Fountain Council Awards $2.8 Million Contract for Completion of Venetucci Blvd. to B Street
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Fountain City Council approved a resolution awarding a contract of $2,816,225 to Wildcat Construction Co., Inc. for construction of a Venetucci Boulevard extension to B...
Crime Stoppers Seek Fugitives
Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your assistance in locating the following individuals for whom felony arrest warrants have been issued: Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers is asking for your...
Windy Weather last Friday
High winds on Friday had this Liberty Tax inflatable doing a backbend near the intersection of Fontaine Blvd. and Hwy....
Clean Water Coalition Meeting Tomorrow to Focus on 2019 Legislation to Ban AFFF
All are invited to the Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition’s meeting tomorrow (Thursday, January 17) from 6:30-8 p.m in the basement of the Security Fire Station #1, 400 Security Blvd. Founder of the group Liz Rosenbaum said, “We are...
El Paso County Democratic Party Reorganization Meeting to take place February 2
The El Paso County Democratic Party Reorganization Meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at IBEW LOCAL 113, 21050 Naegele Rd., Colorado Springs. “If you are a Precinct Committee person, a district chair or a Democratic Elected...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closings
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, all post offices, El Paso County offices, and City of Fountain offices will be closed. Most local financial institutions will be closed. Academy Bank in the Fountain Wal-Mart will be open from 11...
AYSO Region 1225, Spring Soccer Registration Begins
AYSO Region 1225’s spring soccer season is right around the corner. Games will be played March 23-May 18 at Cross Creek Park. Registration is opened to all children between ages of 4 and 14. “Register online first at www.ayso1225.org then come...
Sports Wrap Up
There was plenty of local high school sports action last week on the court, in the pool and on the mat. FOUNTAIN-FORT CARSON BOYS GO 2-0 The Trojans defeated Doherty 50-42 at home Saturday and beat... 
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Next Meeting of Security/Widefield Networking Group is January 25
The next meeting of the Security/Widefield Networking Group is scheduled for 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, in the Aspen Room at the Security Public Library, 715 Aspen Dr. The group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month. For more...
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce News
On Friday, Jan. 18, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Breakfast from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, on Hwy. 85/87, Fountain. The breakfasts take place the first and third Friday of each month. “If you know a business owner who...
VFW Post 6461 Auxiliary Honors Teacher of the Year, Patriot Pen Winner and Voice of Democracy Contest Winner
A special awards ceremony was held recently at VFW Post 6461 in Fountain. Among those recognized were the winners of the auxiliary's Teacher of the Year, Voice of Democracy, and Patriot's Pen...
Last of the Three
I have related here how our military posts were established. One has been only lightly covered, as I have been searching for an exact date. Recently I found the last bit of information. I have been...
Fountain Valley Senior Center News
* Rural Area Meal Program or RAMP, is for individuals age 60 and over who live in El Paso County. This program is for older adults who are not able to get to the nearest congregate meal site. This...
Republicans to Hear Speaker Focused on Combating Human Trafficking
Join the Fountain Valley Republican Club January 21 at IHOP in Fountain to kick off the new year in style! Joanne O’Neil will be the speaker on Human Trafficking and what is being done in CO to combat this scourge. Joanne is on the...
Security Public Library Goes "Fine Free"
It is the mission of the Library to provide equal access to information, services, and opportunities that inform, connect, engage, and empower all users. Fines are a barrier to that access. Eliminating that barrier opens doors to all in our...
Silver Key Connections Cafe'
Thursday, Jan. 17 Honey Curry Chicken, Wild & Brown Rice, Green Beans, Carrot Raisin Salad, Strawberries, Spice Cake, Milk Friday, Jan. 18 Crab Cakes, Broccoli Cheddar Rice, Green Bean Almandine, Pickled Beet & Onion Salad, Orange, M&M Choc. Chip...
Friday Night Community Soup Kitchen Open to All
The First United Methodist Church of Fountain soup kitchen from 4-6 p.m. every Friday is open to anybody who would like a bowl of hot soup and great fellowship with neighbors. More groups to help host and prepare meals are sought. The church is...
Fountain Recycling Center Accepting Donations
The Fountain Recycling Center has partnered with a local church food pantry and is accepting donations of non-perishable food items. The recycling center is located next to the Lorraine Center on East Iowa Ave. in Fountain. Only the following...
