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Tri-Lakes Region, Monument, Gleneagle, Black Forest and Northern El Paso County • Volume 48, Issue 37
District 38 enjoying a spike in enrollment Attendance is up about 60 students from last school year By Danny Summers
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ing until the students were reunified with their parents. Once New Life was cleared, teachers returned to the building to be briefed on the events and collect their belongings,” the letter stated. The district also laid out its plan for future actions. “Now that the building has been checked, school will take place as scheduled today. Police will do all they can to find who made the threat ... false reporting of a bomb is a serious felony. DCC, District Staff, CSPD and the Bomb Unit will debrief on the events and make sure that all procedures took place as they should have. If adjustments are needed, we will modify our plans to best meet the needs of our students.” Wednesday afternoon, parents received the message that said DCC students and staff had been evacuated as a precaution after a tip about a bomb threat was brought to the attention of the
Enrollment is on the rise in Lewis-Palmer School District 38. “We’re on the upswing,” said Cheryl Wangeman, assistant superintendent of the district. “It’s great to see growth. That hasn’t been the case the last few years.” After several years of either declining or stagnant enrollment, District 38 saw a spike this fall of about 60 students. At the school board meeting on Aug. 22, District Superintendent John Borman noted that the district prepared the 2013-14 budget in anticipation of the increased enrollment. “We anticipated all but seven of (the new students),” Wangeman said. “Kindergarten came in 20 kids larger than we predicted. Second grade was over 10. Our freshman class is at about 540, that’s an increase over 50 from last year. “The Home School Academy is up 10 students from last year to 71.” More students mean more teaching positions are needed. Wangeman said the District hired the equivalent of 10 full-time teachers to meet the need. “When we have a class size that gets too high, we go out and hire new teachers,” she said. “That’s above and beyond what we already have. We want to keep classes where they are now.” Just a few years ago, the district was cutting teachers because of a decrease in enrollment - mostly in 2009 and 2010. Enrollment remained flat in 2011 and 2012, according to Wangeman. The district enjoyed its largest spike in attendance from the late 1990s through the mid 2000s. By 2007, Lewis-Palmer High School grew to more than 2,000 students in ninth through 12th grades. Palmer Ridge opened in the fall of 2008, alleviating the strain on Lewis-Palmer. Last May, there were about 550 graduates between the two high schools. “A lot of people seem to move here when their kids are between fifth and 10th grades,” Wangeman said. “Most of them are coming from Texas and California, as well as a lot of military. “There are a lot of new homes coming in up here. I see the trend continuing.” Palmer Ridge’s enrollment is about 1,070 this year, with Lewis-Palmer being about 1,020. Wangeman said the District is more than prepared to meet the needs of a huge influx of students. “We plan for it and we have capacity for it,” she said. Wangeman added the district sees a steady enrollment of kids each year from
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A bomb scare prompted the evacuation of nearly 2,500 students and staff from Discovery Canyon Campus Tuesday, Sept. 3. Parents gathered in an auditorium at New Life Church to pick up their children. Photos by Rob Carrigan
Bomb threat forces evacuation Students and staff were relocated to New Life Church By Rob Carrigan
rcarrigan@ourcoloradonews.com Students and staff were evacuated from Discovery Canyon Campus Wednesday afternoon because of a bombthreat tip and relocated to New Life Church, where they went to wait to be reunited with their parents. “Today at approximately 11:45 a.m., we received a bomb threat at DCC. In collaboration with the Colorado Springs Police Department, the decision was made to evacuate the campus. Once the decision was made, we were very pleased with the evacuation process evacuating over 2,500 students and staff in just over an hour. I also want to personally thank you for the cooperation and patience you and your students displayed during today’s evacuation and reunification at New Life Church,” said a message to DCC parents from D-20 Superintendent Mark Hatchell Wednesday night. “I apologize that the process to reunite with your students at New Life Church took longer than anticipated. We made every effort to release students to the correct adults because safety of students is our priority.” “I also want to thank all DCC staff members who supervised their students throughout the process. I also want to thank our transportation department, our Sodexo staff and the staff at New Life Church,” Hatchell said. “District Security and the Colorado Springs Police Department have thoroughly checked the campus and we will resume normal school operations on Thursday,” he said. According to the district, Discovery Canyon Campus received notification Wednesday from Safe2Tell of reports that someone had planted explosive dePOSTAL ADDRESS
Parents line up at the entrance to New Life Church and complete paper work Tuesday, waiting to reunite with their children. vices, one at each level, in the Campus. After the surrounding area (parking lots, fields, etc.) was checked for safety by the Colorado Springs Police Department and District Security, all students were evacuated to a safe place away from the building. At that time, CSPD, the Colorado Springs Fire Department and District Security brought in the K9 units to clear the building. Upon hearing that it would take at least two hours to do so, and taking into consideration the heat, the decision was made to evacuate to New Life Church, a letter to parents said. The purpose of the letter was to let parents know what happened to initiate the campus evacuation, what happened during the evacuation, what happened during the reunification and what will happen in immediate future. “Obviously evacuating over 2,500 students and staff is a major event. The good news is that students and staff performed remarkably! Everything was orderly from the moment we left the build-
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Charlie Daniels Band draws nearly 2,000 fans Tri-Lakes Music Festival deemed a success By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com The inaugural Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Music Festival was deemed a success by event organizer Dr. Michael Maddox. The all-day festival took place Aug. 31 at the Lake of the Rockies Campground in Monument. Legendary musician Charlie Daniels headlined the event. “I thought it was a great audience for the first time out,” Maddox said. “We had a lot of competition over Labor Day weekend. I heard nothing but positive things from people.” Daniels and his band was the final act of the day. Maddox estimated there were between 1,600 and 1,800 people in attendance. “Charlie was great to work with and so was his entire crew,” Maddox said. “He’s just a wonderful man.” Daniels electrified the crowd with a handful of his classic hits. His rendition of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” was also a fan favorite. But Daniels got his biggest ovation when he performed his final song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Pop charts in 1979. He nearly burned the strings of his fiddle as he performed the song with unbridled enthusiasm. Maddox said event organizers are already planning for a similar type show next spring. “We don’t have any details yet, but we’re excited about bringing another great show back to the Tri-Lakes area,” he said.
Singer, guitarist and fiddler, who began writing and performing in the 1950s, and played as a session player for the likes of Bob Dylan and the Marshal Tucker Band on early albums, Daniels showed the crowd how it’s done on his trademark “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Rob Carrigan
The legendary Charlie Daniels (left) and his band performed Aug. 31 at the Lake of the Rockies Campground in Monument in the inaugural Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts Music Festival. Daniels is pictured here with event organizer Dr. Michael Maddox. Courtesy photo
Country music icon Charlie Daniels delivered “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,”“Long-haired Country Boy,” and other hits to the outdoor Monument crowd Saturday night (Aug. 31) in a fundraising event for Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts.
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MONUMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Bulletin, 8/25/13 – 8/29/13 LOST PROPERTY: On Aug. 25 around 3 p.m, an officer received a call and took a report of lost property from the 600 block of Highway 105. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT: On Aug. 25 at around 5:15 p.m., a sergeant took a report for a traffic accident on private property in the 1000 block of Baptist Road. HARASSMENT: On Aug. 27 around 10:40 a.m., an officer was contacted in reference to a harassment that occurred in the 800 block of Beacon Lite Road. THEFT: On Aug. 29 at 2:42 p.m. a sergeant responded to the 15000 block of Jackson Creek Parkway in response to a theft. Two adult females were cited for theft and released on promise to appear. IDENTITY THEFT: On Aug. 28 around 3:45 p.m., officers responded to the Monu-
ment Police Department station for a report of an identity theft. DUI: On Aug. 29 around 1:55 a.m., an officer made a traffic stop of a vehicle around Highway 105 and Third Street. The driver was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. THEFT: On Aug. 29 at 3:48 a.m., officers responded to a report of two suspicious individuals that were involved in a theft in progress at a business in the 16200 block of Jackson Creek Parkway. Both parties eluded law enforcement failing to yield and not stopping. PROPERTY FOR DESTRUCTION: On Aug. 29 at 9 a.m., a sergeant responded to the 16000 block of Old Forest Pt on the report of a suspicious vehicle. Drug paraphernalia was confiscated for destruction. - Special to Tribune
DCC schedules musical show Discovery Canyon Campus Theatre, 1810 North Gate Blvd, is getting the gang back together. This musical this fall will be “Oliver!” Show dates will be from Sept. 19 to 21 at 7 p.m. in the DCC theatre. This fall’s production features 36 cast members, from third to 12th grade, from all three levels of DCC’s PK-12 grade campus. The cast, which performs without microphones for a more realistic and intimate performance, includes senior T.J. Norton in the role of Fagin. Norton is a member of the professional cast of the Fine Arts Center in downtown Colorado Springs. In addition, Norton and several other cast members are veterans of “Oliver!,” having performed this production when they were in elementary school at The Da Vinci Academy. This musical is based off the Charles Dickens novel, “Oliver Twist,” and features
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and seniors and $6 for children 10 and younger. Reserve tickets online at dcctheatre.org. The production is recommended for children age 6 and older.
