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Google is wrong – We’re open!

By Sandy Stokes La Conner Weekly News moved to its new office effective May 1.

For some reason, Google just can’t accept the fact that sometimes businesses move.

So their search engine has us down as “permanently closed.”

We have emailed correction requests many times. We’ve also engaged in phone conversations with Google representatives, who claim they are trying to help.

On Tuesday, I spent most of an hour talking with a woman named Gouri, who called to investigate the ruckus we and several of our readers have been raising on their complaint forms.

She said that Google will send a postcard with a code to our new address at 119 N. Third Street.

We tried that already.

I pointed out a problem endemic to La Conner — we don’t get mail delivery at 119 N. Third. Like everyone else in town within a quarter mile of the Post Office, our mail goes to a post office box.

Gouri was not interested in taking down our PO Box number and said she was truly

sympathetic that we probably will never receive a postcard at this address.

We have to wait two weeks, she said, to not receive a postcard.

And then I can then email her, and supposedly after we don’t get a postcard again she can prompt Google to correct their information.

Or, maybe we just start over and ask for another postcard we won’t get.

The reason? According to Gouri, there is a lot of fraud on the Internet with people trying to start up false businesses.

Cindy Vest and I opened that office on Morris Street in the Station House building nine years ago. Moving to a new office apparently makes the newspaper look like a criminal to Google’s fraud police.

So in protecting us, Google is telling our customers that we’re no longer in business.

When I told Gouri this is probably hurting our business, she gave me the email to their legal department.

We’ll just send them a copy of this newspaper.

GIANT PUMPKINS – Children took great delight in pumpkins so big they had to move them around with forklifts on Saturday. The monster squash were lined up as their growers competed for biggest pumpkin honors at Christianson’s Nursery. Scott Carley of Langley, British Columbia had the biggest pumpkin, which weighed 1,421.5 pounds and won him $1,000 cash.

– Photo by Don Coyote

Election season is upon us

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Quiz the candidates As in years past, La Conner Weekly News will sponsor a forum for the La Conner Town Council candidates.

Jacques Brunisholz, MaryLee Chamberlain, David Ritchie and Bill Bruch will talk about their ideas and field residents’ questions starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the La Conner High School library.

Mayor Ramon Hayes, who is running unopposed for his third term, will also be on hand to give an update on the town’s progress on issues important to residents.

By Sandy Stokes November General Election ballots will be in the mail to Skagit County voters on Oct. 14, according to the county Auditor’s Office.

La Conner area voters have a few choices, although many of the local contests have only one candidate.

Town of La Conner: La Conner Mayor Ramon

Hayes is running unopposed for his third four-year term.

On the La Conner Town Council, three positions are coming open.

Councilman Jacques Brunisholz is running a third time to fill Position 1 for four more years.

His challenger, Charity Starkenburg, dropped out of the race, but her name appears on the ballot because she missed the

withdrawal deadline in May. Should she be elected, Starkenburg can resign if she doesn’t wish to serve, election officials say. Then the council would declare a vacancy and likely appoint someone.

Two years ago, Troy Allen, was elected to Position 4 and moved out of town, never taking office.

The council appointed Plan-

The La Conner Town Council last week approved the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s recommendations on distributing $115,502 in taxes collected from overnight guests in town.

According to state law, the hotel-motel tax money paid by visitors to town must be spent on projects to encourage and facilitate more tourism. It can also be spent on town facilities that attract or serve visitors.

The Town of La Conner takes the first bite of the lodging tax to fund bonds set by ordinance and supply the public restrooms used by tourists.

Here is where the hotel-motel tax will go in 2016: $38,500 to go toward the town’s 1997 bond to build Maple Hall; town resident taxpayers

pay another $16,100 toward that bond, which will be paid off in April 2017. $14,500 to go toward the town’s 2003 bond to build the public parking lot on Third Street; town resident taxpayers pay another $17,250 for the visitors’ parking lot. That bond will be paid off in November 2017. $10,000 to help pay for the supplies for the public restrooms on Morris and First streets — the actual cost of maintaining and stocking the public restrooms is closer $15,000, which leaves a $5,000 shortfall to town taxpayers. $225 is set aside to cover state audit fees.

After the town expenses, other organizations in town were approved for lodging tax

grants in the following amounts for programs designed to draw tourists: $45,473 to the La Conner Chamber of Commerce. $2,354 to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. $1,000 to the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. $1,000 to the Skagit County Historical Museum. $1,000 to the Museum of Northwest Art. $500 to La Conner Live organizers of weekend music in Gilkey Square. $250 to Skagit Symphony. $250 to Skagit Artists Together. $250 to the Lincoln Theatre. $200 to the La Conner Arts Commission for the sculpture walk.

Town lodging tax grants

ning Commission member MaryLee Chamberlain to fill that spot. Chamberlain, who has served nearly two years, is seeking election to fill out the remaining two years on the Position 4 term. She is being challenged by David Ritchie.

Position 5, currently held by council veteran Dan O’Donnell, who is retiring, has Bill Bruch running unopposed for a fouryear term.

Profiles of the Town Council candidates appear on page 5.

La Conner Schools: Kate Szurek, who was appointed to the La Conner School Board last year, is running unopposed for a four-year term in director district 1.

School board veteran Janie Beasley is running unopposed for director district 2, and current school board President Rick Thompson is also unopposed for director district 4.

Fire District 13: Larry Kibbee is running unopposed to fill two years remaining on Position 2 of the Board of Commissioners. Kibbee was appointed last year.

Veteran Commissioner Chuck Hedlund is also unchallenged in his bid for re-election to a new six-year term to board Position 3.

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LITTLE LAMBS – The three sheep in the background, a familiar sight on Morris Street in La Conner, have gone missing.

Someone apparently stole them from the home’s front yard in broad daylight on Sunday.

– June file photo by Don Coyote

Iconic sheep are missing Some low-down scoundrel apparently absconded with the three little sheep out of Dick and Nina Dorsten’s front yard on Morris Street in La Conner.

Dick, an avid woodworker, made the trio of yard ornaments many years ago. He has kept them looking like new to set them out on his lawn during fair weather to delight passersby.

Sunday was a bright and beautiful day, and the Dorstens

were away from home for a few hours while their sheep were out.

When they returned, their little wooden flock was gone.

The theft occurred in broad daylight between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. If anyone saw someone hop the fence and nab the sheep, or has information about the stolen lawn ornaments, please YUM! – La Conner’s volunteer firefighters were masters of grill on Sunday at the Salmon Barbecue held in Pioneer Park and nobody contact the Sheriff’s Office or left hungry. Chefs included Tom Zimmerman, Adam Avery, Doug Avery and more. Swinomish Indian Tribal Community donated the the Dorstens. salmon and Rexville Grocery provided cookies and coleslaw. This was a fundraiser to help the La Conner Fire Department purchase a “jaws of life” tool to help rescue trapped auto accident victims.

– Photo by Don Coyote

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Fall Brings New Hazards for Dogs DEAR PAWS CORNER: Fall is here in the Northeast, with lots of falling leaves — and plenty of leaf piles to roll in. Can you remind your readers that fleas and ticks are still active at this time of year? — Charles, via email DEAR CHARLES: You’re absolutely right: Until the first hard frost, or an extended period of cold weather, ticks and fleas remain pretty active. If they’re in the house, they may not go dormant at all.

So, while it’s fine to let your dog romp in leaf piles (as long as the neighbors aren’t bothered), it’s important to check its coat for fleas and ticks as soon as possible after that fun ends.

Ticks should be removed and then crushed, ideally before they embed into your dog’s skin.

If a tick is embedded, try to carefully remove it. If you’re not certain how, or if you’re worried about breaking off the tick’s body and leaving its head in your dog’s skin, take your pet to the veterinarian within 24 hours to remove the tick.

