Author: Guest column
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Scary stories are more fun than scary | Library Limelight
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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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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…
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Guest column: Pornography dehumanizes women, sexualizes violence
Olivia Link I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but men who regularly watch porn cannot call themselves feminists. The idea that pornography is politically or socially neutral—or even beneficial—is not one with much grounding in reality. One 2010 article published in the journal Violence Against Women revealed that, of all the sexual content…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Clayton Austin
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Until academic scores finally started to improve in 2023, our district’s performance was nothing short of disappointing — for over a decade. Let’s acknowledge the hard truths and commit to a path forward that prioritizes our children’s success. Our schools have struggled for far too long in the past. Let’s review the facts: For over…
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Woodland Park School Board Candidate Column | Laura Gordon
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100% ACCOUNTABILITY As an involved parent and active volunteer in our schools and a longtime member of our community, I understand that accountability is essential for district leaders to earn the trust they need to lead effectively. My name is Laura Gordon and I’m asking for your vote for the District B (At Large) seat…
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GUEST COLUMN: Serving Colorado’s kids, one charter at a time
Kim Daly One recent Tuesday night, after carpool pickups, dinner preparations, and walking the dogs, I finally settled into bed with my earpods and phone. No, I wasn’t binge-watching the latest season of Ginny & Georgia — though I still intend to. Instead, I was delving deep into my role as a charter school board…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Norm Michaels
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In recent weeks, letters to the editor have attacked not only my ideas but my character. I appreciate that we live in a community where free speech allows for disagreement, but personal smears do nothing to improve our schools. What matters are results, vision, and trust. When I decided to run for the Woodland Park…
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GUEST OPINION: How a college scholarship changed my life
As a teenager in Lamar, I stared down the reality that college might never happen. My family could not afford it, and the thought of graduating with heavy student debt was overwhelming. But I knew one thing for sure: if I wanted a different future, I had to try. So, I applied for every scholarship…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Kassidi Gilgenast
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Let’s choose vision over division for Woodland Park School District. Our community stands at a crossroads. Over the past four years, we have witnessed unprecedented challenges that have tested our small-town community and divided families who share the same fundamental desire: the best possible future for our children. On Nov. 4, families and taxpayers in…
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GUEST OPINION: D11 empowers student achievement — union politics punish students
In District 11, we’ve been working tirelessly to put students first, support teachers, and rebuild trust in public education. Over the past year, our Board and superintendent have made historic investments in classrooms, raised teacher pay to among the highest in the region, and led the state in student-focused reforms. We trimmed $6.5 million from…