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Tribune wins awards in statewide press contest 24 individual awards, Advertising Sweepstakes, and Photo & Design Sweepstakes Staff report The Tri-Lakes Tribune was a broadbased winner and tabbed for very top honors for Class 1 in the Colorado Press Association’s annual Colorado Better Newspapers Awards, honoring editorial, design and advertising divisions. Colorado Community Media won 132 awards over all divisions.

The Tribune was named “General Excel-

lence” winner, selected by top point totals in their division for the contest, and also awarded top totals overall for Advertising Sweepstakes, and Photo & Design Sweepstakes in the contest, which was judged this year by the Virginia Press Association.

The Tribune individually won 24 category awards across all disciplines and garnered 11 first place mentions including the following: • Tri-Lakes Staff: Best Advertising Layout & Design, Best Real Estate Ad, Best Website Promotion • Stephanie Ogren, Lindsay Lovato: Best Editorial Layout & Design • Scott Andrews: Best Cover Design, Best

Health Care Ad, Best Use of Color in an Ad • Scott Andrews, Erin Franks, Tina Meltzer, Sandi Austin, Nick Elias: Best Advertising special Section • Sandi Austin: Best Circulation Promotion • Stephanie Ogren, Best Feature Page Design, Best News Page Design Second Place honors went to the following: • Tri-Lakes Staff: Best Health Care Ad • Lisa Collacott, Rob Carrigan, Danny Summers : Best Sustained Coverage for Black Forest Fire • Lisa Collacott for Best Feature Story • Stephanie Ogren: Best News Page De-

Black Forest Fire District investigation completed

sign, Best Feature Page Design • Scott Andrews: Best Circulation Promo • Nick Elias: Best Restaurant or Dining Ad Third Place awards were as follows: • Tri-Lakes Staff: Best Black and White Ad • Scott Andrews: Best Real Estate Ad • Lindsay Lovato: Best Feature Page Design • Best Environmental Story: Lisa Collacott • Best Feature Story: Norma Engelberg • Best Feature Photograph: Rob Carrigan Contest continues on Page 12

King’s Deer Golf Club shuts it down Monument course is the third Tri-Lakes area course to close in less than a year

By Danny Summers

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What is left of an ATV is in the foreground of this image in the Ravine area. Photo by Rob Carrigan

Eight-page summary was released on Feb. 19

By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Black Forest Fire District released an eight-page summary of its independent investigation on Feb. 19 and the study found that there was no misconduct by Chief Bob Harvey.

The report contradicts the claim made by El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa that Harvey was negligent in his handling of last summer’s blaze that burned nearly 500 homes and scorched more than 14,000 acres. It

was the most destructive blaze in Colorado history.

Ed Bracken, head of the fire district’s board of directors, released a statement Feb. 19.

“The investigation established firmly that there was no professional misconduct on the part of the chief, and affirms his leadership abilities,” the statement read. “It reinforced, in a major way, the courage and resilience of our firefighters, both professional and volunteer, as they worked together to try and manage this historic fire.”

The full 80-page report of the investigation’s findings has been forwarded to the Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office for review. The full report will not be released until the DA’s office

clears it.

David Fisher was the chief investigator.

Maketa issued a statement ahead of the release of the report saying his team’s continued investigation into the Black Forest fire would “only stand by facts and evidence” and not “assumption or theories” posed by others.

Four months ago, Maketa made his strong accusations against Harvey, which caused even more people associated with the fire to point fingers at Harvey. Maketa said Harvey didn’t turn over command of the fire to the sheriff’s office fast enough and it delayed resources from getting into the fire Fire continues on Page 12

It seems that it doesn’t pay to run a golf course in the Tri-Lakes area these days.

King’s Deer Golf Club in Monument became the area’s third course to close in less than a year when it ceased all operations Feb. 17.

The move was unexpected. Folks showed up Feb. 17 to play golf and were greeted by a note on the clubhouse door.

Others were told via an email that was sent out last week by the King’s Deer board of directors.

The email stated that the bank that services the golf course’s loan in Kearney, Neb., is foreclosing on the golf course. The email also apologized for the new member advertisements and called the situation “unfortunate” and an ”unexpected turn of events.”

King’s Deer opened in 1999.

Voice mails on the King’s Deer message line left by the Tribune were not returned as of late Tuesday. The course’s message machine stated that the “golf course and practice facility are closed until further notice.”

The closing of the course will be a subject of a special HOA assembly on Tuesday night, according to a King’s Deer Homeowners Association website.

Last November, Gleneagle Golf Course closed down, citing a dramatic drop off in golfers and income with increasing costs for water and other essentials.

Last March, Monument Hill Country Club closed between March and June. New owners took over and worked feverishly to get the course back in playing condition.

Most recently, owners have been in the

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Breese will not soon be forgotten Long-time Lewis-Palmer High School principal died early Feb. 17

By Danny Summers

Dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com When Don Breese arrived at Lewis-Palmer High School in the fall of 1962, there were no administrators, no secretaries, no custodians and no policy book to speak of.

When he left 28 years later, District 38 ranked in the top 10 in the state academically, while 83 percent of the students went on to colleges or universities — a very high statistic for the time.

Breese died of heart failure in the early hours Feb. 17 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque with his family by his side. He was married to his wife, Patricia, for 56 years.

Services are scheduled for Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, N.M. The phone number of the funeral home is 505-891-9192.

The Breese family is planning to have a memorial service in Monument in the late spring or early summer.

“He had the ‘It’ factor,” said former Lewis-Palmer teacher and coach Richard Stewart, who was hired by Breese to teach math in 1972. “There was nothing you could put to words that you can describe the kind of administrator he was. He just had ‘It.’” Breese’s legacy goes beyond his ability to lead a staff. In the 1990s, the district’s stadium was named in his honor.

“He was the leader of the school; he was like the voice of the place,” said long-time LewisPalmer football coach Tony Ramunno, who was hired by Breese in 1983. “He was the first guy there and the last guy to leave.

“He laid the foundation for our high school to be the quality school it became.”

Ramunno added that Breese, at 6-foot-5, was an imposing figure.

“He had one of those flat-top haircuts from the ‘50s era,” recalled Ramunno. “What he said I wouldn’t question. I would just do it.”

Breese and Patricia moved to Rio Rancho about 15 years ago after he “retired for good.” They lived a quiet, yet eventful life, traveling to and from Colorado on occasion.

Breese stayed in regular contact with his old staff; among them Vic Garcia.

“When Don hired me in 1968 the school had already made the turn,” Garcia said. “Working with Don Breese and watching him improved my overall teaching and coaching.”

Garcia noted that Breese was a stern, but fair administrator.

“I can’t tell you how many times Don pulled me into his office and said ‘Garcia, how many more times do I have to tell you you have to stop screwing up.’”

Garcia recalled with a smile. “It took me six or eight years of going through that before I finally got it.

“Everything he did was face to face. Nothing was ever underhanded. Don passed on some of those benefits to me in coaching.”

Suzanne Kuehl, a former Lewis-Palmer English teacher and current track coach, remembers

Don Breese at the re-dedication of the district athletic stadium after renovations in 2009.

Breese made a lasting impact on high school athletic programs locally and statewide.

Courtesy photo Breese playing a pivotal role in getting the bond issue passed in the district in the late 1970’s that led to a new high school being built.

“We all rallied around him,” said Kuehl, who was hired by Breese in 1976. “When it passed it was a big celebration.

“We were all very close. It was like a tight-knit family. Don was just a wonderful guy to work for.”

Breese intended to be a teacher when he arrived at the school in 1962. But one month into his contract, he was offered the position of principal for the high school.

He was also the head basketball coach and track coach, as well as an assistant football coach.

“Things were a lot different back then,” Breese told Tribune in

an interview. “There were maybe 140 students in the whole school.”

Breese’s resume was long and filled with many honors and accolades. He is a member of four hall of fames, and once finished third behind the late Wilt Chamberlain (he was second) in a high jump competition at the famed Kansas Relays.

“People were taking pictures of Wilt all the time,” Breese recalled of the 1957 meet. “He was one tremendous athlete.”

