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Issue 162 • February 12-25, 2016
HAPPY
VALENTINE’S DAY!
www.TheCrabCracker.com
[email protected]
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Artist of the Week....................................................................................40
Business Spotlight...................................................................................41
CALENDAR OF EVENTS.....................................................4-23
Classes & Workshops, Etc......................................................................27
Classifieds Listings........................................................................... 36-37
Community Information & Announcements / News........... 44-51
Cooking Mamas................................................................................ 56-57
Did You Know............................................................................................24
Dining Guide.............................................................................................60
From the Cellar.........................................................................................55
Journey with Jan......................................................................................58
Kids’ Korner......................................................................................... 34-35
Life Worth Writing About......................................................................61
Local Heroes..............................................................................................26
Local Photos & Art...................................................................................31
Local Poems & Stories............................................................................38
Maps of Stanwood, Silvana, Conway & Camano Island...... 28-29
Meetings & Clubs....................................................................................29
Moonshine Wisdom & Wit....................................................................59
Morgan’s Tales...........................................................................................25
Pet Pages (animals available for adoption)....................................39
Senior Happenings.................................................................................30
Tide Tables.................................................................................................62
View From the Bleachers......................................................................42
Welcome to The Crab Cracker! Here’s What’s Crackin’
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Cover photo: The Seventh Annual Great Northwest Glass Quest occurs February
12-21 throughout Camano Island and Stanwood. This lucky girl, Muriella Brock,
won a limited edition glass ball at last year’s event.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Paul Bunyan Day
According to the people of Bangor, Maine, Paul Bunyan was born
there on February 12, 1834.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
After Hours Shopping event
6pm-9pm at Three Sisters Vintage, 1143 SR 532, Camano. Join us
for a special shopping event geared towards an intimate feel and
environment. Grab a friend, bring your spouse or come alone and
wander through our delights at your pace! Along with appetizers
and coffee/tea make this an event you won’t want to miss!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Free Museum Tour
The Stanwood Area Historical Society offered free tours of the D.O.
Pearson Home from 1pm-4pm at 27108 102nd Ave NW., Stanwood.
More info: (360) 629-6110.
Valentine
Phobias:
Orintho-Apiphobia - Fear of the
Birds and Bees
Ereuthophobia
- Fear of Blushing
Anlophobia Fear of Flowers
Amoraphobia
- Fear of Love
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Why Move to Warm Beach? Breakfast
Come have breakfast on us and listen to our residents tell why they
chose to make Warm Beach Senior Community their new home.
Breakfast will be at 9:30 a.m. with the program to follow. Following
the breakfast, there will be an Open House of available apartments
and homes. To reserve your space, please call 360-652-4593.
Appraisals In Person
Gold & Silver
Buying Clinic
“I have worked with hundreds of you in
Stanwood for jewelry appraisals & estate
jewelry buys. Peggy McNeil, at Storage
Treasures, is hosting a gold & silver-buying
clinic where I will be buying jewelry & coins,
offering free appraisal advice & making
appointments” – Randy Caverly
CERTIFIED SINCE 1979
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
“Call Randy before you get robbed.”
at New & Used Storage
Treasures, in the Viking Village,
Stanwood. Details at Storage
Treasures or call Randy at
360-280-5094
www.appraisalsinperson.com
[email protected]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Ford 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, FEBRUARY 12
Lorna Jane Trunk Show
9am-noon at Stanwood Swim & Fitness, 9612 270th St. NW. Come
and get some super cute work out gear!! Lorna Jane Active Living is
going to be here at SSF so stop in and pick up a Valentines gift for
yourself. More info: 360-629-SWIM (7946).
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime
11am at the Stanwood Library. Silly stories, happy songs, rhymes,
and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For
newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required. 360-629-3132.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Teen Friday Matinee
3:30-5:45pm. Take a break with a movie and popcorn. Bring some
friends to watch a movie voted on by a local teen group.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
valentine
joke:
What did the
boy octopus
say to the girl
octopus?
A: Can I hold
your hand,
hand, hand,
hand, hand,
hand, hand,
hand, hand,
hand?
Randy Norris & Jeff Nicely
(blues in the Parlor) – 7:30 pm at he Conway Muse – $7. Randy Norris
& Jeff Nicely is an eclectic acoustic blues duo featuring Randy’s guitar slingin’ and dynamic vocals and Jeff’s fine harmonica lickin’.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12
THE TROY FAIR BAND
“COWGIRLS GONE WILD” Dance to this great band doing current
& classic country music along with some of their own originals. $7
Show 9pm. Dance to the DJ/Music video system before after & during the band breaks. Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW,
Stanwood. www.locobillys.com for more info or call (425) 737-5144.
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
The Great Northwest Glass Quest
NEED
TO FIND
ANOTHER
CRAB
CRACKER?
An outdoor
magazine rack
filled with Crab
Crackers is
located next to
the Stanwood
police station.
Place: Parks & Businesses in Stanwood and Camano Island. You are
invited to participate in the greatest treasure hunt in the Pacific
Northwest! Come to Stanwood and Camano Island to search for
unique hand-blown glass treasures by world-renowned glass artists, Mark and Marcus Ellinger. Plastic Clue Balls will be hidden in
local businesses and parks during the 10-day event. The Official
Guide Book shows you where to look for Clue Balls. You can pick
up a Guide Book at one of the participating businesses or download it from the web at www.TheGreatNWGlassQuest.com. Hint:
The Clue Balls will be partially visible without you having to move
anything. Sometimes the clue balls are camouflaged to make them
even harder to find! If you find a plastic Clue Ball, congratulations!
You are a winner! Inside you’ll find instructions on where to pick up
your Glass Treasure! Bring your friends and family and have a great
time exploring Stanwood and Camano Island while on your Quest!
Bonus: All participants can Enter the Drawing to win a 2016 Great
Northwest Glass Quest ball by completing the entry forms at the
back of the Guide Book. Be sure to have the host businesses stamp
your entry forms while you are on the Quest!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Joe T. Cook
(Blues Band) – 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10. Don’t miss this
opportunity to catch one of the Twin Cities’ premier blues performer/songwriters, Joe T Cook. — Jake Jacobson.
7430 276th St. NW
Stanwood, WA
98292
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A place to be enriched, empowered & embraced!
The Center offers lunch and dinner programs,
many activities & volunteer opportunities, health
& educational programs, room rentals, medical
transportation, thrift store, a platform for
community organizations.
We are here for you!
360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org
[email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Meet the Author - Gloria Koll
2pm at the Stanwood Library. The author, Gloria Koll alternates
readings from her novel, “Skipping Stones” with Norwegian and
early American songs played and sung by Mary McLeod.
Camano Junction
the Camano Center’s house band will play from 7-10 p.m. Come
listen to or dance to the music of a 16 piece big band with some
of the best musicians in the Northwest! $15 per person. Cash bar.
Tickets sold at the door. 606 Arrowhead Road Camano Island.
Valentine
trivia:
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13
DJ MUSIC VIDEO DANCE “SATURDAY STOMP”
No Cover! DJ/Jeff will keep you dancing to great Country music all
night long to our great sounding DJ/Music Video System! Dance
Lessons start at 8pm for $5. Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd
Ave NW, Stanwood. www.locobillys.com. (425) 737-5144.
Crossing your
heart to express
a promise or
pledge goes
back to the Roman Catholic’s
gesture of making a sign of the
cross.
Valentines Dance
Little Mountain and Stanwood Eagles (modern country, classic
rock) team up for a great Valentine’s Dance to be remembered. This
will be our first time there so come out to join this party. 8pm at Eagles FOE 3041, 6419 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood (next to fairgrounds).
Local. Knowledgeable. Connected.
Your “go to” real estate resource
for Camano Island!
Linda Evans
Broker, Realtor®
360 632-6788
www.InsideCamano.com
818 N. Sunrise Blvd.
Camano Island, WA
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Dance Night with BurdWire!
8pm – 11pm at Pub 282. 370 NE Camano Drive - Camano Island,
360-926-8960.
Valentine BINGO
at Lake Goodwin Community Club. This months potluck social will
have cupid giving love and joy to the winning participants. Bring
your valentine to play. Game starts at 7PM Social hour starts at 5:30
with dinner to follow. Bring your favorite dish to share.
VALENTINE’S DAY
at Starlight Vintage Emporium & Razzle Dazzle Gifts. CANDY, COOKIES, AND COFFEE SERVED ALL DAY. SPECIAL PRICING ON JEWELRY.
8705 271st St. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-4414.
Love Sucks Singles Party
and Karaoke at Amigos Mexican Restaurant at the Stanwood Cinemas Pavilion. Call (360) 629-5052 for more info.
valentine
trivia:
Elizabeth Barret
Browning (a
prominent english poet of the
Victorian era)
didn’t marry
her husband,
Robert Browning until she
was 40 years
old because her
father wouldn’t
let her get
married. She
was the oldest
and his favorite.
In 1846, the
couple eloped
and settled
in Florence,
Italy. Her father
never spoke to
her again.
“LOOKING FOR LINCOLN,”
At 2pm, the Camano Schoolhouse Foundation is kicking off their
program year with a Celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with
a talk by Lincoln scholar, Dr. Richard Hanks, a recent Camano Island
resident. He grew up in Beardstown, Illinois, where Lincoln practiced law for a time. Richard’s family is related to Lincoln though
his mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln. He will talk about Lincoln’s early
life and the philosophies that guided him. A suggested donation of
$10 is requested. All proceeds fund the repair and preservation of
the historic 1905 Camano City Schoolhouse, which is located at 993
Orchid Road. For more information, call 360-387-4598.
Family BINGO
at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at
4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available.
More info: 360-387-5420.
[email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Lovebirds Market
Indoor Market at the Stanwood Cinemas Pavilion. 12-4pm. (For Valentines Day & during the great Northwest Glass Quest 2016!!) Email
[email protected] for details.
FEBRUARY 12
Paul
bunyan
Day
According to
the people of
Bangor, Maine,
Paul Bunyan
was born there
on February 12,
1834
“Calling all men!”
Come join us for a free men’s breakfast held at Stanwood Foursquare Church on Saturday, February 13th at 8:00am. Location is
27007 90th Ave NW, Stanwood. 360-629-9258.
“Art Aloft” Opening Reception
February 13 – Reception for artists taking part in annual art show,
“Art Aloft”. Pot luck at the Guilded Gallery from 5-7 p.m. Ribbons
will be awarded. “Art Aloft”, Stanwood/Camano Art Guild’s only
judged show runs Feb 14-27. Come see the work of 30 outstanding
local artists. Vote for People’s Choice award. Show will be open
to the public during A Guilded Gallery’s hours, 10-5 Tuesday thru
Sunday.
movementarts.com
360-629-9100
Camano Island
848 North Sunrise Blvd.
Suite G206
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[email protected]
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 & 14
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Parents’ Night Out
5:30pm. Enjoy a kid-free Valentine’s date, Girl’s night out, or a quiet
night in while your kids have fun playing at Premiere Dance and
Performing Art’s Stanwood Studio. We will provide all the fun, a
light snack, and clean up. You provide the kids. Kids from 3 years
(potty traned) to 10 years old welcome. Space is limited to the first
30 kids, so register today. Registration $15. (425) 870-4789.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
tips to Reduce Waste
“Use by” and “best
by” dates are not
regulated terms
(except infant
formula). They
aren’t related to
whether the food
is safe to eat.
