February 20, 2013

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Town may quit paying rent for Little League field

By Adrian Sharpe Youth sport leagues that play in La Conner may be out a field.

A proposed change to the La Conner town budget would no longer pay the yearly $7,000 rent on the land used for a ball field on Maple Avenue.

The town council’s finance committee has recommended that the money instead go to replace a town dock ramp that has become hazardous. The “Fish Bridge” sculpture, used for several years as a dock ramp on First Street, has become unsafe for people to walk on, said council member John Leaver, a member of the finance committee.

The bridge has been cordoned off since last week. A replacement ramp is expected to cost between $7,000 and $9,500, said Leaver.

“The account that seemed to be most likely…” to fund the project would be the Maple Avenue ball field rental, Leaver said.

According to Brian Lease, La Conner Public Works director, the field, which provides a ballpark for South Skagit Little League and other youth sports organizations, is no longer covered by the town’s liability insurance carrier and would need an estimated $100,000 in upgrades before the town would be protected should there be a mishap.

The Maple Avenue field is one of nine used by Little League teams in Skagit County.

La Conner Town Council, at their meeting last week, postponed a decision on whether to stop funding the ball field.

“I understand the insurance,” said councilman Jacques Brunisholz, “but it seems

pathetic.”

Councilman Stewart Welch said that he would like to see further discussion on the topic before reaching a final determination.

If the council agrees to strip funding for the field rental the Little League teams may not have another place to go within town limits.

Dr. Tim Bruce, La Conner School District superintendent, said though it is always an option for use, the school district’s fields are currently being used at full capacity.

“The loss of any fields would just strain that capacity further,” said Bruce.

The town has been renting the land used as the Maple Avenue ball field from the Hedlin family, owners of Hedlin Farms, for more than 25 years, according to co-owner Dave Hedlin.

Hedlin said that he has not been contacted directly but has heard rumors of the proposed changes.

“It’s a nice thing for the community,” said Hedlin, who encourages the community to have a group discussion on how to make it work.

Prior to the town renting the field, the Hedlin family rented directly to the Little League teams with an agreement that they would cover the taxes on the land.

Hedlin said it is premature to discuss what arrangements could be made until after he talks with town officials directly.

Further discussion is slated for the next council meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26.

The 39 Steps – Hitchcock comes to La Conner

By Scott McDade Mix an Alfred Hitchcock film masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced whodunit for anyone who loves the magic of theatre!

It’s happening this weekend at La Conner Auditorium. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is by donation.

The original stage production of “The 39 Steps” appeared in London in 2007. It was a thriller with a comic twist, in which four

actors played dozens of characters from the film. Lightning fast costume changes and on-stage character switching made it an instant hit with theater-goers.

In our production, the magic is created by eight La Conner High School actors assisted by a capable backstage crew.

Alex Wirth plays Richard Hannay, a mild-mannered Brit, who takes up with a beautiful spy, played by Diane Knutzen.

Within hours of their meeting, the spy is killed — a knife in the back! (But don’t worry, Diane goes on to play other roles.)

Hannay escapes, and his adventures take him to Scotland.

There, he meets two salesmen, played by Sam Traylor and Nate Schuh. As the story goes on, Sam and Nate become thugs, a hotel operator, policemen, a master spy, airplane pilots and other characters — you get the idea.

Tasha Weiss plays Pamela, a skeptical young woman, who becomes the romantic heroine.

Jacob Shivers leads off as Mr. Memory, then goes on to play four other roles as well.

Luke Hulbert is the milkman, a policeman, and the sheriff. Emily

Parker also plays multiple roles including a housekeeper and the wife of master spy Professor Jordan.

Between quick costume changes, the cast juggles dozens of set pieces as they move in and out of this frantic comedy.

“The 39 Steps” is by far the most complicated piece of theater we have attempted in recent years, and the cast has worked extremely hard to pull it off.

Please come out and support these talented young actors, and enjoy a very entertaining and exciting evening of theater.

By Sue Phillips After years of holding the Smelt Derby with fishing contest entrants catching candlefish, herring and just about everything but smelt, the Rotary Club of La Conner is testing a plan to change that.

Rotarian Martin Howard has been trying to lure the smelt back into the Swinomish Channel with something the little silver fish care about — food.

If his plan works, the smelt will be here in time for the club’s 48th Annual Smelt Derby this Saturday.

People who remember Smelt Derbies of yore say fishers used to catch smelt by the bucketsful.

Some people say the smelt left after the Moore Clark fish food plant shut down decades ago.

Others blame the breakwater built years ago across the mouth of the north fork of the Skagit River, which they say changed the salinity of the channel. And still others claim that the fish took off when La Conner’s sewer system went in.

At any rate, “There used to be lots of smelt in the channel,” Howard said. There are still smelt around these days — just not here. They congregate in places like Cornet Bay. Howard, who has been involved with the Rotary Club and the derby for the past five years, wanted to do something about it.

He called the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and asked two questions: “Is it legal to chum in the channel?” and “Would it do any good?”

The answer to both questions was yes, he said. Chumming is the practice of attracting fish by throwing bait in the water.

So each day for the past couple of weeks, usually right after lunch, Howard walks the public docks along First Street with his bucket of Purina Fish Chow and liberally spreads the feed into the channel.

Saturday’s Smelt Derby will be a day of fun-filled events for the whole family. People come from far and wide to participate.

Fathers and even grandfathers

who participated when they were young now bring their children and grandchildren to fish for smelt.

“This is truly a community event,” Howard said.

The day starts with a pancake breakfast in Maple Hall from 8 to 10 a.m. to benefit the La Conner High School Senior Class. Activities for children will continue until 2 p.m. with fish painting and many other crafts.

There will be a 5K and 10K Run/Walk sponsored by the Skagit Symphony, stepping off from La Conner Middle School at 10 a.m., with registration

starting at 8:30 a.m.

The main event — the fishing contest — runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The contest entry fee is $2. All the public docks in town are available, and children will be supervised by dock monitors and must wear life jackets while fishing. Skagit Bay Search and Rescue provides loaner life jackets for kids.

The headquarters for the Smelt Derby is in the Fire Museum on First Street, and the fish judging station will be in the old Bank of America parking lot nearby.

Prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded in

age groups and in numerous judging categories that include the longest fish, the smallest and the weirdest item pulled from the channel.

A raffle for adults has a top prize of $750, and numerous other prizes ranging from a 24inch pizza to art pieces will be awarded throughout the day.

Raffle tickets are $2 each.

For lunch, hot dogs will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come out for Saturday’s Smelt Derby and see if Howard’s fishfeeding plan is working.

Luring the Smelt Derby’s main ingredient

SCIENTIFIC ANALYSIS – Researcher Caitlyn Price Youngquist samples compost for a study the Town of La Conner has commissioned through Washington State University.

– Photo by Don Coyote

An attitude test for town compost

By Sandy Stokes A researcher hired by the town to conduct a scientific study of La Conner’s biosolids composting operation will be sampling residents’ opinions as part of her project.

Caitlin Price Youngquist, a Ph.D. candidate with Washington State University, said questionnaires will be mailed during the first week of March to 1,000 randomly selected Skagit Valley residents as well as to all 400 town of La Conner residential water customers.

Price said examining community attitudes is one of three components of her research, which also includes field trials of the compost produced at the town’s wastewater treatment plant and documenting the breakdown of antibiotics that may be introduced into it via the sewer system.

For years, the town’s wastewater treatment operation has been turning sludge left after treating sewage into compost, which is used in gardens and planters all over La Conner.

“Some people feel recycling is great,” Price said. Others might have reservations about bringing the compost home or using it on food crops.

Compost is created when raw organic materials decompose through the action of microbes.

ONE OF THE “STEPS” – Sam Traylor, left, and Nate Schuh portray salesmen, with Alex Wirth as Richard Hannay in the fast-paced madcap play “The 39 Steps” opening Friday at the La Conner School Auditorium.

– Photo by Scott McDade

Since the compost piles reach temperatures of 150 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, human and animal pathogens are killed, and most weed seeds and toxins are destroyed, Price said.

Besides measuring attitudes, her research project also aims to quantify the benefits of the town’s compost as a plant nutrient and determine whether pharmaceuticals, particularly antibiotics, survive the decomposition process.

