WoodmenEdition VOLUME XXVII | ISSUE 29 | JANUARY 17, 2018 Briargate, Pine Creek, Rockrimmon, Peregrine and Mountain Shadows DESPITE ITS HICCUPS, PROJECT END IN SIGHT Final paving operations on Woodmen Road construction to resume in April
BY KEVIN CARMODY
‘CLIMB, SOAR, SWIM, Done. For the most part, anyway. For the past 18 months, crews with EXPLORE!’ Wildcat Construction Co. have been Pine Creek woman publishes hard at work on an expansion project to children’s book highlighting Pikes widen Woodmen Road to six lanes from Peak adventures, inspired by her Stinson Drive to Lexington Drive. four sons. The six-lane roadway is open, as is SEE PAGE 3 new configuration for the continuous flow intersection at Woodmen Road and Union Boulevard. But not all of the project’s second phase wrapped up before its original end-of-year completion date. Accord- ing to information posted on the proj- ect’s website, “unforeseen conditions” and “contract requirements to provide the best complete project possible” have delayed final sections of pav- ing until warmer weather returns this spring. “We were hoping to have been done by the end of the year, but I think we can work with what we’ve got,” said PINE CREEK’S YOUNG Clyde Pikkaraine, senior project man- ager for Pikes Peak Rural Transporta- EAGLES CONTINUE TO tion Authority-funded ventures. “We EARN THEIR WINGS were finishing as much asphalt as we Pine Creek’s inexperienced could so we could leave it in a good basketball squad is working place.” its way up under leadership of According to Pikkaraine, about 1,000 fourth-year team coach Joe feet of roadway east of Union to Lex- Rausch, pictured. ington will be paved as weather permits SEE PAGE 10 in April. In addition, landscaping for the proj- Construction crews place asphalt on westbound Woodmen Road in December. ect will be completed upon the return As part of a multimillion-dollar expansion project, Woodmen Road was widened of spring. to six lanes from Stinson Drive to Lexington Drive. The new six-lane roadway is CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 now open. Photo courtesy of the city of Colorado Springs Playground designed for children with special needs opens in Mountain Shadows
BY TERYN O’BRIEN skills, they teach life skills, they individual- ly support each child as needed, so (Zach’s RECALLING THE 2018 While every child deserves a chance Place has) specialized skills and specialized to play outside, for children with special people who help each individual child,” said ROSE BOWL PARADE needs, that can prove challenging. Patty Brookes, marketing media relations The Air Academy Kadet However, a new safe playground for spe- manager for SKSF. “We’re very unique in marching band again performs in cial needs kids has opened at Zach’s Place that we’re one of only two facilities in the Pasadena, Calif.’s Tournament of in the Mountain Shadows community. state that handles high needs special needs Roses celebration. Zach’s Place is a child care center for children.” SEE PAGE 11 youths from 21/2 to 21 with disabilities. The licensed facility, at The Laurie Hill- The umbrella organization for Zach’s yard Family Center, 4795 Granby Circle, The special needs playground at Zach’s Place is Special Kids Special Families offers respite care, day care, community Place in Mountain Shadows was installed (SKSF), a nonprofit with multiple pro- activities, life-skills training, in-home care Send photos of neighborhood by volunteer members with HBA Cares, grams for children and adults with special and social groups. But what the facility news, people and places to: a philanthropic building nonprofit that needs in Colorado Springs. Opening in didn’t have was an outdoors playground. includes C&C Sand and Stone Co. and 1998, Zach’s Place was the founding pro- “Children need to be outside, they need [email protected] Robertson’s Landscaping. Photo courte- gram for SKSF. to be using their gross motor skills, so sy of Special Kids Special Families “(Zach’s Place staff) teach socialization CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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WOODMEN EDITION • WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 3 Pine Creek woman publishes children’s book highlighting Pikes Peak adventures
BY TERYN O’BRIEN ed murals around town, includ- ing one at the Briargate YMCA. Pine Creek resident Kath- Taylor also leads painting class- ryn Egly recently published es at several locations for Paint- her first children’s book titled ing with a Twist. He met Egly “Climb, Soar, Swim, Explore!” at a park when he was doing highlighting the wonders of caricatures last summer, and America’s mountain, Pikes the two connected right away. Peak. “She went, ‘That’s the guy for Egly is a former school teach- me,’” joked Taylor. er, having taught in Florida and As to the style of the illustra- Oklahoma before moving to tions, Taylor said he decided Chicago with her husband, Ted, to use a watercolor wash with where she worked part-time as pencil. He had pictures of Eg- a teacher and a children’s min- ly’s four sons and drew carica- “Climb, Soar, Swim, Explore!” by istry director at a local church. tures of them as they went on Pine Creek woman Kathryn Egly In 2015, they made the decision their adventure up Pikes Peak. is a new children’s book about to move to Colorado Springs It took him about three weeks Pike’s Peak. It was illustrated by and make it their permanent to complete the illustrations, local artist Cedric Taylor. Image home. and said seeing the final prod- courtesy of Kathryn Egly “We knew this was our place,” uct meant quite a bit to him. said Egly of the move to Col- “I just wanted it to be warm orado Springs. “We absolutely and friendly,” Taylor said. or families that live here that love it.” “When I was a kid, the librarian want to know a little bit more Egly is a children’s ministry would read to us, and the pic- about Pike’s Peak, or home- director at New Life Church, tures would just come alive in school families can use it for as well as a blogger. She and my mind ... and I knew I would curriculum.” her husband have four sons: illustrate children’s books For more information on the George, 10, Clark, 8, Paul, 6, someday.” author or illustrator, visit kath- Pine Creek resident Kathryn Egly published her first children’s book and Luke, 3. Egly’s children were also elat- rynegly.com or Art by Cedric titled “Climb, Soar, Swim, Explore!” that was inspired by her four “I read books as a kid,” she ed, she said. “I got to read to Taylor on Facebook. boys: George, 10, Clark, 8, Paul, 6, and Luke, 3. Photo by Ted Egly said. “And then I was a teach- my 10-year-old’s er, so I would read to kids. And class, and he smiled HOMEOWNERS: now I’m a mom, so I read to my through the whole children. So I love books.” presentation ... he REDUCE UTILITIES While Egly has always en- was so happy and so joyed reading, she never proud,” Egly said. UP TO % thought of herself as an author. She will also read But her husband, who is also the book during the 52 writing a book, encouraged her Chick-Fil-A Family to pick up her own pen, and she Night from 4:30- decided to try writing a chil- 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 dren’s book. According to Egly, at the Chapel Hills 2 Delicious inspiration came from both her Mall’s food court. boys and the wonderful state of The book is avail- FREE Dinners Colorado. able on Amazon, DRASTICALLY REDUCE “I have four sons, and I love but Egly is hoping watching them learn — every- to get it into local YOUR UTILITIES!!! thing is new and exciting, and bookstores soon. they’re funny and they love ad- The marketing ventures,” said Egly. “And we campaign has been