February 6, 2013

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LA CONNER WEEKLY NEWS VOL. 5 • NO. 42

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Couple creates a collective hedge against commercialism

By Anna Ferdinand The Lucky Dumpster has an edge of magic to it. Amidst the ceramic owl figurines, the handsewn dolls and the lenses turned into magnets, buried in a drawer, or under a shelf, there is often a unique piece, just the thing which awakens us to the nuance and texture of an item.

“Everything in there has a story,” says Jessica Bonin, a working artist and co-proprietor of the Lucky Dumpster. She and her husband James Reisen own the thrift store-turned-artist collective in the town of Edison.

“I think that one of the things that our commerce in today’s culture lacks is the intimacy of the object itself. That’s what the nature of the Lucky Dumpster is, to give soul to the object.”

The Lucky Dumpster began over a decade ago behind a guitar shop on Railroad Ave. in Bellingham, around the time the two met. Bonin, an art student at Western Washington University at the time, was thinking about how she would make a living as an artist. Reisen was a former sculpture student at Western who had given up on academic institutions for learning. As a former employee of renowned Seattle sculptor Gerry Tsutakawa, he had a vision early on of going his own way.

“Working for Gerry was inspiration to want to be Gerry,” Reisen said. “He designed and built sculptures in the garage behind his property, and I was like, that’d be cool. I’d just like to make stuff at my place.”

Bonin was drawn to Reisen’s independence. He was working as a cabinet maker but had just started a small business repurposing old furniture people had left out for garbage.

“We basically would go in the alleys and dumpster dive, ‘cause the college kids would just throw away everything,” Bonin said. “We’d find all this great furniture, and we’d hang out in his front yard and fix stuff up.”

The two decided to move to Portland after Bonin graduated.

Bonin, the daughter of an artist/ illustrator, began to paint “to the point of compulsion” in Portland, and she and Reisen began to show their work in an abandoned building at the Alberta Street Fair.

Reisen got a job as a contractor for a construction company.

Bonin’s work began to appear in local cafes which led to commission work for upscale hotels.

Reisen, an expert wood crafter whose work with recycled wood had gained him a wide following, also began to get commissions. As the economy began to crash, with hotel renovation ebbing, the two looked to return up north. The building in Edison, which once housed the town slaughter house and a newspaper, was just the spot.

“This was our last ditch effort to find a live/work, and at the time, it just seemed like it was an amazing opportunity,” says Bonin.

The two have continued their work as artists — Bonin doing

commissioned works, illustration, and hanging her work in shows, while Reisen makes furniture for the shop and others. He and a local metal worker built a table for leaders at the 2009 G-20 Summit meeting in Pittsburg.

On the side of the building, which sits across from the Longhorn Tavern, is a mural, painted by Bonin. It is of Edward R. Murrow, former Blanchard resident and student at the school in Edison, which reads, “Anyone who isn’t confused really doesn’t understand the situation.”

Often, says Reisen, people are slightly confused by what they see when they walk into the Lucky Dumpster. It doesn’t fit a mold or a prototype.

“I find some of that confusion and fear somewhat quieting, and people take a second to try and figure out what’s happening around them, and I think that experience is valuable to me and to them,” he said.

Bonin sees navigating the art and found items of the Lucky Dumpster as a process of exploration.

“A person comes in seeking, and they never know what they are going to find here,” she said.

“If they are open to discovery, maybe they find exactly what they wanted. They didn’t even know what they wanted ‘til they found it.”

The artists’ collective has created a space for artisans of all types to showcase their work. It has not been a highly lucrative model, but between their work outside the shop and the four days a week they are open, they manage well.

Reisen says, “Some people, I imagine, think we’re independently wealthy. It’s just resourcefulness…which is the same thing.”

Putting money “a step down on the whole importance scale” is a central mission to their work.

This is symbolized by a piece made by Reisen, a framed dollar bill, cut into pieces which sits at the front of the shop which is heated by a wood stove.

“I kind of like the idea of chopping that stuff up, making art out of something that is so precious,” he says. “As a business owner, as someone who is supposed to be endlessly attentive to the fiscal landscape, I’m just the opposite.”

In the commercial world of today, there is a refreshing sense of breaking from the strip mall 15 miles south walking into their world.

The couple strike a chord with their art, which upholds what has been thrown away or left behind and the experience they have created with their shop.

“I think most people are really delighted because our consumptive lives have become so predictable and so sterile,” said Bonin, who recently returned from a trip to New York, where she was commissioned to paint a mural. “We are sheltered. We don’t have to go outside our comfort zones very often, and I think the Lucky Dumpster pushes the envelope a little bit.”

THE START OF SOMETHING BIG – Gallery owner Dave Cassera and daughter Bella stroll down the newly opened La Conner boardwalk.

– photo by Don Coyote

Town officials make pitch for boardwalk extension

By Mel Damski Mayor Ramon Hayes and Town Administrator John Doyle are making a pilgrimage to Olympia this week to lobby state legislators for funding for the next two phases of construction of La Conner’s boardwalk project.

Phase One, Schedule A, will be finished this week when the final clean-up is completed behind the parking lot at the end of Washington Street.

The timing of the trip is critical because the recent election has scrambled the representation of La Conner’s jurisdiction. State Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, who was defeated in November, was a staunch supporter of the boardwalk project.

“The lay of the land has changed in Olympia with a new senator and a new representative,” said Mayor Hayes.

Senator Barbara Bailey, R-Oak Harbor, defeated Haugen. Rep. David Hayes, R-Camano Island, moves into Bailey’s legislative seat. Along with Rep. Norma Smith, R-Clinton, they are the delegation that will be in the best position to include the boardwalk construction in the state’s next capital improvements budget.

“We’re excited about meeting with them to see this project through,” said Mayor Hayes. As of now, the mayor and Doyle have a scheduled appointment with Rep. Smith, but they are hoping to visit with Sen. Bailey and Rep. Hayes as well.

Doyle credits former Senator Haugen for being a major champion of the boardwalk project. Haugen saw the project as an economic boon for La Conner and a draw to the whole region.

“There is lots of enthusiasm locally, and we are hoping to stir some enthusiasm with our legislators,” said Doyle.

Senator Bailey said via email: “I am on the Senate Ways and Means and Capital Budget committees, and I am already hard at work on this issue. I know all of the legislators from the 10th District will be working very hard to make sure funding for the boardwalk is included in the budget.”

The completed section of the boardwalk offers a pristine walkway along an exposed aggregate path featuring a mix of pebbles and concrete.

The handrails are made of an attractive grey poly composite decking with built-in LED lighting. The materials were chosen for structural integrity and are maintenance free, according to Public Works Brian Lease.

Phase One Schedule B is already funded and is underway.

This will create paths behind the Fruit and Produce building site and the Palmer’s Restaurant site, both of which are for sale right now. “I’m very excited about Phase One. It will create REALIZING A DREAM – James Riesen and Jessica Bonin with an immediate incentive to bring friends in front of their shop in Edison. – photo by Anna Ferdinand new businesses to these very

desirable locations,” said Mayor Hayes.

