Department of Corrections We screwed up! In last week's print edition (June 6) we incorrectly stated that the letter, "Notice: Popular Recreation Forest Near Bend Slated for Logging" was written by Kevin Larkin, district ranger for the Bend-Ft. Rock Ranger District. The letter was written by Karen Coulter of Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project. –Editors I would […]
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Letters 5/29 – 6/6
Notice: Popular Recreation Forest Near Bend Slated for Logging We are horrified by the Forest Service’s extreme logging proposal for the forest just west of Bend along Skyliners Road and Century Drive toward Mt. Bachelor. Imagine a huge virtual clear-cut of about 14-17,000 acres with few ponderosa pines left, shrubs ground down to stubble, stumps, […]
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Letters 5/22 – 5/30
In reply to Open for Debate (News 5/23) Regarding the issue of allowing buildings higher than 35 feet along the river, where are we headed? From Greenwood to Franklin? Whatever happened to Bend 2030? It isn't exactly ancient history, but in Bend short memories seem to abide. The ugly vacant lots at the end of […]
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More Letters 5/22 – 5/30
Gnarliest Bike Accidents
My story is short. The photos say a lot. Drunken cycling is not a favorable alternative to driving, although a DUI may have been cheaper. I wasn't even in motion; this is from trying to get on the bike…twice. Lost a tooth, broke one off at the gum line; broken nose, AC separation in shoulder, […]
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Letters 5/15 -5/23
In reply to Drake-tastic (Chow 5/16) Nice article on the Drake, Erin, but one clarification. Although it was once home to a restaurant operated by the same owner of Mexicali Rose, that venerable eatery was located on Third and Franklin, whereas Baja Norte was in the Drake space prior to El Jimmy’s. I know this […]
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Letters 5/8 – 5/16
BPRD candidates respond to endorsements To the Editor, I respect the endorsement process. Considerable questions arise when considering the BPRD endorsements. Both Bend newspapers endorsed "establishment" candidates; the "safe" choice. I have significant concerns regarding my opponent’s position as a bureaucrat and paid city of Bend employee. Decision makers have chosen the "Rubber Stamp" of […]
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More Letters 4/24 – 5/2
Mt. Bachelor Removing Decades-Old Service Starting next season, Mt. Bachelor will no longer have a season locker room. There are patrons that have had a locker there for over two decades. It will especially hurt older skiers who ride the bus to the mountain, and will no longer have a place to keep their things. […]
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Letters 4/24 – 5/2
In reply to Use All You Want: When it comes to water rates, Bend has it wrong (Feature, 4/28) Having recently moved to Bend from drought-stricken areas, I'm a pro at water conservation. I have lived 58 years consciously protecting a precious resource. I live alone, don't flush every use, don’t shower every day, nor […]
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Letters 4/17 – 4/25
Military Recruitment happening in Bend Schools Parents, now is your chance to "opt out” of schools releasing students' directory data to the military who may contact young people with repeated phone calls and mailings to entice them into the service through expert salesmanship—and empty promises. Since the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, our schools […]
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Letters 4/10 – 4/18
Dear Readers, This month many people will be trying to do something to celebrate Earth Day. There is one thing everyone could do each day, which would have a dramatic effect in improving the environment and save the lives of billions of living beings every year. You could go vegan! It is estimated that each […]