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Triview Metropolitan District, July 10: Water and wastewater rate increases approvedDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, July 17: Directors explore "de-Gallagherizing," combining districtsTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, July 25: Board forms committee to keep in touch with WescottTri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use meeting, July 10: Love and Skrdlant earn certifications Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, July 9: Strategy for ponds considered; Woodmoor Ranch trip plannedDonala Water and Sanitation District, July 19: New rates proposed for large commercial customersPalmer Lake Town Council, July 12 and 26: Well fails; council declares water emergency Monument Planning Commission, July 11: Wagons West development, Conexus business park plan recommended for approval Monument Board of Trustees, July 16: Police chief lists needs for growing town: "We are not Mayberry"Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, July30: Board asks for extension in approving 2017 auditMonument Academy School Board, July 18: New board elects officers, makes committee assignmentsEl Paso Board of County Commissioners, July 3, 10, 24,and 31: Final Forest Lakes plat approved; potential ballot question discussed El Paso County Planning Commission, July 17: Flying Horse North and Forest Lakes development plans advanceWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, July 25: Board discusses Hidden Pond, Brookmoor Estates, plan for rehab center at Ramada Inn July Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: 25th birthday party washed away!August Library Events: Summer reading program closes with a partyPalmer Lake Historical Society, July 19: Presentation honors Woody GuthrieHigh Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Forests and gardening: wonderful for your brain, love life, and fitnessArt Matters: AuthenticitySnapshots of our community Our Community Notices Our Community Calendar
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Monument Board of Trustees, June 4: Palmer Lake Town Council, June 14: Monument Board of Trustees, June 13, 18, and 21: Town of Monument press release, June 22: Monument Planning Commission, June 13: Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 19: Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 27: Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, June 18: Monument Academy School Board, June 21: Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, June 4: Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, June 12: Triview Metropolitan District, June 12: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 18: Donala Water and Sanitation District, June 28: Pinon Pines Metropolitan District 1, July 2: El Paso Board of County Commissioners May 29, June 7, 12,and 28: Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, June 27: June Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: July Library Events: Palmer Lake Historical Society: Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Art Matters: Snapshots of Our Community
Founders of Tri-Lakes Cares honored Civilian Police Academy, May 29 Cirque du Monument, June 2 PLAG at TLCA Concerts in the Park Fishing Derby, June 2 Fireworks fundraiser, June 2 Watkins bike racks dedicated 5-year remembrance, June 10 Value-up Tournament, June 15 Over $17,000 raised for Shield 616 Tillis at TLCA, June 15 Tri-Lakes Views celebrates Al-Saadi at TLCA, June 22 TLMA Concert, July 1 Flags in Gleneagle for July 4 Barn dance, July 3 Parade, July 4
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Fourth of July Events
7 a.m., Palmer Lake 4 Mile Fun Run , Palmer Lake Santa Fe Trailhead. Register at www.july4funrun.com .
7-10 a.m., Pancake breakfast , tickets at the door, St Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson St.
8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fourth of July @ The Speedtrap , 84 Hwy 105, Palmer Lake. Great food, live music. Info: 488-2007, www.speedtrapbistro.com .
8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Street Fair , 2nd Street and Washington Street. Volunteers needed July 3, 4, or 5; call 281-2382.
9:30 a.m., Monument Hill Kiwanis Children’s Parade , Starts at Grace Best School.
10 a.m.-noon, Monument Hill Kiwanis 4th of July Parade , Downtown Monument. Register to participate: www.monumenthillkiwanis.org .
Parade spectators are encouraged to come early, park at Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Monument Hill Rd., or Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Rd., and ride the free bus to and from downtown Monument.
10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber Beer Garden , family-friendly, Limbach Park, 2nd and Front streets, Monument.
Noon-7 p.m. Live music in the bandshell at Limbach Park , 2nd and Front streets, Monument.