– WasteWise,
Island County
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Valentine Brunch
(OPEN TO THE PUBLIC). Treat your Valentine to best Buffet Brunch on
Camano Island at the Camano Island Yacht Club 129 N. Sunset Dr.
Camano Island. 9am-noon. $9 for Adults and $5 for Children under
9. Omelets are $1 extra. Menu includes; Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled
Eggs, Hash Browns, Blue Berry Pancakes, Fresh Fruit, Sweet Rolls,
Juices, Coffee and Tea. Please join us for a great meal in a relaxing
setting overlooking Saratoga Passage.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Valentines Day Special
with Mercedes Nicole and the Acoustic Jazz/Blues Trio – 6pm at the
Conway Muse – $18.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Free Museum Tour
More info: (360) 629-6110.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Sunday Night Live
(Alive in Christ). New children’s and family ministry! 5:30-7pm at
Island Baptist Church. This is a ‘Vacation Bible School’ style of children’s program (games, crafts, and Bible lesson & memory work) for
kids preschool -5th grade. There is also an adult class for parents entitled “Grace-based Parenting” - a DVD series. The adult class runs at
the same time as the children’s program. [email protected].
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Love Potion Tea Party!
Presidents
Day
George Washington was born
on February
22, 1732. He
became the first
president of the
United States
in 1789 (and reelected in 1792).
Valentines Day aromatherapy Tea Party- Bring Someone Special to
Enjoy Tea and treats while creating your own custom made Aromatherapy Love Potion blend! You will be able to make Aphrodisiac,
Love potion, or Heart Healing blends! Sample, sniff, mix and create
your own signature potion with Michelle Mahler’s expert blending
guidance! $30 per Person. Register Asap. Pre-payment is required.
Noon at Tea with your Dragon, 8715 271st St NW, Ste 1, Stanwood.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Silvana Viking Hall BINGO
6pm. Come early for some food! 1331 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana. Questions? 360-652-2538. EVERY MONTH, 2nd Sunday.
Abraham Lincoln
was born on February 12, 1809.
He was the 16th
president of the
United States.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Happy Presidents Day
Presidents Day combines both Washington’s birthday and Lincoln’s
birthday, since both happen in the month of February very close
together.
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[email protected]
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
HEALTH & WELLNESS SERIES: Heart Health
Warm Beach Senior Community continues its Health & Wellness Series at 2pm. Open to the public. As you get older, it is important to
maintain regular visits with your doctor and have your blood pressure checked regularly. Dr. Kevin Clay, MD of the Everett Clinic and
the former Medical Director at Warm Beach Health Care Center will
be leading a discussion on heart health and what steps you can take
to stay healthy. 20420 Marine Dr., Stanwood, Beachwood Lounge.
More info, call 360-652-4593 or email [email protected].
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Photography Discussion
Hosted by the Stanwood/Camano Island F:2.8 camera club. They
will be held at the Stanwood Library from 7-9 pm. More info: Call
Mike at: 360-322-8358.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Lego Club
An afterschool activity for grades 1-5. 3:45-5:15pm at the Stanwood
Camano Community Resource Center. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free activity & snacks provided. 9612 271st St.
NW, Stanwood. (360) 629-5257. stanwoodcamanoresources.org.
FREE MIXXEDFIT Master Class
YOUR INFO
HERE IN THE
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
IS FREE!
Email us at
thecrabcracker
@wavecable.com
or call us at
360-387-3602
for more
information.
at the Stanwood- Camano YMCA Studio! Come join Mixxedfit National Trainer, Kat Dowrey and the crew for this people inspired
dance fitness format, that is a MIX of explosive dance fitness and
bootcamp toning! Feel the joy and energy from fun, fresh music
and easy to follow moves! FREE CLASS, OPEN TO ALL and suitable
for all fitness levels! 6:30pm at 7009-265th St NW Stanwood.
STEAM Tunnel: Where Science & Arts
Collide!
4-5:30pm at the Stanwood Library. Explore the science, technology,
engineering and math of music: We’ll use high-tech and low-tech
to create our own compositions and make musical instruments
from junk! For school-age children. 629-3132.
Sleepless America
America is in a sleep crisis. What is the
reason? Is there a solution? Read what the
experts say is the issue and what can be
done about it.
Are you ready
for a good night’s sleep?
Send $10 (check or m/o, price includes S&H).
Receive Sleepless America booklet and free
sample of Chooze to Snooze Tea. Mail to:
Chris B., PO Box 482, Stanwood, WA 98292
Please allow 4 wks. delivery.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
11am at the Camano Island Library. Wiggle and giggle with your
baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities. For
ages 3 to 18 months. Caregiver required.
Kaboom
6-7:30pm at Camano Chapel. Kindergarten through Firth Grade.
Contact Teresa VanSant at [email protected] for
more information. Go to camanochapel.org to download a registration form. Come have fun with us on Tuesday evenings!
Essential Oils for a Safer, Cleaner Home
7 – 8pm at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 - 276th Street NW
(Conf Room). Free class! Empower yourself with the knowledge of
how to use essential oils to provide effective, gentle, and natural
solutions for yourself, family, and friends. More info: 425-350-7726.
FEBRUARY 15
Presidents
Day
“Few people
have the virtue
to withstand the
highest bidder.”
- George
Washington
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Bald Eagles - Yesterday and Today
Learn about the breeding and winter ecology of the bald eagle, 7
p.m. at the Island County Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano
Drive, Camano Island. Jim Watson, Wildlife Research Scientist with
the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the
lead researcher for statewide raptor studies, will discuss this iconic
raptor in the context of its remarkable population recovery and look
at what challenges the species faces in the future. For information,
call 360-387-2236, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED!
Elger Bay • Camano Plaza • North Camano
Coffee is a
great gift!!
Card sale 2/7 - 2/14
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[email protected]
Jazz at the Center with Miles Black Trio
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
7-9pm at Camano Center.
Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime
9:30 or 10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Let imaginations run wild
with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities. Playtime
or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.
Pretty in Pink – 30th Anniversary
Originally released (almost) 30 years ago on February 28, 1986,
we’re bringing Pretty in Pink back to the big screen thanks to our
friends at Fathom Events! Starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer & Andrew McCarthy. 7:00 pm. at Stanwood Cinemas. $12.50. Rated PG13 for adult situations and language.
Free Museum Tour
More info: (360) 629-6110.
Valentine
trivia:
Who gets the
most Valentines?
(A) Teachers
(B) Wives
(C) Husbands
(D) Mistresses
Answer: Teachers
Free Recycle Workshop
10-11:30am at the Camano Center. Have lunch afterwards. $4 Seniors, $6 Non-Seniors. (if you’re interested in having lunch after
class, please call a day ahead). Learn how to recycle better than ever
before! We’ll show you how! www.Recycleforagoodcause.wordpress.com.
“What’s in your preparedness kit?”
The Camano Island Preparedness Group will meet at the Vista Madrona Fire Station, 273 N. West Camano Dr., from 1-3pm with a program, open to the public. Bill Swander will be discussing necessary
items for your emergency kit, what comes in prepared kits and what
you may need to add to your kit. The emphasis in this presentation
is to design and construct a robust 72 hour kit to keep your family
safe and comfortable for a 3 day period of time. 360-572-4230.
I will be hiding “Clue Balls” at my Listings. Check my website for more info.
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[email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Digital Downloads-Using Overdrive
3-5:15pm at the Camano Island Library. A comprehensive class on
using Overdrive for borrowing and downloading eBooks as well as
eAudiobooks. Will cover a computer as well as a mobile device.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Singles Night
6-8pm at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Singles game night.
No cost to play. Bring an appetizer to share. Info: 360-387-0222.
THURSDAY,FEBRUARY 18
Reid Jamieson
(Vinyl Cafe/Vancouver Canada) – 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10.
“Gorgeous, sun-struck acoustic soul”. 18444 Spruce St, Conway, WA.
(360) 445-3000.
Family Storytime
10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Get moving and grooving with
books and puppets, songs, games and hands-on activities. All ages
welcome. Caregiver required. 360-629-3132.
Preschoolers Explore STEM
Valentine
Trivia:
Candy first began as a Valentine gift in the
17th century
and is believed
to be a result of
inspiration by
Shakespeare’s
Hamlet who
said “Sweets for
the sweet.”
10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math. Today’s theme: (ENGINEERING)
Build It! Can you build a weight-bearing structure? For ages 3-5 with
a caregiver. More info: 360-629-3132.
Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime
11am at the Camano Island Library. Jump and bounce into a magical
world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to
read in toddlers. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Caregiver required.
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18
JAM/OPEN MIC
“Tightwad Thursday” ~ No Cover! 8pm. 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.
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Math and Reading Night Journey to Star Wars
Math and Reading Night is coming to Stanwood Elementary! Join
us for some family Star Wars fun with math and reading games for
all ages and a FREE DINNER provided by the PTO. 6:00-6:30 - Dinner;
6:30-7:30 - Math and Reading Stations.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Youth Mental Health First Aid
8am at Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9612 271st
St NW, Stanwood. Do you know a youth that may be facing mental
health challenges? Do you know how to help? Mental Health First
Aid USA is proud to announce a new curriculum focused on helping youth (ages 12-18) who may be experiencing a mental health
challenge or in a crisis. Compass Health is offering this fun, highly
interactive one day course that provides an overview of youth
mental illness in the U.S. It introduces participants to risk factors
and warning signs of mental health problems and builds understanding of their impact. For information call (360) 629-5257.
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19
DJ/MUSIC VIDEO DANCE
Presidents
Day Trivia:
After President
Lincoln’s death,
a funeral train
carried his body
for two weeks
throughout the
country. Crowds
gathered at
every station to
pay tribute.
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Special Guest ~ DJ/Dance Instructor Jennifer Marzolf $5. Dance
Lessons start at 8pm & are free with the cover. Jen will keep you
dancing all night long! Show 9pm. Loco Billy’s is located at 27021
102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. www.locobillys.com. (425) 737-5144.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
11am at the Stanwood Library. Silly stories, happy songs, rhymes,
and activities. Playtime follows. For newborns through 18 months.
Caregiver required. 360-629-3132.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
William Pint & Felicia Dale
7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $7. Whether they are singing contemporary songs with maritime themes or the old sea shanties of
the Age of Sail, Pint & Dale deliver a high energy performance with
dynamic vocals and exciting instrumental fireworks. 18444 Spruce
St, Conway, WA. (360) 445-3000.
[email protected]
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
LEGO Construction Zone
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3:30-5pm at the Stanwood Library. Use your imagination to create
spaceships, buildings, cars, whatever pleases you. Open to all ages.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Free Museum Tour
More info: (360) 629-6110.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
Ford 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, FEBRUARY 19
American Legion Prime Rib Dinner
Join us for PRIME RIB DINNER at the American Legion Post 92 Frank
Hancock Hall— off Hwy 532 next to Rite Aide. Dinner includes a generous cut of Prime Rib, Baked Potato (with all the fixings), Salad Bar,
Vegetables & Dessert-all for just $15. Come early,we DO run out!
Crazy for
You – Ways
to say I
love you
By Mary Ann
Wells
Sending
Valentines
Heart-shaped
pancakes
Silly love poems
& hidden love
notes
Snowy picnics
Holding hands
in the store
Sharing a
milkshake
Snuggling on
the sofa.
