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Marshall Sprague Park, 3492 W. Woodmen Rd. (Blodgett and Richfield Drs.). Playground, playfield, handicapped access. 3.5 acres. Woodmen Valley Park, 2525 W. Woodmen Rd. (east of Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School). Baseball, basketball, handicapped access, picnicking, open playfield, playground, lighted tennis courts. 6 acres. Become an Adopt-A-Park Volunteer Beautiful parks require a little dirty work! Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services "Adopt-A-Park" program provides an opportunity for individuals, volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, and businesses to take an active role in the maintenance and improvement of local parks, trails and green spaces. Specific tasks, as part of an adoption, may include picking up litter, removing weeds, cultivating flower and shrub beds, and generally watching over the adopted area. Write to us: Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Office of Community Relations 1401 Recreation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Call us: 719-385-6519

Chris Barth
W: 719-385-7281
F: 719-385-7388

Thank you for your ongoing interest in Sharing the Responsibility of reducing the wildfire risk in the City of Colorado Springs. I wanted to share with all of you the latest information from our office, as well as help you plan for your 2008 FireWise activities. I know some of you are already familiar with some of the information I am sharing, however there some significant changes I wanted to share with all of you. Please be sure to read the information in “FireWise Neighborhood Chipping Program” for the latest news about the 2008 FireWise chipping. Organization Many people ask about our role within the Colorado Springs Fire Department. FireWise is a program of the Wildland Risk section. Wildland Risk is a section of the Office of the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal reports directly to the Fire Chief. That’s a long association string for the three staff of the Wildland Risk section. Christina Randall is the Wildland Risk Section Manager, Chris Barth is the FireWise Program Coordinator, and our newest team member is Andrew Notbohm – Fuels Management Program Coordinator. Together, we work with homeowners, associations, contractors, and other organizations to reduce the wildfire risk within the city’s wildland urban interface (WUI). What is Your Wildfire Risk? Your neighborhood is in the city’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), and as such is at risk from wildfire. The specific wildfire risk of each parcel in the WUI has been determined by the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) and is based on characteristics specific to each parcel. To find your home’s wildfire risk visit the FireWise website (http://csfd.springsgov.com). From the home page, click “What is my Wildfire Hazard Rating?” From the map page, enter your street number and select your street name in the top-right corner of the page and click “Search.” The map will zoom in to your parcel and the surrounding homes, as well as list the specific characteristics that contribute to your home’s wildfire risk. Maintaining Your FireWise Landscaping The area around your home needs periodic maintenance similar to the inside your home. In the landscape around your home, trees and shrubs continue to grow, plants die or are damaged, new plants begin to grow, and plants drop their leaves and needles. Making your home safe during a wildfire can be as simple as a spring clean-up. Follow these tips to make your home FireWise: FireWise Annual Checklist o Remove dead, dying, or diseased trees and shrubs o Trim low branches of evergreen trees o Remove highly flammable vegetation from window area o Remove trash and debris accumulations from the area around your home o Remove overhanging branches from the roof and chimney o Mow grass and weeds to a low height o Attach a hose that can reach to all parts of the house o Post house numbers that are visible from all directions of travel o Discuss evacuation routes and meeting points so they are understood by all family members o Replace wood shake shingle roof with a Class A/Non-combustible roof o Consider a fire resistant exterior siding, such as stucco o Check that chimney screens are in place and in good condition o Call the FireWise office (385-7281) to request a FREE on-site consultation FireWise Neighborhood Chipping Program Each year, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s FireWise program helps homeowners reduce their wildfire risk by providing a no-cost curbside chipping program. Due to an increase in demand for this service, we are asking everyone that wishes to participate in the chipping program to attend a FireWise meeting (see below) or schedule an on-site consultation this year. Further, we are asking that everyone adhere to the “pile guidelines” in the attached chipping flyer. If these two criteria are not met, it is possible that individuals’ piles will not be picked up during your neighborhood chipping program. Chipping will be scheduled to begin on a predetermined date, however may not be completed in your neighborhood for several days due to the number of participants and amount of woody debris. To be eligible for curbside chipping, homeowners must: Be within the City of Colorado Springs Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). Find your address at http://csfd.springsgov.com. Have a neighborhood representative sign a stewardship agreement Attend a FireWise meeting or schedule an on-site consultation Have a minimum of 12 homes within neighborhood participate Pile woody debris according to “Pile Guidelines” Select an available chipping date Provide a list of participants at least one week prior to chipping date FireWise Meetings One of the easiest ways to ensure everyone in your neighborhood is eligible for chipping is to schedule and attend a FireWise meeting this year. The presentation has been updated – including a facilitated discussion about evacuation in the event of a wildfire. We will also be offering meetings open to the public if you are not able to schedule a meeting specifically for your neighborhood group. Dates for FireWise meetings and neighborhood chipping are filling up fast – call to reserve your dates. Please call the FireWise office (385-7281) if you have questions. Currently scheduled Neighborhood Chipping Events: May 5 Skyway (meeting scheduled) May 12 Comstock May 19 Greencrest May 27 Mesa May 27 Skyway Heights (meeting scheduled) June 2 Erindale Heights June 9 Top of Skyway (meeting scheduled) June 16 Pinecliff Thank you for all that you do in your neighborhoods! Chris Chris Barth FireWise Program Coordinator (719) 385-7281 cbarth@springsgov.com Sharing the Responsibility Find your home's wildfire risk: http://csfd.springsgov.com

http://www.stfrancis.org

Mount Saint Francis, home of the Saint Joseph Province of The Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration, is located in the Pike's Peak region of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Its 110 acres are nestled in the foothills of the Rampart Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, now a vibrant faith community of over 1,000 families, began as a small mission community in the summer of 1981 with the faithful using the convent chapel of the Sisters of Saint Francis as a place of worship. In March, 1984 a "dream session" was held to consider how the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration and the Mission of Saint Francis might move to the future together, creating a "new model of parish". In the fall of 1987, Saint Francis of Assisi officially received "parish" status in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Today it continues to grow and nurture the faith of its members.

http://www.usafa.af.mil/
719-333-1110 DSN: 333-1110
USAFA
CO 80840

Mission: To educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to the United States Air Force in service to our nation. Vision: USAFA ... the Air Force's premier institution for developing leaders of character. Overview: The staff and faculty of the U.S. Air Force Academy, in the interest of our future national security, molds our future leaders into outstanding young men and women into Air Force officers with knowledge, character, and discipline; motivated to lead the worlds' greatest aerospace force in service to the nation. Before its graduates ever enter various flying and support specialties, the Adacemy trains them to be, first and foremost, Air Force officers. Of the more than 35,009 cadets that have graduated in 44 classes, more than 51.2 percent are still on active duty.

District 20
http://academy.d20.co.edu/wre/index.html
719-234-5300
8365 Orchard Path Road
CSC, 80919