Photos:Poison Hemlock Found in The Town of Index

UPDATED 08.10.10
Just got a note from Barb T. as follows:

Hi Ed – somebody in town who is an “expert” on plant identification says our white blossom is “yarrow”, so its not the hemlock.

We were notified by Town Hall (Lisa) that a poison hemlock has been found in a residents yard. We went over there to photograph the beast but could not find it, even after walking the property 2 times.

So we grabbed some photos off of the net.

Be warned and let your children know about this dangerous, fern looking plant with pretty flowers. Notice the rhubarb look to the stem? It looks like that as it ages.

There is a link below for you to click and read. It will let you know how to handle this invader and how to remove it from you property.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2067182_identify-water-hemlock.html

Many thanks to Lisa and Barb for keeping us up to date.

SkyRace August 1st

In conjunction with the Index Arts Festival on August 1, 2009, there will be a SkyRace. Visit their website to sign up and for further info. www.paddlermagazine.com

The Bush House From the Everett Herald

Saving a historic hotel in Index

The Bush House makes a list of state landmarks to save.

By Debra Smith
Herald Writer
INDEX — Waylon Robert remembers a time when the Bush House hummed with activity.

In the space of a few years, the pioneer-era hotel at the heart of this mountain town has fallen into disrepair.

The owner shut the hotel down a few years ago and vandals and weather quickly took their toll.

Now the building’s roof is leaking, and broken windows are boarded over.

The sight so disturbed 12-year-old Waylon that he decided to do something about it.

The rest of the story may be read by clicking HERE. We don’t know how long the Everett Herald keeps stories active.

Celebration of Life – Russell Lawson

On Saturday, May 3, 2008, 3:00 PM at the Fire Station in Index, WA, a Celebration of Life will be held in memory of the artist Russell Lawson, who passed away December 2007 from pancreatic bladder cancer.

Flood Videos on YouTube

The Everett Herald has posted two videos of Index Galena Road on YouTube.  Click below to be MAGICALLY transported to the vids.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meLsPA-xDxo