“OCN reminds me of the early 70’s in Colorado Springs when reporters actually covered local news.
The business of government is complex and deserves the attention of the public.
Thanks for making that possible.”
- Kay Liggett, owner, Criterium Bicycles
This all-volunteer newspaper written by and for Tri-Lakes area residents was launched in June 2001 by a
group of Tri-Lakes area residents after concerns arose regarding the coverage of Tri-Lakes area news. Many stories including the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter project and the Monument Recall were being given biased or scant coverage by the local media. While the local commercial newspaper covered service clubs, etc., it didn't publish a calendar of upcoming public meetings. Residents only heard about major decisions after the meetings had been held. We concluded there was an urgent need to provide residents the information they need to get involved in the public process of addressing the significant challenges facing the Tri-Lakes area.
Who we are
Below: Staff layout meeting, March 29, 2014. OCN volunteers (L to R): Nancy Wilkins, Mike Wicklund, Wayne and RaeJean Claybaugh,
Lisa Hatfield, Allen Alchian, James Howald, Jackie Burhans, Harriet Halbig, John Heiser, Cris Pollard, Arjun Gheewala, Janet Sellers, Mark Aggers, Bernard Minetti.
Other OCN volunteers not pictured include George and Judy Barnes, Tim Dorman, Zach Dove, Barbara Grace, Elizabeth Hacker, Eric
Hamer, Betty Johnson, Bill Kappel, Francy Lingel, Frank Maiolo, Pete Palone, Stacey Paxson, Nancy Riesch, Katherine Wetterer,
Mike Wicklund, Woody Woodworth, and the Staff at Covered Treasures Bookstore. Photo by Lisa Hatfield.
OCN is produced entirely by volunteers who contribute their time and talents to help keep residents of the Tri-Lakes region informed.
Accurate, objective community-based and area-wide news to help
them reach sound conclusions and contribute to a successful future for our
area;
A forum for the free exchange of ideas and opportunities
that may impact their daily lives; and
Through inexpensive advertising, support local businesses and provide a guide to Tri-Lakes area shopping.
Unlike papers that try to figure out what the "story" is and then get
quotes on each side to presumably lead the reader to conclude what the "truth"
is, OCN's role is to report in detail on public meetings of local governmental entities.
We report what was talked about and what was decided. By reading OCN, you can
find out what you would have learned if you had attended those public
meetings. In this context, "truth" is that the articles accurately represent what
transpired at the meetings.
Content of the Paper
Articles in Our Community News focus on the
deliberations of Tri-Lakes area governmental bodies such as the Monument
Board of Trustees, Palmer Lake Town Council, and many of the local water,
sanitation, fire, and school district boards.
Unlike papers that try to figure out what the “story” is and then get quotes
on each side to presumably lead the reader to conclude what the “truth” is,
OCN’s role is to report in detail on public meetings of local
governmental entities. We report what was talked about and what was decided.
By reading OCN, you can find out what you might have learned if you
had attended those public meetings. In this context, “truth” is that the
articles accurately represent what transpired at the meetings.
The content of ads and inserts in OCN is solely the
responsibility of the advertisers who place those ads and inserts. The
appearance of an ad or insert in OCN does not imply endorsement of
the ad or insert’s content or purpose. While OCN does not knowingly
run false ads or inserts, we do not research the accuracy of that content.
Readers are encouraged to do their own research prior to committing to use
the products or services offered. Readers with concerns about the content of
an ad or insert should take up those concerns with the advertiser.
Contact Lisa Hatfield, Managing Editor, at
editor@ocn.me or (719) 339-7831 with any
questions.
If you don't have time right now to volunteer but want to recognize the
contribution OCN makes to our community, please consider sending us a
donation.
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P.O. Box 1742, Monument, CO 80132-1742 or
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