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Local man finishes before blasts Doug Laufer of Palmer Lake heard the explosions about a minute after he crossed the finish line By Lisa Collacott

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Kathryn Thompson, 8, turns a cup on JNO Cut Glass Chip & Gluing Repair’s wheel at the Pine Forest Antiques, Home Decor and Garden Show, as her mother Deborah Thompson and John Treinen chat Sunday at Lewis Palmer High School. For more, see Page 8 Photo by Rob Carrigan

Monument looking at marketing proposal Branding town would bring more visitors By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com The town of Monument wants to market the entire town and make it a destination place. To help them put together a marketing plan they are looking at hiring a marketing firm. The marketing firm would help them meet with potential partners, create destination places such as Monument Lake and Mount Herman, bring some attractions to Monument Marketplace, assist in organizing additional outdoor events, media strategies and getting some partnerships or sponsorships. “We’re trying to market the entire town not just the downtown area. I’ve broken it out into three locations; downtown, state Highway 105 and Jackson Creek. So we’d like to get a strategic marketing plan that involves all three of those,” Tom Kassawara, director of development services, said. Camille and Kyle Blakely, owner of Blakely + Company, presented the board of trustees with a strategic marketing plan proposal at the April 15 board meeting that includes $15,000 and $30,000 level options. “Really the main goal of this undertaking is to find a way to brand the town

‘We’re trying to come up with events that people will recognize as on-going so it becomes a real destination.’ Camille Blakely of Monument. Why should people come here? Why should they choose to come here?” Camille Blakely said. “What can we do to highlight what makes you guys different and get more people here.” One of the first steps in the marketing plan is to do market research and that means talking to key community partners. At the $15,000 level there would be meetings with key players and partners but at the $30,000 level it would include two focus groups; one with retail businesses and one with citizens. The $30,000 level would also include strategic planning session with key players. Both levels include writing a comprehensive strategic marketing plan that would include a situation analysis, objectives, targets, strategies, tactics, measure-

ments, time line and a budget. Blakely told the board of trustees that the town has a well-established look and feel to their logo and they do not recommend doing anything with it. “We think it represents you well,” Blakely said. Blakely suggested creating an outdoor event and Monument Marketplace is a great place to host a large group of people. Two ideas she suggested is having an outdoor drive-in movie night and Air Force football tailgate parties for away games and watching the games on a huge screen. “We’re trying to come up with events that people will recognize as on-going so it becomes a real destination. So you’ve got some wonderful key events and we want to enhance that and come up with some things that happen on an ongoing basis kind of like your concerts so it becomes part of people consciousness when they think about Monument,” Blakely added. Blakely suggesting sending ongoing press releases, calendar updates, making a brochure, incorporating the brand into the town’s new website design, taking advantage of social media and promoting existing events. Blakely + Company has worked with the city of Longmont, Boulder and Cripple Creek. The board of trustees voted to move forward with the marketing company and have directed Kassawara to negotiate a contract for two scopes of work, one for $15,000 and one for $30,000.

Palmer Lake resident Doug Laufer crossed the finish line and a minute later heard the explosion. Laufer had just completed his seventh Boston Marathon and said he was getting a bottle of water and collecting his medal when the bombs went off. He was approximately 200 yards away from the blast. “I did not see the carnage directly but I was not far removed from it. I heard the blasts and saw the smoke. I felt the confusion as we were herded towards the finish area exit,” Laufer Dzhokhar said. “The volunteers did an awesome job. No one really knew what happened at that point.” At approximately 2:50 p.m. on April 15 two bombs went off as runners made their way down Boyston Street to the finish line. The blasts injured 176 people, many critically, and killed eight-yearold Martin Richard, 29-year-old Krystle Campbell both of Massachusetts and 23-year-old Boston University graduate student Lingza Lu, from China. All three were there to cheer family or friends on. Thousands go out to cheer the runners on. The marathon takes place on Patriot’s Day, always the third Monday in Massachusetts. “The city of Boston, they really take a lot of pride in it. It’s a special day. The city really focuses on the event. I felt a loss of joy and end of celebration. It was all surreal and very, very sad,” Laufer said. “For runners it’s the pinnacle of running.” Monument Trustee Becki Tooley has never been to the Boston Marathon but is an avid runner and knows how important the event is. She will be competing in her first marathon in May. “There’s no booing in running. It’s a wonderful sport whether you’re fast or slow. It’s the only sport where everyone is extremely supportive of each other. It’s inclusive. There’s that freedom aspect about it,” Tooley said. Laufer didn’t have any family or friends attend this marathon and said in hindsight he’s glad. He knew many of the other runners though. More than 500 Boston continues on Page 11

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Kum & Go exit signage to be placed Additional signs will be put in to direct people to exit By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com Kum & Go convenience store will be putting in additional signage to direct customers to the exit of their store. The exit to the convenience store had been a safety concern for the town of Monument because many customers where ignoring a no left turn sign on Knollwood Drive directly across from the entrance to the store. To get into the Kum & Go, located at Colo. 105 and Knollwood Drive, drivers must turn right from Knollwood Drive and to exit they must go to the west and turn left on Veterinary View, left on Cipriani Loop, which runs behind the Kum & Go, and then turn left on Knollwood Drive. They cannot turn left on Knollwood Drive from where they entered because it is a right turn only. People were making that illegal left turn

The Kum & Go convenience store will put up additional signage on the property to direct customers to the exit so people are not exiting left onto Knollwood Drive. That exit is a right in- right out only. To exit customers must turn left onto Veterinary Way and left on Cipriani Loop which takes them to Knollwood Drive. The stop sign pictured is located at the end of Veterinary Way. Photo by Lisa Collacott or they were turning right and then making a u-turn on Knollwood Drive. Either way posed a hazard.

Secretary of Air Force to speak at academy graduation Special to The Tribune Michael B. Donley, the secretary of the Air Force, will be the guest speaker for this year’s graduation ceremony. Donley is the 22nd Secretary and was confirmed Oct. 2, 2008. He is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force including the organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its more than 333,000 men and women on

active duty, 178,000 members of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve, 182,000 civilians and their families. He also oversees the Air Force’s annual budget of more than $110 billion. Graduation for approxiDonley mately 1,000 members of the academy’s Class of 2013 is May 29 starting at 10 a.m. in Falcon Stadium.

The director of development services for the town, Tom Kassawara, had presented the board of trustees with different

solutions at the March 11 board of trustees meeting and was asked to get with Kum & Go management to see what they wanted to do. After speaking with them Kassawara said the company has agreed to install additional signage to direct people to the exit. The town will keep their no exit sign on Knollwood Drive. “All we have to do is give them a copy of the types of signs we want. We decided on two. One is at the exit on to Knollwood which says no exit to state highway 105, in addition to the no left turn-right turn only and the stop sign, hopefully that will convince people not to go that way. Then there would also be one on the west exit which says to state highway 105 and left arrow directing people down to Cipriani Loop,” Kassawara said, adding that the town would also put a sign in the right-of-way at the intersection of Cipriani and Veterinary Way that would direct people back to Colo. 105. Kassawara said he is hoping that once the entrance to Kum & Go from Colo. 105 is open more people will use that instead of the entrance on Knollwood Drive and they won’t have the tendency to want to go out on Knollwood Drive.

SO MUCH INSIDE THE TRIBUNE THIS WEEK What’s in a Name? Commissioners deny name change for Doewood Drive. Page 4

From the Ground Up. U.S. Air Force Academy constructs new character and leadership complex. Page 11

A Taste for Art, Fun. Monument Academy taste-off/art show draws crowds. Page 12 Fair Beauty. El Paso County Fair Queen named. Page 10

Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Chacon heads to U.S. Air Force Academy. Page 13

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wara l ad- By Lisa Collacott exit. lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com n on As students at Discovery Canyon Camcopy pus prepared for prom they were reminded ided to buckle-up and not talk or text while drivwood ing. 05, in The reminders were all part of the Coloonly rado Drive Smart Campaign that students con- took part in April 15-18. The program is here sponsored by the Colorado Springs Police hich Department and was coordinated by the rrow DCC student senate. The campaign reoop,” minds students what can happen when town they drive recklessly, are distracted while ay at driving, fail to wear their seatbelts and nary drive under the influence. Colo. Several activities that were planned were cancelled due to the inclement weather all once . 105 ad of they o out

‘You see that not only does it affect those who are hurt but how it affects their families and the whole school.’ Junior John Fischer week but those activities will be rescheduled and students were able to take part in other activities instead. Assistant principal David King said students were shown videos that featured people who had family members injured and killed in accidents because of texting and driving. “Students were really impacted by the

I-25 expansion project update Special to The Tribune Project Construction Impacts Below is listed the activity area, time and dates activity is scheduled to begin and end and potential impacts such as traffic, closures, utilities, access, etc. Northbound and southbound I-25, various locations between Woodmen Road and North Gate Boulevard from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. April 22-26. Right shoulder closures. Northbound I-25, Woodmen Road to Black Squirrel Creek from 8:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. April 21-25. Right lane closures for grading work and barrier placement. Southbound I-25, Black Squirrel Creek to Woodmen Road from 8:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. April 21-25. Right lane closures for

grading work and barrier placement. Northbound I-25, North Academy Boulevard to North Gate Boulevard from 8:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. April 21-25. Left lane closures for saw cutting. Southbound I-25, North Gate Boulevard to North Academy Boulevard from 8:30 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. April 21-25. Left lane closures for saw cutting. To receive all future updates, you must register through the Colorado Department of Transportation website. Visit www.coloradodot.info and click on the bright green telephone in the upper right corner of the home page. A project website will be available in the next two weeks at www.southi25expansion.com. A telephone hotline is also available at 719-247-8339.