Fall also brings a change in weather to much of the country. As the temperature cools, smaller dogs and dogs that are sick or elderly could suffer from the cold. Now is the time to unpack those doggy sweaters and vests and use them on chilly mornings and evenings.

The change of seasons also brings stormy weather, blowing down branches and other debris. Check your dog’s paws after every walk to make sure it hasn’t damaged its pads on sharp sticks or other fallen items.

Send your questions about pet care to ask@pawscorner.com.

Elections . . .

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Port Districts: The Port of Anacortes and the Port of Skagit both have contested elections.

Voters in Shelter Bay and on the west side of Swinomish Channel vote in Port of Anacortes elections. Joe Verdoes and Judy L. Berentson are vying for Position 3, and incumbent Pat Mooney is challenged by John Pope for the Position 4 commissioner’s post.

Both are four-year terms.

Port of Skagit incumbent Commissioner Bill Schuler is challenged by Pola Kelley for a six-year term to fill Position 3. La Conner Marina is operated by the Port of Skagit, and its voters are on the east side of the channel.

Cemetery District 1 Cemetery District 1, which operates Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, has incumbents Gail Thulen and Eric Anderson unchallenged for new six-year terms in positions 1 and 2, respectively.

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Thursday is considered “Potato Ball Day.� All the restaurants serve it, and many families cook it that night for dinner.

Old folks in Norway remember the days when the dinner options each night included their choice of “fish and potatoes� or “potatoes and fish.� I’m sure I know which night they preferred.

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By Mickey Bambrick Norwegians’ love affair with potatoes goes back centuries.

It’s one of the few vegetables that grow well in their climate, and it’s been a staple in their diet through years of feast and famine alike.

Boiled potatoes are the most commonly eaten Norwegian side dish, but roasting them is not out of the question. Many Norwegians think it’s just not dinner without a bowl of potatoes on the table.

Bags of potatoes are sold in the store fresh from the farm with the dirt still on them and labels that distinguish them by how long they take to cook. The “10 minute� variety is the most common.

I’ve seen Norwegians just plop the potatoes in the cooking water without even washing off the dirt, as they reckon, it just boils off anyway.

Norwegian potatoes don’t have nearly the amount of chemicals applied to them as American potatoes do, and their flavor is proof of it. Their skins are also very thin and papery, so many don’t even bother peeling them.

A very delicate, small potato, called mandel, meaning “almond,� because of its shape, honestly tastes like candy, they’re so sweet. It’s easy to fall in love with Norwegian potatoes once a person’s taste buds get a mouthful of them. Most potatoes are served with various cream sauces on the side, but I find them superfluous.

Even just a hundred years ago, when Norway was pretty much a third world country, potatoes kept them from starving. They stretched out even the last bit of the season’s harvest by mixing them with flour, rolling them out and frying them like a tortilla.

This lefse is still a staple in Norway’s diet today, but it’s now mostly used as a wrap around a hot dog.

My Norwegian grandmother made lefse, so I grew up eating it the more traditional way, slathered in butter and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. But really good lefse doesn’t need a thing. Potato lefse was once called “poor man’s lefse,� as another variety, made without potatoes, was considered superior.

One area of Norway takes their lefse so seriously that they print the name of the farm where the potatoes come from right next to the package expiration date. It’s the best lefse I’ve ever had, as the rich potato flavor comes through with every bite. Pure heaven. “Potato balls,� or dumplings, are also very popular in our part of Norway — so much so that every

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• It was 19th-century French poet and philosopher Henri-Frederic Amiel who made the following sage observation: “Truth is violated by falsehood, but it is outraged by silence.â€? • You might be surprised to learn that the game of Chinese checkers isn’t actually Chinese in origin; it was invented in Germany. • If you consider all the militaries throughout the world during World War II, 7 out of every 8 deaths were German or Russian combatants. • In most countries of Western Europe during medieval times, 90 percent of the population shared about a dozen first names. • A 19th-century Columbus, Ohio, man named Jonathan Jackson was exceedingly fond of cats. He was such a feline devotee, in fact, that upon his death in 1880, his will dictated that his estate was to be used to construct a home for cats, complete with dormitories, an infirmary, a rectory, rat holes, roofs for climbing and areas for “conversation.â€? There was even an auditorium where the residents would listen to accordion music every day. • During the final 6 miles of a pilgrimage to Lhasa, Tibet, a devout Buddhist will kiss the ground approximately 30,000 times. • Those who study such things say that a properly prepared mummy will be wrapped in about 490 feet of linen. • You may know that Philo Farnsworth invented the television, but you may not realize that his success didn’t bring him much happiness. Later in life he suffered from depression, developed a drinking problem (and accompanying ulcers) and had a nervous breakdown. *** Thought for the Day: “I’m not an old, experienced hand at politics. But I am now seasoned enough to have learned that the hardest thing about any political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning.â€? — Adlai Stevenson • On ŠOct. 16, 1793, nine months after 2015 King Features Synd., Inc. the execution of her husband, King Louis XVI of France, Marie-Antoinette follows him to the guillotine. At a time of economic turmoil in France, she lived extravagantly and allegedly responded to news that the French peasantry had no bread to eat by callously replying, “Let them eat cake.â€? • On Oct. 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after buying the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than 2 cents an acre.

The American public ridiculed the purchase, believing the land to be barren and worthless. • On Oct. 17, 1931, gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison, signaling the downfall of one of the most notorious criminals of the 1920s and ‘30s. FBI agent Eliot Ness and his men routinely broke up Capone’s bootlegging businesses, but it was tax-evasion charges that finally stuck. • On Oct. 12, 1940, cowboy-movie star Tom Mix is killed when he loses control of his speeding Cord Phaeton convertible and rolls into a dry wash in Arizona. Mix was hit in the back of the head by a heavy aluminum suitcase, killing him almost instantly. • On Oct. 13, 1957, American movie audiences are treated to the science-fiction thriller “The Amazing Colossal Man.â€? Other films of the Cold War nuclear-weapon culture included “Them!â€? (1954) and “The Beast from 20,000 Fathomsâ€? (1953). • On Oct. 14, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis begins, bringing the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear conflict. High-altitude photographs offered evidence of Soviet-made medium-range missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. • On Oct. 15, 1989, Canadian ice hockey great Wayne Gretzky breaks Gordie Howe’s National Hockey League career scoring record of 1,850 points. Gretzky dominated professional hockey during the 1980s, setting numerous records.

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Pioneer Picnic

The 111th annual Pioneer Picnic was a huge success. The La Conner Civic Garden Club served over 400 wonderful salmon barbeque meals, which is believed to be a record. The proceeds from this event will allow the Skagit County Pioneer Association to donate $2,500 to the Skagit County Historical Museum.

First and foremost, I would like to congratulate and thank the Wylie family, who was very well represented to receive the “Pioneer Family of the Year,� and to the friends and family of the late Mark Iverson, who was presented with the “Pioneer Spirit Award.�

The Pioneer Association would like to thank all of our community supporters. A special thanks goes to the Town of La Conner’s Public Works Department. Brian Lease and his crew went above and beyond for over a week to make sure that Pioneer Park was in tip-top shape for the event.

Thank you to the many generous merchants and businesses who provided financial support or in kind donations. Thanks to The Hugo Band for music, Jim and Karen Dunlap for the parking area, The “Good Girls� for cooking the salmon, Faye Whitney for leading the songs, and Marcela Baker from the La Conner Methodist Church for her thoughts and prayers.

A special thanks goes out to the Pioneer Board, who I was very fortunate to work with to plan this event. I could not ask for a better group of people to work with.

