Page 8 Chicago Transit Authority(soon to In an August 30, 1969 article be just “Chicago”), Bo Diddley, the in The Daily Chronicle (Centralia, Doors, Guess Who, , WA), Dorian Smith writes: , Ike & , Vanilla Fudge, Santana, Lee The days were filled with Michaels, Alice Cooper and the contented euphoria. Airplanes Youngbloods, also appearing: flew over and dropped bundles of Black Snake, Tim Buckley, Albert flowers or spelled out the words Collins, Crome Syrcus, Floating “LOVE” and “PEACE” in letters Bridge, The Flock, The Flying of smoke. Each night the black Burrito Brothers, It’s A Beautiful heavens were illuminated with Day, Charles Loyd, Lonnie Mack, a fireworks display, including Rockin Fu, Murray Roman, Spirit, Roman candles, sky rockets and bright red flares. The third day Tickets for the event cost $6 witnessed a giant balloon filled for a day or $15 for all three of with hot air ascend approximately the days. It has been recorded 50 feet. Guided by a ground crew that the total attendance over the which navigated the balloon three days exceeded 50,000 fans. with a rope, a lone aerialist in the Because attendance was larger balloon dropped roses one at a than expected, extra food and time on the cheering audience. water needed to be brought into 50 Years Ago the venue. The Publisher of the Fourth According to one source: Corner can attest to crowded DID YOU KNOW: famous Festival. It was “Sanitary facilities were conditions and lack of Sanitary Organized by Boyd Grafmyre. inadequate, but every attempt was facilities. We waited in long lines. The Seattle Pop Festival was a made to meet county requirements A group of six of us had just held in Woodinville A large sampling of the groups ... Nearby neighbors complained of graduated from Bellingham High Washington. and individuals that played the traffic and the atmosphere, School and attended the . Seattle Pop Festival are firmly but Chick Dawsey, owner of Gold It occurred on July 25, 26 planted as icons. A bit of Northwest History and 27th in 1969 at Gold Creek Creek, noted that spectators were remembered. Park just weeks before the more , , orderly with very few exceptions. Publisher: Charlie Crabtree

Ballot Measure continued from page 2 However, that doesn’t seem to be No Stamp Required on marks a ballot. In a panic, the No- the case. On-Charter committee contacted As of this writing, Home Rule the county auditor, seeking Skagit has scheduled meetings to Returned(Voted) Ballot her assistance. She personally plot a path forward. Even though interceded and directed the This Primary election will be the second an overwhelming majority of elections department to include election cycle where no postage will be re- Skagit voters obviously want to the statements. quired to return your ballot. continue with a traditional county After the election, one would structure, the pro charter folks Not requiring postage started in the Pri- think that the pro charter crowd, apparently intend to persist until mary of 2018 and continues based on a vote having just received a substantial they get what they want. in the legislature that funds the no postage defeat at the hands of the voters, benefit would be reluctant to attempt another campaign any time soon. The auditor states that there is not enough data yet to see if this has increased turnout; but the Auditor’s office has noticed Important Whatcom County News is that Drop Box use has risen election week Covered by Bellingham News Media especially the last two days because of post mark issues. In the 2018 General election (unofficially) 192 ballots were postmarked too late to be counted in Whatcom County.

Drop Box locations have also increased over the years and there are now 18 Drop Boxes listed below.

1. Acme Elementary • 5200 Turkington Rd. 2. Blaine Library • 610 3rd St. 3. Birch Bay (North Whatcom Fire & Rescue) • 4581 Birch Bay-Lynden Rd. 4. Custer Elementary • 7660 Custer School Rd. (None) 5. Courthouse South Parking Lot • 201 Grand Ave. 6. Deming Library • 5044 Mt. Baker Hwy. 7. Everson WECU • 106 E Main St. 8. Ferndale City Hall • 2095 Main St. 9. Lummi Nation Admin Building • 2665 Kwina Rd. 10. Lynden Library • 216 4th St. 11. Meridian (Laurel Grange) • 6172 Guide Meridian 12. Kendall (North Fork Community Library) • 7506 Kendall Rd. 13. Point Roberts Marketplace (8am-10pm) • 480 Tyee Dr. 14. Sehome Haggens • 210 36th St., Haggen Sehome Village, NE Corner of Parking Lot If you think continued coverage of local issues 15. Sudden Valley • Sudden Valley Security Turnaround, Gate One 16. Sumas • 534 Railroad Ave. is vital to an informed community, please 17. Whatcom Community College • 237 W Kellogg Rd. support The Fourth Corner by making a 18. WWU, on campus outside Wade King Student Recreation Center. financial contribution. 1880 Bill McDonald Pkwy. www.thefourthcorner.com