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

Issue 210 • December 8-21, 2017

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

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Artist of the Week ...................................................................................40Business Spotlight ..................................................................................41Buttered Popcorn Movie Reviews ....................................................53CALENDAR OF EVENTS ....................................................4-31Classes and Workshops, Etc. ...............................................................58 Classifieds Listings .................................................................................36Community Information & Announcements / News .......... 44-47Cooking Mamas ............................................................................... 56-57Did You Know ...........................................................................................60Dining Guide ............................................................................................59Healthy Living ..........................................................................................61Kids’ Korner ........................................................................................ 42-43 Life Worth Writing About .....................................................................38Local Heroes .............................................................................................50Local Photos & Art ..................................................................................55Local Stories and Poetry ......................................................................51Meetings & Clubs....................................................................................35Moonshine Wisdom & Wit ...................................................................37Pet Pages (animals available for adoption) ...................................39Tide Tables ................................................................................................62View from the Bleachers ......................................................................52What’s Up? ................................................................................................49

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THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7-10THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMASat Warm Beach. This family-friendly holiday festival is the largest in the Pacific Northwest, bringing excitement & joy to people of all ages with more than one million lights, entertainment, children’s activities, food, gift shops & more. A special Dinner Theatre and Sunday Dessert Matinee is also available. Hours are 5-10pm. Ad-mission prices are $16 for adults age 13 to 59, $13 for military per-sonnel and seniors, $12 for youth ages 4 to 12, free for children 3 & younger. More info: www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8MAGIC: THE GATHERING TOURNAMENT7pm-11pm at Elger Bay Grocery / Kara’s Kitchen. Format & cost will vary each week between Booster Drafts, Commander & Modern with prizes determined by the number of players. New & experi-enced players are welcome. More info: 425-508-3484.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8THE YANKEE DRIVERSplay in the parlor at 7:30 pm at the Conway Muse. $7 Cover charge.Based in Watcom County, the Yankee Drivers share an obsession with bluegrass music, solid picking and heartfelt vocals. Their sound is grounded in the traditions of Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, Clar-ence White, Flatt and Scruggs and others.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTSGirls Basketball vs Lynden. JV: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 8DJ DANCENo Cover – Free Fun - Dance & party the night away till 2am to the fabulous music video system. Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. More info: (425) 737-5144.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8CUBASARE PRESENTS SALSASERE SALSA NIGHT7:30 in the Bard Loft at the Conway Muse. $10 cover charge. Dance night playing Salsa, Bachata, Merenge, Son, Cha Cha Cha, Timba, Reggaeton and more! Included with admission is a half-hour intro-duction to Cuban Salsa lesson with Yasmare of Cubasare.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTYStanwood United Methodist Church will have their annual Christ-mas Party at The Floyd Norgaard Center starting at 6:30PM. Every-one is invited to enjoy a free meal, a visit with Santa and a gift for all children attending between the ages of infant and 12 years of age. Happy Holidays!

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8PTO MOVIE NIGHT6pm-8pm at Stanwood Middle School

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8WINTER FACILITATOR FORUM9:30 - 12:30 at Camp Killoqua. “We’re not leaving you out in the cold.” This one-day gathering of regional challenge course facil-itators, practitioners and managers is focused on networking, off-season professional development, and sharing critical informa-tion. Let’s celebrate the success of 2017 and prepare to make 2018 one of the best years ever. Northwest Teambuilding is sponsoring this full-day event at a reduced price as our gift to you...we’re even throwing in lunch at no additional cost.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 & 9A CHRISTMAS CAROL PLAYperformed by students from Port Susan Middle School and Stan-wood Middle School. 7pm – 9pm at Stanwood High School Per-forming Arts Center.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9PTA WINTER WONDERLAND9am-11am at Elger Bay Elementary School.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9FAMILY BINGOat the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available. More info: 360-387-5420.

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The Greatest Treasure Hunt in the NW

FEBRUARY 16 - 25, 2018www.thegreatnwglassquest.com

WINTER FACT:

The Disney movie Frozen (2013) is

the highest-gross-ing animated

musical film of all time and the 9th highest-grossing

film of all time with a worldwide box office gross of

$1.097 billion.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9JINGLE AND MINGLEStanwood-Camano Wellness Center Open House. Jingle on in to our new home in the Kohles Professional Building, 9am-noon at 26231 72nd Ave NW, Suite 102, Stanwood. 360-629-0800. Enjoy yummy appetizers & hot spiced cider; create your own spa products; chanc-es to win a beautiful spa basket. Help us celebrate our most-trea-sured gifts... you!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9HOLIDAY VENDOR PARTYHandmade gifts & more. 8am-4pm at Strīv Coffeehouse, 7208 267th Street Northwest A-103, Stanwood. Join us for our first Holiday Trunk Show. Find the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list or pick up a treasure of your own! Bring a friend or the kids, every-one is welcome.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9HOLIDAY PARTY6 p.m. Stanwood Camano Arts Guild holds its annual Holiday Party at the Art Center at A Guilded Gallery in downtown Stanwood. Fun, food and drink. Pot luck-- White elephant gift exchange. All mem-bers and guests, friends, fans and patrons welcome! Call 360-387-9907 for more info.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 9TROY FAIR BAND!Welcome this fantastic Country Band back to Loco Billy’s! Doors open 6:30pm. Happy Hour 6:30-8pm. $8 includes the line dance les-sons at 8pm. Bands start 9pm! Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. www.locobillys.com. (425) 737-5144.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9CUTE CHRISTMAS KIDS’ CRAFT AND BAKE SALECome on over to a Cute Christmas Kids’ Craft and Bake sale while you’re out shopping, where we are trying to earn some Christmas money! 9a.m.-4p.m. at 27030 102nd Dr NW, Stanwood. HOMEMADE wooden ornaments, small hand-crafted WELDED critters & puzzles, salt dough ornaments & delicious warm CINNAMON ROLLS, bread & cookies of all sorts.

WINTER FACT:

The beloved Chinese plum blooms in the

winter

The Chinese plum is one of the

very few plants that bloom in the winter. It is

one of the most beloved blossoms in Chinese art and

poetry. Because its fragrance can be noticed even in the winter, it

came to symbol-ize hope, perse-verance, beauty,

and purity as well as the transitori-

ness of life.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9WHITMORE GALLERY HOLIDAY RE-OPENINGCELEBRATION10am-4pm and 5pm-8pm (with wine and horsd’oeurves) in it’s beautiful new location. 2674 S. Camano Drive. Good things come in small packages...Come celebrate with us! Just follow the signs from Elger Bay Grocery 2 miles South. www.whitmoregallery.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9PUB 282 PRESENTS: BAND OF UNCLES7pm at 370 NE Camano Dr, Camano Island. The genre of music known as Country - Folk / Rock - Americana, became popular in the late 1960’s and peaked out in the late 1970’s leaving behind an in-credible legacy of music. The Band Of Uncles has come together to play tribute to these timeless artists & their music.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9MARK DUFRESNE BANDplays in the parlor at 7:30 pm at the Conway Muse. $12 cover charge.one of the most sought after Blues talents in the Northwest. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, song-writer, and harmonica more than any other artist!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9CAMANO CITY SCHOOLHOUSE HOLIDAY PARTYHeartstrings is performing Christmas/Holiday music at the school-house from 4-7. 993 Orchid Road, Camano Island. Photo by Patrick Bennett.

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Linda EvansBroker, Realtor®

360 632-6788www.InsideCamano.com

818 N. Sunrise Blvd.Camano Island, WA

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

for Camano Island!

WINTER FACT:

Chionophobia is the persistent

fear of snow, especially be-

coming trapped by snow. The

term is derived from the Greek

words chion and phobos, meaning “snow” and “fear,”

respectively.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys Varsity Basketball vs Union. 3pm at SHS.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE & BAZAARWomen of St. Aidan’s Annual Christmas Bake Sale & Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Home-baked goods and Christmas items. St Aidan’s Episco-pal Church, 1318 SR 532, Camano Island. 360-629-3969.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9CHRISTMAS FROM DOWN UNDERThe Stanwood-Camano Chorale, with small ensemble Trouvere, will present “Christmas From Down Under”, Saturday, December 9, 2 p.m., at the Stanwood United Methodist Church. The director is Steve Jensen. A free-will offering will be gratefully accepted.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9WINTERFEST AT CAMA BEACHToday’s theme: “Winter Outdoors”. 11AM-12PM-ish Guided hike to Cranberry Lake - meet at top of Cama Hill (east of Main Drop Off Shelter - intersection of paved road & Service road trail). 11AM-3PM Holiday Toy Boat Building. 11AM-3PM Winter Camping: Fire Start-ers-Whale Room; Winter Camping Skills-Boathouse; Build a Camp-fire-Firepit. 11AM-3PM Make Swags & Wreaths with Fresh Greens; Cookie Decorating; Quilted Scarves - at Cama Center. 1PM-4PM Decorate Gingerbread Houses - at Cama Center ($15 per house and pre-registration required, RSVP to (360) 387-1550). 4:30PM-5:30PM-ish Guided night hike to Bluff Overlook - meet at Welcome Center.

WINTER FACT:

now falls at 1-6 feet per second.

At least in the case of snowflakes with broad structures,

which act as para-chutes. Snow that falls in the form of pellet-like graupel

travels to Earth much faster.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9UGLY SWEATER PUB CRAWLby Stanwood Chamber of Commerce. $10. Wear your ugliest hol-iday sweater and join us for a pub crawl throughout Stanwood. Make stops at several participating pubs and take advantage of holiday drink specials. You may win a prize for the ugliest sweat-er! Start at Loco Billy’s to pick up your wrist band! There will be a shuttle from Loco Billy’s to the East side of town from 5-9PM. End at Loco Billly’s at 8PM for ugly sweater awards and dance lessons / live music.


