Class of 71 alum Gary Rothenbuhler has become a blogger!
Find his insights at:
http://skagitsong.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Beethoven Concert
Ran into Jerry Sommerseth this week and he advises that the Annual Beethoven Concert will be on Sunday, December 19th this year. Same place: Central United Methodist Church in Sedro-Woolley. New time! 2:00 p.m.
This is always an SRO event - come early and stay late. It's the best showcase of local musical talent in or around Sedro-Woolley. See you there!!
This is always an SRO event - come early and stay late. It's the best showcase of local musical talent in or around Sedro-Woolley. See you there!!
Friday, November 19, 2010
November coffee hour
The monthly Class of 71 coffee hour for November will be Tuesday, November 30th, from 5ish to 7ish p.m. at Common Ground on the Pease Road in Burlington. Come on over and visit around the big table! We're happy to see everyone and we always have interesting discussions. Our 40-year reunion planning is under way and if you don't want to be named as the "featured speaker"...you should be coming to the coffee hours!
Coming soon: We'll be posting the names of folks we are looking for to make sure they are invited to the reunion.
Coming soon: We'll be posting the names of folks we are looking for to make sure they are invited to the reunion.
Monday, October 25, 2010
October Gathering for Class of 1971
Our October coffee hour will be Tuesday, October 26th, at Common Ground in Burlington (on the Pease Road). We meet from 5ish to 7ish (they close at 7). It looks like the weather will be perfect for you to come on over and have a nice, hot latte and visit around the table with your friends! We are discussing our 40-year reunion, which will be July 9, 2011, and making plans. See you there!
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
September gathering for Class of 71
Our monthly coffee hour for September is Tuesday, September 28th at Common Ground in Burlington! We generally meet from 5ish to 7ish but people arrive all during that time. Come on over and visit around the big table! We love to see everyone!!
And we'll probably discuss our 40-year reunion coming up on July 9th, 2011. Have you marked your calendar?
And we'll probably discuss our 40-year reunion coming up on July 9th, 2011. Have you marked your calendar?
Sunday, September 12, 2010
S-W Museum Founders Days
Saturday, Sept. 11, the Sedro-Woolley Museum hosted the 1914 Bank Robbery Reenactment as part of Founders Days! On Murdock Street in front of the Museum (the old Tradewell building) and across from the old City Hall (now owned by Janicki Industries) they conducted the reenactment as Theater in the Round. Sort of.
Here are photos of the event - starting with the "extras" performing a quiet Saturday morning in 1915 in Sedro-Woolley (including local payday which prompted quite a few trips to the bar). Then, the five robbers rob the bank! Then, they are foiled (and killed) by local law, which isn't exactly how it happened in real life...Then, the bags of money turn out to be candy for all the kids!! It was a beautiful day for the skit and it was well-attended by locals.
Here are photos of the event - starting with the "extras" performing a quiet Saturday morning in 1915 in Sedro-Woolley (including local payday which prompted quite a few trips to the bar). Then, the five robbers rob the bank! Then, they are foiled (and killed) by local law, which isn't exactly how it happened in real life...Then, the bags of money turn out to be candy for all the kids!! It was a beautiful day for the skit and it was well-attended by locals.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Downtown changes
Here are a few downtown sights from September 5th. Note two new businesses that have opened recently: A furniture store (in the old JC Penney/Bus Jungquist building) in the same retail space where we had the amazing quilt show in June! Also a downtown car wash at the corner of Ferry and Eastern (formerly a gas station but not for a long time).
And a couple of favorites - a beautiful hanging basket that is one of many in the downtown core, and a pretty geranium in a city-maintained flower bed.
And a couple of favorites - a beautiful hanging basket that is one of many in the downtown core, and a pretty geranium in a city-maintained flower bed.
We have a rainy Labor Day today but people seem to be out and about!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Photo from July 4th
Who is this strong guy loading a chain saw carving? A Class of 71 member, of course!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Annual pot luck at Gary's - we look good!
We had a fun, relaxing pot luck and visit tonight! Weather was cool but Gary has a gazebo with outdoor heater and we all sat around it and were toasty. Great food, great friends! You wish you were there. Took four group photos. This was the best one.
See you at the coffee hour next month!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
More Downtown Changes
Here are a few photos of downtown and the changes we see:
The old Courier Times location has been vacant for a while, since their moved their offices to the new Skagit Valley Herald corporate offices in Mount Vernon.
