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Development bodes well for future

Even now, in the depths of recession, it’s time to build an environment in which people can think positively about opportunities for growth. The housing project recently begun on the northwest edge of Buffalo Peak Golf Course in Union is one such opportunity. The new project that is slowly taking shape is a sign of re-emerging community vitality and that the region can nurture healthy growth while avoiding willy-nilly, slipshod development.


The window of opportunity may open only briefly for such economic development. It’s important that while remaining fiscally responsible we step through that window. And it’s important we take with us an intelligent plan for growth.

 

Letters and Comments for July 2, 2009

Letters and Comments for July 2, 2009

 

Letters and Comments for July 1, 2009

Mildrexler

 

 

Donations make fireworks show possible

The Union County Fireworks Action Committee is ready once again to make sure area residents enjoy a quality fireworks display on the Fourth of July. The annual celebration with food, fire truck rides and music begins at 7 p.m. Saturday at Community Stadium. Fireworks follow at dusk.

The fireworks committee relies solely on donations to make sure the show happens every year. For many years running, the show has gone on without interruption. But it wouldn’t and couldn’t happen without the support of donors and people who buy raffle tickets.
 

Local economy takes a hit with mill closure

Boise Cascade’s decision to close its

La Grande sawmill was a terrible economic blow to the local economy. A reliable mainstay and a vital part of the community’s identity is gone. Let us hope that it is not forever.


As the plant falls silent, the community kisses goodbye millions of dollars that circulated through local businesses. We will all feel the pinch.

 

Letters and Comments for June 30, 2009

Letters and Comments for June 30, 2009

 

Letters and Comments for June 29, 2009

Peccard

 

 

Project breathes life into La Grande downtown

Don’t expect a quick fix when it comes to the La Grande Main Street program and its goals to improve downtown. Sure, the city has loads of potential. Attractive shops, dynamic business owners, lots of great deals, a wonderful shopping experience — all are possible already and will be improved upon in the future.

Anyone who has followed developments knows that for years advocates have taken aim at brightening the downtown and trying to reverse the trend of shoppers escaping to big box stores on the outskirts. Part of the Oregon Main Street initiative, the La Grande Main Street program is gearing up to breath new life into downtown.
 

Letters and Comments for June 26, 2009

Letters and Comments for June 26, 2009
 

‘Staycation’ with the grandkids

According to the dictionary, vacation means “freedom from any activity; rest; respite; intermission and also a time of recreation.’’ A new buzz word this year is staycation. Many newspapers and magazines have run articles on how a family can vacation while staying at home and taking advantage of the activities available in their own area, thus saving money and having fun at the same time. The people who dreamed this up obviously have lives without the benefits of living with active small children.
 
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