July 02, 2009 03:01 pm
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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.
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July 02, 2009 02:57 pm
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Letters and Comments for July 2, 2009
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July 01, 2009 02:42 pm
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.
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June 30, 2009 03:05 pm
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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.
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June 30, 2009 03:01 pm
Letters and Comments for June 30, 2009
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June 29, 2009 03:34 pm
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.
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June 26, 2009 03:39 pm
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Letters and Comments for June 26, 2009
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June 25, 2009 03:58 pm
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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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