I’m not going to tell you how to vote when it comes to the two local school bond initiatives that will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 general election.
Opinion
Letters to the Editor: October 9, 2008
Looking Back: Golden Rule days, Pt. 2
Stories from the one room schoolhouses still abound in this area, and so the “when I was a youngster” tales passed down from grandparents are dramatic and vivid.
Please, teacher, don’t call my name
I made a trip to Trappers Lake last week. It was only my second time to visit the area. I was even more impressed this time. To begin with, the drive was beautiful. The leaves are definitely turning. And the weather couldn’t have been better.
Letters to the Editor: October 2, 2008
Looking Back: Closer than you think
Anyone who moves here from somewhere else often resorts to trying to describe the long distances between towns but comes up empty handed.
Election 2008 a big one … in many ways
My son turned 18 earlier this month, which means he will get to vote in November. He’s excited to cast his ballot in the general election. Voting, especially for the first time, is a big deal.
Letters to the Editor: September 25, 2008
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Letters to the Editor: September 18, 2008
Dear Editor,
Looking Back: Cowboy credo
Every so often, you’ll find yourself in a conversation with someone who remembers the life of the working cowboy. The common theme is usually built around the strength of character, about how a man’s word was more important than his signature on a piece of paper.
Contemplating meeting with a mountain lion concerns me … I’m not lyin’ either
A couple of weeks ago, I pulled my Jeep onto Third Street in Meeker about 11:30 at night, and right in front of me was a good-sized deer, taking its sweet time crossing the road. I’ve heard it’s not unusual to see deer in town, but for a guy from[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: September 18, 2008
Dear Editor,