“You gotta crack it open to get to the good stuff.”
Issue 134 • January 9 -22, 2015 “You gotta crack it open to get to the good stuff.” www.TheCrabCracker.com TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Artist of the Week....................................................................................40 Business Spotlight...................................................................................41 CALENDAR OF EVENTS.....................................................4-15 Classes & Workshops, Etc......................................................................17 Classifieds Listings........................................................................... 38-39 Community Information & Announcements / News........... 42-55 Cooking Mamas................................................................................ 56-57 Did You Know?..........................................................................................21 Dining Guide.............................................................................................20 Fresh from the Farm...............................................................................25 Healthy Living.................................................................................... 26-27 Journey with Jan......................................................................................35 Kids’ Korner......................................................................................... 36-37 Legal Lingo................................................................................................23 Life Worth Writing About......................................................................30 Local Poems & Stories..................................................................... 60-61 Maps of Stanwood, Conway, Silvana & Camano Island...... 28-29 Meetings & Clubs....................................................................................18 Moonshine Wisdom & Wit....................................................................22 Nature Notes.............................................................................................31 Pet Pages....................................................................................................34 Photos and Art from Your Friends.....................................................58 Senior Happenings.................................................................................19 Tide Tables.................................................................................................62 Welcome to The Crab Cracker! Here’s What’s Crackin’ The Crab Cracker is a community magazine created BY local residents FOR local residents. It is a FREE publication printed every two weeks and distributed throughout the communities of Camano Island, Stanwood, Silvana, and Conway. It contains an extensive calendar of events, original stories, feature articles, fun and interesting sections, community news and announcements, tide tables, and much more. Please send us any material you want our communities to know about for possible entry into this publication. It is content provided from YOU that makes this publication the popular source of information and entertainment that all of our friends and neighbors enjoy. Cover image: Watercolor painting by Jayna Olson © The Crab Cracker • Created by Walking Cat Design, Camano Island thecrabcracker@wavecable.com, or 360-387-3602 or 425-299-7892 P.O. Box 2535, Stanwood, WA 98292 • www.thecrabcracker.com The Crab Cracker and its contents are the sole property of The Crab Cracker and Walking Cat Design unless otherwise noted. Opinions expressed here are not necessarily shared by the publisher. We reserve the right to refuse any material we feel unsuitable. Publisher receives advertising in the condition the advertiser agrees that at no time shall publisher’s liability exceed the cost of the space, and publisher is not liable for incidental damages. Publisher accepts no responsibility for content submitted by other parties or taken from other sources, or spelling or grammatical errors. We cannot guarantee specific location of content, including ads (except cover ads). Submission DEADLINE for Next Edition (Jan. 23-Feb. 5, 2015 ) : THURSDAY, JAN. 15 www.TheCrabCracker.com FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Baby & Me Storytime 11am at the Stanwood Library. Silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, & activities. Playtime follows. Newborns-18 mos. Caregiver required. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 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, JANUARY 9 Stanwood High School Boys Basketball Vs Oak Harbor. Frosh & JV: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Family Health Night 6pm at Elger Bay Elementary. Hosted by EBE PTA. FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 Eric Apoe and THEY january trivia: January in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to July in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. 7pm at the Conway Muse – $10. Eric Apoe is a veteran American singer-songwriter & guitarist from Seattle. His gravelly vocal style has been compared with Tom Waits. His music is based on American folk with strong jazz influences. He has also blended blues and klezmer music into his songs. Alicia DeJoie Violin, Damien Aitken Sax, Tige DeCoster Bass, John Olufs Guitar, Jim DeJoie Clarinet, Olli Klomp Drums, Danny Godinez Guitar, Dune Butler Bass. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Stanwood High School Boys Basketball Frosh & JV vs Glacier Peak. 3:45pm at SHS. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 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. • Lifetime resident of Stanwood and Camano Island • 25 years in the building industry • Full-time Realtor® • Helpful and honest Tree Removal & Stump Grinding Trimming & Pruning • View Enhancement Danger Trees • Arborist Services Jim Fay, Owner/Arborist DOUG NEMO 360-387-0243 (360) 508-6550 Email: doug@ windermeresc.com Windermere Real Estate / CIR FREE ESTIMATES Licensed • Bonded • Insured TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 TüN The Band 7:30pm at the Conway Muse (Hat). CHRIS COOTSONA: VOCALS, KEYS, RHYTHM GUITAR - His influences span a wide range of styles including Classical, Hip Hop, Rock/Classic Rock, R&B, Blues, Funk, & Reggae. ANTHONY WAGNER: BASS - is versed in a range of musical styles and draws heavily on R&B & funk influences which he incorporates into his performances. ALEX TANK: GUITAR: - influences are rooted heavily in blues & rock. LARRY QUETOLA: DRUMS. Advertise in the Crab Cracker! “YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION” (includes FREE ad design & FREE classifieds listing) Interested in a display ad? Please contact us at thecrabcracker @wavecable. com or 360-3873602 www.TheCrabCracker.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE! Boy Scout Troop 46 will conduct their annual “Tree-cycle”. We provide for Christmas Tree curb side pickup for areas that received an envelope as well as a central drop off location at Camano Plaza parking lot from 10 am-2 pm to make it easy for residents to dispose of their Christmas Trees in an ecologically responsible manner. If you did not receive an envelope and need your tree picked up, or for more information please call 360-387-8260 or 425-583-4278. Sorry, flocked trees are not eligible for pick up. SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Camano Island Buffet Brunch (Open to the Public). Happy, Happy New Year! How about treating your family to best Buffet Brunch at the Camano Island Yacht Club 129 N. Sunset Dr. 9am -noon. $9 for Adult, $5 for Children under 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Menu: Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Blue Berry Pancakes, Fresh Fruit, Sweet Rolls, Juices, Coffee and Tea. Join us for a great meal overlooking Saratoga Passage. CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Silvana Viking Hall BINGO 6pm. Come early for some food! 1331 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana. Questions? 360-652-2538. EVERY MONTH, 2nd Sunday. SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 january trivia: According to Facebook users, January is “Change Your Profile Picture To A Muppet” Month Tangoheart presents an evening of passionate music, lively narrative & beautiful dance performance, 7pm at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Tangoheart is dedicated to the performance of authentic Argentine tango, from its golden age through the modern era. The group consists of: Bertram Levy, bandoneon and leader; Andy Carr, piano (and Camano resident); Ruthie Dornfield, violin; Dorothy Shapiro, viola; and Todd Gowers, contrabass. TangoFusion Dance Company will perform. A complimentary Chocolate Buffet will be hosted by Patti Carr, cookbook author and food blogger extraordinaire (www. chezcarrcuisine.com). Admission is $20; students with ID get in free. Advance tickets available at the Camano Center or by calling 360387-0222. For more info, call Andy or Patti Carr at 360-572-4063. – Photo by Russell Johnson. Stanwood United Methodist Church ~ A Progressive Church for Thinking People ~ 9:00am: Traditional Worship Service. 10:45am: Contemporary Worship Service w/Continental Breakfast & Children’s Church. Youth Group: Tuesdays at 6pm (Sept-June) 360-629-9555 27128-102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood www.stanwoodumc.org Handicapped Accessible Child Care for All Programs Pastor Daniel Sailer Ford Giesbrecht All Ages, Levels & Styles. Learn at Your Own Pace. Instruction & Performance Ukulele & Bass Lessons Also Available Serving Stanwood & Camano Island 360-631-0661•guitarbyford.com TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY, JANUARY 12 Open Mic Night NEED TO FIND ANOTHER CRAB CRACKER? An outdoor magazine rack filled with Crab Crackers is located next to the Stanwood police station. 7pm-9pm at Collective on Tap. Lee Clemetson & Cathy Tibert from the band Pioneer Highway will be hosting at Terry’s Corner on Camano Island. 848 Sunrise N Sunrise Blvd. They are inviting you to come on out & support your local musicians, even step up & play or sing a couple of tunes. All Ages! The intent is to get off the couch, get out, enjoy a few beers, have an acoustic style session, keep it real informal & have fun. www.collectiveontap.com. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Honor Band/Choir concert Stanwood Middle School MPMEA 8th Grade Honor band/choir. 6pm-7pm at SMS. TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 “AFTERNOON OF PINOCHLE” The Stanwood Sons of Norway will be sponsoring an “Afternoon of Pinochle” on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 PM. For further information, please call Pam at 425 422-4197. "2015 is going to be a great year to list AND sell your home or vacant land. Call me for an in-depth market analysis while inventory is low and Buyers are here!" Linda Evans – Broker, Realtor® 360 632-6788 www.InsideCamano.com www.TheCrabCracker.com 818 N. Sunrise Blvd. Camano Island, WA CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 Travel Talk 2:30 at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Cindy and Jon Walker, travel consultants will answer our questions, tell us about their December trip to the Christmas markets in France, and give us tips. They work for Travel Leades, a major US travel Company. If you are considering a trip, come discuss your ideas with Cindy and Jon. TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Preschool Storytime 9:30 and 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. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14 Stanwood High School Girls Basketball Vs Everett. C Team & JV: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm. YOUR INFO HERE IN THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS FREE! THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Business After Hours Email us at thecrabcracker @wavecable.com or call us at 360-387-3602 for more information. with the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce and the ArlingtonSmokey Point Chamber. Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors want you to join their Business After Hours Events! 2015 Kick Off! 5:30pm-7pm at the NEW HOTEL LOBBY, Angel of the Winds Casino, 3438 Stoluckquamish Lane, Arlington. (360) 474 9740. Our networking extends beyond the Arlington-Smokey Point area which is very beneficial to all business owners. Remember to bring plenty of biz-cards to distribute. The door prizes are always a big hit so bring a door prize to give away and advertise your business!! For more information, or to learn how to host a BAH event, contact Michele Wiley - (360) 722-2802. AUTO • HOME • LIFE • RV • MOTORCYCLE • BUSINESS • HEALTH • BOAT MOBILE HOME • RENTER • FLOOD • BROAD FORM AUTO • SR22 FILINGS FREE, FAST PHONE QUOTES! SR22 Filing? No Prior Insurance? Been Cancelled? Credit Problems? Accidents? DUI? Tickets? GOOD DRIVER DISCOUNTS • MULTIPLE POLICY DISCOUNTS 360-629-6665 www.TheCrabCracker.com • www.TamaraSperry.com THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Family Storytime 10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Stories, music, and fun activities for the whole family. All ages welcome. Caregiver required. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 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, JANUARY 16 Stanwood High School Girls Basketball Vs Arlington. C Team: 3:45pm. JV: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime 9:30am at the Camano Island Library. Wiggle and giggle with your baby through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities. Playtime follows. Newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Ready Readers: Family Storytime If we don’t know about it, we can’t print it. Send your info and/or images to: thecrab cracker@wavecable.com 10:30am at the Camano Island Library. Funny stories and action songs will make you giggle and move. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 18 months and up with a caregiver. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 Prime rib PUBLIC DINNER at the American Legion Post 92 Frank Hancock Hall-located off HIghway 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 $13. Cocktails are available. 4:30 until we run out. FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 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. Senior Real Estate Specialist Serving all generations with respect, empathy, compassion, and transparency. Please contact me to discuss housing options as we age. Tamara Matthews, Broker, E-Pro, GRI, SRES Windermere Real Estate/CIR Terry's Corner, Camano Island 425-330-8671 www.davidandtamara.com 10 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16 MLK trivia: In 1964, Dr. King was the youngest man to win the Nobel Peace Prize, at the age of 35. He announced that he would give the prize money, which was $54,123, to support the civil rights movement, when he was told of his selection. www.TheCrabCracker.com The Holmes Shea Band 7pm at the Conway Muse – $7. Band leaders John Holmes and Jamie Shea have penned lively pop-rock originals with an infusion of funk, r&b, jazz and Latin. Jamie’s soaring vocals and keyboard combine with John’s lead guitar and vocals to provide a powerful counterpoint. The sets are rounded out with Motown soul classics. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 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. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Stanwood Lacrosse Free Clinic At Soccer First, 19805 74th Ave NE, Arlington (behind the old Haggen). Clinics are for players in Stanwood-Camano, Arlington, & Lakewood school districts. Sessions will allow returning players to begin to refresh their skills & introduce new players or potential players to the sport. Clinics will be non-contact, but players should bring gear if they have it. Stanwood Lacrosse will have a number of sticks on hand for new players to try. 5pm – 6pm All girls players, grades 2 – 6; 6pm – 7pm All boys players, grades K – 6; 7pm – 8pm New and 2nd year players, grades 7 – 12. Go to www.stanwoodlacrosse. com for more information about the sport & registration. Contact stanwoodlax.spartans@gmail.com with questions. 11 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Crab Fest january poem: 4-7pm at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. $25 includes one whole Dungeness crab, side dishes, and dessert. Beverages, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase. Tickets are available now at the Camano Center front desk or by calling 360-3870222 with your VISA or MasterCard. Only 300 will be sold! “In January it’s so nice while slipping on the sliding ice to sip hot chicken soup with rice. Sipping once Sipping twice.” - Maurice Sendak - In January SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 Ford Giesbrecht’s First CD “Phat Cat” Release Party at Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant, 9730 SR Hwy 32, Stanwood. Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American and Latin jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music. For more info call or email ford@guitarbyford.com. 350-631-0661. 12 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Richard Allen & the Louisiana Experience 7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10. Zydeco, sultry blues, funk & west coast swing with infusion of Rock and Soul. Deep in southwest Louisiana, French speaking people pass down a culture hundreds of years old, rich in music, dance, food, language and love and kinship among family and community. It is called joy of life, and the sounds and images of that Acadian tradition filled Richard Allen’s world. SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 The Merry Widow (Lehár) The Met: Live in HD at Stanwood Cinemas. The broadcast of Lehár’s The Merry Widow will be presented live at 9:55am. Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling woman who captivates all of Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta, in an art-nouveau setting that climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara is Valencienne. Sir Andrew Davis conducts. Tickets: $22 for adults & $20 for seniors & children. winter quote: “Nature has undoubtedly mastered the art of winter gardening and even the most experienced gardener can learn from the unrestrained beauty around them.” - Vincent A. Simeone www.TheCrabCracker.com SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Evening Low Tide Beach Walk at Camano Island State Park at 8pm. Park in the boat launch parking lot & meet at the boat ramp. Park volunteers will be on hand to help you identify intertidal animals. You may see chitons, sea anemones, nudibranchs, crabs, seastars, snails, tubeworms, barnacles, etc. See what impact the Seastar Wasting Syndrome virus has had on our intertidal seastar populations. Dress appropriately, take a bright flashlight (with fresh batteries & a back-up flashlight too), and waterproof boots or sturdy shoes (walking on beach cobbles and rocks can be difficult). These walks are very informal. You can head home at any time. The walk may be cancelled depending on weather conditions. Check this website (www.camabeachfoundation.org) after 5pm on Jan. 18 to find out if the beach walk has been cancelled. Low tide this night is -1.8ft. at about 9:15 pm. – Photo by Georgette Douwma. 13 CALENDAR OF EVENTS MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day During the less than 13 years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s leadership of the modern American Civil Rights Movement, from December, 1955 until April 4, 1968, African Americans achieved more genuine progress toward racial equality in America than the previous 350 years had produced. Dr. King is widely regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history. –www.thekingcenter.org. MLK Trivia: MARTIN LUTHER KING was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929. His real name was Michael not Martin Luther. Michael decided that ‘Martin Luther’ had a more prominent ring, and he never legally changed his name. Martin Luther King Jr Day is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Open Mic Night 7pm-9pm at Collective on Tap. Lee Clemetson & Cathy Tibert from the band Pioneer Highway will be hosting at Terry’s Corner on Camano Island. 848 Sunrise N Sunrise Blvd. They are inviting you to come on out & support your local musicians, even step up & play or sing a couple of tunes. All Ages! There will be a PA & a couple of Microphones. The intent is to get off the couch, get out, enjoy a few beers, have an acoustic style session, keep it real informal & have fun. www.collectiveontap.com. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Making Make-Believe: Explore Shadow Puppetry 4pm at the Stanwood Library. All the world’s a stage--if you’re interested in acting, puppetry, mask-making, costume design, scriptwriting, and more, come and join us! We’re seeking cast and crew for upcoming projects. January workshop: We’ll discuss upcoming projects, make shadow puppets, and bring them to life in our shadow puppet theater! Supported by the Stanwood Friends of the Library. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Stanwood High School Boys Basketball Vs Marysville-Getchell. JV & Frosh: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm. TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Stanwood Middle School Talent Show 14 6pm-7pm at SMS. TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Preschool Storytime 9:30 and 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. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 BWH Program - Native Plants in Your Yard by Kristin Marshall Kristin Marshall, Habitat Restoration Specialist from Snohomish Conservation District, will explain how to choose healthy, appropriate native plants and how to plant and give them a good start in your yard. 7-9 pm at Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive (blue building by tennis courts). COMING SOON! JANUARY 23 conway west & the dovetails at Conway Muse JANUARY 24 tales to tails at Stanwood Library JANUARY 25 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 The Kareem Kandi Trio will play jazz at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. 7-9pm. $20 for adults; students with student ID are free! A cash bar will be available. 360-387-0222 for more info. Saxophonist Kareem Kandi is a performer, composer & educator, who is in high demand for his talents both on & off the stage. Growing up in the northwest with its vibrant music scene allowed Kandi the opportunity to study with, listen to and perform with world class jazz artists residing in the area. He spends most of his time leading his group The Kareem Kandi Band for which he composes and arranges most of the music. family fun bingo THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 JANUARY 31 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 at Stanwood Sr. Ctr. country living expo 2015 at Stanwood High School Stanwood High School Boys Basketball Vs Marysville-Pilchuck. JV & Frosh: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm. Family Storytime 10:30am at the Stanwood Library. Stories, music, and fun activities for the whole family. All ages welcome. Caregiver required. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 SMS Winter Band Concert 7pm at Stanwood Middle School. www.TheCrabCracker.com 15 16 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com CLASSES & WORKSHOPS NOW OPEN on Camano Island at Terry’s Corner: Movement Arts, offering classes in yoga, Pilates and Dance. Many classes to choose from, joining specials at movement arts.com. We are here for YOU. Learn English! Free classes for parents. Food & childcare provided. January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26. 4pm-5:30pm at Twin City Elementary School, 26211 Lindstrom Rd., Stanwood. Dance Lessons: Ultra Beginner Line Dance begins Jan.15, 3pm, Studio Z Stanwood. 8 week session: $32. Free-SilverSneaker® members. Zumba Gold® begins Jan. 6, 9am, 8 week session: $32. It’s more fun to Dance than Exercise! Cardio, Core & Strength class,Thurs.9am-BONUS! Free 4wks (when signed up for Zumba Gold®). Sit n’Fit Class/Classic Class: A chair is used for seated or standing work. Tue & Thur at 10:15am Free-SilverSneaker® members. Water Aerobics Tue 11:30am. Silver Splash (FreeSilverSneaker® members) Thur 11:30am. Classes held at Camano Country Club except Line Dance. 425-205-0870 or http://kathysfitness.com. Swim Lessons begin Jan 10th at 10am. 2 classes will be offered. Levels will be determined. Camano Country Club. Call Kathy 425-205-0870. Living Well with Chronic Pain - Free Workshops Manage your pain & MLK Trivia: Martin Luther King Jr. was first black American to be honored as Man of the Year in Time magazine. Martin Luther King Jr. King was a Baptist priest. live a better life! In 6 weeks, you will learn to: Manage fatigue, Sleep better, Exercise safely, Deal with depression, Manage medications. When: 6 Tuesdays, January 13-February 17. 1pm-3:30 pm at Stanwood Community & Senior Center, 7430 276th St NW, Stanwood. To Enroll: Call Jamie Hunter-Mitchell at 425.265.2283. Book a Librarian Tech Sessions Tuesdays. 8:30am-9:45am at the Camano Island Library. Get help on computing basics, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, Facebook or maximize the benefits of the Sno-Isle website. Space is limited, please call 360-387-5150 to make an appointment. 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 & focus. Call 629-4341 or visit nwschoolofmartialarts.com for schedule & prices & specials. Classes filling up fast! Camano Island Fire & Rescue’s CPR/First Aid/AED classes are very popular. Classes are held the first Thursday of each month from 6pm-10pm at the Vista/Madrona Fire Station. Island County residents are free. Call 360-387-1512 for more info. Blending conventional & alternative medicine We sell vitamins & supplements Dr. Melanie Whittaker, RN, ND Naturopathic Primary Care Physician Stanwood • (360) 629-2222 • altmedclinic.com www.TheCrabCracker.com Insurance accepted Apple Health Provider 17 MEETINGS and CLUBS Stanwood Camano Beekeeping Association 2015 Meeting Schedule: Jan 14: Winter colony health. Feb 11: Hive Equipment/Packages. Mar 11: Hive survival – package prep. Apr 8: New bees and newbies. May 13: Your hives in Spring. Jun 10: Starvation to Honey flow. July 8: Expanding hives. Aug 12: Your hives in Summer. Sep 9: Pest control. Oct 14: Your hives in Fall. Nov 11: Nutrition. Dec: No Meeting. Guest speakers could preempt scheduled topics and as always timely discussions based on members needs take precedence over scheduled topics. Stanwood Camano Rotary Club Meetings - David Rader of Oak Harbor will share a Leadership Program. He has spoken to 40 Rotary Clubs. His topic will be “Theodore Roosevelt: American President/Global Leader”. When: Jan 14, 12pm – 1:30pm at Stanwood Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood. Club Meeting - Ron Kennedy “Managing Income For Retirement” January 21, 12:00pm – 1:30pm at Stanwood Camano School District. Club Meeting - Gakushi Matsumoto, our exchange student from Japan will share about his home and life in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan. January 28, 12:00pm – 1:30pm at Stanwood Camano School District. Gakushi Matsumoto, our exchange student from Japan will share about his home and life in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan. F2.8 Photo Club looking for new members! Meetings : third Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AM Stanwood Library. More info: Terry Dean. td-ks@ Hotmail.com. Camano Island Friends of the Library 1/22/15. 