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Get Your Free Energy-Saving Tree for Earth Day from Black Hills Energy and the Arbor Day Foundation
In partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees initiative,
Black Hills Energy is distributing approximately 1000 free trees, one per household, to customers who reserve one beginning today.
A free tree can be reserved on a first come, first served basis at
www.arborday.org/blackhillsenergy. The 3- to 4-foot-tall dormant trees will be delivered directly to customers for spring planting from May through early June.
"Our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation in the Energy-Saving Trees program offers us the opportunity to promote the cleaner air, energy savings and other valuable benefits you gain by planting the right tree in the right place," said Susan Bailey, Black Hills Energy's Vice-President of natural gas operations for Colorado.
Black Hills Energy customers can use the handy online tool at
www.arborday.org/blackhillsenergy to quickly determine where to plant a tree to gain the most energy-saving benefits. "Strategically planted trees block the hot summer sun and cold winter winds to help cut energy usage without sacrificing comfort," Bailey said.
Black Hills also is delivering a safety message: At least two business days before you plan to dig, whether you are a homeowner planting a tree or a contractor excavating with a backhoe, Call Before You Dig to have underground utility lines marked. It's free, it's safe and it's the law. In Colorado, just make a free call by dialing 811 to reach Colorado 811. You also can schedule online at
www.colorado811.org.
Bailey also urges customers to follow the safe digging practices listed at
www.blackhillsenergy.com/safety. Those include using white spray-paint to mark the area where you plan to dig before line locaters arrive.
"Underground utility lines may be out of sight, but they should never be out of mind," Bailey said. "It only takes a minute to Call Before You Dig, and it can save untold time and trouble. Please follow the rules and dig safely. We want you and your family to enjoy your new tree for a long, long time."
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Cruise Above the Clouds
Tonight, April 21, begins a Summer of Cruise-In's at Sonic in Woodland Park. Street Rods and Customs from around the area meet to show off their vehicles from 6 - 8 pm. Join us for a little ice cream. Everyone is welcome. Check out our new web site for additional information,
www.cruiseabovetheclouds.com.
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Ute Pass Historical Society
 The Old Curiosity Gift Shop is located in the Museum Center building. The shop offers an extensive selection of books and unique gift items.
The Gift Shop is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. When visiting the Gift Shop, be sure to request an informal tour of History Park.
Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated. Regular summer tours start on June 3 at 11 a.m. and are offered every Saturday through September 2 (except for August 5). The Walking Tour of downtown Woodland Park begins at 10:30 a.m. The Museum Center and History Park are located at 231 E. Henrietta Avenue, next to the Woodland Park Public Library. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 719.686.7512.
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IREA Board District Elections
For those of you in District #3 of the IREA territory you have until April 29th to VOTE. Deadline for receipt of mailed ballots is April 28th. You can bring your ballot to the Annual Meeting in Sedalia on Saturday, April 29th.
If you have any questions with regard to your ballot, please call Monday - Friday 8am-5pm Central time 952-974-2339, or email your question to: [email protected]
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Ute Country News
The month of
May
brings flowers,
Cinco de Mayo
,
Mother's Day
,
Armed Forces Day
, and
Memorial Day
. What have you got planned for
May
? Let the
Ute Country News
help get your word out. It's easy; just email your info to us by Monday, April 24. We will need final approval on all ads by Wednesday, April 26. Feel free to give us a call to see if your piece of interest fits 719-686-7393.
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LAST DAY TO RSVP
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Teacher Appreciation Day
Dinosaur Resource Center
Sat., April 22
9 am - 6 pm
http://www.rmdrc.com
Take a free guided tour with proof of current teaching status. Call Geri (x110) for details and to schedule a tour time. Sign up for a teacher's special 20% discounted yearly membership for you on a single, dual or family membership.
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Enjoy Live Entertainment at Woodland Country Lodge
Friday, April 21 - Mark Edens, 6-9pm
Saturday, April 22 - Karaoke, 7-11pm, Be apart of "Star in the Bar"
Wednesday, April 26 - Mike Sunjka, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 27 - 6 String Dave, 6-9pm
Star in the Bar is where you can win a gift certificate for the Pub just by singing in Karaoke! Every time you sing, we put your name in the "hat"
and draw the lucky winner at the end of the evening. Come out for some real interactive fun!
Join us for Happy Hour everyday, from 3-5pm! Get $1.00 off all beer, wine and well drinks.
Come out to the Woodland Country Lodge, 723 US Hwy 24 W, Woodland Park, Colorado, 80863. For more info, call 719.687.6277. We hope to see you there!
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Unconventional Women of the West
 Overcoming personal hardships, seven Legendary Ladies became part of the lore of the West -
Captain Jack; Maud Nelson; Mary Chase; Augusta Tabor; Rae Wilson, Mary Rippon and Lillie Coit.
These women will be portrayed by a group called The Legendary Ladies.
The Legendary Ladies, Inc.
is a non-profit organization, who for the past 25 years, have told the stories of Unconventional Women who have made significant contributions to the history of the West. This Chautauqua made possible by a donation from D. Burton.
The Pikes Peak Historical Society invites you to learn more about these Legendary Ladies at their monthly Chautauqua on Sunday, May 21, 2 pm at the Lake George Charter School, located minutes west of Florissant in Lake George. This program is presented as a public service, admission is free, and refreshments are served. No reservation needed but arrive early, seating is limited. For information call 719.748.8259 or 719.748.3861.
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Coalition for the Upper South Platte
and PRICES have DROPPED!
Challenge
yourself with loved ones
& see if you can keep up with
Wildland Firefighters
!
3 miles
45 pounds
45 minutes
COCO, Inc. is a nonprofit social enterprise with a vision of people working together, for people and the planet. Our mission is to foster on-the-ground conservation efforts that protect and restore natural resou
rces and local communities by supporting collaborative conservation organizations to produce collective impacts through stakeholder driven efforts. It was founded by the CUSP leadership in 2014 as a way of increasing on-the-ground, stakeholder-driven conservation.
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Prospect Fundraiser- Johnny Jump Up Plant Sale
 Through your support of our Johnny Jump Plant Sale, Prospect Home Care & Hospice is able to provide quality of life with Hospice Care, quality medical treatment with Home Care and independence and safety to our Helping Hands clients.
Your $10.00 donation for each pot allows us to continue to provide the highest quality services to the Ute Pass Region and buys beautiful Johnny Jump Ups. Plants may be
ordered April 25 - May 12 at many local businesses. Payment is made at the time of order with Johnny Jump Up plants available for
pickup
May 16 at purchase location. You may also place an order at the Prospect Office 16222 W. Hwy 24, #120 or call 687.0549 for information or purchase locations.
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Grapevine Deadline
Grapevine Information ~ DEADLINE is on Thursday morning at 9:00 am (before Grapevine is distributed on Friday).
If submission comes in past this time it will be included in the next week issue (please note if your item is date sensitive please make the 9 am deadline).
Be sure and include all pertinent information including your business phone number, address and email or website.
Submit entries to
[email protected]
Check Out the Rules to Post A Grapevine!
Please call 719.687.9885 with any questions.
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