Author: Marianne Mogon
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Pikes Peak Historical Society presents Judge James Castello for June Chautauqua
Judge James Castello, the founder of Florissant, made his mark in both Park and Teller Counties (which at the time was still El Paso County), and the territory of Colorado. On June 18, Pikes Peak Historical Society is excited to welcome Robert Cox, third-generation grandson of Judge James Castello as their Chautauqua guest speaker. James…
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Ponderosa Country Store reopens with a twist
To the delight of locals, the Ponderosa Country Store in Lake George has reopened for business. Owners are still working to try and return to status of gas, but for now, “the focus is on ice cream, pizza, and art,” according to Charissa Schmidt, who along with her husband Jeff Moellentine, own the business. The…
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Wildfire Burger – Not your average burger joint
Wildfire Burger, located in the Conoco station in Florissant, is a hidden gem and perhaps the best-kept secret in town. Jake Justice and Anthony Wells have created a menu of items from their signature item of Wildfire Fries, which certainly takes fries to a different level, to their ⅓ pound burger or Wildfire Burger that…
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Florissant fire board candidates
An election to vote for the Florissant Fire Protection District Board (FFPD) of Directors will be held May 2 at Florissant Fire Station 1 in person or by absentee ballet. Absentee ballots may be filed with the designated election official (DEO) at sluetjen@cegrlaw.com, until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election…
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Pikes Peak Historical Society presents history and treasures of Crystal Peak
Dr. Mark Jacobson, a geologist-mineralogist is scheduled as the speaker of the next Chautauqua presented by Pikes Peak Historical Society, April 16 at Lake George Charter School. Dr. Jacobson will be presenting a talk about the history of Crystal Peak and the collecting of amazonite and other minerals in the area. Crystal Peak is a…
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Fire mitigation symposium to help homeowner break the ‘fire triangle’
Fire mitigation has become a service of demand and NoFloCo Fire Mitigation Posse receives numerous calls for help with this process. Since beginning in 2019, NoFlo has assessed 144 properties and mitigated 94 acres in Teller and Park County. Along with that, they have donated 109.5 cords of wood to people who need it. Currently…
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Florissant Grange to hold Quilts of Valor Guild fundraiser
FLORISSANT • The Florissant Grange No. 420 is holding a fundraiser Saturday, March 4 to raise money for its Quilts of Valor Guild. DETAILS What: Quilts of Valor Guild Fundraiser When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 4 Where: Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31, Florissant (80816) Nine years ago, the Florissant Grange formed…
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Inagural Eleven Mile Reservoir winter carnival featured large-scale curling, ice fishing and more
LAKE GEORGE • An abundance of sunshine was available at Eleven Mile Reservoir for the inaugural Winter Carnival on Saturday, Feb. 18. Several people came to enjoy the ice skating, hockey, ice fishing, curling on a much larger than typical scale, and other games and activities. Park rangers and Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers were…
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U.S. Forest Service explains upcoming mitigation project in Pike National Forest in Park County
PARK COUNTY • Over 30 people stood in the chilly air Feb. 11 as U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Josh Voorhis, District Ranger and USFS District Fire Management Officer Mike Hessler, South Park Ranger District, explained multiple projects they are working on in the district. They held this meeting in the access area at the…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Ian Petkash receives John D. Hart Wildlife Officer of the Year Award
On his first deer hunt at age 13, Ian Petkash was approached by a wildlife officer who asked to see his hunting license. After a conversation with the officer, Petkash decided that’s what he wanted to do and he followed suit. Several decades later, Petkash has received the coveted John D. Hart Wildlife Officer of…