Author: Marianne Mogon
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Florissant Heritage Day will be held July 26
Florissant Heritage Days will be held July 26 and promises a day of activities and fun for the whole family. Kicking off the festivities is the Florissant Fire Rescue’s pancake breakfast. Serving from 7–11 a.m., attendees can get a hearty breakfast by donation only. There will be pancakes, sausage, eggs, sausage gravy and water, coffee,…
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Car fire starts small wildfire in Park County
While heading south on Park County Road 98 near what was formally the Circle C Ranch, a vehicle was stopped on the side of the road with what was thought to be steam rising from the engine. Then flames were spotted under the car and Park County Dispatch was called at approximately 1:10 p.m. The…
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Another fire board resignation prior to election
Judy Dunn, board member of Florissant Fire Rescue announced to the community that she was resigning her position with the board. Dunn was not up for reelection and her term would have been complete following the election. Dunn’s resignation follows the recent resignation of Dave Groat, who had two more years on his term. Dunn…
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Gymkhana live auction at Ute Pass Cultural Center
Lake George Outfitters and Gymkhana and Lake George Community Park invites everyone to their Live Auction Fundraiser, Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. There will be a live auction featuring several household items, horse tack, antiques, hunting and camping items, animal mounts, gift cards, toys, clothing…
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Buchan resigns as chief of Florissant Fire Rescue
Just two weeks prior to electing a new board, Florissant Fire Protection District and the community got its own “April Surprise” with the sudden letter of resignation by Chief John Buchan. “The political issues between the county, NoFloCo leadership, political candidates along with other issues that prevent me from doing my job are the main…
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Eight candidates running for Florissant Fire rescue Board
The District Election Officials (DEOs) for Florissant Fire Rescue have announced eight candidates competing for a position on the FFR Board of Directors. As per the ballot placement, running for four-year terms are incumbent LeAnne Spicer joined by Debbie Blanc, Joe Benefiel, and Justin Snare. Those vying for two-year terms are incumbents Paul del Toro…
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Colorado Parks & Wildlife initiates K9 Unit
Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently announced the expansion of its K9 officer program following the success of the agency’s initial pilot program. Previously, CPW had initiated a pilot program with four dogs – Cash, Samson, Sage and Sci. Sci, the first K9 officer in the program, retired in October. Following the success of the pilot…
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LGFPD recognizes volunteer firefighters
Lake George Fire Board of Directors Chair, Susan Bynes and Susan Bernstetter, chief of Lake George Fire Protection District thanked and praised the volunteers for their dedication to serving the community at the annual appreciation dinner at Tarryall River Ranch March 16. The firefighters and their spouses were treated to a lovely dinner coordinated by…
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Soup supper and quilt show
Florissant Grange is holding a Souper Supper event in hopes of raising funds for a new furnace in the grange hall. The estimated cost is $10,000. The grange has been located in the former Florissant School since 1960 and has become a venue for a variety of events and community fellowship. Every Thursday is their…
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Victor Lowell Thomas Museum seeking donations for renovations
For 65 years the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum has welcomed thousands. Named after Lowell Jackson Thomas (April 6, 1892 – Aug. 29, 1981), an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best remembered for publicizing T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). He was also involved in promoting the Cinerama widescreen system. Thomas grew up in Victor, graduating…