Letters to the Editor

To the editor,
On behalf of the United Way Koochiching County Advisory Board, thank you Borderland for wholeheartedly supporting “Hooked on Talent” 2008.
What an exceptional evening. The talent was outstanding and the community’s response was overwhelming. It was also wonderful to see Backus Auditorium filled to capacity. And if that wasn’t enough, the evening’s proceeds benefit charitable agencies in Koochiching County.

Dear editor,
On May 21, 2008, Minnesota TRiO will host a Congressional Reception from 1-3 p.m. at Metropolitan State University. Minnesota TRiO represents 68 federally funded college access and success programs that currently serve more than 16,000 low-income, first generation students, and students with disabilities throughout the state of Minnesota.

To the editor,
National Nursing Home Week, which is scheduled to begin on Mother’s Day May 11 and end May 18, is a special week, where residents, caregivers, families, staff and volunteers honor and celebrate nursing-facility life.
Good Samaritan Society - International Falls will be holding fund events and projects throughout the week that tie into the theme, “Love is Ageless,” one of which is called Love Lanes.

President George W. Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Bush:

To the editor,
Legislative leaders are getting creative as they work to address the state’s budget deficit in the final days of session. One idea that may be creative — but is bad policy — is to take the premiums paid to Minnesota health plans and use them to provide health care coverage for people on General Assistance Medical Care. Although well intentioned, this is not the state’s money to take.

An injustice has recently been done to a black man.
Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who used to be Barak Obama's pastor, spoke to the National Press Club on April 28. He has been vilified for his remarks. Obama has denounced him.
And it’s not fair. Mr. Wright didn't say anything wrong. Every single TV news clip I've seen of it has been taken out of context. Edited for shock value.
To hear what he actually said go to: minnesota.publicradio.org/radio/programs/midday.

Chris Pfeifer
Gemmell., MN

To the editor,
The Mighty Mustangs Wrestling Club is hands down the best.
I would like to state my sincerest thanks to the organizers of the Mighty Mustangs Wrestling Club.
This extremely hard-working and caring group of coaches (and their families) deserve a huge round of applause. They gave freely of their time (2 days a week) to teach a group of almost 70 young boys (grades kindergarten to grade 4) the basics of wrestling. They never turned one kid away.

To the editor,
Having read in Thursday, April 24, Daily Journal, that the county board unanimously approved rezoning 80 acres from agri-forestry to recreational-residential for applicant Bruce LaVigne.
The applicant is considering creating a subdivision. The county board calls LaVigne a “model for development” in the area. Is the board going to monitor what that person has in mind.?
I called my county commissioner, Kevin Adee, to voice my concern but didn’t receive a return call.
How I miss a reporter like Ted Hall, who kept the public really informed about county board meetings.

To the editor,
We are surprised that the Koochiching County Commissioners seem to show no concern for the future of Canadian Lynx in the state.
The Endangered Species Act ruled that the lynx needs protection in the lower 48 states. No other state has expressed unhappiness with this ruling and all have accepted the ruling.
Strange then that one county is opposing the national concern. One commissioner calls it "a lot of B.S." while others refer to the Canadian lynx as "cats with a bad hair day."
Frankly I'd rather have a bad hair day than no brains at all.

To the editor,
It is frustrating seeing the government tying up industry because of poor consumer choices.
The price of fuel is up and going higher. Will that stop the backwood's flow of vehicles road hunting in the fall? Will that stop the warming up the car for 20 minutes and then driving to the grocery store and while shopping for 45 minutes leaving the car run to keep it warm? Or will someone sue the manufacturer because the stated mileage does not fit his driving style?