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TO THE EDITOR LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S problem that makes the blood of anyone who is committed to alternative transportation ab- solutely boil with rage and frustration. Bike thieves deserve serious punishment and any business activity that intentionally or inadvertently supports the bicycle cycle of the theft and resale should not be supported. Dylan Bennett Eugene EDITOR’S NOTE: The owners of the shop say they go to great lengths to assure they are not dealing with stolen bikes, including waiting periods before paying for used bikes, and pawn broker paperwork with seller ID and bike descriptions sent to local police. GRATEFUL? NO WAY I believe Marc Moscato (curator of My House) was way too polite in his response to what you consider promoting the local arts. You got the day wrong! I think aside from the title of the event (which was also listed in- correctly as “War on Boredom”) the most im- portant part of this article was the day of the event. You’d think, after we had sent you a press release with the date, plain as day (right at the top), that you might at least get that correct. Personally, I think your article did more damage than good! I feel that there were a large number of people looking forward to our event and were misled by your article! I feel that people were greatly disappointed Sunday afternoon (July 27), to see an empty park! Not only does this make us look bad, which will make it harder for people to come to future DIY events outside of MY HOUSE, but it also makes your paper look bad! I think if your ego is too big to send an apology out to Marc, that you should (at the very least) send out an apology to your read- ers. For those people in our community who actually trusted and relied upon your psuedo- article! This was a good thing for our community. We’ve worked hard to create an environment for independent performers, musicians, zine writers and filmmakers from all over the Northwest. In hopes to expose our commu- nity to the inspiring and beautiful world of DIY (Do It Yourself) entertainment! This event was free for everyone. Food Not Bombs even provided free food! We have worked hard to make something happen in Eugene, to showcase artists and performers who have been ignored in this town. And for the benefit of others, we have given up all our time in efforts to make Eugene a better place. We are not doing this to make money. We’re doing this to build a community! To suggest that we should be grateful be- cause you gave us a small line in your “com- munity” paper, at no cost to us, could only come from a weak-minded soul. I use your paper for my birds’ poop tray, and nothing more. Inga Markstrom Eugene LETTERS POLICY: We welcome letters on all topics and will print as many as space allows. Please limit length to 250 words, keep submissions to once a month, and include your address and phone number for our files. E-mail to editor@eugeneweekly.com (please put “letters” in the subject line), fax to 484-4044, or mail to 1251 Lincoln, Eugene 97401. Renewable Energy Technician Program is accepting NEW STUDENTS for fall 2003 Student Dan Orleck with a photovoltaic solar panel Lane Energy Management/Renewable Energy Technician Program is funded by EWEB & BPA For information about the Renewable Energy Management program, call Roger Ebbage at (541) 463-3977. an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution PARKING LOT SALE Closeouts, Scratch & Dents • New & Used SAVE BIG NOW! Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23 484-6006 Sewing, Vacuum, Spa & Stove 1963 W. 6TH • EUGENE DR. DARIN J. WARD A Growing Experience Fully certified by the State of Oregon Organic meals Offers care for 2 1/2-6 year olds Morning, afternoon, and full-day schedules available HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY By taking a holistic approach and arranging for health rather than merely treating disease, we offer an opportunity to restore your oral health to its optimum. We look at the whole picture, consider health and underlying factors, and take steps to perfect your smile while preventing problems before they occur. DR. DARIN J. WARD, DDS PC F . A . G . D . Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY 302-1606 • 1901 Pierce Street (18th & Chambers) 300 COUNTRY CLUB RD., STE. 290 EUGENE, OR 97401 • (541) 686-2441 AUGUST 21, 2003 7
