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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area Issue #113 — Volume 10 Number 7 — Saturday, July 3, 2010
Parade and Street Fair, July 3 “What a Blast,” July 4 Concert in park, July 7, 14, 21, 28 HOA legal issues, July 10 Historical Society, July 15 Concert on the Green, July 17 Blood drive, July 20 Chautauqua, Aug. 6-8
For details of these and many other local events see pages 39-43.
Left: Six-year old Armani Alarid shows off one of the fish he caught during the 2010 Kid’s Fishing Derby held June 5 at Palmer Lake. Above: Over 500 fishermen of all ages were expected at the event. Photos by David Futey.
Anglers reel in trout at Palmer Lake Fishing Derby By David Futey The 2010 Kid’s Fishing Derby was held at Palmer Lake on June 5. Dave Van Ness, executive director of the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, said the 12th edition of this annual event was expected to draw nearly 500 fishermen. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DoW) provided rods and reels along with an Angler Education Course. After going through the course, children were given a DoW rod along with corn
niblets, used as bait. The lake had been recently stocked with cut-throat trout for the event. The Tri-Lakes Chamber, El Paso County Parks and many businesses including Mountain View Electric Association, Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills, Kohl’s Department Store, First Bank, and O’Malley’s Steak Pub were among the sponsors who supported the event and provided prizes. ■
County candidates present their priorities Palmer Lake Fireworks, July 4, 2008. Photo by Ray McCoy, Life Long Photography, www.lifelongphotography.com.
Inside this issue School District 38 News 4 Fire District News 6-9 Water and Sanitation Districts 10-15 Monument News 16-21 Palmer Lake News 22-25 WIA News 26 Weather 27 Letters 28 Books, Gardening, Birds, Arts 29-32 Snapshots of Our Community 33-37 Library Events 37 Historical Society Events 38 Special Events and Notices 39-40 Our Community Calendar 40-43 OCN information 20, 28, 30, 42-43
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By Candice Hitt The Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations (NEPCO) hosted a debate June 16 for candidates for county office. The debate provided an opportunity for voters to learn about the candidates and ask questions concerning the Tri-Lakes area while candidates discussed their positions and answered
citizens’ questions. The candidates for El Paso County sheriff are Sheriff Terry Maketa and Monument Police Chief Jake Shirk, both Republicans. The candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 1 are Darryl Glenn, Republican, and Steve Kjonaas, Democrat. (Continued on page 2)
Below (L to R): Steve Kjonaas and Darryl Glenn, candidates for County Commissioner District 1. Jake Shirk, candidate for County Sheriff. Sheriff Terry Maketa who is running for re-election, did not attend the debate June 16. Photos by Candice Hitt.
By Harriet Halbig The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment has issued a rabies alert following the discovery of three rabid foxes in the Woodmoor area. Rabies is a viral disease of mammals most often spread through the bite of a rabid animal. The virus infects the brain and ultimately causes death. The department urges residents to take steps to protect your family by vaccinating pets against rabies and not feeding wild animals. Such animals as skunks and foxes are sometimes attracted to pet food left outdoors. Do not approach or touch wild animals, and teach children not to approach or play with unknown animals, including dogs or cats, whether dead or alive. To protect your pets, keep dogs on a leash and keep dogs and cats indoors when unsupervised, particularly at night when foxes and skunks are most active. Contact your veterinarian if you believe your pet has been exposed to a wild animal. Following are signs of a diseased animal: • Diseased animals often do not run away when spotted by people. • Wildlife suffering from rabies will often act aggressively and violently approach people or pets. • Sometimes rabid animals are overly passive and will hide. If they are hiding, leave them alone. • Rabid wildlife will sometimes have trouble walking. Report sick or diseased animals to the Colorado Division of Wildlife at (719) 227-5200. If you or a family member is bitten or scratched by a wild or unknown animal, call your doctor and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region at (719) 4731741. For further information, go to the department website at www.elpasocounty.org or call the Health Department’s Communicable Disease Program at (719) 5783220. ■