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Woodland Park voters approve aquatic center Ensminger re-elected to second term By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
The third time was a charm for the Woodland Park Aquatic Center. After more than 20 years of trying to bring a pool to the city and two previous votes, city voters finally approved a proposal to allow Woodland Park to foot the bill. Ballot Question 2A, which will allow the city to increase its bond debt by more than $10 million to build the center, was resoundingly approved by a vote of 2,582 to 1,113. With this approval, city officials hope to complete construction and open the new center by late 2016. Question 2A was Teller County’s only local ballot question and the county also had only one contested race. Despite a respectable showing by his opponent, incumbent Republican Sheriff Mike Ensminger defeated unaffiliated challenger Mark Manriquez by a vote of 6,432 to 4,529. Ensminger began with a lead when
early votes were counted and retained that lead throughout the evening’s count, which ended at about 2 a.m. Nov. 5. In the uncontested races, County Assessor Betty ClarkWine had 8,011 votes, Clerk and Recorder Krystal Brown had 8,395 votes, 8,145 votes were cast for Dist. 2 Commissioner Dave Paul, Treasurer Robert Campbell received 8,268 votes and Coroner Al Born received 8,485 votes. All Fourth Judicial District judges and Teller County Court Judge Linda Billings-Vela were retained. County residents who regularly commute to El Paso County were also watching that county’s Pikes Peak Regional Drainage Authority question, which would likely have funded drainage projects on U.S. 24 between Crystola and Manitou Springs through the Waldo Canyon Fire’s burn scar. El Paso County voters rejected the question by a vote of 92,920 t0 106,030. Election results will not become official until the final canvass on Nov. 19. There were about 100 ballots with signature discrepancies that need to be resolved by Nov. 12.
Krystal Brown holds a ballot for the election Nov. 4 while standing near the counting machine. Photo by Pat Hill
‘This was a big election. I am pleased and in behalf of all the people who need aquatics I thank voters for their overwhelming support.’ Gerry Simon POSTAL ADDRESS
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Citizens thanked for their support Almost 70 percent of WP voters approved bond issue question on Nov. 4 By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
Gerry Simon, president of the Woodland Aquatic Center, thanked Woodland Park voters who supported Ballot Question 2A on Nov. 4, giving the city permission to increase its debt to build an aquatic center. “This was a big election,” he said at the Woodland Park City Council meeting on Nov. 6. “I am pleased and in behalf of all the people who need aquatics I thank voters for their overwhelming support.” Mayor Neil Levy added his congratulations and thanks for all the aquatic center volunteers who made this outcome possible. “I can’t wait to see that first little kid jump into that pool,” he said, after which Simon handed him a small gift bag that contained swimwear that Levy refused to show, let alone model. After the meeting Council-
members Bob Carlsen and John Schafer also made some comments. “I’m absolutely delighted with the election results, especially with the margin (of approval),” Carlsen said. Schafer added that the vote represents a change in the city’s demographics over the past 15-22 years. “This shows that there are good things coming to our city,” Carlsen said, with Schafer mentioning the Main Street program and the Creative Arts District. With voter approval, next year’s budget numbers are changing. To learn about those changes, council will have a work session on Nov. 13. City Manager David Buttery said he would not only explain budget changes due to aquaticcenter approval but he will also go over information about the city’s other capital projects: Memorial Park renovations and the new fleet maintenance facility. At the Nov. 20 council meeting, Buttery will go over aquaticcenter-location options. It was thought that the Woodland-Station site was set but there have been questions, he said. The public will be invited to comment and a final location will be chosen.
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Colorado races attract nationwide attention Amendment 67 rejected by voters in Teller County By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
The nation was watching Colorado on Nov. 4 as Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall battled it out with Republican challenger Cory Gardener. Udall lost in Teller County by a vote of 3,136 to 7,282 and in the rest of the state by a vote of 843,105 to 922,927. Udall’s defeat was a contributing factor in the GOP take-over the U.S. Senate. Democratic incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper was locked in a close race with Republican Bob Beauprez throughout the evening but in Teller County Beauprez had a substantial lead, 7,312 to Hickenlooper’s 3,222 votes. In the final tally Hickenlooper squeaked ahead of Beauprez 902,991 to 880,727. Teller County voters rejected Amendment 67, which was seeking to redefine
“person” in the state constitution, with 5,230 yes votes and 5,616 no votes. Statewide the vote was 652,055 for and 1,178,145 against. This is the third time Colorado voters have rejected a “personhood” question. As might be expected in a county that gets much of its revenue from gambling, Amendment 68, which would have allowed casinos at horse racing venues in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties, was soundly defeated with a vote of 1,959 yes and 9,223 no. Across the state, voters denied additional gambling in the state by a vote of 535,177 for and 1,311,715 against. Proposition 104, which will require school boards to conduct labor negotiations in open meetings, was approved by Teller County voters by a wide margin, 8,184 to 2,616. Statewide the vote was
1,246,964 yes and 538,081 no. Proposition 105, the genetically modified organism labeling question, was soundly defeated in Teller County by a vote of 4,108 to 7,021 and across Colorado voters 1,223,829 to 618,081. In the U.S. House Dist. 5 race, Republican incumbent Doug Lamborn received 7,050 votes to Democrat Irv Halter’s 3,826 votes. In his entire district, Lamborn won 156,627 to 105,315. In State Senate Dist. 2, Teller County voters gave GOP incumbent Kevin Grantham 7,796 votes and 2,441 votes to Green Party candidate Martin Wirth. The final tally for the entire district was 38,614 for Grantham and 12,915 for Wirth. In State House Dist. 39, county voters gave GOP incumbent Polly Lawrence 7,695 votes and Democratic challenger James Huff 2,906 votes. When the rest of Dist. 39’s votes were tallied, Lawrence beat Huff 26,052 to 10,551.
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Attorney General: Teller County voters
chose GOP candidate Cynthia Coffman beat Democrat Don Quick by a vote of 7,420 to 2,712. Libertarian candidate David Williams received 734 votes. Statewide the votes were 941,256, 727,161 and 106,958 respectively. Secretary of State: In Teller County Wayne Williams beat Joe Neguse 7,104 to 2,731. Across the state the vote was a bit closer but Williams still won by a vote of 876,650 to 792,962. American Constitution Party candidate Amanda Campbell and Libertarian Dave Schambach came in a distant third and fourth respectively. Attorney General: GOP candidate Walker Stapleton beat Democrat Betsy Markey in Teller County 7,144 to 3,003 and in the state 915,306 to 793,541. Libertarian candidate David Jurist came in a distant third with only about 5 percent of the vote. All voting totals are unofficial until the county canvas on Nov. 19. Teller County has 17,754 registered voters and 8,368 ballots were counted for a voter turn-out of 47.13 percent.
CSP still investigating carjack, pursuit, death For the Courier The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle crash resulting in death following a carjacking and pursuit in Teller County. Colorado State Troopers learned of a suspected car-jacking with a firearm just after 4 p.m. in the city of Manitou Springs. The suspect allegedly struck one Manitou Springs police vehicle and two other
vehicles in an apparent attempt to leave the town of Manitou Springs. The vehicle, a 1997 Honda Accord, was traveling westbound U.S. Highway 24 when it was spotted by CSP Troopers. The Honda then traveled onto southbound Colorado Highway 67 when troopers attempted to make contact with the vehicle. The Honda did not stop for the trooper’s emergency lights and siren and a short pursuit ensued.
The Honda was pursued by troopers from mile marker 69 to mile marker 65. Troopers terminated the pursuit at mile marker 65 because of the winding road and the potential danger to the suspect driver and other members of the public. Teller County Sheriff’s deputies deployed Stop Sticks near mile marker 63 apparently striking the wheels of the Honda. After the Honda struck the Spike Strips CSP, troopers attempted to stop the vehicle once again.
As the troopers neared the Honda, it veered off the right side of the roadway and down a steep embankment where it rolled landing on its top. The unidentified male driver and sole occupant of the Honda died on scene. No officers, or any other member of the public was injured during this incident. This incident remains under investigation.
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Hospital honored for quality performance Pikes Peak Regional Hospital has been certified as an ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management Systems compliant organization. This certification is accredited by DNV Certification Inc. of Houston. PPRH is only one of two critical access hospitals in Colorado and one of only several in the nation to achieve this distinction. ISO 9001 is a standard related to quality management systems and is designed to help organizations ensure that they meet the needs of patients, medical staff members and employees. Terry Buckner, chief executive officer of the hospital, noted the procedures and standards learned and implemented during the ISO 9001:2008 evaluation process allow the hospital to develop more sustainable quality performance. “We are especially proud of this designation because the certification of compliance from DNV with ISO 9001:2008 recognizes that the policies, practices, and procedures of our hospital and its affiliates, Pikes Peak Family Medicine and Woodland Park Surgical Associates, ensure that consistent quality services are provided to our patients,” Buckner said. “Quality care for our patients is at the heart of all we do, and we believe that the operational lessons learned throughout the certification process will be highly beneficial to our entire organization.”
