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What makes this a ‘snow day?’ District 20 and District 38 policies outlined By Rob Carrigan
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With the extreme cold weather Thursday, District 38’s bus fleet was difficult to get moving as diesel fuel jelled and starters protested. Photo by Rob Carrigan
Every eighth-grade math student that fails to finish his or her homework assignment the night before, has asked, no pleaded, for a snow day tomorrow. But despite several in the last few weeks, the truth is, such snow days rulings are difficult to come by. “It is a difficult decision,” says Interim D-38 Superintendent Ted Bauman. “I like to drive the roads myself before making a call. So I get up at 3:30 a.m. and I am out on the roads to see for myself. Four of us are out driving them. My rule of thumb is to think about my daughter, if it would be safe
for her. If they are too bad — and I wouldn’t want her on bus on the roads, or waiting for one, if I don’t think it is safe, I will call it then. But I recognize that we live in a state where can’t call it every time it snows.” Bauman says they make the decision usually by 5 a.m. as they have to notify drivers and others when they decide. When asked how this winter compares, he says this one a cold one but not so snowy. “In my experience, it is one of the coldest I remember — in the time I have been here, since 1988. We have had much more snow before, but this has been cold.” Nanette Anderson, public information officer for District 20, says their “snow day” criteria is similar. “A variety of conditions are considered, road conditions, temperatures, wind chill, upcoming forecasts. Several of our security Snow continues on Page 2
Oxen team carries woman of history to final rest By Rob Carrigan
rcarrigan@ colorado communitymedia.com “At 2 p.m., a funeral procession was formed, in which nearly every man, woman and child of the company united, and the corpse of the deceased lady was conveyed to its last resting place in this desolate but beautiful wilderness.” — From The Grave of Sarah Keys on the Oregon Trail, by William E. Smith, 1936, Kansas Historical Society. Penny May Burdick, of Larkspur, was carried by ox cart Saturday, to her final resting place in Spring Valley Cemetery, and laid to rest among other notables in the historically rich, and beautiful grounds known for its Pikes Peak vistas and links to the past. Burdick, 67, died Jan. 30 after fighting a lifelong illness. “Penny always loved Douglas County and appreciated her great grandmother’s family history of coming to Castle Rock in 1885 from Staffordshire, England. When she was a child, her grandmother, Evelyn, would tell stories about living in the “Rock” as they drove down to visit relatives and that sparked a passion for the history of the area. Her grandmother played piano for barn dances and her Great Uncle Frank Bakewell was the Castle Rock Station Agent for the Santa Fe Railroad for many years,” related the memorial program in her honor. “Penny enjoyed history, children, loved animals, especially horses, and always had some kind of critter needing a home on the ranch. She was involved in many community organizations, serving on the board of directors for Praying Hands Ranch, she was a founding member of the Doug-
las County Historic Preservation Board, a 4-H leader for Cherry Valley AG and was a superintendent for the Douglas County Fair. In addition, she served as president of Cherry Homemakers Home Extension Club and Larkspur Historical Society. At the time of death, she was still actively involved in researching historical properties, doing enactments for adults and children and nominating properties for the local registry. In 2011, the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners recognized Penny for her contributions in documenting Douglas County history.” David and Dandridge, two oxen owned by Rollie and Paula Johnson, at Three Eagles Ranch, just over the Douglas County line near Monument, carried Penny the several hundred yards from Killin Chapel at Spring Valley Cemetery to the gravesite. The cemetery is permanent home to Monumentarea historical notables such as Patrick Murphy, Grace Best, John Hodgin, many Noes and the Gwillim children. Three Eagles Ranch is one of the few western ranches that raise American Milking Devon Oxen. The breed is now extinct in England and were down to just a handful in the United States until about 30 years ago. Efforts by the American Livestock Breed Conser-
Oxen Dandy and Davy at the last stop for Penny Burdick. Photos by Rob Carrigan vancy and others have been able to increase the American herd to about 600 animals. The Johnsons, who began demonstrating their Oxen at Penny Burdick’s urging, are raising oxen teams the help of their hired hand of the past 10 years, Dulces Granados.
Douglas County historian Penny May Burdick was carried by ox cart to her final resting place in Spring Valley Cemetery Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Pot talk starting to heat up in Palmer Lake Next town hall meeting is Feb. 15 By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It seems that the emphasis on whether or not to allow recreational sales of marijuana in Palmer Lake is getting down to the tax revenue benefits for the town. A lesser argument appears to be the citizens’ right to buy weed without having to drive a half hour or more. “Palmer Lake cannot sell its soul for the love of money; it will be a sad day if we do,”
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patrol officers and transportation department personnel drive the roads after 2 a.m. to determine whether roads are safe. In the case of temperatures, there isn’t a specific number, but dangerous wind chill advisories would be considered,” Anderson said Feb. 6. “We build six snow days into our calendar. As of today — Feb. 6 — we will have used four days. There have been two-hour delays on other days, but I don’t know off of the top of my head how many. The final decision is always made by the superintendent after hearing input from the security patrols, transportation patrols, and
said Dr. Michael Maddox, who sits on the Palmer Lake Town Council. “If we do, two to three years down the road Palmer Lake will be known as the town where you can come and smoke pot.” On Feb. 15, the town of Palmer Lake will host its second town-hall meeting where citizens have the chance to voice their opinion on the subject. A mail-in ballot election will be held April 8 on whether to allow the recreational sales of marijuana in the town. In January, the Manitou Springs City Council voted to legalize the sales of pot, citing the increased revenue. Palmer Lake Mayor Nikki McDonald has also talked about the positive economic benefits that would come to her town if marijuana sales
were legalized. Maddox has been the most outspoken council member against the legalized sales of pot in the quaint town located in northern El Paso County. Maddox has also been greatly criticized for his position by those who support having legalized pot readily available in the Tri-Lakes area. “(The Town Council) has yet to offer any valid or rational arguments for not accepting the revenue from, and the responsibility for regulation of legal businesses,” said Palmer Lake planning commissioner Jim Adams. John Riesberg, a resident of Palmer Lake for more than 40 years and real estate broker in the area, believes the negative impact of legalized sales of marijuana for out-
weighs the positive benefits of additional tax revenue for the town. “I think we will see a drop in real estate values and I also think that we will be known as the pot capital of El Paso County,” Riesberg said. “On the plus side, I like the idea of tax revenue. “But if we pass this vote is it going to bring good, quality people to our community? I don’t think so. I think you’ll see people packing up and leaving town.” Beyond the tax revenue side, there is the question of the potency of marijuana, the effects it could have on innocent people, as well as the fact that the Palmer Lake police department does not have a testing system in place to detect if a person is under the influence of marijuana.
our chief of security. They give him a recommendation based on all of the conditions described above always keeping the safety of students as the first priority.” Anderson says the district’s policies are outlined at the following site: http://www.asd20.org/departments/ transportation/pages/school-closuresand-delays.aspx “I don’t know how our procedure compares with other districts. Our district covers 130-square miles and conditions can be much different in Rockrimmon compared to Black Forest. However, we delay or close all of the district because staff members live all over and do not have to live in the district. Also, because of choice enrollment, students are bused all across the district,” Anderson said. Thursday, as much as 40 percent of the bus fleet at District 38, was experiencing
technical difficulty with jelling diesel fuel and starting issues, according to Bauman and D-38 public information officer Robin Adair. “Generally, we have more snow days built in than other districts in the area.” Adair says. “We have eight or nine, where others have fewer. Because we are here on the Palmer Divide and get hit by northern storms and southern storms, we generally need the additional days. Factors like temperature, wind chill factor, and road conditions are looked at by the personnel from the district by driving the roads and evaluating weather reporting, talking with other districts, and looking at timing. We try to be consistent. Every storm is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but ultimately Ted makes the call.” Adair referred to the following link on
weather-related delay/closure procedures in District 38: http://transportation.lewispalmer.schoolfusion.us/modules/locker/ files/get_group_file.phtml?gid=928942&fi d=7256334&sessionid=5637074a8d870ba a25f7a5b36a37c149 “And our snow day count is: Six closures (three for icy road conditions and three for wind chill) and one “delay only” day so far (as of Feb 6th),” says Adair about District 38 this year. “We have about two contingency days left on the calendar (1.8 at elementary level and just over two at the secondary level). We keep an eye on the usage of weather closures and delays throughout the year, and will make adjustments if necessary,” Adair said.
