Woodinville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Woodinville Fitness Festival, Saturday, June 14, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Carol Edwards Center, 17401 133 Ave NE, Woodinville.

This free event has grown and is sure to please with booths and guest speakers offering the latest and greatest health and fitness information, services and products.

There will also be demonstrations, inflatable rides for the kids and an exciting live performance by the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts from noon to 1 p.m.

Photo by Deborah Stone
John Eizuka, the farm field manager at The Root Connection, finds his work rewarding. He believes that it is only possible to develop a bond with the land if you take the time to really get in touch with the soil.

When Claire Thomas is asked what prompted her to start the Root Connection 20+ years ago, she replies with a laugh, “I was crazy!” She then goes on to explain that she simply wanted to grow good food for her family. But, she admits that things got out of control.

“The soil in the Sammamish Valley proved to be so rich that I ended up with way too much food,” says Thomas. “I wanted to sell some of the stuff, so I loaded up my old Toyota Celica and strapped produce to the roof while I went around to the area grocery stores.”

Jim Hallas photo, courtesy of River Current News
Benny Lagmay, co-grand marshal of the Duvall Days parade and owner of Lei’s Restaurant, offered free hot meals at the eatery after the 2006 windstorm that knocked out power to the area for days.

“Small Town, Big Neighborhood.”

That’s the theme for this year’s Duvall Days celebration.

Which is why Benny Lagmay and his youngest supporter, Randy Berg, age 6, were chosen to be co-grand marshals for the parade.

Photo by Ron Bailey

Last Friday’s opening ceremony of the new Tolt Bridge began with a parade of vintage vehicles, with the oldest style of transportation going first. This 1922 Model T driven by Ken Madsen, with passenger Isabel Jones (president of the Tolt Historical Society), was third in line. Leading the parade was a 4-horse team and wagon owned by Wilder Construction (bridge contractor), followed by Byron Hicks driving a 1915 Model T delivery wagon originally owned by his grandfather to deliver groceries. Behind the 1922 Model T was local resident Alan Whitney driving a 1959 Corvette. Trailing the group was King County Executive Ron Sims in a new Toyota Prius, surrounded by a horde of bicyclists, reflecting the look of today.

Photo by Ron Bailey
Train conductor James Moyer gives train rides to kids on the vintage 13-passenger train at Camp Gilead.

Camp Gilead, a Carnation camp with an emphasis on outdoor fun and Biblical values, celebrated its 60th anniversary this Memorial Day. People of all ages came to Gilead to honor those who have served in the armed forces and to celebrate Camp Gilead’s rich heritage.

Sara Moyer, Gilead’s registrar, hoped that as the guests visited with old friends and toured the camp, they would “be able to celebrate the past but at the same time recognize and embrace the future of the camp.”