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Events & Information • Camano Island • Stanwood • Conway • Port Susan

Issue 205 • September 29 - October 12, 2017

“Crack it open to get to the good stuff.”

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Shop and Dine on the East Side • Stanwood, WashingtonFULL CAST & CREW FOR YOUR PLEASURESee all the original cast on one amazing block!


Artist of the Week ...................................................................................40Business Spotlight ..................................................................................41 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ....................................................4-22Classes and Workshops, Etc. ...............................................................60 Classifieds Listings .......................................................................... 36-37Community Information & Announcements / News .......... 44-49Cooking Mamas ............................................................................... 56-57Did You Know ...........................................................................................59Kids’ Korner ........................................................................................ 34-35 Life Worth Writing About .....................................................................26Local Photos and Art .............................................................................55Local Stories and Poetry ......................................................................31Meetings and Clubs ...............................................................................43Message from the Pope .......................................................................58Moonshine Wisdom and Wit ..............................................................54Pet Pages (animals available for adoption) ...................................39Tide Tables ................................................................................................62View from the Bleachers ......................................................................61What’s Up? ................................................................................................51

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 1FOREVER PLAID“The Heavenly Musical Hit” presented by T.A.G. 7:30pm at the Con-way Muse – $26. Once upon a time there were four guys who dis-covered that they shared a love for music & then got together to become their idols. Rehearsing in the basement, they became For-ever Plaid. On the way to their first big gig the Plaids are broadsided by a school bus & killed. It is at the moment when their careers & lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29BABY & ME STORYTIME11am at the Stanwood Library. Wiggle & giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes & activities. Playtime fol-lows. For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29BLOOD DRIVE IN HONOR OF VIVIAN AND LANDRYNorth County Fire/EMS is hosting a blood Drive in honor of Vivian Stinson & Landry Hall, two Stanwood children who are fighting the same cancer. Landry & Vivian were both diagnosed with Pre B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia & continue to fight their battles. Both Landry & Vivian received life saving transfusions within hours of ar-riving at Seattle Children’s ER & continued to receive well over 100 transfusions combined. The simple act of donating 30 minutes of your time saves lives like Landry & Vivian’s, without transfusions our children would not be here! PLEASE take the time to donate, and save lives!! We have a goal of 50 donors, please help us go above and beyond!! If you wo&and type NorthCountyFire as the sponsor code. You will be directed to pick a time slot. Make sure you sched-ule an appointment! 8117 267th St. NW, Stanwood.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29ANNUAL FALL SIP-N-SHOP5pm-8pm at Ladders Clothing & Company in downtown East Stan-wood. Bring a friend or two & check out all the new fall arrivals. We will have discounts throughout the shop along with a few snacks & beverages to make your shopping experience a little extra special.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29SOCIAL EVENTPlease join the Suites Senior Living at Josephine Caring Community in celebration of our family support and community partners. We are hosting a social event from 5pm-8pm at 9901 272nd PL NW, Stanwood. more info: 360-386-3097 or 360-913-3858.

LOOK IN OUR

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HAPPENING RIGHT NOWOR COMING

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29CHOROLOCO(Vintage Brazilian Jazz) – 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29MV DANCE PARTY ~ NO COVER!“COWGIRLS GONE WILD” Free line dance lessons 8pm then dance & party the night away till 2am to our fabulous music video sys-tem! Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSVarsity Football vs Marysville-Getchell. 7pm.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29FORD GIESBRECHT PERFORMS AT DOS REALES Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American and Latin jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music. 5:30-8:30pm. 9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29ART WALK5-7pm in downtown Stanwood. Stanwood businesses will open their doors for customers to meet local artists & enjoy their works.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29PORT SUSAN FARMERS MARKETShop for the freshest local produce, flowers & artisanal foods, as well as hand-crafted items from local artists, cooking demos, fun, educational activities, food vendors & live music from local per-formers. Located 2-6pm in East Stanwood at 8727 271st NW.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE GRANGE8-11am at the South Camano Grange. Come & enjoy all the pan-cakes you can eat plus french toast, scrambled eggs & ham & sausage, orange juice & fruit. 2227 S. Camano Dr. Camano Island. More info: Pat at 629-3276.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30FAMILY BINGOat the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available. More info: 360-387-5420.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR & CLINICSafe Harbor and the YMCA have partnered together to host a Free Community Health Fair & Clinic. Features everything you need to keep your family healthy this Fall. 10am–3pm. Free Doctor Visits - Free Dental Services - Free Immunizations & Flu shots - Free Di-abetes & Blood Pressure Checks - Cooking Healthy & Food Sam-pling - Interactive Wellness Workshops - Giveaways - Free day at the YMCA...bring your swimsuit & try the new pool! - Experience one of the Y’s classes. 10am-3pm at 7209 265th St NW, Stanwood.

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SUNDAY,OCTOBER 1

SEATTLESEAHAWKS

5:30pm vs theIndianapolis Colts

Go Hawks!!!

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30SHS CLASS OF 2007 REUNION / DANCE PARTY!No Cover ~ Dance & party the night away to the fabulous music video system. Doors open 6:30pm. Dancing & fun all night long! Free Pool, big dance floor, fun friendly staff. Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (425) 737-5144.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30$CRATCH DADDY7pm at Pub 282, 370 N East Camano Dr, Camano Island. Join us for a night of FREE LIVE MUSIC with $cratch Daddy Blues with a little blend of R&B, Motown, and Rock. An energetic dance band.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30ANDRE FERIANTE AND ERIC APOE7:30pm at the Conway Muse - $10. Award winning, creative blend of classical, flamenco & Brazilian styles. An innovative approach & guitar mastery to the ukulele and the nylon stringed banjo.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1PUMPKINFESTAlso October 7-8. 10am-5pm at Glass Quest Glassblowing Studio, 31808 W Lake Ketchum Rd, Stanwood. More info: 360-629-7005.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1MEDITATION GATHERING & TEA TIME6:30pm. Let’s sit, just silent awareness… Stay for tea. 28122 82nd DR NW Stanwood 98292 Please RSVP 360-991-6339.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE5:30-7pm at Island Baptist Church, Camano Island. Sunday Night Live will be for 7 Sunday nights. This will be a ‘Vacation Bible School’ style of children’s ministry (games, crafts & Bible lesson & memory work) for kids pre-school through fifth grade.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1ANANDA FARM SUPPER3:30pm-7pm. Enjoy several courses, prepared with food grown on the farm. Walk-about the farm on a guided tour. Make your reserva-tion early on our website: www.AnandaFarms.com.

OCTOBER 1

NATIONAL HOMEMADE

COOKIES DAY

Let’s bake a lot of homemade cookies today, as it is Home-made Cookies

Day. Baking any kind of cookie will do. Put on

your apron and get baking. The more cookies you make, the

better.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1FAMILY BINGO3:30pm at the Stanwood Senior & Community Center. Lots of games, food & fun. Children 10+ welcomed accompanied by adult. 7430 276th Street NW, Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1BLESSING OF THE ANIMALSJoin us at 10am at St Aiadan’s with your pet. All pets welcome. Please potty your pet before the service. All animals will receive a special blessing with holy water & a St Francis medallion to com-memorate the day. 1318 WA-532, Camano Island. (360) 629-3969.

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Linda EvansBroker, Realtor®

360 632-6788www.InsideCamano.com

818 N. Sunrise Blvd.Camano Island, WA

Local. Knowledgeable. Connected.Your “go to” real estate resource

for Camano Island!

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 2DROP-IN ACTIVITY DAY2-5:30pm at Davis Place Teen Center, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood (across from the library). Today’s activity: Floam. Make your own col-orful foam in a rainbow of colors.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Volleyball vs Shorewood. C Team & JV: 5:15pm. Varsity: 7pm.Boys JV Tennis vs Lake Stevens. 3:30pm.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3BABY STORYTIME11am at the Camano Island Library. Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities. For newborns to 18 months. Caregiver required. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3ORIGAMI COOL ZONE: MONSTER CLAWS & JAWS!4pm at the Stanwood Library. Fold claws you can wear, plus a chomping monster! Materials provided.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3AOA HIKE GROUPMeet at 7am at the Stanwood YMCA. Be prepared for the weather & have food/water with you. Open to the community invite a friend! Today’s hike: Park Butte Lookout, 7.5 miles RT, 2200 elevation gain.

OCTOBER 2

NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKERS RECOGNI-TION DAY

Give your custo-dial worker a big

thanks.They seldom get

recognition.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSGirls Varsity Swim vs Kamiak. 3pm at the Stanwood YMCA.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4FAITH IN FILMWednesday Film Series at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532, Camano Island. 6:30-8:30pm. Light refreshments, film & short dis-cussion. Today’s feature: Accidental Courtesy. Synopsis: Musician Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. Daryl likes to meet & befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan - something few black men can say. In his travels, he’s collected robes & artifacts, building a collection piece by piece, story by story, in hopes of eventually opening a “Museum of the Klan.” Open to all. Cost is free. For more info or for childcare, call 360-629-3969.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4MULLY7pm at Stanwood Cinemas. A no ordinary rags-to-riches tale. It’s the true story of Charles Mully, whose unlikely stratospheric rise to wealth & power leaves him questioning his own existence. Against the better judgment of family & community, Mully sets out to en-rich the fate of orphaned children across Kenya. Jeopardizing his own life, Charles risks everything in a series of events that is noth-ing short of astonishing. Guests will be treated to celebrity en-dorsements & an interview with Esther & Charles Mully.


