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  1. Zamora pleads guilty to numerous counts
  2. Missing dog trainer’s life a tangle of contradictions
  3. Burlington man injured, cited in Hwy. 20 collision with tanker truck
  4. 1st-degree murder charges filed in dog trainer’s disappearance
  5. Soldier with Skagit family killed in Afghanistan
  6. S-W man dies in logging accident
  7. Man accused of killing girlfriend’s child
  8. Accident blocking traffic in Mt. Vernon
  9. 4 p.m. closure of North Cascades Highway
  10. Faster than the wind
  11. Anthony’s gets permit, and challenge right before groundbreaking
  12. Six illegal immigrants arrested
  13. County could slash more staff positions
  14. Mount Vernon to consider building a splash park
  15. Body of missing skier found at Mount Baker
  16. Murder suspect’s bail reduction hearing canceled
  17. Man nabbed in Anacortes pharmacy robbery
  18. Scattered power outages in parts of Skagit, Whatcom counties
  19. Decision whether to seek Zamora death penalty delayed a day
  20. 1 year jail term for former Concrete wrestling coach
  21. Police: Would-be ninja impaled on fence
  22. State close to purchase of islands for Deception Pass park
  23. Concrete woman sentenced for shooting boyfriend
  24. One of the ‘frozen Chosin few’
  25. Mount Vernon tops economic ‘rebound’ list
  26. Skagit River falls short of flood stage
  27. Avalanche closes North Cascades Highway
  28. Skagit man’s company takes top spot in BusinessWeek poll
  29. Company diversifies and grows
  30. High water closes Francis, Swan roads
  31. North Cascades Highway reopens
  32. Skagit Valley’s Golden Apples
  33. Tiger boys win state cross country title
  34. Tiger football team routs South Whidbey
  35. Election proves tough on council incumbents
  36. Liquor stores arrive in malls
  37. Assessor’s Office says some home values down 10%
  38. Another storm heading for Washington
  39. Reading, running and ‘a dull roar’
  40. Cash in hand for floodwall
  41. Football playoffs set
  42. Life without parole for teens unconstitutional, Supreme Court told
  43. Skagit River nears flood stage
  44. Burlington’s annual Veterans Day parade draws crowd
  45. County reopens Francis Road
  46. The rules of decorum: Teaching the dying art of etiquette
  47. County braces for second round of heavy winds
  48. B-ESD OKs citizen committee
  49. DSHS, corrections pay $1.5M to settle abuse case
  50. Restaurants offer three-course deal

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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


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.


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


LIVE-IN CAREGIVER. Room and board furnished. Clean, cook, secretarial, farm management. Integrity required. 360-873-9600


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