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July 27th, 2010

106th Annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and Meeting
Thursday, August 5 at Pioneer Park in La Conner

SKAGIT COUNTY - The 106st Annual Skagit County Pioneer Association Picnic and Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 5 at Pioneer Park near the Rainbow Bridge in La Conner.

There will be live music, an old car show, historic pictures displayed for the Honored Families, and plenty of "old-timers." There is no charge for the event, however, those wishing to register may pay $2.00 for their annual membership fee in the Skagit County Pioneer Association and will also receive a colorful badge, ribbon, and other information.

At 11:15 am, the La Conner Civic Garden Club will provide a barbequed salmon dinner for the cost of $10.00 per plate. Coffee, tea, and other beverages will be available through the efforts of the 4-H Craft and Critter Club of Anacortes, working to raise funds for special projects.

The Skagit County Historical Society & Museum will provide Skagit County historical publications and other items for purchase and will also field questions on county history. The Skagit Valley Genealogical Society will also provide answers and publications for any genealogical questions.

The Business Meeting of the Association will occur at 12:45 p.m. and will include an invocation, flag salute, and group singing. Association officers will provide brief reports and a memorial tribute for departed Pioneers. Honored guests will be recognized for their contributions to the Skagit Community, including the Ovenell Family of Skagit County as Pioneer Family of the Year, and Kevin & Patricia Paul as Pioneer Contributor. Elections for the coming year's officers will also be held.

The Skagit County Pioneer Association was originally formed in 1891 but with requirements so restrictive that it soon came to an end. In 1904, a concerned group from Sedro-Woolley revived the Association under less stringent requirements, and the annual meetings and picnics have been held regularly ever since.

More information (Pdf)

For more information, contact Dan Royal at 360-826-6141 or 360-929-5749.

For more information on the Ovenell Family and Kevin & Patricia Paul, visit www.skagitcounty.net