2020 Tri-Lakes Guide

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A supplement to the Tri-Lakes Tribune

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Dive into the stories of the Tri-Lakes area

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ith all the road construction happening these days on “The Gap” on I-25, I always feel a sense of relief when, driving southbound, I crest Monument Hill.

That’s when I know home is near (and know that I’ve survived the road-work mayhem).

The Tri-Lakes Guide shares stories from in and around the Monument area. It’s a tight-knit community that feels like home, from the welcoming Arlene’s Beans family — literally, the Padilla family always as a cheery hello and ring of the bell for happy customers — to a storied downtown Monument, where you can take walking tour to explore in the footsteps of those who built the town.

In these pages we also look to the history of neighboring Greenland, the success and growth of the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts in Palmer Lake and the upcoming opening of the Pineries Open Space in Black

A hiker enjoys the “beach” next to Monument Rock.

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Forest. We also shine a spotlight on a canine hero, Dizzy, who helped to build the Palmer Lake Star and symbolizes the spirit of volunteerism in the area.

We have a chat with Monument Town Manager Mike Foreman, who’s made this area his home for more than a year now.

And we celebrate new business (and nightlife!) in the growing Monument downtown with the opening of Lee Spirits Company Distillery Tasting Room and the continued popularity of 174W Wine Bar and Ice Cave Cider House, and applaud as 3 Hundred Days of Shine continues to add warmth to our cheeks and smiles to our faces.

Join us as we salute the Tri-Lakes area in the Tri-Lakes Guide, a supplement to the weekly Tri-Lakes Tribune. T ~ Michelle Karas, Tribune editor

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Welcome

History

Dive into the Tri-Lakes The Tri-Lakes Guide shares stories from in and around the Monument area. Annually we focus on a few different takes from our tight-knit community.

Stepping back in time A self-guided walking tour is a great way to learn about the people who made Monument and enjoy the lovely downtown.

9 Happening in 2020

Tri-Lakes Guide Calendar Get a glimpse of upcoming events in the Tri-Lakes region this year.

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Libation destination Among the town’s options for a night out of sipping are 3 Hundred Days of Shine, Lee Spirits Company Distillery, Ice Cave Cider House and 174W Wine Bar.

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Snapshots of the Tri-Lakes Arts, community and more — take a look at this year’s photos from around the area.

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Food & Drink

Made with love Arlene’s Beans is a family-friendly eatery and gathering place with delicious New Mexican cuisine cooked up by Arlene Padilla.

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A blast from the past The Greenland and Allis ranches lie along Carpenter Creek just north of Monument, the only remnants of a long-forgotten town.

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Four-legged symbol

Directory

Palmer Lake’s Dizzy statue a reminder of the spirit of volunteerism in the community.

Who are you going to call?

A comprehensive directory of Tri-Lakes contacts — from local police and fire stations, to schools, libraries, town and city councils, and more.

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ON THE COVER

Arts

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Gathering space When Executive Director Dr. Michael Maddox came to the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts a decade ago, his goal was to elevate the venue. Ten years later, renovations suggest success.

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Local leadership

On foot, bike or horse

With more than a year on the job under his belt, Monument Town Manager Mike Foreman is looking forward to new challenges.

Expected to open to the public this summer, the Pineries Open Space in Black Forest features a multi-use trail through picturesque terrain.

Guide

A supplement to the Tri-Lakes Tribune

Cover photo of the Tri-Lakes Kids Fishing Derby at Palmer Lake taken by Jerilee Bennett of The Gazette.

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President/Publisher: Chris Reen Gazette Editor: Vince Bzdek Vice President of Advertising: Jim Broyles Director of Advertising Operations & Marketing: Karen Hogan Tri-Lakes Guide Editors: Breeanna Jent, Michelle Karas Cover & Page Design: Warner Strausbaugh Writers: Benn Farrell, Micah Redfield, Allison Robenstein Advertising Manager: Trent Lage Advertising Sales: Linda Famula, Michael Garner, Tammy Phillips, Anita Riggle Advertising Sales Support: Nancy Black, Kelly Swingle

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Tri-Lakes Guide: 2020 Calendar MARCH MARCH 27 SPRING BREAK: COOL SCIENCE Ages 5-12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/ monument-library.

UPCYCLED CARDMAKING Ages 16 and older, 1-3 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; registration required by March 27 at 1 p.m.: ppld.librarymarket. com/upcycled-cardmaking.

FISH FRY FRIDAY Meals include cod, red potatoes, coleslaw, clam chowder, applesauce, dessert, coffee and soft drinks, with grilled salmon available in limited quantities.

5-7 p.m., Jaeger Hall, St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson St., Monument, $6-$10, $28 for families; petertherock.org.

MARCH 27-28 SAVE YOURSELF FROM WINTER For new and existing AAFCU members. All TriLakes Chamber of Commerce members and their families are eligible for membership with AAFCU, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27, 9 a.m.-noon March 28, Air Force Academy Federal Credit Union — Monument Branch, 417 Third St., Monument, free; aafcu.com.

MARCH 30 CREATE TOGETHER: SPRING MAKER IN RESIDENCE Join Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler from Textiles West as they piece together textile illustrations of the Pikes Peak region, made by community members from all across El Paso County. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld. org/monument-library.

HOMESCHOOL AT MONUMENT: BEES, BATS AND BUTTERFLIES (OH, MY!) Recommended for ages 6-12. Homeschoolers will use cheese puffs and model flowers to learn about pollination, explore the lives of pollinators and participate in conservation efforts by creating bee hotels and seed bombs to take home. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld. org/monument-library.

APRIL APRIL 1 CREATE TOGETHER: SPRING MAKER IN RESIDENCE Join Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler from Textiles West as they piece together textile illustrations of the Pikes Peak region, made by community members from all across El Paso County. 1-6 p.m., Monument

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Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 2 STEM: SPEED RACER SCIENCE Learn about Newton’s First Law of Motion and test it by building a speed racer to take home. 4-5 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 4 CRAZY SOAP AND BATH FIZZIES Treat yourself to a crazy DIY spa day, ages 12-18, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; registration required by April 4 at 10:30 a.m.: tinyurl. com/tfrvdwb.

SOUTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FIDDLE CONTEST 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake, spectators free; brianatillman.wixsite.com/socofiddle.

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER: TRAVEL WITH THE CHAMBER INTO 2020 6-11 p.m., Marriott Hotel, 5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs, $75-$90; RSVP by March 27, registration: tinyurl.com/rdnqb9y.

APRIL 10 MARK’S MIDNIGHT CARNIVAL SHOW 8 p.m., Speedtrap Coffee Bar, 84 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake; tinyurl.com/vnc5tn3.

APRIL 11 24 HOURS OF PALMER LAKE DEATH RACE/ FUN RUN Be prepared to run a “race,” where runners come together for fun on a flat course. 8 a.m., Palmer Lake Regional Recreational Area, 199 County Line Road, Palmer Lake; tinyurl.com/ ucomfda.

DUELING PIANOS 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $12; bootbarnhall.com.

APRIL 13 HOMESCHOOL AT MONUMENT: IMPRESSIONIST BOUQUET PAINTINGS Recommended for ages 7-12. Homeschoolers will be introduced to the still life works of French Impressionist Berthe Morisot, then create a colorful inspired bouquet of their own. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 14 LECTURE SERIES 7-8 p.m., Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs; wmmi.org.

APRIL 16 MAKE/ART: SWEET TREAT CREATIONS Ages 5-12. Decorate real sugar cookies, paint and decorate oversized cardboard treats, 4-5 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 17 SOUL SACRIFICE Santana tribute band, 7-9 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake, $15-$20; trilakesarts.org.

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RESIDENCE Join Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler from Textiles West as they piece together textile illustrations of the Pikes Peak region, made by community members from all across El Paso County. 1-5 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 21 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at its monthly networking mixer, with food and refreshments, 5-7 p.m., Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, $10-$15; registration: tinyurl.com/rrraleg.

