Letters to the Editor 03/14/2007

To the Editor:

It seems to me that the city and the Quilt Show organizers may have stumbled upon a brilliant partial fix to our summer traffic problems with their temporary closure plan of Cascade Avenue.

Imagine if all the westbound travelers knew about the Barclay relief route? Imagine permanent signage and a new widened intersection that directs the westbound thru traffic on to Camp Polk instead of down Cascade.

This intersection would split the westbound traffic in front of the tennis court, directing town traffic down Cascade and westbound traffic down Camp Polk. We already have two westbound lanes leading into this intersection. I know this doesn't do anything for eastbound traffic, but it would most certainly help the overall situation and cost very little. It would also make it a heck of a lot easier to turn left at the school.

Just a thought.

Tyler Hoyt

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To the Editor:

I am writing in response to Eric Dolson's opinion column titled, "The dilemma of the tomb."

I really disagree with you that the "faithful" (did you mean Christians?) are in an uproar over the finding of a white box which some claim is the tomb of Jesus. You can already go on tour in the Holy Land to see an empty cave which archaeologists claim is the tomb. As far as the box which some say has bones in it belonging to Jesus, I can't help but laugh!

You see, Christians are expecting these kinds of claims in these days and much more. We know, factually, from the Bible, God's Word, that in these days we will face persecution and be greatly challenged for our faith. I see evidence of this everywhere, on bumper stickers, TV, movies and books. Matthew 24:23-25 says: "Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ' or 'There He is', do not believe them for false christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. Behold. I have told you in advance."

You said also that you thought it was "weird" of Christians not to want to investigate these claims. We would be traitors of the faith indeed if we seriously "gave time" to these claims.

No, sorry, Eric. My Lord was resurrected, in the flesh, in front of many witnesses. Christians have a saying, "God said it (the Bible). I believe it; that settles it!" I am not sure what you meant by, "Christians should learn more of the richness of their faith." If we have believed Jesus' words, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me," then we do know the "richness," the security, the peace, the hope and all the other goodies He offers us.

I disagree with your comment, "There are others who also have rights(?) to the claim of being 'Christians.'" Anyone can make a claim to be a Christian, for sure, but without faith in the infallibility of the Bible, the bodily resurrection of Jesus, the belief that He is indeed the Very Son of God and that He will return for His own, that faith is powerless.

In the future when movies, television, newscasts or books make claims of discovery contrary to the absolute truth of God's word, we believers will trust more, seek more and stand stronger on our foundation, the Bible.

Gaynelle Mulford

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To the Editor:

Today is Sunday - unseasonably warm and sunny. We have had three in a row now.

I don't know what's wrong with just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine on these days. It never fails when we have one of these nice days, everyone thinks about burning their pineneedles and brush. They must enjoy the smell of smoke.

I have done it myself but have decided after a drive to the the landfill where they recycle it and make compost, it just makes more sense. And besides I am probably not the only one who enjoys the fresh air along with the sun.

I doubt this will make a difference, but what the heck.

Chris Peters