The compost is being tested on wheat and potatoes, Price said. So far, the wheat is already showing promising results — the sections of the field where compost was applied are producing wheat sprouts that are deeper green, more robust and taller than those without.

Many residents in La Conner and Shelter Bay have been using the compost for years. It is available for free at the kiosk outside the wastewater treatment plant on Chilberg Road near the fire station.

Over the years, “the quality has improved a lot,” Price said.

Presently, the finely screened, rich brown compost, which looks identical to the expensive stuff in bags at garden centers, is dressing up flower beds maintained by the town along the public streets, at the roundabout and in front of Town Hall.

HERE FISHY, FISHY – La Conner Rotarian Martin Howard has been sprinkling the smelts’ favorite fish chow into the channel to encourage the little silver fish to come to town for Saturday’s Smelt Derby.

– Photo by Sue Phillips

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• OBITUARY •

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The 80s were a difficult time for her. Death claimed her husband of 51 years, Aadne Bakke. He had been a wonderful companion to her and a partner in both her careers. Ruth also lost her daughter Kaye Doughty, greatgranddaughter Kaitlyn Peacock, and several of her siblings.

More than anything, Ruth was known throughout Skagit County for her cooking and bread making. She often gifted her clients with a loaf of bread baked that same morning. In the early days of her restaurant career, she catered dinners for as many as 600 people. At age 90 she hosted weekly dinners at her home for family, friends, clients and whoever happened by.

Ruth and Aadne were founding members of the Burlington Alliance Church and enthusiastically supported it as well as mission work around the world. They made three trips to Africa to visit their son Gordon, his wife Elaine and their family, who were serving as missionaries in Zambia. They also loved to visit family in Norway and Canada.

Ruth and Aadne are survived by their son and daughter-inlaw, Gordon and Elaine Bakke of Conway; their daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Jerry Benson of Bow, Sandi and Bill Riley of Burlington, Kit and John LaMonte of Acme and Terri and Charlie Bakke-Schultz of Anacortes.

Ruth was very proud of her 13 grandchildren: Janice Bakke, Greg Bakke, Sarah Knudsen, Erik Benson, Bryan Benson, Dr. David Benson, Jason Benson, Danette Peacock, Merideth Hansen, Mike Doughty, Kim Lee, Tiffany LaMonte and Melissa Anderson as well as her 20 great-grandchildren. Ruth outlived nine brothers and sisters.

She was called “Aunty Ruth� by more than 100 nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Ruth’s family extends special thanks to caregivers Joy Woody, Ashley Carpenter and Barbara Riley as well as Nurse Jenny and those who helped through Hospice.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at Bethany Covenant Church at 1318 S. 18th St. in Mount Vernon at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Burial will follow at the Saxon Cemetery, Doran Road near Acme. A memorial gathering will be held after the burial at the home of Kit and John LaMonte in Saxon.

Memorials can be made to Mission Aviation Training Academy, P.O. Box 3655, Arlington, WA 98223, Burlington Alliance Church or Hospice of Skagit County.

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RUTH BAKKE 1918-2013 Former La Conner restaurant owner, Ruth Bakke, died on Sunday, February 10 at the age of 94.

Ruth was born to Norwegian immigrants Gerhart and Sigrid Gunderson on March 16, 1918 in Frog Lake, Alberta, Canada.

As the seventh of 10 children, she learned to work hard on the family farm. It was there that Ruth developed the generous and loving spirit for which she has always been known.

At age 17, Ruth followed her parents and younger sisters to Whatcom County, where she attended Meridian High School.

On January 29, 1938, she married Aadne Bakke and moved to the Bakke farm in the Acme area. It was on this farm that she and Aadne raised their six children. She actively supported Mt. Baker High School and was pictured in a “Saturday Evening Post� article on parents who held a Scandinavian smorgasbord each year to raise funds for the band’s highlander uniforms.

Ruth was a musician, often picking up fiddle, harmonica or accordion to play an old tune or gospel song. She was famous for cooking pancake breakfasts over a campfire in Saxon on the South Fork of the Nooksack River.

Ruth’s passion was cooking for people who loved to eat.

In 1960 the Bakkes moved to Skagit County, where they operated several restaurants during the 60’s and 70’s.

Those included Bakke’s Cafe in Burlington, known for an outstanding Scandinavian smorgasbord, Nordic Inn in LaConner, Freedom Inn in Mount Vernon and Marysville Cattle Auction Cafe.

At each of these establishments, Ruth’s generous spirit shined as she developed lifelong relationships with her patrons, including the colorful characters of 70s-era LaConner.

In 1977 Ruth began a successful second career in real estate, retiring at the age of 89.

As a Realtor she was well loved and received many awards for

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Norway has gone from a third world country 50 years ago, to the country that’s always at the top of the list for most “livable�

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This week, La Conner Co-op Preschool is celebrating a very successful annual Art Show and Auction that was held Sunday, Feb. 10 with the theme “Love is in the Art.� The fundraising team worked many months on this fundraiser, and it turned out to be a magical event. We are so grateful for the generous donations of several talented local artists, Nell Thorn, which donated a delicious meal and dessert for each person, auctioneers Tom Perry and John Ravnik, DJ Heidi Plank, and many of the generous businesses downtown and individuals in our community. Coffee was donated by Starbucks Anacortes, and pizza was donated by the Anacortes Papa Murphy’s. We were also able to have fantastic appetizers and wine service by La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib House.

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Kory’s counterparts in Norway now enjoy a comfortable upper middle class lifestyle and would never even consider wearing socks with holes in them. There’s a good chance they even throw out hole-less socks.

Norwegians take so many perfectly good things to the dump that several dumps have opened second hand stores so their landfills don’t fill up so quickly. Naturally, it’s mostly just immigrants who shop there.

Today’s Norwegians are anything but tight fisted.

They have so much of their lives subsidized by their government,that many don’t even have a savings account because any possible emergency they’d have would be taken care of by their tax dollars at work.

Even, I’m sure, a hole in their sock.

With this column, writer Mickey Bambrick brings her Nuggets from Norway series to a close, after a three-year run in this newspaper. Her new weekly feature, Life on the Ridge, made its debut last month.

places. The discovery of oil in the North Sea has made all the difference, as Norway is now the second largest exporter of oil in the world.

The Norwegians that stayed through the hard times are now reaping massive rewards.

My husband can’t shake his immigrant mentality, so whether he came by his stubbornness through nature or nurture, I can’t say. His father had nothing when he arrived in America. He had to save for a year before he could pay for the tickets to bring over his wife and four sons.

Kory spent his American childhood living as if in poverty, while his father was investing every dollar in his construction business, increasing his net worth.

They shopped at thrift stores and often brought back more from the dump than they had taken. Kory’s father repaired all their shoes as they passed down from one boy to the next. His mother made soap from scratch.

They ate soup made from fish heads thrown out by a fisherman uncle or beef bones from a rendering plant where another relative worked.

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• On March 8, 1950, Volkswagen, maker of the Beetle automobile, expands its product offerings to include a microbus. Known officially as the Volkswagen Type 2, the bus was a favorite mode of transportation for hippies during the 1960s and became an icon of the American counterculture movement.

• On March 10, 1988, pop singer and teen idol Andy Gibb — younger brother of Bee Gees Barry, Robin and Maurice — dies in Britain just days after his 30th birthday. Six months earlier, Gibb had topped the charts with his debut record, “I Just Want to Be Your Everything.” His string of three No. 1 hits with his first three releases is a record that still stands today.

dinner. But, we stick to it. Well, Kory does, anyway. Me, I’m a cheatin’ vegan, as I occasionally cross over to the vegetarian regime and delight in forbidden dairy products.

Kory’s now embraced kale as his daily bread, but giving up the morning coffee was a tad bit too much. He needs just a little more quality to go along with his quantity in life.

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• On March 7, 1876, 29year-old Alexander Graham Bell receives a patent for his revolutionary new invention — the telephone. Bell’s patent filing beat a similar claim

by Elisha Gray by just two hours.

• On March 4, 1933, at the height of the Great Depression, Franklin Delano Roosevelt is inaugurated as the 32nd president of the United States. In his famous inaugural address, Roosevelt told Americans that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

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This raises the question of what President Obama was doing during the long hours of an attack that killed a U.S. ambassador for the first time since 1979.

