July 8, 2004



Pam North
P.O. Box 343
Pinecliffe, CO  80471
(303) 642-3162

Lora Rambo
The Mountain Ear
Nederland, CO  80466

Dear Laura:

I am responding to your recent newspaper advertisement for staff for
the Mountain Ear. I need a full-time position or could write
freelance.

I have excellent writing and proof-reading skills.  I have been
writing on a weekly basis for the Gilpin Gazette-Crusader for over
five years, having responsibility for at least one major article and a
cooking column in each issue.  I also have written many press releases
for various subjects.  I am attaching some of my previous articles to
this letter.  I had an article published in the Mountain Ear - in the
February 25, 1999 issue, page 7, I believe.

I have effectively publicized and merchandised a large wildlife
rehabilitation organization, and have written advertising copy for a
television station in Texas.

I have an extensive creative background, having won an art scholarship
and several awards for my art, sculpture and photography.  I have
designed a county flag and several logos for various organizations,
events and businesses, and I have some experience in layouts.

My career field in most recent years has been real property appraisal,
but encompassed within the duties of that job were many aspects that
would have relevance to the position you are advertising.  I have
extensive successful experience in dealing with people; providing
outstanding customer service is something on which I place great
importance and take pride in offering.  Organization, attention to
detail and accurate record-keeping have been inherent in my
profession; I leave an excellent paper trail.  I am very motivated to
perform, and take reponsibility seriously.  As my previous jobs were
often very complex, I am comfortable with multi-tasking, meeting
deadlines and working well under pressure. I have good computer
skills, and am familiar with Wordperfect and Lotus.  I own my own
computer, and presently work in Linux, but am familiar with Microsoft
Windows as well.

Prior to my career in property appraisal, I accumulated several years
of work experience in retail sales, public relations, publicity,
management, and light bookkeeping - all of which seem to be helpful in
many jobs.

I am most willing to come in for an interview, so please feel free to
call me at the number above.  It is my hope that you will give serious
consideration to my qualifications and desire to work for your
newspaper. 

Thank you for your attention and consideration.


Sincerely,


Pam North