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6 - San Miguel Basin Forum, Thursday, November 12, 1998
EDITORIAL
Getting Paper Back On Track
Working your fingers to the bone doesn't just give you bony
fingers, it produces a newspaper each week on deadline.
But it is not just will power that gets one through unfortu-
nate circumstances such as a fire that destroys a business. It is help
from others. When I called the Montrose Daily Press the day after,
publisher Steven Woody first asked if everyone was okay, then
offered full service to allow The San Miguel Basin Forum to con-
tinue publishing until we could re-group and stand on our own.
Without the help of the Daily Press and dedicated employ-
ees, hope would have drained from this publisher. Starting over,
not knowing if it is possible, physically, mentally or financially,
requires reaching deep inside and finding faith that it is God's will
for one to do,
Owning a traditional, community newspaper that may go
under is overwhelmihg. Had it been another business, perhaps I
would have taken more time, not re-started or left to work for
someone else. But the thought of this newspaper ending was
something I couldn't bear. It's not just my newspaper. It's yours.
So we did it. The tragedy behind the fire is personal and pri-
vate and more complicated than simple gossip would have people
believe. Everyone involved is doing better, now, and our lives are
not the first to have lost control of emotions or the ability to
always do what is right or acceptable to others.
I have learned that intentions were never meant to be taken
so far as to cause the damage done. Things got out of control
beyond what was intended, that's all.
all are looking forward to making this newspaper as
goodlier was and better. I/Ve are hoping that the support from the
merefiffils who advertise [nd the readers will get us through this
challenge, and allow us to put your hometown newspaper in
homes here every week for years to come.
Pointing fingers, judging or condemning others for prob-
lems caused does not help. Understanding, compassion, support,
grace and mercy heals everyone and brightens the future.
I am believing there is a bright future for this newspaper and
the communities it serves. I have invested everything I have in
order to continue publishing on a weekly basis. I also believe the
communities want this to happen. The encouragements from so
many of you have helped me look forward and not back. At 490
Main Street now, we have a small dark room to develop pictures,
some stock to meet office supply needs, and some new computer
systems that allow us to produce this newspaper locally. We have
entered your names, one by one, line by line, and finally got sub-
scriptions mailed last Saturday. We are definitely getting back on
track and able to recognize without missing an edition, the local
news here, like the Nucla Mustangs' state playoffs.
All in all, it's fun running a newspaper. Hope you enjoy it.
I cannot end this "state of your newspaper" address without
mentioning a few names that stepped forward to help without
being asked. Dale Williams, who said this newspaper once helped
him when it covered an explosion that injured him and brought
forth help, took it upon himself to board up the windows and doors
of the Forum building. He also made room for me at his Showtime
Video store for a place to rent. Thanks also to Greg Hall. My
mother, Marcella, encouraged me and loved me and has always
been there for. me. My brother, Allen, who works for San Miguel
Power, supported me and has also always been there for me.
Special thanks also to Kathy Reed and Susan White who have
worked so hard to make continuing to publish this paper possible.
We are indebted to the Montrose Daily Press who published
us free for a week, gave us a light table and provided assistance as
we worked on their new power based Macintosh Apple comput-
ers. We couldn't have done this without press employees Brian
Betty, Lisa, Kirk, and Greg and publisher Steven Woody.
The worst of Circumstances eventually brings out the best in
people. I have witnessed it first hand, and my life is better for it.
The incident was really no one's fault, just life's hurt and pain
camnn$ things to temporarily get out of control. I hope we can all
be for each other and help all lives to be better. Again, thank you.
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Upper Mountain Humane Society
Established Here
West End area Animal Con-
trol Officer, John Radan, is
pleased to announce the forma-
tion of a local humane society,
The Upper Mountain Humane
Society.
According to Radan, this
humane society will be in sup-
port of the well being of all area
animals, assuring that they are
not abused or neglected, that
they have proper housing and
competent owners. As Animal
Control Officer, Radan currently
offers his services to Naturita,
with hopes of contracting with
Nucla and the outlying areas
from Redvale to Paradox as
well. The Upper Mountain now
has a five-member board of
directors and plans to begin
holding monthly meetings.
"Anyone can become a mem-
ber of the humane society," says
Radan. "Membership is free to
people of all ages."
The humane society will pro-
vide educational services to area
residents, including tips on
proper animal care and help in
finding specific breeds of ani-
mals that may be desired.
In addition to the formation
of Upper Mountain, Radan says
that he has been keeping busy
with the animal control part of
his job, having recently dealt
with a case in Paradox that
echoes the need for a humane
society. Ttta CJ.i.0YP[Ved four
their owners; left chained ip a
dirt area outdoors with no food
or water for more than two
weeks.
Radan says that, unfortunate-
ly, one of the dogs died before
the incident was reported, and
the other three were near death.
The owners of the animals are
being charged with several
counts each of animal abuse,
neglect, abandonment and cruel-
ty, as well as one count of
wrongful death, according to
state statutes.
"I can't understand why
someone would have just left
those dogs to starve to death or
freeze," he says. "And I can't
understand why no one contact-
ed me sooner about the animals.
If they had, then the one would-
n't have died and the others
would have been in better
shape."
Radan also says that le cur-
rently has, at the animal shelter
in Naturita, a very nice two-year
old female St. Bernard, who is
registered with papers that can.
he obtained. The dog is free to
the right owners, ones with lots
of space for a big dog and lots of
love and time too. She's great
with kids, he says. Other dogs
of different breeds are also
available for free, and donations
for the shelter are always accept-
ed.
,For more information about
th humane society, to report I
abuse or neglect of an animal, or
to find out how the St. Bernard
or another pet can be yours, call
Radan at 865-2177. Calls to
report abuse or neglect of an ani-
mal can also be directed to dis-
patch (864-7333), and they will
pass the information to Radan.
Weight Watchers
Program in Nucla
Weight Watchers is pleased
to offer its diet breakthrough to
the Nucla Community. This
revolutionary weight-loss plan
makes it easy for its members to
sensibly achieve a healthier
weight and a healthier life!
According to Weight
Watchers Regional Director,
Helen Turley, you eat real food
in real portions. No one will
ever guess that you are on a
"diet." And with the 1-2-3
Success Plan, it's easy to keep
track of how you are doing each
day. No more worry about how
many proteins, how many dairy
products or how many breads.
All of your foods are converted
to a simple POINTS system. If
you want to lose weight, now is
the time. Weight Watchers will
be holding meetings at the West
End Senior Center, Nucla, on
the dates listed below:
Organizational meeting:
Tuesday, November 24 - 6 PM.
.First meeting: Tuesday, ,
' Ddcember 1 - 6 PM.
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