Pikes Peak Regional Hospital has been certified as an ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management Systems compliant organization. Photo by Rob Carrigan
Holiday food drive collection set at Ent locations For the Tribune
etary donations may be dropped off at all Ent Service Centers through Dec. 31. Donations will benefit: Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, which distributes food to more than 340 agency outlets throughout southern Colorado and Food Bank of the
Ent Federal Credit Union is joining the fight against hunger with its 17th annual holiday food drive to help local families in need. Non-perishable food items and mon-
Rockies, which provides food and supplies to more than 1,000 agencies in the greater Denver area and throughout northern Colorado. Both Care and Share and Food Bank of the Rockies are part of Feeding America, the nation’s largest charitable hunger-re-
lief organization. Learn more about these agencies online at CareAndShare.org and FoodBankRockies.org. To find the Ent Service Center, visit ent. com/locations.
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Groups launch ‘Turkey Team’ community turkey drive Staff report Care and Share Food Bank, Springs Rescue Mission and Catholic Charities of Central Colorado’s Marian House have joined forces to host a joint, region-wide community turkey drive for the 2014 holiday season. “The Turkey Team” goal is to raise turkeys collectively to meet the need of our Southern Colorado neighbors in need this holiday season. The partnership brings back major events from last year, Panera Bread’s A Gobble for All Turkey Drive, Sunny 106.3 and News 5’s Take a Turkey to Work Day, drop offs at Security Service Field and new this year is Catholic Charities Stuff the Bird Turkey Drive. “It is only through collaborative community efforts can we accomplish a goal of feeding our neighbors in need,” said Lynne Telford, CEO Care and Share Food Bank. “By combining our efforts to meet the needs we hope to provide more turkeys, the Thanksgiving centerpiece, this holiday season.” “We at Springs Rescue Mission are ex-
cited to continue our partnership with Care and Share, Catholic Charities, media partners, Panera Bread, and Sky Sox Baseball to help families through the 10,000 turkey effort,” said Springs Rescue Mission President & CEO Larry Yonker. “Our wonderful and caring community consistently shows its generosity and we believe that they will again display their goodwill and enable this partnership to exceed its goal. “Catholic Charities of Central Colorado is thrilled to join the collaboration with Care and Share, Springs Rescue Mission, and the many partners and community members who are instrumental in providing help and creating hope to those in our community who need it the most. Something as simple as providing a turkey means so much to those we serve. It allows many families and individuals to celebrate a traditional holiday, and all that goes with it, who otherwise would not be able to,” said Rochelle Schlortt, Catholic Charities chief communications officer. “Panera Bread is once again proud to lend a helping hand this holiday season in a community that is filled with a need to
help the hungry,” said Amy Kaplan, Director of Marketing for Panera Bread in Colorado. “The Panera Bread Turkey Drive is our way of showing appreciation for what we have through giving back to our community.” “The Sky Sox are proud to partner with this incredible group of Colorado Springs community partners in an effort to make a significant impact this holiday season,” said Sky Sox President and General Manager Tony Ensor. “We are truly thankful to be a part of this community and this effort to help those most in need. We hope that the citizens of Colorado Springs will come out in large numbers to support this worthy cause and drop off their contributions as Security Service Field.” When “Take a Turkey to Work Day” began eleven years ago, 2,500 turkeys were needed to feed needy families over the holidays in Southern Colorado. This year, the requests have exceeded 10,000 turkeys, Sunny 106.3 hopes to help achieve this goal by partnering with KOAA News First 5.” Captain Dan, Morning Show Host, Sunny 106.3 says, “We are thankful for the
efforts of city employees, businesses and churches who have organized their own turkey drives in support of ours.” Complete list of all events: Friday, Nov. 14, you can drop off your frozen turkey at any of the following locations from 7:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.- Springs Rescue Mission, Security Service Field, Calvary Worship Center or Compassion International. Join Catholic Charities of Central Colorado at the Marian House Soup Kitchen on Monday, Nov. 17, for the Stuff the Bird Turkey Drive. Bring your frozen turkey anytime between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Panera Bread will host their annual A Gobble for All Turkey Drive from Nov.17, through Nov. 23. Drop off your frozen turkey at any Colorado Springs Panera Bread location and receive $3 off any turkey salad or sandwich. Join Sunny 106.3 and News 5 Today for Take a Turkey to Work Day on Friday, Nov. 21. Organize your office to collect turkeys and bring them to a participating Walmart location (Eighth Street, Palmer Park, Chapel Hills) from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Work continues on Interstate 25 For the Tribune Driving speeds north of Briargate Parkway have returned to 75 mph. However, work zone signs will remain in some areas while crews handle asphalt sealant/touchup and “punch list” work on the Interstate 25 expansion project. Periodic, short-distance daytime lane closures will continue through mid-November, requiring temporary speed reductions for driver and worker safety.
Speed limits south of Briargate Parkway remain at 65 mph (the posted speed limit before construction began in early 2013.)
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The Ackerman Overlook is being re-located north of the former overlook site. Construction is expected to continue into the winter and drivers will encounter large trucks and equipment entering and exiting the work zone as fill material is delivered from near
A portion of the LaForet Trail under I-25 has reopened with the completion of the new trail in the tunnel. The trail will close again for up to eight weeks so crews can complete re-construction work under the bridge. Currently, there is no official start date for the
remaining work. The trail is widely used by employees and residents east of I-25 to access the Santa Fe Trail, west of the interstate. All work is subject to weather and road conditions. Future I-25 Expansion updates will be distributed only in the event of significant traffic impacts. Safety continues to be a priority for crews on the project. Drivers are urged to obey posted speed limits and to drive distraction free.
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This is one of two driveways into the Teller County Waste property where owner Jay Baker will make a number of improvements that are required by Woodland Park officials in order to mitigate the impact of the business on neighboring properties.
While much of the Woodland Park City Council’s deliberations about Teller County on Nov. 6 were intense, at least people in the audience and Internet viewers could cleanly hear the proceedings. This new sound system eliminated the popping, fading and static that was produced by the old system.
WP Council approves Teller County Waste permits Numerous conditions added to mitigate impacts, increase enforcement By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
Woodland Park City Council spent most of its Nov. 6 meeting on an ordinance for a conditional use permit, a special use permit and a site plan review for Jay Baker’s Teller County Waste business on Teller County Road 231 (West Street). They ended up approving the requests unanimously but added 12 conditions designed to mitigate impacts and make enforcement easier. The Teller County Waste site was annexed by the city last year but court cases have delayed the permits that will allow Baker to provide contractor services, vehicle repair and maintenance and a recycling collection center. City Planning Director Sally Riley presented the project’s history, the planning staff’s findings and how the project meets the city code’s 11 criteria for conditionaluse and special-use permits. The first eight conditions were recommended by the planning staff. These prohibit the transfer of trash on site, set operating hours; provide for improving CR 231, purchasing water and sewer taps and connecting to city systems; and paying transportation capital fees, storm-water capital fees and fees in lieu of sidewalks. The Woodland Park Planning Commission added three more conditions on Oct. 10, 2013. Baker is required to deposit a $260,815 security to ensure the completion of all site improvements, pay Teller County $40,000 for additional asphalt on
the county road and obtain permits all the permits the county deems necessary. Baker will have make his deposit and pay fees within 45 days of Nov. 20 when the ordinance becomes effective or he will not be able to pull city development and construction permits. The city’s code enforcement officer will make random site inspections every other month and the recycling facility will be manned during operating hours. During public comment, neighbor Diane Allen outlined 14 years of history with Teller County Waste. She said that during most of these years, Baker didn’t comply with county codes and court rulings and the county didn’t act on the violations. “Due to our past history, we’re jaded,” Allen said. “Will he operate in compliance with city rules when he didn’t comply with county rules for 13 years?” “We WILL hold him to a higher standard,” Mayor Neil Levy said. “Please have some faith in the city. Also look at the investment Baker is making in this - he will adhere to the rules (to save that investment).” Other concerns included traffic, safety, noise, noxious smells and the adequacy of the site’s detention pond, which Public Works Director Bill Alspach said exceeds city requirements. Neighbors insisted that transferring recyclables from individual vehicles to a collection container defines the site as a waste-transfer station. However, according to the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, this activity doesn’t meet its waste-transfer-station definition. Neighbors also wondered why, after annexation, the city set its zone as community commercial instead of heavy service/ light industrial. Riley said under a heavy-
A former welding shop, left, on the property where Jay Baker is running Teller County Waste is being renovated into a truck maintenance and repair shop. In the background is a cabin that will be turned into an office. Behind these two buildings there will be a supervised recycling center. Photos by Norma Engelberg services zoning Baker’s business would be a permitted use and there would be no opportunity for public comment. Tim Siebert, representing Teller County Waste, outlined the efforts Baker is making to mitigate impacts on the neighbors, including construction of earthen berms, stone walls, privacy fencing and landscaping. Baker’s operation is limited to 12 trash trucks or their equivalent and one roll-off recycling bin at a time. To mitigate noise, all trucks will turn off their back-up warnings when in the yard. To mitigate noise and fumes, diesel engines will warm up for only 15 minutes at staggered times. “Jay understands the need to operate this facility properly; he knows what he is agreeing to,” he said. “The neighbors don’t trust him and he doesn’t trust them. What council is doing here is setting the rules of
engagement.” Because the meeting went past 11 p.m., council voted to end it after making their final vote on this case and hearing reports. William Page’s request for a conditional use permit to add residential rental units to his Gold Hill Square property was postponed to the Nov. 20 council meeting along with the final budget hearing. Before council began deliberations on the Teller County Waste, they approved two ordinances on initial posting and appointed Park State Bank & Trust officials Tony Perry, Chuck Mahoney and Joe Walnofer to the Paradise of Colorado Metropolitan District in compliance with the Colorado Department of Local Government’s Division of Local Affairs. Buttery also showed off a Best Start Award from Pro Challenge USA.