popular songs such as “Food, Glorious Food” and “Where Is Love.” Follow Oliver and his journey throughout London as he searches for a place where he can call home. This is the 16th production (fourth musical) of the DCC High School theatre, under the direction of Amy Keating. While only in its seventh year, the school’s high school theatre has already won several accolades at state competitions including the chapter select one act in 2011. — Special to Tribune
40 YEARS AGO Palmer Lake Monument News, Sept. 6, 1973 Lewis Palmer Elementary and Middle Schools PTO meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. Babysitting will be provided by the Girl Scouts. Administration of District 38 was announced. Superintendent, Ray Kilmer; principal of Lewis Palmer Middle School, John Knipping; principal of Palmer Lake Elementary School, Gerry Parsons. PTO officers for 1973-74 are: co president, Mike Robbins; vice president of elementary school, Rochelle Evans; vice president of
middle school, Eloise Blumenthal; secretary, Dodie Whitlaw; treasurer, Carol Owens. Ranch Sale: Gonser Place, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. Come see farm machinery, antiques and many other miscellaneous items. The Little Country Store at Monument Lake Resort is having a Christmas in August sale. Do your Christmas shopping early. The Palmer Lake Monument News wishes to purchase $32,000 of computerized electronic typesetting equipment. Support the effort by subscribing to the newspaper. Looking for a dentist? Dr. Pierre Evans
has opened his dental office at No. 11 Woodworth St., Monument. Support the Rangers by attending the football game on Friday, Sept. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Monument. The Rangers will play Fowler. The Messengers from Little Log Church in Palmer Lake will present a music program at the Church of Woodmoor, Sunday, Sept. 9 at 5 p.m. The group consists of Christian youth ranging from high school to college. Carol Smith is the coordinator. Support your local shops at the Mine Shopping Center: Busy Bee Cleaners,
Woodmoor Hardware, L & L Supers, Franks Town and Country Hair Design, Woodmoor Village Drug Store, Bank of Woodmoor, Heritage Square Gifts, Electronic Services, The Bouquet and Cork n Bottle. Nancy Spielkamp has announced her fall season at Nancy’s School of Dance in Palmer Lake. Classes will be in jazz, ballet, baton and tap. There will be a ladies Dance Exercise Class. Come join one of the classes to keep yourself fit. — Compiled by Linda Case
THINGS TO DO IN YOUR COMMUNITY SEPT. 14 AMATEUR/HAM RADIO! Second annual tech day will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Prairie Winds Elementary School in Monument. Come to learn more about Amateur Radio or get some information on what is happening in Ham Radio in the Monument area. We will have lots of great workshops and hands on displays going on. Join us for a short time, or the entire time, if you can. Contact Joyce Witte at 719-488-0859 if you have any questions. SEPT. 15 CONCERT SERIES. Awake the Lake is a group chartered to restore, preserve and enhance the natural landmark Palmer Lake and the beauty of its surrounding park land. The group presents a concert series from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 4, 25 and Sept. 15. All money the committee receives goes directly to project costs. Tickets available at The Villa, O’Malley’s, La Rosa, The Rock House, The Depot, moZaic, Palmer Lake Town Hall, The Speed Trap, Bella Panini, and The Chamber of Commerce. T-Shirts are also sold at various locations. All other inquires can be answered at www.awakepalmerlake.com. THROUGH SEPT. 15 FOOD DRIVE. Black Forest AARP Chapter 1100 will have a food drive in the Black Forest and Palmer Divide community
from Sept. 7-15. Donations can be dropped off at the merchants shown below who are partnering with the AARP Chapter to collect non-perishable food with a current usage date. Cash donations will also be accepted at most of these locations: Black Forest Fire & Rescue, Papa’s Assisted Living, Black Forest Jeweler, R & R Coffee & Café, Black Forest Pies and Grinders, Rockin’ B Feed, Firehouse on the Run, Colorado Cats, Nizhomi Health Center, Black Forest Liquor, Black Forest Postal service, Paws N Tails & Convenience Store, Hydrotherapy Pool. All donations will go to Black Forest Cares. Call 495-2176 or 596-6787 for information.
SEPT. 19 HISTORY PROGRAM. Pat McCarthy will discuss the early steel industry in Southern Colorado at a Palmer Lake Historical Society program at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent. The steel industry in Southern Colorado can trace its roots to 1872 and W.J. Palmer and his Southern Colorado Improvement Company. Part of the Company charter was to build a steel mill in Southern Colorado. Pat, a longtime member of the Historical Society, will relate how raw materials made their way to Pueblo and the blast furnaces from coal mines in the former Maxwell Land Grant, iron ore mines, and flux quarries. Steel was first produced from blast furnace iron (including `Betsy’ in 1881), and later produced using the
Bessemer convertor, open hearth, Basic Oxygen Furnace, and most recently the electric furnace. Steel produced by these processes was converted to products ranging from nails, casing and tubing, rods, bars, and rails. This event is free and refreshments will be served after the presentation. Visit us at www. palmerdividehistory.org.
SEPT. 24 PUBLIC RECEPTION. The community is welcome to meet the recipients of the 2013 Lewis-Palmer School District Hall of Fame awards at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Lewis-Palmer School District administration building, in the learning center. The Hall of Fame awards celebrate the people who have contributed to make the school district one of the best in Colorado. Inaugural year awardees are Don Breese, Dr. Ray Kilmer, Norma Lavelett, Frank Royal and Grace Best (in memoriam). OCT. 5-6 ARTS/CRAFTS FAIR. The Palmer Lake Art Group presents its 40th annual Christmas Arts & Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Palmer Lake Town Hall. Original items created by area artists available for purchase will include pottery, jewelry, chocolates, accessories, paintings, handcrafted soaps and toiletries, decorative wall art, sculptures and much more. Proceeds help pay for art scholarships for
District 38 students. Admission is free. More information at www.palmerlakeartgroup.com.
SEPT. 14-15 TRAIL CONSTRUCTION. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, in partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, will lead volunteers Sept. 14-15 in a significant trail construction effort in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Volunteers will continue work on the Dixon Trail, a planned 4.5-mile trail that will eventually connect the park’s existing trail network to the summit of Cheyenne Mountain. Volunteers are invited to join one or both days of the weekend effort. No experience is necessary to volunteer; however, volunteers should be able to hike approximately one mile to the work site as well as work in a site with areas of steep terrain. Registered volunteers will be treated to free meals and camping. The minimum age to participate is 16. Volunteers are asked to register in advance to ensure adequate quantities of tools, supplies, and food. Register for one or both days via the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado volunteer project calendar at www.voc.org/volunteer or by calling 303-715-1010. 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 spaceavailable basis.
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In the wake of the devastating Black Forest fire that affected so many, the Pikes Peak Brewing Co. will team up with Frog on a Limb Primatives to hold the Whimsy County Frog Festival and Show of Classic Conveyances to benefit fire victims. All proceeds from this event will be donated to TriLakes Cares, which has an established a fund to assist the victims of the Black Forest fire. The event will take place Sept. 7, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Pikes Peak Brewing Co., at 1756 Lake Woodmoor Drive, in Monument. The classic car show will feature historic vehicles that will remind some and educate many about the good old days of handcrank windows and rumble seats. Local ar-
tisans and crafters will display their wares. Hometown legends and fire victims, The J. Miller Band will perform along with other local artists. This old-fashioned country fair offers great food from local food trucks, Pikes Peak beer in the beer garden, hay rides, games, bouncy castles, raffles and prizes. All sponsor and guest donations, exhibitor and conveyance fees, raffle and game proceeds go to benefit the community. Pikes Peak Brewing Co. is an award-winning brewery in Monument, dedicated to elevating the craft of beer. For more information, visit PikesPeakBrewing.com Frog on a Limb Primatives seeks out the local artisans and established U.S. small businesses who share their philosophy and who provide quality, handmade items. For more information, visit FrogonaLimbPrimatives.com
Black Forest Community Foundation sponsors Heritage Days event The Black Forest Community Foundation will sponsor a Heritage Days Event — a community dance for young and old on Sept.14 from 4 to 6 p.m. The dance will be the group’s fall fundraiser for the future Log School Park. Bob Riggs, a well known traditional dance leader and caller will be the master of ceremonies. In the early to mid 1920s, dances were held in the Black Forest Log School. The rows of desks were stacked along the walls and families came from miles around to share time together. As the community grew, a community club was constructed and the first dance
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was held in the late 1920s even before the windows and doors were installed. Dances were held at the club regularly up through the 1950s. Some in the 1930s were sponsored by the Black Forest Ladies Club, Silver Tea Dances. The cost of admission was 30 cents per person. This year’s cost is $15 per family and $6 per person. So stop the clean up on your property or fall chores a little early on the Sept. 14 to join Black Forest neighbors at the future park site, Black Forest and Shoup Roads. Bring a blanket or chair to rest on and cookies to share. — Special to Tribune
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More than 700 attend event at Wonderland Ranch The Benefit for Black Forest music festival, organized by the Black Rose Acoustic Society, raised $12,000 to aid victims of the Black Forest fire. “The Black Rose Acoustic Society considers it an honor and a privilege to present this check to Tri-Lakes Cares,” said Jeff Smith, Black Rose president. “Black Rose has been hosting shows in the Black Forest for nearly 20 years, and this special event was one the most important we’ve ever produced.” More than 700 people attended the music festival at the Wonderland Ranch in Black Forest on Aug. 24 when 11 bands performed non-stop on two stages. More than 50 families who lost their homes in the worst fire in Colorado history were amid the honored guests at the daylong event. “We are extremely thankful for the support from the Black Rose Acoustic Society and the surrounding community for making this event such a success,” said Carrie Pendergast, development manager for TLC. “Tri-Lakes Cares is covering all administrative expenses associated with servicing those impacted so we can distribute 100 percent of these funds to help families affected by the fire.” Smith and Pendergast gave special thanks to the Wonderland Ranch staff and the 57 volunteers who kept things running smoothly all day long. Volunteers handled everything from parking cars, to serving food and beverages. “We couldn’t have done it without them,” they said. “This was an event in the Black Forest, for the Black Forest,” said Chad McKellar, Wonderland Ranch owner. “We were glad to do our part for the community.” On June 11, a wildfire broke out near Falcon Drive and Shoup Road in the Black Forest. Within days, 488 homes burned to the ground and two people lost their lives when quick-moving flames trapped them in their garage. By the time firefighters could contain the blaze a week later, more than 14,000 acres of forested home sites burned. Hundreds of families lost everything. Smith said that when he saw the devastation from the fire, he knew right way he had to do something, so he did what Black Rose does best – gather musicians together to make music. The organization’s board of directors met and the idea to hold a fundraiser grew from a concept, to a highly successful festival, in less than eight weeks.
