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Donala raises water rates 20 percent Rate increases take effect this month By Danny Summers
Dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com Donala Water and Sanitation District customers received a newsletter with their December statement describing rate increases for the coming year. The adopted 2014 budget includes a rate increase for water and sewage use. The water rates, across all tiers, will increase by 20 percent. The monthly wastewater charge will increase by $1 a month, setting the monthly sewer rate at $29. “It’s our job to be as transparent as we can be,” said District General Manager Kip Peterson. Donala also increased rates 20 percent in 2013. Prior to that, rates increases were 5 to 6 percent a year, according to Peterson. “One of our customers said ‘I conserve and conserve and yet we get a rate increase,’” Peterson said. “I understand where that customer is coming from and I know it can be frustrating. “We do a comparison of our rates vs. other districts in the area and Donala is right in the middle.”
Several years ago, the District’s board of directors established a budget direction that was implemented in 2012. Simply, the rates charged for water and sewer needed to cover the costs of providing water and waste water services. Property taxes received via the District’s mill levy are supposed to be used to further water acquisition projects, along with the capital needs of the District. However, in the past the rates have not covered the actual costs of providing service and the property taxes have been used to make up the difference, according to Peterson. Additionally, Mountain View Electric, the district’s electrical supplier, has increased rates. “My job is to not only manage, but educate. There are some things we have to do to make sure we have water 30, 40 years from now.” “One of the goals of the board of directors is to expand our attempts to reach out to the community,” Peterson said. “We will
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Donala has 25 miles of underground pipe (most of it more modern than this wooden pipe near one of their well houses in Gleneagle) carrying both water and sewer. Photo by Rob Carrigan
Lambert taking a lead to change firefighting chain of command The District 9 representative is introducing two bills during the current General Assembly By Danny Summers
Dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com As the former deputy director of the Air Force Space Analysis Division, Kent Lambert helped investigate the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Now, in his role as State Senator, R-Colorado, Lambert, a retired colonel, is hoping to fix what appears to be a broken chain of command when it comes to fighting wild fires in the Tri-Lakes area and Pikes Peak region. On Jan. 8, Lambert, an Air Force Academy graduate, introduced a bill during the first day of the General Assembly. Essentially, the bill would empower county authorities to take over command during an emergency without permission or a request from the local jurisdiction. “The way the law is written right now the local fire districts must contact other agencies before they get any help,” Lambert said. “The sheriff should really have fire jurisdiction everywhere in the state in unincorporated areas. They are the local fire marshal.” Lambert represents Senate District 9, which includes Black
Colorado State Senator Kent Lambert, R-Colorado, center wearing blue jacket, who represents District 9, is introducing two bills during the General Assembly that could have a huge impact on the way future forest fires are fought. Courtesy photo Forest, Monument and Palmer Lake. Last summer, nearly 500 homes and more than 14,000 acres were destroyed during the massive Black Forest fire. The response to that fire has been the center of a growing conflict between Black Forest fire chief Bob Harvey and El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa. The sheriff has said on numerous occasions that the Black Forest Fire Department mishandled the early response to the fire. Harvey and his backers disagree.
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“Time is of the essence when a fire of this magnitude breaks out,” Lambert said. “As we saw last summer there was confusion over who really has command.” The first day of the fire Lambert was driving from the state capital in Denver to his home in northwest Colorado Springs. “I got to the Tech Center and I could see the black smoke,” Lambert said. “But I know people in Black Forest who couldn’t see it. Couldn’t smell it.” Lambert’s bill, if it clears all the hurdles, could become law by the
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end of the session in early May. Lambert will introduce a second bill next week that would address the state’s ability to take command of resources and operations when battling fires on federal land. Lambert’s District 9 stretches south to Highway 24 and up along Rampart Range Rd. During the Waldo Canyon Fire, Lambert took note regarding what he believed was a lack of communication between the U.S. Forest Service — which was in charge of coordinating the firefighting effort — and other local
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agencies who were called in to assist. “My second bill gives more authority for the county and state to work with the federal government,” Lambert said. “As it stands right now, the federal government has exclusive jurisdiction in the national forests. I think it needs to be a joint venture. “Under exclusive federal control the U.S. Forest Service says ‘We don’t need your help.’” Lambert referred to the federal House of Representatives Hastings-Tipton Healthy Forest Bill as one he supports. That bill, which the House passed in September 2013, address the hazardous conditions of Western forests by establishing a plan for healthy forest management to reduce the occurrence and severity of wildfire, protect watersheds, species habitats and ecosystems, and prevent the loss of life and property. Tipton, a republican, represents Colorado’s 3rd District. Hastings is a Republican from Washington. “We have to really take a careful examination of the laws and not let the bureaucrats dictate what happens,” Lambert said. “We still have not learned that we have to learn to communicate better and work together on this. “We live in a forest urban interface. We need to have the right mix of deliberate planning and emergency planning.”
