I am writing in response to the “Oversight on School Site” article. You know there comes a time when people need to step back and just say “thank you.” Many people have worked very hard, like Mary Strang and Jason Hightower. What a wonderful new addition to the community. We[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Letter: Is Bush to blame for all our problems?
This is in response to Ms. Hale’s letter from last week. I’ve made it short and simple so people won’t get bored. I have three questions for you, Ms. Hale: 1. When did the Democrats take back the power in Washington, D.C.?
Justin Jacob completes full circle at Denver hospital
Two years ago, Justin Jacob was a patient at Craig Hospital in Denver. Now, he’s doing a clinical rotation at the same hospital. Talk about coming full circle.
Letter: Voters must never forget the past
About 400 years ago, the pilgrims came to this country in search of the freedom to practice Christianity and to worship the God of Scripture as they pleased. They sought to found a society based on biblical principles, one where the civil government would guarantee their right to worship.
Letter: Bush Administration policies are problem
Here are some simple facts from 2000 to 2009. What we are seeing today is because of policies that were in place. There are attacks toward the current administration, but you need to all remember this is due to policy that was in place. What we are seeing and going[Read More…]
Opinion: Memories of Gene Scritchfield live on two years later
It’s been almost two years since Gene Scritchfield died. His memory, however, lives on. And it always will. As someone wrote to Gene’s wife, Ann Marie, after his death, “Gene’s presence will be felt in those mountains forever.”
Awareness of domestic violence is a year-round effort
Officially, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For Sandy McKelvey and other volunteers who are involved with Rangely Victim Services, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is every month. Making people aware of domestic violence — and that help is available — is an ongoing, year-round effort.
Alaska hunting trip photo in poor taste
I wanted to make a comment about the picture and the short article you had in your paper about Steve Kraft and his caribou hunting trip. Because of some of Mr. Kraft’s decisions concerning school budget cuts and among other decisions he has made, there are a lot of good[Read More…]
Completion of new church means demolition of old
As the finishing touches are being put on the new United Methodist Church in Meeker, the church’s 100-plus-year-old sanctuary will soon be torn down. Despite efforts to find a new home for the old church, there were no takers.
Letter: Local gas, fuel prices among state’s highest
Is it just me or does anyone care that over the past few months Meeker has been privileged to some of the highest fuel and gas prices in our state. The cowboy show and ministry causes me to travel many miles around our state and I can’t believe what we[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to Officer Mike Washburn
As an EMT and a citizen of Meeker, I would like to send a special “thank you” to Mike Washburn for all the times he goes above and beyond the call of duty. When Mike is on duty and available, he always answers an EMS/fire page with the stopping of[Read More…]
Letter: Balloga family says thanks for support
Cindy and I have been awed at the number of people who have voiced their worries and prayers regarding our Marine’s safety while he was in Iraq. We have been touched at the number of people who have stopped him on the street, shaken his hand and thanked him for[Read More…]