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cities and towns outside of the district. “We get a lot of kids from Douglas County,” she said. “It’s closer for them to come to our schools than Castle Rock.” The official school count will be released to the state on Oct. 1. That determines the
The El Paso County Board of Commissioners seek community-minded citizen volunteers to serve on the CSU Extension Advisory Committee. Applications for the open positions are due by Sept. 27. A 4-H representative, two food and nutrition representatives, two famwhere to apply ily and consumer Send completed applicascience representions and letter of interest tatives and two and/or résumés to: community-atBoard of County Comlarge representamissioners tives are needed Attn: Frances St. Geron the commitmain, County Administratee. tion Manager The CSU Ex200 S. Cascade Ave. tension Advisory Colorado Springs, CO Committee pro80903-2208 motes, advocates Applications may also be and supports the faxed to 719-520-6397 or county Coopemailed to webmaster@ erative Extension elpasoco.com. For more programs and information, call 719-520staff by develop6436. ing and implementing a strong marketing strategy that results in educating community officials and providing information flow between county citizens and Cooperative Extension. It consists of 12 members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for three-year terms: Two each representing youth development, 4-H, family and consumer science, agriculture, horticulture/natural resources, general community concerns, and nutrition education programs. The volunteer application is located at www.elpasoco.com and can be accessed by clicking on the “Volunteer Boards” link. Applicants are asked to reference the board and position they are applying for and include a mailing address and daytime phone number. — Special to Tribune Authorities have only determined that the Black Forest Fire was not caused by a natural start. File photo
Ponds on Wonderland Ranch played a key role in the firefighting effort. Helicopters scooped up more than 250,000 gallons of water from the ponds to drop on the flames. On Saturday, people sat in lawn chairs on the water’s edge while they listened to music.
“We will be eternally grateful to the firefighters and first responders on the ground and in the air for keeping us safe and protected, and our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors who have suffered losses in the fire,” McKellar said. — Special to Tribune
funding the district receives. In July, the district school board voted to ask the Monument community to pass a $4.5 million tax increase in November. Board members emphasized that the community has traditionally demanded a topnotch education and it is feared that state budget cuts the past few years threatens that quality. While state funding is stable this year, according to Wangeman, there are no promises for the future.
A school mill levy is a property tax based on assessments. An increase would help fund day-to-day school operating expenses. If voters approve a mill levy override, the additional mill levy would not exceed 10.5 mills. The cost to a taxpayer with a $300,000 home would be less than $300 a year under current tax rates. The median home price in Monument, according to Wangeman, is between $330,000 and $350,000.
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D-20 security staff before noon. Law enforcement officers and security officers searched the school buildings. Students were not allowed back in the schools. Parents were asked not to come to the school. Students were then transported to New Life Church by Academy District 20 buses. Because of the evacuation, all activities were canceled. “Due to the evacuation, all athletic competitions (home and away), practices and activities have been cancelled,” said a D-20 officials in a message early Wednesday afternoon.
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Turning off the radio on this day “9/11” of course, is shorthand for four coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group, that occurred on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. The attacks killed 2,977 people. A dozen years later, nearly every American can recall what they were doing that morning, and has some sort of story. Maybe not profound, or inspiring, or perhaps even interesting, the stories mark the watershed moment for their owners. Like many days, today for example, my experience started when I hopped in the car, and headed to work at our office in Woodland Park. Editor Donna Richards was on vacation that week, and the lead reporter at the time, Charles Jones, was charged with putting together the paper that morning. Usually, both before and after —even today, I listen to the news on the radio on my way up the Pass. But for some reason that day, I snaked
my way up U.S. 24 in silence. It is odd, but I remember John Shubin, who was in charge of publicity for “Cruise Above the Clouds,” was scheduled to meet me that day to go over the upcoming event. When I arrived at the Courier, at about 8:15 a.m. in 2001, it was surreal how subdued and troubled everyone was. Still completely in the dark, I sensed immediately that something was terribly wrong (but until that moment of arrival, was clueless).
letter to the editor request for details Dear Editor, I second Gordon Reichal’s request for details as D38 has not shared key information on how much money is going to be spent on safety and security (and why that is a need for D38), and what measurement will be used determine effectiveness of STEM and Arts or other educational programs. I do not see an end date to the MLO stated. I have not seen Superintendent Borman state an effective quality program such as Baldrige criteria that have been used for superior performance schools. I do not want my tax dollars padding teacher and administrator pensions ( ... educational purposes, including but not limited to ... ) when my longer term needs are educated and competent adults who take over the varied jobs in the community as my generation approaches retirement. I want students who can compete in the global market thanks to their core education and have been taught about our nation’s constitution and unique government that made us a superpower. We have seen MLO efforts voted down many times due to the inability or unwillingness of D38 to convey real, specific, and actionable information that details why this MLO is an investment rather than yet another tax and spend program without respect for our nation’s founding principals of educating our children to be effective citizens. The election ballot as stated fails to convince me that my tax dollars will be responsibly and effectively spent. Respectfully, Steve Work
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Dear Editor, The District 38 Board of Education
recently voted to seek a Mill Levy Override in the upcoming election and I could not be more excited about the opportunity this presents to our students and community. I recently graduated as the student body president of Palmer Ridge High School, ending my 12-year journey with this school district. As I write this letter from my “dream” university in Washington, D.C., I must acknowledge the positive role that D38 played in my life. This district gave me the opportunity to fulfill my full potential and ultimately succeed as an individual. There are many impressive academic reasons for this, but excellent test scores only give a standardized look at how well D38 performs; they don’t define who we are. What sets us apart is that I, as a student, was cared for on an individual basis by a superior staff. The personal connections that people in this community share prove to be a catalyst to the success of our students and schools. My vision for the future of our community is simple: I hope every future graduate of our district will have the exact same, if not better, opportunity that I had. While I was fortunate to benefit from the strength of our schools from early on, today’s students are already receiving a different experience. I know this because I was a student at both ends of the economic crisis and $11 million budget cuts. Politics aside, today’s first grade student deserves nothing less than our best, and if we intend to continue our exceptionality, we all must play a role. There are good people here. We have a unique opportunity to directly support our future. With that being said, I look forward to participating in my first eligible election this fall. Eric Marter
D-38 has great start, but we need your support By John Borman, District 38 Superintendent Special to Tribune
We have had a very successful start to our school year here in Lewis-Palmer 38. We are in our second year of increased enrollment and have earned our fourth consecutive “Accredited with Distinction” designation from the Colorado Department of Education. I am proud of our staff and students, as they have maintained the excellence our district is known for amid unprecedented challenges. As by now you are aware, our school board has placed a mill levy override measure on the ballot for November. We are asking you, the voters, for $4.5 million to help restore resources needed to maintain our ongoing excellence. In the last five years, our budget has been affected by $11 million a year as the result of state budget cuts and many other
economic factors. Services have been reduced for everything from intervention for struggling students to gifted student programming. I worry that student achievement is at risk and our ability to hire and retain quality educators is threatened. It is important that our taxpayers know exactly how the requested funds will be spent. For next year, it would be as follows: $1.3 million will be used to restore 22 classroom teachers and instructional budgets. $1 million will be used to ensure the district attracts and retains the best teachers. $.9 million will be used to restore counselors, teachers who support students struggling in math and reading, teachers for gifted and talented students, technology teachers and elementary summer school teachers. Borman continues on Page 7
In the days and weeks, and now years, that followed, everyone develops their own reactions, opinions, emotions, and understanding of what that day means. I recall talking later to my Dad about that, and the similarities of his recollection of the attack on Pearl Harbor, many years prior. “Before, with Pearl Harbor, we were gathered around, trying to figure out what was happening by listening to a car radio.” But this was different. “Much more terrifying and real,” he pronounced. “I saw the planes hit the building, I saw people leaping, I saw the building drop. I saw them dying.” Since, I have talked to a few who were there in New York, and in Washington, and in planes kept in the air, and others who went there shortly after to help. I saw the whole experience change people, and it probably changed me. Todd Vess, a fellow publisher at the time at the Windsor Beacon, was at a con-
ference in Washington then. I recall him telling me later, that what he saw that day, prompted him to scrap the journalism gig, and become a firefighter. Since that time, locally we have been through the worst fire in Colorado history, and then a worse one, and then another. In the Pass, the guardrails are still choked with debris from a killing flood and slide. We endure wars in the Middle East, theater shootings, correction official assassinations, campus evacuations, and the threat of even worse. But endure, we do. On this anniversary, 12 years and counting, it is odd that I run into to Vess, once again, as make arrangements to bury my dad. Vess is still a firefighter, and a part-time funeral director, and we all are still changed. I plan to turn my radio off on the way in today, when I hop into the car and head for Woodland Park. We have ‘Cruise Above the Clouds’ story and photos in this week’s paper.
