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Chamber to relocate to former town hall Director says the organization will have more room to grow By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@colorado communitymedia.com Beginning in February, the TriLakes Chamber of Commerce will be relocated to 166 Second Street in Monument, in what was once the town hall, and recently served as TriLakes Monument Fire Protection District’s administration building. The move, from the Chamber’s first permanent office on Highway 105 just south of the Village Inn where they have been located since 1985, will give the organization more room and access to events. “We are just out of space,” said Tri-Lakes Chamber Executive Director Terri Hayes. “The new space is about four times as large as we currently have. It gives us storage room. We can bring in more volunteers to help us. We have really grown in the last few years and this will allow us to actually have a front desk to greet visitors and conduct meetings without them conflicting with our efforts as a visitor’s center.” The arrangement, Hayes says, puts the organization nearby for

many of their major events, including the July Fourth Street Fair, Hop Fest, the Labor Day Kinetic Energy Race, and this year’s fishing derby. Town officials see benefits as well, and the arrangement is free of rent. “It keeps the building from being empty and several groups meet there on a regular basis, so it is important to have some type of ‘presence’ downtown. The Chamber is perfect, because they work regionally for all of us and they will bring people downtown that might otherwise have never gone off of (Highway) 105,” says Pamela K. Smith, Monument Town Manager Smith says there are a number of benefits to town and citizens. “Having an active ‘business’ that drives events and tourists to the downtown area is a win/win for all.” The specifics of the arrangement according to Smith are: “It is an annual lease that can be broken by either party with a 90-day notice.The Chamber will keep up the maintenance and the Town is responsible for any Capital repairs.” She said the details of the arrangement were mainly worked out by Mayor Dominguez and Terri Hayes from the Chamber. As far as a time line: “We hope to have everything remodeled and the building occupied no later than Feb. 1. The Town’s Community Relations Specialist, Madeline VanDenHoek will be officed in the building as well, since she works closely with the Chamber on events and with Downtown Merchants. It also allows for an additional meeting space in the Downtown area. It is an initial fiveyear lease renewable annually, but I think it is an arrangement that will last a long time,” she said.

The Tri-Lakes Chamber will re-locate to the former town hall building on Second Street. Photo by Rob Carrigan

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Building was once Gwillimville School Structure moved three times before landing at current location By Rob Carrigan

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rcarrigan@colorado communitymedia.com With much fanfare, the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce moved into the Highway 105 location in 1985, but the building itself has quite a storied history. It’s been a bit transient. According to a letter dated March 15, 1985, from long-time Monument historian Lucille Lavelett, the building has been bopping around Monument since perhaps as early as 1869. “The C.E. (Christian Education) Building was once a one-room Gwillimville School. Gwillimville was once a small, thriving community five miles east of Monument on Highway 105. It was founded by Gwillim R. Gwillim in 1869.” Lavelett relates the following story: “During a period of a few years, a dozen or more families had come from Wales and several from England, and settled in the community. Church services were held in the one-room Gwillimville School until the Gwillimville Church was built in 1893. This Church was built on the northwest corner of (Highway) 105 and Highway 83,” wrote Lavelett. “On Aug. 6, 1919, Monument School consolidated with three smaller districts which were Pring, three miles south of Monument,

The Chamber’s current building has been moved three times already and was built originally to house the Gwillinville School. Photo by Rob Carrigan Husted, six miles south (Husted is now part of the United States Air Force Academy), and Stout, which was east of Husted. The following year, Gwillimville joined the new district (1920),” she wrote. “It was in the late 1920s or early 1930s, Rev. R.J. Hassted, minister of the Presbyterian Church, and Earl Thompson moved the little white school into Monument and put it south of the Presbyterian Church

to be used as a Sunday School and community services. To help the church, the Monument Homemakers Club in 1938, and 1939, paid for having ceiling and walls re-plastered and painted, built a new flue in the west end, bought a large coal circulator heater to heat the building and put linoleum in the kitchen area. The east end had a cook stove, sink and cupboards. Cook stove did not give enough

heat to warm the building, so the new flue was built,” Lavelett said. “In the late 1940s, the church built the new kitchen and Sunday School room on the north side of the building. Also a rest room. The town, at that time, had natural gas, so a gas heater was installed,” she said. At the time of the 1985 move to its present location, Lavelett noted that this was third move for the old Gwillimville School. “When it was built, its home was about one and a half miles north of (Highway) 105 where the children had to walk through a cattle pasture. Children were afraid of the cattle, so it was move close to 105. Moved then to Monument, and in 1985 to home of the Chamber of Commerce,” according to historian Lavelett. Then County Commissioner Frank Klotz and Chamber President Sandy Smith turned a spade-full of dirt in honor of the new building in February, and actual move took place in April of that year, reported the forerunner of the Tribune at the time. The chamber had been organized nine years prior to spearhead efforts to attract business and industry to the Tri-Lakes area. The Chamber owns the building itself but not the land on which it is located (property of the Colorado Department of Transportation), and will be looking for a suitable tenant for their former location on Highway 105. “I love this building,” says current Chamber Executive Director Terri Hayes, “But we are just out of space.”

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El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn, right, is all smiles during Congressman Doug Lamborn’s meet-and-greet Oct. 8 at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. On Glenn’s left is a serious looking Monument mayor Rafael Dominguez. Photo by Danny Summers

Commissioners prohibit marijuana ‘social clubs’ Glenn says he prefers to leave moratorium in place Staff reports On Jan. 6, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners approved a change to the Land Development Code (LDC) declaring marijuana “social clubs” to be a prohibited

use in all zones in unincorporated areas of the County. The El Paso County Land Development Code applies only to unincorporated areas of the county. The Board had previously enacted a oneyear moratorium on land use considerations for marijuana social club use so today’s amendment to the Land Development Code has the impact of making that moratorium permanent.

Colorado state laws give statutory counties general authority to determine appropriate land uses and local zoning issues but they do not have statutory authority to separately license or otherwise regulate the marijuana social clubs. The amendment adopted today was approved on a 3 to 2 vote by the Board with Commissioners Darryl Glenn and Peggy Littleton indicating that they preferred to leave

the previously approved one-year moratorium in place to allow more time for the state to consider appropriate regulations. The Board routinely considers changes to the Land Development Code and could choose to revisit the issue if state laws or regulations change. There are currently no marijuana social clubs operating in unincorporated El Paso County and no pending requests.

