In Response to, “Fish Rescue,” (10/12) While the click-bait headlines and sky-is-falling tone in The Source Weekly recent cover story on fish relocation efforts on the Deschutes River certainly attract more readers, the whole story is broader and far more complex. Central Oregon’s irrigation districts are currently working with more than 20 stakeholders to complete […]
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Letters 10/26-11/2
In Response to, “Swarming Smith Rock,” (10/5) Kudos to the Source and writer Russ Axon for the excellent story on overcrowding at Smith Rock State Park in the Oct. 5 edition. The increased amount of visitation at Smith Rock over the years is startling, but I doubt that state park figures reflect the true seriousness […]
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Letters 10/19-10/26
Walden is Wrong The Source Weekly has endorsed Democrat Jim Crary to replace Republican Congressman Greg Walden. Thank you for recognizing that Mr. Walden is not delivering the kind of representation many people in this district want. Over the last 12 years Congressman Walden has acted like he’s doing a wonderful job. I believe that […]
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Letters 10/12-10/19
Crary Endorsement I do not disagree with the Source assessment that my campaign can be called, “campaign light” or that next time I will need to raise money to be able to better get my message out to Congressional District (“CD”) 2 voters. However, I do not feel that my campaign has lacked effort. Rather, […]
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Letters 10/5-10/12
In Response to, Travis Overley’s “Knute Buehler & Dino Vendetti’s Opposition to M97” Response, (9/22): In the Sept. 22 issue Mr. Overly expressed some very strong views for Measure 97. He listed a lengthy dissertation of his careers much of which has been at the service and benefit of others, the community and our children. […]
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Letters 9/28-10/5
In Response to, “Say No to National Food Chains,” (9/15): Steven, Steven, Steven (not the actor): If you want to stop national chains from landing in Bend, you’re too late. That ship has sailed. Also, Cracker Barrel is not fast food, and North Highway 97 is not a “hip vibe” area. Relax dude. I’m happy […]
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Letters 8/21-8/28
Lucky to Live in Bend At the recent Friday Art Walk, I was returning to my car along Minnesota Avenue when my foot caught an edge of a cement framing around a tree; it was slightly higher than the paver sidewalk. I took a full face-plant on the sidewalk, resulting in a cut that required […]
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Letters 9/14-9/21
In response to “Scuba Dooba Do,” (8/31): I feel compelled to comment on the Scuba Dooba Do! article in the Sept. 1 issue of The Source Weekly. Sarah Clark, a Central Oregon Diving member, was quoted several times. One quote is troubling to me: “So when we certify people here, they have more tools and […]
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Letters 9/7-9/14
Sustainable Living It’s time for Bend to make sustainable living a priority. Climate change is knocking on our doors, and the community cares about preventing it. Youth especially. Climate Action legislation is the perfect way for this generation of voters to act out of their concern for the future of their children. The City Council […]
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Letters 8/31-9/7
Deschutes River Alliance Fires Back In your Aug. 24 article, “In Search Of a Cooler River,” Portland General Electric spokesperson Steve Corson states, “They (the Deschutes River Alliance) want to go back to the status quo prior to the selective water withdrawal system, and essentially to abandon the reintroduction effort for salmon and steelhead above […]