Mike Elde 2015 Pioneer Association President Mount Vernon

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I really enjoyed the creative, humorous front page article by Nicole Jennings titled “State stinky weeks.�

Thank you to Nicole and La Conner News.

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sworth invented the television, but you may not realize that his success didn’t bring him much happiness. Later in life he suffered from depression, developed a drinking problem (and accompanying ulcers) and had a nervous breakdown. *** Thought for the Day: “I’m not an old, experienced hand at politics. But I am now seasoned enough to have learned that the hardest thing about any political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning.� — Adlai Stevenson

Cinderella’s slippers were originally made out of fur. The story was changed in the 1600s by a translator. It was the left shoe that Aschenputtel (Cinderalla) lost at the stairway, when the prince tried to follow her.

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By Joy Neal This week, Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 is Banned Books Week. Stop by and check out our display of Banned Books. You may be surprised at the books you recognize. Why not check out one and take it home — see what all the excitement is about.

When you come by the library, be sure to check out the new book shelf for the latest additions to our collection. Here are a few you might like to check out.

Pattern of Lies by Charles Todd: An explosion and fire at the Ashton Gunpowder Mill in Kent has killed over a hundred men. It’s called an appalling tragedy — until suspicion and rumor raise the specter of murder.

While visiting the Ashton family, Bess Crawford finds herself caught up in a venomous show of hostility that doesn’t stop with Philip Ashton’s arrest. Indeed, someone is out for blood, and the household is all but under siege. The only known witness to the tragedy is now at the front in France. Bess is asked to find him. When she does, he refuses to tell her anything that will help the Ashtons. Bess must convince him to tell her what really happened that terrible Sunday morning.

Nature of the Beast by Louise Penny: Hardly a day goes by when 9-year-old Laurent Lepage doesn’t cry wolf. His tales are so extraordinary no one can possibly believe him. Including Armand and Reine-Marie Gamache, who now live in the little Quebec village. But when the boy disappears, the villagers are faced with the possibility that one of his tall tales might have been true. And so begins a frantic search for the boy and the truth.

Undercover by Danielle Steel: Marshall Everett has traveled a twisting road from the jungles of South America to the streets of Paris. As an undercover DEA agent, Marshall penetrated

a powerful cartel and became the trusted right-hand man of a ruthless drug lord. The price he paid was devastating, costing him everything — and everyone — he loved. He is now on temporary assignment to the Secret Service.

Ariana arrives in Paris, where she strives to bury painful memories of a shattered life. It is there she crosses paths with Marshall Everett. But dangerous forces watch her every move, so Ariana and Marshall will have to fight for their survival.

Keep it Simple A creative approach to a balanced life.

By Kate Morgan

My co-worker is an aggressive woman who likes to bully others. She sends emails that single one of us out for mistakes she believes we’ve made, but I seem to be the one she goes after most often. Others have commented how ruthless she is, but no one has confronted her.

I have less than a year before I retire, so what is the best way to handle this, considering the short time I have left to be one of her targets?

If no one has confronted her about her behaviors, then you are all teaching her how to treat you. It appears that you are all tip-toeing around her to escape her wrath, but how is this helping you or her? I’m sure many of you dread going to work or seeing her, but keep in mind that she knows exactly what she is doing.

And the more she gets away with it, the more she will continue to do it. You have given her all the power.

If you feel singled out, you are responsible for taking care of yourself, so communication can foster some dialogue between you. Maybe she has a difficult home life or she hates her job and is taking it out on her teammates.

You cannot fully know why she behaves the way she does until you have a conversation.

If this still doesn’t change anything, you can rally the team and speak with her as a group.

This may feel confrontational for her, so perhaps you can speak with her in the presence of your manager or Human Resources.

For the morale of the entire group, it’s time to take back the power and become a fully functioning and equal team.

The writer is a life coach in La Conner and welcomes reader questions or comments.

Contact her by email at katemorgangrace@gmail. com. She also offers monthly workshops: “How to Create a Kick-Ass Life.” Call 333-0411 for details.

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The Mariners hired a new general manager today, and I’m bummed.

It’s not that he’s unqualified.

He has a great track record and is a definite upgrade from the outgoing guy.

It’s just that I wanted that job.

I have nobody to blame but myself. I just didn’t get around to throwing my hat in the ring, what with writing my column and working on my next television series.

Those of you who took my last column seriously and showed up at the Stokes house last weekend probably think I’m goofing on all of my readers again, but I’m absolutely serious when I write that I was the right man for the job.

One of my favorite books, “Outliers,” by Malcolm Gladwell, posits that you have to spend at least 10,000 hours at a task to really master it.

Starting with listening to Brooklyn Dodgers radio broadcaster Vin Scully when I was about 4 years old, I’ve really put in my time. The Dodgers left town and I turned my attention to the first Pathetic and then Marvelous Mets. I’m an underdog guy, and no way I was going to become a New York Yankee’s fan.

I left New York for grad school in Denver and then followed the Dodgers to Los Angeles and figured if I moved there from New York, I couldn’t blame them for doing the same thing.

Then Denver got the Rockies, and I made sure I was in the lottery for season tickets in case I ever moved back there. I was at opening day at Mile High Stadium and later Coors Field rooting for the Rockies.

Now I live in the great Northwest, and I’ve turned my attention to the Mariners.

I listen to or watch almost every game, and while I might

be multi-tasking, I have paid enough attention to know that the outgoing Jack Z didn’t know shit from Shinola when it came to rating talent.

He loved to draft free swingers who could hit mammoth home runs when they made contact, which happened rarely. His hitting coach was known for hitting long fly outs when he was a player, and he didn’t preach making contact.

The farm system was filled with players who were mediocre in Triple A, and there was no way they were going to succeed in the majors. Trades were made for players who were only available because they were expendable and not that expensive.

I expended a lot of energy yelling at the TV set or the car radio until even the owners in Japan must have heard me, and Jack Z, the clueless GM, was finally fired a few weeks ago.

I should have jumped into the fray right away and sent in my résumé, but I frankly was trying to figure out how I could convince them how a professional filmmaker who spent the last 40 years in the entertainment industry could know as much about baseball as people who spent every day on the field and in the front office.

Somehow, talking about my excellent batting average in high school seemed a little lame.

And my “once a catcher, always a catcher” probably wouldn’t resonate with them.

So now someone else got the gig, and I’ve got to focus on the other endeavor I’ve spent more than 10,000 hours doing: film directing.

I can with all modesty say that I feel that I have a good grasp of my craft as I just watched the Scorpion episode I shot this summer, and it didn’t stink.

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SPORTS

Lady Braves blank Orcas, remain unbeaten in league

LIKE A WINNER – La Conner Braves’ Kolbe Rassler, a junior, runs the ball down the field during Friday’s 56-14 route of Friday Harbor at the first home game of the season.

– Photo by Amylynn Richards

By Bill Reynolds The La Conner High soccer team zeroed in on a perfect NW2B record in a big way last week.

The Lady Braves, behind three goals from Emma Lee and two more courtesy of Kyla Crawford, blanked Orcas 6-0 to remain unbeaten in four conference starts.

“Orcas was a really fun game,” an elated La Conner head coach Amy Freeto said afterward. “Our passing combinations were really on. It was one of those great games where everyone clicked, and it looked like we’d been playing together forever.

“It was absolutely wonderful

to watch,” she stressed.

So good, in fact, that a later 30 loss at 2A Sedro-Woolley was still a sight for sore eyes.

La Conner carried a depleted roster into the non-league match against the bigger school and despite the shutout defeat, all wasn’t lost, according to Freeto.

“We were missing some key players out of our starting lineup, and Sedro put on a show with some tricky free kicks and plays,” Freeto said. “It gave our girls some inspiration to work on ours.

“The most important part of Friday’s contest, though, was playing on their new turf field,” added Freeto.