7 p.m., Music and fun at Palmer Lake. Fireworks at dark
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Monument Board of Trustees, May 7: Newly-seated board’s grudge match mystifies publicAn important message to our readers: Our primary mission: Accurately report what was discussed and decided at public governmental meetingsMonument Board of Trustees cancelled special meetings, May 14 and May 16: Special meetings yield criticism but no resultsSummary of Town of Monument Public Notice, May 17: "Rumor control" Monument Board of Trustees, May 21: Trustee governance crisis continues; public demands answers about four staff positionsPalmer Lake Town Council, May 10 and May 24: Council considers updated fire ordinance and trailhead parking Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3 combined Board meeting, May 7: Wastewater rates increase and watering restrictions OK’d; two residents elected to PPMD 1Triview Metropolitan District, May 15: Board transitions and continues work Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, May 17: Two directors sworn in; officers electedDonala Water and Sanitation District, May 17: New board officers sworn in and updated on summer droughtFVAWD Meeting, May 23 Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, May 23: Board members sworn in, goals outlined Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, May 29: Three new firefighters, four board members sworn inLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, May 17: Facilities and growth discussion continues; individuals and district recognizedMonument Academy School Board, May 10: Parents speak out on new uniform policy, phasing out of National Junior Honor Society El Paso Board of County Commissioners, May 1, 8, 15, 17, and 22: Commissioners urged to oppose "urban" development density at Forest LakesEl Paso County Board of County Commissioners District 1: County Commissioner Candidate StatementsWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, May 24: Residents ask for options for Hidden PondMay Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrate dadsJune Library Events: Summer Adventure beginsPalmer Lake Historical Society, May 17: Pioneer woman’s tale sheds light on massacre motive Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Ecosystems of northern El Paso County and the birds that live in them High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Trees use their forest wisdom; two-week compost for gardensArt Matters: Art and nature: how we shape our wellbeingSnapshots of Our Community Our Community Notices Our Community Calendar
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Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, April 19: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 12: Fire districts to hold May 8 polling place elections Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, April 9: Monument Academy School Board, April 12: D-38 Deliberates, April 16: District Accountability Advisory Committee, April 17: Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, April 17: Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, April 25: Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, April 2: Tri-Lakes Wastewater Facility Joint Use Committee, April 10: Triview Metropolitan District, April 10: Donala Water and Sanitation District, April 19: Monument Board of Trustees, April 16: Palmer Lake Town Council, April 12: El Paso County Planning Commission, April 17: El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 29, April 10, 12, 17, and 19: Northern El Paso County Coalition of Community Associations, March 10: Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Feb. 28, March 28, and April 25: April Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: May Library Events: Palmer Lake Historical Society, April 19: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Art Matters: Snapshots of Our Community Our Community Notices Our Community Calendar
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Printing errors in the Wag N Wash ad
Unfortunately, the Wag N Wash ad on page 20 in our April 7 issue
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El Paso Board of County Commissioners, March 20 and 27: Preparation for wildfires urged; The Beach at Woodmoor approvedDonala Water and Sanitation District, March 15: CSU’s regional collaboration plans for Tri-Lakes area presentedEl Paso County Planning Commission, March 6: The Beach at Woodmoor recommended for approvalPinon Pines Metropolitan District 1 will hold mail ballot election Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8: Board cancels electionTri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, March 13: Facility joins nutrient reduction incentive program; sampling measures revisedTriview Metropolitan District, March 13: No May election but new cooperation on water, wastewaterDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 15 and 20: District begins long-range planning and hears residents’ comments Donald Wescott Fire Protection District candidate statements Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 28 and March 28: Wildfire risk reduction advocated; collective bargaining idea introducedTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District candidate statements Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, Feb. 27: Board explores security, design/build process Monument Academy School Board, March 8: Board hears about partnerships, reviews multiple policiesDistrict Accountability Advisory Committee, March 13: Special security briefing, updates on Gifted Education Leadership TeamLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 15: Board announces state recognitions, discusses safety, OKs Monument Academy contractMonument Board of Trustees, March 5: Triview reports on status; service plan for Village Center Metro District discussedMonument Board of Trustees, March 19: Sanctuary Pointe modifies its proposed Final PD site plan; Village Center Service Plan finally amendedElection Results Palmer Lake Town Council, March 8: Council raises water feesMarch Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: National Poetry Month April Library Events: Adult drawing classes continue; kids meet the STEM fairy Palmer Lake Historical Society, Mar. 15: Mt. Manitou & Incline Railway story told High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Companion planting, zombies, and slice of life gardening Art Matters: Plein air painting in April Snapshots of Our Community Our Community Notices Our Community Calendar
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Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 5: Town manager and police chief on administrative leave; investigation initiatedLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education work session, Jan. 30: Board prepares for public deliberation sessionCDOT Listening Session receives strong opposition to I-25 express lane Monument Board of Trustees special meeting, Feb. 15: Town manager’s administrative leave extended indefinitelyMonument Planning Commission, Feb. 14: Sanctuary Pointe Phase 2 Preliminary/Final PD Site Plan approvedMonument Board of Trustees candidate statements Palmer Lake Town Council, Feb. 8 and 22: Council crafts resolutions and plans for electionD-38 deliberates: Community Outreach meeting Feb. 5: Community encouraged to consider options for long-term facilities planningMonument Academy School Board, Feb. 8: Board discusses assessments, revises opt-out policyDistrict Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 13: Committee receives reports on Sources of Strength, long-term facilities planningLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Feb. 15: Board continues discussion of long-term planningWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 8: Board approves The Barn as polling place for electionTri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Feb. 13: State inspection results reportedTriview Metropolitan District, Feb. 13: Water, wastewater management dominate discussion after scolding by ex-directorDonala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 15: < Summer construction projects will affect Struthers Road and Gleneagle Drive Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 20: New firefighters commissioned; budget ratification follows many questionsWoodmoor Improvement Association Annual Meeting, Jan. 29 and Reorganization, Jan. 31: Board sets goals for 2018, conducts board electionFebruary Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Spring break reads and activity booksMarch Library Events: Spring break special events; quilts in the libraryPalmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 15: Vintage railroad coaches—"a living museum"High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Ponderosa forest foraging; HANG flower-friendly gardenArt Matters: Felted fiber art from Black ForestBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Year of the Bird: Do birds really matter? Snapshots of Our Community Our Community Notices Our Community Calendar
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