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The La Conner United Street Fair on Saturday, Aug. 20 was a great day for selling planter boxes. It was a success largely because of the great people that helped. Rich Cushing and Rick Linton raised their hands when I asked for help. Susan Macek gave her approval to proceed. Tiger Construction of course made the whole project possible by donating the cut offs from the cedar siding left over. I appreciate the promotion that the Weekly provided. Joy Neal and the other members of Rotary and Kiwanis helped me set up at the site. Margaret Hillard printed handouts explaining the project. When I asked Kimberly (from Sliders) about painting some signs, she eagerly accepted the challenge and donated her work to support our Library. Barb never let a chance go by to share my project with her friends.

I am thrilled by the number of generous citizens and library supporters of La Conner and from out of town that stepped up and invested in our lovely new La Conner Swinomish Library by purchasing a planter box or two. Out of the twenty boxes built, I only had to carry four home when the sale ended, and the library will have over $600 to spend as needed.

Thank you, La Conner. I am humbled.

Brad Bradford

La Conner