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See pages 31-35 for details of these forward with deal and many other local events. for ranch water th 38 Annual Christmas Arts & Craft By Candice Hitt Fair, Sat.-Sun., Oct.1-2, 9 a.m.-5 At the Woodmoor Water and Sanitation p.m., Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. District’s (WWSD) board meeting Sept. 13, members discussed the current status Bear Creek Elementary Walk to of the JV Ranch acquisition. Currently School Day, Wed., Oct 5, 8:30 a.m. the district is dependent on the Denver Basin Aquifer, which is a non-renewable Public forum: Meet the Candidates for source of water. Aquifers are shrinking D-38 Board of Education, Wed., Oct. and are not a reliable source for a long- 5, 7-9 p.m. term supply of water, so aquifer depen- dency is an issue. Monument Academy Charter Hosts Public meetings are being sched- the D-38 Candidates, Mon., Oct. 10, uled to answer questions and provide 7-8:30 p.m. additional information on the project. For additional information, visit The 2011 Empty Bowls & Silent www.woodmoorwater.com. The first Auction, Wed., Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m. public meeting is scheduled for Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at The Barn at the Woodmoor Monument Annual Town Forum, Improvement Association. Mon., Oct. 17, 5 p.m. Board members also discussed their commitment to acquiring a renewable water source for the district and working Tri-Lakes Annual Health & Wellness toward the goal of meeting the district’s Fair, Sat., Oct. 23, 7 a.m.-noon water needs for many years to come. WWSD will use revenue bonds to Wine and Roses, Fri., Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m. finance the JV Ranch acquisition with Check www.tlwc.net for new location. a 25-year repayment plan. The ranch would provide rights to roughly 2,500 to Rocky Mountain Music Alliance 3,400 acre-feet of water annually, a res- (RMMA) Free Concert, Sat., Oct. ervoir, and storage rights. The purchase 29, 7 p.m. Above: Winners of the People’s Choice Award for chili and salsa, Kevin price will be $25 million to $31 million, Holbrook and Lisa Shoblo. Photo by Candice Hitt. See page 28 for additional dependent on the water rights decided in Monument’s Safe Trick or Treat, Mon., information and photos from the 2011 Chili Cookoff. water court. Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. A water rate increase and addition of a monthly “renewable water invest- Coordinated County-wide Election by ment fee” is planned for customers to Mail-In Ballot, Tue., Nov. 1 Donala community meeting assist in repayment of the purchase. The new rates are anticipated to begin Jan. 1, 47th Annual Black Forest Arts & draws almost 200, highlights 2012. A letter has been sent to customers Crafts Guild Fall Show & Sale, outlining the rate changes the board will Thu.-Sun., Nov. 3-6, Thu.-Sat., 9 a.m.- vote on at its Oct. 13 meeting. 8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. need for substantial water An online rate calculator is available on the district’s website to estimate the ■ cost to residential customers. Commer- rate and fee increases cial and other customers should contact the district directly for cost estimates. Average customers will see a $48.50 re- In this issue newable water investment fee along with a slight increase in use fees dependent on Water & San District News 1-16 actual water use. The chart below outlines the water rate change based on use. D-38 News 17-21 Water Rate per 1,000 gallons/month Monument News 22-23 Range (gallons) Old rate New rate Increase 0-6,000 5.38$ 5.47$ 2% 6,001-25,000 8.88$ 9.02$ 2% Weather 24 Above 25,000 14.18$ 14.40$ 2%

Letters 25 Fixed monthly fees Water 7.21$ 7.34$ 2% Sewer 24.41$ 25.14$ 3% Books, Gardens, Birds, Arts 25-28 By John Heiser “News and Events” section under “Town Operations report Assistant Manager Randy Gillette gave Snapshots of Our Community 28-29 On Sept. 7, the Donala Water and Sanita- Meetings.” the operations report, saying well 7 was tion District held a community meeting For background information on out of the ground and needs a new pump Library Events, History 29-30 to address current and future sources the Donala district and the local water and motor. He also stated the district was of water for the Tri-Lakes area and the situation see “Water for the future,” being taken off surface water and put Special Events and Notices 31 associated costs. Dana Duthie, Donala’s OCN, Vol. 8, No. 1, Jan. 5, 2008, posted on ground water because of complaints general manager, made a presentation at www.ocn.me/v8n1.htm#water and “A about taste and odor. Meter readings in Our Community Calendar 32-35 and responded to residents’ questions. Perspective on Our Community: Are we August showed a 95 percent accountabil- Duthie’s presentation and speaker’s notes running out of water?” OCN, Vol. 9, No. 6, ity of water use. Construction plans for a OCN information 35, 36 are posted at www.donalawater.org in the posted at www.ocn.me/v9n6.htm#water. Kum & Go gas station on the corner of (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 2) Page 2 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOOur CommunityCN News Page 3 Knollwood and Highway payment to voice disagree- ment of Public Health and 105 are still under review ment with the state and Environment, and several by the district. the EPA over wastewa- lawmakers. Wastewater ter nutrients. The board The purpose of the let- nutrient conflict unanimously approved the ter is to state that the Colo- District Manager Jesse payment. The funds will rado Nutrient Coalition is Shaffer asked the board go toward a letter to be not in agreement with the for approval of a $500 written to the governor, the EPA’s feasibility results for EPA, the Colorado Depart- lower total nitrogen effl u- 460-1538 ent limits for small-scale wastewater facilities, to Two Timers request a peer review on Fine Consign the science used, and to Womens, Childrens Clothing and Accessories ~ Home Decor analyze fi nancial impacts on small wastewater facili- GOLD PARTY AT TWO TIMERS ties such as WWSD. Sell your damaged or unwanted gold The letter will also Saturday, October 29 10am-5pm highlight how the divi- Bring in your Halloween Costumes sion’s EPA proposal con- trasts with the governor’s Clip and save through October executive order and state 15% OFF ON ANY ONE ITEM the Nutrient Coalition’s (Does not include items marked down 80%) objection to the nitrogen Currently taking Fall/Winter aspects of the proposed Celebrating our 6th year rules being scientifi cally New consignors call for an appointment inaccurate, economically Located in Monument behind Rosies Diner harmful, and a waste of 719-484-0300 local resources. www.twotimers.net ********** The next regular board meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Woodmoor Water and �� Sanitation District Of- �� fi ce, 1845 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. For in- �� formation: 488-2525 or � �� w w w.woodmoor water. � �� com. �� Candice Hitt can �� be reached at [email protected].

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DONALA (cont. from 1) • Water production from the district by May 2012. water storage contract with the Pueblo Board of Water Below are highlights of district’s wells peaked in • The district has nearly com- the U.S. Bureau of Reclama- Works, and administrative Duthie’s presentation and the 2002 at about 1,380 acre- pleted a $1 million connection, a 250 acre-foot per year costs to record and report subsequent discussion: feet per year. An acre-foot tion at Northgate Road to water lease contract with the daily movement of wa- • Donala’s current water sup- is 326,851 gallons. Annual the Colorado Springs Utili- ply comes from 15 wells in well production is currently ties (CSU) water system and the Denver Basin of deep about 1,350 acre-feet and is will begin to draw renew- aquifers. Those aquifers are projected to significantly de- able surface water through a depleting, nonrenewable cline after about 2018. Over that connection. That supply resource that supplies over the past year, there was an will ultimately include about 500,000 people along the 80-foot average decline in 400 acre-feet of water per Front Range. levels in the district’s wells year from the district’s Wil- • Growth throughout the accompanied by an 11 per- low Creek Ranch and other area significantly acceler- cent decline in production. water leases. D38 EXCELLENCE ates declines in the water • The district purchased 711- • CSU will charge $885,009 levels in the district’s wells acre Willow Creek Ranch for treatment and delivery and reduces the number of near Leadville in 2008 and of 400 acre-feet of water VISION: Prioritize To Our Classroom Needs gallons per minutes those is seeking to have the water and a system usage fee in wells can reliably produce. rights decreed for municipal 2012 of $470,527. CSU rates Although not a critical issue, use. Despite an initial court are expected to increase 12 ACCOUNTABILITY: Respond To The Community with declining well levels, ruling against the district’s percent per year through the district has also encoun- request, the district remains at least 2015. The district TRANSPARENCY: Open Financial Records tered an increasing amount confident that the water will will have additional costs of radioactivity in the well be available for use by the totaling $98,349, including a water. Mail-In Ballots Are On The Way • The Board of County Commissioners and local town boards decide VOTE For The School Board We Deserve whether new housing subdivisions are approved. If the district has rights to sufficient Ken Valdez, D-38 Board Candidate water, it is obligated Fiscally ResponsibleProven Business Success to serve new develop- As a parent of a recent graduate from Lewis Palmer ments. High School and a sixth grade D-38 student, I have a strong • Once the current eco- vested interest in ensuring that our schools are the best in nomic slowdown eases, the State and meet the needs of every child. significant additional I have been involved in many community activities over the years in- growth is anticipated in cluding the D-38 Whole Child Task Force, Calendar Committee, and many of the Triview Metropoli- the districts advisory boards. I currently serve on the boards of the Tri-Lakes tan District that serves Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. I am a mem- the Jackson Creek area ber of Kiwanis and, for the past three years, Chairman for the Hooked on directly north of the Palmer Lake Fishing Derby. I am the Chair of the El Paso County Citizens Donala district. Outreach Group and the El Paso County Planning Commission. I am cur- • The district has kept rently working on road improvement projects that will benefit D-38. As owner of my own multi-line insurance agency, I understand the need up with customers’ de- for trust, transparency, accountability, and rapport. Developing strong rela- mand by drilling more tionships with the community and individuals is critical. Key factors in devel- wells. The district has oping any relationship are being a good listener, following through on what no more room to drill you say, and putting honor back in a hand shake! Being fiscally responsible additional wells. with a long-range plan is necessary for a thriving school district. It is all about the kids. I plan to insure that the money given to the district is used effectively and efficiently so more resources are directed to the classrooms. My goal is to develop programs to maximize the potential of our kids. We need to support our teachers! It is our responsibility to create an environment where they feel secure about communicating with us without fear of reprisals. 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�� ter. The total 2012 cost for imported water will be add about 300 acre-feet per year to the supply and �� $1.454 million for about 30 percent of the district’s thereby delay the point at which demand equals sup- � annual demand. The imported water will result in ply to about 2030 or 2040. A yearlong study has been �� a 70 percent increase in the district’s water-related looking at potential implementations and has tenta- �� costs. tively narrowed the focus to alternatives in which the �� • At full build-out of the district in about 2020, demand effluent would be pumped north and discharged into � �� for water by district residents and businesses is pro- Monument Creek and then recovered from alluvial �� jected to increase to about 1,700 acre-feet, equaling wells near the wastewater treatment plant. Such a the available supply at that point from wells and sur- system is estimated to cost at least $7 million. A �� face water drawn through CSU. final decision on implementation will be delayed �� • The district is investigating other sources of renew- until 2017 with the intention that the system would be able water, including a proposal to pipe water from implemented by 2020. �� the Flaming Gorge Reservoir in northwest Colorado • Even though the situation will not become critical �� to the Rueter-Hess Reservoir near Parker. for several years, district property owners should be � • Conservation measures could reduce demand by concerned about this issue because house prices will �� about 15 percent and delay until about 2026 the point be negatively affected once it becomes known that �� at which demand equals the available supply. the district is facing significantly higher water costs. �� • Over 70 percent of the water the district supplies This issue has depressed house prices in Highlands �� from June through September goes to irrigation. Ranch, Castle Rock, and Parker.

�� • Implementation of a water reclamation system that • The district has a shortage of facilities to store water would extensively treat effluent from the wastewater and will likely have to store substantial amounts of plant and mix it into the potable water system could renewable water from CSU during the winter for use during the summer. As a test of using the aquifers ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST for water storage, over 41 days the district pumped On-Site Tailoring Piano Lessons 42 acre-feet of water into one of its Arapahoe aquifer A distinctive environ- wells. Initial results indicate the district might be able to store up to about 1,000 acre-feet per year in the ment for learning. aquifers. Now accepting • To cover the substantial costs associated with bring- new students. ing in renewable water, the district is planning sig- www.pianobypam.com nificant water rate increases starting in 2012. The 10% OFF average will be a 40 percent increase in water bills Call Pam Brunson 646-2791 for single-family houses and a 29 percent increase for residents of multifamily buildings. ALTERATIONS • As shown in the table below, even with the proposed Must present coupon at time of FREE INFORMATIONAL MEETING increases, the district’s rates are competitive with drop-off. Prepayment required. Resources and Supports other local districts. Cannot be combined with other for Adults with Brain Injury Residential Water Service Fees, Rates, Property Taxes offers. Expires 10/31/11. (Whether mild, moderate, or severe) Entity Fee 10,000 20,000 40,000 Mills Donala (2012) 25/18 69 145 327 16 � Find out what services are available Woodmoor 18 86 175 432 7 � Get your questions answered Triview 11 43 79 183 35 487-0268 � Receive the new 2011-2012 Pikes Peak Monument 9 49 119 239 - 1030 W. Baptist Road Brain Injury Directory Woodman Hills 27 35 125 395 - Parker 26 49 87 215 15 By King Soopers Wed., Oct. 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m. E. Cherry Creek 30 65 149 335 5 M-F 7:30 am - 7 pm Monument Library Meeting Room Arapahoe County 36 73 122 234 15 Sat. 8 am - 4 pm RSVP to Carol Roche: [email protected] CSU (2012) 36 59 133 303 - Fees and rates shown are in dollars per month. 10,000, 20,000, and 40,000 are gallons of water per month. Suite A in the West End Center The data for Donala and CSU is for 2012. Others are 2011. PURPLE 755 Hwy. 105 (3/4 mile west of Monument Safeway) MOUNTAIN • The district is also planning to increase the property PILATES tax mill levy about 20 percent starting in 2013. Yoga • The district anticipates that it will need to implement Pilates additional rate and fee increases to offset the rising WELLNESS SERVICES Reformer costs as the district increasingly relies on expensive *Pilates Reformer Classes Pathways renewable water sources. *Individual Pilates training Classes *Exercise Prescription 3 privates for $120 Family Horse Boarding *Personal Training Check website for details *Weight Management Studio For 1-2 geldings or mares on 12-acre family horse property. *Performance Enhancement Contact Gina Dickey, ATC Barn, tack room, corral, arena, pasture & trailer parking. Grass hay fed. $200/mo Summer. $300/mo Winter. *Body fat assessment (719) 459-6989 The Go-To Place in Tri-Lakes for Yoga! Call Rick at 481-6660 *Injury rehabilitation purplemountainpilates.com Check our website for October PURPLE MOUNTAIN Certified Athletic Trainer NATA Certified Pilates Mat and Refomer Workshops and Class Schedule! PILATES Instructor STOTT PILATES 835 Highway 105 Suite A Palmer Lake, CO REACH YOUR SUMMIT www.yogapathwaysstudio.com (in Garden of Infinite Vitality) ONE STEP AT A TIME! Raleigh 481-4137 or Sue 660-7858

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it can continue to supply all the water residents need. Oct. 20. He said, “Pueblo has more water than we can ever The district’s website is at www.donalawater.org. use” and added that the water can be transported John Heiser can be contacted at [email protected]. through the district’s nearly completed connection to CSU. HORSEBACK RIDING INSTRUCTION ********** The Donala board holds its regular meetings at 1:30 p.m. RAPTOR RIDGE RANCH on the third Wednesday of each month at the district of- *CHA Certified* Lessons fices, 15850 Holbein Drive. The next meeting will be held Instructor *Year Round *Riding Lessons *Group, Private Teen Groups, Military *Horse Training *Ages 7 - Adult Spouse Support Groups, *Show Team *Western, English *Dressage Couples Sessions, and Play Therapy directed and 719-481-4360 ~ http://ppra.biz ~ [email protected] facilitated by a State- Licensed Professional For all your Educator and a State- Licensed Professional plumbing Counselor as well as a needs Nationally-Certified Counselor! Plumbing, LLC 719.633-6948 (ofc) First Session FREE! My Goal is to exceed your Shawn Heer, Principal 719.351.3573 (cell) expectations! Now offering GENTLE YOGA for 40 and over! Mention this ad for 15% OFF labor! Sandra S. Vergez Above: Dana Duthie, general manager of the Donala Water and Sanitation disrict during the district’s M.A., N.C.C., L.P.C. community meeting Sept. 7. Photo by John Heiser. Tricare Provider Drywall Work (719) 330-4256 for appt. Remodels, Basements, Repairs. 30 yr. exp. • Even with the proposed increases, water costs remain [email protected] Call Gerry at 481-4497 reasonable compared to common monthly expenses shown in the following table:

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Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 15 District close to agreement to use ranch water, proposes water rate SIGN UP NOW! increases of up to 60 percent Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 Santa Fe Trail in Palmer Lake, CO By John Heiser to the case going to Judge Maes, settlement had been 5K at 9am / One-Mile Kids Run at 10am At the Sept. 15 monthly meeting of the Donala Water achieved with all the other objectors. Duthie said the case and Sanitation District Board of Directors, Dana Duthie, will likely be resolved by early 2012. WHERE TO REGISTER: district general manager, reported that negotiations are In November 2008, Donala completed the purchase In Person: � �� going well with the Colorado State Engineer’s Offi ce of the ranch near Leadville and has been reducing irriga- � �� and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), tion on the ranch and seeking conversion of the excess � �� the sole remaining objectors to the district’s request to irrigation water, which fl ows to the Arkansas River, for � �� make municipal use of the stream fl ows formerly used to use by the district. � �� irrigate the Willow Creek Ranch. The district is expecting to obtain rights to about 280 On-line: � �� On July 28, when water court Judge Dennis Maes acre-feet of water per year, which would cover about 20 � �� denied the district’s request for the change of use, he percent of Donala’s current demand. If that is the fi nal � �� directed the district to continue those negotiations. Prior fi gure ultimately approved by Judge Maes, then, under the terms of the ranch purchase agreement, the district For pricing and registration will be obligated to pay Ronald Strich, the former owner information please visit of the ranch, an additional fee of about $408,000 less the www.ppymca.org. value of 60 acres the district is selling back to Strich. An acre-foot is 326,851 gallons. One of the state’s main objections was that to avoid injuring downstream water rights holders, the district Support must replace non-irrigation-season return fl ows, that is, Our Community. snowmelt and other water that historically fl owed from the ranch during the winter months and fed the surround- Shop ing creeks that fl ow to the Arkansas River. Since the dis- Tri-Lakes! trict is reducing irrigation on the ranch, the return fl ows will be reduced. The state is seeking to have the district replace 94 acre-feet of water each year. The district’s po- Dr. Bud Gerathy sition is that during many years, 94 acre-feet is more than what is needed to prevent injury to downstream water rights holders. As part of resolving the state’s objections, the board approved a 20-year contract with the Pueblo Board of Water Works for release or exchange of 250 acre-feet per year from Turquoise Reservoir. The contract calls for a one-time payment of $8,000 and annual costs ranging from $12,500 to $96,470, depending on the amount of Check website for new location! water released and the amount of water exchanged. The district will initially pay $192,940 to cover the fi rst and last year’s maximum obligation.

