OCN

Volunteers reporting on community issues in Monument, Palmer Lake, and the surrounding Tri-Lakes area

OCN > newsletter

Editions of Our Community Newsletter

Our Community Newsletter #10 – July 21, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Upcoming Local Events

Monument Town Council, tonight, 6:30 pm!

Palmer Lake Board of Trustees, Thu. 6 pm!

Readers should assume that event information published in this issue is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website.

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 31, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, every Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., July 21, 6:30 pm
  • Speed puzzle event, third Mon. (July 21) and first Tue. (Aug. 4). See ad on page < 17 >.
  • Kiwanis peach sale order deadline Tue., July 22 See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., July 24, 6 pm
  • Art Hop, Fri., July 25, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Chautauqua and Palmer Lake. July 28 – Aug. 3. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Rosie’s Diner Anniversary Car Show, Sun., July 27, 9-1 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • D38 Board of Education Candidate Informational Sessions, Tue., July 29, LPMS, 6–7:30 pm,  Wed., July 30, PLES, 6–7:30 pm.
  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 31, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast,  Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., Aug. 19. Cutting edge IT technology. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm.
  • Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23

July 5th Issue + New Podcasts!

Catch up on Tri-Lakes area news! Our July 5th issue is now posted at www.ocn.me. New podcasts:

Listen to our podcasts

Read our July 5th issue

Read our on-line E-Edition

Download a PDF of our July issue

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • Silver Key moves to the Presbyterian Church
  • Interview with Sam DeFelice (40 min.)
  • Interview with Jim Maguire (55 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (17 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Articles Podcast (1 hr. 48 min.)
  • Art Hop – Short interview with artist Darcy Muncey
  • WMMI History Day
  • Cops and Bobbers
  • Chad Smith sworn in as Monument Town Council member
  • Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
  • Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
  • P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall

View Our YouTube Channel

Recent newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #9 – July 9, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

July 5th Issue + New Podcasts!

Catch up on Tri-Lakes area news! Our July 5th issue is now posted at www.ocn.me. New podcasts:

Listen to our podcasts

Read our July 5th issue

Read our on-line E-Edition

Download a PDF of our July issue

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • Silver Key moves to the Presbyterian Church
  • Interview with Sam DeFelice (40 min.)
  • Interview with Jim Maguire (55 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (17 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Articles Podcast (1 hr. 48 min.)
  • Art Hop – Short interview with artist Darcy Muncey
  • WMMI History Day
  • Cops and Bobbers
  • Chad Smith sworn in as Monument Town Council member
  • Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
  • Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
  • P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall

View Our YouTube Channel

Upcoming Local Events

Readers should assume that event information published in this issue is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website.

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 31, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, every Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • WMMI Steam summer camp, July 14-18. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Space Foundation Discovery Center 3D modeling and printing workshop, Sat., July 19. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Power of Print presented by the PLHS, Sat., July 19. noon-3 pm. Kid-friendly hands-on demos. 
  • Speed puzzle event, third Mon. (July 21) and first Tue. (Aug. 4). See ad on page < 17 >.
  • Kiwanis peach sale order deadline Tue., July 22 See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Art Hop, Fri., July 25, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Chautauqua and Palmer Lake. July 28 – Aug. 3. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Rosie’s Diner Anniversary Car Show, Sun., July 27, 9-1 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • D38 Board of Education Candidate Informational Sessions, Tue., July 29, LPMS, 6–7:30 pm, Wed., July 30, PLES, 6–7:30 pm.
  • Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast, Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., Aug. 19. Cutting edge IT technology. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm.
  • Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23 

Recent newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #8 – July 4, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Happy Independence Day!

Catch up on Tri-Lakes area news! Our July 5th issue is now posted at www.ocn.me.

Read our July 5th issue

Listen to our audio highlights podcast

Listen to our audio articles podcast

Read our on-line E-Edition

Download a PDF of this issue

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • OCN July Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (17 min.)
  • OCN July Issue Audio Articles Podcast (1 hr. 48 min.)
  • Art Hop – Short interview with artist Darcy Muncey
  • WMMI History Day
  • Cops and Bobbers
  • Chad Smith sworn in as Monument Town Council member
  • Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
  • Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
  • P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall
  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby on Higby Road
  • The Ashtonz perform at the grand opening of Lake and Lantern in Palmer Lake.
  • USAFA Graduation
  • Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025

View Our YouTube Channel

Upcoming Local Events

Readers should assume that event information published in this issue is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website.