Tennent Tour
Bring a friend and join us for a special Asbury Seminary Breakfast
with teaching by Dr. Timothy C. Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. Dr. Tennent will give updates on the seminary,
share in-depth teaching, and preach in a local church. 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. at Warm Beach Conference Center, Maple Center Building,
20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. More info: 1-877-772-9287.
The Maltese Falcon
Stanwood Cinemas is delighted to be partnering with Fathom
Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Brothers Entertainment to be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of The Maltese Falcon
(1941) on the big screen at 2:00 pm! This beloved classic will be accompanied by special commentary from TCM hosts, who will provide insight, background, and more, making the film come alive. An
all-star cast including Sydney Greenstreet, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre
and Elisha Cook Jr. joins Humphrey Bogart in this crackling mystery
masterwork. This film will be shown in the same aspect ratio as when
it was originally released in cinemas in 1941. Tickets are $8.50.
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Family BINGO
at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at
4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available.
More info: 360-387-5420.
Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever
7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $5. Jack Mattingly and Whiskey Fever are a Roots/Americana/Folk-Rock-n-Roll band from the Skagit/
Whatcom county area. Normally more of a rock-n-roll band LIVE,
The Muse show will take them back to their acoustic roots. 18444
Spruce St, Conway, WA. (360) 445-3000.
ISLAND COUNTY REPUBLICANS GATHER
FOR CAUCUS
The Island County Republican Party is hosting Precinct Caucuses at
3 locations around the County. Doors will open at 8:30 AM. Caucus begins promptly at 10:00. We gather to elect alternates and
delegates to our County Convention who will then vie for a spot
to go on the State and National Conventions. We will also discuss
platform and resolution ideas. You will also be asked to present ID.
The local location is: Utsalady Elementary School, 608 Arrowhead
Rd, Camano Island.More info: 360-279-1197 or go to www.islandcountygop.com to pre-register.
February
Tip:
Now’s the time
to hang those
nest boxes for
orchard mason
bees and birds.
Be sure that
birds have
water available
during winter
freezes.
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Sweet Lou’s Sour Mash
7pm – 9pm at Pub 282. 370 NE Camano Drive - Camano Island, 360926-8960.
Essential Oils for a Safer, Cleaner Home
11am – 12pm at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 - 276th Street NW
(Conf Room). Free class on how essential oils can be used to clean
your home safely!! Empower yourself with the knowledge of how to
use essential oils to provide effective, gentle, and natural solutions
for yourself, family, and friends. More info: 425-350-7726.
[email protected]
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
DJ/MUSIC VIDEO DANCE “SATURDAY STOMP”
No Cover. Special Guest ~ Dance Instructor Kim Hargrove. Line
Dance Lessons start at 7pm & are free. Dance all night long to the
DJ/Music Video System! Show 9pm. Loco Billy’s is located at 27021
102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. www.locobillys.com. (425) 737-5144.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Free Museum Tour
More info: (360) 629-6110.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Basketball at Camano Chapel
5:00-7:00 pm at Camano Chapel. We’d love to have you join us! More
info: [email protected].
The Crab
Cracker had
compiled this
list of current
events, derived
from
submissions
& research
from various
resurces, with
effort to ensure
accuracy. We
cannot be held
responsible for
errors. We
recommend
that you
contact the
venue or event
to confirm the
info provided.
Thank you.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
LOCAL RESIDENT’S HYDRO-ELECTRIC DAM
PROJECT IN EASTERN CONGO
Randy Matthewson and his wife Alice spend about half of each year
at Nundu, DRC, on the west side of Lake Tanganyika, and in adjacent
Burundi, working on various projects to benefit the peoples of the
area. Randy and Alice will be leaving soon to continue work. The
main project is a small hydro-electric dam in a narrow gorge which
will supply power & clean water to the Nundu complex. Randy will be
speaking about the Nundu hydro project at 6:30 pm in Beachwood
Lounge at the Warm Beach Senior Community. 360 652-7585.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Hops and Houses
It is a fun event where we start at 1pm at Pub 282 on Camano Island.
We talk about the current market and then take a bus and tour all
of the open houses on Camano Island. Seating is limited, RSVP to
[email protected].
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Sunday Night Live
(Alive in Christ). New children’s and family ministry! 5:30-7pm at
Island Baptist Church. This is a ‘Vacation Bible School’ style of children’s program (games, crafts, and Bible lesson & memory work) for
kids preschool -5th grade. There is also an adult class for parents
entitled “Grace-based Parenting” - a DVD series. Adult class runs at
the same time as the children’s program. [email protected].
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
FREE Vein Screening
to evaluate visible varicose veins in the legs. Screenings take less
than 10 minutes and are open to men and women. Participants are
examined individually in a private environment and should wear
loose-fitting clothes (no pantyhose). 1:30-4:30pm at Skagit Regional Clinics - Stanwood, 9631 269th Street NW. Pre-registration
required. 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Ready Readers: Family Storytime
10am at the Camano Island Library. Amazing stories, action songs,
and motor skills challenges will make you giggle & move. All ages.
11am at the Camano Island Library. Wiggle and giggle with your
baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities. For
ages 3 to 18 months. Caregiver required.
Equine nutrition Clinic
6-7:30pm at the Country Store in Stanwood. Learn about feeding
trends & metabolic issues from Dr. Stephen Durent.
Valentine
Trivia:
According to
Roman mythology, Cupid
is the son of
which goddess?
A) Venus
B) Aphrodite
C) Athena
D) Artemis
Kaboom
6-7:30pm at Camano Chapel. Kindergarten through Firth Grade.
Contact Teresa VanSant at [email protected] for
more information. Go to camanochapel.org to download a registration form. Come have fun with us on Tuesday evenings!
Free Museum Tour
More info: (360) 629-6110.
Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime
9:30am or 10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Let imaginations run
wild with fun books, sing-along songs, and creative activities that
prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or
craft may follow. Ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required.
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Answer:
Venus. In GREEK
mythology he
is the son of
Aphrodite.
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3-5pm at Camano Island Library. Develop your digital literacy skills
by learning the basics of Microsoft Word in this hands-on class.
‘EVENING OF PINOCHLE”
The Stanwood Sons of Norway will be sponsoring an “Evening of
Pinochle” on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM. Potluck
at 5pm & Cards at 6pm. For more info, call Pam at 425 422-4197.
[email protected]
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
MARINE MAMMALS OF THE SALISH SEA
Ever wondered what to do when seeing a marine mammal on the
beach that appears to be stranded. Come learn how to report sightings and stranding’s at 7 pm at the Island County Multipurpose
Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Jessie Huggins from Cascadia
Research will highlight current marine mammal research and the
potential conflicts with humans. We will also learn how to identify
different species. Program free to the public. 360-572-4130.
Family Storytime
COMING
SOON!
10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Get moving and grooving with
books and puppets, songs, games and hands-on activities that will
help children develop motor, listening and literacy skills. All ages.
FEBRUARY 26
Philanthropist of the
Year Awards
Breakfast
FEBRUARY 27-28
port susan
snowgoose
festival
FEBRUARY 28
selah
at St. Aidan’s
MARCH 2
solar 101
workshop
MARCH 5
DOWNTOWN
ABBEY TEA
Preschoolers Explore STEM
10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math at our Thursday storytimes in February! FEB 25: (MATH) Seeing Double! Double the beauty, double the
fun: explore symmetry to create art! For ages 3-5 with a caregiver.
Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime
11am at the Camano Island Library. Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Caregiver
required.
MuseBird Cafe
with Kevin Kieneker & TBD – 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10.
Kevin Kieneker is a young, local guitar virtuoso that happened upon
our doors at a Song Circle event and wowed us with his music.
SHS FFA Prime Rib Dinner
We will hold our annual FFA Prime Rib dinner on February 25th at
Stanwood High School. The dinner will start at 6 p.m. and is $20.
For tickets, please call (360) 629-1300, ext. 5482.
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did you
know?
The Stanwood
Area Historical
Society asks,
“Did You
Know?”
Excerpts taken
from the
“Stanwood
Story”, written
for the
Stanwood News
by Alice Essex.
During prohibition days of the 1920’s, Camano Island came into
new-found fame… or ill repute. Utsalady had become known as the
regular port of call for Canadian booze boats and many a bank account was increased by the illegal traffic. It was even said that Camano Island was the landing spot for most of the bonded liquor sold
by booze syndicates in Everett, Seattle and other Puget Sound cities.
The Island’s secluded bays and wooded hills had become strategic
hideouts for sentries, who signaled the boats with automobile spotlights. From there, the illegal cargoes were taken through Stanwood
by car at night and thence to city vendors. Booze fights were not uncommon and Islanders were terrified with the goings-on. Within the
year, one runner was fatally shot. The second gun fight came in June,
1924 when Island County Deputy Sheriff James Gillam (who lived on
Camano) was critically shot as he and another deputy attempted to
capture four rum runners…one of whom was a woman. The Gillam
shooting took place near one of the beaches on the southeast side
of Camano, where officers had set up a road block for two cars with
contraband cargo. One car, a Ford, ran the barricade and the sheriff
was shot when he and the other deputy riddled it with bullets. The
Ford, with its 11 cases of liquor, was soon abandoned and the runners
escaped. The second car, a Studebaker with 42 cases, was held. The
woman took to the woods during the gun battle, but later flagged
down her own automobile, in which a deputy was rushing Dr. A.C.
Brown and the wounded Gillam to a hospital in Everett. According
to the record, the female rum runner made her way to the John Einarsen residence about 10:30 that night and begged a ride to East
Stanwood. She said friends would drive her to her sick husband in Everett. Ernest Einarsen drove her to the east side of town, near her purported friend’s home with certain justified misgivings. From there she
promptly hiked along the cemetery road, where she flagged down
her Studebaker and landed in custody of the officers. She was jailed
in Everett and later was fined $500, plus costs, in Coupeville. One of
the other runners, who had been apprehended meantime, received
the same sentence. The abandoned Ford was found and held in Stanwood; the 53 cases of liquor were sent to Coupeville. Stanwood also
had booze problems in 1924 and launched a clean-up, after a man
drowned near the south end of Camano Island. He had fallen out
of his boat after being lured with bootleg booze in town. Two men
were arrested for selling him the liquor and a local establishment was
charged with bootlegging. Result…Mayor Charles Dockendorf issued clean-up orders on drunks and bootleg spots…winning hearty
endorsement from the churches.
Taking care of your parent's
furniture or downsizing?
We are always accepting “well cared for” consignment furniture!
It’s the Mix, not the Match! Making shopping cool, Re-Feather
Your Nest presents a revolving inventory of consigned & new
home furnishings, home décor, garden accessories & other
great retail items in their two hip, relaxed & easy-to-shop stores.
Located in downtown Mount Vernon next to the Calico Cupboard
Café Bakery & in Anacortes next to Calico Cupboard.
La Conner location closing! 25% off storewide, 60% off clearance items
360-755-3126 (Mount Vernon) • www.re-featheryournest.com
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[email protected]
MORGAN’S
TALES
Tales from Morgan’s Used Book Store, The Stanwood Camano
Community Resource Center and Davis Place.
Hearts and flowers are in the air
in February as well as birds and glass balls on Camano Island and in
Stanwood. So, in honor of hearts and flowers, stock up on romances at Morgan’s Tales. Romances will be half price. Read some new
works by your favorite author or introduce yourself to a new author
if you don’t usually read romances. As you may know, Morgan’s
Tales is built on community donations. Recently we were given a
vast collection of Christian fiction. Those books will also be on sale
for half price this month. Romances and Christian fiction may be
built around a mystery, or history or western scenery or any of a
number of plot lines. The key is that the story is resolved happily.
