2013 Let's Get Acquainted AA

Let’s Get Acquainted Meet Your Friends and Neighbors in Anacortes Businesses

Special Supplement to the Anacortes American & Fidalgo This Week

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September 2013

Voted 2010 & 2011 Best rentals service in Anacortes

Front row (left to right): Steve McLean, Stacy Warner, Tracy Peterson-Foy, Carol Van Iterson, Karen Berlandi, Kay Springer.

Back row (left to right): Eileen Hebert, Diana Jordan-New, Colleen Capasso, Vicki Long.

Carl, Marie, Jeff & Geo

Bank of the Pacific

Island Rentals • EXCAVATORS & TRACTORS

• PARTY SUPPLIES

• LAWN & GARDEN

• SERVICE & REPAIR

• TRAILERS & COMPRESSORS • HAND & POWER TOOLS 2615 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-3161

Conveniently located in downtown Anacortes for all your banking needs.

801 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 (360) 588-9383 • BankofthePacific.com

Erin Yount, Owner

Amanda Alford and Curtis & Nicoline Payne

Le Crema Cakes Be pampered in our elegant coffee house and pastry bakery, an unforgettable rich and deliciously sweet experience! Also serving gourmet espresso liqueur concoctions, micro brews, wines and champagne cocktails.

913 6th Street Anacortes Located next to Post Office 360.299.CAKE (2253) www.lecremacakes.blogspot.com

If you are looking to make a change, please consider banking with us.

We’re committed to our Customers, our Communities, and our Employees with Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty and Professionalism.

6am-8pm Mon - Thurs 6am-10pm Fri - Sat 6am-5pm Sun

Curtis Payne Insurance Agency 3110 Commercial Ave. Ste. 104 Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-9578

• HOME/AUTO PACKAGE DISCOUNTS • AGE 50+ DISCOUNTS • NON-SMOKER DISCOUNTS • IMMEDIATE BINDER FOR FIRE POLICY TO CLOSE ESCROW • TERM LIFE • UNIVERSAL LIFE • KEOGH • IRAS • ANNUITIES • AUTO LOANS • UMBRELLAS

Auto • Home • Life • Boat • Commercial

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INDEX of Advertisers Alice Bohnker Insurance ......................... 6

Curtis Payne Insurance Agency .............. 2

Allstate Insurance Services ..................... 4

Edward Jones - Gary Thramer ................ 6

Anacortes Heath and Nutrition .............. 5

Fidalgo DanceWorks .............................. 4

Anacortes Hearing Center ..................... 4

Flooring Connections International ........ 5

Bank of the Pacific ................................. 2

Island Eye Physicians ............................. 4

Bubba Sudz Car Wash ............................ 7

Island Rentals ........................................ 2

Burton Jewelers ..................................... 3

Le Crema Cakes ..................................... 2

Publisher:

Jack Darnton, jdarnton@goanacortes.com

Advertising Director:

Mark Dobie, mdobie@skagitpublishing.com

Display Advertising Manager:

Deb Bundy, dbundy@skagitpublishing.com

Advertising Operations:

Holly Chadwick, Fawn Floyd, Jody Hendrix, Julia Matylinski, Dana Perry, Karen Sheppard

Scott Richards Insurance ........................ 6 Soroptomist International of Anacortes . 5 State Farm Insurance - Michael Mast ...... 5 Upstage Boutique & Men’s Store ........... 6 CONTEST Entry Form ............................ 8

Design & Layout: Julia Matylinski Advertising Consultants: Stephanie Harper, sharper@skagitpublishing.com Abby Jackson, ajackson@skagitpublishing.com Danielle Koagel, dkoagel@skagitpublishing.com Tina Pullar, tpullar@skagitpublishing.com Kathy Schultz, kschultz@skagitpublishing.com Katie Sundermeyer, ksundermeyer@skagitpublishing.com Paul Tinnon, ptinnon@skagitpublishing.com John Williams, jwilliams@skagitpublishing.com

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SKAGIT PUBLISHING SKAGIT PUBLISHING