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The annual cost will in- The fixed monthly water Based on the board’s com- pay as little as $3.40 per 1,000 the associated effluent cannot be crease based on general rate in- fee, which provides no water, ments about the proposed rate gallons. In 2010, the average rate included in the current reuse pro- creases approved by the Pueblo includes $3 designated for water increase, Duthie will develop paid in the district was about gram for golf course irrigation. Board of Water Works. The development. a draft 2012 district budget for $5.60 per 1,000 gallons. Once the district starts drawing contract calls for direct release The proposed water rates for discussion at the board meeting Duthie noted that the district water from CSU, the amount of of water from Turquoise Res- townhome complexes match the Oct. 20. A final decision on the is not permitted to reuse the wa- effluent available for reuse on ervoir or exchange of water in proposed residential rates up to rate proposal will be made at the ter being provided by CSU. After the golf course will be reduced. Turquoise Reservoir for water 40,000 gallons per month. Over November board meeting. one use, it must be discharged to Duthie said this will require in Pueblo Reservoir. The cost for 40,000 gallons, the rate would be Duthie added that a possible Monument Creek. As a result, pumping well water in summer direct-released water is $386 per $11 per 1,000 gallons per month property tax mill levy increase is acre-foot. The cost for contract- (up from $8.50 per 1,000 gallons being considered for 2013. exchanged water is $50 per acre- in 2011) or $9.50 per 1,000 gal- Connection to CSU may foot. In either case, the water is lons per month (up from $7.50 be completed as soon as fully consumable, meaning that per 1,000 gallons in 2011) for the district can reuse it to extinc- those townhome projects that Oct. 3 tion. Due to TABOR restrictions, have made significant reductions Duthie reported that the project the contract must be reauthorized in their irrigated landscaping. to connect the district’s water in- each year. The golf course rate for frastructure to Colorado Springs Duthie said the district is potable water is the same as Utilities’ (CSU) pipes in the vi- also negotiating with the U.S. the residential rate. The rate cinity of Northgate Road may be Board-Certified Orthodontic Specialist Bureau of Reclamation on a con- for reuse water for irrigation is completed sooner than Oct. 28 as � �� tract for water storage in Pueblo proposed to increase to $3 per previously estimated and may be �� completed as soon as Oct. 3. Reservoir. Duthie said that con- 1,000 gallons per month (up � �� tract cannot be put in place until from $2.48 per 1,000 gallons, a The service agreement �� the district obtains a favorable 21 percent increase). Untreated with CSU calls for a minimum � �� decree from Judge Maes regard- water for the golf course from of 100 acre-feet of Colorado �� ing the water from Willow Creek the district’s wells is proposed to Springs water to be supplied to � �� Ranch. increase to $4 per 1,000 gallons the district in 2011 and a mini- � �� District representatives are per month (up from $3.60 per mum of 200 acre-feet per year in continuing to meet with repre- 1,000 gallons per month, an 11 subsequent years. The maximum 488-2806 �� sentatives of the State Engineer’s percent increase). amount that can be drawn per Office and the CWCB to reach a Duthie recommended keep- year is 1,000 acre-feet. �� resolution that can be presented ing the sewer fee unchanged at Duthie said that since the to Judge Maes. Duthie said the $27 per month, with $2 of that connection is being completed next meeting is scheduled for fee designated for sewer devel- late in the year, CSU has agreed September 21. opment and used to help pay off to revise the minimum requirement to 50 acre-feet during 2011 Water rate increases of the debt for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant. and shift the other 50 acre-feet to up to 60% proposed 2012 so the minimum require- Duthie proposed the water rate No changes are proposed to the water and sewer tap fees and ment during 2012 will be 250 and fee increases shown below, acre-feet. which he noted would result in a water and sewer development fees charged to developers. The initial rate is $11.12 per 15 percent to 40 percent increase 1,000 gallons, plus a system use in the water bills for most users Availability of service fees charged to owners of vacant lots fee of $354,807. The district has and a 50 percent to 60 percent also paid $296,902 for a CSU increase for high-volume users. would remain unchanged at $300 per year. pump at Northgate Road. The total cost for the first 100 acre- feet to be drawn during 2011 and Water rate per 1,000 gallons/month 2012 will be $717,319, or about $22 per 1,000 gallons. When Range (gallons) Old rate New rate Increase the district obtains rights to the 0-10,000 3.40$ 3.90$ 15% water from Willow Creek Ranch, 10,001-20,000 4.55$ 5.90$ 30% the net cost for CSU transporta- 20,001-30,000 5.25$ 7.35$ 40% tion of the water is projected to decline to about $10.36 per 1,000 30,001-40,000 6.60$ 10.25$ 55% gallons. 40,001-50,000 9.60$ 15.35$ 60% The highest rate the district Above 50,000 11.10$ 16.50$ 49% currently charges any of its customers is about $11 per 1,000 Fixed monthly water fees gallons, and some customers Water service SF 13.00$ 25.00$ 92% Water service MF 13.00$ 18.00$ 38%

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He noted that improvements Donala will be receiving from Cheyenne, the City of Tor- tion plans to complete its this “flies in the face of conser- The board unanimously ap- CSU. This is the first debt to be rington, and Laramie Coun- feasibility study by January vation and good stewardship of proved a resolution to apply to issued under the ballot measure ty. Its members represent 2012. the wells and reuse.” the Colorado Water and Power passed in May 2010. The loan is about 532,000 water users. • Over the past four years, the Board approves Authority for a loan of about $7.3 to carry no more than 6.5 percent • The coalition’s members coalition has held numerous application for million for infrastructure im- interest and a maximum repay- have estimated their total meetings to provide updates provements needed to transport ment period of 25 years. Flaming Gorge demand to Wyoming west slope $7.3 million loan Duthie said the infrastruc- through 2070 at 105,000 groups, including opponents �� ture work is scheduled to be acre-feet. such as the Communities �� put out for bid in December, • The coalition supports key Protecting the Green River. �� with the work to start in Janu- positions Gov. Hicken- �� Elections and �� ary and be completed during looper’s administration has appointments �� 2012. adopted: Protecting agricul- William George was elected �� ture is a top goal, providing �� Flaming Gorge board president to succeed Tim �� Reservoir project an adequate and reliable wa- Murphy, who announced at the �� ter supply is necessary for a August meeting that he and �� update strong economy, endorsing �� Duthie distributed copies of a his family would be moving to �� the 2010 Statewide Water �� letter and status report from Washington, D.C., for personal �� Supply Initiative findings �� reasons. Frank Jaeger, manager of the of a significant gap between �� Parker Water and Sanitation Kenneth Judd was appointed �� supply and demand that �� District and chairman of the to the board to the position left �� cannot be met by conserva- vacant by Murphy. �� Colorado/Wyoming Coali- tion alone, and supporting tion of water providers that David Powell was elected Donna M O'Bryant a portfolio of strategies Financial Advisor vice president, the position ��. is evaluating the feasibility 13710 Struthers Road including reuse, conserva- ��Suite 110 of the Flaming Gorge project George formerly held. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 tion, completing identified Dale Schendzielos continues �� 719-487-0407 that would bring water from projects, and developing as secretary/treasurer. the Flaming Gorge Reservoir new projects. Donna M O'Bryant in northwestern Colorado to Other matters Financial Advisor • The coalition is concerned �� . the Rueter-Hess Reservoir, a that some participants on • The Donala Extended Wa- 13710 Struthers Road 70,000 acre-foot facility being ter Supply Study (DEWSS) Suite 110 the Flaming Gorge task Colorado Springs, CO 80921 constructed 3 miles southwest draft report is scheduled for 719-487-0407 force sponsored by the river of downtown Parker. Some basin roundtables and Inter- completion Oct. 20, with the highlights of the informa- basin Compact Committee final document scheduled �� tion from Jaeger: are attempting to bias or for completion by Dec. 15. • The Colorado/ terminate the evaluation of • During the three months Wyoming Coalition was the Flaming Gorge project. from June 1 through Aug. formed in March 2010. Its • For the past year, the U.S. 31, the district’s $3.78 mil- Colorado members are the Bureau of Reclamation has lion in investments managed Donala district, Douglas been modeling available wa- by Davidson Fixed Income Serving the Tri-Lakes area for over 20 years. County, the Parker Water Management showed a yield Serving the Tri-Lakes area for over 20 years. ter supplies from Flaming ConvenientlyServing located the Tri-Lakes by Lewis-Palmer area for over 20 Middle years. School and Sanitation District, the Gorge. Preliminary results of 0.38 percent, achieving a Conveniently located by Lewis-Palmer Middle School Conveniently and located Monument by Lewis-Palmer Academy. Middle School South Metro Water Supply goal of beating the Colotrust and Monument Academy. of that study are expected • Complimentary andExams Monument •Academy. For Children, Teens & Authority, and the Town of in fall 2011. Assuming that Plus fund, which yielded Adults Castle Rock. 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Sundance Mountain Athletic Center of a 10-acre commercial 1808 Woodmoor Drive, Monument parcel on the northeast cor- �� ner of Spanish Bit Drive and Who? Students, 5th 12th grades Struthers Road. The parcel �� is being proposed as the site What? This workshop will focus on voice and for a Big R store. character development through comedic �� • The district pumped over 47 scene and monologue work from classic million gallons of water in and modern scripts. � �� August, 9 million more than in August 2010 even though Cost? $35 �� there were 3.8 inches of rain �� over 14 days in August 2011 Showcase Performance December 3rd �� compared to 3.1 inches of �� rain over 16 days during �� nd �� August 2010. Seventy-six HURRY! Registration Deadline: October 2 �� single-family house custom- �� ers each used more than (719) 488-0775 40,000 gallons during the www.SpotlightCommunityTheatre.com �� month. 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for the month was $884 for 102,000 ture; however, the failures are coming • The district’s water conservation plan gallons. Forty-nine irrigation warn- after the expiration of the warranty is available for public comment prior ing letters and five second warning period. He added that new blowers to being considered by the board at its letters have been issued. cost $18,900 each and rebuilt units October meeting. If approved by the • The district has replaced the third cost $15,400 each. board, the plan will be submitted to well motor so far this year. Duthie • The Donala Gardens xeriscape dem- the state for approval as required by suggested that lightning may have onstration garden built around and the district’s service agreement with been involved in the latest failure. in a detention pond on the west side CSU. • There continue to be problems with of Gleneagle Drive just south of the • Based on residents’ comments during the blowers at the wastewater treat- Gleneagle Shopping Center has been and following the Sept. 7 community ment plant. Duthie said the blowers completed but was partially inun- meeting, Duthie said he is preparing appear to be failing due to shoddy dated by stormwater flowing from the a technical presentation detailing the workmanship during their manufac- shopping center parking lot. nature of the declining water levels

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and pumping rates for the district’s from 250 gallons per minute to 160 ********** The district’s website is at wells. As an example, he noted that gallons per minute. The Donala board will hold its next www.donalawater.org. over the past eight years, the sustain- Following the public meeting, the board regular meeting Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at John Heiser can be reached at able pumping rate in one of the dis- went into executive session to discuss the Donala office, 15850 Holbein Drive. [email protected]. trict’s Denver aquifer wells dropped personnel issues. Meetings are normally held on the third Thursday of each month.

Yield to �� Maturity Academy Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 7 % due �� 6 YTM* 6/15/2016 New plan addresses safety *Yield effective as of 9/16/2011, subject to availability and price change. Yield and market value will fluctuate if sold prior to maturity �� Royal Caribbean Cruises of district’s wells �� What interest rate do you earn? By Susan Hindman �� • Rated BB by Standard and Poor’s �� A collaborative effort between the resi- �� • Semi-Annual Interest dents and board members of the Acad- �� • Non-callable emy Water and Sanitation District and �� various local and county government �� Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member�� FINRA/SIPC offices has resulted in the creation of a Source Water Protection Plan (SWPP), which was introduced to the public on Sept. 7, prior to the start of the district’s board meeting. Jim Weilbrenner, who sits on the SWPP steering committee and the district board, gave a presentation about Above: Jim Weilbrenner detailed the plan, which has been in the works the Source Water Protection Plan for the past year and was recently ap- at the Sept. 7 meeting of the proved by the board. Academy Water and Sanitation At issue is the safety of two of the District. Photo by Susan Hindman. district’s three wells. Their water levels lie within 10 feet of the surface, leaving them susceptible to a number of threats. Once the expected grant money is Those threats, detailed in the plan, received, the district will be reim- include multiple sources of possible bursed for the expenditure. contamination: • $300 for materials that will be • Deposition of erosion materials re- hand-delivered to owners of septic sulting from a forest fire or flooding systems in the zone identified in the of the surrounding land. SWPP. Again the district will get • The introduction of pollutants from the money back when the grant is improperly maintained nearby sep- received. tic systems. Fear of regulation changes • Other hazardous fluids that could unites small districts drain downhill to the field contain- The board approved paying $500 to join ing the wells. a coalition of small districts around the If those two wells were disabled for an state in hiring a representative who will extended period, the remaining well — take the fight against looming regula- which taps a much deeper aquifer and is tions of nutrient standards directly to not at risk — would likely not provide Colorado legislators. Districts of all enough water to meet daily demands. sizes will be affected by the stringent Identifying these threats helps the requirements being proposed by the district take a “proactive approach to Water Quality Control Division, part of preventing pollution of our groundwa- the state’s Department of Public Health ter that serves as sources of our drink- and Environment. The state’s Regula- ing water,” Weilbrenner said. The plan tion 31 controls water quality standards details the strategies for identifying for all waters of the state. However, the all the risks as well as ways to reduce Health Department is proposing a 10- them. In the event the water supply is year interim control regulation—Regu- compromised, the plan will eventu- lation 85—that will set preliminary ally list courses of action appropriate standards for phosphorus and nitrogen to the type and level of contamination, concentrations in wastewater treatment including a contingency plan to provide facility effluent while these facilities potable water to residents. collect and analyze stream and reser- Homes located not only within the voir data from 2013 to through 2022. district but in outlying areas uphill of This new information will be used to the wells — as well as Fox Run Park set final standards in Regulation 31 for — have been identified as part of the 2023. Drinking Water Supply Protection “People (in small districts) are Area. Activities on those properties thinking we’re going to get a variance,” can impact the safety of the wells. Resi- said operator Anthony Pastorello, but an dents of the Academy district as well as expert with the Colorado Nutrient Co- those in those targeted outlying areas alition “is saying that’s not going to hap- had been invited to attend the meeting. pen” when the regulations are actually Overseeing the plan is the Colo- written. Other local sanitation districts rado Rural Water Association (CRWA), have agreed to contribute to the cost as which approached the district a year ago well, including Donala, Fountain, Low- with the SWPP idea and has helped the er Fountain, Monument, Palmer Lake, district secure grant money to imple- Security, Triview, and Woodmoor. ment components of the plan. CRWA ********** has been involved in the development The Academy Water and Sanitation of similar plans around the state. District board usually meets at 7 p.m. SWPP actions by the board the first Wednesday of every month at After the presentation, the board met the fire station on Sun Hills Drive. 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Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Sept. 13 Garage construction postponement for one year confirmed

By Jim Kendrick Monument Sanitation District, Palmer Lake Sanitation Burks noted that the only unusual bills in the monthly On Sept. 13, the Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility District, and Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District. financial report were three bills for a total of $23,440 from Joint Use Committee (JUC) confirmed its final decision to The three-member JUC acts as the board of the facility Liquid Waste Management for biosolid sludge removal postpone until 2012 the construction of a $79,000 heated and consists of one director from each of the three owner and the Timberline bill for $11,026 for replacement of a garage building with a crane for moving the blowers for districts’ boards: Dale Smith from Palmer Lake, Lowell buried control cable for alarms for the facility’s ultravio- the aeration basins and reinforcement of the existing con- Morgan from Monument, and Jim Whitelaw from Wood- let disinfection system with a new remote system. Burks crete in that area. moor. Typically, several other district board members and added that there would be one more sludge bill for about Monument Sanitation District had asked that the the district managers also attend the JUC meeting. $22,000 from Liquid Waste Management next month. project be deferred at the July 12 and Aug. 9 JUC meet- Monument Director Chuck Robinove filled in for The financial reports were unanimously accepted. ings. After the Aug. 9 JUC meeting, the boards of the Morgan, who was out of town. Change of auditors to be considered other two owner districts confirmed their concurrence District board opinions on storage garage Woodmoor District Manager Jessie Shaffer informed with Monument’s request and the JUC’s approval. Robinove briefly noted that the Monument board’s opin- the board that Woodmoor had learned that Pat Hall, The Tri-Lakes facility operates as a separate public ion of the district’s depleted capital funds had not changed auditor for the facility and the Woodmoor district, had utility and is jointly owned, in equal one-third shares, by and the district’s capital reserves were “dangerously low” his license suspended for two years on Dec. 31, to be fol- due to a lack of tap fees. Whitelaw asked Tri-Lakes Facil- lowed by three years of probation. This was discovered by ity Manager Bill Burks, “How badly do we need it (the Woodmoor’s bond counsel during a review of the Jaspers Décor by Diane garage)?” He replied, “We don’t.” Whitelaw said, “That and Hall accounting firm as part of Woodmoor’s due Interior Painting makes it simple. I move we do it next year.” diligence process for the preliminary official statement to No job too small. Over 30 years experience. Smith added an amendment to the motion: “Should float bonds for purchasing the JV Ranch to obtain renew- (719) 488-0817 circumstances change with Monument Sanitation, it’s able water rights. (See www.ocn.me/v11n6.htm#wwsd, possible to revisit the construction proposal.” Whitelaw www.ourcommunitynews.org/v11n7.htm#wwsd, and the accepted the amendment. Robinove seconded the motion Woodmoor article on page 1 for more details on the JV and amendment. The amended motion passed unani- Ranch purchase.) mously. Woodmoor learned that the Jaspers and Hall ac- YOUR project should be HANDCRAFTED! Palmer Lake Director Joe Stallsmith said he wanted counting firm had an injunction filed against them to Additions Decks Remodels/Basement Finishes to defend Burks’ desire to build the storage garage as soon cease performing accounting and auditing services for Garages & Barns Custom Homes as possible. He noted that he had operated a wastewater public sector entities, like commercial firms, in 2008. 15 years experience in El Paso & Douglas Counties treatment facility most of his career and storage had al- Jaspers and Hall continued to perform services for gov- Licensed & Insured BUILT GREEN CERTIFIED ways been a problem. He said construction of this garage ernmental agencies. would preserve the existing concrete pad from deteriora- Hall told Shaffer and Burks that he and Jaspers had Call today for a FREE Estimate: (719) 481-6170 [email protected] www.handcraftedinc.com tion and that a temporary rental building would be a waste “gone their separate ways” and had switched to the HCH of money. accounting firm in Englewood when both accepted annual letters of engagement earlier this year from HCH for their 2010 audits. Sprawling 40-Acre Ranch For Sale Shaffer noted that Hall recently briefed the Wood- moor board. Hall said that there was no legal impropriety on his part, but his partner had his auditing revoked in the Dec. 31, 2010, settlement by the Jaspers and Hall firm with the Board of Accountancy of the Colorado Depart- ment of Regulatory Agencies. See www.dora.state.co.us/ accountants/ for more information. Mountain and Palmer Divide Shaffer said the Woodmoor board was concerned views frame this beautiful about Hall’s appearance of impropriety due to Hall with- estate. Entertaining of any � Full Factory holding this information from Woodmoor. HCH is appar- size is a delight. Gourmet ently supervising Hall’s work during his two-year license Maintenance center island kitchen, granite suspension. Shaffer added that Hall still had “wrap-up” Schedules counters, two walk-in pantries, and massive vaulted work to do on Woodmoor’s 2010 audit, and Woodmoor’s � Air Conditioning Repair and ceilings. Horse barn. Shop. Seasonal pond. 7139 sq. ft. current one-year letter of engagement with HCH would Service 5 bd, 4 ba, 3-car garage. end at that point. "Downsize" "Relocate" "Need More Space" Note: The JUC approved Hall’s final Tri-Lakes 2010 � Tune-Ups, Brakes, and Shocks “clean” audit on April 12, and it has already been signed The New Year is quickly coming upon us and if one of � Electronic Diagnosis of On-Board and submitted to the state. Until this meeting Sept. 13, the your goals is to make a change then let's work together JUC did not know Hall’s license had been suspended and Computer Systems and make it happen. Not sure what your home is worth? that he had to be supervised by HCH as part of his two- � Alignments Let me do a Free Market Analysis. Would you like to year probation. relocate? Let's take a peek at homes selling all over the At the conclusion of a general discussion on audit Complete Automotive Repair World. Need more space? Our Move Up Program is just a options, it was the consensus of the JUC to publish a re- Every make, every phone call away. Lenders are locking in some great rates quest for proposals (RFP) from other accounting/auditing for our home buyers! Call me today! model, every time firms. Shaffer suggested a joint RFP process with Wood- (719) 488-8030 Jennifer Divello, Associate Broker moor to save costs, with each entity selecting its own auditor for the 2011 reports. The JUC directed Burks to ask ChristianBrothersAuto.com/Monument Ofc: (719) 637-7207 Cell: 447-7641 16130 Jackson Creek Parkway [email protected] Tri-Lakes attorney Mike Cucullu for legal advice on how Monument Marketplace www.JenniferDivello.com to proceed with the RFP process. Change of JUC accountant for 2012 announced In an entirely separate matter, Burks noted that the JUC’s accountant, Nolan Gookin, was selling his practice to Jackie Spegele, because he is retiring and moving out of state. Spegele’s firm is Numeric Strategies LLC. There was consensus that Spegele should be invited to attend the Oct. 11 JUC meeting. Palmer Lake District Manager Duane Hanson noted that Spegele had attended the Palm- er Lake Board meeting on Aug. 9. Draft 2012 budget discussed Some of the issues raised by Burks while he reviewed his first draft of the 2012 budget were: • The $75,678 for constructing the new storage garage in 2011 will be deleted by the end of this year and added to the 2012 budget. • Legal fees may drop from the planned $37,500 to $27,500. • Special and chemical monitoring expenses may drop from the planned $43,000 to $30,000. Page 12 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 13

