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ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE

Meeker High School students and staff were asked by intern Opal Munger to think of unusual things they’re thankful for–there is always, always, something to be thankful for! I’m grateful for good snow tires, even though we don’t have any snow. ~ Spencer Gates Zachary Lane Bryan. ~ Haley Weston I’m[Read More…]

November 22, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Columns

Turkey

Words never said by a turkey: “Well, it’s time to head off for the holidays.” Seriously, there are some important questions to be answered about Thanksgiving. Deep political questions that have caused many divorces. I mean the age-old argument: light versus dark meat. I truly think this should be a[Read More…]

November 22, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DAYS GONE BY: November 25, 2021

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • After several days spent in the western end of the county and ont he border, State Game Warden Land, Sheriff Wilber and Deputies Smith, Withington and Rich have succeeded in ridding the state of hide-hunting Utes. • Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and the[Read More…]

November 29, 2021 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Editor’s Column: Giving Thanks

It’s that time of year when our hearts turn to gratitude. What are you thankful for? For the month of November, or at least on Thanksgiving Day, we slow down long enough to be grateful for a minute. In the early months of 2021, which were very dark days personally,[Read More…]

November 26, 2021 by editor Comments are Disabled

Kaye’s Corner: Feeling grateful

Given the rough past two years of COVID and other complications in our lives, it might be challenging to think of things we’re grateful for. In preparation for Thanksgiving, I asked myself what I could celebrate this year. Here goes: • Last year we were nearly bedridden with positive COVID[Read More…]

November 22, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Features

Tis the season to give thanks

I’m thankful that both my husband and I have been able to work throughout this pandemic. I’m thankful for our health and above everything, I am thankful for my beautiful daughter!~ Kaylee Ahrens I am thankful for the people who are our first line of defense. Law enforcement and paramedics[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: It’s still about family

MEEKER | The real story of Thanksgiving is rooted in family. No matter what actually transpired between the Native American and the Europeans, who arrived on the shores of this New World, recognition of the importance of family and friends traditionally gathering is clear. No matter one’s material wealth, getting[Read More…]

November 26, 2020 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Editor’s Column: Be grateful, even when it’s difficult

While Halloween now kicks off the holidays for many, Thanksgiving is still the beginning of the traditional holiday season where we make an effort to gather with friends or family, or to take some time off to rest and relax. Whatever you’re doing this Thanksgiving, I encourage you to take[Read More…]

November 28, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Dinner is served…

This was one of the slower moments on Sunday afternoon during the St. James Episcopal Church’s Thanksgiving Dinner as droves of people attended the annual event, which offered a full Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, drink and dessert. As soon as the Denver Bronco game was[Read More…]

November 16, 2015 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled