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You know all those flavored carbonated water drinks available in the market? Why don’t they make one for strawberry/rhubarb? It is, after all the best combination for early summer baking and cooking. For those watching their sugar intake, do not reduce the sugars in this recipe; simply cut a smaller slice for yourself or guests. Ingredients - Pie crust, 2, one for top and one for bottom - Rhubarb, 3 cups (1/2 inch pieces) - Strawberries, 2 and ½ cups chopped - Light Brown Sugar, 1/3 c...
We are excited to start our curbside service! Curbside service hours are an important step toward reopening the La Conner Library. Patrons are not yet permitted inside the library but can schedule times for pick up and drop off of library materials. Phase 2 is challenging due to the need to be staffed in a way to accommodate scheduled pickups, high call volume and a minimum 24-hour quarantine period for all returned items. The La Conner Library will begin providing curbside service June 16. The curbside hours are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday,...
In March La Conner schools were told to close their doors by the state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction due to the coronavirus. A great challenge was placed in front of all to teach and establish logistics through Zoom meetings and Google Classroom while maintaining a fluid stream of communication with the entire school district community. Not easy. But through the positive efforts of students, teachers, staff, administration, and families the 2019/2020 school year was successfully completed. The State Superintendent, Chris R...
Skagit County is on its way to week three of being in Phase 2 of the state’s four phase Safe Start plan for reopening our economy while keeping new cases of the coronavirus at bay. Our beginning-to-open tourist town – and every community and county in Phase 2 – is taking baby steps along a carefully prescribed route. Businesses and cultural institutions: schools, churches libraries and art centers, must follow guidances issued by the state’s Departments of Health and Labor and Industry. Residents – whether as customers, visito...
The Soroptimist members of La Conner started sharing remembrances of Marianna Metke among themselves upon hearing word of her death May 24. The following messages provide a glimpse into her life and her commitment to the Soroptimist International La Conner Chapter (SILC). Metke grew up a Sisson, a Skagit Valley pioneer family. She loved La Conner, plants, the arts and her Soroptimist sisters. Marianna touched me deeply by caring and sharing when my husband got ill. I will remember her always...
A new grant from the US Department of Agriculture will equip the Puget Sound Food Hub on Best Road to increase food security for families in northwest Washington. The Food Hub’s 80 member-producers will also benefit. Using funds from the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, they will supply 3,000 boxes of fresh food a week for the Bellingham Food Bank and other organizations in the northwest Washington food relief system. For 90 days, Viva Farms and Ralph’s Greenhouse will supply 2,000 boxes of their produce, and the Food Hub will prepare...
The La Conner Chamber of Commerce is back in business. It’s just not business as usual. The Chamber office has moved from its Morris Street office venue to the Fireside Room at Maple Hall. Director Heather Carter dons a face mask while tending to much of her work on-line. And the local business network must make do without its loyal corps of volunteers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, Carter is thankful. With La Conner and Skagit County now in Phase II of the state’s Safe Start Plan, offices...
Arjuna Adams - Rupert Anderson Memorial STEM scholarship, Swinomish Tribal Scholarship, La Conner Community Scholarship Foundation Award. Riley Banaszak - La Conner Soroptimists Violet Richardson Community Service Award, Vince Sellen Community Service Recognition, George and Lillian McMillan Scholarship: 4-year scholarship for tuition, room and board and books Joanie Benson - Kenyon and Sissy Knopf Memorial Scholarship, a four year continuing award, Foundation Award, WWU Merit Scholarship....
When school reopens here in the fall it promises to be a learning experience for all involved. Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced last Thursday that he anticipates school districts reopening buildings and providing in-person instruction in the fall, should public health standards permit. Reykdal outlined goals for the upcoming school year while releasing a detailed report compiled by teachers, parents, students, and civic leaders that outlines what school could look like come September. Little, however...
La Conner Schools officials said a week ago Monday they are preparing for possible major funding shortfalls due to projected decreased revenue from district funding sources adversely impacted by the statewide coronavirus shutdown this spring. The excitement over La Conner entering Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 Safe Start plan was quelled by grim forecasts of what the next phase of local school funding might look like. The district is bracing for potential moderate to significant budget hits, Superintendent Dr. Whitney Meissner and school b...
Now that Skagit County is near the end of its second week in Phase 2 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s Safe Start Plan for reopening Washington’s counties and economies during the COVID-19 pandemic, what is the path to advance to Phase 3? Most of the county’s retail, service and manufacturing sectors are open at limited capacity under state guidances. The Skagit County commissioners can apply to the secretary of Health to move to Phase 3 on June 24. The three week period allows a complete disease incubation period and an additional week to compile compl...
The 126th annual La Conner High graduation ceremonies were truly the first of their kind. With the COVID-19 pandemic having nixed traditional indoor commencement exercises marked by large crowds, celebratory music, tossed mortar boards and release of balloons and confetti, the school’s Class of 2020 still wasn’t denied fanfare. La Conner High seniors were honored Thursday evening with a drive-thru graduation event outside Landy James Gym followed by a car parade through town led by fir...
Monday June 15 12:53 p.m.: Made nice – Report of a fight. Deputies arrived and did not locate any problems. S. 4th St., La Conner.Monday June 15 12:53 p.m.: Made nice – Report of a fight. Deputies arrived and did not locate any problems. S. 4th St., La Conner....
Monday June 15 9:11 p.m.: Was sound made? – Tree in the roadway. Homeowners removed it. McLean and Avon Allen Rds., Greater La Conner.Monday June 15 9:11 p.m.: Was sound made? – Tree in the roadway. Homeowners removed it. McLean and Avon Allen Rds., Greater La Conner....
Tuesday, June 16 8:57 a.m.: Alarms happen – False alarm, employee error. A museum, S. 1st St., La Conner.Tuesday, June 16 8:57 a.m.: Alarms happen – False alarm, employee error. A museum, S. 1st St., La Conner....
Tuesday, June 16 1:57 p.m.: Barks and bites – Caller reported a dog fight that happened while camping at the state park. Referred to the park rangers. Bay View Edison Rd., Bay View....
Tuesday, June 16 9:56 p.m.: Car got away – Caller reported they were almost hit by a tan 4-door vehicle 20 minutes earlier. No other description of the vehicle. Morris and 6th Sts. La Conner.Tuesday, June 16 9:56 p.m.: Car got away – Caller reported they were almost hit by a tan 4-door vehicle 20 minutes earlier. No other description of the vehicle. Morris and 6th Sts. La Conner....
Wednesday, June 17 5:51 p.m.: Cans in hands – Deputies investigated a report of possible graffiti. The caller observed two males leaving the area with paint cans in their hands. Deputies later contacted one of the juveniles who said it was other people who did the graffiti and he and his friend were just throwing the cans away. N. 2nd St., La Conner....
Wednesday, June 17 6:55 p.m.: Farmers argue – Civil matter over the use of hay bales and horse pasture. Bradshaw Rd., Greater La Conner....