APRIL 22 CREATE TOGETHER: SPRING MAKER IN RESIDENCE Join Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler from Textiles West as they piece together textile illustrations of the Pikes Peak region, made by community members from all across El Paso County. 4-9 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 25 24 HOURS OF PALMER LAKE FUN RUN How many laps can you run, walk or crawl around the Palmer Lake Loop in 24 hours? Join the Sasquatch Running Company and find out.

8 a.m., Palmer Lake Regional Recreational Area, 199 County Line Road, Palmer Lake, $45; tinyurl. com/v5redqa.

NO BOYS ALLOWED TOUR Enjoy a ladies night while hopping from store to store, enjoying special snacks and sales while collecting a free gift from each location. 5-9 p.m., downtown Monument; downtownmonument.org/ downtown-events.

WESTERN SALOON NIGHT FUNDRAISER To benefit the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 6-9 p.m., 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, $50. Reservations: 488-0880, wmmi.org/ new-events/western-saloon-night-fundraiser.

MY BLUE SKY: TRIBUTE TO THE ALLMAN BROTHERS & BROTHERS OF THE SON: TRIBUTE TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $18; bootbarnhall.com.

APRIL 27 HOMESCHOOL AT MONUMENT: MIND-BENDING MATH Recommended for ages 5-12. Homeschoolers will use their math skills, logic and strategy during this fast-paced arithmetic-based activity. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

APRIL 29 MONTHLY EDUCATION: SOCIAL MEDIA 101 Presented by Carrie Kintz, founder of Melan Communications. Learn to increase success for your business specifically through the use of social media, 9 a.m.-noon, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; tinyurl.com/r532wx9.

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SAWYER FREDERICKS 7-9 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake, $10-$50; trilakesarts.org.

MARK CHESNUTT 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $49; bootbarnhall.com.

MAY 2-3 PINE FOREST SPRING INTO VINTAGE SHOW AND SALE Presented by the Tri-Lakes Women’s Club to benefit area services and nonprofits, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 3, Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, $6, $1 off coupon at tlwc.net.

MAY 6 A TASTE OF TRI-LAKES CARES With guest speaker Chef Brother Luck and music

by Wirewood Station, sample savory and sweet dishes from local chefs in this fundraiser to support Tri-Lakes Cares. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $40; tri-lakescares.org/taste-of-tri-lakes-cares.

MAY 7 HOMESCHOOL AT MONUMENT: CONSTELLATIONS Recommended for ages 5-12. Homeschoolers will create a glow-in-the-dark constellations and tell the story behind their meaning, presented by the Space Foundation Discovery Center. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

STEM: ATTACK ON THE FORT Ages 5-12, kids will learn a bit about the Trojan War, build catapults and/or trebuchets and forts, and have a “battle.” 4-5 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/ monument-library.

MAY 9 CREATE TOGETHER: SPRING MAKER IN RESIDENCE Join Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler from Textiles West as they piece together textile illustrations of the Pikes Peak region, made by community members from all across El Paso County. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

PETTING ZOO 2:30-3:30 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

MAY 15 ACOUSTIC EIDOLON 7-9 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake, $14-$18; trilakesarts.org.

MAY 16 ASHTONZ 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $18; bootbarnhall.com.

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CALENDAR Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

MAY 19 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at its monthly networking mixer, with food and refreshments, 5-7 p.m., location TBD, $10-$15; registration: tinyurl.com/snfh3rt.

MAY 21 MAKE/ART: BALLOON DOG PAINTINGS Kids will create their own brightly colored balloon dog from a series of ovals, ages 5-12. 4-5 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

MAY 21-SEPT. 17 DOWNTOWN ART HOP Enjoy special events, book signings, live music and more during these special days dedicated to art, every third Thursday through September, 5-8 p.m., downtown Monument; downtownmonument.org/downtown-events.

MAY 23-OCT. 10 MONUMENT HILL OUTDOOR FARMERS MARKET Saturdays through Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 66 Jefferson St., Monument; springsfarmersmarkets. com/monument.

MAY 26 COMMUNITY CPR CLASS 7-8:30 p.m., Monument Library Branch, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument. Donations accepted to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares. Registration: monumentcommtraining@gmail.com.

MAY 27 MONTHLY EDUCATION: BUILDING RESILIENCY TO STRESS AND BURNOUT Presented by Melissa Healy, wellness coach.

Learn more about the signs, symptoms and secrets to preventing and overcoming the debilitating effects of burnout, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; registration: tinyurl.com/vldm75b.

MAY 28 PICNIC AND PLANES 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs; wmmi.org.

MAY 29 TASTE OF PILLAR II 10:30-11:30 a.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; registration required

by May 29 at 10:30 a.m.: ppld.librarymarket.com/ taste-pillar-ii-2.

MAY 29-30 THE ROCKET MAN SHOW: ELTON JOHN 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $49; bootbarnhall.com.

JUNE JUNE 1 SUMMER ADVENTURE KICK-OFF PARTY 1-3 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

JUNE 2 SUMMER FUN: THE EMPEROR AND THE NIGHTINGALE A modern puppet enactment of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved fairy tale, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,

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JUNE 3-JULY 29 CONCERTS IN THE PARK Local and national performers grace the stage at Limbach Park. Bring your own chairs in enjoy food, fun and great music for the whole family. A different band plays each week and there are food trucks if you’re hungry. Wednesdays in June and July, 7-9 p.m., Limbach Park, Monument; downtownmonument.org/downtown-events.

JUNE 6 NATURE’S EDUCATORS: ANIMALS OF THE WIZARDING WORLD Meant for those familiar with the Harry Potter books and movies, ages 12-18, noon-1 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; registration required by June 6 at noon: ppld.librarymarket.com/natures-educators-animals-wizarding-world.

JUNE 7 MAKER IN RESIDENCE RECEPTION A public reception to see the culmination piece of the spring 2020 Maker in Residence, Textiles West.

Makers Liz Kettle and Ruth Chandler will be available to chat with attendees about the creation of the final textile installation piece. The art piece will be on display at Monument Library June 1-30. 2-4 p.m., Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Drive, Monument; ppld.org/monument-library.

JUNE 11 MONUMENT MOVIE NIGHT 8:30 p.m., Tri-Lakes YMCA, 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument; townofmonument.org.

JUNE 12 CLAUDE BOURBON 7-9 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake, $25-$35; trilakesarts.org.

VOICES OF ROCK RADIO 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $49; bootbarnhall.com.

JUNE 13-28 COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur; 1-303-688-6010, coloradorenaissance.com.

JUNE 16 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at its monthly networking mixer, with food and refreshments, 5-7 p.m., location TBD, $10-$15; registration: tinyurl.com/ t8cwg67.

JUNE 19 DION PRIDE 7-9 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 CO Highway 105, Palmer Lake, $30-$50; trilakesarts.org.

JUNE 19-21 CELTIC FESTIVAL 4-10 p.m., Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 21, Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs; wmmi.org.

JUNE 20 DUELING PIANOS 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $12; bootbarnhall.com.

JUNE 23 MONTHLY EDUCATION: HOW TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS STAND OUT ONLINE Presented by Tom Fitzpatrick, Rialto Mobile Marketing and Pikes Peak SBDC consultant. Get practical takeaways for developing your online marketing strategy, 9 a.m.-noon, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; registration: tinyurl.com/qvsf79q.

JUNE 27-28 14TH ANNUAL PURELY PONDS PARADE OF PONDS AND WATERFALLS To benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region, Monument, Colorado Springs and surrounding areas, $5. Map and tickets available in May; 986-0038, purelyponds.com/parade-of-ponds.

