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| Written by PI Web | |
| Friday, 04 April 2008 | |
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West Park is an opportunity EDITOR, Developing economic opportunities are the responsibility of private enterprise, but they must, out of necessity, involve our elected leaders. Whether it’s attracting quality employers or providing a healthy community, the goal should be to realize an opportunity when presented. West Park is such an opportunity. If you haven’t heard of it by now, West Park is the 4,800-acre industrial development project planned on and around Crows Landing’s abandoned naval airfield. Key to the project is a short-haul rail hub that would connect to the Port of Oakland. Adjacent would be an industrial park. Such an inland port and business facility would help the entire county establish a new economic center. The West Park proposal is a positive and innovative step in addressing the county’s economic future. Estimates suggest that the project could create 37,000 new jobs — jobs that will grow our local economies and help those now struggling. With an expected county population of 1 million by 2040, West Park represents a vital component in providing jobs. Opponents have concerns, not the least of which is cost, but every successful businessperson knows that the project must prove it can pay for itself. Working together is the key to making this opportunity a success. Don’t let it pass us by. Adriana Perez, Patterson Remember the positive EDITOR, It saddens me to think that the unhappiness and pessimistic attitudes of a few individuals can affect the majority of the people and the recent Amgen Tour of California, and that the Patterson Irrigator chose to once again dwell on negativism. Bicycling is a positive sport, both environmentally as well as health-wise. Patterson and its residents should be proud that they were a chosen route and should have embraced and capitalized on the bicycle tour. As far as I know, Del Puerto Canyon Road is a public road with rights of way along the paved road and is travelable by all, paid for by our tax dollars. I don’t believe canyon dwellers have ownership of the road. As far as defecating on private property, that is unfortunate. I hope those individuals who have issues with this can also control wild animals that choose to use their property for similar purposes. I viewed and heard only positive comments the day I observed the tour at the Santa Clara County line and hope that Amgen will consider Patterson as a bike route in the future. People should approach opportunities positively and try to open their minds. Let’s try to help Patterson be involved in future cultural opportunities such as this and try to open our minds to change and growth. I hope that these unhappy individuals (truthfully, there were only two to three the day of the tour who were cruising up and down the upper canyon route, complaining and trying to stir up trouble) don’t try to take matters into their own hands and try to control canyon roads in the future, endangering bikers and cars that may choose these routes for travel. I am a biker myself and know that the upper canyon route is very steep and difficult, and I can’t imagine that bike traffic will increase considerably as a result of the tour, as the climb is so steep. I spoke with many spectators, including many who reside in the canyon, who were positive and had no issues with the bike tour. The spectators were well-mannered and observed the rules. Police were present, assuring that the crowds followed all rules — the police did an excellent job. Next time you choose again to print a full-page article in the Patterson paper, try to get a few other opinions than those of the same unhappy individuals over and over again. I am tired of the ongoing negative publications, and tired of the narrow-minded, pessimistic points of view. Jill Gnesa, Patterson PATTERSON'S PAST 25 years ago — April 7, 1983 Alicia Castillo is the first contestant in this year’s Miss Apricot Contest. Local enthusiasm is already mounting as planning moves along for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Patterson’s founding. That celebration will be next year. Carolyn English has been elected president of Xi Theta Lambda sorority. Vicki La Torre will serve as her vice president. Congressman Tony Coelho is pitching in to help the city of Patterson solve its flooding problems. He is exploring federal funding possibilities for plans that include a retention dam in the hills, the improvement of water flow in Salado Creek and a canal from Highway 33 to the San Joaquin River. 50 years ago — April 3, 1958 The heaviest flooding in Patterson’s history was recorded Wednesday night when water from the Diablo Range rushed into the community at about midnight. It flooded streets, homes, alleys, yards and businesses. Highway 33 was completely under water from El Circulo north to the Salado Creek bridge. About 45 sailors from the Crows Landing Navy Base, 35 volunteer firemen, 20 police reserves and an estimated 50 community volunteers worked all night to save property. United Parcel Service and Loomis Armored Car Service have begun operations in the Patterson area. David Tyler has earned his Eagle rank in the Boy Scouts. 75 years ago — April 7, 1933 Local rancher S.J. Osnes suffered a fractured shoulder and two broken ribs when thrown to the ground by a runaway team as it was raking hay. Several local churches will combine for a special sunrise service this Easter Sunday on Oak Flat Road at the entrance to the canyon. The service has become an institution here. This is the weekend picnicking time in our hills to the west. Del Puerto and Salado canyons have been popular, with the Lutheran Sunday school drawing 125 people for an outing last Sunday. Mary Azevedo, daughter of the M.S. Azevedo family, will reign over the annual Pentecost celebration in June. She was selected by a committee, the customary voting contest being abandoned. Leo Verschelden, who comes to Patterson from Turlock, is the new manager of the downtown Plaza Service Station. Patterson Irrigator archives.
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