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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Colorado Mountain Bank to hold community appreciation cookout
Colorado Mountain Bank, 410 S. Santa Fe, Fountain, is holding its 4th annual Community Appreciation Day from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at Metcalfe Park in Fountain.
The theme is “Rollin’ into the 50’s” and the event will feature a blue plate special, music, game booths and prizes.
“There will be fun for the whole family,” a spokesperson said.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
First United Methodist Church of Fountain news
Announcements
FOUNTAIN VALLEY CARES “PICNIC BASKETS”—our contribution is 35 family size bags of regular potato chips. Please put bags in the foyer in the basket marked Fountain Valley Cares by July 1st. See our representative, Lou Keeser for more information, 392-9722
Regular events:
Sundays: Sunday School is at 9:15 a.m., Praise Music is at 10:15 a.m. and Worship follows at 10:30 a.m.
Mondays: Daytime—Support Group meets at 10 a.m.
Wednesday: Evenings: Bible/Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m.
Thursdays: Choir meets at 6:30 p.m.; ‘Yak, Snack & a Prayer,’ 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Children’s Closet (first and last Saturday of the month) 9 a.m.

Methodist women to officiate service at Good Shepherd
United Methodist Women of Good Shepherd Church will be providing the service on June 24 at the 9 a.m. worship.  Mary Ann Tabor will bring the message.
Greeters for the service will be Jean Nicholas,Audie Pfanenstiel, Beth Conmesser, Ann Webber, and JoAnn Gerber.  Ushers will be Evelyn Bowers, Sally White, Beverly Weinert and  Lil Purcell.  Others serving will be Gwen Cooper, Stella Bowers, Joyce Pedersen and Shirley Greener. 
The church is located at Leta & Main in Security.
REAL LIFE worship on Saturday night at 6 p..m. will host Rev. Steve Earnshaw, pastor at First United Methodist in Fountain, as the speaker. 
Good Shepherd and a large number of volunteers are hosting VACATION  BIBLE SCHOOL  this week.  The program features “Return to the Holy Land”  with  leaders Brenda Ledeboer and Lee Woosley.  The children at Bible School are collecting Campbell’s Soup Labels  for McCurdy Mission School , pop tabs from aluminum cans for the Ronald McDonald House, and school supplies for fall.
More than 30 members of Good Shepherd attended  Rev. Tom Barlow’s ordination ceremony in Denver last Saturday.   
Thought for the week:  “In this world we cannot do great things.  We can only do small things with great love.” Mother Theresa 

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meeting for parents of MRHS athletes is Aug. 7
Mesa Ridge High School will hold a mandatory parent meeting for all Mesa Ridge athletes and their parents on Tuesday, August 7, at 6 p.m. in the Mesa Ridge Auditorium. Coaches from ALL Sports will be there to provide information about the upcoming seasons. All necessary paperwork will be handed out, which includes physical form, emergency card, parent permission form, liability waiver, insurance information and player/parent handbook. Physicals will be Wednesday August 8 for the girls, and August 9 for the boys at 6 p.m. in the small gym. The cost is $10 CASH ONLY!

Fall sports for boys include football, tennis, soccer, cross country, and golf. Winter sports include basketball and wrestling. Spring sports include track, baseball, and swimming. Fall sports for girls include softball, spirit squad, cross country, and volleyball. Winter sports include swimming, basketball and spirit squad. Spring sports include soccer, tennis, and track.

Fall practice begins Monday August 13. Golf officially starts on August 6. If you have any questions call Mesa Ridge High School at 391-3600.

Sponsors needed for Fountain PAL golf tournament
Fountain PAL (Police Activities League) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Prosperity for Our Future Golf Tournament at Valley Hi Golf Course, in Colorado Springs, on Friday, June 22. Tee times will begin at 8 a.m., followed by awards luncheon, and silent auction around 1:30 p.m.

Profits will be going to the non-profit juvenile support organization, Fountain PAL.

