October 31, 2012

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LA CONNER WEEKLY NEWS VOL. 5 • NO. 28

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Schools study big campus upgrades

By Sandy Stokes La Conner School District is considering a proposal to reconfigure its campus with an estimated $23 million in renovations.

A citizens committee that has been meeting last summer worked out a plan that includes demolishing portions of the elementary school and rebuilding it to become the new middle school. The elementary school would then be moved across the street to the existing middle school campus.

If the proposal moves forward, voters will be asked to consider a new school bond measure in February.

District Superintendent Tim Bruce said the committee determined that renovating the elementary school to give students state-of-the-art classrooms would be too costly, since portions of the building would take more money to fix than to replace.

Also, in building new facilities, the district would be eligible for state funding to help with the cost.

A total of about $17 million in new construction would turn the existing elementary school into a middle school for seventh and eighth grades, keeping the older kids all on the same side of the street.

Converting the existing middle school for the elementary students would require about $4.6 million in additions and upgrades, the committee estimated.

The campus reconfiguration would put students in grades kindergarten through six in the old middle school campus on the west side of 6th Street, with grades seven through 12 on the east side.

The middle and high schools presently share a principal and also share a cafeteria, with the high school kids walking across the street at lunch time to the

middle school’s multi-purpose gym and cafeteria.

The north end of the existing elementary school, built in 1950 and 1965, would be demolished.

A new multi-purpose gym and cafeteria, like the one at the present middle school, would be built in its place to serve the students in grades 7 through 12.

Also, the best portions of the existing elementary school, including the historic part, will be renovated into state-of-theart classrooms for seventh- and eighth-graders, Bruce said.

But the old elementary school gym, which has become terribly expensive to maintain, should be demolished, the committee decided.

In addition to reconfiguring the elementary and middle schools, the plan calls for several other upgrades, including replacing the football field lighting, resurfacing the athletic field track, and upgrades to the historic (Continued on Page 7)

ART’S

2012

celebrating 28 years

Friday: Exhibits open during day at Maple Hall, downtown Art Walk all day, evening art show and reception at La Conner Retirement Inn, evening concert at Maple Hall.

Saturday: Exhibits open during day at Maple Hall, Art’s Alive! evening reception at Maple Hall.

AUTUMN SPLENDOR – October skies, an antique tractor and fall’s bounty combine in a display of seasonal beauty at Hedlin Family Farm’s little produce stand near the roundabout in La Conner.

– Photo by Kirsten Morse

Code enforcement job axed

By Sandy Stokes On a 3-2 vote, La Conner Town Council has eliminated the Code Enforcement Officer position effective on Jan. 1.

Councilmember Stuart Welch introduced the idea to cut the position, which is currently held

by Bill Stokes, who is married to the editor and co-owner of this newspaper.

“If you look at the revenues code enforcement brings in, like $1,200 in tickets,” Welch said at last week’s council meeting, “I just think that’s not a necessary position, myself.”

Along with council members Cindy Tracey and Dan O’Donnell, Welch voted in June to cut the town’s parking fines in half

— further reducing any potential revenue from traffic fines. Now, a motorist who parks backward or on the sidewalk or blocks a driveway can do so all day for $12.50.

At last week’s meeting, Town Administrator John Doyle told Welch that code enforcement is “not to generate revenue… code enforcement is to make sure we get compliance.”

And town officials noted that since there have been fewer citations issued in recent years, it is evidence that code enforcement has been successful.

Nevertheless, the threemember council majority — Welch, Tracey and O’Donnell — cut Stokes’ job.

Tracey, who has been embattled recently over a code change proposal that would allow her bed and breakfast businesses to have absentee owners, said she was upset because Stokes shut down a bakery on its first day in business last spring.

Doyle said, “The action was appropriate.” The eatery did not have its certifications in order.

“I reviewed that with Bill. He didn’t do it on his own,” Doyle said.

Besides working part time as the town’s code enforcement officer, Stokes is chair of the Planning Commission, an all-volunteer advisory body that in August decided not to recommend a change to the bed and breakfast code.

In September, the three-

person council majority sent the proposal back to the commission for reconsideration — a public hearing on the bed and breakfast issue is scheduled before the Planning Commission at 6 p.m. next Tuesday.

Welch supported the code change, which came up after Tracey and her husband moved out of Katy’s Inn, which put the business out of compliance with town codes that require the nightly rental business to be owner-occupied to prevent commercial encroachment into the residential zone.

The code enforcement elimination plan bubbled up at council meetings several times since Welch first brought it up last November — most notably on May 8, after an email and letter, written by O’Donnell, circulated among the council in what appeared to be an attempt to reach a consensus outside a public hearing, which is illegal under state open meeting laws.

On May 8, when O’Donnell asked to have the code enforcement position placed on the agenda, Hayes told the council members that since they had apparently acted outside a public meeting to reach a consensus, they could not bring it up again.

Town officials say La Conner has had a code enforcement officer since 1997. Stokes was hired for the job in April 2007.

The position is part-time and has no health insurance benefits.

In 2012 the budget for the

position was $19,800 and set to go up to $20,400 next year.

On Oct. 23, on a motion recited by O’Donnell, seconded

by Welch and passed with a third vote from Tracey, the code enforcement officer was eliminated.

O’Donnell’s motion also stated that the town will hire an animal control officer for $8,000 a year and that all code enforcement duties will fall to the town planner, in this case, Doyle.

Council members Jacques Brunisholz and John Leaver both voted no.

“I’m really happy I don’t have to enforce any codes,” Councilmember Brunisholz said.

“It turns out, we do need code enforcement.”

Brunisholz said it would be inappropriate to ask the town planner to do things like go to the town’s skateboard park in response to a complaint about kids smoking cigarettes.

Also, he said, “It’s not a very pleasant job to tell people they’re breaking the rules.”

Several years ago the planning director position was eliminated to save the town money, and Town Administrator Doyle has been doing two jobs.

Hayes admonished Welch, Tracey and O’Donnell for expecting Doyle, whom Hayes said is a long-term, dedicated employee who is salaried and works more than full time, to take on yet more duties.

‘Corporate personhood’ issue back in town

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$500,000

Football Field Lighting Upgrade Energy Management System Resurface Existing Track

Auditorium Building Improvements

$360,000

Replace HVAC Fire Alarm Upgrades Replace Main Electrical Service

Convert Existing Middle School to K-6 Elementary School

$4,695,000

New East Addition - (2) General Use Classrooms New North Addition - (2) General Use Classrooms and (2) Resource Classrooms Existing Classroom Minor Modernization Covered Playshed Playfield Modifications 1995 HVAC Upgrade 1999 HVAC Upgrade Fire Alarm Upgrades Hot Water Heater Replacement

Convert Existing Elementary to 7-12 Middle / High School

$17,082,000

New Addition (Including: Gymnasium, Fitness Center, Stage, Boys & Girls Locker Rooms, Warming Kitchen & Satellite Administration Office) Existing Classroom Modernization Selective Demolition Site Improvements

Selected Upgrades at Existing High School Anticipated OPSI Matching Funds Bond Contingency

$500,000 -$2,800,000 $356,000

TOTAL BOND

Source: La Conner School District

$20,693,000

By Sandy Stokes Two La Conner Town Council members clashed with the mayor when they pushed to put an ordinance on an agenda that would be in violation of federal law.

