Feb. 6, 1928 ~ Dec. 3, 2020 Edwin Allen Jirak, husband, father, civic leader, retired pharmacist, and Navy veteran, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at the Boise VA Medical Center at age 92. Born Feb. 6, 1928, in Kearney, Nebraska, he was the younger of two sons of Joseph and[Read More…]
Month: December 2020
For one family, mental health difficulties aren’t just about 2020
LAKEWOOD | They love each other. That should go without saying. They have, in fact, gone through hell and back for one another — and that was before 2020 rolled out its string of gut-twisting, sleep-depriving upheavals. Still, Janay Barfoot will be the first to say that hers is a[Read More…]
feathery friend …
Baby, it’s cold outside! It’s a great time to bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air with a friend or two, just like Rangely resident Kaisley Sanford and her pet rooster Tony.
ERBM receives $26,600 in commercial light rebates
MEEKER | White River Electric and Tri-State’s Commercial Light Rebate program issued the Meeker Rec District $26,600 in lighting rebates. This included rebates for the new ball field lights and indoor LED upgrades for the Rec District facility. WREA is also working on commercial light rebates for the new Meeker[Read More…]
News Briefs: Dec 17, 2020
Window shop with The Upstairs Gallery MEEKER | The Upstairs Gallery has moved downstairs into the Hugus Building windows. Shop anytime. Text or leave a voicemail for Pat @ 970-799-9375 with your name and item numbers. Pick up between 2-5 p.m. at the 594 Main Hugus door. Fine art and[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER: It all start’s with soil.
Many people enjoy designing attractive landscapes around their homes. These areas may be dominated by lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, or vegetable gardens. To protect the financial and time demands of these efforts, gardeners must first understand the specific soil conditions in their yard. How well does the soil hold (or[Read More…]
Register snowmobiles, boats and OHVs from your home
RBC | You don’t need to travel to an office to register your recreational vehicle. Just pull up the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website and get it done from the comfort of your home. It’s easy to register, just go to the CPWShop website. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging[Read More…]
Why getting help for your mental health is so important
RBC | Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the help they need for various reasons. Making excuses for not getting treatment for your anxiety issues will not solve anything. With[Read More…]
CPW preps for winter studies
RBC | Wildlife managers, biologists, and researchers from Colorado Parks and Wildlife are gearing up for a busy winter season. During the winter months, CPW will be using helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to capture and classify big game species. Winter study work will include operations to capture, assess, and collar[Read More…]
A message from our healthcare providers
MEEKER | Imagine with me, for a moment, there is a new infectious disease the world has never seen before and for which the medical community has no curative treatments. We also don’t know how deadly it is or how fast it spreads. OK, you don’t have to try that[Read More…]
COVID–What’s it really like?
MEEKER | Having battled COVID for a few weeks now, here’s a frank account of what it’s really like, from our experience. I know every patient is unique, but I think our situation is typical for mid-way between mild and profoundly serious infections. For those of you who think it[Read More…]
The power of adversity
RBC | Adversity is part of life. There is no way to avoid it. Although adversity may seem unpleasant, avoiding it inhibits your development. The more challenges you face, the more you are prepared for challenge. Instead of shunning adversity, welcome it as a growth opportunity. Overcoming adversity builds strength,[Read More…]