Articles from the December 21, 2022 edition
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First winter storm buries La Conner, western Skagit County
Today is the official start of winter. The seasons changed Monday, though, when La Conner and the Puget Sound region awakened to sub-freezing temperatures and light snow on the ground. Much of the...
2023 Town budget tops $6.9 million
The 2023 budget the La Conner Town Council passed Dec. 13 is robust in its expenditures, at $6.97 million and modest in its increase in revenue, to $5.6 million. It is a deficit budget of $1.37 million, with reserves covering the difference....
Family moves into Channel Cove Habitat home
Sunday afternoon Skagit Habitat for Humanity’s 41st home was ready and dedicated for Katelyn and her two children. The Channel Cove duplex on Park Street was ready for move-in after three months of renovation by primarily volunteer workers, i...
Shelter Bay lease forum held at Swinomish
Since 2015 talks had stalled regarding negotiation of a new master lease between Shelter Bay and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Now folks are talking again. Shelter Bay and Swinomish residents and leaders last week attended the first of plann...
"Is There a Santa Claus?"
Dear Editor — I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? Virginia O’Hanlon 115 West Ninety Fifth Street, New York Virg...
Texas regulations failed electricity customers
In February 2021, Texas had unusually cold weather, resulting in an electric energy supply crisis. Millions of customers were without power for up to four days, during the coldest days of the year....
Utility fees raised, developer fees approved
The La Conner Town Council was productive at its last meeting of the year Dec. 13. It approved the Town’s 2023 budget and passed ordinances raising fees after hearing from residents and getting staff reports. No residents spoke at the public h...
Volunteers brightened library's Tiny Trees success
Once again our community responded generously and warmly to this year’s Festival of Tiny Trees. More than $8,000 was raised to support additional furnishings for the new La Conner Swinomish Library. It was wonderful to be able to host everyone in o...
Fish, and strategy, needed
Thanks for the free paper, Mr. Editor, even if I’d read it before. I think I’ve missed maybe one, since your arrival as publisher all those years ago. I like to think of myself as a La Connerite, but perhaps I’m not. The Beaver Marsh and Fir Islan...
Jim Zimmerman
James Roger (Jim) Zimmerman was born June 26, 1933 in Noonan, ND to Edgar and Stella (Kjos) Zimmerman and passed away December 12, 2022. In 1936 the family, with siblings Eloise and Boyd, headed... Full story
Rev. Fr. Dale A. Johnson
Rev. Fr. Dale A. Johnson June 7, 1950-Dec. 8, 2022 Author, Lecturer, Priest, Human Rights Advocate The Rev. Fr. Johnson is the son of a dairy farmer from Mount Vernon, Washington. After graduating... Full story
Town of La Conner 2022 tax revenues are golden
The slight dip, to $57,164, in the Town of La Conner’s November sales tax revenue was the first sizeable year-to-year drop in collections since the first summer of the coronavirus pandemic, in 2020. That is $3,7467, 6.2% below 2021. Still, the $...
Kim Pedroza leaves as school district transportation director
La Conner Schools Transportation Supervisor Kim Pedroza is leaving the school district for a similar post with the Stanwood School District. School Board President Susie Deyo formally recognized the many contributions Pedroza has made at the...
La Conner Schools will remove diseased trees during break
'Tis the season to put-up Christmas trees. At school, it's also the time of year to remove diseased trees and trim back others that are intruding on campus buildings. La Conner School District staff...
Braves suffer tough overtime loss against MVC
Mount Vernon Christian played well but needed an almost miracle to edge La Conner 65-61 in boys' hoops action at their home court Saturday. The Braves (3-5) had seemingly won the game when Isa...
La Conner girls swept away by second half Hurricane comeback
Big school programs on the La Conner High School girls' basketball schedule have posed few issues for the Lady Braves. Not so with nearby small school rival Mount Vernon Christian, however. The Lady...
Shelter Bay Marina a community asset
Shelter Bay community residents learned about their marina’s history, structure and financials at the second “Know Your Community” class held Dec. 12 at the clubhouse. The class began with interim community manager Pat McGarry saying he was “draf...
Art auction supporting local wildlife sanctuary is success
La Conner locals and friends of Predators of the Heart gathered at Skagit Cellars in Gilkey Square to celebrate a 20-year legacy and raise funds for ongoing operations the night of the lighted boat parade, Dec. 10. The winery was packed. Of a...
Haystack Cookies
I like baking those cookie recipes from days gone by. Particularly if the ingredients are easy to come by and the recipe is simple to make. This is a no-bake recipe. I bought chow mein noodles a...
Police Blotter: December 11-17
Monday, December 12 12:39 p.m.: Package thief – A package delivered by Fed Ex was removed from the owner’s porch by a female. The incident was captured on security video and is under inv...
