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Tri-Lakes Region, Monument, Gleneagle, Black Forest and Northern El Paso County • Volume 48, Issue 25

Steady progress on Black Forest Fire over weekend Staff Report

Flames lick over a ridge top near Highway 83 and Northgate. Reports say that the fire is less than a quarter mile from Highway 83. Photo by Rob Carrigan

El Paso County Sheriff’s Office continues to do structure and damage assessments. According to Black Forest Fire’s Joint Informantion Center updated on Monday morning, June 17, the fire was 65 percent contained. The fire had updated acrage figures at 14,198 acres, and over 1,100 firefighters still working on the fire. Fire officials were hoping for containment by as early as Thursday, June 20. Evacuations bans were lifted in certain areas and the new evacuation boundaries are as follows:

West Boundary is Hwy 83 (Hwy 83 is OPEN) from Burgess to Walker; East Boundary is Meridian Rd, from Burgess Rd to County Line Road. Meridian Road is CLOSED to the Public but OPEN to residents with proper I.D.; South Boundary is Burgess Rd. - Burgess Rd is CLOSED from HWY 83 to Meridian Road; North boundary is Walker Road from Black Forest Road to Meridian Road; Hodgen Forest Ranch or the area between. Also open: Howells Rd. on the West; Milam Rd. on the East; Burgess Rd. on the South; and Crosslen Ln. and Ford Rd. on the North 83 is OPEN. Walker is CLOSED.

“Great Basin Team 2 assumed responsibility for initial attack (I.A.) support within a 30 mile radius of the Black Forest Fire. The team is being shadowed by the Butler County, OH. All Hazards Type 3 Incident Management team. Thunderstorm activity began to move in from the west and impacted the area. Thunderstorms possessed erratic winds, lightning and moisture. A lightning strike fire was reported in the Black Forest Fire area next to a residence was quickly extinguished by the homeowner,” according to the incident report

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D-20 schools in Black Forest still standing Damage to grounds around school, still monitoring situation By Lisa Collacott

l c o l l a c o t t @ o u rc o l o ra donews.com Black Forest is home to two Academy School District 20 elementary schools and the morning after the fire started the schools were still standing. Edith Wolford Elementary School and School in the Woods are still standing, according to D-20 Superintendent Dr. Mark Hatchell. Hatchell and D-20 Chief of Security Brian Grady were able to view the schools the day after the fire. In an email sent to parents Hatchell said there is some fire damage on the grounds of Edith Wolford Elementary School as well as School in the Woods but the buildings appear to be fine. They are still closely monitoring what is happening with the fire. Edith Wolford Elementary School is one of D-20’s

original schools. The school was named for a teacher who taught at the original Black Forest Log School located on Shoup and Black Forest Roads. It is not known if the original school house, which was built in 1922, is still standing. The school closed in 1945 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Edith Wolford Elementary School is located on Black Forest Road, north of Shoup Road and School in the Woods is located on Vollmer Road, east of Black Forest Road. Hatchell said in the email that the district is concerned about the students and staff members of the district that live in Black Forest. “We know that many students and staff members have lost their homes and a large number are currently being evacuated,” Hatchell said. “As we move forward and assess the impact of this natural disaster I know we will have many families and staff who need our help. We are working to come together as a district and put plans in place so that we can assist with those needs.”

Evacuees Janet and Heather Humphrey eat breakfast in the front aisle of the auditorium at Palmer Ridge High School during a packed town hall meeting Saturday morning. Photos by Rob Carrigan

Residents voice frustrations at community meeting Publisher of Black Forest News loses her home but remains dedicated to keeping residents informed By Lisa Collacott

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Academy School District 20 School in the Woods as it appeared two years ago. The school is in Black Forest located on Vollmer Road, east of Black Forest Road. The school is still standing but the grounds around it have received fire damage. Edith Wolford Elementary School is also still standing but has sustained fire damage to its grounds as well. File photo by Lisa Collacott POSTAL ADDRESS

During a community meeting for Black Forest resident emotions ran high for those seeking information about assistance, the status of their homes and when they would be allowed re-entry. Commissioner Darryl Glenn, whose district includes Black Forest, hosted the meeting to provide information on where residents can go for assistance with their needs. Many residents wanted information on the status of their homes and when they could go see their homes

but he reminded residents that particular information would have to come from the sheriff. Patty Baxter, head of the El Paso County Office of Emergency Management, told residents that Kathy Russell, also from emergency management, would be taking the lead on the re-entry process for residents. Meeting continues on Page 10

Black Forest resident Bonnie Kruse, during a briefing on the progress of the Black Forest Fire in Colorado Springs, Colo., Friday, June 14, 2013. Bonnie’s family lost five homes to the Black Forest Fire.

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A variety of state agencies worked through the night — Wednesday, June 12 — and were continuing to respond to various wildfires burning in Colorado. “We are doing all we can with local, state and federal resources to help those impacted by the wildfires,” Gov. John Hickenlooper said. “At the same time, our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost homes

Gov. John Hickenlooper toured the Black Forest burn area and spoke with media about ongoing efforts to provide resources to firefighters and others battling the fire. Photo by Rob Carrigan

and property in the fires.” State resources were authorized Tuesday night as soon as they were requested by local authorities who had initial control over individual fires. The governor also authorized the Colorado National Guard to provide firefighting and traffic assistance. In addition: • The Colorado Department of Public Safety is actively involved in all fires and helping to allocate appropriate resources in conjunction with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control and the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. • The Colorado Department of Corrections evacuated the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility because the Royal Gorge Fire prompted a pre-evacuation order in the area. Nearly 900 inmates were taken to CSP2 and other prison facilities. • The Colorado Department of Human Services is monitoring the State Veterans Nursing Home in Florence near the Royal Gorge Fire and working with summer and day camps to help with any relocation needs for children and adults. • The Colorado Department of Transportation is assisting with road closures. • The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is assisting with recovery efforts and working with the Colorado Division of Insurance and other agencies. • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is posting air quality alerts atwww.cdphe.state.co.us. As for funding needed to fight these wildfires and others this summer, the Colorado General Assembly transferred $58 million into the Controlled Maintenance Trust Fund in SB 13-230. Of that amount, $10 million is available

in FY13, and the balance of $48 million will be available on July 1. The General Assembly made it clear that this $58 million is intended for disaster emergency circumstances (primarily fires) when necessary. By way of comparison, the state transferred $46.1 million into the Disaster Emergency Fund for all of last year’s fires. In addition to the $58 million, FEMA reimbursements from last year’s fires will be available in the Disaster Emergency Fund for expenditure on new emergencies. The state has adequate funding for accessing state and federal air resources to fight wildfires once resources are approved. Of course, weather conditions must be right for any of these assets to be used. “State and local authorities must request state assistance when a fire breaks out,” Hickenlooper said. “We are working hard with local communities to make sure they are aware of the assets available to them because our top priority should be getting water on fires within the first hour they are discovered.” A law passed by lawmakers this spring directed DPS to submit a report to the General Assembly concerning the feasibility of the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps (CFAC). The original version of the bill directed DPS to create the CFAC, which would have cost the state an estimated $17.5 million. No funding sources for this were identified by the General Assembly. At the same time, bill sponsors agreed during a meeting in the Governor’s Office with an alternative plan to explore a cooperative agreement with other Western states. The revised bill ultimately approved by the General Assembly has the leeway for either a massive or a minuscule financial impact.