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Monument teenager arrested on laundry list of sexual assault charges The teenage boy is charged with assualting two girls at Monarch Mountain ski area Dec. 19 and Jan. 1 Staff report A 15-year-old Monument boy was arrested Jan. 6 in connection with two separate attempted sexual assaults at the Monarch Mountain ski area on Dec. 19 and Jan. 1. The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office arrested the unidenti-

fied teenager in Monument. He is facing several felony charges. They include two counts of attempted sexual assault, felony menacing, aggravated criminal extortion, attempted seconddegree kidnapping, enticement of a child, false imprisonment and harassment charges. The Sheriff’s office said in both cases the teenager is accused of “riding the lift with the female victims and then following them down the ski run to a point where he then forced them into the trees and tried to sexually assault them.” According to authorities, once isolated, the boy tried to sexually assault the each victim. In the second attack, “the teen

fired a handgun to coerce the girl to cooperate.” Both girls were able to flee the scenes unharmed, and the suspect fled the scene each time. A spokesperson with the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office said “the suspect was brazen because the slopes were busy with skiers and snowboarders who were there during the holiday season.” Authorities are saying that the investigation is ongoing and that no further arrests are expected at this time. The police did not say how they tracked down the suspect.

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FORTY YEARS AGO Palmer Lake-Monument-Woodmoor News, Jan. 17, 1975 82% of Colorado’s 976 eventual miles of interstate highways have been built to four or more lanes and 1% is finished only to two lanes. Cub Scout Pack 17 is doing a paper collecting project. They will be collecting papers on the 4th Saturday of the month. Please leave them in bundles at the end of your driveway and they will be picked up. They will be selling them to a recycling firm in Colorado Springs. The profits will go to the pack. John Bertrand was in Penrose Hospital with a pinched nerve. He is home now with a collar on his neck.

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First fifty of the Courier and more The Ute Pass Courier announced the winners of the Man of the Year Contest in the Jan. 7. 1965 edition of the paper. “We were rather dubious about anyone taking it seriously,” wrote then publisher Agnes Schupp at the time. “Would any votes reach the Courier office?” She answered in the next graph. “Yes, indeed! The Reverend Micheal Kavenagh voted into first place unanimously by a flood of votes. We asked for a ‘reason.’ Perhaps the best one found lying on the desk one noon;” “Us kids want Rev. Micheal Kavenagh to be The Man of the Year. We waited in your office but you wasn’t here. We got to tell you why. Well — We like father Kavenagh because he is him.” Right behind Kavenagh, is Pete Brown for “going right ahead, not caring if people agree with him or not. He believes is progress and growth of this area and he wants everyone to prosper — not just himself,” the paper reasoned. Not far behind was Bert Bergstrom, of which it was noted “Bert has lent a helping hand whenever and wherever it is needed. Bert never cause much commotion — he is just a good guy.” The paper offer congratulation to these men but identified a possible improvement in the project for coming years. “I still think there should have been a Woman of the Year — and our votes would have been cast for Mrs. Hunter Caroll.” Strangely, this was only Publisher Schupp’s first year of year of running the Ute Pass Courier and she was willing to try new things. In fact, it was within the very first year of

existence of the Ute Pass Courier. That’s right, the paper is now in its 50th year. We plan to mark that accordingly. The first edition of the paper hit the streets on July 23, 1964. “A morally bankrupt publisher, who was printing the short-lived Woodland Park paper called the Eagle, skipped town with the subscription money from local residents after 10 issues,” according to later articles in the Courier. “Manfred (Monte ) and Agnes (Ag) Schupp saved the paper from scandal and early demise,” reported the Courier at the 25th anniversary of the publication. “About one month after he stole out of town, the Schupps put out their inaugural edition of 500 copies. Staff included Tom Bonifield, then owner of Woodland Pharmacy, and M.E. “Pete” Brown, who owned the Browncraft Steakhouse. He was later instrumental in establishing Langstaff-Brown Medical Center.” The paper was first printed in La Junta and was taken there by bus and returned Thursday mornings for distribution. “The driving force behind the Courier, Agnes (also a mother and free-lance writer) often used her kitchen table as the production room for the paper,” the paper reported later.

“She suffered from a heart condition which was aggravated by the area’s high elevation, and during her failing health she sold half interest to Maureen Jones in the fall of 1965.” Agnes Schupp died of heart attack June 19, 1966, and Manfred and Jones sold full interest to Roy and Carol Lee Robinson Sept. 1, 1966. Publisher, editor and reporter for 12 years, Roy Robinson received many honors and awards from Colorado Press Association for the paper’s overall progress. During his tenure, the Courier was published in Cripple Creek along with Cripple Creek Times, then owned by his father, B.G. Robinson. The paper, later published by notable mainstays of Woodland Park, Gene and Carol Sperry, and others, (a complete linage will follow in coming editions as we gear up to celebrate over 50 years of serving Teller County and the Ute Pass region). The publication has many locations over the years, finally residing in the building it is in now, since 1984. The Courier became the Pikes Peak Courier View as the Cripple Creek Gold Rush was merged with it in 2007, and recently View was dropped to reflect its longtime roots. The Gold Rush (with ancestors of the Times, Record, Citizen, and others) traced it roots all the way back to Cripple Creek Crusher, born Dec. 4, 1891, of which this year marks 124 years. To most locally, we have always been the Courier. Look for details of our first 50 years of history here on the flanks of Pikes Peak, and the businesses, sources, readers, advertisers, and friends who helped make it possible in coming editions. And we will offer clues on where we are going for our next 200 years. Yes, indeed!

A train stop December was a time of the year when people from all over the state had opportunities to ride with Santa Claus; down at the Royal Gorge, at the railroad Museum in Golden, and even on Pikes Peak. If you wanted to go further, the Durango and Silverton did one to a little Christmas village that is only there during the holidays. The village is all lit up like a giant Christmas tree, but by the end of the year it all goes away. This time I will not be talking about that sort of train, but changes that were happening over a hundred years ago. The lake at Palmer Lake is destined to have water in it again. I have told you that this spot was called Divide. It was at the top of the ridge dividing Cherry Creek and Monument Creek’s water. The lake had been enlarged to furnish water for the steam engines that stopped there. A mountain stream had been redirected into the lake to add to the reliability, but there were few who lived in the area, that demand would be a long time away. The little lake had been named Loch Lomond by the residents, and the hill

overlooking it to the east, Ben Lomond, reflecting reportedly the heritage of the first station master living there. In 1882 the station was renamed from Divide to Loch Katerin, and a new community was laid out. The Denver and Rio Grande at first only used a spare box car for the depot. A cabin was eventually built. At the first National Mining Exhibition in Denver a “model” railroad station was put on display in the D&RG exhibit. Once the exhibition was over it was moved to Loch Katerin. The lake was renamed Palmer Lake in 1884. A new railroad eating house was built alongside the quaint depot. More changes were in store when the

Santa Fe railroad built north from Colorado Springs. Between 1879 and 1886 the Santa Fe traveled to Denver on the Rio Grande’s tracks, but the congestion was just getting worse every week. The Santa Fe was not well accepted in the Palmer Lake area because it would be alongside the east shore of the lake. It would spoil the great view from the town. Someone suggested they erect a fence to hide the new railroad. This went over well, and the Santa Fe’s reply was to put a tall tower on the station, much like a church spire. Then reality reached out, how tall a fence would be needed? What sort of a monster fence could stand in the sometimes bad winds? In the end no fence was built. The two stations survived until about World War II, when both were replaced by a single, shared station, north of the lake. That one lasted up until about 1970. Today it is out in South Park, on a ranch property. Only occasionally do trains actually stop at the lake, mainly to cut off helper locomotives. Good thing they do not need the water anymore, the houses around certain do.

