The Clock in City Hall

Feb. 8, 2018

The antique clock in McCleary City Hall originally belonged to Henry McCleary and was part of the Henry McCleary Timber Company headquarters. McCleary's HQ stood on the same spot where City Hall is now located, so the clock has resided in the same area before almost all of us in town were born.

Note the more boring modern clock in the background behind the Seahawk decorations.

Elttaes Skwahaes

Oct. 27, 2017

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.

Seattle Seahawks

Jan. 17, 2014. Gordon's joins Seahawks fever as the Super Bowl approaches. Note the football helmet shaped helium balloons competing with Valentine balloons in the background. The town erupted with fireworks when the Seahawks beat Denver that year.

Baseball

July 13, 2012, McCleary Bear Festival.

Although McCleary definitely is a town filled with Seahawks fans, baseball is the sport that has been played by the citizens, children and adult, ever since the town was created. Baseball is a big part of the Bear Festival every year. 

That being said, there are only two times I have seen fireworks set off in McCleary outside of New Years or Independence Day. First was when Osama bin Laden was killed by special forces sent in by President Obama, and second was when the Seahawks won the Superbowl.