Articles from the May 22, 2019 edition
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DON POWER
On May 9, longtime La Conner resident Don Power died peacefully and quietly at his Fidalgo Island home. Don and his wife, Mary Jean Brady, worked hard to build a fishing business that was widely respected and admired in the industry, as well as many... Full story
Kirsch property public potential "golden"
Where the city council sees an eyesore, we see a golden opportunity yet to be developed. Where the city council sees ready cash, we see another loss to the character of LaConner. The realtor in this transaction sees ready cash, too. Who benefits...
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Citizens call for hold on Kirsch property sale
In its marathon doubleheader May 14th, the Town Council dispatched its first half duties with its typical efficiency. Not so the 80 minute Mayor’s Roundtable, when residents questioned the March d...
Aaron Jones calls last call at Nell Thorn for last time
Your bartender can be your best friend. La Conner “guys,” locals who have gathered at Nell Thorn’s Tuesdays for happy hours for years, going back to the restaurant’s days up the hill next to the Cou...
Georgia Johnson and her food program praised to School Board
A critical decision of the La Conner School District Directors was not discussed or decided at Monday’s monthly board meeting. Last week the Directors had a resolution before them that “resolved as...
Blessing of Tribal fleet links history and future
Though living in the moment, hundreds paid tribute to the past as they literally stepped into the future during annual Swinomish Blessing of the Fleet and First Salmon ceremonies Thursday. Following...
Process worth more than property
Maybe the hardest thing for elected officials to hear is that they are wrong. That is especially difficult to take when strong, passionate criticisms are made at council meetings by long time neighbors and friends. Who would enjoy that? Our council...
ALVIN MICHAEL "AL" STRUTZEL
Alvin Michael “Al” Strutzel, 94, a resident of La Conner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Life Care Center, Mount Vernon, WA. He was born November 6, 1924 in Monitor, WA, the son of Rudolph and Wilma (Warren) Strutzel. Al’s famil... Full story