Or it should raise the question. The press isn’t much interested in asking it. Given the opportunity to query the president directly in his joint interview with President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Steve Kroft of “60 Minutes” stuck to more pressing matters, like any sense of guilt Clinton might feel about not preventing the attacks.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina vows to hold up Obama administration nominees until he gets answers. His determination is admirable, but by now, no one really cares. The stonewall worked, alas. Benghazi was a fiasco.

The handling of its aftermath

by President Obama and his team was brilliant. I guess that’s why they call him the commander in chief.

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The Obama White House is to be congratulated. It has executed one of the most effective stonewalls in recent memory over the Benghazi attack last Sept. 11 that killed our ambassador to Libya and three others. Its handling of the aftermath of the debacle is a model example of the power of obfuscation and delay. Future highranking officials please take note: This is how it is done.

All the smart PR gurus say it is best to release bad news as soon as possible “to get ahead of the story.” The Obama White House wasn’t foolish enough to follow this hackneyed advice. It advanced laughably implausible explanations for the attack from the first and has refused to provide a full accounting of its handling of it to this day.

The imperative for the White House was, first, to try to deny that the assault was a coordinated terrorist attack lest that undermine its anti-terror credentials and, second, to push further consideration of the matter past the November election.

After that, there would be, by definition, no electoral consequences from more fallout.

So the Accountability Review Board report from the State Department was scheduled to hit ... in December. When asked about Benghazi during the campaign, the president could aver, “Nobody wants to find out more what happened than I do.”

Of course, President Barack Obama always knew

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Obama’s Benghazi Success

By Joy Neal Amish woman, living as though Director in the 17th Century, caring for her We have a new website –— widowed father and three young by www.lclib.lib.wa.us. Try it out. brothers on their family farm. In We hope you can find things secret at night, by candlelight, better than the old one. Let us she has written the novel that This past year has been a bit of know what you think. burns within her and gets it into a challenge. We’ve gone vegan, When you are in next, you Robert’s hands, wrapped in her so I’ve had to learn to cook all might want to check out one of hand-stitched apron. He falls in over again. And it’s not just the our new books. Here are a few love first with the book, and then garden variety of veganism that you might be interested in. with the woman he has never says, “if it has a face or a mother, Painted Girls by Cathy Marie met, living in the sequestered don’t eat it.” It’s the fat-free Buchanan: Following their world of the Amish — a world variety. father’s sudden death, the van without telephones, computers, No nuts, no oils, no avocados Goethem sisters find their lives electricity, modern conveniences, or coconut — and limited soy upended. With few options for or cars. Although Lillibet faces products. We are on a plantwork, Marie is dispatched to the banishment from her family and based diet out of desperate Paris Opéra, where for a scant 17 community, she embraces the necessity because my husband francs a week, she will be trained opportunity to publish her novel has heart disease, and I honestly to enter the famous ballet. Marie and is irresistibly drawn to the believe this will add years to his throws herself into dance and is man who has heard her voice. life. Medical science backs this soon modeling in the studio of Destiny is at work here. Fate up.

Edgar Degas, where her image draws her from her horse-andI read “Prevent and Reverse will forever be immortalized as buggy life toward his and the Heart Disease,” by Dr. Caldwell Little Dancer Aged Fourteen. publication of her novel.

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Braves take hard road to Regional round

By Bill Reynolds Nothing good in life comes easily.

And for the La Conner High Braves that includes their trip this Friday to the 6 p.m. Regionals in Mountlake Terrace.

La Conner, 21-1, advanced to the Round of 16 after capturing a hard-earned Bi-District title last week that included a 56-53 double overtime escape at home against upset-minded Seattle Lutheran.

Senior guard Anthony Williams, who delivered 10 second half points off the bench, drained a clutch perimeter trey in the waning moments of the second extra session to put La Conner ahead for good at 54-53.

Tyler Howlett, who was superb the entire week, salted away the victory moments later with a deft left-handed jump hook in the lane.

Howlett would follow that up with a stellar 20-point, eightrebound effort Saturday night in La Conner’s 48-38 Bi-District championship game win over Bear Creek.

Their gritty workmanlike approach could serve the Braves well as they try to take care of business at Regionals minus 6-8 starting post Jonah Cook, who is ineligible the rest of the campaign.

“From here on out,” noted former La Conner assistant Steve Johnson, a mainstay on the Braves’ 1987 club that placed third in Spokane, “you’re gonna face a quality opponent every night.”

Seattle Lutheran was all that — and then some.

The Saints nearly pulled off a miracle at Landy James Gym,

leading 49-47 late in the first overtime before Hudson Zavala hit a buzzer beater off a nice feed from Spencer Novak.

Seattle Lutheran led 53-51 in the second OT after sandwiching hoops around a Sean Hulbert post-up.

That’s when Williams, who had scored seven points in the fourth quarter, came to the rescue.

He buried a pressure-packed three-pointer with 1:21 left, turning a two-point deficit into a one-point edge.

After the Braves got a defensive stop, Howlett sealed the verdict with his clincher in the paint.

La Conner had led 12-2 in the opening frame and appeared poised to break the game open.

But the Saints came marching in — as in back in the contest.

Seattle Lutheran went on an 11-1 run that was finally curbed when Howlett popped in a midrange jumper.

Howlett then scored on three successive possessions in the third quarter to keep La Conner in front 23-20.

Two Howlett foul shots stretched the Braves’ lead to 3025 before Saints marksman Cody Jones began finding the range from beyond the three-point stripe.

Jones hit two key treys in the fourth quarter as forced overtime at 41-41.

Howlett shouldered much of La Conner’s scoring load as the Saints ran a box-and-one defense on senior guard Spencer Novak, who entered the game averaging nearly 20 points per contest.

Howlett was again La Conner’s go-to scorer when paired opposite

SPORTS

By Bill Reynolds La Conner High wrestlers easily grasped the serious nature of their trip last week to Tacoma.

For them, it was as much about business as pleasure.

Still, the end result was quite pleasing to La Conner coaches and grapplers alike.

Three La Conner entrants emerged from the Tacoma Dome having placed in the top six of their respective divisions during the two-day Mat Classic XXV event.

Braves’ senior Dahlton Zavala headlined the La Conner performance, placing second in the 160-pound class with a narrow overtime loss in the final round.

Zavala won his first two State matches before taking the gold medal showdown into an extra session.

La Conner head coach Barry Harper said afterward that Zavala couldn’t have come any closer to wearing a State crown.

“He was literally seconds

The Lady Braves benefitted from a balanced attack in downing Darrington, with seven players reaching the scoring column.

In addition to Stewart, McCormick, and James, the La Conner point parade included Katie McKnight, Kelley McClung, Katie Novak, and Siomi Bobb.

McKnight recorded seven points, while McClung added a half dozen. Novak meshed a perimeter trey, and Bobb scored a deuce.

Amy Mills and Jordyn Stafford had nine points apiece for Darrington.

The Lady Braves prepped for Darrington by edging Bear Creek in a defensive battle that La Conner trailed until just before halftime, when Lauren Reynolds broke a 7-7 deadlock with a putback in traffic.

Bear Creek, which enjoyed a significant size advantage, regained the lead 1614 in the third frame. But the Lady Braves once again finished

away from being a State champ,” stressed Harper.

La Conner junior Wil James won his opener en route to a strong fourth place State finish.

“He’s an outstanding wrestler, and we expect really big things from him next year,” Harper said.

Frances Zeimantz, meanwhile, placed sixth in her division on the girls’ side of the State tourney.

“She’s the first girl we’ve had place at State,” Harper noted Monday.

La Conner’s Amber Drye and William Zeimantz also won matches in Tacoma, though by narrow margins failed to place in their respective brackets.

As a team, La Conner finished 13th out of a 35-school field.

“The kids had an outstanding tournament,” said Harper, who envisions similar scenarios playing out in the years to come.

“The future,” he said, “looks very bright for La Conner wrestling. We have a solid core returning and a good group of freshmen coming in next year.”

GLASS ACT – La Conner’s Jamall James, number 13, snares a rebound during last weekend’s Bi-District hoop action. The Braves improved to 21-1 and advanced to Regional play with twin wins over Seattle Lutheran and Bear Creek, above.

– Photo by Melissa Reynolds

Bear Creek.

“He was calling for the ball,” Braves head coach Scott Novak said of Howlett afterward, “and when we got it to him, he went to work.”

More often than not it was Spencer Novak who was getting Howlett the ball.

