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Contents President’s Letter..................................................... Pg. 4 Mayor’s Letter.......................................................... Pg. 5 History of Loggerodeo™......................................... Pg. 6, 8 LOGGERODEO™ is the trademark of the Loggerodeo. All rights reserved.

Events....................................................................... Pg. 9-17, 21-23 Event Schedule........................................................ Pg. 18 Thanks to our many Sponsors.............................. Pg. 19 Map of Sedro-Woolley........................................... Pg. 20 Meet the Carvers.................................................... Pg. 24-32 Sedro-Woolley Museum........................................ Pg. 33-34

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Welcome from the Loggerodeo™ President Dottie Chandler:

can hardly believe 2019 is already here; the year has gone by so fast that it seems like we just finished up from 2018. This year we have seven days of

Loggerodeo™ starting on June 28th with the carnival and wrapping up with our fireworks display on July Fourth. This year’s fireworks will be bigger than before! Sedro-Woolley is still growing: new apartment buildings, businesses and a grocery store are in the works for 2019. Come visit and shop at our old and new businesses. Come back to the Sedro-Woolley Museum; the team has been busy revamping displays and has a different themed display at different times of the year. This year we will have 15 main competition carvers and a couple exhibition carvers at the Chainsaw Carving Championship. We will have three new carvers; an international carver from Argentina, a pro carver from Sacramento, California plus the winner of the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship in Reedsport. The design for the staff and carver T-shirts as well as the award plaques for the Chainsaw Carving Championship was created by Shianna Samuelson-Sitka. Said Shianna: “I’m a senior at Sedro-Woolley high school. My interests include art and cooking, specifically baking. I’ve taken advanced level art classes at SedroWoolley high school that emphasize design, drawing, painting and screen printing. Lately, I’ve been using photoshop to create my images. I’ve narrowed my career path down to the culinary arts and/or graphic design.” We want to thank all of the sponsors who give to make this family fun event possible. Thanks to all of the volunteers, board members and their family members who help make this festival a success. I very much appreciate them for all their hard work. This year’s board members are Tonia Smiley, Rose Torset, Nancy Bonafede, Amanda Brown, Sandy Justice, Bonnie Irish, Nick Bates, Jim McMullen, Paul Chandler, Mike Phillips, George Kenny and myself. Dottie Chandler, Loggerodeo President

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Letter from Julia Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley:

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, 2019 marks

our 121st birthday. I recently found a speech written by the then 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 an exciting 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, the Chainsaw Carving Competition, The 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 the Christmas Parade and tree lighting, there is something for everyone. 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 unique and innovative but still provide 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 us in doing the same this year. Julia M. Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley

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History of the Loggerodeo™

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 has long brought community members past and present back 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 2019 activities are an extended seven-day experience from 6 LOGGERODEO 2019

June 28 through July 4. This is good, old-fashioned family fun, stamped with Sedro-Woolley’s logging history and small-town charm. Although the town of Sedro-Woolley was celebrating the Fourth of July long beforehand, 2019 marks the 71st 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 Skagit Publishing

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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. In 1948, the competitive logging 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 8 LOGGERODEO 2019

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 three 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 $50,000 $60,000 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 Nielsen Bros., Janicki Industries, Janicki Logging, KBRC/ KAPS Radio, The Skagit Casino Resort, Hometown Pharmacy, Skagit Media, Sierra Pacific and Skagit Publishing. In recent years, community donations have dwindled while prices have continued to rise; there is serious danger of losing the wood carving event in the coming years. 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 or Mail to P.O. Box 712, SedroWoolley, WA 98284. Historical details were found in the Skagit River Journal. Skagit Publishing

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wood carver T-shirts and all the plaques to be awarded to the chainsaw carving event winners was created by SedroWoolley High School art student Shianna Sumelsen-Sitko. See her biography in the welcome letter.