A+ live in such an incredible place. a grassroots effort Rating So many places to see and ex- on social media, and plore.” so far the book has “Climb, Soar, Swim, Explore!” sold more than 250 Up to NINE TIMES MORE EFFICIENT is about four boys named after copies and count- THAN REGULAR INSULATION! Egly’s sons who take a hike up ing. Egly is hoping Pike’s Peak and encounter wild- that the book will • Have a WARMER HOME in the • In over 11,000 homes life throughout their adventure. continue to fall into winter, with no cold spots. in the Colorado Springs The story is informative about the hands of people • Have a COOLER HOME in the area. the actual wildlife that lives on who will enjoy it. Summer without A/C • Absolutely no selling Pike’s Peak, as well as an engag- “I think this is • Lower utilities. Uses no energy. done - nothing to buy! ing story that encourages chil- kind of an ever- Pays for itself! • Dinner and demo over in dren to explore their world. green book, mean- • Developed by NASA 1 hr. and 5 mins. Cedric Taylor, a Houston na- ing it’s not going tive who moved to Colorado to go out of style,” FREE HOME APPOINTMENTS also available Springs 30 years ago, created she said. “It could Call Brian at the book’s colorful illustrations. be something great 719.900.4285 Taylor’s art has been published that parents could in the children’s magazine buy as a memory of 719-900-4130 “Clubhouse,” and he has paint- their vacation here, Near Woodmen & Academy 24 Hour Reservation Line
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Milk Boxes,” which tells the sto- ry of Anna in Quito, Ecuador. mixed print Anna collects empty milk boxes, compresses and cleans them, heats and shreds them, then produces furniture, roof tiling or handbags. She even built an media messages entire house out of 1.2 million milk boxes. Each month, more than 11 million boxes are turned story idea or upcoming event meant all the same and more into something useful instead of or photo of their grandson to me. going to a landfill. they can’t wait to show off. When I meet readers who There’s variety, creativity and It’s also surprising how have had a negative experi- unusual stories. In “Women many people seem to think ence, I do my best to listen Run the Show,” Nas describes I’m kidding. As one friend and right the wrong. Perhaps BY JULIE RICHMAN the changes in Rwanda since the likes to say, “You’ve got a they’re a public figure who genocide 23 years ago in the war really solid 1950s career go- has been politicized or ostra- It might seem unusual, but between the Hutus and the Tut- ing.” The occasional person cized, even demonized. May- I rarely watch videos on my sis. Now, women’s equality there — typically someone under be they’re a parent whose phone. It’s not my thing and is seen as better than the United 30, though I hate to fuel that child was incorrectly named frankly, I don’t get it. It seems States. There’s a female Minis- stereotype fire — often stares or a citizen who desperately like everywhere I go, people are ter of Gender and the Rwandan at me for a solid few seconds wants their name redacted watching videos. culture is flourishing. trying to process that news- from a crime report. May- In our family, we debate poli- There’s “The Man Who Built papers still exist and some- be they’re a subscriber who tics, science and headlines in the a Robot from Trash.” His name BY HANNAH BLICK one gets paid to put them to- hasn’t been regularly receiv- news, but phones aren’t allowed is Mhpo and he’s a 20-year-old gether. Though these are the ing deliveries, or a business at dinnertime. So when the con- resident of Soweto, South Af- It ain’t easy being media. folks who get the most excit- owner who’s frustrated their versation veers to something rica. He designed a robot from When I meet a new per- ed, once they’ve accepted I’m event didn’t get coverage. online, I’m in a pickle, and occa- materials like the battery of an son and they ask me what I not pulling their leg or doing Whatever the case, no mat- sionally, I give in. elevator and the motor of a drill do (international code for an improv theater scene. ter how big or small, It does But lately, I’ve joined the machine. The robot lifts and “what’s your place of em- “You’re serious? That’s so matter. I can’t always fix it crowd. I’ve been watching vid- moves objects and is made out ployment”), a whole mixed- cool! Do you use a typewrit- immediately, but I can offer eos since discovering Nas Dai- of trash. Mhpo spends the day up swell of thoughts and er? Can you get me back- genuine assurance that de- ly. Every day, Nas Daily posts a demonstrating the robot on the emotions comes up as I reach stage passes?” spite what’s happened in the one-minute video. I was hooked streets of Soweto. out to shake their hand and Plenty of my girlfriends past, north Colorado Springs when in the space of 60 seconds, In “The Life of a Mother,” Nas satiate the often innocuous imagine I’m a character from community members are of I learned about Tanzania and describes the daily demands of question. I simply have no a Kate Hudson rom-com and value to the Woodmen Edi- the next day, the Philippines. I his mother, who lives in Israel. idea where this person’s been, my family admits they’re still tion. learned about the city without She gets up at 5 a.m., prays, and how they’ve been burned or not sure what I do all day. We can argue all day long taxes (Eilat, Israel) and the Bra- heads to her teaching job. Af- just how they might respond After all, I’m the sole mem- about whether the chicken or zilian artist who holds the Guin- ter work, she cleans the house, to my answer. ber who didn’t go into health the egg came first, but why ness World Record for creating prays and rests before helping “I’m a news editor.” care or agriculture, also solid not agree that at the end of the largest graffiti art in the their son with his homework. *Crickets* 1950s career choices. the day, they make each other world. The videos are fun, pro- After preparing and serving Perhaps they have been While I love meeting and better. We need our readers, vide inspiration and challenge dinner, she handles household misquoted in the past and are interacting with all kinds of and I like to think you, dear one’s perspective. tasks and ends her day at 11 immediately skeptical of my readers from as many ages, reader, appreciate having us A few years ago, Nuseir Yassin, p.m., ready to repeat the pattern. presence. “You’re not going backgrounds and experienc- around. 25, was earning an annual salary She and Nas’ father have raised to quote me in something es, I most love sharing my Whether you love us or of $120,000 working as a soft- successful children including a are you?” I assure them not, profession with those of the hate us or haven’t given us ware engineer at Venmo in New dentist, a Stanford student and though I suppose I just made generation that religiously a second thought in a while, York City. He spent his work a Harvard student. Nas says she myself a liar. read papers daily and nightly. I believe print media is here day at a desk and realized he is a superwoman like millions of Then there are those who They know what it means to to stay, including your Edi- didn’t want to waste one more other moms around the world. start scheming up ways to use look to print media for news, tion. It has meant far too minute in that environment. He Before heading to the gym the connection for their ben- entertainment and a con- much to far too many for far calculated that 32 percent of his yesterday, I learned about the efit, which, to be honest, I am nection to their community. too long, and though I know life was already over at age 25. man who ran 