Both genres add positive energy to your life. So add some romances or Christian fiction to your reading list this month and help build
up your own library. If you would like to donate books, we accept
any books that are in resale condition except textbooks, books in
a series, and magazines. Call ahead if you have a large number of
books to donate. The staff can help you decide which ones will
add to the bookstore. Stock up on romances and Christian fiction
at Morgan’s Tales. All romances and Christian fiction will be half
price during the month of February.
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local heroes
The Last Shot By Richard Hanks
Another article
in a monthly
series on the
Veterans we
will honor
on the
Community Memorial being built
by the Stanwood
Area Historical
Society.
Article by
Richard Hanks
When allied forces crossed the Rhine River into Germany in March 1945
the end of Hitler’s Thousand-Year Reich was numbered in days. Soldiers,
such as those with the 387th Infantry Regiment, certainly hoped to
avoid becoming a final, fatal statistic in the waning hours of the conflict
but areas of resistance still had to be subdued. The 97th Division, including the 387th Infantry, was tasked with eliminating the so-called “Ruhr
Pocket”— the industrial area in southwest Germany centered around
Dusseldorf which provided much of the economic might that powered
the German war machine. The 387th Infantry was ordered to secure two
key bridges across the Wupper River, southeast of Dusseldorf. PFC Wesley Sigerstad of East Stanwood would be part of that effort. His regiment
was involved in a pincer movement to enclose and slowly squeeze the
“Pocket” until its surrender. The battle for the “Ruhr Pocket” would mark
the last organized resistance by German troops on the western front. A
year earlier in 1944, Wesley, known as “Sig” to his friends, was attending East Stanwood (later Lincoln) High School. The 17-year-old volunteered for the army on March 22, 1944, a month following a student
strike at the school against Superintendent Alfred Tunim. Whether that
influenced young “Sig” to leave school early is unknown but the timing
is curious. “Sig” shipped out for Europe in February 1945 after training
in California. In the murky darkness just after midnight on April 16th,
the 387th, part of 1st Battalion, moved toward their objectives through
dense, wooded terrain which gave cover to stiff German resistance at
times. However, they secured the river bridges intact at Wuppertal and
Solingen by noon, advancing the encirclement of over 300,000 German
troops in the “Pocket.” Many in the 387th, and in particular Company
B, received Purple Hearts for their efforts to secure those bridges. So
did Wesley Sigerstad, posthumously. The accompanying letter to his
parents from the Secretary of War noted the “slight intrinsic value” of
the medal, but rich with the tradition for which so many gave their lives.
Wesley’s parents received a second letter from the chaplain assigned to
his regiment. Wesley “travelled with us for many a mile and his spirit will
go on with us to bring this war to a successful conclusion,” the reverend
wrote. “He performed his duty courageously and well.” Dusseldorf and
the “Ruhr Pocket” fell on April 18, two days after Wesley was killed. Three
weeks later on May 7, 1945 — the day of Germany’s surrender — PFC
Domenic Mozzetta of Wesley’s company was credited with firing the last
official round in World War II’s European Theater of Operation. Private
Mozzetta’s action is memorialized on a monument at Ft. Benning, Georgia, dedicated in 2000 — a tribute to all, including Wesley Sigerstad,
whose last shot went unrecorded.
Beautiful Smiles for All Ages
Dr Hall is proud to serve the community where he was born and raised,
and where he is now raising his own family. Visit his friendly office,
conveniently located across from Haggen.
360-629-5382 • charleshallortho.com
Fax: 360-629-6891 • 7204 267th Street NW, Ste. 103, Stanwood, WA 98292
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[email protected]
CLASSES &
WORKSHOPS
Children’s Art Classes ages 10 -16 Saturdays, at A Gulded Gallery 8700
271st St NW, Stanwood. Supplies provided by instructor, Rena Mahurin.
“Pottery Part I” hand building & slab work, Feb. 13th, 1-3. And “Pottery Part
II” Feb. 20th, 1-3. Each class is $20. To register call 360 629-2787.
Traffic Safety Education is now enrolling students for 3rd quarter - class
starts February 16. You must be 15 years old the day class starts. Information packets are in the SHS office. More info: 360- 629- 1317.
Finding Your Ancestors is Fun! Come learn more about this fast-growing
hobby at this free, ongoing workshop! For beginners or advanced. Just
bring what info you have and let’s get going! Wed. 6:30-8pm, and Sat.
10am-noon, 795 Ell Rd, Camano Island.
Beginning tap class starting April 4th at the Sons of Norway Hall on Monday mornings at 10:30am. It will be an hour of fun and a chance to meet
new friends. For more info call Martha 425 308 6478.
Beginning Guitar for Teens Learn to play or improve your skills! Classes
held Friday’s from 2:45 – 4:45pm for 6 weeks beginning February 19 at “Davis Place” Teen Center. $5 registration fee, scholarships are available. Bring
your Guitar, loaners may be available. Class size is limited, pre-registration
is required. Contact the Davis Place Teen Center at (360) 629-5257.
presidents
Day Trivia:
In 1850 in Los
Angeles a fancy
ball was put on
by some of the
town’s most
prominent residents in honor
of Washington’s
birthday. However, this meant
that some of LA’s
lesser citizens
were not invited,
which angered
them. So, they
retaliated by
firing a canon
into the ballroom,
which resulted
in several men
being killed and
wounding many
others.
Yoga with a View! Wednesdays 9-10:15am at Camano Country Club. Energize Your Body, Mind & Spirit! Release Stress & Tension, Increase Flexibility, Strengthen & Tone Muscles. CCC Members FREE, $10 drop-in. Ananda
Yoga with Sharon Kelly, RYT 200. Please bring your yoga mat. Contact:
[email protected]. Location: 1243 Beach Dr.
A Fresh Start: Try a class at Movement Arts and feel better. Yoga Basics,
Pilates Fusion, Power and Hatha Vinyasa Flow, Yoga for Men, Yogatone, Yin
Yoga & more. Certified, experienced teachers will help guide you to better
health & a more pain-free body! New client specials at movementarts.com
or call us at 360-629-9100. Terry’s Corner on Camano Island, Island Bliss!
Karate & Taekwondo at Northwest School of Martial Arts! Open enrollment, fun for all ages! Our programs emphasize respect, self-defense,
confidence, self-discipline, exercise, leadership, and focus. Call 629-4341
or visit nwschoolofmartialarts.com for schedule & prices.
CPR Training - Camano Island Fire & Rescue is offering CPR/Choking/AED
classes on the first Thursday of each month from 6pm-9pm at the Vista/
Madrona Fire Station. Cost is $25. Call 360-387-1512 for more info. To register, go to www.camanofire.com and select “Public Education.”
Herb Classes with Natasha Clarke Plant Medicine Wisdom is a series of
six comprehensively set herb classes that will teach a thorough understanding of the traditional uses of herbs for healing. Natasha Clarke is a
local herbalist practicing on Camano Island and is also the creator of the
Herb Hunter aired weekly on KSER. Classes will be held every week on a
Saturday from 20th February to March 26th. The two hour classes will be
held in the new classroom space at Tea with your Dragon in Stanwood
and cost $25 per class or $125 for all six. Please email Natasha Clarke at
[email protected] or call 360631 1996 to reserve your spot.
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STANWOOD
SILVANA
KAYAK POINT,
WARM BEACH,
7 LAKES
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[email protected]
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THE Camano CENTER
SENIOR
HAPPENINGS
606 Arrowhead Road • 360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.org
– Camano Connections Delivery: Groceries from Camano Plaza
IGA and prescriptions from Mark’s Camano Pharmacy delivered to
homebound seniors. Call Ginny at 360-387-6201 to sign up.
– Adult Day Program: Every first and third Thursday from 10am to
2pm. Call Ginny Berube for more information 360-387-6201.
– Medical Equipment: Free loans of durable medical equipment for
as long as needed, subject to availability.
– Shopping Trips: Free monthly transportation for essential shopping. Call 360-387-0222 for more information and to sign up.
– AARP tax-aides will be at the Center beginning February 2nd. Tax
help is free to seniors, disabled and low-income folks. Call 360-3870222 now to schedule an appointment.
Computer Classes for Seniors: Bring your laptop or tablet. Class
topics include Mac and Windows, Chrome Books and Droids and
Online shopping. Free to Center Members. Call 360-387-0222.
Stanwood COMMUNITY & Senior Center
7430 276th St. NW • 360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org
Paul
bunyan
trivia:
It is said that
Paul Bunyan’s
footprints
created all the
lakes in Minnesota. What
other bodies of
water did Paul
Bunyan create?
(a) Puget Sound
(b) The Great
Lakes
(c) Hood Canal
(d) All of these
Answer:
All of these
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– Center serves lunch Mon-Fri at 12pm in the center café. Center
serves dinner Mon, Wed, and Fri at 5pm.
– Senior Medical Transportation available to Everett, Mt. Vernon,
Arlington, Stanwood and Marysville
– Family Bingo at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center
Sunday, February 7th Doors open at 3:30pm bingo starts at 4pm.
Snacks and beverages available and a variety of bingo playing
games. $10 buy in for bingo packets. Three blackout payouts $25,
$50 and $75. Food and Prizes!
– Senior Medical Transportation available to Everett, Mt. Vernon, Arlington, Stanwood and Marysville. Contact Sandy Kitchens to make
your appointment.
– Senior Services is coming to assist seniors in our community Feb.
19. Do you have questions for Senior Services? Christina Yranela will
have info & will offer her assistance about in-Home care providers,
legal services, transportation, forms for DSHS & more. They will be
available to meet every third Friday of the month 10am – 4pm.
Warm Beach Senior Community
20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. 360-652-7585. www.warmbeach.org
– February 1st – Transit Training. Come learn about public transportation and your options. This program will be presented by Community Transit and our volunteers. A bus outing with our Community
Transit representative for the senior lunch at Alfy’s Pizza is planned
following the program. 10:00 a.m. in Beachwood Lounge.
– February 16th – Sweetheart Breakfast. The Christian Advocates
will hold their annual “Sweetheart Breakfast” on Tuesday, February
16th at 8:00 a.m. in Beachwood Lounge. Music will be provided by
John Sinkevitch and Arline Martin. The menu will include raspberry
crepes, scrambled eggs with smoked kielbasa sausage, hash brown
potatoes with grilled onions and peppers, fresh fruit, and a variety
of muffins and scones. Cost is $6 per person, payable at the Volunteer Program Center by Monday, February 8th.
[email protected]
local photos
and art
Heart quilt at Stanwood Community & Senior Center.
Valentine
trivia:
How many calories per minute
do you burn
kissing?
Answer: 2.
More if you’re
standing.
“Bunny Love” fabric printing by Camano Island resident, Daniela
Shelton, Hasenpfeffer Incorporated (http://hasenpfeffer.etsy.com/)
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CAMANO ISLAND
$748,000
Views of Mt Baker and Port Susan from this gorgeous 3500 asf home
located mid island. Includes detached guest house-perhaps for income
potential, studio, office or friends. Impressive outdoor space with built-in
BBQ, patio, mature landscaping, fountain and 3.3 acres of bliss. #871376
WATERFRONT
$339,900
Camano Island high-bank beach home overlooking Port Susan and the
Cascades. Well maintained and ready for you to enjoy the view from the
huge deck or relax in the Finnish sauna. Beach access is via a gentle trail.