In Olympia, Hayes and Doyle will be asking for funding for the next two phases. Each phase is estimated at $750,000, and the

mayor is hopeful that at least one new phase will be approved in this next round of state funding.

When the first three phases are completed, there will be a continuous boardwalk from

Gilkey Square to the MooreClark building south of the Calico Cupboard restaurant.

Phase Four will extend north from Gilkey Square to the Port (Continued on Page 7)

THE RACE IS ON as 69 kayaks head under the Rainbow Bridge at the start of the 26th annual Sound Rowers and Paddling Club 7-mile contest to Skagit Bay and back.

– photo by Don Coyote

Sunrise Food Bank feeds struggling families

By Nicholas Damski Residents of La Conner and surrounding communities are working to help families meet their nutritional needs. The La Conner Sunrise Food Bank, which opened its pantry doors to the town in August of 2010, serves struggling individuals and families every Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge on Third Street.

In addition to the walk-in service, Sunrise delivers food to homes around La Conner and the Swinomish Reservation for the elderly and disabled, according to Arin Magill, who serves as president of the Board of Directors of the food bank. Another service Magill described as “Backpack Direct” identifies families of children who come to school on Monday undernourished from the lack of school food programs on the weekend and delivers to their homes.

All in all, they are able to serve more than 70 households or around 200 people a week, according to Gil Gillmor, who serves as director of the Sunrise Food Bank. Gillmor, who is also the director for Mount Vernon’s Neighbors in Need Food Bank, was brought in to bring his knowledge and experience to La Conner’s program and build awareness within the community.

In order to see to the needs of many who hesitate to seek out such services, Gillmor and his staff work hard to, in his words, “break down the barrier of the stigma” associated with accepting

this type of aid. New volunteers are trained to be respectful and friendly.

By maintaining an atmosphere he describes as “we’re all family,” their outreach efforts have been a success, and with their stable of eager volunteers, Gillmor says they gave out 10,000 pounds of food in December alone. He and Magill admit it’s hard work, but as she put it, “we always feel good when everyone leaves with a full basket.”

It’s not only individuals who have stepped up, though — many local businesses are aiding the mission as well. Nell

Thorn offers patrons the option to put a portion of a glass of wine purchased to the bank, and Hedlin Farms has donated on average of around 1,000 pounds a week over the course of the seasons, just to name a couple.

Gillmor stressed that if donors don’t have time to buy extra food, cash contributions are welcomed and allow the food banks to fill very targeted needs at bulk rates.

La Conner resident Victoria Dyer, who has volunteered for the group since last August, said her “favorite part is seeing the smile on the people’s faces, especially the kids.”

SHARING OUR BOUNTY – Volunteer Marilyn Frey stands ready to serve at La Conner’s regular Monday food bank at the Garfield Masonic Lodge on Third Street.

– photo by Don Coyote

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• OBITUARY •

COLLEEN MARIE (PETH) THULEN 1939-2013 Colleen Marie (Peth) Thulen, lifelong resident of La Conner, died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 30, surrounded by family and friends, following a long and courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Colleen was born to Anna (Raymer) and Archie Peth on May 19, 1939 in La Conner, where she attended the local schools and graduated from La Conner High School with the class of 1957.

She went on to attend Western Washington University and later marry the love of her life, Gail Thulen. They were married 55 years, and together they raised three children, Kelly, Jane, and John.

Colleen was involved in and around her community in many ways and often behind the scenes.

She was a lifelong member of the La Conner Civic Garden Club, worked at Hart’s Nursery and Christianson’s, she was a member of the Nitty Gritty Garden Club,

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Whatcom Horticultural Society, a past member of Salem Lutheran Church, a member of Fir-Conway Lutheran Church and was one of the founding members of the Skagit County Genealogical Society.

She volunteered at La Conner Elementary as a reading tutor in the past and in previous years served on the La Conner Library Board, the Skagit County Election Board and was a member of the Money Makers Investment Club.

Colleen also served on the board at the Skagit County Historical Museum and was a member and past president of the La Conner Alumni Association.

Colleen was the daughter of a pioneering farm family here in the valley, and a recent highlight for her was traveling to Germany with Gail to locate the original Peth farm, which could be traced back 16 generations.

She had a beautiful life and enjoyed doing so many things.

She spent her younger years riding horses with her sister and cousins. She was passionate about her yard and gardens. She enjoyed camping with her family and dear friends, traveling with Gail, farming side-by-side with him for the past 55 years, and spending time with her children and nine grandchildren.

Colleen also enjoyed playing the piano, tracing her family tree, and was an avid reader. She was strong, determined, thoughtful, always quick to laugh, valued education and adored her family.

Colleen is survived by her loving husband, Gail, and their three children, Kelly McKnight (Scott), Jane Anderson (Rick), John Thulen (Debbie) and their nine grandchildren, Christopher, Ethan, Galen, Kyle, Emily, Wylie, Katie, Sofia, and Anna Jane. She leaves behind her sister Margaret Weidenbach (Lynn), sister-inlaw Rosalynne Titus (Ed), and her nieces and nephews, Ward, Shannon, Sally, Ed and Todd.

She is also survived by one uncle, Bud Raymer.

She was preceded in death by her parents Anna May (Raymer) Peth and Archibald Felix Peth.

Colleen was a loving wife, proud mother, a dear friend to many and will be missed beyond words.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at Bethany Covenant Church in Mount Vernon. Suggested memorials: The La Conner Library Project, c/o Friends of the Library, P.O Box 1285, La Conner, WA 98257.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kern Funeral Home.

By Kylee Zabel WNPA Olympia News Bureau Universal helmet laws are a violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, argued one supporter of a bill introduced in the Senate Transportation Committee Thursday that would only require motorcyclists younger than 18 to wear helmets.

Some are opposed due to safety concerns.

The proposed legislation would require that only riders younger than 18 wear helmets while operating motorcycles.

Anyone 18 and older would legally be allowed to ride without protective headgear. While some see it as controversial and highly dangerous, state Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, the primary sponsor, said this bill is nothing new.

There are only 19 states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia, including Washington, that enforce universal helmet laws.

As groups and fellow legislators voiced their concerns with the notion that citizens would not be as cautious if helmets were optional, Benton said, “I patently disagree with that assumption.� “Fatalities are not agediscriminate,� said Capt. Rob Huss of the Washington State Patrol.

Huss is opposed to the bill and said that Washington had not seen a decline in motorcyclerelated fatalities during recent years.

Repealing the existing law, which requires each motorcyclist to wear a certified helmet “would move us backward as a state,� he said.

David Devereaux, of Washington Confederation of Clubs, claimed that maintaining universal helmet laws constitutes conflict with an individual’s freedoms and is in violation of the 14th Amendment because, he said, motorcyclists are not equally protected under law when it comes to helmet-certification standards.

Safety standards are set by the Department of Transportation and the Snell Memorial Foundation.

The standard helmet-reliability test is determined by two guided falls per helmet head-form onto a fixed steel anvil, according to the Snell Memorial Foundation. The mechanical energy generated during the test is assessed and the severity of impact is determined.

The Snell model certifies all sizes of helmets that are able to withstand 150 joules/110 joules of mechanical energy.

Devereaux argued that, because certification labeling is so ambiguous and labeling requirements and sizes are

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Dave Overstreet of AAA of Washington encouraged committee members not to pass the bill, saying that not wearing a helmet makes a motorcyclist three times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injury in the event of an accident.

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of public knowledge, law enforcement cannot tell by visual observation on the roadway whether a helmet being worn by a motorcyclist is certified or not.

Also, if a motorcyclist is pulled over on suspicion of wearing a non-certified helmet, law enforcement does not have criteria to judge, in that moment, whether the helmet is certified, he maintained. “The Washington law goes too far, and it is too much of an intrusion on our individual liberties and rights,� he claimed.

If Washington voters are able to pass legislation allowing civil liberties such as same-sex marriage and the legalization of recreational-use marijuana, that negates “the paternalistic instinct of government to control us,� he said rhetorically, “then why not allow motorcyclists to have the freedom of choice in how they protect themselves while riding?�

Donnie Landsman, of A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Actions of Washington, the “ABATE� group, also stated that requiring a helmet creates a false sense of security.

Richard Bright, a veteran and resident of the Fourteenth Legislative District, agreed. “Fatalities go up because people think they’re invincible with a helmet,� he said.

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LIBRARY NOTES

Last Week’s Answers (1/30/13) Last Week’s Answers (1/30/13)

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By Joy Neal Director We had a wonderful turnout for our public meeting on Thursday night, with lots of good energy and tons of suggestions for the new building. If you missed the meeting, don’t worry. We will be taking comments for the next several months. Stop by the library or you can e-mail us at newlaconnerlibrary@yahoo. com or post suggestions on our Facebook page. We welcome your ideas!

When you are in next, you might want to check out one of our new books. Here a few you might be interested in.

The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier: Honor Bright, a modest English Quaker, moves to Ohio in 1850, only to find herself alienated and alone in a strange land. Sick from the moment she leaves England, and fleeing personal disappointment, she is forced by family tragedy to rely on strangers in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape. She is drawn into the clandestine activities of the Underground Railroad, a network helping runaway slaves escape —3— to freedom, and befriends two women who embody the power of defiance. Eventually she must decide if she, too, can act on what she believes in, whatever the personal costs.

Two Graves by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child: For 12 years, he believed she died in an accident. Then, he was told she’d been murdered. Now, FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast discovers that his beloved wife Helen is alive.

But their reunion is cut short, when Helen is brazenly abducted before his eyes. And Pendergast is forced to embark on a furious cross-country chase to rescue her.

Eight Girls Taking Pictures by Whitney Ott: This novel opens in 1917 as Cymbeline Kelley surveys the charred remains of her photography studio, destroyed in a fire started by a

woman hired to help take care of the house while Cymbeline pursued her photography career.

This tension — between wanting and needing to be in two places at once, between domestic duty and ambition — echoes in the stories of the other seven women.

Amadora Allesbury, who creates a world whimsy in an attempt to recapture the joy lost to WWI; Clara Argento, who finds her voice working alongside socialist revolutionaries in Mexico; Lenny Van Pelt, a gorgeous model who feels more comfortable photographing the deserted towns of the French countryside than she does at a fashion shoot; and Miri Marx, who has traveled the world taking pictures but also loves her quiet life as a wife and mother in her New York apartment. Crisscrossing the world and a century, Eight Girls Taking Pictures is an affecting meditation on the conflicts women face and the choices they make.

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February 4, 2013

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February 4, 2013

By Samantha Weaver

By Samantha Weaver

that other kids called their parents something else.

I butted in and said, “Yes, some kids call their parents ‘Mom and Dad.’” Using an under-the-breath kind of tone, he then replied, “And some kids call them difficult.” I didn’t have to think too hard to know to whom he was referring.

I sometimes catch myself thinking I’m greater than I am.

When a toddler can bring me to my knees with just a few words, I realize I have a long way to go before I’d be considered a humble person. So often I want to do big things, but I never want to make dinner.

Lately, I’ve realized that just by having a joyful heart while doing life’s daily chores makes me feel almost triumphant. Like I rose above the muck and mire and still enjoyed the process.

Life sometimes is very mundane, but each day truly is a gift. Time flies by as the days roll into years.

That wise-cracking preschooler of mine has turned into a very respectable teenager, but he continues to bring me to my knees and keeps me humble.

Lucky me.

February 4, 2013

Kaleb, my son, my only child, has contributed more to keeping me humble than anyone else I know.

When he wasn’t even a year old, his favorite word to say was “Mama.” It could have been a good thing, almost an ego-boosting thing, if it hadn’t been so overused. To hear him say, “Mama. Mama. Mama.

Mama,” non-stop, was just flat out irritating.

I thought I’d make the best of a bad situation and play with his little repetitive chant, so when he was going off one day with his “Mama. Mama. Mama,” routine, I looked right at him and said, “Who loves ya, baby?”

Fully expecting to have a good laugh at his predictable answer, he just stopped, looked at me, gave it some serious thought, and then said, “Papa.”

Ouch.

When he was just over two years old, he was walking around The Kiwanis Club of La Con- with a 12-inch tape measure, ner has announced its high school measuring everything in sight.

Student of the Month for January My husband is a carpenter, so this was an almost expected 2013. behavior.

As I was leaning over the bed, changing the sheets, Kaleb asked to measure how tall I was.

Not knowing how to explain to a 2-year-old that his little tape measure wasn’t going to reach that high, I took the easy way out and told him to just measure my butt, since it was already sticking out at a handy angle for him to reach.

He held up that tape measure, pulled it all the way out of its retractable container and stretched it across my behind.

He then declared, “I need more numbers.”

Double ouch.

Just after turning three, Kaleb JAKE SILVA was talking to himself one day, Jake Silva is the son of Kelly saying, “Mama, Papa, Mom and Silva of La Conner. He is a se- Dad.” We had only ever referred nior at La Conner High School. to ourselves as “Mama” and —3— Jake has participated in school “Papa,” so it was clear to me that soccer, golf and football. He has he was making the connection been involved in ASB, drama and announces for the school basketball games. Jake has also been active in the community helping the La Conner Kiwanis with their spaghetti feed and the La Conner Rotary with their Smelt Derby.

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Braves blast Concrete in regular season hoop finale

By Bill Reynolds La Conner High laid the foundation for a deep post-season run by smashing Concrete Friday night in the NW2B league finale for both clubs.

The Braves wreaked havoc in Concrete’s house, hammering the hosts 61-26 in a meeting that was pretty much decided by halftime.

Skylar Krueger had 12 points, including three outside treys, to lead a balanced La Conner attack that saw nine players reach the scoring column.

Spencer Novak added 11 points in limited duty, a shift highlighted by a pair of threepointers and four assists.

