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After 12 years working alongside teachers who educate La Conner’s youngest students, it’s time for dedicated school volunteer Don Monroe to hang up his hat and “retire” as he moves onto the next stage of his life. Four days a week, four or more hours each day, “Mr. Monroe” has been a dependable presence at La Conner Elementary school. Students know they can count on Monroe to calmly and gently guide them through any academic troubles they’re struggling with as he works with them one-on-one in th...
Clayton James, he was an enigma, an artist extraordinaire. He blurred the lines. Paintings were there, but he was mostly known for his outstanding sculptures. Smooth curves with sharp contrasts. His work was an offshoot byproduct of his contrarian nature. From a conscientious objector camp, he bounced into this bucolic bastion of boats and beatniks, and found his family. He’d been sent by Uncle Sam to the coast of Oregon, where he was inspired by the shuddering storms and sandy seashore… …La Conner has good reason to honor this ma...
Monday May 29 5:05 p.m.: Fender bender – Vehicles hooked it up in front of Pioneer Market in La Conner. No injuries. 6:59 p.m.: Checkout time – A homeowner on S. 4th Street, La Conner asked for help removing overnight guests who had overstayed their welcome. 10:08 p.m.: Spooked kitty – A white tailless tabby cat took off from a house on N. 3rd Street in La Conner after being frightened by loud noises. Wednesday May 31 4:01 p.m.: Bridge cracks – There was a report of suppo...
The La Conner School Garden now provides more than 30 elementary age kids with an after school Gardening and Cooking Enrichment Class. They spend one afternoon a week of planting, pulling weeds, harvesting and then prepare wholesome food for themselves. Left unattended eight years ago, the overgrown school garden was resurrected by a group of motivated volunteers supported by the La Conner Elementary School PTSA, the La Conner School District, Insight Tree Care, Ace Hardware Anacortes,...