124,000 miles, all for. Often these folks try The feel and scent of ink on it will continue to change Nas quit his job, took some sav- which gave me extra inspiration. to be coy in how they pres- newsprint is forever etched shape and form, it will also ings and his GoPro, a laptop and The same day, I learned about ent their platform, but if you in their mind, and headlines continue to endure. I like to a drone, and headed out with his four amazing people, five un- want to know how to adver- and cover stories are woven think that in 30 years, I’ll be passport. He traveled nonstop known heroes, and the happiest tise your business or promote throughout a lifetime of their proudly introducing myself making one-minute videos every nation on Earth. your event, just say so. Why precious memories. I tear up as a news editor, thankful I’ve day. He’s traveled to 25 coun- As Nas always says, “That’s do you think we do what we just remembering how my got a solid 2000s profession. tries and has not missed a day in one minute, see you tomorrow!” do? It’s no secret we’re about grandmother and then her more than 600 days. More than our community, and I’m al- daughter, my mom, lovingly Hannah Blick has lived in 2 million people follow him on Julie Richman is a freelance writ- ways happy to help a reader. clipped photos, recipes, col- the Pikes Peak region for five Instagram, Facebook and nas- er, project manager and consultant. There’s a reason I carry busi- umns, and stories from their years and enjoys exploring the daily.com. She and her family have lived on ness cards around in my wal- hometown papers just to many neighborhood haunts and For the travel-oriented, there’s Colorado Springs’ northeast side let and hand them out in the mail to me at college. I know side streets of north Colorado “Five Days in Madagascar” or for 18 years. Contact Julie with grocery store, on the street it meant the world to them Springs. Send your feedback and “One Week in New Zealand,” comments or ideas for her column corner and at the gym when to know I was sharing these column ideas to hannah.blick@ among others. One of my favor- at woodmennotes@pikespeaknews- I meet someone with a great moments with them, and it pikespeaknewspapers.com. ites is “She Built a House from papers.com.
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In 1910, 28 years after the school started, J. H. Turner was hired and made $100 per month. He clearly hit for a high average that season be- cause the following year he re- ceived a large raise and made $147.36 a month. But the next year he took a cut to $133.13. In the late 1920s and early ’30s, teacher salaries moved into the low $2,000 range. But by the mid 1930s, the salary range dipped and no teacher earned $2,000 annually — a BY RICHARD MAROLD reflection of the Great De- pression and hard economic 2018 marks the 146th birth- times. day of Cheyenne School. From the point of view of The first school building was the early 21st Century, the erected in 1872, a simple log quiet country school along hut twelve feet square with Cheyenne Creek with stu- two windows. The first teach- dents whose parents ranched, er was Mary Harlan. The farmed and mined, seems far school term lasted only three Students line up outside the second Cheyenne School in February 1886. Photo courtesy of more distant than 146 years months and nine children Cheyenne Mountain Kiva ago. were enrolled. The school did have water Richard Marold serves as editor because the older boys went record of a salary was $42 a In 1882, Lena was teaching strained the school’s budget of Cheyenne Mountain Kiva, to Cheyenne Creek and filled month paid to A.B. Clerk for in a somewhat larger building, because the following only the journal of the Cheyenne a bucket from the stream. the school year 1880-81. But had 22 pupils and the school one teacher was hired at $40 Mountain Heritage Center. The An interesting facet of the A.B. may have demanded too year started Oct. 14 and lasted per month. center’s mission is to gather and school’s history is the salaries much money because the fol- four months. 1902 was the first year a share the unique heritage and paid to teachers. During the lowing year Lena Busch was 1886 was the first year two teacher was paid $70 a month. traditions of Colorado Springs first 14 years of the school the teacher, and she worked teachers were hired and each Also, by that time, the school and the Pikes Peak region. For only one teacher was needed for $25 a month; today, that made $45 per month. But such year had expanded to nine and more information, visit cmheri- in the classroom. The first would be more than $500. exorbitant salaries must have a half months. tagecenter.org.
OUTSIDER’S VIEW Friends groups help local ‘trail junkies’ scratch outdoor work itch
BY SUSAN DAVIES
I was recently invited to a gathering of “trail junkies” — men and women addicted to Students from the local nonprofit Rocky Mountain Field Institute trail work. When it comes to cook dinner as they take part in a 30-day program in July that addictions, this is a good one. starts in the classroom and ends in the field. Photo by Dougal Hardcore junkies admit to Brownlie Volunteers do trail work last year in Ute Valley Park. Courtesy photo spending four hours a day most days between April and Octo- ber improving trails through- and now revel in the physical sually invited to pitch in and ing to plan outings and trips trail projects beginning in May out the region. Right now, and social aspects of their new something clicks. They like around trail projects. Addic- once the ground softens. they’re going through season- calling. The pay is poor, the working up a sweat and col- tions are like that. Remember what fun it was al withdrawal, welcoming the occasional free lunch during a lecting payment in the form Interested? More than 20 to play in the mud when you chance to gather and talk about project break or an adult bev- of heartfelt “thank yous” from “Friends” groups are eager to were a kid? Playing in dirt as a variety of topics including the erage once the work is com- passing hikers and cyclists. help you scratch that itch. an adult can be just as fun, so- condition of local trails. pleted. But listening to them They leave the project weary Rocky Mountain Field Insti- cial and even more satisfying. Most likely their bodies wel- discuss last season’s successes but with an endorphin high. tute offers volunteer oppor- Especially if you love trails. come the rest. Building, clos- and 2018 projects it is quickly Spouses of trail junkies ac- tunities throughout the year. ing and maintaining trails is apparent that theirs is a labor knowledge that this newfound Guardians of Palmer Park Susan Davies is executive direc- not easy. The average age at of love. passion has softened the tran- welcomes volunteers the first tor of the 30-year-old Trails and this group was around 65. Re- How does this addiction be- sition from full-time employ- Saturday morning of most Open Space Coalition. Send any tirees who toiled as teachers, gin? A new resident exploring ment to retirement, although months. Or, you can spend the questions and comments to su- engineers or software experts a trail or a recent retiree is ca- a few may grumble about hav- next few months resting up for [email protected]. 6 WOODMEN EDITION • WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 NEIGHBORHOOD PULSE
PETS OF THE WEEK AREA CRIME REPORTS
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region hsppr.org 719-473-1741 The following is a list of incidents within the 80919 and 80920 ZIP codes reported at myneighbor- hoodupdate.net from Jan. 2-9. This information is published with permission from Crime Solutions.
