Opinion

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.

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the caboose makeover

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:20pm

Dear Editor,
Wasn’t it wonderful what Ireeann Andrson and her crew did in painting the caboose? I could see what terrible condition it was in but didn’t do anything about it.
Thanks also to Dan and Meg Anderson for donating the paint.
It looks so much better. I appreciate all their hard work.
Sylvia Crosby

Third try was a charm for my vacation to Oregon

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:20pm

Someone told me that I have a tendency to procrastinate. I was going to consider the matter but decided to put it off for a while.
With that in mind, it must be revealed that, although I returned home three weeks ago from my trip to Southwest Oregon, I still haven’t unpacked. Yep, still living out of my suitcase until I get a shot of gumption. Not referring to Forrest Gump. Maybe.
A friend asked if I’d like to borrow his sleep mask for my airplane rides. I told him that I already have a pair; they’re called eyelids.

I receive inspiration from my great-grandma

Published by admin on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:18pm

“At my age, most women break a hip. And you see me, walking back and forth across your gym? Never give up.”
These were the infamous words of my great-grandmother, Maud Lepley, in the documentary The Heart of the Game. The documentary follows a winning high school girls basketball team in Seattle over six seasons.

My two-week notice: Saying farewell to a community I have come to love

Published by admin on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:45am

So, a non-religious progressive moves to Lovell, Wyoming. 

Is there a difference between a pigeon and a dove?

Published by admin on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:41am

One of the benefits of winter weather is that all the pigeons leave town. Along with the yellowjackets. Yay!

Letter to the Editor: Lovell citizen seeks answers from LPD

Published by admin on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:40am

Dear Editor and parents of Lovell community,

Please don't call it trivia: What are the five most haunted cities in America?

Published by admin on Thu, 10/26/2023 - 11:08am

Questions:
Q1. Who wrote these classic scary books: Frankenstein, Dracula and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?
Q2. Halloween is October 31. What Christian celebration is November 1?
Q3. In what city is Edgar Alan Poe buried?
Q4. What is the Mexican equivalent of Halloween that lasts from October 31 to November 2?
Q5. Who played the three witches in the movie “Hocus Pocus?”
Fun Facts:
Halloween decorations are second only to Christmas in total gross sales.

Something fun: Halloween candy was a special treat

Published by admin on Thu, 10/26/2023 - 11:06am

Hands up. How many of you have stolen candy from your kids’ Halloween stash? The fun-sized candy bars, right? Yeah. Like it was gold! Then smugly commented when your child accuses you of the theft: “I made you. You owe me.” Or something of the like.

It’s playoff road trip season for high school teams

Published by admin on Thu, 10/26/2023 - 11:06am

Well, we’ve reached that time of year when teams fan out all over the great state of Wyoming to reach culminating events in high school sports.
The distances some teams – and their family, friends and fans -- must travel for a playoff game, meet or tournament is staggering, but probably necessary given the nature of Wyoming geography and our relatively small number of communities and schools.
We’ve already finished the state cross country meet last Saturday, and both of our local teams made the 400-mile trip to Cheyenne for the big event.