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The wandering arts

Enterprise zone offers state tax credits for businesses By Bob Stephens

From the aging City Auditorium to the yet-toopen Ent Center for the Arts, infrastructure for the arts in the city is as varied as the shows that take place within. But is it enough?

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John Hazlehurst on city plans........3 YP: Lisenbee (left)...........................8 Consolidating services....................9 Tax laws, Part III............................10 Art, By the Numbers.....................12 On the Horizon...............................15 Amy Sweet column...................... 25

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ebbie Balch wanted to expand her home-based marketing research and consulting business but finding the proper office building was a concern. That’s when a discussion with her accountant made the decision an easy one. Turns out the building Balch and her husband, Jeff, were looking at was part of the Enterprise Zone Program, an area designated by El Paso County to encourage business growth by offering tax credits. Enterprise zones, which are part of a state program, are spread throughout the county. “We needed a building and this one was affordable but we still weren’t sure,” Jeff Balch said. “When our accountant told us it was in an enterprise zone, we didn’t know what that was but it made the deal sweet. We were deciding whether to do this project and when we learned about the enterprise zone, that was the tipping point. We jumped on it right away.” So Debbie Balch’s company — she’s the CEO and founder of market research firm Elevated Insights — found a new home in late 2015 at 525 N. Tejon St. The building had been vacant for more than two years — since Eye Associates of Colorado Springs moved on in 2013 — thus qualifying Balch’s business for a hefty tax credit. “If you find a building that’s been vacant for two years in an enterprise zone and make improvements, you qualify for a 25 percent credit with the state, up to $50,000 if you spend $200,000,” said El Paso County Economic Development Division Manager DeAnne McCann. Elevated Insights Chief Financial Officer Jeff Balch said the company spent about $400,000 remodeling the building, and qualified for the maximum $50,000 credit. Elevated Insights also got a 3 percent tax credit for its investment in new office equipment, and $1,100 credit for each new job created. “We have 18 employees and added 11 of those since we’ve been in this building,” Jeff Balch said. Since Elevated Insights didn’t post a profit in 2016, the credits were pushed forward to a subsequent tax year. “Enterprise zone rules allow a business to push those tax credits forward,” McCann said. “Each one has a different carry-forward period, some as little as five years and some as much as 12, so it can be really helpful for a startup business as they grow, or for an established business.” Any business in an enterprise zone can qualify for a variety of tax credits — for investment, job training, new employees, employer-sponsored health care, research and development and vacant commercial building rehabilitation. “Debbie had to train our new employees but we didn’t take advantage of that job training credit,” Jeff Balch said. “That’s a [12] percent credit, so I wish we had.”

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n a few weeks, voters in Colorado Springs will be asked to decide on two major issues that will set the course for the city’s future. One will ask voters to permit the city to collect a stormwater drainage fee that would allow us to not only develop a comprehensive drainage program, but also free up general fund money for police, fire and other basic city needs. The second will ask voters for a mill levy override for the city’s largest school district, Colorado Springs School District 11. The money would be used to renovate the district’s aging buildings and bring their learning technology up to 21st-century standards. Both are asking for more money; both are vital to the city’s economic development and future prosperity. Thanks to legal action by Pueblo County, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Environmental Protection Agency, Colorado Springs must address stormwater infrastructure and comply with federal regulations, and it must meet the promises it made when developing the Southern Delivery System with our neighbors downstream in Pueblo. In order to make sure we could complete SDS, we’ve agreed to spend the same amount of money on stormwater that we would have collected from the now-defunct stormwater fee — about $17 million a year over the next 20 years.

Since the city discontinued the stormwater fee in 2009, that money has to come from the general fund, affecting police and fire services on which residents rely. Mayor John Suthers says most cities the size of Colorado Springs have far more police and firefighters — and as he points out, the lack of additional officers to meet the growing city’s demands equates to longer response times. A growing city also demands a first-class K-12 education system to prepare the next generation. That’s why the mill levy override for District 11 is vital. Many schools haven’t had a facelift since the 1960s, and are ill-equipped to prepare students for a new technological age. It’s the second time D-11 officials have sent a mill levy override for the ballot — a similar measure failed in 2016. It must not fail this time. To vote against additional funding is to vote against the future workforce and the city’s economic development. If we expect high-tech companies to move here and create high-paying jobs, we should expect to invest in the local workforce. For people without kids in D-11, a vote against the mill levy override is a vote against your own self-interest. Better jobs with higher pay mean more disposable income, more money from sales tax to fund infrastructure repairs and city services and to provide for a robust, thriving city. Both the stormwater fee and the mill levy override would help solve problems left for far too long by city leaders who haven't wanted to ask tax-phobic voters for additional funds. Local leaders should be commended for their efforts to improve the city and their direct approach to the problems of infrastructure and education — and for asking residents of Colorado Springs to shoulder the burden of providing for the future. Both initiatives would create a solid footing for Colorado Springs for decades. How can you say no to that? CSBJ n

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OPINION: HAZLEHURST

City philosophers seek to understand reality

orting through boxes of junk in the basement, I came across a copy of the May 4, 2000, issue of the Colorado Springs Independent. Here’s a strangely topical excerpt from my 17-year-old column. “If you want to know how government works, in its innocent, conniving way, go take a look at the city’s new Comprehensive Plan. HAZLEHURST This document, which will replace our old, tired, outdated and presumably thoroughly unfashionable Comprehensive Plan, is supposed to make everything all better in our fair city. As if by magic, traffic will be calmed, historic buildings preserved, sprawl mitigated, developers reined in and government made efficient." The plan is supposed to be a framework embodying, to a surprising degree of granularity, the city’s policy guidelines, principles and goals. As a document, it has a curious similarity to the works of 18th century thinkers like Descartes or Rousseau. True to the spirit of the Enlightenment, our city philosophers seek to understand the nature of reality, the structure of human societies, the operation of natural law and the underlying principle of human interactions. In 2017, it’s déjà vu all over again. The planners, city councilors and power players of 2000 are mostly retired or dead, but the plan lives on. Today’s middle-aged activists, developers, planners and politicians are busy birthing its successor. The plan may appear to change things, but the rules of the game are the same. The first rule: There has to be a plan. If we don’t have a plan, how can we write ordinances, regulate devel-

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opment, construct capital improvements, levy fees, authorize special improvement districts, get handouts from state and federal governments and prevent the city from descending into unruly chaos? The second rule: The plan’s unforeseen and unanticipated consequences will be much more significant and lasting than those intended and anticipated. Let’s look at southwest downtown, where Council just authorized master developer Nor’Wood to issue up to $320 million in long-term debt supported by special district property tax levies. If the deal works out, the boarded-up buildings in the area will be replaced by gleaming new bike- and pedestrian-friendly development, featuring high-rise apartment and office buildings, multiple retailers and restaurateurs, all anchored by the Olympic Museum. Sounds great, but the once-vibrant commercial district has been pretty much deserted and abandoned for 30 years. Why so long? It’s easy to blame Nor’Wood and the Jenkins family, who worked slowly and patiently to assemble the ground, and are finally moving forward. Why did they bother with the deal? Because they could afford to wait and because they well understood that the city’s regulatory and planning structure disadvantages small-scale developments. Lacking scale, small developers can’t create tax-advantaged special districts to reduce up-front costs. Myriad regulations and plan mandates further burden the little guy. The structure disincentivizes organic lot-by-lot redevelopment, and encourages long-term speculation. The gleaming new southwest downtown will be suburban in all but location — conceived, created, controlled and largely owned by a single entity. Cities aren’t developments. They’re created through

the often-disharmonious interactions of thousands of businesses, builders, entrepreneurs, schemers and dreamers. They’re inherently disorderly and constantly evolving, like Denver’s River North and LoDo neighborhoods. The comprehensive plan encourages scale, uniformity and predictability. Its architects and enforcers are the city’s “Deep State,” uncomfortable with the urban outlawry of the distant past. Imagine a city without a vast rulebook, one that didn’t effectively advantage the big dogs. Maybe southwest downtown would have seen piecemeal, organic development during the last three decades — or maybe not. I’m slightly awed by the proposed super-development, but I’ll stay here on the Westside. It’s a five-minute walk to an historic downtown that any small city would envy — low-rise, locally owned, lively and unpretentious. Surrounded by modest middle- and working-class neighborhoods, Old Colorado City was once targeted by a previous generation of city planners who proposed to condemn and demolish its decaying 19th-century brick commercial buildings and use the site for warehouse and factory development. It didn’t happen, but we Westsiders understand that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. At a recent “celebration” of the 100th anniversary of the annexation of Colorado City by Colorado Springs, an informal re-vote tallied 6,914 for annexation, 17,946 against. And in keeping with OCC’s outlaw past, all votes were for sale — a penny each — with the proceeds benefitting the Old Colorado City History Museum. Take that, Deep State! CSBJ n

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Banks reckon with a future in cryptocurrency By Helen Robinson

he past two weeks have seen a flurry of talk and head-scratching over what’s next for cryptocurrencies. The Bank of International Settlements — known as “the central bank for central banks” — has told central banks they’ll have to reckon with cryptocurrencies, and perhaps issue their own; Goldman Sachs is reportedly looking at a new trading operation for cryptocurrencies; and a startup headed by former Google and Facebook employees is launching a cryptocurrency index fund. If you know how all this will work, you’re in the minority. While most people have heard of Bitcoin, there’s less in-depth understanding of cryptocurrencies in general, or of blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies. “I think it’s because it’s so early and it’s still fairly unnerving to trade in [cryptocurrency] — it takes some technical confidence to trade in it at this point,” said Vance Brown, interim CEO at the National Cybersecurity Center. “A lot of people are like, ‘Where do I go? Do I call my investment person?’ I believe cryptocurrency is the future, but it’s still very early. “Investing in crypto is something I think is very wise to do; at the same time it’s very volatile. It’s going to go way up and way down and way up — it’s a rollercoaster ride.” Cryptocurrencies themselves, Brown calls “a byproduct of a more important thing called blockchain, which is a way more secure environment for data and data flow. “Cryptocurrencies are just applications built on the blockchain,” he said. So how does blockchain work, and how does it make cryptocurrencies work?

