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Thanks to our many Sponsors  Sierra Pacific  Janicki Industries  Banner Bank  Skagit Aggregate  People’s Bank   Lemley Chapel  Rob Graham Trucking  Stiles Law  State Farm - Keith Sorestad Agency   Wood’s Logging  Farmer’s Equipment  Janicki Logging  Pioneer Market  KAPS Radio   Skagit Media  Skagit Publishing  Pacific Canopy  BYK Construction  Sedro-Woolley Les Schwab   Wood’s Electric  Country Meadows  Birchview Memory Care  Foothills Toyota  Judd & Black   Swinomish Casino & Lodge  Farmer’s Insurance - Hoskinson Agency  Soroptomist- Walnut Tree   Skagit Farmers - Country Store 

OFFICIAL PROGRAM A supplement to the Skagit Valley Herald, Anacortes American, Courier-Times and Concrete Herald

2022 Loggerodeo™ Event Schedule July 1-4 Many of the events that were put on pause because of Covid restrictions are back but it’s always a good idea to check the Loggerodeo™ website and Facebook page closer to the event for any last-minute changes.

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Monday, July 4

1 p.m. Decorated House and Business judging 7:30 p.m. Carvers meet and greet

6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Robyn’s “Pancakes for Kids” Breakfast (Check the Sedro-Woolley School District Facebook page or call the ASB office at 360-855-3510 ext. 8 to confirm event details.)

8 a.m. Chainsaw Carving Competition 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Sedro-Woolley Footrace (check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. – staggered start times may be used) 11 a.m. Eagles “BBQ in the Parking Lot” 11 a.m. Grand Parade TBD Carnival TBD Arts & Crafts Fair 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Quick Carve 1:30 p.m. Stick Pony Races at the Rodeo Grounds 2 p.m. PRCA Rodeo at the Rodeo Grounds 3 p.m. Quick Carve Auction followed by Awards Ceremony 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. Fireworks

Friday, July 1 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Competition, followed

by Quick Carve auction TBD Carnival TBD Arts & Crafts Fair 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Quick Carve 5 p.m. Quick Carve Auction 7 p.m. Friday Night Lights Barrel Racing at the Rodeo Grounds Saturday, July 2 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Competition, followed

by Quick Carve auction 10 a.m. Mounted Shooters presented by Mountain Pacific Bank TBD Carnival TBD Arts & Crafts Fair 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Quick Carve 5 p.m. Quick Carve Auction 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Dancin’ In The Dirt at the Rodeo Grounds 6 p.m. Kiddie Parade (line up between 5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.)

7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Street Dance at Hammer Heritage Square Sunday, July 3 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Chainsaw Carving Competition, followed

by Quick Carve auction 10 a.m. Beard Contest (sign up 9:30 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.)

10 a.m. Rascals Rodeo for disabled individuals TBD Arts & Crafts Fair 12 p.m. BBQ Cookoff TBD Carnival 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Quick Carve 5 p.m. Quick Carve Auction 5:30 p.m. Stick-Pony Races at the Rodeo Grounds 6 p.m. PRCA Rodeo – Woolley Tuff – Tough Enough to Wear Pink at the Rodeo Grounds

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. 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) e o cial oggero eo -s ir sale will egi ri g las rom e as o e - a co i e l ro g l a e ai saw ar i g am io s i .

-s ir s cos . Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggero eo.org just in case of any changes.

The 2022 design for the staff and wood carver T-shirts as well as the award plaques for the Chainsaw Carving Championship was created by Sedro-Woolley High School 10th grader, Isabelle Smiley.

Thank you to our T-shirt sponsors: Country Meadows, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, Birchview Memory Care, Soroptomist- Walnut Tree, Foothills Toyota, Farmers Insurance - Hoskinson Agency, and Judd & Black.

Contents President’s Letter.................................................... Pg. 4 Mayor’s Letter......................................................... Pg. 5

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History of Loggerodeo™........................................ Pg. 6-9 LOGGERODEO™ is the trademark of the Loggerodeo. All rights reserved.

Events ...................................................................... Pg. 10-17, 21-22 Thanks to our many Sponsors ............................. Pg. 18 Map of Sedro-Woolley.......................................... Pg. 19 Meet the Carvers ................................................... Pg. 23-31 Sedro-Woolley Museum....................................... Pg. 33-34

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Letter from Loggerodeo™ President, Dottie Chandler:

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he last couple of years have been difficult and challenging for all of us in one way or another; the changes we had to make to Loggerodeo™ activities the last two years have been disappointing. This year’s events will be much closer to normal except that staffing challenges may prevent us from having the carnival. We are really hoping that we can pull off at least a smaller version of the carnival as it’s such a special part of the Loggerodeo™ weekend, but we do not have that confirmation at this time. If we can pull off the carnival, we will also be able to bring back the Arts & Crafts Fair.

We are going forward with everything else and we’re even trying a new one-day event this year: a BBQ cook-off (if we have enough applicants). We are excited to bring back the Grand and Kiddie parades, the Street Dance at Hammer Heritage Square, and of course, the Chainsaw Carving Championship and fireworks display. The Sedro-Woolley Riding Club will be having their PRCA rodeo again this year. For any questions about the rodeo, please contact them directly at 360-661-6824.