Lovely mature evergreens surround for peacefulness. #849283
VACANT LAND
$130,000
Gated Camaloch golf community on Camano is the location for one of the
last lakeside lots available. Imagine relaxing on the deck of your new
home and enjoying this peaceful lake. Convenient north end, 18 hole
course, clubhouse and pools-come see if this is the spot for you. #844432
VACANT LAND
$130,000
Beautiful 1.17 acre lot is ready to go! Lot is cleared, water share and hookup
are paid for, electric pole is on the property and 2 permitted driveways are
in. Alternative 3 bedroom septic is installed with off-site drainfield. Great
location for accessing the Camano beaches and parks. #887752
VACANT LAND
$105,000
Looking for a spot for your dream home on Camano Island? This great 2.5
acre lot has a sloped building site, community water and power at the
street. With potential views and just minutes from shopping, golf and
beaches plus easy off-island access. Possible owner financing. #753091
VACANT LAND
$59, 500
Lost Lake area building lot on Camano Island has had the water share paid
and soil tests completed. This wonderful community hosts a trout stocked
lake, clubhouse and outdoor pool. Located just minutes to golf, shopping
or the State Park. Owner contract available. #773913
CAMANO ISLAND | COUNTRY CLUB
1283 Elger Bay Rd
(360) 387-3411
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STANWOOD
7359 267th St NW
(360) 629-8233
[email protected]
Exclusively presented by Windermere Real Estate/CIR
www.camanorealestate.com
NEW CONSTRUCTION
$299,000
Newly completed upscale construction in gated Camaloch community on
Camano Island. Modern rambler, level entry, open and bright floor plan.
Engineered hardwoods with stylish fixtures. Built by local rock-solid Titan
Homes. HOA dues include golf, pools, water and clubhouse. #860493
MABANA
$299,950
Recently updated home on Camano close to community beach access.
Shy acre lot with fruit trees and garden areas and includes a covered patio
and outbuilding. Large master on the main plus kitchen and great room.
Rec room and 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs. #885583
BRENTWOOD
$154,900
Upscale community on Camano Island is the setting for this cleared view
lot. With a level site to build your new home, off-site drainfield and easy
access to island amenities. Views face north and west so you will enjoy
the boat sailing along Saratoga Passage and beautiful sunsets. #604637
VACANT LAND
$89,000
Privacy and easy off-island access from this level 1+ acre building lot on
Camano. Property is cleared, 3 bedroom septic is installed, driveway is in,
water and power are on the lot. This one is ready for you to bring your
builder! #888150
VACANT LAND
$365,000
Price reduced on this beautiful north Camano parcel with 4 five-acre
building sites. Easy access from Sunrise Blvd and a wonderful opportunity
to enjoy privacy, forested land and a fabulous north island location. Great
for a builder or for an estate-like property. #823914
ELGER BAY
$159,000
Nice 2 bedroom Camano home on a level lot close to the school, State
Park and grocery. Includes a large 2 car detached garage with deck
between it and the home. Landscaping explodes with color in the spring.
Good price and well thought out design. #884315
CAMANO ISLAND | TERRY’S CORNER
818 N Sunrise Blvd
(360) 387-4663
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KID’S KORNER
Homemade Valentine’s Day scented Card
Homemade Valentine’s day cards are the best kind of cards to give because they show the thought and effort the family put in to show their
love to the receiver.
Valentine
trivia:
In America,
hand-made
Valentines appeared around
1740 and were
sealed with red
wax and left
secretly on a
lover’s doorstep
(or sent in the
mail).
I folded a white card stock paper in half. On other regular white
paper I cut out a heart shape and pulled out the piece. What’s left
will become a stencil of sorts. I gently glued (glue stick only) on
the card stock paper. To blow some color and create cool patterns
on the card we initially tried the usual water downed paint. Paint
was still thick to create dramatic patterns.But today we used food
coloring to create a lighter liquid to blow around. Not just food
coloring, I added some fragrance in the form of matching colored
Frosting Creations. So there, orange food color + orange Frosting
Creations is our liquid which is going to be manipulated with a
straw. Once the stencil is in place on the cardstock paper, Big A
placed 2 small drops of the food coloring on the stencil and started blowing the drop using the straw into the heart. She was very
pleased that it was so easy to blow around and make cool patterns
if we keep moving the card around. We experimented with many
colors. Best way to create good patterns to show the child to hold
the straw flat.( parallel to the paper). Once she filled the card, I gently removed the stencil (( very important that you use a glue stick
so that it is easy to remove the stencil) we were left with this. You
can have your child trace the heart with a marker or glitter glue. I
traced this one. That’s our orange scented homemade Valentine’s
day card. – Source: www.kidsplaybox.com
Steve Youngren, Real Estate Broker
7359 - 267th St NW, Suite D, Stanwood, WA 98292
360-708-8480
[email protected]
t Specializing in Residential
and Farm Properties.
t Serving Snohomish, Island,
Windermere Real Estate/CIR
and Skagit counties.
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classiFied
listings
FOR SALE
Items For Sale: 4 Hankook studded snow tires and rims. 195/60R15 low milage. $125. Oak table w/ extension leaf. Includes 4 upholstered chairs. Excellent condition. $150. Samsung side by side refer/fridge. Stainless. 36”W,
32”D, 70”Tall. Excellent condition. $450. Used levis. 501’s, 505’s 550’s. $10
each. Used snowboard, boots, bindings and soft case. Used twice. $100. Call
425-345-2449.
RV Equipment to sell; sewer connections; water filter & gauge; chocks & levelers; surge protector; table BBQ; camp chairs; and more. $150.00 call or text
541-678-0299
Massage Chair – works on your back and legs. Like new ! Black leather and
cherry wood arms. By Interactive Health. Purchased at Brookstone for $1,632.
Works fine. Moving & must sell. Sale Price - $300 Call 360-387-3555
For sale: Kindling by the box, Maple Furniture, Night Stands & Desk. Call 360387-2039.
Firewood - Semi green fir 16” length split and delivered $200 per cord
Camano only 387-4168
Stanwood Camano Thrift Store, Open Mon-Sat 10-4. 27030 102nd Ave. NW,
Stanwood, or 360-629-6646.
Second Chance Thrift Shop 50% off sports and plastics. Visit us for Glass
Quest Monday-Saturday 9am-4pm.
Valentine
trivia:
Ghirardelli chocolates were first
sold in the US to
which group of
people?
(A) Gold Miners
(B) Missionaries
& Priests
GARAGE SAles / ESTATE / YARD SALES
Garage Sale - Woodworking Equipment: Stationary Machines, Power Tools
and many Hand Tools. Feb 13 & 14, 9am. to 4pm. 451 Green Island Way, Camano Island.
HELP / work WANTED
Help Wanted: St Aidan’s is seeking a part-time Parish Secretary to work 10-15
hours a week Mon-Thur. Good pay commensurate with experience. Welcoming, organized, multi-tasker able use Google Drive, Gmail, MS Word & Publisher & relate to others in a faith based environment a plus. Visit www.StAidanCamanoIsland.org to email your resume to The Rev. Drew Foisie today!
(C) Fur Traders
Considering a Career In Real Estate? Windermere is looking for sales asociates in our Stanwood and Camano Island offices. Contact Marla at [email protected] for more info.
(D) Politicians
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3 Dawgs Hauling & Cleaning Whatever U Need Moved or Cleaned to Wherever U Need It Moved 2! $50 minimum!! 425-308-5466.
answer: Gold
miners
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Experienced Tutor for Math and Science Now that school is starting in the
New Year, I can help with math and science; I have taught College and University level science and math courses and will tutor high school through
College level. I can also help with test preparation SAT, ACT, and Compass
as well as laboratory projects. I have many years of experience with a very
gentile approach. References can be provided and I have reasonable rates.
Please e-mail [email protected] or call 360 631 0983.
[email protected]
classiFied
listings
“Stress is the biggest killer, music is the best cure.” Guitar, mandolin, bass,
ukulele lessons since 1980. All ages & abilities. Sno-Isle area. 206-245-5482.
Greg’s Mobile Small Engine Repair Tune-ups, blade sharpening, chainsaw,
mower and other small gas engines fixed (425)350-0938.
REAL ESTATE / FOR RENT
Building for Sale woodworking shop and storage- or home conversion- 360
387 2039.
For Rent: Downtown Stanwood. 1 bdrm + office. 1bath. 1000sq/ft. $590+
utilities. n/s. n/p. refs. month-to-month [email protected]
Available: Large room for class instruction. $25 per hour rental fee. You
keep your student’s class fees. Great location with a view. Camano Country
Club Clubhouse. Email or call the office manager for more information at
[email protected] or 360-387-1655.
One room or two for rent in historic Stanwood home. Conveniently located
two blocks from downtown and near bus lines. Shared kitchen, washer,
dryer, and piano. Call Peggy at 360-474-7321.
WANTED
Wanted, old postage stamp collections, USA and foreign stamps. 425-3569068 I live on Camano. 425-356-9068.
Wanted: Horse to ride, gentle for beginner. Share cost or lease road and traffic safe. Will go Western. 360-279-1565
valentine
joke:
Do you have a
date for
Valentines Day?
Camano island artist seeks reliable vehicle. If you have a decent vehicle
with good milage that can transport paintings and want to own an original
Jack Gunter painting, please call 425-346-4750.
Always Buying Antiques! Wanted to Purchase : Barn, Ranch, Dairy, Cabin
Items. Also, interested in costume jewelry, postcards and other vintage
items. Call Peggy Jewell at 360-652-3293.
Always looking to buy vintage clothing and 1950’s & ‘60’s furniture and
lighting. Nancy-387-3738.
Yes, February
14th.
SEE YOU AT
THE GLASS
QUEST!!!!
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Stay Mine
local poems
& Stories
Valentine, Oh Valentine, you opened your heart
you spoke the line
Perched upon the water’s edge that chilly day
in February
We agreed our two be one for life in love
and time and mind
Travels far but mostly near we hold on tight
for us
Fortunes, futures, street’s address change
in the flow of time
Years have passed, our troth in test, we stay
we share we grow
And as we see the Golden Fears stray closer
in our lives
I know in you I’ve found my match, the one I choose,
my Valentine.
– By Deb Bell
Valentine
Trivia:
What percent of
Valentine Cards
are romantic as
compared to the
humorous?
A) 90%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 65%
Answer: 75%
The Beggar’s Cup
Lost in my trance I dance
floors become my ceilings and walls are all I know
so take my hand and pull me out
from the beggar’s cup I hold
my emptiness you own
Pull me up to where you live on the other side of now
somewhere then or somewhere when the sun will melt the snow
I’m cold.
– By Linda Del Negro
Stanwood United Methodist Church
~ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors ~
9:00am: Traditional Worship Service
10:45am: Contemporary Worship Service
(with refreshments)
360-629-9555
A Reconciling Congregation
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27128-102nd Dr. NW,
Stanwood, WA 98292
www.stanwoodumc.org
Handicapped Accessible
Child Care for All Programs
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CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK:
Rhea is one lovebug of a cat! If you’re looking for a
sweet, people-loving, and affectionate cat, Rhea is purrfect! She loves being pet, scratched, and just overall
shown the attention that she deserves. Rhea is an older
gal and is blind in both eyes. Don’t worry! It isn’t painful and she has adjusted well. Rhea and her sister Gaia
need to be rehomed together since they are bonded.
Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA):
198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island.
360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.org
NOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK:
I’m Buddy and I’m a happy-go-lucky, playful boy. I
would love an active family looking for a fun addition
to their life. I would really love a home where someone
could be with me most of the time. I am a good boy
inside but really like to tear it up when out in my yard.
I would love a doggy playmate to rough and tumble
with in the yard. Hurry in to meet me.
The N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Center:
31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood.
(360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org.
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ARTIST OF
THE WEEK
TerrEnce Rabbit
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Featured Artist for March & April at A GUILDED GALLERY, 8700
271ST ST. NW, Stanwood is TERRENCE RABBIT who is best known
for his Washington State landscape photography. Terence is a
Washington native born in Seattle. He first became interested
in photography while serving in the Army, but did not pursue it
until he retired from his career. He counts himself primarily as a
self taught landscape photographer with an interest in our local
waters, deltas, creeks, and rivers . He frequently travels to eastern
Washington for it’s open spaces and magnificent rock formations.
A favorite of his is the Sammamish river to which he returns time
and again to record it’s seasons and moods. He particularly looks
for the un-noticed landscapes that surround us and delights in
finding the roadside creek, mountain of delta view to record. He
still enjoys photographing vignettes, family and an occasional still
life. RECEPTION MARCH 25TH FROM 5-7. FOOD & WINE, DOOR
PRIZE, WIN SOME OF HIS INSPIRING WORKS OF ART.
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by sharing fitness tips, recipes, and hosting weight loss and health
challenges, as well as an online Accountability group where others
rally around and encourage each other to reach their goals.
I am a military spouse. I have a Forestry degree from UW. I love the
outdoors and there was truly no better fit for me. I was paid to do
a job I would gladly do for free. We then transferred to Virginia, and
that started a series of moves from the SouthEast to the MidWest, to
Southern California, and finally back to the Pacific Northwest. The
locations we had been in were not all that conducive to Forestry.
We had also started a family and with multiple long deployments, I
stayed home to raise my girls. As much as I love it, I feel like I am out
of the loop with Forestry. But I have a passion for fitness and being
active. I saw that I could work from home, be available for my kids,
and make a life while helping others. And still get to go out in the
woods and play most anytime I want.
I love motivating and encouraging others. I take the journey WITH
you. Because of this commitment, my clients feel valued. My love
of helping people shows in my encouragement and support. Make
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view from
the bleachers
Letter from the Editor, Jim Shipley
This is an
ongoing
feature page
for humor
columnist Tim
Jones. Tim is a
writer living on
Camano Island.
From Parenting
to Pop culture
to Pets, Tim
has something
profoundly
uninformed to
say about it.
As the editor of the Crab Cracker, I want you to know that I take the
feedback from our readers seriously, and I read every letter, be it
one of appreciation or criticism. I received several letters of complaint over Tim Jones’ recent View from the Bleachers column titled
My Plan to Donate My Powerball Jackpot Winnings to the Kids in
Africa. Several people felt the article showed a lack of concern for
the situation millions of Africans face on a daily basis. I shared some
of these comments with the writer, who asked if I would print his
personal apology to the Crab Cracker readers. Below is what Tim
Jones has asked me to publish:
“It has been a privilege to have the opportunity to run my View
from the Bleachers column as a regular feature in the Crab Cracker.
The editor, Jim Shipley, brought to my attention that several readers were offended by my most recent column titled My Plan to
Donate My Powerball Jackpot Winnings to the Kids in Africa. In it I
made fun about my hypothetical plans to donate all my winnings
from a future Powerball lottery to help the “starving kids of Africa”
– all the while revealing far more selfish plans actually to spend the
money on myself. My misguided intention was to satirically poke
fun at the widespread human weakness of people to whom much
has been given, to ignore the needs of those who have so little. It
was meant to be an indictment of crass materialism in a world of
such imbalance of wealth. I never intended to make fun of the poor,
often starving children of Africa any more than Randy Newman’s
controversial 1977 song, Short People, was trying to make fun of
short people (although thousands of listeners missed the actual
point of his song). I can see in hindsight, that my column was tonedeaf and could be interpreted to sound like I was making fun of
people in need rather than my intent, which was to mock the selfish
motives of a person who comes into sudden, unexpected affluence.
I want to apologize to anyone who was offended by what I wrote. I
take the plight of African children very seriously. I have sponsored
two different children in Africa (one in Senegal and one in Uganda)
for the past seven years through World Vision. That still does not
excuse my ill-thought out column. In the future, I will make a sincere effort to avoid writing any columns for the Crab Cracker which
might appear to make light of any group of people who are in any
way oppressed, discriminated against or otherwise experience
regular hardship. If you were offended by this most recent, or for
that matter, other previous columns, I apologize. I commit that I will
work hard to regain your trust. Thank you.” – Tim Jones.
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valentine
word search
Valentine
trivia:
Back in the
early 19th
century, humorous Valentines
started. They
were originally
called “Vinegar
Valentines”
Schedule of Events
February 13:
February 17:
March 12:
March 16:
April 30:
valentine joke:
Girl: “I can’t be your valentine for medical reasons.”
Boy: “Really?”
Girl: “Yeah, you make me sick!”
A Place For All Your “Celebrations!”
Dance with Camano Junction
Jazz - Miles Black Trio
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Jazz - Jeff Johnson Trio
Women’s Expo
360-387-0222
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606 Arrowhead Road
Camano Island, WA 98282
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Community
Information
FIND A LIMITED EDITION GLASS QUEST
“Seahawks” GLASS BALL from local artist
do you
have a
press
release?
or an announcement, or something you want
the community
to know about?
Let us know
and we will
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*Contact us for
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The 2016 Great Northwest Glass Quest is February 12-21, and The
Crab Cracker hid a treasure for YOU! Read the clue inside this photograph of a “Clue Ball” and go to that location. The first person who
gets there will find the actual plasic “Clue Ball.” Take the Clue Ball to
the location written on the paper inside and receive an exclusive,
signed glass ball treasure created by Stanwood artist, Mark Ellinger.
This special ball (not pictured) contains the colors of the Seattle Seahawks. For info about the event, contact Gayle Picken at 425-3597974 or [email protected].
Immerse Yourself in Puget Sound
and Craft Your Own Volunteer Experience! Join WSU Snohomish
County Extension Beach Watchers. Help protect Puget Sound’s waters,
wildlife and landscape through education, research and stewardship.
Receive 80 hours of university caliber training involving field trips and
expert lectures on topics like salmon, water quality, ocean acidification, intertidal life history, coastal processes, native plants, youth education techniques, and so much more! After the trainings, volunteer
at least 80 hours in projects you select over the next two years. Projects range from doing low-tide education at beaches to water quality
sampling to newsletter article writing. You can join a team or work on
your own. You are also welcome to bring your own ideas! The Beach
Watcher training will be based out of McCollum Park, Everett every
Friday at 9 AM – 3:30 PM from March 18 - May 27 and will include two
Saturday field trips on April 23 and May 14. An application is due on
February 26 and a $35 materials fee are required (waivers available).
For more information or to request an application, please contact Yolimar Rivera at (425) 357-6029 or [email protected], or visit our
website at www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/Snohomish/training. The
WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watcher training is jointly
funded by Snohomish County, the City of Mukilteo and Washington
Department of Ecology.
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Community
Information
Do you know who takes care of our
Freedom Park?
A
Valentine
surprise
on the
farm
“Early on
Valentine’s Day
morning Mr.
Smith came
into the house
and told his
wife to look out
the bedroom
window, a present! A new baby
spotted calf
resting in piles
of leaves and
mama standing
by.”
Submitted by
Mary Ann Wells
You’d assume (as I did) that there is a group or organization that
maintains the park. Surely there are people and/or volunteers who
regularly make the park look attractive, safe, and inviting to our residents and to visitors our Island. After all, Freedom Park is the “Gateway” to beautiful Camano Island and if it does not look beautiful, then
that would be a poor indication of the rest of our island’s parks and
beaches. So of course there are people maintaining it. I was wrong
to think that. Because, actually, there is no maintenance team at all.
Mike Nestor, the unofficial “spokesperson” for Freedom Park, said that
there is no organization nor group of dedicated persons who take
care of the park. Fortunately, there are a few individuals who volunteer their time...just a few. For example, Marvin Flickner and his son
Josh Flickner, owners of Elger Bay Grocery, drive over to the park from
he south end to empty the garbage a couple times a week. Marvin,
already in his 70’s and in weaker health year after year, has been doing it since the park had been built a few years ago. No one told him
to do it, he just saw that no one else was taking on the responsibility
and they felt it needed to be done, out of pride for their park and for
the island on which they live. Josh stated that they intend to continue until Marvin’s health comes to a point where they simply cannot
physically do it anymore. Just recently, a wind storm caused some of
the trees overhanging the playground to lose their strength. Out of
fear of them toppling over onto some child swinging on the swingset
at any time, the trees were cut down and the debris was removed. Did
some park or Island County program fund that procedure? No. Camano Island residents, and owners of Windermere/CIR, Randy and Marla
Heagle paid for it all themselves. These are just a few of the people I
know about who are taking care of our treasured park. There may be
others, but for all I know, there may be no others at all. Does everyone
not remember coming together as a community three years ago and
building the playground in just a weekend? People from all over the
island and Stanwood, some with no skills whatsoever, came and dedicated time and work to accomplish the feat. Everyone had a hand in
some part of the park that they can claim as their own. My wife can
attest that I have no handyman abilities whatsoever, yet I came and
built one of the picnic tables myself (and it hasn’t collapsed yet). And
I’m proud of it and I’d hate to see it decompose out of neglect. Which
I personally have neglected, because I assumed there was someone
to take care of it for me. Knowing that that is indeed not the case, I’m
more obliged to put some effort, even a little, into keeping the park
vibrant and appealing. Mike Nestor added that even if people were
to come just a couple times a year, to pick weeds for a short time, or
to remove garbage or clutter, or perhaps clean a picnic table, that
would be a huge benefit to the community park and thus a benefit
to the community itself. Let’s help that 70 year old man take care of
our park! Come by the park anytime and just do something, anything,
big or small, because in the end, any efforts will be rewarded by the
laughter of the kids in the playground and by exclamations by visitors about how beautiful our island is. – Article by Jim Shipley, owner
of The Crab Cracker.
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Community
Information
Julie Vess To Leave Safe Harbor to Accept
Director Post at Stanwood Senior Center
Valentine’s
Day
is celebrated on
February 14 every
year, it originates
from the Roman
celebration called
Lupercalia, which
was held on February 15, a fertility
festival.
Julie Vess, Executive Director at Safe Harbor Free Clinic, a state-ofthe-art medical facility providing professional healthcare services
regardless of circumstances, is leaving her position in two months
to take the same post at the Stanwood Community & Senior Center.
She begins her new job on April 1st. Working just a few miles away
from the Safe Harbor administrative office in East Stanwood, Vess, as
Executive Director at the Stanwood Senior Center, will oversee 80
residents, more than 20 employees, dozens of volunteers, and manage vital programs that benefit seniors, families and the community.
