Well, happy snow, happy holidays, Merry Christmas, happy shoveling, happy frozen pipes, but despite the cold, this snow is gloriously beautiful, isn't it? I am writing on Dec. 21, winter solstice. Sunrise today 7:46 a.m. and sunset 4:24 p.m. There were a few minutes of sunshine and I was struck, as always this time of year, by the low arc of the sun in the south. By June I'll have afternoon sun on my asparagus patch on the north side of the house.
The Community Council forwarded three proposals to the Economic Development Authority Board for consideration for funding in 2009. This year the EDA Board requested community councils to prioritize proposals, but also to send all proposals, which is a new procedure. Three proposals were made in Trout Lake. The Community Council selected a Fire District proposal for a replacement Jaws of Life ($24,417.94) as priority one. Priority two was a Trout Lake School proposal to replace the lights in the gym with higher efficiency, less noisy lights at a cost of $3235. The third priority was for sanding and refinishing of the school gym floor at a cost of $17,000. The EDA Board meeting will be held in Goldendale on Jan. 8.
The Community Council chose officers at the December meeting. They are Ken Belieu, chair; Frank Childs vice-chair; and Jeff Baker, secretary-treasurer.
The council meeting for Jan. 7 is cancelled in favor of two Comprehensive Plan Update Committee meetings scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, and Wednesday, Jan. 14, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the school. The committee will be making a final review of goals, objectives, policies, and maps.
As Maxine has noted in previous columns, we are in need of another newswriter. We each write once a month. It's fun to do and you won't get any bad reviews. Current newswriters will provide an orientation and tips. Call any of us for more information. Pat Arnold, newswriter
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