Welcome back to ‘Colorful Colorado’
California is great, but there’s nothing like home sweet home By Margaret Melloy Guziak - We returned home from five days in San Diego where I got my “California fix,” so I am good for another year. By that I mean that of all the cities in California (and I confess I haven’t been to them [...]
Following the rules
By Richard W. Lewis, Funeral Director - In light of the fact that funerals can cost thousands of dollars, it should come as a measure of comfort to some that there are federal regulations in place to protect consumers. The Funeral Rule, designed to protect consumers while they arrange funerals, is enforced by the Federal [...]
What are our learned illness behaviors?
By Lloyd J. Thomas, Ph.D. - When we were children, most of us concluded that in order to become ill, we had to be “attacked” by something outside ourselves. A “bug,” bacteria, virus, or accident resulted in some kind of mental or bodily breakdown. Conversely, in order to recover from illness, we needed to be [...]
Local business recognized for support of military members, their families
Submitted by: Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) The Cherry Creek Radio of Montrose has been recognized for their support of military service members and their families. Specifically, Paul Orlando, General Manager signed an Employer Statement of Support provided by the US Department of Defense, and received the special “Patriotic Employer” Award for [...]
Suds Brother’s Brewery offers ‘School Days’ to help raise funds
Family-friendly restaurant wants to give schools a funding boost By Kathleen Goddeyne - Suds Brothers Brewery, located at 127 E. Aspen Avenue in Fruita, recently sent a letter to schools in Fruita and the Redlands area offering them a fundraising opportunity. The onsite brewing company also has a family dining menu. While there is an [...]
Family Health West announces first Monument Challenge Ride
Submitted by Family Health West - Family Health West invites you to take the Monumental Challenge Ride on October 20, 2012! This difficult road ride is not for the average rider. The route covers over 65 miles that includes three strenuous climbs on the Monument (both entrances) and Little Park Road. The ride is part [...]
Reorienting the child-centered family
By Lloyd J. Thomas, Ph.D. - Much of the psychological/behavioral malfunctioning in families comes from the notion that “children should always come first.” Perhaps that sounds like heresy. But, during the past 35 years of working with troubled families, I have come to believe that making the children the center of a family, creates a [...]
Full Moon Farm still rises
By Margaret Melloy Guziak - On the last Sunday morning in August, we were among the crowd of parishioners at the annual picnic and potluck which Ella Moon hosts at Moon Farm for Sacred Heart Church. When I mentioned to Josh, a college-age, young man, earlier in the week that we were going to Moon [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: SEPT. 11 Two juveniles were reported smoking marijuana in a car in the 1800 block of Catalina Avenue. One 16-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of DUID and possession of marijuana. A 15-year-old boy was given a warning on suspicion of shoplifting [...]