Much appreciated
To the editor:
A sincere thank you to everyone who cared for our mother during her battle with ovarian cancer especially the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at the Celilo Cancer Center and MCMC.
I think she even looked forward to her many visits so she could be with her many close friends she made there. She was always bragging about how well you all took care of her. Thank you one more time.
David Gardipee
The Dalles
Let tourists do it
To the editor:
I live just downstream from the Bonneville Dam and have watched over the past several years as our government has tried unsuccessfully to mitigate the sea lion issue.
The only creatures annoyed by the hazing efforts are those of us who live close enough to the dam to hear the shots and explosions, along with our dogs and cats. Sea lions are relatively intelligent and somewhat lazy, kind of like another species we all know and love, and to expect them to stay out at the coast and give up an easy source of food is naive, to say the least.
I would like to propose a different approach. The first step is to construct a pier or similar structure located downstream from the dam with a floating dock in the water below. Then build or place a small shop from which to sell sardines or similar fish to the public, who can walk out on the pier and feed the sea lions. It is my belief the sea lions will quickly adapt to this virtually effortless way to acquire food. In other words, they'll take the free lunch instead of working to catch their meals.
As members of the public become aware of this opportunity to help save sea lions and salmon, the shop could be expanded to sell t-shirts and other trinkets with "I helped save a sea lion" or similar slogans printed on them. This solution will allow us to effectively protect our salmon without taking the morally inconsistent step of killing protected marine mammals to do so. I have no doubt this could be accomplished at the same or less cost than the current hazing, trapping and killing program.
In fact, if it was done correctly the government might actually make a few bucks for a change. And I don't even want a cut for coming up with the idea.
Don Stevens
North Bonneville
Peachey fans
To the editor:
On May 18, 2010 we have the opportunity to elect Tom Peachey as the Circuit Court Judge of the 7th Judicial District which serves Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler Counties.
Tom Peachey has spent his entire legal career practicing in our district. He is the only candidate who has been a court-appointed arbitrator in the 7th Judicial District, serving since 2001 in assisting individuals and businesses in the resolution of their legal disputes.
He has been unselfish in his willingness to serve his community. He’s on The Dalles School District Scholarship Foundation, Hospice of the Gorge Board of Directors and volunteers with many non-profit groups in the area.
Tom is fair, open minded and has the unique ability to see both sides. Remember: Tom Peachey on the 18th!
Sam and Aileen Pobanz
The Dalles
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