Sometimes the words “politically correct” can mislead people. To be “politically correct” about calling the Meeker Massacre the Meeker Incident is a very good example. There have been suggestions in the paper that the people of Meeker should change the name.
Opinion
Letter: H1N1 flu treatment depends on testing
My name is Mickie O’Neal. My son, 29 years young, recently passed away after five months from the first onset of the swine flu.
Letter: Episcopal vestry against downtown center
St. James Episcopal Church, built in 1889, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The vestry of St. James has resolved to write a letter in opposition to the proposed justice center on the existing Meeker Elementary School site.
Letter: Salters bid farewell to Rangely, humanitarian work ahead
It is with joy and regret that we, Debra and Wallace Salter, M.D.s, announce the closing of Columbine Medical Associates as of Oct. 15. We have been offered the opportunity to participate in some humanitarian work and plan to also continue our efforts in Sao Tome, for which we were[Read More…]
Long-time Rangely superintendent to get memorial
Books were a big part of Bob Mullen’s life, both professionally and personally. So, it’s only fitting that a sculpture — in Mullen’s memory — will be installed in front of the Rangely Regional Library.
Letter: Rangely Rock Crawlers thank their supporters
The Rangely Rock Crawlers would like to thank the following companies for their support and donations we received for the event:
Letter: Thanks for donations to Rangely Museum
We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped with this the Rangely Museum’s roof project. We are overwhelmed with the support you all have shown.
Letter to the Editor: No name-calling among protestors
I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Michelle Hale’s letter to the editor. Ms. Hale, I am one of those parents you have accused of being a racist. I can assure you my reasons for keeping my children out of the address had nothing to do with[Read More…]
Letter: Colorado West thanks HRC for grant money
The staff at Colorado West Regional Mental Health in Meeker would like to thank the Human Resource Council for its grant assistance this past year.
Letter: Liberal opinions belong elsewhere
I am very much in agreement with Brandy Giao that Michelle Hale has been getting way too much ink in the Herald Times. Her liberal opinions would be much better served on the Huffington Post or Daily Kos.
Letter: Claims of racism are nonsense
This letter is in response to Michelle Hale’s opinion on Sept. 17. With all due respect ma’am, how dare you play the race card.
Powwow offers chance for ‘both sides’ to come together
This weekend’s Smoking River Pow Wow will be a homecoming of sorts. “I think it’s good to come together as a people who once lived there and the people who live there now,” said Jonas Grant, a descendant of the Utes who were here at the time of the Meeker[Read More…]