• Domestic Violence, 6600 block Bugle • Domestic Violence, 6000 block Del Drive, Jan. 2, 9:42 a.m. Rey Drive, Jan. 5, 7:32 p.m. • Domestic Violence, 6600 block Bugle • Disturbance, 4200 block Bays Water Drive, Jan. 2, 3:12 p.m. Drive, Jan. 6, 4:13 p.m. • Assault, 6600 block Bugle Drive, Jan. 2, • Burglary-Auto, 9400 block Federal 9:20 p.m. Drive, Jan. 6, 10:45 p.m. • Burglary-Auto, 6800 block Vincent • Burglary-Auto, 7000 block Buckhorn Drive, Jan. 3, 6:43 a.m. Circle, Jan. 7, 2:32 p.m. • Suspicious Vehicle, 7600 block N. • Burglary, 1500 block Auto Mall Loop, Academy Blvd., Jan. 3, 6:38 p.m. Jan. 7, 5:24 p.m. • Sexual Assault, 10700 block Thunder • Assault, 4000 block Briargate Parkway, Mountain Ave., Jan. 4, 8:25 a.m. Jan. 7, 9:20 p.m. A shy Lilly (1336034) she’s not. You Still need some motivation to move • Theft, 5500 block Prima Lane, Jan. 4, • Burglary, 7400 block Centennial Glen might think this senior just wants to curl this year? Xavier (1340574) can take 1:24 p.m. Drive, Jan. 8, 5:50 a.m. up and sleep, but Lilly loves to play and you walking, hiking, camping, running • Suspicious Person, 1500 block York • Domestic Violence, 6200 block Corpo- frolic around the household. She is look- and more. He’s a cute boy with lots of Road, Jan. 4, 1:41 p.m. rate Drive, Jan. 8, 2:58 p.m. ing for a mature home, and you will love energy, and he seems to be housebroken. • Sexual Assault, 7800 block Goddard St., • Domestic Violence, 6500 block Lange her long calico fur. Adoption is $35. Adoption is $225. Jan. 4, 7:14 p.m. Drive, Jan. 8, 6:27 p.m. • Domestic Violence, 2300 block Allegh- • Disturbance, 4500 block Scarlet Drirve, eny Drive, Jan. 4, 9:21 p.m. Jan. 8, 7:32 p.m. • Domestic Violence, 8600 block Eck- • Kidnapping, 5900 block Leon Young LOCAL REAL ESTATE SALES berg Heights, Jan. 5, 2:26 a.m. Drive, Jan. 8, 8:32 p.m. • Sexual Assault, 4100 block Bardot • Burglary-Auto, 6100 block Kingdom This list was obtained from the El Paso County Assessor’s Office and covers sales recorded Drive, Jan. 5, 12:16 p.m. View, Jan. 8, 9:54 p.m. from Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Each listing includes the address and sales price. • Sexual Assault, 100 block Arequa Ridge • Burglary-Auto, 7200 block Commerce Drive, Jan. 5, 4:34 p.m. Center Drive, Jan. 9, 6:31 a.m. 80918 80919 • Domestic Violence, 6700 block Dublin • Domestic Violence, 8600 block 3904 Diamond Ridge View...... $215,000 5513 Tamworth Drive...... $185,000 Loop West, Jan. 5, 6:03 p.m. Braeswood Point, Jan. 9, 11:48 a.m. 4950 Galena Drive...... $230,000 7310 Julynn Road...... $250,000 6822 Snowbird Terrace...... $251,000 5926 Chokecherry Drive...... $315,000 5111 Alta Loma Road...... $259,000 3238 Bell Mountain Drive...... $260,000 80920 WOODMEN KIDS CORNER 2495 Hollow Brook Drive...... $285,000 3240 Mirage Drive...... $239,000 4125 Bowsprit Lane...... $292,000 2885 Mirage Drive...... $259,000 BLODGETT PEAK TRAIL PERFECT FOR YOUNG HIKERS 4720 Seton Place...... $369,900 8580 Stratus Drive...... $270,000 3870 Schoolwood Court...... $395,000 8620 Merrick Court...... $338,200 5818 Spurwood Court...... $420,000 3750 Cottage Drive...... $429,000 BY LIZZY FOLEY 9308 Stoneglen Drive...... $790,000 The 167 acres of Blodgett Peak Open Space contain more than three miles of trails. In the winter, with kids in tow, WOODMEN BUSINESS BUZZ the best of these trails is the Blodgett trail, a .9-mile hike leading to a water The Woodmen Business Buzz highlights Asthma & Allergy Associates, P.C. has tank. In the morning, the Blodgett the local economic scene, promotions, acquisi- a long history of continuous care to trail enjoys full sun, great for winter tions and expansions. Contact Breeanna Jent patients with Asthma and Allergies hikes. The trail is gravel paved and at [email protected] dating back to 1930. In 1979, Dr. wide with a mild incline, making it the or 476-4819 for the chance to be featured. Robert A. Nathan joined the practice. perfect trail for large jogging strollers In March 2006, Dr. Daniel F. Soteres and groups with children. A fun activ- Asthma Allergy Associates recently wel- (MD, MPH) joined Asthma & Allergy ity on this hike is helping kids identify comed its newest practitioner, Deborah Associates. Soteres also has extensive the Douglas fir, ponderosa pine and Sweet, Practitioner-APN, to the prac- training in pediatrics. In November scrub oak lining the trail. Also, keep an tice. Sweet will primarily be available at 2007, an additional satellite clin- eye out for peregrine falcons. the Briargate Clinic located at 7608 N. ic was opened in the Briargate area Blodgett Trail heads directly west Woodmen Road, between Orchard Union Blvd, Suite D on Thursdays and (northern Colorado Springs); in Jan- from the trailhead, which has parking Valley Road and Blodgett Drive on the Fridays. She began seeing patients Jan. uary 2009, Soteres became a partner and one port-a-potty. west side of W. Woodmen Road 11. in Asthma & Allergy Associates, PC. Make sure to follow park guidelines Cost: free The addition of Sweet to the Asthma Al- Dr. Luke Webb joined the practice in as listed on the board at the trailhead, Hours: dawn to dusk lergy Associates means added immuno- 2012, and on July 1, 2015 became a to keep our trails clean and safe. Sun For more information, call 385-5940 therapy opportunities for patients, who partner. protection is always a good idea, even or visit coloradosprings.gov/parks-rec- will now be able to receive shots Thurs- Deborah Sweet, Practitioner-APN, is in winter. Beware, the trail is also used reation-and-cultural-services. days from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 2 the newest practioner at Asthma Al- by bikers and horses. This trail is not to 4:40 p.m. Additionally, Sweet will also lergy Associates. a loop. If kids tire, turning back down Colorado Springs mom Lizzy Foley follows have clinic appointments during these Her addition to the team means add- the trail is the best option. her adventurous son anywhere there are hours and also on Fridays from 1:30 to ed immunotherapy opportunities for rocks, swings or books. Contact her with 4:30 p.m. patients. IF YOU GO questions and ideas at kidscorner@pike- Location of trailhead: 3786 W. speaknewspapers.com