Website: www.loggerodeo.org E-mail: sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@ frontier.com Phone: 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, avis Shows Northwest produces a Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 grand family friendly carnival; it Drop them off at the Loggerodeo™ will run June 29 through July 4 at the office: 727 Murdock St. Unit 3. (above Riverfront Park on the south edge of the museum) town. There will be a special “kiddies’ The official Loggerodeo™ T-shirt sale section” with a giant slide and merrygo-round; and fresh new rides along for $15 will be held between June 7 and July 4. Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook with some old favorites like the 90 foot page or www.loggerodeo.org for location Ferris wheel. Unlimited ride carnival of sale. The 2019 design for the staff and bracelets are $28 per person, per day;

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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 $23 begins during the Blast from the Past event on June 7 and runs through June 27. Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggerodeo.org for location of sale. Davis Shows Northwest has an ideology that guides their business. They believe that “The ultimate carnival should be clean and wholesome, fun for the entire family-with 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

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Davis Shows Northwest History: In 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 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.

The Grand Parade –

Sponsored by Sierra Pacific Industries Chief 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 2019 grand marshal is Louis Requa. Entries vary from year to year but there are typically 130-140 in the twohour 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. 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

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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, Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI), is welcomed this year. SPI is a third-generation family-owned forest products company based in Anderson, California. The company owns and manages nearly 1.9 million acres of timberland in California and Washington, and is among the largest lumber producers in the United States. SPI is committed to managing its lands in a responsible and sustainable manner to protect the environment while providing quality wood products and renewable power for consumers. The parade is organized by the Sedro-Woolley Lions Club that is celebrating 82 years of service to their

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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 Torset is returning as lead parade organizer this year. The parade is one of the biggest events in Sedro-Woolley; 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. Parade applications must be dropped off the Loggerodeo office or received by mail by June 23, 2019.

Grand Marshal: The Grand Parade committee is pleased to announce Louis Requa as the 2019 grand marshal. Said Requa about what being chosen means to him, “I am extremely honored to be asked by the Lions Club to do this. I’ve been involved

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with Rotary for over 30 years, helping to sign people up for the footrace. From there I have seen how much they put into the parade. People say that good things come in threes: This year both the chamber and Julia Johnson, the mayor, presented me with awards for community service and now I have been asked to be the grand marshal.” Louis was born in Seattle and moved from Bothel to Anacortes in the second grade. He attended third grade in a one room school house in Anacortes. His connection to Sedro-Woolley began as a teenager when he worked summers on the 10-man fire crew for D & R Unlimited, Inc. After high school he began studying at the University of Washington before being called to serve in the Army for three years. After completing his service, he returned to the University of Washington; earning a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Forestry and Engineering in 1973. From there he took a job with D & R in Forks before transferring to Sedro-Woolley in 1974. Requa founded Skagit Surveyors Inc. on January 2, 1979 and has been in business ever since. He was drawn to the city because he had enjoyed working here as a teen and because his wife JoAnn Meins had graduated from Sedro-

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Woolley High School with long-standing roots in the area. Said Louis, “We’ve been involved in the Loggerodeo™ parade for the entire time we’ve been in business, advertising in the booklet and putting out benches and chairs in from of our office on Main Street for friends and staff to sit on and watch the parade. This town is quite remarkable. It’s a “can-do” town. It’s a really good community to have been in business and lived in…I always believe in giving back.”

The Wildcat Steelhead Club Official Parade Flyover: Since 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 prop-driven planes and / or three Navion 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 Reba Sines, Wood’s Logging Supply and Janicki Industries of Sedro-Woolley have returned to fund the 2019 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.

Arts & Crafts Fair The Arts & Crafts Fair at Riverfront Park will be open June 29 through July 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sunday the 30th 1 p.m.- 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 Tuesday, June 25. Contact the Loggerodeo™ at 360-7708452 for more information.

Beard Contest The 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 running since the 1930s! Bringing his expertise on beards, Mike Phillips of the State Street Barber Shop returns as the event organizer and judge. Mike has a well-manicured beard himself and says he’s “hoping someone will bring an epic beard to the contest and would like to see designs.” The event

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Firefighter Combat Challenge The Firefighter Combat Challenge,

presented by the Sedro-Woolley Volunteer Firefighter Association, is back for 2019! Sedro-Woolley volunteer firefighters Bobby Castilleja and Cody Moore are returning as event organizers. This classic Loggerodeo™ event will take place at a new location: the old Dwayne Lane’s North Cascade Ford at 117 W. Ferry Street. The show will be on Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine. Trials are added and mixed every year to keep the show fresh and exciting while encouraging fitness and friendly competition. Kids competitions are coming back. 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. For more information visit the event’s Facebook page: www.facebook. com/events/127821291402263/

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™.

