Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the “unbelievable news story” written about by Harold Tymes. I have nothing but praise for the county commissioners in Florida who removed fluoride from their drinking water.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Water conservancy disconnect?
Dear Editor: The Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District’s goal: Protect water in the White River Basin for agriculture, communities, recreation, wildlife, industry, etc., within the district.
Letter to the Editor: 3/50 project needs local support
Dear Editor: The 3/50 project that Meeker retailers are involved in needs our support if they are to continue serving our community successfully. I moved to Meeker about a year ago and I have experienced super service at many locally owned establishments.
Meeker Locals
Even the Amish people are having a hard time getting along with each other in our national atmosphere of meanness and griping and complaining. In Ohio, a 66-year-old man and two of his sons were arrested last week for hair-cutting attacks.
Loose Ends: The most important civic duty
There are a lot of references to doing one’s civic duty throughout the year. Making a change in the community involves more than signing up to help a local organization or two. It means taking time on Election Day to vote.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Compassion
A rollover accident claimed the lives of three men last week. Of course there are lessons to be learned and the first one I personally will work on is compassion. One never knows when a tragic accident will take the life of a loved one. Writing from experience, I’m thankful[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Kunkel family expresses thanks
Dear Editor: We, all, of Paul Kunkel’s family would like to publicly thank the remarkable staff members of the Walbridge Wing and Pioneers Hospital.
Letter to the Editor: Anti-American funeral picketers
Dear Editor: The recent Supreme Court decision upholding the First Amendment right of the Westboro Baptist Church, Topeka, Kan., to picket at the funerals of military personnel was a victory for our Constitutional rights but a defeat for morality in this country.
How’s RBC spending your tax dollars?
RBC I If you are interested in the answer to that question, this is the best time of the year to look into it – while next year’s financial plan is being formulated.
Meeker Locals
There’s a holiday this week. Sunday is Mother-In-Law Day. Give the lady a call! If you haven’t already been deluged with breast cancer awareness information, October is breast cancer awareness month. If you are a woman 40 years of age or older, don’t forget to schedule your annual mammogram.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from author
Dear Editor: We would like to extend a special thanks to all the people that supported Danny’s book signing at Avis’ Village Floral on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011.
Loose Ends: Neighboring makes a difference
Rural community life is dependent on the bond between community members. No matter what is going on politically or economically, people do reach out and make a difference in the lives of their fellow residents.