We could not make this celebration happen without the support of our sponsors, business and individual funding, and the volunteers who organize the events. There is a lot that goes into planning this event by the volunteers, which is strictly a volunteer job with no monetary compensation. The volunteers are here because we want our town of Sedro-Woolley to keep the tradition of this wonderful event going. We have to purchase or receive donations of cedar logs; find judges, carvers, and sponsors; update the application forms; choose designs for T-shirts and plaques; and purchase insurance and many other items in order to put on this event for all.

I want to thank all of the sponsors who have stepped up to keep this event possible and the Lion’s Club for all the volunteers and their families who work to organize the Grand Parade.

I would also like to thank my board members and their families and the many other volunteers for all their hard work during the event and the planning process. I appreciate you all very much. The last year has been a tough one but with their support we will be enjoying another July 4th event.

Thank you Rose Torset, Tonia Smiley, Jim McMullen, Bonnie Irish, Lisa and Bobby Castilleja, George Kenny, and Paul Chandler.

I hope everyone will come and join us for the festivities. It will be nice to see everyone out enjoying the Loggerodeo™. Please have fun and be safe, every day is precious.

Dottie Chandler

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Welcome to Sedro-Woolley: Gateway City to the North Cascades

and longest running Loggerodeo™ celebration in the State of Washington.

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am honored to have this opportunity to serve as Mayor of Sedro-Woolley. It is an exciting time to be a part of the many changes and growth our city is experiencing now that we have moved out of the multi-year pandemic and into a new era. For those of you who don’t know, 2022 marks the 124th birthday of our town. Early in my tenure I found a speech written in 1998 by then Mayor, Don ‘Spud’ Walley, who addressed Sedro-Woolley as, “The Town that logging built.” Since that time, we have developed and welcomed a number of technical and industrial businesses, thus prompting the logo: From Timber to Tech.

Loggerodeo™ in Sedro-Woolley is a much anticipated and 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 – we are excited to have it back this year. 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 such as the Rodeo, Chainsaw Carving Championships, Kiddie Parade, Car Show, Beard Contest, and Foot Race. All have become an established part of our celebration, and something we all look forward to each year. Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without the amazing display of fireworks that climax Loggerodeo™ and the 4th of July celebration; it is an exciting and impressive display at Riverfront Park, and something you do not want to miss.

Loggerodeo™ is not the only festival we have opportunity to enjoy and participate in throughout the year. From Woodfest to Blast from the Past, Founders’ Day to the Lighted Christmas Parade and tree lighting, there is something for everyone. This summer will bring a Girls State Softball Tournament to our town, and we consider it quite an honor to have been selected to host this event. We have a number of excellent playing fields here in Sedro-Woolley, with many of them utilized all year round. We also boast several parks and hope you will take the opportunity to enjoy one or more of them while visiting our community.

Sedro-Woolley is still known for its recreational opportunities, myriad of trails, good location to the opportunities in the North Cascades, as well as a healthy and friendly environment with an Americana feel. We continue to experience new growth and development in our city, yet our downtown business district still provides friendly customer service. I hope over the 4th of July you will visit our community, make a few wonderful memories, and enjoy all the Loggerodeo™ celebration has to offer. I look forward to seeing you there.

Julia M. Johnson, Mayor of Sedro-Woolley

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History of the Loggerodeo™

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elcome to the world-famous Loggerodeo™, Sedro-Woolley’s official Fourth of July celebration. Independence Day festivities in then separate towns Sedro and Woolley began in 1886, making this the oldest Independence

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Day festivities in the state. When the towns merged in 1948, the new festival was named Loggerodeo™ and this year marks the 74th annual event! The Loggerodeo™ has a tradition of bringing community members - past and present

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- 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; 2022 will run July 1 through July 4. This is

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a few years, this would be a great year to come back! This is a great event for the whole family and both new and old-timer Sedro-Woolley residents!”

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. The year 1948 was special for the Loggerodeo™ as it was a merger of two celebrations 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 good, old-fashioned family fun, and a last couple of years, we are hoping to get Hall on Murdock Street. The Ziegler beautiful way to honor Sedro-Woolley’s back to normal so we can start to enjoy Brothers Carnival had been introduced logging history and small-town commu- the festivities as they used to be. We are in 1946 and continued into 1948 and nity feel. excited to bring back events that were beyond. The year 1948 also marked the put on pause because of Covid-19; if you 50th anniversary of the merger of Sedro Loggerodeo™ President Dottie Chanhaven’t joined us for the Loggerodeo™ in and Woolley towns, which had each dler says “After all the struggles over the

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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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fied 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

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sponsors. T-Shirt sponsors: Country Meadows, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, Birchview Memory Care, SoroptomistWalnut Tree, Foothills Toyota, Farmers Insurance - Hoskinson Agency, and Judd & Black. Carver helpers and staff T-shirts: Skagit Farmers – Country Store. Parade: Sierra Pacific Industries.

