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We're special, darn it, because we say so

All our children are above average, and we're special, and it's not just us that says so. OK, I'm joking about some of that, but sometimes it's good to have an outsider come to a ...

DATE: Mar 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Young or old, estate planning wise

Ready or not, life happens. I’m talking about estate planning. No, it isn’t just for the wealthy, and it isn’t just to prepare for death. Each of us can benefit. Yes...

DATE: Mar 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Win or lose, we're proud of our basketball boys

The boys playing on the Bayfield basketball team have had three coaches in three years. They had an 11-10 season. They only had one league victory during the regular se...

DATE: Mar 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Opinion

In our community, local food is growing ever deeper roots

Lists. This time of year, I tend to make them. Deep into the “educational season,” it’s easy for me to get confused about where I am supposed to be and whom I am supposed to be t...

DATE: Mar 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

On Monday morning, I will want my missing hour back

Spring forward and fall back. What a cutesy-foo-foo way of making our lives a veritable hell. I think Daylight Savings Time was invented to drive working mothers nuts. ...

DATE: Mar 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Young people share passion for agriculture’s future

Last weekend did not provide the snowstorm many expected. However, it did provide a strong storm of passion for local agriculture and food justice in our area. My Saturday was fu...

DATE: Mar 4, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Build your savings account by setting goals, making plan

This week is National America Saves Week Albert Einstein defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Are you ready to leave the ...

DATE: Feb 25, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Whacky weather leads to random thoughts

We hope winter is coming back this weekend, but we've hoped for that during the past few storms that have shot right over us to the north, and we've had zip for snow. Don't get me...

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Opinion

For our plant world, sound of alarm bells grows louder

It’s that time again. I am starting to despise this process – writing an article to change the weather. I typically disapprove of messing with Mother Nature, but when push comes to shove, I ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Thank you, Pine River Valley Bank, for 28 years

What makes a small place a real town, anyway? An old newspaper adage is that a town needs a school, a post office, a bar, a church, (to balance each other out, I suppose!) and a n...

DATE: Feb 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Shooting-sports competitor sets sights on national contest

The Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Program trains members in the responsible and ethical use of archery and firearms. Here in La Plata County, our 4-H shooting program has grown tremendously i...

DATE: Feb 11, 2015 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

If you don't like dogs, don't have them

Actually, I think that applies to children, as well, but we'll stick to dogs for this week. I have a sad walk when I go to the post office in Bayfield because I have to pass two d...

DATE: Feb 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Opinion