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Contents President’s Letter..................................................... Pg. 4 Mayor’s Letter.......................................................... Pg. 5 History of Loggerodeo™......................................... Pg. 6-7 LOGGERODEO™ is the trademark of the Loggerodeo. All rights reserved.

Events....................................................................... Pg. 8-25 Thanks to our many Sponsors.............................. Pg. 15 Event Schedule........................................................ Pg. 20 Map of Sedro-Woolley........................................... Pg. 21 Meet the Carvers.................................................... Pg. 26-31 Sedro-Woolley Museum........................................ Pg. 32-34

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Welcome from the Loggerodeo™ President Dottie Chandler:

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ast year was my first year as president and I would like to thank everyone - especially my husband - for their support in making it a successful year. This year we had one of our board members, Brett Sandstrom, step down. Our board now consists of Paul Chandler, Nick Bates, George Kenney, Nancy Bonafede, Amanda Brown and new members Jim McMullen, Tonia Smiley, and Rose Torset. We had a lot of fresh ideas introduced and would like to incorporate some of them. We encourage new ideas from the public about things that they might like to see or do at the Loggerodeo™ as we are always trying to improve and make our event bigger and better, if possible.

This year the Loggerodeo™ supported and helped put on an amateur chainsaw carving competition at Eagle Haven Winery during the Woodfest - Timber to Tech event in April. The winner was Will McGee and he will get to be an exhibition carver and compete in the quick carves this year. We had six carvers: Will McGee, Brandi Herber, Matt Larson, Leigh Woody, Brian Verner and Dave Hauge.

We are excited for the T-shirt sales this year because we asked the Sedro-Woolley High School art class students to create a design for the Loggerodeo™ T-shirts. We had four designs to pick from and the winning art student was Julia Layland. Said Julia, “I am honored to have this opportunity. Loggerodeo™ has been a big part of my life, from visiting the 4th of July activities every year, to being on the Sedro-Woolley High School Loggerodeo™ Team. I am running for Loggerodeo captain for next year. I love being involved in high school.

Some of my activities include, being on Honor Roll and National Honors Society, being a yearbook editor, a cheerleader, an FFA Officer (and on the Floriculture team, the Public Speaking team, Loggerodeo™ team), the Tennis Team, and I’m in studio art. Art is one of my favorite subjects…I hope to continue art into college and double major with art and a teaching degree. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to support and represent a tradition in our community.”

Sedro-Woolley is growing; we have a new mayor, Julia Johnson, and have added some new businesses this year. The city still has some of the old faces and businesses to come visit or shop in. If you enjoy or would like to know more about our history, please visit the Sedro-Woolley Museum; there is so much to see.

This year we have six days of Loggerodeo™, starting Friday, June 29th with the carnival opening that night and ending with our fireworks display on July Fourth.

The last couple of years we have put out maps for Loggerodeo™ visitors to mark where they are from. Last year we had all 50 states and many other countries. We also had a gentleman, Klaas van Kruistum from the Netherlands, who is their version of Mike Rowe from the television series “Dirtiest Jobs.” The name of their show is Klaas Kan Alles translated to “Klaas Can Do It All.” Klaas filmed some of our events and he did a carving under the supervision of George Kenney, our chainsaw carving coordinator. Klaas stopped in other states to film different jobs he also tried before heading home. This episode was aired on Sept 30th in the Netherlands and it can be seen on Youtube @ youtube.com/Klaas Kan Alles. We were excited to be asked to let him participate and film our town of Sedro-Woolley.

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Letter from Julia Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley:

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am honored to have this opportunity to serve as Mayor of Sedro-Woolley, and it is an exciting time to be a part of the many changes and growth our city is experiencing. For those of you who don’t know, 2018 marks the 120th birthday of our town. I recently found a speech written by the former Mayor Don ‘Spud’ Walley, who was addressing Sedro-Woolley’s 100th birthday. In the letter he shares, “The Town that logging built… Sedro-Woolley is well known for its clean environment, good schools, small-town friendliness, and excellent fire and police protection.” That was twenty years ago, and yet the same could be said of our town today.

Loggerodeo in Sedro-Woolley is a grand event, filled with many activities for all to enjoy. The parade has always drawn large crowds and is the longest running parade in the State of Washington. Our 4th of July celebration and grand parade were organized and celebrated in the early 1900s, with the carnival becoming a part of our festivities around 1910. Since that time, we have added a myriad of activities and events, some were for the moment, but a few, such as the rodeo, chainsaw carvings, kiddie parade, car show, log show exhibition, beard contest, and the foot race have become an established part of our celebration, and something we all look forward to seeing. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the amazing display of fireworks that climax the Loggerodeo and 4th of July celebration in a grand way at Riverfront Park; something you do not want to miss.

Loggerodeo is not the only festival we have the opportunity to enjoy and participate in throughout the year.

From Woodfest to Blast from the Past, Founders’ Day to Christmas Parade and tree lighting, there is something for everyone.

This summer will also bring the Little League State Tournament. It’s quite an honor for our town to have been selected to host this event. We have several playing fields here in Sedro-Woolley and many will be utilized.

This will be a memorable time for all little league teams, their families, and for those of us who live here and have businesses in and around town. So around July 21st be watching for an opportunity to enjoy the excitement and energy that is generated by a tournament coming to town and competing for the allusive state title.

We are experiencing new growth and development in our city. Our downtown business district has welcomed several new shops as well as restaurants that are providing old-fashioned customer service.

For as long as I can remember I have attended and participated in the Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo events and celebration, and I hope you will join me in doing the same this year.

Julia M. Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley

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History of the Loggerodeo™

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he World Famous Loggerodeo™ is Sedro-Woolley’s official Fourth of July celebration; Independence Day festivities have been running since 1886, making it the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the state. The event brings current and past community members together; many old timers who have moved away make trips back to town to visit with friends and family and share in the celebration. Over the years the festivities have varied in length; the 2018 activities are an extended six day experience from June 29 through July 4.

This is good, old-fashioned family fun, stamped with Sedro-Woolley’s logging history and small-town charm.

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beforehand, 2018 marks the 70th annual event called Loggerodeo™. The name Loggerodeo™ dates back to 1948 when John Conrad won a city-wide naming contest, sponsored by the returning World War II vets of the American Legion. He won a $25 cash prize. 1948 was a special year for the Loggerodeo™ as it was a merger of two celerations that had often been run separately during the week of July 4: logging contests and a rodeo. Many old timers still say that the 1948 event was the wildest Loggerodeo™ ever. A fireworks display was added along with the street dance in front of the Legion Hall on Murdock Street. The Ziegler Brothers Carnival had been introduced in 1946 and continued into 1948 and beyond. The year 1948

also marked the 50th anniversary of the merger of Sedro and Woolley towns, who had each previously had their own Independence Day celebrations.

The original Sedro-Woolley rodeo was held in 1914 and consisted of riding, racing and roping exhibitions; it attracted ten thousand people from all parts of the Pacific Northwest. The rodeo continued on an irregular schedule until 1934 when community members decided to restore it at the grounds on Polte Road. The Rodeo expanded into a two day event in 1946 and included calf and trick roping; bronco, steer and bareback riding; and bulldogging. In that year $1,500 in cash prizes was awarded, including $150 to the best all-around cowboy.

