Does the dam really have to go?
To the Editor:
The intriguing title to Dawn Stover’s letter, “What’s next for Condit Dam,” prompts a reply. It sounds like it was a win-win situation on Trout ( Lake ) Creek, and they had a reputable contractor, too. I had responsibility for a part of construction inspection on some concealed jetties on the White Salmon River years ago and became aware of the fine work of James Dean Construction.
Fishing opportunities should soon really improve on Trout Creek. But unfortunately, the removal of Condit Dam and destruction of Northwestern Lake seems to have become a “poster child” for the environmental community. What a shame to remove a fine green-power hydroelectric facility when the alternative of an economical fish ladder using large diameter P.V.C pipe could be installed. This design has already been completed by University of Washington personnel and would cost about 10 percent of the estimated $20 million for dam removal. Has the existence of this efficient cost effective design purposely been kept under wraps to augment a politically correct dam removal agenda?
Thomas C. Tasto
Goldendale
School calendars are useful
To the Editor:
I have not had children in school for quite awhile. However, I love getting a school calendar every year. It keeps me up on school activities (games, homecoming, etc.) As a community we need to continue to support each other and this includes our school events. Also, planning events, personal and/or business, we can try and make sure they do not occur on the same day or night that school events are taking place. Thank you, and please keep up the good work of keeping us informed of what is going on in our school.
If you do not want the calendars, perhaps you could leave them on the desk at the post office, if they would agree. Someone would probably love to have one.
Carla Sampson
Goldendale
Java Talk a good community service
To the Editor:
What an amazingly educational free one hour session at Sodbusters Restaurant every Friday morning. So much information, so many ideas, individual thoughts, community hopes and dreams, and news are presented. The newspaper has began a unique method of trying to fulfill the needs of our community, and from the increasing number of participants who are beginning to show up each week, it appears that it is on the right track. You need not participate, just go, sit, listen and learn. Hear serious problems and possible solutions. Laugh along with the rest of the group, and remember if something is said that touches a nerve, just add your voice and people will listen; that is what Java Talk is all about. The coffee is free and the conversation stimulating. Also, you can order breakfast to eat while listening if you wish. How good can life get?
Rita Liska
Goldendale
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