I also want to put out a request for people to help our local businesses who have had to shut their doors once again, in particular the local restaurants.

We have a small group who attend a Friday morning service at Sacred Heart, and then we generally go to have breakfast at Sliders.

Now they are only open for take-out or outdoor dining.

Outdoor dining was fine in the spring, but now it is December, so I ordered a couple of breakfasts by phone for take-out.

They will bring the meals out or you can go in to pick them up, which is what I did.

I have to tell you it was very sad.

There were only two people working inside, and of course no customers.

A week ago at the same time the place was bustling.

I am sure it is the same for most all our local small businesses. The owner at Sliders told me he did not really know how this was going to go. He said at least back in the spring they had weather which would permit outdoor customers. He did not use the word scary, but I’m sure it is for all of them. I would just like to say, “Hey, La Conner, take a break from cooking and order some take-out meals this holiday season.”

Sincerely,

Mike Compton

La Conner