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events were expanded. Rules were codified for the Log Drive; originally nearly 12 feet long, the log was eventually standardized at eight feet with a 14-inch diameter. A crew would drop the log into the Skagit River from the Marblemount Bridge at 5 a.m. The log was then followed downriver by a motor boat to ensure that it wasn’t stolen. Rodeo queen candidates sold raffle tickets to local gamblers who were trying to guess how long the log would take to float down to its destination at the Clear Lake Bridge.

Depending on the depth of the river and obstructions in a given year, the trip varied 10 to 19 hours. For many years, a local radio station would announce updates on the log’s progress called in

by Don Collen who participated in the event in one way or another for decades starting in the early 1960s. He was the Logging Show MC and a Log Show chairperson in the 1980s. The log drive ended in the 1990s.

The Loggerodeo™ is run by an all volunteer team headed up by President Dottie Chandler who took over two years ago from former President Jeanne McLennan and former Vice President Erin Balam. Organizing the event is a 12 month commitment. The Loggerodeo™ depends heavily on community support - both financial and participatory - to keep it going. The festivities cost between $30,000 and $40,000 to produce. Apart from personal and business donations and sponsorships, the Loggerodeo™ raises money through the Carnival, the T-shirt sale and the Quick Carve auctions. The more carnival bracelets and T-shirts are sold and the more is bid on carvings, the more money is raised for the Loggerodeo™. The event’s main sponsors are Janicki Industries, Skagit Media, The Skagit Casino Resort, Hometown Pharmacy, KAPS & KBRC, Sierra Pacific Industries, Skagit Valley Farm, Adaptive Law Firm and Skagit Publishing.

Please contact the Loggerodeo™ at sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@frontier.com or 360-770-8452 to get involved or make a donation.

Visit www.loggerodeo.org for application forms and drop them off at the Loggerodeo™ office at 727 Murdock St., Unit 3. Historical details were found in the Skagit River Journal.

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Loggerodeo™ Events Loggerodeo™ contact information: www.loggerodeo.org sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@frontier.com 360-770-8452 Event applications can be found on loggerodeo.org under applications. Two ways to turn them in: Mail to: P.O. Box 712, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Drop them off at the Loggerodeo office: 727 Murdock St. Unit B. (above the museum) The official Loggerodeo™ T-shirt pre-sale for $15 will be held between June 1 and June 28 at 5 p.m. This year’s design was chosen from an art student competition at the SedroWoolley High School! Last year’s T-shirts are $5. Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggerodeo.org for location of sale.

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avis Shows Northwest produces a grand family friendly carnival; it will run June 29 through July 4 at the Riverfront Park on the south edge of town. There will be a special “kiddies’ section” with a giant slide and merry-goround; and fresh new rides along with some old favorites like the 90 foot Ferris wheel. Unlimited ride carnival bracelets are $27 per person, per day; they can be purchased at a carnival booth after 5 p.m., June 28. Tickets can also be purchased for a single ride. A portion of the carnival proceeds benefits the Loggerodeo™. The carnival bracelet pre-sale for $22 begins during the Blast from the Past event on June 1 and runs through June 28 at 5 p.m. Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggerodeo.org for location of sale.

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their business. They believe that “The ultimate carnival should be clean and wholesome, fun for the entire familywith something wonderful for everyone, young and old – no matter what income level. We bring this special experience to the people of your community - the highest quality carnival that has ever visited your event.” They aim to create “a spectacular experience of excitement for all; a place where people can enjoy themselves to the utmost.”

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n 1947, Mannie and Melba Davis and Mannie’s parents, Joe and Martha Davis, leased five rides from an Eyerly ride manufacturer out of Salem, Oregon. In the early years, the four Davis’ booked the equipment with other carnival operators at locations from California to Texas, operating Skagit Publishing

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as far south as the Mexican border. By 1950, the group had decided to purchase the five rides they had previously leased.

At that time, they incorporated the business in their home state of Oregon and purchased property for winter-quarters in Portland. Mannie and Melba expanded their route to encompass more of the Oregon festivals and fairs. At the end of their summer season, Mannie would work on the equipment and Melba would get winter work and do the booking for the show along with Martha’s help. Mannie and Melba had many independent attractions in their carnival. In the 1950s a cousin brought his elephant, Senita, on the road.

The traveling show also included a wrestling side show, an aerial act and a gorilla show.

Many of the fairs and festivals that Melba booked back in the 1950s are still being played by the Davis Family, which speaks to the values and business practices established all those years ago.

Mannie and Melba’s two sons have continued in the industry. Michael Davis along with his wife, Cathy, and their family, owns and operates Davis Amusement Cascadia, Inc. The carnival plays over 60 dates including events in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Nevada and Utah. Davis Amusement Cascadia, Inc. is now being operated by third and fourth generation Davis family members, with the fifth generation eager to continue in the family tradition.

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The Grand Parade Sponsored by Janicki Industries

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hief of police, Lin Tucker, sounds his siren to announce the start of the parade, which will begin at 11 a.m. on July 4. The parade is led by the color guard from the American Legion Post 43 from Sedro-Woolley. Parade dignitaries will include Loggerodeo™ President Dottie Chandler, the grand marshal, the rodeo queen and the Kiddie Parade winner. The official parade sponsor will also be near the front of the lineup. The 2018 grand marshal is Bobi Kelley who is being recognized by the mayor for her single ownership of Cascade Fabrics in Sedro-Woolley for 40 years.

Entries vary from year to year but there are typically 130-140 in the two-hour long parade. Participants may use log trucks, decorated floats - large and small, antique cars and trucks, the old John Deere tractors and much more.

You will probably see lots of horses and the funny pooper scoopers. There might be a few drill teams, race cars and of course the Nile Shriners of Seattle. There will be marching units, a band or two and fire trucks along with many local businesses, organizations and church groups. This year’s entries are invited to follow the family friendly Fourth of July theme and decorate in Red, White and Blue.

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Parade contestants are asked to check in on 3rd Street at Parade Central to pick up their entry number and find their spot to lineup in numbered order. The Grand Parade starts on the corner of 3rd and State streets, turns left on State Street, right on Metcalf, right on Ferry and then right on Township; ending at the intersection of Township and State streets. Ten thousand spectators come out to view the parade (which is almost the population of Sedro-Woolley)! Come early to find a spot to watch the parade and bring lawn chairs or blankets.

New parade sponsor, Janicki Industries, is welcomed this year. The parade is organized by the Sedro-Woolley Lions Club that is celebrating 81 years of service to their community this year. The Sedro-Woolley Lions Club has been presenting the Grand Parade since before 1950. The Loggerodeo™ had become accustomed to asking the club to take on the task every year and then about 1950 the club officially took it over as their community project. There has been a Lions Club member on the Loggerodeo™ board since 1950. Long time Lions Club member Rose Torsett is taking over as lead parade organizer this year.

The parade is one of the biggest events in SedroWoolley; organizing such a large event takes a lot of effort from volunteers. Of the Lions Club’s 19 members, 15 to 16

are actively involved in putting on the parade along with family members and other volunteers from the community.

