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 | Monument Safe Trick or Treat |
| Wilson wins reelection |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, Oct. 21:
Faced
with the need to increase water rates, authority monitors water
deliberations |
| Colorado Springs Utilities Utility Policy Advisory
Committee, Oct. 7: Policy panel considers financial
issues in regional water partnerships |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation Board, Oct. 15:
Sewer
project behind schedule |
| Monument Sanitation District board, Oct. 22:
Change
in cost-sharing rules could spur fee hike |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 21:
District
plans survey of views about water and potential ballot measure |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District board, Oct.
28: Board switches location for new station |
| Donald Wescott Open House, Oct. 3 |
| PLVFD Open House, Oct. 3 |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 5: Gingrich
appointed to board |
| Board holds town hall meeting, Oct. 19 |
| Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 14: Regulation
of medical marijuana dispensaries approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 8: Town
survey extended to Nov. 30 |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board, Oct. 15: Blanch
underscores technological advances |
| Lewis-Palmer School District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Oct. 13: Great Education Colorado,
Colorado Growth Model explained |
| Web site exclusive: D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, Oct.14:
Committee discusses priorities, vision with superintendent |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Oct.
9: All Baptist Road bridge lanes opened |
| October Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Gifts that keep on giving |
| High Country Highlights: Water
now to prevent plant damage |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern
saw-whet owl |
| Art Matters: Is your wish
list ready? |
| PLAG Craft Fair, Oct. 3-4 |
| TLCA Annual Member Show |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| Empty Bowl filled with compassion for those in
need |
| Hundreds contribute to Wine and Roses |
| October and November library events |
| Health Fair provides low-cost screenings for many,
Oct. 24 |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 15: Air
Force Academy historian details Pike expeditions |
| Monica Deluca installed as ninth Monument postmaster |
| Special Events and Notices
 | Black Forest Arts & Crafts Show and Sale,
Nov. 5-8 |
| Tri-Lakes Chapel Community
Blood Drive, Nov. 12 |
| Taste of Lewis-Palmer Middle
School, Nov. 12 |
| Department of Human Services Advisory Commission
needs volunteers |
| Wayne Williams speaks on county development
issues, Nov. 14 |
| Operation Christmas Child Collection Week, Nov.
16-23 |
| Monument unveils Christmas Banners, Nov. 20 |
| Palmer Divide Bluegrass Band, Nov. 21 |
| Palmer Lake’s Chili Supper and Star Lighting,
Nov. 28 |
| Comments on the Regional Transportation Plan due
by Dec. 1 |
| Historic Monument Small Town Christmas, Dec. 5 |
| MOMS Club Holiday Extravaganza and Coat Drive, Dec.
5 |
| Singers and musicians needed for Christmas
production |
| Free firearm safety kits to be distributed
locally |
| Gleneagle Golf Club seeks volunteers for advisory
committee |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) |
| County Prescription Discount Program now online |
| New thrift shop opens in Monument |
| Senior Safety Program |
| Wildlife Masters in El Paso County |
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| Volunteers clean up the Santa Fe Trail |
| Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 15: Fixed-rate
bond refinancing approved |
| 5 candidates for 4 seats |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board, Sept. 17:
Board
discusses organization, funding |
| Lewis-Palmer School District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Sept. 15: Committee discusses programs,
goals |
| D-38 Special Education Advisory Committee, Sept. 9:
School
funding a major concern |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 8: Trustee
Tim Miller resigns |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 21: Gingrich
appointed to succeed Miller |
| Beacon Lite Road Improvements Community
Meeting, Sept. 22: County officials get
residents’ input on road upgrade |
| Palmer Lake Town Council meeting, Sept. 10:
Final
Lucy Owens Fund payment decision deferred |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District board, Sept.
3: Board approves development of conservation plan |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, Sept. 16:
Authority
focuses on connection to Springs Utilities |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 16:
District
considers raising water rates 10 percent |
| Monument Sanitation District Board, Sept. 24:
Wakonda
Hills stimulus project begins |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District board,
Sept. 23: District offers fire mitigation
recommendations |
| September Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: What’s new in the book world? |
| High Country Highlights: The
well-diversified garden |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Prothonotary
warbler |
| Art Matters: The thought
leaders |
| Monument Art Hop concludes another successful year |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| Concert in the Park series receives Governor’s Award |
| September and October library events |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 17: Local
videographer documents history |
| Taste the wine, smell the roses |
| Haunted Mines opens |
| Special Events and Notices
| Christmas Crafts Fair, Oct. 3-4 |
| Flu shot clinic and Palmer Lake Fire Station Open
House, Oct. 3 |
| Donald Wescott Fire Prevention Week Open House,
Oct. 3 |
| A Tribute to John Denver, Oct. 3 |
| Benefit for Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue,
Oct. 4 |
| Halloween Scavenger Hunt, through Oct. 31 |
| Haunted Mines, through Oct. 31 |
| Tri-Lakes Immunization Clinic, Oct. 6 |
| Empty Bowls Dinner, Oct. 7 |
| Meet the School Board Candidates, Oct. 8 |
| Lewis-Palmer football games broadcast live over
the Internet by Q-SKY FM |
| Community Closet now open second and fourth
Saturdays |
| "A Casino Night in Casablanca," Oct. 17 |
| Wine and Roses, Oct. 23 |
| Meet the Author: Homer Hickam, The Rocket Boys,
Oct. 23 |
| Tri-Lakes Health Fair, Oct. 24 |
| Safe Trick or Treat, Oct. 31 |
| CASA 411 Night, Nov. 5 |
| Black Forest Arts & Crafts Show and Sale, Nov.
5-8 |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) |
| Gleneagle Golf Club seeks volunteers for advisory
committee |
| County Prescription Discount Program now online |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Citizens Center is now open |
| Handbell ringers needed for holiday concert |
| New thrift shop opens in Monument |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift Store in Palmer
Lake |
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| Chautauqua makes successful return |
| Beacon Lite Rd. meeting, Sept. 22 |
| Monument Sanitation District board, Aug. 20: District
approved for $2.4 million in stimulus loans |
| Rancher offers land for new fire station |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug.
26: Board gets update on arrested firefighter |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 3: Kaiser
appointed to vacant trustee seat |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 17: Gingrich
appointed to vacant Planning Commission seat |
| Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 12: Extensive
changes to fence regulations approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 6: Search
begins for new police chief and admin assistant |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation Board, Aug. 13:
Budget
bumps balance out |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, Aug. 19:
Authority
decides to continue one more year; plans second
presentation to CSU |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 19:
District
closer to a water deal with Colorado Springs |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 2:
Preventing
water source contamination focus of presentation |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board, Aug. 20:
Board
hears support for private instruction |
| Senior center opens in Monument |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Aug.
