Powell Tribune

Grandfather’s military service essay appreciated

Dear Editor: What a delight it was to read the essay on the Opinion Page on Tuesday, Nov. 19, entitled “My one and only,” written by Westside fifth-grader, Madisynn Valdez. Her story … more

Submitted by Donna Sullivan | 11/26/19

Thinking about our place in the world

Dear Editor: I read the “Citizenship and Consciences” column in the Nov. 14 edition of the Powell Tribune more than once and eagerly began researching some supplemental information … more

Submitted by Ed Morrow | 11/19/19

Say no to nuclear waste

Dear Editor: I encourage the citizens of Wyoming to contact the Legislature and voice their concerns over the transportation and storage of nuclear waste in our great state. No amount of revenue … more

Submitted by Dave Zimmer | 11/19/19

Bicycles have equal right to roadway

Dear Editor: This is a reminder for people out there that in Wyoming, bicycles are considered vehicles and have equal access to the roadway. On the way to the Cody-Powell football game Friday … more

Submitted by Austin Waisanen | 11/14/19

Trick-or-treaters’ manners were impressive

Dear Editor: I don’t know if this warrants a letter to the editor or not, but I was impressed. I live on a low-traffic dead-end street, so I normally don’t get Halloween trick or treat … more

Submitted by John Gracey | 11/12/19

President Trump has accomplished much

Dear Editor: “To the Republic for which it stands ...” In the last 2 1/2 years, President Donald Trump has accomplished many amazing things. • He passed the historic tax … more

Submitted by Joy Zlomke | 11/12/19

Oil and gas isn’t Wyoming’s only industry

Dear Editor: Efforts to expand oil and gas leasing on public lands, even on lands that are unlikely to produce oil and gas, threaten our state’s outdoor recreation industry and quality of … more

Submitted by Tim Wade | 11/12/19

Cedarwood residents agree on keeping park

Dear Editor: My thanks to the Rosewood Corporation for welcoming me to Wyoming! The purpose of this letter is simply to clarify some of my points raised by Brad and Mary Lou Cummings regarding my … more

Submitted by Donald H. Seagreaves | 11/7/19

Governor is right on grizzly bears

Dear Editor: Wyoming Wildlife Advocates guest columnist Kristin Combs was wrong in criticizing Gov. Mark Gordon for speaking about grizzly bear management practices. He is, after all, in charge of … more

Submitted by Tim Crews | 11/7/19

Politicians on right and left not following scripture

Dear Editor: Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. His servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Pete Buttigieg is a sexually immoral man who quotes scripture and … more

Submitted by Tim Waters | 11/7/19

A bit of bear leavings

Dear Editor: Once again a politician, our governor, is treating us as a collection of village idiots. It is the clown act that we as a country have become so good at falling for, and it works. All … more

Submitted by Martin John Garhart | 11/5/19

Governor wrong to back Trump

Dear Editor: I feel as if your front-page story of Oct. 29 was written just for me; a metaphorical health-check, if you will. Thank you for your concern. I want to assure you I’m still here, … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 11/5/19

Cedarwood developers seek to set the record straight

To Cedarwood Subdivision residents: I would like to first of all welcome Mr. Donald Seagreaves to the City of Powell, having recently moved here from out of state, and assure him that … more

Submitted by Brad and Mary Lou Cummings | 10/31/19

Wyoming should create a ‘State New Deal’

Dear Editor: The Economic-Panel Discussion on Boom and Bust Cycles came to Rock Springs on Oct. 9. It was held at Western Wyoming Community College, and generously funded by the American Heritage … more

Submitted by Tom Gagnon | 10/31/19

Park Service has treated wolves differently

Dear Editor: I am writing this for the sake of keeping the record straight regarding the Oct. 15 article, “Defending Wolves.” Dr. Doug Smith, PhD, Yellowstone wildlife biologist, … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 10/29/19

Cedarwood residents were promised a park

Dear Editor: Well, I certainly am glad that Mr. Zack Thorington and the Rosewood Corporation are “working cordially” to settle an apparently nullified agreement that goes back to at … more

Submitted by Donald H. Seagreaves | 10/29/19

Number 19 has no special significance in the Bible

Dear Editor: The article about baby Vedda Rose Franco was fascinating! Congrats to them, and what a story she gets to grow up with! The article mentioned that “The number (19) appears in … more

Submitted by Anita Mayes | 10/22/19

Persecution by law

Dear Editor: People in power used the law to persecute Jesus. They persecuted Old Testament prophets, the disciples and early Christians the same way — using laws. We’ve had it easy in … more

Submitted by Tim Waters | 10/17/19

The work and contributions of several groups resulted in the construction of this picnic shelter at the Beartooth Ranch in Clark, along with a smaller shelter.

Inaugural Wyoming Public Lands Day a success

Dear Editor: Thank you, Park County, we knocked it out of the park! County residents met up at the Beartooth Ranch near Clark for a morning of volunteerism and celebration of the first-ever … more

Submitted by Marko Ruble | 10/15/19

We can all be more responsible about our environment

Dear Editor: There are some who gladly express their opinions and quote so-called experts about climate change. Are they not entitled to their opinions? I surely believe that everyone … more

Submitted by Ed Morrow | 10/10/19