According to Harvard Business Review, blockchain is “a vast, global distributed ledger or database running on millions of devices and open to anyone, where not just information but anything of value ... can be moved and stored securely and privately. On the blockchain, trust is established, not by powerful intermediaries like banks, governments and technology companies, but through mass collaboration and clever code.” In a blog post, Deloitte Switzerland Operations Director Richard Bradley took the challenge of explaining the original intent of blockchain in less than 100 words: “You (a ‘node’) have a file of transactions on your computer (a ‘ledger’). Two accountants (let’s call them ‘miners’) have the same file on theirs (so it’s ‘distributed’). As you make a transaction, your computer sends an email to each accountant to inform them. Each accountant rushes to be the first to check whether you can afford it (and be paid their salary ‘Bitcoins’). The first to check and validate hits ‘Reply All,’ attaching their — Vance logic for verifying the transaction (‘Proof of Work’). If the other accountant agrees, everyone updates their file… This concept is enabled by blockchain technology.” Christopher Gorog, lead faculty in cybersecurity at Colorado Technical University, said blockchain makes it possible to “track, very rapidly, all the transactions back through history, transparently, through technology, so we don’t need a bank to verify that somebody has the funds. “We track back and see when they got them, who they got them from, how long they’ve had them, and all the things we need to know, without a bank involved. It eliminates the need for the trusted third party — the idea being that you trust the network

and you trust the code.” Bitcoin was released in January 2009. At the time, Satoshi Nakamoto (the pseudonym used by the unknown person or people who designed Bitcoin) described it as “a new electronic cash system that uses a peer-to-peer network to prevent double-spending. It’s completely decentralized with no server or central authority.” Bitcoin was the first mainstream example of a cryptocurrency, and remains the world’s largest blockchain network. Today, it shares the internet with more than 900 cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Peercoin, Dash, Dogecoin and Litecoin. Brown said our current understanding of blockchain is “like the late ’80s early ’90s of internet — the difference is it’ll go exponentially faster because of information, so I think it’s important people know about it … because we believe blockchain is the future security platform. “Right now it’s a lot more expensive to defend against cyberattacks Brown than it is to attack, but I believe blockchain changes everything,” Brown explained. “It’ll become more expensive to attack than it will be to defend. It comes down to the economics of the whole war.” A large part of cryptocurrency’s appeal, Brown said, is that blockchain protects personal information and identity better than banks. “Historically [for] all file server and client server databases in the United States, the way the system works today, there are a lot of places where there’s [a] single point of failure — so if you can attack that, you can take it out,” he said. “Whereas with blockchain, it’s distributed; there’s no one place to take it out. … The fact it’s decentralized

“I believe cryptocurrency is the future, but it’s still very early.”

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is what makes it secure.” A widespread grasp on the workings of blockchain and cryptocurrency is some way off, Brown said. “It’s too much to take in all at once — people go blurry-eyed pretty quickly,” he said. “As far as [blockchain], it’s: ‘We don’t know what it is, but we know it matters.’ Like when people first saw the Sputnik in the sky, way back, they didn’t really know exactly how it worked or what it was, but everybody knew it mattered,” he said. “Or the internet — we didn’t know ultimately how it would impact our world. I believe this is going to be a similar kind of impact to our world: cryptocurrencies, and more so blockchain.” The BIS signaled the same in its latest quarterly report, saying central banks worldwide must consider whether to issue their own cryptocurrencies. “Central banks will have to consider not only consumer preferences for privacy and possible efficiency gains — in terms of payments, clearing and settlements — but also the risks it may entail for the financial system and the wider economy, as well as any implications for monetary policy,” it said. Sweden’s central bank is considering issuing its own cryptocurrency — the ekrona — within the next two years, partly in response to a dramatic drop in the use of cash among Swedes. People’s Bank of China is testing its prototype cryptocurrency, while De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch central bank, has tested its own cryptocurrency in internal circulation. The 2017 Global Blockchain Benchmarking Study, released last month, showed 20 percent of central banks plan to deploy blockchain within two years, and almost 40 percent aim to be using the technology within a decade. Eighty percent say they’re researching blockchain with a view to issuing their own cryptocurrencies. CSBJ Editor’s note: Next week, the challenges, risks and impact of central bank-backed cryptocurrencies n

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How do cryptocurrency and blockchain work? Source: Financial Times

1 A wants to send money to B

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The transaction is represented online as a 'block'

The block is broadcast to every party in the network

Those in the network determine the transaction is valid

5 The block then can be added to the chain, which provides an indelible and transparent record of transactions

The money moves from A to B

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Polaris Alpha acquires Denver’s Solidyn Solutions By Helen Robinson

olaris Alpha announced Oct. 2 it acquired Denver-based Solidyn Solutions. The deal was made final Sept. 27 and terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Polaris Alpha provides advanced technical capabilities, specialized domain expertise and mission critical solutions to Department of Defense and intelligence community customers. Polaris will gain about 100 people under the acquisition, bringing its employee total to approximately 1,300, and the Denver location will become Polaris’ second major office in Colorado, along with headquarters in Colorado Springs. Polaris also has headquarters in Washington, D.C., and major offices in Fredericksburg, Va.; Annapolis Junction, Md.; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.; and Alexandria, Va. and works at customer sites both domestically and internationally. A news release issued by Polaris said the acquisition enhances Polaris Alpha’s expertise in developing spacebased solutions across a number of critical programs in the national security community, adding Solidyn has focused on providing engineering talent and cloud solutions to customers in the defense and intelligence communities. Polaris Alpha President Jay Jesse said space-based solutions for defense and intelligence represent a growing business area. “Colorado Springs is one of the hubs in the United States, so it works out well for us,” he said. “We’ve definitely seen a very strong demand now — and I expect even stronger in the future.” Peter Cannito, CEO of Polaris Alpha, said in the release that the acquisition will “significantly strengthen” the company’s reach in the space and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance

and Reconnaissance markets for military and intelligence customers. “In addition to being technical and subject matter experts in C4ISR, this company brings tremendous expertise in cloud computing and DevOps, which are two very exciting new technologies,” Jesse added. “The C4ISR space technologies being deployed in these new paradigms is really one of their strengths. So it’s kind of a nexus of the strong technical background in those areas and then these new technology areas that are coming about — that’s what this company brings to the table. “Polaris is very strong in three emerging markets: cyber, electronic warfare, and space. ... Clearly [the Solidyn] team comes in and bolsters the space portion of that,” he said. “[It’s] part of our strategy ... to look at those areas of strength that — Jay Jesse we have, and find the right investments and the right partners and the right technologies to really solidify Polaris as a leader in those areas, so we’re excited about this acquisition.” Michael Pearson, co-owner and president of Solidyn Solutions, said in the release that he is “extremely excited” to become part of the Polaris Alpha team. “The acquisition allows us to continue to fulfill our mission of providing high quality engineering talent to our customers, while also expanding our capabilities and reach through Polaris Alpha’s network of talent and resources,” Pearson said. Jesse said the acquisition should boost the state’s economy. “I expect Solidyn and Polaris together to be able to do much more work than we could separately, so I expect us to win contracts that we wouldn’t otherwise win,

which would then in turn bring more jobs,” he said. “Of course the vast majority of [Solidyn’s] staff is in Colorado, so they would likely grow in Colorado.” The release said Solidyn has enjoyed consistent growth since its founding in 2004, while specializing in innovative, mission-focused solutions including satellite mission management, command and control systems, virtualization and cloud computing, information assurance, and large-scale data processing systems. “Solidyn Solutions has quietly become one of the leading providers of engineering services for customers on classified contracts, an area that requires an unwavering commitment to customer service and security,” Jesse said in the release. “With more than 90 percent of its workforce holding high-level security clearances, Solidyn Solutions is a key piece to build upon Polaris Alpha’s continued expansion in the space and intelligence markets.” J. Andrew Marshall, co-owner and vice president of Solidyn Solutions, said the acquisition will enable the company to provide customers with “a broadly expanded offering of technology and services under the Polaris Alpha umbrella. “Polaris Alpha has quickly become one of the leading technology providers in the defense contracting space, and we are excited to become part of such a fast-growing team, while also providing our customers with the best products and services that we possibly can,” Marshall said. Pearson and Marshall will become part of the executive management team of Polaris. Each will be a senior vice president within the Mission Solutions business unit of Polaris Alpha. CSBJ

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JOHN WRISTEN You just have to work and hope the ball bounces your way.”

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Wristen making champions in Pueblo By Ashleigh Hollowell

fter coaching Division I football at colleges such as the University of Colorado Boulder, Northwestern University in Illinois and UCLA in California, John Wristen returned to the school that gave him his start — Colorado State University-Pueblo. He played for CSU-Pueblo — then the University of Southern Colorado — from 1980 to 1983, and was all-conference quarterback. The next year the school fielded its last football team for more than two decades. During that hiatus, Wristen traveled the country coaching at various schools and, in 2007, came back to build a football team for Pueblo once again — this time, from the sidelines. He walked into the job without any players or coaching staff and within a year developed what would shortly become a team worth remembering. Within three seasons, Wristen led the ThunderWolves to their first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Championship. In 2014, Wristen led the team to the national championships. Now in the program’s 10th year, the team has already lost seven starters to season-ending injuries. Despite the adversity, Wristen said he and his ThunderWolves will continue to go to work every game. “I’m very proud,” he said. “I had a vi-

sion when it started 10 years ago and it’s pretty close to that vision.” What has changed the most in the 10 years? I think our facilities have improved over the 10 years. I think our expectations have continued to rise and I think being a part of the CSU-Pueblo community has really been a great interaction for our student-athletes. What are the strengths of this season’s team and what are you trying to improve? I think our strengths are our offensive and defensive linemen. We have faced a lot of injuries this season. ... So, we’ve had a “next-man-up” mentality. It’s been wonderful to watch those guys step up and seize the moment. What do you think about the potential of the most recent players you’ve recruited? I really like the recruits we have in our program right now. We always say the proof is in the pudding whether they can handle the adversity, the work ethic and expectations we have. Time will tell. What is it going to take for the ThunderWolves to get another national championship? You’ve got to have a lot of luck on your side. You’ve got to keep putting your head down and go to work and hope things

