2025:The Karman Line Annexation got final approval from Colorado Springs City Council on Tuesday That’s despite impassioned pleas to vote no from Arkansas River Valley farmers and others over concerns about water The developer has proposed constructing about 6,500 new homes on the 1,900 acre parcel near Schriever Space Force Base Councillors Dave Donelson and Nancy Henjum were the only two votes against the annexation Council member Mike O’Malley said this so-called flagpole proposal meets the criteria for annexation as defined by city planning staff But he still had concerns.“I really don't think this is a logical extension of the city of Colorado Springs,” he said “I think logical expansion is more like an oak tree Councilor Nancy Henjum added that she felt intentions behind the proposal are good — things like offering more housing for active-duty military members — it isn’t the right timing for this annexation, at least in part because of the current effort to revise the city’s annexation plan known as AnnexCOS.  Henjum and Councilor Dave Donelson voted against the entire proposed annexation while O’Malley voted against one part of it saying he wanted better plans in place for emergency services as a condition of approval If the annexation receives final approval from council later this month it could eventually result in about 6,500 new homes near Schriever Air Force Base.  former Broncos player and Air Force Academy graduate Ben Garland said people who work at the base face long commutes and limited housing options.  “It's about giving military families and civilians the opportunity to spend more time with their families invest in their local community and build the connections that strengthen both moral and mission readiness.” Most of the people on hand were there to speak against the project They told council they had issues with how the project might affect the environment emergency services and other concerns.  Southern Colorado is changing a lot these days Sign up for the KRCC Weekly Digest here and get the stories that matter to Southern Colorado Colorado Postcards are snapshots of our colorful state in sound. They give brief insights into our people and places, our flora and fauna, and our past and present, from every corner of Colorado. Listen now. Contact KRCCFCC Applications & FilesFacebookInstagramNews That Matters © 2025 Colorado Public Radio. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Celebrating from Peterson Space Force Base we dive into an in-depth discussion with a panel of senior USSPACECOM leaders Chief of Staff; and Air Commodore Whiteley the Deputy J5 to learn more about the progress the Command has made CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Selling a home quickly without the burden of repairs or showings can feel impossible in a traditional market. Joe Schriever of House2Home Investing has been featured in HelloCheektowaga Magazine where he offers insights into why more homeowners in the Buffalo area are choosing to sell their homes for cash—fast What are the real advantages of working with a house-for-cash-fast expert instead of going through the standard listing process Schriever explains how cash buyers remove the usual stressors like inspections Homeowners dealing with time-sensitive situations such as foreclosure or job relocation are finding this approach to be a practical solution With closings completed in as little as one to two weeks and no commissions or staging required selling to a cash buyer can be both efficient and financially sound About HelloNationHelloNation is a premier media platform that connects readers with trusted professionals and businesses across various industries Through its innovative “edvertising” approach—blending educational content with promotional storytelling—HelloNation delivers expert-driven articles that inform Covering topics from home improvement and health to business strategy and lifestyle HelloNation highlights leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities Staff Writerinfo@hellonation.comwww.hellonation.com This work, Peterson & Schriever SFB Chaplain Corp receive two Liberty Tree plaques in honor of religious freedom, by SrA Cody Friend, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at his home in Brandywine Bay in Morehead City to the late Milton Schriever and Lillian Hopman He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Navy showing exceptional courage during his service in the Vietnam War Garry found fulfillment in his career dedicating 35 years of hard work with Con Edison Electric in New York before ultimately retiring.  Garry moved to North Carolina where he dedicated himself to community activities through his involvement with the local VFW and Moose Lodge His leisure time often revolved around watching hockey and football games and he cherished every moment spent with loved ones His memory will be treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing him Garry will be sorely missed by his devoted wife NY and Robert Nestasia (Jeanine) of Wilmington Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Home / Sports / Iowa Hawkeyes Sports / Hawkeye Wrestling Schriever has made 5 starts at 141 for Iowa this season The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread But the three-time state champion from Mason City pointed an interesting fact about his hometown it's closer from where I grew up to Minneapolis than