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La Conner Boardwalk construction to start

By Adrian Sharpe Gilded shovels hit the dirt Thursday, Oct. 18 near Gilkey Square, as La Conner Mayor Ramon Hayes led the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of La Conner’s new boardwalk.

“This is really going to put La Conner on the map, even more than it is now,” said Marci Plank, La Conner Chamber of Commerce executive director.

A gathering of about 30 people were there to witness the event, and speakers from the Port of Skagit, town and the Skagit Council of Governments helped herald the achievement.

But it was state Sen. Mary Margret Haugen, D-Camano Island, who garnered the most attention.

Haugen was integral in securing state funding for the project, said Hayes.

“When we looked at where we could make an investment, EYE OF THE ARTIST – Artist Sharon Curran, a member of Salish Sea Painters, was preserving on canvas an image of the historic certainly La Conner was a high priority for me,” said Haugen.

1800s warehouse known as the Moore-Clark building, still standing at the south end of La Conner’s waterfront.

– Photo by Don Coyote The state Legislature approved

$750,000 in its capital budget for the first phase of the project, which will run from Gilkey Square south to the old Palmers Restaurant building. Haugen pushed for the boardwalk funding as part of a state bill to promote jobs.

“It’s exciting that we did it, and did it as a team,” said Hayes. It’s “the efforts of not just one, not just two, but an entire community.”

The project will be split into four to five phases, with the first phase to be completed by the middle of spring or early summer, said Hayes.

The entire cost is expected to come to around $4 million and will stretch the length of First Street — from waterfront property the town owns near the La Conner Marina on the north end, south to Commercial Street.

Already the town is looking for grants to pay for the next phase.

“Just because the first phase is happening now doesn’t mean were taking a break,” Hayes said.

Lodging tax to help pay bonds next year

By Sandy Stokes When it approved the 2013 lodging tax allocation plan earlier this month, the La Conner Town Council agreed to fund the Maple Hall and the parking lot bond payments at the original levels, which saves local tax dollars for services to residents.

Until three years ago, 70 percent of the loan to build Maple Hall and 45 percent of the town parking lot bond were paid with lodging tax, which comes from overnight visitors to the town.

But in 2009, to give more lodging tax to the Chamber of Commerce and other groups, the council shifted more of the bond payments to local taxpayers, whose property tax, sales tax paid in town and taxes on utilities, including gas, electricity, phones and cable, feed the general fund.

Municipalities are supposed to use lodging tax for things that help promote tourism – Maple Hall, a popular venue for events that draw people from out of town, the town parking lot and the town’s public restrooms can all be considered tourist amenities.

Meanwhile, the town’s general fund pays for services to residents, including police and fire protection.

The town took out a $710,000 loan to build Maple Hall in 1997 and stipulated that 70.4 percent of the annual bond payment should be paid with lodging tax.

Likewise, a 2003 bond to build the town parking lot was to be paid 45.7 percent with lodging tax.

The parking lot payment was an actual ordinance the Town Council had to comply with, so

the only year local folks had to fund more of their legal share of the parking lot was in 2009, when the council broke its own law, shorting the lodging tax contribution by about $10,000.

But over the last several years, local residents, through the town’s general fund, have shouldered about $100,000 over what they were originally supposed to pay toward the Maple Hall bond, as the lodging tax contribution was slashed to as little as $7,000 per year.

For 2013, lodging tax will once again pay for 70 percent of the Maple Hall payment — which is $38,500 toward the $48,505 payment. That bond and the parking lot are scheduled to be paid off over the next five years.

Anticipating a total of $145,000 to come to the town in lodging tax in 2013, and at the recommendation of the town’s lodging tax advisory committee, the council approved the following allocations: La Conner Chamber of Commerce receives $70,000; the Maple Hall bond $38,500; GILDED SHOVELS – A group of local dignitaries took part in last Thursday’s groundbreaking to mark the start of construction on – Photo by Don Coyote the parking lot bond, $14,525; the first phase of La Conner’s long-awaited waterfront boardwalk. public restrooms get $12,000; the Tulip Festival, Skagit County Historical Museum, the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum The La Conner Fruit & Produce his cost for the property would and the Museum of Northwest A parade of little ghoulies will step out from La Conner Elementary School at Market building, which drew a have been $505,000. around 3 p.m. on Wednesday and haunt the town until around 5 p.m.

Art will each receive $2,000; and The annual Halloween parade and merchant trick-or-treat will feature around crowd of bidders and spectators to the La Conner Arts Commission No stranger to La Conner 350, collecting treats from local businesses on along First and Morris streets. a foreclosure auction last month, real estate, Olson owns several gets $1,500.

The La Conner PTSA’s community Halloween party is right after the parade and is still available, the listing real properties in town and said he A request from “La Conner will keep the goblins busy with lots of activities in the old gym at the elementary estate agent said.

Weekly News” to help fund the felt the bank was asking more school until 7 p.m.

Listing agent Jim Scott of than the market would bear right 2013 “Visitor’s Guide” that will La Conner High School’s junior class will offer a fund-raising dinner in the Windermere Realty said the now. be published in February and cafeteria during the kids’ party.

South First Street property was a request from Mayor Ramon Scott said that he is confident Meanwhile, check out the jack-o-lanterns at La Crema Coffee. Kids aged 5 available until this week at the that a buyer for the building Hayes for seed money for an to 17 can display their carved pumpkin creations all week for a chance to win a auction terms — all cash, no will come forward soon. He is annual blues festival were both prize. Prizes will be awarded on Wednesday. contingencies and closing in 30 also the listing agent for the old turned down. days. But nobody has stepped Palmer’s Lighthouse restaurant forward yet. building, two properties to the At the live auction on Sept. south, which is on the market for 19, Don Olson bid $480,000 for $595,000. the property, which is owned by Meanwhile, the website Wells Fargo Bank and has been bankingcentersforsale.com is on the market for $670,000. accepting bids on the former Olson said the bank wanted a Bank of America property, which lot more than he was willing to is across the street from the pay — with a 5 percent buyer’s lighthouse building. The bank premium to the auction broker, closed on Oct. 12.

