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More local bands and plenty to do and see with car shows, heritage oxen, and more on tap for Pickin’ on the Divide at Church at Woodmoor’s annual celebration on their property Saturday, June 27. File photo
More local bands are Pickin’ on the Divide By Rob Carrigan
rcarrigan@colorado communitymedia.com PL E ASE RECYCLE T HI S C OPY
Pickin’ on the Divide, the annual family celebration at Church at Woodmoor happens Saturday June 27, with more local bands and an even greater array of entertainment this year. Various Colorado Bluegrass/ Americana bands will be perform-
ing throughout the day from 11 a.m until 7 p.m. including, Grass It Up, Flying W Wranglers, Wirewood Station, ACME Bluegrass, Out of No Where and Chauncy Crandall. Also on tap are free pony rides 12-2 p.m., a classic car and motorcycle show, Heritage Oxen, local artists and Rosie’s Diner, and the HawkQuest Hawks from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $15 per person in advance.
Children 12 and below are free. Tickets available at www.pickinonthedivide.com. Gates open at 10 a.m. No Alcohol, Pets or Smoking please. Because onsite parking is limited, a shuttle will be available (with planned departures every half hour) from the Monument Park and Ride lot at Woodmoor Drive and Highway 105.
MORE INSIDE Read about the auction of a guitar for Pickin’ on the Divide on page 2.
“Grab the family, a lawn chair, and join us for a great day of music and fun!,” say Diane York from Church at Woodmoor.
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Tedder guitar auctioned to raise funding during Pickin’ For the Tribune The Church at Woodmoor is holding a silent auction at Pickin’ on the Divide June 27. Up for auction is a Ryan Tedder, lead singer of One Republic, signed guitar. This guitar has been donated by an anonymous donor. Tedder attended CSCS and formed the band, One Republic, in Colorado. He has written One Republic’s hits: “Apologize” (No. 1 iTunes download of all time), “Love Runs Out,” “Good Life,” “Counting Stars,” “Secrets,” “Feel Again” and “I Lived.” He also has written the following hits for these artists: Adele — “Rumor Has It,” Beyonce — “Bleeding Love,” Kelly Clarkson — “Already Gone,” Maroon 5 — “Love Somebody and Maps,” Demi Lovato — “Neon Lights,” Ellie Goldberg — “Burn,” Colbie Caillat — “Brighter Than the Sun.” The reserve for this guitar is set at $1,000. All of the proceeds are going to nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving those on need, La Puente and the Church at Woodmoor. La Puente is a mission serving Colorado’s poorest residents in the San Luis Valley. The Church at Woodmoor funds many of our local charities. For more information, visit pickinonthedivide.com
A silent auction for this signed Guitar of Ryan Tedder, Grammy-winning lead singer of One Republic, is just one of the featured items at Church of Woodmoor’s Pickin’ on the Divide. Photo by Rob Carrigan
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The Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July parade will be held on Saturday July 4, in downtown Monument, Colorado, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Children’s Parade, open to all children. Courtesy photo
Bank donates $5,000 to Monument Hill Kiwanis for July 4 parade By Frank Bittinger
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Integrity Bank and Trust President Jim Wyss presented a $5,000 check to Mr. R.F. Smith, 4th of July parade director with Monument Hill Kiwanis Club at the club meeting on Saturday, May 30. “We are eternally grateful for the synergy that continues to grow between MHK and IBT. Without this relationship, the 4th of July parade would not happen,” Smith said. In addition, Integrity Bank will provide manpower to work the parade by volunteering its Colorado Springs area employees to staff
high school parking lots for parade spectator parking. Brad Crabtree and Nikki Wetzel of Integrity Bank contributed to the planning of the parade. Smith went on to say that “Integrity Bank and Trust has been far and away the driving force behind the Monument Hill Kiwanis effort for the Monument 4th of July parade – IBT provides the fuel and Monument Hill Kiwanis provides the muscle.” Monument Hill Kiwanis, an affiliate of Kiwanis International, is a community service organization that helps the youth in the Tri-Lakes community and performs various community service projects.The parade is
conducted as a nonprofit operation. The Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July parade will be held on Saturday, July 4 in downtown Monument, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Children’s Parade, open to all children. The main parade begins about 10 a.m. and includes floats, bands, veterans units, fire trucks, equestrian units, local church and school organizations — an event for folks of all ages. This year’s theme is “A New Birth of Freedom,” commemorating the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. The Tri-Lakes 4th of July celebration has grown over time with more than 25,000
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Heavy rains put damper on outdoor recreation Work days have been canceled due to the ground’s over-saturation By Nick Burnaugh Contributing writer
The heavy rains in May took a heavy toll on local hiking trails, affecting popular destinations such as Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Currently, the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services department is waiting to receive aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Molly Mazel, volunteer coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, said many work days have been canceled because of the ground’s over-saturation. Often, Mazel said, hikers go around muddy parts of the trail. By doing this, hikers create non-designated paths, damaging offtrail vegetation and fragmenting wildlife grazing land, she said. Mazel works with volunteers restoring and closing non-designated trails in Garden of the Gods. They decompact the soil, allowing them to plant seeds where vegetation has been trampled by hikers. But when the trails get too muddy, the restoration process is slowed down, she said. Over the years, Mazel explains, much of the funding for trail maintenance has tapered off, diverted instead to disaster relief for wildfire damages. But, she adds, a lot of funding and support has come from the community through foundations and grants. The wet weather has also affected climbers, said Shawn Connor, office manager for the Pikes Peak Alpine School. At Garden of the Gods especially he sandstone rock absorbs moisture and the rock breaks easily. Speaking from experience, he would be hesitant to take climbers to Garden of the Gods given the wet conditions. According to RMFI Executive Director Jennifer Peterson, some of the rock at Garden of the Gods is beginning to dry
A river of mud, water and debris washes out a trail at Red Rock Canyon Open Space. Photo provided by Kurt Schroeder. out, but climbers are still advised to exercise caution. Kurt Schroeder, park operations and development manager for the parks and recreation department, says over-saturation of the ground has left rain with no place to go. In late May, heavy rains washed down from the foothills, flooding the Red Rock Canyon Open Space, he said. Volunteers from the RMFI and the Friends of Red Rock Canyon will be helping to clear debris from the park, Schroeder said. Also on the agenda is the re-