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 31, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, every Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., July 8. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm.
  • WMMI Steam summer camp, July 14-18. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Space Foundation Discovery Center 3D modeling and printing workshop, Sat., July 19. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Power of Print presented by the PLHS, Sat., July 19. noon-3 pm. Kid-friendly hands-on demos. 
  • Speed puzzle event, third Mon. (July 21) and first Tue. (Aug. 4). See ad on page < 17 >.
  • Kiwanis peach sale order deadline Tue., July 22 See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Art Hop, Fri., July 25, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Chautauqua and Palmer Lake. July 28 – Aug. 3. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Rosie’s Diner Anniversary Car Show, Sun., July 27, 9-1 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • D38 Board of Education Candidate Informational Sessions, Tue., July 29, LPMS, 6–7:30 pm, Wed., July 30, PLES, 6–7:30 pm.
  • Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast, Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23 

Recent newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #7 – July 2, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Preview our July 5th issue!

We are currently posting our July 5th issue at www.ocn.me. It will be available soon. In the meantime, you can read or download the whole issue using the following links:
Read our on-line E-Edition
Download a PDF

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • Cops and Bobbers
  • Chad Smith sworn in as Monument Town Council member
  • Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
  • Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
  • P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall
  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby on Higby Road
  • The Ashtonz perform at the grand opening of Lake and Lantern in Palmer Lake.
  • USAFA Graduation
  • Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025

View Our YouTube Channel

Interview with the late Jim Maguire

Long-time resident Jim Maguire died recently.

Our editor Michael Weinfeld has posted a 2019 audio interview he did with Jim. You can find it at www.youtube.com/@OurCommunityNews. Click on Playlists.

Michael also posted videos of Jim’s Maguireville.

Look for Michael’s article about Jim in our June 7th issue.

View Our YouTube Channel

Upcoming Local Events

Readers should assume that event information published in this issue is subject to change and information should be confirmed a day or two before the event by calling the information number or checking the organization’s website.

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 31, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, every Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Checkered Table Talk, hosted by TLWC, Tue., July 8. Doors Open 5 pm Program 5:30-6:30 pm.
  • WMMI Steam summer camp, July 14-18. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Space Foundation Discovery Center 3D modeling and printing workshop, Sat., July 19. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Power of Print presented by the PLHS, Sat., July 19. noon-3 pm. Kid-friendly hands-on demos. 
  • Speed puzzle event, third Mon. (July 21) and first Tue. (Aug. 4). See ad on page < 17 >.
  • Kiwanis peach sale order deadline Tue., July 22 See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Art Hop, Fri., July 25, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Chautauqua and Palmer Lake. July 28 – Aug. 3. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Rosie’s Diner Anniversary Car Show, Sun., July 27, 9-1 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • D38 Board of Education Candidate Informational Sessions, Tue., July 29, LPMS, 6–7:30 pm, Wed., July 30, PLES, 6–7:30 pm.
  • Lang Investment Services Annual Pig Roast, Fri., Aug. 8. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Kings Deer Community Garage Sale, Aug. 8-10
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Hummingbird Festival, Aug. 22-23 

Recent newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #6 – June 14, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Stern appointed Palmer Lake Mayor

The Town of Palmer Lake released the following statement: “After discussion about filling the Mayor’s vacancy, the Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Trustee Stern and voted to appoint former Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Stern to the office of Mayor. The oath of office was administered on June 12, 2025.”

Palmer Lake Mayor Havenar resigns

After our June 7th issue had gone to press, it was announced in a June 5th press release that Glant Havenar has resigned as Mayor of the Town of Palmer Lake.

The resignation comes following text messages being made public in which Havenar insulted constituents, fellow board members, and community residents and admitted to creating fake social media accounts and communicating with Darcy Schoening and Buc-ee’s consultant Mark Waller during meetings. Buc-ee’s has proposed building a travel center at the southwest corner of I-25 and County Line Road. Some texts were shared widely on social media, excerpted from a supplemental filing to a lawsuit filed by Integrity Matters against the Town of Palmer Lake.

Read our June 7th issue

Legacy at Jackson Landing Community Meeting, June 19

A community meeting will be held Thursday, June 19, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Tri-Lakes Chamber Meeting House, 300 Highway 105 in Monument 80132.