Breese was a star track and field athlete and basketball player for Western New Mexico University. He held dozens of records in both sports at the time he graduated in the late 1950s. He was inducted into its athletic Hall of Fame in 1988.

Breese’s has about 150 med-

als, 50 trophies and 15 plaques stuffed away or on display at his home. They include basketball, horseshoes, eight-ball pool and motocross.

Breese was inducted into the CHSAA Hall of Fame in 1999. He was the sole Lewis-Palmer representative until Garcia stepped to the podium in 2010. Breese was in attendance cheering on the coach he hired to start up the school’s soccer program in the early 1980s.

Breese’s Lewis-Palmer basketball teams posted a 124-34 record, including seven league championships in eight seasons.

He won two state consolation titles in 1968 and 1969, when his teams went 24-1 and 23-2, respectively. But he is in the CHSAA Hall of Fame as an administrator.

He was president of the CHSAA executive council, and also served on volleyball and basketball committees, among others. He helped bring girls sports into the forefront.

Breese is also in the Colorado High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the International Athletic Association for Basketball Officials Hall of Fame. Among his other awards is the District 38 Administrator of the Year in 1975, the 1085 Bronze Brick from CHSAA, and the 1985 Principals Burger King Excellence from the National Association of Secondary Schools.

In his later years, Breese had a defibrillator pacemaker put in his chest. He was president of the Sandoval County Senior Olympics and a long-time competitor.

He also won several state senior Olympic championships in basketball, track and field and table tennis.

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Public comment needed for voter service, polling centers

FRIDAY MORNING CRASH

Staff report The El Paso County Clerk and recorder’s office is soliciting public comment and suggestions regarding the location of voter service and polling centers for the 2014 general election. The clerk and recorder’s office respectfully readers if they own or know of an appropriate potential location (such as a business, school, church, community center, etc.) for a voter service and polling center based on the criteria outlined below, and if they do to contact Elections Manager Liz Olson at lizolson@elpasoco.com or at (719) 520-6222.

“We established seven long-term locations for voter service and polling centers last year — our four offices plus locations in Calhan, Fountain and Monument. We look forward to getting the public’s input for at least 16 additional voter service and polling

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center locations,” said Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams. “These locations will help voters efficiently participate in the 2014 general election, and it is important for our office to get these locations right.”

Per Colorado law, the clerk and recorder will establish at least 23 centers, many of which will be used 25 days prior to Nov. 5.

These are a new feature to Colorado voting. Citizens can visit any location — each VSPC has the capacity to process voters from any precinct. A person can register to vote, update their voter registration, obtain a replacement ballot, and drop off their mail ballot. There also will be ADA accessible touch-screen voting machines.

The offices ask that any suggestions for a location be accompanied by the contact name and information for the establishment’s owner or space coordinator. The offices generally do not pay for locations.

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Thanks for helping us become better For the past two years, the staff here at the Tribune and Colorado Community Media have been on an un-ending quest to put a better paper in your hands. Redesigned news products, better online presentation, and above all else — a renewed dedication to a local, local, local product.

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Friday, at the Colorado Press Association’s 136th Annual Convention, the TriLakes Tribune was a broad-based winner and tabbed for very top honors for Class 1 in the Association’s annual Colorado Better

Newspapers Awards, honoring editorial, design and advertising divisions. Colorado Community Media won 132 awards over

all divisions.

The Tribune was named “General Excellence” winner, selected by top point totals in their division for the contest, and also awarded top totals overall for Advertising Sweepstakes, and Photo & Design Sweepstakes in the contest, which was judged this year by the Virginia Press Association.

Our readers and advertisers deserve real thanks for guiding us in the right direction.

Newspapering is a team sport and we are gratified that universally, our staff was recognized in the awards process, but also

know that we only succeed if we are able to earn the respect and support of the community in the form of readers, advertisers, sources and trust.

Every week, we will will try to do so, with a locally-focused, professional, and continously-improving effort with an orientation toward our neighborhoods.

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guys flying more than 400 feet through the air - and not crashing. I was like, “Wow, these guys are amazing.” Then I thought, “At what point in their lives did they decide they wanted to be ski jumpers?” It’s not exactly a sport you take up when you are five or six years old. Maybe that’s why we Americans are not very good at it. We are usually playing baseball or basketball or football or soccer at that age.

The Rio Games will be the XXXI Summer Olympiad in the modern era. It will mark the first time a South American city will host the event, the third to host in the Southern Hemisphere (and the first time in a Southern Hemisphere country other than Australia), and also the first time a

Portuguese speaking country hosts the event.

These will be the first Summer Olympic Games since the Sydney 2000 Olympics not to be held in the host nation’s capital city and the second Olympic Games in Latin America, after Mexico City in 1968.

Brazilian officials are scrambling to prepare for the 2016 Games. They are hoping to avoid the embarrassment suffered this month by their counterparts in Sochi, Russia, who were well behind schedule on a number of projects.

The 15 projects comprising Rio’s Deodoro Sports Complex — where events including canoe slalom, fencing, pentathlon and shooting will be held — have yet to be fully defined. In fact, just four of the total 52 construction projects outlined last month by the Public Olympic Authority are complete. That’s not good.

You would think that organizers of the Rio Games would have learned from Sochi, where construction delays led to spiraling budgets and some unwanted publicity from visitors who arrived to unfinished hotel rooms — and dirty drinking water.

Jean-Claude Killy, one of my favorite Olympians of all time and chairman of the International Olympic Committee’s coordinating commission for Sochi, recently said that there is no time for Rio officials to waste.

It is my opinion that Summer Olympic Games should be held in cities that already have an existing infrastructure that can support the Games without huge amount of time being spent building stadiums and other venues. The best example of this was the 1984 Los Angeles Games.

Everything was already in place from venues to hotels to a freeway system. If visitors to the area needed a break, they could hit the beach, Disneyland, the mountains or Hollywood all within an hour.

The 1932 Games were also held in Los Angeles. That why the famed Coliseum was constructed. While it may be in a notso-great part of town, it is one cool place to see a game.

Are you all Sochied out, or are you looking forward to the Rio Games as I am?

Go USA!

Next up for the Olympics: Rio de Janeiro With the Winter Olympics now over, it is time to turn our Olympic attention to the 2016 Summers Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The Rio Games will feature 306 events in 28 sports. The Games are slated to run from Aug. 5 to Aug. 21.

So why is that America — and apparently much of the rest of the world — so captivated by Olympic competition?

Perhaps it is because we are thrilled with the incredibly high caliber of competition?

Perhaps it is the unique chance we have to get a little insight into other parts of the world and their athletes? Perhaps it is the stories behind the athletes?

For me, it’s all of the above. Most Olympic sports are not part of America’s normal viewing habits. I don’t tune into figure skating very often, but I can’t get enough of it during the Olympics. It’s not all that often I watch bobsled or luge events on television, but it is fascinating to see these men and women perform at such a high level.

My favorite Winter Olympic sport is ski jumping. I got a front row seat in my living room last week and marveled at these

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Talk about a bad storm In the past I have mentioned this storm.

Today I want to talk about one part of it from early December of 1913.

A storm settled in Colorado, affecting the Pikes Peak area. On Thursday, Dec. 4, Denver reported 2 feet of snow. In Fountain, nearly 3 feet of snow covered the area, while drifts from 4 to 20 feet tall could be seen. You may know our worst storms mainly hit in the spring time.

The Short Line railroad, which went over what is now called the Gold Camp Road, had a train coming up from Colorado Springs. It arrived in Cripple Creek nearly three hours late. An hour later it started back down to the Springs. On the strike of midnight the winds eased off but the snow continued. The train from Cripple Creek stopped. It was stuck at Summit, high up behind Cheyenne mountain. The Thursday train might get to Colorado Springs by Sunday if the tracks could be cleared. There was a place to eat at Summit. The 25 passengers had provisions in the eating house, but if they were going to be there more than a day, things could run out.

