They kept her under water until her lungs burned and her body gave out. They asked again and again for names. She gave them none. Years later, her brother would name the most famous perfume in the world after her. Summer, 1944. Paris was occupied, tense, watched. Catherine Dior was taken to an elegant townhouse…
By Tammy WhitakerEditor, Lost Creek Sentinel As we turn the page on a new year, we are also opening a new chapter in the story of your local newspaper. Beginning this month, the Lost Creek Sentinel is proud to announce that it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Heartland Heritage Media, a newly established…
Those are the only Christmas presents Randy and I clearly remember from our childhood. I remember that purple dress because it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I wore it to the local spelling bee—and I won. I’ve always believed the confidence came from that dress, the only truly “special” one I…
Over the years, I’ve come to think of November as the month that kicks off the season of giving—whether it’s giving thanks around the holiday table, sharing a plate of cookies with friends, or exchanging gifts with family. So, in keeping with that spirit, Ed and I decided that November would be the perfect time…
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…
By Patty SheatsVA Medical Center The Story of Gary – A Vietnam VeteranGary, lives at Juanita Nolasco, a muti-family property located in Denver, with his rescue dog Bea. He and the many other residents who live there are on fixed incomes. Their many health challenges, including mobility limitations and upcoming surgeries make it difficult to…
Long before chambers of commerce, economic development boards, or networking luncheons, rural communities in places like southeast Weld County found their hub of connection in the Grange. Established after the Civil War, the National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry spread across agricultural America in the late 1800s. Its mission was simple but…
The Outwest Senior Center in Wiggins could use the help of the neighboring communities to replace the outdated HVAC system at their building located at 109 S Main St in Wiggins. Upon inspection, my husband Randy determined that the current system is at least 20 years old which in itself poses challenges of efficiency and…
By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel I recently received a completed Soap Box Derby registration form in my inbox, which is not unusual since we’re preparing for our upcoming Soap Box Derby. But this one stood out – not for what it said, but for how it looked. Splattered across the page were several spots…
By Tammy WhitakerEditor In a world full of expectations, societal norms, and internal doubts, one woman is challenging the notion that we need anyone else’s approval to live fully—and she’s doing it with purple hair, a passport full of stamps, and a bold sense of self. That woman is me. For many, personal growth is…
