For What It’s Worth
Decisions can stay with us for a lifetime Tim Merris Sometimes we make decisions based on need rather than logic. Recently, my 96 year old mother-in-law Lillie, passed away. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and that is where she spent her entire life. She raised three daughters; two moved away and started their [...]
Bullying self-defense classes offered
Kathleen Goddeyne Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Family Marital Arts Center is offering free anti-bullying self-defense classes during the month of April. The 90-minute, four-series classes will be held every Saturday during April at 10 a.m. and preregistration isn’t necessary. The free classes are open to kids ages 5-13. Students will learn self defense and [...]
Police Report
MARCH 14 Two boys, ages 13 and 12, were both given warnings after suspicion of their involvement in disorderly conduct in the 400 block of E. Ottley Avenue. MARCH 15 A liquor violation was reported in the 1800 block of J Road. A 14-year-old boy was issued a summons on suspicion of being in [...]
Kathleen’s Korner
Live and let love Kathleen Goddeyne Growing up in a small town can often skew your view of the world. My hometown, Gaylord, Mich., has a population of 3,645, according to the 2010 census. Needless to say, there isn’t a wide variety of diversity back home. This doesn’t make it any less near and dear [...]
My View From the Bleachers
Raising children, parenting and shopping Margaret Melloy Guziak “That’s twice and the last time I’m going to give you a two-minute warning,” the young mom scolded her toddler son. He grinned at her threat. “What does that mean?” I wondered. They give two-minute warnings in football games, but this curly-haired, little guy wasn’t playing football. [...]
GJFD recognized for military participation
Special to the Fruita Times The Grand Junction Fire Department has recently been recognized for its support of military service members and their families. Employee Matthew Harmon, staff sergeant of the Wyoming National Guard, has nominated the City Fire Department and its supervisors, John Williams, and other employees for their “above and beyond” attitude. They [...]
‘Call Before You Dig’ saves money, time & lives
Kathleen Goddeyne Calling Common Ground Alliance (CGA) at 811 before digging on your property could save money, but also lives. “Ninety-nine percent of the time, it’s homeowners that hit lines,” said Lower Valley Fire District Chief Frank Cavaliere. “People just assume where their lines are since they’ve been digging in their yard for 20 years, [...]
Parks and Wildlife educates public
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering a free Internet based Hunter education class for members of the media. The class, with a space limit of 20 people, is open to all local and regional reporters, sales people, news directors and administrators. After taking one of three Internet courses approved by Colorado, media members will attend [...]
Savvy Senior
Looking for love and companionship online Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about online dating for older people? My daughter has been urging me to give it a try, but at age 62, I’m a little hesitant. Lonely Senior Dear Lonely, Dating sites have become enormously popular among the older generation in [...]