JULY JULY 4 PALMER LAKE JULY 4 FUN RUN/WALK 7-9 a.m., Santa Fe Trailhead, Palmer Lake, $25 race fee by April 30, $30 after April 30 at 11:59 p.m.; registration required: runsignup.com/ Race/CO/PalmerLake/PalmerLakeJuly4FunRun. TRI-LAKES FOURTH OF JULY: PANCAKE BREAKFAST 7-10 a.m., St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson St., Monument, tickets at the door; townofmonument.org/338/Tri-Lakes-4th-of-July.

TRI-LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STREET FAIR 8 a.m.-3 p.m., on Second Street and on Washington Street, Monument; vendor registration required: trilakeschamber.com/4th-of-july.html.

MONUMENT HILL KIWANIS FOURTH OF JULY PARADE 9:30 a.m. children’s parade, 10 a.m. main parade, downtown Monument; townofmonument.org/338/ Tri-Lakes-4th-of-July.

FOURTH OF JULY BEER GARDEN Open to all ages, must be 21 years or older to purchase/consume alcohol, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Limbach Park, Monument; townofmonument.org/338/TriLakes-4th-of-July.

JULY 4-26 COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur; 1-303-688-6010, coloradorenaissance.com.

JULY 9 MONUMENT MOVIE NIGHT 8:30 p.m., Tri-Lakes YMCA, 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument; townofmonument.org.

JULY 11-18 EL PASO COUNTY FAIR El Paso County Fair and Events Complex, 366 10th St., Calhan, $3-$15 admission; elpasocountyfair.com.

JULY 15 MONTHLY EDUCATION: ATTRACTING MEDIA ATTENTION AND MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR 15 MINUTES Presented by Lauren Ferrara, former news anchor. Learn about the different types of media coverage and how to best package your story to attract meaningful media attention. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; registration: tinyurl.com/tbdj7s3.

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CALENDAR JULY 16 LITTLE TEXAS 7:30 p.m., Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, $49; bootbarnhall.com.

JULY 18 KICKERS FOR KIDS FUN RUN “Wake up and smell the pine trees” at the 2020 Kickers for Kids Fun Run, 7:30 a.m., Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area, 199 County Line Road, Palmer Lake; mrgraph.com/kickers-for-kids-fun-run.

JULY 21 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Join the Tri-Lakes Chamber at its monthly networking mixer, with food and refreshments, 5-7 p.m., location TBD, $10-$15; registration: tinyurl.com/wodujf9.

AUGUST AUG. 1 AND 2 COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur; 1-303-688-6010, coloradorenaissance.com.

AUG. 2 TRI-LAKES CRUISERS ANNUAL BENEFIT CAR SHOW Enjoy this car show with foreign or domestic vehicles of all years: restored, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods, customs, vans and trucks. Front and Second streets, Monument; downtownmonument. org/downtown-events.

AUG. 6 MONUMENT MOVIE NIGHT 8:30 p.m., Tri-Lakes YMCA, 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway, Monument; townofmonument.org.

SEPTEMBER SEPT. 6 MONU-PALOOZA Join the Tri-Lakes community for the last nonschool night of the summer and celebrate with lots of music. Food trucks, water and soda available on site. Limbach Park, Monument, free admission; downtownmonument.org/downtown-events.

SEPT. 12 PALMER LAKE WINE FESTIVAL Spend the day in Palmer Lake and enjoy tastings from 25 Colorado wineries with live music, food, gifts and vendors, opens noon for VIPs, 1-5 p.m. general admission, Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area, 199 County Line Road, Palmer Lake, $35 by July 1, $45 after July 1, $55 VIP; tinyurl.com/v7ss8cc.

SEPT. 19 BINES AND BREWS Enjoy local beer, hard cider and moonshine from various breweries, cideries and distilleries while enjoying upbeat contemporary jazz all afternoon, $10 designated driver admission, $25 general admission; downtownmonument.org/downtown-events.

RUN4HOPE 5K FOR SCHOOLS To benefit local schools for the prevention of suicide, 9 a.m.-noon, The Ascent Church, 1750 Deer Creek Road, Monument. Registration: run4hope5kforschools.com.

SEPT. 22 MONTHLY EDUCATION: WEBSITE NEED-TOKNOW FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Get an overview of popular website platform

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options and which is best for you, and discuss how to optimize your website’s content and layout. 9-11 a.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; registration: tinyurl.com/thfurcc.

OCTOBER OCT. 6 MONTHLY EDUCATION: TAX PREP ESSENTIALS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES This workshop is a realistic starting point for small businesses wanting to strengthen their understanding over their business taxes, 9 a.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; registration: tinyurl.com/w49wh2e.

OCT. 31 SAFE TRICK-OR-TREAT Bring the kids for a night of safe trick-or-treating as merchants provide treats while kids show off their costumes, 4-6 p.m., downtown Monument; downtownmonument.org/downtown-events.

NOVEMBER NOV. 12 MONTHLY EDUCATION: CREATING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES IN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Presented by Scott Van Ness, instructor of operations management, UCCS, 9-11 a.m., Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., Monument, free; registration: tinyurl.com/rmofu2m.

NOV. 21-APRIL 17, 2021 MONUMENT HILL INDOOR FARMERS MARKET Every third Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 66 Jefferson St., Monument; springsfarmersmarkets.com/monument.

DECEMBER DEC. 5 NORTH POLE CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grace Best Elementary building, 66 Jefferson St., Monument; downtownmonument.org/ downtown-events or monumenthillkiwanis.org.

SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS Celebrate the warmth and magic of the holiday season with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus and their reindeer, hay rides, crafts and other traditional Christmas activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Monument; downtownmonument.org/downtown-events.

MONUMENT TREE LIGHTING Please bring a canned food item to benefit TriLakes Cares or a new, unwrapped toy for Santa on Patrol, 5 p.m. tree lighting, 5-6 p.m. visits with Santa; townofmonument.org/416/Monument-Tree-Lighting.

Courtesy of Erica Burt Santa Claus called in some help from local law and fire departments ahead of Christmas 2019 to deliver toys, coats and holiday spirits to deserving children.

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Arlene’s Beans in Monument continues to grow as more folks discover its uncompromising fare.

Arlene’s Beans thrives for the Monument community

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rlene Padilla lives for her faith, her family, her community and cooking ... always cooking.

Recently, we chatted with the self-made chef and restaurateur about the family restaurant’s origins, success despite a remnant of naysayers, the potentiality of a second location and what you should order on your next visit.

You’ve

proven that you have something

Arlene’s Beans, something How do you explain your success?

First off I have to give thanks to God. No special with

loved and sustainable.

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question, without his guidance, wisdom, protection and direction, Arlene’s Beans would not be here. Second, I have a tremendous amount of passion for cooking and serving people. Cooking with love is a must. When we moved to Colorado from New Mexico in 1999, I knew there was a need for my New Mexico cuisine.

I also felt there was a need for budget-friendly, family-style meals. I was born and raised in Albuquerque by two loving and hardworking immigrant parents who showed me and my siblings how to live as hard workers with integrity, love and respect for others. Growing up with tons of family and friends you could bet there would be a casserole of

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cheesy, green chile, chicken enchiladas, which happen to be my absolute favorite.

I have converted many of my mother’s and grandmother’s Mexican recipes into my own, with a New Mexican flair. But eating fresh, homemade, natural, organic, vegan, gluten-free and mostly locally sourced ingredients does not have to break a family’s budget.

Most important to our success, we try to make people feel like they’re eating at our home. We are a casual eatery with no servers and no fancy plates, just good food. We serve our beautiful and delicious food on eco-friendly paper plates and everyone eats with sanitized plastic cutlery.

This saves on labor, water and chemicals.

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Lastly, we try to give back to our local community as much as possible. This is very important to our family. We are here because of our community’s support.

Share with us the background story of Arlene’s Beans.

