Darrington
Strong
General
Meeting
April
20, 2016
Nels
opened the meeting with introductions.
Steve
gave a treasury report of $*****.78 inclusive of all divisions & committees.
Roselie
gave a report on the funding campaign for Friends of North Mountain
which received a total of $4950 before expenses. There will be a
work party organized when the snow is removed from the road.
Martha
reported clearing the Suaittle Road and clearing several other
roads.
Kevin
reported the activities of DARA including paving the Mountain Loop
Highway, stewardship projects and working with the Darrington
Collaborative and resurrecting fishing in the are and the wild salmon
recovery. They are involved in the water rights near the Skagit
River discussion. They continue their involvement in the Whitehorse
Trail and equine trails. DARA is also involved in the Circle Creek
project with analysis of the road to get it open. DARA will host
the discussion on reintroducing grizzly bears into the area.
Amy
reported on the opening of the Whitehorse Trail and it's opening in
2018 because of the repair needed for two bridges. An RCO grant has
been applied for with letters of support coming in from local groups.
The county is working with Hampton Mill to swap land for the trail.
The County will work to make a conservation area at the Fortson Mill
site with cabins for camping. Comcast will be hosting a Day of
Caring to clean the Whitehorse Trail, April 30.
Martha
reported we have the best Darrington Day Celebration planned ever! We'll be adding a Flowers for Darrington booth to accept seeds and donations and introducing the new Model A Strut. Events for the event will also have Smokey the Bear,
music in the park, children's activities, pulled pork at the IGA,
author at the Mountain Loop Books and Coffee, 40th
anniversary of the Bluegrass Festival, and the UpRiver Art Show.
Lavinia
reported in late Sept or early October for the Ghost Walk which will
be held on the weekends. Actors and actresses will be needed.
Nels
reported on the joining the Cabelas Tulalip Store for promoting
Darrington recreation.
Mike
Britt, President of the Downtown Arlington Business Association,
spoke on the activities held in Arlington and the need to plan
activities that Arlington and Darrington can share. He was very
impressed on all the groups and activities and work being done within
Darrington Strong. He shared the different ways events are planned and carried
out for success.
Lavinia
reported on the feasibility of making a park in a corner lot on Emens
and Darrington Street. She is looking for letters of interest from
local groups. Darrington Strong approved the letter.
Nels
adjourned the meeting.
In Attendance:
Members: Amy LucasMartha Rasmussen | Guest:
Dana
Fowler
Sally Hintz Mike Britt
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