My father, Buehl Berentson, had many fond memories of childhood adventures in Anacortes. Among his favorites were the times he spent in the Sea Scouts. These are a few photos from his Sea Scout manual, dated May 8, 1940 (age 15). Old Ironsides, pictured on one of the manual pages, visited Anacortes in July 1933! I am sure that historic event was a factor in Dad’s fascination with things nautical. When WWII broke out, Dad served in the U.S. Navy, Pacific Theatre.
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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