Planning Commissioner Detra Duncan Seeking Election to Fountain City Council
Community Advocate and Fountain Planning Commissioner Detra Duncan seeking election to Fountain City Council at Large. Detra Duncan first came to City of Fountain 25 years ago. She said she was drawn...
Fountain City Council Rejects Request From Singer Ranch to De-Annex From City 4-1
At its September 10 meeting, the Fountain City Council voted 4-1 (with Mayor Gabe Ortega opposed) to deny a request from Singer Ranch to disconnect (de-annex) a 275+ acre portion of the ranch from the City of Fountain. Some councilmembers,...
El Paso County Delinquent Real Estate Tax Notices in This Week's Edition
El Paso County’s Delinquent Real Estate Taxes & Special Assessments Notice and Personal Property/Mobile Homes Public Notice Inside Included with this week’s issue is the El Paso County Treasurer’s Office annual Delinquent Real Estate Taxes...
Fugitives/Sex Offenders Arrested
On Monday, September 16, at approximately 5 a.m., Fountain Police officers received a report of a child who had possibly been kidnapped from another state and was seen at the Fountain Inn, located at...
Incumbent D-3 School Board Director Neil Nelson Seeking Re-election
Incumbent Neil Nelson seeking re-election to Widefield School District 3 Board of Education. Incumbent Board member Neil Nelson is seeking re-election to continue his service on the Board of...
New Location for Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition Meetings, Guest Speaker Tomorrow Night will be David McDivitt
The Fountain Valley Clean Water Coalition has grown and will be in a new meeting space beginning tomorrow night, Thurs., September 19. Meetings are the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and will be taking place at the Darin Anstine Firehouse #1 on Santa...
Editor's Note:
Every week (as space allows) we are featuring incumbents and potential candidates for the upcoming election in November. We will be profiling those who will be seeking election (or re-election) to the Fountain City Council and Widefield School...
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: RANDY RAY BISHOP is a White Male, 35 years old,...
Fountain Valley Sports Wrap Up
For three pages of sports highlights and photos click the following link: https://www.epcan.com/home/customer_files/pdfs/sports/spo...
Fountain Valley Chamber News
Next Business Breakfast is Sept. 20 On Friday, Sept. 20, the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its Business Breakfast from 7-8 a.m., at IHOP, 6450 S. Hwy. 85/87, Fountain. The breakfasts take place the first and third Friday of each...
Mr. Conductor
Today let me look back to my job on the mountain for the inspiration for this column. In the old days a passenger train had several conductors. The one that was in the Pullman Sleeping Cars served...
Silver Key Connections Cafe´
For more information about the Silver Key Connections Cafe´, contact the Fountain Valley Senior Center at 520-6470. Local Silver Key Connections Cafe´, meal sites include: Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain and Grinde...
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 includes individuals needing assistance due to...
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Cory Gardner is a Trump Sycophant
September 8, 2019 Dear Editor, Cory Gardner reneged on his promise to maintain Colorado's military funding when he voted for Donald Trump's "emergency declaration" to divert funds from foreign and...
Kudos to Mayor Ortega for being a "Good Neighbor" to Singer Ranch
While some may not agree (as evidenced by the fact the mayor was alone in voting against denying the Singer Ranch from de-annexing from the City of Fountain) I, for one, support his vote. The Singer...
Fall Season/Creek Week Activities
Good day, I hope all are doing great. I enjoyed a great week and got out to the mountains for the weekend with my sisters who came out for a visit. I enjoyed a couple days of fishing (no luck...
I See a Light!!
You know that moment... You are sitting in the early morning dark; you have a fresh hot cup of coffee steaming up your glasses as you cradle it in both hands just under your nose so it fills up your...
Darrell Couch is the Real Deal!
If you have not yet met Darrell Couch, I would like to introduce you to the Darrell my husband, Ken, and I know. We first met Darrell at a city council meeting many years ago. If you attend city...
