Volunteers are the lifeblood of every community. In small towns like ours, there is an especially visible presence, as so many people of all ages dedicate their spare time to help others. Men and women, as well as youth, pitch in to help and sometimes dedicate even more time and[Read More…]
Opinion
Kaye’s Corner: New playground equipment
The new playground equipment at the School Admin building is nearly ready for use. Thanks to the hard work of the local Lions Club and other benefactors, the new swings and slides will soon replace the defunct equipment. The former playground stuff did not pass inspection and was deemed unsafe[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Blessed are the peacemakers
“I’m so tired of all the conflict and division.” “Why can’t people be nice and get along?” “Can we stop with all the drama already?” I hear these statements (and have said them myself) with increasing frequency. I think most of us are “conflict-avoidant” by nature. It’s part of the[Read More…]
You may not have a Mayflower ancestor, but chances are, your ancestors stepped off a boat to get here
Which leads into a very popular subject, “How do I find my family in Ellis Island records? I heard they changed their names there!” A popular misconception is that all immigrants sailed by the Statue of Liberty to get to America. The second misconception is that Port Authorities anglicized names[Read More…]
Letter: Moyer all about ‘I, me and my’ not ‘YOU’
Dear Editor: After reviewing the Gary Moyer Recall Ballot online, I came across some issues I must address concerning his statement: First: Moyer states “They are not concerned with the cost of the election or the impact on the stability of our county.” Why was it that in 1987, it[Read More…]
Letter: Old Timers future plans
Dear Editor: The organizational meeting originally planned for April 20 has been postponed until April 27, Wednesday at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held Wednesday April 27, at 6 p.m. at the White River Museum meeting center, (old mortuary room). Please plan to attend if you can provide input[Read More…]
Letter: Find the blessings
Dear Editor: I’m not a person that likes to be in the eyes of the public, but felt the need to express my thoughts on hate, contempt and anger, especially in this current state of our world and within our county. Yes, I’m a believer in God, although I may[Read More…]
Letter: Vote wisely
Dear Editor: It’s time to decide if Gary Moyer will remain in office for the remainder of his term, or be replaced by someone who will work towards what’s bet for Rio Blanco County. As in any election people should research articles, accusations, evidence, witnesses, etc. to decide who is[Read More…]
The value of apprenticeships
“You want me to show you how I do this?” I was often asked by a wide variety of residents over the years, after I expressed an interest in their needlework or leather project. I begged off almost as often, as I had usually made an unsuccessful attempt to learn[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Canyon Pintado
Here’s a nearby outing you might enjoy – Canyon Pintado just south of Rangely. This a preserved, historic district that includes “rock art” created many years ago by Native Americans and others recording some of their history and beliefs. The term “rock art” means human made markings on natural stone.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Death and taxes
If you haven’t filed your 2021 taxes yet, you have until Monday, April 18 this year, instead of the usual April 15 deadline, thanks to a locally recognized public holiday — Emancipation Day — in the District of Columbia that has IRS offices closed on Friday. The D.C. Compensated Emancipation[Read More…]
Letter: Should RBC commissioners continue huge deficit overspending?
Dear Editor: Did you know that our county has a trust fund? It’s called the CCTIF, and is a sizable pot of money for Rio Blanco County created years ago, by foresighted and honest county leaders. Wisely, they put specific guidelines in place to ensure that publicly funded groups (schools,[Read More…]