For the third time, council member Dan O’Donnell, tried last week to introduce an ordinance that would outlaw political donations from corporations and businesses in La Conner.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that campaign expenditures by corporations and labor unions is a constitutional right. In June the court struck down a law passed in Montana similar to the one the La Conner politicians are trying to pass.

At the Oct. 23 meeting, council member Stuart Welch seconded O’Donnell’s motion to put the proposed ordinance on the Nov. 13 council agenda for discussion and a possible vote. “I am not going to put it on the agenda,” Mayor Ramon Hayes said.

The outcome of the fivemember council’s vote on whether to place the proposed ordinance

on the agenda was confusing, but it sounded like there were two in favor of the ordinance and at least one member refused to vote.

“If you’re not going to put it on the agenda, why vote,” council member Cindy Tracey said.

In September, the council passed a resolution calling for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to abolish “corporate personhood” to limit campaign donations. The resolution was essentially a political statement and was forwarded to state and federal elected officials.

But “it’s a violation of the law for you to vote on an ordinance,” Hayes said. He said he researched it with attorneys and the town’s insurance carrier.

Should the town defy federal law, it would have no insurance coverage should a lawsuit ensue, Hayes said.

Council member Jacques Brunisholz said he fully agrees in principal with the ordinance, which O’Donnell is promoting at the request of resident Terry Nelson.

However, Brunisholz said,

“The U.S. Supreme Court says if you pass something like that, you’re depriving somebody of their First Amendment rights... and I don’t have the balls for that.”

After the meeting, Hayes said he knows he can’t stop the council, but “I don’t have to participate in this ... Fulfilling a far-left wing agenda and doing it on the back of a small town is terribly reckless and irresponsible.”

Fall Back!

Pacific Standard Time returns at 2 a.m. Sunday as our clocks pick up the hour they lost in spring.

Setting the clock back one hour on Saturday night is proven to help avoid the risk of showing up early for church on Sunday.

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Nuggets from Norway

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Quilt fest a business boost

A big thank-you to the LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum board and volunteers plus congratulations on a hugely successful Quilt Fest 2012.

October 1-7 saw 2500+ quilters, art quilters, art to wear sewers with family and friends tromping through LaConner, enjoying Quilt Walk, lunching at the local restaurants, shopping in all the stores.

Many attend classes and all looked through the marvelous silent auction featuring wonderful

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items donated by LaConner and Anacortes stores. Â Many classrooms and over-night stays for teachers were donated by local hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast ops. Thank you to those donors.

For silent auction, retailers and individual donors gave an array of unique, beautiful giftware and services, displayed with business cards and information about the items. The retailer makes a connection with browsers and buyers, impresses the shopper with support of the museum and a preview of their wares. Museum volunteers being knowledgeable were able to answer questions about location and hours of operation.

Quilt Walk, a sister exhibit, this year featured a Quilting Guild from Spokane (annually the show changes). Volunteers from the La Conner quilt museum deliver a form which allows retailers to opt into Quilt Walk. A fee of $35 sets up the location to receive one or more quilts to display all of October. Volunteers deliver, hang the quilts, and collect the quilts and pack them and return them to the guild. No other effort or cost is required. The museum produces a free map of the Quilt Walk, and the retailer gets a special laminated sign for the window so interested patrons will come in and browse. It’s totally geared to bring patrons into the place of business. How nice!

Truly a win-win situation with only modest investment of an item for donation to the silent auction — no time, no space, no personnel.  For Quilt Walk, a small fee covers delivery, hanging, maps, signage, and pick-up of the quilts at the end.

Volunteers and staff of the museum provide the labor. What a great thing to have those visitors come through town and enjoy the beauty of our village and the wonderful scenery, to dine in our restaurants and shop delightful stores. How very much this means to us, retailers who are living with the erratic economic times we all are coping with, it’s hard to say.

To all the workers, volunteers, gang-pressed husbands, to the management and board of the LaConner Quilt & Textile Museum, a long and hearty thank you!

(We are looking forward to working with you on your next “pied piper project.�)

Janet Foster La Conner resident Owner, Skagit River Boutique

Church‌

By Mickey Bambrick We attend church regularly when we are in Norway, as well as when we are home in America.

I’ve noticed that the role of the church in each country is quite different.

In America, the church acts as a social safety net for many people. Most churches have benevolent funds in order to help the needy, both within their church and outside of it. They also support other programs that provide housing for the poor or feed the hungry.

Many pastors in America take on the role of counselors to help solve problems in marriages or family situations, and they put in far more hours than they ever get paid for. It couldn’t be more opposite in Norway.

Since the government provides abundantly more than a person could ever hope for or want, there are no real needs to be met in Norway. And since the Norwegians themselves would never admit they had a problem, they’d certainly never seek out the counsel of someone else, let alone their pastor.

A Pentecostal church we attend in Norway tries to meet the needs of the business community, rather than individuals, as their form of “outreach.�

Because there are no conference centers in our town, the church makes their building available for such things. It’s mutually beneficial, since they receive income from the events.

They also lease their parking lot during the week to a neighboring business, since parking is scarce.

This income stream takes pressure off members to donate money.

Another win-win scenario is that the church invites local artists to display their artwork in the church’s foyer and cafÊ for a few months at a time. They charge nothing to have it hanging on the walls, and if something sells, they take no profit.

They also benefit from having fresh, new artwork to look at, as Norwegians place a high value on original artwork.

The pastor of the church owns his own business and just works part-time at the church. He has a pool of people to draw from to give the Sunday morning sermons, so he’s not even tied to

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It’s a rare occasion that would find him at church afterhours — which is so the opposite of the pastors on staff at our church in America, where they give so much of their own time in serving their congregation.

Many people are drawn into a relationship with God during their darkest period, when they realize their needs are beyond their own abilities. The church in America often gives hope and practical help in those times.

In Norway, however, God is not where people turn in their most desperate hour because their government has taken over that job.

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SPORTS

Grace-ful Lady Braves win another league net title

MAKING A STAND – La Conner defender Jimmy Brooks stands up a Darrington ball carrier early in the Braves’ 41-6 home win Friday night at Whitaker Field. Brooks also carried three times for nine yards and blocked effectively in the backfield as the Braves remained unbeaten in league play.

