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Academy Water and Palmer Lake Town Council, Sanitation District, April 8 April 2 Operator Loan sought considers for water options for treatment im- upgrades provements

By Susan Hindman By Jim Kendrick Academy Water and Sanitation District On April 2, the Palmer Lake Town Coun- operator Anthony Pastorello continues cil held a special council meeting in addi- to work with an eye toward three impor- tion to the regularly scheduled workshop. tant dates: 2010, when the district’s next All members of the council were present. wastewater treatment facility permit is Above: The Palmer Lake Easter Egg Special meeting hunt April 11. Carrie Locke, a teacher at due to be reissued; 2012, when the state The council unanimously approved a town Lewis-Palmer Middle School and sponsor will set new ammonia-level standards application for a loan of $1.9 million at 3.5 of the school’s National Junior Honor that will affect the district; and 2015, percent interest from the Colorado State Society, said 65 members helped stuff when, in order for the district’s next Revolving Fund for improvement of the 1,300 plastic eggs. There were also many discharge permit to be approved, action town’s 25-year-old surface water treat- games offered in the warmth of Town Hall would have to be under way to meet those ment plant and distribution facilities. such as bean bag toss and pillow case new standards. Consultants Paul Gilbert, John and “egg-in-a-spoon” races with prizes It is a daunting task for a district that Faulkner, Abby Meghetti, and Linda Firth such as pencils and erasers. depends on only around 300 homes for Right: of Tetra Tech Engineering presented the Palmer Lake resident Cooper Hazenar its income. preliminary engineering report they had exchanges greetings with Easter Bunny Pastorello and engineer Fred Ladd prepared for the application. Gilbert noted Emily Gorder. Photos by Jim Kendrick have been looking at the technology that that production rates at the plant have been is available for upgrading the lagoons to declining due to problems with the filter- meet the upcoming ammonia standards, ing media. He proposed improvements (Continued on page 2) Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, April 15 that would make it easier to run the plant Below: Trucks and tractors from at a higher capacity to meet tighter drink- Parker Ag were a familiar sight at ing water standards that will be imposed Academy’s treatment plant during Authority interested in by the state in the future. Treating surface March. It took the company nearly a water with new technology is cheaper month to clean out two lagoons. One than pumping groundwater from a depth million gallons of sludge that had connection to CSU of 1,000 to 1,200 feet and removing the built up along the sides and bottom high manganese and iron content. of the lagoons were removed. Photo By John Heiser kee district and president of the PPRWA, The consultants praised Water Su- provided by Anthony Pastorello. At the Pikes Peak Regional Water Au- said he planned to meet April 20 with perintendent Steve Orcutt for the quality thority’s (PPRWA) regular monthly meet- CSU representatives and discuss the of the maintenance he had performed to ing April 15, a major topic was Colorado possibilities. He added, “We have an op- keep the antiquated system operational Springs Utilities’ (CSU) progress on the portunity to work with CSU we never had and the extraordinarily detailed records Southern Delivery System (SDS) and the before.” he provided them, which allowed them possibility of the PPRWA establishing a Larry Bishop, manager of the to design a system that cost less than water supply connection with CSU. Woodmen Hills Metropolitan District, the amount previously approved by the After six years of sometimes-bitter cautioned the group not to get its hopes council. They also praised Town Clerk disagreements, on April 14, by an 8 to 1 up, since prior prospects for a connection and Treasurer Della Gray and Water Clerk vote, the Colorado Springs City Council with CSU have not materialized. Tara Berreth for the quality of the sup- Inside this issue approved the conditions set by Pueblo Brett Gracely, water resources plan- porting documentation they provided in Arbor Mountain Replat approved 10 County to build the $1.1 billion SDS ning manager for CSU, who was pres- support of the loan application. pipeline north from Pueblo Reservoir. A ent for the PPRWA meeting, noted that Gilbert noted that three replacement Monument discusses Triview week later, the Pueblo County commis- CSU’s Utility Policy Advisory Commit- systems were evaluated—two membrane transition, water & home rule 12 sioners approved and signed a permit for tee (UPAC) provides recommendations systems and a conventional sand filtra- Town of Palmer Lake 1-8 the pipeline. There is SDS information at to the Colorado Springs Utilities Board tion system. A microfiltration system is www.sdswater.org. and so would be involved in delibera- the most efficient solution that would fit Town of Monument 10-13 At the April 15 PPRWA meeting, tions regarding regional projects. There within the existing filtration building. Part Water & Sanitation Districts 14-16 authority manager Gary Barber made a is information on UPAC at www.csu.org/ of the new system could be installed with- presentation called “Pikeview Protocol about/upac and information on the Utili- out interruption of treatment. The current Fire Protection Districts 17-19 Process” regarding how a PPRWA/CSU ties Board at www.csu.org/about/ub. system would have to be removed to com- Lewis-Palmer School District 20 connection making use of SDS might Community engagement plete the installation. The operational sys- tem capacity would improve from about Baptist Road RTA 21 be developed. Barber said he feels the Dana Duthie, general manager of the climate is right for a regional approach Donala district, noted that the Donala 250 to 500 gallons per minute. Weather 22 and encouraged each of the members of and Woodmoor districts have held several The existing system has a theoreti- Letter 23 the PPRWA to assess their board of direc- community meetings on water issues. He cal filtering capacity of 800 gallons per tors’ level of commitment to making such said, “We’re on track to a good solution. minute, but the size and design of the pip- Books, Gardening, Birds, and Arts a connection. We need to get out there and tell folks ing system from the lower reservoir have 24-27 The members of the PPRWA are the what the problem is and that this is what always substantially limited surface water Cherokee Metropolitan District, the City treatment capacity. The filtering media Snapshots of Our Community 28-29 we’re looking at.” of Fountain, the Donala Water and Sanita- At the PPRWA March 18 meeting, was replaced in 1999 and reconstituted Library Events & History 30 tion District, the Town of Monument, the pollster Floyd Ciruli of Ciruli Associates in 2008. The proposed higher capacity Events and Calendar 31-35 Town of Palmer Lake, and the Woodmoor proposed conducting a survey to gauge would allow the town to increase the ratio Water and Sanitation District. public opinion as to the seriousness of the of surface water to groundwater. OCN information 35 Kip Peterson, manager of the Chero- (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 5) Page 2 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 3

ACADEMY (Continued from page 1) treatment plant in Johnston, Colo., similar warm enough in winter, but the second well. (High CBOD numbers have got- to Academy’s, which uses a Moving Bed lagoon, which receives water from the ten Academy into trouble with the state, and reporting back to the board. They Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) system to treat first lagoon, drops to 3 degrees C during though measures have already been taken had looked at a reverse osmosis system ammonia. It requires water in the lagoons the winter months. Pastorello said a solar to greatly improve those numbers.) The but found it would not work because the to be kept at 4.5 degrees Celsius or higher. cell panel could be used to heat that wa- treated water from the MBBR would then lagoons have too many suspended solids. Currently, Academy’s first lagoon (which ter—”green technology” that would help be discharged into the creek. The two recently visited a lagoon is fed directly from people’s homes) is the district qualify for grant money and Pastorello hopes to pinpoint the right allow it to get rebates or refunds for elec- lagoon technology this year, then work trical energy not used. on pricing the system itself, any infra- The MBBR, which would be placed structure development needed, and the at the back of the second lagoon, not only engineering. Funding the upgrades would strips out all the ammonia, it cleans up be the next focus, and Pastorello has been carbonaceous BOD (or, CBOD) very taking steps toward this as well. He said that Academy has been ranked as a “level

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2” on the state’s revolving fund water meter, which would be that DRC, the company that will loan list, meaning that once the installed due to concerns about be performing scheduled sewer current bond is paid off (in 2014), leaks. He was told by the Donald cleaning, be asked to clean out the district would be one of the Wescott Fire Protection District the pumps. first to be considered for a low- that the station will be remodeled Repairs on the hydrant at the interest loan. That would come to support a two-man overnight intersection of Stella and Becky in time to help pay for whatever crew there sometime in the near Drives are being put off a little type of technology is selected. future. longer until more money comes Another upgrade Pastorello Money owed: Treasurer Wal- in. Nearby hydrants can provide wants is to install a screen in ter Reiss said he needs to send water in case of fire. front of the first lagoon (which out 17 letters to people with past- Pastorello reported that he is where the solids first enter and due accounts. Currently, $4,700 passed his wastewater operator’s are broken down) to remove grit is past due, going back longer certification test. and inorganic solids. Decreas- than 90 days. There are two ho- ********** ing the “inorganic loading of meowners “we’ll never collect The Academy Water and the lagoons” would decrease the from” because their homes are Sanitation District board usually biological and chemical byprod- in foreclosure, and there are five meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednes- ucts in the lagoons, he said. The other “repeat offenders.” day of every month at the fire sta- screened-out debris would get Other items: Pastorello tion on Sun Hills Drive. The next hauled away. said that the lift station pumps meeting is May 6. Sludge removal complete: are “habitually” getting Additional articles on water After nearly a month of work, clogged—they are running but and sanitation districts start on Parker Ag Services completed not pumping. He recommended page 14. sludge removal in two of the three lagoons. It was the first such cleaning in 22 years. More than 600,000 gallons of sludge were removed from the first lagoon; another 400,000 gallons came out of the second lagoon. The third lagoon, normally dry and unused, was not cleaned, but wastewater was moved there from the other two lagoons while they were being cleaned. Cost for the cleaning ran $10,000 over the origi- nal estimate of $90,000 because the number of gal- lons pulled out was higher than originally estimated and the company charges by the gallon. Sun Hills Fire Station: Pastorello said that the vol- unteer fire station on Sun Hills needs a new 1-inch

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and helping select Ferrin. (www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/ ing or this workshop. absolutely open to the public” even though employees’ docs/min050808.shtml). Allen resigned from the council Allen interjected, “That makes good sense.” personnel records are “confidential.” on May 23, 2008. See www.ourcommunitynews.org/ Cressman continued, “I think you’ll be satisfied, be- Gray responded, “I’m going to look into that also be- v8n7.htm#pltc. cause it’s going to cost us some money, and it’s over and cause I want to have a clearer answer also, because I know Forensic audit request above what we normally do. The real reason to do that an employee’s hourly wage or yearly salary is public re- Some of Cressman’s responses to Allen’s request for a is to use that as a tool for us to make sure that our pro- cord.” He added, “But the net pay is what’s in question.” forensic audit to determine why there were overruns in cedures are correct, it sharpens our bookkeeping, helps Allen again disputed the confidentiality of deduc- 2008 during and after Allen’s supervision of the Police (Town Clerk and Treasurer) Della (Gray) with her tools, tions made for electronic payments an employee has Department were: and helps us do our accounting, our fiduciary responsi- made to various institutions and the net remaining “take- • “We decided not to do a forensic audit, quote- bilities to our citizens. But to go at it as a forensic, means, home” amount. Allen has never stated why he wants or unquote, but we are going to do an in-depth audit.” wow, we’re going to find something criminal. That’s not needs to know how much each town employee pays for • “The reason for a forensic audit is criminal, you’re fair to Della. That’s what every accountant says it is. I taxes, health insurance costs, mortgage payments, or car looking for criminal-type activities and we’re not researched it with some big accounting firms and that’s payments, in addition to the total pay and benefits. looking for criminal-type activities.” what a forensic audit is by definition. That was news to Cressman said, “We’ll get you an answer.” McDon- Allen said, “But what if there are some? The reason I me. Because when we left that meeting I go, why foren- ald said the public information is already available in the bring that up is that there were people sitting here who sic? And then somebody said, oh it’s just a really in-depth budget. said, ‘If you are worried about the expense, don’t.’ “ audit. But it really isn’t.” Community forum Trustee Nikki McDonald interrupted heatedly, Allen said, “A good in-depth audit? Don’t just go in One workshop agenda item was a half-hour community “Because we don’t believe that there is criminal activ- there and say yeah, you’re posting your debits and your forum on “Visions and Concerns Shared with the Town ity.” Cressman added that the auditors “will take random credits and you’re following accepted bookkeeping pro- Council by the Citizens of Palmer Lake.” When no mem- portions of our budget and our records and they will take cedures. Goodbye and thanks. If it’s going to go into more bers of the audience spoke, Jack said that three citizens at- them as they would in a forensic audit and follow those: depth than that, if it’s going to trace from the request of tended the “citizens’ forum” held in Town Hall on March all the backup, all the receipts, all the entries, all the data, the purchase to the approval, then that’s excellent.” 28 and that it was “pretty productive.” all that, but not do that on the entire budget.” Cressman replied, “I think we will learn, I hope we Jack and Cressman noted that the next citizens’ fo- County resident Jeff Hulsmann, who declared “I’ll do, because it’s going to be expensive.” McDonald added rum will be held in Town Hall on May 2 from 9 a.m. to pay for it, Nikki” during the March 5 workshop, did not that a motion was made at the March 12 meeting for the 11 a.m. take any action afterward to arrange to pay the cost of in-depth audit. Other matters a forensic audit, which would exceed $11,000, as he had Gray noted that the staff had begun monthly de- The council discussed and gave preliminary approval promised. Hulsmann, who owns a business in Palmer partment head meetings. Roads Trustee Bryan Jack has for: Lake, did not attend the March 12 council regular meet- been appointed to be the “budget trustee” to review any • An interim intergovernmental agreement with invoices or proposed spending “outside the norm.” Jack the Town of Monument to contract for temporary will have the responsibility and authority to prevent over- part-time management and supervisory services by TREE MAN spending by department heads. Monument Police Chief Jacob Shirk for $2,500 per “And that’s huge, Richard, that really is,” Cressman month until Palmer Lake hires a new police chief. Fire Prevention—Tree Care added, speaking to Allen. “We’re not being fair to Della • A new policy and procedures manual for the Palmer because whenever there’s a budget question, we all go, � Brush and dead or � Tree trimming Lake Police Department that is more consistent ‘Della?’ “ Cressman said a trustee has to “have an in- with that of the Monument Police Department to live tree removal � Snowplowing depth grasp on our budget” and “fortunately Bryan has � Chipping � Low winter rates better facilitate increasingly joint and cooperative time for that and the bandwidth to get in there.” operations between the two. Gray noted, “I don’t have the power to tell any depart- 719-488-1818 • A request for business license for Real World ment not to spend their money. Bryan has that capability Personal Training, 755 W. Highway 105, Units 10- Licensed and Insured to come to the board and say this department is giving us 12, from Bob Bader of 1 on 1 and Group Fitness a lot of fits and we need to clamp down on it.” Training. Allen again brought up his desire to know the precise • A request for town approval of the most recent amount of deductions made from each employee’s pay- updates of the Pikes Peak Regional Building and Happy Tails check. Allen claimed that the “Colorado Public Records Floodplain Codes. Henry Yankowski, director of the Act” states that every aspect of an employee’s pay “is Dog Walker & Regional Building Department, answered numerous Pet Sitting Service very specific technical questions from Gray and Insured • Bonded • PSI Member Cressman, who is a general contractor. 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Attention Students Palmer Lake Town Council, April 9 Fun Summer Job with Excellent Pay! Continued supervision by Monument I Am A Gleneagle “mom-preneur” on the cusp of launching police chief approved an exciting new business concept You Are � Computer-savvy HS/college student willing to work By David Futey rior and exterior improvements based on the 1963 survey flexible p/t hours (from my home office or yours) The council approved an intergovernmental agreement � with the Town of Monument for continued temporary Highly proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and e-photosharing supervision of the Palmer Lake Police Department by Get ready Monument Police Chief Jake Shirk. � Naturally curious; comfortable Googling, reading, Police Trustee Dan Reynolds said the agreement for Spring! reporting on a variety of subjects contracts out for the police chief role and leadership for � Detail- and deadline-driven; smart, confident, $2,500 per month. The temporary agreement covers enthusiastic, honest Monument legally, continues the present arrangement, 3 local Pay and changes the present interim arrangement to some- $8.50/hour June-August (# of hours will vary) thing more established between the communities. farmers Contact Lisa at (719) 660-5312 The agreement can be cancelled by either side at any point after 30 days. The Monument Board of Trustees markets coming soon! had already approved the agreement. Trustee Bryan Jack LIFE HAS wants a citizen survey conducted to determine how citi- � The Original Monument ITS MOMENTS... zens want to proceed on filling the police chief position. ���������������� Mayor John Cressman stated that the “town will actively Farmers Mark���������������et search for a new police chief.” Every Sat., June 6 - Oct.������������ 10, Easement change requested 9 am - 1 pm, Monument���������������� Plaza There was a request by Julianne Turner to reconsider two easements on the building at 19 Highway 105. A 1963 sur- (481 Hwy 105—Behind Starbucks) vey showed property lines larger than the actual property size. However, the building received renovations based on � Palmer Lake������������������������� Farmers Market that inaccurate survey. Turner needs to sell the building Every Sun., July �������������������������������������5 - Oct. 11, Charm your mother and save a life for personal reasons, and a present-day survey showed 10 am - 2 pm, at���������������������������������������� the Gazebo the discrepancy. This led to an offer on the building be- ��������������������������� ing withdrawn. The easement issue needs to be resolved � NEW! The Market @ ...MAKE THEM because another offer on the building was received and UNFORGETTABLE