Patriotic Business and House Decorating Contest

In 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 This year’s fireworks show will be and third places. Winners are announced bigger than before! Sedro-Woolley’s on the Loggerodeo™ website. Judging patriotic fireworks show is held at will be Sunday, June 30, 10 a.m. - noon. Riverfront Park at dusk on July 4, Download your application form on sponsored by the Loggerodeo™. The park www.loggerodeo.org and mail to P.O. Box has a great “open view” of the night sky 712, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 or drop and there is ample free parking and room off at the Loggerodeo™ office above the to enjoy the spectacular show. Located museum by Monday, June 25. Call the

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will be on Sunday, June 30 at 3 p.m. Contestants should meet at new location, Hammer Heritage Square, between 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to get their name on the list. 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. Prizes will be awarded to the following categories: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Biggest Beards, Best Design, and Farthest Traveled. Starting in June 2014, then SedroWoolley 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! There was a new mysterious winner last year. Who will take 1st place this time? Contact the Loggerodeo™ at 360-7708452 for more information.

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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 July 1-July Join us for the 24th annual Chainsaw 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carvers work Carving Championship; the premier with six to eight foot all cedar logs to carving event of the Northwest in the carve beautiful sculptures with themes “chainsaw carving capital of Washington!” such as Northwest wildlife and logging. The carving competition was first With over 26 hours to work on their organized by Rocky McArthur in 1996 master sculptures, there will be plenty of and it continues to be a stand-out anticipation around the finished products crowd pleaser year after year under the and the judges’ picks on July 4. The Quick leadership of pro carver George Kenny. Carves will be held July 1-July 3 from The competition is still held on the 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Auctions will be corner of Murdock and State streets but held at 5 p.m. July 1-July 3. On July 4 the it has grown and changed over the years; Quick Carve will be 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. keeping it one of the most exciting events with the Quick Carve auction time at 3 of the weekend. The 2019 Loggerodeo™ p.m., followed immediately by the awards has once again assembled some of the ceremony. Help crown a “People’s Choice” world’s finest carvers for the Chainsaw winner between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Carving Championships. Only carvers July 4 and join in the celebration for this who have placed in the top of a carving year’s winners. competition are invited to compete at Awards are granted to the top five the Loggerodeo™; many of the carvers Best Overall Quick Carves and the top represent the United States in major five main event carvings plus People’s

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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 to get to know them. 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

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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 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 and was featured on seven out of 10 episodes of the reality show “Saw Dogs”; 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 cash prizes and volunteer time. Contact George at gknwman@ yahoo.com for more information.

Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Don’t miss the 85th annual SedroWoolley Rodeo at the rodeo grounds on Polte Road. The events are sanctioned by the Pro West Rodeo Association, hosted by the Sedro-Woolley Riding Club and sponsored by local businesses. Your whole family will be on the edge of their seats watching the competitors’ excitement as they set new personal bests or feeling the frustration as things don’t go their way! Contestants push themselves to their physical limits, showing great strength and stamina. The Pro West Rodeo 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.

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Each year there are surprise special events in addition to classic, featured 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. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, children and active military members. On-site parking is $5. July 3 “Woolley Tuff” Stick Pony Races at 6:30 pm and the Rodeo at 7 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. July 4 Slack at 8 a.m. and the 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 we will be passing the boot

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for the Cowboy Crisis Fund that supports injured competitors.

Sedro-Woolley Rodeo History: The 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.

Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen The 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,

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Oregon, Idaho and Canada as approved by the royalty directors and SedroWoolley Rodeo Board. 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 Abigail Barr as the 2019 Rodeo Queen. Here is her letter:

Estate, and Puget Sound Veterinary Group for making this year possible for me. 365 days, more than 20 rodeo performances, two incredible equine partners, and one life-changing year. I can’t wait to begin this adventure! ~ Abigail Barr ~

Kiddie Parade

The 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 Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. Judging will be handled by a community panel between 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. The 2019 Street Dance will be held The parade lineup starts at Lemley Sunday, June 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Chapel then goes down Metcalf Street, “We saddle, we ride, we don’t worry Hammer Heritage Square on the corner turns right on Ferry Street, then right on about the fall; I guess that’s just the of Metcalf and Ferry streets. Bring Murdock Street where the kids stop at cowboy in us all.” the whole family out to enjoy the live the American Legion and the ladies hand Hello, my name is Abigail Barr, classic rock and country music of the out ice cream bars. Parade categories and I am the 2019 Sedro-Woolley Northwest’s own The Harvey Creek Band! include everything from decorated Rodeo Queen. Growing up, I always Each year sees crowds ranging between bicycles to logging. Children are judged admired the beautiful Rodeo Queens 100 and 300 people. in five categories: Best Decorated Bicycle, every single year at the annual SedroFrom Arlington, Washington, Best Fairy Tale, Best Group, Best Logger/ Woolley Rodeo. In October of 2018, The Harvey Creek Band is a group of Farmer, Most Patriotic, Miscellaneous I had the wonderful opportunity to musicians that loves the harmonies and and Mounted / Hand Drawn. Children fulfill my lifelong dream in competing story-telling of country music. Some of must be in control of their entry. The for that title that many amazing their musical influences are Little Big grand prize winner has the option to ladies have represented since 1950. Town, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, and participate in the Grand Parade on July 4. This year I will get to travel all over Miranda Lambert. “Our favorite thing is Please visit www.loggerodeo.org for Washington with my horses, Valentine when people get up and dance!” the complete list of entry rules and to and Rainy, to represent the community Band Members: Lito, Bob, Julie, download your parade entry form. Same of Sedro-Woolley, the sport of rodeo, Trent, Brianna,and Joel day registrants are welcome. Contact the and the Western way of life. I would Visit their Facebook page: / Loggerodeo™ office at 360-770-8452 with like to give a huge “Thank You” to my HarveyCreekBand/ questions. sponsors Erin Wilson (Broker at John Continued on page 21 L. Scott Real Estate), Wilson Peck Real

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2019 Loggerodeo™ Event Schedule Friday, June 28 5 p.m. – Close �� Carnival Saturday, June 29 11 a.m. – Close �� Carnival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. �� Firefighter Combat Challenge 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. �� Arts & Crafts Fair 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. �� Eagles “People Helping People” Car Show Sunday, June 30 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. �� Arts & Crafts Fair Noon – Close �� Carnival 3 p.m. �� Beard Contest (registration between 2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.) 6 p.m.. – 9 p.m. �� Street Dance 10 a.m.. – noon �� Decorated House and Business Judging Monday, July 1 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. �� Chainsaw Carving Competition 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 p.m. �� Quick Carve Auction Tuesday, July 2 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. �� Chainsaw Carving Competition 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 p.m. �� Quick Carve Auction 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. �� Kiddie Parade (judging from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.) Loggerodeo™ contact information: Website: www.loggerodeo.org E-mail: sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@ frontier.com Phone: 360-770-8452 Event applications can be found on loggerodeo.org under applications. 18 LOGGERODEO 2019

Wednesday, July 3 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. �� Chainsaw 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 p.m. �� Quick Carve Auction 6:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. �� Stick-Pony Races on the Rodeo Grounds 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. �� Pro-West Rodeo Thursday, July 4 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. �� Robyn’s “Pancakes for Kids” Breakfast 8 a.m. �� Chainsaw Carving Competition 8 a.m. �� Pro-West Slack Event 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. �� Sedro-Woolley Footrace (check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.) 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 3 p.m. �� Quick Carve Auction followed by Awards Ceremony 2 p.m. �� Pro-West Rodeo 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. �� Greg Bisbey Logging Exhibition 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. �� Fireworks

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 3. (above the museum) The official Loggerodeo™ T-shirt sale for $15 will be held between June

7 and July 4. Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggerodeo.org for location of sale. The 2019 design for the staff and wood carver T-shirts and all the plaques to be awarded to the chainsaw carving event winners was created by Sedro-Woolley High School art student Shianna Sumelsen-Sitko. See her biography in the welcome letter. Skagit Publishing

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Robyn’s “Pancakes for Kids” Breakfast The Sedro-Woolley Schools Foundation has handed over the annual pancake feed to the Sedro-Woolley High School Associated Student Body (ASB). Please see the Sedro-Woolley School District Facebook page for more details that will be released closer to the Fourth of July. The 2019 “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 Sedro-Woolley 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.

