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…]
Tag: Opinion
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…]
Letters to the Editor: May 12, 2022
Gerloff family thanks Dear Editor:The Delton Gerloff family would like to say a big thank you to Dr. Travis Anderson, PA Starla Pelloni and all the nursing staff at Pioneers Medical Center for taking such good care of our beloved guy (Opa).Thanks going out to everyone who brought meals and[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…]
Spartans athletic update
We are heading into a very busy time of year for CNCC athletics, so this month we wanted to share a bit about upcoming events and some exciting changes happening within CNCC Spartan Athletics. First, our men’s and women’s basketball programs are closing out their seasons. Each team has three[Read More…]
Responsible gun owners need to be heard
I own a closet full of guns. But nowhere in that closet is ammunition. That is locked up elsewhere, reflecting a rule I was taught in childhood. Guns are powerful, even deadly, tools. If you own one, it’s on you to keep it safe. That is what the parents of[Read More…]
Letter: Goodbye from pharmacy
Dear Editor: Oh boy, I knew this was going to be hard but I didn’t realize how hard! It’s extremely difficult to say all this out loud for my beloved Meeker community to hear. My mind cannot articulate the words my heart wants to share. All who know me understand[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Thank yous
Thank you Dear Editor:I would to take this time and thank the Ranger, the deputy sheriffs, ambulance crew, Laura Smith and her helper, and family and friends for just being there. Also for all the flowers, food, cards and calls that I have received during a very difficult time. Wanda[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Our Best Christmas
Written in 1954 by my Uncle Clarence Hill for the Farm Journal, I hope you will enjoy this story as much as we have. A father of five, Iowa farmer, humorist, woodworker, and uplifting writer, Clarence Hill was an unforgettable character. A shaggy, pot-bellied little Shetland pony got all mixed[Read More…]
