Those who work behind the scenes will be honored for their good and generous deeds at the Stanwood Foundation Philanthropist Breakfast.
The program is planned for 8 a.m. Feb. 6 at Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center Hall, 27108 102nd Ave. NW in Stanwood.
Graham Kerr, author and television show host, will speak.
It’s free, but don’t hesitate to make a donation. The group will announce the Philanthropist of the Year, from a virtual who’s who of the Stanwood and Camano area, including:
The family of Robert and Marion Nicholas, founders of Stanwood Hardware, longtime community supporters. Their philanthropic nature continues with sons Jack and Walt, who own Stanwood Hardware.
Jeannie Ovenell, one of the founders of the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank, 30-year volunteer and fundraiser.
Greg and Irene Stewart, quiet supporters of organizations and folks in need.
Karen Hamalainen and Sandra Worthington, daughters of Muriel and Lee Risk, who made it possible for the state to purchase the land for Cama Beach State Park.
Reserve a spot at breakfast by Monday, by e-mailing info@s-caf.org or calling 360-629-6878.
Our economy is in the pits these days, but if you need a tractor, you need a tractor.
Learn what to look for Saturday at the 2009 Country Living Expo/Cattlemen’s WinterSchool 2009 at Stanwood High School.
Almost 700 folks have registered for more than 100 classes and to hear 64 speakers.
Learn how to make cheese or soap, or how to correctly prune a fruit tree.
“This is a popular event and it’s not just for the small-scale farmers and ranchers,” said Joan DeVries, Master Livestock Advisor Program assistant with Washington State University Skagit County Extension. “It has something of interest for anyone associated with country living including the urban backyard gardener.”
All day there will be a trade show and those registered get a smoked prime rib lunch.
There were contented sighs Sunday in Arlington.
And burps.
The Stillaguamish Senior Center Chicken Dinner is back. The monthly meal was put on hold several months ago but the chicken has returned, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.
Karen Kay, Volunteer Program Coordinator, said she heard happy comments after the meal.
“The regulars were so glad to have the chicken dinner back,” Kay said. “There were new people who said ‘We heard how good your chicken is and couldn’t wait to see for ourselves.’ “
Some said it was the best chicken dinner they ever had.
Proud mother Betty Sehlke called to tell us about her son, Jerry Sehlke.
Jerry Sehlke, 51, probably learned a few lessons about water when Silvana flooded through the years. He grew up there and graduated from Arlington High School and recently was named president of the American Water Resources Association.
He earned both a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in entomology from Washington State University. He also has a master’s degree in hydrology from the University of Idaho and is working there on a doctorate in water resources.
Sehlke has worked on many AWRA technical committees the past 20 years to improve water management in our country. He graduated from Arlington High School and said he looks forward to a attending a water conference in October in Turkey.
Columnist Kristi O’Harran: 425-339-3451, oharran@heraldnet.com
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