14: 2008 audit accepted |
| August Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Tri-Lakes Cares names Swanson Executive Director; holds
events Sept. 19 |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Real lives, real people |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
Black-crowned night heron |
| Art Matters: Arts education
lacking despite call for creativity |
| Art Hop, Aug. 20 |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| August and September library events |
| Everyone a winner at Tri-Lakes Non-Profit Day |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 20: Trombone
quintet serenades Historical Society |
| Empty Bowl fundraiser returns Oct. 7 |
| Special Events and Notices
| Fill the boot for the MDA, to Sept. 7 |
| Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Open
House, Sept. 10 |
| Patriots Golf Tournament, Sept. 11 |
| Community Closet now open second and fourth
Saturdays |
| Dakota Blonde returns to TLCA, Sept. 12 |
| Slash and Mulch season ends soon |
| Monument Citizen Police Academy, Sept. 15 |
| Annual Chili Cook-Off and Tasting, Sept. 19 |
| Beacon Lite Road Community Meeting, Sept. 22 |
| Haunted Mines, Oct. 1-31 |
| Christmas Crafts Fair, Oct. 3-4 |
| Flu shot clinic and Palmer Lake Fire Station Open
House, Oct. 3 |
| Benefit for Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue,
Oct. 4 |
| Empty Bowl 2009, Oct. 7 |
| Wine and Roses 2009, Oct. 23 |
| Meet the Author: Homer Hickam, The Rocket Boys,
Oct. 23 |
| County Prescription Discount Program now online |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Citizens Center is now open |
| Handbell ringers needed for holiday concert |
| New thrift shop opens in Monument |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift Store in Palmer
Lake |
| Senior Safety Program |
| Wildlife Masters in El Paso County |
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| Parting Shots |
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| Palmer Lake Fishing Derby |
| Possible fire district consolidation |
| Fire damages three businesses |
| Monument Board of Trustees, June 1: Mayor
Glenn leaves; Dominguez to serve as mayor for now |
| Monument Planning Commission, June 10: Commissioners
approve Monument Marketplace plat |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, June 11: Both
wells pumping as town awaits plant upgrade |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board, June
11: District won’t pass on fee to employees |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, June 17:
Authority
prepares for presentation to CSU committee |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 17:
Water
court case filed to convert ranch water to district use |
| Monument Sanitation District Board, June 18: Federal
stimulus funding for Wakonda Hills still on track |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board, June 24:
Park
construction contract awarded to Copestone |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June
24: Some district personnel getting a new home |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board, June 18:
Four
board seats up for election |
| June Weather Wrap |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: I’m Bo-o-o-o-red! |
| High Country Highlights: Making
the best use of rainwater |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Prairie
falcon |
| Art Matters: The
arts play on in Tri-Lakes |
| A Celebration of Art and History in
Monument at the new Town Hall |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| June and July library events |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, June 21: Historical
Society sponsors Fathers’ Day gala |
| Civil War program, July 16;
Chautauqua, August 7-9 |
| Special Events and Notices
| Overlay begins on northernmost paved
section of Black Forest Road, July 6-8 |
| WMMI’s 27th Anniversary, July 6 |
| Community Closet now open second and
fourth Saturdays |
| Special Screening of The Dying
Western, July 9 |
| Free Outdoor Concert and Ice Cream at Fox
Run Regional Park, July 10 |
| NEPCO meeting on public safety, July 11 |
| Fill the Cart Campaign, July 13-17 |
| Display your art at a local library
art gallery |
| Tri-Lakes Community Blood Drive, July 21 |
| CASA Fall Training Class application
deadline, July 31 |
| Western Museum of Mining & Industry
(WMMI): Burro Birthday Bash, Aug. 1 |
| Pikes Peak Library District End of Summer
Teen Concert, Aug. 1 |
| 2009 Return of the Rocky Mountain
Chautauqua Assembly, Aug. 7-9 |
| Monument Open Chess Tournament coming in
August |
| County launches Prescription Discount Program |
| Needed: handbell ringers |
| Library District creates new Job Help on Web
site |
| Exchange student host families needed |
| New thrift shop opens in Monument |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift Store in
Palmer Lake |
| Slash and Mulch season underway |
| Master Gardener Help Desk at Monument
Library |
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| Get ready for a wonderful 4th! |
| A Perspective on Our Community: Are
we running out of water? |
| Monument Board of Trustees, May 4: New
summer event narrowly approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees, May 18: First
board meeting held in new Town Hall |
| Monument Planning Commission, May 13: Rod
Smith Business Park approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, May 14: Scout
does his part to improve town park |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, May 12: Smith takes over as JUC
president |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, May 20:
Authority
pursues connection to Colorado Spring Utilities |
| Group monitors issues facing well owners |
| Monument Sanitation District Board, May 21: Stimulus
funding recommended for Wakonda Hills |
| Triview Metropolitan District board, May 27: Board
appoints new district manager and financial director |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, June 3:
Expenses,
past-due accounts dominate discussion |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board, May 21:
Parents
give varied opinions on preschool program |
| Lundeen retires |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 District
Accountability Advisory Committee, May 12: School
panel looks back at year’s issues |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Special Education
Advisory Committee, May 8: Panel evaluates
achievements, changes meeting format |
| El Paso County Planning Commission, May 19:
Palomino,
Gleneagle proposals advance |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, May
22: Merrifield casts deciding committee vote to
eliminate state funds for widening I-25 |
| May Weather Wrap |
| Memorial Day, May 25 |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Stop at the Click: Save fuel and the environment |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Summertime, and the readin’ is easy |
| High Country Highlights: How
to attract hummingbirds |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Chipping
sparrow |
| Art Matters: Real art for
real people: the driving force of success |
| Community responds to the energy of Brulé & AIRO |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| May and June library events |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 21: Historical
Society hears history of two early preachers |
| Event for fathers set for June 21 |
| Special Events and Notices
| Hooked on Palmer Lake Fishing Derby,
June 6 |
| Spring Fine Art Show opening reception,
June 6 |
| Farmers Markets in our community |
| Gold! Gold! Gold! June 8 |
| Community Closet now open second and
fourth Saturdays |
| Gleneagle Community Garage Sale, June
12-13 |
| Palmer Lake’s 8th Annual Blue
Columbine Festival, June 13 |
| Tri-Lakes Cruisers Car Show, June 14 |
| The Tri-Lakes Non-Profit Council
meeting, June 17 |
| D-38 to host information session for
prospective board members, June 18 |
| Rock Fair at WMMI, June 20 |
| New Tri-Lakes Cares thrift shop opens in
Monument, June 20 |
| Summer Soul-stice Celebration, June 20 |
| Fathers’ Day Ice Cream Social, June
21 |
| Citizen-at-Large Member Sought for Pikes
Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) Citizen Advisory Committee |
| Monument’s free Concerts in the Park
begin June 24 |
| Woodmoor Garage Sale, June 26-27 |
| Chuck Pyle Concert for the Wild, June 27 |
| Parade of Ponds, June 27-28 |
| "Field Day" Public Demonstration
of Emergency Communications |