7pm. The Friends are the folks who help support library programs. Everybody welcome! january trivia: The first Super Bowl was held at the L.A. Coliseum in January. Jerry Rice has the most touchdowns in a Super Bowl (8). January PFLAG Support Group: The combined Stanwood-CamanoSkagit PFLAG Support Group will meet January 22, at 7pm at A Guilded Gallery, 8700-271st St NW, Stanwood. LGBT persons, their friends, families & allies are invited to attend this meeting for a conversation in an atmosphere of acceptance & safety. Interested persons may contact Pat Clark, 360-631-0703, or Kathy Reim, 360-856-4676 for further info. North Sound Knitters Guild meets 6-9 pm at Stanwood Community & Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Meeting is Jan. 12. Milly 387-9611. Camano Preparedness Group meets Jan. 21 from 1-3 at the Vista Madrona Fire Station on Camano Island. We are organized to help our Island neighbors prepare for & recover from local emergencies / disasters. We work with Camano Island Fire & Rescue, and Island County Department of Emergency Management in fulfilling our goal of helping Camano Island be better prepared. All interested residents are welcome. Family Owned & Operated Free Estimates, Quality Work Residential & Commercial Carpet • Blinds Hardwoods Laminates Tile • Vinyl W N NE TIO A C LO 360-629-9604 www.darrowscarpet.com 27028 - 99th Ave. NW • Stanwood • Next to Ledum’s Floral 18 Financing Available OAC EMAIL: darrowscarpets@frontier.com TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com SENIOR HAPPENINGS THE Camano CENTER 606 Arrowhead Road • 360-387-0222 • www.camanocenter.org – Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) assistance is available at the Camano Center. Also, additional help with Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and Advantage Plans is available. Call Ginny Berube at 360-387-0222 for information. – PUD Senior Citizen Discount applications are available at the Camano Center. Call Ginny at 360-387-0222 to see if you qualify. – Adult Day Program: Structured programming provides caregivers with much needed respite. Call Ginny at 360-387-6201 to register. Stanwood COMMUNITY & Senior Center 7430 276th St. NW • 360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org The Crab Cracker is 100% LOCAL and is Family Owned and Operated www.TheCrabCracker.com WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER: – Nutrition Program: Monday-Friday 12:00pm Senior Services meal program provides lunch daily. Monthly menu available www.stanwoodseniorcenter.org $3 if over 60; $6 under 60 – Evening Meals: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Dinner is served at 5pm and costs just $4 per person. – Center Court Thrift Store open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; $5.00 clothing bag sales every Friday and Saturday. – Medical Transportation: If you live in Stanwood and would like to schedule a ride for a medical appointment contact Sandy Kitchens at 360-629-7403 ext. 112. Transportation services to Mt. Vernon Tuesdays, Stanwood/Camano/Arlington Wednesdays; Everett Thursdays – Holiday parties: Have your holiday gathering at the center. – Foot Clinic Third Wednesday of every month. Call for appointment – Parkinson’s support group meets every second Monday. UPCOMNG EVENTS: – Thursday, January 8th Waffle Dinner. – Sunday, January 25th Family Bingo 4:30pm. – AARP Tax service begins Friday(s) February 6th. 19 DINING GUIDE MLK Trivia: August 28, 1963. At the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C Martin Luther King, Jr. gave his speech “I Have a Dream” to over 250,000 people. Famous words: ‘I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character..” 20 Amigo mexican restaurant & lounge (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5052 burger king (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6022 Cama BEACH CAFE (Camano Island) • (360) 387-3266 CAMANO ISLAND INN (Camano Island) • (360) 387-0783 Center Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7403 The Chatter Box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0600 The Conway Muse (Conway) • (360) 445-3000 CONWAY BOXCAR (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0651 conway pub & eatery (Conway) • (360) 445-4733 COOKIE MILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2362 dairy queen (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3141 DEL FOX BBQ AT CAMANO ISLAND MARKETPLACE (866) 387-5282 Diamond Knot Camano Lodge (Camano Island) • (360) 387-9972 dos reales (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0822 dragon palace (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8106 duck in cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3440 FARMERS CAFE – (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4953 FireCreek Grill at Kayak Point (Stanwood) • (360) 652-9676 ixtapa mexican restaurant (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5228 jack in the box (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2384 jasmin thai cuisine & sushi (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2044 Jasmin Thai Express (Camano Island) • (360) 926-8688 jimmy’s pizza (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6565 Johnny’s Burger Stop (Stanwood) (360) 629-9427 KARA’S KITCHEN - ELGER BAY GROCERY • (Camano Island) • (360) 387-9120 LEATHERHEADS PUB & EATERY (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5555 little caesars PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6999 MAMA TRADITIONS RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8200 mcdonald’s (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9787 MIYAKO’S TERIYAKI & WOK (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4535 NAHA Teriyaki (Stanwood) • (360) 629-0681 NEW COUNTRY GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3402 papa murphy’s TAKE ‘N’ BAKE PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3826 PHOENIX PAVILION (Stanwood) • (360) 629-4662 quiznos (Stanwood) • (360) 939-6570 / (360) 939-0430 Roadhouse Bar & Grill (Stanwood) • (360) 652-4156 Rockaway Bar & Grill (Camano Island, at Camaloch) • 360-926-8920 sahara pizza (Stanwood) • (360) 629-6886 SEVEN LAKES PIZZA (Stanwood) • (360) 629-7502 Sharky’s Fish N Chips & Burgers (Stanwood) • (360) 631-5200 SPARTAN DRIVE IN (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8988 stanwood cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8427 STANWOOD CUPCAKES (Stanwood) • (360) 926-8241 stanwood grill (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5253 stanwood hotel & saloon (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2888 Stanwood Pho (Stanwood) • (360) 939-0818 starbucks (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2701 • 629-5027 • 629-2500 subway (Camano Island) • n/a subway (Stanwood) • (360) 629-2678 Sweet bliss frozen Yogurt (Stanwood) • (360) 629-8620 taco time (Stanwood) • (360) 629-5018 Tastes of India (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3102 Twin City Lanes Cafe (Stanwood) • (360) 629-3001 vERACRUZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9391 viking BAR & GRILL (Stanwood) • (360) 629-9285 WAYNE’S CORNER CAFÉ (Stanwood) • (360) 939-2300 Willow & Jim’s Country Cafe (Silvana) • (360) 652-0372 Y’S COUNTRY BAKERY (Stanwood) • (360) 939-2253 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com did you know? The Stanwood Cooperative Creamery The Stanwood Area Historical Society asks, “Did You Know?” Here is the first, of a continuing history series. was built in 1895. It was owned by the dairy farmers. It was a place where they could bring their milk and have it converted into butter. From there, the butter was shipped to various places to be sold. When the Creamery first started it was $3,000 in debt. By 1896, the debts were all paid off. The Creamery was so successful because it became known for making “the best butter this side of the Cascade Mountains.” During its operation, the Creamery took in about 6,000 pounds of milk a day. In about 1914, the Creamery was shut down and turned into a cheese factory which operated for a short while. The Stanwood Cooperative Creamery Building still stands on top of the hill overlooking East Stanwood. – Research by Cathy Maher. CRABBY contest Where was this photograph taken? The first correct response to thecrabcracker@wavecable.com will receive a Gift Certificate from: www.TheCrabCracker.com 21 Moonshine Wisdom & Wit Poacher Paul “Apparently the rumors reached Rome --- folks down here on the South End are crabbing without licenses, without proper or legal equipment, without regard for managing the crustacean resource --- so they’ve sent the centurions down to enforce the Law. It came as quite a shock to Poacher Paul on his first trip crabbing this season, not only to his poaching pride but to his wallet. Martha on the bluff with her binoculars , sick of Paul’s seasonal greed, called the Authorities. In short order the Game Warden pulled up alongside Paul’s Boston Whaler and demanded to see his license. Paul, never at a loss for words, informed the gendarme he didn’t have one, had never had one and by Neptune he didn’t need one now. He’s a South End Old Timer, Paul is, and an honorary member of the Take-All-You-Want Club. There’s a lot of members of that society and most of them aren’t old timers, they’re just folks who have theirs and to hell with those who don’t. They think government is just a bunch of imbeciles bent on keeping them from what is their God given right to take. More for me, less for you. Actually, less for all of us, but when the crabs are gone, they’ll blame the Department of Natural Resources for mismanagement, proof once again of government incompetence. Story by Jack Archibald. For further moonshine wisdom and wet powder wit, check out the SKEETER DADDLE DIARIES at www. skeeterdaddle.net Down at the Marine a day later, Paul was still livid at this intrusion on his personal freedom. The warden, what Paul calls the Fish Police, fined him for crabbing without a license, fined him for an unlicensed boat, fined him for a trap without an escape hatch and fined him for 15 crabs either the wrong sex or undersized or both. He confiscated the traps and threw back all of Paul’s catch. It was an expensive day of crabbing, for sure. Paul, of course, vowed to show that Fish Cop who was boss. No way was he buying a license, no way was he paying those fines, no way was he backing down to the &#@!!* government and its &%#@ stooges. As the old saying down my way goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him think.” 7430 276th St. NW Stanwood, WA 98292 Center Café offers nutritious lunches served at noon Monday through Friday $3 if over 60; all others $6. Evening Meal Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 5pm $4. Health Programs include educational workshops, foot clinic, massage, reflexology, fitness, yoga, medical transportation and salon services. Thrift Store hours MondaySaturday 10am-4pm. 360-629-7403 • stanwoodseniorcenter.org 22 8712 - 271st Street P.O. Box 284, Stanwood Yarns, Needles, Hooks and Patterns Specializing in yarns by Dale of Norway 360-939-0769 • pinchknitter@pinchknitter.com pinchknitter.com • facebook.com/pinchknitter TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com legal lingo Article submitted by Anthony DiPietro Attorney at Law 360-926-8218 CAN MY CHILD’S CREDITORS GET MY MONEY? “WHAT?!!!!!!!” You say. “Wait a minute, do I have to worry about that now? How can that happen?” You ask. Well, let’s take a look. You have a daughter or son who is financially irresponsible. He shows up for the holidays in a new BMW which you couldn’t afford let alone him. You inquire as to how someone working the French fryer at Burger King could afford such a vehicle and he blows smoke up your skirt. You walk away wondering what planet today’s youth came from. And then . . . you die. (Whoops.). If you are single or you and your spouse die together your children will probably inherit your estate, and if they inherit your estate and are deeply in debt their creditors can get at the money you left them in your will. (Ha, you will be paying for that BMW after all!). So here’s what you do. Prepare a will that leaves your estate to a person or institution as trustee for the children. You then direct the trustee on how to distribute the estate. It can be a certain percentage monthly or annually. It can be held in trust until the child reaches a certain age. You choose. You can rule from the grave. Nice huh? The trustee cannot be swayed by the pleadings of the child. He/She must do what you dictate in the will or trust document. Keep that in mind next time junior shows up wearing a gold cross the size of a tree