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Assessment team issues report By Pat Hill
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A report from the Main Street assessment team was brutally honest about the challenges Woodland Park faces as far as economic development is concerned. Among the ideas was to reduce the four lanes of U.S. 24 to two lanes, adding 12 feet of parking and pedestrian space on each side. Photo by Pat Hill
The entrance to Woodland Park is too cluttered with a profusion of signs and U.S. 24 is a hindrance to the economic health of the city. In a report heard by more than 120 people April 1 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, representatives of the Colorado Main Street program proposed solutions to the city’s negatives. Main Street, sponsored by the Department of Local Affairs, is designed to infuse economic energy into cities around the state. Woodland Park has until July 1 to submit a letter of intent to be accepted into the program. While the Main Street assessment team found many positives, such as the scenic beauty of Woodland Park, it’s the negatives that hamper the city’s economic future. “There’s a strong sense of community here,” said Katherine Correll, who introduced the report. “There is a very strong independent type of attitude and people appreciate that spirit. There’s a strong faith community but businesses face a lot of challenges.” Among the challenges are an aging de-
mographic and traffic on U.S. 24, she said. On the plus side, the proposed development at Woodland Station has generated excitement. As well, the Main Street program has inspired residents to unite in focus groups for a penetrating look at the city’s strengths and weaknesses, the genesis for the report. Nonetheless, Correll said, communication among the residents can be challenging while opportunities for youth and young people are limited and varied. To enhance downtown vitality Woodland Park will need funding for physical improvements, a marketing plan, citizen surveys, successful events and community engagement, Correll said. Funding is available through grants from DOLA, which was represented that evening by Greg Winkler. “The tools you choose are going to impact how effective you are in meeting your objectives,” Correll said. To start off, the team recommends that the community promote communication among the residents, form partnerships and implement strategic collaboration. Issues continues on Page 5
WP declares National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Starts refit of city hall drainage system By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
Woodland Park Mayor David Turley read a proclamation into the city record declaring April 6-12 as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in the city. About 400 Teller County citizens are directly harmed by crime each year; just a small part of the 18.7 million Americans who become victims of crime each year. These numbers don’t include the many family members, friends, neighbors and co-workers indirectly affected by crime. Teller County Victims Assistance Program Director Jan McKamy and her assistant Cindy Parker attended the April 3 Woodland Park City Council meeting for the express purpose of acknowledging the proclamation, which states that crimes include everything from homicide and violence and sexual abuse to drunk driving crashes and stalking. The proclamation is meant to “reaffirm the city of Woodland Park’s commitment to respect and enforce victim’s rights and address their needs during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week and throughout the year. A reminder of last year’s floods was also on the council agenda as councilmembers approved the expenditure of $63,052 to solve a problem with a small drain located at city hall’s front door. The drain was blocked by pine nee-
dles and other debris when the city received between 3.6 and 5 inches on Aug. 22. Between that and the overtaxed sump pump the drain was attached to, more that 6 inches of water entered city hall through the front door. The city’s insurance through the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency covered the flood damage but the city still needed to fix problems with city hall’s drainage system so that flooding wouldn’t happen again. The drain’s grate will be enlarged and the area it serves will be increased and disconnected from the building’s sump pump. Storm water will be rerouted to a nearby municipal storm water drain at the corner of Center Street and Henrietta Avenue. Lamb Plumbing and Excavating won the competitive bid for this project. With these two agenda items covered, the rest of the council meeting was taken up with reports and the approval of a small raise for City Manager David Buttery. Economic Development Director Brian Fleer reported on efforts to continue work on Woodland Station’s remaining lots 2-5 and the former Amerigas tank farm. Developers Kip Unruh, Arden Weatherford and former mayor Steve Randolph are working in a joint effort with the city’s Office of Economic Development and the Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority to formalize plans based on concepts that were presented earlier this year.
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On April 3, after proclaiming April 6-12 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Woodland Park Mayor Dave Turley gives a copy of the proclamation to Teller County Victims’ Assistance Program Director Jan McKamy, center, and her assistant Cindy Parker. Photos by Norma Engelberg Developing Woodland Station to build-out is one of Fleer’s and the Authority’s seven top work program targets for 2014 and the next few years. Other targets include the development of the Main Street program and Creative Arts District. A preliminary summary of the two-day Main Street community assessment that took place on March 31 and April 1 will be posted on the city website, www. city-woodlandpark.org, and the finished assessment document will be added to the website when it arrives at city hall in about four weeks.
This small drain was all that came between the Woodland Park City Hall’s front door and the 3.6-5 inches of rain that fell last August. The drain clogged and the sump-pump it was attached to couldn’t handle all the rain that fell so 6 inches of water churned through the building’s door. The city will be spending about $63,000 to fix the problem so that the flooding doesn’t happen again.
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Manriquez jumps in
Worthey wins By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Green Mountain Falls’ Mayor Lorrie Worthey has been re-elected in the municipal election April 1. Worthey handily won the hotly-contested race with 143 votes while her opponent, Jane Newberry, mayor pro tem, finished the race with 118 votes. Chris Quinn took 165 votes to take a seat on the town board, joining other victors David Cook, who captured 175 votes and Michael Butts, with 157. Margaret Peterson, current trustee who fulfilled the term of Scott Useman, lost her bid to remain on the board. Peterson took 123 votes.
Mark Manriquez is back in the race for Teller County Sheriff. This time around, Manriquez is running as an unaffiliated candidate and must collect 144 signatures to be eligible for the November ballot. Manriquez Manriquez lost to Mike Ensminger in 2000 Ensminger is running again on the Republican ticket.
Lorrie Worthey was re-elected as mayor of Green Mountain Falls in the election April 1. File photo
Newberry moves on By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com A day after the municipal election in Green Mountain Falls, Jane Newberry talks about her campaign to unseat current mayor, Lorrie Worthey. Newberry captured 118 votes to Worthey’s 143. “I actually thought it was a good turnout of voters for Green Mountain Falls,” she said. While Newberry expected a close race, she was surprised by the outcome. “I was hoping it would be different but I’m really so thankful for everybody who got out there, voted for me, called their friends,” she said. “It is what it is. I had great sup-
port, some great meetings with the residents.” Newberry lauds all of the candidates in the race won by Worthey and trusteeselect David Cook, Michael Butts and Chris Quinn. Current trustee Margaret Peterson was defeated in her bid to retain the trustee seat. “I think everyone who competed and campaigned really showed a lot of spirit, a lot of devotion to Green Mountain Falls,” she said. Newberry served as mayor pro tem and was on the board of trustees for 10 years. “It’s quite the lifestyle change for me,” she said.
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Mayor pro tem Jane Newberry, lost her bid to unseat Mayor Lorrie Worthey in the April 1 election. Photo by Pat Hill
correction In the front-page article of the March 19 edition of the Courier about the upcoming location of Teller County offices, the correct statement is that only vehicle
license plates are available through the county. There is no driver’s license office in the county.
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State firefighting fleet cleared for takeoff Plan would set aside $21 million to purchase or contract planes, helicopters By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com One way or another, the state will soon free up money to get an unfunded aerial firefighting fleet off the ground. The governor’s office and legislative leaders are on board with a spending plan that would set aside $21 million to purchase or contract planes and helicopters that are equipped to fight fires. The money was approved through an amendment to the annual state budget that was debated in the Senate on April 3. Gov. John Hickenlooper’s office and lawmakers will have to get creative to find where in the budget the fleet funding will be secured. But all sides agree that this will happen this year — much to excitement of the legislator who has been instrumental in driving the creation of the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps. “Quite frankly, this is the most important legislation of my life,” said Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction. The funding behind King’s effort comes on the heels of a much-anticipated state
fire report that was released last week. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control found that the state lacks resources in key firefighting areas, including a lack of aerial firefighting capabilities. “Colorado does not have the ability to deliver approReport priate aviation resources in a timely fashion to support local suppression response to small fires while they are still small,” states the report, which was authored by CDFPC Director Paul Cooke. The report was mandated through last year’s passage of a bill — sponsored by King and Sen. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge — that created the Colorado Firefighting Air Corps, a state-owned firefighting fleet. The “idea” of the fleet became law, but the legislation went unfunded, at least until the state could learn more about the feasibility of having its own fire fleet. Prior to the release of the fire report, Hickenlooper had been non-committal on the idea of undertaking the potentially enormous costs that come with operating a state-owned aerial fleet. However, Hickenlooper had been open to exploring ways
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of sharing those costs through a multistate effort. For months, it was uncertain whether the fleet would ever become a reality. That all changed after Cooke released his 103page fire report on March 28. Cooke presented the report’s finding to a special legislative committee on April 3. He told lawmakers that Colorado competes with other states for federal resources to fight fires, and that the state doesn’t have the proper amount of tools needed to combat early or late-season wildfires. Cooke also said that the state currently has just two, single-engine air tankers available to deal with the entire state’s firefighting needs. “The state, in terms of being able to help to bring overwhelming force to a wildfire, that’s not the case...” he said. Cooke’s report recommended that the state acquire $33 million worth of firefighting aircraft and other technology. But Cooke later told the governor’s office that it should hold off on acquiring two large, fixed-wing air tankers — as his report recommended — because precipitation from this winter’s weather makes it difficult to determine when those large tankers would even be needed this year. That cuts price tag by $12 million. So the state plans to move forward with the purchase of two multi-mission fixed-
wing planes and will contract for the use of four Type III rotor wing planes and four single-engine air tankers. The state will also spend $100,000 to set up a wildfire information management system, which will provide real-time fire information within the statewide fire communications system. The rest of the $21 million will be spent of airport fees, equipment and other related expenses. The Senate set aside the fleet money for this year’s budget in a placeholder funding area, until it is moved to another area within the budget. Henry Sobanet, the state’s budget director, said that the funding is expected to come from the state’s Tax Payer Bill of Rights reserves and through the delaying of paying back certain cash funds. “I think we’ll get the funding from the exact places where we want to see it come from,” Sobanet said. Alan Salazar, Hickenlooper’s chief strategist, said the governor’s office believes this is a large investment worth undertaking. “We don’t throw $20 million around lightly,” Salazar said. “But in the context of the potential costs of the fire and getting ahead of it, the consensus... is that this is a wise new position for the state to take.”
so much inside the courier this week
Gold Belt tour participates in 25th anniversary at capital. Page 5
Fossil Beds celebrate park week with free admission. Page 4
Habitat moves forward. Page 11
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Fossil Beds celebrate park week with free admission Staff report Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument along with America’s 401 other national park units will celebrate National Park Week from April 19-27. Fees in all national park areas will be waived on April 19 and 20. The theme for this year’s National Park Week invites visitors to “Go Wild” for history, nature, culture, wildlife, and fun in America’s national parks. Additional information, including a list of National Park Week events nationwide can be found online at www.nationalparkweek.org. At Florissant Fossil Beds visitors are invited to “Go Wild for Trees and Animals” — both ancient and modern. Consider starting a visit in the Monument’s new, state-of-the-art visitor center where everyone can view the park film “Shadows of the Past,” explore hands-on exhibits, and visit the recently remodeled bookstore. Children can earn their Junior Ranger Badge or Patch through the free, Junior Ranger program. If hiking is more fun, enjoy one of the many secluded trails at the park. There are 14 miles of trails that wind through the peaceful, montane forests of the Florissant valley. The Monument also has two picnic areas where one can enjoy an outdoor lunch. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Besides the fee-free weekend on April 19-20, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will offer visitors the opportunity to participate in several ranger-led programs: Sunday, April 20 — “Go Wild About Trees: Ancient and Modern” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Join Ranger Whitney at the arts and crafts table where you will make tree cookie nametags. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Join Ranger Shawn to learn about “Culturally Modified Trees” which are living artifacts that tell
Teller County residents are energized by cold weather and a brisk hike through the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. This cheery group has just completed a trek through the Hornbek Wildlife Loop Jan. 22. Photo by FFBNM ranger Jeff Wolin us about the Ute people and other native peoples that once lived within the area that is now Florissant Fossil Beds. Meet at the Visitor Center. 1.5 mile roundtrip. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Join Ranger Denise for a walk in the petrified forest and learn about the volcano that turned giant redwood trees into stone. Meet at the Visitor Center. 1.5 mile roundtrip. April 26 — “Go Wild About Animals: Ancient and Modern” 11 a.m. — Join Geologist Steve Veatch
to learn about the only ice age mammal found at Florissant Fossil Beds – Milo the Mammoth. Meet at the Visitor Center. 45 minutes. Noon — Join Volunteer Interpreter Allan Studer for a talk about living in or hiking in black bear and mountain lion habitat. Meet at the Yurt (tent) across from the Visitor Center. 45 minute. Program will be followed with an optional 1.5 mile hike on the Sawmill Trail. 1 to 3 p.m. — Join a park volunteer in
the fossil demonstration lab. See some of the smallest fossil animals found at Florissant – insects! Meet at the Yurt (tent) across from the Visitor Center To learn more about fee-free days in national parks around the country in 2014, go to http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm. For additional information visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/flfo or call at (719) 748 – 3253, Ext. 202.
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Cripple Creek Job Fair Presented by
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Connect with 13 Hiring Employers! Attend Job Fair Readiness training before you enter the job fair. Locals helped celebrate the State of Colorado Byways program 25th Anniversary at the Capital on March 14. Courtesy photo
Gold Belt tour participates in 25th anniversary at capital Staff report The 25th anniversary of Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways program was celebrated on March 14 at the Colorado State Capitol Building. As part of the celebration, Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commissioners and numerous Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway organizations met with elected officials, to rededicate the byways through a proclamation, explaining how the state’s byways contribute to the quality of life in Colorado and provide exceptional travel opportunities throughout the state. Eleven of Colorado’s 25 byways are designated by the U.S. Secretary
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However, on the down side, she added, a large part of the community is not engaged. “Think about a citizens’ academy or a Leadership Woodland Park,” she said. “Include youth in that.” On the subject of improving the bottom line, Correll chided business owners who keep inconsistent hours. “If people get used to businesses being closed when they come downtown, they’ll stop coming,” she said, adding that a weekly event at night might draw people downtown. With a large affluent population, businesses are missing out on attracting customers from that segment when the “closed” sign is a brush-off. When it comes to planning events, there is too much disunity among the planners. “We recommend you fill out an events calendar and objective list each year,” said Becky Parham, coordinator of Main Street in Victor. “You build partnerships around those events to fill in the gaps. Consider creating a special calendar for residents and a separate one for visitors.” Casting a positive light on U.S. 24, the team suggests using the stores as billboards, Parham said. “Our recommendation is to re-activate and beautify vacant storefronts with creative displays,” she said. “Encourage entrepreneurs, artists, business and property owners and community groups to fill those vacant spaces for short- and long-term use.” In the core of downtown, the team recommends creating active public spaces in the breezeways as well as the back of the
of Transportation as America’s Byways®, which gives Colorado more national designations than any other state. The Gold Belt Tour is both a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway and a National Scenic Byway. The Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway retraces the historic travel routes connecting Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District, site of the world’s largest gold rush, to the communities of Florence, Cañon City, and Florissant. To learn more about Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways and The Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway visit www. goldbeltbyway.com.
buildings facing the municipal parking lot. To illustrate, the team showed a photo of the patio at Cowbells. To entice people off the highway, the team suggests encouraging vendor carts, tables and chairs along the breezeways and sidewalks. “Provide additional railings at the curb where the sidewalks are narrow,” said Mike Hussey, landscape architect and member of the team. Hussey proposed what is perhaps the most revolutionary idea to counteract the negatives of the highway. “In Monte Vista, we reduced four lanes of the highway down to two lanes with a center turn lane,” he said. “By doing that in Woodland Park, you’d gain 12 feet on either side.” The 12 feet could be converted to a parallel parking and bicycle lanes, he said. “Most importantly you create a significant buffer between the travel lane and the sidewalk,” he said. “You wouldn’t be getting all that dirt and gravel kicked up all the time.” Granted, he added, the change couldn’t be implemented without a traffic study for the Colorado Department of Transportation showing that traffic would not be impacted. “Another idea and I know the city is working on this is to reduce the speed limit to 25 mph. I’ve seen cars in the last couple of days going 40 or 50, perhaps even faster.” As well, the team recommends that the city improve the downtown sidewalks. The Main Street Program was initiated 30 years ago on the East Coast as a grassroots approach to revitalizing downtowns. For more information, check www.downtowncoloradoinc.org. The project is a collaboration of the Downtown and Economic Development office, the city of Woodland Park and the Main Street committee.