Bill, Elvis and me and the summer of 1988 In the summer of 1988, I went on a threeweek vacation with my buddy Bill Mahoney. The main purpose of our trip was to see as many different baseball games in as many different cities as possible. We also wanted to tour America’s historical landmarks. But little did Bill or I know that Elvis Presley - and cows - would become central parts of our sojourn around the country. We began our trip from southern California in late July. Earlier that summer a report surfaced from Kalamazoo, Michigan, that Elvis had been spotted eating at a Burger King in the town. It was interesting news, to say the least, considering Elvis was said to have died Aug. 16, 1977, at the age of 42 at his Memphis, Tennessee, home. Apparently, Elvis had not left the building. The downtown Burger King in Kalamazoo attracted international attention after a story in the Kalamazoo Gazette identified it as one of two places that a local woman and her daughter claimed to have seen the late “King of Rock and Roll.”

Former Kalamazoo Gazette reporter Tom Haroldson interviewed Louise Welling, who said she had also seen Elvis at the Felpausch supermarket in nearby Vicksburg, and that her daughter had seen Elvis at the Burger King in Kalamazoo. Old Tiger Stadium in Detroit was on our list of ballparks to visit. Bill and I looked at a map before our departure and discovered that at one point during our trip we would be near Kalamazoo. If time allowed, we would dine at the same Burger King Elvis had been spotted.

It sounds kind of wild to think about now, but the “Elvis is alive” craze during the summer of 1988 really did catch much of the nation by storm. Elvis was spotted in all sorts of places by seemingly normal people with no agenda and no motive for making up crazy stories. There was no internet in 1988 and very few people had hand-held cell phones or car phones. Radio, television, newspapers and magazines were still the best ways of getting news. Since Bill and I were driving coast to coast - and north and south - we relied on the radio for most of our information. We caught television news reports in the evenings when we settled in a new town for the night. The first big city we hit was Las Vegas, where Elvis was a legend in the 1970s. Oddly, there was no talk of him being spotted in Las Vegas, which Bill and I thought was somewhat ironic. No sooner did we leave Las Vegas and Summers continues on Page 7

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About the town: Mayoral Interview — Part 1, Jan. 2015 By Jennifer Cunningham Contributing writer

The town of Monument elected a new mayor this past April. Four months into his tenure, I met Rafael Dominguez for the first time. During our brief conversation, I quickly discovered there was much to learn about the roles and responsibilities of this position. With nine months now under his belt as mayor, it was a good time to learn more about Monument’s governmental structure and the people charged with its prosperity. Over the coming months, we will get to know Mayor Dominguez, including his goals and vision, as well as the trustees, town manager and chief of police. In a climate of national hypocrisy and alliances blown by the wind, Mayor Rafael Dominguez is a self-proclaimed straight shooter who does not play political games. His tenacity can undoubtedly be linked to his upbringing as the fourth of six boys and close to 23 years as a United States Marine. A Cuban-born American, Dominguez served his adopted country as soon as eligible. At the tender age of eighteen, he joined the Marine Corps in Dale City, VA. When asked why the Marines, he quipped, “I wanted to become more successful, faster, than the average Juan.” He took his high school finals early, skipped his graduation ceremony and left for boot camp. This aggressive achievement has been a theme throughout his life. As an airfield services officer, he spent his career turning dirt fields and barren deserts

LEFT: Mayor Rafael Dominguez (center), along with trustees, listens to public comments during the January 5 meeting. The mayor’s priority is to ensure the government functions within its boundaries, serving its residents. ABOVE: Mayor Rafael Dominguez speaks with a concerned citizen during the Jan. 5 Board of Trustees meeting. Since being elected, the mayor has made keeping businesses in Monument a priority. Photos by Jennifer Cunningham into runways, providing greater range and flexibility for U.S. and collation forces. His first combat deployment in 2003 found him at Camp Coyote in Kuwait, considered the tip of spear in the U.S. arsenal just 30 miles from the Iraqi border. Dominguez went on to spend 19 months of his last three years in Iraq. He achieved the highly regarded rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 before retiring in 2006. Mayor Dominguez postured himself for retirement by receiving a B.S. in Business Management from Park University, followed by an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Upon retirement, he settled in Jackson Creek with Lisa, his wife of 28 years, and two daughters, Rinata and Alyssa. He was quickly hired by Pennsylvania-based Sabre Systems, a multifaceted company delivering IT, software and program management to both government and commercial clients. Working from home, Dominguez provides project management and logistical support for its many ongoing contracts across the country and the globe. When not carrying out his work responsi-

bilities, Dominguez spends 20-30 hours per week focusing on his mayoral duties, all at the pleasure of the town. He receives no monetary compensation, but that wouldn’t change his motivation. Dominguez knew before moving to Monument he wanted to be intimately involved in its governance. After waiting out the required year of residency, he began as a member of the planning commission. He then ran for a trustee position. Four years later, he achieved his objective--mayor. When asked why he wanted to be mayor, Dominguez’ answer was blunt. “I want to make sure government functions within its boundaries; serving its residents.” When challenged on the response, he was quick to say his predecessor, Travis Easton, did a tremendous job. He clarified saying, “I don’t want to be one of those people who sits back and complains about how things are being done.” As mayor, he is directly responsible for the health and direction of the town. More details on the mayor’s vision will be laid out in future issues, but one of his goals

is keeping businesses in Monument. Just recently, a local establishment filed a proposal with the planning commission to relocate to an undeveloped piece of land in Jackson Creek. Dominguez got wind of potential problems and quickly intervened to ensure this business stayed local. Dominguez is fiercely dedicated to Monument. The word “protection” came up numerous times in our discussion. He wants to protect the town’s reputation, its citizens, its feel and its future. He is not “acting” as mayor, but rather fully engaged in its success. He has a strategic plan for the town that will lay a strong foundation for decades to come. He admits nothing will come quickly and is resolved to be mayor for two full terms, or 8 years. Board of Trustee meetings are held every first and third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall conference room. The public is welcome to attend the general sessions.