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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9-10WINTERFEST 2017Glassblowing demonstrations at Glass quest Studio. 10am-5pm at 31808 Lake Ketchum Rd., Stanwood. www.glassquest.com. Now of-fering Glassblowing Sessions. A unique experience to create your own glass float. Call the studio for details.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10CAMANO ISLAND YACHT CLUB BRUNCHHappy Holidays. Treat your family to the best buffet brunch on Camano Island at the Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Dr. Camano Island. The hours are 9 am to 12:00 noon. Price is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 9. Omelets are $1 extra. Menu includes: bacon, sau-sage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blue berry pancakes or Texas Toast, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, juices, coffee and tea. After brunch visit our Super Bake Sale and check out the holiday goodies.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10SILVANA VIKING HALL BINGO6pm. Come early for some food! 1331 Pioneer Hwy, Silvana. Ques-tions? 360-652-2538. EVERY MONTH, 2nd Sunday.

DECEMBER 10

SEAHAWKS

10am vs theJacksonville

Jaguars.

Go Hawks!!!


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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10JAZZIN’ WITH THE CLASSICSReturns to the Floyd in Stanwood. Nationally acclaimed flutist Jef-frey Cohan & friends will perform at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Appearing again with Mr. Cohan is a cadre of superb musicians including Tom Collier on vibraphone, Martin Lund on clarinet and piano and special guest, soprano vocalist Terri Richter. Enjoy an extraordinary evening of classical music, traditional songs of the season and jazz, mixed enchantingly together for an original melodic experience. These musical perspectives provide a unique celebration for the Yuletide Season. Refreshments follow the con-cert. Suggested donation is $15 but students are free. 27130 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-6110. E-mail [email protected].

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10SUNDAES WITH SANTAHosted by Stanwood-Camano YMCA. 2:30 PM - 4 PM at 7213 267th St NW, Stanwood. Join us for a visit with Santa Claus! You’ll get to make and enjoy a sundae treat, make a craft and take your picture with Santa. COST: Free for facility members. 360 572 3418.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10BARN HUNT CLINIC1-4pm at SchaSam, 4910 268th Street NW, Stanwood. (443) 497-6721. Come out and learn about the new sport of barn hunt or hone your already awesome skills! Practice in the small or large rings at SchaSam Farm.

WINTER FACT:

The largest re-corded snowman ever built was in Bethel, Maine, in February 1999.

The 113-foot, 7-inch snowman broke the previ-ous record held

by Yamagata, Japan, at 96 feet

and 7 inches.


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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10FREE ADULT VOLLEYBALLat Camano Chapel. 7:30pm-9pm. Come join us!!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10ZEKE & ADO6pm-8pm at Naked City Camano Island. Join us for a few sets of live music with Zeke and Ado, featuring Camano’s own Adrian Moore. The duo strum and sing one Sunday a month at Naked City Camano Island. 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Suite E101. (360) 631-5432

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10NW CX CUP #5 - KAYAK POINT CROSS9:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Cyclocross at a golf course! This course will be a roller coaster ride with hair raising descents and a “Koppenberg-cross” climb. The big questions? How will your “driving” be in the Range. NWCX Cup Race #5 is presented by MFG Cyclocross. The cyc-locross race is sanctioned by USA Cycling. Racing begins at 9:30 am with Cat 4 Men, Open Men 55+ and Cat 4 Master Men 35+. Racing continues throughout the day with more Men’s divisions, Women divisions and Junior divisions. 15711 Marine Drive, Stanwood.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11DROP IN DAYat Stanwood Camano Resource Center - Davis Place Teen Center (across from Stanwood Library). Drop in from 2pm-5:30pm for ac-tivities or just hang out. Today’s activity: Kahoot Tournament (holi-day-themed trivia contest). More info: 360-629-5257.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11SHS BAND CONCERT7pm – 8pm at Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11OPEN STUDIO2-5pm at A Guilded Gallery in downtown Stanwood. It’s a time for all artists & aspiring artists to bring their projects & supplies & enjoy the camaraderie of other artists while creating art. SCAG Members free. $5 for non-members. More info: 360-629-2787.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11GAME NIGHT @ ELGER BAY4:30pm-9:00pm at eager Bay Grocery / Kara’s Kitchen. No cost to play. New & experienced players welcome. Bring your board games to share or just play ours! More info: 425-508-3484.

WINTER FACT:

A New Zealand insect called the

Weta freezes com-pletely solid when

temperatures drop during the winter. However, when tempera-

tures warm back up, the insect

unfreezes, thaws, and resumes its

activities.


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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12AFTERNOON WITH SANTA2-6pm at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island. This fun filled, festive afternoon is a free event for children (and their parents) to explore the Center with options like face painting, balloon sculptures, crafts, art projects, cookies, hot chocolate, holi-day cookie decorating and of course, Santa, his elves, Mrs. Claus and Mr. Bear. Each child gets to visit “the lost toy box” to pick a stuffed animal to take home. Rocky and Ruby, two REAL reindeer will be here for a visit. A free community event.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12“AFTERNOON OF PINOCHLE”The Stanwood Sons of Norway will be sponsoring an “Afternoon of Pinochle” at 1:00 PM. For further information, call 425 422-4197.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys Wrestling vs Arlington. JV: 5:45pm. Varsity: 7pm.Boys Varsity Swim vs Kamiak. 3pm at the Stanwood YMCA.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12CHOIR & BAND CONCERT6:00pm – 8:30pm at Stanwood Middle School.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12CHOIR CONCERT7pm – 8pm at Port Susan Middle School.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12WINTER MUSIC PROGRAMat Utsalady Elementary School. Kinder & 1st Grade: 6:30pm – 6:30pm. 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade: 7:15pm – 7:15pm

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12LEGOS QUEST4-6pm at the Camano Island Library. Calling all LEGOs loving kids for a non-competitive, creative building challenge. Snack provided! Funded by the Camano Island Library Friends.

DECEMBER 12 FEAST OF

CHANUKAH

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, celebrates victory

from Greek reli-gious persecu-

tion. The Jewish victory was led by the Macabees in the year 167 B.C. Upon returning to the temple to rededicate it and relight the Meno-rah, the Macabees

found only one small flask of oil, enough to light

the Menorah for just one day.

However, the flask of oil lasted lasted eight days, Hence

the celebration lasts eight days.


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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13DROP IN DAYat Stanwood Camano Resource Center - Davis Place Teen Center (across from Stanwood Library). Drop in from 2pm-5:30pm for ac-tivities or just hang out. Today’s activity: Make holiday cards for the senior center. More info: 360-629-5257.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER50th Anniversary (1967) presented by TCM. 7 pm at Stanwood Cin-emas. Old-line liberals Matt and Christina Drayton (Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn) have raised their daughter Joey (Katharine Houghton) to think for herself and not blindly conform to the con-ventional. Still, they aren’t prepared for the shock when she returns home from a vacation with a new fiancé: African-American doctor John Prentice (Sidney Poitier). Tickets: $11.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13WINTER HOLIDAY CONCERTSat Twin City elementary School. The Kindergarten and First Grade concert will begin at 6:00 pm. Grades 2, 3 and Mrs. Devora’s class will perform at 7:00 pm. The TCE Tiger Pride Choir will perform several numbers at each program. Parents and other guests are encouraged to come and enjoy songs of the season! Our students are excited to share their music with you!


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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Basketball vs Everett. JV: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13BOARD GAME NIGHT7-9pm at Naked City Brewery, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Suite E101, Cama-no Island. (360) 631-5432.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13L.I.F.E. - LITURGY IS FOR EVERYONE(instructed, guided & explained service of ancient/historic prayers) 10 a.m. at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532 Camano Island. 360-629-3969.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13GROUP MEDITATIONat Ananda Farm. 7 - 8 pm at 732 Haven Place, Camano Island. Free - all are welcome. For details visitwww.anandafarms.com/yoga-meditation/

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13D.I.Y. SHARPIE TIE-DYE TOTE BAGS3-5pm at the Stanwood Library. Join us for an afternoon of creativity and fun, and design your own tie-dye tote bag using Sharpie pens. Bring your imagination, we will provide the supplies! Preregistration is required as supplies are limited. For Grades 4-12.

HANUKKAH

During Hanuk-kah, families eat

latkes(potato pancakes) and sufganiot (jelly

donuts), or other foods which are

fried in oil, to celebrate and

commemorate the miracle of the Festival of Lights.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys Varsity Swim vs Marysville Pilchuck. 3pm at the YMCA.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14SHS CHOIR CONCERT7pm – 8pm at Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14AFTER HOURSJoin us for an evening of fun at Dahlia’s Vintage Marketplace! Holi-day shopping galore, food and drinks! Our shop is open (both sides!) until 8pm with special sales and fun give aways! Follow us on Face-book to learn more. 1143 SR 532, Camano Island.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 14JAM/OPEN MIC & COMPETITION!$100 Top Prize for our Competition segment! No Cover! Jam starts at 8pm. Competition starts around 10pm. Singles, duos or bands can compete for the top 3 prizes. This fun all genre jam is sponsored by Northwest Music Foundation and Sahara Pizza! Bring your instru-ment or voice or just come to dance & enjoy all the great music! Loco Billy’s is at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (425) 737-5144.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14MARY ELLEN LYKINS AND CRAIG ADAMSperform at 7:30 pm in the parlor at the Conway Muse. $7 cover charge.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14DSHS MOBILE WEST OFFICE IS COMING TOCAMANO ISLAND10am at Camano Plaza IGA, 370 N East Camano Dr, Camano Island. The DSHS Mobile CSO will be open to the community, and available for applications, reviews and changes for the following programs: Basic Food Assistance, Cash Assistance, Medicare Savings Program, Disability Medical Assistance, Medicare Savings Program. Addition-ally, Mobile CSO staff can assist you in replacing your EBT Quest card and applying for healthcare coverage through Health Plan Finder. There will also be a chance to ask questions and get information regarding other resources in your area.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14FAMILY GAME NIGHTFun for all ages!! Children must be accompanied by an adult. You can play games we have here or bring your own. FREE popcorn. 6-7pm at Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 9612 271st NW Stanwood.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14WINTER DINNER CONCERTfeaturing Pearl Django and Gail Pettis. 5:30-9:15pm at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. Buy a table for your own holiday dinner with friends. A table will seat eight. Tickets: Adults $35 and Stu-dents $15 per person.

