Author: William J. Dagendesh
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Car owners to show pride in their ride at annual event
Car owners who take pride in their ride are invited to showcase their favorite four-wheeled transport in a popular automotive event. The 2026 annual Cars & Coffee show will be held from 8-11 a.m., April 12 in the parking lot at the VCA Front Range Animal Hospital at 487 CO 105 in Monument. This morning…
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Dennis Daugherty, beloved community member, dies at 82
Having endured family hardships as a child fueled Dennis Daugherty’s passion to assist others and help make the world a better place. Daugherty was the guy people sought to help breathe new life into the community, whether helping create fundraising projects or a program designed to assist single mothers. When the former Monument resident died…
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RAD programs offered to students
There are many activities suggested by Real Alternative Drugs and Drinking designed to steer students away from alcohol-influenced parties are available for the social-minded individual. Suggestions include late-night programming such as comedy night, karaoke and movies, and active options ranging from hiking, rock climbing and intramural sports. These initiatives help reduce alcohol-related issues, provide engaging,…
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March RADness offers alternatives to drinking, drugs
A program designed to provide students with alternatives to attending alcohol-influenced parties will be held from 8-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 6 at the Tri-Lakes YMCA Young Life Gym, 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy., Monument. The annual March RADness (Real Alternatives to Drugs and Drinking) is an impact tour and event showcasing the Real Alternatives to Drugs…
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Filmmaker looks at COS early art history
An art exhibit featuring the work of filmmaker and Palmer Divide resident Jim Sawatzki is being shown at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St., Colorado Springs. The exhibit, The Gathering Place, features an 18-minute video, “The Teacher,” a segment from Sawatzki’s documentary, “Rarefied Air: Historic Artists of the Pikes Peak Region.”…
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Annual Yule Log potluck, hunt returns this week
A traditional winter event that has brought community together for half a century returns to the Tri-Lakes area this week. The 92nd annual Palmer Lake Yule Log Potluck will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, and the Yule Log Hunt from 1-8:30 p.m., Dec. 14 at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent St.…
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Deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas lights, decorations
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging Teller County residents to deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas tree lights and decorations this holiday season. That’s because wildlife, particularly deer, are drawn to and may become trapped or entangled in brightly-colored lights and dazzling decorations. Once entangled, the animal may be unable to free itself, and…
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Deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas lights, decorations
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging Tri-Lakes area residents to deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas tree lights and decorations this holiday season. That’s because wildlife, particularly deer, are drawn to and may become trapped or entangled in brightly-colored lights and dazzling decorations. Once entangled, the animal may be unable to free itself, and…
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Deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas lights, decorations
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging Tri-Lakes area residents to deck the halls, not wildlife, with Christmas tree lights and decorations this holiday season. That’s because wildlife, particularly deer, are drawn to and may become trapped or entangled in brightly-colored lights and dazzling decorations. Once entangled, the animal may be unable to free itself, and…
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Recycling program cares for sheep, environment
When Bill Vogl started a homegrown fruits and veggies garden, he never imagined his tiny plot would one day lead to a recycling program where pumpkins are the star attraction. Vogl Homestead Farm, a regenerative agriculture farm located in Black Forest, raises sheep for grass-fed lamb and cultivates crops, focusing on permaculture to enhance soil…