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ONE NIGHT SCREENING "Somewhere Between" at Cinemark Carefree Circle

November 8, 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:15pm

Somewhere Between is an award-winning, intimate film about four teen girlsadopted from China. There are over 80,000 of these girls in the US, growing up here because ofChina's 'One Child Policy.' This film shows what it is like to come of age in today's America...Remember, for this film to be shown, you must reserve your tickets in advance, but your credit card will not be charged until 85 seats have been reserved. If 85 seats are not sold, the showing will be cancelled.…See More

Oct 30, 2012

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Last chance to enjoy a local seminar for senior homeowners at 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd.

October 30, 2012 from 10am to 12pm

Seniors Serving Seniors is holding their last Colorado Springs seminar: Understanding Reverse Mortgages at 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 111, Colorado Springs, 80920 on Tuesday, October 30th at 10 am. Materials and the seminar are free of charge with absolutely no obligation, but a reservation is needed to hold your space. Light refreshments will be served. Call Seniors Serving Seniors at 719-599-7609 to register for the seminar or to set up a private meeting. …See More

Oct 10, 2012

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Last chance to enjoy a local seminar for senior homeowners at 1155 Kelly Johnson Blvd.

October 30, 2012 from 10am to 12pm

Oct 10, 2012

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Seniors Serving Seniors Founders Head to California

Last chance to enjoy a local seminar for senior homeowners We first met Dick and Patty Dockstader in the Your Hub pages of the Gazette in 2008. They've been offering free seminars to senior homeowners (age 62 and older) to educate them on the facts about Reverse Mortgages. "Back in 2004, when we started Seniors Serving Seniors, there many older people having trouble meeting daily expenses, covering medical costs, and keeping gas in the car," says Dick Dockstader, a senior himself. "Sadly,…See More

Oct 9, 2012

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Summer Art Fun & Exploration at Patty Jewett Neighborhood

July 10, 2012 from 9am to 11am

Develop a sketching practice, experiment with watercolor, collage and more. Mature, responsible guidance and supervision.http://www.facebook.com/SummerArtFun719.649.0411See More

Jun 22, 2012

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Summer Art Program for Colorado Springs Kids

I've been a professional graphic designer for many years, working at several companies, freelancing on my own, and owning and managing a sign and design firm. This summer, I've been fortunate to have the gift of some free time to rethink what I want to be when I grow up (probably still not going to happen) and I've been…See More

Jun 22, 2012

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Colorado Springs Businesses To Pay More For Signs

At Tuesday, April 24th's City Council Meeting, new fees for sign permits and fines for not adhering to sign laws will be on the agenda.Presently, the fee to put a banner (temporary sign) on your building costs $10. New proposal will increase that fee to $30.Permit fees for hard signs are also increasing 45% in the new proposal.The increase is being made in order to have the funds to hire an employee to enforce the sign regulations.…See More

Apr 22, 2012

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Bob Stephens commented on Lenora Degen's blog post 'Local Business Owner "Steers" Our Community Forward'

"What a great thing to do and a wonderful way to help others. Congrats to Gary and all others involved in this project."

Jul 12, 2011

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Local Business Owner "Steers" Our Community Forward

True heroes are the people who do good things without asking for attention or recognition. I am proud to know one. Gary Olson is the owner of Airport Automotive, a family-owned business in its 20th year, on Platte Avenue near Powers. He is also a person who gives back to others. Last month, in honor of Memorial Day, Gary donated 5% of the May profits from his auto repair and maintenance business to Wounded Warriors (…See More

Jul 11, 2011

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Bob Stephens commented on Lenora Degen's blog post 'Fresh Ink to the Rescue'

"Glad folks are reading the Fresh*Ink pages in the Wednesday Gazette and that it was a benefit! Congrats to Darryl and Dick, and thanks for posting, Lenora."

Jul 1, 2011

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Fresh Ink to the Rescue

Darryl Culberson (left) qualified for a reverse mortgage and will now be available at the next seminar hosted by Dick Dockstader (right) of Seniors Serving Seniors. Darryl Culberson doesn't always read the Fresh Ink insert in his Gazette, but last month he did. The article on Seniors Serving Seniors and their outreach…See More

Jun 30, 2011

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Lenora Degen replied to Lenora Degen's discussion 'Senior-Owned Colorado Company Grows to Serve More Seniors' in the group Central

"I can't recall the woman on the right, but Dick could tell you. Stephanie Slay, Patty Dockstader, Dick Dockstader and - I can't remember. Sorry, not very professional! We were going to use a different pic, so I didn't wi=rite her name…"

Mar 7, 2011

Katy Booth replied to Lenora Degen's discussion 'Senior-Owned Colorado Company Grows to Serve More Seniors' in the group Central

"This is great -- thanks for posting, Lenora! Do you happen to have the names of everyone in your photo?"

