Letters to the Editor

To the editor,
I applaud Gary Bigler of Bremer Bank for trying to reassure the people of International Falls that the U.S. banking system is safe and the people of International Falls hadn’t need to worry.
I ask myself after having read Gary’s letter to the editor, “What has prompted this action?” If it is the state of the U.S. national economy and the failing U.S. investment banks, then Gary could let us know if Bremer has any CDO (Collateralized Debt Obligations) exposure.

To the editor,
The Borderland Humane Society is actively selling tickets for a chance to win a Yamaha Rhino 450 as a fundraiser. BHS relies solely on volunteers to help with animal needs.

To the editor,
We would like to voice our concern about Koochiching Economic Development Authority providing assistance to the fish plant located in the international falls business park.
In 2007 our family sold a building and land in the business park. We were told by the building purchaser about the proposed fish plant and that the fish processed at that plant would be coming from Winnipeg and not from Rainy Lake or this area.

To the editor,
The tragic history of 1938 which took place Thanksgiving Day (October 10) in Dance Township, is being brought to the forefront of current events once again. This year (2008) marks the 70th anniversary of that great fire, which took 17 lives and changed a community forever.

To the editor,
I admit I am not much of a cook, but I do know you have to plan a meal before you can cook it or eat it. Thumbs down to the editor of The Daily Journal who criticizes the city of International Falls for seeking planning assistance with the Irvin N. Anderson Amphitheatre as part of the larger riverfront development. Under an Aug. 6 headline “First Work on Foundation” our beloved editor gives us the following culinary analogy “the gravy is being ladled before the meat and potatoes are even cooked.”

To the editor:
One of the greatest visionaries of all time, Jules Verne, tackled the greatest issue of all time in one of his novels: What to do about the threat of nuclear proliferation? Jules Verne's solution: Let it spread to all nations as a hedge against constant war. For what nation would dare to launch war against another if it meant nuclear retaliation and self destruction? So, the problem was not trying to stuff the nuclear genie back into the bottle but rather how to put the the genie to work in the cause of peace for a change. Thus does the problem become the solution.

To the editor,
I am writing in regard to Dianne Briggs.
I, myself, have been attending a number of functions that were organized by Diane. These functions were well attended by the children and adults who were involved in the Indian Education Program (at the Falls school district).
I saw how much they enjoyed the activities, food and all the hard work she put into it.
Our community will suffer because of the lack of judgment sown by the heads of School district 361.
Sharon Proctor
International Falls, MN

To the editor,
Congratulations (International Falls) school board,
You have really done it this time, you have fired a teacher that is one of the best and most loved by a lot of the kids in our school. You say without reason? The truth is someone started asking questions about how things were being done by the board. And they didn’t want to have to answer any questions. Dianne (Briggs) has helped so many of the kids, not just the Indian children. She has been there for them.

To the editor,
In spite of negative headlines regarding challenging economic conditions, failed banks and the ongoing credit crisis, the banking industry is solid and strong. The industry — which includes traditional federally insured, federally regulated depository institutions, your local commercial bank, thrift or savings bank — is well-regulated and even profitable.

To the editor,
A few days ago, I was driving the Keenan Drive, cross-town expressway, from Super Valu, out at the mall, towards McDonalds in South Falls. I was fifth in a string of six cars. We had just made the stop on 11th and we were now heading down 17th street towards McD’s.