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Letters – 7/21
Speak now on data center diesel issue
When I first began my career in education, I worked as a para-professional. One day in history class, a confident young woman, Erin Wolf, was leading a discussion in favor of women for president. The teacher turned to me and asked my opinion.
Bad day to ask. I had been up until 3 in the morning with a sick baby. I believe women can do anything, but at that moment I was exhausted and worried about my child. Would I have been able to concentrate on worldly matters and effectively make decisions? I have often thought about that question over the years, and wondered how different our world might be if women were in charge? Would a woman find war an option as often, knowing she was sending someone’s children off to die? Something about being a mother changes your perspective about the world. Makes a person want to protect and defend until their dying breath.
This question came to mind again after attending the Department of Ecology meeting regarding a permit for diesel generators, which emit harmful particulates. The discussion, comments and questions in the room differed in the room depending on the gender of the person talking.
The women in attendance seemed more concerned over the safety and health of our community than their male counterparts. Health, not monetary gains, was the female focus of concern. We are not a large community and our industrial areas are not far removed from neighborhoods and schools. Where do you stand on the issue of this health hazard in our town? What is your perspective?
One man commented on the lack of attendance at the meeting as a demonstration of the lack of concern Quincy has toward this issue. Obviously, he has never planned a wedding or he would have known attendance at functions during the summer months drops off considerably.
There is another DOE meeting planned for Aug. 3 giving people the chance to voice their thoughts on the permit for another 44 diesel generators entering Quincy. Please attend this meeting, whatever your perspective on the matter, so your opinion can be heard. What is your vision for Quincy? What do you want for future generations? As they say, speak now, or forever hold your peace.
— Debbie Koehnen, mother of fifth-generation of Quincy residents
Grateful for help given to family in time of need
This past week our family experienced an emergency that resulted in the loss of our mother, Margaret Tiffany, who lived with me.
I was on vacation, and my sister, Evelyn Williams, who lives in Wenatchee and her 9-year-old granddaughter were staying at my house with my mother.
When my sister needed emergency help for our Mom, the quick, caring, compassionate concern and response of a neighbor, Officer Baughman, the Quincy Police Deptartment, and the Quincy Ambulance crew, and local EMTs gave my sister peace of mind and comfort at a difficult time.
This response from others makes me so proud to be a part of a community that gives the “personal family touch” when responding and helping others. Thank you for being there for our mom and our family.
— Kathie Brown and The Brown Family, The Williams Family and The Salgado Family
