Author: The Gazette
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Letters to the Editor for October 8, 2025
Rescue our traditional public schools At the September Truth & Liberty Conference in WP, Richard Harris, previous CEO and affiliate of Andrew Wommack/Charis, introduced speaker Ken Witt (our failed school superintendent) by saying “You don’t have to keep your kids locked in the secular, humanistic, indoctrination laboratory called public schools”. Adding “Ken is going to…
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Tri-Lakes news briefs for Oct. 8, 2025
Monument woman wins award The Ella Mae Bransom Sickle Cell Association honored Monument resident Kathleen (Kathy) Winder for her distinguished and enduring service to the sickle cell community. The award reads “Her steadfast dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact advancing care, support and hope for all those affected.” Seat belt usage Preliminary data…
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Sports roundup
Softball The Woodland Park softball team got back in the rhythm, snapping a four-game losing streak with a win over Sierra (13-4). Tyler Difabio had three RBIs. Sarah Fuhrmann played got three hits, scoring three runs, and getting two RBIs. Fuhrmann also snared two fly balls against The Stallions in center field of this game.…
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Spooky season offers something for all ages
As autumn settles in the Tri-Lakes area, kids and adults alike will find no shortage of seasonal fun. From pumpkin patches and hayrides to pirate ships and Halloween parties, there’s something for everyone this October. Pumpkin patches Fall Mountain Farm, located near Mount Herman at 16300 Mt. Herman Lane in Monument, offers more than just…
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Palmer Lake’s .5K brings out the best in community
Hundreds of people were seen doing donuts at an alarmingly calm speed around Palmer Lake on the last Sunday of September. No cars were involved, but pastries were consumed at the 11th annual Palmer Lake .5K. The tongue-in-cheek half-kilometer fun run once again drew a big crowd for a morning of laughter, costumes and community…
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Teller County news in brief
Larson memorial A memorial for former Woodland Park Police Chief Robert (Bob) Larson will be held on Oct. 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ute pass Cultural Center. According to a Woodland park Police Department Facebook post, Larson was living with his wife, Chris, in Boyne City, Mich. after relocating following his retirement from the…
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Iris Indie to Host First-of-Its-Kind Global Live Video on Demand Premiere of Aleksandra Petrova’s “In the Same Boat”
In the Same Boat is a powerful feature documentary that explores the shared humanity revealed in the aftermath of the October 7 tragedy. Told through the eyes of Israeli and Arab first responders, survivors, and ordinary citizens who risked their lives to save others—regardless of race or religion—it captures moments of courage, compassion, and unity…
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Crypto race to tokenize stocks raises investor protection flags
By Hannah Lang and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) -A race by crypto companies to sell tokens pegged to stocks is raising alarm bells among traditional financial firms and regulatory experts who warn that the fast-growing novel products pose risks to investors and market stability. Buoyed by President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and his administration’s…
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Finding the Missing Piece: One man’s journey to a von Willebrand disease diagnosis
(Family Features) “I wanted to live my life like there was nothing wrong, but the fear was always there.” That’s how 65-year-old Frank described life with von Willebrand disease (VWD), the most common bleeding disorder, affecting more than 3 million Americans. For Frank, the signs started early with nosebleeds so severe they seemed unstoppable. In…
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Shutdown spurs Denver flight delays
Denver International Airport officials anticipate that more than 938,000 passengers will travel through airport checkpoints between Oct. 9 and Oct. 20, a 5.5% increase over the same time period in 2024. Lawmakers, meanwhile, continue to disagree on funding the federal government, forcing air traffic controllers and other essential federal employees to work without pay. More…