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while my mom and dad were both in the Air Force; shortly thereafter we moved to Colorado Springs. Although we didn't know each other back then, my wife also grew up in Colorado Springs and we think about how we must have crossed paths multiple times because we had the same stomping ground. We often reminisce about the 70's and 80's in Colorado Springs and how much things have changed! We remember when there was a drive-in movie theater near Doherty and the drive-in was in the county not the city. For newcomers, it's hard to believe that Powers was a dirt road on one end and a paved two-lane road on the other. We remember when Colorado Springs hosted the 1984 Summer Olympic Trials and my wife's Russell Junior High volleyball team was selected to shag balls for the USA vs. USSR volleyball match. We talk about the days when my dad owned the very popular Shadow Glen Lounge on Flintridge and Academy and how working there is the reason I don't drink! Colorado Springs is my home, and my personal and professional memories are deeply rooted in this city. I've watched the city grow in many ways and in many directions. As a public servant I've navigated people through the economic highs and lows that the city has been through. I was a City Councilmember during the recession of 2008 and struggled with making some of the decisions that needed to be made to keep the city solvent. As a public servant I've
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Colo. Spgs. Mayoral Candidate Darryl Glenn Reminisces, Shares
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A MEETING CELEBRATING PRESIDENT'S DAY
(Black Forest, Colo.) — AARP Chapter 1100 in Black Forest had an information-filled day at the February 8th monthly meeting. The Chapter President, Candace Lehmann, presided over the meeting which started with an invocation and pledge to the flag of the United States of America. The meeting agenda included a timely presentation of a program of tax strategies, the recognition of past Chapter Presidents and their years of service, and a highlight of several upcoming chapter activities and business items. The speaker, James Krueger, a local tax consultant, provided an interesting and very timely presentation which highlighted the tax aspects of various investments and income streams which fall under the Federal and State tax laws. His emphasis was on how individuals should study alternate ways to legally minimize the amount of taxes they owe. The Chapter Treasurer, Jim Belk, discussed the current Chapter financial situation, then presented the 2023 Annual Budget to the membership for approved. When voted on, the budget was approved as presented. Upcoming Chapter activities included the status of planning for a free shredding event this summer, the status and schedule for updating the Chapter Handbook which is the primary governing document of the Chapter, the collection of can pull tabs for a local charity, and the plans for the Chapter to have lunch at a local buffet restaurant next month. All expectations are for an interesting and fun summer serving our community. Individuals interested in visiting or joining Chapter 1100 can contact the Chapter President at 314.330.0411. Information on past chapter activities and history is available at https://www. aarpchapter1100blackforest.com
navigated people through loss and States to other world leaders. Public Service devastation that the county has I have over 15 years of experience endured. I was a County Comas an elected public official in missioner during the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest Fire. I credit Colorado. As a Colorado Springs City Councilmember from 2003all these events to strengthening 2011, I was a member of a board my relationship with the Lord. of elected officials responsible for We are headed into difficult overseeing a $350 million-dollar terrain for the next several years. I municipal operating budget. believe that I have been prepared My Current Role to lead Colorado Springs and I have over 23 years of legal exits residents through the tough perience, involving high conflict economic times ahead of us and situations impacting parents and the issues that naturally come children and I currently serve along with that. This is why I am as the Chief Legal Officer for a running for Mayor. domestic violence prevention Education service agency. I am a member of I hold a B.S. degree from the the Colorado and El Paso County United States Air Force Academy, Bar Association. I am currently a Trustee of the Penrose-St Francis an M.B.A. from Western New England College and a J.D. degree Community Board. from New England School of Law. Family In 2016, I married Jane Northrup Military I retired from the USAF as a Lieu- Glenn, a visionary who founded Authority Staffing, a Christian tenant Colonel after 21 years of business prototype in Fort Collins combined active duty and reserve that specialized in employees military service. During my milthat had been incarcerated and itary career, I was responsible for which was recognized by the implementing a base realignment State of Colorado and named "1 and closure plan in a $5 billion of 21 Gospel Driven Businesses" dollar organization. I superby Ministry Today. Jane's current vised 35 communication system business prototype project is the programs valued at $1B dollars American Christian Marketplace and developed support plans that Authority, and she is the author saved the taxpayers $20 million of God Punched Back and God's dollars while providing a 40 perPublic Option. Jane is also a cancent increase in performance cadidate for Colorado Springs City pability. I also served as a special Council at Large. DarrylGlenn4Colorado.com event planning leader in support of visiting • How many Senior Citizen Clients have you assisted? dig• What resources can you recommend for the move? ni• What will you do to market my home? taries rangI Have the Answers to These Questions! ing “Let’s write the next chapter of your life story together. from Call me today for a free market analysis of your home!” the Marlene Berrier, Realtor Pres#1 in 2017, 2018, 2019 RE/Max of Pueblo West, Inc. ident The SUCCESS TEAM of Marlene Berrier Proven success with over $41 million in the team real estate sales in 2020! 719-547-8135 Unitwww.marleneberrier.com http://www.homesforsaleinpueblo.com ed
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