It was a quiet evening in comparison with the recent gathering of Democrats, but Anacortes Republicans with no assignment in terms of presidential candidates spent two hours talking issues Tuesday night. A couple of dozen people showed up at Anacortes Middle School, and before the night was out they had elected delegates to the county convention. Also on the agenda was completion of a party questionnaire that included opportunities to prioritize issues at state and federal levels. Long-time Republican leader Dr. Bud Strom was elected precinct committee officer in absentia for Anacortes Precinct 6 (participants pictured here). A 16-year-old sat in the proceedings, experiencing firsthand an example of grassroots American politics. His mother was recommended for appointment as precinct committee officer.