Just got this press release from the Colorado Springs Rotary Club. Haven't had time to check it out, but the deadline for this award is Sept. 15, so we wanted to get it out there.







Invitation

Do you know of an unsung hero, one of those quiet,

unselfish people who just does something that they

think needs doing? We often see or know of such acts

but usually we don’t think about them. You know,

things like:

~ Volunteering to aid those who are unable to… Continue

Introduction



At 2.75 miles, the Briargate Trail won't tucker you out, or take you very far. But it is among the more pleasant trails in the area. It offers a mix of shady lanes and broad vistas. An easy walk and an only marginally challenging ride, the trail provides access to parks, other trails, and most importantly, good coffee.…



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When we launched Fresh Ink, I posted a comment about my impression of Briargate, where I've lived for 10 years. I noted that, while there are lots of trails in this part of the city, they don't really go anywhere you might need to get to.



So, while on a ride today on one of the Briargate trails, I began paying more attention to its features, and made note of the crossings and intersections it had with other routes, and whether it got me anywhere close to a decent cup of… Continue

I don't have any official information, but I notice that during the past month, there's been some actual work going on in one of the two medical buildings recently erected on the SW corner of Briargate Parkway and Austin Bluffs Parkway, to the SE of Memorial Hospital North.

These buildings have been standing empty for months. The presence of crews (interior finish, maybe?) might be a signal that actual tenants are not far behind.

I've posted a detailed explanation here, at the Gazette's Newsroom blog.