At the Stanwood Senior Center, Vess succeeds outgoing Executive
Director, Keith Yarter, who also serves as a Trustee on the Safe Harbor
Board. “While I will deeply miss Safe Harbor and the amazing volunteers here and dedicated staff, I look forward to accepting this new
challenge at the Stanwood Senior Center,” said Vess, who worked as a
nurse treating seniors for nearly two decades before coming to Safe
Harbor in 2008. “I am very excited to be able to work with the senior population again and have the opportunity to build programs
to enrich their lives.” Vess, who worked with community leaders and
medical practitioners to help launch Safe Harbor in 2009, oversees
155 volunteers at the Clinic – including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, medical assistants and pastors. She has been instrumental
in building widespread awareness for Safe Harbor by creating relationships with local churches, businesses, and community organizations. She has also been a chief spokesperson for Safe Harbor in
her affiliations with the state and national free clinics associations.
“Safe Harbor would not be what it is today without Julie Vess,” said
Tim Poetzl, President of the Safe Harbor Board of Trustees and Pastor at Stanwood Foursquare Church. “We are so grateful for Julie’s
years of service. We’re really happy to see Julie continuing to serve
in the Stanwood community.” Under Vess’s tenure, Safe Harbor has
evolved from a small Clinic operating twice a month six years ago
to a state-of-the-art medical facility – open three nights every week
– that treated more than 1,600 patients in 2015. Safe Harbor provides
Chronic Care, Procedure, Podiatry, and Respiratory clinics, as well as
same-day clinics for optimal convenience, and a Dental Van, which
has seen nearly 600 patients. Vess also played a key role in overseeing Safe Harbor’s move from its original location – at the Stanwood
Skagit Regional Clinics building, to its current location – adjacent to
the site of the upcoming YMCA in Stanwood. Safe Harbor Free Clinic
is considered a national model for free medical clinics.
Happy Valentines
Day!
Take an extra 20%
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Valentines Day.
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Information
Stanwood-Camano Food Bank announcements
Thrift Store’s January 2016 sales totaled $20,120 which provides 1,163
additional lbs of food over last year. Foodbank figures it this way:
$1.73 in sales=1 lb. of food. The Thrift Store needs a volunteer skilled
on the computer to assist with online sales. Please contact Volunteer
Coordinator, Wendy Foster, 360-629-6646. This is a fun place to interact with other great volunteers and staff.
VOLUNTEERS needed for BIRDING FESTIVAL
Organizers for the 2016 Port Susan Snow Goose and Birding Festival
are now seeking volunteers to help with the festival throughout the
weekend of February 27th and 28th. Volunteers will assist with registration and information, parking and directions, speakers and various
activities at the festivals headquarters, the Floyd Norgaard Center in
Stanwood. Anyone interested in participating should contact Kristine
Kaufman at (360) 629-3631, or stop by Snow Goose Books & Frames,
8716 271st St NW in Stanwood.
Over $150,000 in Local Scholarship
Funds Available!
presidents
Day Trivia:
Abraham Lincoln
issued his famous
Emancipation
Proclamation,
which freed as of
January 1, 1863,
5 million slaves.
Community Scholarship Deadline: March 14th. The 2016 high school
scholarship cycle is now open! We have over 200 scholarships to
award to graduating high school seniors who live within or attend
school within the Stanwood-Camano School District, including
home-schooled students and those who attend private schools
outside of the area. Scholarship applications and lists of available
scholarships can be found on the Stanwood-Camano Community
Scholarship website at www.s-ccs.org. The deadline for submission of
completed applications is 4pm, March 14. More info: (360) 474-7086
or [email protected].
DSHS Community Services Mobile Van is
coming to Stanwood
on March 9th from 9:30am – 1:00pm. They will be parked across the
street from the Stanwood Camano Food Bank, 27030 102nd Ave. NW,
in the shared parking lot between the Stanwood Methodist Church
and the Stanwood Museum and Historical Society. At this Event you
can: Apply for Cash Assistance, Apply for Basic Food Assistance, Apply
for Medical Assistance, Drop off paperwork, Complete an Eligibility or
Mid –Certification Review, Or make changes to an existing case. No
appointment needed.
CRABBY contest
Where was this photograph taken? The
first correct response to
[email protected]
will receive a Gift Certificate from:
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Community
Information
CRAB CRACKER COLUMNIST TIM JONES HAS NEW
PARENTING HUMOR BOOK
Valentine
Trivia:
The average
cost for a dozen
roses today is
$30.
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Tim Jones is a regular contributor to the Crab Cracker, with his View
from the Bleachers humor column. He has just published a new
humor book about parenting called YOU’RE GROUNDED FOR LIFE –
Misguided Parenting Strategies That Sounded Good at the Time. It is
now available as a paperback book or an eBook. The book is a collection of some of Tim’s favorite essays about the myriad of challenges
of parenting in the era of Facebook, texting and selfies. Tim Jones
shared, “If you’re a parent – or just thinking about making arguably
the biggest mistake of your life by starting a family – then YOU’RE
GROUNDED FOR LIFE may make you a better parent. Probably not. In
fact, I’m laying 10-to-1 odds it won’t. But you never know.” Tim went
on to say, “Whether you’re the parent of a toddler, a middle schooler
or a college sophomore, you’ll find innovative parenting strategies I
have tried – all with disastrous results.” The hilarious book contains a
variety of powerful, innovative child-rearing strategies, which, if applied exactly as Tim recommends in his book, will most likely result in
only minimal long-term damage to your child’s psyche. Learn more
about this funny book or order it here: http://www.viewfromthebleachers.net/humor-books/
[email protected]
Community
Information
Point in Time Count & Resource Fair Results
Presidents
Day Trivia:
in Springfield, Illinois, American
Legion, Veterans
of Foreign Wars,
and members of
other patriotic
groups make an
annual pilgrimage to Abraham
Lincoln’s tomb.
Arlington Community Resource Center reported that the North
County Resource Fair for Homeless on January 28th was a success
with 206 surveys submitted, 27 individuals received medical care, 19
dental exams, 6 flu shots, and 50 haircuts were given. The preliminary
numbers for the Point in Time Count (annual count of sheltered and
unsheltered homeless persons) were as follows: Snohomish County
481 total (2015 -312 persons). North County, covering Stanwood, Darrington, Arlington, Marysville and Granite Falls- 206 total (2015 -81
persons). There were over 240 volunteers that made this event possible. The Federal Government awards funding based on these counts.
Having a large number of volunteers helps log an accurate count.
DOG DNA TESTS $69**
Now available at CASA, your favorite little shelter! Walk in, buy a test,
swab, mail, and a few weeks later you will know what your adorable
dog’s breed(s) really are via email. Some of the staff have experience
with this exact test and love them! They make an awesome gift too.
Valentine’s Day is coming up and nothing says “I love you” like a doggy
DNA kit when you’ve been curious about your pooch. Maybe you and
your friends are always disagreeing at your dog’s possible breed(s)?
Tell them to pitch in and settle it once and for all. *The Wisdom Panel
2.0 Dog Breed Identification DNA Tests are $69.00 + tax and yes we
accept credit cards! If you come grab one make sure to share your
results with us. Let the fun begin.
Karen & Gene
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Owners/Mgrs
• 24-Hour Onsite Security
• Digitally Recorded Video Cameras
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Find your “sweetheart” at CASA
Visit CASA and adopt one of our amazing cats or dogs. They are waiting for you. Visit our website, www.camanoanimalshelter.org, to see
theadoptable pets. You won’t know how special they are until you
come in to meet them. Call the shelter at 360-387-1902 for info.
valentine
joke:
What happened
when the man
fell in love with
his garden?
It made him
wed his plants!
Happy 1st Birthday Elsie!
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a miracle at
warm beach
Resident’s Dog Finds Her Way Back Home
Article by Jennifer Wilkins
Valentine
trivia:
In 1995 the
Guinness World
Book of Records had 1,500
couples kissing
simultaneously
as a record.
At 13 pounds, Ruby, a ten year old dachshund, has never been what
anyone would describe as fierce. Sweet… yes. Lovingly attached
to her owner… most certainly. Timid… you might think that, and
you would be wrong. Because little Ruby traversed two miles of forested roads, heavy holiday traffic and possible predators to make
her way back to her beloved owner. Ruby is known around Warm
Beach Senior Community as a sweet, mild-tempered dog, and she
enjoys a little scratch behind her ears. She has a propensity for shaking, as many dachshunds do, and she is never far from her owner,
Shirley. “Ruby was a rescue dog,” Shirley explains. “It has meant a
lot to me to have her. She is such a blessing.” Shirley and Ruby are a
familiar sight on campus. Every day they walk to the nursing unit to
visit Shirley’s husband, and Ruby is well-known among the nurses
and aids. Sometimes, though, Shirley has to leave her behind in
the apartment. “When I leave, she shakes and whines. She always
wants to be near me.” But on December 24th, Shirley had to make
a solo trip to South Carolina. She left Ruby with friends at Martha
Lake, about two miles from Warm Beach Senior Community. While
Ruby knew her sitters, she had never been to their home before.
Shirley said her good-byes and left on her trip. On Saturday, December 26th, at about 9:30 a.m. the sitter let Ruby out in the front
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a miracle at
warm beach
Presidents
Day Trivia:
The first town
to sponsor a
public celebration of George
Washington’s
birthday was
Richmond,
Virginia in 1782
(even before he
was president).
yard. Moments later she was gone. Shirley relates the story as she
heard it. “They were frantic. They searched all day, even looking in
ditches. I feel bad for them when I think of how terrible they felt.” At
about 2:45 p.m. that Saturday, Kristy, Director of Food Services, was
leaving the dining room in the Beachwood Building, Warm Beach’s
independent apartments. She saw Ruby coming from the direction
of the apartments and heading toward nursing. No one knows how
she made it into the main building. She would have passed through
at least four doors by the time Kristy found her. “I recognized her
immediately,” says Kristy. “She was soaking wet and shaking. But
she was determined—you could tell she was walking with a purpose. She stopped in front of the door to the nursing wing and just
stood there waiting, her nose to the door, and I thought ‘Something
is wrong.’” Kristy called out to Ruby and she trotted over, tail wagging. One of the servers picked up Ruby and took her to the nursing
wing. They figured someone there would know what was going on.
That’s when June, who works in Activities, saw Ruby. “I said, ‘Ruby!
What are you doing here?’” tells June. “She was shivering and dripping wet, but looked unhurt.” June grabbed a towel to dry her off,
gave her a drink of water, and put a red ribbon on her as a temporary leash. June had been standing beside Shirley’s husband, who
was seated in his wheelchair. The little dachshund jumped into his
lap and settled right in. “She looked content,” says June. “But she
kept looking around, like she was trying to find Shirley.” As luck (or
providence) would have it, one of the volunteers knew who Ruby
was supposed to be staying with and had the sitter’s number in
her phone. The sitter arrived moments later. When she saw Ruby
she cried, “Thank you, Lord! Thank you!” “She looked frenzied, but
thrilled,” tells June. “It was truly a miracle, just witnessing the relief
on her face. Ruby happily went with her.” It was agreed that no one
would tell Shirley of her dog’s miraculous feat till she returned two
weeks later. They knew she would have cut her trip short and flown
right home. “When I called the sitter on the morning of January
2nd, she told me she would be right over with Ruby and had a story
to tell,” says Shirley. “And I thought, oh no, what kind of mischief
had she gotten into.”“I was amazed,” says Shirley. “To this day I don’t
know how she made it back. We didn’t go on any walks that first
weekend home—we just stayed in, together. When I think about
what she did to find me – that level of unconditional love – I feel so
humble.” “I will never look at Ruby the same way,” agrees June. “She
is an amazing dog.” Source: www.warmbeach.org.
