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Opinion Letters Letters to the Editor Sept. 1, 2010
Letters to the Editor Sept. 1, 2010
Hurdygurdy Cr. not last example of surrounded private landRegarding the Hurdygurdy Creek article (“Watershed plan spurs heated debate,” Aug. 25), I noticed that not all of the facts were presented. The Smith River Alliance keeps beating the drum about the watershed being one of the last examples of private ownership surrounded by public land, often referred to as “in-holdings,” within the Smith River National Recreation Area. There are other private in-holdings within this area, such as Big Flat. The concept of in-holdings is not isolated to this specific area in this national forest. It is a concept as old as the national forest system itself. Look at a map of the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, Modoc or any other National Forest and you will see in-holdings. On some national forests they resemble a checkerboard of private and public owned land. Within these mixed ownership areas there does not appear to be a call to “protect the watershed.” Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry Hemmingsen did the right thing in bringing the issue before the board. The quotes in the article from Supervisor Martha McClure indicate that she, or possible the entire board, is misinformed about the land itself. McClure states that “Hurdygurdy Creek is sparse and not a location for prime timberland.” This statement could not be further from the truth. The property involved is high quality timberland. The only thing the land is lacking is some TLC. The Board of Supervisors is on the right tract in attempting to protect the county’s interest. Seeing how property in the county is being taken by the state and federal governments, my desire is that they go all the way and acquire the entire tract of land. This county forest would be for the people of Del Norte County, not only for today’s population, but for all future generations to use and enjoy. Jim Erler Crescent City Recalls different building used on night of tsunami broadcastRegarding the Aug. 27 article, “Historic downtown KPOD building is auctioned off/Was broadcast site on night of tsunami,” I hate to tell you this, but the building pictured in your newspaper (825 Mason Mall) was bought by Bill Stamps Sr. in 1978. I know because I worked for KPOD from 1976-78. I remember when we moved into that building. KPOD moved from (to use Bill’s words) “high atop the barber shop” on I Street, where he broadcast during the tsunami. The building we moved from used to be the corner of 2nd and I before the parking lot was put in. Just wanted to set the record straight. Dee Mattz Crescent City President should appoint Warren to consumer watchdog postAll politics are local, here, that is. So are the senators this day, reading their local newspapers. Consumers are also local, living all over, and they need this new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, whose idea sprang from the head of Elizabeth Warren. Since then she has strongly advocated for it in Washington. She has thought through policies and the means to implement them. As the agency’s head, she can begin immediately to rescue the middle class. No on-the-job training needed. Her background is a definition of job qualifications. As head of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Troubled Asset Relief Program, she has demonstrated her support for taxpayers, studying every deal and fighting for their interests in Washington, a member of government working for flesh and blood people, the real bulk of a nation. (What a concept!) We need powerful senators to fight for consumer rights, for the real people who elect them. We need them to support Warren and let the president know that protection of consumers should never be postponed. Mary T. Mills Crescent City Walgreens mgr.: CDC advises flu shots for all ages ASAPRegarding the Aug. 25 article, “Health official: Wait for flu shots,” the foremost authority and source of information for flu shots is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The following may be found on the CDC website, under the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Dosage & Administration tab: “CDC recommends that seasonal influenza vaccine be administered to all age groups as soon as it becomes available.” The authors of a recent review on antibody declines among the elderly after vaccination reported that, “In conclusion, we found no compelling evidence for more rapid decline of the influenza vaccine-induced antibody response in the elderly, compared with young adults, or evidence that seroprotection is lost at four months if it has been initially achieved after immunization.” In the last couple of years the number of flu shots administered in the U.S. has risen dramatically. Getting a flu shot earlier can help people avoid long lines later in the fall. Jon Parmentier Crescent City Editor’s note: Jon Parmentier is manager of the Crescent City Walgreens store. Triathlon committee thanks community for its supportThe Crescent City Triathlon Committee would like to thank the community for its incredible support of the 26th annual triathlon held on Sunday, Aug. 22. It was a gorgeous day, show-casing our community, as the race course includes Pebble Beach Drive and even heads out on the B Street Pier. Some 125 people registered, including local, out-of-state and Southern California residents. Proceeds will go toward another DNHS scholarship to be presented next June. Our sincere thanks go to the many outstanding individual volunteers who had a terrific can-do attitude and willingness to work as needed. The Fire Department, Explorer Police and Del Norte Ambulance all stood by for emergencies and/or assisted with traffic. Two local business stepped forward with liquid refreshments: Renner Petroleum with cases of water and Java Hut with 6 a.m. coffee and mid-day cold punch. Special thanks go to the Latimers at BackCountry Bicycles and to the Fred Endert Municipal Pool! Other sponsors enabled the triathlon to purchase local medals (Champion Awards), T-shirts (Wright's), and hire AA Sports for its timing. The platinum sponsors are: Crescent City Internal Medicine, Del Norte Office Supply, Elk Valley Casino, Lucky 7 Casino, Redwood Medical, and Soul Feet. Gold sponsors are: Cal-Ore Life Flight, Life Fitness Center, Four Paws Pet Hospital, The Club, Pacific Northwest Physical Therapy, Hearing Health, Greg Duncan, M.D., Renner Petroleum. And, silver sponsors are Northwest Insurance, Edward Jones, Pacific Vision, Wendy's Beauty Salon, and 101 Laundromat. The benefits of triathlon are multiple. Definitely it falls within our recent local focus of healthy, active people. Hopefully, next year we’ll see even more neighbors out there “trying a tri” (or being part of one, as a team member)! Clay Speaker Race director Crescent City Triathlon Committee |
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