Columns

Andy Bockelman: ‘Transformers’: Less than meets the eye
July 3, 2009
What do you do when you have a hit movie? Make it again. Originality shifts out of sight as the sequel, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” brings about the same old story, fresh off the line.
Christina M. Currie: Parent’s IQ test
Should you even have children?
July 3, 2009
My kids are fairly well-behaved. They’re intelligent, clean, don’t suffer from malnutrition and make it to school on time 93 percent of the time. Yet, according to an online quiz that popped up that I couldn’t resist taking, I should not be a parent.
Cathy Hamilton: Late pop icons all took their own victory tour
July 2, 2009
It was a bad week for baby boomers, as we lost three pop culture icons in four days. (Why do these things seem to happen in threes?)
Over A Cup of Coffee: A ‘yummy’ tomato soup cake
July 1, 2009
This week, I had planned to feature a new rhubarb recipe that I hoped to bake up sometime during the weekend. But then, Hayden resident Jennifer Swedberg gave me an intriguing cake recipe.
Maren Schmidt: Benefits of The Happy Song
June 30, 2009
“I don’t feeeel good,” was the daily lament from one of my 4-year-old students. Whatever ways we tried to distract Zoe and get her mind off her problems and into some fun learning, Zoe chose to sit and complain about vague physical aliments.
H. Neal Glanville: Hal’s take on random topics
June 29, 2009
Craig’s bomb scare has once again brought forth the “woulda, coulda, shouldas.” I’ve been gently nudged not to get too carried away with this portion of the column, but as life would have it, I can’t do that.
Prather’s Pick: “A River of Words,” a classic on poetry
June 29, 2009
William Carlos Williams, one of America’s most influential poets, is the subject of this week’s picture book. “A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams” was written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.
Baxter Black: A cinch in time
June 27, 2009
Cowboys can be quite creative when hard times cut into the daily operating expenses.
Diane Prather: Ready for rhubarb
June 27, 2009
To make “Rhubarb Kuchen” you’ll need: 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1 (3-ounce) package strawberry gelatin, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 4 cups sliced rhubarb, 2/3 cups sugar, 1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour and 3 tablespoons butter or margarine.
Kathy Bassett: A .22 sandwich did that skunk in
June 27, 2009
Last fall, a big ol’, fat skunk kept coming around eating up all the kitty food. When you live on a ranch, you need kittens and cats around to keep down the mice and pack rat population. So, I was after that critter. Besides, I like my baby kitties, and I hate skunks.
Hay Day 2009 is Tuesday
June 27, 2009
The composition and timing of hay cutting, organic fertilizers, poisonous plants, weeds, species composition and windrow grazing all are topics that will be covered during Hay Day 2009, which is Tuesday.
Cathy Hamilton: A bit of dad remains
June 25, 2009
It’s the second Father’s Day without my old man. As expected, the pain has diminished a bit since last year. Or maybe it’s just a different kind of pain.
Andy Bockelman: ‘Year One’ is far from the year’s No. 1 comedy
June 25, 2009
Just when you thought the Geico commercials had shown you every caveman joke you could imagine, along comes the everyday knuckle-dragger’s new favorite feature, “Year One.”
Veterans Hotline: List and request still on agenda
June 25, 2009
• I am still compiling a list of Moffat County veterans who are buried at cemeteries other than the Craig cemetery.
Maren Schmidt: Thoughts and actions matter
June 24, 2009
Thomas Watson, of IBM fame, posted one-word notices in IBM factories and offices. “THINK,” the signs read.

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