– Photo by Lauren Reynolds

Braves defeat Darrington in memorable matchup

By Bill Reynolds There was no shortage of senior moments during La Conner High’s final regular season home football game.

And not all took place during Friday’s actual contest, nor are they soon to be forgotten.

Nearly overshadowed amidst a host of special onfield ceremonies was the Braves’ 41-6 league rout of Darrington, a triumph that kept La Conner unbeaten, 5-0, in conference play and improved the team’s overall ledger to 8-1.

But headlining the event was an emotional lighting of lanterns in memory of John DiMaggio, who had been a student at both schools, and whose death earlier this month stunned each of their communities.

Players wore helmets bearing blue and green stripes — primary colors of the respective schools — in honor of DiMaggio, many of whose family members were in attendance.

“I thought the players on both teams made it a special night the way they honored John,” La Conner head coach Johnny Lee said afterward. “I felt the lantern lighting ceremony during the pregame, the green and blue stripes on the helmets, and having both teams come out in their entirety during the coin toss was an amazing experience.”

“I haven’t been coaching that long,” said Lee, “but Friday was one of the most emotional times I can remember before a game.”

It had promised to be an emotional game prior to DiMaggio’s passing.

La Conner seniors had circled the date as their last appearance at Whitaker Field.

Jamall James, for one, left

plenty of lasting memories.

The Braves’ wideout reeled in a pair of touchdown strikes from Sean Hulbert, whose precision passing and strong running — the latter highlighted by a 17yard dash to paydirt — factored heavily in the triumph.

Hulbert completed nine of 13 passes for 168 yards and three TDs before yielding to Trey Johnson.

Before calling it a night, Hulbert hooked up on an eightyard scoring toss to Hudson Zavala in addition to the two touchdown passes to James.

Dahlton Zavala likewise made his Whitaker swan song a memorable one, leading all ground gainers with 120 yards on seven carries.

It was his 11-yard touchdown run in the opening frame that set the early tone for La Conner.

“Dahlton absolutely ran his tail off,” Lee said. “He showed great effort and fortitude.”

The senior running back later added a six-yard scoring blast.

“Our seniors all played key roles in the victory on their special night,” Lee said. “Jamall obviously had a great game with the two big touchdown catches.

Dalton Ziemantz also had several blocks that sprang our backs for big gains.

“Defensively,” added Lee, “Brandon Koss continued to play physical and fast. General Cayou was definitely a force in the middle of our defense, and Levi Paul played with great energy and technique.

“I couldn’t be more proud of this senior group,” Lee stressed.

“I’m glad they came away with a good win on their last night playing at Whitaker Field.”

That and a sense of closure, as

they and Darrington players said good-bye to DiMaggio.

“I know John would’ve been proud of the way the guys played in his honor and paid tribute to his friends and family members who were at the game,” Lee noted.

The Braves, winners of five straight, resume league action Thursday, Nov. 1 at Concrete.

Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.

Game at a Glance

DARRINGTON 0 0 0 6 -- 6 LA CONNER 21 20 0 0 -- 41 LA CONNER SCORING (LC)--Dahlton Zavala 11-yard run.

(LC)--Sean Hulbert 17-yard run.

(LC)--Jamall James 65-yard pass from Sean Hulbert.

(LC)--Dahlton Zavala six-yard run.

(LC)--Jamall James 17-yard pass from Sean Hulbert.

(LC)--Hudson Zavala eight-yard pass from Sean Hulbert.

LA CONNER STAT LEADERS RUSHING Dahlton Zavala 7/120-YDs, 2 TDs Sean Hulbert 2/27-YDs, 1 TD Jimmy Brooks 3/9-YDs Seth Schuh 2/7-YDs Matt Finley 3/4-YDs Trey Johnson 2/(-11)-YDs PASSING Sean Hulbert 9-13-168-YDs, 3 TDs Trey Johnson 1-2-7-YDs RECEIVING Jamall James 2/82-YDs, 2 TDs Jimmy Brooks 3/45-YDs Hudson Zavala 3/41-YDs, 1 TD Harrison Orkney 1/7-YDs Taylor Swanson 1/0-YDs RUSHING 156 PASSING 175 TOTAL 331

By Bill Reynolds The La Conner High volleyball team clinched its 11th straight league championship last week.

And did so with Grace.

As in senior Grace Kim. Kim and classmate Taysha James had big nights as La Conner swept Concrete in straight sets in the Lady Braves’ regular season home finale, closing out a 10-0 conference campaign and entering post-season with an 113 overall mark.

Kim (4) and James (5) combined for nine kills against Concrete, whom La Conner also bested in the league tournament that decided seeding for District playoffs.

“It was a fun Senior Night for Grace and Taysha,” Lady Braves’ head coach Suzanne Marble said afterward. “They played great in their last home match.

I was pleased with everyone’s performance. We were able to try a lot of different things and everyone had an opportunity to contribute.”

The proof was in the stat sheet.

Kelley McClung distributed 14 assists, and Aubrey Stewart recorded six kills for the victors, who were never challenged en route to a 25-10, 25-5, 25-8 triumph.

James put an exclamation point on Senior Night with 16 aces.

Freshman Olivia Hedlund delivered eight whiffs from the service stripe and assisted on six other scores.

The script was much the same when La Conner met Concrete last weekend in the league tourney.

McClung finished in doubledigit assists (13) and service aces (10) to lead La Conner past the

and emotions necessary to do this well and without rushing the last moments these girls have on this special and sacred space.”

In years past, Freeto explained, La Conner had honored its senior players either before their final home game or at halftime.

Now, she said, it’s on to the playoffs for a club that seems to be peaking at just the right time.

La Conner outscored its league foes 38-4, an impressive defensive showing for a team that saw some of its key players sidelined much of the season due to injury.

“This is by far the least number of goals we’ve given up in program history,” Freeto

said. “That’s pretty amazing, when you consider our defense has only been at three-quarters strength — and sometimes less — for most of the season.”

The Lady Braves open postseason Nov. 10 boasting a 12-4 overall mark.

La Conner is averaging more than three goals per outing, while giving up just 17 total scores.

The Lady Braves took time off from post-season prep last week to stage their third annual Four Square intrasquad tournament.

Reinstra and Benetti tied for top tourney honors. For Reinstra, it marked the third straight year she has taken control of the winner’s square and led in points

The versatile Stewart added 11 kills, 15 digs, and five blocks.

Novak registered 19 kills, while freshman Nicole Henrickson added five more.

Heather Henrickson matched Stewart with 15 digs and was perfect on 16 service attempts.

Anderson was again superb on the back line with 22 digs and another strong match receiving serve.