| D-38 Operations Advisory Committee seeks
volunteers |
| Dotsero concert, July 3 |
| NEPCO meeting on public safety, July 11 |
| Exchange student host families needed |
| Slash and Mulch season underway |
| Master Gardener Help Desk at the
Monument Library |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift Store in
Palmer Lake |
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| Fourth of July Community Events |
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| Palmer Lake Easter Egg Hunt, April 11 |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, April 8:
Operator
considers options for upgrades |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, April 15:
Authority
interested in connection to CSU |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, April 2: Loan
sought for water treatment improvements |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, April 9: Continued
supervision by Monument police chief approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees, April 6: Temporary
supervision of Palmer Lake police approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees, April 20: Town
Forum presentations engage citizens |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 9:
Board
approves annual audit |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, April 14: JUC gets high marks in audit |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 15:
Auditor
recommends some changes in procedures |
| Triview Metropolitan District board, April 22:
2008
audit approved |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April
22: Pay changed to hourly |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board,
April 22: Volunteer data submitted for pension plan
evaluation |
| Lewis-Palmer School District Accountability Advisory
Committee, April 14: Community safety program coming
to schools |
| Lewis Palmer School District Special Education
Advisory Committee, April 8: Committee’s funds,
goals discussed |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority board,
April 23: Authority approves new accountant |
| April Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Heartwarming books for troubling
times |
| High Country Highlights: Tips
on container gardening |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: The
American dipper
|
|
Art Matters: Local
artists share their secrets
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Snapshots of Our Community
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April and May library events |
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Palmer Lake Historical Society, April
16: History of women’s fashion displayed |
|
Special Events and Notices
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Slash and Mulch season begins in May |
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D-38 Special Needs Community
Resource Fair, May 2 |
|
Gleneagle Sertoma Wine and Beer
Tasting and Auction, May 9 |
|
John Adams & Friends concert,
May 9 |
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Protect Our Wells
annual meeting, May 11 |
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Master Gardener Help Desk opens
at Monument Library, May 13 |
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Fourth Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5K
Run/Walk, May 16 |
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CASA 4-1-1 Night, May 19 |
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Brulé & AIRO concert, May 22 |
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Book and Beck bluegrass concert, May
29 |
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Wendy Woo concert, June 5 |
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Hooked on Palmer Lake
Fishing Derby, June 6 |
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Tri-Lakes Cruisers
Car Show, June 14 |
|
D-38 Operations Advisory Committee
seeks volunteers |
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Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift
Store in Palmer Lake |
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| Monument Library, March 14 |
| Credit union slammed with phishing scheme |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, March 18:
Authority
may conduct survey on water issues |
| Palmer Lake Town Council workshop, March 5:
Forum
focuses on police budget concerns |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, March 12: Town
proceeding with audit to evaluate policies |
| Monument Board of Trustees, March 16: Downtown
Walgreens traffic flow options discussed |
| Monument Planning Commission, March 9: Replat
for Arbor Mountain senior facility approved |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, March 10: Changes in policy document
approved |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 12:
Board
monitors projects |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, March 18:
District
calculates cost of providing services |
| Monument Sanitation District Board meeting, March 19:
Preliminary engineering report for Wakonda Hills
expansion approved |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board, March 25:
Terms
for new financing of Triview debt discussed |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March
25: Resolution to radio problems taking time |
| Lewis Palmer School District Accountability Advisory
Committee, March 10: Students learning Internet
safety |
| Lewis Palmer School District Special Education
Advisory Committee, March 11: Stimulus funding
expected |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
March 11: Board votes to hire new auditors |
| March Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: How does your garden grow? |
| High Country Highlights: Ready,
set, garden! |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Western
bluebird |
| Art Matters: You can take it
with you |
| Snapshots of Our Community
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| March and April library events |
| Historical Society hears history of trolley system |
| Special Events and Notices
| D-38 Special Needs Community Resource Fair, April 4 |
| County Hazardous Materials Facility open April
11 |
| Palmer Lake Easter Pancake Breakfast, April 12 |
| National Library Week 2009: Worlds Connect @
your library®, April 12-18 |
| County seeks citizen volunteers, April 17 |
| Friday Night Jam Series: Reckless, April
17 |
| Dakota Blonde
concert, April 18 |
| Pine Forest Antiques Show and Sale, April
18-19 |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program ends April 30 |
| Live theater in Monument, May 8-10 |
| John Adams & Friends concert, May 9 |
| Fourth Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5K Run/Walk, May
16 |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift Store now open |
| Senior Safety Program |
| Gardener Help Desk at Monument Library
begins May 13 |
| Wildlife Masters in El Paso County |
| IRS offers free e-newsletter for small
businesses |
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| D-38 Chess Tournament, Feb. 21 |
| Pikes Peak or Bust Winter
Festival draws 900 |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Feb. 19:
Teachers
concerned about budget cuts |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 17: Downtown
Walgreens plat approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees, March 2: Arbor
Mountain site plan approved |
| Monument Planning Commission meeting, Feb. 11:
Downtown
Walgreens final plat and Arbor Mountain site plan approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 12: Police
chief Ferrin resigns |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, Feb 18:
Proposed
Fountain Creek district raises concerns for wastewater plant operators |
| Monument Sanitation District special board
meeting, Feb. 6: Board to consider fee increase
amid revenue dip |
| Monument Sanitation District board, Feb. 19:
Board
approves user fee increases |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, Feb. 10: Revisions to policy document
approved |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District board, Feb.
12: Water main breaks boost expenses |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 18:
District
collecting data for Mt. Massive Ranch water court case |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board, Feb. 25:
Board
extends employment of district manager and administrator |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb.