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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4BOARD GAME NIGHT7-9pm at Naked City Brewery, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Suite E101, Cama-no Island. (360) 631-5432.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4L.I.F.E. - LITURGY IS FOR EVERYONE(instructed, guided and explained service of ancient/historic prayers) Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532 Camano Island. 360-629-3969.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4DROP-IN ACTIVITY DAY2-5:30pm at Davis Place Teen Center, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood (across from the library). Today’s activity: Chocolate Olympics. Do you love chocolate? Do you love games? See if you can win!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSFrosh Football vs Marysville Getchell. 4pm.Volleyball vs Snohomish. C Team & JV: 5:15pm. Varsity: 7pm.Boys Varsity Tennis vs Oak Harbor. 3:30pm.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4READY READERS: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs & creative activities. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5FAMILY STEAM STORYTIME11am at the Stanwood Library. Learn through exploring science, technology, engineering, art & math! All ages. Caregiver required.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Soccer vs Edmonds Woodway. JV: 4:30pm. Varsity: 6:30pm.Boys Varsity Tennis vs Marysville Getcjell. 3:30pm.

OCTOBER 4

SUKKOTbegins at

sundown. The joyous festival

celebrates the 40 years the Jewish

people wan-dered through the desert after leaving Egypt.

The holiday lasts 7 days.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TEEN THURSDAY2:30pm at the Stanwood Library. Head over to the library after school for snacks, movie showings, crafts & more! Call for details.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5MARCH TO MAY(Seattle-based modern folk) – 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $5. With rich vocal harmonies, riveting lyrics & haunting melodies, March to May’s live performances are heart-wrenchingly captivat-ing & unabashedly raw.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5CARNIVOROUS TERRARIUMS3pm at the Stanwood Library. Make your own carnivorous terrari-um! Mary Fosse from Carnivorous Terrariums Nursery will teach you how to create & care for a terrarium with a Sundew - a plant that eats bugs! Each participant will take home a carnivorous terrarium that will amaze friends and family. Space is limited; preregistration is required. For grades 4-8.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5FAMILY STORYTIME11 am at the Camano Island Library. Funny stories, action songs and creative activities will make you giggle and move while getting your little ones ready to read. All ages are welcome. Caregiver required.

OCTOBER 5DO

SOMETHING NICE DAY

Go ahead, do something nice, anything nice. And, do it to,

or for, another individual. It

won’t hurt......we promise.

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED!Elger Bay • Camano Plaza • North Camano

Add some"Pumpkin Spice"

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 5JAM/OPEN MIC & COMPETITION!$100 Top Prize for our Competition segment! No Cover! Jam starts at 8pm. Competition starts at 10pm. Singles, duos or bands can compete for the top 3 prizes. This fun all genre jam is sponsored by Northwest Music Foundation & Sahara Pizza! Bring your instrument or voice or just come to dance & enjoy all the great music! Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (425) 737-5144.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6MV DANCE PARTY ~ NO COVER!“COWGIRLS GONE WILD” Free line dance lessons 8pm then dance & party the night away till 2am to our fabulous music video system! Loco Billy’s is at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (425) 737-5144.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6READY READERS: BABY & ME STORYTIME11am at the Stanwood Library. Wiggle & giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes & activities. Playtime fol-lows. For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6JOAN PENNEY JAZZ QUARTET(jazz, Latin, Pink Martini, blues & musical theater classic) – 7pm at the Conway Muse – $10.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6SACRED TEA CEREMONY7pm at Tea with your Dragon, 8715 271st St NW, Stanwood. Join Luna Ashley to commune with the full moon in Aries while sitting with the practice of sacred tea ceremony. Ceremony is held in sa-cred silence, seated on the ground, accompanied by gentle guid-ance to help you reach inner harmony & balance in body, mind & spirit. Price: $25 (must be paid 3 days in advance to secure your spot). RSVP required.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6FORD GIESBRECHT PERFORMS AT DOS REALES Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American and Lat-in jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music. 5:30-8:30pm. 9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6PORT SUSAN FARMERS MARKETShop for the freshest local produce, flowers & artisanal foods, as well as hand-crafted items from local artists, cooking demos, fun, educational activities, food vendors & live music from local per-formers. Located 2-6pm in East Stanwood at 8727 271st NW.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6PETUNIA & THE VIPERS(Latin rhythms to a country blues tune, and gypsy flavoring to a rockabilly). 8pm at the Conway Muse – $12/$15 at the Door.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6LEGO® CONSTRUCTION ZONE3:30pm at the Stanwood Library. Use your imagination to build planes, cars, buildings and whatever you fancy.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7DAVE MILLS AND THE FUNK DUB 407pm at Pub 282 at the Camano Plaza A REVOLVING compilation of Funkytown Mashups to Rock Steady Reggae to R&B dance and Blues they are killing it!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7FAMILY BINGOat the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available. More info: 360-387-5420.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TONEY ROCKS7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10. Soul blues rooted rock music.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7“E-CYCLE” ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PROGRAM(Benefitting Stanwood-Camano Kiwanis Aktion Club and Stan-wood-Camano Kiwanis). Held at 27001 94th Drive NW. 10am-2pm. Heavy old TVs, computer monitors, laptops, and desktop comput-ers welcome! Can’t make it? Send us an email at [email protected] and we can pick it up!

OCTOBER 6

NATIONAL PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT

DAY

Celebrates and recognizes the im-portance and skills

of this career.

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Best of 2017

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 7THE LOWDOWN DRIFTERS$8 For this popular Outlaw Country band. 9pm at Loco Billy’s, 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. www.locobillys.com. (425) 737-5144.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7REFORMATION COMMUNITY EVENTThis year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reforma-tion. Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood (near Josephine Home) is continuing our celebration by hosting a free event which is open to the community to help commemorate this important event. From 10am-2pm, Professor Michael Halvorson of Pacific Lu-theran University will engage us with the history & drama of Mar-tin Luther’s life & the world -changing Protestant Reformation. A German-style lunch will be provided. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Please RSVP for number of lunch guests - (360) 629-3134.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7OKTOBERFEST AT THE AMERICAN LEGION4:30 until 8 or longer at Stanwood American Legion Post 92, 26921 - 88 Ave NW, Stanwood. Costumes encouraged...not required. Brats, Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, German Chocolate Cake & a bev-erage. Beer/wine available for purchase. Beer of the day: Haufbrau Oktoberfest Beer. Adults: $15. Couples $25. Kiddos 12 and under $8. Live OOOMPA music & dancing 5-6pm & 7-8pm. Bring your kazoo & do the chicken dance!! There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

OCTOBER 7BALD AND FREE DAY

Today is a day to cherish and appreciate the freedom that

comes with being bald. While the

rest of us are spending money on hair cuts, hair

shampoo, hair sprays, combs,

and such.

Don TimmermanBroker

[email protected] Real Estate / CIR

List your homes and properties during this excellent real estate market.Call me for a free market analysis.

360-631-0487

THIS A GREAT YEAR FOR LISTINGS AND A GREAT MARKETFOR SELLERS!


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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7CASA FREE MICROCHIP CLINICThe Camano Animal Shelter Association is having a free microchip clinic 11am-4pm at the shelter on East Camano Drive. The free mi-crochip clinic is available to all members of the public. If your pet goes missing, a microchip may be the only thing left linking them to you. The clinic is for cats & dogs only. Cats must arrive in a carrier and dogs must be leashed. More information: 360-387-1902.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7“LIVE” FINALE AUCTIONat Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park. Art Auction for the Art-ists & Gallery. 90+ pieces of fine artwork to be auctioned tonight, starting at 5pm will be a preview party. Come enjoy food & beverag-es. You can leave bids on the artworks. $25 per person at the door). Auction starts at 5pm. Party starts at 4pm. NO RSVP. Auctioneer: Al Mangold & MC Jack Gunter & Karla Matzke. 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island,. www.matzkefineart.com. 360-387-2759.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7-8PUMPKINFEST10am-5pm at Glass Quest Glassblowing Studio, 31808 W Lake Ketchum Rd, Stanwood. More info: 360-629-7005.

SUNDAY,OCTOBER 8

SEATTLESEAHAWKS

1:05pm vs the Los Angeles Rams.

Go Hawks!!!


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8CAMANO ISLAND YACHT CLUB BRUNCHOpen to the public. Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Blueberry Pancakes, Fresh Fruit, Sweet Rolls, Juices, Coffee & Tea. Omelets available for $1 extra. Join us for a great meal overlooking Saratoga Passage. $9 for adults, $5 for kids under 9. 9am-noon at our Club House, 129 N. Sunset Drive, Camano Island.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8SILVANA VIKING HALL BINGO6pm. Come early for some food! 1331 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana. Ques-tions? 360-652-2538. EVERY MONTH, 2nd Sunday.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE5:30-7pm at Island Baptist Church, Camano Island. Sunday Night Live will be for 7 Sunday nights. This will be a ‘Vacation Bible School’ style of children’s ministry (games, crafts & Bible lesson & memory work) for kids pre-school through fifth grade.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9OPEN STUDIO2-5 pm at A Guilded Gallery in downtown Stanwood. Bring your-projects & supplies & enjoy the camaraderie of other artists while creating art. SCAG Members free. $5 non-members. 360-639-3787.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9DROP-IN ACTIVITY DAY2-5:30pm at Davis Place Teen Center, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood (across from the library). Today’s activity: DIY Corkboard. Make & paint your own corkboard.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS JV Football vs Snohomish. 4pm.Boys JV Tennis vs Arlington. 3:30pm.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10LEGO® QUEST4-6 pm at the Camano Island Library. Calling all LEGO® loving kids for a non-competitive, creative building challenge. Snack provided!

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OCTOBER 9COLUMBUS

DAY

Columbus did discover the

existence of the New World for Eu-ropeans who until then, believed the world was flat and ended somewhere

in the Atlantic.