I’ve done stories about some unusual characters in the past, but this is about a horse! This one starts in police court in Colorado Springs in the early 1890s. An old cowman had been up in Ute Pass herding a few cows. It seems this “ranchman” had been grazing cows up in the hills, near the booming town of Divide. This was about when Cripple Creek was just getting going and there was getting to be a lot of new people in the area. He started to moved his cows down onto the plains again. He had bought a new wagon and horse during his time up in the hills. The big problem was the horse, it was stubborn and balky like a mule. He would go for a while but then stop and refuse to move. It took almost a week to get his herd down to Colorado City. From Manitou, it took almost all day to get to Colorado City, where he bought himself a bottle of local fire water. He found a spot near the junction of Fountain and Monument creeks and set up camp. After getting things settled, he proceeded to enjoy the liquid in the bottle. After a bit of entertaining his horse and cows with a few songs he knew, he crawled into the back of the wagon, which had a bed of hay. He was awakened by a Colorado Springs policeman, who escorted him to the comforts of the jail. It seems the land owner and a few other neighbors did not appreciate his visit. In the morning he was still under the influence of his liquid refreshment
when he met the judge. He explained that he had hopes of already being at his home further east, but his new horse had slowed the trip. The progress had taken much longer than planned, thanks to the horse. His stopping at this spot was nothing new, he had been there many times in the past. The judge explained that the stop was not a good place anymore, and his night had disturbed the peace and quiet of the area. The town was growing and he would have to find another spot if he was going to do it again. After paying $5 to the court, he returned to his cows and his horse and wagon, and headed east onto the plains. It was normally an easy ride, but the horse continued to cause delays. I suspect the horse was soon traded or sold. So far in the old police reports in the newspaper I have not found this gent’s name or any repeat of this incident. Perhaps this fellow decided that his trips to the mountains were not worth the effort.
That horse was as stubborn as a mule
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Manning off to great start, but will it last? Yes, I know that Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning threw for 462 yards and an NFL record-tying seven touchdown passes last Thursday against Baltimore. And yes, I know that the Broncos looked very impressive in dealing the defending Super Bowl champs a 49-27 loss in the Mile High city. I also realize that this week’s column may make me the most unpopular person in Colorado, and quite possibly the entire Rocky Mountain region. And while I don’t believe it’s my duty to sway readers one way or the other, I do feel a responsibility to point out certain facts. So forgive me if I’m about to burst your bubble. I am a numbers guy. I believe that statistics are very telling. You can choose to accept them as fact, or lessen their importance. It’s been 15 seasons since the Broncos won a Super Bowl; or even played in one. During that stretch the team has won just two playoff games. The winning quarterbacks were Jake Plummer and Tim Tebow. Both men were run out of town within a year after leading their teams to victory. Manning joined the Broncos last year as club president John Elway’s hand-picked replacement of Tebow. I believe Elway himself escorted Tebow to the train station and purchased his one-way ticket to New York. As great as Manning has been in the regular season (155 wins and just 70 losses), he has been less-than average in the postseason (9-11). That includes eight first-round losses. He is 2-5 in the playoffs since his Indianapolis Colts won the Super Bowl following the 2006 season. I realize that Manning does not deserve all of the blame for his team’s poor playoff
showings, but he is the guy under center and he is considered one of the greatest ever at his position. Four regular-season MVP awards back up his case. And while there are a whole slew of fans and writers who are more than happy to blame last year’s 38-35 first-round playoff loss to Baltimore on Rahim Moore’s inability to cover Jacoby Jones on a fly pattern late in the game, much of the blame for that loss has to be put on Manning. The Broncos’ offense was held in check as Manning completed 28 of 43 passes for 290 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions The main reason Denver was in position to win was because of two special teams touchdowns (a kickoff return and a punt return) by Trindon Holliday. Manning, I concede, is arguably the best regular season quarterback in history. He probably is one of the nicest men to ever play the game. And he certainly appears to be a fantastic role model. Remember, I am just presenting facts here. Manning is successful on the field because he is blessed with incredible quarterback skills and he is smarter than the opposition most of the time. His helter-skelter pants-on-fire style of play works very well during the regular season. That’s because teams usually have less than a week to game-plan for him, and
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wed Our school year is off to a very fast lonstart. I appreciate seeing all of the staff and His students back in our buildings. I’ve met so he many new families and have seen many . parents volunteering in our schools. The as first stakeholder meetings of the year were ht conducted earlier this month. I am hearing he great things from our parents and teachers about how students are eager and engaged d ng urt, and s. orse
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$720,000 will go to Monument Academy.
ent. This is proportional, based on the number ps to of students enrolled at the charter school. $450,000 will provide updated technolrt. ogy for students. $130,000 will be used to enhance the safety and security environment for students and staff. We have become a leaner operation. That will always be the case. Unfortunately,
and ready for the new school year.
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most teams are not interested or willing to change everything they do just to stop Manning. That scenario changes in the playoffs. Opponents usually come up with successful game plans because there is no tomorrow. He is generally not as successful when he changes plays at the line because defenses sniff it out. Plus, the pressure of a playoff game is immense. Doug Williams was not a great quarterback, but he was good enough to lead the Washington Redskins to a Super Bowl victory over the Broncos in January 1988. Likewise, Brad Johnson was hardly considered an elite quarterback, but he was behind center when Tampa Bay crushed the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII. And I don’t think anybody would ever mistake Trent Dilfer for Joe Montana, but Dilfer was Baltimore’s quarterback when the Ravens defeated the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. Tebow, while his play behind center might have been tough to stomach most of the time, found a way to win. The Broncos were 7-4 with him as the starter in 2011. In the Broncos’ playoff victory over Pittsburgh that season he completed 10 of 21 passes for 316 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. If you recall, Tebow threw just one pass in overtime - an 80-yard touchdown strike to Demaryius Thomas for the victory. Here are some more facts. The teams that have won or played in Super Bowls since the Broncos’ last invitation to the dance include St. Louis (twice), Tampa Bay, Seattle, Chicago and Arizona. Not exactly elite organizations by today’s standards. I am fully aware that the Broncos were one of the elite NFL teams from 1977 through 1998. During that span they
played in six Super Bowls, made the playoffs in 13 different seasons and compiled an impressive 14-13 postseason record. The NFL loves the Broncos. No fewer than six Broncos games are in prime time this season. The NFL schedule makers love that whole Rocky Mountain High thing with the snow and the elevation and Manning and Elway. It’s a great combination that exists in no other market. If last week is any indication, the Broncos will run the table this year and go 19-0. Next February we will all be in downtown Denver high-fiving and hugging each other. But I think Denver will finish 9-7 or 10-6 in the regular season. The rest of the AFC West (Oakland, San Diego and Kansas City) will be improved, so I think it is highly unlikely the Broncos go undefeated (6-0) in the division again. The Broncos also have games against five other playoff teams from a year ago; Giants (this Sunday), Indianapolis, Washington, New England and Houston. The New England game (in Massachusetts) on Nov. 24 is sandwiched between two highly emotional Chiefs games. The Houston game (in Texas) is the second-tolast regular season game and falls between San Diego and Oakland. I also don’t think that Manning will have many more games like he did against Baltimore. It statistically is impossible. Last year, at the age of 36, he enjoyed an incredible season in which he threw for 4,659 yards and 37 touchdown passes. I hope the Broncos and Manning do well this season. I wouldn’t mind watching them in the Super Bowl next February. But statistically speaking, the odds are not in their favor.