The storm had shut down everything from Denver to Pueblo, not just in the mountains. A big railroad plow came up Ute Pass. The plan was to run it down the Short Line to clear the blockages for the stranded train. Two other trains were stalled between Cripple Creek and Summit.

The estimated time for clearing the Short Line was looking like a week. At the Summit station the train was waiting. They had managed to keep the train warm with steam from the locomotive boiler, but they were getting low on coal. The rescue train cleared the path for the stalled train to be pulled west, back toward Cripple Creek.

It was stalled at Summit on Thursday just past midnight, 100 yards from the Summit eating house.

The passengers had slept on the warm train, but had meals in the eating house for nearly a week. On the next Wednesday the train was able to get back to Cripple Creek and finally down Ute Pass to Colorado Springs. The Short Line was not cleared from Summit down to Colorado Springs for another two days!

By Saturday morning the schedules were starting to reach normality. It was certainly a memorable snow storm. Imagine being isolated up there for almost a week with no electricity, or even a phone!

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Giving hope to others: Monument Hill Kiwanis Club Red Kettle Campaign

By Susan Adams

Special to the Tribune Cold hands and feet lead to giving hope to the homeless as the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club ended another successful Red Kettle campaign. A check for $37,187.84 was presented to Major Richard Larson, county coordinator/corp officer of the Salvation Army. Major Larson accepted the check, saying, “... your efforts enable us to give hope to other people.”

For almost 20 years, the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club has organized its annual Red

Kettle campaign service project for the Salvation Army of El Paso County, Colorado. Each year the Tri-Lakes community responds through generosity and goodwill by repeatedly filling the legendary kettles.

Every day from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, club members and Key Club students from area schools provide hundreds of hours of volunteer service ringing the bell in all types of weather.

When asked how the funds are used, Larson reported that it helps local homeless people transition into permanent

housing or drug treatment. In addition it provides transportation and after school care for students from specific schools who are part of the homeless community.

“A little change makes a big change in their lives, and I thank you all for all you do,” Larson said.

Among those who played a key role were Wayne Claybaugh, Bill Healy-president of Monument Hill Kiwanis Club, Larson, Larry Adams — service project coordinator, Marianne Taylor and Tony Liston — assistant service project coordinator. Claybaugh and Taylor coordinated

the various locations and financial collections, deposits and reconciliations.

The Monument Hill Kiwanis Club has served youth and the community in the Tri-Lakes Area of El Paso County since 1974. Their focus on serving youth and building community aligns with the Kiwanis International organization.

Those interested in learning more about Monument Hill Kiwanis Club can visit www.monumenthillkiwanisclub.org. For membership inquiries contact Geri Smith, membership coordinator at 719-233-6754.

Fused and kiln-formed glass represents an age-old art form Fused and kiln-formed glass are general terms used to describe glass that has been melted, manipulated and shaped in a kiln. It is the oldest form of glass manipulation. Most historians date the beginnings to the Mesopotamians in 2000 B.C. The Egyptians developed the art form further, with many of examples in museums around the world. The Greeks and Romans continued working with glass in kilns until the Romans learned how to manipulate the glass after it came from the kiln or furnace, and the art of glass blowing was created. Fusing was forgotten until the nineteenth century, when glass craftsmen began to experiment with the age-old craft, but with newer heat sources, glass choices and technology.

Fused glass is similar to baking glass.

Glass pieces are cut and arranged by hand, then slowly heated in a kiln over a period of several hours. At temperatures between 1400 and 1500 degrees F, the glass melts

and the separate pieces of glass liquefy and fuse together into a single sheet of glass. When the glass has reached the state desired by the artist, the kiln is shut off and annealing begins. Annealing is the slow cooling of the glass to prevent the presence of internal stress, which can lead to bubbles, cracks or fractures.

Once the glass has returned to room temperature it can be used as a flat piece of glass and displayed in a stand, or it can be shape in the kiln in a process

called slumping. The glass is suspended over a prepared mold of stainless steel or stoneware and slowly heated. As the glass reaches internal temperatures in the 1200 to 1300 degree F range the glass becomes soft, similar in consistency to taffy. The glass stretches and sags, taking the shape of the mold. When it reaches the shape desired by the artist the kiln is shut off and once again annealing begins.

Today’s fusing and kiln forming craftsmen have the luxury of being able to create their pieces in kilns that are electric and have computerized controllers to carefully monitor the temperature and speed of heating and cooling. Today’s artists also have a huge selection of glass, in every form, color and texture, available to them. New technologies in other fields, such as dichroic coatings on glass, have moved into the art glass field and promise to make this century exciting for the continued development of the art.

The Tri-Lakes Area is home to numerous professional artists and craftsmen.

This new feature in the Tribune will focus on upcoming art events as well as an educational forum on the various techniques and processes in creating fine art. This first column introduces my art form of glass fusing. In future issues the mediums of art quilting, artistic blacksmithing, fine jewelry design, wood turning, metalsmithing and ceramics, among others, will be covered.

Wisdom Tea House is currently featuring Serendipitous At The Tea House., the photographs of Cathy Rapp of Red Fleece Studios. The exhibit runs from January 14th until Feb. 22.

To have your art event covered or for suggestions of articles you would like to see in this column, contact me at Nancy@ bonig.com

40 YEARS AGO ceremonies for the game. He will announce the winners of the poster contest and also do the drawing for door prizes at half-time.

••• Instead of exchanging valentine cards, fifth grade students at Monument Middle School collected donations to be given to the Frontier Village. Doug Tudor, president of the student council, presented a $50 check to Clair Brennaman. The donation will be put toward purchasing light weight camping equipment for the summer camp program.

••• A six week “Fireside Meditation” will be held by the Church at Woodmoor during Lent. The first Meditation will be on Feb. 27 and will conclude with Maundy Thursday on April 11.

••• Monument Auto Center is now offering body repair to include major and minor repair, auto painting and glass replacement. Car wash will open on Feb. 25.

••• Temple Christian Schools at Pine Crest will sponsor “God and Country Day” for Saturday, Feb. 23. At 7 p.m. an old fashioned gospel sing will begin. Three choirs from the school will be featured as well as the LeVoy Sims Singers and the Emmanuel Quartet. The LeVoy Sims Singers will also perform at the services on Sunday morning at 9:30 and 10:40.

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Tabrah’s Jazzers. The recital is free, and a free-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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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

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

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OBITUARIES Breese

Donald L. Breese

Feb. 6, 1935 – Feb. 17, 2014

Donald L. Breese, age 79, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on February 17, 2014 after courageously fighting heart disease.

He was born on February 6, 1935 in Noblesville, Indiana. Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patricia, and two daughters, Sherry and Teresa, as well as three grandchildren.

Don was recruited to play basketball for Western New Mexico University where he obtained a B.S. degree in 1958. Moving from Bethune, CO, to LewisPalmer in Monument, CO in 1962 he taught Physical Education, American History, Drafting, and coached boy’s basketball.

A few months after his arrival, he was asked to be the secondary principal as well. In 1969, Mr. Breese received his M.A. degree and Administrative License from Western State College in Gunnison. Don was active in the Colorado High School Activities Association, (CHSAA) serving as the chairman and then on its Board of Control for years. During this time and with the coming of Title IX, he was instrumental in bringing competitive statewide sports for women to Colorado. Among the many accolades given to honor

this L-P Legend, Don has been inducted into five Halls of Fame: • Western New Mexico University Athletic - track • Western New Mexico University Athletic basketball • Colorado High School Coaches Association • Colorado High School Activities Association • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Mr. Breese was also recognized with the National Association of Secondary School Principals - Excellence Award and the new L-P District Stadium complex was named in his honor in 2007. Mr. Breese served 30 years as the Principal of Lewis Palmer High School. Services were held on Friday, February 21st at 10:00AM in Rio Rancho, NM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd., Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Guestbook and more information is available at www. danielsfuneral.com.

Services in Colorado will be held in Monument, CO in the spring.

Contributions in Don’s name may be directed to: In Memory of Mr. Don Breese to the Lewis-Palmer Education Foundation P.O. Box 40, Monument, CO 80132.

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••• The fourth grade relived the early days of Colorado by reenacting early days.

