Opinion

Cathy Hamilton: Late pop icons all took their own victory tour
July 2, 2009
It was a bad week for baby boomers, as we lost three pop culture icons in four days. (Why do these things seem to happen in threes?)
Over A Cup of Coffee: A ‘yummy’ tomato soup cake
July 1, 2009
This week, I had planned to feature a new rhubarb recipe that I hoped to bake up sometime during the weekend. But then, Hayden resident Jennifer Swedberg gave me an intriguing cake recipe.
Our View: The need for more speedway
July 1, 2009
Although the stands and the roster of race car drivers haven’t been as full as they once were, the dirt track a town over at the Hayden Speedway continues to draw hundreds to thousands of spectators each Saturday night.
Maren Schmidt: Benefits of The Happy Song
June 30, 2009
“I don’t feeeel good,” was the daily lament from one of my 4-year-old students. Whatever ways we tried to distract Zoe and get her mind off her problems and into some fun learning, Zoe chose to sit and complain about vague physical aliments.
H. Neal Glanville: Hal’s take on random topics
June 29, 2009
Craig’s bomb scare has once again brought forth the “woulda, coulda, shouldas.” I’ve been gently nudged not to get too carried away with this portion of the column, but as life would have it, I can’t do that.
The Doris Jean Plantiko-Thomp­son family: Thank you for support
June 29, 2009
The Doris Jean Plantiko-Thomp­son family would like to send their deepest appreciation to everyone that came together in their time of need. You all have been so supportive. Thank you.
Gloria Moore: Adoption fees expensive
June 29, 2009
I am writing this letter in regard to all the animals in the Craig Animal Shelter that are up for adoption. I took interest in adopting a kitten from the shelter that was in the paper. I was told that to adopt a kitten or even a cat from the shelter that I would have to pay $110.
Prather’s Pick: “A River of Words,” a classic on poetry
June 29, 2009
William Carlos Williams, one of America’s most influential poets, is the subject of this week’s picture book. “A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams” was written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.
Diane Prather: Ready for rhubarb
June 27, 2009
To make “Rhubarb Kuchen” you’ll need: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 cups sliced rhubarb, 2/3 cups sugar, 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Kathy Bassett: A .22 sandwich did that skunk in
June 27, 2009
Last fall, a big ol’, fat skunk kept coming around eating up all the kitty food. When you live on a ranch, you need kittens and cats around to keep down the mice and pack rat population. So, I was after that critter. Besides, I like my baby kitties, and I hate skunks.
Hay Day 2009 is Tuesday
June 27, 2009
The composition and timing of hay cutting, organic fertilizers, poisonous plants, weeds, species composition and windrow grazing all are topics that will be covered during Hay Day 2009, which is Tuesday.
John Kinkaid: Heads-up to homeowners
June 27, 2009
To the editor: When my new home property tax assessment came a few months ago, I didn’t see a fluctuation, I saw an enormous spike.
Baxter Black: A cinch in time
June 27, 2009
Cowboys can be quite creative when hard times cut into the daily operating expenses.
Dennis Collins: Sheriff’s Office was right
June 27, 2009
To the editor: I have about heard it all now. I have been watching this thing in the news about the Moffat County Sheriff shutting down the courthouse, etc., about what was thought to be a possible bomb.
Our View: A bomb that could have been
June 27, 2009
In some circles, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office has been criticized for its response to a bomb scare June 15 at the Moffat County Courthouse.

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