Halloween Hauntings No buyer for Fruit & Produce yet

Boneshaker bike fest and concert

The Boneshaker Bicycle Festival is expected to attract hundreds of cyclists on Friday and Saturday for two days of live music and ghoulishly delightful events throughout La Conner.

Festivities start at 11 a.m. on Friday and earlier on Saturday, winding down around 6 p.m. both days. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

There are seven self-guided bicycle routes, ranging in length from a gentle three miles for kids and families, to a challenging 25-mile course for experienced riders.

Registration is $45 per rider, WORKING WATERFRONT – The big barge Lummi Island passed through La Conner en-route to the dredging site, where it will be used to haul away the silt scooped up from the floor of Swinomish Channel. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is dredging the or $90 for a family with two kids channel to keep big boats from hitting bottom.

– Photo by Don Coyote under 18 and $75 for tandem

riders.

A portion of the proceeds will go to three designated beneficiaries, the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland and the La Conner Sunrise Food Bank.

Also on Saturday, an all-day music and art festival to raise awareness of domestic violence will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Pioneer Park.

More than a dozen performers and musical groups will take turns on the stage at the park amphitheater throughout the day. Donations will go toward shelters and services for domestic violence victims.

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• LETTER • Food bank support

The La Conner Sunrise Food Bank would like to thank Nell Thorn Restaurant for their ongoing support. The generous donations received help to pro-vide weekly food supplies to members of our local community.

It is with the dedication of such partners that we are able to continue to serve our neighbors in need.

Arin Magill, President La Conner Sunrise Food Bank

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Nuggets from Norway

I don’t put much stock in newspaper candidate endorsements, so I’ve never done one before.

But this time, I have a very difficult choice on the ballot that came in the mail last week.

The 10th District State Senate position has two of my favorite people in the running; Rep. Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, is challenging Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island.

In the August primary, my husband and I split the vote at our house — I voted for one, and Bill voted for the other.

A coin toss won’t decide our votes in the Nov. 6 General Election, though.

I love Barbara, who is a wonderful person, has been hard working in the state House of Representatives for 10 years and has a fiscally conservative record that is very important to me. If she is elected, I know she will do everything in her power to help put the state on a sound financial course.

Even so, in this election, I cast my vote for Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen.

Everyone knows, Mary Margaret is a lovely person. But that’s not why I’m voting for her.

She has my vote because of her record on helping the community I live in.

Last Thursday, Mary Margaret was in town for the La Conner boardwalk groundbreaking. She is the one who secured us the state funding in a jobs bill to start construction on the first phase. The boardwalk is something the town has been talking about for decades and a project our mayor and town officials have been working on for years. Finally, with a push from Mary Margaret, it is about to become a reality.

In the agricultural community just outside town, Mary Margaret has consistently been there for the farmers and has always worked hard to make sure our scenic farmland will never start sprouting housing tracts and strip malls.

She helped the dairy farmers find a solution to a stinky by-product of their businesses — cow manure. With Mary Margaret’s work on legislation to make it happen, the Farm Power digester is turning what could have become an environmental liability into electricity for homes and businesses.

Instead of threatening groundwater quality, the dairy waste became an energy source.

La Conner merchants are the intended beneficiaries of another little project Mary Margaret recently nudged along — the new freeway signs on I-5 designed to bring folks with Canadian currency on a little side trip into our town.

It’s very tempting to pick candidates on the basis of whether they have an R or a D after their names. It’s way past time for voters to look beyond the partisan noise machines and make decisions based on their own research and instincts.

If my Republican friend Barbara prevails, I will be happy and I will support her. She is a hard worker, and we can count on her to be a champion on accountability for our tax dollars and to look out for small businesses, like this newspaper.

But in my heart, I believe that my Democratic friend, Mary Margaret, is the best person to keep in Olympia to represent the interests of our La Conner community. With her 30 years in the Legislature, including 20 years as a senator with strong committee positions, Mary Margaret has proven she has the clout to get things done for us. – Sandy Stokes

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It’s customary, and mandatory, that elementary school children invite everyone in their class with the same gender as they are. It’s OK to invite a few other friends outside their schoolmates, but it’s never OK to leave anyone out.

When my son was in fourth grade, there was a particular boy that inevitably would punch out a few kids and leave the girls in tears. Many dreaded attending parties just because of him, but it’s all part of the socializing that Norway emphasizes — learning to deal with difficult people.

The party itself, if done the Norwegian way, consists of a one- or two-hour block of time where the children all show up precisely on time, eat pizza or hot dogs, cake and ice cream and then sit in a circle and play Spin the Bottle. Wherever the bottlenose lands is when that guest hands over the “gift.�

The “gift� is always just an envelope with money in it. The Norwegians are so practical that they have long ago abandoned the idea of buying or giving materialistic things. Cash is the norm. The more you like the kid, the more you give. The smallest

paper money is 50 kroner, which is about $8. Most kids give a hundred kroner, but good friends would give 200. Birthday cards are rare, just cash in an envelope is all that’s expected.

It reminds me a little of the Christmas savings accounts that banks used to offer in America.

By putting away a little money each month, by the time Christmas rolls around, there’s a wad of cash to spend. With this Norwegian system, each child gives money throughout the year to all their classmates, and then when their birthday comes around, they get it all back to spend on what they want. It’s as impersonal as it can get.

The rest of the party might consist of watching TV or just hanging out. There are no organized activities or other games. It’s a rare party that involves any kind of theme or activity.

When the kids reach junior high age, they are required to invite both genders to their party, but it’s pretty much the same agenda, without the thrill of Spin

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SPORTS

La Conner netters profit from tough schedule

BRAVES’ BLOCK WATCH – La Conner handcuffed Orcas Saturday with physical play in the trenches. Brandon Koss, number 33, William Ziemantz, 76, and Dahlton Zavala, 15, threw blocks for the Braves during the above sequence, which came early in a convincing 40-0 league road victory. La Conner’s Cameron Sherman, number 57, and Matt Finley, 28, were also in on the play.

