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Thursday, October 9th, 2008
There’s No Home Depot in West Richland
Dear Tri-City Herald,
Two times in the past week or two, I’ve seen you mention that something happened, or is going to happen, at the Home Depot in West Richland. The most recent was about a safety event happening this Saturday:
As much as I wish that were true (think of the sales tax revenue we’d get!), [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in West Richland Life by Matt McGee
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
I’m With Councilmen Dobbin and Johnson
I’m one of the more patriotic people I know, but I have to say up front that Independence Day is one of my least favorite holidays. Not because of what it stands for — I love that, and we fly the U.S. flag proudly on that holiday and every national/patriotic holiday. No, I don’t like [...]
No Comments » - Posted in West Richland News by Matt McGee
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
West Richland Veteran’s Day Parade Coming Soon
The latest edition of West Richland “City Scene” (you know, that newsletter you get in your city utility bill) has details of the annual Veteran’s Day Parade in West Richland.
Date: November 8, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Where: Starts at Grosscup Road and ends at 38th Avenue.
After the parade, everyone’s invited to go to Flat Top Park for [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in West Richland Events by Matt McGee
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
Rainy Harvest Festival in West Richland
Despite the rain that was on and off all day today, the West Richland Harvest Festival went ahead as planned at Flat Top Park. Only problem was, seemed like most of West Richland assumed it was cancelled. That big open field at Flat Top is usually bursting with people at this event, but I swear [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in West Richland Events by Matt McGee
Friday, September 19th, 2008
West Richland Pushes for I-82 Interchange
If I were to make a list of 4-5 things that would really improve West Richland as a city, and particularly the city’s potential for growth, one of the things on that list would be easier access to I-82. Sure, we have the Dallas Rd. interchange, but that’s a 3-mile drive just from Smitty’s Conoco [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in West Richland News by Matt McGee
Thursday, September 18th, 2008
William Wiley Elementary School - 2008 Open House
Wiley had their annual open house tonight, and with two kids attending and Cari on the PTO board, the McGees were all over this event. This is one of those things that I never really look forward to, but always seem to have a good time when I’m there. It’s good to see neighbors, parents [...]