Tag Archives: Nevada Avenue

Ye Aulde Memoir

Another old piece. These stories are distorted by romanticized memory, at times, and others likely remember them differently. I by no means intend to insult any of the real persons that lived through this stuff with a cavalier treatment of … Continue reading

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Colorado Springs administrators think 100 years is old enough for local trees

Colorado Springs city administrators have announced they will have to cut down a number of 100-year-old trees in the historic downtown area, due they explain, to diminishing water access and the resultant risk of limbs falling, jeopardizing motorists. Rescuing the … Continue reading

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Acacia Park turns out Pro-Palestinian

COLO. SPRINGS- Some pictures from today’s ANSWER / UFPJ protest of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza. Meanwhile Israel launched more air attacks and continued to mobilize forces in preparation for a ground “incursion.” Talking points from Phyllis Bennis: The Israeli … Continue reading

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See Ann Wright in action or at the PPJPC

COLORADO SPRINGS- The PPJPC is collecting money to bring noted antiwar activist Ann Wright to Colorado Springs. They’re hoping to have her speak for a fundraiser. I’ve had a chance to meet the retired colonel/diplomat in person a number of … Continue reading

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Nevada Avenue is losing its shade trees

COLORADO SPRINGS- Unless you ride the city buses which leave the downtown station, you may not have noticed the leafy shade is gone. A few years ago when urban improvement struck Tejon Street, merchants were able to dash outside a … Continue reading

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Obama favored by lawn sign thieves

COLORADO SPRINGS- Obama lawn signs have been reported disappearing over the weekend from the city’s old north end neighborhood, along Nevada Avenue north from downtown. Very angry Obama supporters showed up first thing Monday morning at party headquarters to get … Continue reading

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International Peace Day -reminders

There’s a vigil scheduled for Friday September 21st, the International Day of Peace, on Nevada Avenue and Kiowa Street downtown, from 12noon to 1pm. Bring things that say “peace.” The next evening everyone is invited to GIVE PEACE A DANCE. … Continue reading

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Address to the Democratic Party

I went to a Democratic party fund-raiser last night, the TRUE BLUE AMERICAN RALLY. I stood by the door most of the night and handed out fliers about tomorrow’s meeting to reclaim the media. I knew all of the politicians … Continue reading

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First they came for Cindy

Is protest now a crime? Someone called the police on the CPT vigil. Just after noon on Thursday, a patrol car pulled into the Toons parking lot. The officer rolled down her window and motioned for someone to come over … Continue reading

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Toons is discovered by Business Journal

Here’s a very nice article about the unique film collection at TOONS. Reprinted from The Colorado Springs Business Journal: ‘Oasis’ for the offbeat By BOZENA WELBORNE, Editorial Intern Most people, when they think of Toons — if they’ve heard of … Continue reading

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