Author: NIck Jacobs
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Student-painted murals unveiled at Palmer Ridge High School
Palmer Ridge High School recently celebrated the unveiling of two new student-painted murals, marking a colorful addition to campus. Both murals highlight school pride and student creativity. The murals, revealed during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, were created by students and funded largely through donations. Organizers said Creative Consortium contributed $5,000 and Girls on the Ridge donated…
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Know the signs of human trafficking
Kristin Hirsch and Kevin O’Neill met with the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club recently to educate and fight against human trafficking. They say it is important to be READY if you suspect someone is in danger. R – Report anything dangerousE – End the communicationA – Ask for helpD – Don’t EngageY – Your safety first…
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Local artist teams up with art shop to start her own business
Shawna Lee has spent the past few years turning simple T-shirt ideas into gifts for friends and family, a hobby that started during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now she is in her artist era and growing into a small business that she says “can make the whole place shimmer.” Lee, who operates Lee Lee’s Creations, is…
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K-9 Roam takes a break from retirement to help first responders
A dog who survived a near-fatal stabbing in the line of duty is now helping shine a light on first responder’s mental health. He is raising money to give other heroes a chance to rest, recharge and heal. B.J. Comstock’s partner, Roam, recently helped draw the winning card at a charity event benefiting Code 3…
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Edwards shares wisdom learned from fiddling around with violin
Members of the Gleneagle Sertoma Club welcomed Michelle Edwards of Wirewood Station, who took the podium to share some of her music and wisdom. Edwards, who was introduced as a Colorado-grown violinist and outstanding bluegrass performer, took the floor with her instrument and a set of personal stories built around what she called six lessons…
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Mind Quest Puzzles and Games opens in Palmer Lake, inviting the town to “get puzzling”
Mind Quest Puzzles and Games held its grand opening on a snowy Friday afternoon, bringing a new specialty shop with a slate of puzzle-focused events to the Tri-Lakes area. The new puzzle store has opened in Palmer Lake, aiming to turn solo hobby time into a shared community experience through organized events, speed puzzling competitions…
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Local support helps Monument’s not so Hidden Gems expand
A Monument shop built around local artists and authors is preparing to open a second location less than a year after launching July 1, a move owner Elisia Smock said is driven by demand from both shoppers and vendors. “We have a waitlist of roughly 200 artists seeking space; there’s a huge demand out there for…
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Santa enlists local police to spread holiday cheer
What starts as a stack of empty cardboard boxes in October will end with flashing lights, sirens and kids lining up for toys two days before Christmas. Monument Police Department’s annual “Santa on Patrol” event, run in partnership with Toys for Tots, is back with a rolling toy giveaway that will visit neighborhoods in Monument…
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Monument Warriors’ Holiday Music Night returns
The Monument Warriors are bringing back an inclusive evening of music and community this holiday season with their Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols at Trinity Lutheran Church on Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. Hosted at Trinity’s campus on Knollwood Drive, the program will include the Warriors and Friends Choir — a mix of youth,…
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Beyond the Badge: Dakota Degenhart, School Resource Officer, Monument Academy
Before the first bell rings at Monument Academy, Dakota Degenhart is unlocking side doors and waving through the car line. A little later, he’s helping kindergartners with milk cartons, talking safety with fifth graders and high-fiving students in the hall. During a recent interview, that warmth was impossible to miss. Kids stopped to wave or…