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Lewis-Palmer School District 30 Community Collaboration Events:
Please join us in weighing options around the question "What's Next in D38?"
- January 15, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Bear Creek Elementary School
- January 23, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Lewis-Palmer Elementary School
- January 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Lewis-Palmer High School
- January 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Palmer Lake Elementary School
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 12 and 18: Simmering dissatisfaction brings rush of resignations
- Monument Academy School Board, Dec. 9: Board hears from bond advisor, learns about secondary school program, accepts member’s resignation
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Dec. 3 and 16: Newly elected members sworn in, officers appointed, audit approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 2: April election ballot question approved; three trustee positions up for election
- Monument Planning Commission, Dec. 11: Tri-Lakes Monument fire station annexation approved
- Monument Board of Trustees, Dec. 16: Treasurer payout, 2020 budget approved
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Dec. 9: 2020 budgets and rate increases approved
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 9: New rates, budget for 2020 approved
- Triview Metropolitan District, Dec. 11: Rates up, mills down
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 12: Rates, mill levies, and water storage feasibility study approved
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 3: 2020 budget approved unanimously
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Dec. 4: 2020 budget approved; engineer promoted
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Dec. 11: 2020 budget approved; interim chief extended
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Dec. 5, 10, 12, 17, and 19: Amendments to Forest Lakes Phase II approved
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Dec. 18: Board updates reserve fund policy, approves renovation
- December Weather Wrap
- Corrections to the Dec. 7 issue of OCN
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Great way to start the new year
- December Library Events: Learn to play the ukulele, improve your diet, and hear about the work of a forensic pathologist
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Our forests and trees can talk, cry, and sing to us
- Art Matters: Live longer with art in your life
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Tri-Lakes rings the bell for the Salvation Army
- Palmer Lake Star
- Open Space Contract, Dec. 3
- Hazel Miller at TLCA, Dec. 6
- Kiwanis Craft Fair, Dec. 7
- Song Spinners, Dec. 8
- Palmer Lake Fire & Safety, Dec. 6
- Monument Tree Lighting, Dec. 7
- School in the Woods, Dec. 10
- Church at Woodmoor, Dec. 11
- VFW honors veterans, Dec. 14
- Friends of Fox Run Park, Dec. 14
- Presents for Patriots, Dec. 14
- Santa on Patrol, Dec. 14 & 21
- Palmer Lake Yule Log, Dec. 15
- Outpouring, Dec. 17
- Ice Fishing on Monument Lake, Dec. 31
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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Corrections:
The article, Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake, Nov. 20: Members vote on next steps, should have identified the woman in the photo as Christie Ramshur, not Christie Rancher. OCN reported that Ramshur "stressed the need for the trustees to return to serving the citizens." Ramshur corrected the statement to reflect her belief that "every trustee agreed to serve as a trustee in an effort to serve the citizens" and never indicated that they need to return to serving. We apologize for any confusion this error might have caused.
The article, Palmer Lake Town Council, Nov. 14: Council hears update on bridge, should have identified the person speaking on behalf of Awake the Lake as Darin Dawson, not Derek Austin. We apologize for any confusion this error might have caused.
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- Monument Board of Trustees, Nov 18: Separation agreement for Treasurer, Home Place Ranch approved, All Kratom sales banned
- Nov. 5 Election Results
- Monument Planning Commission, November 13: Commissioners to depart MPC, Triview Final Plat and Comprehensive Plan Resolution approved, town code revision open houses to come
- Palmer Lake Town Council, November 14: Council hears update on bridge
- Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake, Nov. 20: Members vote on next steps
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Nov 19: Budget 2020 begins with battalion chief additions
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 20: Voters approve 6A; CDOT’s I-25 weather closure plans discussed; 2020 Budget reviewed
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Nov. 20: County ignoring its own rules, chief warns
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Nov. 4: Board says farewell to Director Mark Pfoff, Palmer Ridge geothermal field suit settled
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Town Hall Meeting, Nov. 14: District 38 holds town hall meeting after failed bond issue
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory Committee, Nov. 12: Reports on Special Ed Advisory Committee, School Finance, and Legislative initiatives
- Monument Academy School Board, Nov. 14: Board hears revised budget and first COO report
- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Nov. 18: Post-election discussion, Somers’ Listening and Learning Tour
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Nov. 4: Rate increases proposed; preliminary 2020 budget discussed
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, November 12: Walters property developer requests water
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Nov. 12: Residents must allow utility easement access
- Triview Metropolitan District, Nov. 20: October’s record snowfall and cold temperatures stall Jackson Creek Parkway progress
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Nov 5, 12, and 14: Final direction for 2020 budget given; Struthers Road/ Gleneagle Drive intersection project progresses