Novak recorded a team-best

Gritty Lady Braves net Bi-District hoop title

By Bill Reynolds The third time was a charm Saturday for the La Conner High Lady Braves.

La Conner turned in yet another defensive gem in avenging two regular season losses to league rival Darrington, upsetting the favored Lady Loggers 44-31 in a hard-fought Bi-District finale in Puyallup.

La Conner had advanced to the Bi-District title round with a stifling 26-18 triumph over Bear Creek earlier in the week.

The Lady Braves were eager to settle a score with Darrington, which had swept the twogame league series between the longtime foes.

Junior frontliner Aubrey Stewart paced the victors with perhaps her finest effort of the campaign, leading all scorers with 13 points while reeling in a team-best 12 rebounds.

Alyssa McCormick and Taysha James also did plenty of damage in the paint, finishing with seven and six points, respectively.

“That was as good a game from our post players as we’ve had all season,” Lady Braves head coach Scott Novak told the media afterward.

La Conner, which improved to 19-4 going into this Friday night’s Regional round at Mountlake Terrace, broke open a tight contest in the second half with stellar defense — a carryover from the Lady Braves’ BiDistrict opener opposite Bear Creek.

Novak’s charges repeatedly forced the Lady Loggers into miscues and turnovers during critical portions of the second half.

“We started turning the ball over in the fourth quarter,” lamented Darrington head coach Jeff Anderson. “They started making shots, and we went into panic mode.”

The Lady Braves, who trailed 19-18 at the break, closed with a decisive 16-4 spurt in the final stanza.

Anderson hinted his club may have peaked when Darrington dealt La Conner a key home defeat last month.

“We haven’t played as well since the last time we beat them,” he said.

This time around it was La Conner’s turn to celebrate — and the Lady Braves did so in style.

The La Conner players took turns after the game cutting down sections of net from the Chief Leschi irons.

La Conner grapplers grab State honors

strong, this time with a 12-2 fourth period rally.

McKnight led the winners with 12 points, highlighted by clutch free throw shooting down the stretch.

Her backdoor cut for a layup late in the game sealed the verdict for La Conner.

“We were finally able to draw them out,” McKnight said after the game, “and I was able to curl off the screen and go to the basket.”

While the game lacked style points, La Conner put enough tallies on the scoreboard to satisfy coach Novak.

“I’ll take an ugly win any day over a loss,” he explained.

But that win — coupled with La Conner’s payback against Darrington — has the Lady Braves sitting pretty.

At least for the time being.

The Lady Braves’ 8 p.m. Feb. 22 tipoff at Mountlake Terrace is one of those high risk-high reward affairs. A win advances La Conner to State, but a loss would eliminate the team.

six assists to go with 11 points and five rebounds.

With the win, La Conner avenged a tough Bi-District loss to Bear Creek a year ago.

The Braves started slowly against the Grizzlies but finished with a flourish. A putback by Cameron Sherman just before the final buzzer assured La Conner a double-digit triumph.

“I really liked our effort and energy,” coach Novak stressed after the nets were cut. “The difference in the game might well have been the hustle plays.

We worked hard and got after it all over the floor.

“This,” he stressed, “was a game we really wanted to win.”

Which will be the story line Friday night at Mountlake Terrace as well.

STRONG SHOWING – William Zeimantz was a big part of the La Conner High wrestling program’s success this year. Zeimantz and four other Braves’ grapplers closed out their season by qualifying for last weekend’s Mat Classic XXV event at the Tacoma Dome.

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Thursday Feb 21

6:45 to 8:15 p.m. – Veggie U Class: “Raising Chickens in Your Urban Backyard,” presented by Linda Zielinski.

Free. Anacortes Library, 1220 Tenth Street. More info: 293-1910 x21.

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The Poet’s Place Skagit Morning

By Ashley E. Sweeney Mirror still, the slough reflects like glass; Only the old sit awake.

Dawn chases frosted tones into day; The young rise late.

The wise trees whisper, “Yes, we know, we know. Why the hurry?”

The pattern repeats, centuries old; And emanating from the bark, reluctance in the turning of the season.

The young turn old; the old look up.

And above all, on an invisible calendar, Majestic geese, Winged white.

Monday Mar 4

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.

top of my head, and some of you would say that’s putting it nicely, and I might need an anatomy lesson.

Last week, I didn’t write my column because I became absorbed in a story about two people who released two raccoons from two cages because they hadn’t been fed or offered water for at least two days.

1.The What singer had a Top rules are different on the 10 hit with “Pride and to Joy”? front page. You have get your 2. Who released facts straight, and“Spanish you have to Stroll,” talk to and a lotwhen? of different people, 3. Which one-name and you have to keep artist your own released “I Want to Be Your biases out of the article.

Man?” At “Newsday,” I mostly wrote 4. Who hadstories, a hit with the feature the “Calone’s that endar Girl”? required a softer touch — like 5. Name the song the guy suing the with Longthis Island lyric: “Soon be thereand at tics Railroad forhe’ll headaches your side with sweet bouaccountable to awaiting for trains quet, And he’ll kiss that were often late.your lips andAs caress your waiting fin- now a sports writer and gertips.” as a columnist, I should have my facts Answers right, but the standard is1.more demanding the front Marvin Gaye, inon1963. page, especially when He was shot and killedyou in are naming names.

1984 during a violent arguSandy, always ment with my his editor, father. is Maradding “alleged” vin Gay the Sr. word received only to any accusation that haseven yet to be five years probation, verified or adjudicated. though his second shot was course, you canafter slant a at Of point-blank range story by the facts you leave in Gaye was already dead. and the facts you leave out, and 2. Mink DeVille, in 1977. It you used get toon choose the quotes that was the soundtrack can make someone sound really of “In the Land of Women” smart or really stupid. in 2007.

I wanted to get this one right 3. Roger Troutman, aka because I do have a strong bias.

Roger, in 1988. His “The I’m not an animal rights activist, Many Facets of Roger” but I am an animal lover.solo album was released Charlotte’s Web after had his a prodebut with the group Zapp. found effect on me. E.B. White 4. Pop Neiltale Sedaka, spun thisartist amazing about the inrelationship 1961. His between mother took a piga and second joband to itbuy piano, a spider, hasa held up for thinking that the young Neil generations, and it profoundly would become imprinted on me aas classical a youngster. pianist.

To this day, I cannot kill a 5. “It’sAnd All in thebite Game”

by I’m spider. they me, and Tommy Edwards, in 1958. allergic to their bites. But when The I seemelody one inwas my originally house, which written in 1911 Charles in Shelter Bay isbyoften, I take a Dawes, whoplate, became round paper scoopthe up the 30th vice under goes spider, and president while the spider Calvin Coolidge. in circles looking for an escape, 2013 King Synd., Inc. I©escort theFeatures little bugger outside and release it.

Unfortunately, the State of California and I believe in catch and release, but when it comes to raccoons and other pesky varmints, the State of Washington does not. So I would rather not see raccoons trapped and killed by the town of La Conner.

And I most certainly don’t want to see them starved in their cages before they pay the ultimate sacrifice for raiding our garbage cans and bothering our pets.

We had a family of raccoons in our garage feasting on cat food, and I shooed them out with a broom and, thenceforth, we fed the cats in the house and the problem was solved.

When we lived in Los Angeles, we had a large extended family of raccoons living in our backyard.

One night we were awakened by these little cooing sounds, and we woke up startled to see two raccoons in our bedroom.

I did the manly thing and stood up on the bed and screamed like a scared child as Susan bravely found a broom and ushered them into the backyard.

We went on a family ski trip

right after Halloween and left a bowl of candy on the dining room table. When we returned, wrappers from little Snickers bars were scattered in every room of the house.

We contacted animal control, and they set a trap cage in our backyard using peanut butter to lure the pesky banditos into the trap. They caught all but two of them and promised that they would be released in the national forest outside of the smog. Lucky raccoons.

I captured the ongoing saga 1 on a digital camera, and Susan 1. Who was the last pitcher in showed third-grade students before theher New York Mets’ or photos of events as they unfolded.

Johan Santana in 2012 to The kids couldn’t wait to hear2 toss a no-hitter against the did what happened next. defending World Series thi The two smartest raccoons champs?

Ad — the team leaders — were too 2.

