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Beauprez tours Monument Academy Gubernatorial candidate was at the charter school on Sept. 15 By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Republican Bob Beauprez is among six candidates running for Governor of Colorado this fall. The 66-year-old Beauprez took time on Sept. 15 to stop by Monument Academy to see how the charter school does things and spend time with its students and faculty. “This is a perfect example of what I think is the appropriate model for education,” Beauprez said. “Parents making the choice first of all, parents in charge of the charter school, dedicated faculty and staff that are guiding the curriculum, and the outstanding results.” According to Monument Academy spokesman Jim Cunningham, the school also invited Gov. John Hickenlooper to visit the school, but his office did not respond to the invitation. While at Monument Academy, Beauprez read to first-grade students, toured the school to see how charter schools perform differently than other schools, and discussed the importance of parental choice and involvement in the lives of students. “You can’t walk through a place like Monument Academy and become inspired and say this is the kind of model that we really ought to be replicating for all of the children around
LEFT: Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez reads to first grade students during his visit to Monument Academy on Sept, 15. Beauprez toured the school to see how charter schools perform differently than other schools. ABOVE: Lis Richard, Monument Academy Principal, discusses what charter schools offer students with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez during his visit to the school Sept. 15. Photos by Jim Cunningham the state,” Beauprez said. Beauprez also met with Lis Richard, Monument Academy principal. They discussed what charter schools offer students, among other topics. “When you see children and what they’re learning at a place like Monument Academy, we ought to be replicating that model and giving parents the choice of where and how their children are being educated,” Beauprez said. “This is a lovely model and I think the evi-
dence is overwhelming that it’s working, so why wouldn’t we try to expand it.” Beauprez is a native Coloradan and graduate of the University of Colorado. He is running an aggressive campaign and outlines his strong backing of second amendment rights as being essential for Coloradans. In March, Beauprez announced that he would seek the Republican nomination for Governor to challenge Hickenlooper. Beauprez did not contest the Republican state as-
sembly on April 12, instead petitioning his way onto the ballot. The primary election was held on June 24 and Beauprez triumphed with a plurality, taking 116,333 votes (30.24 percent) to Tom Tancredo’s 102,830 (26.73 percent), Scott Gessler’s 89,213 (23.19 percent) and Mike Kopp’s 76,373 (19.85 percent). Beauprez continues on Page 5
Monument’s Dakota comes up short on ‘America’s Got Talent’ POSTAL ADDRESS
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Lewis-Palmer High School alum appears to still have a bright musical future By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Lewis-Palmer High School alumnus and Monument resident Miguel Dakota may not have won Season 9 of America’s Got Talent, but there seems to be little doubt that he made a huge splash in the entertainment industry and even better days are to come. Dakota, 22, performed with four-time Grammy winner Lenny Kravitz at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 17. The duo sang Kravitz’s “American Woman” as the thousands in attendance went wild. About 2,000 miles away at Pikes Peak Brewing Co. in Monument, a crowd of about 100 fans gathered and cheered their friend on. “I first met Miguel when he was in high school,” said Chris Wright, owner of Pikes Peak Brewing, which opened in 2011. “He’s played here a lot over the years. “I remember when he sat in the corner playing his base. Now he’s playing his guitar on national television and he’s a big star.” Dakota’s mother, Toni Nadal, has been a server at Pikes Peak Brewing since it opened. But she has absent from the bar-restaurant the last few weeks while accompanying her son in New York. She was in the audience at Radio City on Sept. 16 when her son performed two songs, and there again on Sept. 17 when he performed with Kravitz, only to learn a while later that Miguel was the first of the six finalists to be eliminated from consideration for the grand prize of $1 million. “It was such an honor to be here,” said Dakota, who attended Tulane University a short while but quit so that he could help support his three brothers and sisters and mother. “All five of these acts are incredible. It was such an honor to share the stage with them. “This has truly changed my life.” Dakota clearly has become one of America’s new music heartthrobs. For Wright, Dakota is still the same humble person who has performed many times in his establishment for tips and refreshments. “It was absolutely surreal to see him on televi-
Lewis-Palmer High School alumnus Miguel Dakota finished sixth among the Final 6 performers in the America’s Got Talent finale on Sept. 24. But with his good looks and impressive musical ability America might get to know him very well over in the coming years. Courtesy photos sion, but he’s still the same humble person I’ve seen growing up. He has not changed.” Rhode Island magician Mat Franco was the big winner of “America’s Got Talent.” Dakota might have lost out on the $1 million first-place prize, but he will perform in Las Vegas with the other five finalists in the coming weeks, according to Wright. “After that I’m not sure what will happen with Miguel,” Wright said. “I know he’ll get some sort of a record deal and go from there. “At least he won’t be under the control of America’s Got Talent anymore.” Dakota had two chances to wow the four judges – Howard Stern, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Heidi Klum – and voters on Sept. 16. Wearing a black leather jacket with his curly hair free- flowing without his trademark beanie, he reprised a previous performance of “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes. The judges thought it was good, but they were not overwhelmed. Later in the show, Dakota appeared for a second song; a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean.”
“I think you’re strongest with your guitar and singing alone on stage,” Stern said. “And I think this was your best performance.” Before Stern spoke, Mandel gave Dakota props. Dakota continues on Page 6
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Personhood backers take new tack Story of unborn child lost in crash comes to fore By Vic Vela
vvela @coloradocommunitymedia.com Could revised ballot language and a “human face” approach to this year’s version of a personhood amendment pay dividends for backers — or is the measure destined to fail like previous efforts? The last three efforts to pass a constitutional amendment that would essentially ban abortion in Colorado have failed badly. But with this year’s effort, in the form of Amendment 67, the ballot language is different — some argue confusing. And supporters hope that voters will not think of the “personhood amendment” when they vote on Amendment 67 this year, and instead think of the the “Brady amendment,” named after an unborn child lost in a 2012 car accident. The personhood makeover is leaving opponents nervous, even though Colorado voters have overwhelmingly rejected previous efforts. “I’m not as confident as I’d like to be,” said Jann Halloran, a reverend at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Church in Parker. Halloran is one of more than 80 Colorado faith leaders who are opposed to Amendment 67. “It’s a different approach for them that doesn’t look quite like what the amendment actually means.”
LEFT: Guests who are daring and willing to enter the Haunted Mines are sure to get a surprise or two or three, etc. ABOVE: The creepy crawly Haunted Mines opened for the 8th year on Sept. 19. The Mines will remain open at least through Halloween. Courtesy photos
Haunted Mines back for more spooks New themes this year to go along with added monsters By Danny Summers dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia. com For eight years, the Haunted Mines has been delivering scare-a-second fun for tens of thousands of visitors. But this year’s attraction, which opened Sept. 19, may be the best Mines adventure yet. “We changed one-third of the scenes and we’ve added some new monsters,” said Mines producer Steve Roscio. “We also have more things going on while customers are waiting in line to get in.” Roscio and his staff of more than 100 volunteers worked tirelessly in the weeks leading up to the opening. The Haunted Mines, which is built on the grounds of the Western Museum of Mining and Industry off of North Gate Road,
may not be for every thrill seeker, according to Roscio. “Last year we had 20,000 visitors, and about 13,500 went through the Mines,” Roscio said. “Once many of them got here a lot of them decided it was not for them for a variety of reasons.” One of the main themes this year involves the ghost of Jeremiah McDygut’s great grandson, Walter, who has claimed the mine. Together with evil carnival owner Owar Gritt (also a ghost who has returned to the Mines) they have hatched a sinister plan to lure innocent tourists to certain doom. “I think people will really enjoy the interaction,” Roscio said. “We try to make the experience entertaining.” It takes about 30 minutes to get through the Mines. “But it really depends on how fast people can plow through the chain saws,” Roscio said. Roscio added that among the new attractions this year is “Cyclops Dome.” “It’s a 3D movie experience that will shake your bones and
blow your mind,” he said. “I can’t tell you more than that. You’ll just have to see for yourself.” Because the “haunt,” as Roscio calls it, has gained so much in popularity, extra days have been added to the schedule, as well as a streamlined reservation system for ticketing. Ticket prices vary with the day and time chosen, but for those willing to contribute a little more, the Haunted Mines confers VIP status and moves them to the head of the line. Profits from ticket sales are expected to exceed $100,000, and 100 percent of those profits are returned. Among the beneficiaries this year are the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Tri-Lakes Cares, Donald Wescott Fire Department, and more than a dozen military charities. “We scare because we care,” Roscio said. “Scares are the key element of our haunt, but entertainment and charity are our real goals.” For more information, go to www.hauntedmines.org.
`Brady’ emphasized
The language of Amendment 67 reads: “Shall there be an amendment to the Colorado Constitution protecting pregnant women and unborn children by defining `per-
son’ and `child’ in the Colorado criminal code and the Colorado wrongful death act to include unborn human beings?” Supporters of Amendment 67 have dubbed it the “Brady Amendment,” named after the unborn child of Heather Surovik. The Longmont woman was eight months pregnant with Brady when she was struck by a drunken driver in July 2012. Surovik survived the accident, but her unborn child did not. The driver responsible for the accident pleaded guilty to serious charges, but they did not include charges related to the loss of Surovik’s unborn child. That’s because Colorado law considers a fetus to be a part of its mother’s body until its birth, and not afforded the constitutional rights of children who are born. “Heather was told that her 8-pound, 2-ounce baby was not a person,” said Jennifer Mason, the communications director for Personhood USA, the group behind the ballot measure. “Every mother can imagine this same situation happening to them.” As part of its mobilization effort, Personhood USA has launched a website campaign called “A Voice for Brady,” where Surovik tells her story and encourages viewers to vote yes on Amendment 67. Mason acknowledges that the campaign effort involving Surovik and Brady humanizes the effort behind the ballot measure. “Putting a face to unborn children in Colorado is very important,” she said.