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11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to Be Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Home for Sale Woodland Park – According to Industry experts, there are over 33 physical problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection when your home is for sale. A new report has been prepared which identified the 11 most common of these problems, and what you should know about them before you list your home for sale. Whether you own an old home or a brand new one, there are a number of things that can fall short of requirements during a home inspection. If not identified and dealt with, any of the eleven items
could cost your dearly in terms of repair. That’s why it’s critical that you read this report before you list your home. If you wait until the building inspector flags these issues for you, you will almost certainly experience costly delays in the close of your home sale or, worse, turn prospective buyers away altogether. In most cases you can make a reasonable pre-inspection yourself if you know what you’re looking for, and knowing what you are looking for can help you prevent little problems from growing into costly and unmanageable ones.
To help home sellers deal with this issue before their homes are listed, a free report entitled:”11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection” has been compiled which explains the issues involved. To order your free report visit listen a brief message about how to order your FREE copy of the report, CALL: 1-800647-3989, ID 1003 This report is courtesy of Parker St Claire LLC. Not intended to solicit sellers currently under contract.
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Sam Rotman to perform in WP By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com World-class pianist and convert from Judaism to Christianity, Sam Rotman has a multi-faceted story. Juilliard-trained musician, Rotman performs two concerts next month at the Woodland Park Community Church. “I love playing the piano,” Rotman said, speaking by telephone. Caught between concerts in France, Croatia, Serbia, Chile and Brazil, Rotman conveys a sense of excitement over sharing his love of the world’s greatest composers. “I’ll be playing pieces from Beethoven, Debussy, Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker’ and Chopin,” he said. “We’ll have a variety, ‘roast beef, mashed potatoes and vegetables.’” To engage the audience, Rotman talks about the significance of each piece before
playing. “With Tchaikovsky’s `Music Box,’ you listen for the tinkling, tinkling of the music box,” he said. Rotman, who made his debut at the age of 16 at the San Antonio Symphony, encourages his fans to bring their children to concerts. Children who hear a concert piece, he said, even at a young age, are inspired to learn to play an instrument as well as the musician they’re hearing. “Taking a child to one concert is worth six month of nagging,” he said. A critical part of Rotman’s concerts is the story of his conversion to Christianity when he was 20, after reading the New Testament in the Bible 44 years ago. “It was the greatest moment of my life, a transformative experience,” he said. Rotman performs at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 and at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Woodland Park Community Church. There is no admission charge but a free-will offering will be taken.
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Historic Mary McKinney Mine logs to benefit museum Staff report Mine cribbing logs from the historic Mary McKinney Mine will go on sale to the public Nov. 14 and 15. The Mary McKinney Mine was founded in May of 1891 and produced almost $6 million in gold at 1932 pricing. The large cribbing wall was built to prevent the mine’s dump rock from falling onto the railroad bed. As part of the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co.’s permitted operations extension and ongoing effort to save historic structures in the mining district, logs from the decaying Mary McKinney crib wall were utilized by CC & V’s in the realignment of Highway 67, between Victor and Cripple Creek, to preserve a por-
tion the landmark and construct a scenic overlook of the Arkansas River Valley. Other logs from the wall were donated for use to the city of Victor and other nonprofits for smaller landscaping projects in the area. More than 1,000 of these historic logs remain and will be made available for sale to the community at only $10 per log with all proceeds being given to the nonprofit Victor Lowell Thomas Museum. Although they vary in quality and are not guaranteed as to their structural integrity, these logs have historical character and could be used to make distinctive retaining walls and landscape improvements that relate to the district’s mining heritage. They vary in dimension ranging from 9 to 12 inches in diameter, with lengths from 6
to 12 feet. Because of years of exposure to the elements, the logs are weathered and very heavy. These logs will be sold on Friday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a site near CC & V’s Ironclad Operations Center Site northeast of Cripple Creek. From Highway 67 take Teller County Road 82 to the Intersection with the Ironclad Access Road (from Teller County Road 81, take Teller County Road 82 to the same intersection.) This intersection is near the historic Hoosier Mine Complex above Cripple Creek. Signs will be posted at the intersection — follow the gravel road for less than one mile to the site located on the right hand side of the road. Cash buyers only will be allowed to
purchase as many logs as will fit on one trailer or in one pickup truck — one load per buyer so they can be spread throughout the community. Buyers will be required to sign security and liability waiver forms and must load their own logs. For safety purposes, hard hats and safety glasses will be required and loaned at the site. Also, all buyers must wear appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes, and bring gloves. Note that if this sales event is canceled because of weather, or if the log inventory sells out, a voice message will be left on the following number. For more information, call Brad Poulson at 719-689-4052 or email bpoulson@anglogoldashantiNA.com.
Historic mining landscape takes on holiday décor Staff report The giant headframes that are the remains of 1890s gold mining days will again light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek again this holiday season. These mining structures are one-of-a-kind remnants of the gold rush era. Holiday ornaments, some as large as 20 feet tall, will be lit against the starry night skies of the Victor and Cripple Creek starting Nov. 28. A self-guided driving tour map will be available at, area businesses, as well as the Cripple Creek Welcome Center and online at victorcolorado.com. The lights will be best viewed after dark and will be in place Friday through Sunday nights through
New Year’s Day, weather/safety and volunteers permitting. The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum and gift shop will be open for special holiday shopping hours Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 6 to 7, 13 to 14, 20 to 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather allowing. Don’t miss the museum Christmas village window. Thanks to Mona and Jeff Campbell, the windows will feature village scenes of days gone by. Crafts and holiday fun will be on deck for the Gold Camp Christmas events in Victor Dec. 12 to 14, including the Elf Emporium. This holiday lighting tradition is 17 years old and is sponsored by the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Co., on
whose property most of the headframes are located. Volunteers from the communities staff the generators and line power connections each weekend. Other sponsors include an anonymous donor, Southern Teller County Focus Group and Cripple Creek Parks & Recreation and Cripple Creek District Museum. Support also comes from Black Hills Energy crews who help refurbish the lamps on the ornaments and donate power installations. Make the trip an overnight getaway by booking a room at The Victor Hotel or your favorite lodging in Cripple Creek and take in the traditional holiday Butte Theater that show that focuses on lifting your holiday spirits. Winter Wonderland opens Nov.
28 at the Butte Theater in Cripple Creek and runs through Dec. 28. For the outdoors minded, the Vindicator Valley, Little Grouse, Independence Mill Site, Golden Circle, Gold Camp and Battle Mountain Trails are open to the public during days in the winter. Come prepared to hike, bike in mountain weather. If there is enough snow, the trails are open to cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Victor community invites everyone to visit the historic City of Gold Mines for a day, evening drive or weekend stay this holiday season to experience part of the good old-fashioned holiday spirit.
