Author: doug.fitzgerald
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Shining Mountain, Bergstrom Park purchases scheduled for public hearings
The Oct. 16 meeting of the Woodland Park City Council is shaping up to be among the most consequential in recent memory. The Council approved two ordinances on first reading during the Oct. 2 meeting, sending them both to a public hearing at the next meeting, which will be Oct. 16. Both concern major acquisitions…
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Jackson Creek Parkway project reaches milestones
Retaining wall work at the intersection of CO 105 and Jackson Creek Parkway is nearing completion, the Town of Monument said in a project update email. The retaining wall will make way for the eastbound right-turn lane onto Highway105 from Jackson Creek Parkway. New traffic signal work at the intersection is scheduled to begin early…
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Lawsuit against Palmer Lake dismissed, Hutson resigns
The Town of Palmer Lake had a win and a loss late last week. On the plus side, a lawsuit against the town was dismissed. That was followed immediately by the resignation of town trustee and Mayor Pro-tem Amy Hutson. The suit had been filed by the Colorado Springs-based political group Integrity Matters. “The Court’s…
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Panthers volleyball finding its groove
The Woodland Park volleyball team is beginning to find its groove. After dropping their first four matches and six of their first seven, the Panthers had won three of four heading into a road match against Colorado Springs Christian on Sept. 23. “Our skill level has been phenomenal this year, but we have struggled a…
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Why I’m glad Jimmy Kimmel is back | From the editor
Jimmy Kimmel is back. I’m glad he’s back, but not because I enjoy his show. I have other reasons for gratitude. I’m glad because I quickly got tired of the tone of conversation around his suspension. One side cried it was a violation of his freedom of speech. It wasn’t. Not even close. The other…
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Why I’m glad Jimmy Kimmel is back | From the editor
Jimmy Kimmel is back. I’m glad he’s back, but not because I enjoy his show. I have other reasons for gratitude. I’m glad because I quickly got tired of the tone of conversation around his suspension. One side cried it was a violation of his freedom of speech. It wasn’t. Not even close. The other…
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New Woodland Park recovery center geared toward executives
A new addiction recovery program headquartered in Woodland Park is offering new hope to executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. “What I’ve found is that there are few-to-almost-no places that will approach mind, body and spirit for the high-functioning, high-capacity individual,” Jack G. Smith, founder & executive director of Compass Integrative Recovery said. “If you’re feeling stuck…
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A Utah shooter attacked free speech | From the Editor
I believe in free speech. Because of that, I believed in Charlie Kirk. Not because I always agreed with him, but rather because he practiced free speech the way it should be practiced. He talked face to face with people. He would make his point. They would make their point. The exchange would go back…
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Assessments includes many bright spots | D-38 Leadership update
Earlier this month, the Colorado Department of Education released the latest spring assessment results, and we are pleased to share that the data for Lewis-Palmer School District 38 includes many bright spots. Students across D38 demonstrated above-average growth in many areas, which shows our students are learning! High school PSAT/SAT math, and reading and writing…
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When sandwiches turn into a promotion | From the Editor
Bread, cheese and lunchmeat earned me the Air Force Commendation Medal. It also illustrated a larger lesson. I’ll explain. One night I was working as the entry controller for the weapons storage area. While the post is critical — you control who can get into the area where nuclear weapons are stored — it’s not…