General: Wood’s Electric, State Farm The Loggerodeo™ is run by an all-vol- – Ken Sorestad, Rob Graham Truckunteer team headed up by President ing, Lemley Chapel, Stiles Law, Banner Dottie Chandler who took over six Bank, Wood’s Logging, People’s Bank, years ago. Tonia Smiley has been Vice Janicki Industries, Skagit Aggregate, and President since 2020. Organizing the Sedro-Woolley Les Schwab. Other sponevent is a 12-month commitment. sors: Farmer’s Equipment, Skagit Media, The Loggerodeo™ depends heavily on Janicki Logging, Pacific Canopy, Pioneer community support - both financial and Market, Skagit Publishing, KAPS Radio, participatory - to keep it going. The fes- and BYK. tivities cost $80,000 to $100,000 to put Check our Facebook page and website on; paid for by personal and business for others who come in after publishdonations and sponsorships, and money ing. Please contact the Loggerodeo™ at raised through the carnival, T-shirt sale, sedrowoolleyloggerodeo@frontier.com or and the Quick Carve auctions. The more 360-770-8452 to get involved or make a T-shirts are sold and the more is bid on donation. carvings; the more money is raised for Visit www.loggerodeo.org for applicathe Loggerodeo™. The Sedro-Woolley tion forms and drop them off at the LogCarving Championships are known to gerodeo™ office at 727 Murdock St., Unit carvers around the world. Said Dottie, “Carvers from all over are always asking 3 or mail to P.O. Box 712, Sedro-Woolto carve at our event but it’s invitational ley, WA 98284. Historical details were found in the Skagit River Journal. only, allowing us to feature the best of the best. We want to keep it in demand.”

Thank you to the event’s confirmed 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 but there is talk of reviving it.

Event organizers, volunteers, and sponsors

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Loggerodeo™ Events Loggerodeo™ Events 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.

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 will begin during Blast From the Past on June 3-5 and continue July 1 through July 4 at the Chainsaw Carving Championship. T-shirts cost $15. Check the Loggerodeo™ Facebook page or www.loggerodeo.org just in case of any changes. The 2022 design for the staff and wood carver T-shirts as well as the award plaques for the Chainsaw Carving Championship was created by Sedro-Woolley High School 10th grader, Isabelle Smiley. Thank you to our T-shirt sponsors: Country Meadows, Swinomish Casino & Lodge, Birchview Memory Care, Soroptomist- Walnut Tree, Foothills Toyota, Farmers Insurance Hoskinson Agency, and Judd & Black.

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 aim to create “a spectacular experience of excitement for all; a place where people can enjoy themselves to the utmost.”

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 handle booking for the Due to a shortage of workers, we may Davis Shows Northwest History: show along with Martha’s help. Mannot be able to host the carnival this year.

In 1947, Mannie and Melba Davis and nie and Melba had many independent The Loggerodeo™ greatly values the rela- Mannie’s parents, Joe and Martha Davis, attractions in their carnival. In the 1950s tionship we have had with Davis Shows leased five rides from an Eyerly ride a cousin brought his elephant, Senita, Northwest all these years and are very manufacturer out of Salem, Oregon. In on the road. The traveling show also much looking forward to their return. the early years, the four Davis’ booked included a wrestling sideshow, an aerial Stay tuned! the equipment with other carnival act, and a gorilla show.

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Up until Covid-19, the carnival played over 60 dates including events in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. The company is working to bring their carnivals back in 2022. Davis Amusement Cascadia, Inc. is now operated by third and fourth generation Davis family members: Michael Davis, his wife Cathy and their family.

Visit http://www.davisshowsnw.com/ for more information.

The Grand Parade, sponsored by Sierra Pacific

use log trucks, decorated floats - large and small, antique cars and trucks, the old John Deere tractors and much more including horses and the funny pooper scoopers. There are often a few drill teams, race cars, and of course the Nile Shriners of Seattle. There are always marching units, a band or two, and fire trucks along with many local businesses, organizations, and church groups.

For safety reasons, candy and other items can be handed out but may not be thrown to the crowd.

the Loggerodeo™ board since 1950. Long time Lions Club member Rose Torset is the lead parade organizer.

The parade is one of the biggest events in Sedro-Woolley and organizing such a large event takes a lot of effort from volunteers. Of the Lions Club’s 20 members, 15 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. Anyone who is interested in becoming a Lions member can talk to any of the members at the parade or pick up an application at parade central.

The parade is organized by the Sedro-Woolley Lions Club that is celebratThe parade is a very special part of ing 85 years of service to their commuthe Loggerodeo™ weekend that we are so nity this year. The Sedro-Woolley Lions excited to bring back. The 2022 Grand Club has been presenting the Grand Marshal is: Rebecca Skrinde, Director of Parade since before 1950. The Loggerothe Sedro-Woolley chapter of the Helpdeo™ had become accustomed to asking ing Hands Food Bank. the club to take on the task every year The Loggerodeo™ Lions Club Grand Entries vary from year to year but in and then about 1950 the club officially Parade committee is pleased to bring the past, there have been 130-140 in the took it over as their community project.

Rebecca Skrinde back as the 2022 two-hour long parade. Participants may There has been a Lions Club member on

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grand marshal after the parade was first cancelled in 2020. Rebecca is the Chief Executive Officer of the Helping Hands Food Bank. Said Rebecca about being chosen, “I feel a little overwhelmed because I don’t do this for recognition. As prior military, it’s my calling to serve my community. I feel seen for the work that I do but feel like I should have all my volunteers and staff up there with me. I could not do it without them.”

