Author: Benn Farrell
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Monument Council approves first town vision statement, launches comprehensive plan update efforts
The Town of Monument has its first vision statement, a step in the process to developing a Strategic Master Plan for 2026-2028. Monument’s Town Council had its regular meeting Jan. 6 at Monument Town Hall where it approved the drafted vision statement presented and recommended to it by John Trylch of JTrylch Strategy and Consulting…
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He begs, she begs, they all beg for back ribs | What the Heckle?
If you read my column, you may be familiar with different dishes I cook at home for my kids for which, not only do they enjoy, they beg. Even though the summer months aren’t quite upon us, there are always signs the season is coming. Just like robins are out looking for food is a…
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Either I am not aging well…or technology thinks I’m not | What the Heckle?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Maybe it’s because I’ve gained weight. Maybe it’s because I’ve worked a lot in the sun over the past 10 years or so. And maybe it’s because I turn 50 years old this year. But…
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Either I am not aging well…or technology thinks I’m not | What the Heckle?
Maybe it’s because I’ve gained weight. Maybe it’s because I’ve worked a lot in the sun over the past 10 years or so. And maybe it’s because I turn 50 years old this year. But for some reason, I’m starting to notice technology is trying to tell me I am not aging well. As I…
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2024 Tri-Lakes Guide – Play
While the communities of the Tri-Lakes region continue to find and develop new ideas to create more ways for all ages to play during their free time, there is a variety of places to create memorable days and nights already existing either in the region or with very little travel. One of the most unique…
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2024 Tri-Lakes Guide – Drink
With a variety of places to choose from to relax and have a drink at the end of the day, what separates each of them from each other is their signature drinks. A signature drink is any unique or original drink which expresses the nature of the person or establishment creating it. Many signature drinks…
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No-Booze St. Paddy’s Bash returns to Woodmoor Barn March 15
A dual-purpose event to provide those who do not wish to drink alcoholic beverages but still celebrate St. Patrick’s Day returns this month. Providing a safe, sane, alcohol-free alternative to the usual St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans, the No Booze St. Paddy’s Day Bash returns for a 2024 installment. This is the second year for the…
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New year’s resolutions start by first recognizing your comfort zone | What the heckle?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As February falls behind us, most New Year’s resolutions have already failed. During a recent team meeting online for my day job, we did a round-robin share of what we decided would be our New…
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New year’s resolutions start by first recognizing your comfort zone | What the heckle?
As February falls behind us, most New Year’s resolutions have already failed. During a recent team meeting online for my day job, we did a round-robin share of what we decided would be our New Year’s resolutions for 2024. The conversation wasn’t exactly progressive. It wasn’t actually encouraging to be honest. The round table was…
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Limbach Park and Monument Lake to get amenity upgrades
Monument Lake will be getting a new restroom facility and Limbach Park will be getting an upgrade to its playground equipment. The Town of Monument Council had its regular meeting Feb. 5 at town hall where it reviewed two resolutions which would upgrade some of the amenities at Monument Lake as well as Limbach Park,…