What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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After taking two to three weeks off, area sports teams were back in action last week, and they kicked 2022 off in a big way. Upsets were plentiful on the hardwood, and outstanding performances were found on the mats in many tournaments across the region. It was a good opening week for the Fleming basketball teams, as the Lady Wildcats picked up wins in ranked match-ups against Merino (54-37) and Kit Carson (45-40). Their boys upset Merino (49-46) and then took care of business at home against Kit Carson (58-37). Both will be contenders in the...
Little Bluestem is the most widely distributed native grass in the United States according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Now its cultivated varieties have been chosen as the Perennial Plant of 2022. For our western region, Schizachryium scoparium “The Blues” and Schizachyrium scoparium “Standing Ovation” are two great choices for the landscape. What makes it the most widely distributed native grass is its ability to grow on a wide variety of well-drained, moderate to dry, infertile soils. What makes it great for growing...
Like a demolition team swinging a sledgehammer, legislators intent on purging Native American mascots from Colorado schools smashed their opposition with little consideration of the wreckage they were creating. So certain of the righteousness of their cause, they denied even mere consideration to the communities upon which they imposed their will. Two of Colorado’s smallest districts — Arickaree (103 students) and Mountain Valley (153 students) — are being severely harmed by this legis...
It is traditional for a columnist to write a Christmas column. I need the job so I had better crank one out. My problem is, these need to be written a month or so before the paper needs them. The day I decided to write this, it was 70 degrees outside. It was hard to get into the Spirit. Out of desperation, I decided I needed to create a winter like atmosphere to put myself in the mood. I waited until Sue was out of the house for the day. First, I turned the air conditioner down to a little...
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve share common ties in heralding the advent of something new and wonderful, something beyond egoistic self-interest. Elements of faith - peace, hope, love and joy — are center stage during the season of Advent. It is a time for reflection and introspection as well as an opportunity to grow our faith in significant ways beyond the trappings of the holidays. It is a time for deep friendship with those who actively wrestle with the many accoutrements of faith tha...
Colorado High School Activities Association announced the All-State team for spirit last week, and one area athlete was a recipient of the honor. Holyoke's Tamara Penzing gained first team recognition in 2A Cheer. Fort Morgan football coach Ty Davies also received a big honor last week. He was named the Denver Broncos High School Coach of the Year after guiding the Mustangs to the 3A crown. It was the first state title for the program since 1999. He was also voted as the 3A coach of the year by...
If you happen to be gifted a beautiful amaryllis, poinsettia or paperwhites, do you know how to care for them? Where to properly place them in your home? Here is some helpful advice for you. Amaryllis are gaining in popularity even over poinsettias. When your amaryllis arrives in bloom place the pot in a room with a temperature around 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. If someone happens to give you an amaryllis bulb to start, then that bulb will need warmer temperatures to get started. This means 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit until you see a flower...
I have lived my entire life near small towns. I’ve never had an address connected to a big town for very long. If the little town I lived near became a big one, or heaven forbid, began calling itself a city, I moved. The town I live near calls itself a city but I think they’re kind of teasing about that, with our two stop lights. The truth is, I’m afraid of big towns. It’s the traffic that scares me the most. In fact, I’d rather get beaten by three guys with sticks than drive through a genuine...
As we make our way haltingly through life there are but a few things that have accompanied us in the long haul. One case in point is a stalwart bit of greenery that has quietly bided its time with us for better than forty years. It was given to us by a previous owner who had nurtured and cared for it untold years prior to its adoption by us. It has determinedly gone about its business, as we have ours, shouldering the vagaries of life and living. It is a hoya plant with long trailing shoots and...
With state spirit now in the books, the fall sport season has officially come to a close. While no area squads brought home titles from last weekend's event, two did earn top three finishes. Swink nearly found its way into the top two for the 2A/3A Game Day Cheer, as the Lions finished third with a total of 90.3 points. That left them just two points back of the second place team. Holyoke nailed down third place in the 2A All-Girl Cheer competition with 73.35 points. Their tally left them only f...
Well, Thanksgiving is barely over and everyone is talking about Christmas. Guess “Under The Wire” might as well jump on the band wagon. A couple of days ago, Sue handed me her Christmas gift list. This act marks the official beginning of our holiday activities which may be somewhat out of the ordinary. As do many other married couples, we have to deal with certain problems concerning gift giving. First is the fact as we get “more mature” if we need something during the year, we just buy it ours...
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid. John 14:27 (NRSV) Most of us are familiar with the Lukan narrative of the Christmas Story. It is the most widely read scripture during the season of Advent. Because of its familiarity, it is often accepted without further thought as an indelible part of the holiday landscape. Calming words for a stress-filled world. Yet surrounding Luke and...
The final football championships of the season were earned over the weekend and the fall campaign officially comes to a close this weekend, when State spirit wraps up the slate. Fort Morgan ended a drought of more than 20 years, when the Mustangs claimed the 3A football crown last Saturday. The Mustangs, who had not hoisted the top trophy in the sport since 1999, claimed the championship with a 21-17 victory over Mead in Pueblo. The Mustangs got a pair of rushing scores from Frank Ortega, but...