El Paso County imposes Stage I fire restrictions Special to The Tribune Due to the strain on firefighting resources from current local and statewide firefighting efforts, as well as hot and dry conditions which are expected to continue, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa has imposed Stage I Fire Restrictions for unincorporated El Paso County effective immediately. El Paso County Ordinance 02-2 governing Stage I Fire Restrictions states: “Open burning and outdoor fires

are prohibited UNLESS done within permanently constructed fire grates in developed campgrounds and picnic grounds. “The use of wood burning stoves and charcoal grills at private residences in areas cleared of all flammable materials is ALLOWED. “The sale or use of fireworks is prohibited. “Outdoor smoking is only allowed IF done within an enclosed vehicle or building OR done in a developed recreation site OR while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter

that is clear of all flammable materials.” Maketa insists everyone remain vigilant in their compliance with the restrictions as our community faces challenging conditions which are likely to exist for an extended period. The tragedy in Black Forest and the ongoing recovery from the Waldo Canyon Fire are events which demonstrate the power and destruction of wildland fire. The sheriff’s office will exercise a zero tolerance policy for those persons who violate the restrictions.

One section of the bills says the Division may “purchase, acquire, lease, or contract for the provision of firefighting aircraft, facilities, equipment, and supplies for aerial firefighting.” The division already enters into con-Spec tracts for these services, which could indicate a minimal fiscal impact. However, if Ac the intent is to “purchase or acquire” therevidin is a potential for a massive fiscal impact tohave purchase, hire staff as pilots and mechan-evac ics, and provide space for an aircraft han-supp Fr gar. Estimates were about $17 million for thethere aircraft and $500,000 to $1.5 million annu-Pre K ally for staff and servicing. However, the billtion did not attach an appropriations clause. Hills Information on current and future Colo- St rado wildfires can be obtained from the following websites, which are updated regularly during incidents: INCIWEB: http://inciweb.org/state/6/ Colorado Office of Emergency Management: http://www.coemergency.com/ Current Map of Colorado Fires by COEM: https://maps.google.com/maps/ ms?msid=215563989566450268982.0004c3 28de8016253230a&msa=0&ll=40.446947,105.908203&spn=13.068198,19.753418 Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/links/ fire_info/index.html U.S. Forest Service Active Fire Map: http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/lg_ fire2.php Red Cross information: http://www. redcross.org/news/article/Red-Cross-Responding-to-Colorado-Wildfires Wildfire information can also be found on Twitter with these hashtags: #COFIRE, #BigMeadowsFire, #BlackForestFire and #RoyalGorgeFire.

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con-Special to The Tribune indier, if Academy School District 20 will be prohereviding a safe place for K -12 students who ct tohave been affected by fire or have been han-evacuated from the fire to come and receive han-support From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 17 and 18 r thethere will be a room for each grade level — nnu-Pre K , K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 at the Educae billtion Administration Center at 1110 Chapel e. Hills Drive. Colo- Students will be involved with age-ape folegu-

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Sheriff’s Office issued Stage I fire restrictions. Any permits to use or sell fireworks in the town of Monument have been rescinded. If the ban is still in effect on or by the Fourth of July, there will be no fireworks at Monument Lake. The Palmer Lake Fireworks Committee had received approval from the town of Monument this year to host the fireworks show at the lake.

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Special to The Tribune A program through which the experience gained by property owners affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire can be shared with people impacted by the Black Forest Fire is being developed by Colorado Springs Together, the nonprofit organization established to facilitate and coordinate the recovery after the Waldo Canyon Fire. Black Forest Fire victims may access the program by calling 719.593.0010 or though http://www.coloradospringstogether.org/ “Over the last 12 months our community gained more experience in fire recovery than any of us would have ever wanted,” said Bob Cutter, president and founder of Colorado Springs Together. “The most experienced people in our community are the citizens who suffered devastating losses last year; our intent is to match up those citizens whose homes were destroyed or damaged in the Waldo Canyon Fire with people who suffered the same losses in the Black Forest Fire.” Many Mountain Shadows residents and homeowners associations have already expressed an interest in helping their fellow citizens in Black Forest navigate the path that is ahead of them.

‘The most experienced people in our community are the citizens who suffered devastating losses last year.’ Bob Cutter The voluntary program is intended to speed the recovery process for those affected by the Black Forest Fire through the sharing of knowledge with insurance claims, debris removal, rebuilding permits, temporary living, and working through the day-to-day challenges following the disaster. On June 26, 2012, 347 homes were lost to the Waldo Canyon Fire. To date, almost 200 properties have received permits to rebuild, and approximately 70 homes are certified for occupancy.

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Association accepts donations for fire victims Special to The Tribune The Pikes Community Foundation is now accepting tax deductible donations to assist victims of the Black Forest Fire. The Community Foundation “Emergency Relief Fund 2013” is modeled after last year’s Waldo Canyon Firefighters Fund which received an outpouring of community support dedicated to the Waldo Canyon fire. Pikes Peak Community Foundation traces its history back to the original Colorado Springs Community Trust which quietly made millions of dollars of grants to im-

prove the quality of life in our community over a 70 year history of service to citizens in the Pikes Peak Region. Since 1996 the Pikes Peak Community Foundation has generated more than $100 million for a wide range of charitable purposes in our community. Checks made payable to the Pikes Peak Community Foundation with the notation “Black Forest Fire” can be sent to the Pikes Peak Community Foundation at 730 North Nevada in Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 or you can contribute online at www. ppcf.org and click on the button Emergency Relief Fund.

Nighttime lane closures suspended due to fire Special to The Tribune Nighttime lanes closures on Interstate 25 have been suspended until further notice as a result of the Black Forest Fire, which is burning east of the I-25 construction corridor.

