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Jasper Gates was the first man to file a homestead claim on property where the City of Mount Vernon would later be established. He remained during his lifetime to help with the development of the city and county. The proposed site for the life-size statue is located on the corner of First and Gates Streets. This was the original site of Gate's first cabin and garden. This project was conceived by historian Dick Fallis of Mount Vernon and made a reality by the Mount Vernon Arts Commission and artist Tracy Powell of Anacortes.

*Update as of 9/26/05: He is almost here! Jasper is scheduled to be placed in his final home this coming Friday on September 30th! Tracy Powell has just completed the nearly 7 ton statue and it will be placed in downtown Mount Vernon on Gates Street. Please stop by and visit this beautiful piece of artwork!

For further information and pictures, pleave visit Tracy Powell's Studio on the link below.


http://www.powellstudios.com/jasper_gates.html
 
Calendar of Events
Effective Resume Writing
3/17/2010
6:30pm. Join Skagit Valley College Professors Brian Hanchett and Jim Jolly for this free program at the Mount Vernon City Library.
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
3/27/2010 - 12/11/2010
Volunteer trail building at Little Mountain Park is underway. If you're interested in helping please come to a volunteer work party at 10am-4:30pm on 3/27, 4/10, 4/24 and additional dates listed below.
27th Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
4/1/2010 - 4/30/2010
Come see the colorful walk-in tulip fields & enjoy the many activities and events throughout April, including visits to local farms, nurseries & wineries, art shows, the Street Fair, Kiwanis Salmon BBQ, & much more.
Downtown Mount Vernon Street Fair
4/16/2010 - 4/18/2010
1st Street, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Live music at two stages, children's activities and a wonderful variety of food, with artisans from 8 states. Over 100 juried arts and crafts vendors.
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