The SoapBox Derby may begin with plans, schedules, cars and a racecourse, but what brings it to life is something much bigger: community. Race day was filled with the kind of moments that remind us what makes Southeast Weld County such a special place. Kids came flying down the track with huge smiles, families lined…
By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel There are some events you plan because they’re part of the job — and then there are events that somehow work their way into your heart.The 2026 Southeast Weld County Chamber of Commerce SoapBox Derby was definitely the latter.After months of planning, organizing, building, measuring, coordinating and probably more…
By Patty Sheats A service-connected joint problem can affect more than the original injury. Limping, favoring one side or using a cane may alter a veteran’s gait and place added stress on the knees, hips and back.Common secondary conditions include hip, back or opposite-knee problems related to a service-connected injury resulting in pain, numbness or…
By Lance Fleming “To opening new doors!” This was a toast that I heard at a retirement party this month. There are so many sayings, toasts, literary pieces and cliches in our everyday life that involve doors. And, of course, it got me thinking about doors and real estate. Here are my Top 5 weird…
FINANCIAL FOCUS® – What does financial fulfillment actually feel like? By Toby Karr, AAMS®Edward Jones Financial Advisor | http://www.edwardjones.com/toby-karr | 720-509-0504 Feeling financially fulfilled means so much more than just the number in your bank account. It’s about being able to take your family out to dinner without calculating whether you can afford it. It…
Chew Wisely: The Hidden Risks of Antlers, Bones, and Rawhides By Laura JensenCVT, LVT, VTS (ECC) For generations, antlers, bones, and rawhides have been popular choices for dogs who love to chew. While they may seem like harmless, natural treats, they can carry serious risks- and can quickly become a veterinary emergency. Choking, Broken Teeth,…
With thanks to Amy McFarland, Faculty, Department Chair, Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Aims Community College Teach them young. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, but as a parent it can be intimidating. How do we raise young people who are kind, humble, motivated, and community-centered?I was fortunate to be raised in agriculture on a diversified…
By Milos KralPreClear Cybersecurity For most of my life, there was a fairly reliable way to settle an argument about whether something really happened.“Did you see it?”If you saw it with your own eyes, that was pretty good evidence.A photograph was even better.Video? Case closed.We even built the expression into our language:Seeing is believing.Artificial intelligence…
Melonie Hartford is a Colorado native with a gift for turning everyday moments into stories worth sharing. Whether through her art, her writing, or a good conversation, Melonie has a way of painting a picture and finding the humor tucked inside life’s adventures.We’re excited to welcome Melonie as a Guest Writer for The Lost Creek…
By Diane BlockerDiane’s Travel of Keenesburg | http://www.DianesTravelCo.com | 303-359-9457 Stepping off the plane or ship in Bermuda feels less like entering a modern tourist hub and more like slipping through a tear in time. Floating in the lonely reaches of the North Atlantic, this self-governing British Overseas Territory has spent centuries cultivating an identity…