25: Battalion chief recounts difficult night at
house fire |
| Tri-Lakes gets a look at Red Cross emergency
vehicle |
| District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 10:
Panel discusses behavior survey, Palmer Ridge goals |
| Lewis Palmer School District 38 Special Education
Advisory Committee, Feb. 11: SEAC discusses Resource
Fair, school staffing |
| Special-education panel hears behavior analyst |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Feb.
13: Increase in number of road use fee categories
discussed |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Feb. 11: Barn will get new wood floor, sign |
| February Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Is there an electric car in your future? |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Low-budget vacations |
| Local couple has enjoyed a lifetime of public service |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
Western scrub jay |
| Reflections: Meeting
Lorna: first lessons in sign language |
| Art Matters: Fiber
art stars in Tri-Lakes |
| Whitworth fills TLCA with sounds of Southern
bluegrass |
| Snapshots of Our Community
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| February and March library events |
| Historical Society hears presentation on museum and
mining |
| Special Events and Notices
| After Prom fundraiser, March 13
|
| County Planning Commission volunteers
needed. Apply by March 13
|
| Outreach workshop for homeowners in
foreclosure, March 14
|
| County Hazardous Materials Facility
opens March 14
|
| Women in Mining, Mar. 14
|
| Tri-Lakes Women’s Club grant application
deadline, March 15
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| Theater auditions for adults, March
16-19
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| Blood drive, March 18
|
| Monument Citizen Police Academy, March
19-May 14
|
| Finders & Youngberg Concert at
Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, March 21
|
| Display your art in library galleries,
March 25
|
| Protect Our Wells annual meeting, March 30
|
| Hiking for Hooters fundraiser, April 2
|
| Heritage Lecture at the Mining Museum,
April 2
|
| Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble at Tri-Lakes
Center for the Arts, April 3
|
| D-38 Special Needs Community Resource Fair,
April 4
|
| Pine Forest Antiques Show and Sale,
April 18-19
|
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program ends
April 30
|
| Fourth Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5K Run/Walk
coming in May
|
| Senior discount Mondays at the
Mining Museum |
| Tri-Lakes Senior Alliance Thrift Store now
open
|
| Senior Safety Program
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| Library District’s new Kids Web
|
| Wildlife Masters in El Paso County
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| IRS offers free e-newsletter for small
businesses
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| Winterfest coming Feb. 14 |
| Free concert, Feb. 14 |
| Weighted grades, school closure rumors discussed |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District Board, Jan. 28:
Board tours wastewater facility; expansion nearing
completion |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, Jan. 21:
Woodmen
Hills decides not to join; Flaming Gorge project a step closer to
feasibility study |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, Jan. 13: Total expenditures under budget
for 2008 |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 7:
Operator
reports improved numbers, ideas for tackling future issues |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 4:
Reverse
osmosis system is newest lagoon upgrade idea |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation Board, Jan. 8:
Review
of Joint Use Agreement sought |
| Monument Board of Trustees meeting, Jan. 5:
Monument
Marketplace Discount Tire plat approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees meeting, Feb. 2:
Creation
of Fountain Creek Watershed district endorsed |
| Monument Planning Commission meeting, Jan. 14:
Downtown
Walgreens hearing continued again |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 8: Participation
in watershed district discussed |
| Police chief Ferrin placed on administrative leave |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan.
28: Ups and downs of economy affected ‘08 budget |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, Jan.
28: Amended 2008 budget approved |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board, Jan. 15:
Board
discusses program promoting science, technology, engineering, and math |
| Special Education Advisory Committee, Jan. 14:
Annual
report on services completed |
| Board of County Commissioners January meetings summary |
| NEPCO meeting, Jan. 10: Homeowners’
associations get update on Baptist Road I-25 interchange |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association annual meeting, Jan.
26: Annual meeting covers budget, election |
| Top weather events of 2008 |
| January Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Click It or Ticket
enforcement focuses on rural Colorado |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Let’s celebrate presidents’ month |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Common
merganser |
| On the Trail: Treat our
suffering trails with care |
| Art Matters: Art as creative
industry jump-starts local economies |
| At the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| January and February library events |
| Event Feb. 28 marks anniversary of gold rush |
| Special Events and Notices
| Winter Fine Art Show Opening Reception, Feb. 7 |
| Colorado Autism Commission Public Hearing, Feb.
13 |
| The Jean Ciavonne Poetry Contest: Poetry Stew –
Poems About Food |
| Tri-Lakes Cares Electronics Recycling Event,
Feb. 14 |
| Palmer Lake Winterfest, Feb. 14 |
| Free Rocky Mountain Music Alliance Concert, Feb.
14 |
| Shannon Whitworth & the Refugees, Feb. 15 |
| County Fair Queen contestants wanted, apply by
Feb. 19 |
| Apply by Feb. 20 for Sheriff’s new Citizens’
Patrol |
| Apply by Feb. 20 for Sheriff’s Office Citizens’
Academy |
| D-38 Chess Tournament, Feb. 21 |
| Joseph Bohler signing reception, Feb. 21 |
| Protect Our Wells Annual Meeting, Mar. 30 |
| "Mine Your Own Business!" Opening
Reception at Mining Museum, Feb. 26 |
| Community Development Advisory Board volunteers
wanted |
| Discovery Canyon Campus "Give Your Heart to
Science" Gala, Feb. 27 |
| "Pikes Peak or Bust" at the Mining
Museum, Feb. 28 |
| Poetry submissions wanted for "Poetry While
You Wait" |
| "Outta The Garage" at the Tri-Lakes
Center for the Arts, Mar. 6 |
| Volunteers needed for Black Forest Regional
Park panel and Pineries Open Space Master Plan Committee |
| Senior discount Mondays at the Mining Museum |
| State Patrol targets I-25 north of Colorado
Springs |
| Adult reading program, Jan. 12-March 9 |
| Tri-Lakes Women’s Club grant application
deadline, Mar. 15 |
| Theater auditions for adults coming in March |
| El Paso County Sheriff’s Office seeking
citizen input |
| CDOT seeks input on I-25 rest areas at Larkspur |
| Wanted: Public Art Information |
| Fourth Annual Gleneagle Spirit 5K run/walk coming in
May |
| Volunteer tutors wanted |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program |
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| Palmer Lake, Dec. 14: 75th
annual Yule log hunt |
| Tri-Lakes Cares sees increased need in the community |
| Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 10: Plat
for tire store rejected |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 15: $7.5
million budget approved for 2009 |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 11
Town adopts budget, pursues road takeover |
| Palmer Lake Sanitation District, Dec. 9: Smith sworn in |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee meeting, Dec. 9: JUC approves 2009 budget |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board meetings, Nov.
