OCN Vol. 10 No. 8 - August 7, 2010

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Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area Issue #114 — Volume 10 Number 8 — Saturday, August 7, 2010

2010 Return of the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua Assembly, Aug. 6-8

The Palmer Lake Community will remember the Chautauqua Assembly of long ago by reliving a bit of history Aug. 6-8. The weekend features educational “how-tos,” a two-day Civil War encampment by period re-enactors, a free concert by local cowboy singer and songwriter Chuck Pyle, an exhibition by the Fort Carson Mounted Cavalry, a Native American lodge, old-fashioned games for kids, vintage bicycle demonstrations, ox wagon rides, the annual library ice cream social, and much more. Events run 6-11 p.m. Aug. 6, 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Aug. 7, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8. The complete schedule of events can be found at www. palmerlakechautauqua.org.

Car show, Aug. 7 Ice Cream Social, Aug. 7 “What a Blast,” July 4 Senior Tea, Aug. 17 Art Hop, Aug. 19 Historical Society, Aug. 19 Golf tournament, Sep. 3

For details of these and many other local events see pages 39-43.

In this issue School District 38 News 1 Water and Sanitation Districts 4-18 Fire District News 19-21 Palmer Lake News 22-23 Monument News 24-26 WIA News 26 Weather 27 Letter Guidelines 28

Art Hop July 15: Outside of Nationwide Flooring, Leisha Hiester demonstrates wheel throwing, using a potter’s wheel and clay to create pottery. Heister will be offering hand building with clay and wheel throwing classes for adults and children through the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. See page 34 for more Art Hop photos. Art Hop is held the third Thursday of each month May through September. The galleries, restaurants, and boutiques of historic downtown Monument stay open from 5 to 8 pm for a celebration featuring art openings, great food, live music, and other special events. For details, see the ad on page 13. Photo by David Futey.

Fox Run Aerial Adventure Park proposed By Kate Wetterer “What can we do to have children and teenagers enjoy the outdoors?” Chris DeCirco asked his audience at the first public meeting for his adventure park proposal, held July 15 at a Fox Run park

pavilion. DeCirco, a King’s Deer resident, offered his own method for attracting youths to the park: Aerial Adventures play equipment nestled in the trees. Such parks are popular along the East Coast

Above: Chris DeCirco shows the plot of land he has been considering for the Park’s equipment.

Above: Tim Wolken (right) and Chris DeCirco explain the potential Adventure Park. Photos by Kate Wetterer.

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Books 28 Arts 29 Snapshots of Our Community 30-36 Library Events 37 Historical Society Events 37-38 WMMI presentation 38 Special Events and Notices 39-40 Our Community Calendar 41-43 OCN information 40, 43

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D-38 picks Bauman as interim superintendent

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By Harriet Halbig The Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education has chosen Ted Bauman to serve as interim superintendent until July 20, 2011. Previous superintendent Raymond Blanch resigned in June of this year. At its July 1 meeting, the board specified requirements for the position and a strict application deadline of July 9. This was because state law requires a two-week period between the announcement of the finalist and the signing of the contract. With school starting on Aug. 12, this schedule would allow for finalizing the contract on July 29, enabling the new superintendent to meet with his administrators and teachers before the start of classes. In its job description, the board stated that the interim superintendent is responsible for the entire administration of the school district, including building positive relationships with all staff members, leading the process of responding to funding challenges while ensuring ongoing excellence in education, communicating with district communities, and working with the board to build rapport and trust. Other qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field, organizational skills, communication and writing skills and human relations skills. Previous experience as a Colorado superintendent and experience with site-based management were also valued. Many applications were received, and four finalists were interviewed at length. Bauman previously served as superintendent At its July 15 meeting, the board announced the selection of Bauman as the finalist. Bauman was superintendent of District 38 from 1998 to 2003 and assistant superintendent for eight years prior to that. He also served as principal of Kilmer Elementary School. At its July 29 meeting, the board voted to approve the hiring of Bauman to serve as interim superintendent until June 30, 2011. During the upcoming school year, a nationwide search for a permanent superintendent will be conducted. Bauman said that the district has been good to his family and if there is an opportunity to do something to help, he wants to participate. He said that he has spoken with Assistant Superintendent for Operations Cheryl Wangeman and Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning Shirley Trees to familiarize himself with the present atmosphere of the district. He acknowledged there are challenges in the present environment but believes that the district and the community can work together to persevere and overcome obstacles. Director Mark Pfoff said that Bau(Continued on page 4)


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