Letters to the editor Note: We encourage members of the community to contribute their opinions to ReadersViews. To send letter using our online form click here. Letters are the opinions of the individual writers. The opinions voiced in letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Columbia County News-Times, its management or its publisher. It's 'inappropriate' to charge admission to events at public places Editor: My wife and I have been residents of Columbia County for more than 25 years. We have enjoyed the many benefits this county has to offer and are proud to claim residence here. Adding to debt burden with more public health care is 'insanity' A few weeks ago, Dick Donnelly wrote about a difficult personal situation (the death of his wife) that was eased somewhat by the $800,000 medical bills being taken care of by his "two government plans, Medicare and Tricare" (letter, Sept. 27, "'Public option' for health insurance would force 'realistic' fees"). Emergency vet provided 'excellent' care when puppy was injured Editor: Until adopting a rescue puppy recently, I had no idea of the quality of animal emergency care here in Augusta. I would very much like to share the events following an unfortunate accident one evening resulting in an injured rear leg for this sweet puppy.