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Mystery Dinner Theater Florissant Grange .........................March 14-15 Chili Cook Off Florissant Grange .................................................April 18 Veteran’s Benefit Above the Clouds..............................................April 18 Kidsfest ......................................................................................April 25 Summer Music at Lunch ...................................Tuesdays May 26-Sept. 1 Chuck Pyle Concert Florissant Grange ......................................... May 29 Woodland Park Summer Farmers’ Market ...........Fridays June 5-Sept. 25 Jazz in June –Woodland Park Wind Symphony ................................. June 5 Rockies Skills Challenge ................................................................ June 6 Kids Bike Rodeo .............................................................................June 10 American Cancer Society Relay for Life ........................................June 12 Woodland Music Series-Festival Orchestra ..................................June 13 Cripple Creek Rodeo ................................................................ June 13-14 American Legion Pig Roast.............................................................June 19 Victor Gem and Mineral Show ................................................. June 20-21 Once Upon a Time in the West Art Show ..............................June 26-July 6 Donkey Derby Days.................................................................. June 27-28 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb .............................................June 28 Cripple Creek’s 4th of July Celebration ........................................... July 4 Old Fashion Woodland Park 4th of July ........................................... July 4 Woodland Park Symphony Concert .................................................. July 4 Symphony Above the Clouds............................................................. July 5 Woodland Music Series –Purely Bluegrass ..................................... July 11 Victor Gold Rush Days.............................................................. July 17-19 Roots Movie Night .......................................................................... July 24 Florissant Heritage Days ............................................................... July 25 Teller County Fair .......................................................July 25- August 2 Mountain Arts Festival...........................................................August 1-2

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INTERNATIONAL By DA N N Y SU MME R S The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb began as a way for Spencer Penrose to promote his highway to the top of “America’s Mountain.” Ninetynine years later the motor race has grown into one of the most interesting sporting events in the world. Penrose realized the tourist potential of such a beautiful landmark as Pikes Peak and used his resources to build the Pikes Peak Highway. Penrose finished converting the narrow carriage road into the Pikes Peak Highway in 1915. But in order to publicize his adopted hometown – and his new road – he devised a simple plan; run an automobile race to the summit of Pikes Peak on his new highway. For most of the race’s history – up until 2011 – the highway was gravel, so those who chose to race to the top must have enjoyed living life on the edge. The Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb – as it was called then – was first held Aug. 10-12, 1916. Drivers and cars came from all over the world in those early years to compete in one of the most grueling courses known to the world of racing. C O N T IN U E D O N PAGE 1O

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phy for a year. Motorcycles were also a major part of the first race, and still are today. One of the most popular models was the Excelsior motorcycle. Built by Ignaz Schwinn, these cycles were ridden by 19 out of the 29 entrants in 1916. Schwinn, in partnership with his son Frank, later produced the famous “Schwinn-built” bicycles. In the early years of the race, mechanics rode with drivers. Their presence was necessary due to the many mechanical malfunctions and breakdowns. Today, no mechanics are allowed with drivers. While this first event was successful, America’s entry into World War I disrupted the continuity of the Hill Climb. When the next race was held in 1920, it was sanctioned by the American Automobile Association (AAA). That race was won by Otto Loesche, of Indy 500 fame. Loesche repeated his victory in 1924.

Drivers, then and now, are challenged by the torturous road and the rapidly changing weather. It might be 75 degrees and sunny at the start of the race, but a driver could travel through sleet, thunderstorms, wind, hail, fog, or blinding snow before finishing, causing this breathtaking event to be called “The Race to the Clouds.” The first Pikes Peak Champion was 22-year old Rea Lentz from Washington. His Romano Demon Special was the smallest car entered and he was the youngest driver. His time was 20 minutes, 55.6 seconds. After his win, he was never heard from again by anyone associated with the race. Among those entered in that first-ever event was Barney Oldfi eld – of Indianapolis 500 fame – who drove a big Delage. Oldfield Recognized for offering did not distinguish himself among the top drivers, but spectators you cameexcellence. to watch him attack the Peak. Eddie Rickenbacker, laterand to become famous as a World War I According to J.D. Power flying ace, also competed in the first race. Associates, our agency offers “An DuesenbergCustomer automobiles were driven, as were Cadillacs, HudOutstanding Experience.” sons and a Stutz. Entry fees were $25 to $50, depending on the Call meFirst today to ranged find outfrom more. event. Prizes $500 to $2,000 cash, again depending upon which event the driver entered. To further encourage competition Penrose offered a 43-inch trophy covered in Colorado silver and gold, valued at $10,000. The winners could keep the tro-

Glen Schultz was one of the premier hill climb drivers of the era. He captured seven Open Wheel Division titles from 1923 to 1933, and also won the Stock Car Division in 1929. The early racers all drove Open Wheel cars. The Stock Car Division was added in 1929. This now famous class caused hot competition from a different breed of drivers, but was dropped in 1935. It resumed again in 1956. The list of champions includes famed competitors like Louis Unser, Al Rogers, Bobby Unser, Mario Andretti, Roger Mears, Al Unser, Wally and Paul Dallenbach, Sebastien Loeb, Nobuhiro “Monster Tajima, Eddie Mulder and Bobby Donner. The Unser family first began racing in the Hill Climb in 1926 and was the winningest family (38 titles) in Pikes Peak history until 2013, when the Vahsholtz family (Leonard, son Clint and grandson Codie) took the title away. All three Vahsholtz’s reside in Woodland Park and have more than 40 titles. The Unser family was based in Colorado Springs into the 1950s, when they moved most of their operations to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Open Wheel Division began to undergo major changes in the early 1970s. Low-riding rear-engine Open Wheelers began to pose a serious threat to traditional upright, front-engine sprint cars which were standard fare for the division. This division again underwent a drastic change in 1979 with the development of a new C ONTINUED ON PAG E 12

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car, designed especially for racing on Pikes Peak. The Wells Coyote, created by John Wells of nearby Green Mountain Falls, became the major force, claiming many Open Wheel victories since 1981. The Unlimited Division has captured the spotlight in recent years, with Japan’s Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima winning the division six consecutive years and set a course record when he broke the elusive 10-minute barrier in 2011 with a time of 9:51.278. In 2013, with the road fully paved, Pikes Peak saw one of the greatest efforts ever when France’s Sebastien Loeb and Peugeot smashed the current record by almost two minutes (8:13.878) in his first ever attempt at this historic event. The international popularity of the race is underscored by the presence of competitors from all over the world. The Hill Climb is the second oldest motorsports race in America and a long-standing tradition in the Pikes Peak region. The race is run on a 12.42 mile course with 156 turns that begins at 9,390 feet and finishes at the 14,110 foot summit. The Hill Climb Board of Directors has announced that all future races are tentatively scheduled for the last Sunday in June. ■

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By Pat H i ll While the immediate present is up front and center, the scientific story of the Cretaceous Period is told at the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park. The center takes a trip back in time – when dinosaurs roamed the earth and oceans covered the land. Mike Triebold, founder of Triebold Paleontology, and his wife J.J. opened the dinosaur center in 2005. “He turned a hobby and a passion into a business,’ said Geri LeBold, the center’s education director. As a tourist attraction, with science lessons thrown in, the center has something for everyone, including personalized tours for all ages, with special attention paid to potential scientists. “It’s important for the children in the group to ask questions, that’s how they learn,” LeBold said. C O N T IN U E D O N PAGE 16

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The raptors of the Cretaceous age were fast, agile carnivores. Photo by PAT HILL

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The Xiphactinus at the dinosaur center was a voracious predatory fish – and is the largest one ever excavated; it’s 18.5 feet long. PhotoS by Pat hill

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The displays, in a 12,000-foot area, are supplemented with vibrant graphics and life-restoration sculptures that mimic the natural environment of the time period.

On another evolutionary note, sea monsters star in another movie. “Almost everything is geared to both adults and kids,” LeBold said.

Displays and information are changed regularly according to the latest discoveries by Michael Triebold.

Granted, dinosaurs roamed the earth a long time ago – and kids get it, LeBold said. “Let me tell you, kids are smarter than most adults,” she said. “They know more – including how to pronounce the names of the dinosaurs. And that’s kind of a cool thing.”

The center features an immersion experience, as children can make dinosaurs on a magnet board, participate in story time and watch a movie about the excavation of bones buried in the earth.

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For adults of retirement age, the center offers a tour that combines education and a social component. “The center can be another outing,” LeBold said. “As well, we have car and motorcycle clubs that come in for tours.” Old bones and old fossils are exciting as well as educational at the museum. “Visitors can discover how fossils are formed and view the technicians in the paleo-lab,” LeBold said. “This is a fantastic opportunity.”

The Daspletosaurus dinosaur welcomes visitors to the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park.

As a guide to evolution, the center is a scientific textbook. “Most of our marine specimens come from Kansas – people are kind of surprised at that because Kansas has no oceans – no, but it used to be under water, along with a lot of other states,” LeBold said. And there’s always a chance to see a “new” fossil, as Michael Triebold and his team of paleontologists spend about five months a year digging, most likely in Kansas. “Then they’re back here in the lab molding, casting and preparing bones for sale to other museums around the world, Europe, Asia, the United States and Canada,” LeBold said. Along with fossils from other ages, the center uses space-age technology to help reconstruct duplicates as well as scale or mirror-image versions of dinosaur bones. For this, the scientists use a laser scanner and computer-guided 3D printer that construct replicas from plastic. A family-owned business, Janelle Livingston, J.J.’s daughter, runs the museum and the gift shop.

Geri LeBold, education director at the center, demonstrates the new screen interactive display in the children’s section. Photos by Pat Hill

To highlight the displays, the dinosaur center features the work of graphic artist, Jenea Earhart. The center is open every day except Christmas, New Year’s, Easter and Thanksgiving. For information, call 686-1820. ■

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live love By Pat H i ll A mecca for mountain bikers, Woodland Park offers trails, lush vistas and physical challenges. “I have people from all over the world come here,” said Paul Magnuson, who opened the local bike shop, Team Telecycle, in 1986. “Everybody wants to mountain bike because Woodland Park is in the mountains and they want to experience the mountains.”

“It’s like a dream to mountain bike in Colorado.”

While Moab, Utah is a well-known destination for the sport, Woodland Park is a hidden gem. “People stop to ride a day or two here on their way to Moab or Crested Butte,” Magnuson said.

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A center of activity, with maps, information and gab, Team Telecycle can equip riders with rental bikes and helmets. The shop also has a line of cycling clothing, gear and power bars. Among the visitors to Woodland Park are 25 mountain bikers who come every summer to ride through Quaker Ridge. C O N T IN U E D O N PAGE 22

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Mountain biking in Colorado is not for the faint-of-heart. Photo by Paul Magnuson

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The scenery at Rampart Range Reservoir is a reward for the physical challenge of riding the range. PhotoS by Paul Magnuson

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Getting to most of the trails is easy. Lovell Gulch, with its 14 miles of trails, is two miles from the shop. Rampart Range is a short drive up the road for a 13.5-mile ride around the reservoir. “Because it’s at 9,100 feet, the ride is more challenging because most people are coming from a lower altitude,” Magnuson said. “It’s beautiful, great scenery and about the flattest ride around, with only about 900 feet in elevation gain.” As well, Catamount Open Space has 18 miles of trails for biking and hiking. “Catamount is another one of those gems not discovered,” Magnuson said. “People could spend a week here and mountain bike different trails.”

Mountain bikers get to enjoy scenery on Teller County trails.

As an economic engine, mountain biking brings the adventurous set to Woodland Park. “Most people who come here are thinking outdoor recreation of some sort,” Magnuson said. “When you’re coming from the East, other than maybe the Appalachians, it’s like a dream to mountain bike in Colorado.” C ONT INU E D ON PAG E 2 5

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Mountain Top Cycling Club Founder of the Mountain Top Cycling Club, Deborah Maresca has brought mountain biking to the forefront of athletics in Teller County. A nonprofit organization, the cycling club combines fun and philanthropy for its annual Experience Ride through Teller County. This year’s ride on June 20 had, as of early February, attracted 94 registered riders, a 67 percent increase over 2014. “We have people from Kentucky, Texas and Minnesota,” Maresca said. In Colorado, the ride attracts riders from Denver, Boulder and Lakewood, in addition to the locals. The Experience Ride is a fundraiser; 2015 beneficiaries are the Cripple Creek/Victor High School mountain bike team. With new bicycles, the team will have the chance to compete in the Colorado High School leagues. Maresca is dedicated to helping the students who live in a district where 31 percent are homeless and 65 percent experience generational poverty, she said. A second beneficiary is the Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, a no-kill shelter. Thanks to Maresca’s dedication to the club, and to cycling in Teller County, the Experience Ride was named #6 on the list of Must Do Rides for 2015. Riders have the choice of 100 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing through Florissant, Cripple Creek and Guffey. For riders who opt for the 75-mile ride, the climb is 6,000 feet in elevation gain.

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By K A I T LYN PR AT T Cripple Creek and Victor are now small mountain towns famous for their casinos, but the whole area was once a thriving gold mine metropolis. In addition to Cripple Creek and Victor there were many towns that sprang up around the mines. At its height in the early 1900â€™s the area was home to 35,000 people. It would become the home of millionaires for the lucky owners of some of the 500 mines that were in operation. Over time many of the towns started to disappear. Many of the mines ceased operation soon after the turn of the century and the rest moved out during World War II as the workers were called into the war effort. Some of the towns have been destroyed in fires, some simply decayed after abandon, and some have been absorbed by modern mining. Ghost town sites such as Altman, Elkton and parts of Anaconda have disappeared into modern mines, but some historic structures from the town of Cameron and other areas have been moved and renovated in order to be preserved. The Golden Loop which is a route just off of Highway 67 in Cripple Creek and Victor, is a great way to see some of the structures that have survived into the modern age. C O N T IN U E D O N PAGE 3o

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Goldfield, like Cripple Creek and Victor is still occupied, so many of the historic structures have been preserved. Goldfield, in addition to being a mining town, was also a business district. In 1899 electricity made its way to the area thanks to the La Bella Steam Plant located in Goldfield. The plant was coal fired and provided power via the Gold Belt Electric Company. Prior to the introduction of electricity, Cripple Creek, Victor, and other nearby areas had all suffered massive damage from fires, due to the nature of candle and oil burning.

The American Eagle Overlook takes visitors through what was once the town of Independence. Independence, which started out as a mining camp known as Hull’s Camp, was plotted out in 1894. At its height Independence was home to 1200 people, close to Cripple Creek’s current population. Old mines, including the iconic Theresa Mine, the Vindicator Mine, and many smaller mines, such as the Last Dollar Mine can be visited from this site. The home of Alfred Bebee, who was the superintendent of the Vindicator mine, is also still standing. His family was there until 1950 when the Vindicator Mine shut down.

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Gillette is most famous for hosting the United States’ only recorded bull fight. Gillette was located off of what is now highway 67 just before Cripple Creek. The town was built around the midland Terminal Railway. Now the area is mainly used for cattle ranching.

What’s left of Anaconda can be viewed from highway 67, between Cripple Creek and Victor. This town was centered around the Anaconda mine. The town was just off of the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad. The lifespan of Anaconda was short, beginning in 1892 and ending in 1904 when much of it was burned down in a fire. C ONT I NUED ON PAG E 32

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The Cameron Mine, which started production in 1931, was an important asset to the community during the Great Depression. Like many of the mines at the time, Cameron Mine had to shut down during World War II, so that labor could move toward the war effort. It never reopened after the war. The blacksmith and office, which are the last remaining structures, were relocated to the Hoosier Mine.

The Hoosier Mine is located on Tenderfoot Hill, which is just off of County Road 82. The mine, which can no longer be accessed, has thousands of miles of tunnel. A headframe, which was originally used at the El Paso mine, has been restored and moved to mark the location of the Hoosier Mine. C ONT INUED ON PAG E 34

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In a tiny town in the mountains, a place that takes less than two minutes to drive through, Ute Pass Avenue is a portal to physical exhilaration, heady spirits and gustatory delights in Green Mountain Falls. One entrepreneur plans to distill Irish whiskey at the Black Bear while another serves up dishes such as macademia-crusted Mahi Mahi at the Mucky Duck. Across from the iconic Gazebo Lake, The Pantry is a Ute Pass mainstay known for its down-home cooking and landmark ambience. “The lake is so important,” said Ben Stephens, who with his wife Nan, owns The Pantry. “That’s what makes us different from Cascade and Chipita Park.” The Pantry is quaint, a place that sparks emotions from the old-timers. “I had a lady come in here who started crying because the counter was just the way she remembered it when she was a little girl,” Stephens said. “I get people like that at least once a month.” But The Pantry is more than a historic place that employs up to 20 residents during the summer, seven or eight during the winter. It’s the food that keeps people coming back, the homemade breads, white, cinnamon raisin, biscuits, cornbread and apple pie – and fresh-sliced country potatoes. To top it off, the view is wondrous, mountains, the gazebo and the lake. On any given day, Ann Pinell will probably be at the lake feeding the ducks and geese. C O N T IN U E D O N PAGE 38

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This summer The Pantry features the Cowboy Breakfast Buffet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. “It’s going to be a killer buffet and Ted’s going to be playing,” he said. “Ted” is Ted Newman, a fixture at the former Pantry Gardens, where he serenaded diners eating barbecue. “We’re taking the summer off from dinner,” Stephens said. “We’ll have special parties and events.” Stephens was a novice at the restaurant business when he bought The Pantry April 1, 2001. “I became the dishwasher and just kept my mouth shut,” he said. “I wanted a small business and the real estate that came with it. I wanted to set my daughter up where she could get started in a business.”

The Pantry restaurant is one of the most popular destinations in the Ute Pass region. Photo by Pat Hill

The Mucky Duck and Duckies

Amily Beidelman-Almy and her husband, Denison, moved to Ute Pass from the Washington, D.C., area and bought the Mucky Duck in 2010. She, however, is the face of the restaurant. “We wanted to be in the mountains,” she said. Former software developer and government contractor for the defense department, Beidelman-Almy, new to the business, carries on the culinary tradition started by Kathy Wilson, who brought fine dining to the mountain community. In keeping with the restaurant’s name, the teriyaki ginger duck is among the popular items. Mucky Duck customers are varied; some generational summer residents of Green Mountain Falls, others drive in from Woodland Park or Colorado Springs during the winter. “People just want to get away from the Springs and go to a nice restaurant,” BeidelmanAlmy said. “A lot of folks ‘discover’ this town and want to share it with other people.”

Amily Beidelman-Almy and her husband, Denison, take a break from working to enjoying a meal at this restaurant, the Mucky Duck. Courtesy photo

But it may be the couple’s ice cream/coffee shop that truly reflects the small-town ambience. Hangout and refuge for the kids in the area, Duckies Confections is next door to the Mucky Duck.

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2O15 TELLER COUNTY GUIDE “It’s great place for kids to meet up; parents know the kids are safe here,” Beidelman--Almy said. “If they need to call home and check in, they can do that. When the rain moves in during the summer, the kids will flock here ‘til the storm has passed.” The shop is a throwback to another time, when kids had a place to buy candy, chips, soda and ice cream. “If the weather’s bad they’ll come in and play cards or chess,” Beidelman-Almy. “It’s perfect for us; we love it.”

Blue Moose Tavern

In a gustatory mix of fine dining and comfort food, the Blue Moose Tavern adds to the local flavor of Green Mountain Falls. Like the Mucky Duck and Duckies, the tavern is in the historic Pueblo building on Ute Pass Avenue. An architectural gem, the interior has log beams, a woodpaneled bar and wood floors. “The floor is 81 years old,” said Carla Penner, who bought the bar two years ago and changed the name from Pine Gables to Blue Moose. “My goal is to save the character of the building.”

Duckies Confections in Green Mountain Falls attracts the local kids who enjoy ice cream and camaraderie. Courtesy photo

Once known as the Silver Tongue Devil, today the tavern fits the image of an old-fashioned inviting establishment. On a recent winter afternoon, several customers enjoyed libations and camaraderie at the bar. “We get everybody from families to the outdoor crowd,” Penner said. “I try and keep it so that everybody in the community can come in and feel comfortable here.” Leather couches and a wood-burning stove in the back near the stage is a setting to spark conversation, watch football on a big screen television or listen to music. “This time of year the music is acoustic, not very loud,” she said. “I like to support the local talent and feel like the atmosphere is more conducive to a smaller, intimate venue.” C O N T IN U E D O N PAGE 4 O

Three of the experiences in the tiny town are in the Pueblo building, the Mucky Duck, Duckies and the Blue Moose Tavern. Photo by Pat Hill

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The tavern has entered the culinary world with its poppers of fresh jalapeno peppers. With a “moose dip,” base of cream cheese, pepperoni, sausage, elk, onions and cayenne pepper, the jalapenos are then stuffed with bacon and chicken and wrapped in egg-roll skins. “We flash-fry that,” Penner said. “I’d say that’s our biggest seller.” There’s also pizza, with homemade crust and sauce. Like Stephens and Beidelman-Almy, Penner was a novice at running a tavern. “It’s been a wonderful adventure,” she said.

Black Bear Distillery

Since 1999 Victor Matthews has turned heads and generated the wow! factor in Green Mountain Falls, first as the owner of the Black Bear restaurant whose culinary expertise garnered awards throughout Colorado. The restaurant attracted diners from around the region, some arriving in limousines. Along the way, Chef Matthews founded the Paragon Culinary School whose graduates are holding forth in fine restaurants in Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. Always a character to follow, Matthews is studying for the ministry through the Fuller Theological Seminary. Recently, he tore out everything in the restaurant’s kitchen to make room for his latest venture, Irish-style whiskey and Irish-style moonshine. And he’s doing the whole process himself, from house-malting to stone-grinding the mash, all at the Black Bear Distillery. “Less than 25 distilleries in the world do their own house-malting,” Matthews said. From using Colorado barley to soaking the grain in the water of Green Mountain Falls, the creek, the lake or the well, to malting the barley on the wood floor of the upper level, Matthews is a ground-breaker. But the kicker in the process is the plan to use donkeys to turn the stone grinder. The stones he discovered online from a man in Conifer – they’re more than 1,000 years old. “The Black Bear Distillery is going to be the new definition of what craft and artisan means in the distillery world,” Matthews said.

Victor Matthews’ latest venture has the famous chef distilling Irish whiskey. Courtesy photo

This summer, Matthews plans to give tours and tastings of the distillery. For information, call 684-2990. For the outdoor enthusiast, Green Mountain Falls has a system of trails, with maps at on Ute Pass Avenue and Lake Street. ■

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Victor. The Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine is still in operation today.

