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Questions on Vandeveer(4)

There have been numerous complaints about the lack of transparency from the private company involved in the project, some valid, some not so.

Super 8 summer movie worth the road trip

Super 8 summer movie worth the road trip(0)

Super 8 was an exciting new summer flick brought to you by director JJ Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg. (Abrams directed Star Trek and Mission Impossible 3) The film is set in 1979 and it follows the adventures of Joe Lamb, a 13 year old boy who is filming a zombie movie, with his friends, on a super 8 camera in the fictional town of Lillian Ohio.

John Spezze praises search and rescue operation(0)

As incident commander at the recent Mount Missouri search and rescue operation, I had the opportunity to witness first hand the way a community comes together in a crisis.

Knowing the importance of their employees(0)

In a world where many big companies focus on people at the top, it’s nice to hear about a company in our community that appreciates the importance of all their employees. Altamont Landscaping gave their entire crew FIBArk Friday off —with pay.

Showdown at FIBArk brings back old friends

Showdown at FIBArk brings back old friends(1)

Tony, Michael, Otto…these are old friends who came back to skate at FIBArk during the un-sanctioned DVS skatepark showdown, but where were the coaches and scouts?

Jackson team missing FIBArk(2)

Some heavies of kayaking are missing FIBArk this year, where are they?

Are we getting a good return on investment with our county road work?(10)

I was appalled to see the work recently performed by the Chaffee County Road Department on County Road 156. A road which was in reasonable condition is now far worse.

The History Sleuth

The History Sleuth(8)

About 1910 these Salida girls went for a short hike but to see or do what?

AT&T? Verizon? What’s on your mind Salida? Callers are standing by.(11)

I’m aware that the Alltel switch, in theory, allows for better use with iPhones, Crackberries and Droids, but now I’m having a lot of dropped calls, which I’ve never had before. What are your experiences Salida?

On being worng(2)

Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we’re wrong about that? “Wrongologist” Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility. Along the same lines, confirmation bias is a useful concept to be acquainted with.

Donald Trump sideshow huckster or real candidate?

Donald Trump sideshow huckster or real candidate?(2)

What are the possibilities for the Citizen to start a dialogue?

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  • Central Colorado Humanists present annual Darwin Day Celebration

    February 12, 2012 from 2-4 PM at the Salida Community Center, corner of F and Third Streets in Salida. Scott Adams, Ellen Bauder, PhD and Dr Michael Forman will discuss evolution, plant ecology and Mr Darwin. Eat your cake and enjoy Darwin too.

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    Chaffee County’s only roller derby league, The Ark Valley High Rollers, will be hosting their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser to support and fund future bouts. It is an open skate and bake sale fundraiser at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The fun kicks off at 1:00 PM at The Fairgrounds.

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    Maggie Gaddis sent us a note this morning. Registration for her 3 credit CMC course Introduction to Natural History closes tomorrow. What a great way to increase your knowledge of your Rocky Mountain home.

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