The biggest growth that Rebecca has spearheaded at Helping Hands is the merging of Marblemount, Hamilton, and Anacortes food banks into Helping Hands locations. Said Rebecca “These locations were on the path of closing and it was easy to say yes to their requests to merge. I thought about the amazing people that live in those communities and knew that I couldn’t fear how to make it happen; I had to say yes”.

As CEO of Helping Hands for the last seven years, Rebecca supervises all 150 volunteers, 10 staff, and 20 Covid temporary staff. She is in charge of feeding more than 11,000 individuals a month.

Rebecca approaches her role by keeping nutrition and the whole person in mind.

Said Rebecca, “In addition to providing nutritious food, we have built other programs with education, non-food essentials, and job training so people can better their lives.”

Skrinde was born in Sedro-Woolley but raised in Mount Vernon. She moved back in 2015 because of her job at the food bank, with the desire to support the food bank as a resident of the city. Rebecca is also a member of Sedro-Woolley Rotary and was appointed to the Board of Equalization by the County Commissioners. Rebecca’s favorite titles are Wife, Mom, and Grandma.

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ago when I was asked to participate with my food bank team. I was blown away by how much this community really supports each other. It was amazing to watch the level of community involvement. Every day I’m blown away by the food bank donations and how much Sedro-Woolley supports its community.”

Fireworks Show 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. 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.

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Arts & Crafts Fair

1996, the Chainsaw Carving Championship was and continues to be a very speWe are hoping to have the Arts & cial Logerodeo™ event. It’s a real crowd Crafts Fair back this year but it will depleaser year after year under the leaderpend on the carnival. If it goes forward, ship of pro carver, George Kenny. The the Arts & Crafts Fair at Riverfront Park competition has always been held on the will be open July 1 through July 4 from corner of Murdock and State streets but 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Download your appli- it has grown and changed over the years, cation form on www.loggerodeo.org and which is part of what keeps the event mail to P.O. Box 712, Sedro-Woolley, exciting! This year’s event will feature 14 WA 98284 or drop it off at the Loggero- pro carvers. Look out for your favorites deo™ office above the museum by Friday, and some fresh, new faces. See the “Meet June 24. Contact the Loggerodeo™ at the Carvers” article at the end of the pro360-770-8452 for more information. gram to get to know them.

Chainsaw Carving Championship

The main event is the log competition, which will run July 1-July 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carvers work with six to eight Join us for the 26th annual Chainsaw foot all cedar logs to carve beautiful sculptures with themes such as NorthCarving Championship; the premier west wildlife and logging. With over 26 carving event of the Northwest in the hours to work on their master sculp“chainsaw carving capital of Washingtures, there will be plenty of anticipaton!” tion around the finished products and First organized by Rocky McArthur in the judges’ picks on July 4. The Quick

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Carves will be held July 1-July 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Auctions will be held at 5 p.m. July 1-July 3. On July 4 the Quick Carve will be 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with the Quick Carve auction at 3 p.m., followed immediately by the awards ceremony. Help crown a “People’s Choice” winner, sponsored by People’s Bank, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on July 4 and join in the celebration for this year’s winners.

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.

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George Kenny of Allyn, Washington returns as the event’s 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.

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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, “The carvers are excited to go head-to-head with the competition and visit with long-time friends that they have made at these types of events. I am looking forward to seeing their creativity again this year.”

As chainsaw art has moved into the mainstream, many of our participating 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. Shout out to Wood’s Logging who sponsors the Carvers Choice award plus cases of oil for the winners and Farmer’s Equipment for supplying the forklifts.

Contact George at gknwman@yahoo.com for more information.

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. A panel of local judges will rank the homes and businesses for best use of patriotic colors; awarding gift certificates for first place. Judging will take place on June 30 at 1 p.m.

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

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shrunk over the last several years – ranging between 14 to 28 contestants since 2017. We are hoping for a big turnout this year! Contact the Loggerodeo™ at 360-770-8452 for more information.

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The Sedro-Woolley Riding Club board of directors is excited to announce an Do you have great BBQ skills? exciting rodeo weekend with two days Compete in our new BBQ cook-off on of free admission events followed by two Sunday, July 3 from 12 p.m. -2:30 p.m. days of rodeo performances. All events on Woodworth St. If you love BBQ, you will include food and merchant vendors won’t want to miss this event! There will as well as a beer garden. Event organizbe judges and a People’s Choice winner. ers are very excited to be joining forces If you want to vote on the best BBQ, the again with the Professional Rodeo Cowcost is $10 for 2 oz. of each meat. Thank boys Association (PRCA), Women’s Proyou to People’s Bank for helping to spon- fessional Rodeo Association (WPRA), sor this exciting new event. Visit www. and stock contractor Aces Wild to offer a very high-caliber show. loggerodeo.org for more information about the event and how to sign up.

