Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) 
• Great Northwest Glass Quest (https://thegreatnwglassquest.com/) 
• Nerd Buzzed Podcast (https://bit.ly/2SrhOW1) 
• Everett Community College (http://www.everettcc.edu/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Find out a little bit about Marcus 
• When did Marcus move to this area? 
• He started a painting business with his friend out of High school 
• How did he get started with working with his dad? 
• What did he go to college for? 
• Why did he end up quitting it? 
• Marcus started with with grunt work in his dad’s shop 
• What are the major differences in glass blowing as an art form? 
• Why are mistakes or first runs of new products so special to Marcus? 
• How did comics play a part in his artist journey? 
• How long did him and his friend do the Podcast? 
• What was the focus of the Podcast? 
• We get into a little bit of nerd talk 
• Marcus gives me some homework :) 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Juniper Beach 
• Tyee Grocery (https://www.tyeefarms.com/tyee-grocery/) 
• Ale Spike (https://alespike.com/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) 
• Great Northwest Glass Quest (https://thegreatnwglassquest.com/) 
• Dave Chihuly (https://www.chihuly.com/) 
• Making of the Glass Floats (https://bit.ly/2H0zkv1) 
• The Gilded Gallery (https://stanwoodcamanoart.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Grew up in Lake Washington area 
• Went to Everett Community College briefly before starting up with a glass blowing company 
• Mark saw a special on Dave Chihuly 
• Then got started with a company doing grunt work 
• But eventually, they began showing him the ropes 
• Mark explains the process of glass blowing 
• He also explains how he’s not full of “hot air” 😛 
• What were the biggest pieces Mark has ever made? 
• Mark talks about what made him decide to go out on his own 
• He and his son, Marcus, both learn from each other. 
• Where was the first glass quest Mark made floats for? 
• How did Mark get Glass Quest Started? 
• What is one of Mark’s most memorable experiences of Glass Quest. 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)  
• Matzke Sculpture Garden (http://www.matzkefineart.com/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Northwest University (https://www.northwestu.edu/) 
• NAMM (https://www.namm.org/) 
• Matthew West (Song Writer and Singer) (https://matthewwest.com/) 
• https://www.providentlabelgroup.com/

Key Points of Interest:

• What things does Leanna miss the most about this area? 
• Leanna started showing horses and doing horse events 
• She was homeschooled growing up, and ended up going to Northwest University after graduating 
• This is where she studied Music and Business degree 
• How did she get her break in music? 
• What the beginning of this adventure look like? 
• What was it like for Leanna to be in writing room with two experienced artist? 
• Leanna and her sister were able to go on the first tour together 
• They have continued to be roommates over in Nashville 
• Leanna just signed label deal with Provident Music Group 
• Her new radio single releases in February 
• Leanna talks about the inspiration behind her new single, Funeral 
• Where does Leanna see herself in the next few years? 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Iverson Beach (https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/iverson-spit) 
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Cookie Mill (https://www.cookiemillstanwood.com/) 
• Stanwood Movie Theater 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Ranch Drive-in (https://bit.ly/36m3YJx) 

Key Points of Interest:

