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More students chose District 20 schools The Choice enrollment period for District 20 ends Feb. 20 By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com For the next week or so, students from all over Colorado have the option of open enrollment, sometimes referred to as choice enrollment. Academy School District 20 has been hosting open houses and setting up promotions and tours through February during the choice window when parents can apply to send their students to schools other than the one in their neighborhood or district. According to data provided by District 20 public information officer Nanette Anderson for the start of the 2014-15 school year, a total of 4,468 students were choiced into District 20, while 1,217 choiced out for a net gain of 3,251 students. The highest number of students that choices in came from District 11 —1,782 students. Choice enrollment numbers do not consider students that attend private schools like St. Mary’s and Colorado Springs Christian School in Colorado Springs, or charter schools like The Classical Academy in District 20. Students choice in and out of schools for various reasons, such as academics and athletics. Approximately 300 students from District 38 attend TC in District 20.
According to Academy D-20 Superintendent Mark Hatchell, each year roughly 8 percent of D-20’s students choice in from outside the District. Students might choice in to attend elementary, middle school, or high school in any of the district’s schools. Photo by Rob Carrigan Nearby Falcon District 49 had the most students choosing in (4,658), but the second highest net gain (1,876) students. Cheyenne Mountain District 12 had the third highest net gain (1,322). According to Academy D-20 Superintendent Mark Hatch ell, each year roughly 8 percent of D-20’s students choice in from
outside the District. Another 8 percent choice within the District attending D-20 school’s other than the ones in their neighborhood. The choice enrollment window for District 20 closes on Feb. 20. Once the District determines the net gain/loss of students for the 2015-2016 school year it begins staffing
its buildings to determine how many teachers go to what building. The District notifies students by April 1 whether their application was accepted. This web site may be helpful in answering your questions about Choice Enrollment: schoolchoiceforkids.org/english. php.
District 20 is graduating most of its students on time There are currently 1,801 12th graders in District 20 POSTAL ADDRESS
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By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Academy School District 20 is the second largest district in El Paso County, slightly trailing District 11 in total number of students. But the graduation rates between the districts aren’t close, however. According to statistics provided by the Colorado Department of Education, the 2013-14 ontime graduation rate for District 20 was 89.8 percent. District 11 was 68.2 percent. While the disparity between the two districts seems rather broad, a deeper look into the numbers actually shows that District 20 had a decline of 1.6 percent on time graduates from the previous school year. District 11 actually went up 2.2 percent. Conversely, the dropout rate for District 20 was just 0.3 percent in 2013-14, down from 0.5 percent the previous year. District 11’s 2.8 percent dropout rate in 2013-14 was the worst in the County among 15 districts. District 11 also had a 2.8 percent dropout rate in 2012-13. Only Falcon District 49 (4.6 percent) had a worse dropout rate. District 20’s 0.3 percent dropout rate is tied with Lewis-Palmer District 38 for the lowest in the County. Cheyenne Mountain District 12 also had a 0.3 percent dropout rate. The dropout rate statewide is 2.4 percent. According to District 20 public information officer Nanette Anderson, data is not yet available on this year’s graduating class. District 20 is well above the statewide average (77.3 percent) for graduation rate, and well below the statewide dropout rate (2.4 percent). No information regarding the graduation or dropout rates for specific District 20 schools has been made available. There are currently 1,801 12th graders in District 20, according to Anderson. The CDE website provides detailed information regarding statewide on-time graduation rates for males and females and a breakdown by race/ ethnicity. There is also detailed information on students that need additional years to graduate. The CDE website is cde.state.co.us.
According to statistics provided by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the 2013-14 on-time graduation rate for District 20 was 89.8 percent. D-20 High Schools, such as Discovery Canyon Campus, are well above the statewide average (77.3 percent) for graduation rate, and well below the statewide dropout rate (2.4 percent). Photo by Rob Carrigan
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This year’s Air Force Academy graduation will take place on Thursday, May 28. In recent years the ceremony has been held on a Wednesday. Courtesy photo
Air Force graduation day moved Cadets will graduate on Thursday instead of Wednesday this May By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com This year’s Air Force Academy graduation is scheduled for Thursday, May 28.
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For more than half a decade the academy has held its graduations on a Wednesday. But with the Memorial Day weekend ending May 25, there would have been overtime costs involved with setting up a Wednesday ceremony. The graduation ceremony culminates with cadets raising their right hands as they take the oath of office to become 2nd Lieutenants. The budget issue isn’t with the day of the ceremony, but rather with overtime pay that would be associated with setting up a Wednesday graduation because of Memorial Day.
To accommodate the graduation move, academy representatives have worked with the families of the seniors so they can figure out their travel plans. The academy plans to announce the commencement speaker in the coming weeks. It will likely be a top Pentagon official this year. Several months ago the academy announced that the Air Force Thunderbirds flying team will be overhead for the big finale. The Thunderbirds did not perform last year because of budget cuts.