Jonah Cook continued his season-long consistent play as the 6-8 La Conner post scored 10 points on five-of-seven shooting and pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds.

No Concrete player finished in double figures.

The Braves closed the books on their regular season campaign with a 19-1 overall mark and 6-1 conference ledger.

They are slated to open BiDistrict tourney action Feb. 15 (7 p.m.) at home against a yet-tobe-decided opponent.

By then, the Braves hope to have senior guard Anthony Williams back in action.

Williams, who provided a spark when La Conner swept two key road tests at Menlo-Willapa Valley earlier in the year, has been sidelined the past couple weeks with a knee ailment.

“We’ll spend the time between now and our Bi-District game working on keeping everybody healthy and improving our game,” said Braves’ head coach Scott Novak.

The Lions might argue La Conner has little room for improvement.

LCHS emptied its bench against Concrete, with everyone making a solid contribution, according to coach Novak.

Tyler Howlett scored eight points and collected seven rebounds. Jamall James also finished with eight tallies, while recording a team-best five assists.

Hudson Zavala filled the stat

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Lady Braves cement playoff berth with win at Concrete

MIDAIR MAGIC – La Conner’s Sean Hulbert (11) uses some sleight of hand to elude a double-team and score in the paint during last week’s league action with Orcas. Hulbert and his Braves’ teammates swept OHS and Concrete to finish the regular season with a 19-1 record.

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sheet with seven points, five rebounds, three steals, and two assists.

Cameron Hansen and Cameron Sherman scored two points apiece, with Taylor Swanson converting a charity toss for the victors.

La Conner shot a superb 48 percent from the floor, including 18 of 34 inside the three-point arc as Cook and Howlett dominated play in the paint.

Cook made his presence felt at both ends, blocking two Lion shots and deflecting an errant pass in the lane.

Josh Rogge led the Lions with

seven points.

La Conner led wire-to-wire.

The Braves took a 16-9 first period lead, then built a 30-16 cushion at the break.

The winners didn’t let up in the second half. LCHS went on a 146 run in the third quarter before closing with a 17-4 spurt.

Though idle for more than a week, La Conner won’t be setting its toolbox and lunch bucket out of reach. The Braves will assume a workmanlike approach to their pre-District practices.

This in hopes of building further on their past success in the days ahead.

Braves grab hold of second place at sub-Regionals

By Bill Reynolds He wasn’t in Darrington Saturday, but there was no mistaking the presence of NFL Pro Bowler Roddy White.

That’s because the Atlanta Falcon wideout, even minus a local autograph session, has signed on to the cross-training benefits of wrestling.

White, a repeat All-Pro selection, was a two-time State wrestling champion in his native South Carolina and has become a national advocate of the sport.

So had he been at Darrington for last weekend’s 2B subRegional meet, White wouldn’t have been surprised by the finishes of La Conner High grid standouts Dahlton Zavala, Wil James, and William Ziemantz.

Each placed first in their respective weight classes at the six-school event, where coach Barry Harper’s charges finished second in team standings to the host Loggers.

Darrington totaled 190 points.

The Braves edged Concrete 139-114 for tourney runnerup honors.

Zavala captured the 160-pound crown, matching James’ showing in the 195s.

Both were Associated Press All-State selections for a Braves football team that won a league title and advanced to the State Final Four at the Tacoma Dome, La Conner’s best finish in a generation.

James was an AP first unit AllState pick at linebacker and a second team All-State offensive line selection.

Zavala made the AP second team All-State lineup as a running back.

Ziemantz, who anchored the Braves’ offensive front, captured sub-Regional gold at 285 pounds. Teammate Sheldon Williams also placed in the 285s, garnering the fifth slot.

“As wrestlers,” confirms USA Wrestling Director of Program Development Les Gutches, “we

know our sport makes football players better on the field.

Quickness, hand-fighting skills, and the ability to win one-on-one battles are all attributes football coaches look for in players.”

La Conner High catcher Ben Harper showed at Darrington that baseball players can also wrestle, topping the always competitive 138-pound subRegional field for the Braves’ fourth blue ribbon on the day.

Josh Summers and Hunter Johnson, meanwhile, won silver at 132 and 145 pounds, respectively. David Thomas added a third-place finish in the 160s, while Sid Lease did the same at 170 pounds.

La Conner’s Riley Morgan added to the Braves’ point total with a fourth-place finish in the 145-pound group.

All in all, the LCHS grapplers showed they’re ready to tackle whatever obstacles stand in their way going forward.

LA CONNER LION-TAMER – Wil James takes a Concrete Lion foe to the mat during recent La Conner High home wrestling action. The Braves placed second last weekend in sub-Regionals, with James claiming top honors in the 195-pound class.

– Photo by Karla Reynolds

By Bill Reynolds The Concrete Lady Lions were excited having their injured point guard Jessica Filtz back in the lineup Friday at home against La Conner.

But the Lady Braves had a point of their own to make.

Coming off a hard-fought 42-39 triumph over Orcas, La Conner was looking to punctuate a fine regular season campaign with a signature win on the road against a traditional league rival.

Which they did — with an exclamation point.

The Lady Braves improved to 16-4 overall and 6-1 in conference play, with a convincing 54-36 triumph in the Lions’ Den. Katie McKnight and Kelley McClung paced the victors with 14 points each, while Katie Novak chipped in another 11.

Filtz scored 15 points in her return. Kylee Warner had 16 to lead Concrete.

La Conner broke open a close game at halftime with a quick 193 third quarter burst.

The Lady Braves were able to get their transition game going in the second half, spurred in great part by 12 steals, three by McKnight.

McKnight scored from several spots on the floor. She finished on fast breaks, hit mid-range jumpers, and buried a pair of perimeter treys.

McClung, meanwhile, went seven-of-12 from the field — all inside the trey arc. She also grabbed five rebounds and recorded a steal.

Novak stretched the Concrete defense by meshing a trio of three-pointers.

Alyssa McCormick did plenty of damage in the paint, where she tallied eight points and reeled in a game-high 13 rebounds.

Lauren Reynolds came off the bench to score three points, grab six boards, and collect four steals.

Taysha James and Emma Christianson rounded out the

THE UPPER HAND – Lady Brave Katie McKnight (34) scores with a one-handed floater in traffic during La Conner’s hard-fought 42-39 league home triumph Tuesday over Orcas. McKnight added 14 points in an LCHS road win Friday at Concrete. La Conner improved to 16-4 with the twin wins.

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balanced La Conner attack with two points apiece. They also combined for 10 rebounds, six

by James.

Carly Anderson and Aubrey Stewart each passed off for a pair of scores, something La Conner did the entire night — but especially so after intermission.

“I really liked how our players were willing to find open teammates and make the extra pass,” Lady Braves head coach Scott Novak said afterward.

As evidence, eight different La

Conner players rang up assists at Concrete.

With the lopsided win, the Lady Braves secured a Feb. 12 (7 p.m.) home date against a yet-tobe-determined foe in the 2B BiDistrict tourney.

