October 10, 2012

Reflecting the voices of our community

LA CONNER WEEKLY NEWS VOL. 5 • NO. 25

LA CONNER, WASHINGTON

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Produce Market back on the auction block

HOMECOMING COURT – La Conner High School’s royalty reigned over the Braves win at the Homecoming game against the Seattle Lutheran Saints on Friday, and the Homecoming dance was held on Saturday. The local royalty from left, Freshman Princess Hannah Kroon and Escort Nolan Duckworth; Junior Princess Kelley McClung and Escort Wylie Thulen; Homecoming Queen Taysha James and Homecoming King Jake Silva; Senior Princess Kelsie Crawford and Escort Spencer Finley; and Sophomore Princess Haley McKeehan and Escort Taylor Swanson.

– Photo by Karla Reynolds

Bed and Breakfast stirring again

By Sandy Stokes La Conner residents could see the house next door turn into a nightly rental business with an absentee owner under a proposed law change being moved along by the Town Council.

Two weeks ago, the council ordered a proposal to allow bed and breakfast businesses to be occupied by a manager, as opposed to the homeowner, back to the Planning Commission for

reconsideration.

The commission voted in August to leave the town code governing bed and breakfast businesses as it is — they are allowed under a conditional use permit in the residential zone in homes occupied by their owners as a sort of cottage industry.

The proposal to change the law has been rumbling around since April, several months after the owners moved out of Katy’s Inn,

This is the third story in a series on education in the Swinomish and La Conner communities.

Today’s story is about a new “sovereignty” curriculum that takes into account historic issues that have impacted tribes in Washington state.

By Anna Ferdinand For the state of Washington, the high school dropout rate for Native American students in the school year that ended in June was 28.4 percent. That’s the highest percentage of dropouts of any group in the state.

In order to understand that number, it’s important to revisit some Washington state history — And this is what La Conner High School has done in an attempt to boost the graduation rate of its Native American students.

“I think we have a history across the United States where the story of Native Americans was fractured,” said La Conner School District Superintendent Tim Bruce, speaking about the grant he helped write to teach the sovereignty curriculum developed by the state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

The state Legislature in 2005 passed a law that encourages schools to teach from a native perspective, working with tribes to help develop and implement curriculum.

“The history was told from perhaps the person who wrote it, it wasn’t necessarily the facts,” Bruce said. “These are curriculum materials and resources that have been put together with the assistance of Native American tribes throughout our state and basically have their stamp of approval that we can all agree is truthful and represents what people went through and the historical context.”

Treaties signed between tribes and the U.S. Government had been given short shrift in most Washington state history classes, given the vast amount of material to be covered in a semester. But for tribes around the state, the treaties are the documents upon

which much of today’s current issues are based. The sovereignty curriculum takes students deeper into topics central to tribal governance today.

La Conner High School social studies teacher Peter Voorhees is in his second year teaching state history using the curriculum developed in cooperation with tribes indigenous to Washington State.

“We looked at the Point No Point Treaty and the Point Elliot treaty,” Voorhees said. “We looked at the tribes that signed on to them and what were the promises. It’s always nice to have a list of resources. It makes a topic that is unwieldy, like

A curriculum that connects with native students

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thereby putting their business out of compliance with the town code.

In response to the Town Council’s directive, the town has filed a Determination of NonSignificance as a first step at changing the bed and breakfast law. According to Town Administrator John Doyle, the filing is required by state law and essentially means that changing the town’s code is not expected to harm the environment.

Katy’s Inn is the only bed and breakfast in town, and its owner, Cindy Tracey, is a member of the Town Council.

Cindy Tracey has promised not to vote on the issue. Her husband, Dave Tracey, has appeared before both the Planning Commission and the Town Council advocating for the change in the law.

In August a three-member majority on the Planning Commission concluded that changing the code would not be compatible with the town’s comprehensive plan, which specifically protects the residential zone from encroachment by commercial interests.

A nightly rental business run by a manager in a home that is not owner-occupied would be a strictly commercial use of property in the residential zone.

Should the code be changed,

a “bed and breakfast” business owner could theoretically establish more than one such enterprise in town.

The Traceys presently live in a home on Second Street, but they do not own that house.

They own Katy’s Inn on Third Street and, according to county records, they own another house on Rainier Street in La Conner.

County records also show a recently recorded deed giving the present manager of Katy’s Inn a 1 percent ownership in the property.

The deed, filed Sept. 27 with the Skagit County Auditor’s Office, also stipulates that the Traceys can purchase the 1 percent back at any time for $1.

Even though it appears that a part owner is now officially in residence at Katy’s Inn, the bed and breakfast code change proposal is scheduled to go before the Planning Commission for a public hearing on Nov. 6.

The Town Council is scheduled to hold a second public hearing on Nov. 13, at which time it can vote to change the law whether or not the Planning Commission recommends a change.

Besides attending the public hearings, residents can also express their views on the proposed law change via letters to the Town Hall, P.O. Box 400, La Conner, WA 98257.

By Sandy Stokes The La Conner Fruit & Produce Market is for sale again after Wells Fargo Bank rejected the highest bid offered at an auction held last month.

Listing agent Jim Scott of Windermere Realty said the property will continue to be available until Oct. 21 at the auction terms — all cash, no contingencies and closing in 30 days.

Don Olson, who owns several commercial properties in town, was the highest bidder at the Sept. 19 bank auction. He bid $480,000 for the property.

“Mr. Olson and the bank have not come to terms,” Scott said.

Still, Scott said he is fairly confident that the Fruit & Produce Market will have a new owner soon, as there has been lots of interest in the property.

At last month’s auction, there were 16 qualified bidders. In order to bid on the property, the potential buyers had to prove they had cash on hand.

The auction took 7 minutes from the time auction caller Bret Richards of Texas-based Hudson & Marshall introduced himself until the bidding stopped with Olson.

Richards had tried to start the bidding at $500,000, but had to drop the opening to $250,000 before anyone would jump in.

Scott, the real estate agent, said that with tightened government scrutiny following the federal bank bailouts, the lenders don’t have the freedom they once did; auditors would crawl all over them if they sell distressed property too far below the appraised value.

Even so, the auction experience could be “giving the bank a pretty clear idea there’s another perception of value,” Scott said. The bank might decide to reassess whatever it has decided is the lowest price it’s willing to take.

Olson said that even with the 5 percent buyer’s premium added to his bid, which brought the price he would have paid to

New local tax on ballot Ballots for the November general election are scheduled to be mailed to registered voters in Skagit County next Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Besides choosing a president, governor, and various state and county legislators, voters in La Conner will decide whether to raise the sales tax rate to help fund the fire department.

The La Conner Town Council voted in July to place a measure on the November ballot asking voters to approve a sales tax increase of one-tenth of 1 percent.

If a majority of voters approve, the town’s sales tax rate will go to 8.3 percent from the present 8.2 percent and add another penny in tax to a $10 purchase.

The money raised would go toward a much-needed new fire truck. Fire Chief Dan Taylor estimates that a new fire truck will cost around $400,000, and the town needs a dedicated funding source to finance one.

If approved, the sales tax increase is projected to raise an estimated $33,575 yearly.

Other ballot decisions of interest to La Conner area residents include:

U.S. House of Representatives 2nd Congressional District: Democratic Rep. Rick Larsen, who has served the region that includes the La Conner area since 2001, is being challenged

by Republican Dan Matthews, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col and airline pilot, who presently works FARM FEAST – Betsy Ploudre of Mount Vernon plows into some produce at Hedlin Family Farm in as a contract instructor pilot with La Conner, which was serving up corn on the cob and other treats during the Skagit Valley Festival Boeing. of Family Farms over the weekend. Story is on the back page.

