A groundbreaking ceremony for Anthony’s restaurant drew local politicians by the dozens Friday afternoon. Among them were some honored to be part of the “official” Golden Shovel crew: (r. to l.) Economic Development Association of Skagit County Director Don Wick, State Rep. Dave Quall, Port Executive Bob Hyde, Anacortes City Council member Cynthia Richardson, Port Commissioner Keith Rubin, Anacortes Mayor Dean Maxwell, Anthony’s founder Budd Gould and his son. Following the groundbreaking event, Anthony’s hosted a delicious luncheon at the Port Warehouse. Among other elected officials there were City Council members Nick Petrish, Bill Turner, Erica Pickett, Brian Geer and Brad Adams. Also on hand were Skagit County commissioners Ken Dahlstedt, Ron Wesen and Sharon Dillon, as well as Port of Skagit Commissioner Jerry Kaufman. Anacortes School Board President Kris Lytton was also present, as was Mitch Everton, who wears two hats as Chamber Director and School Board member.