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Hickenlooper: State of our state is strong Governor touts economic numbers during annual address. By By Vic Vela
vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Gov. John Hickenlooper sounded like a man running for re-election during his annual State of the State address inside the Capitol on Jan. 9, as he touted Colorado’s economic rebound and called on lawmakers to “ignore divisive politics.” The governor sounded themes of unity throughout his speech, but particularly when he lauded Coloradans’ resilience during times of tragedy last year — which led to one of the most enthusiastically-received lines of the day. “Colorado does not shutdown. Colorado does not quit. Colorado does not break,” he said, to a standing ovation inside the House chamber, where all 100 state lawmakers were gathered. Hickenlooper hyped Colorado as a magnet for businesses and a state where job numbers continue to grow. And, for the most part, he stayed away from contentious issues that dominated the Legislature last year. While Democrats walked away glowingly from the governor’s speech, many Republicans voiced a “wait-and-see” response. “Well it felt good, but let’s see if those feelings continue for the rest of the year,” said Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock. “When he talked about not wanting parties to lock down, I hope he holds to that with his own party.” Much of the governor’s speech
Gov. John Hickenlooper greets guests before the State of the State speech at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver on Jan. 9. Photo by Hannah Garcia focused on the state’s improving economic numbers. Hickenlooper said the state has experienced a significant rebound in job numbers since 2010, when Colorado was ranked 40th in the nation in job growth. Now, the state ranks fourth in that category, has added 170,000 jobs over the last few years, and has seen its unemployment rate drop from 9 percent in 2010, to its current rate of 6.5 percent. “But let’s be clear,” the governor cautioned, “the unemployment rate is not low enough, and all of us share a commitment to keep a statewide focus on this issue.” The state’s improving economy has also allowed lawmakers to work with more budget reserves than it had in recent years, which
Hickenlooper said has been important when natural disasters have struck. “The single most critical factor in Colorado being able to stay open for business throughout hellfires and high waters has been reserves,” he said. Hickenlooper also talked about new business that lawmakers will attend to this session. They included legislation that seeks to cap college tuition rate hikes and provide more financial aid for students, a part of the speech that received a standing ovation from both sides of the aisle. The governor also talked about other priorities, such as improving technology to reduce wait times at Department of Motor Vehicles offices; expanding Inter-
net access across rural areas; and extending job-creation tax credits for businesses. The governor — who is up for re-election in November — stayed away from controversy. His only mention of last year’s gun-law saga came in a way that addressed the mental health aspect of gun tragedies, while touting recent laws that created more mental health services. On oil and gas industry regulations, Hickenlooper said it’s important to recognize that oil and gas companies contribute billions of dollars to the state economy. At the same time, industry leaders should “recognize their moral and legal obligation to protect our air and water.” Democrats praised Hickenlooper’s speech.
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“I was very impressed with the collaborative nature of the visionary and positive message,” said Rep. Sue Schafer, D-Wheat Ridge. “The theme of his speech was really about recovery.” Rep. Cheri Gerou, an Evergreen Republican who is known to cross the aisle on certain issues, said the governor’s speech was well-received. “The governor was able brag about his accomplishments and he should,” she said. “And the economy is recovering. Granted, we’ll never have enough money for all of our issues, but we’re making headway.” But other Republicans said it’s convenient for Hickenlooper to talk about unity without referencing the polarizing bills that he signed into law last year. “What was negative here last year was how things were handled,” said Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs. “The record was negative and the people said no. You can’t run from that.” Rep. Polly Lawrence, R-Douglas County, pointed out that the governor made no mention of measures that will be taken up again this year, such as repeal efforts on gun bills, renewable energy mandates for rural communities, and same-day voter registration. “We’re not looking to repeal everything that was passed last year, but there are corrections that need to be made,” Lawrence said. But Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, said that is yesterday’s news. “Last session was last session,” he said. “We’re looking forward. The governor highlighted the key things we need to do to bring us together, and that’s what we need to do.”
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Cubs Scouts in Pack 94 collected over 1,060 pounds of non-perishable food for the South Colorado Care and Share Food Bank in December. The Care and Share Food Bank provides food to more than 300 member agencies throughout 31 counties southern Colorado. Approximately 50 scouts collected food between Thanksgiving and early December 2013, many braving the extreme cold. Pack 94 is sponsored by the Antelope Trails Elementary School PTO in Gleneagle and consists of students in 1st through 5th grade from Antelope Trails and other elementary schools in the Tri-lakes area. Courtesy photo
Scouts Collect for Care and Share Staff report Cubs Scouts in Pack 94 collected more than 1,060 pounds of non-perishable food for the South Colorado Care and Share Food Bank in December. The Care and Share Food Bank provides food to more than 300 member agencies throughout 31 counties southern Colo-
rado. About 50 scouts collected food between Thanksgiving and early December 2013, many braving the extreme cold. Pack 94 is sponsored by the Antelope Trails Elementary School PTO in Gleneagle and consists of students in first through fifth grade from Antelope Trails and other elementary schools in the Tri-lakes area.
Colorado lawmakers get to work Party leaders talk about new efforts, old battles By Vic Vela
vvela@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The 2014 legislative session got underway Jan. 8, with speeches from party leaders that addressed a variety of key issues that lawmakers will be taking on over the next few months. Yes, there were calls by leaders in both chambers to work together on issues like jobs, the economy and education. But there was plenty of politics on opening day, with Democrats and Republicans exchanging jabs on contentious issues many of which were fought over last year that are sure to lead to headlines during this year’s session. Although leaders talked about issues that they will surely fight over during the next few months, it is clear that their early priorities will focus on working together on legislation that will deal with flood and wildfire disasters. The first series of bills that were introduced in the House came as a result of work by a bipartisan Flood Disaster Study Committee. Those bills include legislation that creates income tax credits for properties destroyed by natural disasters, and another that creates grant funding to repair water infrastructure that is impacted by natural disasters. “Despite all the recovery work that’s already happened, there’s much still to do,” said House Speaker Mark Ferrandino, DDenver. “And we must see it through to completion.” House Minority Leader Brian DelGrosso echoed Ferrandino’s remarks on the importance of immediately dealing with natural disaster legislation. “Helping our friends and neighbors impacted by these tragedies will be a top priority of Republicans this session, and I am glad to hear that it will be for my colleagues across the aisle as well,” DelGrosso said. Education will also be a key area of focus this year. Senate President Morgan Carroll, D-Aurora, introduced the College Affordability Act, which places a 6 percent cap on tuition rate increases, and provides more
money for financial aid. Carroll said the bill deals with skyrocketing tuition costs that often create enormous amounts of debt for students. “What we are talking about is squeezing out economic and life opportunities for an entire generation,” Carroll said. “This is an unsustainable trend that threatens to weaken our economy.” Ferrandino also talked about education, telling House members that students need more resources inside classrooms. He also took issue with the views on public education of Republicans, who often contend that schools need to be reformed, before more money is thrown at the education system. “But while some have argued for reform before resources, let me say this: Reforms will not work and our schools will not get better if they are not adequately funded. Period,” Ferrandino said. Republicans will move forward with legislation that seeks to undo Democrat-sponsored bills that became law following last year’s session. They include legislation that doubled the renewable energy mandate for rural electric cooperatives. DelGrosso said the mandate “puts a financial strain” on rural families and businesses. DelGrosso said that while the state’s economy is improving, parts of rural Colorado continue to struggle. “The voice of rural Colorado is being heard loud and clear by House Republicans and I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will hear it as well,” DelGrosso said. Last year’s session saw Democrats achieve several legislative victories, over loud protests from their Republican colleagues. Democrats scored wins on gun-control, election reform and on social issues, including the creation of civil unions in Colorado. But Senate Minority Leader Bill Cadman, R-Colorado Springs, said Coloradans had a “visceral response to what took place in this Legislature last year.” That response included recall efforts that cost two Democratic senators their jobs and led one to resign from office.
