Letters to the Editor

August 2, 1776… We are coming upon a notable anniversary this weekend.

It is my hope that during this 250th anniversary of that day, we take a few moments in reflection, prayer and reverence for the Declaration of Independence. Taking some time to read it over and relearn its principles of Liberty.

We’ve been blessed to have 250 years of freedom in our country! When the Declaration of Independence was signed, it was a big step forward. Many brave men signed the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was signed July 4, 1776. In the years of war that followed, it was especially dangerous for those who signed the Declaration because having their names on that document was essentially treason against Great Britain.

Dear Gunnison Valley Community,Every year I think I’ve seen the full measure of generosity in this valley, and every year you prove me wrong. This year’s Sub for Santa effort was nothing short of extraordinary. Because of you, over 200 children in our community will have a Christmas filled with hope and joy. From personal hygiene items…

I would like to share how grateful I am for Mayor Scott. As Dennis Nordfeldt said in this month’s Ephraim City News, “[John Scott] is a natural leader… is kind and compassionate, but at the same time is fiercely protective, and a staunch defender of our city and our residents.” I agree.As Mayor Scott has…

I recently read the letter titled “Set aside political differences” by Ann Gardner. I was surprised that by the second paragraph she begins criticizing government policies simply because she disagrees with them. She mentions “mass firings” leading to higher prices. Those price hikes came from the Biden administration’s inability to control its own spending. Inflation…

We need to set aside our political differences and stand up for families and human rights.Mass firings have resulted in lost income, uncertainty, financial insecurity and lost sleep. Ill advised tariffs have driven up prices, straining and overwhelming family budgets with the high price of food and other necessities, and leaving many families struggling financially.This…

I was on my way to a job site early Saturday morning, headed out to hang windows, when I received a call from one of our loyal and always-friendly Lions Club members. She asked if I could swing by and help set up the big Christmas tree in the middle of the clock tower plaza.I…

It is Veterans Day as I write this. This morning, I was honored to attend the Veterans Day celebration at the Ephraim Elementary School. There was lots of energy, fun music, patriotism and warm thank-yous. When the program was finished, I approached a young student wearing an oversized jacket with sergeant stripes and an 82nd…

I am writing to express profound concern and outrage at your recent decision to publish the full name and photograph of a 12-year-old missing child on the front page of your newspaper as the lead story, prominently displayed as the top story image. Even more alarming is that while the minor’s face was printed in…

I want to recognize and thank the United We Stand organization and the many people who made the celebration this year such a memorable event. It was my honor to share some of my experiences from 50 years ago that so much shaped my life’s journey. Once again, being a part of the heartland of…

One of the first things students learn in driver education is the idea of the right of way. Examples of the right of way include “first come, first serve” at a four-way stop, or how the car on the left goes last when crossing paths with someone coming the other way. Another right of way…