June 21, 2007

	City's roots deep at Bryan Park
	History buffs want important trees preserved in future plans By Dee Anne Shaw Vidette Editor We may live in a world that's constantly changing, but when it comes to researching Montesano's history, Pat Clemons of Montesano takes her time. Her painstaking attention to detail is practically legendary in these parts. After all, you can't change history. You may as well take your time and get it right. But when it comes to Bryan Park at the east entrance to town, Miss Clemons is in a hurry. She's worried some important Montesano history may get lost forever when the city uproots its aging stand of poplars at the city's east entrance.		Pat Clemons, foreground, shares the history of the this black walnut at Bryan Park with the city's new forester, Loren Hiner. Miss Clemons is anxious for Hiner to be familiar with the trees before the city develops a plan for the park's improvement. (Photo by Dee Anne Shaw)
	Shari Sackrider retires after 18 years at the 'little red school'
	It's the last day of school for four teachers and the librarian - a large number for a small school. By Tommi Halvorsen Gatlin Vidette Reporter Shari Sackrider retired last Friday after a 26-year teaching career, the last 18 years at the "little red schoolhouse" in Satsop. Most recently, she taught a combined kindergarten/first grade class. She'd also taught second grade and high school home economics. As the daughter of a beloved Montesano teacher, Bertha Gronberg, Sackrider came by teaching naturally - though she tried to fight it, preferring instead to become a county extension agent. The Gronbergs' next-door neighbor (and Mrs. Gronberg's friend) was the Washington State University County Extension agent on the Harbor, Pat Leslie. "I wanted to be just like Pat," Sackrider says. "She was a wonderful person."		Shari Sackrider and her students study the calendar and days of the week at the Satsop School last week. At left, Rachel Ayres was the helper of the day writing down the correct answers. Sackrider enjoyed a 26-year teaching career. She taught a combined kindergarten-first grade class at "the little red schoolhouse" and had also taught high school home economics in Yelm for two years, preschool and second grade. (Photo by Dee Anne Shaw)
	Bike Rodeo drives through rain showers
	"Lots of kids showed and it was great. I had fun and the kids had fun too." - Rodeo official and Montesano Police officer, Shane Green By Jerrad Kellogg Vidette Reporter More than 75 children from around the harbor descended on the rear parking lot at Montesano Sr./Jr. High School to enjoy friends, food and fun at the Bill Brookshire Bike Rodeo on a rainy Saturday, June 16. The event sponsored by numerous vendors and manned by the Montesano Police Department as well as a host of volunteers has become a popular destination for local youth. One of the main draws is the raffle ­ in which six brand new bikes, and a "ton," of prizes were given away according to event coordinator, Officer Shane Green of the Montesano Police Department.		Officer Shane Green instructs participants on how to navigate the course and the rules of the road, then the riders wiggled their way through the slalom section of the course. (Photo by Jerrad Kellogg)