Opinion

Duke Schirard

deserves thanks for his 20 years of service to people of La Plata County

Big brothers also gain from mentoring

In turn, he has shown me the not-so-serious side of life and that it’s acceptable to “not always be such…

Conservation

support for local efforts to handle water more wisely is appropriate

Meet Jan. 26 to learn smart meter risks

You may not be aware that “smart” meters have caused hundreds of home fires worldwide. Lloyd’s of London which underwrites…

Killing cats reveals larger moral issue

This tragic action betrays a larger moral issue of the heartless fracturing of bonds between humans and animals that too…

County officials

Welcome to new and returning elected leaders to key countywide positions

Parents who do not vaccinate are stupid

I wish these parents could join Ayn Rand in a walled village of their own – preferably with a bubble…

Living, dying journey was a privilege

Louise lived at Sunnyslope Condominiums and was looked after by many close friends and admirers, Meals on Wheels and her…

Global solidarity

U.S. gaffes in not sending higher level to Paris

Meet to learn holistic management

With the soil-stability issue in the Breen area, I think they are on the right track bringing in the Savory…

Managing well despite the lack of snow

Here’s wishing nothing but success to the new ownership. And I trust most pass holders would join me in paying…

Wahhabism key to understanding

Sunni Islam maintained that the new leadership of Islam (the Caliph) should devolve upon the most capable individual. Shiite Islam…

Connectivity

High-speed Internet access is no longer a novelty or a luxury, but a necessity

Sense of humor

Featuring tragedies was insensitive

If the Herald had given any consideration to the families and friends of those affected by these tragedies, you might…

No inflation means no wage increase

This is the same inflation calculation used by the Social Security Administration to grant a one percent increase in benefits…

Women, get tested for cervical health

However, there are two simple interventions that could prevent many of these deaths. The first is increased utilization of the…

Then came the snow

What a marvelous sight. Then came the snow To Du-rang-o. In bushels it’s falling As winter comes calling. Then came…

City is wrong to charge $1 for trolley

This will negatively affect many people, especially financially. The trolley is an important means of transportation for those to get…

Not all need prescription coverage

Why? Probably because the drug companies have their hands in the till and want those premiums. Thus, this was written…

Paris massacre

Killings illustrate a more meaningful way to define ‘them’ and ‘us’

Lions Club appreciates Santas, donors

A special thanks to the following individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Green, Bones Evers, Jon Robinson, Robert Mazur, Melanie Mazur,…

BEEP appreciates support for breakfast

Thanks to FCI Constructors, A to Z Electric, LPEA, Carolyn Shryock, Western View Windows, Marvin Voss, The Grocery Story and Kendall…

Preparedness begins at home, resulting in stronger communities

As 2015 begins, it’s an opportunity to take stock of our lives and examine what we can do to make…