Veterans Day proclamation says thanks Public events scheduled to mark the day By For the Tribune During its regular Tuesday meeting, the Board of El Paso County Commissioners adopted a Proclamation encouraging all residents to, “extend the heartfelt greeting, “Thank you for your service” to each and every veteran they meet,” as they mark this coming Tuesday, Nov. 11, as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. “The freedoms we enjoy today are protected by our men and women in the United States Armed Forces and these protectors of liberty put their lives on the line every day to safeguard our way of life,” said Commissioner Chair Dennis Hisey as he read the Proclamation into the record. “Approximately 77,000 veterans call the Pikes Peak region home and all residents of El Paso County, Colorado, should join in the pride and appreciation to all veterans.” The 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of combat in World War I, what was then the most destructive and farreaching war in history. Congress officially recognized that the
recurring anniversary of the date, which would come to be known as Armistice Day. In 1954, Congress amended its earlier legislation by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans” thereby expressing its intent that Nov. 11, should be a day to honor American veterans of all wars. “Every year we are so honored to do this resolution. It is a very small thing to say thank you,” said Commissioner Vice-Chair Amy Lathen. “Our freedoms in this country are because of the sacrifices made by you and your families.” Veterans who attended the meeting Tuesday thanked the County Commissioners for their ongoing support of the El Paso County Veterans Services Office which assists thousands of local veterans and their families each year as they navigate the often difficult application process required to obtain Veterans’ benefits. “Thank you for your continued service to this community, in the ethics, integrity, and honor in which you serve,” said Commissioner Peggy Littleton. Events honoring veterans are planned around the County. A Veterans Day observance ceremony was held at The Retired Enlisted Association
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Need to make clear choices It is my understanding that there is very specific reasons that donkeys, rather than horses were used initially in the mining industry. Among those reasons is the innate reaction of each when its ears brush against something unexpected. A donkey or burro will duck his head with the unexpected brush-up whereas a horse will rear up on its hind legs. Because you can’t have large animals rearing up on hind legs in a mine, thus the animal of choice became donkey and derivatives. The derivatives came in the form of selective breeding to encourage the size and strength of horse but the useful tendency to duck as evident in donkeys. This is where the hybrid, the mule, appeared on the scene. In the political process, we have of course, the two dominant parties, Republicans and Democrats, represented by Donkeys and Elephants. Mark Twain had some interesting things to say about Republicans and Democrats. “I had been accustomed to vote for Republicans more frequently than for Democrats, but was never a Republican and never a Democrat. In the commu-
nity, I was regarded as a Republican, but I had never so regarded myself. As early as 1865, or ‘66 I had this curious experience: that whereas up to that time I considered myself a Republican, I was converted to no-party independence by the wisdom of a rabid Republican. This was as man who was afterward a United States Senator, and upon whose character rests no blemish that I know of, except that he was the father of the William R. Hearst of today, and therefore grandfather of Yellow Journalism — that calamity of calamities.” Which is basically saying Mr. Twain saw benefit in straddling the fence. As I do, to some extent —except when comes down to actually voting, as in recent experience. In the primaries, of course, you must
make some sort of declaration. Either you are for us or you are against us. Either you are Democrat or a Republican, but in area where you are not likely to get elected dog catcher without the proper party affiliation, some races naturally are decided in the primaries by the dominant party’s electors. Representative government at its best asks voters to make choices. A political science professor I spoke with recently notes that there isn’t a dimes worth of difference between the two parties anyway. “The Republicans are out-promising the Democrats,” he says. So you might as well operate in the dominant one, because that allows you to make more choices and in effect, be a better voter. Choice, however, is the very essence of the political process. I hope, however, you see where I am going with this. I don’t think it is good for us, if what we are really creating is a process that breeds candidates that are as strong as an elephant but able to keep their head down and won’t rear up on their
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Hill Climb gets a longer name every year Nearly 100 years ago — 1916 to be exact — Spencer Penrose had the idea to have an automobile race to the top of Pikes Peak. Penrose, among the top philanthropists in Colorado Springs history, was thinking more about his personal interests at the time. He had recently completed a widening of the carriage road that led to the top of Pikes Peak. He decided to encourage tourists to visit by creating a race to the clouds. Penrose, of course, later founded The Broadmoor Hotel 1918, built the Will Rogers Shrine to the Sun in the 1930s, and was responsible for the creation of the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and El Pomar Foundation. That first race to the summit of America’s Mountain was known as the Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb. Over the years the race changed sponsorships and by the 1980s was known as the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Following the 2013 race, the name of the race was changed to The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Now the name of the race is changing again with Platinum Sponsor Gran Turismo coming on board. As of Nov. 5, the official name of the race is now The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Brought to you by Gran Turismo. When will the madness stop? At what point will organizers of the race (it has
been run by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation for several years) stop making the race read more like an advertisement than the world’s coolest and most famous hill climb? The answer, of course, is not until CEO’s and presidents of large companies stop writing gigantic checks to the Sports Corp. Some people reading this may think that I am against the idea of the Hill Climb making money. Not so. I love covering the race and find it to be one of the most media accessible events I have ever been a part of in my 25 years as a journalist. It’s not very often you get to take photos of yourself next to a $1 million-plus racing car, much less talk to the guy who drives it up America’s most famous mountain at speeds exceeding 150 mph on straightaways. But I am old school. I refer to the race as the Hill Climb. Occasionally I will call the event “The Race to the Clouds.” If you
have ever attended a Hill Climb, or even driven to the top of the Pikes Peak yourself, you know that you weather conditions can change in a matter of moments. Where it might be sunny and 95 degrees and sunny in Manitou Springs, could be drizzly and 39 at the top of the Pikes Peak. When I think of the Hill Climb the names of former superstar drivers like Mario Andretti, Al Unser and Bobby Unser quickly come to mind. More recently, skilled and successful international drivers like Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima, Rod Millin and Romain Dumas have brought fame to the race. But there is still the good-old-boy network of racers like Randy Schranz of Colorado Springs and his son, Layne (formerly of the Springs who now lives in Birmingham, Alabama). The Vahsholtz family of Woodland Park - Leonard, Clint and Codie — is the most prolific racing family in terms of victories in the history of the Hill Climb, winning over 40 events. And then there are the famous local drivers of yesteryear like Nick Sanborn, Ralph Bruning and all those early Unser racers who gave the race a flavor all its own. Now back to Gran Turismo, which is the first Platinum Sponsor in the Race to the Clouds’ history.
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Firing cannons Lettuce, lettuce and avoiding SAD and more lettuce In a satirical letter he wrote for publication in 1784, Benjamin Franklin suggested the changing between standard time and daylight savings time. However, instead of setting clocks forward or back, Franklin suggested the firing of cannons to maximize the time people would be awake during the time the sun provided “free light.” For many, the turning back of the nation’s clocks that occurred on Nov. 2, will be no less traumatic then the firing of cannons as their alarm clock. These people know that the return to Standard Time marks the return of another SAD Season. SAD … Seasonal Affective Disorder … is a winter depression that affects millions of Americans. For those people, the “fall behind” adjustment to the clock announces a stretch of dark and depressing days that seem to stretch endlessly until spring. According to the experts at the Mayo Clinic, the specific cause of SAD remains unknown. It’s likely that genetics, age and your body’s natural chemical makeup all play a contributing role. There are some suspected villains in seasonal affective disorder. The reduced level of sunlight in fall and winter may disrupt your body’s biological clock or circadian rhythm, which lets you know when you should sleep or be awake, resulting in feelings of depression. The change in seasons may also impact the balance of the body’s natural melatonin levels resulting in sleep disruption and mood swings. In addition, the reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin levels … a brain chemical neurotransmitter that affects mood … perhaps, leading to depression. For many, it is a mild but debilitating condition causing discomfort but not severe suffering. For others, SAD is a seriously disabling illness preventing them from functioning normally. The symptoms of SAD usually occur regularly each winter and last until spring. A clinical diagnosis is made after 3 or more consecutive winters in which a person displays some or all of the symptoms
of depression, hopelessness, anxiety, loss of energy and social withdrawal. There is hope for SAD sufferers. In the September, 2009 issue of the journal Behavior Therapy, University of Vermont psychologist Kelly Rohan presented the first published research study on the longterm effect of different treatments for SAD. Rohan randomized 69 SAD sufferers into one of four groups: light therapy treatment, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT … a psychotherapeutic approach), a combination of the two therapies and a wait-list group. When surveyed one year later, of those treated with CBT, only 7 percent had a recurrence of SAD compared with 36.7 percent of people treated with light therapy. The recurrence rate for the group that combined CBT and light therapy was only 5.5 percent. Stay tuned on this research as an additional study is underway by Rohan with a $2 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Mental Health. The Mayo Clinic lists St. John’s wort, Melatonin and Omega-3 fatty acids as nutritional supplements that are used to treat SAD. However, they also recommend consulting with your doctor prior to trying any of these products. 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.
