Letters to the Editor for May 7, 2009

Rancher says thanks for support

On behalf of my family and myself I would like to take a moment and thank the people of Baker County for the prayers, phone calls, and support during the recent events in Keating Valley. When we decided to move here a few years ago one of the reasons we chose this area was because we felt a genuine warmth and friendship when we visited the area.

Now with the wolf attacks on our ranch and the Jacobs ranch, we have again had the opportunity to experience this. For fear of missing someone I am not going to try and name you all. But some that I must mention include the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association, Baker County Livestock Association, Oregon Farm Bureau, and Baker County Farm Bureau, all of whom contributed time, money and effort in assisting us and providing support for Curt’s and my trip to Salem. Also included in this is ODFW. The wolf crew has worked night and day to try and help us and the Jacobses get through this.

The phone calls, e-mails, words of encouragement, and friendly handshakes are more appreciated than can ever be voiced in a newspaper thank-you. To our friends and neighbors, words will never be enough. To those of you throughout the county that we have yet to meet, again words just don’t seem to be enough. But all of you can be assured that if and when the need arises, we will make every effort to return the kindness and support you have shown.

Again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.        

Tik Moore and family

Keating

An emotionally moving story

To the editor:

Lisa Britton’s “Tale of Two Tiny Twins” account/images is the most emotionally moving story that I’ve seen in many years.  The Henrys’ photos are truly exceptional.

It’s good enough to merit national interest/distribution. I wish I knew how to facilitate this exposure. Maybe some other readers or the paper can accomplish this (with the Henrys’ permission).

Great job, Lisa.        

Woody Hauter

Baker City