Author: Marianne Mogon
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Falling tree causes potential hazard
At 3:44 in the afternoon of March 12, Lake George Fire Protection District was dispatched for a tree that had blown over and had fallen onto a powerline and a house at 29467 County Road 77. LGFPD arrived at 4:08 p.m. and found that an approximately 60’ tall tree had blown over and was balanced…
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Impact Church making impact one load at a time
Impact Christian Church in Woodland Park has launched another ministry to enhance the lives of Teller County residents. Chad Young was asked to preach while Lead Pastor Scott Park was in Israel with a team. Before his sermon, Young presented to the church a new ministry, “Greater Things.” He said there would be green buckets…
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LGFPD volunteers recognized for their efforts
Kerry Bynes was recognized for 26 years of service and Ron Howland for 23 years along with Chief Susan Bernstetter, Roger and Christine Aldridge, and Randy Zettlemoyer who all have served 17 years with Lake George Fire Protection District (LGFPD). This recognition and others were made March 1 during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Volunteers…
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Hayman Fire symbol now on display at PPHS museum in Florissant
Betty Merchant, a longtime member of the Pikes Peak Historical Society and a docent for the museum, has donated a wooden carved bear to the museum that was made as a symbol of the Hayman Fire. The Coalition of the Upper South Platte said they were given a larger version. In talking with several people,…
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Florissant Fire revisiting mill levy
“Operational wise, we’re good, but that could change at any time,” LeAnne Spicer, treasurer of Florissant Fire Rescue said during an informal session held to discuss the ongoing need to increase revenue to keep the department serving the needs of the community. Board Secretary Mark Harter told the small group that another ballot initiative is…
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LGFPD holds ice rescue training
Feb. 7 was characterized by the weather service as “brutally cold,” but according to Susan Bernstetter, chief of Lake George Fire Protection District, the weather was perfect for her volunteers to participate in ice rescue training on the lake in Wagon Tongue. Twenty-one volunteers from LGFPD participated with 10 being the rescuers who were in…
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Colorado Mountain Birds – February PPHS Chautauqua
Pikes Peak Historical Society invites everyone to come to Lake George Charter School on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. for a presentation on birds and bird watching throughout the Colorado mountains. This presentation is being sponsored by Pikes Peak Historical Society as part of their Chautauqua programs. These presentations are free and open to the…
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Two Florissant firefighters receive special recognition
During the summer, Florissant Fire Protection District deployed some of their members to various fires in the state and country. Crews were sent to the Meeker area to fight the Lee and Elk fires during the summer of 2025. Both fires broke out Aug. 2. The Lee Fire was a record-setting event in Colorado. It…
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Lake George Gymkhana preparing for 2026 season
Even though winter is still here, organizers of Lake George Gymkhana are beginning to prepare for another season of fun and healthy competition for kids of all ages for the 2026 Gymkhana season at the arena in Lake George Community Park. Last year they hosted a successful auction and dinner to raise money for their…
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Serranos Mexican Restaurant moves to Florissant
They say when opportunity knocks, you should respond and that’s what Pepe and Audrey Serrano did when they were given the opportunity to move their restaurant from Woodland Park to the former Iron Tree restaurant in Florissant. Serranos Mexican Restaurant has served customers in Woodland Park from 2012 to 2025. And many patrons have followed…