Out of control Dear Editor: Horace Wetherall was the only forest ranger employed in the Yacolt Burn, the largest forest fire recorded in Washington state history (until the Carlton Complex Fire) in 1902. He had recently been reprimanded for employing a fire crew and was reluctant to be disciplined again so when he spotted the […]
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Letters to the editor: May 21, 2014
Changing the conversation Dear Editor: I noticed the headline “Most comments favorable on ATV proposal” (May 14). Not really a shocker since most of the many opponents to this proposal have long since figured out that our staggeringly arrogant county commissioners could care a rat’s hind end what opponents think, and prefer to rub their […]
Letters to the editor: Jan. 22, 2014
Cougars have no choice Dear Editor: As people, we have many choices. Most of us chose to move here from someplace else for many reasons. One reason, I’m sure most will agree, is the wild, natural beauty that surrounds us, which includes cougars. We chose to move here, the cougars did not. They were here. […]
Letters to the editor: Nov. 6, 2013
Support Westernization Dear Editor: I am writing in response to Carol Lester’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 23 issue. I want to thank her for her insight and support of Winthrop Westernization. I just want Carol to know that we have not lost! We have several new enthusiastic members on our team. We […]
July 24, 2013
Let’s get along Dear Editor: I find the controversy over ATVs on the highway baffling. It appears polarization drives this issue. Please note that this is an honored Methow reaction to issues. Bicyclists annoy car drivers when they refuse to move over. Cars annoy bicyclists who view the highway as their right as well as […]
