Tag: teller county
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Killdeer an oddly yet appropriately named shorebird | Words on Birds
Killdeer seems a rather strange name for a bird, but it’s quite appropriate for this species of shorebird. When alarmed they belt out a piercing call that sounds like “kill-deer! kill-deer!,” especially if they have a nest nearby. Besides their patented “killdeer” call, they will also emit short sharp notes and twittery calls. Killdeer are…
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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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Advanced precision manufacturer closing Colorado Springs facility
Layoffs are coming for more than 130 local employees as a U.S.-based contract medical manufacturer prepares to close its southeast Colorado Springs facility. EPTAM Precision Solutions, headquartered in New Hampshire, “has made the difficult decision to permanently close its manufacturing facility” at 615 Wooten Road, Suite 150, President and Chief Commercial Officer Bill Flaherty said…
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My double life | Running with Ruth
I have something to confess. While you see me here in print, sharing thoughts about my unique life as the third of nine, spent entirely at altitude, I have been living a double life. I write in far more places and to far more people than just this column. On the surface, my life looks…
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Employee training funds available to Pikes Peak region businesses
Pikes Peak Workforce Center offering $250,000 to help companies upskill employees The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering funds to help companies in El Paso and Teller counties train and upskill their employees. The regional workforce center has $250,000 in available Employee Development Funds to help local businesses and nonprofits strengthen their staff’s workforce expertise,…
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SOAR Above the Clouds | Teller Gives Back
How are you soaring these days? SOAR is the acronym for developing relationships. It focuses on the way you SHARE your message and OFFER opportunities for people to be involved in what you do. It is also the way you ACCEPT a person’s participation in your mission and then, how you RESPECT them afterwards. SOAR…
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Highland Lakes arson suspect again deemed incompetent to stand trial
The Teller County woman accused of sparking the Highland Lakes fire in October 2024 was found to be incompetent to stand trial for the second time since her case began, court records reveal. Lowa Tillitt, 78, also referred to as Lacey Tillitt in public records, was arrested Jan. 16 for allegedly starting the fire on…
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CC-V High School Pioneers in Public Service partner with Cripple Creek to make grant recommendations
12 local nonprofits to receive 20K in grants Through a collaboration between the city of Cripple Creek, Community of Caring and the CC-V Schools Pioneers in Public Service program, $20,000 in grant funding has been allocated to assist local nonprofits and civic organizations providing services in Teller County. For the past 24 years, the CC-V…
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CC-V High School Pioneers in Public Service partners with Cripple Creek to make grant recommendations
12 local nonprofits to receive 20K in grants Through a collaboration between the city of Cripple Creek, Community of Caring and the CC-V Schools Pioneers in Public Service program, $20,000 in grant funding has been allocated to assist local nonprofits and civic organizations providing services in Teller County. For the past 24 years, the CC-V…
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Teller County deputy, son of sheriff, enters plea deal after DUI
CRIPPLE CREEK — Teller County Sheriff’s Deputy Chase Mikesell, son of Sheriff Jason Mikesell, pleaded guilty Thursday to driving under the influence. As part of the plea agreement, the remaining charges from an August crash were dismissed. Chase Mikesell, 26, appeared out of custody for the sentencing in Teller County court. A special prosecutor from…