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Volume 19 Issue 2
Penrose Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill McGuire & Penrose
Elementary School Principal Michelle
Lesser presented Michelle Hinsey the
award for RE-2 Employee of the Year at
the Annual Banquet held at the Gooseberry Patch Restaurant.
The Penrose Community Library will be
having a Free Movie Night once a
month. Come out & enjoy a fun evening
at 35 7th Avenue. For more information,
call the library at 372-6017
The Annual Retreat for the Penrose
Chamber of Commerce board members
has been postponed until a later date. We
will keep you informed on when it will
be.
OFFICE MANAGER REPORT
January/February 2015
Visitors: 47
Welcome Packets mailed: 3
Business Referrals: 26
Incoming Calls: 57
Outgoing Calls: 145
Notary Public: 9
The Gateway to Fremont County
PENROSE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET
FEBRUARY 16, 2015
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State Representative Clarice NavarroRatzlaff & Penrose Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bill McGuire
presented Jeannie Melcher the greatest
honor of the evening with the Citizen of
the Year award. You deserve it, Jeannie!
The Penrose Chamber of Commerce
held their Annual Banquet Monday,
February 16, 2015 at the Gooseberry
Patch Restaurant. Social time began at
6 pm, dinner at 7 pm, & the special
awards followed the dinner. We also
had great door prizes that were given
away. We had 103 people who attended, not bad since our weather wasn’t good that night. We always have a
fun time at our banquets. Black Hills
Energy’s Corporate table took away
most of the door prizes so they left extremely happy! They were the life of
the party for all of us.
Monthly Breakfast
Now on Thursday
7:00 AM
March 19
Penrose Senior Center
April 16
Penrose Senior Center
Everyone is invited!
The Business of the Year was presented
to the Penrose Community/Senior Center. Pat Lindley accepted the award
(since Steve Shannon wasn’t available)
from the Executive Director of the Penrose Chamber of Commerce, Bill
McGuire. Congratulations to all of our
winners & a BIG THANK YOU once
again to Barbara & Tim Martin & all of
their crew. As always, you did a super
job & the food was delicious.
Penrose Chamber Communicator
Submitted by Ione McGuire
The Penrose Chamber of Commerce met
for breakfast at the Penrose Community/
Senior Center on January 15, 2015. We
want to thank the Seniors for allowing us
to meet at their facility & preparing a
lovely breakfast of Quiche & a great selection of special breads, along with the
coffee. If you haven’t been able to come
out to the Senior Center for breakfast,
give it a try. The cost is $5.
Mark Phillips, President of the Penrose
Chamber of Commerce gave a rundown
of the new slate of officers for the Chamber. Mark is newly elected President,
Calvin Sunderman is Vice-President,
Steve Shannon is the new Treasurer, &
Misty Dawn is Secretary & Office Manager. Bill McGuire stayed on as Executive Director.
Calvin Sunderman representing the Penrose Volunteer Fire Dept. said they had
at least 500 calls a month for our local
Fire Department. Calvin wanted to remind everyone to check out their Carbon
Monoxide Detectors as well as the Fire
Alarms. Calvin said a lot of their calls
have proven to be CMO related. If you
have your detectors go off, immediately
go outside & call the local Fire Dept. to
come & check if you’re getting CMO
into your house.
Mission Ready Tree Service is the name
of Earl Perry’s business. He has the
equipment to do anything you need done
along that line. Earl is also on the Penrose Chamber of Commerce board. For
more information about Earl’s business,
call 719-231-2772.
Pat Lindley of E & R Enterprises talked
about the Amsoil Products & encouranged all to keep their vehicles & tractors lubricated for the winter season. If
you have any questions, call Pat or Rose
at 372-6114.
Jerome Townsend represents the Colorado Workforce Center in Cañon City.
He brought out a survey form that lets
the employers of businesses answer the
questions & return to the Workforce.
This survey will let them know if you,
the business employer, will be interested
in holding a Job Fair in Fremont County
& if you have job opportunities within
your company to employ people to work
for you. (next column)
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If you wish to participate in the Job
Fair, please take time & fill out the
survey. You can pick the forms up at
Colorado Workforce Center. Call 719275-7408. You can also pick them up
at the Wells Fargo Bank at 210 Broadway in Penrose. Check with the Chamber.
