🌱 What changes will Monument see under its new fire chief?

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In today's newsletter:

• What changes will Monument see under its new fire chief?
• How a stranger’s gift keeps Monument seniors on the road

Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.
• Monday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 47.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fitzgerald named new Monument Fire District chief (gazette.com) — Monument Fire District has selected Kansas fire chief Colin Fitzgerald as its new chief, succeeding retiring chief Andy Kovacs later this year. Fitzgerald brings more than 30 years of experience and will start August 1, while Kovacs stays on through year’s end to ensure a smooth transition and support the district’s growing service needs.
   

• Absolutely Colorado: Michigan resident donates $2,500 in gas cards to Colorado Springs seniors (krdo.com) — Monument seniors who rely on Silver Key’s transportation and Meals on Wheels programs could see more stable service thanks to a $2,500 gas card donation from a Michigan resident. The gift helps the Colorado Springs-based nonprofit cover rising fuel costs as it drives clients from Colorado Springs up through Monument and Palmer Lake for medical appointments, errands, and social outings.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My hummingbird returns home.
  Last spring this baby (far left) took it's first flight from the nest it's momma built on the hook by my front door. I followed it until it flew… (Nextdoor Santa Fe Trails)
• Nature’s cuties & beauties never fail to brighten the day !
  Please share a photo or two of what brightens your day. “A joy shared is a joy doubled” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (Nextdoor Higby Estates)

• Jabil, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Inspector 2 in Monument. Apply here.
• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Monument. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monument here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Air Force Academy

• Vice President Vance Congratulates Class of 2026 (af.mil)
• Blake Swift pitches ‘full circle' gem to lead Pueblo County to first 4A baseball championship (denverpost.com)
• Second Lady promotes youth reading challenge in Colorado Springs (gazette.com)

Woodland Park

• Neuzil welcomes new conservation manager (gazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A championchip (Thank you Timothy G. for sending it in!)
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