The goals of the tournament are:
• To provide a positive and exciting experience for the youth of our community to include those homes with limited financial resources
• To guide youth in our community in making responsible decisions in life by furnishing a positive role model whose attitudes and behavior can be evaluated
• To foster communications and understanding between our youth and the police by encouraging friendship among them
• To reduce the incidents of juvenile crime, substance abuse, and gang violence in our community by providing positive mentorship.

Fountain PAL is currently looking for sponsors for this event. Donations are welcome in a variety of methods – Products to be used for silent auction or giveaways or simple cash donations. The value of donations given will determine the amount of recognition provided to your company. The sponsorship tiers are outlined below.

Any further information can be directed to Dawn Bentley, Dave Langfels or Sgt. Jess Freeman at 719-382-8555, email: dbentley@fountainpd.com.

Sponsorship Tiers:
• FRIEND - $200 - Recognition as PAL Sponsor at awards banquet.
• ROLE MODEL - $400 - Hole Sponsor – Recognition at a # green
• MENTOR - $600 - Hole Sponsor & 2 person entry fee, all above plus special recognition during awards ceremony,
• TEAM BUILDER - $1000 and above – 4 person team entry, all above advertisement in PAL brochure and recognition at all PAL events held for the next year.
• ALL SPONSORS - Recognized on PAL website as event sponsor.

Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders to hold next show in Buckle Series
The Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders Buckle Series shows will continue as follows:

Sunday, June 24 - Buckle Series - Mike Craig, Judge

Sunday, July 22 - Buckle Series - Diane Morgan-Stasick, Judge

Sunday, Aug. 25 - Buckle Series -- 2 judge-show - Donna Mills & Meghan Mizicko, Judges 

Shows are held at the Metcalf Park Arena in Fountain. 

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and show starts at 8:00 a.m. 

All shows include classes for Halter, Ranch Horse Confirmation, Trail, Ranch Horse (including Ranch Trail), Showmanship, Lead Line, English Pleasure and Equitation, Western Pleasure and Horsemanship, Novice, including Novice Trail, and Speed Events, which include barrels, flags and poles. 

BUCKLES will be awarded for All-Around 10 and under; 11-13; 14-18; 19 and over; Ranch Youth 18 & under; Ranch Adult 19 & over; Novice 18 and under; Novice 19 and over; Speed 10 and under; Speed 11 - 13; Speed 14 - 18; and Speed 19 and over. 

Ribbons are awarded to 6th place.  Novice Declaration must be signed to compete as a Novice Rider. 

Concessions are available. 

Come on out and have fun with the whole family.  Shows are kid-friendly.  For more information, call 719-382-3044.

For more information, contact Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders’ Treasurer at 719-382-3044.

Fountain Valley Baseball: Baseball season’s final week
Teams in the minor, major, and senior divisions will be playing their final games within the next two weeks. All coaches are reminded that Dale will be collecting the team jerseys from every athlete and coach at the last game so each athlete/coach should bring an extra shirt to that game. This week, all star teams in the minor and major divisions will be formulated and voting in the seniors will be taking place. Scorekeepers, host families, and other volunteers will be needed to support the state tournaments July 13 – 16 and July 20 - 23. Please volunteer by calling Rose or Dale at 382-7649. Scorekeepers and concessions workers can leave a message at any time indicating the dates and times they can work. Host families are the heart of Babe Ruth Baseball and more than 85 athletes will need temporary lodging for at least two days/nights. This involves providing transportation to and from the ball field, two meals per day, and a bed/sofa for them to sleep on. Please call and volunteer!!!
Without the tremendous amount of hours spent by volunteers in the concessions stand, FVBA would not be able to afford maintenance and upkeep of uniforms and fields. A heartfelt thank-you goes out to the Gardners, Dottie Barrett, Birgit Haugen, Val Reyes, Courtney Larson, Candace Comacho, Jade Wisniewski, Kaelyn Roberds, Rose Terrell, and Madison Bozier who are the backbone of the concessions stand!!!
The following teams were represented in the concessions stand this past week: Minor – Braves and Marlins; Major -- Cubs; Senior – Marlins, Orioles, Reds, and Rockies
Please browse through the league website at http://fountainvalley.baberuthnetwork.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FV C.A.R.E.S needs food for 4th of July picnic baskets
Fountain Valley C.A.R.E.S. (Community Assistance Resource & Emergency Support) will be giving 35 food picnic baskets on July 3rd. Families with school children are eligible. “With school out, we decided 5 years ago to help the families by supplying a complete basket filled with food,” a spokesperson said.