8705 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292360-631-5366 • www.lauries.biz

Stop by to seeour new

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10AOA HIKE GROUPMeet at 7am at the Stanwood YMCA. Be prepared for the weather & have food/water with you. Open to the community invite a friend! Today’s hike: Green Mountain, 8.5 miles RT, 3300 elevation gain.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT6:30pm at the Stanwood Library. Come for an exciting night of ex-ploration & discovery, with hands-on science activities for the whole family, a short film & take-home ideas for experiments to try at home. Supported by Stanwood Friends of the Library.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10“AFTERNOON OF PINOCHLE”The Stanwood Sons of Norway will be sponsoring an “Afternoon of Pinochle” at 1:00 PM. For further information, call 425 422-4197.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10BABY STORYTIME11 am at the Camano Island Library. Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities. For newborns to 18 months. Caregiver required. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS girls Varsity Swim vs Bellingham. 3pm at the Stanwood YMCA.Boys Varsity Tennis vs Snohomish. 3:30pm.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11FAITH IN FILMWednesday Film Series at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532, Camano Island. 6:30-8:30pm. Light refreshments, film & short dis-cussion. Today’s feature: Tender Mercies. Starring Robert Duvall, Tess Harper & Allan Hubbard. Open to all. Cost is free. For more info or for childcare, call 360-629-3969.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11DROP-IN ACTIVITY DAY2-5:30pm at Davis Place Teen Center, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood (across from the library). Today’s activity: Emoji Shrink Pins. Fun emo-ji pins to wear & decorate with.

OCTOBER 11

TAKE YOUR TEDDY BEAR

TO WORK DAY

A great oppor-tunity to show

off your beloved Teddy Bear to

work associates. Take your beloved

Teddy Bear with you to work.

Dress him up for the big event. Plan for a big day. Take your Teddy Bear on a tour of the

workplace. Bring Teddy to lunch in

the work cafeteria. If your boss allows

it, let Teddy do a work-related

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11BOARD GAME NIGHT7-9pm at Naked City Brewery, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Suite E101, Cama-no Island. (360) 631-5432.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11L.I.F.E. - LITURGY IS FOR EVERYONE(instructed, guided and explained service of ancient/historic prayers) Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532 Camano Island. 360-629-3969.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11READY READERS: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs & creative activities. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Volleyball vs Marysville Getchell. C Teram & JV: 5:15pm. Varsity: 7pm.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMThe Camano Preparedness Group presents a program featuring “What’s in Your Kit” with Bill Swander. He will be discussing the nec-essary items to keep in your emergency kit to make you more able to survive & recover from any emergency. The public is welcome to attend. 7pm at Vista Madrona Fire Station, 273 N. West Camano Dr. Dessert & coffee will be served. More info: 360-572-4230, [email protected]; or 360-387-9923, [email protected].

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12ART EXPRESSIONSArt opening presented by the Conway Muse. 7pm. Visual artists: Elfa Gisla, Dave Cassera, Lloyd Houston, Christie Houston & Alex Kargop-oltsev. Poetry by Elfa Giasla & Jodie Buller. Music by Ben Starner.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12WAYNE HAYTON(singer/songwriter) – 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – Hat. His solo show features a mix of familiar acoustic classics & original material.

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 12JAM/OPEN MIC & COMPETITION!$100 Top Prize for our Competition segment! No Cover! Jam starts at 8pm. Competition starts at 10pm. Singles, duos or bands can compete for the top 3 prizes. This fun all genre jam is sponsored by Northwest Music Foundation & Sahara Pizza! Bring your instrument or voice or just come to dance & enjoy all the great music! Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (425) 737-5144.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12FAMILY STEAM STORYTIME11am at the Stanwood Library. Learn through exploring science, technology, engineering, art & math! All ages. Caregiver required.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12CARDBOARD AUTOMATA2:30pm at the Stanwood Library. Explore cams, levers & linkages & create a mechanical sculpture to crank up some Halloween spooki-ness. Supported by the Stanwood Friends of the Library.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12LIVING PEACEFULLY WITH BEAVERSBeaver & how to live with them will be the topic of this free seminar sponsored by Snohomish Conservation District & Beavers North-west. While beavers can cause headaches for landowners, they can also be invaluable for protecting & preserving water resources & wildlife habitat. If beavers are causing issues on your property, there may be solutions available to help you to live peacefully alongside them. The October seminars are taught by local beaver experts Alex Pittman & Ben Dittbrenner. 6pm at the Stanwood PUD. Register at http://scdbeavers.eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12FAMILY GAME NIGHTFun for all ages!! Children must be accompanied by an adult. You can play games we have here or bring your own. FREE popcorn. 6-7pm at Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9612 271st NW Stanwood.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12FAMILY STORYTIME11 am at the Camano Island Library. Funny stories, action songs & creative activities will make you giggle & move while getting your little ones ready to read. All ages are welcome. Caregiver required.

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FLOATING PUMPKIN

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Z's Body & Soul9504 271st St., Stanwood • 360-629-5040www.zsremedies.com

Dr Ben Kim stated, "Shoulder mobility while overhead, spinal extension, core strength, hip

mobility, and balance - these are the areas that I have identified most of us need to focus on with each

passing year" article on aging.

"And all that with yoga at Z's Body & Soul" Suzanne, 76 and Norm, 84 years young

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Onamac Pt and Serene View Rd & Easy St.PLEASE CALL Denise Stone:

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Dr Hall is proud to serve the community where he was born and raised,and where he is now raising his own family. Visit his friendly office,conveniently located across from Haggen.360-629-5382 • charleshallortho.com


TELEPHONE BOOK SEASON

At a time we scarcely use telephone books, they’re lying in ev-eryone’s yard. The Plaid Book showed up Monday. Tuesday came Frontier. Neighborhood mailboxes—all in a row—are littered with phone books wrapped in plastic bags, wet from rain. I don’t want one. I already use the one that our local newspaper company mailed in June, dry, inside my mailbox. I’ve used theirs since 1980 when I moved here. It used to be the only local directory.

The phone books are still on the mailboxes. Obviously the company intended a book for each address but didn’t want to pay the post office. The company pretends it’s thinking outside the box, but it’s really thinking about the bottom line. The more books they deliver, the more valuable they can claim ad space is. And they’re creating delivery jobs, right? Yes, but I feel sorry for the poor fellow whose job it is to deliver books for less than USPS, pennies per address.

A few years ago, I was in a local business when an aggressive sales-woman came to push advertising. The owner was already listed in another book, but felt like she needed to shell out to be in all.

Phone books can be handy when the Internet is down or to look up a list of, say, painters in the area. Historical phone books are handy when doing genealogical research. Will phone books disappear?

People are getting tired of so many. Companies rudely throw them around the neighborhood. Like me, my neighbors have left them dripping on the mailboxes. It’s a public nuisance called litter.

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HE WORKS ALL THINGS FOR GOOD

I grew up in small town in CT. I wanted to know the meaning of life, so I used to ask people, especially older people. My reasoning was that after 50, 60, 70, 80 years on this planet, hopefully someone had it figured out. No one in my small town seemed to think they had, so when I got old enough for college, I went to the city. Aside from increasing my knowledge of how dangerous the world could be, I did not find the answers I was searching for there either. Then I tried an experimental college and was exposed to just about everything un-der the sun—I found a lot of things that were not the truth, were not the answer, but where was the answer?

I met a man who told me about Eastern Christianity. I felt that God had heard the cries of my heart. I was 17 years old. I visited a Convent in Boston and met a world I didn’t know existed. I found answers to my questions, peace in my confusion, meaning to life, and that the Truth is not a sentence, but a Person, the Creator of the Universe Who became a Man and walked among us.

Having found the Treasure hid in a field, I went and bought that field, I became a monastic so as not to lose this great Treasure Chest that God in His goodness had led me to. After about 17 years in the Con-vent I was told, “You are going West, you are going to Stanwood, a Convent is going to be started there.” Everything I thought I knew and wanted was in the Convent on the East Coast, or so I thought; but we had taken vows of obedience, so off I went.

The new Convent became the place where God taught me even mo-reso the meaning of life and the way to find happiness, the things I had always wanted, that I think probably most of us want. I learned to trust in Him. It wasn’t always easy, many times it was very hard, and it was especially hard because I didn’t fully get it, or how to do it. So all mixed up in trying to lean on God were also all of the human things—fears, chronic illness, mistakes, learning how to get up after falling, learning how to forgive after being taken, and most of all learning that God truly is Love. Pushing away the doubts and bringing that awareness, that reality, deep into my being, as He showed us over and over again that He was there, often through the good and God-loving people around us and helping us.

I came to understand that when God gave Adam and Eve a com-mandment in Paradise, it was because He loved them, and He was training their free will. Had He not loved them, He could have made them automatons, or He could have abandoned them to grow up willy-nilly. But instead, like parents also do, He provided them with so many good things, and then gave them a commandment too. When Adam and Eve chose not to follow God’s instructions, the conse-quence was not that God was angry with them, as we are sometimes taught in Western Christianity, but rather, that Adam and Eve took the care of themselves upon themselves. They, in effect, said to God, “We are big now, You don’t need to tell us what to do, we can figure it out for ourselves…..by ourselves, and listening to the voices of strangers who tell us that You lie to us, that You don’t have our best interest in mind.”

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In 1980, twins brothers separat-ed at birth ended up going to the same college.

When the news caught fire and

spread in media, the unthinkable happened and another person

called them with adoption papers that all three of them (himself

included) were triplets separated

at birth.


How often the enemy still whispers in our ears and screams over our tv sets that God does not care about us, that He does not love us, that if He loved us He would not allow this and this to happen… But we don’t realize that we ourselves each personally have the ability to get back to where we were, before we, as the human race, chose to take the care of ourselves upon ourselves, and chose to tell God, in ways great and small, that we don’t need Him.

About a year and half ago I heard the prayer, “Lord, fight this battle for me.” That became my new approach to everything. I was constantly confronted with things that were too hard for me, and because of that, I learned, little by little, that He wanted to fight my battles. That not only did I want to be taken care of, but that even moreso, He wanted to take care of us, of all of us, of each of us. When I started to use that prayer, and always ask God to keep us in His will, unto our souls’ salvation, marvelous things started to happen.