– Photo by Karla Reynolds

Braves extend scoreless streak, blank Orcas 40-0

By Bill Reynolds The La Conner High football team hasn’t been playing a bunch of zeroes lately.

It’s just the Braves’ defense is making it look that way.

The La Conner stop unit extended its scoreless streak to 14 quarters Saturday as the Braves forged a convincing 40-0 shutout win at Orcas.

The Braves’ offense likewise did its part, amassing more than 400 yards on the afternoon, all but 85 of those coming from a potent ground attack that saw quarterback Sean Hulbert, with 147 yards, and running back Dahlton Zavala, at 125, each top the Century Mark.

With the triumph, La Conner improved to 7-1 overall and remained unbeaten in four league starts.

“This was by far our best game of the season,” an elated La Conner head coach Johnny Lee said afterward. “Orcas is a good team, and we knew going in that we had to play great defense to continue our scoreless streak.”

By doing so, the Braves had the game wrapped up early.

Hulbert enabled La Conner to bolt to a quick 6-0 first period edge with a three-yard TD burst.

From that point on, the Braves never looked back.

La Conner found paydirt three more times before intermission to take a 26-0 lead into the locker room.

Hulbert and Jamall James opened the second quarter by hooking up on a 35-yard scoring toss, allowing the Braves to double their initial margin.

Hulbert and Zavala followed with touchdown runs of 46 and 58 yards, respectively, to close out the half.

Hulbert and Jimmy Brooks, the latter of whom threw several nice blocks out of the backfield, each added insurance scores in the third quarter.

Hulbert reached the end zone on a 36-yard jaunt, while Brooks blasted in from three yards out.

“Offensively,” said Lee, “we executed really well and relied on the run game to carry us to the victory.”

As a team, La Conner rushed for 321 yards. That made it possible for the Braves to control the clock, move the chains, and park Orcas’ offense on the sideline.

“It was great to see the level of physicality that our guys played with,” Lee stressed. “There were some really hard-hitting plays

that I felt helped us defensively.

I also think it carried over to our offense. Our front line and Jimmy (Brooks) as a lead blocker played great, physical, smash-mouth football.”

La Conner’s success on the ground forced Orcas to put an extra linebacker in the box, opening up nice passing lanes for Hulbert and Trey Johnson.

The Braves’ duo combined to complete eight of 11 passes, including Hulbert’s TD strike to James.

La Conner, after winning two straight road games, returns home to Whitaker Field this Friday to face traditional rival Darrington.

The Loggers enter with an even conference ledger, 2-2, but are 5-2 overall.

Lee is confident his charges are up for the challenge and will likely enter the Oct. 26 clash as favorites.

Blanking Orcas, said Lee, was more than a key league win away from home. It confirmed the positive strides the La Conner program has made this fall.

“I finally feel like we’ve turned the corner,” he explained.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the guys and the effort they’ve put into La Conner football.”

By Bill Reynolds The La Conner High Lady Braves left nothing to chance last week in their quest to clinch the league soccer title.

Nor did they yield anything to rivals Friday Harbor and Orcas.

La Conner won sole possession of the league’s top spot by blanking both the Lady Wolverines and Lady Vikings in successive matches.

The Lady Braves on Tuesday edged Friday Harbor 1-0, then two days later bested Orcas 2-0.

Senior Amanda Hanstad scored with 20 minutes to play off a feed from Kelsie Crawford to turn back the Lady Wolverines.

Hanstad and Charlotte Bushey each found the net against Orcas.

Hanstad joined the La Conner team when it was plagued with injury woes earlier in the campaign, and her addition to the lineup has been just what the doctor ordered.

“She has learned the game fast and always seems to be in the right place to make a difference,” says Lady Braves head coach Amy Freeto. “Her lone and important goal on Tuesday proved that.”

Hanstad was in the right place at the right time once again at Orcas, notching La Conner’s first goal just before intermission off a nice assist from Ashlyn Reinstra.

Orcas opted to blanket Reinstra and Crawford throughout the match, leaving Hanstad and Bushey free to patrol the middle of the pitch.

Bushey, a freshman, was on the receiving end of a Crawford assist in the second half that resulted in a much-needed insurance score.

“Both Ashlyn and Kelsie were marked tight the whole game,” said Freeto. “They did a great job of taking from one to sometimes three defenders to the wing or back corners. When they beat their defenders with the ball, they were able to dish to the middle where Amanda and Charlotte were waiting.”

The narrow 2-0 triumph at Orcas allowed La Conner to remain unbeaten in league standings and assure the Lady Braves outright control of the conference crown.

La Conner was slated to close

By Bill Reynolds Hard work is paying dividends for the young La Conner High volleyball team, whose net worth continues to rise as the Lady Braves eye another potential deep playoff run.

Even as La Conner clinched a league championship last week for the umpteenth straight time, downing both Friday Harbor and Orcas, coach Suzanne Marble’s charges squared off against larger schools in an all-day tournament at Anacortes.

The Braves placed second in the tourney’s Silver Division, splitting sets in pool play with Mountlake Terrace and Oak Harbor while losing to Sehome.

The Lady Braves then bested Marysville Getchell and fell to Oak Harbor in the bracket round.

“Overall,” Marble said afterward, “it was a good day for us to face some pretty tough competition to get us ready for post-season.”

Kelley McClung paced the Lady Braves, who were scheduled to close out regular season play late Tuesday against Concrete, with 83 assists, nine kills, four blocks, four aces, and 23 digs at Anacortes.

Not bad for a day’s work.

Especially when you consider McClung and her teammates had won the hard-fought Friday Harbor and Orcas matches earlier in the week.

“Our serving for the day,” said Marble, “was 93 percent. “That’s a goal we’ve been working to reach. So I’m pleased with the competition and look forward to yet another great week of volleyball.”

There were plenty of reasons, in addition to McClung’s play, for such optimism.

