MEEKER | I remember the first Christmas my sister wasn’t with us. I remember the beautiful way she decorated her house each year and the fun our families shared—Christmas tree hunts, games nights, shared memories of our parents and good times on the farm in Minnesota where we grew up. There[Read More…]
Opinion
The changing of life’s many seasons
RBC | The chill of the winter breeze is frigid this morning as I type this and I can’t help but think of the things in my life and how their natural progression revolves around the Colorado seasons. The ground is falling into a deep slumber with the stirrings of new[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Rest in peace, Mr. Bush
In the first general election after I turned 18, George H.W. Bush was the Republican presidential candidate. I voted for him. In the four years that followed, I had moments of regret over that choice. There was the infamous “read my lips, no new taxes” statement, which taught me that[Read More…]
Put your money where your mouth is
RBC | Facebook. Happy little dings, memes, being able to share something with people without actually having to talk to those people (or put on pants)—what’s not to love? A lot, actually. For me, Facebook is how I tune out the chaos of daily life. Lately I’ve found myself subconsciously opening[Read More…]
Letter: Climate change denier
Dear Editor: I am a denier. At least that’s my label according to those who believe in human caused global warming (HCGW) which is caused, of course, by the burning of carbon based fuels, coal and petroleum. My position in this discussion was recently bolstered by an televised interview of[Read More…]
A tearful goodbye from Jen Hill
RBC | Over the years I’ve learned that many of life’s little clichés exist for a reason. Oftentimes there is a grain, or even a boulder, of truth packed into those tiny nuggets of wisdom. The cliché I’ve been stuck on this week is, “when one door closes, another opens.”[Read More…]
The anonymous elephant in the room
RBC | It’s not difficult to stay anonymous if you never leave home, even in a town of 2,500. This is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because, “who is that random weird lady falling up the stairs at Town Hall?” is much preferred to, “Caitlin R.[Read More…]
{Editor’s Column} Sigh away, it’s good for you
Reporter 1: You’re full of sighs today. Reporter 2: That’s just how I breathe now.” That quote comes from an entertaining Facebook page I’ve followed for several years called “Overheard in the Newsroom.” They post pithy comments and quotes that have been, or could be, heard in a newsroom. Some[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Day helps support MEF
Dear Editor: The work of the Meeker Education Foundation (MEF) can be supported through Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 4, 2018. This online, statewide event is sponsored by Community First Foundation and FirstBank. All listed charities on ColoradoGives.org, including the Meeker Education Foundation, have met Community First Foundation’s high standards and[Read More…]
Thanks to PMC; get your flu shot!
Dear Editor: Thank you to Dr. Anderson, Heather Wood and the staff at the ER for taking such good care of me when I came to visit and fell through the cracks. I really appreciate PMC’s emergency staff. If you have not taken your flu shot, take it! Sandy Shimko[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for handmade quilt
Dear Editor: With sincere heartfelt appreciation, I wish to thank Peggy Shults, Twila Morris and the Meeker 4-H Sewing Club for the beautiful handmade quilt they made for our new baby. I sure enjoyed the time I spent as the 4-H sewing leader and am grateful for all the kids[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Nov. 27
RANGELY | Then Community Networking Meeting is fast approaching. Please join us on No. 27from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be CNCC’s Instruction Department. The college would like to take this time to gain insight from community member regarding our current programs as well as programs the community would like CNCC[Read More…]