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Academy superintendent comments on sexual harassment report By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com On Feb. 11, Lt. Gen. Michelle Johnson, superintendent of the Air Force Academy, released a statement about the Department of Defense Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies. Following is what she said in its entirety. “Today, the Department of Defense released its Annual Report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies. This report assesses the effectiveness of policies, training, procedures and initiatives for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response as well as the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Programs at all three Military Service Academies. This report determined that the Air Force Academy is in compliance with the Department’s prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy and victim assistance and assessment lines of effort. “There is a spectrum of sexual misconduct and sexual
criminal acts ranging from unwanted touching and verbal harassment to aggravated sexual assault. Regardless of the severity of the assault or when it occurred, victims know that they can make a restricted or unrestricted report and seek the help and support they need. “Many of our initiatives and best practices are outlined in this year’s SH&V report. These efforts are specifically designed to appeal to our cadets, a group of 18 to 24 year-olds who are maturing, gaining perspective on healthy relationships, and establishing expectations and boundaries when dating. Furthermore, every cadet is equipped with tools to take action and prevent predatory or dishonorable behavior that is clearly inconsistent with our Air Force Core Values — Integrity, Service, and Excellence. “Each sexual assault case is a tragedy. I, along with every member of the USAFA faculty and staff, remain committed to providing an environment that cares and supports victims, a climate that eliminates sexual assault or harassment of any kind, and an approach that employs every tool
The Lewis Palmer class of 1988 had a fun day at Palmer Lake Elementary School. “Does the date have you stumped?” It is the kindergarten class that will start the 1975 school year. A special story hour will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 11:15 to 12:15. Mrs. Garcia, the teacher, says it is a great opportunity for the children to get together and have a taste of the school situation that lies ahead. ••• On Sunday, Feb. 23, daylight-saving time returns. Remember “spring ahead, fall backward.” So — don’t forget to turn your clock ahead. ••• Robert Swift of Monument has been honored for outstanding community service by the Sertoma. He will receive the Service to Mankind award. Swift was recognized for his efforts in organization of the rescue and ambulance unit. Presentation of the award will be at the Sertoma epre- “Freedom” banquet scheduled for 7 p.m. February 28 at rs so the Four Seasons Motel. ••• ment St. Peters will hold an Adult Square Dance for adults of enta- the parish. It will be held at the Palmer Lake Town Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday night. Mr. Fred Zaebst will be the caller. t the You can learn, if you don’t know how to square dance. r the ••• r be“Farming Frontiers ‘75.” A film program devoted to farming, will be presented, Saturday, Feb. 22, at Franktown
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available, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice, to hold perpetrators accountable. These efforts are led by me and supported by our amazing Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, Victim Advocates, volunteer Victim Advocates, Special Victims Counsel and highly qualified medical experts. While the numbers released in this report show progress, we still have a lot of work ahead of us. “I challenge all of us, USAFA cadets and Airmen, to live up to our Core Values and end this crime. Much like the pledge so many of us took in the fall, and have continued to discuss in our education and training, `It’s On Us,’ all of us, to take a stand and make a difference.”
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served from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ••• The Rev. Floyd Zuercher of Gospel Missionary Union, will be the guest speaker at Little Log Church in the morning service. At 7 p.m., he will present a slide show of missionary work in Columbia, South America. ••• Mrs. Charlean Rice and Mrs. Helen White will represent the Little Log Church in leadership at the World Day of Prayer on March 7. St. Peters Catholic Women are hosting the event which will be held at Monument Community Presbyterian Church. ••• “Boy is it cold” said many of the Boy Scouts of Troop 17. Eleven brave boys from the Monument area attended a weekend of camping at Camp Alexander near Divide. The boys had a lot of fun and earned a sub-zero award for survival.
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Folk legend Yarrow to perform in Tri-Lakes Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary fame will hold show in August By Danny Summers
dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com Folk music legend Peter Yarrow will be performing at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts on Aug. 15. Yarrow is a folk music legend not only because of his career with Peter, Paul and Mary, but also because of his successful solo career. He also wrote many of Peter, Paul and Mary’s greatest hits, including “Puff, the Magic Dragon.” “This will be fantastic show; sure to sell out,” said TLCA executive director Michael Maddox. Tickets go on sale Feb. 20. Yarrow has been a member of the Peter, Paul and Mary folk-singing trio for 49 years. He has earned five Grammys, an Emmy nomination, and has recorded eight gold and five platinum albums that include six Top 10 hits. Also included in his songwriting repertoire is “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle,” and “The Great Mandala.” Yarrow also is active with Operation Respect, a nonprofit he founded 10 years ago that “assures children and youth a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic, social and emotional development can take place free of bullying, ridicule and violence.” The program was honored five years ago with a unanimous vote of commendation by the U.S. House of Representatives. Yarrow has received honorary doctorates from San Francisco State University and National Lewis University for his work in educational advocacy.