La Conner grid team enjoys impressive home debut

By Bill Reynolds Its offense sputtered at times, but the La Conner High football team’s defense never rested on Friday.

The result was an impressive 56-14 NW2B verdict over Friday Harbor in the Braves’ home opener.

“We got a nice win in our first game back at home, and I thought our defense was the difference,” La Conner head coach Johnny Lee, whose club improved to 40, said afterward. “They played stout against the run, kept Friday Harbor’s passing game in front of us, and capitalized on opportunities.”

Two of those opportunities resulted directly in La Conner touchdowns.

Budda Luna intercepted a Wolverine pass and returned it 73 yards for La Conner’s first score of the game.

Brady Nelson returned a Friday Harbor fumble 51 yards for a TD midway through the second period, by which time La Conner had built a comfortable 28-0 lead.

“It helped,” said Lee, “that we were able to turn them over four different times. Our defensive line set the tone, specifically the play of A.J. Johnson and Hunter Kroon.”

The offense, despite an atypical slow start, did its part as well.

The Braves churned out nearly 200 yards on the ground, while signal caller James Hulbert threw for 107 yards and hooked up with Harrison Orkney and Max Miller on long scoring tosses.

“We were able to score in a lot of different ways,” noted Lee,

“and were able to get a lot of guys involved.”

Seth Schuh carried eight times for 87 yards, the bulk of those coming on a 54-yard touchdown dash late in the second quarter.

He tacked on a 17-yard scoring burst in the third quarter.

The versatile Luna, meanwhile, netted 67 yards on just two attempts — the key carry being a 62-yard breakaway that put La Conner ahead 20-0 in the second frame.

Kolbe Rasler capped the Braves onslaught with a 42-yard TD scamper in the final stanza.

“We struggled on our first couple series,” Lee acknowledged, “but then were able to rely on some big plays by our athletic skill positions to get the ball in the end zone.

“Seth, Harrison, Budda, Kolbe, and Max all had scoring plays of 30 yards or more,” he added.

“It was fun to watch those guys compete.”

Friday Harbor, rebuilding under new coach Garrett Holmes, averted a shutout with two fourth quarter scores.

La Conner took just scant time this week to savor its lopsided win in the team’s debut at Whittaker Field. The Braves almost immediately began game planning for this Saturday’s visit to Orcas.

“It’s definitely a big away game for us,” Lee said of the much anticipated Oct. 3 clash with the Vikings. “We need to win this one to make it through the first round of league games without a loss.

“It would make the second

By Bill Reynolds Having a versatile attack has served the La Conner High volleyball team well.

Especially on those rare occasions when its serving is sub-par.

Last Tuesday was one of those times, but the Lady Braves were still able to dispatch NW2B rival Darrington in straight sets and remain undefeated in five starts.

Due in large part to Olivia Hedlund’s deft and well-placed

sets, La Conner breezed to a 2512, 25-9, 25-15 triumph over the visitors.

Hedlund recorded 51 assists on the night.

“She did a nice job of spreading around the offense,” Lady Braves head coach Suzanne Marble said afterward.

Hedlund chipped in four kills and was among those La Conner players — Heather Henriksen was another — whose service game remained up to snuff.

half of the season much easier,” he stressed, “if we get a win this weekend.”

Game at a Glance

Friday Harbor 0 7 0 7 – 14 La Conner 14 28 6 8 – 56 La Conner Scoring Plays Budda Luna 73-yard pass interception return; Two-point conversion failed. (1).

Harrison Orkney 45-yard pass from James Hulbert; Brady Nelson run. (1).

Budda Luna 62-yard run; Twopoint conversion failed. (2).

Brady Nelson 51-yard fumble recovery return; Seth Schuh run. (2).

Seth Schuh 54-yard run; Twopoint conversion failed. (2).

Max Miller 34-yard pass from James Hulbert; Seth Schuh run. (2).

Seth Schuh 17-yard run; Twopoint conversion failed. (3).

Kolbe Rassler 42-yard run; Cooper Zavala run. (4).

La Conner Stat Leaders Rushing: Seth Schuh 8/87-YDS, 2TDS Budda Luna 2/67-YDS, 1 TD Kolbe Rasler 3/50-YDS, 1 TD Cooper Zavala 3/14-YDS, 1 TD Harrison Orkney 2/5-YDS Brady Nelson 2/1-YD Max Miller 1/(-5)-YDS James Hulbert 5/(-22)-YDS Passing: James Hulbert 3-13-107-YDS, 2 TDS Receiving: Harrison Orkney 3/52-YDS, 1 TD Max Miller 1/34-YDS, 1 TD Brady Nelson 1/21-YDS RUSHING 197 PASSING 107 TOTAL 304

La Conner High netters serve up another big win

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The declarer who strives for perfection seeks a way to improve on his chances even when he already has a very good chance of success by adopting the most obvious line of play. Sometimes he may have to do something unusual to accomplish his purpose, but if that’s what the situation calls for, he does it.

Consider this deal where South is in five clubs. It seems normal to win the heart lead with the ace, discarding a diamond, then cash the queen of trumps and stake the outcome on two

spade finesses. As it happens, both finesses lose, and South goes down one because he must lose a diamond trick also.

Unlucky, you could say, but if South is a more imaginative declarer, he makes the contract. Rather than rely on the 75 percent probability that East was dealt either the king or queen of spades, or both, which is essentially a matter of luck, South follows a different course of action that eliminates the luck factor.

Instead of taking the king of hearts with the ace at trick one, he plays low from dummy and discards a diamond from his hand! Now the contract cannot be stopped, even though West holds two apparently certain spade tricks.

Let’s say West continues a heart at trick two. South discards another diamond on dummy’s ace, cashes the queen of trumps and ace of diamonds, then ruffs the ten of diamonds high.

This is followed by a trump to dummy’s nine and a ruff of the jack of diamonds.

Dummy now has the 8-7-2 of spades and J-10-4 of trumps; South has the A-J-10-9 of spades and A-8 of trumps.

Declarer leads the eight of trumps to dummy’s ten, then plays a spade to his nine. West wins with the queen but must yield the contract, whatever he returns.

September 28, 2015

THAT OLD BLACK MAGIC

Hedlund’s impressive stat line included four service aces.

“It wasn’t our best serving night,” Marble conceded.

“We’re normally between 92 to 96 percent serving, and we were about 84 percent against Darrington.”

La Conner controlled most other facets of its game quite nicely, though. Such as play at the net.

Ashley Watkins, Kumea Luna, Heather Henriksen, and Matty Lagerwey teamed up for 19 kills.

Henriksen added a team-best 10 digs and delivered all 15 of her service attempts, two of which were aces.

Her sister, Nicole Henriksen, extended rallies with nine digs.

Marble is hopeful La Conner returns to form at the service stripe the next time it faces Darrington, a club she says has plenty of upside.

“They’re a young team that has a lot of potential to be a strong force when we see them again in a few weeks,” Marble noted.

Despite a great start to the campaign — a 5-0 mark highlighted by wins over large school foes — La Conner has yet to tap its full potential, Marble pointed out.

“We just need to continue to control what we can control and work hard each day,” she said.

“I’m really proud of these girls.”

In a related note: • The Lady Braves junior varsity went undefeated and captured the La Conner JV Tournament title last week by downing Seattle Lutheran in the title round. “They did a great job,” Marble said, “and really worked hard.”

La Conner will play on turf in the post-season should the Lady Braves make a deep playoff run.

“This was our only regular season game to be played on a turf surface,” Freeto said.

La Conner resumed NW2B action late Tuesday at home opposite Friday Harbor.

La Conner edged the second place Lady Wolverines 2-1 in its Sept. 10 season opener.

Freeto said going in that there was no way to overstate the importance of the second meeting in three weeks between the two league rivals.