fall your way. We’re going to continue to strive for that. It will take a lot of luck, but you just have to work and hope the ball bounces your way. What is your favorite part of coaching Division II football? I think, in any part of coaching, my favorite part is being able to take kids where they can’t take themselves and come together as one to form a plan. That’s what I get a lot of satisfaction out of. What did you do before coaching college football? Well, I knew I always wanted to coach and teach, so I was a high school coach and teacher in Texas for a year and a half. Then I was a high school teacher and coach at Rocky Ford High School. Then I got into this crazy thing, college coaching, and went to Fort Lewis College [in Durango]. Then I went to CU, then Northwestern and then I came back to CU. Then I went to UCLA and then I started this program, CSU-Pueblo football, from scratch. You said you always wanted to be a coach. Why? I didn’t see myself being an accountant like my dad. I didn’t understand the business world or how to get into it. I had always been around athletics and the coaches that had touched my life, I wanted to be one of those guys that

touches someone else’s life and pass it on. What do you do in your free time? I love playing golf. I love just hanging out and I love to barbecue. Who is your favorite professional NFL player? I have three of them. Morgan Fox, defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams. He is a CSU-Pueblo graduate. Ryan Jensen is the starting center for the Baltimore Ravens. He’s a CSU-Pueblo graduate. Mike Pennell, he’s the starting defensive lineman for the New York Jets, also a CSU-Pueblo graduate. I’m just glad they get to live their dreams. That’s something they all always wanted. What is something you want people to know about the team you’ve built? I know that this program wants to represent the university, the city of Pueblo and ThunderWolves fans in a first-class manner. ... We appreciate playing in front of our home fans. Where do you see this program going in the next decade? I see maximizing each day and learning from each day and growing from each day — not making the same mistakes over and over again. ... If I can help the kids understand this is hard work, then they will eventually be great employees in turn at some business. CSBJ n

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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

Lisenbee values work-life balance in veterinary medicine By Audrey Jensen

hen not working, Kevin Lisenbee can be found playing trivia at local pubs with his friends or traveling the world. But throughout the week, 28-year-old Lisenbee works as one of the veterinarians at Northwest Animal Hospital, 4575 Chestnut St. He handles about 15 appointments per day, performing exams, screenings, vaccinations and routine blood work. Three years ago, Lisenbee moved to Colorado Springs from Tulsa, Okla., where he was born and raised, after receiving his doctorate’s degree in May 2014 from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. Lisenbee was attracted to the outdoor lifestyle found in the Pikes Peak region and had wanted to move to Colorado Springs since passing through as a child. Lisenbee spoke with the Business Journal about his job and what he likes about working in Colorado Springs. How did you get into veterinary medicine? In school, I had originally been encouraged to become an engineer, as a lot of males who are good at math and science are. I found that I didn’t want to do that. I just didn’t enjoy the classes and I wanted to go to classes I looked forward to. So I just started taking those classes and as I got more and more into it, realized that working with animals was something that I really enjoy. One thing after another led to me wanting to be a veterinarian. I got into the field and found out that I love the people I got to work with. What do you like about working in the Springs? I feel like you get all walks of life in Colorado Springs. It gives me a lot of variety in my day. You get people from all sorts of backgrounds and places from all over the country. It makes for a new and interesting interaction every single day, because you can have somebody who’s extremely conservative … but you can also have somebody who’s an extreme liberal … and they’re all in the same city and somehow we all seem to coexist and I just think that’s awesome. What should businesses do to retain young professionals in Colorado Springs? Promote a work-life balance. I think that’s really important to most Millennials and it is something that’s going to provide for a healthy workplace, a healthy work environment. And, if you’ve got a really good life outside of work, then you’re going to be able to bring a much better, much higher level of dedication to your work as well. The staff and

the management here have been very accommodating as far as that goes and it’s not a given in this field. What challenges have you faced in your career? The hardest part was being able to show people I do know what I’m talking about and I do have their animal’s best interest at heart. I’ve had to come up with ways to explain myself and discuss things with people so they feel comfortable with whatever it is we decide to do and that they trust my judgment. I kind of thought that was something that would just come with time and it’s not time — it’s actual practice and work at trying to be able to connect well with everybody in the room each time. … That was the most surprising part for me, was learning how to handle people. It’s way more about the people than it is about the animals. How does a veterinary hospital impact the local economy? We are able to support lots of jobs [and] we do support varying degrees of schooling. So you get people working here who have high school degrees through ... doctorates. We get a lot of different kinds of people who end up working here. We also feel part of our mission is public health and helping out not just the pets themselves, but the overall community. ... While a lot of people would see our community as just the people that live in it and their families, their families include pets too. What advice would you give to other young professionals? Work hard, play hard. I don’t think you can do one or the other. I think you have to do both. It’s how you stand out in each — if you play hard you’re going to work better, if you work hard you’re going to appreciate the play more. CSBJ n

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City, county could combine emergency management By Bob Stephens

aving taxpayer money and improving government efficiency are the goals that could lead to combining the forces of the city of Colorado Springs and El Paso County. Both the city and county have an Office of Emergency Management but a group of elected officials and top staff members have officially met twice to discuss pooling their efforts. “The goal is to provide better service for our citizens and the community,” said Colorado Springs Deputy Chief of Staff Bret Waters, a member of the task force. “It might seem easy to combine those from an outside perspective, but it’s a complex process.” Among the issues still being discussed are whether city and county OEMs would consolidate or collaborate. Other questions concern size of the staff, leadership and facilities. El Paso County Chief Public Information Officer Dave Rose, a task force member, said “it’s imponderable” to determine how much money might be saved. “Will there be savings? Sure, but it’s way too early to guess how much,” Rose said. “There are just too many questions still to be answered. Until a structure and governance recommendation is formed there would be simply no way to develop a budget. It requires more analysis.” The 16-person joint task force is scheduled to meet again and provide a recommendation by late November, Waters said. That could lead to an intergovernmental agreement between the county and city. The task force includes the city chief of staff, two council members, the police and fire chiefs, and an OEM official, along with two county commissioners, the county administrator, deputy administrator and the sheriff. “I’m open to some form of a combined model,” said

County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, a task force member. “We still have to dig deeper and get into the nuts and bolts of this idea. It’s about more than saving money; it’s also about improving performance and not duplicating efforts.” VanderWerf is concerned that a fully integrated model could result in job loss. Waters said that’s not the intention but that when attrition occurs, that position might not be replaced. The city currently has four jobs focused on OEM activities — including three OEM coordinators and a senior office specialist — but that does not include the vacant postions of director and deputy director. There are two more full-time positions [fire captain and police officer] and a part-time spot [police lieutenant] that focus on the city's OEM activities, but those salaries are paid from the police and fire department budgets. The county has eight full-time jobs and one parttime position devoted to OEM activities, although Rose said one of those is a Hazmat [hazardous materials] coordinator and the structure places that position under the Colorado Springs Fire Department rather than OEM. “The structures are different so it is impossible to compare position to position,” Rose wrote in an email. “That's part of the evaulation process and any recommendation needs to come with an understanding of how a new structure might impact other [city of Colorado Springs] or [El Paso County] offices and departments. That's a key reason we can't speculate on budget and finance questions either, [because] you wouldn't want to assign a cost factor to a reorganzied OEM, declare you had saved money but then realize that some other city or county department was actually incurring increased costs.” Waters was the city’s Emergency Management Director for about 12 years, and with that position

currently vacant, he’s helping oversee the department. The city has been slow to fill its OEM director position, Waters said, partly because of regionalization talks. Waters said he’s not a candidate for a combined director position, adding that potential candidates have not been discussed by the task force. “There are differences, as the county serves rural areas,” Waters said. “Clearly, the constituency is different but the hope is to provide better service for all of our citizens. Combining those efforts isn’t easy but it’s worthwhile.”

‘LOW-HANGING FRUIT’ Rose said he’s not ready to declare a combined OEM the proper approach, but does see benefits. “Fires and floods do not recognize municipal boundaries,” Rose said. “Snowstorms and the outbreak of disease do not recognize municipal boundaries. There are 690,000 people that live in the county and about 470,000 in the city of Colorado Springs and each OEM has its own responsibilities.” Primarily, that involves readiness, response and recovery for large-scale emergencies and disasters, both natural and human-caused. Rose said readiness involves planning and prevention; response is support for first responders during an event; and recovery is financial accounting for federal and state reimbursements, mitigation of damages and rebuilding. “When most people think of ‘emergency management’ they picture fire trucks and police cars, but that’s only the response piece and it almost always occupies a very limited amount of OEM time,” Rose said, “whereas planning, training and preparedness are ongoing, and we are now in the fifth year of recovery efforts following the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire.” See Pool page 27