Folk music legend Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary will be performing a concert at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in August. Courtesy photo
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es Tri-Lakes Cares receives grant Organization provides the only free, local clinic in the Tri-Lakes Region For the Tribune Tri-Lakes Cares recently received a $33,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation’s State Giving Program to assist with medical services for low-income residents of the TriLakes region. Specifically, this grant will impact the local community by supporting the in-house medical clinic and provide financial assistance to low-income households so they are able to afford medical services such as, doctor’s visits, diagnostic procedures, medical supplies and equipment, dental work, prescriptions, vision care and more. “Tri-Lakes Cares is delighted to have Wal-Mart’s generous support of our medical clinic and other medical services,” said Haley Chapin, executive director of Tri-Lakes Cares. “Accessible and affordable medical care is a critical need for many of our clients. This grant will allow us to assist many more people than we otherwise could!” “We’re passionate about helping people live better and are therefore proud to provide support to TriLakes Cares in-house medical clinic to ensure low-income households have access to affordable medical services,” said Gary Peacock, WalMart market manager. “We look forward to their continued success and progress within the Tri-Lakes region.” Tri-Lakes Cares is a community based, volunteer supported resource center whose mission is to improve people’s lives through emergency, self-sufficiency, and relief programs. Launched in 1984, TLC has been serving the Tri-Lakes area of El Paso County for 30 years, providing for the basic needs of low-income people. Tri-Lakes Cares offers a food pantry, medical clinic, case management, housing and utility assistance, seasonal program to help people manage and overcome poverty. While the Affordable Care Act and TLC’s in-house Health Care Guide are helping uninsured clients register for health care, there are still many households without coverage in the community. Additionally, some insured households have trouble making co-payments, or have high deductibles before their insurance coverage begins. TLC’s medical services program addresses the two biggest barriers that clients in our area face when trying to access health care: affordability and local access. Tri-Lakes Cares provides the only free, local clinic in the TriLakes Region, which includes the communities of Monument, Palmer Lake and Woodmoor; northwestern rural El Paso County; the U.S. Air Force Academy; and parts of the Gleneagle and Black Forest neighborhoods. When a client’s needs are beyond TLC’s scope, they are referred to other providers within the local region when possible, and provide financial assistance so that patients can get the help they need at a price they can afford. The Wal-Mart Foundation’s State Giving Program supports organizations that create opportunities
Volunteers process donations, readying them retail sales at Hangers recently. Photos by Rob Carrigan so people can live better, awarding grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S. in the last fiscal year, Wal-Mart and the Wal-Mart Foundation gave $19.3 million to Colorado nonprofits. To be considered for support, perspective grantee organizations must submit applications through the Wal-Mart Foundation State Giving Program’s online grant application. Applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program’s minimum eligibility criteria. Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at walmartfoundation.org/ stategiving.
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Cathy Williams and Mark Williams of Grand Rapids, Michigan announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethann Williams, to Michael D. Melton of Black Forest, Colorado. Ms. Williams is a graduate of the University of Alabama in Theater and Public Relations. The groom-to-be is the son of Robert and Christine Melton of Black Forest, Colorado and grandson of Ronald and Rosanne Brown also of Black Forest, Colorado. Mr. Melton is a graduate of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in Psychology. The marriage will take place September 5, 2015 at Rock Ledge Inn Manitou Springs, Colorado.
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Even though I have two pioneerspirited daughters, I don’t always think of how women in history seem to be neglected in a male-centric telling of the story. Besides that, breaking boundaries and being the first to do something seems somewhat more of a male obsession anyway. But you know my feelings about history, and telling stories. Of course women have, and can tell stories of their own. In 1766, Mary Katherine Goddard and her widowed mother became publishers of the Providence Gazette newspaper and the annual West’s Almanac, making her the first woman publisher in America. That was a notable first for Goddard, but it wasn’t really her last notable first. In 1775, Goddard became the first woman postmaster in the country (in Baltimore), and in 1777 she became the first printer to offer copies of the Declaration of Independence that included the signers’ names. In 1789 Goddard opened a Baltimore bookstore, probably the first woman in America to do so. In 1767, Anne Catherine Hoof Green took over her late husband’s printing and newspaper business, becoming the first American woman to run a print shop. The following year she is named the official printer for the colony of Maryland. Locally, let’s mark another important first. Certainly not the first to tell it, but here goes... As James McChristal wrote in his 1999 book “Pikes Peak: Legends of America’s Mountain,” Anna Archibald Holmes was an ardent feminist and suffragette. “She and her husband, James, also accompanied the Lawrence party to the mountains (of Colorado in 1858).” A companion of Anna Holmes described her as a “regular woman’s righter, wears the Bloomer, and was quite indignant when informed she was not allowed to stand on guard. She is young, handsome and intelligent.”
