Special to the Herald TImesHave you ever been to the RockiesIn March or April or May?Springtime in the RockiesCan take your breath away. The beauty of the mountainsWith the sunlight on the snow,Can bring a tear to your eye,And so can the winds that blow. Lucas Turner HT Photo The[Read More…]
Tag: Opinion
Aging computer, aging body?
I was reading a very enlightening article about old computers and when to discard them in favor of a newer, greater, sparkly desktop. The more I read, the more I was convinced that most of the article could be applied to my body as well as my computer. The first[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Phrases in (and out) of fashion
There are old-time expressions that pop up year after year that serve a variety of purposes. The advertising world counts on them and they are not limited to a particular region. The more modern sayings that we all find ourselves repeating ad-nauseum most likely will be remembered by the generation[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Do your best
Most of us are familiar with the concept of leaving things in better condition than we found them. Whether you’re visiting a park or a campground and you pack out your own trash as well as the litter left by someone else, or you’re staying at a friend’s home as[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Solar in Northwest Colorado
While the use of solar power in northwest Colorado may be a new concept to some, solar has a long-established history. Just over the mountains in Golden, NREL – the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, was established in 1977. You may recall it as “SERI” – Solar Energy Research Institute, it’s[Read More…]
VETERANS CORNER: Veteran’s service records
Information on a veteran’s service record can be obtained by contacting: National Archives and Recortds Administration. Phone: 1-866-272-6272. Veterans Service Records: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ 4-Step Veteran Request Process: https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html Military Records Request Using Standard Form 180 (SF-180): http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html By WESLEY EUBANKS – Special to the Herald Times
Volunteers are the heart of HopeWest
We consider volunteers to be the “heart” of our organization for one simple reason: every day, in ways both great and small, volunteer support allows HopeWest to continue our mission of helping families in our community facing the issues of aging, illness, and grief. Volunteers give their time and energy[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Perspective
As a child I was fascinated with ants, to the point my mother told me I better stop staring at those tiny things all the time or I’d ruin my eyesight. Whether my obsession with ants or bad genetics landed me in Coke bottle glasses at 12 is open to[Read More…]
LETTER: Annual pie auction huge success; sugar coma suffered by many
Dear Editor, The Meeker Masonic Temple Association would like to thank everyone that came to the Annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction. There was a record turnout, and many brought amazing pies, cakes and other treats that were auctioned to raise money for our scholarship fund. We would like[Read More…]
Humphrey the Camel
The joke goes: How do you sneak up on a unique camel? Answer: you “neek” up on him. How do you sneak up on a tame camel? Answer: “tame” way! Aside from the talking office camel on commercials proclaiming “Hump Day”, not too many people have pet camels. Humphrey, the[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Keepers of the river
Whew, that was close. The call on the White River, which was imposed in December, has been lifted. Collective ripples of relief must have passed through the valley as the news spread last week. If not, that is as much a concern as the drought and water shortages all over[Read More…]
Assessor: property valuations on the way
Dear property owners and residents: On or before May 1, you should be receiving a Notice of Valuation from our office. As in the past it will be in a postcard format. If you do not receive a Notice, please contact our office. Starting May 1, appointments can be made[Read More…]