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U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507 • Copyright • All rights reserved www.pandora-jewelry.com Page 8 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 and requested that the perpetual easement be granted to Flake’s parents are the interested buyers. Flake also asked she is available before or after those times by appoint- satisfy lender and buyers. Trish Flake, who also oper- the town to consider the perpetual easement. ment. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gray added ates a business in the building, spoke on Turner’s behalf. Town Attorney Larry Gaddis clarified the request and that the only meeting she attends outside her area of re- stated that it is for an access easement and use easement sponsibility is the Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority restricted to current uses. Cressman asked if the town had meeting. Cressman said Gray’s hours can be posted. Home Construction and Remodeling a right to make improvements should the easement be ap- Gaddis said the auditor estimated that a forensic proved. Gaddis indicated that the easement would have audit would cost $20,000 at a minimum. He added that shared use. Cressman indicated that if approved as writ- a complete audit is done on any transaction over $5,000, ten, the easement could not be moved. Gaddis said the and that threshold amount can be changed. Trustee Max lender wants to ensure that there is access to the back of Stafford suggested lowering the threshold amount. Gray the building. Flake said the easement is needed for access requested that council provide guidance on what the audi- to the upstairs apartment. tor should do. “I prefer not being involved in setting this Cressman expressed his concern for needing the abil- thing up,” she said. ity to move the easement in the interest of fairness to the The town’s current budget for the 2008 audit is town and its citizens. After additional discussion, Gaddis $10,000. It costs an additional $1,000 to send the audit said he thought the council would be comfortable with the documents to the state. � New construction � Additions perpetual easement if it is moveable. Gaddis suggested Gaddis said the council should tell the auditor how � Remodeling � Decks amending the easement request to provide the ability for much more it is willing to spend on additional work. � Basement finishing � RV garages the town to relocate the Parcel A easement and make it Cressman said that a proposal is needed from the auditor a perpetual easement. Cressman would review those that meets the desired result, which is to check account- Marty Christensen changes, and the council would have a special meeting ing policies and procedures. Gray said the 2008 budget is Chartercraft Homes, Inc. to make a determination, given Turner’s pressing need completely closed and her annual figure was presented at to sell the property. A motion was approved to table any a previous meeting. It will not be finalized until the audit (719) 481-9706 or (719) 499-9984 decision until the special meeting on April 14. is completed and forwarded to the state. Licensed and insured Former trustee raises questions Committee reports During the public input portion of the council meeting, Cressman said he was pleased with the community fo- former Palmer Lake Trustee Richard Allen raised a num- rums even though there has not been much community ber of concerns. Initially Allen complimented the council involvement as yet. Cressman anticipates greater com- on setting up the community forums and expressed hope munity participation in the future. that the forums “do not fade away” because he believes Fire Trustee Gary Coleman announced that the am- they have potential. Cressman asked if Allen could pro- bulance service agreement has been officially signed with mote and facilitate citizens to attend the meetings. Allen the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District. said he might assist in such an effort. Roads Trustee Jack received three bids for installing Allen asked four questions and requested that council a retaining wall at Pie Corner and Highway 105 as part respond to each. The questions were: of the Safe Route to Schools project. The bid from Oasis 1. When will the special audit begin? Landscaping was accepted, and the installation has been 2. After the 2008 town budget closed out, what is the completed. Also, Jack expressed his appreciation for the final budget deficit for the police department? efforts of Eagle Scout Blake Chambers, who refurbished 3. At the April 2 workshop meeting, Allen had asked benches at the lake and in Centennial Park. about the town clerk’s hours. In Allen’s view at that Water Trustee Stafford reported that: meeting it seemed that the mayor did not know Town • The town is using about one-half acre-foot a day on Sizzlin’Summer Deal! Clerk and Treasurer Della Gray’s scheduled work average, which is typical in the winter. An acre-foot Jazzercise all summer hours and had to ask her. To Allen this “sounds like is 43,560 cubic feet or about 325,851 gallons. an example of the tail wagging the dog. Citizens need • The town’s surface treatment water plant filters long for just $99* to know the hours of the town clerk, as citizens need continue to be a problem, and material was added to to rely on that information.” Allen expressed that it the filters to improve their efficiency. Register now and receive unlimited is known that the town clerk is working but that her • Colorado Senate Bill 141 (SB-141), which forms the Jazzercise classes from May through work hours need to “get in a pattern.” Fountain Creek Watershed, has passed the House and August for just $99 plus a joining fee! 4. Allen had asked the council about posting pay of Senate without one “no” vote. The bill was sent to Bring a friend to register and department heads at the workshop meeting, and Jack Gov. Bill Ritter for his signature. split the joining fee! researched the request. Allen said that the Colorado Reynolds reported that the town had received a “Click It Join us for class at the Gleneagle Fun Public Information Act (CPIA) stipulated that such or Ticket” grant, which is being used to cover police of- Run, Sat., May 16, 7:45 am-9 am. information could and should be made publicly ficer overtime to enforce seatbelt laws. *Offer good through 5/31/09. New students only. available. Allen also stated that department heads Gray met with Deborah Muehleisen of Census 2010. should be attending the meetings that are held in Census 2010 is requesting that the town establish a Com- Call Carolyn at 488-5776 regard to their particular area of responsibility. plete Census Committee, a citizens committee that would All shapes, sizes, ages & fitness levels welcome Gray could be “freed up” because, Allen said, develop a strategy to inform the community about census she attends a number of department meetings that jobs. department heads should be attending. Allen stated Fishing Derby set for June 6 ’M STILL SELLING HOMES that the “right people would be at those meetings to Fishing Derby organizer Ken Valdez announced that the Will Yours be Next? discuss the issues.” He then encouraged Cressman to derby will take place from 8 a.m. to noon June 6. There II Will Yours be Next? consider and enforce such attendance. will be prizes and activities, and staff from the Colorado Jack asked “why we (Palmer Lake) do not post pay?” Al- BROADMOOR BLUFFS Division of Wildlife will offer fish identification and cast- * Best Value in Area * Huge 2-Story * len suggested that Gaddis indicated that it would be inap- ing classes. The charge for the event will be $2 in advance Symphony Homes * 6Bed/ 5Bath/ 3Car * propriate to post. Gray said that there are open records and $3 on the day. Valdez is seeking sponsors in Palmer Office * Theater * Wet Bar/ Rec & Wine on the hourly rate or salary amounts for positions. Allen Room * A/C * Granite/ Hardwood/ Cus- Lake area. The selected day for the event is the one day in tom * Private Yard * Perfect Condition * suggested that this could be one more step that shows the the year that anyone can fish without a license. $730,000 (Reduced from $800,000)* town is going to be upfront and open. Building code changes approved Gaddis indicated that he is trying to find out from the By unanimous decision, the council approved various CREEK VALLEY PATIO HOMES Colorado Municipal League what other communities do G code changes requested by the Pikes Peak Regional IN * Three Unfinished Bank-Owned Units * M in print or other format in regard to posting of pay. Allen Building Department. The changes and additions to the CO Mountain Views * 2 Comfortable Ranch said he called other municipalities and they referred him Floorplans* 4Bed/ 3Bath/ 2Car * Each code affect the annual permit issued to licensed contrac- Approx. 2,400 Square Feet * Investment to the CPIA. Gaddis said that gross salary is public record tors and the annual permit fee. Opportunity * Maintenance-Free Living * and that the issue is whether net salary is disclosable or Prices: TBD * falls under the confidentiality of personnel records. Jack Business license approved raised the concern that it is difficult for trustees to ad- By unanimous decision, the council approved a consent AFFORDABLE SPRINGS RANCH equately track payroll on their reports and reference back item for a new business license request for Real World * Well Maintained * Large Corner Lot to the budget. Gray said that she could provide the salary Personal Training, 755 W Highway 105, Units 10-12, from (Fully Fenced) * 2-Story * 3Bed/ 2Bath/ Bob Bader of 1 on 1 and Group Fitness Training. 2Car * Light & Bright * Vaulted Ceilings * without associating a name. Stamped Patio * Cul-de-Sac * Built: 2001 Roads Supervisor Bob Radosevich said people are Arbor Day proclamation * First-Time Buyer Programs * $195,000 * entitled to know his gross pay and benefits but not the Cressman read an Arbor Day proclamation to announce number of exemptions he claims for dependents or how that Palmer Lake will be celebrating it for the 27th year. he spends his money through such items as payroll deduc- ********** MARK RUDOLPH tions. “Whose business is it how much I take home?” he The next regular council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. (719) 492-3974 Cell asked. Allen and Jack disagreed, saying any check writ- on May 14 at Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Check the www.stuartscottltd.com ten to any employee should be a public record. Gaddis town’s Web site ( www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/index.shtml ) View all of my Current Listings said it is not as clear-cut as they believe. or call 481-2953 to confirm that the meeting date has not In regard to the other questions asked by Allen, Gray changed. said her public office hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and that Page 8 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 uSUPERINTpENDENT'Sdate In Pursuit of Excellence

Report to the Community • May 2009

Dear Lewis-Palmer Patrons: The week of May 4th is national Teacher Appreciation week. Please join our parents, students and staff in celebrating our teachers – through their work, they open doors to new worlds and better opportunities. Our teachers are a constant, positive force in the lives of our children, and the professionalism, dedication and commitment they demonstrate daily in classrooms across our District is what makes LPSD #38 a premier learning community. Our teachers have continued to maintain the highest level of excellence, in spite of the diffi cult times that the District has recently faced, and they strive to provide the best possible learning experiences for our children. I want to thank all of our teachers – for they have chosen education as their profession Upcoming Dates and taken the challenge to fulfi ll such a critical role in the lives of our children. Their LPHS Pops Concert: patience, understanding and kindness provide a nurturing environment for our students, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the LPHS auditorium. where they can explore and develop their social, emotional and cognitive skills. We Town Hall Meeting: are fortunate to have outstanding schools in Lewis-Palmer School District #38, and our The community is invited to a town hall meeting teachers are the main reason for our success. on the developmental assets that play a role in As a Superintendent and a parent in the District, I sincerely appreciate all that our teachers student success. The focus is on specifi c areas of do for our children. Our teachers directly affect the future – and based on our students’ concern based on results of a survey of students accomplishments, both in and out of the classroom – our future is looking very bright. in grades 6 through 12. We will discuss the Oftentimes, teachers impact students’ lives in ways they will never know. Many years from survey results and gather community input into now, as our students continue to excel and achieve their dreams, they will credit their how we can work together to better meet the success to the wonderful teachers that helped them along the way. needs of our students in the future. (Please note the location of the meeting has changed.) The Thank you, teachers, for educating the “whole child” in all of our children. Town Hall Meeting will be on Monday, May Sincerely, 11th at 6:30 p.m. at Palmer Ridge High in the school‘s multipurpose room.

Dr. Raymond Blanch, Superintendent of Schools All-District Choir All nine D-38 schools joined voices in song for the 14th annual all-district Combined Choirs program April 22nd. The house was packed for LPSD Rocks the CSAPs a standing-room-only concert. We appreciate Lewis-Palmer 3rd graders are once again among the top students in the state in CSAP test the strong support and enthusiasm from our scores. In the newly released scores for 3rd grade reading, 89 percent of D-38 students families and our community, and we encourage scored profi cient or advanced, compared to 73 percent statewide. Each individual D-38 the public to attend student performances elementary school scored higher than the state average. The single elementary school throughout the year. (photo below) reporting the most improvement over last year was Palmer Lake Elementary, which made a 12-point jump to 90 percent of students scoring either profi cient or advanced. D-38 Enrollment Information English language learners also showed a marked increase in scores compared to last Classes for students end May 22nd, but the year. Lewis-Palmer School District is consistently among the highest-ranked districts in D-38 administration offi ces are open Monday Colorado for all grade levels. through Friday all summer long. New student enrollments, kindergarten/preschool registration, Summer – Serious Fun Planned! and applications from out-of-district students are The L-P Learning Points program is offering more than 65 summer enrichment activities accepted at any time. We encourage families for students and adults. The summer catalog will be arriving by mail soon, and all to complete the enrollment process as soon as offerings are also posted online. A few opportunities this year include: video production, possible. This helps avoid any delays or wait Shakespeare, outdoor exploration, art, musical theater, young engineers, and more. We time, as the volume of requests increases in now also offer a complete list of adult online classes for personal development and career August. It also helps our planning process to enhancement. prepare for incoming students with adequate staffi ng and class offerings.

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Monument Board of Trustees, April 6 Temporary supervision of Palmer Lake police approved

By Jim Kendrick Council unanimously approved subcommittee regarding items Building official with Title 38 before On April 6, the Monument Board the agreement on April 9. such as fees, upkeep, expansion, • Bob Croft, Special Projects recordation. of Trustees unanimously ap- Trustees’ comments and design. coordinator There are several other required proved a temporary intergovern- Mayor Byron Glenn stated that Trustee Tommie Plank an- • Todd Welch, Regional steps that the Arbor Mountain mental agreement for Monument subcommittee meetings he and nounced that there would be an Building counsel owners and partners must com- Police Department Chief Jacob Trustee Rafael Dominguez are open house June 13 in the new The amendments provide addi- ply with: Shirk to continue supervision holding on a regular basis with Town Hall and Police Depart- tions and modifications for: • Add a satisfactory and management of the Palmer Triview Metropolitan District ment building, located on the • Adding definitions, revising landscaping irrigation plan. Lake Police Department on a Directors Robert Fisher and southwest corner of Highway the appeals procedure, • Buy water rights—to be part-time basis until a new chief Steve Remington on a memoran- 105 and Beacon Lite Road. There adding regulations for donated by the town to is hired. Shirk’s help was origi- dum of understanding regarding will be a “gala” sponsored by contractors and homeowners Woodmoor Water and nally requested by Palmer Lake a town takeover of Triview oper- Tri-Lakes Views, Tri-Lakes Cen- in the Floodplain Code. Sanitation District—for Mayor John Cressman on Jan. ations should “come out positive ter for the Arts, and Palmer Lake • Allowing former Regional the facility because Arbor 27 following the resignation of for everybody.” He said an agree- Historical Society to dedicate Building board members to Mountain LLC owns no Palmer Lake Police Chief Gene ment on the memorandum of un- new public art pieces that will be serve as alternate members water rights at this time Ferrin. derstanding should be reached in on display inside and outside the to ensure a quorum. and none are attached to the Trustee Steve Samuels was three to four months. new building. • Adding additional permits town’s donation of Tract A. absent from the meeting. The town is taking over Trustee Tim Miller thanked for various trades with • Secure financing. Under the new agreement, day-to-day staff operations for Monument Police Officer Chad the fee “administratively • Gain approval of all Palmer Lake will pay $2,500 per Triview on a time and charges Haynes for his recent presenta- determined by the building construction plans from month to Monument for Shirk basis. Town Treasurer Pamela tion to parents and their children official.” the Pikes Peak Regional and other Monument police su- Smith has already replaced Triv- on “Stranger Danger” at the U.S. Approvals must be obtained from Building Department. pervisors to provide “command iew administrator Dale Hill, who Tae Kwon Do center. all members of the department. See www.ourcommunitynews. and control” on Palmer Lake’s resigned on March 31. Former Stormwater and erosion Prior to this meeting, approv- org/v9n3.htm#monpc for the list behalf. Triview accounts payable clerk control ordinances als had already been obtained of conditions previously placed Palmer Lake will hold Mon- from Colorado Springs, El Paso on this project. Sherry Jurekovic was hired by approved ument harmless for and against the town to work in Smith’s County, Fountain, and Manitou When all these conditions any and all claims for injury The board unanimously ap- Springs. are met, the town will issue a department on Jan. 1. Two proved two ordinances that or damage, including costs and other Triview employees, Joyce The board unanimously building permit. The developer’s reasonable attorney fees so long amended definitions, best man- approved the revisions. Palmer current plan calls for construc- Levad, accounts receivable/bill- agement practices, inspection, as the Monument employees are ing clerk, and Steve Sheffield, Lake approved the revisions on tion to begin in mid-summer. performing functions within the and monitoring programs for April 9. operations manager, will be- stormwater discharge and ero- New Trails End models normal scope of their duties. Li- come town employees on May 1. Replat for Arbor and elevations approved ability for their actions will be sion control measures for new Acting Triview District Manager developments. The amendments Mountain Senior Living The Trails End development has Monument’s responsibility. Ron Simpson and Attorney Pete been controversial due to its high Shirk said the arrangement are required by federal National Facility approved Susemihl will continue to work Pollutant Discharge Elimination Tom Kassawara, director of densities, small lots, and mini- would last two or three months for the Triview board on a con- mal side setbacks in the areas set while Palmer Lake searches for System regulations. The town Development Services, noted sultant basis for the time being. has also adopted the Colorado that all technical issues raised aside for houses since annexation a new chief. The agreement may Trustee Gail Drumm solic- of the former Labib property was be terminated by either town Springs Drainage Control Man- during the Planning Commission ited participation or comments ual Volume 2. hearing on the replat had been first proposed by developer Kim with 30 days’ notice. from the board, staff, and public Catalano in April 2004. The The Palmer Lake Town Formal agreements are now resolved. The replat changes for the Monument Cemetery required between the town and the designation of the 4-acre lot town rejected three proposed developers to specify the best “from an open space tract to a Trails End site plans in 2004. management practices to sus- developable lot” for multifamily The number of proposed lots was tain these erosion controls for housing with a medical clinic. eventually reduced from 130 to the life of the development. The town donated this 4.07- 105. The Planning Commission Annual post-construction acre lot for the construction of a unanimously opposed the third inspections by the town’s in- 57-unit senior apartment build- site plan when it was formally spector have also been added ing in exchange for a permanent proposed on Sept. 8, 2004. How- to ensure that property own- agreement with Arbor Mountain ever, numerous other revisions ers maintain their detention LLC that the rent for 10 percent were made, and the commission ponds and pipes for erosion (six) of the units would be per- unanimously approved the PD control for the life of the de- manently lowered to a defined site plan on Oct. 13. The Board velopment. level that would be affordable for of Trustees then unanimously Both ordinances were low-income senior citizens. approved it on Nov. 15, 2004. See continued at the March 16 Arbor Mountains’ consul- www.ourcommunitynews.org/ board meeting to allow the tant, Shavano Land Survey Inc., v4n12.htm#bot1115. Housing and Building As- stated in a letter to the town The number of elevations sociation (HBA) of Colorado dated March 24 that it had re- in the Trails End PD site plan Springs to review and com- vised the final version of Replat has grown since then to improve ment on them. The town staff 1 to comply with the conditions sales. Each set of related major responded to all comments specified by the Planning Com- amendment public hearings has and concerns listed in a let- mission on March 11. However, been somewhat controversial, ter dated March 20 from the the town’s surveying consultant, with residents expressing numer- association. Nolte Associates, found other is- ous concerns and reservations Serving the Tri-Lakes area for over 20 years. ServingServing the Tri-Lakes areaarea forfor over over 20 20 years. years. HBA representative Tim sues with the survey that need to about developer Richmond unre- ConvenientlyServing the located Tri-Lakes by Lewis-Palmer area for over Middle 20 years. School Conveniently ConvenientlyServing the locatedlocated Tri-Lakes byby Lewis-PalmerLewis-Palmer area for over Middle Middle20 years. School School McCall stated for the record be revised. lated to the architectural matters Conveniently locatedand Monument by Lewis-Palmer Academy. Middle School Conveniently andlocated Monument by Lewis-Palmer Academy. Middle School during the public hearing that The replat was unanimously under review. and MonumentMonument Academy. Academy. and Monument Academy. the association endorsed the approved with three conditions: When the original PD site • Complimentary Exams • For Children, Teens & Adults • Complimentary Exams • For Children, Teens & Adults two revised ordinances, not- • Technical corrections shall plan was approved, it included •••ComplimentaryComplimentaryClear Braces & ExamsInvisalign ••ForExtendedFor Children, Children, Office Teens Teens Hours & & Adults Adults • ClearComplimentary Braces & InvisalignExams • ExtendedFor Children, Office Teens Hours & Adults ing the letter dated March 30 be made and approved by only three conceptual drawings •••ClearClearNon-Extraction BracesBraces & InvisalignApproach ••ExtendedPaymentExtended PlansOffice Office AvailableHours Hours ••Non-ExtractionNon-ExtractionClear Braces & Approach Invisalign ••PaymentExtendedPayment Plans OfficePlans Available HoursAvailable that the association had sent staff. of models that might be offered. • Non-Extraction Approach • Payment Plans Available No specific designs for models to • Non-ExtractionDavid Approach W. Hamula,• PaymentD.D.S., PlansM.S.D. Available to the board. • The Arbor Mountain David W. Hamula, D.D.S., M.S.D. be built in the development had ��������������������������������������������DavidDavid W. Hamula, D.D.S.,D.D.S., M.S.D. M.S.D. Regional Building preliminary/final planned ��������������������������������������������David W. Hamula, D.D.S., M.S.D. development site plan shall been approved and added to the ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Code amendments �������������������������������������������� be approved and satisfy all PD site plan’s design guidelines We Create Smiles That Enhance Lives approved We Create Smiles That Enhance Lives nine conditions of approval before many Trails End houses WeWe CreateCreate Smiles ThatThat EnhanceEnhance Lives Lives Three representatives of the prior to recordation of the had already been built or were (719) 488-3737 Pikes Peak Regional Build- Woodmoor Filing, Replat 1. under construction. Town or- (719)(719) 488-3737488-3737 ing Department asked the • The town’s surveyor dinances were then changed to www.hamulaorthodontics.com(719) 488-3737 board to approve proposed shall review the technical require that the Planning Com- 1860 Woodmoor Drive #200 Monument, CO 80132 amendments to the code: 6 2 corrections for compliance mission and BOT review and 1860 Woodmoor Drive #200 Monument, CO 80132 • Henry Yankowski, Regional 18186600 WWoodmooroodmoor Drive ##20000 Monument,Monument, CO CO 80132 80132 Page 10 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 11