Welcome back for Spring Welcome back for the spring 2015 semester. I hope each of you enjoyed the holidays and the break from school. Academy District 20’s Choice Enrollment Window closes at 4 p.m., Feb. 20. The Choice Enrollment Window is the district’s invitation to families to consider the variety of programs offered in Academy District 20. Families can apply to attend a school or program that is not their neighborhood school for the 2015-2016 school year. Details about the schools and programs, a schedule of choice presentations, and many other details about the application procedures are on the district website at www.asd20.org. Choice selection is not administered on a first-come, first-served basis, so there is time to explore more than one program. The schools and programs schedule their choice information nights

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Harry Raymond Keefe Oct. 1, 1933 – Dec. 31, 2014

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the University of Rhode Island and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1957. He soon acquired a position with Johns Manville Corporation in that same year and spent his entire career with the company until he retired in 1991. Harry was an avid golfer and shared his passion for golf with his family and friends. He loved to sing and dance with his favorite partner, Joan, and often created “Harry” versions of popular songs that he shared with his children and grandchildren. The Evening vigil will be Monday, January 5, 2015, at 6 pm in the chapel of the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. Reverend Lawrence Santos will celebrate the mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, January 6, at 10 am at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Lompoc. The inurnment will take place at a later date at the St. Joseph’s cemetery in West Warwick, Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, www.vnhcsb.org

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Harry Raymond Keefe, 81, of Lompoc, California, passed away quietly in his home, after a long illness on Wednesday, December 31 2014. Harry was born October 1st, 1933 in Providence, Rhode Island. The brother of Dorothy, William, Mary Louise and Thomas; the son of Harry Raymond Keefe and Mary Louise Rawlinson. Married to Joan Hazel McKeever in 1955, they had seven children; Harry (Kandy Claybaugh), Colleen (James Armington), Joseph (Claudia Russo), Shane (Mary Helen Sandlin), Kyle, Moira (Timothy Philley) and Erin (Michael Feinner). There are twelve grandchildren; James, Kyle, Ryan, Natalie, Magdalena, Jeffrey, Liam, Alana, Gavin, Nicholas, Hannah and Ciara, and seven great grandchildren. He started his adventure in Cranston, Rhode Island, where he attended LaSalle Academy. He joined the USMC Reserves while at LaSalle and was called to duty while still at LaSalle. When he returned from his service with the USMC he attended

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head north on Interstate 15 when news reports of Elvis sightings began occurring everywhere around the country. People claimed to see him at grocery stores, 7-Elevens, shopping malls, and fast-food chains; ordinary places frequented by regular folks. What made these stories even more fascinating was that these were not the sort of settings where you might expect to bump into one of the most famous people ever to walk the earth. By the time we got to Detroit, Elvis sightings were at a fever pitch. We watched the Tigers play the Kansas City Royals one evening and enjoyed everything the old stadium had to offer. We left the ball park and headed to a nearby town to secure a motel room for the night. We tuned into the Tigers’ postgame radio show and low and behold we discovered that Elvis had been spotted at the very stadium we just left. According to one of the fans that called into the show, Elvis was working as a food vendor at the ball park that evening; selling pizzas. Bill and I looked at each other in disbelief. How could we have missed seeing Elvis? Was he working our section? Did we accidently bump into him and not realize it? The thought that he was seemingly so close to us

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prompted us to head to Kalamazoo the next day to have lunch at the same Burger King that Elvis chose to reappear for the first time since his reported death 11 years earlier. We arrived at the Burger King and took photos of ourselves outside and inside the restaurant. We ordered Whoppers - as Elvis had done only weeks earlier - talked with the staff and sat in the dining area and talked baseball and Elvis. It really was one of the highlights of our trip. But neither Bill, Elvis or I will never be able to eat at that Burger King again. The fastfood restaurant at 760 W. Michigan Ave. was closed on July 31, 2010, when the lease was not renewed. As for the cow part of our trip, they were a never-ending part of the landscape in every state. We noticed that the cows back east and in the Midwest appeared much happier than the cattle in Oklahoma and west Texas. That’s probably because the cattle in those two states primarily had to survive on dirt and rocks - or so it seemed - as we drove by them on the freeway at 55 mph in my Toyota pickup truck. As for Elvis, if he is still alive he would have celebrated his 80th birthday on Jan. 8. Maybe he’s kept himself looking trim all these years by eating Whoppers, drinking Slurpees (hopefully avoiding brain freezes) and hocking pizzas at ball games. Dead or alive, Elvis will not soon be forgotten. Neither will those three weeks I spent traveling the country with Bill in 1988. Long live “the King.”

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so that families can make informed decisions if they want to attend a school that is not their neighborhood school. The entire calendar of the choice information nights is also on the district website. --- Space Day will be held all day Friday, Jan. 16, at Discovery Canyon Campus. The staff at DCC works very hard each year to make this event an outstanding learning experience for all students and the surrounding community. Among the special events this year is a session where students can Skype with astronaut Fred Haise who was one of the astronauts on the Apollo 13 flight. As always, the school benefits from our extraordinary partnership with the United States Air Force Academy as the cadets bring their Physics is Phun program to DCC. Another feature of Space Day this year is the portable planetarium from

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Celebrating the culmination of two year’s worth of planning and building the new Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion at the Tri-Lakes YMCA are Margaret Sabin, President and CEO, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services cutting the ribbon. On her right is Boyd Williams, President and CEO, YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region, and Jake Garro, Vice President, Development Group, Boldt. Courtesy photo

Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion holds special ribbon cutting ceremony VIP ribbon cutting ceremony took place Jan. 6 By Danny Summers dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com The new Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion held its VIP ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 6. The festive event began in the YMCA’s gymnasium, where representatives from

various businesses associated with the Health Pavilion spoke to a crowd. The event moved to the new lobby, where Margaret Sabin, president and CEO of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services was among those cutting a giant red ribbon with giant scissors. Sabin was surrounded by such people as Jameson Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Penrose-St. Francis Health Services; Ashley Fritz, Tri-Lakes YMCA Board Chair; Boyd Williams, President and CEO YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region;

Jake Garro, Vice President Development Group, Boldt; Bruce Minear, Monument Pediatrics Mountain View Medical Group; Doug Gibson, Penrad Imaging; and Tom Boldt, CEO Corporate, Boldt. “At Centura Health we are excited to be a part of a new model for healthy living through professional wellness and worldclass health care,” said Jill Woodford, marketing manager for Penrose-St. Francis Health Services. “The Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion will provide convenient, affordable, service-friendly health care includ-

ing urgent care, primary care, pediatrics, physical therapy, occupational health, behavioral health, imaging, and laboratory services to the Tri-Lakes community. The new 50,000 square-foot addition to the Tri-Lakes YMCA is nearly complete. On Jan. 10, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region and their partners, PenroseSt. Francis Health Services and The Boldt Company hosted a grand opening celebration for the new Tri-Lakes Health Pavilion.

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classes on topics such as resume writing, interview skills and more. Workshops are free and take place at the main office, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1107, Colorado Springs. Call 719-667-3730 or go to www.ppwfc.org.

TRI-LAKES BUSINESS Networking International meets from 8-9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Mozaic Inn in Palmer Lake. Call Elizabeth Bryson at 719-481-0600 or e-mail ebryson@farmersagent.com. TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business After Hours meets from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Free to members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www.trilakeschamber.com. TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business Net-

working Group meets at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday at Willow Tree Cafe, 140 2nd St., Monument. New members welcome. If District 38 is delayed or cancelled, their will be no meeting. Yearly membership dues are $20. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www.trilakeschamber.com.

