Viewpoint: Trump is not Alone in Presidential Death and Injury

The near brush with death of Donald Trump this last weekend and his impassioned response has elevated concern for the safety of high-profile politicians as we go into the Republican and Democratic conventions.Four Presidents have been assassinated while holding office (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley...

Viewpoint: You Might as well Know, It Isn’t Always So

A friend of mine sent me a text with a picture of a hand written sign.

DON’T GET ME STARTED

DON’T GET ME STARTEDI recently came across an article online about food additives that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (there are thousands of them).

Viewpoint: Who Wins the Presidential Debate?

Tonight (Thursday) the first of two scheduled Presidential Debates (the second on September 10) will be aired on CNN, CNN International, and CNN Max.

The Larson Family Part II of II

Charles Albert Larson Charles was born in Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in 1890 and moved to Colorado with his parents, Olaf and Laura Belle Larson. He was the oldest of their 12 children. He worked hard to help his father develop their land north and west of Rye and attended the Chilcott School.

Meditation: A Testimony of Jesus Christ

In our worship service Sunday morning once a month, it is a tradition to allow members to bear testimony of Jesus Christ.Anyone in the congregation is allowed an opportunity to stand and share their witness of the Savior.A couple weeks ago, I was not sure I would be able to make it to services.

Viewpoint: Presidential Wealth - Before and After

The current salary for the President of the United States is $400,000 per year, with an expense account of $50,000. After leaving office a president receives nearly $5 million per year in benefits with more than 40% of that cost represented by office space.

Viewpoint: Isn’t It Great to Be Heard?

In this week’s paper, on page 6, you will find the most recent data gleaned from the people who re-subscribe to the View and offer opinions on what they like, don’t like, would like to see more of, or want to see less of.Over the course of our 15 years as owners of the paper, much of what people...

Viewpoint: Half Empty or Half Full

I was feeling a little down after I wrote the graduation and Memorial Day story. I took a look at the people we were losing from Rye High School and I wondered how they would be replaced.

Viewpoint: Good Fences Make Good Neighbors

“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewing I’ve written before about going back to the family farm in Western Kansas with my brothers and taking on some project.