As Holmes noted at first sight of the summit, after leaving Bent’s Fort on the Arkansas, she decided to climb it. Even though “nearly everyone tried to discourage me from attempting it.” Aug. 1, 1858: “My husband and I adjusted our packs to our backs and started for the ascent of Pikes Peak. My own pack weighed 17 pounds; nine of which were bread, the remainder a quilt and clothing. We reached the wonderful Boiling Springs. We drank deep... in another mile were vigorously attacking the mountain. The first mile or so was sandy and extremely steep, over which we toiled slowly.” Aug. 2, 1858: “Two days of very hard climbing has brought me here,” she wrote to her mother. “My strength and capacity for enduring fatigue have been very much increased by constant exercise in the open air.” Aug. 4, 1858: “Eastward, we can look on a landscape of Kansas plains, our view hemmed only by the blue haze of the atmosphere, and extending perhaps 200 miles. The beauty of this great picture is beyond my powers of description... We are on the east side of the Peak, whose summit looming above our head at an angle of 45 degrees, is yet 2 miles away — toward the sky.” Aug. 5, 1858: “We left... early this morning for the summit ... Arriving within a few hundred yards of the top the surface changed into a huge pile of loose angular stones, so steep we found much difficulty in clambering up them ... We
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stood upon a platform of near 100 acres of feldspathic granite rock and boulders. Occasionally a little cranny amount the rocks might be found in which had collected some coarse soil ... where ... we found a green tuft about the size of a teacup from which sprung dozens of tiny blue flowers most bewitchingly beautiful. The little ultra-marine colored leaves of the flower seemed covered with and infinitude of minute sparkling crystals — they seemed children of the sky and snow. It was cold and rather cloudy, with squalls of snow, consequently our view was not so extensive as we had anticipated. A portion only of the whitened back-bone of the Rocky Mountains ... could be seen, 50 miles to the west. We were now nearly 14,000 feet above the sea level. But we could not spend long in contemplating the grandeur of the scene for it was exceedingly cold.” When she reached the top, she finished the letter to her mother. “I have accomplished the task which I marked out for myself, and now feel amply repaid for all my toil and fatigue ... In all probability I am the first woman who has ever stood upon the summit of this mountain and gazed upon this wondrous scene ... Extending as far as the eye can reach, lie the great level plains, stretched out in all their ... beauty, while the winding of the great Arkansas is is visible for many miles ... the almost endless succession of mountains... the broad blue sky over our heads, and seemingly so near... everything, on which the eye can rest, fills the mind with infinitude, and sends the soul to God.” Holmes was, in fact, the first woman recorded to have climbed a 14,000-feet peak in North America. She later became a reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, worked for the U.S. Bureau of Education and became the Secretary of the National Woman’s Suffrage Association.
I wouldn’t trade a minute of the last 21 years My son, Garrison, will celebrate his 21st birthday on Friday, Feb. 20. But that can’t be possible because it seems like only a short while ago he was born at Redlands Community Hospital in southern California. It was rainy and cold Sunday afternoon when he came into this world at 4:14 p.m. He was 21 inches long, weighing 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Where have the years gone? How is it that my little buddy will be married in three months and a college graduate in December? There is no doubt in my mind that time accelerates the older we get. For me, the past 21 years are a blur in many respects. A divorce and lengthy custody battle helped shape me into who I am as a father and man today. My past has not defined me, but I hope I have learned from my mistakes and am a wiser person. Garrison and I marked his high school graduation with a vacation to Western Europe. But it was no ordinary walk in a European park. Thirteen countries in 13 days - thanks to the Eurail Pass — helped make that “trip of a lifetime” possible. We stared in awe at de Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Michelangelo’s David. We climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower, took a horse and buggy carriage to Neuschwanstein, and strolled through the streets of wonderful Rome. We celebrated my birthday in Salzburg, ate cheese fries in Amsterdam, scaled the cliffs of the Cinque Terre in Italy, and made believe we were part of a James Bond movie in Monte Carlo. We lumbered up the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and wolfed down pizza while walking the narrow streets of Venice. We
cruised down the Rhine River on a ferry, and cried at Dachau. While I was blessed — and exhausted — to share those experiences with my only child, I was somewhat sad when it came to an end. That’s because I knew it would probably be the last time - at least for several years — that I would have this type of experience with my “little guy.” It was onto college for Garrison and a different chapter in his life. And mine. Garrison’s mother and I separated — and eventually divorced — when he was just six weeks old. My world was altered when, after a long day at work — including a 60-mile drive home - I arrived at our apartment to a note on the kitchen table. Our home was still as I sat reading over her words. In an instant, my wife, best friend and little gift from God were no longer part of my life. Suddenly I was thrust into what appeared to be an unjust and corrupt court system. And so began a custody battle that would last for nine years, 150 court dates, tens of thousands of dollars, and eventually culminating with a move to Colorado. I have never taken one day for granted. When Garrison was an infant I was amazed by his tiny hands, starry eyes and rosy cheeks. He would some-
times fall asleep on my chest listening to my heart beat. He would awaken with a smile that lit up the room. Living in southern California, we were blessed to be within an hour of snowy mountains, the ocean, Disneyland or the desert sun. Sharing those experiences with Garrison - even at his young age — made me draw closer to God. No matter how hectic my life seemed, I always felt a calm and peace with Garrison. I was blessed to be able to experience life through the eyes of a child. Years before Garrison was born I prayed for him. In my heart I knew that he would be a little angel. And so he was. It was during that time of exploring God’s will in my life that I ran across a prayer written by U.S. General Douglas MacArthur. Part of it reads: “Build me a son, O’ Lord, whose wishes will not take the place of deeds; a son who will know Thee … Then I, his father, will dare to whisper ‘I have not lived in vain.’” My job as a newspaper reporter and columnist put me in touch with people from all walks of life. The young and old. The strong and weak. I wrote one story about an 18-year-old college kid named Shawn who was suffering from a brain tumor. I prayed with him at his bedside. Two months later he went home to be with the Lord. Then there was 3-year Nevaeh. She had a rare form of cancer. Six months later she got her crown with Jesus. I wondered why God allowed me to come in contact with the Shawns and Nevaehs of the world. Was it to appreciate the time I had with Garrison? Summers continues on Page 7
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Balanced Rocks have quite a history Years ago, I did a story about the different Balanced Rocks in this area. At last count there were six! The one in Garden of the Gods between Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs is the most famous. Number two on my list is near Woodland Park. It was on the Skelton Ranch, which was a “Dude ranch” 100 years ago. The most mysterious is near Palmer Lake, and that one is the main purpose of today’s story. Several years ago I was taken to the rock near Woodland Park, and was able to recreate two old post card views I have of that rock. It is a mile or so off any public road, so you cannot drive to see it. I have wondered about the one near Palmer Lake. I had no real clues as to exactly where it is located until now. In 1928 the Mount Herman Road
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CIVIL WAR highlights The Palmer Lake Historical Society plans a presentation on the Civil War battle at New Market, Va., at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake. Participants in the battle included cadets from the nearby Virginia Military Institute. Pat McCarthy, a member of the historical society, will describe key aspects of the battle and its imp act on General Grant’s efforts to seize the Shenandoah Valley and ultimately the Confederate Capitol of Richmond. Event is free to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Visit www. palmerdividehistory.org or call 719-559-0837.