1215 Anderson Road Mount Vernon, WA 98274 360.424.3251 • Fax 360.424.5300

ANACORTES AMERICAN 901 6th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 goanacortes.com

©2013 Skagit Publishing, all rights reserved.

ewelers since 1930

Bringing You Beautiful Jewelry Since 1930 Philip & Douglas Burton, Pam, Kevin, Lynn, Letty, Charles Yousling (Not pictured, Joy Gardner)

Burton Jewelers

Family owned and operated since 1930, we are a complete jewelry store featuring • Custom Jewelry Design and Expert Jewelry Repair In-House

• Appraisals for Insurance and Estate/Fair Market Value

• Designer Engagement and Wedding Rings

• Quality Swiss Watches and Watch Repair

• Certified Exquisite Canadian Diamonds

• Extensive Fine Table and Barware Selection

• Unique Colored Gemstones and Complete Birthstone Selection

• Over 200 years of helpful staff experience!

7th & Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA. 98221

360-293-6469

Open 9:30-5:30 Monday-Saturday

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FIDALGO DANCE WORKS Anacortes in motion Holly Kennedy, Au.D and Lindsay Andrich

Anacortes Hearing Center At Anacortes Hearing Center, we care about your hearing and your quality of life. We are proud to provide our community with professional hearing healthcare.

• COMPLETE HEARING EVALUATIONS • HEARING AID SALES • PROFESSIONAL CLEANING & REPAIRS • PROGRAMMING ADJUSTMENTS

3202 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA. 98221 360-588-1956

Toll Free: 1-866-588-1956 www.AnacortesHearing.com Open Mon – Fri 10:00 - 5:00

Fidalgo Danceworks Fidalgo DanceWorks is a nonprofit school of dance serving Anacortes, the San Juan Islands, and the Skagit Valley. With more than 60 classes each week in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hiphop, preschool combos, dance conditioning, and a class for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, we offer a well-rounded curriculum for students of all ages, including many classes for adults. We also feature three dance concerts each year for the Anacortes community as well as open workshops with dance luminaries. For more information, visit fidalgodanceworks.org. Ballet, Modern, Jazz, HipHop, Tap Classes for dancers of all ages 901 Third Street, Anacortes, WA • 360.299.8447 • dance@fidalgodanceworks.org

Tamara Willis Ruth Boschma Kenneth Ellis, MD and Linda Brown, MD board certified ophthalmologists provide compassionate comprehensive eye care offering a wide range of services.

Island Eye Physicians & Surgeons

1213 24th Street Anacortes, WA. 98221 360-293-2020 800-300-1609

Anacortes Insurance Services, Inc. (360) 293-8441

Left to right: Tamara Willis, Ruth Boschma and Kelly Bowden

Kenneth Ellis, MD and Linda Brown, MD

• Routine exams • Specialized treatments for cataract, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration.

Kelly Bowden

• Advanced diagnostic equipment • Cataract surgery, laser surgery and eyelid surgery.

• Full service optical shop offering the highest quality lenses and eyewear.

1007 15th Street Anacortes tamarawillis@allstate.com Putting our community in good hands for over 25 years. © 2011 Allstate Insurance Company.

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Voted “Best Thrift Shop” and “Most Community Minded” Nicole Schmidt, Shelley Mendoza, Michael Mast, Lisa Cook, Erin David

Soroptimist International of Anacortes We appreciate all the wonderful donations and support the community has given us over the past year, which enables us to give back to the community in many ways. We look forward to continuing to serve the women, girls and families in our community!

Michael Mast Insurance

• AUTO

• THRIFT SHOP • HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT • SCHOLARSHIPS

1107 3rd St., PO Box 654 • PROGRAMS Anacortes WA 98221 (360) 293-7251 • www.soroptimistanacortes.org

• HOME Thank you to all our current policy holders and thank you to my excellent staff.

