On behalf of all the members of West Side Presbyterian Church, I would like to thank you for your excellent coverage of our renovation and Open House on Sunday, Oct. 7. Thanks in part to your article, the community felt welcome and the open house was a huge success. Several hundred people enjoyed refreshments, tours, and a Ministry Fair featuring dozens of programs and ministries which we offer to individuals and families here in the heart of West Seattle.

I did want to add a special thank you to Tryg Winquist Construction Co. here in West Seattle for their outstanding work to complete what proved to be a rather complicated renovation. Not only is the final product beautiful and of high quality, but they were a delight to work with at every point in the construction process.

Paul R. Smith

senior pastor