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ON THE TABLE Manure-filled cow’s horns and breathing Earth cycles
BY MICAH REDFIELD of New Religions and Cultural Produc- tion.” Biodynamic practices predate the The following is the second of a three-part modern concept of “organic,” and even series that started by looking briefly at trends eclipse it with fastidious methodologies within the food industry and the associated that embrace nature and firmly eschew diet-led health epidemic in America. Part two convention (e.g., chemical fertilizers and assesses biodynamic wines as small yet potential pesticides), making it superior to “organic” elements of a solution, and the final part will wines by being less adulterated and more be a comparative tasting between conventional award winning. and biodynamic wines. Stay tuned. Admittedly, the governing principles of biodynamics are, to put it kindly, peculiar; Last week’s column presented the po- and initial encounter with these practices tentially ludicrous suggestion that a niche often produces an understandable skepti- segment of the wine market, namely bio- cism. Methods such as manure-filled cow’s dynamic wines, might be a part of the solu- horns buried on the autumnal equinox, tion to what we have labeled a diet-driven unearthed on the spring equinox and di- health epidemic. Just how ludicrous this luted into a tea that is then sprayed across assertions is remains to be seen; a study the vineyard, are bizarre — even for hippy of long-term health benefits of particular wine makers. Odder still are the writings wines is certainly beyond the scope of this of the man who founded biodynamics’ Pixels.com column. Nonetheless, what can be mea- underlying philosophy, 19th century Aus- sured is a process’ components and out- trian Rudolf Steiner — scholar of science, comes. The latter will be assessed in next literature and philosophy. (Steiner’s work the Year,” discusses a “cycle of the Earth,” ably, Steiner was a bit nutty — skimming week’s tasting while the former, as weird as can also be traced to alternative education, a “mighty breathing which the Earth car- his writings suggests as much — but the it is, will be explored here. i.e., the Waldorf schools.) ries out in relation to the surrounding baby must not be tossed with the bath- At its simplest, biodynamics is a “farm- Steiner writes of the Earth’s “forces” cosmos,” a breathing not of air, but “forces water. Perhaps, here, the ends justify the ing system that emphasizes food quality that ebb and flow during specific “cycles” which are at work for example in vegeta- means. through soil health,” explained UC Davis’ as they relate to, among other things, ag- tion.” As Jean K. Reilly of Fortune magazine Alex Norman, in his work, “Handbook riculture. His 1923 work, “The Cycle of Energies, a breathing “Earth,” a relation- writes, “It is unlikely that anyone would ship with the cosmos ... you’re skeptical. have taken much notice of biodynamics if But before you burn this article consider so many of the wines it produced were not that many of these oddities may be at- among the best on the market.” Nowhere CITY DEATH NOTICES tributed to semantics. If one replaces “cy- is this more evident than in France: our cles” with “seasons” and then understands next stop, to compare two similar wines The following is a list of individuals who died during the week of Jan. 2–8. It was compiled from forces and breathing as synonymous with produced in two dissimilar ways. information supplied by area funeral/cremation service providers and/or the family of the deceased. lunar pull and shifts in the weather, it may not be all lunacy. We must admit that our For additional food-centric reviews and tips or • Edumenio Gilbert Aguilar, Jr., born 24, 1927. Died Jan. 5, 2018. Return to knowledge of the universe, even the earth, to make a comment, email onthetablereviews@ Sept. 3, 1941. Died Jan. 2, 2018. The Nature Funeral Home. is limited. We do not fully comprehend all gmail.com or visit facebook.com/onthetablere- Springs Funeral Services. • Gayle O. Beshears, born Dec. 27, 1928. the variables of agriculture. Unquestion- views. • Dirk Edward Cordtz, born Nov. 7, Died Jan. 6, 2018. The Springs Funeral 1955. Died Jan. 2, 2018. The Springs Fu- Services. neral Services. • Dean A. Carneal, born Aug. 18, 1936. • SSG Linda Maria Fernandez Duran, Died Jan. 6, 2018. 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THROUGH THE LENS Send photos of area residents and activities to [email protected]. LOCAL DEBUTANTES PART OF A 51-YEAR TRADITION RAMPART RAMS BATTLE IT OUT WITH PUEBLO WEST CYCLONES
Rampart Rams girls basketball head coach Ashley Miller watches her players on the court during the Rampart Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament on Jan. 6 at the Broadmoor World Arena.
Twenty-four young women were celebrated as 2017 Colorado Springs Debutantes this year. Front row, from left, Annabel Husak, Sierra Ball, Katie Torres, Morgan Meyer, Delaney Wilklow, Ava Donner; second row, from left, Casey Ahrendsen, Kylie Zamboni-Cutter, Courtney Wheeler, Carsen Fair; third row, from left: Chase Czelatdko, Casey Fetters, Olivia VanWagenen, Carmen Conrad; back row, from left: Molly Freudenberg, Danielle Ortonward, Grace Wilder, Brittany Wagner, Avery Nelson, Ellianna Gubser, Marie Negaard, Olivia DeRubis, Katherine Smith, Hannah Carpenter. Photos by Waldrons Family Studio
Rampart Rams boys' basketball point guard Josh Kavalec Rampart Rams forward Becca Dunn keeps control of the ball as a Pueb- Rampart Rams boys basketball head coach J'on St. makes a jump shot during the Rams' matchup against the lo West Cyclone attempts to block her shot. Photos by Isaiah J. Downing Clair cheers on his players from the sidelines. Pueblo West Cyclones in the Annual Rampart Holiday Classic.
