Author: Doug Fitzgerald
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Courier news briefs
Miners Hall discussion The City of Victor hosts a discussion about the Miners Union Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at city hall. Discussion of the Victor Miners Union Hall. Featured points are the current condition of the building, potential conceptual floor plans, and potential approaches to the restoration of the building. This…
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Courier news briefs
Miners Hall discussion The City of Victor hosts a discussion about the Miners Union Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at city hall. Discussion of the Victor Miners Union Hall. Featured points are the current condition of the building, potential conceptual floor plans, and potential approaches to the restoration of the building. This…
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Pets of the week
Call TCRAS at 719-686-7707 to set up an appointment. Lolly’s hobbies consist of belly rubs, long walks, cuddles and being the lankiest gal you’ve ever seen. She loves people and being with people more than anything. She’s a family girl who thrives on being taught new things. Zephyr is a sweet cat who is looking…
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Unintended STR regulation consequences | Guest Column
An unintended consequence of the proposed STR regulations could drive owner-occupied rentals to become absentee-owned rentals. In my case, they could also cause Teller County to lose a local equine business and future mental-health counseling provider. I own and operate two local businesses: Mustang Wisdom, an equine-assisted coaching practice, and Starry Ridge, an owner-occupied one-bedroom…
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Letters to the editor
Response to ‘no to higher taxes’ letter RE: No to higher taxes letter, Aug. 19 Like the writer, I am a retired local resident on a fixed income with no children in WPSD. Unlike him, however, I believe restoring adequate funding to our schools is critically important. Students deserve a rich, challenging learning environment, along…
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Letters to the editor
Response to ‘no to higher taxes’ letter RE: No to higher taxes letter, Aug. 19 Like the writer, I am a retired local resident on a fixed income with no children in WPSD. Unlike him, however, I believe restoring adequate funding to our schools is critically important. Students deserve a rich, challenging learning environment, along…
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Pets of the week
Call TCRAS at 719-686-7707 to schedule an appointment According to his foster family, “Cap is a big shy guy. Once he warms up to a new person, he loves to snuggle. He is playful but also gentle. If you hold him near your face, you are asking for being nuzzled and licked. This little Casanova…
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Courier news briefs
Homecoming Woodland Park High School will be celebrating homecoming the week of Sept. 9-12. The festivities begin with the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. It will be followed by a community tailgate party at the turf field at Gateway. The homecoming football game will be on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. against…
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Courier news briefs
Homecoming Woodland Park High School will be celebrating homecoming the week of Sept. 9-12. The festivities begin with the Homecoming Parade on Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m. It will be followed by a community tailgate party at the turf field at Gateway. The homecoming football game will be on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. against…
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Photos: Kids enjoy Monument Touch-a-Truck
A large crowd, mostly excited children and smiling parents, turned out for the inaugural Touch-a-Truck event on Aug. 15. Firefighters also served up a free pancake breakfast. Kids could not only see but were encouraged to climb on and explore various fire department vehicles as well as work vehicles from the Town of Monument. Also…