The Mountain Jackpot

Trevor Phipps Over the summer, the Hangout at Deckers proved to be a hot spot for those traveling through and recreating in the area. The dining room was often filled, as customers flooded the scratch kitchen eatery that is now just over a year old. Now that the summer is over, the restaurant is still committed to serving customers freshly- made food. The menu has changed recently, and the eatery now offers more Southern-themed dishes including Mississippi pot roast and a creamy Cajun pasta.

Mail-in Voting Furor Turning into Bizarre Soap Opera/Fantasy Football Game Opinion Rick Langenberg Can President Donald Trump pull off a legal “Hail Mary” touchdown regarding his efforts to impose serious restrictions on mail-in voting and eventually axe this system altogether. Or will the Supreme Court call his newly hurled pass clearly out of bounds, or ask for an extended timeout?

Proposed .25 Percent Hike Gets Council Green Light for November Ballot Trevor Phipps After choosing to strip away a 1.09 percent sales tax hike that went to the school district last year, the Woodland Park City Council, in a 360-degree turn, has now chosen to put another related tax increase question back on the Nov. ballot. However, this time the proposed hike, aimed again at supporting the Woodland Park RE-2 School District, is a much lower .25 percent increase.

First-ever Musical Collaboration between Wind Symphony and UPHS Rick Langenberg In a rare partnership, the Woodland Park Wind Symphony and the Ute Pass Historical Society (UPHS) will join forces in an upcoming concert at Dickson Auditorium on Sept. 27. Entitled “City Above the Clouds,” the concert pays tribute to the history of Colorado, Woodland Park and the entire Teller County/Ute Pass area.

Fans Hope for Another Winning Season Trevor Phipps Although the Denver Broncos ended the preseason with a winning record, some fans were concerned about their performance in certain games. In the end, the Broncos’ preseason was literally filled with ups and downs. During their first preseason match against the Atlanta Falcons, the team looked absolutely stellar. Even though most of their starters didn’t play, the Broncos exhibited an amazing offense.

Will Mail-in Voting Be Allowed in Nov. Election? Rick Langenberg With a slew of lawsuits, a controversial Supreme Court decision and an all-out political war between Colorado officials and the White House, many local voters are posing one basic question: Will we receive an election ballot and be permitted to vote in the Nov. election? Teller County Clerk and Recorder Stephanie Kees is cautiously optimistic that the ongoing feud over the future of mail-in voting won’t impact the forthcoming election.

Is the Infamous “Vos” Structure Headed for the Wrecking Ball? Trevor Phipps Last month, the Woodland Park City Council held a lengthy public hearing to decide if the “Vos Building” in downtown Woodland Park (located at the intersection of Hwy. 24 and Fairview) should receive historical landmark status. After much discussion, the council voted to deny this designation at this time.

Sparks Expected to Fly at County Public Hearing This Thursday Trevor Phipps During the last two years, the Teller County Commissioners have considered ways to regulate short-term rental (STR) properties. After a slew of public meetings and the return of 800 surveys, the county commissioners drafted a proposed STR ordinance that would make owning an STR property legal, and a right that adhered to county’s land use laws.

Visitors Now Get a “Behind the Scenes” Chance to See a Modern Gold Mining Operation Trevor Phipps Many who visit the Southern Teller area, and even those who live here, have often stared up at the bustling modern mine activity occurring just outside of Cripple Creek, and wonder what takes place behind the closed gates. The entire Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine is closed to the public.

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Yoga classes meet at the Church in the Wildwood in Green Mountain Falls on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., plus Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. For details, call 719-213-0848. The Green Mountain Falls Planning Commission will meet on Sept. 18 at 6: 30 p.m. in the GMF Town Hall. The meeting is available in-person or via the town’s website. Wednesday, Sept. 9 Wellness Walk. Scheduled for Sept.