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GUEST COLUMN: Credit unions share a commitment to Colorado families
Could you make it through the month without a paycheck? Without two? It’s a hypothetical for many but now a sudden reality for thousands of Coloradans. Federal employees, contractors, and civil servants faced the uncertainty of a prolonged government shutdown. And thousands more dealt with, and still are dealing with, the unexpected loss of food…
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Home rule would be a win for Cripple Creek | Guest column
By Annie Durham, Mayor of Cripple Creek On November 4th, Cripple Creek voters will be asked the following on Ballot Question 2B: “Shall the City of Cripple Creek form a Home Rule Charter Commission for the purpose of drafting a Home Rule Charter?” There are currently 108 home rule municipalities in the State of Colorado,…
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Corruption by keyboard | Guest column
By Mitch LaKind, Mayor of Monument Doug Fitzgerald’s “The dark money is rolling in” column was spot on. I had to laugh reading it, mainly because it’s painfully true. The number of conspiracy theories about local government could fill a Netflix series. Here in Monument, we’ve apparently been accused of every imaginable act of “obvious…
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Scary stories are more fun than scary | Library Limelight
By Cindy Skaggs When the nights grow long and the autumn wind whispers through the trees, many of us find ourselves reaching for a spooky tale. But why do scary stories have such an enduring grip on our imagination? From ghostly whispers to eerie mysteries, scary stories have fascinated and frightened readers for centuries, and…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Carol Greenstreet
Who is experienced and ready to serve day one? Two weeks to election day. For your sake, voters, I hope to contrast my candidacy with my opponent’s. I appreciate, for example, my opponent’s earnest desire to serve our community. Yet from my nine years in school board service and related capacities, I confess it’s not…
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Healthy kids embrace the outdoors | Guest column
By Maury Peterson Today’s kids spend a lot less time outside in unstructured play than you probably did growing up. On average, they spend only four to seven minutes outside a day. And that’s not nearly enough time for them to experience the incredible health and wellness benefits that are just beyond their front door.…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Bert West
Each decision a school board member makes affects the children. Those decisions also affect a family’s livelihood whether they are a teacher, a staff member or a parent. While this is a heavy burden to carry, the Board of Education must be willing to carry that burden. The BOE members must be able to speak…
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October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but stay wary | Golden Bridge Network
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month! While it’s in the past it’s still a great time to remember to be aware of breast cancer and to be screened routinely, especially as we age. Screening of breast tissue provides a deeper insight into breast health and mammography remains the gold standard for screening for breast cancer.…
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October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but stay wary | Golden Bridge Network
October was Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It is a great time to remember to be aware of breast cancer and to be screened routinely, especially as we age. Screening of breast tissue provides a deeper insight into breast health and mammography remains the gold standard for screening for breast cancer. Mammograms should be done every…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Golden Bridge Network
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It is a great time to remember to be aware of breast cancer and to be screened routinely, especially as we age. Screening of breast tissue provides a deeper insight into breast health and mammography remains the gold standard for screening for breast cancer. Mammograms should be done every…