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Donald Wescott FPD holds grand opening of Shamrock
Ranch Station Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, March
12-14: Lengthy nutrients hearings end with new regulationsLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, March 15:
Bus
fee approved DAAC urged to inform public about previous budget cuts
Special Education Advisory Council, March 14:
Transition program assists older studentsDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, March 21:
Benefits of sprinkler systems detailedTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, March
28: Pocock says mill levy increase might be necessary Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, March 8:
Vacant lot fee retainedWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District Board
Candidate Statements Triview Metropolitan District, March 13:
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reviews concerns about water distribution systemTriview Metropolitan District Special Meeting, March
22: Homebuilder reassured enough water will be available this summerDonala Water and Sanitation District, March 15:
May
8 election draws six candidates vying for three board openingsAcademy Water and Sanitation District, April 4:
Draft report suggests options for meeting new rulesMonument Board of Trustees, March 5: Trustee
ballot lineup setMonument Board of Trustees, March 19: RV
residential parking ordinance approvedMonument Board of Trustees, April 2: New town
clerk and police officer sworn inApril 3 Monument Election Results Palmer Lake Town Council, March 8: Election
canceled due to lack of nomineesCommunity shows support for ranch open space plan Changes coming soon to Fox Run Park WIA forestry activity increases with the season Nonprofit groups can benefit from unpaid interns March Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Spotlight on local authorsBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern goshawk:
Accipiter gentilisArt Matters: A taste of art uncorked—the current
U.S. art rage Snapshots of Our Community March and April library events: Spring break
programs popularEffort begins to list Palmer Lake Star on historical
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Snow, Feb. 3-4 A Perspective on Our Community: Nutrients,
wastewater, and why you should careMajority in survey support proposed D-38 bus fee D-38 responds to questions about bus fee proposal District Accountability Advisory Committee, Feb. 7:
Committee hears improvement plans for three schoolsSpecial Education Advisory Council, Feb. 8:
Kidpower director describes safety programsPanelists present perspectives on "fracking" Big R store rezoning approved Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Feb. 10:
Big R requests reduced road use feesHighway 105 corridor plans reviewed Commissioner Glenn cites split over oil, gas
exploration Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Feb.9:
Board election set for May 8Triview Metropolitan District, Feb. 7: Plans for
hiring a district manager moving forwardDonala Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 16:
Cost-of-service analysis shows 2011 loss of almost $900,000Monument Board of Trustees, Feb. 6: New police
officer sworn inPalmer Lake Town Council combined workshop and regular
meeting, Feb. 9: Three business licenses approvedDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Feb. 22:
Station 2 grand opening March 24; public invitedTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Feb. 22:
Family thankful for saving homeWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Feb. 22: Board sets priorities, presents awardFebruary Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Creative children’s classicsBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Migration and the
chimney swiftArt Matters: Art for March: We’re taking it
personallySnapshots of Our Community February and March library events: Blues Blast
hits the right note; events added for spring breakPalmer Lake Historical Society, Feb. 16: 1918
Springs gang shootout recalledSpecial Events and Notices
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Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Jan. 19:
Superintendent Borman reviews district’s achievements and challengesDistrict Accountability Advisory Committee, Jan. 17:
Bus fee considered to offset budget cutsSpecial Education Advisory Committee, Jan. 18:
Committee discusses transportation feeDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Jan. 25:
2011 budget figures updatedTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Jan. 25:
Expenses under budget for 2011Tri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Jan. 10: Wastewater
nutrient testing updatedTriview Metropolitan District, Jan. 10: Numerous
operational issues discussedWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Jan.12:
Brookmoor requests rate varianceDonala Water and Sanitation District, Jan. 26:
Willow Creek Ranch water purchase cost district $26,397 per acre-footAcademy Water and Sanitation District, Feb. 1:
Septic system owners welcome informationMonument Board of Trustees, Jan. 3: Board
approves three-month agreement with TriviewMonument Planning Commission, Jan. 11: I-25
Gateway Corridor Use Plan approvedPalmer Lake Town Council, Jan. 12: Town lays off
two more employeesEl Paso County Board of County Commissioners, Jan. 31:
County OKs scaled-down oil, gas regsWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Jan. 25: 2011 spending below budget estimateWoodmoor Improvement Association Annual Membership
meeting, Jan. 30: Achievements summarized; new board electedJanuary Weather Wrap Top weather events of 2011 Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Glimpses into the lives of the famousBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Ring-billed gullArt Matters: New art association in townSnapshots of Our Community January and February Library Events: Join the
Winter Blues BlastPalmer Lake Historical Society, Jan. 19: Society
introduces new board membersSpecial Events and Notices
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Yule Log tradition Dec. 11 marks the spirit of Christmas Town Hall meeting Nov. 12 and NEPCO meeting Nov. 19:
Local County Commissioner Glenn meets with residentsWater court approves Donala’s use of ranch water Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Dec. 8:
District prepares public relations campaignTriview Metropolitan District, Dec. 13: 2012 budget
approvedTri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Dec. 13: Cost-sharing
procedures approved for 2012Monument Sanitation District, Dec. 15: 2012 budget
approvedMonument Board of Trustees, Nov. 21: TABOR
exemption renewal election approvedMonument Board of Trustees, Dec. 5: 2012 budget
and mill levy approvedPalmer Lake Town Council, Dec. 8: 2012 budget,
water rate increase approvedDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Dec. 7:
2012 budget approvedTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District board,
Dec. 7: District approves 2012 budgetLewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Dec. 15:
Board hears update of homeschool enrichment programDistrict Accountability Advisory Committee, Dec. 13:
Prairie Winds Elementary principal gives update on schoolSpecial Education Advisory Committee, Dec. 14:
District receives awards but budget remains biggest challengeWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Dec. 21: Board finalizes plans for annual meeting, reorganizationDecember Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
Taking care of yourselfBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Steller’s jayArt Matters: In 2012, let’s create for ourselvesSnapshots of Our Community December and January Library Events Special Events and Notices
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Red Kettle Campaign Big R store proposed for Tri-Lakes area Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Nov. 16:
District receives Colorado Ambulance Service of the Year AwardLewis-Palmer District 38 Board of Education, Nov. 17:
Board reorganizes, adopts state standardsLewis-Palmer District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Nov. 8: Borman gives update on D-38Lewis-Palmer Special Education Advisory Council, Nov.
9: Council discusses strategies for inclusionMonument Board of Trustees, Nov. 7: Changes in
town code approvedMonument Planning Commission, Nov. 9:
"Human
sign" code revision approvedMonument Planning Commission, Nov.16:
Kum & Go
site plan approvedTri-Lakes Joint Use Committee, Nov. 8: 2012 budget
approvedTriview Metropolitan District, Nov. 8: Board
asked to decide on Triview services contractTriview Metropolitan District, Nov. 15:
Monument
asks board to decide on services contract by Dec. 16. Board terminates
contract with District ManagerWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Nov. 10:
Board says "Multiple options" were considered in ranch purchaseBaptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Nov. 4:
2011 budget amended; 2012 budget approvedWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Nov. 16: Board continues election planningNovember Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between The Covers at the Covered Treasures Bookstore:
"Magic Carpets" for childrenHigh Country Highlights: Consider evergreens for
your landscapeBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Northern cardinalArt Matters: The red and green show—a month of
merrimentSnapshots of Our Community November and December Library Events: Year draws
to a close with crafts and festive programsPalmer Lake Historical Society, Nov. 17: A history
of the original Air Force Academy groundsSpecial Events and Notices
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VFW prepares for holiday shipment of military care packages Woodmoor district finalizes ranch purchase Donala completes CSU connection, applies for $7.3 million
loan, plans water rate increases of up to 60% Academy Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 5:
Options for meeting tougher regulations exploredTriview Metropolitan District special meeting, Oct.
3: Triview board approves $5 increase in monthly wastewater feesTriview Metropolitan District special meeting, Oct.
25: $5 monthly fee increase explainedTri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use
Committee, Oct. 11: New draft discharge permit issued by stateMonument Board of Trustees, Oct. 3: Awards
presented to Landreth and MaggardTrustees hold town hall meeting Oct. 17 Monument Planning Commission, Oct. 12: Two of
three town code updates approvedPalmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 13: Council reviews
licensing of marijuana facilityDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 28:
Three firefighters promoted to driver-engineerDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 26:
Pension board meets before regular board, learns of new revenue cutTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District,
Sept. 28: Impact fees to be used to cover 2012 budget shortfallTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct.
26: Sprinkler issue tabled for two years; firefighters’ pay frozen
for one yearLewis-Palmer School District 38 Board of Education, Oct.
20: Board finalizes Operations Advisory Committee, discusses performance
framework Lewis-Palmer D-38 District Accountability Advisory
Committee, Oct. 11: Principal gives update on Lewis-Palmer ElementaryLewis-Palmer D-38 Special Education Advisory Council,
Oct. 19: Transportation for special needs students discussed Partial results of the Nov. 1 election Baptist Road Rural Transportation Authority, Oct. 7:
Board approves funding for Baptist Road engineering and design workBoard of County Commissioners, Oct. 27: Willow
Springs zoning and conceptual plan approvedWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors,
Oct. 26: Board discusses preparations for election, capital improvementsOctober Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community High Country Highlights: Fall and winter wateringBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Green-winged
teal: Anas crecca Art Matters: There’s art around every cornerWomen’s Club selling locally-designed Christmas
ornaments Snapshots of Our Community October and November Library Events: Come to the
library for LEGOs!Palmer Lake Historical Society, Oct. 20: A history
of Colorado railroadsSpecial Events and Notices
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