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Wag more, bark less with annual Christmas doggerel

’Twas three days ’fore Christmas, and all through our towns Events of the past year brought smirks and some frowns. We’ll look at what happened for better or worse; ...

DATE: Dec 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Action Line

Gift of gratitude better than any material present

We’ve been entering the holidays, which I’m happy to say has been our typical spirited mash-up, all of which could provide material for the Sinatra holiday video remix of “My Way.” Which is ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Gratitude can bring substantial health benefits

Gratitude has become synonymous with the holidays, as we often take time to step back and acknowledge the things that we are grateful for during the past year. However, have you ever thought...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

How was man billed $3,374 for 1-day car rental?

Budget Rent a Car recently quoted Roy Bonney a $96 rate for a one-day rental from Norfolk to Washington. But it sent him a bill for $3,374. The reason? A tire on Bonney’s car went...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Needed assessments

How else do we tell if instruction is working?

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Session will convene soon with full plate

At last with snow on the ground, it feels like December. That, combined with the increased frequency of phone calls and meetings mean that, before long, the 2015 Colorado legislative session...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Tips for coping with stress of holidays – or any tests

The season is here. And by season, I not only mean that of poinsettias, giant snowfalls and jolly old Saint Nick; I also mean the season of stress, tears and bottomless cups of coffee. ...

DATE: Dec 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Blankets = comfort for kids

La Plata County residents reach out to others, both locally and around the world, in many ways. But I have a particular soft spot – which you’ll soon see is a groan-worthy pun – for Project ...

DATE: Dec 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Gifts too big for stocking: Time, talents, compassion

As we enter the season of giving, I want to take the opportunity to say thank you to all volunteers for the tremendous gift you give to your community. This gift is much better than a pair o...

DATE: Dec 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Red Cross and you

Ski season is here: it’s time to celebrate

Let the coming of winter and its beloved ski season be officially welcomed with a party. For the last decade, Ska Brewing Co. has partnered with Venture Snowboards, the Silverton...

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Doing your part can improve our future

“Marching won’t change anything,” my friend said. “It won’t change anybody’s mind about climate change, or anybody’s habits. It won’t change government policy or the carbon-based economy.” ...

DATE: Dec 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Your Ecological House

This parasitic plant gives us reason to pucker up at holidays

Traditions. Many of our families have them. You may remember my last column talked about the “new” Parmenter tradition of celebrating Thanksgiving somewhere in the desert – dinner by lantern...

DATE: Dec 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office