When our oldest daughter graduated from Lewis-Palmer High School, we decided to host a party. We invited 170 guests hoping to get at least half. 160 guests RSVP’d. Our street had never seen that many cars parked in the 10 years we had lived there. With the party leftovers, my daughters and I prepared burritos and salsa for an annual community garage sale; we rolled up 60 beanand-cheese burritos and filled mason jars with my salsa. Knowing many of my neighbors, I felt comfortable making the garage sale a fun party. We all enjoyed margaritas on our front yard that hot, beautiful summer weekend. The burritos sold out at $1 each in less than an hour, and I was hooked. It was like wildfire after that.

Shortly after that, we signed a lease at the old Palmer Lake gas station. The Palmer Lake community embraced us from Day One. We cooked our beans off, literally for 13 months. We had large catering parties of 300 people at times and

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New Mexico ‘Chile’ Explained I spell “chile” like the country. Colorado green “chili” is usually made with a flour-based roux, tomatillos and pork.

New Mexico “chile” is typically made vegan. My green chile is made with New Mexico Hatch peppers. However, I do incorporate Pueblo peppers to support our local farmers. Although many New Mexicans add flour, at Arlene’s Beans, I don’t. I prefer a healthier option, and I do enjoy catering to many celiac families.

knew we needed more cooking space. Our current location, in downtown Monument, became available and the rest is history.

What

have been the biggest challenges

that stood in your way?

The biggest challenges have been the verbal attacks from less than 1% of people that we have personally encountered. Although we’ve had only a handful of face-to-face irrational, unfriendly and unfortunate human beings in three years, it has left us in disbelief and saddened

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for the wasted, negative time. We have learned to deal with those tough situations, but they linger in our minds from time to time. We have also dealt with cyberbullying. Social platforms are unhappy people’s oases. Dealing with fake or negative reviews is sometimes hard to not take personally, but I have learned from many successful business owners and chefs. I have taken their advice. For every 100 people you serve and make happy, one person will not find his place of happiness.

Looking ahead, any plans to expand?

We have entertained the idea of opening second location in the Springs or Florida and maybe a food truck. Right now we are very content and have our hands full with our current location.

What

do you suggest a guest order on

his or her first visit?

The first thing I suggest to my customers are my burritos smothered in my Christmas chile sauce. This allows my customers to have both red and green chile. Red chile is hot. It’s not a wimpy hot, this is New Mexico hot chile. Green chile is mild and if you’re not a fan of either, try my queso blanco. If they’re not into gluten, my chicken enchilada plates with Christmas chile are a must as well! T

TAKE A WALK BACK INTO MONUMENT’S HISTORY

By Allison Robenstein

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n amongst Monument’s quaint restaurants, shops and galleries lies the history of the town. A self-guided walking tour is a great way to learn about the people who made Monument and enjoy the lovely downtown.

On weekdays, stop by the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 Second St., to get a map, or use the online version — found on the Palmer Lake Historical Society website at palmerdividehistory.org/ mtour.html — anytime.

Parking downtown is free and readily available. The sidewalks are well maintained, as are crosswalks. Follow the tour to walk in the footsteps of our forebears, and in between, sample food and drink from the many establishments along the way.

This walk through time was created by the Palmer Lake Historical Society.

Patricia A. Atkins, society secretary said the Monument Homemakers supplied the society with all the history of Monument to create the walk. The club was active for 94 years and at one point had 100 members.

“I used to do aerobics with Grace Best in the building that is now the Chamber of Commerce,” Atkins said.

The town was platted in 1874 by Henry Limbach who came from Germany in 1866 and acted as the first mayor when the town was incorporated in 1879. Monument used to be called Henry’s Station.

When Gen. William J. Palmer founded the city of Colorado Springs, he had the idea to develop the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, the “Main Line through the Rockies.” According to Gary Atkins, a docent at the society, “passenger trains brought people from all over the world to this area to experience the Wild West.”

A great place to start your walking tour is at the same place a train traveler would have done in the late 1800s. Park along Front Street near the park or along the roadway at the corner of Front and Second streets. Back in the day, after departing the Santa Fe/Monument Depot along the tracks, guests would have walked to the Monument Hotel, 192 Front St., which was built in 1870 and stood where the current Hearth House now operates.

There were 19 rooms for guests who paid $2 per night for room and meals. In the early 1920s, the hotel burned down and was eventually replaced by the current building.

It housed the post office from 1975 to 2000.

Ladies could have a dress mended or made at Mrs. Limbach’s Millinery Shop at

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Photos courtesy of The Palmer Lake Historical Society Workers cut ice blocks from Monument Lake during the winter ice harvest in this undated photo.

The ice blocks were used to refrigerate railroad cars transporting produce. the northwest corner of Second and Front streets. Gentlemen could get a haircut or grab a drink at Limbach’s Saloon and Barber Shop, 230 Front St. Lavalett noted, “there was a woman who lived in town who was very much opposed to the saloons, and was named ‘Peeping Sal.’ She wanted to know who the men were who spent their evenings at the saloon, so she could give their wives a bad time.”

Tourists who came to town by train could rent a horse and carriage at Elliott’s Carriage and Wagon on Front Street to travel around the area. It was located about where Sew In Tune, 252 Front St., is today. R.C. Elliott who owned the shop was appointed to the board of trustees in 1880, and acted as Monument town clerk from 1887 to 1896.

John William “J.W.” Higby homesteaded with his family not far from Monument in 1888 and opened the Higby Mercantile, 105 Second St. The building stands today and houses Covered Treasures Bookstore.

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The store location at 243 Washington St. dates back to the early 1880s. The original store owner was William Lierd, who sold groceries, shoes and coffins. The location is now used by Jodie Bliss, who welds metal into art and furniture at her Bliss Studio and Gallery.

Atkins said groceries were sold there until the 1960s. While Hibgy owned the shop, there was a butcher shop in the back, competing with the Betz Family Meat Market on 65 Second St. The shop was also the post office from 1910 to 1942. Charles Allis 2020_TRI-LAKES GUIDE

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Historian Lucille Lavalett wrote, “There was a lot of excitement one time when George Betz got in a large stalk of bananas, and as he took it out of the crate, curled around the stalk was a large poisonous snake.”

Courtesy of The Palmer Lake Higby also owned the Historical Society first ice plant built along Today known as the Covered Treasures Monument Lake, or State Bookstore, the storefront at the corner Reservoir as it was known of Second and Washington streets was then, to harvest ice in the once the Higby Mercantile. winter. Some ice cakes were sold to local homes, and the rest shipped to Denver and Pueblo. It is estimated 20,000 to 30,000 tons were harvested. “I think they kept the ice frozen by using straw in between the layers of ice cakes,” Gary Atkins said.

Another source suggested the cakes were packed in sawdust.

Five more ice houses were built to harvest the ice, but in 1909 they were demolished by powerful winds coming east off the foothills. After being rebuilt, they again were destroyed by wind in 1943, and were never rebuilt.

Before ice-cutting season started, townspeople would hold ice skating parties and burn bonfires along the banks of the lake.

Will “Penny” Lierd’s shop, 243 Washington St., sold groceries and more. His nickname has several stories attached to it. On folk tale states Lierd insisted on being paid to the penny, but another established by Lavelett says a family paid him for a $50 casket all in pennies. The shop was called “Dry Goods, Shoes, Groceries, Caskets and Coffins” and was established in 1882. Lierd also acted as an undertaker.

“Big Red,” aka the Lewis School, 146 Jefferson St., is a nice place to pause on your walk. Built in 1919, the building is named after Inez Johnson Lewis, an El Paso County Superintendent of Schools. Although the building, which currently houses District 38 School offices, is locked on the weekends, the property offers an art installation on the lawn and a summer farmer’s market.

The beautiful Sheldon Jackson Memorial Chapel, 238 Jefferson St., still stands. As the oldest church in town it represents the typical congregation created by the famous Jackson who built churches throughout the old west.