After 17 years of mysterious chronic illness, an answer was found. And, we were led to a smaller house to buy in order to focus on the heart of our life, the Jesus Prayer. And, God sent the perfect family, at the perfect time, to buy the Convent property and to be able to make the best use of the ten acres, which were more than we could handle. A short article can barely even begin to explain all of the marvelous things that God did simply because we asked Him to help us find His will, and we asked Him to fight our battles for us, knowing that we no longer wanted to take the care of ourselves upon ourselves. Yes, of course, we still do our due diligence, but in the passenger’s seat. And we are enjoying the ride so much more, because He is so much more wiser than we are. He even loves us more than we love ourselves, so even His care is so much better. And of course it goes without saying, that He is All Powerful and we are so limited. Life is never “easy” and there’s reasons for that, and yet life can be joyful and full of mean-ing and purpose and peace, even when we have struggles. When I watch Steve Hendrickson and his family start to bring their things over to our place for storage, even though we still live here until the end of the month, and when I know that we are going to be using the shipping room in the shop building through the end of the year, even though they will be living in the house by October 1st, I have to smile. How many real estate deals happen throughout the year? and in how many of them do the sellers and buyer work out a way to share the property for a few months, during the transition, that is best for all? We know this is God’s will, because only God could come up with something that beautiful.

If some young person, like myself at ten years old growing up in a small town in CT, were to ask me “What is the meaning of life?” I would say, “Know in your heart that God, the Creator of the universe, loves you so much, more than we could ever imagine, even much more than you love yourself. Lean on Him in everything, be in a con-stant dialogue with Him, ask Him to show you the Truth and His will for you, and take the time to listen. Be honest about this, and you will find peace, joy and the meaning of life.”

– Mother Thecla, Abbess. Convent of the Meeting of the Lord & Quiet Light Candles. We are open for the next two Saturdays (and winding down in October, so in theory also open in October).

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Charlotte’s Web author E.B. White

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CAMA BEACH - A FALL SNAPSHOTMuted grey, the sea and sky.Here and there, a drifting gull, diving loons,A salmon leaps amongst the buoys.The grass covered with a golden carpetOf drifting maple leaves.Overlooked by a row of empty Adirondack chairsAnd a solitary Great Blue Heron.

– Steve Osborn, 26 October 2002

AUTUMNFall is coming. It shines upon my countertops the glow that showsFall is comingIt wears its weary head lowthis too I know. It shades no oneIt wears blindersI have seen many sunscome and goI have seen many Falls before you,came alongand I will see many morebefore you go.

– by Linda del Negro


VACANT LAND $249,000View acreage in the Camano Hills area is ready for your dream home. This property has a paid water share and perc has been done. Facing the NE with spectacular views of Mt Baker and the Cascades with a gated entry and beautiful common areas. #1195609

WATERFRONT $279,000Perfect get-away cabin with endless high-bank views and privacy, located on the south end of Camano. This has undergone a total remodel with SS appliances, Granite counters, wood floors, new metal roof and more. Huge view deck with fireplace. Amazing community beach access. #1193889

VACANT LAND $159,000Amazing views over Elger Bay on Camano from this great building lot. Includes a water share and has an expired septic design with power at the street. Property slopes gently-perfect for a daylight rambler. Great blue water and Olympic Mtn views. Private beach rights close-by. #1074190

JUNIPER BEACH $595,000No-bank waterfront on Camano island in sought after north-end community. Views of Mt Rainier, Port Susan and the Olympics. Fabulous deck for outdoor entertaining at the water’s edge. Detached garage with storage. Beautifully landscaped and partially fenced. #1191034

VACANT LAND $399,000Wonderful easterly views of the Cascades, Mt Baker and Port Susan plus gorgeous sunrises from this 10+ acres of split-zoning. Potential commercial or residential property-bring your ideas and plans. Located just across from the Camano Commons. #1193210

VACANT LAND $174,000Very private property in the Brentwood area of Camano just waiting for your Custom home to be built! Breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island and the mountains with stunning sunsets nearly every night. Boat launch close by. #1071047

ISLAND LIVING $750,000Incredible 4368 asf home on Camano offers sweeping views of the Cascades and Port Susan. Expansive windows, 3 decks, huge office, main floor living, spacious lower level and tons of storage. Dream shop off the garage. Private deck with wood stove off the master. #1155618

VACANT LAND $115,000Beautiful 2.3 acres tucked away on Camano Island. Corners are marked, there is an old site registration and electricity at the street. Lots of tall lush trees to pick and choose how much privacy you want. Visit and see if this is the spot for your new home. #1192018

VACANT LAND $150,000Gorgeous 5 acre parcel on Camano Island includes a water share. Check with the County to see if it is sub-dividable. Rights to three community beaches in the Country Club. Plenty of trees for privacy and easy for off-island access. #1158636

VACANT LAND $185,000Watch the sunrise over Mt Baker, the Cascades and Port Susan from this great lot in desirable Camano Hills. Gated community with lots of open space, trails and RV storage. Water share is paid and electricity at the street plus a greenbelt on one side extra privacy. #1174753

NEW HOME $349,000One-level, 3 bedroom home designed for comfort and simplicity. Open floor plan, SS appliances, engineered hardwoods, Granite counters and Shaker style cabinets. Covered porch in front and deck off the back. Quality Titan Homes construction on Camano Island! #1196263

VACANT LAND $199,000Wonderful combo of seclusion and access to amenities at this view lot. Located on the north end of Camano on a private road with plenty of buffer space and unobstructed views. Water, electricity on the property and 3-bedroom septic installed. Easy off-island access. #1181478

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VACANT LAND $249,000View acreage in the Camano Hills area is ready for your dream home. This property has a paid water share and perc has been done. Facing the NE with spectacular views of Mt Baker and the Cascades with a gated entry and beautiful common areas. #1195609

WATERFRONT $279,000Perfect get-away cabin with endless high-bank views and privacy, located on the south end of Camano. This has undergone a total remodel with SS appliances, Granite counters, wood floors, new metal roof and more. Huge view deck with fireplace. Amazing community beach access. #1193889

VACANT LAND $159,000Amazing views over Elger Bay on Camano from this great building lot. Includes a water share and has an expired septic design with power at the street. Property slopes gently-perfect for a daylight rambler. Great blue water and Olympic Mtn views. Private beach rights close-by. #1074190

JUNIPER BEACH $595,000No-bank waterfront on Camano island in sought after north-end community. Views of Mt Rainier, Port Susan and the Olympics. Fabulous deck for outdoor entertaining at the water’s edge. Detached garage with storage. Beautifully landscaped and partially fenced. #1191034

VACANT LAND $399,000Wonderful easterly views of the Cascades, Mt Baker and Port Susan plus gorgeous sunrises from this 10+ acres of split-zoning. Potential commercial or residential property-bring your ideas and plans. Located just across from the Camano Commons. #1193210

VACANT LAND $174,000Very private property in the Brentwood area of Camano just waiting for your Custom home to be built! Breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Whidbey Island and the mountains with stunning sunsets nearly every night. Boat launch close by. #1071047

ISLAND LIVING $750,000Incredible 4368 asf home on Camano offers sweeping views of the Cascades and Port Susan. Expansive windows, 3 decks, huge office, main floor living, spacious lower level and tons of storage. Dream shop off the garage. Private deck with wood stove off the master. #1155618

VACANT LAND $115,000Beautiful 2.3 acres tucked away on Camano Island. Corners are marked, there is an old site registration and electricity at the street. Lots of tall lush trees to pick and choose how much privacy you want. Visit and see if this is the spot for your new home. #1192018

VACANT LAND $150,000Gorgeous 5 acre parcel on Camano Island includes a water share. Check with the County to see if it is sub-dividable. Rights to three community beaches in the Country Club. Plenty of trees for privacy and easy for off-island access. #1158636

VACANT LAND $185,000Watch the sunrise over Mt Baker, the Cascades and Port Susan from this great lot in desirable Camano Hills. Gated community with lots of open space, trails and RV storage. Water share is paid and electricity at the street plus a greenbelt on one side extra privacy. #1174753

NEW HOME $349,000One-level, 3 bedroom home designed for comfort and simplicity. Open floor plan, SS appliances, engineered hardwoods, Granite counters and Shaker style cabinets. Covered porch in front and deck off the back. Quality Titan Homes construction on Camano Island! #1196263

VACANT LAND $199,000Wonderful combo of seclusion and access to amenities at this view lot. Located on the north end of Camano on a private road with plenty of buffer space and unobstructed views. Water, electricity on the property and 3-bedroom septic installed. Easy off-island access. #1181478

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MAKE YOUR OWN FINGER PAINTForget pricey finger paint. You and your kids can whip up batches of the stuff – in just about any color! – with items that are probably already in your cupboards or pantry. Experiment to expand your pal-ette, all while pinching pennies and pushing your family’s creative boundaries.INGREDIENTS: 2 cups flour; 2 tsp. salt; 2 1/2 cups cold water; 2 cups boiling water; Food coloring (assorted)DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix flour with salt. 2. Add cold water. Stir until smooth. 3. Gradually add this mixture to boiling water. Boil until smooth and thick. 4. Add food coloring, then stir until smooth. Bo-nus hint: Use freezer paper to paint on, to clip a few most costs!


COLOR PAGE BY LOCAL ARTIST ALICE JACKSON

Coloring books are available at Starlight Vintage Emporium in Stanwood.www.messagesfrombeyond.com


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FOR SALE OR ITEMS FOR FREEFree lovely small piano. Full keyboard, 37” high, 56” wide, 22” deep with bench. Well cared for, ready to go. Perfect for church, school, or piano lessons in your home. Call or text 425-442-0436.

