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Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 1: Palmer Lake Town Council, Oct. 10 and 25: No new sewer or water tapsA Fond Farewell Monument Board of Trustees, Oct. 15: Annexation of Willow Springs/Monument Creek Ranch nixedDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Oct. 16: 2019 budget may include 52% pay boostTri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Oct. 24: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 8: Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9: Triview Metropolitan District, Oct. 9: Donala Water and Sanitation District, Oct. 18: District 38 Accountability Advisory Committee, Oct. 9: Monument Academy School Board, Oct. 10: Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Oct. 15: El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 2, 9, and 11: Northern El Paso County Coalition of Homeowners Associations, Sept. 8: Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Oct. 25: October Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: November Library Events: Palmer Lake Historical Society, October 18: Bird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Bubo virginianus )High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Art Matters: Snapshots of Our Community
Community stands together RMMA concert, Sep. 1 Mountain Biking Day, Oct. 6 Senior Center art show, Oct. 7 TLCA honors Ward, Sep. 22 PLAG Fair, Oct. 5 Palmer Lake .5K, Oct. 7 WMMI Harvest Festival, Oct. 6 Candidate forum, Oct. 8 WØTLM Tech Day, Oct. 13 Wescott Safety Fair, Oct. 13 Empty Bowl, Oct. 10 BBQ for first responders, Oct, 13 Spirit Tree Tour, Oct 13 MSR Center Meeting, Oct. 16 Trunk or Treat, Oct. 26 Creepy Crawl, Oct. 27 Gleneagle Renovation Project Benet Hill Concert, Oct. 28
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Monument Academy School Board, Sept. 13: Monument candidate statements District Accountability Advisory Committee’s Committee for Political Action Forum, Sep. 13: Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education special meeting, Sept. 10: Lewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Sept. 17 and 27: Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 4: Monument Planning Commission, Sept. 12: Monument Board of Trustees, Sept. 17: Palmer Lake Town Council, Sept. 13 and 27: Donald Wescott Fire Protection District, Sept. 18: Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Sept. 26: Forest Lakes Metropolitan District and Pinon Pines Metro Districts 1, 2, and 3, Sept. 6: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 10 : Triview Metropolitan District, Sept. 11: Donala Water and Sanitation District, Sept. 20: El Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 and 11: Woodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Sept. 26: September Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: October Library Events: Palmer Lake Historical Society, September 20: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Art Matters: Snapshots of Our Community
Digging into safer, more efficient travel Monu-Palooza, Sep. 2 Bill Nance Blood Drive, Sep. 4 Barefoot Mile, Sep. 8 Fill the Boot, Sep. 3 Monochrome photo show, Sep. 7 WMMI Family Day, Sep. 8 Sep. 11 attacks remembered Walters Open Space meeting Front Range Open Studios VFW Family Freedom Festival Rightsizing, Sep. 15 Bines and Brews Hopfest, Sep. 15 Art Hop, Sep. 20 TLMFPD Open House, Sep. 20 Iron Pour, Sep. 29 WMMI Ranch House Renovation
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Tolled express lane certain Fierce opposition to proposed rehab facility at former Ramada Inn site Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education Special Meeting, Aug. 23: "Win-win" school district bond ballot language approvedLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education Special Meeting, Aug. 6: Monument Academy wants funds added to bond issueMonument Academy School Board, Aug. 9: Board discusses preparations for the new year, grant application for new facilityLewis-Palmer D-38 Board of Education, Aug. 20: Discussion of bond issue continuesMonument Board of Trustees, Aug. 6: Town still lacks code enforcement officerMonument Planning Commission, Aug. 8: Drive-through restaurant, addition to body shop approvedMonument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Aug. 13 : Board conducts interviews for interim town managerMonument Board of Trustees, Aug. 20: Board questions water projectsMonument Board of Trustees Special Meeting, Aug. 27: Board whittles interim town manager finalists to threePalmer Lake Town Council, Aug. 9 and 23: Recreational marijuana headed for the ballot againWoodmoor Water and Sanitation District, Aug. 13: Mid-year review of budget detailed; water service request approved Tri-Lakes Wastewater Treatment Facility Joint Use Committee, Aug. 14: Source of higher biosolids levels still not identifiedTriview Metropolitan District, Aug. 14: District continues to prepare for water, wastewater needsDonald Wescott Fire Protection District, Aug. 21: "De-Gallagherization" resolution fails Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Aug. 22: Merger talks with Wescott continue; collective bargaining agreement pursuedEl Paso Board of County Commissioners, Aug. 7, 21: Gleneagle golf course redevelopment moves forwardWoodmoor Improvement Association Board of Directors, Aug 22: Owners speak on Walters property, Brookmoor Estates gate, and Hidden PondAugust Weather Wrap Letters to Our Community Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore: Celebrating women authors September Library Events: Fall brings All Pikes Peak Reads, return of some favoritesPalmer Lake Historical Society, July 19: Past becomes present at ChautauquaBird Watch on the Palmer Divide: Nuthatches help maintain a healthy forestHigh Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG): Garden’s success shows value of "lazy" methodsArt Matters: Beauty in black and white from elegant stone-age artSnapshots of our Community Our Community Notices Our Community Calendar
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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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