GUILD HOSTS WINTER DINNER TO BENEFIT THE PHILHARMONIC
2017 Post Debutantes: front row, from left, Madeline Bobo, Devon Burchfield, 2017 Debutante Ball Receiving Line: from left, Honorary Chair Ann Winslow and second row,from left, Emma Pearson, Chelsey Geisz, Rebecca Hurlbert, third Philip Winslow, Debutante Ball Chair Becky Bennett and Brian Bennett, Honored row, from left: Kristin Lackler, Holly Huffman, Mariah Chemali, Elizabeth Broker. Patrons Cheryl Tolley and Gerald Tolley.
RAMS BEST EAGLES IN VARSITY CONFERENCE SWIM MEET
Event co-chair Hope Mena, left, visits with Vic Thacker, Dr. Jeanne Gau and Mary T Thacker. The dinner event raised $34,000 for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.
Conductor Josep Caballé-Domenech and his wife, Monica, enjoyed an evening at the Garden of the Gods Club on Dec. 6 to raise funds and support the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. The sold-out crowd of 150 members and Chris McGarry waves the winning bid number for guests were treated to a plated dinner and a A Pine Creek Eagles swimmer takes a dive during a A Rampart Rams swimmer makes her way to the finish line. The Rams won the Jan. 3 varsity con- Perry Sanders and Lorn Lee enjoy the Philharmonic Guild Winter Dinner event. Pho- a $500 bottle of wine at the guild's Dec. 6 winter private performance of Vivaldi conducted by varsity conference swim meet held Jan. 3. ference swim meet 124-62. Photos by Jeff Kearney tos by Linda Navarro dinner hosted at the Garden of the Gods Club. concertmaster Michael Hanson. 10 WOODMEN EDITION • WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 SPORTS
DISTRICT 20 BASKETBALL Young Pine Creek boys’ squad continues to earn its wings
BY KEVIN CARMODY next 5:20 without a point while Doherty deficit to 32-26. All three possessions scored 16 straight. were highlighted by players moving It wears navy blue uniforms on the The Eagles, down just 21-17 at half- without the ball, crisp passing and con- road, but the boys’ basketball program time, gave up an 11-2 run to start the stant motion. at Pine Creek certainly could don its second half. All three of the players who contrib- other school color away from home and “I think we helped those runs by get- uted to that 7-0 run were sophomores. make a statement at the same time. ting a little fatigued, taking bad shots “We grew a lot in this game,” Rausch Green. and making inexperienced plays that said. “Earlier in the season, we proba- With only one starter returning from we’re hoping we don’t do as much in bly don’t compete like we did for three last season, these greenhorn Eagles, with the second half of league play,” fourth- quarters. We were right there. I’m proud just one senior starter and dominated by year Pine Creek coach Joe Rausch said. of that effort, but now it’s getting us to underclassmen, continue to show signs “We’re just overall very inexperienced. play a whole game. At some point, we of improvement despite the final result With this group, we have to weather want to have that real victory instead of in some cases. those sophomore mistakes and mistakes moral ones.” On Jan. 9, sophomore Peyton Westfall by even our upperclassmen in hopes of And that will continue to take time and scored a team-high 12 points, and Pine growing into something bigger by the repetition and, most of all, experience. Creek stuck around reigning and two- end of the season. I think they will.” Sam Bishop, the team’s only senior time league champ Doherty for three- The squad showed glimpses of that starter, can see signs of a bright future, plus quarters before the Spartans pulled potential, especially after a timeout fol- even though he might not get to reap away late for a 56-34 home-court victo- lowing the Spartans’ 11-2 run that gave those rewards this season. ry. the Spartans a 32-19 lead. “I just want to see us keep growing as Pine Creek High School boys’ basket- When Grant WilkinsonIRS Taxdrove Debtthe In Relief not quite one minute, Cameron a unit and leave a lasting impression on ball coach Joe Rausch scans the court lane for a layup with 6:01 left in the Horton aggressively drove the lane for the program,” Bishop said. “It all comes as his team plays against Doherty in game, the Eagles (5-5, 1-2 5A Colora- a basket, then Blake Hatchell hit a short back to practicing and having a positive action Jan. 9 at Doherty High School. do Springs Metro League) trailed only jumper that was followed by Westfall’s mindset and growing with every sin- The Eagles suffered a 56-34 league 40-32. 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BY KEVIN CARMODY showed their stuff in a parade review and a performance in Disneyland. The extra practices are over. So is the On New Year’s Eve, the crew got the day non-stop fundraising and anticipation. off to enjoy at Universal Studios, among Now, all that’s left for Air Academy’s other attractions, before finally taking part marching band to do is savor the mem- in the program’s second Rose Parade ap- ories made over a seven-day period that pearance. Air Academy made its Pasadena was culminated by its participation in the debut in 1992. 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Then, the time was here. Finally. New Year’s Day. “The biggest moment was when were in “Wow, there were a lot of moments,” actually in the parade,” Black said. “I told said Stoney Black, the 15th-year director the kids to do this, and I did it myself, but of bands at Air Academy. “There were to look down that hill when you get there. several incredible moments. It was really There’s what they call the big TV corner something I’ll look at as a career highlight, when you turn from Orange (Grove Bou- just an amazing experience.” levard) onto Colorado (Boulevard). You Paige Langum recalled one moment, in just saw thousands and thousands of peo- The Air Academy Kadet marching band performed in the 129th Rose Parade in particular. ple, just cheering for the band. It was really Pasadena, Calif., on New Year's Day. Photo courtesy of Melony Black “It was probably the parade itself,” said a cool moment.” Langum, a senior and one of the band’s That moment was more than a year in two drum majors. “It was so much big- the making after the band, which actu- route in uniform in temperatures much my in 1992, while 10 students boarded an ger than I thought it was going to be. I’ve ally applied in January 2016, learned of warmer than the average Colorado day in airplane for the first time and 38 saw the grown up watching the parade on TV and its acceptance nine months later as one January. Pacific Ocean for the first time — up close was familiar with the way it’s set up. When of only 20 bands to march in the event. “The practice paid off,” Langum said. “It and personal, thanks to a dinner cruise fol- you’re out there, the audience is so much The Kadets would need the 14 months to was a huge