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People must stand for development
Sunday, June 14, 2009 | 1 comment(s)
The public opinion letter by John Briggs (Public Forum, May 19) was on target. Our commissioners need to finalize the process with Oregon Resources Corp.
The cartoon next to Mr. Briggs’ opinion was fitting. A young person is telling a friend, “I can’t play right now … I’ve got my future to think about.” The future of our community is on the line right now. It is the young generation’s future. You love the small town environment and you want to raise your children in this area. You need to have well-paying jobs to support your family.
I hope all of the young adults stand up to be counted when it comes to economic development in the area. I don’t hear the Coos County workers who were laid off pounding on the desk top of the commissioners demanding the process with ORC be expedited. We are experiencing layoffs and cutbacks in our schools — where is the voice of the teachers? I would expect the local labor leaders of the area would be proactive in this process.
What I hear is sniping by a small minority at the little inconveniences growth brings to a community.
I remember sawdust covered cars, clanging machinery and whistles; having to get out of the way of the ships’ wake while clamming and crabbing; the traffic congestion due to log/chip trucks. This represented how we, our parents and grandparents fed, clothed and housed our families.
I remember the big mills and a once vibrant fishing fleet. That part of our local history is gone. For 35 years the young adults of the community have known nothing but decline.
Over those 35 years opportunities have just gone away. I can say that any process that is made unduly cumbersome and lengthy will not engender a good faith willingness of investors to partner with a community
The next generation of parents must make your elected officials know how you feel. Let them know you want growth to make a home for your family — for future generations to make homes; to have healthy schools, adequate fire and police protection and sound capital improvements. Let them know you, too, want an opportunity to work and grow.
The cartoon next to Mr. Briggs’ opinion was fitting. A young person is telling a friend, “I can’t play right now … I’ve got my future to think about.” The future of our community is on the line right now. It is the young generation’s future. You love the small town environment and you want to raise your children in this area. You need to have well-paying jobs to support your family.
I hope all of the young adults stand up to be counted when it comes to economic development in the area. I don’t hear the Coos County workers who were laid off pounding on the desk top of the commissioners demanding the process with ORC be expedited. We are experiencing layoffs and cutbacks in our schools — where is the voice of the teachers? I would expect the local labor leaders of the area would be proactive in this process.
What I hear is sniping by a small minority at the little inconveniences growth brings to a community.
I remember sawdust covered cars, clanging machinery and whistles; having to get out of the way of the ships’ wake while clamming and crabbing; the traffic congestion due to log/chip trucks. This represented how we, our parents and grandparents fed, clothed and housed our families.
I remember the big mills and a once vibrant fishing fleet. That part of our local history is gone. For 35 years the young adults of the community have known nothing but decline.
Over those 35 years opportunities have just gone away. I can say that any process that is made unduly cumbersome and lengthy will not engender a good faith willingness of investors to partner with a community
The next generation of parents must make your elected officials know how you feel. Let them know you want growth to make a home for your family — for future generations to make homes; to have healthy schools, adequate fire and police protection and sound capital improvements. Let them know you, too, want an opportunity to work and grow.
Larry Reiber
Coos Bay
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