CROWD GATHERS TO HONOR SEN. PETE LEE

State Sen. Pete Lee (D-District 11) was celebrated with a gathering at the Manitou Art Center on Friday, Nov. 18. More than 100 people had RSVP’d, and few let the snow deter them. Gov. Jared Polis and Democratic U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet recorded videos expressing their appreciation that were shown during the event.

State Rep. Marc Snyder (D-District 18) speaks as the Lees listen.

Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt Lynn and Pete Lee listen to speeches during the gathering. Lynn Lee was lauded for her support of her husband’s career and her work in restorative justice.

Political activist Annie Schmitt talks with Pete Lee.

Please mark 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, on your calendar to join Ralph Routon, Pikes Peak Bulletin executive editor emeritus, Amy Gillentine, publisher, and Rhonda Van Pelt, editor. We’ll have delicious bites from the Bread Stork and Noice Foods, and warm beverages as we share holiday cheer in the second-floor conference room at the Manitou Art Center, 515 Manitou Ave.

Amy will explain what’s going on with the Bulletin’s parent company, Sixty35media. Ralph and Rhonda will present opportunities for the community to support Manitou’s hometown newspaper as we move forward into 2023 and our owner, John Weiss, retires.

We hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Cathy Reilly, creilly@ Sixty35media.org (with PPB in the subject line) or 719-329-5229.

SUNDAY $5 Mimosas $8 Bloody Mary's MONDAY $5 Select Draft Pints

w/ appetizer purchase WEDNESDAY BOGO House Wine w/ any food purchase