was brought up to automobile standards. It connects Palmer Lake to the Rampart Range Road, which runs from Woodland Park north to Sedalia, west of Castle Rock. In a newspaper story about the road, the scenery along the way is shown, including Balanced Rock. Now I have some idea just where to look.
I first learned of the numerous balanced rocks in a 1909 newspaper story. The locations, and pictures of each were not very clear, but one that showed the Palmer Lake rock was very interesting. I found it to look like a huge nose! There is a book on trails in the Pikes Peak region that they used to sell in the cog railway’s depot in Manitou. In it is a nice picture of this Balanced Rock. It is from a different angle, but still looks like a giant nose. The caption for the picture asks, “If you know just where this is please let us know.” They suspect you cannot see it due to the growth of the trees. I have looked in this area, because there is a road off Rampart Range Road called Balanced Rock Road. It is a rough road, even rougher than the road that
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gets closest to the rock west of Woodland Park. Last attempt I only went a mile or so. This next summer I will have a look at Mount Herman Road to see if I can find Balanced Rock. In fact the story from 1928 has several rocks that might be of interest. I am betting they are well surrounded by tall trees. Past forest fires have burned down from the mountain toward the houses below, but I think these rocks are further up on the road. Another Balanced Rock is up on Cameron’s Cone. I have even been pointed to one not far from Buena Vista. That one was obvious enough that it has had at least one post card done of it. Back in the 1940s they moved US 24 away from it, but you can still see it if you know where to look.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I am floored that the small aircraft that the US Air Force Academy flies over our neighborhoods bothers some of our American brothers and sisters. I was stationed on a B-52, and KC-135 base (with the original older water injected engines), for my first assignment in the Air Force. Those jets were loud. And you know what? We considered it as a prideful act to give our full support, yes even at 0300 hours during an alert generation, and run up that involved 10 plus aircraft all at the same time.
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Whether for a few years or a lifetime? Oh how painful it must have been for those parents to go through those years of agony. One thing I did know was that no matter the circumstances, I would have a positive influence in my son’s life. I made the most of each day with Garrison. And so the adventure continued. Garrison’s mother got remarried and moved to Colorado in 2000. Garrison was allowed to go with her, so I decided to move here so I could be closer to him. Moving to Colorado was a blessing on many levels. Eventually, the custody battle came to an end and things settled down. A beautiful song called “Find Your Wings,” written by Christian recording artist Mark Harris, was released in 2007. It describes a father’s passion and love for his child. Part of it goes like this: “It’s only for a moment you are mine to hold. The plans that heaven has for you will all too soon unfold. “So many different prayers I pray for all that you might do. But most of all I want to know you’re walking in the truth. “I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams. And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things. “I’m here for you whatever this life brings. So let my love give you roots …
Could we sleep through it? Hell no, but it is the “sound of freedom,” baby! I am honored when they fly these propeller airplanes over Gleneagle! I love to here them. It doesn’t bother me at all. What bothers me is that, our brothers and sisters don’t “get the bigger picture,” as to why this training mission is so important to our nation, and deserves our full support without winning about “the sound of freedom.” Jeff McMullen of Gleneagle, Colorado Springs
and help you find your wings.” Garrison was 13 at the time that song was released. He and I had already taken many adventurous road trips and spent countless hours talking about life. Garrison’s love for God, and for the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us, was influencing his journey in immeasurable ways. I knew that I was even more blessed than I could ever imagine. Whether it was driving to and from baseball practices (I was the coach) or to band camps (I was a band dad), our conversation often centered on how we are living for Christ. How are we allowing Christ to live in us? Garrison graduated from Air Academy High School in May 2012. As I sat in the stands of Clune Arena looking down on him and his fellow students, I cried, I smiled, I laughed, and I reflected. Two weeks later we boarded a plane and headed to Europe. I was going there as a dad, but also as a friend. And it was okay. In fact, it was better than okay. It was kind of cool. I don’t know what the coming years will bring, but I do know that God is in control. I know that He has a plan for my life, for Garrison’s life, for everyone’s life. As someone more prophetic than me once said `God’s gift to us is life. What we do with it is our gift to Him.’ And so the journey continues. Happy Birthday, Garrison.