Walt Fortman Center 501 E. Iowa, Fountain will be giving out the slips.

“Fountain Valley C.A.R.E.S. has been helping needy families in the Valley for 25 years – all are volunteers. No one is paid. We are a group of caring citizens who really care,” a spokesperson said.

Volunteers are always welcome. Donations are always needed. The organization has six food pantries, adult clothing closet and a children’s clothing closet.

For more information call Lou (719) 392-9722

State Representative Marsha Looper to host town hall meeting at Fountain City Hall
There will be a town hall meeting hosted by State Representative Marsha Looper at 7 p.m. next Wed., June 27 at Fountain City Hall, located at 116 South Main Street in Fountain. Looper will discuss bills recently passed by the legislature.
For information call 719-238-5600.

Fountain Branch Library Programs in June
For a complete list of PPLD programs, visit ppld.org.
Adult Writing Group
This new group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month to discuss writing.
Thurs., June 14 and 28 at 6:30 p.m. - Fountain Branch
Scrapbook group
Bring your supplies and join others working on their scrapbooks. New members are welcome and no registration is required.
Mon., June 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. - Fountain Branch
Teens on laptops
Join other teens at the Fountain Branch to check out the library’s new laptops. Play games, do homework, or just have fun with the library’s latest technology.
Mondays from noon - 4 p.m.; Wednesdays from 10 a.m. - noon; Fridays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Security Library’s Summer Reading program to be visited by "space woman"
Preschool through 5th grade participants of the Security Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Get A Clue At Your Library, are invited to “The Solar System Ambassador Program” with Carroll Ellis, on Activity Day, Thursday, June 21, at 1 p.m.  Ellis has 25 years of electronics interest and 13 years of job experience in the space arena.  She has spoken to K-12 grade levels in both the U.S. and England, integrating curriculum with space topics; the purpose is to make learning fun and exciting. 
All programs are free and open to the public.  For more information, call 391-3197.

School Supply Drive underway- more business "drop off sites" needed
The Walt Forman Center is in its seventh year of working with volunteers and businesses to gather school supplies for kids. They are asking local businesses to allowing them to place a drop-off boxes for donations within the business.
Boxes will have supply suggestions and are wrapped for presentation. Boxes are checked on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The school supply drive will be completed by July 27.
The following is a list of locations with addresses to take school supplies to: Fountain City Hall, 116 S. Main Street; Cowboy Espresso,  105 S. Main Street; Curves for Women , 6912 Fountain Mesa Rd,; Curves for Women, 328 Main Street (Security); Fountain Fire Station #1 at 212 N. Santa Fe, Fire Station #2 at 8201 Fountain Mesa Rd, and Fire Station # 3 at 5625 Camden Blvd.; Ink Fountain Printing and Office Supplies, 725 Dale Street; Loaf ‘N Jug,  102 S. Santa Fe; and Pizza Factory 729 Dale Street.
The supplies will be distributed on August 3 or 4.
Call Supervisor/Counselor Jackie Meehan or Program Assistant WFCC Jolene Chapman at 382-8515 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (closed 12-1 for lunch).

