#9: Mike Nestor - 3rd Generation Islander and Realtor at Windemere Realty

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

• Jack Gunter (https://www.jackgunterart.com/) 
• Jack Archibald (http://archibaldglass.com/) 
• Shipwreck Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/shipwreckcoffee) 
• Elger Bay Grocery (https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Grocery-Store/Elger-Bay-Grocery-Gifts-130413980337491/) 
• Freedom Park (http://freedomparkassociation.com/) 
• Camano Commons (https://camanocommons.com/) 
• History of Terry’s Corner (https://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/in-camano-s-corner/article_415412e8-e5e6-544d-972e-d793e4359b75.html) 
• Island Harvest Stand (https://camanoislandharvest.com/farm-stand/) 
• Glass Quest (http://www.glassquest.com/) 
• Mother’s Day Studio Tour (https://www.camanostudiotour.com/) 
• Ladies Aid (http://utsaladyladiesaid.org/) 
• Chili Chowder Cook off (https://discoverstanwoodcamano.com/calendar/23rd-annual-chili-chowder-cook-off/) 
• Arrowhead Ranch (https://arrowheadranchcamano.com/) 
• Matzke Sculpture Park  (http://www.matzkefineart.com/sculpture-park/) 
• John Ebner (http://www.johnebner.com/) 

Key Points of Interest:

• Here how Mike Nestor got his house on the island 
• He also served during the Vietnam War 
• Find out when Mike officially moved to Camano Island 
• What was the first venture that Mike went into on Camano Island 
• And why it no longer exists... 
• What are the biggest changes that Mike has noticed since being here 
• Mike sold the land for Camano Commons to Jeff Ericson but from whom? 
• How did Freedom Park Get its name? 
• When did schools start popping up on the island? 
• Where did Mike get the recipe for his Famous Caesar Dressing! 
• What disturbs Mike about Camano now... 
• Hear about the first Chili Chowder Cook off and how they kept it going after blowing the circuit! 
• Mike talks about aiming Camano in an artistic direction from the beginning 

Camano Island Locations Mentioned in this Episode:

• Lover’s Leap (Same spot as Lauren Breum’s Podcast (http://camanocommons.com/ep8) But since it’s not public property, I cannot reveal the exact location, but it is on the south end of the island