Katie Novak (32), Taysha

James (21), Aubrey Stewart (21), and Nicole Henricksen (16) each finished in double-digit kills in the Anacortes tourney.

Carly Anderson delivered six aces and recorded 72 digs while receiving serves in nearly flawless fashion.

Henricksen (36) and Olivia Hedlund (24) combined for 60 digs, while Emma Christianson — recently returned from offseason ankle surgery — chipped in seven kills.

That nucleus was equally effective against both the Lady Wolverines and Lady Vikings.

La Conner defeated Friday Harbor in straight sets, with McClung’s 28 assists helping set the tone from the get-go.

The Lady Braves, despite a relatively subpar serving night, prevailed 25-19, 25-18, 25-15.

“Friday Harbor is a muchimproved team,” Marble acknowledged, “and really came out firing. Kelley, though, did a nice job of running the offense.”

Novak (14) and Henricksen (11) posted double-figures in kills, with Novak also contributing eight service aces.

Stewart and James were again strong on the front line, registering eight and five kills, respectively.

Anderson and Hedlund led the La Conner defensive effort.

Anderson had 21 digs, while Hedlund logged another 17 for the Lady Braves. Hedlund also finished with a pair of service aces.

Orcas, meanwhile, extended La Conner to four sets before falling 25-14, 23-25, 25-23, 25-8 to the Lady Braves.

McClung, no surprise, filled the stat sheet.

The LCHS junior was a perfect 17-of-17 from the service stripe with 30 assists, five kills, and

three assists.

Stewart (9), James (6), and Novak (5) teamed for 20 kills as the Lady Braves were solid at the net.

Stewart added four blocks to the La Conner cause.

Anderson (34), Christianson (18), and Hedlund (14) led the Lady Braves in digs.

Christianson, who played a fine all-around match, also had five kills and five aces.

“Offensively,” Marble conceded, “it wasn’t our best showing. We made way too many unforced hitting errors that helped Orcas in the second and third sets. Plus Orcas really stepped it up on defense in those sets and gave us a big battle.”

But if nothing else, this is a youthful Lady Braves squad that’s already plenty battletested.

And, in what bodes well for the future, La Conner has thus far passed most of those tests with flying colors.

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Oct. 26 through Nov. 1 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Fruit Salad, Milk, Juice.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Pepperoni Pizza, Caesar Salad, Peaches, Milk, Juice.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Turkey Gravy, Mashed Local Spuds, Whole Grain Biscuits, Applesauce, Milk, Juice.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Crispy Lizard Gizzards, BooBerry Belch, Marinated Maggot Tails.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Baked Potatoes, Taco Topping, Whole Grain Rolls, Bananas, Milk, Juice.

Lady Braves zero in on solo league soccer crown

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AMAZING FEET – La Conner’s Sammie Mesman has hit the ground running – and kicking – since her recent return from knee surgery. Mesman, above, and the Lady Braves clinched an outright league championship last week with back-to-back shutout wins over Friday Harbor and Orcas. La Conner next faces Crosspoint in a Nov. 10 Bi-District match at Sammamish.

– Photo by Karla Reynolds

FUTBOL ACTION – The La Conner boys’ soccer team put up football numbers last week in a 14-1 triumph over Lopez. The Braves also edged Cedar Park to win two of three matches as part of a busy slate that saw La Conner play three times in five days. La Conner was scheduled back in action late Tuesday at home opposite Grace Academy. That’s La Conner’s Mitchell Roth delivering a pass on the above play, while teammates Tanner Cyr and Scott Gregory look on.

– Photo by Karla Reynolds

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COMING UP

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.

Saturday Oct 27

10 a.m. to noon – Bat Cave Hike: For all ages. Come to the woods and enjoy the annual bat cave exploration.

Free. Meet at the Little Cranberry Lake parking lot on the north end of the lake.

No pets, please. For info, contact Denise

Crowe or Jean Andrich at 293-3725. Or visit www.friendsoftheacfl.org.

10 a.m. – Special Needs Intuition: This conversation session focuses on intuitive communication for those with special needs and their families and caregivers. Free. Skagit Valley Food Coop. Room 309. For info: http:// skagitfoodcoop.com/ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Haunted Depot: Daytime Family Haunt at Anacortes Depot, 7th St. & R Ave. For ages 6 & up.

Also “Frightening Scare Your Pants Off Haunt” from 6 to 10 p.m. for older students & brave souls. $5 at the door ($1 off with Food Bank item). For info (360) 293-7922 or www.anacortesfarmersmarket.org 7 p.m. – Free Movie: “Heist,” a documentary that reveals who is dismantling the American dream. At the Burlington Library at 820 E. Washington St. Sponsored by Skagit MoveOn & Living Democracy. For info call Jeff Cox, (360) 424-4264.

Sunday Oct 28

10:30 a.m. – Rev. Suzi Schadle, founder of the Center for Spiritual Living, speaks on “Riches of Appreciation and Gratefullness” at the Center for Spiritual Living in Anacortes at 1013 5th Street. Followed by Halloween potluck.

For info, call 360-293-4029.

Monday Oct 29

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.–The New 3Rs for Teens: Workshop for parents of middle & high school students who are looking for help communicating with their teens. Free.

Skagit Valley Food Coop. Room 309. For info: http://skagitfoodcoop.com/

Tuesday Oct 30

12:30 to 2 p.m. – Medicare updates: SHIBA representative Romonda Sosa will bring you up to date on Medicare

enrollment, changes & supplemental health insurance plans. At La Conner Senior Center.

12:30 – Joint Replacement Class: Learn how to transition back to your independent lifestyle after surgery at Island Hospital. Free. 1211 24th St. Anacortes. Registration required; call (360) 299-4204.

Wednesday Oct 31

Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin contest! – LaCrema Coffee on Morris Street will hold a Halloween drawing for prizes for kids 5 to 17 years old who bring in their carved pumpkins.

3:30 p.m. – Parade & Trick-or-treat: About 350 little ghoulies from La Conner Elementary School will parade through town in their Halloween finest and then trick-or-treat at businesses on the way back.