Nighttime work that had reduced traffic to one lane in some segments of the construction zone is being suspended to ensure full highway capacity for first responders and evacuees. Daytime work, which does not impact through traffic lanes, is expected to continue if conditions allow.

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June 19, 2013

Donala has new general manager Kip Peterson takes reins ‘We have a very good crew from longtime district here. I am very pleased leader Dana Duthie with everyone.’

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Kip Petersen Petersen has been with Donala since January, serving in the role of assistant manager while he was preparing to transition to the role of general manager. “It was a healthy transition period. In other jobs I haven’t had a predecessor to learn from. Dana had this place well run,” Petersen said. Petersen brings a lot of experience to his new role. Before coming to Donala he was the general manager of Cherokee Metropoli-

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After 20 years at Donala Water and Sanitation District, general manager Dana Duthie is retiring. In a letter to customers, Duthie said, “I have enjoyed our customers’ support and understanding through these tough years of solving our water supply issues.” Duthie has spent 20 years with Donala and prior to that spent 25 years in the Air Force. His last day with Donala was June 14. In his letter, Duthie said the district would be left in good hands as assistant manager Kip Petersen is taking over as general manager.

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As a major wildfire threatened from the south, Elbert County residents were issued stricter burning rules last week. Sheriff Shayne Heap elevated the restrictions from Stage 1 to Stage 3 on June 12, a day after the Black Forest Fire ignited and ultimately prompted the evacuation of residents and livestock in portions of southern Elbert County. By the afternoon of June 16, the blaze north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County was 65 percent contained after having scorched more than 14,000 acres. Two people were killed and nearly 500 homes were burned in the state’s most destructive wildfire on record. All mandatory and pre-evacuation orders had been lifted in Elbert County by 8 a.m. June 15. But residents are being told to take precautions to help prevent wildfires within their home county. Elbert County’s heightened burn restrictions will remain in effect until further notice by the sheriff. Among other things, the rules ban open burning of any kind; outdoor smoking, except in certain areas clear of flammable materials; and the sale or use of fireworks. A complete rundown of the restrictions can be found at www.elbertcountysheriff.com. While Elbert County had avoided the worst of it, hundreds of residents in the Black Forest region were still waiting to return home June 15. Even though the fire was no longer active enough to produce a large smoke plume, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said it wasn’t safe for people to return home until roads and downed

power lines were repaired. Additionally, the deaths of two unidentified people trying to flee the fire were still being investigated. Maketa said he was in no rush to have people return to an area that, at least for now, was still being considered a crime scene. “I’m not going to compromise the evidence by allowing people in too soon,” he said. The fire broke out June 11 amid hot and windy conditions. It’s unknown what sparked the blaze, but investigators believe it was human-caused and have asked for help from the state and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as they sift through the ash. It is only a few miles away from the state’s second most destructive wildfire, the Waldo Canyon Fire, which burned last summer. The lessons from that fire spurred a quicker response, officials said. When the wildfire began in thickly wooded Black Forest, authorities swiftly evacuated tens of thousands of people from a region larger than the Denver metro area. Elbert County residents living between the El Paso County line and County Road 86, and west of Elbert Road, were given mandatory evacuation orders. Meanwhile, officials mobilized strike teams to defend the southern line of the county, a sheriff’s office news release stated. Fire spotters also were placed throughout the southern end of the county to monitor the fire’s progress. The sheriff’s office is encouraging Elbert County residents to register for code red. To do this, go to the county website at www. elbertcounty-co.gov and follow the instructions. Editor Chris Rotar, staff writer Deborah Grigsby and the Associated Press contributed to this report.

Elbert County officials release statement Special to The Tribune Firefighters and local law enforcement authorities, working in conjunction with heavy equipment crews and slurry drops, were able to hold a fire line from the Black Forest fire at Hardy and Eastonville roads in El Paso County, about 1½ miles south of the Elbert County line, according to a statement from Elbert County Sheriff Shayne Heap. “Elbert County fire districts, as well as ESCO deputies, have, without a doubt, saved lives, property and animals,” Heap said. Fire spotters have been placed through-

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a guitar and a fiddle. Woody Woodworth, owner of High Country Home Brew and Gifts and founder of the event, said he wanted to bring live music to the street so people could enjoy, so he brought his guitar and another man brought his fiddle and they put on a performance. They drew in about 60 people who danced in the street and enjoyed themselves. “We had a great time,” Woodworth said. Woodworth said the following year they moved the concert to Limbach Park where they have been held since then. The concerts have grown over the years drawing more than 600 people. From bake sales and food sales,

Woodworth said the concerts raised $13,000. The money was donated to the town to help pay for the construction of the band shell. The concerts will take place every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. through July 31. Admission is free and concert goers can bring lawn chairs and blankets. “It’s a great family event. They can enjoy hotdogs and homemade cookies and two-hours of fun,” Woodworth said. This year’s line-up includes: • June 19 — Hammerstadt • June 26 — D-D Invasion • July 10 — Blue Pepper Trio • July 17 — Inman Brothers • July 24 — Skean Dubh • July 31 — Jody Adams and the String Dudes

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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.

AmAtEuR RAdio Operators, W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Monutemnt Fire Protection District Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Call Joyce Witte at 488-0859 for more information. Adult RECREAtionAl and intermediate pick up volleyball is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Call Claudia at 719-313-6662 for details. Bingo By the Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 is conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/bingo.htm for more

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 Advisory Committee. Their mission is to help establish a stronger relationship between the club and the community. They are looking for representatives from all home owners associations. The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM at Gleneagle Golf Club.