The work includes collecting parade applications, selecting judges and the grand marshal and staging entries for the parade lineup.

For the safety of the spectators and in compliance with state law, nothing can be thrown from moving floats or vehicles. Parade participants are asked to walk up to the spectators to hand out any candy or items. They should also refrain from shooting water guns at the crowd as it against the parade rules. Spectators should stay back near the curb for their safety and to give contestants room to put on the show. Find parade applications and more information at www.loggerodeo.org.

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he Grand Parade committee is pleased to have Bobi Kelley as the 2018 grand marshal. Said Kelley, “Being selected grand marshal is very humbling, it’s an honor really.”

Despite being born and raised in Seattle, Bobi’s longtime commitment to the City of Sedro-Woolley is exemplified through her store, Cascade Fabrics, which she opened with her husband Paul in 1978. After Paul graduated from

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university with a business degree, the couple moved around the country with his job at JC Penney. They eventually landed in Bellingham which led them to a connection and affection for Sedro-Woolley. They decided to make SedroWoolley their home and wanted to provide a retail store for the community that the city didn’t have; this led to a fabric store so people in the community and up river could shop for fabrics locally. Said Bobi, “The store is a labor of love…when Paul passed away six years ago I felt the best way to honor his memory was to keep the store running… accepting the role as grand marshal is a way to recognize my late husband’s love for this community.”

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he Arts & Crafts Fair at Riverfront Park will be open June 29 through July 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Download your application form on www.loggerodeo.org and mail to P.O. Box 712, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 or drop off at the Loggerodeo™ office above the museum by Friday, June 29. Contact the Loggerodeo™ at 360-770-8452 for more information.

Firefighter Competition

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he Firefighter Competition, presented by the SedroWoolley Volunteer Firefighter Association, is back for 2018! New event organizers are Sedro-Woolley volunteer firefighters Bobby Castilleja and Cody Moore. This classic Loggerodeo™ event will take place at the old Marketplace grocery store parking lot; one block west of the wood carving competition on 100 State Street. The show will be on Saturday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trials are added and mixed every year to keep the show fresh and exciting while encouraging fitness and friendly competition. New this year are kids competitions and exhibition matches with the Sedro-Woolley police department. The firefighters dress in “full bunker gear” and SCBA while demonstrating the physical demands of their job through a slalom course, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 165 pound “victim”. This event is free to the public.

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ince 2014, Don Collen of the Wildcat Steelhead Club of Sedro-Woolley has organized a “flyover” with help and planes from the Heritage Flight Museum located at the Bayview Airport. The “flyover” will be two to three propdriven planes making three passes over the Grand Parade on Ferry Street, starting from east to west. Weather permitting; the flyover will occur about noon.

Generous sponsors Iron Skillet, Wood’s Logging Supply and Janicki Industries of Sedro-Woolley have returned to fund the 2018 flyover.

Said Collen, “I am a staunch patriot...fighting in Korea in 1951-1952 changed my perspective on war and freedom… to me, the flyover represents the freedom that we enjoy today.” He says that every time a flag goes by in the parade, he salutes.

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Bobby, who was born and raised in Sedro-Wolley, has been a Sedro-Woolley volunteer firefighter for three years. Said Bobby, “I wanted to bring the event back…my kids appreciated the events and the camaraderie shown while working with other departments for fun instead of in stressful situations.”

Cody was born and raised in Burlington but spent a lot of time in Sedro-Woolley as a kid. He has lived in SedroWoolley as a resident volunteer firefighter for the last three years. Said Cody, “I absolutely loved participating in the firefighter competition in years past and was disappointed when it didn’t happen last year. I wanted to bring it back to keep the tradition going.”

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Patriotic Business and House Decorating Contest

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n a long-standing tradition, about a dozen houses and a handful of businesses participate in the contest each year, decorating their home or business in Red, White and Blue for the Fourth of July. Businesses compete in two categories: Main Street Window Decorating and Off of Metcalf Building Decorating. A panel of local judges will rank the homes and businesses for best use of patriotic colors; awarding gift certificates for first, second and third places. Winners are announced on the Loggerodeo™ website.

Judging will be Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. - noon. Download your application form on www.loggerodeo.org and mail to P.O. Box 712, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 or drop off at the Loggerodeo™ office above the museum by Monday, June 25.

Call the Loggerodeo™ at 360-770-8452 for more information.

Fireworks Show and Great Food

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hat would the Fourth of July be without “bombs bursting in air”? Sedro-Woolley’s patriotic fireworks show is held at Riverfront Park at dusk on July 4, sponsored by the Loggerodeo™. The park has a great “open view” of the night sky and there is ample free parking and room to enjoy the spectacular show. Located right next to the carnival, you can wander over and enjoy some rides after the fireworks end; the carnival is open until midnight. Fireworks are provided by Western Display Fireworks of Camby, Oregon.

Come early to picnic, stroll along the beautiful Skagit River or tailgate in the parking lot across from the park.

Support the Steel Claw Wrestling Club at their burger stand.

There will be many food vendors to choose from during the Loggerodeo™.

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Chainsaw Carving Championship

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oin us for the 23rd annual Chainsaw Carving Championship; the premier carving event of the Northwest in the “chainsaw carving capital of Washington”!

The event was first organized by Rocky McArthur in 1996; and it has proven to be a stand-out crowd pleaser year after year under the leadership of pro carver George Kenny. The competition is still held on the corner of Murdock and State streets but it has grown and changed over the years; keeping it one of the most exciting events of the weekend.

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Championships. Only carvers who have placed in the top of a carving competition are invited to compete at the Loggerodeo™; many of the carvers represent the United States in major carving competitions around the world and have taken home first place prizes.

Don’t miss the carvers going head to head to be crowned the “best of the best.”

The main event is the log competition, which will run June 30-July 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carvers work with six to eight foot all cedar logs to carve beautiful sculptures with themes such as Northwest wildlife and logging. With over 26 hours to work on their master sculptures, there will be plenty of anticipation around the finished products and the judges’ picks on July 4. The Quick Carves will be held June 30-July 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. On July 4 there will be two quick carves: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Auctions will be held at 5 p.m. June 30-July 3.

On July 4, don’t miss judging at 1 p.m., and the special Quick Carve auction time at 3 p.m., followed immediately by the awards ceremony. Help crown a “People’s Choice” winner and join in the celebration for this year’s winners.

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Awards are granted to the top five Best Overall Quick Carves and the top five main event carvings plus People’s Choice and Carver’s Choice. Judges look for the following five criteria in choosing the best competitors: artistic impact, effectiveness of design, use of material, difficulty and craftsmanship. A portion of the event’s proceeds goes to support the Loggerodeo™ that provides the cedar logs for the competition; please bid on the wonderful carvings to show your support for the Loggerodeo™ and keep the carving competition going into the future.

This year’s event will feature 15 carvers from around the world; bringing back some past favorites as well as some new faces of the future. See “Meet the Carvers” carver profiles at the end of the program for more details.

