October 24, 2011 12:50 pm
Gun-free zones don’t protect students
To the editor:
At the Oct. 18 School Board meeting, I was dismayed by the attitude of the District’s legal advisor and a few others toward those who have gone through the extensive background check and training to legally carry a concealed firearm.
The majority of the School Board members understand that an armed maniac can be stopped by an armed citizen or teacher, and I applaud them for their common sense. They have decided to investigate the issue further instead of making an uninformed or ill-advised decision.
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October 21, 2011 09:05 am
The best place for the wolves
To the editor:
After a lot of deep pondering I believe I have come up with the perfect solution to the wolf problem. Let’s move all of the wolves, cougars and coyotes to the Willamette Valley, concentrating mainly on Portland and Euegene. There should be lots of pets there.
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October 17, 2011 09:06 am
GOP locks up the 2010 election
To the editor:
The GOP already has the 2012 presidential election in the bag and so, for them, the coming election squabble is over which of their candidates shall retire Mr. Obama and himself lead us deeper into aromatic pucky creek. This is only my opinion, not my desire, please understand.
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October 14, 2011 09:07 am
Wolf tactics don’t always work
To the editor:
I am writing in response to Suzanne Fouty’s recent letter, “A new approach to wolves,” which appeared in the Oct. 5 issue of the Baker City Herald.
Todd Nash, a cattle rancher from Wallowa County, practices excellent animal husbandry and has been very proactive in learning how to best operate within the existing guidelines as they pertain to cattle ranching among wolves. This includes attending Timmothy Kaminski’s 2010 discussion referenced by Fouty, on experimental practices used by cattle ranchers in Canada.
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October 12, 2011 11:39 am
‘Facts’ don’t fly To the editor: I of all people wish the article entitled “County officials explain about Columbia decision” was true that Columbia Basin Helicopters, Inc. had enough work that would justify making up to 14 flights per day, seven days per week. The real answer is one to two flights per month averaged over a year. Why was this information printed? I wish people would take the time to do their homework and get their facts straight. We support local farmers with aerial application and will store some of our helicopters in Baker over the winter when they typically have no contracts. David McCarty Baker City |
October 10, 2011 12:07 pm
Global warming not in real dispute To the editor: In a recent letter to the editor, Pete Sundin, who poo poos global warming theory, says he’s looking forward to a warmer climate such as Europe experienced in the Medieval Ages. He claims there are “thousands of scientists” who believe as he does. |
October 09, 2011 03:03 pm
Helicopter firm treated unfairly To the editor: There are some common reasons for injunctions, including stalking, domestic violence and harassment. Which of these has Columbia Basin Helicopters committed? This is outrageous. Columbia has made the Baker Valley its home from its inception in 1994. We are not talking about a fully fledged operating business that flies in and out every day like a traditional airport, but a business that employs from five to 20 Baker County residents depending upon the time of year. This year, the times that a helicopter has actually landed on the property is under a dozen. In the offseason, which is typically October through spring startup, the aircraft are parked in a shop and overhauled, again providing employment for these individuals all year long. |
October 05, 2011 09:24 am
What would Jesus do? Not war To the editor: I’ve heard about this road all my life but I never thought I’d actually see it being traveled by us, but it is and it’s happening right now. We’ve truly become “The Divided States of America,” eating away at our national psyche and many other sacred cows we’ve nursed into the spotlight. Ours is an undeniably dysfunctional government, caught in a stunning two-way inability to reason our way to solutions, given free reign by many to act in such a savage, stupid manner. |
September 30, 2011 09:33 am
Facts and guesses in climate science
To the editor:
The writer of a recent letter to the editor obviously missed the whole point of my letter on climate change.
Within written human history there have been times when the earth’s climate was significantly warmer than it is today. Those warmer climates were actually more beneficial to mankind that today’s climate is. The above two statements are factual; they have been established through meticulous research by respected historians and archaeologists.
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September 28, 2011 09:43 am
Helicopter biz a good neighbor
To the editor:
This letter is on behalf of Dave McCarty and Columbia Basin Helicopters regarding the county commissioners filing an injunction to prevent the operation of this business located off of Ben Dier Road.
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