“It’s a big game for us,” she said on Monday. “It’s the second of our three games with them.

They’re in second, we’re in first. Beating them twice almost certainly secures our post-season playoff spot. So it’s definitely a big game.”

The Lady Braves close out their week tomorrow, Thursday, with a 5 p.m. NW2B clash at Concrete.

La Conner returns home next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to host Mount Vernon Christian. That match gets underway at 6 p.m.

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Lady Braves net star shines statewide

By Bill Reynolds Olivia Hedlund has posted all kinds of crazy stats for the La Conner High volleyball team this season.

But for the Lady Braves senior setter, the number one will do quite nicely.

As in recognition that Hedlund is playing at the top of her game.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has certainly taken note, naming Hedlund its State 2B Volleyball Athlete of the Week for her all-around play during recent non-conference wins over Woodinville and Squalicum.

Hedlund was tabbed for

t r e o c fi p f s O Pas poltieoss SPuph

statewide WIAA honors after having totaled 53 assists, 17 digs, four aces, four kills, and putting all 50 of her service attempts in play during the Lady Braves’ convincing twin threeset triumphs.

Woodinville is a 4A program, while Squalicum is from the 2A ranks.

Hedlund followed up her WIAA recognition by filling the stat sheet once again for La Conner, this time at the Yakima Sun Dome Festival on Sept. 19.

She tallied 107 assists, eight aces, 12 kills, and 47 digs over the course of 13 sets, all played against larger school opponents.

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Candidates for La Conner Town Council

Life on the Ridge

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By Angelica Guillen amaze the un-amazed tap your heels on the stubborn legs of settled settlers unsettling our peace live! to give war an intimate death live! and while at it catch my life on the petals of breezes that just teased your hair your skin your smile your eyes live with enough time to say good-bye Poem © angelica guillen, 2015

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A suggestion about a policy change could create heated reactions.

Keep your mind open and resist joining in with naysayers unless they can show a real basis for their position.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While potential career changes warrant your interest, don’t ignore current job responsibilities. A personal relationship also can benefit from more of your attention.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don’t guess at what the facts might be if you hope to make the best decision possible. The wise course is to ask direct questions and act on the answers you get.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your efforts involving that pesky problem should soon show positive signs of being resolved. This would allow you to shift some of your focus in another direction.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) While you enjoy well-deserved praise for getting a difficult job done, there’s no time to relax. A new challenge looms. Expect more support from a once-strong critic.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might still have explaining to do about your decision, but support grows as you continue to make your case.

You also might want to start making plans for the upcoming holidays.

BORN THIS WEEK: You insist on making decisions based on facts, not on popular opinions. Have you considered a career in science?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your moodier side might emerge this week.

But the dark period should pass in time for the party-loving Lamb to go on a happy gambol with some very special people this weekend.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Yet again, you show your skill at being able to indulge in your love of the arts this week while still taking care of practical matters, including some still-unfinished business matters.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A potential change might appear to be what you’ve been looking for. In any event, consider both the negative as well as the positive possibilities before making any sort of decision.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Relationships continue to dominate your aspect this week on a mostly positive level, with just a few problem areas you can smooth over. Also, try to be flexible about travel plans.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You love being on center stage, and while you absolutely purr at the sound of all that praise, be careful not to take on too many commitments at the expense of time spent with loved ones.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might feel that you need to get involved in a matter concerning a friend or relative. But while the issues appear to be cut and dried, they might not be. Get more facts before you act.

BILL BRUCH Unchallenged candidate for Position 5 Age: 50 Town Resident: 11½ years in town, 16 years in La Conner area Family: Single Employment: Property manager for two property groups owning five large commercial buildings in town Government experience: Three years on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, chairman this year.

Other experience: Owned a local art gallery, worked at Hotel Planter. Has worked in the marine, real estate agent, and estate planning fields.

Studied business and political science at Western Washington University and at the University of Washington.

Interests: Boating, skiing, hiking and photography.

Concern: Working with the residents and Shelter Bay and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community regarding the recent property tax shift. “I have been adamantly supporting the Town Council and Mayor Hayes’ lobbying efforts at the local, state and federal levels and will continue to do so.”

Reason for running: He wants La Conner to retain its unique historical ambiance of a “Seaside Village,” and would also like the town to become a world-wide vacation destination for tourists and families.

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Incumbent,Position 4 Age: 59 Town Resident: 17 years in town, 25 years in La Conner area Family: Two children who grew up in La Conner Employment: Occupational Therapist working in schools and hospital settings.

Government experience: Served on La Conner Planning Commission four years and on the Town Council since February 2014.

Other experience: Many years experience working with educational and health care teams.

Interests: Education, health care, environment, community service, exercise, travel and family and friends.

Concern: Public safety and planning both in the short term and long term to make sure the town is prepared to avoid big problems to the extent possible.

Consideration for issues like an aging infrastructure, including water and sewer lines and finding grant money and pursuing partnerships to help with the big capital projects.

Reason for running: “The nearly two years I have been on the council have served to give me a foundation for how the business of town governing looks from a council perspective. I now have a greater understanding of cycles, trends, the budgeting The word “Checkmate” in chess process and public concerns comes from the Persian phrase and interests.

“Shah Mat,” which means “the Challenger: David Ritchie king is dead.”

DAVE RITCHIE Challenger to fill 2 years remaining on position 4 Age: 67 Town Resident: 16 years total Family: Partner, Nancy Gerena Employment: Retired, former businessman and worked in risk management.

Government experience: Spent two years as risk manager for Whatcom County.

Other experience: Many years in business and three years in municipal risk management.

Interests: Singer and songwriter; writing poetry and short stories.

Concern: “It is my feeling that taxes is at the top of the list. How to keep La Conner attractive to the three groups most important: residents, business owners, and visitors. They are dependent on each other. The best way to solve these challenges are to examine each issue as it arises in light of the groups above. I would like to look closely at how to attract more visitors who will spend their money on our fine food venues, as well as our unique shops.”

Reason for running: “I believe in term limits and the good that results. So I am hoping to put that into practice. This is a wonderful town, with outstanding people. I want to represent them.”

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That just cracked me up. They couldn’t even have a real person tell me they were sorry, they let the computer do it!

One of my favorite recordings was when I called a doctor’s office once regarding the balance on a bill, and after the initial menu, whatever button I pushed gave me the option, “If you feel you must file bankruptcy, press 7.”

Really? People are calling so frequently for that they have it in their recording?

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JACQUES BRUNISHOLTZ Incumbent, Position 1 Age: 63 Town Resident: 35 years Family: Married, two grown children; two grandchildren Employment: Retired after a 33-year teaching career at La Conner High School Government experience: Has served two terms on the Town Council.

Other experience: Grew up in Switzerland, widely traveled and fluent in four languages, Master’s in Education degree from Western Washington University.

Interests: Wilderness hiking, walking, languages, travel, history and literature.

Concern: Public safety. “I feel we are very well served by the county sheriff, and I will fight to keep our contract with them.

However, public safety is still not assured as far as a potentially devastating flood is concerned.

Climate change is a reality, and more extreme weather patterns are to be expected. We absolutely must complete the missing portion of the dike.”

Reason for running: “I cannot solve the big problems facing the world; but if elected, I get to have a little say and help make things better — the way I see it — in our neck of the woods!”

Challenger: Charity Starkenberg, has withdrawn from the race, though her name will appear on the ballot.

I try to keep a cool head about most things in life, but I always find my blood pressure rising when I have to make a phone call to a business and inevitably get stuck in “voice jail.”

Most of the time I tune out the robo-voice and don’t even hear which button I’m supposed to push for which option, then I have to call back and start all over again. It’s crazy-making business.

