In northern Skagit County you’ll discover a charming little city of about 11,000 people. With an interesting history and a vibrant culture all its own, Sedro Woolley, Washington is a place many people enjoy calling home. With a little bit of something to keep everyone entertained, you’ll find exciting eating and drinking opportunities, fantastic and interactive festivals and some hikes and trails unique to the Skagit Valley and Pacific Northwest. In its early days Sedro Woolley was a popular railroad and logging area. Ideally located to serve as a hub for railway shipping and travel, the communities that evolved into Sedro Woolley as we know it thrived in part due to coal mining, as well. Deep roots in the logging industry make it no surprise …show more content…
Each festival is wrapped up with an impressive display of fireworks Blast From the Past: Time Travel in Sedro Woolley Each year Sedro Woolley hosts Blast from the Past, a festival held the first week in June that celebrates and shows what life was like 50 years ago. In addition to classic cars and vintage clothing, you’ll find some restaurants even offer burger and shake specials. Imagine what the festival will be like 50 years from now! Entertain Yourself in Sedro Woolley There are many things to keep yourself occupied and engaged while living in Sedro Woolley. If you’re a beer or wine snob (excuse me, aficionado) there are breweries and wineries available to tour, sample and - eventually - purchase your favorite libation by the bottle or by the case. If you’d like get outside and experience a bit of friendly competition, there are some excellent golf courses in the area. You can also spend a day on your boat or take advantage of a boating tour. Pleasant day and camping hikes abound in one of the state and county parks within easy driving distance. End your day in one of the popular dining establishments and top it off with a handmade cocktail at a local lounge or
"I wanted to be the first to view a country on which the eyes of a white man had never gazed and to follow the course of rivers that run through a new land."
Anthony Greeley is my uncle. We call him “Uncle Tony”. He was born in 1962 in Boston, Massachusetts at Boston City Hospital. He is married to my Aunt Melanie, who is my father’s youngest sister. My Aunt Melanie was his second marriage before My Uncle Tony has been a FireMan for 31 years and was promoted to Fire Chief of Norwood 3 years ago. When he was a kid, He went to Norwood High School in Norwood Massachusetts. When he graduated from High School, Tony enrolled at the University Of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. Tony Studied business at Uconn. Tony has two children from his first marriage, Brian and Katie. He is the stepfather to Billy and Jimmy. He and my Aunt Melanie also have a daughter, Abby. My Uncle Tony likes the New England
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Junior Guard Jonathan Norfleet has taken the basketball scene by storm this past season. Maybe he was being taken for granted before but after this season everyone should know his name. Norfleet led Salem all the way to the semifinals in this year’s playoffs. Norfleet has put everyone on notice after he stepped up in many big games this season. Most notable battles were against conference foes in Green Run and Maury where we saw Norfleet is capable of playing with the best talent around. Norfleet has received most of his recognition from the AAU side.
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efferson Thomas, the youngest of seven children, was born in Little Rock to Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thomas. His parents named him after Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States. Thomas first attended Horace Mann High School, a segregated all-black school, where he was a track athlete. In 1957, he chose to volunteer to integrate all-white Little Rock Central High School for the 1957–58 school year as a sophomore.
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Take an afternoon nap, spend a romantic evening with your significant other or spend an early morning enjoying a cup of coffee or tea while watching the sunrise. Kids can do homework, read and have just as much fun as you can in the outdoor canopy bed. Spending time with family or friends in the outdoor canopy bed will give you many enjoyable and lasting
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