Looking Back
T Bailey hosts tour
More than two dozen young business people from all around Skagit County gathered last Friday at the T Bailey manufacturing plant on March’s Point. T Bailey hosted a tour for members of the “NextExec” group organized under the umbrella of the Economic Development Association of Skagit County. Among those on the tour were EDASC Director […]
Local photos in InfoGuide
Two of my Anacortes images were published in the 2013-14 edition of the Greater Seattle InfoGuide, a 96-page glossy magazine subtitled: “Your Guide to Life in the Puget Sound Region.” A photograph of the Anacortes Spring Boat Show appeared in the “Living North” section, which included a brief article about Anacortes. The other photo appeared […]
Hospital extends party invite
Seems like only yesterday! Join Island Hospital in celebration of its 50th anniversary for a free community health fair for the entire family on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the hospital campus just west of Commercial and 25th Street. The community event will feature free screenings, health exhibits, healthy snacks, […]
Brodniak Award goes to Simensen
Music teacher Ian Simensen has been named to receive the Walter A. Brodniak Award, given each spring to a student, faculty member, administrator, school director, community member or community organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural arts in the Anacortes School District during the current year. Simensen has been teaching Band in […]
Regatta up close and personal
Anacortes photographer Del Zane contributed his talents to the 2013 Tulip Festival Regatta last weekend, putting together an impressive collection of images captured “up close and personal” from a chase boat hosted by the Anacortes Yacht Club. For more images, visit www.delzanephotography.com.
Derby winners awarded today
As of 12:45 p.m. Sunday, these were the top fish on display at the Anacortes Salmon Derby: Scott Fowler, 21.52 lbs; Rich Olson, 19.42 lbs; Jay Murphy, 19.10 lbs. Ceremony this afternoon in the big tent at Cap Sante Marina.
Brave little tulip
Undeterred by the shy nature of her countless garden friends, one brave little Skagit Valley tulip burst forth in color this week, catching the eyes of Anacortes photographers Kirk and Mary Kennedy.
Equinox sunset
Photographer Del Zane of Anacortes tagged a recent collection of his photographs: “Spectacular Equinox Sunset at Deception Pass Bridge.” I have to agree. They are spectacular! Thanks for sharing, Del. To see more Zane images, go to www.delzane.com.
Smiles of joy
Among countless photos taken during the February 4 parade for 6-year-old Madelyn Kuhnlein is this mother/daughter classic by Chris Terrell, publisher of Anacortes Magazine. On February 1 Madelyn had her last chemo treatment for leukemia. A downtown parade was held in Anacortes to celebrate the news that Madelyn is cancer free! The “secret” parade, organized […]
Snowy owl
Photographer friend Sandra Crouch captured this beautiful portrait on some recently cleared DNR land south of Larabee State Park. Her research identified the bird as a female snowy owl (banding on the body). The male is almost pure white. Thanks for sharing, Sandra, and keep up the good work!
Edison eagles
Anacortes friends Kirk and Mary Kennedy took advantage of sunshine the other day for an Edison excursion rich with opportunity for eagle photos. As avid photographer Kirk noted, you can certainly head upriver at this time of year to see eagles, but why travel that far when you can see dozens of the white-capped raptors […]
Community servant
Belated congratulations to my friend Chris Terrell, honored recently by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce with its annual Community Service Award. Chris is owner of How It Works and is publisher of Anacortes Magazine. He also owns two kennels. In his “free time,” he can often be seen with his camera, searching for images that […]
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