For Sale: 2016 Frigidaire 30 inch over the range 700 CFM Convection Micro-wave.. Barely used and comes with 5 year Lowes extended warranty $400 Orig $800 / Solid Maple Butcher Block counter top 42 X 42 great condition $100 / Kitchen island 42 X 42 solid oak with charcoal gray quartz counter top $300 / Krups Waffle Maker $20 Italian Panini Maker $20. Call 360 387-6623.

1978 Lincoln Diamond Jubilee Blue Always garaged – local Car – A! Condi-tion. 66000 miles - $10,000. Please call Ben Van Dam at 425-870-4091

SEAHAWKS tickets! 4 seats, 50 yard line, Seahawks side. For sale by local sea-son ticket holder. some games still available. 206-953-7336

Fence Gate: 12’ Behlen Country galvanized steel, 6 rails, w/hardware. Pur-chased new. Never used. $100

Desk Return. Walnut veneer. Well built. 18” x 59” x 28.5” Good condition. $50 360-722-7822 Camano

Exterior Paint. 15 gallons @ $250 or 5 gallons @ $85. Beautiful dark blue. Behr Premium Plus Ultra Satin Enamel Mosaic Blue #PPU15-04. Fresh, un-opened, receipt, sample, photo. Unbeatable! 360-722-7822 Camano

FIREWOOD--Don’t be caught short this winter--order now for Fall delivery16” cut -split-delivered $220 Camano Only 387-4168

Center Court Thrift Store inside the Stanwood Community & Senior Center. $5 BAG SALE Friday & Saturday. Open 10am-4pm Mon-Sat.

2nd Chance Thrift Shop! 50% off lamps and electronics. 1335 E. SR 532 Camano Island. 360.629.6142.

GARAGE / YARD / ESTATE SALESTHREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Sept 29-30, 3756 South Camano Dr., 9am to 5pm. LOTS OF GOOD STUFF! NO JUNK! Beach Art, Antiques, Furniture, Household items, Baby things, follow the signs, come on down!!!

Camano Moving Sale. Fri-Sat Sept. 29-30. Begins Friday 9am Saturday 8am. Estate furniture, tools, more. 2225 Cleven Park Rd.

HELP WANTEDActivities Coordinator: Stanwood Community & Senior Center is looking for looking to hire an Activities Coordinator for our new Adult Day Services program. The right person will have one year of Dementia care experience, must be certified in CPR & First Aid, BA in recreational therapy or related field & 1 year of experience ; or an AA in recreational therapy or related field & 2 years experience. Send resume to [email protected].

Licensing Clerk, small licensing office located on Camano Island. Looking for energetic, motivated, reliable person, able to work well in fast paced, oc-casionally hectic, service environment. 30-35 hours week, wage based on experience and ability. Please stop by for Job Description and Application if interested, 811 N Sunrise Blvd. Ste. D, Camano Island. (360)387-4700.

Studio 271, located in downtown Stanwood has an opening for a booth renter. Full or part-time, give me a call or stop by, 9009 271st St. NW 360.629.3555 Shoaleh

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Part-time chef: Stanwood Community & Senior Center is looking to hire a part-time chef with opportunities for catering. This individual would have culinary training with experience with menu planning, purchasing, man-agement of other volunteer kitchen staff, upervise & advise other kitchen staff programs, able to work independently & help with cleaning. Part-time 25 hour a week position with opportunities to cater events. Please email resume to [email protected] or call 360-629-7403.

Parish Administrator Position: Camano Lutheran Church is seeking an ad-ministrative staff person with a firm faith foundation to be an important part of the mission & ministry in the day-to-day operations. Ideal candidate should possess: proficient in current technology with excellent computer & office equipment skills; strong organizational & multi-tasking ability with attention to detail; ability to interact with all personality types in a caring & compassionate manner; professional office demeanor and presentation. This position is salaried, part-time (30 hours per week). Wages dependent on experience ($23,000 - $28,000). Past church office experience a plus. For expanded job description, visit www.camanolutheranchurch.org. Submit current resume to [email protected] no later than October 2.

Stanwood Community and Senior Center is looking to hire a Development Director. Send resume to [email protected] or 360.629.7403.

Office manager / bookkeeper wanted. Training for billing procedures avail-able if needed. 10- 12 hours average. Days flexible. Starting $15.00 / hour. To apply send resume to [email protected].

PROFESSIONAL SERVICESExperienced caregiver/professionally trained cook. Working knowledge of medical diets, vegan, vegetarian etc. Also available to drive to appoint-ments. $16/hr Want to eat healthier? Call Nancy 360-387-3738

BUILT IN CAREER OPPORTUNITY!! Well established & successful restaurant in Stanwood. Possible Owner financing if qualified, also possible lease op-tion to purchase. Located on a busy corner of town. PLEASE! NO IN HOUSE PHONE CALLS OR QUESTIONS OF OUR STAFF!!! Call 425-359-5352 or 425- 359-5361 only We are looking forward to talking to the next Owner.

Beach body blues? Call Halsa For All today for your Nutrition & Wellness Consultation. 360-926-8239 www.halsaforall.com

Try something new today! Guitar, bass, mandolin, ukulele, T’ai Chi lessons since 1980. All levels and abilities. Call Andrew at 206-245-5482.

Greg’s Mobile Small Engine Repair Tune-ups, blade sharpening, chainsaw, mower and other small gas engines fixed (425)350-0938.

REAL ESTATE / RENTALSFurnished Waterfront Rental - $1900/mo for Oct thru March only. 4 bed-room, 2 bath, hottub, sport court, wifi/trash/landline/cleaning included. 360-631-0905 – JennsRentals.com

Vacation Home Rental Management – Share your 2nd home with travelers to off-set your expenses. My services are tailored to you and your home. 360-631-0905 - JennsRentals.com

WANTEDWanted horse to ride. Gentle for beginner. Share cost or lease road safe. 360-279-1565.

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5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COLLEGEADMISSION

1. You can get in. Really.College admission isn’t as competitive as you might think. Fewer than 100 colleges in the U.S. are highly selective, which means they accept less than 25 percent of applicants. Close to 500 four-year colleges accept more than 75 percent of applicants. And open-ad-mission colleges accept all or most high school graduates.2. You are more than test scores.Colleges care most about the work you’ve done in high school. They look for students who have earned strong grades in challeng-ing courses. They also try to learn about your character by looking at what you do outside the classroom. Take advantage of oppor-tunities like the application essay and college interview to show a more complete picture of who you are.3. You are in charge.This is your big future—you’re in the driver’s seat. Stay focused on what’s important to you and what you want to get out of the col-lege experience. College planning can feel overwhelming at times, but if you take charge and stay focused on your goals, you can make it work for you.4. You are unique.You should base your choice on how well a college fits your needs. Don’t worry about how it’s ranked on a list or how famous it is. The effort you put in and the opportunities you take advantage of once you get there matter more than the college you go to. Once you graduate from college, your achievements and skills will matter most.5. You are not in this alone.Family, teachers and friends are a great resource. Discuss your plans to go to college with them and ask for help and advice. Make an ap-pointment with a school counselor or your principal to talk about the application process, colleges that will suit you and options for financial aid.

To learn more about applying to college, read https://bigfuture.col-legeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/applying-to-college-faqFor more about searching for a college that fits YOU, visit https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-to-find-your-col-lege-fit/how-to-find-a-college-that-fits-you

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CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK:I’M BUBBY! I LOVE ATTENTION! Ideally I would be toted around in a purse with you all day. I hear that this isn’t realistic, so I will settle for spending 23 out of the possible 24 hours in a day with you! I would like to start off by stating the obvious, that I am adorable. This beauty is maintained through love, trips to the groom-er, and more attention doesn’t hurt.

Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA):198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island.360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.org

NOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK:CAMI is a cute and friendly gal who likes attention; she also enjoys the occasional chat. Cami is known for trying to dash out into the big wide world but has pre-viously lived indoor only. Her former owner said that she would like to be the only cat. Meet cute Cami at The NOAH Center today!

The N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Center:31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood.(360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org.


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DISCOVER ARTIST FANNY Y. CORY

Fanny Y. Cory was born on October 17th, 1877. Her mother, Jessie, died of tuberculosis when Fanny was ten. Her sister, Agnes, who was five years older, contracted tuberculosis by caring for their mother and lived for the next ten years as an invalid. At the age of eighteen, Fanny attended the Metropolitan School of Fine Arts in New York City but left it after oneyear to provide for Agnes. Before the age of twenty, Fanny had become one of the best known illustrators in America. When Fanny was twenty, Agnes died in Fanny’s arms.

Fanny move to Montana to be near her brothers Jack and Bob who were mining for gold. In 1904, she married rancher Fred Cooney. They lived on an 1,800 acre ranch near Helena, Montana for the next fifty years. Fanny set aside her art career to raise their three chil-dren Sayre, Bob and Ted. Years later, Fanny took up her pen again to pay for their college education. By 1936, King Features Syndicate carried her cartoon strips “Sonnysayings” and Little Miss Muffet” na-tionwide.

During this time Fanny painted a series of exquisite paintings of fairies using watercolor which she considered her greatest work. After her death they were published as The Fairy Alphabet. In 1947, Fanny purchased a cottage on the southwest side of Camano to be near her daughter Sayre and her family. She moved permanently to Camano in 1952 where she continued her cartooning career with King FeaturesSyndicate until she retired in 1956. She died in 1972.

On Saturday, October 14th, from 10am – 9pm, Sunnyshore Studio will celebrate the 140th year anniversary of the birth of the ma-triarch of our family of artists. Fanny’s art will be showcased. A bi-ography on her life will be signed by author Toni McCarty. A film documentary will be shown throughout the day (11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 5:00pm).

An encore Saturday is October 21st, 10am-9pm. Please join us as we share the art and story of this remarkable woman.


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CAMANO SWIM, FITNESS AND SOCIAL CLUB formerly Camano Country Club is OPEN to ALL of Stanwood and Camano Island.