Not Too Neighborly Of Fountain City Council To Go Against Concerns Of D3 Regarding Zoning Change Request
Despite being notified Widefield School District 3 officials were strongly opposed to a proposal to change the zoning of property directly across the street to the west of Mesa Ridge High School,...
Question: Why Should Residents of Widefield Attend Fountain City Council meetings?
At the Jan. 8, 2019 meeting, the Fountain City Council voted and changed the zoning of the park/open space land across from Mesa Ridge High School, NW corner, to commercial property. What is being...
Next Town Hall Jan. 26
I hope all are well. We had a few cold days last week but I was happy for the moisture and snow for our region and for Pikes Peak, which looked absolutely beautiful Sunday morning before the clouds...
January 12, 2019
The real news coming out of the Capital this week was the Governors State of the State address. From my point of view it was a mixed bag. So here we go – kind of in the order they came up in the...
Faith in Humanity Restored
Sometimes we lose faith in humanity and then something happens and you (all at once) are filled with hope. I received an email last week from my super wonderful and possibly practically perfect in...
The Legislative Session is Off and Running
The first week of the First Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly has come and gone amongst much pomp and circumstance. We had opening day where 65 State Representatives were sworn into...
Free Women's Night Out Jan. 24 at French Elementary
A free Women’s Night Out, sponsored by Widefield Parks & Recreation and the Security Public Library, is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at French Elementary, 5225 Alturas Drive, Security. “Join us for an evening made just for the...
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Meets at Library
The Fountain Valley’s Alzheimer’s Association’s caregiver support group meets from 1-2:30 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at the Security Public Library, 715 Aspen Dr. There is no charge to attend. Please call 719- 266-8773 prior to...
Diane Eileen Kessler
December 12, 1961-January 10, 2019 Diane Eileen Kessler, 57, of Fountain, Colorado went to her heavenly home at 12:12 p.m. January 10, 2019, following a courageous battle with metastatic breast...
Henry Daniel (Dan) Kelling
January 18, 1938-December 8, 2018 Henry Daniel (Dan) Kelling of Aldrich, Missouri passed away December 8, 2018. Dan was born January 18, 1938 in Norton County, Kansas to Henry and Madge Kelling. Dan is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Janitell), his...
Margaret Jean (Sample) Dicks
October 5, 1929 – January 4, 2019 Margaret Jean (Sample) Dicks passed away peacefully in her sleep January 4, 2019 at her home in Widefield after a year of health issues. Jean was born October 5,...
Richard Cook
Richard Cook, who was born in 1950 in New Mexico, died in January, 2019 in Fountain,...
Welte Education Center Hosts Community Block Party
A Community Block Party was held recently at Welte Education Center in Fountain. For all the photo highlights click the following link: https://www.epcan.com/home/customer_files/pd...
Watson Junior High Recognizes Watson's Best Students for November
Watson's Best is a program recognizing the best and brightest students of Watson Junior High School. Students are selected monthly, by each department, in the categories of kindness, academics,...
School District Eight News
Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight trains throughout the year with various staff groups on safety scenarios. Over the Winter break, many new staff volunteered their time on a Friday afternoon...
School District Three News
CASB Student Achievement Award Presented to MiLL Program Participants By Samantha Briggs, Director of Communication, Widefield School District 3 The manufacturing and construction programs at the...
Canada Geese Take Flight with Pikes Peak in the Background
A large group of geese fly overhead with Pikes Peak, America's mountain, in the background. In this week's "Birds of El Paso County" column local bird whisperer Doug Harling explains how...
Seasonal Migration vs Weather Migration
Two things can kick off migration. Seasonal changes and weather changes are the main motivation for every bird. I have had readers ask me this winter about seeing some birds that they thought...
New Cultural History Exhibit Opens Saturday at Fountain Creek Nature Center
The grand opening of the cultural history exhibit entitled “Fountain Creek is a Pathway of History” is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 19, at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain. The event is free and open...
What's Happening at the Fountain Creek Nature Center
The Fountain Creek Nature Center is located at 320 Pepper Grass Lane in Fountain. For more info. call 520-6745 or visit www.elpasocountyparks.com Wolf Moon Hike Saturday, January 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Oooow! How did the different moon phases get their...
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