“I was super proud of the way the girls played throughout the day,” Marble said following the tourney action. “We had a close third set against Darrington, but the girls came back strong in the fourth to put the match away.

“We’re excited for our next tournament,” stressed Marble, “and looking forward to a great week of practice.”

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Lady Braves wrap up undefeated league campaign

By Bill Reynolds Senior Night was a perfect ending to a perfect league season for the La Conner High girls’ soccer team.

The Lady Braves closed out an 8-0 conference campaign with a convincing 9-0 shutout win over Concrete.

Goalie Tessa Bruland not only blanked the Lady Lions, but was also one of six La Conner players to find the net.

Kelsie Crawford paced the victors with a hat trick — scoring all three of her goals in the decisive first half, when La Conner bolted to a commanding 5-0 lead.

Ashlyn Reinstra, who assisted on two of Crawford’s goals, added two scores of her own before the break.

Lady Braves’ head coach Amy Freeto says her charges then took the match into their own hands.

Senior defenders Bailey Wyles, Lydia Lenning, and Ellen Benetti moved up to the front line, while several of La Conner’s offensive regulars dropped back, yielding scoring opportunities to the trio making its final home appearance.

By night’s end, all had scored.

“Those were some of the prettiest ‘first-ever goals’ I’ve seen,” Freeto said afterward.

“They helped put on an offensive show that let their home fans see the team at its best.”

Following La Conner’s seventh whitewash of the season, the Lady Braves’ seniors and their families were honored with a post-game ceremony.

“Putting this at the end of the match was nice,” said Freeto, “because it allowed us the time

Lady Lions by a 25-6, 25-11, 255 count.

Stewart (7) and James (6) teamed for 13 kills as the Lady Braves dominated play at the net.

Stewart also had four aces.

Katie Novak likewise lent balance to the La Conner attack, producing three kills and the same number of service aces.

Defensively, Carly Anderson paced the Lady Braves with seven digs and flawlessly handled 11 Concrete serves.

La Conner was extended to four sets, but also beat Darrington in the league tournament.

The Lady Braves posted a 2520, 25-10, 24-26, 25-11 victory over Darrington.

McClung triggered the La Conner attack with 37 assists to go along with three aces and two blocks.

score.

“That,” Freeto says, “shows her athletic and competitive skills do not lie only on the soccer pitch.”

In related La Conner High soccer notes: *The La Conner boys’ team, which won twice the previous week, finished its season with a 7-0 loss to Grace Academy in a match that was closer than the final score indicates. The Braves trailed just 1-0 at intermission.

“We had four or five chances that if converted might have changed the momentum of the game,” La Conner head coach Steve DeLeon said afterward.

“The boys played hard and left it all out on the field.”

SENIOR SPIKE – Lady Braves seniors Grace Kim, number 7, and Taysha James, right, were a big hit with La Conner fans during the team’s regular season home finale Tuesday, a straight-sets triumph over league foe Concrete. Kim and James, who were honored as part of special Senior Night festivities, combined for nine kills to help pace the victors. Teammate Aubrey Stewart, a junior, was also in on the above action. – Photo by Karla Reynolds

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COMING UP

Wednesday Oct 31

Happy Halloween!

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 the La Conner Elementary School.

Friday Nov 2

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 charities. Mount Vernon Masonic Center, 1023 E College Way, Mount Vernon.

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

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Saturday Nov 3

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 donate to charities. Mount Vernon Masonic Center, 1023 E College Way, Mount Vernon.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Art’s Alive!: Artwork in the invitational and open shows on display at Maple Hall. Free admission.

3 to 6 p.m. – Chowder feed: The Kiwanis Club of La Conner presents its famous and popular Chowder by the Channel chowder cook-off at La Conner Middle School. $8 buys generous samples from the best chowder chefs around and a dinner-size bowl of your favorite.

5 to 9 p.m. – Art’s Alive! Reception: Meet artists and enjoy refreshments at Maple Hall. Admission $10.

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 6:30 p.m. – Gratitude Potluck: Come to Anacortes Center for Happiness to share food, stories, music. 619 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes. Info: 360-464-2229 or www. anacortescenterforhappiness.org

Sunday Nov 4

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Art’s Alive!: Artwork in the invitational and open shows on display at Maple Hall.

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

Monday Nov 5

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.

Tuesday Nov 6

8 a.m. to noon – Free Breast Exams: in the Health Resource Center at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St.,

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Wednesday Nov 7

6:30 to 8 p.m. – Nutrition Class: Learn the basics of good nutrition to get the nourishment your body needs in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. $15. Call 299-4204 or go to www.islandhospital.org/classes to register.

Thursday Nov 8

2 to 4 p.m. – Osteoporosis Class: Learn about appropriate exercises and proper nutrition for osteoporosis in the Fidalgo/Burrows rooms at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. $10. Call 2994204 or go to www.islandhospital.org/ classes to register.

5:30 to 7 p.m. – Poster Unveiling: Master Silk Artist Karen Sistek unveils her 2013 Tulip Festival poster at Skagit Valley Gardens, 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. View and sample many other official festival products.

Free. Info call 360-428-5959.

Wednesday Nov 14

6 to 8 p.m. – “Harvest of Shame”: View the controversial Edward R. Murrow documentary on migrant farm workers.

Includes discussion on current situations impacting farm workers. Skagit County Historical Museum. Admission: adults$4; seniors-$3. For more info: 466-3365.

Friday Nov 16

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.

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RIVER GALLERY: “Just Enough” small works show with 32 area artists in greenhouse-turned-gallery. Artists include Al Currier, Jennifer Bowman, Anne Schreivogel, and Carol Merrick. Features paintings, glass, sculpture, carving, and jewelry. Follow the green signs to 19311 Landing Rd., off Dodge Valley Road. Gallery open Fri - Sun, 10 - 5 through Nov 4. See www.rivergallerywa for more info.

LA CONNER QUILT & TEXTILE MUSEUM: “Material Men: Innovation & the Art of Quiltmaking” showcases the many innovations in design, technique, and materials which a formidable group of 16 male quilters have brought to the art of quiltmaking.

Pieces on display from Holland, Japan, and the U.S. “Best of the Festival” is an exhibit of the outstanding quilts that were judged to be the best of the 2012 Quilt Festival. Both exhibits run from October 11 to December 20.

The museum is located in the historic Gaches Mansion at 703 S. 2nd St. For more info: www. laconnerquilts.com or 466-4288.

AT MoNA: In celebration of 50 years of Studio Glass, “Pilchuck: IDEAS” features work from the famous glass school’s permanent collection rarely seen off the school’s campus. These pieces from the early days of the revolution in studio glass were created by some of the most important artists working in the medium. “CIRCULAR” from the Permanent Collection considers the meaning and influence of the circular form.

Both exhibits continue through Jan. 1, 2013.

