Reader weighs in on Sonico move

I have worked at Sonico for over 20 years. I don't know what happened to Bldg 408 (hangar) that would make it unsafe. The POML had Bldg 408 inspected in 1998 and found some kind of defect or damage, which wasn't from anything we did. The POML now has a concern for public safety and wants Sonico out of the hangar. I work in Bldg 408 and do not consider it unsafe. I have never been afraid of it falling down. It is my understanding that the building was built to withstand hurricane force winds. It has passed that test of time. We have been searching for a location within a 20 mile range for months. The Perdues have had dreams and goals for Sonico. They have dreamed of building their own building. I also that in the last 20+ years when the economy plummeted twice (during 9/11 incident and when the stock market crashed) the Perdues have gone above and beyond to keep their employees working. They have consistently employed 40+ people and supported the community. Sonico has been in the hangar for 33 years. The building we need is substantial. In case you haven't heard, we are looking for a 35,000 square foot facility. Since we will have to move out of Bldg 408 (hangar) we will also have to move out of Bldg 429, which is home for most of the administrative personnel. To move the equipment, parts, and everything else will take a substantial amount of time. We have over 65,000 line items of parts. This is not a task someone wants to do multiple times. I would appreciate it if the Port of Moses Lake Commissioners would allow Sonico enough time to locate or construct a suitable building to move to.

James Carvo

Moses Lake