WOODMOOR BUSINESS Group Meeting is the second Monday of every month from 6:308 p.m. at the Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. We are Woodmoor residents offering products and services to the community. New members welcome. For more information, call Bobbi Doyle at 719-331-3003 or go to www.woodmoorbusinessgroup.com. RECREATION AMATEUR RADIO Operators, W0TLM (Tri-

Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Monutemnt Fire Protection District Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Contact Joyce Witte at joycewitte@gmail.com or 719-488-0859 for

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ADULT RECREATIONAL and intermediate pick up volleyball is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Call Claudia at 719313-6662 for details.

PIKES PEAK Jugglers is an informal group of jugglers ranging in skill from beginners to professionals. The group meets weekly, from 3:30-5 p.m. Sundays, at the downtown YMCA. This is a free activity, and one does not need to be a member to participate. All those with a fun attitude are invited to join. Call 719-477-9978.

BINGO BY the Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 is conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/ bingo.htm for more information. BIG RED Saturday Market. Fresh vegetables and fruit, bakery items, local honey, crafts, jewelry, pet stuff and more are for sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Big Red Saturday market at Second and Jefferson streets in Monument. The money benefits Lewis-Palmer community schools. FRIENDS OF Monument Preserve is a

nonprofit organization that works to keep trails rideable and hikeable in the Monument Preserve Area. Meetings are at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday at the Monument Fire Center. Trail work is done at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday in the summer months. Contact info@fomp.org or Chris at 719-488-9850.

GENTLE YOGA with Nancy Stannard is offered at

5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Safe, fun and accessible for all. Flexibility, breathing, balance and gentle strengthening. Yoga 101 for beginners also available. Contact Nancy Stannard nancystannard55@ gmail.com for details and to attend first class.

THE PIKES Peak chapter of Pheasants Forever meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month (except June, August and September) at the Colorado Division of Wildlife Training Classroom in the back of the building at 4255 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, CO

THE VAILE Museum, 66 Lower Glenway, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays year-round and from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays from June through August. Groups by appointment are accepted. Call 719-559-0837. VINI E Crostini, 6 flight wine tasting paired with moZaic tasty bites is at 5 p.m the first Saturday of the month at 443 S. Highway 105, Palmer Lake. Cost is $40 per person. SOCIAL THE BLACK Forest AARP Chapter meets

from 1-4 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road. No membership, no dues, no obligations; just an opportunity to get together and socialize. Some individuals play dominoes, others work on their needlework or other projects that they bring, and some just watch and talk. Light snacks and coffee and lemonade are furnished. The Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100 sponsors the Senior Social but you do not have to be a chapter member to attend. All ages are invited. Bring a friend Call the church office at 719-495-2221.

THE CENTURIAN Daylight Lodge No 195 A.F and A.M meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays. Both groups meet at 18275 Furrow Road. Call 719-488-9329. COALITION OF Tri-Lakes Communities. Call John Heiser at 719-488-9031 or go to www.CoalitionTLC.org. COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “I” is looking for volunteers. The troop meets at 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Colorado Springs Police De-

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GIRL SCOUTING offers opportunities for girls ages 5-17 to make friends, learn new skills and challenge themselves in a safe and nurturing environment. Call 719-597-8603. GLENEAGLE SERTOMA Club luncheon meeting is every Wednesday at 11:45 a.m., at Liberty Heights, 12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, 80921. Call Garrett Barton at 719-433-5396 or Bob Duckworth at 719-481-4608, or visit www.sertoma.org. HISTORY BUFFS meets at Monument Library from 1-3 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month. ITALIAN CLUB If you love family, socializing and culture, then membership in Sons of Italy is right for you. Membership is open to men and women. More information at www.sonsofitalypp.com. KIWANIS CLUB of Monument Hill, a service club dedicated to providing assistance to those less fortunate in the Tri-Lakes community, meets 8 a.m. Saturdays at The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Colo. 105. Join us for breakfast, great fellowship and informative programs, and come be a part of the opportunity to give back to your community. Visit http://monumenthillkiwanis.org; call 719-4871098; e-mail info@monumenthillkiwanis.org LEGACY SERTOMA dinner meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays monthly at Monument Country Club. New members and visitors welcome. Call Ed Kinney, 481-2750. MOMS IN Touch prayer groups meet, by school, throughout the school district for one hour each week to support the children, their teachers, the schools and administration through prayer. Call Judy Ehrlich at 719481-1668. Clubs continues on Page 11

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Heat is on for new year For the Tribune and Courier

The new year brought new problems for 329 Colorado drivers arrested for impaired driving over New Year’s Eve DUI enforcement, that ran between Dec. 30 and Jan. 5. In addition, preliminary reports from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) indicate that there were 153 impaired driving fatalities in 2014 and 466 fatalities overall. “Our goal is to reduce the number of both alcohol-related and non-alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2015,” said Col. Scott Hernandez, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “Last year we increased impaired driving arrests by over

23% and educated people about the risks of driving impaired. We will continue to do so this year.” Seventy-three law enforcement agencies participated in the New Year’s campaign. Preliminary reports show that the highest DUI arrest totals came from Colorado State Patrol (50 arrests), Aurora Police Department (49 arrests), Denver Police (47 arrests) and Colorado Springs Police Department (32 arrests). In 2014, 7,825 people were arrested for impaired driving during the 12 The Heat is On enforcement periods – averaging approximately 650 DUI arrests per enforcement period. The largest number of arrests occurred during the following enforcement periods: Fall Festival (1,854 arrests), Spring Events (1,806 arrests) and Labor Day (1,102 arrests). “CDOT, CSP and local law enforcement work hand-in-

hand year after year to reduce the number of impaired drivers and traffic fatalities – especially those involving alcohol or drugs,” said Darrell Lingk, Director of the CDOT’s Office of Transportation Safety. “While we won’t be able to have zero fatalities in 2015, we will continue to strive for this goal each year.” The Heat Is On campaign runs throughout the year with 12 specific high visibility impaired driving enforcement periods centered on national holidays and large public events. Enforcement periods can include sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and additional law enforcement on duty dedicated to impaired driving enforcement. More details about the campaign, including impaired driving enforcement plans, arrest totals and safety tips can be found at HeatIsOnColorado.com.

