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Publisher’s Letter: 2020 — AN INSPIRING NUMBER!
2020 — a number that often refers to clarity of vision — what a great and hopeful concept with which to begin the New Year! It’s all in how you choose to see it. In […]
Articles by Blaine Howerton
Art & Lifestyle
Upcycle Art Glass Exhibit by Steve Pastore
The Reserve by Old Elk is proud to present throughout the month of January an Upcycle Art Glass Exhibit by local Upcycle Artist Steve Pastore. Steve’s art is unique in that he does his best […]
Columns
Publisher’s Letter: WINTER SOLSTICE — GIVE IT MEANING!
Since before recorded history, there is evidence that people in the northern hemisphere celebrated the Winter Solstice in late December. This year falling on Sunday, December 22, the solstice marks the shortest day and the […]
Columns
Trooper Tips: Are you driving impaired?
By Master Trooper Gary Cutler How often do you ask yourself if you are driving impaired? I know you’re asking why you would ask yourself that if you are not drinking. But are you actually […]
Columns
Publisher’s Letter: EVERY DAY IS “CHILDREN’S DAY!”
Several countries along with the United Nations designate various days of the year to shine a light on children. But every day is “Children’s Day.” And every child matters. A “giant of humanity” can rise […]
Columns
Publisher’s Letter: ONE DOWN, TWO TO GO!
Last year around this time or certainly by January 2, you may have vowed that “next year” was going to be different. You were going to figure out how to enjoy your favorite foods and […]
Obituaries
Northern Colorado Remembers Ed Lewis
LAPORTE, CO – Ed Lewis born in Mishawaka, IN on April 3rd, 1954, passed away in his home in Laporte, CO December 3rd, 2019. He joins his beloved parents, Betty and Ed Lewis and his […]
Columns
Letter from the Publisher: HOLIDAYS AND HIDDEN ISOLATION
When we think of holidays our thoughts might turn to that famous Norman Rockwell painting of a kind-looking grandma in an apron bringing a gigantic well-roasted turkey to the holiday table. Whereas, the holiday feast […]
Business & Education
Christmas for Kids Sets $160,000 Goal to Help Local Youth
Partners Mentoring Youth is raising money for their Partners’ Christmas for Kids year-end fundraising campaign. It’s their biggest fundraiser of the year with a $160,000 goal which will help them serve over 100 local youth.Their […]
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Publisher’s Letter: Gratitude — Make It Real!
Fast approaching that “Thanksgiving time of year” it can be argued that a majority of the people living in our country have so much for which to be grateful. For those of us lucky enough […]