Author: Marianne Mogon
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Removal of spillway in Eleven Mile Canyon underway
Planned removal of the spillway between Eleven Mile Canyon and Lake George is in full gear. The spillway was constructed in the 1950s by Colorado Springs Utilities as part of their water supply system. After years of discussion between the landowner, Colorado USDA Forest Service, Coalition for Upper South Platte CUSP) and Springs Utilities, the…
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David Quick takes reins as acting Chief of FFPD
David Quick has been given the reins at Florissant Fire Rescue after the dismissal of former chief Erik Holt, who was terminated shortly after the election that brought in a new board. Quick was born in Oklahoma City, but spent three years in Libya due to his father’s work with Continental Oil. They traveled next…
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Local author who hiked every day for a year to hold book reading in Lake George
Former editor of the Mountain Gazette and avid hiker, John Fayhee will be appearing at Tumbling Trout in Lake George September 16 at 7 p.m. to read from and sign copies of his latest book, “A Long Tangent: Musings from an old man and his young dog hiking every day for a year”. Despite its…
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Lake George Charter School now includes high school
Students at Lake George Charter School are now able to continue all the way through high school. The school was formerly pre-school to eighth grade. The expansion project is continuing, but to meet the needs of the students now, two modular buildings are scheduled to open Oct. 1. These modulars have a capacity of four…
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Granite Canyon General Store’s Pay it Forward looks to raise $10,000
Granite Canyon General Store in Lake George, owned by Craig and Lisa Karlin, started a Pay it Forward Fund three years ago as a way to give back to the Lake George Community. “The first year we owned the store, people kept leaving change in the “Take a Penny, Leave a Penny” cup intended as…
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Lake George dam removal project underway
Work has begun to remove the Eleven Mile Canyon dam/spillway. The dam, not to be confused with the Eleven Mile Dam nine miles upstream, is a barrier to aquatic species passage and has created extensive sedimentation impacting river function and fish habitat. “Removal of the structure will not change the amount of water flowing out…
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Business Buzz for Sept. 6, 2023
The Thetford Team from Keller Williams Realty in Woodland Park is set to take the reins in Florissant as soon-to-be-retired John Magoon, owner of High Country Realty passes on the torch. As proud Teller County residents, they want to give back to their community and are hosting an event to benefit the Florissant Fire Department.…
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Gem show, tractor pull highlight Lake George Days
Around 1,300 visitors came to see the variety of gems and minerals presented by vendors at the Gem and Mineral Show, from Aug. 18-20. Twenty vendors from as far away as Louisianna presented specimens of fossils, raw rocks, and the hidden gems inside. There were many pieces of jewelry and several people on hand to…
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Western Showcase coming to Florissant Grange
The Florissant Grange announced the Colorado Chapter of the International Western Music Association’s Western Showcase, Sept. 10. Four performers will take the stage with song and poetry, in the good ole Western style. The Russellers, who hail from Redwing, Colo., are husband-and-wife cattle ranchers and their music has entertained audiences all over the west. Their…
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Florissant Schoolhouse Museum is back to her glory
Pikes Peak Historical Society, the owner/caretakers of The Florissant Schoolhouse Museum, said donors have enabled them to install new windows and doors. PPHS was hoping to replicate the way the Teacherage looked in the past. The Florissant Grange was initially built as a schoolhouse in 1887 and was even embellished with a bell tower. Other…