When we shop we rarely think about the lettuce. Ninety years ago most of the lettuce sold in the Pikes Peak Region was actually grown near Divide and Woodland Park. Where once cattle roamed, and a prospector or miner went, became lettuce fields in the early 1920s. The extension service from Colorado State University started an experimental crop near Divide, and almost immediately the farmers in the area took a look at the results. The farmers met with businessmen and planned for a market for their proposed crops. The ice ponds at Lake George had been closed in 1919 after the Colorado Midland railway was abandoned west of Divide. A new lake was dug just east of Divide by Alf Coulson and equipment from Lake George’s ice house was brought in. There was also a lake at Midland to provide ice for shipping lettuce. The ice business flourished and Alf Coulson, owner of the Coulson lakes at Divide, reported that annually he shipped 150 carloads to the D&RGW and C&S railroads and several to the Colorado Trading and Transfer Company at Victor, and now had orders in hand for the next cutting of ice. About 1,800 tons of ice was stored at Divide for the lettuce and other vegetable crops. Steady trains of farm crops traveled down Ute Pass to Colorado Springs. Freight trains usually made up of ore from Cripple Creek now included large numbers of cars loaded with let-
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hind legs when they travel down a mine tunnel. Isolating opportunity for choice is no good either. Such a process is rife with danger.
tuce, potatoes and other produce. In additional crops in the high mountain meadows included hay, oats, alfalfa, sweet clover and field peas which were being grown as feed crops for animals. These crops were in high demand by ranchers in the area, as well as out in eastern Colorado. A steady potato crop had developed late in World War I, and was popular even on smaller farms. The Ute Pass area was seen as one of the bright spots of Teller County, as the gold fields near Cripple Creek were suffering from bad times. During the war many of the mines had cut back operations as the young men left the mines and joined the military. The agricultural success was short lived. Shorter winters and longer summer weather had increased the growing season, but by the early 1930s, a more normal growing season returned to the area. The shorter growing seasons hit the farmers hard, and during the country’s depression, these crops proved to be of no help. Pretty soon there is only one kind animal in the hole. No room for difference of opinion, no diversity, the politics of compromise, and a bunch of elephants, or donkeys, or mules running things to the exclusion of everyone else. In my opinon, that is not really good for voters either, who need to be able to make clear choices.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Teller County can be proud of their turnout on Election Day. Of approximately 18,852 eligible voters in Teller County, 17,649 are registered or have been registered at some time (94 percent). Of the registered voters (active and inactive), 11,421 voted on Nov. 4, 64.7 percent. Thanks to both the Democrat and Republican parties in Teller County for their “Get out the Vote” efforts and to the Election Judges for their tireless efforts to make voting as easy as possible. Rip Blaisdell election judge Dear Editor: In response to the full page ad for the organization Catholics for Choice that ran the week of Oct. 20:
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“The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is an event I’ve followed since my childhood,” said Kazunori Yamauchi, creator of the Gran Turismo franchise. “We’re thrilled to become a part of one of the most historic and prestigious motorsports events in the world. “Pikes Peak is such a unique race, there’s truly nothing that it can be compared to.” Yamauchi is correct in his assessment, as I have already pointed out, but can’t he just have the Gran Turismo name on a big banner and call that good enough? Probably not and here is why. The Gran Turismo series, created by Polyphony Digital Inc., is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time and has sold over 72 million units worldwide since being introduced to the market in 1997. Over 300,000 unique users connect with the series daily and have participated in logging more than 3 billion online races totaling over 45 billion online miles. “We are beyond excited to have devel-
As a “cradle Catholic,” I am very concerned that readers of this paper might assume this organization represents mainstream Catholicism. It most assuredly does not. You cannot be a member of the Roman Catholic community and support Pro Choice. This statement has been issued by our bishops and pastors locally. How can anyone ignore the “rights” of the innocent human being in utero by focusing solely on a woman’s right to do what she wants with her body? The developing child is not part of a mother’s body. As Christians, we pray for a conversion of heart in all those who support “choice.” Diane Shea Highlands Ranch
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oped a relationship with Gran Turismo and couldn’t have asked for a better organization to become partners with,” said Tom Osborne, Chairman of the Hill Climb. “Yamauchi-san is such an incredibly talented and well respected individual: to have him put the name of the brand he has built from the ground up on our race is a true honor.” So, there you have it. The second-oldest race road race in the western hemisphere (the Indianapolis 500 started in 1911) probably has the longest name of any road race in the world. I wonder what Spencer Penrose would say today if he were around to see how the race has grown? My guess is he would like financial part of the equation, and he might even be thrilled with how the race is marketed, since he was a PR wiz before it was fashionable to be a PR wiz. I just don’t know if I am sold on all the commercialism. How do you feel? Next year’s race is June 28, 2015. It will be the 93rd running. In addition to the celebration of the events 100th Anniversary in 2016, the Hill Climb will hold its 100th Running tentatively on June 26, 2022. The Hill Climb was not held in 1917 and 1918, and from 1942 through 1945 because of the first and second World Wars.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I would like to congratulate Teller County on having such a great turn out for the 2014 General Election! We had no idea what to expect! For the first time in Colorado history we experienced an allmail-in ballot for a General Election. We have had an all-mail-in ballot in the past but never for a General Election. In April of 2013, House Bill 13-1303 passed making all Colorado elections all-mail-in ballot election. I would like to thank the voters who turned their ballots in early, so we were able to get the results out as soon as we possibly could. We had processed a little over 8,000 ballots over the early-voting period. We then processed almost 3,000 ballots on Election Day. We have 15,486 active voters in Teller County. We received 11,421 votes by mail and digital electronic voting. In reality Teller County had almost a 75 percent turnout. Way to go Teller County Citizens! We are still curing our overseas and military citizens and signature discrepancy’s ballots. The election will be finalized on Nov. 21 with our Canvass board. If you have received a letter from the Teller County Clerk and Recorder’s Office for signature discrepancy, please get those letters back to us no later than Nov. 12t. With an all-mail-in ballot, we rely on the accuracy of your signature. If we receive your ballot within the deadline your vote will still count. I would like to thank my staff (and their families for their support and being understanding) and all of their hard work and dedication over the last few months, so we could make Teller County proud. The election staff allowed us to deliver a
fair and accurate election. I could never have done this election without this group of phenomenal women: Stephanie Fisher, Janice Hellman, Paige Humphry, Jessica Wildeman, Dede Schallert, Hillari Roundy, Tina Milliken and Brenda Schmidt. I would like to thank all of my Election judges for all of their hard work and devotion, each and every one of you are Rock Stars: Rip Blaisdell, Mike Black, Georgie Deppen, Shirley and Don Douthit, Vicky and Les Jones, Janet and Maurice Loehner, Jeanette Zupancic, Jean Peck, Lillemor France, Ellen Haase, Christy Bonnelycke, Georgeanna Peiffer, Ron Maxwell, Terry Morse, Norma Fleming, Jan Cummer and Carol Clark. Last but not least I would like to thank my family and friends and the community for all of their support. I look forward to the next four years serving as your Teller County Clerk & Recorder. Krystal Brown, Teller County Clerk Dear Editor: I was distressed by some of the misinformation recently published in the Oct. 8 edition of the Pikes Peak Courier. When talking about the Golden Circle Meal Program, the comment was made, “At $7.45 a meal, the charge exceeded the ability of many seniors to pay.” The Golden Circle Meal Program is funded through the Pikes Peak Area Council of Government’s Area on Aging (AAA) under the rules and regulations that govern the Older Americans Act. These rules and regulations specifically prohibit charging eligible diners (basically persons 60 or more years of age) for meals. Diners are given the opportunity to donate, and a suggested donation is listed.
In the case of the Golden Circle Meal program, the suggested donation is $2.25. Non-eligible diners are asked to pay the actual cost of the prepared meal ($6.50). Eligible diners who cannot or choose not to donate are not prohibited from receiving a meal. Your article goes on to state, “In addition, Golden Circle, intended to enhance socialization, instead had seniors always sitting with the same people rather than reaching out to others.” At meal sites throughout the United States, it is not uncommon for diners to sit with the friends and neighbors with whom they are most comfortable. This is not unlike the situation many of us remember from our days in school. Social bonds are formed and it can be hard for a newcomer to fit in. So, from this perspective the statement may be accurate. The meal program, however, made no attempt to determine where diners sat or with whom they ate. We would greatly appreciate it if you could clarify this for your readers. Sincerely, Guy Dutra-Silveira Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Director, Area Agency on Aging Dear Editor: For those of you who have not participated in our Lights of Love, I would like to take this opportunity to let you know the history of this special evening. The Lights of Love remembrance began over two decades years ago to honor loved ones we have lost and to take a few minutes to reflect on their memory. The evening is full of joy and the pleasure of remembering the best of times – the smiles, laughter and hugs. With a common unity of missing
someone, we gather together to honor them and rejoice in their lives. We open our hearts and let memories engulf us. You may see a few tears, but they are a release of emotions. What you see and feel is the celebration of life, realization of how precious life is and how fortunate we each are to have loved and be loved. The solemn part of the program is when we read the names of loved ones whose (symbolic) light shines on the tree outside. Over 300 people are remembered each year. In our crazy, hectic, multi-tasking world, it is comforting to slow down, take a few minutes and embrace the feelings and memories of those we miss. I hope you allow yourself this indulgence. We’d love to see you, remember those we cared for with you, and remember your own personal losses. Mark your calendar – it is the first Thursday of December at 6 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Light a Light for someone you love. Join us for a celebration of life with bell ringing, symphony sounds, singing and camaraderie. After the program, walk through the luminaries to our tree lighting and return to the warmth of delicious food and homemade desserts. No better way to begin the season of peace and love then with Prospect Home Care & Hospice’s Lights of Love. Mary H. Barrowman, president and CEO Prospect Home Care & Hospice
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POLITICAL TELLER COUNTY Democratic Party (TellerDems) invites interested persons to attend its 2014 informational and educational programs, as well as community events. For details about the TellerDems calendar of activities, call Mrs. Ellen Haase, 719-687-1813. TELLER COUNTY Republicans meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Comyomunity 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. TRANSPORTATION’S LOCAL Coordinating Council of Teller County meets at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. PROFESSIONAL DIVIDE CHAMBER of Commerce. Contact president Lisa Lee at 719-686-7587 for
meeting dates and times.