Opponents see trickery
But the wording behind Amendment 67 is “designed and disguised as something it’s not,” said Cara DeGette, the communications director for No on 67. The group argues that because Personhood continues on Page 6
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Biden urges strength to stop domestic violence Vice president speaks at agency in Denver By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Vice President Joe Biden came to Denver on Sept. 19 to urge men to stand up against domestic violence, saying that men have “an absolute obligation to intervene when you see violence taking place.” “That’s manhood,” the vice president said. “That’s being a man.” Biden gave his passionate remarks prior to taking part in a round-table discussion on domestic violence at a Safehouse Denver office on Capitol Hill. The organization provides services and shelter for battered women. Biden’s trip marks the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act, which he spearheaded as a U.S. senator.
Biden recalled some pushback at the time of the legislation, saying that some used to consider domestic violence “a family matter.” The vice president thanked the press for covering that effort 20 years ago, saying the media was “the reason why we’ve been able to put a face on domestic violence.” Biden’s remarks came just a couple of hours after National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell apologized to fans for his handling of recent incidents involving domestic violence among league stars. “I would respectfully suggest to you had what has gone on in the NFL in the last four weeks been reported in 1984, I doubt very much it would get the coverage it’s getting now,” Biden said, in a nod to the changing cultural attitudes toward domestic violence. Biden was flanked by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and domestic-violence advocates and survivors.
Hancock — whose sister was shot 12 years as part of ongoing domestic violence suffered at the hands of her boyfriend — praised Biden’s work on the issue. The mayor also touted the soon-to-be built Rose Andom Center — named after a domestic violence survivor who sat next to the vice president — which will serve as a “one-stop shop” for domestic-violence victims to receive care and services. The center will have on-site police, magistrates and child and pet care services. “Our goal here today is to shed light on the issue of domestic violence in our community,” Hancock said. Biden reminded the audience that violence isn’t unique to certain groups of people. He said that gays and lesbians are also victims, as are undocumented immigrant women, who may fear deportation by going to the police to report abuse. And Biden urged college students to step up whenever a violent act against a
woman seems imminent. “Turning away when you see a fraternity brother take an obviously, completely, thoroughly drunk young woman and head to his room, you have a moral obligation — you are a coward if you do not stop him,” Biden said. Biden’s visit was also meant to call attention to a newly launched White House campaign that calls attention to domestic violence. The campaign, called “It’s on Us,” asks every man in America to sign an online pledge to intervene in incidents involving domestic violence. Biden said one of the ways the society “wins” the fight against domestic violence is when men realize that certain actions are never acceptable. “(We win) when every young man in America knows there is not a single circumstance that exists that justifies any man in this room or this nation raising a hand to a woman, other than in self-defense,” he said.
Biden latest big name to stump in Colorado Each side jeers other as state’s profile grows By Vic Vela vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Vice President Joe Biden last week became the latest big-name political figure to visit Colorado to raise campaign cash in a state that is getting plenty of national attention for its high-profile races. Biden came to Denver on Sept. 19 to speak about domestic violence. Afterward, the possible 2016 presidential candidate headlined a fundraiser for fellow Democrat Andrew Romanoff. The former state House speaker is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman in a 6th Congressional District race that has become this fall’s most closely watched race for Congress. The Coffman campaign mocked the
vice president’s trip, as well as recent visits to Colorado by other Democratic leaders, such as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “It is official. Every liberal in the free frickin’ world is calling in every favor they can summon to help Romanoff’s bid for Congress,” said Coffman campaign spokesman Tyler Sandberg. In response, the Romanoff campaign took the high road. “There are real issues at stake in this race: creating jobs, growing the economy, strengthening the middle class,” said Romanoff campaign spokeswoman Denise Baron. “Congressman Coffman should take a break from character attacks and name-calling long enough to discuss the priorities that matter to the people of this district.” Mockery has been a common reaction from Republicans anytime anyone from the White House has come to Colorado to stump for Democratic candidates. Ear-
lier this summer, the GOP pushed a narrative that Democratic Sen. Mark Udall was avoiding being seen with President Obama during a Denver presidential visit. Udall — who is locked in a tight reelection race with Republican Congressman Cory Gardner — did not attend a fundraiser headlined by the president, nor was he in attendance for an economic speech given by Obama the next day. But Democrats have had plenty to howl about over visits to Colorado by high-profile Republicans this year. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stumped for gubernatorial candidate
Bob Beauprez and House Speaker John Boehner has raised cash for Coffman’s campaign. Both visits were greeted with ridicule by Democrats. The high-profile visits show just how important Colorado politics have become on the national scene. But do voters care about endorsements or whether a candidate avoids being seen in public with an unpopular politician from the same party? Independent political analyst Eric Sondermann doesn’t think so. “I think it’s, in the big scheme of things, much ado about nothing,” he said.
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Nighttime milling, paving continues through early October
TLCA receives Pikes Peak Arts Council nominations and awards
Crews making progress as weather cooperates; speeding drivers still an issue
By Rob Carrigan
For the Tribune Nighttime work requires extra vigilance by drivers, workers Milling and paving work is expected to continue through early October as crews push to complete work on the Interstate 25 expansion project. Drivers will see double-lane closures after 8:30 p.m. as crews work in both directions to apply the final asphalt pavement. Milling and paving work will end by 5:30 a.m. the following morning. Beginning the week of Sept. 29, drivers may encounter two- to sixmile long nighttime lane closures as final striping is applied. Like the milling and paving, that work will begin at 8:30 p.m. and be completed by 5:30 a.m. the next morning. Speed limits reduced near milling, paving work Drivers are reminded that nighttime speed limits will remain at 45 mph where milling and paving are taking place. Work zone safety incidents increase; workers put at risk of injury The Colorado State Patrol reports an increase in work zone safety incidents, primarily drivers exceeding the posted speed limit and distracted drivers.
Drivers are once again urged to obey posted speed limits and stay alert for periodic lane closures. The project is expected to wrap up by the end of September and driver and worker safety remains a priority for the duration of construction. Single lane, shoulder closures continue Drivers will encounter daytime single lane and shoulder closures as workers continue work near new guardrail and on landscaping and erosion control. Overnight and daytime closures could be in place: Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to Monday, 4 p.m. Monday, 8:30 p.m. to Tuesday, 4 p.m. Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. to Wednesday, 4 p.m. Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. to Thursday, 4 p.m. Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to Friday, 3 p.m. LaForet Trail under I-25 closes Sept. 22 A portion of the LaForet Trail under I-25 is scheduled to close for up to two weeks beginning Sept. 22 so crews can complete re-construction work under the bridge. The trail is widely used by employees and residents east of I-25 to access the Santa Fe Trail, which is west of the interstate. To access the Santa Fe Trail, the recommended detour is about three miles. Travel north on Voyager Parkway to North Gate Boulevard. Then go west on North Gate Boulevard to the Santa Fe Trail entrance on the northwest corner of the I-25 interchange. All work is subject to weather and road conditions.
rcarrigan @coloradocommunitymedia.com When The Pikes Peak Arts Council nominations and awards were announced for their annual Pikes Peak Arts Awards to be held next month, two of the three nominations for Visual Artist of the Year are for their Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts exhibitions. “Some of the other arts organizations that feature fine art shows include: Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center; Colorado College; University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Cottonwood; Manitou Art Center; and numerous other galleries. So, it’s pretty
amazing that the TLCA is receiving such recognition,” says Micheal Maddox, director for TLCA. “Looks like I am to receive an award as Art Champion of the Year. Interesting! My family and I have always loved every aspect of the arts. We are fully engaged in the arts simply because it has always been our life,” Maddox said. Other nominations include: • Visual Art: Artist of the Year, Richard Pankratz, “70th Birthday Perspective” at TLCA, Sept. 3-28, 2013. • Visual Art: Artist of the Year, Gary Weston, “Lab Creations Exhibition,” at TLCA, December.
Meals on Wheels offered in Palmer Lake For the Tribune Mountain Community Senior Services, in conjunction with Silver Key of Colorado Springs, is starting a Meals on Wheels program in Palmer Lake. “The meals will be delivered to Tri-Lakes Cares on Tuesdays and Fridays. Drivers will pick up the meals and deliver them to the clients. We are in need of volunteer drivers,” says Sue Cliatt, who is with the program. “You can chose to deliver every week, once a week, once a month, whatever works into your schedule. We can be very flexible,” Cliatt says.
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Monument Hill Kiwanis Club Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction set for Oct. 8 For the Tribune On Oct. 8, the Tri-Lakes community joins in support of Tri-Lakes Cares with the Empty Bowls Dinner held at Lewis-Palmer High School and sponsored by Monument Hill Kiwanis Club. Thanks to the generosity of many area restaurants and businesses, and in collaboration with the School District 38, Monument Hill Key Clubs, and volunteers from Tri-Lakes Cares, guests enjoy a home-cooked dinner including a selection of soups, breads, beverages, and mouth-watering desserts. In addition, guests select a handmade bowl donated by local artists. Ticket purchase also includes entry into a drawing for a 7” HD
Kindle Fire. One child younger than the age of 12 is admitted free with a purchase of a $20 ticket. Tickets may be purchased online at monumenthillkiwanis.org, or at one of 11 local merchants. Area potters and students in art classes at School District 38 provide the foundation for the Empty Bowls Dinner by donating handmade bowls to complement this homecooked meal. Local artists craft and donate one-of-a-kind bowls signifying the empty bowl left at the table of those who cannot provide for themselves. A silent auction, sponsored by volunteers from Tri-Lakes Cares, includes many items donated by local artisans and merchants. From tools to “toes” and fine art to fine crafts,
participants may bid on items of their choice with all proceeds benefitting Tri-Lakes Cares, a community-based, volunteer-supported resource center whose purpose is to improve people’s lives through emergency assistance, self-sufficiency and relief programs, education and other social services. Initiated in 1984 by a group of like-minded, community-spirited citizens, Tri-Lakes Cares provides a safety-net and assistance with medical, food, clothing, financial and seasonal needs for people in the Tri-Lakes area. “We hope to serve over 800 meals this year,” 2014 MHKC Empty Bowls Chairman, R.F. Smith, said. For over 10 years, MHKC has sponsored the Empty Bowls Dinner to support Tri-Lakes
Cares, raising over $20,000 in 2013. Monument Hill Kiwanis Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 affiliated with Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. MHKC has been supporting the Tri-Lakes community for over 35 years. Each year, in addition to sponsoring the Monument 4th of July Parade, they raise and contribute over $100,000 to worthy organizations such as Tri-Lakes Cares, Salvation Army, Lewis-Palmer School District 38, Griffith Centers for Children, and the Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership Foundation. For more information go to www.monumenthillkiwanis.org.