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Will City For Champions have an effect on local communities? Local mayors weigh in By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The City For Champions project has a lot of people talking. There is a segment of the population that is in full support of what will be upwards of a $300 million transformation. There are others who are dead-set against spending that amount of money on attracting tourism to the Pikes Peak region. Last summer, Woodland Park mayor Dave Turley, Monument mayor Travis Easton and Palmer Lake mayor Nikki McDonald gave their full support of the project. Mayors of other nearby towns also wrote letters supporting the ambitious effort. The mayors still give their full endorsement of the ambitious project, but it is unclear what their roles will be, if any. “As a small Front Range community nestled at the base of the Pike National Forest, our residents and visitors look to Colorado Springs for employment, ser-
vices and attractions,” said Palmer Lake mayor Nikki McDonald. “We understand without reservation that a robust economy in Colorado Springs will bring more prosperity to our residents and more visitors to our quaint town.” While it is unclear whether Palmer Lake will be affected in a positive or negative way is yet to be determined. Most tourists would likely travel through Monument to get to the northern El Paso County town. “The City for Champions project is of an extraordinary and unique nature and is reasonably expected to contribute significantly to economic development and tourism in the state and importantly in the Colorado Springs community,” said Monument mayor Travis Easton. “The potential for a positive impact to the region and attraction of visitors to the Town of Monument is very desirable.” Woodland Park mayor David Turley is hoping tourists head up Ute Pass to check out his bustling village in Teller County. “I am in strong support of the C4C project,” Turley said. “Having these types of facilities and activities on the west side of Colorado Springs make them more accessible to the residents of and visitors to
Woodland Park and the Ute Pass area. “I believe that the C4C project, when completed, will likely bring more visitors to Woodland Park, especially in conjunction with the many activities that we have in town.” Woodland Park, Monument or Palmer Lake has not been asked to take any active role in City For Champions. The project is being driven by the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County, and is still in the infant stages. “I attended their update last month in Colorado Springs and stand ready to see where and how we might assist,” Turley said. “Woodland Park is not required to be a part of the C4C committee, but if asked we would consider. “Whether a formal part of the committee or not, we will stay engaged.” Much of Monument is about a 10-minute drive from the Air Force Academy, which is heavily invested in the City For Champions project. The Academy is committed to building a new $30 million visitors center. Regional Tourism Act funding for the four new attractions could stimulate commerce by bringing additional tourism dol-
lars into the region with more than one million new visitors to the Pikes Peak region per year. The City for Champions proposal projects the new attractions will create more than 300 construction jobs and more than 700 permanent new direct jobs. While it is unclear if visitors to the Academy or attractions in Colorado Springs will make their way to northern El Paso County or Woodland Park, the welcome mat is rolled out. At least one Tri-Lakes are resident likes the idea of enhancing tourism in the Colorado Springs area. “Instead of four places to take our out of town guests, we will now have seven,” said Fox Run resident Craig Fleischmann. “Downtown Colorado Springs could be very much like LoDo in Denver. When we go to a Rockies game we always look forward to going to LoDo. “How many people really know that Colorado Springs is the home of the United States Olympic Committee or that there are more than two dozen National Governing Bodies based here? I think the exposure will help and it would give people a viable reason to go downtown.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia. com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. THROUGH FEBRUAY CHORUS MEETING Velvet Hills Chorus is expanding its membership and invites all
women who like to sing to come to four of our Monday rehearsals, beginning Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at 3675 Jeannine Drive, Colorado Springs. During each of these visits, they’ll receive a free voice lesson, learn about the chorus and participate in chorus activities. Go to www.velvethills.org, email info@velvethills.org or call 719-630-2525.
and Delivery” at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake. Bring the family and learn more about this early industry that shaped the community’s history. Refreshments will be served. For more information about the Palmer Lake Historical Society visit the website at www.palmerdividehistory.org
will offering will be taken. An informal reception will follow the performance. Contact the Nuccios at 719-634-2463 or enuccio@aol.com.
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HOME AND garden show The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will have its 38th annual Pine Forest Antiques, Home Décor & Garden Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument. Admission is $6, and proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and public service organizations and public schools in the Tri-Lakes Area. Go to www.TLWC.net for details.
JAZZ RECITAL New Horizons Band of Colorado Springs, led by Ed and Mary Nuccio, plans its winter recital for jazz music at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at First Evangelical Free Church, 820 N. 30th St. In addition the New Horizons musicians, the Kicks Jazz Band, directed by Tom Fowler, will perform, as will Thomas Tabrah’s Jazzers. The recital is free, and a free-
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FEB. 12 STROKE/HEART ATTACH identification Black Forest AARP Chapter presents its annual free stroke and heart attack identification and response training, presented by Black Forest Search and Rescue paramedics, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 in the Fellowship Hall of the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road. The course will teach the basic signs and symptoms a person in distress may exhibit and the immediate responses required to minimize the impact of the trauma and perhaps even save the person’s life. The chapter’s potluck lunch and meeting will follow at noon. Everyone is invited to remain after the training to have lunch. Call Chuck at 749-9227 or visit http:// aarpchapter1100blackforest.weebly.com/index.html.
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It will turn up, if I press the issue It is a mystery that probably will eventually will be solved. But like such mysteries, it might take some time, and pulling some threads, and listening to a yarn or two. I am talking about figuring out where several tons of printing iron went. The old flatbed press I knew in my inkstained childhood. Namely, six thousand pounds of magic, that I first caught copies off of the Dolores Star on Thursday afternoons back in the late 1960s, and folded for a half cent each. I grew up next to the Pleasants that owned the Star and their son, Andy, was a few months younger than me. Pleasants gave me an opportunity to learn elements of a disappearing craft at the last of of the hot type era. Printing is sort of like voting for me. Do it early and often, if you can. Larry Pleasant and Filbert ‘Shorty’ Lobato were the masters of the craft. “Larry and Shorty continued with hot metal and the old press for a few months while I made the switch to offset. The press was
still there when I left in ‘80,”according to Lewis McCool, who purchased the Dolores Star from the Pleasants. Larry and Shorty continued on with a job shop in Dolores, running various smaller offset presses. The topic came up the other day when Ellis Miller, who folded a paper or two in his own day, mentioned I might know something about the old press from Dolores. “I remember it from when my Uncle Tom Johnson was editor of the Star, but that was a long time ago,” Miller said. “Shirley Dennison might also have some idea.” Indeed she might.
I sent Shirley a message, and she was unsure of what might have happened to the old press, but had acquired a wealth of stories about when it was running, including one where the job required so much time and attention, that it was actually possible (but dangerous) to fall asleep while operating the beast. She suggested I try Larry’s son Tim, or possibly Dean Coombs in Saguache. “I have a picture of it loaded on a flatbed trailer, but don’t know where it was taken. Sorry, by that time, I was in the Marine Corps, and wasn’t around to see and know,” Tim tells me. On to Dean Coombs, who I know from my time at the press association. Dean is running the last hot-type newspaper operation in the country, and probably the world. Saguache Crescent ... Last of a kind, a hold out in techno-adapted planet... so strange a being, that news organizations all over the world report on how he reports on the little burg of 500 in the San Luis Valley. “Yea, I’m supposed to be on CBS Sunday
Morning sometime this month,” he said. Along with with being featured by the LA Times and Al Jezeera, he adds. “I bought some of Larry’s stuff but I don’t have that press,” Coombs says. “I have parts of one that he had in the shed there. It was kind of sinking down into the dirt. But it was a smaller one, like what I am printing on now. The parts are interchangeable. I got an old Ludlow (typograph device that casts bars, or slugs of type) from him. Seems like if I bought anything, Larry would always throw something else on the truck when we were getting loaded up. He was generous that way.” Coombs wasn’t sure either where the larger press went. “Seems like it went to museum or something down in New Mexico,” he said. “Though with so few of us running, I probably should have kept track.” “It will turn up,” I told him confidently. It will turn up.
