Author: Marianne Mogon
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Colorado governor meets with NoFlo Fire Mitigation Posse founders
Gov. Jared Polis last month endorsed the efforts of the NoFloCo Fire Mitigation Posse. The group, started by Florissant residents Don and Toni Moore, in 2020, has grown to include more than 130 volunteers. Since its inception, the Posse has completed 72 property assessments and reports, completed 42 projects, put in 1,807 work hours, covered…
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NoFloCo Fire Mitigation Posse recognizes CORE Electric director for work day participation
Don Moore, founder and leader of the North Florissant Colorado Fire Mitigation Posse (NoFloCo) presented CORE Electric Cooperative Regional Director Mike Sperry with a signature helmet at CORE’s annual shareholders meeting in Sedalia April 30. The presentation was to recognize Sperry’s participation in five fire mitigation work days with the group. “We appreciate CORE’s ongoing…
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Farm life and fresh air: Homestead Days provide a unique experiences for kids this summer
FLORISSANT • Parents looking for a fun and unique experience for children ages 7 to 11 can find it at Schofield Homestead in Crystal Peaks Estates during Homestead Days this summer. Homestead Days is the brainchild of Krysti Schofield and combines her love of children, farm life and fresh air, she said. “I really love…
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Florissant Fire Protection District board affirms suspension of chief; community speaks out
FLORISSANT • The recent suspension of Florissant Fire Protection District chief Mike Bailey and subsequent resignations of district board members soon followed by reinstatements have caused upheaval in this small community. During a special meeting of the district’s board May 6, held via Zoom, board members G. Joseph Kraudelt, Mike Holmes and Allan Applebaum, all…
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Lake George Charter School eyes $3.5M expansion
LAKE GEORGE • Parents and community members learned last week of plans for a $3.5 million expansion of Lake George Charter School to include high school students. School Board President Jennifer Geffre said at a special meeting May 9 the school-aged population has doubled in the last decade, and newcomers to the area don’t seem…
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Two Teller County veterans awarded ‘Quilts of Valor’ from Florissant Grange guild
FLORISSANT • Two veterans were recently awarded Quilts of Valor from the Florissant Grange Quilt of Valor Guild. Florissant residents Mark Harter, who served in the Air Force, and Ron Shinault, who served in the Army, received their quilts at the April 22 Souper Supper and Chili Night at the Florissant Grange. Mark Harter, who…
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Eleven Mile Reservoir’s ‘Skating Ranger’ is making waves locally
Colorado Park Rangers are tasked with many responsibilities, but sometimes weather and the difficulties that go along with it can hamper their efforts. But one park ranger at Eleven Mile Reservoir has found a solution to getting around on the ice. Dubbed “The Skating Ranger,” Kelli Lewis, a park ranger at Eleven Mile and Spinney…
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Pikes Peak Historical Society presents Eric Swab, author of ‘The Granite Attraction’
Eric Swab, noted historian from Colorado Springs, will be telling stories from his latest book, “The Granite Attraction – Stories of the Pikes Peak Highway and Summit” at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15 as presented by Pikes Peak Historical Society at Lake George Charter School. People began to venture on the highway to the summit…
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Uncertainty plays on in Florissant Fire Protection District
The seemingly ongoing saga in Florissant has the community on edge and pleading for information in the happenings of their fire protection district. It began with what appears to be a “temper tantrum by the board the likes of kindergarten politics. If you don’t play the game my way, I’ll take my ball and go…
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Wildland fire burns 11 acres in neighboring Park County
Fire agencies in Park County and the U.S. Forest Service responded April 22 to a wildland fire burning at County Road 77 near mile marker 24 at approximately 4:30 p.m. that day. The fire was approximately 1 mile off County Road 77, on federal land. Lake George Fire Protection District responded and located the fire,…