May 23, 2013

USFS needn’t be so aggressive when closing roads

Dear Editor:

As a 70-year-old resident of Wisconsin, I have enjoyed hunting in the pristine Gunnison National Forest the last six years. On Sept. 10 this year, while walking the Powderhouse Gulch Road, I was met by a Forest Service worker on an ATV.

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Thanks, Lady Eagles, for a great season

Dear Editor:

Congratulations to the Paonia High volleyball team for attaining a spot in the state tournament. I have had the privilege to watch most of the team's home games and have been very impressed with the skill and dedication demonstrated.

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Wanna create jobs? Buy American

Dear Editor:

Election time is here, and blame has been rising like mist off the pond on a cold morning. This country seems like it is splitting in two, or three or more pieces.

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Thief should own up

Dear Editor:

I'd like to take a moment to express my concern regarding the theft of personal items at the Delta Middle School. I had just purchased a pair of expensive DC athletic shoes, which my grandson wore one day and then they were stolen.

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Koch’s ‘museum’ should be open to all

Dear Editor:

I'm writing in response to the letter to the editor by Marc Kanter (DCI 9/12/12) regarding William Koch's trophy town.

Mr. Kanter is probably employed by William Koch, otherwise who would go through the trouble of writing such a long response.

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Something smells in Benghazi

Dear Editor:

Every American should be outraged about Benghazi. We may never know the whole truth but there are enough facts to know that in very high places in our government there are people who are lying and corrupt, and are trying to cover up something that "smells" really bad!

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Schwartz endorses Millie Hamner

Dear Editor:

I am writing to express my strong support for Rep. Millie Hamner for House District 61 in the Nov. 6 election, because I need a strong partner to best represent the citizens of Pitkin, Gunnison, Delta and Lake counties at the State Capitol. There are a limited number of rural seats in the Colorado legislature, and it is important to have hard working, collaborative partners to rely upon.

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Curry has invaluable experience with water issues

Dear Editor:

We would like to voice our support for Kathleen Curry, independent candidate for State House District 61. Our support is not partisan.

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Kathleen Curry has a proven record

Dear Editor:

I write in support of Kathleen Curry's independent candidacy for State Representative in House District 61. Kathleen is a veteran legislator with a proven record of accomplishment.

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Debra Irvine is the best candidate for HD 61

Dear Editor:

I write this letter in earnest support of Debra Irvine for Colorado House District 61.

As a small business owner and well-informed American, the number one issue driving all others this election is clearly the economy and jobs.

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Connect and elect

Dear Editor:

On Election Day, every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast a vote for the future. This is the day that we as Americans individually vote and collectively determine the future of our nation.

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There’s no magic elixir to cure our ailments

Dear Editor:

We Americans like to think of ourselves as special, that we are smarter, braver, kinder and more deserving than people in other countries. To prove this we act like children.

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Regulators act with unconstitutional powers

Dear Editor:

If an action is really a crime and punishable under law, the matter should be decided by a local jury trial under the criminal code. This gives a jury the opportunity to nullify bureaucratic overreach or an absurd regulation.

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You can find statistics to support any position

Dear Editor:

One of the interesting, sometimes amusing and occasionally frustrating features of campaign season is how figures and statistics are thrown about with abandon to support this or that position. I think a lot can be learned by examining historical records, but a lot can be obscured as well.

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