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Tag: Opinion
Child abuse: What are the signs?
Physical abuse is defined when there is evidence the child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained;
Opinion: Grandmother of assault victim seeks justice, closure
Nadine Grinstead of Meeker thought the day was finally here. The day when she would see justice served. But she will have to wait a little longer.
Letter: Schools’ job to teach
In response to the letter printed on April 8 regarding the four-day school week, I would remind the readers that it is the job of the schools to educate, not to provide daycare, parenting services and a moral compass. Remember that the family is the backbone of our society, and[Read More…]
Letter: Remember, affirm life
Probably since near the dawn of time men who, for whatever reason, were bent on the destruction of their fellow man did so by making them seem, somehow, less than human. It was a tactic used to justify slavery in colonial America and one also employed by Hitler against the[Read More…]
Letter: Father thanks community
Thank you, Rangely. I cannot explain the hurt from the loss of my daughter, and I know that many have experienced the same, but also know that some are not as fortunate as me, and I am saying this in regard to the support that I have received from the[Read More…]
Letter: Candidate to try again
I would like to thank all 213 voters that supported me in the election, I really appreciate your support and because of you I intend to try again. I’ll be back. Thanks again.
Letter: Outgoing mayor says thanks
It has been my pleasure and honor to serve on the Rangely Town Council for the past seven years, with six of those years as mayor. We have a great town manager and staff and I have truly enjoyed working with them all.
Letter: RBC surveyor bids farewell
After 34 years in public office as your county surveyor, I gave my last speech to the Republican Party County Assembly April 11. Most of what you read here was presented at that meeting. So I would like to share with you the last 34 years in a brief few[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for helping hand
I feel very fortunate to live in this community, a place where everyone is so willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you for all that you do — Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire Department and White River Electric!
Dr. Eskelson set standard as Rio Blanco Co. coroner
For the nearly 30 years Dr. David Eskelson practiced medicine in Meeker, he was a constant witness to the circle of life, from the moment a child was born, to the time when a person had taken his or her final breath. As a family practice doctor in Meeker for[Read More…]
Once experienced, editor’s first snowmobile ride ‘addicting’
I can check off another item on my “Bucket List” of things to do before I die … or get too old. After thinking maybe I was off the hook — when a previously scheduled snowmobile ride was canceled because of weather — I couldn’t get out of going the[Read More…]
