To the editor: It was a bittersweet moment for me when Governor Kitzhaber announced his decision to choose Karen Ostrye as our new Circuit Court Judge. I had been Karen’s legal assistant for more than 11 years and the decision meant she would be leaving our office.

To the editor: I am writing to add my endorsement of Judge Karen Ostrye as Circuit Court Judge.

To the editor: Governor Kitzhaber gave an inspired speech at the recent Oregon League of Conservation Voters dinner.

In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, I was fortunate enough to work as environmental engineer for the Oregon DEQ. It was a time when the DEQ better understood its mission to protect the public.