Wildfire action plan meeting rescheduled Special to The Tribune The Wildfire action plan meeting hosted by the Woodmoor Firewise Committee that was scheduled for April 17 was cancelled due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled for April 30. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at

Palmer Ridge High School and will feature guest speakers Bryan Jack, battalion chief of the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Kathy Russell, head of emergency preparedness for El Paso County and Dave Root, assistant district forester for Colorado State Forest Service. The entire is welcome and encouraged to attend.

El Paso County arrEsts The following list of arrests is provided by area law enforcement agencies. An arrest is not an indication of guilt or innocence and there might be several people with the same name living in the county.

Monument Police Department April 14 An officer responded to the intersection of Jackson Creek Parkway and Lyons Tail Road in reference to a traffic accident. One male was arrested and jailed after an officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Colo. 105 and Woodmoor Drive and discovered an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for his arrest.

April 16 Officers responded to the 600 block of

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the Beacon Lite Road in regards to identity theft. Officers responded to the 400 block of Beacon Lite Road in regards to child abuse. One female was charged with child abuse.

April 17 Officers responded to Baptist Road and Interstate 25 in response to a traffic accident.

April 18 Officers were dispatched to the 15900 block of Bridle Ridge Drive to assist an outside agency in transporting a physically violent party to the hospital. Officers responded to the 600 block of Beacon Lite Road in regards to a sexual assault.

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videos,” King said. “I think the videos were really important,” John Fischer, a junior, said. “You see that not only does it affect those who are hurt but how it affects their families and the whole school.” Two students also dressed up in crash test dummy costumes and walked around the school visiting different classrooms. Susan Payne, Safe2Tell founder as well as an Academy School District 20 parent and former CSPD detective, spoke to the students during an assembly on substance abuse and driving under the influence. “She has a great context for life and student safety,” King added. King also went out and observed students driving into the parking lot and collected data on how many were not wearing seatbelts or talking on their cell phones. He said approximately 11 percent of the drivers were unbuckled. He said students will be observing and compiling data several more times before the end of the school year.

Activities that were cancelled included an outdoor assembly hosted by the Colorado Springs Fire Department where students get to see a mock crash scene and witness the emergency workers try to extract students from the vehicle. They were also scheduled to take part in “The Convincer” hosted by CSPD. In this activity students ride in a simulation of a crash at five mph. Police from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs were scheduled to bring the “Simulated Impaired Driving Experience” that allows students to drive a go-cart while wearing “drunk goggles.” Maile Gray, executive director of Drive Smart, said Drive Smart is in its 25th year. Most schools take part in a six-week campaign during the fall and the students who organize it pick 3-7 activities that the school can take part in. “We really stress that it’s a student-led campaign,” Gray said. “I think it’s really good to do during prom,” senior Luke Robert said. “They really use unique ways to get the point across.”

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Killing may derail bail-bond measure Death of corrections chief could be game-changer By Vic Vela

vvela@ourcoloradonews.com The circumstances surrounding the recent slaying of Colorado’s prisons chief is causing Republican state lawmakers to have second thoughts on a bill that seeks to change how bail bond violators are punished. House Bill 1242, a Democratic-sponsored bill that would repeal the mandatory sentencing structure of bail bond violations, had GOP support just last month. That was then. This is now. The bill’s fate is up in the air now that Republicans — some of whom voted for the legislation following a recent legislative committee hearing — are voicing opposition to the measure, causing Democratic leadership to yank the bill from being voted on last week. The bill, which is being sponsored by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Lakewood, would give judges and prosecutors discre-

tion in how they punish people who violate their release conditions while they are out on bond for a criminal charge. Currently, if a person violates conditions of bond for any reason — be it for the commission of a new crime or simply arriving late to a court hearing — he or she faces a mandatory one-year jail term, if their underlying charge is a felony. A bail bond violation for an underlying misdemeanor offense carries with it a mandatory six-month jail sentence. Pettersen believes that not all bond violations should carry equal punishment. “The bill leaves it up to judicial discretion to look at the circumstance, versus having a mandatory sentence,” Pettersen recently told Colorado Community Media. “If it’s somebody who can’t make it to court, versus somebody looking to flee, the judge can take that into account.”

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The bill passed the House Judiciary Committee on a 10-0 bipartisan vote, following a March 26 hearing. It then passed the Appropriations Committee on April 9. But Republicans now cite parole-related missteps involving the man who allegedly murdered Department of Corrections Director Tom Clements last month, as a

Countywide spring cleaning day April 27 Special to The Tribune El Paso County is hosting “Tackle the Trash,” a countywide spring cleaning event on April 27 and is encouraging civic organizations, churches, scout groups, schools and individuals to participate. Volunteers will be picking up trash and debris in four specific areas around county parks, trails, public areas, creeks and roadways. County Commissioners will greet volunteers at checkin sites beginning at 9 a.m. and distribute trash bags and safety vests. Volunteers are encouraged to bring personal gloves and a bottle of water. Youth 16 and under must be supervised by an adult. “The residents of El Paso County are proud of this beautiful place we call home,” said Dennis Hisey, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. “They are always looking for ways to make this community a better place to live and this cleanup day is a real opportunity to do just that. We encourage our residents to join us in doing a little

spring cleaning countywide.” To volunteer, please register at Tackle the Trash. For more information go to: www.elpasoco.com or call 520-7871. In addition to the designated cleanup sites the county is encouraging its adopt-a-road groups and adopt-a-park groups to complete cleanups in their respective sites on April 27 as well. “Tackle the Trash” Cleanup Sites: New Santa Fe Regional Trail & Baptist Road: Checkin at Baptist Road Trailhead (Old Denver Highway & Baptist Road) at 9 a.m. Rock Island Trail & Falcon areas: Check-in at Falcon Trailhead (Adjacent to McLaughlin Road, four blocks south of Woodmen Road) at 9 a.m. Fountain Creek Regional Park & Fountain Creek: Check-in at 2010 Duckwood Road (between the park and nature center) at 9 a.m. Bear Creek Regional Park, Bear Creek & surrounding areas: Check-in at Bear Creek Park Headquarters, 2002 Creek Crossing at 9 a.m.

key reason behind their change of heart. Clements was killed in his Monument home on March 19, allegedly by Evan Ebel — who died in a shootout with authorities in Texas days after Clements’ death. Ebel, who had a long criminal history, was out on parole at the time of the killing. But it turned out that he had removed his ankle monitoring device while on parole, and that DOC did not become aware of the tampering until days after the fact. Though Pettersen’s bill has nothing to do with DOC monitoring, Republicans see the legislation as akin to having more criminals on the streets, when they don’t have to be. “I suspect there is an increased focus on these types of issues and these types of bills since we learned of the various failings in the DOC system, with regard to the Clements murder,” said Rep. Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch. “And I do think that, for a lot of members, that did change their perspective.” Each of the four Republican House members who voted for the bill in committee are now either expressing concerns about the bill, or plan to change their votes: Polly Lawrence of Littleton, Bob Gardner of Colorado Springs, Jared Wright of Fruita and Carole Murray of Castle Rock.

But Pettersen points out that Clements’ death occurred before the March 26 committee hearing, and that her bill has nothing to do with allowing criminals to get a free walk whenever they violate their bail conditions. “That doesn’t mean that we don’t expect everyone to be in court when they’re supposed to be,” she said. “You can still do the max. It doesn’t take that option away.” House Majority Leader Dickey Lee Hullinghorst, D-Gunbarrel, said she still hopes to get the bill through, in spite of what she thinks are Republican behind-the-scenes games aimed at killing the legislation. “We’re having some difficulty on the (House) floor, which we’re having a hard time figuring out,” she said of Republican opposition. “Maybe its gotcha, I don’t know. I hope that after all the tomfoolery we’ll be able to pass a good bill.” But McNulty said Democrats should look at themselves in the mirror to find out why the bill is being stalled. “For them to say that’s on us, they either don’t recognize that they’re in the majority, or they have other issues on their side that they’re using as an excuse as they try to get out of it,” he said. The bill had yet to be voted on by press time on April 15.

CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update your club listing, e-mail calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Tribune. PROFESSIONAL FRONT RANGE Business Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at Bella Panini in Palmer Lake. TRI-LAKES BUSINESS Networking

International meets from 8-9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Mozaic Inn in Palmer Lake. Call Elizabeth Bryson at 719-4810600 or e-mail ebryson@farmersagent. com.

TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business After Hours meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Free to members; $10 for non-members. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www.trilakeschamber.com. TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business Net-

working Group meets at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday at Willow Tree Cafe, 140 2nd St., Monument. New members welcome. If District 38 is delayed or cancelled, their will be no meeting. Yearly membership dues are $20. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www.trilakeschamber.com.

TRI-LAKES NETWORKING Team meets for dinner at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Inn at Palmer Divide. TNT is business women building relationships in a social setting. Visit www. trilakesnetworkingteam.com or call Janine Robertson at 719-266-0246 or e-mail janine@coloradorobertsons.com. WISDOM AND Wealth Master Mind

Group meets from noon to 1 p.m. at the Monument Library. Information and

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registration can be found at Meredith@ MeredithBromfield.com or 630-618-9400.

WOODMOOR BUSINESS Group Meeting is the second Monday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. We are Woodmoor residents offering products and services to the community. New members welcome. For more information, call Bobbi Doyle at 719-331-3003 or go to www.woodmoorbusinessgroup.com. RECREATION AMATEUR RADIO Operators, W0TLM

(Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Monutemnt Fire Protection District Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Call Joyce Witte at 488-0859 for more information.

ADULT RECREATIONAL and intermediate pick up volleyball is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Call Claudia at 719-313-6662 for details. BINGO BY the Tri-Lakes American Legion

Post 9-11 is conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/ bingo.htm for more information.

BIG RED Saturday Market. Fresh vegetables and fruit, bakery items, local honey, crafts, jewelry, pet stuff and more are for sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at

the Big Red Saturday market at Second and Jefferson streets in Monument. The money benefits Lewis-Palmer community schools.

con Lite, 20450 Beacon Lite, in Monument. For more information, call 719-495-4137. Look for the sign on the corner.

