Artist of waterfront mural in Maple Hall will be honored

You can’t help but notice the striking mural of the La Conner waterfront that’s a permanent fixture at Maple Hall.

Christi King, who until recently co-owned Tillinghast Postal & Business Center, and Town of La Conner officials agreed to work toward developing a plaque commemorating the mural and presenting it to painter Bob Patterson, who now resides in Snohomish County.

King spoke at the June 28 town council meeting. She offered to cover its costs, but Mayor Ramon Hayes, a longtime admirer of Patterson’s work, insisted the Town do so.

King and Hayes said Patterson spent about 700 hours workin...