“We’ve got our work cut out for us,” said coach Novak, “but this team is going into the postseason very focused.”

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COMING UP Wednesday Feb 6

7 to 9 p.m. – Friends of Forest Mtg: At The Depot, 611 R Ave., Anacortes.

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Thursday Feb 7

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

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

for Tuesday, February 12 Cobb Salad Fruit • Roll Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m.

Friday Feb 8 at the La Conner Senior Center at 10 a.m. to noon – Heart Lake Hike Maple Hall. Donation is $3 to $5 for adults: Treat yourself to this valentine for seniors 60 and over, and $6 from Mother Nature! Meet at the Heart for younger folk.

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La Conner Senior Center Calendar Tues., Feb. 12

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• 8 - 9:15: Rise and Shine Yoga.

• 8:20 - 8:50: Morning Walk.

• 9 - 11:30: Mahjong.

• 9 - 11:30: Stone Soup Discussion Group.

• 9:30 - 11:30: Canasta.

• 11:15 - 11:45: Open Meeting.

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

• 12:30 - 2: Fabric Art with artist Bob Patterson and Fabric D’eva.

• 2 - 4: Creative Non-Fiction Writing with Claire.

• 3 - 3:45: Every Body’s Yoga.

Classes and programs open to all ages.

Contact person: Janna Gage, 466-3941

3725 or visit www.friendsoftheacfl.org 10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all preschool ages (babies, too!). Sing, move, listen to books, dance, interact with your child, and pop bubbles! At La Conner Library.

7 to 8:30 p.m. – Tsunami Debris: Dr. Jan Newton of UW speaks on the Fukushima Tsunami and the Pacific Gyre: What Happens to All the Debris and Why? At NW ESD building, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. Free. More info: Matt Kerschbaum, cherrytree2@comcast.net

Saturday Feb 9

11 a.m. – Choosing Apple Trees: John Christianson helps you understand the differences among varieties. Free.

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

Monday Feb 11

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

Tuesday Feb 12

12:30 p.m. — New Quilting Process: Local artist Bob Patterson & Heather Rogers of Fabric D’Eva show how they market Native American & historical designs to the world market. La Conner Senior Center.

6 to 9 p.m. – “Hello Dolly”: SVC Music Dept. holds auditions in one-hour blocks at 6, 7, 8 and 9 pm in Phillip Tarro Theatre. For info, contact Dr. Diane Johnson, diane.johnson@skagit.edu 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. – Veg Gardening ll: Dr. Carol Miles reviews basic veggie planting techniques, tomato basics, novel crops & grafting at Anacortes Library, 1220 Tenth Street. Free. More info: 293-1910 x21.

Wednesday Feb 13

11:30 a.m. – Women’s Lunch: “The Heart of a Woman” health luncheon features two cardiologists speaking about heart disease in women. McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon. $15. To register: 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481.

5 p.m. – Library Board Meeting: La Conner Regional Library Board meets at the library. Open to the public.

6 to 9 p.m. — “Hello Dolly:” SVC Music Dept. holds auditions in one-hour blocks at 6, 7, 8 and 9 pm in Ford Hall room 101. For info, contact Dr. Diane Johnson, diane.johnson@skagit.edu

Thursday Feb 14

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! 9 to 11 a.m. – Computer Class: Explores very basic use of the mouse, navigating files, and how to copy and paste. Designed for people with little or no computer experience. Class size is limited to six; pre-registration required.

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

Friday Feb 15

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Stop being the woolgathering Lamb, and start turning that dream project into reality. You have the ideas, the drive and the charisma to persuade others to follow your lead. So do it.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’ve scored some big successes. But remember that all hardworking Ferdinands and Ferdinandas need some time to restore their energies and refresh their spirits.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re gaining a stronger mental image of what you’re trying to achieve. Now look for the facts that will help get this to develop from a concept into a solid proposal.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some of you eager-toplease Moon Children might want to delay some decisions until midweek, when you can again think more with your head than your heart.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new business venture seems to offer everything you’ve been looking for. But be careful that that rosy picture doesn’t betray traces of red ink under the surface.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A volatile situation needs the kind of thoughtful and considerate care you can provide right now. There’ll be plenty of time later to analyze what might have gone wrong.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your loyalty to a friend in a tough situation earns you respect from people you care about. Those

who criticize you don’t understand what friendship is all about.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your strong work ethic is rewarded with the kind of challenging opportunity you love to tackle. Now, go ahead and celebrate with family and/or close friends.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A legal matter you thought had been finally resolved could require a second look. But don’t make any moves without consulting your lawyer.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking charge is what you like to do, and since you do it so well, expect to be asked to lead a special group. This could open an exciting new vista for you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An important matter might wind up being entrusted to you for handling. The responsibility is heavy, but you’ll have support from people able and eager to help.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A spouse or partner might make an important, even life-changing, suggestion. Consider it carefully. It could hold some of the answers you’ve both been looking for.

BORN THIS WEEK: You always try to do the right thing, and for the right reasons. No wonder people have come to depend on you. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Poet’s Place On the Importance of Exercise Among Birds

By Aaron Belz The fat, flightless kakapo’s almost extinct.

Its name means “night parrot” in Māori, I think.

It scrambles amongst underbrush, pops its head through wet foliage, raindrops anointing its feather-bearded visage, and cries “Cullaloo! Hoo cheep hoo!” to a village of natives who’d love to wring its chubby neck and use those speckled green feathers to bedeck their tribal robes for other such business as any remaining kakapos might witness if they happen to be waddling in the vicinity.

But most kakapos have moved on to eternity and now muddle along, in heaven or hell, no longer panicked by the Māori hunting bell, no longer beset by fatness. O unathletic birds whose name is a combination of Māori words, what was your downfall? What led to your rout?

It’s apparent your species just didn’t work out.

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Sunday Feb 17

1 p.m. – Growing Giant Pumpkins: Learn from a pumpkin weigh-off winner! Seeds available. Reservations required: 466-3821. $5 class fee. www. christiansonsnursery.com

Monday Feb 18

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

Tuesday Feb 19

1 to 2 p.m. – Exclusive Art Tour: See the new show at Gallery Cygnus: “In the Spirit of Our Grandmothers” with Maggie Wilder as guide. La Conner Senior Center.

6:45 to 8:15 p.m. – Veggie U Class: “Growing Cool-Season Vegetables.”

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

Wednesday Feb 20

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Flower buses to NW Flower & Garden Show in Seattle leave Christianson’s Nursery on Feb. 20, 21 & 22. Ticket + bus cost is $52.

Reservations required: call 466-3821.

More info: www.christiansonsnursery. com

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.

9 to 11 a.m. – Computer Class: Learn how to surf the Internet, find and utilize info on the Internet, do e-mail, and use the library’s website. Class size is limited to six; pre-registration required.

Stop by La Conner Library or call 4663352 to sign up.

