The Grand County Council got it right last week when most members voted not to include a provision in their policy and procedures manual that would keep from the public all documents and opinions ...
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The Way Sam Remembers It: Aug. 14, 2008
Mons Peterson came to southeastern Utah in 1887, a 20-25 year old boy who had come here with his family the same year from their native Stockholm, Sweden. He was sent to San Juan County by Brigham...
Castle Valley Comments: Aug. 21, 2008
After the resignation of the most recent Castle Valley Road Supervisor, the town council met Monday, Aug. 18, for a special meeting to discuss how to manage the valley’s roads. In the past, the co...
Idle Thoughts from Mt. Waas: Distractions from sorrow...
Over the years of sharing idle thoughts I have avoided current events, politics and religion. Others cover those subjects more than adequately. But, if there is an elephant in the kitchen or a gor...
Guest Commentary: Expand opportunities for youth and adults...
Watching my friends’ children graduate from high school and seeing them make plans to leave our community is a bittersweet experience for me. Going into the world is a great experience for them. I...