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Death around every turn in the mine tunnels “Life comes to the miners out of their deaths, and death out of their lives.” __ Mary Harris “Mother” Jones It was mining, of course, the brought the big rush to Colorado in the first place. Gold, and then silver miners, flooded into the state from the east in 1859. But the dangerous business, violent surroundings, and unhealthy lifestyle also sent many packing for the pearly gates. And mines beget more mines. With the influx of people and the need for power and heat, development of massive coalfields in several areas of the state occurred. With coal mining came more death. “Early coal mining in Colorado was extremely dangerous, and the state had one of the highest death rates in the nation,” according to Miningartifacts.org. “During the three decades from 1884 to 1914, more than 1700 men died in Colorado’s coal mines.” As in many other states, there was no organized reporting of mine fatalities initially, but in 1884 the death of 59 miners at the Crested Butte coal mine in Gunnison County, brought about legislation in the state requiring mining companies to
report their accidents. But just because the mine companies had to report them, it didn’t mean the deaths and mining accidents stopped occurring – quite the contrary. Of particular note was the string of bad luck experienced in Las Animas County in 1910. “On the last day of January, 1910, 35 of the 110 men in Primero mine had already walked out of the mine and another four were in the portal mouth when an explosion shot out of the portal. Three of these four were killed when they were hurled against a set of moving coal cars. One man inside was found alive. The last of the bodies was found three and a half months
later for a total of 75 dead,” according to Sangres.com (Your Daily Dose of the Mountains.) “Then, at ten o’clock on the night of October 8 that same year, 56 were killed by a dust explosion in the Starkville mine. Only a month later at Victor-American’s number three mine at Delagua, 79 more were killed, three of these killed by flying rocks and timbers outside the portal. After a four month lull, Cokedale blew; and then Hastings on June 18, 1912. Twelve men were killed by an explosion caused by a defective safety lamp carried by the fire boss. Hastings was to have yet a worse day before the end of the decade.” On April 27, 1917, a fire at the Victor American Hastings Coal Mine in Hastings left 121 miners dead. But it wasn’t just mining that could get you killed. Organizing and unionizing proved to be deadly for some miners and their family as well. In the notable examples of Ludlow in April of 1914, and the Columbine Mine massacre in 1927, the Colorado National Guard or the Mine Owner’s machine guns could take you out. In Ludlow, deaths occurred during a
night attack by the Colorado National Guard after a day-long fight between strikers and the Guard. The massacre resulted in the violent deaths of between 19 and 25 people; sources vary, but all sources include two women and eleven children who were asphyxiated and burned to death under a single tent. In the case of Columbine Mine, A fight broke out between Colorado state police and a group of striking coalminers. Machine guns were used by the police, or by guards working for the mine (it is not clear which), against the unarmed miners and six strikers were killed. Many more were injured. Add all that to together with the threat from silicosis if you were a hardrock miner, or black lung disease for coalminers, and general dynamite and equipment accidents – an earlyday Colorado miner didn’t stand much of a chance for a rocking chair passing. The morticians and the coffin builders did booming business in the camps around the state.
Region has a long, storied baseball history I attended the Colorado Springs Sky Sox “Meet the Players Luncheon” on April 1. It was a festive event with past and present club dignitaries on hand, as well as hundreds of loyal fans from the Pikes Peak region. The place was also packed with members of the media, each looking to get a scoop. Sky Sox manager Glenallen Hill was the most sought after figure of the day. Hill, who is in his 10th season with the Colorado Rockies organization and second as skipper of the Sky Sox, didn’t make any bold predictions. “We are going to block and tackle and show up every day and take advantage of the small opportunities to win,” Hill said with a smile. “When I say block and tackle that means playing good defense and manufacturing runs and pitching well. “The expectations are high for our players to do those things. This year there will be some excitement going on between the lines.”
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Hill enjoyed a solid major league career, belting 186 homers while playing for seven teams in 13 seasons. He was a member of the New York Yankees’ 2000 World Series team. Hill is hoping to lead the Sky Sox to their first playoff appearance since 1997. They have not won a playoff game since 1995, when the organization captured its second Pacific Coast League title. The Pikes Peak region has a long history of professional and semi-pro baseball teams. The first organized clubs date to the 1870s, not long after General William
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Jackson Palmer founded the city. By the turn of the 20th century Colorado Springs had its first minor league team. The Colorado Springs Millionaires played in the Western League from 1901 to 1905. The team actually moved to Pueblo July 15 of 1905 to finish out that season. In 1912, the Millionaires popped up again with a team in the Rocky Mountain League. But the Millionaires moved to Dawson on June 15. The league disbanded on July 5. In 1916, the Wichita Wolves of the Western League moved to Colorado Springs on Sept. 10 to finish out the season as the Millionaires. The team was back in Wichita for the 1917 season and played under the names Witches. Colorado Springs was without professional baseball until 1950 when the original Sky Sox joined the Western League. The team played at Memorial Park and drew 107,264 fans that first season. The name Sky Sox was chosen through a contest. The winning name was present-
ed by Melvin Barhite, who is 92 years old today and resides in Calhan. The Sky Sox had a cult-like following in Colorado Springs. An affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, the Sky Sox’s greatest player of the 1950s was catcher Sam Hairston. Other colorful characters were Pat Seerey, Connie Johnson, Ken Landenberger, Joe Kirrene, Ron Cooper, Gene Sheets, Bill Hicks, Stan Johnson, Jim McAnany and Clyde Perry. The Sky Sox made the playoffs in 1952, 1953 and 1955. In 1958, they had the best record in the Western League but there were no playoffs that season. The 1958 season also proved to be the final season for the Sky Sox. The Western League ceased to exist. For the next 30 years the only way fans of our region could watch professional baseball in person was to go to Denver, where the Denver Bears played in old Mile Summers continues on Page 9
The first post office The early days in El Paso County were pretty quiet before they discovered gold on Cherry Creek in 1859. The earliest settlers south of “the Divide” were very isolated. One of these was the McShane family. The first post office was at McShane’s Ranch and the mail arrived on horseback from Denver. The area was interesting in that there were well-forested areas, but also signs of some really serious forest fires. In the mountains to the west, signs of an old fire ran south toward Pikes Peak and around it south toward the Arkansas River. It was said this fire burned about 10 years before the Denver gold rush. Other fires had burned down Mount Herman toward the plains. In 1870 the road from Denver to Colorado City passed about where 105 winds through Lark Spur, but the town was not there yet, along the creek to where Greenland stands, and on up to Palmer Lake, which was not there yet either, and on down to McShane’s Ranch. Henry Limbauch built a tavern on the side of the road. When the Denver and Rio Grande railroad was built it generally followed the same route. Construction crews built a tent camp not far away in the summer of 1871. The railroad built a passing siding on the relatively gentle hill side. It was called Henry’s Station and Limbauch moved his building closer to the tracks. The post office was moved from McShane’s into a building on the road not far from Limbauch’s. The settlement got the name Monument from a big rock outcropping
generally called “the monument.” The settlement soon had a school house, which also doubled as a church and town meeting house. The construction camp moved on, as the railroad built south to Colorado Springs, where it paused for the winter. The next spring saw the building on to Fountain and Pueblo. The railroad, and building Colorado Springs brought increased timber cutting in the area popularly known as “the Pinery” or Black Forest. West of town other sawmill camps brought timbers to Divide, which was the early name for Palmer Lake, and Monument. in 1870 a forest fire burned down Mount Herman toward Monument, but fortunately the winds shifted and saved the town, but at least one sawmill was lost. Curiously, Mount Herman seems to have an interesting naming story. One tale credits Father Dyer, a traveling missionary from the gold rush days. He had a friend named Harmon who traveled with him. The mountain was named in his honor, but it was mispronounced as Herman. Monument survived the progress that saw many of the early settlements vanish.
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Sneezing and wheezing through the season So, have you been sneezing and wheezing a little lately? Notice the layer of pollen, dust and debris adorning the windshield of your car each morning? Welcome to the allergy season that the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology has dubbed “Spwinter.” The AAAI produced a report in 2011 announcing that spring starts across the country two weeks earlier than it did 20 years ago and that trees and plants are producing higher volumes of pollen then they used to. Here’s the really bad news for us allergy sufferers. According to an April 1st Reuters news release, the 12th annual “Spring Allergy Capitals” report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America lists Colorado Springs as being in the top 100 metropolitan cities considered bad for allergies. “We should point out that even Colorado Springs, which came in last at 100 is considered bad for allergies,” says the report. Myriad factors go into determining the rankings including the area’s average pollen score, the sale of prescription and over-the-counter medication per patient in the most recent spring season and the number of board-certified allergy and im-
munology specialists per 10,000 patients. According to the CDC, there are some 45 million allergy sufferers in America accounting for more than 17 million outpatient doctor visits per year … most of which occur in the spring and fall. The number of people affected has been steadily increasing across all population demographics since the 1980’s. The AAAAI defines a seasonal allergy as an allergic reaction … typically only present for part of a year, such as spring or fall … to pollen from trees, weeds and grasses. Pollens are tiny egg-shaped powdery grains released from flowering plants or trees with the purpose of cross-pollinated. The wind is the main vector of pollen and the prime culprit in seasonal allergies and your nose, eyes and lungs are not their ultimate destination.
What’s a sneezer and wheezer to do? Start by seeking out an allergist who can help determine if you have seasonal allergies and what types of pollen you are allergic to. A skin and blood test can yield that information and can be helpful in predicting the times of year you are most likely to experience allergy symptoms and medication that can help alleviate your symptoms. Next, know what pollens are present and in what concentrations. AccuWeather. com offers one of the better allergy website for our area at http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/woodland-park-co/80863/ allergies-weather/337463. The AAAI offers the following tips for avoiding exposure to pollens. Keep windows closed and stay inside when the pollen count is high, especially on windy
days. Minimize early morning activity between 5 am and 10 am, when pollen is usually emitted. Avoid fresh cut grass and don’t hang your laundry outside to dry where is may collect pollen. And here’s my favorite … take a vacation at the height of the pollen season to a more pollen-free area like an ocean resort. Yea, that’s the ticket. I’m headed to Maui. Call me when the pollen count is down. Cord Prettyman is a certified Master Personal Trainer and owner of Absolute Workout Fitness and Post-Re-hab Studio in Woodland Park.He can be reached at 6877437, by email at cordprettyman@msn.com or though his website at www.cordprettyman.com.
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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) A suggestion from a colleague on how to work out a problem might not sit too well with you. But before you suspect his or her motives, why not just accept it as a friendly gesture? TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) An associate might seek your counsel on a workplace dispute with another co-worker. listen to what she or he has to say, but withhold advice until you’ve heard the other side of the story. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Use your Twin gifts for creativity and practicality to score points in landing an opportunity that could open doors to a new career. Someone returns after a long absence.
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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Although things are pretty hectic through much of the week, some quiet time with loved ones helps restore balance. An unexpected visitor brings welcome news about a mutual friend. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) Getting used to change isn’t always easy for the Big Cat. But make the adjustments gradually, and soon you’ll hardly remember when things were any different from how they are now. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Continue to stay the course you’ve chosen, and avoid distractions that could throw you off track. Some knowledgeable folks are happy to provide guidance if you need it. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Although you earned plaudits from most co-workers for your recent stand on a workplace situation, you also raised the envy quotient among others. Tread carefully for now. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You feel more positive about that delayed project, and you’re ready to pick it up on a moment’s notice. However, you might need to re-motivate those who have since lost interest. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) Some welcome news should be coming your way. in the meantime, use that Sagittarius charm to persuade some stillreluctant colleagues that your ideas have merit. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Don’t wait for a misunderstanding to work itself out. instead, ask for a chance to explain the circumstances before those bruised feelings lead to an irreversible break. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A physical problem should be checked out in order to avoid it going from just being a nuisance to something more serious. Your social life takes an unexpected but not unwelcome turn. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Yours might be the wisest sign in the Zodiac. But you still could benefit from the wisdom of a close friend who has suggestions on how to handle a perplexing personal problem. BORN THIS WEEK: Your passion for doing the right thing inspires others to follow your well-trodden path toward justice. © 2014 King Features Synd., inc.
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Little help for those with ‘dual diagnoses’ Developmental disabilities, mental illnesses leave patients in cold By Kristin Jones
I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS A raised red oval, a couple of inches in diameter, sits at the top of Alex Meredith’s forehead. It is the physical mark of a besieged mind. Meredith, who is 29, started bashing himself in the head when he was in his teens. Now, his parents can see it coming. A tranquil moment of drawing at the kitchen table cedes to Alex’s high-pitched squeal, his wrists colliding. Once he starts hitting himself, there’s nothing to do but freeze and wait for it to pass. Meredith was diagnosed with autism when he was very young. Later, his parents were told he also displayed symptoms of mental illness — obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, psychosis and depression. For Carol and John Meredith, Alex’s parents, the search for treatment has brought them to psychiatrists and psychologists, to mental health centers and the communitycentered boards that serve people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Carol heads The Arc of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, an organization that advocates for people with disabilities, and has access to more than the usual range of leads and contacts. Still, nobody seems to know exactly what to do with Alex. The Merediths are not alone in their frustration, according to an ongoing study by JFK Partners, a program that does research on developmental disabilities at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. For people with the dual diagnoses of developmental disability — which can range from Down syndrome to autism to cerebral palsy — and mental illness, getting treatment means navigating a fragmented system, the study has found. Funding quirks have created huge gaps in care. As a result, family members find themselves alone — and often isolated — in trying to manage complex problems that need professional support.
Lack of help can hurt
In the worst cases, the repercussions across society can be extreme. In a recent interview with The New Yorker, the father of Newtown school killer Adam Lanza described trying and failing to find adequate treatment for his son, whose world slowly shrank to contain only his mother and his video games. Lanza was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, considered a mild form of autism, when he was 13. A psychiatrist at Yale’s Child Study Center later noted symptoms of obsessivecompulsive disorder as well, and his father now believes his autism may have masked schizophrenia.
“Asperger’s makes people unusual, but it doesn’t make people like this,” Peter Lanza told The New Yorker. The number of Coloradans affected isn’t small. Nationally, around one in three people with a developmental disability also has a diagnosis of some form of mental illness, according to a frequently cited study by the National Association of State directors of Developmental Disabilities Services. That would translate to around 35,000 people in the state with dual diagnoses, based on common estimates of the prevalence of developmental disabilities. Many are left without adequate care, and some without any care at all. Expensive visits to the emergency room — which often provide little help except for shortterm stabilization — have become a primary line of defense. Advocates like Meredith are hoping that the latest state-commissioned study at CU will lead to a change in the way that people with complex developmental and mentalhealth diagnoses are treated. One option would be to model Colorado’s care after a program that began in New Hampshire and has since been adopted in other states, with the idea of providing crisis intervention and care coordinators for people who needed these services. But any solutions remain a few years off at best, leaving families in this situation to seek each other out for ideas and support.