• Sludge removal expenses five years and he had replaced Facility manager’s report the next issue of OCN for details Colorado Wastewater will drop from the planned it with a similar car-sized bat- Burks noted that the wastewater of the actual proposed permit Utility Council $165,650 to $58,010 tery. The alarm system for the treatment plant had operated limits.] • About 151 dry tons were battery functioned properly, Burks read a letter from representative report very well in August. He said that Jim Kendrick, Monument removed this year, instead of notifying Wicklund with a pre- Ginny Johnson of Colorado the amount of potentially dis- Sanitation District Operations, the planned 450 dry tons. programmed recorded phone call Springs Utilities permitting solved copper in the effluent was reported on several of the is- • Liquid Waste Management to his cell phone. services division that requested undetectable. This means that sues raised during the numerous has proposed that the cost Wicklund said he had come that the facility and the owner the concentration was less than state regulatory meetings he had for completing the 2011 to the JUC meeting directly from districts notify her immediately the minuscule lower limit of de- attended in Denver in the past sludge removal in 2012 will the annual state Health Depart- of any spills of untreated waste- tection—5 parts per billion—for month. be $127,825. This includes ment inspection of the Synthes water to Monument Creek that the state-approved copper con- A Colorado Nutrient Coali- a reduction in set-up fees plant. He reviewed the very might be taken up by Utilities’ centration testing procedure. tion meeting was held on Sept. for removing about 350 technical details of the inspec- Pikeview reservoir just east of The concentration used for Au- 9 to object to what it considered dry tons. This plan would tion results. If a third industrial the Garden of the Gods Road gust will therefore be zero when another biased and distorted require that another 300 pre-treatment permit is issued exit off I-25. This reservoir di- calculating the yearly average. EPA briefing by EPA Region 8 dry tons would have to be for a previously unknown wash- verts creek water for treatment Copper removal by the diges- microbiologist and environmen- removed in 2013 to get back ing process for returned unused as a drinking water supply for tion of the aerobic and anaerobic tal water engineer Bob Clement on a schedule of removing surgical implant parts, the state treatment at the Mesa Water “bugs” in the aeration basins is at the Aug. 29 Nutrient Criteria about 450 dry tons every would no longer be required to Treatment Plant. more effective in warm weather Workshop. The slide show that two years, though the cost manage the Synthes pre-treat- The phone number Johnson than cold weather. Winter cop- was presented is titled, “Un- per ton will likely increase ment program. This would create provided for notifying Colorado per concentrations often rise to a derstanding the Significance of in 2013. a very expensive burden on Mon- Springs Utilities of wastewater range of 15 to 16 ppb in the cold- Nutrient Loading to Drinking • New equipment will have to ument and the Tri-Lakes facility spills to the creek will be added est winter months because the Water Treatment.” be purchased for monitor- for taking over the management to the emergency action plans of bugs digest a lower percentage of Kendrick said Clement’s ing and reporting nutrients of a stand-alone Synthes pre- the Tri-Lakes facilities and the the dissolved copper when their briefing falsely claimed that if in 2012, at a cost of about treatment program. However, three districts’ copies. metabolism slows. total phosphorus and total nitro- $5,000. there are several reasonable op- The test samples sent to the Burks announced that he had gen removal limits are not dras- • Engineering fees will in- tions available to the district and facility by the EPA for the facil- received tentative notice from tically lowered throughout the crease about $5,000 in 2012. Synthes for avoiding the need to ity technicians to test were cor- the state Health Department’s U.S., there will be a significant • Special and chemical costs create a third pre-treatment dis- rectly analyzed by the staff. Water Quality Control Division potential in the near future for for new monitoring and the charge permit. that the 30-day public notice nutrient removal pilot plant Wicklund also noted that period for the facility’s new will go back up to about while this inspection is techni- five-year discharge permit would $40,000 in 2012. cally unrelated to Monument’s probably be Oct. 21 to Nov. 21 for • Electrical costs will increase tap fee issues for the new in- an effective date of Jan. 1, 2012. by $5,000 in 2012. dustrial process Synthes set up He believes that the division will • The Denver consumer price in a different building in newly set up a compliance schedule for index calls for 3.8 percent rented space early this year, Syn- any new or lower limits on heavy cost of living increase for thes may now be more motivated metals and nutrients like phos- 2011, which was used for to pay the tap fee once it receives phates and nitrates to test and calculating the inflation- the state Health Department’s report the amounts that the plant based salary increase for the annual inspection report. The can actually remove, before final facility staff. district’s industrial tap fee new permit limits are set. Engineering consultant Tetra for the new industrial process Burks noted that he had Tech Inc. will be setting up a area is $44,000. (See the Aug. provided pH and ammonia data pilot plant to test the preliminary 9 JUC article at www.ocn.me/ he had collected to the division’s � On-site PC Support � Virus & Spyware design of the proposed new sys- v11n9.htm#juc for more informa- permit writer. Tad Foster, the � Software Installation Removal tem for phosphorus removal in tion on the various district issues district’s environmental attorney, E-mail & Web � Backup & Restore the secondary clarifiers. It will regarding the new Synthes in- � and engineering consultant Tetra Hosting � Printer/Fax/Scanner have a 2012 budget of about dustrial pre-treatment tap.} Tech will conduct negotiations Setup $25,000 to determine the cost Woodmoor Assistant Dis- for the final permit limits. of the final design. A permit for trict Manager Randy Gillette re- Wicklund suggested that jÉåíáçå=íÜáë=~Ç=Ñçê=~== operating the pilot plant for three ported that there had been some Burks involve Foster and Tetra OMB== to four weeks is required from delays in obtaining the materials Tech right away, as soon as he qêáJi~âÉë=aáëÅçìåí>= the state. 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Clement further “dramatic effect” only and were not actually related to or Kendrick also noted that he continues to forward claimed that these extremely toxic disinfection byprod- relevant to any existing situation in this country. numerous email notifications from Denver to most of ucts could become very difficult to remove by standard Wicklund advised the JUC that Clement’s briefing the districts in El Paso County—over 200 per month—to treatment processes in drinking water systems and kill was willfully and deliberately misleading, which he said help them track these fast-changing issues. The most sig- many people. is common in numerous EPA presentations and policy nificant issues are still: Note: The local Tri-Lakes and Upper Monument Creek documents on wastewater treatment issues. Wicklund • Is nitrogen a scientifically defensible limiting factor facilities do not use chlorine for disinfection. They use also noted that Clement presented this same slide show or not? far more effective and benign ultraviolet light systems to Congress, using pictures of algae from the Chinese • Is co-limitation by simultaneous total phosphorus for disinfection of effluent just before it is discharged to Olympics while claiming that these pictures were typical and total nitrogen numeric limits necessary, effec- Monument Creek. of U.S. water bodies throughout the country. tive, or broadly applicable for control of algae? Kendrick expressed regret that he had not immedi- Kendrick said the Colorado Nutrient Coalition con- • Is total nitrogen really toxic or is ammonia the only ately challenged Clement’s claim on Aug. 29 by clearly tinues to seek a postponement of the March Water Quality toxic component that needs to be regulated? stating that there has never been any evidence of even Control Commission hearing on revisions to the proposed • Why won’t the Water Quality Control Division open the possibility of the incident of disinfection byproducts nutrient control Regulation 85 and the amendment for its databases for its new regulations to stakeholders causing any illness in the United States, and he was only permanent nutrient limits in Regulation 31.17. The basis for an independent scientific peer review as required aware of one such very minor incident worldwide that oc- for that requested postponement continues to be the ab- by the EPA’s own Scientific Advisory Board? curred in Brazil. 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to supply water to Promontory Pointe (267 homes) Some of the other items that Landreth listed in his Triview must raise its user rates within 45 days of this and the Vistas apartments (177 apartments) at the written operations report for August were: notice and be in effect within 60 days of this notice in completion of construction as well as the current • Water production for August was about 31 million order to come back into compliance with the covenants. Triview total of 1,108 homes. gallons, down very slightly from July. The district must sustain cash reserves in the loan reserve • Water cannot be delivered successfully with adequate • The Well 8 transient voltage surge suppressor has fund equal to 110 percent of the sum of the four quarterly pressure in the proper areas without the new booster been replaced and is working properly. principal and interest payments made to the authority for system. • Water pressure on Saber Creek Drive and Green- the district’s loans. • Merrick Engineering and former Triview consultant rock Place is being monitored and recorded. Classic Smith said both semi-annual loan payments have engineer Will Koger of Nolte Associates Inc. have Homes is planning a connection for water at Walters been paid for 2011, and there is $500,000 in reserves not provided independent reviews of Classic’s pre- Creek Drive. counting payments that will be received from the Vistas liminary engineering study for Promontory Pointe • Classic Homes will soon begin work on the infra- developments. booster pumps by Applegate Group Inc. structure in Promontory Pointe. The board also approved $5,000 for replacing dead • The new water system agreement with Classic • A preconstruction meeting was held with Classic’s trees in common open spaces with new pine trees. The Homes will replace previous “numerous very bad contractor, and the work will be monitored. board added a condition that new trees could be installed agreements” for development in Promontory Pointe, • The rebuilt blower has been installed at the Upper only where an adequate operational drip line is already Sanctuary Pointe, Home Place Ranch, and the vacant Monument Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment installed and that their locations will be marked so that areas of Triview as well as clarify the responsibility Facility. The other replacement blower will not be or- the staff can report how many of them are still alive next for the quality of new infrastructure and ability to get dered until the causes of the failures are determined. reimbursement from the developers. • The chip seal contractor has made some spot repairs • Institutional knowledge from the past will be bet- to the streets that were chip sealed. The town staff ter integrated with new engineering information to will sweep the streets once more if needed. There are make a very bad situation into a very good situation several thin spots, and we are going to meet with the with a funding stream from Classic to solve previ- contractor to ask that they return for more repairs ously created problems, even though Classic had • We are continuing the evaluation of the drip zones of already received all its entitlements for Promontory the irrigation systems. Pointe. District manager’s report • “I don’t fault the board for questioning the integrity Carmel reported that he had spoken with the Colorado �� behind some of these assumptions” given the failures Water Resources and Power Development Authority of the past engineering proposals. about the district’s cash reserves situation. He told the • The total cost for the planned new well, booster board about revenue from the new construction for the pumps, and water tank is $3.6 million. Vistas apartments near the Jackson Creek Crossing shop- �� • The amount of the data that the board requested in ping area. He also provided them a copy of the district’s a specific written format on Sept. 12 was more than 2010 audit. Landreth could provide the next day. Carmel said he does not believe that a change in fee �� • The monthly written operations report will be re- structure will be needed as long as the district continues vised to add the directors’ lists of new report items. to make a good faith effort to resolve this issue. Eskridge �� • The most important task is to get a Triview district asked Carmel to obtain a written statement from the au- �� engineer on board before completion of the request thority that the issue has been satisfactorily resolved. for proposal for other professional services. Background: Triview received a July 28 notice from the �� • A specific list of storm sewer inlet repairs that would Colorado Water Resources & Power Development Au- cost a total of about $10,000 was presented to the thority saying that it was out of compliance with the loan �� board for approval. covenants for the 2006 and 2008 Water Pollution Control �� Monument Treasurer Pamela Smith also stated that she Revolving Fund loans the authority made to Triview. The �� has looked several times at Landreth’s spreadsheets that authority’s notice stated that its audit of Triview’s most include all the data for the operations at the town’s and recently submitted quarterly accounting showed that Triview’s water treatment plants. JOHNSON J O H N S O N O R T H O D O N T I C S, P Monument Water Superintendent Tom Tharnish and Orthodontics . C . 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June. twice the annual property tax revenue road improvements and the new Ag- No easement is provided for a construc- Carmel suggested a board work ses- that the town receives for the portion ate Creek Park were $117,651. tion of a future Triview well on the prop- sion to discuss their preferred procedures of Monument outside of Triview. Two payments over $5,000 were ap- erty. for conducting the request for proposal • West Monument property values proved: The board approved the tap revision process for hiring professional consul- declined about 5 percent according • $12,124 to Redline Pipeline for repair to the inclusion agreement. The board also tants for the district to include prioritiz- to the latest county assessor’s report, of the district’s 10-inch pipeline under approved the easement document with a ing which types of consultants should be which will reduce downtown tax rev- the I-25 Baptist Road interchange condition that allowed directors to make hired first and when they should be hired. enue by about $50,000. • $5,861 to AFD Pavement Marking comments within the next 72 hours. Eskridge said, “This board is going to be • The first property tax revenue for LLC for crosswalk striping of roads Monument Town Attorney Gary involved” in the selection process. The the new construction in Promontory at various locations Shupp reported that traffic accident next board work session was scheduled Pointe and the Vistas apartments will Carmel concurred with Smith’s sugges- claims submitted to the town and the dis- for Sept. 20. not be received until 2013 because tion. He added that the Baptist Road Rural trict should be forwarded to the district’s Smith reminded the board that the these taxes are paid one year in ar- Transportation Authority will likely repay insurance company. An accident resulted first draft of the 2012 budget must be pre- rears. the Redline bill in full since the breech from stormwater pushing up a manhole sented by Oct. 15. • The board should consider adding of the pipeline was likely caused by the cover. Financial report lines to the 2012 budget for contin- authority’s subcontractor. The board went into executive ses- Some of the items Smith noted during her gency expenditures such as water, Inclusion agreement revised sion to discuss contract negotiations at 6: report were: sewer, and the general fund for The board approved a requested revision 35 p.m. • It was too early in the month for her to emergency expenses—about $50,000 to the previously approved Family of ********** have received the data to complete the to $100,000 for each—which would Christ Church inclusion agreement that The next board meeting will be held on August financial report that was listed “carry forward to the next year” if not reduced the proposed change of the re- Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. in Town Hall, 645 Beacon as an agenda item. used. quested water taps from a two-inch tap Lite Road. Meetings are normally held on • She has not yet received the new an- • Enterprise Fund revenues are down and one-inch tap to a single 1.5-inch tap. the second Tuesday of the month. Infor- nual county property assessment for 19 percent through the end of June The church also provided a new separate mation: 884-8017. Triview properties to forecast the compared to 2010. utility easement document that provides Jim Kendrick can be contacted at impact on 2012 revenues. • General Fund expenditures are under Triview with easements for any water line [email protected]. • Triview typically receives about budget by 10 percent, or $163,000. infrastructure installed on the property. • Capital expenditures for well and

Monument Sanitation District, Sept. 23 2012 budget issues reviewed

By Jim Kendrick Joint Use Committee update They also will respond to the greatly the inside of copper domestic drinking On Sept. 23, Monument Sanitation Dis- Wicklund briefed the board on the variety increased frequency of testing require- water pipes. trict Manager Mike Wicklund reviewed of new and continuing issues raised dur- ments—24 tests per year instead of the However, the proposed five-year per- a variety of issues that will directly af- ing the past month’s numerous stakeholder current two tests per year—for the minus- mit would continue the existing temporary fect the district’s still-low capital reserves meetings in Denver that were discussed at cule and often undetectable amounts of maximum copper concentration limits of and drive decisions regarding new permit the Sept. 13 Joint Use Committee meet- these metals that have been found in Tri- 24.8 ppb on average and a maximum of limits that will be imposed on the Tri- ing at the Tri-Lakes facility. See the JUC Lakes effluent over the past several years. 36.4 ppb for any individual copper con- Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility by article on page 12 for details of this Sept. The three owner districts will also ask the centration sample test result for another the Water Quality Control Division of the 13 meeting. Health Department to increase the new three years, from the start of 2012 through Colorado Department of Public Health Wicklund announced that the facili- discharge permit limits that the plant ob- the end of 2014. and Environment. ty’s proposed new five-year discharge per- viously cannot comply with at this time. A compliance schedule has been Wicklund said the potential for long- mit had been published by the state Health The most immediate concern is the proposed that would allow the Tri-Lakes term excessive and unnecessary expenses Department on Sept. 14, the day after the new potentially dissolved copper efflu- facility’s staff to perform a number of for new capital treatment equipment for monthly JUC meeting, and that the 30-day ent concentration limits. They allow a tests over the next few years to determine the nontoxic nutrients that comprise total comment period would run through Oct. maximum of 9.5 parts per billion (ppb) on the true year-round performance of the phosphorus and total nitrogen remains 17. The facility’s current five-year dis- average and a maximum of 15 ppb for any facility’s activated sludge process with re- high. The division continues to hold nu- charge permit expired on Dec. 31, 2009, individual test reading. The plant has had gard to the variety of chemicals of concern merous stakeholder meetings on a variety but has not been replaced until now. several monthly copper tests with results in its treated effluent. of nutrient issues that have drastically Engineers from consultant Tetra Tech of 15 to 16 ppb in the past few years. It However, a compliance schedule may depleted Monument’s and other county and environmental lawyer Tad Foster will remains unknown what actual effect the provide no future relief for the currently wastewater districts’ operating budgets assist facility Manager Bill Burks in ana- new chemical process that is proposed to proposed very tight limits. Those limits due to higher-than-forecast legal expenses lyzing and rebutting the new more restric- remove additional amounts of phosphates may have no scientific or economic valid- in their 2011 budgets. tive and more costly copper, nutrient, and will have on total copper removal. ity in terms of the costly plant improve- The absences of Directors Lowell heavy metals discharge permit concentra- While the Town of Monument has ments that would be required but may Morgan and Kristi Schutz were unani- tion limits. agreed to prevent further installation of not create any significant water quality or mously excused. copper water pipes in homes and commer- aquatic life improvements in Monument cial buildings, it has abandoned use of the Creek. installed caustic soda system in the town’s Years of evidence from testing by main water treatment plant, which would Tetra Tech and environmental consultant reduce leaching of dissolved copper from GEI Consulting have shown that there is

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little if any effect on Monument Creek aquatic life from ments of the district and the facility. recent Special District Association annual conference. copper or nutrients from the plant. Samples of macroin- A motion to appoint district accountant Ray Russell There was board consensus that he should continue to vertebrates and other aquatic life collected from the creek as the district’s budget officer for the 2012 budget was gather information on GIS. by GEI staff at the base of the Monument Lake dam and at unanimously approved. Wicklund briefed the board on the new bank account Baptist Road about a mile south of the treatment facility Wicklund noted that a JUC motion was approved at the First National Bank of Las Animas. He distributed show no significant difference in variety or density of the on Sept. 13 to drop construction plans for the new facil- signature sheets for board members to sign so they would various biota. ity storage garage this year and add it to the 2012 facil- have authority to sign district checks. The Tri-Lakes facility does not affect aquatic life ity budget, as requested several times by the Monument In other matters, the board advised Wicklund to wear in Monument Creek, and testing for such effects is the board. the appropriate safety protection, including a smock and Water Quality Control Division’s chosen primary method New district website update eye shield, whenever he enters a Synthes facility for fu- of quantifying stream impacts caused by treated effluent, Wicklund informed the board that the new district web- ture inspections. particularly total phosphorus and total nitrogen. site is now available and can be accessed at any of these The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. 2012 budget draft update addresses: ********** Wicklund explained the changes in the most recent draft • www.co.gov/msd The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the budget. While there is sufficient user fee revenue for 2012 • www.colorado.gov/msd district conference room, 130 Second St. Meetings are operations, tap fee revenue is still running at less than 20 • www.colorado.gov/monumentsanitationdistrict normally held on the third Thursday of the month. Infor- percent of the $50,000 planned revenue for 2011, with no • www.colorado.gov/monumentsanitation mation: 481-4886 or the website addresses noted above. relief in sight for 2012. These tap fee amounts are insuf- Wicklund presented information on the use of Geographi- Jim Kendrick can be reached at [email protected]. ficient for the future short- and long-term capital require- cal Information Systems (GIS) that he had obtained at the

Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Sept. 15 Board stresses importance of district identity

