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Michael Mozingo, back row left, was recently selected as Colorado’s 2014 director of the year as chosen by School, Band and Orchestra (SBO) as one of “50 Band Directors Who Make A Difference.” He is pictured here with this 8th grade band. Courtesy photo

Lewis-Palmer Middle School band director Michael Mozingo was recently selected as Colorado’s 2014 director of the year as chosen by School, Band and Orchestra (SBO) as one of “50 Band Directors Who Make A Difference.” Mozingo has made a significant difference in the lives of young adults from middle school to high school over his 34 years in education. Courtesy photo

Mike Mozingo selected Colorado Band Director of the Year Lewis-Palmer Middle School band instructor honored by School, Band and Orchestra Magazine By Danny Summers

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Michael Mozingo has been a band instructor in District 38 for nearly a quarter century and has had an impact on thousands of young musicians. Recently, the Lewis-Palmer Middle School band director was selected by School, Band and Orchestra Magazine as Colorado’s 2014 Di-

rector of the Year. Mozingo is featured in the December issue of the magazine as one of the “50 Directors Who Make a Difference.” One director from each state is chosen by SBO. “This is a great honor,” Mozingo said. “To me this is a big deal. “I’m not sure how I was nominated, or who nominated me, but I went through the application process and I found out about a month ago that I was selected.” Mozingo has taught music for 34 years. He has taught in District 38 for 23 years; 18 at the middle school level and five at Lewis-Palmer High School. Mozingo teaches a seventh grade band class, eight grade band class, and an

eighth grade jazz band that meets after school. Two years ago, one of Mozingo’s bands played at the annual Colorado Music Educators Association conference at the famed Broadmoor. School bands are eligible once every three years. “I like to audition for the conference each time we are eligible,” Mozingo said. “Events like that help raise the level of performance me and my students. Plus, it gives us a chance to hear and see what some other great bands are like.” Known for his dry humor, Mozingo added that his proudest moments come when he sees his former students in outstanding Mozingo continues on Page 4

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dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nancy Roberts is the Gifted Education Facilitator at Bear Creek Elementary School. It wasn’t until last year that Roberts discovered she had a knack for grant writing. That turned into Bear Creek receiving $2,800 in Lego kits for the school, which allowed Bear Creek to compete in the WeDo Lego Build Competition (combined Legos and computer programming) sponsored by Challenger learning center and the Air Force Academy. This year’s event took place at the new Pikes Peak 21st Century Library in Colorado Springs. Bear Creek first and third grade students competed on Dec. 2 in the Lego Simple Machine build competition. There was no computer programming involved; only Legos. The third grade team comprised of three students took first place. On Dec. 4, two Bear Creek fifth-grade teams participated in the WeDo Lego Build Competition (combined Legos and computer programming). One of the fifth-grade teams brought home a first-place trophy. In 2013, four Bear Creek teams took home Lego continues on Page 4

Three Bear Creek Elementary School students won the third-grade division of the WeDo Lego Build Competition (combined Legos and computer programming), sponsored by Challenger learning center and USAFA. Left to right are Thomas C., Evan B., and Colton C. The event took place at the 21st Century Library. Also pictured is Alicia Klausmeier of the Challenger Learning Center, who was the coordinator of the event. Courtesy photos

Alicia Klausmeier of the Challenger Learning Center in Colorado Springs is pictured here with Bear Creek Elementary School students, from left to right, Lily B., Owen G., Allison S., and Ben S. The fifth graders won the WeDo Lego Build Competition (combined Legos and computer programming) on Dec. 4, which was sponsored by Challenger learning center and the Air Force Academy at the new Pikes Peak 21st Century Library. Klausmeier was the coordinator of the event.

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First responders takes holidays in stride Operate in business-as-usual mode while beefing up DUI enforcement By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

For many local law enforcement officers and firefighters, New Year’s Eve is just another work day. Regular police patrols will be out enforcing the traffic laws and some departments will also participate in the state’s “The Heat is On” campaign, which pays overtime for officers working on DUI enforcement. Monument and other incorporated towns in the Tri-Lakes area that have their own police departments of varying size cover traffic laws and impaired driver enforcement inside their town limits but the rest of the area lies in Colorado Springs

Police Department’s jurisdiction or El Paso County’s. There are also several state and federal highways through the area that are covered by the Colorado State Patrol. What this means is that drivers who decide to drink and drive have a lot of law enforcement officers watching for them. Colorado law enforcement officers will stop drivers with probable cause, whether that cause is behavior that could indicate impairment from a variety of causes, including tiredness, texting and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or driving with faulty equipment. Once a traffic stop is made, officers use their observational skills to find impaired drivers. Drivers with blood alcohol levels of.051.079 are considered DWAI, driving while ability impaired. For some, depending on body size and how fast the drinks were consumed, even one or two drinks could put the driver in the DWAI range. A few

drivers arrested for DWAI might be served a summons and released to a sober driver. A blood alcohol level of .08 or above will likely land a driver in the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. A DUI arrest can be costly. There are court and attorney costs. If convicted a driver could lose his or her driver’s license, have to pay for an ignition interlock device and pay for mandatory alcohol counseling. Some lose their jobs and repeat offenders might get prison terms. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Alcohol and Impaired Driving webpage, every year 26,000 Colorado drivers are arrested for DUI and 150 people are killed in alcohol-related crashes. Besides information about the dangers of driving impaired, the webpage, http:// www.coloradodot.info/programs/alcoholand-impaired-driving, also has apps for iPhone and Android that help drivers es-

timate their blood alcohol levels and help call a cab. Local fire departments are not usually involved in DUI enforcement but they might be called to alcohol/drug-related accidents. Otherwise these departments will also be answering calls as usual. TriLakes Monument Fire Protection District Chief Chris Truty said his department will not have extra shifts and that calls during the Christmas/New Year’s holidays follow a typical winter pattern. “In summer we have a lot of wildfires and accidents related to outdoor activities but in winter the fires are usually heating related and there are falls on ice,” he said. “About 70 percent of our calls are medical. The volume of these calls doesn’t change much through the year and their number is related to the age of the population. There will be more medical calls in areas with older populations.”

Commissioners consider interim appointment to sheriff ’s office Interim appointment would begin Jan. 1 with Maketa’s announced retirement Staff report With the public announcement that El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa will retire at the end of the year, the Board of County Commissioners has statutory responsibility to fill the vacancy by ap-

pointing an interim Sheriff to serve to the end of his term. Accordingly, the board was expected to consider a resolution at its regular meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 23 appointing Sheriff-elect Bill Elder as interim sheriff from Jan. 1, 2015 until he receives the oath of office to begin his Elder first term as elected sher-

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CHRISTMAS ON THE RANGE

Decorative wreaths are outlined in the red light of early-morning sun in the Black Forest area, on the edge of Christmas. Photo by Rob Carrigan

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Open burning ordinance passes on first reading Second reading scheduled for BoCC consideration on Dec. 30 By Staff report The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday approved on the first reading a new County ordinance to regulate open burning activities in unincorporated areas of El Paso County. The ordinance is not final until approval after a second reading, currently scheduled for consideration by

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performances after they’ve moved on to more advanced organizations. “I am proud to have worked with many students who have revealed great potential as young musicians and successfully developed that talent into outstanding adult careers.”

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three of the four first-place trophies in the first, third and fifth grade divisions. “Last year they had to build a rover that landed on Mars and drove six inches and drilled into the surface.” The competition consists of teams consisting of two to four members that are given an unknown build challenge

the Board on Dec. 30. The ordinance addresses changes discussed during several work sessions as well as additional concerns raised during public comment sessions at several BoCC meetings. If passed, the ordinance would establish the minimum requirements for obtaining a burn permit. Other government agencies with jurisdiction, including the appropriate fire protection districts and the El Paso County Public Health, may add additional requirements and restrictions to ensure public health and safety. Open Burning Air Quality Permits and

will continue to be administered by El Paso County Public Health in compliance with state regulations and requirements. If approved on second reading, the ordinance provides that an application to conduct open burning will automatically be sent to both the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and El Paso County Public Health. Open burn permits can be revoked at any time. Burns must be conducted at least 50 feet away from any buildings or combustible fences. Open burns must be directly attended by a competent person with appropriate extinguishing equipment available for immediate use.

The County ordinance establishes restrictions necessary to preserve public safety and procedures to inform residents of planned open burn activities. In addition to the requirements outlined in the County ordinance, all open burning must comply with all state and local fire district rules and regulations. Burning slash is one of the easiest lowcost ways to dispose of slash piles. The ordinance seeks to strike a balance that protects health and safety but still encourages property owners to mitigate their land to reduce fire danger.

Mozingo, who plays the trombone with the Pueblo Symphony, is one of four band directors in District 38. The others are Butch Eversole at Palmer Ridge High School, Kevin Whitelow at Lewis-Palmer High School, and Tom Chapman, who works with students at all of the District’s elementary schools. “The beginning is extremely important and Tom does a great job working with the kids,” Mozingo said. “We know each other very well and we see each other all the time and we all collaborate together.

