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Annual Chili Cook-Off draws crowd of more than 500 Woodmoor district moving forward with deal for ranch water Donala community meeting draws almost 200, highlights
need for substantial water rate and fee increases Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 15:
District close to agreement to use ranch water, proposes water rate increases
of up to 60 percent Academy Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 7:
New
plan addresses safety of district’s wellsTri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Sept. 13: Garage
construction postponement for one year confirmedTriview Metropolitan District, Sept. 13: Promontory
Pointe water issues raisedMonument Sanitation District, Sept. 23: 2012 budget
issues reviewedLewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Sept.
15: Board stresses importance of district identityParents hear about school safety plans at forum District Accountability Advisory Committee, Sept. 13:
Committee plans Oct. 5 candidate forumSEAC holds resource fair Final 2011 education forum seeks solutions Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 6: Mayor Easton
presents two certificates of appreciationMonument Board of Trustees, Sept. 19: Some
progress reported on funding for Trails End repairsSeptember Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Tantalizing true talesHigh Country Highlights: October garden care tipsBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Turkey vulture:
Cathartes aura Art Matters: Love of place: Public art makes for
prosperous local cultureSnapshots of Our Community September and October Library Events: All Pikes
Peak Reads startsPalmer Lake Historical Society, Sept. 15: The 1890s
plan for a Denver-to-Palmer Lake Cycle PathWebsite exclusive: Author summarizes history of
labor unionsVFW post recognizes Whole Foods for support of military
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Bear Creek Fire, Aug. 19-21
Lewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Aug. 18
and 22: D-38 approves new contract with Monument Academy; enrollment down
less than expected
Third education forum addresses community relations
Judge denies Donala’s request to use ranch water; district to
hold town meeting Sept. 7
Triview Metropolitan District, Aug. 9: Promontory Pointe
agreement signed
Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Aug. 9: Garage
construction postponed a year—or longer
Monument Sanitation District, Aug. 18: Board wants to
delay garage construction
Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 22: Board
approves Source Water Protection Plan
Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 24:
Building permit issued for new station; construction begins
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 24:
Property tax revenue expected to decline
Monument Board of Trustees, Aug. 15: Promontory
Pointe final site plan amendment approved
Monument Planning Commission, Aug. 10: Promontory
Pointe major site plan amendment approved
Palmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 11: 2010 audit approved
Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Aug. 5:
$800,000 settlement with THF Realty ratified
Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug.
24: Residents urged to help protect water sources
August Weather Wrap
Letters to Our Community
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Back-to-school books to shareHigh Country Highlights: September gardeningBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Ruby-crowned
kinglet: Regulus calendula Art Matters: Enjoy the outdoors and art togetherNext-to-last Art Hop, Aug. 18 Snapshots of Our Community August and September Library Events: New
experiences await as summer winds downPalmer Lake Historical Society, Aug. 18: Colorado’s
historic houses tell storiesMining museum hosts gold panning championships, Aug. 5 Mining museum celebrates burro birthday, Aug. 13 Special Events and Notices Parting Shots
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July 4th Parade Board of County Commissioners Meeting, July
28: Willow Springs conceptual plan postponed to Aug.
25; Condemnation for Mitchell Avenue extension rejected Highway 105 Corridor Study Public Meeting,
Aug. 2: County seeks residents’ views on plans for Highway 105Second Education Forum explores school
choice, community relations Donala Water and Sanitation District, July
21: District’s study team focuses on Monument Creek options for water
reclamationMonument Sanitation District, July 21: Draft 2012 budget reviewedAcademy Water and Sanitation District, July
6 : Resident complaint leads to start of email listAcademy Water and Sanitation District,
Aug. 3: Plan to protect water will be presented at community meetingTLMFPD board meeting, July 27 DWFPD wins chili trophy Monument Board of Trustees, July 5: Jim Moore award presented to Wisdom Tea House ownersMonument Board of Trustees, July 18: Farmers market corrective measures discussedMonument Board of Trustees, Aug. 1: Promontory Pointe site plan amendment hearing scheduledWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of
Directors, July 27: Board elects new member and Forestry DirectorJuly Weather Wrap Between The Covers at the Covered
Treasures Bookstore: Last Lazy Days of Summer ReadingBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Wren:
Troglodytes Art Matters: So many artful events, so
little time! Sunny Weather and Creative Artists Bring Out
Art Hoppers Snapshots of Our Community July and August Library Events: Summer Reading Ends, make way for the Ice Cream SocialPalmer Lake Historical Society, July 21 Special Events and Notices
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Extreme fire danger Independence Day Festivities Tri-Lakes area population grew 65 percent during 2000-10 Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, June 9:
Water Conservation Plan approvedTri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, June 14:
Summer
collection line cleaning projects underway Monument Sanitation District, June 16:
Two 2010
audits approvedDonala Water and Sanitation District, June 16:
District considers additional water reclamation optionLewis-Palmer Board of Education, June 2 and 16:
Board discusses overall goalsDirection 38 school funding forum, June 20:
School
budget constraints described at forumDon’t let a little rain make you forget about wildfire
danger Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, June 22:
Groups criticized for plan to make soldiers, firefighters pay for
breakfastsWescott breaks ground for new fire station Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, June 22:
Fire Marshal Margo Humes sworn inMonument Board of Trustees, June 6:
Operational
agreements with Triview renewedMonument Board of Trustees, June 20:
Shirk
promotes emergency evacuation planningPalmer Lake Town Council, June 16: Teen’s tennis
court project approvedEl Paso County Planning Commission, June 7:
Willow
Springs development recommended for approvalWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
June 22: Board seeks member votes on covenants, new director of ForestryJune Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Colorado summer funHigh Country Highlights: Summer perennial ideasBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Bullock’s OrioleArt Matters: Sculptures get their own parkSnapshots of Our Community June and July library events: Summer Reading off
to a great start; party planned for JulyPalmer Lake Historical Society, June 19:
Dads and
families treated to ice cream, pieSpecial Events and Notices
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