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2008-11-20T15:07:26+01:00text/html2008-11-12T09:40:14+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comUte Pass Express begins service
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Those wishing to avoid driving down the pass can now make the trip in comfort aboard the new Ute Pass Express buss. $4 pays your fare down the pass while you relax in reclining seats and enjoy free wireless internet access (you can get up to a $1 per...text/html2008-11-05T18:30:45+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comCar Show raises $12k for charity
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The Cruise Above the Clouds car show here in Woodland Park last September raised $12,100 for local charities (not quite as good as the $13,900 they raised last year). The money is being distributed as follows:
Prospect Homecare & Hospice: $5800
Aspen Mine Center: $1100
Community Cupboard: $1100
Help the Needy: $1100
Teller Senior...text/html2008-11-05T10:27:25+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comObama wins!
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Barack Obama handily defeated John McCain in yesterday's presidential election, coming as a surprise to few. What was a bit surprising was the results in Colorado, where Obama had 53% of the vote to McCain's 46%. Here in Teller county, McCain scored 7,939 votes (63.25%) and Obama had...text/html2008-11-04T10:00:02+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comMore info on the local school district embezzlement scandal
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More details have emerged regarding the 'shortage' that a recent audit turned up in the local school district's finances. More than $500k was stolen/embezzled over about four years; while no arrests have been made, a 20 year employee of the school district, Deanna Moore, was fired and police executed...text/html2008-10-30T18:21:46+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comOutdoor activity education classes (FREE)
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Those of you looking to try out some new outdoor activities this winter might be interested in the free classes that the local REI store offers. They offer clinics on such things as snowshoeing, climbing a 14er in the winter, avalanche awareness, etc. Quite a few classes are...text/html2008-10-24T10:54:52+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comLocal school district audited
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Discrepancies have been found in a recent audit of the books at the Woodland Park School District Re-2, leading to a police investigation and a complete audit of the district. While not yet officially a criminal investigation, it's expected to become one in a matter of days; one unnamed...text/html2008-10-22T09:54:10+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comMcAffee estate back up for sale
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The $25 million Woodland Park estate built by John McAffee, sold in May 2007 for $5.7 million (far short of the expected $15 million), is back up for sale. The current owner, Patrick Wu of Chicago, will be selling the estate via an auction on November 8th; minimum bid...text/html2008-10-20T09:50:42+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.com2008 Voting Information
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Early voting starts today, and lasts until 10/31. Early voting is at the Woodland Park Library, from 9-6 Monday through Saturday. Those of you who requested a mail in ballot can, of course, mail them in, or drop them off on Election Day (11/4) at the Woodland Park...text/html2008-10-17T17:54:46+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comA sign of the times?
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Munchkin Market, a semi-annual consignment sale of children's clothing and toys, kicked off yesterday and brought what was very likely record numbers of both sellers and shoppers. Crowds swarmed in upon its opening at 5:00, and the checkout line was very long and lasted well past closing time....text/html2008-09-16T16:36:53+01:00http://www.woodlandparklife.comMac fans, rejoice!
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Guess what, all you Apple fanatics! Apple is opening up an official Apple Store in Colorado Springs, and the grand opening is THIS SATURDAY! Doors open at 10:00AM, and the first 1000 people through the doors get a free t-shirt. The Apple Store is located in The...