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n and . A local lodge – once known as Sundance oint-Mountain Lodge – has gone through both an localownership and name change. ne of “Now Sundance Monument Lodge, in Celhelpebration of the Town of Monument, Colorado, 76 tois embracing the Tri-Lakes area to the fullest. youWe have completely transformed an unused, om, aretro hotel into an eco-friendly oasis full of fixed,Colorado charm for the price of a ‘cookie-cut6 andter’ hotel!” said owner Gary Oakley. In Celebrating Monument, Colorado, Sundance Monument Lodge is hosting a major Cli-Tri-Lakes event featuring all local businesses 3175from the Tri-Lakes area on Sept. 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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Beauprez’s running mate is Douglas County Commissioner Jill Repella. “Colorado is an exceptional place that attracts exceptional people, so we should be providing an exceptional education,” Beauprez said. “Our children deserve a great education, not a common one. It will be the priority of my administration to be sure Colorado’s
The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. “Charm usually comes with a high price, but not at Sundance. Our motto: ‘Up Here, We Do Things a Little differently.’ Now wanting to ‘celebrate Monument’ as we include Monument in our new name Now, Sundance Monument Lodge. There will be free food, drinks, and music to truly Celebrate Monument, Colorado. Nearly 40 local business owners will participate by showcasing their business in Sundance Monument Lodge’s 4,000 square foot banquet room as well as in Oakley’s Café & Bistro located on the property. Booth space has been provided to all the businesses that wish to participate in an effort to give visitors from as far south as Pueblo and
children are being equipped with the skills to chase their American Dream.” Beauprez’s also addressed the common core national curriculum during his visit to Monument Academy. “It’s top down,” he said. “I don’t know of anyone that’s asking for more government intervention in anything else that we do. A one-size-fits-all approached, especially when it comes from Washington DC, that can’t possibly be the best fit for our children. “Let teachers teach. Trust them to be the teaching professionals, not some faceless bureaucrat in Washington.”
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“He’s got the look. He’s got the sound. He’s got the talent.” Mandel gave Dakota another vote of confidence after he was eliminated on Sept. 17. “All your dreams can still come true,” Mandel said . “Don’t give it up. You are a star.” Dakota’s fans at Pikes Peak Brewery voiced their displeasure with a host of boos after seeing Dakota getting bumped. “The last time I spoke to Miguel I told him your life will never be the same again,” Wright said. “He’s going to do well.” Dakota’s band’s name is Spiral Lion, consisting of two former Lewis-Palmer classmates. The band combines the early years of blues, rock and funk, with an alternative and contemporary feel to the sound. Dakota said they’re influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bill Withers, and the Arctic Monkeys. They performed at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in August. “Music has allowed me to connect emotionally more than any other aspect of my life,” Dakota said. “I just love to be on stage in that moment. I just let it all come out of me.”
the term “unborn human being” has no legal or medical definition, it would grant legal and constitutional protections for the unborn at all stages of pregnancy, including when an egg becomes fertilized. That would make abortion a crime, regardless of circumstances such as rape or incest, and women could face prosecution for terminating a pregnancy at any stage. Backers of Amendment 67 acknowledge that they want to end abortions, but they are more focused this year on highlighting stories like Surovik’s. That could be because ballot language in past years has failed to win over voters. In 2008, Amendment 48 sought
The Tribune 7 to define personhood as being “from the moment of fertilization.” Voters rejected that amendment by a ratio of 73-27 percent. In 2010, Amendment 62 sought to define a human being as “from the beginning of the biological development of that human being.” That effort received only about 29 percent of the vote. A 2012 personhood effort failed to receive enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. This year’s language doesn’t try to define the point at which personhood begins, but opponents believe the end result would be the same. “This one seems particularly vague because it looks like it’s supportive to helping pregnant women,” Halloran said. “But, if you’ve done your research, there are criminal and civil ways to help pregnant women already.” Halloran was referring to the “Crimes
Against Pregnant Women” legislation that Gov. John Hickenlooper signed into law in 2013. The legislation allows prosecutors to charge criminals who harm an unborn child during a crime. However, the majority of Republican lawmakers voted against the legislation because the law did not provide personhood protections for the unborn child. The language of the bill also excluded from prosecution “medical care for which the mother provided consent.” Mason does not know if this year’s revised effort will make a difference in the minds of voters. However, she does know that the effort will not end if it fails again in November. “We are committed to this,” Mason said. “We’re not going away because we really believe that children and pregnant women should be protected in Colorado.”
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Effort hopes to honor Buffalo Soldiers for helping tame the West This weekend I was asked to drop by a fundraising event at Jim Wider’s Southwinds Fine Art Studio at Roller Coaster Road near where Hodgen and Baptist road connect. Being historically inclined, three things captured my attention. One, the invitation concerned a fundraiser for the Buffalo Soldier Community Memorial Project, which has a relatively obscure, but important impact on our history locally, and Colorado generally. Two, the invite promised that the site would also have several fascinating Ute Indian Prayer Trees located on, or nearby, the property. And three, the invitation came from former El paso County Sheriff John Anderson, who has just finished a book about the significance of local Ute prayer trees and is working on another historic account of El Paso County’s first sheriff. Anderson began the first book in the interest of preservation of remaining prayer trees after the Black Forest Fire. This event was raising money with the expressed purpose of building a memorial (bronze statue) to Buffalo Soldiers in the northeast corner of Memorial Park in 2016, in time to mark 150th anniversary of Congress authorizing the establishment of the Negro regiments. Host Jim Wider, gallery owner and a nationally recognized artist, displayed several outstanding paintings of the Buffalo Soldiers
and artwork of other local artists, including a few of John Anderson’s oil paintings and art photography. “After the Civil War, Congress authorized the establishment of six Negro regiments in the summer 1866. They recognized the military merits of blacks by authorizing two segregated regiments of black cavalry, the Ninth United States Cavalry and the Tenth United States Cavalry and the 38TH, 39TH, 40TH and 41ST Infantry Regiments, “ says Dennis R. Moore, working on the project since inception. “Orders were given to transfer the troops to the western war arena, where they would join the Army’s fight against the hostile Native Americans. In the 1869 troop reduction the 38TH, 39TH, 40TH and 41ST Infantry Regiments were consolidated into the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. The 9th and 10th Cavalry and 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments Soldiers were called Buffalo Soldiers by the Native Americans, some say because
of the tenacity with which they fought, some say it was because of the texture of their hair reminded them of the Buffalo.” Moore notes that elements of the 10th Cavalry were stationed at Fort Lyons, and troops of the 9th Cavalry were at Fort Garland Colorado. These largely unknown soldiers assisted civil authorities in controlling mobs, pursued outlaws, cattle thieves, and even Mexican revolutionaries along the U.S. Mexican border. Additionally, these soldiers served as the first US Border Patrol, rode “shotgun” on stage coaches, and delivered mail longer than the Pony Express. Their outposts were located in Arizona, Colorado, both Dakotas, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Buffalo Soldiers were also involved in numerous confrontations with hostile Native Americans. Among the most famous confrontations are: Beecher’s Island in Yuma County; Milk Creek in Northern Colorado; and the White River Reservation. Several Buffalo Soldiers were awarded the Medal of Honor for bravery in combat, Moore says. Buffalo Soldiers Community Memorial Members as of July 3, this year include the following: Willie Breazell, CWO3, USA, Ret., Captain, USAR, Chair, former, School Board member, D-11 Henry Allen, 1SG, USA, Ret., Vice Chair, Carrigan continues on Page 9
Robert Jackson’s photo one of the most famous in history If you’ve read any of my previous columns, you know I am very intrigued with former President John F. Kennedy and the many odd coincidences that bring us together. It’s more like a “two degrees of separation” with me and JFK. I’ve watched about every television documentary and movie regarding JFK and his assassination, which took place Nov 22, 1963. I was a little over five months old at the time he was shot by Lee Harvey Oswald. Ten months after JFK’s assassination the Warren Commission Report - on Sept. 27, 1964 - was issued stating a lone gunman had been responsible for the assassination of JFK. That lone gunman, the report said, was Oswald. I also am convinced Oswald is the only person who fired at the President that day. Whether or not Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, the Soviets, the mob or anyone else had a hand with the assassination is something most of us will likely never know. Of course, the Oswald saga did not end with the shooting with JFK, or with his murder of Dallas police officer J.D. Tippit - about an hour after he killed Kennedy. On Nov. 24, 1963, about 48 hours after he assassinated Kennedy, Oswald himself was killed by a lone gunman named Jack
Ruby. That historic moment was seen on live television by millions of Americans. Several photographers also took very good photos of the event. But the most famous of all the photos showing Ruby shooting Oswald was taken by current Manitou Springs resident Robert “Bob” Jackson, who was then working for the Dallas Times Herald. Just 29 years old at the time, Jackson telephoned his editors shortly after the shooting and told them he thought he had “some pretty good photos” of Ruby shooting Oswald. As it turned out, Jackson’s photo won him a Pulitzer Prize that included $1,000 cash award. Following his tenure at the Times Herald, Jackson worked for the Denver Post and the Gazette-Telegraph. He retired from the
Gazette in 1999 - two years before I joined the staff. Jackson, now 80, still gets calls for interviews about those historic three days in Dallas 51 years ago. Jackson was a general beat photographer for the Dallas Times Herald in 1963 and covered the arrival of Kennedy and first lady Jackie Kennedy at Love Field - in Dallas via Forth Worth - and followed them on the motorcade traveling Dallas streets. Jackson took photos of the Kennedys as they worked a crowd at the airport, and he then photographed well-wishers on the motorcade route minutes later. Jackson, while between rolls of film, has said many times that he witnessed a rifle being pulled back from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository Building, which was allegedly Oswald’s perch. Interestingly, following a hectic day on Friday, Nov. 22, Jackson was given the day off on Nov. 23. But he was on duty Nov. 24 and was assigned to cover the transfer of Oswald from the Dallas Police Department to the Dallas County Jail. The transfer of Oswald was supposed to happen at 9:30 a.m. Jackson’s Summers continues on Page 9
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Support for the arts is evident in Tri-Lakes In the last few months there have been private and public discussions about promoting Monument and the Tri-Lakes area as a center for the arts. The behavior of the citizens in the last few months indicates that the region already has a thriving foundation for that goal. Attendance at the monthly Art Hops has been the best in years, people have turned out for receptions for shows, membership has increased in art guilds and groups, local restaurants are featuring their neighbors’ paintings on the walls of their businesses, and more pieces were added to the sculpture park. Nowhere is this support for the arts more
clearly illustrated than in the attendance and participation by artists, craftsmen, sponsors and guests at the year’s Front Range Open Studio tour weekend.