Which two majorclever to get caught, so I replaced3 league teams havewith hadthose the little ere the peanut butter overall No.bars, 1 pickand the most en Snickers the team times in baseball’s amateur to leaders couldn’t resist and were draft? mo promptly caught and released out 3.

Name the first black 4 of the smoggy LA basin. player to win the an La NFL Most story, did In writing Conner Valuable Player Award? ple I interviewed the mayor, the 4.

How many times has town administrator, the head Wo of Coach Boeheim led who5 Public Jim Works, the woman Syracuse’s men’s complaint, basket- the to made the original ball team to the Final Four?up the in councilman who offered 5. When was resolution for the the last towntime to hireAd a before that the Los and6 trapper,2012 the trapper himself, Angeles Kings an who be of course, the reached two people NHL conference final? to released the raccoons.

6.They Who had was demonized the last the Ch American swimmer before trapper, thinking it was he whoA Nathan Adrian in 2012 to Mo left those raccoons unattended, win gold medal andan soOlympic did I. I thought, what kind En trapper captures animals andC inof the men’s 100-meter then starves them before killing freestyle? them?

But the that three turnedgolfout to be© 7. Name wrong.

The six trapper a stellar ers who won PGAhas Tour reputation, it was events by theand age of 23. just bad timing and a systemic failure that Answers was at fault.

1. Texas’ Nolan Ryan noThe trapper brings the cages hit Oakland in 1990. to the town’s Public Works 2. The New York Mets Department, and they place and San Diego each have the traps where they’ve had picked No. 1 five a complaint or times. have seen an 3. Joe Perry of the San intruder.

Francisco won UPI’s the Virginia49ers Dyer observed NFL MVP award in 1954. raccoons in the cages over Martin 4. ThreeKing times.weekend. There Luther 5. It was 1993.working over the was nobody 6.

Matt Biondi, weekend to checkinto1988. see if any of 7. cages Jack were Nicklaus, Tiger the occupied.

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Unfortunately, Ben was cited for interfering with hunting gear, a misdemeanor, and has a court date next month. Hopefully the judge will realize that he deserves a commendation, not a condemnation, for what he did.

The town administration, which had originally advised the Town Council not to order the trapping, announced at a town council meeting the night before my story ran that the town would no longer contract with the trapper after the raccoon incident. The trapper reported that four of his traps have been stolen, including the two that Ben is accused of taking and returning days later.

Whatever the official reason, I think ending raccoon trapping in La Conner was a very sensible decision. Private citizens still have the right to deal with critters on their own property in a lawful way, and I’m hoping they use extermination as a last resort.

I’m even willing to donate the Snickers bars.

1. LITERATURE: Who created the character of 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. – Veggie U Class: Walter Mitty?

“Fall-Winter Gardening” presented 2. GEOGRAPHY: Which

by Peter Heffelfinger. Free. Anacortes Central American country Public Library, 1220 Tenth Street. More has coastline only on the info: 293-1910 x21.

Pacific side?

Friday Mar 8 3. GAMES: How many 10 a.m. to Noon – Adult Hike: Enjoy players are on a volleyball the lovely Pine Ridge Loop walk. Meet team? at the base of Mount Erie on Ray Auld 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Drive. For more info: 293-3725 or www.

Which president eventufriendsoftheacfl.org ally courted and married a 10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all preschool ages (babies, too!). Sing, woman who was briefly his move, listen to books, dance, interact schoolteacher? with your child, and pop bubbles! At La 5. HISTORY: What was Conner Regional Library. the name of the system of racial segregation used in Africa in the second ARTS/MUSEUMS South half of the 20th century?

LA CONNER QUILT & TEXTILE 6. MYTHOLOGY: Which MUSEUM: New exhibit – “Color, Design, Greek heroine refused to & Inspiration: Kaffe Fassett & Brandon marry any man who could Mably,” a collective project featuring not beat her in a foot race? both quilts and knitting through March 7. ANCIENT WORLD: 24. Located in the historic 1891 Gaches What field of study was Mansion, 703 S. Second St. Open Wed. Euclid known for? to Sun.: 11 am to 5 pm. For more info: 8. MUSIC: What is a hurwww.laconnerquilts.com or 466-4288. dy-gurdy?

MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART: 9. FIRSTS: Who was the Winter Exhibitions – Jan. 12 to March first (and only) woman to 1: “Eduardo Calderón: Portraits of win the Medal of Honor?

20 Northwest Artists” and “Black and 10. GENERAL KNOWLWhite Color Study from the Permanent EDGE: Why is a catamaran Collection.” Open Sun. & Mon. - noon to 5 pm; Tues. to Sat. - 10 am to 5 pm. different from other boats?

Located at 121 S. First St. For more info: Answers www.museumofnwart.org or 466-4446.

1. James Thurber SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL 2. El Salvador MUSEUM: Featured exhibit through 3. Six April 28: “Skagit Sets Sail: By A Maritime Samantha 4. Weaver Millard Fillmore. MilHistory of Skagit County.” Open Tues. to lard and Abigail Fillmore Sun.: 11 am to 5 pm. Located at 501 S. were only a couple of years • St. It atwas former heavyFourth the top of the hill.

For more was busy with his own apartbut in age. weight champion and social or work, in glancing down info: www.skagitcounty.net/museum 5. Apartheid activist Muhammad Ali who at the newspaper on his desk call 466-3365.

6. Atalanta made the following obser- he noticed Thomas E. DewMathematics, specifically HELP OUT vation: “A nation is only as ey 7. and Huey P. Long were VOLUNTEER AT MoNA – Free geometry good as its women.” both mentioned in headtraining to become tour leader for pre-K 8. so A he hand-cranked string • During World War I, lines, suggested Huey through elementary school groups. Next instrument fully one-third of all men in and Dewey.

A friend named training date: Thurs., Feb. 21, 9 am to 4 9. Dr. Mary Edwards between the ages pmEngland at the Museum of Northwest Art, 121 Louie Schmitt stopped in to Walker, for her medical 17St. and 35 info: werecontact killed.

S.of First More Jasmine say hello at that moment, so work during theasCivil War at •466-4446, x106century or jasminev@ The 20th saw he added Louie the third 10.

It has two hulls museumofnwart.org some profound changes in nephew.

2013 King Features Synd., Inc. society, and here is one of •© Jack Nicholson has been the more striking examples: nominated for an AcadBetween 1900 and 1990, emy Award 12 times (more the lifespan of the average than any other actor in hisAmerican man increased tory) and has won the award from less than 47 years to twice. He also appeared in more than 72 years. two episodes of “The Andy • You might be surprised Griffith Show.” to learn that 20 percent of • In 1974, a Gallup poll

By Roberta Nelson don’t found that the most admired American families have bank accounts. man in America was in Henry attendance.

I decided an effort How Street • It wasMoore in the late 1930s Kissinger. to ease the tension to make what Name whenGot HarryIts Reeves, a writI felt was a humorous suggestion *** This started Duck out in car1933. that the street er forstory the Donald be named Moore The La decided Conner Fire Department Street.

Thought for the Day: toon, that introducwas Douglas “Show a great actorthree inggiven threea building nephewson would As an me example of how Street I’ll show you can a lousy open upbya lotGlen of storyCornwall lines. and council members control and as the Fire husband; show meand a great At abecame loss for known names for things it was moved seconded Department you’ve seen the characters,headquarters.

Reeves asked actress, to name and the street “Moore Street” TheyCarmichael, also were able to secure — W.C. Fields Jim who also devil.” and passed within a minute.

Maple Hall from the Conner worked on the cartoons, for This was a total surprise to me. family for $350.

This was all It©did 2013seem King Features Inc.to the suggestions. Carmichael to put Synd., an end the money the Fire Department conversation. had at that time. Many clam Much more time has passed chowder feeds and dances were and the buildings in question held there. were remodeled and are put to Time passed and a lawsuit good use today. was filed as to who owned the buildings. This was brought about due to the town wanting to sell their buildings for another purpose. The firemen decided to file a lawsuit against the town regarding the ownership of the property.

The judge in the Superior Court ruled that the town could not be sued by another part of itself. This caused considerable hostility all over town. The Fire Department was held in high esteem by local residents most of whom felt the firemen got a raw deal.

Moore Clarke had asked the town to trade some property when they built a new office.

This caused a new street to be added that needed power and phone poles. The power —21— company would not put the poles on a street with no name. This Over 50 Classes Available. matter was to come before the Register at www.island.wsu.edu or call 360-240-5527 council. Hard feelings were still evident over the raw deal the firemen had received.

