When it comes to finding a good book, the shelves of the public library continue to be the best place to start. The libraries in many rural communities have moved forward with the times as they have expanded their services to their patrons by offering online check-out. This allows all[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Loose Ends: Collaborative efforts
“We never have done it that way before” is the go-to reaction in a well-established community when someone tries to bring change. That often puts a halt to any efforts to collaborate. Negativity continues to seep deep below the surface. One continues to hear complaints that things have not gotten[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: When in Doubt…
“When in doubt, tell the truth. It will confound your enemies and astound your friends.” ~ Mark Twain Remember the old TV show “Candid Camera,” where people were set up for foolish tricks and pranks and filmed without knowing it? With the proliferation of security cameras — homes, doorbells, malls,[Read More…]
Editors Column: Assume Positive Intent
“Everyone is doing the best they can. When they can do better, they will.” Dr. Lee Gibson I’d like you to try an imagination exercise. Think about the person in your life who causes you the most resentment, frustration and disappointment. You might think they’re lazy, sloppy, careless, mean, foolish,[Read More…]
A positive approach to birthdays
“You are really getting up there” is the kind of comment no one really wants to hear, unless you are still a child eagerly awaiting the next birthday. As long as it is said as a joke, it is accepted as a well-meant reminder. Children and adults alike learn quickly[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Gratitude for help during difficult time
Dear Editor, The family of Susan Fredrickson would like to take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to so many dear people after the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. The sympathy and compassion expressed to us through calls, cards, texts and flowers was[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: CSP partners with Georgetown U for ABLE Project
Dear Editor, As the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol, I am excited to announce a partnership with the Georgetown University Law Center for Innovations in Community Safety (CICS) to implement the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project. Law enforcement officers frequently face high-stress, high-stakes decisions as they fulfill[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Classic pride
“Paralyze resistance with persistence.” ~ Woody Hayes Standing in line at Jammin’ Lamb Fest with hundreds of hungry Meeker Classic attendees, with my cardboard meal tray and paper napkin in hand, I eavesdropped on the conversations of those nearby. They laughed and chatted about the town, about who made the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for food bank donations
Dear Editor, I would like to send out a great big thank you to those that have donated recently to our community food bank here in Meeker. Mountain Valley Bank’s Summer Festival was held last week and many, many items were collected. With the help of volunteers, we sorted and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Fifth annual Makeover sees local horses go to good homes Dear Editor, Michael Spickard, the outfitter at Trappers Lodge, raised his hand for the winning bid on the solid looking bay yearling Lightning. Trained by this year’s youngest trainer, age 12, Jakob James of Oak Creek, the little bay placed[Read More…]
Veterans Corner: Rights
By WESLEY EUBANKS I believe logic dictates that new covid mandates are very possible based on historical precedence and the amount of money involved in “managing” the Covid pandemic. You have the right to accept the vaccine. You have the right to wear a mask. You also have the right to[Read More…]
Guest Column: One of Meeker’s Founding Fathers: George Hazen, Part 2
Part 1: Our Founding Fathers: Part One At the suggestion from George’s brother, Col. William B. Hazen, the post office appointed George Stillwell Hazen postmaster of Meeker, Summit County, Colorado on Oct. 4, 1880. George had some experience in this job. He was the civilian postmaster at Fort Buford, Dakota[Read More…]