COMPUTER CLASSES. The Woodland Park 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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RECREATION
PIKES PEAK Workforce Center offers monthly classes 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.
ART CLASSES are offered year-round at Shanika Studio for ages 13 and older. Classes focus on traditional oil painting skills, but also include other artistic mediums including drawing, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media. Classes are two and a half hours and are offered Mondays, Thursdays or Saturdays. Days may change to meet students’ needs. Classes are taught by professional artist Kenneth Shanika. Contact 303-647-1085, ShanikaStudio@aol.com or www.ShanikaFineArts.com.
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
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 719-510-2743 (www.bStillyoga.com) before attending for the first time to reserve a spot; after that, just drop in. Cost is $7 per class.
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
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.
“EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON”
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to pass leads and help each others’ businesses grow. Join us to learn more or call Vickie at 719-748-1274.
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FLORISSANT GRANGE Hall is available for events including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and memorials. The Florissant Grange Hall, also known as the Old School House in Florissant, is a historic building built in 1887 and 1888. School started in the school in 1889 and continued through 1960, which creates an interesting historic atmosphere. The Old School House sits on 2-plus acres and weather permitting the grounds can be used as well. Call 719-748-5004 and leave a message to arrange a time to visit the Grange Hall and reserve this space for your event. 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. YOGA AT Shining Mountain Studio with Nancy Stannard. Safe, fun and empowering; accessible to all fitness levels. Ongoing classes are 5:30 p.m. Wednesday (intermediate); 9 a.m. Thursday (gentle beginner); and 10 a.m. Saturday (intermediate). Contact Nancy at gentleyoga4healing.com before first class and see gentleyoga4healing.com for more information. 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.
Jason Dreger
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1116 Ptarmigan Drive | $374,000 Beautifully maintained 5 BR / 3 BA stucco & stone walk-out rancher in Woodland Park! The kitchen is a chef’s dream with a walk-in pantry and breakfast bar that opens to a dining area with built-ins. Spacious master bedroom features a luxurious 5-piece bath and walk-in closets. This immaculate home includes vaulted ceilings, a 2-sided gas log fireplace, a cozy sun room, a deck with gas grill hook-ups, a large patio and a 3 car garage. Enjoy the gorgeous landscaping, mature trees and fenced-in yard. This home has everything except for you! CALL 719-687-0900 • 18401 E. Hwy 24 • Woodland Park, CO
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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 to control their blood glucose, prevent complications, and cope with the stress of having a chronic health condition. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416 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. 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.
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Spout completes the donation at CC By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com The landmark adjacent to the parking lot at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center is today historically correct. With the addition of the spout on the water tank, history has been satisfied and the theme of the donation honored. Bill Wells, Rich and Lee Johnson donated the water tank to the city last year, with an eye on preserving a piece of history, of farming as well as water storage and delivery. In its former life, the tank provided water for 35 years to a farm owned by Pete and Zelma Divan in South Dakota. In a twist of fate, the Divans’ son, Butch, married Linda Johnson and the familial connection eventually brought the structure to the Four Mile area sometime in the
1990s. With a nod to history, the fathers of the newlyweds took the tank apart, carefully numbered the redwood pieces and hauled the structure to the Johnsons’ cabin. Like a jigsaw puzzle, the two men re-assembled the tank, which supplied water to the cabin until 2000, tapping into a spring on Wells’ adjacent property. As the tank languished after tapping out its usefulness, Wells and the Johnsons donated the structure to the center, which adds to the historical references to the 20th century inside. When the three delivered the water tower last year, Ace Hardware donated the wood for the structure while the city’s building department supplied the labor. With the spout addition, Eric Keeffe, from the city’s district museum, helped install the piece. “It’s finally complete,” Wells said.
The historic water tower at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center is now complete, with the addition last month of the spout. Courtesy photos
Chris Sahut and Eric Keeffe installed the spout on the historic water tower at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center last month. Billy Wells, Rich and Lee Johnson donated the tank, which was put together in South Dakota in the 1940s from a kit.
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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.
THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club Youth 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. PIKES PEAK Plein Air Painters offers year-round artistic activities, painting on locations, social activities pertaining to the visual arts and art shows. The group is open to anyone interested in learning to paint or to improve their painting skills. Contact Kenneth Shanika at 303-647-1085 or ShanikaStudio@aol.com, or go to www.PikesPeakPleinAirPainters.com TAI CHI is offered for free at 9 a.m. Mondays at the Florissant
Public Library. Call 719-748-3549 or Margaret McKinney, 719748-5141
TAI CHI is offered every Wednesday at Florissant/Four Mile Fire
Department. Call Meridel Gatterman, 719-689-5861.
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 Main Office and book store are 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. Tours of History Park are available during these hours. A $5 donations is appreciated. Call 719-686-7512 at least 15 minutes before a tour. Go to utepasshistoricalsociety.org. 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 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays,
with a senior class at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Certified instructor. Everyone welcome. Call Debbie at 719-748-3678 for information.
YOGA CLASSES are offered in Woodland Park. All levels are
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.
welcome. Contact Michelle Truscelli at 719-505-5011 or check out www.shakti3yoga.com for information.
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.
locations in the Pikes Peak area. All classes free or by donation. Call Stacy for more information at 719-689-5745 or email namastacy15@gmail.com.
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.
XINGYI IS offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Woodland Park Recreation Center. Must be 18 or older. Contact Jeff at 816260-8595 for information.
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.
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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.
YOGA FOR Every Body 2014 yoga classes offered at various
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. A PEACE Visioning You may think you are limited in your ability to improve conditions on earth. Nothing is further from the truth. You can be an instrument for change by adding to the love and peace sent worldwide from the peace visioning circle - either silently, verbally, or visually. The circle is for people from all walks of life with a passion to bring unity and light into our world. We gather at 10:30 a.m. every Saturday in Woodland Park. Contact
Barbara Royal, CSD, 719-687-6823 or barbaragroyal@gmail.com.
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. 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. CC&V COFFEE Club meets at 10 a.m. Mondays at the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company Visitor Center, 371 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. Chat with friends over a cup of coffee, or network with businesspeople. Not just coffee, but also refreshments and free Wi-Fi will be provided as you sit and visit with others and get the latest community news, or mining information. Refreshment donations will be given to the Aspen Mine Center. Contact the CC&V Visitor Center at 719-689-2341, or Brad Poulson at 719-689-4052 for more information. 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, 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 read-
ers 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 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.
GUITAR, VOCALS Ted Newman entertains with his guitar and vocals from 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at The Pantry in Green Mountain Falls. Call 719-684-9018 for details and reservations. 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 719-748-3861. 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 County-Ute 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 pre-birth 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 719-748-0358. THE TIMBERLINE Artists meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday of Clubs continues on Page 12
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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.
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 719-684-3081. 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.
PIKES PEAK Plein Air Painters is a nationally recognized group of regional artists. Join the group for year-round activities, painting on location, social activities pertaining to visual arts and art shows. The group is open to anyone intersted in learning to paint or improving their painting skills. Go to www.thepikespeakpleinairpainters.com, or contact Kenneth Shanika at 303-647-1085 or shanikastudio@aol.com. PIKES PEAK Rotary meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, south entrance. Rotary is a worldwide organization working on projects ranging from polio eradication internationally to bell ringing for the Salvation Army locally. Call 719-687-3611. QUILT MINISTRIES meets between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Ute Pass Cultural Center to make quilts for families that have been burned out of their homes or are in need for some other reason. The quilts are simple, machine pieced and hand-tied and are excellent projects for both new and more experienced quilters. No sewing skills necessary. Participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing machines but machines also will be available onsite. Volunteers who don’t want to sew can still serve as cutters and pressers. This is a nondenominational group. Call 719-687-6828. QUILTERS ABOVE the Clouds is a quilting guild for all levels. The guild meets from 1-5 p.m. the fourth Friday of the month at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Woodland Park to share quilting experiences and exchange ideas. The group also participates in projects to benefit charity organizations. RAMPART ROCK `n’ Jazz Retro Jammers (RJs) singers rehearse
Saturday afternoons in Woodland Park. Rock, soul, jazz, blues; soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocalists welcome in addition to keyboard or instrumental accompanists. Call 686-8228 for directions or visit www.rampartrocknjazz.com.