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WINTER FACT:

SNOWFLAKES AREN’T ALWAYS

UNIQUE.

Snow crystals usually form

unique patterns, but there’s at

least one instance of identical

snowflakes in the record books.

In 1988, two snowflakes

collected from a Wisconsin storm were confirmed

to be twins at an atmospheric

research center in Colorado.


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THURSDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14-17THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMASat Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. This family-friendly holiday fes-tival is the largest in the Pacific Northwest, bringing excitement & joy to people of all ages with more than one million lights, enter-tainment, children’s activities, food, gift shops & more. A special Din-ner Theatre and Sunday Dessert Matinee is also available. Hours are 5-10pm. Admission prices are $16 for adults age 13 to 59, $13 for military personnel and seniors, $12 for youth ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and younger. www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15EVENING DINNER & MUSIC5PM-8PM at Cama Beach Cafe. Songs of the Holidays featuring Heartstrings Band - at Cama Center. Reservations suggested: (360) 387-3266.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - DESPICABLE ME 3at Elger Bay Elementary. Bring your minions, stuffed animals, pillows & blankets....Despicable Me III...a heartwarming family reunion with plenty of laughs will be our feature presentation. Admission will be free, food donations encouraged (last event over 120 pounds of food was donated!!!). Concessions provided (all items..including package deal $3 or less.). Short cartoons will show before the main feature.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15THE GIFT OF THE MAGICedarhome Baptist Church presents Taproot Theatre, performing, “The Gift of the Magi”. 7:00 PM at Cedarhome Baptist Church, 29000 68th Ave NW, Stanwood. This beloved Christmas classic by O. Henry is retold for the stage with great humor and insight. Jim and Della live in a gray city in a gray building next door to a gray cat. As they struggle to make ends meet they are determined to find the perfect Christmas gifts for each other. In the process they fill their gray world with joy, light and laughter and remind us all that sacrifice, humor and grace are the greatest gifts of all. Dessert and Christmas Craft following. No childcare provided. Pay What You Can!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Boys Basketball vs Marysville Pilchuck. C Team: 4pm. JV: 5:40pm. Var-sity: 7:15pm.

WINTER FACT:

Rapid City, South Dakota’s weather

records from January 10, 1911,

show just how fast temperatures

can plummet.

The day started out at a pleasant 55°F, then over the course of 15 minutes a

wicked cold front brought the tem-perature down to

8 degrees. That day still holds the record for quick-est cold snap in

history.


FRIDAY DECEMBER 15THE DAVANOS!Welcome this very popular Classic Rock & Country Band back to Loco Billy’s! Doors open 6:30pm. $8 Cover. Bands start 9pm! Loco Billy’s is located at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (425) 737-5144.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15WINTER MUSIC CONCERTThis year, Stanwood Elementary will present a Primary Winter Con-cert and an Intermediate Winter Concert on separate days. Kinder-garten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and the Primary Choir will sing on Friday, December 15th at 2:00 pm. 3rd grade, 5th grade, and the Intermediate Choir will sing on Monday, December 18th at 2:00 pm. 4th grade classes are not performing because they performed at the Veteran’s Day concert/assembly in November. 4th grade students in choir will be performing with the intermediate choir. Doors will open for each concert at 1:45 pm. Please be aware that parking for this event will be tight.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15MAGIC: THE GATHERING TOURNAMENT7pm-11pm at Elger Bay Grocery / Kara’s Kitchen. Format & cost will vary each week between Booster Drafts, Commander & Modern with prizes determined by the number of players. New & experi-enced players are welcome. More info: 425-508-3484.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15FORD 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, DECEMBER 15DAYS FOR GIRLS10am-2pm at Camano Island Library. Cama Beach Quilters host this very important charity locally, making Days For Girls Kits. In many countries, when a young woman has her period she is not allowed to attend school because she lacks proper feminine hygiene prod-ucts. Days For Girls has developed a kit allowing these girls the free-dom they need. This event is open to the public.

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WINTER FACT:

Something strange hap-

pened earlier this year in northwest

Siberia: Mys-terious, giant

snowballs began washing up on a beach along the Gulf of Ob. It turns out the ice orbs were

formed naturally by the rolling

motions of wind and water. With some spheres

reaching nearly 3 feet in width, you wouldn’t want to

use this frozen ammunition in a snowball fight.


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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15MATT REHFELDT “BACH TO ROCK”plays in the parlor at 7:30 pm at the Conway Muse. $10 cover chargeBach to Rock is Matt’s one man act in which he displays many styles of inspiring music from 3 centuries on 3 instruments: cello, electric guitar and classical guitar. Incorporated are tracks that he has pre-recorded on violin, viola, cello, bass, guitars, keyboards, percussion and drum machines. A fun holiday infused celebration.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15WHISKEY FEVERplays in the Bard Loft at 7:30 pm at the Conway Muse. $6 cover charge. Whiskey Fever are a Roots/Americana/Folk-Rock-n-Roll band from the Skagit/Watcom county area.. The songwriting and story-telling is the perfect blend of heart, smarts and humor.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16BREAKFAST WITH SANTA9:30-11am at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th Street NW, Stanwood. $5.00 per person. Pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee, crafts for the kids and Santa!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16FREE COMMUNITY SWIMat the Stanwood YMCA. 2-4:45pm. Recreational swim time. One lap lane is provided. Community swim is available for free to all commu-nity members. Please bring current picture ID.

Stanwood United Methodist ChurchA Reconciling Congregation

STANWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHA Progressive Church for Thinking People

Sunday Services9am: Traditional Worship Service

10:45am: Contemporary Worship Servicewith refreshments and Children’s Church

Blue Christmas Service • December 212pm: For those experiencing grief, pain, or loss during the holidays.

Christmas Eve Lighting Services • December 245:30pm: Casual Candlelighting Service for families and children

9pm: Traditional carols and candlelighting. Special music by Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir

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WINTER FACT:

If you’ve ever heard a rumble

of thunder in the middle of a snow-storm, that’s not your ears playing tricks on you. It’s likely thunder-

snow, a rare winter weather phenomenon.


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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16WINTERFEST AT CAMA BEACHToday’s theme: Winter By the Salish Sea. 11AM-12PM-ish Guided hike along the Bluff Trail - meet at Main Drop Off Shelter. 11AM-3PM Holiday Toy Boat Building - at the CWB Boathouse. 11AM-3PM Ma-rine Migrating Birds & Marine Mammals - in the Whale Room. 11AM-3PM Create a Marine-theme ornament - all at Cama Center. 11AM-3PM Bus Tour to Eide Rd or Camano Island SP to see Migrating Marine Birds - meet at TBD. 4:30PM-5:30PM-ish Guided night hike to the Bluff Overlook - meet at Welcome Center. 6PM-8PM Music by the “South End String Band”. Appetizers, beer & wine available for purchase - at Cama Center.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16AMERICAN LEGION PRIME RIB DINNERPlease join us for dinner at 4pm at the American Legion Post 92 Frank Hancock Hall-next to Rite Aide. 4pm until GONE. Delicious prime rib, baked potato, steamed veggies, coffee & water, salad, rolls & desert -all for just $18 (children $7). Public Welcome!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY8pm at The Paddle Pub, 4915 Lakewood Rd, Stanwood. Live Music, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest with Prizes, Food Specials, Festive Drink Specials, Mistletoe Kissing Station and A Presents Raffle.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16THRIFT STORE GRAND OPENINGAt last the Grand Opening of 2nd Chance Thrift Shop, 1335 SR 532, Camano Island. Ceremony begins at 9:30 a.m. Additional parking at the Camano Center (606 Arrowhead Rd.) with shuttle service to the Thrift Shop beginning at 9:00 a.m. until noon every 20 minutes. Pho-to by Ian Gleadle.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEwith Royal Jules & live music. 5pm-8pm at Cookie Mill & Eatery. Join us for our annual Holiday Open House! Julie Schei of Royal Jules will be joining us and fantastic live music!! 9808 WA-532, Stanwood.

WINTER FACT:

Witnesses of a snowstorm in

Fort Keogh, MT in 1887 claimed to see milk-pan

sized crystals fall from the sky. That would make them the largest snowflakes ever

spotted, at around 15 inches wide.


SATURDAY DECEMBER 16PAT MCHENRY!Welcome this fantastic Country Band to Loco Billy’s for the first time! Great Country Covers & Originals. Doors open 6:30pm. $8 includes the line dance lessons at 8pm. Bands start 9pm! 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. www.locobillys.com. (425) 737-5144.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16BENEFIT CONCERTfor Skagit Valley Neighbors in Need Food Bank. 6pm-1opm at the Conway Muse, in the Bard Loft. $10 cover charge, Non perishable food donations are also welcome. Featuring local favorites Levi Ware and the Old 99 Band. All proceeds for this show go to the Neighbors in Need Food Bank.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16FAMILY BINGOat the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available. More info: 360-387-5420.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17FREE ADULT VOLLEYBALLat Camano Chapel. 7:30pm-9pm. Come join us!!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17ADYASHANTI MEDITATIONS6:30pm. Adyashanti’s teachings are for those called to awaken to their true nature. We meditate, watch a DVD of Adyashanti, and share. 28122 82nd DR NW Stanwood. RSVP 360-991-6339.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18WINTER CONCERTat Stanwood Middle School. 2:00 pm (3rd Grade, 5th Grade, Inter-mediate Choir).