5 to 7 p.m. – Halloween Party: The community Halloween Party offers spooktacular fun for local kids at the old gym at La Conner Elementary School.

Friday Nov 2

Friday Nov 9

10 a.m. to noon – Senior/Adult Hike: Walk the Little Beaver Pond loop and view the wonderful winter waterfowl.

Meet at the end of 29th St., west off of D Ave. For info: call Denise Crowe or Jean Andrich at 293-3725 or visit 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.

6:30 p.m. – Wildlife Talk: “Bears to Barnacles: Incredible animals of the Salish Sea” at Anacortes Public Library.

With Dr. Joe Gaydos, chief scientist of the SeaDoc Society. Free. Info on this Trail Tales program at http://skagitbeaches. org

HELP OUT

CALLING ALL CRAFTERS: The La Conner Kiwanis is hosting a Holiday Bazaar, and vendors who sell hand-crafted items are needed. 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).

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Holiday Bazaar: Annual Eastern Star event includes bake sale & lunch. Table rental for $15.

Byinfo: Samantha Weaver Vendor reservation & bazaar Linda BILLIKEN LADIES: La Conner’s Billiken Miller, 360-428-5672. Proceeds provide funds to donate to our charities. Mount Ladies meet at noon the second Monday of • InMasonic this season of bitter span is Contact popularly known each month.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your honesty continues to impress everyone who needs reassurance about a project. But be careful you don’t lose patience with those who are still not ready to act.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Pushing others too hard to do things your way could cause resentment and raise more doubts. Instead, take more time to explain why your methods will work.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more considerate of those close to you before making a decision that could have a serious effect on their lives. Explain your intentions and ask for their advice.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might have to defend a workplace decision you plan to make. Colleagues might back you up on this, but it’s the facts that will ultimately win the day for you. Good luck.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The Big Cat’s co-workers might not be doing enough to help get that project finished.

Your roars might stir things up, but gentle purrr-suasion will prove to be more effective.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone you care for needs help with a problem. Give it lovingly and without judging the situation. Whatever you feel you should know will be revealed later.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) While you’re to be admired for how you handled recent workplace problems, be careful not to

react the same way to a new situation until all the facts are in.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Rely on your keen instincts as well as the facts at hand when dealing with a troubling situation.

Be patient. Take things one step at a time as you work through it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your curiosity leads you to ask questions. However, the answers might not be what you hoped to hear. Don’t reject them without checking them out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Be careful not to tackle a problem without sufficient facts.

Even sure-footed Goats need to know where they’ll land before leaping off a mountain path.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Appearances can be deceiving. You need to do more investigating before investing your time, let alone your money, in something that might have some hidden flaws.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your recent stand on an issue could make you the focus of more attention than you would like. But you’ll regain your privacy, as well as more time with loved ones by week’s end.

BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a good friend and a trusted confidante. You would be a wonderful teacher or a respected member of the clergy. © 2012 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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By Anita Guillen Standing on a corn field a lonely dilapidated scare crow somber the view his shirt sleeves fluttering in the wind his patchy pants hung to the ground holding his tattered hat in one hand as if taking a bow.

Around him a flock of boisterous crows were flying up and down like waves in a turbulent sea.

But there the dry corn stalks had no more fear from the marauder crows to peck at their ears.

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LA CONNER SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR Tues., October 30 104 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.

• 1 - 2: Sign up for the Kiwanis Craft Fair in Dec. • 12:30 - 2: Medicare Help from SHIBA volunteers. Sign up for changes in this new enrollment period. Bring questions.

• 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

La Conner Regional Library meets the third Monday of each month at 9 a.m. at the La Conner Retirement Inn. LIONS CLUB: Burlington Lions meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the Farmhouse Inn on La Conner Whitney Rd. Call Rock White at 755-1362 or Jerry Hedbom at 757-0107.

LIONS CLUB: Mount Vernon Lions meet at 7 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant located at 300 East College Way, in Mount Vernon. For information call Robert Foster at 424-1888.

SEA SCOUTS: La Conner Sea Scouts meet every Tuesday for sailing at 5 p.m. at Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, Dock D-41.

Call Skipper Jim Taylor for more information 360-299-9040.

SEWING GUILD: The La Conner Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild meets monthly. For information call Gale Thomas, 466-2027, or Sue Donaldson, 466-3032.

SOROPTIMISTS: The La Conner Soroptimist International club meets 5:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the Swinomish Yacht Club, 310 N. First St., La Conner. For club information, please contact President Ellie Baugh at 360-420-9448.

SURFACE DESIGN ASSOCIATION: The new Surface Design Association of Skagit and Whatcom counties meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month at the Gail Harker Creative Studies Center, 12636 Chilberg Road, La Conner. Everyone interested in fiber or textile arts is welcome.

For information call Diane S. Learmonth at 360-588-8594 or Susan Lenarz at 360422-8187.

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Could I resist a ticket to see Bob Dylan in Seattle?

The first time I saw him in person was at Hudson’s, an Army-Navy store in Manhattan, in 1969. It was a very casual place, and people just tried on clothes in the aisles.

I was trying on a pair of pants and looked up, and there was Bob Dylan trying on a khaki coat 10 feet away from me. His look first said, “Are you kidding me?” and then, “Please don’t approach,” and so I didn’t.

I’d heard over the years that he had lost much of his voice, and he wasn’t exactly a crooner to begin with, although I thought his voice was perfectly matched to his anti-war and social activist message. He usually wasn’t singing about pretty things.

So I was going to pass on this concert. Then I heard he was playing with Mark Knopfler, who is my favorite all-time rockand-roll rock guitar player. And then someone offered me a ticket at the last minute, and after all, Dylan is the poet laureate for many baby boomers.

The seat wasn’t great — twothirds of the way away from the stage in the massive Key Arena, two-thirds of the way up from the floor, as well. If you held your thumb and forefinger an eighth of an inch apart, that’s actually how big Mark Knopfler was from my vantage.

