Thanks for help with carnival

Dear Editor:

Utasalady Elementary School (UES) had their end-ofthe year school carnival and silent auction June 5, and it was a great success! Not only did we have the biggest attendance at the carnival this year, but were able to raise $4,400 in three hours at our silent auction.

Even in times of economic uncertainty, we had great support from local artists, businesses, individuals and families.

The Utsalady Elementary Booster Club and Auction Committee would like to give a big thank-you to the following businesses and artists that supported Utsalady Elementary:

Artists Dan Koffman Studio, Diane Hill Studio, Sue Uhrich Studio, Dottie Burton Studio, Bobbi Samples Studio, Marc Boutte Glass Studio, Dian Dangler Studio, Ted Capps Wood Crafts, Dolors Ruscha Accents in Glass, John Stack Chainsaw Art, Camano Quilters Wendy Reiner and Linda Bonnell, Karan Bush Karabella Studio, Victor Loverro Photography, Tina Stanley Photography, school bus driver and quilter Rachel Hentlia, Quilter, Wanda Carver -Earswaysion, Vivan Hruska Studio, Bellingham.

Surrounding businesses, Tulalip Casino and Resort, Angel of the Winds Casino, Skagit Speedway, Seattle Seahawks, New Care Concepts, Seattle, The Burke Museum, The Experiment Music Project & Scientific Museum, The Museum of Flight, Seattle, Rat City Roller Girls, Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo, Sweet Art Shop, Bellingham.

Local businesses, The Stanwood/ Camano NEWS, Studio 271, Camano Fast Lube, Robnet Appiary's, Jim and Willow's Café, Puyallup Fair, Costco, Smokey Point, Everett Aqua Sox, The Everett Theater, Islanders, The Huntington Corner Grocery, Brindles Bistro, Camano Coffee Roasters, Spit Fire Glassworks, Cascade Lumber, Elger Bay Store, Napa Auto Parts, Sahara Pizza, Del Fox Meats, Marcy's Boutique, The Wellness Center, The Scandia, Great Clips, Stanwood, Silvana Meats, Out of the Mist Hypnotherapy, Madison's Jewelry, Forest Land Services, The Station, Diamond Knot Brewery, True Value Hardware, Camano Plaza, Lindy Phillips Breezy Times, Bellingham Roller Betties, Mount Baker Theater, Western Washington University, Karen's Kitchen, Terri Jones Waslter - The Spare Room, Camaloch Golf Course, Headlines Hair Designs, Stanwood Car Care, Twin City Lanes, Stanwood Grill, Gerry Andals, Viking Restaurant, Little Caesar's Pizza, Haggen, QFC, Stanwood Pavilion Theaters, Pinchknitters Yarns, The Snow Goose Bookstore, Mad Dawg Paintball and Laser Tag, Eagles Nest, Stanwood Hardware, Team Fitness, Hollywood Video.

Also, Grandma Mary Dolphin, Shelly Holland, Jan Farnum, Erin Zoloth, France Zoloth, Sue Scott, Barbara Warren, Jill Tichota, Diane Kelly, Jean Bradford, Rand Koler, Attorney, Margret Hoiby, Transportation Department, Stanwood Camano School District, the Simmon's Family, Michaele Olsen, the Tichota Family, the Stonell Family.

From UES, Mrs. Knight's class, Mrs. White's, Mrs. Julie Knight, Mrs. Farrey's, the fourth, third and fifth grades, Mrs. Oldow's, Mrs. Carlson's, and Mrs. Spores classes, Colleen Keller, Principal, Susan Koetje, office manager, Michelle Carpentier and Leslie Kline, front office, Cammy Carlson and Diane Brampton.

I was honored to meet so many wonderful people in our community who were willing to help this school bus driver give the kids programs that expose them to art, design, craftsmanship, reading, outdoor education, science and so much more. I am lucky to have such a great job helping kids touch the future!
Sabrina Smith
Stanwood Camano
Transportation Department,
Route # 4