– Photo by Don Coyote

$504,000, “the bank wanted a lot more money.”

Wells Fargo Bank foreclosed on the 3,807-square-foot Fruit & Produce Market in April 2011.

The previous owners, Bob and Linda Alfano, had purchased the building in 2005 for $575,000. At that time, the structure, originally built in 1900, was a vacant, dilapidated eyesore that looked like wrecking ball bait.

The Alfanos invested heavily in the building, turning it into one of the prettiest properties in town. It became a gathering spot for locals and a destination eatery with tourists. The family operated it until the bank forced them to close in October 2011.

To the south of the Fruit & Produce Market, the old Palmer’s Lighthouse restaurant building is another big vacancy on First Street. Scott recently became the listing agent on that bank-owned property, which is a 7,325-square-foot building being offered at $595,000.

Palmer’s Lighthouse, originally built in 1916, fell victim to the difficult economy in 2010, when its owners, Thomas and Danielle Palmer, signed over a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure to Summit State Bank.

In May 2011, Summit Bank failed and was purchased by Columbia Bank, which is the present owner of the property.

And across the street from the lighthouse building, Bank of America is closing its branch on First Street on Friday. That 1,922square-foot pink brick structure was built in 1962. According to Roberta Nelson, who has lived here for more than 80 years, it has always housed a bank.

Since Bank of America announced its plan to close the branch several months ago, the mayor and other town officials have been trying to work with various financial institutions in an effort to keep a bank operating at that location. So far, they’ve had no success.

Key Bank and Washington Federal both have branches on Morris Street.

Washington State 10th Legislative District: State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, a Democrat from Camano Island, is being challenged by State Rep. Barbara Bailey, a Republican from Oak Harbor. Haugen has served in the state Senate for 20 years.

Bailey has served in the House of Representatives for 10.

A Republican and a Democrat are competing for the House seat Bailey is leaving. Republican Dave Hayes is a Snohomish County Sheriff’s Sergeant and Camano Island resident.

Democrat Tom Riggs is Washington State Park Ranger, who presently manages Camano Island State Park.

Also in the state’s 10th District, Republican Rep. Norma Smith of Coupeville is seeking re-election to her third term. Challenging Smith is Democrat Aaron Simpson, who is a manager with a coffee company and assistant director of a youth orchestra.

Skagit County Commissioner: In Skagit County District 1, Commissioner Ron Wesen, a Republican and dairy farmer, is seeking re-election for a second term. His challenger is Democrat Nick Petrish, a former business owner and commercial fisher.

Skagit County District 2 Commissioner, Democrat Ken Dahlstedt, a local farmer, is seeking re-election for a third term. He is challenged by Republican April Axthelm, a construction company vice president.

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A Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar by Suzanne Joinson: In present day London, a young woman, Frieda, returns from a your generosity.

But before long trip abroad to find man your sensitivity toward aothsleeping outside her frontgood door. ers overwhelms your She gives himhis a or blanket and a sense, check her story pillow, and in the morning finds out carefully. the bedding neatly folded and an SCORPIO (October 23 to exquisite drawing of a bird with a November 21) Your strong long feathery tail, some delicate Scorpian sense fairness Arabic writing, andofa boat made lets you see all sides a out of a flock of seagulls of on her dispute.

Continue to remain wall. Tayeb, in flight from his impartial as you helpbefriends each Yemeni homeland, person work through his or Frieda, and when she learns she her grievance. has particular inherited the contents of an SAGITTARIUS apartment belonging(Novemto a dead woman has never21) heard ber 22 toshe December Trustof, they keen embark on an unexpected your Sagittarian insight journey to help together. you see through an

offer that might not be all it claims. A closer look could reveal disturbing elements.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With the Goat exhibiting a more dominant aspect these days, you could find it easier to make your case in front of even the most skeptical audience.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Take things nice and easy as you continue to build up your energy reserves for a big change that’s coming with the full Hunter’s Moon on Oct. 29.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Recent news from someone you trust could help you make an important decision.

Also, be prepared to AMANDA WASHINGTON confront an upcoming change in Soroptimist a personal situation.

International of LaBORN ConnerTHIS honorsWEEK: Amanda Washington, senior at La You can be afirm in your Conner High School, for her own views, but also flexvaried community service activiible enough to welcome the ties. of others. views

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By Samantha Weaver • It was inventor Thomas Edison who made the following sage observation: “We don’t know a millionth of 1 percent about anything.”

• Those who study such things say that chewing gum will reduce your recall ability by 10 percent.

• As ostrich can run just as fast as a racehorse.

• In 1972, an extraordinary birth occurred. On July 22 of that year, a woman in Rome gave birth a whopping 15 babies — five boys and 10 girls. The siblings were quindecaplets, though, obviously, that term doesn’t see much use.

• You probably know that J. Edgar Hoover was the first director of the FBI, helping to found the bureau in 1935 and serving until his death in 1972. You might not realize, though, that in his career he never made an arrest or even personally conducted an investigation.

• It’s been reported that the last words of famed composer Ludwig van Beethoven were “Friends, applaud; the comedy is over.”

• The Rubik’s Cube, that ubiquitous 1980s toy, was invented by a mathematician in Hungary to help teach math to his students.

The device was first marketed as a toy in Hungary — where one in five citizens owned one — then was brought to the U.S., from whence it became an international sensation. The success of his cube made Erno Rubik the first selfmade millionaire in a communist country.

• The next time you’re visiting Washington, D.C., keep in mind that in our nation’s capital, it is illegal to throw a bull in any way.

• A queen honeybee can live for up to seven years.

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She recently participated in —3— the Native American Day assembly, is the 2012-13 Swinomish Princess, is part of the Swinomish Canoe Family, an active member of the Swinomish singers and dancers and also teaches the little ones on the reservation how to dance.

Amanda wants to be a nurse and after college plans to work at the clinic on the Swinomish Reservation.

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Lady Brave soccer team takes first round league lead

By Bill Reynolds bodied roster.”

“We also did well on offense,” Things keep looking up for Despite a slew of injuries, noted Freeto. “We scored off the La Conner High girls’ soccer Freeto has been able during the another corner kick, which for team — even as it peers down first half of the season to cobble years had been a weakness of from atop league standings. together a strong lineup. ours, although not due to a lack The Lady Braves completed That was again the case when of practice or effort.” the first round of league play the Lady Braves hosted MVC A change in strategy, though, last week with an unblemished and its All-Area leading scorer has been beneficial. The Lady mark after posting a convincing Natalie Sakuma.

Braves have moved versatile 4-1 triumph over Mount Vernon “We did very well both in Ashlyn Reinstra out to take kicks Christian. terms of good team defense from the corner, and her service Kirstyn Bell scored two and in individual defense by has been flawless. goals, while Kelsey Crawford Crawford, who was assigned to “This game,” Freeto stressed, and Ashlyn Reinstra each found Sakuma,” an elated Freeto said “was yet another display of that the net once to pace the victors, afterward. as Crawford jumped above their who improved to 4-0 in league “There was also (goalkeep- defense to put in another picture play and 7-4 overall. er) Tessa Bruland’s brilliant perfect header.”

And the news keeps getting save,” Freeto added, “on a The Lady Braves’ bolstered better. penalty kick awarded to Sakuma roster coincides with a tough La Conner is looking forward for a foul in our box.” week on the schedule. La Conner to the return of two key With the Lady Braves was slated late Tuesday to face players sidelined by injuries. leading by a comfortable 4-0 defending State champion Bear Expected back, perhaps as soon margin, Freeto took Crawford Creek in an important road test.

