“Leadership means you communicate. It means you believe in transparency and the rule of law.” – Nancy Mace On May 6 we will have local elections for three special district boards in Meeker: the hospital, the recreation district, and the fire district. There are multiple candidates running for a handful[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 20th, 2025
Candidacy announcement Dear Editor: I would like to announce my decision to run for a seat on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors. I believe Pioneers has great potential to provide extensive patient care in a number of different areas and I would like to have the opportunity to be[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – You can only play the hand you’re dealt — play it well
“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.” – Jack London There are a lot of things no one warns you about when you’re young and innocent. Death, sickness, taxes, man’s inhumanity to man… chin hairs. The list is endless. We’re really[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 13th, 2025
More on the hospital board Dear Editor: Thank you for covering and publishing the transparently written article “Community members seek answers from hospital board,” by Jared Henderson, in your newspaper last week. My wife and I love our community, Pioneers Medical Center and its providers but we have concerns with[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Let the sunshine in
“…transparency is not up to the whim or grace of public officials. Instead, it is an enforceable right.” – Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General We’re 10 days from Colorado Sunshine Law Week (March 16-22), part of a national celebration and recognition of open government, open records, and transparency. “Approved[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 6th, 2025
Concerns about PMC Board meeting conduct Dear Editor: I am writing to express my concern regarding the conduct displayed during the PMC board meeting on Feb. 25, 2025. This community is often reminded to get involved, attend board meetings, ask questions and voice concerns when they have them. However, when[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Show up, don’t gossip
Gossip is definitely a big problem in any small town, but hearing about a sudden change in someone else’s life from a close friend or family about another friend doesn’t feel like gossip. After all, the questions about what actually happened are to be expected. Unfortunately, the vicious rumors based[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – The new addiction?
I watched the 2006 film “Idiocracy” again for the umpteenth time last week. (Note: it’s not a suitable flick for those who are sensitive to crass, bawdy humor. Consider yourselves warned.) Raunchy humor aside, it’s a horrifying depiction of what happens to humanity when they allow themselves to be dumbed down[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 27th, 2025
Thank you,Federal employees Dear Editor: Amidst the turmoil created by Trump and Musk to fire many federal employees and dispense with entire agencies, I stand by our federal employees including our sons. Our federal employees serve our country in so many ways from managing social security to maintaining our national[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Trust the process
“Life is not what it’s supposed to be—it’s what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.” ― Virginia Satir For the last few days the phrase “trust the process” has appeared with such frequency I can’t ignore it. Maybe it’s the message we all[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 20th, 2025
Addressing the growing drug use concerns in our schools Dear Editor: As discussions around marijuana legalization unfold in states like Colorado, it’s essential to focus on the pressing issues we face in middle and high schools regarding drug access and consumption among our youth. While many adults may responsibly use[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: What makes a leader great?
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” ― Lao Tzu (Tao Te Ching) I’m taking a class on leadership, ethics and social responsibility this semester. Several weeks into class discussions and textbook readings[Read More…]