They went to the Palmer Lake Town Hall dressed in period costume and recreated a one-room schoolhouse. An old fashioned spelling bee was the first activity.

••• The students also visited the museum of the Palmer Lake Library. They also participated in arm wrestling, sack races, spoon and potato races, wheelbarrow races and the three-legged race. A lunch of stew, cornbread, applesauce, gingerbread and milk was prepared by Mrs. Charlotte Jacobs and Mrs. Jean Blackney.

The students presented their projects which they had worked on over the past 10 weeks. Helpers for the day were Mrs. Mildred Anderson, Mrs. Hugh Bevill, Mrs. Ron Lowell, Mrs. Jody Watkins and Mrs. Jo Hock.

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Lambert applauds passage of disaster reponse bills Staff report Sen. Kent Lambert, R-Colorado Springs, applauded the passage of two of his disaster emergency bills — SB14-121 and HB141004 — on third reading in the Senate on Feb. 20.

Lambert represents Colorado State Senate District 9 in northern El Paso County.

He serves on the Joint Budget Committee and the Joint Technology Committee.

“The recent fires and floods in Colorado unfortunately taught us many tragic lessons, but they also taught us how to improve our response to natural disasters,” Lambert said in a statement. “SB-121 and HB-1004 were formulated as a result of the lessons learned from recent flooding in Colorado and I’m very proud these bills passed out of the Senate.

“We never know when disaster will strike, but with this legislation, local com-

munities will be in a better position to recover when disaster does strike. These bills are only two in a series of financial and operational changes that the legislature has made, but several more changes need to be addressed in the future.’”

SB14-121, sponsored by Lambert and Sen. Nicholson, authorizes the governor, in the event of a declared disaster emergency, to determine the percentage at which the state and local government will contribute money to cover the nonfederal cost share when the emergency triggers federal assistance.

HB14-1004, also sponsored by Senator Lambert, eliminates and reorganizes two entities within the division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the Department of Public Safety and authorizes the governor to provide individual assistance during a disaster.

Colorado State Senator Kent Lambert (R-Colorado Springs) has had three of his sponsored bills defeated during General Assembly. Two of the bills dealt with wildfires. Courtesy photo

District 38 passes resolution against state mandates District 38 Board of Education concerned with “ongoing erosion of local control” Staff report The Lewis-Palmer School District Board of Education adopted a resolution Feb. 20 expressing its opposition to the “ongoing erosion of local control, unfunded mandates, and ever-increasing state-mandated testing” which board members say represents a substantial burden on local school districts and their students.

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ProfEssionaL 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 email 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.

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These include the imposition of new testing requirements, changing curriculum standards, and implementing evaluation procedures needed to fulfill the requirements of state and federal programs. This is an issue being addressed by many districts throughout Colorado.

School Board President Mark Pfoff explained, “Academic excellence is no accident, it’s something we’ve worked on successfully for years. The bottom line is every dollar the state tells us how to spend is a dollar taken away from local control. We’re being told where more and more of our resources have to be used. We want to put

our resources into our students.”

He added, “It’s as if the state feels this is their money, but it’s not. It comes from local taxpayers and our community should be able to determine how it’s spent.”

The resolution states that Lewis-Palmer School District is continually providing the highest-quality education, and is in the best position to choose locally which testing and evaluation procedures are valuable.

While the district is in compliance with all of the latest requirements, its Board members wanted to go on record that they are concerned about the long-term effects

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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. Call Joyce Witte at 488-0859 for more information.

aDuLt rECrEationaL and intermediate pick up volleyball

is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m.

Call Claudia at 719-313-6662 for details.

Bingo By the Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 is

conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/bingo.htm for more information.

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 organiza-

tion 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. thE VaiLE Museum, 66 Lower Glenway, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays year-round and from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays from June through August. Groups by appointment are accepted. Call 719-559-0837.

Vini E Crostini, 6 flight wine tasting paired with moZaic tasty bites is at 5 p.m the first Saturday of the month at 443 S.

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sErViCEs sharE CoLoraDo, a nonprofit organization, is a monthly food distributor that offers grocery packages at half the retail price to everyone. Call 800-375-4452 or visit www. sharecolorado.com. soCiaL thE BLaCk Forest AARP Chapter meets for a luncheon the second Wednesday of each month at the Black Forest Lutheran Church. Call 719-596-6787 or 719-495-2443. thE CEnturian Daylight Lodge No 195 A.F and A.M meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays. Both groups meet at 18275 Furrow Road. Call 719-488-9329.

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Board members agreed that “continual mandates from the State” fail to contribute to, and in some cases detract from, the quality of education for children.

Pfoff urged voters to contact their elected representatives to share these concerns.

“This resolution is about opening a dialogue to discuss local control about doing what is best for our kids, allowing our community to use and improve upon our current methods for educating our children,” Pfoff said.

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AREA CLUBS

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

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

HISTORY BUFFS meets at Monument Library from 1-3 p.m.

the first Wednesday of every month.

ager Parkway and Celestial Drive) in Colorado Springs. Guest always welcome. Serve with intergrity, love our community and have fun. Call Scott Allen at 719-338-7939.

SILENT SPRINGS Social Group is a social group for hard of

hearing and deaf adults. Sign language users are welcome. Dining out at local restaurants, potlucks and community activities are available on an ongoing basis. Call 719-487-9009 or e-mail silentspringscos@hotmail.com.

TOASTMASTERS FACC Masters Club meets at noon Thursdays at Lockheed Martin, 9975 Federal Drive. Visit http:// faccmasters.freetoasthost.us or call Kirby at 719-481-3738.

TRI-LAKES AMERICAN Legion Post 9-11 meets at 6:30 p.m.

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

KIWANIS CLUB of Monument Hill, a service club dedicated to providing assistance to those less fortunate in the Tri-Lakes community, meets 8 a.m. Saturdays at The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Colo. 105. Join us for breakfast, great fellowship and informative programs, and come be a part of the opportunity to give back to your community. Visit http://monumenthillkiwanis.org; call 719-4871098; e-mail info@monumenthillkiwanis.org

the first Tuesday of each month at the Depot Restaurant on Colo. 105 in Palmer Lake. Contact Ed at 719-481-2750.

TRI-LAKES BARBERSHOP Chapter meets Mondays. Call Phil

Zara at 719-481-3197.

TRI-LAKES CROP Club meets on the third Saturday of the month. Call Angela at 719-481-9735.

TRI-LAKES CRUISERS Car Club meets at 7 p.m. the first

Wednesday of each month at the Tri-Lakes-Monument Fire Station on South Colo. 105. Open to all vehicle makes and models.

Call Dale at 488-2852.

LEGACY SERTOMA dinner meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the sec-

TRI-LAKES FRIENDS of the Libraries meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month from September through June at Monument Library.

MOMS IN Touch prayer groups meet, by school, throughout

THE TRI-LAKES Lions Club meets the first Thursday of every month at Monument Hill Country Club. The social is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. The International Association of Lions Clubs is the largest service club in the world with over 1.35 million members. The Lions are known as the “Knights of the Blind.” By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. Lions clubs are groups of community minded men and women who are interested in helping serve their communities.

For information about the new Tri-Lakes Lions Club, contact the club’s president, Dave Prejean, at 719-492-8274. More information is available at lionsclubs.org.

ond and fourth Thursdays monthly at Monument Country Club.

New members and visitors welcome. Call Ed Kinney, 481-2750.

the school district for one hour each week to support the children, their teachers, the schools and administration through prayer. Call Judy Ehrlich at 719-481-1668.

THE MONUMENT Homemakers Club meets the first Thursday of every month at the Tri-Lakes Fire Department Administrative Building, 166 Second Street, Monument. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. to prepare for a noon potluck, program, and business meeting, which ends around 1:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. Call Irene Walters, Co-President, at 719-481-1188 for Jean Sanger, Co-President, at 719-592-9311 for reservations.

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

THE PALMER Lake Art Group meets on the second Saturday of the month at the group’s Vaile Hill Gallery, 118 Hillside Road.