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Ellen Lucille Shufelt, 80, of Colorado Springs, passed away on February 13, 2015 at a local care facility. Ellen was born to the late Patrick and Leona (Riel) Benson in Oxford, Massachusetts. She graduated high school in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and married her husband, John Henry Shufelt shortly thereafter. Ellen was a loving and supporting wife and mother throughout John’s Air Force career. His HAMPTON
military service stationed the family in Alabama, Japan, Texas and Colorado. Ellen was a 45 year resident of Palmer Lake, Colorado and within the past year, moved to Colorado Springs. She enjoyed reading, raising her children, quilting and attending Little Log Church in Palmer Lake. Ellen is survived by her
sons: John, Michael and David Shufelt and one sister. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John and one son, James. Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910. Interment will follow in the Rose Gardens at the Shrine of Remembrance
Mickey Joe Hampton 1975 – 2015
Mickey Joe Hampton, age 39, of Grand Rapids, MN, died Monday, February 9, 2015 at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital. He was born in 1975 to Joe and Anita (Petty) Hampton in Hereford, TX. Mickey graduated from Canyon High School, Canyon, TX in 1994. He was a member and competitor of Texas High School Rodeo Association. He studied animal nutrition at the Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwill, OK. Mickey worked at various cattle feed lots throughout TX, CO, and OK. He began pipeline construction work for Temple & Petty Construction and continued in the pipeline industry working throughout America and Trinidad until his death. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Bill and Joyce Hampton, Patsy Meneese, John and Ruby Petty; uncle, Gerald Wayne Petty; cousins, Garett Hyde (infant) and Bryer Hyde (in-
of Orlando, FL, Sandra Travis of Rochester, WA, Brenda (Danny) Valdez of Abeline, TX, Barbara (Thomas) Ferguson of Rock Hill, SC, Tommy (Glinda) Petty of Grand Junction, CO; nieces and nephews, Nicolas and Madison Hunt, Kristin Dehn, Mylee Helgeson; fant). many cousins and great Mickey is survived by his wife, Lorie of Grand Rapids, cousins. Visitation will be held on MN; parents, Joe and Anita Tuesday, February 17th at (Petty) Hampton of Monument, CO; sons, Seth Chris- 10:00 am until the 11:00 am Memorial Service at tian, Riley Joe Hampton; the Grand Rapids Alliance twin daughters, Chantel and Charmaine Hampton; Church in Grand Rapids, step-children, Dylan and Si- MN. Pastor Todd Block will erra Ovitt of Grand Rapids, officiate. In lieu of flowers, memoriMN; father-in-law, Donald als are preferred to Susan G. (Julie) Jepson; mother-inKoman For the Cure or High law, Karen Jepson; in-laws, Plains Epilepsy Association, Darin (Jennifer) Jepson, Kristie (Bob) Helgeson, Me- Amarillo, TX. Arrangements are with lissa Powe, Michael (Shelby) Rowe Funeral Home and Laine, Robbie Martimo, Crematory of Grand Rapids, Danny Krumrei; brother, MN. Dusty (Heather) Hampton To sign the online guestof Buffalo, WY; step-grandfather, Don McNeese; aunts book or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhoand uncles, Holly Hyde of San Angelo, TX; Gary Hyde meandcrematory.com
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North Gate resident Caron Kosters, in white and pink, and her dog, Wyatt, are part of the Pet Ambassador program at Penrose Hospital. Here are they during a recent visit. A nurse joins in the fun. Photo by Danny Summers
Tri-Lakes woman, dog part of pet program Wyatt is a 6-year-old Australian Shepherd By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Caron Kosters and her Australian Shepherd, Wyatt, make it a point to swing by Penrose Hospital several times a month to help bring a little cheer into the lives of patients. Kosters, a North Gate resident, is part of the Pet Ambassador Program at Penrose. “The only goal of the program is to bring comfort to people,” Kosters said. “It is rewarding for everyone involved. The staff appreciates the Ambassador visits, too, and enjoys the dogs as much as the patients.” Each team consists of the handler and dog. In most cases the handler owns the dog. Each dog is required to know at least 40 commands designed to motivate and inspire the patients. There are currently 15 teams (16 dogs) in the Pet Ambassador Program at Penrose. They are all volunteers. Other hospitals in town have therapy
dog programs as well. Rick Cavin has been organizing the Penrose program for the last year. “Each dog has an adoptive floor,” said Cavin, a retired army officer. “It gives the greatest amount of coverage to the hospital. After a team is done with their floor they can go anywhere in the hospital they want to go. “This is as much for the staff as it is for the patients.” Cavin is involved with several Pet Ambassador programs in town. “I can train a dog in eight weeks, but it takes me six months to train a human,” Cavin said with the laugh. “Wyatt and Caron are a great team.” Kosters and Jennie Neckar are the only Tri-Lakes area residents involved in the Penrose program. Kosters said the rewards of being involved with the program are numerous. “We each have a day, time and an assigned floor to visit so we cover most of the hospital,” Kosters said. “We also try to visit surgical waiting, ICU waiting, ER waiting, other floors or common areas. “The dogs are not allowed in ICU or other obvious sterile areas.” Each of the Pet Ambassadors goes
through the same orientation programs that all volunteers at the hospital go through. Their pets (all dogs at this point) have their own set of regulations. Wyatt is six years old and is dog No. 13 in the program. He has been an official Pet Ambassador since December. “We are newcomers to the group,” Kosters said with a smile. Kosters and Wyatt got their start in the pet ambassador world last year. Kosters’ husband works for G.E. Johnson Construction Company, which started a Therapy Dog Team in 2014. “I got into this not knowing what to expect,” Kosters said. Wyatt, an AKC Canine Good Citizen, was evaluated by a therapy dog expert. He had some skills he needed to work on to get him ready. He learned those skills and is part of the G.E. Johnson Therapy Dog Team (gejohnson.com/community/therapy-dogteam). Kosters worked with Janice Mann at Canine Contentment (k9contentment. com/) to teach Wyatt and herself how to behave. “We have done a lot of visits to nursing homes, Lowes, Bass Pro Shops, anywhere we can practice,” Kosters said. “Therapy