At that council meeting a hostile atmosphere existed. Remarks were made by the audience in

Tuesday Mar 5

Dear to My Heart

King Features Weekly Service

and back into a productive phase. Family matters also benefit from your more positive attitude.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A bit of nostalgia is fine. But don’t stay back in the past too long or you might miss seeing the signpost up ahead pointing the way to a new opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) If you feel you need to take more time to study a situation before making a decision, do so. Don’t let anyone push you into acting until you’re ready.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) As the Great Advice Giver, the Goat really shines this week as family and friends seek your wisdom. Someone especially close to you might make a surprising request.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Spiritual concerns dominate part of the week before more worldly matters demand your attention. An old promise resurfaces with some surprises attached.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re in a highly productive period and are eager to finish all the projects you’ve taken on. But don’t let yourself get swamped.

Take a breather now and again.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for learning new things quickly and applying your knowledge to best advantage where needed.

Saturday Mar 2

1 p.m. – Hellebores & More: Marianne Binetti tells how to garden with hellebores & others for early color. At Christianson’s.

Free. Reservations required: 466-3821 or www.christiansonsnursery.com

If I ran the zoo

BOOSTER PAVERS: Show your Brave Pride with the La Conner High School Booster Club’s paver project. A quad in front of the school is covered By in tiles to memorialize alumni, families, special occasions and businesses.

Tiles are $75 for two lines with up to 20 characters each and additional lines can Writing a hard news story is be purchased. Order forms are available hard for me. at the La Conner Weekly News office It’s not like writing this column, or call Nancy Anderson at 466-4068 or which allows me to write off the Kelly McKnight at 466-3482.

February 18, 2013

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your soft-hearted self is drawn to a tempting offer.

But your hard-headed half isn’t so sure. Best advice: Do it only after every detail is checked out to your liking.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your inventive mind should help you find a way to get around an apparently impassable barrier and make yourself heard. Your efforts get you noticed by the right people.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re enjoying this creative period. But by midweek, you’ll need to emphasize your more pragmatic talents as you consider a risky but potentially lucrative move.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) An unexpected rejection could turn into something positive if you pocket your pride and ask for advice on how you can make changes that will make the difference.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Lion’s heart gives you the courage to push for answers to a job-related situation. Stay with it. You’ll soon find more believers coming out the ranks of the doubters.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your curiosity pays off this week as you push past the gossip to find the facts. What you ultimately discover could lead you to make some changes in your plans.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new sense of enthusiasm helps get you out of on-the-job doldrums

6 to 8 p.m. – Neurofeedback Info: Learn about neurofeedback in Fidalgo Room at Island Hospital, Anacortes.

Free. More info: 299-4204 or www. islandhospital.org/classes

personalities. Jeanne Law, speaker. $15 breakfast. Copia Coffee Lounge, 1174 S. Burlington Blvd. More info: www.skagitwomeninbusiness.com or (360)708-7172.

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.

“Gardening for Life”

March 9, 2013 Oak Harbor High School Guest Speaker:

Ciscoe Morris

“Design the Oh La La Garden”

PAGE 6 • LA CONNER WEEKLY NEWS • FEBRUARY 20, 2013

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO: Albert L. Taylor

Kathy M. Taylor

12677 State Route 9

Clear Lake, WA 98235

Albert L. Taylor

P.O. Box 312

Clearlake, WA 98235

Kathy M. Taylor

P.O. Box 531

Clearlake, WA 98235 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 22nd day of March, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Skagit County Courthouse, 205 W. Kincaid Street, in the City of Mt. Vernon, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Skagit, State of Washington, to-wit: PARCEL “A”: The South ½ of the following described tract: That portion of the South ½ of Government Lot 7 of Section 1, Township 34 North, Range 4 East, W.M., described as follows: Commencing at the point of intersection of the North line of said South ½ of Government Lot 7 with the East line of the right-of-way of the Northern Pacific Railway; thence East 62 feet; thence South 06° East 190 feet to the true point of beginning of this description, said point being on the East marginal line of the County Highway, through the Town of Clear Lake; thence East 230 feet; thence South 96 feet; thence West 230 feet, more or less, to the East marginal line of said County Highway; thence Northerly along the East line of said highway to the point of beginning; EXCEPT therefrom a strip of land approximately, 27 feet wide off the East side of said premises, so that the East line of the above described tract running North and South will be parallel with the center of the alley now ending on the North line of the above described tract: EXCEPTING from said South ½, that portion lying within the boundaries of that certain tract conveyed to Olive E. Thompson Chambers by deed dated April l, 1921, recorded May 2,1921, in Volume 122 of Deeds, page 123, under Auditor’s File No. 149706, records of Skagit County, Washington.

PARCEL “B”: Lot 10, Block 11, “PLAT OF CLEAR LAKE, SKAGIT COUNTY, WASHINGTON”, as per plat recorded in Volume 4 of Plats, Pages 22 and 23, records of Skagit County, Washington. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated July 29, 2012, and recorded on August 23, 2010, under Skagit County, Washington, Auditor’s File No. 201008230266 from Albert L. Taylor and Kathy M. Taylor, as Grantor, to Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of North Coast Credit Union, as Beneficiary.

2. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

3. The default, for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Monetary Default: a. Failure to make monthly payments due from June 1, 2012, through November 1, 2012, totaling $5,196.00, together with default penalties pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note dated July 29, 2010; and Non-Monetary Default: a. Failure to keep the property free and clear of all other charges, liens or encumbrances.

4. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal balance of $110,000.00, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from the 23rd day of August, 2010, and such other costs of cure and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

5. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 22nd day of March, 2013. The defaults referred to in paragraph 3 must be cured by the 11th day of March, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the 11th day of March, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the default as set forth in paragraph 3 is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 11th day of March, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

6. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary

• LEGAL NOTICE • or Trustee to the Grantor or the Grantors’ successor in interest at the following address: NAME & ADDRESS Albert L. Taylor Kathy M. Taylor 12677 State Route 9 Clear Lake, WA 98235 Albert L. Taylor P.O. Box 312, Clearlake, WA 98235 Kathy M. Taylor P.O. Box 531 Clearlake, WA 98235 by both first class and certified mail on the 3rd day of October, 2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest was personally served on the 4th day of October, 2012, with said written Notice of Default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

7. The Trustee, whose name and address is set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

8. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

9. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

10. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS. The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

11. NOTICE TO GUARANTOR. The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and cost.

The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as given to the Grantor in order to avoid the Trustee’s Sale. The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the Property after the Trustee’s Sale. Any action to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt (subject to such longer periods as are provided in RCW 61.24).

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: • The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_ counselors_foreclosure. htm • The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://www.hud.gov/ offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm? webListAction=search& searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc • The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DATED THIS 14 day of November, 2012.

TRUSTEE: LAUGHLAN H. CLARK Attorney at Law P.O. Box 5226 Bellingham, Washington 98227

(360) 647-1500 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 20, 2013.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY SKAGIT FARMERS SUPPLY, Inc. Plaintiff vs.

OLIVE KIRK, as her separate property; AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY Defendants No. 13-2-00076-1 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: OLIVE KIRK; AND TO ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 23rd day of January, 2013, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff at his office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court.

The object of this action is to quiet title to certain real property, located in Skagit County, Washington, and described as follows: That portion of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Township 34 North, Range 4 East, W.M., described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the South line of the said Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 with the East line of the Pacific Highway, as the said highway existed on December 14th, 1956; thence North along the East line of the said highway right-of-way a distance of 8 feet, more or less, to an existing fence, said point being the Southwest corner of a tract conveyed to Joe Barnutek, et.ux., by instrument recorded on January 9th, 1957, under Skagit County Auditor’s File No. 546221; thence East along the said existing fence, a distance of 400 feet; thence South a distance of 8 feet to the South line of the said Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4; thence West along the said South line to the point of beginning EXCEPT that portion lying Easterly of a fence that existed on January 9th, 1957, as conveyed to Claude Dahlman, et.ux., by deed recorded on January 9th, 1957, under Skagit County Auditor’s File No. 546204.

DATED: January 14, 2013.

CRAIG SJOSTROM #21149 Attorney for Plaintiff 1204 Cleveland Ave. Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360) 848-0339 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In Re the Estate of DAVID ALLEN LINDE, Deceased.