THOMAS V. Kelly VFW Post 6051 meets at at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Veterans Hall, 27637 Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO 80863, the old Woodland Park Grange Hall where Eric V. Dickson American Legion Post #1980 meets.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division Meeting is at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at the Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, Colorado Springs. We are a non-political, nonprofit soldier’s and veteran’s fraternity. Anyone who has been assigned or attached to the 1st Cavalry Division anytime, anywhere, is eligible for membership. Friends of the Cav who have not served with the Division are eligible for Associate membership. We are family orientated so please bring significant other. We participate in local parades, do food shelf, picnics, Christmas party. Come join us for great camaraderie, make new friends, possibly meet old friends from the First Team. Contact Paul at 719-687-1169 or Al at 719-689-5778.
UTE PASS Historical Society self-guided tours of History Park are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from June to September. Tours are free and start at the Museum Center, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., next to the Woodland Park Public Library, and docents will be on hand at each building to answer questions. A guided historic walking tour of Woodland Park meets at 10:30 a.m. Donations accepted for tours. Contact 729-686-7512 or www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org. All tours are weather permitting.
SECOND SUNDAY Scribes is for writers, wannabe writers and all those who love the written word. Sponsored by the Cripple Creek Park and Recreation Department the group meets at 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at the Bennett Avenue Park and Rec center. Call 719-689-3514. THE SNOWFLAKE Chapter No. 153 Order of the Eastern Star
meets at 7:30 p.m. at 205 Park St. in Woodland Park. Call 719687-9800.
SOUTH PARK Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday except the first Thursday of the month at the Fire Station in Guffey. Social time is at 6:30 p.m. with meetings starting promptly at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call 719-661-3913 or email dsr2001@ gmail.com. TELLER COUNTY Knitters meets from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. The first and third Saturdays are at Nikki’s Knots, 101 Boundary, Woodland Park; and the second and fourth Saturdays are at the Community Partnership office in Divide (located above McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub; parking and entrance on the north side). Yarn fans of all skills and types are welcome for a chance to share projects and conversation. For more details and plans for fifth Saturdays, check Teller Knitters on Ravelry.com. THE TELLER County Sport Horse Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Call Grace at 719-661-8497 for more information. TELLER COUNTY Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose mission is to locate and rescue lost and missing people in Teller County and the surrounding area. Our general membership meetings are at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Woodland Park Library, downstairs meeting room. Although we are not accepting new members at this time, the public is invited to our meetings. We are available to give hiking safety presentations to schools, churches or local organizations and we do accept donations. For further information, please contact Janet Bennett at 719-306-0826.
UTE PASS Historical Society board of directors meets at 5:30
p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Museum Center, 231 E. Henrietta Ave., next to the library. All patrons and members of the public are invited. Call 719-686-7512 for information.
UTE PASS Masonic Lodge 188 meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Call 719-687-9453. UTE PASS Social Club is open to ladies of all ages and interests. The club has many activities to pick and choose from including bridge, hiking, luncheons, mahjongg, crafts, needle works, and much more. Call president Florence Cooper at 719-687-3893 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/upsocial/. VICTOR HERITAGE Society is a volunteer, nonprofit organization devoted to preserving the hardrock gold mining heritage and the experience of living in Victor, Colorado during the late 19th and early 20th century. For information on meetings, activities and sponsored events, visit www.VictorHeritageSociety. com or e-mail VictorHeritageSociety@gmail.com. WRITE-NOW, A writers’ group in Cripple Creek, is open to all writers, all genres, aspiring and accomplished, who wish to hone their craft. Bring five copies of up to three double-spaced pages of writing you are working on and a pen to the first meeting. We will get right to work after guidelines are discussed. This is a critique group, which means everyone will have constructive input on each other’s writing. A wide variety of input and discussion always helps everyone with their writing. Meetings are at 7 p.m. every other Tuesday at Cripple Creek-Victor Junior/Senior High School Board Room. Questions? Call 719-648-8795. WOODLAND PARK Book Club meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the third floor board room at thse Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9281 ext. 103 for book titles and information. WOODLAND PARK Community Singers rehearse from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Mountain View United Methodist Church at 1101 Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park. No tryout needed. Just come and sing. Call 719-687-8545. WOODLAND PARK High School Panther Pride Athletic Boost-
ers meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month in the high school library.
WOODLAND PARK Holistic Luncheon is offered at noon the second Wednesday of each month. Contact Jim at 719-687-4335 for location. This is a free group, often potluck style lunch.
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WOODLAND PARK Senior Citizens Club hosts the Golden Circle daily hot lunch at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday, except for the 2nd Tuesday Potluck and the 4th Tuesday Catered Lunch, both with entertainment or an educational presentation. Pool on Tuesday morning, cribbage, euchre or dominoes most mornings, bridge right after lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays, exercise for arthritis Wednesday and Friday mornings and a host of other activities. Monthly All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast every 3rd Saturday helps raise funds for Senior Center activities. Contact the activities coordinator at 719-687-3877 to find out more or to receive a monthly newsletter. SUPPORT AA MEETS from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and from 5-6 p.m. every Saturday, and from noon to 1 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. every Sunday at 10400 Ute Pass Ave. in Green Mountain Falls. AA MEETING is from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodland Park Community Church. This is a Beginners Book Study meeting.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, Hilltop AA, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Cripple Creek Rehab & Wellness Center on North Street. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Victor Community Center on Second and Portland. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the Nazarene Church, 750 N. Colo. 67, at the corner of Colo. 67 and Evergreen Heights. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at the
Lake George Community Center.
ADULT CHILD Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Fridays. For meeting location check out www.adultchildren.org. The group no longer meets at the Victor Community Center. ALATEEN ABOVE the Clouds meets at the People’s Bank in Woodland Park at Hwy 24 and Sheridan Ave., rear entrance Mondays at 5:45-6:45 p.m. Handicap accessible. For more info call 719-632-0063 ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION Family Caregiver Support Group meets from 4:30-5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Woodland Park Public Library, in the board room on the third floor. Group is for caregivers, family, and friends who deal with the daily challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias - at home, in a facility setting, or from long distance. Support and encouragement is offered in a confidential setting at no cost. Meet other caregivers and learn more about the disease, caregiving issues and share suggestions on how to take care of yourself and your loved one. For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 719-266-8773 or Paula Levy at 719-331-3640. COMPUTER CLASSES are offered for free at the Florissant Library. You can take Computer Basics, Word I, Word II, Excel, and PowerPoint. To register for a class, or for information and a schedule, call 719-748-3939. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Education Program, an educational and support group where victims of domestic violence can learn more about power and control issues and the cycle of violence, meets at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Woodland Park. Call Devra at 719-243-5508 or e-mail dgoodwin@tessacs.org. EARLY INTERVENTION Colorado - The Resource Exchange offers free playgroups call Nicol Houghland at 719-233-5873. Also provides developmental supports and services to children birth through 3 years of age, who have special developmental needs. For free developmental screening call 719-687-5047 or visit www.tre.org GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Woodland Park Community Church Offices, Suite A, 700 Valley View Drive in Woodland Park. GED, ADULT basic education classes are from 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays in the Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek. Free childcare provided. Open enrollment. Call 719-686-0705. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center. GED/ESL CLASSES are from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in Divide with open enrollment. Free childcare is provided. Call 719-686-0705 for more information. Sponsored by Community Partnership Family Resource Center. TO HELP local families better prepare for an emergency, the local Home Instead Senior Care office has a Web site containing downloadable materials such as a checklist of important contact names and information, a medication tracker, allergies/ conditions worksheet and a wallet card to carry when away from home. These materials also can be accessed and downloaded at www.senioremergencykit.com. Contact the local Home Instead Senior Care office at 719-534-3064 for more information. LA LECHE League, for breastfeeding help and information before and after baby comes. Call Kathleen, the Teller County area leader, at 719-687-1164. LITTLE CHAPEL Food Pantry, 69 County Road 5, Divide, is in search of volunteers to help distribute food to its clients. Any help with paper work, loading cars or packing boxes is greatly needed. Distribution days are the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Volunteer times are from 1-7 p.m. Client food pick-up times are from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Call Little Chapel Food Pantry at 719-322-7610 or visit littlechapelfoodpantry.org.
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AA LATE Night Meeting is at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, downstairs at Faith Lutheran Church, 1310 Evergreen Heights, Woodland Park. Enter through the back door on the north side.
Identity Theft Awareness
AL-ANON MEETS at noon Thursdays in Guffey next to the post office. Call 719-689-5808.
Don’t become a victim of identity theft. Your trash is the first place thieves look. From 9:00 a.m. till 12 Noon, bring your old private papers to the Park State Bank & Trust parking lot for free shredding.
