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To the editor: Regarding the upcoming primary election, I do not know or question the abilities of all the candidates for county commissioner; however, for the preceding three years I have had the opportunity to see Rod Runyon in various positions of action on behalf of the citizens and veterans of Wasco County and have not found him lacking in integrity or ability.

I would like to respond to Joy H. von Buschow and her letter entitled "Big Enough" (Dec. 19). She made the following statement: "I also want to remind everyone, Wal-Mart will not be buying and selling produce and fruit from our local farmers and orchardists." I wonder where she got this information because it is absolutely incorrect. Point of fact: we are currently packing local orchardists' fruit for Wal-Mart.