structuring of a dam that broke in Sand Canyon. Originally built with a high vertical slope, he explains, there’s risk that a piece of the dam could fall off and hurt someone. For public safety, the dam will be laid back at a gentler slope. As of now, Schroeder is hesitant to provide an opening date for the Red Rock Canyon Open Space. “We know that everybody wants back in there for sure,” Schroeder said, “so we’re trying to take care of these life safety issues and get it to the point where we can invite the public back in. But we’re
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Homes for Our Troops awards adapted home to injured soldier By For the Tribune On Saturday, June 20, the national nonprofit organization, Homes for Our Troops, awarded a home to Army Sergeant Matthew Spang, who was injured while serving in Afghanistan. The Key Ceremony was held at 17885 Sierra Way, in Monument at 10 a.m. On July 12, 2011, Spang was on a route clearance mission with the 130th Engineers when his vehicle was hit by two improvised explosive devices. The subsequent blast resulted in the loss of both legs below the knees and severe damage to his right hand. Spang’s home features more than 40 major special adaptations such as widened doorways for wheelchair access, a roll-in shower, and kitchen amenities that include pull-down shelving and lowered countertops. The home will also alleviate the mobility and safety issues associated with a traditional home, including navigating a
June 24, 2015 Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) awarded a home to Army Sergeant Matthew Spang, who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan. Courtesy photo
wheelchair through narrow hallways or over thresholds, riding on carpets, or reaching for cabinets that are too high. All costs for the home will be covered by Homes for Our Troops and its network of donors, supporters and corporate partners. Kirella Homes is the build partner for the project. President/CEO of Homes for Our Troops Tim McHale said it’s an honor and privilege to serve the Veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom and independence. “We at Homes for Our Troops do not believe giving a home to a severely injured Veteran is charity. We believe it is a moral obligation of our society. They fought to protect our freedom and independence, and we are now giving them back some freedom and independence by building them a specially adapted home.” For more information about Spang, visit www.hfotusa.org/spang.
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No commissioners meeting Tuesday or Thursday Staff report Because of scheduling conflicts the Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25, meetings of the Board of El Paso County Commission-
ers have been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30th, in the Centennial Hall Auditorium, 200 S. Cascade Avenue.
Affordable Fun for Everyone! Black Forest Together board vice president Bill Mantia points out the direction the fire traveled over his own property during an explanatory caravan tour, discussing lessons learned from the Black Forest fire. Photo by Rob Carrigan
Temporary code exceptions for Black Forest set to expire Staff report The Board of El Paso County Commissioners, during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 30, will discuss the scheduled expiration of temporary exceptions to the El Paso County Land Development Code that were put in place to encourage recovery efforts in the Black Forest area. Following the 2013 Black Forest Fire, the BoCC enacted a one-year suspension of certain provisions of the Code to assist property owners in that area who were working to rebuild. The one-year suspension was enacted in 2013 and then extended to a second year in 2014 with the recommendation of county departments and the support of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. If no further action is taken, it will
expire next month. The Black Forest Fire began on June 11, 2013. The 14,280-acre blaze destroyed 488 homes and forced the evacuation of 41,000 residents. Two Black Forest residents lost their lives in the historic disaster. The temporary suspension of codes has allowed residents who are rebuilding to live on their properties in recreational vehicles or other temporary structures during the construction process. It has also allowed reconstruction at existing locations through a streamlined and faster permit process. During the past two years, site plan approval has been granted for 291 homes and 234 replacement homes have been completed with another 40 under construction. Residents of the Black Forest who
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Duty out of danger, without pain Ben Franklin, an old newspaper man himself, noted that is “It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” In the midst of questioning authority, and generally bringing useful information to public, “Public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. An ethical journalist acts with integrity,” according to the Society of Professional Journalists. I have always considered it a noble profession with a lot of responsibility. It can also be dangerous. I was reminded of that recently researching the story about the 1965 floods in this area. One of the first reported deaths during that crisis was James Osnowitz. “James Osnowitz, 23, a Pueblo Star-Journal and Chieftain employee, died when his car crashed through the barricade at the scene of flooding, near Larkspur, south of Denver,” said the Chicago Tribune on June 18, 1965. His obituary in the Colorado Springs Free Press on June 18, 1965, headline read: “Pueblo Newsman Drowns in Flood Near Larkspur.” It goes on to report. “The body of a 22-year-old Pueblo newsman was pulled from his submerged car
near Larkspur, Douglas County, Thursday. James Edward Osnowitz, a summer employee of the Pueblo Chieftain and StarJournal, was found by skin divers. Because officials of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office could not reach Rob Carrigan the area, Sheriff Earl RESTLESS L. Sullivan of El Paso County ordered the NATIVE body brought out. The body was taken to St. Francis Hospital and then to the Law Mortuary pending transfer to Pueblo. Osnowitz was born on Jan. 9, 1943, at Sioux City, Iowa. He was a recent graduate of Southern Colorado State College at Pueblo and held a scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania School of Journalism. The Osnowitz car apparently crashed through a barricade and he was trapped inside by flooding waters Wednesday, according to the report.” The Committee to Protect Journalists identifies 1,134 journalists killed in line of duty, just since 1994, when it started keeping records. Other ways of making a living, and just living itself, of course can be dangerous.
For example, Jessica Ghawi, an aspiring Colorado sports reporter who barely missed a deadly Toronto shooting a few days before, was among those killed by a crazed gunman at an Aurora theater, just going to movie on her off time. And the Alan Berg killing, June 18, 1984, was a stark reminder that certain crazy people can take offense from things you might say, and even the way your say it. Berg was an American attorney and Denver talk show host notable for his largely liberal, outspoken viewpoints and confrontational interview style. Berg was gunned down in the driveway of his Denver town home by members of the Order. All of us know of more tragic examples that burn uneasy concern in our operating plans. Journalists, and of course everyone’s, primary responsibility is to try to stay upright and breathing in the line of duty and danger. Sam Clemens, or Mark Twain by the name he developed writing for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, had perhaps the correct take. “Do something everyday that you don’t want to do carefully; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain.” To emphasize: Duty without pain.
