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90# Telephone Scam

admin writes, "PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW Telephone calls are being made from individuals identifying themselves as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who is conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up. "

Posted on Aug 22, 2008 10:49am. (Read More... | 562 bytes more)

District Museum Rises to Economic Needs

admin writes, "Dear Patrons and Supporters, In an effort to meet the economic needs for vacationers this summer due to rising gas prices, the Cripple Creek District Museum is now offering discounted admission prices to all Colorado residents. Come play in your own backyard! Three historic buildings, Hardrock Park and thousands of exhibited artifacts await this fun, family-friendly, self-guided tour of Teller County's oldest historic institution. Admission prices are as follows: "

Posted on Jul 16, 2008 11:11am. (Read More... | 955 bytes more)

Bill Gates’ Message to Teens

admin writes, "Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about eleven things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world."

Posted on May 08, 2008 14:40pm. (Read More... | 1798 bytes more)

STROKE: Remember the 1st three letters.... S.T.R.

admin writes, "STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ . Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. It only takes a minute to read this..."

Posted on Apr 01, 2008 13:01pm. (Read More... | 1438 bytes more)

SPRING SPRING SPRING

Carol writes, "Just Around The Corner is ready for the sunshine."

Posted on Feb 29, 2008 10:01am. (Read More... | 145 bytes more)

The Cañon City Queen Anne

admin writes, "“Teas and Tours” After four years of work The Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House, 813 Macon Avenue, and Historical Van Tours, owned by Al and Linda Ballard has opened. “From the time we decided to move to Cañon City we had a plan and that plan was to serve the community with a place of beauty, peace and sense of order. The Tea House has been a dream of my wife, Linda, and it has been my desire to see her dream come true,” Al Ballard."

Posted on Feb 25, 2008 09:03am. (Read More... | 2876 bytes more)

Planning an Overnight Whitewater River Rafting Adventure

raftingcolorado writes, "Looking for a break from cell phones, bosses, traffic lights, and noise pollution? Enjoy camping with a little adventure? Give an overnight, multi-day river trip a try! Challenge the whitewater rapids during the day, and enjoy gourmet camp cuisine by fire light at night. This is the perfect alternative, active vacation. "

Posted on Jan 15, 2008 14:07pm. (Read More... | 4181 bytes more)