Letter: What I like about St. Helens

Sometimes it is worth while taking a moment to count our blessings and realize how fortunate we are.

We are not perfect, but here are somethings that I like about living in St. Helens. We are a small city and we are still able to maintain rural atmosphere. We are a safe place to live. We have very little in the way of violent crime. We have a well trained and professional police department, that is willing to serve the public on an “around the clock” basis.. We have parks where anyone can play Pickleball, Tennis or Basketball, and trails for people to walk. We have a City Council that thinks it more important to improve our city than it is to personally enrich themselves. We have a Public Works Department that really works for the public. The people in our community are willing to improve and support our school system. Our Schools are turning out educated and responsible people. Young citizens who make us all proud. We have clean air, good water and a place where our children can grow up healthy.

I am sure that there are many things that others could add Including ways to improve. We are not perfect, but it is right to be thankful for what we have.

Bill Eagle

St. Helens