I want to give credit for “The Pledge of Allegiance” in pre-school and in my day, kindergarten, to the teachers who are the ones that have taught this patriotic act in years past and present. The VFW has been involved since 1945. Our community is very patriotic and our schools[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Letter: Theos remembers sheep trailing days
When I read the article on the front page of the Herald Times, written by my granddaughter, Morgan M. Neilson, we were still trailing our sheep and I started thinking about trailing sheep during my lifetime, which at present is 90 years. Years and years ago, what is now Highway[Read More…]
Letter: Preschool says thanks to hayride volunteers
The Meeker Preschool would like to thank Al and Mona Avey, Ann Marie Scritchfield, Todd and Cathryn Ryals, Alan Nielsen, Coley Turner, Bill Jordan and Stan Garcia for helping with the hayride.
Letter: Radino Center thanks 4-H club members
The seniors at the Radino Nutrition site want to thank the Rangely 4-H Club for the great Christmas decorations put in place for us at the Radino. The outside of the building and the grounds really bring the holiday spirit to all who see them.
Letter: After-prom activity seeking donations
We can’t believe it! Another year has passed and the time has come for Rowdy Worm. Rowdy Worm is an all-night activity that takes place each year immediately following prom in April 2011. It is structured and hosted by our RHS Student Council, an organization that is not funded by[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco: It’s going to be a white Christmas
Are you ready for Christmas? Thank God for my wife. I always look at her before I answer that question and so far she hasn’t given me the OK, so we are still not ready for Christmas but we still have two days, if I include today.
Letter: Make sure access to mailbox is clear
Winter storms and cold, snow and ice are here, making it more challenging for letter carriers to deliver your mail. We’re in your neighborhood six days a week in every kind of weather. When snow stacks up, it’s an extra challenge. We’re up to it but we could use your[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco: We all make mistakes …
A few years ago, I don’t remember how many or what time of day or night it was, but I was surfing channels when I came across a man speaking. I don’t remember his name, who he was associated with, what or if he was selling something. I like using[Read More…]
Letter: U.S. must remain strong militarily
The Obama administration is contemplating major reductions in the Defense Department budget to help cut into the huge deficits incurred by the President and his Washington cronies. They plan on reducing our conventional military forces and increasing special operations units to combat the terrorist threats around the world.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: There’s always something to do
How many parents have heard their kids say, “There’s nothing to do here.” Growing up in Meeker, I admit those words came out of my mouth but not very often. It’s not true and one can easily be called on it. I know better than to say it to my[Read More…]
Letter: South Fork bridge makes no sense
The plans for a new bridge over the South Fork four miles below where the road ends at the South Fork Campground are being finalized in preparation for construction next summer. Since Federal money is paying for part of the cost, Federal standards must be followed.
Letter: Eighth-graders say thanks for the paint
Thank you very much for donating the paint so that we could paint the “M” at homecoming. We have had lots of compliments on it.