15, 19, 21, and Dec. 9: After several meetings,
Triview’s 2009 budget approved |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 10:
Violations
a sore subject with the state |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board, Dec.
12: Board approves 2009 budget |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority meeting, Dec.
19: Authority urged to join coalition to bring
water from the Flaming Gorge Reservoir |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, Dec.
3: Edwards being deployed; Burns appointed acting
chief |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec.
10: Tri-Lakes to provide ambulance service for
Palmer Lake |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board, Dec. 18:
Second-graders
make holiday presentation to the board |
| District 38 Special Education Advisory Committee
meeting, Dec. 10: Special Education Advisory
Committee plans programs for 2009 |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Dec.
12: 2009 budget approved, including interchange
expansion |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Dec. 16: Public Safety staff busy with vacation
checks |
| December Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Perspective on our community: Phil
Steininger to retire from water district |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Tightening the belt and the wallet |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: The
goldeneye |
| Art Matters: Show will
feature a local legend |
| Snapshots of Our Community
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| December and January events at the library |
| Johnson and Maguire receive Sertoma awards |
| Special Events and Notices
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| D-38 board workshop, Nov. 6, and regular meeting, Nov.
20: D-38 wrestles with further budget cuts |
| Summary of the November 4 election results |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 5:
Lagoon violations trigger fee increase |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority Field Trip Nov.
4 and Meeting Nov. 19: Authority visits
Rueter-Hess
Reservoir, considers joining coalition to bring water from the Flaming Gorge
Reservoir |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board meeting, Oct. 29:
District debt temporarily converted from annual to
weekly variable rate bonds |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District Board Meeting,
Nov. 24: District completes purchase of $4.8 million
ranch |
| Donala xeriscaping project proceeds yard by
yard |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, Nov. 11: Budget hearing, annual meeting
scheduled for Dec. 9 |
| Palmer Lake Sanitation District Board, Nov. 11:
Monthly
rates will increase; Dale Smith named to board |
| Monument Sanitation District Board meeting, Nov. 20:
2009
budget approved |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation Board, Nov. 13:
Board
discusses repairs, drainage easement |
| Monument Board of Trustees meeting, Nov. 3:
Downtown
home-based occupation code changes approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Nov. 17: Ordinance
to help pay for new Town Hall postponed |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 1: Ordinance
to help pay for new Town Hall approved |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District
Volunteer Pension Board, Nov. 19: Pension
fund sound despite market upheavals |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, Nov.
19: Successful CPR recovery from cardiac arrest
reported |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 District
Accountability Advisory Committee Meeting, Nov. 11: D-38
committee discusses School Improvement Plans |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Special Education
Advisory Committee Meeting, Nov. 12: Special-education
panel discusses Web site, parental support activities |
| El Paso County Planning Commission meetings
November 4 and December 2: Cathedral Pines
expansion and Palomino Estates preliminary plan approved |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Nov. 24: Barn closed for mold removal, remodeling
until Jan. 1 |
| November Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Eye-catching coffee table books |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Trumpeter
swan |
| Art Matters: The
emerging art face of Tri-Lakes |
| Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Nov. 22: Dotsero
jazzes up the arts center |
| Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Nov. 23: TLCA
Member Show |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 20: Historical
Society hears about early Colorado railroading |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| November and December events at the library |
| Special Events and Notices
| Monument Christmas Banners |
| Historic Monument Small Town Christmas, Dec. 6 |
| Monument Hill Brass Quintet Holiday Concert, Dec.
6 |
| Palmer Lake Yule Log Pot Luck Dinner, Dec. 9 |
| Black Rose Acoustic Society Christmas Potluck
Party, Dec. 12 |
| Night of Lights, Dec. 12-14 |
| Christmas Handbell Concert, Dec. 13 |
| Palmer Lake Yule Log Hunt, Dec. 14 |
| Call to Artists, Dec. 15 |
| County seeks volunteers for Highway Advisory
Commission, Dec. 19 |
| "The Splendor of Christmas" Holiday
Concert, Dec. 19-20 |
| Combined Police and Fire Departments’ Holiday Toy
Drive |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program |
| Library District’s new Kids Web |
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| Lawrence Construction picked for interchange work |
| Palmer Lake approves water rate hikes |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 6: New
members appointed to Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 20: Detective
Mark Owens promoted to sergeant |
| Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 8: New
downtown design guidelines approved |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board, Oct.
9: Progress reported on Lake Woodmoor repairs |
| Stallsmith's service recognized |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, Oct. 14: Geological Survey won’t join in
creek sampling |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, October 15:
Steininger
to retire from the Woodmoor District; Cherokee metro district building
aquifer recharge facility |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, October 15:
District
on schedule to complete purchase of $4.6 million ranch |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, Oct.
22: Cut gas line leads to fire at construction site |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board Meeting, October
16: D-38 receives $190,000 check for PRHS geothermal
system |
| Children participate in Walk and Bike to School Day |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 Special Education Advisory
Committee, Oct. 8: Committee sets special education
goals |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Director,
Oct. 27: Third board member resigns; new members
elected |
| October Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: When life gives you scraps,
make quilts |
| High Country Highlights: November
tips for gardeners |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Sandhill
crane |
| Art Matters: Art for the
doctors is in |
| Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Oct. 11:
Two
paths merge for one great sound |
| Let the dogs out in Douglas County |
| Empty Bowl brings community together to help those in
need |
| Annual fair focuses on health |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| October and November events at the library |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 16: Trombone
Quintet entertains Historical Society |
| Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Oct. 11:
Art
and geology combine for fun experience at museum |
| Western Museum of Mining and Industry through
Nov. 1: Haunted Mines offers thrills and chills
to the adventurous |
| Special Events and Notices
| Singers and musicians needed for Christmas
production |
| Volunteer to tutor English |
| Western Museum of Mining & Industry’s Fifth
Annual Gold Party, Nov. 7 |
| Pine Creek Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 8 |
| Veterans Day, Nov. 11 |
| Ladies Day at the YMCA, Nov. 12 |
| "Guys and Dolls" at Palmer Ridge
High School, Nov. 13-15 |
| El Paso County needs volunteers |
| Shakespeare off the Shelf at Tri-Lakes
Center for the Arts, Nov. 15 |
| Monument unveils Christmas Banners,
Nov. 21 |
| Dotsero Concert, Nov. 22 |
| Palmer Lake’s Chili Supper, Nov. 29 |
| Yule Log Pot Luck Dinner, Dec. 2 |
| Historic Monument Small Town Christmas, Dec. 6 |
| Project ChildSafe comes to Monument |
| Low-Income Energy Assistance Program |
| Handbell choir ringers needed |
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| 9-11 remembered |
| Interchange contract award Oct. 3 |
| Palmer Lake water treatment plant requires $1.9 million
upgrade |
| Monument Board of Trustees, September 2:
Sheriff
asks board to support sales tax for public safety |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee meeting, Sept. 9: Additional testing for
stream contaminants included in 2009 draft budget |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, September 17:
Board
to close in November on ranch purchase; hears concerns about proposed golf
course development |
| Triview Metropolitan District board, Sept. 23:
Board
starts conversion of $47 million in variable-rate bond debt to 30-year
fixed-rate bonds |
| Monument Sanitation District Board meeting, September
25: Board bans installation of copper water pipes |
| Medications in the Water Supply: Symposium on Policy
Options, September 26: Experts study issue of
pharmaceuticals in the water supply |
| Consensus: Don’t flush them - Dispose of unneeded
medications in a plastic bag in the trash |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board
meeting, Sept. 24: Board considers options in first
draft of 2009 budget |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept.
