At Gordon's
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
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.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Sunday, October 8, 2017
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'"
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
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)."
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
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.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Antique Farm Engine and Tractor Association Swap Meet
This large sign is next to the Cemetery.
Weird.
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
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.
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Plum Crazy!
It can get kind of messy walking under the plum tree at Beerbower Park this time of year.
Thursday, August 3, 2017
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.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
BC Haze gets worse
The British Columbia forest fire haze can now be felt in our lungs. Temps are in the 90s.
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
McCleary Cemetery and McCleary Community Center
There is something poetic and oddly comforting about these two community facilities being next to each other.
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