"WE'VE GOT THIS."
In this issue of the
Rachel Hansen | editor
Sometimes if I squint my eyes just right things are almost back to normal. But it seems that every time we just feel like we've grasped control – something else comes up. Despite this lingering uncertainty, so many people are working hard to do great and positive things in our communities. Some things are small, like smiling even if a face is unfamiliar, other things are huge – but all are important. The Fjord can communicate those important things. We are excited about what the future holds for Tracing the Fjord. Now entering our fifth year there are some big changes. First, our online readers have finally exceeded the print run of 10,000. That was cool to see. Second, in March, we purchased the bank in Hoodsport and we're transforming it into a brick and mortar (well, concrete block actually) Tracing the Fjord. We have so many ideas, and much will depend on the permitting process, but in short, it will be a community gathering place to share more stories – and oysters. Third, and the biggest news of all, Jeff Slakey has joined the team at the Fjord. For the last 16 years Jeff has been a positive force in promoting Mason County with his broadcast position at IFiber KMAS.
He is often an integral part of many local events acting as announcer or emcee and has been affectionately dubbed the "Voice of Mason County." We are excited that Jeff will still be out in the field sourcing stories and covering all the events, activities and personalities around our beautiful area – on behalf of The Fjord. Already, Jeff has ridden in a Ferris Wheel with the queen; hosted a parade, raced karts at the ridge, completed the Tour De Mason Bike Ride, interviewed our famous outdoor photographer, sampled glam-picnics in Union; and even met a Sasquatch. That was just the first couple weeks. Welcome aboard, Jeff, we can't wait to see what the future holds!
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ISSUE 21 | VOLUME 5 EVENTS -6 GLAMPING picnics and glamping villages – 17 50 WAYS TO FILL YOUR DAYS ideas for summer- 27 BANKING ON HOODSPORT tribute to the Hood Canal State Bank legacy - 31 QUILCENE'S BUSY WEEKEND farm tours, fair & races 34 Roadside Attractions - 38 MARMOT PASS HIKE - 41 SKYLINE THEATER SIGN neon project - 43 WATERFALLS – 56 SHELLFISH - 58 BLUEGRASS - 60
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