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George Dill’s most valuable polo horse was killed Friday night, Oct. 20. Speaking from Australia, Dill said the horse’s neck was chewed off, that neighbors saw a cougar and his wife, Rhoda, saw cougar paw prints in the mud. Dill, owner of the La Conner Polo Club, said his horse was “worth thirty grand.” It was attacked and killed on his farm on La Conner Whitney Road about 1.3 miles north of town. Department of Fish and Wildlife staff from La Conner investigated the next morning. Sargent Shawnn Vincent said the evidence was inconcl...
If you want to volunteer with the Art’s Alive! show, it is getting installed in Maple Hall Thursday, Nov. 2. The 33rd annual Art’s Alive! opens Friday with the artists reception, 5-9 p.m. in Maple Hall. Wander through the invitational show, open show and merchant exhibits. Saturday and Sunday. Artists demonstrations and live music will continue at Maple Hall. The Skagit artists juried art show is at the La Conner Civic Garden Club. Northwest artists are featured at 21 La Conner merchants and galleries, including photographer Nancy Crowell at...
Chowder will be served at the 17th Annual Kiwanis Chowder by the Channel this Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at the La Conner Middle School. Over 10 local restaurants will present their signature chowders for sampling. The best chowder of Skagit Valley will be chosen by voting by diners. Tickets are $8. Proceeds will support the Braves Club, the new after school program, started this year for all students. A ticket allows sampling from all restaurants and includes crackers, dessert, and a drink. Vote for your favorite by dropping the ticket into the...
Support the La Conner United Methodist Church’s campaign to install an elevator-lift by attending their benefit concert and silent auction this Saturday, Nov. 4. Susan Pierson, the concert’s director and member of the Shelter Bay Chorus, emphasizes “the sixteen members of the Chorus are representing the full Chorus, and have volunteered their support to fund the elevator-lift in the church where the Shelter Bay Chorus often holds their practices. The same community spirit and generosity, as well as musical excellence, has been offered by the U...
What a wondrous gift – certainly in Ohio, but even more so in a late October western Washington sky – to see a spangling of stars. And whatever their cause, meteorologically and scientifically speaking, what a blessing to see their patterns and these multitudes. The night sky makes my head swim. So much to consider: Odd words like spangle: It is good to use spangle in more contexts. And while multitudes bring to mind the Birth story and Jesus in the manager, my mind first traces the dots outlining Greek gods and warriors and the...
The paper in your hands is new, literally. Skagit Publishing in Mount Vernon is now printing the Weekly News. A local newspaper, we are now printing in Skagit County. The new printer brings improvements: the page is slightly narrower and easier to handle, and whiter newsprint makes photos and graphics more appealing. The paper is now the same size as The New York Times. The bridge in our flag, symbol that it is of this community, stands out in its brighter orange. Front and center is the tagline “Your independent hometown award winning n...
RULING OVER ALL – Winners on and off the field Friday night are the La Conner High School homecoming court. They are, left to right, Addie Reinstra, Soph; Tiffany Sampson, Senior; Sage Burgmeier, Queen; Mary Cisneros, Junior; Ketelina O’Brien, Fresh. Standing, left to right, are Mason Miles, Soph; Jeffrey Johnson, Senior; Kaden Murdock, King; Jonis Clark, Junior; Daniel Rapada, Fresh. – Photo courtesy of Sarah Shipley...
The home team kept the game close for a half. But, on a damp homecoming evening, steam rolled off the players and the Friday Harbor Wolverines rolled over the home team. – Photo by Don CoyoteThe home team kept the game close for a half. But, on a damp homecoming evening, steam rolled off the players and the Friday Harbor Wolverines rolled over the home team. – Photo by Don Coyote...
