Monthly Archives: September 2011

Showdown set for $45 million Ministry Development

Showdown set for $45 million Ministry Development

by Rick Langenberg Bring your sleeping bags to city hall Thursday (Sept. 22) evening for what could emerge as Woodland Park’s most contentious development fight in nearly seven years. In fact, if you attend, you may want to want to make plans for an early morning breakfast at the Hungry Bear or a post-sunrise...
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How To Behave In A Gold Rush: The Stories of Bob Womack and Harry Farncomb

How To Behave In A Gold Rush: The Stories of Bob Womack and Harry Farncomb

By Beth Dodd Have you ever dreamed of coming into a vast fortune? What would you do with it? How would it change your life? This fantasy came true for a lucky few who came to Colorado to prospect for gold and silver. You probably know some of their names – Winfield Stratton in...
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Woodland Park Police Blotter

Woodland Park Police Blotter

September 12 Leaunna Ingram, 59, Woodland Park and Patricia Helzer, 18, Woodland Park were involved in a two-vehicle traffic accident with no injuries. Ms. Helzer was issued a citation for following too closely. September 13 A report of damaging city property was taken in the 200 block of E. Midland Ave. Case is open...
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Teller County Sheriff Logs

Teller County Sheriff Logs

SEPT 7 Joshua Bradley Pryce, date of birth April 7, 1986 of Colorado Springs, Colorado was arrested for driving while ability impaired by drugs and speed regulations. Bond of $800. Marion Felicia Gonzales, date of birth July 12, 1954 of Lake George, Colorado was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an...
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Library Director bullish about district future: Refinancing move saves taxpayers $1.5 million

Library Director bullish about district future: Refinancing move saves taxpayers $1.5 million

Even with tough economic times and lean tax revenue, the Rampart Library District has a bullish future and is bracing itself for the digital age and the growing e-book and resource boom. In addition, the district has reaped the benefits of the current financial climate by refinancing its bonds, a development that will save...
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Shining Mountain gets $300,000 infrastructure reprieve

Shining Mountain gets $300,000 infrastructure reprieve

The Shining Mountain Golf Club has struck a booming $300,000 tee-shot that successfully avoided any difficult financial hazards and other Loy Gulch pitfalls–at least for a temporary period. However, if the club owners plan to develop any more subdivisions west of Trout Creek, it must foot the bill for major infrastructure improvements. Last week,...
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