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A caring community
We would like to thank everyone who has been so helpful and caring
this month during our sewage “experience.”
From the emergency city Public Works crew, to our State Farm agent,
Terry McShane, who came out in the middle of the night, to Joel Olson
at SERVPRO who worked throughout the night to mitigate the damage; we
have been well taken care of since the first moments.
We are thankful for the staff at the Comfort Suites Hotel who took us
in the first week and for all our many friends and relatives who
housed us this past month.
We have been overwhelmed with all of the many acts of kindness shown
to our family from dinners, to gift certificates, to clothes and toys.
These will be used and appreciated during this time when our house is
under repairs. We live in a truly generous community.
A special thanks to Terina and Zeke Neal, neighbors extraordinaire,
and to all of the Katie’s Way neighbors — suddenly we feel very
blessed to be surrounded by you all.
DeLona and Martin Campos-Davis
Hood River
Who wins?
I keep looking at the propaganda flyers all over Cascade Locks and
decided to bring up something.
These flyers are in reference to the proposed off-reservation
casino. They state that there will be approximately 400
construction jobs available. However, in the compact between the
State and the Confederated Warm Springs Indian Tribe, the
construction workers must be union.
How many union masons, carpenters, electricians and plumbers,
etc., do you know of in this area? Do you suppose that all or most
of them will be coming into town from other areas?
Since that is a given, how is that going to benefit our town and
our people? I am assuming that the same ratio is going to impact
the hiring of the proposed 1,300 casino workers.
Prior to the May public information forum regarding the various
impacts that the proposed casino would have upon our area, flyers
were posted in Cascade Locks. These flyers were torn down by
someone — not once, but twice.
I gather that the other side of the story is neither wanted nor
tolerated.
What are those folks afraid of? Could it be the truth? Most of the
Mom and Pop businesses would be put out of business by any big
casino because of the unfair competition.
That is so sad, as they make up our town personality and employ
many residents. Any type of proposed huge construction would
necessitate housing for workers who couldn’t afford the
$200,000-plus prices.
These changes will put a strain on our facilities and raise taxes.
Who is going to be the winner in this greedy proposition?
You get one guess.
Carol A. Taylor
Cascade Locks
A special dog
I would like to address the owner of the vicious dog that attacked
my father’s guide dog on May 31.
To Sally, Stephanie or whatever your name is, there are no good
words to describe the actions of you and your dog. While I don’t
know who you are, you should know you are never far from my
thoughts.
I wonder what kind of person allows their animal to jump out of a
vehicle and attack a defenseless service dog, to not have it under
control at all times, and then to not be absolutely mortified that
it was capable of such behavior. What kind of person can bald-face
lie and run from the victims and still sleep at night? What if
your dog was attacking a small child?
You have no concept of human animal bonding, because if you did,
you would know how special the bond is between a service dog and
its owner. The service dog is the life-line for its owner. It is
their connection to the outside world that you, me and millions of
other people take for granted every day.
If you knew how special a bond can be between a human and an
animal, you would never have a dog that is capable of behaving the
way yours does. My dog sleeps with me, loves me unconditionally,
and would defend me to the death. The difference between my dog
and yours is that he would NEVER attack another animal or human
being, unprovoked. I love my dog with all my heart and soul, just
as I love my dad’s dog; they are part of our family.
Because we love our animals, we would never allow them to become
something uncontrollable, and a menace to society.
I feel sorry for you and your dog. When you are caught, and it
will happen eventually, you run the great risk of your dog being
put down for your actions. I think you know this; otherwise, why
would you run and hide?
Now to everyone at Rosauers who helped my dad and Keanu, I would
like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Also to everyone
who has given kind words and wishes for a full recovery, you are
very much appreciated.
Keanu is a very special dog, without whose love and guidance my
dad would not be the same.
Roxanne Fridley
Hood River
Keep Fourth clean
Did you enjoy the parade? Did you enjoy lighting off fireworks? I
did, too.
But I was disturbed by people not picking up candy wrappers and
burnt fireworks.
Please clean up the area around you even if it’s not yours.
Let’s live in a clean city.
Julie Tengwall
Hood River
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