My father was very old school which may explain why he never allowed me to wear nail polish (even clear) or make-up or the latest trends in clothing. So it may come as a surprise to you that he wouldn’t sign for me to get my driver’s license, but he would sign for me to…
Karen Gayle Holdridge Karen was born January 16, 1947, in Duncan, OK to James Arlis and Myrna Lavern Holdridge, and went home to be with her Lord on October 21, 2025. Teaching was her life’s calling, and she was truly gifted at it. She received her Bachelor of Science from East Central State University in…
Rocky Mountain Heroes Foundation: Bridging Bonds Through HuntingIn the heart of Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Heroes Foundation (RMHF) stands as a beacon of support for Veterans and their families. Founded in 2021 by passionate advocates Brian “Sol” Soliday, Doc Holiday, and CSM Dale Veneklasen, RMHF aims to foster connections between Veterans and their children through…
In a community where kids are too often glued to screens, our program is tackling the problem head-on; literally. Red Thunder Youth Sports, home of the Lil Rebels, is keeping sports alive and accessible for children ages 4 to 14 through its football and wrestling programs. With a mission to keep sports local and affordable….
By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel If you’ve driven anywhere in rural Colorado, you’ve likely seen them—those metal beasts out in the fields, rhythmically nodding away like they’re listening to old country tunes through invisible earbuds. To the untrained eye, they’re just oil pumpjacks. But around here, we know better. They’re the prairie’s personal trainers—doing…
WIGGINS Rural Fire Protection District Unveils New Fire Truck in Celebration of 75th Anniversary The Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District marked its 75th anniversary with an exciting milestone — the unveiling of a brand-new fire truck designed to enhance emergency response and safety throughout the community. The new truck, showcased during a community event on…
What a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit at this year’s Southeast Weld County Chamber Soap Box Derby! Held in Hudson Colorado on September 27th, this event was eagerly anticipated by the community and saw a spectacular turnout for its inaugural premiere.The creativity that went into the design of the cars was nothing…
By Wojciech Nowak D.O., PhD. FACC, FSCAI,Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Medicine Every Fall, in the month of September- the Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, multiple events occur to rejuvenate the need for education and prevention of PAD. Being a less-recognized sibling of the heart disease, PAD often lurks in the darkness of ignorance only…
“When life’s filing system starts to overflow, sometimes you just have to laugh and let the papers fall where they may.” Has your brain ever felt like a file cabinet with overstuffed drawers? Mine sure has. Some days it feels like I’m one good idea away from snapping the metal runners clean off. Every morning…
