Monthly Archives: February 2011

Meet a Creeker

Meet a Creeker

David J. Minter GM Owner Johnny Nolon’s Casino. Married to Arlene. Daughter (from previous marriage) Jillian age 24 lives in Vegas. Bachelors in Humanities from Brunel University in Mathematics (specializing in stats) and Physical Education. Then went to the University of Nevada Reno on a track scholarship. Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accounting 1987...
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Lamborn Forum Attracts Standing-Room-Only Crowd

Lamborn Forum Attracts Standing-Room-Only Crowd

Residents seek opening up public lands Folk singer Woody Guthrie would have been cringing in his grave. Last week, Guthrie’s familiar “This Land is Your Land” signature song was one of the central messages of a town forum sponsored by Congressman Doug Lamborn in Woodland Park only with one big change: A strikingly more...
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Woodland Park gearing up for business rebound

Woodland Park gearing up for business rebound

The worst of the region’s economic storm may have reared its ugly head for the last time. At least that’s the hope of Woodland Park elected leaders, who are quite bullish over the latest release of recent city sales tax figures. These numbers, according to officials, have indicated that the town’s retail core may...
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Up on Cripple Creek

Up on Cripple Creek

Your weekly guide to what’s happening in Cripple Creek. This week at the casinos, love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the deals for you and your partner of to be found just about everywhere. At The Double Eagle and Gold Creek Casinos, this month you can win a two carat...
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Valentine’s Day 2011

Valentine’s Day 2011

Valentine’s Day is another one of those holidays that began so long ago there are quite a few legends and myths surrounding its origins. One such tale dates back to ancient Rome. Emperor Claudius II decided that young men would make better soldiers if they weren’t encumbered by wives and children. He outlawed marriage...
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Woodland Park officially outlaws medical-marijuana outlets

Woodland Park officially outlaws medical-marijuana outlets

Newspaper columnist bares chest to display needs. The pro-cannabis movement has officially ended in the “City Above the Clouds,” but not without a final fight. Woodland Park has outlawed future commercial businesses and related centers that would cater to the medical-marijuana industry. In addition, city leaders have signaled the green light for further restrictions...
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