July 2011
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Debt Ceiling Crisis Bologna(7)
How crazy and desperate our political gridlock has become; we are now a country divided by an ideological gulf. Grover Norquist and his ilk have created a sinister fiction that too many Americans have taken to heart as A Great Truth: that all taxation is bad, and government steals from Americans and provides no value.
Community Meeting Addresses Fridays as a day of Opportunity(1)
A community meeting held last night drew over 45 people to discuss the opportunities presented by Salida School’s new 4-day school week. Citizens gathered to share ideas, resources, and information aimed at providing worthwhile activities on Friday’s for our school-aged youth.
BLM Approves Over the River(7)
improvements in impacts to traffic flow, bighorn sheep and other issues lead BLM to give green light to art installation on the Arkansas River.
The History Sleuth(2)
What store is currently in the building that once housed one of Salida’s nicest saloons back in the early 1900′s? (Hint- don’t look up)
Tim DeChristopher’s courageous bid to save our world(4)
In disrupting a federal auction of oil and gas leases, Tim DeChristopher became a hero, but he now faces as many as 10 years in prison. Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul and Mary) writes about DeChristopher in an LA Times op-ed.
Judge Peter Bogardus resigns(0)
Council will now seek resumes from prospective applicants interested in becoming Salida’s Judge. Being a court of record means that the next judge must be a licensed attorney. Applications will be accepted until August 12th.
Fridays during the school year: An opportunity for our children and our community(0)
The Ad Hoc Committee for Friday Enrichment Days seeks community members to participate in a community gathering to assure that Fridays during the Salida Public Schools academic year are a day of enrichment, fun and learning. A community gathering will be take place from 5 to 6:30 pm, July 27 at the Salida Community Center.
New elementary teachers inspire Montessori classrooms(0)
Chaffee County Montessori School is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two new staff members to supplement the current Elementary teaching staff.
Commissioners solicit input on proposed tax increase(2)
The Chaffee County Commissioners will be holding two Town Forums to discuss the Sales Tax Revenue Ballot Initiative. These forums will be held at the Chaffee County Fair Grounds on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. and the Buena Vista Community Center in the Pinon Room on July 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning film about Race Across America comes to Salida(0)
Wednesday, Aug. 24 for one night only with a 7 p.m. screening at the SteamPlant as a benefit for Salida Mountain Trails.
How I met a fugitive(4)
They say timing is everything and today it was. A man robbed the bank at gunpoint. He walked out on foot with a bag of money and a gun.
How should Chaffee County handle concealed handgun permits?(5)
Sheriff Pete Palmer shares his interchange with Colorado Gun Training to start a dialog with the community about internet based certification.
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