Greg Bisbey Logging Exhibition The 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 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 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 year after year! Both vintage and modern tools are

used in the show and 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 SedroWoolley 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…”

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Sedro-Woolley Rotary Footrace The 42nd 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. Pre-registration: Visit www.loggerodeo.org or www. 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™, Sedro-Woolley 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

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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.

The Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club FOE #2069 Events The 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 SedroWoolley Eagles Club at 360-855-0530. The “People Helping People” Classic Car Show: The Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club is hosting a classic car show on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The show will shut down south Metcalf Street from State Street. There will be 1950s Rock N’ Roll 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, benefiting the Sedro-Woolley Boys and Girls Club. Barbeque in the Parking Lot: The 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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Meet the 2019 Carvers The 2019 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 20th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship over Father’s Day weekend (June 15-16) will be offered the 15th spot on the list of carvers.

Constantin Morari Facebook: /pg/constantincarving/posts/ Phone: 530-551-6343 E-mail: costel.morari1990@gmail.com

and develop my art skills, and that is the perfect place to do so!”

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he Loggerodeo™ is pleased to welcome Constantin to the Chainsaw Carving Festival. Born in Moldova, he is now a custom wood carver from Sacramento, California. Constantin won first place in the semi-pro division of the 19th annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving Championship. Said Constantin, “I had a passion for the arts since I was a young child, so I attended an art school in my home country. My second passion has always been animals, thus after I moved to the U.S. I was able to combine these two passions into wood carving. I have been carving for two years now, after being mentored by my good friend Alexandru Pricop. He has hands of gold and he inspired me and encouraged me to start. Now I am a full-time pro-carver; and I work in flat wood and 3D. I like to represent nature and its beauty, animals and moments from their daily life: movement, moods and their ordinary behaviors. Carving inspires me to want more from life; helps me express my feelings. I carve wood and wood carves me into a better person. I am excited to come to the Loggerodeo™ festival mostly because I am looking for inspiration from talented artists. I want to gain experience 24 LOGGERODEO 2019

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 from rustic art to wood furniture and carvings can be viewed online on his Etsy shop page MountainsideStudios

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lease welcome Adrian Bois who is a professional chainsaw carver from Villa Elisa, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He studied electronics, engineering, administration and international trade at different universities, trying to find his direction. During this time, he was introduced to chainsaw carving by a friend and he found what he was looking for. Today, he conducts wood carving demonstrations and workshops. He has made custom chainsaw art for companies, public entities and individuals.

hris Foltz grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland but now lives in North Bend, Oregon with his wife and three sons. In the 2014 carving competition he was honored with the People’s Choice and Best Overall Carver award. He is a competitive wood and ice power sculptor and a Chef instructor at OCCI. Foltz began working at the age of 14 in butcher shops cleaning the kill floors. He started his first kitchen position at the age of 15. Foltz paid his own way through post-secondary, graduating with dual degrees in baking and cooking from Baltimore International Culinary College.

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Chris began making ice sculptures through his work as a chef about 13 years ago. In April, 2005 Chris took three days of formal wood sculpting instruction from Mike Vosburg in Richmond, VA. Three months later he entered his first competition, the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship in Reedsport OR., where he won “rookie” of the year. Now, Chris is the only professional sculptor that is competing in both wood and ice at a world-class level, averaging twelve competitions a year and regularly placing in the top ranks. He has also been influenced by iconic individuals including Bob and Cindy King who were the first and most important to influence Chris as a sculptor. Foltz is best known for designs of original characters, comic book heroes, large animals of imagination, recreations of strange animals and sculptures of children. When asked how he would describe his work, Chris answered “Mine.” The thing that Chris finds the most rewarding about his profession is the gratification of seeing his kids’ expressions when they first see his sculptures. Chainsaw in hand, intensely immersed as he storms away with wood chips flying, he carves with the same gusto with which he meets all of life’s challenges.