dogs at Penrose have to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and pass the three tests for Therapy Dog Inc. Once we passed those tests, then we started getting acquainted with the hospital. Most people, including myself, don’t think about how foreign a hospital is for a dog: chemical smells, bells, buzzers, elevators, carts, tubes, bags, electric beds etc.” With each visit, Wyatt is getting use to the hospital and his job. He knows the ladies at the information desk have treats for him — and all the other dogs. “It is amazing to see him respond to people and they respond to him,” Kosters said. “As soon as patients see Wyatt or any of the other dogs, it seems they forget they are in the hospital for a moment. “If we’ve made some people smile, we’ve done our job. The animals are amazing medicine. They see things we don’t and remedy things we can’t.” Wyatt favorite activity is playing catch for hours. His sport is agility and he enjoys chewing the collar of his sister, Scooter. He has chewed 40 to date, and counting. He is nicknamed “Sloppy Joe” and “Dork.”
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State moves closer to immigrant license showdown Republicans support measure that blocks funds for agency By Kristen Wyatt Associated Press
The state Legislature moved closer Feb. 12 to a partisan showdown over granting driver’s licenses to immigrants in the country illegally. The GOP Senate gave preliminary approval last week to a bill blocking funds for the state agency that oversees driver’s licenses. The state Department of Revenue has asked budget writers for permission to spend about $166,000 that they’ve already collected from immigrants who have paid for licenses, driving permits, and identification cards. The program receives no state funding and is operated through user fees. Republicans have blocked the spending of the fees to sustain the program, despite Democratic complaints that the money has already been paid by the immigrants. “It is fundamentally unfair for people who have followed the rules” and paid fees for licenses, said Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Westminster. Republicans insisted that they should use their new majority in the Senate to block a policy they oppose. When the Legislature voted in 2013 to allow driver’s licenses for immigrants without permission to be in
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Lewis-Palmer junior guard Jonathan Scott, No. 5 in black jersey, is a big reason why the Rangers have a chance to make a deep playoff run this season. Courtesy photos
Exciting time of the season for Tri-Lakes area basketball teams Lewis-Palmer boys have clinched postseason berth; both Palmer Ridge teams need to finish strong By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com As the end of the regular high school basketball season winds down, just one Tri-Lakes area team has locked down a postseason berth. The Lewis-Palmer boys are tied for first place in the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference and are assured of finishing no worse than third place in league, which would automatically stamp their ticket to the 32-team state tournament. The Rangers are 15-6 overall, 10-2 in league. “Now we’re in and now we want to be able to play at home in the playoffs for a couple of rounds,” said LewisPalmer coach Bill Benton. “We don’t have to hope somebody else helps us out. We are in control of what we need to do. We don’t have to scoreboard watch.” The Palmer Ridge girls (13-8, 7-5) will not finish in the top three, but based on their overall record and strength of schedule they are almost a lock to make the playoffs. The Bears finish their regular season with home games against Sand Creek (Feb. 18) and cross-town rival Lewis-Palmer (Feb. 20). The Palmer Ridge boys (13-8, 5-7) will also have to hope for one of the five at-large bids. The Bears, who began this season 7-0, play at Sand Creek (14-6, 9-2) on Feb. 18 and Lewis-Palmer (Feb. 20). The Lewis-Palmer boys travel to Air Academy on Feb. 18 for the first of two big games this week. Air Academy is tied with Lewis-Palmer for the league lead, while Sand Creek is just one-half game off the pace. The Rangers defeated Air Academy in their first meeting, 61-54 on Jan. 23. The Kadets are 17-4 and enjoying their best season in nearly two decades. Things won’t get any easier after Air Academy for Benton’s bunch as they travel to Palmer Ridge for a thrilling end to the regular season. When the two teams met earlier this year, more than 1,200 fans packed the Lewis-Palmer gymnasium as the Rangers won 56-44. “What we really try to focus on is the task at hand, but you can’t ignore it and say there is no rivalry with Palmer Ridge,” Benton said. “We don’t circle any game or highlight any game. We talk to our guys about staying focused and let everyone else enjoy the rivalry.” Lewis-Palmer has won 12 of its last 13 games and is looking every bit like a team capable of making a strong postseason run. The Rangers are getting healthier - and deeper - as the season is progressing. Junior Charlie Hovasse, who missed the first 17 games of the season with an injury, scored a career-high 28 points against Cheyenne Mountain on Feb. 10 during
Palmer Ridge sophomore Sam Rippley is playing a key role in the success of the Bears this season as they push for another postseason berth. a 71-62 Rangers’ victory. Hovasse followed that up with 13 points against Discovery Canyon on Feb 13 as Lewis-Palmer defeated the Thunder 67-60. Lewis-Palmer led Discovery Canyon by 18 points in
the third quarter before the Thunder made things exciting down the stretch. “(Thunder) coach (Al) Blanc does a great job of getting his guys ready,” Benton said. “They can shoot it. They can score it. They play hard.”