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The summer game takes center stage Now that the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association seasons have officially ended - hats off to the Chicago Blackhawks and Golden State Warriors, respectively - baseball has the stage all to itself for next two-and-a-half months. Of the four major sports in America - baseball, football (college and pro), basketball (college and pro), and hockey baseball has the longest season. It begins in mid-February, when spring training camps open in Florida and Arizona, and ends in late October - sometimes early November with the World Series. That is a nine-month season for those who are counting. For a week or two in October, all four major sports are playing games at the same time. For those of us in Colorado, Wyoming and surrounding states, it is possible over a long weekend - Friday through Monday - to see home games involving the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rockies (if they advance to the World Series), and Denver Broncos, and college football games involving Colorado State University and the University of Colorado. What great memories a weekend like that would make. Now back to baseball. The summer game has been played professionally for about 150 years. Before the American Civil War, baseball competed for public interest with cricket and regional variants of baseball, notably “town ball,” played primarily in Philadelphia, and the “Massachusetts Game,” played in New England. In the 1860s, aided by the War, “New York” style baseball expanded into a national game, as its first governing body, The National Association of Base Ball Players, was formed. The NABBP soon expanded into a true national organization, although
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most of the strongest clubs remained those based in the northeastern part of the country. In its 12-year history as an amateur league, the Brooklyn Atlantics won seven championships, establishing themselves as the first true dynasty in the sport, although, the New York Mutuals were widely considered to be one of the best teams of
the era as well. By the end of 1865, almost 100 clubs were members of the NABBP. By 1867, it ballooned to over 400 members, including some clubs from as far away as San Francisco and Louisiana. One of these clubs, the Chicago White Stockings, won the championship in 1870. Today known as the Chicago Cubs, they are the oldest team in American organized sports. The NABBP of America was initially established upon principles of amateurism. However, even early in its history some star players, such as James Creighton of Excelsior, received compensation, either secretly or indirectly. In 1866, the NABBP investigated Athletic of Philadelphia for paying three players, but ultimately took no action against either the club or the players. To address this growing practice and to restore integrity to the game, at its December 1868 meeting the NABBP established a professional category for the 1869 season. Clubs desiring to pay players were now free to
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declare itself professional. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first to declare that they were openly professional, and were easily the most aggressive in recruiting the best available players. Twelve clubs, including most of the strongest clubs in the NABBP, ultimately declared themselves professional for the 1869 season. In 1869, the Red Stockings posted a perfect 65-0 record; the only perfect season in professional baseball history. This was the first team to play on the east and west coasts in the same season. With the same regular nine (plus one reserve player), the 1870 team won their first 24 games of the 1870 season before losing 8-7 in eleven innings to the Brooklyn Atlantics in Brooklyn on June 14. The Red Stockings remained one of the few strongest teams on the field, losing only six games, but attendance declined badly, especially at home. When the NABBP permitted professional members for 1869, Harry Wright organized a fully professional team of 10 men on salary for eight months; March 15 to November 15. Wright played center field and coordinated the team defense, a novelty from any position. Younger brother and shortstop George Wright, new to the team in 1869, was its best player and maybe the best of his time. George was born in England in 1835, while Harry was born in New York City in 1842. Both are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. I will write more on the Baseball Hall of Fame next month. I have had the honor of visiting the Hall of Fame three times and I highly recommend making the trek east if you have the opportunity.
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Forty years ago Palmer Lake-Monument-Woodmoor News, June 24, 1975 Honor America June 14 through July 4. Francis Bellamy was the original author of the “Pledge of Alliance.” The pledge was first used as a dedication of the world’s fairgrounds in Chicago Oct. 21, 1892. The pledge was officially designated as the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag by Public Law 287 approved by Congress on Dec. 28, 1945. June 14, 1954, was declared Flag Day by President Dwight Eisenhower when it was signed into law and the words “under God” were added to the pledge. ••• Miniature golf will come soon to the Mine Shopping Center. Admission will be 75 cents for 10 holes. Merchants will sell discount tickets when you make a purchase at their store. ••• There will be a flea market on Aug. 9 in the Mine Shopping Center parking lot. All residents are welcome. The Merchants Association will furnish advertising. Register in advance if you wish to participate. ••• The contest for “Name It” is over. There were four votes for Tri-Lakes Tribune. There were no votes for the other names submitted. ••• The Colorado Symphony brass quintet will be at Calico County Festival Sunday, July 6, at 4 p.m. Jack Tardy is the leader of the group. ••• The health board rejected the proposal for Monument Hospital. Mrs. Marney Shaffer, who heads the group supporting the hospital, said since it would be built
with private money, the state decision was a restriction of free trade. Advocates of the hospital may take their case to court. About 3,000 residents have signed petitions supporting the hospital. ••• Sports clinics will be held at Lewis Palmer High School this summer. Wrestling: June 30-July 11 Basketball: July 14-July 26 Football: July 28-Aug. 8 Students from grades ninth-12th are invited. ••• Jenny Caine, 14, a resident of Woodmoor, had a record setting performance at Celebrity Open Swimming Meet in Denver. She will compete in the Steel City Distance Meet in Pueblo this weekend. ••• L.H. Cornett received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo. ••• A short biography of Monument: Monument was first settled by pioneers from Iowa in the late 1860s. It was named Henry Station after Henry Limbach. Gen. William J. Palmer suggested it be renamed Monument because of the natural sandstone formation he saw when driving to Henry Station from Colorado Springs. Monument was incorporated as a town June 2, 1879. It is the fourth oldest incorporated town in Colorado. For more information on the early history of Monument, pick up an upcoming copy of “Through the Years in Monument, Colorado” by Lucille Lavelett.
Old Bill Dies In April, 1931, Old Bill died in Colorado Springs. He was not as famous as his brother, who had died many years earlier. He was partly the reason his brother came to be famous, and long after his sibling was gone, Old Bill continued to tell the tales of his colorful kin. He would have been 81, had he lived another sixty days. His father Sam moved with the family from Kentucky just before the Civil War broke out. They arrived in the Pikes Peak Region in April, 1861. They landed in Denver, but he went on up to Idaho Springs, having prospected along the way. He discovered a vein of Silver and started working on the claim, which became the Seaton Mine. He sold the mine, which became one of the more famous mines in that camp, after the family moved on! His search for silver brought the family to the area east of Pikes Peak, but not any indication of silver or gold was to be found. He rambled around the mountain for two years before settling into ranching. His two sons, being old enough to go off on their own, also went into ranching. They negotiated with the Welty brothers, southwest of the big mountain for grazing land. A bit of cash, and two pigs eventually became 1000 head of purebred shorthorn cattle. The grazing area was rolling, and there was steady water. Winters could be bad, but buying and selling cattle in Canon City, Fairplay, and Colorado Springs was giving them a solid foundation. On a parcel of land they recently spread onto, Bill found some stones with color. He took it into
Colorado Springs, and yes, it was gold. He watched for more, but never had further luck. He filed a claim in Denver on the property, just in case! This got his Mel McFarland brother interestCABOOSE ed, and he spent COBWEBS every free minute looking around the spot where Bill found those rocks. He searched for nearly four years before he found something. He had shared his idea to many on his visits to Colorado City for supplies. This was the start of his nickname. Hardly a saloon visitor had not heard the tales of “Crazy Bob.” Bill left the area near the time of the discovery of gold and the start of the camp. He sold his claim and moved back to Kentucky, due to health problems. His brother Bill became even better known in the new camp, but new people were overshadowing the two brothers. Bob’s Gold King mine was soon one of first big producers. The mine was sold and Bob moved to Colorado City. Eventually, Bill came back to Colorado, settling in Colorado Springs. The camp held the Womack name in curious regard. Had Bill become the famous brother, who knows what history would have said about him instead of his colorful brother.
— Compiled by Linda Case
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Editor’s note: Castlewood Canyon was a different flood. Earlier. It occurred on Aug. 3, 1933. The dam broke then. I-25, from my research, was destroyed in several places in 1965. Most severely, I think in the Larkspur area, but several destroyed and damaged bridges all the way up to Colfax, at least, in Denver, on the South Platte watershed. Major damage all the way out in Kansas. At the same time, severe flooding in Colorado Springs, more tornadoes down in Fountain, Pueblo, because they commonly get hit. A young reporter for the Pueblo Chieftain lost his life in Larkspur in 1965 when he went into East Plum Creek off a bridge near Larkspur. Dear Editor: I read with interest your columns in the Tribune dated June 17, 2015, especially the article titled as the subject reads above. I am a U.S. military retiree, but my family had moved to Colorado Springs in April of 1963. By 1965, I was in the summer between my first and second grades in elementary school. While I do not recall days and days of rain (it has been almost 50 years since then), I do recall my dad, who was returning from temporary duty with the military, not being able to return to Colorado Springs by way of what must have been a relatively new Interstate 25. He had to get on a bus that
drove him from Denver to Limon, then to Colorado Springs by way of Highway 24 and Platte Avenue, and I was told that the highway between Denver and the Springs had been flooded. As I grew up, I recall my visits to and past Denver marked by thoughts of the flooding where I-25 runs immediately to the east of the South Platte, before you get to the downtown or even Sixth Avenue or Auraria Parkway exits, as I believe I-25 was also inundated at that location. As a father of two young boys when I returned to the area in 2007, and taking day trips up to Castlewood Canyon, we have observed the dam there that was destroyed by the flooding of either Plum or Cherry Creek, and I believe this occurred with the same storm system that you mentioned. Or did this happen much earlier? Since there was no mention of the flooding of I-25 in 1965 in your article, would you be able to confirm that this also occurred with the same storm outbreak as what your article describes? Thanks very much for an interesting read. Christopher Brooks, Colorado Springs/ Monument
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NEWS IN A HURRY Monument woman named top recycler
Monument resident Barb Sailer was recently named the top West regional winner in the Entenmann’s Little Bites Regional All Stars recycling contest sponsored by Entenmann’s Little Bites and TerraCycle. Sailer will receive upcycled prizes and $100 to donate towards the charity of her choice. Between February and April 2015 contestants had to send used Entenmann’s Little Bites pouches to TerraCycle for recycling. Five winners were selected from five different regions around the country. The collected waste will be recycled into a variety of products such as picnic tables, park benches and trash cans. TerraCycle’s recycling programs, known as Brigade programs are free and open to any individual or organization. For every used piece of packaging sent to TerraCycle, collectors earn points toward charity gifts or cash donations to any school or non-profit of their choice. The Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade has collected over 750,000 units and paid more than $17,000 to charity. For more information about TerraCycle and how to get involved with
reducing the amount of non-recyclable waste that gets sent to landfills, or the Entenmann’s Little Bites Pouch Brigade, visit www.terracycle.com. About TerraCycle Founded in 2001, TerraCycle, Inc., is the world’s leader in the collection and repurposing of hard-to-recycle postconsumer waste, ranging from used chip bags to coffee capsules to cigarette butts. The waste is collected through free, national, brand-funded platforms called “brigades,” as well as various consumer and government-funded models. The collected waste is reused, upcycled or recycled into a variety of affordable, sustainable consumer products and industrial applications. Each year, across 21 countries, TerraCycle collects and repurposes billions of pieces of waste, donating millions of dollars to schools and charities in the process. TerraCycle is the subject of a new half-hour comedy, ‘Human Resources,’ on Pivot TV. Season two airs August 2015. To learn more about TerraCycle or get involved in our recycling programs, visit www. terracycle.com.
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NEWS IN A HURRY Emily Cahalane to receive Legacy Award Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents Association recognizes Emily Cahalane, daughter of Dave Cahalane, golf course superintendent of Bear Dance in Larkspur, with the Legacy Scholarship Award. Emily, graduating senior at Palmer Ridge High School has been selected to receive the Legacy Award by the board of directors of the Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents association. Emily will use this scholarship money
toward her education at the University of Denver, where she will study English and pre-law. The Legacy Scholarship was formed to help RMGCSA children who intend to further their education after high school. Emily worked many summers helping her father on the golf course. Her two uncles are golf course superintendents in the state and her grandfather, Raleigh, was also a golf course superintendent.