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18WINTER MUSIC CONCERTStanwood Elementary School’s Intermediate Winter Concert. 3rd grade, 5th grade, and the Intermediate Choir will sing at 2:00 pm. Doors will open for each concert at 1:45 pm.

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DECEMBER 17NATIONAL

MAPLESYRUP DAY

National Maple Syrup Day

provides us with the opportunity

to enjoy and appreciate this

delicious Ameri-can treat.

This sweet and unique flavor originated in

America. Native American Indians were the first to harvest and boil

the sap of the maple tree into a

thick syrup.


MONDAY, DECEMBER 18GAME NIGHT @ ELGER BAY4:30pm-9:00pm at eager Bay Grocery / Kara’s Kitchen. No cost to play. New & experienced players welcome. Bring your board games to share or just play ours! More info: 425-508-3484.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18DROP IN DAY - HOLIDAY PARTY!at Stanwood Camano Resource Center - Davis Place Teen Center (across from Stanwood Library). Drop in from 2pm-5:30pm for activ-ities or just hang out. More info: 360-629-5257.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19PURPOSE, DIGNITY AND THE PLUNGE OF FAITHExecutive Director of the Warm Beach Senior Community Gary De-whirst is excited to share his thoughts on “Purpose, Dignity and the Plunge of faith.” Through personal anecdotes, and heartfelt reflec-tions, Gary’s conversation will weave his own story into the lives of those who attend, bringing new perspective to our responsibility of creating a shared legacy. Program: 8:40 - 9:30 AM (FREE, open to all), preceded by a men’s breakfast ($5) at 8 AM. Call 360 652-7585 to RSVP breakfast, or for directions to the Beachwood Lounge at the Warm Beach Senior Community, 5 miles south of Stanwood.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19LEGO CLUBAn afterschool activity for grades 1-5. 3:45-5:15pm at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center. All children must be accom-panied by an adult. Free activity & snacks provided. 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood. (360) 629-5257. stanwoodcamanoresources.org.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Girls Basketball vs West Valley (Yakima). JV & Frosh: 5:40pm. Varsity: 7:15pm.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19KID’S KRAFTERNOON4-6pm at the Camano Island Library. Drop by and make a crafty item or two. We supply all the materials--you bring your imagination. Snack provided! Funded by the Camano Island Library Friends.

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WINTER FACT:

Snow has been known to touch

down everywhere from the Sahara

Desert to Hawaii. Even the driest place on Earth

isn’t immune. In 2011, the Ataca-

ma Desert in Chile received nearly 32

inches of snow.


TUESDAY-SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19-23THE LIGHTS OF CHRISTMASat Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. This family-friendly holiday festival is the largest in the Pacific Northwest, bringing excitement & joy to people of all ages with more than one million lights, en-tertainment, children’s activities, food, gift shops & more. A special Dinner Theatre and Sunday Dessert Matinee is also available. Hours are 5-10pm. Admission prices are $16 for adults age 13 to 59, $13 for military personnel and seniors, $12 for youth ages 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and younger. www.thelightsofchristmas.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20DROP IN DAY - HOLIDAY MOVIEat Stanwood Camano Resource Center - Davis Place Teen Center (across from Stanwood Library). Drop in from 2pm-5:30pm for ac-tivities or just hang out. Today’ we will enjoy a holiday movie and hot chocolate. More info: 360-629-5257.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20BOARD GAME NIGHT7-9pm at Naked City Brewery, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Suite E101, Cama-no Island. (360) 631-5432.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20L.I.F.E. - LITURGY IS FOR EVERYONE(instructed, guided & explained service of ancient/historic prayers) 10 a.m. at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532 Camano Island. 360-629-3969.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20GROUP MEDITATIONat Ananda Farm. 7 - 8 pm at 732 Haven Place, Camano Island. Free - all are welcome. For details visitwww.anandafarms.com/yoga-meditation/

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 & 21CHILDREN’S PLAY: THE TAILOR OF GLOUCESTERat the Stanwood Library. Celebrate the season with Beatrix Potter’s festive tale of a poor tailor, his cat Simpkin, and some heroic mice. Wednesday: 7-8pm. Thursday: 11am-noon. 360-629-3132.

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WINTER FACT:

Snowflakes that fall through a dry, cool atmosphere

will be small and powdery

and won’t stick together. We call

this dry snow. The snowflakes that form wet snow will have fallen through tem-

peratures slightly warmer than 0 °C.

As they fall, the snowflakes melt slightly around the edges and

stick together to form large, heavy flakes. This sticks together easily and is the best for a snowball

fight and making snowmen.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21FIRST DAY OF WINTERThe Winter Solstice. This is the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. ... The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE2pm at the Stanwood United Methodist Church. The SUMC will hold its annual Blue Christmas worship service for those experienc-ing grief and other personal pain. During this season of joy and cel-ebration, many who are dealing with the loss of a loved one, family crisis, health or financial issues, don’t feel joy in the holidays. This service acknowledges their loss while also being a time of reflec-tion and remembrance. Open to the public. 27128 102nd Drive NW in Stanwood. Phone 360-629-9555.

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DECEMBER 21CROSSWORD PUZZLE DAYCrossword puz-

zles were created and published on this day in1913. It was published in the New York

World newspaper. Arthur Wynne is

credited with cre-ating the modern crossword puzzle.


UPCOMING...DECEMBER 23

SOLSTICE & YULE

at Cama Beach’s“Winterfest”

DECEMBER 31NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE

at Camano Center

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 21JAM/OPEN MIC & COMPETITION!$100 Top Prize for our Competition segment! No Cover! Jam starts at 8pm. Competition starts around 10pm. Singles, duos or bands can compete for the top 3 prizes. This fun all genre jam is sponsored by Northwest Music Foundation and Sahara Pizza! Bring your instru-ment or voice or just come to dance & enjoy all the great music! Loco Billy’s is at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. 425) 737-5144.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21MINECRAFT BUILD CHALLENGE11am-1pm at the Camano Island Library. Join us for a Minecraft Build Challenge! You will be given 60 minutes to complete a build and possibly accomplish a few scavenger hunt items. For tweens and teens ages 10+. Space is limited, please preregister.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21BLOOD DRIVE10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (except 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.) at Skagit Regional Clin-ics - Stanwood, 9631 269th Street NW – mobile van. Pre-registration required by calling 1-800-398-7888.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21WINTER BREAK FIELD TRIPto Riverstone Climbing Gym in Burlington. FREE! Lunch included. 10am-3pm. Sign up online at stanwoodcamanoresources.org/da-vis-place-teen-center.html or sign up Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm at the Stanwood Camano Resource Center, 9612 271st St NW, Stanwood.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21CHRISTMAS BEATINGSThe residents will be performing a Christmas skit along with John Sinkevitch and company singing some Christmas Carols. 6:00 p.m. in Beachwood Lounge at Warm Beach Senior Community.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21SHAWN BULLSHIELDSplays at 7:30 pm at the Conway Muse in the parlor. $5 cover charge.Shawn Parker works for himself in the construction industry. His in-terests are music, music and music and lots more music.

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NEW CONSTRUCTION $449,950Welcome to Sunrise View Estates by Cornerstone Homes on Camano. High quality 3 bedroom home, plus den and media room, 2.5 baths. Hardwoods, SS appliances, gas fireplace, Granite/Quartz counters. Beautifully landscaped front yard. Community beach access with fee. #1220681

VACANT LAND $64,000Newer development in Cavalero Hills on Camano is the location of this large corner lot. Nicely maintained and ready to build on. Close to schools, shopping, golf and State Parks. Nearby rights to 3 community beaches. This is a great value! #1221155

CAMALOCH $334,500Charming home with a view of Smith Lake on Camano Island. Kitchen with eating bar and all new appliances flows out to the great room with the large wrap around deck just out the slider. Gated golf course community with pools, clubhouse and just minutes to town! #1219522

VACANT LAND $145,000Beautiful view lot on Camano is ready to go! Off-site drainfield, community water and a wonderful western view of Puget Sound with ever changing boat traffic and gorgeous sunsets. This north-end community is close to 2 boat launches and beaches. See if this is the place for your dream home. #677496

VACANT LAND $175,000On the corner of a quiet street, great 4.9 acre parcel on Camano is lightly treed and level. Site registration is complete, well needs to be investigated-but in an area of good wells. Close to schools, easy off-island access-bring your builder and see if this is the place for your new home. #971031

WATERFRONT $339,000Get a head start on creating your dream retreat! Beach shack with potential for repair, or build new with some systems already in place. New bulkhead in 2006 and existing trail to beach could be reestablished. Gorgeous wooded 1.49 acres with 80 ft of high/medium Camano waterfront. As-is. #1099730

VACANT LAND $249,000Two lots for one price in the Rocky Point area of Camano Island. Perfect for a daylight rambler to capture the NW facing views, plus offering beach rights and boat launch. Survey has been completed, water hook up paid, septic installed.. #1162148

VACANT LAND $155,000Beautiful, natural setting at this 10 acres of lush vegetation and tall trees on Camano Island. Just a short golf cart ride to 18-holes golf course, restaurants and retail amenities. Proposed 3 bedroom homesite, and well site marked, septic site registration is complete. Private retreat!! #1106737