Legacy at Jackson Landing is 30-acre commercial development which includes a 129,000 square foot “major” retailer, a potential hotel, restaurants, and additional retail space. It is located next to I-25, just north of Baptist Road.  For more information on the project, see the Monument Planning Commission Article in our June 7th issue: wp.ocn.me/v25n6monpc/ and attend the community meeting June 19.

Read our June 7th issue

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • Jim Maguire Celebration of Life
  • Palmer Lake Fishing Derby
  • P51 Statute Dedication at Monument Town Hall
  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby on Higby Road
  • The Ashtonz perform at the grand opening of Lake and Lantern in Palmer Lake.
  • USAFA Graduation
  • Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025
  • New sidewalk in Monument from 2nd and Mitchell to Limbach Park
  • Memorial Day at the Monument Cemetery May 25, 2026

View Our YouTube Channel

Interview with the late Jim Maguire

Long-time resident Jim Maguire died recently.

Our editor Michael Weinfeld has posted a 2019 audio interview he did with Jim. You can find it at www.youtube.com/@OurCommunityNews. Click on Playlists.

Michael also posted videos of Jim’s Maguireville.

Look for Michael’s article about Jim in our June 7th issue.

View Our YouTube Channel

Improved podcasts

To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2506highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.

The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2506audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most.

All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.

View our latest highlights podcast

Upcoming Local Events

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Campbell Homes Model Home Grand Opening, Wed.-Sun., June 11-15. See ad on page < 10 >.
  • PLHS Father’s Day Ice Cream Social, Sun., June 15, 2-4 pm.
  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., June 16, 6:30 pm
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 public budget hearing, Mon., June 16, 6 pm. See ad on page < 6 >
  • Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., June 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Benet Hill Monastery, Forest guided walks, Fri;, June 20, 6-8 pm. Fri.-Sun., June 27-29. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Poetry Book Launch and Summer Solstice party, Fri., June 20, 6-8 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • Furry Friends Grand opening, Sat., June 21. See ad on page < 10 >
  • WMMI History Day, Sat., June 21. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., June 26, 6 pm
  • Art Hop, Fri., June 27, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Restyle Your Furs Event, Mon.-Tue. June 30-July 1. 10 am-5 pm. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, , Wed., July 2, 6-8 pm. Limbach Park. First Wed. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 3, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Kiwanis 4th of July events. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Palmer Lake July 4 Fun Run. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm.

Recent newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #5 – June 12, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

The Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meets TONIGHT: June 12, 6 pm.

Palmer Lake Mayor Havenar resigns

After our June 7th issue had gone to press, it was announced in a June 5th press release that Glant Havenar has resigned as Mayor of the Town of Palmer Lake.

The resignation comes following text messages being made public in which Havenar insulted constituents, fellow board members, and community residents and admitted to creating fake social media accounts and communicating with Darcy Schoening and Buc-ee’s consultant Mark Waller during meetings. Buc-ee’s has proposed building a travel center at the southwest corner of I-25 and County Line Road. Some texts were shared widely on social media, excerpted from a supplemental filing to a lawsuit filed by Integrity Matters against the Town of Palmer Lake.

Read our June 7th issue

Legacy at Jackson Landing Community Meeting, June 19

A community meeting will be held Thursday, June 19, 5:30-6:30 pm at the Tri-Lakes Chamber Meeting House, 300 Highway 105 in Monument 80132.

Legacy at Jackson Landing is 30-acre commercial development which includes a 129,000 square foot “major” retailer, a potential hotel, restaurants, and additional retail space. It is located next to I-25, just north of Baptist Road.  For more information on the project, see the Monument Planning Commission Article in our June 7th issue: wp.ocn.me/v25n6monpc/ and attend the community meeting June 19.

Read our June 7th issue

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby on Higby Road
  • The Ashtonz perform at the grand opening of Lake and Lantern in Palmer Lake.
  • USAFA Graduation
  • Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025
  • New sidewalk in Monument from 2nd and Mitchell to Limbach Park
  • Memorial Day at the Monument Cemetery May 25, 2026

View Our YouTube Channel

Interview with the late Jim Maguire

Long-time resident Jim Maguire died recently.

Our editor Michael Weinfeld has posted a 2019 audio interview he did with Jim. You can find it at www.youtube.com/@OurCommunityNews. Click on Playlists.

Michael also posted videos of Jim’s Maguireville.

Look for Michael’s article about Jim in our June 7th issue.

View Our YouTube Channel

Improved podcasts

We have made significant improvements to the podcasts since they were announced.