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Trump's new tax plan puts the onus on Congress By Bob Stephens

hen President Donald Trump unveiled the broad framework for his proposed changes to the federal tax code, it raised more questions than it answered. Of course, it was simply the first step in what could be a lengthy congressional debate about the tax code. And Trump’s nine-page proposal — including the cover page — left most of the detail work up to Congress. That includes potential changes for business tax deductions. “Until there’s more concrete information, it is just speculation,” said Tad Goodenbour, CPA and partner at BKD LLP in Colorado Springs. “There are only a few deductions they’re looking at eliminating. They left the door open so there is still a lot to be seen. It’ll probably be 8,000 pages when it’s done, with those nine pages of framework. Every lobbyist will have their hand in it.” Sage Eastman, principal for Mehlman Castagnetti, the government affairs consulting firm that lobbies in Washington, D.C., for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, said he will closely monitor Congress’ progress. “I think they’re headed in the right direction with lower rates and a simpler process,” Eastman said. Trump has proposed a new tax bracket of 25 percent for pass-through business-

es, as opposed to paying a higher rate on nesses into the 20-something percent tax the business owner’s individual taxes. bracket,” Eastman said. “If the tax rate But will those potential added earnings drops to 25 percent, businesses won’t be offset by the elimination of helpful need those deductions maybe.” deductions? Goodenbour has a different take on “The big standard deduction will be Section 199, noting that it doesn’t just more beneficial than a ton of deductions,” affect large publicly traded companies, Eastman said. “It’s better to just simplify known as C-corps, but all types of busithan have a lot of deductions.” ness entities. Eastman said busi“Elimination of ness owners should this deduction would be “intrigued” by the have a wide-reaching potential changes to effect as the eligibility the tax code. for and use of the de“It’s a positive if duction extends from you can simplify and the smallest manuget a lower rate,” he facturer to the large said, “because a lot of public companies,” business owners won’t Goodenbour said in be spending too much an email. time on their taxes in— Sage Eastman Goodenbour said if stead of focusing on the Section 199 detheir core business.” duction is eliminated, “… one could argue that the incentive DEVIL IN THE DETAILS to manufacture and produce goods in the U.S. is eliminated. That is specifically Trump’s framework specifically menrationalized in the framework document tioned eliminating the Section 199 deby saying the 199 incentive is no longer duction, a tax write-off that aids manneeded due to the ‘lowest marginal rates ufacturers. Because of the proposed in years.’” lower tax rate, Trump asserts that this Still, Goodenbour said if the 25 percent deduction won’t be needed any longer. tax rate for pass-through businesses is The framework states, “Domestic maninstituted, it would be a difference- maker ufacturers will see the lowest marginal for small businesses. rates in almost 80 years.” “No question this will, in [the] majority Eastman is in agreement. of cases, be a significant tax savings to “What we’ve done for 30 years is try to allow credits and deductions to get busiowners of profitable pass-throughs,” he

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said. “The potential loss of the 199 deduction would have a minimal tax increase to the owners.” Eastman said he wonders which businesses will qualify for the 25 percent bracket. “That’s the big question,” Eastman said. “Will it include services — like lawyers and accountants — or will they stay at the higher individual rate? The threshold question is who will qualify? Will it be the standard definition of a small business or will a dollar threshold be put on it to constrain the lower rate?” Goodenbour said an inordinate amount of attention is being given to Trump’s nine-page framework, noting that the current tax code sitting on his desk is 4,132 pages of fine print rules that do not include eight volumes of regulations, each over an inch thick. “While it has a number of beneficial concepts, there is little else but a conceptual framework,” Goodenbour said. “In tax law, [the] devil (and opportunity) lies in details. The details are why it will be so difficult for true reform. Too many oxen are out there that could be gored.”

NAHB WEIGHS IN Many lobbyists will attempt to have a say in what tax changes occur. The National Association of Home Builders Chairman Granger McDonald announced Tuesday that the NAHB will See Taxes page 26

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SMALL BUSINESS

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From left: Cassie Thomas, Brooke Orist, Kate Zweber and Jen Buckholdt bake and deliver cookies every Thursday through Saturday.

Cookie delivery service opens in Springs By Audrey Jensen

ow fresh cookies are only a mouse click away. Colorado Springs residents can order cookies to their doorstep or work from Colorado Springs-based cookie delivery service, Sasquatch Cookies. Founded by four women who live in the Springs, the cookie delivery company offers eight varieties, including chocolate chip, gluten-free chocolate chip and the very-seasonal pumpkin, that can be ordered through its website and delivered during operating hours — 5 p.m.-midnight Thursday through Saturday. Sasquatch Cookies delivers within a 10-mile radius of 5001 Centennial Blvd. Before the specialty business opened, Brooke Orist, one of the founders, had to find what she believes is the perfect high-altitude cookie recipe. — Brooke After experimenting with more than 50 variations in a year, Orist, who works in human resources for The Navigators, an international Christian ministry, approached three of her coworkers in June and asked if they would like to be the founders of a small business. They said yes and, two months later, Sasquatch Cookies celebrated its grand opening Aug. 24. “I’ve been wanting, since I was a kid, to own a bakery,” Orist said. “In college, my sister did a fundraiser and she sold baked goods to college students. She made pretty good money for a college student selling baked

goods, so I was like, ‘Hey I think this could be a viable business for me.’” The mission behind Sasquatch Cookies isn’t just about baking and delivering treats. In addition to using all recyclable materials, Sasquatch Cookies donates 10 percent of its profits to Ecumenical Social Ministries, an organization providing assistance to low-income and homeless people in the Pikes Peak region. “I’d say that probably the main driving force and center of our business is impacting people,” co-founder Jen Buckholdt said. “Because that’s what we want to do with our lives, so this is just a platform to do that.” The four founders, Orist, Buckholdt, Kate Zweber and Cassie Thomas all have additional full-time jobs and contribute to every need of the new business, which includes logistics, marketing, baking and delivering. Since opening, Sasquatch Cookies Orist has earned $7,500 in revenue, according to Orist. When the business first opened, it was averaging around 20 orders per night. That has slowed to about 10 orders per night, which continues to sustain the business, she said. About 100 to 200 cookies are baked each night the business is open. With each cookie costing an average of $0.37 to make, up-front costs and ordering supplies in bulk have been the biggest financial challenges, Buckholdt said. “It costs more than we realized it was going to cost,”

“I’m grateful we started this here in this city.”

she said. “If we had known all that, I don’t know that we would have jumped in so quick or been like, ‘Yeah, we can tackle this.’” Finding an online ordering system was also difficult, Orist said. When Sasquatch Cookies opened in August, its target audience was college students, which now accounts for one-fourth of its customers. Other popular demographics include members of the military, hospital staff and firefighters at their stations. “They work 24 hours a day,” Buckholdt said. The cookie delivery company has been renting kitchen space out of The Cupcake Girls, located on East Platte Avenue, but Orist said they are going to relocate to another kitchen soon. Once they are able to get certain licenses, the founders want to deliver milk with the cookies and have a storefront in Old Colorado City. Sasquatch Cookies also wants to sell its product through other stores in the area, according to Buckholdt. The founders said they hope Sasquatch Cookies will become a well-known brand in the state. “Of course we want it to be profitable and successful financially,” Orist said. “For all of us, success is a growing opportunity in our relationships with each other and the community and my own professional skills and knowledge. “If this thing goes well enough … I think at the end of the day it wasn’t a waste of time — it wasn’t not a success.” CSBJ n

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By the Numbers

THE BUSINESS OF ART $166.3 billion in total direct expenditures in 2015

The industry added

$96.1 billion in household income

The industry yields

$27.5 billion

in total government revenue

Nationally, the industry generates

4.6

34%

million

of those who attended an arts event in 2015 traveled from outside their county

Nonprofit arts organizations contributed

41%

FTE jobs

$63.8 billion to the economy in 2015

An average arts attendee spends

$31.47

per event, not including the cost of admission

of those who attended an arts event in 2015 said they would travel outside their home county to support the arts

82%

of Americans believe arts and culture are important to local businesses and the economy

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Zone: Perks to businesses are varied and numerous From page 1

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE BENEFICIAL Another way to earn a 25 percent state tax credit is to contribute to a nonprofit organization or government entity that is located in — and benefits — an enterprise zone. There are about 50 local contribution projects, McCann said, including many of the area’s best-known charity organizations. Any business or individual taxpayer may earn that contribution tax credit, she said. “Some of our contribution projects appeal to businesses and some appeal to individuals,” McCann said. “The [Colorado Springs] Chamber & EDC is our longest standing project, and mostly businesses give to them. Springs Rescue Mission, for instance, has more individuals giving to it. So if you contribute $100, you get a $25 state tax credit.” Colorado’s Enterprise Zone Program was started in 1986 to promote a business-friendly environment in economically distressed areas by offering state income tax credits to encourage businesses to locate in those areas. It began as a rural program but added urban areas in 1989. El Paso County joined the program in 1990 and now has a zone in Teller County, so the local program is called the Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone. County officials have to address boundary changes every few years. Beginning in 2014, businesses were required to pre-certify each year to qualify for tax credits. “You’d be foolish not to spend the time and energy to fill out the paperwork,” Jeff Balch said. Russ Anderson, director of SSA PC, said his accounting firm usually does the paperwork for its clients. “Most of the time our clients have no idea what an enterprise zone is, but they need to be more aware of it,” Anderson said. “When you consider the new business facilities credit, plus hiring, training and health care,

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it can be pretty big numbers.” Anderson said many of his clients earn the contribution credit, but some people might donate to a charitable organization and not be aware of the enterprise zone credit. “Make out your check to ‘Enterprise Zone’ and give it to Care and Share Food Bank or whomever and let them know you want the enterprise zone contribution credit,” McCann said.

Jeff Balch said that McCann’s office walked them through the process. “I was intimidated by the process at first,” he said, “but now that I’ve been through it, I wouldn’t be. I’d tell any business owner to pre-certify and take advantage of these credits if they can.” Interested businesses should visit elpasoco.com for more details. CSBJ n

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KUDOS

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NEW PPAR BOARD MEMBERS The Pikes Peak Association of Realtors installed its 2018 board of directors at a formal dinner recently at The Pinery on the Hill. Debbie Howes of RE/MAX Performance is the chairwoman while Donna Major of RE/MAX Advantage is chair-elect. Newly elected directors are Randy Case of The Case Company and Larissa Kunz of Muldoon and Associates. Installed as Colorado Association of Realtors Directors were Barbara Asbury of Peak Realty, Darrell Wass of RE/MAX Advantage and Cherri Fischer of ERA Shields. Michael Labout of ERA Shields was installed as a National Association of Realtors Director.

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The Colorado Springs-based Dakota Foundation recently announced the selection of Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado as the recipient of its inaugural Ian K. Helms Award for Social Entrepreneurship. The award provides up to $100,000 in capital to philanthropic organizations to launch social ventures. The Dakota Foundation

ARCHIBALD ON BOARD Alicia Archibald has been appointed by El Paso County Commissioners to serve as representative for the Pollution Prevention Advisory Board’s Assistance Committee. Archibald, who is the recycling education, safety and transfer station manager for Bestway Disposal, also servers as president of the Colorado Springs chapter of the Colorado Association for Recycling.

