Letter to the Editor

WECRD director thanks public for input

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Dear editor:

I wanted to express my appreciation to all the community members who have attended our meetings in the past few weeks.

The ideas and suggestions you gave the Western Elmore County Recreation District (WECRD) were very insightful.

For further clarification as to the direction and timeline of the WECRD, here are some facts:

* 20 acres on 8th Street across from the football field is owned by the WECRD.

* The architect is designing Stage I of the Multi-Use recreational facility.

* Congressman Mike Simpson is working with HUD for the WECRD to receive 2008 federally appropriated funds earmarked only for facility construction.

* Operational budget is being completed by a professional firm.

The public is always welcome. The regular monthly meeting of the WECRD Board is on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the WECRD office, 140 N. 3rd East St.

Mollie Marsh

Director, WECRD Board