At Palmer Ridge High School, Emily was a DECA officer, honors graduate and former gymnast. She could also be found volunteering her time at local nursing homes and tutoring other students.
About the RMGCSA The Rocky Mountain Golf Course Superintendents Association is a leading golf organization in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain area. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1937.
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Tri-Lakes Views introduces ARTSites 2015 Dozen new sculptures installed last week in Monument, Palmer Lake Staff report These are only three of the 12 new sculptures installed on Thursday, June 18, in celebration of ARTSites 2015. Tri-Lakes Views will be introduced the artists from this new installation during ARTHOP from 3-8 pm at the Bliss Studio and Gallery in Monument. This year, ARTSites has again expanded locations. “Boulevard” by artist Joshua Toone and “Princess Ayer” by Victoria Patti will be installed outside Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake. “Winged Chair” also by Victoria Patti, will be outside the new Chamber of Commerce location (formerly Monument Town Hall) while “Matriarchal Moon Creature” by Reven-Marie Swanson and “Evolution of Passion” by Jodie Bliss will be on pedestals at the Santa Fe Trailhead off Second Street. “Early Bird” by artist Ruth Burink is at 143 Washington St. The very first pedestals ever installed for ARTSites at Monument’s new Town Hall will host “The Investigators” by Ronnie Walker and “Three Golden Flowers” by Michael Mladjan. The Sculpture Garden at the District 38 Administration Building will have 4 new sculptures: “Into the Groove” by Ronnie Walker; “Repose” by Jane Rankin; “Calla Lily” by Jason LaBrash; and ”Aura” by Harold Link. All sculptures will remain on display for one year. The ARTSites 2015-2016 Map showing these and over 50 locations of public art in the Tri-Lakes area will be ready for distribution in early July. Maps are available at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and in many local shops.
Art goes up, and some comes down. Swanson’s “Aura” comes down in park near ‘Big Red’ with help from Boggs cutting torch and town crew with a back hoe.
Richard Pankratz and Sky Hall try to get some leverage on Pankratz’s piece near ‘Big Red.’
Other pieces were installed Thursday at locations around Monument and Palmer Lake including these at the Chamber office, and Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts.
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Established in 2004, the National Homeland Defense Foundation was formed as a non-partisan, nonprofit forum for the United States response to the presence of terrorist threats. Since its inception, NHDF has provided a public forum for the discussion and presentation of various homeland defense and security issues and solutions. The foundation also hosted the annual National Symposium on Homeland Security and Defense for United States Northern Command for nearly a decade, as well as supported educational events, including the National Security Innovation Competition and Thought Leadership Conference. In 2012, NHDF expanded its services and changed its mission to include a broader scope of work and provide support for defenders of the homeland – military veterans and first responders. As part of that new mission, NHDF reached an agreement with Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments to establish and operate Peak Military Care Network, which provides services to and partners with other agencies to meet the holistic care needs of military members, veterans and families in the Pikes Peak region. Since then, supporting Peak Military Care Network activities has become the focal point of the organization. To reflect that transition, NHDF’s Board of Directors decided to change NHDF’s name to Peak Military Care Network. “NHDF has contributed greatly to Homeland Security matters over the last decade, with lasting impacts to the nation,” said retired Army Lt. Gen. Ed Anderson, former president of NHDF and Chair of the PMCN Board of Directors. “The NHDF/PMCN Board sees addressing the needs of our military, veteran and first-responder community as a critical focus moving forward. By changing our name to the Peak Military Care Network, we will be able to concentrate our identity and efforts on the collaborative and coordinating work of PMCN in order to serve our homeland defenders and their families.” At least one in four residents of the Pikes Peak region
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PARADE OF Ponds Take a tour of ponds and waterfalls in the Colorado Springs area at the ninth annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds. Tours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. Proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Club, with matching donations from Purely Ponds Fine Landscapes. Ticket book and tour maps will be on sale in May for $5. Go to www.purelyponds.com. Pioneer Sand Co. also will have ticket books and maps available at the Colorado Springs, Monument and Black Forest locations. Contact Chris Oberg at chris@purelyponds.com or call 719-896-0026.
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SUMMER CONCERT First Christian Church presenting the next program in its “Hot Summer Nights: Music on the Labyrinth” series, featuring the Swallowtail Celtic Trio. Randy Zombola, hammered dulcimer; Sandy Craddock, Irish flute and flute; and Dan Dameron, guitar; will play Celtic tunes, from rollicking reels to wistful ballads. Program is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at 16 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs. Program will be outdoors on the south side of the church (but will move indoors for inclement weather - no cancellation), so bring a blanket or chair. A free will offering will be taken.
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and state licensed, is enrolling students for preschool through eighth grade. The school offers full and half-day preschool, academics, athletics, and more. Financial aid is available. Call or visit: 124 First St. Monument; 481-1855; www.petertherock.org. MONUMENT ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS RUN THROUGH AUG. 7 Monument Academy has themed-week camps running through Aug. 7. They are intended for children in grades K-6. You can sign up for full daycare, morning camps, or just the field trips. For more information, contact 481-1950, base@monumentacademy.net, www.monumentacademy.net. DISTRICT 38 LOOKING FOR EXCHANGE STUDENT HOST FAMILIES The EF (Education First) High School Exchange Year program offers exceptional and financially secure exchange students. Contact local exchange coordinators Sheryl and Dave Ellis, 208-9739 or sheryl.ellis@EFexchangeyear. org. For more information about the program, visit www.EFexchangeyear.org.
dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com The Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education recently approved several appointments for the upcoming school year. Elizabeth Walhof is the new director of Instructional and Informational Technology. Walhof comes to the board from Douglas County and has worked in the area of informational technology for eight years. Jenny Day was approved as the new principal at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School. Day has been employed in the district for the past 14 years. She worked most recently as the assistant principal at Lewis-Palmer Middle School. Peggy Griebenow was approved as the new principal of Palmer Lake Elementary School, taking over for Julie Jadomski, who is now a member of the school board. All received one-year contracts beginning Aug. 1. ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ENROLLING STUDENTS St. Peter Catholic School, NCA accredited
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DANCE CLASSES Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, offers country line dance classes from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays from June 18 to July 16. Cost is $20 per class per person, of $70 for all four classes. Call 719-481-0475 or go to www.TriLakesArts.org.