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Once again, thank you for answering the call On Father’s Day, I couldn’t help but think about my dad’s service in the volunteer fire department for many years. Many fathers and mothers, paid and volunteer, have always made sacrafices for us, sometimes in spite of their own predicaments. Cetrainly, though I know it not an adequate response, our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to those who have lost so much in this recent tragedy. All the time I was growing up in a small town in southwestern Colorado, a strange, faceless phone with no dialing mechanism hung right on my dad’s side of my parent’s bedroom. I think there might have been as many as eight of them (exactly alike) hanging in various locations (homes and businesses) around the small town of 800 residents. All of them were the property of the local volunteer fire department. Whether it be night or day, the loud, unremitting, urgent ring would sound con-

tinuously at the breakout of a fire -- until someone picked up and answered the call. If the call was judged not to be a prank, or false alarm, then the lever on the black box next to the phone was shoved over, all the way to the right, and the fire siren down at the town hall would begin its mournful summons of the 25 or 30 volunteer firefighters in the area. Later, of course, heavy, boxlike pagers were worn on volunteers’ belts and the siren (that also served as the noon whistle,

because it was necessary to test each day), became obsolete. I am not sure what they use today in that town. The volunteers serving on that department – all by choice – and all continuing to work their regular jobs or at businesses to pay the bills and feed their families, would drop everything when the siren wailed. I considered that carefully again this week, as we continued to evaluate how fortunate we are, and what a debt we owe, regarding firefighter’s response and effectiveness when called to serve. When everyone else is running out, they are unselfishly, and usually anonymously, running in. As Fred Rogers noted, “Look for the helpers.” Of course, this week we are lining the roads, making signs and remembering (quite correctly so,) to mark the firefighters recent efforts. Wouldn’t it also be appropriate to also recall the locals, and on a regular basis, the

efforts of people like Pineville Hot Shots Kathi Beck, Tamera Bickett, Scott Blecha, Levi Brinkley, Douglas Dunbar, Terri Hagen, Bonnie Holtby, Rob Johnson, Jon Kelso or Missoula smokejumper: Don Mackey, and McCall Smokejumpers: Roger Roth, Jim Thrash and Helitack Robert Browning, Jr., and Richard Tyler? Or perhaps Oregon wildland firefighters: Zach Zigich, Retah Shirley, Jacob Martindale, Danial Rama, and Bart Bailey? After all, it might be night or day, and they may have to drop what they are doing to hear our urgent ring. Much like that faceless phone of my youth, we might forget about them for the most part, and never remember their names, or what kind of sacrifices they may have to make. But local volunteers, paid professionals, and others who travel from across the country to help -- pick up, and answer the call anyway.

Damage difficult to imagine Lightning striking again Message from District 20 Supeintendent Academy District 20 families: We are continuing to monitor the crews who are working so hard to battle the Black Forest Fire and we send our condolences to families who have lost everything or don’t know the status of their property. Several of our schools are now under mandatory evacuation status as of the afternoon of June 13. It’s difficult to imagine the sheer magnitude of this disaster. In the latest media briefing, we learned that 360 homes in our district have been destroyed. Our district relocated some of the activities that were being held in our schools that are closest to the fire. We are taking precautions to keep our students and staff members safe. Our most recent updates indicate that the structures at Edith Wolford Elementary and School in the Woods are still in good condition with no damage. I learned yesterday that we owe special thanks to the firefighting crew from the U.S. Air Force Academy for saving the structures at School in the Woods on Tuesday night. We value our long-term relationship with the AFA. Today, Governor John Hickenlooper visited the Type 1 Fire Incident Command Center that is set up at Pine Creek High

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School. Pine Creek is currently the temporary home of more than 700 firefighters from across the state and from a number of other states in the western part of the country. You have already received information about activities planned to support families and students at our Education and Administration Center on June 17 and June 18. If you need to, please take advantage of these opportunities for you and your children to find some respite from the stress of this difficult situation. Thank you for all you are doing to support each other. I am aware that many of you are reaching out to your neighbors and offering your homes, your help, and most importantly, your heartfelt support. Sincerely, Mark Hatchell, Superintendent

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It’s that time of year when we all need to heed the warning when “thunder roars go indoors.” Meteorologists on television often say it during the summer months and it’s best to take their advice. They may not always get the weather forecast right but they are scientists and if they tell the public to stay indoors during a severe thunderstorm then do it. I personally love to watch lightening and absolutely love it when the thunder is so loud it wakes us up in the middle of the night. But I am keenly aware that lightning can hit anywhere and is dangerous. Not only can it start fires but it can kill or seriously injure the person it hits. June 23-29 is lightning awareness week so if you don’t know much about lightning now is a good time to educate yourself. The National Weather Service has some excellent resources to use to get educated about lightning. The science of lightning, safety tips, what happens when people get struck by lightning and myths and facts can all be found at www.lightningsafety. noaa.gov. Thunder is the sound made by the flash of lightning. According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere between the atmosphere and the ground. A small positive charge develops near the thunderstorm cloud. There is a negative charge in the middle of the cloud that causes the ground to become positively charged. The air acts as an insulator between the positive and negative charge but when the difference in the ground becomes too great the insulator breaks down and there is a rapid charge of electricity which we know as lightening. There are approximately 25 million lightning strikes in the United States each year and NOAA says that each strike is a

potential killer. At least 54 people are killed each year by lightning strikes and hundreds of others are injured. Of those people struck by lightning approximately 10 percent are killed. According to NOAA a typical flash of lightning has about 300 million volts and 30,000 amps. NOAA draws comparison to the average household light bulb which has 120 volts and 15 amps. Now can you see how dangerous a lightning strike is? We’ve all heard the saying lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Not true. According to NOAA lightning can strike the same place repeatedly. Take the Empire State Building; it gets hit about 100 times a year. People often think that if they are outdoors and there is a thunderstorm it is safe to take shelter under a tree. That is another myth. Hiding under a tree is the second leading cause of lightning deaths. A former classmate of mine went camping with her children and it started to rain so her children decided to take cover under a tree. Her five-year-old was struck by lightning and was tragically killed. To avoid becoming a victim of a lightning strike it is best to understand how lightning works and know the safety tips. Visit the above website for more information.

Message from School in the Woods Alumni Committee Dear School in the Woods Alumni and Families, We know that many of you have been wondering about the status of our beloved School in the Woods during the devasting fire in Black Forest. You can get the latest information from our facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/SITWAlumni. We are posting SITW updates daily, with the help of our alumni network, to keep everyone informed on the effects of the fire on our school. We are happy to report that our school is still intact because of the truly heroic efforts of many firefighters, and you can see pictures of them in action on our facebook page. We appreciate the outpouring of support from our community and realize that many people are anxious to help. We will be posting information from the SITW staff (under the leadership of Academy School District 20 and Colorado State For-

est Service) on how you can help once cleanup efforts are under way. If our SITW community can provide help and support to our alumni families affected by this tragedy, we will post that information as well. If you are a family affected by this fire, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and please reach out if you need anything! We also use our facebook page as a tool to help our alumni and their families to stay connected and get informed about events such as the annual reunion. If you haven’t already done so, please ‘Like’ us on facebook to stay up to date on news from School in the Woods. Please share our link with other alumni so we can establish a communication link with as many alumni as possible! Sincerely, School in the Woods Alumni Committee