it is to here (Iowa City),” Schriever said “I went to a couple of duals there after I committed.” Schriever is listed in the probable lineup for No 6 Minnesota Friday night at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis Schriever could be in line for his fourth straight start for the Hawkeyes Schriever recalled trips to watch Iowa duals at Minnesota including one in 2019 accompanied by future teammate and Minnesota native Patrick Kennedy They saw former Hawkeye Kaleb Young wow fans with an explosive throw with 10 seconds left to beat Steve Bleise so the Iowa-Minnesota rivalry has always been interesting to me because I've been a diehard Hawk fan,” Schriever said I can't wait to get out there and go.” Schriever’s only experience competing at Minnesota was an extra match during the 2020-21 Covid impacted season He could see his first official Border Brawl bout in Minneapolis “This one is for real this time,” Schriever said “so I'm really excited to do that and be a part of that rivalry.” Schriever (4-7) is listed at 133 but has shared time at 141 while Schriever’s high school teammate Schriever has wrestled in five duals this season looking to add his sixth Friday against No “We have all options on the table,” Iowa Coach Tom Brands said “We like all of our guys there.” Schriever has another chance to improve his stock as Iowa’s top 141 choice “It's kind of the same every match for me,” Schriever said “It's more focusing on where I where I need to be and taking advantage of that Schriever has battled injury and faced adversity at times in his career He noted that no one is immune of hardship The key is the reaction and he has handled everything directly posting 37 career wins and vying for a postseason spot “There's adversity for everybody,” Schriever said I’ve been injured a few times and whatnot I don’t even necessarily look at it that way It was how I was brought up through Sebolt Wrestling Academy and all that Iowa’s probable lineup does include Nelson Brands with Kennedy at 174 NCAA finalists Drake Ayala and Jacori Teemer are listed at 133 and 157 Gabe Arnold is the lone Hawkeye listed at 184 “We have a lot of options,” Brands said And sometimes things are in your control and sometimes things are out of your control we got to take advantage of the things that are in our control when that happens.” 4 Ohio State and are an intriguing matchup Minnesota is powered by Olympic gold medalist two-time Hodge Trophy winner and top-ranked heavyweight Gable Steveson 8 197-pounder Isaiah Salazar and Tommy Askey Brands said the Hawkeyes have to score points by the “bushelful” throughout all three periods wrestle with some pizzazz and keep building “It's crunch time now,” said Iowa’s No If there's any time to be doing our best wrestling Prep Sports & Hawkeye Wrestling Reporter. Get the Sports Newsletter The Gazette has been informing Iowans with in-depth local news coverage and insightful analysis for over 140 years independent journalism with a subscription today © 2025 The Gazette | All Rights Reserved The El Paso County Sheriff's Office tells News5 that the Meridian Fire is 100% contained Multiple crews from across the county are responding to the Meridian Fire burning east of Peterson Space Force Base Franceville Road has now re-opened to traffic The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says that Franceville Road is closed from Hwy 94 South until further notice Crews are working to manage fare-ups in the area The Ellicott Fire Department has reported that the fire is now 80% contained and approximately 2,515 acres have been burned the cause of the fire is being labeled as accidental The El Paso County Sheriff's Office reports that pre-evacuations and evacuations for the Meridian Fire have been lifted Law enforcement and fire resources will remain on the scene throughout Thursday evening and into Friday morning Both the American Red Cross and animal shelters are now closed the Meridian Fire is more than 2,500 acres in size and is 70% contained The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) has announced that almost all of the mandatory evacuations are now voluntary evacuations The mandatory evacuations of Blaney Road south of Hwy 94 and Francis Coalmine Road are still in place A Red Cross Evacuation Center will open at 6:30 p.m at Patriot High School for anyone who has been evacuated An animal evacuation center is located at the El Paso County Fairgrounds at 366 10th St Evacuation orders have been issued for Gusty Bluffs Point and Meridian Road north to Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine and to the East border of Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott due to a wildland fire near Gusty Bluffs Point and South Meridian Road More evacuations have been issued for Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine Road north to Davis Road and east to the eastern border of Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott due to the fire According to the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says three out buildings have been destroyed in the fire the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed Highway 94 between Marksheffel Road and Blaney Road Smoke is visible in the area of Meridian Road and Drennan Road and can be seen across the county The size of the fire and its cause are unknown at this time Peterson Space Force Base has sent additional firefighters to