Letters to the Editor | Powell Tribune

A solution in search of a problem

Dear editor: I was reading the paper’s coverage (Powell Trib. April 16, 2024) of Sen. Dan Laursen’s efforts to initiate a hand count of ballots for elections in Park County. I was … more

Submitted by Scott Feyhl | 4/18/24

Excellence in Powell health care

Dear editor: Having recently spent 31 days at the Powell Valley Hospital, it is imperative I share with the community the excellent care I received there. We should be proud of this hospital and … more

Submitted by Mickey Waddell | 4/18/24

We worry about our country

Dear editor: A letter in the April 11 Powell Tribune entitled "Stop the lies" warrants a response. We vehemently defend the right of anyone to voice their opinion. Mr. Reuter is … more

Submitted by Bob and Linda Graff | 4/16/24

The hidden heroes who walk amongst us

Dear editor: April is donate life month. Wyoming has been one of the leaders in the nation with donor registry of 54% of driver license and ID applicant signup to be organ and tissue donors … more

Submitted by Don Hansen | 4/11/24

Stop the lies

Dear editor: On April 2 the Powell Tribune published Linda and Bob Graff’s comments about my March 26 letter against pardoning the violent attackers from Jan. 6. The Graffs wrote that … more

Submitted by Dennis Reuter | 4/11/24

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Dear editor: April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Since 1987, The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence has marked this month to help increase public awareness about the many … more

Submitted by Mike Phillips | 4/11/24

Global warming studies allow for more big government

Dear editor: After reading the doom and gloom global warming forecast in the Feb. 29, 2024 edition of the Powell Tribune — “Yellowstone snowpack declining” — I was not … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 4/9/24

Absence of facts

Dear editor: In response to the letter by Dennis Reuter in the March 26 Powell Tribune. We know that politics is a dirty business. It always has been. We have dirty politicians on … more

Submitted by Linda and Bob Graff | 4/2/24

RE: parental responsibility

Dear editor: As a parent we are responsible to teach our children several things. Amongst these are love, manners, morals, respect and faith. Otherwise, we raise feral thugs. Parents are the … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 3/28/24

Elected official associations shouldn’t get public dollars

Dear editor: Within Wyoming there are a number of associations representing elected officials, governing bodies, special districts, political subdivisions and employee associations. … more

Submitted by Vincent Vanata | 3/26/24

Real patriots work for justice, tranquility

Dear editor: Republicans who follow Trump claim that the Jan. 6 “patriots” are hostages and are treated unfairly. Many protesters claim a First Amendment right to do what they did. … more

Submitted by Dennis Reuter | 3/26/24

Park County GOP not what it used to be

Dear editor: I’d like to respond to Robin Berry’s recent letter to the editor regarding the Park County Republican Party Central Committee and its duly elected precinct committeemen … more

Submitted by Geri Hockhalter | 3/26/24

E-poll books present cyber security issues, not election integrity

Dear editor: At the March 7 GOP meeting we were made aware that the clerks' office is requesting the use of electronic polling books (e-poll books) at all voting locations in Park County. A … more

Submitted by Dave McMillan | 3/14/24

Thanks to all the nice people in town

Dear editor: I’m traveling around Powell this past several weeks, volunteering at several locations. I was checking out all the public lands and natural resources. I ran into some … more

Submitted by Spirit and Douglas | 3/12/24

Schools need to focus on basics

Dear editor: We sit listening and watching our state Legislature battle over our next biennium state budget. Our country’s inflation is rising exponentially, businesses are closing, people … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 3/12/24

County GOP approves irrational resolutions

Dear editor: I am acutely aware that my world view is out of step with the majority of Wyomingites. I have not, however, stormed any capitals, intimidated any voters, or threatened any … more

Submitted by Phil Anthony | 3/12/24

Wyoming Rising is wrong

Dear editor: Phyllis Roseberry’s letter is in error. Our six member panel of Park County Patriots Dan Laursen, Dave McMillan, Tim Lasseter, Boone Tidwell, Larry and Toni French asked the … more

Submitted by Larry French | 2/27/24

Sen. Laursen: Ballots may be hand counted

Dear editor: Wow is all I can say about a recent letter to the editor, penned by Phyllis Roseberry, chair, Wyoming Rising. She was correct on some statements and maybe not telling the whole … more

Submitted by Dan Laursen | 2/27/24

People need to re-register if they did not vote in last general election

Dear editor: We in Park County and the great state of Wyoming attempted to communicate to our legislators about property taxes. Through the valiant efforts of many, a referendum to put the … more

Submitted by Robin Berry | 2/27/24

Glad Lenten Concert series is back

Dear editor: I was very happy to read in the Powell Tribune that the Lenten Concert series is back after a 12-year hiatus. I have family in Powell and vicinity. It is certain that harpist Holly … more

Submitted by James A. Marples | 2/20/24