Author: Marianne Mogon
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Major fire mitigation in progress at Pike National Forest
Mitigation is a valuable tool in fire prevention that will protect properties and lives, but it will also serve to keep the forests healthier and less susceptible to faster spreading fires. With less available fuel, the fires can be easier to control and kept from spreading. Reducing the number of trees will also help to…
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Check fraud attempt at Florissant Fire Rescue being investigated
Florissant Fire and Rescue averted what could have been a sizable loss. During the Jan. 17 meeting, Board President Paul del Toro reported that the bank had discovered fraudulent altered checks written on the district’s account. He said the account was immediately shut down and a new account was established. All transactions must now be…
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Vandals damage totem pole at Thunderbird Inn in Florissant
Russ Howard, owner of the iconic Thunderbird Inn in Florissant, was met with a heart-sickening sight when he arrived at work on Jan. 19. Person or persons unknown had taken what Howard suspected as pick axes to the totem pole that sits in front of the bar and grill. The Thunderbird Inn has sat on…
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Granite Canyon General Store’s Pay it Forward benefits others in a big way
Three years ago, Granite Canyon General Store in Lake George, owned by Craig and Lisa Karlin began a Pay it Forward Fund in an effort to give back to the community. “The first year we owned the store, people kept leaving change in the “take a penny, leave a penny” cup intended as a tip.…
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New member of Florissant Fire Rescue Board announced
Florissant Fire Rescue announced the new appointment to the board following the resignation of Robert Perry. LeAnne Spicer was named to the board and will take on the office of treasurer. Spicer has been a volunteer firefighter with the department since 2020 and completed her emergency medical responder certification in 2021. Her college degree was…
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Lake George Fire Protection District spreads Christmas Cheer
With sirens blaring and lights flashing, units from Lake George Fire Protection District rolled up to houses of unsuspecting children who received several wrapped gifts collected during the toy drive to help families whose budgets are strained. Not only were the children greeted by members of the Fire District, but Santa himself and his elf.…
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Florissant author releases 30th book
“It’s a fun read; a little spooky, more comedy, and a murder mystery,” said Tarah Benner in describing her latest book, “Dead Ringer.” “Dead Ringer” is the third installment in her paranormal cozy mystery series, Mountain Shadow Mysteries set in the fictional town of Mountain Shadow, Colorado, a quirky hamlet, which is loosely based on…
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Lake George Charter School welcomes new board members
Lake George Charter School welcomed new board members Julie M. Gilley and David Bretag on Nov. 14. Jim Beall who had been appointed to fill a vacancy was also elected. They join Amanda Reed and Fred Zuercher, who were not up for reelection this session. The new members were sworn in and officers were chosen;…
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FFPD defends action at recent fire
Bob Perry has resigned from the Florissant Fire Protection District board, citing personal reasons, it was announced at the Nov. 29 meeting. “We are sorry to see him leave but want to thank him for his contributions these last 6 months,” board President Paul del Toro said. “He dug into the many financial issues we…
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Lake George author turns out another book
From loving horses to becoming a professional bassoonist then geologist to fly fishing expert, businesswoman, an author, and publisher just scrapes the surface of Michele Murray (White) of Lake George, whose multiple publications include; “Eulogies and Dead Horses: Adventures and Interesting Situations in the Life of a Traveling Geologist.” “My book is for people who…