assist CSFD in fighting this fire News5 has a crew at the scene and is working to learn more Custer, El Paso, Fremont, and Teller Counties use Everbridge to reach community members during an emergency. To sign up in El Paso and Teller Counties, click here The 911 authority says that a new partnership with the ReachWell app will allow Peak Alerts to integrate seamlessly and allow for 130 different language translations Reachwell does not require users to make an additional account or personal information to receive the alerts Once you have downloaded the ReachWell app follow these steps to get Peak Alerts through the App: Download the ReachWell App wherever you download apps or visit rwell.us/ElPasoCO and accept push notifications Editors Note: The headline of this article initially stated Evacuation orders were issued for the Meridian Fire burning east of Schriever Space Force Base Thursday the fire is east of Peterson Space Force Base and West of Schriever it's worth noting that service members who retire and then teach at the Academy are considered civilian instructors Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5 Report a typo Space ForceTroops operate the Space Based Infrared System satellite constellation from Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado The system enables service members to report ballistic missiles and space launches intelligence agencies and other government officials.Colorado’s political leaders are applauding the U.S Air Force’s decision to have Schriever Space Base serve as the home of Space Delta 15 The news comes as concerns mount that the incoming Trump administration may try and move Space Command Headquarters to Alabama Space Force’s command and control organization which focuses on protecting and defending space through integrated Space Battle Management Its work also involves intelligence and cyber capabilities Michael Bennet said expanding operational capability in Colorado is essential to national security There are currently about 35,000 workers in the space ecosystem in Colorado ranging from NASA and private industry employees to members of Space Command and U.S The Delta 15 mission was already operating from Colorado Springs prior to the Air Force’s latest decision.  “Delta 15 must continue its mission at Schriever Space Force Base to preserve our military readiness and protect our superiority in space from Russia and China's growing hostility,” Bennet who serves on the Senate Intelligence committee John Hickenlooper said the decision made sense “Colorado is the epicenter of our national security operations in space We’re proud of the thriving space ecosystem that makes this leadership possible including the fully operational Space Command,” he said in a statement who serves on the House Armed Service committee was pleased the Air Force kept DEL 15 in his district “Colorado will continue to play a vital role in securing our nation's space operations and national security,” the district’s retiring representative said in a statement “Delta 15 is one of two Deltas that provide command and control capabilities to Space Forces Having Schriever Space Force Base as the preferred location will enable Delta 15 to directly integrate and support the National Space Defense Center (NSDC) A strong NSDC is critical because space situational awareness is more important now than ever." Related: Alabama congressman expects Trump to restart Space Command move to Huntsville Most of the rest of Colorado’s congressional delegation Jared Polis applauded the move and said he is looking forward “to becoming Delta 15’s permanent home on top of Space Command and many other critical installations that ensure our nation’s safety.” Colorado lawmakers have pushed back on the idea that the command will move to Alabama Colorado Springs’ new Rep.-elect Jeff Crank said he will work with the delegation to keep the command at Petersen Space Force Base Trump made the decision to send Space Command headquarters to Alabama in January 2021, during his last week in office. He reportedly overruled his military advisors who recommended the command stay in Colorado The move was viewed by many as rewarding Alabama for backing him in 2020 Trump has lost Colorado in all three of his presidential runs You want to know what is really going on these days We can help you keep up.  The Lookout is a free daily email newsletter with news and happenings from all over Colorado Sign up here and we will see you in the morning The Indo-Pacific region encompasses over half the world’s population and Taiwan are all key players in the region—and the world But destabilizing behavior by China and North Korea threaten a free and open Indo-Pacific Space Forces Indo-Pacific was established two years ago to ensure commanders in the region have access to the space capabilities they need its job is to ensure space capabilities and effects are integrated into joint and combined military operations with allies and partners Central to the fight for space superiority is the need to preserve access to critical space services such as communications and positioning These foundational capabilities enable all military operations and are essential to our nation’s nuclear deterrence The Mitchell Institute is thrilled to welcome to the Schriever Spacepower Series Mr the Program Executive Officer responsible for military communications and PNT DeLaPena has a long history of excellence