items tagged with causland
November 25, 2005
Volunteers from the Anacortes Lions Club have contributed more than 150 hours of work lighting up historic Causland Park for Christmas. This photograph doesn’t do justice to the drama of the lights as seen at night. Check it out at … Continue reading →
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November 12, 2005
Celebrated World War II veteran Buck Compton was one of several speakers Friday morning at a Veterans Day event held at Causland Park in Anacortes. Compton, who served in the 101st Airborne Division’s “Easy Company” (506th Parachute Infantry Regiment), was … Continue reading →
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November 11, 2005
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Hartley Postlewaite (at podium) was one of several speakers at a Veterans Day event held at Causland Park in downtown Anacortes. Approximately 100 people braved a chilling wind for the ceremony, which was organized by Troop … Continue reading →
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December 3, 2004
Thanks to the work of a small army of volunteers, historic Causland Park features the lights of Christmas. Pictured here before dusk are three reindeer “suspended” in flight just a few yards from the park gazebo.
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October 18, 2004
Foundations are in and framing has begun on a couple of condo units across the street from Causland Memorial Park. This long-vacant lot between 8th and 9th streets will be home to dozens of people after construction is complete. Trees … Continue reading →
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July 4, 2004
It was truly a day of celebration at Causland Memorial Park, where hundreds gathered for a range of activities including acknowledgement of the community’s 125th anniversary. The city was founded on March 13, 1879 with the establishment of a post … Continue reading →
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May 19, 2004
I had Causland Memorial Park all to myself for a few minutes Wednesday afternoon. Amazing, considering the weather and the beauty of the downtown park. This photograph of the American flag was taken from the south wall entrance to the … Continue reading →
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November 28, 2003
These young parents were among a couple of dozen hearty souls who gathered Friday night for a lighting ceremony at Causland Park. Apparently the event was cancelled due to weather, but word didn’t get out to everyone … including this … Continue reading →
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October 8, 2003
Flower blossoms are becoming less abundant as summer turns to fall. Still, there are splashes of color such as this berry bush at the south entrance to historic Causland Memorial Park. The temperature is dropping, and leaves are turning color. … Continue reading →
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August 11, 2003
Working around seasonal activities including weekend weddings, stoneworkers Bryan Elliott (right) and Matt Harding are replacing decrepit bench stones at Causland Memorial Park with a solid aggregrate. Elliott, a 1981 graduate of Anacortes High School, said the city opted to … Continue reading →
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