wrote in his column last week, figure skater Dorothy Hamill won Gold and captured the hearts of men and women everywhere. Austrian favorite Franz Klammer won the men’s downhill in alpine skiing. To nobody’s surprise, the Soviet Union won its fourth consecutive hockey title. Segue to the 1980 Games in Lake Placid, New York. Just about anyone in America over the age of 45 today remembers those Games. The highlight of the Lake Placid Games, of course, was the United States winning the Gold medal in hockey. Known the world over as “Miracle on Ice,” the United States was not expected
to advance out of Group play, much less stand up to the greatest teams in the world. Sports Illustrated selected the team’s victory over the Soviet Union as the No. 1 sports moment of the 20th century. It was a magical ride that happened amidst the backdrop of the Iranian hostage crisis, the Cold War and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Those events made the now fabled “Miracle on Ice” even more impactful on American history. A few years ago I had the opportunity to interview Mark Johnson, a forward on that United States team and now the head women’s hockey coach at the University of Wisconsin. Johnson was a star player for the University of Wisconsin in the 1970s (he still holds the school record for career goals with 125) and had already represented the United States in International tournaments in 1978 and 1979. His father, “Badger” Bob Johnson coached Team USA at the 1976 Olympics in Innsbruck, where it finished fourth. The Soviet Union was the premier
team in the world - amateur or pro. The Soviets entered the Lake Placid games as the heavy favorite. In the four Olympics following their 1960 upset by Team USA at Squaw Valley, Calif., Soviet teams had gone 27-1-1 and outscored the opposition 17544. In head-to-head match-ups against the United States, the cumulative score over that period was 28-7. The coach of the 1980 USA squad was Herb Books. Nine of the 20 players on the final United States squad were players who skated for Brooks at the University of Minnesota. Entering the 1980 Games, Team USA was a decided underdog. It was confirmed by a 10-3 defeat at the hands of the Soviets in the final exhibition game in New York City’s Madison Square Garden just prior to the Games. The United States’ run to Olympic Gold included a 4-0-1 record in the Group play, setting up the medal round game with the Soviets. Amazingly, ABC showed the game
The ‘Miracle on Ice’ never gets old The Winter Olympics are in full swing in Sochi, Russia, so that means that tens of millions, maybe billions, of folks around the world are dialed in watching the happenings. I have never been much of a Winter Olympics fan. The Summer Games are the ones I relate to more. Not that I will ever compete for the title of World’s Fastest Man or challenge any of Mark Spitz’s times in the pool, but I just prefer fun in the sun to slipping on ice. My Winter Olympic memories date back to the 1968 Games in Grenoble, France, when I was a lad of just four. For whatever reason, I remember French skier Jean-Claude Killy winning Gold in the downhill, giant slalom and slalom. The only recollection I have of the 1972 Games in Sapporo, Japan, is ski jumping. Watching those daredevils ski down the giant snow slide and then flying through the air quickly made that event my favorite Winter Olympic sport to this day. Next up was Innsbruck, Austria, in 1976. By 1976 the Games had become big business. As my editor, Rob Carrigan,
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Attractions in our back yard I talked about our visitors, but what did they come here to see? I recently did a talk for a group about our old tourist attractions. I was surprised at what I heard. I thought I would share some of that with you today. Can you name 12 local attractions that the tourists might have seen a 100 years ago? Since many are geographical, they come easily, but even those have in some cases changed. Starting off, the most obvious is Pikes Peak. Then, you spent a day getting to the top and back, even if you took the fastest way, the train. Even then most walked up. Getting to the top of Cheyenne Mountain was done only by walking into the 1920s. People came to enjoy the mountains, since most did not have them to enjoy where they normally lived. Train rides into the mountains, carriage rides, picnics, long walks and climbs were general fare for the tourists. Of the usual attractions that we think of, many were not here before World War II. The man-made attractions generally came along later, but some of those you may find have interesting history. If you read this column very often you may think of some of those. The Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods, Seven Falls and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings are natural, but influenced by their tourist interests. To the visitor, for example, Garden of the Gods was once owned by several individuals. The park
itself was several attractions combined into the park. I have discussed in the past Balanced Rock’s interesting history. The Cave of the Winds is actually several caves joined because of the visiting public. Seven Falls is surrounded by features added to assist the visitors. The Cliff Dwellings were moved here about a 100 years ago from Mesa Verde before the park was developed there. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Will Rodgers Shrine are attractions that have been linked almost to their start. The road up Cheyenne Mountain and the old lodge on the summit are either gone or in bad repair, thanks to our interesting weather. I have done those stories here before. Helen Hunt Falls and the road in North Cheyenne Canyon are barely 100 years old. As we saw with the summer’s storms, that is not an easy place to have a road. We have newer attractions like the North Pole and the Air Force Academy and several interesting museums. If you are interested in coins, mining, bugs, rodeo, old ghost towns and sports, there are museums for you. The visitor can spend days looking into these attractions.
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‘What Freedom Means To Me’ winner
Ryan Matson receives a trophy and check from Val Hunter of Legacy Sertoma. Ryan, an eighth-grade student at Monument Academy wrote the winning entry in Legacy Sertoma’s “What Freedom Means To Me” essay competition. Faith Heery and Drew Vidano won second and third places respectively. Ryan’s essay will advance to the Pikes Peak Sertoma District in competition with winning essays from 16 other area schools; that winner will be announced Feb. 19, at Sertoma’s National Heritage Banquet to be held in Colorado Springs. Courtesy photo
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: On April 8, residents of Palmer Lake will vote on whether or not to allow retail sales of marijuana in their municipality. Concerning this upcoming vote, Palmer Lake Planning Commissioner Jim Adams says that, “The only question for town council or the citizenry to consider is whether or not to profit from the tax of cannabis sales in Palmer Lake in a well-regulated environment, or remain untaxed and unregulated in the black market.” (Jan. 29 Tri Lakes Tribune) The obvious response to Adams’ comment is to point out that there are several questions Palmer Lake residents might want to ask about this proposal besides, “How much profit will the tax collectors make?” One question could be, “How will having retail “dope” shops in town change the culture and quality-of-life of Palmer Lake?” Other questions could center on the detrimental health effects associated with marijuana use, especially to younger consumers and correspondingly, they could ask about the tendency for increased consumption of marijuana by minors in areas where it is legalized. More importantly though, Adams’ comments expose what many of us already knew when the question of legalizing marijuana in Colorado first came up. And that is; the motivation behind the drive to legalize marijuana by our legislatures was not because of concerns about needy patients, or issues of freedom of choice etc., but was based solely on a desire to profit from the drug trade. The only question to consider according to the city planner. Additionally, the planner’s remarks reveal the moral compass that guides our politicians today who tell us that, if something can be “taxed and wellregulated” it is “good” for the community. Will increased drug use and sales be a good thing for Palmer Lake once it is “well-regulated and taxed?”... I have my questions. Trey Coray, Palmer Lake
40 YEARS AGO Palmer Lake, Monument, Woodmoor News, Feb. 14, 1974 Elections for the towns of Monument and Palmer Lake are coming up. Register with the town clerk where you live by March 1. Election will be April 2. If you are interested in running, contact the town clerk. ••• Town dog tags are due April 1. Current rabies certificate and $3.50 are required. ••• William N. Holway and Robert E. Elliott, both of Monument, were nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. ••• Leo Kiminau gave the Civil Air Patrol story at the Kiwanis Club. The main thrust of the organization is youth development through the cadet program. ••• Frontier Boys’ Village teaches boys to deal with society and with the community. There is a trained staff of dedicated men and women working the boys. The cost of care is paid partly by the parents and partly by the county where the boy’s parents live. The Women’s Auxiliary at Frontier Boys’ Village sold chances for a handcrafted quilt. Funds will support programs at the Village. Mrs. June Bradley of Monument was the winner of the quilt. The Pennsylvania Dutch Supper and Sale
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on tape delay, but none of us knew that. The victory did not clinch a medal for the U.S., however. The round-robin tournament meant the Americans had to defeat Finland the next day to clinch the Gold. Against Finland, the U.S. came back from a 2-1 third-period deficit to win 4-2.
will be held in Palmer Lake the beginning of June. ••• Stop frozen pipes — use wrap on electric heat tapes — available at Woodmoor Hardware and Sporting Goods. The store is open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ••• Mr. and Mrs. Jerry French spent Sunday in Denver. ••• Bill Kendrick came over from Center, Colo., and spent the weekend with Ruth and Alta Kendrick and other relatives. ••• State Patrol has begun to enforce the new 55 mph speed limit on Feb. 5. It is hoped this will conserve fuel and cut down on the number of lives lost. Continue to maintain an adequate distance between vehicles. ••• Valentine Dance, Saturday, Feb. 16, Kirk Hall, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by The Country Four. $2.50 per couple, $1.50 stag. ••• February is Heart Month. Respect your body. Eat sensibly, exercise and don’t smoke. Your heart will thank you for it and you will feel better and reduce your risk of heart disease. Give to the heart fund. — Compiled by Linda Case
Johnson assisted on the game-winning goal and scored the insurance goal with less than four minutes remaining in the game. The Gold medal game was shown on live TV. By the way, did you know that the 1980 USA hockey team trained for a while in Colorado Springs at the Olympic Training Center? I think that is pretty cool. What are your favorite Winter Olympic memories? We would like to know. Email us, write us a letter or give us a call. Go USA!
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Annual Pine Forest show announced Staff report The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is proud to announce the 38th Annual Pine Forest Antiques, Home Décor & Garden Show and Sale of the Pikes Peak Region. The event is scheduled for April 26 from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, just off Interstate 25 in Monument. The admission price is $6; proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and public service organizations and public schools in the TriLakes Area.
