Letters and comments for March 25, 2011

Build healthy community

To the Editor:

I thought the March 22 article “Walk your way to good health” was great. I had not previously heard of the Summerville Striders but think they are an important group. I hope people throughout Union County will be inspired to start walking.

We all know physical activity is important, but hard to fit into already busy lives. Walking, or biking, rather than driving on short trips is a good way to get at least some physical activity in. Walking groups also make exercise fun.

The Center for Human Development is currently looking for ways to help increase opportunities to be physically active, eat healthy food and live tobacco-free in our community.

If you are interested in learning about how you can help build a healthier community or in receiving helpful health tips, consider becoming a fan of CHD on Facebook or call me at 541-962-8836.

Teresa Roark

La Grande

Wind turbines to blame?

To the Editor:

I believe the oily snow in Union was caused by the nearby wind turbine generator towers.

Kim E. Murphy

La Grande