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Colorado Springs City Council named four new members to the Airport Advisory Commission at its Sept. 26 meeting. They are David Couch, Aaron Wood, Tamara Hunziker and Chic Myers. Couch is president and owner of Red Scarf Enterprises, LLC, an aviation consulting service. Couch has over 35 years of aviation experience, including 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. Wood, a licensed commercial pilot, is president and CEO of Colorado jetCenter, a full-service Fixed Based Operator at the airport. Hunziker is senior director of Loyalty Partnerships North America at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, a global company specializing in travel, meetings and events for organizations. Myers, the alternate commissioner, is president and CEO of Executive Aviation Services, LLC. Myers is chairman of the Colorado National Business Aviation Association and a charter board member for the Colorado Aviation Business Association. The AAC consists of seven members appointed by city council for three-year terms; they serve on a volunteer basis to address

airport-related issues. Current AAC members are Chairman Andrew (Andi) Biancur, Hal Ellis, Jason Harris, John Maier and Bill Nichols.

FLOYD’S 99 EXPANDING Floyd’s 99 Barbershop will open a Northgate location at 13467 Bass Pro Drive in Colorado Springs on Oct. 6. The business will offer specials to celebrate the grand opening.

COLLIER, HOBEN OPEN REAL ESTATE FIRM Lauren D. Collier and Rob Hoben opened a new real estate firm, Live Dream Colorado. Collier is broker-owner and a certified Luxury Home Expert with six years of experience. Hoben is broker associate with three years experience. Both are Master Certified Negotiation Experts through the Real Estate Negotiation Institute. Lauren earned Peak Producer recognition in 2015 and the “10 Best Real Estate Professionals in Colorado” award in 2015. She is also a Certified Military Housing Specialist and a certified Military Relocation Professional.

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ON THE HORIZON Compiled by Amy G. Sweet

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Wednesday, Oct. 11

SBDC: SEO Tips

Women’s Chamber: Luncheon

Pueblo: Tax-Filing Class

Learn the latest about Search Engine Optimization, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, Catalyst Campus, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 101. Go to pikespeaksbdc.org to register.

The Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly business luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Garden of the Gods Collection, 3320 Mesa Road. Go to scwcc.com to register.

This class offers step-by-step filing instructions with participants independently completing the Colorado Sales Tax Return form, 10 a.m., Colorado Department of Revenue Service Center, 827 W. 4th St., Pueblo. Go to pueblochamber.org to register.

Wednesday, Oct. 11 PPLD: Selling Your Home Interested in selling your home? Find out the best ways to get the best price, 4-6 p.m., Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. Go to ppld.org to register.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 CTU: Cyber Synergy Colorado Technical University hosts Cyber Synergy, an opportunity to network with cybersecurity professionals, 2-4:30 p.m., CTU campus, 4435 Chestnut St. RSVP at coscareerservices@coloradotech.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 12 Pueblo: Business During Lunch

Thursday, Oct. 19

Network with the members of the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce during its Business during Lunch, 11:30 a.m., Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central Main St. Pueblo. Go to pueblochamber. org to register.

Join the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center to learn about how to create a business in this one-day, fast-paced seminar, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., SBDC offices, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 101. Go to pikespeaksbdc. org to register.

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PPLD: Facebook Discover free and paid advertising tips and techniques using Facebook, 11 a.m.-noon, Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. Go to ppld.org to register.

Tuesday, Oct. 17 Pikes Peak Institute of Management Accountants Learn about paid time off and other human resource challenges, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hotel Eleganté, 2886 S. Circle Drive. Lunch is $25. Go to linkup. imanet.org/pikespeakchapter/home for information.

SBDC: Cybersecurity Learn how to protect your business from cyber threats, 9 a.m.-noon, Ent Credit Union, 7350 Campus Drive. Go to pikespeaksbdc.org to register.

PPLD: How to Pick Stocks This Pikes Peak Library District Seminar will teach you how to pick stocks like the pros, 6-7:30 p.m., Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive. Go to ppld.org to register.

Wednesday, Oct. 18 SBDC: QuickBooks, Part II Learn advanced QuickBooks with the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 12:30-5 p.m., SBDC offices, 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Go to pikespeaksbdc. org to register.

Join the Colorado Springs Business Journal as we celebrate the city’s top 10 fastest-growing companies — 1920s jazz style, 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Mining Exchange, 8 S. Nevada Ave. Go to csbj. com/events to sign up.

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC hosts its bimonthly Chamber Connect, with speaker Kate Perdoni of the Pikes Peak Arts Council, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Jack Quinn’s Irish Ale House and Pub, 21 S. Tejon St. Go to coloradospringschamberedc.com to register.

Springs Chamber: After Hours Join the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC at its monthly Business After Hours at Amnet, 5-7 p.m., Amnet, 219 W. Colorado Ave. Go to coloradospringschamberedc.com to register.

Saturday, Oct. 28 Golden Lotus: Mid-Autumn Luncheon The Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce hosts a celebration in conjunction with National Make A Difference Day, celebrating local seniors with a traditional Asian-Korean meal, Inn at Garden Plaza, 2520 International Circle. Go to goldenlotusfoundation.org to register.

Monday, Oct. 30 CSBJ: Tom Naughton Join the Colorado Springs Business Journal for the latest COS CEO Leadership Lessons speaker series with Tom Naughton, market president for U.S. Bank, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Garden of the Gods Collection, 3320 Mesa Road. Go to csbj.com/events to register.

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Pueblo: Job Fair The Pueblo Chieftain holds a business job fair, 11 a.m., Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo. For information, email jobs@chieftain.com.

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Pueblo: Digital Marketing The Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center and the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado host a digital marketing seminar, 9:30 a.m., Pueblo West Library, 298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd., Pueblo. Go to coloradosbdc.org to register.

Pueblo: After Hours The Pueblo Chamber of Commerce hosts its After Hours networking event, sponsored by Pueblo Community College, 5 p.m., Pueblo Joe’s at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave., Pueblo. Go to pueblochamber.org.

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ARTS & BUSINESS

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The Ent Center for the Arts is currently under construction on North Nevada Avenue. It is expected to open in January 2018 and will include a 786-seat auditorium and a 250-seat black box theater.

Venues try to keep up with city's growth By John Hazlehurst

rts advocates locally and nationally frequently point to the economic, social and community benefits that come to cities where the arts thrive. Economic analyses, such as that recently commissioned by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR), have quantified the impact of the arts. “We recognize that a lively arts community contributes significantly to our quality of life, fosters an environment for open dialogue, and creates a dynamic economic community,” Mayor John Suthers said recently. “The Colorado Springs arts scene was at one time a well-kept secret — but no more!” The arts community certainly appears to be lively and vibrant — but has our arts infrastructure kept up with the sector’s explosive growth? That’s debatable. “Have you seen COPPeR’s Arts & Culture Directory?” asked Kathleen Fox Collins, who has been deeply involved in the arts community for four decades.

“They list 438 arts organizations — that’s just unbelievable!” Organizations listed range from the Little London Assembly, an informal English country dance group, to established cultural institutions such as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Fine Arts Center. Given that there are only two major publicly owned brickand-mortar venues in the city, most arts groups rely on other performance or exhibition spaces.

PUBLIC SPACES In 1923, the municipally owned Colorado Springs City Auditorium opened. Proposed by the all-female Colorado Springs Civic League a decade earlier, voters overwhelmingly approved auditorium construction in 1921. The auditorium’s seating capacity of 2,655 was more than 10 percent the city’s population. The final cost: $424,910, including seating, fixtures and stage equipment. Ninety-four years later, the auditorium hosts many small events annually, but none that fill the space to capacity. Some potential users

agree that the city has been an indifferent steward of the building, which still features its original wooden seating and awkward configuration. Can the city find the funds to fully restore the magnificent old building? “That’s an open-ended question,” said City Councilor Jill Gaebler. “The mayor has said that under no circumstances will we sell it, but it’s very difficult to fund it from our general fund budget. We may be able to use [the Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax] funds in the future for auditorium capital projects, though.” Nearly 60 years later, the Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts debuted. Like the city auditorium, its funding structure was approved by a public vote, this time by the citizens of El Paso County. Internationally known for its superb acoustics, the center is home to the Philharmonic and hosts more than 200 concerts, traveling shows and events annually. “The Pikes Peak Center is wonderful,” said Collins, who worked as development director for the Colorado

Springs Symphony (the Philharmonic’s predecessor) for many years, “but no one [locally] can afford it except the Philharmonic.” Collins, who helped found Opera Theatre of the Rockies in 1998 and now serves as the organization’s president, knows all about scrounging around for performance spaces. “Remember, we have lots of churches that can work for some performances, as well as schools, the Fine Arts Center and Colorado College spaces," she said. "Packard Hall is a gem, but it’s very much a college space, the [Richard F. Celeste Theatre] is somewhat difficult, and Armstrong [now the Kathryn Mohrman Theatre] is what it is.” Since 1998, the Opera Theatre of the Rockies has hopscotched from venue to venue after presenting its first performance at the restored FAC Theatre. Recent performances have taken place at Packard Hall, the First Christian Church and Mohrman. They’re almost done wandering though, thanks to a gleaming new building nearing completion on North Nevada Avenue.

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STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURS The $72 million Ent Center for the Arts sits on the western edge of the UCCS campus. When it opens in January 2018, it will house TheatreWorks and the UCCS Gallery of Contemporary Art, and be home to the Opera Theatre’s productions. The 92,000-square-foot facility will include a recital hall, a 786seat auditorium, a 250-seat black box theater, a 100-seat small performance space and a fully climate-controlled space for GOCA. The large auditorium has long been on the arts community’s wish list, but will it be affordable and available to other non-university organizations?

OTHER VENUES Privately owned spaces include Stargazers, a renovated ’60s movie theater; the Gold Room, once the home of Colorado Springs Utilities; as well as the Pinery on the Hill, a relatively new events center; hotel-owned conference/events centers, school auditoriums, city parks, churches, faith-based nonprofits and dedicated spaces such as the Millibo and the Iron Mountain Chateau. The Air Force Academy’s Arnold Hall — Lauren has hosted many notable performers, as has the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. The Pioneers Museum, a city history museum featuring exhibitions and collections, rarely makes its galleries available to unaffiliated groups. The Pikes Peak Library District has multiple meeting/exhibition/performance venues in its three main branches, including the newly minted partnership with DIY performance cooperative Flux Capacitor, which occupies the Knights of Columbus building at 25 W. Kiowa St.