There are many more locations to visit along the Monument walking tour, this article touches on a few of them. Some are private property, but visitors can still walk along the streets in the footsteps of those who created this enchanting town. T

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Monument tasting rooms abound with flavors and variation

By Allison Robenstein

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f you care for an evening out tasting local, handmade liquors or a midday sip of something cold and intoxicating, Monument has several options. The town’s tasting rooms include the 3 Hundred Days of Shine, 279 Beacon Lite Road, No. G, new guy in town Lee Spirits Company Distillery, 303 Hwy. 105, an upscale gin joint, the Ice Cave Cider House, and 174W Wine Bar, both at 174 Washington St. 3 Hundred Days of Shine Mike Gerard is a small-town guy who spent 23 years in the Army in big “cities.”

When the opportunity came along for him and his wife Jennifer to start a moonshine establishment in Monument, they jumped at the chance.

On the Friday my husband and I visited, the place was packed with people sipping drinks and enjoying the roadhouse atmosphere. Old wooden beams hang down from the bar, an old-fashioned machine gun hangs on display and moonshine in mason jars line rows of shelves.

Their slogan “spin the lid, pass the jar” means their liquor is smooth enough to drink right out of the jar.

Re-painted walls are hung with Colorado history relating to prohibition and bootlegging. According to Gerard, Chester Porter, one of the largest moonshiners in the West had a place called Porter’s Corner where the Monument Walgreens stands today. The artwork includes news articles about the infamous Colorado bootleggers Sam and Pete Carlino, who ran booze from southern Colorado up to Denver during Prohibition.

Gerard explained moonshine was literally made by the light of the moon, and was defined as any illicit, illegal, un-taxed liquor. In Colorado, the Carlino brothers used sugar beets to produce their “sugar moon.”

You can purchase 3 Hundred Days of Shine’s products in the tasting room, or “in roughly 400 liquor stores in Colorado and just got final approval for California distribution,” Gerard said.

With 12 flavors, the moonshine is made and jarred in the back of the building.

They also serve mixed drinks including the Harvest Honey Moonshine with Coca-Cola or intricate cocktails, including a traditional Old Fashioned with single barrel bitters and a homemade brown sugar simple syrup. Pre-prohibition gangsters like Al Capone drank Templeton Rye with Ginger Ale, so Gerard’s cocktail menu includes

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Courtesy of Lee Spirits Company The Lee Spirits Company Distillery Tasting Room in Monument. similar drinks such as a Whiskey Ginger, barrel finished dash of bitters and garnished with a slice of orange.

“My favorite right out of the bottle is our two-grain. We call it our American oak moonshine,” Gerard said. It’s similar to an American whiskey and aged for a year in oak barrels.

They also offer a spirit-free cocktail menu.

“We’ve got funny names for the drinks because we let our grandkids name them,” he says of the nonalcoholic menu. For the designated driver, there’s no charge for these drinks, otherwise, they are priced around $2.

The biggest push is something near and dear to the Gerards’ hearts – the Zero K run, or “OK” — as in you are OK. This occurs the day before Veteran’s Day annually and intended to raise money and awareness for military mental health issues and combatting combat veteran suicide.

“We are offering ways to find peer support to help them get away from what is happening in their heads mentally. These folks don’t have that battle buddy anymore. They don’t have the guy in the foxhole watching their back, or the chain of command.”

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday noon to 10 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

Lee Spirits Company Distillery Tasting Room Saunter into the recently opened Lee Spirits Company Distillery Tasting Room in Monument, put your foot up on the bar railing,

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and order a pre-prohibition style cocktail.

Cousins Ian and Nick Lee started the Colorado Springs distillery in 2013 after searching for ways to make cocktails that tasted like their original recipes intended.

Both are self-proclaimed “cocktails dorks” who are intolerant to gluten. Since Gin is the basis for many of the older cocktail recipes written by American bartenders before 1930, they decided to produce a gin that can hold to up to a variety of cocktails.

They learned of an old practice called Single Shot distilling, a hands-on, method that requires careful measurement of each component, but which the Lee cousins feel produces a citrus-forward, smooth gin that works in many of the cocktails they prepare.

Ian Lee says when they first tasted the distilled concoction they realized “we just made a pair of blue jeans for a bartender!”

They use early 1900s distilling methods, “with one foot in the past and one foot in the future.” In other words, they mimic older exacting stills, but add modern flavors like lavender and strawberry. “It’s a gin with the same heart, but with modern flavors,” Lee said.

The distilling company’s martini is made with an original, classic 1860s recipe and Lee said, “it’s the only drink I’ve ever had that tastes better than the sum of its parts.”

Most cocktails are $9 and include drinks like the Violette Cosmo which is gin, their own Crème de Violette, lime and cranberry juices.

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Erica Burt Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District firefighters William Vogl, Franz Hankins and Aaron Wood helped collect donations for the Fill the Boot weekend over Labor Day weekend 2019.

The annual event helps raise money to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Tribune file Chris Wegert and Emily Barber perform aerial acrobatics during the Cirque du Monument event in downtown Monument. The event was organized by Gallery 132 owner Jennifer Cunningham, offering aerial acrobatics, face painting, henna tattoos, a petting zoo and more.

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Courtesy of the Town of Monument Workers prepare to remove the Historic Monument arch over Third Street in downtown Monument Feb. 21, 2019. The arch was removed after it was deemed structurally unstable and a serious hazard to property and traffic. The arch marked the original entrance into the town’s historic downtown. Its origins are unknown, but was believed to have been built in the early 1990s.

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Gazette file Air Force Academy cadets are given instructions on their marching for the inaugural parade at the academy in 2017. The iconic Cadet Chapel in the background was closed last year for renovations. Construction on the $158 million project could take up to four years, according to the academy. The chapel is on the National Historic Registry and an estimated 500,000 tourists a year visited the sanctuary, recognized by its 150-foot spires. It was designed to serve airmen of all faiths.

Courtesy of Dr. Michael Maddox Singer Sawyer Fredericks, who won season 8 of NBC’s “The Voice,” stands next to lifelong artist debi Story Maddox’s piece, “Rattled to the Bone,” during a 2019 visit to the Tri-Lakes when he performed at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. Fredericks “loves all of debi’s work, but this piece especially grabbed him,” wrote her husband, Dr. Michael Maddox, executive director of the TLCA, in an email to the Tribune.

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The Monument location serves two cocktails on tap — Lavender Gin Lemonade and Strawberry Gin Lemonade.

Their Strawberry Ginger Gin earned them the Best of Class and a gold medal at the 2019 Sunset International Spirits Competition.

Tours of the distillery will be coming later in the summer.

Recipes on their website, leespirits.com, replicate the in-house drinks. “Because we make pre-prohibition cocktails authentically anyone can grab a recipe book published before 1930 and it will taste exactly as it was intended,” Lee said.

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The Ice Cave Cider House and 174W Wine Bar The Ice Cave Cider House and 174W Wine Bar, is as owner David Troudt puts it, “we’re a local, back alley tasting room.” Originally, the cider house, which sits toward the back of the building was the only space. For a long time, there was no sign out in front of the building to identify the cidery. David said, “we started in the back, we didn’t have any frontage, and we sell every drop we make, so getting a sign wasn’t a priority.”

Open for five years this August, husband-and-wife team David and Julie Troudt started making cider in their garage seven years ago.

David had been homebrewing beer since 1990 as a hobby. Julie’s mother is British, so her family had a tradition of drinking hard cider.

“Most of the cider you find on shelves, the American cider, is a little bit more sweet. We started making cider at home and we just got carried away.” Friends would stop by and have a glass from their threetap “kegerator” in the garage, and convinced them to start a business.

They make nine styles of cider, all named for Monument history, served in 12-ounce glasses and priced at $5.50. A handwritten board

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Besides the 12-ounce glass, customers can also sample flights of five-ounce glasses.

For those who don’t drink, the Cider House carries a non-alcoholic Honeycrisp Apple-based cider.

