To the Editor:

While perusing the the sports section of the UDJ the other day, it occurred to me there are a number of quality offerings to be found there.  David Taxis provides good reporting in the areas one would expect to see, and does a great job presenting lesser known stories, and historical perspectives. Don Moir has been a great catch, faithfully reporting on the local fishing conditions. Our neighbor in Lake County, Terry Knight, has a long history of providing useful and interesting information on hunting, fishing and other outdoor topics.  Finally, Kerry Crowley of the San Jose Mercury News is one of the best next-generation sports writers around, and does a great job of covering the San Francisco Giants. So, during a time when there is so much to complain about, I thought I would throw some light on some good writing, which I have been thoroughly enjoying.

-Norm Thurston, Ukiah