For additional information visit www. TLWC.net This year features: New and returning antique dealers, “The Bakery,” botanical topiaries, a large selection of plants for sale, antiques, home décor, garden exhibits, bistro dining, glass repair and more. The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is incor-
porated as a nonprofit organization. The TLWC is organized for charitable and educational purposes. The organization hosts two major fundraisers per year; proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and public service organizations and public schools in the Tri-Lakes Area. Since 1977, the TLWC has proudly granted more than $750,000.00.
‘Roadmap to Recovery’ workshop slated Feb. 13 for those affected by fires Staff report To help all El Paso County residents with insurance and tax questions, United Policyholders, an experienced nonprofit consumer group, will host another one of its nationally recognized “Roadmap to Recovery” workshops from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13. This workshop is “Post-Disaster Tax Matters” and will address tax questions from residents dealing with losses from the Waldo Canyon Fire, the Black Forest fire and area flash flooding tax statements are prepared. Major questions that will be discussed by John Trapani, CPA, include: • Income tax benefits and reporting re-
sponsibilities that can help and hurt people who experienced a disaster loss • Is there a loss or a gain? Tax year to claim a loss? Sell & buy or rebuild? • Documenting and claiming insured and uninsured losses • Tax consequences of insurance settlements, SBA loans, FEMA grants, etc. • Special rules for federally declared disasters • Determining your cost basis for damaged property The workshop is free and is at the Centennial Hall Auditorium, 200 S. Cascade, in downtown Colorado Springs. Please RSVP for these workshops at www.uphelp.org/RSVP
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• Those who have had property damage resulting from one of the Federally Declared Disasters will receive important income tax information that will assist you in your recovery process. · Those who have had damage from a fire, flood, mudslide or other severe winter weather, are also welcome to attend the meeting to gather important information on how the tax laws affect recovery Supported by grants and donations, United Policyholders has previously helped Colorado homeowners following the 2012 Waldo Canyon and High Park wildfires in partnership with Boulder and Larimer Counties. The organization offers a free online library of tips and tools and
has a large volunteer corps that includes numerous Colorado residents. For Black Forest Fire Assistance & Recovery Information, visit www.BFFassistance.com. For Waldo Canyon Fire Assistance and Recovery Information, visit www.WaldoRecovery.com For more information about United Policyholders, visit www.uphelp.org/BlackForestFire. The meeting will be live streamed at www.elpasoco.com, click on “Live Meetings held at Centennial Hall.” The Sawatch Parking Garage directly next to Centennial Hall will be open and free of charge for those attending the meeting.
Veterans Incubator of Colorado launches boot camp for military personnel Staff report The Veterans Incubator of Colorado is now accepting applications for its eightweek boot camp, designed to support active military personnel and veterans who are interested in starting their own businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, veterans own an estimated 2.4 million businesses, which accounts for 9 percent of all businesses nationwide. “We want
to give veterans an opportunity to become self-employed and continue giving back to their communities by providing products, services and jobs, which ultimately help Colorado’s economy grow,” said Paul Gregory, co-founder of Veterans Incubator. The classes are designed to provide veterans with business planning materials, resources and guidance through mentorships with local business owners. These interactive sessions allow attendees to further develop their own ideas
and ultimately launch their own businesses with support from Veterans Incubator. Classes include: “Lean Launchpad” materials to help the veteran execute their business idea Hands-on business planning exercises Access to business mentors Field work Motivational speakers The boot camp will take place March 25 through May 24 at the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center in Denver.
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Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 5 p.m. Those interested in participating should apply online at www.coloradoveterans.org, where more information about the boot camp can be found. Selected participants will be asked to pay a small fee of $50 to cover the cost of registration and course materials. Business owners interested in becoming mentors should contact Paul Gregory: paul@coloradoveterans.org.
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Pets get unanimous Monument taking applications love from committee for Citizen’s Police Academy Bill would allow EMTs to provide emergency care for dogs, cats By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A bill that cleared a legislative committee on Jan. 30 is one that is certain to make Fido and Mittens happy. Senate Bill 39 would allow emergency medical responders to provide medical care to house dogs and cats. Medical personnel responding to emergency scenes do that now any way, but they’re actually not allowed to do so under current law. Because of that, EMTs put themselves at risk for litigation whenever they try to save an animal’s life. State Sen. David Balmer, R-Centennial, said the bill would change state law to allow fire department districts to determine whether their crews can provide pre-veterinary care to animals. “EMTs give emergency care to dogs and cats now, but they’ve never done it lawfully,” Balmer told the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. Balmer said the bill would allow emergency personnel to provide “stabilizing care only,” such as providing oxygen, fluids
and bandaging for hurt pets. After that, the animal gets taken to a licensed veterinarian for further care. Apryl Steele of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association testified that the bill is important because dog and cat owners can often experience “disbelief, anger and pain” whenever they lose a pet. She said it’s not fair to emergency responders to have those emotions directed at them through a lawsuit, when all they were trying to do is help the animal. “This bill is about allowing something that’s already being done to be done without a sense of liability,” Steele said. Mark Simon, a retired assistant fire chief with the Golden Gate Fire Department in Golden, echoed Steele’s comments about emergency crews facing the threat of litigation whenever they provide care to pets. “You can’t stick your neck out because someone might lop it off,” said Simon. Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton, said the bill goes a long way in providing peace of mind for people who love their pets. “This in not only for the cats and dogs, but for the owners too; for their mental health” Newell said. The bill passed the committee unanimously. The committee slated the bill for the Senate consent calendar, which means it will sail through the Senate when it comes up for a vote.
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The Monument Police Department is announcing that it will take applications for the Citizens Police Academy. This nocost eight-week program, which will run April 15 through June 3 and is open to all who live or work in the Tri-Lakes area. The Monument Police Department believes that this is a great opportunity for the citizens in the Tri-Lakes area to see first-hand what law enforcement is all about. The Academy is designed to increase understanding between citizens and the police through education. It also gives the police officers another opportunity to interact positively with the community, which is a fundamental base of community
policing. During the eight-week academy, participants will learn about criminal law, patrol procedures, use of force, computer forensics, internal affairs, community policing, tactical considerations, and have the opportunity to shoot a variety of police weapons and much more. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 7 until 10 p.m. at the Monument Police Department, 645 Beacon Lite Road. Those who are interested in attending can stop by the Monument Police Department and pick up an application. Those who cannot visit the department can call 719-481-3253 or email Officer Bob Steine at rsteine@ townofmonument.net.
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DCC H.O.P.E. club to put on prom show By Lisa Collacott
It’s hard to think about prom when temperatures are below zero but the reality is that prom season is just around the corner. If teens haven’t thought about what they are going to wear they may want to consider attending a fashion show to see all the latest fashions and get some ideas. The H.O.P.E club at Discovery Canyon Campus will have a fashion show on Feb. 22 with high school students modeling the latest in prom fashion from David’s Bridal and the Men’s Wearhouse. The fashion show is not only a fundraiser but a way to bring students from all walks of life together. “We chose students from different cliques to have a representation of the whole school,” Kirstin Turner, a DCC senior and member of the H.O.P.E. club said. The models weren’t chosen based on popularity or how outgoing they are. Some of them are students that may be stepping out of their comfort zones as they model the clothes. “I picked girls that would like to do it and who might benefit from it,” Turner said. “We wanted a diverse population of students to feel beautiful and special,” Melony Black, English teacher, said. Hair and make-up for the fashion show is being provided by Toni and Guy. The H.O.P.E. club started this school year and reaches out to new students, students and staff that have been through personal tragedies and to other schools that have faced a tragedy. “We’re trying to create an environment where everyone cares for one another,” Black said. The club was started by Black. Her heart was heavy from hearing about students being bullied around the country and after DCC lost one of its one students last school year to the choking game. The heaviness increased after another DCC student committed suicide this past summer. H.O.P.E. stands for Hold on, Pain Ends. Black said the phrase was something that was written on the wall of the student. Black said the club isn’t necessarily a suicide prevention club but if their outreach efforts prevent a suicide that would be great. They want students to feel cared for and not feel like they are alone. “Not one student should ever have to eat lunch alone,” Black said. She had some ideas of what direction she wanted the club to go in but the students
The H.O.P.E. club at DCC is putting on a fashion show Feb. 22 with students modeling the latest in prom fashion. The club was started by English Teacher Melony Black to provide a more caring environment at the school. Pictured are members of the H.O.P.E. club. Black is pictured far right. Courtesy photo had their ideas as well and it grew from there. In addition to the fashion show the club hosted a new student breakfast, sent letters of encouragement to other high schools who had experienced the loss of a student and wrote letters to the survivor who lost her family in a rock slide in Buena Vista this past summer. “We try to provide a more caring environment. Everyone is cared for. They just don’t realize it,” Turner said. Money that is raised from the fashion show will help buy supplies the club needs. A portion will also go to cancer research. The fashion show will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 22 in the DCC theatre. Tickets are $3 for students and $6 for adults. They can be purchased on Payforit.net or contact Black at melony.black@asd20.org. There will be a bake sale and silent auction and Miss Colorado 2010 and Miss Colorado Teen 2013 will be on hand.