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JAZZ CONCERT Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, presents Dotsero, contemporary jazz on the edge, at 7 p.m. Friday, July 17. Tickets cost $15-$20. Call 719-481-0475 or go to www.TriLakesArts. org.
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ART SUBMISSIONS The Pikes Peak
Library District Art Evaluation Committee will jury art for future one- to two-month individual shows. Interested artists should bring 5 representative pieces of their body of work in show-ready format (matted, framed, and wired for photos, drawings, prints, etc.; wired
The Tribune 17 for other 2D or 3D art). Submissions will be accepted from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22 at the Tim Gill Center for Public Media, 315 E. Costilla St. Pick up submissions the same day from 3:30-5 p.m. Call Carol Brunk Harnish at 719-531-6333, x2332 or email charnish@ ppld.org.
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SUMMER READING The Pikes Peak Library District plans its annual summer reading program, “Every Hero Has a Story” (children’s) and “Unmask!” (teens) through Friday, July 31. Prizes and free programs are offered at all libraries in June and July. Register online at www.ppld.org/kids or stop by the library. A party to celebrate children’s summer reading is planned from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 28 at Palmer Lake Town Hall and Village Green, 22 Lower Glenway.
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CONCERT TRI-LAKES Center for the Arts, 304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake, welcomes Peter Yarrow live in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Tickets cost $30-$45. Meet and greet available. Call 719-481-0475 or go to www.TriLakesArts.org.
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Bustang comes to Monument July 13 Bridge work on North Gate through August By Danny Summers
dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com Bustang, the new interregional express bus service from the Colorado Department of Transportation, will deliver its first passengers to Denver’s Union Station starting Monday morning, July 13. Along Interstate 25, there will be seven round trips per day, Monday through Friday, from Colorado Springs to Denver, with a stop at I-25/Monument Park-and-Ride. Each coach is equipped with re-
strooms, bike racks, free WiFi, power outlets and USB ports. Coaches offer a 50-passenger capacity and are handicap accessible. For more information, please visit www.codot.gov/travel/ bustang. NORTH GATE BRIDGE WORK CONTINUES Two bridges outside the Air Force Academy’s North Gate will be under repair through August. To ease congestion, the academy will make the gate a one-way, entrance-only road in the mornings. From 7 to 9 a.m., no outbound traffic will be allowed through the North Gate, and travelers exiting the academy during those hours will have to use the South Gate.
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AMATEUR RADIO Operators, W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Contact Joyce Witte at joycewitte@gmail.com or 719-488-0859 for information. Go to www.w0tlm.com.
TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Business After Hours meets from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Free to members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www. trilakeschamber.com.
ADULT RECREATIONAL and intermediate pick up volleyball is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Call Claudia at 719313-6662 for details.
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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.
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June 24, 2015
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Lewis-Palmer head volleyball coach Susan Odenbaugh was named the National High School Coaches Association National Coach of the Year. Odenbaugh’s Rangers lost only five sets last year while winning 83 on their way to a 29-0 record. The Rangers were named the MaxPreps national champions. Photo by Danny Summers
The awards keep coming for Smith and Odenbaugh Lewis-Palmer star volleyball player and coach honored By Danny Summers
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Lewis-Palmer’s Alexa Smith was recently named the National High School Coaches Association National Player of the Year. She led the Rangers to a 29-0 record and a second consecutive Class 4A state championship in 2014. Smith will attend Purdue University this fall on an athletic scholarship. Courtesy photo
It was a double-double for Lewis-Palmer High School star volleyball player Alexa Smith and Rangers’ Susan Odenbaugh. Smith was recently named the 2014-15 National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Player of the Year, while Odenbaugh was named the NHSCA National Coach of the Year. “For Alexa and me to receive these honors is quite special, but both of us would agree that both awards can be attributed to the hard work, selflessness, and dedication of the entire team,” Odenbaugh said. “These are team awards and are not solely individual accolades. “At Lewis-Palmer, we are blessed with incredibly gifted athletes who work hard on and off season.” Smith, who graduated in May and will attend Purdue University on an athletic scholarship this fall, carried a 4.0 weighted GPA and led the Rangers to a MaxPreps “mythical” national championship in 2014. Smith helped the Rangers to a 29-0 record and a second consecutive Class 4A state championship last fall. She had 362 kills while recording a .519 kill percentage and .393 hitting percentage. The Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) named her its 4A Player of the Year. She was also named the
MaxPreps state and National Player of the Year. This year alone she was also named Colorado’s Gatorade Player of the Year, Volleyball Magazine’s High School Player of the Year, Colorado Sports Hall of Fame High School Female Athlete of the Year, and the Sportswomen of Colorado High School Volleyball Player of the Year. Smith also played in the 2014 Under Armour All-American Volleyball Match in Oklahoma City. Smith is only the second Colorado volleyball player to receive the NHSCA award. In 2010, Morgan Broekhuis of Colorado Springs Christian School was honored. “For Alexa to have been named the NHSCA Volleyball Player of the Year is the culmination of four amazing years at L-P,” Odenbaugh said. “Her character, leadership, volleyball prowess, and her relentless pursuit to keep improving are the reasons why she has been acknowledged by so many different organizations as the best player in the nation. “What most people do not realize is the countless time that Alexa has devoted to her high school and club teams and to the women’s youth national teams to perfect her skills. She has made so many sacrifices to develop skills that enable her to perform at such an elite level, and she will continue to pursue those same goals at Purdue.” The 2014 season was an incredible year for the Rangers. Under Odenbaugh’s guidance the team sported an overall set record of 83-5. “It is because of my team’s success that I was named as Coach of the Year,” Odenbaugh said. “This award really belongs to (the girls). It is certainly a reflection of the talented Awards continues on Page 21
Calhoun takes center stage at College Football Luncheon Air Force Football coach in ninth season at helm of Falcons By Danny Summers
dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com Baseball has its hot stove league during the winter months when fans and members of the media talk about offseason trades and free agent signings. The Pikes Peak region has it football version of hot stove each June during the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation College Football Luncheon. This year’s event took place June 16 when coaches from the state’s top five programs gathered at the Doubletree by Hilton.