Always a crowd favorite, George Kenny of Allyn, Washington returns as the carver coordinator and auctioneer. As a carver and former competitor himself, he has been closely involved with the carving industry for over 20 years, helping to coordinate carving shows around the country. He also knows the carvers personally, is familiar with their past and recent accomplishments and has even competed against some of them. George travels across the U.S. doing custom works and shows. In 2004, he opened a first of its kind training facility called the George Kenny School of Chainsaw Carving that has been instrumental in teaching the next generation of carvers. Students come from all over the country to take his acclaimed three day course and many of these students go on to become champions themselves. Kenny currently organizes and auctions for The Northern California Championships, The Butte County Fair, near Chico, California and the Monterey County Fair in California. George has been featured in TV spots with Alaska Airlines, Pemco, AmericanExpress and on the show Skagit Publishing

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Treehouse Masters on the Discovery Channel. Look out for George’s exhibition carving and quick carves this year. Said Kenny, “Every year this event, above all others I am involved with, always inspires me to get better. The talent that this show attracts is unsurpassed and respected around the world; it is shows like this that make all the carvers better.”

As chainsaw art has moved into the mainstream, many of these carvers have been involved in movie and television parts and shows. Mark Colp has a starring role in TimberKings where he works on large log homes; Steve Bacus has been seen by most of the Northwest in the Pemco commercials; George Kenny and Jacob Lucas have been featured on Treehouse masters on Discovery Channel; Bob King has won many titles across the world and done work with Lucas Films of Star Wars fame.

Thank you to all the local sponsors who provided water, cash prizes and volunteer time. Contact George at gknwman@yahoo.com for more information.

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Riding Club and sponsored by local businesses. This is thrilling entertainment for the whole family! Whether it is watching the competitors’ excitement as they set new personal bests or feeling the frustration as things don’t go their way; the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo will keep you on the edge of your seat! The show takes place at the rodeo grounds on Polte Road.

Contestants push themselves to their physical limits, showing great strength and stamina. The Pro-West association has about 600 members and prides itself on an exciting show filled with courageous cowboys and cowgirls from the Pacific Northwest and the best livestock around.

The Sedro-Woolley Riding Club is thrilled to welcome back the Skagit Rein Riders equestrian drill team and the Skagit County Mounted Shooters.

Keep your eyes peeled for surprise special events!

Featured events include grand entry, stick pony races, steer wrestling, barrel racing, tie-down roping, breakaway roping by boys under 16 and women of all ages, team roping where two contestants work together to rope a steer, bareback riding, ranch saddle bronc riding, bull riding and more.

There will also be a rodeo clown for the kids.

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Knut Bell will perform the national anthem before each show. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, children and active military members.

July 3 “Woolley Tuff ”: Stick pony races start at 5:30 pm with the rodeo performance at 6 p.m. During the rodeo performance we will be passing the boot for breast cancer research with all proceeds being donated locally to the Skagit Hospital Foundation and United General Hospital Foundation. Stay for the Knut Bell “Dancing in the Dirt” concert after the rodeo for a fun family event.

July 4: Slack at 8 a.m. and Rodeo at 2 p.m. The July 4 show will be Red, White and Blue to honor our military and first responders. During this rodeo performance they will be passing the boot for the Cowboy Crisis Fund that supports injured competitors.

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he first Sedro-Woolley rodeo show as part of the Fourth of July celebration in Sedro-Woolley occurred in 1914 and consisted of racing, riding and roping exhibitions; it attracted thousands of spectators from all over the Northwest. Tickets cost less than 50 cents and broncs were saddled in the arena rather than the bucking chutes. The original rodeo continued off and on at the Polte Road location until 1934 when local promoters expanded the celebration into an annual tradition. Today’s rodeo continues the tradition of showing the duties of a working

cowboy/cowgirl and his/her duties on the range. For many competitors, rodeo is more than a hobby; it is a career and a way of life.

Visit www.sedrowoolleyrodeo.com for more information.

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he Sedro-Woolley Rodeo named its first queen in 1950, Glenda Rae Aldridge. A queen was chosen consecutively until 1953, followed by a break until 1971; after which it became an annual tradition. The Sedro-Woolley Rodeo queen is an ambassador for the sport of rodeo and the Western way of life; she represents the program with grace, integrity and professionalism. Her reign is a 12 month commitment, running January 1 through December 31.

Competition for this title consists of horsemanship, public speaking, interviews, rodeo knowledge, appearance and personality. Judges are chosen from throughout Washington State based on their knowledge and experience with rodeo but who have no personal knowledge and/or history with any of the contestants. During her reign the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo queen travels to various rodeos, parades, public events, interviews, coronations, and school and charity events throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Canada as approved by the royalty directors and Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Board.

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No need to travel far when your neighbors at PeaceHealth are right here to care for you.

PeaceHealth’s Family Medicine providers in Sedro-Woolley and Burlington deliver personalized care for each member of your family to help you get well and stay well.

Our Family Medicine clinics are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

United Family Medicine, 360-856-7230 Sedro-Woolley Family Medicine, 360-855-1411 Burlington Family Medicine, 360-856-7960 (Burlington Walk-in clinic hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Immunizations and screenings n Sports physicals Preventive care n Same-day appointments peacehealth.org/primary-care/sedro-woolley

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2018 Loggerodeo™ Event Schedule Friday, June 29 5 p.m. - Close ����������������� Carnival Saturday, June 30 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ��������������� Log Carving Competition, followed by Quick Carve auction 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. ��������������� Firefighter Competition 10 a.m. - noon ��������������� Decorated House Judging 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. �������������� Arts & Crafts Fair 11 a.m. - Close ��������������� Carnival Noon – 6 p.m. ���������������� Eagles “People Helping People” Car Show (registration begins at 9 a.m.)

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ����� Quick Carve 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. ��������������� Kiddie Parade (judging from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.)

7 p.m. – 10 p.m. ������������� Street Dance Sunday, July 1 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ��������������� Log Carving Competition, followed by Quick Carve auction 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. �������������� Arts & Crafts Fair 1 p.m. ����������������������������� Beard Contest Noon - Close ������������������ Carnival 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ����� Quick Carve Monday, July 2 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ��������������� Log Carving Competition, followed by Quick Carve auction 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. �������������� Arts & Crafts Fair 11 a.m. - Close ��������������� Carnival 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ����� Quick Carve

Tuesday, July 3 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ��������������� Log Carving Competition, followed by Quick Carve auction 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. �������������� Arts & Crafts Fair 11 a.m. - Close ��������������� Carnival 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ����� Quick Carve 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. ���������� Stick-Pony Races on the Rodeo Grounds 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. ��������������� Pro-West Rodeo followed by the “Dancing in the Dirt” concert Wednesday, July 4 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ��� Robyn’s “Pancakes for Kids” Breakfast 8 a.m. ����������������������������� Pro-West Slack event 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. �������� Sedro-Wolley Footrace (check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.)