County Commissioner Debbie Bell said
they had their 1st special meeting to
hear about the latest marijuana businesses applying for permits to do businesses here in Fremont County. One
business was denied from getting a
permit, 3 were allowed to have permits.
The County Commissioners will have a
public hearing on the marijuana business that wants to have a business at
the Apple Shed in Penrose. This hearing will go through all of the process
that the business shows & the accountability that they plan. There will be
notifications of actual dates & times of
this hearing. If you have letters or emails to bring to the County Commissioners, please get them in soon so they
have time to consider your request or
concern. The Fremont County Commissioners will be having a goal setting
workshop session. They hope their effort will be a good chance to show accountability for where they are going &
will define all County Employee’s
work & how their money will be spent.
The report will be available to the citizens of Fremont County when every
part of the workshop & report is complete.
Nicole of Habitat for Humanity was
present. She is their Executive Director.
Nicole said Habitat for Humanity are
currently making plans to build 2 more
homes in Fremont County for families
who qualify for the low income housing. Nicole also represents the Habitat
for Humanity Restore & encouraged all
present to let people who need the help
where to go. You can also donate
building supplies or shop repair items
for people who needs to get things at a
cheaper price. They have a lot of new
items coming into the Restore. For
more information, call Habitat for Humanity at 719-275-7781.
Stephanie Luck was at the breakfast &
said her business helps people concerned for their Health & Wellness.
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Roberta Newton, from the Interim board
of Penrose Park & Rec) gave a brief report & said there would be a meet &
greet session to meet the candidates for
the new Park board at the Senior Center
on January 24th from 2-4 pm. The Park
Board election will be held February 3,
2015 from 7 am until 7 pm. This is open
to the public & is a regular County
funded election.
Steve Shannon, Executive Director of the
Penrose Community/Senior Center,
talked about how they have been well,
although they don’t receive money or
supplies through UAACOG anymore.
They have continued to serve meals on
Tuesdays & Thursdays every month.
They hold rummage sales, pancake
breakfasts, silent auctions, & receive
private donations. Currently they have an
on-going Thrift-Shop open Tuesdays &
Thursdays from 10 am until 2 pm. The
Seniors hope to apply for grants to help
them with repairs, such as painting or
repairing the floor, etc. Their next pancake breakfast is January 24th. They will
also have a Valentine’s Dinner on February 14th from 5-7 pm. For information,
call 372-3872.
Tami Mundy ,of the Penrose Park, came
to the breakfast & announced the Penrose
Park will have a Family Movie night at
the Park Community building on 415 4th
Ave for $6. She will keep us posted on
the beginning date. If the Family Movie
night goes well, the Park plans to invest
in a projector as they can. Ask Tami
Mundy about their activities.
Anne Sterling, reporter for the Florence
Citizen, always lets us know what is new
around town.
Steve Shannon reminded people to pick
up a nomination form from the Wells
Fargo Bank lobby to vote for Citizen of
the Year.
Until next month,
Ione McGuire
Bill McGuire has resigned from the
Penrose Chamber of Commerce. He
has given many years to the community & the Chamber. We appreciate
you so much, Bill & hope you come
back when your health is better!
Penrose Chamber Communicator
The Penrose Chamber of Commerce
board would like to thank all of the businesses who donated gifts for our Banquet.
Estes-Cox, Inc.– 2 Quad copters
ABL Development– 1 Gal. Power cleaning supply
Cañon Marine– 2 Ram-Rod holders & a
Fire Ext.
KWIK Stop– 4 $25 gift cards, 3 Papa
Murphy Gift Cards
The Garden Wall– Beautiful Bouquet of
Flowers
Penrose Community Library– 3 calendars
Classic Leather Designs– Bling Cap,
Make-Up Bag, Wine Bottle Cap
(Cowboy)
Wells Fargo Bank– 4 Bank Frames, 2
Debit Card Protectors, 1 Backpack w/
Frisbee, Cup Holder, & Bank Frame
Coyote’s Coffee Den– 2 $25 gift certificates
E & R Enterprises-Amsoil Products– 2
Additives
Also, a big thanks to Barry McDonald
for agreeing to be our MC for the evening. Thanks so much to Tim, Barbara,
& all of their employees for doing an
outstanding job with the Banquet. Thank
you, Barbara, for all the special gifts you
provided for the evening. Thanks to everyone who attended the Banquet.
