by Frank Hanson
Please join us for a unique opportunity to share an interactive conversational evening that includes a viewing of Northwoods Photographic Project (photos from the 1980s) by John Tylczak with a special kick-off slide show and narrative of historical logging photos by Jack Zaccardo. Concluding the evening are closing remarks on Sustainable Rural Ecosystems by ONRC Director Dr. Bernard Bormann.
Some of you may have had a chance in the past to view Zaccardo’s historic slides coupled with his interesting narrative of the times. Tylczak’s photographic images from the 1980s feature logging on the West End during a time of great change and transition in the logging profession.
Come, enjoy the pictures and slide show, and share a tale or two. The new ONRC director, Dr. Bernard Bormann, looks forward to meeting more members of the community. In order to make time to view the photographic project, listen to the historical presentation and share your reflections, the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The evening’s presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
Tylczak’s photos will remain on display at ONRC through the new year.
The “Evening Talk” series at ONRC is supported by the Rosmond Forestry Education Fund, an endowment that honors the contributions of Fred Rosmond and his family to forestry, education and the Forks community. Refreshments will be served and a potluck of your favorite dessert is encouraged. For more information, contact Frank Hanson at 360-374-4556 or fsh2@uw.edu.
Editors note:
I had asked John Tylczak a few questions, most appeared in last week’s paper with his answers. Here is one more.
FF: Why are you coming back with these photos now?
Tylczak: It has been 25 years since I last saw most of these people. They were, without exception, wonderfully gracious to me and this show is an opportunity to extend my gratitude. I also am interested in collecting stories and getting leads on the lost remains of long-abandoned logging railroad bridges and trestles. I’m hoping that at least a few people will come forward and share their knowledge with me.