11 a.m. ­ – Pruning & Training Friday Feb 22 Samantha Weaver Young Fruit Trees with AniBy Gurnee at 10:30 a.m. – Story Time: For all Christianson’s. Reservations required: preschool ages (babies, too!). Sing, 466-3821. $5 class fee.

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JOINT RESOLUTION - One for the history books.

– Photo by Mel Damski I couldn’t wait to get back to La Conner to experience a great milestone in my life.

I was going to smoke the first legal joint of my 66-and-a-half years on planet Earth. At least in this incarnation.

For context, it should be noted that I am not now nor have I ever been a pot smoker. I grew during the Age of Aquarius, according to the musical “Hair,” when everyone started to rebel against the strict moral code of the 1950s.

Someone offered me a normal tobacco cigarette in junior high school, and I lit the filter end by mistake. The flame shot up and burned my hair, and we all know what singed hair smells like, and I’ve thankfully never smoked another cigarette.

But a pot culture was taking hold while I was in high school.

The first tokers were the outcasts and rebels, but by the time I was in college, Mary Jane had gone mainstream.

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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.

world music, including lively Yiddish tunes, fast-tempo gypsy music and compelling dance rhythms. The concert is sponsored by the La Conner Institute of Performing Arts. Tickets $15 and $17. Advance tickets: Next Chapter Bookstore. 360-466-2665.

for me, but everyone pretended they didn’t know how.

Luckily, I visited a friend working at a shop in town, and she was able to roll an acceptable joint. I was able to borrow a Bic lighter from a waitress at a local tavern.

Ready to rumble, I drove to the police station up on the hill, walked in, took out the joint, and asked Skagit County Sergeant Bill Wise where I could go to light up. Sgt. Wise walked me through the rules, saying I couldn’t be in a public place, but I could find a quiet spot off the main drag and light up without fear.

Sgt. Wise said the law is still being interpreted amongst police departments statewide, but that he was determined to make sure that there weren’t wide variances in the way people were treated so that the policy was fair and consistent. I left Sgt. Wise feeling that La Conner was in very good hands.

I got in my car, headed up the alley across the police station and pulled in behind Gaches Mansion, so my historic event would take place at a historic place. I turned on KPLU for some cool jazz, and after some clumsy attempts to get flame out of the damn lighter, I finally managed to get the joint lit. I took two puffs and saw a woman coming down the backstairs of the mansion.

Not wanting to be too public, I pulled out of the parking spot and headed back to the tavern to return the lighter. I parked and started out of the car and realized that the joint was still burning, and despite all my efforts to do this legally, I probably just broke a law driving with a lit joint in the car, but it was unintentional, Your Honor, I swear.

By the time I got back to the newspaper office, I was feeling a very nice buzz. I wanted to go across the street and buy a quart of ice cream and then take a nap, but I had to write this damn column.

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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Reference Number: 201108090037 Grantor: Michael K. Freeman and Leslie Freeman, husband and wife Grantee: Whidbey Island Bank Legal Description: Unit 10-1, 48 Degrees North Hangar Condo Tax Parcel Number: 4907-010001-0000 9P129803) Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington, Chapter 61.24: I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Trustee (the “Trustee”) will on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at the main entrance of the Skagit County Courthouse, located at 205 W. Kincaid Street, Mount Vernon, State of Washington, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at the time of sale, the followingdescribed real and personal property, situated in the County of Skagit, State of Washington: Unit 10-1 of 48 Degrees North Hangar Condominium, a leasehold condominium, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded on October 6, 2006, under Auditor’s File No. 200610060089, records of Skagit County, Washington and the Survey Map and Plans thereof recorded October 6, 2006, under Auditor’s File No. 200610060088, records of Skagit County, Washington.

TOGETHER WITH all existing or subsequently erected or affixed buildings, improvements and fixtures; all easements, rights of way, and appurtenances; all water, water rights and ditch rights (including stock in utilities with ditch or irrigation rights); and all other rights, royalties and profits relating to such real property, including without limitation all minerals, oil, gas, geothermal and similar matters; TOGETHER WITH all equipment, fixtures and other articles of personal property now or hereafter owned

by Grantor, and now or hereafter attached or affixed to the real property; together with all accessions, parts,

• LEGAL NOTICE •

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LEWIS In the Matter of the Estate Of ALBERT J. KING, Deceased.

NO. 12-4-00328-4 NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of the estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(3); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060.

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

Date of First Publication: January 23, 2013 Personal Representative: Charles W. Hopley, Jr. Attorney for the Personal Representative: Laurel L. Tiller Address for Mailing or Service: THE TILLER LAW FIRM Attorneys at Law Post Office Box 58 Centralia, WA 98531 /s/ Charles W. Hopley, Jr. CHARLES W. HOPLEY, JR. Personal Representative Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 23, 30 and February 6, 2013.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the La Conner Town Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in Upper Maple Center to accept comment on La Conner’s 2013 Parks Plan update.

The Plan is updated periodically.

The complete file is available for public review at La Conner Town Hall, 204 Douglas Street. Any questions should be directed to John Doyle, Administrator, (360) 4662125.

Published in La Conner Weekly News, February 6, 2013.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

and additions to, all replacements of, and all substitutions for, any of such property, and together with all issues and profits thereon and proceeds (including without limitation all insurance proceeds and refunds of premiums) for any sale or other disposition of the property; and TOGETHER WITH all of the Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to all leases, rents and profits of all of the real property. All of the above is collectively referred to as the “Property”.

The tax parcel number and abbreviated legal description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property’s full legal description provided herein.

The Property is subject to a Deed of Trust recorded August 9, 2011 under recording no. 201108090037, as modified by that certain Modification of Deed of Trust recorded October 28, 2011 under recording no.

201110280025, records of Skagit County, Washington, (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), from Michael K. Freeman and Leslie Freeman, husband and wife (“Borrower” or “Grantor”), as grantor, in favor of Reconveyance Professionals, Inc. as initial trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of Whidbey Island Bank (the “Beneficiary”) as beneficiary.

The Deed of Trust secure the obligations (as defined in the Deed of Trust), including but not limited to all of Borrower’s obligations under that certain Promissory Note (“Note”) dated July 21, 2011, in the original principal amount of $345,414.00, executed by Borrower as maker in favor of Beneficiary as payee. The Beneficiary is the owner and holder of the Note and the other obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and is entitled to enforce same.

Unless otherwise specified in any subsequent notice from Beneficiary or the Trustee under the Security Instruments, any Trustee’s sale held pursuant to this Notice of Trustee’s Sale and any subsequent Notice of Trustee’s Sale will be a unified sale of all of the Property, real and personal, pursuant to RCW 62A.9A.604(a)(2).

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

III The defaults for which this foreclosure is made are as follows.

Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: Currently due to reinstate as of October 29, 2012 Amount (a) Principal and interest payments $14,051.34 (b) Late charges on above payments 661.52 Total $14,712.86 Charges, Costs and Fees (a) Attorneys’ fees (RFS) $2,018.50 (b) Advances by Beneficiary 4,608.00 (estimated) (c) Trustee’s fees 2,000.00 (d) Trustee’s sale guarantee1,047.38 (e) Service/posting of notices 200.00 (estimated) (f) Postage/copying expense 250.00 (estimated) (g) Recording fees 100.00 (estimated) Total charges, costs and fees $10,223.88 (estimated) Total estimated amount as of October 29, 2012 $24,936.74 (estimated) The foregoing amounts will increase with the passage of time. You should contact the undersigned Trustee for a current reinstatement amount. If any other events of default under the Deed of Trust exist at any time prior to reinstatement, they must also be cured in order to reinstate the Deed of Trust.

IV The sum owing on the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust is: Principal $340,691.51, together with interest as provided in the underlying loan documents and such other costs and fees as are due under the Note and the other loan documents and as are provided by statute.

V The above-described Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. The sale will be made without warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances on February 15, 2013.

The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured before February 4, 2013, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued

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and terminated if at any time before February 4, 2013, the defaults as set forth in Paragraph III are cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time on or after February 4, 2013, and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any guarantors, or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or the Deed of Trust, and paying all other amounts owing on the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust.

VI A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following addresses: Michael K. Freeman Leslie K. Freeman 4010 Airport Road, Hanger #1 Anacortes, WA 98221 Michael K. Freeman Leslie K. Freeman 2428 Sundown Court, Apt. #302 Anacortes, WA 98221 Michael K. Freeman Leslie K. Freeman 4133 San Juan Blvd.

Anacortes, WA 98221 by both first class mail and certified mail on September 21, 2012, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on September 25, 2012 the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the Property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such posting.

VII The 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.

Michael D. Bohannon, Trustee 19586 10th Avenue NE, Suite 300 P.O. Box 2326 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 779-6665 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 abovedescribed 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 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.

XI NOTICE TO GUARANTOR (1) 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; (2) the Guarantor has the same rights to cure the default and repay the debt as is given to the grantor in order to avoid the trustee’s sale; (3) the Guarantor will have no right to redeem the property after the trustee’s sale; (4) subject to such longer periods as are provided in the Washington Deed of Trust Act, chapter 61.24 RCW, any action brought 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; and (5) 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 costs.

DATED November 1, 2012. /s/ Michael D. Bohannon MICHAEL D. BOHANNON, Trustee For further information please call (360) 779-6665 STATE OF WASHINGTON ) : ss.

County of Kitsap ) On this day personally appeared before me MICHAEL D. BOHANNON, to me known to be the individual described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he signed the same as his free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.

GIVEN under my hand and official seal this 1st day of November, 2012. /s/ Melissa S. Colletto Printed Name: Melissa S. Colletto NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington Residing at: Poulsbo, WA My Commission Expires: 10/19/13 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 16 and February 6, 2013.

• LEGAL NOTICE •

• LEGAL NOTICE •

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT In the Matter of the Estate of DEAN R. HENRY, Deceased.

Case No. 13-4-00020-2 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of the Court.

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

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: 1/29/13 DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: 1/30/13 Ted A. Henry Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative: FELICIA VALUE WSBA No. 27635 PO Box 578 La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 466-2088 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 30, February 6 and 13, 2013.

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT In the Matter of the Estate of ANNA RAU, Deceased.

Case No. 13-4-00014-8 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below has been appointed and has qualified as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim, and filing the original of the claim with the Clerk of the Court.

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

DATE OF FILING COPY OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS WITH CLERK OF THE COURT: 01/18/13 DATE OF FIRST PUBLCATION: 01/23/13 Kathleen A. Harradine Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Representative FELICIA VALUE WSBA No. 27635 PO Box 578 La Conner, WA 98257 (360) 466-2088 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 23, 30 and February 6, 2013.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of DONNA J. BENISH, Deceased.

NO. 13-4-00008-3 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 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 in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets.

Date of First Publication: January 23, 2013 Personal Representative: ROBERT NOURY Attorney for the Personal Representative: JOHN W. HICKS, WSBA 6691 SCHACHT & HICKS, INC, P.S. Address for Mailing or Service: SCHACHT & HICKS, INC., P.S. 1603 South Third Street PO Box 1165 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 DATED: January 15, 2013 SCHACHT & HICKS, INC., P.S. /s/ JOHN W. HICKS By_______________________ JOHN W. HICKS – WSBA 6691 Attorneys for Personal Representative Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 23, 30 and February 6, 2013.

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

RENE MACIAS-ORTIZ, as her separate property if married, Defendant.

Cause No. 12-2-00709-1 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To: RENE MACIAS-ORTIZ, as her separate property if married, Judgment Debtor The Superior Court of Skagit County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Skagit County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Number: P63728 / 3871-000-178-0006 Legal Description: Lot 178, “Cascade River Park Div. No. 1”, as per plat recorded in Volume 8 of Plats, pages 54-59 inclusive, records of Skagit County, Washington.

The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:30 AM Date: Friday, February 22, 2013 Place: Skagit County Courthouse, Mount Vernon, Washington.

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $3,901.35, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date.

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

Dated this 9th day of January, 2013.

Will Reichardt, Sheriff By: Amy L. Stoddard, Civil Assistant Skagit County Sheriff’s Office 600 South Third Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-419-3436 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 23, 30 and February 6 and 13, 2013.

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

LANCE K. ZIMMERMAN & SHARON L. ZIMMERMAN, h/w, Defendants.

Cause No.: 12-2-00204-8 SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY To: LANCE K. ZIMMERMAN & SHARON L. ZIMMERMAN, h/w, Judgment Debtors The Superior Court of Skagit County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Skagit County to sell the property described below to satisfy a judgment in the above-entitled action. The property to be sold is described as: Assessor’s Parcel/Tax ID Number: P63973 / 3872-000-100-0007 Legal Description: Lot 100, “Cascade River Park Div. No. 3”, as per plat recorded in Volume 9 of Plats, pages 22-24 inclusive, records of Skagit County, Washington.

The sale of the above-described property is to take place: Time: 10:30 AM Date: Friday, February 22, 2013 Place: Skagit County Courthouse, Mount Vernon, Washington.

The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $4,114.00, together with interest, costs and fees, before the sale date.

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

Dated this 9th day of January, 2013.

Will Reichardt, Sheriff By: Amy L. Stoddard, Civil Assistant Skagit County Sheriff’s Office 600 South Third Street Mount Vernon, WA 98273 360-419-3436 Published in La Conner Weekly News, January 23, 30 and February 6 and 13, 2013.

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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.

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of Skagit Marina.

Eventually, Brian Lease says, the town will have a continuous boardwalk from the Port to Pioneer Park, under the Rainbow Bridge. It will be possible to park your car at the Marina when you first come into town and stroll the full length of the waterfront, and double back on the other side of First Street so that you can take your time exploring the historic town of La Conner without hassling with parking.

“This is all about the development for the future of the premier Northwest tourist destination. The boardwalk is a true economic driver,” said Mayor Hayes.”

Alan Darcy, co-owner of Two Moons Gallery on First Street, pointed out that although there are signs around the county identifying La Conner as a historic waterfront town, customers are always surprised when they walk out onto the deck behind his shop. “I often hear them say ‘Oh wow, what is that?’”, said Darcy.