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There are five candidates vying for three openings on our board of education. The election is Nov. 5. Two candidate forums have been scheduled and I hope you will take an opportunity to meet the candidates. Board of education directors spend Hatchell continues on Page 12
we are beyond keeping the cuts away from the classroom. Our ability to maintain or increase academic achievement is at risk and we need your help. We have worked extremely hard to restore the trust of our community. This has to be more than a tax issue. It’s about investing in our kids and community, and I sense the support of those in our community who are truly informed with all we have done. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. I am proud to be a member of this community and consider it a privilege to serve Lewis-Palmer School District No. 38.
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Former secretary described as ‘living legend’ A Lavelett inaugural Lewis-Palmer Hall of Fame inductee By By Genevieve H. Garcia Special to Tribune
Dedicated, committed, loyal, levelheaded, unflappable, humble and friend are all adjectives that describe Norma Lavelett and her service to the Lewis-Palmer School District No. 38. Norma Younger grew up on the family ranch just west of Highway 83, and attended school at Lewis-Palmer in “Old Red,” the only school in Monument at the time, serving first through 12th grades. After attending Blair Business College, marrying Ralph Lavelett (another LP graduate), and raising two sons, she applied for a job as a school cook in 1966. The superintendent offered her the chance to go to work the next day as one of the two secretaries in the district. As the district grew, so did her responsibilities. When she was the secretary of the combined junior and senior high, the enrollment was just less than 200 students. She was the secretary and bookkeeper for the superintendent and for the secondary principal, Mr. Don Breese. As Breese described her in 1986, “Norma Lavelett is a living legend. I consider her the most valuable employee of this district.” Garcia remembers Norma’s friendship and willingness to be tolerant of a new princi-
Norma Lavelett at Palmer Lake Elementary School in 1992. Courtesy photos pal and teach her all of the essential fundamentals of running a school. “Norma was so loyal and always confidential in dealing with teachers, students, and their parents. Her ability to multitask was amazing. She could talk on the phone with a parent, put a band aid on a child, answer three teachers who were standing at her desk asking questions, and do it all well!”
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er High School for 19 years and then trans-Don fer to Palmer Lake Elementary School and work with Genevieve Garcia for seven yearsHal until her retirement in 1992. One of Lavelett’s greatest accomplish-By B ments was her ability to adapt to theSpec changes in technology over her years at Lewis-Palmer. Going from using a manual Ev typewriter in 1966, upgrading to electric,Inter and eventually implementing computers– on into the district for word processing anddium data management, Lavelett was alwaysMr. D willing to learn and grow in her professionalprinc and career. In addition to her duties at Lewis-Palm-acad er, Norma was a well-known baker wholeavi made wedding cakes for many couplestoda in the community. She also is an accom- Br Lavelett at work as a secretary and bookkeeper to the plished seamstress and quilter. Researching1962 superintendent in 1966. the Lavelett and Younger family trees is acatio hobby she still enjoys in her home in Grandthe b A dollar was not spent nor was a teach- Junction. Keeping in touch with her familypoin er hired at the District No. 38 secondary and colleagues, as well as her new friends inits st schools without Lavelett having a hand in Grand Junction, help this “living legend” toarriv recei the process. In 1968, she followed up on be well informed and young at heart. tiona the location of Vic Garcia, an applicant in his first year of teaching. “If it were not for Editor’s note: The Lewis-Palmer School Dis-tors, Norma’s persistence in finding me in Bos- trict Hall of Fame award publicly recognizespolic ton, I would have signed on with D11 and those who have made significant contribu-teach my whole life would be a different story – tions to the success of the school district,year, which is now one of the top districts in Colo-to hi thanks Norma!” With sons Craig in fifth grade and Scott rado. Norma Lavelett, Don Breese and other Al in fourth, she was only going to work to recipients of the award plan to be present ater, on help with their education funds until they a public reception Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in thefered reached high school. Little did they know district administration building. The com-scho beca she would work with Breese at Lewis-Palm- munity is welcome to attend. the b taugh as we Br Private Voice & Piano Lessons. From beginners to professional. pal. Community papers As John Carpenter MM, DMA | Gail Carpenter BME, MM and websites. impr welc johnandgail46@msn.com his p open readers. him As more 420 New London Way with .com
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Editor’s note: The Lewis-Palmer School District Hall of Fame award publicly recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the success of the school district, which is now one of the top districts in Colorado. Norma Lavelett, Don Breese and other recipients of the award plan to be present at a public reception Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. in the district administration building. The community is welcome to attend.
Don Breese at the re-dedication of the district athletic stadium after renovations in 2009. Breese made a lasting impact on high school athletic programs locally and statewide.Courtesy photo
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Every day we drive the frontage road or Interstate 25, we see his name – Don Breese – on the Lewis-Palmer School District Stadium. But does everybody know who he is? Mr. Don Breese was a coach, teacher, and principal in Lewis-Palmer School District and made a huge impact on the quality of academics and athletics during his term, leaving a legacy from which our students today still benefit. Breese came to the Tri-Lakes area in 1962 to teach eighth-grade physical education and American history and to coach the basketball team. The time was a turning point for local schools. The district had lost its state accreditation in 1960, and when he arrived two years later the district had just received its accreditation back, on probationary status. “There were no administrators, no secretaries, no custodians, and no policy book to speak of. There were only two teachers returning in grades 7-12 my first year, so we just started from scratch. We had to hire just about everybody,” Breese said. Although Breese intended to be a teacher, one month into his contract, he was offered the position of principal for the high school. “They picked me to be the principal because everyone was scared of me – I was the biggest, meanest, ugliest one they had. I taught six classes and coached three sports as well,” he said jokingly. Breese spent the next 28 years as principal. As the Tri-Lakes area grew, pressure to improve the quality of the district was a welcome challenge for Breese. He describes his policy with community members as an open door, anyone could come talk with him and they had first priority. As the community of Woodmoor grew, more military retirees came to the area and with clear expectations for local schools:
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To make students successful in competing for college admission. Breese instituted advanced courses in calculus and mathematical analytics. “We found we had very knowledgeable teachers able to run upper level classes on par with college courses,” he said. By the time Breese retired from the district in 1990, LP was in the state top 10 academically, and 83 percent of the students went on to colleges or universities, a statistic that was unusually high for the times. “I credit that success to a lot of dedicated people – students, parents, and staff. By the time I left the district, every staff member was a keeper,” he said. Breese’s most evident legacy may be in the sports programs. He was instrumental in starting girls’ sports programs in the state. He was a leader in the Colorado High School Activities Association, and helped Colorado become one of the first states with high school athletics for girls. “Doctors told us then that girls had no business being in sports. I decided not to listen to that,” Breese said. The first girls’ sport here was basketball. The overall athletic program became more successful, with Breese coaching basketball and serving as assistant coach to football and track, the only other sports at the time. He coached for eight years before turning that job over and narrowing his focus to administration. During his time in the district, Lewis-Palmer became a competitive force in Colorado high school athletics. Breese was recipient of numerous local, state and national awards for his leadership in athletic and academic excellence.