Lately, every concert I’ve been to in a big arena has huge screens, so you can see what the performers actually look like, but there were none on this night. I thought that was strange, and I was very sorry I didn’t bring my binoculars.

Knopfler was great. Once the vocalist and lead guitarist for Dire Straits, he has successfully evolved into a mellow folk rocker, his music influenced by his Irish folk songs as well as American country music. His duet album with Emmylou Harris is one of my favorites.

Knopfler was warm and friendly to the crowd and extremely generous with his band, stepping back and giving each one of them a showcase solo. I was expecting that he would stay on and play at least one song with Dylan — my ticket said Bob Dylan with Mark Knopfler — and I was really looking forward to that duo.

There was an intermission, and the set was totally changed over for Dylan’s band. The lights were dimmed and Dylan came out. No sign of Mark Knopfler.

I have no idea what Dylan looked like because there were no spotlights. Luckily no crimes were committed on that stage, because I wouldn’t have been a very good witness.

I could tell that Dylan was hopping around from place to place, but I couldn’t tell what instrument he was playing. When I heard the harmonica, I assumed he was playing it, but he could have been playing a bassoon. His

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9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Holiday Bazaar: Annual Eastern Star event includes bake sale & lunch. Table rental for $15.

Vendor reservation & bazaar info: Linda Miller, 360-428-5672. Proceeds provide funds to our charities.

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. to 3 p.m. – Holiday Open House & Art’s Alive: At Christianson’s Nursery. Highlights include local artists, inspiring classes, live music, artisan cheese tasting, and fresh apple cider. 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon. For info: 466-3821 or www. christiansonsnursery.com Noon to 4 p.m. – Art’s Alive! Art exhibit opens at Maple Hall.

7:30 p.m. – Art’s Alive! concert: The La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents the Bottom Line Duo at Maple Hall. Admission $15 to $17.

in the Garfield Masonic Hall behind the Methodist Church on S. 2nd Street on the hill. All are welcome: those who need groceries and those with food to share.

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band was at the back of the stage, faceless and nameless.

His voice was way deeper and more hoarse than I remembered.

He made Leonard Cohen sound like Joan Baez. I’m guessing that is what Moammar Quaddafi sounded like singing in the shower.

To be fair, there were some reverential fans there who cheered his every move. They were either smoking something, or they were just happy to be in the presence of a legend.

After two songs, people started streaming out. I stayed for a few more songs. He basically used the same melody for every song and was singing in a three-note range, but every once in awhile, I could make out a familiar classic lyric, like, “The times they-are-achanging.”

There is a cool app on my smart phone, Shazam, that will identify the name of a song. If you’re walking through Best Buy, and you hear a song that sounds familiar, but you can’t remember the title or the artist, you just take out Shazam, hit a button and within seconds it magically fills you in.

But Bob Dylan stumped Shazam on that Saturday night.

Highway 61 Revisted, Tangled Up In Blue, these are some of the great songs of my youth, but Shazam couldn’t find the melody or make out the lyrics.

I gave up after about six songs and squeezed out of my aisle and headed for my car and the long ride home to La Conner. The same thought kept nagging at me as I drove home: why would one of the most iconic figures of my generation want to be remembered this way.

He obviously didn’t want anyone to see his face, which is why the lights were so dim and there were no Jumbotron closeups. Maybe his voice is getting worse as his tour goes on, and he didn’t want to cancel.

I can say for certain that he doesn’t need the money. He is extremely wealthy and probably has made even more money as a songwriter than as a performer.

My guess is that no matter how much success you’ve had, you still want to get up in front of that adoring crowd. So I can understand what was in it for him. I just can’t understand what he thought was in it for us.

For my part, I’ll choose to remember him for the astonished look on his face when he saw me in my underpants at Hudson’s in 1969.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF SKAGIT In the Matter of the Estate of DAVID N. BORDEN, Deceased.

NO. 12-4-00322-0 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed 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 on or mailing to the personal representative 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: October 10, 2012 JUDY COFFMAN, Personal Representative of the Estate of DAVID N. BORDEN, deceased, 1500A E COLLEGE WAY,#554, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 10, 17, 24, 2012

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of BENNY (“BEN”) L. SHORT, Deceased.

No. 12-4-00326-2 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 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: October 24, 2012.

DOROTHY O. SHORT Personal Representative SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC By: JOHN T. BURKE, WSBA #37952 Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 336 227 Freeway Drive, Suite B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate Of FRANCIS F. GARMANN, Deceased.

Cause No. 12-4-05597-9 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Co-Personal Representative (hereinafter, “PR”) named below have been appointed as PR 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 on or mailing to PR or the PR’s attorney of record at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) thirty days after the PR served or mailed the notice of first publication as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); 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 Section 11 of this act and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.

Date of Filing: October 2, 2012 Date of First Publication: October 24, 2012 PR: KENNETH L. GARMANN and JODI L. GARMANN-RIVIERA Attorney: SANDRA CAIRNS WSBA No. 42064 Attorneys for PR Address for mailing or service below: Carson & Noel, PLLC 20 Sixth Avenue NE Issaquah, WA 98027 Phone: (425) 837-4717 Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT In the Matter of the Estate of PATRICIA J. THOMAS, Deceased.

Case No. 12 4 00350 5 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.30 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: 10/10/2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 10/17/2012 Russell E. Jensen 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 17, 24 and 31, 2012.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF YAKIMA JUVENILE DIVISION In re the Welfare of DAIJAMAY TANGUMA D.O.B. 06/28/2012 Minor Child.

Case No.: 12-7-00395-2 NOTICE AND SUMMONS

BY PUBLICATION TO: NOE TANGUMA, Alleged Father and an Unknown Biological Father or anyone else claiming a paternal interest in the child who has not already appeared in this matter.

A Dependency Petition was filed on July 3, 2012; A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: November 8, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Yakima County Superior Court, Juvenile Division, 1728 Jerome Avenue, Yakima, WA 98902.

YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.030(6). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at (509) 2256500. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to 2nd day of October, 2012 Kim Eaton, Yakima County Clerk By: Kathi S. Carter Deputy Clerk Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 10, 17 and 24, 2012.