in acquisition and the delivery of unmatched space systems He shared deep insight on status and plans of his $22 billion communication and PNT portfolio and perspectives on the evolving space acquisition landscape Fillmore County Journal "Where Fillmore County News Comes First" November 18, 2024 by Leave a Comment was released to his Lord and Savior Thursday to Floyd and Carol (Mouw) Schriever at the Zumbrota Hospital in Zumbrota He attended school and graduated from Harmony High School with the Class of 1971 He continued his education at Albert Lea Technical College where he received a degree in air conditioning and refrigeration He began working for Lang’s Dairy Equipment following graduation They were married at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Canton following the birth of his first son Jamie Larenda and Jamie moved to the Mouw Schriever farm in rural Harmony Brit’s love for farm life developed at a very young age He found great joy in the opportunity to raise his two sons The boys grew up being by his side sharing with them the love and life style of farming Brit truly dedicated his life to both family and farming he had time to pursue his dream of driving a school bus Between chores and farm work he drove school bus for Mark Scheevel (now known as Harmony Transit) He looked forward to driving the children to and from school safely each day (He also enjoyed having coffee with his co-workers.) Brit was a member of Root River Church of the Brethren in rural Preston Brit loved spending time with his grandchildren He enjoyed showing the next generation the hard work and enjoyment of farm life He spent many wonderful years farming with Paul Oldest son Jamie also continues farming on a different level “windfarming.” Brit was very proud of Jamie’s work and enjoyed hearing about all the different locations he was working and living He also looked forward to spending time with Jamie and Gracie when they would come home to Harmony and visit He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Carol Schriever brother Bruce Schriever and a brother in-law He will be greatly missed by those who loved him most; his wife of 49 years Larenda; sons Jamie (Gracie Hamblen) Schriever and Paul (Nicki) Schriever; grandchildren Sidney Landon and Brennah; siblings Rita (Mark) Ostien Krystal (Lowell) Drinkall and a sister-in-law at Schmelzer (formerly known as Lindstrom) Funeral Home in Harmony and again an hour prior to services at the church on Monday morning Burial took place at Big Spring Cemetery in rural Harmony Schmelzer Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2025 · Website Design and Hosting by SMG Web Design of Preston, MN. The future home of the United States Space Command remains uncertain – as there is growing speculation that the HQ could still move to Huntsville, AL. However, the Department of the Air Force announced this month that it had selected Schriever Space Force Base (SFB) to be the preferred and final location to host Space Delta 15 – one of the two command and control deltas under U.S Space Force’s command and control organization and is the servicing delta for the National Space Defense Center at Schriever SFB oversees the Combined Space Operations Center located at Vandenberg SFB and other Colorado lawmakers were quick to praise the decision to see DEL 15 based in the Centennial State “Colorado is the epicenter of our national security operations in space We’re proud of the thriving space ecosystem that makes this leadership possible including the fully operational Space Command,” said Sen “Locating Space Force Delta 15 — which leads command and control for U.S Space Command — in Colorado Springs makes all the sense in the world.” Though Lamborn is retiring at the end of this session he serves on the House Armed Service Committee and was pleased to see DEL 15 in his district “Colorado will continue to play a vital role in securing our nation’s space operations and national security,” Lamborn said via a statement “Having Schriever Space Force Base as the preferred location will enable Delta 15 to directly integrate and support the National Space Defense Center (NSDC) A strong NSDC is critical because space situational awareness is more important now than ever.” was formed by combining the Combined Forces Space Component Command and the Joint Task Force—Space Defense and assesses global space operations in order to deliver relevant space effects in The DAF explained that the decision to base DEL 15 at Schriever came as the delta reached initial operational capability (IOC) while the department anticipates final operational capability by summer 2027 It was also made after Schriever SFB conducted a site survey assessing its ability to facilitate the mission and infrastructure capacity while accounting for community support Delta 15 will consist of “250 manpower authorizations,” meaning that number of Space Force Guardians That is a marked increase from the approximately 30 to 40 personnel it had when it was formed a year ago The DEL 15 mission will include protecting and defending the space of operations. It will house the command and control, intelligence and reconnaissance “Delta 15 must continue its mission at Schriever Space Force Base to preserve our military readiness and protect our superiority in space from Russia and China’s growing hostility,” said Senator Michael Bennet (KRDO) - The corner of Drennan Road