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Crawford Memorial project moving forward Special to the Tribune The Crawford Memorial was put on hold about a year ago when it hit a wall in fundraising efforts due to the recession but now that the economy is improving and the project is moving forward. At a recent Monument Hill Kiwanis Club meeting, members received an update on the Crawford Memorial project that honors favorite son MSG. William J. Crawford, a Medal of Honor recipient who resided in Palmer Lake. Ron Heard, project chair, and Steve Stephenson of the Crawford Memorial Executive Committee, gave an overview on the status of the project and the work of the Crawford committee. Jim Sawatzki, producer and director of Palmer Divide Productions, showed his interview with Crawford title, “Above and Beyond — A Medal of Honor Hero’s Story.” The project began in 2011 with a Memorandum of Understanding between the Crawford Committee and the El Paso County Government and Town Council of Palmer Lake. The decision to become a tax-exempt organization was eliminated when the TriLakes Community Foundation offered to become the fiscal agent for the project. Heard stated, “We want to build a memorial not an organization. The Tri-Lakes Community Foundation provides the nonprofit status need.” The mission of the Tri-Lakes Community Foundation is to be a resource and support for public projects and events that benefit the Tri-Lakes community. By providing a tax-exempt umbrella for projects like the Crawford Memorial, organizations can apply for grants and donations that are tax exempt. The original scope of the project began as three parts; a memorial to Crawford, a Wall of Valor paying tribute to heroic acts of valor performed by veterans on the Palmer Divide and a Freedom Trail with inscribed pavers forming a plaza and walking path.

Palmer Lake is the site of the Crawford Memorial and the future site of the new memorial. The project was put on hold because of the poor economy but committee members want to get the project going again and recently updated the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club on their plans. File photo by Lisa Collacott American Legion Post 911 in Palmer Lake has adopted the memorial as a special supporting project. They suggested scaling back the memorial project at this time. The plan is to scale back the scope and seek supplies and support from local businesses and citizens. The project can expand as time goes on. Heard would also like to come up with another plan for the pavers and would like to consult with local artists for ideas. Additionally, Heard has joined the Awake the Lake committee and will help its efforts to bring water back to Palmer

Things To do June 19, June 26, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31 Free concerts. Historic Downtown Monument presents its 2013 concerts in the park summer music series from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Limbach Park. Hammerstadt performs June 19. D-Day Invasion performs June 26. Blue Pepper Trio performs July 10. Inman Brothers perform July 17. Skean Dubh performs July 24. Jody Adams and the String Dudes performs July 31. Admission is free. Visit www.monumentmerchants. com. June 20 Book signing. Covered Treasures

Bookstore, 105 Second St., Monument, will host Colorado author Beth Groundwater from 5-8 p.m. June 20 for Monument’s monthly Art Hop. Beth will sign her third title in the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Adventure Series, “Fatal Descent.” Refreshments will be served. Call 719-481-2665.

chieF Manitou. The Palmer Lake Historical Society presents “Chief Manitou and His Contributions to the Pikes Peak Region” at 7 p.m. June 20 at Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent, Palmer Lake. Robert Cronk presents an informative evening about Pedro Cajete. Pedro was a Tewa Indian from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico, who became known locally as “Chief Manitou.” This program was rescheduled from February due to bad weather. Robert became interested in the history of “Chief Manitou” while exploring Pedro’s Cave near the Cave of

the Winds, which was named for Pedro Cajete. Robert’s research uncovered information about “Chief Manitou,” his travels, and his impact on the tourist industry of this region in the early part of the Twentieth Century. He also found “Chief Manitou” was well liked wherever he went, and why, back in his Pueblo, Pedro became known as “The Great Storyteller.” This event is free and refreshments will be served after the presentation. Visit www.palmerdividehistory.org.

through June 21; July 19-20 Quilt entries. Firehouse Quilts is

looking for quilt entries for its eighth annual quilt show to support its mission of helping children in crisis in Colorado. Early bird entries submitted by May 17 are taken at a discounted entry fee ($15). Otherwise, the fee is $18 per item, and the final deadline is June 21. This year’s show has a special theme, Patriotic, along with 13 other categories. The show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19-20 at the Douglas County Events Center in Castle Rock. All forms and instructions are available at www. firehousequilts.org; click on the Quilt Show link at the top.

June 29-30 Pond tour. Purely Ponds presents

the seventh annual Parade of Ponds, a self-guided pond and waterfall tour that will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region. The tour will last from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29-30 at 30 stops in the Colorado Springs area. Visit www.bgcppr.org or call 719-5707077 to learn more about the Boys and Girls Club. Visit www.purelyponds.com for information about the tour.

June 30 Board aPPlications. The Pikes Peak Library District has a vacancy on its board of trustees, which is a sevenmember volunteer board responsible for setting library policies, setting the library’s budget and hiring an executive director to oversee the operation of the district. The term of office is five years. Applications must be postmarked at noon on June 30 and should be mailed to Pikes Peak Library District, Board Applications, P.O. Box 1579, Colorado Springs, CO 80901. Board responsibilities will begin Aug. 1. Applications and position description available at http:// ppld.org/sites/default/files/bot/boardapplication.pdf.

June 28-29 coMedy show. Black Box Theatre presents “Kill the Critic,” a comedy, at 7 p.m. June 28, and at 2 and 7 p.m. June 29, at Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Tickets are $15. For information or to order tickets, visit http://killthecritic.brownpapertickets. com.

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Lake. “Without the lake there is no memorial,” Heard said. The town of Palmer Lake, the Awake the Lake committee and the Palmer Lake Restaurant Association have planned activities and concerts throughout the summer to raise funds and matching grants for the lake and planned park. MSG. Williams J. Crawford was born in Pueblo and is one of four Medal of Honor recipients from that city. During World War II, after destroying three machine gun nests, he was taken

prisoner by the Germans, spent 19 months as a POW and survived a 52 day, 500-mile winter march. He was reported missing in action and presumed dead by the U.S. Army. On May 11, 1944. His father accepted the Medal of Honor for his son, but months later it was learned he was in a German prisoner of war camp. President Ronald Reagan presented the Medal of Honor to Crawford at the U.S. Air Force Academy on May 31, 1984. More information can be found at www.crawfordmemorial.org.