My internet provider informed me recently they are cutting service to our area, and by November 6, I need to find a new provider. Needless to say, this created a bit of stress in our household as we are all internet junkies.

I called every alternate provider they recommended, but none of them service Pleasant Ridge. The amount of time I had to spend on the phone, calling those companies, sitting on hold, listening to those recorded messages and pressing various option buttons about sent me through the roof.

When I finally did find a new internet provider, through my phone carrier, and got the thing hooked up, the internet service kept dropping the connection and wasn’t anything worth keeping.

I called customer service to complain and again, got stuck in voice jail. I never understand why the recording tells me “For faster service, punch in your 10digit phone number,” and when I do and get connected to a real person, the first thing they ask me for is my phone number. So much for efficiency.

When the repair guy showed up a week later, he shook his head and mumbled something about how the sales people don’t even know what they are selling and that “we aren’t even a phone company anymore, we’re a sales company” and that services get sold that the company can’t even provide. He upgraded some of my equipment, fixed my problem and away he went. At least when he showed up, I was done with making phone calls to robots.

That whole experience stirred memories of previous voice jail experiences.

I had to call Sears recently regarding a problem with an

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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COMING UP

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10:30 a.m. – Story Time: Stories, songs, rhymes, learning, dancing and bubbles for the little ones. Ages birth through 4 welcome. Free. La Conner Regional Library.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival: three-day international juried & judged exhibition with vendors, demonstrations, silent auction & classes.

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For map and more info: http://www. festivaloffamilyfarms.com/ 11 a.m. to noon – Permaculture: Learn how to use permaculture principles to catch and hold water in your landscape.

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5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Spaghetti Feed: At La Traviata Restaurant, 201 Morris St. $10. Sponsored by Kiwanis; proceeds benefit the kids of La Conner. Held the first Wednesday of each month.

7 p.m. – Mr. Tambourine Man: Former member of the New Christy Minstrels, Paul “Buck” Stierle, plays guitar and sings songs from Bob Dylan’s early years, 1962-1974. Free. Anacortes Public Library, 1220 Tenth Street. 2931910 x21 or library.cityofanacortes.org 10 a.m. to noon – Senior/Adult Hike: Hike around Ace of Hearts Creek, one of the most deciduous areas of our forest, a real treat in the fall. Meet at the Heart Lake parking lot. Free. More info: call Denise or Jean at 293-3725 or visit www.friendsoftheacfl.org 10:30 a.m. – Story Time: Stories, songs, rhymes, learning, dancing and bubbles for the little ones. Ages birth through 4 welcome. Free. La Conner Regional Library.

6 p.m. – Powwow: Skagit Valley College hosts three-day fall powwow in Dave DuVall Pavilion. Grand entry schedule: Friday, 6 p.m., Saturday, 1 & 6 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. Dance competitions, door prizes, kids’ corner,

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10 a.m. to noon – All Ages Hike: Experience the golden glow of Sugarloaf Mountain in October. Meet at the trailhead on Ray Auld Drive at the foot of Mount Erie. More info: call Denise or Jean at 293-3725 or visit www.friendsoftheacfl. org 11 a.m. to noon – Japanese Design: Learn how to adapt Japan’s design traditions and practices to your garden. Reservations required: call 4663821. Class fee: $8. More info: www. christiansonsnursery.com 11:30 a.m. – Republican Forum: Senators Barbara Bailey & Kirk Pearson, and Representatives Norma Smith & Elizabeth Scott tackle the question “What’s the scorecard on the Republican Coalition (in the State Senate)?” The Farmhouse Restaurant. No-host lunch.

More info: call Claire Eberle, 466-5527.

1 p.m. – MoNA Curator Talk: Gail Tremblay discusses the Native American contemporary art movement. Museum of Northwest Art. Free. More info: www. monamuseum.org or 466-4446.

2 to 5 p.m. – Opening Reception: Tour MoNA’s autumn exhibition, “Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art, 1977-2015.” Music provided by John Feodorov and The Almost Faithful. Free. More info: www. monamuseum.org

2 to 3 p.m. – Food Bank: La Conner Sunrise Food Bank is located in the Garfield Masonic Lodge at 602 S. Third Street, behind the Methodist Church on the hill. All are welcome: those who need

La Conner School District No. 311 P.O. Box 2103 La Conner, WA 98257 www.lcsd.wednet.edu SPECIAL EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION October 5, 2015, 5 to 6 p.m., District Office.

Purpose of Executive Session: Discuss Swinomish (Tax) Contribution Proposal with legal council/ RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). No decisions will be made.

Published in La Conner Weekly News, September 30, 2015.

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SVCPowwow.com 7 p.m. – “Just Eat It”: Free documentary movie about food waste and food rescue. Popcorn, drinks and chance to meet the young filmmakers starting at 6:30. Northwest ESD, 1601 R Ave., Anacortes. More info: http:// skagitbeaches.org/calendar

1 to 4 p.m. – Cemetery Tour: Enjoy an historic tour of Pleasant Ridge Cemetery,­ the oldest in Skagit County.

Hear the stories of unique people for whom this is their final resting place. Last tour at 3:30. Tickets: $10/$8; available at the event or Skagit County Historical Museum. More info: skagitcounty.net/ museum or 466-3365.

12:30 to 2 p.m. – Helping Hearts & Hands: Co-founder Louise Edens visits to tell about this community service group whose mission is to improve the quality of life for people struggling with chronic disease and age-related maladies. Free.

La Conner Senior Center.

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Monday October 12

groceries and those with food to share.

Tuesday October 13

8 to 11 a.m. – Low-Cost Screening: Cholesterol and glucose screening for indicators of heart disease and diabetes at Island Hospital. 12-hour fast required. $10. Provided on first-come, first-served basis. More info: 299-1309.

12:30 to 2 p.m. – Mexican Train Dominoes: This fun game accommodates up to eight players. It’s dominoes at its best with fun twists.

Free. La Conner Senior Center.

4 to 5 p.m. – “Quilts”: Monthly education at La Conner Retirement Inn. More info: (360) 419-4264 or www. laconnerretirementinn.com 5 p.m. – Library Meeting: The La Conner Regional Library Board of Trustees meets in the Library. The public is invited.

Wednesday October 14

7 p.m. – Think Like Your Dog: Author Dianna Young presents a lively program featuring tips and techniques from her book “Think Like Your Dog and Enjoy the Rewards.” Free. Anacortes Public Library, 1220 Tenth Street. More info: 293-1910 x21 or library.cityofanacortes. org

Friday October 16

10:30 a.m. – Story Time: Stories, songs, rhymes, learning, dancing and bubbles for the little ones. Ages birth through 4 welcome. Free. La Conner Regional Library.

ARTS/MUSEUMS

GALLERY CYGNUS: A feast of new paintings by Maggie Wilder through November 1. 109 Commercial, La Conner, across from Maple Hall. Open 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday or by appointment any day: (360) 708-4787.

More info: www.gallerycygnus.com LA CONNER QUILT & TEXTILE MUSEUM: Exhibits: “Great Lakes Seaway: War of 1812 International Challenge” and “Illusions & Shadows,” Colleen Wise (October 8 to December 30). Museum located in historic Gaches Mansion, 703 S. Second St. More info: www.laconnerquilts.org or 466-4288.

LINCOLN THEATRE: The Original Comedy Night with another great lineup of comedians. Saturday, October 10, 8

p.m. $20. Buy tickets now: 336-8955 or 712 South First St., Mount Vernon. More info, call 336-8955 or visit lincolntheatre. org MUSEUM OF NORTHWEST ART: Coming Up: “Not Vanishing: Contemporary Expressions in Indigenous Art, 1977-2015” (October 10 to January 3). Free admission. Open Sunday and Monday - noon to 5; Tuesday to Saturday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 121 S. First St. More info: www.museumofnwart. org or 466-4446.

SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Special Exhibit - “What Is It?” Mysteries at the museum (to November 8)? Featured Exhibit - “Back to Our Roots: The History of Farm to Table in Skagit County” (to October 11). Located at 501 S. Fourth Street, at the top of the hill in La Conner. Open Tuesday to Sunday - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info: www.skagitcounty.net/museum or 4663365.

SKAGIT VALLEY ART WALKS Schedule: La Conner and Edison art walks – first Saturdays, 5 to 8 p.m.; Anacortes Art Walk – first Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.; Mount Vernon Art Walk – first Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. More info, visit www.skagitvalleyartescape.com

HELP OUT

BANDSTAND LOG BENCHES: The beautiful bandstand benches in Pioneer Park are the perfect setting to honor a family or loved one. For a $500 donation to the Save Our Bandstand Fund, a large split-log bench can be dedicated with a 4”x8” plaque. Call Bud Moore, 466-4583.

BOOSTER PAVERS: Show your Brave pride with the La Conner High School Booster Club’s memorial quad tile paver project. Tiles are $75 for two lines with up to 20 characters each. Order forms at La Conner Weekly News office or call Nancy Anderson at 466-4068 or Kelly McKnight at 466-3482.

BUY A CAST-IRON BENCH: The Town of La Conner has waterfront locations just right for cast-iron commemorative benches that the Parks Commission will install. For a donation of $2,100, the town can buy a bench and have a plaque installed on it honoring any person or occasion of the donor’s choosing. Call the town at 466-3125.

FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED: The La Conner Volunteer Fire Department is recruiting healthy men and women 18 years and older. Application packets available at Town Hall. Applicants must pass a background check, driving record check and a physical, all paid for by the town. Firefighters meet 7 p.m. each Wednesday at the Fire Station on Chilberg Road. For info, call 466-3125.

HELP STOP TRAFFICKING: Join others as they work to empower communities to recognize and eliminate sex and labor trafficking. Meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Farmhouse Inn. For more info, contact Anita Hufham at (559) 7079988 or email skcat@waengage.com JOIN SEARCH & RESCUE: Skagit Bay Search and Rescue is a volunteer organization with a dedicated boat to provide assistance to the Sheriff’s Office in search and rescue situations on Skagit Bay. Volunteers receive training monthly.

Call Garry Cline, 466-1071.

RECYCLE ELECTRONICS: Help the La Conner Kiwanis earn cash for youth by recycling empty inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, laptops, PDAs and Palm Pilots, iPods, digital cameras, video games and video game systems.

Drop-offs are located at the Shelter Bay Office, Key Bank, Washington Federal, La Conner Drug, Swinomish Administration Office.

SUNRISE FOOD BANK: The Food Bank is open from 2 to 3 p.m. on Mondays in the Garfield Masonic Lodge at 602 S. Third Street, behind the Methodist Church in La Conner. Volunteers needed: program coordinators, teachers, drivers, workers as well as writers and photographers to tell their story. To volunteer or make a donation, call Aryn at (360) 941-2067 or write P.O. Box 922, La Conner, WA 98257. For more info, visit LaConnerFoodBank.org

for Tuesday, Oct 6 Something yummy from La Conner Retirement Inn Get your $5 lunch at the La Conner Senior Center at Maple Hall. Come a little early, at 11:45 a.m. – there are only 20 lunches and they go fast. This week it’s chef’s choice from La Conner Retirement Inn, a place known for putting on a good feed. There is no age restriction.

La Conner Senior Center Calendar Tues., Oct. 6

104 E. Commercial

• 8 - 9:15: Rise & Shine Yoga • 9 - 11:30: Stone Soup Discussion Group.

• 9 - 11:30: Mahjongg. This game keeps your memory alert.

• 9:30 - 10: Guided Meditation.

• 9:30 - 11:30: Canasta.

• 12 - 12:30: Lunch provided by La Conner Retirement Inn. $5. Just come at 11:45.

• 12:30 - 2: Helping Hearts and Hands with Louise Edens. This service group provides help to elders in our community.

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

• 2 - 4: Grief and Memory Loss Support Group.

• 3 - 3:45: Yoga for Every Body.

Classes and programs open to all ages.

Contact person: Janna Gage, 466-3941

• LEGAL NOTICE •

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF SKAGIT HERITAGE BANK, a state chartered banking institution, Plaintiff, vs.

DONALD J. BACETICH, and the marital community composed of DONALD J. BACETICH and JANE DOE BACETICH, Defendants.

NO. 15-2-00819-9 60-DAY SUMMONS THE STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S) to be served by publication: 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 September, 2015, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Heritage Bank, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, Michael D. Bohannon, at his office below stated; and in case of your failure to do so, 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 the action is to obtain judgment against the abovecaptioned defendants for amounts due under that certain Promissory Note, Change in Terms Agreement and Consumer Security Agreement in the approximate amount of $15,855.02, plus additional accrued interest, attorney’s fees and costs, and to obtain possession of a 2007 Komfort M-261S travel trailer, VIN 1K52KBM2572000528.

Dated this 11th day of September, 2015.

MICHAEL D. BOHANNON, PLLC /s/ Michael D. Bohannon Michael D. Bohannon, WSBA #14274 Attorney for Heritage Bank 19586 10th Ave. NE, Suite 300 Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 779-6665 Published in La Conner Weekly News, September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2015.

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Visit our website for details about our upcoming Fall exhibits, events, and Victorian Christmas display!

Image: Old As Granite, Charlotte Bird; Winner - Curator's Choice, 2014

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ANNIVERSARY – La Conner’s Library Director Joy Neal, left, has been the town librarian for 10 years. Last week the Friends of the La Conner Regional Library honored Joy for her service and leadership. Friends president Diane Fritzler presented Joy with an orchid. “We look forward to Joy’s excellent leadership for at least 10 more years,� Diane said. The Friends operate the thrift shop and conduct other fundraising activities to support the library. – Photo by Frances Simmons

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 U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, DEverett, has called for the United States to take in 100,000 Syrian refugees.

The U.S. has the capacity to take in more Syrian refugees, and it should play a leadership role in helping alleviate the global refugee crisis, Larsen said last week. “The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s leading refugee assistance organizations, has called on the U.S. to accept 100,000 refugees from Syria, a small fraction of the millions of people who have lost their homes,� Larsen said in a release from his office. “Leaders from many faiths, including Methodists, Lutherans, Unitarians and others, also have urged the administration to take in 100,000 refugees from Syria.

The U.S. should accept this call.

It is the right response to live up to our role as an international leader, and it is the right response to a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis.�

During the four years of the war in Syria, the U.S. has taken in a total of 1,500 Syrian refugees, according to Larsen’s office.

Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the U.S. would accept 100,000 refugees annually from all over the world starting in 2017. This includes the 10,000 Syrian refugees that President Obama agreed to admit. Â The current annual cap for refugees from all over the world coming to the U.S. is 70,000.

Skagit County has been awarded up to $900,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant Economic Opportunity funds by the Washington State Department of Commerce for an innovative on-farm infrastructure project.

This project represents a partnership between Skagit County government and Community Action of Skagit County, which will manage and operate the project in collaboration with a

network of local farms and food banks.

The grant provides financial support to low- and moderateincome Skagit and Whatcom county farm business owners for on-farm infrastructure, including greenhouses, irrigation and other improvements to meet new federal Food Safety Modernization Standards.

In turn, farmers will repay this financial assistance with cash and or produce in lieu of cash to Community Action’s Skagit Food Distribution Center, which will coordinate and distribute the produce to area food banks and hot meal programs, yielding more food for families in need.

