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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fountain-Fort Carson Lions Club to hold spaghetti dinner
The Fountain-Fort Carson Community Lions Club is holding a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, July 28, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 101 N. Main St., Fountain, before the Main Street Blast.
The dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $5 per plate which includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, breadsticks and drink.
The FFCCLC is a non-profit group which raises money to help pay for eye exams and eyeglasses for Fountain youngsters whose families otherwise could not afford them as well as many other things to help the community.
“Start your blast night off with a great dinner and help a great cause at the same time,” said FFCCLC President Debbie Messersmith. “All the money raised goes to help people in the Fountain Ft. Carson community.”

Fall Festival forms available
The Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce has chosen “Fiesta in the Valley” as the theme for this year’s 38th Annual Fall Festival on Labor Day.
A variety of entertainment is planned at Metcalfe Park, following the pancake breakfast to benefit Dollars for Scholars, and the parade.
Booth and parade entries are still being accepted and are available at the Chamber office, 114 N. Main St., Fountain. Call 382-3190 for more info.
Volunteers are needed- call the Chamber office.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gideon Baptist Church news
Vacation Bible School this year is being held Mon. — Fri., July 30 — Aug. 3 from 6 — 8:30 p.m. Ages are Pre-K — 5Th grades.
We will be at the church for Pre-Registration on this Saturday, July 28th from 10 a.m. — 12. All children Pre-Registenng will receive a free gift
If your child is unable to attend the Pre-Registration but you want to register them this Thurs. — Sat., please call Cindy at 391-9779 and we will see that they get a gift the first day of Vacation Bible School.
Gideon Baptist Church is located at 1320 C & S Road just off the corner of Fountain Mesa and C & S Road. Second driveway on the left on C & S Road.
Looking forward to having your children with us the week of July 30 through Aug. 3!

New Light Baptist Church announces ‘Youth Day’
New Light Baptist Church, 474 N. Santa Fe, Fountain invites everyone to its first Annual Youth Day, Sun., July 29, at 3:30 p.m.
The theme is “Youth under Watchful Eye of God,” scripture comes from Proverbs 20:11. Guest preacher will be Rev. Andrew F. Johns, youth pastor of Greater Tri-Rock Baptist church of Colorado Springs.
“Youth participation will take place to encourage them for the glory to God,” Rev. Bruce Stevens said. “This celebration is only part of what we are doing to reach youth.”
Stevens said every Saturday in July there will be BBQ dinners for sale. Call 637-0858 for more info.
Also, if your church has a youth program, and would like to participate on July 29, call Pastor Stevens at 637-0858.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church news
Persons who have been attending Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Security are always welcome to attend services.  However, if you are considering membership in the church, you can attend a Membership Class led by Rev. Tom Barlow at 2 p.m. on Sun., Aug. 5 to find out more about the church.
Rev. Barlow’s sermon topic for July 28 and 29 will be “Passion” based on 1 John 4:6-12.
Special music will be part of each service.
The Food Pantry will be open on Thursday , July 26 from 10-1.  Care and Share will sponsor a Food Handling Safety Class in Cooper Hall at 9 a.m. on Friday, July 27.
The church is in the process of replacing the old wood playground equipment with the very latest safe items.  This project is in cooperation with BSA Troup 181 which is sponsored by the United Methodist Men. 

First United Methodist Church of Fountain news
Nursery for children ages five and under is provided during worship time. Ask the usher for directions!
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.

Resurrection Lutheran Church
to hold annual garage sale August 4
A garage sale will take place on Sat., Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4444 Moonbeam Drive, Colorado Springs. The congregation has donated many items for sale.
Proceeds go to the mission projects of Lutheran Womens’ Missionary Projects (LWML).
Brats, hotdogs and drinks will be for sale.
For more information, contact Resurrection Lutheran at 392-7045

We’re remaking our church page – We want your church to get noticed!
To make more space for church news, the life blood of our community, we have redesigned our church page to better serve the churches of our community.
Normally, we usually only get a few announcements from area churches who religiously (pardon the pun) submit news about the goings-on. We would like to expand upon this, soliciting more churches to submit announcements as well as news tips about special events, projects, missions, etc. that are being undertaken locally.
As space allows, we hope will include weekly feature stories about churches, as well as announcements.
To make space, announcement submissions will be printed in smaller type, giving top billing to the “feature stories.”
Because of space constraints, priority will be given to churches who advertise in the Church Service Directory (at the bottom of this page). For more information on listing your church in the Church Service Directory, simply call us at 382-5611 and list your schedule at a cost of only 50 cents per line! This fee is waived for all churches who have display advertising.
To tip us off to the goings on at your church, call reporter Linda Hobbs at 382-5611 or by email at news@ftnvalleynews.com. Announcements can also be submitted at the above email address, and are printed as space allows.

SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Donations being accepted for FFC Kings’ trip to nationals in Vegas
The date is fast approaching for the FFC Kings youth basketball team to travel to the VisionSports® Youth National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. This tournament will host some of the top 100 teams in the country, and is an NCAA Live Event – so college coaches from all over the country will be there to scout high school talent. This is the first year the team will travel out to the Championships.
The team is about $800 short of their goal and we only have one week left to raise enough funds to travel to the National Championships. If you would like to make an immediate online donation, please contact Coach Carolee Langer directly at carolee_langer@comcast.net send checks to Carolee Langer, Head Coach, FFC Kings Basketball, 6962 Reunion Ridge Ct., Fountain, CO 80817. The team also has a PayPal account set up on their website, www.FFC-Kings-Basketball.com, to accept online donations.

Widefield Community Center Flag Football Registration
The Widefield Community Center is accepting registrations from all area four and five year olds, Kindergarten and first and second gra& children for the upcoming flag football season. The registration fee is $28 for four and five year olds, and $38 for children in Kindergarten through second grade. The registration deadline is July 28. The Community Center will be open until 4:30 p.m. on July28 to accept registrations.
Teams will be formed by schools and neighborhoods. Practice will begin the week of August 6 and August 13 depending on your child’s league. The season will end no later than September 15.
Adult volunteer coaches are needed for all the leagues. If you coach your child’s team your registration fee will be waived. Register at the Widefield Community Center, 705 Aspen Drive in Security by the July 28 deadline or go online at cc.wsd3 .org and click on the Active Net Registration link. For more information please call 391-3515.

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.

Cheyenne Mountain Shadow Riders to hold next in Buckle Series
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 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. 
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.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Community meeting on progress of Highway 16 to take place Aug.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with Fort Carson and the Bureau of Reclamation, announce the availability of the State Highway 16 Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review and comment. An EA was prepared to evaluate improvements on State Highway (SH) 16 from Gate 20 at Fort Carson to Syracuse Street.

A 30-day public comment period on this EA begins on July 20 and will end on August 20.

An Open Forum Public Hearing will be held on August 7 at Mesa Ridge High School from 4 to 7 p.m. to receive comments. Comments will be received at the Hearing in writing or by a court reporter. There will be no formal presentation.

The proposed improvements, or Proposed Action, would provide four lanes on SH 16 to alleviate current and future traffic congestion, and would reconstruct interchanges at I-25 and US 85.

The EA is now available for public review through a website (https://www.thepowerslink.com), as well as at the Fountain Branch Library. The public may provide written comments in one of four ways: by fax, by e-mail, through the U.S. mail, or at the Public Hearing by completing a comment form or speaking to a court reporter.

The SH 16 EA has been completed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The EA evaluated the impacts and proposed mitigation measures for the Proposed Action and the No Action Alternative. Once the public comment period is completed and all comments have been addressed, FHWA will issue a decision whether the improvements may proceed or additional environmental analysis will be needed. If the decision is to go forward with the Proposed Action, the final design plans will be prepared and construction may proceed.

The Proposed Action for SH 16 improvements includes widening of SH 16 to four lanes from Fort Carson Gate 20 to Syracuse Street, replacing the interchange with Interstate 25, and reconstructing the interchange with US 85. Proposed improvements are mostly on the existing SH 16 alignment with a shift to the north as SH 16 approaches the I-25 interchange. The existing diamond interchange at I-25 would be replaced with a partial cloverleaf interchange with a large loop ramp in the southwest quadrant. At US 85, the existing interchange would be reconstructed to improve the on- and off-ramps and provide additional spacing with the adjacent frontage roads.

It is expected that construction of these improvements will occur in at least two phases. The first phase from Gate 20 to US 85 would take approximately 18 months to complete.

If anyone requires special Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations to participate in the meeting, they may call (303) 820-5240.

Work session on county roads is July 31
On July 31, the public is invited to join El Paso County for a Work Session on Wheels. This session will provide a first-hand look at county road projects, places and events.
The tour will depart from the County Office Building, 27 East Vermijo Avenue, at 8:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Points of interest will include County Line Road, Beacon Lite Road, Falcon Vista, Carpenter Road, the Kane Ranch property, Weastmeadow Bridge, and a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Baptist/Hodgen connection.
Although seating on the bus is limited, individuals may convoy private vehicles. To reserve a spot on the bus, RSVP by noon Friday, July 27 to Wendy Johnson at 719-520-6460 or WendyJohnson@elpasoco.com. Reservations will be taken on a first come/first serve basis. Lunch and light refreshments will be provided. For a detailed itinerary contact the county’s Department of Transportation at 520-6460 or visit its website at http://adm.elpasoco.com/Transportation. The route and itinerary will be posted on the website by July 23.

Security Public Library’s Summer Reading Activity Day
Preschool through 5th grade participants of the Security Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Get A Clue At Your Library,” are invited to Popcorn/Movie Day on Thursday, July 26. We will be showing Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (68 min.) at 10:30 a.m. for pre-schoolers, 3 to 6 years old, and Young Black Stallion (51 mins.) for school-agers, 7-years and older.
You are welcome to bring something ‘comfy’ to sit on during the movie.
Stop by the Children’s Reading Room to register for the summer reading program, or to turn in reading logs and select your prizes.
All library programs are free and open to the public.
For more information call the Children’s Reading Room at 391-3197.

