Self-care is a term we hear around every corner these days, and have for years now. “Self-care is the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a health worker,” as defined by[Read More…]
Columns
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Less whinging, more chirping
I’m having a bit of an Anglophile moment. It started with a podcast about some recent studies that indicate simple ways to “hack” your life for the better. The one that stuck out to me is a study from King’s College in London. According to the research, this one thing[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: From resolutions to habits
This first week of 2023 has been busy for everyone who has tried to follow through on their latest New Year’s Eve resolutions. It seems not to matter if the goals made are serious or frivolous. Sincere attempts to make changes soon become visible to everyone. The uptick in attendance[Read More…]
Who is Buford named after?
Well, I gave you four choices last week: John Buford, Napoleon Bonaparte Buford, Abraham Buford II, and Buford T. Justice. If you are a Smokey and the Bandit movie fan, you quickly eliminated Sheriff Buford T. Justice played by Jackie Gleason. The other three names were all Civil War generals.[Read More…]
The ‘energy gap’ nobody wants to tussle with
Many Western states have declared they will achieve all-renewable electrical goals in just two decades. Call me naïve, but haven’t energy experts predicted that wind, sun and other alternative energy sources aren’t up to the job? Alice Jackson, former CEO of Xcel energy’s Colorado operation, was blunt at a renewable[Read More…]
Celebrating a new year
The Swedish Christmas is a long celebration. It starts Dec. 1 and ends on Jan. 13. I personally think it is a distraction to take their minds off their long winter. They are so far north; they get about four hours of sunlight in December. When it gets dark, I[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: 2023
The approaching new year is met by one and all with the common hopeful expectation that it is sure to be better. January 2023 will arrive right on time, with everyone’s individual resolutions started and ready to bring about positive change. Traditionally it is a new beginning, a fresh start[Read More…]
“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written.”
Happy New Year! It’s my favorite holiday. I love the sense of optimism that comes with opening a new calendar, brushing off the dust from the last 12 months and welcoming a new one. Whether you make New Year’s resolutions or not, it’s a good time for introspection and setting[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Merry Christmas
Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” ~ Oren Arnold As most prepare to take time off over the weekend to celebrate the holiday, let’s[Read More…]
Wildfire victims–one year later
As we turn the calendar to 2023, my emotions return to the Boulder/Marshall wildfire of Dec. 31, 2022, that destroyed 1000 homes in minutes. Living in western USA, we all know wildfire is a threat around the clock and even in urban areas. As victims of this fire face their[Read More…]
‘Have yourself a merry!’
If you say that to anyone during any other season, you might get some puzzled looks. I don’t know the specific origin of the word, but happy takes precedence with so many other holidays. I am assuming with the traditional gifting of cards depicting all the wonderfully celebratory activities celebrated[Read More…]
Guest Column: RED
I would like to tell you of my favorite color, RED. You may have a different color in mind. Maybe you chose that color based the clothes you look best in, or perhaps a color that reminds of you of a favorite flower. I would like you to take a[Read More…]
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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