LEAP OF FAITH – La Conner quarterback Sean Hulbert, above, had faith in the Braves’ offensive line as this week’s slate of matches, — the league’s second leading The Lady Braves then travel in the red zone against Seattle Lutheran Friday night at Whitaker Field. Hulbert was able to follow is All-State defender Sammie scorer — off Sakuma and let her tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 11, for blockers to score on a pair of short touchdown blasts as La Conner posted a convincing 45-0 Mesman and senior starter Lydia finish the match on the offensive a rematch with Mount Vernon Homecoming victory.

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“That,” says La Conner head It was during that period that “We’re definitely excited to coach Amy Freeto, “makes us the Lady Hurricane star broke play these teams,” said Freeto, two players stronger, and we loose on a run-out and scored her “and for the return of Sammie hope to keep adding to our able- only goal of the afternoon. and Lydia.”

By Bill Reynolds balanced and efficient attack.

Jimmy Brooks, who later found The Seattle Lutheran Saints

By Samantha Weaver Hulbert hooked up with four paydirt on a 10-yard scamper. came marching into town Friday different receivers and was one Hulbert finished with a fine night.

• It was inventor Thomas • The Rubik’s Cube, that of five La Conner ball carriers to eight-of-14 effort through ARIES (March 21 tothe air your generosity. But before But they left La Conner singing pick up positive yardage.

Edison who made the fol- ubiquitous 1980s toy, was for19) 148You’re yards andeager the TD strike April to your sensitivity toward oththe blues after stubbing their toes Dahlton Zavala led the Braves’ Brooks. into that new ers overwhelms your good lowing sage observation: invented by a mathematiRamtoheadfirst from the opening stanza on. ground assault, churning out project.

79 Max Miller came on sense, to “We don’t know a millionth cian in Hungary to help But before you do, check his or her story An upbeat La Conner High yards on a dozen attempts, one of complete both his passes for 16 of 1 percent about any- teach math to his students. out why some of your out carefully. football team blanked the Saints which was a 12-yard TD dash.find yards. thing.”

The device was first mar45-0 before a large and jazzed-up colleagues not appear A big plus for La Conner, “The might patience our offenseSCORPIO (October 23 to • Those who study such keted as a toy in Hungary Homecoming crowd gathered at Lee said, was the hosts’ ability to beshowed as gung-ho about asin the November 21) Your strong will only helpitus Whitaker Field. things say that chewing — where one in five citiyou are.

Scorpian sense of fairness to force Saint miscues and thus future,” Lee stressed. “We know La Conner quarterback Sean shorten the field. gum will reduce your recall zens owned one — then TAURUS (April to play lets you see all sides of a now we can’t rely on20 the big Hulbert helped orchestrate the ability by 10 percent. was brought to the U.S., “Offensively,” he explained, bailAll us out trouble.”

May to20) thatof dedicated dispute. Continue to remain shutout victory, accounting for “we were blessed with pretty • As ostrich can run just as from whence it became an But Friday’s game offered work you’ve been put- impartial as you help each over 200 all-purpose yards, as good field position all night. I hard felt little in the way of trouble for the fast as a racehorse. international sensation. The ting in pays off better than person work through his or the Braves improved to 5-1 on that they did a good job at taking Braves.

• In 1972, an extraordisuccess of his cube made you expected. So go ahead, her particular grievance. the campaign. away our big plays, so we really The La Conner defense, said nary birth occurred.

On July Erno Rubik the first selfreward yourself with someSAGITTARIUS (NovemWinning in shutout fashion had to put together our scoring Lee, made sure of that.

22 of that year, a woman in made millionaire in a commade it a sweet Homecoming drives and sustain our game plan thing befitting beauty-lovber 22 to December 21) Trust “We’ve a been challenging Rome gave birth a whopmunist country. triumph indeed for LCHS to score.” ing Bovine. your keen Sagittarian insight the kids to earn a shutout,” he head coach Johnny Lee and his ping 15 babies — five boys • The next time you’re GEMINI (May 21 delivered to June for to help you see through an La Conner’s biggest play from said, “and they charges. and 10 girls. The siblings visiting Washington, D.C., 20) It’s time to we takeplayed offer that might not be all it scrimmage was Matt Finley’s sureaongood Friday.

I felt “I couldn’t be more proud of 55-yard touchdown run in the extremely were quindecaplets, though, keep in mind that in our aggressive, on that new challenge.

And if fast, claims. A closer look could our defensive group,” an elated final period. obviously, that term doesn’t nation’s capital, it is illegal and really swarmedis to the ball your self-confidence sagreveal disturbing elements.

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Hulbert had earlier scored on looking for more of the same this J. Edgar Hoover was the live for upLady to seven years.

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LEOThe (JulyLady 23 toBraves Augusthad written 22) reserves for a big change “But again,” Marble said, “our With La Conner Resist that occasional lapse that’s coming with getting the fulloff to girls settled down and finished a similar story line in the such a fast start, Mount Vernon into Mount Leonine laziness thatmatch, Hunter’s Moon Oct.in29.

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By Bill Reynolds The La Conner High Lady Braves broke out their pink jerseys last week to raise money for breast cancer awareness.

League rival Darrington sported green, with a shade of envy.

This after La Conner overcame an early deficit to fashion a straight-sets defeat of the Lady Loggers and capture a key home match between two perennial league powers.

The hosts, who trailed 6-1 in the first set, came back to record a hard-fought 25-21, 25-23, 2515 triumph.

With the win, La Conner improved to 6-3 overall going into Tuesday’s late action at Cedar Park.

The Lady Braves entertain Shoreline Christian tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 11, with junior varsity play slated to begin at 5 p.m.

Despite a busy schedule, La Conner head coach Suzanne Marble allowed herself a couple moments to savor both the win over Darrington and an earlier romp past Mount Vernon Christian.

Edging Darrington was especially satisfying for the Lady Braves, said Marble.

“It was a great match,” she said afterward. “I’m super proud the way the girls represented La Conner.”

And not just in terms of the final outcome, but also with how well the Lady Braves dealt with adversity.

“Darrington jumped out to that early lead before we settled down and played our style of volleyball,” Marble explained. “We made way too many unforced errors to start the match.”

La Conner, however, finished strong.

“I was really pleased with how the girls were able to settle down and regain their composure to win that first set,” said Marble.

“Then they had to battle again in the second set.

“In the third set,” she noted,

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In related notes: *Marble said La Conner’s Dig Pink/Fan/Staff Appreciation Night event raised some $350 toward breast cancer awareness.

“We want to thank Hedlin Farms for their generous donation of dahlias,” said Marble, “and Salon Envy for our breast cancer awareness raffle. We also want to thank all those who were at the match for their support.”

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COMING UP

Wednesday Oct 10

9 to 11 a.m. – Computer Classes: Learn computer basics exploring the very basic use of the mouse, navigating files, and how to copy and paste. Class continues October 17. These two classes are designed for people with little or no computer experience. Class size is limited to six people and pre-registration is required. Stop by the La Conner Library or call 466-3352 to sign up.

6:30 p.m. – Energy Efficiency: Discussion includes deep energy reduction in the home and small business.

Free. Skagit Valley Food Co-op Room 309. For info: http://skagitfoodcoop.com

Thursday Oct 11

10 a.m. to 7 – Rummage Sale: at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Father Auer Ctr., 4001 St. Mary’s Drive, Anacortes.

Continues Saturday & Sunday, from 10 to 4. For more info 360-299-4561 3 to 5 p.m. – Car Seat Clinic: Get your child’s car seat checked for safety free in parking lot of Island Hospital, Anacortes. Call 299-1309 for more info.

6 to 8 p.m. – Historic Research: This Skagit Topics Series Presentation “Search Global, Focus Local” provides tips, techniques, and unconventional resources for historic research with Skagit County Historical Museum’s director, Clark McAbee. Admission: Adults: $4; Seniors: $3; Museum Members: Free.

For info 466-3365 or www.skagitcounty. net/museum

Friday Oct 12

10 a.m. to noon – Senior/Adult Hike: Experience Heart Lake old growth!

Saturday Oct 13

2 p.m. – Quilt Art Lecture: Learn about the dazzling, innovative quilt art of Leslie Gabriëlse of Holland in this lecture by the artist himself held at La Connor Country Inn, 102 S. 2nd Street. Tickets $15. Call the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum at 360-466-4288 for tickets.

5 to 8 p.m. – Artist Reception: Celebrate the artists of the two new exhibitions at La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum – “Material Men: Innovation & the Art of Quiltmaking” and “Best of the Festival.” Free admission, hot cider, light snacks. The museum is located at 703 S. 2nd St. For more info: 466-4288 or www.laconnerquilts.com

Sunday Oct 14

11 a.m. – Blessing of Animals: Public is welcome to bring their wellbehaved pets for blessing by Rev. George Lockwood at La Conner Methodist Church. Service will include hymns, scripture & prayers with sermon by certified lay speaker Cynthia Lockwood.

Monday Oct 15

9 a.m. – Friends of Library Meet: At La Conner Retirement Inn. Janna Gage speaks on growing up in Skagit and becoming published writer. Public

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The Poet’s Place Strings of Lights

By Bob Skeele With their white bodies illumined by the sun’s early morning rays, on these first October days that’s what the snow geese looked like, strings of lights, random strings of Christmas lights maybe, some long, some short, curled a little this way or that, all the bulbs working, high in the deep blue sky, flying north, to settle on just the right fir tree.

Or perhaps they’re not Christmas lights at all but jeweled necklaces in search of just the right goddess’s graceful neck to adorn, a smarter move, really, to keep the gods grateful and the flocks free from divine scorn for too soon night comes, the lights go out, and winter sets in.

But, then, so does memory, another gift of the gods, to bridge light’s loss, with the hope of another bright October, and other strings of lights, to admire and think about.

Tuesday Oct 16

12:30 to 2 p.m. – New Thrift Shop: Learn all about the new La Conner Library Thrift Shop! Friends of the Library volunteers tell hours open, what they need, and how you can help. Bring a donation to add to their shelves. La Conner Senior Center.

Wednesday Oct 17

9 to 11 a.m. – Computer Class: Learn Computer Basics exploring the very basic use of the mouse, navigating files, and how to copy and paste. Designed for people with little or no computer experience. Class size is limited to six people and pre-registration is required.

Stop by the La Conner Library or call 466-3352 to sign up.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Spaghetti Feed: Kiwanis fundraiser serving spaghetti, salad, garlic bread & brownie. Adults - $10, Children 12 & under - $5. All proceeds to the Kory Duran Medical Fund & Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program in memory of Emma Hedbom.

At La Conner Elementary cafeteria. For more info: Kay Cyr, 360-840-9703, or Pat Clausen, 360-202-6233.

Friday Oct 19

10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all preschool ages, babies, too! Sing, move, listen to books, dance, interact with your child, and pop bubbles! At La Conner Regional Library.

entire booth or table, sign up to share one. La Conner Senior Center.

Wednesday Oct 24

9 to 11 a.m. – Computer Class: Includes surfing the Internet, exploring how to find and utilize information on the Internet, do e-mail, as well as how to use the library’s website. Class size is limited to six people and pre-registration is required. Stop by the library or call 466-3352 to sign up.

6:30 p.m. – Worm Bins! Learn the basics of worm bin design and the care and feeding of compost-creating worms with Callie Martin. Free. at Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Room 309. For more info: http://skagitfoodcoop.com/

Thursday Oct 25

6:30 p.m. – Homeopathic Help: Introduction to several important aspects of homeopathy with Mona Hall. Free at Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Room 309.

For more info: http://skagitfoodcoop. com/

Friday Oct 26

10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all preschool ages (babies, too!). Sing, move, listen to books, dance, interact with your child, and pop bubbles! At La Conner Regional Library.

11 a.m. – Boneshaker Bicycle: This new festival is a family-oriented, Halloween-inspired celebration of all things bicycle. Pedal your choice of seven different, mostly flat loops that vary from 4 to 25 miles through Skagit Valley starting at La Conner Marina, 613 N. 2nd St. Live music, bike decorating, fun! For entry fees, registration and more info: www.boneshakerbikefest.com. Festival continues Saturday starting at 8 a.m.

ARTS

RIVER GALLERY: “Just Enough” small works show with 32 area artists in greenhouse-turned-gallery. Artists Saturday Oct 20 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Family Art Day: include Al Currier, Jennifer Bowman, Anne Weaver Schreivogel, and Carol Merrick.

Join artist Barbara SilvermanBy Summers in Samantha discovering the possibilities of the Features paintings, glass, sculpture, and jewelry.

Followthat the green circular form, inventor using watercolor, collage carving, • It was Thomas • The Rubik’s Cube, signs to 19311 Landing Rd.,was off Dodge and pastel. who Limitedmade to 15 participants Edison the fol- per ubiquitous 1980s toy, Valley Road. Gallery open Fri - Sun, 10 session. Session from 2 to 4 pm. invented lowing sage2 runs observation: by a mathemati5 through Nov 4. See www.rivergallerywa Call 466-4446, ext.

108 or email FAD@ “We don’t know a millionth cian in Hungary to help museumofnwart.org.

Non-member for more info. of 1 percent about anyteach math to his students.

LA CONNER QUILT & TEXTILE admission: $8 adult, $5 seniors; $3 thing.”Museum of Northwest Art. The device“Material was first MUSEUM: Men: marInnovation students.

• Those such as ofaQuiltmaking” toy in Hungary & the Art showcases the Noon to 4who p.m. study – Harvest Time: keted many innovations in design, technique, thingsa family say that chewing where one in five citiEnjoy fun day with cider — and materials formidable gum will reduce recall ownedwhich onea — then group pressing, popcorn, faceyour painting, games zens of 16brought male quilters and moreby at 10 Skagit County Historical was ability percent. to have the brought U.S., to the art of quiltmaking. on display Museum, 501 S. can 4th Street. $4 Adults, • As ostrich run just as from whence itPieces became an from Holland, Japan, and the U.S. “Best of the $3fast Seniors & Kids 6-12 (under 6 free!), as a racehorse. international sensation.

The Festival” is an exhibit of the outstanding $8 •Families.

For more 466-3365 or success In 1972, an info: extraordiof his cube made quilts that were judged to be the best of www.skagitcounty.net/museum. nary birth occurred. On July Erno Rubik the first self5 to 7 p.m. – “Cannery Kate”: Come the 2012 Quilt Festival. Both exhibits run 22 of that year, a woman in made millionaire a com-20.The from October 11 to in December enjoy Cannery Underground performing museumcountry. is located in the historic Gaches Romefrom gave music theirbirth new aCDwhop“Cannery munist 703 S.time 2nd St.you’re For more info: ping Guemes 15 babies — five boys • The atnext Kate.”

Island/Anacortes group Mansion www.laconnerquilts.com 466-4288. and 10 girls.

TheNorthwest siblings folk visiting Washington,orD.C., specializes in original AT MoNA: In celebration 50 years music.

At Skagit County Historical were quindecaplets, though, keep in mind that in ofour th of Studio Glass, “Pilchuck: IDEAS” Museum, 501 S. 4 Street. $4 Adults, obviously, that term doesn’t nation’s capital, it is illegal work from the famous glass $3see Seniors Kids 6-12 (under 6 free!), tofeatures much& use. throw apermanent bull in any way. rarely school’s collection $8 •Families.

