As you can see, Sam's Food Mart is one of the few places still open this morning. It might be my imagination, but it seemed there was more snow in general south of Pine Street where the elevation is a little higher.
Blue Christmas
As you can see, Sam's Food Mart is one of the few places still open this morning. It might be my imagination, but it seemed there was more snow in general south of Pine Street where the elevation is a little higher.
1940s architecture
The building we know as Gordon's Select Market was built, I think, during or shortly after WWII. The decorative tower-like structure on the storefront has a trace of Art Deco that has always appealed to me. When I was a child the main entrance to the grocery store faced Simpson Avenue. I'm glad the current owners have maintained that tower feature as a McCleary icon.
Elttaes Skwahaes
I am not a football fan but enjoy how the Seattle Seahawks bring people together and create a sense of regional pride. Gordon's has been consistent in celebrating the Seahawks spirit in their decor during football season for the past several years.
Political grafitti
Oct. 8, 2017
Although they seldom stay up for long, there has been a tradition of citizens voicing their opinions on civic issues via the Post Office bulletin board. In the example above, a notice from the City regarding a public hearing for a conditional use permit for a residential treatment facility has gained comments from two different sources:
"Why in the middle of the day? when people are at work!"
"Someone getting paid for this to go through!!! 'Truth'"
the "LOCAL" newspaper
Someone please call the Museum of Misplaced Quotation Marks!
This issue of The East County News includes an ad from Value Ford in Elma with the promise:
"Buy a new or used vehicle for $4000 or more and receive a new tactical or hunting shotgun, AR styled rifle, or pistol (Mossberg, Colt, or Ruger)."
Eclipse crescent shadows, Aug. 21, 2017, 10:22 AM
Although McCleary merely had a semi-eclipse, it remained an amazing event.
Eclipse crescent shadows, Aug. 21, 2017, 10:21 AM
The cell phone photo function went kinda funky on this one.
Antique Farm Engine and Tractor Association Swap Meet
This large sign is next to the Cemetery.
Weird.
Golden Rule Store
This vacant lot on Main Street was once the site of the Golden Rule Store operated by Anthony (1908-1960) and Azizeh (1915-2001) Souda otherwise known as Tony and Z.Z. The wooden structure was still standing until the mid-1960s. The empty building on the left was originally the Timbear Cafe, constructed ca. 1957.
Plum Crazy!
It can get kind of messy walking under the plum tree at Beerbower Park this time of year.
BC Haze turns McCleary into Los Angeles
Haze from the British Columbia forest fires combined with 101 degree heat. View from 6th and Pine St.
BC Haze gets worse
The British Columbia forest fire haze can now be felt in our lungs. Temps are in the 90s.
McCleary Cemetery and McCleary Community Center
There is something poetic and oddly comforting about these two community facilities being next to each other.
Why did the chicken cross 5th Street?
Out of fish
Out of fish, more tomorrow morning! Thank you for your paitince
Alligator, rattlesnake -- may contain pieces of cartilage, Aarrgg!
"Hmm, after some bear stew I think I'll enjoy eating some reptile!"
Boy, how many times have I heard that before?
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