Eversole was recognized for excellence by the American Bandmasters Association and was recently elected by Pre K-12 and Post-Secondary Music Educators from across the state to be the next president of the Colorado Music Educators Association. Whitelaw was selected to run the Colorado All-State Jazz Program. “We have very talented students,” Whitelaw said. The band program at Lewis-Palmer High School and the Sixth Grade Festival Band from across all five of the District’s

elementary schools have been invited to perform at the Colorado Music Educators Association Clinic & Conference in January 2015. It is the biggest honor in the state. Both ensembles can be seen in conjunction with the University of Northern Colorado Wind Ensemble Jan. 28 at LewisPalmer High School. Seven students from District 38 have been selected to the Colorado All-State Orchestras. For more information on the CMEA go to cmeaonline.org.

and then 30 minutes to create and test their device. “The whole idea is for the kids to apply what they learn, not just be book smart,” Roberts said. This year’s challenge - inspired by Orion - was to move a rocket on the launch pad from the horizontal to the vertical position. “It’s kind of like “Top Chef;” after 30 minutes it’s hands off and then the kids have to present it to the judges,” Roberts said. “The kids also have a presentation

and have to explain what they did on the build.” The teams were scored on design name, presentation participation, presentation of the design process, presentation programming, compliance of specific measurements and materials provided originality of design, and compliance to three design goals. The three goals were to lift the rocket of the ground, keep the rocket vertical, and use at least three moving parts. Each team member must work to-

gether with the design, building and presentation. The teams are judged by volunteers from the community, either Air Force Academy cadets or local engineers who volunteer their time. “These types of challenges are critical today for our 21st century learners,” Roberts said. “They teach the four Cs; communication, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. The four Cs need to be taught and emphasized in every classroom.”

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Storm slows rural pre-Christmas traffic Staff report El Paso County Public Services currently has 21 trucks working Northern and Eastern areas of El Paso County. Plow truck drivers report to dispatch “it’s a different world north of Hodgen Road,” said Dave Rose, public information offi-

cer for the county on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23. Snow covered and icy roads are the rule in the North and East portions of the County. At this time roads passable but getting very slick with dropping temperatures, Rose said.

Trucks are currently working “priority one” roads and will continue to apply anti skid material to help get motorists through the afternoon and early evening hours. El Paso County will continue with a split shift plan in response to these worsening conditions and will schedule a full

call-out of starting at 2 a.m. El Paso County Public Services is responsible for the maintenance of more than two thousand miles of public roadway ranging from gravel roads in rural areas to high speed heavily traveled arterials and neighborhood cul-de-sacs.

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Things that you can count on At a hardware store where I once worked, we would inventory every single nut, bolt, screw and pipe fitting during the week between Christmas and New Years. “There is over 40,000 common items of hardware in the modern hardware line,” went the speech from Merton Taylor, owner of Taylor Hardware. Merton tried to carry all of those items. And by Golly, we were going to count every single one of them, accurately, in all three buildings. Two of the buildings were two-stories and half-a-block long. The third was a track warehouse that stretched for a football field length along Railroad Avenue. I was one of the regular employees but we would usually hire extra help during this massive inventory undertaking. High school kids would be camped in front of nail bins, pulling out 16 penny cement coat nails from CF&I Steel, weighing them, cleaning the bottom of the bin with a sponge and bucket of soapy water and then replacing them and dropping a paper tag with the counted weight. Then on to tackle the next bin of 20-penny cement coat. A similar process occurred at the 10,11,12,14, 16, 20 gauge smooth black wire, and then the galvanized, and on to the chicken wire, hog fence and woven wire. We measured the joints of 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”... up to 2” galvanized and black pipe. We counted

the bell reducers and 45-degree elbows. We weighed the fender washers, flat headed stove bolts, Mile High Grass Seed Mix, and 1/2” sisal rope. We separated and counted 80, 100, 120 grit sand paper and galvanized, black and aluminum stove pipe. In the track warehouse and the two-story building we called the shop, there was no heat and we would usually work in twoperson teams of a “caller” and a “writer.” The writer would be positioned in front a “torpedo” propane heater to keep his or her hands warm enough to continue writing as the caller would wade through the sometimes preweighed, precounted items calling the secret cost code. And secret code it was. Merton, who had been in Naval Intelligence in the Philippines during World War II had devised a complex transference of numbers, letters, blocks and blind alleys that took two or three

years and continuous practice to figure out how to read. I worked there seven years so I eventually became one of the elite group of “readers.” Which basically involved not only deciphering the complex code, but being able to read a seventy-five-year-old, semiblind, hardware store owner’s shaky handwriting done with a number one black or red grease pencil. Math skills were also required in that all the called items and their cost had to be “extended” which sometimes meant figuring out that were four squares per roll of asphalt rolled roofing, at $7 per square, times 400 rolls of red and 200 roles of green and so on. At first I really hated working at the hardware store during inventory week in the week between Christmas and New Years. But later, I got to a point where I really enjoyed “knowing the code,” understanding what each of 40,000 common hardware item’s name was, comprehending that roofing is sold by the square, and being a master at “extension.” Inventory was a process involving various stages of personal enlightenment. Today bar codes at the register and handheld scanners have replaced most of that process. I know it is faster. But, for things you can count on, I still sort of miss that week (in the old hardware store) between Christmas and New Years.

Predictions that may or may not come true The end of each year causes most of us to reflect on what was and what will be. With that in mind, I will make a few predictions mostly sports related - for 2015. I realize my predictions may raise a few eyebrows, but here we go. Oregon will defeat Ohio State for the college football mythical national championship. Until the NCAA has at least an eightteam playoff system, the polls still dictate who plays in the title game and this year’s four-team playoff bracket hardly constitutes a playoff. The New England Patriots will defeat the Seattle Seahawks in February’s Super Bowl, 24-20, in one of the most exciting championship games ever played. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be named the game’s MVP. The Denver Broncos will lose the AFC Championship Game in New England, 4123. Peyton Manning will throw at least two interceptions as Brady and the Patriots roll in Foxboro, Mass. Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow on Feb. 2 (Groundhog Day) and there will be six more weeks of winter. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Pikes Peak region may actually see a lot of snow this winter. The New York Yankees will defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in a classic seven-game World Series. Alex Rodriguez will hit the game-winning home run with two outs in

the bottom of the ninth inning of the final game. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will win his fifth consecutive major league ERA title. The Colorado Rockies will finish last place in the National League West behind (in order) Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Arizona. Unlike many years when the Rockies are in contention the first two months of the season, they will be an average team from the break of spring training and never figure into the mix as a serious playoff threat. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox, now the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, will make the playoffs for the first time in the 1997 season and advance to the Pacific Coast League Championship Series. In a rematch of the 1975 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors will defeat the

Washington Wizards (they were the Bullets in 1975) for the championship. The Los Angeles Kings will win their third Stanley Cup in four seasons, defeating the Montreal Canadiens in the finals. Duke will defeat Texas Christian University (TCU) in the NCAA men’s basketball finals. For the first time since Affirmed in 1978, a horse that wins the elusive Triple Crown of racing (Kentucky Derby, Belmont and Preakness). The Palmer Ridge High School boys’ track and field team, and cross country team, will repeat as state champions. All four Tri-Lakes area high school football teams - Lewis-Palmer, Palmer Ridge, Discovery Canyon and The Classical Academy will qualify for the playoffs. Lewis-Palmer will three-peat as Class 4A state volleyball champions. Woodland Park will win at least six games in football for the first time in more than a decade. Cripple Creek-Victor will win its first football game on the field since 2010. The Winter Hockey Classic in Woodland Park (featuring two high school games in February at outdoor Meadow Wood Park rink) will again be a huge success. And finally, Colorado State UniversityPueblo will repeat as NCAA Division II football champs.

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FORTY YEARS AGO Lois Kimminau slipped and fell on the ice. She broke her leg in two places. The doctor said it was like a skiing accident.

Palmer Lake sends best greetings to Rev. Evelena Macy living in Emporia, Kansas.

The Jr. High Youth plan a progressive dinner on Sunday, January 12, starting at 1:00 p.m.It is limited to 30 youth. Make your reservations by January 9th.

Monday night Santa came to the town hall with gifts for the children.

“Another World” goes to one hour a day. “It’s giving us a greater opportunity to present true theater to our fans.” The show celebrated its 10th anniversary by presenting this full hour. It became the highest rated daytime program of its time. Young at Hearts met for their Christmas luncheon at the First Baptist Church. There were 72 in attendance. The Castle Rock Group joined the Monument Group. The Skylarks of the Air Force Academy presented the program. Jesse Roberts passed away Saturday a.m. He was the janitor at the school for the past three years. His wife, Alma, is in the hospital with a heart attack. We had carolers out on flatbed trucks calling on the shut-ins, especially . “I bet the school children are glad they can go sledding or tobogganing instead of going to school”. December 22 was the Yule Log Hunt. It was a cold and windy day. The Roger Voelker family had Roger’s folks here for Christmas.

Mrs. Dorina Stede and sons invited family and those without family to their home for Christmas Eve. Mr. Hubbard and Mrs. Bradley will have Christmas dinner with the Andy Kruegers. Kolacny Chevrolet-Olds, Castle Rock has its first 1975 Corvette Coup. “See today for immediate delivery”. “Round Toit Sunday” at Pinecrest Baptist Temple featured Al Lacey, Sunday December 29 at 9:30 a.m. “RoundToit Sunday” is an opportunity for those who promised to “come to church when they get‘around toit’ to attend before the year is over.” Epiphany Festival of Lights will be held at the Barn Community Center at 5 p.m. on January 5, sponsored by the Church of Woodmoor. Epiphany marks to time of the arrival of the Wise men at the manger.