By Harriet Halbig Benton said that this method of creating curriculum process, Benton said that the primary issue is the amount At its Sept. 15 meeting, the Lewis-Palmer School District is preferable to the previous method of reevaluating of time outside of class required of teachers. 38 board discussed what it means “to be LP.” curriculum in a given subject every five to seven years. Budget matters Board member Dr. Jeff Ferguson and Superintendent In this way, the curriculum can be more responsive to Assistant Superintendent Cheryl Wangeman reported that John Borman commented that in the past few years, with advances in subject matter, and unnecessary materials the district’s audit was recently completed successfully. the priority of budget concerns, the district has lost sight will not be purchased simply to meet that timeline. The There was a brief discussion of reserves in the district of what identifies the district and contributes to the excel- curriculum mapping process allows the board to better budget. Ferguson said the board should determine the lence of its graduates. prioritize its spending on resource materials and helps to reserves it feels are necessary. Ferguson applauded the academic achievements of reduce duplication in subjects covered in class. Borman Pike suggested that Wangeman talk with her peers recent graduating classes, but said that academics alone added that it would aid in determining which professional to determine the level of reserves maintained by similar do not identify LP. The district needs to examine the development programs should be offered. districts. world they are entering and the skills and priorities they Benton said that new teachers are trained in cur- Pfoff reminded the board that four years ago, it in- need to succeed, he said. riculum mapping upon being hired. New teachers create herited a budget that required a major overhaul. Within a Ferguson stressed that teachers and all other staff of their maps with access to the collaborative maps for their year, a balanced budget was created. He suggested that a the district support a common culture among students schools. two- to three-year term budget plan might aid in avoiding and staff. Wilson asked whether mapping would affect response future pitfalls. Borman agreed that culture is critical to the identity to Proposition 191, recent legislation that requires schools In a related matter, Wilson said that ballot Proposi- of the district. He said that the district staff had a retreat to rethink their assessment processes. Benton said that the tion 103 could have a temporary impact on budgeting, four years ago to discuss the matter, and they identified a collaboration involved in the process should help support because it would, if passed, raise taxes for the next five few basic tenets of LP’s culture: achievement throughout the district. years to benefit k-12 education. • Students will treat one another with dignity and re- Asked whether recent budget cuts would harm the Wangeman mentioned that the district faces liabili- spect. • Students will care for one another and learn each other’s story. • The district must be known as one that cares for all Re-Elect within its culture. Once these values are instilled within the staff, talk will progress to the subject of what it means to be an LP graduate. Each graduate must be given every available option to succeed in life, whether in college or the workforce. Kids must be taught to think outside of themselves and give back to the community. Board member Gail Wilson commented that gradu- Mark Pfoff ates must be taught to think creatively, because they may someday hold jobs that do not now exist. They must be comfortable to take a reasoned risk in their careers. Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education Educating the whole child during their time in school will help to prepare them for their future, she said. Board member Mark Pfoff said that he is impressed District 38 has Received the Highest Ranking of with the maturity of the students in the district and their ability to speak in public. Such skills are necessary to create the leaders of tomorrow, he said. ACCREDITED WITH DISTINCTION Board member Robb Pike said that the duty of the From the Colorado Department of Education school system is to produce the next generation of society’s citizens. He said that it is critical to emphasize life- 3rd Year in a Row! long learning and a strong work ethic in order to prepare the graduates to succeed locally and globally. Ferguson said that the board needs to develop a defi- nition of excellence in the context of the district. Curriculum mapping CONTINUE OUR TRADITION Director of Assessment Dr. Lori Benton presented the concept of curriculum mapping to the board. Over the past three years, the district has been working on the use of curriculum mapping to ensure that state OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE and federal standards are being met and that instruction in any given subject is consistent throughout the district. To do this, teachers develop maps of their classes, Endorsed by Retired Superintendent including objectives, resources (such as textbooks) and assessment methods. Teachers of a given subject within a single school then meet to create a collaborative map, Dwight Ted Bauman and finally the collaborative maps are combined into a consensus map for the entire district. Paid for by the committee to Re-Elect Mark Pfoff WWW.MARKPFOFF.COM All maps are accessible to all teachers. 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ties to cover $173,000 in pay- tending our schools. and demonstrated games and ments to the state Department Superintendent’s update greetings used on a typical day of Education over seven years, Borman reported that the district at the elementary school. and liabilities to staff who may is investigating online resources Finnegan said that Prairie choose early retirement and infor a home school academy and Winds is a responsive school surance for recently retired staff. the possibility of a k-8 online and has engaged in the morning She said that the state does academy within the district. meeting practice since its found- not anticipate rescissions in These investigations were trig- ing 11 years ago. funding for this school year, but gered by intensive surveys of Benefi ts of the morning possibly some for the 2012-13 home school parents and others meeting include a feeling of in- year. in the context of the long range clusiveness and mutual respect Efforts to conserve water planning committee. He said among students. Each is greeted and energy are resulting in con- that, were either of these ideas by name at least twice in the tinued savings, she said. be implemented, the district course of the meeting. Because Wangeman was requested to would own the CSAP scores and Prairie Winds features an au- Above: Gwen Shindel’s fi fth-grade class from Prairie Winds return to the board with sugges- graduation rate of these students tism program, the meetings also demonstrated a morning meeting at the board meeting. They tions about the size of reserves as well as those within the tradi- supply a calming infl uence of are, from left, Carly Araje, Tanner Volpi, Will Hollenbach, Zach and suggested uses of them. tional schools. routine to the school day. Zeutzius, Zoe Meireles, Shindel, Ashley Wise (in front), Emily School opening remarks Borman reported that Edu- Tri-Lakes Views Gentry (in back), Sara Oliver, Kyra Edstrom, Ashley Sample, Borman reported that the begin- cation Funding Partners has now Committee Kaylei Bristow, and Abigail Wilcox. Photo by Harriet Halbig. ning of the year has been very visited all of the district’s sites Tommie Plank, owner of the enthusiastic and positive, with and is talking with businesses Covered Treasures Bookstore students and staff benefi ting regarding sponsorship of district and member of the Monument tem if the district would mow ous meetings, resignations, and from the longer summer break. assets. When the fi gures are re- Board of Trustees, spoke briefl y and maintain the site. appointments of staff, contracts, He said that enrollment levels are ceived, they will be compared about improvements in the prop- Grass was seeded over Me- and other routine matters. encouraging. The board had bud- with those of another company erty to the north of Big Red. morial Day weekend, and the site ********** geted on the basis of 120 students contacted last year. The town had received com- is now an attractive sculpture The Lewis-Palmer School fewer than last year. Instead, Borman also announced that plaints about the appearance of garden and a source of pride. District 38 Board of Education there are only two fewer students the district has again been ac- the property two years ago, when Plank thanked the district meets at 6 p.m. on the third enrolled this year than last. The credited with distinction. the grass was trampled and it was for their support in this project. Thursday of each month at the numbers may slightly decline Prairie Winds largely used as a parking lot and Tri-Lakes Views is a group district’s learning center, 146 before the Oct. 1 count. Presentation the site of a farmer’s market. of citizens who select and install Jefferson St., Monument. The Borman credited registrar Prairie Winds Principal Aileen During Ted Bauman’s ten- works of art in the community. next meeting will take place on Jim Taylor with being an excel- Finnegan and teacher Gwen ure as interim superintendent, They have published a map for Oct. 20. lent ambassador for the district, Shindel demonstrated a morning meetings were held between the the public. Harriet Halbig can be reached greeting new families and ex- meeting for the board. Shindel’s district and the town. The town The board passed routine at [email protected]. plaining the advantages of at- fi fth-grade class sat in a circle agreed to install a sprinkler sys- matters such as minutes of previ- Parents hear about school safety plans at forum

By Harriet Halbig security for Academy School more in emergencies, because a The School Safety Forum on District 20, said that a number response by the El Paso County Sept. 12 brought together rep- of issues threaten students in Sheriff’s Offi ce could take that resentatives of School Districts Districts 20 and 38. These in- long. 20 and 38, law enforcement, and clude: Borland said plans must private organizations that offer • Substance abuse—these also be in place to reunify stu- training and reporting capabili- are affl uent districts with dents with their parents after an ties. The forum was suggested both parents away from the emergency, and a critique must by state Rep. Amy Stephens, house during the day and be made after an emergency to who served on the Judiciary money to spend on alcohol determine the success of the Committee and sponsored suc- and drugs. response. cessful legislation on school • Risky sexual behavior. Detective Mark Pfoff of safety and bullying prevention, • Physical violence—child the Sheriff’s Offi ce spoke about Dr. David Benke, author abuse can occur in any Internet and computer crimes of Defending Your Kids, spoke household and often in- against children. He said that about the threat of violent volves individuals known computer use was the predomi- attacks at schools. He has re- to the child such as a care nant problem when he began his searched the history of school provider or coach. job seven years ago. Today, so- violence and was instrumental • Mental health—the pres- cial networking and interactive in foiling an attack by a gun- sures on today’s students gaming platforms have become man at Deer Creek School in can make them feel like a large problems. Even digital Jefferson County by tackling failure if they do not per- cameras offer dangers. the gunman while others called form academically. This Pfoff said that 60 to 70 for help. can lead to depression and percent of cell phones owned by Benke stressed that time suicidal thoughts. teenagers contain inappropriate is the enemy in the event of an • Bullying and harassment photos of the phone’s owner. attack. Many such attacks hap- in-person and online. He said that teenagers often pen in seconds or minutes, and Borland said that there are a do not consider the consequenc- schools must plan responses number of ways to mitigate es of sending out a message and before an attack occurs. dangers to students. Among the fact that the message can- Benke said that attackers these are creating a reporting not be withdrawn and can be often act because they assume environment so that students instantly forwarded to an entire that those in the school are can alert school authorities to school. unarmed and helpless. They an impending danger; threat Pfoff said there are no gov- thrive on the terror they cause assessment; and sharing of in- ernment regulations to protect and often enter with the inten- formation among agencies such kids on the Internet, and preda- tion of committing suicide in as the school administration and tors have easy access to those the process. It is critical to con- law enforcement offi cials. online, often assuming a fi cti- vince them that it is not worth Regular inspections of tious personality to lure teens to the risk. schools and training, practice, meet outside the home. He recommended that and drills are also essential. Pfoff had some suggestions Kathy Davis self-defense training be a part He said that school offi - for parents to protect their kids Independent Beauty Consultant of teacher training. cials should be prepared to be from Internet predators: www.marykay.com/rocnest Larry Borland, chief of on their own for 10 minutes or • Do not allow your children (719) 439-8396

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to join Facebook or other social networking sites un- know the students around him so that they are comfort- This program offers a phone hotline which is answered 24 til they are in high school. able confiding in him when there is suspicion of an up- hours a day. Students and parents can report suspicious • Do not allow your kids to have a computer where coming event. activity or concerns about individuals in their surround- they can use it without supervision. Coates said that social chat rooms comprise a large ings. • Monitor what messages and pictures are on your part of his job and they are always changing. He also In the near future it will be possible to text Safe2Tell, child’s cell phone. encouraged parents to safeguard prescription drugs in so a person could slip away and discreetly contact the pro- • Stress to your children that some Internet behavior is their homes so that students do not bring them to school gram. Safe2Tell in turn contacts local law enforcement to criminal. Sexually oriented photos are considered to to share. respond to the call for assistance. be child pornography. Internet bullying is considered Jan Isaacs-Henry spoke of KidPower Colorado, an Payne said that kids often know before adults about to be harassment. organization that uses role-playing to train children to de- suspicious activities. She said that the lesson of Colum- • Stress the dangers of texting while driving. fend themselves. The goal is to teach children to be aware bine and many attacks that were diverted is that the names Deputy Dennis Coates, the School Resource Officer for of their surroundings and get help if needed. Classes are of the perpetrators are often known ahead of time, and District 38, is a former teacher and a resident of the dis- offered to children ages 3 to 18, with age-appropriate ex- the goal is to make it possible to guarantee anonymity to trict. Coates said that he will sometimes talk to a student ercises. For the older kids, peer abuse is also addressed. those who report their suspicions ahead of time. who is headed for trouble and has the authority to require Susan Payne represented the Safe2Tell program, Harriet Halbig may be reached at the student to regularly check in with him. He gets to which is a part of the Colorado Attorney General’s Office. [email protected].

District Accountability Advisory Committee, Sept. 13 Committee plans Oct. 5 candidate forum

By Harriet Halbig state constitutional requirement to provide adequate, ********** The District Accountability Advisory Committee quality education for all. The state’s stand is that, by pro- The District Accountability Advisory Committee meets (DAAC) held its first meeting of the school year on Sept. viding adequate funding for education, it will be unable at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Locations 13. New members of the committee are Dr. Lori Benton to fund anything else (prisons, etc.). The case is presently vary. The next meeting will be held on Oct.11 at Lewis- as administrative liaison and Superintendent John Bor- in district court and a ruling is expected in 30 to 45 days. Palmer Elementary School, 1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive, man. Board of Education liaison Gail Wilson will serve Regardless of the outcome, change will be unlikely for a Monument. until after the Nov. 1 election, at which time three board few years. Harriet Halbig may be reached at seats will be up for election. Superintendent’s report [email protected]. Committee for Political Achievement Borman said that there has been a positive and optimistic Cori Tanner, chair of the Committee for Political Achieve- start to the school year, with students and staff appreciat- Paid Advertisement ment, reported that she had sent invitations to all six can- ing a longer summer break. didates for the Board of Education to a forum on Oct. 5 at Regarding enrollment, he said that the district has SAMPLE BALLOT FOR the Learning Center. The event will begin at 7 p.m. two students fewer than last year at this time. The board El PASO COUNTY, COLORADO Each candidate will be sent five questions prior to had budgeted to have 120 fewer than last year, so this TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 the event. These questions must be answered in writing. represents a budgetary advantage. He said that a few new At the time of the event, members of the public may sub- teachers have been hired to control class size, and the LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38 mit written questions. The candidates’ responses will be situation is being monitored. DIRECTOR DISTRICT 2 timed. New students are enrolled at all grade levels and all Four Year Term Tanner said that if individual Building Accountabil- schools. (Vote for One) ity Advisory Committees wish to speak to candidates, all Committee concerns candidates must be given the opportunity to speak. Ken Valdez The committee briefly discussed minor bylaw changes Other The November election will be by mail-in ballot and the possibility of meeting at the administration build- only. ing more often, rather than at a different location each LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38 In other election news, Tanner said that Proposition month. DIRECTOR DISTRICT 4 103, which proposes to raise income and sales taxes for Committee Chair Steve Braun said that he had in- Four Year Term five years to benefit education funding, will also be on cluded a campus introduction to each meeting’s agenda, (Vote for One) the ballot. allowing the principal of that school to introduce the She urged all citizens to inform themselves and Gordon Reichal school and its activities. Other vote. As a compromise, it was agreed that the committee Board of Education and legislative report would see all campuses over a two-year period rather than LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT 38 Wilson reported that the board will discuss the charge to annually. DIRECTOR DISTRICT 5 DAAC in advance of approving it at its November meet- Another change to recent procedure is that the com- Four Year Term ing. She said that the board is concerned that the required mittee will not discuss all SIPs at one meeting in the coming (Vote for One) budget cuts over the past two years could impact achieve- year, but rather at two meetings in January and February. Alfred C. Maurer ment and said that DAAC’s role in monitoring School Im- Other provement Plans (SIPs) could aid in their considerations. Wilson reported that Colorado had applied for federal Monument Hill No matter what D38 neighborhood you Race to the Top Funds twice without success. There will live in, you can vote for all 3 candidates for now be a new Race to the Top focusing on early childhood Farmers Market! education. She said that District 38 is unlikely to directly D38 School Board: VALDEZ-REICHAL-MAURER! benefit, because it has relatively few at-risk children, but The Pumpkins are here! any infusion of federal funds into the state should benefit Every Saturday 8 am-2 pm all districts. 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Above: Council Chair Suzanne Faber, left, and Special Education Director Mary Anne Fleury listen to Superintendent John Borman address those in attendance. Photo by Harriet Halbig.

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Teachers Do with declining resources, pre- • Demonstrate concern for Matter panel venting loss of students to other others. • Take care of the teachers we districts, and increasing trust and • Demonstrate reliability by have by providing needed transparency. acknowledging mistakes, resources. Ana Konduras, spokesper- showing willingness to • Take a strategic approach to son for community group Direc- change, and demanding ac- improving class offerings, tion 38, said that, following the second forum, she had received requests for solutions to the many problems mentioned in the first few meetings. 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At the Colorado Department of Edu- the need for remediation as stu- end of the meeting, they recon- cation, said the newly created dents go from high school into vened to report on their findings commission intends to explore higher education. He advocates as listed below. ways to make maximum use of eliminating the CSAP test at the learning time in and out of the Partnerships for 10th-grade level and instead ad- classroom. The intention is to Success panel ministering the Accuplace test, move outside the walls of the tra- • When seeking partners, which determines a student’s ditional school and maximize the school districts are not readiness for community col- input of community resources always seeking funds, but lege. In this way, the focus is and online resources, and federal resources to satisfy needs in on readiness for college and the and state funding to support in- the district. workplace. novation. The commission will • Partners are defined as indi- King said that a third of test various models in the next viduals or organizations that students in high school are not year. The report of the initial re- share interests with schools. prepared to go beyond high 251 Front Street, Historic Downtown Monument search can be found on the Colo- • Use nonprofits as a model school without remediation, and rado Legacy Foundation website for organization. the problem must be addressed (www.colegacy.org). • In a partnership, both par- by customizing the education Dr. Pamela Shockley-Zala- ties want to win and results program to the individual rather bak, chancellor and professor of will be mutually beneficial. than trying to make the student communication at the University • Schools might prefer men- (719) 487-1647 fit into the system. of Colorado at Colorado Springs tors to money. (719) 243-1066 State Rep. Amy Stephens (UCCS) said that we are living • Parents and students are the said that we must always seek in turbulent times and need to customers. ways to innovate and have as think in terms of efficiency and • Other districts are involved much choice as possible to maxi- effectiveness. in more partnerships than mize the achievements of each She said that trust is para- District 38. There is a per- individual. mount in such times and that we ception that D-38 is less A question was asked about must consciously promote trust. flexible than some. the most successful partnerships. 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such as making Chinese instruction available in light of the bureaucracy distorts the facts. Board of Education. of changing economic times. • Sustain the availability of opportunities. • Reduce the size of the administration. • Do not reduce economic compensation if teachers • Funding should follow accomplishments, not just be In closing, Konduras said that Direction 38 plans to host a matter. based on the physical presence of a student in the similar series of seminars next summer. • Change the process for student and teacher measure- school. Harriet Halbig can be reached at ment. • Recruit new Board of Education members based on [email protected]. Sustain and Improve panel their support of these ideas. • Eliminate the lack of traceability in funding. The size • Push decision-making to lower levels, not just the

Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6 Mayor Easton presents two certificates of appreciation

By Jim Kendrick Trustees’ comments • A section on signatures and recording was added to On Sept. 6, Monument Mayor Travis Easton presented Easton asked for more information from the staff on the describe the requirements and process for recording certicates of appreciation to John Heiser, publisher and town’s roadway maintenance plan so that the board could a site plan. advertising editor of Our Community News, and Corey prioritize projects based on their individual costs and the Koca of Black Hills Energy for their service to Monu- overall total. Public Works Director Rich Landreth said ment. Heiser was recognized for OCN’s decade of service that if a road really needs work, he will include it in the in publishing monthly articles on all the local government short-term plan for immediate repairs. Otherwise, he will meetings in the Tri-Lakes region. Koca was recognized continue to work within the long-term budget on a priori- for Black Hills Energy’s contribution of trees to the town tized basis. Landreth noted that he had initiated patches each year. on Old Denver Highway recently, adding that complete The Board of Trustees also approved a resolution repaving will be deferred until the road is widened to reappointing Trustee Tommie Plank, Planning Com- four lanes per the town’s capital improvement plan. The missioner Kathy Spence, Deputy Town Clerk Claudia estimated cost for widening Old Denver Highway is about Whitney, and Brandy Evers to new terms on the Monu- $9 million. ment Board of Adjustment. The board also unanimously Plank noted that the last Art Hop for the year was approved two proposed revisions to the town code for the scheduled for Sept. 15 in downtown Monument. (See chapters on site plans and site development standards. page 28 for more details.) Trustee Gail Drumm was absent. Monument Police Department Lt. Steve Burk re- Heiser accepts award on behalf of sponded to an inquiry from Trustee Jeff Kaiser about OCN’s volunteers women’s self-defense by noting that a two-day class was Town Manager Cathy Green stated that she is pleased held Sept. 2-3, and another one will be held in October. to be able to read about the many meetings OCN covers Two ordinances on town code site plan rather than having to attend—which is the essence of amendments approved OCN’s mission statement. Director of Development Services Tom Kassawara stated Many of the volunteers currently working on this all- that the ordinance for an amendment to Chapter 17.44 on volunteer effort attended the presentation. Mayor Easton site plans updates the zoning regulations to clarify the presented a framed certificate to Heiser. procedures and revise the review and approval criteria. After the presentation, the group from OCN gathered The Planning Commission had unanimously approved in the foyer of Town Hall. Heiser read the certificate. the proposed ordinance on Aug. 10. Some of the other key “This certificate is awarded to John Heiser and Our Com- changes were: munity News for their valued commitment to the commu- • A town land use permit is now required prior to the nity through their tireless reporting and the distribution issuing of a building permit by the Pikes Peak Re- Above (L to R): Corey Koca of Black Hills Energy of Our Community News.” gional Building Department. receives a certificate of appreciation from Monument Public comments • The submittal requirements in the regulation have Mayor Travis Easton for Black Hills Energy’s Sky Hall, president of Tri-Lakes Views, told the board been deleted and the department staff will now main- contribution of trees to the town each year. Photo by he was present to thank the Town of Monument, Lewis- tain submittal checklists for use by citizens. Jim Kendrick. Palmer School District 38, and all the other partners who helped in creating the sculpture park on the north lawn of the D-38 “Big Red” building grounds adjacent to Second Street. Plank said the board should continue to donate more money to Tri-Lakes Views “to help this group thrive.” She added that this sculpture park will be “a very important aspect of what we have to show” in the downtown area to visitors and town residents.