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Discovery Canyon Campus students will head to the Space Foundation on Jan. 15 to help kick off their Space Day event at the school, which is scheduled for Jan. 16. Photo by Danny Summers

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Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners spring workshop set For the Courier Homeowners, fire department personnel, contractors, foresters, elected officials, and the public are encouraged to attend the 2015 Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners Spring Workshop, an interactive function covering a range of topics on how to reduce wildfire risk in the wildland-urban interface (where development meets the forest). The event is open to the public and sponsored by the Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners, a collaborative with members including government agencies, nonprofit organizations, fire districts, and other interested parties in the Pikes Peak region. The 2015 Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners Spring Workshop will cover a range of topics by a variety of experts discussing how to live “fire safe” in the wildland-urban interface. Registration for the event is open at

www.ppwpp.org. Attendees are encouraged to register soon; seating will be limited. The event is onFriday, Mar. 27. Registration is available now through March 20, 2015 at www.ppwpp.org at Camp Elim - 5567 Painted Rocks Rd., Woodland Park, CO As evidenced by recent, devastating wildfires, high-intensity wildfire continues to pose a major threat in the Pikes Peak Region, particularly in the wildlandurban interface. Proven wildfire mitigation techniques greatly reduce the risk of wildfire to lives and property.When communities have the tools and motivation to proactively work together to reduce wildfire risk, everyone benefits. Wildfire is a natural part of our landscape and we must learn to adapt for the health of our communities and our forests. For questions, please contact Andy Lyon by phone at 719-650-3043.

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event. Space Day furthers our commitment to STEM education throughout our district. --- Among the topics offered this spring through our Parent Academy is a presentation many parents would find helpful. Our Academy District 20 Security Team will help parents understand our crisis protocols during the Parent Academy scheduled for Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at the Education and Administration Center. I would urge each of our families to become familiar with the security terms we use during a crisis and what our expectations are of parents and the community. The presentation is titled, Know the Security Terms and What You

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Should Do During a Crisis. This is also an opportunity for you to get to know some members of our security team. You can register for this Parent Academy presentation at www.asd20.org/ newsroom/parentacademy. --- January is Board of Education appreciation month. Our district is fortunate to have thoughtful and dedicated board of education members who commit many hours to leading our district. They also volunteer for a variety of school events and attend many activities. I hope you will join me in thanking them for their leadership of Academy District 20. Mark Hatchell is the superintendent of Academy District 20. He writes a monthly column for the Tri-Lakes Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @markhatchell and like Academy District 20 on Facebook.

SILENT SPRINGS Social Group is a social group for hard of hearing and deaf adults. Sign language users are welcome. Dining out at local restaurants, potlucks and community activities are available on an ongoing basis. Call 719-487-9009 or e-mail silentspringscos@hotmail.com.

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THE MONUMENT Homemakers Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Tri-Lakes Fire Department Administrative Building, 166 Second St., Monument. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. to prepare for a noon potluck, program, and business meeting, which ends around 1:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. Call Irene Walters, co-president, at 719-481-1188 for reserivations. MOUNT HERMAN 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Grace Best Elementary. There are no meetings in June, July and August. Anyone interested in pursuing animal projects, archery, cooking, sewing, model rocketry, woodworking or just about any hobby is welcome. A new member meeting is the third Thursday in October. THE PALMER Lake Art Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 643 Highway 105, Palmer Lake. Social time is 9 a.m. followed by the busiess meeting at 9:30 a.m. and a short program. Membership consists of artists in all fields of media. Visit www.palmerlakeartgroup. com for details. PALMER DIVIDE Quiltmakers meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Church at Woodmoor. Contact Carolyn at 719-488-9791 or hockcf@aol.com. THE PIKES Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women offers information by calling 719-532-0021. PIKES PEAK Women’s Connection meets the second Thursday of the month for a luncheon at the Clarion Hotel Downtown, 314 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., with luncheon and program from noon to 1:30 p.m. Free preschool childcare is available with a reservation; $16 inclusive. Call 719-495-8304 for reservations or information. All women are welcome. ROCKY MOUNTAIN Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division Meeting is at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs. We are a non-political, nonprofit soldier’s and veteran’s fraternity. Anyone who has been assigned or attached to the 1st Cavalry Division anytime, anywhere, is eligible for membership. Friends of the Cav who have not served with the Division are eligible for Associate membership. We are family orientated so please bring significant other. We participate in local parades, do food shelf, picnics, Christmas party. Come join us for great camaraderie, make new friends, possibly meet old friends from the First Team. Contact Paul at 719-687-1169 or Al at 719-689-5778. ROTARY CLUB of InterQuest meets at 4:46 p.m. Thursdays at Liberty Heights at Northgate, 12105 Ambassador Drive (Voyager Parkway and Celestial Drive) in Colorado Springs. Guest always welcome. Serve with intergrity, love our community and have fun. Call Scott Allen at 719-338-7939.

TAI CHI in the Park meets from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays in Big Red Park (behind the District 38 building in Monument). Limited instruction will be offered to those who do not know tai chi. Club is a way to get people together to introduce them to tai chi, and for those who already know it to have a time and place to meet one another. Club is free to join. Instructors from White Crane Tai Chi will help through warm-up, session and warm down. Open to all ages. TOASTMASTERS FACC Masters Club meets at noon Thursdays at Lockheed Martin, 9975 Federal Drive. Visit http://faccmasters.freetoasthost.us or call Kirby at 719-481-3738. TRANSMISSION MEDITATION The simplest, most potent way to serve humanity and help transform our world. Dynamic aid to personal growth. Group meditations at 7 p.m. every Monday and Thursday in Palmer Lake. Call 303-494-4462 for local group information and directions. Go to www.TransmissionMeditation.org. TRI-LAKES AMERICAN Legion Post 9-11 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Depot Restaurant on Colo. 105 in Palmer Lake. Contact Ed at 719-481-2750. TRI-LAKES BARBERSHOP Chapter meets Mondays. Call Phil Zara at 719-481-3197. TRI-LAKES CROP Club meets on the third Saturday of the month. Call Angela at 719-481-9735. TRI-LAKES CRUISERS car club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month in the Monument Fire Station on Hwy 105. Open to all makes and models of automobiles. It is a family oriented club that does several cruises and social events throughout the year. The club does a car show every June to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares. For more information visit: www.tl-cruisers.org. TRI-LAKES FRIENDS of the Libraries meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month from September through June at Monument Library. THE TRI-LAKES Lions Club meets the first Thursday of every month at Monument Hill Country Club. The social is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. The International Association of Lions Clubs is the largest service club in the world with over 1.35 million members. The Lions are known as the “Knights of the Blind.” By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. Lions clubs are groups of community minded men and women who are interested in helping serve their communities. For information about the new Tri-Lakes Lions Club, contact the club’s president, Dave Prejean, at 719-4928274. More information is available at lionsclubs.org.