FRIENDS OF Monument Preserve is a nonprofit organization that works to keep trails rideable and hikeable in the Monument Preserve Area. Meetings are at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday at the Monument Fire Center. Trail work is done at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday in the summer months. Contact info@fomp.org or Chris at 719-488-9850.

SHARE COLORADO, a nonprofit organization, is a monthly food distributor that offers grocery packages at half the retail price to everyone. Call 800-375-4452 or visit www.sharecolorado.com.

GLENEAGLE GOLF Club has implemented a Community Advisory Committee. Their mission is to help establish a stronger relationship between the club and the community. They are looking for representatives from all home owners associations. The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM at Gleneagle Golf Club. If you can join, give Rick Ebelo a call at the club at 488-0900. THE PIKES Peak chapter of Pheasants

Forever meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month (except June, August and September) at the Colorado Division of Wildlife Training Classroom in the back of the building at 4255 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80970.

THE VAILE Museum, 66 Lower Glenway, is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays year-round and from 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays from June through August. Groups by appointment are accepted. Call 719-5590837. SERVICES FREE GENTLY used clothing is available the second Saturday of every month from 1-3 p.m. at Tri-Lakes Church of Christ, the intersection of County Line Road and Bea-

SOCIAL THE BLACK Forest AARP Chapter meets for a luncheon the second Wednesday of each month at the Black Forest Lutheran Church. Call 719-596-6787 or 719-4952443. THE CENTURIAN Daylight Lodge No 195 A.F and A.M meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. Eastern Star meets 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays. Both groups meet at 18275 Furrow Road. Call 719-488-9329. COALITION OF Tri-Lakes Communities. Call John Heiser at 719-488-9031 or go to www.CoalitionTLC.org. COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “I” is looking for volunteers. The troop meets at 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room. The bank address is 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. The entrance is a single unmarked door on Colorado Avenue between the bank and the bicycle store. Free parking is available in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank’s drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@coloradoranger.org. Clubs continues on Page 11

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No name change for Doewood at this time Commisioners don’t move forward with name change, approve vacation and replat of road By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews. com The El Paso Board of County Commissioners approved the vacation and replat of Doewood Drive but denied a name change for a portion of the road. The county has completed all necessary improvements to support removal of the gate, including those that would be necessary for emergency vehicles and maintenance vehicles to have access and turnaround at points of termination and to vacate the right-of-way and replat a portion of the road to make it so traffic from people other than residents cannot continue through. The vacation and replat affects four properties within the Woodmoor Ridge and Doewood subdivisions. The right-of-way to be vacated is in the Doewood subdivision and extends from a point that is 45 feet on the east and 65 feet on the west from the edge of the intersection of Chisholm Trail to the south end of lots 14 and 15. The second vacation is in the Woodmoor Ridge subdivision and extends from the edge of the right-a-way at the intersection of Ridgeview Circle to the north end of lots 17 and 18. The vacated Doewood Drive right-of-way will be replatted to add equally to all four lots but will retain a 30 foot public utility and drainage easement on each lot. Residents have fought the county on having the gate removed and wanted it left there for safety concerns and to discourage thru-traffic. A big complaint was semitrucks that drive down the road in order to bypass the weigh stations on the interstate. The road

The Board of County Commissioners denied the name change of a portion of Doewood Drive north of the gate at the April 18 board meeting. The county has suggested a name change for a portion of the road to discourage non-residents from using it as a through street but many residents would prefer not to have the name of the street changed. The commissioners did approve the vacation and replat of the road. File photo was originally designed to be a collector street between Woodmoor Drive and County Line Road when Woodmoor was developed in the 1960s. When the county had made a decision as to what to do with the gate and what improvements would be made in early 2012 they proposed a name change from County Line Road to Chisholm Trail in the hopes that it would minimize traffic from non-residents thinking it was a through street.

Road name change

In May of 2012 the 39 property owners who would be affected by the name change were sent letters asking them to submit possible name changes. The county received 40 possible name changes from 22 of the property owners. After screening the names and having them re-

viewed by E911, the county sent another letter asking the property owners to prioritize nine of the names and this time they received 29 responses. Of those 29, 11 said they would like to see no name change. The other respondents ranked the name change in order of importance and that was Old Doewood Drive and Quiet Bear Drive. “Still the one name they would prefer is to not change it. That was the overriding preference of those property owners that would have the addresses changed,” Andre Brackin, county engineer, said. Brackin said if the name is not changed overtime there would be confusion on maps and there would still be that issue of people thinking the road continues through. “By changing the name of the roadway that really drives the

point home and gets that on all documentation including E911. It would be very clear, a lot more clear than not changing the name,” Brackin said. Commissioners Daryll Glenn and Amy Lathen read emails from residents who opposed the name change. Commissioner Peggy Littleton asked how long it would take GPS to make the change if that portion of the road had a name change because until then truck drivers and others would still think the road was continuous and Brackin said it would take some time but they do plan on putting up signage that indicates that the road ends. Glenn asked if it was possible to put it off for six months to see whether or not indeed there is still a problem that requires a formal name change. He said they would have to rely on the resi-

dents to track traffic from people trying to use Doewood Drive as a cut through road. “Is that something that we could put this decision off to see if it’s a problem? And if it’s a problem then we could pick it up and say well we tried it and we’re going to have to go through with the formal name change,” Glenn said, adding that the commissioners are looking at it from a safety standpoint. After further discussion the commissioners decided not to change the name and will revisit it down the road if it’s a problem. “This board takes name changes very seriously as far as the impact on personal property and livelihood, those types of things but we do want to see whether or not the signage actually works but we always have the option to come back,” Glenn added.

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Give up Gatling when pried from the crank Having problems with labor? Can’t get a strike settled? Uppity miners won’t go back to work? Two, out of three turn-of-the-century Colorado mine owners prefer martial law, military force and the use of a Gatling gun. A hand-cranked weapon with six barrels revolving around a central shaft with cartridges gravity fed into the top through a hopper, the Gatling gun was invented during the Civil War by Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling. The first version of the gun was capable of firing 600 rounds a minute. Each barrel fired 100 rounds per minute and could continue at that pace for hours without overheating. By 1900, most armies around the world included the Gatling Gun in their arsenals. In 1877, Dr. Gatling was living next door to the widow of the late Samuel Colt (of Colt Firearms) at whose factory the Gatling Gun Company then manufactured their guns. Colt’s neice, Elizabeth Jarvis, was a frequent visitor to the Gatling’s home in Hartford, Connecticut, and Gatling explained to her in a letter his beliefs in developing the guns. “In 1861, during the opening events of the war, (residing at that time in Indianapolis, Md.,) I witnessed almost daily the departure of troops to the front and the return of the wounded, sick, and dead. The most of the latter lost their lives, not in battle, but by sickness and exposure incident to the service. It occurred to me if I could invent a machine--a gun-- which could by its rapidity of fire, enable one man to do as much battle duty as a hundred, that it would, to a great extent, supersede the necessity of large armies, and consequently, exposure to battle and disease be greatly diminished. I thought over the subject and finally this idea took practical form in the invention of the Gatling gun.” In Colorado, during the hard rock miner’s strikes in Cripple Creek and Telluride, and

during the Coal Wars in the southern part of the state after that, the gun was an instrument of intimidation. “At the time of the 1904 strike a group of the strikers had been arrested by the militia under Adjutant General Sherman Bell,” wrote Raymond Colwell in 1961. “The District Judge, Lewis, I believe, issued a writ ordering Bell to produce the prisoners in court for a habeas corpus proceeding. The District was under martial law of the State at the time, and Bell refused to turn the prisoners over to the civil authorities, but did bring them in under military guard. The District Court room then was in the Mining Exchange Building.” Colewell was a freshman in high school at the time and attended classes just across the alley from the excitement. “There were militiamen all over the place, sharpshooters on the top of the National Hotel and the high school, which was just across the alley from court room, and Gatling guns in the street intersection. Militiamen were lined up practically shoulder to shoulder on the Fourth Street side of the Mining Exchange Building.” In Telluride it was a similar story. Capitalist Author A. Collins, to make the mines there more profitable, instituted a contract system that in effect reduced the miner’s standard $3 per eight hour a day pay

rate and pushed them into working longer and more dangerous shifts. In protest, the union miners went on strike in 1901. The union, Western Federation of Miners, agreed to having issues arbitrated by the State Board of Arbitration, but the offer was rejected by Collins, and he hired strikebreakers at the same rate that he refused to give to the union. Armed union miners tried to discourage non-union laborers from working for weeks and violence broke out one morning eventually, and resulted in three deaths and six serious injuries as well as strikebreakers being forced out of town. The violence on both sides continued for years. Collins was assassinated with a shotgun blast through his window nearly year later while playing cards with friends. And the Telluride district also fell under martial law administered also by Sherman Bell but eventually turned over to a citizen’s militia. “In preparation for the transfer of military command, Bell took Troop A through maneuvers around town at a gallop, trundling the Gatlin gun along and out to the ballpark,” wrote MaryJoy Martin in her 2004 book, “The Corpse on Boomerang Road.” “Sergeant Jack Bowman put the men through training and target practice, cutting down trees at 800 yards... Bowman allowed Sheriff (John) Rutan to have a `crank’ and the sheriff was aghast at the firing power. `That’s the most wicked machine I ever witnessed in operation,’ he said. And once again, Bell impressed upon the town that he meant to use the wicked machine if necessary. Intimidation at its finest was meant to scare off the remaining union men and Socialists,” wrote Martin. In the southern Colorado coal mine areas, it was once again a strike, though by a different union, that brought out the Gatling gun. In 1913, when the United Mine Workers

In thor real of America went out on strike in the southone ern coalfields of Colorado, additional deIn tectives from Baldwin-Felts were brought Fede in from West Virginia by the Coal operator Jeffe Colorado Fuel & Iron (CF&I) for the express man purpose of protecting mine property and publ strikebreakers. Party With them they brought the “Death Spemorp cial.” To “To goad the strikers into violent action, 1854 the coal companies mounted a harassment 1860 campaign, shining high-powered searchSo lights on the tent colonies at night or using follo the “Death Special,” an improvised armored fami car to which a Gatling-type machine-gun Chri was affixed, to periodically spray certain coldent onies with machine-gun fire. On more than elect one occasion people were killed,” according Repu to historic information on the Colorado Bar elect Association’s Web site. nized “A discussion on the Death Special was ernm included in a Congressional investigation by the House Committee on Mines and Mining after its use in West Virginia earlier. The first Colorado use of the Death Special was at the Forbes colony of October 17 where the entire unprotected tent colony was raked with Th machine gun fire. One miner was killed, onehas i child shot nine times in the leg, and 148 bul-detri let holes were found in one tent alone.” Asso The troubles increased for both minersmem and operators eventually resulting in onethe G of Colorado’s darkest miner-operator inci-MVE dents, the Ludlow Massacre, in which 25Tri-S people were killed in a single day. Among theincre dead: 11 children, most of which suffocatedsourc in pit under a tent that was set afire by Colo-perce rado militia. The incident occurred in one ofyears the union’s largest tent cities known as Lud-ing m low. Afterward, a battle waged for weeks inwas a the camps and towns from Walsenburg tomeas Trinidad and President Woodrow Wilson wasof do finally forced to call in federal troops to endon th the carnage. ing h

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State, mountains are thirsty for rain and snow There’s been a lot of talk in the news the past couple of years or more about water and the shortage there is of our most valuable resource. Water districts and municipalities are searching for renewable water so that there is enough of it for years to come. Some are even talking about recycling water. And with no significant snow fall in the mountains or anywhere in the state for that matter lakes are drying up. Just look at Palmer Lake. I’ve done my share of water stories throughout the past year. So many I told my co-worker that I’m drowning. I’ve learned more about water issues in this job than I ever wanted to. It’s really quite interesting but very complicated when you get down to water rights. I honestly don’t think I’ll really ever understand it. Glad I’m not a water attorney.

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So why not discuss water in a column. Just this morning I came across an article on the Internet was about five states that are running out of water. And you guessed it; Colorado was one of those states. The others included South Dakota, New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska. According to the article at https://money.msn.com/investing/5-states-runningout-of-water, more than half of the lower 48 states have had abnormally dry condi-

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tions that qualified them as having a moderate drought or worse. The article went on to say that at least 80 percent of seven states were in a severe drought and that was characterized by crop or pasture loss, water shortages and water restrictions. A meteorologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Brad Rippey, was quoted in the article as saying when the drought first began in 2012 the drought conditions were the most serious in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio and then spread to the west. In Colorado 89 percent of the state is in a severe drought, 48 percent of the state is in extreme drought and 21 percent is in exceptional drought. That’s not good and according to the article the forecast is that the drought will continue or get worse over the next several months. The drought has affected crop production in the states experiencing a drought. Just in Colorado

wheat production fell 9.3 percent from the previous year and corn production declined by 29 percent. In other states seeing a drought approximately 86 percent of South Dakota is in a severe drought, nearly 90 percent of New Mexico is in a severe drought, 96percent of Kansas is experiencing a severe drought and 100 percent of Nebraska is in a severe drought. Here in Colorado many water districts are going to a mandatory twice a week watering schedule. And we thought it was bad when we could only water three times a week. If it gets any worse I would imagine the districts would put a stop to outdoor watering though some have said they don’t believe it will come to that. Hopefully we’ll see some relief from the drought in the near future but for this summer expect more of the dry, hot conditions we endured last summer.

What kind of farm was that? After World War I a new cash crop entered the picture. I happened to find reference to these farms while looking for something else. I was aware of them, but not quite like this. You ever hear of a Fur Farm? There was even a Fur Farm magazine! It was published in Seattle. in one of their 1925 issues they featured a Pikes Peak region farm. I knew we had several fish hatcheries in our area, but one of these was also a fur farm. Horace F. Frantz’s Frantzhurst Rainbow Trout was branching out. He came to Colorado, like many, because of his health problems. He started a business where he supplied food for area restaurants, mainly fresh Rainbow Trout. His fish business was started in 1910 on the edge of Colorado Springs. It is unknown why he expanded into an additional crop, but he added pens for Silver Fox, Mink and Chinchilla in the 1920s. The animals were being used for expensive fur coats. Fur coats have been out of style, but not between 1920s-1950. Frantz eventually moved his hatchery and fur farm to Salida. There were some 20 fur farms in the area during the 1930s. The largest raised silver fox near Woodland Park. In the Black Forest

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as late as the 1950s you could still see long rows of pens filled with fox and mink along where there are now new homes! I never heard of them called a fur farm, but I do remember Mink Ranches and Fox Farms. The trout hatcheries and fur farms were popular visiting places for tourists in the 1920s and 1930s. I have seen ads for them in brochures for local tourists. A friend saw a post card with advertising about Fox Farms. As a collector, that is one I am missing! Mel McFarland, artist, author, retired teacher and railroader, is a Colorado Springs native who has a strong interest in the events of this area’s past.

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In 1800 or 2013, politics seldom changes In “The Magnificent Catastrophe,” author Edward J. Larson chronicles the first, real two-party presidential campaign, one of the nastiest in U.S. history. Incumbent Pres. John Adams was a Federalist and his vice president, Thomas Jefferson, was a Republican, a party many historians call the Democratic-Republican or the Jeffersonian Republican Party because by the 1824 election it had morphed into today’s Democratic Party. Today’s Republican Party formed in 1854 and elected Abraham Lincoln in 1860. Some of the epithets the two parties’ followers hurled at each other sound familiar. These included “Jefferson’s no Christian” and “Adams wants to be president for life.” Other parallels with today’s elections included statements that the Republicans (think Democrats) won the election because they were better organized, the Federalists were for big government, higher taxes, runaway national

debt and war mongers who thought nothing of the poor and immigrants; the Republicans, sometimes called “Jacobins” after the party that introduced the guillotine to the French Revolution, will ruin the country and wipe out religion. Each side predicted disaster if the other side won. Of course, Jefferson won and we’re still here. The same could probably be said if Adams had won. This is a perfect example of how wrong such dire predictions usually are These days a lot of people worry about

the Second Amendment but in 1800 the First Amendment was under fire. Because of the Alien and Sedition Act of 1798, passed by a Federalist Senate and Congress and signed by Adams, newspaper publishers who said bad things about the government were hauled into court on sedition charges. The definition of sedition read: “To write, print, utter or publish, or cause it to be done, or assist in it, any false, scandalous, and malicious writing against the government of the United States, or either House of Congress, or the President...” The punishment was a fine not to exceed $5,000 ($92,600 today) and imprisonment of six months to five years. Newspapers in those days were extremely partisan. They were the Fox News and MSNBC of their day and there were few or none taking the middle road. Since the Federalists were in charge at the time, sedition cases always involved

Republican newspapers. The prosecutions stopped when they realized the futility of turning publishers into martyrs. The Supreme Court never had a chance to rule on this act but in Watts v. United States, Justice William Douglas said: “The Alien and Sedition Laws constituted one of our sorriest chapters; and I had thought we had done with them forever. …Suppression of speech as an effective police measure is an old, old device, outlawed by our Constitution.” Of course, there were a few things special about the 1800 election. For example, it was possible for a vice presidential candidate to get enough electoral votes to become president. Jefferson and vice-presidential candidate Aaron Burr tied, leaving a divided Congress to pick the president. Neither side would compromise (that sounds familiar). It took 35 ballots and a few Federalists abstaining before Jefferson became president.

Local power association opposes bill SB 13-252 The Colorado Legislative Leadership has introduced a bill that will prove to be detrimental to Mountain View Electric Association, Inc. and costly to the MVEA membership. SB 13-252 was introduced in the General Assembly with requirements for MVEA and our wholesale power supplier, Tri-State Generation and Transmission, to increase the amount of renewable energy sources from the current requirement of 10 percent to 25 percent in six and one-half years. This bill more than doubles the existing mandate in less than HALF the time that was allowed under the existing law. This measure will cost rural Coloradans billions of dollars to comply. You can read SB 13-252 on the Colorado Legislative website by visiting http://www.leg.state.co.us. I am fully aware of the economic benefits that eastern Colorado has received from the wind energy industry and so the purpose of this letter is not to argue the merits of renewable energy; it is an attempt to kill a piece

of damaging legislation and prevent the domineering Colorado Legislative Leadership from forcing economic hardship on the MVEA membership. This piece of legislation is sponsored by the Senate President John Morse, and Speaker of the House Mark Ferrandino. In addition, 13 other Denver area legislators have sponsored this bill. The bill was introduced April 3 and had its first committee hearing on April 8, only five days later. In contrast, SB 13-001, a much less controversial bill on tax

credits for working families, was introduced January 9 and had its first hearing April 3, three months later. SB 13-252, with the support of the Colorado Legislative Leadership, is now being rushed through the legislative process without the benefit of an open and honest dialogue. Instead of being referred to the Senate Energy Committee, which has some familiarity with energy issues and electric cooperatives, it was sent to the Senate State Affairs Committee. This is the committee handpicked by Senator Morse to approve controversial bills at his direction. Colorado rural electric cooperatives are already supporting renewable energy, such as wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and hydro. Electric cooperatives supported a bill in 2007 to impose a 10 percent renewable energy standard on ourselves. The idea to increase the renewable energy standard was not imposed lightly — cooperatives worked with legislators, the Governor’s office, renewable advocates and environmentalists

to craft workable legislation that achieved goals we all agreed on. But the proposed extensive and burdensome new requirements will require Tri-State to add even more resources before they are economically feasible. As a result, MVEA will be forced to raise electric rates to comply with these mandates which are being driven by the Colorado Legislative Leadership and Denver politicians. Tri-State estimates that the compliance costs of SB 13-252 will be between $2.5 and $4 billion. These costs translate into an estimated 15 percent retail rate increase to MVEA and other Colorado Tri-State members (the bill states that Tri-State can only attribute the costs to Colorado members). Let’s narrow the numbers down and look at it another way - Tri-State estimates that it would cost each Colorado consumer on TriState’s system more than $8,000. I urge the MVEA membership to contact your Colorado legislators today to ask them to VOTE NO on SB 13-252!

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For more than 35 years, antiques have been a big part of the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club annual show in April. This year, a Home Decor element, featuring items from local area retailers, was added.

Local birdhouse builder Bud Smoot says he has built and sold 560 of these unique, handcrafted, birdhouses in his Monument workshop this past year, with recycled materials. It all started, he said, after building a few and giving them as gifts.

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The Pine Forest Antiques, Home Decor and Garden Show is an annual fundraiser for the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club and has been held locally for more than 35 years. Residents were able to shop for items from local retailers. The show was held on April 20th and 21st.

Lanterns in the window of Lewis Palmer High School were just a few examples the fine antique selection at the show.

Tri-Lakes Cares wins accolades again, twice in three years Chamber names Nonprofit of Year, Volunteer of Year By Norma Engelberg

nengelberg@ourcoloradonews.com The field was wide open with seven organizations to choose from but the TriLakes Chamber of Commerce named TriLakes Cares the Nonprofit of the Year for the second time in three years. Tri-Lakes Cares Executive Director Haley Chapin accepted the award at the annual chamber dinner on April 6 at The Pinery in Black Forest. “This is great public exposure for us,” Chapin said about a week after the event. “It’s a nice recognition of our mission and it gives us credibility and shows that we are deeply involved in our community.” That exposure and recognition will help when the 29-year-old organization seeks grants to continue its mission of becoming “a community based, volunteer supported resource center whose purpose is to improve people’s lives through emergency assistance, self-sufficiency and relief programs, and education and other social services,” according to the information it provided to the chamber. “We have more than 200 volunteers who fill a variety of positions,” Chapin said. “They volunteered for more than 16,000 hours last year and many of them serve in significant positions. On any giv-

Tri-Lakes Cares has been serving the Tri-Lakes community for 29 years and offers a variety of support, self-sufficiency, education and health services to people who need help. The organization was chosen as the 2012 Nonprofit of the Year by the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce at the annual chamber dinner on April 6. Jim Bergeron, a long-time Tri-Lakes Cares volunteer was also recognized that evening as Volunteer of the Year. Photo by Norma Engelberg en day, the volunteers might outnumber staff five to one.” It’s that willingness to serve in any capacity that has made Tri-Lakes Cares so successful, Chapin said.

“For example, one of our case managers is a volunteer,” Chapin said. “Filling significant positions without pay frees up dollars for other programs.” In fact, one of Tri-Lakes Cares’ long-

time volunteers, Jim Bergeron, won Volunteer of the Year the same evening the organization he serves earned its accolades. “Jim has served Tri-Lakes Cares in three different locations and is one of our longest-serving volunteers,” Chapin said. “He is a steady volunteer that we can always count on. On Thursdays he is here all day, helping people. I’ve seen him take groceries to people who can’t get out and load groceries for elderly clients. He also serves on our fundraising and special programs committees.” Bergeron is retired from the U.S. Air Force and is active in his church, St. Peters in Monument and with the Knights of Columbus. “He’s a nice, caring man who deserves this recognition,” Chapin said. Tri-Lakes Cares is open on Mondays and Thursday from noon-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The medical clinic is open on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. Some caseworkers meet with clients by appointment on Tuesdays and Fridays. Among the organization’s many ways of helping are eight different food programs and a food pantry, healthcare programs for the uninsured and underinsured, a satellite for the Pikes Peak Workforce, education programs and a clothes closet. For more information, call 719-4814864 or visit www.tri-lakescares.org. The organization is located at 235 N. Jefferson St. in Monument.

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Environment Colorado releases climate report Most Americans are `In the Path of the Storm’ By Norma Engelberg

nengelberg@ourcoloradonews. com The April 9 snowstorm turned a press conference into a conference call as a scattered group of people presented a new national report on weather disasters and how they affect all Americans. Presenting the report were Margaret McCall, Environment Colorado Research & Policy Center field associate; Manitou Springs City Councilmember Coreen Toll, Pikes Peak Country Attractions Executive Director Ryan Cole and Coalition for the Upper South Platte Executive Director Carol Ekarius. McCall started out by saying that one in four Coloradans have been affected by extreme weather since 2007, including last summer’s Waldo Canyon Fire. “The Waldo Canyon Fire was the most costly fire in Colorado history,” she said. “It cost $350 million but not all of the costs are monetary.” She added that four in five Americans are affected by extreme weather and that, in fact, most Americans are “In the Path of the Storm,” the short title of the center’s report. The entire title is “In the Path of the Storm: Global Warming, Extreme Weather and the Impacts of Weather-Related Disasters in the United States from 2007-2012.” “Global warming is not a problem for the future,” she said. “We’re dealing with its effects right now. We’re projecting more frequent heavy downpours and snowfalls, higher temperatures and bigger hurricanes. We need to do something about our carbon emissions right now.” She pointed out that the report doesn’t say any particular storm is related to global warming but that there are trends science can follow. The report is being released to coincide with the pending decision on the construction of the

The nation’s mid-section, where most of its food is grown, is still in the grips of a long-standing drought as shown by this map from the U.S. Drought Monitor at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Previous maps showing the progression of drought are available at the website, http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu. Courtesy photo Keystone XL Pipeline from tarsand deposits in Canada to Gulf Coast oil refineries and the development of carbon pollution standards for power plants by the Environmental Protection Agency. “We need the president to follow his recent strong statements on global warming,” McCall said. Toll, who chairs the Manitou Springs Climate Protection Campaign, talked about the Waldo Canyon Fire’s economic impact on Manitou Springs. She said it cost the town in the number of visitors and sales tax revenues,

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which were down 9 percent in June, 7 percent in July and 6 percent in August. “Sales tax revenues were up 1 percent for the year but we had projected a 5 percent revenue increase for 2012,” she said. “And because of the possibility of more fires and flash floods we’ve increased our emergency reserve for use in recovery, which means that several arts and energy-savings projects had to be put on hold.” Cole, who has only been Pikes Peak Area Attractions’ executive director for about two months,

said he is working with the 25 member attraction owners on disaster planning. “Several of our members were affected by the fire,” he said. “Flying W Ranch burned down and flooding in the burn area will affect our attractions.” Ekarius, who has been with CUSP for 15 years but is originally from New Jersey where Hurricane Sandy became the costliest hurricane ever to hit the East Coast, said global warming affects different areas in different ways. “Our wildfires are caused by a

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Construction crews have removed hundreds of tons of dirt and debris as they prepare the site for the ultra-modern $40 million complex where the Air Force Academy’s Center for Character and Leadership Development will be housed starting in late 2014. The project is a fiscal year 2011 appropriation and is not impacted by the sequester. Character and leadership development is a crucial, all-encompassing part of a cadet’s experience at the United States Air Force Academy. The Center for Character and Leadership Development ensures that character development, education and scholarship are major focus of academy life. From basic training to graduation cadets can expect to see character development programs in every aspect of their lives with the ultimate goal of imbuing them with the inner desire to put integrity first, place service before self and strive for excellence in all they do. The Air Force Academy’s CCLD has served as a focal point of the academy’s commitment to developing leaders of character since its creation in 1993. Its mission is to advance the understanding, practice and integration of character and leadership development in preparation for service to the nation. Of the $40 million being spent on the project $27.5 million comes from the fiscal year 2011 military construction budget and $12.5 million from donors. The architect for the building is Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the firm that originally planned the academy campus and designed the buildings, including

Construction is underway for the Center for Character and Leadership Development complex at the Air Force Academy. The building will open in late 2014 and funding is coming from fiscal year 2011 appropriations. Courtesy photo by USAFA the Cadet Chapel. The CCLD building is being built in the heart of a National Historic Landmark District; therefore the academy has proactively included the historic preservation community in the design. “The CCLD building is an iconic architectural concept that symbolically states our commit-

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Molly Engelman, 22, of Falcon was crowned the 2013 El Paso County Fair Queen this month. An active member of Countrystyle 4H for five years, Engelman received numerous awards and honors from 4H, more than half of them involving categories with horses. She has been riding for more than 10 years and owns three horses. She is the daughter of Bill and Linda Engelman. Engelman was the runner up in both the 2011 and 2012 Fair Queen contests. Cheyenne Bilodeau, 21, of Fountain was the runner up for the 2013 contest. The four contest categories were horsemanship, application, public speaking and personal interview. Engelman will represent the 2013 County Fair at several parades and events throughout the year. The fair is scheduled for July 20 to 27 in Calhan.

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A United States Air Force Academy cadet, who faces two charges of sexual misconduct and one charge of unlawful entry, was scheduled to begin a court martial on April 22. Cadet 2nd Class Jamil D. Cooks originally had two charges brought against him in September 2012. Charge one has one specification of violating Article 80 for attempted

sodomy and charge two has three specifications of violating Article 120, one for aggravated sexual assault and two for aggravated sexual contact. An additional charge with two specifications of violating Article 134 for unlawful entry was brought against Cooks in February. It must be emphasized that charges are merely accusations and that Cooks is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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GLENEAGLE SERTOMA Club

luncheon meeting is every Wednesday at 11:45 a.m., at Liberty Heights, 12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, 80921. Call Garrett Barton at 719-4335396 or Bob Duckworth at 719-4814608, or visit www.sertoma.org.

HISTORY BUFFS meets at Monument

Library from 1-3 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month.

KIWANIS CLUB of Monument Hill, a service club dedicated to providing assistance to those less fortunate in the Tri-Lakes community, meets 8 a.m. Saturdays at The Inn at Palmer Divide, 443 Colo. 105. Join us for breakfast, great fellowship and informative programs, and come be a part of the opportunity to give back to your community. Visit http://monumenthillkiwanis.org; call 719-4871098; e-mail info@monumenthillkiwanis.org LEGACY SERTOMA dinner meetings

are at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays monthly at Monument Country Club. New members and visitors welcome. Call Ed Kinney, 481-2750.

MOMS IN Touch prayer groups meet, by school, throughout the school district for one hour each week to support the children, their teachers, the schools and administration through prayer. Call Judy Ehrlich at 719-481-1668.

“Our THE MONUMENT Homemakers Club demy meets the first Thursday of every month and at the Tri-Lakes Fire Department Admintionistrative Building, 166 Second Street, st of Monument. Arrive at 11:30 a.m. to preion’s pare for a noon potluck, program, and htful, business meeting, which ends around sions 1:30 p.m. Newcomers are welcome. Call itary Irene Walters, Co-President, at 719-4811188 for Jean Sanger, Co-President, at 719-592-9311 for reservations.

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MOUNT HERMAN 4-H Club meets

at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Grace Best Elementary. There are no meetings in June, July and August. Anyone interested in pursuing animal projects, archery, cooking, sewing, model rocketry, woodworking or just about any hobby is welcome. A new member meeting is the third Thursday in October. Call Chris Bailey at 719-481-1579.

ORDER SONS of Italy in America meets on the first Tuesday at 702 S. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs. Call Tony Rodasta for details or information, 719-260-8773. THE PALMER Lake Art Group meets

on the second Saturday of the month at the group’s Vaile Hill Gallery, 118 Hillside Road. Call 719-488-8101 for information.

PALMER DIVIDE Quiltmakers meets

at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at The Church at Woodmoor.

PIKES PEAK Women’s Connection meets the second Thursday of the month for a luncheon at the Clarion Hotel Downtown, 314 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs. Social time begins at 11:30 a.m., with luncheon and program from noon to 1:30 p.m. Free preschool childcare is available with a reservation; $16 inclusive. Call 719-495-8304 for reservations or information. All women are welcome. ROTARY CLUB of Colorado Springs

club’s president, Dave Prejean, at 719492-8274. More information is available at lionsclubs.org.

TRI-LAKES NONDENOMINATIONAL Men’s Gathering meets at 6:30

a.m. Wednesdays at the Pinecrest Lodge in Palmer Lake. Continental breakfast is included. Call Basil Marotta at 719487-9500.

TRI-LAKES PARENTS of Multiples Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Little Log Church in Palmer Lake. Child care is provided for a minimal fee. New members and visitors are welcome. E-mail tlpoms@yahoo.com or call 719488-6785.

InterQuest meets at 4:45 p.m. Thursdays at Liberty Heights Retirement Center, 12105 Ambassador Drive in Colorado Springs. Call Scott Allen at 719-5907460.

TRI-LAKES VFW Post No. 7829 meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at The Sundance Lodge/Oakleys. New members are welcome. Call Darby Kelly at 719-481-4377.

SILENT SPRINGS Social Group is a social group for hard of hearing and deaf adults. Sign language users are welcome. Dining out at local restaurants, potlucks and community activities are available on an ongoing basis. Call 719-487-9009 or e-mail silentspringscos@hotmail.com.

U.S. AIR Force Academy Toastmasters meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays at DeVry University, 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Colorado Springs. Visit www. d26toastmasters.org/airforceacademy or call Angela at 719-494-2777. Guests are welcome.

TOASTMASTERS FACC Masters Club

Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7829 will meet on the third Tuesday of each month starting April 19, from 6 -7:30 p.m. at the Sundance Mountain Lodge in Monument. For information, contact Martine Arndt at 719-231-5323 or Martine.Arndt@yahoo.com.

meets at noon Thursdays at Lockheed Martin, 9975 Federal Drive. Visit http:// faccmasters.freetoasthost.us or call Kirby at 719-481-3738.

TRI-LAKES AMERICAN Legion Post 9-11 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Depot Restaurant on Colo. 105 in Palmer Lake. Contact Ed at 719-481-2750. TRI-LAKES BARBERSHOP Chapter

meets Mondays. Call Phil Zara at 719481-3197.

TRI-LAKES CROP Club meets on the third Saturday of the month. Call Angela at 719-481-9735. TRI-LAKES CRUISERS Car Club meets

at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Tri-Lakes-Monument Fire Station on South Colo. 105. Open to all vehicle makes and models. Call Dale at 488-2852.

TRI-LAKES FRIENDS of the Libraries meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month from September through June at Monument Library. THE TRI-LAKES Lions Club meets the first Thursday of every month at Monument Hill Country Club. The social is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting is at 7 p.m. The International Association of Lions Clubs is the largest service club in the world with over 1.35 million members. The Lions are known as the “Knights of the Blind.” By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. Lions clubs are groups of community minded men and women who are interested in helping serve their communities. For information about the new Tri-Lakes Lions Club, contact the

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runners from Colorado ran in the marathon and the Boston Marathon website listed three from Monument. According to the United States Air Force ifica- Academy there were nine personnel from ggra- the academy running in the marathon and vated that number includes four cadets. The personnel were all accounted for within four ifica- hours of the bombing. awful Laufer said more than 5,000 runners ebru- didn’t finish the marathon. It ended after the bombs went off and runners had to s are make their way from wherever they were pre- staying and some were taken off the route oven by bus. He doesn’t know if the Boston Athletic Association will do anything for those runners that didn’t finish but he imagines they will. “Hopefully we’ll not let the bad guys win and we’ll continue to pursue our passion. I think next year in Boston the turnout will

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Senior citizens can enjoy fun and Papa Murphy’s pizza By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com The Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District and Papa John’s Pizza are teaming together to host a pizza party for senior citizens. The pizza party will take place at noon on

La Foret hosts family fun day, open house By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com The La Foret Conference and Retreat Center in Black Forest is hosting a family fun day and open house on April 27. Families are invited to bring their kids for a fun day of free activities. They can take a nature walk; attend a

history talk and sign-up for team building or a ropes course. There will also be face painting and a bounce house for the kids and a barbecue lunch. If attending camp at La Foret this summer it is the perfect time to check out the cabins and all other amenities. The open house will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on April 27. La Foret is located at 6145 Shoup Road.

THINGS TO DO THROUGH JUNE 21; JULY 19-20 QUILT ENTRIES. Firehouse Quilts is looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis in Colorado. Early bird entries submitted by May 17 are taken at a discounted entry fee ($15). Otherwise, the fee is $18 per item, and the final deadline is June 21. This year’s show has a special theme, Patriotic, along with 13 other categories. The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. All forms and instructions are available at www.firehousequilts. org; click on the Quilt Show link at the top. APRIL 26-27 HIGH SCHOOL show. Lewis-Palmer High School presents “Alice in Wonderland” at 7 p.m. April 26-27 at the school. Tickets cost $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students. Visit showtix4U.com for tickets, or purchase them at the door. MAY 2-5 SPRING SHOW and sale. The 49th Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild’s annual spring show and sale is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 2-4 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at the Black

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at TriLakes Chapel, Woodmoor Drive and Deer Creek. Call Greg at 719-648-9495.

Forest Community Center. More than 90 artisan and culinary members will sell their work. Included will be quilts & afghans, baby items, paintings, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, stained glass, dolls, stitchery, note cards, baked goods, jams & jellies and much more. Admission is free. A portion of sale proceeds will benefit the Black Forest Arts and Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and the Black Forest community. No strollers, please.

JUNE 29-30 POND TOUR. Purely Ponds presents the seventh annual Parade of Ponds, a self-guided pond and waterfall tour that will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region. The tour will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30 at 30 stops in the Colorado Springs area. Visit www.bgcppr.org or call 719-570-7077 to learn more about the Boys and Girls Club. Visit www.purelyponds.com for information about the tour. EDITOR’S NOTE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send information to calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Tribune. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis.

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May 17 at the fire administration building located at 166 Second Street. TLMFD is hosting the pizza party to provide a fun event for senior citizens in the TriLakes area. In December the district hosted a pizza party and it was such a big hit that they decided to host another one. There is a $3 charge for the luncheon and anyone attending will need to RSVP to Jennifer Martin at the TLMFD by May 10. To reserve a spot call 719-484-0911.

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Tri-Lakes food providers vied for a chance to win the Peoples’ Choice and Celebrities’ Choice Awards at the Monument Academy ‘Eat Your Art Out’ event on April 13.

Lydia Wright demonstrates her expertise with a hula hoop when students entertained the crowds at the first –ever ‘Eat Your Art Out’ fine arts fundraiser at Monument Academy on April 13. Photos by Norma Engelberg

Getting a taste for art at Monument Academy By Norma Engelberg

nengelberg@ourcoloradonews.com Hundreds of hungry guests gathered at Monument Academy for a food tasting, art show, silent auction and live performances at the school’s first-ever “Eat Your Art Out” fundraising event. On April 13, this fundraiser for the academy’s fine arts department drew together 10 food providers for a taste-off. Participants tasted everything from green chili and pierogis from The Parked Pierogi to several different kinds of pulled pork

and brisket barbeque from Texas Road House, Bird Dog BBQ and Broken Bones BBQ. Art was also in evidence as nearly a year’s worth of art projects were prominently displayed on stands in the gym. Performing arts were also highlighted with performances by the Monument Academy Jazz Band, dance teams, pianists and even a hula hoop demonstration. The silent auction featured donated items from local businesses as well as two art pieces made by students, a fantasy easel called “Under the Sea” and a painted chair titled “Africa Adventures.”

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Chacon decides on Air Force Academy Classical Academy star track athlete stays close to home By Danny Summers COLORADO SPRINGS – The Classical Academy senior Alexa Chacon was all set to attend Biola University this fall. She had a T-shirt picked out with the school’s name and logo, and planned on being a contributing member on the track team for the next four years. Then the Air Force Academy called upon the star athlete. After meeting with Air Force track and field coach Ralph Lindeman in December, Chacon decided to pursue an appointment to the prestigious military academy. “I have a great feeling this is where the Lord wants me,” said Chacon, who plans to major in behavioral science at the Air Force. “It will be hard going through everything that the Air Force demands, but it will be worth it in the end.” On April 17, Chacon joined five other TCA student athletes during a signing ceremony at the school. But she did not ink her name to the scholarship offer from AFA that day – choosing instead to make certain that she had received her appointment. “She’s made it very clear that Air Force is her first choice,” said Chacon’s mother, Frances. “She had always been very serious about Biola, and (Colorado State University) showed a lot of interest in her.” Chacon’s resume jumps off the page. Her list of athletic accomplishments is equal to none. She is the most decorated hurdler in Colorado Class 3A history. She is the two-time defending champion in the 300 meter hurdles. She is also the defending state champion in the 100 hurdles. As a freshman she was sixth in the 300 hurdles and ninth in the 100 hurdles. Chacon is also a sprint and high jump specialist. She iscurrently ranked in the top 10 in both the 200 and high jump. “I don’t have any doubt that she can compete in the Mountain West Conference; especially as a multi-athlete,” said TCA track coach Tim Daggett. “She’s so coachable and she’ll do what you tell her. Her athleticism is a part of everything she does.” Chacon’s value to the Air Force increased when she became a force in the heptathlon the last couple of years. The event consist of seven events, with the first four contested on the first day, and the remaining three on day two: 100 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 20 meters, long jump, javelin throw and 800 me-

Alexa Chacon was all smiles last week at a college signing party for athletes at The Classical Academy. She will attend the Air Force Academy in the fall. Photo by Danny Summers ters. “Probably her weakest event is the shot put,” Daggett said. “But she’ll improve. She makes up for it because she’s so strong in the other events.” Chacon first competed in the heptathlon at the 2011 Junior Olympics, taking first in Colorado, first regionally and third at the national meet in Topeka, Kansas. In 2012, she placed second in Colorado and second at the regional meet. “I wasn’t sure how good I’d be at the heptathlon, but I fell in love with it,” said Chacon, who maintains a 3.74 GPA. “I love the aspect of preparing for all the events over a two-

day period. You have to conserve your energy.” Chacon’s athletic talents aren’t restricted to track and field. She was a four-year starter on the school’s volleyball team, as well as an outside hitter and captain last fall. Chacon has the abilities to compete at a higher classification level in high school, but she concedes that all of the other experiences at TCA have made her time there fulfilling. “I could not ask for more,” she said. “I love the team aspect coach Daggett asks of us. I love the coaching staff. If I had the opportunity to go to a 5A school I wouldn’t take it.

Tri-Lakes area athletes sign on Local stars ink names to college scholarships By Danny Summers Student athletes from the four Tri-Lakes area high schools who signed their national letters of intent last week.

DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS

Stephanie Gutierrez, swimming, Adams State Shelby Hetzel, softball, Colorado State University, Pueblo Hannah Layman, swimming, Western State Brandon Nachbar, tennis, St. Mary’s University (Texas) Andy Stauffer, basketball, Trinity International University (Illinois) Jack Trask, lacrosse, Merrimack College (Massachusetts)

PALMER RIDGE

Kyle Anderson, boys lacrosse, Southwestern (Texas) Jordan Brame, football, Colorado Mesa

Morgan Buzzell, soccer, Grand View (Iowa) Maggie Geolat, golf, Colorado State University, Pueblo Nic Hansen, baseball, Metro State Bryce Rone, baseball, Concordia (Nebraska)

LEWIS-PALMER

Jarrett Eller, track, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Sean Grundman, football, Western State Mickey Moss, volleyball, Memphis Rylee Newman, track, Chadron State (Nebraska) Lindsey Ryals, soccer, Azuza Pacific (California) Cassidy Tomkins, soccer, Illinois Wesleyan Drew Williamson, football, Evangel (Mo)

THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY

Alexa Chacon, track and field, Air Force Academy Chrissy Lind, Soccer, Concordia University (Nebraska) CheyAnn Queener, soccer, Laramie Community College (Wyoming) Brittni Ryals, cheer, Samford (Alabama)

Palmer Ridge baseball players Bryce Rone, left, and Nic Hansen, right, are all smiles after signing their college scholarship offers on April 17. They are flanked by family members. Photo by Steve Lockett Eloise Smith, basketball, Grove City (Pennsylvania)

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Catch them if you can Palmer Ridge soccer players double as track stars By Danny Summers MONUMENT – MacKenzie Gouner and Holly Weyand usually run away from the competition. And that’s always good thing. The Palmer Ridge High School soccer players not

only are fleet of foot on the turf, they burn up the rubber as well as members of the track team. “It’s nice to know there are not a whole lot of people who are going to outrun me or Mackie,” Weyand said. Weyand is a four-year starting defender and a co-

Palmer Ridge sophomore Mackenzie Gouner leads the girls soccer team in goals with nine. She is also the top sprinter on the track team, where she competed at state as a freshman. Photos by Kirk Smith

captain. This spring she decided to go out for the track team. She is one of the top 100 meter sprinters, and the lead on the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams. “I wish I had done track years before,” Weyand said. “I’m a senior now and I’m confident enough to ask the coaches if we could work out the two schedules. “It would be cool to go to (the state track meet) in the 100, but my goal is to help the relay team place at state.” Gouner, a sophomore, is in her second season on the track team. She runs the 100 and 200, and anchors the 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams. A forward in soccer, she leads the club in goals with nine. “Soccer is definitely my main sport; it’s my favorite,” said Gouner, who plays club for Highlands Ranchbased Real Colorado. “I definitely want to play soccer in college. “But I really love track. I love the competition. When I get that stick it gives me more motivation to catch whosever in front of me.” The girls have been able

Palmer Ridge senior Holly Weyand is a defender and co-captain on the girls soccer team, as well as one of the top sprinters on the school’s track team to balance their schedule between the two sports. They typically have soccer practice a couple of days a week from 3 to 4:30 p.m. They then head over to work out with the track team. On days when the Bears have soccer games, the girls don’t attend track practice. Weyand has only competed in one track meet – the John Tate Challenge in Pueblo in April 13. She ran the 100 in 12.97 seconds, which places her in the top 25 in Class 4A. The top 16 advance to the state meet. The Bears’ 4x100 relay team is ranked eighth, while the 4x200 team is cur-

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Gouner came up huge last week as the Bears had wins over Lewis-Palmer, Sand Creek and valor Christian. In the game against Lewis-Palmer on April 15, Gouner tied the score at 1-1 with a goal in the final minutes of regulation. She won the game with a goal in overtime on an assist from Madison Tominello during a light snow at Don Breese Stadium. The victory means that the Bears get to keep the “Monument Cup” another year. “If my teammates find a through ball then I’m pretty much gone,” Gouner said with confidence. “I just have to finish.” The Bears (7-1-1 overall, 3-0 in the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference) have won four consecutive matches since losing to Pine Creek (2-1) and tying Liberty (1-1). “We need to keep working on our consistency,” said Weyand, who has signed a scholarship to play soccer for Colorado School of Mines. “We’ve always been defensively strong. Now the offense is starting to come around. When we work together we can overwhelm teams.”

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rently not ranked. Gouner advanced to the state meet in 2012 in the 200 and 4x200. But she was not 100 percent due to a knee injury she suffered in a soccer playoff game against Cheyenne Mountain. “I think I overused my body too much last year,” Gouner said. “Hopefully I can stay healthy this year.” Gouner has competed in two track meets. She is ranked 24th in the 100 (13.00) and 12th in the 200 (26.22). Palmer Ridge soccer coach Nick Odil takes comfort in knowing that his best offensive player and most effective defense player can create matchup problems for the opposition. “You get a different perspective from different places on the field,” Odil said. “Both girls are obviously fast. “Holly has that ‘Nobody’s going to beat me’ kind of attitude. If the other team has fast players and they’re on Holly’s side I know she won’t be beat. I know that if Mackie gets by somebody she has a great chance to get herself in position to score.”

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WOODMOOR WSD 2013 Drinking Water Quality Report For Calendar Year 2012 Public Water System ID: CO0121950 Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca. We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Please contact Lance Nielsen at 719-488-2525 Ext 17 with any questions about the Drinking Consumer Confidence Rule (CCR) or for public participation opportunities that may affect the water quality. General Information All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or by visiting http:// water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4791). The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: •Microbial contaminants: viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. •Inorganic contaminants: salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. •Pesticides and herbicides: may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. •Radioactive contaminants: can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. •Organic chemical contaminants: including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. Lead in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems (especially for pregnant women and young children). It is possible that lead levels at your home may be higher than other homes in the community as a result of materials used in your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. Additional information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has provided us with a Source Water Assessment Report for our water supply. For general information or to obtain a copy of the report please visit http://wqcdcompliance.com/ccr. The report is located under “Source Water Assessment Reports”, and then “Assessment Report by County”. Select EL PASO County and find 121950; WOODMOOR WSD or by contacting Randy Gillette at 719-488-2525 Ext 15. The Source Water Assessment Report provides a screening-level evaluation of potential contamination that could occur. It does not mean that the contamination has or will occur. We can use this information to evaluate the need to improve our current water treatment capabilities and prepare for future contamination threats. This can help us ensure that quality finished water is delivered to your homes. In addition, the source water assessment results provide a starting point for developing a source water protection plan. Potential sources of contamination in our source water area are listed on the next page. Please contact us to learn more about what you can do to help protect your drinking water sources, any questions about the Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report, to learn more about our system, or to attend scheduled public meetings. We want you, our valued customers, to be informed about the services we provide and the quality water we deliver to you every day.

