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Haitian orphans taking on new challenges, like Wal-Mart

MARK BARNA

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The Ellsons have been incredibly patient waiting for their Haitian child to come home.But the arrival Sunday of 13-year-old Samantha in Colorado Springs means the task of parenting begins.“Now that she’s here, the real work... Full story

THE PULPIT: Local faith leaders explain the 'why' of Haiti tragedy

MARK BARNA

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One saved. One unaccounted for. Why? Compassion International workers David Hames and Dan Woolley were yards apart in a hotel lobby in Haiti when the quake hit. Woolley was pulled out alive about 60 hours later. Hames remains unaccounted for as... Full story

NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing

LINDA NAVARRO

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The parking lot and streets around The Black Sheep nightclub were packed with pickup trucks, Jeeps, Mudders and SUVs on a Saturday night and there was not a concert to be heard. There were, however, lively discussions of casting, cutthroats,... Full story

DID YOU EVER WONDER: No driver consensus about left turns at medians

LINDA NAVARRO

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Original Q&A: What’s the correct way to make a left turn into the “grass barriers” (medians) when you’re downtown in Colorado Springs?  On Nevada and the other streets, there’s the break in the greenway. ... Full story

NONPROFITS AROUND TOWN: 2010 Save the Dates

LINDA NAVARRO

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NONPROFIT FUNDRAISERS  2010 SAVE THE DATES   JANUARY   “Glass Slipper Ball,” chefs’ competition, Zonta Club benefit to support women’s initiatives including human trafficking, Jan. 30, Crowne Plaza... Full story

THE PULPIT: Gayle Haggard will talk to Oprah about why she stayed

MARK BARNA

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Haitian orphans coming home early to waiting Springs parents

MARK BARNA

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Haitian orphans bound for Colorado Springs could be joining their new families in a matter of days instead of months. About 15 local families who are adopting Haitian orphans were busy preparing their households Monday for the early arrival of... Full story

Power of Partnerships

Frances Gomeztagle, Special to The Gazette

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Here’s an easy homework assignment: come up with a way for the Pikes Peak region to become a national leader in education, from early childhood to postsecondary and beyond. In 10 years. OK, maybe the Human Genome Project would be easier. But... Full story

Local quilter has award-winning eye for detail

CAROL MCGRAW

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Sharon Schlotzhauer spends a lot of time hunched over a pool table — sometimes until 2 a.m. No, she isn’t a Minnesota Fats protégé practicing trick shots. The Colorado Springs woman has commandeered the table in her... Full story

DID YOU EVER WONDER: Greenway Trail bridge goes nowhere on purpose

LINDA NAVARRO

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Do you know anything about the partially built stone bridge along the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail?  It’s located next to the dirt bike park on the section of the trail that parallels Mark Dabling (Boulevard) and looks to be quite old. One... Full story

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