stump. SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. .KRVOTM.USK5]TKXY5VKT*UUXY9OTIK DANIEL D. RIKE 425-422-0323 Daniel.Rike@gmail.com • BuyandSellinPugetSound.com www.TheCrabCracker.com 23 24 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Fresh from the farm Jon Stevens, a retired Camano Island organic farmer who with his wife is teaching orphans and at risk children around the world to grow food and then helps them put in gardens and orchards. Learn more at www.growinggardensforlife.org Lap Time We all need lap time. If you’re not sure about this, ask a dog. Any dog. The small ones will confirm this comfortably. The big ones like labs and great danes are a bit more reluctant to confess the need, but when asked with a sideways glance, they’ll blink and nod agreement while they try to clamber on board. Cats, on the other hand, know their rights and your lap is in their union contract so don’t fight it. What is it about a lap? They’ll hold about anything. Laps were not built for napkins though. We’ve seen too many on the floor to believe that. But laps are great for holding bowls of apples to be peeled or peas to be shelled or a sweater being knitted. They can be a center for watching the work ethic of old. However we must admit they are actually built for kids. Who has not seen a Grandma with her lap at the ready, waiting for the little ones to come in range? Kids are more like dogs than cats. A kid will sidle up to the love and protection waiting in a grandma’s lap and glance around to make sure no one is looking then take the plunge to comfort and attention. Once there, it’s time for a hug or a tickle or a quiet ear of listening. It’s a time for storybooks and maybe even a song or two. But it is always a safe place, a place where corrections to behavior are not bothered with, where acceptance of who we are is always at the ready. It’s hard to be a lap. It’s hard to always be soft and accepting of what lands on us. We want to be clear that we are right and proper people, worrying more about ourselves than others and a good lap never does that. A good lap takes what comes and makes it better. It might be a scrape on the knee or a wound to a heart, or a small bird held in the hand of a young child. Or, if things are slow at the old home place, it may be a dog with wet feet. But a lap always has a job. And so do we. 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 www.TheCrabCracker.com 25 healthy living Weather and PAIN? Written by SuZanna Mantis, Beginner & Seated YOGA teacher, Aromatherapist, Reflexologist. www.zsremedies. com How does weather affect our joints & energy? Did you ever know someone who could “smell” snow or rain before it came? What they “smell” is a change in the electrical charge in the air. It’s been described as a “metallic” smell. All atoms have either a positive or negative charge so they can bind to form molecules. As the barometer falls, the positive charge, or “ions” increase which causes a depletion of cortisone in the body. This happens to all creatures that have adrenal glands—in other words, all mammals. It means that the pressure against our body drops as well, and our joints and areas that are injured can begin to swell. Did you ever notice how your cold or pain gets worse at night? Mine does. I understand pain, as I have arthritis and fibromyalgia. This happen because our bodies slow production of both adrenaline and cortisone in the evening so we can go to sleep. It’s part of our circadian rhythm. So what can we do to manage this, aside from moving?? Well, depending on the problem, whether it is pain, mood, or energy, there are some solutions. If the problem is simply energy, then it will be useful to stay away from simple carbohydrates such as sugar, starches, and junk food. Eat foods that will sustain you and not bring the “crash” you feel after that morning donut. Don’t assume that caffeine is the answer, either. Chronic pain, chronic fatigue and depression all present unique challenges. They all can be affected by nutrition, exercise, sunlight and barometric pressure. A good support is exercise; simple stretching, beginner yoga, meditation. Essential oils in a bath or shower help tremendously. Heatable wraps & socks also are great tools. Come into Z’s Body & Soul in Stanwood and find things that will support your bones & joints throughout this winter. 360.386.7650 • alespike.com 9300 271st St. NW, B5 • Stanwood 26 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com healthy living Seasonal Affective Disorder Originally published on the SHS Spartan Spectrum on November 11, 2014 by Teddy Softcheck, Stanwood High School reporter. winter trivia: What is the difference between sleet, hail, and freezing rain? Answer: Hail is a chunk or stone of ice dropped from a thunderstorm. Sleet is frozen rain. Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes to a surface such as the road or a tree. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as the winter blues or winter depression, affects half a million people around the world every single year. Even though this condition afflicts people during all seasons of the year, most people get it during the winter months when natural sunlight is diminished; usually around September and October, and start to feel better by April or May when spring comes around. SAD, is defined as a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year. WebMd, a website that covers all types of medical conditions, stated, “It can sometimes be hard to tell the difference between SAD and other types of depression because many of the symptoms are the same.” They listed symptoms that include feelings of depression or anxiousness, loss of interest in your usual activities, weight gain, eating more and craving carbohydrates (such as bread and pasta), sleeping more but still feeling tired, and having trouble concentrating. SAD also depends on your geographical location as it is more prolific in the northern hemisphere. Cases are very rare in the southern hemisphere, suggesting that this condition is caused by the lack of sunlight. Mental Health America described another cause of the disorder, saying, “Melatonin, a sleep-related hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain, has been linked to SAD. This hormone, which may cause symptoms of depression, is produced at increased levels in the dark. Therefore, when the days are shorter and darker the production of this hormone increases.” There are three treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder, Phototherapy, spending more time outside for mild symptoms, and if all else fails, antidepressants can be prescribed. Phototherapy (Light Therapy) though, has been reported to have worked in 80 percent of SAD cases, proving to be a much safer alternative to costly, and potentially dangerous, antidepressant pills. If you are experiencing any symptoms of SAD, try some of these treatments, they might really help out. But if these symptoms do become serious, see your physician immediately & get diagnosed. www.TheCrabCracker.com 27 STANWOOD SILVANA KAYAK POINT, WARM BEACH, 7 LAKES 28 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com MAP OF CAMANO ISLAND STANWOOD www.TheCrabCracker.com 29 life worth writing about This is a brandnew, ongoing feature page by Peggy Wendel Living a Life Worth Writing About Writer, musician, bricoleur www.peggy wendel.com Bigger, Better, More, Now! “Here’s my simple formula for a livable New Year’s Resolution. Stick with something easy—forget diet and exercise. Resolve to do what you really want to do. Just fill in the blanks: Bigger ___, Better ___, More ___, Now! This year, my resolution is “Bigger Ideas, Better Planning, More Fun, Now!” My big idea is that our community can be more vibrant and exciting. People are already working on it. All I have to do is show up. If I enjoy myself and spend a little money, then they are successful. If no one comes, events and businesses flop and fold. Just look at our chronically empty storefronts. Yet people keep opening businesses and creating events to make our community a better place and improve our local economy. Sometimes I’ve missed events because I forgot. This year, my plan is a calendar dedicated to getting out and connecting. I’ll keep the calendar handy to jot down events when I read local publications like the Crab Cracker and the Stanwood Camano News. Then when I have that vague feeling that there was something I wanted to do—I’ll know where to jog my memory. I resolve to get out to more events, connect with folks I know, and meet new people. People, activities, and connections make our community alive and strong. When I visit friends in communities like Port Townsend, Bellingham, Portland, and Seattle, there are places to go, things to do, and events are well attended. Sure, these cities are more populated, but we can have it on a smaller scale. I’ve seen too many attempts to bring life to our Stanwood-Camano community fail. Then people complain that there’s nothing to do. Let’s change that. Pick up a calendar and mark it up. I’ll see you out and about!” Get in the #1 Book! Call Mark Kanarick, long-time Camano resident, at 425-374-9022 www.actionyp.com 30 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com nature notes reduce & recycle l. Did you know that waste reduction and recycling can have an impact on global warming. By taking a few steps to reduce and recycle, you can be a part of the climate change. 2. You can help with climate change by reducing waste. Decomposing waste in landfills produce methane, which is 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide. 3. You can help with climate change by throwing away less. New replacement products are produced and the extraction of new raw materials, manufacturing and distribution all produce greenhouse gasses. 4. Waste reduction and recycling are effective ways to help reduce greenhouse gasses. Less garbage means less methane emissions, less energy use, and a greater supply of trees to help clean the air. 5. Recycling is second best to not making waste in the first place. Whenever you recycle or use products made with less material, you help save energy that would otherwise be used to extract, transport and process raw materials. 6. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. When you reduce waste and recycle paper products, more trees are left standing in the forest where they can continue to remove CO 2. 7. Food makes up to 20-30% of a trash can in U.S. cities. Food waste has value. Try worm bin composting, use curbside recycling that turns food waste into compost or use a metal garbage can (partially buried in the ground) as a food digester. MLK trivia: Martin Luther King Jr. went to college at age 15. Martin Luther King got 20 Doctorate degrees. Sustainable building practices for over 30 years Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Gazebos, and Handyman Services www.4dbs.biz lic. # designbs918no YOUR LOCAL BOOKSELLERS Outstanding and eclectic selection of books, cards and gifts 8616 – 271st Street NW, Stanwood 360-629-3631 www.snowgoosebookstore.com www.TheCrabCracker.com 31 CAMANO ISLAND $189,000 Cute cabin in the woods is a private treasure with beach rights! This is a great getaway or make it a perfect place to live full time. Gorgeous evergreen trees surround this 2 bedroom home. Main floor living with extra rooms on the lower level. #720931 VACANT LAND $180,000 Gorgeous lot on Camano is perfect for a rambler or 2 story home. Acres & acres of open space buffers this lot from activity & noise. Stunning views of Saratoga Passage, Penn Cove & the lights of Oak Harbor. Development with proposed trails, underground utilities and paved roads. #671044 VACANT LAND $169,000 Spectacular view frontage overlooking Triangle Cove on Camano Island. This great 4.02 acres is on a quiet Country lane. Lots of room here for building-maybe a spot for that dream home you have been thinking of. Soil tests are complete and walking trails are in. #614082 VACANT LAND $85,000 Great building lot in Camaloch on Camano Island. This golfing community boasts a pool, fishing lake, clubhouse, gated entry and wonderful golf course. Cleared and ready to build on with shopping, beaches and dining close by. #610603 VACANT LAND $59,000 Enjoy peace and quiet on this 2.5 acre parcel tucked away on Camano Island. Lot is partially cleared for a home site and adjacent 2.5 acre parcel is also available. Shared well and expired septic design for a 4 bedroom system. Possible owner financing. #605132 CONDO $235,000 Ground floor, 2 bedroom corner unit in the Norwood Estates community of Stanwood. Open floor plan, new interior paint, kitchen with breakfast bar and slider from the dining to a covered patio. Close to medical facilities, entertainment and shopping. Small pets allowed. #724531 Camano Island | Country Club 1283 Elger Bay Rd 360/387-3411 32 Stanwood | Next to Bartell Drugs 7359 267th St NW 360/629-8233 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com www.camanorealestate.com WATERFRONT $739,000 Custom designed Camano home to fit the lovely private property and maximize views of Mt Rainier, the Olympics and Saratoga Passage. Well maintained native and mature landscaping with stairs to the saltwater’s edge. Master on the main, open living space and impressive views. #663312 VIEW HOME $234,900 Beautiful views of the Olympics over Elger Bay from this 3 bedroom home on a nicely landscaped lot. Gorgeous sunsets enjoyed from the deck. Living room with vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams and huge windows. Large master suite with bath. Move-in ready. Beach rights! #721415 VACANT LAND $120,000 West side views from this Camano Island lot. All the prep work has been done: water share is paid, site registration done, paved road and power. Close to the State Park, boat ramp, fishing and crabbing with golf, dining and shopping nearby. Two lots available. #665017 LOST LAKE $199,000 Charming 3 bedroom rambler with a large private backyard on Camano Island. Open living room with adjoining kitchen, separate dining room and spacious rec room with cozy free standing stove. Community offers a trout stocked lake, pool and is close to island amenities. #720028 VACANT LAND $59,000 Great level lot on the west side of Camano Island in the Onamac community would be perfect for your new home. Offering fantastic beach rights, camp sites, picnic tables, a boat ramp and great beach combing. In an area of quality homes and good neighbors! #658708 VACANT LAND $159,000 Building lot with a beautiful view in the Brentwood community on Camano Island. Great north end location filled with western sunshine and views, backed by a greenbelt for privacy. Close to the County boat launch and beach with easyoff-island access. #677496 Camano Island | Terry’s Corner 818 N Sunrise Blvd 360/387-4663 www.TheCrabCracker.com www.facebook.com/CamanoLife Windermerecir@twitter.com - windermerecir 33 CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK: Lizzy loves to lay on a big comfy pillow & watch every- thing that goes on around her. She would prefer to be the only cat in the home. She desires affection & loves long slow strokes from head to tail. She enjoys having her space where she can get peace & quiet. If you need someone to keep you company while you watch tv or baking cookies, she may be the girl for you! Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA): 198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island. 360-387-1902. camanoanimalshelter.org NOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK: Chester is a happy and silly little guy who would love to find his forever home. He can be a little shy when you first meet him, but once you’re in the club, you’ll be his best friend. He loves to go for walks and also enjoys just being pet. Chester has done well with other dogs, but would prefer a home with no small children. He weighs 8 lbs. The N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Center: 31300 Brandstrom Rd, Stanwood. (360) 629-7055. thenoahcenter.org. 360-507-4133 Website: www.janmather.com Email: janmather@windermere.com PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR FALL, 2015 Camano Lutheran Preschool will begin open enrollment for Fall classes in March. Our class sizes are small and our staff is loving, educated, and ready to foster your child’s educational experience. We have been serving Stanwood/Camano for 35 years. 360-629-4592 www.CamanoLutheranPreschool.com 34 Windermere Real Estate / CIR TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com “journey with jan” journey with jan Connections From Your Camano Island Expert We are pleased to announce an exciting, new edition to our magazine. Each time we will have our local Broker, Jan Mather, Camano Island Expert, featuring an article about local events, real estate, personal thoughts & a new vocabulary word each and every time. We welcome Jan, as she has been in her same desk, same office, same location, since her career at Windermere Real Estate/CIR, which was once Dan Garrison Real Estate, and I bet many of you remember those days. Ok, here she goes.... www.TheCrabCracker.com “It is always fun to learn a new word and I would like to introduce you to this word for the new year. The vocabulary word for this edition is “Pluviophile”. Does anyone know what this odd word means? I will describe it in the following sentence...and this is a hint for you. “The people who just bought the home when it was pouring down rain are Pluviophiles.” This interesting words means “A lover of rain, someone who finds joy and peace of mind during rainy days.”. Who would have thought that? I, Jan Mather, can understand this vocabulary word and language. When I grew up in Iowa, all we ever experienced was hot, humid summers and very cold, icy winters. It was very rare that we saw it rain and when it did, hurray!! This usually occurred in the early evening and my Dad would say “Get the flashlight!” Immediately that meant to get the flashlight and go night crawler hunting as we loved to go fishing in Lake Okoboji. We did that during the rain, the smell in the air was so refreshing and wonderful and it meant as a young girl, I was able to stay up late. I loved night crawler hunting and the pouring down of rain. Rain does this to us in the Northwest, don’t you agree? It makes us feel safe and blessed; It makes things grow; It tends for us to slow down and reflect on life and priorities; It encourages us to bake, make soups, cook, roast and make comfort foods. Thank you for listening to the new vocabulary word...Just wait until the next edition. Now, just a bit about real estate. As a Managing Broker, celebrating 20 years next summer, I would like to encourage anyone who is thinking of putting their home on the market to do so. We are so low in our inventory, that we have many good buyers just waiting for their special home. We definitely want them to stay here on Camano Island and not wander anywhere else, so now is the perfect time. Call me now as I am open 24/7 by phone or email. If I am not able to jump right on it, I will find someone who will. My phone is 360-507-4133 & my email is janmather@windermere.com. Thank you for reading my article and if you have any feedback, I would love to hear from you.” – Jan Mather/Managing Broker. 35 KID’S KORNER Vellum Paper Mache Igloo by Jennifer Kirk from Ambrosia Creative (www.bkids.typepad.com) january trivia: January is named after the Roman god Janus, who was always shown as having two heads. He looked back to the last year and forward to the new one. The Roman New Year festival was called the Calends, and people decorated their homes and gave each other gifts. With cooler weather coming upon us, I’m ready for some winter themed crafts with the boys. This project involves one of my favorite mediums, vellum paper. With its translucency, applications are almost endless and this project was an experiment to see if it would paper mache well. As a forewarning, this project is very messy, but my kids enjoyed the tactile experience of getting their hands dirty! So be prepared to make a bit of mess and to work on this project over the course of a couple of days. What you’ll need: All-purpose glue, Glue gun, Balloon, Vellum paper torn into strips, various lengths, Oatmeal canister wrapped in plastic wrap (optional) Directions: Step 1: Create paper mache glue by mixing entire contents of glue bottle (I used a 4oz bottle here) with 1/4 cup of water in a bowl. Set aside. Step 2: Stabilize inflated balloon in another bowl. Use a couple pieces of tape to make it extra secure. Draw outlines for the bottom of the igloo and for the doorway. Step 3: Dip strips into glue mixture, making sure to completely saturate paper. Slide off excess glue and lay strips over surface of the balloon. Try to keep to one layer -- makes for a quicker drying time -and aim to have the pieces criss-cross and overlap. Optional step: If you’re feeling ambitious, make a doorway to the igloo. For the mold, I used a round oatmeal canister wrapped in plastic wrap. Allow everything to dry until hard (I had to wait overnight). Step 4: Slowly deflate balloon. It will stick a little to the inside of the igloo, so do this step carefully! Step 5: Trim off the marker lines. Step 6: If you made the igloo doorway, attach using a glue gun and trim off any excess. While gluing, it helps to use a bowl again to hold the igloo steady. I found a small string of battery-operated lights at the store that we used to illuminate the inside of the igloo which gave it that extra cool factor for the kids. 36 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Martin Luther King Jr. coloring page Source: African American Awareness for Young Children, Good Year Books. SEND US PHOTOS, STORIES, NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND MORE! The readers want to know about you and more about the community we live in. Email: thecrabcracker@wavecable.com. Phone: 360-387-3602. www.TheCrabCracker.com 37 classiFied listings FOR SALE 2004 Ford Focus for sale for parts. Engine & transmission shot but available for parts. New tires. You haul from Camano. $300 OBO. 387-3602. Bonnie Brindle Premium Alaska sockeye filets & cod loins, Del Fox. Call special events 425-422-0177. www.bonniesbestbetbatter.com Second Chance Thrift Shop: 1/2 off lamps and lighting. 1335 E SR 532, Camano Island. HELP WANTED Considering a Career In Real Estate? Windermere is looking for sales asociates in our Stanwood and Camano Island offices. Contact Marla at marlaheagle@windermere.com for more info. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Tangoheart presents passionate music, lively narrative and beautiful dance performance, 7pm, Sunday, January 11 at Camano Center. Complimentary Chocolate Buffet. 360-387-0222. Happy New Year from LadyFit. SilverSneakers is coming soon! Stanwood. 360-629-0155. YOU CAN HAVE your garage sale listed in this section FOR free! Email us your info thecrabcracker@ wavecable.com Work wanted: Professional, Loving Caregiver available for infant and toddler care or at home care for the disabled. 15 years professional and personal caregiving experienced on Camano Island. Pet Sitting Services also available. CNA Certification. No heavy lifting. Roxane Quick 360-547-3940 Forte Music Dance Art offers private lessons on Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Voice, & Piano and group & private instruction in the disciplines of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Ballroom Dancing Toning classes are also available. For info. call Chris Tuohy @ 360-207-4632 email christopher@fortemda.com. “House/Pet Sitter Available. Long or short term, professional, reliable, flexible rates. Inquire at cozyreliable@gmail.com” Greg’s Mobile Small Engine Repair Tune-ups, blade sharpening, chainsaw, mower and other small gas engines fixed (425)350-0938. “Andrew’s lessons are fun!” Making Guitar, Bass, Mandolin learning easy since 1980. All ages, all abilities. Sno-Isle area. 206-245-5482. Rental Center for Both Owners & Tenants in Greater Stanwood & Camano Island Windermere Real Estate / CIR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO VIEW ALL OUR RENTAL HOMES OR JUST CALL OR STOP BY www.camanorealestate.com/rentals • (360) 629-8233 7359 – 267th St. NW, Stanwood • Brokers: Keith Bjornethun & Michael Borthwick 38 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com classiFied listings real estate / rentals House to Share: Beautiful Camano Island with view & deck. Part furnished private bath & entrance off street. Parking. $700 month includes utilities plus wireless. Background check ($35 required) + $500 deposit. No smokers. Pets may be considered. Call 425-317-0603. Camano Island House looking for co-tenant. Fore rent: one bedroom, out of two. One person/woman only. $490. CALL (206) 941-2103. Basement Apartment: lower level of house/700 sq ft. living room, bedroom, & bathroom. Shared kitchen & laundry, Stanwood, N/S, N/P $600.00/mo. 425-422-4757 Vacation rental Sweet Private Backyard Bungalow on Camano fully furnished vacation rental 1 queen/1twin/WiFi. one block from Madrona beach. $65.00 per night for 2/30.00 cleaning fee per stay. Can view via appointment. sall.hutson@yahoo.com. Year round business rentals available! Great weekly rates, growing area at Terry’s Corner. facebook.com/cutecamanocottages. Lindsey at 301327-0992 or camanofarmersmarket@gmail.com. WANTED Always Buying: Vintage & Antiques: Military, Old Shop & Garage items, Vintage Farm & Cabin Items, Taxidermy, Antique Toys, Costume Jewelry, Old Photos, many other items. Call Peggy 360-652-3293. Hair Cuts & Color • Massage • HydroPeptide • • • • • Customized Express Facial: $50 Age-Defying Facial: $75 Calming Recovery: $75 Brightening Facial: $75 Refueling Men’s Facial: $65 • Acne Clarifying Facial: $80 • Customized for Teens: $65 • Advanced Resurfacing Stem Cell Facial: $90 50% OFF ANY WAXING SERVICE with any HydroPeptide Facial Alanna Keir, licensed esthetician 360.629.5352 • www.milieusalon.com 9913 - 271st Street NW • Stanwood, WA 98292 www.TheCrabCracker.com Gift Certs. Available. 39 ARTIST OF THE WEEK Article written by Daniela Tierra, Reporter, SHS Spartan Spectrum. Photo by Madison Chollar From high school artist to published illustrator; Sadie Clem Sadie Clem has always loved to draw. “I would get dropped off at the library when I was younger and I would look at all the picture books and copy the drawings and as I got older I started making my own drawings,” says Clem. Sadie Clem is a junior at Stanwood High School and an invested art student. While a typical summer job for teenagers is walking dogs, babysitting or a job at QFC, Sadie got an unusual offer. “For a long time, my mom would post my art on Facebook and one day a family friend messaged her and asked if I would want to illustrate the book she was working on,” Clem exclaims. In the Summer of 2013, Clem started work on the illustrations. For two months she worked almost every day and spent an average of five hours per drawing (for a 24 page book); it wasn’t an easy process. We’ll match any price! “WE HAVE SPACE FOR YOU” Locally Owned & Operated RADIANT FLOOR HEA4).'s%#/./-)#./.