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Tag: Opinion
Letter: Walbridge Wing glad to be remembered
The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Committee has always made sure that the residents of Walbridge Wing have a pass to the trials. They take extra special care to make sure we are comfortable and have everything we need while we are there. We are blessed to have such a thoughtful[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for help after vehicle broke down
Our vehicle broke down Saturday about a mile out of town. I would really like to thank Judy Bivens who saw us from her house and came down to see if she could help. Two sheriff’s deputies — I didn’t get their names — but we very much appreciate your[Read More…]
NSDAR dedicates Wallihan grave site
On Aug. 21, the Augusta Wallihan Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated the newly renovated and landscaped grave site of A.G. and Augusta Wallihan in Lay. This was the first historic preservation project completed by the chapter that was organized in 2009.
Letter: Bridge doesn’t need to be replaced
Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Department of Transportation are partners in a project to replace a bridge over the South Fork of the White River a few miles below the South Fork Campground. The existing bridge is a single lane, steel truss located on a single-lane county road, which[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to all who contributed to school
The Meeker School Board has many to thank for their contributions to the new elementary school and its opening celebration. The taxpayers are on the top of the list for making this and the improvements at the high school and middle school possible. The learning environment in the new building[Read More…]
Letter: There’s a better use for taxpayers’ money
Please tell us the Town of Meeker is not using taxpayers’ money pursuing legal action for a sign on a moving vehicle. The signs on trucks, trailers and other moving stock are a common sight on your streets. The trucks have been parked at many different places as well. While[Read More…]
Opinion: There’s no reason to punish myself for past mistakes
Sometimes, this job sucks. And so does life sometimes. In case you haven’t already guessed, I’ve gone through a rough patch lately, for reasons professional and personal. Mistakes are hard to live with, whether in life or on the job.
Letter: Thanks for taking us to the state fair
We would like it to say thank you to Dessa Watson and Heather Franklin for taking us to the Colorado State Fair. It was very fun.
Letter: Report from the Rangely Food Bank
Since my last letter, the Rangely Food Bank has received two refrigerators from Byrne Equipment Sales of Craig and Albert Knoblock of Rangely. The Catholic Church has bought us a new upright freezer. We have received several food and toiletries donations and a cash donation of $100. Sales of peanut[Read More…]
Letter: Looking for local families of military
I am affiliated with the group www.soldiersangels.org, which sends care packages to soldiers stationed oversea. I have funds in an account that have been donated by the people in our community for just this purpose.
Letter: Theos is now a life woolgrower member
At the recently held convention of the Colorado Woolgrowers Association in Montrose, Nick Theos was accorded the honor of a lifetime membership for his service to the livestock industry, and particularly the sheep industry. Mike Harper, president, CWGA, made the announcement at the closing luncheon at the convention.
