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Is nothing sacred? That is a moot question for this president, who has proven he doesn’t know the meaning of the concept. The only thing he has respected in his entire career is his crooked ways of winning. Crooked Hillary. The pot is blacker than the kettle. Not only is his heart three sizes too small, there is not an ethical bone in his body. When Malcolm X said “by any means necessary” he was seeking freedom, justice and equality for Blacks in a segregated society. President Trump’s modus operandi is any means necessary in service to hims...
I am sorry, but I made a mistake in my letter to the editor last week. Anacortes should award us a refund of $4,448.91 for the 2019 water bill. I am sorry, but I made a mistake in my letter to the editor last week. Anacortes should award us a refund of $4,448.91 for the 2019 water bill. Dan O’Donnell...
The La Conner Chamber invites the community to be part of our “New Normal” We recognize and understand the challenges facing our small businesses and community and we are working tirelessly on your behalf. Through these unprecedented times, it is more important now to work together as a team! The Chamber offers individual memberships; offering citizens the chance to be involved through chamber communications, events, committees and networking. Gift a membership! Current Chamber members can take advantage of the “Buy One-Gift One” program...
For those of you who are old enough, here is the rest of the story, as Paul Harvey would say. Last week King 5 News did a piece that aired at 5, 6 and 11 o’clock on their news broadcast about La Conner losing nine businesses due to COVID 19. Their motto “We stand for Truth” certainly did not reflect that in this piece. They stood in front of Bears and Things as one of the businesses that went out because of COVID 19. That business has been “going out of business” for 10 years and after the owner passed last year, the building was sold. By...
To the Editor: There are institutions that, while I don’t think about them much, I rely on them and I expect them to be there. The United States Postal Service is one of these institutions. Maybe I take them for granted. Not any longer. The current changes being made at the USPS have woken me up. Maybe I can wake up others. I live in “greater La Conner” and the La Conner Weekly News doesn’t get here until Thursday. When Monday came and still no paper, I called. I was told others had called about late papers. The paper finally did arrive...
A bump in the road is usually seen as a setback or annoying obstacle. In La Conner, on heavily traveled North Third Street, a bump in the road could be a welcome addition for residents concerned about traffic safety in their neighborhood. Installing an elongated speed bump, similar to those used at the Peace Arch U.S.-Canada border crossing in Blaine, is just one option to slow down traffic on the main arterial to the Port of Skagit’s La Conner Marina. Traffic safety on North Third, which has be...
With Congress on summer recess, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) took a field trip to the La Conner area last Tuesday. Make that field trips. Larsen made stops at the Hedlin’s Family Farm stand near the roundabout and at Tulip Town on Bradshaw Road northeast of La Conner as part of a Second Congressional District tour to learn how Paycheck Protection Program loans issued earlier this year have helped save jobs in the area. The responses? The funding packages proved vital as local farms dealt w...
Blistering heat has been the story in La Conner this month. But the cause of some very visible blistering here can be traced to winter weather conditions. The surface materials of the landmark 13-foot salmon slide that highlights Conner Waterfront Park has experienced moisture blistering for a third straight year. Retired Town Administrator John Doyle, as previously, returned to the slide last week to make repairs. “The materials,” Doyle said during a brief Thursday morning break, “have blist...
Learn the nutritional benefits that make local produce worth seeking out and adding to your diet at a free class with Island Hospital registered dietitians. Participants will be required to wear a mask and participate in standard Island Hospital COVID-19 screening requirements prior to the class. Class will be held outside on Sept. 1, 10:30–11 a.m. in the Island Hospital Outdoor Courtyard. Registration required. Information: www.islandhospital.org/classes, 360-299-4204....
Two businesses with deep roots on First Street are selling their buildings and all or part of their businesses. The multi-building Nasty Jack’s complex at First and Morris is listed for $1 million. The antique store is available separately for $200,000. The Hotel Planter’s storefronts at 713-719 First Street are on the market for $1.75 million. Earthenworks Gallery and other retail businesses are not included. Nasty Jack’s was founded in 1972 by the late “Nasty” Jack Wilkins with his partner “Diamond” Jim Reynolds. When Nasty Jack died in...
Last week 75 businesses, including five in La Conner, were granted $809,000 from the Skagit County Small Business Grant Program, supporting local businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19, by the county commissioners. The La Conner businesses received $36,000, 4.4% of the funding: La Conner Ice Cream Tower $5,000; Seaport Books, $5,000; That’s Knot All Artists Cooperative, $5,000; Balance Point Physical Therapy LTD, $9,000; and La Conner Brewing Company, $12,000. Area businesses, all in the local food economy, granted $ 53,000, 6.5%, a...