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Lambert’s firefighting bills defeated State senator voices displeasure By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It has been a disappointing and frustrating General Assembly for republican Colorado State Sen. Kent Lambert. Lambert, an Air Force Academy graduate who represents District 9 — which includes the Tri-Lakes area and northern Colorado Springs — has had three bills defeated by the Democrat dominated State Veteran and Military Affairs Committee, which republicans refer to as the “Kill Committee.” Two of them were fire related bills. “(In 2012 and 2013), El Paso County endured the two most severe fire seasons in Colorado history with 834 homes destroyed,” Lambert said. “Our residents expect government to act with speed when a fire breaks out. “Most fires start on federal lands but the
state must have the ability to protect property and lives. I’m a firm believer that we need to utilize all the tools in our arsenal when it comes to fighting fires in Colorado and this legislation would have been another weapon for us to deploy against wildfires.” SB 45 specifies that if a wildfire that exceeds the capabilities of a fire protection district to control or extinguish, the fire chief is responsible for seeking the assistance of the county sheriff. The Sheriff would then be in charge of coordinating the response and protecting the area from the wildfire. The bill was supported by the County Sheriff’s Association. SB 77 specifies that the State of Colorado use a concurrent legislative jurisdiction with the United States under the laws of the state over all U.S. Forest Service lands and BLM lands within the state. “I’m extremely disappointed that such common sense legislation was killed in committee on a party-line vote,” said Sena-
tor Bernie Herpin (R-Colorado Springs). Sen. Ted Harvey (R-Highlands Ranch) also expressed his disappointment over the defeat of the bills. “It is regrettable that these bills were defeated by Democrats on a party-line vote to the detriment of health, life, and safety in rural Colorado, and the continued destruction of forests, water quality, air quality, property, and jobs,” Harvey said. “I look forward to our next legislative session when the legislature might be more serious about doing all it takes to manage wildfires.” Lambert also had SB 68 killed by the committee. SB 68 would have modified the retirement age for future PERA members by requiring new employees to have 30 years of service and to have reached the age of 65 before they can retire with full retirement benefits. SB 68 would not apply to members currently in the PERA system. Current law allows PERA members to retire with full retirement benefits at age 58.
SB 68 would also benefit the solvency of PERA by decreasing the unfunded liability in PERA by $1.3 billion. The current unfunded liability in PERA is $22.7 billion. This liability actually increased by $143 million in 2012, in spite of investment gains of 12.9 percent, which is far higher than what PERA assumes is sustainable on an annual basis. “It’s important to have a dialogue on the solvency of the PERA system so that its members and the public are aware of the shortfalls it faces,” Lambert said. “The PERA system needs to be sustainable for all current members and for all future retirees as well. I will continue to work hard to make that possible. I believe SB 68 was an important step towards achieving these goals and I’m disappointed it was unable to pass the committee. “When 63 percent of Americans now expect to retire at age 65 or older, according to Gallup Polling, many people question the fairness of allowing government employees to retire with full benefits at age 58.”
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Effort to repeal gun measure rejected Bill targeted law requiring background checks By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Another gun battle took center stage at the Capitol on Feb. 3, as a Senate committee rejected a Republican effort to undo a key Democrat-backed gun measure from last year. Testimony on a bill that sought to repeal a law that requires background checks on all gun sales and transfers in the state lasted more than six hours before the Senate’s State, Veteran’s and Military Affairs Committee killed the measure. The bill failed following a 3-2 party-line vote. Democrats and other supporters of universal background checks say they are working and that the law has made it more difficult for guns to get into the wrong hands. But Sen. George Rivera, R-Pueblo, the repeal bill’s sponsor, argued that the new law would have done nothing to prevent recent mass shootings, such as the ones that occurred in 2012 inside an Au-
rora theater and at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook Elementary School. “If people intend on doing something evil, they’re going to do it,” Rivera said. “That’s just a fact.” Last year, Democrats succeeded in passing bills that expanded gun background checks, and put in place a requirement that high-capacity ammunition magazines be limited to 15 rounds. Republicans are also trying to repeal the latter measure. There was fallout as a result of those efforts as three Democratic senators either lost their seats or resigned as a result of gun vote-motivated recall elections. Rivera won his Senate seat last fall in a recall election over former Democratic Sen. Angela Giron, making him a rare Republican to represent Pueblo in the Senate. “My constituents in Pueblo sent me here to give a message: They don’t like the gun laws,” Rivera said. Rivera told the committee that he was not against background checks. His bill would have required only licensed gun dealers to conduct background checks, which had already been a part of state law prior to last year’s measure being enacted.
Rivera’s bill would have done away with the new requirement that background checks be conducted for private and online sales, and it would have gotten rid of the fees that individuals are required to pay for their background checks. Several supporters of Rivera’s bill said that the new requirements are burdensome to law-abiding citizens. “As long as Democrats are in office they are going to be going after our Second Amendment Rights,” said Joe Neville of Rocky Mountain Gun Owners. But supporters of the new background checks pointed to results. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says that 104 people who tried buying guns last year failed background checks because they had criminal records. That’s a testament to the background checks law expansion, supporters said. And if even one of those background checks stops just one criminal from getting their hands on a gun, the law is worth it, they said. “The value of one life is worth the inconvenience of the others,” said Sen. Irene Aguilar, D-Denver. Dave Hoover, a longtime police officer
whose nephew, A.J. Boik, was killed in the Aurora theater shooting, was one of several people to speak in opposition of Rivera’s repeal effort. Hoover said that Coloradans should do “anything we can do to prevent gun violence” and that he doesn’t want “anybody else to get that phone call,” which informed him that his nephew had been shot. “It’s about accountability,” Hoover said. “It’s about holding gun holders responsible for what they do when they get rid of their firearms.” Though emotional at times, the hearing lacked the intensity of last year’s gun bill committee hearings. In fact, Rivera and other Republican senators thanked Sen. Jessie Ulibarri, D-Commerce City, the committee chairman, for his handling of the hearing. Still, Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, a committee member, said that Democrats who pushed for the gun laws still aren’t paying attention to voters who didn’t appreciate their efforts last year. “You didn’t listen close enough because there are three senators who aren’t here,” Harvey said.
Suicide prevention commission proposed State’s high suicide rate prompts action by legislators By Vic Vela
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“My passion of being an advocate stems Newell said much of the commission’s work will be to focus on figuring out why from my own loss and my hope that I can Colorado’s suicide rate is so high. Newell spare other parents from tragedies,” Mapointed to several possible problem areas, rine told committee members. such as the state’s large number of miliBut Newell’s bill was met with skeptitary veterans, the lack of access to mental cism from Republicans who wondered health services in rural areas, and the Westwhy this effort needs to be supported with ern U.S. culture of “rugged individualism,” one that doesn’t always translate to people state dollars. Sen. Kevin Lundberg, R-Berthoud, seeking help. pointed to the bill’s fiscal note, which indiKraft-Tharp said that it’s particularly disturbing to see young people commit- cates that the commission will come with ting suicide. She talked about the recent an annual price tag of at least $80,000. “It tells me that you want the governincident at Jefferson County’s Standley Lake High School, where a student doused ment to run this,” Lundberg told Newell. himself with gasoline before deliberately “I think you’ll find that this is just the tip set himself on fire. of the iceberg in the fiscal note on what re“This happens in our own neighbor- sources will be required.” hoods, right around the corner,” KraftAnd Sen. Larry Crowder, R-Alamosa, Tharp said. “And we need to figure out why wondered whether he was being asked to is affects our state.” support a bill that creates more governSusan Marine, a board member of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado, ment, but doesn’t produce results. “Are we building a bureaucracy that cretestified before the Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Feb. 6 in sup- ates an entity that has no action?” Crowder port of the bill. Marine’s two sons took their said. The committee will vote on the bill at a own lives, including one who was an assistant city attorney in Thornton. 0612.cc.121.ad_Layout 1 1/29/14 8:36 AM Page 1future hearing.
