You’re going to be seeing a lot of “thank yous” from us for the next few weeks. Your generosity and willingness to help us raise funds for a matching grant from the Colorado Media Project has not only brought about a breath of fiduciary relief, it’s been a mental and[Read More…]
Columns
Loose Ends: Let it dust?
“I can’t believe it hasn’t snowed much yet.” “It better be a white Christmas!” So many of us seem to be having these conversations right now. It is discouraging as we are so used to celebrating the holidays by going outside. Sure we can drive around and see the lights[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: ‘Mental health will drive you mad’
We’re bringing you the latest installment in the “On Edge” series from the Colorado News Collaborative this week. The series — a deep dive into the embarrassing state of mental health care in Colorado — has local impact, and a bit of its roots can be traced to the story[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Wreath creator extraordinaire
Christmas elf Gus Halandras works magic on his wreath making. You may know him as long-time Meeker resident, former mayor, Meeker Classic initiator, generous neighbor, and fun guy, but around Christmas, I think he is wreath creator extraordinaire. When driving by his house, I see that by Thanksgiving, he has[Read More…]
Loose Ends: What’s in a name
Reading an obituary of a friend’s cousin on Facebook recently, I was struck by the similarities in the way both children grew up in different small towns here on the western slope of Colorado. The cowboy culture has remained very much a part of raising children, no matter how far[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Holiday music
Soon after Thanksgiving, I start listening to holiday music. I enjoy all kinds of holiday music from the classic to religious hymns and old favorites. I especially appreciate talented pianists. Sometimes I sing along to old favorites from my childhood and other times, I just appreciate the beauty of the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Odds and ends
This week’s front page was rough. Not just because I find fundraising campaigns difficult and awkward, but because it’s a terrifying reminder how close so many communities in our country are to having no source of local news. According to a report by Penelope Muse Abernathy, Knight Chair of Journalism[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Christmas lights
Post-Thanksgiving, we will quickly turn the corner and sprint to Christmas, four short weeks away. Along with shopping, baking and wrapping, the joyful aspect of holiday lights begins. In both our homes and public areas, activities get underway for the lighting of the Christmas tree and exterior decorations. In Meeker[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Conversations
One skill that we are keen on teaching children is listening. I am sure the first preschool and primary school conferences of the year addressed that one specific skill and informed the parent’s mastering it. I believe it is even more of a problem because of remote learning and the[Read More…]
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…]
More on don’t trust, don’t feel and don’t talk
Part 3 My name is Alfie and I am an alcoholic, sharing my experience, strength and hope. In my last article on alcoholism I shared how it manifested in my life, I would like to dive in a little deeper and share how it affected me later on in life.[Read More…]
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…]