Holistic care urged
The current system in Colorado “divides people up into their different diagnoses,” says JFK Partners director Cordelia Robinson Rosenberg. “But care has to treat people holistically.” Most people with both developmental disabilities and behavioral health conditions are covered by Medicaid. But in Colorado, the public insurance treats the two diagnostic categories under incompatible payment systems - the first as fee-for-service, and the second as managed care. Carl Clark, who heads the Mental Health Center of Denver, says that while healthcare providers often try to work together to treat people who fall into both categories, the divide in payment models is explicit. “Our funding from the state (for Medicaid enrollees) says you do not use this for people with developmental disability,” Clark says. As a result, mental health centers are often ill-equipped to offer some of the services — such as long-term housing support — that people with developmental disabilities need. At the same time, the two funding models have left little room to develop specialists who are skilled in diagnosing and treating both developmental disabilities — which can include fetal alcohol syndrome, a notoriously hard thing to pinpoint — and complex mental illnesses. And even experienced psychiatrists may have trouble attributing behaviors to one diagnosis or another. “Unfortunately,” says Clark, “the science does not divide the brain up as clearly
Alex Meredith, 29, draws as his mother, Carol, observes at the family home recently in Littleton. Meredith was diagnosed with autism when he was very young. He also displayed symptoms of mental illness — obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, psychosis and depression. Seeking treatment for these conditions means navigating a fragmented system with funding quirks and huge gaps in care. Photo by I-NEWS AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS as funding sources do.” The complexity of who pays for what can have real impacts on treatment. Carol Meredith recently discovered that a psychologist who was having some success in treating her son hadn’t been paid since October. Nobody — including the psychologist herself — could figure out who was responsible for paying her. Worse, research from the University of Colorado has found that a significant number of Coloradans are excluded from treatment entirely, Rosenberg says. Medicaid establishes an IQ threshold for developmental disabilities, excluding people who surpass that bar but who still suffer from severe social or intellectual limitations. Surveys conducted by JFK Partners found that for every one person who is receiving services for developmental disabilities under Medicaid, Rosenberg says, there’s another person who isn’t being
served. That includes people who have unmet mental-health needs.
ER is often only option
Marijo Rymer, who heads The Arc of Colorado, says parents of children with dual diagnoses call her in frustration after failing to find any help for their children. Too frequently, the only option is the emergency room. “When their children are hurting themselves, or hurting them, and they don’t know what to do,” says Rymer, “we will advise people to call 911.” Doing so repeatedly can help build a case for the kind of sustained long-term services that people with dual diagnoses need. But encounters with police and emergency rooms can cost patients, hospitals and taxpayers a huge amount of money. Help continues on Page 11
OBITUARIES Mcconnell
Joseph McConnell Joseph McConnell, 53, Electronics engineer, with a passion for books, music, astronomy, and hiking with his wife. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Susan, son Tim, daughter Melissa. Make donations to Faith Lutheran Church.
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High Stadium. Professional baseball came back to the Pikes Peak region in 1988, thanks to the vision of two men - Fred Whitacre and Dave Elmore. At the time, Whitacre was general manager of the Hawaii Islanders. Elmore was the team’s owner and looking to relocate the club state side. Elmore asked Whitacre to scout locations. “By the time I came here I had visited four other cities, but I just knew this would be perfect,” said Whitacre, 76, who was among those at the Sky Sox luncheon. “This club means a lot to the whole community. When you’re drawing nearly 400,000 people a year like they are now, it shows that people care a lot about this team.” The new Sky Sox began play in the spring of 1988. Sky Sox Stadium (now called Security Service Field) was not completed in time for the start of that season, so the club played its home games
Jan. 31,1966 – Mar. 6, 2014
at Spurgeon Field (Memorial Park) in downtown Colorado Springs. Games were high scoring and more than a few players complained about the conditions. The most memorable of all the wild games at Spurgeon occurred on May 7, 1988. The Sky Sox defeated the Phoenix Firebirds 33-12 in an afternoon affair as the wind was blowing out. The teams combined for 13 home runs. Phoenix pitcher Ed Lynch, a former major leaguer, was attempting a comeback. He gave up 14 hits and 15 runs in 3 2/3 innings. As the legend goes, Lynch walked to the clubhouse after he was relieved, hung his jersey on his locker, changed his clothes, walked out the door and retired from baseball. Among the people who played in that game for the Sky Sox was Terry Francona, who later managed the Boston Red Sox to World Series championships in 2004 and 2007. It appears that the current version of the Sky Sox is here to stay for a while. If you get a chance, perhaps you might like to take in a game. See you at the ball park.
To place an Obituary for Your Loved One… Brad Jackson, formerly of Woodland Park, passed away March 6, 2014. He was born January 31,1966 to Ray and Jean Jackson. Brad was a 1984 WPHS graduate. He is survived by two sons, Tanner and Travis Jackson of Las Vegas, NV; sister Sue Wilmore of Palisade, CO; sister Jalond Rawson of Woodland Park. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Jean Jackson and brother Terry Jackson. There will be a graveside service at the Woodland Park Cemetery June 7th at 10:30 AM followed by a barbecue at Bergstrom Park in Woodland Park.
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Habitat moves forwardwi th building spree Staff report Teller County Habitat for Humanity is on a building spree with three new townhomes scheduled on the charts. In a community effort March 22, volunteers participated in the annual “I Love My Studs” campaign. The volunteers decorate and install the studs with a variety of themes, from good-
luck notes or bible verses. Once decorated, the studs were installed in the homes at the Las Casas at Forest Edge in Woodland Park. “Now the walls up go up and the stories are forever stored inside,” said Jamie Caperton, Habitat’s executive director. “Just imagine is someone 50 years from now decides to redecorate and they find the studs hidden inside.”
Teller County Habitat for Humanity held a kind of barn-razing activity, as volunteers and Habitat recipients gathered last month to help install new studs in three new homes. Pictured, from left, Kathryn and Chevele, the daughter and granddaughter of Habitat’s executive director Jamie Caperton. At right, is Skyler, who helps the group paint her soon-to-be new home.
A crew of volunteers for Habitat for Humanity spend a Saturday afternoon decorating and installing studs for three new homes in the Las Casas development in Woodland Park, a project of Habitat for Humanity. Courtesy photos
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And ERs are geared toward crisis management — often the most disruptive way and least effective way to treat someone who needs consistent care.
Valerie Saiz and her husband Richard waited four days and four nights in an emergency room in 2010 — and again in 2011 — in an effort to get treatment for their now 16-year-old son. Graham, who has autism and bipolar disorder, had been hitting himself violently. His parents took turns restraining him. “We noticed that the other kids getting admitted to the ER, if they were aggressive
to others, they’d restrain them,” said Saiz. “If they were self-abusive, we’d have to do it ourselves.” Each time he was admitted, Graham was discharged without a plan for treatment, says Saiz. The family was forced to craft their own solution, putting a helmet and mitts on Graham to protect him from himself, and sometimes locking him in his room to protect the rest of the family.
“If we’re locking Graham in his room for safety, I’m sure other people are. Other people just call 911 left and right. People have to do what they can to survive,” Saiz says. “But it shouldn’t be about survival.” I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS. To read more, go to inewsnetwork.org. Contact Kristin Jones at kristinjones@rmpbs.org.
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‘Sacred trees’ to be discussed at library By Sonja Oliver
Contributing writer Sacred or marked trees which were used as healing and prayer trees by the Ute Indians can be found throughout the Pikes Peak region. Ponderosa pines were used by the Utes as medicine and prayer trees, are considered to be sacred and are referenced as “culturally scarred” by researchers. The ancestral lands of the Ute Tribe include Utah, Colorado and northern New Mexico. According to local historian Celinda Reynolds Kaelin, the Utes are perhaps the only “first nation” of people who do not have a migration story in North America. “In fact, their legends say they were created at Pikes Peak or “Tavah” which means “sun” or “chief” in their language. The Ute people believe that (the mountain we know as Pikes Peak) literally holds the energy of the sun,” Kaelin said. Kaelin said that the trees were first noted by Lieutenant E.H. Ruffner, of the U.S. Army while on a reconnaissance mission of the Ute Territory in Colorado. Ruffner’s official letter to the Secretary of War stated that the Ute trail to Cochetopa Pass was “well worn and the peeled trees show that the valley has been much frequented by Indians.” The peeled and scarred trees Ruffner referred to are ponderosa pine trees which have a life-span of 800 years. These living artifacts are evidence of the Ute’s presence over the many thousand years they inhabited the Pikes Peak region. The indigenous Ute people, who inhabited the Rocky Mountain territory, often traversed from Crystal Peak to Pikes Peak on a “vision quest,” according to Kaelin. Many of these prayer trees can be seen along Cedar Mountain Rd., which runs from Crystal Peak in Florissant, through Divide and continues towards Pikes Peak. Kaelin raised awareness of the
A bent ponderosa pine with peeled bark overlooks the graves at the Lake George Cemetery is identified as a “healing” or “medicine” tree. Photo by Sonja Oliver trees when Cedar Mountain Rd. was being widened and dozens of the trees were cut down. “Medicine trees are designated by archeologists as “peeled bark” trees and are used in a ceremony for the purposes of healing,” Kaelin said. They are identified by the peeled-off bark taken off of the trunk. Prayer trees were created by the spiritual leaders of the Ute tribe by bending a pine sapling parallel to the ground. According to Kaelin, these “prayer” trees are usually aligned and oriented towards Pikes Peak, a scared location to the Utes, and were established while on a vision quest or other ceremony. Kaelin said that during a “vision quest,” those making the sojourn or pilgrimage would gather crystals from Crystal Peak and stop four times to dialogue with the Creator in a ceremony while on their way to Pikes Peak. “Consider the prayer tree as a church or cathedral for the Ute
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people,” Kaelin said of the sacred trees. Kaelin said that the energy emitted from the sacred trees can be tangible. “You can sense the energy flow from these trees. What you feel from them, we call ‘sacred energy,’ Kaelin said. According to a 2003 article posted by Kaelin at www.pikespeakhsmuseum.org, throughout the traditional Ute ancestral lands, hundreds of culturally scarred trees have been identified. “These culturally scarred trees are of several different types: (1) the Peeled Bark, or Medicine Trees, (2) the Bent or Prayer Trees, (3) arborglyphs or Message Trees, and (4) burial markers or Burial Trees. “In the Pikes Peak area, these have been mapped and recorded by the Pikes Peak Historical Society in association with the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Sanborn Western Camps/
The Nature Place and (by) independent experts such as archaeologist Marilyn A. Martorano,” Kaelin stated. Many of these trees can be found with just a closer look; three are easily identified just outside of the Eleven Mile Reservoir State Park visitor center. Hikers can see “medicine trees” along the Ponderosa Trail at Coyote Ridge while hiking and on trails throughout Pike National Forest. Pikes Peak Historical Society members have located and identified over 150 trees at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument as well the few left along Cedar Mountain Rd., which is a direct route from Crystal Peak in Florissant, through Divide and on towards Pikes Peak. According to Kaelin, “dozens” of these “live artifacts” were lost when Cedar Mountain Rd. was widened. “We did not get all of the documentation to the Forest Service in
time,” Kaelin said. Kaelin said that in 1994 she had received a call regarding the trees out of concern from Irv Johnson, a local tree farmer who lived at the Indian Creek subdivision, saying he noticed markers along Cedar Mountain Rd. and that it looked as though the road was going to be widened. Prior to that time, Kaelin said the Ute elders had not wanted the trees to be known to others outside of the tribe because of their sacred significance. They felt they were protecting the trees through “nondisclosure.” Since that time Kaelin said the Ute elders have wanted to raise awareness about the trees so they would not be cut down. Kaelin said she was asked by the Ute people to act as their bridge of communication regarding the importance of these trees. This began the process of communicating with the Forest Service the historic and cultural importance of the trees and their subsequent identification and mapping. When the trees were mapped at Eleven Mile State Park, Kaelin said they found them to be aligned in a straight line that pointed towards magnetic north. Colorado College will take all of the data that PPHS has gathered and transfer it onto a map for location and identification. Kaelin said that one of the main reasons for identifying and mapping the trees is “to have standards on what gets recorded as a culturally scarred tree.” Kaelin will discuss her perspective on a journey to save these “living artifacts” at a Chautauqua program presented by the Pikes Peak Historical Society at the Florissant Library at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The Chautauqua is a free program presented monthly by the Pikes Peak Historical Society and is open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information call 719-748-3562.
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business buzz The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 686-6458. The Kristyn Cline Agency has been invited to the President’s Council, an achievement that only 1 percent of Farm-
er’s Insurance Agents ever attend. Cline and her team are at 750 E. U.S. 24 in Woodland Park and can be reached at 686-6400. The Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center in Monument hosts the Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners Workshop from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12. The group’s mission is to provide effective re-
duction of the threat of wildfire to life and property in El Paso, Douglas and Teller counties. For information, check www. ppwpp.org. Tractor Supply expects to break ground in Woodland Park by the end of April and open sometime in August. The Ute Pass Chamber Players invite
local nonprofit organizations to apply to be beneficiary of the second annual Benefit Concert, which will be performed Nov. 9. For information, call Barbara Riley-Cunningham at 748-3344. Vintage Vines in Woodland Park now offers alteration services. 687-4046
Betty Ward, center, was named Volunteer of the Year at the Fireman’s Ball hosted by the Cripple Creek Fire Department last month. Pictured with Ward are Cripple Creek Mayor Bruce Brown and Fire Chief Randy Baldwin. Courtesy photo
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At left, a display by the Florissant Community Club at the Autumn Exposition during the 1930s highlights the agricultural talents of people connected to the Colorado State Extension office in Teller County. Below, the top photo shows a 4-H Club heifer at 13 months of age while the lower one is of a controlled –breeding demonstration started by Fred Coffin to increase the calf crop in 1931. Below left, In the 1930s Teller County built a reputation among the state’s extension offices for its seed potatoes. This photo is from that era. Courtesy photos
Extension celebrates 100 years By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com One hundred years old and still going strong, the nation’s Cooperative Extension Service is the result of an act of Congress of May 8, 1914. The service, initiated by the Smith-Lever Act, is an educational partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the nation’s landgrant universities. “The Morrill Act of 1862 established the land-grant system when every state was given land to create educational institutions,” said Mark Platten, executive director of Colorado State University extension office in Teller County. In the beginning, the land-grant colleges and universities taught agriculture and home economics. But in 1887 the Hatch Act expanded the curricula to include research and advice about crop cultivation such as seed corn.
“Yet they couldn’t get the farmers to implement the ideas,” Platten said. “Think about it - the university professor coming down and telling these farmers what to do. Not in a million years. They didn’t trust government.” In a twist on normal avenues of persuasion the universities created youthbased programs “They would fund these kids to take a quarter of an acre of land and plant these seeds and do some trials,” Platten said. “Obviously, they had to talk the parents into it.” Starting with boys, the universities expanded the program to include girls. “Lo and behold! The kids’ quarter-acre plots outperformed their dads’ acreage,” Platten said. “Just like the researchers said.” At first the kids belonged to corn clubs, the forerunner of 4-H and cooperative extension offices in counties throughout the United States. In Colorado, extension offices opened in 1913, a forerunner to
the legislation the following year. The town of Fort Morgan was among the first towns in the state to launch a 4-H club for area youth. “You can’t have a 4-H club without extension,” Platten said. “Because the whole premise of extension is taking research-based information and making it available to the masses.” In today’s world when information is instantly available in multiple ways, the extension office’s original mission of delivering the message is old news. However, unlike in the old days, extension and 4-H leaders live and are actively engaged in the community. “So, the people are much more likely to adopt the (research) materials,” he said. In the past six years, Platten and a team of volunteers have started various Master programs for youth and adults that address issues such as energy, solar, wind and geothermal and gardening at high altitude. Recently, in conjunction
with the Aspen Mine Center, the office initiated Financial Matters, a budgeting class. “We’re identifying where some of the new needs are beyond agricultural but including agriculture,” Platten said. As extension offices evolve, 4-H leaders today focus on the STEM, science, technology, engineering and math, curriculum, with a recent addition of art, or STEAM. Today, there are 7 million youth who are members of 4-H clubs around the nation. “It’s a tremendous success story, with the Smith-Lever Act and the creation of extension.” “For the future, I think extension needs to re-invent itself,” Platten said. “Agriculture will always be the foundation of extension; we don’t want to lose that legacy.”