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continue to host community meeting in an attempt to answers questions on what we are doing to control costs, along with our efforts to add renewable water sources to the District’s portfolio. Donala’s primary water source is the Denver Basin of deep aquifers. It is then treated for iron and manganese and distributed. Peterson said the Denver Basin is a dwindling resource, so the District has been very active in seeking a renewable source to augment and eventually replace it.
In November 2008 the District purchased a 711-acre ranch (Willow Creek Ranch) near Leadville for the purpose of obtaining the water rights. “Any time you can get a renewable resource it’s a great thing,” Peterson said. The district’s operation is rather extensive. It has 25 miles of underground pipes carrying both water and waste water. The district also has 14 wells spread throughout the community. The district’s waste water treatment plant is located the west side of Interstate 25, just south of Baptist Road. Donala was formed in 1972 to serve the development that was later named Gleneagle and the Gleneagle Golf Course (which closed down in November).
Today, the District serves Gleneagle and the surrounding areas, as well as The Ridge at Fox Run and Struthers Ranch. Donala is a quasi-municipality. Translated, that means it is a special district under Colorado statutes that is governed by a board of directors elected from within the district and run by a manager and staff. It is a notfor-profit. Peterson is well aware that nobody likes to see their rates increase, especially 20 percent. He welcomes customers to stop by the office located on 15850 Holbein Drive, or call 719-488-3603, or go to the web site at www.donalawater.org to get the latest information or ask questions.
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JAN. 16 ANNUAL POTLUCK The Palmer Lake Historical Society plans its annual potluck dinner and membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake. Dwight Haverkorn, a retired Colorado Springs police detective, will present the results of his research into the unsolved murder of CSPD Officer Richard Burchfield on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 1953. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the historical society and the “cold case” involving the murder of Officer Burchfield. If you have one, bring an item related to local history to show, discuss, and possibly learn more about. This program is free to the public. We will provide the baked ham, coffee, and tea. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. For more information, visit www.palmerdividehistory.org.
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40 YEARS AGO Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor News, Jan. 17, 1974 The Cub Scouts of Pack 17 of Palmer Lake, Monument and Woodmoor will begin a paper collection project. Papers will be collected on the fourth Saturday of the month and will be sold to a recycling firm in Colorado Springs. Stack papers at the end of your driveway (no magazines, please). Proceeds will be used for the Pack 17 account. ••• OMA’S TV Radio and Appliance Repair has come to the area. It is owned and operated by Richard DeBlois. Richard presently works at Phillips 66 in Monument. The business was named OMA after his wife. Her name is actually Jean, but Oma is the German name for grandmother. Richard wanted something different for a name so he chose OMA. •••
There will be a delay in telephone service in Palmer Lake. This is because of a temporary shortage of switching equipment in Mountain Bell’s Palmer Lake office. Growth and demand for telephone service have caused the shortage. Some future customers may have to wait until May for service. It will cost $99,000 and will have the potential to add more than 400 new customers. ••• Mr. and Mrs. Don Durant have been busy delivering new phone directories. They finished in the past several days. ••• LaRayne A. Graff and Eric Thomas Erickson were married Nov. 17, 1973 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Graff of Palmer Lake and Mr. and Mrs. James Erickson of Plankinton, South Dakota. The couple will make their home in Wahpeton, N.D., where the
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Trail and explores the story of ancient volcanos, towering redwood trees, and three-toed horses. Meet at the visitor center and be prepared for a 1-2 mile hike. Dress for winter hiking. Go to http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks. htm. Visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/flfo or call at 719-748 - 3253.
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ment, along with America’s 401 other national park units, will waive entrance fees Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Visit the new visitor center where you can view the park film “Shadows of the Past,” explore hands-on exhibits, and visit the recently remodeled bookstore. Children can earn their Junior Ranger Badge or Patch through the free, Junior Ranger program. If hiking is more your style, enjoy one of the many secluded trails at the park. There are 14 miles of trails that wind through the peaceful, montane forests of the Florissant valley. The monument also has two picnic areas where you can enjoy an outdoor lunch. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Besides a fee-free day, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will offer visitors the opportunity to participate in a ranger-guided hike, “Stories in Stone,” from 10-11:30 a.m. Ranger Whitney leads a family friendly interpretive hike along the Petrified Forest
PATRON LUNCHEON The Ute Pass Historical Society and Pikes Peak Museum will have their annual patron luncheon on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. A program will follow the luncheon and is open to the public. The presentation begins at 1:45 p.m. and is titled “Colorado Midland: A Train Ride” by local historian and author Mel McFarland. Select items from the gift shop will be available for purchase; cash or checks only. Call 719-686-7512 or check www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org.