This facility has been serving our communities since 1979. For 38 years generations have been coming to learn their first swim strokes, along with renting this facility for weddings, celebrations of life and reserving the beach out front for family gatherings. This “not for profit” business is ran by many volunteers. As our commu-nities have come together here lives have been changed. This is a safe environment where the young and mature can come to expe-rience some island time. After a long commute home from work/school this is a place to engage in your favorite activities. CAMANO SWIM, FITNESS AND SOCIAL CLUB offers you a time to get fit, hold local business gatherings, or just kick back and socialize. We have a swimming pool, weight room, pool table, library, upstairs can be used as a conference room, TV for Seahawk viewing and kitchen to make those half time snacks. We offer a plethora of social activities/classes; the Women’s Social Club, swim lessons, water/land aero-bics, Ti Chi and various others.

Our upcoming gala event is “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” Live/Silent Auction with a steak or salmon dinner and a complimentary bottle of red/white wine (per table) or paid bar for those who prefer beer. This event is on Saturday October 14th from 5:30-10:30. We have painted our Stanwood and Camano communities “Red” with flyers. Seating is limited!!! $60.00 reserves your seat, dinner, drink and as-sured good time with many GREAT memories. Ticket pays for event, and update/maintain amenities. Don’t hesitate contact us today! Credit cards gladly accepted.

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Beautiful 5 acre horse property with a 3 stall barn with tack room. Pilchuck Tree Farm 40,000 acres of trails close by. The main home features 4 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, vaulted ceilings & large deck for entertaining. The master suite has walk-in closet, jetted tub & deck for views. Large kitchen for the gourmet cook. There is a 805 sq. ft. mother in law apt. with a 2-car garage. Huge oversized garage for the hobbyist. Sit back & relax in the HUGE hot tub. Mount Rainier views

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Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s Board of Fire Commissioners meet every 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. These meetings are open to the public. Location of the meetings may vary, so please contact the office at 360/387-1512 for further information.

Ladies Ladies Ladies - Start this fall off on the right foot. It’s the perfect time to work fitness into your schedule. Join the “Walk Fit” group FREE in the Camano Chapel gym on Tuesday and Thurs-day mornings at 9:00 for 30 to 45 minutes. All women are welcome. More questions? Contact Camano Chapel at 360 387 7202. See you there. Address: 867 S West Camano Drive, Camano Island.

Stanwood Book Group October 11 at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to join a lively discussion of books. The book group meets the second Wednesday of each month at Brookdale Stanwood, 7212 - 265th Street NW, Stanwood. The Stanwood Book Group will be discussing The Book of Strange New Things by Michael Faber.

Friends of CASA Meeting October 5, 7pm – 9pm at the Island Coun-ty Multipurpose Center (blue building next to shelter). Join us as we hear shelter reports and plan fundraising and outreach events for CASA. Public invited.


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HAUNTED HOUSE VOLUNTEERS wantedVolunteers needed for Stanwood’s Annual Haunted House at the Stan-wood community & Senior Center. Contact Debbie at 360-629-7403.

BAZAAR VENDORS NEEDEDfor November 4th bazaar at the Stanwood Senior & Community Cen-ter. Tables just $25. Application available at www.stanwoodseniorcen-ter.org. 7430 276th Street NW Stanwood. 360-629-7403.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIRat Stanwood Middle School. Participate as a vendor in our 5th Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fair on Saturday, November 18 from 9am-3pm. Come and sell along side other local artists, crafters and small busi-nesses. If interested in joining our Craft Fair, please contact us at [email protected]. Thank you!

HOLIDAY BAZAAR VENDORS WANTEDCamano Country Club Holiday Bazaar. Saturday, November 4, 9-4,1243 S. Beach Drive, Camano Island. Table (8 foot) rentals at $50each. Call 360-572-4112 or email [email protected] for info.

3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR FUNDRAISERFor boyscout Troop 46. 10am-4pm At Stanwood Elementary Gym. Vendors wanted- contact Melissa Peronteau: 360-913-2774.

THE NEW DVDS OF “THE QUEST FOR THE LOST PAINTINGS OF SIBERIA” ARE INNow you can watch a daring attempt to rescue 17 American paint-ings--trapped in Siberia for a quarter of a century. It really happened. It’s an art film. It’s a comedy. It will make you laugh out-loud. It will make you cry. It received standing ovations in it’s three sold out the-ater openings this Spring. Now is your chance to watch it at home with the one or ones you love. You can take one home, signed by Jack Gunter, by visiting my gallery at 3311 S E Camano Dr. Camano Island 98282 on weekends or by appt. 4253464750. The price is $20 plus tax.

18TH ANNUAL OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMASOur 18th Annual “Old Fashioned Christmas in Stanwood” is fast ap-proaching. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 2nd, 10am to 2pm at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in Stanwood. There will be FREE photos with Santa (thanks to The Village Photog-rapher), gift bags for all the kids, lots of goodies, crafts, music, muse-um tours and more! Here’s how you can help: 1) Become a sponsor. As a $100 sponsor your business name will be included on all flyers and press releases. ALL funds raised go towards purchasing items for the 375 gift bags and treats for the families. 2) Donate items for the Santa Gift Bags. Every child who comes to see Santa gets a bag and we are going to put together 375 bags this year. Items such as small toys, stickers, coupons, candy, etc. will gladly be accepted. Items can be dropped off at the Stanwood Visitor Information Center located in the ReMax Associate Brokers office next to QFC. By participating in this event, you are bringing Santa to ALL the kids in our community, including those who otherwise might not get the chance to see him. The smiles on their faces when they see Santa and get their gift bags are priceless! More info: 360-629-0562.

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DISPOSE OF YOUR PRESCRIPTIONSat QFC - Pharmacy. They have a locked receptacle for deposit. Elimi-nate label info and voila - no bottles, no prescriptions in the landfill! Vi-tamin and supplement bottles (plastic and glass) are totally recyclable at the Camano Transfer Station. Pick up a flyer about what is current with recycling with your next visit. You might be surprised.

WINTERFEST AT CAMA BEACH - DECEMBER 2017Cama Beach State Park announces the first annual WinterFest Celebra-tion for the entire month of December. Each weekend will have a dif-ferent focus on Winter’s activities. The exterior roof lines of the cabins will be lit with low energy LED white lighting, as well as on the Historic Store and other beach buildings. The anticipated activities are: Week 1, December 2 & 3: “Deck The Halls” - The official lighting ceremony, ac-tivities, gingerbread house workshop & crafts. Week 2, December 9 & 10: “Nature In Winter” - Gingerbread house & crafts workshops, learn about survival in winter by crafting fire-starters, building a fire, & more ways to stay safe & warm in the outdoors. Week 3, December 16 & 17: “The Salish Sea” - This weekend is still in the planning stages, and hope to include Native American winter storytelling; photographs taken with King Neptune & a low-tide beach walk. Week 4, December 23 & 24: “Yule” - Yule Fire at the Fire Pit, music & traditional Yule stories from around the world. Week 5, December 30 & 31: “Lights Out” - This last weekend of the year we turn the lights Off. The darkness may allow Zombies to roam the beach. The low tide walk may also be led by Zombies. With any luck, guests can pose in front of the “green screen” & make their own Zombie - End Of The World photos. (note: green screen availability is tentative at this date.) All events are open to the public. Most are Free! Gingerbread houses have a small cost, pre-regis-tration is required beginning in mid-November at the Park.

SENIOR GRAD NIGHT 2018 TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Grad night is a parent sponsored event that takes place immediately following their graduation ceremony! Buses are at the high school and pick up all the SENIORS for a preplanned, chaperoned, safe night ... ALL night long returning at roughly 5:30am the next morning. Food, fun, prizes and most of all a safe evening filled with fellow graduates before they all go their separate paths in life. Tickets are on sale now and prices go up as we get closer to the event so hurry and get a ticket for your Senior now! Tickets available through: Kim Johnson, Jill Vail, Kaia DeBoer and Sharise Deline! Please check and join our Facebook page – SHS Class of 2018 Grad Night – for fundraising information as well as ways to get involved and help. We also have a Remind app for upcoming events and general grad night information. You can join by texting 81010 with the message @shsgrads2. Trust me…. Your SENIOR student soon to be graduate will want to be a part of this memorable event! Contact with Questions: [email protected].

THANKS TO ALLwho read in The Crab Cracker my free service of removing hornet nests & then acted by looking around for or calling me about a hornet nest. I am finished for the year collecting. remember, if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone & be gone by the end of October. HAP-PY HALLOWEEN. Thanks again, Jim, aka THE HORNET HUNTER.


HOLIDAY CERTIFICATES TO FAMILIESI know this is early in the season and yes I know that the children just went back to school, but the Stanwood Ambassadors for Housing Hope have set a large task for themselves and we need the commu-nity’s help to make it happen. We want to give each of the families at Lervick Family Village and Lincoln Hill a $50 gift certificate from QFC or Haggens for Thanksgiving and again for Christmas. There are 39 fam-ilies now in residence so that means 78 certificates are needed. These families were either homeless or near homeless when they came to Housing Hope and are learning how to get themselves back to be-ing self-sustaining. You can learn all about Housing Hope by visiting their website at Housinghope.org. If you would like to help us with this, please put a gift certificate of any amount in an envelope with your name and address, so we can send you a receipt, and drop the envelope off at the Stanwood, Camano Family Resource Center. The Ambassadors will be giving each child at the above locations a filled stocking for Christmas as we have done in the past, so watch for the next article about how you can adopt one of the stockings. We want to thank this community for it’s generosity in the past, it is because of this generosity that so many families have successfully moved on to a better life for themselves and their children. – Carol Jensen, 425-422-2244, [email protected].

