It was a day of celebration for the Skagit County United Way organization on January 21, when the non-profit announced a total of $972,651 raised for the 2009 campaign. Board President Dan Berentson handled emcee duties before passing on the gavel to Sue Krienen for the upcoming year. Among many honored at the McIntyre Hall event were Volunteer of the Year Jennifer Larson and Ted Reep Award winner Milt Snyder. Also sharing a few moments at the podium was United Way Executive Director Paul Chaplik.
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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