Submitted by Don Koveleski
The Exchange Club of Falcon was honored to present the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2025 award to Deputy Andrew Laderman of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office on March 30. Deputy Laderman’s parents, family and fellow officers were there to see him receive the plaque.
As part of the ceremony, Don Koveleski read a letter from the EPSO indicating why he was selected as their Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Here are some excerpts from the letter. “He consistently demonstrated the ability to effectively balance reactive calls for service with proactive traffic enforcement, placing him among the top performers in key Patrol Division performance metrics.” … “The quality of his work is consistently thorough and accurate, reflecting a strong work ethic and commitment to service.” This letter reflected why Deputy Laderman was selected for LE Officer of the Year 2025. He is a deputy assigned to Falcon.
Our club is honored to present an officer in our community with such an award. Thanks to Deputy Laderman and the rest of the deputies/detectives of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. We look forward to having them be permanently assigned to Falcon in the new building that is currently being built on Stapleton Road, near the Falcon Fire station.
Deputy Andrew Laderman right) received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year 2025 award from Don Koveleski, president of the Exchange Club of Falcon.
Upcoming events: public is welcome to attend
May 13 – We are having our monthly meeting at IHOP on Stetson Hills Boulevard. Our members and guests are welcome to have dinner at 5:30 p.m. and our meeting begins at 6:30. At the opening of our meeting, we are announcing our two scholarship award winners who are from Falcon High School. These two individuals will be awarded plaques and monetary scholarships for college.
May 16 – Quarterly Highway cleanup on a 2-mile stretch of Falcon Highway. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Falcon Highway and E Blaney Road. We will provide limited instructions, vests and bags for anyone interested in joining us. It shouldn’t take more than two hours with a group of us.
June 12 – Our major fundraiser, which is the 17th Annual Robert “Bob” Miller Charity Golf Tournament, will be held June 12 at the Antler Creek Golf Course. We are still accepting golfers (individuals or team) and sponsorships. All funds received go to support our local activities, which include Child Abuse Prevention, Americanism, Youth Projects and Community Support Activities. For more information: Contact Andy Conder at 719-337-6990 or Harry Ludwig at 970-553-0075.
July 26 – Annual Eastern Plains Senior Resource Expo. This will be held again at Bennett Ranch Elementary School, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free event for seniors and caregivers to find out what is available from agencies for the elderly in our community. More information will be coming soon.
