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Viewpoint: Until It’s Time for Us to Go

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
There are advantages to owning a small newspaper. One of them is that Lori and I, over the course of your subscriptions, get a chance to kind of learn who you are.
Viewpoint: Who Says a Million Shoppers Can’t Behave

Viewpoint: Who Says a Million Shoppers Can’t Behave

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Viewpoint: Who Says a Million Shoppers Can’t Behave

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
We went out for Lori’s birthday on New Year’s Day toTexas Roadhouse; the guest of honor, her husband, son, daughter, son-inlaw and four grandchildren made up the party.But that is only background to the main story.
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Viewpoint: Celebrating the New Year

Terry Kraus
Monday, December 23, 2024
I’ve never been big on New Year’s Eve celebrations. Although as many of you are aware, at one time in my life I had a problem with alcohol. I still avoided NYE because all the amateur drinkers were out and I was afraid one of them would run into me and kill me. Novices.
Viewpoint: What Will You Spend on Christmas?

Viewpoint: What Will You Spend on Christmas?

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Viewpoint: What Will You Spend on Christmas?

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
According to one source, Americans will spend an average of $1,014 on Christmas gifts. That’s a projected increase from $923 last year. Another source says that, with gifts, travel and entertainment, the average shopper will spend $1,638.
Viewpoint: The Perfect Tree

Viewpoint: The Perfect Tree

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Viewpoint: The Perfect Tree

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
I don’t remember the first year that we cut our own Christmas tree. I know it was a number of years before we moved back to Colorado in 2005. We lived in Eugene, Oregon and there were Christmas tree farms everywhere.
Viewpoint: Metro District Board Can Make History

Viewpoint: Metro District Board Can Make History

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Viewpoint: Metro District Board Can Make History

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Guess what’s happening on December 10, beginning at 6:00 p.m.? The Colorado City Metro District regular meeting. And this won’t be just any old meeting. This one will feature at least three public hearings.
Viewpoint: Colorado Grocery Bill is $300 a Week

Viewpoint: Colorado Grocery Bill is $300 a Week

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Viewpoint: Colorado Grocery Bill is $300 a Week

Terry Kraus
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The average family in Colorado spends $280/wk. on groceries according to information recently released on the U.S.Chamber of Commerce website.That makes Colorado the 11th most expensive state in the nation when it comes to the cost of groceries.
Viewpoint: Pueblo County Extends Presidential Voting Streak

Viewpoint: Pueblo County Extends Presidential Voting Streak

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Viewpoint: Pueblo County Extends Presidential Voting Streak

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The voters of Pueblo County extended their streak of picking the presidential winner to five elections in a row, as they supported President-elect Trump for the second time in three elections. In Pueblo County, Trump collected 43,123 while Kamala Harris had 38,954.
Viewpoint: The CCMD has One More Issue to Face

Viewpoint: The CCMD has One More Issue to Face

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Viewpoint: The CCMD has One More Issue to Face

Terry Kraus
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
If you are like me, you are probably glad the election is over. I am writing this on Tuesday morning and you will be reading it on Thursday or later. Hopefully, all the results are in.
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