Since opening 40 years ago, Poor Richard’s displayed the for-sale work of local visual artists, a practice now common in locally owned restaurants and coffee shops. The Downtown Partnership’s “Art on the Streets” has helped transform once-dreary sidewalks and medians into a movable arts feast. Gentle Fritz and Christina Stone’s Zodiac Venue hosts bands, burlesque, art shows and performance art, while Nina Lee and Rollie Ortiz’s 503W features art on the walls and musicians on the stage. “The key pieces we’re missing right now are affordable places for creatives and artists to live and work,” said Downtown Partnership Urban Engagement Manager Claire Swinford. “Some of our best artists — Wendy Mike, Lorelei Beckstrom — have space on the second floor of the Saks Building [29 E. Bijou St.], but that will end eventually. And the demand for studio space is incredible — there are people from other states on the waiting list for studios at Cottonwood.” The Cottonwood Center for the Arts, based in what was once a nondescript ’70s office building, includes multiple Ciborowski galleries, 79 artist studios and a small performance arts space. “Infrastructure isn’t a word that I associate with the arts,” said musician and performer Lauren Ciborowski, who owns the Modbo gallery. Partnering with Max Ferguson, Ciborowski has launched a new performance arts initiative, Bijou Shakes. Beginning next summer, it’ll feature Shakespeare’s plays performed in the alley that borders Modbo. “It’s a different model for the arts,” said Swinford, (Ferguson’s spouse). “There’s no building, no nonprofit, no venue rental — it’s just an alley.” “I’m proud that Modbo is for-profit and that I’ve kept it going for eight years,” said Ciborowski. “I don’t have a board, I have no one to please, no forms to fill out. And maybe the lack of infrastructure has created opportunity for lots of scruffy little projects like Bijou Shakes!” CSBJ

“Maybe the lack of infrastructure has created opportunity for lots of scruffy little projects.”

WHAT WE NEED — OR DON’T As Collins pointed out, local artists, art groups and promoters have been flexible, inventive and adaptable, as have businesses that incorporate arts venues. Bars, restaurants, streets and back alleys may not seem like arts venues, but they can function as such.

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The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region lists 438 arts organizations in and around the Springs.

LEADERSHIP LESSONS Garden of the Gods Club & Resort Gateway Building/Three Graces Space

Tom Naughton

Oct. 30 Tom Naughton, market president for U.S. Bank has a long history in banking. He’ll talk about his path to leadership, lessons learned along the way and what’s new in the banking industry.

Bill Hybl

Nov. 20 As the head of the El Pomar Foundation, Bill Hybl directs one of the state’s most influential nonprofits. See what’s ahead for the foundation and learn how Hybl’s leadership has changed the organization founded by Spencer Penrose.

4:30-6:30 pm • Ticket Price: $25 • RSVP at csbj.com/our-events

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THE LIST: MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES From The Book of Lists & Power Pages Ranked by Total Visitors Museums and Art Galleries Ranked by Total Visitors*

Just Missed The List

Rank

8 - Gallery of Contemporary Art-UCCS 9 - Western Museum of Mining & Industry

10 - ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy

2 In 2017, the American Art Awards board named the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College the Best Museum and Gallery in Colorado.

The 4th Infantry Division — formed in World War I — celebrates 100 years.

To purchase your own Book of Lists or the full Museums and Art Galleries List, call Cristina Jaramillo at 719-634-5905

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Name Address Phone/Fax Website Email Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center 1805 N. 30th St. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-634-6666/719-634-0094 gardenofgods.com lcarter@gardenofgods.com Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College 30 W. Dale St. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-634-5583/719-634-0570 coloradocollege.edu/fac fac@coloradocollege.edu Commonwheel Artists Co-op 102 Canon Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829 719-685-1008/N/A commonwheel.com art@commonwheel.com 4th Infantry Division Museum 1205 Nelson Blvd., Bldg. 6013 Fort Carson, CO 80926 719-524-0915/N/A carson.army.mil/museum.html joseph.e.berg.civ@mail.mil Cottonwood Center for the Arts 427 E. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-520-1899/N/A cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com info@cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com Space Foundation Discovery Center 4425 Arrowswest Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 719-576-8000/719-576-8801 spacefoundation.org/museum custserv@spacefoundation.org The Michael Garman Museum and Gallery 2418 W. Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904 719-471-9391/719-578-2099 michaelgarman.com customerservice@michaelgarman.com

No. of Annual Visitors

Total Staff/ Types of Exhibits FT Staff/ Volunteers

Person in Charge, Title

Year Est.

1,018,439 7 N/A N/A

The world-class Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is your gateway to Linda Carter the Park. It has interactive exhibits, the world’s only Theiophytalia kerri General Manager dinosaur, Geologic Time Tunnel, Flora and Fauna Hall, Geology Hall, Wall of Changing Seasons (time lapse photography exhibit), historic photos and much more.

1995

100,000

50 N/A N/A

Home to world-class art galleries, Broadway-worthy live theatre, and a yearround art school for all ages and skill levels

Erin Hannan Director

1936

100,000

2 N/A N/A

Monthly gallery shows, Labor Day Art Festival and Holiday Market

Juanita Canzoneri 1974 Marketing Manager/ Shop Coordinator

70,200

5 2 6

Military uniforms, weapons, dioramas of 4th Infantry Division history

Joseph Emerson Berg 2009 Director

42,000

9 1 N/A

Contemporary, abstract and traditional art

Jon K. Khoury Executive Director

1997

40,000

57 57 150

We are the region's first and only space, science and technology attraction: an interactive, museum-quality destination that advances space-based science, technology, engineering and mathematics (S-STEM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.

Bryan DeBates Vice PresidentEducation

1983

40,000

15 N/A N/A

Michael Garman's handmade sculptural theater, Magic Town, is a 3,000-square- Vanessa Garman foot miniature city representing a gritty Americana of the past seven decades. It Chief Operating is filled with detailed cityscapes, holograms, trick lighting and special effects. Officer

1972

* In cases of a tie, secondary ranking is by total number of employees. NR- not ranked, indicates that the information necessary for ranking was not provided. N/A- not available. While every attempt is made to ensure the thoroughness and accuracy of the list, omissions and typographical errors may occur. Please send additions/corrections to cristina.jaramillo@csbj.com.

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Experience the Flavor SAVE THE DATE

BOO AT THE PUEBLO ZOO OCTOBER 28

PARADE OF LIGHTS NOVEMBER 25

THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH PANTALEO FARMS OCTOBER 6-22

PUEBLO TOYOTA HOLIDAY LIGHTING EXTRAVAGANZA PUEBLO RIVERWALK NOVEMBER 25

PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN VETERANS DAY PARADE NOVEMBER 11

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91.5 KRCC IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE VISUAL ARTS

17th Annual Pikes Peak Arts Council Awards Tuesday, October 17th from 5 - 8 p.m.

Through a partnership with COPPeR, we present a weekly events segment from Peak Radar on Thursdays on 91.5FM and at KRCC.org.

at the Fine Arts Center

Tickets at: http://bit.ly/2wuPKoK

speakartscouncil.org

For more information visit: www.pike

WITH ART WE THRIVE

We’re making it easier than ever to enjoy the arts at our award-winning museum New Admission Rates and Community Access • General Admission

$10

• Military and Seniors (55+)

• Children 12 and under

FREE

• Students and Teachers (with valid ID)

FREE

Museum Free Days, second Saturday and third Friday of each month – EVERYONE gets in FREE

Extended Museum Hours

Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Closed Mondays

(719) 634-5581 · 30 W. Dale St. · coloradocollege.edu/fac

Celebrating Artis

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VISUAL ARTS

Artwork by Adam Larson

OCTOBER 7

PIKES PEAK CENTER

Celebrate ARTS MONTH WTH US! • GET your tickets today! • 719-520-SHOW

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VISUAL ARTS First Friday every month • 5-8pm* • More than 20 locations • Gallery receptions and artist openings • Food, drink and live music

Details and map: DowntownCS.com/FirstFriday *some open later. Downtown Colorado Springs is a Certified Creative District.

Visit our website

https://www.uccs.edu/~heller

OCTOBER IS

National Arts & Humanities Month! THE HELLER CENTER RECOGNIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF ART AND CULTURE- “WEST OF THE IMAGINATION”IN AMERICA. COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

celebrate

VISUAL ARTS Try something new during Arts Month.

learn more at VisitCOS.com/art

go on an art walk

capture a photo

visit a gallery

create a masterpiece

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VISUAL ARTS supporting

ARTS MONTH

Visual arts This visually stunning bronze commemorative medal declares “Courage Wins over Violence.” Belgium, 1914, by Georges Prud’homme. See it and more in the TRENCHES TO TREATIES: WORLD WAR I IN REMEMBRANCE exhibit.

818 N. Cascade ave. • money.org/money-museum

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VISUAL ARTS cottonwood center for the arts

Galleries& Events& Studios& Classes& Theater. Downtown Colorado Springs is about to get even more artsy.

THE CREATIVE COMMONS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OPENING SOON.