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Matthew Ruskin Long 1957 - 2013

Matthew Ruskin Long, of Monument and Palmer Lake, passed away comfortably at Colonial Columns Care Center in Colorado Springs on June 6th, just short of his 56th birthday. Born in Rockville Center, New York, Matthew spent most of his early life in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. When the family moved to Colorado in 1974, Matt fell in love with the beauty and grandeur of the Colorado Rockies. He worked at first in the Springs/ Denver area and on the west coast of Florida, but found his calling when he joined IATSE Local 62 in Colorado Springs in April 1993, and he remained a member until his death. His associates there described him as a “darned good rigger” and a “really good electrician” who will be missed. He spent much of his leisure time hiking and climbing in the mountains along the Front Range and in Rocky Mountain National Park, summiting Long’s Peak a number of times and taking friends and relatives across the Continental Divide from Bear Lake on the East side to Grand Lake on the West. In addition to hiking in Colorado,

Matthew enjoyed house boating on Lake Powell in Utah. Matthew is predeceased by his parents, George W. Long and Robin H. Long of Monument, and his brother Curtis Long of St. Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his brother Steven Long of Delaware, his sisters Kathrin Harris of Illinois and Robin Doughty of Tasmania, Australia, his nephew Kenneth Long and grand-nephew Joshua Long also of Delaware, his companion Cynthia Runfola of Palmer Lake, Colorado, and many other relatives and friends. Matthew chose to be cremated at his passing, and did not want a memorial service at this time. Donations in his name may be mailed to the Rocky Mountain Nature Association (RMNA), attention Matthew Long Memorial, P.O. Box 3100, Estes Park, CO 80517, or on the donations page of their Web site, www.rmna.org. Matt’s name will appear on a Donor Recognition Wall in the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center when the wall is completed next fall.

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Reduce or limit activity during smoky conditions Public Health advises people to take precautions from wildfire smoke By Special to The Tribune As smoke from the Black Forest Fire and fires in surrounding areas continue to affect air quality in El Paso County, public health officials recommend people monitor air quality and if needed, take precautionary steps. El Paso County Public Health is advising people, especially young children, those who exercise outdoors, those involved in vigorous outdoor work and those who have respiratory disease (such as asthma) to reduce or limit strenuous outdoor physical activity. “If you can see or smell smoke it is a good indicator to reduce your exposure by going indoors,” said Jill Law, R.N., M.H.A. and Public Health Director. “If visibility is

decreased in your neighborhood to less than five miles, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.” The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued a wildfire smoke health advisory for the Black Forest Fire. To monitor current air quality, visit www.elpasocountyhealth.org. For those individuals without indoor air conditioning consider moving to cooler areas when possible. Drink plenty of water or other non-alcohol or decaffeinated fluids to keep cool. “This is time for people to reach out to their friends and neighbors,” Law said. “If you know someone affected by wildfire smoke that doesn’t have air conditioning, help them in any way you can, by inviting them over or helping them find a safe place.” Individuals experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing should consult their medical provider.

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Borders of Black Forest Fire as of June 13 at 8 p.m. Map Courtesy of El Paso County Sheriffs

Wednesday Evening, June 12

Fire has burned 8,500 acres Other areas are under voluntary evacuation By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com By Wednesday night, June 12, the Black Forest Fire has consumed nearly 8,500 acres and burned nearly 100 buildings in just 24 hours. During a 5 p.m. news briefing, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said that it was anticipated that another 3,000 acres will burn. He said the possibility for the fire to spread was extreme. The fire moved northwest and northeast and was encroaching on Elbert County. It doubled back to properties still standing and threatened Colo. 83 which is now closed. The mandatory evacuation areas have extended north to Walker Road and east to Colo. 83. Up to 9,500 people

having been affected. The Flying Horse neighborhood is under a voluntary evacuation notice. A voluntary evacuation order has also been issued for Northern Colorado Springs for areas west of Interstate 25 and north of Old Ranch Road within Colorado Springs city limits. Maketa said they are looking at preliminary planning should an evacuation order need to be issued for neighborhoods east of Colo. 83. Maketa said people should be in Ready! Set! Go! mode. There were 487 firefighters from 28 fire districts assisting in the Black Forest Fire. The transition to the Type I Incident Command team will take place tomorrow at 6 a.m. Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed a disaster declaration for the Black Forest Fire. The sheriff’s website has a list of homes that are a total loss or partially

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Photo from Hwy 83, just north of Northgate Road, 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 12. Photo by Rob Carrigan damaged and can be found at http:// www.epcsheriff.com/bff/Black%20Forest%20Fire%20-%20Residences.pdf.

Fire has grown to 15,000 acres, destroyed 360 homes High winds are fueling the fire By Lisa Collacott

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Bucket drops over the fire on Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Rob Carrigan

The sheriff’s office will be updating the addresses frequently. So far at least 92 homes have been lost.

The Black Forest Fire has destroyed 360 homes making it the worst wildfire in the Colorado history. During a Thursday morning news briefing El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said the fire has burned 15,000 acres and 38,000 people having been evacuated. During the night the mandatory evacuation had been extended up to County Line Road. The fire was still at zero percent containment Thursday morning and there are concerns that high winds will once again fuel the fire as it did yesterday.

“Wind is our number one threat,” Maketa said. High winds caused the fire to double back yesterday to its original starting point which was in the vicinity of Peregrine Way and Darr Drive. Maketa said the cause of the fire still has not been determined. A pre-evacuation notice is still in effect for those neighborhoods west of Colo. 83 from Northgate Boulevard to Colo. 105. Maketa said that the security is high in the evacuation areas with assistance from Monument and Palmer Lake Police Departments, Colorado Springs Police Department and the National Guard. There will be news brief at 5:00 p.m. in which Rich Harvey the incident commander for the Type I Incident Command team. Harvey was the incident commander for the Waldo Canyon Fire.

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Law enforcement meeting at Northgate Road and Highway 83 about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon just prior to mandatory evacuation order of Flying Horse area. Photo by Rob Carrigan

Two people have died as a result of the Black Forest Fire. El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa said the remains of two people have been found. Maketa didn’t give the exact location but said the two individuals were found on a property in a heavily wooded area and it appears that they were preparing to evacuate. He said they most likely died on Tuesday, the day the fire started. Because of the two deaths there is now a criminal investigation underway. Forty-eight hours after the fire started it has burned 15,700 acres and 38,000 people have been evacuated, affecting 13,000 homes. The evacuation area has extended into Colorado Springs which includes the Flying Horse and Highlands Ranch neighborhoods. In unincorporated El Paso County the mandatory evacuation has extended to

the western edge of Fox Run Regional Park, Baptist Road to the north and Northgate Boulevard to the south. The number of lost homes still stands at 360. “I’m very hopeful that we didn’t lose any homes today. I’m optimistic. If we did we lost very few,” Maketa said. Rich Harvey, the Type I Incident commander, said there are now 750 firefighters on the fire and today they focused on making sure the south end of the fire near Shoup Road was contained. He said the fire is about five percent contained. “It’s not much progress. We have a long way to go,” Harvey said. El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn said they are working on creating a Black Forest Re-entry Response Team. Glenn also said he has personally seen The Pinery, School in the Woods and Black Forest Community Center and they are in good condition. He pointed out that fire fighters from Security and Boulder fought hard to make sure the fire did not touch the School in the Woods. Edith Wolford Elementary School is also still standing.