VACANT LAND $57,000One of two lots available! This is a quiet location on Camano Island with a partial view of the Olympics and Saratoga Passage. Bring your plans and or your builder to see if this is a perfect spot for your new home. Just a short distance to the boat launch, shopping and golf. #1218067

VACANT LAND $175,000View property on the north end of Camano Island with expansive vistas from Whidbey Island to Mt Baker and Saratoga Passage in-between. Community beach, paid watershare and access to offsite drainfield. This is a wonderful neighborhood for your dream home. #1114688

CAMALOCH $315,000Super cute and very clean, two-level home in gated golf community on Camano Island. Two bedrooms/two baths, free standing wood stove up and pellet stove on lower level keep it warm on chilly nights. Move-in ready, large deck, mature landscaping, and outbuilding. Wow! #1183477

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CAMANO HEIGHTS $399,000Really great property with an updated rambler and large detached garage/shop with guest space above. Expansive outdoor area is a shy acre with fire pit, dog run and wood storage. Lots of amenities: heat pump, built in vac, wired for generator and more! Come see this gem. #1219772

NEW CONSTRUCTION $449,950Welcome to Sunrise View Estates by Cornerstone Homes on Camano. High quality 3 bedroom home, plus den and media room, 2.5 baths. Hardwoods, SS appliances, gas fireplace, Granite/Quartz counters. Beautifully landscaped front yard. Community beach access with fee. #1220681

VACANT LAND $64,000Newer development in Cavalero Hills on Camano is the location of this large corner lot. Nicely maintained and ready to build on. Close to schools, shopping, golf and State Parks. Nearby rights to 3 community beaches. This is a great value! #1221155

CAMALOCH $334,500Charming home with a view of Smith Lake on Camano Island. Kitchen with eating bar and all new appliances flows out to the great room with the large wrap around deck just out the slider. Gated golf course community with pools, clubhouse and just minutes to town! #1219522

VACANT LAND $145,000Beautiful view lot on Camano is ready to go! Off-site drainfield, community water and a wonderful western view of Puget Sound with ever changing boat traffic and gorgeous sunsets. This north-end community is close to 2 boat launches and beaches. See if this is the place for your dream home. #677496

VACANT LAND $175,000On the corner of a quiet street, great 4.9 acre parcel on Camano is lightly treed and level. Site registration is complete, well needs to be investigated-but in an area of good wells. Close to schools, easy off-island access-bring your builder and see if this is the place for your new home. #971031

WATERFRONT $339,000Get a head start on creating your dream retreat! Beach shack with potential for repair, or build new with some systems already in place. New bulkhead in 2006 and existing trail to beach could be reestablished. Gorgeous wooded 1.49 acres with 80 ft of high/medium Camano waterfront. As-is. #1099730

VACANT LAND $249,000Two lots for one price in the Rocky Point area of Camano Island. Perfect for a daylight rambler to capture the NW facing views, plus offering beach rights and boat launch. Survey has been completed, water hook up paid, septic installed.. #1162148

VACANT LAND $155,000Beautiful, natural setting at this 10 acres of lush vegetation and tall trees on Camano Island. Just a short golf cart ride to 18-holes golf course, restaurants and retail amenities. Proposed 3 bedroom homesite, and well site marked, septic site registration is complete. Private retreat!! #1106737

VACANT LAND $57,000One of two lots available! This is a quiet location on Camano Island with a partial view of the Olympics and Saratoga Passage. Bring your plans and or your builder to see if this is a perfect spot for your new home. Just a short distance to the boat launch, shopping and golf. #1218067

VACANT LAND $175,000View property on the north end of Camano Island with expansive vistas from Whidbey Island to Mt Baker and Saratoga Passage in-between. Community beach, paid watershare and access to offsite drainfield. This is a wonderful neighborhood for your dream home. #1114688

CAMALOCH $315,000Super cute and very clean, two-level home in gated golf community on Camano Island. Two bedrooms/two baths, free standing wood stove up and pellet stove on lower level keep it warm on chilly nights. Move-in ready, large deck, mature landscaping, and outbuilding. Wow! #1183477

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Merry ChristmasFROM YOUR CAMANO ISLAND REAL ESTATE EXPERT

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Charles West makes the homemade Kahlua for neighbors & friends. Kate Morgan wrote the ditty, “The twelve gifts of Camano Christmas.”


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CASA Annual Membership Meeting Thank you for your continued support of CASA, the Camano Animal Shelter Association. Without your generous contributions of funds, food, supplies and time we would not be able to provide care and shelter for the cats and dogs at CASA while they wait for Forever Homes. To date we have taken in over 600 animals. To learn more plan to attend our Annual Meeting on Monday, December 11 from 7pm to 9pm at the Island County Multi-Purpose Center next door to the CASA shelter. Your presence and input is critical to our continued success. Public invited.

Stanwood Book Group 6-7pm on December 13. Everyone is wel-come to join a lively discussion of books. Meets the second Wednes-day of each month at Brookdale, 7212 - 265th Street NW, Stanwood. today’s book: The Dog Stars by Peter Heller.

Camano Island Library Friends 7pm at the Camano Island Library. The Friends are the generous folks who provide funding for library programs. Join us!

Camano Island Quilters Evening Meeting: The evening meeting is a regular meeting, which focuses on educational programs through visiting speakers who may provide a trunk show or show their own quilts. Everyone is welcome to come to our meetings. Wednesday, December 13th, 630-830pm at Stanwood United Methodist Church. Please bring a potluck item to share. We will play a fabric trade game. Please bring a yard of nice fabric if you wish to participate. Wrap it up to keep it a secret until it has been chosen and opened.

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FOR SALE OR ITEMS FOR FREEHomemade Christmas Stuff. Elderly lady selling all her homemade Christ-mas stuff. Big assortment plus pictures. December 8 only. 9am-4pm at 1535 Carol Street, Camano Island.

Lift chair for sale Like new on Camano Island. $425. 253-376-3755.

For Sale: Invacare semi electric hospital bed. With positioning of upper body and knees. Excellent condition. $350. 425-501-3139

Stearns Anti Exposure Coveralls :Adult size Lg (Chest size 44-46) Model I580 $185 and Adult Medium (Chest size 40-42) Model IFS 580 $200. Used but in good condition. Great for winter crabbing. Call Chuck 360 391-5569

Dry Firewood--SOLD OUT--Green Alder only-16” cut-split-delivered. $200 Camano Only 387-4168

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

2nd Chance Thrift Shop! Grand Opening Celebration December 16. Cele-bration begins at 9:30 a.m. 1335 Highway 532, Camano Island. 360-629-6142.

GARAGE / YARD/ ESTATE SALESESTATE SALE! 12/8 to 12/10 9:30- to 4:30 914 Sandell Road, Camano Island. Lots of vintage goodies!

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Orchard’s Nursery Service: 10521 SR 532, Stanwood WA We have over 600 Christmas Trees to choose from. We offer free cut, bundle, and tying of your tree. Special $15 Christmas Tree Delivery in Stanwood/Camano area. Please call us for details (360)629-3586!

Faithful Companion Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Experienced, reliable and loving care for your pets. Serving Camano Island, Stanwood, and surround-ing area. References provided. Introductory rates. 360-722-7822

Residential Trash Out Services. Spring cleaning all year round. Removal of unwanted items. If it needs to go away, be it to a new owner or to the dump, give us a call. Prepare property for sale, by removing unwanted items, and debris. We recycle when appropriate. Licensed and insured. 425-356-9068

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

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

REAL ESTATE / RENTALSStudio Rental: downtown Stanwood. 900sq/ft. $575 incl. util. N/S. refs. newly renovated. www.MotherEarthEcoCenter.org.

For Rent. Madrona Beach. 2bd/1ba. Updated kitchen w/ss app. Open floor plan. Views. Washer/dryer included. $1400/mo. Call 360-913-0875 for more information.

Lovely 1100 sq.ft Gallery/Studio for day rentals, showings, classes, special events. Camano North end call 425-418-1469.

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TWITTERVERSE

I don’t tweet. I know, I’m being left in the digital dust and the fu-ture is moving away from me at the speed of Kardashian news. The President elect, who seems to think he’s president already, com-municates primarily by tweetspeak. Short and to the point. Mostly to the Point. It’s a new paradigm for governing in this post-truth world we now live in.

Makes sense, I guess, if most of us citizens are capable of not much more than a text message, fat thumbs flying on tiny keyboards, words distilled to the fewest letters possible, paragraphs obsolete. Our attention spans are nicely compatible with the complexity of tweets these days and I don’t expect to see that expanding any-time in the near future. Can’t imagine why politics is reduced to soundbites and 30 second commercials.

We used to call this, at least where I come from, shallow thinking. These days it passes for research. But I know, I know, I’m just being curmudgeonly. The modern world moves a little too fast to stop and smell the newspaper ink. We don’t have the luxury of time anymore, not when we have to respond to text messages and up-date our Facebook page. Read a novel? Fat chance, Hemingway. Read a non-fiction book? Give me a break. Read beyond the first paragraph of a Yahoo news feed? Why bother?

No, I suspect we’ll actually shorten those attention spans a little more before I leave this mortal coil. Not sure how much shorter we can make them, but if watching friends text messaging while they’re in a conversation with me is any indication, I’d say there’s still some wiggle room. Just have to avoid those conversations with me to do it. I’ll sure miss those engaging discussions.


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DEAR CRACKERS OF CRAB

I have been writing for you nearly three years. I hope that by read-ing about my zany life that you’ve been inspired to add fun to your own life. After all, life is what we make of it—it may as well be fun.I’ve just accepted a full-time job offer with a local newspaper. It’ll be fascinating to write about the city’s inner workings for the news. Plus it’ll boost Social Security payments when retirement rolls around. I’ll be too busy to regularly write this column so I’ll say so long for now.

