Dear Editor: It was interesting to me that Dolly Viscardi, in her column a couple of weeks ago, used my Uncle Roy (LaRoy) Purdy to reinforce an argument for changing the name of the Meeker Massacre Pageant to the Meeker Pageant. Needless to say, I knew Roy Purdy very well.
Opinion
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Show time!
The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.
Loose Ends: Steers tried to skedaddle before sale
Will you come see me show my sheep at the fair this summer?” asked one of my younger friends earlier this year.
Meeker Locals
B y the time you read this, the U.S. may be on the verge of defaulting on its loans. But we’ll have NFL football this fall!
Making the case that Medicaid works
RBC I You never know what obstacles life is going to put in front of you. When I was 25, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Before I turned 30, I was using a wheelchair.
Letter to the Editor: Block Iran on the Arabian peninsula
Dear Editor: The Iraqi Shiites have increased their attacks on American troops in Iraq. June saw 14 U.S. soldiers killed, which is the highest death toll since 2008.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco
In my humble opinion, women are God’s greatest creation. I believe this to be true for many reasons, with the ability to create life being at the top of the list.I’m blessed to be surrounded by God’s greatest creation: my mom, my sisters, my wife, my daughters, granddaughter, nieces and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor:Exchange students need host families in Rangely area
Dear Editor: International high school exchange students are coming to study in the Rangely area during the 2011-12 school year.
Letter to the Editor: Parents urged to review children’s immunization records
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment would like to remind parents to be sure and review their children’s immunization records before the upcoming school year.
Letter to the Editor: Host families needed for foreign exchange students in Meeker
Dear Editor: Academic Year in America (AYA) is looking for Meeker families to host high school exchange students from all over the world this August.
Letter to the Editor: Girl Scouts say thanks
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who helped make our trip to South Dakota possible: Napa, Giovanni’s, Professional Touch, Urie Trucking, Dan and Same Bartling, Sweetbriar, Rangely District Hospital and Mr. Mark.
Letter to the Editor: “Green Machine” destroying economy?
Dear Editor: An Englishman, Lord Christopher Monckton, tells us, “The Green Machine – the extreme environmentalist political lobby – is destroying your American economy right before our eyes.”