and Curtis Road could be transformed into a busy street if Colorado Springs City Council annexes an area of land about 2,000 acres and allows it to be developed into a 6,500-residence neighborhood those who live near the land tell KRDO13 Investigates they're worried it would disrupt their way of life Above is a rough map of the proposed annexation from a Colorado Springs Planning Commission report Right now there's not much besides snow and grass in the area where the O'Neil Group wants to develop but around the area are some county residents who don't want the new development moving in quiet way of life," Sara Shipley who lives near the proposed annexation "And we feel like we would lose a lot of that [if the land is developed]." KRDO13 Investigates also spoke with the developers vying for the annexation Chief Strategy Officer at the O'Neil Group Andy Merritt said the development would be a boom for those working in the Space Force "We see this project as being able to serve both the broader community and hopefully serve the needs of the men and women that are stationed at both Petersen and Schriever [space force bases]," said Merritt Colorado Springs City Council has not yet voted on the annexation or development The next step in the process is Wednesday at 9 a.m when the City Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at the Regional Development Center at 2880 International Circle Michael Logerwell is a weekend anchor and member of the KRDO13 Investigates team. Learn more about him here. KRDO NewsChannel 13 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KRDO Jobs | FCC Applications | KRDO FCC Public File | KRDO FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Contest Rules Jessie fought a 30-year battle with a seizure disorder – the last two years with severe complications She was a graduate of Starlight School in New Philadelphia Jessie later stayed at home with Kim and Jane or “Mom and Dad,” who are very grateful to everyone at Starlight for all of their hard work and wonderful care over the years Two of Jessie’s favorite pastimes were playing Lite-Brite and listening to music from the 80’s – especially Guns N’ Roses and Cinderella and loved fast food and Dad’s cooking on the grill – everything he cooked was “good chicken.” Jessie was truly one of God’s “special children.” She was very fond of the cows and enjoyed her collection of stuffed panda bears and figurines She was preceded in death by her grandparents Pat and Snits Fazenbaker and Irma and Carl Schriever Sr Mom and Dad give heartfelt thanks to the Interim Staff and Palliative Care Team of Community Hospice Jessie’s many physicians and Dusini Drug for all of their wonderful care Donations in Jessie’s memory may be made to Community Hospice Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text (KRDO) - Officials with Schriever Space Force Base said the base was not under threat from the Meridian Fire which as of this writing is still burning not far away While the El Paso County Sheriff's Office had the area under evacuation orders officials with Schriever said "Base residents have been notified that evacuation is not required." Shortly after 6 p.m., the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said that most of the mandatory evacuations had been reduced to voluntary evacuations the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) encouraged residents to listen to their gut if they felt they were in an unsafe location regardless of if they were in an evacuation zone Schriever Space Force Base said non-essential personnel had been released from the base They also said they sent their own firefighters and fire truck to help put out the fire "Space Base Delta 1 officials are closely monitoring the grass fire burning west of Schriever Space Force Base to ensure personnel safety as well as mission continuity," they said in a release This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page (KRDO) - Schriever Space Force Base has been picked as the final location for Space Delta 15 Space Delta 15 is one of five service components reporting directly to U.S officials believe it will employ roughly 250 staff “Space Command expanding its operational capacity in Colorado is essential to U.S “Delta 15 must continue its mission at Schriever Space Force Base to preserve our military readiness and protect our superiority in space from Russia and China's growing hostility I’m glad to see the continued investment in Colorado’s defense infrastructure which has supported Space Command since it was reestablished in 2019.” The Department of the Air Force expects the location will be fully operational by 2027 Space Force continues to evolve not only its operations but also its personnel management strategies First-of-a-kind legislation has all eyes on the Space Force as it merges part-time and Active-duty military members the Space Force is on the cutting edge of multiple personnel initiatives the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital walks us through the challenges and opportunities in the people realm of standing up a new military branch Photo Credit: FreePik The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies invites you to enjoy our Schriever Spacepower Series with Lt Gen DeAnna Burt Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations Lt Gen Burt discussed the state of space operations and initiatives to assure continued access to and use