Water supervisor says lake fill is a mistake By Bryan Grossman Tri-Lakes Tribune Published April 27, 2005 The pump that will pull water from the Denver Aquifer to fill Palmer Lake’s namesake is now repaired, but according to the town’s water supervisor, Steve Orcutt, it is unclear when the pump will be turned on, and, …
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April 2005 O’Malley’s Pub sponsors a motorcycle “Poker Run” fundraiser.
Residents make splash to fill lake By Bryan Grossman Tri-Lakes Tribune Published April 20, 2005 The Awake the Lake (ATL) committee received staunch support and a vote of confidence from the El Paso County Parks Advisory Board April 12. The Parks board voted to recommend a payment of up to $30,000 for the filling and …
An outpouring of pride – Palmer Lake brings back namesake with a splash By Dennis Huspeni The Gazette Published after April 17, 2005 (the day of the event) Imagine standing in Colorado Springs, looking west and not seeing Pikes Peak. Palmer Lake residents don’t have to dream up such a blow to their civic pride. …
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(April 17, 2005) Awake The Lake Committee holds “The Big Splash” event which brings hundreds of participants. Music, games, press coverage, a fun run, and rubber ducky races are a few of the attractions. Attendees are asked to bring a container of water to dump in the lake.
Lake study sparks spirited discussion By Tim Hibbs Our Community News Published April 2, 2005 Trustees for the Town of Palmer Lake, residents, and others engaged in a lively and sometimes contentious discussion of the results of the lake study conducted by CTL Thompson. The town commissioned the study to investigate the loss of water …
Lake no-longer-gone – Awake the lake plan to refill lake with well water meets flood of approval By Sarah Colwell The Slice Published March 23, 2005 The volunteer Awake the Lake Committee in charge of refilling Palmer Lake is riding the tide of public support, and hopes to begin pumping water into the lake by …
Getting water to Palmer Lake a matter of logistics and money By Bryan Grossman Tribune Published March 23, 2005 With recent approval from the Palmer Lake trustees to fill the town’s lake with non-tributary water, the Awake the Lake committee met with a sense of urgency March 15. The committee discussed a list of opportunities …
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Council votes to start pumping water into the lake By Tim Hibbs Our Community News Published March 10, 2005 … Awake the Lake Chairman Jeff Hulsmann said the committee had raised $3,134.75 in donations without actively campaigning for funds to fill Palmer Lake. He circulated a mockup of a flyer intended for distribution to all …
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Town talks water sales, sealant for Palmer Lake By Bryan Grossman The Tribune Published March 9, 2005 The Palmer Lake Town Council conducted what may be its last public forum March 3 before the mayor and trustees decide whether or not to sell non-tributary water to the Awake the Lake (ATL) committee for the purpose …
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