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Public Notice Our Water Sources

Disinfection Byproducts Sampled in the Distribution System

Source

Source Type

Water Type

MONUMENT CREEK

IN

SW

EPA Hazardous Waste Generators

Potential Source(s) of Contamination

AUGUSTA PIT

IN

SW

EPA Chemical Inventory/Storage Sites

LAKE WOODMOOR

IN

SW

EPA Toxic Release Inventory Sites

NO 2 WELL

WL

GW

Permitted Wastewater Discharge Sites

NO 6 WELL

WL

GW

Aboveground, Underground and Leaking Storage Tank Sites

NO 7 WELL

WL

GW

NO 8 WELL

WL

GW

Existing/Abandoned Mine Sites

Name

Year

Average

Range Low �High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

MCLG

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)

2012

1.43

0 to 3.49

24

ppb

60

Total Trihalome thanes (TTHM)

2012

2.91

0 to 8.7

24

ppb

80

Highest Compliance Value

MCL Violation

Typical Sources

N/A

No

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

N/A

No

Byproduct of drinking water disinfection

Other Facilities

NO 9 WELL

WL

GW

NO 10 WELL

WL

GW

NO 11 WELL

WL

GW

Urban Recreational Grasses

NO 12 WELL

WL

GW

Row Crops

NO 15 WELL

WL

GW

Fallow

NO 16 WELL

WL

GW

Pasture/Hay

NO 17 WELL

WL

GW

Forest

NO 18 WELL

WL

GW

Septic Systems

NO 20 WELL

WL

GW

Road Miles

Summary of Turbidity Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System

Commercial/Industrial/Transportation Low Intensity Residential

Contaminant Name

Sample Date

Level Found

TT Requirement

TT Violation

Typical Sources

Turbidity

Date/Month: 05/July

Highest single measurement: 0.287 NTU

Maximum 1 NTU for any single measurement

No

Soil Runoff

Turbidity

Month: December

Lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting TT requirement for our technology: 100 %

In any month, at least 95% of samples must be less than 0.3 NTU

No

Soil Runoff

Radionuclides Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System

Terms and Abbreviations • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) − The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. • Treatment Technique (TT) − A required process intended to reduce the level of a conTerms and Abbreviations taminant in drinking water. • Action Level (AL) − The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) − The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. treatment and other regulatory requirements. • Treatment Technique (TT) − A required process intended to−reduce level of a level contaminant drinking water. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) Thethehighest of aindisinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is ofconvincing evidence thattriggers addition of and a disinfectant • Action Level (AL) − The concentration a contaminant which, if exceeded, treatment other regulatory is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. requirements. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) − The level of a contaminant in drinking • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) − The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There water below which therethatisaddition no known or expected to health. MCLGs allow for a is convincing evidence of a disinfectant is necessaryrisk for control of microbial contaminants. margin of safety. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) − The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which is no • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) − The level of a drinkingthere water known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not • the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Goal (MRDLG)to− control The level ofmicrobial a drinking water disinfectant, below which there reflect benefits of the use ofLevel disinfectants contaminants. is no(No knownAbbreviation) or expected risk to health. MRDLGs not reflect the benefits ofPrimary the use of disinfectants control microbial • Violation − Failure to do meet a Colorado Drinking toWater Regulacontaminants. tion. • Formal Enforcement Action− Failure (No Abbreviation) − Escalated action taken by the State (due • Violation (No Abbreviation) to meet a Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation. to the• •risk to public health, or particle severity of violations) toIt includes bring athenon-compliant Gross Alpha (No Abbreviation) − Gross alpha activity compliance but excludes Formal Enforcement Actionor (Nonumber Abbreviation) − Escalated action taken byvalue. the State (due toradium-226, risk to public health, or radon or 222, and uranium. water system back into compliance. number severity of violations) to bring a non-compliant water system back into compliance. • Variance and Exemptions (V/E) − of Department permission not to meet a MCL or treat• Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) − Measure the radioactivity in water. Variance and Exemptions (V/E) − Department permission not to meet a MCL or treatment technique under certain ment• technique under certain conditions. • conditions. Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) − Measure of the clarity or cloudiness of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is • Gross Alpha (No Abbreviation) − Gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It just noticeable to the typical person. includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222, and uranium. • Compliance Value (No Abbreviation) �Single calculated value used to in determine if regulatory contaminant level • Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) − Measure oforthe radioactivity water. (e.g. MCL)Turbidity is met. Examples of calculated values are the 90thof Percentile, RunningorAnnual Average (RAA) and Locational • Nephelometric Unit (NTU) − Measure the clarity cloudiness of water. WOODMOORRunning WSD, PWS ID: CO0121950 2013 CCR Page 2 of 5 Annual Average (LRAA). Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the typical person. • AverageValue (x-bar) (No − Typical value. • Compliance Abbreviation) – Single or calculated value used to determine if regulatory contaminant level (e.g. • Range (R) − Lowest value to the highestMCL) value. is met. Examples of calculated values are the 90th Percentile, Running Annual Average (RAA) and Locational Running Annual Average • Sample Size (n) − Number or count of values (i.e. number of water samples collected). (LRAA). • Parts per million = Milligrams per liter (ppm = mg/L) − One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or • Average (x-bar) − Typical value. a single penny in $10,000. • Range (R) − Lowest value to the highest value. • Parts billion = Micrograms liter (ppb = ug/L) − (i.e. One part per billionof corresponds one minute collected). in 2,000 years, • Sample Sizeper(n) − Number or per count of values number water to samples or amillion single penny in $10,000,000. per liter (ppm = mg/L) − One part per million corresponds • Parts per = Milligrams to one• minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. Parts per trillion = Nanograms per liter (ppt = ng/L) − One part per trillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000 • Parts per billion = Micrograms per liter (ppb = ug/L) − One part per billion corresponds to years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000. one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. • Parts per quadrillion = Picograms per liter (ppq = pg/L) − One part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in • Parts per trillion = Nanograms per liter (ppt = ng/L) − One part per trillion corresponds to 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000. one minute in 2,000,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000,000. • Not Applicable (N/A) � Does not apply or not liter available. • Parts per quadrillion = Picograms per (ppq = pg/L) − One part per quadrillion corresponds to one minute in 2,000,000,000 years or one penny in $10,000,000,000,000. • Not Applicable (N/A) – Does not apply or not available. Detected Contaminants Detected Contaminants WOODMOOR WSD routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The WOODMOOR WSD routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2012 unless otherwise noted. The State of to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants January 1 to December 31, 2012 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires expected for to vary significantly from year to year,less or the than system once is not considered vulnerable to this type contamination. us are to not monitor certain contaminants per year because theofconcentraTherefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one yearsignificantly old. Violations and Formal Enforcement Actions, tions of these contaminants are not expected to vary from year to year, or if are reported in theconsidered next section of this report. theany, system is not vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. Violations and Formal Enforcement Actions, if any, arewithin reported theappear next section Note: Only detected contaminants sampled the last 5in years in this report. Ifof no this tables report. appear in this section then no

Contaminant Name

Year

Average

Range Low �High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

MCLG

MCL Violation

Typical Sources

Combined Radium

2010

3.37

1.9 to 4.3

3

pCi/L

5

0

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Contaminant Name

Year

Average

Range Low �High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

MCLG

MCL Violation

Typical Sources

Barium

2012

0.08

0.07 to 0.1

5

ppm

2

2

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits

Chromium

2012

1.6

1 to 2

5

ppb

100

100

No

Discharge from steel and pulp

Inorganic Contaminants Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System

Inorganic Contaminants Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System WOODMOOR WSD, PWS ID: CO0121950

Contaminant Year Average Name

Range Low �High

Sample Size

Unit of Measure

MCL

2013 CCR Page 4 of 5 MCLG MCL Typical Sources Violation mills; erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride

2012

1.4

0.85 to 1.77

5

ppm

4

4

No

Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Nitrate

2012

0.08

0 to 0.4

5

ppm

10

10

No

Runoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks, sewage; erosion of natural deposits

Selenium

2012

1.4

0 to 5

5

ppb

50

50

No

Discharge from petroleum and metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits; discharge from mines

contaminants were detected in the last round of monitoring.

Note: Only detected contaminants sampled within the last 5 years appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section then no contaminants were detected in the last round of monitoring.

Violations, Significant Deficiencies, and Formal Enforcement Actions Violations

Lead and Copper Sampled in the Distribution System Contaminant Name

Copper

Lead

Legal Notice No.: 932087 First Publication: April 24, 2013

Last Publication: April 24, 2013 Publisher: The Tribune

Time Period

th

90 Percentile

09/07/2010 to 09/09/2010

0.1

09/07/2010 to 09/09/2010

5

Sample Size

20

20

Unit of Measure

ppm

ppb

th

90 Percentile AL

1.3

15

Sample Sites Above AL

th

90 Percentile AL Exceedance

Typical Sources

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

No

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Name

Category

Time Period

Health Effects

Compliance Value

TT Level or MCL

NITRATE

MONITORING, ROUTINE MAJOR - MON

01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012

N/A

N/A

N/A

Additional Violation Information Note: If any violation relates to failing to install adequate filtration or disinfection equipment or processes, or have had a failure of such equipment or processes then the water may be inadequately treated. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. Explanation of the violation(s) and the steps taken to resolve them: Failure to monitor was due to equipment failure at site 006T (well 6). District was unable to sample in required time period (2012 calendar year). Site 006T equipment was repaired in March of 2013 and Nitrate was sampled on March 19, 2013. Results of this test are negative (non-detectable) presence of Nitrate. Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District is now in compliance with all requirements of the State.

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