bride is a L.P.N. at Wahpeton Rehabilitation Center. The groom is attending State School Science. ••• Dr. Kerry Thompson has opened a practice in family medicine in the Woodmoor Medical Clinic. ••• On Dec. 13, the Homemakers Extension Club of Monument held their annual Christmas party. The members did not
exchange gifts this year as they voted to supply popcorn balls and candy to the boys at Frontier Boys Village. L & L Super Market owned by Ed and Bob Longfield donated a turkey to the club. A meal was served followed by a music presentation from the High School Chorus. Santa was there and gave a candy cane to each chorus member. — Compiled by Linda Case
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The long, dry spell comes early to Colorado Prohibition or “the long dry spell’ came early to all of Colorado in January 1916, and in some communities here, booze was illegal even before that. “Along with six other states, Colorado passed prohibition three years before most of the rest of the nation, led largely by a crusade of religious leaders and women voters,” wrote Michael Madigan in “Heroes, Villains, Dames & Disasters: 150 Years of Front-Page Stories from the Rocky Mountain News.” “It was estimated that 1,615 saloons and dramshops and 12 breweries were immediately put out of business.” Many could never forgive such nonsense, and in the company of thousands of others, sought “alternatives.” But other “dry” cities struggled with the question long before that. Colorado Springs for example outlawed liquor from day one. City founder Gen. William Jackson Palmer had forbidden liquor from being
made or sold anywhere in the city. “Palmer wanted to create an attractive, orderly city that would appeal to new settlers, as opposed to some of the wilder communities in the West with there saloons,” a Gazette article quoted Matt Mayberry of the Colorado Spring Pioneers Museum. “But people still want their alcohol and will come up with inventive ways to get around the law.” Enter the practice of using booze as medicine. With a prescription from a doctor, a
‘patient’ was allowed to buy a quart of whiskey. According to most reports, many a resident in the town suffered from ‘snake bite’ and required a dose from the pharmacy. “More people are bitten by snakes than in any town of this size I know of,” noted a writer for the Pueblo Chieftain in the 1880s of its Northern neighbor. “It is a little remarkable with what facility a man can get a prescription for snakebite in such a temperance town.” By the turn of the century, many of the local pharmacies in Colorado Springs had dispensed with the formality of a doctor’s prescription and were quietly pouring drinks at fountain counters. Perhaps you would be required to order a ‘nectar’ or ‘wild strawberry’ by code word but the concoction was generally familiar and refreshing when it arrived from the ‘jerk.’ The profits involved allowed pharmacy owners to pay any steep fines, or legal fees to keep the business rolling and the liquor
flowing in most cases. But by the first of January, 1916, the entire state was once again legally prohibited from selling spirits. “Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Cripple Creek and all the mountain and other towns went dry at midnight without ceremony,” according to the front page of the Rocky Mountain News. “Most saloons closed their doors before the final hour.” And in Denver proper. “Toward midnight an immense throng gathered on Curtis Street and other streets in the downtown business section, tooted horns and in other ways welcomed in the New Year.” The same article observed however that some folks were prone to skirt such laws. “Meanwhile, the citizens who were loath to break ancient habits with the stroke of the clock were well provided. For days gurgling packages have accompanied the homeowner to the legal security of his cellar.”
Baseball Hall of Fame is greatest of them all The baseball Hall of Fame class of 2104 was announced on Jan. 8. To my delight, pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine received more than 90 percent of the vote and will be enshrined into Cooperstown this summer. Also elected in his first year of eligibility was first baseman/designated hitter Frank Thomas, who got 84 percent of the vote. Not making it on his second try was Craig Biggio, who fell two votes shy of the required 75 percent. Other worthy candidates — in my opinion — falling short were Mike Piazza, Tim Raines, Alan Trammell, Curt Schilling, Jeff Kent, Mike Mussina, Larry Walker, Don Mattingly, Fred McGriff and Jack Morris. The PED guys — or those suspected of being PED users — on the ballot that have been a hot topic of conversation for a while include Mark McGwire, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Eric Gagne and Jeff Bagwell. Yes, I am aware that Piazza has been thrown into that mix, but very little has been mentioned on his involvement compared to the rest of the alleged abusers. I am not eligible to vote for the Hall of Fame, but I can confidently say that I have probably covered more professional
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quences of the long and grueling season. There was a time, of course, when the common choice of drug among many players was beer and hard liquor. Numerous superstars, like Mickey Mantle to Don Newcombe, had their careers adversely affected by spending too much time in the bottle and holding down bar seats. Oddly, one of the hardest drinkers of them all, Babe Ruth, was so talented and so dominant that he was seemingly not affected by his lifestyle. Imagine just how good the Babe might have been if he didn’t have to play with a hangover his entire career. It has been said that Ruth is the alcoholic home run champion; Hank Aaron is the organic home run champion; and Barry Bonds is the anabolic home run champion. Take that for what it’s worth. Baseball is the greatest game of them all for a variety of reasons. The hardest thing to do in any sport is to hit small white ball (about 9 inches in circumference) traveling upwards 100 miles per hour, with rounded piece of lumber, when you have less than one-third of a second to react. Throw in the fact that these players are in a loud stadium with 50,000 people watching — sometimes at night under
lights, in the shadows, in the rain, or in the brightness of day — and this already difficult task becomes more complicated than landing a man on the moon. Oddly, baseball is the only game where the defense has the ball. Think about that, in every other that sport the offense has the ball. The difference between a .300 hitter and .275 hitter over the course of a baseball season is one hit per week. That’s one extra dribbler down the line, one Texas Leaguer that falls over the shortstop’s head, one seeing-eye single past the second baseman. So why is it that we, as an American society, care way more about who gets elected to the baseball Hall of Fame than any other sport’s elite ring of honor? I think it is because baseball has been around (as we know it) for 175 years and there is so much tradition and so much history. The numbers mean something to us. A .300 hitter; a 40 home run season; a 20-win pitcher; 100 RBIs. Baseball is an acquired taste. It is relatively easy to play. All you need is glove, Summers continues on Page 7
What weather problems? As the weather gets interesting, the idea that this is the worst there has ever been gets passed around. This is seldom true. We keep records to prove that, but how often are they consulted? I have talked about bad weather here before, but I ran across another interesting bad weather incident. This story was told by Judge John Easter on the anniversary of a bad storm at Palmer Lake in 1858. The judge was one of the first to arrive at Cherry Creek, now Denver. He built one of the first cabins there. He, on this occasion before gold had been discovered, was traveling with a group of soldiers that were heading from Fort Garland to the fort at Laramie. The troops had been harassed along the way by Indians. On the ridge at Black Forest they camped on Black Squirrel Creek during a snowstorm. In the blinding snows the soldiers took shelter as best they could. The soldiers remained isolated in the storm and when it broke they found themselves scattered all along the ridge. In the area they worked to gather the stragglers and find food. The day started with scattered clouds and patchy blue skies and seemed to be improving. As often happens in this area, as evening approached, the storm returned. The group had still not found all of their members. The forest and the rocky ridges provided the only shelter from the storm. Throughout the afternoon and into the night the wind and snow increased. The storm lasted for days. The morning
of the third day the sun came out, and the wind eased up. The snow buried some of the tents, and on level ground the snow was 4 feet deep. Drifts in the trees were as tall as men. In searching for the scattered soldiers a small cluster of four men were found frozen. Sixty pack mules were scattered in the forest as well, but a dozen or so were found frozen. As soon as they could they reorganized and started to move down the other side of the ridge toward the north. In the area on the Cherry Creek, where gold would eventually be found, they paused to regroup, eventually making their way up into Wyoming territory to Fort Laramie. It is difficult to say if this storm was really the worst. This storm was in May, and the experienced residents in this area know how bad a spring storm can be. These soldiers were probably not really prepared for such a storm. Having food and shelter makes the difference. So, when you hear about the “worst storm” it may be bad — but it may not really be the worst!