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THANKSGIVINGFOOD BASKETSat Stanwood Camano Food Bank Services. Here’s your chance to be a part of a Thanksgiving Tradition that will warm your heart, give food to deserving families in our community, and put a smile on everyone’s face. There are many job positions to be filled. You do not need any special skills – we will “train you” when you arrive. Dress in layers to stay warm/cool enough. Thanksgiving Food Basket Giveaway – Stan-wood Camano Food Bank - ............................................................S a t u r d a y, November 18. We open for clients from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Volunteer Shifts Available: 8:15 am – 10:30 am, 10:15 am – 12:30 pm, 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm. *Positions: Carts, Client Check in, Boxes, Stock, Food Tables, Shopper. *Some of the jobs are more physical than others. Please let us know if you can lift 25 – 50 lbs so you can be placed in the appropri-ate position. To volunteer, please include your phone number, email, and your first and second choice for shifts. Contact Us by using ONE of the choices below: Send an email to [email protected]; or Mary Ann at 360-629-2789 ; or Post to the Facebook Event Page – or send a private message to Stanwood Camano Food Bank Services; or Visit our website at: http://www.stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org/ and send us a message by clicking on “Get Involved”. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th. If you can’t give us your time, we welcome donations of cash which allows us to buy food from Food Lifeline at a fraction of the cost. We also welcome food donations (Turkeys are high on the list this time of year). Please check out our Facebook page for a current full list of our most needed items.

SHOWERS AFTER HOURSThe Stanwood YMCA will open its doors for one hour the first and third Sunday of the month to provide anyone in the community in need. 5:30-6:30pm at 7213 267th St NW. More info: 360-572-3391.

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SOMETHING GOOD

A high school football coach got half the fans of his own team to cheer for the other team, because the other team was from a

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BE HEALTHIER, CONNECT TO PEOPLE, BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITY TIES, DEVELOP AMORE POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFEThese are some of things that can happen when you share your talents and volunteer. The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center has volunteer opportunities. Do you love books and like to read? Mor-gan’s Tales Used Bookstore has volunteer shifts available working in the bookstore. The Resource Center also has volunteer opportunities working at the front desk, greeting people and answering the phones. Do you like board games, mentoring teens and working on art proj-ects? Would you like to teach teens a skill? Davis Place Teen Center has opportunities to volunteer. Stop in, Call or Email to find out how you can become a volunteer, 360-629-5257, [email protected]. Center is located at 9612 271st NW, Stanwood.

CAMANO ISLAND & STANWOOD (2ND) KIDS ART CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCEDSkarlette Bauman and Lacey Marshall are the Winners of the (2nd) KIDS ART CONTEST. Skarlette, age 5, created “Green Grasses” and Lacey, age 9, created “Nature Mandala”. Both kids will receive a Cash Award from contest sponsor Koffman Gallery. The Contest is endorsed by the Camano Arts Association, The Camano Island and Stanwood Chambers of Commerce, the Community Resource Center and the Friends of the Library. New Contest starts now and runs through De-cember. Visit Koffman Gallery, 578 E. North Camano Drive (East end of Freedom Park at Terry’s Corner) for Entry information.

POVERTY PROGRAMJoin the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center & the Stan-wood Camano Island Food Bank in our “Healthy Families, Healthy Communities” initiative. We are building a community of ‘Friends’ & ‘Neighbors’ to eliminate generational poverty in our community. We are looking for individuals in the area interested in volunteering in a one-on-one partnership with a local family in need. We will train volun-teers to help families meet their goals, help motivate and remove bar-riers created by social services. You would not be a Case Manager, you would be a ‘Friend’ – someone from the local community who wants to help another family grow their connections and opportunities. If this program interests you please contact Joanna Dobbs the Program Coordinator at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center at (360) 629-5257 or by email [email protected].

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THRILLER FLASH MOB DANCE -LESSON SERIESCome join us to learn the flash mob version of the Thriller dance. The format will be split up into three 1.5 hour sessions on Friday evenings October 6, 13 & 20. The fourth class October 27 will be putting all to-gether with a costume performance. Can’t make every Friday? Join in for at least two, the format is easy to learn the steps & take home choreography practice sheets from each format to be able to join in on the flash mob performance on the last night, Friday, October 27. WHEN: Fridays, October 6,13, 20 & 27 at 6:30-8 pm at the Stanwood YMCA Gymnasium. SUGGESTED DONATION: $20 for Annual Cam-paign (Includes optional DVD). CONTACT: Ginny Spooner: 360-572-3413 or [email protected].

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - PORT SUSAN SNOW GOOSE & BIRDING FESTIVALDear Community Members, Conservationists and Chamber Members, over the past 12 years, the Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Fes-tival has become one of the premier events in Stanwood-Camano and makes our area a go-to destination for Northwest Birders. Each February, over 500 birding and nature enthusiasts visit the Port Susan area to celebrate the Snow Geese and other shorebirds that frequent our region. Thanks to your generous support from our sponsors, the festival can boast that its impact to our community is significant. The 2017 Festival transitioned from dedicated volunteers of many years that poured their hearts into this event, back to the Stanwood Cham-ber of Commerce. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to gather all of the resources needed to implement the event. We are very pleased to tell you that the Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival will continue in 2018. We have had many people in the community come forward and offer to lend a hand and ensure that the festival takes place. We are already coordinating and planning and the committee is very excited for the return of the festival. Please consider sponsoring this event. If you are interested please submit this sponsorship form to the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce no later than December 15th. Our goal is to provide a free event to highlight the activities in our area and bring tourists back again and again. Thank you for your consider-ation and all you do for the community!

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WHAT’S UPAstronomy in the night sky over Camano by William Maxwell

The night sky is full of shapes. Some shapes, like the Big Dipper, are very easy to recognize. Others, like Vulpecula (The Fox) require a rather vivid imagination. The constellation Cygnus, The Swan, not only belongs firmly in the first camp, but soars on outstretched wings along the glow of the Milky Way. To find it, look directly overhead as October skies darken. You will probably see the Northern Cross, which is contained in Cygnus, the“beak” the bottom of the cross and the wings the cross piece. Be sure to let twilight fall into darkness and have your eyes fully dark adjusted to catch the full beauty of the Swan sailing southerly alongthe Milky Way. What will you see? The constellation and Milky Way glow are read-ily apparent to the unaided eye, but with binoculars you will see the Milky Way separate into millions of stars and hints of glowing nebulosity. Cygnus is one of the richest areas of our night sky. One of the most beautiful double stars, Albireo, is the base of the cross. It is also home to expansive, although dim, glowing hydrogen clouds, star birth regions, the first ever confirmed black hole (Cygnus X-1), manyconfirmed planetary systems, and far beyond it in intergalactic space, The Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, a giant galaxy fila-ment which is the largest known structure in the universe.



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ROOT CELLARING

I have friends who spend their summers canning gallons and gal-lons of produce to eat all winter. I am too lazy and love my sum-mer too much to spend it canning vegetables, but I do like to eat locally-grown food all year round. You might think my reluctance means that during the cold, dark months, I’m stuck buying Chilean tomatoes and South African lettuce but lucky for me, there are al-ternatives. Root cellaring is the easiest way to preserve a whole lot of delicious fall produce like apples, carrots, winter squash, onions, potatoes, cabbage, and even some kinds of lettuce.

You don’t even need to live in a hundred year-old farmhouse with a built-in cellar from days gone by. Dedicated cellars are nice, but they aren’t magical. Fall plants that hold up to storage only need to be kept consistently cool enough to prevent rot, moist enough to prevent dehydration and ventilated enough to prevent mold- con-ditions you can create in a lot of different ways with a little ingenuity.

Do you have a basement or an unused corner in an unheated garage or pest-proof shed? If you do, you can easily adapt the space for win-ter food storage. Pack carrots in a crate filled with clean, damp wood shavings. Potatoes like similar conditions but also require darkness to prevent them sprouting. Depending on the variety, pumpkins and winter squash will keep for months with no special effort from you. Cure them at room temperature for two weeks, then spread them in a single layer somewhere slightly warmer than where you keep the carrots and potatoes. Ensure that the stem is left on the plant, and you maybe still have delicious squash in March. Apples from long-keeping varieties kept cool, well ventilated and free from frost can last through New Year’s.

Root cellars are simple, electricity-free devices for storing your gar-den’s bounty. Give it a try this year, and you, too, may find your old pressure canner gathering dust while you eat well all winter.

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By now you’ve heard the news: Amazon has announced plans to create a second headquarters outside Seattle and Gomorrah’s grid-locked environs. Needless to say this has set off a bidding frenzy for who can offer the most tax reductions, the best qualified per-sonnel and the most advantageous living conditions for Amazon’s elite management team bent on taking over the entire world.

And what major metropolitan city in this country or somewhere else wouldn’t want to claim that citadel of power as their own economic engine? Who wouldn’t want property values to shoot through the roof in the first year, doubling or even tripling the price of a modest home and swelling the tax base? Who wouldn’t want rental prices doing the same, forcing the undesirable poor to move somewhere far outside their upscale neighborhoods? And who wouldn’t want to jumpstart their transportation system by inject-ing thousands upon thousands of Amazonians bent on reaching headquarters by train, by bus, by self-driving automobiles? No, the bids and the proposals are already pouring in the very first week of the retailing Godzilla’s announcement.

Here on the South End we have our own pitch, one we think may just carry the day. Admittedly we don’t have much transportation infrastructure, just a two lane blacktop that loops around the end of the island. And housing opportunities are, well, a bit Spartan and okay, mostly non-existent. Plus, qualified personnel and high tech training programs are what we could charitably call nascent, but actually are fairly non-existent, although Stanwood is building a fine new high school . I guess we could offer tax incentives. No B&O taxes, possibly forever. And gifts for the executives. You know, free crab. All the crab they can eat. Anytime they want it. We’ll even crack it for them.

