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Dramatic ice rescue
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Below: Dramatic ice rescue by the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire
Protection District (TLMFPD) on Feb. 9 of a large dog that had fallen through
the ice on Lake Woodmoor. Firefighter participants included Patrick Dougherty,
Marcus Matthynssens, and Lt. Ryan Graham. Other assisting firefighter personnel
included Monty Vawter and Janaka Branden. Pulling the rope to bring the animal
and rescuers to shore were Capt. Chris Mola, Battalion Chief Lovato, Tony Tafoya,
Mike Smith, Jake Villa, and Mike Rauenzahn. Photos by Kate Horton. See
page 22 for TLMFPD coverage.
PPRWA divided over coalition
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Below: On Feb. 17, Frank Jaeger, manager of the Parker
Water and Sanitation District and head of the Colorado-Wyoming Coalition,
presents his plans to the PPRWA for a project to bring water from the Flaming
Gorge Reservoir. Photo by John Heiser
Monument Board of Trustees, March 1: Change
in staffing for Triview requested
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Below: Chief Jake Shirk of the Monument Police Department
introduced the town’s newest police officer, Bob Steine, and his family to the
Monument Board of Trustees on Feb. 1. Photo by Jim Kendrick.
Below: At the Feb. 1 Monument Board of Trustees meeting,
Monument Police Chief Jake Shirk announced that he is running for El Paso County
Sheriff. At the Mar. 1 board meeting, Shirk said he appreciated all the support
he has gotten for his campaign. He also noted that a Monument police officer has
completed all required truck inspection training and will start checking heavy
trucks on Monument roads. Photo by Jim Kendrick
Woodmoor Water and Sanitation Board, Feb.
11: Board votes to join wastewater council; Nasser honored
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Below: Benny Nasser, president of the Woodmoor Water and
Sanitation Board, receives an award from the Joint Use Committee for his work on
updating their organizational agreement. Presenters are Bill Burks of the
Tri-Lakes Water Treatment Plant and Dale Smith, chair of the JUC. Photo by
Harriet Halbig
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection
District Board, Feb. 24: Subcommittee formed for union liaison
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Below (L to R): TLMFPD Chief Denboske congratulates
firefighter Mike Keough, Battalion Chief Bryan Jack, firefighter Franz Hankins,
and firefighter Rudi for their outstanding performance in the Jaws of Life
rescue of a vehicle occupant on Highway 105. Photo by Bernard Minetti.
Lewis-Palmer Special Education Advisory
Committee, Feb. 10: Superintendent responds to position statement
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Below: District 38 School Superintendent Ray Blanch
addresses the committee. Seated on the right is Special Education Director Mary
Anne Fleury. Photo by Harriet Halbig.
Snapshots of Our Community
TLWC honors past presidents, Feb. 4
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Photo and information provided by the Tri-Lakes Women’s
Club.
Below (L to R): Current Co-President, Yvonne Jennings;
Past Presidents: Debbie Bielanski, J.J. Kaelin, Jackie Timura, Terry Franz,
Peggy Lilly, and Junette Pearson; and in the back are Co-Presidents Elect Lisa
Simms and Gerrie Maixner.
TLWC holds travel seminar, Feb. 10
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Photos by Harriet Halbig
Below: Olga Hellwig of Global Travel Unlimited Vacations
from Highlands Ranch explained cruise options at her table.
Below: Marge Suazo of Maximum Cruise and Tour, left, and
Dayna Carnival of Carnival Cat & Canine Care LLC have a partnership—Dayna
will care for your pets as you cruise.
Below: Ann Sentman promotes the Pine Forest Antique Show,
to be held at Lewis-Palmer High School on April 25-26.
Sammy Dee’s blues electrify TLCA crowd,
Feb. 13
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Below: Sammy Dee at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Feb.
13. Photos by David Futey
Wedding Showcase at the TLCA, Feb. 21
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Below (L-R): J. T. Cline, Nikki McDonald, and Bill
McDonald of the Pinecrest Event Center and Lodge were among the 26 businesses
that participated in the Tri-Lakes Wedding Showcase. The Pinecrest staff served
a trio of meat dishes to attendees of the event. Photo by David Futey.
Below: A wedding fashion show was among the activities
held during the Tri-Lakes Wedding Showcase. Photo Courtesy of Mountain Hi
Photography.
Lake Ice hosts troops for fishing on
Monument Lake
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Below: Front Row: Fort Carson Soldiers. Back Row (L to
R): Bill Miller, Rod Smith, and Dave Bryant. Photo and information provided
by Bill Miller.
Woo returns to TLCA, Feb. 27
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Photos by David Futey
Below (L to R): Wendy Woo and Robin Hoch.
Below: Sydney Rose.
February and March library events
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Photos by Harriet Halbig
Below: KKTV Meteorologist is introduced by children’s
specialist Julie Simmons.
Below: Zoey Sailer, assisted by LaKeisha Blackmon,
learns about conservation of momentum during the Olympics program.
Below: Cheri Walsh, Marilyn LaRue, Dick LaRue and
Cynthia Zook were among the guests at the Valentine Tea.
And from the Winter Festival...
Below: Kate Bibighaus (Princess Leia) and Darth Vader at
the library.
Below: Artists from Monart decorated the windows—pictured
are Maddy Wood, Alexandra Avery, Naomi Wood, Natalie Wood, Tessa Avery, Connie
Avery and Samantha Lassiter.
Below: Deborah Worthey and sons Seth and Nathan light
up the lobby on Friday evening.
Palmer Lake Historical Society meeting, Feb.
18: The rebirth of Old Colorado City
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Photos by Bernard Minetti.
Below: Retired Army Col. David Hughes has been
instrumental in the growth and restoration of Old Colorado City. He is a
returning speaker to the Historical Society and has an in-depth knowledge of the
history and events surrounding Old Colorado City
Below: Society Vice President Al Walter is a member of
the Steering Committee formed to orchestrate the Rocky Mountain Chautauqua for
2010. Your help is needed as a volunteer. He can be reached at 719-559-0525.
Palmer Lake Historical Society
Chautauqua meeting, Feb. 22: Historical Society begins Chautauqua planning
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Below: The Palmer Lake Society Chautauqua 2010 Steering
Committee and volunteers during their first get together. On the far end of the
table are Steering Committee members, from left, Ron Heard, Al Walter, Mary
Meyer, and Phyllis Bonser. Help is needed to make this year’s Chautauqua as
successful as the 2009 event. Photo by Bernard Minetti.
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