• When did Jim move to Camano Island? 
• How did Jim and Vince meet? 
• When did Vince come to Camano Island? 
• Hear what Camano was like back in the 1950’s 
• Jim and Vince would run around all over their little area of Camano Island 
• Jim’s Dad worked with the predecessor to the Washington State Ferry 
• What were some of the things two boys got up to in the woods of Camano? 
• How much did Vince’s Parent have to put down on their property? 
• What was a pastime they did on the beach with the family? 
• How did Vince get to know my dad? 
• Hear a little bit about Farmer Terry, whom Terry’s Corner is named after 
• Hear about the adventures of strawberry picking and roguing spinach 
• Also find out of some of the really old folks that used to characterize Camano Island 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Driftwood Shores 
• English Boom (https://www.camanoislandinfo.com/english-boom-historical-park-1) 
• Camano Country Club Beach 3 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://www.cornell.edu/
• https://www.boeing.com/
• Camano Pumpkin Project (https://www.camanopumpkinproject.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• How did the Kristoferson’s end up on Camano Island? 
• Kristoferson Dairy brought pasteurization to the Northwest 
• Kris’s great grandfather purchased a huge amount of land including the land of that Camaloch, Kristoferson Farm, all of the way down to Triangle Cove 
• After clearing the land for the barns and completing them, passed away from pernicious anemia 
• The farm was eventually passed down to Kris’ grandfather after the two elder brothers of his passed away 
• He took over the Dairy Business during that time 
• How did the land eventually get split up into Camaloch and the other places? 
• The land was originally 1200 acres! 
• We get a glimpse of Camano back in the old days 
• Why did Kris’ father quit working for the dairy business? 
• Kris ended up going to a university back east 
• What was the degree he pursued? 
• What are some of the places that Kris worked in this field? 
• Where did Kris go after Boeing? 
• When did he transition back to the Farm 
• Who was one of the more famous “tenants” that stayed at the Kristoferson Farm? 
• All five of his siblings are on the board of Kristoferson Farm 
• Where did the idea of Canopy Tours NW come from? 
• What does Kris see as the future of Kristoferson Farm? 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Camano Plaza (https://www.camanoplaza-iga.com/) 
• Kristoferson Farm (https://kristofersonfarm.com/) 
• Canopy Tours NW (https://canopytoursnw.com/) 
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Arrowhead Ranch (https://arrowheadranchcamano.com/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Kraus Manufacturing (http://www.krausemanufacturing.com/) 
• Janicki Industries (https://www.janicki.com/) 
• Jessica McCready Podcast (https://camanocommons.com/ep2/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• I was adopted, but from where? 
• Where was my family originally from? 
• When did we move up here? 
• How was it growing up homeschooled? 
• Where was my favorite place to hang out on Camano? 
• What was the island like when we first moved here? 
• When did Camano Island Coffee Roasters get started? 
• What was my first job in the business? And what caused me to move into a different career for a time? 
• What career did I end up going into? 
• Hear how I was able to get married earlier then expected 🙂 
• What were the main differences between mine and my wife’s upbringing 
• What is my least favorite dishes? 
• How was that never made again in my household? 
• After leaving Krause Manufacturing, I joined up with Janicki Industries 
• Eventually, we moved to Charleston, SC for 8 months 
• How did I eventually join the family business? 
• What was the most important thing in me joining up with the family business? 
• What was my first project I jumped on? 
• Where was it located? 
• How did I get started with Camano Commons Marketplace? 
• Who was one of my mentors in event planning? 
• Why did I start this podcast? 
• Also, I talk about how Ananda Farms has been so supportive of this complex 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Utsalady Beach 
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Four Winds Society (https://thefourwinds.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Find out how long Kara has been on Camano, and what is going on with Movement Arts Studio 
• Kara has been running Movement Arts Studio for 21 years 
• She is passing the baton of Movement Arts Studio to Carol Mason as of January 1st, 2020 
• Find out a little bit about Carol Mason, and why she is perfect for taking over here 
• We also hear about Kara’s history with Yoga. 
• Movement Arts Studio got started in 1998 in a barn in Arlington 
• Hear how Kara got started on Camano Island 
• Where did they move from Arlington to Stanwood? 
• Why did they eventually move to Camano Island? 
• Find out Carol’s background prior to joining Movement Arts Studio 
• How did she actually hear about Movement Arts Studio? 
• And why did she end up staying around with Movement Arts vs gyms? 
• How did Carol discover Camano Island? 
• How did the conversation about taking over Movement Arts begin? 
• Why is Kara moving on from Movement Arts Studio? 
• Also, hear about what Kara is NOT sad about leaving behind 
• Kara is planning on getting into writing as well 
• How does Carol feel about this transition? 
• They have some exciting retreats planned for the future 
• Kara built a 200 hour yoga course that she has built from the ground up 
• Movement Arts Studio has also trained many of the local yoga instructors in this area 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Movement Arts Studio (https://movementarts.com/) 
• Camano Commons (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 
• Barnum Point (https://www.wclt.org/projects/barnum-point/)  
• Utsalady Point Park (https://www.islandcountywa.gov/PublicWorks/Parks/Pages/utsalady-point.aspx) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://www.islandtransit.org/
• Kim Hargove (http://happyvalleydance.net/) 
• http://happyvalleydance.net/partner-dancing/thursday-nights/
• Holiday Lighting NW (https://www.holidaylightingnw.com/) 
• Dan Koffman (https://www.facebook.com/dan.koffman.5) 
• Jack Gunter (https://www.jackgunterart.com/) 
• Don Watkins (https://www.goskagit.com/directory/business_professional_services/decorating_design_services/watkins-trucking-excavation-inc/business_4000111661.html) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Find out what brought Chuck to Camano Island 
• Chuck determined his primary skill was in administration 
• Chuck helped start the nutrition program for the elderly, which is now used nationwide 
• What caused him to move from Nashville and move West? 
• He shouts out to Island Transit for their service to this community 
• What were some of the lessons he learned from working with elderly folks 
• What were his life lesson takeaways talking to these folks 
• We talk about dancing, and what life lessons you can learn from it 
• Chuck tells the story about meeting his wife, and how he got involved with dancing 
• Where all have he and his wife danced? 
• How did Chuck get involved with the Camano Schoolhouse Foundation? 
• What are some of the big events that they do at the Schoolhouse? 
• Chuck also shares a story from a girl’s perspective in 1907 of “Camano City" 
• There are also some local partnerships they have work out with local businesses and non profit groups. 
• How did the Camano Schoolhouse get additional parking and the actual fire station next door 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://camanocommons.com/
• South Camano Grange (https://www.facebook.com/South-Camano-Grange-121367577877604/) 
• Camano Studio Art Tour (https://www.camanostudiotour.com/) 
• Camano Schoolhouse (http://camanoschoolhouse.com/) 
• Camano Chapel (https://www.camanochapel.org/) 
• Camano Center (http://camanocenter.org/) 
• Camano Lutheran Church (https://www.camanolutheranchurch.org/) 
• Camano Fire & Rescue (https://www.camanofire.com/) 
• English Boom (https://www.camanoislandinfo.com/english-boom-historical-park-1) 
• Cama Beach (https://parks.state.wa.us/483/Cama-Beach) 
• Camano Island State Park (https://parks.state.wa.us/408/Camano-Island-State-Park)  
• Camano Country Club (http://camanocountryclub.com/) 
• Tyee Grocery (https://www.tyeefarms.com/tyee-grocery/) 
• Ladies Aid Camano (http://utsaladyladiesaid.org/) 
• Camano Island Yacht Club (https://camanoislandyc.com/) 