A second hand store (with consignment?) is open in the old Duchess location - I think it's called Re Youz It.
A new store - new in the last couple of weeks - called Simply Silver & More - has opened on the left of the Courier's old location. The other storefront at that location is a church office - Christ the King church (they have no building of their own - they have services at the community center).
The old Courier Times location has been vacant for a while, since their moved their offices to the new Skagit Valley Herald corporate offices in Mount Vernon.
A second hand store (with consignment?) is open in the old Duchess location - I think it's called Re Youz It.
A new store - new in the last couple of weeks - called Simply Silver & More - has opened on the left of the Courier's old location. The other storefront at that location is a church office - Christ the King church (they have no building of their own - they have services at the community center).
Downtown Sedro-Woolley Changes
There are some significant changes to the retail landscape downtown these days. The first one I'll bring to your attention is that Oliver Hammer moved next door! They are now located in the old True Value storefront, as of their move last night.
Drummonds, who owned and closed the True Value over the past few months, also own a part of the Oliver Hammer business. So they made use of their building by moving Oliver Hammer in! So today is their first day open in the new location. The old location looks quite empty. Stand by to see what goes in there!
Oliver Hammer open at new location with handmade sign.
Old Oliver Hammer location is empty.
Old location on the left, new location under the True Value sign.
Drummonds, who owned and closed the True Value over the past few months, also own a part of the Oliver Hammer business. So they made use of their building by moving Oliver Hammer in! So today is their first day open in the new location. The old location looks quite empty. Stand by to see what goes in there!
Oliver Hammer open at new location with handmade sign.
Old Oliver Hammer location is empty.
Old location on the left, new location under the True Value sign.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Class of 1971 - Scholarship winners for 2010
Tonight is Senior Awards Night at Sedro-Woolley High School! Class of 71 is so proud of the new graduates and we're ready to award our annual academic and vocational scholarships.
However, our original plan was to award one academic and one vocational scholarship per year, in the amount of $2500 each. This year, on a one-time-basis, we are exceptionally pleased to offer eight additional scholarships in the same amount for a total of 10 winners.
Wholehearted congratulations to everyone! Here are the recipients, as chosen by our committee:
Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 1971 Scholarship Awardees
Each winner receives a scholarship of $2500 to the school of their choice.
Academic Scholarships
Zachary Adams – a 2010 graduate of SWHS, plans a major in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology as a path to medical school. Zach played football and baseball for SWHS and maintained a 4.0 grade average. He is an active volunteer with Skagit County Search and Rescue and plans to attend the University of Puget Sound. Zach is the son of Greg and Becky Adams of Sedro-Woolley.
Roslyn Gober – is a 2009 graduate of SWHS and currently attends the University of Rochester, majoring in Biomedical Engineering on the pre-medical track. She participates in the school’s Ballet Performance Group and plays trombone in several ensembles. She works part time as building manager at the school’s athletic center and is an active member in the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, noted for their philanthropic work with the National Kidney Foundation. Roslyn is the daughter of Paula and Richard Helinski of Mount Vernon.
Jessica DeBoer – a 2010 graduate of SWHS, plans to attend Washington State University and pursue a major in landscape architecture or agricultural education. She has contributed her time and talent to the high school’s Nursery and Landscape Team, FFA, ASB, and the Komo Kulshan Outdoor School in addition to playing soccer. Jessica is the daughter of Robert and Deana DeBoer of Concrete.
Mackenzie Shipley - a 2009 graduate of SWHS, currently attends Hartwick College in New York State and pursues a double major in mathematics and chemistry. She plays collegiate soccer, volunteers at the local food bank, and is an active member in the Colleges Against Cancer organization. Mackenzie is the daughter of Jim and Rebecca Shipley of Sedro-Woolley.
Chelsea Seidel – is a 2010 graduate of SWHS plans to attend Washington State University and major in nursing. She has participated in ASB, Girls’ Wrestling, several school clubs, and maintained a 4.0 GPA through high school. Chelsea spearheaded a 2009 project to collect stuffed animal toys for children in a Guatemalan Village and delivered the toys personally. Chelsea is the daughter of Chris and Rogene Seidel of Sedro-Woolley.
Erin Nesheim – a 2009 graduate of SWHS, currently attends Seattle Pacific University majoring in business. She volunteers with Junior Achievement, serves in a leadership role in her residence hall, and works part time as an office assistant at the SPU Alumni Center. Erin is the daughter of Michael and Teresa Nesheim of Sedro-Woolley.
