June 2008

Featured Business ~ Wyman Park

Founded in 1985 by Catherine Wyman and
Grace Park, Wyman Park was established with the
idea that beautiful objects, at a fair price, should be
available for everyone. Our store is a visual delight
– and has become a source for exquisite jewelry,
exceptional gifts, outstanding home décor, and
decorative art for the home for over 20 years. Our
distinctive taste and eye for quality bring you hand
selected personal, home and lifestyle choices. In
order to better serve our customers, we are now offering
some of our favorite pieces online for your
enjoyment.
Whether you are looking for that special gift for
someone you love, want a unique piece of jewelry to
complete your look, or are searching for the perfect
addition for your entry, you will find it at Wyman
Park. When visiting our 3000 square foot storefront
in La Conner, WA, or browsing our online collections,
we provide you with an outstanding selection
of products. We are dedicated to offering a
level of service, knowledge and assistance that will
exceed expectations whenever possible.
Wyman Park, open daily from 10 am until 5:30
pm, provides shipping anywhere and complimentary
gift wrapping. We look forward to your next
visit, and appreciate your business and support.
Located at 101 S. 1st St., (360) 466-4148

From the Board President ~ Cindy Tracy
Looks like this year we are going to go straight from
winter to summer. Early last week, I had to search for
my winter coat and gloves, and then on Saturday our
car thermostat registered 106 degrees. But then last
night I heard they are expecting 10 inches of snow in
the mountains. It’s been a crazy spring!! But the good
news is that summer is coming and eventually it will be
here. The “Summer Street Festival” will be June 28th
and 29th. As we did last year, all businesses are encouraged
to participate in this event by bringing merchandise
out on to the sidewalk. Call the chamber for
additional information. We expect a huge crowd, especially
with the increased gas prices, more and more people
are taking “Staycations”. These are getaways to
locations that are no more than a tank full of gas from
home. La Conner is the perfect “Staycation” destination!
My reservations for weekends during the summer
have increased with only a few open weekends between
now and October, and I am sure that it is because more
people are vacationing closer to home.
Also on Saturday, July 12th, we will have the first
“Cadillac’s Forever” Car show and Street Dance. More
than a hundred new and vintage Cadillac’s will fill the
marina parking lot during the day and then at 7:00 PM
the band “Jr Cadillac” will play music from the past.
You will not want to miss this fun event!! So pack away
your winter coat, it’s going to be a fabulous summer!!

La Conner Boys and Girls Club
The La Conner Boys & Girls Club will be holding their annual auction on Saturday, June 14th from 5:00 – 10:00 pm at
the Swinomish Casino. This is their major fundraiser event of the year! Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased by
calling the club at (360) 466-3672. The theme for this event is Western. Costumes are optional but there will be a contest
if you dress up western. Dinner will be a buffet, there will also be live entertainment, games, a no-host bar and live
and silent auction items. If you can’t attend, please consider donating an auction item. Contact Marlene Brenton at
(360) 466-3672.

Children’s Activities at La Conner Regional Library
The children’s department at the library is not only planning its regular summer reading program, but also activities
for both teens and babies. Starting Friday, June 6th, the library will hold Baby ‘N Me story/activity time for
the “wee ones” among us. Sessions start at 10:30. Pre-school story time will continue on Thursday mornings at
10:30 throughout the summer months as well.
The library is also hosting a Kiwanis sponsored Teen Game Night on Friday, June 20th from 6-8 p.m. Pizza, pop
and munchies are served up along with a variety of board games and the teen’s choice of free on-line computer
games.
Summer reading starts the week of June 23rd. Kids can sign up any time after June 4th. Performers scheduled for
this summer are: Silly Dan the Magic Man, Tina Bixby, puppeteer and Charles the Clown. The first activity at the
library will be painting tee-shirts on June 25th at 10:00. Children should bring with them clean, white or light colored
tee shirts to paint.

Father’s Day Weekend Boat Show-Swap Meet– Fundraiser
Saturday June 14th 9am-5pm, Sunday June 15th 10am-3pm
Boat Show~ Swap Meet~ Fundraiser
For your viewing pleasure, our powerboat listings will be open on display on “F” dock in the La Conner Marina’s
South basin, FREE ADMISSION!!! Open to the non-commercial public, nautical OR KNOT items, you can buy or
sell your treasures at this fun-filled swap meet! Advance reservations accepted, but not necessary! No set fee for
swap meet participants, but we would appreciate a nominal donation to our fundraiser beneficiary. Each year we
choose a non-profit organization to receive 100% of our raffle and donation proceeds. For 2008, our beneficiary is
SKAGIT BAY SEARCH AND RESCUE. Call 800-232-8879 or 360-466-3300 email yachts@cnw.com

Learn about Genealogy Research at Skagit County Historical Museum
La Conner – Interested in genealogy? Don’t miss “A Brief Peek into Our Ancestry” with Laura Spaar of Skagit Valley
Genealogy Society on Sunday, June 29 from 12:30 to 1:30 at the Skagit County Historical Museum. Spaar will
provide simple, helpful tips on the types of genealogical records available, research locations, the U.S. census use
and form completion.
This presentation is part of the Summer Sunday Series and admission includes the featured exhibit “Lost Cities of
Skagit: Rediscovering Places of Our Past.” Adults: $4; Seniors & Children 6-12: $3; Families: $8; Children under 6
and Museum Members: Free. The Skagit County Historical Museum is located at 501 S. 4th Street, at the top of the
hill in La Conner. For more information, call 360-466-3365 or visit www.skagitcounty.net/museum.