I’m the father of three girls. Two I held at birth, a third I didn’t meet until the age of 10 (her, not me). I mention this to establish my qualifications to talk about what’s to follow. A father and son (I have one of those, too) have a unique bond. Nature, however, creates an automatic problem. I call it old bull and young bull in the same pasture. That, however, is another story. There is a bond between father and daughter unlike any other. Love, of course. Mutual respect and admiration, yes....
A small independent college, Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill, lists as one of its educational values ‘unhurried excellence’ according to a recent article from Alban at Duke Divinity School. Alban asks how we can build “unhurriedness” into our schedules, particularly during the season of Advent, noting that we sometimes confuse being busy with getting things done. It is true for individual businesses as much as it is for churches. The implications are real for nearly every aspect...
With the winter sport season getting underway this week, it would be easy to forget that the fall campaign hasn't officially reached its conclusion. The three largest classifications in football will wrap things up with their title games this weekend and state spirit will draw the curtain on the fall season next weekend. This past weekend saw four State titles awarded in football, as six-man through Class 2A all converged upon Pueblo, with two games being played on Friday and two on Saturday at...
Driving around our small rural towns you will notice a yellow shrub rose. This yellow shrub rose has many names such as Pioneer Rose, Oregon Trail Rose, The Yellow Rose of Texas, Yellow Hogg's Rose and Yellow Sweet Brier. Some of the locals here have called it Traveler's Rose or Settler's rose who have had the rose on their farm or homestead through the decades. And that's just a few of its names, but a rose by any other name would smell as sweet, right? Its real name is Harison’s Yellow rose. This was the first rose of its color in this c...
Well, it soon will be upon us again. With covid, drought, high hay costs and low cattle prices, “What” you may ask, is about to hit us again? While not nearly as oppressive as the above list, this impending new arrival in our lives brings with it a new set of challenges. The event? Thanksgiving. Yep, November 25th is lurking right around the corner. Thanksgiving, of course is the day dedicated to reflecting on all those things in our lives for which we are thankful. In a normal year the lis...
Much of the work we undertake as individuals and businesses is to identify logical next steps in the work that we do, or at least be aware of them in order to make informed and helpful decisions. Most of the time it is to our advantage, but not always. There are times when simply being in one place is all we need to know or can do. In other moments we choose to forge ahead in hopes of something bigger or better. That is not all bad, certainly, but we often lack patience by wanting everything to...
As fall begins, winter is not too far behind. Cattle producers are starting to decide how much hay will be needed to make it through the winter. Some basic calculations can be used to help determine an appropriate amount to have on hand. First calculate the basic needs. According to research at the Iowa Beef Center, a basic calculation of daily dry matter (DM) intake is 2.25-2.5 percent of body weight per animal. In a herd with an average cow size of 1,200 pounds, the daily need calculates to approximately 30 pounds DM per day per cow (1,200...
For a two week period, the focus in the region is football, as that sport nears its end. The four smallest classifications played their semifinals last weekend, while the three largest classes are into that round this week. Beginning with six-man, the top four seeds reached the semis, with no upsets throughout the bracket. That meant Cheyenne Wells, the top overall seed would host #4 Idalia, while #2 Stratton was home against Granada. Cheyenne Wells reached its fourth-ever title game with a...
The leaves on the gambel oak are some of the last to go. They stubbornly hang on through rain and freezing weather, even after turning. They are testament to the toughness of the plant in general … drought tolerant, insect resistant, cold hardy and able to recover from mower blight over the years. Gambel oak are seemingly indestructible when compared to other landscaping. Also known as scrub oak, they are normally found at higher elevations and can be discovered among the rocks and cliffs of t...
“Old Jim didn’t have any enemies, just a lot of friends who didn’t like him.” I caught that line from an old movie on TV the other night. You know, the kind of movie that’s on at two in the morning when you can’t sleep so you go out and flip on the old boob tube. “Old Jim” was a gangster being laid to rest after a chance meeting with 30 or 40 machine gun bullets. In an effort to say something good about the departed that was the best they could come up with. I watch a lot of TV in the winter w...
Another State tournament is in the books, as volleyball took center stage last weekend. The region was very well represented at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs and quite a bit of hardware was brought home by area teams. The Class 1A field was loaded with local squads, with the top eight seeds (Briggsdale, Fleming, Haxtun, Merino, Wiley, Stratton, Idalia, Cheraw) all calling Eastern Colorado home. The 12th-seed, Genoa-Hugo/Karval also represented the area. As the bracket played out...
Another round of state hardware was awarded over the past weekend, as gymnastics took its turn in the spotlight. While no area squad factored into the team title chase, a number of strong performances were turned in. Lone Star's Alivia Weathers qualified for the individual finals of the vault and floor in the Class 4A event. She finished 14th in the vault and 17th on the floor and was also named the first recipient of the Colorado High School Judges Association scholarship. She was joined in the...