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A holiday problem In the holiday season a few celebrations were different during the Prohibition era, which was almost 100 years ago. Out on a farm, in an old barn or out building might be a good place for a still. I ran across this story and thought I would share it with you. Since the family involved might still be in the area, I will not go into who it was! The neighbors had noticed some rather odd behavior from their friend’s goat. It seems the goat, which was normally mild tempered, was now getting to be quite ill tempered. It was hitting trees and most strangely a barb wired fence! It was getting a bit scratched from this, and did not seem to mind. Chickens in the same yard did not show the same aggressive effect, but they seemed to be sleeping more often. As the animals became more entertaining to the area children, the parent’s started asking questions. The police chief heard the story and took a run by the place. It seems the goat was indeed bothered, and the chickens were quite calm, even though conditions on the place were what were considered indescribably filthy. He reported what he found to the county sheriff, who opened an investigation. It seems the property owner, along with another had been seen in the area of the court house in Colorado Springs. It seems that they were selling bottles of something to customers in the area. It did not take all that long to find out what was in those bottles. This seemed

quite bold, and a raid on the property was planned. In the early morning, a force from the Sheriff and the police discovered that there were indeed illegal stills on the property. It seems the goat had been dining on the mash destined for making the liquor that was being sold in various spots around. The chickens had also eaten some of the mash that was spilled by the goat. Charges were filed against the property’s owner and another. I haven’t researched to see what happened in the case, but suspect that jail time was probably involved. In other cases, the brewers seemed to be small time, and were sent off for at least some jail time. The brewing of the illegal liquor was a problem, even in this area, and some of them were quite large. It was not usually animals that gave up the secret stills, it was usually large purchases of sugar. A few years later liquor was legal again, and most of the little stills died away. Today, that goat may have been eating a more valuable weed!

Review: `The Hobbit’ wraps with a Middle-earth melee By Jake Coyle

Associated Press With a sum total of 1,032 minutes, Peter Jackson’s six J.R.R. Tolkien films have earned more than $5 billion worldwide. They have made New Zealand synonymous with Middle-earth. And they have slaughtered enough orcs to constitute genocide. The sheer size of Jackson’s accomplishment — a majestic, fully realized fantasy world, from its lush landscapes down to its hairy feet — is enough to make Cecil B. DeMille blush. Across craggy mountaintops and through enchanted forests, he has set his hobbits, elves and wizards scampering to and fro, always under the threat of greed, ego and selfishness. More than anything, he has taken the stuff of fantasy seriously and rendered Tolkien’s splendid creation with love. Sadly, all of that was true after Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings’’ trilogy. The subsequent “Hobbit’’ trio, which is now finally sputtering to an end with “The Battle of the Five Armies,’’ will inevitably go down as an unneeded, unloved gratuity, a trilogy, like the second “Star Wars’’ run, to write off as overkill. The magic, fleeting to start with, is mostly gone. “The Hobbit’’ might have been a nice little prequel add-on to “The Lord of the Rings,’’ but by dividing it into three movies, Jackson and company have drained the book’s dramatic momentum. The first, “An Unexpected Journey,’’ remains in one’s memory only for its clown-car introduction of the 13 dwarfs in an interminable dinner scene I fear

is just now approaching dessert. “The Desolation of Smaug,’’ for me the most successfully rollicking of these three, brought in (finally) another woman (Evangeline Lilly’s elf Tauriel) and Benedict Cumberbatch’s glorious dragon. What most distinguishes “The Battle of the Five Armies’’ is its relative torpor. After five films of relentless forward motion, its characters always in perpetual flight, Jackson’s “Hobbit’’ has, as if out of gas, plopped down at the Lonely Mountain. Picking up with Smaug’s fiery escape, “Five Armies’’ caps “The Hobbit’’ with a Middle-earth melee as all forces gather around Erebor. The riches inside the mountain draw dwarfs (led by Richard Armitage’s king Thorin), elves (ruled by Lee Pace’s wonderfully snobbish Thran-duil), a smattering of humans (most notably Luke Evans’s Bard) and, of course, huge armies of hulking orcs. All the commotion doesn’t leave much room for Martin Freeman’s Bilbo Baggins. The funny, natural Freeman is one of the best things to hit Jackson’s overly earnest epic (it’s an hour into “Five Armies’’ before the first chuckle), but he has often been crowded out by the avalanche of characters and CGI effects. Perhaps — and I know this could strike Jackson as incredulous — a battle scene need not be an hour long? The action, too, comes in Jackson’s preferred 48 frames-per-second (theater options will vary; and the film is also in 3-D), which, in the mission of greater clarity, yields a heightened artificiality. Some believe this high-frame-rate is the future ( James Cameron is a fan), but for now, it’s the greatest evidence that some

15 years down a Hobbit hole — both pleasingly and frustratingly far from reality — have marred Jackson’s vision. Effects-only shots look fine, but liveaction appears like a soap opera. But maybe it’s time to admire Jackson for his obsessions. He has spent a very long time in Middle-earth and his affection for it hasn’t, for even 1/48th of a moment, ever been in doubt. It is his precious. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies,’’ a Warner Bros. release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Associa-

THE HOBBIT MPAA definition of PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

tion of America for “extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence and frightening images.’’ Running time: 144 minutes. Two stars out of four.

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Choice Enrollment Now Open Tours Offered

Is your student considering attending Palmer Ridge High School or Lewis-Palmer High School for the 2015-2016 school year? Both high schools are offering tours for families on the following dates at 1:30 p.m. Please contact PRHS at 719867-8600 or LPHS at 719-488-6186 to sign up. These tours are intended for district or non-resident students wishing to choice enroll or for new families moving to our area.

D-38 Receives State Awards Accreditation with Distinction

Lewis-Palmer School District has once again been awarded Accreditation with Distinction from the Colorado Department of Education. This designation is only given to top-achieving districts based on several measures of success, including achievement, growth, and post-secondary preparedness. District 38 has received this honor for five consecutive years, every year since the designation was established.

December 2014

It’s Time to Register for 2015 Kindergarten and Preschool Registration events will be held at all elementary schools on February 4th. Students entering kindergarten next fall, or anyone interested in reserving a spot in the preschool program, should attend. Times and locations are posted on each school’s web site. More information is available online on the preschool page at www.lewispalmer.org or by calling (719) 488-4700.

January Tours:

PRHS Jan 23rd 1:30 p.m. LPHS Jan 30th 1:30 p.m.

February Tours:

LPHS Feb 13th 1:30 p.m. PRHS Feb 20th 1:30 p.m. Choice enrollment for ALL grade levels is now open through February 20th. This is the time for residents and non-resident students to apply to attend any D-38 school. Details and forms are posted on the district website. Check with individual schools for additional open houses and tours.

English Language Proficiency

The Lewis-Palmer English Learners program has been recognized as one of the top in the state. The program received the Colorado Excellence Award for highest English language proficiency and academic growth among English learners. District 38 has about 300 students whose primary language is other than English, representing more than 40 languages.

John Irwin Award for Academics

Four District 38 schools have been named John Irwin Schools of Excellence for the 2013-14 school year! Lewis-Palmer High School, Palmer Ridge High School, Prairie Winds Elementary, and Monument Academy were all honored by the Colorado Department of Education for exceeding expectations in academic achievement. Schools receiving this award are in the top eight percent of all schools in Colorado. Front Row: Abegail Beatty, Erika Peterson, Catherine Witt, Maddy Trujillo, Tarah Miller. Middle Row: Morgan Dougan, Ashley Cherry, Alexandra Tolooee, Kayla Jeffery, Devynn Ritchie. Back Row: Coach Marlene Beatty, Emma Clothier, Laura Nolt, Raevyn Quezada, Anna Lincoln, Assistant Coach Shannon Rising. Not Pictured: Lindsey Purdham. Photo by: Colorado Classic Images

January

LPHS Poms Team Makes the Grade

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Jan 14 — The Lewis-Palmer School District Board of Education will hold its next open forum for parents and guardians of our students on January 14th at 6:30 p.m. at the district administration building. This is a chance for informal discussion with elected board members about school-related topics. Jan 28 — 7:00 p.m. LPHS/UNC Combined concert with beginning band at LPHS auditorium, featuring the University of Northern Colorado Band. Free admission

The LPHS Poms team has been recognized for the highest combined grade point average of any team in its division in Colorado. The girls total average GPA is 3.6.

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Jan 22— Monthly Board of Education Meeting 6:00 p.m. at the district administration building

Jan 26 — Palmer Ridge High School Advanced Placement and College Course information night

Feb 3 — Business/School Advisory Group meeting at 7:30 a.m. in the district administration building

Feb 3 — Palmer Ridge High School, Lewis-Palmer High School, Lewis-Palmer Middle School, Monument Academy combined band concert at 7:00 p.m. in PRHS auditorium

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Save the Date! Parent Resource Night Feb 2, 2015 Parents/guardians of middle and high school students are invited to the free parent resource night on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the district administration building from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Expert presenters from our community will offer information regarding social media, internet safety, substance abuse, risky behaviors, and other difficult choices facing our youth. The event is for parents/guardians only. More details will be posted in on the district website soon.

Congratulations to LPHS drama students Four LPHS drama students received “Accomplished” ratings (the highest score) from all of their judges at the Colorado Thespian Convention. Their scores also qualified them to compete at the National Convention next June. Michaela Okland, Spencer Randell, Bryce Herndon, Nicole Gardner.

