Take a cue from me, R-E-L-A-X
‘Tis the season to be jolly? Not everyone. Why does this time of year bring out the worst in some folks? Isn’t this the time of year to be happy and joyous? If so, why are people so uptight in the parking lots and malls? Just the other day, Tim took me shopping over at [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: NOV. 17 Fraud was reported in the 200 block of Sargent Circle. The victim reported that she sent $200 to a person on Craigslist for Denver Broncos tickets via Western Union. The victim never received the tickets. NOV. 19 Two persons received personal [...]
Fruita Chamber names new director
By Tim Merris - The Fruita Chamber of Commerce appointed Interim Director Shauna Davies to the permanent director position. After six months of evaluating the position and Davies, the nine-member board unanimously voted to promote Davies. Davies, born and raised in the Grand Valley and a graduate of Central High School, takes over the position [...]
What are you mirroring to others?
By Lloyd J. Thomas, Ph.D. For years I have wondered why people mentally, emotionally and physically abuse themselves.Is self-hatred at epidemic levels? Are people basically masochistic? Why do people hurt their bodies with toxins, poor nutrition and no exercise? Why do people hurt their minds with mental activities producing anxiety, guilt, resentment and self-condemnation? Why [...]
Much to do in these last days of 2012
By Margaret Melloy Guziak - Turning the last 2012 calendar page, we reach the last month, December, and as women, we start to worry or panic. We question whether we can get everything done in time that we’d planned to do before Christmas. There are Christmas cards to be addressed, stamps to buy and packages [...]
Man sells ads, not for the chamber
By Kathleen Goddeyne - The Fruita Chamber of Commerce sent an email to all of its members on Friday, Nov. 30 stating that a man has been contacting members to sell directory ads and collect credit card information. A printed letter and phone calls have also been gone out to members to ensure the distribution [...]
Broncos reign the West
In dire need of snowfall, government agreement The Broncos continue to impress and Manning just takes charge on the football field; the players believe in him and they should. You see him working with linemen when the offense is off the field. He is a great communicator on and off the football field. What a [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: NOV. 4 A rollover traffic accident occurred on I-70 at mile marker 20. A juvenile male was taken to the hospital. NOV. 6 A juvenile at 1835 J Road was issued a summons into Fruita Municipal Court on suspicion of trespassing at [...]
BLM accepting public comment on proposed trail, bike race
Submitted by Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction - The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comment on a proposed 2013 mountain bike race. Under the proposal, race organizer, Epic Rides, plans to route race traffic through portions of the Bands Canyon Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA). The race would begin in downtown [...]
The expanding black mark on November
By Kathleen Goddeyne - I have always loved Thanksgiving. I come from a family of extremely talented home cooks. My Grandpa is a pro when it comes to an old family recipe for stuffing, my Aunt Sandy makes the best pineapple upside down cake you’ll ever eat, and my mom never made a turkey that I [...]