(%A4%$5.)43s"OAT / RV 0%34#/.42/,s6)$%/3526%),,!.#%s#/-054%2):%$3%#52)49 'OOD2Ds#AMANO)SLANDssEASYSITECOM!'OOD2OAD3TORAGE 40 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Part 1 of a short, ongoing series. Learn more about CASA and view adoptable animals at www.camano animalshelter. org. www.TheCrabCracker.com RE-INTRODUCTION TO CAMANO’S ANIMAL SHELTER - part 1 CASA (Camano Animal Shelter Association) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1998. We have operated as a NO-KILL shelter since the spring of 2009 and strive to work above the set standard for no-kill. We fight to help the very young, very old, very sick, and imperfect pets which cross our path. The size of our building, our limited staff, volunteers, distant location, and funding do pose challenges, but we are determined to outweigh this. When you visit the shelter, you see an old metal building with one side towering above you. We only inhabit a small fraction of that building. When you come inside it is colorful and cheery, with cats roaming around. People are often surprised as kitties pop out of nooks and crannies during their visit. The staff often jokes that our shelter is like a clown-car, it is amazing what’s really living in the space. See photos of the shelter and learn more about our “clown-car” by taking the online tour on our website. Over 500 animals passed through the doors of CASA this year, even a Bearded Dragon. We offer a variety of services to the community which includes: pet adoptions, we accept owner surrenders, and provide stray intake and reclaiming services. CASA also maintains a pet food bank and performs lowcost microchipping. We also work with people regularly on ways for them to keep their animals as an alternative to surrendering them to the shelter. CASA takes our commitment to the animals very seriously. Every dog and cat adopted from CASA is spayed or neutered, microchipped and registered, dewormed, flea treated, and has core vaccines. Additionally, every cat and kitten from CASA is FeLV or FeLV/FIV combo tested before going up for adoption. We encourage every adopter to keep in contact with us and if there is ever an issue or if they can no longer keep their adopted pet for any reason, regardless of the time which has passed our doors will always be open for them again and we encourage them to make us their first call. Each day at CASA we have just two staff members who clean, feed, rotate, medicate, assess and intake animals, take care of adoptions, strays, and more. We struggle each day due to the seriously limited number of in-shelter volunteers. We encourage you to join our mission in helping local animals and become part of our volunteer team. We understand that not everyone can physically volunteer at the shelter, but there are also other ways we need you. You can share our adoptable animals, our wish list, or simply tell people about CASA in general and why YOU choose to support us. Foster homes are always needed. You can also make a tax deductible donation to CASA at any time. Your generosity funds our work and we thank you for helping us help the animals. 41 Community Information HUNT FOR A GLASS TREASURE! 2015 GREAT NORTHWEST Glass Quest “Preview” Advertise in the Crab Cracker! “YOUR COMMUNITY CONNECTION” The 2015 Great Northwest Glass Quest is February 13-22, and to get you all excited for this traditional hunt for the hidden “Glass Treasure”, the Crab Cracker hid one for you to find...TODAY! Read the clue inside this photograph of a “Clue Ball” & go to that location. The first person who gets there will find the actual “Clue Ball.” Take it to the location written inside it & receive an exclusive, signed glass ball treasure created by Stanwood artist, Mark Ellinger. Fair Designs for the 2015 Stanwood Camano Fair t-shirts need to be completed by Feb. 7, 2015. The theme is “Horns, Hides & Rides.” The dates are July 31-August 2. Be sure to include “Stanwood Camano Community Fair” in the artwork. It must be clear, camera-ready and in a JPEG format. Limit is 3-4 colors. Send to P.O. Box 902, Stanwood, WA 98292. For details, call 360-629-4121. Weddings • Retreats • Business Events Family Celebrations 360-387-1418 • fourspringshouse.com fourspringshouse@co.island.wa.us 42 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information SEND US PHOTOS, STORIES, NEWS, PRESS RELEASES, AND MORE! The readers want to know about you and more about the community we live in. Email: thecrabcracker@wavecable. com. Phone: 360-387-3602 www.TheCrabCracker.com YMCA of Snohomish County purchases property for new Stanwood-Camano YMCA EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 17, 2014 – The effort to build a YMCA in the Stanwood-Camano community that started four years ago has taken a major step forward with the purchase of property at Stanwood Village. The YMCA of Snohomish County’s Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee approved the Stanwood-Camano Organizing Committee’s recommendation to purchase the former fitness club property, located adjacent to Port Susan Middle School at 7213 267th St. NW, Stanwood. A Site Selection Committee, chaired by Laura Byers, has been working the past four years to identify a site suitable for the YMCA. More than 30 sites were reviewed during the process using rigorous evaluation criteria. The primary goal was to select a site that best meets community needs to deliver the greatest amount of programs and services. “This location is particularly exciting to us because it is within walking distance of three of our schools, including Stanwood High School and Port Susan Middle School,” said Byers. The site is also close to senior housing and the Island Transit bus route, and centrally located to serve the surrounding community. “This is an exciting day for the Stanwood-Camano community,” said Ken Kettler, Chair of the Stanwood-Camano YMCA Organizing Committee. “I’d like to thank Past Chair, Theresa Metzger for her incredible leadership in getting us to this point and for continuing on as Co-Chair of our Capital Fundraising Committee. The volunteers in this community have worked diligently for the past four years to make this dream a reality.” The YMCA conducted two marketing feasibility studies: one in Sept. 2010 and the second in May 2014. Both studies indicate a strong interest in YMCA programs and activities. The YMCA has confidence that this level of interest will provide the sustaining revenue required to ensure a successful YMCA branch. YMCA operations are supported through two revenue streams: earned revenue from membership and programs; and contributed revenue through fund raising, grants, and endowment funds. Pursuing facility development in the Stanwood-Camano areas is a strategic goal of the YMCA of Snohomish County. A full facility will inspire and develop youth, ensure a healthy and safe community, and build community connection and infrastructure. Construction of new YMCAs are funded through a combination of charitable donations, YMCA reserves, and loans. The original cost estimate for a new Stanwood-Camano YMCA was $18 million, including property acquisition. Now that a site has been purchased, the YMCA design and construction team can develop a detailed construction budget. With the leadership of past Capital Fundraising Committee chair, Don Leak, and current Capital Fundraising Committee co-chairs, Rose Olson and Theresa Metzger, and their volunteer committee, $8.4 million has been raised to date through charitable donations. Reaching the next fundraising milestone of $9.6 million will allow the YMCA to break ground. The YMCA anticipates breaking ground in mid-2015 with an expected open date in late-2016, provided site development and fundraising benchmarks are achieved. 43 Community Information 2015 Historical calendars on sale now mlk trivia: Thanks to area businesses for having the 2015 Stanwood Area Historical Calendar available for purchase. On Camano: Camano Island Plaza, Elger Bay Grocery, Huntington’s Corner Grocery, and The Marketplace. In Silvana: Silvana Meats. In Stanwood: Advanced Automotive, Duck In Cafe, Snow Goose Books, Stanwood Camano News, Stanwood Hardware, as well as the Historical Society. Enjoy great photos and stories about our area for only $10. King was shot by James Earl Ray at 6:01 p.m. on April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tennessee. The assassination led to a nationwide wave of riots in more than 100 cities. President Lyndon B. Johnson declared April 7 a national day of mourning for the civil rights leader. 44 News Flash--- News Flash--- News Flash--- 12-11-14 Major Windstorm Slams Camano Island - Gusts to 60+ MPH, Trees down, Homes damaged, Power outages for the majority of the Island, some lasting for days. Were you prepared? If a weather or disaster event occured that isolated Camano Island for Days, would you be ready? Would you have enough Food, Water and Clothing to stay warm, fed and safe until help arrived? The Camano Preparedness Group believes we MUST: Prepare for - Protect against - Respond to - Recover from - these types of local emergencies / regional disasters! Concerned about your Family, Neighborhood & Island? Join Us. Get Prepared! Camano Preparedness Group - Meets monthly 3rd Wednesday 1pm to 3pm - Vista Fire Station. Contact Bill at bswander44@gmail.com or Rhonda at moondancer5@frontier.com. TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information WHO WE ARE january is: Bath Safety Month International Change Your Stars Month National Bird Feeding Month National Clean Up Your Computer Month National Hot Tea Month National Soup Month Oatmeal Month www.TheCrabCracker.com Your Camano Island Preparedness Group is organized for the betterment of our community by integrating resources for the mitigation of the social and economic impacts that will follow a disaster on our island. Our mission is to strengthen the resiliency of our island community by engaging in a wide range of efforts to cope with any and all the possible crises our island is subject to through the development of informed, organized,and trained residents participating, particularily at their neighborhood level. We need people of all backgrounds and skill levels to be liason and to assist our professional responders and volunteer groups. We seek to increase awareness that our island is vulnerable to isolation, flood, fire, earthquake, pandemic, slides, and windstorm and we are working to create/grow a core group of people who are knowledgeable , active, and will train in emergency skills (CERT). We plan to establish emergency Hubs where supplies will be available when Camano is isolated from the mainland and roads impassible. We make available the opportunity for all residents to aquire the skills and knowledge they need to take care of their own families and then to help their neighbors. One of our prime aims is to further coordinated efforts among all emergency responders, professional and volunteer with everyone understanding and working within FEMA’s NIC system used nationwide. We are aware that disasters strike mostly without warning and that preparation takes time. We know further that the strength and resiliency of our community to cope is in direct proportion to the number of our residents willing to be an active part of their community and working together in a common framework when responding to a crisis. –Gloria Linch. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is coming to Safe Harbor in Stanwood this February! One out of every three U.S. Adults has prediabetes, but only 7% know they have it. The YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program can help. Find out if you’re at risk & learn more at http://ymca-snoco.org/preventdiabetes. 45 Community Information Register for Habitat Stewards Training Learn how to garden for wildlife and create a personal wildlife sanctuary in you own backyard. Friends of CamanoIsland Parks and the Snohomish Conservation District strive to keep Camano a wildlife friendly island by training Habitat Stewards to help the communitycreate, preserve, enhance, and restore wildlife habitat. The training will be offered at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Thursdays Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. It will include two field trips Saturdays Feb. 21 and March 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The training costs $40 for course expenses and includes a 30-hour volunteer commitment to assist FOCIP’s Camano Wildlife Habitat Project. To register for the Habitat Stewards training, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, call 360-387-2236, or e-mail camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com. Stanwood camano little league 2015 season Is open for registration. The 2015 season is just around the corner, with tryouts being set up for the end of February and the draft, team assignments and practices to start immediately after that. Less than 12 weeks away! T-Ball, Softball and Baseball Player Registration, Coach Registration & Umpire Registration. Register at www.stanwoodcamanoll.org. on Camano Get in it! Call 360-654-4516 www.actionyp.com Happy New Year from Big Winter Sale! LadyFit Women’s Fitness Club Massage Services by Desi (360) 629-0155 8819 Viking Way Stanwood, WA Facebook.com/LadyFitStanwood 46 January 5-January 10th, 2015 11am-4:30pm. Win a Case of Lefse... Enjoy a Hot Spiced Drink- and buy something special for yourself Happy New Year! Stanwood’s Original Lefse! Ya Betcha! 