Letters to the Editor

Supporting Williams and Montoya

Hospital Commissioner is one of those very quiet, unsung elected positions that impact the quality of life in our community in significant ways. Both Bruce Williams and Gustavo Montoya have served us very well during a very trying time for rural health care. Through hard work, honesty, willingness to learn, and openness to hearing from all, they provide the kind of leadership that moves the hospital forward. Starting over with people brand new to the challenges with little to no pertinent life/work experience doesn’t make any sense - no matter how well-intentioned. The greater risk is that at this very important moment in nurturing the hospital, we lose the proven leadership and experience that Bruce and Gustavo bring and thus make the challenges even more daunting. Please support Bruce and Gustavo; they have earned it, and all of us who care about this precious resource will benefit.

John Agnew and Patty Hebert

Leavenworth

Supporting Williams and Montoya

We urge you to vote for two excellent Cascade Medical Hospital Commissioners, Gustavo Montoya and Bruce Williams.

We have known and worked with Gustavo Montoya on community programs since 2003, such as Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, Naturalization Ceremonies, and Team Naturaleza. He is an exceptional listener, connector, and problem solver.

Gustavo Montoya has a successful track record as a hospital commissioner, providing extensive technology, financial expertise, and data analytics as a business owner and community leader. Gustavo’s skills give him the ability to help guide the commission through challenges unique to rural hospitals. He prioritizes outreach to our community, including the Latino community.

Bruce Williams’ leadership is well-known: Bruce helped launch the Patient and Family Engagement Council as part of Cascade Medical’s Strategic Plan and Community Health Needs Assessment. He has advocated with legislators for rural hospital access and fiscal sustainability, ensuring a strong financial future.

Both Gustavo and Bruce exhibit personal qualities of integrity, kindness, and a strong work ethic, listening to employees and to our community.  Please vote for them.

Barbara Rossing and Lauren Johnson, Leavenworth

Heather Murphy and Patrick Murphy, Leavenworth

Mara Bohman and Brian Bohman, Leavenworth

Bill Jenkins, Leavenworth

Alex Schmidt and Stacey Barnhill, Leavenworth

Dr. Gregory Steeber and Mary Steeber, Leavenworth

Dr. Karl Kranz and Dawn Kranz, Leavenworth

Supporting Brinkman for Mayor

My name is Lenin Guzman, and I am the Assistant Student Recreation Center Manager and Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Wenatchee Valley College. While I am thriving now, it wasn’t always this way. As a young college student, I came to meet not just a person or professor but a guide and teacher of life. Professor Richard Brinkman put his heart and soul into cementing foundations that lead to student success. He always went the extra mile to help others by understanding what people go through in their everyday lives. At certain points in college, I felt lost, out of place, and unguided, and I began to question my path. In those difficult moments, I began to remember those who helped me along the way, and it didn’t take long for Professor Brinkman to come to mind. Everyone who has taken a class with him knows his famous saying, “It doesn’t have to be this way.” This became a source of light and hope for me during difficult times, and I am beyond grateful for the values he has instilled in me. Leavenworth needs his qualities, leadership, and experiences, and I firmly believe there is no better candidate than Richard Brinkman. Not just to bring hope and change to our youth but to provide it to an entire community. Please join me in fully supporting Richard Brinkman for Leavenworth Mayor!

Lenin Guzman

Wenatchee

Supporting Williams and Montoya

In the Upper Valley, we are fortunate to have Cascade Medical Center serving our community. Over the last couple of years, I have used CMC for many of my medical needs, such as physical therapy and the emergency department on more than one occasion.  I have been impressed by the quality of medical care and the state-of-the-art equipment. CMC is what it is today partly because of the excellent guidance, leadership, and experience of Commissioners Bruce Williams and Gustavo Montoya. I urge you to vote for both.

Buford Howell

Leavenworth