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Class Floats 2011
Students showed their Seahawk spirit during the annual parade down Commercial Avenue. The theme was “Lights, Camera, Action.” The king was Ethan McClure and queen was Brianna Taylor; Senior prince, Josh Wireman and princess Tessa Hobson; Junior prince, Wes Leow and princess Johnna Richards; Sophomore prince, Jared Doolittle and princess Leandra Bartke; Freshmen prince, Takeo […]
AFD Open House
Scenes from the Anacortes Fire Department Open House on Saturday, October 15. Pictured here are 5-year-old Nicole Hall; 4-year-old Alita Ciron; 15-year-old Lewis Cavallero and 3-year-old twins Soren and Wyatt Greenawalt.
Top Town Criers
The two-day North American Town Criers Championship wrapped up Sunday, October 2 with a banquet ceremony at which winners were announced by event host Richard Riddell. Pictured here are the top three criers: Bill McKee (1st), Bev Praver (2nd) and Mark Molnar (3rd), as well as best dressed male costume winner Kingsley Buss. Praver also […]
Crier competition
Included in this series of photos are images from each of the three competitions held by criers participating in the North American Town Criers Championship in Anacortes, October 1&2. The last photo captured criers in a noisy “bell welcome” to a first time cry competitor.
Crying in Anacortes
Scenes from Round One of the North American Town Criers Championship in Anacortes, Washington, October 1 & 2, 2011.
Oyster Run 2011
Miscellaneous scenes from Oyster Run 2011, ranging from Seattle Cossacks stunt team to shooter sales team at the Brown Lantern.
Chamber Centennial
What a great party! Secretary of State Sam Reed was among dignitaries gathered Thursday, September 8 for the 100th anniversary of the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce. Other honored guests included past Chamber presidents. The schedule of events included two cannon blasts, speeches, Chamber office tour and delicious food. Happy birthday, Chamber!
Swagger & Stagger II
It was the People’s Choice / applausometer judging system for the 2011 Anacortes Work Boat Races “Swagger & Stagger” competition Saturday, August 27. Despite some pretty wild staggers, and even a fall or two, no one went off the Port of Anacortes pier. Plaques and trophies were added to the booty of those pirates fortunate […]
Swagger & Stagger
Pirates of all ages boldly strutted their stuff Saturday, August 27 at the annual Anacortes Work Boat Races. Near the end of the day, many of the unconventional lot gathered for the “Swagger & Stagger” competition. Competitors included cannoneers Lee and Betty Dawes.
Traveling tribute
Thanks to those who bring the “Traveling Tribute” scale model of the Vietnam War memorial to communities like ours. The display was open in the parking lot of the Swinomish Casino from Thursday to Sunday afternoon, thanks to the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) organization.
Ready to Learn
It was heartwarming Saturday, August 20 to see the Salvation Army, Anacortes School District, Anacortes Fire and Police departments and many clubs and service organizations turn out to serve children at the 2011 “Ready to Learn” Fair at the Middle School. Services ranged from haircuts to hot dogs, and supplies from paper and books to […]
B-17 and B-25
Two heroes of World War II drew a crowd Thursday, August 11 when they landed for a four-day gig at Bayview Airport in Burlington. First to arrive was the B-17 “Sentimental Journey,” followed about 20 minutes later by the B-25 “Maid in the Shade.” Among onlookers was Anacortes resident Dave Cawley, who flew PBYs for […]
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