Seems Like Yesterday

Published 9:20 pm Saturday, July 21, 2007

50 years ago (1957)

Roger Stearns, Everett school teacher, was giving youngsters tips on how to catch the trout in the Stillaguamish River at Silverton-Waldheim school camp. The group was part of the 1,000 fifth and sixth graders from all the county schools that would enjoy the camp this summer during the 10 one-week periods.

The new Lynnwood Branch of Everett First National Bank was taking shape was workmen completed installation of the wall frames and roof beams. The building was located on 196th St. just east of Highway 99. The Everett Daily Herald South County office would also be in the building.

25 years ago (1982)

Two Edmonds School District students were honored at a national vocational education competition in Louisville, Ky. Tom Leren, Edmonds High School, received a certificate of honor in the architectural drafting contest. He was the son of Torleif and Marit Leren. Jim Jacobson of Lynnwood High School and son of Daryle and Carol Jacobson earned a certificate of achievement in the graphics competition.

Amanda Carlson and Kirby Burleson, both of Everett, profited from their good looks recently when they were named local winners in Pay ‘n Save Corporation’s “Cute Kids” contest. Each won photo-finishing services valued at $100.

By Jack O’Donnell from Herald archives at the Everett Public Library