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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
Mount Vernon Farmers Market
5/29/2010 - 10/16/2010
Saturdays, 9am-1pm, downtown Mount Vernon at the revetment. Fresh picked organic & local produce, flowers, plants, locally made cheese, bread, jewelry, soaps & skin care products, and much more!
Wednesday Farmers Market
6/9/2010 - 9/22/2010
1:30-5:30pm, Skagit Valley Hospital. Many of the same farm vendors as the Saturday market, but in a smaller setting. Come visit for a midweek supply of local produce!
Little Mountain Trail Work Parties
8/28/2010 - 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 August 28, Sept 11 & 25, and additional dates listed in the attached flyer.
4th Annual Fall Fest
9/25/2010
1st Street, 9am-4pm. Expanded Farmer's Market, antique truck & tractor show, children's activities, family workshops, crafts & vendors, and great entertainment!
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