24: Fire truck heavily damaged in accident |
| MA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 13 |
| Monument Academy Board of Education, Sept. 16:
Bond
sale closed; new school building opens on schedule |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board Meeting,
September 18: Pike sworn in to fill board vacancy;
Options 38 students and their parents discuss the program |
| District 38 Special Education Advisory Committee,
Sept. 10: D-38 special education programs discussed |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Sept. 22: Residents express concern over firing of
lawyer; president resigns |
| September Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Ready, Set, Vote! |
| High Country Highlights: More
fall gardening tips |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Burrowing
owl |
| Art Matters: Is the art
market world unfair? |
| Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, September 6:
Rebecca
Folsom performs and instructs at arts center |
| Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, September 27:
Oktoberfest
serves bratwurst and, yes, polkas |
| An artistic outlet for those with developmental
disabilities |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| September and October events at the library |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 18:
Historical
Society presents saga of "Italians in Colorado" |
| Western Museum of Mining and Industry, September 18:
Farrar Art Collection on display at mining museum |
| Special Events and Notices
| Fall Festival in Monument, Oct. 1-31 |
| Palmer Lake Art Group Christmas Crafts Fair, Oct.
4-5 |
| A busy Saturday in Palmer Lake, Oct.4 |
| Wescott Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Concert,
Oct. 5 |
| Creative Crafters Showcase, Oct. 11-12 |
| Donald Wescott Fire Prevention Week Open
House, Oct. 11 |
| Mill Levy Override Community Informational Meeting,
Oct. 13 |
| Empty Bowl Dinner, Oct. 15 |
| Wine & Roses 2008, "The Event to
Attend," Oct. 18 |
|
Tri-Lakes Health Fair, Oct. 25 |
|
Stories in the Dark in Monument and
Palmer Lake, Oct. 25 & 30 |
|
Safe Trick or Treat, Oct. 31 |
|
LPTV receives grant award |
|
Volunteer tutors needed! |
|
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program |
|
Handbell choir ringers needed |
|
Senior Safety Program |
|
The Library Channel |
|
Library District’s new Kids Web |
|
Wildlife Masters in El Paso County |
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| Two new schools! |
| D-38 board approves ballot measure requesting $2.7
million; remains concerned about Monument Academy issues |
| Lewis-Palmer School District 38 MLO Summit, August
14: District administration recommends $2.7 million
measure |
| Monument Academy Board meeting, Aug. 16: Steady
progress reported toward opening school Sept. 8 |
| Officials celebrate completion of Baptist Road
project |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Aug.
8: 2007 audit approved; interchange expansion
contract options discussed |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 6:
Lift
station pump creating headaches |
| Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee meeting, Aug. 8: New rules for effluent
limits discussed |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, August 20:
District
under contract to buy ranch; wins awards |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 4: Expert
reviews history of regional water issues |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 18: New
police officer sworn in and four staff awards presented |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 14: Council
faces decisions on water |
| Palmer Lake celebrates 70 years of volunteer
firefighting |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Board
members |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, Aug.
20: New firefighter and lieutenant sworn in |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors special meeting, Aug.14: Former
candidate joins board |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, Aug. 25: No plans to use management
company |
| August Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Corrections to article on toxic chemicals used
in gas drilling |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: First novels |
| High Country Highlights: How
Dry I Am |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Killdeer |
| Art Matters: Imagination made
visible |
| Fiber works and photos highlight Art Hop |
| Chautauqua event recalls 19th-century gatherings |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| August and September events at the library |
| Monument Library is Colorado Library of the Year |
| Burros’ birthday and bluegrass a blast |
| Special Events and Notices
| Slash and Mulch season ends in September |
| Rebecca Folsom Concert at Tri-Lakes Center Sept.
6 |
| Watercolor show & sale, Sept. 9-Oct. 4 |
| Tri-Lakes Women’s Club Open House, Sept. 10 |
| High Point Academy Benefit Horse Show, Sept.
13 |
| Chili Cook-Off, Sept. 13 |
| Pikes Peak Library District Call for Art, Sept.
17 |
| Mill Levy Override Community Informational
Meetings |
| Citizen Emergency Response Training (CERT) in Black
Forest, Sept. 24, 26, 27 |
| Rx in the Watershed Symposium, Sept. 26 |
| Palmer Lake Art Group Christmas Crafts Fair, Oct.