Cripple Creek District Museum More than 100 years ago, Colorado's Gold Rush to Cripple Creek attracted thousands of gold-seekers to the southwest slopes of Pikes Peak in search of their fortunes, growing the city and its population to over 50,000 during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The gold rush is part of Cripple Creek's colorful past and visitors can choose from a variety of heritage-rich experiences by visiting Cripple Creek's museums dedicated to preserve the areaís history. Located at the top of Bennett Ave., the Cripple Creek District Museum is a place to spend a few hours or a full day browsing through five historic buildings - the 1893 Colorado Trading and Transfer Building, the 1895 Midland Terminal Railroad Depot, a turn-of-the-century Assay Office and two cabins. One cabin belonged to French Blanche Le Coq and has been furnished to be historically accurate, providing a window into life during the turn- of- the- century.

The second cabin has been furnished to represent the living space of a miner during the gold rush days. Through its displays and exhibits, the museum has preserved artifacts from Cripple Creek's past which includes railroad and mining memorabilia, maps, paintings, glass and china, children's toys, furnishings, clothing, a photograph gallery, Indian artifacts, mineral displays and two Victorian apartments. Mining equipment and artifacts from the early gold camp days are displayed at the museum's Assay Office. From 1890 to 1910, more than 22,400,000 ounces of gold were extracted from 500 mines in the Cripple Creek Mining District, which included Cripple Creek and the neighboring town of

Cripple Creek's railroad history is highlighted inside the 1893 Colorado Trading and Transfer Building and the 1895 Midland Terminal Railroad Depot. At its peak, the gold camp was served daily by three railroads bringing in supplies and passengers or leaving with gold ore to be smelted. The Cripple Creek District Museum complex is located at the corner of 5th Street and Bennett Avenue. For more information and museum hours call 719-689-2634 or go to the website at www.visitcripplecreek. com/businesses/cripple-creek-district-museum-0.

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2O15 TELLER COUNTY GUIDE In August of 1900 at the age of eight, Thomas moved to Victor, Colo. with his family. With lowly beginnings as a newsboy hired that same year by the Victor Daily Record, he became one of 35 members in the newsboys union, folding and delivering newspapers to the Victor and Goldfield business and red light districts and earning his way up to eventually become an editor at the age 19. Ever the ambitious entrepreneur, Thomas took up delivering the Denver Post to saloons and gambling houses, and was still able to arrive at school on time each morning. He worked his way up to editor at the age of 19 and in 1912 became editor of the Victor News covering the mining district’s labor strikes, gold strikes, prize fights, local brawls, shootings and operas. In 1916, Thomas left Victor to attend college earning a Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degree in two years. At age 24 he was a student and professor at Princeton, interspersing his studies with adventuring to far-away places. Thomas made his debut on radio in 1925

Ford, and that same year, Thomas told the world, from Victor, that he would retire from broadcasting.

and, in 1940, became the first television news broadcaster. He set many firsts, bringing to the public a broadcast from the deep, underground recesses of a mine and perspectives from the distant and exotic places to which he traveled. During the time when radio was the mainstay of communication, Thomas was a major link for Americans to the outside world. He spent 46 years on radio doing NBC’s Literary Digest and from 1951 to 1955 he made the first three Cinerama (three-dimensional) movies. From 1957 to 1959 Thomas was on the television set acting out his series High Adventure produced by his son, Lowell, Jr . In 1976 Thomas was presented with the Medal of Freedom by President Gerald

The Victor Record, Thomas’s first work place as a journalist, is now a museum; an 1899 brick structure located at the corner of 3rd St. and Victor Ave. The Museum houses memorabilia from Thomas’s illustrious career as well as artifacts from Victor’s Victorian past including mining equipment, clothing, books, exhibits, furniture, household items. toys, dolls and photographs offering a glimpse into the lives of the pioneers, ranchers, miners, families and entrepreneurs from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The museum sponsors activities where visitors can pan for Cripple Creek turquoise, topaz and other gems as well as gold ore during the summer months through Labor Day. (The information for this article was compiled from the Lowell Thomas Museum website, www.victorcolorado.com/ museum) For more information call 719689-5509. ■

