Thursday, June 20, 2013
News
Mixed blessings
Thousands might move in if Andrew Wommack Ministries builds The Sanctuary, "A place dedicated to the glory of God," on land that neighbors have used for years to walk their dogs.
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Long story short
Woodland Park stands at the brink of a big change to its profile, with the expectation that it'll soon host Andrew Wommack Ministries' Charis Bible College.
Wommack's pathway to prominence
The Christian huckster's still not wild about talking to media, but materials on his website make it possible to sketch the arc of his career.
'We are taking it at face value'
The state doesn't license the people cleaning meth labs, and our city isn't checking their work.
Cost of trauma: $13 million
Attorney claims improper supervision led to Carrier's alleged molesting of students.
'A lot of division' in Occupy
Following a pair of arrests, local protesters struggle to figure out who fits under the tent.
Noted: Council challenges Bach
Also: BLM says yes to Christo, cardboard city coming to CC, Norquist divides local GOP and more.
Safe at (new) home
Safe Place for Pets takes care of finding homes for companion pets after their human owners are gone.
Columns
City ignores biggest issue
We're talking about bus service — or the lack of it.
Utilities: jewel or millstone?
Nowadays, city budgets make dismal reading. They chronicle jobs lost, projects deferred, potholes unfilled, parks unwatered, hope extinguished.
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Letters
Considering the Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street, red light cameras, Islamophobia and more.
Stars, stripes and salutes
Does Obama's announcement of an Iraq troop withdrawal add a little lightness to this year's Veterans Day?
CannaBiz: Chicago bust linked to Springs
Also: Local MMJ dating site.
Last chance for AFA
Boise State wants a western partner to make the Big East leap together, and its first choice is Air Force. However, the AFA leadership has balked.
Are we truly a beacon of social justice?
Our new national chant is, "USA: At Least We're Not Last!"
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
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Advice goddess
One week a month, you're also Chuck Norris.
Food & Drink
Sunny side up
Susie's Westside proves a worthy diner destination.
Old is new, again
Was it just a few weeks ago that we hit some oldies-but-goodies?
Side dish: Veggies for vets
Also: Speed dating, foodie-style
Music
Denver diaspora
Former DeVotchKa and 16 Horsepower member Paul Fonfara gets a chance to branch out with Painted Saints
Fanged and de-twanged
Deer Tick struggles to escape its indie-folk stereotype
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Reverb
I hate to get all Andy Rooney on you, but would somebody please tell me why anyone thinks it's a good idea to dress up in an animal costume?
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Sound advice
Coldplay, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams
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Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues this week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
Film
Crazy like a faun: Immortals
Immortals is pretty much completely bonkers — that is its secret and its glory.
No, the humanity: J. Edgar
From the very outset, J. Edgar has the feel of something that's more than slightly ... off.
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Cinefiles
Blue Velvet, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, 13
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
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Opening this week
Immortals, J. Edgar, Jack and Jill and film events around town.
Stage
A hard edge
Things get tough as Theatre 'd Art presents a Shakespearean 'problem show' Troilus and Cressida.
Profiles in courage
Local war heroes share stories in Veterans Day celebration, The Wisdom Within These Walls: Wisdom in Uniform.
Calendar
Special Section
Review: Women of Will
Nevermind what you don’t know about Shakespeare, nevermind if the premise — an analysis of the women of Shakespeare — sounds threatening, Tina Packer’s scholarly performance-meets-lecture captures you from the moment she begins, until the moment the show ends.
Update: Bensberg bows out of House race
In a shocking statement released this morning, former two-term El Paso County Commissioner Jim Bensberg withdrew from the House District 16 Republican race.
