September 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 6, 2011
Coston, Morris and Greenlee see the 'big picture' During times of economic uncertainty, Washougal City Council must make tough decisions on our economic future.
Coston, Morris and Greenlee see the 'big picture' During times of economic uncertainty, Washougal City Council must make tough decisions on our economic future.
I read with both interest and disappointment Councilman Dave Shoemaker's editorial of Aug. 30. Interest that some of our council are working to communicate with the public, but disappointment that Councilman Shoemaker's information was incorrect and misleading.
After months of work aimed at deconstruction and removal of the derelict ship the SS Davy Crockett, the last major piece of metal was hoisted out of the water on Thursday. It was a major milestone for the project that involved what was described as a "massive and carefully engineered" effort.
Lately Washougal City Council members have been urged to trust various local leaders on issues ranging from granting a half million dollar economic development contract to the management of financial reserves. Among those proffering the advice have been other elected officials, our local newspaper publisher, and individual citizens.
In our world today, much of the attention in the business world is often focused on the "new."
Evergreen Terrace residents are proud of their neighborhood Twenty years ago, we purchased our home in the Evergreen Terrace Neighborhood. At that time, we were informed that this was a neighborhood "in transition."
I believe it would be in the community's best interest to hear another perspective on the issues used by the Port of Camas/Washougal to not accept Federal grant funds to improve Grove Field.
Today, Fallen Leaf Lake Park will be officially dedicated as the newest addition to what has become the city of Camas' long list of open spaces where members of the community can come together to recreate and enjoy the outdoors. This gem is also likely to become a regional destination spot.
The best kept secret in Camas-Washougal Saturday, Two Rivers Heritage Museum in Washougal had their annual ice cream social.
Today, Camas is without one of its most unique and influential figures. Hal Zimmerman, former publisher of the Camas-Washougal Post-Record for 23 years, state legislator for 20 years and community activist most of his life, recently fought a difficult battle against Parkinson's disease, the affliction that ultimately took his life on Thursday, Aug. 4.