On the road again With Interstate highways it does not take all that long to get to Wyoming, Kansas or New Mexico. One hundred and fifty years ago people were not so lucky. The first real stage line to Colorado was the Leavenworth and Pikes Peak Express line, which made its first trip on March 27, 1859. It reached Denver on June 7, a trip of 71 days. The trip was delayed mainly because there was not a regular road to follow. The company had scouted a route across the plains using Indian trails and paths used by wagon trains. The company had to carve out their own trails and many were barely usable by a stage coach. The next problem was where to get water, fresh horses and rest. There were only a few towns, and a few ranches along the way. The 687 mile route wandered over the hills, avoiding ravines and steep hills. A few years later it had been reduced to 600 miles. One famous traveler was Horace Greeley, who on his trip found himself with pick and shovel, making road repairs as he traveled into the west. His tales eventually attracted easterners to the west. It was an amazing time for travel. Stage coach lines were starting almost daily, rules for operating and competition had not reached the west yet. The competition was fierce, companies often changed hands or quit while stages were out between stations. The Leavenworth and Pikes Peak became part of the Central Overland California and Pikes Peak Express Company and trips out of Denver in many directions were added. It ran into problems in the deserts of Utah and Ne-
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Pres. Colorado Springs NAACP E. Jim Mason, COL, USA, Ret., Vice Chair, School Board, D-11 Bob, Null, COL, USAF, Ret., member, School Board, D-11 June Waller, member, spouse, community activist Dennis Moore, USAF, Ret., GS-13 USAF Civil Service Ret., community activist Dawn Elliott, member, social media POC, (Washington DC) Mark Knight, US Marines, Pres Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle club
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editors told him that after he took photos of that event, he was supposed to go to his next assignment; to cover Nellie Connally’s press conference. Connally and her husband, Texas Gov. John Connally, were passengers with the Kennedys in the presidential limousine the day of the assassination. Gov. Connally was seriously wounded. Nellie Connally and Jackie Kennedy were not injured. Connally’s press conference was set for 10:30 a.m. As the time ticked past 9:30, Jackson and others of the media became impatient as they waited in the police department basement. Jackson placed a call to his city desk to learn the reason of the delay. He was told that the police were “not in any hurry.” Jackson’s superiors still wanted him to cover the Connally press conference, but Jackson said he was not leaving his spot in the basement of the police station. Finally, about 11:15 a.m., word came to the media that the police were to move Oswald in
vada and the Holliday Company eventually bought it out. These first companies became part of a transcontinental system, 10 years before the railroad version was complete. Once Denver was reached many routes, mainly into the mountain mining camps and along the Front Range got started. Many of the routes of our main highways of today started as a stage route. In these days before statehood, men in mining camps and the stage lines built the roads. Some of these were even toll roads. One of these routes was the road along the South Platte River from Julesburg to Denver. The majority of the main routes were in place by 1890, however, settlers could still be found traveling overland in mule or oxen drawn covered wagons as late as 1910. The state of Colorado started funding road construction and maintenance between 1890 and 1910. It took the federal government to get many of the states to cooperate in road projects. There were many cases where you knew when you passed from one to another because the condition of the road changed from better to worse, or the other way around.
George Payton, CSM, USA, Ret., Buffalo Soldier living history presenter John Register, SSG, USA, US Olympic Center Cheryl Blanton-Chisholm, member, spouse, community activist Mel Elliott, LTC, USA, Ret., member, Assist Secretary NAACP Ed Jones, USA, member, former Colorado Senator, and El Paso County Commissioner Artist/Sculpture: Rob Mench Studios LLC, USA (Captain) Moore says the mission of the organization is to honor those soldiers who helped tame the West but are largely unknown and almost totally ignored by writers of American history and our public education organized materials.
five minutes. He was to be transported in an unmarked car, brought into the basement via the ramp from outside. Jackson pre-focused his camera to a little more than 10 feet. All of the sudden a man in a dark suit jumped in Jackson’s way. It was Ruby, a Dallas night club/strip club owner and self-proclaimed devoted Kennedy admirer. “He took two steps and fired, and I fired,” Jackson has said on many occasions. This all happened at 11:21 a.m. Jackson wound his camera and shot again and again. Jackson shot photos of the Dallas police wrestling Ruby to the floor, and then later of Oswald being put onto a stretcher and into an ambulance that was brought into the basement. Oswald died about an hour later. Ironically, he was taken to the same hospital - Parkland - that JFK was taken after he was shot by Oswald. The Warren Commission called Jackson as a witness during its investigation. He testified mainly about seeing a rifle pulled from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository building on Nov. 22. Jackson maintains to this day that Oswald acted alone. What do you think?
In its fourth year, the tour has grown from eight artists to sixteen studios. Guests came from as close as “down the street” to ones from Westminister, Arvada, Boulder, Denver and Pueblo. The tour guests watched demonstrations on techniques, tried their hand at creating their own works of art, purchased art and fine craft, and used the sponsors coupons for meals, drinks and services. Forty eight hours after the tour ended, some studios were still taking orders and making sales. The tour was a success, largely in part, because of the support of the sponsors and the community that stood behind their local
talent. Small towns and cities across America have sprung up to foster and continue the importance of fine art and craft and the TriLakes area can be part of that trend. So, keep supporting your local artists, the businesses and sponsors who keep the economy growing and get the word out about arts in our community. Upcoming art events: Wisdom Tea House 3 friends, 3 visions, artists reception Oct. 4 -1 to 4 p.m. Bella Art and Frame Mary Lou Pape- through Sept. 27
FORTY YEARS AGO: Chuck Brooks has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Monument Volunteer Fire Department. He is replacing Don King who is moving to Aspen. A $500 pledge was given for the ambulance fund by the Analytical Development Corporation. They also plan additional contributions from their employees. ••• Mrs. Ruth Nance will be teaching a course called “Batchin’ It”, a home economics class for junior-high school boys. They will learn use of a recipe, measurements, meal planning and cooking. They will also build an outdoor fireplace and do some other outdoor cooking. “Of course, eating is the most fun.” ••• The Woodmoor Home Tour is scheduled for Oct. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. The tour is sponsored by the Woodmoor Wives’ Club. This will be the sixth year for this event so is now considered a community tradition. Profits from the tour will go to the Monument Volunteer Rescue Squad, Frontier Boys Village and a scholarship fund for Lewis Palmer High School students. Ticket donations of $2.50 will be at the Club the day of the tour. There will be complimentary punch and cookies before the tour. Tour visitors may also dine at the club from 5 to 8 p.m. ••• Girl Scout activities in the area began this last week with the forming of troops and registering new girls. Registration is open until Oct. 1. Anne Bradley is leader for girls in grades 10-12. Janice Huntoon and Anne Harris will be leaders of the Cadette Troop for girls
in seventh through ninth grade. Junior Girl Scouts will be led again by Charlotte Jacobs and Arloine Finstad. This troop is for girls in grades fourth through sixth. The Brownies, grades first through third, will form two troops. Troop 66 will be led by Kathie Miller and Nancy Proietti. Troop 252 will be led by Sue Mennella and Leslie Robbins. The Troop Service Director is Eloise Blumenthal. ••• Mrs. Elsie Kimminau was named Woman of the Week by KPIK radio station. Her husband and six children nominated her for this honor. She is active in St. Peter’s Church, volunteers at Lewis Palmer Middle School Library, is secretary of the Lewis Palmer Booster Club, and has worked with Girl Scouts, 4-H and other youth and charitable organization. She was given an attractive certificate as well as a set of knives with a rack, corsage from Pikes Peak Floral and a dinner for two and motel accommodations from Paradise Ranch in Woodland Park. ••• The children of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Owens invite relative and friends to an open house reception in honor of their parents’ 50th anniversary on Oct. 6 form 2 to 5 p.m. at Monument Town Hall. ••• Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Romack would like to invite neighbors, friends and relatives to their 50th wedding anniversary, Sept. 29th; 1 to 6 p.m. Come help us celebrate in our home. – Compiled by Linda Case
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Shane Cannon
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A Delta, Colorado native, Shane excelled in motocross at a young age. In the mid’ 70’s he built a successful concrete contracting business while also racing offroad and hill climb cars. Always an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and big game hunting across the US and Canada. His adventure story “My Last Colorado Mountain Goat Hunt” was published in the ‘The Bighorn’ magazine in winter 2013. He had recently been very active with the Pikes Peak Range Riders where he thoroughly enjoyed riding his mules with his Range Rider Brothers. Throughout his life he was surrounded by many friends and family, including his loving wife Jodi and his faithful companion, his
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dog Eddie. Shane is survived by his wife, Jodi Cannon; his father, Art Cannon; his mother, Gwen Cannon; two sisters, Christine VanVerth and Ceresa (Bill) Grammer; and two nieces, Shayna Grammer and Larissa Grammer. Shane will be missed very much by everyone who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Shane’s Life was held at 4:00PM, Monday, September 15, 2014 at Maguireville, 18110 Knollwood Boulevard, Monument, Colorado. Memorial Contributions in Shane’s name may be made to Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation, P.O. Box 758, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901-0758. Arrangements by The Springs Funeral Services, www.tsfs.co.