In September 2018 the couple added 174W Wind Bar on the front of the building. A handwritten list of available wines sits on the side of a brick wall. All wines are on tap and sold by the glass, so there is no waste or oxidation of the wine. A glass of Palisade-based Colterris Sauvignon Blanc is $6.75 and a Chill Switch Cabernet Sauvignon from Cedaredge is $7.50. The most expensive glass at $9.50 is the Petit Verdot, a red wine by Creekside Cellars in Evergreen.

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Regulars are often called out by name when they come in. “David and I are pretty good at remembering our guest’s names, so it’s kind of a ‘Cheers’ atmosphere,” said Julie.

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When the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad line finally reached the area in 1871, the town of Greenland was born.

Platted by Fred Salomon in 1875, the little 20-acre subdivision was one of the first in Douglas County. The land Salomon purchased went on to become the Greenland Breeding Farm, now called Greenland Ranch.

The area then known as Divide country included Greenland, Palmer Lake and the Palmer Divide and was one of the greatest potato-producing areas in Colorado. Gary Atkins, a docent at the Lucretia Vaile Museum in Palmer Lake said 20,000 acres of land produced 2,000 pounds of potatoes.

Greenland was one of the many whistle-stops the train made along the railroad, Atkins said. The poet Helen Hunt Jackson came through the town by train and named it for its verdant landscape, a valley lush from the creek that runs through it.

According to Patricia Atkins, Palmer Lake Historical Society secretary, “U.S. Army Major Stephen H. Long came through this part of the state during his 1820 expedition” — way before the town was built.

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before statehood, also owned a gas, oil and coal company. According to an 1889 article in the Castle Rock Journal, he hoped to make money from the newly created town, “at Greenland, a station on the Denver & Rio Grande railroad, about forty-five miles south of Denver and near Palmer Lake, the surface indications are excellent that oil, coal and gas exist in rich quantities; and such is the opinion of the experts who have examined the land.”

Although it seems Salomon’s hopes weren’t realized, the town did become known for shipping lumber, grain, potatoes, milk and cattle. In its heyday in the late 1880s to early 1900s, the settlement had two railroad depots. The chutes used to herd the cattle onto shipping cars are still visible today.

In 1878, Isaac Jegirtha “I.J.” Noe came to the town from Indiana, working as ranch superintendent for then Greenland Ranch owner A.B. Daniels. Today, both ranches are along Noe Road. In 1906, Greenland Ranch was purchased by John W. Higby and C.C. Hemming, who changed the ranch name to Greenland Land and Cattle Company. It was nationally recognized for its fine selection of Shorthorn, Galloway and Hereford cattle as well as thoroughbred horses.

At one time the 15,000-plus acres grazed as many as 1,600 head of cattle and 500 horses as well as raising 7000 bushels of wheat, oats, rye, corn and barley. A May 29, 1889 article in the Castle Rock Journal reported, “Another lot of stock has been added to the already large herd on the Greenland Breeding farm, among them are several imported Gallaway.”

In 1898 the town population was 25, which doubled by the turn of the century.

It included a post office that still stands today, as well as two blacksmith shops, a wagon-making shop, at least one saloon, a school and the two depots.

Noe eventually purchased 160 acres west of the Greenland Ranch and started Eagle Mountain Ranch with his wife Jennie.

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William Noe was born June 9, 1938. “I was in third grade and started going to the Greenland School, the little one-room school that my dad attended. I graduated eighth grade there. There was, I think, there might have been ten in the whole school. Two in the eighth grade,” he said in an oral history interview with the Douglas County Libraries Archives and Local History.

During the same interview, Bill’s wife Beverly said, “In grade school, my parents drove the school bus, which at that time was their 1938 Ford. [They] went around and picked up part of the kids that lived in Greenland and were able to come that way.”

Beverly grew up on the Ben Lomond ranch closer to Palmer Lake. Her grandmother, Essie Vorhees Higginson had asthma, so her family came to the area in a covered wagon hoping the mountain air would help her.

Bill Noe said, “Back then, it was kind of interesting the way people did business because when you had cattle, you sold them at whatever time the market was there, and that’s when you got paid, basically. So, in order to have some cash flow, most of the small ranches had a dairy operation at the same time. They had the dairy for their own use, but they also sold milk and cream to both north and south.”

There were no contracts, Bill said, “Word of mouth and a hand-shake and that was it.”

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area from England in 1883. Charles opened a meat market in Monument in 1887. Shortly thereafter, he was delivering a shipment in Palmer Lake and laid eyes on his future wife, Minnie Steimle. After buying land in the Greenland area, he built a cabin and brought his new bride there in 1911. The Charles Allis Ranch raised milk cows and prize-winning Hampshire sheep.

In 2002, Earl Allis spoke of his great-grandfather during an oral history interview saying, “Charlie came over, got off the boat, bought a horse, and when the horse quit running, that was where he stopped.” Earl’s dad was born in Greenland in 1914.

Although both ranches are private property, visitors can spend time at the Greenland Open Space. In 1997, Douglas County Open Space bought the vacant Greenland town lots to create a public recreation space.

The Greenland Trailhead is located at 1532 Noe Road, the gateway to an 11-mile, 3,600-acre trail and open space system. It’s a great place for a summer picnic and hikes or biking year-round.

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Courtesy of Larkspur Historical Society The Allis Ranch and outbuildings circa 1913.

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With national acts in the center’s sights, Maddox also knew a quality “green room” would be in order and a facelift was given to the existing space. The result is a spacious, repainted area with an attached private restroom and dressing room. It is decorated with posters promoting artists which have passed through, many more than once. The collage of posters includes the likenesses of Branford Marsalis, Peter, Paul and Mary, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Sawyer Fredericks, Paula Cole and Academy Award winner Billy Bob Thornton’s band The Boxmasters, among many others.

The center rents studio space to artists who get 24-hour access so they are able to create whenever inspired and at their convenience.

The facility’s classroom space has been maintained with an industrial style to ensure any accidents with paint, clay or other mediums are not a concern for its surfaces. Maddox said classes are offered on a regular basis and scheduled classes can be found on the center’s website, trilakesarts.org.

Maddox and his wife, artist and author debi Story Maddox — one of the resident artists at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts — have tried to promote unity within the community anywhere they have lived, he said. They have worked with different organizations, churches and arts societies.

“We are all in this together. We are trying to elevate everyone’s spirits, hearts, attitudes, work ethics, creative inspirations,” Maddox said. “Because we all work together and elevate everything we do, and because we gently nudge people to elevate their work, whether its art, music, poetry, drama or whatever, everybody wins.”

Ultimately, Maddox’s satisfaction with the center has been when patrons leave with huge smiles on their faces, their spirits lifted because of the experiences they’ve encountered at the facility.

“It makes it all worthwhile,” Maddox said.

“Our attitude has always been to provide a respite for all the nastiness that’s out there in the world. There’s very little peace, very little love and harmony. We know the power of art and music and literature can lift folks up, and that’s what we try to do here every day.”

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“I thought those colors don’t lend themselves to exhibiting art very well, because the colors don’t pop,” he said. “We continued to make improvements, and changes and upgrades.”

Over the years, the resistance to change dissipated, and now the expectation of the center is one of high quality and elevated entertainment.

“Everyone has seen what our goal has been, which was to make this a Front Range destination for fine art and quality entertainment,” Maddox said.

Presently, the center books and sells out up to four shows a month, while other months may be a bit less. Maddox said they are in a unique position to not have to book entertainment every weekend.

“I’d rather have high-quality shows than be busy for busyness sake,” he said. “Not having a show every weekend, gives our patrons, our staff and volunteers a break.

We pretty much go all year round.”

Continuing to elevate shows remains a

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priority for Maddox; however, he has a dream for the center for land across the street from it. Maddox said he has architectural plans to build a 400-500 seat venue to exhibit more art and promote bigger shows.