Thanks for reading my musings and especially to you who checked out my website’s longer pieces, photos and links. We can still keep in touch: I’ll blog sporadically. Hit the subscribe button at peggy-wendel.com and you’ll get an email when I post.

I’ll have odd tidbits to tell you about my original Swingnuts songs. I’ll also have tips on flying without ID— not recommended but if you forget your wallet, it can be done . . . Nearly had to walk home from Texas! Find out how not to be left behind.

I’ll close with a quote from “The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Do tell me. Post a comment on my blog. I’d love to hear from you. And catch the Swingnuts when you can. We’re a lot of fun.


CASA’S PET OF THE WEEK:THOR is a handsome older gentleman who still has a ton of spunk. Don’t let his age fool you. This husky mix is still very active and would enjoy a family with an active lifestyle. Thor was transferred to CASA from an-other local shelter where he was brought in as a stray.

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

NOAH’S PET OF THE WEEK:CALI is a sweet girl who also has her sassy moments (who doesn’t). She enjoys attention and although she has done well with cats here, it seems like once she gets home, she becomes more territorial. Cali would love to be your one and only spoiled pet. If you want to meet her, come into NOAH today!

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

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My name is Russ Casteel and I’m a local resident here in Snohomish County. I am the owner/operator of Cutting Edge Knives and Mo-bile Sharpening. Since 1976, we have sharpened and honed tools and knives to a precision cutting edge for all cutting styles and professions. Our business principals are built upon providing our customers with the finest cutting tools and sharpening services to meet every need. When your cutting style requires a precision edge, then our Japanese Water Stone sharpening system provides the optimum protection for your tools steel temper, resulting in a factory like edge. We use the most advanced water-cooled sharp-ening system with the Tormek T8 and are able to create a precision edge honed to a factory like finish. We provide a “mobile” service and products to meet the needs of today’s professionals. From rig-orous culinary slicing dicing to butchering demands, we sell and sharpen professional quality knives from Shun, Victorinox, Wust-hof and Kershaw. We also provide sharpening for many types of tools, shears, axes, mower blades, saw chains, sport knives and broad-heads.

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The whole family will want to get in on the fun when it comes time to make these simple tissue paper wreaths! All it takes are a few basic supplies and a little bit of patience to create your own per-sonalized Christmas wreath – add pom poms, sequins or glitter for a festive finishing touch!You will need: Circular wreath form – cut from recycled cereal box or a paper plate; Lots and LOTS of green tissue paper squares; White glue; Paint brush; Pencil with eraser; Embellishments – pom poms, sequins, etc. (optional); Ribbon or string for hangingHow to Make a Tissue Paper Wreath: 1. Use the paintbrush to spread a small amount of white glue on to a section of the wreath (work on about 1/6 of the wreath at a time). Use the eraser end of the pencil to shape each square of tissue paper as shown. 2. Use the eraser to help you place your tissue paper squares on to the wreath form, and continue to work section by section until the entire wreath form is full and covered. 3. Add optional embellish-ments – pom poms make great holly berries, sequins and glitter add sparkle, and large buttons make nice “ornaments.” 4. Add a rib-bon for hanging, and the wreath is ready to be displayed or gifted! Source: www.happinessishomemade.net/kids-christmas-craft-tis-sue-paper-wreath/

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In the fall,mosquitos mate, but only the male dies. The females

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BUY FRESH CHRISTMAS TREES LOCALLYand support local people at the following locations. Acres Alan Tree Farm: 27314 36th Ave NW, Stanwood; Fiddleheads Market: 10219 269th Pl NW, Stanwood; Fish Creek Tree Farm: 18420 3rd Ave NE, Arlington; Happy Valley Tree Farm: 212th St NW, Stanwood; Holiday Forest U-Cut Christmas Tree Farm: 3129 280th St NW, Stanwood; Muskrat Flats Tree Farm: 501 Pioneer Hwy E, Arlington; Orchards Nursery: 10521 SR-532, Stanwood; Paterson’s Lazy Acres Tree Farm: 1315 188th St NE, Arlington; Pilchuck Tree Farm: 1624 300th St NW, Stanwood; Warm Beach Christmas Trees: 20031 Marine Dr, Stan-wood. Christmas trees can also be purchased at the local grocery stores.

SUNNYSHORE STUDIO: DORSEY FAMILYCHRISTMAS ART SALEStop by for Ann’s famous cinnamon rolls and see Camano inspired art, Christmas cards, Beaches of Camano book, Fairy prints and more. LAST DAY - Open Saturday, Dec 9th 10am-5pm.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKET GIVEAWAYStanwood Camano Food Bank. Client distribution will be Saturday De-cember 16th, 2017 from 9am – 2pmVolunteer Shifts Available: 8:15 am – 10:30 am; 10:15 am – 12:30 pm; 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm. Positions: Carts, Client Check in, Boxes, Stock, Food Tables, Shopper. Some of the jobs are more physical than others. Please let us know if you can lift 25 – 50 lbs so you can be placed in the appropriate position. To volunteer, please include your phone number, email, and your first and second choice for shifts. Contact Us by using ONE of the choices below: Send an email to [email protected]; Call Mary Ann at 360-629-2789; or post to the Facebook Event Page – or send a private message to Stanwood Camano Food Bank Services; Visit our website at: http://www.stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org/ and send us a message by clicking on “Get Involved”. Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th. If you can’t give us your time, we welcome donations of cash which allows us to buy food from Food Lifeline at a fraction of the cost. We also welcome food dona-tions (Turkeys are high on the list this time of year). Please check out our Facebook page for a current full list of our most needed items.

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WINTER FACT:

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TOY AND FOOD DRIVEIt’s that time of year again! We are holding our annual food and toy drive. The drive will run through Monday December 18th. All food donations will be given to the Stanwood Food Bank and all toy do-nations will be given to the Stanwood Christmas House. Suggested items for the food bank include beans, rice, oats, vegetables, pasta, etc… Welcomed donations for the Christmas House include coats, DVD’s, board games, Legos, etc… If you have questions or are look-ing for more information please contact Kayley at 360-629-2184 or email [email protected]. The following locations can receive donations: Station 99 - 8117 267th St NW, Stanwood; Station 97 - 19727 Marine Drive, Stanwood; Station 96 - 3231 300th St NW, Stanwood; Station 90 - 3002 252nd St NE Arlington.

CHILI CHOWDER COOK-OFF RESULTSThere were 25 competitors and over 1,000 “judges.” 1st place chow-der: Center for Wooden Boats. 2nd place chowder: (tie) Tyee Farms and Crow’s Nest. 3rd place chowder: Hodgepodge Easy Eats. 1st place chili: YMCA / Tulalip Resort Casino. 2nd place chili: Dahlia’s vin-tage Marketplace. 3rd place chili: Camano Center. 1st place decorat-ed booth: Windermere Real Estate. 2nd place decorated booth: Del fox Meats. 3rd place decroated booth: Discover Stanwood Camano / Stanwood Chamber of Commerce.


THE CHRISTMAS HOUSEprovides the opportunity for parents to come “shop” (FREE of charge) for their children ages newborn-18 years old. All gifts are new! Dates of operation are: December 13-19. To make an appoint-ment to shop, call or visit the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. 360-629-2789. 27030 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood.

LETTERS TO SANTADrop off your letter to Santa at the Gather Market in Stanwood, 8616 271st St NW. One of Santa’s helpers will pick them up every Friday between now and Christmas Eve. There is also a mailbox in front of Preview Properties, 10123 270th St NW, Stanwood.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THE 9TH ANNUAL GREAT NORTHWEST GLASS QUEST hosted by the Camano Chamber of Commerce. Please visit www.thegreatnwglassquest.com for registration paperwork. Dates for the Quest are February 16th-25th. Our social media has almost 2K likes - we will promote your business as soon as we receive paperwork and payment - Early Birds will be promoted from now until February!

VOLUNTEER POSITIONSThe Stanwood Community and Senior Center is looking for the fol-lowing Volunteer Positions: FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST (3-6 hour shifts, may work 1-2 days per week.) Do you have excellent commu-nication skills, enjoy working with the public and serving the Com-munity? Please consider volunteering your time with our excellent team of staff members. ADULT DAY PROGRAM: Do you enjoy work-ing with seniors? Assist the Activities Director to provide a safe, fun and nourishing environment for Day Center participants to enjoy and look forward to each day. SPECIAL EVENTS: Are you able to help to set up and volunteer for special events? Do you have a food handler’s permit? The Stanwood Community and Senior Center would like volunteers who can assist with special events which may include setting up and serving seniors special meals including Hol-iday Meals and other special events. For more information please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Darlene Campbell at 360-629-7403.

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RECYCLING TIP FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

Recycle your unwanted/broken

holiday lights, computer cords and extension

cords in a bin in-side the Camano

Annex. We are ac-cepting them till Jan 19th - 2018.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHT RECYCLINGIt’s that time of year when your bins and boxes full of Christmas or-naments and lights are pulled out of the attic or garage, and you go through the task of testing the light strings before putting them on the tree. When they don’t work, you try jiggling the bulbs to see if you can get them to light up. What to do with those that are no lon-ger working? Instead of throwing them into the trash, bring them to the Island County Annex on Camano for recycling! A recycle bin for strings of lights, as well as computer cords you no longer need and electrical extension cords, will be in the lobby of the Island Coun-ty Annex from November 20th through January 19th. WSU Waste Wise volunteers will make sure they are taken to a responsible local recycler, saving them from ending up in the landfill. The Annex is located at 121 N. East Camano Drive, across the street from Camano Storage, and is open from 8 am – noon, and 1 – 3 pm. Questions? Call Waste Wise at (360) 678-7974.

