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…]
Opinion
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.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Vote
Ballots have been mailed to registered voters in Rio Blanco County and I encourage everyone to please vote.
Letter to the Editor: Obama obsessed with oil company taxes
Dear Editor: On Fortune magazine’s recent list of the most profitable companies in 2010, Exxon’s profit as a percent of revenues was 8.6 percent. By sharp contrast, Coca-Cola’s was 34 percent. Google’s was 29 percent.
Meeker Locals
Snow? Already? Yep, combined with some pretty chilly weather, too. Good hunting weather, hopefully, as locals and visitors alike head for the hills.
Letter to the Editor: Proposition seeks to save our schools
Dear Editor: Two weeks ago the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget announced that the state will need to cut $200-$500 million from its fiscal year 2012-2013 budget.
Loose Ends: Weather unwise
What should I pack?” asked a first-time visitor to the White River valley. This question is often asked as if there is a definitive answer. No one understands when most people respond with a vague answer that indicates even year-round residents don’t have a clue.