Articles from the September 22, 2021 edition
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Group seeking election fraud not Skagit County government
Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, the Skagit County government posted notice that the County “does not have a rol(e) in recent door-to-door ‘Elections Integrity Audit.’” The government reported “multiple reports from community members that individua...
Hedlin ballfield sale challenged as illegal
Was the Town of La Conner’s sale of the Maple Avenue ballfield property to developer Landed Gentry illegal? A letter from Bricklin & Newman, a Seattle law firm, to Brian Gentry dated Sept. 1 and delivered Sept. 7, advises that “your purchase of the p...
Town council vacancy open for applications
The La Conner Town Council started the process for filling the vacancy left by Jacques Brunisholz’s resignation at its Sept. 14 meeting, but the eight week schedule they agreed to means whomever they choose will be approved Nov. 9 at the earliest. Th...
Fill out new Maple Park survey
Town and greater La Conner residents: Your answers to the 14 question survey on the purpose of the Town’s new 24,000 square feet park on Maple Avenue at Talbott Street will help shape its development. The survey was enclosed with the August u...
Folks flocked to Christianson’s Pumpkin Festival
After the wind storm Friday night, John Christianson, owner of Christianson’s Nursery, wasn’t sure about the attendance at the next day’s annual Pumpkin Festival. After he spent all morning stand...
Books and the truth in words can unite us
For those who read books, you know that a good book can help immensely, to make you smile, laugh, wonder, learn, improve your mood, challenge you and, yes, make you cry. Books can be the elixir to lighten a load and soothe the soul. Books help us see...
Impeach Biden on Afghanistan
On Sept. 3, 2021 the news posted a graph showing how much military equipment was left in Afghanistan to arm the Taliban. Treason comes to mind. Anyone with common sense after seeing that graph knows the person in charge should resign or be...
Security strategies are effective
I am writing today to bring awareness to the issue of property crimes and crimes of opportunity. This is a situation that exists throughout the county and La Conner has certainly not been immune to this activity. I encourage each citizen, household...
Swinomish files intent to sue Army Corps of Engineers
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for failing to uphold the Endangered Species Act Sept. 9, citing dwindling Skagit chinook salmon and Southern Resident killer whales...
HENRY T. CHAMBERLAIN JR.
Henry T. Chamberlain Jr. passed away August 31, 2021. Henry was a long-term, part time resident of La Conner. Henry was born in Morris Bluffs, Nebraska on June 6, 1922. He joined the U.S. Army on his... Full story
Library update: construction coming
Construction Update The La Conner Library is excited to announce Tiger Construction is mobilizing to the site of the new La Conner Swinomish Library and demolition of the Thrift Shop is expected this week. This is an exciting step forward in a series...
Council discusses needed 2022 capital projects
At its first specially called hearing to consider the 2022 budget Sept. 14 in Maple Hall, the La Conner Town Council dived right into the bulk of proposed expenditures: public works and the wastewater treatment plant. The draft budget lists a 15%...
Braves soccer team breaks into win column
There was no saving Grace in Marysville Friday. The La Conner High School boys' soccer team saw to that. The Braves won their first match of the young season with an impressive 4-0 triumph over Grace Academy, helping take the sting out of close...
La Conner girls’ soccer lose close one at Coupeville
Close losses can be either frustrating or encouraging. The latter was the case for the La Conner High girls’ soccer team at Coupeville last Wednesday. La Conner fell 4-2 in its season debut Sept. 15 despite goals by freshman Baylee Smith and s...
Wolverines, weather combine to blow out Braves
They say it is an ill wind that blows no good. If that’s the case, conditions at Whittaker Field Friday were plenty bad as heavy rain, fierce winds and a partial power outage made for an uncomfortable night of high school football. And that was j...
Galina Free wins at Skagit Flats marathon
A La Conner distance runner shone through gray skies and rainy conditions at the Skagit Flats Marathon Sept. 12. Galina Free, who was a cross-country skier growing up in far east Russia, didn’t m...
Elks Bike Rodeo included newspaper toss
For some, it was their first rodeo. And for the others, it might well have been the best. The 2021 Mount Vernon Elks Lodge Bike Rodeo, on Sept. 12 meshed with the grand opening of the new Little...
Archaeologist first dug into her future as a La Conner student
It was at La Conner High School where one of the foremost archaeologists in North America started to dig what would become her life’s work. A transfer student in the late 1990s from Victoria, B.C., the future Dr. Kisha Supernant recalled, “as a sop...
New digital speed signs making a difference in traffic safety
It was slow going getting new pole-mounted radar speed signs installed along heavy traffic volume on Maple Avenue and North Third Street. But, perhaps that was fitting, since the four digital reader...
Park element in comprehensive plan being updated
The work goes on to promote leisure activities here. Two local advisory boards collaborated this summer with planner Michael Davolio on initial steps to update the 2013 Town of La Conner parks plan. The planning and parks commissions have jointly...
Gordon Skagit Farms is Martha Stewart’s October feature
When Gordon Skagit Farms opens its Autumn Market next Monday, Sept 27, it may be a bit more crowded than usual. The farm is featured in the October issue of Martha Stewart Living, perhaps the...
Skagit County Police Blotter
Monday, September 13 2:38 a.m.: Boat ramp MVA – Public Works reported a cold hit and run accident at the boat ramp. Wooden rails were knocked over and a mud flap left behind. Sherman Ave., La Conner. Wednesday, September 15 3:59 p.m.: Cash...
Grilled Summer Vegetable Relish
Fresh vegetables make for the best ingredients. To know the source and care of what we eat is important. “Eat clean” is a way to eat as much food in your diet, without additives and pre-made mix...
