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What is the best way to honor veterans?

As the Mazurs were getting ready for work and school Tuesday, we had a discussion around the kitchen as we ate cereal, drank caffeine, made sandwiches, and tried to get out the door by 7:20 ...

DATE: Nov 13, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Don’t let food poisoning sour your Thanksgiving dinner celebration

At Thanksgiving, we gather with family and friends to appreciate the gift of each other. Traditionally, this celebration involves lots of food – typically turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. ...

DATE: Nov 12, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Oddities filled county’s 2014 growing season

Abnormal is the new normal. That is my new catchphrase. Actually, I’ve been using it for quite some time, and now that I think about it, it really hasn’t caught on. P...

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Upper Pine: check smoke alarms this Sunday

By Tom Kaufman Upper Pine River Fire Protection District Roughly two out of three fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that are not working....

DATE: Oct 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

4-H kicks off year; join one of many clubs in county

Trick or treat? La Plata County 4-H wants to wish everyone a fun and safe Halloween. It could get a little scary out there, so remember to use your head, heart, hands and health to keep ghos...

DATE: Oct 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

The magic of compounding will make your nest egg grow

Today, I would like to share with you the magic of compounding. Being wealthy, in my personal definition, is not about earning more, it’s about saving consistently. The simple fac...

DATE: Oct 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Sales tax hike would be good for Bayfield

I'm not a big fan of sales taxes. They are regressive, and honestly, as a former business owner, they are a pain in the posterior to collect and remit to the state. That being sai...

DATE: Oct 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Master gardeners shine during successful year

If one were to say – completely hypothetically, of course – that I may not be the most “organized” person, then there could be a smidgen of truth to that. That’s not to say that ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Farm Bureau urges 'no' vote on Prop 105

From the La Plata County Farm Bureau Colorado's statewide ballot will include Proposition 105. If passed, Proposition 105 will require Colorado foods made with genetically enginee...

DATE: Oct 9, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

4-H celebrates harvest season

What a beautiful time of year. Autumn always has a way of reawakening and refreshing my body, mind and soul. Because summer seems to go by so fast, fall is ripe for slowing down...

DATE: Oct 8, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

Earning your GED: why not today?

By Karen Edmonds Pine River Community Learning Center So, you dropped out of high school. Whether it was two months or 20 years ago, you're sure you've sealed your fat...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Opinion

Behold the wonders of the simple apple

Apples, apples, apples everywhere! Yes, apple harvesting and gleaning is encouraged, and, of course, I hope you join the fun activities at Homegrown Apple Days. My apple butter a...

DATE: Oct 1, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office