The Museum of Northwest Art is located at 121 S. First Street. For more info: www. museumofnwart.org or 466-4446.

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CALLING ALL CRAFTERS: The La Conner Kiwanis is hosting a Holiday Bazaar and vendors are needed who sell handcrafted items. 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 Friday Nov 9 10 a.m. to noon – Senior/Adult help fund Kiwanis activities that support the hike: Walk the Little Beaver Pond Loop children of La Conner. Stop by the La Conner and view the wonderful winter waterfowl. Library for a booth application or contact Joy Neal at jneal@lclib.lib.wa.us or 466-3352 Meet at the end of 29th St. west off of (daytime).

D Ave. For info: call Denise Crowe or BOOSTER PAVERS: Show your Brave Jean Andrich at 293-3725 or visit www. pride with the La Conner High School Booster friendsoftheacfl.org Club’s paver project. A quad in front of the 10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all school is covered in tiles to memorialize preschool ages (babies, too!). Sing, alumni, families, special occasions and move, listen to books, dance, interact businesses. Tiles are $75 for two lines with with your child, and pop bubbles! At La up to 20 characters each and additional lines can be purchased. Order forms are available Conner Regional Library. at the La Conner Weekly News office or 6:30 p.m. – Wildlife Talk: “Bears to call Nancy Anderson at 466-4068 or Kelly

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Thewith fruit havemaintaining dreamsthe buildings just and groceries and those foodofto the share. never helpingremember with special events. coffee tree is called a cherry don’t them.Call 466-3365 to Tuesday Nov 13 find out how you can help. and are said to be delicious.

ASSIST ARTISTS: The Museum of 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Heifer Project: *** They spoilvideo tooand quickly View a short find out to about Northwest Art needs volunteers to assist Thought for Family the Day: beverymarketed effectively, instructors during Art Days, one this effective non-profit organization art Saturday each month.

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Conner Center. ready to defend Skagit is oneSenior of the most affluent always JOIN SEARCH & RESCUE: Bay Search and Rescue is a volunteer their most precious possesareas of the country. It was organization withignorance.” three dedicated—boats to — their not always such a posh sion provide assistance to the Sheriff’s Office Willem van Loon for Tuesday, November locale, however; in 19206 Hendrik in search and rescue situations on Skagit Pulled Porkwas Sandwich the population 674, and © 2012Volunteers King Features Synd., Inc. Bay. receive on-the-water and classroom training monthly. Interested? Call Coleslaw Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. Sharon Sharpe, 466-3118.

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at the La Conner Senior Center at Maple Hall. Donation is $3 to $5 for seniors 60 and over, and $6 for younger folk.

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• 8 - 9:15: Rise and Shine Yoga.

• 8:20 - 8:50: Morning Walk.

• 8:30 - 11:30: Spa Day! • 9 - 11: Totemic Art Class w/Bob Patterson.

• 9 - 11:30: Mahjong.

• 9:30 - 11:30: Canasta.

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

• 12:30 - 2: Mexican Train Dominoes with Andi.

• 12:30 - 3: Knitting Group.

• 3 - 3:45: Yoga for Every Body.

Classes and programs open to all ages.

Contact person: Janna Gage, 466-3941

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.

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On Saturday we turn the clocks back, and next Tuesday we vote.

I want to set the clocks farther back — to a time when we were one nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

We have become a nation divided between rich and poor, between right and left, and we no longer have a clear consensus of what kind of country we want to live in.

If you are sick and tired of the ludicrous travelling circus that is the Presidential Election, I feel your pain. It would be very understandable if you were fed up with all of the confusing statements by candidates up and down the ticket, who are trying to appeal to as many of us as possible.

It would be oh-so-easy to just throw up your hands and sit this one out. You would not be alone.

There are a lot of disaffected voters out there.

I’ve heard from many liberals, who passionately voted for Obama, that they are disappointed that he made promises he couldn’t fulfill.

Many Republicans have told me that they are trying to figure out which Romney would actually emerge if he gets elected — the more conservative Romney from the primaries or the more moderate Romney from the debates. They clearly don’t want Obama, but they are wondering how much difference there would really be between either one of them working with a very divided Congress.

Despite these disappointments, we all know it is our duty to vote — too many soldiers have lost their lives on battlefields from Concord to Iwo Jima to Normandy Beach protecting our independence.

I feel that, despite all of the confusion and obfuscation by the campaign ads and doublespeak by candidates up and down the ballot, there are very clear choices which will affect the kind of country you want to live in. The candidates, and parties, are clearly divided on several fundamental issues.

When it comes to economic issues, if you believe in a supply-side approach, then you should absolutely be voting for Romney-Ryan. Romney has been unwavering on this issue, and Paul Ryan is passionate about it.

Don’t overtax the wealthy, don’t over-regulate businesses, just let the money from super rich Americans trickle down to the less fortunate.

It might be good in theory, but over the last 20 years, the Laffer Curve, which postulates that raising taxes past a certain level is counterproductive, is falling flat. The gap between the wealthy and the middle class has continued to widen.

I totally believe in the profit motive — it is one of the reasons our country is so productive and so innovative — but there is a point at which incentive turns to greed. Super wealthy Americans shelter their personal fortunes overseas to avoid paying taxes.

Wall Street insiders bet against their clients. Executives in failed companies get huge golden parachute compensation packages.

Human nature being what it is, we need much more regulation in the banking and finance sectors, not less. I’m good with wealthy Americans who are growing the economy, but I don’t think we need to create an uber-wealthy class rigging the system against everyone else.

I can understand why a billionaire like Sheldon Adelson,

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meet some opposition at first. But once you’re shown to be fair and impartial, resistance soon gives way to cooperation.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Go ahead.

Reward yourself for helping settle a disturbing workplace situation. On another note: A personal relationship might be moving to a higher level.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A sudden change of heart by a colleague might create some momentary uncertainty.

But stay with your original decision and, if necessary, defend it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Rely on a combination of your sharp instincts along with some really intense informationgathering to help you make a possibly life-changing decision.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Instead of worrying if that new person in your life will stay or leave, spend all that energy on strengthening your relationship so it becomes walk-out resistant.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A sudden financial dry spell could reduce your cash flow almost to a trickle. But by conserving more and spending less, you’ll get through the crunch in good shape.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to keep secrets makes you the perfect confidante for friends, family and co-workers.

Anacortes. Appointments are required!

Leave message at 360-299-1367 for appointment.

8:30 to 11.30 p.m. – Foot & Nail Clinic: Nail care technicians from Visiting Nurse Service will give your nails an antiseptic soak, expert trim & nice massage. $20. Bring a small towel. Call for appointment: 416-0343. Ask for the next available time at La Conner Senior Ctr. 9 to 11 a.m. – NW Native Art: Bob Patterson will teach about Northwest Native culture, legends and totems as well as how to draw the totems. Series of six classes; $20 per class or $100 for six. La Conner Senior Center.