Each year there are surprise special

events in addition to classic, featured events. Featured events include grand entry, stick pony races, steer wrestling, The annual beard contest is one barrel racing, tie-down roping, breakof the oldest Fourth of July events in Sedro-Woolley and the longest running away roping by boys under 16 and wombeard competition in the State of Wash- en of all ages, team roping where two ington; it’s been running since the 1930s contestants work together to rope a steer, (apart from a one-year break for Covid)! bareback riding, ranch saddle bronc riding, bull riding and more. There will Tonia Smiley and Lisa Castelja will be also be a rodeo clown for the kids. organizing the event and judges will be brought in. This year’s contest will be on Sunday, July 3 at 10 a.m. Contestants should meet at Hammer Heritage Square July 1 – 7 p.m., Friday Night Lights between 9:30 a.m. and 9:55 a.m. to get Barrel Racing their name on the list. Come to see a July 2 – great selection of beards including red, white, and blue dyed beards, thick, long, 10 a.m., Mounted Shooters presented short and scraggly beards. Prizes will be by Mountain Pacific Bank, 10 a.m. awarded to the following categories: Best 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Dancin’ In The Dirt Trimmed, Most Creative, and Longest. presented by Janicki Industries with live

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Free admission events:

Starting in June 2014, then Semusic from The Marc Urban Band dro-Woolley Police Chief, Doug Wood, allowed his police officers to grow a beard for the Beard Contest. The current General admission tickets are $18 police chief, Lin Tucker, allowed it again (ages 11-64), Seniors (65 and older) in 2015 and has since decided to allow it & Active Military $15.00, Youth (ages indefinitely. The contest has grown and

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I love this town.

Thanks, Sedro-Woolley.

5-10) $13.00; 4 and under free on lap.

On-site parking is $5.

July 3 – 10 a.m., Rascals Rodeo presented by Susan Krienen, Ron Anderson, and Mt. Baker Overhead Garage Doors Inc. This is a rodeo for disabled individuals to experience what it is like to be a cowboy or cowgirl. This event is free to come watch. Participants must be registered in advance.

5:30 p.m., Stick Pony Races

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.

6 p.m., PRCA Rodeo presented by Les Visit www.sedrowoolleyrodeo.com Schwab – Woolley Tuff – Tough Enough for more information and to purchase to Wear Pink tickets.

July 4 – 1:30 p.m., Stick Pony Races

Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen

2 p.m., PRCA Rodeo presented by Les The Sedro-Woolley Rodeo is proud to Schwab present Josie Weppler as our 2022 Rodeo Queen.

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Since she was a little girl, it was a family tradition to come up to Sedro-Woolley on the Fourth of July for a family breakfast and then watch the downtown parade. Year-after-year, Josie would stand along Metcalf Street and admire the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen as she rode by representing our awesome small hometown, thinking to herself that one day, with some hard work and determination, that could be her.

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of two-years old, riding in a buddy seat behind her mom on trail rides. From there her love of horses and the western way of life grew beyond measure.

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there that if you set our mind to something, you can achieve it.

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.

Rodeo Queen history:

The Sedro-Woolley Rodeo named its first queen in 1950, Glenda Rae During high school, Josie was inAldridge. A queen was chosen consecvolved in her local FFA Chapter, serving utively until 1953, followed by a break as secretary and vice president. She also until 1971; after which it became an was the 2019 Jr. Miss Timberbowl Rodeo annual tradition. The Sedro-Woolley Queen. She currently works as a recepRodeo queen is an ambassador for the tionist at Northwest Veterinary Hospital sport of rodeo and the Western way of in Mount Vernon and will be pursuing life; she represents the program with education as an equine vet tech. grace, integrity and professionalism.

She is truly honored to be living out Her reign is a 12 month-commitment, her dream of representing the Serunning January 1 through December dro-Woolley PRCA Rodeo and hopes to 31. Competition for this title consists of be the inspiration for all little girls out horsemanship, public speaking, inter-

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views, 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.

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

office at 360-855-3510 ext. 8 for confirmation of the event that will be released closer to the Fourth of July. The “Robyn’s Pancakes for Kids” fundraiser breakfast is 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.

Sedro-Woolley Rotary Footrace

Please visit www.loggerodeo.org for the complete list of entry rules and to download your parade entry form. Same The 43rd annual Rotary Footrace will day registrants are welcome. Contact the be held July 4 at 9:30 a.m. sharp. CheckLoggerodeo™ office at 360-770-8452 with in and same day registration are 7:30 The Kiddie Parade for kids under 12 is questions. a.m. to 9 a.m. in the parking lot in front back! This is a great opportunity to celof the Sedro-Woolley High School gym. ebrate the creativity of the city’s youth; Pre-registration cost is $25 including the event has had about 25 participants shirt; same-day registration shirts are per year in recent years. This year’s Robyn’s “Pancakes for Kids” Breakfast $10 while supplies last. parade will take place on Saturday, July Pre-registration: Visit www.loggero2 at 6 p.m. Please line up behind Lemley is hosted by the Sedro-Woolley High Chapel between 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. School Associated Student Body (ASB). deo.org or www.sedrowoolleyfootrace.

Please see the Sedro-Woolley School Judging will be handled by a commuDistrict Facebook page or call the ASB nity panel between 5:45 p.m. and 6

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start/finish line. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three men and top three $25 including a shirt. Mail or drop off registration forms to the Janicki Logging women in each race.

