News
All aboard in Stanwood
STANWOOD — Starting Saturday, Amtrak customers from the Stanwood-Camano Island area won’t have to drive to Mount Vernon or Marysville to…
- North Cascades Highway closed for the winter
- Six illegal immigrants arrested
- Concrete woman sentenced for shooting boyfriend
- S-W man dies in logging accident
- Skagit Valley Hospital, Medical Center may merge
- County reopens Francis Road
- Mount Vernon tops economic ‘rebound’ list
- State close to purchase of islands for Deception Pass park
Sports
La Conner girls’ soccer team falls in state semifinals
SUMNER — By the time the La Conner and Orcas Island girls’ soccer teams met Friday, there was little mystery left between the squads.
…- Cardinals find a setter
- Northwest 2B League football players honored
- Mataya named conference MVP
- Anacortes volleyball team takes fifth place
- Tiger football team falls just short
- Concrete football team’s season ends
- Braves take fourth at state volleyball tournament
- Seahawks win state swimming, diving titles
Entertainment
Waiting on a vampire.. or possibly a werewolf
BURLINGTON — Dozens of fans of the “Twilight” vampire series came to Cascade Cinemas Thursday night, hours before the first showing…
- Holiday happenings around the area
- Ready to digest some more ‘Tuna’?
- A ‘Sound’ message that’s still relevant
- Another generation catches the ‘Thriller’
- New exhibit of works at MoNA mixes literal, abstract
- Alfredo Arreguin: Spreading his message through art
- Native American Day celebration continues
- Through Native Eyes: Celebration this weekend
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The Skagit Valley Herald is pleased to offer a sampling of its stories on the goskagit.com. A home delivery subscription to the Skagit Valley Herald print edition includes access to the E-edition, which is the full newspaper online. Or subscriptions for the E-edition only are also available.
Living
The rules of decorum: Teaching the dying art of etiquette
OK, kids, quick etiquette quiz: What’s the correct way to fold a dinner napkin?
Bailey Thatcher had no idea. The 7-year-old watched curiously,…
- One of the ‘frozen Chosin few’
- Pain relief in dogs and cats is a big priority for vets, owners
- Mmmm … Pumpkin. Not just for decorating
- Falling in love with color
- Home project for child rewards area builders
- Home project for child rewards area builders
- Awards announced for pumpkin pitch
- U-pick farms expecting bigger crowds this fall season
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Top Jobs
Established medical office seeks Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist. Must be flex. Position also covers sick & vacation days. You must have computer, customer service and professional telephone skills. Applicant must be neat in appearance, pleasant, reliable, organized, energetic and able to multi-task. Previous medical exp. is helpful but not nec. Send resume to: bonniec-mvwc @verizon.net or File #676 c/o Skagit Valley Herald, PO Box 578, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
Youth Center Staff Supervisor The Swinomish Tribal Community Recreation/ Prevention Department is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Youth Center Staff Supervisor. The Youth Center Supervisor plans, and does the total duties of a Prevention/Recreation Assistant. This position provides leadership to the other assistants when the Coordinator is out of the office. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment. This is a full-time position with full health insurance benefits. Salary is DOQ. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or e-mail wbill@swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to; Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257
REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
STYLIST for AVEDA SALON AND SPA. Commission. 1019 Cleveland St., MV 336-2985
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600
Youth Center Staff Supervisor The Swinomish Tribal Community Recreation/ Prevention Department is looking for a dynamic and competent individual who is experienced as a Youth Center Staff Supervisor. The Youth Center Supervisor plans, and does the total duties of a Prevention/Recreation Assistant. This position provides leadership to the other assistants when the Coordinator is out of the office. The Swinomish Tribal Community is a positive and friendly work environment. This is a full-time position with full health insurance benefits. Salary is DOQ. Request a Swinomish Tribal Community application and Job Description by calling 360-466-1216 or e-mail wbill@swinomish.nsn.us. Return cover letter, resume, and application to Wayne Bill, Human Resource Director as soon as possible. Send application packet to; Swinomish Tribal Community, Human Resource Office, 11404 Moorage Way, LaConner, WA. 98257
REFINERY OPERATOR Tesoro is currently seeking to fill the position of Refinery Operator at its Anacortes facility. An Operator monitors and controls refinery process equipment while working a rotating 12-hour shift, often outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. This can be a physically/mentally challenging job requiring mechanical ability and a basic understanding of physical sciences and chemistry. In addition, candidates must possess a positive work ethic, good communications and teamworking skills and have the willingness to take personal responsibility for the safety of themselves and others. Along with a dynamic work environment, Tesoro offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Starting wage will be $21.38 per hour that will initially increase to $25.59 after successful completion of training. Employment applications (one application per person) can be obtained at the Work Source Skagit, 2005 E. College Way, in Mount Vernon during the hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on November 24, 25, and 30, 2009, or until a maximum of 300 applications has been distributed. No applications will be faxed or mailed. You must apply in person. All applicants will be tested on Saturday, December 5, 2009, for basic skills and aptitude. Additional information will be provided with the application. Telephone inquiries and mail-in applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates for employment will be required to pass a substance abuse screening (drug and alcohol), physical agility tests, and complete a physical exam. Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company 10200 W. March Point Rd. Anacortes, WA 98221 Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
