Opinion

Subscribe

Stamp Out Hunger Saturday

Saturday, May 11 marks the 21st anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving — the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Hate-filled letters

If I were a non-resident considering moving to the Payson area to buy a home and/or to buy or to establish a new business, and if I had been reading all the bile and hate-filled letters you selected for publication in the Roundup over the previous months, I think that I would conclude that the Payson area is a vile and slimy cauldron containing a huge nest of twisting, hissing, spitting and snapping pit vipers.

Evolution debate continues

I would like all readers to know that the editor was quick to respond to my questions about Tuesday’s (4/2/13) mix up.

Return to faith-based life

Isn’t it great how patriotic we become as we reflect on the recent Boston bombing incident?

Schools must fund music

Not funding music programs has its cost ... Kids have a sense of music ... whether they sing, play an instrument or passively listen to those that do these things.

Arming targets no solution

The NRA — and some letter writers to this newspaper — claims that all that is necessary to prevent an assault by handgun is to arm the possible target.

Growing pains

What’s the right metaphor here? Growing pains? Crawl before you walk?

Bill Rappaport expounds on resignation

To the people of Star Valley: I love this town. That is why it pained me so deeply to step down. For the record, I am not going anywhere. Star Valley is my home, and I plan to stay here and serve this community in every way I can.

Rim Country’s future secure

You may have missed the big news. The news that guarantees our future. The news that proves you can’t sell us short.

Dr. York’s practice is still in jeopardy

Let’s hope the sub-headline “Supporters prevent eviction of Pine’s only physician” in the Roundup proves true in the long run.

Hiring achievement director was a great idea for district

The best news lately, is the hiring of Brenda Case as achievement director for our school-age children.

Sale to competing school?

When I first read the article on the sale of Frontier Elementary School to a “competing school” — Payson Community Christian School (PCCS) — I considered it to be biased and sour grapes.

Saddened by resignation

Farewell Mr. Rappaport. We were saddened to learn of your resignation as mayor of Star Valley.

Half-baked reforms force big changes

Speak softly. Carry a big stick. Wonder if Payson Schools Superintendent Ron Hitchcock is a big fan of Teddy Roosevelt.

National Nurses Week

On May 6, 2013 the American Nurses Association and health care organizations around the country will celebrate National Nurses Week, which is held every year during May 6 through May 12, ending on Florence Nightingale’s birthday.