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Legislature opens with focus on pocketbooks Talk is bipartisan, but reality may differ By Ivan Moreno and Kristen Wyatt Associated Press

The Colorado General Assembly opened for business under newly divided management Jan. 7, setting up conflicts on economic issues that both parties have identified as key priorities this session. Democrats retained control in the House and the governor’s office, but Republicans took command of the state Senate for the first time in a decade, gaining a one-vote majority. In their opening remarks, newly selected leaders in the House and Senate promised to work together while outlining slightly different paths toward similar goals. Minority chamber leaders, however, took stances that are sure to place the Republicans and Democrats at odds. The newly selected Senate president, Bill Cadman, made it clear that the GOP would push for tax cuts and workforce development programs. The Colorado Springs Republican also said his party would block any attempts to keep refunds due taxpayers from a projected budget surplus. House Speaker Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, the first Democratic woman in state history to hold the position, made a call for job training initiatives aimed toward the middle class. “Because when the middle class grows and thrives,’’ the Boulder County Democrat said, “all of Colorado benefits.’’ Hullinghorst also said legislators should be “standing up for small businesses.’’ The minority leaders then drew battle lines. House Republican Leader Brian DelGrosso warned Democrats to expect a fight over any attempts to increase oversight of the oil and gas industry, and he reinforced Cadman’s position that tax refunds due under the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights weren’t negotiable. The rebates might not be for large sums, but “Republicans believe that the people can spend their money better than government can,’’ DelGrosso said. He also said Republicans want to chip away at a 2013 law that strengthened renewable energy requirements for rural electricity providers. “Republicans support renewable energy,’’ he said. “But we do not support stifling our economy and killing jobs to pursue an unrealistic agenda.’’ In the Senate, Democratic Leader Morgan Carroll talked about raising the minimum wage from its current $8.23 an hour, plus capping student loan debt and public tuition hikes. “What’s right, what’s just, is an economy that works for everyone,’’ Carroll said, “not just a few at the top.’’

Outgoing Democratic Colorado House Speaker Rep. Mark Ferrandino, left, hands the gavel to incoming Democratic Colorado House Speaker Rep. Dickey Lee Hullinghorst during the opening session of the 2015 Colorado Legislature, at the Capitol in Denver on Jan. 7, 2015. Associated Press

New Colorado State Senate Majority Leader Mark Scheffel, R-Parker, speaks with his daughter Maria, a guest, during a recess in the opening session of the 2015 Colorado Legislature, at the Capitol in Denver on Jan. 7. Republicans have control of the Senate for the first time in a decade. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

New Colorado State Senate President Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, presides over the Senate during the opening session of the 2015 Colorado Legislature, at the Capitol in Denver on Jan. 7.

Hickenlooper seeks help for long-term unemployed Initiative aims to help those who have been without a job for at least 26 weeks By Ivan Moreno Associated Press

Gov. John Hickenlooper’s administration wants to help people who have been unemployed at least 26 weeks find jobs with a $3 million initiative aimed at connecting them with interested employers. Hickenlooper on Jan. 8 announced the plan, which will utilize a new website to connect Colorado employers with workers. The $3 million comes from the federal government, with the state kicking in $100,000 for the website. The federal funding will go for job or interview training, counseling and internships for the long-term unemployed. According to the state Department of Labor and Employment, nearly 50,000 people in Colorado have been unemployed for at least 26 weeks, which is defined as longterm unemployment. “It does change the way you go about your day. It changes how you relate with your family, your friends,” Hickenlooper. “It

changes what you see in the mirror, some of the old confidence and things you took for granted isn’t the same.” Overall, the job outlook for the state has improved. Colorado’s unemployment rate is 4.1 percent. But state officials say there is a stigma associated with being out of work long term, presenting a challenge for job seekers. In some cases, the jobs that they once held no longer exist or they have been unable to keep up with the skills they need in their field, said Ellen Golombek, the executive director of the state labor department. “Many of these long-term unemployed are highly qualified. Their skills just don’t match the jobs that are currently open,” Golombek said. Participating in the initiative is voluntary for employers. But state officials say they’ll have an incentive to hire workers who just need training to brush up on their skills. “We have a pool of employers who are constantly willing to step up, sometimes just because it’s the right thing to do,’’ said Fiona Arnold, the executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. “In this case, it’s because it’s not only the right thing to do, but they’re hurting for employees, too.”

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Broken wrist ends season for Discovery Canyon star point guard Sophia ”Alex” Smith was a three-year starter for the Thunder By Danny Summers

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Discovery Canyon senior guard Sophia “Alex” Smith had her season come to an end when she broke her wrist in three places when a ladder she was standing on slipped out from under her while she was taking Christmas lights down from her home on Jan. 4. Smith is a 3-years starter for the Thunder and a four-year letterman. Photo by Paul Magnuson

Sophia “Alex” Smith was figuring on playing her final high school basketball game sometime in late February. But a hard fall from a ladder ended those plans. Smith, a three-year starting senior guard, fell on Jan. 4 when the ladder she was standing on slid out from underneath her due to ice. She was taking down Christmas lights at her family’s home at the time. She braced her fall with her left wrist, but cracked it in three places in the process. “I thought I just sprained it at first,” Smith said. “I also tore my knee open and cut my arms. “I went in the house and iced my wrist, but it kept hurting. Finally, my dad took me to urgent care and that’s when I found out I cracked it in three different places.” Smith was back at practice the following two days to see if she could play through the pain and make it the rest of the season. But doctors told her that she needed to have the wrist operated on in order to avoid further injury and possible permanent damage. She went under the knife Jan. 12 and was put in a cast for the next eight weeks. “I wanted a chance to be part of our success this season,” said Smith, who was named to Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference all-league teams her sophomore and junior years. “After a tough season last year we were hopeful we could turn things around. “I still think we can. I just won’t be a part of it as a player.”

Smith, who has been on varsity since her freshman year (when she was a post), will be missed in a lot of ways. She scored a career-high 25 points in the last full game she played in Dec. 19 at Woodland Park. “I’ve worked with Alex since she was in seventh grade,” said long-time Discovery Canyon coach Danelle Rivera. “She’s such a hard worker and a great teammate. That’s what makes this such a dagger in the heart.” Rivera, knowing how bummed out her star player was, decided to let her start against Air Academy on Jan. 7 and play just a few minutes. Smith took two shots - both misses - before being pulled from the game. She walked off the court and headed to the Thunder bench where she was greeted by teammates and coaches in a wonderful show of affection. “We wanted to give her a nice send off,” Rivera said. Smith is one of just three seniors on the team. The others are Kaylyn Beichner and Kathryn Hofmeister. “It’s definitely a bummer that Alex is done for the season,” Hofmeister said. “She’s a huge part of this team.” Smith’s loss means other players will have to step up and fill a major void. Smith leads the team in scoring (9.5 points per game), free throw percentage (61 percent), rebounds (5.5), steals (4.0) and assists (1.3). “We can’t dwell on the fact that Alex is not out there anymore,” Hofmeister said. “If we dwell on it we won’t accomplish the things we hope to achieve, like going to the playoffs and winning at least two games.” The Thunder is 0-2 (both PPAC losses) since Smith’s injury and is 4-7 overall. Smith said she plans on working with the team as an assistant coach. “As this door closes for me another one will open and give other girls some time.” Smith said. “I’ll work with the guards and hopefully help them become better.”