Bailey Bartelt - is a 2010 graduate of SWHS and plans to attend Western Washington University with a major in pre-dental studies. She plays Fastpitch ball, works on the school yearbook, and is an active member of the Travel Club which plans a summer 2010 trip to Europe. Bailey is the daughter of Randy and Theresa Bartelt of Mount Vernon.
Seth Richards – is a 2010 graduate of SWHS and plans to attend the University of Washington, majoring in International Business with a minor in Japanese. He has been a soccer and tennis athlete, contributed time and talent to several high school clubs, volunteered at the Skagit Valley Humane Society, and maintained a 4.0 GPA through high school. Seth is the son of Wesley and Jeanie Richards of Sedro-Woolley.
Levi Stewart – is a 2010 graduate of SWHS and plans to attend Washington State University, majoring in Sports Broadcasting with a minor in Sports Management. He has played football, baseball, basketball, and received two interscholastic distinguished scholar awards. He volunteers with Skagit Literacy, helping children with homework while their parents are in class. Levi is the son of Ken and Liz Stewart of Mount Vernon.
Vocational Scholarship
Joseph Carlson - a 2010 graduate of SWHS, Joseph plans to study drafting at Bellingham Technical School with additional studies in welding technology. He volunteers with SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time) and has participated in the track team, FFA, trap shooting, and welding clubs at school. He was the leader of a design team assigned to create a new sign for the Janicki Industry plant in Hamilton. Joseph is the son of Robin Carlson-Blair of Sedro-Woolley and Mark Carlson.
However, our original plan was to award one academic and one vocational scholarship per year, in the amount of $2500 each. This year, on a one-time-basis, we are exceptionally pleased to offer eight additional scholarships in the same amount for a total of 10 winners.
Wholehearted congratulations to everyone! Here are the recipients, as chosen by our committee:
Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 1971 Scholarship Awardees
Each winner receives a scholarship of $2500 to the school of their choice.
Academic Scholarships
Zachary Adams – a 2010 graduate of SWHS, plans a major in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Microbiology as a path to medical school. Zach played football and baseball for SWHS and maintained a 4.0 grade average. He is an active volunteer with Skagit County Search and Rescue and plans to attend the University of Puget Sound. Zach is the son of Greg and Becky Adams of Sedro-Woolley.
Roslyn Gober – is a 2009 graduate of SWHS and currently attends the University of Rochester, majoring in Biomedical Engineering on the pre-medical track. She participates in the school’s Ballet Performance Group and plays trombone in several ensembles. She works part time as building manager at the school’s athletic center and is an active member in the Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, noted for their philanthropic work with the National Kidney Foundation. Roslyn is the daughter of Paula and Richard Helinski of Mount Vernon.
Jessica DeBoer – a 2010 graduate of SWHS, plans to attend Washington State University and pursue a major in landscape architecture or agricultural education. She has contributed her time and talent to the high school’s Nursery and Landscape Team, FFA, ASB, and the Komo Kulshan Outdoor School in addition to playing soccer. Jessica is the daughter of Robert and Deana DeBoer of Concrete.
Mackenzie Shipley - a 2009 graduate of SWHS, currently attends Hartwick College in New York State and pursues a double major in mathematics and chemistry. She plays collegiate soccer, volunteers at the local food bank, and is an active member in the Colleges Against Cancer organization. Mackenzie is the daughter of Jim and Rebecca Shipley of Sedro-Woolley.
Chelsea Seidel – is a 2010 graduate of SWHS plans to attend Washington State University and major in nursing. She has participated in ASB, Girls’ Wrestling, several school clubs, and maintained a 4.0 GPA through high school. Chelsea spearheaded a 2009 project to collect stuffed animal toys for children in a Guatemalan Village and delivered the toys personally. Chelsea is the daughter of Chris and Rogene Seidel of Sedro-Woolley.
Erin Nesheim – a 2009 graduate of SWHS, currently attends Seattle Pacific University majoring in business. She volunteers with Junior Achievement, serves in a leadership role in her residence hall, and works part time as an office assistant at the SPU Alumni Center. Erin is the daughter of Michael and Teresa Nesheim of Sedro-Woolley.