“If we can get Billy Bob Thornton, Jimmy Collins and Branford Marsalis and lure them to what is the smallest event any of them have played in decades with a 180-seat venue, just think of what we could do with a 400-500 seat venue built next door,” Maddox said. “It might be a pipe dream but maybe it will happen one of these days.”

If the dream comes to fruition, Maddox said he could see that facility marketed as a civic center as well for conferences and seminars.

“Everybody in the Tri-Lakes community would win because of the attention it would draw,” he said.

New venue or not, the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts is always accepting contributions to aid its present venue, a building that dates to the 1940s and is in regular need of maintenance, both inside and out.

“People need to know, right here in their own back yard, they can see quality firstclass entertainment and quality art with having to go to the big city.” T

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Catching up with Monument Town Manager Mike Foreman

By Benn Farrell

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t’s been an eventful first year for Mike Foreman, Monument’s town manager.

Foreman started his role with the Town of Monument in April 2019, after serving as interim town manager for four months. He brought more than three decades of experience in local government. The father of three is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s in public administration. Foreman was previously city manager in Craig, in northwest Colorado, and the City of Celina, Texas, and was assistant to the city manager in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Fun fact: Foreman is an accomplished wildlife photographer and was at one time a freelance photographer for a Texas newspaper.

In his Monument role for 15 months, he has seen a few ups and downs in town

Tribune file Monument Town Manager Mike Foreman, right, shakes hands with Mayor Don Wilson after taking his oath of office at the May 6, 2019 Board of Trustees meeting at Monument’s town hall.

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staffing and issues in the community. We caught up with Foreman in early March to see how the job is going and pick his brain.

Now that you have a year in with the Town of Monument, what has been the most satisfying to see from your position?

The most satisfying part of the last year has been the teamwork that I have witnessed. This is on all levels at Town Hall.

I’ve seen the Board of Trustees work hand-in-hand with our citizens to ensure that the Town continues to be an outstanding place to work and live. I’ve seen Town employees create new teams and committees that have increased efficiency and customer service to our citizens.

How

has the past year with the town

either met or fallen short of your expectations?

The past year with the Town has exceeded my expectations. As a Town Manager, you expect some minor “speed bumps” when you begin to implement your management philosophy into a new organization. The team in place at Town Hall was ready from the very beginning with incredible knowledge, skill and energy.

We have added new employees (including recent hire police chief Sean Hemingway) who have hit the ground running and are

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“I’ve learned that the citizens of Monument are full of passion, energy and great ideas. They are committed to helping Town staff ensure that our community remains a great place to live and work.” |MIKE FOREMAN, MONUMENT TOWN MANAGER| helping our entire team to be more efficient, responsive and effective. The sky is the limit with this group and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish in 2020.

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biggest achievements the town, officials and staff have made over the past year?

Last year the Town dedicated itself to investing in a sound plan for economic development. We worked with our partner Tri-View Metro District. This,

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in conjunction with renewed community partnerships with the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, has put us on the path to success with new companies and businesses looking for a home. Our police department has seen a complete change in its leadership team. The officers have continued to serve our Town with the utmost professionalism, dedication and compassion that our citizens deserve.

What

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est obstacles for the town over the next year or years to come?

Monument faces the same obstacles that many of our neighboring municipalities face. Water quality, quantity and distribution will continue to be a very important topic for us to address in the next year and years to come. Public safety is another important focus as we look at crime trends to address staffing numbers for our police department.

What

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Tri-Lakes

Monument

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region since having started

over a year ago?

I’ve learned that the citizens of Monument are full of passion, energy and great ideas. They are committed to helping Town staff ensure that our community remains a great place to live and work. T

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Dizzy the dog statue a beacon of volunteerism in the Tri-Lakes area

By Benn Farrell

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Courtesy of Palmer Lake Historical Society A statue of Dizzy the Dog, an important character in the story of the Palmer Lake Star, stands immortalized in Palmer Lake Village Green as a testament to the hard work and volunteerism which helped build the community and continues today.

ommunities like the Palmer Lake and Monument thrive because resident are willing to give their time and of themselves to town projects and causes.

Volunteering is the heart of any smaller community, and one of the best examples of this has been immortalized in a statue which stands in Palmer Lake Village Green, across from town hall. It is a statue created by artist Donna Arndt of Dizzy, a German shepherd who was the companion of Bert Sloan. Both Sloan and Dizzy were pivotal characters in the story behind the inception of Palmer Lake’s star.

The illuminated 500-foot in diameter Palmer Lake Star, located on Sundance Mountain, is seen throughout the Tri-Lakes area and is visible from Interstate 25 annually during the holidays. The star was the brainchild of B. E. Jack, a Mountain Utilities regional manager who, in 1935 during the middle of the Great Depression, shared with Sloan his idea of constructing a star on the side of Sundance Mountain overlooking the town.

Sloan, an Irishman who owned a local café, agreed Jack’s star idea could become an icon for the area’s holiday traditions, and the pair began brainstorming the logistics of constructing the star on the side of a mountain. The feat involved working on a 60% uphill grade on less-than-ideal terrain KEEP READING ON PAGE 36

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and conditions for construction work.

Jack, himself, would not be able to make the hike to the construction site, but as word of the star began to spread through the small Tri-Lakes community, Jack’s linemen from Mountain Utilities came to lend their individual expertise on the project.

As the project got underway, with contributions from Mountain Utilities, whom Jack convinced to contribute used poles and cable and labor being a team of volunteers from the town and the utility company.

Canine Dizzy’s role in the construction was as a courier up the steep angle from the base of Sundance Mountain to the construction site. Sloan had fashioned a small pack which was strapped to the German shepherd. As the labor force worked at the construction site, Dizzy carried supplies between the base and the crew.

The statue of Dizzy was commissioned by the Palmer Lake Historical Society and dedicated Oct. 21, 2006.

Arndt said when considering a visage for the sculpture, it was decided Dizzy would be a more favorable subject rather than one of the town’s founders to be immortalized in bronze on the Palmer Lake Village Green.

“He exemplifies volunteerism and the hard work which helped build this community,” Arndt said.

In addition, Arndt said children who play in the park at Village Green are more interested in the story behind a statue of a dog than that of a person they’ve never met.

“It’s fun to watch young people come up to the statute and read about Dizzy,” Arndt said. “It’s one small way to help children take an interest in the local history.”

Last year, the Palmer Lake Star and Palmer Lake Town Hall were both officially added to the registry of Colorado Historical Landmarks. T

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Just 11,000 more feet to go before Pineries Open Space hiking trail opens this year

By Benn Farrell

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he Pineries Open Space hiking trail in Black Forest has been constructed in bits and pieces over several years.

The 2013 Black Forest fire delayed the public access to the open space, but work is near completion and it is expected to open to the public this summer.

El Paso County Community Services hosted a guided hike of the existing trail Feb. 29 as part of a preview to help introduce enthusiasts to it and create a buzz prior to its official opening.

The multi-use trail’s final 11,000 feet are in sight. It connects two regional trails, the Black Forest Section 16 Trail, to the southwest, and the Woodlake Trail, to the northeast of the property.

County Park Planner Ross Williams led the hike that Saturday morning with about 20 people getting an early glimpse of the final two miles of construction.

The trail has been constructed by hand, Williams said. Given the area surrounds private property, is itself surrounded by established neighborhoods, and is subject to a conservation easement held by Palmer Land Trust, the use of heavy equipment for the trail must be kept at a minimum.

The trail showcases a portion of the 1,067-acre Pineries Open Space, “characterized by gently rolling terrain, including a subtle ridgeline that is part of the Palmer Divide, separating the Lower Platte and Arkansas River Watersheds. The terrain is dominated by ponderosa pine forest and with a sparse understory composition, including kinnikinnick, squaw current, mountain mahogany, blue grama, western wheatgrass, needle and thread, and mountain muhly, per a 2016 Rocky Mountain Field Institute report. Several culturally modified Ute Trees are located on the property.