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TELLER COUNTY’S Democrats Teller County’s Democratic Party host information and education programs and community activities. Members and interested citizens are invited to participate. For more information about the TellerDems’ 2013 schedule, contact Ellen Haase, 719-687-1813. TELLER COUNTY Republicans meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide next to the Conoco. Come and help set the course for conservative thinking and direction in Teller County, Colorado, and the nation. Additional information at http://www.teller-gop.org.
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JAM NIGHT. The Grange Hall is open from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday for the Jammers music and potluck. This is a great night and the place to be on Thursdays. The music is always different depending on who and how many musicians show up. We always have fun, good food and dancing. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session. If you are not a musician, come for a social evening out to meet other community members. Call 719-748-0358. KARATE PLUS meets at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Woodland Park Community Church and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake George Bible Church. The class includes Japanese karate and jujitsu, Okinawan weapons, padded sparring and Judo throws. Self-defense is also taught. The program is Bible-based. Black belt instruction. KP has been in the Ute Pass area for more than 16 years. Low rates. Ages 5 through adult. Two free lessons. For more information call Ken at 719-687-1436. KP is nonprofit and non-denominational.
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Public Library offers computer basics, Internet basics, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Digital Photo Management classes. Some classes have prerequisites, and registration is required for all. Call 719-687-9281, ext. 106 to register.
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to control their blood glucose, prevent complications, and cope with the stress of having a chronic health condition. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-6876416 or visit www.cpteller.org or www.co.teller.co.us/ PublicHealth for information and a list of classes in your neighborhood. Suggested donation $35.
on topics such as resume writing, interview skills and more. Workshops are free and take place at the main office, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1107, Colorado Springs. Call 719-667-3730 or go to www. ppwfc.org.
TELLER BUSINESS Builders meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. The group helps local businesses through cooperative marketing, professional education and trusted relationships. Call Gail Wingerd at 719-686-1076 or send e-mail to gail@woodlandparkprinter.com or Mike Hazelwood at 719-473-5008 TELLER NETWORKING Team meet from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Thursdays at Denny’s Restaurant in Woodland Park. TNT is a local businesses owners networking group working to pass leads and help each others’ businesses grow. Join us to learn more or call Vickie at 719-7481274. RECREATION CHRISTIAN YOGA is offered at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sundays at Corner Street, 500 E. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. Mindfullness-centered practice aimed at relaxation, focus, gentle movement. Contact Chrissy Bensen, with bStill Integrative Wellness LLC at 719-5102743 (www.bStillyoga.com) before attending for the first time to reserve a spot; after that, just drop in. Cost is $7 per class. EXERCISE CLASSES offered for free through Community Partnership Family Resource Center’s Healthy Living Programs. Locations of classes are throughout Teller County. Visit www.cpteller.org under “Get Healthy Challenge” or email Kathy at Kathy@cpteller.org for more information. EVERY THURSDAY all year the Florissant Grange Hall (The Old School House) is open from 6-9 pm for the Jammers Music and Pot Luck. This is a happening place to be on Thursday evenings. Sometimes we have more musicians than people and sometimes we have more people than the hall can hold, but no matter what, we have fun and great music and fabulous food. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session and if you are not a musician, come for the social evening out. Call 719-748-0358. GENTLE YOGA with Nancy Stannard is offered at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Safe, fun and accessible for all. Flexibility, breathing, balance and gentle strengthening. Yoga 101 for beginners also available. Contact Nancy Stannard nancystannard55@ gmail.com for details and to attend first class. GET IN shape with a parks and recreation fitness membership. The center offers Paramount and Nautilus equipment and free weights. Schedule a personalized fitness orientation and have an individual workout program designed for your fitness needs. Individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to become fitness members. Minors require signed parental permission. Corporate memberships are available. Call 719-689-3514. FRONT RANGE Fencing Club. Learn to fence class for
children and adults. Meets at Discovery Canyon Campus. Visit http://frontrangefencing.tripod.com/ Advanced competitive lessons available too.
HEALTHIER LIVING Colorado, Diabetes Self-Management Workshop. Learn the skills needed to manage your diabetes. Teller County Public Health and Community Partnership Family Resource Center offer six-week classes to help you with the challenges of living with this ongoing health condition. Participants learn how
Program for Earth Science Education, Peblepups, meets from 6-6:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Lake George Community Center on Hwy 24 on the east side of Lake George. The program is free to students age 8-18. Each session discusses a separate aspect of Earth science or mineral collecting. Warm weather will allow field trips on weekends. Further information from Steve Veatch 719-748-5010 or John Rakowski 719-748-3861 or at LGGMClub.org.
THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at the Community Center, Lake George. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. until May, when it changes to 9 a.m. to accommodate a field trip in conjunction with the regular meeting. There is always a program or field trip. MOTHER BEAR Self-Defense offers Krav Maga classes
from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and by appointment on Thursdays on the second floor of the Corner Dance Studio in Woodland Park. Mother Bear also offers women’s self-defense classes for groups of three or more. Contact Wendy at 719-323-7949 for information.
THE MOUNTAIN Top Cycling club holds monthly meetings for bicyclist of all types and skill levels. The club meets at different locations on the first Tuesday of the month. Membership fee is $25 for individual and $40 for family. We have guest speakers, presentations and door prizes. The meeting is from 7-8 p.m. Social time at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.mountaintopcyclingclub. com or write us Mountain Top Cycling Club P.O.Box 843 Woodland Park CO 80866. For more information, call Debbie at 719-687-2489. TAI CHI is offered for free at 9 a.m. Mondays at the
Florissant Public Library. Call Pam Powers, 719-7483378 or Judy Ross, 719-686-9122.
TAI CHI is offered every Wednesday at Florissant/ Four Mile Fire Department. Call Meridel Gatterman, 719-689-5861. TAI CHI is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs resource room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122. TAI CHI is offered from 9-10 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Penny Brandt, 719-687-1848 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122. TAI CHI, Sun Style 73 Forms, is offered from 10-11
a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633.
TELLER COUNTY Shooting Society, an organization establishing a new gun range in Teller County, meets the second Saturday of every other month at the Divide Community Center and the Elks Club in Victor. The club has 52 members and expects to grow substantially once ground breaks in the spring. All of the political hurdles are completed and all of the necessary applications have all been approved. Go to www.tcss-co.org. THERAPEUTIC YOGA-BASED stress-reduction
classes offered from 5-6 p.m. Sundays in Woodland Park. Welcoming, fun, and affordable. Cost is $7 per class. See www.bStillcounseling.com or contact Chrissy Bensen, MA-MFT, 719-510-2743 for details.
TELLER COUNTY 4-H Shooting Sports Club meets the first Sunday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Club (PPCC) in Divide at 4 p.m. 4-H projects/disciplines covered by the club: .22 and Air Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, and Air Pistol. For more information about the club meetings or project/discipline practices, contact Bob Tyler, 719-748-1335 or eagle3tyler@gmail.com. For 4-H enrollment contact Mark Platten at 719-686-7961. THURSDAY NIGHT Beginners Book Study meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodland Park Community Church. Email gclark25@live.com for information.
UTE PASS Historical Society offers free tours (donations gratefully accepted) of History Park every second Saturday of the month from June through September. History Park is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come tour our old buildings, and learn some of the history of Ute Pass. We also offer a walking tour of Woodland Park which meets at the Museum Center at 10:30. The Museum Center at History Park is located at 231 E. Henrietta Avenue in Woodland Park, next to the library. For information, contact UPHS at 719-686-7512 or check out our website: www.utepasshistoricalsociety. org. Also, like us on Facebook. UTE PASS Historical Society Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays in the Museum Center building at History Park, 231 E. Henrietta, next to the Woodland Park Library. Call 719686-7512 for information or to schedule a group tour.
WOODLAND PARK Ceili Club hast monthly ceilis (“kay-lees”), which is Irish for a dance party. The purpose is to bring social Irish dance to the Teller County community. These ceilis are open to the public, with no dance experience required. The dances are taught as part of the event. Visit www.mountaineire.org and see the Ceili Club tab, or call 686-1325. WOODLAND PARK Saddle Club, providing community camaraderie among humans and horses since 1947, sponsors gymkhanas, jackpots, dances, barbecues, parades, trail rides and more. Join us. For information, contact info@wpsaddleclub.com. Visit www.wpsaddleclub.com. WOODLAND PARK Wind Symphony, under the direction of Craig Harms, rehearses at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Woodland Park Middle School band room. All instrumental musicians are welcome. Visit www. woodlandparkwindsymphony.com to learn more about this ensemble and other musical groups which are part of the Woodland Park Wind Symphony, Woodland Winds, Woodland Brass Quintet and Brass Choir and the Swing Factory Big Band. Craig can also be reached at 719-687-2210. YOGA CLASSES are offered at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a senior yoga class offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Call Debbie at 719-748-3678 for information. YOGA CLASSES are offered in Woodland Park. All levels are welcome. Contact Michelle Truscelli at 719-505-5011 or check out www.shakti3yoga.com for information. YOGA FOR Every Body 2014 yoga classes offered at various locations in the Pikes Peak area. All classes free or by donation. Call Stacy for more information at 719689-5745 or email namastacy15@gmail.com. XINGYI IS offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Woodland Park Recreation Center. Must be 18 or older. Contact Jeff at 816-260-8595 for information. SOCIAL A COURSE in Miracles classes meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Woodland Park. Call 719-286-8421 or e-mail lynnzina@aol.com for information. ABOVE THE Clouds Cruisers meet the first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 1120 West Bowman Ave., Woodland Park. For information contact Marsh at 719-687-1058. AMERICAN LEGION Post 1980 Woodland Park meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Grange Hall on Hwy 67, about three miles north of the US-24/Hwy-67 junction in Woodland Park. Visit http:// post1980.org. AMERICAN LEGION Post 171 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Building, 400 East Carr Ave. in Cripple Creek. APPLY SPIRITUAL laws as taught by the Ascended Masters for the achievement of personal and global freedom, love, peace and abundance. Free study group meets every Saturday in Woodland Park. For information, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823 or miraclesofwellness@gmail.com. ART RECEPTION Today is planned for the second Friday of the month and will feature a different artist at Park State Bank in Woodland Park. BILL HARPER, as seen on the Grand Ole Opry, performs 4-7 p.m. every Saturday at Oney’s Restaurant in Florissant. Enjoy old country classic music in a family friendly atmosphere. COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “B” is looking for civic minded people who wish to volunteer and contribute to their community. We primarily serve Teller and Park counties, and assist other troops throughout the state. Troop B meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Highland Bible Church, 800 Research Drive, Woodland Park. We are an all-volunteer organization that is recognized as an auxiliary law enforcement agency by the state of Colorado. We assist law enforcement agencies, forest service, and search and rescue organizations. Experience is not necessary, Clubs continues on Page 19
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Editor’s notE: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a spaceavailable basis. April 11 MinEcrAft club Join the new Minecraft Club, which meets from 3-5:30 p.m. Fridays in the Teen Room at the library. Call 719-687-9281 ext. 151. April 12 pArkinson syMposiuM The Woodland Park Parkinson
Support group will go to the Jeanne Taylor Parkinson Symposium on Saturday, April 12. We will meet in the Williams’ Brothers’ parking lot at 8:45 a.m. and carpooling to Colorado Springs. Anyone interested in going should be at the parking lot and ready to leave for the Springs promptly at 8:45 a.m. The Woodland Park Parkinson Support group will have their regular support meeting April 19 in the boardroom of the Woodland Park Library at 10 a.m.
April 12 puppEt show Dinosaur Resource Center, 210 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, presents an Easter puppet show from 1:302:30 p.m. April 12. Go to http://www.rmdrc.com. Cathy Kelsay from Fantasy Forest Entertainment leads the show. April 12 blEndEd fAMiliEs Chrissy Bensen, MA, and Donavon Benson, present “Blended Families: Tips and Tools of the Trade” from 4-6 p.m., with supper at 6 p.m., April 12 at Church in the Wildwood in Green Mountain Falls. This workshop is close to our hearts as busy stepparents. There are many pitfalls and dangers, but there are an equal number of joys available to stepparents willing to grow and learn (without a map). Together, couples will evaluate their challenges, strengths, resources, and create a plan for the future. You will go home with the latest research as well as hear some genuine “war stories” from our experiences. Cost is a free will donation. Childcare is available. Call 719-510-2743 to register. April 15 crAbby tAx night The Ute Pass Kiwanis annual crabby tax night featuring all-you-can-eat crab legs, cole slaw and fries is Tuesday, April 15, at the Crystola Roadhouse. Tickets are available at City Market, Gold Hill Liquors and Crystola Roadhouse. Two seatings available: from 5:30-6:45 p.m. and 7-8:15 p.m. Call 719-687-1166. April 15 holistic wEllnEss The Wholistic Networking Community
invites you to meet area practitioners and learn about holistic wellness from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 15 at the Rampart Public Library, Woodland Park. “Wholistic” in our name includes all who pursue conscious living, a healthy lifestyle and desire a peaceful, natural world. Be sure to mark your calendars for our regular meetings on the third Tuesday of
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every month. The changes aging individuals experience are not necessarily harmful. With age, hair thins and turns gray; skin thins, becomes less elastic, and sags. However there are some simple tricks that we can do to help us counteract the aging process. Join Adriana Wichman to learn how foods, skin and hair products play a role in how we can age gracefully. For information about the Wholistic Networking Community or to RSVP, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823 or miraclesofwellness@gmail.com.
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chili cook-off April is Grange Month, and to celebrate the Florissant Grange will have its chili cook-off and entertainment event from noon to 3 p.m. April 26. This is always one of the most fun events at the Grange. Prepare to cook your best chili and enter it in our contest. Cash prizes awarded for first, second and third place, and a prize will be given for the People’s Choice Chili. In addition, bake your best pie and donate it to the Grange for its silent pie auction fundraiser. This is always a hit and some of the pies have been known to be auctioned off for $40 or more. Guests are invited to taste all the chili and have a bowl of their favorite. Corn bread, cole slaw and a drink are available for a suggested donation of $5. Entertainment from the Teller County and surrounding areas is also planned. Call 748-0358 for information or to enter your chili, bake a pie or volunteer as judge.
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April 16 book group Book Worms will discuss “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” by Ken Kesey, at 10:30 a.m. April 16, at the Florissant Public Library. A potluck lunch and viewing of the movie will follow. Call 719-748-3939.
and Victor are giving Ms. Melodie, the Good Will Ambassador of Cripple Creek and Victor, an apparition luncheon at noon April 17 at the Creek restaurant, upstairs. Ms Melodie is also being recognized for Founder of Gold Camp Community, for which she is executive director. Visit Gold Camp.org or contact gold_camp_org@aol.com.