of the space domain in the face of increasing kinetic Explorer Chair of the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Spacepower Advantage Center of Excellence (MI-SPACE) Image by Freepik COLORADO SPRINGS — Peterson and Schriever are ramping up requirements to get on base after the explosion in Las Vegas and the terrorist attack in New Orleans along with security checks at the base's gate But Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases are implementing new access security measures and now the Trusted Traveler program is suspended until further notice restricting military members who are not assigned to those bases from accessing them without approval Representatives at Peterson and Schriever say this is being done following the attack in New Orleans and the Las Vegas explosion Investigators say one was executed by an Army veteran the other an active-duty Army master sergeant How will the changes impact those who need to access the base Peterson Space Force Base released a statement about its changes Hours after the two bases announced new security measures Air Force Academy sent a release saying they will also temporarily adjust access starting Saturday stating anyone wanting to visit their installation must obtain a base pass We will continue to follow this story and update the article as we learn more UPDATE: Just after 9 p.m. Thursday night, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office said that the evacuation and pre-evacuation orders for the Meridian Fire will be formally lifted at 9:30 p.m The Highway 94 closure will also end at 9:30 p.m The sheriff's office said residents should expect smoke and some flame in hot spot areas throughout the evening According to the latest report from the sheriff's office the fire is estimated at 2,500 acres and is 70 percent contained Structure damage was contained to three outbuildings earlier in the evening Law enforcement and fire personnel will stay on scene into the morning and all shelters will close once evacuations are lifted ______________________________________________ (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) and other agencies responded to a grass fire east of the Colorado Springs Airport CSFD says they are calling it the Meridian Fire CSFD also worked another fire on Thursday afternoon near Garden of the Gods which officials said was under control within a few hours As for the Meridian Fire, KRDO13 will have live updates throughout the evening. You can livestream those by clicking here You can watch our coverage from earlier this afternoon here: Evacuation orders were in place for Gusty Bluffs Point and Meridian Road North to Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine Road North and to the east border of Schriever Space Force Base in Ellicott Everyone in the area was ordered to evacuate immediately the sheriff's office said all mandatory evacuations were reduced to voluntary evacuations except for Blaney Road south of Highway 94 which includes Hammer RAnch road and Francis Coalmine Road According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) Highway 94 was closed in both directions just after 3 p.m There was also an evacuation order for Highway 94 and Franceville Coal Mine Road North to Davis Road and east to the eastern border of Schriever Space Force Base due to a wildland fire near Gusty Bluffs Point and South Meridian Road CSFD says they have about nine different agencies working on the fire CSFD says the fire is heading in the direction of Schriever Air Force Base they don't have a number of how many people have been evacuated though they do say there are structures that are in danger The El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) says the Red Cross has set up at Patriot High School for those impacted by the Meridian Fire and supplies are available there at the evacuation center Emily is a Reporter for KRDO. 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Charles Rivezzo, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright 2022Schriever makes power moveDirector of Idaho Fish and Game takes position with Northwest Power CouncilEric Barker for the Daily NewsEd SchrieverCourtesy photoEd Schriever the soon-to-be retired director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game Brad Little announced he is appointing Schriever to represent Idaho on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council who is retiring after 15 years on the council The body was established by the Northwest Power Act of 1980 The law tasked the council with authoring a regional plan for a reliable and affordable supply of electrical power and to ensure that fish and wildlife in the Columbia River basin are not unduly harmed by the federal dams that produce much of the region’s electricity Idaho and Montana appoint two members each to the council Its members write the regional power plan every five years and on an annual basis they review requests from state fish and wildlife agencies as well as Columbia River Indian Tribes to fund various programs and measures designed to help fish and wildlife harmed by the hydrosystem The council advises the Bonneville Power Administration on which of those programs should receive funding The money comes from BPA ratepayers in the region and much of it is ultimately aimed at the recovery of Snake and Columbia River salmon and steelhead Shriever spent the entirety of his 39-year