Author: Michelle Karas
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Let our Guide show you some of what the Tri-Lakes area has to offer | From the Editor
Every year, The Tribune publishes a special section that showcases some of the adventures you can discover and the stories you’ll encounter in the Tri-Lakes area on a regular basis. Inside these pages today you’ll find our annual magazine, the Tri-Lakes Guide. This year we take you on a journey, through words and photos, of…
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Chamber celebration showcases the giving spirit of the Woodland Park community | From the Editor
There’s something truly special about being from a small town … it’s about bring neighborly,” said emcee Josh Helmuth, host of KRDO’s “Good Morning Colorado” show, at the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Friday. It was no small event, however, as more than 330 Teller County community members gathered in the Colorado…
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Protest of Woodland Park school board latest in regional community dissent
A protest in Woodland Park School District RE-2 last week over the school board’s perceived lack of transparency in its relationship with the teachers’ union is the latest in a series of similar public clashes between parents, teachers’ unions and school leaders in the Pikes Peak region and Front Range. Four new members — Gary…
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CORRECTED: It’s not a battlefield, it’s a school district | From the Editor
Editor’s note: A quote in the original version of this editorial was incorrectly attributed to Woodland Park School District Board of Education President David Rusterholtz. It was Board of Education Vice President David Illingworth who said, “The union’s cancel culture has come to town. I will not be intimidated by a union that seeks to feather its…
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Event helped to create a dialogue about mental health | From the Editor
Teen suicide and mental illness can be tough subjects for anyone to talk about. Let alone for kids to talk to their parents or other adults about. But if we don’t talk about these problems, how can we help those who might be struggling with them? An event sponsored by the Social and Emotional Wellness…
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Residents have an impact on Monument development | From the Editor
Last summer, hundreds of Monument residents got together to protest a developer’s plan to build a large industrial complex. Collectively, they started social media campaigns to organize an effort to persuade the town planning commission and board of trustees this initially proposed multi-warehouse plan would not be in character with the small-town atmosphere, would increase…
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Make your voice heard in the upcoming election | From the Editor
In just a few weeks, Woodland Park voters will have a chance to help shape the future of local government when you cast your ballots. The April 5 municipal election features contests for city mayor and city council. Find details and information about the election on the city of Woodland Park website, at city-woodlandpark.org/166/Elections. In…
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TELLER COUNTY GUIDE — An introduction
With its ubiquitous mountain vistas and diverse attractions, Teller County has much to offer. In this annual magazine, we take a look at a perfect day’s itinerary in five of the county’s population centers: Cripple Creek /Victor, Divide, Florissant, Green Mountain Falls and Woodland Park. We have suggestions that will delight one-time visitors as well…
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TELLER COUNTY GUIDE: Divide – Plan a day around the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
A visit to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center is a must if you find yourself with a day to spend in scenic Divide. Grab a bite along the way at Venture Foods at the town’s main intersection. There you’ll find individually portioned homemade baked goods, such as Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bites or a croissant…
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D38 encourages industry collaboration to provide opportunities for students | From the Editor
I had the opportunity to visit Lewis-Palmer High School in Monument last week. What a beautiful facility! But I wasn’t there to admire the architecture. I was there at 7:30 a.m. on a weekday when there were no classes to spend some time with a group of teachers and community members to collectively find ways…