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POW-MIA Day
A ceremony marking the annual POW-MIA Day was held Friday, September 18 at the NAS Whidbey Seaplane Base in Oak Harbor. A crowd of hundreds, including members of Rolling Thunder and Patriot Guard motorcycle groups, took part in the ceremony. The afternoon event culminated with the raising of a POW-MIA flag and an F18 flyover […]
AFD Open House
Parents, children and neighbors stopped by for a visit September 12 as the Anacortes Fire Department hosted an Open House. Demonstrations included “jaws of life” car extractions, fire extinguisher lessons and more. Guests of all ages also had hands-on opportunities, as illustrated in two of these photos. On display was an array of equipment including […]
Steamy event II
Visitors stepped back in time Saturday, September 12 at the annual Antique Engine & Machinery Show. “Big dog” at the show was a Case threshing machine. An impressive collection of other “old timers” ranged from steam-power boats to model engines. Among those doing demonstrations was Frank Orr, who created rope sections to give to his […]
Steamy event
Images from the 2009 Anacortes Antique Engine & Machinery Show include a model of the Adeline Foss tug and a John Deere tractor owned by Greg Greenfield. The engine is a Gardner Marine engine.
MS150 2009
This year’s MS150 (financing Multiple Sclerosis research) drew more riders than ever, starting from the Skagit County Fairgrounds with route options that included Whidbey Island. Among participants was former Seattle Sonics (and UW) star Detlef Schrempf (his foundations contributes to many such non-profits). Among teams were volunteers from the BP refinery in Whatcom County, and […]
Frontier town
Winthrop is one of the favorite stops for folks traveling the Cascade Loop. According to one reader board in town, the “restored” look was the dream of the late Otto Wagner, who pondered “a way to repay the people of this town for helping him … in the success of the Wagner Lumber Mill.” As […]
Desert textures
I was struck by the contrast between an eastern Washington jogging trail and a forest trail near my Anacortes home. There are evergreen trees, but they grow in clumps, as opposed to forests. Rather than the thick underbrush of western Washington, this area is carpeted with dirt and sand. The dragonflies are bigger on the […]
Pacific Raceways
It was “Pinks All Out” day at Pacfic Raceways in Kent on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 15-16. We made it for Saturday’s action, which drew more than 15,000 spectators on a perfect summer day. In addition to the “Pinks” competition, the day included races between trucks and exhibitions including Seattle’s motorcycle team, the “Cossacks.” Also […]
Author! Author!
Monday, August 11 was a wonderful day for author Jane Berentson and those who love her. Jane, a 2000 graduate of Burlington-Edison High School, had her first book published in May. “Miss Harper Can Do It” is the story of a young schoolteacher in Tacoma struggling with her “new life” as her boyfriend serves in […]
NAS tour
NAS Whidbey graciously hosted a tour of the air base for Anacortes Chamber members on Tuesday, August 11. Among tour “guides” were two female officers who call Anacortes home. Pictured with Chamber tour group and EA6B aircraft is Lt. Izumi Hoehn. Pictured behind the counter in the VAQ 131 briefing room is Lt. Candice Pedraza. […]
Arts Festival 09
Another great Anacortes Arts Festival, with music, food, art and entertainment for all ages. Included in this group of photos is a portrait of local artist Anne Martin McCool, an “aerial” from the Majestic Inn and Spa, a wood artist and a family enjoying a chalk art-photo op.
AHS All-Class Reunion 09
Lots of smiling faces, and even some hugs, as Anacortes High School alums of all ages gathered Saturday, August 8 for the AHS All Class Reunion of 2009. Pictured here are Class of ’49 grad Bill Morgan with AHS cheerleaders and Seahawk mascot; relatives Oren Hauge (left, Class of ’52) and Jim Berentson (Class of […]
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