approve major amendments to are the same size as which of the new models can all 350 residents of the neighbor- Restaurant, 481 Highway 105, a development’s approved PD currently approved models fit on each of the remaining hood since the heated Planning Suite 201. design guidelines. and include similar stone, 24 lots in a drawing Commission hearing. He stated Two payments over $5,000 The board formally ap- stucco, brick, and siding called “Model Placement that “most people do not care” were unanimously approved: proved eight models and various materials as previously Restrictions.” about this issue. He said that he • $16,735 to CIRSA Insurance elevations for each of them in the approved models, and they • The proposed elevations personally prefers diversity and Co. for second-quarter first amendment to the Trails End are being sold in other will meet the architectural that nicer new homes will in- workers’ compensation preliminary PD site plan on Sept. Richmond developments. and height requirements crease the value of those around insurance 5, 2006. • The square footages of approved in the original them. • $16,671 to CIRSA for Three more models and the additional models are Trails End PD site plan. Town Attorney Gary Shupp second-quarter property/ related optional elevations were between the currently • Building more “expensive” reminded the board that it does casualty insurance approved in the second major approved minimum of 1,647 elevations—some with not enforce covenants regarding Town manager’s report amendment to the PD site plan square feet to a maximum carriage house style restrictions on the same model Town Manager Cathy Green re- in 2007, though the Board of of 2,378 square feet, not garage doors and matching and elevations being built on ported that the move to the new Trustees approved them by only including garages and shutters—will improve adjacent lots, which are only the Town Hall will commence on a 4-2 margin. Opposition arose optional finished basements. aesthetic quality and value subject of civil suits by neigh- May 7. Two “grand openings” because the models were larger • The new styles and elevations and will not reduce property bors. will be held. The first, which than previously approved mod- all meet current zoning values for existing homes in After further discussion by has not been scheduled, will be els. Trustee Gail Drumm said the and footprint requirements the development. residents and board members, a ribbon cutting and open house. area “will just look more congest- of the PD site plan while Roger Gloddy, president of the the third major amendment was The second will be the reception ed than it does already.” Drumm providing additional variety Trails End Homeowners As- unanimously approved. noted above dedicating public art has always been opposed to the and architectural diversity, sociation, discussed opinions he Other matters displays on June 13. small lot sizes and that minimal which is encouraged by the had gathered on both sides of the The board unanimously ap- The meeting adjourned at 7: setbacks for foundations do town’s comprehensive plan. issue by talking with neighbors proved an annual liquor license 29 p.m. not apply to bay windows. See • The third amendment shows and mailing out information to renewal for Columbine Gardens www.ourcommunitynews.org/ v6n10.htm#bot0905 for more details. The Board of Trustees recently revised its policy on requiring public hearings for PD site plan amendments regarding only exterior appearances and new models. The town staff is once again allowed to approve minor model and elevation changes, but that change in policy does not retroactively ap- ply to the architectural require- ments previously written into the specific design guidelines for the Trails End PD site plan. New Trails End models and eleva- tions must still be approved by the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees in advertised public hearings that usually rekindle past controversies. See www.ourcommunitynews.org/ v6n10.htm for details. Third major amendment for Trails End PD site plan approved In this hearing, Trails End prop- erty owners again expressed a variety of concerns about declin- ing property values in the devel- opment and complaints about Richmond Homes that were un- related to the major amendment, as they had at the March 11 Plan- ning Commission hearing. See www.ourcommunitynews.org/ v9n4.htm#monpc for details. Applicant Doug Fullen, an architect of Richmond’s con- sultant Way Architects, gave an overview of the 11 new ad- ditional single-family models and elevations proposed for ap- proval by Richmond American Homes. Some of the points he made were: • About three-fourths of the development has been completed—24 vacant lots remain to be sold. • The third amendment proposes eight new model styles and three new elevations for previously approved model styles— Diana, Pinnacle, and Orion. • The optional elevations are colonial, Victorian, and craftsman styles. • The new models, which will be Energy Star rated, Page 12 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 13

Monument Board of Trustees, April 20 Town Forum presentations engage citizens

By Jim Kendrick • The Limbach Park band shell business development and district’s revenue, tax System to north El Paso At a Monument Board of Trust- was finished last summer in housing upgrades, approval structure, and debt until County. Purchased surface ees Town Forum held at Creek- time for the town’s evening of a downtown Walgreens the debt is paid off and the water rights would be stored side Middle School on April 20, concert series and will host as part of redevelopment district is dissolved. in the Pueblo reservoir prior Town Manager Cathy Green a new series of summer on Highway 105, and the Glenn added that another pur- to transport, if a variety gave presentations on: concerts beginning on June opening of the Fairfield pose of the town staff taking of agreements can be • Community accomplish- 24. Hotel at Baptist and over operations is to reduce the negotiated. ments • The staff will move into the Struthers Roads. costs of staff redundancies, with Glenn added that: • Triview Metropolitan Dis- new Town Hall and Police Glenn noted that: the savings applied to capital • Surface water negotiations trict Department building on • Bike lanes are planned for all improvements or debt reduction. will be very difficult and • Town water issues May 7. town major thoroughfares as He said that negotiations on the costly, probably costing • Monument home rule initia- • The town purchased Twin well as a bridge over I-25 memorandum of understanding about $200 million for 1,100 tive Lakes surface water rights from Higby Road to the between the town and district acre-feet per year just for Green and Mayor Byron Glenn in the Arkansas River in its Santa Fe Trail. would be open and transparent. transport. answered questions after each first step to add renewable • “Astroturf improvements” There will be public hearings on • The town is also working to presentation. Triview Metro- sources to its groundwater are planned for the athletic the permanent intergovernmen- expand the use of “reuse” politan District Directors Robert rights. This water will be fields on Old Denver tal agreement once all aspects of water to lower groundwater Fisher, Steve Cox, and Steve accessible for transport from Highway near the D-38 bus the town takeover of operations demands. One acre-foot Remington and Lewis-Palmer the Pueblo reservoir. barn. are finalized. Triview meetings of water (about 325,851 School District Superintendent • Business license fees are • Partnerships with the will be held in the new Town gallons) supplies two Ray Blanch also attended the used for a town fund that county through the Baptist Hall beginning on May 27. residential homes for a year. forum and answered questions. pays for beautification, Road and Pikes Peak Robert Fisher noted that im- The cost is currently $10,000 About 50 citizens attended the the Art Hop, and Banner Rural Transportation provements to convert a deten- to $30,000 per acre-foot. meeting. Christmas Week as well Authority are paying for tion pond on Misty Creek Drive • The proposed solutions span Trustees Rafael Dominguez as coordination by the widening of Baptist Road into a park have been funded and 50-100 years. Water rates and Steve Samuels were absent. town’s part-time downtown as well as Jackson Creek approved. Work will begin this will go up very rapidly in the Green opened the forum development director. Parkway at the Higby Road spring and be finished this sum- near term due to these costs, with announcements that: • Community safety programs intersection. mer. Dead trees in Triview land- and escalating rates will be • The last regular board include the Home Depot’s • The Historic Monument scaped areas will be replaced, required to discourage high meeting in old Town Hall on home safety program, Merchants Association and the irrigation system will be consumption for irrigation Second Street would be held Monument’s volunteer partnered with the town to repaired or improved as required by individual homes. on May 4. reserve officer program for build the new band shell. to keep them alive. • At the request of Monument • The May 19 meeting will be former commissioned police • A partnership with a private Glenn and Tom Kassawara, Sanitation District, the town held in the new Town Hall officers, the new Citizen’s developer led to construction director of Development Ser- recently began treating its at Highway 105 and Beacon Police Academy program, a of the new Town Hall. vices, stated that the town would drinking water with caustic Lite Road. See p29. church safety and security • Stormwater improvements take care of erosion control and soda to reduce the amount • An open house will be held consortium that will be to Third Street will begin revegetation of the steep, cur- of copper leached from in the new Town Hall after held on May 23, and safety after the Fourth of July rently bare slopes throughout the inside of previously the staff has unpacked. inspections by the town’s parade. Promontory Pointe now that installed copper pipes • The Arbor Day tree planting new code enforcement Triview Metropolitan developer John Laing Homes that has to be treated by ceremony would be held in officer inspections. District has gone into formal bankruptcy. Tri-Lakes Wastewater the town park in Santa Fe • Notable growth and Green discussed Triview Met- Erosion problems are being ag- Treatment Facility. Costs Trails on April 24. See p28. development items include ropolitan District issues, includ- gravated by kids riding dirt bikes for the new equipment were Community the approval of the Arbor ing: on the steep slopes. split between the town and accomplishments Mountain Senior Living • Triview has grown to include Water issues the district. Some of the accomplishments Facility, recent town code Sanctuary Pointe (formerly Some of the items related to wa- • Copper water pipes have Green discussed were: changes to allow more Baptist Camp), Home Place ter issues that Green discussed been banned by the town • Baptist Road has been home occupations, approval Ranch (the former Higby were: for new construction to widened east of Jackson of downtown architectural Ranch), and Promontory • While the town is actively minimize the amount of Creek Parkway and guidelines, updated Pointe (the former Walters pursuing purchase of copper added to the town’s interchange construction is stormwater and erosion Ranch). renewable surface water drinking water. on schedule for completion standards, downtown • The vacant land and truck rights, the town is not Home rule in January. overlay zones to promote stop north of Baptist Road running out of groundwater. Some of the home rule items between I-25 and Old • The town has groundwater Green discussed were: Denver Highway is also in rights for all four layers of • Home rule allows towns to Triview. the Denver basin. have more control than a Monument Hill • The district is located • The town draws no water statutory town has over tax entirely within Monument from the Denver aquifer to collections and fees. and provides all municipal protect individual wells in • The TABOR amendment in Farmers services but police and land the area. 1992 imposed uniform tax use for the town. • The town draws no water and spending limits on all • Once Triview’s $50 million from the Laramie-Fox local governments, including Market debt is paid off, the district Hills aquifer due to its high home rule municipalities, so will be dissolved and the mineral content, which new taxes would still have Starts Sat., May 16 town will pay for services results in lots of salt brine to be approved by a vote of after that. being produced by water the people rather than by the 7 am - 1 pm • Metro districts cannot treatment plants. Board of Trustees. • Triview and the town are • Other towns have used Come on down to collect sales taxes, so Monument splits revenues in water court trying to their home rule status to Grace Best School and the raised within Triview. adjudicate the rest of their pass impact fees on new D-38 Administration Building • The takeover of operations respective water rights. construction for affordable • Several water districts serve housing, streamline nd and management by town at 2 and Jefferson St. in staff will be completed the Tri-Lakes area, and all requirements for issuing Downtown Monument. by the end of 2009 along draw groundwater from new bonds, raise total with the memorandum the Denver basin. They bonding authority limits, 50+ vendors. Food, produce, home décor of understanding that are currently partners in and extend the time limit for items, crafts, honey, jewelry, furniture, prescribes how the the Pikes Peak Regional paying off bonds. partnership will work, while Water Authority, which is • Home rule municipalities pet products & lots more. keeping town and district negotiating with Colorado can include provisions in budgets separate. Springs Utilities for their charters that facilitate (598-6306). Sponsored by Hondac Auto • The Triview board will future long-term transport the formation of special “We service & repair Honda, Acura & Subaru vehicles.” still provide oversight of surface water being improvement districts and of operations and make acquired through the expand purposes for which For information, call 592-9420. decisions regarding the proposed Southern Delivery these districts may be Page 12 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 13

formed. • $19,129 to Nelson Pipeline Associates for architectural ********** Town Hall starting on May 19. • The town could collect its Constructors Inc. for the services for the new Town The next meeting will be held Meetings are normally held at own sales tax, probably in a final payment on the 12-inch Hall and Police Department at 6:30 p.m. on May 4 at the 6:30 p.m. on the first and third more thorough manner than water line extension along Building. old Town Hall, 166 Second St. Wednesday of the month. Infor- the state does, and could Old Denver Highway. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 Meetings will be held at the new mation: 884-8017. collect more revenue than • $6,000 to John Cutler and p.m. the 3 percent fee charged by the state or what it would cost to hire additional staff members to collect the town’s own taxes. • The town would have more control over franchises for water rights, utility rates and service areas, franchise records, acquisition of utilities, and sale of utilities. • The town could simplify or modify various publication requirements, including more streamlined 24 procedures for adoption of codes by reference. • The town could repeal or modify statutory provisions governing bidding and awarding of public projects and disposal of public property. • Home rule charter provisions can be written to provide a method for the simple and expeditious transfer of funds among municipal departments. • The town could determine whether actions would be taken by ordinance, resolution, or motion; determine its own procedures for notice, hearing, publication, or posting with regard to ordinances; and determine the effective date of ordinances on its own. D-38 issues Blanch gave a brief overview of D-38 issues noting that none of the district’s elementary schools will be closing. The district has made several other cost-cutting decisions due to the defeat of mill levy override ballot ques- tions over the past several years, recent state revenue and grant reductions, and declining el- ementary school enrollment due to sharp declines in new house sales within D-38. Other matters There was a lengthy recess. Some citizens talked about ques- tions and concerns with board members and town staff. After the recess, the board addressed two formal agenda items. A public hearing was required by the new federal stimulus law—the American Re- covery and Reinvestment Act of 2009—for the Monument Police Department’s application for a non-competitive Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant of $11,284. The grant would be used for new sights for department rifles, ballistic protective vests, and a Panasonic Toughbook mobile data com- puter for enhanced dispatch and response. There was no public comment. The board approved three payments over $5,000: • $79,992 to Triview Metropolitan District for monthly sales and motor vehicle tax payments from the state. Page 14 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 15

Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 9 Board approves annual audit

By Harriet Halbig ment securities. the management of funds and Operations Update district designate an individual The Board of Directors of the Hall said non-operating no problems in performing the Assistant District Manager Ran- to act as FACT officer (Shaffer Woodmoor Water and Sanita- expenses such as taxes remain audit. dy Gillette reported that Well 11 was recommended). Smith said tion District accepted the annual level, interest income is down The board accepted the audit is back in service, with contrac- that the resolution should not add audit at the April 9 meeting. All slightly, and tap fees are down. as presented, commending the tors paying the cost of rebuilding significant work beyond a single members of the board were pres- He noted that tap fees have al- staff for its work. it. The lake is still on schedule annual report. The board voted ent. ready been paid for several lots The Manager’s Report in- for refilling. to adopt the resolution. Auditor Pat Hall of Denver’s where construction has been cluded information on the flood Regarding construction The board went into ex- Jaspers + Hall presented the indefinitely delayed. Hall also control project mentioned at within the district, weather is ecutive session to discuss water annual audit to the board. Re- reported that the budget for the previous meetings. District Man- still causing delays in the seed- rights negotiations, Well 22 land garding the district’s assets, he year had not been exceeded and ager Jessie Shaffer said that draft ing and application of topsoil acquisition, the Arbor Mountain said they are all safely invested that procedures and policies legislation is now in the state around the lake. The deadline for senior residential facility, and in certificates of deposit within appear to be sound. The audi- Legislature. Provisions regard- completion is July 15. various legal issues. FDIC limits and in U.S. govern- tors had no disagreements with ing flood control are included in Shaffer introduced the No further business was the legislation for the Southern district’s new Civil Engineer/ conducted following the execu- Delivery System. Although Utilities Technician, Zach Col- tive session. Woodmoor will not have a seat lins. ********** on the Southern Delivery Sys- There are new plans to replat The next meeting will be held tem Board, El Paso County will an area on the south side of High- at 1 p.m. on May 14 at 1 p.m. have two commissioners. way 105 across from the church. in the conference room at 1855 The Pikes Peak Regional Attorney Erin Smith rec- Woodmoor Drive. Meetings Water Authority also held a ommended that the board pass are normally held on the sec- work session to discuss partner- a resolution regarding identity ond Thursday of the month. ing with Colorado Springs Utili- theft because the district is an en- Information: 488-2525 or ties on flood control. tity that extends credit. She said www.woodmoorwater.com. the resolution requires that the

Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, April 14 JUC gets high marks in audit

By Jim Kendrick ates as a separate public utility Tri-Lakes Executive Di- Specialties Old-time from local soft drink On April 14, auditor Pat Hall and is jointly owned, in equal rector Bill Burks reported that chefs and ice of Jaspers+Hall PC advised the one-third shares, by Monument the plant was operating very cream Joint Use Committee (JUC) that Sanitation District, Palmer efficiently. The copper concen- Professional bar he was giving an “unqualified Lake Sanitation District, and tration for March was 9.7 parts Auctioneer opinion,” the highest possible Woodmoor Water and Sanita- per billion (ppb), well below the opinion, in his 2008 audit of tion District. All three primary current waiver that allows the the financial records of the Tri- representatives of the JUC, the average reading to be below 24.8 Lakes Wastewater Treatment facility’s board, were present at ppb instead of 8.7 ppb. Facility. He stated that no dif- the meeting: President Dale Platt Platt announced that he was ficulties were encountered in from Palmer Lake, Vice Presi- stepping down from his posi- completing the audit and no ad- dent Lowell Morgan from Mon- tion on the JUC and that Palmer justments were made. The com- ument, and Secretary-Treasurer Lake Director Dale Smith would mittee unanimously accepted Benny Nasser from Woodmoor. replace him as the primary rep- the audit. Hall will forward the Several other directors and staff resentative in May. Platt added final audit report to the state. members from the three districts that Smith would be officially The Tri-Lakes facility oper- also attended. appointed at the Palmer Lake board meeting to be held at 7 p.m. that day. Palmer Lake Director Virgil Watkins will continue to be the district’s ����������� alternate representative. The for home buyers JUC will hold an election of officers at the May 12 meet- ing to account for the change. �� ������������������������������������ Smith said he had taken a ��������������������� tour of the plant in March to learn how the facility oper- �� ����������������������������������� ates and was looking forward ���������������������������������������� to joining the committee. �� ������������������������������������������ Nasser introduced Zach ��������������������� Collins, Woodmoor’s new civil engineer, who will fill the position Jessie Shaffer All the experts say NOW is the time to both had occupied before Shaf- buy that first home or make investment fer was promoted to district purchases. When you do, you need an manager in January. expert. Over 25 years of investment The meeting adjourned experience makes me that person. at 11:20 a.m. ********** The next meeting is at 10 a.m. Experienced also in short sale purchases, bank on May 12 in the facility con- owned, and pre-foreclosure. I also have access ference room, 16510 Mitchell to the huge market of For Sale By Owners who Ave. Meetings are normally seek our programs 1st before listing with an held at 10 a.m. on the second agent. Huge cash incentives and more! Tuesday of the month. Infor- mation: 481-4053. ���������������������������� Page 14 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 15

Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 15 Auditor recommends some changes in procedures