Fountain Branch Library programs in July/August
For a complete list of library programs, visit ppld.org.
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.
Homeschool Lunch Bunch
Bring a sack lunch, meet other homeschooling families, and get familiar with library resources.
Wednesday, August 2 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Toddler Time
This program gives an introduction to the delights of rhyme, rhythm, and a few special stories as a first step to reading for 1- and 2-year-old children and caregivers; Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Storytime
Stories and more for children age 3 and older. Check your branch, or the Children’s section for storytime themes. 
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Movie Fun
Enjoy a film with free refreshments. This month’s movie is Zoom (rated PG).
Saturday, August 4 at 11 a.m.

Essay & picture drawing contest offered by Gilbert’s Tree Service
Military families, kids grades K – 12 are invited to participate in an essay and / or picture drawing contest. Simply write, draw or both about what having family in the military means you.
Among the prizes to be awarded include tickets to a Denver Broncos football game.
For more information contact Gilbert’s Tree Service at 382-3362.

Fountain Valley area needs school supply donations
Pikes Peak Community Action Agencies’ Walt Fortman Community Center and Fountain Valley Community Services are joining forces to assist in collecting school supplies for children in the Fountain Valley area. There are several drop-off locations in Security, Widefield, and Fountain.
Dropping off a backpack containing school supplies will earn the donor a free medium pizza from the Pizza Factory located at 729 Dale Street, call for details 382-8687.
Other drop-off sites include: Fountain Fire Station 1 at 222 N. Santa Fe; Fountain Fire Station 2 on Camden Blvd.; Fire Station 3 on Fountain Mesa; The Cafeteria at Adesa, 10680 S. Charter Oak Ranch Road; Cowboy Espresso 105 S. Main St.; both Curves for women locations on Mesa Ridge Parkway and Security (328 Main Street), Ink Fountain Printing 725 Dale St.; First Baptist 305 Norman Drive; Kwik Inn restaurant in Security; Loaf N’ Jug 102 S. Santa Fe, and the Security Fire Department.
Collection boxes will be at the above listed sites until July 27, 2007 and possibly later. This is a very worthwhile project. Please assist in donating needed supplies for our children so their back to school experience is a positive start in their new year.
To be eligible for school supplies one must apply at the Walt Fortman Community Center at 501 E. Iowa in Fountain, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You will receive a voucher/ticket, which will enable your household to pick up supplies for school age children only.
This is the fourth year in this effort and last year over 225 children were assisted from Kindergarten to High School, but many more could have been served. Pikes Peak Community Action Agency is an eligible Enterprise Zone Project and with a contribution of $250.00 or more you will receive a 25% tax credit, contact PPCAA for information at 471-7870 or WFCC 382-8515 during the week days.

Widefield Community Center activities
The Widefield Community Center is offering the following activities and classes. For more information, contact the center at 391-3515.
KIDS CREATIVE CRAFT CLASS - PRINTMAKING
The Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services is offering a Kids Creative Printmaking class July 30 - Aug. 2, 9 - 11 a.m., instructed by Mrs. Courtney Pederson, Art Teacher at Widefield Elementary. Students will combine drawing and painting talents into one with this highly creative class! Produce beautiful artwork that can be printed over and over. This class will include basic printmaking skills from design to production. Just $17 per student to express creativity! You may go online to http://cc.wsd3.org to open an account, enroll and pay by credit card, call the office and pay by credit card over the phone, or stop by the WCC office and pay for the class. If you have any questions regarding children’s programs call 391-3515.
COED FLAG FOOTBALL
Ages 4 & 5, Kindergarteners and 1st & 2nd Graders:
Get down, get set, hut - hut into the 2007 Coed Flag Football season at the Widefield Community Center. Fall is right around the corner and the time to register is now! This Coed Youth Flag Football league is a great opportunity for children to learn and develop football skills in a fun environment. Emphasis will be on teamwork, sportsmanship and fundamental skill development. Teams will be formed based on area or school.
Practices will be held at various Elementary Schools or parks - times and the coach of each team will determine days. League fees: $28 per preschool player and $38 per school age player (starting kindergarten).
Register online at http://cc.wsd3.org and pay by credit card, call 391-3515 and register via phone or come to 705 Aspen Drive in Security and register in person. Registration Deadline is Saturday, July 28. For more information call Tamara at 391-3528.
WSD#3 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RECREATION SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD OPENING
Widefield School District #3 Community Education and Recreation Services
(WCERS) is accepting applications for the WCERS Advisory Board.
Applicants must be a resident of Widefield School District #3, twenty-one years of age or over, and should be interested in the community education and parks and recreation needs of the community. Advisory Board applications can be picked up at the Widefield Community Center, 705 Aspen Drive in Security, Colorado 80911. Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 17, 2007. Please direct all questions to Ben Valdez at 391-3515.
CONCERT IN THE PARK -- “POOR BOYS”
The Widefield Community Center is hosting the final concert for the summer of 2007. Please note there has been a change in the date for the local acappella group - “Poor Boys”! Due to unforeseen circumstances the concert has been changed to FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Pi-Ute Park. Bring the whole family to this FREE and FUN summer event!
For more info call 391-3515.