To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.

The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most.

All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.

View our latest highlights podcast

Upcoming Local Events

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, first Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., June 12 & 26, 6 pm
  • Benet Hill Monastery, Forest guided walks, Tue., June 10, 10 am-noon. Fri;, June 20, 6-8 pm. Fri.-Sun., June 27-29. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Campbell Homes Model Home Grand Opening, Wed.-Sun., June 11-15. See ad on page < 10 >.
  • PLHS Father’s Day Ice Cream Social, Sun., June 15, 2-4 pm.
  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., June 16, 6:30 pm
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 public budget hearing, Mon., June 16, 6 pm. See ad on page < 6 >
  • Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., June 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Poetry Book Launch and Summer Solstice party, Fri., June 20, 6-8 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • Furry Friends Grand opening, Sat., June 21. See ad on page < 10 >
  • WMMI History Day, Sat., June 21. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Art Hop, Fri., June 27, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Restyle Your Furs Event, Mon.-Tue. June 30-July 1. 10 am-5 pm. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 3, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Kiwanis 4th of July events. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Palmer Lake July 4 Fun Run. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm.

Other newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #4 – June 6, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Palmer Lake Mayor Havenar resigns

After our June 7th issue had gone to press, it was announced in a June 5th press release that Glant Havenar has resigned as Mayor of the Town of Palmer Lake.

The resignation comes following text messages being made public in which Havenar insulted constituents, fellow board members, and community residents and admitted to creating fake social media accounts and communicating with Darcy Schoening and Buc-ee’s consultant Mark Waller during meetings. Buc-ee’s has proposed building a travel center at the southwest corner of I-25 and County Line Road. Some texts were shared widely on social media, excerpted from a supplemental filing to a lawsuit filed by Integrity Matters against the Town of Palmer Lake.

Our June 7th issue is posted!

Our June 7th issue is now posted at wwww.ocn.me.https://wp.ocn.me/

Players for the full audio precede each article. The podcasts of the full audio of the articles and highlights of the articles will be posted soon.

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby on Higby Road
  • The Ashtonz perform at the grand opening of Lake and Lantern in Palmer Lake.
  • USAFA Graduation
  • Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025
  • New sidewalk in Monument from 2nd and Mitchell to Limbach Park
  • Memorial Day at the Monument Cemetery May 25, 2026

View Our YouTube Channel

Interview with the late Jim Maguire

Long-time resident Jim Maguire died recently.

Our editor Michael Weinfeld has posted a 2019 audio interview he did with Jim. You can find it at www.youtube.com/@OurCommunityNews. Click on Playlists.

Michael also posted videos of Jim’s Maguireville.

Look for Michael’s article about Jim in our June 7th issue.

View Our YouTube Channel

Improved podcasts

As announced on the front page of our May 3rd issue, Our Community News has launched two new podcast series designed to help busy commuters, multitaskers, and anyone who loves staying informed and engaged.

We have made significant improvements to the podcasts since they were announced.

The first podcast series is an audio summary of the highlights from our monthly issue. These highlights podcasts cover all the major news articles in 15 minutes or less.

To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.

The second podcast series consists of the audio files for the major news articles from the issue. These are full articles read aloud. This new podcast form is perfect for on-the-go listening in a single, easy-to-access episode.

The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most.

All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.

Prefer RSS feeds? Subscribe at our website to separate feeds for OCN articles, OCN podcasts, and OCN comments. The RSS feed links are at the bottom of every page.

We welcome replies to this email with your comments and suggestions.

