Craig Daily Press / Letters to the editor

Mary Morris: ‘Thank you, Mariana’

To the editor: During lunch Monday, $400 fell out of my wallet at Vallartas Restaurant. By the time I returned to my office, I had a telephone message from the restaurant to let me know they had found my money. I had no idea it was gone until I checked my purse.

Mike and Suzanne Brinks: Thank you, Missy

To the editor: We wanted to further express our gratitude and thanks to Missy Bonaker for all she has done and continues to do for our community. Since moving to Craig some 30-plus years ago, Missy and her late husband, Jack, devoted countless hours to many organizations in Craig: the Craig Sea Sharks, The Center of Craig, Craig Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Northwestern Community College, The Memorial Hospital, and the list could go on and on. The Bonakers were a driving force behind obtaining The Center of Craig from First Christian Church. They wrote and helped obtain the grant that made the purchase of the building possible.

Lisa Brown: ‘Meant to move’

To the editor: Jack Kirk, who ran his last race at 96, said it best: “You don’t stop running because you get old. You get old because you stop running.” The human body is meant to move. Whether your movement of choice is running, swimming, walking, tai chi, or gentle movements like yoga, we believe regular exercise and social engagement keeps you healthy and more independent for a longer period.

Moffat County Cancer Society Board: Thank you, Daily Press

To the editor: The Moffat County Cancer Society would like to thank the Craig Daily Press and employees for the generous donation we recently received from them. It was greatly appreciated. You have more than blessed Moffat County residents in their time of need through donations to our agency sent to us from Moffat County United Way.

Moffat County Cancer Society Board: Donations appreciated

To the editor: The Moffat County Cancer Society would like to thank Shirley Balleck of The Flower Mine and the generous people who participated in the Bras and Boxers contest. The donations were greatly appreciated and we, personally, want to let you know that your proceeds will bless Moffat County residents in their time of need.

Lois Wymore: MCTA board ‘blindsided’

To the editor: The Memorial Hospital Board was not the only county board blindsided by the Moffat County Commission’s last rounds of appointments. Kerry Moe was also dumped from the Moffat County Tourism Association Board without any notice for the “encouraging new ideas” platform of the current Moffat County Commissioners. I question their logic in “encouraging new ideas” while dismissing the value of long-time volunteers.

Rosemary Potter: ‘Open violations’ of rights

To the editor: We have been bombarded with open violations of our U.S. Constitution by the highest officer of the land, President Barack Obama. He delights in appointing czars and ruling by fiat to forward his agenda, even ignoring decisions of the judiciary. Dismay and frustration are the order of the day for those of us who value the freedoms our Constitution guarantees. Apparently, the mechanism for such guarantees is badly in need of a swift kick. Our Congress, which is supposed to keep the president in line either cannot or will not. So, what to do?

Dr. Andrew G. Hughes: ‘Disingenuous’ explanation

To the editor: I know and respect each of our Moffat County Commissioners. They are dedicated public servants. Their job is difficult and they work hard in the best interests of Moffat County. However, I find their decision to not reappoint Missy Bonaker to The Memorial Hospital Board disappointing and their public explanations as to why disingenuous. Missy has done an exceptional job during her tenure. The hospital board is one of the most important in our county as well as one of the more difficult on which to serve.

Beck, Jacobson: Support higher education

To the editor: The Citizens Academic Scholarship was established in January 2009. The scholarship is a great way for the community to give back to our young adults who are seeking higher education to better themselves and land a job that will support them the rest of their lives. The scholarship has certain requirements that need to be met in order for applicants to qualify. Scholarship applicants will have graduated from Moffat County High School within the last three years; reside in one of the four counties in our local region; be a U.S. citizen; and be in good standing within the community.

Bob Grubb: Stop the ‘tantrums’

To the editor: Let the race begin. King Arthur in the lead. Every hair in place, not a pound of fat on his lean erect frame. Buzz Lightyear in the flesh. A master of commerce, but will Wall Street deliver us from itself? It could if it would. A sign of repentance (Luke 13:3). Nipping at his heels, the terrier also known as the terror. Small but mighty, old but healthy, steady as a bulldog, planted like a flagpole. The rest of the runners are scared of him but he has his cheering section. Running third is the sensible one also known as the moderate one. The only one with international and state experience.

The Urie and Weldon families: A heartfelt thanks

To the editor: Just a note to say thank you to all of you in Moffat, Rio Blanco, Unitah and Mesa counties who reached out to us during the illness and death of Nigel Urie-Stanton-Weldon. Her worst fears, and ours, happened Christmas Eve when she had a massive stroke that completed her life here on Earth on Jan. 5. But don’t be sad.

Lois Wymore: ‘Were they thinking?’

To the editor: I don’t know what the Moffat County commissioners were thinking when they made the decision not to reappoint Missy Bonaker to The Memorial Hospital Board. Actually, I wondered if they were thinking at all. Did they assume we were all asleep and wouldn’t notice? To date, their public comments and lack of them are nearly as callous as the decision. They certainly weren’t thinking about the value of a volunteer or really inspiring others to serve.

Jane Hume: ‘A slap in the face’

To the editor: I do not think I have ever seen anyone dismissed from a board with more accolades. Missy Bonaker was blind-sided, and so is the public.

Carol Balleck: Thanks for ‘excellent care’

To the editor: I recently had my second hip replacement and because of referrals from friends and the local community, I went to Yampa Valley Medical Center in Steamboat Springs. What a great group of people from the clinic to the day of my surgery. I was so impressed by the staff there and wish to say many thanks to everyone involved. Dr. Brian Bromberg is a great surgeon with a good smile and sense of humor. Jenny and the entire OR staff made me feel at home. Thank you to Aaron at the pharmacy, Tamara in charge of the joint, hip and spine ward, and all the wonderful nurses who work with her.

Bill Cook: ‘Prophecy’ coming true

To the editor: Most Americans are familiar with the threat made by the communist dictator Nikita Krushchev in 1956 when he said, “We will bury you.” But, how many realize he also said, “Your children will live under communism?” The scary thing is that he was right, and his prophecy is coming true under Barack Obama.