Graduation speakers fill their speeches each May and June with words of wisdom that they hope the listeners will carry forward to all of the opportunities and changes that await them. If they are successful, the graduating class for which these words were originally written will recall them. Some of[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion Editorial
Hidden in the Cloud
It has taken a long time for me to get used to conducting daily business in this digital world. Many of us are moving steadily forward, but some of us continue to flounder around. I am one of those who remain baffled when a problem arises with my smartphone or[Read More…]
Fire prevention, Part 3
Of course, nothing is completely fireproof, but there are steps you can take to decrease your home’s vulnerability. Here is a link to great article on wildfire mitigation. https://csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation/protect-your-home-property-from-wildfire/ Steps such as removing dead foliage near your house foundation, trimming tree branches that touch your roof, moving firewood away from[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN
There is always the danger that those who think alike should gravitate together into ‘coteries’ where they will henceforth encounter opposition only in the emasculated form of rumor that the outsiders say thus and thus. The absent are easily refuted, complacent dogmatism thrives, and differences of opinion are embittered by[Read More…]
What does a Scot wear under his kilt?
Shoes and socks of course! I attended the Grand Valley Scottish Festival in Grand Junction this weekend. And yes, I wore my kilt with my dirk (short dagger) in my right sock. The dirk is used more as an eating utensil than a weapon. It has been known to be[Read More…]
Editor: What have we learned?
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. ~ Søren Kierkegaard Someone has said that when we go through difficult times, instead of asking “why is this happening?” we should be asking “what can I learn from this experience?” So what can we learn from the[Read More…]
Why we must reclaim our river
It’s an annual ritual for the alpine snow to melt as soon as the spring winds blow over the Flat Tops and once the sun again embraces the raw lands of the backcountry. Water, here, is practically woven into nature’s coat out of thin air. It condenses on the rugged[Read More…]
Parents weigh in while reading remains essential
The Colorado State Board of Education is responsible for setting statewide standards for K-12 students. Local school districts then align curricula to those standards. As the Social Studies Standards revision committee is active, public comment continues to pour in. Last month the Department of Education received more than 17,000 emails[Read More…]
Fire Preparedness, Part 2
This week’s column continues concerning fire preparedness with a focus on communications. Notifications. Be sure your phone number has been registered at the Rio Blanco Alert Notification System. If there is a fire emergency near your residence, you will receive a call, email, or text depending on your choices. You[Read More…]
It is about the story
It is about the story. it doesn’t matter how one chooses it to be delivered. It could be radio, television or social media. The casual banter is distracting and it is tough to pare down the stories to focus on the facts at hand. The human interest story behind the[Read More…]
“I have hit a roadblock! I have looked everywhere!”
Believe me, every researcher has said this at some time. An ancestor can’t be found in a census, government record, or the name doesn’t appear anywhere in the country he claims as a homeland. There are all kinds of reasons that someone can’t be found. Spelling variations are a major[Read More…]
How to keep ego from derailing your efforts to become a great leader
When it comes to leadership, a fine line can exist between confidence and egotism. Certainly, everyone has an ego and we would achieve little in life if there wasn’t a part of us filled with the conviction that we can tackle the challenges before us. But unfortunately, sometimes things get[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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