March 17, 2015
Penrose Community/Senior Center:
*White Elephant Bingo-2nd & 4th
Thursday 11 am (prior to lunch, until
further notice)
*St. Patrick’s Day dinner– Tuesday,
March 17th 5-7 pm (meal includes
Corned Beef, Cabbage, & Potatoes)
$8 each for generous serving
*Sunday Easter Brunch– April 5th 10
am-1 pm $6 each
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The Gateway to Fremont County
PENROSE SENIOR CENTER
March Menu
March 3
Sloppy Joes
Fried Potatoes
Veggie
March 5
Ham
Sweet Potatoes
Veggie
March 10
Meat Loaf
Mashed Potatoes
Gravy
Veggie
March 12
Bar-B-Q Chicken Sandwich
Pasta Salad
Veggie
March 17
Soft Tacos
Rice & Beans
March 19
Beef Stroganoff
Salad
Veggie
March 24
Chicken & Dumplings
Salad
Veggie
March 26
Pork Stew
Salad
National Library Week
Begins– April 12, 2015
Article Content: 2015 Summer Reading
Program at the Penrose Community Library
Title: Every Hero Has a Story
This summer, we will celebrate the many
heroes of our past, present and current
imaginations. The Penrose Community
Library’s book shelves are full of outstanding fiction and nonfiction books
about heroes of all kinds. From the
youngest child to the strongest, mightiest
crusader, each and every hero has his or
her own story to tell, and some of those
stories will be told this summer. Children will be encouraged to discover the
superheroes within themselves as they
attend the Penrose Community Library’s
Summer Reading Program during the
months of June and July. Among the
heroic guest that will visit the library are,
Penrose Volunteer Fire Department,
Florence Police K-9 Unit and Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo’s Animals with Superhero
Powers. A special entertainer, Wayne
and his life-sized ventriloquist dummy
Wingnut, will delight and thrill the children with his tall tales, funny voices and
comedy show entitled “Be Someone’s
Hero”. Kids will be encouraged to read
15 hours during the six week event and
turn in their Reading Log for a colorful
“Every Hero Has a Story” tee-shirt. Registration and details of this summer’s
heroic guests and events will be available
at the Penrose Community Library during the last week of May.
March 31
Baked Potato Bar w/Chili
Subject to Change
Milk available upon Request
Bread & Dessert available with all meals
Carry Out Available
April 5, 2015
Penrose Chamber Communicator
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THE PENROSE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFERS MANY THINGS
TO ITS MEMBERS, INCLUDING:
Welcome to our new members:
Penrose Auto Salvage
Florence Citizen
DeLoss Supply
Networking Opportunities
Visitor and Tourism Leads
Conference Facility
Free Membership Fax Service
Free Notary Services
Business Referrals
Representation in Florence and Canon City
Chambers
Representation in FEDC
Bi-Monthly Newsletter with Chamber Events
Advertising Opportunities
Free Web Listing
Grand Openings
Recognition in Several Categories of Business
Business of the Month
Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 8, 2015
New Visitor and Resident Packets
Special Events-*Monthly Breakfasts
*Annual Banquet
*Apple Day
*Apple Country Memories
Citizen of the Year
Business of the Year
Honored Guests of the Year
Apple Dumpling King and Queen
Senior King and Queen
Work with Penrose School's PTO
Annual Community Appreciation Day
March 20, 2015
Spring Begins
April 4th– 11th
PASSOVER
Next newsletter articles will be due
April 20th, 2015.
President Vice Pres. - Calvin Sunderman
Secretary - Misty Dawn Scoles
Treasurer - Steve Shannon
Exec. Dir. -
Reg. monthly meetings 2nd Wed. of the
month , 6:00 pm in Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room.
Chamber Communicator Editor, Misty
Dawn
Penrose Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 379
Penrose, CO 81240
PH 719-372-3994
Fax 719-372-3994