No.: 13-4-00041-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

2. 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.

3. 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. 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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors: February 6, 2013.

Date of First Publication: February 13, 2013.

Jean Linde, Personal Representative Presented by: Michael A. Winslow SWBA #13901 Attorney for the Estate 1204 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, Washington 98273 Phone: (360) 336-3321 Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TO: Albert L. Taylor

Kathy M. Taylor

25248 Old Day Creek Road

Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

Albert L. Taylor

P.O. Box 312

Clearlake, WA 98235

Kathy M. Taylor

P.O. Box 531

Clearlake, WA 98235

Household Finance Corporation III

3701 88th Street NE

Plaza 88 Shpg Ctr – Suit C.

Marysville, WA 98270

Household Finance Corporation III

c/o Bishop, White & Marshall, P.S.

P.O. Box 2186

Seattle, WA 98111-2186

Skagit Bonded Collectors

c/o Craig Cammock

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Mt. Vernon, WA 98273-2805 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee will on the 22nd day of March, 2013, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Skagit County Courthouse, 205 W. Kincaid Street, in the City of Mt. Vernon, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the following described real property, situated in the County of Skagit, State of Washington, to-wit: A portion of the East 462.00 feet of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 5, Township 34 North, Range 5 East W.M., described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast comer of Skagit County Short Plat No. 52-73 as recorded May 6, 1974, in Volume 1 of Short Plats, page 51, records of Skagit County, Washington; thence North 00°24’49” West parallel with the East line of said Short Plat, for a distance of 579.37 feet to the true point of beginning; thence along said East line, for a distance of 421.22 feet to the South line of the County road known as Old Day Creek Road; thence North 48°27’58” East along said South line, for a distance of 113.96 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve of 606.62 foot radius, concave Southeasterly; thence Northeasterly through a central angle of 32°17’31”, for a distance of 341.89 feet; thence South 00°22’47” East, for a distance of 636.62 feet; thence South 89°17’37” West, for a distance of 391.32 feet to the East line of said Short Plat and the true point of beginning.

Situate in the County of Skagit, State of Washington. which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated April 13, 2005, and recorded on April 26, 2005, under Skagit County, Washington, Auditor’s File No. 200504260215 from Albert L. Taylor and Kathy M. Taylor, as Grantor, to First American Title Co Of Skagit Co, as Trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of North Coast Credit Union, as Beneficiary.

2. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust or the Beneficiary’s successor is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust.

3. The default, for which this foreclosure is made is as follows: Monetary Default: a. Failure to make monthly payments due from June 1, 2012, through November 1, 2012, totaling $9,882.36, together with default penalties pursuant to the terms of the Promissory Note dated April 13, 2005; and Non-Monetary Default: a. Failure to keep the property free and clear of all other charges, liens or encumbrances.

4. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal balance of $329,412.89, together with interest as provided in the Note or other instrument secured from the 26th day of April, 2005, and such other costs of cure and fees as are due under the Note or other instrument secured, and as are provided by statute.

5. The above-described real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on the 22nd day of March, 2013. The defaults referred to in paragraph 3 must be cured by the 11th day of March, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale.

The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before the 11th day of March,, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), the default as set forth in paragraph 3 is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid.

The sale may be terminated any time after the 11th day of March, 2013 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults.

6. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary

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or Trustee to the Grantor or the Grantors’ successor in interest at the following address: NAME & ADDRESS Albert L. Taylor Kathy M. Taylor 25248 Old Day Creek Road Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Albert L. Taylor P.O. Box 312, Clearlake, WA 98235 Kathy M. Taylor P.O. Box 531 Clearlake, WA 98235 by both first class and certified mail on the 3rd day of October, 2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Grantor or the Grantor’s successor in interest was personally served on the 4th day of October, 2012, with said written Notice of Default or the written notice of default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting.

7. The Trustee, whose name and address is set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

8. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property.

9. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale.

10. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS. The purchaser at the trustee’s sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenantoccupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060.

11. NOTICE TO GUARANTOR. The Guarantor may be liable for a deficiency judgment to the extent the sale price obtained at the Trustee’s Sale is less than the debt secured by the Deed of Trust. In any action for a deficiency, the Guarantor will have the right to establish the fair value of the property as of the date of the Trustee’s Sale, less prior liens and encumbrances, and to limit its liability for a deficiency to the difference between the debt and the greater of such fair value or the sale price paid at the Trustee’s Sale, plus interest and cost.

The Guarantor has the same rights to reinstate the debt, cure the default, or repay the debt as given to the Grantor in order to avoid the Trustee’s Sale. The Guarantor will have no right to redeem the Property after the Trustee’s Sale. Any action to enforce a guaranty must be commenced within one year after the Trustee’s Sale, or the last Trustee’s Sale under any deed of trust granted to secure the same debt (subject to such longer periods as are provided in RCW 61.24).

THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date on this notice to pursue mediation.

DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help.

SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: • The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Telephone: 1-877-894-HOME (1877-894-4663) Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/ homeownership/post_purchase_ counselors_foreclosure.htm • The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Telephone: 1-800-569-4287 Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/ sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListActi on=search&searchstate=WA&filte rSvc=dfc • The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-6064819 Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear DATED THIS 14th day of November, 2012.

TRUSTEE: LAUGHLAN H. CLARK Attorney at Law P.O. Box 5226 Bellingham, WA 98227 (360) 647-1500

THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 20, 2013.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ELIZABETH J. HANSEN, Deceased.

No. 13 4 00015 6 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 non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: February 6, 2013.

M. STEPHEN HANSEN Personal Representative SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC By:_________________________ BRIAN E. CLARK, WSBA #9019 Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In Re the Estate of DAVID ALLEN LINDE, Deceased.

No.: 13-4-00041-5 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 1. The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate.

2. 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.

3. 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. 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 filing copy of Notice to Creditors: February 6, 2013.

Date of First Publication: February 13, 2013.

Jean Linde, Personal Representative Presented by: Michael A. Winslow WSBA #13901 Attorney for the Estate 1204 Cleveland Avenue Mount Vernon, Washington 98273 Phone: (360) 336-3321 Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 13, 20 and 27, 2013.

LA CONNER TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA

Tues., Feb. 26 - 6 p.m.

1. Opening Ceremonies 2. Reports 3. Unfinished Business a. Ordinance - Amending uses for REET 1 b. Ordinance - Amending uses for REET 2 c. Ordinance - Amending the 2013 Budget d. Bid Acceptance - Wastewater Plant Lab Remodel 4. New Business 5. Community Comments 6. Miscellaneous Mayor/Council Roundtable 7. Executive Session There may be an executive session immediately preceding or following the meeting as allowed by RCW 42.30.110 and as announced by the presiding officer.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Successor Trustee will on March 1, 2013, at the hour of 10 o’clock, a.m., at the Skagit County Superior Courthouse, main floor lobby, in the city of Mount Vernon, state of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and 520 Morris St. • 360-399-1154 best bidder, payable at the time of Hours: sale, the following described real property, situated in the county of Wed., Fri. & Sat., 11-5 Skagit, state of Washington, to wit: Sun.: 12 noon - 3 That portion of the Northeast 1/4 Donations of used books, of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, home furnishings, Township 35 North, Range 3 East, garden items appreciated.

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III. tfcn8/12 The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Annual installment due 4/4/2012 $12,267.39 Interest 4/4/11 through 6/26/12 3,746.00 FOUND - Necklace on Feb. 10 on Chilberg Rd. Contact: (360) 428- Interest 6/27/12 through 11/19/12 2,920.91 6109, ext. 31110 to identify.

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VII. The Successor Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale.

VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above described property.

IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever, will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s Sale.

X. This notice is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

XI. The Successor Trustee makes no representations or warranties concerning what interest in the real property described above is being sold.

The Deed of Trust lien foreclosed may not be a first lien position, or there may be other prior encumbrances of title. The Successor Trustee is not required to provide title information concerning this property. Any person interested in this foreclosure is encouraged to make his or her own investigation concerning the ownership of the property, and the position on title of the Deed of Trust being foreclosed. Any person interested in the foreclosure is also encouraged to consult an attorney, as the Successor Trustee will not provide legal advice concerning the foreclosure. The Successor Trustee does not provide information concerning the location of the debtors nor concerning the condition of the property. No representation or warranties are made concerning the physical condition of the property, or whether there are any environmental or hazardous waste liabilities or problems connected with the property. Any person desiring title information, information concerning the physical condition of the property, information concerning any hazardous waste or environmental issues, or other information about the real property being foreclosed must obtain all such information independently.