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Nov. 5 and 19: Amendments to Forest Lakes Phase II recommended for approval
- Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations Inc., Nov. 9: NEPCO holds annual elections, hosts county commissioners
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Nov. 20: Board approves budget, hears WPS updates
- November Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: ‘Tis the Season for Great Books
- December Library Events: Enjoy puppet shows and make last-minute gifts at your library
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Local trees: the heroes and villains
- Art Matters: Collecting art to live with and love
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Palmer Lake Chili Supper and Star Lighting
- Black Forest Arts & Crafts Show
- TLC Harvest of Love, Nov. 7, 14
- Crawford House Vets, Nov. 1-3
- MA Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Home composting, Nov. 14
- Bettman & Halpin at TLCA, Nov. 15
- Blacksmithing at WMMI, Nov. 9
- Plaque honors vets, Nov. 11
- GWC arts and crafts show, Nov. 15
- A busy November for the TLWC
- Harley’s Hope, Nov. 17
- Friends of Fox Run Park, Nov. 16
- Bomb threat at Wal-Mart, Dec. 5
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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CORRECTIONS:
The article, Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14: Water line replacement planned, incorrectly identifies a water line replacement planned for Scrub Oak Way. The correct location is Scrub Oak Circle, which intersects Scrub Oak Way but is a different road. We apologize for any confusion this error might have caused.
The article, Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 23: Part-timers become full-time; Flying Horse North lacks hydrants, has an incorrect statement in the section on the 2020 proposed budget. It incorrectly states, "BFFRPD operates on 59.75% of the budget to ensure revenue is available in the first quarter of the year." It should have read, "The total compensation (wages and benefits) for employees is 59.75% of the entire budget." We apologize for any confusion this error might have caused.
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- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Oct. 23: Board honors Officer Schill, encourages caution for estate sales and funerals
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 21: Kratom moratorium extended ahead of eventual ban; I-25 Gap project revisions
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 1, 3, 8, 15, and 17: Abert Ranch preliminary plan approved; initial budget hearings held
- Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 7: Town attorney advocates for developer to get rehearing
- Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 9: Site Plan Application and Final Plat for Jackson Creek North, Filing No. 2 approved
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10 and 24: Well and drainage issues concern council
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 14: Water line replacement planned
- Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 16: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project: Good news continues
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 19 and Oct. 17: Green dye, other culprits plague wastewater system
- District Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 8: Summary of superintendent activities, legislative review, teacher evaluation process
- Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 10: Board selects new chief operating officer
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Oct. 28
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 15: Seven promoted, including one new lieutenant
- Black Forest Fire/Rescue Protection District, Oct. 23: Part-timers become full-time; Flying Horse North lacks hydrants
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 23: 2020 budget ideas hashed out; Red Rock Ranch HOA national Firewise award recognized; board vacancy filled
- September Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Fall into great new books
- November Library Events: Try a new craft at the library
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 17: Homesteaders on what are now Air Force Academy grounds
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Outsmarting weather and deer
- Art Matters: Awesome: algebra, imagination, and art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Monument Beautification
- D38 Board Candidates Forum, Oct. 3
- Black Forest Together, Oct. 5
- Empty Bowls, Oct. 2
- Songwriters at TLCA, Oct. 4
- Take a Kid Mountain Biking
- Creek Week, Oct. 5
- North EPC Nature Center, Oct. 7
- D38 Hall of Fame, Oct. 12
- 100+ Women Who Care, Oct. 16
- Palmer Lake 0.5K
- TLWC awards Silver Alliance
- High Country Kids 4-H, Oct. 13
- Business Expo, Oct. 17
- Petra at TLCA, Oct. 25
- Pumpkin give-away, Oct. 19
- Trunk or Treat, Oct. 25
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 12 and 24: Citizens’ committee presents concerns
- Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 12: Secondary school update: no YMCA, no new middle school seats
- An important message for our readers
- Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, Sept. 10, 12 and 16: Board passes resolution regarding local control, designates strategic goals
- Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 16: Home Place Ranch a nonstarter
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 4 and 17: New board member selected
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, Sept. 25: Three apply for replacement position; fiscal policy updated
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 25: New board president and treasurer selected; preliminary 2020 budget presented
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 9: Radium concerns being addressed
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 10: Budget planning begins; testing talk continues
- Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 10: Jackson Creek Parkway construction near midway point