undertaking to learn marching lowing the parade. larger than you think.” properly prepare for the 5.5-mile route for in formation and the parade songs, on top “As far as pageantry and marching bands, The Rose Parade highlighted a full the parade, not to mention the staggering of our regular marching routine. It’s so this is the big showcase,” Black said. “Ev- week’s worth of activities in southern Cal- $450,000 that would have to be raised to much different to get ready for a parade. erything aligned, and there are too many ifornia. get the 192 band members there. When you’re turning, you turn as a line people to thank. This is definitely the lon- First, the Kadets performed for Villa Es- The band members sold mattresses, in- and not as an individual, moving as a co- gest marching season we’ve ever had, or peranza, a nonprofit organization devoted stalled American flags on holidays, sold hesive unit.” can have. Now it’s on to concert season. In to the care and education of a diverse dis- discount cards, parked cars at Air Force And as they participated, so much in- the band world, there is not really a break. abled population of children, adults and football games, sold concessions at other dividual history was made; two students Once you finish something, you’re a step seniors. Bandfest, presented by REMO Academy events and mailed out postcards had parents who marched for Air Acade- behind on the next thing.” over a three-day period, gave spectators asking for donations. a chance to see the field show from the And then there was the task of learning parade’s participants, and the Kadets also how to proceed, as a unit, on a long parade
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WHAT DOES YOUR DONATION $1 provides $20 provides $200 helps $2,000 provides PROVIDE? a prescription 10 bus passes for repair the car of two weeks of speech co-pay job searches a client therapy to a child WOODMEN EDITION • WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 13 AROUND THE PUZZLES NEIGHBORHOOD WEDNESDAY JAN. 24 AND 27 JOB INTERVIEW TIPS INDIAN COOKING CLASS - CROSSWORD 4-6 p.m., Library 21c, 1175 CHICKEN CURRY AND NAAN Chapel Hills Drive, free; ppld. 1-3 p.m., Polka Dots and org/classes/business. Curry, 2840 Helmsdale Drive, ALL ABOUT CHICKEN $45. Registration: 304-6111, COOKING CLASS polkadotsandcurry.com. 6-8 p.m., The Cooks Market- place, 4697 Centennial Blvd., ONGOING $65. Registration: 960-4414, NAMI THRIVE CONNECTION thecooksmarketplace.com. SUPPORT GROUP Faith-based support group for WEDNESDAY AND those who live with mental SATURDAY illness regardless of diagno- INDIAN COOKING CLASS - sis, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, SAAG PANNER Woodmen Valley Chapel, 1-3 p.m., Polka Dots and 290 E. Woodmen Road, free; Curry, 2840 Helmsdale Drive, namicoloradosprings.org. $45. Registration: 304-6111, LUNCH BREAK AL-ANON polkadotsandcurry.com. MEETING Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wil- THURSDAY son United Methodist Church, HIGH ALTITUDE 6460 Flying W Ranch Road; CONVERSIONS COOKING 632-0063. CLASS STAR WARS DESTINY 6-8 p.m., The Cooks Market- TOURNAMENTS place, 4697 Centennial Blvd., 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Petrie’s $65. Registration: 960-4414, Family Games, 7681 N. Union thecooksmarketplace.com. Blvd., $5; petriesgames.com/ ccg. FRIDAY PIKES PEAK TOASTMASTERS PRESSURE COOKING 6:44 a.m. Wednesdays, ADAPTIONS COOKING CLASS National Swimming Pool As- 6-8 p.m., The Cooks Market- sociation, 4775 Granby Circle; place, 4697 Centennial Blvd., pikespeaktoastmasters.org. $65. Registration: 960-4414, PIKES PEAK thecooksmarketplace.com. PROFESSIONALS BNI BULLITT BREED 7:45-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m., Back East Bar and Comfort Suites, 1055 Kelly Grill, 9475 Briar Village Point; Johnson Blvd.; Steve, 649-7031. 264-6161, backeastbarandgrill. BUSINESS EXCHANGE com. MEETING Learn about low-cost group SATURDAY advertising, 8-9 p.m. second MAGIC THE GATHERING: and fourth Wednesdays, CLUES ACROSS poorly back 34. Poster RIVALS OF IXALAN DRAFT Falcon Police Building, 7850 1. Elaborate silk garment 39. By right 2. Goddess of wisdom 35. Small remains WEEKEND Goddard St.; Lisa, 522-1179. 5. Fleet 40. Relating to odors 3. Comedic honors 36. Gelatinous sub- 10 a.m., Petrie’s Family TOASTMASTERS 11. Egyptian deity 43. As soon as possible 4. A way to grasp stance Games, 7681 N. Union Blvd., Noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Fire 12. Hundredth anniver- 44. Israeli Olympic 5. Apex 37. A narrow opening $15; petriesgames.com/magic. Station 19, 2490 Research sary swimmer 6. British soldier 38. 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Pianoforte a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Chapel Church, 4625 Ranch Drive; 34. Czech capital CLUES DOWN 32. The man 61. Unit of loudness Hills Mall Event Center, 632-0063. 38. One who treats 1. Bone in the lower 33. Basics 62. Atomic number 13 lower level across from Dicks BEGINNER D&D Sporting Goods, $6 or $9 per 10 a.m.-4 p.m., third Satur- family, $1 discount for seniors days, Petrie’s Family Games, and military, free for accompa- 7681 N. Union Blvd., free; nied children, 12 and younger; petriesgames.com/rpg. tecoshow.org. STARFINDER RPG METRO SUDOKU • LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE SOLUTIONS 5-9 p.m., third Saturdays, MONDAY Petrie’s Family Games, 7681 N. MERINGUE MONDAY: ITALIAN Union Blvd., free; 522-1099. MERINGUE COOKING CLASS SIMPLY ONE DAY AT A 6-8 p.m., The Cooks Market- TIME AL-ANON MEETING place, 4697 Centennial Blvd., 9 a.m. Sundays, Franciscan $65. Registration: 960-4414, Retreat Centre, 7740 Deer thecooksmarketplace.com. Hill Grove; 632-0063. POKEMON CASUAL PLAY TUESDAY 2 p.m. Sundays, Petrie’s Family MARSALA POACH Games, 7681 N. Union Blvd., BRATWURST COOKING CLASS free; petriesgames.com/ccg. 6-8 p.m., The Cooks Market- NEW LIFE TOASTMASTERS place, 4697 Centennial Blvd., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays, $65. Registration: 960-4414, Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills thecooksmarketplace.com. Drive; Anthony, arminc32@ gmail.com. JAN. 24 BIG BAND SUNDAY HOME SELLING BASICS The New Century Big Band, 4-6 p.m., Library 21c, 1175 3 p.m. third Sundays, Springs Chapel Hills Drive, free; ppld. Rhythm Dance Studio, 1414 org/classes/business. Kelly Johnson Blvd.; tinyurl. NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER com/jj6g9qg. DAY COOKING CLASS 6-8 p.m., The Cooks Market- To list an event in the Woodmen area, place, 4697 Centennial Blvd., send information at least two weeks in $65. Registration: 960-4414, advance by email to calendar@pike- thecooksmarketplace.com. speaknewspapers.com. For city-wide events, go to coloradosprings.com. 14 WOODMEN EDITION • WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 PROJECT END IN SIGHT MOUNTAIN SHADOWS PLAYGROUND CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1