The Snow Goose Produce Stand has been named “Best Roadside Stands” by lifestyle guru Martha Stewart’s magazine. “It’s a nice honor for us and the valley,” said Snow Goose founder Mike Rust, “but it came completely out of the blue. We don’t know who inspected us, or when.” The owners heard the news from the grandmother of Jacqueline ‘Jacq’ Perry, who manages the stand’s Fir Island Road gardens. After seeing the July-August 2020 issue of Martha Stewart magazine, she called to ask Jacq, “isn’t this the outfit you work for?” “We were skeptical at...
Coronavirus cases rose above 900 in Skagit County last Wednesday, a doubling since the county reached Phase 2 status in June for the state’s Safe Start economic reopening. After Monday there were 934 confirmed cases in the country, a rise of 98 cases in two weeks. Two deaths were reported in the period, both this past week. Monday 86 people were hospitalized and 629 had recovered. The County is “nowhere close to meeting the metric of 25 cases per 100,000 population,” Jennifer Johnson, director of Skagit Public Health, told the County’s Board o...
The Rotary Club was originally founded in Chicago in 1905 by Paul Harris “so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.” The club grew quickly, spread over six continents in the first 16 years, and later adopted humanitarian service as part of its mission. The motto of Rotary International is “Service Above Self,” a spirit that guides Rotarians in facing down hard challenges such as the eradication of polio and alleviation of poverty...
Squeakers and surprises. Some incumbents placed second and several winners of county and state legislative districts’ Aug. 4 primary elections had razor-thin margins. Five-term Second District County Commissioner Ken Dahlstedt has been retired, placing third in his bid for re-election. Newcomer Mark Lundsten bested District 1 County Commissioner Ron Wesen (R-Bow) by 442 votes of over 19,000 cast. Johnny Archibald, former Anacortes city councilmember is out of the race. The two Anacortes Democrats won 54% of District 1 votes. Citizens c...
Lou D’Amelio is considered a rock star in law enforcement circles given his long career in police work and as a college-level criminal justice instructor. Now D’Amelio is ready to exit the stage, after nearly four years serving as police chief of the Swinomish Tribal Community. D’Amelio stepped down last week as the tribe’s top cop to pursue other career options, perhaps outside of law enforcement. D’Amelio hired on at Swinomish in November 2016, arriving during a particularly tense period within the tribal police force, after having served 25...
Raise your paddles, figuratively while clicking your mouse physically Thursday at the Rotary Club of La Conner’s annual auction. Go online now to view and bid. The live auction is 6-7 p.m. Aug. 20. Your winning bids make possible the Rotary’s funding educational projects, including La Conner High School scholarships, monthly books to La Conner children until they are five years old, the La Conner Library and much more. The theme is “Through the Looking Glass: 2020 Vision.” Start by signing up and registering. It is free, at: bidding: rclcf20...
Monday, August 10 7:33 p.m.: Not here or there – Caller reported her mother as a possible missing person and another person that looked like her mother was living in the house and driving her car. Deputies contacted the mother who was fine and said this may be related to a substance abuse issue. Whatcom St., La Conner. Tuesday, August 11 6:55 a.m.: Dawn weaver – Caller reported a vehicle that was crossing the center line and driving in an unsafe manner. The vehicle was last seen on SR 20, Washington State Patrol advised. Best /...
With very little effort and a measure of patience, you can have a very tasty condiment for your home cooked hamburgers. Ingredients: Jalapeños, 3 Red onion, one medium Garlic cloves, 6 to 8 Kosher salt, 3 tablespoons Filtered water, 4 cups Preparation Slice the jalapeños, wearing protection on your hands. Peel and slice the red onion. Peel and leave whole the garlic. Mix the salt with the water, stirring until dissolved. Begin layering the jalapeño slices, the red onion...
It is with heavy hearts that we must announce that long-time Harris Harvey Gallery artist Ed Kamuda passed away from natural causes on July 31. We will miss Ed’s quick smile, unassuming nature and dedication to his consummate work. Kamuda’s final solo exhibition at Harris Harvey Gallery, “Above and Below,” was held last October. The artist’s oil paintings, layered with a palette knife and finished with wax, employ simplified shapes and calligraphic marks to convey the essence of the landscape...