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Mountains and sunshine and healthy and active lifestyles aside, Colorado holds a dubious distinction that isn’t a part of the state’s tourism campaign. Colorado ranks among the highest in the nation for suicides. In 2012, more Coloradans died as a result of taking their own lives than those who were killed in a car wreck. And suicide is the leading cause of death among young persons between the ages of 10 and 34. “Despite being one the most beautiful states in the country, we have one of the highest suicide rates in the country — and consistently,” said state Sen. Linda Newell, D-Littleton. The question is why? Newell and Rep. Tracy Kraft-Tharp, DArvada, are hoping that a bill they are cosponsoring can help the state get to the
bottom of that issue. The two lawmakers are behind Senate Bill 88, which would create the Suicide Prevention Commission. The commission would be made up of about 20 people who represent various sectors of society, including those with professional backgrounds that are relevant to suicide prevention. The commission would advise the current state Office of Suicide Prevention in developing priorities and action plans having to do with curbing suicides. The commission would also make annual recommendations to the governor’s office. “We’re hoping that, with this commission, we will prioritize (suicide prevention) and bring this up as an issue that we need to address and not be silent on anymore,” Newell said. Newell said that the staffing inside the Office of Suicide Prevention — which is made up of one person — is inadequate and needs more help. “I’ve been asking for more resources for that office for two years and haven’t got it,” she said. “He’s been collecting data as much as possible but he doesn’t have time to analyze it.
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February 12, 2014
Academy hosts wildfire future-casting conference Staff report The Air Force Academy’s Center of Innovation will host a conference Feb. 13-14 to determine better methods to attack future wildfires. Wildfires are a reality along the Front Range, but Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Eric Bonick and Intel Corporation futurist Brian David Johnson are determined to help Colorado Springs chart a difference course. The event brings together many experts, including workers from the Red Cross, Intel Corp. and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as local firefighters and government officials to use Johnson’s brand of “future-casting,” proven successful at Intel for the past decade, to move toward a better future — even when fires break out. World-renowned wildfire expert Stephen Pyne will participate via teleconference from Australia. NASA’s chief technician will also be involved in the workshop. “The hope is that this will start a dialogue between FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security and the local community,” said Lt. Col. Greg Bennett, deputy director of the Center of Innovation at the Academy, which is funded by Department of Homeland Security. “We want to explore ways to approach this differently — how to do a better job.” It’s a different way of approaching problems, he said. “How do we do a better job of detection? How do we get there faster before it spreads? How do we streamline the process of people who lost their homes can recover more quickly?” he asked. “Those are the types of things we will tackle during the workshop.” The workshop is the result of Cadet Bonick’s summer research program at Intel. He worked with Johnson to tailor his “future-casting” for other purposes: In this case, determining the future wildfire threat. “But it can be used in the military as well,” said Cadet Bonick, a military studies
Fires are a reality on the Front Range, but Academy cadets want to chart a different course. File photo major at the Academy. “The military needs to be able to project out what the threats will be 10 years from now, and how to work to solve them before they become a reality.” At Intel, Johnson brings together a wide variety of disciplines — social sciences, engineers, historians, scientists — to work to determine possible future outcomes from technology. Then he creates a path to get to the best possible future by using what he calls “back-casting,” a process of figuring out the steps needed to reach future goals. The Academy seminar will work in much the same way. People who have different perspectives about wildfire response — from the first responders to the insurance companies — will provide their opinions about what the future possibilities could be, both catastrophic and fortuitous. “We pick 10 years, because that’s just
beyond the realm of plausibility,” Johnson said. “Everyone inputs their data, trends, the ways things happened and they seem to be headed. Then we synthesize all the data to walk through what wildfires might look like ten years from now, for the people involved.” After that, the group will be involved in what Johnson calls “back-casting.” Once they figure out the best possible future, they work backward to create to get to that particular future. “Wildfires are inevitable,” he said. “So that’s a constant. But people can affect the future; they can change it. We are going to find a path so wildfires aren’t so catastrophic; maybe they’re caught earlier, maybe we help people recover more quickly.” The first workshop will be an exchange of ideas, he said.
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And it could be messy,” Johnson said. “People will disagree. And that’s a good thing. But future casting is about discussing what could go terribly wrong, or what could go wonderfully right. Then determining how to shape the path to get you to the place you want to be — to the future we modeled.” Once the workshop is over, Johnson’s commitment has just started. He’ll take all the templates created — using a version of what he uses at Intel — and create a document for a second conversation in Colorado Springs. This time, that conversation will be with the larger public, to receive advice and input before the final document. “We can control the future,” Johnson says, “We just need to work to gain insight from disparate players — the military — first responders — and then begin an ongoing conversation.”
SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF Feb 2, 2014
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Seeing the silly side of some really ridiculous situations helps give the Lamb a new perspective on how to handle them. Some important contacts can be made this weekend. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Try to complete your outstanding tasks by midweek. This leaves you free to take advantage of new possibilities -- both professional and personal -- opening up by week’s end. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) With both your creative side and your energy levels rising this week, you should be able to tackle that too-long-neglected project again. A family member might have important news.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) An explanation you requested seems to be more confusing than enlightening. You should insist on clarifications now, rather than deal with problems that might arise later. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Your energy levels might be ebbing a bit. But that’s no excuse for taking catnaps when you could be working on those unfinished tasks. There’ll be time to curl up and relax by week’s end. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) It’s a good time to get those ideas out of your head and into a readable format if you hope to have them turned into something doable. A good friend is ready with worthwhile advice. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Careful -- you might be stepping into dangerous territory if you decide to “exaggerate” the facts too much. Remember: The truth speaks for itself and needs no embellishment. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) Although your workplace successes have earned you many admirers, there are some colleagues who are not among them. Be careful how you proceed with your new project. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You might have to go into great detail to explain why you’re currently reluctant to make changes to an already prepared plan. Be sure you have all the facts to back yourself up. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Travel plans might still be uncertain. But instead of getting upset about the delay, open yourself up to other possibilities, and begin checking out some alternative destinations. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Changing conditions might require you to alter some of your plans. While you might be agreeable to this, be prepared with explanations for those who do not want changes made. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Although you might have to deal with some detractors who aren’t too kind in their critiques, you gain points when you’re willing to stand up and defend your work. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for creating a warm and loving environment between yourself and others. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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The Tribune 13 February 12, 2014
Discovery Canyon quarterback Alec Wirtjes, in white carrying ball, signed his National Letter of Intent with the Air Force Academy last week. Photo by COLORADO SPORTS PICTURES
Student-athletes enjoy signing day parties National Letter of Intent Day was last week By Danny Summers
Dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com Two days of waiting on Mother Nature only seemed to fuel the excitement for many Tri-Lakes area student-athletes who signed their National Letters of Intent on Feb. 7. Discovery Canyon quarterback Alec Wirtjes led a star-studded parade when he told the Tribune two weeks ago that he will be playing football for the Air Force Academy. “I’m excited for the opportunity and challenge,” Wirtjes said. “They’re bringing me in as a quarterback, but if I fit somewhere else better I’ll go there.” Wirtjes, (6-foot-4, 205 pounds) enjoyed a solid career for the Thunder, leading it to an 18-4 record and a pair of playoff appearances over the last two seasons. In 2013, Wirtjes completed 52 of 108 passes for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was even more valuable carrying the pigskin, rushing for 853 and 13 touchdowns on 100 carries. Than transition to the run-oriented Air Force program will be easier for Wirtjes than most recruits. He has basically been running the Falcons’ system for three years. Wirtjes maintains a weighted 4.1 GPA. This semester he is taking AP psychology and AP stats, as well as honors physics. Wirtjes was joined by teammate Ben Gilson, who signed with Mount Union College in Hawaii, and soccer player Josh Beardslee, who signed with Adams State. Gilson rushed for 452 and seven touchdowns on 58 attempts. Over at Palmer Ridge, four of its eight college signings were football players; John Boogasrd (Western State), Ryan Hjemstad (Western State), Brenyn Humphrey (Hastings College, Nebraska) and Armando Bargas (Colorado Mesa). Bargas was one of the many valuable two-way players for the Bears, rushing for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while recording a team-leading 113 tackles from his linebacker position. The Bears enjoyed a solid season on the gridiron, compiling a 5-5 record while playing in the tough Class 4A Foothills
Palmer Ridge’s Ali Deitsch, center, signed with Boise State. File photo Conference. Palmer Ridge had two D-1 representatives; cross country runner and track star Ali Deitsch (Boise State) and soccer player Kaylyn Smith (Virginia Tech). Deitsch finished in the top 10 in the state in cross country each of the last three years. Smith, a stellar goalkeeper, had 76 saves last season while allowing only 11 goals as the Bears posted a 14-4-1 record. Rounding out the Palmer Ridge signings were swimmer Hunter Baines (St. Leo, Florida) and softball player Taylor Klee (Sterling College, Kansas). Klee batted .388 last season with six home runs and 25 RBIs. Lewis-Palmer had five signings. Andrew Brown (football, South Dakota School of Mines), Michelle Coleman (soccer, Western Illinois), Stacie Loidolt (soccer, Hawaii Pacific), Briana Knop (lacrosse and field hockey, Limestone College, South Carolina) and Carson Haws, baseball, Pratt Community College, Kansas.. “The quality of the school and the placement rate is what impressed me most,” said the 6-foot-6, 230-pound Brown, who missed five games last season with a torn MCL. Brown plans on majoring in metallurgical engineering. Coleman said she is excited to be play-
Lewis-Palmer athletes are all smiles during their signing ceremony at the school on Feb. 7. From left to right are Andrew Brown, Michelle Coleman, Stacie Loidolt and Brianna Knop. Courtesy photo
List of tri-Lakes area athLetes who signed their nationaL Letters of intent Last week Here is a list of the Tri-Lakes area student athletes who signed National Letter of Intent on Feb. 7. PALMER RIDGE Ali Deitsch, cross country, Boise State John Boogaard, football, Western State Ryan Hjelmstad, football, Western State Brenyn Humphrey, football, Hastings College Kaylyn Smith, soccer, Virginia Tech Hunter Baines, swimming, Saint Leo University Taylor Klee, softball, Sterling College Armando Bargas, football, Colorado Mesa LEWIS-PALMER Andrew Brown, football, South Dakota School of Mines
ing Division I soccer. “I was a little scared and intimidated, but once I got there for a winter camp I felt I could compete,” she said. “I can’t even imagine how much I’m going to learn from all the different girls and their different styles.” Loidolt admitted that the recruiting process was not easy. “I never realized how much of a burden it was,” she said with a smile. “But once I got out to Hawaii and the coach gave me
Michelle Coleman, soccer, Western Illinois Stacie Loidolt, soccer, Hawaii Pacific Briana Knop, Lacrosse/field hockey, Limestone College Carson Haws, baseball, Pratt Community College DISCOVERY CANYON Alec Wirtjes, football, Air Force Academy Ben Gilson, football, Mount Union Josh Beardslee, soccer, Adams State THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY Conner Wilburn, cross country/track, Air Force Academy Lauren Hamilton, cross country/track, Wyoming Bonnie Buzzetta, soccer, College of St. Mary Matt King, baseball, Pratt Community College
an offer I thought ‘This would be pretty cool.’” The Classical Academy had four signings, led by Conner Wilburn (cross country and track at Air Force) and Lauren Hamilton (cross country and track at Wyoming). Both have finished in the top 10 in the state cross country the last two years. Joining Wilburn and Hamilton at the signing table were Bonnie Buzzetta (soccer, College of St. Mary) and Matt King (baseball, Pratt Community College).
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February 12, 2014
Rangers roll in hockey; Bears solid in hoops Winter Prep sports regular season winding down By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Lewis-Palmer hockey team increased its winning streak to 15 games with victories last week over Rampart (8-0 on Feb. 7) and Cheyenne Mountain (5-1 on Feb. 8). Seven different players scored goals for the Rangers against Rampart; two by Christian Perry and one each by Jack Ryan, Zach Williams, Taylor Hill, Adam Schaefer, Julian Claudio and Cameron Brummond. Against Cheyenne Mountain, Dmitri Smith scored a pair of goals, while Schaefer, Perry and Claudio had a goal each. The Rangers 16-1 overall, 12-0 in the Peak Conference) have now gone more
than two months since their only loss. It occurred Dec. 6 against Ralston Valley (52). PALMER RIDGE GIRLS ROLLING IN HOOPS The Palmer Ridge girls’ basketball team is looking every bit like a strong postseason contender. The Bears are 16-3 overall, 8-2 in the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference. They are in second place, two games behind Sand Creek. Ali Meyer is averaging 13.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while teammate Michelle DeCoud is scoring 12.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Also putting up solid numbers is Rhyley Lane (7.4 points and 3.8 assists per game), Sam Rippley (6.9 points per game) and Laura McCarthy (5.2 points and 3.3 rebounds per game). RANGERS LOOKING TO SECURE PLAYOFF SPOT The Lewis-Palmer boys’ basketball
hitting coach Dave Hajek (a resident of the area), pitching coach Dave Schuler, medical trainer Heath Townsend and physical performance coach Mike Jasperson. Hill guided the Sky Sox to a 67-76 record in his first season at the helm. Before skippering the Sky Sox, Hill served the previous six seasons as a big league coach with the Colorado Rockies. This will be his 10th season overall as a member of the Rockies organization. He also previously served as a hitting coach for the Rockies High Single-A affiliate Modesto Nuts from 2004-06. Hill also served as the Modesto manager for the last three months of the 2006 season when former skipper Chad Krueter was named head coach at USC. On the field, Hill’s playing career concluded in 2001 after nearly 19 seasons, including 13 in the majors. He belted 186 homers in the big leagues and helped the New York Yankees win the 200 World Series title.
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Palmer Ridge 49, Discovery Canyon 8 Senior Michelle DeCoud scored 14 points followed by senior Ali Meyer with 11 points. Senior Rhyley Lane had eight points. Meyer had eight rebounds, four assists and six steals. Freshman Jasmine Sanders had five rebounds and Lane had four steals.
Lewis Palmer 51, Cheyenne Mountain 56 Sophomore Charlie Hovasse scored a team-high 19 points followed by senior Chase Stone with 13 points. Lewis Palmer was 10 of 12 for free throws with Hovasse going 4 for 5 and junior JT Sheperd going 2 for 3. Both sophomore Sam Strasburger and Scott went 2 for 2.
team is 10-9 overall, 5-5 in the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference and very much in the hunt for a postseason berth. The two-time defending Class 4A champions are in fourth place, one-half game ahead of Falcon and one game ahead of rival Palmer Ridge. The top four teams in conference automatically earn playoff bids. Based on the strength of the conference it is likely that one, possibly as many as three teams, could advance to the postseason as wild cards. Senior Chase Stone leads the Rangers offense with 14.2 points per game. Next on the list are Charlie Hovasse (10.9), Jonathan Scott (10.1) and Sam Strasburger (83). SKY SOX COACHING STAFF BACK FOR 2014 The entire Colorado Springs Sky Sox coaching staff returns for the 2014 season. Manager Glenallen Hill returns for his second season. He’ll be joined again by
Palmer Ridge 58, Lewis Palmer 33 ENTAli Meyer scored 17 points followed by PALMER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Palmer Ridge’s FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; and Michelle DeCoud with 16 points. Sam Rippley had THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO
eight points in the game. Meyer got the double double grabbing 13 rebounds and had eight assists. Laura McCarthy had eight rebounds and DeCoud had six. Rhyley Lane had three rebounds, four assists and three steals. Lewis Palmer’s Samantha Cook and Courtney Fox led the team with seven points each. Sarah Lyons had nine rebounds with five assists and Elizabeth Reich had seven rebounds.
