I mean, look at them. There’s nothing out there like them, they’re one-of-a-kind, rare commodities especially in this digital world! But somehow that was completely missed. Missed by the community, missed by the Chamber of Commerce and even by the little local museum.
But also, how does it happen that people think artwork chainsaw carved by a white woman is tribal? Was it because they were done so long ago and people forgot? Or because she’s a woman? Or maybe signs just aren’t something we think much about. Oh, ya, right… it’s the lack of plaques and storytelling.
Don’t worry, in January 2020, Sue and I made sure Judy and her Welcome to Ocean Shores sign were recognized. We rallied the folks at the local museums to put their stamp on a plaque that we placed near it. We even had a little dedication ceremony led by Sue and the Mayor gave a short speech. Unbeknownst to us at the time, that would be the one and only event in Ocean Shores for it’s 50th Birthday, thanks to the Coronavirus.
(To the millions of visitors each year who now know about Judy McVay; you are very welcome, it was our pleasure!)
