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Classifieds - April 2021

Mar 23, 2021 03:59PM

To Place Your Ad Call 243-8829. The deadline for the next issue is the 15th of the Month.

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Elderly man stares down confused at dozen or so bottles of pills on table in front of him.
Americans are over tested, over diagnosed and over medicated

Mar 23, 2021 10:13AM ● By Melanie Wiseman

Grand Valley physician says it's time to take back control of your health.

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Ginger DeCavitch holds the 2019 State Archaeologist’s Award
Take pride in your heritage on Ute Heritage Day

Mar 23, 2021 09:34AM ● By Jan Weeks

Retired teacher Ginger DeCavitch engages kids with Native culture on Ute Heritage Day

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Artists celebrate age with age-positive birthday cards

Mar 22, 2021 03:48PM ● By Jan Weeks

Changing the Narrative sponsored a contest for greeting cards that are age appropriate and uplifting instead of disparaging to older folks.

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Pick axe laying near petrified wood, used by Delta County Rock Wranglers
Delta County Rock Wranglers credits its founding to this incredible discovery

Mar 22, 2021 02:57PM ● By Arlyn Macdonald

Rock hunting is a great hobby for all ages to enjoy the outdoors, appreciate nature and explore the earth sciences.

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Sometimes the doctor doesn’t know best

Mar 22, 2021 02:48PM ● By Melanie Wiseman

If you get anything from this column, it’s to drop the old school attitude of “Just do what the doctor says.”

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Stock photo of woman holding large bulldog close to her body and head
COVID’s impact on the animal welfare world

Mar 22, 2021 02:36PM ● By Anna Stout

Animal shelters serve a crucial role in caring for and protecting our community’s most vulnerable pets, but they should be a last resort for housing animals.

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Question of the Month - April 2021

Mar 22, 2021 02:06PM ● By Siggie Carpenter

We asked locals the question, "What was your first home like?" Here's what they said!

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Classifieds - March 2021

Feb 23, 2021 10:54AM

To Place Your Ad Call: 970-243-8829. The deadline for the next issue is the 15th of the month.

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Judy Edmonds gets the COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine offers a shot of hope

Feb 22, 2021 04:33PM ● By Alan M. Schlein

Seniors find comfort even amidst confusion on finding and registering for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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