June 06, 2025

Vol. 25 No. 6 – June 7, 2025 Audio Articles Video (computer generated)

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00:00:00: Introduction

00:00:22: Remembering Jim McGuire.

00:05:47: Lewis Palmer, D38 Board of Education, May 19. - Whetstine named Superintendent; Board receives annual committee reports.

00:15:06: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 - VanDenHoek sworn in as Town Manager.

00:23:53: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community!

00:26:32: Monument Academy School Board May 8, 9, and 29 - Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue.

00:35:56: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee May 13 - Budget priorities 2025-26; Committee goals discussed.

00:41:26: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 - Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development.

00:48:39: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees May 5, 8, 22, and 29 - Revised Bucky's annexation eligibility petition approved.

01:05:14: Monument Fire District May 28 – Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy.

01:17:55: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 - Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers.

01:26:09: Donala water and Sanitation District May 5 - Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed.

01:32:05: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority May 15 - Board officers elected

01:35:45: Monument Sanitation District May 21 - Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake.

01:40:41: Triview Metropolitan District May 22 - Bond passes; new board directors welcomed

01:53:18: Woodmoor Improvement Association May 28 - Board announces fire education

01:58:32: Letters to our community - Thank you to the outgoing board members

02:01:03: Letters to our community - Tri Lakes Women's Club gets thanks

02:02:31: A Perspective on Our Community - Flying Horse North Change of Plans.

02:06:37: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Let's get cooking

02:11:41: June Library Events - Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered.

02:16:25: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 - Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla

02:20:50: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) - Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping and weed control

02:24:47: Art matters - On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector

02:28:02: Our Community Notices

02:42:20: Thank you for joining us for the audio versions of the articles and columns from this issue of OCN.

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