Witnesses sought

The Washington State Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating a twovehicle, serious injury collision that occurred at 11:25 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. A state trooper in a marked gray Ford Explorer was traveling northbound on SR 99 just north of Lincoln Way in Snohomish County when he collided with a gold Cadillac Catera that was entering SR 99 from a business/residential driveway to head south. Both drivers were seriously injured in the collision.

Detectives are seeking witnesses to the collision or any events leading up to it. If you witnessed anything, or know someone who has information, you are asked to call Detective Sergeant Jerry Cooper at 425508-0602 or Detective Ed Collins at 360- 805-1153.

Pot emergency rules

The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board adopted emergency rules and issued new draft rules to begin the public process of aligning the medical marijuana market with the existing recreational market. The board’s actions are the result of 2015 legislation, the Cannabis Patient Protection Act, which established a priority system for licensing existing medical marijuana outlets.

The emergency rules, which are effective immediately, allow the board to begin the process of licensing new retail outlets that may sell both medical and recreational marijuana. Existing recreational stores may also apply for an endorsement to sell both.

The board will begin accepting retail license applications on Oct. 12. Applicants will be processed for licensure prioritized as established in law.

There will not be an initial cap on the number of retail licenses that will be approved. Medical marijuana outlets, also known as dispensaries, must be licensed

by July 1, 2016 or face closure by local authorities. In addition, non-retail cooperatives which consist of up to four persons who grow for personal medical use may register with the board after July 1, 2016.

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Aqiimuk’s Kitchen

By Patricia Christine Aqiimuk Paul, Esq. In early October, my husband and I will be flying to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the 79th Harris Family Reunion in Ashland City, Tennessee. My dad’s side of the family settled into middle Tennessee in the early 1800s, after my fifth great-grandfather, Edwin Harris (1756 - 1840), received a pension and lands for his services during the American Revolution. My family previously settled into the American colonies, at Isle of Wight, Virginia during the 1600s. My family holds the distinction of hosting a Harris Family Reunion since 1936 that was ongoing during WWII while all the men in the family were serving in the U.S. military. Longevity could be our middle names, as my greataunt, Lucile Harris Bracey, being the current prime example, turned 99 years young this past July. Perhaps it is the country cooking that contributes to our longevity. This recipe, today, is one prepared by other members of our family and was recorded in a 2006 publication, “A Collection of Recipes from the descendants of William Charlie Harris (1884 - 1957) & Hattie (Crocker) Harris (1889 - 1966)”, my great-grandparents. It is thus recorded as a recipe of our oldest living matriarch, Lucille Harris Bracey.

Tomato Gravy

Ingredients Bacon drippings, 5 tablespoons Flour, 4 tablespoons Salt Pepper Water, 1 cup Tomatoes, 5 medium Preparation Brown flour in bacon drippings over low heat. Add salt and pepper. Pour in water and add chopped tomatoes. Cook to desired consistency.

Serving suggestions: over rice, fried potatoes or biscuits. I served this on the side with steamed brown rice, a stir fry of steak, onion and zucchini.

CHALK MURAL – The side of the Museum of Northwest Art facing the La Conner Post Office parking lot has been getting a lot of attention lately. Here Artist Richelle Potter works on a mural in chalk promoting the museum’s “Surge” event held last weekend pertaining to climate change, sea levels and storm surge impacts in the Northwest.

– Photo by Don Coyote

Skagit Co. Sheriff’s Office

POLICE BLOTTER

Monday Sept 21

12:57 p.m.: Burglary – Someone entered a residence on Morris Street in La Conner and took a blanket. Investigators believe this is likely the same person who has been going into unlocked homes and apparently has gone into homes to spend the night when nobody is home.

2:04 p.m.: Fender bender – Vehicles accidently met in the parking lot at La Conner Marina. Nobody hurt and owners exchanged insurance info.

9:13 p.m.: Vehicle prowl – A window was broken out of a vehicle parked at the Farmhouse restaurant north of La Conner and a briefcase containing an iPad and other items was stolen.

11:31 p.m.: Scary noises – A homeowner on the hill in La

Conner thought someone might but didn’t report it at the time. be in their basement. Deputies After reading about the recent checked and didn’t find anyone. spate of incidents involving someone entering unlocked and Tuesday Sept 22 unoccupied houses in town, 2:17 a.m.: Rotten thief the resident figured it should – Someone stole a motorcycle be reported. Law enforcement jacket and helmet from a considers this another in the motorcycle parked at La Conner string of mysterious burglaries.

Marina.

Sunday Sept 27 10:06 a.m.: Idiotic graffiti 11:24 p.m.: Noise – A resident – Someone painted “no spics” on the Sons of Norway sign in reported that someone was banging on the first floor of an Conway.

3:22 p.m.: Vehicle prowl – A apartment building, 900 block vehicle was broken into outside Maple Ave., in La Conner. There the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife were no banging suspects around office in La Conner and an when deputies arrived.

FOUND: Someone found iPad belonging to the State of a laptop computer in the La Washington was stolen.

Conner roundabout. It has been Wednesday Sept 23 turned into Town Hall. Call the 5:46 p.m.: Open door La Conner Sheriff’s Station at – Somebody reported that there 466-3134 to claim it. was a house on Channel Drive north of La Conner with the door left open. Turns out the resident was at home and left it open.

National Pierogi Day is October 8!

Join us for a celebration and Special Menu of Pierogies from around the world.

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In Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart never said “Play it again, Sam.” Sherlock Holmes never said “Elementary, my dear Watson.” Captain Kirk never said “Beam me up, Scotty,” but he did say, “Beam me up, Mr. Scott.”

Thursday Sept 24

1:16 p.m.: Arrest – Deputies spotted a person with an arrest warrant for violating a court order on Whatcom and Rainier streets in La Conner. He was booked and released.

Friday Sept 25

11:15 a.m.: Broken window – A resident on Myrtle Street in La Conner found a window broken out of their vehicle, but nothing was missing. Inside the locked vehicle was a rock that looked like it might have been thrown by a nearby lawnmower or weed whacker.

11:55 a.m.: Suspicious – A neighbor on Center Street in La Conner reported that a light was left on all night at another residence. Deputies spoke to the owner of the illuminated house MANY CYCLES – Dozens of motorcyclists roared into town, Sunday, stopping in at the various and learned the owner had left watering holes, on a bright sunny day perfect for cruising. Bikers take in La Conner as a side trip the light on intentionally. during the annual Anacortes Oyster Run.

A menu of Polish family recipes & eclectic fair made in house from fresh, local ingredients.

Craft Beer • PNW Wines House Infused Vodkas

– Photo by Don Coyote

SKY SHOW – The moon put on a rare display Sunday night during a “super blood moon” eclipse.

This is how it looked to La Conner area sky watchers. People call a total lunar eclipse a “blood moon” because of reddish hue it takes on when the earth’s shadow passes over it. On Sunday the full moon was also a “super moon” because it was closest to the earth during its orbit of our planet. The next super moon eclipse is expected in 2033.

– Photo by Robin Carneen-Edwards

Saturday Sept 26

8:08: Rock on – Somebody reported that there was a rocking chair in the roundabout in La Conner. Deputies were unable to find one there.

5:58 p.m.: Another burglary – A La Conner resident said they returned home a couple of weeks ago and discovered someone had been in their house

October 2-4, 2015 10:00am — 5:00pm

Free Admission Free Parking

Yacht Brokers Marine Trades

1019 Q Avenue Anacortes WA www.anacortesboatshow.com • 888-811-2252 More Boats • Best yachts from the best brokers, new & pre-owned.

Plus, attend the Bier on the Pier festival while you’re in town.

To plan your weekend full of activities visit us online at anacortes.org/fall

Saturday & Sunday • Oct. 3 & 4 • 10 - 4 p.m.