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Whitelaw benefitted the district in many ways Helped strengthen confidence and trust For the Tribune Dolores “Dodi” Whitelaw ran for a Board of Education seat in 1980. When she, her husband, and four sons relocated to the Tri-Lakes Region, they were part of the surge in the local population that saw the district more than double in size in ten years. The immense increase in student enrollment was a constant theme of school board discussion during her tenure. “Growth was high, and very controversial,” she remembers. The district needed to add classroom space, fund new operations, hire leadership, make boundary changes, and assign students to new schools. Those requirements impacted every family, business, and taxpayer in the community. Dodi’s professional background was in public relations, and she had a successful career working on national campaigns for a New York advertising agency. Her philosophy was that early and frequent communication was the key to solutions. She spent many hours in school buildings talking with staff members and parents. She visited with community groups and individuals to help everyone understand and share their opinions on the issues. As board of education president for six of her years in office, communication among Board members was a strong value, “We had a fine Board, we got along very well and although we didn’t always agree, we were able to arrive at decisions very effectively.” Her effort to promote open communication benefited the district in many ways, as it helped strengthen confidence and trust. Palmer Lake Elementary was renovated beginning in 1986, the result of a successful bond issue and citizen support for the $3.85 million for that project. Voters also approved $4 million for a new elementary school, soon to be named after former Superintendent Ray E. Kilmer. The Colorado Department of Education inspected D-38 schools in 1988, and commended Whitelaw and all Board members
LEFT: Dodi Whitelaw in 1987 with a representative to the the State Board of Education. Teachers Jeff Ferguson and Avis Cook in the background. RIGHT: Dodi Whitelaw Courtesy photos for great vision in dealing with “a community, an economy, and a school district that is changing in many ways” and for “giving administrators freedom to grow and reach out for excellence.” Dodi wanted to be on the school board, she says, because she saw the opportunity to “raise expectations of education in our community. If you want change, you have to put your feet in the water.” Local school boards represent a core value of American democracy. They develop goals and priorities that reflect the values and culture of the local community. They also help shape those values by engaging citizens to improve schools and to garner public support. They are accountable to taxpayers and residents. One area she worked immediately to improve was to get Lewis-Palmer School District on board with technology. “I sought out John Peterson to run for the Board. He was into computers and added a good dimension. At that time the Board was talking a lot about a ‘computer room’
– one room, for our first computer. I saw a great value to adding technology.” She told her colleagues about computers, “They’re here, they’re going to be everywhere, we just don’t know it yet.” Peterson joined the Board and Dodi presided at his swearingin ceremony. And they did purchase a computer. They researched the options for several years, and had to find a creative way to finance it. The monthly newsletter described one of the district’s early machines as “the latest,” able to keep student contact, grade, and attendance records, with networking capability for six work stations! She was also at the helm as the district launched a formalized study of gifted and talented programs, to determine the best long-term plan for a unified approach to servicing high-achieving and highly-capable students. She also saw the district through two successful superintendent changes, helping hire James Smith in 1987 and Dallas Strawn in 1990 – as well as his close accomplice for many achievements, Assistant Superintendent Ted Bauman.
Whitelaw was there when the district decided to stop allowing students to smoke at school, in 1987. At the time, there were 44 identified students on the tobacco user list. The district secured a grant to offer stop-smoking classes to students and staff. Then in 1988, the district added staff members to the non-smoking policy. Whitelaw also served on the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce supporting local businesses success, and is currently a volunteer for Tri-Lakes Cares. Her four boys are all L-P grads and grown, and she is active helping her ten grandchildren succeed. She played a seminal role in a critical time for the district, in determining how educational programs were delivered, how facilities were constructed, how staff were hired and developed, and in setting longterm education goals. Her commitment and volunteer spirit have made a lasting impact in our legacy of excellence, and in the future success of generations of children.
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The community garden behind the Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department is shared by six families. This year, the garden had a bumper crop of chard. Photos by Norma Engelberg
Tri-Lakes Garden Club takes last look at 2014 gardens Enthusiasts take walking tour of Palmer Park gardens By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
Three years ago the Tri-Lakes Garden Community started sponsoring three garden tours each season as a way to share ideas and inspire new gardeners. The last tour of the 2014 season on Sept. 14 was not only inspiring, it was also a testimony to resilience as the eight gardens on the tour in Palmer Lake survived an early freeze on Sept. 12 when the temperature dropped to 28 degrees. All of the gardens toured were located within a few blocks of the Palmer Lake Town Hall. They represented a broad spectrum of garden types and ages. Some were filled with vegetables and fruits while others were primarily flower gardens. Most of the perennial herbs and apple trees in Phyllis Head’s garden were established more than 30 years ago but Kevin Gilford just started gardening at his home this year. The other gardens on the tour belonged to Pam Cooley, who also keeps bees; Lynn Paxson, Nancy and John Marshall, Roger Davis, whose family bought the McIntyre Cottage in the 1890s; and Anne Jones, who has a greenhouse. The last garden on the tour was the community garden shared by six families and located behind the Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department. For more information about garden community programs, visit their page on Facebook or call 719 481-3447.
Most of the gardens toured on Sept. 14 by members and friends of the Tri-Lakes Garden Club were a mixture of ornamental a culinary plants. Here cosmos grows with dill in Nancy Marshall’s garden.
Anne Jones, right, shows off her greenhouse during a garden tour on Sept. 14. The tour was the last of the three tours sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Garden Club in 2014.
Gardener Kevin Gilford helps Deborah Gay get around in the garden at the McIntyre Cottage in Palmer Lake. The cottage and its garden is owned by Roger Davis, curator for the Palmer Lake Historical Society. The garden was one of eight gardens toured on Sept. 14.
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This stone fireplace survived when Nancy and John Marshall’s home burned down. The home has been rebuilt and the fireplace is now a grape arbor and the crown of the Marshall’s garden, one of seven gardens toured on Sept. 14 by members and friends of the Tri-Lakes Garden Club.
Hoping to keep insects from attacking her garden, marigolds surround Lisa Paxson’s garden in Palmer Lake. The garden was part of a walking tour sponsored by the Tri-Lakes Garden Club on Sept. 14.
The garden at Lisa Paxson’s house in Palmer Lake is closed to grazers but since most grazers can’t read, the garden is also surrounded by a 6-foot-tall fence. The Paxson Garden was number four on the Sept. 14 Tri-Lakes Garden Club garden tour.
Phyllis Head cuts parsley for visitors as they tour her garden in Palmer Lake. She also cut tarragon from a plant that was established more than 30 years.
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Jeffery Ferguson: Incalculable investment to making a difference in the lives of children For the Tribune When Jeffery Ferguson talks about the Lewis-Palmer School District, he often emphasizes, “People really care about what’s going on here. Day in and day out, they’re doing hard work. The teachers in classes, the bus drivers, the maintenance and food staff, everybody on the front lines is so important. That’s what excellence is about – it’s the people.” Jeff is one of those people. He committed more than 20 years and incalculable personal investment to making a difference in the lives of children. He served twice on the Board of Education from 1987 to 2003 and again from 2009 and 2013, ten years of which he was Board President. He says that he and fellow Board members shared a common focus on the same thing: the students. “We would do
whatever it takes to do what’s best for kids. At the end of the day, that’s why we’re here.” He was twice awarded the McGuffey Award by the Colorado Association of School Boards for committed and passionate service. Ferguson has consistently been a champion for quality education and emphasizes the importance of schools in the community. He was also named a member of the All-State School Board, and received the Colorado Athletic Directors’ Association School Board Member Honor Award. In his “day job” as Professor of Business at CU-Colorado Springs, his work on the Lewis-Palmer School Board contributed to his receiving the University of Colorado Community Service Award. During his tenure on the board, Ferguson had responsibilities over all hiring, budget, and policy considerations of the district. He helped manage years of intense growth in his early terms, as the district added three new elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. In 1996 a bond issue helped fund an addition for the high school, but the popu-
Jeff Ferguson at Big Red: “Whatever it takes to do what’s best for students.” Courtesy photo lation growth was still relentless. There were many discussions, intense and lengthy, about how to accommodate the increasing number of high school students. That question also lead to debate about what would be the next question to ask voters, and when to ask it. Ferguson helped break ground for the new middle school in 1993. By 1994 the district was growing at an even faster rate, with a ten percent increase over a single summer. During his service, the district developed a contract and operating guidelines to work with a brand new kind of school: a charter academy that opened in September, 1996. Our fourth elementary school opened, and acquired the name of long-time teacher, Grace Best. Ferguson helped pass four ballot issues for taxpayer funding, including funds to build Prairie Winds Elementary and Creekside Middle School, and for other capital improvements like elementary school ventilation systems and technology improvements. A mill levy override vote was also successful, to enhance reading programs, expand gifted and talented services, reduce class size, and provide instructional materials. Ferguson directed the long-range facilities planning committee, chaired the transportation committee, and developed means for the district to assess and improve public communications. He helped develop a 20-year long-range plan that considered growth projection, facility capacities, and future funding options. School safety and security, a growing concern, was added to the comprehensive management plan. Ferguson thinks having a long-term vision and explaining that to residents helped secure voter approval when it was needed. He later saw the district through some un-
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Other events that the Student Council will be hosting up until their deadline include Hat Days during school and several night events during their spirit week. All of the night events during homecoming week will be open to the public and include an entry fee which will also go towards funding for Make-A-Wish. Courtesy photos
LP Homecoming more than football and dancing Student Council a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish foundation By Jacqueline Mielke, Lewis Palmer High School Student Council For the Tribune The members of the Lewis-Palmer High School Student Council are taking on a colossal, philanthropic challenge that they have never before attempted for their 2014 homecoming theme. This year, homecoming for the Rangers will be about more than football and dancing; it will be a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish foundation. The Make-A-Wish foundation grants the wishes of children who have been diagnosed with life threatening medical conditions. Make-A-Wish makes children’s dreams come true, believing that fulfilling these dreams will help them and their families have a more optimistic attitude about their conditions. The ultimate goal for Lewis-Palmer is to raise $8,000 by their homecoming dance on Oct. 4. In order to reach this goal, the homecoming theme, When You Wish Upon A Star, was released two weeks earlier than usual. The student council plans to use this extra time before the dance to hold events and raise funds to earn enough money to meet, and hopefully exceed, their goal. The members of the council were tremendously eager to take on such a challenge and make a difference in someone’s life. “LP is a tight-knit school, and we thought it would be amazing if we could all come together and make a child’s wish come true,” said Student Body President Kyle Johnston. Wishes only come true because of the generous donors and volunteers for MakeA-Wish. Lewis-Palmer wants to be a part of making one of these wishes come true and include the child who will be receiving his or her wish in some of the homecoming activities. The student council has spent the summer planning and preparing ideas to raise money for the Make-A-Wish child they are going to sponsor. Although they knew that it would take an extra amount of work and energy, the councilmembers did not hesitate for a moment before accepting this challenge. “When the idea of making homecoming a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish was introduced (by student council advisor Kendra Boone), we knew it would be a very difficult and time consuming project,” said senior Jacqueline Mielke. “We didn’t hesitate for a moment before we decided to take on the challenge.” The freshmen on the student council could not be any more eager to have such a
big project during their first year on council. “It’s good to get us started and more involved to prepare us for what is to come in our futures on student council,” said freshmen Lindsey Purdham. To raise enough money to meet their goal, the LPHS Student Council will be holding several events up to and during homecoming week, which is Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. One of the events hosted by the council was the first ever Color Bash. This event, which took place before Lewis-Palmer’s first home football game against rival Palmer Ridge, was the first major event in the climb to reach the $8,000 goal. “We spent a lot of time planning our first event and worked really hard to ensure that it would be a success,” said senior Emily Barton. “I personally had a great time at the Color Bash and hope that it’ll be an event that will become a yearly tradition for LP.” Other events that the Student Council will be hosting up until their deadline include Hat Days during school and several night events during their spirit week. All of the night events during homecoming week will be open to the public and include an entry fee which will also go towards funding for Make-A-Wish. These events include: Powder Puff (Girls’ football), Monday Sept. 29, 7 p.m., Don Breese Stadium, $5 Bake Sale (before and after band concert), Tuesday Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m., LPHS Commons, Price will vary per food item Ruff N’ Tuff (Boys’ Volleyball), Wednesday Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m., LPHS Gymnasium, $5 Soccer Game, Thursday Oct. 2, 7 p.m., Don Breese Stadium, *Donation Bucket Volleyball Game, Thursday Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., LPHS Gymnasium, *donation bucket Homecoming Football Game, Friday Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Don Breese Stadium, *donation bucket *Donation buckets for the Make-AWish foundation will be at the ticket selling booth for that sporting event. “We are going all out and trying our best to make the homecoming events fun for us while also helping the child we are funding,” said sophomore Katie Miller. The Rangers of the student council are very optimistic that they will meet their $8,000 goal. They have put in a lot of time and energy to help make a child’s wish come true through Make-A-Wish. They would also be more than happy to accept donations to this special cause from anyone or any business willing to donate. To make a personal or business donation, send a check to 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO, 80132, care of Kendra Boone. Checks are payable to Lewis-Palmer High School.
