Opinion

Thanks for the business banners

Dear Editor: I would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in purchasing and installing the county fair banners: White River Electric Assn., Meeker General Mercantile and Meeker Lodging Tax Board. Your generous donations and help are greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Pete Kiser Meeker

Letter to the Editor: Rangely pool closed

Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to inform Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District residents that the swimming pool at the Recreation Center will be closed starting Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, and will reopen Monday, Aug. 22, 2011.

Letter to the Editor: Higher taxes on oil

Dear Editor: The administration and too many members of Congress still want to levy higher taxes on oil and natural gas producers, a policy that would not only discourage investment and kill job creation, but also weaken our energy security and national defense.

Up and down el Rio Blanco: Peace

Our community got a double dose of sad news Saturday last with the passing of Kris Borchard and Jeb Berthelson. It is my hope we can all find the peace I believe Kris and Jeb now have.

Letter: Thank you everyone

We would like to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, food and your thoughts and prayers at our time of sorrow. Also a special thanks to everyone who helped at the service.