Be a coach … I don’t think so. As the wife of a coach for many years and the mother of a coach for quite a few, I have about seen and heard it all. The one thing I have learned for sure is that the people in the stands[Read More…]
Letters To The Editor
Letter: Water storage issues have been studied
According to last week’s Herald Times, the Yellow Jacket Water Conservation District members met with district taxpayers to discuss water storage for uses such as oil shale development.
Letter: Citing her health, Borchard decides not to seek re-election to PMC board
Dear Editor, As you know, I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I am now engaged in the battle of my life, a battle I will fight to win with the prayers and support of my family and friends. Under these circumstances, I want to focus my energy on my health[Read More…]
Coach has made a difference in her life
Being 19 years old, I have already had the joy of experiencing some of the greatest moments in my life. Many of these memories involved family, friends and the many adventures we shared together. However, along with the good memories there are always times in which you remember failing, or[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for serving
I wanted to take a moment and thank Ann Brady and Dan Eddy for their service to the town of Rangely. Over the years of their tenure on the council and as mayor, the town enjoyed new housing development on La Mesa, Ridgeview, Dragon Wash and West Main.
Letter: A missed opportunity
After attending the public meeting of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District on April 17, I came away feeling the board of directors missed great opportunities. They missed an opportunity to listen, take notes and to understand the concerns of landowners.
Letter: Thank you, Rangely
I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you. To Dr. Cameron and her team. Bernie Rice (you know what you mean to me), the ambulance crew, officers, Melody, Frank Huitt (you are an awesome person). To the pallbearers: Chris Dyess, Jeff LeBleu, Jerry LeBleu Jr., Randy Stewart,[Read More…]
Letter: Student: A bad idea
I have been to many schools in the past around the country and Rangely High school is by far the worst school I’ve been to … teaching is horrible, student behavior is even worst.
Letter: Taxes fund services
As directed by state law, the county assessor is responsible for valuing all property in the county. During intervening years, only property owners who have a valuation change will receive a Notice of Valuation from the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s office.
Letter: Town needs hospital
I recently received my mail-in voting ballot for the Rangely District Hospital and have carefully considered my obligation to return the ballot in favor of building the new hospital. Many people, particularly with the current economy, might be questioning the added taxes that this will result in, and this is[Read More…]
Letter: Respond to survey
In cooperation with the Rangely School District, Northwest Colorado Council for Children and Families and Giant Step Preschool and Child Care Center, if you are the parent of children ages preschool through fifth grade in Rangely, please complete the Rangely Needs Assessment survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GQTG6Q8.
Letter: Schools’ job to teach
In response to the letter printed on April 8 regarding the four-day school week, I would remind the readers that it is the job of the schools to educate, not to provide daycare, parenting services and a moral compass. Remember that the family is the backbone of our society, and[Read More…]