By John Heiser • The board held a 21⁄2-hour meeting At the Donala Water and Sanitation Dis- March 23 with Lake County trict Board of Directors meeting March 18, commissioners Ken Olsen, Carl auditor Tom Sistare of CPA firm Hoelting Shaefer, and Mike Bordogna. At that & Co. reported the results of the recently meeting, Duthie made a presentation completed audit of the district’s books for on the declining groundwater 2008. He reported that assets rose from supplies in the area, the district’s $36.75 million at the end of 2007 to $37.70 efforts to obtain renewable sources of million at the end of 2008. Operating rev- water, and the purpose of the district’s enue rose from $2.79 million during 2007 purchase of the Mount Massive to $3.01 million during 2008. Operating Ranch in Lake County. The district expenses dropped from $3.33 million dur- is seeking guidance from the Lake ing 2007 to $3.29 million during 2008. County commissioners as to whether Sistare reported an “unqualified” the ranch should be held as open opinion, the highest possible; however, he space or developed. No decisions noted several items that had been incor- were made at the meeting. rectly recorded and were corrected. • Duthie reported that in preparation To address what Sistare categorized for the water court case to convert the as a “material weakness” in the district’s Mount Massive Ranch water rights internal controls, he recommended that from agricultural uses to district use, the district adopt a procedure under which levels in the monitoring wells and Dana Duthie, the district’s general man- flume flows are being measured. Above: Donala president Dennis Daugherty (L) and board member Dale ager, would review and approve all non- • During the three months from Jan. 1 Schendzielos (R) congratulate Terri Ladouceur on being named employee of standard journal entries. through March 31, the district’s $4.88 the quarter. Photo by John Heiser. Sistare said that, as an alternative, million in investments managed by the district could hire a CPA to review the Davidson Fixed Income Management has put on the market the Sanctuary went into an executive session to discuss journal entries and prepare financial state- showed a yield of 1.81 percent, Pointe development, which is on the personnel and negotiation issues. ments. He added that if the district did hire achieving a goal of beating the north side of Baptist Road east of the ********** a CPA, the additional cost might be some- Colotrust Plus fund, which yielded Promontory Pointe development. The Donala board will hold its next what offset by lower costs for audits. 0.55 percent during the same period. • Duthie said operations at the regular meeting on May 20 at 1:30 p.m. Sistare added, “The cash manage- The weighted average maturity of the expanded wastewater plant are going at the Donala office, 15850 Holbein ment controls are strong. The day-to-day district’s investments is 4.7 months. well, and the effluent water quality is Drive. Meetings are normally held at operational controls are strong. The only • Duthie reported that at its April 1 25 percent to 30 percent better than 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of area we’re commenting on are the finan- meeting, the El Paso County Water before the expansion. each month. The district’s Web site is at cial statements.” Authority (EPCWA) discussed Following the public meeting, the board www.donalawater.org. Duthie noted that there were fewer Colorado Senate Bill (SB) 09-141 to adjustment entries this year than last create the Fountain Creek watershed year, all moneys were accounted for to district. He said that concerns the penny, and they are implementing remain about the possible impact on Sistare’s recommendation that he review wastewater treatment plant operators CELEBRATE nonstandard journal entries. of potential fees and water quality Board President Dennis Daugherty restrictions. He said the EPCWA also SPRING WITH expressed concern that identifying some- discussed SB 09-87, which requires thing as a material weakness could have a mail-in ballots for metropolitan US! negative impact on potential lenders. district elections. Duthie said a Board member Tim Murphy said, similar policy will likely be applied “The whole thing frustrates me.” He later to water and sanitation districts like 25% - 40% off through May 31, 2009* added, “We’d hire a CPA if it’ll benefit Donala. He added that during the � constituents but not to benefit the audi- EPCWA meeting, it was reported that For all your gift giving needs... 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Triview Metropolitan District board, April 22

���������������������������� ��������������������������� 2008 audit approved ������������������������������� ����������������� By Jim Kendrick former Triview accounts pay- would provide $5,958 to: than expected. The interest ��������������������� The Triview Metropolitan able clerk, was hired by the • Prepare the project manu- rates for the seven-day short- ���������������������������� District board unanimously town in the Treasurer’s De- al term variable rate bonds cur- ������������������������������������ ������������������� approved the 2008 audit April partment on Jan. 1. The move • Complete final construc- rently in use have been less ������������������������� 22, during the last board out of the current Triview tion drawings than 1 percent for several meeting that will be held at building will be completed by • Prepare an advertisement months. He told the board that ������������������ the Washington Street office May 15. for bids the fixed rate for long-term A- ���������������������� building. The district’s audi- The board unanimously • Assist with bid reviews bonds was still above 7 percent ������������������������������ tor, Tom Sistare of Hoelting excused the absence of board and contractor selection and continued to recommend ������������������������ ��������������������� and Co. Inc., presented a President Robert Eskridge. The park will include an ele- against locking in at that rate. summary of his unqualified Town Treasurer Pamela vated basketball court, bench- Sharp also gave a lengthy ���������������� audit for district operations in Smith gave her first treasurer’s es, and landscaping. Hussey review of D.A. Davidson’s ������������������� 2008, the highest audit rating report to the Triview board. estimated that construction bond financing advice over possible. He praised Dale Hill, She noted that Hill’s financial would begin in early June and the past several years and how former district administrator, files and records organization be completed by Sept. 1. Davidson’s compensation is and Jim Thieme, the district’s are “amazing,” which will The work order was unan- calculated. After answering accountant, for their work greatly ease Smith’s takeover imously approved. numerous technical questions during the year and support of of the district’s financial re- Compass Bank from the directors, Sharp ��������������������������������������������� the audit. Sistare said the audit cord-keeping. withdraws bond debt again advised the board not to ������������������������������ would be filed with the state Misty Creek Park lock in a long-term fixed rate within three days. refinancing offer higher than 5.25 percent. funding approved The district’s investment ����������� ��� The remaining full-time Mike Hussey, landscape The board opted not to ����������������� Triview staff members—Steve banker, Sam Sharp of D.A. make a decision on whether � � architect with engineering Davidson, reported that the �������������� Sheffield, operations manager, firm Nolte Associates Inc., to change from the current and Joyce Levad, accounts investment rating for Com- policy of using variable rate presented a work order for the pass Bank, which currently receivable/billing clerk—will 1.2-acre Misty Creek Park. one-week bonds that require become full-time employees underwrites Triview debt with closing costs every week until The park will be constructed a letter of credit that expires at of the Town of Monument on in the existing detention pond after a discussion in execu- Support Our May 1 and will move to the the end of 2012, had dropped tive session at the end of the between Misty Creek Drive from Aa3 to A2. This drop Community new Town Hall and Police De- and Baptist Road that stretches meeting. After the executive partment building at Highway makes Compass ineligible to session, the board formally Shop Tri-Lakes from Toreva Drive to Candle close on the 10-year swap loan 105 and Beacon Lite Road on Creek Drive. The work order decided to continue the cur- May 6. Sherry Jurekovic, the offered to Triview in February rent financing scheme until so Compass has withdrawn the one-week bond rates go up offer . The swap loan, which significantly or fixed rate Who knew you could get had not yet been approved by long-term bond rates drop, as the parent BBVA Bank’s un- recommended by Sharp. INSURANCE for your Stocks?? derwriters in Spain, could only ********** be approved by the Triview The next meeting will be held Imagine taking stocks that you might already board under Colorado statutes at 5 p.m. on May 27 at the new only if Compass Bank’s rating Monument Town Hall and have in your portfolio making them were AA or higher. BULLETPROOF meaning that you can GAIN if Police Department building at CHOOSE A DATE at Sharp also reported that Highway 105 and Beacon Lite they go up, but CAN NOT LOSE if they go Marriott Courtyard Triview was still saving about Road. Meetings are normally $80,000 per month due to in- down Downtown Denver, CO held at 5 p.m. on the fourth terest and administrative costs Wednesday of the month. 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Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 22 Shari Blake Pet Services Licensed Veterinary Technician (719) 488-6593 Pay changed to hourly CARING FOR YOUR PET’S NEEDS WHEN YOU’RE AWAY

By Susan Hindman debrandt estimated those expenses may Staff compensation will be handled dif- run over budget at the end of the year. ferently starting May 1, after Tri-Lakes New ambulance in the works Monument Fire Protection District Chief Denboske said that Battalion Chief Greg Robert Denboske made corrections based Lovato is putting together a proposal on advice he received from the Colorado for a new ambulance. Though the exact Department of Labor and the Mountain purchase price is not known yet, it will States Employer Council. be under $100,000. Money from several The previous annual salary structure, sources will fund the purchase—$50,000 with overtime built in, has been broken that was to have gone toward a state grant down into an hourly rate plus overtime. but “we ended up not applying for because Vacation and sick time are now counted we didn’t really fit their criteria,” Denbo- toward overtime hours, which the board ske said, and $20,000 that was budgeted had previously approved and the staff ap- for medical equipment that will not be preciated. needed. In addition, the district’s 2001 In addition, firefighters indicated they ambulance would be sold, providing an- wanted two pay periods over 27 days, in- other $7,500. The new ambulance, a two- stead of one. This will affect the amount wheel-drive with automatic drop chains, of overtime pay on each check, because would be smaller and outfitted with equip- overtime is paid only after a certain num- ment from the old ambulance. ber of hours have been reached. Town Hall th The new pay cycle and the different The Town of Monument has not made a pay formulas, especially regarding over- decision about who will occupy the old Coming June 12 & 13th (approximately 8:00 – 3:00 each day) time, are expected to cause a little con- Town Hall when the town’s government fusion at first. Although the amount that moves into its new building. The fire dis- firefighters receive overall should remain trict would like the old building and would Start Saving your Treasures for the pretty much the same, “They will see wild pay Monument $1 a year plus insurance swings in their take-home pay,” said board and utilities. Gleneagle Community Garage Sale President Tim Miller. Denboske said as- and don’t forget the sistance with budgeting has been offered Calls received to the staff. Battalion Chief Bryan Jack prepared a Neighborhood Clean up Day too! The new compensation schedule had chart showing year-to-date responses to been presented to employees earlier in the calls received. There were 42 fire/carbon 1 day - June 7th - 9:00 - 4:00 day and was unanimously embraced. In monoxide alarms, 186 traffic accidents, 275 medical calls, 19 citizen assists, 9 addition to recommending the changes, For Info, Call The GCA: the state required the district to recalcu- structure fires, 19 other fires (wildland, le- late overtime payments going back two gal burns, trash, or car fires), 2 odor calls, Bill Carroll – 488-4288 years. Firefighters ended up receiving 4 utility problems, 4 electrical hazards, 2 Bill Bristol – 481-3366 checks ranging from $1,500 to $1,700 rescues, 7 hazmat calls, and 29 “other” apiece at that meeting. calls. The numbers do not reflect respons- es to calls from outside the district. These Building costs reports will now be given monthly. Sponsored by Station 1, on Highway 105, required Hildebrandt reported that there were repairs because of a leak in the ceiling. more than 90 ambulance calls in March. Recent heavy, wet snow that melted on the The district is only being paid on just over flat roof reportedly ripped off a lightning 50 percent of the invoices it sends out. rod on the roof, which came through the ********** ceiling, Denboske said. The ceiling tiles The Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection were replaced and roof repaired. Station 2 District meets the fourth Wednesday of on Roller Coaster Road also experienced each month at 7 p.m. at Station 1, 18650 leaks in the bay, which were repaired. Highway 105. The next meeting is May 27. In addition, utility costs have been Gleneagle Civic Association / www.GleneagleHOA.org For more information, call Chief Denbo- [email protected] rising to the point that Treasurer John Hil- ske at 266-3367. 20 Beers on Tap! Your Local Ale House! Penny Draft Beer! All you can eat crab legs Come in and try any of our great draft beer selections and recive your first draft beer for only a Penny! Thursday nights after 5 pm Coupon not valid with daily specials. Only one coupon per visit. Not valid with any other offer. Coupon good through May 31, 2009. $15.99 Open 7 Days a Week - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Sun & Mon 6 am - 8 pm, Tue - Sat 6 am - 9 pm 481-6446 13860 Gleneagle Dr. Across from Loaf ‘n Jug www.asecondcup.net Page 18 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 19

Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, April 22 Volunteer data submitted for pension plan evaluation

By Jim Kendrick meeting. However, Gent at- providing the current retirement also discussed the confusion in coverage changes would be sepa- The Donald Wescott Fire Pro- tended the regular district board benefit of $300 per month after regulations regarding part-time rately charged or already were tection District Board held two meeting. 20 years of fully qualifying an- employees who also qualify for included in the adjusted figures meetings on April 22. The first Volunteer firefighter nual service, as well as two op- per diem and 401A retirement presented by Jeff Cunningham, meeting was the semi-annual pension board meeting tions for increasing the benefit to plans. the district’s insurance agent, on Wescott pension board meeting. Badger reported that Wescott $400 or $500 per month. New volunteer Aug. 20. Two volunteer firefighters, Bat- had submitted all the required Colorado volunteer firefight- candidates interviewed Background: Cunningham had talion Chief Mike Badger and data for district participation in ers must complete 36 hours of Badger reported that he had presented a proposal on Aug. Lt. Bryan Ackerman, joined the the upcoming 2009 Actuarial continuation training require- just finished interviewing seven 20 for the 2009 calendar year Wescott board to consider finan- Study being conducted by the ments each year to have that prospective volunteers from a liability and property policy cial matters regarding long-term Fire and Police Pension Associa- calendar year count toward the pool of 12 interested volunteers. with no increase in rates. The volunteers’ pensions. The second tion (FPPA). The actuarial report FPPA’s 20-year pension qualifi- The majority of the volunteers total premium will go up about meeting was the regular April should be available from the cation requirement. Wescott of- live in the local area, and some $2,100, however, due to the board meeting. FPPA by July. This final report fers 55 hours of training per year already have firefighting quali- district’s increasing number of Director Greg Gent was will evaluate actuarial soundness on Tuesday nights. fications. He expected all 12 to calls, the increase in medical excused from the pension board of the pension plan to continue Some volunteers have also pass the interview process by coverage for added staff, and made themselves available for April 29 and begin orientation equipment changeovers. Chief full shifts to qualify for part- and training in May. If the new Jeff Edwards noted that Cun- Wescott Fire Dept. Summer Safety Fair time pay when substituting for volunteers complete the required ningham had completed an full-time firefighters who are on minimum of 36 hours of training audit of all the district’s stan- Sat., May 16, 10 am–2 pm vacation or sick leave. this year, they would be eligible dard operating procedures and Director Bill Lowes, who to be added to the pension plan practices for his company, VFIS. Wescott Fire Station #1 is a retired Wescott volunteer in 2009, having served over half After a preliminary review of the firefighter, informed the board the year. proposal packages presented to 15415 Gleneagle Drive of wording in a new FPPA Jour- them by Cunningham, the board nal article implying that active Regular meeting agreed to make a final decision volunteers accepting a monthly Treasurer’s report: Board on the proposal at the Septem- Meet �������������������stipend might not be eligible for Treasurer Dennis Feltz reported ber board meeting,������������������� to give each a monthly pension. He added that that the property and motor ve- director time to review the pro- � Wescott firefighters & other emergency personnel there might also be a problem for hicle tax payments to date have posal in depth before a vote. See � Health professionals—fitness to dental those Wescott volunteers who ac- been higher than budgeted for www.ourcommunitynews.org/ this point in the year. Interest � Local merchants with special offers cept part-time pay, because they v8n9.htm#dwfpd. ��� ���� ����� might also become ineligible to income, on the other hand, is On Sept. 24, the board unan- qualify for the pension program. lower than budgeted due to the imously approved the finalized See ��� ���� ����� poor economy. ���� ��� ��� Badger replied that he had cost of the annual renewal of the � Local firefighting & emergency equipment checked with the FPPA as well Overtime costs were 40 per- district’s liability and loss policy ��� � Firefighting demonstrations as the federal and state labor de- cent, higher than the 33.3 percent from longtime insurer VFIS. Al- ��� ���expenditure rate planned in the � Flight for Life & Memorial Hospital helicopters������������������� ����partments regarding whether vol- though the rates �������������������did not increase, unteers could be paid. There are budget for the first four months. the finalized cost went up $253. � Crash car exhibit Acting Chief Vinny Burns noted ����� no written��� regulations regarding An additional factor consid- � Bike rodeo sponsored by Premier this issue, with the exception of a that overtime was higher because ered was aging of the staff. See Urgent Care reference to training hours. Cur- it took three weeks to fill a va- www.ourcommunitynews.org/��� �������� ����� � cancy caused by a firefighter’s rently, part-time employees can- v8n10.htm#dwfpd. ���������������� Enjoy ��� ����not count ����� volunteer firefighter resignation. Feltz said the increase���� in ��� ��� �����training time completed during Payments to insurer VFIS cost of about $6,000 was based � Free lunch served by firefighters a paid part-time shift toward the have been higher than expected on premiums for �� a separate���������������������� life ��� � Health and safety giveaways 36-hour requirement. Badger��� ���due to confusion over whether insurance rider for��������������������������� all staff and ���� board members. Another $1,400 ����� ������������ ��������������� will be charged for new����� people ����������������������� ��� added to the staff. The board will ��������������������� Read�������� All About It � ����� have to reallocate������������������������ money from � other budget lines �to��������������������� make up the���� ����������������������������������z BusinessWeek, March 3, ��� 2008 ������������� shortfall for the remaining quar- ���������������� ������������������������� ����������������� ��������������������������������������Edward Jones was the highest-ranking terly payments to VFIS. A sepa- brokerage firm on BusinessWeek magazine’s rate line for life insurance�������������������������������������������������� costs ���������������������������������������������������������second ranking of “Customer Service will be added to the budget. ��������������������������������������������������� ������������ ������������������������������ Champs.” The firm ranked No. 8 among 25 Director Scott Campbell ����������������������������������������������������national and international companies� that ������������������������� ����������� ��������������� ���� commented on the time spent It's����� simple, �������� really. �������� How ���� well ����� you ���� retire ������� depends �������� on ���how ��� well ������������������������������������are the “best providers of ������������ customer service” ��������������������������������������������� you�������������������������������������������������������� prepare today. Whether retirement is down the road or based on techniques, strategies and tools by the board and staff at several ������������������������ ����������������� board meetings to ��develop������������������������ ����������������� a new just�������������������������������������������������������� around the corner, if you're working toward your goals used to deliver great�������� service, according � to ����� the budget report format,� ���������������������“I just want now,������������������������������������ the better off you'll be. �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������magazine. ������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������� ��� ������������� to say how great this��������������������������������������������������� is compared ����������������������� ������������� ������ ������� to where we were last������������������������� year. Hon- ���������� ���� ����������� ������ ������� �� ����������������������z ��������������������������������������FORTUNE Magazine, February 4, � ���������������������� ������������� ������ ������� estly, this is just fantastic.�������������������������� I know �����������������������������������������������2008 ������������� ��� ���������� ������� �������� ����������� it was a long haul to������������������������ get here but ������������������������������������������������������� For the ninth year, Edward Jones was named it’s great.” ������� ���������������������� ����������������������������������������������������one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” ������������� ����������� ������������������������������������������� in America by FORTUNE magazine in its Chief’s report: Badger reported ������������������������������������ ������������ that he and three ��� other�������������������������� Wescott annual listing. The firm ranked No. 4 overall �� ����������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������and No. 2 on the ����������������� magazine’s Best Large-sized firefighters—firefighter����������������� Shannon Balvanz, Capt. Sean���������������� Pearson, ��� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������Company list. These nine FORTUNE rankings ������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������� include top 10 finishes for six years and and Lt. Tim Hampton—success����������������������������������������������������������� - ����������������������� �������������consecutive ������ No. ������� 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. fully completed the Fire Officer ������������������������������������������������������ ������������������� �������������������� ���������������������� ������������� ������ ������� 1 training course offered by Tex- ������ ���� ������ ���� Donna M O'Bryant as A&M University in Flower Financial Advisor ������� ���������������������� ������� ���������������������� . Mound, Texas. In addition, Capt. 13710 Struthers Road Scott Ridings has also success- ������� ������� Suite 110 fully completed Fire Officer 1 Colorado Springs, CO ����������������� ����������������� ������������������� ������ ���� training. 80921 ��� ������������������� 719-487-0407 ���������������� Wescott and the Black For- Adam Brad Donna Matt Leasha �������� est Fire Department�� will������ now be Grayson Lundberg O’Bryant Surma Larsen ������������������� able to host the first������������������� Fire Officer Palmer Lake Monument Gleneagle Gleneagle Northgate ������ ���� 1 training course to������ be held���� in 481-4964 481-0043 487-0407 488-0457 484-0257