Knowlton expected to be named new Air Force Academy athletic director Current Academy AD Hans Mueh retiring Jan. 31 By Danny Summers dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Air Force Academy officials announced Jan. 6 that the school has tentatively selected James A. Knowlton as its new athletic director. Knowlton would replace Hans Mueh, whose retire is effective Jan. 31. Knowlton has served as the athletic director for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the past seven years. As with any federal hiring process, the new hire is not official until all pre-employment requirements are completed and verified. In a

statement, the Academy said it “remains committed to vigorously protecting the privacy of all who applied for the position - including the other finalists for the position.” The Academy will host a formal introduction and press conference with Academy Superintendent, Lt. Gen. Michelle D. Johnson, and the new Athletic Director once the hiring process is complete and the hire is official. “We were extremely pleased to receive applications from many highly qualified candidates, which following our deliberate process, resulted in an exceptional group of finalists,” Johnson said in the statement. “Jim Knowlton demonstrated the right level of intensity and experience, while still understanding the unique military culture at our United States Air Force Academy. “He will balance the demands of the NCAA business with our absolute necessity to win

with character. He brings a fresh perspective, but knows the importance of athletics to all of our cadets, not just intercollegiate cadet-athletes. I am confident he will set a culture and climate aligned with our core values. I look forward to him joining our team.” Knowlton said he is looking forward to be joining the Academy. “I am incredibly excited by the honor and privilege of serving as the director of athletics at the Air Force Academy and the opportunity to join an exceptional team and first-class community, on and off base,” Knowlton said. “I want to thank Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson and the search committee for their invitation to join the Academy family, and I am eager to work with the Falcon cadet-athletes, coaches and staff. My family and I are very much looking forward to what lies ahead.”

James Knowlton is expected to be named the next Air Force Academy athletic director pending a background check. Knowlton would replace Hans Mueh, whose retire is effective Jan. 31. Courtesy photo

Peyton Manning coming to town in April By Danny Summers

dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is scheduled to speak at the Lions Heart celebration, a fundraiser for Colorado Springs Christian Schools, April 18 at the Broadmoor Hall at the Broadmoor Resort. The moderator for the Q&A with Manning will be CSCS alum Matthew Mellema. Mellema is a law clerk for Justice Allison Eid of the Colorado Supreme Court, and was the salutatorian for the CSCS class of 2005. The event begins with a general and VIP registration at 5 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the program will follow at 7:30. Manning will Peyton will speak for a sort while and then do the Q&A with Mellema. CSCS alum Danny Oertli, a professional musician, will perform a mini-concert. An offering will be taken. For more information email Heart@csc-

slions.org This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 719-268-2139. CSCS was founded in 1971 and has a total enrollment of nearly 800 students, including the Woodland Park satellite campus. THALHAMMER NOW WRESTLING FOR CORONADO Senior Rylan Thalhammer is wrestling for Coronado this season after transferring from Palmer Ridge over the summer. Thalhammer (126 pounds) was a twotime state qualifier for Palmer Ridge in his three seasons with the team. He is already making an impact as one of the top wrestlers for the Cougars. He is among five returning state qualifiers for Coronado, which wrestles at Class 5A under the direction of Matt Brickell. The Cougars won the Metro League in 2014. Notes continues on Page 15

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is scheduled to speak at the Lion’s Heart celebration, a fundraiser for Colorado Springs Christian Schools, April 18 at the Broadmoor Hall at the Broadmoor Resort. Courtesy photo

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WILL HARBAUGH KEEP FALCONS ON SCHEDULE? There is some concern among Air Force Academy brass that the school’s scheduled football game at Michigan in 2017 might be axed. since Air Force officials said they would not be ost),stunned if Jim Harbaugh’s recent hiring at red aMichigan would impact the game, schedameuled for Sept. 16, 2017. According to a deal that was signed in rk. 2013, Air Force will get paid $1.3 million, was scov-which would make it Air Force’s biggest payShe’sday for a game in program history. mate. The 2013 deal was signed under former er inMichigan athletic director Dave Brandon. Schedule changes happen all the time t herwhen new coaches and/or athletic directors startare hired, but as of now there is no reason to playbelieve the game will not take place. hots BEARS LOSE FIRST GAME OF SEASON from The Palmer Ridge boys’ basketball team and e she es in

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Closure: Arbor Dermatology, LLC Dr. Randal Kumm of Arbor Dermatology, LLC in Colorado Springs announces the closure of his medical practice effective February 28, 2015. Dr. Kumm thanks his patients and the medical community of Southern Colorado for the trust they have placed in him over the past three years. Dr. Kumm has arranged for patient medical records to be placed in the custodianship of Dr. Frank Samarin of Mountaintop Dermatology. Mountaintop Dermatology will also acquire the upcoming appointment list for Dr. Kumm’s practice for follow-up appointments recommended for March, 2015 and later. For patients preferring to seek care of a dermatologist of their own choosing, they can contact Arbor Dermatology, LLC at 9480 Briar Village Point, Suite 100 Colorado Springs and phone number 719623-2104 no later than February 20, 2015. After March 1, 2015, record requests can be addressed to Mountaintop Dermatology, 2465 Research Parkway, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, phone number 719-265-0100. Legal Notice No.: 932414 First Publication: December 31, 2014 Last Publication: January 14, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune

Government Legals Public Notice TOWN OF MONUMENT ORDINANCE 01 - 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FINAL PD SITE PLAN FOR SERVICE STREET AUTOMOTIVE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MONUMENT, THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of January, 2015, by a vote of 7 for and 0 against. Legal Notice No.: 932521 First Publication: January 14, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune Public Notice TOWN OF MONUMENT ORDINANCE 02 - 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE NATURAL GROCERS/VITAMIN COTTAGE SUBDIVISION FROM PID TO PD BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MONUMENT, THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of January, 2015, by a vote of 7 for and 0 against.

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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE NATURAL GROCERS/VITAMIN COTTAGE SUBDIVISION FROM PID TO PD

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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MONUMENT, THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of January, 2015, by a vote of 7 for and 0 against. Legal Notice No.: 932522 First Publication: January 14, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune Public Notice TOWN OF MONUMENT ORDINANCE 03 - 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT FOR THE NATURAL GROCERS/VITAMIN COTTAGE DEVELOPMENT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MONUMENT, THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of January, 2015, by a vote of 7 for and 0 against. Legal Notice No.: 932523 First Publication: January 14, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune

Government Legals Public Notice TOWN OF MONUMENT ORDINANCE 04 - 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PRELIMINARY/FINAL PD SITE PLAN FOR THE NATURAL GROCERS/VITAMIN COTTAGE DEVELOPMENT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MONUMENT, THIS ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of January, 2015, by a vote of 7 for and 0 against. Legal Notice No.: 932524 First Publication: January 14, 2015 Last Publication: January 14, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune

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