All of the trail work has been performed in tandem by the Rocky Mountain Field Institute and the Mile High Youth Corps. RMFI provides leadership for the project while Mile High provides the labor.

Williams said the division has built trails with volunteers through RMFI as well, giving the “average Joe” who may never have built a trail, experience in proper trail construction.

The Pineries Open Space main trail is what Williams describes as a flowing single track, approximately 18-24 inches wide, with “rollers” essentially.

“The terrain is not overly steep or anything,” Williams said. “You have your ups and you have your downs. And one thing that will make it fun, whether you are hiking, on a horse or mountain biking,

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you will have these opportunities to grab a breather. It’s the way the whole property is and it makes it really nice.

“We try not to take trails straight uphill and let them, of course, follow contours and do switchbacks if we get a steeper section.”

Because of the terrain of the open space, the trail’s very smooth in many cases.

Williams said the division is getting into building more single-track trails instead of huge regional trails, and as such planners usually design the trail to resemble how they themselves would like to experience it on a mountain bike or similar. In the Pineries Open Space, rocks on the trail are “almost nonexistent.”

“We know the opening of the Pineries has been a long time coming, and with that, we don’t want people feeling like they are losing out,” Williams said. “So we wanted to offer these hikes.”

Assuming all goes according to schedule, the Pineries trail should see its final two miles completed in early to mid-June, Williams said, and the park’s grand opening would be shortly after that. The total length of the trail, which is a loop, is estimated to be 8.5 to 9 miles when completed.

“It’s one of the longest hikes in the area, all contained in one open space,” Williams said. “It will be up to the hiker as to how they want to do it.”

Some hikers may want to shorten the

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With the growth in population in El Paso County, Williams said maintaining open spaces, whether private or public, has become extremely important.

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take a walk in the forest,” he said. “Or even in grasslands. … As those places start to get filled in with homes, business and roads, it’ll become hard for people to enjoy that.

“This [trail] will be a walk in the woods. It will be an opportunity for people to see what the burn areas look like from the Black Forest Fire, see how the ground and vegetation comes back. And in places where trees are still there, it will be a very relaxing and quiet hike.” T

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• Community Resources • Tri-Lakes Cares, 481-4864 235 Jefferson St. Suite B Monument 80132 tri-lakescares.org • County Government • El Paso County Administration, 520-7276 County Administrator Amy Folsom Centennial Hall 200 S. Cascade Ave., Suite 100 Colorado Springs 80903 elpasoco.com El Paso County Commissioner, 520-6411 Commissioner Holly Williams — District 1 hollywilliams@elpasoco.com bocc.elpasoco.com/#district1 • Fire Departments • Emergency: 911 Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, 484-0911 - non-emergency 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 103 Monument 80132 tlmfire.org Palmer Lake Fire Department 419-4488 - non-emergency 12 Valley Crescent St. Palmer Lake 80133 townofpalmerlake.com/fire Wescott Fire Protection District, 488-8680 - non-emergency - Station 1, 15415 Gleneagle Drive Colorado Springs 80921 - Station 2, 15055 CO Highway 83

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• Schools • Academy School District 20 District Office, 234-1200 1110 Chapel Hills Drive Colorado Springs 80920 asd20.org Lewis-Palmer School District 38 District Office, 488-4700 146 N. Jefferson St. Monument 80132 lewispalmer.org The Classical Academy, 484-0091 975 Stout Road Colorado Springs 80921 tcatitans.org St. Peter Catholic School, 481-1855 124 First St. Monument 80132 petertherockschool.org Monument Academy, 481-1950 1150 Village Ridge Point Monument 80132 monumentacademy.net • Senior Services • Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance, 464-6873 trilakesseniors.org Mountain Community Transportation for Seniors, 488-0076 coloradoseniorhelp.com/transportation Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance Senior Center, 464-6873 At Lewis-Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road Monument 80132 Senior Safety Handyman Services, 488-0076 YMCA Senior Services, 481-8728 17250 Jackson Creek Parkway Monument 80132 ppymca.org Senior Lunches - Silver Key Connections Café Monday-Friday Reservations: 884-2304

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DIRECTORY Mountain Community Mennonite Church 643 CO Highway 105 Palmer Lake 80133 silverkey.org • State Government • Governor’s Office - Governor Jared Polis, 303-866-2471, governorpolis@state.co.us State Capitol Building 200 E. Colfax Ave., Room 136 Denver 80203 colorado.gov/governor State Legislature - Senator Paul Lundeen — District 9, 303-866-4835, paul.lundeen.senate@state.co.us - Rep. Tim Geitner — District 19, 303-866-2924, tim.geitner.house@state.co.us - Rep. Terri Carver — District 20, 303-866-2191, terri.carver.house@state.co.us United States Congress - Senator Cory Gardner 632-6706 Colorado Springs, 202-224-5941 Washington, D.C. gardner.senate.gov - Senator Michael Bennet 328-1100 Colorado Springs, 202-224-5852 Washington, D.C. bennet.senate.gov - Representative Doug Lamborn, District 5, 520-0055 Colorado Springs, 202-225-4422 Washington, D.C. lamborn.house.gov

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• Utilities • Black Hills Energy, 888-890-5554, 800-694-8989 - 24-hour emergency blackhillsenergy.com Monument Water Department, 481-2954 Emergency: 424-0846 645 Beacon Lite Road Monument 80132 townofmonument.org/149/water Monument Sanitation District, 481-4886 Emergency: 659-9313 130 E. Second St. Monument 80132

colorado.gov/msd Mountain View Electric Association, 495-2283 15706 Jackson Creek Parkway, Suite 100 Monument 80132 mvea.coop Palmer Lake Sanitation District, 481-2732 Emergency: 648-9706 120 Middle Glenway Palmer Lake 80133 plsd.org Palmer Lake Water Department, 481-2953 42 Valley Crescent St. Palmer Lake 80133 townofpalmerlake.com/water Triview Metropolitan District, 488-6868 Emergency: 499-3895 16055 Old Forest Point, Suite 300 Monument 80132 triviewmetro.com Woodmoor Water and Sanitation, 488-2525 ext. 0 After-hours emergency: 339-1761 1845 Woodmoor Drive Monument 80132 woodmoorwater.com Donala Water and Sanitation District, 488-3603 15850 Holbein Drive Colorado Springs 80921 donalawater.org Colorado Springs Utilities, 448-4800 111 S. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs 80903 csu.org • Visitor and Newcomer Information • Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 481-3282 Monument 80132 trilakeschamber.com

“The Dump” A Dump Site Open to the Public

PAY BY THE POUND!

Prices Starting at 13¢ per lb. and as Low as 4.9 ¢ per lb.

Metal accepted in the recycling bin at no charge.

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Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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• Mattresses • Yard Waste • Refrigerators ($35 each) • Construction Debris • Furniture • Household Waste • And Much More!

We can’t accept: • Tires • Televisions

Exceptional Therapy For Exceptional Children

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Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Common Injuries Treated Fracture, sprains and strains, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, labrum tears, pre/postoperative conditions, and pain, amongst others.

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Our Specialized Facilities Are Equipped With Ortho Gyms, Climbing Walls, Treadmills, Kettlebells, And More!

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Lewis-Palmer High School YMCA

Referral Needed From Primary Care Physician

Get Started Call Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm 719.597.0822 x123 | 303.357.1699 x123 Spanish Speaking Therapists/Referral Specialists Available In-network provider for most insurances including Medicaid, CHP+, and Tricare

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Lewis-Palmer School District 38 values supporting this community by providing an excellent education with innovative and relevant programming for every student.

LPSD 38 is Accredited with Distinction by the State of Colorado Learn more about D38: 146 N. Jefferson Street PO Box 40 Monument, CO 80132 (719) 488-4700 www.lewispalmer.org

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