• LIFE • LONG TERM CARE • AUTO LOANS

2705 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-4561

Flooring

Flooring

Anacortes Health and Nutrition

• CDS

Don, Maryke, Allyson, Tom & Hannah

Anacortes Health and Nutrition

• • • Check out our low prices! 100’s of • items discounted every day! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Your health is our • priority...naturally!

Standing: Jerry Zwiers, Olin Edwards; Seated: Julia Powell, Terry Zwiers

HUGE VITAMIN SUPPLY HERBS HOMEOPATHICS COSMETICS NUTRITION BOOKS BRING IN THIS AD FOR A 10% DISCOUNT!

Corner of 7th & O St. Anacortes, WA. 98221 360-293-8849 • Since 1965 • 9-6 Mon - Fri • 10-6 Sat - Sun

Flooring Connections International We have DOUBLED our warehouse showroom to 5,000 sf and brought in more product & displays to choose from!

Solid and engineered hardwood, vinyl, laminate floor, natural stone, tile & carpet.

360-588-WOOD (9663) • www.FlooringConnectionsInc.com 9019 Molly Ln • PO Box 957 • Anacortes, WA

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September 2013

Stop By & Let’s Get Acquainted!

Alice Bohnker Insurance Services, LLC Health Insurance for Employers and Individuals (all ages) Alice Bohnker (with Belle & Kit)

L-R Cletha Sala, Sherri Bitterman, Brandy Burr, Cathy Burnel, Scot Buchanan.

Alice Bohnker Insurance Services, LLC Finding the right coverage for you in the current marketplace and in the new Washington Healthplan Finder!

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MEDICAL DENTAL LIFE VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE PLANS

2517-B Commercial Ave. Anacortes WA 98221 alice@alicebohnkerinsurance.com (360) 588-8302 • www.alicebohnkerinsurance.com

Scott Richards Insurance Serving the Region Since 1951

HOME • AUTO • BOAT • BUSINESS • LIFE (360) 293-5158

2517 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 www.ScottRichards.com

Member SIPC

WE LOVE HELPING YOU ACCESSORIZE YOUR NEW OUTFIT! Anne Smith & Gunilla Wold

Left to right: Gary L. Thramer, Financial Advisor; Hollie Brand, Sr. Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones

GARY L. THRAMER,

AAMS®

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Upstage Boutique and Men’s Store

Have you saved enough for retirement?

How long will your savings last while in retirement?

Call to schedule a time to talk.

We’re getting a facelift...

Watch our progress.

Celebrating over 35 years!

812 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 (360) 293-5567 • www.edwardjones.com

520 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA. 98221 360-293-9888 • Open 9:30-5:30 Monday-Saturday, Sunday 12-4

• COLUMBIA • WOOLRICH • TRIBAL

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BUBBA SUDZ USED CARS Clean, Quality Cars • FAMILY OWNED AND

• TRADE • BUY • SELL

OPERATED SINCE 1990 • WE USE EARTH-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS • AUTO & SELF-SERVE CAR WASH • WASH & VACUUM • FULL DETAILING AVAILABLE

Left to right: Lucas German, Joe German, Michael Curtis, Andres Saltero, Nick Smale.

3216 Commercial Ave. • Anacortes • 360-293-3059

SKAGITVISITOR

A resource for visito

A resource for visitors and newcomers.

Events & Activities • Recreation • Community Profiles • Maps

skagitvisitor.com

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Win a $200 Gift Certificate good at any participating “Let’s Get Acquainted” business!

Identify the 12 people in the photos below. (All are found within this publication!) Write their names and businesses next to the matching number on the entry form. Return your entry to the Anacortes American office at 901 Sixth Street by 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

The person with the most correct answers will win the $200 gift certificate!

In the event of a tie, a drawing will be held to select a winner. The winner will be announced in the September 25 issue of the Anacortes American.

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Contest Entry Form One entry per person. Decision of the Anacortes American contest judge is final.

Employees of Anacortes American and their families are not eligible. No purchase necessary. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013.

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Let’s Get Acquainted 2013 Bring, send, or fax your entry to:

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Anacortes American 901 6th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221 Fax: 360.293.5000