“Fiddle Fire” fundraiser is June 22 at Senior Center
A dinner show feature Lorelei Crosser and Al Davis is planned on June 22 at the Fountain Valley Senior Center, 5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain. Lorelei and Al will entertain from shows they’ve performed in Las Vegas, Laughlin, Nashville and the Charlie Daniels show. They are owners of the Li’l House of Music in Fountain.
Some of the material will be originals, written by them for the shows. “Fiddle Fire” is one of the songs. “Colorado River” was written for the long-playing show “Country Gold” in Laughlin, Nevada. They will also do numbers from the Charlie Daniels Show.
Lorelei and Al have been together for over 20 years and have performed all over the lower 48. Lorelei traveled Europe as a teenager with the Pueblo symphony orchestra and is a former Colorado State Fiddle Champion.
Al is a jokester and a great imitator; you’ll think Elvis and Willie are in the building.
It’s a show you will get your money’s worth at only $12 with dinner at 6 p.m. and the show at 7. Seating will be limited to 120 (first come, first served). Tickets are available at FVSC. Call 520-6470 for more information.
All proceeds from this benefit will be donated to the Fountain Valley Senior Center for replacement of much needed chairs in the main hall.

Widefield Class of 1982 to hold 25-year reunion
The Widefield High School Class of 1982 will have its 25th Year Reunion on July 27-29. Event Schedule includes: Friday July 27: Mixer Open to All Widefield Graduates - 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. / $20 pp Saturday July 28: Dinner and Dancing - 6:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday July 29: 11 a.m. - 3:00 pm - Family Bowling @ Sjoerd DeRubis’s Bowling Alley Price for Friday and Saturday is $75 per person. Reservation payments can be made online on the class web site or mail payment to: Gregory Buchanan, Widefield Reunion 1982, 3769 Oro Blanco Apt. 1003, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Please visit our website: hhtp://www.widefieldclassof1982.com, email: widefieldclassof1982@yahoo.com

County Fair parade to take place July 21
The 102nd El Paso County Fair would like to host a parade on Saturday, July 21st starting at 10 a.m. to help kick off the 2007 Fair.  The route will start at the Pikes Peak Coop go down Colorado Avenue turn left on 8th Street and end in the Sale Barn parking lot.  There is no entry fee to join in the fun, just fill out the entry form which can be found on www.elpasocountyfair.com or pick up at the Fair Office, 366 10th Street, Calhan.  For more information please call 520-7880.  All entries are welcome.  Get your group some exposure at the El Paso County Fair Parade!

Widefield Community Center announces summer dance classes
“SIZZLING SUMMER DANCE CAMPS”
The Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services is offering a wide variety of Youth Dance Camps this summer a minimum of 5 dancers per camp and a maximum of 10 dancers per camp.
CAMP THREE: June 18-22 (5 days/one week)
HAPPY FEET - JAZZ for ages 3-4, is offered Mon.-Fri., noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $40 per 1 wk camp/per dancer. Movement and music is focus of this fast paced dance camp - involves costumes brought in by the instructor or your own creations.
ON THE MOVE - JAZZ I for ages 5-6 will be offered on Mon-Fri. 1 - 2 p.m., $40 per 1 wk camp/per dancer. Stay “on the move” with Jazz and Modern dance techniques. Work on rhythm, timing and coordination, while increasing strength, flexibility and locomotor movement.
CAMP FOUR: June 25 - 29 (5 days/one week)
FIRST STEPS TO BALLET for ages 7+, offered Monday-Friday, noon - 1 p.m. Cost is $40 per 1 week camp/per dancer. This camp is geared toward students with little or no ballet training. It is based on two great concepts; turnout, and the five positions. Students will discover movements and steps that are graceful, noble and elegant.
TEEN DANCE FEVER for ages 13 - 19 will be offered Mon.-Fri. 1 - 2 p.m. $40 per 1 wk camp/per dancer. This camp will combine jazz techniques and basic hip-hop modes of poppin’, lockin’ and steppin’ into clearly defined routines that are fun for all. Wear comfortable/appropriate attire (no jeans, please).
LOOKING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS?
The Widefield School District Community Education and Recreation Services has openings for the 2007 - 08 school year. Registration is taken at the Widefield Community Center, 705 Aspen Drive in Security. Children must be of age by October 1. You must bring the following to registration: student’s birth certificate or official proof of age, updated immunization records, and tuition fee (Preschool = $135.00 and Tots = $95.00). For more information call 391-3515.