Office located at 103 N. Township St. by Ages 14 and under and 70 and over noon Friday, July 1. are free (t-shirt not included), but must

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The races are sponsored by the Loggerodeo™ and the Sedro-Woolley Rotary. The footrace has been a Rotary project for years; rotary members “man” the street corners along the race routes along with other organizational tasks.

Long-time Sedro-Woolley Rotary board members, Brock Stiles and Kyle Rutherford, organize the event.

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., Friday, July 1.

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. Call Kyle Rutherford at 360-856-4465 with any questions.

The 5.17-Mile Race and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk are accurately-measured and well-policed, historically attracting 600+ participants each year. Both races travel along the Fourth of July Grand Parade route. The middle section of the Eagles Club parking lot: 1000 Metcalf 5.17-mile race runs along the Skagit Street River while the 2-mile course goes to the 1-mile turnaround and returns to the Call the Eagles Club at (360) 855-

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0530 closer to July in case of a change of plans.

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.

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 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries and more with a portion of profits going to the Sedro-Woolley Boys and Girls Club.

Street Dance The 2022 Street Dance will be held Saturday, July 2 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hammer Heritage Square on the corner of Metcalf and Ferry streets. Bring the whole family out for the Kiddie Parade and then wander over to the Street Dance. Traditionally, crowds have ranged between 100 and 300 people.

Enjoy live traditional country music by the Wes Jones Band. Said Wes, “Our musical influences are George Jones, Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt, and George Strait. We are excited for the show!”

Band Members: Jim Donahue on drums; Andy Vance on steel guitar; JR on bass; and Wes Jones on acoustic guitar and vocals.

Visit their Facebook page:

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he 2022 Chainsaw Carving Championship is thrilled to welcome E-mail: Alexdoesart82@gmail.com 14 world-class pro carvers to compete against each other in this exciting weekend event. Meet the carvers in their bios.

Adrian Bois

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.

Anthony Robinson

Web: http://adrianbois.blogspot.com.ar Facebook: /adrianboisart/

Facebook: /NativeBeachArt

E-mail: bois@live.com.ar

Phone: 360-269-2536 E-mail: Robinson72t@gmail.com

Adrian Bois is a professional chainsaw carver from Villa Elisa, Entre Ríos, Argentina. He studied electronics, engineering, administration, and international trade at different universities as he searched for the right direction. During this time, he was introduced to carving by making wooden toys, which led him to meeting chainsaw carving colleagues.

He had found his calling. Today, he conducts wood carving demonstrations and workshops and participates in chainsaw carving events. He has created custom chainsaw art for companies, public entities, and individuals.

Alex 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.

Robinson grew up on a farm in Ohio and later built custom homes, after relocating to the Grays Harbor area of

“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 We are thrilled to welcome Adrian quick carve. In 2015, Alexandru won back to the Chainsaw Carving Champi- second place for carvings bringing in onship now that Covid travel restrictions the most money at the carving festival in have eased.

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Washington State. After 20 years in the industry and some life-changing events, he found his artistic side calling to him.

He began his artistic pursuits by collecting sea glass and making hand-made art items but he found himself drawn to carving. Robinson’s first sculpting project was carving the figures of a wolf and a heron into a piece of driftwood he had originally planned to use for displaying his jewelry.

Living in Copalis Crossing, Tony may be found carving at his home studio.

Look for the Native Beach Accessories sign and ever-changing display of chainsaw carvings on display as you drive on Ocean Beach Road. His favorite subjects are magnificent creatures from the natural environment such as whales, wolves, salmon, bear, eagles, and the ever-popular Big Foot.

Tony receives support from many of his friends from every walk of life. His work now graces homes and businesses all over Washington State. “I have never had trouble getting wood,” says Tony, “I know the right people and often trade sculpture for wood.”

Bob King

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

Bob 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 in 2000, 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

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Pocono 500 in Pennsylvania, participated in Harley Davidson’s 105th anniversary celebration in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and worked in conjunction with Lucas Films and Disney.

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.

With the help of Patricia Dwelley of Reedsport, King created the Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpture Championships in 2000. 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.

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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 them.

Every year brings new adventures in wood sculpture and connecting with friends and family along the way.

Chris Foltz

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Chris Foltz grew up in Hagerstown, Maryland but now lives in North Bend, Oregon with his wife and four sons. In the 2014 Chainsaw Carving Championships 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.

Chris started out making ice sculptures through his work as a chef about 14 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, re-creations of strange animals and sculptures of children. Said Chris, “We always completely enjoy our time in Sedro-Woolley!

My family has been lucky enough to be part of the show for years. The best artists and a great organization for the show. The town is fantastic as well.”

Thanks, Loggerodeo, for bringing the community together.

We’re glad to be a part of it.

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Constantin Morari

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

Born in Moldova, Constantin is now a custom wood carver from Sacramento, California. Constantin won first place in the semi-pro division of the 19th annual movement, moods, and their ordinary Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Carving behaviors. Carving inspires me to want Championship. more from life; helps me express my Said Constantin, “I had a passion for feelings. I carve wood and wood carves the arts since I was a young child, so I at- me into a better person. I look forward tended an art school in my home coun- to carving new works full of inspiration try. My second passion has always been at this year’s championships. I am excitanimals and after I moved to the U.S., I ed to participate!” was able to combine these two passions into wood carving. My good friend Alexandru Pricop mentored me and I have Web: jacoblucascarving.com been carving for several years now. I am Facebook: / now happy to be able to provide carving Jacoblucascarving-103495724355118/ lessons through my business. As a fullPhone: 253-223-1432 time pro-carver I work in flat wood and E-mail: carveandburn@yahoo.com 3D and I also try to combine sculpture A resident of Bonney Lake, Washand painting as much as possible. I like ington; Jacob Lucas has been carving to represent nature and its beauty, anisince 2004.