9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. ����������� Quick Carve 10 a.m. �������������������������� Eagles “BBQ in the Parking Lot” 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ������������� Grand Parade 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. �������������� Arts & Crafts Fair 11 a.m. - Close ��������������� Carnival 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. ������������� Quick Carve 1 p.m. ����������������������������� Carving judging 2 p.m. ����������������������������� Pro-West Rodeo 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. ���������� Greg Bisbey Logging Exhibition 3 p.m. ����������������������������� Quick Carve auction followed by awards ceremony 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. ����������� Fireworks

Loggerodeo™ contact information:

Event applications can be found on The official Loggerodeo™ T-shirt loggerodeo.org under applications. Two pre-sale for $15 will be held between ways to turn them in: June 1 and June 28 at 5 p.m. This year’s www.loggerodeo.org design was chosen from an art student Mail to: P.O. Box 712, sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@frontier.com competition at the Sedro-Woolley High Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 School! Last year’s T-shirts are $5. Check 360-770-8452 Drop them off at the Loggerodeo office: the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or 727 Murdock St. Unit B. www.loggerodeo.org for location of sale. (above the museum) 20 LOGGERODEO 2018

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Visit www.sedrowoolleyrodeo.com to find out about rodeo queen event dates such as the horsemanship clinic and royalty trail ride plus contest eligibility and royal duties.

The Sedro-Woolley Rodeo is proud to announce Ally Knutzen as the 2018 Rodeo Queen.

Letter from Rodeo Royalty, Ally Knutzen “I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one” - Calamity Jane

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i! I’m Ally Knutzen, the 18 year old daughter of Toby and Michelle Knutzen of Burlington, Washington. I am a senior at Burlington Edison High School and am also in the Veterinary Technician Program at Skagit Valley College. When I’m not busy studying, I work part time at Tractor Supply Co., or you may find me bucking bales on my family’s hay farm or volunteering as a youth basketball referee for our local YMCA. In my free time I love to barrel race with my horses, Dolly and Dyno. I’m slowly building my mini farm one pet at a time. So far I have 4 chickens, 3 horses, 2 dogs and a cat!

Coming from a 5th generation of family farmers I’m no stranger to hard work. Whether it be on horseback, behind the scenes or out in the public, I’ll do whatever it takes to get the job done. My experience, accomplishments and love for the sport of rodeo is what made me want to be your 2018 Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen! ~ Ally Knutzen ~

out to enjoy the live classic rock and country music of the Northwest’s own The Marlin James Band! Each year sees crowds ranging between 100 and 300 people.

From Seattle, Washington, the Marlin James Band is one of the Northwest’s most requested Country bands! You will love the wide range of country classics, classic rock and original music. The set will go from Merle Haggard to Zac Brown to Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, and then onto the Rolling Stones! Their music is always high energy, even when performing a ballad, there is always something big like harmonies or huge guitar solos.

Band Members: Marlin, on lead vocals and guitar, is joined by his Wife “Kat” on bass guitar and vocals, drummer Phil Carter and Keyboard/vocalist Rod Masters.

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he Kiddie Parade for kids under 12 is a great opportunity to celebrate the creativity of the city’s youth; the event has had about 100 participants per year in recent years. This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, June 30 at 6 p.m. Judging will be handled by a community panel between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. The parade lineup starts at Lemley Chapel then goes down Metcalf Street, turns right on Ferry Street, then right on Murdock Street where the kids stop at the American Legion and the ladies hand out ice cream bars. Parade categories include everything from decorated bicycles to logging. Children are judged in five categories: Best Decorated Bicycle, Best Fairy Tale, Best Group, Best Logger/Farmer, Most Patriotic, Miscellaneous and Mounted / Hand Drawn. Children must be in control of Skagit Publishing

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their entry. The grand prize winner has the option to participate in the Grand Parade on July 4.

Please visit www.loggerodeo.org for the complete list of entry rules and to download your parade application. Same day registrants are welcome. Contact the Loggerodeo™ office at 360-770-8452 with questions.

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he Sedro-Woolley Schools Foundation has handed over the annual pancake feed to the SedroWoolley High School Associated Student Body (ASB). Please see the SedroWoolley School District Facebook page for more details that will be released closer to the Fourth of July. The 2018 “Robyn’s Pancakes for Kids” fundraiser breakfast will be held on July Fourth from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the SedroWoolley Senior Center on 715 Pacific Street (next to the library, entrance on Pacific and State streets). All proceeds go to ASB to help fund projects for the year.

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he Greg Bisbey Logging Exhibition is the longest running during the Loggerodeo™ celebration competition in the U.S.; it’s been going for more than 30 years! There There will be one show this year: after the Grand Parade on July 4 at 2 p.m. The show will be in the vacant lot on the corner of Walley and Warner streets, across

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from Wood’s Logging Supply. Loggers will utilize the log rolling pond, built for the show in 2014. Thank you to the Sedro-Woolley Masonic Lodge for the use of their lot. Local world champions compete in this fast-paced, adrenaline pumping show!

The participants include about ten professional loggers who showcase a “day in the woods” in the 45 minute show.

Competitors work in teams of two as Jack and Jack, Jack and Jill or Jill and Jill. Sedro-Woolley High School students will also perform. The Sedro-Woolley High School Logging Rodeo team has earned the axe showing state championship title 18 years in a row!

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include choker setting, axe throwing, speed climbing with spurs and belt and hot chainsaw bucking. The double-bucking sawyers are exceptional with cross-cut saws. A variety of saws will be used including the V8 that cuts through a 30 inch log in two seconds, hot saws, chainsaws and manual cross-cut saws.

Greg Bisbey grew up in Sedro-Woolley and says that he “knows everyone’s parents and grand-parents.” He is the Sedro-Woolley Junior High wrestling and track coach. He is also a former world champion for fastest speed climber with a total of seven titles under his belt, won in countries around the world. He still competes in the local show. “I’ve been competing and doing residential tree care since 1973 – taking down or securing ‘danger trees’ around homes – through my business, Bisbey Tree Care…It’s a dangerous business but I enjoy it so much…”

Contact Greg Bisbey at 360-724-3444 for more information.

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he 41st annual Rotary Footrace will be held July 4 at 9:30 a.m. sharp. Check-in and same day registration are 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the parking lot in front of at the Sedro-Woolley High School gym. Pre-registration cost is $25 including shirt; same-day registration shirts are $10 while supplies last.

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sedrowoolleyfootrace.com for the registration form. Cost is $25 including shirt. Mail or drop off registration forms to the Janicki Logging Office located at 103 N. Township St. by noon Monday, July 2.

The races are sponsored by the Loggerodeo™, SedroWoolley Rotary and Skagit Runners. The footrace has been a Rotary project for years; rotary members “man” the street corners along the race routes along with other organizational tasks. Kyle Rutherford has been on the Sedro-Woolley Rotary board for about eight years and says “it’s a fun, not too serious, community event.”

The 5.17-Mile Race and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk are accurately-measured and well-policed, attracting almost 700 participants each year. Both races travel along the Fourth of July Grand Parade route. The middle section of the 5.17-mile race runs along the Skagit River while the 2-mile course goes to the 1-mile turnaround and returns to the start/finish line.

Cash prizes are awarded to the top three men and top three women in each race.

Ages 14 and under and 70 and over are free (t-shirt not included), but must register day-of-race and receive a race number. If you want a t-shirt we recommend pre-registering online at www.sedrowoolleyfootrace.com by 5 p.m., Monday, July 2 where you can purchase a t-shirt for $10.

