City needs a pool now
“A community pool is on a list for future exploration.” I am quoting from the joint meeting article on Page 1 of your Wednesday, July 19 paper. Why down the road? We need a swimming pool now!
Our water park has been sold and with it went summer jobs our youth depend on. Also going was their recreational enjoyment.
There is so little our youth have to do around here and now there is even less. We are losing our youth. As soon as they are able, they leave our city. We need jobs and recreation for them now, not down the road!
Let”s get together and urge our city government to explore the possibility of a pool now.
Julia Hurst
Clearlake
We must understand the impact of poverty
The Konocti Unified School District is sponsoring a two-day workshop, Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 24. The topic is “A framework for understanding poverty.” Ruby K Payne, Ph.D., an expert on the mindsets of economic classes and on crossing socioeconomic lines at school, at work and in the community; will be the speaker.
In order for us to succeed and provide a better quality of life for our total community we first must understand all of the problems we are facing. Poverty is not just an urban problem; it is also a major problem in rural areas. High unemployment and lack of a good work ethic are characteristics that are related to poverty.
Use the link, www.konoctiusd.lake. k12.ca.us/rubypayne.asp, to “Test your knowledge of the hidden rule of class.” In order to comprehend the problems of poverty and its effect on our local economy you are invited to sign up to attend this workshop.
Chuck Doty, executive director
Lake County Business Outreach and Response Team
Ashamed to have been part of a disrespectful audience
This is an open letter to Greg Bennett and attendees of concerts at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa.
I am a devotee of good music. On Wednesday, July 19, Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa served up an excellent choice with Bruce Hornsby and his Noisemakers and an unexpected, extraordinary encore with Bonnie Raitt.
Bennett does bring us good music and now I”m requesting that he do whatever necessary for us to hear good music.
Some of the indoor listening crowd was loud and rude. I requested that the waitress ask some folks to remain quiet during Hornsby”s set and discourse with the audience. She was understandably busy. Finally, Hornsby walked off stage in the middle of a gentle, soulful presentation. He stated that he was too old to suck it up and wouldn”t compete with disrespect. I was truly ashamed to be part of that audience.
Please honor the musicians brought to us. Those attending, take it outside if you choose to talk. Konocti, follow through with an assertive security to escort those talking during a performance out the door.
Bruce Hornsby needs to hear an apology from Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa and those attending, albeit disrespectfully. He deserved so much better.
Nancy Perrin
Cobb