La Conner Chamber of Commerce Marketing
Please give everyone of your customers a “Seasons of La Conner” media card! We have more in the
Visitor Information Center if you need restocking! The La Conner Destination Map is a WILD success!
We went through 30,000 maps already! We have 20,000 more maps which are being distributed up and
down I-5, Sea-Tac airport, and the Anacortes Ferry Boats. Did you know in past years we only printed
20,000 Visitor Maps? What an incredible Member Benefit to have a High Quality Destination Map with
wide distribution & 50,000 printed. Get ready for La Conner Summer Street Festival Posters, Print Ads,
& Radio Ads…all reminding people of La Conner! What’s Next? La Conner Staycation Promotion!
What is a Staycation? A Staycation is a 3 night stay Sun-Thursday with special pricing from the hotels/
inns and special discounts from YOU! E-mail your Staycation Special to info@laconnerchamber.com ,
and the hotels will share this information with their guests and the La Conner Chamber will promote your
Staycation Special on the LaConnerChamber.com Home Page and on the E-Newsletter. The guest will
receive an official La Conner Staycation Certificate to show to local merchants to receive their discount.
If you would like to participate on the Marketing Committee, please give Stephanie (om@organicmatters.
com) or Julie (julie@childhoodbliss.com) a jingle. MARKETING ROCKS YOUR BUSINESS! Remember:
La Conner Chamber of Commerce is here to ADVERTISE Your Business! Co-Chairs Julie
Burgmeier & Stephanie Banaszak

Google Stats
April 20-May 20
6,789 Visits
21,278 Page views
79% New Visits
3,589 Visits from Washington
411 Visits from California
131 Visits from Oregon
130 Visits from New York

FRAUDULENT CHECK INVESTIGATION POLICY
To assist the Citizens of Skagit County and the business community, to reduce the number of NSF and account
closed checks, the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office Check Acceptance Policy will be implemented. By following this
policy it should reduce your dollar loss and assist us in the investigation of those cases referred to us.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - Fraudulent checks will be accepted for investigation when all of the conditions below
are met:
1. A Washington State Driver’s License or a Washington State Identification Card with photo was presented at
the time the check was accepted and the respective license numbers were legibly recorded on the check,
along with the person’s initials that accepted the check.
The Person accepting the check must compare the photo and description of the person passing the check,
and witness the signing of the check. The person accepting the check must compare the signature on the
Washington Driver’s License/ID with the signature on the check. If both items compare with the person
presenting the check, the person accepting the check should write “Photo Check” near the initials and
driver’s license number.
The check must be signed in the presence of the person accepting the check. We cannot prosecute on a
check that was accepted by mail or a check that was endorsed prior to being presented.
The original check is given to the Sheriff’s Office within 90 days from the date the check was accepted for
payment.
Checks are accepted by the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office for prosecution only. If only restitution is desired, do
not submit the check; pursue civil action to recover loss.
The check must have been accepted within the city limits of LaConner.
No checks will be accepted that are drawn on bank accounts from outside the State of Washington.
No check will be accepted for prosecution if at the time that it was accepted, it was accepted with the knowledge
that there were insufficient funds in the account or if an agreement between payee and payer is made
for payments.
No two party checks or post-dated checks will be accepted for prosecution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS – “Account Closed,” “NSF” and “Stop Payment” checks. In addition to those requirements
set forth in “A,” the following additional procedures must be complied with before these checks will be
accepted for prosecution:
“Account Closed” checks in excess of $50.00 will be accepted.
“NSF” checks in excess of $50.00 will be accepted.
“Stop Payment” cases will be reviewed on a case by case basis due to the fact that they generally involve a
dispute between writer and payee.
The driver’s license numbers and identification card numbers on all checks will also eliminate a large amount of
losses due to forgeries. Business should instruct their employees on taking proper identification on all checks including
payroll checks, business checks, traveler’s checks and money orders.
The check(s) should be turned over to the responding deputy. The Sheriff’s Office will send a letter to the writer of
the check(s) requesting that the check(s) be made good or criminal charges will be filed. If there is no
response a criminal investigation will commence. To file a new complaint, call 911 or 428-3211.