One of the events hosted by the council was the first ever Color Bash. This event, which took place before Lewis-Palmer’s first home football game against rival Palmer Ridge, was the first major event in the climb to reach the $8,000 goal.
“We spent a lot of time planning our first event and worked really hard to ensure that it would be a success,” said senior Emily Barton. “I personally had a great time at the Color Bash and hope that it’ll be an event that will become a yearly tradition for LP.”
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Children’s Hope Chest Golf Tournament set for Sept. 27 Staff report The Children’s Hope Chest golf tournament is Sept. 27, at Monument Hill Country Club. Registration starts at 8 a.m., the tournament starts at 10 a.m., followed by a barbecue dinner and a silent auction. “We’ll have Denver Broncos and other sports items to bid on for the silent auction. All
proceeds benefit Children’s HopeChest,” says Randy Valentine, marketing director for the organization. “We’re looking to engage our local community about the situation regarding orphans locally and globally. But our model is unique. Instead of just one to one child sponsorships, we engage entire communities here in the U.S. who adopt entire communities overseas. We
call it ‘Community-to-Community’ partnerships,” Valentine says. “For example, New Life Church sponsors two communities in Swaziland. So they have about 200 members in the congregation who sponsor a child, but that all rolls up into the larger overall community efforts in Swaziland. Also, supply the children with meals, education, clothing, and we teach them long-term
life and leadership skills,” according to Valentine. “We work with their local community/village and walk alongside them to help them become healthier and more productive. This way, the children we are helping are released back into their communities which are whole and healthy,” he said. Visit coloradogolfevents. com for more information.
Tularemia found in wild rabbit in northeast Colorado Springs Staff report El Paso County Public Health confirmed Tuesday, Sept. 16, that a wild rabbit in northeast Colorado Springs died of tularemia infection, and are asking residents to remain cautious around wild animals. The rabbit was tested after a resident in the Park Vista subdivision, located near Austin Bluffs Parkway and Stetson Hills Boulevard, found several dead wild rabbits near a property and notified Public Health. Laboratory tests confirmed the animal died of tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever.” Tularemia was also confirmed in wild rabbits near Yoder, in eastern El Paso County, in late August. No human cases of infection have been reported. Public health specialists continue to monitor tularemia activity, and are providing public -health information to resi-
dents in the area. Residents who find dead animals, especially wild rabbits, on their property are advised to dispose of animals by taking the following steps: apply insect repellent, wear gloves, and use a shovel to place the remains in a double trash bag. Dispose in a trash receptacle. Wash hands well with warm soapy water. “Because tularemia is endemic in El Paso County, precautions to prevent tularemia infection should always be taken,” said Program Manager Lee Griffen, REHS. “Now that tularemia is confirmed in more populated, urban areas, it’s important to take steps to protect pets and children by keeping them away from wild animals.” Tularemia is a bacterial infection most commonly transmitted to humans by the handling of sick or dead animals infected with tularemia. Infection can also arise from the
bite of infected insects, most commonly ticks and deer flies. Hunters who skin animals without gloves and are exposed to infected blood through an open wound are also at risk. Typical signs of infection in humans are similar to plague and include fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, chest pain and coughing. Tularemia can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Those who have any of these early signs are urged to contact their medical provider. El Paso County’s last reported human case of tularemia occurred in 2010. Dogs and cats also get tularemia by eating infected rabbits or other rodents and through tick and deer fly bites. If one’s pet shows symptoms of illness including fever, nasal and eye discharge and skin sores, owners are advised to take it to the veterinarian promptly. Tularemia is easily treated if diagnosed early in dogs and cats.
Recommended precautions include: Do not handle sick animals. If a dead animal must be moved, follow the steps outlined above. Leash pets when outdoors and keep them away from dead animals. When outdoors near places where wild rabbits or rodents are present, wear an insect repellent containing DEET. Wear proper footwear outdoors where dead animals have been found. Routinely use a tick and flea preventative on pets. Avoid mowing over dead animals. Those who hunt, trap or skin animals can take these additional steps: Use impervious gloves when skinning or handling animals, especially rabbits. Cook the meat of wild rabbits thoroughly to a temperature of 165 degrees or higher. For more information on Tularemia, visit elpasocountyhealth.org.
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them This The Whimsy County Frog Festival and Show of Claseasedsic Conveyances, a benefit for Healing Warriors Program wholeworking with wounded vets dealing with pain, was held vents.in front of Pikes Peak Brewing Co., on Sept. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. “We’ve been doing the the Whimsy County Frog Festival for three years, and last year we teamed up with PPBC and added the car show to make it the Whimsy County Frog Festival and Show of Classic Conveyances. Last year’s fest earned $1000 for Black Forest Fire Victims through Tri-Lakes Cares. This year we collected and donated almost $800 to Healing Warriors Program,” says Micheal Humphreys, of Frog on a Limb Primitives and Healing Warriors Program. “It was a slightly smaller event this year, but it was for a great cause.” “We want to thank everyone for all their help and support to make the 2014 Whimsy County Frog Festival and Show of Classic Conveyances a success,” Humphreys said. Monument local Bob Gould took home Whimsy’s trophy this year with his immaculate 1949 Oldsmobile narrowly beating out last year’s winner, Gold Rush Chuck’s 1932 Chevy 5-Window. “With support from Pikes Peak Brewing Co. bringing in the food trucks, live music from Dena, Dena, Dena and the The Go Arounds and their coolest idea, the human foosball court, it turned out to be a really fun event. Seven of our vendors and artisans showed their wares at the fest and 10 cars, mostly from Tri-Lakes Cruisers helped us draw a small crowd eager to donate to our charity of choice, Healing Warriors Program,” Humphreys said.
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“At the end of the day we are happy to have earned nearly $800 to Healing Warriors Program, which is really what it is all about. We want to thank everyone who par-
ticipated or took the time to see our store, our talented artisans, and help support a great cause. Thank you, and we’ll do it again next year, bigger and better,” he said.
Winner Bob Gould and his ‘49 Oldsmobile, with the trophy. Courtesy photos
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Yellowing Pine needles normal in autumn Staff report Although thousands of evergreen trees along the southern Front Range are beginning to display dying yellow or brown needles, most are simply going through a natural shedding process – and are not infested by bark beetles or tree disease. “Fall needle cast is usually brought on by seasonal changes and weather events. We commonly see conifers shed their needles in September and October,” said Michael Till, forester at the Colorado State Forest Service Woodland Park District. Every autumn, many Colorado evergreen tree species shed some of their older, interior needles as part of an annual growth cycle. Needles on the lower portion of the crowns or closest to the trunk are most commonly shed, but trees stressed because of drought or root damage may shed more needles to keep the tree in balance with its root system. Soon-tobe shed needles typically turn yellow first, then a reddish-
brown color before dropping off; very small branches with few needles on them also may die. In the CSFS Woodland Park District, which includes El Paso, Teller and Park counties, conifer species that commonly shed needles in the fall include ponderosa pine, douglas fir and Colorado blue spruce. Evergreen trees that shed fall needles have a different appearance than trees infested by bark beetles. The needles on a beetle-infested tree typically change color throughout the entire tree, initially starting with an off shade of green and turning to reddish-orange by the following summer. In addition to changing needle color, bark beetle-infested trees will show other signs of attack, such as fine sawdust at the base of the tree. The seasonal discoloration and loss of pine needles frequently is called “needle cast,” but the term also refers to a fungal disease of spruce and fir trees. For more information about tree and forest health, contact the CSFS Woodland Park District at 719-687-2951 or visit csfs.colostate.edu.
