MARYSVILLE – Cy Williams of Tulalip has been a part of the Marysville Street Festival for years.

The 74-year-old wood carver sells his bears, whale fins, eagles and dogs. He has a Native American Elvis and a chief in full headdress. He also has sold his work at the Marysville Strawberry Festival and Evergreen State Fair, where he’s been for 36 years.

Williams said after a stroke two years ago, he’s slowed down some. Instead of being able to do a wood sculpture in an hour it now takes him up to three days. Williams does have chronic back pain after being a boilermaker for 22 years.

“My grandson does the heavy lifting,” said Williams, who still has a strong upper body from using chainsaws instead of a paintbrush to perform his art.

The former Marine and Vietnam veteran said he does use a brush, too, as he paints his art work.

Clare Vantol, also of Tulalip, sold a variety of knitted items, including doll sleeping bags, such as for Barbie and Ken.

One of the busiest booths was one where you could make your own tie-dye shirt.

Other popular spots were: Leanne Enox of Marysville and her hand-painted, distressed wooden signs; Debbie Bernhard of Lake Stevens with her Our Hands to Yours Ceramics, and Kim Bielaczyc and her Unique Floral Creations.