Mar 7, 2011

Lenora Degen added a discussion to the group Central

Senior-Owned Colorado Company Grows to Serve More Seniors

In difficult economic times, we hear a lot about businesses reducing their size, staff, and services. But one small business in Colorado Springs is expanding to better serve the needs of the growing senior community throughout the state.Seniors Serving Seniors, established by Dick and Patty Dockstader in 2004 to inform seniors and their families about reverse mortgages, has expanded and is now located at 5440 N Academy…See More

Mar 2, 2011

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Get Prepared for the Largest Business Expo in Colorado Springs

Coming June 2nd to the Norris Penrose Event CenterTips for Planning Your Exhibit fromEnchanted Signs Enchanted Signs offers alternatives to the typical trade show options, such as environmentallyfriendly displays. We can evenprint banners on fabric madefrom recycled…See More

Feb 21, 2011

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Lenora Degen added a discussion to the group Powers

Driving Business

COLORADO SPRINGSA preliminary meeting regarding new sign codes was hosted by Meggan Herrington of the City Planning & Development Land Use Review Division on Friday morning, January 29th, 2011 at the City Administration Building. In attendance were representatives from about 13 local sign companies. The changes discussed were numerous, including new rules for temporary signs (banners) and new sign technologies such as LED message centers.No changes will be taking place for awhile, but one…See More

Jan 28, 2011

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Seniors Serving Seniors Founders Head to California

Posted on October 9, 2012 at 10:05pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Last chance to enjoy a local seminar for senior homeowners

We first met Dick and Patty Dockstader in the Your Hub pages of the Gazette in 2008. They've been offering free seminars to senior homeowners (age 62 and older) to educate them on the facts about Reverse Mortgages. "Back in 2004, when we started Seniors Serving Seniors, there many older people having trouble meeting daily…

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Colorado Springs Businesses To Pay More For Signs

Posted on April 22, 2012 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

At Tuesday, April 24th's City Council Meeting, new fees for sign permits and fines for not adhering to sign laws will be on the agenda.

Presently, the fee to put a banner (temporary sign) on your building costs $10. New proposal will increase that fee to $30.

Permit fees for hard signs are also increasing 45% in the new proposal.

The increase is being made in order to have the funds to hire an employee to enforce the sign regulations.…

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Local Business Owner "Steers" Our Community Forward

Posted on July 11, 2011 at 10:03pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

True heroes are the people who do good things without asking for attention or recognition. I am proud to know one.

Gary Olson is the owner of Airport Automotive, a family-owned business in its 20th year, on Platte Avenue near Powers. He is also a person who gives back to others. Last month, in honor of Memorial Day, Gary donated 5% of the May profits from his auto repair and maintenance business to Wounded Warriors (…

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Fresh Ink to the Rescue

Posted on June 30, 2011 at 11:40pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

Darryl Culberson (left) qualified for a reverse mortgage and will now be available at the next seminar hosted by Dick Dockstader (right) of Seniors Serving Seniors.

Darryl Culberson doesn't always…

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At 1:11pm on June 24, 2010, Katy Booth said…: Yes! I have been reading the emails about sticky mirrors and wanted to know if you were the same person :) Thanks for participating on the site!

At 1:26pm on September 18, 2009, Colorado Springs said…: Hi Lenora! Stephanie Merchant Johnson offered a great tip, so we're passing it along here:

I have two internet tabs open simultaneously: Fresh Ink on one, YourHub on the other. I open up the YH story, click "Edit" (makes it easier), put my cursor inside the story somewhere, click CTRL + A (to select All), then CTRL + C (to Copy). Then I go to the Fresh Ink tab, click on "Add a Blog Post," type in a title, click the cursor into the body, and hit CTRL + V (to paste), then make any necessary changes/updates. Then I scroll down to the date and change it to the date I originally posted it on YourHub so the stories stay in order, then click "Publish." I'll be doing photos separately, I just wanted to get all the stories transferred for now. Let me know if you have any questions.

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