Call 719-488-8101 for information.

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

THE PIKES Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women offers information by calling 719-532-0021.

PIKES PEAK Women’s Connection meets the second Thursday of the month for a luncheon at the Clarion Hotel Downtown, 314 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., with luncheon and program from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Free preschool childcare is available with a reservation; $16 inclusive. Call 719-495-8304 for reservations or information. All women are welcome.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division Meeting is at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs. We are a non-political, nonprofit soldier’s and veteran’s fraternity. Anyone who has been assigned or attached to the 1st Cavalry Division anytime, anywhere, is eligible for membership. Friends of the Cav who have not served with the Division are eligible for Associate membership. We are family orientated so please bring significant other. We participate in local parades, do food shelf, picnics, Christmas party. Come join us for great camaraderie, make new friends, possibly meet old friends from the First Team. Contact Paul at 719-687-1169 or Al at 719-689-5778.

ROTARY CLUB of InterQuest meets at 4:46 p.m. Thursdays at Liberty Heights at Northgate, 12105 Ambassador Drive (Voy-

TRI-LAKES NONDENOMINATIONAL Men’s Gathering meets at 6:30 a.m. Wednesdays at the Pinecrest Lodge in Palmer Lake. Continental breakfast is included. Call Basil Marotta at 719-487-9500.

TRI-LAKES PARENTS of Multiples Club meets at 6:30 p.m.

the third Monday of each month at the Little Log Church in Palmer Lake. Child care is provided for a minimal fee. New members and visitors are welcome. E-mail tlpoms@yahoo.com or call 719-488-6785.

TRI-LAKES VFW Post No. 7829 meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at The Sundance Lodge/Oakleys. New members are welcome. Call Darby Kelly at 719-481-4377.

U.S. AIR Force Academy Toastmasters meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Colorado Springs. Visit www.d26toastmasters.org/airforceacademy or call Angela at 719-494-2777. Guests are welcome.

MSGT WILLIAM Crawford Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of

Foreign Wars Post 7829 will meet on the third Tuesday of each month starting April 19, from 6 -7:30 p.m. at the Sundance Mountain Lodge in Monument. For information, contact Martine Arndt at 719-231-5323 or Martine.Arndt@yahoo.com.

WISDOM AND Wealth Master Mind Group meets from noon

to 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Monument Library. “Change yourself, change your success.” Let’s talk money: how to save it (tips and ideas on how to cut costs), how to invest it (where, when and how), how to make it (build your business or start a new business). For information, or to register, contact Meredith@MeredithBromfield.com or 630-618-9400.

SUPPORT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Tri-Lakes Chapel, Woodmoor Drive and Deer Creek.

Call Greg at 719-648-9495.

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Tree Trimming and removal.

Chipper services.

Fire Mitigation.

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Saw Mill services, Turn your trees into lumber.

Closed Step Study. Mondays, 6pm. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. Baptist Rd. 487-7781.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Beacon Lite Group meets at 8 p.m. Monday and Thursday at Tri Lakes Chapel, 1750 Deer Creek Road, at Woodmoor Drive and Deer Creek Road. Call Kathleen at 649-1046.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Recovery in Action Group Open Big Book Study. Thursdays, 7pm. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Road. 487-7781.

AL-ANON FAMILY Group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Family

of Christ Church, 675 Baptist Road. Call Jean at 719-487-8781 or Kay at 719-481-9258.

AL-ATEEN GROUP meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Family of Christ Church, 675 Baptist Road. Call Jean at 719-487-8781.

ALS, LOU Gehrig’s disease support group meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Weber St. Center on Weber Street between Kiowa and Bijou streets. in Colorado Springs.

Patients, family and caregivers are welcome. Contact Julie Bloom at 719-481-1906.

BLACK FOREST Al-Anon meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Black Forest Community Church in the East Educational Building to help families and friends of alcoholics. Call 719632-0063.

BLACK FOREST Homemakers meets the second Thursday of the month at the Black Forest Lutheran Church. Social time begins at 9 a.m. and is followed with a meeting/program.

Newcomers are welcome. Call Cindy at 719-495-3402.

COLORADO SPRINGS Shrine Club accepts new members who apply and register for children’s admittance to a Shriner’s Hospital from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month. Call 719-632-3881.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT Group meets the second Monday of each month at 3505 Austin Bluffs Parkway at College Pharmacy. A DVD is shown at 5 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Visitors and new participants always are welcome.

There is no charge; no products sold. Contact Lorna Searle at 719-481-2230.

LEWY BODY Dementia support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the first Monday of every month, unless that Monday falls on a holiday, then the meetings are the Tuesday that follows that holiday. Meetings are at St. Francis Medical Center, Conference Room 5. Contact Marika Flynn, RNC, at mudflynn@yahoo. com. For information about LBD, visit www.LBDA.org.

MACULAR DEGENERATION Support Group for the visually impaired meets from 1-2 p.m. othe third Thursday of each month. Call Tri-Lakes Cares 719 481-4864 ext. 23 for information.

risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com.

Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.

A PALMER Lake session of AA meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays in the basement of The Little Log Church in Palmer Lake at the corner of High Street and Upper Glenway. Call Bonnie BowenPyle at 719-488-0908 or 719-661-6702.

SUDDEN UNEXPECTED Infant Death Local Support Group.

The group offers bereavement services for parents, families, friends and caregivers who have been affected by the sudden unexpected loss of an infant or toddler. There is no cost. Meeting are the third Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Colorado Springs Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Avenue. Adult meeting only; no child care will be provided. For additional help and information please call Angel Eyes at 888-285-7437 or visit angeleyes.org SUPPORT GROUP for juvenile diabetes meets at 9 a.m. every third Saturday of the month at It’s a Grind coffee shop in Monument. Contact Dawn at 719-466-7551 or dawnweb@q.com.

TRI-LAKES AL-ANON, meeting of Al-Anon Family Groups, meets at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Road, Colorado Springs, just east of Walgreens. This is an open meeting and the format is Al-Anon 12Step/Al-Anon literature study. Call Janet M. at 719-481-5648.

TRI-LAKES MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, meets from 9:15-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Tri-Lakes Chapel. The meetings begin in September and continue through May. Child care is provided. All mothers with children from birth to kindergarten are welcome. Call Melissa at 719-488-2680 or Bengetta at 719-487-1078.

PARENTS OF Tourette Children meets every other week. Call Liza at 719-488-2945.

PIKES PEAK SHARE pregnancy and infant loss support group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5265 N. Union Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Call Melissa at 719-640-7691.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN Stroke Club meets from 1:30-3 p.m.

Wednesdays at Easter Seals, 225 S. Academy, suite 140. Call Eddy Woodruff at 719-481-4292.

STEP PARENTS support group meets every third Tuesday of the month. Call 719-487-2942 or e-mail kariannkimbrel@aol. com.

TOPS, TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly, a nonprofit weight control organization, meets at 7:30 a.m. Fridays. Call Terry Franz at 719-488-8684.

MOMS CLUB, Moms Offering Moms Support, offers weekly activities each week for stay-at-home moms and children from birth to 5 years old. Moms living in Monument and Palmer Lake, contact Erin at 719-487-8233 or erin.vineyard@gmail. com. Moms living in ZIP code 80921 and parts of Black Forest can contact Debbie at 719-646-5939 or debdidovic@gmail.com.

TRI-LAKES CARES is a social services agency that supplies the needy in the community through food, commodities, limited financial assistance, school supplies, holiday programs, jobs programs and more. Volunteer opportunities are available. Hours of operation are Monday from noon to 3 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Call 719-481-4864.

MYASTHENIA GRAVIS support group meets the second Saturday of every month. Call Carolyn at 303-360-7080 or 719-488-3620.

TRI-LAKES HOME Educator’s Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month. Contact Maria at learning@mountainhomeschool.com. Prayer, fellowship, friendship, encouragement, resources and more are provided. Meeting is

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The Day the Forest Burned

Fire could bee seen for miles from U.S. Highway 83. Photos by Rob Carrigan

Documentary visits what led up to the fire, the days the fire burned and the aftermath

By Lisa Collacott Documenting an event is an important part of part of history. Future generations will want to know detailed accounts of what happened and will most certainly want to see photographs and film footage of those events.

