Opinion

Twas the night before … silly season

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:27am

Yes, I know. There is that faction of folks who we feel the need to despise.

Observations

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:26am

A snowy family gathering in Riverton

How much do you know about Thanksgiving?

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:18pm

Questions:
Q1. What was the year of the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Q2. What was the name of the document the Pilgrims signed on Nov. 21, 1620?
Q3. Which Native American tribe is most associated with the first Thanksgiving?
Q4. What is the name of New York City’s famous Thanksgiving Parade?
Q5. Name the kinds of meat that were most likely served during the first Thanksgiving.
Fun Facts:

You are Wonderfully Made: Your Heart

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:16pm

Tender hearts. Brave hearts. Hearts on fire. Broken hearts. Contrite hearts. Grateful hearts. Heartstrings. Heartthrobs. Sweethearts. Bless your heart.
The most beautiful words I’ve found to describe the heart are those of Michael A. Singer in his book “The Untethered Soul.”

Thoughts on Thanksgiving Week

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:14pm

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, perhaps the most wonderful of all holidays, I sometimes wonder: Are we truly grateful? Are we in a frame of mind to give thanks?
Though we live in the greatest nation on earth, we sometimes tend to whine and complain about things, rather than simply appreciating the many blessings in our lives.

A transition underway at the newspaper

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 10:37am

As most of our readers are now aware, we are experiencing a changing of the guard at your community newspaper.
Our intrepid reporter, Ryan Fitzmaurice, is moving east after five years as the lead reporter for the Chronicle.
He will be sorely missed.

The Addiction Theory

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 10:35am

Here’s my thoughts on addictions. It’s about emotion and risk. And Love. There is this little book I read in college, a collection of letters back and forth between the writer Rilke and a protégé of his. His advice about poetry really struck me. Do not write love poems. He reasons that this is too emotional, too subjective to provide a good subject for poetry, good poetry. Huh?

Why do we officiate sporting events?

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 10:31am

Sports officiating goes back as far as when competition in athletics first began. Without officials there would be no true sporting events. As time progressed, athletes became bigger, faster, stronger and smarter, prompting the need for better equipment for safety and protection. The official’s number one priority is the safety of participants.
Most officials begin at the middle school or sub-varsity level, maybe to earn a little extra money or to help out so the teams can play.

Letter to the Editor: It’s our responsibility to protect helpless animals

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 10:30am

Dear Editor,
Prior to this writing, I had 10 cats that I was feeding; things were moving along pretty good for money to feed them, care for them and take care of them which does include some playtime when there is time and visits to the vet when there is money.

Letter to the Editor: Many World War II veterans experienced horrors in war

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:21pm

Dear Editor,
I read the story of Sam Mihara written by Bob Rodriguez (Lovell Chronicle Sept. 21). Being 9 years old, I’m sure it was tough, taken prisoner by an American armed guard and his father going blind and losing his grandfather with no proper medical care.
The food provided was not good: no fresh vegetables to eat along with fish and rice. The living quarters were military style barracks, no seat for a toilet, just bowls to do your business.