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You say you want a resolution? And it’s been a long December and there’s reason to believe; Maybe this year will be better than the last; I can’t remember all the times I tried to tell myself; To hold on to these moments as they pass — Counting Crows I usually try to produce a list of resolutions for the new year. They usually last about a week. No, make that a day. They are usually broken by Jan. 2. This year, I’m trying a different approach. I’m just trying to make myself a better person. If I fail, I will pick myself back up and try again. I have decided to take up painting again, I have decided just be healthier. I want to do more activities with my
kids. I want to give 110 percent at work. Will any of these last? I don’t know, but I’m going to give it a great shot. In past years, I have had aspirations of losing tons of weight, eating healthy, not drinking alcohol, eating less chocolate, going to church more. These are all admirable, but they do not last. This year, I’m trying to remove the
pressure. They are not resolutions, they are goals to aspire to. Here are a few of my goals for 2014. 1. Keep doing yoga. I don’t think I’ll drop the weight like water, but at least I’ll be doing something that makes me happy. 2. Not to give up chocolate. Because why should I? 3. Reset my priorities. Typically in life, there is no reset button — I heard that on a video game commercial once, and it’s very true. So reevaluating some things might not be a bad idea. 4. Give it all to God. Yes, whether He wants it or not, he’s getting all of my old luggage and dirty laundry. Here’s the whites, God! 5. Get more organized. No one, and I mean NO ONE, is more disorganized than me. Seriously. I have scraps of paper I’m
saving for ... who knows? Time to clean up my act. 6. And speaking of cleaning up my act .... I also intend to keep my house clean consistently. If only because I like the smell of Pine Sol. 7. Put others first. By this I mean, forgetting my own comfort zone for the greater good. This is tough, that’s why it’s so far down on my list, but a leopard can’t change its spots overnight. Maybe that’s why I love leopard print so much ... There you have it. I think 2014 will be my year. I can’t wait! Stephanie Ogren is married and has two children. She is employed at Colorado Community Media as the lead editorial page designer and a copy editor. She can be reached at sogren@ourcoloradonews.com
Statement on Sexual Harassment and Violence report Today, the Department of Defense released its annual report on Sexual Harassment and Violence at the Military Service Academies. This report assesses the effectiveness of policies, training, procedures and initiatives for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Programs at each Military Service Academy. The SH&V report determined that the Air Force’s Academy is in compliance with all of the Department’s lines of effort, to include prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy and victim assistance and assessment.
Last academic year (June 2012-May 2013) at USAFA there were 45 reports of sexual assault, to include seven incidents that happened prior to cadet accession. This is down from 52 reported dur-
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FRONT RANGE Business Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Bella Panini in Palmer Lake. TRI-LAKES BUSINESS Networking International meets from 8-9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Mozaic Inn in Palmer Lake. Call Elizabeth Bryson at 719-481-0600 or e-mail ebryson@ farmersagent.com. TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business After Hours meets from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Free to members; $10 for 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. WISDOM AND Wealth Master Mind Group Lifting Spirits meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday from July to September at 755 Highway 105, Unit C, Palmer Lake. RSVP to Meredith at 630-618-9400. Visit www.MeredithBroomfield.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
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ball, bat, a few friends and you can have a great time. The major league season starts in the early spring when snow is still on the ground in some cities, and ends in mid fall when snow is back on the ground in some cities. Getting back to the Hall. Perhaps there should be six different baseball halls of fame? One for the absolute elites of the game like Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb, Willie Mays and Ted Williams Another for the
ing the same period the previous year. These reports can range from a variety of unwanted actions, to include sexual violence. We remain encouraged by the reporting numbers because we believe it reflects victim confidence in our program. However, our ultimate goal is zero incidents. Prevention and victim care are the cornerstones of our program, and maintaining a climate of dignity and respect across the institution is central to eliminating sexual assault. Highlighted initiatives in the SH&V report include USAFA’s use of Air Force Special Victims Counsel attorneys, which
empower victims by providing advice and advocacy, the Commandant’s renewed focus on the enforcement of standards, and the development of the Cadet Bystander Intervention Program. We are encouraged by the results of the report as a whole, but we also realize there is more work to be done. The Air Force’s Academy will use feedback from this report to refine and strengthen a culture of commitment and a climate of respect for all members of the USAFA family.
