2012 Let's Get Acquainted - Anacortes

Meet Your Friends and Neighbors in Anacortes Businesses

You Could Win a $200 Gift Certificate Good at Any Participating Business! See Page 8.

Special Supplement to the Anacortes American & Fidalgo This Week

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Amanda Alford and Curtis & Nicoline Payne

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

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Pictured: Dr. Alethea Fleming, Naturopathic Physician

• 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

Vital Aging Clinic Treating illness, cultivating wellness.

Dr. Fleming, ND, is committed to providing whole-person compassionate care to adults.

She believes a physician’s role is to teach patients about positive health choices and empower patients to reach their health goals.

• ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AGES 18-110.

• HOUSE CALLS

1015 6th Street, Suite 108 AVAILABLE Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 (360) 630-3022 • www.vitalagingclinic.com

Barrett Financial, Ltd. “We discover what is important to our clients and tailor wealth plans that help them achieve their life goals”.

Barrett Financial has been providing caring service to their clients for 25 years.

1019 Q Ave, Suite 1, Anacortes, WA. 98221 360-293-6287 • www.BarrettFinancialLtd.com Standing: Patrick Barrett, Carolyn Howe. Seated: Genevieve Cox

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INDEX of Advertisers Allstate Insurance Services .......................... 7

Chandler’s Square ....................................... 5

Soroptomist International of Anacortes ....... 4

Anacortes Heath and Nutrition ................... 4

Creative Cabinets ........................................ 5

Sebo’s Hardware ......................................... 6

Anacortes Hearing Center ........................... 7

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

Bank of the Pacific ...................................... 6

Edward Jones - Gary Thramer ..................... 4

Barrett Financial, Ltd. .................................. 2

H2O ............................................................ 4

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

Kenneth Killpack DDS ................................. 5

Vital Aging Clinic ......................................... 2

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

Scott Richards Insurance ............................. 5

CONTEST Entry Form .................................... 8

Publisher: Jack Darnton, jdarnton@goanacortes.com Advertising Director: Mark Dobie Display Advertising Manager: Deb Bundy, dbundy@skagitpublishing.com Advertising Operations Manager: Sarah Hickman Advertising Operations: Katie Erickson, Fawn Floyd, Jody Hendrix, Dana Perry, Karen Sheppard, Patricia Stowell

Tracys .......................................................... 6 Upstage Boutique & Men’s Store ................ 6

Design & Layout: Fawn Floyd Advertising Consultants: Stephanie Harper, sharper@skagitpublishing.com Abby Jackson, ajackson@skagitpublishing.com Staci May, smay@skagitpublishing.com Michelle O’Donnell, modonnell@skagitpublishing.com Kathy Schultz, kschultz@skagitpublishing.com Katie Sundermeyer, ksundermeyer@skagitpublishing.com Paul Tinnon, ptinnon@skagitpublishing.com John Williams, jwilliams@skagitpublishing.com

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 ©2012 Skagit Publishing, all rights reserved.

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ewelers since 1930

Bringing You Beautiful Jewelry Since 1930 Douglas Burton, Philip Burton, Charles Yousling, Lynn, Pam, Letty, Kevin (not pictured Carolyn and Patricia).

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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Anacortes Health and Nutrition STOP BY & LET’S GET ACQUAINTED! Courtney, Maryke, Don & Tom

Anacortes Health and Nutrition

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

HUGE VITAMIN SUPPLY HERBS HOMEOPATHICS COSMETICS NUTRITION BOOKS

priority...naturally!

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

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!

• THRIFT SHOP • HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT • SCHOLARSHIPS

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

Member SIPC

Left to right: Joanne Craig, Stacy O’Hagan, Stacy Martin, Lisa Rhoades, David Tisinger, Lindsay Osborne, Joshua Roddy, Allen Rhoades, Rick Star, Dan Kingen, Tony and Piper Mayo, Rich Frein, Steve Kube, Alex Wray, Tyler Aldridge.

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

Edward Jones

H2O

Have you saved enough for retirement?

How long will your savings last while in retirement?

Call to schedule a time to talk.

