When our property valuation by the county was received last year I wasn’t overly concerned that the value of our place was increased by 45 percent.
Tag: Opinion
Letter: Small-town caring shines through again
Once again tragedy has struck this small town we call home. Seems like all we hear or pay attention to are the problems, arguments and disagreements that are the latest topics of conversation in the coffee shops and in the paper.
Letter: You get the Congress that you vote for
James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, 1877: “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.
Letter: Some thoughts on a four-day school week
I am writing in hopes that you will publish my thoughts on the school district’s proposal to change to a four-day week.
Letter: Angels & Outlaws owner says thanks
Thank you to the town of Meeker and its great citizens. Since October 1990, when I first saw the town of Meeker and the surrounding area, myself and my family have been blessed with many great memories and friends. From day one, I felt like I belonged here.
Watson: Haiti faced crushing poverty before earthquake
J.D. “Doc” Watson has seen the extreme impoverishment of Haiti firsthand. And that was before the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. “I see the pictures on the news … and having just been there, I can picture all of this,” said Watson, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Meeker.
Rector: Political maverick loves local government
Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]
Letter: The Bakery owners say thanks to Meeker
Thank you to the town of Meeker and all of our friends for all of the support of over the years and for your cards and letters.
Obituary: Mary Ann Flynn
Mary Ann Flynn of Rangely died Dec. 30, 2009, at Rangely District Hospital. She was 66.
Letter: Ecology program thanks local sponsors
Students and staff of the Meeker International Ecology Program at Meeker High School would like to thank Williams Field Services Group, Williams Production RMT Company, The Fairfield Trust,
Letter: Scholarship recipient appreciates support
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Meeker who have supported the “Grow Your Own” program through Pioneers Medical Center for scholarships for people either continuing their education or starting into the health field careers.
Meeker’s Toni Simmons relieved to be cancer-free
Toni Simmons is ready to get her life back. Toni recently received the news she has been waiting for — she is cancer free. “It was like the whole world was lifted off my shoulders,” Toni said. “Stress went right out the door.” Now she’s ready to get on with[Read More…]
