Wednesday, March 9, 2011

In the March 9, 2011 issue...

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Tables turned – hearing puts Dist. 13 officials in hot seat
POSTED BY SANDY STOKES
Tuesday's public hearing to appeal the suspension and possible termination of Fire District 13 Battalion Chief Doug Avery turned into a critique of the district's management with about 30 people backing Avery.
Of the district’s 40 firefighters, 35 signed a letter stating that the District Commissioners and District Fire Chief have fostered a communication failure and lack of respect and described a “growing mistrust and lack of confidence” in their ability to lead. 
That letter of "no confidence" was read into the hearing record. Read about it in today's paper!


How does the National Flood Insurance Program affect us?
La Conner Town Administrator John Doyle has written a story explaining the politicking that led to regulations that impact our town and other Skagit County cities in regards to the The National Flood Insurance Program. Everyone who lives in an area with a 1 percent chance of flooding is required to buy flood insurance from the feds if their home has a mortgage. John explains it all very clearly in today's paper.
Hand-in-hand for 60 years

Meet Boyd and Donna Zimmerman, who were wed 60 years ago and have been part of La Conner as long as anyone can remember. Writer Mary Evitt has a fascinating profile of this well-known couple in today's paper. 


From the Police Blotter:
12:01 p.m.: Loose dogs – Two dogs were reported to be running loose near Rainbow Bridge in La Conner. 
... not only is there another canine crime wave, but all six of the fugitive turkeys were  loitering on the steps of the Catholic Church on Monday!

Pick up the paper in all the usual places. If you would like us to mail it to you, call us at 360-466-3315.


 

Weekly La Conner High Sports capsule, March 9, 2011

Braves Raves
By Amylynn Richards

BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Congratulations to the boys’ basketball team, which finished sixth in the State!
The boys played hard, and lost by only two points in the elite eight to the team which ultimately won the State championship, Northwest Christian, 59-58 on Thursday, March 3 in Spokane.  Northwest won the championship 41-32 against Napavine, which La Conner faced the week before in the sweet sixteen.
The boys beat Adna 40-35 on Friday, Mar. 4, and played one final match against Lake Roosevelt on Saturday, Mar. 5 to determine who would take fourth/sixth place at State. Lake Roosevelt won 62-51.  
ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL
Candice Pedroza and Lauren McClung, two of La Conner varsity volleyball seniors, have been selected for the honor of playing the 2B All-State volleyball team, which will compete at Fife high school on Saturday, Mar. 12 at 3 p.m.  The event is hosted by the Washington State Coaches Association, and only seniors who were selected to their All-League team are allowed to apply for the All-State team. 
GOLF
Spring sports are in full swing, as evidenced by the Braves golfing team’s busy schedule! The Braves golfing team first hosts Rainier Christian today at Similk Bay golf course, hosts Friday Harbor on Thursday, Mar. 10, then travels to Cedar Park Christian to take on the Eagles on Monday, Mar. 14.
FASTPITCH & BASEBALL
Take me out to the ballgame – the Braves are back in full force and ready to play hard. The fastpitch and baseball teams are still in training, and will host their first games of the season on Wednesday, Mar. 16. The boys will host Seattle Lutheran at the baseball diamond behind the middle school at 3:30 p.m. and the girls host Squalicum high on the field behind the elementary at 4 p.m.