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Kansas and the Cosmos

I want to tell you how much I enjoyed the “Kansas and the Cosmos” article [Sept/Oct ‘09]. I was lucky enough to be an engineer on the Gemini project in 1965 and I can tell you Mr. Leeth’s description of the inside of the Gemini cockpit as being “tighter than flying coach” is one of the most accurate I’ve ever read.

I’ve been meaning to visit the Cosmosphere for quite some time, and this article is just the push I needed.

David S., Boulder

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Feral fowl on Kauai

I read with interest Eric Lindberg’s article on Kauai [Sept/Oct ‘09], where I grew up. My wife and I were last there in 1992 for my 40th class reunion, just a few weeks prior to Hurricane Iniki. The feral fowl Mr. Lindberg mentions were prevalent even in July and August. The hurricane must have increased that number considerably, as he says.

As a 55-year resident of Colorado, I’d like to make another trip to the Garden Island, hopefully for a 60th reunion in 2012. Thank you, Eric, for the interesting and informative article.

David W., Boulder

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Dim those headlights

Recently I have noticed Colorado drivers are very inconsiderate when it comes to dimming their lights when they meet another vehicle.

The Colorado driver handbook says we must dim our headlights when we come within 500 feet of any oncoming vehicle.

Roseann, Fort Collins

More about lakes

In the Sept/Oct EnCompass, a letter from T.H. in Lafayette states that Big Creek Lake near Walden is the second largest natural lake in the state. The truth of the matter is that Lake San Cristobal, south of Lake City, is the second largest natural lake at 350 surface acres, beating out Big Creek Lake by 10 surface acres.

Dan T., Denver

Child pedestrians

My kudos to Tony DeNovellis on his President’s Message [Sept/Oct ‘09]. As the person who was the national Pedestrian/Cyclist/Pupil Transportation Safety Program chief, I can say Tony is right-on with his behavioral suggestions for drivers.

I would only add the following. Watch the kid’s feet to anticipate movement. Avoid waving the kid across because of the “multiple threat” accident type: drivers in other lanes may not see the pedestrian or cyclist.

Also, watch for balls rolling into the street, usually followed by a child running. Kids also dart out from ice cream trucks. This “dart-out” accident type usually occurs after school in residential neighborhoods.

In addition, parents should always wear helmets when bicycling. Role models? Ride with traffic — obey stop signs!

Larry P., Denver

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