High Schools Named Top in State

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The independent online school rating site, ColoradoSchoolGrades.com has named both Palmer Ridge and Lewis-Palmer high schools in the top 15 high schools in Colorado. The rankings grade each school in the state on a curve system and compare them to one another. Palmer Ridge is ranked 10th in the state and Lewis-Palmer is ranked 15th, out of 345 schools included in the ratings.

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Artist Wendy Mike’s Suspended works are now exhibited in Commissioners Hearing Room. Courtesy photos

Artist’s suspended works now exhibited Staff report Artist Wendy Mike’s unique exhibit of human forms suspended in light is now on exhibit in the Commissioners Hearing Room at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave. in downtown Colorado Springs. The artist says of her “Embody: Offerings of Dimensional Soul,” “These works are composed of plastic; a lowly material exalted and redeemed to the lofty role of defining the human form. By offering illuminations of the body in motion, I hope to share an experience of profound beauty captured in something as fleeting as a gesture.” In a statement accompanying the exhibit, the artist notes art has long revealed humanity’s fascination with itself and asks; “Is this pre-occupation narcissistic? Or are we striving to further comprehend ourselves?” Primarily a visual artist, Mike has also been a dancer, singer, actor, author and entrepreneur. She founded the nonprofit organization “Future Self: Youth Discovering Success Through Art,” which served at-risk young people through life-changing programs based on the arts.

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Miguel Dakota, a Lewis-Palmer High School graduate, will perform at the classy Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs on Jan. 31. Dakota recently released his first CD. He became a star last summer on the hit television show “America’s Got Talent.” Courtesy photos

Miguel Dakota to play Pikes Peak Center in January Monument resident doing a benefit concert in conjunction with his first CD By Danny Summers

dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Miguel Dakota doesn’t have the traditional rags to riches story, but his rise to fame is impressive none-the-less. And now more residents in the Pikes Peak region will get the chance to know him and his music a little better. The Monument resident and LewisPalmer High School alumnus will perform a benefit concert Saturday, Jan. 31 at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Dakota, whose real last name is Nadal, will play songs from his upcoming album, as well as covers from other great bands. The concert will feature a mix of everything from blues to soul to funk and rock. Proceeds go to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association in honor of Charlie Richardson of Monument. “I grew up listening to everything from classic rock, blues, jazz, gospel, and soul,” Dakota said. “Some of my favorite artists are Bill Withers, Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and more modern music like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, and The Black Keys “I aim to tell stories through my music and while being vulnerable with my audience. I want my music to change people while entertaining them to the fullest.” Dakota added that when he’s writing his own music he tries to make something that he would listen to if he heard it somewhere, while maintaining originality. “The lyrics usually come second; I fit them to the sound and mood of the music,” Dakota said. “I really enjoy collaborating with a band or other musicians but I mostly write alone. It comes very naturally for me to write this way and I love to create music that has the power to influence people’s thoughts, emotions, or ideas.” Dakota will be joined on stage by his

Lewis-Palmer alumnus Miguel Dakota will play a concert Jan. 31 at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. Dakota, whose real last name is Nadal, gained fame last summer on the hit television show “America’s Got Talent.” own band, as well as Christian and Scooby, whom he met when he was on the hit television show “America’s Got Talent” last summer. Tickets are available on line by going to

pikespeakcenter.com or worldarena.com. VIP tickets are also available. The VIP Experience includes a meet-and-greet with Dakota, Christian and Scooby prior to the concert. Light appetizers and drinks will be

served back stage. Also as part of the package, each VIP guest will receive a Dakota hand-made “Love and Freedom” necklace and will enjoy the show from the first few rows of the theatre. Tickets to the VIP Experience are limited. The concert begins at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. Dakota has a heart for children, especially those battling disease or illness, and often takes time to meet with children in need, and their families; behind the scenes and away from the limelight. “When Miguel played the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts last summer he took the time to meet with a kid in need and his mom the next day after his concert,” said TLCA president Michael Maddox. “There weren’t any reporters there, no cameras. Just Miguel and this family. It was really neat.” Charlie and his twin sister, Caroline, were born seven weeks premature in May 2005. Three days later, Charlie developed a disease called Necrotizing Enterocolitis, which attacks a person’s intestinal tract and kills the bowel tissue. Charlie was very sick and had two immediate surgeries to remove dead bowel. He was given an ileostomy and put on IV fluids for his nutrition and the original plan was to have him come home after he was able to get all of his nutrition from breast milk and be taken off TPN (total parenteral nutrition or IV fluids). Charlie was in and out of hospitals many times as an infant. As a result of being on IV fluids for such an extended period put a significant strain on Charlie’s liver. He developed portal hypertension; pressure in the portal vein due to scarring on the liver. Essentially, when the blood can’t freely flow through the liver, it gets backed up into the spleen and can cause internal bleeding. Charlie has an abnormally large spleen which continues to grow, and he wears a guard to protect splenic rupture during sports activities. As Charlie got older his liver damage progressively got worse. A liver transplant was his only hope. That finally came this year.

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Palmer Ridge graduate plays lead in University of Wyoming production “The Nutcracker” — with a Laramie and Western theme — was performed ThursdaySunday, Dec. 11-14. For the Tribune Sarah Moulden, a graduate of Palmer Ridge High School and Junior at the University of Wyoming, majoring in Dance Science with an emphasis on pre-Occupational Therapy, was selected to play the role of Clara from over 50 others who tried out. Sarah began taking dance lessons when she was 3 1/2 years old. “ The timeless classic “The Nutcracker” — with a Laramie and Western theme —was performed Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 11-14, by the University of Wyoming’s Department of Theatre and Dance. The performances were held on the University of Wyoming campus. This classic ballet fantasy is about a young girl, Clara, who receives a nutcracker for Christmas that spurs her fantastical dream. Based on the 19th-century German fairy tale by E.T.A. Hoffman and featuring Tchaikovsky’s dazzling score, “The Nutcracker” comes alive with dancing snowflakes, magical mice, marching soldiers, waltzing flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince. This rendition of “The Nutcracker” recast the Stahlbaum family of Germany or Russia as the Ivinsons of Laramie of the 1890s, with mice modeled after the Hole-in-the-Wall gang, soldiers after the U.S cavalry, and even Mother Ginger and her gingersnaps after cowgirl and Indian princesses. Over 250 college students, local children and community members participated in the performances. accompanied by the UW Symphony Orchestra and the UW Lab School Treble Choir. Rehearsals began in early September. The Nutcracker is performed every four years. “The Nutcracker” had its premiere in 1892 at the Maryinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, with choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivonov and Tchaikovsky’s score, but was not well received. It was first performed in the United States by the San Francisco Ballet in 1944, but did not become a holiday tradition until 1954 when revered American choreographer George Balanchine produced “The Nutcracker” with the New York City Ballet.

The timeless classic “The Nutcracker” -- with a Laramie and Western theme -- was performed Thursday-Sunday, Dec. 11-14, by the University of Wyoming’s Department of Theatre and Dance. The performances were held on the University of Wyoming campus. Courtesy photo

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When Republicans take control of Congress in January, top on their agenda will be undoing environmental regulations they claim will harm the economy, chief among them President Barack Obama’s plans to limit heat-trapping carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. The results of a new poll from the Associated PressNORC Center for Public Affairs Research and Yale University show their priorities may be misplaced. Six in 10 Americans, including half of all Republicans, said they support regulation of carbon dioxide pollution, although they weren’t asked how. Nearly half of Republicans said the U.S. should lead the global fight to curb climate change, even if it means taking action when other countries do not. And majorities across party lines said environmental protections “improve economic growth and provide new jobs” in the long run, a popular Obama administration talking point. The picture of Republicans that emerges from the poll runs counter to the monolithic view of Republicans in Washington as a global warming-doubting, anti-environmental regulation party keen on attacking Obama’s environmental plans. And the results come as the Obama administration continues to forge ahead on its own with aggressive plans on climate change, even if it means going head-to-head with a Republican-controlled Congress that could derail the administration’s environmental legacy. “The American people have made it clear they know climate change is real, and that we can protect the planet and grow the economy at the same time,” Frank Benenati, a White House spokesman, said after reviewing the poll results. “Climate deniers in Congress and those who would try to block efforts to address the climate challenge would do well to listen.” Still, climate change itself ranked near the bottom of en-

and the political showdowns on the issue, the new poll shows that half of Americans have no strong opinion on the pipeline; 31 percent favor it, 18 percent oppose it, and the rest are neutral or not sure. A majority of Republicans support it, but Democrats are more ambivalent than opposed. Obama has said he would base his decision on approving the pipeline on whether it would exacerbate global warming. Yet relatively few Americans make the connection between fossil fuels, the primary culprit in global warming, and environmental risks. Only a third of people surveyed said they were concerned about coal or oil’s environmental risks, suggesting possible support for the Republicans’ defense of those industries and an energy production boom overseen by the Obama administration even as it tackles global warming. Even fewer Americans were concerned about the environmental risks posed by natural gas, which is in the midst of a boom thanks to the technology of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Fracking has been banned in some areas because of concerns over water and air pollution. The EPA is considering whether the practice needs more federal regulation. The poll also suggests there are limits to Obama’s go-italone strategy on global warming: 58 percent of Americans say there should be no global treaty, or the Obama administration should only proceed to negotiate one with the Senate’s backing. The AP-NORC Center and Yale University survey of 1,578 adults was conducted online Nov. 20-Dec. 1, using a sample drawn from GfK’s probability-based KnowledgePanel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 2.9 percentage points. Funding for the survey comes from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Respondents were first selected randomly using phone or mail survey methods and later interviewed online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn’t otherwise have access to the Internet were provided access at no cost to them.

