School board member appointed

The La Conner School Board selected Lynette Cram as its new member, after she applied for the open position and completed a public interview on Monday.

She fills the remainder of the term of Rick Thompson, who retired after serving on the board for 22 years. The search to fill his vacant seat finished with only a single applicant, but the remaining board members were visibly pleased with Cram, as they voted to approve her. She will be officially sworn in on Sept. 19 at the regular meeting.

In the interview, she described herself and answered questions from the board and audience about her goal...