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• A section on the procedures for amending a site was changes prior to unanimous approval. 2011 budget by about $216,000. also added. Financial reports and updates There was a general discussion about the logical rea- There were no public comments on the proposed amend- The board unanimously approved one payment over sons for some small individual line-item dollar amount ment or any trustee questions about the specifi c changes $5,000 presented by Town Treasurer Pamela Smith of deviations that produced relatively high percentages of prior to unanimous approval. $30,260 to B&M Roofi ng for replacement of the roof deviation from the linear average monthly predictions. Next, Kassawara stated that the ordinance for an on the town’s water tank. The board also unanimously Staff reports and updates amendment to Chapter 17.48 on site development and approved Smith’s July fi nancial report. General fund rev- Green noted that a new Monument Police Academy had use standards updates the zoning regulations as well enues were 7.8 percent higher, or about $168,000, than the begun. She also noted that the annual Chili Cook-Off as addressing inconsistencies with other sections of the amount in the 2011 budget for July. General fund expen- would be held on Sept. 17. See page 28 for more details town code. Kassawara reviewed the long list of technical ditures were $11,000 less than the amount budgeted. The on this event. Green added that the Community Night Out changes regarding defi nitions for items such as acces- general fund balance at the end of July was less than the would be held on Oct. 17. sory uses and structure, various minimum/maximum amount in the 2011 budget by about $177,000. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. standards, rearrangements of sections to a more logical Water fund revenues were 0.7 percent lower, or about The board then reconvened for a work session on sequence, and deletion of repetitive and unnecessary sec- $5,000 less, than the amount in the 2011 budget for July. timeframes and methodology for annual budgeting. tions. Water fund expenditures were 28 percent lower, or about ********** There were no public comments on the proposed $220,000 less, than the amount budgeted. The water fund Jim Kendrick can be reached at [email protected]. amendment or any trustee questions about the specifi c balance at the end of July was less than the amount in the

Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 19 Some progress reported on funding for Trails End repairs

By Jim Kendrick the subdivision improvement agreement. The bonding Kassawara noted that the next Board of County The agenda for the Sept. 19 Monument Board of Trustees company basically said we’re not giving you anything. So Commissioners hearing on the Willow Springs proj- meeting was signifi cantly curtailed due to the unexpected we negotiated with them and got more than half of what ect, located in the county at the west end of Baptist cancellation of the Sept. 14 Planning Commission that was in the bond, which I thought was better than getting Road, is still scheduled to be held on Oct. 27. See was caused by lack of a quorum. As a result, the three nothing. So we had to accept that.” www.ourcommunitynews.org/v11n8.htm#bocc for de- Town Code amendment ordinances that the Planning Kassawara also noted that the deterioration since tails of this project. Commission had been expected to review, approve, 2004 and other things that were done inappropriately Next Rape Aggression and forward to the board for fi nal public hearings were have increased the cost of repairs considerably from what Defense class, Oct. 11 dropped from the agenda. they should have been. The HOA now knows the scope of Lt. Steve Burk stated that Offi cer Chad Haynes had pre- That left only routine fi nancial and staff reports to work that is left to be done with the reduced amount from sented the Police Department’s fi rst self-defense class to be discussed in an abbreviated session before the board the bond. Now, “they’ll be happy to just get what they can six women in September. The October Rape Aggression adjourned and held another budgeting workshop brief- get,” he said. ing session by Tom Kassawara, director of Development Town Manager Cathy Green said that the town did Services. The code amendments will now be heard by the not have inspectors when Trails End was built and prob- board in November. lems would never have gotten to this point with inspec- Greenbranch Garden Services Trustee Rafael Dominguez was absent. tions. No one would be able to pull a building permit for a (719) 487-0652 Progress at Trails End house now if these kinds of infrastructure problems were First-Aid for Your Garden Kassawara stated that coordination with the Trails End not corrected. Homeowners Association (HOA) board continues and Public Works Director Rich Landreth noted that Design, Planting, Maintenance their mistrust of the town is lessening. At the July 5 board vandals broke the Dirty Woman Creek Park restroom Scrub-Oak Management, Weed-Control meeting, Ashley Fritz, secretary/treasurer of the HOA, windows by throwing rocks from the rock wall. The new Tilling and Soil Preparation and Carol Kramer, HOA vice president, inquired about windows are Plexiglas. what the town would do for the residents now that Jim He also said “No Swimming” signs had been added Storm and Hail Damage Removal Morley’s development company had gone bankrupt. to the town sign on the entrance road for Monument Fritz said that she had heard that the town had pulled Lake, off Mitchell Avenue. Landreth said there is no wa- the surety bond for completing the subdivision’s required ter quality sampling or testing to ensure that the water is landscaping. She asked if the town would make needed safe for bathers. The signs are needed to protect the town warranty asphalt and concrete repairs and if speed lim- from liability for the likelihood of swimmers getting ill. its could be installed. “We feel like the red-headed Boating is still allowed without motors. stepchild of Monument,” she said. See www.ocn.me/ Landreth also noted that the new water tank roof v11n8.htm#bot0705 for more details of the lengthy dis- has a PVC membrane to prevent spalling. It comes with cussion Fritz and Kramer had with Kassawara and the a good leak-proof guarantee and warranty against dete- trustees. rioration. Kassawara noted that bids have been received for re- Kassawara reported that Classic Homes had begun pairs of faulty and incomplete infrastructure that resulted cleanup work for previously installed infrastructure in from Morley’s development company going bankrupt. its newly acquired Promontory Pointe development. The The repairs will be prioritized and paid for from the new Vistas apartment complex at the north end of Leather $50,000 received from the surety bond company engaged Chaps Drive will be bringing in revenue as well. by Morley. However, the amount received by the town The board has already approved the 177-unit Vistas was less than the total bond and the amounts of the bids complex, located northeast of the Jackson Creek Crossing far exceed $50,000. He noted that this bond shortfall has offi ce building. He anticipates completion of the Vistas been well known to the staff and the HOA as previously infrastructure by the end of this year and a ribbon cutting discussed on July 5. in April. Rentals are in demand now, with a vacancy rate Kassawara also stated: “There was a quirk in the for apartments in Colorado Springs of only 5 percent. way the bond was brought in, in 2004. The bond was in favor of Morley Family Development Companies, and the subdivision improvement agreement was executed by a sub-company with Morley and four other people. So it wasn’t the same company that had the bond that signed

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Defense class will be expanded to 12 women with three July sales tax revenues received from the state were departments that showed that Monument had the fourth four-hour sessions at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 11, 13, and 14 at 2.7 percent higher, or about $39,000 more, than the lowest cost per capita in the state. Green added that the YMCA on Jackson Creek Parkway, just north of Hig- amount in the 2011 budget for July. Net sales tax received small-town 24-hour departments are the most expensive by Road. The cost is $30. For more information, contact through the end of July was $1,869, or 0.2 percent, less because of their comparatively low population densities, Officer Haynes at 481-3253. Attendees should register as than the amount budgeted. Gross sales tax collected to but Monument’s costs are relatively low. soon as possible at the Town Hall Police Department, 645 date was 2.2 percent, or $64,406, higher than the same Trustee Tommie Plank stated that the Historic Beacon Lite Road, during normal business hours. period in 2010. The town’s gross sales tax revenue to date, Monument Merchants Association would be donating Financial reports and updates after the payment to Triview noted above, is 2.8 percent, money from cookie and soft drink sales for new lighting The board unanimously approved three payments over or $40,327, more than the amount in the budget. in Limbach Park. $5,000: Smith noted that new sales tax revenue reporting Mayor Travis Easton noted Greeley, Denver, and • $127,526 to Triview Metropolitan District for July program software is causing some startup problems for Colorado Springs are in the top 10 in the U.S. for growth sales tax ($121,116), August motor vehicle tax making these reports. She said she would email the Au- of residential building. ($61,68), and Pikes Peak Regional Building Depart- gust financial figures to the trustees for their review when The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m. to start the bud- ment sales tax ($242) she resolves the software issues. get workshop. • $6,000 to National Meter and Automation Inc. for a Smith also distributed a worksheet to the trustees ********** Trimble hand-held meter reader listing some 2012 preliminary budget considerations that The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 3 in • $7,000 to J&K Excavating for a repair of a Trails End the various trustees had indicated they want to discuss. Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Road. Meetings are normally subdivision underdrain connection to a storm sewer She asked the trustees to review and add any other topics held on the first and third Monday of the month. Informa- drain box that need to be added to the first draft of the preliminary tion: 884-8017 or 481-2954. Town Treasurer Pamela Smith added that the underdrain budget for the Oct. 3 board meeting. Jim Kendrick can be reached at [email protected]. repair was paid for from the Trails End surety bond ac- There was a discussion of Smith’s “very prelimi- count as warranty work, rather than from town funds. nary report on her survey of costs for small-town police September Weather Wrap By Bill Kappel and this was the case during the beginning of the month. 21st as the tail end of a storm affected the region. Lots of much-needed moisture fell during the month, with High temperatures went from the upper 70s on the 5th Overnight lows continued to reach into the 30s, with the vast majority of it occurring during one major storm. to the mid-50s on the 7th as a cold front moved through some areas around the region falling below the freezing We did see our first freeze of the season, but no snow as during the evening of the 6th. A nice soaking rain ac- mark on the morning of the 22nd, our first freeze of the of yet. companied this system, with low clouds, fog, and drizzle season. This is right about average for the first freeze of The month started off with an interesting variety of noted as well. the season and definitely gives notice that summer is rap- weather, with warm temperatures on the first two days, After some patchy fog on the morning of the 8th, idly coming to an end. Mild and dry weather stuck around then our first taste of fall through Labor Day weekend. conditions quieted down for the remainder of the week for the rest of the week and into the first weekend of fall. High temperatures reached well into the 80s on the 1st and through the weekend. Morning became seasonably Temperatures reached well into the 70s, which is and 2nd, and with plenty of late-season monsoonal mois- cool, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s common. about 10 degrees warmer than normal for this time of ture still hanging around, a strong line of thunderstorms Highs reached into the 60s and 70s under mostly clear to year. This occurred as a strong ridge of high pressure developed on the 2nd. The strongest area of storms rolled partly cloudy skies and overall quiet conditions. moved into the region and settled in for most of the re- through the region during the mid-evening hours, with The second week of September was a wet one, with maining month. heavy rain, small hail, and gusty winds pounding the a major storm producing record rain during the middle of The overall flow across the United States became region for about an hour. the week. Conditions started off mild on the 12th, with blocked, as a large area of low pressure sat and spun over By early the next morning, our first fall-like cold high temperatures warming to the mid- and upper 70s the Great Lakes region, which in turn was blocked by a front moved through the region, with gusty winds and no- that afternoon. Temperatures cooled back down to nor- ridge of high pressure sitting off the East Coast. This al- ticeably cooler weather. Skies cleared behind this front, mal levels the next afternoon with a few showers develop- lowed mild and mostly sunny conditions to prevail for an leaving blue skies and chilly temperatures. Highs only ing during the evening, but the real excitement was still extended period to end the month. Overall, it was not too reached into the low to mid-60s on the 3rd and 4th, with taking shape. unusual for this time of the year, as we transition from overnight lows almost touching the 30s. This made for Late on the 13th into the early hours of the 14th, a summer into fall. some beautiful conditions for Labor Day weekend, with storm system was moving out of the desert Southwest September 2011 Weather Statistics nothing to spoil any outdoor activities. with plenty of moisture at the same time a cold front Average High 69.4° (-1.8) As usual during this time of the year, we often transi- was dropping down the Front Range. The two weather 100-year return frequency value max 77.5° min 63.5° tion from summer to fall very quickly, even in one day, patterns came together right over the region during the Average Low 38.6° (-0.8) afternoon and evening hours of the 14th and continued 100-year return frequency value max 46.7° min 36.1° into the 15th. The low-level upslope conditions provided Monthly Precipitation 3.30” (+1.58”) Spice It Up! by the cold front produced plenty of lift that maximized 100-year return frequency value max 4.34” min 0.40” the precipitation potential of the storm system moving Monthly Snowfall 0.0” (-0.8”) Are you ready to update your look? over the region from the Southwest. Highest Temperature 86° on the 1st I specialize in the latest razored, Heavy rain, initially accompanied by thunder, began Lowest Temperature 30° on the 22nd texturized cuts and color trends during the afternoon of the 14th. Rain, heavy at times, Season to Date Snow 0.0” (-0.8”) Arlene Nelson continued through the evening, with most areas picking (the snow season is from July 1 to June 30) 1445 Cipriani Loop, east of I-25 up 2 to 4 inches. More brief heavy rain developed in the Season to Date Precip. 9.80” (+2.72”) off Highway 105 & Knollwood. cool, unstable air mass the next afternoon as well. Al- (the precip. season is from July 1 to June 30) (719) 487-8660 though we picked up some heavy rain around the Palmer Heating Degree Days 317 (+34) Divide, areas around the central and southern section of Cooling Degree Days 8 (+5) Colorado Springs received even more. Some locations Bill Kappel is a meteorologist and Tri-Lakes resident. picked up over 5 inches of rain. He can be reached at [email protected]. Amazingly, at the official reporting station for Colo- rado Springs (the airport) the highest daily and two-day rainfall totals were recorded when 4.50 inches fell on the 14th and 5.36 inches fell between the 14th and 15th. Rain- fall records have been kept for Colorado Springs since 1894, so this definitely was an unusual event. To look at this another way, the average recurrence interval for this much rain in a 24-hour period at that location is less than once in 1,000 years. In other words, there is less than a Bison Builders .001 percent chance to receive that much rainfall at that Designer/Builder location in any given year, so don’t plan on seeing that much rain in one day at the airport again for a while. Large Remodels After this storm and its remnants finally left the Custom Additions region, quiet weather returned, with mostly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures returning for the weekend. It Basement Finishing should be noted that morning lows were definitely getting Energy-Efficient Custom Homes colder, with mid- to upper 30s common from the 16th through the 19th. Licensed and Insured Mild and mainly dry weather started the third week Quality Craftsmanship of September, as summer ended with sunny skies and 30+ Years Experience mild temperatures, with highs reaching into the low 70s. Cooler air settled over the next few days, with highs fall- (719) 495-9200 ing back below average, in the low 60s. A couple showers www.Bison-Builders.com did move through during the early evening hours of the Page 24 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOOur CommunityCN News Page 25 Letters to Our Community Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in Letters to Our Removal of campaign signs competition felt the need to remove this perceived threat Community should not be interpreted as the view of OCN to the status quo. even when the letter writer is an OCN volunteer. For let- diminishes the process Please, let’s not let our local politics be degraded to Competition is an essential element of who we are as ter guidelines, see page 35. the tawdry level that we see across the national scene. Americans, exhibited in business, sports, education, or The school board candidates should be able to win this politics. Healthy competition in our country requires election on their ability to be forward thinkers who have Thank you from the standards of good sportsmanship, ethics, and a sense of the best interest of students, teachers, parents, and com- pride for doing your best whether or not you win. This Monument Hill Kiwanis Club munity members in mind. It is my hope that this election trait plus others are what teachers and parents model for The Monument Hill Kiwanis Club would like to thank will be fair and square and that supporters of the three the next generation. the people of the Tri-Lakes area and Colorado Springs new candidates would not sink to cowardly removing the On a recent Friday afternoon between 4:30 and 5, I for their generous support of our annual peach sales signs of any incumbents. Competition moves us out of placed 12 signs on the easement on both sides of Highway campaign. Your purchase of those delicious Palisade stagnation and stimulates true progress. 105 between Monument and Palmer Lake. These were peaches resulted in net fundraising of over $5,000, which There will be many forums and roundtable discus- campaign signs for (Ken) Valdez, (Gordon) Reichal, and will be used to support children and the community. sions involving all six candidates. I strongly encourage all (Al) Maurer, who are citizens running against three in- Our club is proud to be part of such a generous and to attend these forums and question what positive changes cumbent school board members. By Saturday morning, caring community. each candidate wants to bring to our school district and all of these campaign signs were gone, while other signs Tom Nelson community. that had been there on Friday remained. Sometime dur- President, Monument Hill Kiwanis Club Stephen Boyd ■ ing the night, a person or group who must be afraid of

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Deep plant bulbs, arranging them in precise phosphate around the base of the shrubs ing normal dry times, once a week is ad- watering, to a depth of 12 to 18 inches lines and grids. The result is their gardens or flowering crab trees, water it in, and equate. If the afternoon temperatures are below the soil surface, favors a vigorous tend to look like a display in a municipal watch the blooms explode in the spring. extreme, try twice a week. But don’t stop root system. garden. Instead, gently throw the bulbs on You will drastically increase your blooms there. When the temperatures are in the Sprinkler systems are for watering the ground and plant them where they lie. by applying fertilizer now. 50s during October and November, give your grass. No deep watering occurs. Random clumps and drifts suit bulbs well, Feed your lawn with a good quality, your trees another drink. 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Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide Turkey vulture: Cathartes aura

a rarity in the bird world. the air, they spread their wings in a dihedral, or shallow Turkey vultures have a well developed sense of smell V-shape, and soar for hours. The feathers at the end of that helps them to locate food from great distances. Like their wings are like separate fingers and help them keep other raptors, their eyesight is excellent and they can de- their balance. Once a vulture reaches the top of the ther- tect carrion while soaring. mal air current, it glides at speeds up to 60 miles per hour However, unlike other raptors that grab and carry to another thermal or to the ground to land. their prey with talon feet that bend, turkey vultures have They travel many miles each day without flapping a flat chicken-like feet that they use to anchor their food wing and expend more energy walking on the ground and and scratch the ground. This feature sets them apart from taking off than while in flight. When turkey vultures are raptors, and scientists are rethinking the turkey vultures’ seen circling in the sky, the first thought is that they are classification. In some ways it is more like an ibis or a hovering above carrion. But there are other reasons for stork than an eagle. circling, including courtship. Behavior and diet Breeding Turkey vultures are gentle, nonaggressive, and communal Turkey vultures migrate north to breed. In early spring Above: Photo of a Turkey Vulture by Elizabeth birds that congregate in groups called “venues” but indi- two eggs are laid in a depression in the ground, in a hol- Hacker. A color version is posted at www.ocn.me/ viduals generally fly solo. lowed-out tree, or in a rock crevice. The male and female v11n10bird.htm. Vultures use their beak to strip the flesh from dead incubate the eggs for about 40 days. They care for the animals but are opportunist and will kill weak or injured chicks by first feeding them regurgitated meat and then By Elizabeth Hacker animals. They also eat dung, insects, and juniper berries bits of flesh. Chicks will fledge after about three months A bird often vilified in our culture is the turkey vulture. but much prefer the meat of dead herbivores, particularly but stay with their parents in a venue for a year. In the classic Disney filmFantasia , vultures are portrayed deer. Their reputation for killing and stalking pets or live- Habitat, range, and protected status as ugly creatures lurking about in the underworld. I once stock is unfounded and would be difficult because of their In recent years, turkey vultures have increased in num- bristled at the thought of a turkey vulture but as I continue chicken-like feet and small beak. bers and their range has extended further north. This may to learn more about them, my opinion has changed. Some Eating carrion may seem repugnant, but in actuality be due to a combination of factors, including warmer Native American cultures revere the turkey vulture as a it helps to keep the environment clean and prevents the weather, a population explosion of deer, and successful symbol of power and energy efficiency, and it is an honor spread of disease. The strong acid in the turkey vultures’ breeding. to receive it as a spiritual totem. stomach has been found to break down disease-causing Turkey vultures are protected under the Migratory Description organisms including anthrax. Species Act of 1918, and it is illegal to kill or capture one, Turkey vultures have a few unusual behavioral traits. Turkey vultures can have a body length of up to 32 even if it’s injured. When approached by a predator or startled, it will vomit. inches, a wing span of up to 6 feet, and weigh as much The Birds of Prey Foundation located in Broomfield One thought is that this is a way it can lighten its load and as 7 pounds. It’s a large bird that is smaller than an eagle was contacted back in 1987 when a concerned citizen re- escape because taking to the air is cumbersome for this but bigger than a red-tailed hawk. Male and female look ported a bird with a broken wing. Sigrid Noll Ueblacker, big bird. Because they eat carrion, the vomit is foul smell- alike. a licensed rehabilitator and founder of the organization, ing which may be enough of a deterrent in itself. Mature birds have red featherless heads that resemble nursed the turkey vulture back to health. But unlike many Turkey vultures direct their urine onto their legs in a a domestic turkey, thus the name. Immature birds have of her birds, this bird would never fly again so he could process called urohydrosis. Birds don’t perspire, so when dark gray featherless heads that turn red after the first not be released. She called him TV and used him in her the urine evaporates on their legs it acts as a coolant. The year. Vulture feathers appear to be black but are actually education program. urine contains strong digestive acids that wash bacteria a dark brown. The underside of the wing is two toned, I’ve seen many rescued birds but never one quite as from its legs and feet after a meal. with the leading edge being dark and the flight feathers entertaining as TV. He captured my attention with his At night, vultures lower their body temperature by a a lighter color. showmanship and gentle manners. TV was cooperative few degrees to conserve energy. On warm mornings, they The vulture’s bald head is actually a matter of hy- and didn’t appear to be threatened by the audience, and wake up and spread their wings in a horaltic pose to warm giene. When eating carrion, vultures reach inside the car- he didn’t vomit! their bodies before taking to the sky. cass with their heads. The vulture’s food would stick to a feathered head and harbor bacteria and parasites. Their Flight Elizabeth Hacker is a writer and artist. Email her at white curved beak is specialized for picking the flesh Turkey vultures are a model of efficiency and rarely flap [email protected] to share bird pictures and from a carcass. Behind the beak is a large nasal opening, their wings except to lift off or brake for landing. Once in stories.