4-5 |
| Creative Crafters Showcase, Oct. 11-12 |
| Wine and Roses, Oct. 18 |
| Handbell choir ringers needed |
| Volunteer Tutors Needed! |
| Senior Safety Program |
| Gardener Help Desk at Monument Library |
| The Library Channel |
| Library District’s new Kids Web |
| Wildlife Masters in El Paso County |
| County offers on-line mapping service |
| IRS starts free e-newsletter for small businesses |
| County now accepting batteries and electronics at
waste facility |
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| Monument Band Shell opens on a high note |
| Expert details extensive use and production of toxic
chemicals in natural gas production |
| Monument Academy Board, July 15: Board
gives update on new Academy school building |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board Special Meeting,
July 24: Monument Academy building shortfall now
estimated at $1.6 million; second bond issue planned |
| Update: Lawsuit filed by D-38 retirees |
| Monument Academy special board meeting, July 28:
Board
provides responses to D-38 concerns |
| Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, July 9: Creek
reclassification issue still muddy |
| Monument Sanitation District Board meeting, July 17:
Tighter
restrictions on Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility may lead to district rate
increase |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, July 16:
Private
funding for pipeline to transport ag water on hold |
| Don’t waste your water |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 16:
Negotiations
continue on district’s offer to buy a ranch for the surface water rights |
| Triview Metropolitan District, July 22: $2
million state loan approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees, July 21: Village
at Monument commercial filing rezoned residential |
| Monument Board of Adjustments, July 10: Variance
for rear deck glass sunroom approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, July 10: Vacancies
filled on council and planning commission |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, July
16: Community wildfire protection plan on hold |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July
23: Budget review shows hiring more firefighters may not be possible |
| Gleneagle group fights golf course development |
| July Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Perspective on our community: Congress
shows its disconnect again |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Beyond Harry Potter |
| High Country Highlights: Deadheading
your flowers |
| On the Trail: Fox Run Regional Park |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
The black-chinned and magnificent hummingbirds |
| Art Matters: Culture remix
and the creative commons era |
| Monument Art Hop brings art, music, and a birthday |
| Arts center marks anniversary and looks to the future |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| July and August events at the library |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 25: Estemere
Mansion comes alive once again |
| Mining museum celebrates 26th anniversary |
| Special Events and Notices
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| Monument Academy short $1.2 million on funding for new
building |
| Decision delayed on gas drilling proposal |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, June 18:
Private funding being considered for pipeline |
| 10 more ways to conserve water |
| Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, June 9: Creek
reclassification could cost the area $25 million |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District board, June
12: YMCA financing may be jeopardized by easement
dispute |
| Monument Sanitation District Board, June 24: Pollution
control costs could increase from $1.5 million to $25 million |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 18:
District
offers to buy ranch for the water |
| Triview Metropolitan District, June 24: Board
discusses shifting administration to Monument |
| Jacobson resigns from Academy Water and Sanitation |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, July 2:
Clogged
pumps will require a closer look |
| Monument Board of Trustees, June 16: Residential
variance fee reduced |
| Monument Planning Commission, June 11: Commercial
filing of Village at Monument rezoned to residential |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, June 12 and July 2:
Vacant
trustee seat filled |
| The best small-town celebration in America!
|
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District board, June
18: Community wildfire protection plan to be
created |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board Meeting, June
19: Retired teachers concerned about change in retiree
health benefits; Staff recommends $2.7 million ballot measure |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, June
13: Condemnation of interchange right-of-way
authorized |
| MVEA meeting electrifies membership |
| June Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Summertime, when the reading is easy |
| High Country Highlights: Help
plants beat the heat |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide:
The bald eagle, symbol of the nation |
| Art Matters: "Green"
and "greener" art |
| Palmer Lake Art Group show displays works of 50 artists |
| June and July events at the library |
| Chautauqua returns to Tri-Lakes |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| Museum provides sights and sounds of power |
| Over 200 attend Safety Awareness Day |
| Emergency preparedness takes to the airwaves |
| Special Events and Notices
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| In case you haven’t noticed...Monument Lake is full! |
| Plan your 4th now |
| Valero agrees to donate land for I-25 off-ramp |
| Monument Board of Trustees, May 5: Wakonda
Meadows development annexed |
| Monument Board of Trustees, May 19: Progress
of senior living center discussed |
| Monument Board of Trustees, June 2: No
problems found in audit |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, May 8: New
council makes appointments |
| Palmer Lake Planning Commission, May 21: County’s
Palmer Lake master plan amendment adopted |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, May 21:
New
state law requires developers to demonstrate adequate water supply |
| Water Returns project participants off and
running |
| 10 more ways to conserve water |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District, May 7:
Merger
is off; district looking at financing options |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 21:
Two
board members sworn-in; wastewater plant costs expected to exceed $16
million |
| Limbach Park band shell groundbreaking |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board, May 27: Board
to consider fee waiver for corrections building |
| Wescott FPD opens door to raise safety awareness |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board, May
21: New directors sworn in |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May
28: New board members challenged on their
comments, motives |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board Meeting, May 15:
Board encouraged to support theater arts |
| D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, May
13: Committee reviews budget and school programs |
| District 38 offers Big Red Saturdays for summer |
| El Paso County Parks Department Open House, April
30: County considers Palmer Lake improvements |
| Front Range Environmental Resource
Coalition Community Meeting, May 21: Coalition
presents update on proposed drilling |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, May 27: Progress on golf course
ponds reported |
| May Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
|
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Don’t forget Dad! |
| High Country Highlights: Mulch
101 |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15: Colorado:
A Liquid History of Pikes Peak Regional Pubs |
| Museum holds seminar on prospecting |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Great
horned owls nest at Home Depot |
| Art Matters:
Buying and selling art |
| Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts—10 years and
counting |
| May and June events at the library |
| Audience hitches ride with Spring Creek |
| Snapshots of Our Community
|
| Special Events and Notices
| Slash and Mulch season under way |
| Summer Reading Programs for children and
teens |
| Spring Fine Art Show opening reception,
June 7 |
| District 38 Offers Big Red Saturdays
for the summer |
| Saturday Monument Farmers’ Market
opens Jun. 7 |
| Gleneagle Garage Sale, June 6-7 |
| Fire Station Open House, June 7 |
| Tri-Lakes Cruisers Benefit Car Show,
June 8 |
| Model Engineering & Historic Power
Show, June 12-15 |
| LPHS Booster Club Second Annual Golf
Tournament, June 14 |
| Fathers’ Day Ice Cream Social, June
15 |
| Junior League Informational Party,
June 16 |
| Free tutoring in reading at Monument
Library |
| Art Hop in Historic Downtown Monument,
June 19 |
| Community safety class for all ages,
June 21 |
| Volunteer tutors needed! |
| NEW! Palmer Lake Farmers’ Market,
July 6 |
| Host an exchange student |
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| July 4 Community Events |
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| Palmer Lake community comes together |
| Fire ban issued |
| Monument Board of Trustees, April 7: Board
takes over highway |
| Monument Board of Trustees, April 21: Wakonda
Meadows hearings postponed; Board approves
increase in D-38 fees for new homes |
| Monument Planning Commission, April 9: Blue