vironmental problems tested in the poll. “Global warming was second to last among environmental issues. That is all you need to know,” said Mike McKenna, a GOP pollster and consultant. In recent weeks and months, the White House has announced a deal with China to curb the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming and pledged $3 billion to a fund that helps poor countries prepare for climate change, further irking Republicans after a near sweep in the midterm elections. The divisions between Republicans and Democrats on global warming are real, the poll shows, and stark. A little over a quarter of Republicans believe global warming is an extremely or very serious problem, compared with 64 percent of Democrats. And while nearly three-quarters of Democrats believe global warming is happening, less than half of Republicans do. “Americans are more concerned about the economy, jobs, and affordable and reliable energy, which is counter to the type of regulations coming out of President Obama’s EPA,” Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., said in a statement. Inhofe, who has called global warming a hoax and dismisses the opinions of the majority of the world’s scientists on global warming, will chair the Senate Environment Committee next year. “This poll proves that Republicans here in Washington are disconnected from average Republicans across the country,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the current chairwoman of the Senate environment panel. “Anyone with a pulse and a heartbeat, with the exception of Republicans in Congress, knows that climate change is upon us, and we must step up and reduce dangerous carbon pollution.’’ While issues such as global warming and the Keystone XL oil pipeline are front-burner for politicians, the APNORC and Yale poll shows that they are not top-line issues for many Americans, even compared with a dozen other environmental concerns. After the Senate failed to pass a bill approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would carry Canadian tar sands oil to Texas refineries, Republicans vowed to try again next year. But despite protests waged by environmental groups,

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poll Few monetary benefits for n the d the those with unlawful hobby suposed. By Trenton Sperry prov- Greeley Tribune lobal GREELEY (AP) — Homebrew clubs and people who grow their own pot make no sen becret of their efforts — and almost always share ming, eyed it with others — but the possibility of being ental found out has kept home distillers alone in ’ de- the basement. Distilling liquor for personal consumpoom tion is still illegal in Colorado and the other ckles 49 states, even though it’s only considered a rned petty offense. which “Most people who distill at home don’t f hyeven tell their friends,’’ said Mike Lurbe, nned a member of Treehouse Brewing Club, a polhomebrewing club in Greeley. eeds Heather Bean, who owns Syntax Spirits, even has a hard time finding employees. o-it“With distilling, you can virtually find cans inisSen-

nobody,’’ she said. “Honestly, most of the people that kind of do the clandestine home distilling, they’re like retired engineers. They’re not going to be the young person who comes on and is going to do the heavy lifting and do distilling. And that’s because of the laws.’’ However, home distilling is growing in popularity. It’s almost as popular as homebrewed beer, Bean said, and she knows this because of the number of people who strike up a conversation with her at Syntax. “It’s actually incredibly popular,’’ Bean said, “and lots of people come in here and start talking about their home rigs.’’ Bean said there’s also a reason the rise in the popularity of home distilling has paralleled the growth in homebrewing. “People frequently actually make beer and then distill it,’’ she said. “Some people decide they should distill because they had a bad batch of beer. Other people get more pointed about it and just make things specifically for distilling.’’ Making spirits for personal consump-

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Licensed distiller Mike Girard prepares a still to receive “wash,” also known as “mash” and transform it into Colorado Sippin’‘Shine at 3 Hundred Days of Shine in Monument. Photo by Dave Smith ing absolutely no idea if it would actually work,’’ she said. “I’m a chemical engineer, and I fervently hoped that it would work. And it does work, it did work. But believe me, that was a lot of high blood pressure and heartburn before the first turn-on.’’ Nevertheless, Bean said the law is the law, and she doesn’t condone anyone distilling anything other than water, vinegar or essential oils without a license. Bean pays more than $1,000 a year for her distilling license. “This is why distillers have gotten that bad reputation, because we’re kind of thumbing our nose at the law more than we should be,’’ she said. “It is the responsibility of the distiller to abide by all applicable laws or accept the consequences.’’

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Pete Coors spoke about the importance of protecting Colorado’s water sources at the announcement that MillersCoors, PepsiCo and Wells Fargo will donate $1 million to The Nature Conservancy. Photos by Clarke Reader

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creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com One of the key ingredients in MillerCoors beers is the famous clear mountain water. On Dec. 16 the company joined with PepsiCo and the Wells Fargo Foundation to ensure that water will be protected for millions of Colorado residents. The three organizations announced they will donate $1 million to The Nature Conservancy to protect the Front Range forests, which in turn will protect a clean water source for the state.

“The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect that land and waters that all life depends on,” said Heidi Sherk, The Nature Conservancy interim state director of Colorado. “The Conservancy works with partners to find solutions that benefit both people and nature.” On hand for the announcement were representatives from the three organizations, who highlighted the importance of protecting the state’s water supply. “This is not just a place where we do business - the Front Range forests are part of our heritage,” said Tom Long, MillerCoors CEO. “The forests catch the winter snowpack and supply water for more than two-thirds of Colorado’s population. We need to ensure we have safe, clean drinking water.” Megan Smith, PepsiCo North America Beverages director of sustainability, said simple acts often lead to big changes and this corporate partnership will have a huge

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The last ride of the Midland Ralph Carr and Lowell Thomas among the last passengers By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan @colorado communitymedia.com It was a serious pain to switch from standard gauge down to the narrow gauge to get through the mountains. Making transfers to different rolling stock (on both ends of the journey), smaller payloads, special equipment required, and other elements were problematic. But building a full width track, through twisting canyons and on precipitous rock walls, up nearly impossible grades, was a daunting task for early railroad track engineers. The Colorado Midland claims the title for being the first standard-gauge line to be built through the Rockies. Like Bunyan’s blue ox Babe’s measurements between the eyes, the tracks were two axe handles and a plug of chewing tobacco wide, (four feet, eight inches) compared to the narrow gauge’s conservative 3 foot span. Organized in 1884 by area pioneer banker Irving Howbart and implemented and guided by the sheer will of businessman James J. Hagerman in its infancy, the line pressed on up through the Ute Pass and eventually made it as far as Grand Junction. Originally, they intended going on to Salt Lake City but with the discovery of gold in Cripple Creek, the strategy shifted to a branch line leaving from Divide, headed south to the mining district. That effort became a tangled mess with construction delays that eventually stopped it dead in its tracks. Some of the original investors formed a new company called the Midland Terminal Railway and it carried its first cargo into and out of the district, (at least as far as Gillette Flats) in 1894. Other railroads followed suit and by the turn of the century, multiple roads were servicing the district but their success was shortlived. During World War I, railroads were nationalized and by 1918, one competitor, “The Short Line” had shut down. The Colorado Midland stopped service shortly afterward but its track, from Colorado Springs to Divide was assimilated by the Midland Terminal Railroad, which by that time, the majority of ownership was in the hands of Spencer Penrose and A.E. Carlton and tied to mining efforts in region. They used it mostly to transport ore to the Golden Cycle Mill in Old Colorado City from the mines in Victor, Cripple Creek and the other mining hamlets in the District. Regularly scheduled passenger trains ran on the line until 1931 but according rail expert Mel McFarland, two terminals on ‘the Westside’ burnt in the winter of ‘31. The train continued to run until the Golden Cycle ceased operation at their Westside mill in 1949. One last passenger train ran in February of 1949. Such notables as former Gov. Ralph Carr and legendary radio announcer and newsman Lowell Thomas attended that last ride. In the late 1980s, John Graham, owner, publisher and editor of the Pikes Peak Journal and his staff completed the following project about the last run of the Midland Terminal Railroad. Winter wasn’t the proper season for such an event, but it couldn’t wait until spring. By then, all the locomotives would be gone. So despite the chilly weather, a sizable crowd turned out on the morning of Feb. 6, 1949, at the Midland Terminal Railway yards on 21st Street to help write a page of history. The last passenger train from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek was scheduled to leave on its final trip.

“Fighting Bob” Evans at the Midland Terminal Railway station in Cripple Creek on May 11, 1909. Photo by Julie Skolas, History Colorado Ed Chonka, a Westside resident who was born and raised near Bott Street next to the sprawling, 500-acre mill and railroad complex operated by Golden Cycle Corporation, was one of the many people who felt the emptiness associated with the railroad’s impending demise. He showed up with his camera to document the Midland Terminal’s last hooray. “I wish I had taken even more pictures than I did,” said Chonka. “But it was real sad. It was such a change. Suddenly the railroad wouldn’t be there anymore. It was like someone dying.” Before the day ended, Chonka recorded scenes of Engine 59, one of railroad’s oldest war horses, pulling four passenger cars up Ute Pass en route to Cripple Creek and the once generous gold fields which gave birth to the Midland Terminal 54 years earlier. Chonka, riding in a car driven by his brother Chuck, took pictures of the train as it chugged its way past many landmarks and stations which are only memories today — Becker’s Spur, Manitou Iron Springs, Lime Rock, Crags, Bison, Edlowe, and Ice House Spur. Hoot Sullivan, an engineer who had worked his way up through the ranks after starting as a worker on a section crew, was also on hand that February day in 1949. “I felt so badly about it,” the Westside resident recalls. “It was like having the rug pulled out from under me. I was young and thought I had everything I wanted. I was an engineer. Suddenly, there was nothing to look forward to.” Sullivan wasn’t alone. In the coming weeks, 120 Midland Terminal employees lost their jobs. Some of them later found temporary work when Commercial Metals Company of Dallas, a salvage company which hired local crews to tear out the 56 miles of rail between Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek. Two weeks after the last passenger trip, the Midland Terminal ran its final freight run to Cripple Creek, returning with 31 ore cars, 27 of them empty, and miscellaneous equipment from depots in Midland, Divide, Woodland Park, Cascade and Manitou Springs. Although all the official “good-byes” had already been said during the passenger train ceremonies, the last freight run was a more befitting tribute to the memory of the Midland Terminal. Hauling ore and freight, not passengers, was really what the railroad was all about, right from the beginning. Born during the scramble to get to the Cripple Creek and Victor gold fields in the mid1890s, the Midland Terminal was a survivor of an incredible and oftentimes cut-throat railroad boom which featured four other main contenders — the Colorado Midland, the Denver and Rio Grande, Florence and Cripple Creek, and the Cripple Creak and Colorado Springs. The competition was fierce with the Colorado