District 3 Community Day Parade/Rivalry Football Game is Sept. 28
The annual District 3 Community Day Parade and rivalry football game will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, starting at 10:30 a.m. The theme of this year’s parade is “It’s Grand to be in D3.” The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at Big R, 165...
Harvey By Mary Chase Next Show for Fountain Community Theater
The Fountain Community Theater will present Harvey by Mary Chase next month. Show dates are October 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m. with a matinee on October 5 at 2 p.m, at the Dean Fleischauer...
100 Years of Fountain Electric Safety and Service Focus of Celebration Saturday
The City of Fountain will be celebrating 100 Years of Electric Safety and Service to the Fountain Valley Region this Saturday, September 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at Metcalfe Park, 618 E. Ohio Ave. in Fountain. “There will be free food,...
Fundraising Event for Fountain & Hanover Fire Departments set for Sept. 22 at PPIR
The first annual Hangover Cure Benefit Pancake Breakfast & Bloody Mary Bar, a fundraiser for the Fountain and Hanover Fire Departments, is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 22, at Pikes Peak International Raceway, south of Fountain. The event...
Community Info Open House at City Hall Tomorrow Evening, Museum Will be Open Too
Fountain City Councilmember Sharon Thompson invites everyone to a Community Information Open House at City Hall tomorrow evening, Thursday, Sept. 19, from 4 - 7:30 p.m., for a time of learning and sharing input about projects going on in Fountain!...
Community Soup Kitchen Open to All Every Friday Evening
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...
Scary Story Contest Announced
It’s time for the Security Public Library’s annual story contest! Participants will use the above image to prompt their short stories and compete to win one of eight Barnes and Nobles gift cards! Entry Rules: One original entry per person....
District 3 Community Day Parade/Rivalry Football Game is Sept. 28
The annual District 3 Community Day Parade and rivalry football game will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, starting at 10:30 a.m. The theme of this year’s parade is “It’s Grand to be in D3.” The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at Big R, 165...
Chair Yoga Classes Offered
Local residents Dixie and Norman Wodell are bringing chair yoga classes to VFW Post #3917, 4715 Clearview Dr., in Security. Classes will meet at 3 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 5. There is no charge for the classes and you don’t have to be a...
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Meets Monthly in Security
The Alzheimer’s Association sponsors a free monthly caregiver support group on the third Saturday of each month at the old Holy Family Church/FUSION, 331 Main St. in Security, from 10 - 11:30 am. Enter through the lower level entrance ramp in the...
Ronald (Ronnie) Martin
December 29, 1937 - September 13, 2019 Ronald (Ronnie) Martin, born December 29th, 1937 near Stonington, Colorado, peacefully passed away September 13th, 2019 in Fountain, Colorado. The fourth child...
Earl Spriggs III
January 25, 1954-August 20, 2019 On August 20, 2019, Earl Spriggs III drew his final breath after battling cancer. "Earl" was born January 25, 1954 in Salina, Kansas to Elmer Earl Spriggs, Jr. and...
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Celebrating 60th Anniversary Oct. 6
In celebration of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church’s 60th year, a pot luck dinner will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Fellowship Hall. The dinner will immediately follow the 9:30 a.m. service. Scrapbooks and pictures will be...
Good Shepherd UM Church Participates in Food Pantries
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of Security has been part of the community food pantries for over 25 years. Many church members have helped provide the food service including Dorothy Thompson, Dick Gilham, Gene Krause, Carol Teal,...
Fountain Valley Baptist Church Invites All to Visit
Members of Fountain Valley Baptist Church, 500 W. Alabama Ave. in Fountain, welcome all persons to their church. “Our church desires to love Jesus and the people with all that we are,” a spokesperson said. “No matter who you are and where you...
Want Jays?
I'm starting to see my first Blue Jays of the year this week. Although Blue Jays are around all year, they never make much of an appearance in my yard until fall. Depending on how early the cooler...
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 ONLINE REGISTRATION available at https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/nature-centers/ SEPTEMBER...
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