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serenity9701 (Anonymous) says…

“Airborne inorganic mercury”…. I wonder how they measure that.

serenity9701 (Anonymous) says…

I see that last sentence now…at the very squeeky end of the other story…the fire department NOT seeking funds. So you CAN participate in a meeting without having an ulterior motive? Sorry, I'm just used to seeing dollar signs right behind the words Craig Fire/Rescue.
Yes, they do a great job. No, I don't feel they needed that monstrous new truck with outriggers that is STILL having to be re-engineered.

serenity9701 (Anonymous) says…

It does seem that, in this case, the Daily Press is pandering to the “majority of the county's population” (or, more likely, the paper's advertising customers) than presenting this historical news…which has huge global impact…in an objective and impartial manner. Good or bad, news is news; whether the publisher or editor like the outcome.
Let's go ahead and prove to the world that Craig is the last outpost for the narrow-minded.

serenity9701 (Anonymous) says…

NOW what does the Fire Department need? I see they're listed in both stories, but nothing is mentioned as to how much or what for. Somehow that department seems like a black hole…grown boys wanting big, oversized toys and using our money to pay for them.

serenity9701 (Anonymous) says…

“Magical”

serenity9701 (Anonymous) says…

We were at the “unofficial” BMX park Monday evening and the “kickboard” (for lack of better knowledge) was wonderfully painted in tribute to Chris Wilson. Our spirits are with the family and friends who are suffering.
We have 2 kids under the age of 12 and we are just heartbroken over the tragedy at the Sandrock. While I'm very grateful that we don't live at the base of the Sandrock because of the past incidents, I'd be very sorry if access to it were closed.
Same with the BMX park. (or Sherwood Forest, I believe it's called.) I don't know how the surrounding homeowners feel about the BMX park, but we always approach it on bike with a mix of apprehension and excitement. All four of us enjoy riding the trails and watching the talented kids do their tricks, but we also know it's an unsupervised teen hang out.
We hike the Sandrock as well, and it's history will be a touchy subject again when we're up there with the kids…. You know these things happen no matter what precautions the city might put in place (to keep people out), and no matter how much you talk to your kids about safety or alcohol and drugs. But somehow I really feel that if it ever were to happen that these places were longer accessible to the small percent of the community who use them, we'd all be cheated.
Then again, ask me about that when my own kids are old enough to go out the door by themselves….