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Mar 27, 09 to Apr 23, 09
May 4, 09 to May 20, 09
May 26, 09 to Jun 18, 09
After Sep 9, 09
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"I look forward to spending another summer at Sun Lakes with family and friends.
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--Terry Canas Kinzner
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An open letter to Sun Lakes Resort patrons, area residents, our elected officials, and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
In the face of state budget cuts, rumors are flying about the possibility of Sun Lakes/Dry Falls State Park being mothballed at the end of the 2009 season. If "mothballed," the state park facilities would be closed until the economy and state budget return to normal and the park could reopen.
As owners of Sun Lakes Resort, Jeanie and I have an immediate and personal interest in what happens to the state park. Although the resort is located within the state park, rest assured WE WILL REMAIN OPEN! Sun Lakes has a lease on the Resort property which runs through 2043. Our guests will continue to enjoy affordable, fun-filled, family vacations at Sun Lakes as they have for many years.
That being said, what happens to the state park does affect our business. Families who stay in the state park or come for day use are our customers too. We welcome them to our golf course, mini-golf, snack bar, boat rentals and shops. If the state park closes, loss of this revenue will slow our growth, reduce our vendor purchases, and force employee layoffs.
But we are not alone in coping with the effect if "mothballs" visit the state park. Businesses and families in the surrounding cities and small towns will be impacted by the loss of tourists' and vacationers' dollars, and by our own cutbacks. We can weather this storm; others may not. The park rangers and their families will be sorely impacted. Some people will lose their jobs and be forced to leave the area.
No final decisions have been made about mothballing Sun Lakes/Dry Falls State Park. However, the Parks commissioners have some tough choices to make over the coming weeks. This is the time to let your voice be heard. You can help keep the state park open. Please use the contacts below to express your support for Sun Lakes/Dry Falls State Park. Ask them to adopt of a budget focused on keeping parks open for public use and enjoyment.
Thank you and we hope to see you this summer!
Jim Ping
President
Sun Lakes Park Resort, Inc.
Contacts
If you choose to contact anyone below, we'd love for you to let us know you have by emailing us at contact.us@sunlakesparkresort.com
Send an email to State Parks & Recreation Commission, Grant County Commissioners, and us! (pao@parks.wa.gov; commissioners@co.grant.wa.us; contact.us@sunlakesparkresort.com)
Contact your Washington State Representatives by phone or email. Find them here: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/default.aspx
Contact the Governor's office at 360-902-4111 or via email here: http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/default.asp
Contact our Washington State Representatives from the 12th District and 13th District.
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