Pueblo Builders Construct Army Band Complex

A new, modern $6.2 million building project to provide a location for Fort Carson military bands to practice and perform nears completion under direction of Mass Service and Supply of Pueblo. The general contractor teamed with Main Electric, Pueblo Electric, G&H Glass and El Paso Plumbing to construction the band headquarters. The building’s official grand opening was held October 30.

The Corps of Army Engineers, overseers of the building project, awarded an outstanding performance award to the construction team.

The facility meets Silver LEEd certification qualifications and complies with  antiterrorism safety requirements. It boasts rehearsal halls, a recording studio, soundproofed booths for practice, offices, storage areas, locker rooms and other features for the military musicians.

Other Pueblo firms involved in the project were Pueblo Electrics, , a Mass Service and Supply spokesman said.

The best athletes at CSU-Pueblo were inducted into the new ThunderWolves Hall of Fame on October 30, 2009. A crowd of more than 250 was present. Athletes were recognized for soccer, basketball, baseball, football, track and field and tennis as well as contributor and a special award.

The Publisher of The Pueblo Chieftain was recognized as a contributor and the special award was given posthumously to former coach and administrator, Dr. Dale Rae.

The best and the brightest of the athletic programs at Colorado State University-Pueblo were honored Friday night at the Union Depot as the inaugural class of the new ThunderWolves Hall of Fame. Honorees included: James “Spank” Blasing, Cal Tatus, Chuck Pipher, John Martinez, Daniela Ivana, Freda Hancock, Frank Grant, Pat Bekeza, and Nadia Fercha.  A group induction for the 1961 men’s basketall NJCAA national championship team was performed.

As former students of CSU Pueblo, tracking down all the recipients was difficult but all were able to attend except Ivana who was a foreign student and lives overseas. Several of the inductees have remained in Pueblo or other cities in Colorado.

To qualify for a priority H1N1 vaccination you must fall into one or more of these categories:

- Expectant mothers.
- People who care for infants less than six months of age.
- Children ages 6 months to 18 years of age with health conditions.
- People less than 19 years old who take long-term aspirin therapy.
- Children 6 months to 5 years of age.
- Healthcare workers with direct patient contact with proof of employment.

Helpful tips for your swine flu shot clinic visit:

- If you feel ill, do not go to a flu shot clinic because you will not get a shot.
- You must bring proof of residence in Pueblo County.
- Wear loose fitting clothing which exposes the arms easily.
- Dress for the weather because lines form outdoors.
- Healthcare works must bring proof of employment and position.
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Catch a Fish at Lake Pueblo

Lake Pueblo State Park is just west of the city of Pueblo at 640 Lake Pueblo Reservior Road, access is easy from Route 96 or Juniper Road. This is a great location for a family weekend staycation any time of year.

Open year round, there are 400 campsites in the park which covers 9,600 acres. Lake Pueblo itself covers. 7.3 square miles.

Boating and fishing are popular all year long. Summer activities add swimming, windsurfing, and water skiing to the fun.

Facilities are modern and convenient for campers, whether tent camping or RV camping. There is a boat ramp available for easy boat launching, modern showers and restrooms, picnic areas, and RV dumping facilities.

While fishing Lake Pueblo, you might be lucky and catch some rainbow trout. There are also catfish, brown trout, pike, several types of bass, perch, bluegill and other fish which are great when cooked over your campfire.

This is a fun get-away when you are on a budget. The access fee is just $5 and campsites are affordable. So, take a weekend or a week away from town and have some rustic fun at Lake Pueblo State Park.

Take a day with the family and visit the 400 animals at the Pueblo Zoo. The children will have a great time and entrance fees are only $5 for kids, $8 for adults and $7 for seniors, making this an affordable day of fun. The entire clan, including the children, parents, grandparents, and friends can spend some quality time together at the zoo.

Located in the City Park just off Goodnight Avenue, the zoo is convenient to any location in Pueblo.

Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Sunday winter hours are noon until 4 p.m. Spring and Summer hours are slightly different, so check with the Pueblo Zoo during those seasons for updates to the daily schedule.

It takes a minimum of two hours to walk through the zoo exhibits. If you love to stop and really enjoy the animals and visit the garden areas, you can expect to spend at least four hours. There are great exhibits of wildlife of every kind including penguins, buffalo, parrots, primates, lions and tigers, zebras and much more.