For more info: 466.3365 You probably know that or seen • A queen honeybee can These off the school’s campus. www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

J.5:30 Edgar Hoover was the live for up to seven years. pieces from the early days of the to 11 p.m. – Forest Benefit: first director of silent the FBI, • On a inper capita studio glass basis, were created Dinner, drinks, music, and live revolution by some of the most important helpingtoto benefit found the bureau consumes more artists auctions Friends of the Switzerland working in the “CIRCULAR” in 1935 and serving his of chocolate thanmedium. any other Anacortes Forest Lands.until At Port from the Permanent considers Anacortes Center. country. death inTransit 1972.Shed YouEvent might No. 2 andCollection No. 3 are the meaning and influence of the Tickets: $50 per person/$400 table of not realize, though, that in Norway and Great Britain,circular form. Both exhibits continue through eight 10. Available his /$500 careertable he ofnever made at respectively.

Jan. 1, 2013. The Museum of Northwest Watermark Book Co., Friends of the an arrest or even personally at 121 S. First Street. For Forest office or at www.friendsoftheacfl. Art is located *** conducted an investigation. more info: www.museumofnwart.org or org Info: 293-3725.

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22 the Monday last words Oct of famed 2 to 3 p.m.

– Food Bank: Conner composer Ludwig Lavan Sunrise Food Bank is located behind the Beethoven were “Friends, Methodist Church on S. 2nd Street on the applaud; the comedy hill.

All are welcome: those who isneed over.” groceries and those with food to share.

6:30 p.m. – Bloomers Wksp: “What’s Happening to Me?” For 9- to 11-year-olds and their parents. Free workshop on puberty at Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Room 309. For more info: http://skagitfoodcoop.com/ 6:30 p.m.–Procrastination Wksp: Rhonda McNett explores how you can learn and apply organizing skills to your home and office. Free at Skagit Valley Food Co-op. Room 310. For more info: http://skagitfoodcoop.com/

Tuesday Oct 23

12:30 to 2 p.m. – Craft Sign-Up: La Conner Kiwanis Club Craft Fair will be Sat., Dec. 1, at La Conner Middle School with hours 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have a crafted item to sell, but don’t want

• Senior Lunch Menu •

for Tuesday, October 18 Homemade Potato Chowder Fish Sandwich Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. at the La Conner Senior Center at Maple Hall. Donation is $3 to $5 for seniors 60 and over, and $6 for younger folk.

LA CONNER SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR Tues., October 16 104 E. Commercial

• 8 - 9:15: Rise & Shine Yoga • 8:20 - 8:50: Morning Walk • 9 - 11:30: Mahjong. Just come.

• 9:30 - 11:30: Canasta • 12 - 12:30: Senior Services Hot Lunch. Donation requested.

• 12:30 - 2: La Conner Library Thrift Shop. Bring donations.

• 12:30 - 3: Knitting Group.

• 2 - 4: Creative Non-Fiction Writing Class w/Claire Swedberg.

• 3 - 3:45: Every Body’s Yoga Classes and programs open to all ages.

Contact person: Janna Gage, 466-3941

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two weeks for individuals to complete background checks, health screenings and interviews. Contact Julie Pryor Barr for an interview: jbarr@hospicenw.org or 360-814-5588.

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS: The La Conner Kiwanis is hosting a Holiday Bazaar, and vendors are needed. If you sell hand crafted items, this is the venue for you. The Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Conner Middle School Saturday, December 1.

Proceeds will help fund Kiwanis activities that support the children of La Conner.

Stop by the La Conner Library for a booth application or contact Joy Neal at jneal@ lclib.lib.wa.us or 466-3352 (daytime).

SUNRISE FOOD BANK: To volunteer call Gil Gillmor at 360-420-0558. Mail cash donations to La Conner Sunrise Food Bank, P.O. Box 922, La Conner, WA 98257. The food bank is open only between 2 and 3 p.m. on Mondays behind the Methodist Church on S. 2nd Street on the hill in La Conner.

HELP KIDS: The La Conner Boys & Girls Club needs volunteers to help youth with homework and teach special skills such as knitting, art techniques and chess. In order to create the best match, volunteers are required to complete an application, participate in an interview and have a background check. To find out more, please contact Unit Director Noah Bannister at (360) 466-3672 or by e-mail at cvaldez@bgcskagit.org.

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS: Help the La Conner Kiwanis earn cash by recycling empty inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, laptops, PDAs and Palm Pilots, iPods, digital cameras, video games and video game systems. Dropoffs are located at the Shelter Bay Office, Key Bank, Washington Federal Savings, La Conner Drug Store, Swinomish Tribal Administration Office and La Conner Potlatch. The program benefits local youth.

Put your listing in the Community Calendar: Please email your event notice to News@ LaConnerNews.com. Deadline is NOON FRIDAY for inclusion in the following Wednesday’s paper. There is no charge to list events that are free and open to everyone and events sponsored by non-profit organizations.

If I ran the zoo By

They say if you remember the 60s, you weren’t really there.

I actually do remember being there, because I was usually the straight guy who made sure everyone else got home safely.

I experimented with lots of different drugs, but nothing stuck and caffeine began the perfect buzz for me.

Because I happened to be a mostly sober witness to the rise of the drug culture as it spread into middle class America, I think I have a pretty good perspective to make a decision on how to vote on Initiative 502.

The proposed legislation will decriminalize recreational marijuana use in the state of Washington. If 502 passes, we will eventually be able to grow, process and sell marijuana in regulated private stores to adults 21 and over.

Opponents of the initiative cite the risk that legalization will promote more addiction and abuse amongst teenagers. They say that marijuana is addictive and unhealthy, and we don’t want to send a message to our kids that smoking weed is acceptable behavior.

Proponents counter that if you compare marijuana with beer, they are both illegal for teenagers, but the one that is banned — marijuana — is more readily available than the one that is regulated.

There is no doubt that marijuana can be addictive and abused. If you get blitzed every day, you are not going to be that sharp, and I believe your work life will suffer. If you get wasted every night, you might create some family issues.

Of course, you can say the same thing about alcohol, only more so. If you are a chronic boozer, you are likely to have huge emotional issues, lots of professional challenges, and probably a very rocky family life.

In moderation, both seem relatively harmless and an understandable way to wind down in a very stressful world.

So why is marijuana illegal and liquor, wine and beer aren’t?

That makes absolutely no sense. If we want government to function in loco parentis, then we should be making alcohol, wine and beer illegal. Abuse of alcohol is much more onerous than abuse of marijuana. Many more car accidents, much more domestic violence, more careers drown in the bottle.

Of course, we tried to prohibit alcohol, and it failed miserably because people continued to drink, and a whole criminal mega structure was created to provide contraband to otherwise lawabiding citizens.

The “Seattle Times” editorial board took a very strong stand on Initiative 502. “Marijuana should be legalized, regulated, taxed and made available for sale to adults. Prohibition has failed. It fuels criminal gangs.

It fills the prisons in America and graveyards in Mexico,” they wrote.

California has had mixed success with medical marijuana.

For one thing, the medical aspect of it is pretty much of a joke. Yes, there are some people who are going through chemotherapy or other medical

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your generosity. But before your sensitivity toward others overwhelms your good sense, check his or her story out carefully.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your strong Scorpian sense of fairness lets you see all sides of a dispute. Continue to remain impartial as you help each person work through his or her particular grievance.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Trust your keen Sagittarian insight to help you see through an offer that might not be all it claims. A closer look could reveal disturbing elements.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With the Goat exhibiting a more dominant aspect these days, you could find it easier to make your case in front of even the most skeptical audience.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Take things nice and easy as you continue to build up your energy reserves for a big change that’s coming with the full Hunter’s Moon on Oct. 29.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Recent news from someone you trust could help you make an important decision. Also, be prepared to confront an upcoming change in a personal situation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can be firm in your own views, but also flexible enough to welcome the views of others.

invited. Refreshments.