FIND A GLASS ORNAMENThand blown glass ornament quest held each Saturday of December at Cama Beach State Park as part of our WinterFest event. One clue ball will be hidden each Saturday and can be redeemed for a unique glass ornament at the Welcome Center.

LETTERS FROM SANTAYes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And the Postal Service™ can help you prove it when Santa replies to your child’s letter to Santa — complete with the North Pole Postmark! The Letters from Santa program adds to the excitement of Christmas and is ideal for inter-esting youngsters in letter writing, stamps and penmanship. Here’s how: Have the child write a letter to Santa and place it in an en-velope addressed to: Santa Claus, North Pole. Write a personalized response to the child’s letter and sign it “From Santa.” Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child. Add the return address: SANTA, NORTH POLE, to the envelope. Ensure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope. Place the complete envelope into a larger envelope, with appropriate postage, and address it to: NORTH POLE POSTMARK POSTMASTER, 4141 POSTMARK DR, AN-CHORAGE AK 99530-9998. Letters from Santa must be received by the Anchorage, AK, Postmaster no later than December 15. Santa’s helpers in Anchorage, AK, will take care of the rest! Be sure to share the experience on social media using #LettersFromSanta.

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WINTER NIGHTScan be a challenge for Northwest astronomers, but on those eve-nings where the weather cooperates, the vista skyward is full of re-warding sights. One of the best, and most famous, is the Orion Neb-ula. The Orion Nebula is fairly easy to find because it is located in therecognizable and large constellation of Orion the hunter- Look for the bright trio of stars in Orion’s belt toward the south after dark in December and January skies. The entire region is filled with inter-stellar clouds, but most of these can’t be easily seen, even with a telescope. The Orion Nebula is the exception, visible to the naked eye as an undefined glow in the bottom third of the constellation. With binoculars or small telescope, that glow will stand out, espe-cially in dark skies. Our eyes are not sensitive enough to detect the color you see in photographs , but you will see a greenish glow with several stars in the middle (the green is double ionized oxygen, a low probability electron transition found only in the high vacuum of deep space). What are you looking at? The Orion Nebula is the stellar nursery closest to us where collapsing hydrogen clouds ignite into new suns. Telescopes peering into the infra-red have detected proto stars, stars on the edge of ignition, buried deep within the cocoon of the cloud. In addition, the Hubble telescope has detected proto planetary discs planets still in the earliest stages of formation. We are literally witnessing the birth of new solar systems like our own. On the next clear and dark night, take a peak toward Orion and wel-come the newest members of our nighttime sky.


THEY DIDN’T COME ANY BETTER By Richard Hanks

Justin Hebert had ambitions of seeing the world. The bonus mon-ey he got for joining the army was to go toward college. His sister Jessica told the Arlington Times that they both wanted a way out of the country town where they grew up, although it was who they were—the products of that little town of Silvana. For Justin the way out was the army, leaving Arlington High School in June 2001 and only after convincing his parents to sign for the 17-year-old. After basic training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, he was assigned to Delta Battery, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regt. of the 173rd Airborne Brigade; the “Sky Soldiers” had been reactivated in 2000.

Justin William Michael Hebert was born in Everett on July 28, 1983 but knew the little farming community of Silvana as home. He was enthusiastic about sports, especially soccer and baseball and en-joyed talking snowboarding. Chad Winterhalter, who grew up with Justin, remembered that he “had a knack for making people laugh.” That humor was evident in a letter home to Jim Payne of Willow and Jim’s Cafe, where Justin sarcastically warned that, “Iraq is probably the worst place in the world to vacation. I wouldn’t recommend it.” Justin completed his training just a week before planes brought down the New York City towers. Initially posted to Vicenza, Italy, he and the 173rd became part of operation Iraqi Freedom in late March 2003 with a parachute drop into northern Iraq, seizing Bashur Air-field and securing Kirkuk 15 days later. Ironically, and perhaps tell-ing, this war-ravaged area 150 miles north of Baghdad near the Ti-gris River is considered the “cradle of civilization.”

Justin, as a fire-support specialist, operated in forward areas train-ing lasers on targeted enemy sites for Allied aircraft and artillery. Iraqi Freedom was declared a victory on May 1, 2003 but Hebert’s unit continued to work enforcing night curfews. Justin was driving the Humvee the evening of August 1st, singing slightly off-key one of his favorite songs, as was his habit. As they descended toward the bridge over the Little Zab River, his unarmored vehicle was peppered with automatic gunfire. Justin punched the accelerator to escape the ambush and save his comrades as a rocket-propelled grenade ripped into the driver’s side window. Others in the Hum-vee were wounded but Justin was killed; the first from Snohomish County to die in Iraq.

Once when Justin and Chad visited the Little White Church on the Hill outside Silvana, Justin picked out a quiet spot and told his friend that was where he wanted to be buried. On August 16, 2003 an estimated 400 residents gathered to say goodbye as Justin was laid to rest in that spot next to the little church.

In October 2003 Sergeant Jason Haynes was interviewed as he sat at a patrol site in Iraq near the site where Justin died. He told Stars and Stripes that he struggled with the death of Justin Hebert, questioning the war’s purpose. Justin, said Haynes, was “the type of guy that always had a smile on his face. And he was a good soldier. They don’t come any better.”

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HANG OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS ON CAMANO “Well, the Christmas season is once more upon us. The hills have a dusting of snow and a nip is in the air. The early mornng mem-bers of Camano Island Coffee at the Camano Plaza have much to be thankful for. So it’s fitting that we stop for a moment and look back on the things and the people who have impacted our lives. Just a few years ago we lost two of our compatriots: Mr. Bill burns and our dear friend Mr. Clyde Taylor (otherwise known as “Slidin’ Clyde” because of how he danced on the island over 40 years ago). These men grew up here on the island and they brought local his-tory into our morning coffee sessions. They filled the room with laughter as they told stories of their travels and experiences, stories that added depth and color to the tapestry of our little island. This is the season when friends and family gather around the ta-ble and share the stories of their lives. These stories are the strands that create the fabric of our lives and the lives of our families and communities. As we approach the Christmas season, many of us think of the gifts we plan to give to someone special. we need to remember that a special gift was given 2,000 years ago in a little manger on a freezing night when God sent His son into the world to bring us light. most of our members are getting up in years, and as a result, our gift list looks like something from a Medicare catalog. I could use this, Brad could use that, and Mike could use a whole shopping list of things. However, I think the most important request would be for John Kirkpatrick, our “leader”, who needs a new kidney, as getting dialysis three times a week is getting old. So pray for John and his wife Gay and if you have an extra kidney, give John a call at Camano Island Coffee. Well, I guess it’s time to go. Christmas is fast approaching, cards are being sent, and gifts are being wrapped. I would invite every-one to come and visit one of our morning get-togethers here at the IGA Plaza at 6am. It’s an eclectic group, ranging from doctors and dentists to physicists and roofers. Stop by and become a part of the tapestry of Camano Island.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone ‘round about them, and they were sore afraid. and an angel said unto them, ‘Fear not for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.’ Luke 2:8-10.” – Story written by “Doc”.

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to Pets, Tim has something profoundly un-informed to say

about it.

THE MYTH OF THE RELIABLE CONTRACTOR Ever notice how most contractors are a little flaky? Doesn’t matter whether it’s the guy installing a new furnace or the dude replacing re-pairing your washing machine. They all seem to have the same concept of customer relations: they’re slackers. They fail to call you back, they arrive two hours late – if they keep the appointment at all –and then they leave after just 30 minutes on the job because the one critical tool is back at the shop. Why are most contractors so unreliable? I did some research on the dark web and stumbled across a deep dark secret. There is a course all contractors are required to take – and are sworn never to reveal to their clients, the homeowners. It is an intensive four-week seminar on how to deal with difficult customers – by which they mean, well, anyone who hires them and expects the job to be done on time on price. Of course, getting the job done RIGHT will cost you extra. I went undercover to expose this scam and obtained an exclusive copy of the course syllabus from a disgruntled former HVAC guy. Program Overview: Don’t take crap from just anyone. Take it from us! In Customer Relations with Annoying People – or CRAP, for short, you’ll learn everything you need to deal with pushy homeowners. You know the type: the ones who expect you to do the job WHEN and AS promised. Follow the key principles in this program and before long, you won’t be taking CRAP from any customer [Disclaimer: Because you may no longer have any]. Week One: The Initial Visit: Setting the Trap. Arriving on time at the initial appointment is critical to landing the gig. But don’t worry – that’s the last time you need to show up on time. You will role-play a scene from our patented “First Impressions” in which you inspire unwarrant-ed confidence in your workmanship with vague references to previous quasi-relevant experience to create the false impression you’ve actually done this kind of work before. Week Two: The Estimate: Tightening the Screws. This module teach-es you to turn a 15-minute job tightening a screw with a Phillips into a major demolition project requiring an excavator and a cement mixer. Experience the thrill of duping customers into believing that a minor leak (which you will secretly make worse) requires taking the main level down to the studs for fear their house will collapse into a giant sinkhole. A panel of experts discusses how to use obscure terminology to make any everyday project sound far costlier than it should be, with phras-es like, “Hmmm, I see that your Angular Discharge Tube is not feeding properly into your Compression Valve. That’s a serious a problem…” Week Three: Over-Promise and Under-Deliver. Master the technique of promising to complete the job in three weeks under budget, then actually delivering it in three months at double the original estimate. This session explains how to set up customer expectations, then slowly chip away at their false hope by routinely arriving late, leaving early and complaining about vital parts being on back order. Participants break into “Plausibility Groups” to compile a list of credible-sounding excuses. Want to spend the day drinking? Learn to say, “My truck wouldn’t start” with a straight face. Masters candidates learn how to get the client to pay for a new engine for your truck. Week Four: Over-Billing. This session equips you with a glossary of indecipherable construction-sounding terms to assist in padding your final bill. Easily transform a $50 service charge for shutting a valve into a $795 invoice for Pressure-Balancing the Discharge Flow to repair the Hy-dronic Shutoff Receptor. For an additional $49.95, you’ll go home with a three-ring binder filled with dozens of highly technical flow charts and electrical grid diagrams which have nothing to do with your actual proj-ect, easily attachable to your invoice to confuse your customer.


