Archive for December, 2021

Rockin’ Horse Antiques Wants to Share Golden With You!

Rockin’ Horse Antiques Wants to Share Golden With You!

By Heather Eckels  Rockin’ Horse Antiques has a great history along with the town it calls home. Jo Masteller first purchased the  Floral store at the building front in 1986. Shortly thereafter, in about 1989, she opened the rest of the ground floor as the Rockin’ Horse Antiques Store.  Jo learned about auctions and antiques from her husband Bob and […]

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American History: December Anniversaries

December 6 Washington Monument completed (1884) December 7 Pearl Harbor Day December 15 National Bill of Rights Day (1791) December 16 Boston Tea Party (1773) December 18 First National Day of Thanksgiving (1777) December 22 Continental Congress creates a Continental Navy (1775) December 23 George Washington resigns as commander in chief (1783) December 24 UK signs Treaty of Ghent, ending […]

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What Is It? December 2021

What Is It? December 2021

 Our December’s What Is It correct guesses were from: William McLaren of Anchorage, Alaska; Tricia Myers, Baltimore, Maryland and Jerome McLaren of Conifer, Colorado. All were correct in identifying these as carved bottle stoppers. These are all of political figures throughout the years.  Congratulations to all who ventured a guess. You have won a year’s subscription to the Mountain States […]

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Connie’s Antiques on Tennyson Full of Christmas Charm

Connie’s Antiques on Tennyson Full of Christmas Charm

 Gil and Connie are excited to celebrate their second Christmas at Connie’s Antiques & Treasures at 3832 Tennyson St. They would like you to come to their eclectic paradise to find that unique gift for your special person.  There will be plenty of Christmas decorations to help you decorate your home and get you into that magical mood.  There are […]

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A Christmas Quiz for Your Enjoyment

1. In “Here Comes Santa Claus” how many times does Santa check his list? 2. In the song “Jingle Bells” what kind of sleigh is it? 3. In “O Little Town of Bethlehem” where do the silent stars go by? 4. Which song is considered America’s most popular Christmas song? 5. In a “Holly Jolly Christmas,” we are told to […]

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