Monthly Archives: December 2010

Woodland Park Police Blotter

November 24 A report of a theft was taken in the 300 block of S. Park Street. Case is open pending further investigation. A report of criminal mischief was taken in the 300 block of W. Midland Avenue. Case is open pending further investigation. November 26 A report of criminal mischief was taken in...
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What’s News in Teller County

County strikes gambling jackpot Rick Langenberg Teller County officials and nonprofit operators have hit the gambling jackpots, with the local area faring quite well in the competitive battle for impact dollars. Last week, the county commissioners signed off on more than $1.2 million in state gaming grant contracts. And with another expected award for...
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Teller Senior Coalition Receives Grant From Home Depot Foundation

Through its Building Healthy Communities grant program, The Home Depot® Foundation has awarded $1,980 to Teller Senior Coalition. The donation will be used to build additional storage for the Teller Senior Coalition’s Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program. Our Durable Medical Equipment Loan Program is one of our most popular. “We accept donations of wheelchairs,...
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Commentary: Mike Parish

Okay boys and girls, it’s mid-December, the area is dotted with Salvation Army bell ringers, the little fat man with the long white beard and jolly “HO! HO! HO!” is being sighted everywhere, there’s streusel and wassail, fresh evergreen trees with lights and ornaments as families gather round the hearth and all of this...
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Mindy Lee Case Still Under Investigation

The Woodland Park Police are still investigating the case surrounding the fatal discovery of a 33-year-old Manitou Springs woman, and mother of two. However, authorities won’t know for sure until mid-to-late January the final details pertaining to the circumstances regarding the death of Mindy Lee, who apparently froze to death after being reported missing...
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Manitou Showcasing a Feast of Events Next Year

By Steve Kipp Manitou Springs will feature a feast of special events next year, covering the gamut from fruitcake tosses, wine festivals and mumbo jumbo cooking contests, to coffin races, Luaus and holiday celebrations. The lineup hasn’t been completely finalized, but here are some of the highlights. Manitou will kick off the 2011 New...
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