He said that the boardwalk project “is the most important development for our town in my 18 years here and for many years to come.”

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Aqiimuk’s Kitchen

By Patricia Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. Fresh salsa is tasty and healthy for you! The fresher the ingredients the better, as compared to a salsa made from dried chilies or canned tomatoes.

Ingredients Four tomatoes One jalapeno Green onions Cilantro Limes

Salsa

Preparation The fresh tomatoes I used were 2 Romano and 2 hot-house on-thevine. I chopped them up pretty fine. I carefully deseeded the jalapeno and chopped. To protect your hands, you can wear rubber kitchen gloves or place plastic bags over your hands as you handle the jalapeno. Chop the green onions and remove the cilantro leaves from the stems and just chop the leaves. Squeeze the juice from two limes over and mix all thoroughly. We serve with corn tortilla chips.

To all our family and friends, please join us for a

Valentine’s Day Dinner Buffet Thursday, Feb. 14 - 5 p.m.

MENU

Apple Almond Chicken, Pesto Prawn Pasta Key Largo Vegetables, Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake + Entertainment! $7.00

Pleae RSVP: (360) 466-5700 204 N. First St.

www.laconnerretirementinn.com

Skagit Co. Sheriff’s Office

Monday Jan. 28

POLICE BLOTTER

12:45 p.m.: Movie charges – A La Conner resident called authorities when they discovered $1,800 in Netflix movie charges on their debit card. There are no suspects at this time, and the bank is opening an investigation.

5:54 p.m.: False alarm – Deputies responded to an alarm at a Channel Drive residence.

Officers checked the area and everything was secure.

7:07 p.m.: A good deed never goes unpunished – Deputies responded to a hit-and-run incident at the Conway Feed store. A witness saw a dark green Montero strike a vehicle that was parked at the pumps. The driver of the Montero left without attempting to make contact with the drive of the vehicle they hit.

The witness was cooperative with the investigation but was unaware he had warrants out and was later booked for them.

of swans and found them to be home. Deputies were unable to parked off the roadway and not contact the other party involved. parked in prohibited areas.

6:10 a.m.: Road block –A 10:02 p.m.: Disappearing vehicle was partially blocking act - Deputies checked the area near the Seaport Building at 106 S. First Street after someone reported hearing a loud noise and seeing three subjects in the area. The caller reported seeing people in the same location the previous week but did not report it at that time. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate the individuals.

Sunday Feb. 3

2:50 p.m.: Man overboard – A man was rescued from the water after slipping off his sailboat docked at the La Conner Marina. Someone nearby rushed to aid him back onto his vessel.

The individual was checked out by aid crews and released.

Monday Feb. 4

12:10 a.m.: Not a pushover – Deputies received a report Tuesday Jan. 29 of a subject being pushed by 11:04 a.m.: Swimming lessons another patron at the La Conner – Deputies suspected alcohol Tavern. The caller did not report was involved after contacting the altercation until she returned one of two men who were trying to swim from the La Conner side of the Swinomish Channel to the reservation side. Deputies located one of the men when he returned to the La Conner side, and Swinomish tribal officers confirmed that the other man made it safely across.

Thursday Jan. 31

1:11 p.m.: Risky Business – Deputies received information about a loud party at a rental property in the 500 block of S Second Street in La Conner, long after the event took place. The owner of the rental property was not on site at the time of the party but later checked on the property to discover evidence that the party took place.

Saturday Feb. 2

4:06 p.m.: It’s for the birds – Officers checked vehicles that were parked along Fir Island Road near Conway so that drivers could watch winter flocks

the intersection at La ConnerWhitney and McLean roads. A deputy helped the driver move the vehicle and called for assistance.

La Conner Institute of Performing Arts presents

What the Chelm plays danceable world music on

Saturday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Maple Hall.

The musicians perform lively Yiddish tunes, fast-tempo gypsy music and compelling dance rhythms.

Reserve tickets by calling The Next Chapter Bookstore: (360) 466-2665. Tickets: $15 - $17. Tickets also available at the door. Youth (under 18) admitted free.

Continuing the Tradition:

We support La Conner’s School Bond!

Let us all invest in the future of our children and together support our La Conner Schools.

VOTE “YES” FOR SCHOOLS Remember to mail in your ballot by Tues., Feb. 12, 2013 or place in the free drop box at the La Conner Regional Library parking lot or the Swinomish Social Services Building Driveway.

Gina Mc Clung Sean Mc Clung Nancy Anderson Eric Anderson Vince Fejeran Amy Mc Feely Arin Magill Karla Reynolds Beth Clothier Katie Wigal Tim Absten Sara Eisen Shani Taha Scott Mc Knight Kelly Mc Knight Melody Buck Alice Takehara Mel Takehara John Hastings Kelly Harper Barry Harper Janie Beasley

Dean Swanson Becky Swanson Sue Winn Jason Huizenga Kristin Huizenga Sally Dixon John Dixon Holly Christmas-Harris Maureen Harlan Mit Harlan Patty Mc Cormick Rob Summers Cindy Summers Loran James Linda Pierson Chet Pierson Tracy Hancock Robert Hancock John Christianson Toni Christianson Martin Cladoosby Brian Cladoosby

Judy Zimmerman Tom Zimmerman Cathi Bassford Steff Steinhardt Amylynn Richards Lauren Drews Becky Swanson Steve Johnson Julie Johnson Wilbert James Susan Swigert Gail Thulen Colleen Thulen Jeremy Wilbur Nancy Wilbur Lona Wilbur John Thulen Debbie Thulen Alyse John Leon John Debra Lekanof Gary Funk

Connie Funk Naomi Williams Carl Williams Cindy Ritchie Tim Bruce Gail Bruce Jillian Bruce Georgia Johnson Ryan Hiller Megan Lisser Doug Lisser Paige Schwabe Justin Schwabe Keith Hunter Nida Tautvydas Jenny Mortenson Bob Mortenson Turine Higgins Larry Higgins Melany Higgins Carly Higgins

Jane Stephens John Stephens Rick Thompson Reinhild Thompson Brad Smith Mike Compton Reesa Compton Wendy Poulton David Hedlin Serena Hedlin Randall Cook Lenora Cook Kelly Silva Kevin Paul Debbie Grant Eric Grant Terri Cunningham Rick Cunningham Darlene Peters Eric Anderson Jane Anderson

Russ Olivier Tommy Peth Julie Gregory Wilbert James Amber Cayou Robert Drye Laraine Drye Dustin Swanson John Agen Mike Wilbur Andrew Azure Don Zimmer Linda Zimmer Rene Hulbert Steve Edwards Jerry Willins Kathy Willins KC Knudson Marlene Brenton Almeda Giles Jerry Giles

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Our community has an opportunity to support the children of today and tomorrow by providing facilities that gives back to the children, community and future of La Conner.

Paid for by Citizens to Maintain Excellence in La Conner