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…]
Tag: Letter to the Editor
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.
Letter: Praise for Peggy Rector’s leadership
Really enjoyed your recent write-up on Peggy Rector’s involvement in local government. I was serving as a Routt County Commissioner from the time Peg came in until the tragic accident.
Letter: Superintendent lists debt-cutting goals
As Rangely School District patrons know, the economy is not good. The most extraordinary economic recession since the Great Depression is taking a toll on families, companies, non-profits and our school district.
Letter: Message of farm safety important
Rio Blanco Farm Bureau strongly promotes safety on our farms and ranches. Unfortunately, agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries and children are too often hurt or even killed while playing or working on farms.
Letter: Martins express ‘heartfelt gratitude’
The Martin family would like to convey our deepest, heartfelt gratitude to the community of Meeker. We have been affectionately overwhelmed by the amount of concern and support shown us since Stone’s tragic passing and during the difficulties our family now faces.
Letter: WREA wants feedback from its members
White River Electric Association (WREA) was pleased to receive the recent letter and other inquires about the new WREA substation. It is important to begin this dialogue by clearly communicating to all of our member consumers that WREA values all comments and questions regarding our company and our operations. The[Read More…]
Letter: Blagg family says thanks to Meeker
Once again, you will be reading of the incredible acts of kindness shown by a small community during a very difficult time for another community member. I guess we all think our little town is a bit more “special” when it comes to these types of situations.
Letter: CDOT priorities don’t seem to make sense
How ironic! Rio Blanco was recently denied $9 million of impact funds for improvements to County Road 5, the Piceance Creek road that is the only all-weather public road providing access to two major natural gas refineries and the dozens of gas wells in the Piceance Basin.
Letter: Rangely Cub Scouts had high-flying time
The Rangely Cub Scouts Packs 189 and 191 wish to thank the Rangely Airport for our recent tour of the facility.