Opinion

Fads we remember from yesterday

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 9:43am

Throughout all of life, there have been fads. One caveman saw another caveman bonk his wife, so he had to bonk his wife. One woman then started to wear the dino bones in her hair and one day, through her nose so then all the other ladies, except for the smart ones, wore a bone through their noses.

Transitions and traditions mashup

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 9:41am

What is your family’s favorite Christmas tradition? This is one of my favorite conversation starters. I love to hear how families celebrate this major holiday, what traditions survived from grandparents, great-grandparents and further back into the ancestral bank.

Letter to the Editor: Where are the benefits to our wildlife population?

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 9:40am

Dear Editor,
Many years ago, our government teamed up with the universities, colleges and special interest groups and introduced science into our wildlife and its habitats. Since this time, especially over the last 30 years, our deer herds, upland game birds and our waterfowl populations have been and still are being depleted.

Christmas spirit alive and well in our community

Published by admin on Thu, 12/07/2023 - 9:39am

It’s been unseasonably warm this week, but that shouldn’t prevent all of us from getting into the Christmas spirit. In fact, the general lack of snow and warm temperatures, combined with the Lovell Area Chamber of Commerce challenge to light up the community, has seemingly caused homeowners and businesses to adorn their building, house and/or yard in Christmas lights as never before.

Twas the night before … silly season

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:27am

Yes, I know. There is that faction of folks who we feel the need to despise.

Observations

Published by admin on Thu, 11/30/2023 - 10:26am

A snowy family gathering in Riverton

How much do you know about Thanksgiving?

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:18pm

Questions:
Q1. What was the year of the first Thanksgiving celebration?
Q2. What was the name of the document the Pilgrims signed on Nov. 21, 1620?
Q3. Which Native American tribe is most associated with the first Thanksgiving?
Q4. What is the name of New York City’s famous Thanksgiving Parade?
Q5. Name the kinds of meat that were most likely served during the first Thanksgiving.
Fun Facts:

You are Wonderfully Made: Your Heart

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:16pm

Tender hearts. Brave hearts. Hearts on fire. Broken hearts. Contrite hearts. Grateful hearts. Heartstrings. Heartthrobs. Sweethearts. Bless your heart.
The most beautiful words I’ve found to describe the heart are those of Michael A. Singer in his book “The Untethered Soul.”

Thoughts on Thanksgiving Week

Published by admin on Wed, 11/22/2023 - 1:14pm

As we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, perhaps the most wonderful of all holidays, I sometimes wonder: Are we truly grateful? Are we in a frame of mind to give thanks?
Though we live in the greatest nation on earth, we sometimes tend to whine and complain about things, rather than simply appreciating the many blessings in our lives.

A transition underway at the newspaper

Published by admin on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 10:37am

As most of our readers are now aware, we are experiencing a changing of the guard at your community newspaper.
Our intrepid reporter, Ryan Fitzmaurice, is moving east after five years as the lead reporter for the Chronicle.
He will be sorely missed.