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The Outwest Senior Center in Wiggins could use the help of the neighboring communities to replace the outdated HVAC system at their building located at 109 S Main St in Wiggins.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…
By Tammy Whitaker – Owner/Editor If someone had told me a year ago that I would one day buy a newspaper, I’m pretty sure I would have laughed out loud—and said “never in a million years”. But if life has taught me anything, it’s this: never say never! So, why on earth did I buy…
By Tammy Whitaker,Editor Lost Creek Sentinel My name is Tammy Whitaker, and I’m proud to be the editor of this brand-new publication that will replace the Lost Creek Guide, a previously published regional newspaper. Joining me on this exciting journey is Ed Morales, our publisher, who also brings his talents as a professional photographer and…
By Jeri MorganCode Blue Computing It’s Monday night. The lights are low in the office. The building is quiet except for the soft hum of servers. My daughter is in dance class, doing what she loves and working hard on her goals. And here I am, doing the same thing… just with fewer pirouettes…okay zero…
