Opinion
Looking Back: Old-time ingenuity came in handy
MEEKER — One of the western character traits that typified area settlers was ingenuity. Not only did a settler have to be persistent and resilient to survive the hard times, he or she had to come up with unique solutions for obstacles that arose daily. Reading the family histories of[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: July 10, 2008
Dear Editor, I am a current resident at the Love’s RV Park. Reading your article today on what Jeff Madison had to say about the housing crunch here in Meeker has just confirmed to me that the county commissioners’ office doesn’t really understand the full spectrum of what this decision[Read More…]
All eyes open wide as bombs burst in air
RBC — While giving instructions prior to the start of Friday’s Meeker fireworks show, Todd Morris, who is in charge of the event, reminded the volunteers to wear goggles, along with their fireman’s jackets and helmets and, of course, ear plugs. That should have been my first clue.
Playtime in smalltown
MEEKER — Early morning walks often reveal strange sights in a small town. Long handled tool in hand, the woman was heading over to a cluster of trees shading the ditch. She seemed to be in no particular hurry. Wondering what wild growing thing she could be tending, I asked,[Read More…]
Tough times bring out the best in area communities
RBC — I recently went through a scare with one of my kids, and it rocked me to the core. I wasn’t prepared for such a family crisis. As a parent, none of us is, I suppose. These things happen to other people, right?
Letters to the Editor – June 26, 2008
Volunteers pop unexpectedly
MEEKER — When have you ever heard anyone claim there are just too many volunteers to use them all? Never before, but this year around town with the long winter holding off spring, a different kind of volunteer is brightening up people’s lives.
Towns, like family, are different, yet also the same
RBC — I have four children, and I love them all equally. But each one is different. And, in some cases, very different. As any parent knows, kids have unique characteristics and wants and attitudes, as well as problems and issues and dreams that are peculiar to them.
Letters to the Editor: June 19, 2008
Letters to the Editor: June 12, 2008
“The New Guy” gets dose of old-time friendliness
RBC — I had to laugh. Here I was — I had been in Colorado for all of one week — and I was taking photos at, of all things, the annual Old-Timers dinner Saturday at the Fairfield Center. Boy, did I feel out of place.