This year’s MS150 (financing Multiple Sclerosis research) drew more riders than ever, starting from the Skagit County Fairgrounds with route options that included Whidbey Island. Among participants was former Seattle Sonics (and UW) star Detlef Schrempf (his foundations contributes to many such non-profits). Among teams were volunteers from the BP refinery in Whatcom County, and NAS Whidbey in Island County. One unique rider readied to mount his unicycle. Yes, that would have made a good shot, but I missed his start.
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
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