Bustling corner
Published May 9, 2010 / by Steve Berentson
I’m not so sure this country’s depressed economy has “turned the corner,” but the corner of 5th Street and Commercial was busy the other day when I rolled by in the car. We can all do our part for the local economy by doing business locally when possible. Spring and summer are historically the strongest seasons for local business people, especially for those offering meals and accommodations.
About Steve Berentson
A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island community in 1960. I finally reclaimed an Anacortes address in 1980, and I have been in constant celebration of my return since that time. Many of us who call Anacortes home love Fidalgo Island for its natural assets: among them are rugged beaches, pristine lakes, thousands of acres of forestland and some awesome views of the Skagit Valley and surrounding islands. Another element of my love affair with this community is its people, both natives and immigrants. They will “star” in many of my journal entries.