The main attraction - as he usually is - was Air Force Academy coach Troy Calhoun. The personable Calhoun, who lives in Black Forest, is in his ninth season at the helm of the Falcons. A 1989 graduate of the school - he was at the Academy the same time as El Paso County Commissioner and Senatorial candidate Darryl Glenn - Calhoun is one of the most highly respected coaches in the nation. He strolled into the Doubletree a little after 11 a.m. on June 16 and immediately commanded a presence. Local media members and those from other parts of the state flocked to Calhoun like bees to honey hoping to get a good sound bite or insight into how he feels this season will go for the Falcons. In January, Calhoun and Air Force Calhoun continues on Page 21
Air Force Academy football coach Troy Calhoun, left, is entering his ninth season with the Falcons. IN 2014, Calhoun guided Air Force to a 10-3 record and another bowl victory. Photo courtesy of Air Force Academy
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agreed to restructure his contract for a five-year deal and also a bump in pay. The new five-year extension keeps Calhoun in Colorado Springs through the 2019 season, and a $25,000 annual increase in pay to $850,000 per year. Calhoun is the highest paid federal employee in the state. This new deal replaces a previous fiveyear deal that Calhoun signed before the 2013 season, so the first year of the restructured contract began in 2014. Air Force is coming off its sixth-ever 10win season, and the first under Calhoun. A win over Western Michigan in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl nearly had them being ranked in the final polls. Calhoun has led the Falcons to six bowl games, with three wins. But after winning nine games in 2010 his win total decreased each of the next three years to seven, six and then tying a program worst two wins in 2013. The turnaround in 2014 to winning 10 games was the biggest turnaround in Air Force football history. Calhoun has been rumored for various coaching jobs, both college and NFL, during his time at Air Force, so an extension helps thwart off some of those suitors; specifically with the amount of openings in the NFL. Calhoun has posted a 59-44 record as Falcons head coach. He quarterbacked Air Force from 1985-88. Calhoun keeps a busy schedule. Last week he ran a commuter football camp
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players whom I get to coach, both current and former; my coaching staff including previous coaches with whom I have worked; our parents; and the support of the
at the Academy for kids ages 8-18. The fee was $595 for a boarder and $395 for a commuter. There were two practice sessions each day; one for offense, and one for defense. There were also film and weight room sessions for older campers. As always, the emphasis was on individual fundamentals of the game - the same kind his falcons rely on to overcome the athleticism and strength they generally give away to the opposition. There were also some group and team activities throughout the week. The entire Falcon coaching staff was actively coaching all age groups. Calhoun was joined at the Sports Corp. luncheon by new Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo; Colorado State University-Pueblo head coach John Wristen; University of Colorado head coach Mike MacIntyre; and University of Northern Colorado head coach Earnest Collins. Bobo addressed CSU’s new $220 million stadium that will be ready in time for the 2017 season. Calhoun talked about Air Force’s possible $30 million upgrades to its 53-year-old stadium in the coming years. Air Force’s home football schedule this fall includes five games with undetermined start times and under the control of ESPN. Those games might wind up kicking off at noon or as late as 8:30 p.m. But there is a trade off. They could bring bonus money of $500,000 if selected for ESPN or ESPN2, or they could be shuffled to online-only ESPN3. The Falcons have no say in the matter. Air Force played three games last season with 7:30 p.m. start times. They lost all three. The Falcons’ 10 victories came with daytime kickoffs.
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June 24, 2015 Steven Leonard, a 2011 Palmer Ridge High School alumnus, was at Coors Field last week signing his professional baseball contract to play for the Rockies’ organization. Leonard, a catcher, was selected in the 23rd round of this year’s amateur draft. Photo by Lupe Leonard
Leonard signs Rockies contract; off to Boise The 2011 Palmer Ridge graduate is playing for the Boise Hawks By Danny Summers
dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com Steven Leonard is now property of the Colorado Rockies. But he will be calling Boise home for the summer. The 2011 Palmer Ridge High School graduate signed his professional contract with Colorado last week in Denver during a large signing ceremony at Coors Field. Leonard, who was selected by the Rockies in the 23rd round of this month’s amateur draft, was joined at Coors Field by his parents, Rick and Lupe, and numerous other family members
and friends. “The Rockies told us it was probably the most people they’ve had come in to watch a signing,” Lupe Leonard said. “It was so much fun and such an honor. We took lots of pictures and got a tour.” Leonard, a catcher, will begin his professional career with Boise Hawks of the short season Class Single-A Northwest League. Boise opened its season June 18 with a 3-1 victory over TriCity. Leonard did not play, however, because he had not completed taking all of his physical exams. According to Lupe, her son could play multiple positions for the Hawks. “They talked to him about playing outfield,” Lupe Leonard said. “He told them wherever
they need him is fine with him.” Most of the Boise players are 20 to 22 years of age. Leonard is 22. The Hawks are managed by Frank Gonzales, whom Leonard is familiar with from his days playing travel ball. “We plan to go to Boise in July to see a few games,” Lupe Leonard said. “We’re really looking forward to seeing Steven play.” If Leonard progresses the normal route - avoiding injuries or other setbacks - he could be promoted to low Single-A Asheville of the South Atlantic League or high Single-A Modesto of the California League for the 2016 season. “Steven is going to work hard like he always has,” Lupe Leonard said. “I know he can do it. It’s just a matter of staying healthy.”