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MOVIEREVIEWS

Reviews of movies currently playing

at Stanwood cinemas by local

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BUTTERED POPCORN MOVIE REVIEWSWith Scott Slater

Back from a short Thanksgiving break.

JUSTIC LEAGUE.I don’t know why I watched this movie. I suppose I thought it would be like Wonder Woman with Israeli actress Gal Gadot. I kind of en-joyed that film. Justice League on the other hand was slow and bor-ing for an adult and had bad CG (computer graphics) but it’s a good kid movie. In my case the best thing about the movie was the end. That couldn’t come fast enough because I downed a large orange soda and refused to leave until the film was over. That was the lon-gest 30 minutes of my life.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESSI expected this to be as good as the original and because it had a few A-rated actors. Johnny Depp makes a brief appearance as a live guy then as a dead guy. Johnny’s finances are a wreck so it’s understandable why he took this short role. This poor film was so slow I ate my popcorn in slow-motion. No matter how bad a movie is I stay to get my money’s worth. At the 30 minute mark I wished I had been the murder victim. Again I downed a large orange soda. Apparently my memory is short. Even though I didn’t care for the film you might. It does have some pretty good visuals. If you need to take a 45 minute break you won’t miss anything.

WONDERI sort of knew what to expect but I like Julia Roberts and Owen Wil-son and thought the film would be fun. The film follows the theme you’d expect: kid gets bullied then makes a friend then is voted best kid in school. It’s a great movie for kids’ eight to eleven. Plus they can down five large sodas and not feel threatened. Take the chil-dren to see the film if it still plays.

Remember: Star Wars the Last Jedi has an early premiere December 14th at 7:10pm. Get there early.


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Linda Oppegaard and family.

DID YOU KNOW?

Restaurants can sing ‘Happy Birth-day’ now because

the copyrights claims are now

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Judge George H. King ruled that

a copyright filed in 1935, granted only the rights

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SUGAR COOKIESPeppermint sugar cookies, dipped in white chocolate, sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies!

INGREDIENTS: 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; /2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 1 c. unsalted butter, softened; 1 lg. whole egg; 1 lg. egg yolk; 1 tsp va-nilla extract; 3/4 tsp. peppermint extract; 2 1/2 c. white chocolate chips; 2 T. shortening; 1/3 c. peppermint candies or candy canes, finely crushed

DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. 2. COOKIES: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar until combined; set aside. 3. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together sugar and but-ter until combined. Add 1 whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla and pepper-mint extracts; beat until combined. With mixer set on low speed slowly pour in dry ingredients, when the dough starts to come together, stop the mixer and scrape down the sides and bottom. Continue to beat until just combined. 4. Scoop out 1 1/2 table-spoons of dough at a time and roll into a balls. Transfer 8 dough balls to a prepared baking sheet and space 2-inches apart. Keep remaining dough balls chilled until ready to bake. 5. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, cookies should appear slightly under-baked. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for several minutes on the baking sheet, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 6. WHITE CHOCO-LATE: Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl; Heat in the microwave on 50% power for 20 second inter-vals, stirring well between intervals, until the chocolate is melted and smooth 7. Dip cooled cookies half way into white chocolate; allow excess chocolate to run back into the bowl, gently scraping the bottom of the cookie along edge of the bowl. Transfer cookies to wax or parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with pep-permint bits.

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CRANBERRY ORANGE SHORTBREAD COOKIESThese sweet, buttery, cranberry orange shortbread cookies are sure to be a holiday favorite with your family and friends!

INGREDIENTS: 1 c butter, softened; 3/4 c. granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1 tsp. almond extract; Zest of 1 orange; 2T. fresh orange juice; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 c. dried cranberries, fine-ly chopped

DIRECTIONS: 1. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an elec-tric stand mixer, fitted with a whisk attachment and beat on me-dium-low speed until smooth and creamy. Add almond extract, orange zest and juice. 2. Slowly add flour, stopping and scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Add cranberries, mix until just combined. 3. Use your hands to knead the dough until it comes to-gether to form a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into two disks, wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1hour. 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. 5. Place a dough disk between 2 sheets of parchment paper; roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a 2 1/2-inch fluted or round cookie cutter to cut shapes. Repeat with the second dough disk. 6. Place the unbaked cookies on the prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just be-ginning to turn golden around the edges. Do not over bake! 7. Let cookies cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack. Let cool completely. 8. Store cookies in an airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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FREE Workshop: Rain Gardens for Rural Properties December th. 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at Arlington Co-op Supply; 121 South Olym-pic Avenue, Arlington. To register, visit http://snohomishcd.org/events-workshops/2017/12/9/rain-gardens-for-rural-properties or contact Kathryn at 425-377-7024 | [email protected].

Is it time to try Yoga? Enjoy clear instruction in a beautiful, safe and calm environment on Camano Island at Terry’s Corner. All lev-els welcome, 24 classes each week, open schedule, all teachers are certified and experienced. Open 7 days. New Day Spa right next door. movement arts.com 360-629-9100 Karate & Taekwondo at Northwest School of Martial Arts! Open enrollment, fun for all ages! Our programs emphasize respect, self-defense, confidence, self-discipline, exercise, leadership, and focus. Call 629-4341 or visit nwschoolofmartialarts.com for sched-ule & prices. Find Your Ancestors! FREE ongoing workshop, Tues. 10am-noon, and Wed. 6:30-8pm, LDS Church, 795 Ell Rd, Camano Island. The workshop will close Dec. 19th, and will reopen on Tues. Jan. 9th.”

Stanwood Camano Arts Guild presents a new slate of exciting art classes for 2018. Mosaics, Drawing, Watercolor and Oil Paint-ing, Acrylic and Mixed medium classes. See our website for details (www.stanwoodcamanoarts.com), or call 360-629-2787 for more information. All classes will be held in the Art Center at A Guilded Gallery. Sign up now to reserve your spot.

Robotics class: Thursdays at Davis Place teen Center at 9612 271st St NW, Stanwood. Class is free but we have limited spots. Sign up online at www.stanwoodcamanoresources.org/lego-robotics.html.

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In the win-ter-based movie

Frozen (2013), there is a scene

where two townsmen debate whether to stack

firewood bark up or bark down. This refers to an actual debate in Finland that was sparked in 2013 after a 12-hour TV program on firewood aired.


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Excerpts taken from the

“Stanwood Story”, written

for theStanwood News

by Alice Essex.

With the 1906 push to progress along the stilly, came organiza-tions of the Stanwood Branch of the Snohomish Horticulture So-ciety, which held its first big meeting in the Peoples’ Union Hall near the depot. President W. H. Paulhamus of the Puyallup Valley Grower’s Association and the State Horticulture Association was the principal speaker and forecast a new epoch ahead for farmers. Local growers demonstrated their know-how that fall, with dis-plays of turnips that weighed 20 pounds and reached 34 inches in diameter, potatoes that weighed 2 pounds each and a cabbage head that tipped the scales to 14 pounds. There was also a bumper harvest of pears, pumpkins, berries, oats, and even grapes. Good roads were another major concern and meetings of the Northwest Good Roads Club were greeted with enthusiasm, except by the chronic grumblers, who didn’t want better roads because they would bring more automobiles, said the Tidings. Conrad Lien was president of the Stanwood club; other clubs were organized in Florence and Norman. The organized effort apparently paid off in the district, where 65 miles of roads were built, stumped, graded, graveled and/or, repaired in two years, including 1906. July 1906 also marked the beginning of construction of the Thom-le Bridge near Florence. TheContract was awarded to the Puget Sound Bridge & Dredging Com-pany of Seattle on a bid of$14,980. Specifications called for a 220-foot span with a center tu-bular cement pier to support the draw, which was designed for an 84-foot clearing when opened. The bridge was to replace the lower ferry across the Stillagua-mish, which was operating at a point near the planned location of new street areas. During the two years previous to this time, ferry traffic had been clocked and showed an average of 100 teams per day, 3,000 teams per month or 36,000 per year besides pedestrians, bikes and automobiles. When the Evangelical Lutheran Church on Camano Island was dedicated on July 13, 1906, as many as 56 teams were clocked on the lower ferry, headed for the special event. Some 600 persons were said to have attended, including practically all Islanders. Rev. L. C. Foss, president of the Pacific District of the Pacific Synod, was assisted in the ceremonies by the local pastor, Rev. H. M. Tjernagel, and six visiting pastors. July 1906 was also a memorable date for the Stanwood Post Of-fice. It was enlarged and became an international money order of-fice. The salary of Postmaster D. Carl Pearson was upped to $1,100 yearly and he was given an assistant. Proceeds for the fiscal year, which had ended the previous April, exceeded $2,100. Rumors of a big steel plant, to be established three miles from town at Port Susan, caused the gig business excitement of the year. The plant to be built by James H. Moore and Associates, would em-ploy 4,000 men and would be located between Lake Martha and Lake Cushman, just west of Lake Goodwin. According to a Seattle newspaper story of September 1906, the proposed plant was practically a certainty for Port Susan. Herb Conners, owner of 7,000acres, had already donated 1,000 acres for the site. The Port Susan Logging Company, presently operating on the land, would be through within three years when construction was scheduled to begin. What happened remains a mystery, as did the steel plan, which never became a reality in this area.

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