Midland and Midland Terminal working the northern route into the gold fields from Divide, and the D&RG and Florence and Cripple Creek teaming to work a southern route from Florence. Plying the most direct and probably most difficult line was the CC&CS, which reached the gold fields via what is today’s the Gold Camp Road. Benefiting from the booming railroad activity in the late 1890s and early 1900s was Colorado City and its ore-processing mills — Golden Cycle, Colorado-Philadelphia, Standard, and Portland. Colorado City had experienced previous boom eras because of railroad expansion, primarily in the 1880s after the Colorado Midland had carved out a route to Leadville through Ute Pass. The early gold rushes into the Colorado mountains had set the stage for Colorado City to become a staging area for workers headed for the Cripple Creek mines. When production in the gold fields began declining after the turn of the century, the struggle for survival among the railroads and the mills intensified. More than $24 million worth of gold had been produced from ore from Cripple Creak in 1902; by 1917, that figure was down to $10 million and dropping. The Colorado Midland went under in 1918, but the Midland Terminal acquired much of its equipment and continued operating. “The railroad, however, was moving in a direction that spelled its own end,” wrote author Mel McFarland in his book, “The Cripple Creek Road.” “The Midland Terminal was be-

coming dependent upon the output of Golden Cycle-owned mines.” The railroad’s passenger service was quickly becoming a thing of the past, thanks mainly to the automobile. The company was running in the red between 1923 and 1929, and by 1931, passenger service was essentially eliminated. A passenger car would, on occasion, be added to the daily freight runs in the summer, but the Midland Terminal was primarily in the business of hauling ore. For 18 more years the railroad fought to stay alive and managed to overcome a number of obstacles, including devastating floods in 1935 and 1947, and a drastic decrease in mining activity during World War II. Struggling also during this time was the Golden Cycle Mill, which seldom produced at over half its capacity. Labor problems, including a strike by workers who were seeking wage increases, added to the Midland Terminal’s woes in 1948. The Golden Cycle Corporation - which by that time owned both the Midland Terminal and Golden Cycle Mill — finally decided to abandon the railroad and to close the mill in Colorado City in favor of a new facility in Elkton near Cripple Creek. So when a final farewell trip was planned for Feb. 6, 1949, people like Ed Chonka and “Hoot” Sullivan, whose lives on the Westside were entwined with the railroad’s history, turned out to get a last look. “After the last passenger trips, I remember watching some of the locomotives being cut up with torches,” Chonka recalls. “It was hard to believe. I had watched them heading back and forth to Cripple Creek since I was a kid.” One of the cruelest aspects of the Midland Terminal’s demise, as far as historians and restoration groups are concerned, was its almost complete elimination in a short period of time. A few remnants remain today, including some of the terminal building complex which is now occupied by Van Briggle Pottery (Van Briggle has recently relocated) and Ghost Town, and the tunnels along side U.S. Highway 24 in Ute Pass, but most of the physical evidence — including all the locomotives — that made the Midland Terminal an essential part of Old Colorado City and the Westside has disappeared. “I wish the city still had the railroad around,” Sullivan said. “It would be a real asset, I think, for the tourist trade. To be able to take visitors over what was once the life-line to Cripple Creek.

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Have silk, will travel Visitors travel the famous trade route at DMNS exhibt Clarke Reader

creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com Some of the rarest and most exotic goods traveled along the Silk Road between Asia and eastern Europe, but those items weren’t the most important - the ideas, religions and cultures that were moved and shared would go on to shape the entire world for centuries to follow. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is taking guests along that 5,700-mile trade route in its newest exhibit, “Traveling the Silk Road.” The museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., will host the exhibit through May 3. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. “Traveling the Silk Road” is organized the American Museum of Natural History. “The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that ran between China and Constantinople and so we take our guests to five of the main cities along the route,” said Jennifer Moss Logan, educator and coordinator for the Nature and culture gallery programs. “We have immersive and interactive environments with incredible artifacts to see.” The exhibit focuses on the route’s golden age - around 600 to 1200 AD - and begins in the Tang Dyansty’s imperial city of Xi’ an. Logan said Xi’ an was a metropolitan city that celebrated silk and the trade it brought. Visitors will be able to see the lifecycle of silkworms and learn more about how the fabric

is made. “There are many legends about how silk was first discovered, but one was that a princess was drinking tea outside and a silkworm cocoon fell into her tea,” explained Logan. “It was boiled in the tea and she pulled out the fabrics.” Silk was in high demand by nearly all cultures at the time and its secrets were closely guarded by its makers. Guests will be able to see some of the tools and a loom that was used in silk production - traditions that are still carried on today. Logan said that in a time when coins were used but were heavy, especially when traveling long distances, silk was used as currency because of its worth and lightness. The next stop is Turfan, a central Asian oasis between the Gobi and Taklimakan deserts. Logan described the city as an oasis city, where traders were able to rest and shop for exotic goods in its night markets. The markets were held in the evening because it was too hot during the day. In Turfan guests get all their senses involved - they can smell some of the fragrances that merchants sold, listen to the sounds of merchants haggling over prices and touch some of the goods, from animal skins to bird feathers. “Turfan used the karez water system - a system that is still used today and guests can see how it works here,” Logan said. “Snowmelt from the mountains eventually finds it way underground and the system relies on wells

and underground canals to provide water.” In Samarkand, a city located in modern day Uzbekistan, the focus is on the interaction of language and ideas. Guests will be able to hear some of the stories that would have been popular at the time and learn about papermaking - another Chinese skill that was adopted by many other cultures. “There was a lot of cultural exchange of ideas, but some things were still meant to be secret,” Logan said. “Things like silk and papermaking were part of the Chinese heritage.” The quest for knowledge continues in Baghdad, were visitors will tour the House of Wisdom, a library and translation institute that welcomed scholars of all cultures and backgrounds. “It’s in this place that we get things like Arabic numerals, medicine and mathematics,” Logan said. “It was a great city for commerce but it was home to scholars for a thousand years.” Astronomy was a favorite subject in the city, and the museum has a model of an ancient Islamic astrolabe. Visitors have the chance to determine the hour by marking the position of the “stars” embedded in a surrounding starscape. The final stop along the road is Constantinople - what is now Istanbul in Turkey. This stop is special because many of the artifacts on display come from the museum’s own collection. “Constantinople was one of the easternmost outposts of the Roman Empire and trade

IF YOU GO WHAT: “Traveling the Silk Road” WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver WHEN: Through May 3 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. COST: $22.95 adult $18.95 senior (age 65 and older) $14.95 junior-student (ages 3-18 or with a student ID) INFORMATION: www.dmns.org/silkroad

was driven by the desire for luxury goods,” Logan said. The Museum of Nature & Science prides itself on adding a local connection to all exhibits that come through and “Traveling the Silk Road” features local actors playing historic characters, who interact with guests and provide a personal look at the time. “The actors worked for hours to develop their characters,” Logan said. “We have a lot of local pride here - there are aspects of the exhibit that guests will only see here.” For more information visit www.dmns. org/silkroad.

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A replica of a large Tang Dynasty silk loom is included in “Traveling the Silk Road” at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Costumed interpreters tell viewrers about a market scene in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science “Traveling the Silk Road” exhibit.

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Professional

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 719-667-3730 or go to www.ppwfc.org.

TRI-LAKES BUSINESS Networking Interna-

tional meets from 8-9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Mozaic Inn in Palmer Lake. Call Elizabeth Bryson at 719-481-0600 or e-mail ebryson@farmersagent.com.

TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business After Hours

meets from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Free to members; $10 for non-members. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www.trilakeschamber.com.

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.

Recreation

AMATEUR RADIO Operators, W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Monutemnt Fire Protection District Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Contact Joyce Witte at joycewitte@gmail.com or 719-4880859 for more information. The grouip will not meet in December. 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.

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.

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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.

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.

FRIENDS OF Monument Preserve is a nonprofit

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

GENTLE YOGA with Nancy Stannard is offered at 5:30 p.m.

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

THE PIKES Peak chapter of Pheasants Forever meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month (except June, August and September) at the Colorado Division of Wildlife Training Classroom in the back of the building at 4255 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80970. PIKES PEAK Jugglers is an informal group of jugglers

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

THE VAILE Museum, 66 Lower Glenway, is open from 10

and A.M meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays. Both groups meet at 18275 Furrow Road. Call 719-488-9329.