360-629-3006 Mon-Sat: 11-5 • Sun: 11-3 8820 Viking Village • Stanwood • UffDaShoppe.com TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information The Crab Cracker: YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CONNECTION! Camano Ridge Preserve Trail enthusiasts on Camano Island may soon have reason to celebrate! We’re working with Island County to acquire a five-acre parcel adjacent to the Camano Ridge Forest Preserve to create a new trailhead and parking area. The 400-care Forest Preserve currently has only one trailhead, making it hard for many Camano residents to access its five miles of hiking trails. The property was logged two years ago and lies between Camano Ridge Road and the Preserve boundary – an ideal place to create a parking area. We’re currently asking for donations to leverage a Conservation Futures Fund grant the County plans to apply for in 2015 to help fund the project. A generous Camano Island family has pledged a lead gift of $10,000 to start the campaign. Please click on their website to donate and note it’s for Camano Ridge. – Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Conservation District Native Plant Sale Celebrates 30 Years Snohomish Conservation District will be hosting their 30th annual Native Tree and Shrub sale on Saturday, February 28, 2015, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. The popular sale provides residents with a variety of native plants for landscaping, habitat restoration, erosion control, attracting wildlife, and for beauty and enjoyment. This year’s sale will also feature several speakers throughout the day, booths from area conservation groups, kid’s activities, rain barrel kits and pollinator packets. To order plants, visit www.theplantsale.org. There is no minimum size for pre-orders, which will be accepted through February 9. Formore information, call 425-335-5634 or scdplantsale@snohomishcd.org. N.W. Builders, Inc. has been on the island for 26 years. Custom Homes Remodels Decks Commercial Residentials Garages General Construction www.n-w-builders.com 360.387.4176 www.TheCrabCracker.com 47 Community Information SEND YOUR VALENTINE A MESSAGE for only $8 per message. Send us your “love letter” to your Valentine and we’ll publish them here in the Crab Cracker in our Valentine’s Day edition. SEND THEM NOW in order to get them published in time! thecrabcracker @wavecable. com 48 PUD Offers Safety Reminders for Winter Storm With more stormy weather likely this winter, Snohomish County Public Utility District reminds customers to take steps to be safe when Mother Nature strikes. Steer Clear of Downed Power Lines. Approaching downed power lines can be fatal! You don’t even have to touch a downed line to be electrocuted. If you get too close, electricity can find a path into one leg or foot travel up the body and down the other leg and foot and cause serious burns and injury or even death. Stay at least 20 to 30 feet away from any downed line. Call the PUD immediately to report the location of the downed line. If the downed line is life-threatening (for example, on top of an occupied car), call 911. Some people think it’s okay to drive across downed lines, believing that the rubber in the car tires will protect them. While this is true to some extent, the best rule to follow is to avoid driving over downed power lines unless it is a last-resort. Beware of Carbon Monoxide Emissions. Using a gas stove or charcoal grill inside or your home for heating can have deadly results. During last year’s wind storm, hundreds of people suffered carbon monoxide poisoning when they tried to heat their homes by turning on gas stoves or dragging grills or portable generators inside their homes. Gas, oil, kerosene, charcoal, and wood all emit carbon monoxide – a colorless, odorless gas – that can kill a person in just minutes if inhaled at high levels (such as inside a house with windows shut). Because carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are similar to those for the flu, many people don’t realize they are suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning until it’s too late. Be Safe with Lamps and Flammables. Always use extreme caution if you use candles or oil lamps. Never leave them unattended and keep them away from furniture, drapes, and other flammable materials. In all cases, be sure you have enough ventilation. Use Portable Generators Safely. Never plug a portable generator into your household wiring unless your home is equipped with a transfer switch that was installed by a licensed electrician. Your generator could be damaged or, much worse, it could back feed electricity through the meter and out into the neighborhood, where it would cause a severe safety hazard to neighbors and line workers. If you need to power an appliance with a generator, plug it directly to the generator. Also, remember to keep enough fuel on hand to power your generator through longer outages. – Snohomish County PUD. TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information SHS Fire Cadet Program’s November Bulldog Award winner: Captain Jonathan Fleisher. Fleischer is a 2nd year Cadet currently leading Company “B”. Instructor Erich Schweiger states, “Captain Fleischer is frequently observed mentoring other Cadets, and also dedicates many hours of community service as a member of the North Snohomish County Fire Explorer Program” (through NCRFA). Karen & Gene Eidsness, Owners/Mgrs • 24-Hour Onsite Security • Digitally Recorded Video Cameras Boat / Vehicle Storage Storage Units 5x10 to 10x24 300 SELF-STORAGE UNITS • 200 RV, BOAT & VEHICLE SPACES www.TheCrabCracker.com 49 Community Information Three Local Winners Honored for Conservation Efforts winter fun fact: The Winter of 1779-1780 was so cold that ice was piled 20 feet high along the Delmarva Coast and stayed there until spring. The upper portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the entire Potomac River was frozen solid. People were able to walk from Annapolis to Kent Island and from Alexandria into DC. 50 The Washington Association of Conservation Districts recently held their annual meeting in Cle Elum and presented awards to three individuals and groups from Snohomish County and Camano Island. The Tulalip Tribes, Kristoferson Farm, and Mukilteo teacher Sue Idso were recognized. The annual awards recognize individuals and groups that support conservation districts in their work on natural resource conservation. The Kristoferson family and Kristoferson Farm won the WACD Wildlife Farm of the Year Award for their conservation and wildlife habitat restoration efforts. The Kristoferson Farm on Camano Island has been in the family since 1921. It’s currently managed as a working forest for small-scale timber harvest, organic hay production, a canopy zip-line tour and event venue. The Tulalip Tribes received the WACD Tribal Partnership Award. The Tribes worked with the Snohomish Conservation District to implement stormwater educational efforts and projects on tribal lands. Terry Williams and the Tribes have also been leaders in establishing and growing the Snohomish County Sustainable Lands Strategy. This collaborative, cross-boundary approach to net gains for both fish and farm producers has provided many opportunities for the Tribes, District, and other partners to secure funding to implement a wide variety of farm/fish/flood projects. Sue Idso, a fifth grade teacher at Mukilteo Elementary School, received the Educator of the Year Award. With help from habitat specialist Ryan Williams, Sue and her students created an outdoor classroom - a place where teachers of all grades could hold science and language arts classes outside. After the District helped clear brush, Sue contacted a group of local Eagle Scout candidates to develop and build projects including: a trail network, an amphitheater, a bird blind, and a series of bat boxes. Sue also recruited dozens of volunteers for monthly work parties to remove invasive ivy, blackberry and laurel, which were replaced with native trees and shrubs. The outdoor classroom was ready for the entire school to use in March 2014. For more information on conservation practices, email outreach@snohomishcd.org. – Photo: The Kristoferson family of five siblings received the WACD Wildlife Farm of the Year award in early December for their efforts to protect and enhance habitat on their Camano Island heritage farm. TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information mlk trivia: Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King. King married Coretta Scott, on June 18, 1953, on the lawn of her parents’ house in her hometown of Heiberger, Alabama. King and Scott had four children; Yolanda King, Martin Luther King III, Dexter Scott King, and Bernice King. www.TheCrabCracker.com local family needs help As a close-knit family, the Johnston clan was excited to be celebrating Christmas all together for the first time in 13 years. Three of us were flying in from California for 3 whirlwind days of Christmas jubilation. On Thursday, December 18, as flights were arriving at SeaTac, my brother Gregory Johnston was taken to the ER for what we thought at the time was a blood clot in his leg. Pending some test results, he would join us on Friday just in time to open presents with his 4 nieces and nephews. On Friday, as our family should have been celebrating a long-await gathering, we got the news that Greg has leukemia. We took turns in the hospital as the blood clots, caused by the leukemia, got worse. Sunday morning, as our siblings prepared to fly home, we got a phone call that devastated us: come say good-bye. In a blind rush, we hurried to the hospital. The clots were filling his lungs. His vitals were not good. The doctors decided to do a risky procedure. They cut into his chest to place a filter in his artery to stop more clots from getting into his lungs; they couldn’t risk taking him off the blood thinners to do this, so they did the procedure at the risk that he could bleed out. His nurse explained that Greg’s situation was precarious. While it was possible he may make it, no one had seen anyone recover from such a bad situation before. We kept vigil all day, rotating to stay by his side in groups of 2 and 3, the rest of us taking up residence in the lobby. Sunday evening, as his beloved Seahawks played the Cardinals, the children came to see him one last time (he can’t have visitors under 12), and the doctors started chemo. But Christmas miracles happen, and my brother is a fighter, and so, by the end of the day on Monday, he was finally breathing better as the blood thinners worked to disolve the clots. They moved him to the Critical Care Unit, and slowly, slowly, he improved. Today Greg is in the oncology unit. He is still on blood thinners, but otherwise, he is now focused on battling the leukemia. The type he has is known to be aggressive and fast, so the doctors are being aggressive as well. The doctors anticipate Greg will be in the hospital at least 6 weeks. He will be out of work for much, much longer than that. Of course, it’s the end of the year, so we are just days away from a new year’s worth of deductibles, copays, and coinsurance. At home, his bills continue to stack up. As a family, we are doing everything we can, but we are richer in love than money. I am asking for your donations to help Greg with his expenses during this crisis. Many have asked what they can do to help, and this is it, friends. Please donate now so that Gregory can continue to have the treatment he needs, because we still need him. Greg’s Leukemia Fund. www.gofundme.com/helpgregjohnston. 51 Community Information HELP KEEP CAMANO’S TRAILS CLEAR – TAKE A WALK mlk quote: “A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death” Since the monstrous wind storm that caused the power outage Friends of Camano Island Parks (FOCIP) Trail Stewards have been out on the trails clearing twigs, branches, and fallen trees from the miles of trails on the Island. The trails are looking good again. The Stewards gladly do this kind of major clearing. YOU can help with the regular clearing by doing something simple and enjoyable—walk a trail. Your footsteps keep the pathways compacted, preventing plants from taking over the trail. Need to know where to find a trail? FOCIP has Trail Books with maps and descriptions of all our Island’s trails. They are available at Terry’s Corner Chamber office, Cama Beach and Elger Bay Stores or contact Tom at focip. tome@gmail.com or 387-4000. Better yet, join FOCIP and we will give you two Trail Books. Contact Tom about that too. Thanks for you help. FOCIP Trail Stewards. – Photo: Fallen alder on walkway that crosses a wet area, Cranberry Lake Trail, Cama Beach State Park. Photo by Carl Johansen. – Martin Luther King Jr. (in a protest of the Vietnam War in 1967) Dock Found 52 Spotted approximately one mile north of Pebble Beach area. TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information Camano Community Spirit and Kind Collaboration Saves the Schoolhouse At 9 AM on December 6, the Historic Camano City Schoolhouse was cold, dark and fogbound Chilly and damp .. Chuck Durland and Jim Turk of Camano SH Foundation hauled some space heaters into the 105 year old classroom and prayed for uninterrupted power and enuf heat to warm the Camano Celtic. And it was far too cold for a delicate violin. At 9:30, Don Hopkins, roused from sleep said, “Sure I’ll check it out, and call you back”. My cell phone rang at 10:30, to good news: “Hey Jim, my friend, Dan Wickstrom has a generator .. He’ll haul it to schoolhouse and do the hookup. Should be plenty of power for all appliances, Celtic keyboard, and warmth for violin .. And it came to pass .. That many gathered, savored the sounds, joined in the holiday carols, munched on home-baked goodies .. And declared it a Super Saturday at the Schoolhouse. The music and songs were magical .. and lusty and lyrical .. Flute was eloquently melodic .. Violin was vibrant .. auto harp was harmony harmonious. All Hail to Holiday Heroes who saved the day for CSF. mlk trivia: Martin Luther King Jr. sang with his church choir at the 1939 Atlanta premiere of the movie “Gone with the Wind.” Students from NW School of Martial Arts donate 100 pounds of food to Stanwood Camano Food Bank! Students also helped a local church fill baskets of food for families in need. School owner Doris Eastbury believes that, “As martial artists, we want to make the world a better place by serving others. Our annual donation drives are a great way for our kids to help make a difference.” NW School of Martial Arts donates a portion of their proceeds to Bikes for Books, and as a part of their annual summer camp, collected school supplies for the Caring Place. www.TheCrabCracker.com 53 S. 