… When I became the sole resident of my household for the first time in 30 years one of the tasks I tackled was a stringent decluttering of my kitchen, including the silverware drawer. No need to keep multiple mismatched sets of forks, knives, and spoons lying around for one[Read More…]
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Guest Column: Thanksgiving
As children, we were treated to special fun in November and December. I don’t know what Freud would say about Sugar Plums dancing in my head, but I remember the build up of excitement starting at Thanksgiving. Family traditions and the anticipation of Christmas foods, decorations and toys are a[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Remembering Joe
It isn’t that there are “no words” when it comes to first trying to process someone’s sudden death. It is impossible to summon the right words when someone you have known for 40 years passes away suddenly. Joe Fennessy died a little more than a week ago ending his eight[Read More…]
Death Notice: James Clinton Mogensen
Feb. 3, 1939 ~ Nov. 18, 2022 At his request no services are scheduled. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to VFW Post 5843 or Hope West and may be sent to Grant Mortuary, P.O. Box 333, Meeker, CO 81641.
Death Notice: Lewis Raymond Anderson
June 4, 1943 ~ Nov. 21, 2022 Services will be held at Highland Cemetery in Meeker on Friday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.
GOING UP
WREA hung red and green lights on the courthouse pine trees in Meeker Monday. The trees will be lit during the Parade of Lights celebration Nov. 30. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
No evidence of wolves thus far in cattle deaths
During a meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission held last week in Gateway, Colorado, Travis Black, CPW Northwest Regional Manager, provided an update on the investigation into 18 calf deaths about 15 miles southeast of Meeker in October. At that time, rancher Lenny Klinglesmith notified CPW that[Read More…]
DORA seeking members to serve on professional regulatory boards
The Division of Professions and Occupations, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), is seeking members of the public at large to serve on our professional regulatory boards. The Division regulates more than 50 professions, occupations and entities in Colorado, ranging from numerous healthcare professions to a varied group[Read More…]
DUCK, DUCK …
Mallard ducks enjoy the chilly White River. According to allaboutbirds.org, the Mallard is the ancestor of nearly all domestic duck breeds, excluding the Muscovy duck. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Nov. 15 ERBM meeting report
During the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board meeting on Nov. 15, Director Vicky Edwards reviewed monthly financial reports with the board, noting, “I think the staff has done a phenomenal job on watching expenses every way down the line, every single line item.” Despite these efforts[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Day
On December 6, 2022, Community First Foundation and FirstBank will be presenting the 2022 Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is a tradition started in 2010 in which Coloradans can donate to support statewide nonprofits. This year, people can donate money to support over 3,200 nonprofits, including local charities such[Read More…]
Eighth annual Fresh Air Friday
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy winter holiday season, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to spend time outdoors this Friday. On Nov. 25, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday. This year marks the eighth annual Fresh Air[Read More…]
