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PUPS World Spay Day 2020 a local success!
Read moreThe March 4th edition of the Citizen contained an Op-Ed entitled “Socialist planks take front page of Citizen” authored by Chris Christensen. After reading the opinion I felt compelled to dig through the recycling and reread the article that had the writer so animated. While it appears that the overall platform of the Democratic propositions was offensive to the author, of particular ire was Proposition 4 which I shall quote in full as it was not included as part of his article:
Read moreI was surprised to see the front page of last week’s Citizen, contained 4 parts of the Socialist platform as enumerated in the ballot propositions of the Democrat Party. This may be a first in the 25 years I’ve subscribed. Usually, as I recall, the sample ballots are re-printed somewhere else in the paper, like on page 7 where the Republican propositions were printed this time. Oh well, times change and maybe the Citizen will lead the way in turning our county blue...politically. In a way, I’m sorta glad it happened. It might cause some of us to reflect on what our nation stands to lose.
Read moreSaturdays on the square: In 2019 Saturdays on the Square was more than just a farmers’ market type event. It became a weekly event where many vendors and residents gathered to sell their produce or their handmade items. It became a social event. We would compare pickling, canning or cooking ideas. Keep up with who was getting married or having a baby. The passing of old friends. Home remedies for this or that. It was a builtin co-op whereby if someone needed a particular item we were always there to help supply with each other’s needs… egg cartons, plastics bags, and plastic plant containers. The friendships became solid and a trust was developed. We were all opinioned, but that never stopped us from supporting and caring for each other. The stories are priceless!
Read moreThe clock is ticking… March 16 is the last day to make what is likely one of the most important business decisions you will make for your farming operation this
Read moreOn January 27th, our Colorado County Commissioners, and Judge took the momentous step in adopting what many call a 2nd Ammendment Sanctuary policy. A week before, our County Sheriff took
Read moreDear Editor: I’m hoping there is someone who can help me or tell me who I need to talk to about my concerns. I’m pretty sure that it is against
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