More Tri-Lakes area athletes named to all-state teams Pikes Peak Hill Climb is June 28 By Danny Summers dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com The Colorado High School Activities Association released more of its all-state teams last week. Several Tri-Lakes area athletes made the lists. In Class 4A baseball, LewisPalmer junior Paul Tillotson and senior Brian Tims were named to the first time, while teammate Colin Cicere (a senior) was named to the second team. Discovery Canyon was represented by senior Jacob Hein. The 4A all-state girls’ soccer first-team included Lewis-Palmer sophomore Bri Alger and junior Sarah Lyons, and The Classical Academy junior Aleesa Muir. The second-team had Discovery Canyon senior Jamie Keith and Palmer Ridge senior Mackenzie Gouner. HILL CLIMB IS SUNDAY, JUNE 28 The 93rd running of the famed Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place this Sunday, June 28. The field includes 75 cars and 70 bikes. Among those from the TriLakes area competing in this year’s event are Monument’s Christopher Lennon (Pikes Peak Challenge Vintage, 1973 Porsche 911 RSR); Bob Boileau (Time Attack 2, 2004 BMW M3); and Palmer Lake’s Dan Elders (Pikes Peak Middleweights-motorcycles, 2008 Suzuki GSXR 600).
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TAKING THE LEAD FROM THE LITTLE GUYS CHSAA last week recommended multiple changes to its postseason 5A football format. Included in the recommendation is the use of an RPI (Ratings Percentage Index) system to set the playoff field; the move from a 32-team to a 16-team playoff field; balancing out the conference alignment structure via a waterfall system; champions of those conferences automatically qualify for the playoffs. A special committee voted 5-2 in favor of the recommendation. It marks a major shift in philosophy for the sport. Class 5A has had a 32-team playoff field since 2006, and that 32-team field had a number of vocal supporters. But the waterfall system, which would place teams into conferences based upon their RPI performance over the previous two years, would completely change conference structure. CHSAA has tested data for the RPI over the past three seasons in 5A, 4A (which includes Palmer Ridge), 3A (which includes LewisPalmer, The Classical Academy and Discovery Canyon) and 2A. It consistently shows that the ranking of the RPI system closely matches playoff results. The RPI system encourages teams to have a good strengthof-schedule. This should help the top-end teams who have struggled in the past to find opponents. The move to a 16-team playoff field for 5A also means the return to a 10-game regular season. The best 16 teams qualify for the postseason under this system.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Entertainment can play an important role this week. Enjoy some well-earned diversion with people you care about. Something especially wonderful might come from this well-spent time. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Catnaps and playtime are in order for Leos and Leonas who need to take some time off from their hectic schedules to restore their energies and rebuild their mental muscles. Have fun. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Virgos will need to keep an open mind this week about choices that seem improbable. A closer study might well reveal possibilities that might have been overlooked. Stay with it. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A disappointing outcome of a well-intentioned effort should be seen as a lesson in how to do it right the next time. Note all your changes and have your new plan set up by week’s end. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Travel plans might need readjusting because of changes in the costs previously agreed to. Deal with the problem as quickly as possible to minimize any delays that might result. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your honest approach to an unsettling experience draws admiration from others. Use their positive feedback to build support for your program to introduce needed changes. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel is strong in your aspect this week, and so is nostalgia! You might want to consider planning a trip to a place that holds some very special meaning for you. Bon voyage. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A job-related situation could provide an opportunity you hadn’t considered before. Look it over carefully and see where and how you can tailor it to fit your needs. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Showing strength as well as sympathy helps you deal with a difficult personal matter. It also helps you set an example for others when it’s their turn to get involved in the situation. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of making people feel comfortable without losing one whit of your own dignity in the process. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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June 24, 2015
20450 Beacon Lite Road ● 488-9613 Christ-Centered ● Bible-Based ● Family-Focused
SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:00 am
●Fellowship Break (Refreshments Served)
11:00 am to 11:15 am
●Life Application Classes (Applying Morning Message)
11:15 am
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ●Free Fellowship Meal
6:00 to 6:30 pm
●Singing/Bible Classes
6:30 to 7:30 pm
(Corner of Beacon Lite & County Line Road)
www.trilakeschurch.org
The Church Crossroads Chapel, SBC at
Woodmoor
A church for all of God's people
www.thechurchatwoodmoor.com Sunday 8:15a - Daybreak Service Sunday 10a - Traditional Service 18125 Furrow Road Monument 80132
488-3200
Monument Community Presbyterian Church
840 North Gate Blvd. Bible Study 9am 10:15am Celebrating HIM in Worship
6pm evening Adult Bible Study Wednesday AWANA 6:15pm 495-3200 Pastor: Dr. D. L. Mitchell Child care provided
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SERVICE TIMES Woodmoor Campus 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m 1750 Deer Creek Rd., Monument, CO Northgate Campus 9:30 a.m. 975 Stout Dr., Colo Spgs, CO Church Office 1750 Deer Creek Rd. Monument, CO 80132 (719) 481-3600 www.TheAscentChurch.com
8:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee 10:00 a.m. SUMMER WORSHIP Children’s Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Adult/Youth Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Youth Group July 6-10: Vacation Bible School
238 Third Street Monument, CO 80132 719.481.3902 www.mcpcusa.org
Monument Hill Church, SBC
18725 Monument Hill Rd. 481-2156 www.monumenthillchurch.org Sunday: Bible Classes 9:15am Worship Service 10:30am Pastor Tom Clemmons USAFA ‘86, SWBTS ‘94 Preaching for the Glory of God God-centered, Christ-exalting worship Wed: AWANA 6:30pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am
Family of Christ Lutheran Church 675 W. Baptist Road Colorado Springs, CO 719.481.2255
8:00 AM – Classic Worship 9:30 & 11:00 AM – Modern Worship 9:30 & 11:00 AM – Children and Student Programs 5:00 – 7:00 PM – Programs for all ages
Pastor David Dyer Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
The “New” MHC - Where Grace and Truth Abound
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James Pratt, Jr., Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30337
Estate of Dorothy M. McAuliffe, a/k/a Dorothy Marie McAuliffe, Deceased Case Number: 2015 PR 30436
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before October 11, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
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COMMUNITY MEETING Donala is planning a Community Meeting on June 30, 2015 at Antelope Trails Elementary School from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM. A variety of topics will be discussed, including but not limited to, Long Term Goals, Capital Projects, and a general discussion related to District Activities. The Board of Directors invites the community to attend and have a dialog with us. Legal Notice No.: 932598 First Publication: June 17, 2015 Last Publication: June 24, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
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