career with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and spent several years in Lewiston where he was a fisheries biologist and regional fisheries manager He became director of the agency in 2019 and will retire in February “I am very humbled that Governor Little has asked me to continue my public service by serving Idaho on the Northwest Power and Conservation Council This is an important and interesting position that influences decisions important to Idaho,” Shriever said in a news release Schriever will join fellow Idaho representative Jeffery Allen on the council Yost was appointed to the council in 2007 after serving Idaho Govs Dirk Kempthorn and Butch Otter as a senior natural resource policy adviser “I want to thank Jim for his service to the State of Idaho and our natural resources sector for more than 50 years,” Little said in a news release I am also confident in Ed’s ability to represent Idaho on the council and I am thankful to him for his service at Idaho Fish and Game.” Jeffery Allen is Idaho’s other member of council Barker may be contacted at ebarker@lmtribune.com or at (208) 848-2273 We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money (Schilling) Schriever created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Schriever will continue to serve until February Idaho Fish and Game Director Ed Schriever recently announced his retirement effective in February after spending his entire 39-year career in wildlife management with the department and rising through the fisheries ranks into leadership at headquarters Schriever was hired as director in January 2019 Clearwater Region Commissioner Don Ebert of Weippe said he’s known Schriever since the early 2000s when Schriever was a regional fisheries manager Ebert commended him for providing commissioners with the information they needed to make informed decisions “The thing that stands out about Ed is he expects so much of himself I don’t think the Commission could have asked more from Ed than he asked of himself “We’re very satisfied with his performance and appreciate the job he has done He’s leaving when things are relatively stable and I think it’s admirable to leave under those conditions.” and whoever replaces him has some big shoes to fill.” Schriever described the commissioners as people with “clear minds and a respect for science-based wildlife management.” “I appreciate the partnership I’ve had with the Commission,” he said “I will leave the department and its resources in good standing.” he oversaw a major shift in nonresident deer and elk hunting by limiting the number of nonresidents in each elk zone and deer hunting units in an effort to reduce congestion in popular hunting areas He also oversaw a major expansion of hunter access which included lease agreements with major timber companies who own hundreds of thousands of acres of land and continue to allow public hunting and fishing He also helped create a long-term lease agreement with the Idaho Department of Lands to ensure continued recreation on nearly all state endowment lands Fish and Game further improved hunting access to wilderness areas by enhancing airstrips on department-owned property within the wilderness and it has aggressively worked to expand and improve public fishing access sites throughout the state Schriever’s time as director was interwoven with wolf management including overseeing the creation of an innovative method to estimate wolf populations using game cameras The Commission also expanded wolf hunting and trapping opportunities to reduce the population in an attempt to reduce conflicts between wolves Schriever noted that although Idaho’s wolf population has been stable wolf harvest in high conflict areas has increased and there’s been a steady downward trend in livestock depredations during his tenure Schriever effectively worked with the agriculture industry to reduce crop depredation from deer while maintaining deer and elk hunting opportunity Schriever said the agency will continue to strive to meet the expectations of hunters and anglers while protecting and preserving Idaho’s wildlife “Even with all the changes happening in Idaho it is still one of the best places with the best wildlife resources in the country,” he said “People want a lot out of their wildlife,” Schriever added “The biggest challenge going forward will be balancing Idaho’s growth and the increasing appetite for all types of outdoor recreation with the finite wildlife resources It will be harder to balance competing interests of population growth traditional hunting and fishing and other outdoor recreation.” Schriever started his full-time career with Fish and Game in 1984 shortly after receiving a bachelor’s degree in fisheries science from Oregon State University His Fish and Game career started as a fish culturist at the Grace Hatchery before moving through the hatchery ranks at Oxbow and Cabinet Gorge He was promoted to a regional fisheries biologist in the Clearwater Region in 1989 before rising to regional fisheries manager there in 2001 Schriever was then promoted in 2008 to fisheries bureau chief at the Boise Headquarters then to deputy director in 2015 prior to being hired as director The Commission will soon begin the process of hiring another director Buy Licenses Hunt Planner Hunter Ed Fishing Planner IFWF Hunt Report Report Wildlife Crime Volunteer! 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