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Colorado, which is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. � � Burns stated the district � � � � plans to start a residency pro- gram for two volunteer firefight- ers to live in Station 2 on Sun Hill Drive to provide additional coverage for the eastern portion of the district. The residents would continue to work at their regular jobs. Station 2 is being ������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������ upgraded for the volunteer resi- ������������������������������������������������������������ �������������������������������������������������������� dents. Open house and Fun Run set: Pearson briefed the board on ����������������������� the open house and safety fair planned for May 16 in partner- � � ship with the organizers of the � � annual Gleneagle 5K Fun Run. � � The race activities will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Wescott activities will start immediately after that and last until the evening. There will be a Jazzercise area in the Antelope Trails Elementary School for ������������������������������������� ��������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������� runners to warm up and cool ���������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������� down for the races that start at ������������������������������� 7 a.m. ����������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������� Wescott will provide emer- gency medical services and water using golf carts from the Gleneagle golf course during the event. Pearson said the com- bined event will be a health fair Childrens Choice as well—to get people up and moving. Pearson expects this to be 488-0884 77 Third Street, Monument the largest and most attended event that Wescott has ever put on. He has contacted several lo- cal businesses to generate inter- est in sponsorship of numerous activities. The Flight for Life Join our Summer helicopter and crew will a fea- tured guest again, along with a Blackhawk helicopter from the Colorado National Guard. Gle- neagle Golf will have a chipping green available. Camp fun! There will also be an emer- gency extrication demonstra- tion using a wrecked car and presentations on motorcycle and ATV safety, fire boating and swimming safety presentations, Swim Lessons a “living with wildlife within the Wescott district” booth, the Air Force Academy smoke trailer, Pick your weeks numerous county emergency Gymnastic Lessons vehicle static displays, and a bi- cycle rodeo. The Monument Marketplace Premier Urgent Care has donated Bowling Pick your days 50 children’s helmets to be given away during the rodeo. Run report: There were 98 runs Skating in February, bringing the total to 217—an 11 percent decrease K-6 from the first two months in 2008. Calls picked up in March Swimming to 110, for a total of 317, which is a 6 percent decrease from the first three months last year. The board went into execu- Library d & tive session to discuss matters Ol involving negotiations and strat- eet egies. No additional action was Lots of Great M ds! taken after the executive session en prior to adjournment. fri ********** ew The next meeting will be held Field Trips! N at 7 p.m. on May 27 at Sta- tion 1, 15415 Gleneagle Drive. Regular board meetings are normally held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Information: 488-8680. Call for more information: 488-0884 Page 20 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 21

Lewis-Palmer School District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 14 Community safety program coming to schools

By Harriet Halbig the caller is given a case number if they The product of the program will be School gave a presentation on their School At the Lewis-Palmer School District Ac- wish to follow up their report. Individu- a CD-ROM for each school with floor Improvement Plan, stressing community countability Advisory Committee meet- als are encouraged to report such things plans and aerial photos of the facility and engagement. Each student in the school ing on April 14, Hal Garland, the district’s as drugs and alcohol in schools, weapons, information about where to turn off power was involved in a project under the title of director of Auxiliary Services, gave an ex- suicide threats, gang activity, bullying, and other utilities entering the building. Creekside Cares. One group organized an tensive presentation on a new community and fights. The information should be compiled by exchange with a class from the Harrison safety program called safe2tell. Since the founding of the program, 35 the end of June. Access to the information School District. They corresponded with This statewide program, created by percent of calls have come from parents. will be strictly limited. each other and wrote stories. They will the Colorado State Patrol, is based on Developers of the program sought to em- In addition, a study will be made of present books to the class and have a pic- the premise that in most cases, there is power students with the ability to control how safe students feel in their schools. nic in May to meet in person. advance knowledge of plans to attack their environment and not to accept what Each classroom will be provided with a Another group took handmade val- schools or other facilities. Statistics show happens around them. checklist regarding action in the case of entines to a senior center. Other projects that in the past year, the program pre- Older students are encouraged to put lockdown, tornado, earthquake, fire, or involved recycling, collecting food for a vented over 100 suicides in the state and the phone number on their cell phones so other emergencies. Schools will practice food bank, a study of mountain pine bee- that 80 percent of the cases brought to the that it is readily available at all times. Re- lockdowns and tornado drills as well as tle damage and its prevention, adopting a attention of the program were resolved. ports need not be school-related. Garland fire drills. family for Christmas through Tri-Lakes Posters are now up in schools and the said that the program should be in full At the elementary level, emphasis will Cares and fundraising for the Juvenile staff and teachers of local schools are now force by the beginning of the next school be on bullying and feeling unsafe at home. Diabetes Foundation. being trained. Training of students will year. Garland said a school safety officer in the Also, an analysis of the district’s bud- follow. Garland also reported that Gov. Bill Sheriff’s Office travels to the schools. get was presented. It was pointed out that The basic element of the program is Ritter recently created a Safeschool Re- When a student reports a problem, economic stimulus funds will be available a toll-free phone number. Any child or source Center that reports to the executive the School Board is notified, as well as the for the upcoming year, but it is still uncer- adult who observes or hears of suspicious director of Public Safety. The Lewis- principal of the school and law enforce- tain where they can be applied. activity is urged to call. The number is an- Palmer school district has been chosen ment officials. ********** swered at a central location and the calls as one of six pilot districts with funding Creekside Middle School The next meeting of the committee will are referred to local authorities. There is provided to the middle schools and high Improvement Plan be on May 12 at 7 p.m. in the Learning no caller identification number attached to schools to look at risk assessment within Representatives of Creekside Middle Center of the administration building, 146 the line, so all reports are anonymous, and the district. Jefferson St. in Monument.

Special Education Advisory Committee, April 8 Committee’s funds, goals discussed

By Harriet Halbig after the fact. reported that the program presented in Care Network, a group that meets monthly On April 8, District 38 Special Educa- O’Brien said she would meet with March by the PEAK Parent Center was to discuss matters related to disabled in- tion Director Julie O’Brien reported School Superintendent Ray Blanche and attended by 46 people. The program ad- dividuals and the resources available to that discussions continue regarding the Superintendent of Student Learning Shir- dressed the new forms and procedures them. She said it is a mutual support group amount and use of funds from the federal ley Trees the following week to discuss regarding Individual Education Plans. that offers speakers at its meetings and is �������������������economic stimulus package. She told��������������������������������� the use of the funds to address transportation Byrnes briefly discussed whether the open to new members. The Web site for Special Education Advisory Committee needs and to enhance the transition pro- committee’s goals for 2008-09 had been the group is myfcn.org. ����������� (SEAC) that the funds������������������������������������������������������������������������� may be spent on gram, which serves students leaving high met. It was agreed that the parent support Byrnes suggested that members of technology, staff development,���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� and bring- school and entering the work force. The programs, held on the fourth Wednesday the committee look at the Colorado De- ����� ���������������������������������������������� ing facilities into compliance with the funding, once provided, must be spent of each month, fulfilled all expectations. partment of Education Web site to learn ����������� Americans with Disabilities Act. She said within three��������� years. �����The reinstatement of the Someone Who of grants and other programs that may �����������������any use of the funds must be accounted for Committee Chair Brent Byrnes Cares program was a second goal that benefit the group. �������������������������������� �������������������� � was met. Redesign of the SEAC Web site The committee discussed strategies ��� ����������� ����� � was a third major goal, but that had been for improving attendance at its meetings. delayed by a change in servers. Improvement of the Web site may help, Here is a copy of your ad as it will appear in the RSVP Postcard Mailer. Please check all spelling, punctuation,The phone resource fair, originally sched- as would inclusion of information on the numbers, addresses, web addresses, etc. RSVP is not responsible for typographic errors or incorrect informationuled for April after 4, was postponed until May group in the packets sent home with stu- proof has been approved. Print corrections directly on proof in DARK ink and return by fax to (303) 936-4115. due to snow. One parent present objected dents. One suggestion was that the first to the fact that individuals and organiza- meeting of the school year be a social tions at the fair will be prohibited from event rather than a formal business meet- selling books and other resources on the ing, so that interested parents could inter- ��� premises. O’Brien commented that it was act with current members of the group. �������� possibly a sales tax issue, but since the ********** fair will be held in a school district facil- The final meeting of the committee for the ity, free information and catalogs may be school year will be held May 13, 6 p.m., distributed, but sales may not occur. Learning Center, administration building, An attendee mentioned the Family 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Front

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Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority board, April 23 Authority approves new accountant

By Jim Kendrick arose when Struthers Road between Higby and Baptist confirm whether any changes in schedule have occurred. The Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority Roads was permanently closed to build the new north- (BRRTA) board met on April 23 with a minimum quo- bound on-ramps at Baptist Road. rum achieved through a short cell-phone conference call. However, BRRTA is not responsible The regularly scheduled April 10 meeting had been post- for making corrections to the large poned. County Commissioner Dennis Hisey and Monu- dips in the Higby Road intersection, ment Trustee Travis Easton were present at the meeting he said, and the town should pay the in Monument Town Hall. County Commissioner Amy $25,000. Fixing the dip in the road re- Lathen and Monument Trustee Rafael Dominguez were quires roto-milling 50 feet of roadway absent from the meeting. and removing all the asphalt in the The start of the meeting was delayed over an hour intersection and completely replac- to allow County Commissioner Wayne Williams, the ing it. He said both projects should BRRTA board president, to call in from the State Capitol be combined into a single contract Building in Denver to make a quorum. Williams said he with Lawrence Construction Co., the was “testifying on a critical bill” at a hearing that was general contractor for the I-25 Baptist running late and would be available to make a quorum Road interchange expansion. only for a few minutes. Meeting participants huddled The board unanimously approved around Denslow’s cell phone, which was set on “speaker an expenditure of up to $70,000 for phone” when no spare landline phone with a functional performing the combined project in microphone could be located in the building. June. Torres will work out a cost- Monument has not had a second representative at- sharing arrangement with the town, tend a BRRTA meeting since Mayor Byron Glenn re- and a final vote on the actual costs signed from BRRTA at the end of the meeting on Dec. to BRRTA and the town will be con- 12. Dominguez was appointed to replace Glenn at the ducted by Denslow using a phone Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 5 but has not attended poll of the five BRRTA directors a BRRTA meeting since then. so that Lawrence Construction can With this ad. Good thru The board unanimously approved eight checks to- begin work as soon as possible. 5/31/09. Not valid with taling $28,810 and unanimously ratified six requisitions At this point, Williams said he 10% OFF! other offers. totaling $2,488,462 as consent items. had to hang up to go testify, and the Denslow noted that BRRTA is diligently work- meeting was adjourned for lack of ing with the state to increase compliance, but there are a quorum. All other agenda items still some vendors within BRRTA that are not collect- were continued. ing and/or paying BRRTA sales taxes to the state. The ********** board unanimously approved a motion to engage Clifton The next meeting will be held at 2:30 Gunderson LLP for general accounting services in 2009 p.m. on May 8 at the old Town Hall, based on that firm having more expertise regarding 166 Second St. Meetings are nor- transportation authorities and special districts. Denslow mally held at 2:30 p.m. on the second said Clifton Gunderson would also do budget and audit Friday of the month. Note that this preparation for the authority that R.S. Wells has been do- next meeting will be held during the Proud home of... �������������������������� ing until now. move of the Monument Town staff to �������� ��������� Jim Di Biase of Olive Real Estate Group Inc., de- the new Town Hall at Highway 105 American Legion Post 9-11. Become������ a member� ������ and � � � � �������������������������� veloper of the proposed Fairfield Inn and Suites in the and Beacon Lite Road, so the date, receive (every day) 20% OFF food������� and � ������� Monument Ridge development on the southeast corner time, or location may change. Infor- �������� ��������� 50% OFF alcohol. Women’s auxiliary ��������� � � � ������ � ������ of Baptist Road and Struthers Road, told the board that mation: Contact Denise Denslow for ������������������� ������� � ������� the “hotel’s opinion” is that the authority’s designation of this meeting only at 303-779-4525 to forming now! Call for information.������������������������������������� �������� ������������������ the inn as a “full service hotel” led to it being charged an � � unfairly high road use fee by BRRTA. ���� ���� ������� ���� � ���� � ������� Di Biase added that Olive’s traffic engineering ������������������� ������������������� firm had sent supporting documentation from a study ������� ��������������� ���������� ������������������ conducted by the Institute of Transportation Engineers ������� ����������������������������������� ������ �������� � ��������������� ���������� ������������ (ITE), which publishes the national industry-standard ������������������ � ����������������� �������������������� � ITE Trip Generation handbook, to BRRTA’s traffic engi- ������ �������� � ��������������� ��������� ������������ neer—Felsburg, Holt, & Ullevig—as requested. � ����������������� Di Biase stated that the inn does not have “conference � ��������� facilities, restaurants, bars, etc. This market can’t support that and probably wouldn’t support that type of use for 20-plus years. We’ve asked that they use the category that was specific to business and limited service hotels.” Denslow said this was a “traffic engineer versus traf- fic engineer” difference of opinion. Di Biase replied, “How can Felsburg say that there’s not supporting documentation when the ITE did the study themselves?” He added that there’s a 20 percent differ- ence in traffic generation between hotels with and without conference facilities in the ITE handbook. “I’ll tell you right now that I think we would continue to fight that deci- sion if you decided to use an inappropriate category.” Di Biase also noted that the handbook calls for 85 percent occupancy, while Fairfield’s national occupancy rate is 76 percent. Hisey disputed the need for BRRTA to consider using any occupancy rate other than 85 percent if that is the national industry standard in the ITE hand- book. The decision on implementing the new Felsburg fee schedule that expands the number of road use fee catego- ries from 4 to 25-30 was continued to the next BRRTA meeting that is scheduled to be held on May 8. Di Biase proposed that representatives from both traffic engineer- ing firms attend that meeting. Contract manager Bob Torres of Jacobs Engineering reported that the cost of adding an additional southbound lane to Jackson Creek Parkway between the YMCA traf- fic signal and Higby Road is roughly $41,000. The cost to eliminate the dip in the roadway at the Higby Road intersection, as requested by the Monument Board of Trustees, is an additional $25,000. Monument will per- form the striping. Torres said that BRRTA should pay for adding the southbound lane to improve traffic flow difficulties that Page 22 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 23 April Weather Wrap By Bill Kappel After a very dry and warm February and start to a storm are much greater than during the heart of the April 2009 produced just what we needed around the March, things changes dramatically around the last week winter season. region, lots of moisture and cooler than average tem- of March. Since March 23, we’ve picked up over 75 inches The first signs of the storm showed up before sun- peratures. In fact, temperatures were 7° below average of snow and 6 inches of moisture. This wet and cold the rise on Thursday the 16th, when a weak push of cold air for highs. Also, this was our snowiest single month in the last five weeks has now put us back above average in the brought low clouds and fog to the area. Later that after- past seven years. snow and moisture department and at the perfect time of noon moist unstable air began to override this cool air the year—the start of growing season. mass, and thunderstorms with snow and graupel broke The return to winter that moved in to end March out. These initial bands of moisture and storminess were continued through the first week of April. Snow, heavy at ahead of the main system, which really got cranking up times, greeted us on the 1st, falling in two rounds, one in Friday morning. Heavy bands of snow fell off and on most the morning, then a heavier shot in the evening. Overall, of the day and were often accompanied by thunder. 2-4 inches accumulated around the area, with nearly a As the low continued to spiral over southern Colo- half an inch of liquid equivalent. Clear skies that night, rado, more heavy snow piled up throughout Saturday, combined with fresh snow and a cold air mass, meant a before finally coming to an end just before midnight. chilly start to the morning on the 2nd, with low in the Temperatures held in the low 30’s and upper 20’s during single digits. the storm, so the snow had a high water content, with Skies stayed clear that afternoon and the next, and most of us picking up 2-3 inches of moisture. Total snow- even with the snow and cold air mass, the strong April fall above 7,000 feet ranged from 16-30 inches, making sun helped highs reach into the 40s and 50s. Further, this the biggest storm of the season—so far—just ahead sunshine this time of the year means the snow melts no of the Nov. 30 snow. matter what the temperatures, so most of this snow was Much like the big snow we had during April 2007, gone by the 3rd. But more was on the way. Another pow- there was minor tree damage as some top-heavy pines erful storm moved through the state starting late on the succumbed to the weight of the snow. Also interesting 4th. This brought another round of snow and wind from was the sharp contrast in snowfall between the Divide the late morning of the 5th through the early morning of and areas to the north and south. The Colorado Springs the 6th. As much as 4-10 inches fell throughout the area, airport (the official reporting station for Colorado driven by strong north winds, causing our second blizzard Springs) recorded only 0.2 inch of snow and 0.53 inch in two weeks. Temperatures were chilly with this system, of precipitation. This shows again how much different with highs holding below freezing on the 4th and 5th and our weather is from just down the road in town. This is overnight lows again dipping into the single digits. especially evident during the transition seasons, when Marce’s Collection & Yet another storm moved in for Easter to end the elevation plays such a large role in who gets snow and second week of April. The week started off quiet and who gets rain. Pacific-Rim Interiors cold, with fresh snow on the ground. Monday morning The week of the 20th saw a nice reprieve from the the 6th was downright cold as lows dipped into the single cold and snow as high pressure moved into the area. The Special and Unique Gifts digits. But the strong April sunshine did its work and strong late April sunshine allowed temperatures to jump temperatures were back to the upper 60s the next couple into the 60s and 70s, our warmest weather of the month. On Sale! of afternoons making quick work of the snow that had The snowpack was deep after the weekend storm, so even fallen to start the month. with the warmth, it took a while to melt it. Yet another Fri. & Sat., May 8-9 • 10-4 At the same time, however, our Easter snowstorm system moved through the region starting on the 25th was gathering strength as a cut-off low-pressure system with low clouds, fog, and drizzle initially. Then as the off the southern coast of California. This storm took heart of the storm moved over the area, 2-4 inches of its sweet time moving through the Southwest toward snow accumulated from the evening of the 26th through Colorado, because it was separated from the main push the morning of the 27th. of the jet stream (hence the name cut-off low). But when The month ended with quiet and mild conditions af- it finally arrived Saturday, it was able to tap into a much ter a couple mornings of fog and low clouds. We should more unstable atmosphere, courtesy of the stronger April really begin to see a nice green-up during May after all sunshine and higher levels of moisture, and produced the abundant moisture during April. Enjoy the reprieve widespread moisture for the region. Saturday saw some from having to water so much for at least the next couple brief heavy snowfall, but these were just the prelude to of weeks. the main storm. Snow really began to pile up starting A look ahead around 3 a.m. Sunday. Heavy, wet snow continued into May often brings a wide variety of weather conditions 755 Highway 105, Suite 1 the early afternoon hours on Sunday, then mixed in with in the region, from warm, sunny days to severe thun- Behind the West End Center some ice pellets through early evening. derstorms, and even some snow. May 2007 was a snowy Because this storm’s origins were from a southerly May, with over 20 inches accumulating for the month, (719) 481-8766 latitude and there was no accompanying cold front from then last year was close to average with just a few inches. the north, elevation was the main player in who got snow For a complete look at monthly climate summaries for and how much. Most areas around the region above 7,000 the Tri-Lakes region, please visit www.thekappels.com/ feet picked up 6-12 inches of wet snow, while almost as ClimateSummary.htm. soon as you went below the treeline north or south of the April 2009 Weather Statistics divide, there was almost nothing. This is typical for mid- Average High 52.1° (-4.9) to late spring events, where we get to take advantage of Average Low 25.6° (-1.8) our relatively high elevation. Highest Temperature 73° on the 23rd The other good news with this storm was the amount Lowest Temperature 2° on the 6th of water that was deposited. The snow equated to well Monthly Precipitation 5.25” “Your Hometown Auto Dealer” over an inch of liquid moisture for us, and most areas (+2.07” 40% below normal) from the Front Range through the eastern plains received Monthly Snowfall 54.9” a good amount of beneficial moisture, just what our plants (+25.9” 53% below normal) 481-9900 need as they start growing in earnest. Season to Date Snow 131.9” 465 Hwy 105, Monument The third major storm of the month produced heavy (+2.6” 2% below normal) snow to end the week of the 13th. The week started off (the snow season is from July 1 to June 30) quiet enough with highs in the 50s and low 60s under Season to Date Precip 20.75” We specialize in partly cloudy skies. However, the strong storm was mov- (+2.37” 12% above normal) ing onshore in the Pacific Northwest and headed straight (the precip season is from July 1 to June 30) used, reconditioned & through the Intermountain West. Then, with a powerful Heating Degree Days 857 (+180) jet stream giving the storm extra strength, it took a turn Cooling Degree Days 0 through the Four Corners and moved across the Colo- For more detailed weather information and climatology current model SUBARUS! rado-New Mexico border. This is a very favorable storm of the Palmer Divide and Tri-Lakes region, please visit track for us. Bill Kappel’s Weather Web page at www.thekappels.com/ • Competitive Pricing Further adding to the intensity of the storm were two Weather.htm. • Full Coverage Warranties factors. First, it was a slow mover, so it stayed over south- Remember, weather affects all of us everyday and ern Colorado for several days, allowing large amounts is a very important part of life for us in the Tri-Lakes • Family Owned & Operated of snow and moisture to fall. Second, we are now well region, and we want to hear from you. If you see a unique into spring, so the sun’s strength is much stronger and weather event or have a weather question, please contact View our inventory at therefore the contrasts in temperatures in the atmosphere us at [email protected]. and consequently the dynamics and energy available for Bill Kappel is a meteorologist and Tri-Lakes resident. www.MonumentMotors.com Page 22 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 23 Letters to Our Community NEPCO Letter Guidelines rephrase that: they don’t have a Also, advanced plans to bring Northern El Paso County Coalition Our Community News welcomes vision that serves to preserve the Walgreens and the 57-room, of Community Associations letters to the editor on topics natural beauty, open-space, or five-story, 86-parking-spot of general interest. The OCN small-town community feel that Arbor Mountain facility to our Your Neighborhood editorial board has established a originally brought folks to this area. Additionally, everything HOA Resource policy that we do not knowingly area. Their focus is clear: develop off of Baptist and Jackson Creek print letters that have appeared the town’s financial strength (i.e., Parkway, including the three- in substantially the same form encourage new development). story, 85-room Fairfield Inn, and Community Education Highlights elsewhere. The result: urban sprawl. the new home development plan with the Superintendents Please identify your submis- Board members are not con- northeast of I-25 and Baptist. sion as a letter to the editor and sidering the vision of those who The Board of Trustees is Dr. Blanch—District 38 include your full name, home ad- came here to escape the congest- trading in Monument’s small- Dr. Hatchell—District 20 dress, and day and evening phone ed, high-density cities you’ll find town charm, something that numbers. A limit of 300 words is elsewhere. Their agenda is clear: cannot be recaptured once given recommended. Letters may be increase tax revenue. Too much away. If you feel the same way, � Saturday, May 9 edited for length, grammar, and property is zoned for commercial make a difference. Elect those � 10 a.m. to noon and residential development. The who will represent your values, accuracy. Send your letter to ed � Family of Christ Lutheran [email protected] or end result is overcrowding and attend city council meetings, and mail to Our Community News, few dedicated “open spaces” voice your concerns through the Church, 675 Baptist Rd. P.O. Box 1742, Monument, Colo- between developed areas. paper. Until we all do so, expect (enter from Leather Chaps) rado 80132-1742. In the past year, Highway more of the same from a board In response to problems re- 105 (east of I-25) has seen several clearly focused on economic NEPCO Mission: To facilitate communication and interaction among the new developments: Sears, Monu- development, not preservation of homeowners associations and residential areas of northern El Paso County in ceiving e-mail, if you send your order to exchange ideas on topics of common interest to the constituent letter by e-mail, we will send an ment Academy, a bank, and the our community. associations and to develop collective responses to the county on issues e-mail acknowldegement. If you new homes off of Knollwood. Ira Cline affecting the quality of life of NEPCO member associations. For more infor- do not receive an acknowledge- mation, visit www.nepco.org or call Bob Swedenburg at 481-2723. ment, please call Susan Hindman at 481-8511 to confirm that we have received your letter. 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Monument Board of Trustees lacks vision I’d like to echo the concerns raised by Lisa Haskell in the April 4 issue of OCN (“Wal- greens approval disturbing,” Let- ters). My family and I moved to Woodmoor two years ago. Being in the Air Force, we’ve lived in many places and observed much (both good and bad) about those locations. It’s becoming more evident with every passing month that the Monument Board of Trustees does not have a well-thought-out vision for our future. Well, let me