2 to 3 p.m. – Food Bank: La Conner Sunrise Food Bank is located behind the Methodist Church on S. 2nd Street on the hill. All are welcome: those who need groceries and those with food to share.

6:30 p.m. – Feed Your Immunity: With Karl Mincin. Co-op Room 310.

Free, at Skagit Valley Food Co-op. More info: 336-2616 or visit www.NutritonTesting.com

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re eager to Ram headfirst into that new project. But before you do, find out why some of your colleagues might not appear to be as gung-ho about it as you are.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) All that dedicated hard work you’ve been putting in pays off better than you expected. So go ahead, reward yourself with something befitting a beauty-loving Bovine.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It’s a good time to take on that new challenge. And if your self-confidence is sagging, instead of telling yourself why you can’t do it, list all the reasons why you can.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is one time when you might want to put some distance between you and the job at hand. It will give you a better perspective on what you’ve done and still need to do.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Resist that occasional lapse into Leonine laziness that sometimes overtakes the Big Cat. Don’t cut corners. Do the job right at this time, or you might have to redo it later.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You know how you like to do things.

And that’s fine. But watch that you don’t impose your methods on others. A current financial crunch soon eases.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone might try to take advantage of

Meet at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld Drive in Anacortes. For more info: 293-3725 or www.friendsoftheacfl.org 10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all preschool ages (babies, too!). Sing, move, listen to books, dance, interact with your child, and pop bubbles! At La Conner Regional Library.

7 p.m. – “Roman Holiday”: Free Film at Anacortes Public Library, 1220 Tenth St. 293-1910.

treatments who are actually legitimate users, but mostly you can walk into any number of clinics and say your shoulder hurts and get a prescription.

The Federal Government has constantly harassed pot clinics in California and other states whose local statutes conflict with federal law. There’s been a very confusing dance going on with the Feds over this issue.

Many legal experts say that there is no doubt that the Feds will also come after Washington State if this initiative passes, but others feel that if Colorado and Oregon also pass similar legislation this November, the government might read the handwriting on the wall and consider letting states “opt out” of federal control of the issue.

The “Seattle Times” and Pete Holmes, Seattle’s city attorney, and John McKay, former U.S. attorney, and the American Civil Liberties Union all strongly support this legislation.

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn made an impassioned plea in his State of the City address in February for the legalization of marijuana, saying the illegal trade in drugs was fueling crime in the city. “It is time we were honest about the problems we face with the drug trade,” said.

McGinn. “Drugs are a source of criminal profit, and that has led to shootings and even murders.

Just like we learned in the 1920s with the prohibition of alcohol, prohibition of marijuana is fueling violent activity.”

McGinn also pointed out that drug laws unfairly affect young men of color, who are serving time while their mostly white customers are getting off scotfree.

I think we should definitely pass this legislation, but at the same time, do our jobs as parents and make sure that our children know that pot smoking can be abused just like alcohol and other stronger drugs.

Estimates are that there could be as many pot stores — 328 — as there were state liquor stores, with 363,000 customers consuming 85 metric tons of pot, all of which would have to be grown in Washington state.

Best of all, this will give us a new cash crop that will create many new jobs and generate $560 million in new taxes.

I don’t think Washington will go up in smoke, although the ice cream stores might have to stay open later in La Conner to accommodate late night cravings!

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DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) Application Date: October 10, 2012 File #: 12-35 LCMC Applicant: Town of La Conner Location: Town Limits Description of proposal: Conventions: Existing Code language is in italics Deleted text is in strikethrough format.

Added text is underlined.

The following are proposed code amendments to La Conner Municipal Code §15.10.125 – Bed & Breakfast Definition, §15.20.055 Administrative conditional use permits, §15.12.130 – Appeal of Administrative Decision, and §15.60.020 Trees – Exemptions. The language would be amended to read as follows: §15.10.125 Bed and breakfast.

“Bed and breakfasts” means a use carried on in a structure designed for residential purposes with up to 5 guest rooms, which provides overnight accommodations plus breakfast and occasionally familystyle meals for guests in an owner or manager-occupied home or property that provides up to five rooms for this purpose. The property must be the full-time residence of either the owner or manager. §15.20.055 Administrative conditional use permits The following uses and structures are permitted in the RD Zone with

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an administrative conditional use permit (Type II Permit): (1) Accessory dwellings – See Chapter 15.110 LCMC; (2) Rooming houses, boardinghouses, bed and breakfasts. A condition of the bed and breakfast use is that the owner must reside within Town limits if a manager is occupying the residence. The owner must also verify the identity of the resident manager. §15.12.130 Appeal of administrative decision.

(3) If an appeal is upheld by the hearing examiner the filing fee will be refunded to the appellant and/or representative. §15.60.020 Trees – Exemptions (4) Fruit trees. Poplar and Locust trees Lead agency: Town of La Conner The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.

This DNS is issued after using the DNS process in WAC 197-11-340.

The lead agency will not act upon this proposal for fourteen (14) days after the date below. Comments must be submitted by October 17, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.

Public Hearings:

Planning Commission Date: November 6, 2012 Location: Upper Maple Center Time: 6:00 PM Town Council Date: November 13, 2012 Location: Upper Maple Center Time: 6:00 PM Responsible official: John Doyle, Planning Director. Phone: (360) 466-3125. Address: PO Box 400, 204 Douglas St., La Conner, WA 98257-0400.

Date: October 10, 2012 John Doyle, Planning Director You may appeal this determination in writing to the La Conner Hearing Examiner. The written appeal and the $405 Hearing Examiner Fee must be filed with the Town Clerk no later than November 6, 2012. The appeal must comply with the procedures of LCMC 15.12.130 – Appeal of Administrative Decisions. You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.

Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 10, 2012.

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SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY OFFICE OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (TEPA) DECLARATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Project Description: Construction of an addition to a single family residence within shoreline zone.

Proponent: Floyd Blinksy, 215 Wendt Rd., Yakima, WA Project Location: 167 Haida St., Shelter Bay Decision: The Swinomish Office of Planning and Community Development has determined that this project will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under SITC Title 19-01.080(A).

Comments must be submitted by: 4:00 PM, 10 days after publication.

No action will be taken on this notice for 10 days after publication.

Any comments on this declaration should be submitted to the contact person listed below.

Responsible Official: Scott Andrews, Environmental Management Coord. Address: 11430 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257. Phone: (360) 466-7280.

Date: October 3, 2012.

Scott Andrews, Environmental Management Coordinator Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 10, 2012.

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SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY OFFICE OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (TEPA) DECLARATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE Project Description: Construction of a 5,040 square foot shop and storge facility for Swinomish Public Works Department.

Proponent: SITC Public Works Dept., 17212 Indian Road, La Conner, WA 98257.

Project Location: Public Works Facility, 17212 Indian Road.

Decision: The Swinomish Office of Planning and Community Development has determined that this project will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the envi-

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT In the Matter of the Estate of ARNIE GARBORG, Deceased.

Case No. 12-4-00324-6 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of the Court.

The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice or within four months after the date of filing a copy of this notice with the Clerk of the Court, whichever is later. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the probate assets and nonprobate assets of the decedent.

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: October 1, 2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: October 3, 2012 Janice L. Johnson Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: FELICIA VALUE WSBA No. 27635 PO Box 578 La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 466-2088 Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 3, 10 and 17, 2012.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY MARK THOMSON & JENNY THOMSON, h/w Plaintiffs vs.