April 19 EAstEr Egg hunt The community is invited to bring your children (ages 12 and younger) to an Easter egg hunt from noon to 2 p.m. April 19 at High View Baptist Church, 1151 Rampart Range Road, Woodland Park. Includes free lunch, egg hunt, games, and fun for all. Call 719-687-8585 or email highviewchurch@gmail.com. April 19
plAnt sAlE Prospect Home Care and Hospice plans its annual Johnny Jump Up plant sale. Sign up starts April 28, with delivery May 20. Call Janet at 719-687-0549 or jlareau@ prospecthch.org. Prospect is at 16222 W. US Highway 24, Suite 120, Woodland Park. through April 30 cAll for entries The Mountain Artists is accepting entries through April 30 for the 29th annual Mountain Arts Festival, which will be Aug. 2-3 outside the Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park. This is a juried arts and crafts festival. Applications are available at www.themountainartists.com, at the Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce, or by calling 719-686-7469. MAy 1
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Entry dEAdlinE Enter a complete, short story of 100 words or less by May 1 to the Pikes Peak Branch of the National League of American Pen Women Flash Fiction Contest. For complete rules and entry form, go http://www.pikespeakpenwomen.com/flash-fiction-contest.html.
tEAchEr ApprEciAtion Take a free guided tour of the
Gardening classes is from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 19 at the Florissant Grange. We will start a little early to review the first class. This is another fundraising event. Join us to learn how to garden in our area. Suggested donation is $7. Call 748-0358.
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frEE dAys Park fees will be waived Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument as part of National Park Week April 19-27. Events for the week can be found at www.nationalparkweek.org. Florissant Fossil Beds monument is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. A number of programs are planned on the fee-free days; go to www.nps. gov/flfo or call 719-748-3253 ext. 202.
hoME And garden show The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club will have its 38th annual Pine Forest Antiques, Home Décor & Garden Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 27 at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument. Admission is $6, and proceeds benefit qualified nonprofit and public service organizations and public schools in the Tri-Lakes Area. Go to www.TLWC.net for details.
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from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Woodland Park Library. Theme is Wonderful Opportunities for Women. Event will benefit Choices and is free and open to the public with drawings, giveaways and surprises. Independent Distributors in Action will sponsor this event. Vendor opportunities available; call 719-339-5877. Like us on Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/independentdistributorsinaction.
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nAturE dAy Fountain Creek Nature Center presents “Adaptations” at 11:30 a.m. April 26, and “Big Bugs” at 1:30 p.m. In Adaptations, children will discuss various plant and animal adaptations that make it possible for them to live in specific habitats. Several children volunteers will dress up to visually illustrate and understand some adaptations. Awesome Arthropods or “Big Bugs” includes a puppet show, a presentation on arthropods and a “meet and greet” with some big bugs included hissing cockroaches and a tarantula. Nature day lasts from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at the Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. GO to www.rmdrc. com.
Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, from April 26-27 with proof of current teaching status. Call Geri (ext. 110) for details and to schedule a tour time. On these days only, sign up for a teacher’s special 20 percent discounted yearly membership for you on a single, dual or family membership. Go to www.rmdrc.com.
high AltitudE gardening The second of two High Altitude
Park sits inside an enormous fault or that Teller County has produced more gold than the California and Alaska gold rushes combined? Our county enjoys some of the most amazing geology on the planet and some features are found nowhere else. Discover more by joining former U of MD instructor Paul Combs for the 4th iteration of his “Geology of Teller County” course on five Saturday mornings from April 26 to May 24, with a field trip on June 7. Classes meet from 9 a.m. to noon in the Mountain View Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road. No tests, just fun and info. Learn about our gold & silver, gems, fossils, faults, volcanoes, glaciers, and why those mountains look that way. Great for science teachers, students and rock hounds. Fee: $80. Call 719-686-0488 for information and to register.
MAy 9 winE tAsting Taste of the Grape wine tasting is from 7-9 p.m. May 9 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Sponsored by Ute Pass Kiwanis Club. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Contact Connie Simms, 719-339-6795. MAy 10 concErt JiMMy Thackery & The Drivers returns to the Crystola Roadhouse, 20918 E. US Highway 24, Woodland Park, for a concert at 8 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets available at www.amusiccompanyinc.com or at the Crystola Things continues on Page 18
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These hearty passengers helped launch bus service from Cripple Creek April 2. After lunch at the Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club, the group was headed by City Market or Walmart with driver Steve Fallis. A service provided Teller Senior Coalition, the bus leaves from the Aspen Mine Center on alternate Wednesdays and from the Florissant Grange on the other Wednesdays. Photo by Pat Hill
Coalition launches bus trips By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia. com Editor’s Note: This article is the fifth in a series about the “Silver Tsunami,” and senior citizens who face barriers to their quality of life. While the barriers include lack of money and isolation, transportation, too, is a big issue. The goal for most senior residents is to stay in their homes as long as possible. At an age where the world becomes smaller and opportunities narrow, a group of senior citizens helped launch the bi-weekly bus service last week from the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek to the Woodland Park Senior Citizens Club. The trip includes lunch and social time as well as a stop at City Market or Walmart. “If they choose, they can stay here and play cards, or whatever,” said Barbara Berger, executive director of Teller Senior Coalition, which provides the service. Guy Vinyard and Gerry Arnold, of Victor, were pleased with the maiden voyage of the bus. “We wanted to try it,” Vinyard said. For Arnold, the bus
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MAY 11 MOTHER’S DAY Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center presents Mother’s Day with the Wolves, 9-10 a.m. May 11. Cost includes a wolf tour, a rose for mom, and a meet and greet with Keyni, the center’s ambassador wolf. Call 719-687-9742 for cost and reservations. MAY 17
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PRIME TUESDAYS - Prime Rib Dinner includes Salad and Baked Potato -House Wines $5 - House Wells $5 WEDNESDAY - Jaeger schnitzel, Spaetzle THURSDAY - Italian Night - Veal Parmesan, Shrimp Scampi or Chicken Marsala FRIDAY - Grilled Salmon with Blueberry Butter or Teriyaki Sirloin SATURDAY - Steak and Lobster $29 SUNDAY - Chicken Cordon Bleu
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transportation issues loom large. “The lack of affordable, reliable, available transportation affects access to all activities and resources, especially health care and including mental health,” states the report released in January. For several years, the coalition has provided transportation to medical appointments for people 60 and over. As well, people 60 and over are eligible for a variety of services, including the bus trips, a result of the coalition’s receiving Title III funding from the federal government. “People just don’t know these services are available,” she said. On alternate Wednesdays, the bus leaves from Cripple Creek to Woodland Park and from the Florissant Grange to Woodland Park. This month, the coalition launches transportation from Woodland Park to Colorado Springs, where buses from the Silver Key office take seniors to doctor appointments at Fort Carson and the Air Force Academy, on Mondays and Thursdays, respectively. For information, call 687-3330
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relieves the stress of driving. “This is exciting,” he said. “I don’t like driving if I can help it. People drive too aggressively.” Laura Jeffery, who lives in Cripple Creek, rode the bus with her friend Kathi Pilcher. “I have macular degeneration and don’t have a vehicle,” she said. Jeffery and Pilcher planned a shopping trip after lunch. For Annie Buckley, the bus ride got her out of the house. “I’ve been out of commission for a while and I wanted to support the coalition,” she said. “It gets hard asking people for rides. And the view from the bus is great!” As people 65 and over in Teller County are expected to increase 157 percent by 2034, trips such as these help seniors surmount barriers to aging in place while instilling a sense of enhanced socialization. “I think the big thing we’re finding out is that people just don’t know we exist,” Berger said. “These trips are an outing for them.” According to a study by Innovations in Aging, a nonprofit organization dedicated to identifying obstacles for people in their senior years,
CEMETERY TOUR Step back in time and learn about Victor’s 1890s cemetery, its residents, and the history that brought them to the gold mining camp. This event
is sponsored by the Victor Lowell Thomas Museum and will be Saturday, May 17, as part of Colorado’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month. Local historian Veldean Petri will provide insights into the cemetery, its history and some of its residents. The event will be held at the Sunnyside Cemetery which is south of town on Seventh Street. Meet just outside the gate in Pauper’s Field by 10 a.m. Pre-paid reservations are encouraged and can be made at VictorColorado.com. Tickets at the event are by cash only. Be sure to dress appropriately for spring mountain weather (which can include wind, cold temperatures, snow, and rain), wear good hiking shoes or boots, and bring water and sunscreen. There are no restroom facilities at the cemetery. For more information, visit VictorColorado.com, email museum@ victorcolorado.com or call 719-689-2675.
MAY 17-18 FISHING TOURNAMENT The 30th annual “No Name Fishing Tournament,” run by The 11 Mile General Store, will be May 17-18 at Eleven Mile State Park/Reservoir in Lake George. The tournament has a maximum entry of 300 participants. Entry forms are available through the 11 Mile General Store at Eleven Mile State Park in Lake George in mid-March. Call 719-748-3424 or e-mail jccollins.colo@gmail.com. MAY 18 WOLFSTOCK COLORADO Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide presents “Wolfstock,” with live music, a beer garden, artist booths, door prizes and wolf pack howls. The event is May 18. Call 719-687-9742 for reservations and information about cost.
“Honoring Cripple Creek’s Mining Heritage!” CC&V's Historic Preservation Efforts Speakers: Mike Ellis & Jeff Campbell Location: CC&V Visitor Center 371 E. Bennett Ave Cripple Creek, CO 80813
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just a willingness to contribute to your community. To
volunteer, or for more information, contact us through www.coloradoranger.org.
COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “I” is looking
for responsible and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference serving their community. You are invited to our monthly meeting the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room, 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for the meeting in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank’s drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@ coloradoranger.org.
CRIPPLE CREEK Friendship Club meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Henry C. “June” Hack Arena in City Park. The club is free and offers an opportunity to meet with acquaintances and make new friends. DIVIDE PLAYGROUP meets from 9-10: 30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Community Partnership in Divide. Ffdd program. Call 686-0705 more more info. Drop-ins welcome. DOLL LOVERS of Teller County are invited to meetings at 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Village at Skyline. It’s free. A variety of programs include the study of antiques, and vintage and modern dolls. Everyone older than age 12 is welcome. Call Nancy at 719-390-8098. FLORISSANT GRANGE No. 420 meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The grange continues to offer the Florissant Jammers every Thursday for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the music of the great Jammers until 9 p.m. All are welcome to come to the Grange. Call 719-748-0358. THE FLORISSANT Library Book Club welcomes all book readers to its group. It meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Call 719-748-3939. GOLD CAMP Victorian Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Cripple Creek and the surrounding area. The Society plays a role in Cripple Creek’s historic events, celebrations, and festivals, including Donkey Derby Days, the Gold Camp Christmas, the Mt. Pisgah Speaks cemetery tour, the Salute To American Veterans, and many others. The Gold Camp Victorian Society also supports events in other communities in
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Teller County. The Society also sponsors a Victorian ball as well as a Victorian tea each year, both of which are open to members and non-members alike. Gold Camp Victorian Society members can be seen dressed in period attire welcoming visitors to Cripple Creek on Saturday afternoons during the summer months. The Society also includes the “Smokin’s Guns” club which presents historically-based skits and other entertainment during local events and festivals. The Gold Camp Victorian Society meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Persons interested in participating as members of the Gold Camp Victorian Society are encouraged to call 689-0907 for more information.
HELP U Club meets the third Thursday of every month. Pot luck at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. We help people and other nonprofits in Teller County and the Lake George area of Park County. Meetings are at the Lake George Community Center. Information: Joan 719-689-2486 or Help U Club, 1054 High Chateau Road, Florissant, CO 80816. ITALIAN CLUB If you love family, socializing and culture, then membership in Sons of Italy is right for you. Membership is open to men and women. More information at www.sonofitalypp.com. JOIN US to knit, crochet or craft every Monday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your projects. Meet new and old friends. Instructions are provided for free. Meeting are at Cripple Creek Coffee at Aspen Mine Center. KIWANIS CLUB of Ute Pass/Woodland Park meets at 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s. Call 719-687-5534. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
THE LADIES of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at noon, the second Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9157. LAKE GEORGE Fire Protection District Auxiliary meetings are at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Station No. 1 at the corner of Hwy. 24 and County Road 90. THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Lake George Community Center. Mineral topics will be discussed but no field trips until spring. Call 719-7483861.
MODA U meets at 1 p.m. at Nuts ‘n Bolts Needleworks, 200 S. Chestnut, Woodland Park. Quilters from novice to professional share their craft and get all the latest info about fabrics and notions. Call 719-687-2272. THE MOUNTAIN Artists meets from 9-10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-1374 or visit www.TheMountainArtists.com. The nonprofit group was established to promote, encourage and support the making and showing of visual arts in Teller CountyUte Pass area. MOPS, MOTHERS of Preschoolers in Woodland Park, meets from 8:45-11:30 a.m two Tuesdays a month, from September to May. All mothers of children prebirth through kindergarten are invited to join. Meetings include guest speakers, social time and creative activities. Child care is included. Register anytime online at www.utepassmops.org or call 719-687-4812. MUSIC LESSONS. Guitar, drums and general music lessons are now offered on Friday mornings at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Call 719-7480358. THE TIMBERLINE Artists meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday of each month, upstairs at the Aspen Mine Senior Center in Cripple Creek. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite craft or art medium and join a dedicated group.
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PARK AND Teller County potluck Just Folks Luncheon
is at noon every third Wednesday at Lake George Community Center, 39141 US HWY 24. Call 719-689-0554.
PIKES PEAK Community Club meets starting at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper the second Thursday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide. Supper is followed by a business meeting. The public is welcome to attend. PIKES PEAK Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday in Woodland Park. Call 719-6843081. The Pikes Peak Lions Club is part of Lions Club International, which is the largest worldwide service organization in the world. Our annual fundraiser is the annual Donkey Basketball Tournament. Our fundraisers and service projects provide support for our local community through work projects ranging from testing preschool age kids eyes for eye disease to sponsoring special needs kids to our local Lions Camp in Woodland Park.
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Lake George Community Center
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Mountain View United Methodist Church 1101 Rampart Range Road Woodland Park (719) 687-3868
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Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/22/2008 21-OUT Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 615164 Original Principal Amount: $131,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,667.90
Public Notices 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.
Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0003 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 15, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: GUENTER W KLOSE Original Beneficiary: FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ONEWEST BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: 8/25/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/5/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 597631 Original Principal Amount: $240,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $97,190.19 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The failure to occupy and use the property as Borrower(s) principal residence as required under the Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 12 IN WILSON LAKE ESTATES, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. which has the address of: 149 Phoebus Drive Florissant, CO 80816 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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 14, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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.
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First Publication: 3/19/2014 Last Publication: 4/16/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Dated: 1/21/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
Attorney: SHEILA J FINN Attorney Registration #36637 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone: 1 (303) 706-9990 Fax: 1 (303) 706-9994 Attorney file #: 31679
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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0003 First Publication: 3/19/2014 Last Publication: 4/16/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 14, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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.
Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
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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.
Dated: 1/21/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: SHEILA J FINN Attorney Registration #36637 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 Phone: 1 (303) 706-9990 Fax: 1 (303) 706-9994 Attorney file #: 31679 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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0003 First Publication: 3/19/2014 Last Publication: 4/16/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0001 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 7, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: JEFFREY O OLSON Original Beneficiary: ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: 1/25/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 2/22/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 615164 Original Principal Amount: $131,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $122,667.90 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 1251 Ridge Road Divide, CO OF 80814 NOTICE SALE
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ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 1251 Ridge Road Divide, CO 80814
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 7, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 3/12/2014 Last Publication: 4/9/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: TONI M DALE Attorney Registration #30580 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250 , LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 13-049-25769 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. EXHIBIT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale No. 2014-0001 ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT 541417 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 25, BLOCK 2, SPRING VALLEY FILING NUMBER 8, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0001 First Publication: 3/12/2014 Last Publication: 4/9/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0002 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in Public Notice the County of Teller records.