12:30 to 2 p.m.­­­­­­­­­­­­ – Dominoes: Come learn how to play Mexican Train Dominoes. If you have a regular domino set, bring it along. Free. At La Conner Senior Center.

6 p.m. – Ski Bus Info: Find out about the winter ride program to Mt. Baker Ski Area for La Conner’s middle and high school students. Meet at La Conner Middle School.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. ­– Food Allergens: Learn to eat around common allergens at this free class in the Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes.

Call (360)299-4204 or go to www. islandhospital.org/classes to register.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your work requires increased effort during the next few days. But it all will pay off down the line. Things ease up in time for weekend fun with family and/or friends.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your genuine concern for others could prompt you to promise more than you can deliver. It’s best to modify your plans now, before you wind up overcommitted later.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A situation that seems simple at first glance needs a more thorough assessment before you give it your OK. Dig deeper for information that might be hidden from view.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Careful: Right now, things might not be quite what they appear. Even the intuitive Crab could misread the signs. Get some solid facts before you act on your suspicions.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your energy levels are high, allowing you to complete those unfinished tasks before you take on a new project. A social invitation could come from an unlikely source.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might think you’re helping, but unless you’re asked for a critique, don’t give it. If you are asked, watch what you say.

Your words should be helpful, not hurtful.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your attempt at mediating disputes might

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a huge Republican donor, is not a social Democrat. He came from a very modest background — his father, like mine, was an immigrant from Lithuania.

Sheldon made a fortune in the hotel business, and he most likely figures, if he can do it, then anyone can.

It’s called social Darwinism, which means the cream will rise to the top, and the struggle will often make people stronger and, therefore, more successful. But the reality is that not everyone has the same bootstraps to pull themselves up by.

If you have poor nutrition, a lack of positive role models, disengaged or absentee parents, if you live in a dangerous neighborhood and attend schools with overcrowded classrooms and underfunded programs, then you aren’t competing on a level playing field.

Which brings me to healthcare.

I find the passionate opposition to Obamacare utterly mystifying.

All of the members of the G8 — the group of the wealthiest democracies in the world — have universal health care except for Russia. Some have single payer systems, like Medicare, and others have an insurance mandate, like Obamacare.

I would prefer a single payer system because it wouldn’t put pressure on small businesses to cover employees, but that would mean tax hikes and the end to huge profits for the insurance industry. I don’t think health care needs to be privatized any more than education needs to be — they should both be a basic right and not a privilege, and kids from every neighborhood should have access to both decent health care and a good education.

To pay for it, I believe we should raise taxes on the very wealthy, curtail many tax writeoffs and severely cut military spending. Right now, we spend more on our military than do the next 10 countries, all of whom are allies. It’s a joke to call the United States the greatest country in the world because we have the largest military, when we are trailing in so many other categories such as educational test scores and access to health care.

Right now, Americans use over 25 percent of the world’s resources, so I believe we should continue to develop and subsidize clean energy. We have to be a lot smarter about how we do it, however.

Finally, I totally support marriage equality and a woman’s right to choose. Unfortunately, these social issues often alienate social conservatives who end up voting against their own economic interests because these are hot-button issues for many people.

Whatever you believe, hopefully you will take the necessary time to go over your ballot carefully to determine what candidates and what proposals reflect your values and priorities.

The easy way out is to vote a straight party line, but I think you will find some surprises when you really do your homework.

In Washington state, we mail in our ballots, so I’ve already voted for candidates in three different parties who reflect my point of view that a fair and balanced government that promotes equal opportunities for all is something we should be very proud of.

And whatever else we do, let’s not get rid of Big Bird!

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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 NEW SEA CAPTAINS – Jay Tomasko, Steve Elston, Sharon Sharpe, Colin Sternagal, and Steve Swigert graduated from Zenith served or mailed the notice of first Maritime Academy in La Conner. The graduates completed a two-month course of study at La Conner Marina and are now qualified to become U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains authorized to carry people and cargo for hire aboard vessels up to 100 tons.

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Personal Representative’s attorney had abandoned it. book “Robin Hood” from out contraceptives.

It can be harder to get an at the address stated below a copy of • On Nov. 16, 1901, a low- textbooks used by the state’s If there were international aspirin in some schools the claim, and filing the original of comparisons of contra- around the country than it slung car called the “Torpedo schools. She claimed that the claim with the Clerk of the Court. ception access at schools, is now to get Plan B in New Racer” — basically a square Robin Hood was a commuThe claim must be presented within instead of math and reading York. The schools can give a platform on bicycle wheels nist because he robbed the the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or scores, Singapore would synthetic female hormone to — breaks the world speed rich and gave it to the poor. mailed the notice to the creditor as have to look in envy at the a girl as young as 14 without record for electric cars in • On Nov. 17, 1968, the provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); achievements of New York so much as a text message Coney Island, N.Y., by going Oakland Raiders score two or (2) four months after the date City and wonder: What can to her mom. Such is the per- 1 mile down the straight touchdowns in nine seconds of first publication of the notice or we do to catch up? verse value system of New dirt track in just 63 seconds. to beat the New York Jets — within four months after the date New York’s schools are York’s nanny state that the That’s about 57 mph. Today and no one sees it. In a debaof filing a copy of this notice with Ɣ 1-866-559-9252 info@unitedauctionacademy.com outdoing themselves with program ran with no notice the world speed record for an cle which would become the Clerk of the Court, whichever their latest pedagogical to the public — ho-hum electric vehicle is about 245 known as “Heidi Bowl,” is later. If the claim is not presented mph. initiative, the Orwellian— until the New York Post within this time frame, the claim is with just 65 seconds left to In Fargo, North Dakota, one may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, forever barred, except as otherwise named CATCH program, broke the story.

• On Nov. 14, 1914, in play, NBC broke away from or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place. provided in RCW 11.40.051 and for Connecting Adolescents Surely, many parents of the Constantinople, capital of the game to air its previously RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective to Comprehensive Health. kids in the affected schools the Ottoman Empire, the scheduled programming, the as to claims against both the probate “Comprehensive health,” aren’t involved enough in religious leader Sheikh-ul- movie “Heidi.” assets and nonprobate assets of the of course, means only one their children’s lives, and Islam declares an Islamic decedent.