Throughout the years he has mals, and moments from their daily life: worked in many mediums such as draw-

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ing, 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 lawn mower 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

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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.

and wildlife, however, the ultimate goal with any creation is to make it beautiful and lively.” Last year he competed in Yreka, Reedsport, Ocean Shores, and Sedro-Wooley. Said Flowers, “Sedro was an awesome experience last year and I am looking forward to returning to this highlighted event!”

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.

Jeff Samudosky

Website: www.JMSWoodSculpture.com E-mail: JMSwoodsculpture@yahoo.com Online Store: https://www. jmswoodsculpturelocalstore.com/

Jeff was born and raised in Shelton, Connecticut, and studied art and photography in high school. After graduating, Jeff 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 months of painful recovery, he was back on his feet.

While visiting Vermont in the late 1990s, he noticed some wood carvings

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

Jarrod Flowers Phone: 707-349-3677

E-mail: jflowers777@gmail.com

Based out of Lakeport, California, Jarrod has been carving since 2018.

Flowers grew up in Arkansas, but moved to California where he luckily decided to stop at Mark Colp’s shop looking for mill scraps for a garden box. The rest is history. Said Jarrod, “Mark became my mentor and carving my meditation.

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with some of my best buds and watching their awesome ability to create.”

E-mail: markcolp@hotmail.com

Nick Bielby

Facebook: /mark.colp

Mark Colp was born in Alberta, Facebook: /nicklbywoodcarving Canada and is proud to make chainsaw Phone: 360-477-7229 wood sculpting his life. He became a professional chainsaw sculptor right out of high school; 2020 marks 39 years along the side of a road. He thought, in the business. Mark has a long list of “I could do that” and opened J.M.S. accomplishments and is an award-winWood Sculpture in 1998. With over 20 ning wood sculptor with a shop in years-experience, the business has alLakeport, California. His many awards lowed Jeff to live around the country and include winning the chainsaw carving travel all over the world participating in invitational grand championship in New competitions and becoming involved in Mexico in 2013; winning the Redwood the carving community. When he isn’t Regional in Ukiah, California in 2014; traveling, he loves living and creating art and first place at Reedsport Oregon 2015 in Washington.

Albuquerque Fiesta Cup. 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. 20182019.

Mark was featured on seven out of 10 episodes of the reality show “Saw Dogs” that aired in Canada, the USA, Latin America, and Mexico. He also worked on a TV reality series for Carver Kings that began 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 themes and marine animals. Said Mark, “It’s my passion to create beautiful sculptures from wood that everyone enjoys. I love competing

At the Loggerodeo™, Jeff was honored with a second-place award for Best Overall Carver in the 2016 carving competition. His sculptures are viewable throughout the year and available for purchase online at www. JMS Wood Sculpture Local Store .com. During Loggerodeo™ however, they will only be available for purchase in person, so if you have time, head on over to his booth and check them out. There may even be some new carvings that haven’t made it to the online store yet.

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Nick Bielby has been carving for six years and 2022 will be his third year at the Sedro-Woolley chainsaw carving championships. Nick has carved at several other competitions on the West Coast. In 2019 he placed first in the semi-pro division in Reedsport, which got him invited to Sedro-Woolley. Said Bielby, “I love to carve mostly wildlife and also enjoy competing in the carving world. I look forward to where carving will take me. Some people see a log laying on the ground. I see a bear or dragon. I’ve discovered that a chainsaw can work much like a paintbrush, and wood is canvas.”

Ryan Anderson

IG: /sculpturesinmotion Phone: 541-361-0122 E-mail: sculpturesinmotion@live.com

Growing up in Reedsport, Oregon, Ryan displayed artistic abilities. He was introduced to chainsaw carving just shortly after turning 16 and became hooked on the art. Ryan started his chainsaw carving career in June of 2005 after being apprenticed by Tracie Skagit Publishing

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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 was hugely beneficial to Ryan’s sculpting career.

took second place.

Anderson is the performing artist for Sculptures In Motion and has been sculpting professionally since 2006. He was a highlighted carver on the reality show “Saw-Dogs.” In 2009 at the age of

Ryan began as one of the youngest amongst his competitors, quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with.

During his pro career, Ryan has earned many awards. Some of his most recent include 1st place and the People’s Choice award at the 2021 Sedro-Woolley Chainsaw Carving Championships. In 2021 he also earned 1st place, People’s Choice, and Carver’s Choice awards at the Reedsport Chainsaw Carving Championships. In 2021, he was named champion of the Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins” carving competition. He has competed in many international events including the English Open where he

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just 20, Ryan was invited to represent top of the line power equipment manufacturer Husqvarna. To this day Ryan creates “one-of-a-kind experiences” 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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Steve Backus

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

Steve 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 set up shop at the Puyallup Fair since the beginning of his carving career and did that show for 41 years. Generally, buyers nowadays 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 west 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 chainsaw 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™ Chainsaw Carving Championship in 1996.