THE UNKNOWN HEIRS & DEVISEES OF ELSIE McCLOSKEY GACHES, Deceased; AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY SWINOMISH INDIAN INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT TRIBAL COMMUNITY REAL PROPERTY OFFICE OF PLANNING & Defendants SUPERIOR COURT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT No. 12-2-01716-9 WASHINGTON COUNTY 1. ART: Where is the TRIBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION OF SKAGIT 1. Which group had their world-famous Prado musePOLICY ACT (TEPA) THE STATE OF WASHINGTON In the Matter of the Estate biggest success with “I Can 1. Is the bookDECLARATION of 2 Corinthi- OF um located?

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ronment. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not required under SITC Title 19-01.080(A).

Comments must be submitted by: 4:00 PM, 10 days after publication.

No action will be taken on this notice for 10 days after publication.

Any comments on this declaration should be submitted to the contact person listed below.

Responsible Official: Scott Andrews, Environmental Management Coord. Address: 11430 Moorage Way, La Conner, WA 98257. Phone: (360) 466-7280.

Date: October 4, 2012 Scott Andrews, Environmental Management Coordinator Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 10, 2012.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES M. SPRINGER, Deceased.

No. 12 4 00312 2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditors as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication September 26, 2012.

SHARON K. SPRINGER Personal Representative SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC By: BRIAN E. CLARK, WSBA #9019 Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 336/ 227 Freeway Drive, Suite B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Published in La Conner Weekly News, September 26, October 3 and 10, 2012.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of PHILLIP L. REED, Deceased.

No. 11-4-00409-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of first publication: September 26, 2012.

SUSAN G. REED Personal Representative SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC By: KATE SZUREK, WSBA #26723 Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Published in La Conner Weekly News, September 26, October 3 and 10, 2012.

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Swinomish Tribal Chairman Brian Cladoosby is scheduled to be honored next month for his work with the Coast Salish Tribes, when he is named the Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Awardee of 2012.

Cladoosby will be awarded $25,000 to continue his work to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions as a national Native leader at an awards dinner to be held at the Portland Art Museum on Nov. 13.

Ecotrust’s award announcement states Cladoosby has been, “a unified voice for members of 66 Coast Salish tribes and nations, allowing them to protect indigenous human rights and to restore the region from ecological degradation.

Through his expansion efforts, Swinomish Fish Company now sources salmon from 22 tribes at one of two remaining canneries in Western Washington. And Cladoosby has led regional and national efforts to form new ties between Salish people, scientists and the Obama administration.�

Four other tribal leaders from throughout the U.S. are also being honored with $5,000 awards.

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Roberts is the grandson of the late Walt Roberts, the college’s longtime director of technical education and a member of the Skagit Valley College Hall of Fame.

Adam Roberts attended Mount Vernon High School and enrolled at Skagit Valley College through the Running Start program. He graduated from high school in 2001. He earned an Associate of Arts degree at Edmonds Community College in 2004 and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Hawaii in 2006.

He has coached college baseball at the University of Hawaii, Edmonds Community College, as well as Skagit Valley College. He also coached junior varsity baseball and golf at Mount Vernon High School and amateur baseball with the Bellingham Bells and Skagit Sox.

Chainsaw murder

Skagit County Sheriff’s detectives were investigating a violent death in the SedroWoolley area on Tuesday.

A 52-year-old resident of Blank Road was found dead in his home with what appeared to be chainsaw wounds to his head, according to a press release by Undersheriff Tom Molitor. The dead man was found at about 6 p.m. on Monday.

Tuesday morning at around 10 a.m., deputies arrested a 34New SVC baseball coach year-old man for the murder. The Skagit Valley College Ath- suspect is a tenant at the dead letic Department has hired man’s home.

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By Marci Plank

New freeway signs

For many years, the La Conner chamber has tried to get a “La Conner� sign on southbound I-5 before exit 230. Travelers from the north have often complained and asked why there is no sign on I-5 directing traffic to La Conner. There was a small La Conner sign on the off-ramp for awhile, but that went away during the construction of the new interchange. Thanks to Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, a La Conner sign will be added to an existing sign on southbound I-5 and then another sign at the bottom of the off-ramp. This is very exciting for the town of La Conner, and the sign is expected to be installed by the end of this year.

Kerstin’s in transition

J’s Gallery is moving

J’s Gallery, owned by artist Jay Bowen, is moving to a new location at 101 N. First St. (formerly Kokomo Joe’s) on Gilkey Square. This new

80th Birthday Janet Good

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A curriculum . . .

Family, friends and former students are invited to an

OPEN HOUSE 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012

La Conner Civic Garden Club, 622 S. 2nd, La Conner.

Dessert and coffee will be served from 1 to 4 p.m.

Come help her celebrate!

location will add much more wall space and better visibility.

Look for J’s Gallery to be open by the end of October, hopefully in time for the Final Friday’s Art Gallery Walk on Oct. 26.

Still for sale

The commercial property at 116 S. 1st St. in La Conner, formerly Fruit & Produce Market, is still up for auction. The auction house of Hudson & Marshall will accept bids online until Oct. 21. Go to www.hmauction.com or contact Jim Scott of Windermere Realty, 360-424-4901, for more info.

Volunteers needed

The first annual Boneshaker Bike Fest will take place Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27. This scenic cycling event has everything a rider could want as you pedal off the miles on seven different, mostly flat loops that vary from 4 to 25 miles. All the rides are self-guided and will start and finish at the La Conner marina.

Participants will enjoy a preevent motivation gathering, a post-ride celebration, special guest speakers, live music and entertainment, kids’ parade, bike decorating, bike safety rodeo and lots of crazy contests with raffles and prizes. There is also great staff to make a spooktacular time for everyone.

We will be awarding prizes for the best human costumes and best bike costumes. If you like dressing up in costume, putting on face paint, then show us your favorite witch, ghost, goblin or monster. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Come join in the fun and show your support for the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland and the La Conner Food Bank. Volunteers are needed!

Visit www.boneshakerbikefest. com and click on Volunteers.

Please visit www.

LaconnerChamber.com for more information about upcoming events or call 466-4778.

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tribal sovereignty, a bit more boating,� said Tracy Edwards, the education director for the After a number of Swinomish tribe. But Voorhees “flipped� students failed their Washington the curriculum, Edwards said. state history class, the school He looked at how it affected the received grant money to teach the fishing, the flooding of native sites,� she said. “He looked at tribal sovereignty curriculum.

Linda Willup was a para- two different perspectives, what professional in the class and a were the pros and cons.�

Another lesson looked at student at the Northwest Indian College on the Swinomish major landmarks in Washington Reservation, where she is earning showing the mountain ranges and major cities. Students were her degree in Native Science. “Typically Washington state asked to show major sites and history focuses on who were tribes they knew, connecting the main participants in making tribal history to place names. “I actually liked it better,� said a government here and what were some interesting things Amanda, of taking the class the that happened during those second time around. “Maybe it first years,� said Willup, who was the fact that it helped me is researching the role the learn more about native history curriculum played in engaging than when was Washington students on a deeper level. “To state started. I had something to go into a native perspective connect with it.�

Auralia Washington, cultural of teaching for the first time, they are having to say, ‘OK, director for the tribe and who what happened with our native also worked in the class, says she history?’ Instead of thinking, saw a change in students who ‘when did Lewis and Clark get sometimes don’t feel they have a here?’ Well, ‘how did the arrival foothold in their education. “Sometimes our kids get the of Lewis and Clark affect our attitude like ‘I really don’t care, area?’�

