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.”
Tag: Opinion
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…]
Letter: Summer Reading Carnival was success
Rangely Regional Library held their annual Summer Reading Carnival on Aug. 10. The attendance was overwhelming! Approximately 200 children and parents attended. The youngsters were treated to pony rides, cotton candy, musical chairs, balloon tying, bingo, duck ring toss, octopus ring toss, air pinball, milk jug toss, face painting, limbo,[Read More…]
Letter: Sign on truck isn’t harming anyone
Where in the world is Barney Fife when you need him? (God rest his soul.) I went downtown the other day and who did I see but Harry Watt. With all the firepower in Rio Blanco County and Meeker, surely one of them could find Harry and put him in[Read More…]
Letter: Ballot measures would harm county
I have concerns with Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101 on the Nov. 2 ballot. Proponents state these proposals would help citizens control the size of government, but I see them negating the outcomes of our local elections and reducing local control.
Pair of county golfers hope to make game a career
Golf in northwest Colorado — at least for the season — will be coming to an end soon. But for two golfers from Rio Blanco County, the sport is more than a seasonal game. It will hopefully be a career.
Letter: Rock crawlers say thanks for the help
The Rangely Rock Crawling Club would like to thank the following for their donations or services. Our event would not be possible without all of you! Rangely Auto Parts, Duco Well Service, W.C. Striegel’s, Stewart Welding, The Perforators, Silver Sage RV and Mobile Home Park, Bolton Construction, Air Gas, Swallow[Read More…]
