The month of February will be a busy one at CNCC. We had a great start to the spring semester welcoming returning students and a double-digit increase in new students compared to a year ago! As we get into the heart of the semester, we have turned our attention to[Read More…]
Tag: Guest Column
Guest Column – Everything is a hammer
Our White River Museum has a room full of tools. OK … some of them we call kitchen appliances, but they are still tools. I believe the first tool a man ever used was a rock. He used it as a hammer to crack open acorns and walnuts and dispatch[Read More…]
Guest Column – Kitchen window
I feel very fortunate to have a window over our kitchen sink that translates into an outside view of the world as I cook and prepare meals. It’s a comforting companion because cooking is primarily a solo event. Today, the sky was just awesome with multiple colors of blue, purple[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Groundhog Day is here again
January is officially over today and with it a number of unresolved resolutions. A few stalwart souls continue to work on one or two of these hopeful goals that were forged out of the best intentions. The beginning of February brings forth another celebration of sorts that starts with extricating[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Civility
“How so?” “Really?” “That is not true.” These are all indicators that at the end of a conversation, someone’s feelings will be hurt, especially if these words are spoken in a public forum. These days civility remains in short supply. One can’t be sure there are not more than a[Read More…]
Guest Column – Is the stock market trading on America’s demise?
I admit I do not know a lot about the stock market (lawyers don’t do math, or at least this one doesn’t) but I do understand that the point of the stock market is to bring investors and companies together, allowing the investors to provide financial backing for companies that[Read More…]
CNCC Corner – Happy New Year!
At CNCC we are starting the year off running. There is already a wonderful buzz and bustle of energy and activity on our campuses. The college campuses reopened on Jan. 2 to prepare our facilities, and help those looking to begin their education this spring semester. Class registration will be[Read More…]
Guest Column – 2024 legislative session begins
We’re heading back to work at the Colorado State Capitol for the 120-day legislative session of your Colorado General Assembly. After thousands of miles traveling to all 10 counties of Senate District 8 and hearing your concerns this past summer and fall, I am ready to bring your ideas to[Read More…]
Guest Column: It always takes more time
Many years ago, I was bemoaning to a friend that a work project was requiring much more time than I expected. He just laughed and said, “Kaye, it always takes more time.” Have you ever noticed how your day gets away from you in terms of tasks accomplished? At day’s[Read More…]
Guest Column – Pat’s Christmas Letters, Part 3
My mother-in-law, Pat Hendrickson lived in Meeker about a year before passing at the age of 94. She didn’t get to meet most of you, so I would like to share some of her humor with you now. Her Christmas letters from Bartlett, Kansas, population 69, were hilarious stories of[Read More…]
Guest Column – Gratitude in focus: investing in education and community in HD26
In the spirit of celebration and appreciation, I am reminded how grateful I am to represent all of you in the state legislature. I am excited for the work ahead this legislative session to continue delivering results for our communities. This year, we have a historic opportunity to significantly increase[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Commending our youth Dear Editor, I was privileged to attend some of the basketball games the last two weeks — the “Shootout” in the Meeker High School for girls and boys. It was a unanimously exhilarating experience. Not a single final score comes to mind, but these things do:[Read More…]
