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Good news!! - 2:16 p.m. 9/13/2007

I am excited and privileged to publicly share the newest developments about the swimming and recreational facility planned near Horseshoe Lake Park. Before doing so, and since this matter has been contested and delayed to the extent that the public probably no longer knows the status of the project, here is a short, historical recap: The Woodland Community Swimming Pool Committee (“WCSPC”) is a privately organized charitable group with the mission of enhancing the Woodland community through the building of a swimming and recreational facility via private donations. This group has been diligently working on this mission now for more than ten years, consulting various experts for the purposes of determining the optimal construction, location and operation of the facility. Unfortunately, the project has experienced delays due to a multitude of reasons, but primarily associated with ongoing opposition and litigation by a small faction of citizens who have contested the construction of any portion of the facility in Horseshoe Lake Park. A lawsuit was brought six years ago, alleging amongst a number of things, that the facility would compromise the park space and the City did not have authority to convey property for the purposes of the project. Fortunately, we endured and (the City) prevailed at every step through legal appeals all the way to the state supreme court. Despite this victory, the delay due to the litigation, as well as the resulting public perception, took significant wind out of our sails in completing the project. Momentum was regained recently, however, in the form of the YMCA committing to operation of the facility after they analyzed and confirmed that the project was properly positioned at the most viable location in Woodland to succeed as proposed by the WCSPC. Now we have more good news to report. The facility has been reconfigured so that it now fits completely within the private property immediately adjacent to Horseshoe Lake Park. In fact, no portion of Horseshoe Lake Park needs to be conveyed or dedicated for the facility under this new plan. This is significant for a number of reasons: 1) It will alleviate the alleged concerns of the opposition about using park space for the facility and finally purge anybody from politicizing this issue any longer; (2) The existing boat ramp and the impacts a facility in the park would have on it are now resolved. By placing the facility outside the park, this issue becomes moot; (3) The private property on which the facility will be located would be donated, thereby relieving further costs associated with the project; (4) Placing the facility within private property frees the construction process from several legislative entanglements that would otherwise possibly apply (e.g. Davis Beacon Act, Shoreline permitting, etc.). (5) Placing the facility on private property will also relieve the City of various issues regarding concerns of any liability of a facility being located in the park. This revised plan includes that the WCSPC will participate to improve the roads and parking within the park. All of our experts (architects, the YMCA, engineers) have confirmed that this new location is not only feasible, but presents the optimal arrangement in light of the circumstances and dynamics surrounding the history of the project. This good news will hopefully dispel any public perception or rumor that the WCSPC is not acting in the interests of the community. Every effort has been made to accommodate the concerns of the public, the culmination of which is this new (and final) location for the facility. That being said, there are still some hurdles to overcome before this dream can finally become a reality. Permits and processes need to be addressed and obtained regarding the new site. Additionally, donations still need to be procured to ensure optimal facilities and long term viability of the project. Obviously, our work is not done yet, but as the issues alleged by the opposition have now been fully relieved by this new location, wouldn’t it be great and galvanizing for this community if those that were at one time against the project now were joining in with the rest of us to financially and emotionally support this worthy cause? That would truly help to make this dream become a reality for our community. Benno A.P. Dobbe President of the WCSPC Benno Dobbe - Woodland, WA benno@habf.net http://www.lewisriver.com/tulipfestival

walmart - 8:24 a.m. 9/4/2007

I would shop at Walmart in woodland. As of now, there isn't any store that sells clothing in woodland. for me it would make a closer drive then Vancouver. tina haeger - lacenter washington tinazart@tds.net

Hover-In Northwest - 9:16 p.m. 8/17/2007

Hover-In Northwest is being held this weekend (August 17 - 19, 2007) at the Pekin Ferry Landing on the North Fork Lewis River. They want you to come out and get a free ride on a hovercraft. I did it and it is awesome. Take the La Center exit off I-5. Go west to Pekin Ferry Road. Turn right onto Pekin Ferry Road and go to the end of the road. The ride is awesome and all the folks are great. Noel Johnson - Woodland, WA Noel@lewisriver.com http://www.lewisriver.com/woodland

Message from Kei Zushi - 2:52 p.m. 8/9/2007

It is a privilege to serve the City of Woodland as Community Development Planner. I welcome this very exciting opportunity to work with the residents, business and property owners, and city officials in Woodland. My goal is to assist Woodland with coming up with feasible and innovative approaches to planning and creating a successful community. Noel Johnson - Woodland, WA Noel@lewisriver.com http://www.lewisriver.com