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Palmer Ridge cross country team in good hands Bears’ boys squad one of the top teams in the state By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia. com Larry Rudnicki was the Palmer Ridge interim cross country coach in 2013, filling in for Kandee Kohdl, who was pregnant. Rudnicki led the boys and girls squads to strong finishes during the season and at the state finals, but he was more content with being an assistant than the lead man. Enter Kelly Christensen. The 32-year-old Palmer Ridge student counselor has one of the top boys’ teams in the state this season. The Bears have dominated most of their meets and might be the favorite to win the Class 4A state title when thousands gather in late October at NorrisPenrose Events Center in southwest Colorado Springs. “I was an assistant coach last year under Larry,” Christensen said. “It was a lot of fun. When the position opened up this year I was more than happy to step up.” The Bears have enough depth on the boys’ side to field two varsity teams. They
The Palmer Ridge boys’ cross country team is among the favorites to win the Class 4A state title at next month’s state meet, which will take place at the Norris-Penrose Events Center in Colorado Springs. Courtesy photo took the top seven spots at the Run Above The Clouds in Woodland Park on Sept. 16, easily outdistancing Discovery Canyon, Woodland Park and The Classical Academy, which sent its junior varsity team to the meet. Finishing 1 through 7 in scoring were
senior Eric Hamer (6th at last year’s state meet), senior Tommy Herebic, junior Liam Cox, sophomore Andrew Lester, sophomore Andrew Rudnicki (Larry’s son), sophomore Jeremy Meadows and senior Quinn Tirpak. Larry Rudnicki has three sons on the team. Tirpak missed all of last season when
he was a foreign exchange student. Senior Jacob Tellez and sophomore James Espinoza are currently the eighth and ninth runners on team and ran in Woodland Park. “We wanted to run in Woodland Park because we wanted to run at altitude,” Christensen said. “It was a good experience for us.” Christensen gave his top nine guys the day off - sort of - during the Coronado Cougar Classic on Sept. 18. “We ran our 10 through 17 runners,” Christensen said. “The other guys were there, but did a workout.” The Bears performed well at the Arapaho Invitational (second place out of 62 teams) and St. Vrain Invitational (first place). They finished third at the pre-state meet in August when they sent just half of their top runners. “We have to keep it going,” Christensen said. “These guys have the potential to be very special.” Christensen said he won’t start tapering his team for a couple of weeks. “We’re just in the middle of our training,” he said. “We’ll start doing more speed work in a couple of weeks.
Rangers dominating once again on volleyball court Lewis-Palmer has lost only one set all season By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Susan Odenbaugh has worked with a lot of great volleyball teams in her 25 years at the school as an assistant and head coach. Her current bunch may be her best ever. The Rangers are off to a 10-0 start (through Sept. 19), compiling a remarkable 26-1 record in sets. Their only set loss was at the hands of Valley (25-22) on Sept. 6. The Rangers won the next two sets 25-12 and 15-4 to close out Valley and win their own tournament. Valley is 12-2 on the season “I think record-wise we’re we anticipated we would be, but I don’t know if we’ve played as consistent as we’re capable of up to this point,” said Odenbaugh, who is commonly called “Odie” by her players, faculty and close friends. “You look at some of our set scores and there’s a big disparity between them. We’ll come out and play point for point with some teams, and then kind of break away from that and have a dominating set. “Our goal right now is to be a little more consistent.” The Rangers are the defending Class 4A state champions. They were state runnerup in 2012. “We’re on a good track right now,” said senior outside hitter Alexa Smith, who leads the team in kills (115), digs (57) and serve receive (124), among other categories. “It’s a lot of fun having the pressure because we know that every team is going to come out and play their hardest against us.” Smith, who has already committed to Purdue, and right side hitter Nicole Montgomery are the only seniors on the team. They are both four-year starters. Montgomery (second on the team in kills with 57) will not play volleyball after this season, focusing on her track career instead. She is a sprinter who has won four state titles. Junior Mariah Evans is the team’s setter. While she concedes that it’s great having somebody of Smith’s ability on the team, there are a multitude of other players whose skills make her job easier. “Alexa is great, but we have so many great hitters on the team this year,” Evans said. “I look for hitters who are hot a particular game and try to get it to them if I can.” During timeouts, Odenbaugh will often go to Evans and talk over strategy.
The Lewis-Palmer volleyball team is ranked 1st in the state in Class 4A and 12th in the nation overall in some polls. The Rangers are the defending state champs. Pictured from left to right: Alexa Smith (white head band), Emily McCurley, Nicole Mack (No. 2), Mariah Evans (dark hair). Courtesy photo “We’re usually on the same page,” Evans said. “Whatever she has to say she’ll say it in front of the whole team.” Lydia Bartalo is a sophomore middle blocker for the Rangers who played varsity as a freshman. “We’re just taking things one game at a time,” she said. “We have to focus on every point because you can’t take anything for granted. All games are as important as the others, but of course league games mean a little more. Each game is always really fun.” Junior libero Emily McCurley transferred to the program last season (as did Evans) and had to sit out the first part of
the season due to the CHSAA transfer rule. “Being thrown in during the middle of the season was tough last year,” McCurley said. “The team was playing so well, but we all adjusted. “This year is just so different and even more fun. We’re like a family. It’s like playing with all your sisters all the time. We never have drama.” Most of the players in Lewis-Palmer’s deep program play some club volleyball. “There’s just something about playing high school ball that is different and so much fun,” Bartalo said. Odenbaugh is well aware of that she
is surrounded by a multitude of talented players, but keeping them in check is something she never has to do. “I would say in any other scenario this would be difficult to coach because you have so many talented players who want to be the stars of that program,” Odenbaugh said. “But part of the tradition of our program is that we’re a team and that we’re selfless and we put others ahead of ourselves. “It’s so easy to coach this team because they buy into this program. If another player is playing well they celebrate it. It’s a coach’s dream team, really.”
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The Discovery Canyon boys’ soccer team is 4-4. It began Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference play on Sept. 23. The PPAC is arguably the top conference in the state. The Thunder have made the postseason three times in school history. Pictured from left to right are: freshman goalkeeper Wade Lawrie, senior midfielder Matt Hilton, junior striker Flynn Hollingsworth and senior striker Tate Donivan. Photo by Danny Summers
Thunder soccer team ready to make push toward the postseason Discovery Canyon went 4-4 in non-league play By Danny Summers
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know how good they are and we know what to expect and we know that we have to step up to their level.” Hilton is beaming with confidence. “I think Air Academy will be tough, but I think Cheyenne Mountain is definitely beatable,” he said. “I know most of the guys on that team and I think we can play with them. “I think we definitely should be third in league this year, if not second.” The Thunder has a nice mix of seasons veterans underclassmen who have stepped in performed well. Among them are junior striker Flynn Hollingsworth (who leads the team in goals with three) and freshman goalkeeper Wade Lawrie. “I think any time you surround yourself with better players it will absolutely improve your play,” Hilton said. “In terms of playing against an opponent who moves the ball faster it makes you better because you have to raise your level of play.” Lawrie, Donivan, Hilton are among the handful of players on the Thunder who play club soccer. Most, if not all of the players on Air Academy, Cheyenne Mountain and nearby Classical Academy play club soccer year-round. McMaster is probably less of a proponent of building a program with club players than many coaches in his own league. “High school soccer is another integral part of a player’s soccer development, where we also focus on personal growth as a team, versus recruiting, as club does,” McMaster said. “Academic success so they can not only qualify to get into college, but be academically successful while there, and in general develop as a complete person; not just a soccer player. “As an IB school, DCC takes pride in the fact that our boys’ soccer team has qualified for Academic All-State honors every year. That, plus a willingness to give non-soccer players prior to high school a chance to participate and join - in that club soccer simply cannot afford to do - makes high school soccer a unique, but not the only soccer avenue that Colorado players should seek.” Hollingsworth does not play club soccer. “Next year hopefully we can continue to step things up even higher than we have this year,” he said. “Most teams don’t think we are a threat, so they think when they play us it’s an easy win, so we still have a lot to prove.”
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Sept. 27
FIGHT FRAUD Collect your outdated financial documents and bring them to the free Fight Fraud—Shred Instead event and food drive Saturday, Sept. 27, at Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road, in Black Forest. This identity theft prevention event is provided from 9 a.m. to noon as a community service. All documents will be professionally shredded on site. All paper will be recycled. Limit what you bring to the equivalent of three copy paper size boxes per person. No plastic bags or 3-ring binders will be accepted as they cannot be shredded. Each donation of cash or non-perishable food will go to Black Forest Cares in support of their ongoing effort to combat hunger in the local community. For information, call Ray Rozak at
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TAI CHI in the Park meets from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays through September 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. After this month, the group will take a break until spring.
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perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs. The ensemble includes woodwinds, brass, percussion and vocals. It will perform classical and folk favorites, solo works for bassoon, French horn and marimba with organ, and patriotic numbers. No admission charge. Call 719-633-8888 or email organist@firstchristiancos.org.
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ARTS/CRAFTS FAIR Palmer Lake Art Group presents its 41st annual
Christmas arts and crafts fair Friday, Oct. 3, to Sunday, Oct. 5, at Palmer Lake Town Hall, 66 Lower Glenway St., Palmer Lake. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Go to http://www.palmerlakeartgroup.com. Admission is free, and the show features around 40 Front Range exhibitors displaying original works including fiber art, paintings, jewelry, photography, potter, woodcrafts and more.
Oct. 8
JOB FAIR Pikes Peak Workforce Center will have its fall job fair from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, at the Hotel Elegante. The center offers a number of programs for job seekers, including resume building, interview preparations, connection building, computer skills and much more. Go to www.ppwfc.org and click on workshops for more information.
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PIKES PEAK Workforce Center offers monthly 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 719667-3730 or go to www.ppwfc.org.
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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.
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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.
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TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business Networking 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 6:30-8 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.
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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 719-313-6662 for details.
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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. Call Joyce Witte at 488-0859 for more information.
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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 Clubs continues on Page 23
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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.
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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 719488-9329.