The Black Forest fire was an important event in history for our region and that’s why Terry Stokka began to put together information for a documentary a month after the fire.

Stokka, the chairman of the Black Forest History Committee, gathered pictures and video from media outlets in Denver and Colorado Springs and from firefighters who fought to save Black Forest. He also wrote the narrative for the DVD. On March 11 he will give a special presentation of the documentary “The Day the Forest Burned.” The documentary is presented by the Palmer Lake Historical Society and will take place at the Palmer Lake town hall.

“I’m going to try to tell the whole story of the fire including what led up to it. There was the three days of the fire, three days of mopping it up, the different groups that were organized and the recovery of the trees,” Stokka said.

The devastating Black Forest Fire was the most destructive fire in Colorado history. It started on June 11 and burned 486 homes and nearly 14,000 acres and forced the evacuation of nearly 40,000 residents. Stokka did not lose his home but the fire

Flames near Shoup Road and U.S. Highway 83 in late June of last year.

did burn down his barn and burned half of his lot.

“The goal in putting this together was that it was a defining historical event and we needed to preserve it,” Stokka said.

Stokka enlisted the help of Jeff Spector to create the DVD. It is available for purchase at Keepsakes Unlimited on Front Street in downtown Monument for $15. For an additional $3 a booklet can be purchased.

The owner of the shop is a neighbor of Stokka’s and did not lose her home but the fire did burn on her lot

as well.

During the presentation Stokka won’t be able to show the whole documentary due to time constraints but he will show many pictures and video clips from the documentary and talk about the resiliency of the Black Forest residents.

“The forest will recover,” he added.

With two major wild fires in the Pikes Peak region a year apart, Stokka said it’s important for people to know that the forest surrounding the region is really overgrown and

that residents need to work on the forest in mitigation efforts. He has already taken his presentation to a Kiwanis group in downtown Colorado Springs and has several more groups lined up to present to.

The presentation of “The Day the Forest Burned” will take place at 7 p.m. March 11 at the Palmer Lake town hall. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be served immediately following the presentation.

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Hazard tree removal project begins Staff report Because of winter weather conditions, the beginning of hazard tree removal was postponed until Friday, Feb. 21, in Black Forest Regional Park and in El Paso County Rights of Way within the Black Forest wildfire burn area, but was in full swing by Friday afternoon.

The hazard tree removal work will impact road shoulders and temporary lane closures may be required. Expect delays.

Residents are encouraged to drive carefully and be watchful for roadside workers.

All roads will remain open for the duration of the project.

The project will identify and remove burned trees that will not survive. Hazard trees with roots, trunks and branches weakened by fire can easily topple, posing a serious safety risk to the motoring public. El Paso County has retained Ceres Environmental to perform the work and True North Emergency Management to provide monitoring, inspection and project management services.

The project began near Black Forest Park and will continue easterly until project completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in April. The completion date is dependent upon weather and resource availability.

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Funding for the project is provided by FEMA and El Paso County.

Letting the chips fly where they may, as crews in Black Forest Regional Park begin hazard removal within 50 feet from area trails and roads. The hazard tree removal work will impact road shoulders and temporary lane closures may be required. Residents are encouraged to drive carefully and be watchful for roadside workers. All roads will remain open for the duration of the project. Photo by Rob Carrigan

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On March 15, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Tri Lakes will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at Bass Pro Shops for a kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for 2014.

The rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefitted from the funds raised at relay and will honor cancer survivors. This also will be the first opportunity to register a team and/or commit a sponsorship for the overnight event to be held on Aug. 2-3 at Lewis Palmer High School.

The gathering is slated for March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bass Pro Shops, 13012 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill, inside Bass Pro Shops.

The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life, mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups … people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

Relay For Life began in 1985 with one man who walked and ran around a track for 24 hours and raised $27,000 for the American Cancer Society. This year, Relay for Life will take place in nearly 5,100 communities in the United States and 20 other countries and will raise funds to support the society’s mission of saving lives by helping people stay well, by helping people get well, by finding cures and fighting back.

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Hickenlooper unveils pot plans Retail marijuana revenue exceeds expectations

By Vic Vela

vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com Marijuana tax revenues that exceeded original expectations will go toward youth pot-use deterrence programs, substance abuse treatment and other services, under a proposal released by Gov. John Hickenlooper on Feb. 19.

The state expects to rake in $184 million in total marijuana revenue by the end of June 2015, with about $153 million of that coming from retail pot sales that began on January 1, according to projections by the governor’s office.

The remainder of the projected pot revenue will come from medical marijuana sales.

Retail pot sales are projected to reach $610 million next fiscal year. That’s a significant increase from Legislative Council projections tied to last year’s retail pot tax structure bill, which set a gross retail pot sales forecast of $395 million.

The revenue comes as a result of last year’s voter-backed Proposition AA, which imposed a 15 percent excise tax and a 10 percent retail tax on all retail marijuana transactions that became legal through 2012’s Amendment 64.

The first $40 million of annual excise tax revenue goes toward school construction and the rest goes into the Marijuana Cash Fund, which pays for industry regulations that are overseen by the Department of Revenue.

With the additional projected revenue, Hickenlooper will seek $99 million next fiscal year to fund programs aimed at providing “responsible regulation for adultuse marijuana and the effective allocation of resources to protect public safety, and health and to prevent underage use,” the governor said through a budget proposal letter submitted to the Joint Budget Committee.

“Indeed, we view our top priority as creating an environment where negative impacts on children from marijuana legalization are avoided completely,” Hickenlooper’s letter reads. “Underage use of marijuana can have long-lasting effects on

Gov. John Hickenlooper motions to his cabinet, seated in the House chambers in the Colorado State Capitol, during the State of the State speech in Denver on Jan. 8. The governor said in a proposal that marijuana tax revenues will go toward youth pot-use deterrence programs, substance abuse treatment and other services. Photo by Hannah Garcia individuals and communities.”

Hickenlooper proposes that the state spend $45.5 million over the next two fiscal years for youth marijuana use prevention and deterrence. Priorities include the transferring of $5 million from the Marijuana Cash Fund, which Hickenlooper wants to go toward grants for school health professionals who will educate students about marijuana use.

Other youth-targeted spending will go toward a youth marijuana education campaign that aims to curb pot use among kids.

Air Force freshman places 16th at Junior Olympics Fencer Alussa Hofilena was team’s top performer Staff report Several Air Force Academy fencers traveled to Portland on Feb. 14-17 to participate in the Junior Olympic Fencing Championships.

Air Force fencer Alyssa Hofilena finished 16th and was the team’s top performer in the junior women’s saber tournament.

Mary McElwee also had a top finish in 24th place in women’s foil.

James Salem finished 43rd in junior men’s epee and Madeleine Girardot finished 65th in women’s foil.

After a 3-3 pool record in saber, Hofilena advanced from table 128 with a 15-12 victory. Advancing in tables 64 and 32 and

with victories of 15-8 and 15-12, respectively, she finally placed 16th in table 16 after losing 15-5.

McElwee recorded five victories with 22 touches scored in pools and advance to table 64 on a bye. She won that bout 15-2 and advanced into table 32 and eventually lost the bout 15-11. She finished the tournament ranked 24th among 126 fencers.

Salem advanced with a 4-2 pool record having scored 22 touches with 14 received and a +8 indicator. Seeded No. 47, Salem received a bye into table 128, and in that round, he fenced off against another fencer also on a bye. Salem won the bout 15-5 and entered into table 64. Salem lost the bout 15-8 and finished the competition in 43rd place.

The junior men’s epee tournament fielded 193 fencers from around the country.

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Another $40 million of Hickenlooper’s marijuana spending proposal will go toward substance abuse treatment programs. That includes $7 million that will pay for 105 residential drug treatment beds and another $4 million for services that help those leaving residential treatment centers continue their drug treatment in their communities.

The governor’s budget request also includes money for law enforcement and public safety and public health programs related to marijuana awareness.