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BINGO BY the Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 is conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911. com/bingo.htm for more information. BIG RED Saturday Market. Fresh vegetables and fruit, bakery items, local honey, crafts, jewelry, pet stuff and more are for sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Big Red Saturday market at Second and Jefferson streets in Monument. The money benefits Lewis-Palmer community schools. FRIENDS OF Monument Preserve is a nonprofit organization that works to keep trails rideable and hikeable in the Monument Preserve Area. Meetings are at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday at the Monument Fire Center. Trail work is done at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday in the summer months. Contact info@fomp.org or Chris at 719-488-9850. GLENEAGLE GOLF Club has implemented a Community Advisory Committee. Their mission is to help establish a stronger relationship between the club and the community. They are looking for representatives from all home owners associations. The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM at Gleneagle Golf Club. If you can join, give Rick Ebelo a call at the club at 488-0900. 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. greats like Aaron, Johnny Bench, Sandy Koufax, Nolan Ryan, Rickey Henderson and Walter Johnson. Still another for the superstars like Mantle, Mike Schmidt, Rogers Hornsby, Reggie Jackson and Joe DiMaggio. The fourth hall would consist of the very good players like Wade Boggs, Don Drysdale, Tony Gwynn, Harmon Killebrew and Brooks Robinson. The fifth hall would have Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, while the sixth hall would have consist of all the PED guys. Clearly, the debate is not going to end anytime soon. So, on that note, we will pick up this discussion in January 2015 when the next election rolls around.
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Monument Academy students raised several hundred dollars for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by participating in the Macy’s Make-A-Wish letter writing campaign. Dylan Creedon, DJ Newberry, and Aiden Dalrymple were just a few of the participants. Photos by Michele Hart
Monument Academy says no to Common Core
The charter school passed a resolution in November By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The new Common Core State Standards Initiative rolled out in Colorado schools last spring. But Monument Academy is not one of those that will be teaching the new curriculum. Surprisingly, it is the only District 38 school not on board with the massive government program. The Common Core standards have sparked debate across the nation over their quality and focus, as well as the federal government’s role in classrooms. The Obama administration made adopting new, more rigorous standards a requirement for states that wanted waivers from the 2002 No Child Left Behind Act. “We believe the Common Core standards are sub-standard to our current standards,” said Monument Academy Principal Lis Richard. “You can’t have somebody in Washington telling you what you’re going to teach your kids in Monument.” Monument Academy uses current Colorado State Standards of 1993 that are already much more rigorous, more thorough and more tailored to the unique needs of each student. Since it opened in 1996, Monument Academy has always done things a little different than its District 38 brothers and sisters. It has no intention of conforming anytime soon to what it believes the masses appear to be blindly accepting. “It’s much like Obamacare,” said Don Griffin, Monument Academy’s executive director. “Everything is tied to dollars. There’s a lot of pressure from a lot of folks. Now we’re reading and finding out what’s in it and it’s not good.” In November 2013, the Monument Academy board of directors passed a
Monument Academy 8th grader, Eric Senn, uses hot glue to attach the final touches to his balsa wood aircraft. The project was part of a Gifted and Talented extension which brings in community volunteers to lead lessons pertaining to their expertise. This was a class entitled Airplanes! and was led by the Air Force Academy’s Capt. Jeff Newcamp. As District 38’s only public school of choice, Monument Academy’s open enrollment begins January 2 and runs through Feb. 28. resolution to reject Common Core. The resolution states that “Colorado is a local control state, where local school boards, particularly and specifically those governing charter schools, are constitution-
Monument Academy kindergartener, Genesis Salazar, works on her “About Me” book. The book allows students to share information about themselves, while allowing the teacher, to monitor handwriting and number writing skills. Monument Academy recently passed a resolution to reject the Common Core State Standards Initiative, making it the only school in District 38 to do so. ally granted broad discretion in setting curriculum and standards for their students. In December, The Classical Academy — a charter school in District 20 — passed a similar resolution. According to Richard, the list of other charter schools in El Paso and Douglas counties that have opted out includes James Irwin in Colorado Springs, Rocky Mountain Classical Academy in District 49 and Ridgeview Academy in Castle Rock. “If the law mandates we still have to take the assessments we will comply,”
Richard said. The Monument Academy resolution also addresses the Common Core state assessments testing called Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. Beginning next school year, all Colorado state assessments will be replaced by a mandatory PARCC. The Monument resolution states that PARCC “Will not adequately evaluate our students’ performance and we desire a more specifically tailored accountability measure.” As District 38’s only public school of choice, Monument Academy’s open enrollment began on Jan. 2 and run through Feb. 28. “Fortunately, parents in our district still have an option if they do not agree with the Common Core curriculum,” Richard said. Originally, 45 states and the District of Columbia approved the one-sizefits-all Common Core Standards. But according to Richard and Griffin, 16 states have taken a step backward and are seriously reconsidering whether they made the right decision. Colorado could follow suit. On Jan. 16, Colorado, State Sen. Vicki Marble will submit a bill at the General Assembly asking that the state reconsiders its position on Common Core Standards. “As a charter school we have a group of parents who have a certain mindset for their kids,” Griffin said. “We do things differently. Our kids wear uniforms. We have a character-first type of curriculum. We’re trying to teach our kids to be good citizens.” Monument Academy is kindergarten through eighth grade institution. With an enrollment of 950 children, most of them live in the Tri-Lakes area. According to Griffin, “85 percent of them graduate and attend the high schools in Monument.”