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SHADES ABOVE ULTRASONIC BLIND CLEANING ~ Since 1990 ~ Drop-Off Service - By Appointment Specializing in Woods, Silhouettes, Cellular, Pleated, Minis & Verticals Licensed & Insured • Elger Bay Location KATHY WINTERS: 360-572-4414 425-268-0263 Email: shadesaboveultrasonic@gmail.com 54 • Evan Sussman, ISA Certified Arborist #WE-9274A • Residential • Commercial • Pruning • Consulting • Tree Removal • Lic., Bond., Ins. • Lic. #SONSHTC865DU 360-474-7787 www.sonshinetreecare.com TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com Community Information Mike Rossner: Rest in Peace, Rise in Glory look for us online at www.TheCrab Cracker.com or on Facebook. Download current or past editions. One of God’s saints, a faithful, long standing member of St Aidan’s, Mike Rossner, has gone from service in this life to life eternal. Last Thursday evening, December 11th, Mike was in a car accident that took his life. Mike was a wonderful blessing to this church and to everyone who knew him. He was gifted by God with a face and smile and heart that was a source of joy for many, especially for me in my first four months at St Aidan’s. There’s no doubt Mike had a big heart, but not everyone knew that Mike had an actual heart twice the normal size. Though he struggled with it, even to the point of almost dying once, you wouldn’t know because he was always cheerful and faithfully carried on no matter what. Several times he expressed to me an abiding sense of God’s loving care for him and knowledge that his time in this life was given to him for a reason. Now his time has been fulfilled and God has called him home. He will be missed by many, especially by his wife Barb and his son Ben, by St Aidan’s Church, his Tuesday Bible study, of which he was a dedicated member, and by his friends at Citizens On Patrol. A memorial service to give thanks for Mike’s life and commend him to God’s care will be held at St Aidan’s Church on Tuesday, January 27th at 3:00pm. A reception in the Red Room will follow the service. Peace and blessings, Drew+. “May Mike’s soul and souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.” “Into paradise may the angels lead you. At your coming may the martyrs receive you, and bring you into the holy city Jerusalem.” The Book of Common Prayer. Bonnie Brindle's Local Award-Winning BONNIE’S BEST BET BATTER and NOW BONNIE’S BEST BET RUBS & SEASONINGS! Same incredible all natural spices-Gluten free. It’s YOUR BEST BET for BATTER & SEASONINGS. Buy local at Camano Marketplace, IGA & the UFF Da Shoppe. Bonnie also features- Premium Alaska Salmon Filets & Cod Loins at Del Fox. www.BonniesBestBetBatter.com www.TheCrabCracker.com 55 cooking mamas Rosemary Freezer Rolls Fresh baked dinner rolls topped with melted butter, fresh rosemary, and sea salt. It’s that simple! The hardest part is waiting for them to rise! Recipes by Cooking Mamas created by Dusty HutchinsMcNutt. “Great recipes begin in Mama’s Kitchen!” Visit me at: www. CookingMamas. com INGREDIENTS: 15 frozen Rhodes white dinner rolls • 1/4 c. melted butter • Coarsely chopped fresh rosemary for sprinkling • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling DIRECTIONS: 1. Place the frozen dinner rolls in a large 10-12-inch lightly buttered cast iron skillet, allowing some space between the rolls. Cover with a tea towel or dish cloth and set aside in a warm place to rise for at least 2 to 2 1/2 hours. 2. When risen, the rolls should be puffy and soft. Gently brush melted butter onto the rolls. Sprinkle the rolls with rosemary and sea salt. 3. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes, until nice and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan. Serve warm with a pat of butter. Brandy Timmer 360-927-7977 "Your friendly, local realtor!" brandytimmer@remax.net Re/Max Associate Brokers 56 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com cooking mamas White Bean Soup with Bacon A delicious broth soup, full of creamy white beans, smoky bacon and fresh herbs. High in fiber and BIG on taste! There’s something so satisfying about a bowl of homemade soup. Serve dinner rolls and a fresh green salad. Recipes by Cooking Mamas created by Dusty HutchinsMcNutt. “Great recipes begin in Mama’s Kitchen!” Visit me at: www. CookingMamas. com INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 lb. thick-sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4inch strips • 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 1 lg. carrot, finely diced • 2 celery ribs, finely diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 fresh bay leaf • 2 tsp. fresh chopped thyme • 2 tsp. fresh chopped rosemary • 1 lb. Great Northern beans, soaked overnight and drained • 10 c. chicken stock • Salt and freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain, reserving the fat and bacon separately. 2. Heat the olive oil in the soup pot. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf and 1 teaspoon each of the chopped thyme and rosemary and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the drained beans, stock and 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat and bring to a boil. Simmer the soup over moderately low heat until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. 3. Discard the bay leaf and stir in the remaining thyme and rosemary. Season the soup with salt and pepper and transfer to shallow bowls. Garnish the soup with the bacon and serve. Serves 1. Cook’s Note: You could use canned white beans, if you’re short on time. Locally owned & operated by a Stanwood / Camano family! (360) 629-6999 26477 - 72nd Ave., Stanwood (next to Ace Hardware) Serving Stanwood/Camano with great pizza value since 1996 www.TheCrabCracker.com 57 PHOTOS FROM your friends “Here are some of this year’s polar plungers, on the far left Peggy Wendel, next to her is Chris & Cynthia Tuohy owners of FORTE: Music Dance Art & sponsors of the fifth annual polar plunge. Second to the far right is Dena Marie and a number of first time plungers joined the on the chilly fun. Everyone was treated to hot spiced apple cider and tasty chili, compliments of Bonney and Jeff Lemkin to warm them up! The Camano Center’s New Years Eve Black & White Ball featuring the 16 piece Camano Junction Big Band was sold out & a great success! Camano Junction sounded better than ever. Chris Tuohy hosted the event and manages and directs the Camano Junction Big Band. winter health tip: When winter storms strike, stay indoors and keep warm and dry. Avoid overexertion. Your heart is already working hard in the cold to keep your body warm. Happy 45th Birthday triplets Jim, Don & Lance Shipley. Jim is the co-owner of The Crab Cracker and lives on Camano. Don, a minister, lives in Shelton. Lance is a school counselor in Portland, OR. Ford Giesbrecht's First CD "Phat Cat" Release Party! Jan 17th • 1-4pm at Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant, 9730 SR Hwy 32, Stanwood, WA 98292 Present this coupon for complimentary taco bar and refreshing beverage. For more info call or email ford@guitarbyford.com • 350-631-0661 58 TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com THE COW TIPPER “crab cracker” companion magazine for the arlington area fact About 70% of winter storm related deaths occur in automobiles. The rest are primarily due to heart attacks from over exertions or from hypothermia. Walking Cat Design, the creator of “The Crab Cracker”, has recently produced and published a “Crab Cracker” magazine in Arlington and Smokey Point, called “The Cow Tipper.” It is essentially the same as The Crab Cracker, but suited to the Arlington and Smokey Point communities. Within the magazine, there are local events, stories, articles, etc., some of which differ from the content of The Crab Cracker. If you would like to advertise and reach customers in that area, please contact us at thecrabcracker@wavecable.com or the cowtipper@wavecable.com. The Cow Tipper website is www.TheCowTipper.net. Vacation Specials! Stop in & celebrate Store Wide Specials through January 17th when "Laurie's" takes a little vacation break. Happy New Year Friends & Customers. 8705 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 360-631-5366 • www.lauries.biz www.TheCrabCracker.com FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED! Elger Bay • Camano Plaza • North Camano Happy New Year to all our Wonderful Customers!! We look forward to serving you in 2015! 59 local poems & Stories The red road By Linda Del Negro The Lady of Madrona She walks the red road often daily to the water in soft skin from age thinning on old feet without slippers She climbs the Madrona tree, tells stories on narrow limbs knotted red where she bleeds from old feet without slippers walking. Old age By Mary Ann Wells THANKS!! Without the advertisers, we would not be able to produce such a quality program and service to the community. Thanks to all our advertisers. My engine is going strong The rst of me is chugging along All body parts are here, last I checked Some bones and joints are pretty wrecked! Thankful for family and friends They bless my life until it ends And when I’m 80, I’m not going yet! Still a kick in this old gal you bet! And though I haven’t found anywhere I keep on looking for a millionaire! January By Mary Ann Wells January dreams its heart in snow Twirling, swirling, off the flakes go Powdering the earth in white On this sparkling winter’s night. Appraisals In Person “Call Randy before you get robbed.” “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. See you there” – Randy Caverly CERTIFIED SINCE 1979 60 Gold & Silver Buying Clinic January 16 at New & Used Storage Treasures, in the Viking Village, Stanwood. Details at Storage Treasures or call Randy at 360-280-5094 www.appraisalsinperson.com TheCrabCracker@wavecable.com local poems & Stories Winter snow By Mary Ann Wells Trees draped in the soft glow Of winter sparkle Like diamonds As a snowman Dressed in a tophat Stands guard. winter home By Mary Ann Wells The creek has frozen over The tree branches are bare Two der frolic in the white snow As they spot a lost hare. Each animal runs off to find Itself a home, Until the warmth of Spring Inspires them to roam. Winter By Mary Ann Wells Winter, the time for woody smoke, the barren branches of oaks, white is snow for miles around. Winterquiet sounds on the frozen ground. Schedule of Events January 11: January 17: January 21: February 14: Occupation: Domestic Goddess / Homemaker / Housewife By Mary Ann Wells My mother wanted me to be a hairdresser. Used to go to the neighbor and she wanted me to pinciurl her hair. Mom paid for piano lessons once a week. 15 cents in those days. Wonder what it is now? When one winter, ice was all around the house. Mom got us ice skates and wouldn’t it be neat to have twin skaters, she said? Anyway, to make a long story short, I met the love of my life and got married, and before longs started a family. A Place For All Your “Celebrations!” Tangoheart Performance Crab Fest Jazz with the Kareem Kandi Trio Valentine’s Dance www.TheCrabCracker.com 360-387-0222 www.camanocenter.org 606 Arrowhead Road Camano Island, WA 98282 61 TIDE TABLES Tides for SARATOGA PASSAGE / GREENBANK (JANUARY 9-22, 2015) Day High /Low Tide Time Height Feet Day High /Low Tide Time Height Feet KING TIDES! This is a message from Jeff Wheeler, ranger at Cama Beach State Park: “Well, we survived the first round of king tides this winter, we had water over the boat launch but not over the sea wall (thanks to CISP staff for having signs ready at Lowell Point). There are two more series of king tides coming…” January 20 January 22 January 24 January 26 February 18 February 20 February 22 12.2 12.9 13.1 12.6 12.1 12.7 12.7 5:15am 6:28am 7:47am 9:14am 4:39am 5:50am 7:07am January 21 January 23 January 25 January 27 February 19 February 21 February 23 12.6 13.1 12.9 12.1 12.5 12.8 12.4 5:51am 7:07am 8:29am 10:02am 5:14am 6:28am 7:49am “If you look at the tides for the 23rd and 24th of January you will notice a couple of 13.1s. That puts the level of Saratoga Passage about 10 inches from the top of the sea wall and above the boat ramp. 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