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It’s one thing to put your money where your mouth is.

In La Conner, people often put their money where their hearts are.

And the most recent example of a heartfelt investment here, in this case benefiting La Conner elementary students, is one designed to foster young inquisitive minds well into the future.

Responding to a request La Conner elementary dyslexia intervention specialist Jen Gudmundson posted on social media seeking donations to help purchase books for local students, area residents responded almost immediately to the tune of over $1,000.

Those donated funds made it possible f...