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• Viewpoint: Morro Bay hilltop deserves to be saved

  Viewpoint: Morro Bay hilltop deserves to be saved

  It has come to my attention and to my great concern that there are controversial plans to build a private residence on the historic Eagle Rock in Morro Bay.

  After decades of losing so many of Morro Bay’s natural emblems to the ravages of loosely supervised development, Eagle Rock exceptionally remains one of the few most naturally beautiful sites still recognizable in the city of Morro Bay. This profoundly striking rocky prominence remains, as it has for centuries, one of the most distinctive images of Morro Bay today, proven by the archaeological traces of the Chumash culture and its consistent presence in the many historic images of the city. Eagle Rock, with its crown of eucalyptus trees, can be commonly found centering both the patina-tinted, historic black and white photographs of long ago as well as the many oil and pastel artist renderings of past and present.

  Clearly, local residents and tourists alike attach, and have always attached, Eagle Rock to the identity of the city and its heritage.

• Construction starts on new Morro Bay fire station offices, living quarters

  Construction starts on new Morro Bay fire station offices, living quarters

  Construction has started on the new fire station administrative offices and living quarters at 715 Harbor St. in Morro Bay.

  The old structures were badly damaged in the 2003 San Simeon Earthquake.

  Much of the funding for the $3 million project is being provided by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, including $1,602,900 from a FEMA Fire Station Construction Grant and $1,800,000 from ARRAfunded USDA loans provided through the Rural Development Program.

• Morro Bay to discuss its plan to improve walking, cycling

  Morro Bay to discuss its plan to improve walking, cycling

  Morro Bay officials will hold a public meeting Tuesday to discuss the city’s bicycle and pedestrian plan, a document that makes the city eligible for federal recreation grants.

  The meeting will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Morro Bay. A draft of the plan will be available from the city’s website by Friday, said Barry Rands, associate engineer with the city.

  The plan will outline how the city plans to improve walking and cycling opportunities. Anyone who enjoys walking and biking in Morro Bay should participate, Rands said.

• Veterans’ champion: Co-founder of AmpSurf widening his impact

  Veterans’ champion: Co-founder of AmpSurf widening his impact

  Dana Cummings — co-founder of AmpSurf and an amputee himself — has a new job as county Veterans Services officer, which will allow him to further widen his impact.

• Letters to the Editor 9/26

  Letters to the Editor 9/26

  Stop water rate hike

  Is anyone aware that the Nipomo Community Services District plans to raise water rates and there is something you, as an NCSD customer, can do to stop this rate increase? The proposed higher water rates must pass a Proposition 218 protest hearing set for 9 a.m. Oct. 12 to become effective.

  NCSD sent a seven-page (blue) mailer of information to its customers during the past month explaining the water rate hikes and outlining the protest process.