Carrie FoxenYour Guaranteed Automotive ResourceSales ~ Service ~ Repair360-926-8097 • platinumautoworks.net6 South Sapphire Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282“It’s not just about boats... It’s about people!”Offering the best of island life for FRIENDSHIP 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 CLUBMonthy brunch open to the public on the 2nd Sunday of the month. $8 for adults, $5 for kids under 69am-noon at our Club House, 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282.For membership information, call 360-387-390360 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

LOCAL POEMS& STORIESThe red White & BlueBy Mary Ann WellsThe drocations and flags are upThe night will be brightFor fireworks are readyIt’s 4th of July night.Heard after a sumptious feast:He: Have you had a good meal?She: My gastrnomical satiety is admonishing me of the fact that Ihave arrived at the ultimate stage of consumption consistent withdietary integrity.– Submitted by Gene & Beth Stewart, Warm Beach Seniors.Night Time on the FarmBy Mary Ann Wells4th of Julytrivia:On July 4, 1776,thirteencoloniesclaimedindependencefrom England’sKing George III.Fireflies danced in the dark Summer skyAnd crickets in the garden played their music in replyThe farm was quiet as the night replaced dayWhile horses nibbled softly on their hayBaby cows fast asleepTo the lullaby of bullfrogs croaking low & deepSpiders and rats,Fuzzy kittens with Mama CatAsleep in the loftWoolly sheep in their pensEveryone asleep for the nightNever be lateTo shut all the gates.EXPERIENCECOMPASSIONwww.TheCrabCracker.comPatty Weeda, SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)“Successfully marketing and selling real estate for over two decades.I NOW also specialize in listening and understanding the needs ofseniors as they transition out of their homes. I have a proven trackrecord with helping executors with estate sales too.”Commitment to Service •Attention to DetailCall me for a warm and CONFIDENTIAL consultation425-348-1152or emailpattyweeda@windermere.com61

TIDE TABLESTides for SARATOGA PASSAGE / GREENBANK (JUNE 21-JULY 4, 2013)Day High Tide Height/Low Time FeetF 21 High 2:28am 11.521 Low 9:40am -2.421 High 5:07pm 10.821 Low 10:04pm 6.9S 22 High 3:16am 11.522 Low 10:26am -3.222 High 5:54pm 11.522 Low 11:01pm 6.8S 23 High 4:07am 11.523 Low 11:13am -3.723 High 6:39pm 11.923 Low 11:56pm 6.5M 24 High 5:00am 11.324 Low 12:01pm -3.724 High 7:23pm 12.3T 25 Low 12:51am 6.025 High 5:55am 10.925 Low 12:48pm -3.225 High 8:06pm 12.4W 26 Low 1:47am 5.426 High 6:54am 10.326 Low 1:36pm -2.326 High 8:49pm 12.5T 27 Low 2:44am 4.827 High 7:57am 9.627 Low 2:25pm -1.027 High 9:32pm 12.4Day High Tide Height/Low Time FeetF 28 Low 3:45am 4.028 High 9:05am 8.828 Low 3:15pm 0.628 High 10:14pm 12.2S 29 Low 4:47am 3.229 High 10:23am 8.129 Low 4:08pm 2.329 High 10:58pm 11.9S 30 Low 5:50am 2.330 High 11:54am 7.830 Low 5:07pm 4.030 High 11:43pm 11.5M 1 Low 6:50am 1.51 High 1:38pm 8.01 Low 6:19pm 5.4T 2 High 12:29am 11.12 Low 7:45am 0.72 High 3:10pm 8.82 Low 7:41pm 6.3W 3 High 1:15am 10.73 Low 8:33am 0.13 High 4:18pm 9.63 Low 8:59pm 6.8T 4 High 2:01am 10.44 Low 9:15am -0.44 High 5:09pm 10.34 Low 10:02pm 7.062 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com

PHOTOS &ART FROMYOUR FRIENDS4th of July at Juniper Beach, Camano Island.– Photo by James M. Shipley.4th ofjulytrivia:The song “YankeeDoodle”was sungoriginally byBritish officersmaking fun ofbackwoodsAmericans.Utsalady Point by Ian GleadleBest of2009-20139913 271st St. NW, #B, Stanwood360-629-0374Thanks for voting us the Best Of 2013!www.TheCrabCracker.com• Design • Installation• Renovation • Maintenance“Call for a free estimate”(360) 631-0403www.primescapes.comLicense: PRIMEL*875DE • Bonded • Insured63

CEDARHOME $252,000Great 4 bedroom Stanwood home with lots of upgrades.Kitchen with tile counters, SS appliances and Birch cabinetryadjoins the great room complete with gas fireplace. Diningarea opens to the patio and fully fenced, large yard. Terrificlocation. #488136COUNTRY CLUB $299,900Water and mountain views from this 2700+ asf Lindal CedarCamano home. Featuring 3 bedrooms on the main floor, loftupstairs, and office/den, bonus room and bath on the lowerlevel. Watch the eagles, sunrises and moonrises from thelarge living room windows or the huge deck! #498334FOX HILLS $229,000Newly remodeled 3 bedroom Stanwood home with a fullyfenced yard that backs to the green belt. Forced gas heat,new paint inside and out, new roof and skylights. Frenchdoors lead to the good sized deck. Lots of room for RV or boatparking, 10x10 shed and more. #496211ELGER BAY $219,000Spacious 2006, 3 bedroom Camano home is in like-newcondition. Fully fenced backyard, separate living and diningrooms and the rec room has a gas fireplace. Quiet neighborhoodis close to the parks, schools and beaches. Kitchen hasgranite counters and lots of room. #426783RECENTLY SOLD HOMESList Price: $799,000 Sold Price: $785,000Days On Market: 2381261 Beach Drive, Camano IslandBedrooms: 3 • Bathrooms: 1.75 / MLS # 457838List Price: $499,000 Sold Price: $495,000Days On Market: 5137 Utsalady Road, Camano IslandBedrooms: 2 • Bathrooms: 1.5 / MLS # 467135Camano Island | Country Club1283 Elger Bay Rd360/387-3411Stanwood7359 267th St NW360/629-8233www.facebook.com/CamanoLifeCamano Island | Terry’s Corner818 N Sunrise Blvd360/387-4663www.camanorealestate.comWindermere Real Estate/CIR64 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com