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April 23, 2014
75 cents | Volume 49, Issue 14 Tri-Lakes Region, Monument, Gleneagle, Black Forest and Northern El Paso County A publication of
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Broncos make a stop in Monument Hundreds of fans wait for autographs Staff report
Broncos Malik Jackson, Virgil Green and Ben Garland just off the bus in front of YMCA in Monument Saturday.
The Bronconator and other fans stretched around the outside of the YMCA building in lines at least as long as a football field. At left, Monument city council members, YMCA officials, Broncos, cheerleaders, city employees and others were all smiles in YMCA Gym Saturday, April 19, as part of the Salute to Fans tour.
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Denver Broncos made a local stop on Saturday, April 19, at the Tri-Lakes YMCA for a little more than an hour in Monument. The scheduled stop included autographs and photos with Broncos players, Malik Jackson, Virgil Green and Ben Garland, cheerleaders and Miles the Mascot. The event was part of the Mile High Salute to Fans Tour. Hundreds of fans stretched around the building waiting their turn to speak with the Bronco players. The second annual Mile High Salute to Fans Tour, presented by U.S. Bank, McDonald’s and Pinnacol Assurance, hit the road this April to thank Broncos fans all across Colorado. The 2014 tour started in Fort Collins on Monday, April 14, and will conclude in Castle Rock on Saturday, April 19. The tour in total, visited 20 cities in six days. The tour visited three-to-four cities per day throughout the week and included autographs and photos with Broncos players, cheerleaders and Miles the Mascot. As a way to thank fans for their loyalty, passion and on-going support, each tour stop was free and open to the public. “We’re very excited to bring this tour to each of the 20 cities,” said Mac Freeman, Sr. Vice President of Business Development. “The Mile High Salute to Fans Tour will allow us to get out and thank fans throughout Broncos Country for their ongoing support. Spending time in the communities that support us so passionately is extremely important to everyone in the Broncos organization.”
What to know about the Black Forest Fire Board election Deadline for ballots is May 6 By Danny Summers
dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District election on May 6 has already drawn a lot of interest from folks in the TriLakes area and around El Paso County. A three-person group of first-time candidates running on the “Restore Black Forest Fire” platform includes PJ Langmaid, Jayme McConnellogue and Rick Nearhoof. All three are current or former firefighters. Those interested can read more on them at www.restoreblackforestfire.com. The current board consists of five members. President Eddie Bracken, and members Preston Cooper and Walt Seelye are up for reelection. Rick McMorran and Bill Marchant do not have to run. Bracken also has formed a group called Black Forest Together. Those interested can read more by going to www.blackforesttogether.org. POSTAL ADDRESS
A fourth first-time candidate, Mark Fitzgerald, is also running for a board position, but he is not associated with Langmaid’s or Bracken’s group. Langmaid has been a central figure in the opposition to the current Black Forest Fire Board. Under Bracken’s watch, the board commissioned a private investigator to look into last summer’s massive blaze that destroyed nearly 500 structures and killed two people. The report, which is 2,000 words long, was released to the public in March. The board announced at a recent meeting that the cost of its investigation is up to $114,000. Voters cannot vote for more than three candidates. Terms are for four years. There are several special district elections in the County this spring. The office of the El Paso County clerk and recorder is working to ensure that every eligible voter has the opportunity to vote. In particular, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office is committed to enfranchising those citizens affected by last year’s Black Forest fire, who may have inadvertently disqualified themselves
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from voting in the Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District Board Election. Black Forest citizens who are displaced from their homes must be correctly registered in order to vote in the Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District Board Election. It is important to note that mail ballots cannot be forwarded so the voter must ensure their registration reflects the correct residential and mailing addresses. “We are concerned about the citizens of Black Forest and respect their situation due to the loss of their homes,” said County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams. “Our office is working with the Black Forest District to be sure these residents have an opportunity to vote. In addition to reaching out to the media, we also have sent a letter to these residents to further communicate this important message.” According to Williams, those residents displaced by the Black Forest fire may have inadvertently disqualified themselves from voting in the Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District Board election by the way they updated their voter information. Voters have two address fields to complete (USPS 418-960)
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when changing their registration; residential address and mailing address. The information provided in the residential address field determines for which jurisdictions an elector is eligible to vote. The information provided in the mailing address field determines where a mail ballot is sent. Displaced Black Forest residents living in a temporary home but who intend to move back to their Black Forest address — and therefore could be eligible to vote in the Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District election — must have their Black Forest address listed as their residential address. In order to receive a mail ballot for the election, they must have their temporary address listed only as their mailing address. Some displaced citizens have changed their voter registration to show both “residence” and “mailing” as their temporary address. They will not receive a ballot unless “residence” shows their Black Forest home. Other displaced citizens have not Election continues on Page 12
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