Week of November 20, 2024
Week of November 20, 2024
David Cram pulled down his share of rebounds as a La Conner High basketball player in the 1980s. But perhaps his most impressive rebound has come in the financial arena over the past 15 months. Cram, now the La Conner Schools financial chief and interim superintendent, has overseen a fiscal bounce back resulting in notification from Olympia this week that the district is released from state financial oversight. During the fiscal year Sept. 1, 2023-Aug. 31, 2024, the school system grew its...
DAWN OF A NEW LA CONNER DAY – The sun will not shine brightly on the Rainbow Bridge at 7:46 a.m. for some time, as it did on Oct. 11, but any morning and any time one walks La Conner's boardwalk is a good time to be out. Every day we can pause and reflect on where we are and what possibilities are before...
A favorite La Conner Thanksgiving tradition is on the menu once again. The Waterfront Cafe will provide its free community Thanksgiving meal from noon-3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. As always, it's an opportunity to dine with friends, family and neighbors in a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Those facing financial challenges, are alone or who simply want to celebrate Thanksgiving with Waterfront Cafe patrons and staff are invited. The cafe, located at 128 S. First Street, will provide a turkey dinner...
The largest ugly sweater party in Skagit County was an evening of substance over style. About 200 people proudly donning garish holiday sweaters attended, officially designated the 2024 Anacortes Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Program, at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on Nov. 9. Because the Anacortes Salvation Army service area covers La Conner, local donors in attendance included Mayor Marna Hanneman and her husband, Leroy, and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community civic leader Janie Beasley....
The La Conner High School girls' soccer team lost its state tournament match last week. But head coach Maddie Huscher, her staff and players won the hearts of many across Washington. La Conner received much love on Thursday for hitting the road a second time for its playoff venue in Cle Elum. The team's Nov. 13 trip ended abruptly when its bus was struck by a pickup truck on I-405 in Bothell, forcing a 24-hour postponement of La Conner's date with third-seeded Cle Elum-Roslyn. No one on the bus...
Fate served up tough luck for the La Conner High School volleyball team at the Yakima SunDome last week. First, head coach Pam Keller’s charges drew top-seeded Adna in first round state 2B tournament action. Perhaps equally brutal was La Conner libero Addison Keller playing under the weather for Wednesday’s matches with the Pirates and Tri-Cities Prep. Still, La Conner battled. The NW2B/1B runners-up pushed Adna, which arrived in Yakima riding an 18-game winning streak, in a hard-fought opening set. But Adna, which finished 22-3 on the...
Praises continue to be sung for Sarah Cook at Skagit Valley College, much like when she was a La Conner H igh School multi-sports star. Cook, an SVC sophomore who has earned Northwest Athletic Conference honors in volleyball and basketball, is receiving more accolades this fall. A 5-foot-9 outside hitter for the Cardinal spikers, Cook was recently named to the 2024 NWAC All-Star team. The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community member has been an integral part of an SVC volleyball squad that...
Emmitt Voorhees did some clever sidestepping during the cake walk as part of the La Conner Parent-Teacher-Student Association fundraiser at the elementary school gym Friday night. Bingo and a silent auction for home-baked desserts were also part of the fun. Proceeds from the event will help defray the costs of field trips and end-of-year playday...
It's always nice to have connections. Just ask the staff at La Conner Swinomish Library. Its connections extend not only across town with several local art partnerships but by extension to the other side of the world. The library this year has displayed in its children's section the popular "Path to La Conner" quilt comprised of panels, depicting familiar storefronts on First Street. The La Conner-centric imagery was inspired by "Path to Edo" quilt work created by Japanese students and part of...
As summer fades and the weather cools, the season for vibrant floral arrangements continues. Autumn and winter provide a unique palette of greenery, berries and branches, perfect for creating eye-catching displays. Whether for hosting holiday gatherings or crafting thoughtful gifts, fall and winter arrangements offer a natural, rustic charm that's easy to achieve with materials from your own backyard or local woods. Foraging essentials Fall is ideal for gathering evergreens, branches and other...
La Conner Swinomish Library presents Night Sky Photography with acclaimed local photographer Andy Porter, 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Learn how to capture the perfect night sky photograph. No camera necessary. La Conner Swinomish Library offers holiday ukulele classes, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19. Learn to play easy two- and three-chord songs with Simme Bobrosky. NITE Theater presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” through Nov. 24 at the Lincoln Theatre, based on the hit movie. Pay-what-you-can night Thursday,...
It is budget time again. Across Washington state and throughout the country, governments of towns, cities and countries with fiscal years starting January 1 are going through similar steps of developing their annual operating budgets. Big yawn, right? This is the time of year when newspaper subscribers really learn of – if not realize – the value of their subscriptions. For about $1.15 a week Weekly News readers get the advantage of reading stories by professional journalists summarizing and analyzing their local government’s budget...
Ken, regarding your last two editorials commenting on the presidential election results, your apparent inability to comprehend that for some people there are just as many logical, valid, righteous and positive reasons to vote for Donald Trump as you have for voting for Kamala Harris reflects an immense shallowness in your journalistic curiosity (see CNN’s Scott Jennings’ article latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-11-01/election-donald-trump-kamala-harris for a different perspective). Your further reflexive impulse to ascribe only the most...
The Moore Clark building and property is a blight and a danger with breaches to the chain link fence that does not secure it but prevents public access to right of way along the waterfront (photo sent to Weekly News). The derelict owner should pay a daily fine for this mess and be required to carry appropriate insurance for the hazard of collapse and injury to victims. I am a near neighbor to the property. Sincerely, Breta Malcolm La...
Republican readers may be sitting back and ordering Christmas sweaters featuring newborns sitting on oil rigs ("Drill, baby, drill"), but I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't remind everyone: If you're hoping that drilling for oil is sufficient to create low, stable energy prices and U.S. energy independence, your information about energy costs and alternatives is out of date. Even the reddest of red hat wearers has reasons to be in favor of more renewable energy development in the U.S. After...
Monday, Nov. 11 12:36 p.m.: Just hang up – Caller reported a computer scam where someone was threatening him with the release of private information if he did not pay. This is a common scam and the caller was advised to block the email and not respond. Beaver Marsh Road, greater La Conner. Thursday, Nov. 14 9:20 a.m.: Tractor pull – Report of a vehicle stuck in the mud by the La Conner roundabout. A deputy arrived and found the subject had been turning around at a local farm and got stuck. The farmer was able to pull them out without...
You make this with a homemade roux instead of canned soup. It requires several pots and pans. Take your time. Ingredients Elbow macaroni, 2 cups Water, 1 quart Salt, dash or two Olive oil,1 tablespoon Rotisserie chicken, 1 cup shredded Onion, 1/3 cup chopped Celery, 1/2 cup chopped Butter, 2 tablespoons Flour, 1/4 cup Milk,1/4 cup Cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese, 1 cup grated Preparation Add water to large pot with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil and salt. As it heats to...