Wal-Mart - 8:42 a.m. 8/9/2007

A few things agaisnt Wal-Mart 1. If Wal-Mart opens a supercenter here, they are generally 24 hour stores. There would be so much light pollution from that we wouldn't be able to see the stars at night, which is one of the perks of living away from Vancouver and Longview. 2. Wal-Mart might provide more jobs, but they are notorious for under paying thier employees and giving no health benifits. Most people who work for them get stuck there because they work too many hours to find a new job, while also not making enough money to pay their bills. 3. Building Wal-Mart in the proposed location would completley ruin one of the most amazing landscapes in Woodland. I live in the Bottoms and i love the fact that i can look across all the farmland and up into the hills surrounding our town. I don't know how much it would hurt to have to stare at a giant Wal-Mart sign instead. 4. This is all in addition to increased crime, and ground water, surface water, and air pollution from increased traffic. 5. This would just be the beginning. Everyone seems to think adding in Wal-Mart and Taco Bell and these other chains is a good thing, but it will just set our wonderful small town up to become just another overpopulated suburb between Portland and Seattle. Mitch - Woodland, WA mitchtarbout@hotmail.com

RE: Trader Joe's In Woodland - 9:40 a.m. 8/5/2007

Thank Marilee McCall sooooo muchhhhhhhhhhh! I already requested location of Trader Joe's for Woodland and I done send them. BIG SMILE! Marilee's forum message: If you're interested in trying to help persuade Trader Joe's to come to a Woodland location, the link for LOCATION REQUESTS is listed below. Clicking on this link, filling out the information, and sending it to Trader Joe's logs the number of requests for stores in that location. Help send in some more requests for a Woodland Trader Joe's. Cut and paste the link into your e-mail and pass it along via e-mail to any other interested parties. This would be a great addition to our community, and there isn't another store between Mill Plain in Vancouver and Seattle. http://www.traderjoes.com/location_requests_form.aspx Marilee McCall - Woodland, WA council03@integrity.com Mike Morgan - Woodland,WA nicedeafguy81@yahoo.com

UPDATE ON TRAFFIC STUDY FOR SR503/Lewis River Road - 12:54 p.m. 8/3/2007

Information on the WSDOT/CWCOG Traffic Study for SR503: The first of three public involvement Open House information events is scheduled for Thursday, August 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Woodland High School "Commons" area. If you're interested in or impacted by SR503/Lewis River Road traffic, you should mark your calendar to attend. Information will be available, along with an opportunity to provide input. Further requests for information or presentations to community groups or neighborhood associations can be made through Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments (CWCOG), Jerry Sorrell, Assistant Project Manager, at 360-577-3041 or jsorrell@cwcog.org. Marilee McCall - Woodland, WA council03@integrity.com

Trader Joe's in Woodland? - 12:48 p.m. 8/3/2007

If you're interested in trying to help persuade Trader Joe's to come to a Woodland location, the link for LOCATION REQUESTS is listed below. Clicking on this link, filling out the information, and sending it to Trader Joe's logs the number of requests for stores in that location. Help send in some more requests for a Woodland Trader Joe's. Cut and paste the link into your e-mail and pass it along via e-mail to any other interested parties. This would be a great addition to our community, and there isn't another store between Mill Plain in Vancouver and Seattle. http://www.traderjoes.com/location_requests_form.aspx Marilee McCall - Woodland, WA council03@integrity.com

Another Food Store in Woodland,WA - 1:38 p.m. 7/25/2007

Why not Former Save-on Food Store become ORGANIC Food Store like Traders Joe or Wild Oats or Whole Foods in Woodland,WA???? Big Deals Store will become DOLLARS STORE soon!!! New Shopping Center is coming soon. Big Smile If Walmart drop plan to build then why not become Fred Meyers ???? Mike Morgan - Woodland, WA nicedeafguy81@yahoo.com

YES TO WAL MART - 11:50 a.m. 7/17/2007

MUST HAVE WALMART IN WOODLAND BECAUSE VANCOUVER OR LONGVIEW IS WAY TOO FAR FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED BUYING ITEMS ITS FAR AWAY FROM HERE LIKE 25 MINUTES TO 27 MINUTES OR 45 MINTUES. PLEASE VOTE WAL MART YES TO SET UP IN WOODLAND. I HOPES SOMEBODY THINKS TWICE AND SET IT UP AS THIS WOODLAND SHOULD SET UP TACO BELL TOO AND BECOMES NICE WOODLAND CITY INDEED ! Tiffany Householder - Woodland,WA X3SPEARSX@yahoo.com

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