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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 Echo-USA 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. 26 LOGGERODEO 2019

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 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. Skagit Publishing

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Ryan Anderson Facebook: /Ryansculptuesinmotion/ Phone: 541-361-0122

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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eff Samudosky was honored with a second place award for Best Overall Carver in the 2016 carving competition. Born and raised in Shelton, Connecticut, Jeff studied art and photography in high school. After graduating, he traveled the continent as an Outward Bound instructor, ice climber and whitewater rafting guide. In Jackson Hole, Wyoming he trained as an Alpine mountaineering guide and became certified as a wilderness emergency medical technician. That was also the place where his life changed drastically. A crash while snowboarding left Jeff with a broken back and no feeling in his legs but after eight

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months of painful recovery, he was back on his feet. While visiting Vermont in the late 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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Colby Herrington Facebook: /herringtonwoodcarving/ Email: herringtonwoodcarving@gmail.com Following in his Dad Mark’s footsteps, Colby is a talented wood carver. In 2014, at the age of 21 he won second-place honors at a chainsaw competition and in 2019 at the age of 25 he won first-place honors at the NorCal Chainsaw Competition against sculptors from all over the world. He carves full-time and lives in Bonney Lake, Wash

Steve Backus E-mail: bigshot@whidbey.com Phone: 360-579-3574

teve Backus 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 appointment to purchase Steve’s work. Steve was born on a dark and stormy night from the union of a beautiful Celtic princess and a wild young logger. He was raised by a friendly tribe of Sasquatch on the wet side of the dark and forested land of the Olympic Peninsula. With access to some of the 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 Skagit Publishing

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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 against some of the most steely-eyed professionals in the business today!” 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.”

Alexandru Pricob E-mail: Alexdoesart82@gmail.com

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,

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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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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 located in the center of town across from the Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum. Jacob carves full time and takes custom orders. He likes to say “I love to make people smile with my art”.

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Davey Gagne Web: www.chipsaflyin.com Phone: 360-561-3335

avey Gagne was born in France in 1961 but was raised in Tumwater and Olympia Washington. He 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-A-Flying’. 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™.” Gagne also used to ride bulls and participate in the rodeo event in the Sedro-Woolley Loggerodeo™. Gagne added, “It’s really fun to come back and compete in a different fashion now.” 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

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

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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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; 2019 makes 37 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. Said Mark, “It’s my passion to create beautiful sculptures from wood that everyone enjoys. I love competing with some of my best buds and watching their awesome ability to create.” Skagit Publishing

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Sedro-Woolley Museum

he Sedro-Woolley museum has been part of the community for 27 years this summer. The museum is a cherished resource for both SedroWoolley 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 long-time 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 as president. The Sedro-Woolley Museum celebrates the city’s frontier history, boasting several permanent 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 goskagit.com

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of 1914. The River and the Road exhibit features pictures of the towns and rivers that follow the North Cascades Highway between Sedro-Woolley and Winthrop as well as displays of the fishing and ferries that happen on these rivers. Museum workers have been working since January to upgrade and refresh all the classic displays. There is a new permanent display about Skagit Steel and Iron Works. Come for a visit! The museum continues its process of converting the library into a research

library; all books and newspapers will be catalogued so that information about Sedro-Woolley’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. 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

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350 cars from British Columbia to Seattle, depending on the weather. Cars start arriving at 8 a.m. for registration. $15 entry fee. The community picnic is a SedroWoolley Museum fundraiser, held at Blind Pigs, Brothels & Booze: Riverfront Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 August 10, 2019 p.m. Lunch can be purchased for $5 and A talk on the brothel hotels and taverns includes a hot dog, chips, cookie and a in Sedro-Woolley in the early years. drink (pop or water).

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Founders’ Day Weekend: September 14 and 15, 2019 Originally created as a family-friendly fundraiser for 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. Saturday, September 14 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 15 Sponsored by the Sedro-Woolley Museum and the Modified Lifestyles club, 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

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Holiday Home Tour: December 14, 2019 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 31st year! 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.

The Spirits of Christmas Past: December 27-28, 2019 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. Contact Information Website: www.sedro-woolleymuseum.com Address: 725 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-855-2390 E-mail: swmuseum@comcast.net

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