Sultan Police Appreciation BBQ: Saturday, May 19, 2007, Osprey Park, 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 PM
(Revised Wed., May 23, 2007)

(Note: These photos were taken from 12:10 PM to 1:00 PM and several photos were "bad." We would, therefore, deeply appreciate any photos taken by other event participants, if they wish to share them with us. If we use them, we will certainly provider attribution for those, if the photographer wishes to be identified.)

39th Rep. Kirk Pearson and SPD Chief Walser

Above: 39th Legislative Representative Kirk Pearson (who signed the "Keep Our Police" petition), swung by to express his own appreciation for Sultan's law enforcement team.
Above: Private citizens Kerry Ourada and Gerry Gibson created, posted and paid for (with private funds) this terrific sign, posted along U. S. 2's north side, just east of the Red Apple. Organizers also created and distributed (again, with private funds) this flyer throughout Sultan to advertise this "First Annual" Sultan Police Appreciation BBQ. Primary Movers and shakers for this event were (in alphabetical order): Gerry Gibson, Traci Hoenstine and Kerry Ourada. Many other good folks -- and local businesses -- helped to make this a successful event; among them, Mary Carson Ford and Vicki McIntire. Thank you!

Citizens wanting to show their appreciation for those who place themselves in harm's way every day for all of us, organized & sponsored an appreciation BBQ for the Sultan Police Department personnel Saturday, May 19, 2007. Sultan residents and other citizens celebrated by munching hot dogs and other goodies, and participating in a drawing for gift baskets generously donated by local Sultan businesses for this event. There was also a "Keep Our Police!" Petition circulated, which collected approx. 40 signatures of registered voters. The BBQ was held in Osprey Park from 11 a.m. to 3:30 PM. begins at 11 a.m., ends at 3:30 PM). Mayoral candidate and current Sultan Councilman John Seehuus visited for awhile to show his unwaivering support for the police, as did Councilman Jim Flower (who is running to keep his council seat), and current Councilman Ron Wiediger and his wife attended.

(And for those who were unable to attend this event, or just want to express their support or thanks for the Sultan Police, we'll be happy to post letters or emails. Here's one such, from Creekside Karate.)
PHOTOS:

Above: Far left, Sultan Councilman Jim Flower; far right, Sultan Councilman Ron Wiediger; Center: Pat Wiediger, Ron's wife

Above: one of the BBQ organizers, Gerry Gibson, running the grill; in th background, left to right, is Stan Heydrick, SPD Larry Marshall and Kerry Ourada, an event organizer.

L to R above: Josie Fallgatter, Mark Fallgatter, Chief Walser and Judy Heydrick (holding a U. S. 2 Safety Coalition bumper sticker)

Above foreground, L to R: Event organizers and Sultan residents Vicki Perea-McIntyre, Traci Hoenstine, and Sky Harbor resident Mary Carson Ford. In the background, L to R: Judy Heydrick, Mark Fallgatter and Chief Walser.

L to R: Gerry Gibson, Stan Heydrick, Sultan PD's Larry Marshall, Bonnie Gibson and Kerry Ourada

Lef to Right: SPD Officer Larry Marshall, Sgt. Scott Berg, Stan Heydrick and just a "smidgin" of Kerry Ourada can be seen)

Above: 39th Rep. Kirk Pearson taking a chance (on a winning ticket)

Above: L to R: Judy Heydrick, Mark and Josie Fallgatter, and Chief Walser

Left to right (sitting) unidentified person, and Pat and Ron Wiediger; Left to right (standing): Sultan Councilman Jim Flower, 39th Rep. Kirk Pearson, Vicki McIntire and a wee Sultan resident and (hopefully) future voter!

THANK YOU! to the following Sultan businesses which generously donated GIFT BASKETS (unless otherwise noted) for a drawing at this event:

[Listed in alphabetical orderl this list was revised May 25, 2007]

  • Bank of America
  • Coastal Community Bank
  • Deb's Uptown Closet
  • Emerald City Liquidators
  • Flat Iron Gallery
  • Hoot Owl Chevron Station/Convenience store (cups & bottled water)
  • McDonald's (juice)
  • Red Apple Grocery Store (bottled water)
  • Shell Station & Convenience Store (ice)
  • Traci & Kerry's Pet sitting service
  • Vinaccio's Coffee