• On Nov. 18, 1987, a fire particular kind of health, the the schools can’t substitute holy war on behalf of the DATE OF FILING COPY equally euphemistic “repro- for the discipline and values Ottoman government, urg- in a London subway staOF NOTICE TO CREDITORS tion kills 30 commuters ductive health.” that kids aren’t getting at ing his Muslim followers to WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: The schools already pro- home. But that doesn’t mean take up arms against Britain, and injures scores of oth10/10/2012 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: vide free condoms. Soon schools should keep from France, Russia, Serbia and ers. At the King’s Cross station in London, people 10/17/2012 enough, the mere distribu- parents that their daughters Montenegro. began to smell smoke comRussell E. Jensen tion of condoms will seem are having unprotected sex Personal Representative • On Nov. 15, 1943, Heining from beneath one of the the hallmark of a bygone, and might be pregnant. They Attorney for Personal rich Himmler makes public station’s escalators.

It was more innocent era, like shouldn’t be the friend and Representative: an order that Gypsies are to later revealed that debris and something from the plot of a the enabler of the sexually FELICIA VALUE be put on “the same level as grease had built up under the “Happy Days” episode. active teenager, either.

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Enter the web application programmer (you know who you are), a more evolved creature.

The web application programmer is still a required and even more in-demand position, far beyond the scope of a webmaster.

The webmaster today is no longer practically needed. There are existing systems that are no more complicated than a standard word processing tool like Microsoft Word or Publisher that allow the users to customize a template easily.

The web application programmer is the creator behind these systems and a re-emergence of the graphic designer and artist.

This is the only profession the webmaster encompassed that is still a required element of any good web site. I am happy to see the older profession reborn to tech and print.

Derek Furman is a computer doctor, reach him at derek. furman@gmail.com

• LEGAL NOTICE •

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

MICHAEL SMITH & BELEN D. SMITH, h/w, Defendants.

Cause No. 12-2-00206-4 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To: MICHAEL —20— 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.

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.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

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.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

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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Good selection of dining tables & chairs!

Gobble one up for your Thanksgiving feast.

Shop our local Soroptimist non- profit store for bargains galore!

www.Facebook.com/VintageLaConner All donors & shoppers help provide needed services for our community.

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NEW PAINT – The old fire hall on Morris Street, now the Mary Davis Vintage Lighting store, has been painted to look like a proper fire station. Standing in front is Mary Davis, who is a lighting restoration expert, and her best furry helper, Edgar the sheep dog.

– Photo by Marci Plank

By Marci Plank

New colors on old firehall

You may have noticed a new coat of colors on the old fire station at 402 Morris Street.

Mary Davis and Tom Minifie of Mary Davis Vintage Lighting saw a newly built fire station in Seattle painted a grey color with black trim and “Million Dollar Red” doors, and they knew that was what they wanted their business to look like.

That was over a year ago, and they have finally realized their vision in the beautiful new look!

All that is left to do is install a white, metal logo up on the tower.

The gas converted sconces from the late 1800’s have been installed in the front, and the whole effect is pure class.

Mary Davis set up shop in La Conner in early 2006 and has been in the current location for the past four years. “Mary Davis Vintage Lighting is a destination business in a destination town,” according to Mary, and they stay busy year-round. Tom and Mary repair all periods of lighting, specializing in re-use, re-purpose and fun!

On Saturday, Nov. 3 you are invited to stop in and meet jeweler Patricia Mackey, who offers “chic jewels for urban chicks” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can call 466-3495 or email mary@ marydavisvintagelighting.com for questions or to make an appointment. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Boardwalk excitement BLACKBIRD LANDSCAPING Raffaele Chiusano, co-owner Lawn mowing, pruning, bed care, landscaping, paver walkways, of Sempre Italiano, is very composting, garden chipping. excited about the first phase of the Tim Chomiak: (360) 421-1652. tfcn8/12 new boardwalk that is scheduled FOR RENT - Studio apartment/ office above Wyman Park in La Conner. No smoking, no pets. $550 month. Call (360) 466-4148. tfcn10/17 FIREWOOD FOR SALE - Alderaged for a year. Will cut to length; split or just rounds. Free local delivery. Call (360) 770-1132.

2tp10/31 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: (360) 336-3650. www.skagitaa. org. Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church, 501 S. Second St.

to be in place by late spring next year. “It will be good to tell people about walking along the boardwalk once it’s completed, giving them something new to experience” said Raffaele, “as

well as bringing more traffic to the businesses along Gilkey Square.”

Sempre Italiano will host a complimentary wine tasting on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. While you are there having a taste of wine, be sure to check out the new shipment that arrives this week with a large inventory of oven-safe pottery and mugs that are microwave safe.

Raffaele and his wife Laura have also packaged some terrific gift ideas for those who can’t quite decide what to get that friend or relative for their special occasion. Sempre Italiano is located at 104 S. 1st St., and phone is 466-1013. Open daily year-round.

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When Sue Adams and Maria Nicholas of Wyman Park were asked for their comments on the new Boardwalk, it brought back some warm memories of the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, a 2-mile promenade along the ocean side. “The boardwalk will be such a pleasant experience for our residents and visitors alike, creating warm memories for them as well.”

Wyman Park will have lots going on during Arts Alive! this weekend, starting off with an artist demonstration Friday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. with Esther McLatchy. Wine and appetizers will be served. Visit Wyman Park at 101 S. 1st St., La Conner or email info@wymanpk.com.

Open daily year-round.

Art’s Alive! Reception

The Artist Reception at Maple Hall for Art’s Alive! will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. $10 admission includes one drink ticket and appetizers. For details about Art’s Alive! or more upcoming events, be sure to visit www.LaconnerChamber.com or call 466-4778.

auditorium building and many energy conservation measures.

While the total cost of the project is projected to exceed $23 million, the district anticipates that state funding will offset a portion of the construction.

If the plan moves forward and is approved by the school board, voters will be asked in February to approve a new bond measure.

The district’s current bond debt will be paid off by 2014. The citizens group suggests replacing it with a new $20.6 million bond at a slightly lower tax rate to be amortized over 20 years.

The assessment for the 1993 bond to build the middle school and a 1998 addition comes to about $2.45 per $1,000 of a property’s assessed value on the current tax bills. That means a home assessed at $250,000 is taxed about $612 yearly for the school bond debt.

That debt will be paid in full next year.

If voters approve a new school renovation bond to take effect in 2014, the tax rate would be about $2.35 per $1,000 of a property’s assessed value, which would be around $587 yearly for a $250,000 home.

Superintendant Bruce said the district wants public comment on the plan. There will be people on hand at the elementary school library next Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 6 and 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. to show the plans and answer questions. There will also be a drop-in information session at the Swinomish Community Center on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 5 p.m.

News Briefs Bed & Breakfast Inns

The proposed ordinance change to allow bed and breakfast businesses in town to be run by managers rather than resident owners will go before the La Conner Planning Commission for a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The meeting will be held upstairs at Maple Hall.

The commission earlier decided not to recommend a change to the Town Council, which sets the town codes. But the council sent it back to the commission for reconsideration.