• 24 CRAFT BEER HANDLES H20 is Anacortes’ newest restaurant and club • UNIQUE COCKTAILS downtown on the waterfront. They feature an amazing USING HOUSE MADE selection of craft cocktails using unique house infused LIQUORS liquors, twenty four micro handles (the most craft beer • LIVE MUSIC & DANCE anywhere in Skagit County), live music and dancing FLOOR

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

314 Commercial Ave., Anacortes, WA (360) 755-3956 • anacortesh2o.com

GARY L. THRAMER,

AAMS®

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

and a full menu. For more information and a complete • FULL MENU menu and events calendar visit anacortesH20.com

OPEN EVERYDAY AT 11AM MONDAY - THURSDAY UNTIL 11PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY UNTIL 1AM

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Kenneth Killpack DDS For every Style, Home & Budget

Back Row Left to right: Kelly Kaeding, Angela Norton, Cathy Lavine Front Row Left to right: Dr. Russ Borneman, Dr. Ken Killpack

Middle Row Left to Right: Carla Witham, Tom Jenkins

Kenneth Killpack DDS

We offer safe mercury removal in an environmentally friendly location

• CEREC 3D TECHNOLOGY: allowing for permanent crowns in one day • METAL FREE DENTISTRY, including partials and bridges

1218 29th St Suite A Anacortes, WA 98221 360.293.8451

• BIOCOMPATIBILITY TESTING: to identify the most compatible materials for each patient individually • MICROSCOPIC ANALYSIS of periodontal pathogens

Jennifer Aipperspach & Colleen Case

Creative Cabinets With over 30 years of combined experience, we know cabinets inside & out!

We invest time in your project!

• FULL SHOWROOM DISPLAYS • 5 CABINET LINES TO FIT ANY BUDGET • MANY UNIQUE COUNTERTOP CHOICES

1014 11th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 360-588-8828 • www.mycreativecabinets.com

Stop By & Let’s Get Acquainted!

HOME • AUTO • BOAT • BUSINESS • LIFE

Leah and Walter at our ‘Senior’ Prom!

Left to right: Mike Keller, Kristen Danner, Sherri Bitterman, Scot Buchanan

Come Join the Fun at Chandler’s Square Retirement living doesn’t have to be boring... Offering the best in INDEPENDENT LIVING (with a little help when you need it!)

• INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING

1300 “O” Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221 (360) 293-1300 • www.chandlersquare.com

Scott Richards Insurance Serving the Region Since 1951

(360) 293-5158

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

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

Tracys’ sales team shown with Bob

Tracys Retirement Sale going on at Tracys.

Bob will be retiring soon, but the store will remain in operation.

• 32 YEARS OF SERVICE • EKORNES DEALER • DESIGN STAFF &

Upstage Boutique and Men’s Store For over 34 years Upstage Boutique has been offering a great selection of clothing and accessories for women & men.

• COLUMBIA • WOOLRICH • TRIBAL

DELIVERY 1920 Commercial Ave. • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 (360) 293-8444 • www.tracysfurniture.com

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

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

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

Left Graham, Mike, Josh, Sheila, Mike,Mike, Rod, Rod, Kari and Left to to right: right: Graham, Mike,Larry, Larry,Danny, Danny, Josh , Sheila, KariJohn. and John.

Bank of the Pacific

Sebo’s Hardware

At Bank of the Pacific we are committed to Our Communities, Our Customers and Our Employees with Teamwork, Integrity, Honesty and Professionalism. Please visit us at the Anacortes branch and let us help you with all of your banking needs.

• TEAMWORK • INTEGRITY • HONESTY • PROFESSIONALISM

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

• FRIENDLY CUSTOMER

We are your full line hardware & rental SERVICE service. We offer exceptional service and you’ll always find free popcorn & coffee.

• CONVENIENT Our staff will see to it that your questions LOCATION are promptly answered & our factory trained personnel are always updating our training.

1102 Commercial Ave. Anacortes, WA 98221-4112 (360) 293-4575 • www.sebos.com

• LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

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Tamara Willis Ruth Boschma Kelly Bowden

Holly Kennedy, Au.D and Lindsay Aldrich

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BUBBA SUDZ USED CARS Clean, Quality Cars • FAMILY OWNED FOR 22 YEARS

• TRADE • BUY • SELL

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

3216 Commercial Ave. • Anacortes • 360-293-3059 Left to right: Lucas German, Joe German, Michael Curtis, Andres Saltero, Nick Smale.

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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 6th Street by 5pm Wednesday, September 12th.

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 19th 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 12, 2012.

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Let’s Get Acquainted 2012 Bring, send, or fax your entry to:

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