Preserving History

Dear Editor:

(In response to "On the Road Again" by Mike Easterling in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

We must agree, the history and culture of Route 66 should be preserved.

A great part of the history is sad, indeed; that would be the migration of the "Okies" to California. (John Steinbeck wrote "...raised the average I. Q. of both places.")

The remainder of the history is happy. Produce, and other foods, were shipped to retailers, by the ton, and things, like tomatoes and lettuce, became available in Chicago, year around. The "heavy truck by-passes" (Yes, Tulsa had such, and with a weigh station which still stands.) need to be remembered.

Also, consider the joys of a family, road trip, vacation, adventure. What family could have passed up an opportunity for a dip in the Cushing Municipal Memorial Swimming Pool?

I really did not intend to write another book!

-Mad_John

Being a Voice

Dear Editor:

I am the only mayoral candidate talking about Tulsa. I have a large and growing group of supporters. Why do some organizations want to hold closed forums with only the partisan candidates? Why do my opponents spend all their time and their contributors' money tearing each other down, while avoiding candid discourse with the one leader who is trying to build Tulsa up.

Doesn't Tulsa deserve public debates, with media present, in front of all of Tulsa, about Tulsa issues, so the voters can make an informed choice on November 10? Isn't that what democracy is supposed to be all about?

Tulsans are unimpressed and disillusioned by the status quo. They are undecided in record numbers. But we cannot let good Tulsans disengage and become apathetic. If we do, Tulsa will suffer.

There is a better way for Tulsa, and we must be its leaders. We must embrace our principles and have the courage and conviction to stand up and support what is right.

Let me be your voice. Please give me the opportunity to spread the message of good government, collaboration, progress and ideas. I need your help. Please contribute. Request a yard sign. Follow the campaign. Visit my website. Tell your friends.

If we want to support Tulsa, we must support the Tulsa we want. If you take a step back and look at all the information, you will find I am the only one who can lead Tulsa into a better future.

With all my heart, I believe this is a critical time for our city. I hope you will help.

-Mark Perkins, Mayoral Candidate

Much Deserved

Dear Editor:

(In response to "On the Road Again" by Mike Easterling in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

I would like to commend Mike Easterling for his story on "Back to the Future"

Mr. Easterling did a great job on quoting me on what we talked about.

I always hesitate to do phone interviews, and I think I said something to that effect when Mike started.

I have had some good comments from others who have read the story.

Thanks Mr. Easterling.

-Dennis K. Troyer

Fully Exposed

Dear Editor:

(In response to "Get It Together" by Arnold Hamilton in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

I think what Hamilton means is more disclosure when possible. There's a lot of ignorance in the general public concerning the various issues, whether it be from health care reform to Afghanistan. People have all these ignorant ideas about things because of a very biased media,(Tv & Radio), spouting out anecdotal one liners. People need to be more informed. And if you don't think the media is biased, not just liberally, but conservatively as well, that's a sure sign of a misinformed person.

When it comes to Stipe, if people want to be secretive and dishonest, they're going to be secretive and dishonest and no news agency can change that, but the problem starts with apathy and ignorance. People just blindly continuing to stick to their own world view because of random, specific occurrences making them pessimistic is not the way to go.

-Jdvp311

Dear Editor:

"My goal is to lift the curtains at the state Capitol, providing a regular primer on the key players and issues facing our state in the early days of our second century."

Good luck with that. Since the media of every political persuasion couldn't get the job done on Gene Stipe, I have my doubts about your likelihood of success.

-Bart Pickens, Sand Springs, OK

True Delis

Dear Editor:

Love Letters/Hate Mail

Preserving History

Dear Editor:

(In response to "On the Road Again" by Mike Easterling in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

We must agree, the history and culture of Route 66 should be preserved.

A great part of the history is sad, indeed; that would be the migration of the "Okies" to California. (John Steinbeck wrote "...raised the average I. Q. of both places.")

The remainder of the history is happy. Produce, and other foods, were shipped to retailers, by the ton, and things, like tomatoes and lettuce, became available in Chicago, year around. The "heavy truck by-passes" (Yes, Tulsa had such, and with a weigh station which still stands.) need to be remembered.

Also, consider the joys of a family, road trip, vacation, adventure. What family could have passed up an opportunity for a dip in the Cushing Municipal Memorial Swimming Pool?

I really did not intend to write another book!

-Mad_John

Being a Voice

Dear Editor:

I am the only mayoral candidate talking about Tulsa. I have a large and growing group of supporters. Why do some organizations want to hold closed forums with only the partisan candidates? Why do my opponents spend all their time and their contributors' money tearing each other down, while avoiding candid discourse with the one leader who is trying to build Tulsa up.

Doesn't Tulsa deserve public debates, with media present, in front of all of Tulsa, about Tulsa issues, so the voters can make an informed choice on November 10? Isn't that what democracy is supposed to be all about?

Tulsans are unimpressed and disillusioned by the status quo. They are undecided in record numbers. But we cannot let good Tulsans disengage and become apathetic. If we do, Tulsa will suffer.

There is a better way for Tulsa, and we must be its leaders. We must embrace our principles and have the courage and conviction to stand up and support what is right.

Let me be your voice. Please give me the opportunity to spread the message of good government, collaboration, progress and ideas. I need your help. Please contribute. Request a yard sign. Follow the campaign. Visit my website. Tell your friends.

If we want to support Tulsa, we must support the Tulsa we want. If you take a step back and look at all the information, you will find I am the only one who can lead Tulsa into a better future.

With all my heart, I believe this is a critical time for our city. I hope you will help.

-Mark Perkins, Mayoral Candidate

Much Deserved

Dear Editor:

(In response to "On the Road Again" by Mike Easterling in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

I would like to commend Mike Easterling for his story on "Back to the Future"

Mr. Easterling did a great job on quoting me on what we talked about.

I always hesitate to do phone interviews, and I think I said something to that effect when Mike started.

I have had some good comments from others who have read the story.

Thanks Mr. Easterling.

-Dennis K. Troyer

Fully Exposed

Dear Editor:

(In response to "Get It Together" by Arnold Hamilton in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

I think what Hamilton means is more disclosure when possible. There's a lot of ignorance in the general public concerning the various issues, whether it be from health care reform to Afghanistan. People have all these ignorant ideas about things because of a very biased media,(Tv & Radio), spouting out anecdotal one liners. People need to be more informed. And if you don't think the media is biased, not just liberally, but conservatively as well, that's a sure sign of a misinformed person.

When it comes to Stipe, if people want to be secretive and dishonest, they're going to be secretive and dishonest and no news agency can change that, but the problem starts with apathy and ignorance. People just blindly continuing to stick to their own world view because of random, specific occurrences making them pessimistic is not the way to go.

-Jdvp311

Dear Editor:

"My goal is to lift the curtains at the state Capitol, providing a regular primer on the key players and issues facing our state in the early days of our second century."

Good luck with that. Since the media of every political persuasion couldn't get the job done on Gene Stipe, I have my doubts about your likelihood of success.

-Bart Pickens, Sand Springs, OK

True Delis

Dear Editor:

(In response to "Rise of the Deli" by Katharine Kelly in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

None of these deli style restaurants in Tulsa can complete the true deli experience. None of them can make a soda phosphate or serve their sandwiches on true Jewish Ryes, Italian or French loaves or Grinder buns found throughout Boston, Chicago, New York or Philadelphia. What these restaurants try to claim is rye bread tastes like white bread with food coloring.

-Mark Scieszinski

Editor's Note: From one Pole to another, go back East!

(In response to "Rise of the Deli" by Katharine Kelly in the Oct. 1-7 issue of Urban Tulsa Weekly)

None of these deli style restaurants in Tulsa can complete the true deli experience. None of them can make a soda phosphate or serve their sandwiches on true Jewish Ryes, Italian or French loaves or Grinder buns found throughout Boston, Chicago, New York or Philadelphia. What these restaurants try to claim is rye bread tastes like white bread with food coloring.

-Mark Scieszinski

Editor's Note: From one Pole to another, go back East!