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Fountain Valley became a settlement in 1859 (founded by pioneers Tom Owens and Amos and Mary T Terrell.) They were soon joined by a third family, Mathias and Barbara Lock. Also founded in 1859 were Colorado City, Denver, Golden and Central City. The locals established a charter in 1871 and incorporated in 1903. Fountain is the oldest incorporated town in the Pikes Peak Region.

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History of the El Paso County Advertiser & News

In October, 1958 Carl H. Wiese and Helen Kay Larson co-founded a small community newspaper, then known as Security Advertiser, serving the communities of Security, Widefield and Fountain and surrounding areas; published by Shopper Press, Inc.
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The News Staff

PUBLISHED BY SHOPPER PRESS, INC.
KATHRYN A. WIESE-MOORE, OWNER

THE NEWS STAFF:
Executive Editor/Legal Notice Manager Patricia St. Louis Email: patricia@epcan.com
General Manager/Advertising Sales: Karen Johnson Email: karen@epcan.com
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