Hickenlooper acknowledged in his let-

ter to the Joint Budget Committee that these numbers are merely projections and that his proposal leaves room for “forecast fluctuations and unknown needs that could arise during the year.”

“Given the many uncertainties surrounding Marijuana Cash Fund projections and the potential need for additional funding for the Department of Revenue’s marijuana-related enforcement activities, this package represents a strong first step toward ensuring a safe and responsible regulatory environment,” Hickenlooper said.

2014 Mountain View Electric Association BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

At MVEA’s Annual Meeting on June 5, 2014 at Calhan High School in Calhan, two directors will be elected to Mountain View Electric Association’s (MVEA) Board of Directors from the following districts: District 2 Simla, Matheson and a portion of the surrounding areas.

(Incumbent Rick Gordon) District 7 Monument, Woodmoor and a portion of the surrounding areas.

(Incumbent Donna Andersen-Van Ness) The procedure for Director Elections & Member Voting is available on MVEA’s website at www.mvea.coop.

If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact a member of the nominating committee. The Nominating committee members are Allan Moore, District 2 and Edward “Kelly” McGuire, District 7. A candidate must be a MVEA member and reside in the district where there is a vacancy. Before applying, please contact either MVEA office at 719-775-2861 or 719-495-2283 to verify your district.

A member may also petition for nomination. Petitions and procedures are available at the Limon Headquarters, 1655 5th St., Limon; or at the Falcon Operations Center, 11140 E. Woodmen Rd, Falcon, or online at www.mvea.coop. Petitions must be signed by 15 members of MVEA and returned to either MVEA office by 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014.

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WINGS PROVIDES therapist facilitated support groups for women and men in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. There is a women’s group on Tuesday evening and one on Thursday evening. We are also starting a Loved Ones Group for family and friends of survivors. For more information contact the WINGS office at 800-373-8671. Visit www. wingsfound.org VOLUNTEER HANGERS THRIFT Shop benefiting Tri-Lakes Cares needs volunteers. Call Cara at 719-488-2300.

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The sheriff’s office and the fire board released two conflicting timelines of what happened during the initial hours of the Black Forest fire.

“I don’t think anybody in the Black Forest area is surprised that this (fire) was human caused and probably intentional,” Harvey said at the time.

Harvey’s response didn’t sit well with Maketa.

“We know (the fire) was human caused,” Maketa said. “But to make the leap that it was deliberately set, you have to have overwhelming evidence.”

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The awards recognized quality in the fields of reporting, photography, advertising and design.

The awards were presented Friday in conjunction with the CPA’s 136th annual

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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.

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When Monument Hill closed its doors, King’s Deer allowed the rival course’s members to transfer their memberships.

It is unclear if Monument Hill will do the same for King’s Deer members. Messages left for Monument Hill golf course officials by the Tribune were not returned by late Tuesday afternoon.

King’s Deer’s closing will also have an effect on the local high school golfers who play the course on a regular basis. The Lewis-Palmer boys have used the course in recent years.

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ART SHOW/SALE Palmer Lake Art Group presents the “Symphony In Color” art show and sale March 21-23 at Mountain Community Gallery at Mountain Community Mennonite Church, 643 Highway 105, Palmer Lake. A reception is from 5-7 p.m. March 21. Art show times are 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22, and 1:30-4 p.m. March 23.

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The Palmer Ridge boys and girls teams use Monument Hill.

“The last few girls’ golf seasons, Gleneagle has been the home course for us,” said Lewis-Palmer girls golf coach Nate Strycker. “I have already been in contact with Monument Hill. Lewis-Palmer has worked with them in the past, and they have always been accommodating to the youth golf programs in the Tri-Lakes area.

“Our hope is to re-establish a relationship with them going forward.”

The high school girls’ golf season begins Feb. 24.

According to its most recent figures, the National Golf Foundation reports that golf courses have been on a decrease in a United States. In 2005, more than 16,000 courses and 30 million golfers played the game.

That number declined by 400 courses and

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A homeowner works hard this summer to evaluate damage in the Vessey area.Photos by Rob Carrigan The different time lines, among other things, led Bracken and the board to hire independent investigator David Fisher in December to look into the time line of last June’s fire and how the events involving firefighting agencies unfolded.

Fisher is a retired law enforcement officer who was a watch commander/lieutenant with the Greenwood Village Police Department.

Fisher hired firefighter David Daley to assist in the investigation.

“It should be noted that Mr. Fisher acted as an independent investigator,” the eight-page report reads. “His investigation was neither controlled nor limited by the district in any way.”

Harvey and the Fisher will hold a press conference at Fire Station 1, at 6:30 tonight. The Fire Board will hold its monthly board meeting.

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Discovery Canyon’s David Traynor, in tiger stripes, battles an opponent at the state wrestling tournament.

Discovery Canyon’s Turner wins state wrestling title More than two dozen Tri-Lakes area wrestlers competed at the Pepsi Center

By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com It can be argued that the most nailbiting, edge-of-your-seat, high school event in Colorado is the state wrestling championships that take place each year at the Pepsi Center.

Twenty-five Tri-Lakes are grapplers experienced the thrill-a-minute happenings over the three days last week. In the end, just Discovery Canyon sophomore Sam Turner was crowned champion.

Turner, wrestling in Class 4A at 120 pounds went 4-0 in the tournament, capped by a 5-3 victory over Pueblo County’s Chris Sandoval.

It was the second time the two had met in a week. Turner came back late to pin Sandoval in the regional finals on Feb. 15.

Turner’s road to the state title was filled with drama. In the semifinals, he endured a five-minute delay with only four seconds left in triple overtime to finish off Gavril Houston of Elizabeth.

Turner is the second member of his family to win a state title. His older brother, Stevie, won in 2012 as a junior.

Turner was joined by seven Thunder teammates at the state meet. The only other Discovery Canyon wrestler to reach the finals was senior David Traynor (195).

But Traynor came up short in his bid, losing to Mead’s Kyle Couch, 7-2.

Couch won the 182 state finals in 2013.

Traynor breezed to his second finals appearance when he pinned Jaime Ramos Vega at the 3:14 mark in the semifinals.

Also placing for the Thunder were Spencer Reynolds (113, fourth) and Adrian Mack (170, third).

The Thunder finished sixth as a team with 94.5 points. Broomfield won with 127.5 points.

PALMER RIDGE Bears junior Jonathan De la Cruz placed fourth at 220 pounds in 4A. De la Cruz got pinned in his opening match, but battled all the way back with four consecutive pins of his own to advance to the third-place match against Pueblo Centennial’s Demetrius Miller.

De la Cruz was pinned, however, at the 2:15 mark.

Lewis-Palmer’s Tyler Oberndorfer, on top, takes down an opponent at the state wrestling tournament at the Pepsi Tournament. Photos by Brian Arnold LEWIS-PALMER The Rangers had several fine showings.

Senior Daryan Vanderpool (138) placed fourth, while Joey Neumann (132) placed sixth.

Alec Oberndorfer (106) and Luke Fowler (285) were each one match away from placing.

The Rangers were 17th as a team with 36 points.

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY The Titans sent nine wrestlers to the Pepsi Center in the 3A division.

Senior Andrew Register battled injuries to finish in fifth at 145.

Among Register’s injuries this season were multiple concussions, a broken elbow, torn shoulder muscle, multiple dislocated knee caps and a torn MCL. Register won the state title as a junior.

Teammate Zach Johns (160) also lost in the semifinals to end his run at a state title, but he won his fifth-place match.

Also placing for the Titans was Ryan Francis (106, sixth).

Discovery Canyon’s Tyler Oberg, on top, battles an opponent in the state wrestling tournament.

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Prep sports Scoreboard LEWIS PALMER HIGH SCHOOL Boys basketball Lewis-Palmer 66, Vista Ridge 57 Chase Stone scored a game-high 23 points for LewisPalmer followed by 16 points from Jonathan Scott and 12 points from Charlie Hovasse. Stone had five 3-point-

ers, two rebounds and two assists. Sam Strasburger had nine rebounds and Joe DeCoud had eight. Scott had six rebounds for Lewis-Palmer.