Art Matters Love of place: Public art makes for prosperous local culture

By Janet Sellers swimmingly. Reven Swanson’s Under the Swimming aspects are in play for this. Many cities and public spon- Well, the Art Hop is over and the fall season of art enjoy- Pool exhibit has supersized aerial sculptures that float sors have a dedicated percentage of building projects or ment has begun. We can still enjoy these lovely warm overhead. For your next exciting adventure, run over to tax revenues to support the artworks for their community, evenings and take a walk to enjoy art, though. the center and enjoy a mobile like you’ve never imagined because the art adds value to a community. The new Monument Sculpture Park is open year could happen. Artist Reven Swanson has done it again. round, with the large artworks set off between the green The current exhibit in the Lucy Owens Gallery offers grass and the blue skies of the park. We now have three several flights of fancy swimming overhead in the form very large sculptures there. of steel wire works and color. For the third sculpture installed in Monument Sculp- Reven told me that she was inspired to do the work ture Park, the Konarski family purchased a pedestal for a by her thoughts of women and their strength, athletic sculpture as a memorial for their son. Betty Konarski told enjoyment, and the forms of swimmers. The artwork me that their son had always loved the outdoors and was will be installed later in the year, but we can enjoy it this an avid bicyclist. He loved to do races and just be outside, very month and take in the whimsy and fun of Reven’s and Betty said that the artwork, named Blade of Grass imagination. was just right, since her son loved the outdoors so much. This public art work sculpture grouping will even- Perhaps others will have an interest in funding a tually be installed permanently in Aurora, with a fused sculpture pedestal in honor of a loved one. That is an colorful glass set of ribbons flowing among the figures. enduring memorial that offers a beautiful and uplifting It is an atrium piece that will float far overhead, with the presence every day of the year. ribbons of fused glass offering a sunlit illumination of The artist, Lou de Angelis, had donated the piece to color and colored shadows all day long as people enter the Tri-Lakes Views a couple of years ago after the inaugural aquatic center there. sculpture exhibition for Tri-Lakes Views in 2009. The Discussing public art for culture and a prosperous Konarskis decided to donate the funds for a pedestal for local community, Reven and I talked over the advan- the piece, and it is now on view at the Monument Sculp- tages that public art offers to a community and to artists. ture Park on Second Street at Jefferson Street. While public art has a great impact on the town, it also is At Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, public art is going a huge effort for artists to make and get installed. Many Page 28 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 29

While we don’t have that in place yet, we are very Public art in a community translates into a “love of year. fortunate that our local Tri-Lakes Views has made pub- place,” an architectural term for why people choose a The public art awareness for local enrichment can lic art available to all of us as part of our cultural wealth community to live in or in which to invest in some way. only grow when a place has the venue and the art. Many and enjoyment. We are one of the very few places in the The economics of public art are such a powerful impact towns begin with traditional bronze representational country to have a group like Tri-Lakes Views, a nonprofit that more and more cities are putting a dedicated annual works, and as the community grows in art sensibility, the organization that has taken up the call for public art en- sum or percentage of income stream to public art. works expand to more and more imaginative and abstract richment for us to ensure we have that vital aspect for our It seems that public art infuses a place with character, works, reflecting a dynamic and vibrant community. area. The group is made up of locals: fine artists, photog- interest, and above all, cultural enrichment. For centuries, Looking forward to seeing you out and enjoying our raphers, merchants, and interested citizens. cities and towns have had strong ideas about their public bright fall weather, the colors, and the art. Some of the Tri-Lakes Views holds an annual public art call for image, and public art had a big job to fill to portray that best things in life are outdoors this season! artists. The artists send in images of available artworks image. Nowadays, public art is usually voted on by a and statements of their raison d’etre, and the winning committee of local citizens and authorities and installed Janet Lee Sellers is an American painter and sculptor works will be exhibited for about a year in our town. Most per the municipal or state public works. Many cities have who works in paint, metal and, most recently, con- of the artworks are for sale, and donations to Tri-Lakes their own deep pockets to purchase these public artworks, crete. Sellers lives in Woodmoor, Colorado. She can be Views are also welcome. and their art collections grow in size and value every reached at [email protected]. Snapshots of Our Community Last Art Hop, Sept. 15

Clockwise from above: At Covered Treasures Bookstore, authors Ray Golden and Elaine Pease held book signings with their recent publications. Golden’s Christiana’s Secret-The Lost Treasure of Dead Man’s Gulch is a historical fiction account about the spirit of a young girl who was taken in by Ute Indians after a massacre in 1861, leading a modern-day treasure hunter to search for a lost gold mine. Pease is a children’s/young adult author. Her recent works include I’ll Never Leave, a seasons-of-life story about a leaf that does not want to leave the mother tree when fall arrives, and Even Sharks Need Friends. Also at Covered Treasures, Sally Alberts had her handmade sparkling cards for sale. Bella Art & Frame hosted Lorry Frederick, who demonstrated a technique to create jewelry from clay silver. One-o- a-kind felted wool hats were the rage at Margo’s on the Alley. The hats are a creation of Susan Carnahan and her sister Sharon DeWeese, owners of Chic Chapeau. Lisa Bird demonstrates her colored pencil drawing technique at Luna Hair Studio and Spa. Bird is developing skills as a botanic illustrator, among other graphic designs. At Retrospect, Monument residents John and Alona Kearns provided free samples of their coffee, Kona Krazy, which will be sold at the store (see ad on page 14). The Kearnses are owners of the Coffee Courier. The Love Shop hosted Carla Willis and her mixed-media works. Willis’s works are inspired by her relationship with God, and she seeks to create works that offer hope and reassurance. Photos by David Futey.

Annual Chili Cook-Off draws crowd of more than 500 By Candice Hitt tors who enjoyed a beautiful day at the park sampling chili Chili,” second place went to Diane Sandoval with “Green Historic Downtown Monument and the Monument Mer- and salsa and washing it all down with cold drinks. Wis- Chili to ‘Di’ For,” and first place went to Richard Carson chants Association hosted the annual Chili Cook-Off and dom Tea House was also serving gelato. Teams competed with “Ricko’s Wild Green Chili.” Salsa Tasting Sept. 17 at Limbach Park in historic down- for awards and prizes. Tasters voted for their favorite Salsa winners—third place went to Angie McKearin town Monument. The event benefits Tri-Lakes Cares, chili and salsa to determine the People’s Choice Awards. with “Sew Good Salsa,” second place went to Steve Smith Health Advocacy Partnership, and beautification efforts This year’s People’s Choice Awards went to Kevin with “Georgia’s Roasted Salsa,” and first place went to for downtown Monument. See photos on facing page. Holbrook of Mountain View Electric Association and McKearin with “Rookie Salsa.” The Best in Show award The cook-off drew a crowd of more than 500 want- Lisa Shoblo for “Going Green” green chili and “Mango also went to McKearin. ing to taste a wide variety of chili and salsas. All styles of Tango” salsa, and to Bob Nissan for “Dad and Lad” red Judges for the event included Jill Prater, Monument chili were available, including green, red, and white; with chili. Mayor Travis Easton, El Paso County Commissioner Dar- or without meat or beans; mild, sweet, spicy, traditional, Red Chili winners—third place went to Joshua Wal- ryl Glenn, Robyn Sleeth and Col. Mickey Addison of the gourmet and distinctive. Many salsas were also on hand, ter with “Friend of the Devil,” second place went to Karen Air Force Academy, Monument Police Chief Jake Shirk, ranging from traditional garden salsas to one with man- Hood with “Hunk of Burnin’ Love,” and first place went Don Griffin of Monument Academy, District 38 Superin- gos and crab meat. There were 32 entries in this year’s to Mark Rudolph with “Rudolph’s Red Nose” chili. tendent John Borman, Mark Bagnall, Julie Bille, Rafael cook-off. Green Chili winners—third place went to the Tri- Dominguez, Bill Berenz, Rick Squires, Alaine Nolt, Erik The band Trademark Infringement entertained visi- Lakes Fireworks Committee with “Eric’s Firecracker Stensland, Al Fritts, Carl Nolt, and Ann Sulley. ■ Page 28 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 29

Left: Tri-Lakes Monument FPD Chili Cook-off took 3rd place for its green chili. (L to R) Fireworks member Julie Bille. Photo by Irene Walters. Right: contestants, from left, Charlie Pocock, Marlen President Mary Russelavage, committee members Kirk Sinnard and Cathy Green discuss their Captain Pocock and Liz Gipson. Photo by Candice Hitt. Ron Demeter and Rhonda Macauley, Fireworks Kirk’s Mean Green Chili with Cheryl Rogers. Photo Center: The Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee Vice President Gloria McCarten, and committee by Mary Russelavage.

Ronny Cox at September and October Library Events TLCA, Sept. 1 All Pikes Peak Reads starts

By David Futey By Harriet Halbig a film documenting the transport from On Sept. 1, actor Ronny Cox showed a lit- September at the library was an active 1854 to 1929 of orphaned children from tle-known but lifelong passion for music as time, with grant-writing workshops for New York on trains to the western parts he entertained an appreciative audience at through the camera” and “you must stay adults and story times and hedgehogs of the country where they found new the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA). within the confines of the character.” Cox for children. homes. One of the drop-off points was Cox, who played authority figures in added that music “provides the possibility The 2011 All Pikes Peak Reads Colorado Springs. The showing will be film and TV roles inDeliverance , Total Re- of a profound one-on-one sharing” with (APPR) program kicked off on Sept. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at noon. call, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the audience. Through his performance he 10 during the What If Festival in Colo- The second film, Play Again, docu- Taps, started his music career at the age of strives to achieve that connection and shar- rado Springs. The year’s theme is the ments a group of children who leave their 10, calling square dances with his father’s ing with the audience. influence of the media on daily life. The day-to-day practice of spending hours on band in New Mexico. Music provided an Given the TLCA audience response featured title, The Hunger Games by Su- their cell phones and online and go into income for him during his high school and to his performance, he seemed to achieve zanne Collins, was read and discussed by nature to discover what they have been college years as he recorded and performed that goal. Information on Ronny Cox the Monumental Readers group and the missing. This film relates to the APPR with Ron’s Rockouts. He continued his mu- is at www.ronnycox.com. Information Book Eaters teen group in September. title The Shallows by Nicholas Carr, sical pursuits throughout his life. on upcoming events at the TLCA is at Two films will be shown at the Mon- which argues that the human brain and Cox said “he loves the music” more www.trilakesarts.org. David Futey can be ument Library in connection with the attention span are affected by the Inter- than acting because “you cannot step reached at [email protected]. theme. The first is The Orphan Trains, net. The film will be shown on Oct. 19 at Page 30 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 31

4 p.m. Teens and adults are encouraged to and enjoy light refreshments. Hendricks on Friday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m. For younger patrons, come to Not So attend and discuss the film. Tri-Lakes Friends has raised thou- All patrons are welcome at this monthly Scary Stories in the library on Oct. 28 at Also in keeping with the theme of sands of dollars for the Monument and book club. 4:30 p.m. APPR, a “Hunger Is No Game” food Palmer Lake Libraries. Hundreds of com- On Halloween, Oct. 31, come to the Come read to one of our Paws to Read drive will be held during September and munity members annually contribute to library for Not So Scary Stories, stories dogs during October. Misty, the tiny Shel- October. Bring nonperishable foods to the the Friends through their book donations, that won’t keep you up at night. Wear a tie, will be at the library on Thursday, Oct. library to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares. and many of the Friends actively volun- costume if you dare. There will be treats 13, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monument’s Family Fun program for teer their time to assist the group with and crafts for all at 4:30 p.m. Kirby, the quiet golden retriever, will October is Blimp with Birgitta De Pree fundraising efforts such as the ongoing On the walls during October will be be at the library on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sara Barad from Manitou Art The- book sale, Summer Reading Party, and Ice Times Past, black and white photos by from 11 a.m. until noon. Read to a dog and atre. Take two of the best improvisational Cream Social. Sara Sharples. In the display case will be select a prize. actors in the area, put them together with A special fun event for the younger handmade bowls in honor of the Empty The Palmer Lake Library Knitting children of all ages and watch as creative patrons is the Pumpkin Patch Party to be Bowl Dinner to be held Oct. 12 at Lewis- Group meets on Thursdays from 10 a.m. sparks fly and stories magically appear. held on Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m. This event Palmer High School to benefit Tri-Lakes until noon and invites knitters of all ages The program will take place on Saturday, will replace the usual 10:15 and 11 a.m. Cares. and skill levels. Bring your project and Oct. 8 at 1:30 p.m. story times that day. Palmer Lake library events stay as long as your schedule allows. For teens, unleash your creative side The AARP Safe Driving Program Palmer Lake will host Stories in the Dark The Palmer Lake Book Group will with friends and food during Crafty Teens will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 20, from in a room lit only by candlelight and fea- discuss The Hunger Games by Suzanne on Friday, Oct. 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m. The charge for the course is turing special effects that will send chills Collins on Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. New members Oct. 16 to 22 is National Friends of $12 for AARP members and $14 for non- and shivers up your spine and tickle your are welcome. Libraries Week. Please plan to attend a members. Class size is limited and regis- funny bone. This fright night is only for Harriet Halbig can be reached at reception and membership drive, Monday, tration is required. the brave, ages 8 and up, and will be held [email protected]. Oct. 17, through Saturday, Oct. 22, from 3 The Monumental Readers will dis- in the Palmer Lake Town Hall on Friday, to 5 p.m. to learn more about the Friends cuss Isabel’s Daughter by Judith Ryan Oct. 28, at 7 p.m.

Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 15 The 1890s plan for a Denver-to-Palmer Lake Cycle Path

By Bernard L. Minetti to “hustle” to ensure that this path went through their Historical Society President Phyllis Bonser with a check Douglas County archivists Johanna Harden and Annette town. They also noted that Colorado Springs supported for $500. These were the proceeds from the sale of 71 Gray told the story of the proposed Denver to Palmer a flourishing tourist industry and was not particularly copies of his piece, The Glen Park Companies and Their Lake Cycle Path at the Sept. 15 meeting of the Palmer interested in the prospect of a cycle path. Chautauquas. Lake Historical Society. Harden and Gray are involved Harden and Gray said that on April 7, 1899, the Castle ********** with the Douglas County Library group’s Douglas Coun- Rock Journal published an item that indicated that then The next Palmer Lake Historical Society event will be ty History Research Center. Sen. Ammons had successfully gotten a bill through the on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Palmer Lake Town They explained that there was great interest in bicy- legislature that provided for the appropriation of $5,000 Hall. The presentation that evening is titled, “Railroads of cling during the 1890s. In 1897, the Denver Cycle Path for the completion of the path. Colorado.” The presenter, Claude Wiatrowski, is return- Association had just opened the 11-mile Denver-Littleton There was major opposition to the proposed con- ing to discuss the historic preserved railroads that still Cycle Path. Ten months later, a new organization was struction, and the dream never really came to fruition. exist in Colorado. formed to extend this path to Palmer Lake. Portions of the path have been incorporated into the Colo- Bernard Minetti can be contacted at The presenters indicated that Castle Rock, which was rado Front Range Trail today. [email protected]. only 23 years old with a population of 300 in 1897, needed During this society meeting, Dan Edwards presented

Left: Johanna Harden, left, and Annette Gray prepare to present their research of the Denver-to- Palmer Lake Cycle Path. Photo by Bernard Minetti. Right: Archivist presenters Harden and Gray used this picture of two vacationers on Palmer Lake to illustrate one of the reasons for construction of the Denver-to-Palmer Lake Cycle Path, circa 1890. This photograph hangs in the Palmer Lake Town Hall and was donated in April 1984 by Mary Leming in memory of her husband Arthur R. Leming, who was a Santa Fe Railroad Agent. VFW post recognizes Whole Foods for support of military