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THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY In The Matter of the Estate of RAMONA J. HOFFMAN, Deceased NO. 12-4-05708-4 SEA NOTICE TO CREDITORS The personal representative named below has been appointed 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 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. 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 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: October 24, 2012 Personal Representative: Cheryl J. Brady Attorney of for the personal representative: Melanie Shaffer Address for Mailing or Service: 3513 45th Street, Ste 2E, Seattle, WA 98105. (206) 405-3240 Dated this 17th day of October, 2012.

By: The Law Office of Larry A. Jones By: Melanie Shaffer, WSBA #38990 Attorney for Personal Representative Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SKAGIT CASCADE RIVER COMMUNITY CLUB, Inc., a Washington nonprofit corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

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Cause No. 12-2-00206-4 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To: MICHAEL SMITH & BELEN D. SMITH, h/w, Judgment Debtors The Superior Court of Skagit County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Skagit County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Number: P64004 / 3873-000-131-0000 Legal Description: Lot 131, “Cascade River Park Div. No. 3”, as per plat recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, pages 22-24 inclusive, records of Skagit County, Washington.

The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:30 AM Date: Friday, November 16, 2012 Place: Skagit County Courthouse, Mount Vernon, Washington.

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $4,610.60, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date.

For the exact amount, contact the sheriff at the address stated below.

Dated this 26th day of September, 2012.

Will Reichardt, Sheriff By: Amy L. Stoddard, Civil Assistant Skagit County Sheriff’s Office 600 South Third Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-419-3436 Published in La Conner Weekly News, October 17, 24, 31 and November 7, 2012.

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By Samantha Weaver • In this season of bitter partisan rivalries, it would be well to remember the following sage observation: “Do not trust to the cheering, for those persons would cheer just as much if you and I were going to be hanged.” The man who first made that observation was Lord Protector of England Oliver Cromwell, considered by some to be a hero of liberty, by others to be a regicidal dictator. He died in 1658, probably from septicemia. He was so reviled that, three years later, he body was exhumed so that he could be posthumously executed, his body thrown into a pit and his head displayed on a pole outside Westminster Hall.

• Those who study such things say that if all the gold in the world were combined in one lump, it would result in a cube that measures 20 yards on each side.

• If you’re planning a trip to Lima, Peru, you might want to add Puente de Piedra to your sightseeing list.

Though the Spanish name means “Bridge of Stone,”

the span is popularly known as the Bridge of Eggs. Legend has it that in 1608, the builders the used the whites of 10,000 seabird eggs in the mortar that holds the stones together.

• Pumpkins are native to the Americas, not Europe.

This is why the original jack-o’-lantern was a turnip.

• What do the words “obscene,” “tranquil,” “mediate,” “catastrophe,” “dire,” “critical,” “vast” and “apostrophe” have in common? All of them appeared in print for the first time in the works of William Shakespeare.

• If you’re contemplating a move to Corpus Christi, Texas, be sure to keep in mind that in that town, it’s illegal to raise alligators in your home. *** Thought for the Day: “One fool can ask more questions in a minute than 12 wise men can answer in an hour.” — Vladimir Lenin © 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.

earning a post-graduate master’s or doctorate degree. Soroptimists or immediate family members are not eligible to apply for this award. This award has a Dec. 15 deadline.

If you or someone you know fits the criteria for one of these awards, please visit the Soroptimist International of La Conner website at www. silaconner.com and click on the Awards and Scholarship link.

College receives grant

Skagit Valley College has been awarded a $243,587 grant through the National Science Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture Education. The money, which is to be released over the next three years, will fund a program to increase the number of sustainable urban and small farm agriculture technicians to meet current and projected workforce demands for food production in the Puget Sound region.

With a partnership between Skagit Valley College, Viva Farms of Burlington, and the Washington State University Extension, local students will have the opportunity to access farm internships, farm work, and even begin their own small-scale operation at Viva Farms when ready.

For information about sustainable agriculture education offered through Skagit Valley College, contact Laura Cailloux, Dean of Workforce Education, at (360) 416-7729 or email laura,cailloux@skagit.edu.

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three special monetary awards: The Violet Richardson Award recognizes women between the ages of 14 and 17, who make the community and world a better place through their volunteer efforts. Volunteer programs that benefit women and children are of particular interest. The application deadline for this award is Dec. 1.

The Women’s Opportunity Award provides women who are the primary wage earners for their families with financial resources to help attain a higher education or additional job skills and training. The award can help with tuition, books, childcare, any other education related Award applicants sought or expense. The application due

By Marilyn Olson date for this award is Dec. 15.

Soroptimist International of La The Fellowship Award is Conner, a non-profit organization presented to a woman living in dedicated to helping women and the Northwestern Region, who Skagit Habitat for Humanity will hold an orientation for families who would like to apply for a home to be built through the program on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Burlington Library, 820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington.

Registration is at 2 p.m., and the program will start at 2:30 p.m.

The Habitat for Humanity organization is seeking two families who would like to own a home. The 90-minute presentation will explain how to qualify and offer the only chance this year to pick up an application. Veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information, visit www. skagithabitat.com.

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out league play last night, Oct. 23, at home opposite Concrete.

La Conner is now idle until a Nov. 10 Bi-District showdown with Crosspoint in Sammamish.

The two programs are well familiar with one another.

Crosspoint downed La Conner at last year’s State Tournament, with the Lady Braves returning the favor with a 3-2 regular season triumph earlier this fall.

“Crosspoint is a small and young team,” said Freeto, “but they’re very competitive, quick, and fast. We’re already referring to this as our ‘do or die’ match.”

The reason being a win will send La Conner to the State tourney’s Final Four.

But a loss would bring to a close one of the Lady Braves’ most successful seasons ever.

“It’s been awhile since we’ve had the league championship all to ourselves,” Freeto explained. “So this is a big, big title for our seniors who have given so much to the program over the past four years.”

Freeto will let her charges briefly rest on their much deserved laurels, but then it will be back to business over the next two weeks.

