Growing up in a small town, 30 years ago, I dreamed of being a Wildcat and wearing the Blue & Gold. My friends and I had a life that revolved around sports. We played when coaches weren’t watching; we dreamed when we were alone. We did well in school to play the game we loved… to be a part of the team. My fondest memories came from the time on the field or the court. Wearing that game day jersey on Friday gave me a sense of pride… a feeling of belonging. To look at my teammat

Take a moment and think about the place you live in. What are important aspects in people’s lives? What makes people want to pull together in their community? This pull to unite in a community is called a sense of community. A sense of community is a very important aspect of life. (I encourage you to get the Jackson County Star to read the “inside” of this essay. Editor Note) North Park gives me a connection and a meaning to life. In school, we start building connection

What purer form of love and compassion could you possibly find than Miss Morgan Hutcheson? You all know her, and her family. Her Senior Project trip to Mexico expanded Morgan's life in a way no textbook or classroom experience ever could have. Her humility and heart of service were evident every step of the way; from being teachable by her mentor here in Walden, to reaching out in love on the streets of Mexican villages. From smiling and laughing, playing with and caring fo

Whether that turns you off or on, please finish reading this post! The word patriot may bring to mind a number of things... maybe you're a fan of a team. Maybe the site of the red, white and blue fill you with pride and brings tears to your eyes when you hear the National Anthem. Maybe being a patriot makes you march or rally for a cause. Whatever it may be. I have something in common with those people that live in this area we call North Park that makes me a patriot of anot

I grew up in a place that was sixty miles from the nearest stop light. Forget about chain grocery store or fast food restaurants. The only franchises we had in the area were gas stations. Conoco. Standard. We had cafes that featured big red, semi-translucent cups, greasy burgers, and due to the cost of shipping produce into the area, our idea of salad was the piece of lettuce that clung to the cheese of a cheeseburger deluxe. Waitresses that called you “Hon.” Police officers

This weeks headlines in the Jackson County Star speak of the character in our community. From tough Wildcats showing grit at all levels, to a local utility company giving back. You can read all about it in the February 23 edition of the Jackson County Star. Headlines to peak your interest in this weeks edition: "Schmidt Learns What It Takes It State" "MPEI Helping Our Community" "Colorado Mines Are Stewards" "Wyoming Studying Mule Deer, Wondering Where They Go" "Last Week of

It was practically demolished when the state created the Colorado State Park. Luckily, the recreation hall was saved and continues to entertain people today. One special event it hosts is the Gould Ski Scramble and Snow Shoe Stomp. Posters decorate the walls commemorating the earliest Ski Scrambles dating back to 1985. They also tell a history on the purchase of the building, and offer a memorial to Ann Ewy. Ewy was one of the founders of the Ski Scramble and designed the fi

North Park has always held a special place in my life since I was a teenager who spent summers here baling hay with a high school friend on their family ranch. At that time I was introduced to the ranching community and the fabulous natural wonders here. My wife and I returned later in our careers. At that time I found the most important asset here in North Park. That treasure is the people of the Park. I also found that those folks raised some pretty outstanding kids. We are

A Blue and Gold celebration of a different kind is happening this week as the North Park FFA celebrates National FFA Week. The national theme for this year is “Transform” which is very fitting for this group of service oriented members. Our local chapter is unique because 47 of the 52 high school students that attend North Park High are enrolled in Agriculture Education and the FFA. That’s a 90% success rate in a district that continues to see declining enrollment. Six years

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