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O’rion Lee Fenstra, 2½ years old, died on Monday, April 6. He was born on November 20, 2012. He leaves behind his mother, Ariel Andersen, father, Robert Fenstra, and baby brother Ares Fenstra. O’rion, whose home was in Sultan, was filled with lots of love, joy and laughter. His bright eyes and stunning smile will be dearly missed. His celebration of life will be held at his great-grandma’s in Mount Vernon on Saturday, April 18. Rest in peace, our bright little star. Friends and famil...
Elisabeth Roald of LaConner died at her home on Wednesday, April 8, at age 86. She was a vibrant and amazing woman, who will be sorely missed. Betty, as she was known to all of her friends and family, was born on October 16, 1928. Her parents were James and Elisabeth Johnston. Betty was born and raised in Seattle, graduating from Roosevelt High School before attending the University of Washington. She graduated with a teaching degree and spent her career teaching in Seattle Public Schools. She w...
Paul Steven “Steve” Wells died on Tuesday, April 7 at age 81. Steve was born February 26, 1934 and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1952. In 1956, he graduated from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and has been a Husky fan ever since. Following college, he spent 2½ years in Germany serving in the Army Medical Service Corps. Upon his return, he came back to Mount Vernon, where he ran the family drug store, Wells Drug. In 1964, he married Darcy Gearhart, and in 197...
It’s their field contestants who are throwing La Conner Braves foes off track this spring. Both figuratively and literally. It happened again last week, at Northwest 1B/2B League Track and Field trials at Mount Vernon Christian. Michael Page, Zach Harris, and Brady Nelson swept a trio of field events to help lead the Braves to the meet title. La Conner edged host MVC 217.5 – 179 for top spot on the boys’ leaderboard. The La Conner High Lady Braves, led by Anna Cook’s four solo victo...
The La Conner Braves had proved gracious hosts to Orcas a couple weeks ago, letting a key NW2B baseball verdict go to the Vikings by a slim 2-1 margin. The second time around it was La Conner that presented its calling card. And the Braves did so with not a bit of hesitation. La Conner took advantage of island hospitality by posting a 10-5 victory on Wednesday that gave the Braves a season split with Orcas and left the two rivals tied for second in league standings behind undefeated Friday Harbor entering this week’s action. The Braves were s...
Monday April 6 12:18 p.m.: Fender bender – A non injury auto collision in the parking lot near La Conner Drug Store. 4:36 p.m.:Potty napper – Someone was reported to be sleeping in the public restroom onMorris Street in La Conner. But the snoozer was gone when deputies arrived. Tuesday April 7 7:28 a.m.: Broken windows – Two windows were found broken at La Conner Medical Center, but it not appear that anyone went inside. 12:43 p.m.: Mailed wallet – Someone found a wallet and put it in the mail collection box at the La...
Barbara Sanford and Marilyn Thostenson brightened up First street as part of the La Conner Civic Garden Club’s contribution to the Kiwanis tulip parade on Saturday. – Photo by Don Coyote...
They came to see the tulips, but they found something they liked better – glorious mud! Making the most of their visit are Quintin Law and Lane Bloom. - Photo by Mark Steven ShepardThey came to see the tulips, but they found something they liked better – glorious mud! Making the most of their visit are Quintin Law and Lane Bloom. - Photo by Mark Steven Shepard...
La Conner School District and town officials are scheduled to meet today with a representative from the office of U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, to lay the tax disparity caused by a 2013 federal court decision at the federal government’s feet. The offices of U.S. senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray have also been contacted, and their staff members have promised to schedule meetings with local officials soon. Mayor Ramon Hayes, with other partners including the school district, launched the lobbying campaign last month. This came a...
Kim Krull and her little bumble bee daughter Julianne, almost 2 years old, came up from Vancouver for the Kiwanis tulip parade. Julianne’s grandparents, Sharon and Bud Busony – aka Grammy and Poppy – who live in La Conner, were also in the parade. – Photo by Don Coyote...