Bailey Bartelt - is a 2010 graduate of SWHS and plans to attend Western Washington University with a major in pre-dental studies. She plays Fastpitch ball, works on the school yearbook, and is an active member of the Travel Club which plans a summer 2010 trip to Europe. Bailey is the daughter of Randy and Theresa Bartelt of Mount Vernon.
Seth Richards – is a 2010 graduate of SWHS and plans to attend the University of Washington, majoring in International Business with a minor in Japanese. He has been a soccer and tennis athlete, contributed time and talent to several high school clubs, volunteered at the Skagit Valley Humane Society, and maintained a 4.0 GPA through high school. Seth is the son of Wesley and Jeanie Richards of Sedro-Woolley.
Levi Stewart – is a 2010 graduate of SWHS and plans to attend Washington State University, majoring in Sports Broadcasting with a minor in Sports Management. He has played football, baseball, basketball, and received two interscholastic distinguished scholar awards. He volunteers with Skagit Literacy, helping children with homework while their parents are in class. Levi is the son of Ken and Liz Stewart of Mount Vernon.
Vocational Scholarship
Joseph Carlson - a 2010 graduate of SWHS, Joseph plans to study drafting at Bellingham Technical School with additional studies in welding technology. He volunteers with SPOT (Saving Pets One at a Time) and has participated in the track team, FFA, trap shooting, and welding clubs at school. He was the leader of a design team assigned to create a new sign for the Janicki Industry plant in Hamilton. Joseph is the son of Robin Carlson-Blair of Sedro-Woolley and Mark Carlson.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Sedro-Woolley sights
Things have perked up in S-W now that the weather is more seasonal and people are doing things outdoors! Here are some photos for you:
This is the old JC Penney building, which was also the Jungquist Furniture store most recently. Now it is owned by Pat Farrell, who will place retail tenants inside. It has 17,000 total square feet on three floors! Northeast corner of State and Metcalf.
Here is JB Bryson, who seems to ride his motorcycle in the rain or shine! The background building is the old S-W City Hall building, which is now owned by Janicki Industries. The new city hall was featured on a previous post!
Here is one of the great downtown murals painted on the side of the Holland Drug Store building.
This is the old JC Penney building, which was also the Jungquist Furniture store most recently. Now it is owned by Pat Farrell, who will place retail tenants inside. It has 17,000 total square feet on three floors! Northeast corner of State and Metcalf.
Here is JB Bryson, who seems to ride his motorcycle in the rain or shine! The background building is the old S-W City Hall building, which is now owned by Janicki Industries. The new city hall was featured on a previous post!
Here is one of the great downtown murals painted on the side of the Holland Drug Store building.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Clear Lake alums
If you're from Clear Lake, or ever passed through it...you'll be glad to know that they have a lovely sign now!
We spent our formative years at the Clear Lake swimming area. It's where we learned about the softness of lake water for swimming and not to run on the dock. And where we dared each other to go off the high dive! And went down the tube slide! Back before Wild Waves was even a remote high concept.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Class of 71 monthly coffee hour - April
Tuesday, April 27th is our monthly gathering at Common Ground in Burlington. From 5ish to 7ish. Come on over and visit! We are looking forward to seeing you!
The S-WHS Alumni Assn published a newsletter last week; the hard copy was mailed to 4500 S-WHS grads! If you didn't get your copy, there's still time to get a copy via e'mail in pdf format. Leave a message here with your e'mail address and I'll send it ASAP!
The S-WHS Alumni Assn published a newsletter last week; the hard copy was mailed to 4500 S-WHS grads! If you didn't get your copy, there's still time to get a copy via e'mail in pdf format. Leave a message here with your e'mail address and I'll send it ASAP!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Tulip Season - a visit to Tulip Town
Everybody (and their cat) is posting photos of La Conner tulips on the Internet...so I'll only post one. The purple tulips were my favorite this year. I enjoyed my quick visit to Tulip Town and left a few dollars with the vendors...
Saturday, April 10, 2010
S-WHS Gym updates
I was at the Wood Fest this afternoon, to see the tremendous woodworking that the S-WHS shop class does these days - plus vendors and silent auction, etc., all in the name of WOOD.
There is also some great artwork in the gym! I took my camera and was able to capture a few things - which I will post as we go along.
But for today, I'll spotlight the Spud Walley saying that is painted on the inside wall, over the main gym entrance:
There is also some great artwork in the gym! I took my camera and was able to capture a few things - which I will post as we go along.