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Russell is a Black Forest resident who many residents know and a former lieutenant with the Black Forest Fire and Rescue. Other residents were concerned about pets that were left behind and voiced loud and clear that the Black Forest Animal Sanctuary must be allowed access back in to rescue animals. The animal sanctuary had been going into the burn area to retrieve animals but was escorted out on Friday. Residents and volunteers with the rescue said the volunteers with the animal sanctuary needed to get credentials to be let back in. Commissioner Peggy Littleton told residents that several volunteer organizations would be available to help residents sift through the ash to retrieve any items that may have survived the fire. “This community is here to help,” Littleton said. She also talked what to do if people need to evacuate and they should have a 72-hour kit ready however she was cut short when one person in the audience yelled, “We are already past that.” Littleton was met with applause when she told residents that she told law enforcement to shoot on sight if they see any looters. “We’ve already gone through enough trauma and heartache,” she said. There was a time for questions and answers and one resident asked if the next meetings could focus on those residents who don’t know where to go and who are scared and others asked if there could possibly be a location, perhaps in Monument, where residents can go instead of having to go to the Citizen’s Service Center on the Garden of the Gods. Some residents stood up and encouraged other residents including Judy von Ahlefeldt, publisher of the Black Forest News. Ahlefeldt has been a resident of Black Forest for 43 and was one of the many who lost her home in the fire. All the houses on her street burned down. She also lost one of her horses and the other was badly burned and receiving care. When the fire first started Ahlefeldt didn’t immediately leave. She spent an hour

The Black Forest fire rages into a towering inferno the day after it started. The fire was at zero percent containment nearly 48 hours after it started. Courtesy photo taking pictures of the fire for the newspaper. “I saw it crown,” von Ahlefeldt said. von Ahledeldt lives north of the slash/ mulch area, which is located on Shoup and Herring Roads. She said once the wind changed direction it headed straight towards her home. She was able to save very little of her own belongings. “I did save the newspaper archives,” von Ahlefeldt said. She said she knew that one day this type of fire would happen in Black Forest and might not have been as bad if more people would have mitigated. “It wasn’t a matter of if but when,” she added. She said recently a lot of mitigating was done at La Foret Conference and Retreat Center and that’s what saved those buildings. Also untouched were the buildings at the corner of Shoup and Black Forest Roads including the historic Black Forest Log School and the Black Forest Community Center. “That’s the heart of our community,” von Ahlefeldt said.

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Fire is holding, no new ground gained Still at five percent containment By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com The Black Forest Fire is still at five percent containment but El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa is very pleased that the firefighters haven’t lost any additional ground and there were no additional structures were lost on the second night of the fire. “Yesterday we gained tremendous ground,” Maketa said. Incident commander Rich Harvey said, “The corner is a long ways away but we are turning a corner.” Harvey said there are a lot of hot spots they are concerned about particularly on the northern edge and just east of Colo. 83 and Shoup Road, but firefighters have a dozer line along Colo. 83 and will focus on those areas today. He said they are working closely with the Westcott Fire Protection District, Black Forest Fire and Rescue and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District in those areas. Maketa said on June 13 that the fire had burned 15,700 acres but at the June 14 morning news brief he said they now think it is between 13,000 and 15,000 acres. The number of homes lost now stands at 379. Maketa said they are still surveying 7,000 homes to see what the damage is. The list of homes can be found at http://www. epcsheriff.com/bff/Black%20Forest%20 Fire%20-%20Residences.pdf. The sheriff’s office is continually updating the list. Maketa said that investigators are narrowing down a point of origin for where the fire started. He requested that anyone with information or pictures that may be helpful to the investigation call 719-444-8393 or

County and fire officials were considerably more upbeat with cool weather and some rain as they announced 30 percent containment figures and down-graded evacuation status in areas west of Highway 83. Photo by Rob Carrigan email blackforesttipline@elpasoco.com. The number of people evacuated still remained at 38,000 by the afternoon of June 14. The National Guard set up a road block

at the corner of Voyager Parkway and Northgate Boulevard to block anyone from trying to get into the Flying Horse neighborhood where Discover Canyon Campus is located.

There was also one at the entrance to the Northgate Highlands neighborhood. Maketa said the sheriff’s office has not received any reports of looting.

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Smoke from the Black Forest Fire could be seen in Castle Rock on June 11. Photo by Virginia Grantier

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Police officers were going door-to-door Thursday afternoon when evacuation orders for the Flying Horse area were issued. Photo by Rob Carrigan

This is all that remains of trees and street signs at the intersection of Black Forest Road and Brentwood Drive. The Black Forest Fire has burned 15,000 acres and at least 360 homes and more evacuations have been ordered. Courtesy photo

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AFA airfield increases flying for summer program Special to The Tribune

A fire that started in Jacks Valley on the Air Force Academy on June 10 was visible throughout northern El Paso County. The cause of the fire was unknown but may have started from a lightning strike. Photo by Lisa Collacott

Wild fire burns ½ acre at AFA Cause unknown but lightning could be to blame By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com A fire that started on the United States Air Force Academy was a reminder that it is fire season. The fire started on the evening of June 10 in Jacks Valley and as of the next afternoon it had burned one-half acre and was 50 percent contained. A plume of smoke could be seen coming from the area north of Ca-

thedral Rock around 5 p.m. after the fire started. Academy officials said the cause of the fire is unknown however local meteorologists said there were several lightning strikes in the area at the time. Meade Warthen, spokesperson for the academy said there were no structures threatened and no injuries. Fire crews from El Paso County, Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service assisted academy fire fighters in getting the fire under control. Crews will continue to attack the fire until it is fully contained. A red flag warning was issued for all of Southern Colorado on June 11.

