OCN Newsletter #34 – Fascinating interview with Tommie Plank, Election Results, Palmer Lake Meeting Thursday

Just posted: A fascinating interview with long-time Monument resident and small business owner, Tommie Plank
Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday
Nov. 4 Preliminary Election Results
Our Nov. issue audio files and podcasts are available NOW!
Keep up with fast-moving developments in the Tri-Lakes area with the OCN app!

Just posted: A fascinating interview with long-time Monument resident and small business owner, Tommie Plank

Interview with Covered Treasures Bookstore owner Tommie Plank at the store on May 26, 2019.
OCN Nov Issue Audio Highlights Podcast (35 min.)
OCN Nov. Issue Audio Articles Podcast (2 hr. 49 min.)
Monument Restroom Ribbon-Cutting, Nov. 2
Annual Ride for Tim
Palmer Lake 0.5k
D38 Candidate Forum
Trinity Park Expands
Restroom Installation at Monument Lake
Palmer Lake Library Concert Series 2025
Opening of the Tri-Lakes Activity Center (formerly the Senior Center)
Lang Investment Services Pig Roast, Aug. 8
July 4th Monument Parade and Street Fair and Palmer Lake fireworks
Silver Key moves to the Presbyterian Church
Interview with Sam DeFelice (40 min.)
Interview with Jim Maguire (55 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

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Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday

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 our new on-line calendar or page < 22 > and page < 23 > of our October issue for event locations and other details of these and many other local events.

Palmer Lake Board of Trustees Meeting, Thu., Nov. 27, 6 pm.
Small Business Saturday, Sat., Nov. 29
Speed puzzle events, Tue., Dec. 2, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm. See ad on page < 4 >.
OCN mailing days, Thu., Dec. 4, approx. 7-8:30 am. If you can help, even for an hour or two, getting the papers ready to mail, contact AllenAlchian@ocn.me or (719) 488-3455.
Monument Hill Kiwanis Club – 19th Annual North Pole at Tri-Lakes Arts and Crafts Fair, Sat., Dec. 6, 9 am-4 pm. See ad on page < 13 >.
Monument Small Town Christmas and Tree Lighting, Sat., Dec. 6, 2 pm-7 pm
Monumental Impact Open House, Sat., Dec. 6, 3 pm-5 pm. See ad on page < 8 >.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!, Fri., Dec. 12-13, See ad on page < 5 >.
Tri-Lakes Music Association – The Majesty of Christmas, Fri.-Sun, Dec. 19-21. See ad on page < 7 >.

With our new on-line calendar, you can easily search for your favorite events, view upcoming events in a variety of formats (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) and add events of interest to the calendar on your mobile device or computer.

Check out our On-Line Calendar

Nov. 4 Preliminary Election Results

Boldface = Elected

El Paso County Commissioner, District 5

Lauren Nelson 72.77%
Vickie Tonkins 27.23%

Academy District 20

Holly Tripp 17.86%
Renee Malloy Ludlam 14.57%
Brandon Clark 15.45%
Susan Payne 17.30%
Eddie Waldrep 17.01%
Jennafer Stites 13.87%
Cynthia Halverson 3.94%

Lewis-Palmer District 38 – District 1

Tim Bennet 100%

Lewis-Palmer District 38 District 3

Ginger Schaaf 59.72%
Jackie Burhans 40.28%

Our Nov. issue audio files and podcasts are available NOW!

Over 23,000 copies of our Nov. 1st issue were mailed yesterday. They should be in everyone’s mailbox by Saturday.

All the articles, letters, columns, snapshots, notices, and community calendar events have been posted.

The audio files have been posted for all the articles and the audio highlights and articles podcasts have been broadcast to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Pandora and posted on our YouTube channel.

Listen to Our Nov. Issue Highlights

Read Our Nov. Issue Highlights Transcript

Listen to Our Nov. Issue Articles

Read Our Nov. Issue

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Download a PDF of our November Issue

View Our Nov. Issue Photo Collection

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