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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 against some of I truly love to see people pass me and the most steely-eyed professionals in the see me carving and when I turn around, business today!” they are smiling. I’m a people perBackus organizes competitions around son and love to see people laugh. My biggest goal at a competition is to have 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.”

fun and beat the big dogs. My parents have always followed me to shows and supported me. We lost my Mom but my Dad will still show up in Reedsport to support me. Love my close family.”

Wayne Lyon

E-mail: bearsbearsbears4u@gmail.com

Wayne studied under Mark Colp and has been carving for 25 years. Originally from northern California, Lyon now resides in Ocean City, Washington. His specialties are bears and trees but he’s also known for his water fountains and benches.

Said Wayne, “I love carving. Mark Colp is my teacher and good friend. I have three daughters, one son and five grand-children; they make my life the best. The kids love going to my shows. goskagit.com

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Sedro-Woolley Museum

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he Sedro-Woolley Museum has been a special part of the Sedro-Woolley community for 30 years.

With its celebration of the city’s growth all the way back to the frontier era up to more modern times, it is a cherished resource for both Sedro-Woolley residents and visitors from around the country and the world. The museum is operated by an all-volunteer staff of Sedro-Woolley residents and most exhibits were built with materials donated by members of the community. Dale Robertson, who has been working with the museum since it opened in 1992, was elected as museum board president in October 2018. He was instrumental in creating the museum’s current structure, which includes smaller display rooms. Longtime president, Carolyn Freeman, continues her work supporting the museum from home, as needed.

The museum volunteers work to refresh and add new exhibits every year to keep things interesting. After a museum member found old photos of Skagit Speedway at a local garage sale, volunteers began work on a new exhibit goskagit.com

that will be open May 21-22, 2022. (See details about the open house under Featured Events below). The exhibit will include an old car that raced at the speedway, as well as hundreds of photos and brochures. The photos date back to 1951; come and see if you recognize any of your relatives!

fire/police department exhibit was refreshed with new pictures and uniforms.

If you haven’t seen it yet, come check out the new entrance with Carnegie light pillars and other memorabilia salvaged from the old library. Recently refreshed exhibits include the Cokedale Mine and the replica of a frontier town, with a barn, blacksmith shop, and school house. There is a new front façade on the Dream Theater. More businesses have been added throughout the museum.

The Main Street exhibit with a post office, jail, saloon, bank, and newspaper office is better than ever. Exhibits feature railroads, logging and the Skagit Steel gallery that highlights one of our major local industries, as well as Northern State Hospital and tributes to the military and the town’s “Founders, Movers, and Shakers.” In honor of the 100-year anniversary of our fire department, the

The Gift Shop offers a fun, fresh selection of books and postcards about local history. Locally made gift items such as candles and hand-saw trees are available, as well as museum T-shirts.

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The Research Library is always growing with new archival collections, photographs, maps, newspapers, and other materials that help researchers find answers to their questions about our area’s history.

The Sedro-Woolley Museum’s annual membership drive is in January, but people are welcome to join in person or on-line throughout the year. Volunteers make events possible. Your help, even once a month, will make a difference in the community. And it’s fun! Please call or stop by the museum to see which opportunity would be enjoyable for you. Many special events offer a variety of experiences, including the Love that Train event in February that highlights the museum’s extensive model railroad set-up.

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Featured Events

Skagit Speedway Exhibit Open House: May 21 & 22, 2022 The museum will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 to celebrate the opening of its brand-new exhibit about the Skagit Speedway. Hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Please join us!

The Spirits of Christmas Past with Chad Lindberg: TBA

Love That Train event: February, 2023

We hope that actor and paranormal investigator Chad Lindberg can return for “The Spirits of Christmas Past” at the museum again this year. These entertaining and interactive programs are typically held twice a day, the weekend before Christmas. Reservations are a must, as the shows are limited to 25 people. Check the museum website or call the museum at 360-855-2390 for program times, dates, and tickets.

The museum is excited to bring this event back. Check the museum website or call the museum at 360-855-2390 for event information.

Santa’s Throne: TBA

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The museum is planning to do a meet and greet with Santa at the museum again this year; date and time to be determined. Children can meet Santa and enjoy cookies and a tour of the museum.

Parents are welcome to take pictures of their kids visiting with Santa. Check the museum website or call the museum at 360-855-2390 for event information closer to December.

Annual membership drive: January, 2023

Contact Information Website: www.sedro-woolleymuseum.com Address: 725 Murdock St., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Phone: 360-855-2390 E-mail: swmuseum@comcast.net

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ sedrowoolleymuseum/ Hours: Museum: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, noon – 3 p.m. There is a $2.50 suggested donation to enter.

Research library: available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.

– 2 p.m. To make an appointment, call the museum at 360-855-2390 or research librarian Sharon Howe at 360-854-9814.

Blast from the Past: June 3- 5, 2022 The museum will be open Friday, June 3, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, June 4 (open house) and Sunday, June 5 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The American Legion Car Show will be next door on Sunday.

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