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The final numbers were similar, but moods of La Conner and South Whidbey players couldn’t have been more different at Landy James Gym Saturday afternoon. That’s because the Lady Braves transposed the winning score, creating a lopsided margin of victory, in their matinee non-league hoop matchup. La Conner routed South Whidbey 61-16 in a game where from the start, everything added up nicely for the Braves. The hosts bolted to a quick double-digit lead, seizing command 21-6 in the first frame, en...
The La Conner High football team was looking to take top-ranked Napavine by storm. But the weather got there first. La Conner’s fast and furious attack, which hadn’t scored less than 53 points in a game all season, had trouble getting untracked on a muddy field deluged by heavy rainfall that struck Western Washington last week. A stingy Tiger stop unit, which has helped propel Napavine atop State 2B polls, was a key factor as well. The result was an upset bid by No. 5 La Conner that literally slipped away. The Braves suffered a 24-14 non...
Halloween is still days away, but there were tricks aplenty at the La Conner-Cedar Park Christian boys’ soccer match Tuesday. Which was a real treat for Braves’ head coach Steve DeLeon and La Conner High School fans. La Conner benefitted from not one hat trick — but — in its impressive 7-1 league triumph. Wylie Thulen and Pablo Guirao Melendez each recorded three-goal hat tricks for the victors, who picked up their fourth win of the league campaign. Dylan Watkins also scored for La Conner. Back in the day, a player scoring thr...
When La Conner faced Dar-rington’s Loggers Friday night, it was the Braves who were a cut above. La Conner High axed Dar-rington 52-20 for a pivotal league road triumph that allowed the Braves to remain unbeaten at 5-0 in conference play and improve to 8-1 overall. Quarterback Sean Hulbert and running back Wil James rushed for three touchdowns apiece before the break, as the Braves churned out 361 yards on the ground. La Conner bolted to a 42-6 halftime lead and never looked back. It was a deficit even the Loggers found hard to trim. “I rea...
Matt Finley gave it his best shot when La Conner faced a frantic South Whidbey comeback bid Saturday night. And, fortunately for the Braves, that shot – the free throw – was just enough for La Conner to secure a hard-fought 61-59 non-league home hoop triumph. Finley delivered nine of 10 pressure-packed foul shots down the stretch as La Conner High withstood a 32-point Falcon blitz in the final stanza. Finley finished with 11 points, joining Cameron Sherman and Skylar Krueger in double-digits for the Braves. Sherman scored a...
15-2013 Janet R. Good, a fourth generation Skagitonian, died peacefully at age 81 on Monday, December 16, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Janet was born at Rowley Hospital, Mount Vernon, on October 19, 1932 to Roy C and Virginia Nelson Moen. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School Class of 1950. Janet met Pat Good and they were later married on December 18, 1953 at Salem Lutheran Church. They farmed on Fir Island for many years then moved to LaConner to raise their family and continue farming for r Skagit Properties. Their... Full story
12-2014 Lifelong La Conner resident Peter Kermit Swanson died Saturday, January 25 at age 93. He was born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1920, the fourth son of Anton and Anna Swanson, joining brothers Austin, Vincent and Vernon. At 14 years old, Kermit was issued a driver’s license. Kermit drove the delivery truck for his dad and Uncle Axel, the owners of the Palace Meat Market in La Conner. He handed out so many free wieners to children, it’s a miracle the meat market made any money. A farmer all his life, Kermit hit it big with a bumper cab... Full story
Marylou Wicklund, 93, was born Oct. 6, 1926 in Minot, North Dakota to Robert (Ken) and Mary Richards. She passed away peacefully at her home in Shelter Bay, Jan. 24, 2020. She was an amazing woman who led by example and was the epitome of what a real woman should be. She lived a full and happy life, raised her children, saw all of her grandchildren reach adulthood and had great grandchildren. Marylou moved with her parents to Everett, Washington when she was 16 and graduated from Everett High School. She married Robert (Bob) Graff and had four... Full story
“Charlie” “Chuck” 1944-2013 Charles F. Elde, who most people knew as “Charlie” or “Chuck,” a life-long resident of La Conner, died on Tuesday, December 24. He was born in Mount Vernon on November 21, 1944 to Charles Tage and Hazel Elde. He attended La Conner Schools and graduated from La Conner High School in 1963. He also attended Skagit Valley Community College and Pacific Lutheran University. After college, he returned to La Conner to farm with his father on the Elde Family Farm, where he far... Full story
17-2013 Longtime La Conner resident Margie E. Madsen died on Saturday, December 28. Margie was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin on May 19, 1916, the daughter of George L. and Daisey Davis Bauer. She was educated there and later moved to South Dakota. She was united in marriage to James O. Madsen January 11, 1936 in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The couple lived there until 1966, when they came to Washington, settling in La Conner, where she had resided since. Margie enjoyed homemaking, gardening... Full story
“DEBBIE” 1961-2014 La Conner resident Deborah Marie Fernando died on Monday, January 13 at age 52 surrounded by her family and friends in Seattle. Debbie was born in Anacortes on February 25, 1961 to Bert Baird and Shirley Wilbur. “My mother was a kind, loving, sassy individual who showed the utmost character, spent her days devoted to her family, and treated everyone with respect, honesty and compassion,” wrote her son, Lane Fernando. “Her community was strong, having called Anacortes... Full story
La Conner resident Lyla Louise Schoenberg died in her sleep at age 92 in Anacortes, early Sunday morning, January 19. She was the seventh child in a family of 10 and was born Lyla Thompson in McKenzie, North Dakota in 1921. Lyla moved to Spokane in the 1930’s, living with her sister Arrah. She graduated from North Central High School in 1939, and while at North Central, she met Jim Schoenberg and married him on June 28, 1941 in St. Aloysius Church. Jim and Lyla raised their family of six c... Full story
Timothy Lee Fisher, born March 7, 1966 in Anaheim, California passed away in his home in Sedro Woolley, on January 13, 2020. Tim spent most of his life in Southern California and Las Vegas. He spent most of his life being a creative soul and trying his hand by opening several businesses from landscaping, retail gift shops and flipping houses. He moved to Skagit Valley in 2016 with his partner Pat Ball and they opened The Slider Cafe when he fell in love with La Conner. He was happiest meeting... Full story
Monday July 21 12:14 p.m.: Bad driver – Someone reported that they had been following a vehicle that was being operated poorly in the La Conner area. No license plate number was provided. Wednesday July 23 12:14 a.m.: Not a prowler – Someone phoned in saying they saw a prowler at the waterfront end ofCaledonia Street in La Conner. It turned out to be a fisherman waiting for the rest of the crew to show up. Thursday July 24 2:49 p.m.: Found purse – Nobody reported it missing, and there was no wallet inside, but a found purse...