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blog of
the week
Not Your Typical Valentine
Although almost 36 million boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine’ Day every year, you don’ need to buy a box of chocolates to
spread love this February 14. Forget spending a fortune on roses
while trying to make a romantic gesture. Focus on those people
who need love the most. Try paying it forward this week or getting
in touch with long-lost friends and family.
Pay it forward - Celebrate Valentine’ Day by committing a random act of kindness this week. Do something nice and thoughtful,
even if it’s little, for a stranger. Perhaps try paying for the next customer in line at a coffee shop, or send inspiring Valentine’ Day cards
to complete strangers from the white pages. Maybe it’s shoveling
snow from a neighbor’s sidewalk. Whatever it is, do it with love.
Send a card to a long-lost friend - It is normal to have some
great friends get lost in the shuffle of life after high school, college,
marriage, kids - it’s hard to keep up with it all. Although you may
not have talked to them in years, track down an old friend’s current
address and send them a cute Valentine’ Day card. Tell them how
much those memories mean to you.
Call your family members‚Äî Although we tend to pay attention
to our sweethearts for Valentine’ Day, we often neglect the other
people we love in our life, too. Call your parents, brother, sister, or
perhaps a second cousin. Whoever it is, reach out and tell them
how much they mean to you. – Posted on 02/09/2015 at www.thenoahcenter.org.
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From the
cellar
If you have
any questions
about wine or
would like a
specific subject
covered, please
email me at
deepredcellar@
gmail.com
Julie Overstreet,
CSW
Que Syrah Syrah
Syrah, “…the kind of guy who wears cowboy boots with a tuxedo.
Rustic, manly, yet elegant….” At least according to Karen McNeil in
her book, The Wine Bible. I have to say, I agree.
Syrah originated in France, specifically the Rhone region. In
Northern Rhone (where the only red grape allowed is Syrah), it
shows itself as an elegant and savory wine. In Southern Rhone, it’s
used as part of a blend with Grenache and Mourvèdre and as a minor ingredient in wines such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Washington
Syrah tends to lean more toward the style of Northern Rhone while
Australia and California Syrah is often velvety with more jammy and
spice characteristics. In case you’re wondering, Shiraz from Australia and South Africa is in fact, Syrah – it was just renamed when it
landed in those countries. Syrah is grown in many countries like
Argentina, Spain and Chile.
Syrah is inky dark and comes with a good hit of tannin (that bitter/
astringent feeling on the front of your gums and tongue) – especially when bottled on it’s own. Any way you slice it, Syrah is showy
and full bodied with fruit forward flavors of blackberry, blueberry,
boysenberry, and plum rounding out with leather, tar, tobacco,
smoke…even smoked meat, spice and chocolate (to name a few).
It is important to note that California Petite Sirah, which has similar characteristics, is not the same as Syrah. There are a few theories
but, in my opinion, the most legitimate explanation is that Petite
Sirah is actually Durif, a cross of Syrah and Peloursin (both grapes
from the Rhone region in France).
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day gift, I’d like to point out
that Syrah (and Australian Shiraz in particular) has the ability to pair
quite well with dark chocolate.
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cooking
mamas
Black Forest Trifles
This heavenly dessert is so easy to assemble, simply layer chocolate
brownies, cherry almond pie filling, and creamy vanilla pudding into
a beautiful trifle dish, individual glasses or jars, then top with shaved
chocolate curls.
Recipes by
Cooking Mamas
created by
Dusty HutchinsMcNutt.
“Great recipes
begin in Mama’s
Kitchen!”
Visit me at:
www.
CookingMamas.
com
INGREDIENTS: 1 (20 oz.) pkg. Ghirardelli triple chocolate brownie
mix • 1/3 c. vegetable oil • 1/3 c. water • 1 egg • 2 (21 oz.) cans cherry
pie filling • 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract • 2 (3.4 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant
pudding and pie filling mix • 2 c. fat free milk • 1 (8 oz.) container
Cool whipped topping, thawed • 1 (1.55 oz.) Hershey milk chocolate candy bar for chocolate curls
DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch
baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, stir
together brownie mix, oil, water and egg, until combined. Spread
mixture evenly into prepared baking pan. 3. Bake for 20-22 minutes
or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow
to cool completely. Invert brownies onto large cutting board and
cut into 1 inch cubes. 4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the
cherry pie filling and almond extract. 5. In a separate mixing bowl,
whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened. Whisk in
the whipped topping until no white streaks are left. 6. To assemble,
use a large trifle dish, glass bowl or six individual glasses or jars.
Place half of the brownie cubes into the bottom of a trifle bowl.
Top with half of the cherry pie filling mixture, then top with half
the pudding mixture. Repeat for another layer. 7. Using a vegetable
peeler, shave the chocolate bar into curls, then garnish the top of
the trifle. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before serving.
CAMA BEACH CAFE & CATERING
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1880 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA
New Hours! Friday-Sunday 8am-2pm and
announcing Dinner in the Park first and third
Fridays from 5pm-8pm.
Breakfast served all day.
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cooking
mamas
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Fresh strawberries filled with cheesecake and topped with graham
cracker crumbs. The perfect way to end a meal without feeling guilty!
INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. lg. strawberries • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese,
softened • 4 T. confectioners’ sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • Graham
cracker crumbs
DIRECTIONS: 1. Rinse and pat dry the strawberries. Cut off the tops
and hollow out the insides with a paring knife. Slice a bit off the
bottom, so the berries will stand up. Prep all strawberries and set
aside. 2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners’
sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spoon the cheesecake mixture into
a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Fill each
strawberry with the cheesecake mixture. 3. Once the strawberries
are filled, dip or sprinkle the tops with graham cracker crumbs.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Family Celebrations
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“journey with jan”
journey
with jan
Connections From Your Camano Island Expert
Local Broker, Jan
Mather, Camano
Island Expert,
article about local
events, real estate,
personal thoughts
& a new vocabulary word each
and every time.
360-507-4133
janmather@
windermere.com
Welcome to another edition of Journey with Jan. Every issue I
choose a word and then use it in a sentence relating to Real Estate
to gain a fuller meaning of the word. This issue the word is: “SAGACIOUS, (pronounced suh-GEY-shuhs). It is an adjective and its definition is: having the ability to make good decisions; wise; clever
or a keen practical sense. As a sagacious Real Estate Broker, your
Camano Island Expert is always looking out for your best interests.
Our inventory needs more listings for the aggressive buyers we
presently have. In the beginning of January, our hot market was in
the price range from $100,000. to $500,000. This is a huge spread
for our active Camano Island market. We are seeing higher priced
homes in “pending”, and sold in a short time frame. Life is good on
Camano Island.
There is so much happening in February. Love is in the air with one
of my favorites...Valentine’s Day. And guess what? You can still surprise your Sweetheart with a new home! ❤
Also in the air is The Great Northwest Glass Quest which takes place
from Feb. 12 – 21st. This is a fun and fabulous local event, where
you will not only seek a treasured “Clue Ball” but also have the opportunity to visit the arts in our area. This is a Treasure Hunt for “sagacious” Questers! For my clue, I will be having an upcoming Open
House – February 21, where I will have a drawing at the end of the
day. My open house will be 12:00-4:00, then immediately following
we will be drawing the winner. You do not need to be present at
4:00 to win.
Thank you Crab Cracker! We can always rely on you to provide the
Stanwood and Camano Island community with the latest information and the current happenings around our wonderful Island.
Until next time, thank you for your support with JOURNEY WITH
JAN.
Jan Mather - Your Camano Island Expert. Feel free to contact me by
phone, text or email. I am open 24/7 at 360-507-4133 or email me
at [email protected] or visit me on my website at www.
JanMather.com
YOUR CAMANO ISLAND REAL ESTATE EXPERT
360-507-4133
Windermere Real Estate / CIR
Jan Mather
Managing Broker
www.janmather.com • Email: [email protected]
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Moonshine
Wisdom & Wit
Love in the Peanut Gallery
Freddie was holding the podium at the Diner yesterday, practically
setting up the proverbial soapbox, you’d think he was running for
Congress, nothing new there, not us citizens of the sectarian South
End. New England has its town meetings --- we have breakfasts at
the Diner. Sheila, the current owner, tolerates it for awhile, but if
newcomers are in attendance, she limits floor time for speeches. To
NO time…. Business, after all, is business, and Freddie can give his
stump speeches down at the Pilot House Lounge where alcohol fuels the debates and the debates fuel alcohol consumption. Sheila’s
selling coffee and omeletes without the salsa of politics.
“What ABOUT it, Sheila?” Fred hollers across the formica tabletops,
the tables about half full this late in the morning. The Hispanics
have come and gone --- they have work to do and Fred’s filling his
retirement years with coffee refills apparently. “You gonna feel
okay serving gays? You got that sign that says you have the right
to refuse service to anyone, how about the government telling you
you got to serve criminals and perverts and terrorists? How about
no shoes, no shirt, no morals, hey?”
Al, over on Table 4, spoons his 4th pack of sugar into his coffee and
asks, “What’s next, Fred? No blacks? You gonna brink back a Colored water fountain again for gays? “
Story by Jack
Archibald.
For further
moonshine
wisdom and wet
powder wit,
check out the
SKEETER DADDLE
DIARIES at
www.
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“It’s about freedom, Al. Religious freedom. The Bible says men on
men, well, that’s why we got a Hell, know what I mean?” Al knows
very well what he means and decides the debate isn’t worth ruining breakfast, which Anita serves up right then. He throws a hand
up in dismissal and digs into his biscuits and gravy.
“Whadday think, Sheila?” Fred persists. “You okay with the government forcing patrons down your throat?”
“Freddie,” Sheila says, laughing, “you are SO 1950’s. Ike is dead. The
Cold War is over. Women can vote. And maybe you never noticed,
but plenty of gays eat here. You just ever can tell, can you?”
Fred took a slow look around the Diner. When his gaze settled on
me, I nodded and blew him a kiss. I figure Fred needs all the love
he can get ….
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writing about
Valentine Be Mine
Whether you are a bah-humbug or have stars in your eyes, look
out. Valentine’s Day is here, teasing us with ideal love and romance.
For me, it’s hard to ignore the displays of hearts, flowers, and chocolate—especially the chocolate—that points out that I am a single
person living in a double world. I buy myself dark chocolate because I am my own Valentine.
The advantage is that I know what I like. I have no anxiety about
buying the wrong gift. On the receiving end, I don’t have to paste
on a smile and say, “How thoughtful, hothouse roses picked by
children in Brazil!” No, I like what I get. But there’s no surprise, no
connection, which is a little lonely.
My feelings are just like the bittersweet chocolate that melts
in my mouth. Sometimes I yearn for the mythical Mr. Right. We’re
culturally conditioned to be coupled. Childhood stories end in
marriage: Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty. Yet I enjoy the
independence and autonomy of singlehood. I do what I like when
I want. I don’t have to hurry or wait for someone else. Leftovers last
a week. I can eat chocolate for breakfast.
I go out alone, but not just anywhere. Some places are awkward
for singles. Try going to a romantic restaurant and ask for a table for
one. No, there must be something going on where there might be
friends to join or people to meet. Finding companions takes more
planning than going out with a spouse, so I’m grateful for friends,
married or single, who invite me to join them.
Sometimes I just stay home and a great time singing and dancing all by myself. I say love the one you’re with, even if it’s yourself.
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