H: tuesday - saturday | 10 am to 5 pm T: 719.520.1899 W: cottonwoodcenterforthearts.com

cottonwood center for the arts 427 east colorado avenue colorado springs, co | 80903

DEMOCRATIC VISTAS FEATURING THE WORK OF BETTY & MURRAY ROSS

On view at GOCA 1420 (UCCS campus) through December 9, 2017

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

FEATURING EMERGING ARTISTS ALONG THE FRONT RANGE

On view at GOCA 121 (downtown) through November 11, 2017

Two galleries. Twice the culture. Open Thursday-Sunday, 1-6p | galleryuccs.org PeakRadar.com/ArtsMonth

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OPINION: SWEET

NCC event puts Springs on cyber map

n 1914, houses didn’t have central air conditioning; most people didn’t have cars, and routine air travel was still a thing of the future. And under certain cybersecurity scenarios, the right kind S W E E T of attack could knock the nation right back to 1914. Electrical grids could go dark; long-distance communication would be impossible. Thanks to the Internet of Things, most modern-day cars wouldn’t run and travel by plane could be impossible. We’d lose touch with satellites for communication and most business activities would grind to a halt. That’s the scenario that retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus will talk about with Gov. John Hickenlooper at the National Cyber Symposium Nov. 1-3 at The Broadmoor hotel. Sponsored by the state’s National Cybersecurity Center and local security accelerator Exponential Impact, the three-day summit features Petraeus and a cast of national and international experts in cybersecurity. Petraeus will speak at the first night of the conference.

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On the second night, Israeli cybersecurity strategist Menny Barzilay will speak. Barzilay is an adviser and consultant in cybersecurity and innovation. He’s a member of the Yuval Ne’eman Workshop for Science, Technology and Security Senior Forum at Tel-Aviv University. He’s a former cyber expert in the Israeli defense forces and was the head of the IT audit department at Bank Hapoalim Group. The goal of the symposium is to answer questions about cybersecurity, blockchain technology (see story, pages 4-5) and current threats and to discuss the best strategies and solutions for keeping networks safe from cyber criminals. The event is the first of its kind for the NCC, just finishing up a year in operation here. Its new interim CEO, Vance Brown, will speak at a panel discussion about blockchain technology and its potential to change financial transactions via Bitcoin and other internet currencies. The star-studded cyber event seems packed with information for business owners: the need for a healthy startup and innovation ecosystem in a city, cybersecurity’s human element, and information from Colorado’s Secretary of Technology and Chief Information Officer Suma Nallapati.

It’s a big deal to have these kinds of internationally recognized faces in Colorado Springs, and with the support of the business community, it will put the city on the radar of multinational cybersecurity companies, startups, venture capitalists and angel investors, all wanting a piece of the cybersecurity industry. And that kind of expertise doesn’t come cheaply: The NCC event will cost $1,500 for all three days, including two nights’ lodging at The Broadmoor. For individual keynote speeches, it’s $300 each night. And for Friday morning’s breakfast and wrapup session, the cost is $50. But the hefty price tag shouldn’t scare people away. This is the NCC’s largest fundraiser for the year, and is a vital part of its success. It’s also an opportunity for the Springs business community to show the rest of the state that it really is the cybersecurity capital of the state — and the nation. Businesses can learn: What IS blockchain after all? Do you know how to use Bitcoins? How will both change the

face of international trade and finance? Are you certain your employees understand the risks of clicking on links in emails and can recognize phishing attempts? Do you know what it will cost in time, lost productivity and damage to your business reputation if they fail to understand the risks? Does your business need to know the current threats to its networks? Are you prepared if someone holds your data hostage? The symposium will answer those questions, and teach business leaders how to prepare for the worst — and prevent it from happening. The NCC’s national symposium is huge for Colorado Springs. While we love our Olympic City USA moniker, we can and should be known for our high concentration of cybersecurity, technology and IT firms. This is the first step in developing a national reputation for innovation, cybersecurity and entrepreneurism. Let’s make sure we support the event and live up to that potential. CSBJ

This is the first step in developing a national reputation for innovation, cyber and entrepreneurism.

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Preparing generations of young people for careers in manufacturing

he Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance and its local chapter, CAMA South, is a membership-driven manufacturing group focused on supporting and growing manufacturing in southern Colorado. Within CAMA South’s organization is a workforce committee chartered to work with educators, manufacturers and community K R A S S Y partners that include individuals and organizations with influence, to prepare the current and next generation of students and young adults for careers in manufacturing. A cooperative effort between local manufacturers and Pikes Peak Community College this summer (with a financial contribution from CAMA South) was a successful first step in making the above a reality in the form of a summer internship program. Our organization, along with other local manufacturers, took advantage of the program orchestrated by PPCC. After receiving resumés and doing face-to-face interviews at PPCC, we selected an individual who we thought was an ideal candidate. We, and the other manufacturers participating in

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the intern project, hosted plant tours for all student participants so they could get a feel for their upcoming internships. This brings me to our specific intern and his five weeks working in our facility. The high school senior-to-be began his internship by shadowing our manufacturing engineers as they used Solid Works and other programs to design projects to be built. To get an appreciation of what it takes to take a drawing and make it into a finished product, the real work began. Initially our intern, having had previous welding experience, was assigned to assist our welder with an important customer’s project. This proved to be a success for all when our head welder said he could not have completed the project on time if it wasn’t for the help he received from the intern. He deburred hundreds of parts that came off our laser cutter; built a base for a de-burring tumbler; and worked on other projects assigned to him by our plant manager. In the end we were sorry to see him leave and will miss his willingness to handle all that was assigned to him. We trust he will take what he learned to the next level and begin a career in manufacturing. Ken Krassy is director of business development at IP Automation Inc., on the board of directors of CAMA South and chairman of its workforce committee.

We trust he will take what he learned to the next level and begin a career in manufacturing.

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Health care transformation requires legislative support To the editor: Information technology drives improved quality, lower costs and higher productivity across almost every industry. Health care is no exception. Information technology, unlike most other political topics, garners widespread bipartisan support, yet legislative action lags the fast-growing opportunities for information technology to improve our health care system. National Health IT week will be celebrated Oct. 2-6. This week is a great time to reflect on how we can support policies and legislation that enable providers to adopt health information technology. Key areas requiring action include: • Growing and improving the Colorado network infrastructure for digital access to health care information; • Expanding reimbursement for electronic telehealth that extends access to health care for less mobile and rural citizens; • Requiring Electronic Health Record conformance

with standards that allow providers to seamlessly exchange patient records; and • Funding cybersecurity support for providers to protect confidential patient information. Before the next election, the Colorado Health Information Management Systems Society invites you to visit coloradochapter.himss.org where you can learn more about opportunities to improve our health care system through health care information technology. Sincerely, Patrick Guffey, M.D., CHIMSS president Michael Jefferies, chief information officer, Boulder Community Health, CHIMSS Board Member CT Lin, M.D., chief medical information officer, UCHealth, CHIMSS Board Member Sharon Kirby, MSN RN-BC, chief nursing informatics officer, Centura Health, CHIMSS Board Member Jeffrey Pelot, CHIMSS board member

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try to ensure its industry’s priorities are addressed. The email said the current discussion of the tax code presents “an important opportunity for NAHB to explore additional policy options to support our industry and homeownership.” The email continued: “To strengthen our position at the negotiating table, NAHB’s Executive Board today voted to revise our tax policy to provide more flexibility as we work with Congress on updating the tax code. NAHB supports a tax system that is simple and fair, and that promotes greater housing opportunity for Americans across the economic spectrum.” The tax policies that NAHB supports include: • A homeownership tax incentive; • The low-income housing tax credit, along with additional resources to meet the affordability crisis; • Tax incentives for remodeling, including energy efficiency tax credits; • The exclusion of capital gains on the sale of a principal residence; and • Business interest deductions for small businesses. “The elimination of one deduction, say, on the construction industry, may have large repercussions,” said Trinity Bradley-Anderson, managing partner at accounting firm Stockman Kast Ryan + Co. “It could have a ripple effect on the whole economy.” The Trump framework also states: “In addition, numerous other special inclusions and deductions will be repealed or restricted.” That leaves the door wide open, Goodenbour said. Trump’s framework specifically preserved business credits in two areas where tax incentives have proven to be effective for the economy: research and development and construction of low-income housing. “This [framework] should be good for business owners,” Eastman said. “There’s the potential of a lower tax rate but business owners don’t exactly know what they’ll have to give up to get it. There’s economic benefit to the overall plan — there should be more foot traffic in your store because the business and individual tax cuts should stimulate economic activity. “Businesses should get a lower rate and it’s easier to file. That’s good for your business.” CSBJ n

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Pool: Combined OEM services the exception, not the rule From page 9

If a combined effort is the answer, Waters said, that would affect municipalities outside Colorado Springs that are in the county’s jurisdiction. That’s one reason Manitou Springs Police Chief Joe Ribeiro is on the task force. “When we’ve come through large events in the past — like the Waldo Canyon and Black Forest fires — we always notice that communication could be better between the county and the city OEMs,” Rose said. “It’s not from a lack of effort. Nobody should take this to mean the county and city don’t work together in an emergency, but from an efficiency standpoint, a joint information center would be best.” That was talked about after the Waldo Canyon fire, Rose said, which led to a discussion of combining the OEMs. “That idea didn’t go very far,” he said. A combined OEM, at least for communications, might have been helpful during a bizarre snowstorm two years ago, Rose said. “The county portion of Woodmen Road was closed and we were putting that word out,” Rose said. “But

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the city portion of Woodmen Road was open and they were putting that out. Then it switched, so it was confusing to the public.” Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers has called combining the two departments “low-hanging fruit,” Rose said. “The mayor is very interested in the idea of more efficiency,” Waters said. “He’s one of the driving forces of making it happen. It just makes sense to combine and have a force multiplier.”