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
On January 7, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: JOHN H. CARROLL Original Beneficiary: PACIFIC STATES MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: 1/22/2003 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/27/2003 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 544466 Original Principal Amount: $81,839.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $68,781.24 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 13 AND THE N 1/2 OF LOT 14, BLOCK 35, THE HAYDEN PLACER COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HAYDEN PLACER, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 112 Florissant Street Cripple Creek, CO 80813 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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 7, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 3/12/2014 Last Publication: 4/9/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
Attorney: MILNOR SENIOR Attorney Registration #7226 RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed 600 17TH STREET, SUITE 2350 S, Original Grantor: JOHN H. CARROLL NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0009 of Trust described herein,DENVER, has filed COLORADO Notice of Election 80202and DeOriginal Beneficiary: PACIFIC STATES The current holder of the Evidence of Debt mand for sale as provided by law(720) and in said Deed of Trust. Phone: 259-6710 MORTGAGE, INC. secured by the Deed of Trust described To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the Fax: (720) 259-6709 Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. herein, has filed Notice of Election and followingfordescribed Deed of Trust: THEREFORE, Notice Is Attorney Hereby Given I will, at 10:00 a.m. file #: that CO000234-1 BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Demand sale as provided by law and the forenoon of June 4, 2014, at the Teller County Public Date of Deed of Trust: in 1/22/2003 in said Deed of Trust. On February 5, 2014, the undersigned Public Recording Trustee caused Office, 101 W. The Bennett Ave., Cripple Colorado, Attorney above Creek, is acting as a debt Date ofTrustee’s Deed of Trust: the Notice of Election DemandGiven relating to1/27/2003 the Deed of Trust sell at public auction to the highest and and best bidder for cash, the a collector is attempting to collect THEREFORE, Notice and Is Hereby described be recorded in the County of Teller records. said real propertyNo. and alldebt. interest of information said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ Any provided may be Recorded in Teller County: Reception that I will, atbelow 10:00 to a.m. in the forenoon of heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtused for that purpose. 544466 May 7, 2014, at the Teller County Public Original Grantor: BLAKE AND LINDA ALLEN edness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed Original Principal Amount: $81,839.00 Trustee’s Office, 101 W.ALLEN Bennett Ave., OriginalCreek, Beneficiary: VECTRA COLORADO, fees, expenses of sale and other Legalthe Notice No.: 2014-0002 O u t s tN.A. a n d i n g P r i nof c iTrust, p a l plus B a l aattorneys’ nce: Cripple Colorado, sell BANK at public Current of Evidence of Debt : GREEN TREE items allowed by law, andFirst will Publication: issue to the 3/12/2014 purchaser a Certificate $ 6 8 , 7SERVICING 81.24 auction toHolder the highest and best bidder for LLC the said real property and all inof Purchase, all as provided law. Lastby Publication: 4/9/2014 cash, Dateofofsaid Deed of Trust: 6/4/2003 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you terest Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Recording of Deed of Trust : 6/16/2003 First are hereby notified that thePublication: covenants 4/9/2014 of and assignsDate therein, for the purpose of Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 550458 Last Publication: the deed of trust have been violated 5/7/2014 as paying the indebtedness provided in said Original of Principal Amount:by $276,000.00 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier follows: Evidence Debt secured the Deed of Outstanding Principalfees, Balance: $219,659.08 Failure to pay principal and interest when Trust, plus attorneys’ the expenses due together with allDated: other2/7/2014 payments of sale and other items allowed by law, Pursuant to C.R.S. (i), you areprovided hereby notified ROBERT CAMPBELL for in the Evidence ofW. Debt seand will issue to the §38-38-101 purchaser a(4) Certificthat the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as cured by the Deed of Trust and other violate of Purchase, all as provided by law. follows: Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE ations of the terms thereof. By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee First Publication: 3/12/2014 Failure to pay principal together all LIENwill FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Last Publication: 4/9/2014and interest when dueTHE other payments for in the Evidence of secured Attorney: JOAN OLSON Attorney Registration #28078 Published in: Pikesprovided Peak Courier A Debt FIRST LIEN. by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Dated: 1/13/2014 THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN I S A LIEN. LL OF THE P R O P E(303) R T Y 813-1177 ENROBERT W.FORECLOSED CAMPBELL THE LIEN MAY NOT BE A FIRST Phone: Fax: CUMBERED BY THE LIENfile OF Teller PUBLIC TRUSTEE THECOUNTY PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE Attorney #: THE 1159.100043.F01 DEED TRUST. By: Shirley A. Kint PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE OF DEED OF Deputy Public Trustee TRUST. The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attemptLOT 13 AND THE Ning1/2 OF LOT 14, Any information provided may be used for ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED to collect a debt. PLACER Attorney: M DALE FULLY SET FORTH. BLOCK 35, THE HAYDEN HEREINTONI AS THOUGH that purpose. COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE Attorney Registration #30580 HAYDEN PLACER, COUNTY OF TELLMEDVED DALE DECKER DEERE, LLC Lane which has the address of:& 22 Still Forest Legal Notice No.: 2014-0009 ER, STATE OF COLORADO. 355 UNION Park, BLVD., Woodland COSUITE 80863 250 , LAKEFirst Publication: 4/9/2014 WOOD, COLORADO 80228 Last Publication: 5/7/2014 which has the address Published of: Phone: 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) NOTICE(303) OF SALE in: Pikes Peak Courier 112 Florissant Street 274-0159 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Attorney file #: 13-049-25769 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. EXHIBIT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale No. 2014-0001 ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT 541417 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 25, BLOCK 2, SPRING VALLEY FILING NUMBER 8, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0001 First Publication: 3/12/2014 Last Publication: 4/9/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 7, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 3/12/2014 Last Publication: 4/9/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: MILNOR SENIOR Attorney Registration #7226 RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 600 17TH STREET, SUITE 2350 S, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: (720) 259-6710 Fax: (720) 259-6709 Attorney file #: CO000234-1 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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0002
that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 7, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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.
Original Grantor: JOHN R TEAGUE AND ALICIA A TEAGUE Original Beneficiary: ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust: 8/8/2011 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/9/2011 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 646365 Original Principal Amount: $16,804.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $15,498.18
Dated: 1/13/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
Failure to pay monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
Attorney: MILNOR SENIOR Attorney Registration #7226 RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 600 17TH STREET, SUITE 2350 S, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: (720) 259-6710 Fax: (720) 259-6709 Attorney file #: CO000234-1
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 8, CHATEAU WEST II, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO
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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you First Publication: 3/12/2014 are hereby notified that the covenants of Last Publication: 4/9/2014 the deed of trust have been violated as advertise your publicfollows: notices call 303-566-4100 Published in: To Pikes Peak Courier
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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0002 First Publication: 3/12/2014 Last Publication: 4/9/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0005 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 22, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: DAWNELL C RAWSON AND THOMAS D RAWSON Original Beneficiary: AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 3/3/2000 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 3/13/2000 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 502749 Original Principal Amount: $75,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $61,901.39 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 will 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. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 104A, BLOCK 26, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES UNIT FOUR, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT AND TO THAT VACATION RECORDED OCTOBER 14, 1998 AT RECEPTION NO. 483093, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. which has the address of: 167 Knighthood Lane Divide, CO 80814 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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 21, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 3/26/2014 Last Publication: 4/23/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/23/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Attorney Registration #34145 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-07698 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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0005 First Publication: 3/26/2014 Last Publication: 4/23/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0006 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 22, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: JOHN R TEAGUE AND ALICIA A TEAGUE Original Beneficiary: ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust: 8/8/2011 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/9/2011 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 646365 Original Principal Amount: $16,804.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $15,498.18 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN
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which has the address of: 308 Chaparral Trail Florissant, CO 80816 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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 21, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 3/26/2014 Last Publication: 4/23/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/27/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: PETER M SUSEMIHL Attorney Registration #494 SUSEMIHL, MCDERMOTT & COWAN, PC 660 SOUTHPOINTE COURT, SUITE 210, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 Phone: (719) 579-6500 Fax: Attorney file #: TEAGUE 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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0006 First Publication: 3/26/2014 Last Publication: 4/23/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0007 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 22, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: JOHN R TEAGUE AND ALICIA A TEAGUE Original Beneficiary: ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Date of Deed of Trust: 8/8/2011 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/9/2011 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 646366 Original Principal Amount: $16,534.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $15,254.05 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 monthly payments of principal and interest together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 11, CHATEAU WEST II, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO which has the address of: 266 Chaparral Trail Florissant, CO 80816 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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of May 21, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 3/26/2014 Last Publication: 4/23/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 1/27/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: PETER M SUSEMIHL Attorney Registration #494 SUSEMIHL, MCDERMOTT & COWAN, PC 660 SOUTHPOINTE COURT, SUITE 210 , COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80906 Phone: (719) 579-6500 Fax: Attorney file #: TEAGUE 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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0007 First Publication: 3/26/2014 Last Publication: 4/23/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
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Upon review of the Plaintiff’s ex parte Motion to Serve the Defendant by Publication and the Complaint for Foreclosure and Sale, the Court finds that the Plaintiff has commenced a civil action to foreclose a mortgage on real estate located at 272 North Street, Calais, ME 04619, more particularly described in a mortgage deed recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 3133, Page 264, and that the foreclosure action will affect the interest of the Defendants in said real property; and that after due diligence, the Plaintiff has been unable to serve the Defendant. It is therefor
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Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0012 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 12, 2014, 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 Teller records. Original Grantor: JIMMIE SKINNER AND JUDI SKINNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERSAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 3/27/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 3/30/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 625176 Original Principal Amount: $235,553.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $200,910.63 Pursuant to C.R.S. §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 will 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. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1786 IN COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES NO. 11 CORRECTION PLAT, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 163 Appian Way Florissant, CO 80816 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 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of June 4, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of 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: 4/9/2014 Last Publication: 5/7/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 2/13/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Attorney Registration #34145 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-07724 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. Legal Notice No.: 2014-0012 First Publication: 4/9/2014 Last Publication: 5/7/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Byron M. Summers, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 1 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before May 30, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Susan M. Summers Personal Representative 248 Stacey Lane Woodland Park, Colorado 80863 Legal Notice No: 933335 First Publication: March 26, 2014 Last Publication: April 9, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary Theresa Dunn, aka Mary T. Dunn, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 19 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Teller County, Colorado on or before August 4, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Therese Ann Dunn Personal Representative P.O. Box 418 Salida, Colorado 81201 Legal Notice No: 933338 First Publication: April 2, 2014 Last Publication: April 16, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, TELLER COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Address: 101 West Bennett Avenue P.O. Box 9997 Cripple Creek, CO 80813
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TELLER COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO Address: 101 West Bennett Avenue P.O. Box 9997 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Plaintiff: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. Defendants: VALERIY BUTORIN, an individual; and BOB CAMPBELL, as Public Trustee. Case No.: 2012CV184 SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHTS TO CURE AND REDEEM Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered February 11, 2013, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property, as follows: Original Grantor: Valeriy Butorin Original Beneficiary: U.S. Bank National Association Current Holder of the evidence of debt secured by the Deed of Trust: U.S. Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: March 24, 2008 Date of Recording of Deed of Trust: April 21, 2008 County of Recording: Teller Recording Information: 616782 Original Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness: $170,330.00 Outstanding Principal Balance of the secured indebtedness as of the date hereof: $189,562.48 Amount of Judgment entered May 3, 2013: $190,253.50 – Unpaid Balance of Note $5,222.93 – Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Description of property to be foreclosed: LOT 41 IN FLORISSANT ESTATES SUBDIVISION NUMBER 1, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO and is also known by street and number as 310 Mesa Drive, Florissant, CO 80816. THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said indebtedness when the same were due and owing, and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately fully due and payable.
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ORDERED a) The Plaintiff’s Motion is Granted; b) That this Order, containing the Summons set forth below, shall be published once a week for (3) successive weeks in the Calais Advertiser, a newspaper of general circulation in Washington County and in the Pikes Peak Courier a newspaper of general circulation in Teller County, Colorado; c) That a copy of this Order, as published, shall be mailed to the Defendants at their last known mailing address by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid; and d) At the direction of the Court, this Order shall be incorporated into the docket by reference. Rule 79(a). SUMMONS TO THE DEFENDANTS MATTHEW S. GUTHRIE AND BETH SEILONEN Federal National Mortgage Association has begun a lawsuit in the District Court for Washington County in order to foreclose a mortgage granted by you dated April 14, 2006, and recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 3133, Page 264. If you wish to oppose this lawsuit, you or your attorney must prepare and serve a written Answer to the Complaint within forty-one (41) days after the first publication of this Summons. You may obtain a copy of the Complaint from the Plaintiff’s attorney, John A. Doonan at Doonan Graves and Longoria, 100 Cummings Center Suite 225D, Beverly MA 01915. You or your attorney must serve your Answer by delivering a copy of it in person or by mail to the Plaintiff’s attorney whose name and address appear above. You or your attorney must also file the original of your Answer by mailing it to the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Calais District Court, 382 South StreetSuite B, Calais ME 04619 before or within a reasonable time after it is served. IMPORTANT WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO SERVE AN ANSWER WITHIN THE TIME STATED ABOVE, OR IF, AFTER YOU ANSWER, YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT ANY TIME WHEN THE COURT NOTIFIES YOU TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU IN YOUR ABSENCE FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT, WHICH INCLUDES FORECLOSURE OF YOUR INTEREST IN SAID REAL ESTATE IN CALAIS, MAINE. IF THIS OCCURS, YOU WILL LOSE ALL OF YOUR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE AND ANY EXCESS PROCEEDS OF THE FORECLOSURE SALE. YOU MAY ALSO BE FOUND LIABLE FOR ANY DEFICIENCY REMAINING DUE AFTER THE SALE. IF YOU INTEND TO OPPOSE THIS LAWSUIT, DO NOT FAIL TO ANSWER WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME.
NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 A.M., on May, 14, 2014, in the Office of the Teller County Sheriff, Civil Division, 11400 West Highway 24, Divide, CO 80814, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
If you believe the Plaintiff is not entitled to all or part of the claims set forth in the Complaint, or if you believe you have a claim of your own against the Plaintiff, you should talk to a lawyer. If you feel you cannot afford to pay a fee to a lawyer, you may ask the Office of the Clerk of the Washington District Court or any other county courthouse, for information as to places where you may seek legal assistance.
First Publication: March 19, 2014 Last Publication: April 16, 2014 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Courier View 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.
18501.43(C0)/Guthrie/Seilonen FEI # 1078.00093 04/02/2014, 04/09/2014, 04/16/2014
NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. The name, address, telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder or tile indebtedness is: Torben M. Welch, Esq. #34282, Messner Reeves LLP, 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, Telephone: (303) 623-1800. 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. This Sheriff’s Notice of Sale is signed March 11, 2014. Michael A Ensminger, Sheriff, Teller County, Colorado By: /s/ Michael A Ensminger Legal Notice No.: 933309 First Publication: March 19, 2014 Last Publication: April 16, 2014 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice DISTRICT COURT STATE OF MAINE WASHINGTON, SS. LOCATION: CALAIS DOCKET NO. RE-2013-021 Federal National Mortgage Association Plaintiff vs Matthew S. Guthrie and Beth A. Seilonen Defendants Machias Savings Bank Party-in-Interest
Dated: 3/12, 2014 David Mitchell, Judge, District Court
Legal Notice No.: 9333342 First Publication: April 2, 2014 Last Publication: April 16, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT MILWAUKEE COUNTY In the Matter of: GEORGE ROSS Case No. 13PR1066 NOTICE OF HEARING George Ross and Robin Tremblay ("Petitioners"), by their attorneys, Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C., hereby provides notice that the Court has scheduled a hearing to review agent's performance at 10:00 a.m. on May 13, 2014, before Honorable Karen Christenson at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 North Ninth Street, Room 208, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Petitioners have filed a Petition (a copy of which is attached to this notice), with the Court pursuant to Wis. Stat. §244.16 to review the conduct and performance of Mark Bell in his capacity as a former agent under a general durable power of attorney for George Ross. Mark Bell is required to appear at the May 13, 2014 hearing, either personally or by counsel.
