Articles from the January 1, 1970 edition
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Lady Braves split tough non-league net slate
The La Conner High volleyball team found a happy medium last week. But there was no happy Meridian at Landy James Gymnasium. That’s because the Lady Braves handed Meridian a straight-sets defeat b...
Lady Brave hoopsters win numbers game
The final numbers were similar, but moods of La Conner and South Whidbey players couldn’t have been more different at Landy James Gym Saturday afternoon. That’s because the Lady Braves transposed the...
Braves unveil rare double hat trick in win
Halloween is still days away, but there were tricks aplenty at the La Conner-Cedar Park Christian boys’ soccer match Tuesday. Which was a real treat for Braves’ head coach Steve DeLeon and La Conner High School fans. La Conner benefitted from not...
La Conner fells Loggers in tree-mendous fashion
When La Conner faced Dar-rington’s Loggers Friday night, it was the Braves who were a cut above. La Conner High axed Dar-rington 52-20 for a pivotal league road triumph that allowed the Braves to remain unbeaten at 5-0 in conference play and i...
Fine Line: Finley free throws lift Braves
Matt Finley gave it his best shot when La Conner faced a frantic South Whidbey comeback bid Saturday night. And, fortunately for the Braves, that shot – the free throw – was just enough for La Conner to secure a hard-fought 61-59...
Janet R. Good
15-2013 Janet R. Good, a fourth generation Skagitonian, died peacefully at age 81 on Monday, December 16, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Janet was born at Rowley Hospital, Mount Vernon, on October 19, 1932 to Roy C and Virginia...
PETER KERMIT SWANSON
12-2014 Lifelong La Conner resident Peter Kermit Swanson died Saturday, January 25 at age 93. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1920, the fourth son of Anton and Anna Swanson, joining brothers Austin, Vincent and Vernon. At 14 years old,...
MARYLOU WICKLUND
Marylou Wicklund, 93, was born Oct. 6, 1926 in Minot, North Dakota to Robert (Ken) and Mary Richards. She passed away peacefully at her home in Shelter Bay, Jan. 24, 2020. She was an amazing woman who led by example and was the epitome of what a...
CHARLES F. ELDE
“Charlie” “Chuck” 1944-2013 Charles F. Elde, who most people knew as “Charlie” or “Chuck,” a life-long resident of La Conner, died on Tuesday, December 24. He was born in Mount Vernon on November 21,...
MARGIE E. MADSEN
17-2013 Longtime La Conner resident Margie E. Madsen died on Saturday, December 28. Margie was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on May 19, 1916, the daughter of George L. and Daisey Davis Bauer. She...
DEBRA MARIE FERNANDO
“DEBBIE” 1961-2014 La Conner resident Deborah Marie Fernando died on Monday, January 13 at age 52 surrounded by her family and friends in Seattle. Debbie was born in Anacortes on February 25, 196...
LYLA LOUISE SCHOENBERG 1921-2014
La Conner resident Lyla Louise Schoenberg died in her sleep at age 92 in Anacortes, early Sunday morning, January 19. She was the seventh child in a family of 10 and was born Lyla Thompson in...
Skagit County Sheriff's Office Police Blotter
Calls Sheriff's Deputies responsed to in the area served by the La Conner sub-station. Monday Jan 6 11:08 a.m.: Booze bust – Someone was cited for drinking an alcoholic beverage in public onFirst Street. Tuesday Jan 7 3:30 p.m.: Fraud – A...
Skagit Co. Sheriff's Office POLICE BLOTTER
Sunday Dec 29 8:47 p.m.: Medical aid – A man fell at a residence onMorris Ave in La Conner. Monday Dec 30 5:31 p.m.: Road kill – Deputies removed a dead dear from the roadway onBest Road near Rexville. Tuesday Dec 31 12:50 p.m.: Big...
Out and About
Ashley Sweeney is a former journalist who, when she is not Out and About, spends her days writing, gardening, art quilting and trying to keep up with national and international news. She would like...
Keep it Simple
Kate Morgan has been a Registered Nurse for almost 24 years and has a diverse professional background from specializing in Maternal-Child and Pediatrics, to Community College Instructor and Home...
Life on the Ridge and Nuggets from Norway
As a child, Mickey Bambrick dreamed of being a writer. Erma Bombeck was her idol. She longed to become a columnist, writing about everyday life. Knowing journalism was a competitive field and...
Zucchini season is just around the corner!
This is a cool weather recipe, as the casserole bakes for an hour at 350 degrees F. Ingredients - Zucchini, 3 to 4 cups, peeled and cubed - Tomato, 1 medium, diced - Cheddar cheese, ¾ cup -...
State of the Town: looking ahead
In my 12th year as Mayor, I am very grateful for the community that we all share. I have always said that La Conner’s greatest resource is its people. It’s true, and La Conner has attracted an eclectic and vibrant group of individuals from a pro...
Lundsten for Skagit County Commissioner
I’m excited to tell you, if you haven’t already heard, there’s a challenger to Republican Ron Wesen, the county commissioner currently representing our District (No. 1). I’m excited not only because Wesen is not unopposed (as was true the last ti...
