In the News
Saturday jazz
Sunshine and musical talent drew people by the hundreds to Curtis Wharf Saturday, Sept. 1 for the first full day of music at the 4th Annual Anacortes Jazz Festival. Pictured here are Jazz Committee Chairman Bill Berry and pianist Jessica Williams. Also featured are the stage and a passing sailboat, plus Steve the sound guy, […]
Morrison loop
Sometimes in my excitement about this island’s beaches and bays, I forget the community’s incredible forestlands and lakes. Recently I reconnected with the forest, taking a leisurely hike on the Morrison Loop Trail to Little Cranberry Lake. Discoveries on the hike ranged from wild berries and lichens to mushrooms and “shedding” madronas. Eye-catching colors ranged […]
Hospital welcome
Residents of the Island Hospital District streamed into the new addition to the facility Thursday, taking advantage of an Open House with features ranging from nutritious food treats to guided tours. Work continues on the dramatic expansion and renovation project.
AHS alums ’07
Hundreds gathered at Anacortes High School on Saturday, August 4 for the second annual All Class Reunion. Among those in attendance were cousins Jones Atterberry and Jim Johnson, whose families once owned the Sea Hawk store on 17th and K Avenue (top photo). Pat Mondhan examines a scrapbook (center) and Dr. Bud Strom visits with […]
Shipwrecking
There was no need for sunblock, but Shipwreck Day still drew a crowd as downtown Anacortes came alive for the annual “rummage sale” on Commercial Avenue. Bargains included baked goods, musical instruments, toys, tools, cookware and lots more “stuff.”
Fighting cancer
As has been the case each year since the American Cancer Society Relay for Life hit the Fidalgo Island shoreline, hundreds gathered to raise money to fight the disease. The 18-hour event opened Friday night, with volunteers walking through the night.
Race winners
Top male and female finishers in the 2007 Tesoro March Point Run included: 5K, male, Bryan Robertson; 5K, female, Alyson Piccolo; 10K, female, Denise Patterson; 10K, male, Clay Wing; half-mile, girl, Kristen Garcia; half-mile, boy, Takeo Nystrom.
Osborne’s Windsong
The latest addition to this community’s public art collection is “Windsong,” located in the park next door to the Guemes Ferry terminal on 6th Street. This beautiful art piece was created by sculptor Leo E. Osborne, who dedicated Windsong to world peace.
Commencement 2007
It was a night of reflection, a night of promise as the AHS Class of 2007 celebrated completion of 12 years of public school. Now it’s off to “the world” for another extraordinary group of young Americans. Also moving down a new road will be AHS Principal Donna Zickuhr (second photo), who retires at the […]
Mural goes up
Local artist Bill Mitchell had fun presiding over the placement of his latest mural, a huge salmon can with leaping salmon. Bill, whose Anacortes Mural Project is nicknamed “AMP,” pointed out that he “amped it up” in creating the huge art piece for placement on a south wall of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce building […]
Music on the water
Music is an important part of the Anacortes Waterfront Festival. Among Saturday’s lineup were schoolchildren (Marimba Fever), a blues band (Gail Pettis), an Irish band (Maggie’s Fury) and a male choir (Shifty Sailors) bringing songs of the sea. Don’t miss Sunday’s entertainment on the Main Stage at Cap Sante Boat Haven.