First, let me thank Bill Heersink for his kind words on April 17 about the column I used to write for the S-E. I am greatly flattered, but have to admit I am enjoying retirement too much to take it up again.
As to your question, Mr. Heersink, about why our members of Congress do not clearly ...
I am writing to address some inaccuracies in Senator Mitt Romney's recent remarks concerning cannabis legalization, as reported in your publication. Senator Romney suggested that cannabis legalization could jeopardize our international trade deals and alliances, citing international treaties as ...
I recently attended the North Ogden Senior Center 20 year Reunion. I felt it necessary to comment on the celebration. It was a lovely time, with an open house, great food and entertainment. I was so impressed, the local Fire department served our meals, and did an excellent job. Sun Shade N' ...
Pleasant View
(In honor of Earth Day, April 22, 2024)
My grandpa's cherries were red and sour; perfect for pies!
This place was different then.
There were few fences or walls to keep animals out
No division among foothills and pastures
Or houses scantly spread across the sprawl of ...
A prior letter writer wrote, "We should all consider which way we vote on the up-and-coming election." She also said, "Trump's attention is to honor those brave young men (police)." Trump said, "On day one as president I will pardon the January 6 hostages."
The January 6 mass assault on police ...
Let's compare the republican political party to the democracts when it comes to character, class, integrity and corruption. From 1961 to 2019 the republican party held power for 31 years, in that period of time there were 149 indictments, 95 convictions, and 34 party members sentenced. When it ...
In all due respect, Margaret Brough, I have to take issue with your letter about a stark comparison between Trump and Biden. Yes, the two men could not be more different, but saying Trump has sacrificed all for America while Biden is only trying to hold onto power is a grave ...
I was pleased to have Charles Trentelman reply so quickly to my letter (March 14 & 18). He is my all-time favorite columnist over the nearly 50 years I have been reading the Standard Examiner. I dare say many who cancelled would re-subscribe, were his “Wasatch Rambler” writings to ...
I am writing to express my support for the implementation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ecuadorian immigrants who have been residing in the United States for many years, and can’t return to Ecuador due to the civil unrest and unsafety.
TPS for Ecuador would offer eligible ...
We Americans with kidney failure must accept the fact that we will be in medical debt for the rest of our lives. To pay for dialysis treatment, some patients keep working and use private insurance. Others live in states that supplement the other 20%. For me, although I have my husband’s ...