2010 in the springs (you can't make this s*** up) (because we all need a laugh

[niyad]

here is a new year's eve present to all my sister and brother DU'ers --a look back at one of the most insane, fundie cities in the country. enjoy--and just remember, they were all real--this is the insanity with which I live these days)

2010 in the Springs: A year to remember
by Rich Tosches (cs's mark morford)




It was quite a year in the village. El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa received imaginary job offers. Penny Culbreth-Graft, Colorado Springs' ex-city manager and financial witch, I mean wizard, lost her California house to foreclosure. A couple of local developers were hit with a 33-count indictment alleging they did, well, what developers do. The Gazette's circulation, which hit a high of 101,000 in 1996, has dropped somewhat and is now officially Dave and Doris in Calhan.

The big-hearted city and county both ended the always-popular camping nights by homeless people, forcing those less fortunate to look for other outdoor recreational opportunities. A popular one is shivering. And as we prepare to do it all over again, here's one last look back.

January

Luckily Still Finding Time to Turn Off Old People's Heat

City-owned Colorado Springs Utilities — with a monopoly on our water, sewer, gas and electrical services — prepares to spend $3.25 million this year to market itself, including $752,542 for the public relations team.
. . . . .

February

City Council Eyes the Future Through Night-Vision Goggles

The village begins shutting off 8,000 to 10,000 streetlights, a plan leaders say will save $1.2 million in 2010. In 2011, the city will replace all the paved roads with dirt trails. Each family will be issued one horse.

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http://www.csindy.com/colorado/a-year-to-remember-2010/Content?oid=1984012

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. That is some funny stuff

:rofl:

[niyad]

2. the sad fact is, though, every incident he relates is true.

[Buzz Clik]

3. The city of my birth. Fourth generation here. That city now depresses me.

[niyad]

4. the only thing that keeps me from being thoroughly depressed is how much I annoy the powers that be

on a nearly daily basis.

[Buzz Clik]

5. Thank you for your diligence.

[niyad]

6. it is my pleasure

[niyad]

7. . . .

[niyad]

8. . . . .

[A Simple Game]

9. Very good, Thanks for posting.

Looks like you have to have a sense of humor to live there.