4 for 5 and JT Shepherd going 3 for 3.

Lewis-Palmer 41, Sand Creek 56 Charlie Hovasse scored 15 points and Chase Stone scored eight points and had three 3-pointers. Jonathan Scott scored seven points. Lewis-Palmer went 10 for 11 at the free throw line including Sam Strasburger going

Lewis-Palmer 30, Sand Creek 68 Samantha Cook scored 12 points for Lewis-Palmer and five points came from both Emma Weaver and Courtney Fox. Sarah Lyons had eight rebounds, two assists and two steals. Fox had three assists in the game.

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ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; and THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

Public Notices Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 3223.0010

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bernice J. Cowart, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 30157

DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 270 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Court Phone: 719-448-7700

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before June 26, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred.

Mark Cowart Personal Representative c/o Katz, Look & Onorato, PC 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 1100 Denver, Colorado 80203 Legal Notice No: 932235 First Publication: February 26, 2014 Last Publication: March 12, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lake Tribune

PLAINTIFF: THE CAMELBACK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION v.

DEFENDANTS: BONNIE L. MAY; ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION; and THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 3223.0010 Case No.: 2013CV031853 * Div: 15 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required

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Case No.: 2013CV031853 * Div: 15 SUMMONS

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2013.

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If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

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This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2013.

Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF THE CAMELBACK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Address of Plaintiff: Camelback Village Condominium Association c/o Z&R Property Management 6015 Lehman Drive, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Legal Notice No.: 932213 First Publication: January 29, 2014 Last Publication: February 26, 2014 Publisher: The Tribune

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Government Legals Public Notice ORDINANCE 11-2014 AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1.12 OF THE MONUMENT MUNICIPAL CODE AUTHORIZING MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS FOR ALL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS FOR THE TOWN OF MONUMENT NOT COORDINATED WITH THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER; ADOPTING TITLE 31, ARTICLE 10 OF THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES MUNICIPAL ELECTION CODE PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Monument, El Paso County, Colorado, this 18 day of February, 2014 by a vote of 6 for and 0 against.

Legal Notice No.: 932234 First Publication: February 26, 2014 Last Publication: February 26, 2014 Publisher: The Tribune PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MONUMENT MUNICIPAL ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED The Town of Monument Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 via Mail Ballot. The Town will be

PUBLIC NOTICE Government Legals TOWN OF MONUMENT MUNICIPAL ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED

The Town of Monument Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 via Mail Ballot. The Town will be in need of judges for this election. In order to qualify, you must be 18 years or older, a registered voter in El Paso County, attend a training class and be available and willing to work a long day.

Judges will be compensated $100 total for full day OR $50 total for half day and must attend the judges training session March 28th at 5:00PM. A basic breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks will be provided. Anyone interested in submitting an application, may obtain one from the Town Website at www.towonofmonument.org or at Town Hall located at 645 Beacon Lite Road, Monument CO 80132. For additional information please contact csirochman@townofmonument.net Legal Notice No.: 932204 First Publication: February 5, 2014 Last Publication: March 12, 2014 Publisher: The Tribune

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It’s high school playoff basketball time in Monument Lewis-Palmer boys; Palmer Ridge boys and and girls qualify for state playoffs

By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The two Monument high schools are well represented in this year’s Class 4A boys and girls state basketball tournament.

Both Palmer Ridge teams are in the big dance, as well as the two-time defending state champion Lewis-Palmer boys’ squad.

“I’m excited about this opportunity,” said first-year Lewis-Palmer coach Bill Benton. “This experience will be great for us.”

The Rangers are 12-11 and the fourth-

place team from the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference. They host Montrose (9-13) in a Feb. 26 first-round game. Montrose finished fourth in the 5A/4A Southwestern League.

“The opportunity to have a home playoff game is beneficial,” Benton said. “The big thing for us is to be able to control the tempo. We have to be good in the paint.”

If Lewis-Palmer wins, it would travel to the Thompson Valley for a Feb. 28 matchup with the state’s No. 1 team.

“They are a top team for a reason,” Benton said of Thompson Valley. “They play really hard and they have some good shooters.”

The Palmer Ridge boys will host Mitchell (12-11) on Feb. 26.

“Everybody is dangerous this time of year,” said Bears coach Nick Mayer, who guided his team to a 13-10 record and a

fifth-place finish in the tough PPAC. “It’s more about us than the other team. We have to worry more about us than Mitchell.”

Mitchell is the second place team from the Metro League. Mesa Ridge won the conference.

If the Bears defeat Mitchell they would advance to the Friday/Saturday Pueblo South region, which would also include Thomas Jefferson and the winner between Windsor/Broomfield.

“We have a big challenge in front of us,” Mayer said. “But we’re just worried about the team in front of us.”

The Palmer Ridge girls posted a 20-3 record and have a first-round bye, despite finishing second to Sand Creek in the PPAC. “It’s tough to win a league title with Sand Creek in the league,” Palmer Ridge

coach Dennis Coates said with a smile.

“But I think our league prepared us for what’s ahead.”

Palmer Ridge is the No. 2 seed in the Glenwood Springs regional, which will include the will include the winner of Weld Central/Mountain View and the winner of Golden.

This is the third consecutive year that Palmer Ridge has received a first-round bye. Last year the Bears were the No. 2 seed in the Montrose region. They lost the regional opener to Rifle.

The Bears’ team motto this year is “Rewrite the Ending.”

“We have it on t-Shirts and cards,” Coates said. “Last year stung a little bit and it kind of stayed with us. I think we’re much more prepared this year.”

Rangers lose in quarterfinals of state hockey playoffs Lewis-Palmer finishes season 18-3

By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Lewis-Palmer’s hockey season ended in the quarterfinals of the state tournament on Feb. 22 with a 5-3 loss to Cherry Creek at Colorado Sports Center.

The end was rather sudden for the Rangers, who posted an 18-3 record this season in its quest to return to its first semifinals since 2010, when it won its second consecutive state championship.

Cherry Creek (17-3-1) broke a tie with a goal less than two minutes into the third period to send the Rangers’ faithful home on a down note. Cherry Creek outscored Lewis-Palmer 3-1 in the third period.

Cherry Creek won just two games last season and will face Ralston Valley (21-0) Friday at the Denver Coliseum.

With one of the top seeds in the playoff bracket, Lewis-Palmer earned the right to host a regional. The Rangers looked every bit like a state contender in the Feb. 21 playoffs opener, defeating Steamboat Springs, 6-2.

The Rangers scored three goals each in the second and third periods. Dmitri Smith led the way for Lewis-Palmer with two goals, while Casey McMullin, Adam Schae-

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fer, Quinn Cain, Cameron Brummond and Julian Claudio recorded two assists apiece.

Despite not advancing, Lewis-Palmer enjoyed a banner season under first-year coach Hal Jordan. The Rangers had a 16game winning streak along the way and reestablished themselves as a state power.

Dustin Jones paced the Rangers in goals with 19, while added 16 assists. Claudio had 18 goals and 20 assists, while Smith powered his way to 13 goals and 21 assists.

McMullin proved to the main puck distributer as he passed out a whopping 29 assists while scoring 10 goals.

Also with solid offensive seasons for Lewis-Palmer were Zach Williams (10 goals, 15 assists), Taylor Hill (4, 14), Nick Pavlik (11, 5), Cameron Brummond (5, 18), Adam Schaefer (7, 15), Christian Perry (4, 11), Willie Fraser (6, 12) and Brayden Yatzu (9, 6).

The Rangers had solid goalie play with the main threesome of Andrew Karnes (goals against average of 2.000 in 510 minutes), Marcus Smith (1.143 in 357 minutes) and Noah Vanderbeck (1.133 in 153 minutes).

The Rangers finished second in the Peak Hockey League with a 12-1 record.

Mountain Vista won the league at 13-0.

Lewis Palmer captain Julian Claudio is among the team leaders in points for the Rangers’ hockey team. Courtesy photo

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