By Bernard L. Minetti gross proceeds collected in both local stores on that day On Sept. 23, Post Commander and retired Air Force Lt. were to go to Monument VFW Post 7829 to help meet this Col. Tony Wolusky presented Whole Foods Markets with need. The resulting collection from both stores amounted the Veterans of Foreign Wars distinguished and merito- to $4,600. rious service award. Also, the Academy Boulevard and The post is now assembling the items needed and will Powers Boulevard stores were inducted into the Monu- pack the care packages in the next week or so. ment VFW Post 7829, 2011 Order of Merit. Items needed are multivitamins, beef jerky, trail mix, The annual Order of Merit award is a permanent nuts/dried fruit, games (no batteries), playing cards, baby VFW Monument Post 7829 recognition of significant and wipes, antibacterial wipes, juice boxes, hygiene products, praiseworthy efforts in support of active-duty personnel hair clippers, energy drinks, Propel powder for drinks, and veterans and their families. Diet Snapple, air fresheners, foot powder, bug spray, Wolusky had received a communication from a Fort DVD movies, Chapstick/Carmex, and SPF sunscreen. Carson unit that frontline service men and women in the If you wish to donate items or to assist in assembling 13th Air Support Operations Squadron in Afghanistan the packages, contact Wolusky at 719-225-7778 or 719- were sorely in need of common items such as toothpaste, 481-4419. He will notify you of the day and time and in- From left are Monument VFW Post Commander books, toiletries, etc., not readily available at their front- structions for pickup or delivery of donated items. There retired Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Wolusky, Whole line locations. There are no base exchanges at frontline is more than just an urgent need for these items. Foods Academy Boulevard store Team Leader sites for purchasing these items. These service men and Donations to assist in this effort or to support veter- Debbie Robertson, representing store Manager women are usually out of contact with base facilities for ans and their families may be sent to VFW Post 7829, PO Billy Windram, and Assistant Post Commander an extended time with the exception of mail, including Box 1512, Monument, CO 80132-9998. The post is a non- Joe Carlson. Wolusky and Carlson presented a packages. profit corporation in good standing under Colorado law meritorious and distinguished service award to Recognizing the urgency of the need, Wolusky said (ID Number 20091530354) and is a federal tax-exempt Whole Foods Stores. Photo by Bernard Minetti. that he approached Whole Foods Markets and explained veterans organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(19). the situation. He indicated that the company promptly Donations to VFW Post 7829 are tax deductible as per- Bernard Minetti may be contacted at declared a “VFW day” which meant that 5 percent of the mitted by law and a receipt will be provided. [email protected]. Page 30 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 31 Special Events and Notices By Judy Barnes, Editor Emeritus Thanks to the generosity of several area restaurants and Multiple sclerosis support group forming Although we strive for accuracy in these listings, dates or businesses, guests will enjoy a variety of delicious soups, A multiple sclerosis (MS) group is forming for the Tri- times are often changed after publication. Please double- wonderful breads, and mouth-watering desserts. Guests Lakes and surrounding areas. If interested, please contact check the time and place of any event you wish to attend may also select a bowl handmade by regional artists. They Susan at [email protected]. by calling the info number for that event. can bid on a large selection of silent auction items provid- Help on the way for heating bills Wednesday Senior Lunches at Big Red ed by area businesses. The auction is sponsored by Tri- The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) October Menu Lakes Cares volunteers. Come and enjoy a fun evening, helps residents struggling to pay their home heating bills. Oct. 5: Tuna salad & sliced avocado on a croissant, chips fill your bowl, and fill a community need. Proceeds go to LEAP benefits provide assistance to help low-income Oct. 12: Meat loaf with mashed potatoes and tossed Tri-Lakes Cares, a 501(c) (3) organization that helps those families with their heating bills but are not intended to salad in need in our community. Cost: $20, which includes one pay the entire bill. The eligibility period for LEAP runs Oct. 19: Pulled barbeque chicken sandwich, coleslaw and child under 12 free; checks payable to Monument Hill Ki- Nov. 1 to Apr. 30. LEAP is a mail-in only program, and pickles wanis. Tickets are available at the door and in area stores. applications are accepted each year during the eligibility Oct. 26: Roast turkey, stuffing with cranberries & corn In Monument: High Country Home and Garden, Covered period. For more information about LEAP benefits, call Rolls and butter served with each meal except sandwich- Treasures Bookstore, Rosie’s Diner, Hangers; in Palmer 1-866 HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435). Lake: Rock House; in Jackson Creek: Tri-Lakes Printing. es. Dessert also provided. Library patrons can now An activity of Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Associates. For more information call Mark Zeiger, 488-5934. Wine and Roses, Oct. 28 download eBooks to their Kindles Meals provided by Pinecrest Catering, Palmer Lake; Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to an- The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will present Wine and Nikki McDonald, executive chef, 481-3307. nounce that its eBook collection is now compatible with Roses, its annual wine tasting fundraiser, Oct. 28, 6-9 County seeks final public comment on the world’s bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon Kindle. p.m., check www.tlwc.net for new location. The evening Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks Major Transportation Corridors Plan features celebrity wine servers, fine wine tastings, spirits to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free (MTCP), Oct. 2 and beer tables, great local chefs, restaurant menu item Kindle app, such as iPhone, iPad, Android, and more. The MTCP identifies future transportation needs of the tastings, a raffle, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit PPLD also offers eBooks and audiobooks for use on a county, project costs, sources of funding, and how trans- the Tri-Lakes community. Tickets are available online at PC or Mac computer and popular mobile devices such portation projects will be prioritized. It is not too late to www.tlwc.net or contact any Tri-Lakes Women’s Club as a smartphone, MP3 player, and eBook reader like the have your comments considered in this important plan- member. ning process. The final public comment period ends Oct. Singers and musicians needed 2. Review the MTCP final documents and submit comments at http://www.2040mtcp.com/. for Christmas production Tri-Lakes Music Association seeks singers, orchestra Local Business For Sale Voter Registration Deadline, Oct. 3 Established 25 years musicians, and anyone who would like to help in any way. Electronics, Cell Phones, and More The voter registration cutoff date for the Nov. 1 Coordi- Be a part of this exciting Tri-Lakes Christmas tradition. nated Election is Oct. 3. There are three ways for voters Performance dates are Dec. 9-10, 7 p.m., and Dec. 11, 2 Call (719) 963-0761 to register or update their information with the Clerk & p.m. Vocal practices meet every Sunday, 1 p.m., at The Recorder’s Office. Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Highway 105, Palmer Lake. All Help WantedSales • Online at www.GoVoteColorado.com proceeds from the show go to Tri-Lakes Cares and two • In person at any of the four Clerk & Recorder’s Of- National tradeshow company based in Monument $500 college scholarships. For information, contact Bob is looking for a Sales Associate to make outbound fice locations: North–8830 N. Union Blvd. (Research Manning, 232-4114, or email [email protected]. Parkway and Union Blvd.); West–1675 W. Garden of sales calls to current, prior, and prospective clients. the Gods Rd., Second Floor, Suite 2202; Downtown Upcoming Fall Volunteer Opportunities at Compensation based on experience. Flexible part- Central–200 S. Cascade Ave., lower level (Cascade Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) time contract with bonus at end of contract period. Ave. and Vermijo); East–5650 Industrial Place (Pow- PPLD offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, Must be a self-starter and able to work ers and Airport) both short term and long term, for adults and teens. For independently. FAX resume to 488-8168 • Download a Colorado Voter Registration form from details, visit ppld.org, click “jobs,” then the “volunteers” or email to [email protected]. the website www.GoVoteColorado.com and submit it tab. For more information, call 531-6333, x1251. to the Clerk & Recorder’s Office by mail (must be Handbell ringers needed postmarked by Oct. 3), fax, or scan and return it by Handbell ringers are needed to play in the Tri-Lakes email (must be received by the Election Department Community Handbell Choir. Experience preferred, adult by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 3). Fax: (719) 520-7327. Email: or high school. If interested, please contact Betty Jenik, For ALL Your Electrical Needs [email protected]. Mail: Election Depart- 488-3853. Residential• Commercial • Industrial ment, PO Box 2007, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Attention artists and crafters Service Calls• Reasonable Rates •F ree Estimates The November Coordinated Election will be held Nov. 1. Bring your arts and crafts to sell in the Holiday Boutique Fully Insured & Licensed and is an all-mail ballot election. There will be no poll- and Bazaar Dec. 3, a fundraiser for St. Peter Catholic Master Electricians ing places open on Election Day. All Clerk & Recorder’s School in Monument. For information and participant David Lambert Keith Profita Branch Offices (listed above) will have mail ballot drop- forms, call Susan at 488-3308. (719) 243-2 257 (719) 243-2 258 off boxes. These locations also will have Ballot Service Centers available to provide full election services. Voters Affordable Medical Programs who are inactive or who did not receive a mail ballot can visit any of the branch office locations to update their information and receive one. Voters may pick up a ballot in Edward W. Harrison person at any of the clerk’s offices beginningOct. 12. For Independent Business Operator more information, contact Alissa Vander Veen, 351-9626, or email [email protected]. (719) 930-5583 HEROES grants available for www.dynamodental.com Monument-area organizations UnitedHealth Group has announced that grants of up to $1,000 are available to Monument-area organizations and schools looking to create health-focused programs for youths. The HEROES grants can be used to create hands- Work From Home! on, interactive service-learning programs that reduce the Despite the dismal economy, bonuses and promotions Grand Opening! prevalence of childhood obesity. Previous grant recipients are being earned in the first month and royalty income is being have used the funds to plant community gardens, build created in part-time hours that surpasses full-time job salaries! Glamour Salon & Spa fitness tracks, develop healthy cookbooks, and more. The The original owner in the Chapel Hills deadline to apply is Oct. 17. To obtain an application and Need to be self-motivated, love people, coachable and willing to dedicate 10 - 15 hours a week. find out more, visit www.YSA.org/HEROES. Mall and Citadel Mall has relocated Empty Bowls Dinner and Call (719) 761-0335 or email us at to the Gleneagle Shopping Center, [email protected] to schedule interview. Silent Auction, Oct. 12 13880 Gleneagle Drive. Monument Hill Kiwanis proudly presents the 2011 Empty Manager Helen Dao invites you to Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m., at House Cleaning visit our new location and receive Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd., Monument. A service that meets 20% OFF all services your needs and your including artificial nails, manicure, budget. References spa pedicure, waxing, and facials. Grass Cutting available. Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30 am7:30 pm Specializing in acreage and large lots. Do not hesitate to call for a FREE estimate. (719) 488-5575 491-6853 Araceli (719) 491-0460 www.glamoursalonandspa.com Page 32 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 33 Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Reader. To get started, started a program allowing consumers to check out “Kill- to identify the real energy abusers and reduce energy use. visit ppld.org/cybershelf. A-Watt” meters, plug-in energy meters, from local librar- People who have used the meters report unplugging ap- Check out energy savings at local libraries ies and Book Mobiles in MVEA’s service territory. Kill- pliances that weren’t being used to save energy. For more Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) recently A-Watt meters can help consumers assess how efficient information, call MVEA, 1-800-388-9881, ext. 2602; or appliances really are. This program provides a free way Monument Branch Library, 488-2370. ■ Our Community Calendar By Judy Barnes, Editor Emeritus Tue., Oct. 18, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off & 11 a.m. ***Oct. 18 a special program 10:30-11 Although we strive for accuracy in these listings, dates or Union Blvd & Printers Pkwy). Meets 1st & 3rd Tue. a.m. replaces the usual Storytimes.*** Stories and times are often changed after publication. Please double- (if required) each month. Info: 520-6300 or http:// more for children ages 3 and older. Monument Branch check the time and place of any event you wish to attend adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp. Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or by calling the info number for that event. • D-38 Exceptional Student Learning Team, Wed., ppld.org. Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m., D-38 Administration Building. • Palmer Lake Library: Storytime, every Wed., 10: GOVERNMENTAL BODIES 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Normally meets 2nd 30 a.m. Stories and more for children ages 3 and older. • Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., Oct. Wed. each month. Info: 488-4700. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. • 3, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police Palmer Lake Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., Info: 481-2587 or ppld.org. Oct. 19, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley • Monument Library: Toddler Time, every Thu., 10: Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy rd 105). Normally meets 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Crescent. Normally meets 3 Wed. each month. Info: 15 & 10:45 a.m. Rhymes & rhythms for kids up to Info: 884-8017. 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. 24 months. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake • • El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Donala Water & Sanitation District Board Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. Meeting, Tue., Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. 15850 Holbein • Monument Library: Snuggle-Up Storytime, every Tue., Oct. 4, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off rd Union Blvd & Printers Pkwy). Meets 1st & 3rd Tue. Dr., Colorado Springs. Normally meets 3 Thu. each Thu., 7:30 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies (if required) each month. Info: 520-6300 or http:// month. Info: 488-3603. welcome. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake • adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp. Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board Meeting, Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. • Thu., Oct. 20, 6 p.m., District Administration • Palmer Lake Library: Toddlertime, every Fri., Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority Board rd Meeting, Wed., Oct. 5, 9 a.m., Board of County Building, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets 3 10:30 a.m. An introduction to the delights of rhyme, Commissioners Hearing Room, 3rd Floor, El Paso Thu. each month. Info: 488-4700. rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to • Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, reading for 1- and 2-year-old children. Palmer Lake County Administration Building, 27 East Vermijo, nd rd Colorado Springs. Monthly meetings are open to the Thu., Oct. 20, 7 p.m., 130 2 St. Meets 3 Thu. each Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 public and carried over the internet by the El Paso month. Info: 481-4886. or ppld.org. • • County Information Technology Department. Meets Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board Monument Library: All Pikes Peak Reads–Blimp st Meeting, Wed., Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Station 1, 15415 with Birgitta De Pree and Sara Barad, Sat., Oct. 8, 1 Wed. each month. Info: www.pprwa.com or 598- th 0230. Gleneagle Dr. Meets 4 Wed. each month. Info: 488- 1:30-2:30 p.m. Two of the best improvisational actors • Academy Water & Sanitation District Board 8680. in the state together with children of all ages will • Meeting, Wed., Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District make creative sparks fly and audience-inspired stories st Board Meeting, Wed., Oct. 26, 7 p.m., 166 Second magically appear. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Station 2, 15000 Sun Hills Dr. Meets 1 Wed. each th month. Info: 481-0711. St., Monument. Meets 4 Wed. each month. Info: Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. • • Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, Thu., Oct. Jennifer Martin, 484-0911. Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Thu., Oct. • 6, 6:30 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Woodmoor Improvement Association Board 13, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Read with Misty, the sweet tiny st Meeting, Wed., Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, Sheltie, and then select a prize. Palmer Lake Branch Crescent. Meets 1 Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 th or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Meets 4 Wed. each month. Info: Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or • Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority 488-2693 or visit www.woodmoor.org. ppld.org. • • (BRRTA) Meeting, Fri., Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m., New Forest View Acres Water District Board Meeting, Monument Library: Read it before You See it, Thu., Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Monument Sanitation District Fri., Oct. 14, 4:15-5:15 p.m. For ages 9-15. A fun Monument Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy th 105). Info: 884-8017. boardroom, 130 Second St. Meets 4 Thu. each discussion, a game or craft, delicious snacks, and a • Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use month. Info: 488-2110 or visit www.fvawd.com. drawing for a free movie ticket to go see the movie • Committee Meeting, Tue., Oct. 11, 10 a.m., 16510 El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, (must be present to win)! Registration required. nd Tue., Nov. 1, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Mitchell Ave. Meets 2 Tue. each month. Info: Bill st rd Burks, 481-4053. Union Blvd & Printers Pkwy). Meets 1 & 3 Tue. RSVP & Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. • • Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, Tue., (if required) each month. Info: 520-6300 or http:// Monument Library: Storytime with the Colorado Oct. 11, 5 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Police adm2.elpasoco.com/planning/agendas/pc/pc-agn.asp. Pumpkin Patch, Tue., Oct. 18, 10:30-11 a.m. • Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority Board Presentation by the Colorado Pumpkin Patch and nd Meeting, Wed., Oct. 5, 9 a.m., Board of County pumpkin decorating. This program replaces the usual 105). Meets 2 Wed. each month. Info: 488-6868. rd • D-38 Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) Commissioners Hearing Room, 3 Floor, El Paso 10:15 and 11 a.m. Storytimes. Monument Branch Meeting, Tue., Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Lewis-Palmer County Administration Building, 27 East Vermijo, Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or Elementary School, 1315 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Colorado Springs. Monthly meetings are open to the ppld.org. • Monument. Meets 2nd Tue. each month, location public and carried over the internet by the El Paso Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., Oct. County Information Technology Department. Meets 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Read to Kirby, a quiet Golden varies. Info: 488-4700, or visit lewispalmer.org. st • Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, 1 Wed. each month. Info: www.pprwa.com or 598- Retriever, and collect a prize. Palmer Lake Branch Tue., Oct. 11, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd 0230. Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or • Tue. each month. Info: 481-2732. Academy Water & Sanitation District Board ppld.org. • Meeting, Wed., Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott • Monument Library: American Girl Book Club, Monument Planning Commission Meeting, Wed., st Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., New Monument Town Hall & Station 2, 15000 Sun Hills Dr. Meets 1 Wed. each Wed., Oct. 26, 4:15-5:30 p.m. Read one book per Police Department Building, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. month. Info: 481-0711. month about Molly, discuss the story, and do crafts • (at Hwy 105). Normally meets 2nd Wed. each month. Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority and other activities related to that month’s book. Info: 884-8017. (BRRTA) Meeting, Fri., Oct. 7, 2:30 p.m., New Registration is required and limited to 16 attendees • Monument Town Hall, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. (at Hwy in grades 3 through 5. Participants are asked to attend Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, st Wed., Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 105). Meets 1 Fri.quarterly. Info: 884-8017. all three sessions (the last Wed. each month through Valley Crescent. Normally meets 2nd Wed. each month. Nov.), and a special culminating event Fri., Dec. 16. Info: 481-2953 or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. • Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Meeting, • The Palmer Lake Library hours are Tue.-Fri., RSVP & Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. • Mon., Oct. 13, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 66 Lower Monument Library: Anime & Manga Club, Fri., Monument. Normally meets 2nd Thu. each month. Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or ppld.org. Oct. 28, 4:15-5:30 p.m. For teens in grades 8-12: Info: 488-2525. • The Monument Branch Library hours are Mon.- Great discussion and activities regarding your favorite • Palmer Lake Town Council Meeting, Thu., Oct. Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., anime or manga. Refreshments provided. Monument 13, 6:30 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley 1-5 p.m. 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488- Crescent. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 ppld.org. 2370 or ppld.org. • or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. • Monument Library: Paws to Read, Mon. & Wed., 3: Monument Library: Not So Scary Stories, Mon., • Monument Annual Town Forum, Mon., Oct. 17, 30-4:30 p.m. Let your child practice reading to a Paws Oct. 31, 5-6:30 p.m. Stories for fun, not fright, cider, D-38 Administration Building, 146 Jefferson St., to Read dog. No registration required. Monument treats, and a Halloween craft. Monument Branch Monument. The public is invited at 5 p.m., Town Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488- Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or Board of Trustees meeting is at 6 p.m. Ask questions, 2370 or ppld.org or ppld.org. ppld.org. • make comments, and participate in local decision • Monument Library: Bookbreak, Mon, Wed., Pikes Peak Library District’s Kids Web: Kids Web making. More than 20 non-profits will display and Fri., 10:30 a.m. A short read-aloud session at wwwppld.org features resources for school reports information about their services and provide an particularly for preschoolers. Monument Branch and homework, Tumblebooks–free online read-along environment of fun and learning for all. Free raffle Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or books, and a Fun & Games link. A “grown-ups” link drawings, including cash! Info: 884-8017. ppld.org. has information about local school districts, home- • El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, • Monument Library: Storytime, every Tue., 10:15 schooling, and more. Page 32 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 33 Adult Programs WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS 2312. • Monument Library Socrates Café, every Tue., • Monument Hill Farmers Market: The pumpkins • Al-anon Meeting: Letting Go, every Thu., 9-10: 1-3 p.m. This group focuses on a deeper look into are here!, every Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., throughout 10 a.m., Tri-Lakes Chapel, room 209, 1750 Deer philosophy, religions, spirituality, and the common October, weather permitting. New location: behind the Creek Rd., Monument. Info: visit www.al-anon- threads among humanity. Monument Branch Library, D-38 Administration Building, Second and Jefferson, co.org or www.al-anon-alateen.org or call the 24-hour 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370, or downtown Monument. Park in the administration answering service at 719-632-0063 (locally) or 8 a.m.- ppld.org. building parking lot. Playground for the kids! Many 6 p.m. weekdays at 1-888-425-2666 (nationwide). • Monument Library: Beginning Computer new vendors plus all your old favorites. Info: 592- • FACCMasters Club, every Thu., noon, Lockheed Classes. Check at the desk for the schedule of free 9420. Martin, 9975 Federal Dr. Improve your public classes Wed. mornings for beginner computer users. • Monument Hill Kiwanis Club Breakfast Meeting, speaking, leadership, and meeting planning skills with Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor every Sat., 8 a.m., The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy Toastmasters. New members and visitors welcome. Dr. Info: 488-2370, or ppld.org. 105, Palmer Lake. Info: Jan Heinlein, 306-6975. Info: visit http://faccmasters.freetoasthost.us or call • Monument Library Senior Synergy, every Wed., 10 • Share a Free Meal at Western Bee Company, every Kirby, 481-3738. a.m.-noon. Join this group dedicated to empowering Sun., 1-3 p.m., 16625 Roller Coaster Rd., Colorado • Delivered through Christ Recovery Group, every individual growth through life-long learning and Springs (Near the corners of Baptist Road and Roller Thu., 6:30-8 p.m., 14960 Woodcarver Rd. (just west positive relationships. Monument Branch Library, Coaster Road). Western Bee Company is offering a of I-25 and Baptist Rd.) Bible-based support group 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370, or simple meal and simple fellowship to those in need in for all addictions. Info: 930-1954. ppld.org. our community. If you need transportation, call 749- • Alateen meeting, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of • Palmer Lake Library: Palmer Lake Knitting 1086 or be at the Monument Park and Ride shelter Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. Baptist Rd., southwest Group, every Wed., 10 am.-noon. Knit with other between 12:45 and 2:30 p.m. every Sunday. Meals corner room, door will be ajar. Info: Jean, 487-8781. knitters. Cheri Monsen, expert knitter, will be there are organic and gluten free is also available. Info: • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Recovery in to answer questions. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Suzzannemarie, 749-1086. Action Group–Open, Big Book Study, every Thu., Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or ppld.org. • Talk and Tennies Walking Group. Join with others 7 p.m., Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. • Monument Library: Life Circles, Mon., Oct. 4, to get fit. For more information contact Thea at Baptist Rd. Info: 487-7781. 10:30 a.m. This supportive writing group provides Theapeutic Massage Therapy, 488-2250. • Tai Chi for Health Class, every Fri., 1-1:45 inspiration, and structure during the process of • Artfully Speaking Toastmasters Club, every p.m., Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Center, Lewis-Palmer writing one’s memories or history. Meets 1st & 3rd Mon., 5:45-6:45 p.m., DeVry University, 1175 High School, across from the YMCA. This gentle Mon. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Room 11, Colorado Springs. exercise program can relieve the symptoms of chronic Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. Improve your public speaking, leadership, and pain, anxiety, and depression. Even those who cannot • Palmer Lake Book Group, Fri., Oct. 7, 9 a.m. New meeting planning skills. New members and visitors stand can participate and benefit. Info: 481-8728, or members welcome, no registration needed. Meets 1st welcome. Info: Hunter McCord, 439-2795; e-mail visit www.trilakesseniors.org. Fri. each month at Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 [email protected]; or visit http://artfullysp • Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587 or ppld.org. eaking.freetoasthost.us. Support Group Meetings. Location varies. For • Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters & • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting: Sunlight of the information, call Carolyn, 488-3620, or contact the Crafters, Fri., Oct. 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop in to Spirit Women’s Closed Step Study, every Mon., MGA: visit www.4-mga.org, phone 303-360-7080, or share ideas, get help. Meets 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. 6 p.m. Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 E. e-mail [email protected]. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Baptist Rd. Info: 487-7781. • Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group Dr. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442 or ppld.org. • Farmer’s Market at WMMI, every Mon. and Wed., for Breast Cancer, Tue., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., location to be • Monument Library: Life Circles, Mon., Oct. 17, Jun. 20-Oct. 31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fresh vegetables from decided. Join other young women who are battling or 10:30 a.m. This supportive writing group provides local Pueblo farms, breads, meats, and more. Look for have already battled breast cancer. Meets 1st Tue. each inspiration, and structure during the process of vendors in front of the red house. WMMI is located at month. Info: 351-5079. writing one’s memories or history. Meets 1st & 3rd 225 North Gate Blvd. (I-25 Exit 156 A). Info: phone • American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., Oct. Mon. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 488-0880 or visit www.wmmi.org. 4, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. • Senior Lunches at the old Monument Town Hall, St., Palmer Lake. New members welcome. Meets 1st • Monument Library: All Pikes Peak Reads every Mon. & Thu., except the 1st Thu. each month Tue. each month. Info: visit americanlegiontrilakespo Documentary–Play Again, Wed., Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. and holidays, Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection st911.com/ or call Dave Hershberger, 481-8668. This moving and humorous documentary follows six District Administration Complex 166 Second St., • Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck teenagers who, like the “average American child,” Monument. Arrive 11:30 a.m., dine at noon. Stay for Lunch & Meeting, Thu., Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m., Dirty spend five to fifteen hours a day behind screens. free bingo the 2nd Thu. each month. Cost: $2. Info: Woman Creek Park, 304 Mitchell Ave. Meets 1st Thu. “Play Again” unplugs these teens and takes them on Dorothy Myers, 481-4189; Maggie Nealon, 488- each month except Jan. and unless D-38 is delayed or their first wilderness adventure no electricity, no cell 3037. closed due to bad weather. Newcomers are welcome. phone coverage, no virtual reality. The results are • Tri-Lakes Business Accelerators Leads Group, Please call Irene if you are bringing a “first-time” as poignant as they are thought-provoking. Stay for every Tue., 8-9:15 a.m., Shani’s Café, 140 Second guest so she can bring the handmade guest gift. discussion immediately following the showing of this St. Monument. New businesses are invited to join Anyone needing a ride to the meeting may call Faye 80 minute, award-winning documentary. Monument the group and share leads and tips. Info: Glenn, 492- Brenneman, 488-0076. RSVP & info: Irene Walters, Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488- 0551. 481-1188, or Jean Sanger, 592-9311. 2370 or ppld.org. • YMCA Senior Fitness Classes, every Tue. & • Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Oct. 6, 7 p.m., • Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving Thu., SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, 8:30 a.m.; Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st Program, Thu., Oct. 20, 1-5 p.m. Bone up on your SilverSneakers Muscular Strength & Range of Thu. each month. Info: Teresa Kovacic, 559-0083, or driving skills and lower your insurance rates. Cost: Movement, 9:30 a.m., Tri-Lakes Family YMCA, e-mail [email protected]. $12 for AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy. Participants must be • El Paso County Hazardous Materials & Recycling Registration required. Monument Branch Library, YMCA or SilverSneakers members. Info: 481-8728. Collection Facility, Sat., Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Registration & Info: 488- • BNI Tri-Lakes Chapter, every Wed., 8-9:30 Akers Dr., Colorado Springs. Open the 2nd Saturday 2370 or ppld.org. a.m., Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, Palmer each month as well as Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and • Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book Lake. If your company needs more business, visit now accepts common recyclable items in addition to Club, Fri., Oct. 21, 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome us and learn how we can help you. Come see household hazardous waste such as paint and related to this spirited group. Meets 3rd Fri. each month. why our networking group is so successful. Info: products, lawn and garden chemicals, household Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor www.bnitrilakes.com, Dr. Kathy Yuhasz, 594-9700, cleaners, old batteries, fire extinguishers, fireworks, Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. e-mail [email protected]. flares, ammunition, automotive products (no tires), • Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters & • Senior Citizen Luncheons, every Wed., 11 a.m.- various electronics, and TVs up to 19” diagonal. Bring Crafters, Fri., Oct. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Drop in to 1 p.m., D-38 Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., a nonperishable food item for Care and Share. share ideas, get help. Meets 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Monument. Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership Info: 520-7878, or visit http://adm.elpasoco.com/ Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor (HAP) invites area seniors for lunch & activities. Free Environmental_Services/Solid_Waste_Management. Dr. Info: Clare Wissinger, 481-8442 or ppld.org. blood pressure screening 1st & 3rd Wed. $3 donation • Monument Library: History Buffs Book Discussion requested. Info: 487-8218. Calvary Fellowship Monument Group, Wed., Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m. Enjoy a trip through • Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:45 a.m., Liberty history with other history lovers. Meets 4th Wed. Heights, 12015 Ambassador Dr. (off Voyager Blvd.) 238 Third St.Downtown Monument each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Interesting speakers and programs; all are welcome. Pastor Tony Magar (719) 290-1748 Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370 or ppld.org. Info: Sherry Edwards, 488-1044; or Bill Nance, 488- 6:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Service • The Library Channel (Comcast 17) broadcasts 24/7. See live simulcasts of programs, recorded presentations, a schedule of Library events, children’s story times, an adult literacy program, El Paso County Commissioners meetings, and much more. Find the schedule online at ppld.org, then click on the link “Happenings @ Your Library,” then click on the ANIMAL MOVERS “Comcast 17” link to search the schedule. For these and other library events, please check ppld.org/communityconnections/calendar. Page 34 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 35 • Tri-Lakes Church of Christ Community Closet, 3rd Tue. each month. Info: Mary Frances, 488-2360; Brenneman, 488-0076. RSVP & info: Irene Walters, Sat., Oct. 8, 1-3 p.m., 20450 Beacon Lite Rd., Irene W., 481-1188; or Irene C., 484-0517. 481-1188, or Jean Sanger, 592-9311. Monument (SW corner of Beacon Lite and County • Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., Oct. 18, • Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Nov. 3, 7 p.m., Line Roads west of I-25). All are welcome to shop for 7 p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st free gently-used clothing items. Donations of clean Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3rd Tue. each month. Info: Thu. each month. Info: Teresa Kovacic, 559-0083, or clothing and shoes in good condition are appreciated. Lindsay, 487-9362. e-mail [email protected]. Open 2nd Sat. each month. Info: 495-4137; or the • Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 7829, Tue., Oct. • MOMS Club of Monument and Colorado Springs church, 488-9613. 18, 6-7:30 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge, 1865 North. Come meet other stay-at-home moms and • Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., Oct. 10, 5 Woodmoor Dr., Monument. New members welcome. kids in your area. Weekly activities and playgroups p.m., College Pharmacy, 3505 Austin Bluffs Pkwy If you are a female relative of a veteran who scheduled throughout the month for ages birth and (downstairs), Colorado Springs. A DVD on the served on foreign soil during war or other military up. Moms in Monument and Palmer Lake visit http: disease and treatments will play 5-6 p.m.; the meeting action, you might be eligible. Meets 3rd Tue. each //sites.google.com/site/monumentmoms/ or e-mail starts at 6 p.m. Share concerns and success stories month. Info: Martine Arndt, 231-5323, or e-mail [email protected]. Moms in ZIP and address your questions to a D.O. Learn how you [email protected]. 80921 and parts of Black Forest contact Kim L., 488- can become pain-free. Visitors and new participants • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, Tue., Oct. 18, 9665 Info: visit www.cosnorthmomsclub.com. welcome. No charge, no products sold. Meets 2nd 7 p.m., Sundance Mountain Lodge, 1865 Woodmoor Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, 481-3735. Dr., Monument. New members welcome. Meets SPECIAL EVENTS • rd Tri-Lakes Home Educators’ Support Group, Mon., 3 Tue. each month. Info: Tony Wolusky, Post • th nd 38 Annual Christmas Arts & Craft Fair, Sat.- Oct. 10 Meets 2 Mon. each month for support, Commander, 481-4419, or [email protected]. Sun., Oct.1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • information, field trips, and special events. Info: e- Tri-Lakes Business Incubator Seminar: How Sun., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. mail [email protected]. Money Works!, Tue., Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Free admission. Palmer Lake Art Group’s annual • Tri-Lakes Networking Team (TNT) Monthly 14960 Woodcarver Rd., Colorado Springs (just west show and sale features locally made arts and fine Dinner Meeting: Computer Viruses and Scams, of I-25 and Baptist Road at Woodcarver Properties crafts. Proceeds fund art scholarships for D-38 Tue., Oct. 11, 6:30-9 p.m., Champps Restaurant, Suites). Michael Clark-Dreibus of Keep-A-Smile students. Info: Margarete Seagraves, 487-1329, or 1765 Briargate Pkwy, C.S. Bring your business Insurance will explain how to apply financial visit www.palmerlakeartgroup.com. cards, your smile, and a friend. TNT unites women principles to grow and protect your money for college • Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department’s Open to build relationships, achieve success, and improve funding, retirement planning, or wealth accumulation House, Sat., Oct. 1, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 12 Valley our community. It’s a dynamic women’s group that is using money you never even knew you had. $5 TLBI nd rd Crescent, Palmer Lake. Meet your firefighters, tour business-focused and fun. Meets 2 Tue. each month, members, $10 non-members. Normally meets 3 Tue. the station and fire trucks, enjoy refreshments, and location varies. Info: Janine Robertson, 266-0246, or each month. Registration and info: e-mail Heather, more! Flight for Life and Smokey the Bear will also visit www.meetup.com/trilakesnetworkingteam to [email protected]; visit www.trilakesbi.com; or be making an appearance! Info: 499-1066. register. call 481-4877 x100. • Spotlight Community Theatre Fall Theatre • • Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon, Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting: Thu., Workshop, Mondays, Oct. 3-Nov. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., Wed., Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley nd Sundance Mountain Athletic Center, 1808 Woodmoor Church, Shoup and Black Forest Road. Meets 2 Crescent. This program is free. Free refreshments will Dr., Monument. For middle school and high school Wed. each month. Info: Chuck Karlstrum, 749-9227, be served following the program. Info: 559-0837, or students, focus on voice development and projection or Stan Beckner, 596-6787. visit palmerdividehistory.org. and character development through scene and • • The Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction, Wed., Macular Degeneration Support Group for the monologue work and theatre games. Participants Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m., Lewis-Palmer High School, Visually Impaired, Thu., Oct. 20, 1-2 p.m. Meets rd will have a showcase performance at Spotlight’s 1300 Higby Rd, Monument. This popular annual 3 Thu. Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes Cares, 481- annual Fall Fest party Dec. 3. Register by Oct. 2. fundraiser for Tri-Lakes Cares features a tasty variety 4864 x23. Info: [email protected] (488-0775) or Zach, • of soups, breads, desserts, and a complementary bowl Gleneagle Women’s Club “Oktoberfest” [email protected] (651-1631). handmade by a regional artist. Silent auction items Luncheon, Fri., Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m., Edelweiss • Bear Creek Elementary Walk to School Day, Wed., are provided by area businesses. Cost: $20, includes German Restaurant, 343 Ramona Ave., Colorado Oct 5, 8:30 a.m. Parent volunteers, Monument police one child under 12 free, checks payable to Monument Springs. The program will feature Mary Tirrell, officers, and Air Force Academy firefighters will help Hill Kiwanis. Tickets are available at the door and in manager of The Olive Tap in Manitou Springs, to “high five” kids walking into the school and pass area stores: In Monument: High Country Home and who will discuss olive oils and vinegars. The GWC out snacks, bookmarks with walking safety tips, trail Garden, Covered Treasures Bookstore, Rosie’s Diner, Philanthropic Committee asks that food donations to cards, stickers, and more. Info: Sara, 213-7791 or Hangers; in Palmer Lake: Rock House; in Jackson help support Silver Key be brought to the luncheon. [email protected]. Creek: Tri-Lakes Printing. Info: Mark Zeiger, 488- Cash bar for wine and beer. Cost: $18. RSVP by noon, • Public forum: Meet the Candidates for D-38 Board 5934. Oct. 14 to Cynthia Burdakin, 434-2350; Claudia of Education, Wed., Oct. 5, 7-9 p.m., Lewis-Palmer • Senior Bingo at Old Monument Town Hall, Thu., Moore, 598-2818; Marilyn LaRue, 488-6892. School District Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., • Oct. 13, Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon: Monument. Sponsored by the District Accountability Administration Complex, 166 Second St., Monument, Internet Safety by Detective Mark Pfoff from and Advisory Committee. Info: e-mail Robin Adair, after the noontime senior lunch. Come for lunch at 11: the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Fri., Oct. 21, [email protected]. 30 a.m., then stay and play. Free! Win prizes! Meets Mozaic Restaurant, The Inn at Palmer Lake. RSVP: • nd OcktoberFast Car Show @ PinZ, Sat., Oct. 8, 11 2 Thu. each month. Info: Maggie Nealon, 488- Charlie Ann Hayes, [email protected], 481- a.m.-3 p.m., 855 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Free car 3037. 9693, or Maureen Kral, [email protected], 282- show fundraiser for animal rescue through Sundance • Legacy Sertoma Dinner Meeting, Thu., Oct. 13, 6: 0164. Membership is open to all women living in Kennels. A “Garden Tractor Pull” and “Car Slam” 30 p.m., Monument Hill Country Club, 18945 Pebble School District 38 and the luncheons are open to benefit the Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee 2012 Beach Way, Monument. New members and visitors all current TLWC members and their guests. The th nd th July 4 firework show. Gem panning for the kids! welcome. Meets 2 & 4 Thu. each month. Info: Ed club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in October Admission free, $10 registration fee for cars. Info: Kinney, 481-2750. and the Pine Forest Antique & Garden Show & Sale 487-7469. • Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., in April. Proceeds from these events benefit local • Monument Academy Charter Hosts the D-38 Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Fire Station 1, 18650 Hwy nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Candidates, Mon., Oct. 10, 7-8:30 p.m., 1150 Village 105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets Crusius, [email protected], 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, nd Ridge Point, Monument. Come meet our children’s 2 Thu. each month. Info: 481-3364. [email protected], 487-7392. future leaders! Hosted by the Monument Academy • • Palmer Lake Art Group, Sat., Oct. 8, 9 a.m., Vaile Legacy Sertoma Dinner Meeting, Thu., Oct. 27, School Accountability Committee. Info: 481-1950. Hill Gallery, 118 Hillside Rd., Palmer Lake. A variety 6:30 p.m., The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 105, • The 2011 Empty Bowls & Silent Auction, Wed., of art programs are offered after the business meeting. Palmer Lake. New members and visitors welcome. nd nd th Oct. 12, 5-7:30 p.m., Lewis-Palmer High School, Guests welcome. Meets 2 Sat. each month. Info: Meets 2 & 4 Thu. each month. Info: Ed Kinney, 1300 Higby Rd., Monument. Cost: $20, checks 487-1329, or visit www.palmerlakeartgroup.com. 481-2750. payable to Monument Hill Kiwanis. Tickets available • • Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., Oct. Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group at the door. One child under 12 free with a purchase of 15, 9 a.m., It’s a Grind Coffee House, 15954D for Breast Cancer, Tue., Nov. 1, 6 p.m., location to a ticket. Proceeds go to Tri-Lakes Cares. Info: Mark Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument. Meets 3rd Sat. be decided. Join other young women who are battling st Zeiger, 719-488-5934. each month. Info: Chris, 884-0832, or e-mail or have already battled breast cancer. Meets 1 Tue. • Haunted Mines at the Western Museum of Mining [email protected]. each month. Info: 351-5079. & Industry (WMMI), through Oct. 31, Fri.- Sat., • • Amateur Radio W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., Nov. 7:30 p.m.-midnight until mid-Oct., then opens 7 Fire Radio Association), Mon, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. 1, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose st p.m. (plus some weekdays till 10 p.m.). Don’t miss Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Station St., Palmer Lake. New members welcome. Meets 1 this terrifying adventure. All proceeds from the 1, 18650 Hwy 105 (next to Pinz bowling alley). All Tue. each month. Info: visit americanlegiontrilakespo Haunted Mines go to WMMI. Cost: $15, group Amateur Radio Operators or those interested in be- st911.com/ or call Dave Hershberger, 481-8668. discount available. Visit www.hauntedmines.org for • coming Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Now Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck details. WMMI is located at 225 North Gate Blvd. meets 3rd Mon. each month. Info: Joyce Witte, 488- Lunch & Meeting, Thu., Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m., Dirty st (I-25 exit 156A). WMMI info: 488-0880, or visit 0859. Woman Creek Park, 304 Mitchell Ave. Meets 1 Thu. www.wmmi.org. • Senior Tea, Tue., Oct. 18, 1-3 p.m., Senior Center at each month except Jan. and unless D-38 is delayed or • Rape Aggression Defense Class, Tue., Oct. 11 & Lewis-Palmer High School (across from the YMCA). closed due to bad weather. Newcomers are welcome. Thu.-Fri., Oct. 13-14, 5:30–9:30 p.m., Monument Come early to socialize, bring a salad or dessert to Please call Irene if you are bringing a “first-time” YMCA, 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy. The Rape share. Meat dishes and tea provided. Be prepared guest so she can bring the handmade guest gift. Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a 12-hour to have fun! Voluntary donations welcome. Meets Anyone needing a ride to the meeting may call Faye program of realistic self-defense tactics and Page 34 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at WWW.OCN.ME Vol. 11 No. 10 Saturday, October 1, 2011 OCNOur Community News Page 35 techniques for women. The course begins with [email protected], or visit www.blackroseacoustic.o Paid Advertisement awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, rg. and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense • Drug Take Back Program, Sat., Oct. 29, 10 a.m.- training. Courses are taught by certified R.A.D. 2 p.m., Monument Police Department, 645 Beacon The Rabbis Corner instructors and provide a workbook and a reference Lite Rd., Monument. Home Instead Senior Care, in manual that outlines the entire physical defense collaboration with the Monument Police Department Another Golden Dome program for reference and continuous personal and the DEA, will host a Prescription Drug Take By Oswald Garagorry growth. Cost: $30. Register at the Monument Police Back Day to assist the public in disposing of their Almost two years ago, I went to church two days Department, 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Info: 481-3253. unused or expired prescription medication safely. in a row; the first time was on a Sunday evening to at- • Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined Items not accepted for the take back program include: tend a lecture given by Joel Rosenberg, a Jewish man by Nick Charles, Fri., Oct. 14, opening act at 7 p.m., needles and syringes, mercury thermometers, oxygen and author of the bestselling book The Epicenter at doors open at 5:30 p.m., Black Forest Community containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances, Mountain Springs Church in Colorado Springs. The Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Cost: pressurized canisters, and illicit drugs. Info: 534-0908 Pastor introduced the speaker with the following state- $7 general, $4 BRAS members, $5 non-member or e-mail [email protected]. ment, Tonight we are going to hear a lot about the students. Info: Joe Maio, 528-6119, or e-mail • Rocky Mountain Music Alliance (RMMA) Free love of God for Muslims and also for Jews. I left the meeting asking myself why the Pastor changed the [email protected], or visit www.blackroseacoustic. Concert, Sat., Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Forestgate Presbyterian facts of the historical order. Why first Muslims and org. Church, 970 Northgate Rd., Colorado Springs. The then Jews? Since Jews have been in existence for three • Monument Beer Week, Sun.-Sat., Oct. 16-22, Pikes first free concert of the season features the brilliant thousand years and the Muslim religion started in the Peak Brewing Co., 1756 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Live 17-year-old pianist Priscila Navarro from Lima, Peru fifth century C.E. polka music and authentic German dinner Saturday and Dr. Michael Baron, RMMA Artistic Director. Sign The next evening, on Monday I went to another night! Beer Chef Contest! Beer University! Info: 208- up for free tickets at rmmaonline.org or phone Pam church that was letting its building be used by Nehemia 4098 or www.pikespeakbrewing.com. Brunson, 646-2791. Gordon an internationally known leader of Karaite Ju- • Hangers, Your Thrift Shop Ribbon Cutting, Wed., • Monument’s Safe Trick or Treat, Mon., Oct. 31, 4-6 daism and Keith Johnson a Methodist pastor and chap- Oct. 19, 4:30-6 p.m., 245 Jefferson St., Monument. p.m., downtown Monument. Bring the kids downtown lain of the Minnesota Vikings football team. Mr. John- Join Hangers as they celebrate the grand opening for a night of safe trick-or-treating as Monument son stated in his speech, When Moses left Egypt there of their NEW location, right next door to Tri- merchants provide treats, activities and show off their was a great multitude that left with him, including Lakes Cares. Proceeds from Hangers are used to creative costumes. The Monument Police Department Jews. About a year later, I had an opportunity to con- promote the ongoing mission of Tri-Lakes Cares, patrols the streets to help insure the safety of our front Mr. Johnson about the facts and I didnt get a sat- a community-based nonprofit. Info: 488-2300 or goblins. Info: Vicki Mynhier, 460-4179. isfactory explanation for his statement. www.trilakescares.org. • 47th Annual Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Fall Just a few weeks ago, we saw the burning in Eng- • The Haunted Alley at Pinz, Oct. 22-31, 855 Hwy Show & Sale, Thu.-Sun., Nov. 3-6, Thu.-Sat., 9 a.m.-8 land being done by Muslims to neighborhoods, homes 105, Palmer Lake. Prepare to be scared! Hayrides p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Black Forest Community and businesses around their mosques. Since then I have (weather permitting), costume contest, pumpkin Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd., Colorado Springs received two emails; one describing Muslims walking contest (bring a carved pumpkin), pumpkin patch for (just north of Shoup Rd). The free show offers crafts, with signs warning the British that their 9/11 is com- younger children, games, and much more. Cost: $3 baked goods, and more from more than 80 artisans ing. The second email stated a band of Muslims have declared their neighborhood off limits to British peo- and a non-perishable food item for Tri-Lakes Cares, and culinary guild members. A portion of all sale ple. Imagine if one day in the future, Muslims declare or $5 without food item. Hours: Mon.-Thu., 4-8 p.m.; proceeds will benefit the guild’s scholarship fund and Monument, Colorado off limits to Americans. Will the Fri.-Sat., 4 p.m.-midnight; Sun., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., Oct. the Black Forest community. Wheelchair accessible, apologetic clergy that we discussed in previous articles 29, 1 p.m.-midnight; Mon., Oct. 31, 4-8 p.m.; Info: but no strollers please due to fire regulations. Info: or our government do something about it? [email protected]. www.BFACG.org. In New York on 5th Avenue during rush hour at • Tri-Lakes Annual Health & Wellness Fair, Sat., Oct. Our community calendar carries listings on a space-avail- the end of a working day, New Yorkers are faced with 23, 7 a.m.-noon, Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 able basis for Tri-Lakes events that are sponsored by local Muslims blocking traffic so they can pray in the middle Monument Hill Rd., Monument. Low-cost and free governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations. of the street. Their prayer posture is to kneel putting services offered include flu shots, blood pressure tests, We include events that are open to the general public and their faces to the ground and posteriors in the air. This vision and hearing screenings, a 28-panel blood panel are not religious or self-promotional in nature. If space is is quite different from the way Jews and Christians test (fasting recommended for best results) for $30, available, complimentary calendar listings are included, pray following King Davids example, I raise my eyes and more. Health providers can contact Jackie Sward, when requested, for events advertised in the current issue. to the hills Psalm 121:1. RN, 481-4864 X103. To volunteer, register online at: To have your event listed at no charge in Our Community But the offensiveness of the Muslims is that they www.9healthfair.org. Info: Sue Cressman, 481-9895, Calendar, please call 488-3455, or send the information to take advantage of our laws and freedoms and dont re- or the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 481-3282. [email protected] or P.O. Box 1742, Monument, Colorado ciprocate. For example, Colin Powell once stated, The • Resources and Supports for Adults with Brain 80132. Saudis are our friends. Yet in our friends land an Injury–Free Informational Meeting, Wed., Oct. 26, American military pilot is not allowed to display a 6:30-8:00 p.m., Monument Library Meeting Room, cross or a Star of David inside the cockpit of his own 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Find out what services are Look for our next issue airplane. available, get your questions answered, receive the And why in America the land of the free and the new 2011-2012 Pikes Peak Brain Injury Directory. home of the brave, are American Christian leaders Saturday, Nov. 5 apologizing to Muslims and ignoring history to accom- RSVP to Carol Roche, [email protected]. modate them? They have apologized for the Crusades, • Wine and Roses, Fri., Oct. 28, 6-9 p.m., Check Ad Reservations: Fri., Oct. 21 ignoring the fact that the Crusades were a reaction by website for new location. The Tri-Lakes Women’s Finished ads in electronic format the Church against what the Muslims had done by Club’s annual wine tasting fundraiser features are due by Fri., Oct. 28 coming into Israel killing Jews and Christians. The celebrity wine servers, fine wine tastings, spirits and Muslims felt so victorious over their conquest that they beer tables, great local chefs, restaurant menu items Letter Due Date: Fri., Oct. 28 Visit our web site to read, download, built the Golden Dome mosque, which is an eyesore in tastings, a raffle, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the middle of Jerusalem. the Tri-Lakes community. Tickets available online at and search all the back issues at They did the same thing in New York, killing www.tlwc.net. WWW.OCN.ME Christians and Jews whose only fault was being at • Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined work on time. The Country reacted with the war on by Gypsy Swing Review, Fri., Oct. 28, opening terror, for which these same Christian leaders have act at 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m., Black Forest apologized. Should the Country have followed their Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. at Shoup example and apologized to the Muslims too? Should Road. Cost: $7 general, $4 BRAS members, $5 non- the Country have taken the money expended on the member students. Info: Joe Maio, 528-6119, or e-mail war on terror and instead given it to Muslims for them to build another Golden Dome mosque in New York? Will they then love us and the brotherhood of men OCN is published on the be experienced by all? Letters to Our Community Shalom to you, Our Community News welcomes letters to the editor first Saturday of each month by Dr. Garagorry is the Rabbi of on topics of general interest. 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