Theresa Trebon, archivist I’m just here because I have to for the Swinomish tribe, and a be here.’ I think since this was consultant when needed for the geared towards them, and they schools, aims to give students were learning about their area, a tribal perspective on the La their ancestry and the ways the Conner community when she other tribes lived in the U.S. and their belief system,� she said, talks to classrooms. “The treaty was signed in “that made a huge difference, it January of 1855,� said Trebon. was more attention grabbing for “By October, you’re in a full- them.�

After the first year, there is blown war on the east side of the mountains, and there is stuff not much quantifiable data to happening on this side.� She determine whether the shift in said there was conflict from the curricular focus will have an impact on the statistics. beginning. “I wish it were the case that Issues of trust lands, fishing rights and tribal authority on if we taught a Native American reservation lands have their roots history class, that every Native in treaties the tribes signed with American student would do Isaac Stevens, a soldier who was great in it. But that’s not the appointed by President Franklin case. Our educational issues Pierce to be the first governor are a lot deeper and a lot more of Washington Territory from complex than offering a topic 1853 to 1857 and was also that some kids can relate to,� said Superintendent of Indian Affairs Voorhees, who is just beginning in the territory. Those treaties, another year with the sovereignty mostly signed under threats and curriculum.

Voorhees is still waiting for coercion, are the basis in which issues of tribal sovereignty and video recording equipment rights are argued in today’s purchased with the grant money, context. The goal of the new which he hopes to use to help curriculum is to understand these students create tribal history by interviewing Swinomish elders. issues at a deeper level.

Beth Clothier, La Conner Trebon likes to explain to students how the changes in School District librarian, says the the area’s waterways slowly school and local library received eroded the rights promised in the grant money for technology and materials to support the treaties. “The way the non-native curriculum. “The need has been there for a population affected this waterway created a very effective dividing really long time, and I think only line between this side of the now are we starting to say, ‘Here channel and that side of the are some materials to make that channel.� Trebon said. “In order happen,’� says Clothier.

For children in younger grades, to understand that these aren’t two separate histories, these are the school purchased primary the same histories, you have readers that reflect native students to look at those changes over in their daily lives. “We bought a lot of these books time — the change in place, the change in people, the change in with the hopes that, even from as education. All of those are really early as kindergarten, kids have an opportunity to be reading and profound.�

Amanda Washington was seeing more that we’re all part at Shuksan Middle School of a family and a community, in Bellingham when she first instead of the feeling, being took Washington state history. that over there, you have one Washington says she was one of community, and over here, you five native students in a school of have a different community,� she said.

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Clothier says the implemen“Shuksan was just different,�

Amanda said. “You get to meet tation of the curriculum materials all these different ethnicities, but coincided with activities assoyou don’t get as much help as you ciated with last year’s canoe do at La Conner. The teachers journey. “We were able to start this here explain it a little more, go into deeper depth. It’s to make presentation with some of the things our kids are doing, to open sure that everyone gets it.�

The La Conner High School up the eyes of kids that don’t have history class took a field trip to that experience, who are, like, Diablo Dam, up in the Cascades, ‘Wow, there’s this whole other bringing the discussion of dams cultural experience that’s going on around me that I was unaware and salmon into full relief. “The original curriculum of.’ I’m hopeful that things like talked about dams being that will bring us closer.� important for hydroelectricity or

Tribal chairman honored Adam Roberts as men’s head approachable.�

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Aqiimuk’s Kitchen

By Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. These require a taste for the absolutely hot and spicy. I made these last summer when I found containers of locally grown Serrano peppers at a local farm stand. The recipe calls for a variety of peppers, but I pickled just Serrano. Once sealed and cooled, these make nice gifts. This recipe made four pints, and I dried the remaining peppers.

Pickled Peppers

Ingredients 4 cups assorted chili peppers – Serrano, Jalapeno or Thai 1½ cups distilled white vinegar 3 garlic cloves 2 Tablespoons black peppercorns 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons coriander seeds Preparation Wearing rubber kitchen gloves to protect your fingers, cut large chilies into ¼ inch rings and pierce the small chilies 3 to 4 times with a skewer. Remove the stems but not the seeds. Pack all chilies into canning jars. Next bring vinegar and remaining ingredients with 1½ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour hot brine over peppers, seal jars. Let cool, then refrigerate. Serve within a month.

You will have extra brine, and you can add hard-boiled eggs and eat within a week.

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Thursday Oct 4

20:38 a.m.: Donuts – A black truck was reported as doing “donuts” in the La Conner High School parking lot. The vehicle had left the area before deputies arrived.

Friday Oct 5

8:11 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident – A traffic accident at the corner of Morris Street and Maple Avenue in La Conner. No report or details were available yet.

4:14 p.m.: Erratic Behavior – Deputies responded to a report of a woman acting erratically at Pioneer Park in La Conner.

7:16 p.m.: Hot wheels – Two intoxicated men were seen near Road Street and 6th Street in La Conner, pushing each other in

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with the live shucking demos and food samples.

Down on the “Kids’ Beach,” the tykes could build “fairy houses” out of kelp and tree boughs or race crabs with their friends.

It wasn’t all fun and games, though; there were informational displays of how things were grown and raised and awareness boards detailing the impact of pollutants on crops. Kids were even given a game of “tossing the poop,” in which they scooped up fake dog turds in disposable bags and tossed them in a bucket, kind of like a game of horseshoes.

Starfish and sea urchin were displayed in tanks that allowed visitors to pet the slimy sea dwellers.

“People love to learn about us,” said Irene Fadden, Taylor Shellfish Samish store manager.

“It boosts sales quite a bit.”

Samish River Dairy served up milk samples, while kids could milk1.a Name fake cow, pet atime newly theor last born one.

The Sakuma Brothers’ teams with the best-reguBerry Farm records held pie eating lar season in each contests leagueand metgave in out thesamples World of preserves Series. and syrups to sweeten up pies or pancakes.

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10:43 a.m.: Alarm – Residential alarm on Channel Drive near La Conner.

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By Adrian Sharpe Cows, corn, cheese, and clams, oh my!

Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms, held Saturday and Sunday, had locals and visitors driving from bays to crops in search of the very best, and freshest, local treats, sweets and fun-filled kid games.

Everything from wineries to Alpaca farms participated, with a total of 14 on the tour. Parking and admissions were free, and most places served up snacks and samples of their goods.

Hedlin’s Family Farm held carrot, squash, zucchini and turnip races for the kids, with face painting and hay rides to add to the excitement. The Seattle band, Haggis Brothers, preformed with a country twang, even inciting Dave Hedlin to sing a song entitled “Homegrown Tomatoes,” a yearly tradition.

“It’s been a lot of fun,” said Kris Dooley, from Bellingham.

“There’s the most stuff here that’s kid friendly.”

For mussels and oysters, shellfish lovers could be seen sampling the wares at Taylor Shellfish, on Chuckanut Drive.

Steaming, hot clams in butter and garlic were served to those who stopped in, topped with a grilled oyster.

“It looks like heaven on earth down here,” said Sue Willis, from Bellingham, talking about the view and weather, mingled

October 8, 2012

10:43 a.m.: Closet cleaning – A caller requested deputies to standby while they picked up their belongings at a Tillinghast Drive residence. A court order banned the caller from returning to the residence without law enforcement present.

11:57 a.m.: Aid call – Report of a 58-year-old man attempting suicide at a residence near La Conner.

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A Women’s Health Fair

Saturday, October 20, 2012 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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$20 per ticket includes breakfast, lunch, workshops and resource expo.

Our 9th annual women’s health fair is a day full of education and inspiration. Imagine making healthy changes to your life! For more information, or to purchase tickets visit unitedgeneral.org/imagine or call (360) 856-7245.