There is a gift shop and food and drink area available. Why not spend your next free day visiting the Pueblo Zoo.

Screening was conducted to determine who qualified for the 1,300 doses of vaccine which were available. While the Event Center became quite full, the crowds remained patient and in good spirits as each awaited their turn for screening. Once a person was determined to qualify for priority vaccine, they were given the flu shot.

Health Department officials plan to hold additional clinics as soon as the week of October 26th as more N1H1 vaccine doses arrive. The vaccines are being provided free of charge. Contact the Health Department to determine the dates and times of future clinics.

By fighting the Mountaineers stubborn defense, the ThunderWolves took the defense down stone by stone. Lewis, a mere 5-foot 6-inches and 165 pounds, rushed 181 yards total and achieved three touchdowns for the team. Converted cornerback Johnson added an additional 99 yards and another touchdown. The team totaled 328 yards rushing, using their offensive line consisting of only freshmen players.

A rather unconventional game play using the wildcat play allowed Lewis to take snaps directly from centr and hand them off to Johnson or, if he saw a clear spot to run into, take the ball away himself.

A critical play just before halftime began as the ‘Wolves were at their own 34 yard line on 3rd down with 18 yards to go. Clancy saw receiver Augie Agyei and Agyei carried down the sidelines for 37 yards, keeping the play alive. Johnson then closed the deal with a 1-yard touchdown drive.  This play left the ThunderWolves 24 to 14 at halftime.

The Mountaineers were able to cut the lead down a bit when Gillespie returns a field gold attempt 75 yards for a touchdown.  However, Western Sate never gained the momentum to threaten CSU-Pueblo.

As the game reached its victorious climax, students began preparing for the homecoming dance to be held that night. Colorado State University – Pueblo enjoyed a great weekend in very way.

On Monday, October 26, the City Council will hear the proposed ordinance to delay opening of such facilities and allow the public to comment in the meeting. City Attorney Tom Jagger stated that action on the ordinance is expected in one to two weeks.

MediMar Ministries plans to hold its own meeting on Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m. at their dispensary offices. The meeting is planned to present not only information about the city’s proposed ordinance but also state and federal laws regarding marijuana for medicinal use. They will discuss the process of how a patient registers for legal medicinal marijuana use as well as how to become an approved caregiver to patients.

The dispensary plans to challenge the city in legal action in efforts to open their facility for medicinal marijuana dispensing through their legal representative, Jim Oliver. They hope to have this legal matter heard within two weeks.

The place that I am referring to is Pueblo’s Whitewater park . While at the park you can go kayaking on the course that has eight hair raising drops and is approximately 1/2 mile long. There are also murals that are painted on each of the drops along the way through the park that depicts the excitement of each pool and drop that you take. The painting, Harpo, Marley and The Grim Reaper just to name a few.

It is recommended if you are going to ride the rapids of Pueblo’s Whitewater park that you follow the rules of the park buy using using life jackets that are required by state law. Stay on established trails and rocks . While wear helmets and cold water clothing for protection.

Because of the location of Whitewater park running wright through the city of  Pueblo. When you are finished with a long fun day of kayaking you can visit the many shops and restaurants that are located near the park for that well deserved meal or souvenir.

For more infomation on how you can enjoy kayaking at Whitewater park . Visit the Whitewater park website and for you locals checkout Pueblo Paddlers for club info, course info and river events for extreme water fun.

Here is a family business that has stood the test of time.  Every town needs a place to purchase lumber and hardware goods such as paint and nails.  The people of pueblo have been doing just that passing through the doors of Rush lumber going on for the past 100 years.

Its has not been easy staying in business for such a long time. When big national supply stores come into your neighborhood with large volumes of inventory and a huge company brand. It is sure to have an effect on your bottom line.

But there is one thing that these big store chains cannot compete with and that is the personal touch of knowing your customers through decades and generations of  people who send there kids and there kids, kids to purchase from a place that they know and trust.

Rush lumber is one of these places. So if you are ever in the neighborhood and need a little friendly neighborhood advice  on a home project. Make it a point to stop at Rush lumber a 100 years of helping the person next door.