http://lamarledger.com/news/opinion/?partner=RSSLamar Ledger Stories: Opinionen-usopinion/news/opinion/?partner=RSShttp://lamarledger.com/feeds/headlines/opinion/2008-11-22T05:54:47.939096Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/11/compliments-our-emergency-responders/?partner=RSSWe would like to elaborate on the level of commitment that is provided to our community by our firefighters and emergency medical providers. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:48:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/11/compliments-our-emergency-responders/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1480692008-11-11T09:48:002008-11-11T09:48:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008We would like to elaborate on the level of commitment that is provided to our community by our firefighters and emergency medical providers.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Compliments to our emergency respondersLamar Ledgercompliments-our-emergency-respondershttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/07/completely-new-paradigm/?partner=RSSSomething improbable yet uniquely American has just happened. A young man has emerged on the political scene with limited experience, but with a steely mind, optimistic message (hope over fear) and with equanimity and an assuring and eloquent oratory – and won the American presidency by a landslide! And this man is multi-racial! Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:23:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/07/completely-new-paradigm/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1473252008-11-07T14:23:002008-11-07T14:23:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008Something improbable yet uniquely American has just happened. A young man has emerged on the political scene with limited experience, but with a steely mind, optimistic message (hope over fear) and with equanimity and an assuring and eloquent oratory – and won the American presidency by a landslide! And this man is multi-racial!<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->A completely new paradigmLamar Ledgercompletely-new-paradigmhttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/07/your-health-i-absolutely-demand-it/?partner=RSSBy the time you read this column, there will hopefully be a new President. I say hopefully because there is always the possibility that we will be watching some nearsighted yahoo peer intently through glasses that look like a pair of Bufferin bottles (remember Bufferin?) while trying to figure out the “intent” of a half-torn piece of paper. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:19:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/07/your-health-i-absolutely-demand-it/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1473232008-11-07T14:19:002008-11-07T14:19:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008By the time you read this column, there will hopefully be a new President. I say hopefully because there is always the possibility that we will be watching some nearsighted yahoo peer intently through glasses that look like a pair of Bufferin bottles (remember Bufferin?) while trying to figure out the “intent” of a half-torn piece of paper. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Your Health: I absolutely demand itLamar Ledgeryour-health-i-absolutely-demand-ithttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/31/shall-it-be-musgrave-or-markey/?partner=RSS“There are no new ideas and it doesn’t matter who gets the credit…… all we need are people (in congress) who fulfill their constitutionally defined job description and are thoughtful and civil and who want to solve the problems American’s face”. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:53:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/31/shall-it-be-musgrave-or-markey/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1454382008-10-31T09:53:002008-10-31T09:53:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008“There are no new ideas and it doesn’t matter who gets the credit…… all we need are people (in congress) who fulfill their constitutionally defined job description and are thoughtful and civil and who want to solve the problems American’s face”. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Shall it be Musgrave or Markey?Lamar Ledgershall-it-be-musgrave-or-markeyhttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/28/your-health---eradication/?partner=RSSI don’t think I’m violating any Chamber of Commerce rules when I say that during certain times of the year, there are a few flies buzzing the High Plains. Their numbers are not of Biblical proportions, but there are enough flies such that you folks refer to them as “bothersome.” Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:34:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/28/your-health---eradication/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1445172008-10-28T09:34:002008-10-28T09:34:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008I don’t think I’m violating any Chamber of Commerce rules when I say that during certain times of the year, there are a few flies buzzing the High Plains. Their numbers are not of Biblical proportions, but there are enough flies such that you folks refer to them as “bothersome.”<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Your Health - EradicationLamar Ledgeryour-health---eradicationhttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/28/faith---forgiveness/?partner=RSSI heard about this story of an 80 year old woman who was arrested for shop lifting. When she went before the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, “What did you steal?” She replied, “A can of peaches.” Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:09:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/28/faith---forgiveness/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1445142008-10-28T09:09:002008-10-28T09:09:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008I heard about this story of an 80 year old woman who was arrested for shop lifting. When she went before the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, “What did you steal?” She replied, “A can of peaches.” <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Faith - ForgivenessLamar Ledgerfaith---forgivenesshttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/16/faith-christians-need-shift/?partner=RSSPastors all over the United States and Great Britain have watched their congregations decline. The culprit, according to many discussions, is the current phase of post-modernist thought being felt throughout the developed countries. Church Network Leader Thomas Bandy is one of few realizing that we no longer live in a “Christian” nation. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:18:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/16/faith-christians-need-shift/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1417042008-10-16T09:18:002008-10-16T09:18:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008Pastors all over the United States and Great Britain have watched their congregations decline. The culprit, according to many discussions, is the current phase of post-modernist thought being felt throughout the developed countries. Church Network Leader Thomas Bandy is one of few realizing that we no longer live in a “Christian” nation.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Faith: Christians need a shiftLamar Ledgerfaith-christians-need-shifthttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/15/living-abroad-during-election/?partner=RSSThis is my eighth year in Singapore, and I am amazed by how knowledgeable and opinionated everyone I meet is. It astonishes me that as soon as someone sees my “pale skin” and hears my accent, I am asked if I am American. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:23:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/15/living-abroad-during-election/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1414382008-10-15T08:23:002008-10-15T08:23:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008This is my eighth year in Singapore, and I am amazed by how knowledgeable and opinionated everyone I meet is. It astonishes me that as soon as someone sees my “pale skin” and hears my accent, I am asked if I am American.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Living abroad during an electionLamar Ledgerliving-abroad-during-electionhttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/25/faith-im-john-morrison-and-i-approved-message/?partner=RSS“I’m John Morrison and I approved this message” I always wanted to say that. It seems that when you hear that statement what follows is usually not the truth. What you do hear are words that are intended to hurt the other candidate. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:34:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/25/faith-im-john-morrison-and-i-approved-message/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1364422008-09-25T13:34:002008-09-25T13:34:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008“I’m John Morrison and I approved this message” I always wanted to say that. It seems that when you hear that statement what follows is usually not the truth. What you do hear are words that are intended to hurt the other candidate. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Faith: "I’m John Morrison and I approved this message"Lamar Ledgerfaith-im-john-morrison-and-i-approved-messagehttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/25/your-health-clash-titans/?partner=RSSI look upon the Presidential campaigns as a “Clash of the Titans” experience. Before we go any further, if you think that means I regard the campaign as a clash between two political titans, you’re wrong. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:30:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/25/your-health-clash-titans/?partner=RSSopinion/guest-columns1364402008-09-25T13:30:002008-09-25T13:30:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008I look upon the Presidential campaigns as a “Clash of the Titans” experience. Before we go any further, if you think that means I regard the campaign as a clash between two political titans, you’re wrong.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Your Health: Clash of the TitansLamar Ledgeryour-health-clash-titanshttp://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/04/letter-editor---family-nathan-dickson---nov-4/?partner=RSSTo all our family, dear friends, co-workers, neighbors, acquaintances and to many that are just members of this community or think they were just doing their job. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:48:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/04/letter-editor---family-nathan-dickson---nov-4/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1464472008-11-04T13:48:002008-11-04T13:48:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008To all our family, dear friends, co-workers, neighbors, acquaintances and to many that are just members of this community or think they were just doing their job.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - The family of Nathan Dickson - Nov. 4Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---family-nathan-dickson---nov-4http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/04/letter-editor---kim-engsberg---nov-4/?partner=RSSThe Lamar Elks held a dinner & dance Friday night for the clients of Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS). Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:47:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/nov/04/letter-editor---kim-engsberg---nov-4/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1464452008-11-04T13:47:002008-11-04T13:47:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008The Lamar Elks held a dinner & dance Friday night for the clients of Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS).<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Kim Engsberg - Nov. 4Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---kim-engsberg---nov-4http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/31/letter-editor---christopher-caldwell---oct-31/?partner=RSS A historic date! A day that will be mentioned for generations, studied by our children, and a day that some thought impossible in their lifetime(s). Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:41:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/31/letter-editor---christopher-caldwell---oct-31/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1454322008-10-31T09:41:002008-10-31T09:41:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008 A historic date! A day that will be mentioned for generations, studied by our children, and a day that some thought impossible in their lifetime(s).<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Christopher Caldwell - Oct. 31Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---christopher-caldwell---oct-31http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/28/letter-editor---gail-specht---oct-27/?partner=RSSI would like to commend the Wiley Panther football team for their hard work and dedication this year. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:37:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/28/letter-editor---gail-specht---oct-27/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1445182008-10-28T09:37:002008-10-28T09:37:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008I would like to commend the Wiley Panther football team for their hard work and dedication this year.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Gail Specht - Oct. 27Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---gail-specht---oct-27http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/21/letter-editor---sharon-and-david-hays---oct-21/?partner=RSSDear Citizens of Lamar, On or around Aug. 6, 2008, the contents of our storage unit, 23A, were sold! Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:13:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/21/letter-editor---sharon-and-david-hays---oct-21/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1427832008-10-21T09:13:002008-10-21T09:13:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008Dear Citizens of Lamar, On or around Aug. 6, 2008, the contents of our storage unit, 23A, were sold! <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Sharon and David Hays - Oct. 21Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---sharon-and-david-hays---oct-21http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/16/letter-editor---melanie-gurule---oct16/?partner=RSSWe would like to thank all the Community Members that were so beneficial with the Alamo’s Great move. It would not have been possible to relocate these extraordinary residents by our deadline of August 31, 2008 without their support. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:50:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/16/letter-editor---melanie-gurule---oct16/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1417012008-10-16T08:50:002008-10-16T08:50:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008We would like to thank all the Community Members that were so beneficial with the Alamo’s Great move. It would not have been possible to relocate these extraordinary residents by our deadline of August 31, 2008 without their support.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Melanie Gurule - Oct.16Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---melanie-gurule---oct16http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/16/letter-editor---wayne-stokke---oct-16/?partner=RSSSix hundred and ten thousand, three hundred and sixteen dollars—that’s what PERA (Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association) pays its 312 pensioners in Prowers County on the last day of each month! Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:47:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/oct/16/letter-editor---wayne-stokke---oct-16/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1417002008-10-16T08:47:002008-10-16T08:47:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008Six hundred and ten thousand, three hundred and sixteen dollars—that’s what PERA (Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association) pays its 312 pensioners in Prowers County on the last day of each month! <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Wayne Stokke - Oct. 16Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---wayne-stokke---oct-16http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/30/letter-editor---paul-westhoff-p-e---sept-30/?partner=RSSMy name is Paul Westhoff and I am the Resident Engineer for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) here in Lamar. I would like to address some comments made at a recent joint City and County meeting (September 16, 2008) that were reported in the Lamar Ledger on September 19, 2008. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:28:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/30/letter-editor---paul-westhoff-p-e---sept-30/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1376662008-09-30T16:28:002008-09-30T16:28:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008My name is Paul Westhoff and I am the Resident Engineer for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) here in Lamar. I would like to address some comments made at a recent joint City and County meeting (September 16, 2008) that were reported in the Lamar Ledger on September 19, 2008.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Paul A. Westhoff, P. E. - Sept. 30Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---paul-westhoff-p-e---sept-30http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/30/letter-editor---edith-locke---sept-30/?partner=RSSWe are asked to vote on the ballot about “When does life begin?” This is my answer from a Christian point of view: My vote is no on Amendment 48. God formed the first man from the dust of the earth. It wasn’t until god breathed into the body that he became a living soul. We have a spiritual body as well as a physical body. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:25:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/30/letter-editor---edith-locke---sept-30/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1376652008-09-30T16:25:002008-09-30T16:25:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008We are asked to vote on the ballot about “When does life begin?” This is my answer from a Christian point of view: My vote is no on Amendment 48. God formed the first man from the dust of the earth. It wasn’t until god breathed into the body that he became a living soul. We have a spiritual body as well as a physical body.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Edith Locke - Sept. 30Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---edith-locke---sept-30http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/23/letter-editor---sept-23---robert-tintinger-sr/?partner=RSSThe conventions are over. Now we have the honor of choosing who will lead this country into the 21st century. As a veteran, how we handle our future foreign policy is a major concern. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:35:00 -0000http://lamarledger.com/news/2008/sep/23/letter-editor---sept-23---robert-tintinger-sr/?partner=RSSopinion/letters-to-the-editor1357192008-09-23T09:35:002008-09-23T09:35:00Copyright Lamar Ledger, 2008The conventions are over. Now we have the honor of choosing who will lead this country into the 21st century. As a veteran, how we handle our future foreign policy is a major concern.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Letter to the editor - Sept. 23 - Robert Tintinger, Sr.Lamar Ledgerletter-editor---sept-23---robert-tintinger-sr