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Lewis-Palmer and Discovery Canyon wrap up seasons at state swimming meet Rangers finished 13th in Class 5A, while Discovery Canyon was 33rd in 4A By Danny Summers
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The Lewis-Palmer High School girls swimming and diving team finished in 13th place with 53 points at the Class 5A state meet in Fort Collins last weekend. Meanwhile, Discovery Canyon finished in 33rd place (2 points) in the 4A meet in Thornton. Lewis-Palmer junior Becca Hetrick, a former gymnast, finished seventh in diving for the best place among any
Rangers’ athlete. Hetrick, who competed at state as a sophomore, finished a disappointing 16th in 2014 after entering the finals in ninth. Lewis-Palmer’s Andie Turner led the Rangers to a 12thplace finish in the 200 medley relay (one minute, 50.61 seconds). Turner took 11th in the 100 butterfly (57.88) and 13th in the 100 backstroke (58.74). Turner has been to state all three years that she has competed for the Rangers. Joining Turner on the 200 medley relay were sophomore Cory Dech, senior Katie Roh and sophomore Julie Day. The Rangers took 12th in the 200 free relay (1:40.8) with a team that consisted of sophomore Leigh Russell, Day, and seniors Natalie Rees and Hanna Hartell. Lewis-Palmer finished 11th in the 400 free relay (3:39.88). The team consisted of Day, Russell, Hartell and freshman Faith McAllister. Overall, Fossil Ridge won the 5A state meet with 347 points Discovery Canyon got its only points from sophomore Erin McGill, who finished 15th in the 100 backstroke (1:10.14). Evergreen won the 4A meet with 368 points.
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Lewis-Palmer junior Andie Turner was one of the many Tri-Lakes area athletes to compete at the girls’ state swimming meet, Feb. 13-14. Courtesy Photo
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Wrestlers from Palmer Ridge, Lewis-Palmer, Discovery Canyon and The Classical Academy will be at the state wrestling meet Feb. 19-21 at the Pepsi Center. Pictured here is Discovery Canyon junior Sam Turner, a defending state champion and ranked No. 1 in his division heading into this year’s state tournament. Courtesy photo
Twenty-two Tri-Lakes area wrestlers headed to state tournament Powerhouse Discovery Canyon won its regional and qualified 10 for state By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Twenty-two Tri-Lakes area wrestlers will be headed to this week’s state tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Discovery Canyon leads the way with 10 grapplers in the Class 4A bracket. Also in 4A, Palmer Ridge qualified four, while Lewis-Palmer will have three representatives. The Classical Academy qualified five wrestlers in 3A. Discovery Canyon won the Region 4 tournament with 238.5 points. Pueblo South was second with 222.5 points. Four Thunder wrestlers had pins; Jaden Porreco (106 pounds), Sam Turner (132, returning state champ), Spencer Reynolds (138) and Alex Weber (220). The other six Thunder wrestlers heading to state are Patrick Hanna (120, second), Jasper Biddy (126, fourth), Spencer McCrary (145, fourth), Ryan Weber (160, third), Schyler James (170, second) and Micah
Carter (182, second). Palmer Ridge was the host site for the Region 1 tournament. The Bears were led by senior Jonathan DeLaCruz, who pinned his opponent in his 220-pound match in 52 seconds to improve to 35-0. The Bears will also be represented at state by Josh Martin (138, fourth), Max Althouse (182, third) and Eben Martin (heavyweight, second). Lewis-Palmer was the host site for Region 2. The Rangers are sending Joey Neumann (145, 36-7, state placer in 2014), Tanner Hunt (106, third) and Brad Ellis (182, fourth). Neumann won his regional with a 2-0 decision over Canon City’s Brandon Aragon. The Town of Monument bulged over the weekend as more than one thousand wrestlers, coaches, families, friends and supporters jammed the gyms at the two high schools. The Town of Monument has a population of about 6,000. TCA finished seventh with 93.5 points in 3A Region 2 tournament at Fleming. Headed to the Pepsi Center for the Titans are Nycylas Roitsch (113, second), Ryan Francis (120, second), Matt Johns (126, fourth), Sam Raphael (152, fourth) and Ben Hinds (195, third).
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