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All forests are not alike
In the Sept. 29 Opinion section, Rocky Barker gave a very good assessment of the roadless areas in the national forest system. However, I believe one area on this subject is always overlooked.
Having worked on all of the Forest Service ranger districts along the California/Oregon border from Mt. Shasta to Crescent City and on the Tahoe National Forest, too, I have seen areas and roads torn apart and erosion followed.
On what we called the east side, the damage wasn't too bad. As you head west toward the coast, it gained in damage until you got to the Six Rivers National Forest, where it was serious.
What caused this damage? Four-by-four vehicles of all types.
Why the difference from Mt. Shasta west? Different types of terrain to start with.
As you progress west into the Smith River and Klamath River and its tributaries, the ground becomes steeper, the cover types change and the rainfall increases from 22 inches per annum to 100 inches per annum on the Gasquet District of the Six Rivers National Forest.
With all of the above, how can you not take this into consideration when discussing a roadless area? I know that all Forest Service rangers and forest supervisors do.
Barker even mentioned the fact that two federal judges disagree on this subject. I wonder what their qualifications are on this subject.
Hank Mostovoy
Redding
Mr. Rogers will be missed
Concerning the Oct. 3 article, "Removed 'Mister Rogers' still has fan in grandson," I was both touched and dismayed. Touched by the mutual appreciation and memories of the man and his program, dismayed that present generations will no longer see it on a regular basis.
It must have been from the time he first began broadcasting on PBS that I regularly tuned in for my children to watch. But he had equal value for adults. His example of high standards, kindness and mild manner helped inspire me to be a better parent and person. One person can make a huge difference in society, and he proved that by his demeanor. I can recall two specific instances:
A leading actress on the popular "Love Boat" series in those years had, in real life, become addicted to drugs, had lost her job, hit rock bottom, and was seriously contemplating suicide. As she sat in her motel room in this depressed state of mind, "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" came on the TV. I believe it was TV Guide that published this story, stating that, as a result of that program, her life was turned around. It must have been Mr. Rogers' conviction that "You are special" that touched her heart.
The other instance was one I myself witnessed. Mr. Rogers was to be a guest on the Johnny Carson show. Before his entrance the conversations with the previous guests were on the usual worldly subjects, including illicit affairs, etc., interspersed with the humor that was prevalent on that show, but as soon as Mr. Rogers came on stage the whole atmosphere changed. It became respectful. Without a word, simply by his kind and innocent presence and attitude, there was no more of that type of conversation. It was noticeably uplifting and purifying to watch the rest of the show. And the conversation revealed that his work was a result of his deep appreciation and love for children, their value and innocence, and his conviction of the importance of their right education.
He will be sorely missed. I had hoped the reruns would go on forever. I too am a fan.
Jacqueline Wendt
Redding
Posted by NorCalHeathen3 on October 13, 2008 at 7:25 a.m.
A whole weekend chock full of anti Obama letters... and now you print some crap about "Mr Rogers" being missed? (Sorry Fred)
Did somebody go on vacation?
Posted by tootlive on October 13, 2008 at 7:29 a.m.
It is refreshing to have something other than "political" issues which are all consuming. Rest in peace Mr. Rogers, you are missed.
Posted by Lee on October 13, 2008 at 8:25 a.m.
Religious background aside, "Mr. Rogers" like "Sesame Street" is a children's television icon that has guided generations in educational and moral values. It is too bad that Public Television has decided to not run it anymore. I know a lot of parents out there that watched it as children and would want their children to watch it too.
Posted by GoGriz on October 13, 2008 at 8:34 a.m.
in response to NorCalHeathen3
I guess I will have to write a letter to the editor and simply state "Sarah Palin.", so then all of us bloggers can take off like we usually do.
Posted by not2bright on October 13, 2008 at 8:45 a.m.
i wonder what mister rogers would have thought about same sex marriages?
Posted by CamoQueen22 on October 13, 2008 at 9:13 a.m.
in response to GoGriz
Oh no worries. I am sure someone will turn this into a politcal debate. They always do.
Posted by scolbert on October 13, 2008 at 9:18 a.m.
in response to CamoQueen22
That's ridiculous. Not everything's political you know.
By the way, if Prop 8 doesn't pass, Mr. Rogers will marry Capt. Kangaroo. It's a fact. And Bert will marry Ernie.
Posted by MrWiggly on October 13, 2008 at 9:29 a.m.
in response to not2bright
I don't know what Mr. Rogers would have thought about same sex marriages. I'm just glad that in all the years he was on, the only thing that came out of that closet was a sweater!
Posted by MrWiggly on October 13, 2008 at 9:34 a.m.
in response to CamoQueen22
To be sure........
Boom, Boom, Boom. I can hear the bandwagon coming down the street now.
Posted by jrdsmiles on October 13, 2008 at 10:18 a.m.
Let me encourage everyone to watch The Live Candidates' Forum this Thursday (10/16/2008)for Redding City Council Candidates and this Friday (10/17/2008) for Anderson City Council Candidates on Redding Community Access Channel 11 beginning at 7 PM....It's LIVE ~
Simulcast on CH 9 KIXE......
It is important to listen before you vote!
For more info go here:
http://www.accessredding.org/rdgforum.htm
Carl Bott is the Moderator the media questioners are Bruce Ross of the R/S and Colin McAvoy of CH7.
Sharon Waranius is the Producer. Should be a great forum lots of City issues to be considered.
If you want a question asked go to the website and type in the ? you want the answer to!
Posted by not2bright on October 13, 2008 at 10:20 a.m.
in response to MrWiggly
good one!
Posted by Zebrareader on October 13, 2008 at 11:43 a.m.
Mr. Rogers must have been a kind and gentle man. I loved his program and think all of us who watched it have been the better for it. Every so often someone makes demeaning remarks about him even when he was alive and as far as I know it never let it bother him. He was a loving and caring individual that cared about the kids (and even big kids such as myself) who watched him. I hope they run his show over and over again especially to the new kids coming to his block. I think we can never have enough gentle and kind people like him.
Posted by Zebrareader on October 13, 2008 at 12:14 p.m.
in response to Lee
"Religious background aside, "Mr. Rogers" like "Sesame Street" is a children's television icon that has guided generations in educational and moral values."
Mr. Rogers, unlike so many ministers and religious figures never even brought up religion. He was a ordained minister who spoke only of value and specialness of the individual child.
Posted by SesshoumarusGirl on October 13, 2008 at 1:10 p.m.
Thanks for a refreshing letter.
Posted by alumni_pine_st_school on October 13, 2008 at 5:52 p.m.
Hank, thank you for the informative letter.
Posted by elayedan on October 13, 2008 at 7:38 p.m.
Mr. Rogers was a paratrooper.
Posted by Zebrareader on October 13, 2008 at 9:14 p.m.
in response to elayedan
"Mr. Rogers was a paratrooper."
I am assuming this was a joke. Although he was a pilot, he never served in the military.Fred McFeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) was an American educator, minister, songwriter, and television host. Rogers was the host of the television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, in production from 1968 to 2001. Rogers was also an ordained Presbyterian minister.(Source Wikipedia)
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