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Former National Hockey League defenseman Al Pederson is the ice rink director for Colorado Sports Center in Monument. Pederson runs hockey leagues for adults and kids, and also spends much of his time teaching the game to younger players. Photos by Danny Summers

Pederson loves spreading hockey cheer Colorado Sports Center stayed open during Black Forest Fire By Danny Summers MONUMENT – Al Pederson spent the early part of last week preparing for the possible evacuation of his home due to the massive Black Forest Fire. But that didn’t stop the former National Hockey League defenseman from keeping up with his job as the ice rink director for the Colorado Sports Center. “We remained open for business,” Pederson said. “People want to skate and we’re here to serve them.” Colorado Sports Center is west of Interstate 25 – just outside the evacuation area where the Black Forest Fire destroyed more than 400 homesn and charred around 20,000 acres as temperatures soared into the 90s. Pederson kept a cool head as he prepared for a bust wee on the ice. “We try and create a family atmosphere here,” Pederson said as he laced up his skates and hit the ice to teach a beginner’s hockey class to five-year olds. “Everybody gets to know each other. We respect each other. Everyone works together.” Pederson is at the rink just about every day, organizing and running leagues for adults and youths. Since ice was installed at the center in 2006, thousands of adults and youths have skated in leagues or taken part in skills camps. “We were hoping the games would be on today,” said Jocelyne Taylor, a Rockrimmon resident whose 14-year-old son, Jared, played in a game at the Center on

Pederson teaching the game to younger players. June 15. “We needed this with everything that’s been going on this week.” Hailey Moriarty of Falcon had to take a roundabout way to reach the Center for her son’s game on June 14. But six-yearold Chase – who likes to be called “Crusher” – was happy that he was able to skate. “We texted Al just to be sure we were still on for today,” Hailey said. “It’s good to get out and do our normal routines.” Pederson, 48, played eight seasons with the Boston Bruins, Minnesota North Stars (now Dallas Stars) and Hartford Whalers (now Carolina Hurricanes). Nicknamed “Beach,” Pederson retired as a player in 1995 and began a coaching career. He arrived in Colorado Springs in 2001 to take over as coach and general manager of the minor league Colorado Gold Kings, who played in the west Coast

Hockey League. The Gold Kings folded after the 2002 season, but Pederson decided to remain in Colorado Springs. His wife was originally from the Widefield area and the couple had a young son. “The life of a coach is tough,” Pederson said. “You do a lot of moving. That’s tough on a family. I made a family decision to stay here.” Pederson took a job at Soc ‘n Roll (the former name of Colorado Sports Center) in late 2002 and was the director of the InLine hockey camps. When ice was put down in 2006 he was the obvious choice to become ice rink director. “He’s really cool,” said 15-year-old Vincent Munchmore, who has played under Pederson’s directions for several years. “He’s fun to be around. He’s really nice.” As a player, Pederson was a no-non-

sense defenseman. He scored just five goals in his NHL career and holds the record for having played the most consecutive games without a goal. He played in 64 playoff games for the Bruins, including Stanley Cup Finals in 1988 and 1990. He was paired on defense with Hall of Famer Ray Bourque (also of Colorado Avalanche fame). While Boston never won a Stanley Cup during his days, the Bruins did finally manage to win the Cup in 2011 – breaking a 39-year drought for the organization. The Bruins are back in the Stanley Cup Finals this year and are tied game one game apiece with the Chicago Blackhawks as of June 16. Pederson remains in contact with many of his old teammates, including Bourque. But as much as enjoys talking about the old days, Pederson would much rather focus on what he does at the Sports Center. “I’m passionate about working with adult leagues and getting kids involved in the sport,” Pederson said. “We’re constantly getting a lot of new players. We have players from 3 to 70. As soon as they’re out of diapers, I’m out recruiting. “It’s great to teach them the right away, and teach life lessons along the way.” Pederson has set up “Donation Stable” – a sort of Goodwill for players in need of equipment. “Coach Al was real helpful in teaching me to play hockey,” said Timothy Marsico, 12 of Red Rocks Ranch. “He has a mindset that says ‘I know what the kids need and I’m going to help them become better players.’ He knows what he’s doing.” If you would like to get involved with a hockey league or program at the Center, feel free to give Pederson a call on his cell phone at 719-439-3243.

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Academy Junior Wins Sportsmanship Award By Danny Summers COLORADO SPRINGS – Air Force Academy’s William Kent, a junior thrower on the Falcons’ track and field team, was selected as the 2012-13 recipient of the Mountain West Hal Rothman Sportsmanship Award, it was announced last week. At the New Mexico Collegiate Class in February, Kent was competing in the weight throw. After registering a throw of 17.99 meters on his first attempt, Kent fouled on his next three tries. During his fifth attempt, he made a successful throw that was recorded by the official as 19.55 meters (approximately 64

feet). Upon hearing the official’s report, Kent was certain he had not achieved that distance ... a mark that would have been a new Academy record and most likely earned him a place at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Kent approached the official to explain that the tape must have been misread, as he wanted to ensure the correct distance was recorded. Kent knew he had exceeded the 60-foot mark (approximately 18.3 meters), but not to the extent originally announced. Initially, the official was certain the distance he had recorded was accurate. However, upon further discussion with Kent, the officials agreed to lower the mark to 18.55 meters.

While his throw was still good enough to win the competition, his integrity prevailed over accepting an Academy record and NCAA provisional qualifying mark. Established in 2005-06, the conference’s sportsmanship award is presented to a student-athlete in a NCAA-sponsored sport who has distinguished him or herself through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. The award was renamed by the Mountain West Joint Council to honor the late UNLV faculty athletic representative and noted historian Hal Rothman, who passed away in February 2007 following a courageous battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). A native of Marietta, Ga., Kent is the

fourth Air Force student-athlete to earn the award, joining former fencers Dalton Boatright (2011-12), Daniel Trapani (2010-11) and Peter French (2007-08).

JORDAN NAMED NEW LEWIS-PALMER ICE HOCKEY COACH

Hal Jordan, a former Triple AAA coach with the Colorado Rampage, was recently named the new ice hockey coach for Lewis-Palmer – a District 38 combined team that also features players from Palmer Ridge. Jordan takes over for Steve Fillo, who stepped down earlier this spring after seven seasons. Fillo guided the Rangers to back-toback state titles in 2010 and 2011.

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16 ounce, four-pack cans and will have it available June 21. Devil’s Head Red will also be sold in cans and will be available at the end of July or early August. Customers will also see a name change to the beer The Brits are Back to Little London English Mild. Wright said that Pikes Peak Brewing Company is the only brewer in the Colorado market to can their beers. “Colorado Springs is drinking good craft beer but they are not drinking local craft beer and I want to change that,” Wright said. The brewery is working on a brand new website that will be mobile friendly and there will also be an online store to purchase merchandise. Pikes Peak Brewing Company is celebrating its second anniversary with concerts beginning June 15-23, a hike to Devil’s Head Lookout on June 21 and a beer can derby on June 23.

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