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Viewpoint: Don’t Let Them Tell You It’s the Beatles, It’s AI

Viewpoint: Don’t Let Them Tell You It’s the Beatles, It’s AI

Viewpoint: Don’t Let Them Tell You It’s the Beatles, It’s AI

EDITORIAL AND READERS’ OPINIONS If you were a Beatles fan in the 60’s and beyond, you might pass on listening to and viewing the November 2, 2023 release of “Now and Then”. If you’ve already listened (I listened once) you’ve helped elevate it to the top of the streaming charts in the U.S.
Viewpoint: Members Needed at Your Local VFW

Viewpoint: Members Needed at Your Local VFW

Viewpoint: Members Needed at Your Local VFW

Lori and I attended the ceremony held by the VFW on Saturday in which they renamed their post in honor and memory of Fred Ettleman. When Ettleman was murdered, he was the Post Commander. Today I got an email from Officer Roger Schneider of the Pueblo Police Department.
Viewpoint: What if We Covered More Stuff ?

Viewpoint: What if We Covered More Stuff ?

Viewpoint: What if We Covered More Stuff ?

Fortunately, we don’t do it, but if we were to cover national or world news in our weekly paper what would we cover? The Israeli – Hamas War is escalating. We could talk about the two aid convoys that arrived in the Gaza Strip with food, water and medical supplies.
Viewpoint: A Good Week in the Battle for Our Children

Viewpoint: A Good Week in the Battle for Our Children

Viewpoint: A Good Week in the Battle for Our Children

Early, in a heated four player game of Candyland, my six-yearold granddaughter, who had been in the lead, drew one of the cards that put her back near the beginning of the playing board. She happened to be sitting to my left and looked up at me and said, “Grandpa, I’m not very happy.
Viewpoint: Proposition HH will Steal your TABOR Money

Viewpoint: Proposition HH will Steal your TABOR Money

Viewpoint: Proposition HH will Steal your TABOR Money

The only thing I write about more than once is grandkids. Even then, it’s usually because a different one of the four kiddos said something cute. It’s all so cute. But this time, returning to the same topic is serious business.
Viewpoint: A Presidential Debate or a Three Ring Circus?

Viewpoint: A Presidential Debate or a Three Ring Circus?

Viewpoint: A Presidential Debate or a Three Ring Circus?

EDITORIAL AND READERS’ OPINIONS Lori and I signed up for Sling TV in order to see the second Republican Presidential Debate. In case you missed it, seven candidates came to the party: North Dakota Governor, Doug Burgum; former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; former U.N.
Viewpoint: Where Were You in 52?

Viewpoint: Where Were You in 52?

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One of the most popular types of stories we print is on history. So…… What were you doing in 1952? The New York Yankees won the World Series in 1952. They beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in seven games.
A Tongue in Cheek Look at What Our Readers Say

A Tongue in Cheek Look at What Our Readers Say

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I love our monthly excursion into what readers tell us about how they feel about the paper (see page 5). Most criticism doesn’t bother me but sometimes I get a little concerned that some of the responses are planted by people from other papers.
Terry Kraus

Terry Kraus

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How do you decide what is true, and what isn’t? I was struck by the Letter to the Editor in this issue of the paper from Steve LaHue. I was struck by it for two reasons. First, he sent it to me several times and apologized for a senior moment.
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DON’T GET ME STARTED

Dear Greenhorn Valley View friends, this is a difficult article for me to write because it involves talking about addiction. And making it even more difficult, the person addicted is my wife.