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 Department, Gold Hill Division, 955 W. Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs. Visit https://coloradoranger.org/index.php/troops/troop-i or email info@coloradoranger.org
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Social interaction with new people, especially on the job, could be a bit strained in the early part of the week. But the awkwardness passes as you get to know each other better. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Expect news about a followup to a workplace change that could make a difference in your career path. Meanwhile, new friends widen the circle for all you Social Lions who love to party. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Enjoy your well-earned plaudits for a job well done. But be aware that some people might not share your colleagues’ admiration, and you might have to work harder to win them over. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) It’s a good week to recheck your probably already overlong “to do” list and decide what to keep and what to discard. Lose the clutter and focus your energy on what’s really important. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) This is a good time to take a new perspective on what you’ve been offered. Expanding your view could help to uncover any plusses or minuses that weren’t apparent at first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Many of the tougher communication barriers between you and PUBLIC NOTICE others in the workplace or at home could begin breakSECTION 00020 to emerge. ing down this week. Expect some surprises INVITATION TO BID
CAPRICORNOwner (Dec 22 to address Jan 19) of SoOwner: what if fate and Triview in Metropolitan throws some obstacles your path thisDistrict week? Just 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300 keep in mind that the sure-footed and resolute Goat Monument, CO 80132 can get past any barrier by focusing on the goals up ahead. Sealed bid will be received by OWNER at 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300, AQUARIUS (Jan 20 toCO Feb 80132 18) Thisuntil week2:00 calls for Monument, PM MDST on October 9th, 2014. bids better communication with people in both yourAny private received after this time will not be acceplife and the Start by asking questions, and tedworkplace. and will be returned unopened. then pay close attention to the answers. At said place and time, and promptly
Bids20) thatPotentially have been duly rePISCESthereafter, (Feb 19 toallMar beneficial ceived will be publicly opened and read workplacealoud. changes could be closer thanareyouinvited realize.to All interested parties attend. The OWNER reserves Make sure you know what’s going on so the that right you’reto reject any and all Bids and to waive irregunot left high and or dryinformalities when the good things happen. larities in any bid. Copies of the Bidding Documents are BORN THIS WEEK: You’re not timid about pushing available from the JDS-Hyto have your aims realized onceENGINEER, you’ve set your mind dro Consultants, Inc. at 545 E. Pikes Peak to accomplishing your goals. Ave., Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO
Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Davis Evans, also known as Mary Ann Evans, aka Mariann Davis Evans, and Marianne Davis Evans, Deceased Case Number 2014PR31037
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia T. Feiler, a/k/a Virginia Tatum Feiler, a/k/a Virginia Feiler, a/k/a Ginny Feiler, Deceased Case Number 2014PR30219 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before January 12, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Katharine Meinig and Suzanne Connaughton Co-Personal Representatives c/o Holland & Hart LLP P.O. Box 8749 Denver, CO 80201-8749 Legal Notice No.: 932361 First Publication: September 10, 2014 Last Publication: September 24, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Ann Davis Evans, also known as Mary Ann Evans, aka Mariann Davis Evans, and Marianne Davis Evans, Deceased Case Number 2014PR31037 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, on or before January 26, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred Barbara S. Evans Hebert Personal Representative 623 Wickham's Fancy Drive Biltmore Lake, North Carolina 28715-8931 Legal Notice No.: 932370 First Publication: September 24, 2014 Last Publication: October 8, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
Notice To Creditors
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado, on or before January 26, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred Barbara S. Evans Hebert Personal Representative 623 Wickham's Fancy Drive Biltmore Lake, North Carolina 28715-8931 Legal Notice No.: 932370 First Publication: September 24, 2014 Last Publication: October 8, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Carol Irene Morris-Bruhn, aka Carol I. Morris, aka Carol I. Morris-Bruhn, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30882 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before January 18, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. William S. Bruhn Personal Representative 5105 Bluestar Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 Legal Notice No: 932365 First Publication: September 17, 2014 Last Publication: October 1, 2014 Publisher: Tri-Lakes Tribune
Notices
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Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frederick D. Mientka, aka Frederick Danny Mientka, aka Fred D. Mientka, and aka Danny Mientka, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 31007 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before January 26, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Daniel M. Mientka Personal Representative 28 Pourtales Road Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 Legal Notice No: 932369 First Publication: September 24, 2014 Last Publication: October 8, 2014 Publisher: Tri-Lake Tribune
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Invitation to bid Project: Construction of a Storage Building for Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility 16510 Mitchell Ave. Monument, CO 80132 Scope: 796 square foot masonry and metal building to be built on an existing foundation. Building includes an overhead crane. Project will commence immediately after contract assignment. This job requires a bid bond and a performance bond.
Invitation to bid Project: Construction of a Storage Building for Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility 16510 Mitchell Ave. Monument, CO 80132
Government Legals
Scope: 796 square foot masonry and metal building to be built on an existing foundation. Building includes an overhead crane. Project will commence immediately after contract assignment. This job requires a bid bond and a performance bond. Prequalification required: All Contractors must submit a prequalification statement on the standard AIA 305 Contractor Qualification Statement. The District reserves the right to select contractors to bid based on their Contractor qualification statements and company history. Bid documents will be given to all approved contractors. A bid date will be given to the approved contractors and a Public Bid opening will occur. This project is being advertised in accordance with CRS 24-92-103. Submit Prequalification Statements to TriLakes Wastewater at the above mentioned address by October 2, 2014. Legal Notice No.: 932366 First Publication: September 17, 2014 Last Publication: September 24, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION 00020 INVITATION TO BID Owner and address of Owner: Triview Metropolitan District 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300 Monument, CO 80132 Sealed bid will be received by OWNER at 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300, Monument, CO 80132 until 2:00 PM MDST on October 9th, 2014. Any bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
80903. Bidding Documents may be obtained from the ENGINEER a $35.00 © 2014 King FeaturesforSynd., Inc. non-refundable deposit at the above address during normal working hours on and after 2:00 P.M., September 24th, 2014.
All questions must be directed to the project engineer, Mario Dipasquale, at 719-227-0072.
PUBLIC NOTICE
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at10:00 AM, October 3rd, 2014 at the District Office, 645 Beacon Lite Rd, Monument, CO 80132.
To advertise SECTION 00020 your public notices call 303-566-4100 The Work to be performed generally inINVITATION TO BID cludes: Construction and installation of 1394 LF of 8” C900, DR18 PVC water Owner and address of Owner: main, 2158 LF of 12” C900, DR18 PVC Triview Metropolitan District water main, 320 LF 24” steel casing auger 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300 b o r e a c r o s s I- 2 5 , fi tti n g s , a s p h a l t Monument, CO 80132 removal/replacement, concrete road/curb/gutter replacement and tie-ins to Sealed bid will be received by OWNER existing PVC water mains, and seeding at 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300, Monument, CO 80132 until 2:00 PM and erosion control. Work is within easeMDST on October 9th, 2014. Any bids ments, Town of Monument, and CDOT received after this time will not be accepright-of-ways. Qualifications of the BIDted and will be returned unopened. DER and/or BIDDER’s subcontractor(s) should include experience in painting of At said place and time, and promptly potable water storage tanks, ability to post thereafter, all Bids that have been duly reperformance and payment bonds, and ceived will be publicly opened and read ability to deliver the work in conformance aloud. All interested parties are invited to with specifications within the contract time. attend. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive irreguBasis of award will be the lowest responslarities or informalities in any bid. ive and responsible Bid as determined by OWNER. Copies of the Bidding Documents are available from the ENGINEER, JDS-HyNo Bids may be withdrawn within a period dro Consultants, Inc. at 545 E. Pikes Peak of sixty (60) days after the date Bids are Ave., Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO opened. The OWNER reserves the right to 80903. Bidding Documents may be obreject any and all bids or to accept that Bid tained from the ENGINEER for a $35.00 or combination of Bids, if any, which, in its non-refundable deposit at the above adsole and absolute judgment will under all dress during normal working hours on and circumstances best serve the OWNER's after 2:00 P.M., September 24th, 2014. interest. No Bid will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is All questions must be directed to the deemed incompetent, irresponsible or unproject engineer, Mario Dipasquale, at reliable by the OWNER. A Bid Bond of 5 719-227-0072. % of the Bid will be required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held TRIVIEW METROPOLITAN at10:00 AM, October 3rd, 2014 at the DisDISTRICT trict Office, 645 Beacon Lite Rd, Monu/s/ Valerie Remington, District Manager ment, CO 80132.
Government Legals
The Work to be performed generally includes: Construction and installation of 1394 LF of 8” C900, DR18 PVC water main, 2158 LF of 12” C900, DR18 PVC water main, 320 LF 24” steel casing auger b o re a c r o s s I- 2 5 , fi tti n g s , a s p h a l t removal/replacement, concrete road/curb/gutter replacement and tie-ins to existing PVC water mains, and seeding and erosion control. Work is within easements, Town of Monument, and CDOT right-of-ways. Qualifications of the BIDDER and/or BIDDER’s subcontractor(s) should include experience in painting of potable water storage tanks, ability to post performance and payment bonds, and ability to deliver the work in conformance with specifications within the contract time.
Government Legals
Legal Notice No.: 932368 First Publication: September 24, 2014 Last Publication: October 1, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss. Prequalification required: All Contractors must submit a prequalification statement on the standard AIA 305 Contractor Qualification Statement.
The District reserves the right to select contractors to bid based on their Contractor qualification statements and company history. Bid documents will be given to all approved contractors. A bid date will be given to the approved contractors and a Public Bid opening will occur. This project is being advertised in accordance with CRS 24-92-103. Submit Prequalification Statements to Tri-
At said place and time, and promptly thereafter, all Bids that have been duly received will be publicly opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid. Copies of the Bidding Documents are available from the ENGINEER, JDS-Hydro Consultants, Inc. at 545 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Bidding Documents may be obtained from the ENGINEER for a $35.00 non-refundable deposit at the above address during normal working hours on and after 2:00 P.M., September 24th, 2014.
Basis of award will be the lowest responsive and responsible Bid as determined by OWNER.
No Bids may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date Bids are opened. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept that Bid or combination of Bids, if any, which, in its sole and absolute judgment will under all circumstances best serve the OWNER's interest. No Bid will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation who is a de-
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