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This podcast is a summary of our June 2025 issue. Click here to download an mp3 file of the whole podcast.
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00:00:00: OCN Vol. 25 No. 6 - June 7, 2026
00:00:17: Remembering Jim Maguire
00:01:12: Lewis-Palmer D38 Board of Education, May 19 - Whetstine named superintendent; board receives annual committee reports
00:02:00: Monument Town Council, May 5 and 19 - VanDenHoek sworn in as town manager
00:02:59: Discover new ways to engage with Our Community!
00:03:49: Monument Academy School Board, May 8, 9 and 29 - Board adjusts budget for low enrollment, anticipates tax credit revenue
00:04:58: D38 Parent and Community Advisory Committee, May 13 - Budget priorities, 2025-26 committee goals discussed
00:06:03: Monument Planning Commission, May 14 - Commission recommends approval of 30-acre commercial development
00:07:07: Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, May 5, 8, 22, and 29 - Revised Buc-ee's annexation eligibility petition approved
00:08:25: Monument Fire District, May 28 - Lease/purchase agreement revised; board secretary recognized; board vacancy
00:09:25: Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District, April 28, May 6 and 12 - Board awards well drilling contract, elects officers
00:10:29: Donala Water and Sanitation District, May 5 - Directors sworn in; district offices temporarily closed
00:11:36: El Paso County Regional Loop Water Authority, May 15 – Board officers elected
00:12:29: Monument Sanitation District, May 21 - Manhole overflow threatens Monument Lake
00:13:52: Triview Metropolitan District, May 22 - Bond passes; new board directors welcomed
00:14:52: Woodmoor Improvement Association, May 28 - Board announces fire education
00:16:03: Letters to Our Community - Thank you to the outgoing board members
00:17:13: Letters to Our Community - Tri-Lakes Women's Club gets thanks
00:17:59: A Perspective on Our Community - Flying Horse North change of plans
00:18:55: Between the Covers at Covered Treasures Bookstore - Let's get cooking!
00:19:45: June Library Events - Summer Adventure reading program begins, special programs offered
00:20:40: Palmer Lake Historical Society, May 15 - Author recounts life of Nikola Tesla
00:21:36: High Altitude Nature and Gardening (HANG) - Enjoying nature in summer, high altitude landscaping, and weed control
00:22:35: Art Matters - On being a sketchy person in the art and cultural sector 00:23:28: Our Community Notices
00:23:28: Our Community Notices
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Our Community News
A quick summary of our monthly issues giving news of the Tri-Lakes area of Northern El Paso County, Colorado.