UPCOMING GAMES Boys basketball FRIDAY
7 p.m. - Lewis Palmer @ Falcon TUESDAY 7 p.m. - Lewis Palmer @ Sand Creek
Girls basketball FRIDAY 6 p.m. - Palmer Ridge @ Air Academy 7 p.m. - Discovery Canyon vs. Vista Ridge 7 p.m. - Lewis Palmer vs. Falcon TUESDAY Eligible electorsMountain of the Forest View 7 p.m. - Discovery Canyon vs. Cheyenne Water District interested in serving 7 p.m. - Lewis PalmerAcres Sand Creek onvs. the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form 7 p.m. - Palmer Ridgefrom @ Falcon the District Designated Election Offi-
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FOR THE WAHLBORG ANNEXATION AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 Springs, Chest of Drawers, Stuffed Ginnette Ritz Legal Notice No.: 932224 Respectfully submitted, AND VILLAGE AT WOODMOOR toys, and (2) Christmas Trees. Designated Election Official First Publication: February 12, 2014 HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and parDonala Water & Sanitation District Last Publication: February 12, 2014 INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED ticularly to the electors of the Woodmoor Legal Notice No.: 932223 Publisher: The Tribune Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer AND ADOPTED on this 3rd day of FebruWater and Sanitation District No. 1 of El Legal Notice No.: 932221 First Publication: February 12, 2014 is on file with the law offices of Hindary, 2014 by the Board of Trustees of the Paso County, Colorado. Last Publication: February 19, 2014 First Publication: February 12, 2014 manSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. Town of Monument by a vote of 5 for and Public Notice Publisher: The Tribune Last Publication: February 12, 2014 121, §1-26(7). 0 against. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a reguPublisher: The Tribune CALL FOR NOMINATIONS lar election will be held on Tuesday, /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Legal Notice No.: 932222 Public Notice May 6, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 First Publication: February 12, 2014 Public Notice TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, para.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991 Last Publication: February 12, 2014 DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO ticularly, to the electors of the Forest View (_3_) directors will be elected to serve Publisher: The Tribune A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Acres Water District ("District") of El Paso a four-year term. ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) Court Address: 270 South Tejon County, Colorado. THE CAMELBACK VILLAGE Public Notice 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. Court Phone: 719-448-7700 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an are available from Nicolle Brewer, the A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS election will be held on the 6TH day of Designated Election Official of the District, Address of Plaintiff: (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, parPLAINTIFF: THE CAMELBACK VILMay, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 Camelback Village a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, THREE 32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, ticularly, to the electors of the Palmer LAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION P.M., c/o Norton & Smith, P.C., 1331 SevCondominium Association directors will be elected to serve 4-year 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. Lake Sanitation District of El Paso County, v. enteenth Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorc/o Z&R Property Management terms. Eligible electors of the Forest View Colorado. DEFENDANTS: BONNIE L. MAY; ENT ado 80202, (303) 292-6400 and also from 6015 Lehman Drive, Suite 205 FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; and Acres Water District interested in serving TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, parMarsha Howland, c/o Woodmoor Water Colorado Springs, CO 80918 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an on the board of directors may obtain a THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC ticularly, to the electors of the Donala Waand Sanitation District No. 1, 1845 Woodelection will be held on the 6TH day of Self-Nomination and Acceptance form TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLter & Sanitation District of El Paso County, moor Drive, P.O. Box 1407, Monument, Legal Notice No.: 932213 May, 2014, At that time, 3 (three) dirfrom the District Designated Election OffiORADO Colorado. Colorado 80132, (719) 488-2525. SelfFirst Publication: January 29, 2014 ectors will be elected to serve 4-year cial (DEO), Sue Blair, c/o Community ReNomination and Acceptance forms must Last Publication: February 26, 2014 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an terms and 2 (two) directors will be elecsource Services of Colorado, 7995 E. Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer be filed with Nicolle Brewer, Designated Publisher: The Tribune election will be held on the 6TH day of ted to serve 2-year terms. Eligible electPrentice Avenue, Suite 103E, Greenwood Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Election Official, c/o Norton & Smith, P.C., May, 2014, between the hours of 7:00 ors of the Palmer Lake Sanitation District Village, CO 80111, and Telephone: (303) Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 1331 Seventeenth Street, Suite 500, Dena.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, 3 dirinterested in serving on the board of dir381-4960. The office of the DEO is open Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 ver, Colorado 80202 not less than 67 days ectors will be elected to serve 4-year ectors may obtain a Self-Nomination and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Phone Number: 303.432.8999 prior to the election (Friday, February 28, terms. Eligible electors of the Donala Acceptance form from the District Desigthrough Friday. Fax Number: 303.432.0999 2014). Water & Sanitation District interested in nated Election Official (DEO): E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com serving on the board of directors may If the DEO determines that a Self-NominaAtty. Reg. No.: 34078 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applicPUBLIC NOTICE obtain a Self-Nomination and AcceptBecky Orcutt tion and Acceptance form is not sufficient, Our File No.: 3223.0010 ations for and return of absentee ballots ance form from the District Desig120 Middle Glenway the eligible elector who submitted the form may be filed with Nicolle Brewer, DesigTOWN OF MONUMENT nated Election Official (DEO): Palmer Lake CO 80133 may amend the form once, at any time, Case No.: 2013CV031853 * Div: 15 nated Election Official, c/o Norton & MUNICIPAL ELECTION (719) 481-2732 prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, Smith, P.C., 1331 Seventeenth Street, JUDGES NEEDED Ginnette Ritz 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-NomSUMMONS Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202 15850 Holbein Drive The Office of the DEO is open on the folination and Acceptance is close of busibetween the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 The Town of Monument Municipal ElecColorado Springs, CO 80921 lowing days: Monday thru Friday from ness on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE p.m., until the close of business on the Frition will be held on Tuesday, April 1, (719) 488-3603 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. less than 67 days before the election). OF COLORADO TO THE day immediately preceding the election 2014 via Mail Ballot. The Town will be Earlier submittal is encouraged as the ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: (Friday, May 2, 2014). in need of judges for this election. In The Office of the DEO is open on the folIf the DEO determines that a Self-Nominadeadline will not permit curing an insuffiorder to qualify, you must be 18 years lowing days: Monday thru Friday from tion and Acceptance form is not sufficient, cient form. Affidavit of Intent to be a You are hereby summoned and required WOODMOOR WATER or older, a registered voter in El Paso 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the eligible elector who submitted the form Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitto appear and defend against the claims AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 County, attend a training class and be may amend the form once, at any time, ted to the office of the DEO by the close of of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint By: /s/ Nicolle Brewer available and willing to work a long day. If the DEO determines that a Self-Nominaprior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, business on Monday, March 3, 2014 (the filed with the Court in this action, by filing Designated Election Official Judges will be compensated $100 total for tion and Acceptance form is not sufficient, 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-Nomsixty-fourth day before the election). with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or full day OR $50 total for half day and must the eligible elector who submitted the form ination and Acceptance is close of busiother response. You are required to file Legal Notice No.: 932226 attend the judges training session March NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an applicmay amend the form once, at any time, ness on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not your Answer or other response within First Publication: February 12, 2014 28th at 5:00PM. A basic breakfast, lunch, ation for a mail-in ballot shall be filed with prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, less than 67 days before the election). twenty-one (21) days after service upon Last Publication: February 12, 2014 dinner and snacks will be provided. Anythe designated election official no later 2014. The deadline to submit a Self-NomEarlier submittal is encouraged as the you if within the State of Colorado, or withPublisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune one interested in submitting an applicain thirty-five (35) days after service upon than the close of business on Friday, May ination and Acceptance is close of busideadline will not permit curing an insuffition, may obtain one from the Town Webcient form. Affidavit of Intent To Be A you if outside the State of Colorado or if 2, 2014, except that, if the applicant ness on Friday, February 28, 2014 (not site at www.towonofmonument.org or at Write-In-Candidate forms must be submitserved by publication pursuant to wishes to receive the mail-in ballot by less than 67 days before the election). Town Hall located at 645 Beacon Lite ted to the office of the designated election C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, mail, the application shall be filed no later Earlier submittal is encouraged as the Road, Monument CO 80132. For addiofficial by the close of business on service shall be complete on the day of than the close of business on Tuesday, deadline will not permit curing an insuffitional information please contact csiroch-
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State Sen. Owen Hill opens Distinguished Speaker Series program Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts will host new event By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado State Sen. Owen Hill (R-Colorado Springs) will be the first speaker in the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Distinguished Speaker Series. Hill, who represents District 11 (eastern Colorado Springs), will speak at the TLCA on Feb. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. A buffet style dinner by Bella Panini will be served starting at 6:15 p.m. Hill is scheduled to take the podium at about 6:45 p.m. The cost of the event and dinner is $15 per person.
Maddox said the insight into how things are done at the state legislative level was impressive and caused him to ask Hill to speak at the TLCA. “Throughout the Senate and committee proceedings, I was very impressed with the professionalism of all the legislators, and by the wonderful courtesy they extended to each other,” Maddox said. “Needless to say, I acquainted everyone with the TLCA and distributed promotional materials. I also talked up Palmer Lake and encouraged everyone to visit us.” Last fall, Maddox came up with the idea of the Distinguished Speaker Series. He envisions an event about once every two months. He hopes to have a variety of speakers, including athletes, astronauts and members of the performing arts.
“Senator Hill is a great guy and he really is interested in what’s happening in the Tri-Lakes area,” said TLCA President Michael Maddox, who is the brainchild of the Series. Hill, who is running for the U.S. Senate, is expected to speak on a variety of topics related to the Tri-Lakes area. His speech is titled “Five Ways to Destroy a Community.” In January, Maddox was a guest of Hill’s during the General Assembly at the State Capital. “He graciously introduced me to other leaders, including Sen. Greg Brophy, who is running for governor,” Maddox said. “I had a marvelous chat with Senator Brophy about the arts. Plus, I was Senator Hill’s guest at his Health and Human Services Committee meeting.”
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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.
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
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.
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. 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.
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