Receiving a warm greeting from Sister Cities Representative Duane Clark is former Anacortes Town Crier Judy Jewell, Richard Riddell’s predecessor. There were many warm greetings Friday afternoon at an Anacortes Brewery debut of the commemorative “Criers Ale.” November 1 and 2 are the dates for the North American Town Criers Championship event here in Anacortes. […]
Lest there be any confusion, the back of town crier Judy Jewell’s “scroll” features a visual aid identifying her town. Jewell, the former official town crier of Anacortes, performed a “base cry” at the first of three competitions to be held this weekend. The second cry is on 4th Street at The Heart of Anacortes […]
Anacortes resident Stan Jewell, who served in the U.S. Navy in WWII, is a familiar face among local veterans. He is past commander of the local post of the American Legion, and routinely takes part in cermonies on holidays such as Veterans Day, Independence Day and Memorial Day. On Thursday he made a presentation to […]
Among many Anacortes residents enjoying today’s fare at the Farmer’s Market was Town Crier Judy Jewell. Inspired by a tasty experience involving fresh clam chowder, Jewell rang her bell and loudly encouraged other market-goers to give the chowder a try. Among those at the market this morning were Mayor Dean Maxwell and his opponent, Kevin […]
World War II veterans Bill Taylor and Stan Jewell were among a group of veterans who participated this morning in a mid-Channel ceremony in memory of those who have died in military service to their country. A wreath was dropped in the Guemes Channel from the county ferry enroute to another ceremony at the Guemes […]
Judy Jewell, who serves as this community’s official Town Crier, returned from an East Coast competition recently with the title of American Champion Town Crier. The competition was held in the community of Newton, New Jersey as Sussex County celebrated its 250th anniversary. Jewell takes part in a variety of competitions and events, including upcoming […]