COALITION OF Tri-Lakes Communities. Call John Heiser at 719-488-9031 or go to www.CoalitionTLC.org.

munity, meets 8 a.m. Saturdays at The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Colo. 105. Join us for breakfast, great fellowship and informative programs, and come be a part of the opportunity to give back to your community. Visit http://monumenthillkiwanis.org; call 719-4871098; e-mail info@monumenthillkiwanis.org

LEGACY SERTOMA dinner meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays monthly at Monument Country Club. New members and visitors welcome. Call Ed Kinney, 481-2750. MOMS IN Touch prayer groups meet, by school, throughout the school district for one hour each week to support the children, their teachers, the schools and administration through prayer. Call Judy Ehrlich at 719-481-1668. THE MONUMENT Homemakers Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Tri-Lakes Fire Department Administrative Building, 166 Second St., Monument. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. to prepare for a noon potluck, program, and business meeting, which ends around 1:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. Call Irene Walters, co-president, at 719-481-1188 for reserivations.

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

MOUNT HERMAN 4-H Club meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Grace Best Elementary. There are no meetings in June, July and August. Anyone interested in pursuing animal projects, archery, cooking, sewing, model rocketry, woodworking or just about any hobby is welcome. A new member meeting is the third Thursday in October.

GIRL SCOUTING offers opportunities for girls ages 5-17 to make friends, learn new skills and challenge themselves in a safe and nurturing environment. Call 719-597-8603.

THE PALMER Lake Art Group meets on the second Saturday of the month at the group’s Vaile Hill Gallery, 118 Hillside Road. Call 719-488-8101 for information.

GLENEAGLE SERTOMA Club luncheon meeting is every Wednesday at 11:45 a.m., at Liberty Heights, 12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, 80921. Call Garrett Barton at 719-433-5396 or Bob Duckworth at 719-481-4608, or visit www. sertoma.org.

PALMER DIVIDE Quiltmakers meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Church at Woodmoor. Contact Carolyn at 719-488-9791 or hockcf@aol.com.

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HISTORY BUFFS meets at Monument Library from 1-3 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month.

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.

ITALIAN CLUB If you love family, socializing and culture, then membership in Sons of Italy is right for you. Membership is open to men and women. More information at www.sonsofitalypp.com.

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

KIWANIS CLUB of Monument Hill, a service club dedicated to providing assistance to those less fortunate in the Tri-Lakes com-

THE PIKES Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women offers information by calling 719-532-0021. PIKES PEAK Women’s Connection meets the second Thursday of the month for a luncheon at the Clarion Hotel Downtown, 314 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., with luncheon and program from noon to 1:30 p.m. Free preschool childcare is available with a reservation; $16 inclusive. Call 719-495-8304 for reservations or information. All women are welcome.

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Broncos Institute offers look inside the huddle Partnership with CSU will be part of Sports Management minor By Mike DiFerdinando

mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com For students hoping to find a career in the sports management industry, a new program offered by Colorado State University may be just the ticket. CSU announced the creation of The Denver Broncos Sports Management Institute Dec. 15 — a program that will allow students to work closely with Colorado’s favorite professional sports franchise and learn from professionals in the field. The program, partnering the Broncos with the university, will debut this spring by offering three courses to select CSU undergraduate students. The classes will count toward a newly developed minor in sports management at Colorado State, pending faculty council approval. “We are excited and proud to partner with a worldclass university like Colorado State to create the Denver Broncos Sports Management Institute,” Broncos President and CEO Joe Ellis said in a news release. “This program will allow us to expand our involvement with higher education in our home state and help mentor local students interested in pursuing a career in sports.” Students will take part in hands-on experiences and opportunities with the Broncos. The program will include internships with the team, guest lectures from management and case studies developed in coordination with the team. “As a former student athlete, I have been hoping for something like this for a long time. There’s already a tremendous amount of excitement for the program,” professor Albert Bimper said. “It’s an opportunity for our students to learn from people in a nationally and internationally recognized organization and to be hands on and learn about the business of sports.” Foundations of Sports Management and Inclusive Sport Organizations will be taught by Bimper, the senior associate athletic director and assistant professor of Ethnic Studies. Bimper was an all-Mountain West offensive lineman at CSU before playing one season with the Indianapolis Colts, where he was a backup center for Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. “How do you run an event? What does that look like? What is it like to be responsible for a facility during the course of a season? It’s an opportunity for students to really see things first hand. The internships are a big component of the program,” Bimper said. The institute builds on an existing relationship between the Broncos and Colorado State that has included work on a variety of topics, including turf management, business, marketing and public relations courses and

Broncos offer a look inside the huddle. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke activities as well as numerous CSU student internships with the Broncos. The program will initially be housed in the Department of Management within the College of Business, but the academic framework involves four of CSU’s eight colleges. The program will accept 20 students per semester and all are welcome to apply. “We will be getting our feet wet with a few classes this spring and then really kick things into full gear in the fall,” Bimper said. The classes being offered for the spring 2015 semes-

ter include: Foundations of Sport Management, Inclusive Sport Organizations and Sports Marketing. “The Denver Broncos are rightly considered one of the finest-run franchises in all of professional sports, so the opportunity to have our students work closely with such a quality organization as part of their learning experience is an amazing opportunity,” CSU President Tony Frank said in a news release. “Combining the talents and experiences of our faculty and students with a top-notch organization like the Denver Broncos makes this a unique program, and one we’re proud to be part of at Colorado State.”

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Will Discovery Canyon be final stop in Al Blanc’s long coaching career? 65-year-old Blanc has coached at nine high schools By Danny Summers

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Al Blanc is well aware that Rome was not built in a day. He is applying a similar philosophy to the rebuilding the Discovery Canyon boys’ basketball program. “We’re trying to change the culture around here and be the best we can,” Blanc said. “We’re striving to be the best we can be. “But it’s not going to happen right away. It’s going to take time.” Blanc has gained a well-deserved reputation in the state as being one of the best tacticians of the game. He’s also traveling nomad of sorts as Discovery Canyon is his ninth high school; third in the last six years. He began his coaching career at Vilas in 1973. “There were 23 kids in the whole school and I coached everything there; even drove the bus,” Blanc said with a laugh. “That was a good thing. I wouldn’t trade that experience for anything in the world.” While at Vilas, Blanc completed his degree at Western State. He first attended Western State out of his high school in 1966 and played basketball there for two seasons. “After two-and-a-half years (at Western State) I decided I wanted to go to business school, but then I found out that wasn’t for me so I quit that and went back to Western,” Blanc said. “The rest is history.” It was during his three years at Vilas where Blanc learned the X’s and O’s of the game. He had a chance to move over to Delta in the mid 1970s, where he stayed for eight years. While at Delta he took his teams to the nclu-state playoffs twice, finishing as high as third one season, and compiled 95 victone ofries. orts, Blanc eventually found head coaching oselyjobs at Falcon, Swink, Pueblo East, Mitchningell, Coronado and Harrison before behind denthired last spring at Discovery Canyon. e tal- “Sometimes things just didn’t work out ith aand it was time to move on,” Blanc said. akes art of

Discovery Canyon boys’ basketball coach Al Blanc, far right, is in his first season at the school. Blanc, 65, has coached at nine high schools over a long career. Photos by Paul Magnuson Blanc has nearly 630 victories to his name and has taken numerous teams to the state playoffs. He took Falcon to a pair of Final Fours and won a state championship at Swink. He probably had his most success at Pueblo East, where his teams won 143 games. He led Pueblo East to five Sweet 16 appearances, two Final Eight games, and once to the Final Four. Blanc “retired” from Pueblo East and planned on living a more relaxed life. But then Mitchell had a coaching opening. “I thought I was done and then the Mitchell job came up and I had a chance to coach with my son,” Blanc said. “That sounded pretty good to me so I headed up to Mitchell where I taught and coached for five years.” Blanc planned to make Harrison his final coaching stop. His teams compiled an 18-28 record in two seasons, but when the Discovery Canyon job opened up he quickly applied. “Coach is a student of the game and he’s been around it a lot longer than any of us,” said Discovery Canyon senior Jacob Hein. “We all respect his process and are going

along with what he has to say.” Blanc was hired at Discovery Canyon to restore order. Just one year removed from the program’s best season (2012-13) in school history - 17-8 and a victory in the first round of the state playoffs in under John Paul Geniesse - the Thunder fell on tough times last winter. George German was hired to replace Geniesse, but the team floundered and finished with a 5-18 record. Discovery Canyon is off to a 1-4 start this season, with its lone victory coming against Geniesse-led Woodland Park, 7833, on Dec. 11. “We have good kids here and they’re really been responsive,” Blanc said. “It’s going to be tough to change things around here, but as long as the kids work hard I don’t care.” Blanc has not decided if Discovery Canyon will be his final coaching stop. “It depends if I still want to go to practice or not,” Blanc said “If it gets to the point where I don’t want to go to practice any longer, I’m gone.” Discovery Canyon opens its Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference schedule Jan. 7 at Air Academy.

Discovery Canyon boys’ basketball coach Al Blanc has 630 victories to his name. He is in his first season with the Thunder.

