Side Streets

SIDE STREETS: Dentist gets red carpet after abortion protesters, Slurpees

BILL VOGRIN

Chuck Leggett found out recently a dentist is moving her practice next door to his Westside home. He expects traffic from patients might spill in front of his little home and take up his parking space. And he is prepared for other hassles assoc... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Blur of black and brown steel represents peace of mind

BILL VOGRIN

To most motorists flying through the intersection of Vindicator Drive and Rockrimmon Boulevard, the new guardrail along the east side is just a blur of black and brown steel. And, to be honest, that’s why it was installed. Most drivers are go... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Springs Ranch residents say no go to Kum & Go

BILL VOGRIN

The Springs Ranch Community Association did everything right. And lost. It organized a core group to draft convincing arguments to oppose a concept plan to build a Kum & Go convenience store and gas station, fast food restaurants and shops on 5.... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Canturbury HOA off life support as neighbors rally

BILL VOGRIN

Canterbury has a pulse after all! I’m shocked. In fact, it seems the little neighborhood of 55 homes within Ridgeview at Stetson Hills may recover and be healthier than ever. We’ll know in a couple weeks. I’ll be honest. I thought... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Neighbors locked in ugly war on Silverado Trail

BILL VOGRIN

It was like watching a train wreck. Residents of Silverado Trail in Stetson Hills east of Powers Boulevard came before the City Council last week and lobbed ugly names at each other. "Pedophile." "Pervert." "Obsessive." "Irresponsible parents." It... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Springs leads state in HOA complaints

BILL VOGRIN

Hello, neighbor! Wait. Don’t adjust your computer or tablet or phone or whatever device you are using to read this. I know you didn’t expect to see me here until Monday or Thursday. Well, I’ve got so much neighborhood news I can ... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Rustic Hills trashy just one day a week

BILL VOGRIN

Rustic Hills is doing something I think is a no-brainer for every neighborhood. In fact, I can’t understand why it hasn’t spread citywide. It’s so simple, it’s brilliant. What makes Rustic Hills a bunch of Einsteins? Its vo... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Can I get an 'Amen' for Preacher Lewis?

BILL VOGRIN

Last Tuesday, much of the world paused to celebrate the 70th birthday of Muhammad Ali, once the most recognized man on the planet and perhaps the greatest boxer ever. At a west-side nursing home, the milestone went unnoticed in the room of Fred... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Next big snow will trigger angels! Are you one?

BILL VOGRIN

Amy Filipiak is watching for the skies to turn white. When they do, if all goes according to plans, teams of Snow Angels will emerge to clear sidewalks within at least 1,500 feet of a half-dozen schools in the region. Filipiak and a group of neighb... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Wounded warriors, arthritic seniors, poor kids all lost when Aquatic Center closed

BILL VOGRIN

Deb Barry wasn’t terribly surprised to learn a private company was hemorrhaging money trying to run three city swimming pools. Deb was Colorado Springs’ aquatics director 22 years until her retirement in 2009. She was responsible for two... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Experts say Fillmore Street bridge is safe even as its notoriety grows

BILL VOGRIN

The Fillmore Street bridge over Monument Creek is becoming famous. But as Charlie Sheen taught us, fame has its drawbacks. In a June 2009 column, I introduced you to the bridge, which is 288 feet long and five lanes wide and sits just east of Inters... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Chestnut Street bypass at Fillmore to be unveiled

BILL VOGRIN

In September, city engineers riled up residents of Parker Street in the Mesa Springs neighborhood when they unveiled plans for rerouting Chestnut Street to unclog a dangerous intersection with Fillmore Street and Interstate 25. Back to the drawing b... Full story

Balancing act: Iconic rock destined to fall, but when and how?

BILL VOGRIN

Ever wonder what will happen when Balanced Rock — the iconic 700-ton red sandstone ballerina perched on its tiptoes in the heart of the Garden of the Gods — no longer lives up to its name?It is, after all, inevitable that the 290-million-... Full story

SIDE STREETS: Sol's was lost, but historic organ donation arranged

BILL VOGRIN

I’m so disappointed. I didn’t get there in time to save old Sol’s life. By the time I raced to 632 N. Prospect St. on Tuesday in the Middle Shooks Run neighborhood, a Bobcat had chewed right through old Sol’s concrete-and-bri... Full story

SIDE STREETS: HOAs, blight, death made 2011 an interesting year

BILL VOGRIN

The first column of the new year is a good time to reflect and anticipate! And there’s plenty to consider as 2012 gets underway, so let’s get started. The last 12 months produced plenty of neighborhood controversies, a few ongoing dispu... Full story

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