Restoration concert

By Mickey Bambrick Trinity Lutheran Church in Mount Vernon suffered devastating structural damage on Aug. 5 after an arsonist set fire to the building. Nearly 25 percent of the church was burned, and the congregation now has to meet elsewhere until the damage is repaired.

Insurance claims have been filed, forgiveness has been granted, but the financial needs are far from being met. Four local teens, however, have stepped forward in an effort to help, by planning a concert to raise funds toward the rebuilding.

“Restoration,” a benefit piano recital, will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Bethany Covenant Church, 1318 S. 18th St., in Mount Vernon. The performers, Bradley Smith, Allison Smith, Kyler Schubkegel and Tristin Greeno, are all awardwinning pianists from Skagit and LA CONNER PLANNING Snohomish counties. Musical will be in the classical COMMISSION AGENDA selections genre, with pieces by Chopin, Tues., Nov. 6 - 6 p.m.

Beethoven, Brahms and Bach, Upper Maple Center among others, performed.

1. Convene A free-will offering will be 2. Opening Comments taken, and 100 percent of the 3. Minutes of October 2, 2012 money donated will be given 4. New Business to Trinity Lutheran Church to a. Public Hearing - Amendcover the expenses in rebuilding ments to LCMC §15.10.125 not paid for by the insurance - Bed & Breakfast Definicompany. All are invited to attend tion, §15.12.130 - Appeal of this musical event. Admission is Administrative Decision and free. §15.60.020 - Trees, ExempFor more information, please tions contact Bethany Covenant 5. Old Business Church at 360-424-9399 or email a. Shoreline Master Program ail@bccmv.org. update.

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has recently completed work in La Conner and can now offer high speed internet speeds of up to 25 mbps! New Frontier tripleplay customers can receive an Apple gift card of $450, new double play (phone and internet) can get a $300 Apple gift card. For more information, call your local Frontier representative: Anna Borusinski at (360) 466-8381 or annaborusinski@ frontier.com (residential sales).

HELP WANTED - La Conner School District has openings for substitute school bus drivers. Interested? Training starts Monday, November 5 in the District office.

Call Kim Pedroza for more information: (360) 202-6426.

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Aqiimuk’s Kitchen

By Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. This is not an overly sweet treat, but the pineapple flavor lingers. Great served with milk or tea.

Pineapple Muffins

Ingredients 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs ¼ cup shortening 1 cup crushed pineapple

POLICE BLOTTER

Tuesday Oct. 23

8:28 a.m.: False Alarm – There were no problems at the Conway Pub when the alarm was sounding. Employees were on site.

5:13 p.m.: Wrong call – A request to check the welfare of someone at the 900 block of Maple Ave. was transferred to Upper Skagit Police, when it was discovered to be a miss-directed call.

Thursday Oct. 25

Preparation Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Beat the eggs and add the sugar and continue beating. Sift the remaining dry ingredients.

Add the pineapple to the egg/sugar mixture. Blend in the sifted dry ingredients.

Gently stir in the melted shortening. Fill cupcake/muffin tins, greased, if not lined. Bake 20 minutes. Makes 10 to 12 muffins. Serve plain or with butter.

3:05 p.m.: Break-in – A resident in the 17000 block of Fir Island Road in Conway reported her home had been broken into.

In the three hours she was not at home, someone had kicked in the back door and stolen several items, including a lap top computer and money. Officers are investigating but have no suspects at present time.

3:26 p.m.: Class act – It was a kind gesture when someone turned in a class ring they had found at the La Conner Channel Lodge. Deputies have been unable to find the owner but put the treasure away for safe keeping in hopes that the owner will claim it.

When:

Saturday, November 3rd3rd Saturday, November From: From:10 10am am– -5 4pm pm

She secured funding for projects like the La Conner waterfront boardwalk and the La Conner Quilt and Textile Museum.

Endorsed by Skagit County Sheriff Will Reichardt, Mayor Ramon Hayes and many of your local officials, teachers, first responders, friends and neighbors!

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Mary Margaret passed legislation to protect farmlands by creating more flexible regulations for local farmers.

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Grand Opening at J’s Gallery Entertainment: Friday, Nov. 2: Lane Fernando Saturday, Nov. 3: Peter Ali & Amara Grace

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It’s Time for a New Direction “Barbara has great respect for what the voters want and I believe she will be a reliable voice for us in the Senate—just like she has been as our Representative.”

—Darrin Morrison, Small Business Owner and Farmer Endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business, Assn. of Washington Business, Washington State Farm Bureau, Skagit County Farm Bureau

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Friday Oct. 26

6:06 p.m.: No landscaper – A resident in the 900 block of South Third Street in La Conner called La Conner Sunrise deputies when they discovered Food Bank a groaning man in a tree. When Our food banks need volunthe officers arrived, they found teer drivers to deliver boxes of a highly intoxicated man sitting food to our community. If you in a flower bed needing a ride can help, please phone Arin at (360) 333-3773. home.

7:06 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle – Officers checked a Sunday Oct. 28 11:33 a.m.: Suicide Alert vehicle at Pioneer Market in La Barbie® and Ken® Dolls are named – Deputies checked the area Conner after it was reported to be after Mattel founders Ruth and Elnear Deception Pass Bridge after abandoned. liot Handler’s son and daughter, Monday Oct. 29 receiving a call that a man was Barbara and Ken. Barbie’s® full 6:50 a.m.: Failure to register name is Barbie Millicent Roberts, suicidal and on his way to the bridge. Officers later found that – Call for a resident in the and she is from Willows, Wisconsin. the man had gone back to his 17000 block of Squi Qui Lane First sold in 1959, Barbie® wasn’t in La Conner due to a failure to given bendable legs until 1965. home in Anacortes. register.

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5:42 a.m.: False Alarm – Officers responded to an alarm at the La Conner drug store for broken glass. When they arrived, the building was secure and all windows were intact.

Saturday Oct. 27

2:31 a.m.: Alarm – Officers found everything secure when they responded to an alarm at the La Conner drug store.

4:20 p.m.: False Alarm – Deputies found a residence in the 16000 block of La Conner Whitney Road to be secure after the burglar alarm went off.

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Friday, Nov. 2 • 4 to 7 p.m. & Saturday, Nov. 3 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SASA OF FIREWOMAN STUDIO Artist will demonstrate carving her beautiful Native American art.

Museum of Northwest Art

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Saturday, Nov. 3 • 1 to 4 p.m.

MAKIKO ICHIURA

Makiko will be sharing her creative process of Haniwa earthenware figures.

Sunday, Nov. 4 • 1 to 4 p.m.

NANCY DEAN

Nancy will show how her hand-made felted hats are created from start to finish.

MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART 121 S. First St., La Conner • (360) 466-4446 www.museumofnwart.org