Chris Miller, 11, delivers the paper to Howard Miller, who used to be a fisherman's guide on the Skagit River. He guided such famous people as football player Steve Largent, actor Lee Marvin and baseball player Ted Williams.

Producer Phyllis Christofferson rehearses her song-and-dance number in anticipation of a performance at the senior center in Sedro-Woolley.

Cheryl McLaughlin and Peggy Proctor enjoy a moment at their restaurant, Hometown Cafe. The sisters bought the former furniture store in May 1999.

Skipper Larson updates the reader board at Saint James Episcopal Church in Sedro-Woolley.

Rocky McArthur, who carved this eagle with a chainsaw, is well-known in the area for his carvings. He has a few huge pieces downtown area.

Nathan Gadbois and Kristana Underwood, both 17-year-old seniors, check out the engine of a truck in their automotive technology class at Sedro-Woolley High School.

Ray Eaton enjoys breakfast at the Hometown Cafe. He's lived in Sedro-Woolley since 1949.

Jessie Miller helps her husband, Marlin, get ready for rehearsal at the senior center in Sedro-Woolley. They are members of Wild Women of Woolley (and their few good men).

Richard Bobb maintains a lonely vigil as caretaker of the Sedro-Woolley Lumber Co. mill, which silently awaits new owners.

Jill Featon takes a picture of her sister Sue with Jill's children, Dylan, 5 months, and Erin, 3 years, in front of one of Rocky McArthur's wood carvings in downtown Sedro-Woolley. Jill is from Australia and Sue is from England. They were in town for their sister's wedding.

Crystal Kirkendall, 12, a sixth-grader at Central Elementary, plays tether ball with friends at the playground.