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Fall is right around the corner, and it is time to be especially bear aware, says Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Now that the days are getting shorter and the nights a little cooler, its prime time for the bears in the area to start preparing for winter. Bears will want to gather and eat as much as possible, with the least amount of effort, and that’s where the conflict between humans and the animals will happen in the coming months. Black bears are a curious, smart and highly adaptable species. They are ravenous this time of year and are naturally attracted to easily-accessible human food sources, like the trash cans, restaurants and campgrounds and birdseed or hummingbird bird feeders. A bear’s nose is 100 times more sensitive than a human’s, allowing them to smell a food source up to five miles away. During early fall, they need to consume 20,000 calories a day to gain enough weight to survive the harsh, mountain winter season and can forage up to 20 hours per day. Black bears typically accumulate their winter-fat stores in the fall during hyperphagia. Human-bear conflicts are a fact of life in Colorado, but some simple actions can help reduce those conflicts, said Sabrina Hurwitz, district wildlife officer in Colorado Springs. “Taking steps to keep your house and property free of potential food sources can prevent a bear from being killed,” she said. “Once a bear has gotten a taste of human food sources, conflicts start, and most conflicts end with a bear being relocated or euthanized.” Much of what people throw away smells like food to a bear. Standard metal or plastic trash cans will not keep a bear away. Once a bear discovers a food source, it will continue to return, and could defend the source if it feels threatened. Bears are very shy creatures and normally wary of contact with humans. But they also are very strong and can cause unintended damage to property in the name of getting a tasty meal. So to make things easier for both sides and to lessen the chance of conflict and possible harm to either, keep
A cub heads up the hill to rejoin its mother near Paradise Circle in Woodland Park. Photo by Rob Carriagan these common sense tips in mind until the bears head for their winter dens. • Do not feed the bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and if the bears get too comfortable around people they can become a threat to human safety, which can result in their needless death. • Don’t leave trash or recycling containers out overnight. A study has shown that putting the trash out in the morning instead cuts the chance of a bear visit from 70 percent down to 20 percent. Follow the community’s trash ordinances. • Keep garage or shed windows and doors closed and locked tight. Also keep all ground floor windows and doors closed and locked. Bears that learn where to find trash and are given easy access to it will also learn to come back for more. Always lock vehicles and don’t leave odorous food, trash or air fresheners inside. • During this time of year, it’s smart to bring in birdseed or hummingbird feeders at night or put them up completely. Seeds, nuts and berries are some of a bear’s favorite treats and damage to the feeders or worse is guaranteed. Pick fruit as it ripens and don’t let it rot on the ground. • When barbecuing, make sure to burn off stuck on pieces of food and clean the grill after each use. According to District Wildlife Manager for Teller County Tonya Sharp, the bear population in Woodland Park is causing more than the usual havoc with restaurant dumpsters lately. “I highly encourage restaurant owners and their staff to take the extra effort to properly close dumpster lids, secure the lock bars and to use chains if necessary,” Sharp said. “People can
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also pour a little ammonia or bleach into garbage bags or spray the dumpster areas or trash cans with bleach to deter bear activity,” she said. The frequent rain in the area has led to better than average production of natural fall forage such as berries and acorns. Bears do prefer natural food when it is available, but community members shouldn’t let their guard down until bears enter hibernation in mid-November. Referencing a recent situation where a sow and her cubs were noticed eating from a dumpster, Sharp said that “there is a whole new generation of bears learning to eat out of dumpsters that aren’t securely closed. Unfortunately some of these bears could be hit by cars while crossing the highway or need to be destroyed due to becoming habituated to people. Every effort needs to be made to make bears feel unwelcome around homes and businesses and to not provide bears with artificial food sources,” she said. Everyone should do their part to keep bears wild and safe. Visit the Colorado Division of Wildlife’s website at www.wildlife.state.co.us/bears for more information. There one will find facts sheets on living in harmony with bears, handy home checklists, including how to bear proof the trash and much more. Sharp can also be reached by calling (719) 227-5200 and she or one of DOW’s Bear Aware volunteers will provide more information. For other bear-related questions, visit cpw.state.co.us/bears, or contact the closest Colorado Parks and Wildlife office. — Special to the Courier
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Trees were cut down, scrub oak cleared and pine needles raked up on a five acre property that was in serious need of mitigation. Volunteers banded together to help an 84-year-old. The efforts were all part of being proactive and spreading the love of Christ.Courtesy photos
Property cleared with love Churches, a local business and Westcott Fire Department team together to help with mitigation efforts By Lisa Collacott
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t’s been a long time since Aimee Purdue, 84, has been able to see out onto her property, but with the help of some dedicated volunteers she now can. Over Labor Day weekend, a local Monument business, a couple of churches and the Westcott Fire Department spent the day mitigating Purdue’s property. “I’m so happy. They’re all so generous,” Purdue said. Jerry Fristoe, owner of Integrity Roofing and Painting in Monument, said the mitigation efforts are all part of being proactive and spreading the love of Christ. “We want to be the functioning body of Christ in the workplace and to encourage other believers to do the same,” Fristoe said. After the Waldo Canyon Fire last year, Fristoe said they wanted to respond but there were so many others that stepped in and then the Black Forest Fire happened and they knew they had to help the community. “We want to be proactive,” Fristoe added. They were looking for people in the Tri-Lakes area that were in real need of mitigation and weren’t capable of doing it themselves, so they enlisted the help of Margo Humes, fire marshal at Westcott. She knew of properties in the Westcott Fire District that could really use it. Employees of Integrity Roofing and Painting, along with members of Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church and Righteous Mitigation, who sent out a team of tree cutters, went out to Purdue’s property and cut down trees, raked pine needles, mowed and cleared scrub oak on the five acres. Many members of Freedom Church in Colorado Springs, the church Fristoe attends and that has several members who live in the Tri-Lakes area, also were on hand to help mitigate and feed the volunteer’s lunch. Some of Purdue’s neighbors also lent a hand.
Volunteers from a local roofing company, churches and the Westcott Fire Department cleared a 50 foot zone on an elderly woman’s property over Labor Day weekend. A chipper brought out by Westcott chips a tree to make mulch. “It was so overgrown. I could not believe the difference. They went above and beyond what I expected,” Humes said. “I cannot say enough good things about them.” Purdue said the house was built in 1976 and construction was started on the home the day her husband retired from the U.S. Air Force Academy. At one time she said there were so many trees they couldn’t see the sky and they eventually had some of the trees cut around their deck. “You just can’t keep up with it,” Purdue said. Humes said she believes in service and it meant a lot to her that one community came out to help another. “We should be helping each other,” Humes said, adding that she hopes that residents in the Westcott Fire District will return the favor and help another community. “It felt like this little miracle descended down. There was a special spirit there, a spirit of community.
They brought with them a Christ-like spirit,” Humes said. Humes said she has been talking to hundreds of homeowners about mitigating and telling them that they can’t wait until another wild land fire to start mitigating. She said people truly need to be proactive. She reminds people that September is National Preparedness Month, so homeowners need to get prepared. She said she has other properties that are in need of mitigating and hopes to have a group of cadets from the Air Force Academy come out and help next time. Fristoe said his business and the churches will team together again to work on a few more properties that they have lined up. “This place has been transformed. I want to encourage other Christian business owners to be the pastor of their business and meet the needs of those in need,” Fristoe said.
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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 719-481-0600 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 Networking 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.
Wisdom and Wealth Master Mind Group Lifting Spirits meets from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday from July to September at 755 Highway 105, Unit C, Palmer Lake. RSVP to Meredith at 630-618-9400. Visit www.MeredithBroomfield.com.
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.
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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. 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. glEnEaglE golf Club has implemented a Community
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Our district has contracted with a company called Cenergistic. Our board of education approved this partnership to reduce Continued from Page 7 the amount of money we spend each year on utilities. Cenergistic is active in many You are hereby summoned and required appear and defend against the claims school districts to around are long hours in this volunteer position to of Plaintiff, the as setcountry. forth in theWe Complaint filedschool with the Court in thisto action, by filing district enter support the students and staff in our school the first Colorado with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or into a partnership them. otherwith response. YouCenergistic are required to file district. your Answer or other response within received the Partner of the - Sustained The first candidate forum will be held Oct. twenty-one (21) Year days after service upon youin if within the 2012 State ofand Colorado, or withExcellence Award 2011, 2013 10 at 6:30 p.m., in the atrium at the district in thirty-five (35) days after service upon from the U.S. Environmental Protection you if outside the State of Colorado or if Education and Administration Center, served by publication pursuant to Agency and wasC.R.C.P. named ENERGY STAR 1110 Chapel Hills Drive. A second forum 4(g). If served by publication, service be complete on the day of Partner of the Year forshall 2009 and 2010. For is scheduled for Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m., at the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may behelped obtained from the Clerk 27 years, Cenergistic has school dis-of Eagleview Middle School, 1325 Vindicator the Court. tricts and other educational organizations Drive. Ballots will be mailed by the El Paso If youenergy fail to file consumption, your Answer or other renationwide reduce County Elections Department on Oct. 15. sponse to the Complaint in writing within thestay time required, judgment default allowing funds to where we needbythem See the county website at http://car.elpamay be rendered against you by the Court – in the classroom. soco.com/election/Pages/default.aspx for Public Notice for the relief demanded in the Complaint notice. You will readwithout morefurther details about this more voter information. DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 270 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Court Phone: 719-448-7700
PLAINTIFF: HILLSBORO CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: CASSONDRA D. COLLINS; TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF COLORADO; and THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles Edgar Palmer, aka Charles E. Palmer, Deceased Case Number: 2013 PR 30237 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 January 4, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Thelma L. Palmer Personal Representative c/o Debra Piazza Montgomery, Little & Soran, P.C. 5445 DTC Parkway, Suite 800 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 Legal Notice No: 932158 First Publication: September 4, 2013 Last Publication: September 18, 2013 Publisher: The Tribune
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 270 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Court Phone: 719-448-7700 PLAINTIFF: HILLSBORO CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: CASSONDRA D. COLLINS; TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF COLORADO; and THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 3168.012 Case No.: 2013CV2092 * Div: 18
Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 3168.012 Case No.: 2013CV2092 * Div: 18
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SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated this 8th day of May, 2013. Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF HILLSBORO CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Address of Plaintiff: Hillsboro Condominium Owners Association, Inc. c/o Z&R Property Management 6015 Lehman Drive, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Legal Notice No.: 932145 First Publication: August 14, 2013 Last Publication: September 11, 2013
This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated this 8th day of May, 2013. Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C.
Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF HILLSBORO CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. Address of Plaintiff: Hillsboro Condominium Owners Association, Inc. c/o Z&R Property Management 6015 Lehman Drive, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Legal Notice No.: 932145 First Publication: August 14, 2013 Last Publication: September 11, 2013 Publisher: The Tribune Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 270 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Court Phone: 719-448-7700 PLAINTIFF: HARTSOCK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. DEFENDANTS: BETTIE SUE PEARSON; U.S. BANK, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; and THOMAS MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 3376.003 Case No.: 2013CV2070 * Div: 4 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court. If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within
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 719-559-0837.
Vini E Crostini, 6 flight wine tasting paired with moZaic tasty bites is at 5 p.m the first Saturday of the month at 443 S. Highway 105, Palmer Lake. Cost is $40 per person. sErViCEs
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Coalition of Tri-Lakes Communities. Call John Heiser at 719488-9031 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 Colorado Springs Police Department, Gold Hill Division, 955 W. Moreno Ave, Colorado Springs. Visit https://coloradoranger.org/ index.php/troops/troop-i or email info@coloradoranger.org girl sCouting offers opportunities for girls ages 5-17 to make friends, learn new skills and challenge themselves in a safe and nurturing environment. Call 719-597-8603. 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 719-481-4608, or visit www.sertoma. org. history Buffs meets at Monument Library from 1-3 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month.
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food distributor that offers grocery packages at half the retail price to everyone. Call 800-375-4452 or visit www.sharecolorado. com.
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 719-495-2443.
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
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
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.
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One of the important stakeholder groups in our district is the Superintendent’s Diversity Community Council. This group is holding a Parent Academy event on Sept. 24 called “Caring for a Community of Learners: Understanding Biases.” The speaker, Regina Lewis from the University ; U.S. BANK, N.A.; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSof Colorado Colorado Springs, will discuss TEMS, INC.; and THOMAS MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF biases EL PASOand how they individual and social COUNTY, COLORADO affect educational and social environments. Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Suite 300 Education andRoad, Administration Center, 1110 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Chapel Hills Drive. Register through Parent Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 Academy at www.asd20.org/newsroom/ E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com
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Students in fifth through 12th grade at Mountain View Elementary, Challenger Middle School and Pine Creek High School began using iPads checked out to them by their schools this month. This is a pilot program in our district. Each school will hold a parent/student You are hereby summoned and required orientation session before the student to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint receives an iPad.filed The will used withdevices the Court in this be action, by filing with the Clerk ofand this Court an Answer or by students for homework research. We other response. You are required to file anticipate providing nearly your Answer or 900 other devices response to within twenty-one (21) days after filing of students this fall. Plaintiff’s initial disclosure statement and
Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 3376.003
SUMMONS Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 270 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Court Phone: 719-448-7700
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PLAINTIFF: COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: DAVID R. BARTLING; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; and THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO
If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.
Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999 Fax Number: 303.432.0999 E-mail: bschaefer@hindmansanchez.com Atty. Reg. No.: 34078 Our File No.: 803.004
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This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam.
Case No.: 2013CV030590 Div: 9
Dated this 6th day of May, 2013. Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of Plaintiff, as set forth in the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your Answer or other response within twenty-one (21) days after filing of Plaintiff’s initial disclosure statement and service upon you if within the State of Colorado, or within thirty-five (35) days after service upon you if outside the State of Colorado or if served by publication pursuant to C.R.C.P. 4(g). If served by publication, service shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.
/s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 Marc A. Tahiry, #38991 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF HARTSOCK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Address of Plaintiff: Hartsock Village Condominium Homeowners Association c/o Z&R Property Management 6015 Lehman Drive, Suite 205 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Legal Notice No.: 932150 First Publication: August 22, 2013 Last Publication: September 18, 2013 Publisher: The Tribune Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, EL PASO COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Court Address: 270 South Tejon Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Court Phone: 719-448-7700 PLAINTIFF: COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC. v. DEFENDANTS: DAVID R. BARTLING; COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY; and THOMAS S. MOWLE AS THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO Attorney: Brianna L. Schaefer Firm: HindmanSanchez P.C. Address: 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300 Arvada, Colorado 80002-1310 Phone Number: 303.432.8999
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If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the time required, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated this 22nd day of July, 2013. Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7). /s/ Brianna L. Schaefer Brianna L. Schaefer, No. 34078 Marc A. Tahiry, No. 38991 ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF COUNTRYSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
This is an action affecting the real property described in the Complaint and is a proceeding in rem as well as a proceeding in personam. Dated this 22nd day of July, 2013. Respectfully submitted, HINDMANSANCHEZ P.C. Original signature of Brianna L. Schaefer is on file with the law offices of HindmanSanchez P.C. pursuant to C.R.C.P. 121, §1-26(7).
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‘Big Red’ was Monument’s first high school The old schoolhouse has a long and storied history
olunh at By Danny Summers Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com 955 W. .org/ It’s about a five-minute drive between g Lewis-Palmer High School and Palmer
Ridge High School. Combined, there are o a safe more than 2,100 students in grades 9 through 12. Last spring there were about 550 graduates. A stroll down memory lane shows that sador things were much different a century ago. 433- That all changed with the construction of toma. The Lewis School, aka “Big Red,” in 1920. Located at 146 Jefferson Street in downtown Monument, Big Red served as the m. the high school through the spring of 1980. Today, the building is home to the District 38 ed to administration offices. But there is much more to the story. com“I remember the smell of the cinnamon , 443 ative rolls and the fresh bread,” said Sharon ack Lauer, a 1974 Lewis-Palmer graduate. “The call ladies in the cafeteria would make them. There was nothing else like it.” Lauer’s graduating class totaled 67. Less than 400 students were in grades 9 through ry Club.12. At that time, the high school covered 750. two campuses; Big Red and the current site of Grace Best Elementary (constructed in 1957). “I had art classes on the second floor of Big Red,” said Lauer, a long-time swimming coach at Air Academy High School and current athletic director at Discovery Canyon Campus. “The building had gorgeous views of the area with beautiful windows and wooden base boards. It was very unique.” The split campuses gave Lewis-Palmer a sort of college feel. The English department, for example, was on the first floor at Big Red. The science department was located at Grace Best. The gymnasium was also located at Grace Best. “The library was a separate building,” recalled Suzanne Kuehl, who taught English at Big Red from 1976 through 1980 before moving over to the new high school (located at 1300 Higby Road in South Woodmoor). “I also remember the smell of those cinnamon rolls. It was wonderful.” Kuehl retired as a teacher in 2002, but still coaches cross country for Lewis-Palmer.
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The District 38 administration building, aka “Big Red,” has a rich history that dates back to 1920 when it was constructed. Courtesy photo The Lewis School was named in honor of Inez Johnson Lewis, a teacher at the Palmer Lake School in District 33. She became county superintendent of schools, and was instrumental in consolidating three small school districts in order to be able to provide high school grades in the Monument area (beginning in 1917). At the time it was built, The Lewis School was the premier school in the area and became a central meeting place for community functions. The gymnasium was added in 1935, and the cafeteria (where those wonderful cinnamon rolls were made) was built in the early 1950s. Visitors who enter the main floor of the building today can view the original architectural plans, as well as a picture of Mrs. Lewis and a picture of the building’s architect. In 1921, The Lewis School had one graduate; Bernice Ingersoll. In 1922, the high school was accredited after electricity was installed, thanks to the efforts of District 5 superintendent Donald McKay. In those days, the school used gas lights
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Brown’s family roots in Monument date to the 1860s. He lived on a Fox Farm on Highway 105. “The bus used to come from Black Forest to pick us up and take us to school,” he said. Not long after Lewis-Palmer High School opened in 1980, additional classrooms were needed. A new addition in 1985 added 12 new classrooms, an auxiliary gym, and a central kitchen. The school was added onto again in 1997. Substantial student growth continued and eventually led to overcrowding. By the mid 2000s there were more than 2,000 students at Lewis-Palmer High School. To alleviate that situation, Palmer Ridge High School opened in the fall of 2008. The new high school features the largest geothermal heating system in Colorado. Meanwhile, Big Red has stood the test of time. It is part of the Historic Monument Walking Tour. There is already talk of an event to mark the 100th anniversary in 2020. So the next time you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to stop by Big Red and take in some history. You’ll be glad you did.
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because there was no electricity in Monument. For many years, Palmer Lake School District 33 paid tuition for their high school students to attend the new high school in Monument. On July 28, 1948, District 33 and Lewis Consolidated School District 5 of Monument voted to merge. At the election it was decided to give the combined districts a new number by adding 33 and 5. Thus, the district became 38 and was renamed The Lewis-Palmer Consolidated Schools. “When I graduated in 1950 we had 15 kids in my class,” said Gwilym Brown, who began taking classes in Big Red in 1940 as a third-grader. “I met my wife (Lillian) in 5th grade in 1942. I used to tie her braids to the chair and everything. “I have fond memories of (Big Red).” Brown and Lillian were married for 56 years until she passed away passed away in February. “My wife taught in Palmer Lake for 25 years,” Brown said. “My mother (Esther Brown) taught at Big Red.”