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DC loses three in boys basketball Thunder falls to 4-6 on the season By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Discovery Canyon boys’ basketball team dropped three games last week, including a pair of Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference contests. On Jan. 7, the Thunder lost their league opener to Lewis-Palmer, 68-51. Chase Stone scored a career-high 30 points to lead the Rangers. He connected on six 3-pointers and converted all six of his free throw attempts. The Rangers led 22-8 after one quarter and 38-28 at halftime. But Discovery Canyon (4-6, 0-2) pulled within three points heading into the fourth quarter. Peter Call led the Thunder with 19 points. Alec Wirtjes added 12 points and Nate Todtenhagen had 10 to round out Discovery Canyon’s top scorers. The Thunder lost to Falcon, 74-57, on Jan. 10. Todtenhagen paced the Thunder with 19 points, while sophomore Colin McGettigan added 14 (including four 3-pointers). Call chipped in with 10, while Wirtjes and Mathew Call added six each.
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Romantic aspects are high at this time for single Lambs looking for love. Warm and fuzzy feelings also are at enhanced levels for Rams and Ewes in paired relationships. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) This week favors what Taureans dote on -- namely, love and money. Look for more meaningful relationships for both singles and pairs, as well as an improved financial outlook. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) All lingering shreds of that recent bout with boredom are dissipated as you eagerly accept a challenging offer. Your positive mood persuades others to join you in this venture.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You might need validation for a possible solution to a situation involving someone close to you. Consider asking a trusted friend or relative to help you with this problem. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Investigate carefully before agreeing to assist a friend or colleague with a personal problem. There might be hidden factors that could emerge later that will create problems for you. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Your decision to work with an associate rather than go it alone, as you first proposed, brings an unexpected bonus. Be careful not to be judgmental. Allow for free and open discussion. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) A loved one’s health problem could, once again, make demands on your time and attention. But this time, make some demands of your own, and insist that others pitch in and help. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) This is a good time for the traditionally staid Scorpion to plan adjustments in your day-to-day schedules. Be more flexible and allow for more impromptu, off-the-cuff actions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Avoid creating unnecessary fuss over a situation you don’t approve of. If it’s going to work, it will do so despite your objections. If it fails, it will do so without a push from you. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Working with a trusted colleague could open your mind to exploring some considerations you previously dismissed out of hand. The weekend brings news from a loved one. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Resolving a recent problem leaves you in a good position to strengthen your influence on how things get done. But continue to encourage ideas and suggestions from others. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) A new friend suggests an interesting opportunity. But check it out before you snap at it. It might be a good deal for some people, but it might not work in helping you reach your goals. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of helping people solve their problems, making you a mostrespected counselor and trusted friend. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Palmer Ridge pulls off historic first in boys basketball Bears defeat LewisPalmer, 53-50, on Jan. 10 By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com For about two hours on Jan. 10, the Palmer Ridge High School gymnasium, also known as “The Cave,” was as loud as it’s ever been. Then the crowd of about 1,800 got even louder. A split-second after the final buzzer sounded, Palmer Ridge fans rushed the court in a wild frenzy to celebrate with the home team, which had just defeated cross town rival Lewis-Palmer, 53-50, for the first time in program history. “Great crowd tonight, the best crowd we ever had in the student section,” said Palmer Ridge coach Nick Mayer, a 1997 Lewis-Palmer graduate. “I couldn’t be happier for the community of Palmer Ridge to finally slay the dragon. “To finally get that monkey off our back, hopefully it will propel us to where we need to be.” Palmer Ridge (6-3, 1-2 in the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference) got a solid team effort as Mayer cleared his bench. Junior Matt Cameron paced the Bears offensively with 21 points. “This is great,” Cameron said. “Finally we got `em. It took a long time.” Lewis-Palmer (6-4, 1-1) - the two-time defending Class 4A state champions - was led by Chase Stone’s 20 points. “We need to keep focusing on the defensive end,” said Stone, who scored 10 of Lewis-Palmer’s last 11 points. “Our goal is to keep teams under 50. If we would have done that we would have had the win tonight.
Lewis-Palmer sophomore guard Jonathan Scott, #5 passing ball, is playing a vital role in the success of the Rangers. He is averaging about 10 points per game. Lewis-Palmer squared off against rival Palmer Ridge on Jan. 10. Photo by Brian Arnold/Colorado Springs Photography “I think we’ll come back and surprise them the next time we play.” The two squads hook up again Jan. 31 at Lewis-Palmer. If you’re a Palmer Ridge supporter, it was one of those “you had to be there” moments that will be talked about for years to come. After all, the Bears had lost their previous five matchups with LewisPalmer. Those games were rarely competitive after halftime. “It feels so sweet,” said Palmer Ridge senior captain Nick Vitwar. “We’ve been banging our heads against L-P. “Last year it was close at halftime and they ran us out of the gym in the second half. We’ve always been the underdog, so
to beat `em feels really good.” The standing-room only crowd included former District 38 superintendent John Borman and current District interim super Ted Bauman. Palmer Ridge built an early 14-5 lead and never relinquished control. The Bears led by nine points on several occasions; the last time being 3122 early in the third period. But just when it appeared the Bears might totally run away with the game, Lewis-Palmer roared back. The Rangers knotted the score at 41 apiece on a Stone layup with 1:40 remaining in the third. But Palmer Ridge responded, building a 48-41 advantage midway through the fourth on a Cameron layup.
“The thing that is sometimes misleading is that you do everything you can to get there, you exert so much energy, you put so much effort into it, but you don’t take that next step,” said Lewis-Palmer first-year coach Bill Benton. “(Palmer Ridge) responded to us throwing punches and you have to give them credit for withstanding those runs.” The Rangers were playing short-handed down the stretch. Starting guard Jonathan Scott fouled out with 3:14 remaining in the fourth. On the same play, teammate Sam Strasburger hit his head on the court and was down for several minutes. He was helped off and didn’t return. Palmer Ridge just might have its most complete team in the relatively young annals of the program. But with just four guaranteed playoff spots out of the PPAC, a third league loss could have been devastating. The Bears entered the game with conference losses to Cheyenne Mountain and Sand Creek. Benton said his team’s loss to Palmer Ridge had the same importance as any other game the Rangers win or lose. “I don’t think it’s any different than our loss to Liberty, our loss to Grand Junction, our loss to D’Evelyn,” Benton said. “I think the biggest different is that it’s a conference game. That has an effect on our post season. “Rivalries are for fans. Once the ball goes up our guys are focused on the opponent. We don’t have any game circled on our board. Lewis-Palmer bounced back on Jan. 11 to defeat Chaparral, 67-58, in a nonleague game. Stone and Scott scored 22 points apiece to pace the Rangers’ attack. Sophomore Charlie Hovasse added 14 to help the cause, while JT Shepherd chipped in with 7.