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The Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of parks, trails, programs, classes and excursions for all ages, that are open to both community members and visitors to the area. Located at the Henry C. “June” Hack Community Center at 128 E. Bennett Ave., the center is a resource for a variety of recreational needs. Guests can roller skate or roller blade to the sound of music’s classic hits at the indoor arena or play billiards, air hockey, ping pong and foosball. Indoor Archery Open Shooting is available for a $2 fee on Fridays and Saturdays for beginning to advanced shooters as well as an Outdoor 2-D Archery Range which is open from sun-up to sun-down. The cost is $5 for the entire day. Fitness enthusiasts, both youth and adults, can jump into ongoing yoga, aikido, Silver Sneakers, and Zumba classes at different times throughout the week. For those who are on a personal fitness work-out schedule, the Fitness Center has a daily fee of $3 for the use of gym equipment such as treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, boxing equipment, and which includes a free Zumba workout, Insanity / T25 workout, and a personalized fitness orientation. Featured brand equipment includes Paramount, Precor and Nexersys. For a daily fee, after school and Friday programs through Kids Rock University (KRU) give children the opportunity to participate in arts, crafts, sports, skills nature exploration, science, cooking, enrichment, homework and exercise.

Licensed child care for children ages 5-17 is also available for drop-ins at an hourly rate. Outdoor programs and facilities under the scope of the city’s Parks and Recreation Department include hiking and mountain biking trails, skate park, organized team sports and the City Park. View the spectacular mountain vistas from the Cripple Creek City Park recreation area which offers a playground, covered picnic tables with several barbecues, gazebo and outdoor basketball court. While enjoying the park, visitors are invited to borrow from the front office, toys and sporting equipment including tennis equipment, basketballs, jump ropes, soccer balls footballs, sleds and sand toys. Skaters, bikers, boarders and scooters can practice their skills for no charge at the Mountain Wave Skate Park, which is located adjacent to the basketball court. The Mountain View BMX Track, offers challenging trails for bicyclists with breathtaking vistas of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The Gold Camp Trail, a spur of the American Discovery Trail, allows intrepid hikers the opportunity to follow the footsteps of pioneers and miners who made their way through Poverty Gulch in search of a better life. The trail begins at three location: the Cripple Creek Welcome Center, Laura Bridge on South Second St., or at the top of Hoosier Mine Pass. Call 719-689-3514 for more information on all of the programs, classes, fees and schedules or check at the front desk at the Community Center location on Bennett Ave.

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Guffey Gorge

Great Views and Pinnacles

Swimming, hiking, climbing: it can all be done at the Guffey Gorge, approximately 27 miles from Woodland Park along County Road 112. Enjoy a scenic, half mile trail to one of Coloradoâ€™s wonders, a 30 ft. waterfall above a small, clear pool. Further downstream there is a winding canyon full of outcroppings and narrow passages. Be sure to bring a trash bag to take out any trash you bring in and remember that there are no waste facilities on site.

If you have already been to the top of Pikes Peak or want a great view more easily accessed, visit Wilkerson Pass or Dome Rock at Mueller State Park. Wilkerson Pass, located along Highway 24 twenty six miles west of Woodland Park, offers a wonderful view of the mountains that comprise the Continental Divide. Dome Rock, located six miles south of Divide, features an easily reached pinnacle with views of Pikes Peak, the famous Mollie Kathleen Mine, Badger Mountain, Crystal Peak, and the areas between.

11 Mile Reservoir

The South Platte River

Located south of Lake George along County Road 90 is the great 11 Mile Reservoir. Featuring swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking trails, 11 Mile is a must visit location for any Colorado vacation. During the winter, it is a premier location for ice fishing as well. For fishing, boat or ice thickness information, visit www.11milesports.com

Touted for having the best trout fishing in the country, the South Platte runs from the Continental Divide to the Missouri River. It is also ideal for canoeing, tubing, and kayaking. Easy access to the South Platte River can be gained through the Happy Meadows Campground northwest of Lake George. Entrance and parking are available for free. The area also offers hiking trails, picnic grounds, and camping.

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Auto Licensing & Registration Teller County Vehicle Registration

Cripple Creek Office 719-689-2951101 W. Bennett Ave Cripple Creek 80813 Woodland Park Office 719-686-5426 540 Manor Ct Woodland Park 80863

Driver’s License Office 719-520-6240 200 S. Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, 80903 car.elpasoco.com 303-205-5694 2447 N Union Blvd Colorado Springs 80903 colorado.gov/revenue

City Govt. Cripple Creek

City Hall 719-689-2502 337 E Bennett Ave. Cripple Creek 80813 Cripple Creek City Council 719-689-2502 • Bruce Brown, Mayor • Milford Ashworth • Steve Zoellner • Terry Wahrer • Chris Hazlett

Green Mountain Falls Town Hall 719-684-9414 10605 Green Mountain Falls Rd Green Mountain Falls 80819 Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees 719-684-9414 • Lorrie Worthey, Mayor • Tyler Stevens • Michael Butts • Christopher Quinn • Barbara Gardiner • Don Ellis • David Cook

