Letters
October 28, 2009
By Contributed
Proposed community center is too big for Snoqualmie
I was on the council during the planning and ultimately the approval of Snoqualmie Ridge. When we envisioned a community center, it was supposed to be a place for citizens such as our youth and elderly to get needed services.
We are still a very small town that can’t sustain the operating costs it takes to run the proposed project.
Although we have partners that are willing to help now, there is no guarantee those partnerships will still be there in years to come. If we had to maintain it on our own, we would have to make difficult cutbacks that could include reduction of public safety.
We twice voted down the proposed community center. I disagree with the mayor and City Council on going forward with a center with a pool. I believe they have our best interests at heart, but we should respect the wishes of the voters. Again, I am not against a community center, but the project proposed is not realistic for our population.
Terry Sorenson
Snoqualmie
Good Samaritan in our midst
We who work or live in the Snoqualmie Valley have a young man in our midst that we need to recognize. His name is Jonathan Laine.
Jonathan showed clarity of mind and spirit that few young men at his age display, when he dove into the Snoqualmie River two weeks ago to try and find the man he heard yell for ‘help.’ Jonathan was sitting in the dentist’s chair when he heard the cry, and after diving in, spent nearly 30 minutes in what was quite likely 45 degree Fahrenheit water, trying to help someone he didn’t know. I know this because I watched him from the bank.
There were a number of citizens on both sides of the river, as well as the first responders trying to see the man in the water.
Jonathan, who was actually in the water, was the only one not wearing cold-water gear. While this didn’t turn out the way that Jonathan would have liked, he should know that we saw him give all he could, and I for one hope Jonathan is somewhere close if I ever need a Good Samaritan.
Randy Popp
Fall City
‘Yes’ for Henriksen
During the past ten years, I have had an opportunity to work with both Terry Sorenson and City Councilwoman Maria Henriksen. While I respect Terry’s genuine passion and concern for the city, Maria offers Snoqualmie voters the best choice for council position no. 5. During her six years of service, she has proven to be an effective and influential leader on the council. I am grateful that she is willing to continue her service. Please join me in re-electing Maria Henriksen.
Matt Larson
Snoqualmie Mayor
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