Lewis-Palmer hockey team improves to 9-1 By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Lewis-Palmer hockey team seems to be getting better with each passing day. The Rangers (9-1) defeated rival Air Academy, 9-0, on Jan. 10 to push their winning streak to eight. The Rangers got things going early when Brayden Yatsu found the back of the net two minutes into the first period. Julian Claudio doubled the lead a minute later when he redirected a goal. Also scoring goals for the Rangers were Zachary Williams, Ryan Reich, Jack Ryan, Lukas Lyszyk, Adam Schaefer, Casey McMullin and William Fraser. Rangers backup goalie Marcus Smith made 36 saves to extend his shutout streak to 153 minutes. PALMER RIDGE RALLIES OVER L-P Playing without Ali Meyer, its top scorer and rebounder, the Palmer Ridge girls’ basketball team had to rally from behind to topple Lewis-Palmer in a Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference game on Jan. 10. The Bears outscored their cross town ri-
LEWIS PALMER HIGH SCHOOL Wrestling Lewis Palmer 37, Mead 29 Lewis Palmer wrestling defeated Mead in a 37-29 match. Ryan Earl pinned his opponent in five minutes, while Alec Oberndorfer pinned his opponent in just 21 seconds. Both Brad Kadlubowski and Joey Neumann won
vals 11-5 in the fourth quarter against the winless Rangers. Sam Rippley scored 11 points to lead the Bears and Michelle DeCoud added eight. “Ali has a grade 1 MCL sprain,” said Palmer Ridge coach Dennis Coates. “It was the best news we could have got. She could be out a couple more days or a couple more weeks.” Meyer injured her knee while going up for the opening tip of a Jan. 7 game with Sand Creek. Courtney Fox scored a game-high 19 points to lead Lewis-Palmer. RANGERS MAT MEN SEND STATEMENT The Lewis-Palmer wrestling team dominated three teams on Jan. 11. The Rangers toppled Mead (37-29), Wheat Ridge (63-15) and Glenwood Springs (62-15). Joey Nuemann (132 pounds) had two pins to lead the Rangers. Joseph Scott (220) and Alec Oberndorfer (106) added two wins apiece. BEARS FALL TO SAND CREEK The Palmer Ridge boys’ basketball team lost to Sand Creek, 53-51, on Jan. 7 in a Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference game. The score was tied with 1.5 seconds re-
maining in the fourth when Sand Creek’s Dylan Clark sank a pair of free throws. Clark, who has committed to the Air Force Academy, scored a game-high 22 points, including four 3-pointers. Matt Cameron scored a team-high 14 points to lead the Bears. Clark finished with a game-high 22 points, including hitting four 3-pointers for the Scorpions. TITANS GIRLS ROLL TO ANOTHER VICTORY Hannah Carr scored 25 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to lead The Classical Academy to a 53-32 victory over St. Mary’s Academy on Jan. 8. Courtney Griggs added 16 points for the Titans, who trailed 12-10 after one quarter. THUNDER SWIMMERS SUNK BY CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN The Discovery Canyon girls’ swimming and diving team was defeated by Cheyenne Mountain, 123-63 on Jan. 7. Emily Hand won the 100 backstroke for the Thunder with a time of 1 minute, 04.87 seconds. The Thunder had the top four divers, led by Emma Plentl’s 222.35 points. RANGERS CRUISE
IN GIRLS SWIMMING The Lewis-Palmer girls’ swimming team cruised by Air Academy, 201-113, on Jan. 7. The Rangers won six individual events and three relays to dominate the event. Hanna Hartel had a hand in three victories for the Rangers. She won the 100 breaststroke (1 minute, 13.57 seconds) and 100 freestyle (56.99), and was part of the winning 200 medley relay for the Rangers. Lewis-Palmer sophomore Andie Turner won the 200 individual medley (2:24.79) and helped the Rangers win the 200 MR and 400 free relays. TCA MAT MEN PIN FLORENCE Five Titans earned pins as TCA defeated Florence, 37-33, in a dual meet Jan. 7 at TCA. TCA pins went to Matt Johns 113 pounds), Charles Baker, Michael Calabretta, Zach Johns and William Campos. TCA senior Andrew Register won his 145-pound match with a 12-4 major decision over Dustin James. It was Register’s fourth consecutive victory. Register became TCA’s first-ever state champion in 2013.
by points 4-3 and 6-2, respectively. Darryan Vaderpool won by major decision 17-5. Joseph Glenn and Ed McCarron both won by forfeit.
decision 10-2 and so did Brad Kadlubowski. Brad Ellis and Ed McCarron both won by forfeit.
UPCOMING GAMES
Lewis Palmer 53, Cheyenne Mountain 18 Cody Green and Colin Tanner both pinned their opponents in a 53-18 win over Cheyenne Mountain. Brad Kadlubowski won by points 4-3 and Darryan Vaderpool won by points 5-1. Brad Ellis, Alec Oberndorfer, and Trevor Wilch also pinned their opponents.
SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. - Lewis Palmer @ Pueblo Centennial WEDNESDAY 6 p.m. - Lewis Palmer vs. Palmer Ridge
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Lewis Palmer 62, Glenwood Springs 15 Lewis Palmer only lost three matches against Glenwood Springs for a 62-15 defeat. Seven wrestlers pinned their opponents including Cody Green, Joseph Glenn, Joseph Scott, Luke Fowler, Alec Oberndorfer, Trevor Wilch and Joey Neumann. Colin Tanner won by major
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