Alexa Smith named MaxPreps National Volleyball Player of the Year Lewis-Palmer coach Susan Odenbaugh selected National Coach of the Year By Danny Summers

dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Lewis-Palmer High School volleyball team won its second consecutive Class 4A state championship in November. Last week, the Rangers pulled off a MaxPreps trifecta when Alexa Smith was named its National Player of the Year. Smith was named the MaxPreps Colorado Player of the Year in November. LewisPalmer finished the season as MaxPreps’ No. 1 ranked team nationally, while Rangers’ coach Lewis-Palmer was named the MaxPreps National Coach of the Year. In December, Smith was named the Gatorade Colorado Player of the year, as well as Volleyball Magazine’s Colorado Player of the Year. Smith, who will attend Purdue next fall, led the Rangers to a perfect 29-0 season as she averaged 4.2 kills per game (51.9 kill percentage.), an ace per set (72 overall at a 93.6 percent), 2.3 digs, while blocking 38 shots and returning 415 serves with just 14 errors. But statistics weren’t what set the 6-foot1 Smith - an outside hitter - apart from the rest of the players in the running for the MaxPreps national award. Her numbers are actually down from previous years because most teams tried to play away from her side, yet Smith still managed to be the Rangers’ primary passer in all six rotations and led the team with a passing percentage

of 2.43. She rarely left the court. “From the moment that she stepped on the court at Lewis-Palmer (as a freshman), we all knew that Alexa was something special,” said Lewis-Palmer coach Susan Odenbaugh. “What makes Alexa so special is that she is a gifted six-position player. “Her humility is what sets her apart from most players. Every time she received any type of accolades, she accepted those awards with both grace and humility and was quick to acknowledge her teammates as being key factors behind her success.” Smith’s all-around ability enabled her to be chosen as a member of the U.S. Women’s Junior National Team last summer. She also played for a U.S National Team following her sophomore year. Earlier this month, Smith played in the Under Armour All-American volleyball game. Smith is the first Gatorade Colorado Volleyball Player of the Year to be chosen from Lewis-Palmer. “I’m really honored to win this award,” Smith said. “I couldn’t have won this without the support of my teammates and my parents. In a 3-1, state title-clinching victory against Ponderosa, Smith collected 20 service receptions, 16 kills, 11 digs, three service aces and two blocks. As a freshman, Smith set the all-time state 4A record for both kills in a match with 47 and kills in a season with 545. She will graduate as second in the state with 1,857 career kills. Her career kill percentage is an impressive 50.9 percent, and her hitting percentage is .396. She also has 1,264 career digs, and a 92 percent career serving percentage. “Alexa will certainly be missed at (Lewis-

Alexa Smith, in white jersey hitting ball, has been named the MaxPreps National Player of the Year. Courtesy photo Palmer) as she will graduate as the most gifted athlete ever to have played for our school,” Odenbaugh said. Odenbaugh has been coaching for 32 years, the last 13 as head coach at LewisPalmer. The Rangers’ deep depth has been a factor in the team’s recent success, which also includes a state runner-up trophy in 2012. The Rangers had just two seniors (Smith and Nicole Montgomery) this season, six juniors, three sophomores and a pair of freshmen. Seven players recorded more than 75 kills, six served double digit aces, six recorded 15 or more blocked shots, and six had 75 digs or more. “They are an exceptional group of passionate players who not only knew how to have fun while they were playing, but who

also kept everything in perspective,” Odenbaugh said. “It was truly a blessing to be able to coach these young ladies. This has certainly been one of the most memorable seasons of my coaching career.” The Rangers were named the MaxPreps Team of the Year in large part because of their 83-5 record in sets. “That we `swept’ all categories is certainly an amazing honor,” Odenbaugh said. “Alexa is certainly the contributing factor behind that kind of success. Undoubtedly, she is one of the most gifted allaround players in the history of our state. She plays with such ease and grace that it almost seems as though everything comes effortlessly to her; however, she is one of the most hard-working, dedicated athletes whom I have had the pleasure of coaching, and she is a student of the game.”

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Thunder girls’ basketball team finishes busy December with close loss at Woodland Park Discovery Canyon is 4-5 By Danny Summers

dsummers @colorado communitymedia.com The Discovery Canyon girls’ basketball team played nine games in 19 days in December and finished the month with a 4-5 record. The Thunder finished its flurry of games with a thriller against Woodland Park (3-2), losing 58-56 on Dec. 19. The Thunder has already won more games than it did all of last season when it finished 3-20 - the worst mark in school history. Discovery Canyon coach Danielle Rivera, now in her seventh season at the school, has gotten balanced production from several players. Five girls are averaging at least 4.5 points per game. Freshman Kristina Schneible leads the with eight points per game, followed by seniors Sophia Smith (7.6), Kathrine Hofmeister (5.8) and Kaylyn Beichner (5.3), and sophomore Alexandra Palmer (4.5). Schneible also leads the team in rebounding with 8.4 per game. The Thunder begins Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference action Jan. 7 against Air Academy (2-5). The Thunder last made the state playoffs in 2013, losing to Evergreen (39-34) in the first round.

Discovery Canyon senior Kathrine Hofmeister, No. 14 in dark jersey, drives down court in a game against Woodland Park on Dec. 19. The Thunder lost 58-56. Discovery Canyon is 4-5. Photos by Paul Magnuson

Discovery Canyon junior Emily Carter, No. 12 in dark jersey, in action during a game at Woodland Park on Dec. 19. The Thunder lost 58-56.

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) The New Year brings challenges that can change many things in your life. You need to be prepared not only to confront them, but also to deal with what happens afterward. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) You have what it takes to set your goals quite a bit higher this year. Learn what you need to know and put what you learn into your efforts. A partner offers loving support. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) In true Gemini Twin fashion, you’re conflicted about a decision you know you’ll have to make in this New Year. Best advice: Get the facts before you make any commitment.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) A friend offers you an exciting opportunity for this New Year. Although your positive aspects are strong in most respects, caution is advised. Investigate before you invest. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) You can make this New Year a roaring success. Start by readjusting your goals to reflect the changes in the economy. Your den-mate offers both wise and loving support. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) The New Year brings new opportunities for change. But you need to be ready to move from the comfortable status quo to the challenging unknown. It’s up to you. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Your most important New Year’s resolution should be to work out problems with a family member in order to avoid continuing misunderstandings. Do it soon, for both of your sakes. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) The New Year has much to offer the intensely determined Scorpian, who isn’t afraid to take on challenges and stay with them until they surrender their rewards. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You’ll have many fine opportunities in this New Year. But be warned: Reject offers of “help.” You work best when you’re free to be your own creative self. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) The New Year offers changes that you might feel you’re not quite ready for. Best advice: Deal with them one step at a time, until you’ve built up your self-confidence. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Travel is a dominant aspect of the New Year. This could mean relocating to another city (or even another country) in connection with your education or your career. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) This New Year brings news about a change you’ve been anticipating. You might have a problem persuading a loved one about your new plans, but he or she will soon go along with them. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making people feel safe and protected. You would make an excellent youth counselor. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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December 31, 2014

Antique Capital of Colorado Nearby Florence offers vintage treasure, art, hiking, skydiving By Charlotte Burrous Contributing writer

Known today as “the antique capital of Colorado,” Florence is located on Colo. 115 about 36 miles south of Colorado Springs. But it wasn’t always that way. After the oil boom and the coal mining ended, Florence citizens looked for ways to attract people to Florence. It started when a discount store opened in nearby Canon City. “It was a case of putting in something that didn’t compete with (the store),” Fox Den owner Peg Piltingsrud. So she and her sister Kit Lamborn explored options, visiting Walnut, Iowa, also known for its antiques. They realized Florence could do the same. At that point, the Bargain Mart converted to an antique mall in 1995. The next year, Piltingsrud and Lamborn opened The Mezzanine and then the Fox Den. “(Now we have) about 20 (antique shops) with two that opened since Thanksgiving,” said. “Every store has its own personality. We have people come from all over and we have many repeat customers from Texas and Oklahoma or people on their way to ski areas.” Some of the stores feature malls with many dealers while others are one owner/ dealer shops. As other businesses have moved into the area, Florence expanded its offerings to art galleries, jewelers and other unique stores. “(We have) five art galleries in Florence,” said Rudl Mergelman. “We have everything from local art to well known regional and international artists. We have everything from traditional to contemporary. We have art for all tastes that’s affordable.” In addition to the art shows that the individual galleries provide throughout the year, the Florence Arts Council also offers an art auction in August and a Paint the Town event in October. “Due to the popularity of (Paint the Town), we’re going to (expand it to) a full week (next year),” Mergelman said. “We’re going to try to get more painter-public involvement so they can watch (the artists) paint.” As an added bonus, the arts council received an unexpected gift in October 2013 when the First Baptist Church congregation offered its building at 201 N. Petroleum to the council when its membership dwindled to the point they could no longer afford it. After accepting the church, the council members volunteered to spruce up the church. Since then, the Bell Tower Cultural Center has offered a variety of programs, including art classes, musical and theatrical entertainment, as well as visual arts.

Bell Tower Cultural Center stands at 201 N. Petroleum Ave. in Florence, where it offers programs and classes. Photos by Charlotte Burrous

Kevin Jack Winslow walks on a trail at Pathfinder Regional Park west of Florence. Those who want more of an adventure can fish, hike or go skydiving in the area. Hiking is available is several places, including Florence Mountain Park along with Newlan Creek Trail, which is part of Bureau of Land Management land. “It’s a three-mile family friendly hike,” said Councilwoman Charlette Henager. “You can hike back down into Oak Creek Grade. That’s a wonderful trail.”

The Florence River Park east of Florence provides easy walking along the Arkansas River. The committee also plans to offer a kayak feature and extend the trail in the near future. Fishing is available along the river that runs through Florence, as well as Pathfinder Regional Park on the west side of Florence and other trails around Florence. Skydiving is another way to spend a day in Florence when visitors can choose one

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