The second phase of the Woodmen Earlier highlights of the $31 million it was really important for us to have a Road Corridor Improvements Project project included the reduction of the playground because the kids needed it,” got underway June 27, 2016, with the incline of Woodmen Road in the area Brookes said. “They only had an indoor goal of addressing capacity needs and of Lexington Drive to increase visibil- gym area, so they needed to be able to play completing Woodmen Road as a six- ity for motorists and improve overall outside.” lane roadway from four. safety. The grades were reduced from SKSF received a grant that helped it pur- Many businesses in the area said they 10 percent to 8 percent on Woodmen chase the playground equipment, and the weren’t affected by the many lane clo- between Union Boulevard and Lex- organization partnered with Terry Putnam sures, congestion and slower speeds ington and from 10 percent to 7.5 per- of Woods Site & PlayScapes Inc. to design throughout the project’s second phase. cent on Union between Woodmen and the play area. But MasterDrive, which operates a Shrider. The playground was installed through driving school with classrooms located The second phase produced 2,300 feet the help of HBA Cares, the philanthropic A new playground designed for special near Woodmen and Lexington, chose of sound walls, 3.2 miles of curb and side of the Housing & Building Associa- needs children has opened at Zach’s to relocate to its facility just off Black gutters, along with 1.8 miles of storm tion of Colorado Springs that operates as Place in Mountain Shadows. Photo cour- Forest Road and Woodmen so its stu- pipe and waterline measuring 1.5 miles. a nonprofit, complete with an independent tesy of Special Kids Special Families dents’ behind-the-wheel training could After mostly underground work early, board of HBA and non-HBA members. be free of the hassles. travelers along the corridor first noticed “Our mission is to basically help other And with work still in the offing, the new curbs and gutters along the north nonprofit organizations around our com- of brain surgeries. Lee said her sons visit school has yet to decide if it will return. side of Woodmen and the northwest munity with building related issues,” said Zach’s Place at least once or twice a week “Upon completion, we will weigh the side of Union and paving work of a new Mike DeGrant, immediate past president during the school year and more frequent- pros and cons of each location from a roadway on Woodmen and the com- of HBA Cares. “So, in saying that, we bring ly during summer months. While Lee said safety standpoint,” said Spencer Pace, pletion of asphalt paving on the new the resources and talents of HBA members her children have always loved the facili- the center’s director of training. “As Bluebell Hill Drive. Also, new retaining together to help out other organizations.” ty, the playground has made it that much long as they continue to work in that walls were established along Woodmen In operation for 10 years, HBA Cares more exciting for them this year. area, even if it’s sporadically, we will not east of Union and sound walls at the has helped rebuild areas in the Mountain “Within Colorado Springs, there are a drive out of the Lexington-Woodmen southeast corner of the intersection. Shadows community damaged or lost couple of playgrounds that are all-access building due to the disruptions con- The first phase of the project was during the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire. Since playgrounds for kids with special needs, struction can cause.” completed in 2012, widening Wood- Zach’s Place is also in the northwest neigh- but they’re really cool playgrounds and Most recently, crews addressed work men Road to three continuous lanes in borhood, members felt a particular pull to kids without disabilities like to play there, pertaining to street lighting and sig- each direction from Interstate 25 to just help the facility, DeGrant said. too,” Lee said. “Those environments are nalization, landscaping, concrete east of Academy Boulevard and includ- The project started when Linda Warren still very overwhelming to my boys with curbs, sidewalks, medians and asphalt ed construction of a grade-separated of Warren Management, who was on the that amount of kids and level of play that’s paving. interchange at Academy. board of HBA Cares, brought the need for going on. So I’ve loved the fact that Zach’s a playground at Zach’s Place to the atten- Place has their playground that is … not tion of the HBA Cares board. The board overwhelming.” DISTRICT 20 BASKETBALL was excited to participate in a meaningful Lee noted that parents have to request CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 project, and the members began organiz- playtime for the new outdoor playground ing a team to help coordinate the project. at Zach’s Place. Lee also said she appre- gle practice and motion into play. I’m Just before Christmas, the Eagles com- C&C Sand and Stone Co. and Robertson’s ciates there are staff members certified to satisfied with the class a whole and are peted in the three-day Cherry Creek Landscaping signed on to build the out- care for children with special needs watch- great guys to have around the program. Holiday Classic in Greenwood Village. door play area. ing the playground, so she can use the time I’m happy to have a chance to play with “I think that first tournament helped The playground was finished in mid-De- as respite care for herself. them, and I see a lot of success for our us gel even more as we’ve started to get cember, and the feedback so far has been “There is such a need in every commu- teams in the future.” to know each other better,” Westfall said. positive for area parents with children who nity to have a place where parents can feel A good part of that success will depend “It’s great to get to know guys outside have special needs. Karyn Lee is a Colo- comfortable and feel good about having on team unity and chemistry, something of basketball and see their personalities. rado native who has lived in Colorado their kids go to a place … where it’s safe that continues to improve with time to- We just hope to keep improving. It feels Springs since 2006, and she has two chil- and kids are going to get to have fun,” she gether on and off court, especially at the good to compete with Doherty, but it’ll dren with disabilities: 6-year-old James has said. “And there’s so many kids that can upcoming Orange and Black Classic this be better to get more wins. That’s what Down syndrome, and 4-year-old Ian has benefit from that and so few places that are weekend in Colby, Kan. we really want.” physical and cognitive disabilities because like that. So Zach’s Place is a gem, for sure.”
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