View our latest highlights podcast

Upcoming Local Events

See page < 22 > and page < 23 > for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Town of Monument Concerts in the Park, first Wed., 6-8 pm. Limbach Park. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Monument Hill Farmers Market, every Sat., 8-2 pm. D38 Lewis Palmer admin building, 66 Jefferson Street, Monument. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun., 10 am-2 pm. Now taking new vendors, info: calvertsminimarket.com. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Front Range Maker’s Market, Sat.-Sun., June 7-8. See ad on page < 24 >.
  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., June 10 & 24, 6 pm
  • Benet Hill Monastery, Forest guided walks, Tue., June 10, 10 am-noon. Fri;, June 20, 6-8 pm. Fri.-Sun., June 27-29. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Campbell Homes Model Home Grand Opening, Wed.-Sun., June 11-15. See ad on page < 10 >.
  • PLHS Father’s Day Ice Cream Social, Sun., June 15, 2-4 pm.
  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., June 16, 6:30 pm
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 public budget hearing, Mon., June 16, 6 pm. See ad on page < 6 >
  • Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., June 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Poetry Book Launch and Summer Solstice party, Fri., June 20, 6-8 pm. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • Furry Friends Grand opening, Sat., June 21. See ad on page < 10 >
  • WMMI History Day, Sat., June 21. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Art Hop, Fri., June 27, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Restyle Your Furs Event, Mon.-Tue. June 30-July 1. 10 am-5 pm. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • OCN mailing day, Thu., July 3, approx. 7-8:30 am. Become an OCN reporter! We will train you! Call 719-488-3455.
  • Kiwanis 4th of July events. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Palmer Lake July 4 Fun Run. See ad on page < 14 >.
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Sat., Aug. 16. See ad on page < 11 >.
  • Tri-Lakes Cruisers 22nd Annual Benefit Car Show, Sun., Aug. 17, 9 – 2 pm.

Other newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #3 – May 28, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

New videos posted at the OCN YouTube Channel

Madeline VanDenHoek sworn in as Monument Town Manager, May 19, 2025

New sidewalk in Monument from 2nd and Mitchell to Limbach Park

Memorial Day at the Monument Cemetery May 25, 2026

View Our YouTube Channel

Interview with the late Jim Maguire

Long-time resident Jim Maguire died recently.

Our editor Michael Weinfeld has posted a 2019 audio interview he did with Jim. You can find it at www.youtube.com/@OurCommunityNews. Click on Playlists.

Michael also posted videos of Jim’s Maguireville.

Look for Michael’s article about Jim in our upcoming June 7th issue.

View Our YouTube Channel

Improved podcasts

As announced on the front page of our May 3rd issue, Our Community News has launched two new podcast series designed to help busy commuters, multitaskers, and anyone who loves staying informed and engaged.

We have made significant improvements to the podcasts since they were announced.

The first podcast series is an audio summary of the highlights from our monthly issue. These highlights podcasts cover all the major news articles in 15 minutes or less.

To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.

The second podcast series consists of the audio files for the major news articles from the issue. These are full articles read aloud. This new podcast form is perfect for on-the-go listening in a single, easy-to-access episode.

The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most.

All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.

Prefer RSS feeds? Subscribe at our website to separate feeds for OCN articles, OCN podcasts, and OCN comments. The RSS feed links are at the bottom of every page.

We welcome replies to this email with your comments and suggestions.

View our latest highlights podcast

Upcoming Local Events

See page < 22 > and page < 23 >  for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Palmer Lake Town Council meeting, Thu., May 29, 6 pm – Buc-ee’s Annexation discussion.
  • WMMI Picnics and Planes, USAFA graduation airshow event, Thu., May 29. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Monument Hill Foundation, grant applications deadline May 31. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby, Final race car inspection and practice day Sat., May 31. Race, Sun., June 1, Higby Road in Monument.
  • MVEA annual meeting. Thu., June 5, PRHS. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Front Range Maker’s Market, Sat.-Sun., June 7-8. See ad on page < 24 >.

Other Newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #2 – May 19, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Interview with the late Jim Maguire

Long-time resident Jim Maguire died recently.

Our editor Michael Weinfeld has posted a 2019 audio interview he did with Jim. You can find it at www.youtube.com/@OurCommunityNews. Click on Playlists.

Michael also posted videos of Jim’s Maguireville.

Look for Michael’s article about Jim in our upcoming June 7th issue.

View Our YouTube Channel

Improved podcasts

As announced on the front page of our May 3rd issue, Our Community News has launched two new podcast series designed to help busy commuters, multitaskers, and anyone who loves staying informed and engaged.

We have made significant improvements to the podcasts since they were announced.

The first podcast series is an audio summary of the highlights from our monthly issue. These highlights podcasts cover all the major news articles in 15 minutes or less.

To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.

The second podcast series consists of the audio files for the major news articles from the issue. These are full articles read aloud. This new podcast form is perfect for on-the-go listening in a single, easy-to-access episode.

The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most.

All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.

Prefer RSS feeds? Subscribe at our website to separate feeds for OCN articles, OCN podcasts, and OCN comments. The RSS feed links are at the bottom of every page.

We welcome replies to this email with your comments and suggestions.

