Old Oaken Bucket

July 6, 2018

This rather unassuming SE corner of  Simpson Door Plant once served as the spot where a two-story wooden structure known as "The Old Oaken Bucket" stood.

That time of year

July 6, 2018.

When I see vendor canopies waiting to be unfolded and a lineup of portable toilets in the park, that is a sure sign the McCleary Bear Festival is about to begin.

A New Tree for Lindsey Baum

July 6, 2018

Lindsey Baum's tree was recently replaced. According to one news piece: in the place of the former Tree of Hope is now planted a Memorial Tree. Lindsey would have been 20 years old on July 7, 2018, the same day as the McCleary Bear Festival parade.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/justice-for-lindsey-baum-saturday-event-marks-20th-birthday-of-murdered-washington-girl/281-571445815

Independence Day and the Bear Festival

June 27, 2018

A fireworks stand is side by side with the McCleary Bear Festival trailer on Summit Road in preparation for a busy week. This year the Festival is being held earlier than usual, on July 6-8.

Lining up for the Bike Rodeo

June 20, 2018, McCleary Timberland Library

Someone is wigged out

May 24, 2018

Seen on the McCleary Post Office bulletin board:

"Missing: Brown toupée, around the intersection of Simpson and Summit, due to high winds. A white dog grabbed it and ran away with the thing toward the Park.

If found, please give it to the McCleary City Hall lost and found department."