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DRESSED FOR SUCCESS - Janie Beasley, Mayor Marna Hanneman and Leroy Hanneman represented the La Conner and Swinomish communities at the Anacortes Salvation Army's second annual Red Kettle Kickoff fundraiser at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge Nov. 9. The event included an ugly sweater contest. Nearly $60,000 was raised for the Corps local service programs.
The largest ugly sweater party in Skagit County was an evening of substance over style.
About 200 people proudly donning garish holiday sweaters attended, officially designated the 2024 Anacortes Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Program, at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge on Nov. 9.
Because the Anacortes Salvation Army service area covers La Conner, local donors in attendance included Mayor Marna Hanneman and her husband, Leroy, and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community civic leader Janie Beasley. County Commissioner Peter Browning also participated, seeking out Beasley and the Hannemans to express...
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