Here we are in the holiday season with gobs of entertaining. Good manners are always in style and even more important at holiday gatherings. You really can’t go wrong when you’re a thoughtful guest. BE ON TIME If you’re attending a large gathering or open house, you can show up[Read More…]
Opinion
Loose Ends: Christmas traditions
While every family celebrates the yuletide differently, there are cultural traditions that some families continue to keep passing on over the years. They can be centered around food, gift-giving, or participating in once-a-year family activities. These traditions were originally passed down from their ancestors and shaped into a version of[Read More…]
Letter: Accurate Moyer recall timeline
Dear Editor: Last week the committee to recall Gary Moyer blamed us for delaying the recall process. On Sept. 2, 2021, RBC Clerk Campbell presided over a “hearing,” in which she should have recused herself (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akk1OjKyWzg) in response to a protest that I filed on Aug. 13, 2021, challenging the recall[Read More…]
Letter: You, Rio Blanco Citizens, are cordially invited …
Dear Editor: … to attend the hearing of the presentation of the Rio Blanco County 2022 budget, as published in the Herald Times (HT) and online. This is an urgent plea for all Rio Blanco Citizens to be present on Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021, at 6 p.m. in the Board[Read More…]
Letter: Kudos to Sportsman’s Club on shooting range
Dear Editor: I had the pleasure of sighting in weapons at the new shooting range just before Thanksgiving. You’re fortunate to have such a fine facility with room to grow. The helpers were knowledgeable and energetic and the community should be proud. Thank you, Mike Bullen Grand Junction
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…]
Letter: Thanks to PMC from Purkey family
Thanks to PMC from Purkey family Dear Editor: On behalf of the Purkey family, we would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to those who work at Pioneers Medical Center. We are so blessed to live in the Meeker community, where we are seen and treated as[Read More…]
Letter: Recall update
Dear Editor: The update on the Moyer recall is as follows: the Moyer Recall Committee is awaiting judicial review before the recall can go before voters on a ballot. The attorney hired by Matt Scott filed a lawsuit in Rio Blanco District Court challenging the decision made by Boots Campbell,[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…]