Parking is available on the south side of the high school athletic field to avoid conflicts with parade activities.

Please do not park in the gym parking lot. For additional Information contact Kyle Rutherford at 360-856-4465.

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he Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club prides itself on being “people helping people.” It supports local agencies who protect and serve the community including police and firefighters, provides funding for medical research in areas such as kidney disease, spinal cord injuries, diabetes and Alzheimer’s and raises money to donate to the local food banks, families in need, the boys and girls club, and academic and sports scholarships.

All public is welcome; both events will feature membership drives. For more information please call the Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club at 360-855-0530.

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he Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club is hosting a barbeque in their parking lot at 1000 Metcalf Street on July 4 at 10 a.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries and more with all profits going to the Sedro-Woolley Boys and Girls Club.

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Registration begins at 9 a.m. and costs only $15. The show will shut down south Metcalf Street from State Street.

There will be live music, prizes awarded by independent judges, plus a 50/50 drawing and raffle tickets.

Complementing the show will be a barbeque in the Eagles Club parking lot at 1000 Metcalf Street with hamburgers, hot dogs and french fries.

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he annual beard contest is one of the oldest Fourth of July events in Sedro-Woolley and the longest running beard competition in the State of Washington; it’s been going since the 1930s! Bringing his expertise on beards, new event organizer Mike Phillips of the State Street Barber Shop will be judging the competition. Mike has a well manicured beard himself and says he has “…always loved the big handlebar mustache.” The event will be on Sunday, July 1 at 1 p.m. Contestants should meet in front of the Sedro-Woolley Museum at 12:30 p.m. to get their name on the list. The museum will be open between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. where you can check out vintage pictures of the early beard contests. Hand-designed buttons will be passed out to contestants and a few lucky spectators before the show. Come to see a great selection of beards including Red, White and Blue dyed beards, thick, long, short and scraggly beards. There will be plenty of prizes for surprise categories.

Starting in June 2014, then Sedro-Woolley Police Chief, Doug Wood, allowed his police officers to grow a beard for the Beard Contest. The current police chief, Lin Tucker, allowed it again in 2015 and has since decided to allow it indefinitely. The contest has grown and shrunk over the last several years - from a few contestants in 2013 up to 31 in 2014 and back down to 14 in 2017. Come on out and help us grow this contest! Last year’s winner was Matt Waters of Sedro-Woolley who has won the contest two years running with his red, white and blue dyed beard – will there be a new winner this year? Please contact the Loggerodeo™ at 360-770-8452 for more information.

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Meet the 2018 Carvers The 2018 Chainsaw Carving Championship welcomes 15 world-class carvers to compete against each other in this exciting weekend event. Don’t miss the talent! The winner of the 19th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship over Father’s Day weekend (June 14-17) will be offered the 15th spot on the list of carvers.

Brandon Wilson Facebook: /MountainsideSculptureDesign/ E-mail: wilson.brandon81@yahoo.com

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randon grew up in a small town called Jay, Vermont.

There was a local store where an artist created lots of different chainsaw carvings for them. Growing up and seeing those carvings sparked an interest in Brandon who has been artistic from the time he was young. He started carving when he was 15 years old and after graduating high school, Brandon began carving full time and opened his own business. Wilson went to Reedsport, Oregon in 2016 to compete in the semi- pro division; he took first place. The next year (2017) Brandon went back to Reedsport and competed again but in the professional division and took fifth place. From there he went on to take fourth at the Sedro-Woolley Chainsaw Carving Championships. Brandon has competed in quite a few competitions both on the East and West Coast. In the fall

he is usually carving and selling his product at fairs in the New England area. Most of Brandon’s work can be viewed online on his business page Mountainside Sculpture & Design.

Doug Moreland Web: www.dougmoreland.com Phone: 512-657-9586 E-mail: doug@dougmoreland.com

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riginally from the mountains of west Texas, Doug Moreland discovered chainsaw carving in 1998 while playing fiddle with a band in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Doug caught on instantly, partly due to watching his father hand-carve small cowboy figurines when he was young.

By discovering this much faster, larger-scale method of wood carving an unknown natural artistic ability sprang forth; along with substantial financial support for Doug’s music career! After traversing the country for about four years playing music, writing songs, and carving, he settled near Austin, Texas. There he built a wood carving workshop and showroom and a home base for his own Western Swing band. The year 2017 brought on a quest to reach new horizons so Doug sold it all, pulled up his roots, and with his family in tow, set out to Colorado for a new experience and to participate in his first three carving competitions. Doug’s talent shone brightly; winning a place in each one of the contests! Doug continues his travel around the country, still playing music and chainsaw carving - mostly back in Texas - but has the West Coast in his sights for this summer!

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athew had the fortune of growing up in Orting, Washington; just down the road from Mark and Colby Herrington. Inspired by their work, at the age of 14 he began wandering to their place and before long he was carving with them regularly. Carving has been Matthews’s

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hobby for the last nine years but he knows that it will be his full time career some day. He turned pro at Reedsport last year and has plans to continue competing and perfecting his craft. Said Holznagel, “My favorite theme to carve is aquatic animals.”

Mark Herrington Phone: 253-632-6275 E-mail: crittermtncreations@hotmail.com

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rom Carbonado, Washington, Mark is a 62-year-old, multi talented show winner, extreme wood joiner and taxidermist.

He started carving wood sculptures over a decade ago and now makes his living off of his carvings.

“Sooner or later,” Mark explained, “I sell just about anything and everything.”

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Bob King Phone: 253-686-8983 Web: www.chainsawking.com Facebook: /ChainsawKing

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ob started carving in the fall of 1998 after seeing a local carver at the fair. He worked at Boeing and carved on the side until he was laid off, which prompted his move into full-time carving.

He is now the owner of Bear Necessities Sculpture, LLC where he keeps busy filling orders for both private and corporate customers. King entered his first competition after carving only three bears and has been competing ever since. Bob was one of the original members of the EchoUSA Carving Team; having been asked to join in 2005.

King is the main carver for Burton Snow Boards, handling their custom jumps for snow board runs. He has traveled to Daytona for Bike Week, carved at the Pocono 500 in Pennsylvania, participated in Harley Davidson’s 105th anniversary celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and worked in conjunction with Lucas Films and Disney to build a beginner snowboarders training center at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont featuring the Toy Story characters and Sierra Resort featuring life size Star Wars characters; fun opportunities he would have probably never experienced if not for his sponsorship.

In 2010 Bob was honored with a star in the Carvers Walk of Fame in Mulda, Germany for winning more competitions than anyone in the world! Bob was honored with a fourth place award for Best Overall Carver in the 2014 Loggerodeo™ carving competition. His winning

ollowing in his Dad Mark’s footsteps, Colby is also a talented wood carver. At 21 he won second-place honors at a chainsaw competition in 2014 against sculptors from all over the world. He works as ground crew and climber at Bruhn Logging & Tree Service and lives in Buckley, Washington. sedro-woolley

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carving was then purchased by Loggerodeo™ and donated as a memorial to the town of Oso for the mudslide. In 2015 Bob won first place in the People’s Choice award at the 3rd annual McKenzie River Chainsaw & Arts Festival.

He has been invited to represent the United States in competitions in Germany, England, Scotland, Denmark, Holland and Canada. He lives in Edgewood, Washington and carves all around the United States while not at home or traveling abroad. You can follow his travels on both his website and Facebook page.

Basically a self taught carver, Bob continues to grow in this art form by learning from other artists and pushing himself to try new things. Bob carves anything from realistic wildlife sculptures to scenes from life as he sees it.

Once again this year holds some fun adventures in wood sculpture and connecting with people. Bob looks forward to new experiences and catching up with friends and family along the way.

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yan was honored with a third place award for Best Overall Carver in the 2014 carving competition. He is the performing artist for Sculptures In Motion and has been sculpting professionally since 2006.

He is one of the youngest amongst his competitors, yet he is a force to be reckoned with.

Growing up in Reedsport, Oregon, Ryan displayed artistic abilities. He was introduced to chainsaw carving just shortly after turning 16 and became

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hooked on the art. Ryan started his chainsaw carving career in June of 2005 after being apprenticed by Tracie Brittenfield of Packwood, Washington. After graduating from Reedsport High School in 2007, Ryan began carving full time and attending more competitions. Ryan worked under Mark Colp during the winters of 2007 through 2011 learning more of the trade, which has been hugely beneficial to Ryan’s sculpting career.

In 2008, he placed first all four days in the semi-pro quick carve event at the Reedsport Chainsaw Carving Competition. This was followed by a second place finish in the semi-pro main event and two second place finishes in the quick carve at the Ocean Shores competition. He has competed in many international events including the English Open where he took second place. He was a highlighted carver on the reality show “Saw-Dogs”.

In 2009 at the age of just 20, Ryan was invited to represent top of the line power equipment manufacturer Husqvarna. To this day Ryan creates a one of a kind experience with inspiring sculptures using Husqvarna’s power tools.

Anderson enjoys a good challenge and using his imagination to come up with some very unique pieces of art. He also enjoys inspiring his fellow artists with his skills and techniques to help others learn the craft.

Ryan credits his success to the selfless dedication of his family, friends and many of his fellow carvers that were willing to inspire him and help guide him along the way.

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1990s, he noticed some wood carvings along the side of a road. He thought, “I could do that” and opened J.M.S. Wood Sculpture in 1999, located off of Highway 16.

With 20 years experience, the business has allowed Jeff to live around the country and travel all over the world participating in competitions and becoming involved in the carving community.

When he isn’t travelling he resides in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Jeff was featured as an animal anatomy specialist in two episodes of the first chainsaw reality show, SAW DOGS, which aired on the Discovery Channel in 2012 (“Race to the Finish” and “First Breath”). More recently his sculptures were in National Geographic Kids UK magazine issue 145, Wood Carving Illustrated issue 82, Odd is Art, published by Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, and Who’s Who in Visual Art – 100 Artisans, Craftspeople & Designers – Vol. 2018-2019.

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largest trees on earth, he was introduced to chainsaw carving by his mother’s family. His mom, Judy McVay, is a chain saw artist and so are his brothers, sister, uncles, cousins, sons and daughter.

After migrating to the isle of Whidbey in the center of the Salish Sea in 1975, the tribe helped found the humble beginnings of the new American folk art known as chainsaw carving; indigenous to the Pacific Northwest.

A devastating fire burnt the business to the ground but out of the ashes each individual rebounded and developed their own carving style; going on to educate the world about the then infant art form of carving. In 1981 the Puyallup Fair asked Steve’s uncle if he could help them put on a carving contest. He agreed and so the fair hosted the very first chainsaw carving competition in the world.

Four of Steve’s relatives were in that event, which had 17 total competitors. There was a Backus family member involved in every chainsaw carving contest in the Pacific Northwest until 1990. That’s when Pat McVay and Steve Backus started the Westport competition, also known as the Big One. Rocky McArthur participated in 1994 before returning to Sedro-Woolley to start the Loggerodeo’s Chainsaw Carving Championship in 1996.

These days Steve lives in a gated four-acre compound along a woodsy road in Clinton on Whidbey Island. An eclectic mix of carved faces, figures and signs line about 300 feet of fence on his property. He began hanging carvings on his fence more than 20 years ago.

Steve has carved in well over two hundred competitions and has appeared in a few reality TV shows as well as being featured in the 2008 Roadside Chainsaw Carver TV commercial for PEMCO Insurance called “We’re A Lot Like You. A Little Different.” Said Backus, “Chainsaw contests are much loved in the Pacific Northwest these days and the Sedro- Woolley competition is one of the most respected and well run contests in the world at this time. I am honored to attend as a competitor

ackus, 58, has been carving for more than 40 years.

For the first 30 years he carved hundreds of stumps in people’s yards. He has setup shop at the Puyallup Fair since the beginning of his carving career but generally buyers must schedule an Sally’s Funtime Music Studio appointment to purchase Steve’s work.

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Backus organizes competitions around the region and invites visiting carvers to stay at his compound. He generously shares carving equipment with his guests. He has traveled as far as England and Germany to participate in events. He considers his luck to be very good: “to have worked at this independent art form, both as a living and a passion for a lifetime, and I ain’t done yet.”

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lex was born and raised in a small village in the Eastern European country of Moldova. He was an artist from an early age, starting with a love of drawing cartoon characters. In later years he expanded into oil painting on canvas. In 2007, he moved his family to the United States in search of a better life. They settled in Renton, Washington.

“In the summer of 2009, I went to a wood carving show in Ocean Shores and fell in love with what I saw. I went home and tried to do some wood carvings myself, and I thought they turned out very good. Since then, I have been carving sculptures out of lumber, using the chainsaw”, he said. Alex went on to win second place in the semi-pro division in Ocean Shores; first place for the most money maker; and first place for the quick carve. In 2015, Alexandru won second place for carvings bringing in the most money at the carving festival in Arlington, Washington. He has participated in many street fairs, wood carving shows and competitions.

In December, 2016, Alex and business partner Don Benson opened a shop in McKenna, WA, east of Yelm, to carve and sell their art. They are slowly turning it into a carving studio.

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Jacob Lucas Web: www.chainsawart.org Phone: 253-223-1432 E-mail: carveandburn@yahoo.com

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resident of Bonney Lake, Washington; Jacob Lucas has been carving since 2004.

Throughout the years he has worked in many mediums such as drawing, clay sculpture, digital design, glass blowing and chainsaw art.

Carving became a dream of Jacob’s when his grandmother bought some cute carved bears at the local fair. “At age 13 I thought it was something I could do so I saved my money from working in a lawnmower repair shop and purchased a small saw.” His dreams were soon cut short when two weeks later the new saw was stolen from the garage. Being only 13, Lucas pretty much wrote off becoming a carver.