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The Classical Academy sophomore forward Robby Jacobs is enjoying a fine season for the Titans’ soccer team. He scored 17 goals as a freshman. Photo by Danny Summers
Jacobs finds the back of the net to his liking TCA sophomore forward has nine goals through four games By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com With 17 goals and 10 assists, Robby Jacobs enjoyed a superb freshman season for The Classical Academy boys’ soccer season. He is making his sophomore season one for the record books. “He’s grown a lot and matured and has stepped up his game,” TCA coach Blake Galvin said of Jacobs. “He just knows the game a lot better.” Jacobs, a left-footed forward, is off to a blistering start with nine goals through the Titans’ first four games - all victories. He’s had three-goal games against Alexander
Dawson and Manual. “I’m having a lot of fun,” Jacobs said. “I think our offense is faster this year. When it comes to attaching we can blow by anyone. That creates opportunities for a lot of guys.” TCA freshman midfielder Jaden Borja has assisted on a couple of Jacobs’ goals. “He has really good vision,” Borja said. “He has good speed. He looks to score. But he’s not selfish.” Jacobs played more a support role last year to Evan Young. Young led the team in goals (30) and assists (18). “I get a lot more attention (from opposing teams) without having Evan here and now I’m getting double-teamed” said Jacobs, who plays club for the U-16 Pride Predators. “I just try to use my speed to my advantage.” In 2012, The Titans compiled an impres-
sive 16-2 record and earned the No. 1 overall seed in the Class 3A state playoffs. Their season ended with a 1-0 loss to Faith Christian in the quarterfinals. Jacobs thinks this year’s squad can make a deep playoff run. TCA will move to the 4A level in 2014. “I think our team definitely has the capability of winning a state championship,” Jacobs said. “I want to finish 3A winning a state championship and then go into 4A and win another state championship.” Jacobs is hardly a one man show. “Robby might be the center piece of our offense, but other guys are not too far off,” Galvin said. “Teams just can’t focus on Robby. We have seven different guys with goals. That dynamic has helped quite a bit. Having
those supporting players has helped Robby.” Freshman forward Titus Grant usually plays opposite (right) of Jacobs. The two rarely communicate verbally on the field. “Robby has really good ball control,” Grant said. “We pretty know what the other guy is going to do most of the time. If I look up and see that he’s open I try to find a way to get the ball there.” With nine freshmen or sophomores on the 19-player varsity roster, the future looks very bright for the Titans. “We have an excellent group of players coming up through our middle school program,” Galvin said. “It’s fantastic. We had more guys out (43) this year than we ever have before. “It’s a good group of players and they want to be around each other.”
Wirtjes is the real deal Discovery Canyon quarterback is multi-dimensional threat By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com Alec Wirtjes just may represent the next stage of quarterback evolution in high school football. The Discovery Canyon Campus senior possesses the size (6-foot-4, 210 pounds), speed (4.68-second 40-yard dash), strength and accurate throwing arm that places him in rare company. “Even when he was a sophomore I saw some potential in him,” said Discovery Canyon coach Shawn Mitchell. “As he became more confident in the role I saw what he could do in that position. We wanted to highlight what he can do.” Mitchell could probably splice together a highlight reel from Wirtjes’ many electrifying plays this season alone. Through three games Wirtjes has rushed for a team-leading 349 yards (9.97 yards per attempt) and four touchdowns, while completing 18 of 32 passes for 365 yards (20.3 yards per completion) and four touchdowns. He has a staggering quarterback rating of 136. “This offense works out great for me,” Wirtjes said with a smile. “The defense expects the fullback (usually Adrian Mack) to run the ball most of the time; leaving me holes open on the outside.” The Thunder runs the complex flex bone
option that is based on misdirection. It is very similar to what Air Force runs. “At the beginning of the season and throughout the season our coaches pull out Air Force films as refreshers,” said Wirtjes, who is the third strongest Thunder player behind Alex Weber and Nik Duiker. “The offense is designed to make defenses commit to the option. We try to make people miss their assignments.” The Thunder did a great job of that on Sept. 5, when it routed Class 4A Air Academy 35-0 in a non-league game. Discovery Canyon is 3-0 (all road wins), having outscored its opponents 112 to 35. “We worked really hard in the spring and the offseason,” said Wirtjes, who became the team’s full-time starting quarterback as a junior. “A lot of 7-on-7 camps. “We don’t want to get too full of confidence and overlook any team, but we think we have a great chance to something special this season. We all have it in the back of our minds that a state championship is the ultimate goal. We think we have a realistic chance to make it there.” Wirtjes and the rest of his teammates and coaching staff are brimming with confidence for good reason. In 2012, the Thunder put together its best season in school history when it won the 3A Southern League championship and earned the No. 2 overall seed in the playoffs. The Thunder finished 9-2, easily its best record in the schools first five seasons as a varsity program. Wirtjes was a huge part of the team’s suc-
Discovery Canyon senior quarterback Alec Wirtjes is a dual threat. He accounted for 20 total touchdowns (10 passing and 10 rushing) as a junior. He is well on his way to topping that production this year. Courtesy photo cess last season. He was second on the team in rushing with 515 yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns, while completing 45 of 100 passes for 841 yards and 10 touchdowns. Mack led the team in rushing with 709 yards. Mitchell points to the regular-season finale against Coronado as Wirtjes’ breakout game. Wirtjes ran for a career-high 213 yards and three touchdowns. He also threw for 102 yards and a touchdown in the wild 46-41 Thunder victory at Garry Berry Stadium. “You could almost see him mature as a quarterback in that game,” Mitchell said. “He just kind of took over.” Wirtjes’ most impressive moment this
season came against Pueblo East in the second game. “On our first play from scrimmage he had a 72-yard touchdown run off of an option read,” Mitchell said. “He took the edge and was gone. It was pretty impressive.” Wirtjes, who is also a starting guard on the school’s basketball team, is hoping to play college football. He has had talks with Air Force and Colorado State, as well as the University of San Diego and Yale. “Air Force and CSU are looking at me as more of a tight end,” Wirtjes said. “That’s pretty much what I played until I was a freshman.” The Thunder hosts Elizabeth Friday at District 20 Stadium in a 7 p.m. start.
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Lewis-Palmer remains perfect on volleyball court By Danny Summers
Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com The Lewis-Palmer High School volleyball team isn’t even at full strength, but it is dominating the competition none-the-less. The Rangers won their own tournament last weekend, defeating Berthoud, Montrose, Gunnison and Valley in straight sets to improve to 7-0 on the young season. Junior outside hitter Alexa Smith led the way, recording 46 kills in the tournament as the Rangers allowed only Berthoud to score as many as 20 points in any one game. The Rangers have rolled in the early going, winning all 14 of their sets. Their next four matches are against formidable non-league opponents; Liberty, Pine Creek, Coronado and defending Class 5A state champion Doherty. The Rangers have played without three key players who have been forced to sit out the team’s first 11 matches due to the transfer rule; sisters Emily and Haley McCurley, and Mariah Evans. They are eligible to return Sept. 26 when Lewis-Palmer hosts Palmer Ridge in the 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference opener.
Smith leads the Rangers with 93 total kills, but she is not the only player on the team with outstanding numbers. Junior Nicole Montgomery has 36 kills, followed by freshman Lydia Bartalo’s 30 and freshman Elizabeth Reich’s 23. Smith leads the club in digs with 42. Right behind her is sophomore Tylar Fugate (33), Montgomery (24), Bartalo (22) and senior Abby Bartalo (20). The elder Bartalo is the team’s setter and has 171 assists already. GERMAN NEW THUNDER BOYS HOOPS COACH George German is the new boys basketball coach at Discovery Canyon Campus. The retired Air Force officer trained as an F-15E instructor pilot, T-38C evaluator pilot and was the director of operations and deputy group commander during his time in the military. German replaces John Paul Geniesse, who accepted a position as an assistant coach at Dane College in Crete, Nebraska. AREA FOOTBALL ROUNDUP The Classical Academy defeated Evergreen, 27-14, on Sept. 6 to even its record at 1-1. Lewis-Palmer fell to 0-3 after a 31-
20 loss to Northridge on Sept. 6. The Rangers led 20-10 at halftime, but Northridge roared back with three second-half touchdowns. Lewis-Palmer sophomore quarterback Paul Tillotson was 9 of 15 for 95 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Palmer Ridge fell to 0-2 after a 4019 loss to Vista Ridge on Sept. 6. Junior Eben Martin rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bears. BEARS ROLLING IN SOFTBALL The Palmer Ridge softball team is off to an impressive 8-3 start. The Bears experienced both ends of the spectrum last week, defeating Elizabeth, 14-1, on Sept. 5, then losing to Thompson Valley, 13-0, on Sept. 7. Madysen Kearns pitched a complete game against Elizabeth, allowing one run on three hits. Kearns was also 4 for 5 at the plate with four RBIs, two doubles and three runs scored. Also coming up big were Taylor Klee (three hits and three RBIs) and Jennifer Slaughter (two RBIs). Libby Acker scored three times. Kearns leads the team in batting average (.667), RBIs (18), doubles (7), triples (2), runs (14) and hits (22).
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