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NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Florissant Water and Sanitation District of Teller County, State of Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a regular election of the Florissant Water and Sanitation District shall be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. Mail ballots will be mailed to eligible electors between 22 and 18 days before the election. At said election, the electors of the Florissant Water and Sanitation District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors: The names of persons nominated as Director for a FOUR-Year term: Barb Faux Robert L. Faux Catherine A. Valdez The names of persons nominated as Director for a TWO-Year term: Ginger R. Bruvold Christopher Penland At said election, the electors of the Florissant Water and Sanitation District shall also vote on the following ballot issues certified by the Board of Directors: Ballot Issue A: SHALL FLORISSANT WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT DEBT BE INCREASED $125,000.00, WITH A REPAYMENT COST OF $214,930.00, TO BE REPAID SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES OF THE DISTRICT, WITHOUT ANY INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAXES: SUCH DEBT TO CONSIST OF REVENUE BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED OR INCURRED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING, REIMBURSING, OR FINANCING ALL OR ANY PART OF THE COSTS OF OPERATING THE WATER AND WASTEWATER FACILITIES OF THE FLORISSANT WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT AND THE FLORISSANT WATER AND SANITATION ENTERPRISE; SUCH DEBT TO BEAR INTEREST AT A NET EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE NOT IN EXCESS OF 6.0% PER ANNUM; SUCH INTEREST TO BE PAYABLE AT SUCH TIME OR TIMES AND WHICH MAY COMPOUND PERIODICALLY AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE DISTRICT BOARD; SUCH DEBT TO BE SOLD IN ONE SERIES OR MORE, AT A PRICE ABOVE, BELOW, OR EQUAL TO THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH DEBT, ON SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND WITH SUCH MATURITIES AS PERMITTED BY LAW AND AS THE DISTRICT MAY DETERMINE, INCLUDING PROVISIONS FOR REDEMPTION OF THE BONDS PRIOR TO MATURITY WITH OR WITHOUT PAYMENT OF PREMIUM IN AN AMOUNT NOT IN EXCESS OF ONE PERCENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT BEING REDEEMED, SUCH DEBT TO BE PAID FROM ANY LEGALLY AVAILABLE REVENUES OF THE DISTRICT? Ballot Issue B: WITHOUT INCREASING THE EXISTING MILL LEVY OF 3.501 MILLS, SHALL THE FLORISSANT WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT BE PERMITTED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM ALL SOURCES RECEIVED DURING 2013 AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER WITHOUT REGARD TO ANY LIMITATION CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW? Prior to the day of the election, the address of the walk-in location for the application of a ballot and receipt of a replacement ballot is The Outpost Feed & Ranch Supply, located at 18129 County Road 1, Florissant, Colorado 80816. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., beginning on April 14, 2014. On election day, the walk-in location for the application of a ballot and receipt of a replacement ballot is the Florissant Water Plant, located at 2244 West Highway 24, Florissant, Colorado 80816. The address to return ballots by mail is Florissant Water and Sanitation District, P.O. Box 565, Florissant, CO 80816. Ballots can also be delivered by hand to 18129 County Road 1, Florissant, Colorado 80816, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. prior to election day (May 6). On election day, ballots can be delivered by hand to 2244 West Highway 24, Florissant, Colorado 80816, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Dated this 14th day of March, 2014. MOERTL, WILKINS & CAMPBELL S.C. By: STEPHEN A. LASKY Attorney for George Ross
FLORISSANT WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT /s/ Cynthia Russel Designated Election Official (719)-445-0085
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th day of March, 2014. Notary Public, State of Wisconsin. My Commission expires 10/11/2015
Legal Notice No.: 933328 First Publication: April 9, 2014 Last Publication: April 9, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
This document drafted by: Attorney Stephen A. Lasky State Bar No. 1064356 Moertl, Wilkins & Campbell, S.C. Suite 1017, 330 East Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 414-276-4366 Legal Notice No.: 933362 First Publication: April 9, 2014 Last Publication: April 23, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice Notice of Sale
AMENDED ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO SERVE BY PUBLICATION Upon review of the Plaintiff’s ex parte Motion to Serve the Defendant by Publication and the Complaint for Foreclosure and Sale, the Court finds that the Plaintiff has commenced a civil action to foreclose a mortgage on real estate located at 272 North Street, Calais, ME 04619, more particularly described in a mortgage deed recorded in the Washington County Registry of Deeds in Book 3133, Page 264, and that the foreclosure action will affect the interest of the Defendants in said real property; and that after due diligence, the Plaintiff has been unable to serve the Defendant. It is therefor
Contents unknown belonging to Raven Kavisic, whose last known address is P.O. Box 008 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 and stored in Unit # 36, STORAGE ONE/ Cripple Creek (410 Xenia Street), Cripple Creek, CO 80813 will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after 4/25, 2014.
ORDERED a) The Plaintiff’s Motion is Granted; b) That this Order, containing the Summons set forth below, shall be published once a week for (3) successive weeks in the Calais Advertiser, a newspaper of general circulation in Washington County
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Legal Notice No.: 933365 First Publication: April 9, 2014 Last Publication: April 16, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Government Legals NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Florissant Water and Sanitation District of
Public Notice NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FOR ARABIAN ACRES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and particularly to the electors of the Arabian Acres Metropolitan District (“District”) of Teller County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election of the District shall be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, during the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (April 14, 2014) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (April 21, 2014). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, and shall be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day. At such election, the electors of the District shall vote for Directors to serve the following terms of office on the Board of Directors of the District: Three (3) Directors for Four-Year Terms Two (2) Director for Two-Year Terms The names of persons nominated and terms of office for which nominated are as follows:
3.4 Owner means any person whose name is listed by the Teller County Assessor as the owner of a building or who, alone or jointly or severally with others, has legal title to a building, with or without actual possession thereof, or has charge, care or control of any building as owner, executor, executrix, administrator, trustee, guardian, mortgagee or assignee. 3.5 Sanitary drainage system means either a public sewer system or an approved private sewage disposal system. 3.6 Water system means either a public water system or an approved private water system. Section 4. Requirements for water systems. At such election, the electors of the DisToforadvertise notices 4.1 Every call sink,303-566-4100 lavatory, bathtub or trict shall vote Directors toyour serve public the shower, drinking fountain, water closet or following terms of office on the Board of other plumbing fixture shall be properly Directors of the District: connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. Three (3) Directors for Four-Year Terms All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilitTwo (2) Director for Two-Year Terms ies, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold runThe names of persons nominated and ning water, and plumbed in accordance terms of office for which nominated are as with the applicable City plumbing code. follows: 4.2 The water supply shall be maintained Darlene Sowa for Four-Year Term free from contamination, and all water inJim Nash for Four-Year Term lets for plumbing fixtures shall be located Lanny E. Hoel for Four-Year Term above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Robert “Elric” Winterer for Four-Year 4.3 The water supply system shall be inTerm stalled and maintained to provide a supWade Holder for Two-Year Term ply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices Edith Lillian Coffman for Two-Year and appurtenances in sufficient volume Term and at pressures adequate to enable the David Michael Belfiore for Two-Year fixtures to function properly, safely, and Term free from defects and leaks. 4.4 Non-use of water by an occupied ARABIAN ACRES building shall constitute prima facie evidMETROPOLITAN DISTRICT ence that the building does not have a By /s/ Sarah H. Luetjen properly functioning water system. Designated Election Official Section 5. Requirements for sanitary drainage systems. Legal Notice No.: 933340 5.1 All plumbing fixtures shall be properly First Publication: April 9, 2014 connected to either a public sewer sysLast Publication: April 9, 2014 tem or to an approved private sewage disPublisher: Pikes Peak Courier posal system. 5.2 Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and Public Notice sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and deNOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION fects. C.R.S. 1-7.5-107(2.5)(a) Section 6. Nuisance. It shall be unlawful 1-5-205(1)(a),(c),(d) and (2) and considered a nuisance for a building SOS Rule 12.11 to fail to meet the requirements of this Ordinance. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and parSection 7. Right of entry. The City Adminticularly to the electors of the Highland istrator, Chief of Police or any other auLakes Water District of Teller County, thorized person may enter upon or into State of Colorado: any building, with the proper respect for the occupant’s constitutional rights, to inNOTICE IS HEREBY given that a reguspect and test the same and to ascertain lar election of the Highland Lakes Wawhether any such nuisance exists, and ter District shall be held on Tuesday, shall be free from any action or liability on May 6, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 account thereof. p.m. The election is being conducted Section 8. Notice of nuisance. as a mail ballot election. Mail ballots 8.1 If a nuisance is determined to exist, will be mailed to eligible electors the City Administrator or other authorized between 22 and 18 days before the person shall send by personal service, or election. by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the owner of the building noThe address of the walk-in location for the tice that a nuisance exists. delivery of mail ballots and receipt of re8.2 The notice shall contain a description placement ballots is: 655 Red Feather of the building, the name of the owner, Lane, Woodland Park, CO 80863 and a description of the nuisance. 8.3 The notice shall state that the owner The address of the location for application has seven (7) business days from the date and the return of mail-in ballots and the of the notice to abate the nuisance, or to hours during which the office will be open: provide the City with a plan for abatement. 655 Red Feather Lane, Woodland Park, 8.4 The notice shall state that if the City CO 80863 and at the Highland Lakes does not approve a plan for abatement or Community Bldg., 276 Deer Lake Circle, the nuisance is not abated in the time Divide, CO 80814 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 provided, the building will be deemed unp.m. on Election Day (May 6th). inhabitable. Any building that is deemed uninhabitable may not be occupied until *The office is open Monday through Frithe nuisance is abated and passes inday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and spection by the City. 5:00 p.m., beginning at least 22 days pri8.5 The notice shall state that the owner or to Election Day (April 14th). may appeal the City’s determination, by submitting a written appeal to the City Highland Lakes Water District Clerk within five (5) business days of reSusan M. Prescott, ceipt of the notice. Designated Election Official Section 9. Building uninhabitable. (719) 687-3029 9.1 If the City does not approve a plan for abatement or a nuisance is not abated in Legal Notice No.: 933360 the time provided by the City, the building First Publication: April 9, 2014 will be deemed uninhabitable and the City Last Publication: April 9, 2014 shall post notice on the building’s enPublisher: Pikes Peak Courier trance. Any building that is deemed uninhabitable may not be occupied until the Public Notice nuisance is abated and passes inspection by the City. Notice of Sale 9.2 For unoccupied buildings that do not meet the requirements of this Ordinance, Contents unknown belonging to Colorthe City shall post notice on the building’s ado Grand Casinoe, whose last known entrance that the building is uninhabitable address is P.O. Box 569 Cripple Creek, to prevent occupation until the water CO 80813 and stored in Unit # CC-14, and/or sewer systems are functional. STORAGE ONE/ Cripple Creek (410 9.3 For unoccupied buildings that do not Xenia Street), Cripple Creek, CO 80813 meet the requirements of this Ordinance, will be sold at auction or otherwise disan uninhabitable building may only be posed of at this location after 4/25, entered pursuant t o a City-approved 2014. abatement plan. Section 10. Appeal of assessment of Legal Notice No.: 933364 nuisance. In the event an owner appeals First Publication: April 9, 2014 the City’s assessment of a nuisance, the Last Publication: April 16, 2014 City Clerk will designate the next availPublisher: Pikes Peak Courier able meeting of the City Council as the date when such owner may appear and Public Notice be heard before the City Council. The final decision of the City Council may be CITY COUNCIL appealed to an appropriate court pursuOF THE CITY OF VICTOR, COLORADO ant to Rule 106(a)(4) of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. The City of VicORDINANCE NO. 488 tor Municipal Court shall not have jurisdicAN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THAT tion over such civil action. BUILDINGS WITHOUT PROPERLY Section 11. Penalties. FUNCTIONING WATER OR SEWER 11.1 Violations of this Ordinance shall be SYSTEMS ARE UNINHABITABLE AND punishable by a fine of up to two thouA NUISANCE sand six hundred fifty dollars ($2,650.00), by imprisonment of up to one (1) year, or WHEREAS, the City Council finds and reby both such fine and imprisonment. cognizes that the control of minimum 11.2 In addition to such general penalties, building standards is necessary to mainthe City of Victor Municipal Court may ortain the public health, safety and welfare; der law enforcement to remove the occuand pants of an uninhabitable building in accordance with Section 9. WHEREAS, the City of Victor Administra11.3 If a person reoccupies an uninhabittion Department, City of Victor Police Deable building in violation of a City of Victor partment and/or the City of Victor Building Municipal Court order, such person may Department, are the appropriate enforcebe found in contempt of court and upon ment agencies for the controls imposed by execution ordered by the City of Victor this Ordinance. Municipal Court, may be committed to further fines of up to two thousand six hunNOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED dred fifty dollars ($2,650.00), by imprisonBY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY ment of up to one (1) year, or by both OF VICTOR, COLORADO: such fine and imprisonment. Section 12. Severability. If any provision Section 1. Applicability. This Ordinance of this Ordinance or the application thereshall apply to all buildings within the City of to any person or circumstances, is held which are required to have a functional invalid, such invalidity shall not affect othwater system and sanitary drainage syser provisions or applications of the Ordintem under the applicable City building and ance which can be given effect without the plumbing codes. invalid provision or application, and to this Section 2. Compliance required. It is unend the provisions of this Ordinance are lawful for any person to inhabit any builddeclared to be severable. ing in violation of this Ordinance. Section 13. Effective date. This ordinance Section 3. Definitions. When used in this shall become effective thirty (30) days Ordinance, the following terms shall have after final publication. the meanings indicated: 3.1 Abate or abatement in connection with INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, PASSED any building means the removal or correcAND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL tion of any conditions that constitute a ON FIRST READING THIS 27th DAY OF nuisance and the making of any other imMARCH, 2014. provements that are needed to effect a reByron L. Hakes, Mayor habilitation of the building that is consistent with maintaining safe and habitable ATTEST: conditions over its remaining useful life. Sandy Honeycutt, City Clerk 3.2 Building means any building or structure that is used or intended to be used for NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: On April residential or commercial purposes. 24, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., at the Victor City 3.3 Nuisance means a building with nonHall, 500 Victor Avenue, Victor, CO functioning, inadequate or unsanitary wa80860, the City Council of the City of Victer or sanitary drainage systems. tor will hold a public hearing on the pro3.4 Owner means any person whose posed adoption of this ordinance. Copies name is listed by the Teller County Asof the ordinance are on file with the City sessor as the owner of a building or who, Clerk and are available for public inspecalone or jointly or severally with others, tion during regular business hours at the has legal title to a building, with or without Victor City Hall at 500 Victor Avenue, Vicactual possession thereof, or has charge, tor, CO 80860. Written comments will be care or control of any building as owner, accepted at 500 Victor Ave., or P. O. Box executor, executrix, administrator, trustee, 86, Victor, CO 80860 until April 21, 2014. guardian, mortgagee or assignee. 3.5 Sanitary drainage system means Legal Notice No.: 933361 either a public sewer system or an apFirst Publication: April 9, 2014 proved private sewage disposal system. Last Publication: April 9, 2014 3.6 Water system means either a public Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier water system or an approved private water system. Section 4. Requirements for water systems. 4.1 Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water, and plumbed in accordance with the applicable City plumbing code. 4.2 The water supply shall be maintained election is being conducted as a mail ballot election. The ballots will be mailed to the eligible electors of the District no earlier than 22 days prior to the election (April 14, 2014) and no later than 15 days prior to the election (April 21, 2014). The drop off location for the delivery of mail ballots and receipt of replacement ballots shall be located at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado, and shall be open Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. beginning at least 22 days prior to the election day and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on election day.
