Articles from the October 14, 2020 edition
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Library, Lincoln Theatre get breathing room to open
Half a loaf is better than none. And in the age of COVID, even a quarter loaf now looms large. Just ask La Conner Regional Library Director Jared Fair and Lincoln Theatre Executive Director Roger Gietzen. Both received a welcome dose of good news...
Roundabout plantings will bloom after campaign signs wilt
A plethora of political signs there this election cycle has in the view of many turned the La Conner roundabout into an eyesore. But that is about to change. The roundabout area is getting a...
La Conner volleyball team set to play together
Spikes on the volleyball court would be a most welcome change from those in COVID-19 cases. The hope is that will soon be the case. Especially in La Conner, where the two-time defending state champion Lady Braves are cleared to resume full team...
COVID-19 stalls Carl Molesworth’s book launch at history museum
Bay View author Carl Molesworth has been fascinated with the life of famed Flying Tiger pilot Bill Reed for over four decades. But he was only recently able to get around to writing about the highly...
Vote now, vote entire ballot
Election ballots were mailed today. You received your state voters guide last week. When the ballot come, review your decisions, fill it out and put it in the mail or the elections drop box at the library or on the Swinomish Reservation. Do it by...
Ubuntu: our better choices
The word ubuntu comes from the Bantu tribe of South Africa. It was introduced into general use by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and prioritizes inclusivity over exclusivity, community over competition, hospitality over hostility, dialogue over...
Your president is different from my president
What Donald Trump was Allen Elliott referring to in his Sept. 30 column? He is certainly a totally different president Trump than the one my husband and I support. I suspect he is the verbally contrived contortion of the likes of CNN, MSNBC, CBS, etc...
Campaign sign stealing disrespects neighbors
Two weekends ago, at October’s start, under cover of darkness coward operatives stole Republican campaign signs, including Trump signs, from dozens of front yards in our area. Members of the so-called “party of tolerance” apparently think they are e...
Good that Gilday is against sex ed law
The most important issue we will be looking at this year when voting for legislative candidates is their stance on the recently passed sexual education bill (ESSB 5395). As grandparents who care deeply about their grandchildren, we are appalled to...
Re-elect Ron Wesen to stop Charter
Why? Most importantly to help keep Skagit from becoming a charter county. There is a strong push for Skagit County to transition from its county commission form of government to that of a charter. Contrary to claims, our county commission form of...
Mullen’s science poor
As a retired medical professional with a master’s degree in public health, I am responding to Val Mullen’s “scientific” view point on mask wearing for COVID-19 protection. (letter, Oct.7) First, some explanation: This teeny virus which scienti...
Mullen’s science dangerous
A self-proclaimed biologist from Sedro-Wooley has decided that she is smarter than the leading scientists in Japan, Germany, Russia and the United States among many others and is certain that we do not need to wear masks to combat COVID-19. It is so...
Gilday mailing ‘dirty politics’
I am appalled at the recent flyers that have been arriving via the mail, trashing Angie Homola, candidate for the 10th Legislative District. Apparently her opponent Greg Gilday does not have the fortitude to stand behind these tactics, so the flyers...
HELENE LOUISE SUIT
Helene Louise Suit (Johnson), age 77, passed away at home on October 2, 2020 following a brief battle with an aggressive brain cancer. She was born June 28, 1943 in Seattle, Washington to Iver and... Full story
Elizabeth Yost Neidzwski - Skagit County Superior Court Judge
Personal background I graduated from Anacortes High School, Western Washington University and Washington and Lee University School of Law. I come from a large, close-knit family that taught me the val...
Mark Lundsten - Skagit County Commissioner, D1 (D)
Background / qualifying experiences My wife Teru and I married 42 years ago, raised a family and live in a house we built in Skagit County. As a commercial fisherman for decades, I successfully...
Mary Hudson - Skagit Count Commissioner, D2 (D)
Background / qualifying experiences Currently general manager for Wells Nursery, have been employed there for 28 years. I am serving my fifth year on the Mount Vernon City Council. I have also been a...
Tom Seguine - Skagit County Superior Court Judge
Personal background Age: 59. Residence: Bow. Married to wife Dianne for 21 years. Qualifying experiences B.A. Political Science, Minor English, State Univ. NY Plattsburgh 1982. Juris Doctor,...
County ‘in trouble’ with rising COVID-19 cases
“Skagit County, we’re in trouble. COVID-19 cases are rising at an alarming rate, and we need your help to reverse the trend and keep us out of major trouble.” That is Skagit Health Officer Dr. Leibrand’s first sentence in an Oct. 8 Skagit County...
Ron Wesen - Skagit County Commissioner, D1 (R)
Background / qualifying experiences I have been a Skagit County Commissioner. I am fourth generation dairy farmer and businessman. The Wesen family operate an organic centennial dairy farm in...
Greg Gilday - LD10 Rep. Pos. 1 (R)
Background / qualifying experiences Attorney at the Law Office of Cole & Gilday (2005-present); Managing Broker at Windermere (2013-present); Board Director at Land Title & Escrow (2013-present, Presi...
Bill Bruch - LD 10 Rep. Pos. 2 (R)
Background / qualifying experiences I have been a resident of La Conner for 16 years. I Am a former La Conner Town Council member where I served on the Parks Commission, Park and Port Committee,...
Helen Price Johnson - LD10 Senate (D)
Background / qualifying experiences 2001-07 South Whidbey School Board Director; 2008-20 Island County Commissioner; 2013-14 president, Washington State Association of Counties; Education: Mills Colle...
Angie Homola - LD10 Rep. Pos. 1 (D)
Background / qualifying experiences I am an architect, small business owner and former carpenter, laborer and machinist with a Masters Degree in Environmental Law and Policy. Whidbey Island has been...
Dave Paul - LD10 Rep. Pos. 2 (D)
Background / qualifying experiences I’m an educator and community leader and I have worked at Skagit Valley College since 2008 and served on the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation since 2009. I have ha...
