Tribune Tri-Lakes 11-13-2013
November 13, 2013
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Tri-Lakes Region, Monument, Gleneagle, Black Forest and Northern El Paso County • Volume 48, Issue 46
Two killed in Black Forest shootings Voters say no Suspect in custody following chase By Staff report The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kenneth Foy Lankford, 46, in the early-morning hours of Nov. 10. Lankford is accused of shooting three people and killing two on the morning of Nov. 9. Authorities have not disclosed a motive. The arrest was the result of a extensive investigation and effort by law enforcement personnel concerned for the
safety of the c o m m u n i t y, according to a statement by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Lankford Lankford was arrested and booked into the El Paso County jail on two counts of first-degree murder, a Class 1 felony, one count of attempted murder a Class 2 felony, and one count of first-degree assault a Class 3 felony and is being held without bond. At 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 9, the
sheriff’s office received a report of a shooting in the 11000 block of Timber Lane Court in Black Forest. Terry Lankford, 51, was found deceased in her home in the 6000 block of Burrows Road. Carol Fowler, also 51, was found deceased in her home in the 11000 block of Timber Lane Court and her husband, Thomas Fowler, 52, was found shot at that same location. He was transported to a Colorado Springs hospital where he is in stable condition. On Nov. 10 at 2 a.m., sheriff’s deputies attempted a traffic stop of a vehicle driven by
Lankford which led to a pursuit. When the vehicle pursuit ended, Lankford fled on foot. At 7:15 a.m., Lankford was taken into custody near Hodgen Road east of Highway 83 by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the Colorado Springs Police Department Tactical Enforcement Unit along with air support from the Denver Police Department. The sheriff’s office is asking for help in locating a red 2002 Honda Odyssey with the Colorado license number 048-GJB, which is believed to have been stolen by Lankford.
BIRD IS THE WORD
to Wescott tax increase Increase would have funded more firefighters By Lisa Collacott
A tax increase that would have allowed the Donald Wescott Fire Protection District to hire more firefighters failed with voters. The mill levy override asked for an increase of four additional mills that would have brought the mill levy to a total of 11 mills and increased taxes by $982,567 annually but voters in the district voted against it by 469 votes. As of Nov. 6, unofficial results showed that 3,275 citizens voted against the MLO and 2,806 were in favor of it. Chief Vinnie Burns said he was disappointed but said, “We’ll keep plugging along. We’ll do the best we can with what we have.” The district does not plan to close any fire stations or lay off staff however they won’t be able to hire the additional firefighters they needed. “The sole purpose (of the tax increase) was to add firefighters,” Burns said. If the MLO would have passed the district was also planning to purchase wild land mitigation equipment and uniforms and gear for the firefighters. “I guess we’ll go back to the drawing board,” Burns said, adding it was highly unlikely the district will pursue another mill levy next year.
MLO rejected by voters District will continue to provide a great education
Above, the local efforts of the National Wild Turkey Federation have been considerably successful in the Pikes Peak region. At right, symbolic of premium American bourbon, or at one one time considered for status as America’s national bird, wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) is native to North America and the heaviest of the Galliformes. This time of year, however, the birds try to make themselves scarce in recognition of upcoming national holidays and the American food choice tradition of Thanksgiving.
By Lisa Collacott A tax increase that would have restored critical services that Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has had to cut over the years was turned down by voters. Nearly 75 percent of voters opposed the $4.5 million tax increase that the district was asking for. The unofficial results showed that 9,866 of voters voted in opposition of the mill levy override while only 3,372 voted in favor of it. The district has had to cut $11 million from their budget over the past five years and if the mill levy would have passed, it would have allowed them to restore 22 classroom teachers, counselors and teachers who support students struggling in math and reading and teachers for technology, gifted and talented students. Some of it would have gone to update technology and enhance security and safety environment
PHOTOS BY ROB CARRIGAN
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