Letters to the editor

Interested in 'bus cycling'

I wanted to let you know how much I appreciated Anne Wiskerchen's article, "The power of a simple choice," which
was published in a recent issue of Horizons magazine (Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2007). It appears that the French are leading the way with the concept of "bus cycling."

Although I don't consider Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to be a bike-friendly town, I do believe it would be extremely beneficial if we had a similar bus cycling program here. There's something to be said for "safety in numbers," which might help reduce the number of area accidents involving those on bicycles.

I also wanted to thank you for introducing Horizons online. Although I am from the old school and prefer reading things in print, it is nice to know that I have an opportunity to read additional articles online. For example, the article mentioned above directed readers to an online article, "Going green is easier than you think." This article contained some helpful links to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Web site, including steps for taking positive action at home and at work. These are great ideas for ways to protect our environment. Keep up the good work.

Charles R. Crawley
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Inspired by Kent Statler profile

I am writing to thank you for the article in Horizons online about Rockwell Collins Services Executive Vice President Kent Statler.

I worked in Maintenance Operations when Kent was the vice president and observed many of the things that were captured so well in the story. It is so good to have leadership that we can look up to, admire and respect. I enjoyed reading the entire article. I especially enjoyed learning about his growing up on a farm and how he has handled work and family life.

I have shared this story with members of my family as an encouragement/example to them. After my son-in-law read the story, he said it was "very inspiring."

Thanks again for the great story.

Ginny Bulman
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Enjoying more than the corporate side

I am writing to thank you for the nice article in Horizons online about Kent Statler, the executive vice president of Rockwell Collins Services. It is nice to see more than just the corporate side of our leaders. Thank you.

Pavel Cherednichenko
Binghamton, New York

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