Dated: November 19, 2012. /s/ JOHN W. HICKS JOHN W. HICKS, Successor Trustee 1603 South Third Street PO Box 1165 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Telephone: (360) 336-6565 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss.

COUNTY OF SKAGIT ) I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that JOHN W.

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Editor’s Note: According to its website, The Skagit Business Alliance is comprised of chambers of commerce board members and executive directors from La Conner, Anacortes, Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley and Concrete and the Skagit-Island County Association of Builders and the North Puget Sound Association of Realtors.

HICKS is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument and acknowledged it to be his free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes mentioned in the instrument.

DATED: November 19, 2012. /s/ KAY L. NEGLEY Printed name: KAY L. NEGLEY Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, residing at: Mount Vernon. My appointment expires: 3-15-2016 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 30 and February 20, 2013.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of ALAN A. SAVAGE, NO. 13-4-00025 3 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 non-probate assets.

Date of first publication: February 6, 2013.

CATHY L. SAVAGE Personal Representative SKAGIT LAW GROUP, PLLC By: BRIAN E. CLARK, WSBA #9019 Attorneys for Personal Representative P.O. Box 336/227 Freeway Drive, Suite B Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 6, 13 and 20, 2013.

Smelt called to dinner

By Lee Carlson In an effort to encourage more smelt to the 48th Annual Smelt Derby this Saturday, we have been feeding them regularly.

In case you have forgotten, the derby is part of La Conner’s history, and prizes are awarded for the largest smelt, but also for the strangest catch, the smallest smelt and many other fishy awards, all for a $2 fishing ticket.

Contest runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at town docks in La Conner.

Another tradition is the pancake breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at Maple Hall; $6 for adults and $3 for kids. Also at Maple Hall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. are free face painting and fish printing for the younger set.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. for the symphony fun run, a 5k and 10k event on a fast and flat course. Race starts at 10 with a free kids’ dash at 9:30 for kids 8 months to 8 years old. A two-mile walk is also offered. Registration for the 5k and 10k is $30 and the races step off from La Conner Middle School gym.

The Rotary Club of La Conner is selling raffle tickets for $2 each or $10 for a book of five.

Numerous prizes donated by local merchants are available with a $750 grand prize. Tickets are available the day of the event at the old fire hall, now the Fire Museum, on First Street.

A hot dog stand and scavenger event will be available, so please come for a traditional day of fun and enjoyment. For more information, call 360-466-4778 or visit laconnerrotary.org.

Cat in a Hat contest

By KC Cooper Who? Any elementary kid in La Conner (Can you think of anything funner?)

What? You can draw a cat in a hat* Or take a photo just like that!

Do the best that you can do And make sure your name is on it, too!

Bring or email your pic to us At the library, no muss, no fuss.

When? March the 1st is the last day To bring your creation in our way Fine print...We’ll post your pictures up on Facebook So you and your friends can all take a look!

Questions? Call 466-3352 or email library@lclib.lib.wa.us Please no The Cat in a Hat pictures...be original!

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AWARD WINNERS – Soroptimist International of La Conner recently honored seven people with cash awards. Sadie Mendoza, left, a dental technician student, received the $1,000 scholarship Vocational/Technical Award; Ellen Benetti received $500, and Carly Crawford $1,000 for the Violet Richardson Award they both earned for their volunteer work; Susan Schanen, who owns Nell Thorn with her husband, Casey, received the Ruby Award and donated the $1,000 prize to the La Conner Sunrise Food Bank; nurse Dana Hansen received the $1,000 Fellowship Award for her work in women’s health; and Elizabeth Diaz, a single mom working to become a registered nurse, received the $2,500 Women’s Opportunity Award.

– Photo courtesy of Soroptimist International of La Conner

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Raccoon court date

Benjamin B. Bado, who used to give pedicab rides in town, was scheduled to appear in Skagit County District Court on Tuesday to answer a misdemeanor criminal charge after he allegedly took traps belonging to a state-certified trapper, freed the raccoons inside and did not immediately return the traps.

His court appearance has been rescheduled to March 13.

Goose poop plan

Washington State Parks has begun work on a goosecontrol plan to protect public and environmental health at Cranberry Lake in Deception Pass State Park on Whidbey Island.

Cranberry Lake swim area currently fails to meet public health swim beach safety standards because of goose feces, which contain disease-causing organisms, including salmonella, giardia and cryptosporidium.

Canada Geese also are known to host the parasite that causes “swimmer’s itch.”

Goose control measures underway involve non-lethal methods such as hazing by dogs, shoreline fencing, coyote cutouts and spraying lawns with a sourtasting extract. If that doesn’t work, geese will be rounded up by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for euthanasia.

Control measures are planned at Cranberry Lake and at the Cornet Bay Retreat Center. Other bodies of water in Deception Pass State Park will remain as habitat for geese.

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unable to participate in traditional yoga classes due to age or disability — it is often difficult for seniors to get up from the floor with ease. The discipline has been shown to help people with hypertension, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, vertigo, multiple sclerosis, carpel tunnel syndrome, clinical depression, and chronic pain.

Shelli Bonewitz, a very fit resident at Harbor Villa says, “It’s not just the exercise; it changes your whole life.� Bonewitz, who has been taking the class for the past three months, suffers from fibromyalgia. She loves the class and smiles when she talks about her instructor. “Marna is so giving,� she says.

Mickey Buss, who has been taking the class from the beginning, said, “Marna is the best! She keeps us on our toes and tells us what we should do and shouldn’t do.�

The newest member of the yoga group is Kathy Hall, who said, “I love the class. I have a pinched nerve in my back, and this really helps. I wouldn’t miss it!�

Doreen Hendrickson speaks for everyone when she says, “We really appreciate her coming here. We work on our core, and it really helps.�

Hanneman gently guides her students through the stretches and positions, reminding each one of them to be careful and to remember to breathe.

At the end of the class, everyone closes their eyes while she leaves them with words of encouragement and peace and feeling better with old bones rejuvenated.

Conveying love and respect, Hanneman ends the session with the gentle Hindi salutation, “Namaste.�

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Century. In the western world, yoga became popular in the 1980s as a system of exercises for improved health.

In a national survey, long-term yoga practitioners in the United States reported muscular-skeletal and mental health improvements.

Yoga can hardly be called a trend these days, as close to 11 million Americans practice the discipline, which originated more than 5,000 years ago.

Yoga involves learning physical poses, called asanas, and breathing techniques along with meditation.

Hanneman has been practicing yoga since the early 1970s and became a certified instructor 15 years ago.

Today she teaches five classes a week including classes at Crescent Moon Yoga in La Conner, classes at Bellevue College and at Harbor Villa.

She teaches Iyengar yoga, a form of Hatha Yoga that has an emphasis on detail, precision, and alignment in the performance of posture and breath control.

Hanneman has said she loves working with seniors and has been volunteering her time for the weekly chair yoga session at Harbor Villa for a year. In 2011, she ran for a position on the La Conner Town Council.

While she was out campaigning door-to-door, she visited Harbor Villa, where her friend, Mickey Buss, asked her if she would be interested in giving classes there.

The rest is history.

Chair yoga, one of the gentlest forms of yoga, is practiced sitting in a chair or standing using a chair for support. The poses, or asanas, are often adaptations of Hatha Yoga poses. The students learn many kinds of yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and ways of relaxation.

Often chair yoga students are

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STAYING YOUNG – Yoga instructor Marna Hanneman, standing in back, helps keep ladies of a certain age limber and in shape with a weekly workout she donates at Harbor Villa senior apartments. – Photo by Sue Phillips

By Sue Phillips A half dozen lively ladies at Harbor Villa apartments in La Conner just may have discovered the secret to longevity.

Every Thursday afternoon, the women, some of whom are 80something, join yoga instructor, Marna Hanneman, for a one-hour yoga workout.

Not only is the session rejuvenating, it’s a good time. “We laugh and have fun,� said resident Kathy Hall. “I wouldn’t go to it if we didn’t have fun!�

Yoga is a generic term for a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline which originated in ancient India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy.

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