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No one is more qualified than Youssef
Letters to the Editor

No one is more qualified than Youssef

March 29, 2017

Melissa Youssef has a solid background in business, finance, management and leadership, and in her twenty years as a Durango resident she has been an energetic and thoughtful contributor to…

Melissa Youssef will serve our community
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Melissa Youssef will serve our community

March 29, 2017

I worked with Melissa for three years while serving on the Animas High School Board of Directors. This was during her tenure as president of the board. Melissa is an…

A short story about fluoride treatments
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A short story about fluoride treatments

March 29, 2017

However, after not using it for a short while my teeth began to hurt. So off to the dentist, who said I needed fluoride treatments and/or regular brushing with it.…

Brookie, Youssef and Bettin best choices
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Brookie, Youssef and Bettin best choices

March 29, 2017

I have known Dean for several years through his support for the Boy Scouts of America, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Durango Adult Education Center,…

Give an exceptional leader another term
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Give an exceptional leader another term

March 29, 2017

His low-key consensus-building skills, charisma, experience and insights are proven. He has been an exceptional political and civic leader on the Durango City Council. For example, in the past four…

LPCHS deserving of Animal Planet prize
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LPCHS deserving of Animal Planet prize

March 28, 2017

We have adopted two wonderful, loving dogs and fostered many moms and puppies. Vote online at http://bit.ly/2nM7I1Y. Kellus Sewell Durango

Fluoride hurts young, old, rich and poor
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Fluoride hurts young, old, rich and poor

March 28, 2017

I started by looking at dental fluorosis and noticed a 2010 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating that 41 percent of U.S. adolescents aged 12-15…

Kind, compassionate and hard-working
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Kind, compassionate and hard-working

March 28, 2017

While raising three wonderful kids, she managed to start and run a successful medical billing service, Pyramid Billing, Inc. In addition, she served in key roles on a multitude of…

Youssef dedicated to community causes
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Youssef dedicated to community causes

March 28, 2017

I am grateful that in addition to her service on behalf of education and outdoor recreation, Melissa has invested time and energy to promote the arts in our community. She…

Brookie, Youssef and Bettin for council
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Brookie, Youssef and Bettin for council

March 28, 2017

Each of these candidates has the experience and knowledge to help our community plan our future in a creative, smart way. I have worked with each of these community members…Dean…

Brookie deserves vote for his dedication
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Brookie deserves vote for his dedication

March 28, 2017

I appreciate the breadth of Dean’s talents and skills that positively influence our town. They range from improved environmental quality, to growing a strong arts presence, to developing character districts…

Durango lucky to have candidate Bettin
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Durango lucky to have candidate Bettin

March 28, 2017

I have known Chris for 26 years. He is a man of extreme integrity. The citizens of Durango would be lucky to have such a man serving us and representing…

Youssef has leadership qualities we need
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Youssef has leadership qualities we need

March 28, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to see firsthand how Melissa approaches challenges, problem solving and decision-making. Before taking a position, she actively seeks to understand an issue from all sides…

Council will benefit from Bettin’s talents
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Council will benefit from Bettin’s talents

March 28, 2017

I have had the opportunity to work with Bettin when he was the board finance officer for the Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO) in Durango from 2009 through 2015. Chris…

Yes, Youssef belongs on the city council
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Yes, Youssef belongs on the city council

March 28, 2017

I have worked with Melissa in her capacity as founder and CEO of Pyramid Billing, Inc., and observed Melissa’s efforts and accomplishments in her various supporting and leadership roles for…

Bettin brings a unique skill set to council
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Bettin brings a unique skill set to council

March 28, 2017

The most compelling reason to support Chris, is that he believes in Durango not politics. Chris is willing to serve his community, which is the way leadership should be. His…

Evidence supports the use of fluoride
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Evidence supports the use of fluoride

March 28, 2017

The scientific community has recommended this treatment to prevent tooth decay; therefore, it seems strange that there is a movement to remove this product from our city water. Even more…

Seek balance with the fluoride issue
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Seek balance with the fluoride issue

March 28, 2017

I have a 9-year-old daughter raised here, with healthy teeth. As she grows older, we use more bottled water for her…balance. Some families have not such luxury of balanced choice.…

Brookie tireless in dedication to Durango
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Brookie tireless in dedication to Durango

March 28, 2017

This is meaningful because it allows me to say that I am privy to personal conversations and personal opinions from Dean. In short, that is why I support Dean for…

Youssef does her homework thoroughly
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Youssef does her homework thoroughly

March 28, 2017

I have known Melissa since she and her family moved to Durango almost 20 years ago. Since that time, she has been an active volunteer in the community. In fact,…

First Amendment applies to everyone
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First Amendment applies to everyone

March 27, 2017

I would remind you that the First Amendment applies to everyone, not just people with whom you agree. Please keep this in mind when you choose to protest something, because…

Not pleased with the new print schedule
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Not pleased with the new print schedule

March 27, 2017

I have been reading the morning newspaper for more than 60 years, a leisurely breakfast with cups of coffee and reading the newspaper. After breakfast, I go for a stroll…

Old is new again, charity begins at home
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Old is new again, charity begins at home

March 27, 2017

Fast forward to today’s reality. Each community in the U.S.A. is in itself a family. Current financial times call for participation on the part of each of us to contribute…

An inside job: A brief poem about looks
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An inside job: A brief poem about looks

March 27, 2017

What does one see? A beautifully smooth visage Is that the key? But what’s inside That so-called “lovely” encasing, Creams and surgery can do no erasing. The true [and only]…

100 years plus of FLC teacher education
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100 years plus of FLC teacher education

March 27, 2017

The article cited CDHE sources as listing enrollment in the FLC education programs at below 130 for the 2014-15 academic year. In reality, 338 students were declared in teacher education…

E-bikes fast-tracked on the ART
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E-bikes fast-tracked on the ART

March 27, 2017

After that meeting, an e-bike subcommittee was established to further continued discussion of e-bikes. That subcommittee was made up of two members from each of the three advisory boards. According…

All of our children deserve healthy teeth
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All of our children deserve healthy teeth

March 27, 2017

Recent arguments in favor of 1A have focused on the devastating effects of excess fluoride, and the ideological argument that we should not be exposed to anything in our water…

Vote for Youssef’s knowledge, integrity
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Vote for Youssef’s knowledge, integrity

March 27, 2017

In considering the choices Durango citizens have before us, I write this letter in support of one candidate, in particular, Melissa Youssef. I have known Melissa for many years, through…

Bettin is not your typical candidate
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Bettin is not your typical candidate

March 27, 2017

He is a rare individual of vast experience, a dedicated father and the co-owner of a successful Durango business. Most importantly, Chris Bettin truly understands Durango’s culture, how to protect…