Relieved by T Bailey move

Anacortes American, Wednesday, March 20, 2002

I am relieved to read that T Bailey will be moving its manufacturing to March Point. As a resident of downtown Anacortes, T Bailey made my "quality of life" miserable. Since last September, we've heard extremely loud banging noises daily and from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., all night long (even on Thanksgiving).

I've been one of the residents who have made many complaints to City Hall, and I must add that city Building Inspector Don Measmer was extremely helpful and sympathetic.

T Bailey only implemented the "good neighbor policy" after complaints were too numerous to ignore. I'd bet that Mr. Tanaka and Mr. Lehmann have taken up residences nowhere near the noise of their facilities for their "quality of life."

I am hopeful that they can build a better building to work in, that job opportunities are abundant and that our beautiful herons are not at risk, but I don't think that a quiet seaside community is the best location for their type of business.

I will take a deep breath but I will also keep a watchful eye and ear on their progress.

Cynthia K. Wilson

Anacortes