Sally McGuire’s letter begged this response. I’ve known Karen Hess for many years. She is a hard-working, intelligent businesswoman who has done much for that part of the local economy created by the visitor industry. She and husband “Duck,” my friend of more than 40 years, started River Adventures from virtually nothing to what it is today. It’s easy for some, who’ve contributed little or nothing to the betterment of this community, who’ve never had…