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://www.camanofire.com/
• https://www.burlingtonwa.gov/100/Fire
• https://www.northcountyfireems.com/
• Peter Drucker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Drucker) 
• The 4-Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss 
• The Advantage - Patrick Lencioni 

Key Points of Interest:

• Where did Levon grow up? 
• How did moving around influence his life? 
• What brought Levon to Camano Island? 
• How did Levon get started with Geographic Information Systems? 
• Levon talks about his company TerraLogic GIS 
• He also explains what it is used for 
• What was his educational background? 
• After closing down his company, where did he move onto? 
• What was the idea behind these neighborhoods that they designed? 
• Levon poses the question, “What is connection?” in relation to young kids vs older folk 
• How did Levon get started with the Fire Department? 
• When did the Camano Island Fire and Rescue change from Volunteer to having career Firefighters? 
• When did he move on from Camano to Burlington Fire Department? 
• Levon gets into some of the biggest differences between working in a rural vs city department 
• Specifically, he gets into some of the dynamics of working on an island 
• He also speaks into how they work with North County Fire Department 
• Levon talks about the “unsung” heroes of emergencies 
• One of Levon’s project he is working on is support groups for the Fire Fighters 
• These also include helping other firefighters make sure their co-workers are doing well 
• How has Levon implemented the lessons from small business to his current position 
• Also, how does communication work when it is spread out among so many stations? 
• Camano Fire is the only form of government that only serves Camano Island, not all of Island County 
• Levon mentions some of the books that have been influential in his leadership building 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Port Susan Bay 
• Arrowhead Ranch (https://arrowheadranchcamano.com/) 

Have a Merry Christmas!