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Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide The American dipper

sizzling jazz. Not exactly a place one might expect to find Reportedly, nests are the size of a soccer ball with a local birders, but as luck would have it, sitting at the table 2-inch inner rim to prevent the chicks from falling out. next to us was a couple with Audubon symbols on their The dippers enter the nest through a small side hole with jackets. an arched opening. The nests are well constructed and During a break, Raleigh struck up a conversation and thought to be re-used for many years, because dippers asked the couple where they liked to hike. The discussion spend their entire lives in one watershed. moved on to include birds and the inevitable question: The dipper is an early nester. Mating begins in March “What is your favorite bird?” Their unequivocal answer and chicks are hatched in April. The average nest con- was the American dipper, which reportedly was also the tains four eggs, which are incubated about 16 days. After favorite bird of the great American naturalist John Muir. hatching, young dippers need ample time to develop and This is a bird that occupies a unique niche, as it is spend about 24 days in the nest before fledging, twice that the only true aquatic songbird. The American dipper is of other songbird nestlings. When young dippers leave not an easy bird to spot. Its slate gray plumage blends in the nest, they jump directly into a fast-moving water but well with the boulders along streams. It is a solitary bird do not dive below the surface until their plumage is fully and when it feels threatened, it will flatten out and remain developed. motionless on the water’s surface. In an instant it can dive One of my art students described a bird called an ou- into the water, where it can remain for up to 30 seconds. zel that seemed similar to the American dipper. 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Art Matters Local artists share their secrets

By Janet Sellers it has been a spring and summer tradition to visit the art April art salon held at the TLCA offered an intimate look The heart of the arts is growing in our community. In the galleries in town and celebrate—and buy—from our local into the minds and hearts of local artists. They brought a space of just April alone, events with artists sharing how artists and venues. couple of paintings each; non-artists—art fans—took in they do what they do were going strong, and promise to Many evenings the festivities include music, art the evening, and it was a fulfilling and interesting time continue with gusto. walks, and a bit to eat or drink. My favorite thing to do is for all. The idea behind the salon echoes the traditional At the Winter-Helmich Gallery, Third and Front walk along the Art Hop pathways and go from one end of gatherings of artists and art lovers who get together over Streets, on Saturday mornings, a unique Art Chat event our little town to the other enjoying the art, the evening libations to talk about the art they love and, in this case, has been going on every month since late last year. There air, and meeting many old and new art friends along the works in progress. When the artists bring a painting, is no fee, and Susan Helmich has been inviting artists and way. I always find a new artist or new artwork that I like, suggestions and comments from the group are shared. I the public to come together and learn about the artist du and it is such a delight to casually visit with others as we found the group to be welcoming and warm, with astute, jour in terms of creativity from inspiration through all make our way through town. My suggestion is for you to intelligent comments. I am looking forward to the next creative processes to the final artwork. bring a friend or two to the Art Hop, do the hop and take one! In April, sculptor Ruth Burink shared her art process, notes for coming back at a later date to view the art again Third Friday Salon meets every other month from 3: insights, and beautiful artwork, as well as her working and, hopefully, buy some art to take home or to the office 30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the TLCA. Upcoming dates are: tools and sketches. My favorite part of art is always the and keep a refreshing memory of your visit. June 19, Aug. 21, Oct, 16, and Dec. 18. Cost is $15. A glass imagination part, and the sketches show so much of the Also, now every other month at the Tri-Lakes Center of wine or a soft drink and light appetizers are included. initial planning phases of fine art, while the final piece for the Arts, Elizabeth Hacker and Claudette Bedingfield So, do join your Tri-Lakes community and me in embodies the full manifestation of the artist’s heart. will offer some traditional-style art salons. The public is the start of the spring and summer art season! The first We had coffee, tea, and a continental breakfast of invited, and, for the small entry fee, an evening of art and Art Hop is May 21, and the next Third Friday art salon sorts with the Art Chat—perfect for the chilly, foggy convivial pursuits centering on art ensues. Called the is planned for June 19. Dress up, or dress down, but wear morning—and a roomful of admirers were in attendance. “Third Friday Art Salon,” the event harkens to the days some comfy shoes, as you will truly enjoy the stroll The Art Chats at Winter-Helmich Gallery have been so of the impressionists, when artists met at a cafe to critique through town for the Art Hop evening and the Art Salon successful, and Susan plans to resume them after the each other’s art over wine and the like. evenings as well. We have the most beautiful summer summer Art Hop season. “The goal of the TLCA salon is to encourage local evenings on the planet, with long twilights afforded us Which brings me to news of another happy art event: artists and rev-up their creative engines. It is an opportu- by our magnificent mountains, and the soft evening glow This month starts up the Art Hop series for 2009. Every nity for artists to view their art through the eyes of other goes on and on. Just the right light for art. third Thursday of each month from May until October, artists and get help with those problem areas” said Eliza- Janet Lee Sellers is an American painter, sculptor and our local Historic Monument Merchants hold a festive beth, who hosts the salon. Claudette, along with other writer working in the mediums of canvas, concrete/ evening of convivial pursuits starring the art and art ven- local, well known and established artists, will be pres- mixed media and paper. Her work supports natural ues of our Historic Monument area. For some years now, ent to provide guidance and lead the discussion.@@The habitat for rural and urban wild (and human) life.

At the Winter-Helmich Gallery

Left (L to R): Artists Susan Helmich and Ruth Burink with one of Burink’s stone sculptures, April 27. Right: TREE MAN Burink with her tools of the trade for her stone sculptures. With her is artist/photographer and geology Fire Prevention—Tree Care professor Steve Weaver, whose photographs of landscapes with natural stone forms are also on exhibit at the Winter- Helmich Gallery, 47 Third St, Monument. Photos by Janet Sellers. � Brush and dead or � Tree trimming live tree removal � Snowplowing � Chipping � Low winter rates At the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts 719-488-1818 Licensed and Insured Summer Classes with Elizabeth Hacker Youth Workshops: A Blend of Science, Art and Culture 10 am -12:30 pm Creepy crawlers: June 2, 3 & 4 Frogs and other reptiles: June 9. 10 & 11 Pandora's Box: June 16, 17 & 18 Birds and Flowers: August 4, 5 & 6 Teens: Start Writing Your Story! Sun., 1-3 pm, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Watercolor: Mountains and������������ Seascapes�������������������������������� ���������������������� ������������ ���������� ����������� Thu., 6-8 pm, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Drawing: Atmosphere and Clouds ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Left: Maricia Grant with her painting at the TLCA art salon. Grant, originally from Poland, grew up in Africa and Mon,, 6-8 pm, August 10, 17, 24, 31 ������������������ �������� said she felt the colorful African influence as she was painting this work of art.����� Right: ����Richard Hart, artistically Call now! Small class size = limited enrollment.�� �� aka “Mr. Grumby” stands between two of his paintings for his innovative online “art book experience” (visit ��������������������������������������������� ��� 481-0475 or 510-5918. Scholarships available. ������������������������ ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ���� www.mrgrumby.com). Photos by Janet Sellers. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� � Enroll now: Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts ��������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������� Page 28 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 29 Snapshots of Our Community Arbor Day tree planting, April 24

Above: Several Monument town employees participated in planting trees at the Ron Rathburn, Rich Landreth, Cathy Green, Scott Meszaros, Lucas Ebaugh, town park between the Santa Fe Trails and Pastimes developments on Arbor plus Monument resident Scott Brandon. Photo by Deputy Town Clerk Claudia Day, April 24. L to R: Karen Griffith, Rod Wilson, Matt Martinez, Sassy LeRoux, Whitney

Lewis-Palmer Elementary School No TV event, April 24

Above Left: LPES principal Lois Skaggs and fifth grade boys, (L-R) Ian Fuller, youngster’s parents certify adherence. Right: Coordinators of the LPES No Alex McCullough, Josh Adelgren, Christian Scarsbrook, and Justin Laverde. TV event are (L-R) Coordinator Melissa Bagnall (also PTO President), and co- Scarsbrook won the contest for designing the T-shirt for the event with the coordinators Bill Walsh and Paula McCullough. The No TV event was designed “Unplugged” logo. He says he got the idea from reading the book City of to have youngsters reconnect with family and family events. The purpose is to Ember. LPES has put on this event each year for 15 years. Each youngster who demonstrate to each child that there is more to life than the electronic world. participates, contracts to not watch TV or play video games for one week. The Photos by Bernard Minetti.

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Left: On April 25, the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) re- kindled some of its past with a Music-Poetry-Arts Café event. With a backdrop of artwork from Lewis-Palmer students, there were poetry readings from Monument residents (L-R) Anne Krill and John Howe, music by guitarist Robert Jones, and an open mic for those wishing to share their poetic talents. The event was co-sponsored by the TLCA and Covered Treasures Bookstore, which had a variety of poetry and other books on sale. The TLCA was also decorated in a very festive mode, which included tablecloths made of construction paper with markers for patrons to draw to their heart’s content. Photo by David Futey.

WIA holds open house, April 26

Left: An open house was held in the newly-refurbished Woodmoor Improvement Association Barn community center. Over 150 people attended. Palmer Ridge High School Serteens provided face painting. Mike Barnwell of Farmer’s Insurance offered free registration in the M.I.L.K. (Managing Information on Lost Kids) digital ID program. It’s a Grind provided coffee. People’s Bank provided a popcorn machine. The Barn has become a popular venue for weddings and other social events. Photo by Chris Pollard.

New Monument Town Hall nears completion, April 29

Above: The Alexandher Construction Company and subcontractors are wrapping up construction on the new Town Hall and Police Department Building at Highway 105 and Beacon Lite Road. In the foreground is Beacon Lite Road. Highway 105 is to the right. Move-in is scheduled for May 7-8. Photo by Jim Kendrick. Page 30 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 31 April and May library events

By Harriet Halbig Beginning on Wednesday the 13th and each week Having survived the changeable month of April, your through the summer, a Master Gardener help desk will local libraries look forward to sunnier days in May. be offered at the Monument Branch from 3 p.m. until 8: The Monument Branch’s second program on high 30 p.m. Bring your questions and problems and learn to altitude gardening was well attended, demonstrating improve your gardening skills. our hope for better weather to come! AARP’s Driver’s Safety Class will once again be The fascinating program featuring Bo the llama offered on May 16, with a minimum enrollment of 10 and his people from Touch the Earth Ranch was also people. Registration is required online or at 488-2370. popular. In addition to explaining the history of llamas Entry-level computer classes for adults will also as pack and guard animals, Marlice Van Zandt and Mi- continue through the month of May, with registration chael Shealy demonstrated spinning and felting of the required. Topics include Beginning Computers, Internet fleece from the animals. If you missed this program in Basics and Word Processing. Monument, it will come to the Palmer Lake Branch on In the display case during May will be miniature art May 16 at 10:30 a.m. by Leslie Miller. The wall display will be black-and-white Many patrons visited during National Library photography by Myron Wood, part of the Special Collec- Week and had the opportunity to speak with Cal Otto, tion of the library district. a member of Pikes Peak Library District’s Board of In addition to the llama program, Palmer Lake will Trustees, and Dolores Fowler, executive officer of the hold a book-signing event with Larkspur author Karl district’s foundation. Many patrons completed surveys Roscoe on Tuesday, May 12, from 10 a.m. until noon. about the library, providing an opportunity to share Roscoe’s latest book, The Sixth Extinction, is set in Chey- opinions and preferences. Patron responses are serious- enne Mountain, as officials cope with the aftermath of a ly considered in the planning for the district. Thanks to disastrous asteroid strike. Above: Michael all who participated! The Palmer Lake Book Group’s featured title for June Shealy and Bo The Monument Branch will feature two programs will be A Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Call the make new friends. on Saturday, May 9. At 10:30 we will welcome Sue branch at 481-2587 to request your copy. The group meets Left: Dolores Clark, a local tightwad who will share her ideas for at 9 a.m. on the first Friday of each month and welcomes Fowler of the saving money during these difficult times. She will new members. Pikes Peak Library discuss coupon use, ideas for free entertainment, and The library is now preparing for the summer reading District (PPLD) other ways to save. season, with programs for young children and teens to Foundation and On the afternoon of the 9th, local gardener Diane begin on June 1. Many special programs will come to the Cal Otto of the Picchietti will help patrons prepare a special plant as a library during the coming months, so plan to be part of PPLD Board of gift for Mother’s Day. The program will include some the excitement! Trustees greeted gardening stories to get us all in the mood for growing patrons. Photos by season. Harriet Halbig.

Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 16 History of women’s fashion displayed

By Sally Green less carriage. The well-dressed woman The next Palmer Lake Historical Society Were Delivered,” presented by the Rev. The monthly meeting of the Palmer Lake of the 1950s always wore coordinated hat, meeting will be Thursday, May 21, at 7 John Snyder. There is no charge and all Historical Society was held at Palmer gloves, and shoes. p.m. at the Palmer Lake Town Hall. The are welcome to attend. Lake Town Hall on April 16 at 7 p.m. His- ********** program will be “How the Early Sermons torical Society member Mary Meyer pre- sented a Vintage Fashion Show featuring garments worn by ladies from the 1860s to the 1960s. Sixteen young volunteers from area schools joined a few society members to model authentic vintage clothing, while Meyer narrated. A full house of members and guests were present to enjoy this lovely and informative program. Many of the 37 garments modeled came from the collection of clothing do- nated to the Lucretia Vaile Museum. Oth- ers were lent by members for this event. Still others were sewn by Meyer. Several girls wore their grandmother’s or mother’s gowns. Meyer sprinkled in lively informa- tion about the fashion decades, calling attention to garment details and the type of occasion for which they were worn, and the history of each decade influenc- ing women’s fashion. Did you know that it took two people to dress a proper Victorian lady, because her gown had so many hooks up the back? The Gibson Girl of the early 1900s raised her hemline to Above: Morgan Meyer models a the wedding dress and Anna Gheen models a poodle skirt. Photo provided by Cathleen her ankle tops so she could more easily Norman. get in and out of the newfangled horse-

