Although “Me, Myself & I” are still on sabbatical, Eagle-Eyes and Hammerhead thought that their readers in Petaluma might enjoy the following items found in the newspaper of another historic “river town” -. the Tri-Cities in the State of Washington.
Lewis & Clark passed by with their “Corps of Discovery” in the early 1800s on their journey to and from the Pacific Ocean. The spirit of early Indian tribes that inhabited the region is represented by the scenic Sacajawea State Park.
The Tri-Cities area has much in common with Petaluma, including an interesting historical past, a river (three, in fact), numerous parks and sport fields, city council issues, and a sense of community. For example, the following items were spotted by “Eagle-Eyes” in the local newspaper:
Hammerhead thought the following quote from a blog really “hit the nail on the head” – All I ask in voting for our representatives in the future is to take a moment to review what the incumbent’s voting record is, and ask yourself if he or she is truly looking out for your best interests – or are they looking out for their own best interests?
A newspaper editorial titled “Community won’t give up searching for Sofia” relates to a missing child (four years ago when she was 5 years of age), and the renewed efforts by the Tri-Cities – a caring community that is keeping the hope alive that she will be found and reunited with her family.
The five eastern Fire District jurisdictions have been working collaboratively for more than two years in an effort to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and economic operation of administrative services and ambulance billings; however, as one official stated, “There are lots of hurdles to overcome – Politically, it is not the right time.”
The Richland City Council builds the infrastructure well ahead of any commercial or residential developments. The southern approach to the city already has an approved land use plan that will impress visitors and residents, alike, and also provide necessary public services.
“Students can rest easier today,” read last Monday’s headline. Among the more than 400 new state laws that went into effect was one that pushed back the math and science graduation requirement for high school seniors until 2013. “In the meantime, another law directs education leaders to examine learning standards for math and science.”
Last, but not least is the need for additional hospital care services. Some residents want to “de-annex” from the current hospital district and build another facility in a newly created district.
Sounds like another “nice” community doing its best to become a better place in which to live, work, play and learn -just like another river town we all know about – right?