Kona building plan approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, April 14: Group
presents concerns about drilling |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, April 16:
Authority
expresses concerns about proposed gas drilling |
| Facing the Yuck Factor: Embracing Recycled Water |
| 10 ways to conserve water |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 16:
Merger
with Academy "may be getting too hard to do" |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District
Candidate Statements
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| Triview Metropolitan District Candidate
Statements
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| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District Board,
April 23: Bill Lowes appointed to two-year board
term; two other seats to be decided in May 6 election |
| Donald Wescott FPD Candidate Statements
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| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April
23: Election attracts a surprising number of
candidates |
| Tri-Lakes Monument FPD Candidate Statements
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| Monument Firefighters Association honors its own |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board Meeting, April
17: Board continues implementing policy governance |
| El Paso County Parks Department Open House, April
30: Palmer Lake Park Master Plan update presented |
| After 16 years, TABOR still brings out strong feelings
on both sides |
| April Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
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Perspective on Our Community:
Kill the umpire — or is it the referee? |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Wise words for moms and grads |
| High Country Highlights: Early
May gardening tips |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Snowy
egret |
| Art Matters:
Jump into Art Hop this month |
| April and May events at the library |
| Pine Forest Antiques Show excites
collector in all of us |
| Snapshots of Our Community
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| Special Events and Notices
| Arts and Crafts show, May 3-4 |
| Slash and Mulch season begins May 3 |
| Baptist Road lane change, May 5 |
| Spirits of Spring Wine and Beer Tasting
and Silent Auction, May 9 |
| Ron and Opal Benefit concert, May 10 |
| Art Hop Returns to Historic Downtown
Monument, May 15 |
| Summer Reading Programs for children and
teens starts May 17 |
| Emergency response training, May 29-31 |
| Spring Fine Art Show coming in June |
| Gleneagle Garage Sale, June 6-7 |
| Fire Station Open House, June 7 |
| Monument Farmers’ Market Opens, June 7 |
| Tri-Lakes Cruisers Benefit Car Show,
June 8 |
| LPHS Booster Club 2nd Annual Golf
Tournament, June 14 |
| Monument Academy Golf Tournament, June 23 |
| Free tutoring in reading at Monument
Library |
| Volunteer! English tutoring classes in
Monument in May |
| Gardener Help Desk at Monument Library
begins May 14 |
| Volunteer at the Mining Museum |
| Library District’s new Kids Web |
| Wildlife Masters in El Paso County |
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| Local group sees proposed gas drilling as
environmental threat |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority, March 10:
Ag
water import cost estimates
soar to as much as $1.6 billion |
| Pikes Peak Regional Water Authority,
March 19: Authority forms committees to
do planning |
| Two local districts part of pilot water
conservation program |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District,
March 12: Merger talks back on track
with Donala |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District,
April 2: Early bond payoff not possible |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District, March
19: Donala to test for pharmaceuticals in
the water |
| Triview Metropolitan District, March 25: Board
includes Sanctuary Pointe, reduces commercial fees |
| Monument Board of Trustees, Mar. 3: Controversial
Willow Springs Ranch sketch plan approved |
| Monument Board of Trustees meeting, Mar.
17: Monument election cancelled |
| Monument Planning Commission meeting, Mar.
12: Wakonda Meadows annexation, rezoning,
and sketch plan approved |
| Palmer Lake Town Council, March 13: Council
seeks new town water attorney |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School District
Budget Summit, March 10: District plans
November mill levy override ballot measure |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board
Meeting, March 20: Board implementing
policy governance |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District
Board, March 12: May election ballot
complicated by resignation |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation
Authority, Mar. 27: Several expenses
approved to expedite construction |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, March 24: Knollwood Village again
asks for extended hours |
| March Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
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| Perspective on Our Community: Things
HOAs can do to help the water situation |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: April is Poetry Month |
| High Country Highlights: How
to garden in sun or shade |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern
pintail |
| Art Matters: Spring |
| March and April events at the library |
| Ceol Ceili rouses an audience with lively Irish
music |
| Snapshots of Our Community
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Special Events and Notices
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| Valentines for Vets |
| Water districts suffering from sticker shock |
| Academy Water and Sanitation District,
February 6: Colorado House bill could kill
merger plans |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District,
February 20: District takes positions on
pending state legislation |
| Monument Sanitation District Board, February
21: Willow Springs Ranch development included |
| Triview Metropolitan District Board meeting,
February 26: Difficult financial choices
discussed |
| Monument Board of Trustees, February 4: Willow
Springs Ranch annexation and rezoning approved; sketch plan tabled |
| Monument Board of Trustees, February 19: Controversial
sign ordinance expansion approved |
| Monument Planning Commission, February 13: YMCA
parcel replat, Empirical Testing site plan approved |
| Baptist Road Rural Transportation
Authority, February 8: BRRTA to move
forward on bids for interchange |
| Gleneagle Community Meeting, February
12: Gleneagle Golf Club pushes patio
homes |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board
Meeting, February 21: Board urged to propose
mill levy override ballot measure |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association meeting,
February 25: Firefighters donate equipment to
Woodmoor Public Safety |
| February Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
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| Perspective on Our Community: Proposed
gas drilling poses risk to Monument Preserve |
| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Pack a new paperback |
| High Country Highlights: Garden
planning for spring |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Hooded
merganser |
| Art Matters: Drawing |
| Watercolor Workshop Feb. 9 |
| Palmer Lake Art Group opens new show |
| Monument Library events for February and
March |
|
Dakota Blonde brings music of
life to Tri-Lakes |
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Snapshots of Our Community
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Special Events and Notices
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| Wescott firefighters receive Medal of Valor |
| Access roads approved across Santa Fe Trail |
| On the Roads: Status
of Baptist Road construction |
| Donala Water and Sanitation District,
January 22: District reviews draft water infrastructure study results |
| Triview Metropolitan District, January 22: Board
appoints Fisher to fill vacancy |
| Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District
board, January 10: Positive year-end
financial and staff reports presented |
| Donald Wescott Fire Protection District
Board, January 16: New firefighter and
board member sworn in |
| Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District, January 23: Miller elected
president of new district’s board |
| Monument Board of Trustees, January 7: Police
officers awarded Distinguished Service Cross |
| Monument Board of Trustees, January 22: Progress
announced on starting Baptist interchange work |
| Monument Planning Commission, January 9: Willow
Springs plans narrowly approved |
| Lewis-Palmer District 38 School Board
Meeting, January 17: Decision deferred on
girls’ gymnastics program |
| NEPCO meeting, January 12: Schueler
presents information on special districts |
| Woodmoor Improvement Association Annual
General Meeting, January 28: Election
procedure scrutinized |
| Top Weather Events of 2007 in the
Tri-Lakes area |
| January Weather Wrap |
| Letters to Our Community
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| Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures
Bookstore: Books that created lively
discussions in 2007 |
| Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Common
house finch |
| Art Matters:
Jeanne Claude and Cristo |
| Monument Library events for January and
February |
| Art group schedules winter show |
| Palmer Lake Historical Society Feb. 21:
History of the New Santa Fe Regional Trail |
| Snapshots of Our Community
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| Special Events and Notices
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