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Cell phone law doesn’t go far enough

I was delighted to read Tony DeNovellis’s comments on the new cell phone law [Nov/Dec 09], but sadly realize that Colorado has not gone far enough. The new law is good, but it fell short by allowing drivers over the age of 18 to drive while using a cell phone.

In May 2009, my grandson-in-law was driving with two of my great-grandsons. One of the fellows they were meeting called him to give directions. As my grandson-in-law listened, he went through a stop sign and was broadsided by a truck. He and the boys, ages 5 and 11, were all killed. Our family has suffered a terrible loss.

This could happen to anyone’s family. I can only say to you and your readers: Insist our state government makes the use of cell phones while driving totally illegal for everyone.

Joan S., Montrose

Disney World

We spent a week at Disney World, booked through AAA. The materials relating to our booking emphasized to make meal reservations as soon as allowed, usually 180 days prior to your visit. I was surprised to read in Janna Graber’s article [Nov/Dec 09] that she suggests making meal reservations only a day or two in advance. Disney is so large that preplanning is advisable for all activities.

Sharon V., Loveland

Favorite spots

Seeing the notice “Have you returned to a favorite spot this year?” in the Sept/Oct issue, I am replying in the affirmative. My husband and I returned to the Grand Canyon after 49 years.

Last year was our 50th wedding anniversary. We saw the offer in EnCompass for 50th anniversary couples to ride free on the Grand Canyon Railroad in 2009. We excitedly made a reservation and had a very pleasurable stay. I still have notes from our first visit in 1960, including giving a local Navajo a ride to Tuba City.

Pat R., via email

Yellowstone wolves

"Winter in Yellowstone" [Jan/Feb 09] includes the following lines: "[The wolf's] mouth opens and a cloud of canine breath escapes. A moment later, her sirenic cry reaches those of us on the road below."

In a previous line, the naturalist “whispers” so the wolf won’t hear him. She howls and it takes a minute for the sound to reach him. Who is b-s-ing whom here?

Also, why no indication of the total count of all wolves who are descendants of the Yellowstone reintroduction effort in 1995? It is a great story but hardly illuminating.

D. D. L., Clifton

Editor’s Note: We read this line as meaning the wolf howled a moment after her mouth opened, not that it took a moment for the sound to reach the viewers. Since sound travels about 1,000 feet per second, there wouldn’t be a major delay from a wolf within scope viewing distance — or from the naturalist to the wolf. The article stated that in 2008 there were 124 wolves in 12 packs. We followed up on your question and learned all 124 are descendants of the original wolves from 1995 and an additional 17 wolves which were introduced in 1996. It is a closed population.

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