Our Comeford Group -Genealogists met at Marysville Sr. Ctr. and it was there that I met Jim Ransopher who is a sleuth on the "towne" of Lowell - no, not Lowell, MAss, but Lowell, WA now a part of Everett, unfortunately, as time does things to pioneer places! The Snohomish Indian called Chi-cha -ee, with the apparent accent on the middle "syl-lah'-ble" (Carroll's pronunciation for the word syllable). This was long before the Snohomish Tribe became absorbed by the Tulalip (Group of ) Tribes. Anyway, Lowell is celebrating 140 years of settlement this Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with parade, picnic, & tours. For the Story re this: Ref. The HERALD, Everett, WA. Date: Fri, Aug 1, 2003 Section: Local Site: http://www.heraldnet.com/about Article: Lowell celebrates 140 years By Janice Podsada, Herald Writer COMMENT: Please note that in the article you will read that Jim Rancifor will be among those retired firefighters ( we used to call 'em firemen in the old days - CC.), but according to my genealogical data, Jim's name should be spelled Jim Ransopher, cuz that's the way he spelled it on our Genealogy Class Names for Sept. 2002. Well, its phonetically correct like some of the stuff I've written in the Past on this Bulletin. Lowell was settled originally by E.D. Smith in 1863 but it didn't become "civilized" for another 11 yrs. when he sent for his childhood sweetheart, Margaret Gretchell. Gail Chism is Lowell's historian. Dave Dilgard who keeps tabs on this region's history will be on tap also for the event. And no doubt, Jim Ransopher will be taking it all in and adding to the stories of the area. He and I have talked about persons who used to live in Lowell - one of my (Carroll's) best pals had an "eye" for a cute little gal that lived in Lowell, and tho' nothing really came of it, I found that she married a fellow of great character who worked with me at Boeing Spares Division of Boeing Aircraft Co. in Everett. My, what a small World this has turned out to be! Our paths keep crossing each other. No wonder I have come to say my old adage: They Want To Be Found ! Keep Cool and have Fun, and Stay Well ! Carroll in Snohomish * * * 30 * * *