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Although we strive for accuracy in these listings, dates or Spirit 5K Run/Walk, May 16 times are often changed after publication. Please double- This spirited annual athletic event takes place May 16, 8- Monument’s yoga studio & shop check the time and place of any event you wish to attend 11:30 a.m., at Antelope Trails Elementary School, 15280 by calling the info number for that event. Jessie Dr. The 5K course winds through scenic Gleneagle Slash and Mulch season begins in May and offers a variety of elevations to challenge all partici- Yoga Pathways The El Paso County Black Forest Slash and Mulch sea- pants. The race will be professionally timed, and gold, sil- son is here! Slash (tree and shrub debris; no stumps) will ver, and bronze medals will be presented to the top male Studio be accepted May 3 to Sept. 13. Mulch will be available, and female finishers in eight age divisions. Participants while supplies last, May 23 to Sept. 26. Hours of opera- will receive an event T-shirt, water bottle, and other Beginning, Continuing, Gentle, tion are: Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 4 sponsor goodies. After the run/walk, participants will be & private therapeutic yoga classes p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5 to 7:30 p.m. The treated to a pasta feed, live music, stretching, body/ankle/ mulch loader schedule is Saturdays only, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. leg massages, and a display of firefighting/emergency The loader fee is $4 per bucket, approximately 2 cubic response equipment in a festival atmosphere. The cost full schedule of classes and yards. The slash and mulch site is located at the southeast is $20 per participant pre-registered ($25 day of the race special events for May at: corner of Shoup and Herring Roads in the Black Forest registration). Children under 14 are free. All net proceeds area. benefit Boy Scout Troop 194. To register for the Gleneagle The program is a wildfire mitigation and recycling Spirit, look for the registration form boxes along Glenea- www.yogapathwaysstudio.com effort sponsored by El Paso County, co-sponsored the gle Drive or call Mark Rudolph, 492-3974. Raleigh 481-4137 or Sue 660-7858 Colorado Forestry Association and the Black Forest Fire CASA 4-1-1 Night, May 19 Department, in cooperation with Colorado State Forest Learn how you can become “a child’s voice in court” and Sattvic Stuff (the yoga shop) Service and the State Board of Land Commissioners. The make a lasting difference in the life of an abused or ne- www.sattvicstuff.com or 481-0599 program’s purpose is to teach forest management practic- glected child at CASA’s 4-1-1 Night May 19 at 5:30 p.m. es and to encourage residents to clear adequate defensible This one-hour informational presentation will be held at space surrounding their structures by thinning trees and the CASA office, 701 South Cascade in Colorado Springs. shrubs to reduce the spread of fire. Spreading mulch on To learn more about the many fulfilling volunteer op- Two Timers the forest floor holds moisture, delays the spread of weeds, Fine Consign portunities available at CASA, contact RoseMary at 447- Women’s, Children’s Clothing and Accessories ~ Home Decor and provides nutrients to the forest. For more information, 9898, ext. 1008 or visit www.casappr.org. visit www.bfslash.org or phone 520-7878 or Jeff DeWitt, 15% off your entire purchase 495-8024. of children’s clothing D-38 Special Needs Community V OICE & P IANO Resource Fair, May 2 L ESSONS and accessories Everyone is welcome to attend the Special Needs Com- Clip and Save through May 2009 munity Resource Fair May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at 146 Shop Consignment Now taking inquiries for Jefferson St., Monument. The free fair is sponsored by summer lessons. It’s Smart, It’s Savvy, It’s Green D-38’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Located in the Monument Plaza All Ages. Beginner to Advanced. Come find out about more than 48 agencies, services, behind Rosie’s Diner and resources for people with all ranges of disabilities. Phone: 719-235-1646 New consignors call for an appointment today For more information, call Ilanit Bennaim at 325-6979 or [email protected] Ms. Sarah Groh 719-484-0300 e-mail [email protected]. Check our website for more details Gleneagle Sertoma Wine and Beer Sanders Consulting www.twotimers.net Tasting and Auction, May 9 “Where Quality and Price Count” The Gleneagle Sertoma Club will hold its fifth annual Now Accepting charity Wine and Beer Tasting and Auction May 9, 5 to 8 New Clients p.m., at the Air Force Academy Stadium Press Box. Your Scott Sanders driver’s license allows you to enter either gate until 6 p.m. (719) 440-8448 OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE Highlights include specialties from local chefs, a profes- [email protected] sional auctioneer, an old-time soft drink and ice cream bar, and the beautiful Blue and Silver Room venue. All � Server Virtualization � Printer Setup and profits go to Tri-Lakes Cares and other charities. Buy tick- � Wired and Wireless Configuration ets at the door ($35 for one, $60 for two). Call 488-1044 or Networks � Software 471-1088 for more information. � Virus and Spyware Installation John Adams & Friends Removal � Backup and Restore concert, May 9 � PC Support � Hardware Advice Join John Adams and his band for a magical musical journey through the songs and stories of Rocky Mountain Specializing in Small to Medium-Sized Legend John Denver at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Businesses for over 15 years (TLCA) May 9. Doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show. 1840 Deer Creek Rd. – Woodmoor Tech Park Tickets are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members Mention this ad for a FREE Security Audit! 380 to 1,240 square foot office suites and are available at The Wine Seller (481-3019), Covered �� Treasures Bookstore (481-2665) in Monument and TLCA ��Maintenance, security & utilities included (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts ��Wired for telephone & DSL is located at 304 Colorado Highway 105, Palmer Lake. For ��Access via Woodmoor Dr. & Monument Hill Rd. more information, call 481-0475 or visit the Web site at Call David Dix at 481-4116 www.trilakesarts.org. Protect Our Wells annual meeting, May 11 Protect Our Wells (POW) is a Colorado nonprofit, citi- zen-based organization formed to advocate the interests of residents with private wells in the Denver Basin Aqui- Yukie Stauffer Cathy Thompson fers. The public is invited to attend its annual meeting Aesthetician Stylist May 11, 7-9 p.m., at Mountain Springs Church, 7345 Facials. Peels. Waxing. Specializing in men’s 4th Annual: Saturday, May 16 E. Woodmen Rd. For more information, call Bea Cran- Bioelements Skin Care. and women's haircuts dall, 495-4213 or Sandy Martin, 351-1640, or visit http: Microdermabrasion. and curly hair. Pre-Registration: $20.00 /Person Professionally Timed 5k //protectourwells.org/. (Day of Event: $25.00) Winner Medals: 12 Age Classes Children Ages 14 and Under: Free Official Medal Ceremony Master Gardener Help Desk opens Mother’s Day Mother’s Day * * Pasta Feed at Monument Library, May 13 Specials! Special! “Out of the Garage” Concert 15% OFF your first visit Master gardeners will be available to assist you every Deluxe Facial $50 reg. $60 Bouncy Gym with Cathy! Wednesday, May 13-Sep. 2, 3-8:30 p.m. Bring in your Back Facial $30 reg. $40 Fire Engine/ Flight Display New Vitae Salon customers only Sponsor Midway Booths questions about gardening in the Tri-Lakes area. Master �Can’t be combined with other offers. Expires May 31, 2009. Wescott Health/Safety Fair gardeners can advise you about water issues, pest man- Vitae Salon is in the Woodmoor Center Fun for Whole Family! agement, ecosystem characteristics, and plant life that 1780 Lake Woodmoor Drive thrives in our local dry area. Monument Branch Library, MARK RUDOLPH 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. For more information, call (Behind the Library) (719) 492-3974 All Net Proceeds Benefit 488-2370. 719-488-9449 Boy Scout Troop 194 Page 32 Read, download, and search all the OCN back issues at www.OurCommunityNews.org Vol. 9 No. 5 Saturday, May 2, 2009 Page 33

Brulé & AIRO concert, May 22 in Palmer Lake. TLCA is located at 304 Highway 105, The Palmer Lake Historical Society together with the Palmer Lake. For more information, visit the Web site at Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce will present a concert www.trilakesarts.org. by Brulé & AIRO May 22 at the Palmer Ridge High Wendy Woo concert, June 5 School auditorium, 19255 Monument Hill Rd., Monu- Wendy Woo returns to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts ment. Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 p.m. show. The per- (TLCA) with Robin Hoch June 5. Doors open at 7 for a 7:30 p.m. show. Advance purchase is recommended for this popular concert. Tickets are $12 for TLCA members, FOR RENT – DUPLEX $15 for non-members and are available at The Wine Seller Quiet neighborhood in the formance will feature a dynamic blend of traditional and (481-3019) and Covered Treasures Bookstore (481-2665) pines. Fox Run/Monument contemporary Native American music and dance. The in Monument and TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. area. Immaculate. concert is a fundraising event for both the Palmer Lake Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is located at 304 Colorado 2 bdrm, 11⁄2 ba, deck, Historical Society and the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Com- Highway 105 in Palmer Lake. For more information, visit balcony, and garage. merce. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 per the Web site at www.trilakesarts.org. n/p, n/s. person at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Web site, Hooked on Palmer Lake www.trilakeschamber.com, at the Wine Seller (481-3019), $895 per month ~ 337-2914 Fishing Derby, June 6 or at Covered Treasures Bookstore (481-2665). Tickets are The Town of Palmer Lake is having a fishing derby at $30 per person at the door. For more information call Al the lake June 6, 8 a.m. to noon. Children 16 and under 15% OFF all services at Walter, 559-0525. are encouraged to participate; there will be many prizes

Good through 5/31/09. Book and Beck bluegrass concert, May 29 and awards as well as fishing instruction. The Tri-Lakes Travis Book and Anders Beck will perform at the Tri- Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event. Tickets Lakes Center for the Arts (TLCA) May 29; doors open are $2 in advance tickets and can be purchased at the at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show. Book plays with the Infamous Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce (481-3282), or $3 at the Stringdusters, and Beck is a member of Greensky Blue- lake. For more information call Ken Valdez, 650-5992. (SAFEWAY PLAZA) grass from Kalamazoo, Mich. Tickets are $12 for TLCA With this coupon. this With Tri-Lakes Cruisers members and $15 for non-members and are available at The Wine Seller (481-3019), Covered Treasures Book- Car Show, June 14 store (481-2665) in Monument, and TLCA (481-0475) The eighth annual car show, a benefit for Tri-Lakes Cares, will be held June 14 in Historic Downtown Monument, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Come one, come all! Enjoy classic/collectible cars, DJ oldies music, games, trophy ����������������������� presentation, and more. Fun for all ages! Each car en- Home Maintenance & Repair Phone: 719-482-5885 trant gets a free breakfast. For more information, contact Licensed and Insured E-mail: [email protected] Dan at [email protected] or Bill at 481-2465, or visit ������������������� ANIMAL MOVERS www.tlcruisers.org. D-38 Operations Advisory Call today for your honest, reliable, efficient and prepared handyman! Committee seeks volunteers Free estimates The Lewis-Palmer School District Operations Advisory Committee (OAC), formerly known as the Facilities and Enrollment Committee (FEC), is seeking new members. The application and information about serving on the Moisture in Your Windows? OAC are available on the Lewis-Palmer School District Proven Repair Process Saves 50% or more Work from Home! Web site (visit www.lewispalmer.org and search for Home computer work. OAC) or from Shelia Pervell at the LPSD Administration Flexible hours. Building at 146 Jefferson St., P.O. Box 40, Monument. Dual-pane Moisture Removal Great pay. Will train. The application deadline is June 30. Water Stain Removal & Scratch Removal Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance New Glass, Windows, Doors & Screens Apply on-line Thrift Store in Palmer Lake (719) 488-1294 at www.tkpglobal.com The new store is located at 755 Highway 105, in Unit 13792 Gleneagle Drive or call (800) 218-5086. 9 behind the West End Center in Palmer Lake. Hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Books, sporting goods, furniture, home furnishings, appliances small and large, and more are available at incredible sav- ings. The thrift store is a project of the Senior Alliance Sparkle & Shine in cooperation with the entire Tri-Lakes Community. Shaping Your Personal Environment The project’s mission is to raise funds and resources for Tri-Lakes Senior Citizen Program activities, provide Your Cleaning Professionals volunteer opportunities for Tri-Lakes residents, and of- Please call for a free estimate fer affordable merchandise to all Tri-Lakes residents. For volunteer information call Hope, 481-4640. To donate (719) 650-1765 items call Chaz, 229-5946.

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Wed., May 20, 8:30 a.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 24 months. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake 2nd St. Meets 3rd Wed. each month, location varies. Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. GOVERNMENTAL BODIES Info: 884-8017. • Monument Library: Snuggle-Up Storytimes, every • Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., • Donala Water & Sanitation District Board Thu., 7:30 p.m. Evening stories; PJs and blankies May 4, 6:30 p.m., Monument Town Hall, 166 2nd St. Meeting, Wed., May 20, 1:30 p.m., 15850 Holbein welcome. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Normally meets 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: Dr., Colorado Springs. Meets 3rd Wed. each month at Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. Monument Branch 884-8017. 1:30 p.m. Info: 488-3603. Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. • El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, • Palmer Lake Planning Commission Regular • Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., May 2, Tue., May 5, 9 a.m., 2880 International Circle (off Meeting, Wed., May 20, CANCELLED, Palmer 10:30 a.m. Let your child practice reading to Jingle, Union Blvd. and Printers Parkway). Meets 1st & 3rd Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Normally a young golden doodle dog. No registration required. Tue. each month. Info: 520-6300. meets 3rd Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit Jingle will be in Palmer Lake the 1st Sat. each month. • Academy Water and Sanitation District Board www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Meeting, Wed., May 6, 7 p.m., Donald Wescott • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board Meeting, Info: 481-2587. Station 2, 15000 Sun Hill Drive. Normally meets 1st Thu., May 21, 5:30 p.m., Learning Center of the • Monument Library Family Fun: Grow Your own Wed. each month. Info: 481-0711. Lewis-Palmer Administration Building, 146 Jefferson Garden, Sat., May 9, 1:30 p.m. Local gardener Diane • Palmer Lake Town Council Workshop, Thu., May St., Monument. Meets 3rd Thu. each month. Info: 488- Pichietti will help you get a special plant ready to give 7, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. 4700. your mom for Mother’s Day gardening. Hear stories Meets 1st Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit • Monument Sanitation District Board Meeting, and have a growing good time! Monument Branch www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. Thu., May 21, 6:30 p.m., 130 2nd St. Normally meets Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. • Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority 3rd Thu. each month. Info: 481-4886. • Monument Library: American Girls Club, Wed., (BRRTA) Meeting, Fri., May 8, 2:30 p.m., Monument • Triview Metropolitan District Board Meeting, May 13, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Girls ages 7-11 are invited to Town Hall, 166 Second St. Info: 884-8017. Tue., May 26, 5 p.m., NEW LOCATION: New the American Girls club for a book discussion, crafts, • Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Monument Town Hall, Highway 105 and Beacon Lite and more. Limited to the first 20 girls. Registration Committee Meeting, Tue., May 12, 10 a.m., 16510 Road. Meets 4th Tue. each month. Info: 488-6868. is required. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Mitchell Ave. Meets 2nd Tue. each month. Info: Bill • Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. Burks, 481-4053. Meeting, Wed., May 27, 7 p.m., Station 1, 15415 • Palmer Lake Library Family Fun: Enjoy Llamas • D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee Gleneagle Dr. Meets 4th Wednesday each month. Info: in the Library, Sat., May 16, 10:30 a.m. Meet and (DAAC) Meeting, Tue., May 12, 7 p.m. in the District 488-8680. learn about these gentle creatures. Palmer Lake Learning Center, 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Meets • Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. 2nd Tue. each month. Info: 488-4700. Board Meeting, Wed., May 27, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes • Monument Branch: Read it Before You See It, • Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board Meeting, Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105 west of Monument near the Wed., May 20, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Read and join a fun Tue., May 12, 7 p.m., 120 Middle Glenway. Meets 2nd bowling alley. Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info: 266- discussion, activities, popcorn, and a chance to win Tue. each month. Info: 481-2732. 3367. a free movie ticket to go see the movie. For children • D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, • Forest View Acres Water District Board Meeting, in grades 3-6. Registration is required; call or drop Wed., May 13, 6-7:30 p.m., District Learning Center, Thu., May 28, 6 p.m., Tri-Lakes Station 1, 18650 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Final SEAC Meeting Hwy 105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. for the 2008-09 school year. Meets 2nd Wed. each Meets 4th Thu. each month. Info: 488-2110. month to address topics of interest to parents and staff. Info: Ilanit Bennaim, 325-6979. LOCAL LIBRARY EVENTS • Monument Planning Commission Meeting, • The Palmer Lake Library hours are Tue.-Fri., Wed., May 13, 6:30 p.m., NEW LOCATION: New 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 66 Lower Monument Town Hall and Police Deparmtment Glenway. Info: 481-2587. Building, 645 Beacon Lite Road (by Highway 105). • The Monument Branch Library hours are Mon.- Normally meets 2nd Wed. each month Info: 884-8017. Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. & Sat, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., • Palmer Lake Planning Commission Workshop, 1-5 p.m. 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. Wed., May 13, CANCELLED, Palmer Lake Town • Monument Library Bookbreak, every Mon, Wed., Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. Workshop normally and Fri., 10:30 a.m. A short read-aloud session meets 2nd Wed. each month. Info: 481-2953 or visit particularly for preschoolers. Monument Branch www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. • Woodmoor Improvement Association Board • Monument Library Super Tuesdays, every Tue., Meeting, Wed., May 13, 7 p.m., Woodmoor Barn, 10 & 10:45 a.m. Stories and crafts for preschoolers 1691 Woodmoor Dr. Now meets 2nd Wed. each month. ages 3-7. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Info: 488-2693 or visit www.woodmoor.org. Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. • Palmer Lake Town Council Regular Meeting, Thu., • Palmer Lake Library Storytimes, every Wed., 10: May 14, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley 30 a.m. Special reading program events for toddlers Crescent. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info: 481-2953 303-931-4047 / 719-481-8551 and children. Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower or visit www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us. Glenway. Info: 481-2587. • Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District Meeting, • Monument Library: Paws to Read, every Wed., 3: Tue., May 14, 1 p.m., 1845 Woodmoor Dr. Normally FREE Transportation for Seniors 30-4:30 p.m. Let your child practice reading to a Paws meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info: 488-2525. in the Tri-Lakes and surrounding to Read dog. No registration required. Monument • Monument Board of Trustees Meeting, Mon., May areas by Mountain Community 18, 6:30 p.m., NEW LOCATION: New Monument Transportation for Seniors Town Hall and Police Department Building, 645 (MCTS). For rides, seniors (60+) Beacon Lite Road (by Highway 105). Meets 1st and 3rd Mon. each month. Info: 884-8017. 488-0076 • El Paso County Planning Commission Meeting, Donations Welcomed Van Schedule See you at the Monument Hill Market every Sat. 5/16 thru � 10/17 at Grace Best School, 2nd & Jefferson, Monument. Transportation is available Mon.-Thu. to Colorado First Day Special: Honey Avocado Coconut Mask $1 Springs for medical app’ts only. Locally for any need. � First Tuesday each month Chapel Hills/King Soopers ���������������� � Third Tuesday each month Village Inn/Wal-Mart ������ � Pickup of passengers begins at 9:30 am ������������������ Volunteer drivers are needed! Info: 481-2527 ���������������������������� Huge Community Garage Sale Mileage reimbursement is available � Soap � Solid Shampoo 10% OFF Honey Saturday–Sunday � Pollen Bar Purchase with Calvary Fellowship Monument � Candles � Freshly-Made this Ad! May 16 & 17 238 Third St.—Downtown Monument Cosmetics See www.kingsdeer.org Pastor Tony Magar (719) 290-1748 Got allergies? Got honey? Ours is pesticide-free. for details and map 6:00 p.m. Saturday Evening Service