THE BOULDER MODEL Other local governments have combined their services, such as the city of Denver and Denver County, and Boulder and Boulder County. “It’s the exception, not the rule,” Rose said. Mike Chard, director for the Boulder Office of Emergency Management, said in an email that the city of Boulder and Boulder County signed an agreement in 2005 and fully integrated with an updated IGA in 2015. He said that savings for the Boulder OEM is about $300,000 annually. Boulder Office of Emergency Management Deputy Director Amy Danzl said there are many benefits in

having a combined city/county OEM but that every community needs to weigh its options. “Every jurisdiction is different, but it works beautifully for our city and county,” Danzl said. “We’ve had a great experience with it. We’re able to save time and money and it helps with planning and coordination of response efforts.” Chard said that money also has been saved by avoiding contracting costs. “We have saved millions because we can provide a strong capability, provide less expensive local response, better reimbursement tracking,” he said, “so good [return on investment].” VanderWerf said the Colorado Springs Police Department and El Paso County Sheriff’s Office “share resources all the time.” “Both the city and county have plans for firefighting and other emergency events,” VanderWerf said. “In some ways, they deal with different issues, but some of it is duplication. If we decide to combine efforts in this situation, it’s got to fit our environment. Right now our governments of the county and city are working well together, but if that’s not the case in 10 years, you need to have a model that will still work well.” CSBJ n

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700555 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On June 30, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): SHAINE M MONTGOMERY Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for STEARNS LENDING, LLC, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: STEARNS LENDING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: December 24, 2014 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 26, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 214119017 Original Principal Amount: $199,224.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $139,880.02 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1, IN BLOCK 8, IN SUNDOWN SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 15, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5803 GRANBY HILL DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described

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for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-015829 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700569 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 7, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): JASON EASTMAN Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for GB HOME EQUITY, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NPL CAPITAL, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: April 03, 2007 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 17, 2007 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 207052034 Original Principal Amount: $40,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $36,632.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LYING AND BEING LOCATED IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO; ALL THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OR TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS: LOT 6 BLOCK 3, COLORADO COUNTRY FILING NO. 10, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5440 SACRAMENTO PLACE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/08/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/15/2017 Last Publication: 10/13/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503

Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/07/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: William R. Arant III #36864 Arant Law, LLC 11020 S. Pikes Peak Drive, Ste 220 Parker, CO 80138 (720) 541-7903 Attorney File # 5988 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700570 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 10, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): ROBERTO M GOMEZ and DANELLE L GOMEZ Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for lender, USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Date of Deed of Trust: August 10, 2015 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 11, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 215086560 Original Principal Amount: $400,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $389,498.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 101, INDIGO RANCH AT STETSON RIDGE FILING NO. 4, CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6360 SHOOTING IRON WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/08/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/15/2017 Last Publication: 10/13/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial

Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/10/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Holly Ryan #32647 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-945-30073 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700575 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 13, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): BRIAN R. KING and KRYSTAL D. KING Original Beneficiary(ies): MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust: December 31, 2009 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 20, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 210005093 Original Principal Amount: $234,945.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $205,687.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 13, NORTHCREST FILING NO. 2, PHASE 3, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3050 FRAZIER LANE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/22/2017 Last Publication: 10/20/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503

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Colorado Springs Business Journal

PUBLIC NOTICES Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/13/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-016025 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700592 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 17, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): RACHEL VANG Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as the nominee for lender, LEHMAN BROTHERS BANK, FSB, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (“FANNIE MAE”), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Date of Deed of Trust: December 05, 2006 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 13, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 206180326 Re-Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 207002003 Re-Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 04, 2007 Original Principal Amount: $79,200.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $78,662.66 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. EPC201700592 EXHIBIT A Condominium Unit L, Building 3440, Sierra Pointe Condominiums (formerly known as Snapfinger Woods Condominiums), according to the Amended Condominium Map for Snapfinger Woods Condominiums, recorded on June 22, 1981 in Book 2 at Page 58, Reception No. 781667 in the Records of the Clerk and Recorder at the County of El Paso, Colorado, and as defined and described in the Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration for Sierra Point Condominiums (formerly known as Snapfinger Woods Condominiums) recorded on May 22, 1986 in Book 5173 at page 1468, Reception No. 01399203 in said records, County of El Paso, State of Colorado Also known by street and number as: 3440 PARKMOOR VILLAGE DR L, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/22/2017 Last Publication: 10/20/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE

FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/17/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Toni M. Owan #30580 Medved Dale Decker & Deere, LLC 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 17-914-30076 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700594 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): DIXON G TRICH and KATHLEEN A WILSON Original Beneficiary(ies): COLDWELL BANKER MORTGAGE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust: January 13, 2004 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 02, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 204017459 Original Principal Amount: $242,249.55 Outstanding Principal Balance: $183,880.74 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 4, HIGH MEADOWS AT SPRINGS RANCH FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4348 ROUND HILL DRIVE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/22/2017 Last Publication: 10/20/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/18/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Sheila J. Finn #36637

JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-016074 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700595 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): Mahala Sue Springhower Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Universal Lending Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: April 12, 2011 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 12, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 211036738 Original Principal Amount: $194,930.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $163,265.50 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 46, STETSON HILLS SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 34, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 5247 Ferrari Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/22/2017 Last Publication: 10/20/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/18/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-775756-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700597 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2017, the undersigned Public

Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): David Bowen Original Beneficiary(ies): Firstier Financial Group, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Desert Springs Investments, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: August 01, 2006 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 04, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 206115202 Original Principal Amount: $100,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $100,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Lot 3 in North Circle Plaza Subdivision, in the City of Colorado Springs, County of El Paso, State of Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 1867 North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/22/2017 Last Publication: 10/20/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/19/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Lyndsay S. Ressler #37015 Ressler Law 30 East Kiowa St., Suite 101 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 578-0200 Attorney File # Bowen The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700598 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the

County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): STANLEY L MARTINEZ Original Beneficiary(ies): WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: April 01, 2011 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 06, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 211034356 Original Principal Amount: $132,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,798.41 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 9, BLOCK 1, CIMARRON HILLS FIRST FILING, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 6757 DALE ROAD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80915. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/15/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/22/2017 Last Publication: 10/20/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/19/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Nicholas H. Santarelli #46592 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 17-016129 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700604 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): JOHN PAGE Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: May 31, 2013 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 06, 2013 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 213073507 Original Principal Amount: $156,772.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $144,747.70 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you

are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT A UNIT 201, ACCORDING TO THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE VISTAS AT NOR’WOOD CONDOMINIUMS, BUILDING 1 RECORDED DECEMBER 10, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 212600952, PLAT BOOK 111, PAGE 205, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO AND AS DEFINED AND DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THE VISTAS AT NOR’WOOD CONDOMINIUMS, RECORDED ON JANUARY 8, 2007 AT RECEPTION NO. 207003235 AND ANNEXATION OF ADDITIONAL LAND RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 212150445 IN SAID RECORDS, AS AMENDED, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT GARAGE UNIT 3, BUILDING NO. 1, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM MAP FOR THE VISTAS AT NOR’WOOD CONDOMINIUMS, BUILDING 1 RECORDED DECEMBER 10, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 212600952, PLAT BOOK 111, PAGE 205, IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4790 WELLS BRANCH HEIGHTS, 201, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/22/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/29/2017 Last Publication: 10/27/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/21/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-776436-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700605 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): JERAMIE J CRABTREE and ROBYN A CRABTREE Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PEOPLES

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PUBLIC NOTICES MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: September 23, 2011 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 29, 2011 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 211094948 Original Principal Amount: $194,930.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $182,717.75 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 10, CONSTITUTION HILLS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 2587 WEYBURN WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/22/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/29/2017 Last Publication: 10/27/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/21/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-17-775938-LL The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700609 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): ROGER BADER Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as nominee for NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series

2007-KS2 Date of Deed of Trust: November 15, 2006 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 21, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 206170123 Original Principal Amount: $171,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $173,689.48 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 18 IN BLOCK 5 IN CANDLEWOOD FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 4565 SLEEPY HOLLOW CIRCLE N, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/22/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/29/2017 Last Publication: 10/27/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/21/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Nichole Williams #49611 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1199 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000006857742 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700622 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 26, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): JEAN M. DOLE Original Beneficiary(ies): COLORADO SPRINGS SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: January 24, 1996 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 31, 1996 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 96012356 Original Principal Amount: $64,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $13,527.81 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed

of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 43, BLOCK 1, CONSTITUTION HILLS NORTH FILING NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK Y-3 AT PAGE 25, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6256 CHANTILLY PLACE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/22/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 9/29/2017 Last Publication: 10/27/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/26/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Karen J. Radakovich #11649 Frascona Joiner Goodman and Greenstein PC 4750 Table Mesa Drive Boulder, CO 80305-5500 (303) 494-3000 Attorney File # 7192-10380 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700634 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): CHARLES O’NEIL, JR. Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: March 02, 2010 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 22, 2010 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 210026225 Original Principal Amount: $187,963.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $178,816.33 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 1 IN CONSTITUTION HILLS FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded September 30, 2013 at Reception No. 213122607; Order: For Entry of Default Judgement, For Reformation, Quieting Title and for an Order and Decree of Foreclosure Against Kelly L. Harwood- O’Neil and Charles E. O’Neil, JR. recorded June 27, 2017 at Reception No. 217074964; Order to Amend Orders from June 13, 2017 and April 14, 2017 granted July 20, 2017 and recorded July 25, 2017 at Reception No. 217087374.

Also known by street and number as: 2643 Weyburn Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/29/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/6/2017 Last Publication: 11/3/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/31/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore, P.C. 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 14-01191SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700635 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 31, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): THE JOSE E. LEON REVOCABLE TRUST DATED DECEMBER 12, 1996 Original Beneficiary(ies): WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, a federal association Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MTGLQ Investors, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust: December 26, 2003 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: January 12, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 204006321 Original Principal Amount: $138,275.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $178,237.16 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 12, RIDGEVIEW AT STETSON HILLS FILING NO. 32, CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. *Scrivener’s Error Affidavit recorded on 12/28/2012 as Reception Number 212155257 to correct grantor on deed of trust Also known by street and number as: 6487 SUMMER GRACE STREET, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on

Wednesday, 11/29/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/6/2017 Last Publication: 11/3/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 07/31/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Eve Grina #43658 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-14-623639-JS The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC201700643 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 2, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): Bernard L. Kaufman and Suzanne P. Kaufman Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for People’s Choice Home Loan, Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-HE2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Date of Deed of Trust: August 30, 2006 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 31, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 206129659 Original Principal Amount: $176,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $191,735.49 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due

together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 201, IN THE HOMESTEAD SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 5045 Splendid Circle North, Colorado Springs, CO 80917. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/29/2017, at Robert Russel Building, 105 East Vermijo, Suite 120, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/6/2017 Last Publication: 11/3/2017 Name of Publication: Colorado Springs Business Journal IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 3838-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 08/02/2017 Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Thomas S. Mowle, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David A. Shore #19973 Hellerstein and Shore, P.C. 5347 S. Valentia Way, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 17-00253SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

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