Monday Oct 10 11:39 a.m.: Not nice – A student made verbal threats at the La Conner Middle School. The student was counseled by the Sheriff and school. No crime. Tuesday Oct 11 10:49 a.m.: Super not nice – A student stole another student’s cell phone at the La Conner Middle School, but it was later returned; the victim did not wish to press charges. 3:54 p.m.: Big ticket! – Someone hit a parked car at the La Conner Marina and left the accident. Surveillance cameras caught the suspect’s car, and theMontana resident was con...
Calls Sheriff's Deputies responsed to in the area served by the La Conner sub-station. Monday Jan 6 11:08 a.m.: Booze bust – Someone was cited for drinking an alcoholic beverage in public onFirst Street. Tuesday Jan 7 3:30 p.m.: Fraud – A woman wrote a check on a closed bank account at a business in theLimeDockBuilding onNorth First Street in La Conner. The woman had similar incidents throughout the county during the pasty six months. 7:44 p.m.: Gunshot – Someone reported hearing what sounded like gunshots in the area ofRainie...
Sunday Dec 29 8:47 p.m.: Medical aid – A man fell at a residence onMorris Ave in La Conner. Monday Dec 30 5:31 p.m.: Road kill – Deputies removed a dead dear from the roadway onBest Road near Rexville. Tuesday Dec 31 12:50 p.m.: Big ticket item – A deputy stopped a driver near Morris and Third streets in La Conner because the vehicle’s tags were expired and discovered that the driver was also operating the vehicle on a suspended license. 4:33 p.m.: Bogus billing – A La Conner resident was looking over their bank s...
Ashley Sweeney is a former journalist who, when she is not Out and About, spends her days writing, gardening, art quilting and trying to keep up with national and international news. She would like to be a gourmet cook, but so far those attempts have not been successful....
Kate Morgan has been a Registered Nurse for almost 24 years and has a diverse professional background from specializing in Maternal-Child and Pediatrics, to Community College Instructor and Home Health RN, to working in insurance and as a Research Coordinator. Kate earned her first degree in Journalism fromNew MexicoStateUniversityand writing has always been her first love. As a first-time writer, Kate placed as a top-twenty finalist in the Southwest Writer's Annual Contest in May 2000, and was...
As a child, Mickey Bambrick dreamed of being a writer. Erma Bombeck was her idol. She longed to become a columnist, writing about everyday life. Knowing journalism was a competitive field and didn’t always pay well, she was swayed into the field of computer management after she graduated fromPomonaCollege. Far too many years of corporate life passed before she gave it all up, married a Norwegian, and eventually transitioned into being a “homeschool mom.” From 2008-09 she and her family lived...
This is a cool weather recipe, as the casserole bakes for an hour at 350 degrees F. Ingredients - Zucchini, 3 to 4 cups, peeled and cubed - Tomato, 1 medium, diced - Cheddar cheese, ¾ cup - Butter, ¾ cup - Onion, 1 medium, diced - Flour, ¼ cup - Milk, 1 and ¼ cups - Salt & pepper, to taste - Saltine Crackers, a handful, crushed Preparation Place zucchini in a butter baking dish. Season with salt. Tomato and cheese are added, spreading evenly. In a separate small pan,...
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In my 12th year as Mayor, I am very grateful for the community that we all share. I have always said that La Conner’s greatest resource is its people. It’s true, and La Conner has attracted an eclectic and vibrant group of individuals from a profusion of backgrounds and varying ages. The Town is also fortunate to have dedicated staff, organizations and hosts of volunteers that work intently to ensure and improve the high quality of life that we all enjoy. Further, La Conner’s elected Town Council is a serious group of individuals who don’t...
I’m excited to tell you, if you haven’t already heard, there’s a challenger to Republican Ron Wesen, the county commissioner currently representing our District (No. 1). I’m excited not only because Wesen is not unopposed (as was true the last time he ran), but also because the Democratic challenger, Mark Lundsten, is an excellent candidate. He is smart, articulate, hard-working and, importantly, in this day and age, collaborative. He knows how to listen and to take action. If you are as tired as I am with the court challenges filed and los...
Regarding the Bill Bruch ad: Dave Paul voted in favor of sex ed for kindergartners? Please. The only sex ed message a kindergartner would learn is that they should tell their parents if someone touches them inappropriately or makes them feel uncomfortable about their body. Bill Bruch has no children. I am a mother and a grandmother. I vote for Dave Paul for the sake of the children. Barbara Brunisholz La Conner...