Eleven years later his grandmother read an article in the paper about a carver and reminded Jacob of his dream so long ago. She offered to buy him a new saw and from then on he has been hooked. A few years in, Jacob decided to try competitive carving; he entered the Reed Sport Divisional in Oregon, taking second place in the semi-pro category. He returned the next year and entered as a professional, taking eighth place among 30 of the best carvers in the world. In 2015, Lucas was invited by Bob King to go to Mulda, Germany as his partner to represent the U.S.A. in the Huskycup Worldcup Championship Invitational chainsaw carving competition against teams from five other countries. The assignment was to create a hunting scene from each group’s country of origin before the age of firearms; they carved a Native American rearing up on a horse and spearing a full sized bison, which took second place overall. Jacob also won second place in the 2015 People’s Choice award at the 3rd annual McKenzie River Chainsaw & Arts Festival.

Lucas has been featured in many carving articles.

He spent three summers sculpting 16 trees over 12 feet tall for the City of Bridgeport next to the Chief Joseph Dam in Eastern Washington, 30 miles south of Omak; he now has 30 sculptures in the town. Jacob also has a few sculptures on display in the City of Chelan and carved a 10-foot tall nutcracker for the City of Leavenworth that is Skagit Publishing

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Jacob carves full time and takes custom orders. He likes to say “I love to make people smile with my art”.

Daniel Whited Facebook: /Whited-Carvings-253929171295628/ E-mail: whitedcarvings@centurytel.net

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aniel Whited started his career as a stone sculptor in 1988; at the time he worked primarily in sandstone at the old Wilkenson Quarry. In 1990 he met Pat McVay at the NWSSA symposium.

When Pat introduced Daniel to chainsaw carving, he never looked back. In 1991 he was invited to carve at the Westport carving contest where he placed third. Daniel has carved at contests across the United States and in the last of couple years at some contests in Australia. He resides in beautiful Home, Washington.

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avey Gagne is a self-taught carver who has been working with wood since he was about 13 years old. After attending the big show at Westport he fell in love with carving. Davey keeps himself very busy; he builds custom homes and runs his carving business, Chips-AFlying’.

When asked what he enjoys most about the Loggerodeo™ event, Gagne responded, “A little bit of everything – the parade is always cool, it is a throw-back with a generational influence and it works people up for the Loggerodeo™.”

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He creates custom designs based on photographs supplied by his clients; he is able to closely replicate the original item. “My specialty is specialties; I do a lot of custom stuff ”, he said. “My favorite items to carve are horses, dogs and caricatures but I also carve a lot of salmon, eagles and bears”, said Gagne.

Among his most recognizable work are the two big salmon on display in the hotel lobby of Little Creek Inn in Shelton, Washington and his eight-foot cowboy standing in downtown Sedro-Woolley.

To those who are interested in starting to carve, Gagne advises that they be prepared as there are many tools involved. “It is exciting work and very rewarding to be able to make people happy.” With Gagne’s numerous awards including first place at the Loggerodeo™ in 2009, he is one to watch closely.

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ark Colp was born in Alberta, Canada and is proud to make chainsaw wood sculpting his life.

He became a professional chainsaw sculptor right out of high school; 2018 makes 36 years in the business. Mark has a long list of accomplishments and is an award winning wood sculptor with a shop in Lakeport, California. His many awards include winning the chainsaw carving invitational grand championship in New Mexico in 2013; winning the Redwood Regional in Ukiah, California in 2014; and first place at Reedsport Oregon 2015 Albuquerque Fiesta Cup. Mark was featured on seven out of 10 episodes of the reality show “Saw Dogs” that airs in Canada, USA, Latin America and Mexico. He also worked on a new TV reality series for Carver Kings that started airing in 2015. Mark’s satisfaction in carving comes from the happiness that he is able to bring his customers through his art. His favorite sculptures are nautical theme and marine animals.

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ummer 2018 marks 26 years for the Sedro-Woolley museum. The museum is a cherished resource for both Sedro-Woolley residents and international visitors.

Because of broad local support, most items on display were donated by members of the community and the museum is operated by an all-volunteer staff. In October, 2016 Patty Boettcher took over as president while longtime museum President Carolyn Freeman assumed the roles of executive director and treasurer. Patty was a loyal museum volunteer for more than ten years before joining the board in 2013 which led to her transition to president.

The Sedro-Woolley Museum celebrates the city’s frontier history, boasting several set exhibits including a re-creation of a frontier town with a barn and a main street with post office, jail, newspaper office and dental office. There are displays with old machines and equipment, logging exhibits, a tribute to community military members and pictures of the infamous bank robbery of 1914. A new permanent exhibit called The River and the Road is scheduled to open May, 2018. It will feature pictures of the towns and highpoints that follow the North Cascades Highway between SedroWoolley and Winthrop as well as displays of the fishing and ferries that happen on these rivers. Volunteers are finishing up work on a new exhibit about Skagit Steel & Iron Works; with a planned opening in July, 2018.

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The museum continues its process of converting the library into a research library; all books and newspapers will be catalogued so that information about SedroWoolley’s history can be accessed more easily. The gift shop sells books from local authors, local artwork on consignment, plus dolls, toys and books donated by community members. There are good deals to be found such as quilting books for $10.

The museum’s annual membership drive is in January but people are welcome to join in person or online throughout the year. There is also a model railroad setup all year that runs fully on special occasions. The annual model railroad open house in February attracts local railroad enthusiasts.

Upcoming Featured Events A talk on Brothel Hotels & Taverns: August 18, 2018 A talk on the brothel hotels and taverns in SedroWoolley in the early years.

Founders’ Day Weekend: September 8 and 9, 2018 Originally created as a family-friendly fundraiser for Skagit Publishing

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the Sedro-Woolley Museum and nick-named the “the big car-show at the park”, Founders’ Day has come a long way since it began in 1994. Visit www.sedro-woolleymuseum. com for more information.

Saturday, September 8 A Step Back in History. Come in and see how things were done in the early days. Some hands on things for kids and adults during the open house from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 9 Sponsored by the Modified Lifestyles club and the Sedro-Woolley Museum, the Classic Car Show will be held at Riverfront Park, at the Skagit River, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The show features about 350 cars from British Columbia to Seattle, depending on the weather. Cars start arriving at 8 a.m. for registration.

The community picnic is a Sedro-Woolley Museum fundraiser, held at Riverfront Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch can be purchased for $5 and includes a hot dog, chips, cookie and a drink (pop or water). Check in day of picnic to see if there will be kids’ games and activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Visit the Spirits: October 19-21, 2018 Actor and paranormal investigator Chad Lindberg will return for a discussion about visiting and spirits at the museum. Cost is $10 per person and reservations are a must, as the shows are limited to 25 people. There will be two shows on Friday night and Saturday night. Call the museum at 360-855-2390 for show times and tickets.

Holiday Home Tour: December 8, 2018 The Holiday Home Tour is the Sedro-Woolley Museum’s main annual fundraiser. The event was started in 1988 and then occurred every two years until 1994 when it began running every year; this is our 30th year!

The tour falls on the second Saturday in December making the 2018 date Saturday, December 8. Tickets are $10 and can be pre-purchased at the museum and the Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop after Thanksgiving or the day of the event at the museum. The evening starts with an open house at the museum at 4 p.m. where maps with addresses will be handed out for the self-guided tour. The event typically draws about 300 participants who drive or walk to see the inside and out of six to eight local, heritage houses decorated for Christmas between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Dress for winter weather and bring a flashlight.

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