Victor City Hall 719-689-2284 500 Victor Ave Victor 80860 Victor City Council 719-689-5640 • Byron Hakes, Mayor bhakes@victorco.us • Bruce Davis bdavis@victorco.us • Taria Perdew tperdew@victorco.us • Veldean Petri vpetri@victorco.us • Michael Wallace mwallace@victorco.us

Woodland Park City Hall 719-687-9246 220 W South Ave Woodland Park 80863 Woodland Park City Council 719-687-5295 • Neil Levy, Mayor nlevy@citywoodlandpark.org • Noel Sawyer nsawyer@citywoodlandpark.org • Bob Carlsen ecarlsen@citywoodlandpark.org • Carrol Harvey charvey@citywoodlandpark.org • Gary Brovetto gbrovetto@citywoodlandpark.org • John Schafer jschafer@citywoodlandpark.org • Ken Matthews kmatthews@citywoodlandpark.org

County Govt.

Teller County Administration 719-689-2988 112 North A St Cripple Creek 80813

Teller County Commissioners 719-689-2988 • Mark Dettenrieder dettenriederm@co. teller.co.us • Dave Paul pauld@co.teller.co.us • Norm Steen steenn@co.teller.co.us

Fire Depts.

Cripple Creek Fire-Emergency 719-689-0240 147 E Bennett Ave Cripple Creek 80813

Divide Fire Protection District 719-687-8773 103 Cedar Mountain Rd. Divide 80814

Florissant Fire Protection District 719-748-3909 2606 US Hwy 24 Florissant 80816

Four Mile Protection District 719-689-3417 8437 County Rd 11 Florissant 80816

Lake George Fire Protection District 719-748-3022 8951 County Rd 90 Lake George 80827

NE Teller County Fire Protection District 719-687-1866 1010 Evergreen Heights Dr. Woodland Park 80863

North Fork Fire Protection District 303-838-2270 19384 County Rd 126 Buffalo Creek 80425

Victor Fire Dept 719-689-2886

Libraries

Lake George Public Library 719-748-3812 37900 Hwy 24 Lake George 80827

Ute Pass Library Pikes Peak Library District 719-684-9342 8010 Severy Rd Cascade 80809

Florissant Public Library Rampart Library District 719-748-3939 334 Circle Dr. Florissant 80816

Woodland Park Public Library Rampart Library District 719-687-9281 218 E Midland Ave Woodland Park 80863

Franklin Ferguson Memorial Library Southern Teller County School/Public Library District 719-689-2800 410 B St Cripple Creek 80813

Victor Public Library Southern Teller County School/Public Library District 719-689-2011 124 S 3rd St Victor 80860

Schools

Utilities

Cripple Creek-Victor District Office

Black Hills Energy

719-689-2685 410 North B St Cripple Creek 80813

Park County District Office 719-836-3111 640 Hathaway St Fairplay 80440

Lake George Charter School 719-748-3911 38874 US Hwy 24 Lake George 80827

Woodland Park District Office 719-686-2200 155 Panther Way Woodland Park 80863

State Govt. Governor’s Office 800-283-7215

Governor John Hickenlooper 303-866-2471

State Legislature Senator Kevin Grantham-District 2 303-866-4877 Representative Polly Lawrence- District 39 303-866-2935

United States Congress Senator Cory Gardner 202-224-5941

888-890-5554 Blackhillsenergy.com

Cripple Creek Water & Sewer Dept 719-689-2502 337 E Bennett Ave Cripple Creek 80813 Cripplecreekgov.com

Florissant Water & Sanitation District 719-322-2936

Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA) 719-687-9277 800 N Hwy 67 Woodland Park 80863 www.irea.coop

Teller County Water District 719-687-0761 400 W Midland Ave Woodland Park 80863 Tellerwater1.com

Woodland Park Water & Sewer Services

Senator Michael Bennett 202-224-5852

719-686-9680

Representative Doug Lamborn-District 5 202-225-4422

Woodland Park 80863

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Enchanted by our majestic mountain views, visitors to the City Above The Clouds are often heard to wistfully say, “I wish we could stay forever.”

You can stay forever. At RE/MAX Performance, we understand the desire to live the Rocky Mountain Dream. Our experienced real estate professionals will do everything they can to help you make your wish come true.

If you’re interested in learning more about homes and land for sale in Teller County, we invite you to visit our office. We offer free maps, area information, property tours and expert advice from our experienced real estate professionals. Our office is open every day. Look for the RE/MAX Balloon on Highway 24, just east of Woodland Park.

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