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Florissant Fossil Beds to offer night sky programs this spring Come see the night sky the way it used to look before city lights crowded out the stars. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers an ideal balance between convenient location – an easy drive from Colorado Springs – and a sky dark enough to reveal the countless stars that once lit the night for our ancestors. Join the monument for a series of stargazes that will explore the wonders and secrets of our dark sky. Each stargaze will begin with a 20-30 minute interpretive program in the visitor center, with unique topics ranging from native star stories to upcoming celestial events, and always preparing for the sights to see that night. Following the program, everyone will step outside for 60 to 70 minutes of stargazing with telescopes, binoculars, and laserguided tours of the stars and constellations. Dress warmly, as evenings at the park’s high elevation can be cool even in the summer. Bring binoculars or a flashlight — red-filtered lights only. Also, note that viewing is weather-dependent, and takes place only if the sky is clear. Indoor presentations take place rain or shine. Admission for the program is the regular park entrance fee which is $3 per adult (16 years and older) children and federal pass holders are free. Call (719) 748-3253, Ext. 202 for more information. Friday, April 18, 2014 – 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Jupiter, Mars, and More
The spring sky is full of wonders. Join the group as it explores stars and constellations, planets and their moons, and a host of other treasures for amateur skywatchers. Special treats tonight include
the planets Jupiter and Mars, flybys by the International Space Station and other satellites, and maybe even a rare glimpse of two large asteroids, Ceres and Vesta, as they make their closest approach to Earth. Participants can meet at the visitor center. Friday, May 23, 2014 – 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Gold Camp Community Christmas Planning Committee won a Teller County Cares Service Award in February. This group plans and does the majority of work to put on the annual Cripple Creek and Victor Christmas event. The dates for 2014 will be December 11, 12, 13 and 14. The 2014 theme will be “The Spirit of Giving.” The planning committee sponsors several annual events such as Keeping Christ in Christmas, the craft fair at the Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation and the parades in Victor and Cripple Creek. Kathi Pilcher coordinates the activities. “Great ideas come from other experienced volunteers, such as the successful gift-bas-
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A Brand-New Meteor Shower It may be a dark moonless night and participants might see the stars in the Milky Way. A between-the-seasons chance to see Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn will also be available that evening. And, rarest of all, a never-before-seen meteor shower, courtesy of Comet 209P/Linear. The comet itself is faint, but astronomers predict this meteor shower to be one of the best shootingstar shows of the year, if not the decade. Meet at the visitor center. Saturday, June 21, 2014 – 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Summer Solstice Storytelling Celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year. The group will explore the importance of the seasons to the historical inhabitants of the area, and celebrate by sharing some of the star and constellation stories told by native people. In the telescope, Mars, Saturn, and some of the best star clusters, nebulae, and other deep-sky treasures of the summer can be seen. Participants are asked to meet at the visitor center. For more information, visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/flfo or call at (719) 748 – 3253, Ext. 202 Follow us on Twitter at @FlorissantNPS and on Facebook/FlorissantNPS.
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ket auction and gingerbread man cookie,” Pilcher said. “School programs such as Soaring without Limitations and Dream Big have won tree decorating contests.” People from other towns have generously given their time. These include Colorado Springs Chorale, Woodland Park Community Singers, and Church in the Wildwood Bell Choir. “Our 2014 meetings start at 9 a.m. April 22 at the Aspen Mine Center conference room. Generally meetings are the second Tuesday of each month, but some vary. Anyone is welcome to attend with suggestions or to become involved with a position on a committee. For information, call Pilcher at 659-3599.
Thanks for telling us about the law to have our buried utility lines marked before we dig. I sure wouldn’t want to be responsible for expensive repairs or hurting anybody. – Jared told us
Kindergarten Round-Up Preschool Registration WHAT:
Annual Kindergarten Round-Up and Preschool Registration for Columbine, Gateway, Summit Elementary schools
WHEN: WHERE:
Tuesday, April 15 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at each elementary school
Right you are, Jared. Always call 811 toll-free at least two full business days before you dig. A technician will come out and mark buried utility lines, which could potentially help you avoid disaster. It’s free, it’s safe, and it’s the law! Oh, and don’t forget mulch and plenty of water!
Register your child in the school s/he will attend in the fall according to the boundaries for each school. Children who will be five years of age on or before Oct. 1 are eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, social security number, and emergency contact information to the school for Round-Up. School staff members will be available to meet parents and answer questions. We are urging parents to bring their prospective kindergarten child to Round-Up, no childcare will be available for younger siblings.
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Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority Airport, owners of one of the nation’s busiest airports is currently accepting applications for a Business Support Specialist. The candidate must possess an Associate’s Degree in Business, Office Management, or Paralegal fields or related field; have two years of experience involving public contact and one year’s experience at an airport or as a paralegal OR equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. This a dual role position which includes providing business support to airport tenants in the areas of compliance, application review, and document preparation; performing a variety of other administrative support & recordkeeping duties as well as special projects in the areas of finance, human resourc3es and employee benefits. Attention to detail and accuracy is a must. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook software and fluency in both written and spoken English is required. This is a full-time non-exempt position with excellent benefits after 60 days. Starting salary is $19.25 per hour. You may obtain an Application for Employment and full Job Description in person or via our website at http://www.centennialairport.com/Employment. Please hand-deliver, mail or e-mail your completed application to the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, 7800 S. Peoria St., Unit G1, Englewood, CO 80112 or contact Gwen at 303-218-2904. EOE
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French racing star Romain Dumas will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year. Courtesy photos
Exciting lineup on their mark for Pikes Peak Hill Climb The Broadmoor is the newly named sponsor of prestigious race By Danny Summers
dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com French race car driver Romain Dumas will return to the newly-named Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which takes place June 29 on “America’s Mountain.” Dumas, winner of the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans classic, was named the Pikes Peak Rookie of the Year in 2012 when he captured the Pikes Peak Open Division with a blazing speed of 9 minutes, 46.181 seconds. He drove his Porsche GT3R in his debut in the first edition of the race on a fully-paved course. His 2012 time ranks sixth on the alltime list of winners on the Peak, which began in 1916. Japan’s Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima will return to return to the Hill Climb for the 22nd year. He was the first driver to crack the elusive 10-minute mark when he won the Unlimited Division for the sixth straight time with the record 9:51.278 in 2011. Tajima’s amazing feat occurred the last year part of the course was on gravel. Tajima was denied another triumph in 2012 when he dropped out of the race because of a mechanical failure. He came back last year and cracked the 10-minute barrier in an electric car. Sebastien Loeb of France set the alltime record in 2013 when he raced up the mountain in 8:13.878. Dumas will be behind the wheel of a Norma M20 with Honda Power in the
loaded Unlimited Division. The development of the auto prototype began this year with the goal of a new record, just as Loeb’s team did last year in the production of the 2013 Peugeot 208 T16 Pikes Peak model that powered Loeb. The Frenchman negotiated the 12.42 miles and 156 corners of the mountain at an average speed of 87.47 mph. Loeb will not be back to make another attempt when a field of 152 automobiles and motorcycles tackle Pikes Peak, but there are plenty of well-known competitors signed up to date for the 92nd time. Coming back for an amazing 40th time to race is the veteran Randy Schranz of Colorado Springs, who won the Pikes Peak Open Division last summer with a time of 11:21.410. He entered the event for the first time in 1972 and is entered this year in the Pikes Peak Challenge Division (Pikes Peak Open) along with his son, Layne, another veteran of the race. Other Hill Climb veterans and champions registered for this year’s edition include Woodland Park’s Clint Vahsholtz, Paul Dallenbach (Basalt) and Spencer Steele (Denver). The motorcycle field includes Woodland Park’s Codie Vahsholtz (Clint’s son), 15-year-old Brandon Tubbs (Farmington, New Mexico), Jeff Clark (Los Angeles) and Jeff Grace (Colorado Springs). Speedweek kicks off with the fabulous Pikes Peak International Auto Show June 20-22 at the Freedom Financial Services Expo Center. The annual Race Tech Inspection, which is open to the public, takes place on June 23 at the World Arena. There is no admission and it is free of charge. Practices and qualifying begins the next morning and will be open to the public. Practice dates are June 24-27. Race Day tickets will not allow fans to view practice sessions with specific re-
The world-famous Broadmoor hotel and resort recently became the title sponsor for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. strictions. To attend practice fans must purchase an online ticket for each specific practice day. Tickets are available online for $25 per person per day or fans can purchase an individual week pass for $120. Fan Fest is June 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs. This event is free and typically features a large Budweiser beer garden, a chili cook-off, motorcycle jumpers as well as other live
entertainment. More than 35,000 are expected to attend. In addition, the PPIHC mobile museum will be on-site and exclusive PPIHC merchandise will be available for purchase. Tickets for the Hill Climb are available online now at www.ppihc.com along with a wealth of information on the event itself, from the history of the race to alltime winners and records.
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Panthers drop Metro League opener to Coronado By Danny Summers
dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Woodland Park High School baseball team lost its Class 4A Metro League opener to Coronado 7-5 on April 1. Panthers’ sophomore left-hander Dakota Herman had seven strikeouts and allowed two earned runs in five innings of work. “We left the bases loaded in the sixth and then again in the seventh to end the game,” said Woodland Park coach Cliff Richardson. “Dakota pitched well. He got ground balls. But three of the first four runs that Coronado scored were unearned.” The Panthers trailed 7-3 going into the home half of the sixth. Nash Grayckowski singled home Logan Watters, and Carl Loy followed with an RBI single that scored Kayden Osborn. “Nash has been clutch for us all year,” Richardson said. Woodland Park lost a non-league game to Sand Creek, 12-5, on April 2. The Panthers were down two starters due to a suspension and grades. Sophomore right-hander Jake Jansma made his first start of the season on the mound and
suffered the loss as erratic defense behind him led to a plethora of unearned runs. “We knew there would be contact with Jake pitching, we just hoped (Sand Creek) would hit into outs,” Richardson said. “There were so many things that were mistakes. Things just got out of hand.” The Panthers had their league game with Mitchell postponed on April 4 due to wet grounds at Wasson Park. Woodland Park had non-league games this week against Pueblo South and Colorado Springs Christian School. The Panthers have five league games remaining before the end of the season tournament that will decide seeding for the playoffs. The top three teams in league automatically qualify for the postseason. Woodland Park was the No. 31 seed out of 32 teams in 2013. “Every game we play the rest of the way is important,” Richardson said. “Work has to be done for us to have a shot at the league title. We have to beat Widefield and we have to beat Mesa Ridge.” The Panthers play at Widefield on April 18 and host Mesa Ridge April 22. “We’re going to set up our pitching staff and make sure we have the right guys on the mound against those teams,” Richardson said.
RECREATION REPORT Woodland Park Parks & Recreation offers the following programs and sports. Sign up at least a week prior to session starting. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of participants. Call 719-687-5225 or stop by our office at 204 W. South Ave. Online registration and class information available at wpparksandrecreation.org.
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Put together a team or call your team from last year and get ready to have some fun playing parks and recreation softball. Register your team by April 11; team fee is $360. Late registrations accepted through April 18, with fee if $410. The team manager’s meeting is at 6:30 p.m. April 23. Season is 10 games plus post-season, with a double elimination tournament. Games played from May to July at the Meadow Wood Sports Complex. Co-ed teams play Wednesdays (Fridays if needed); men’s teams play Thursday nights (Tuesdays if needed). Umpire fees to be paid at the facility during the pre-game meeting. Game balls will be provided.
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Learn the basics and rules to the game of Pickelball in this 6-week course that introduces the player to the fastest growing sport in the United States. All participants will learn about court positions, scoring and how to serve and receive. Instructor is Gene Mertlick. Class is from 9-10 a.m. Mondays (April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19) at the Meadow Wood Sports Complex, Courts 1 & 2. Cost is $30.
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through April 4. Cost is $83. Late registrations will be taken through April 11, with a late fee of $88. After April 11, a waiting list will be formed. Practices will be in Woodland Park or Divide, and games are in Colorado Springs. Season runs from May to July.
T-ball league Registration for T-ball for boys and girls who will be in kindergarten in fall 2014 is open until April 4. Cost is $43, and $39 for an additional family member. Late registrations taken through April 11, with the fee at $48, $44 for additional family member. After April 11 a waiting list will be formed. Season runs from May 3 to June 28.
Coach and kid pitch baseball league Boys and girls who will be in grades 1-6 in the fall 2014 can register for baseball through April 4. Registration fee is $45, and $41 for additional family members. Late registrations accepted through April 11, with fees at $50 and $46. After April 11, a waiting list will be formed. Divisions are 1-2 grade, coach pitch; 3-4 grade, coach/ kid pitch; 5-6 grade, kit pitch. Season runs from April 26 to July 12.
Baseball league Registration for boys and girls going into grades 7-8 for fall 2014 can register through April 4 for baseball. Registration fee is $85. Late registration is April 11, with a fee of $90. After April 11, a waiting list will be formed. Practices are in Woodland Park or Divide, and games will be played in Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and surrounding communities. Season runs from May to July.
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Top Rockies prospect hoping to attend the Hill Climb Tyler Matzek plans on at least going to one of the time trials during race week By Danny Summers
dsummers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com Colorado Springs Sky Sox pitcher Tyler Matzek is in his first season at the Triple-A level. The left-hander is one of the promising young talents in the Colorado Rockies’ minor league system. He also is an avid racing fan. “I’m a car guy and I know they have that race up Pikes Peak,” Matzek said last week during media day at Security Service Field. “I’m going to go check that out. I heard it’s awesome.” Matzek, 23, pitched at Double-A Tulsa in 2013—his fourth professional season. He was the Rockies first-round selection (11th overall pick) in the 2009 amateur draft straight out of Capistrano Valley High School. At one time, he was the top prospect in the Rockies’ organization. Growing up in southern California, Matzek spent hours watching NASCAR on television and attending races when he could. He also studied up on the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. When he was informed a few weeks ago that he was being assigned to the Sky Sox, he did some research to find out when the Hill Climb was taking place this year. “I won’t be able to go there the day of the race (June 29), but we do have an off-day on one of the time trials days so I want to
Top Colorado Rockies prospect Tyler Matzek has already made plans to attend this year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Matzek is a former first-round draft pick and is beginning this season with the Sky Sox. Courtesy photo go check that out,” Matzek said. “I’m pretty excited. “You’ve got a nice mix of drivers and a nice mix of the types of cars. It’s very cool.” Matzek’s love of racing is pretty simple. “I just love fast cars,” he said. “Growing up I always paid attention to the race.
“I know it’s asphalt now, but it used to be half asphalt and half gravel and there was really nothing else like it. There still isn’t anything else like it in the world.” Matzek might be facing an interesting dilemma as the season progresses. It is any player’s dream to get the call for the major
leagues. Matzek is no different. “If that happens that would be pretty nice,” he said with a smile. “We’ll just have to wait and see.” Matzek pitched in four spring training games, posting a 1.50 ERA in six innings. Opposing batters hit just .158 against him.
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