Letters and Comments for April 14, 2009

Letters and Comments for April 14, 2009

Children deserve the best

To the Editor:

Young children here in Union County deserve the best that we can give them.

Week of the Young Child, held April 19-25, is a time to recognize the needs of young children, and thank the adults involved in their care and education. Child care providers, teachers, parents, caregivers and other adults play important roles in the lives of young children, and Week of the Young Child celebrates their efforts.

We can show our support for early learning in our community by thanking child care providers and teachers who care for our children, promoting early literacy programs and working to ensure that our public policies support early learning for all young children.

The dedication of Union County child care providers and teachers is illustrated in many ways, such as in art created by children. Many pieces are on display in businesses throughout Union County, as well as at a special gallery. The Children’s Art Gallery, located at 1203 Adams Ave., is open to the public April 14-16 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Week of the Young Child is a time to focus our attention on bringing Union County together for children.

Lorcinda Johnston

chair, Provider Resource Organization

Union County Chapter

Enjoy Baxter’s photographs

To the Editor:

This is a long overdue letter of appreciation for The Observer’s photographer, Mr. Chris Baxter. The picture of the flying pelicans in Friday’s paper, the one of the fisherman and the snowy hills the other day were simply gorgeous.

I cannot count the number of times over the years I have been amazed by his work. Enjoying Chris’ pictures is another wonderful reason to live in La Grande.

Burton Crook

La Grande