But for today, I'll spotlight the Spud Walley saying that is painted on the inside wall, over the main gym entrance:
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
SWHS Alumni Assn - recent news
The Sedro-Woolley High School Alumni Association has a new blog!
www.swhsalumni.blogspot.com
OK, I admit, I did it. But there are a lot of commercial "class reunion-type" web sites out there that are confusing our alums with their claims to be the official site. They're not.
I have been attending the S-WHS Alumni Assn meetings and I put up the blog under their auspices. It is likely that we will have a true web site in the future but right now the blog will do what we need done - to give alumni a place to go for news and contact info!
The next events that you should be aware of are the geranium sale and the All-Class Picnic!
Geranium Sale - Saturday, May 1, at the park next to the Sedro-Woolley Community Center. They sell lovely geranium plants and tomato plants $3.00 each. And some baked goods - always popular - as priced. Come early because all of these items tend to run out! If you want to pre-order (and many do) let me know and I'll put you in touch with the event chair.
All-Class Picnic - Saturday, July 10th, at Riverfront Park in Sedro-Woolley. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is the BIG event of the year for SWHS Alums! A lovely lunch - prepurchase of lunch tickets is required - $15 per person. Hamburger or chicken. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Lots of mingling, visiting, photos, etc.! The Association sells raffle tickets to benefit the scholarship fund. Class members sit together - if they want to! Some classes put up their own "tents". Some classes put up a sign (we have one - see it on this page!). Many alums travel for great distances to attend! Put it on your calendar today and I'll put up contact info for ticket purchase when the tickets are ready.
That's the news from downtown Sedro-Woolley. More as it develops!
www.swhsalumni.blogspot.com
OK, I admit, I did it. But there are a lot of commercial "class reunion-type" web sites out there that are confusing our alums with their claims to be the official site. They're not.
I have been attending the S-WHS Alumni Assn meetings and I put up the blog under their auspices. It is likely that we will have a true web site in the future but right now the blog will do what we need done - to give alumni a place to go for news and contact info!
The next events that you should be aware of are the geranium sale and the All-Class Picnic!
Geranium Sale - Saturday, May 1, at the park next to the Sedro-Woolley Community Center. They sell lovely geranium plants and tomato plants $3.00 each. And some baked goods - always popular - as priced. Come early because all of these items tend to run out! If you want to pre-order (and many do) let me know and I'll put you in touch with the event chair.
All-Class Picnic - Saturday, July 10th, at Riverfront Park in Sedro-Woolley. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is the BIG event of the year for SWHS Alums! A lovely lunch - prepurchase of lunch tickets is required - $15 per person. Hamburger or chicken. Lunch is served at 1 p.m. Lots of mingling, visiting, photos, etc.! The Association sells raffle tickets to benefit the scholarship fund. Class members sit together - if they want to! Some classes put up their own "tents". Some classes put up a sign (we have one - see it on this page!). Many alums travel for great distances to attend! Put it on your calendar today and I'll put up contact info for ticket purchase when the tickets are ready.
That's the news from downtown Sedro-Woolley. More as it develops!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Class of 71 monthly coffee hour
Reminder: Class of 71 meets monthly - on the "last" Tuesday of each month - at Common Ground on the Pease Road in Burlington for coffee and conversation! From 5ish to 7ish. Come on over and visit around the big table! Common Ground has great lattes and other tasty treats.
Bring handwork if you have it - Nancy brings knitting. Sometimes I bring quilting. Or bring photos! Or bring a spouse! Or bring another Class of 71 member! We're always glad to see everyone!
March 30th is the next opportunity. See you there!
Bring handwork if you have it - Nancy brings knitting. Sometimes I bring quilting. Or bring photos! Or bring a spouse! Or bring another Class of 71 member! We're always glad to see everyone!
March 30th is the next opportunity. See you there!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Tulip Season 2010!!
For those of you who get the urge to see tulips this time of year, they aren't far away! Thanks to our mild winter, the tulips will be early this year. How early? Need more info? Visit:
www.tulipfestival.org
And then Visit Skagit Valley!
Here's something to tempt you:
www.iloveskagit.com
Try the online viewer. There's lots and lots of info - and photos!!
www.tulipfestival.org
And then Visit Skagit Valley!
Here's something to tempt you:
www.iloveskagit.com
Try the online viewer. There's lots and lots of info - and photos!!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Class of 71 alum news
Keith Sorestad, S-WHS Class of 71 (among other credentials), has been named President of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County board of directors. He was also the "People's Choice" in the category of Insurance Agent for the 2009 Skagit Business Pulse People's Choice Awards.