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by to register. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Info: 488-2370. Springs. A DVD on the disease and treatments will Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. • Palmer Lake Book Group, Fri., Jun. 5, 9 a.m. New play 5-7 p.m.; the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Share • Palmer Lake Library: Paws to Read, Sat., June 6, members welcome, no registration needed. Meets 1st concerns and success stories in a small group. Learn 10:30 a.m. Let your child practice reading to Jingle, Fri. each month at Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 how you can become pain-free. Visitors and new a young golden doodle dog. No registration required. Lower Glenway. Info: 481-2587. participants always welcome. No charge, no products Jingle will be in Palmer Lake the 1st Sat. each month. • Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Crafters, Fri., Jun. sold. Meets 1st Mon. each month. Info: Lorna Searle, Palmer Lake Branch Library, 66 Lower Glenway. 5, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake 481-3735. Info: 481-2587. Woodmoor Dr. Drop in to share ideas, get help. Meets • American Legion Tri-Lakes Post 9-11, Tue., May • Pikes Peak Library District’s Kids Web: Kids the 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Info: Clare Wissinger, 5, 6:30 p.m., Depot Restaurant, Hwy 105 & Primrose Web at wwwppld.org features a wealth of resources 481-8442. St., Palmer Lake. New members welcome. Normally for school reports and homework and links to • The Library Channel (Comcast 17) has live meets 1st Tue. each month. Info: Mike Christensen, local historical information. Other links include simulcasts of programs, videotaped presentations, and 484-0467. Tumblebooks–free online read-along books, and a a schedule of Library events. The Library Channel • Palmer Lake Art Group (PLAG) Gallery Showing, Fun & Games link with free online games, learning broadcasts 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thu., May 7, 5-7 p.m., Bella Art and Frame, 366 activities, and coloring book pages, and more. A Programs include story times for children, an adult 2nd St., Suite B, Monument. John DeFrancesco will “grown-ups” link has information about local school literacy program, El Paso County Commissioners demonstrate how to capture light, shadow, and color districts, home-schooling, and more. meetings, and much more. Find the schedule online in an oil painting. Refreshments will be served. Info: at ppld.org, then click on the link “Happenings @ 487-7691. Adult Programs Your Library,” then click on the “Comcast 17” link to • NEPCO Meeting, Sat., May 9, 10 a.m., Family of • Monument Library: Beginning Computer Classes. search the schedule. Christ Lutheran Church, 675 Baptist Rd. (enter at the Check at the desk for the schedule of free classes for For other library events, please check http://ppld.org/ east door) All are welcome to this meeting of local beginner computer users. Monument Branch Library, communityconnections/calendar. homeowners associations. The program is a discussion 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. on school districts and on the impact of local schools • Monument Library Socrates Café, every Tue., WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS on property values. D-20 and D-38 superintendents 1-3 p.m. This group focuses on a deeper look into • Monument Hill Sertoma Club Breakfast Meeting, will give presentations and answer questions. Info: philosophy, religions, spirituality, and the common every Sat., 8 a.m., The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Hwy 481-2723 or visit www.nepco.org. threads among humanity. Monument Branch Library, 105, Palmer Lake. Info: Ed Kinney, 481-2750. • Tri-Lakes Networking Team Monthly Dinner 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. • Air Force Academy Toastmasters Club, every Meeting, Tue., May 12, 6:30-9 p.m., Inn at Palmer • Monument Library Senior Synergy, every Wed., Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m., DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Divide, 443 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Business women 10 a.m.-noon. Join this group of friends dedicated Johnson Blvd., Room 15, Colorado Springs. Improve building relationships in a social setting. Meets 2nd to empowering individual growth through life-long your public speaking, leadership, and meeting Tue. each month. Info: Janine Robertson, 266-0246; learning and positive relationships. Monument Branch planning skills with Toastmasters. New members and e-mail [email protected]; or visit Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. visitors welcome. Info: Amy Tyndale, 201-5360, or www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com. • Monument Library: Pennypinching Possibilities, visit http://airforceacademy.freetoasthost.us. • Black Forest Chapter of AARP Potluck Luncheon, Sat., May 9, 10:30 a.m. Sue Clark, a local tightwad, • Senior Lunches at Monument Town Hall, normally Wed., May 13, 11:30 a.m., Black Forest Lutheran shares her ideas for saving money–from coupon every Mon. & Thu., except the 1st Thu. each month Church, Shoup and Black Forest Road. Meets 2nd strategies to ideas for free entertainment. Monument and holidays, 166 Second St., Monument. Arrive 11: Wed. each month. Info: Electa Beckner at 596-6787 Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488- 30 a.m., dine at noon. Stay for free bingo the 2nd Thu. or Chuck Eaton at 495-2443. 2370. each month. Cost: $2. Info: Dorothy Myers, 481- • Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce/Business • Monument Library Family Fun: Grow Your own 4189; Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. Incubator Workshop, Wed., May 13, 5:30 p.m., Garden, Sat., May 9, 1:30 p.m. Local gardener Diane • Tri-Lakes Business Accelerators Leads Group, mixer; 6-7:30 p.m., workshop, 14960 Woodcarver Pichietti will help you get a special plant ready to give every Tue., 8-9:15 a.m., Shani’s Café, 140 Second Rd., Colorado Springs (just west of I-25 and Baptist your mom for Mother’s Day gardening. Hear stories St. Monument. New businesses are invited to join Road at Woodcarver Properties Suites). Workshop: and have a growing good time! Monument Branch the group and share leads and tips. Info: Glenn, 492- “How to Use Social Media for Networking and Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. 0551. Business Success” presented By: Kevin Knebl, • Monument Library: Master Gardener Help Desk, • YMCA Senior Fitness Classes, every Tue. & Knebl Communications. Meets 2nd Wed. each month. every Wed., May 13-Sep. 2, 3-8:30 p.m. Bring in Thu., SilverSneakers Cardio Circuit, 8:30 a.m.; RSVP: Beverly Levine, 930-5258, 481-4877 x 100, or your questions about gardening in the Tri-Lakes SilverSneakers Muscular Strength & Range of [email protected]. area. Master Gardeners will be available to assist Movement, 9:30 a.m., Tri-Lakes Family YMCA, • Senior Bingo at Monument Town Hall, Thu., May you about water issues, pest management, ecosystem 17250 Jackson Creek Pkwy. Participants must be 14, 166 Second St., Monument, after the noontime characteristics, and plant life that thrives in our local YMCA or SilverSneakers members. Info: 481-8728. senior lunch. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m., then dry area. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake • Tri-Lakes Chapter of Business Networking stay and play. Free! Win prizes! Meets 2nd Thu. each Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. International, every Wed., 8-9:30 a.m., Inn at Palmer month. Info: Maggie Nealon, 488-3037. • Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Knitters, Thu., Divide, 443 Hwy. 105, Palmer Lake. Come visit our • Palmer Lake Art Group (PLAG) Gallery Showing, May 14, 4-5:30 p.m. Experienced and inexperienced group and see why it is one of the most successful Thu., May 14, 5-7 p.m., Bella Art and Frame, 366 knitters get support, assistance, and inspiration as networking groups in the Tri-lakes! Info: Micah, 352- 2nd St., Suite B, Monument. Mary Krucoff will they work on individual projects. Meets 2nd Thu. 2292, or email [email protected]. demonstrate her intriguing abstract watercolors. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake • Senior Citizen Luncheons, every Wed., 11 a.m.-1 Refreshments will be served. Info: 487-7691. Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. p.m., D-38 Administration Bldg. Learning Center, • Friends Like Me: A 45-and-under Support Group • Monument Library’s Monumental Readers Book 146 Jefferson St., Monument. Area seniors are invited for Breast Cancer, Thu., May 14, 7-8:30 p.m., Club, Fri., May 15, 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome to for lunch & activities hosted by Tri-Lakes Senior location to be decided. Join other young women who this spirited group. The May book is Stolen Lives by Alliance. $3 donation requested. Info: 488-3855. are battling or have already battled breast cancer to Malika Oufkir. Meets 3rd Fri. each month. Monument • Gleneagle Sertoma, every Wed., 11:30 a.m., The talk, cope, and learn. Meets 2nd Thu. each month. Info: Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488- Academy Hotel, 8110 N. Academy. Interesting 351-5079. 2370. speakers and programs; all are welcome. Info: Dennis • Ben Lomond Gun Club, Tri-Lakes Chapter, Thu., • Monument Library: Tri-Lakes Crafters, Fri., May Eagan 488-2861 or Bob Figgie 598-5111. May 14, 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Fire Station 1, 18650 Hwy 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake • Al-anon Meeting: Letting Go, every Thu., 9-10: 105 west of Monument near the bowling alley. Meets Woodmoor Dr. Drop in to share ideas, get help. Meets 10 a.m., Tri-Lakes Chapel, room 209, 1750 Deer 2nd Thu. each month. Info: 481-3364. the 1st and 3rd Fri. each month. Info: Clare Wissinger, Creek Rd., Monument. Info: visit www.al-anon- • Tri-Lakes Women’s Club (TLWC) Luncheon, 481-8442. co.org or www.al-anon-alateen.org or call the 24-hour Fri., May 15, 11 a.m., AOG Building U.S. Air Force • Monument Library: AARP Mature Safe Driving answering service at 719-632-0063 (locally) or 8 a.m.- Academy. “The Falconers” presented by the USAFA Program, Sat., May 16, Bone up on your driving 6 p.m. weekdays at 1-888-425-2666 (nationwide). cadets. This is the last luncheon meeting of the skills and lower your insurance rates. Cost: $12 for • FACCMasters Club, every Thu., noon, Lockheed season. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event AARP members, $14 for nonmembers. Registration Martin, 9975 Federal Dr. Improve your public in October and the annual Pine Forest Antiques Show required. Bring a lunch. Monument Branch Library, speaking, leadership, and meeting planning skills with and Sale in April. Proceeds from these events benefit 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. Registration & Info: 488- Toastmasters. New members and visitors welcome. local nonprofit groups. RSVP: Billy Healy, 278-8393, 2370. Info: visit http://faccmasters.freetoasthost.us or call or e-mail [email protected]. • Monument Library: History Buffs, Wed., May 27, Kirby, 481-3738. • Gleneagle Women’s Club Luncheon, Fri., May 1-3 p.m. Every month this group picks a period of • Alateen meeting, every Thu., 7 p.m., Family of 15, 11:30 a.m., Flying Horse Golf Club. The last history and members read any book from that time Christ Church, 675 Baptist Rd., southwest corner lucheon meeting of the season features a style show period. Expect a lively discussion about the era. Meets room, door will be ajar. Info: Jean, 487-8781. by Kirk and Hill, prizes galore, fabulous food, and 4th Wed. each month. Monument Branch Library, 1706 • Myasthenia Gravis Association of Colorado wine bar. Welcome the new officers and chairwomen Lake Woodmoor Dr. Info: 488-2370. Support Group Meetings. Location varies. For for the 2009-2010 year. Cost: $32 (wine, $7 a glass), • Monument Library: The Literati and Beyond information, call Carolyn, 488-3620, or contact the RSVP by May 4 to Carol Docheff, 484-0788; Pamela Writers Circle, Wed., May 27, 7 p.m. An ongoing MGA: visit www.4-mga.org, phone 303-360-7080, or Stadler, 481-9383; or Marge Briggs, 481-3733. workshop for all active and aspiring writers who want e-mail [email protected]. • Friday Night Jam Series at Tri-Lakes Center for to join others to learn, teach, and share the writer’s life. • Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mon., May 4, 7 p.m. the Arts (TLCA): “Rockin Horse,” Fri., May 15, Meets 4th Wed. each month. Info: Nancy, 481-4352. The group is temporarily moving the meeting to the doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show, 304 Hwy 105, Monument Branch Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. HealthSouth Building at 3920 N. Union, Colorado Palmer Lake. Listen and dance to live country music. 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Tickets: $5, sold only at the door. Info: 481-0475 or p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Greensky Bluegrass from Kalamazoo, MI. Tickets visit www.trilakesarts.org. Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Jaquie’s songs range from are $12 TLCA members and $15 non-members and • Juvenile Diabetes Support Group, Sat., May 16, traditional acoustic fingerstyle to modern rhythmic are available at The Wine Seller (481-3019), Covered 9 a.m., It’s a Grind Coffee House, 15954D Jackson double tapping. Cost: $5 general, $3 BRAS members. Treasures Bookstore (481-2665) in Monument and Creek Pkwy, Monument. Meets 3rd Sat. each month. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackroseacoustic.org. TLCA (481-0475) in Palmer Lake. (481-0475). Info: Info: Chris, 884-0832 or e-mail cabernathy@woodm • El Paso County Hazardous Materials Collection www.trilakesarts.org. oor.com. Facility, Sat., May 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 3255 Akers • Wendy Woo Concert with Robin Hoch, Fri., Jun. • Tri-Lakes Parents of Multiples, Mon., May 18, 6: Dr., Colorado Springs. The facility is now open the 5, doors open at 7 for a 7:30 p.m. show, Tri-Lakes 30-8 p.m., Little Log Church, 133 High St., Palmer second Saturday each month in addition to its regular Center for the Arts, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Lake. Come meet other parents of twins, triplets, weekday schedule of Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. The Advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are $12 and more. Meets 3rd Mon. each month. Childcare facility accepts paint and paint-related products, TLCA members, $15 non-members and are available available. RSVP to [email protected]. Info: 488- stains, strippers, solvents, thinners, lacquers and at The Wine Seller (481-3019) and Covered Treasures 4221. varnishes, lawn and garden chemicals, household Bookstore (481-2665) in Monument and TLCA (481- • Cancer Support Group for Women, Tue., May 19, cleaners, old batteries, fire extinguishers, fireworks, 0475) in Palmer Lake. Info: www.trilakesarts.org. 7 p.m., St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 18320 Furrow flares, ammunition, and automotive products. No • Hooked on Palmer Lake Fishing Derby, Sat., Jun. Rd., Woodmoor. Meets 3rd Tue. each month. Info: tires, please. You can bring in various electronics 6, 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Palmer Lake. The town of Lindsay, 487-9362. and televisions up to 19 inches diagonal. There is no Palmer Lake is having a Fishing Derby sponsored • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829, Tue., May 19, fee, but bring a nonperishable food item for Care and by the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Tickets 7 p.m., The Depot Restaurant, 11 Primrose St., Palmer Share. Akers Drive runs north off Constitution Avenue are $2 in advance tickets and can be purchased at the Lake. New members are welcome. Meets 3rd Tue. just west of Marksheffel Road. Info: 520-7878 or visit Tri Lakes Chamber of Commerce or $3 at the lake. each month Info: Tony Wolusky, Post Commander, http://adm.elpasoco.com/Environmental_Services/ Children 16 and under are encouraged to participate 481-4419, or [email protected]. Solid_Waste_Management. and there will be many prizes and awards as well as • Community Dance/Dancing Life’s Rhythms, Thu., • Gleneagle Sertoma Wine and Beer Tasting & training seminar on fishing. Info: Contact Ken Valdez May 21, 9:30-10:30 a.m., The Church at Woodmoor, Auction, Sat., May 9, 5-8 p.m., Air Force Academy of the Ken Valdez Insurance Agency Inc., 650-5992. 18125 Furrow Rd. All are welcome to explore dance, Stadium Press Box. This fundraiser for Tri-Lakes To have your event listed at no charge in Our Community movement, and music for personal expression and Cares and other charities features specialties from Calendar, please call 488-3455, or send the information building community. Meets 1st and 3rd Thu. each local chefs, an auctioneer, and a soft drink and ice to [email protected] or P.O. Box month. Info: Susan Callender, 495-0143, or Tish cream bar. Tickets at the door: $35 for one, $60 for 1742, Monument, Colorado 80132. Minear, 488-3405. two. Info: 488-1044 or 471-1088. • Macular Degeneration Support Group for the • John Adams & Friends at Tri-Lakes Center for the Visually Impaired, Thu., May 21, 1-2 p.m. Meets Arts (TLCA), Sat., May 9, doors open at 7 for the 7: 3rd Thu. each month. Location varies. Info: Tri-Lakes 30 p.m. show, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Songs and ���������� Cares, 481-4864 x23. stories of John Denver. Tickets: $12 TLCA members, ������������� • Central Colorado Wilderness Coalition Meeting, $15 non-members, available at The Wine Seller ������������� ������ Thu., May 21, potluck supper, 6 p.m., meeting 6: (481-3019), Covered Treasures Bookstore (481- ������������ 30-8:30 p.m., Beidleman Environmental Center, 740 2665), and TLCA (481-0475). Info: 481-0475 or visit ������������ W. Caramillo St., Colorado Springs. Meets 3rd Thu. www.trilakesarts.org. �������������������������� each month. Info: John Stansfield, (303) 660-5849 or • Protect Our Wells (POW) Annual Meeting, Mon., e-mail [email protected]. May 11, 7-9 p.m., Mountain Springs Church, 7345 ����������� • Palmer Lake Historical Society Meeting, Thu., East Woodmen Rd. The public is invited to attend May 21, 7 p.m., Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley the annual meeting of this citizen-based organization Crescent. The Rev. John Snyder will discuss two formed to advocate the interests of residents with famous preachers who brought religion to the mining private wells in the Denver Basin aquifers. Info: Bea camps and settlements in Colorado. Free and open Crandall, 495-4213 or Sandy Martin, 351-1640, or to the public. Refreshments served. Meets 3rd Thu. visit http://protectourwells.org/. Info: 559-0837, e-mail [email protected], or visit • Fourth Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5K Run/Walk, Look for our next issue www.ci.palmer-lake.co.us/plhs. Sat., May 16, 8-11:30 a.m., Antelope Trails • Women’s Business Owners and Managers Elementary School, 15280 Jessie Dr. This fundraising Saturday, June 6 Luncheon, Wed., May 27, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., race for Boy Scout Troop 194 is professionally Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club, 18945 Pebble timed, with gold, silver, and bronze medals for the Ad Reservations: Fri., May 22 Beach Way, Monument. Meets 4th Wed. each month. top male and female finishers in eight age divisions. Finished ads in electronic format Info: 481-3282. Participants receive an event T-shirt, water bottle, and are due by Fri., May 29 • MOMS Club of Monument and Colorado Springs other sponsor goodies. After the race participants are North. Come meet other stay-at-home moms and treated to a pasta feed, live music, and more. Cost: Letter Due Date: Fri., May 29 kids in your area. Weekly activities and playgroups $20 per participant pre-registered ($25 day of the race Visit our web site to read, download, scheduled throughout the month for ages birth and up. registration). Children under 14 are free. Look for the and search all the back issues at Moms living in Monument and Palmer Lake contact registration form boxes along Gleneagle Drive or call Laura S., 434-8356, [email protected]. Moms Mark Rudolph, 492-3974. www.OurCommunityNews.org living in ZIP 80921 and parts of Black Forest contact • CASA 4-1-1 Night, Tue, May 19, 5:30 p.m., 701 Kim, 440-0192. Visit www.momsclub.org for more S. Cascade, Colorado Springs. Learn how you can information. become “a child’s voice in court” and make a lasting • Community Dance/Dancing Life’s Rhythms, Thu., difference in the life of an abused or neglected child. Jun. 4, 9:30-10:30 a.m., The Church at Woodmoor, To learn more about the many fulfilling volunteer 18125 Furrow Rd. All are welcome to explore dance, opportunities available at CASA, contact RoseMary movement, and music for personal expression and at 447-9898, ext. 1008 or visit www.casappr.org. OCN is published on the building community. Meets 1st and 3rd Thu. each • Black Rose Acoustic Society Open Stage headlined first Saturday of each month month. Info: Susan Callender, 495-0143, or Tish by Mango fan Django, Fri., May 22, opening act by Colorado non-profit Minear, 488-3405. at 7 p.m., Black Forest Community Center, 12530 • Monument Homemakers Club Monthly Potluck Black Forest Rd. at Shoup Road. Hot swing and Our Community News, Inc. Lunch, Thu., Jun. 4, 11:30 a.m., Monument Town jazz out of the 30s a-la Django Reinhardt spiced up Hall, 166 2nd St. Meets 1st Thu. each month except with calypso, waltz, and reggae. Cost: $5 general, $3 John Heiser, President Jan. and unless School District 38 is delayed or closed BRAS members. Info: 494-0666, or visit www.blackr 719-488-3455 (ofc & FAX) 488-9031 (hm) due to bad weather. Newcomers are always welcome. oseacoustic.org. Info: Bev Wells, 488-3327. • Brulé & AIRO Concert, Fri., May 22, doors open at [email protected] • Palmer Divide Quilt Guild, Thu., Jun. 4, 7 p.m., 6:30 for a 7:30 p.m. show, Palmer Ridge High School Church at Woodmoor, 18125 Furrow Rd. Meets 1st auditorium, 19255 Monument Hill Rd., Monument. © Copyright 2001-2009 Thu. each month. Info: Carolyn at 488-9791 or e-mail The Palmer Lake Historical Society and the Tri-Lakes Our Community News, Inc. [email protected]. Chamber of Commerce will present a fundraising concert of traditional and contemporary Native P.O. Box 1742 SPECIAL EVENTS American music and dance. Buy tickets in advance Monument, Colorado 80132-1742 • D-38 Special Needs Community Resource Fair, for $25 per person at www.trilakeschamber.com, at All rights reserved. Sat., May 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 146 Jefferson St., the Wine Seller (481-3019), or at Covered Treasures Monument. The free fair is sponsored by D-38’s Bookstore (481-2665). Tickets are $30 per person at Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). the door. Info: Al Walter, 559-0525. Meet representatives of many local organizations that • Travis Book and Anders Beck Bluegrass Concert, Circulation support and provide resources to the special needs Fri., May 29, doors open at 7 for the 7:30 p.m. show, Print Run: 13,300 population. Info: Ilanit Bennaim, 325-6979. 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