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Sept. 25: Board discusses tall grass mowing, new employee policy
- September Weather Wrap
- El Paso County Planning Commission, Sept. 17: Abert Ranch preliminary plan recommended for approval
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Book clubs are reading …
- October Library Events: Explore All Pikes Peak Reads
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Sep. 19: Student details lives of Doc Holliday, Kid Curry
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Mullein, a backyard fountain of youth
- Art Matters: Visual culture: ranching and the ecology of art
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Citizens for a Better Palmer Lake reviews survey, considers actions
- New traffic light on 83, Sep. 5
- Family Day at WMMI, Sep. 7
- Family Freedom Festival, Sep. 14
- Phil Keaggy at TCLA, Sep. 6
- D38 bond open house, Sep. 10
- Palmer Lake Wine Festival, Sep. 14
- Short-term rental assessments
- Sertoma Patriot Golf, Sep. 17
- Somers at Outpourings, Sep. 17
- New Christy Minstrels at TLCA
- RMMA Concert, Sep. 14
- Flying Horse VIN Festival, Sep. 15
- Hope Restored in Black Forest
- Bines and Brews, Sep. 21
- TLMFPD Open House, Sep. 28
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 26: Board approves wording of bond issue, discusses local control in light of sex-ed law
- Monument Academy School Board, Aug. 8: Board hears leadership, funding, and design concerns
- Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 8 and 22: Council defers ballot initiative to fund Fire Department
- Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 19: "Clean" 2018 audit accepted with board questions
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 12: Budget gets mid-year update
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 13: Directors agree on baseline testing of radium in wastewater
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 15: Key permit granted; district seeks long-term CSU agreement
- Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 20: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project ahead of schedule
- Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 21: So-called "flushable" wipes clogging lift stations
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, Aug. 20: Interim chief extended again; 2018 audit is "clean"
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 28: Labor agreement reached; Station 1 remodel approved
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, and 27: Highway 83 safety concerns raised; second dwelling variance approved for Black Forest property
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, Aug. 23: >Board hears from D38 superintendent, updates project standards
- August Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Enjoy fall activities in Colorado
- September Library Events: Welcome fall with a library program
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 3: Railroad Days celebrates completion of ‘Transcon’
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Gardens for people and pets; fall plantings
- Art Matters: Fine art and "dolce far niente"
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 17: Board agrees to work on ballot tax issue to keep Fire Department
- Palmer Lake Town Council, July 11 and 25: Council hears update from Awake the Lake, audit report
- Triview Metropolitan District, July 16 and 23: Jackson Creek Parkway widening project started
- Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metropolitan Districts 1, 2, and 3, July 1: 100% renewable water supply in use
- Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 8: Board hears favorable audit report
- Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, July 9: Treatment facility running just as it should
- Donala Water and Sanitation District, July 18: Required permit with Pueblo County almost complete
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 1: Three commercial development sites approved; emergency well repairs OK’d
- Monument Board of Trustees, July 15: Board surprised by large special event request
- Monument Planning Commission, July 10 and July 25: Sanctuary Pointe; Conexus Business Park; Peak Equipment Solutions; Home Place Ranch
- Black Forest Fire Rescue Protection District, July 17: Training captain sworn in; staffing search continues; board chairman resigns
- Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 23: Search for new board member begins; firefighters promoted
- Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 24: Board approves "De-Gallagher" ballot initiative; 2018 audit accepted
- Monument Academy School Board, July 18: Board hears stakeholder feedback on new school
- El Paso County Planning Commission, July 2 and 16: Development at Highway 83 and Hodgen Road recommended for approval
- El Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 2, 9, and 23: Approvals for Winsome and Rollin Ridge Estates developments
- Woodmoor Improvement Association, July 24: Better public safety communication; uptick in mountain pine beetle activity
- July Weather Wrap
- Letters to Our Community
- Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Try to solve the newest mysteries
- August Library Events: Regular schedule resumes
- Palmer Lake Historical Society, July 18: Now-endangered oxen pulled wagons westward
- High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Indigenous science: our backyard Russian sage
- Art Matters: Art rentals—the Netflix of art?
- Snapshots of Our Community
- Barn Dance, July 3
- Bethesda Gardens BBQ, July 3
- Pancake Breakfast, July 4
- Palmer Lake Fun Run, July 4
- Independence Day Parade
- BFFRPD Open House, July 13
- Chief Shirk’s retirement party
- Suzy Bogguss at TLCA, July 17
- Butterfly Tour, July 13
- Fox Run Park cleanup, July 13
- MVEA thanks members, July 18
- Meeting with Somers, July 19
- Forest Lakes Concert, July 26
- TLWC funds RMMA master class
- Limbach Park Quilt Show, July 20
- Run 4 Hope, July 20
- Spiderman, July 26
- Amy Helm at TLCA, July 27
- Weeds beware!
- Rosie’s car show, July 28
- Our Community Notices
- Our Community Calendar
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