Here's a photo of Annette Vochatzer Harter and Keith that I took recently at a Camp Kirby event. The S-W Rotary Club refreshed Bluebird Lodge at camp and named it for Fred Vochatzer who has given so many years of service to Camp Fire.
Here's a photo of Annette Vochatzer Harter and Keith that I took recently at a Camp Kirby event. The S-W Rotary Club refreshed Bluebird Lodge at camp and named it for Fred Vochatzer who has given so many years of service to Camp Fire.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Class of 71 annual scholarships
Sedro-Woolley High School Class of 1971 is pleased to announce that two scholarships are available for 2010.
Offered in conjunction with the Sedro-Woolley High School Alumni Association, the Class of 1971 scholarships are available to graduates of Sedro-Woolley High School or State Street High School, regardless of the year of graduation.
Each scholarship is for $2500; one is exclusively for students pursuing an academic degree and the other is for students pursuing vocational education. Awards are competitive and the due date for applications is March 9, 2010.
Both schools have the application information. For additional information or to request an application send an e’mail to: Classof71scholarships@comcast.net .
[Please note - information published in the Skagit Valley Herald on February 8 is incorrect. The S-WHS Alumni Association will also have vocational scholarships available. Please refer to school counselors or the Association for more information. The deadline of March 9th is approaching!]
Offered in conjunction with the Sedro-Woolley High School Alumni Association, the Class of 1971 scholarships are available to graduates of Sedro-Woolley High School or State Street High School, regardless of the year of graduation.
Each scholarship is for $2500; one is exclusively for students pursuing an academic degree and the other is for students pursuing vocational education. Awards are competitive and the due date for applications is March 9, 2010.
Both schools have the application information. For additional information or to request an application send an e’mail to: Classof71scholarships@comcast.net .
[Please note - information published in the Skagit Valley Herald on February 8 is incorrect. The S-WHS Alumni Association will also have vocational scholarships available. Please refer to school counselors or the Association for more information. The deadline of March 9th is approaching!]
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
ECS Anniversary
Happy Anniversary, ECS! February 3, 1970. If you were there, you know who you are...
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Eagles are in town!
“When thou seest an eagle, thou seest
a portion of genius; lift up thy head!”
William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
In 1976, the Nature Conservancy and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife created the Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area. In winter, bald eagles now gather by the hundreds to feed on returning salmon. This project includes another six landowning partners and has preserved more than 9,000 acres of eagle habitat, including more than 10 miles of river and thousands of acres of forests. About 1,300 acres are owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy. www.nature.org
a portion of genius; lift up thy head!”
William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
In 1976, the Nature Conservancy and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife created the Skagit River Bald Eagle Natural Area. In winter, bald eagles now gather by the hundreds to feed on returning salmon. This project includes another six landowning partners and has preserved more than 9,000 acres of eagle habitat, including more than 10 miles of river and thousands of acres of forests. About 1,300 acres are owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy. www.nature.org
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Lokkebo.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Coffee Hour January 26th - today!
Hey, all you Class of 71 people, our monthly coffee hour is today, from 5ish to 7ish at Common Ground on the Pease Road in Burlington. We always have it on the "last" Tuesday of the month, whether that falls on the 4th or 5th Tuesday. Come on over and sit around the big table for coffee and conversation and great lattes! You never know who will show up...
Will Nancy Handy Scott be there tonight? I don't know - it's her birthday today!
Will Nancy Handy Scott be there tonight? I don't know - it's her birthday today!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Sedro-Woolley City Hall
If you haven't visited Sedro-Woolley for a while, you may not realize that we built a beautiful new "city hall" on north Metcalf Street (due north of downtown). As a municipal center, it houses the police department, fire department, courts, and city administrative functions. It's near the old ball park where we used to have the carnival at Loggerodeo time.
The old city hall on Murdock, across from the museum, has been purchased by Janicki Industries for future use. They have strong community ties and will use the old building to its best advantage.
The old city hall on Murdock, across from the museum, has been purchased by Janicki Industries for future use. They have strong community ties and will use the old building to its best advantage.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Lunch with Susy
Susy Thompson Sanders and her husband, Dave Sanders lunched with Barbara Thompson and Judy Johnson in Marysville on January 2nd. Visiting from Maine, Susy told of her many adventures there and of her three cats!
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