What we really have to offer --- and we think they’ll see the wisdom in this --- is the chance to start at Ground Level, no impediments, no necessity to sweep aside the existing infrastructures, just a Fresh Clean Start. Sounds good to us too! Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Amazonia? We think you could do it here on the blank slate of the South End. Think about it, but not too long. Tyee Store may be expanding soon, pretty tough competition down here, and they may not roll over the way Whole Foods did, Mr. Bezos.

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INGREDIENTS: 2 T. olive oil; 2/3 c. diced carrot; 2/3 c. diced onion; 1/2 c. diced celery; 4 c. (1 med.) butternut squash, peeled, seed-ed and cut into 1-2 inch cubes; 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 4 to 6 c. low sodium chicken broth; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 c. 100% natural applesauce; 1 (4 oz.) gorgonzola cheese, crumbled for garnish; 1 (6 oz.) can whole smokehouse almonds for garnish; 1 med. granny smith apple, peeled and grated for garnish

DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add diced car-rot, onion and celery. Cook until vegetables begin to soften and onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes. 2. Add cubed butternut squash and thyme. Stir in chicken broth and season with salt & pep-per. Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer until squash is fork tender, about 25-30 minutes. 3. Puree the soup with an immersion blender OR carefully puree in 3 batches in a traditional blender. Do not fill blender more than 1/2 full. Pour pureed soup into a large bowl. 4. Return soup to the pot and stir in applesauce. 5. Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with gorgonzola cheese, almonds and grated apple. Serves 6-8

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INGREDIENTS: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 3/4 c. granulated sugar, divided; 3 1/3 c. all-purpose flour, divided; 3 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided; 4 T. chilled butter; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 lg. eggs, lightly beaten; 1 (15 oz.) can 100% pumpkin; 1 c. vegetable oil; 1/2 c. milk

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two (12-cup) muf-fin pans with paper liners. 2. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup sug-ar. Set aside. 3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in butter with a fork or pastry blend-er until large crumbs form. Set aside. 4. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 3 cups flour, remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar, remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. 5. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin, oil, and milk. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moist. (Do not over mix.). 6. Spoon half of the batter into prepared muffin pans, filling each cup 1/3 full. Dollop about 1/2 tablespoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each cup, and top each cup evenly with remaining batter. Sprinkle with streusel mixture. 7. Bake 20 to 22 minutes. Remove from pans; cool on a wire rack. Makes 2 dozen


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BUYING EXPERIENCES Some of the most profound messages come about while sharing life stories. Let’s just say, my wife and I were on a boat with some kind and adventurous people and...stories happened. A gentleman spoke up, “When it comes to buying things, I try to buy experiences, not stuff.” There was a reflective moment and then all of us eagerly agreed. Our conversations reflect the things that are important to us. Sure, sometimes we talk about the material things we possess, but quality conversation always shifts to what is more meaningful. The experi-ences we’ve earned are what makes each person truly remarkable. Certainly you have had tremendous experiences that did not need to be bought, but I hope you got that gentleman’s point. If you think that more material things in your life will bring you happiness, you will drive your resources and energy to getting more stuff. On the other hand, if you value experiences with the ones you love and de-sire to meet new and interesting people, you will find that you use resources and energies in that pursuit. There is one important aspect to gaining quality experiences in life. It helps to be in good health. Fortunately, gaining optimal personal health is also one of the most fulfilling experiences you can have. Most Americans struggle with health problems that can be over-come through a modest investment in resources and energy. It doesn’t cost more to eat right, especially if eating right means eating and drinking less. Exercise is so lacking in most people’s lives, their potential experi-ences are drastically limited, just due to the old axiom, “If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Purposeful movement every day is important. Walking is great. Valuable life experiences do not come via watching TV, but they do show up while you are striving to be more active. Proper posture is essential for stellar health throughout your life. If you don’t think posture is important, visit an assisted living com-plex. The folks climbing on the bus for the next event are not the youngest; they’re the ones that have maintained relatively good joint function and posture. You cannot maintain stress for long periods of time without break-ing down your mind or body. Reducing stress is an active process. It will not simply go away. Fortunately eating right and exercise will help with managing stress. You will find that your money, resources and energy will go a long way when you use it to improve your health and gain positive life ex-periences. Getting more stuff is always a direction some people will choose, but maybe buying experiences is a better way to go.


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The turn of the century brought a turn of events to Stanwood. Busi-ness was flourishing along the Stilly. Hard times were outdated, the creamery brought fame and fortune, the cannery had also increased payrolls and villagers were in optimistic mood. Cultural, musical and sports events were gaining enthusiasm. Open-air band concerts were held on Market Street, baseball was the favorite sport, agricultural groups were coming to the fore front, the town’s newspaper had been able to continue publication for three consecutive years and incorpo-ration had become the big issue before the people. In the “good old days,” successful publication of a newspaper in Stan-wood was apparently a major accomplishment, as the “Weekly Press,” which started in 1897, was the second paper to come to town after the collapse of the “Stillaguamish Times” in 1889. The “Post” had preceded it in 1890 under the ownership of Dwight and F. A. Stevens. The Stevens partners had brought a small print-ing plant to Stanwood and the paper eked out a meager existence for a year, then gave up. The plant was then taken over by Pearson, Stockbridge, and Meyer but, because of the depression, no presses hummed until March 1, 1897, when the “Weekly Press” put out its first issue. The “Press continued for five years under various editors, and to it went the laurels for promoting incorporation. The town was platted in 1899, at the instigation of the “Press”, and four years later…September 29, 1903…Stanwood became an incor-porated town, fourth class. The growing up process from first white man to city fathers had taken 39 years, so the election of city officers was a happy and special event. During the process of incorporation, the newspaper also underwent changes. A new publishing firm had been initiated under the name of Lane & Clemens and the paper had been renamed “Stanwood Tidings.” H. A. Clemens was the new editor and manager and the first issue was published in June 1903. Says on historical account— “The Tidings was a meritorious little six-column, four-page paper, all home printed. It caught the public fancy and thrived for many years.” 1903 also brought George M. Mitchell to Stanwood and he began his law practice here that same year. He was the first attorney to establish an office in the area and almost immediately became the town’s legal advisor. In the months after incorporation Stanwood flourished as never be-fore, and within a year, the town’s valuation had almost doubled to $49,470. Taxes levied at 10 cents on the dollar brought a revenue of $404.70; the town had spent $2,600 and enjoyed an income of $2,200. By fall 1904, more houses were needed for renters and the pub-lic-spirited “Tidings” made this editorial comment in its issue of Oc-tober 7: “There are no vacant houses that are fit to live in, and while this con-dition exists, it cannot be expected that our population will increase as it should. If some enterprising company, or individual, would put up a few dwellings, the present congestion would be relieved and at the same time, a good return would come from the money invested. “We see no reason why picket fences with half the pickets gone, old Smokey buildings with windows knocked out and fit only for the abode of owls and rubbish, should be permitted in the business part of town. Why not get together and clean up these places as a matter of public duty.” The next issue of the “Tidings” flaunts a headline—Stanwood Onward,” which apparently reflected the mood of the peo-ple during the early 1900’s.


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A DAY AT THE RACES I was not sure what to expect when a buddy of mine invited me to join him for drag racing. Contrary to my assumptions, there were very few men sprinting in high heels, makeup and wigs. No, it turns out that drag racing is a completely different genre of entertainment. If you’re not familiar with this sport, let me cover the basics. The average race takes less time to finish than it takes to finish the sentence, “the average race takes less time to finish than it takes to finish this sentence.” The fastest dragsters hurtle down a 1,000-foot track in under four seconds. During one heat I sneezed, causing me to completely miss the race. My wife does not understand drag racing at all – much the same way that I don’t understand my wife. You see, this sport is all about three things: insanely fast cars, thunderously loud engines that could burst your ear drums, and sexy young women in hot pants and knee-high kinky boots, hanging around the starting line, pretending to serve a purpose. Typically, two racers are pitted against each other in a sprint. Sadly, I did not witness a single car veer off the track into the wall. Several classes of vehicles were competing: top fuel dragsters (the long skinny ones), funny cars (imagine a Chevy Camaro plastered bonnet to boot with sponsors’ logos), something called pro stock, and even motorcy-cles. I don’t want to sound critical, but whoever came up with these de-signs never owned a minivan. First, none of them has any trunk space. And don’t let the “funny cars” fool you. They may look like they have a trunk, but it’s all fake. The cabs are incredibly cramped. There’s no way I could take my family camping in one of these. They don’t even come with a GPS, let alone a decent sound system. They really cut corners in their design. Every driver has a pit crew of about ten helpers and a blonde babe in short pants, tall boots and a tiara. Immediately before the race, they swarm around the vehicle, looking under the hood, inflating the tires and checking her nails. Surprisingly, none of them offered to wash the windshield or check the oil. Seems like you just can’t get good pit crew help these days. If you plan to go to a drag racing event, a couple suggestions: First, bring ear plugs - for you and your nine-month old. The couple next to us brought their infant to this event, but didn’t think to equip him with ear plugs. It only took seven heats for them to realize that Child Protective Services might not look kindly on them causing their child to go deaf before he turned one. Secondly, don’t expect to have a heart-to-heart talk during this out-ing. Suggestions for possible conversation topics include: “What did you say?” and “Sorry, you’ll have to scream louder.” This is also an ex-cellent venue at which to break up with your girlfriend. There is every chance that when you tell her it’s over and you’ve found someone new, she won’t have any clue what just happened. As my buddy and I headed home after a fun day of watching blis-teringly fast death traps, I imagined what it might be like to be behind the wheel of one of those top fuel dragsters with a 10,000-horsepow-er engine, reaching speeds upwards of 320 miles in 3.8 seconds. So, I floored the gas on my Hyundai Santa Fe. Within 20 seconds, I was hur-tling down the interstate at 88 mph. I felt a rush of adrenaline. That’s when I saw the cop car and slammed on the brakes. That was a close call. So much for my racing dreams. But at least my car has a GPS and an awesome sound system.


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