“We’re going to be training like it’s pre-season,” she said, “and putting in extra effort and hours in order to prepare for the biggest match of our season thus far.”

In related La Conner High girls’ soccer news: In the only down note of an otherwise superb week for the Lady Braves, freshman Antonia Benettie sustained a pulled hamstring at Orcas. She should benefit, however, from the team’s extended layoff — in terms of game action — between now and Bi-District.

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Aqiimuk’s Kitchen

By Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. Far too many times, I made the mistake of adding too much mustard to my potato salads, until I recently remembered that my mother, Dorothy Marie, used Coleman’s Dry Mustard.

I couldn’t resist bringing back a small tin and a tube while shopping in Salzburg, Austria. There, as any exploring tourist will do, I happened upon the English Shop and stopped in to bring back gifts for our British La Conner friends, Mary Evitt and Jean Wedin – tea for Jean and shortbread cookies for Mary (http://www.englishshop.at/english).

Potato Salad

Ingredients 5 to 6 whole potatoes, white or red 5 eggs Dill pickles Dill pickle juice Radish Onion Mayonnaise Mustard – Coleman’s powder Salt

Preparation Day 1: Wash and boil whole medium-size potatoes in salted water until done but not mushy. Drain water and immediately chill with cold water and ice – I used a frozen bottle of water added to cold water. Drain and refrigerate until next day. Hard boil the eggs and refrigerate until next day.

Day 2: Peel potatoes and eggs and cut into bite-size pieces. Add and mix gently: Ÿ cup dill pickle juice, one diced dill pickle, Ÿ diced onion, ½ diced radish, ž cup mayonnaise (I use a healthy olive oil based mayonnaise), ½ tsp. dry Coleman’s Mustard. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Substitutions or additions: chopped celery, celery seed, sweet pickles, dijon or yellow mustard, sour cream. Garnish with paprika, serve chilled.

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Wednesday Oct 17

8:06 a.m.: Hang-up – Received a 911 hang-up call from La Conner School District phones, again no problems reported.

6:19 p.m.: Stray – A resident in the 15000 block of Fir Island Rd. near Conway found a pit-bull dog. Animal control responded and handled the situation. Owners are unknown at this time.

6:41 p.m.: Mystery man – A clerk at the Rexville Grocery Store reported an elderly man who came into the business and was acting confused. The man asked the clerk where his cousin was and was unsure of what county he was in. The man left before deputies arrived, and they were unable to locate him.

Thursday Oct 18

9:15 p.m.: Dock hopping – A tribal boat was reported to be moving from one public dock to another in La Conner,

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ing the upper limit to age 37, increasing the number of draftees. During the first draft in 1940, 50 percent were rejected for health reasons and 20 percent of those who registered were illiterate. • On Nov. 8, 1951, Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is voted the American League’s most valuable player for the first time in his career. He went on to be the league MVP twice more, in 1954 and 1955. • On Nov. 9, 1965, the biggest power failure in U.S. history occurs as all of New York state, and parts of seven neighboring states and eastern Canada are plunged into darkness. The blackout during the evening rush hour trapped 800,000 people in New York’s subways and stranded thousands more in office buildings and elevators. • On Nov. 6, 1977, the earthen Toccoa Falls Dam in northeastern Georgia gives way, and 39 people die in the resulting flood. A volunteer fireman had inspected the dam and found everything in order just hours before it suddenly failed, sending water approaching speeds of 120 mph thundering down the canyon and creek.

Tuesday Oct 16

2:00 a.m.: Blow hards – High winds were blamed for a false residential alarm on Fir Island.

3:09 p.m.: Hang-up – La Conner School District reported to deputies that there was no problem at the schools, and they would check the phone system, after 911 received a hang-up call from the school district.

mooring illegally, and selling bait. Deputies called the owner of the vessel and warned him about the complaint. Tribal fisheries have also been advised of the situation.

1:25 p.m.: Domestic dispute – Deputies responded to a domestic dispute between a man and woman in the 900 block of Maple Ave. in La Conner.

When officers found the woman walking down the street, she would not give the man’s name, and only told them that he had already left. No arrests were made.

Sunday Oct 21

4:08 a.m.: Alarmed – Officers found a bartender closing up at the Conway Pub and Eatery, when they responded to an active alarm.

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Monday Oct 22

8:22 a.m.: Animal call – A call came in for an animal problem on Morris Street. No other information available.

Our food banks need volunteer drivers to deliver boxes of food to our community. If you can help, please phone Arin at (360) 333-3773.

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Saturday Oct 20

1:41 a.m.: Bar fight – Deputies were called to a local watering hole on Morris St. in La Conner for a fight. Three of the suspects involved were still at the business when officers arrived.

The only noticeable injury was a fat lip. The individuals involved all refused to press charges.

One of the suspects with an outstanding warrant was booked and released by the deputy due to over-crowding at the jail.

5:55 p.m.: 911 hang-up – Deputies checked the area near the public restrooms in the 600 block of First Street, after they received a hang-up call from that location. No problems were discovered.

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• On Nov. 7, 1776, Congress chooses Richard Bache to succeed his father-in-law, Benjamin Franklin, as postmaster general. Franklin invested nearly 40 years in the establishment of a reliable system of delivering mail. He was fired in 1774 for opening and publishing Massachusetts Royal Governor Thomas Hutchinson’s correspondence. • On Nov. 5, 1895, Rochester, N.Y., patent attorney George Selden wins U.S. Patent No. 549,160 for an “improved road engineâ€? powered by a “liquid-hydrocarbon engine of the compression type.â€? With that, as far as the government was concerned, George Selden had invented the car — though he had never built a single one. • On Nov. 10, 1928, the first installment of “All Quiet on the Western Front,â€?

Erich Maria Remarque’s acclaimed novel of World War I, is first published in serial form. Remarque’s realistic depiction of trench warfare from the perspective of young soldiers was eventually translated into more than 20 languages. • On Nov. 11, 1942, Congress approves lowering the draft age to 18 and rais-

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