Library Board comments Dear Editor: I would like to thank Jared Henderson for his excellent article and reporting on the September library board meeting. I hope he will continue to attend future meetings. That said, I have a soft voice that may not have been clearly heard by all those[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
EDITOR’S COLUMN – October 3rd, 2024
“Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?” ―Terry Pratchett Wednesday, Oct. 2 marked six years since the coroner came to my office to notify me that my oldest son was dead. For those who don’t know or remember, Ethan was 26,[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: What happened to dress codes?
Dress codes are no longer apparent in public places these days. Forget casual Fridays, as sloppy sweats continue to be the top choice most any day. Post-pandemic remote workers are more willing to go into the office three or four days a week when they can resume working from home[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – October 3rd, 2024
How to rope a bear… from the Cowboy Gathering at Trappers Lodge Dear Editor: Tracy and I, along the Brennans and other Meekerites were treated Saturday to the fourth edition of Trappers Lake Cowboy Gathering on the Mountain. This event drew people from as far away as Arkansas to listen[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – September 26th, 2024
“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” ―Benjamin Franklin Sept. 22-28, 2024, marks the annual observation of Banned Books Week, first established in 1982 by the Office of Intellectual Freedom at the American Library[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: People by post?
Asking ourselves, “What is the worst thing that could happen?” is often a question posed by counselors and therapists to help anxiety-ridden patients cope with various situations. Picturing the worst-case scenarios coming true, as well as coming up with solutions for changing one’s reaction to daily stressors is reported to[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 26th, 2024
Meeker Cemetery Board attends Special District Association conference Dear Editor: The staff and two members of the board of the Meeker Cemetery District attended the Special District Association Conference in Keystone September 10-12. The first morning started off with Ann Terry, CEO, announcing to the Meeker Cemetery the most beautiful cemetery in[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – September 19th, 2024
“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts..” ―E.B. White The word prejudice means to pre-judge. The human brain is designed to use prejudice as a shortcut. With pre-built prejudices, we can form opinions, make assumptions, and take corresponding action without wasting[Read More…]
YOUTH ZONE – Training for adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse planned for October in Carbondale
This month, YouthZone is excited to invite you to a free educational event co-hosted by our community partners. Join us at the 3rd St. Center in Carbondale on Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children® training, an evidence-based, award-winning program that teaches adults[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – September 12th, 2024
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” ―William Faulkner On my first visit to the ocean I waded hesitantly into the surf, feeling the ground seem to disappear beneath me as the water receded, only to be knocked down by the[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 12th, 2024
Food Bank grateful for multiple donations and support Dear Editor: The Meeker Community Food Bank has been truly blessed in the past month. Mountain Valley Bank’s Summer Festival helped us stock our shelves with many donations given by people of the community. They have been supporting the food bank this[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER – CNCC: A Unique Education Grounded in the Colorado Experience
On Aug. 19, 2024, CNCC’s Fall semester began with the college seeing a positive and steady enrollment trend that includes a surge in growth among our concurrent enrollment, aviation and bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene programs. These programs among others at the College are wildly popular because the institution takes[Read More…]
