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The Dandy Daffodil Tweed Ride will roll out of La Conner on Saturday as people in their dapper best take a leisurely pedal through the petals. With the daffodils still bright and the tulips bursting out early, people sporting 1800s fashions will give as well as get an eyeful. Of course, weather is always a little unpredictable this time of year, with sprinkles and such, so sturdy tweed clothing is recommended. For the inaugural year of the Dandy Daffodil Tweed Ride, Sarah and Gabriel Chrisman of...
La Conner High School student McKeighla Holt demonstrated her talent, producing a painting of Elvis during the Kiwaffodil celebration on Saturday. – Photo by Don CoyoteLa Conner High School student McKeighla Holt demonstrated her talent, producing a painting of Elvis during the Kiwaffodil celebration on Saturday. – Photo by Don Coyote...
This is what it looks like right now from inside the old milk house next to the barn at a Washington Bulb Company field. – Photo by Don CoyoteThis is what it looks like right now from inside the old milk house next to the barn at a Washington Bulb Company field. – Photo by Don Coyote...
Former Swinomish Police Chief Thomas Schlicker entered “not guilty” pleas in federal court on Monday to six counts of wire fraud and four counts of theft. Schlicker, 57, was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 19 and stands accused of defrauding the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community of more than $30,000 by depositing money intended for the police department into a secret bank account and claiming reimbursement from the tribe for personal expenses, claiming they were job related. According to the court documents, Schlicker was arrested on...
Gerald “Jerry” Blades died on Saturday, February 14, at his home in Mount Vernon. He was born May 22, 1928 in Harrison, Idaho. Jerry will be remember from his career as a lineman for the Snohomish County Public Utilities District, and his investment in La Conner, including the Pier 7 building. Many will remember him for his commitment to volunteerism in scouting, the Island County Volunteer Fire District on Camano Island and the La Conner Fire Department. Jerry met his wife Donna in Yakima at...