View our latest highlights podcast

Upcoming Local Events

See page < 22 > and page < 23 >  for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., May 19, 6:30 pm
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting, Mon. May 19, 6-10 pm
  • Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., May 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 21, 6 pm
  • Art Hop, Fri., May 23, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >. Includes Monument Cemetery book signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore.
  • Monument Hill Farmers market, every Sat. starting May 24, 8-2 pm. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun. starting May 25, 10 am-2 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Town of Monument Memorial Day ceremony, Mon., May 26, 10 am. Monument Cemetery, See ad on page < 4 >.
  • WMMI Picnics and Planes, USAFA graduation airshow event, Thu., May 29. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Monument Hill Foundation, grant applications deadline May 31. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby, Final race car inspection and practice day Sat., May 31. Race, Sun., June 1, Higby Road in Monument.
  • MVEA annual meeting. Thu., June 5, PRHS. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Front Range Maker’s Market, Sat.-Sun., June 7-8. See ad on page < 24 >.

Other Newsletters

Our Community Newsletter #1 – May 11, 2025

Download a PDF of this newsletter

Improved podcasts

As announced on the front page of our May 3rd issue, Our Community News has launched two new podcast series designed to help busy commuters, multitaskers, and anyone who loves staying informed and engaged.

We have made significant improvements to the podcasts since they were announced.

The first podcast series is an audio summary of the highlights from our monthly issue. These highlights podcasts cover all the major news articles in 15 minutes or less.

To listen to the highlights podcast of this issue in our new video format, go to https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505highlightsvideo/. The news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear summaries of the articles that interest you most.

The second podcast series consists of the audio files for the major news articles from the issue. These are full articles read aloud. This new podcast form is perfect for on-the-go listening in a single, easy-to-access episode.

The audio articles podcast of this issue in our new video format is posted at https://wp.ocn.me/ocn2505audiovideo/. As with the highlights podcast, the news article headlines are listed below the player so you can skip around to hear full text of the articles that interest you most. All the past and current podcasts are posted at https://wp.ocn.me/podcast/.

While we think you will have the best experience playing or downloading the podcasts on our website, you can also find them on our channels at Apple Podcasts Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube. We welcome replies to this email with your comments and suggestions.

View our latest highlights podcast

OCN video clips on YouTube

We have posted all the video clips from OCN’s issues on our YouTube channel at YouTube.com @OurCommunityNews. As an example, here is the Tri-Lakes Chamber’s announcement of volunteers of the year John Howe and Michael Weinfeld.

View Our YouTube Channel

Upcoming Local Events

See page < 22 > and page < 23 >  for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

  • Palmer Lake Board of Trustees meeting, Thu., May 14 & 28, 6 pm
  • Monument Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 14, 6 pm
  • Taste of Tri-Lakes Cares, Wed., May 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Silver Key Senior Summit, Thu., May 15, 8 am-2 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Braver Angels & Reclaiming Civility hosting summer workshops to promote respectful dialog, Thu. May 15. See ad on page < 9 >.
  • Monument Town Council meeting, Mon., May 19, 6:30 pm
  • Lewis-Palmer School District 38 board meeting, Mon. May 19, 6-10 pm
  • Puzzle swap and speed jigsaw puzzle competition. Mon., May 19, 6:30-8:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
  • Palmer Lake Town Planning Commission meeting, Wed., May 21, 6 pm
  • Art Hop, Fri., May 23, 5-8 pm, fourth Fri. May through Sept. See ad on page < 2 >. Includes Monument Cemetery book signing at Covered Treasures Bookstore.
  • Monument Hill Farmers market, every Sat. starting May 24, 8-2 pm. See ad on page < 5 >.
  • Palmer Lake Farmers Market, every Sun. starting May 25, 10 am-2 pm. See ad on page < 2 >.
  • Town of Monument Memorial Day ceremony, Mon., May 26, 10 am. Monument Cemetery, See ad on page < 4 >.
  • WMMI Picnics and Planes, USAFA graduation airshow event, Thu., May 29. See ad on page < 12 >.
  • Monument Hill Foundation, grant applications deadline May 31. See ad on page < 3 >.
  • Pikes Peak Soap Box Derby, Final race car inspection and practice day Sat., May 31. Race, Sun., June 1, Higby Road in Monument.
  • MVEA annual meeting. Thu., June 5, PRHS. See ad on page < 8 >.
  • Front Range Maker’s Market, Sat.-Sun., June 7-8. See ad on page < 24 >.

Other Newsletters