Jesper Jonsson makes his living with his hands. So when he almost lost a finger in a log-splitting accident in January, it threatened not only his career, but his livelihood. Jesper, a chef with an international reputation, owns and operates The Bistro restaurant in Meeker with his wife, San.
Opinion
Letter: Deputy district attorney says goodbye
I very much want to thank the people of Rio Blanco County for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your deputy district attorney for the past year. This is a wonderful community, and it has been both an honor and a pleasure to assist in the team effort[Read More…]
Letter: Herald Times example of community paper
As a lifelong journalist, I appreciate Jeff Burkhead’s self-revealing column on himself. Beneath the juicy personal information in which he accepts his consequences for the mistake of a lifetime, is the philosophy and goal of every community newspaper. He’ll serve this community with dignity and honor.
Letter: Ritter should oppose greenhouse gas limits
While governors from 18 U.S. states spent last Wednesday urging Congress to nix the EPA’s “harmful” regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, Gov. Bill Ritter chose to stand idly by.
Letter: Health care bill will bankrupt America
Our government is not listening to us and has not been listening for some time. Those in power seem to believe they know what is best for us whether we like it or not. Our tax dollars are thrown around like there is a never-ending supply. They don’t know or[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely needs up-to-date health care
I would like to take a few minutes to relate the happenings of Dave’s accident on the morning of Feb. 19. The first thing I want to make clear is that this is not a political statement, but just a statement of fact.
Letter: Sheriff’s office should take over grade school
In reference to the controversy over what to do with the building when the school moves, it is the perfect solution to the needs of the county. The elementary school is the same decor as the courthouse, is large enough to house the entire RBC Sheriff’s Office, and it should[Read More…]
Letter: Teams represent our community as well
I would like to say how much I enjoyed the games at the district basketball tournament. However, I was very disappointed in the sportsmanship of the Meeker boys’ team and coach when they wouldn’t stay in the gym to accept the second-place trophy.
Letter: Mental illness needs to be understood
Although advancements in the diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of mental illnesses in the world have been beneficial to the growth of our society, it still is perhaps one of the least understood problems we face. Oftentimes, mental illness is considered just someone’s lack of personal discipline, and therefore deemed to[Read More…]
Letter: Reader appreciates free obituary policy
I’ve wanted to send a huge thank-you to the newspaper for allowing the obituaries to be free. At such a difficult time, it was nice and reassuring to not have to pay an extra fee to let people know of our loss.
Letter: Loyann Hayes says thanks for prayers
I want to thank you all for your cards and prayers. Jerry is stable and starting to improve. He is at Trillium Specialty Hospital — East Valley, 215 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206. Thank you, the Hayes family.
Letter: Keep Kacey Pozorski in your prayers
I am sure most know what is going on with my granddaughter Kacey. She has been diagnosed with a rare form of tumor. She is an amazing, strong-willed, confident and beautiful red-head.