AL-ANON MEETS from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Community Church. 800 Valley View Dr. Ste. D in Woodland Park
MONTHLY COMMODITIES food distribution program. Last Friday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 East Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek. Proof of Teller County residence and income requirements must be met to participate. Call 689-3584 for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets from 9-10 a.m. every Sunday at the VFW, three and a half miles north of Woodland Park on Colo. 67.
A MULTIPLE Sclerosis support group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the second Thursday of each month at the Woodland Park Library. Call Annette at 719-687-4103.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, AA, has a 4 p.m. discussion group every Sunday at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Cripple Creek.
NARCONON REMINDS families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. Call 800-431-1754 or go to DrugAbuseSolution.com. Narconon also can help with addiction counseling. Call for free assessments or referrals, 800-431-1754.
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AA MEETS at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Living Springs Church, 108
N. Park St., Woodland Park.
AL-ANON ABOVE the Clouds is now meeting at the People’s Bank in Woodland Park at Hwy 24 and Sheridan Ave., rear entrance Mondays at 5:45-6:45 p.m. Handicap accessible.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets for 12-steps Bible discussion at 6 p.m. every Monday at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to AA members and the general public. An AA meeting follows at 7 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets at 7 p.m. every Monday and at 5 p.m. Saturdays at the Community Partnership Family Resource Center in Divide. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS for women meets from 5:306:30 p.m. and from men from 7-8 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ute
LIVING LIFE on Life’Terms, a recovery group, meets at 5 p.m. every Thursday. Call 719-687-9644 or 719-687-1054 for meeting location.
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Tax laws undermine legalization of marijuana Lack of deductions may prove crippling to stores By Katie Kuntz
Rocky Mountain PBS I-News The Nov. 4 elections meant sweeping victories for the marijuana industry nationally, but in Colorado, the outcome was more of a mixed bag. Alaska, Oregon and the District of Columbia legalized recreational marijuana, while only some communities in Colorado chose to expand businesses. Voters in Lakewood, Manitou Springs and Federal Heights passed initiatives allowing retail marijuana shops to operate, while voters in Palmer Lake and Ramah in El Paso County voted against recreational sales. Nearly 100 new businesses received their licenses from Colorado regulators on Oct. 1. Yet many of these new, voter-approved pot shops may find it difficult to survive a drug war-era tax code that already threatens many established businesses. Under the code, the federal government stands to make more money from the sale of marijuana than those legally selling it. And that could be enough to shut down many shops. “It’s almost like they want us to fail,” said Mitch Woolhiser, while walking through his store called Northern Lights Natural Rx in Edgewater. “Everything I do is aimed at keeping us in business because if I don’t, then (the feds) win. And I’m not going to let them win.” Woolhiser believes the federal government is actively seeking to undermine his business. Woolhiser first opened shop in 2010, selling medical marijuana. He started selling recreational pot when it became legal in Colorado at the start of this year. Last year, his business didn’t earn a profit. Had he been selling anything but cannabis, he would not have owed federal income tax, as he ended up with a loss. Instead, he ended up paying close to $20,000 to the IRS because of a 1980s tax code called 280E. “I believe that the feds extend the drug war through 280E,” said Jordan Cornelius, a Denver accountant who has worked with Woolhiser and many other marijuana companies in Colorado. “If (the federal government) can’t put them out of business legally when voters are mandating these businesses to move forward, it’s very easy to put them out of business financially.” Whether the government is actively enforcing the punitive code in an effort to undermine the legal marijuana business remains unclear. The Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration and Internal Revenue Service declined comment. However, an IRS spokesperson provided a 2010 letter written in response to several lawmakers in Colorado, Massachusetts, Arizona and California who had asked the IRS to stop enforcing the tax code in states that legalized the sale of medical marijuana. The IRS letter pointed out that only Congress could make that change.
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“The result you seek would require the Congress to amend either the Internal Revenue Code or the Controlled Substance Act,” the IRS letter said. Though multiple members of Congress received the letter, there has been little effort to amend the code. Instead, the federal government collects taxes on what it considers an illegal drug because the Supreme Court ruled more than 50 years ago that everyone has to pay taxes — even those who make their money illegally. Then, in 1982, Congress amended the U.S. tax code to include 280E, which says businesses selling a Schedule I or II drug — like marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine or cocaine — cannot deduct all of their regular business expenses. The rule means that the “costs of the product,” like the soil and fertilizer used to grow plants, are deductible. But the “costs of selling,” like advertising, rent and utilities — even salaries for employees — are not deductible. “If it made sense, I would feel better about following it,” said Rob Corry, Denver attorney and marijuana advocate. “I don’t see why production is deductible — they are still producing marijuana!” But that quirk in the tax code has helped many cannabis companies stay in business in Colorado. Medical marijuana stores were required to grow their own product, and therefore had some associated deductions. As of Oct. 1, cannabis companies are no longer required to grow the products they sell. But without growing, many may soon find that they will have very few, if any, business deductions when filing federal taxes next April. “A lot of people think that the marijuana industry is just a license to print money,” said Taylor West, deputy director of the National Cannabis Industry Association. “And it’s just not the case.” West works for an association of more than 750 cannabis-related businesses across the United States, and says that 280E results in her clients paying more than 70 percent of their profits in taxes to the federal government. Sometimes, the rates are far higher than that. “A lot of times, instead of paying a tax rate that should be 30 to 40 percent, they are paying rates between 80 or 90 percent,” said Cornelius, the accountant. “I even have a client right now that is paying more than 100 percent effective tax rate.” Mac Clouse, a University of Denver finance professor who studies the industry, said the status quo creates an inherent and perhaps fatal conflict. “The problem is that we have passed laws that allowed these medical marijuana and recreational marijuana companies to do business,” Clouse said. “But we have all these other laws, tax laws, federal laws that make it incredibly difficult if not utterly impossible to survive.” Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contract Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@rmpbs.org
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Ken Shanika is likely to show up almost anywhere to get a different view of Pikes Peak. Here, he is pictured at Mueller State Park. Courtesy photos
A PASSION FOR THE LAND Mountain Artists Holiday Show Nov. 29 By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Known for his paintings of Pikes Peak, his reverence for the region’s signature landmark, Ken Shanika is among the artists at the annual Mountain Artists Holiday Show Nov.29. “My passion has always been landscape,” he said. “I moved up here because, years ago in 1984, we took a vacation here.” Distinguished by the scenic variety of Pikes Peak, Shanika’s works may be created on a mountain top, or standing on a rock from what looks like a precarious position - just to catch the Peak from another angle. Founder of Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters, Shanika appropriately paints outside - almost anywhere. “My passion is painting Pikes Peak and the entire Rocky Mountains I probably do four paintings of the Peak to every other painting I do,” he said. Shanika writes about his muse in a release: “When painting, my objective is to tell a story and, at the same time, conjure up some emotion from the viewer. I strive to achieve a mood in every painting through the use of such visual stimuli as subject, color, pattern and drawing.” For the holiday show and sale, Shanika offers greeting cards of his works as well as miniature prints, framed and unframed. “I will bring some original watercolors that have not been seen before,” said Shanika, who is better known for his oils. Over the years, Shanika has gained a reputation for inspiring the youth of Teller County to become artists. His students have distinguished the county with their awards and recognition in contests around the region. This year, Shanika’s award-winners are: David Yarger, Kayla Liller, Caleb Yarger, Grace Medran and Salem Couch. “I let them find their voices and they’re doing things I can’t do,” he said. “I get goose bumps; it just makes me feel wonderful. Because that’s what a teacher is supposed to do.” To help fund his work, including scholarships, Shanika features his painting in the oneman show, “Vanishing Vistas” in December at Park State Bank & Trust. A major portion of all sales will go toward funding his youth programs. “My passion is the teaching. I’m 63 and it’s time to do the things that count rather than the things that add up,” he said. The show opens with a reception from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. The Mountain Artists Holiday Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The show reflects the artistry of the region, from jewelry, collectibles and photography to baskets, gifts, bowls, wall hangings, table art, cards, signs and painting.
Oil paintings by Ken Shanika reflect the personality of Pikes Peak, from various standpoints. Shanika is among the artists who exhibit their works at the Mountain Artists Holiday Show Nov. 29.
If it’s Pikes Peak, Ken Shanika knows it well. In addition to showing his work at the Mountain Artists Holiday Show, Shanika is doing a one-man show in the Eichman Gallery at Park State Bank & Trust in December.
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AREA CLUBS Continued from Page 12
the Aspen MIne Center in downtown Cripple Creek. Call Cathy 719-687-8054.
every Thursday at 10 a.m. in Green Mountain Falls at the Church of the Wildwood. Call Evelyn at 748-8383 for more information.
Woodland Park Library. Both those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
OVERCOMING HEALTH and weight issues and exchanging ideas and inspirations. For location and more information, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823.
TELLER COUNTY Nonprofit Roundtable, first Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. (bring your own lunch). Free support group for nonprofits, covering various topics decided by local nonprofits. Contact Debbie Upton at the City of Woodland Park, 687-5218 for locations and more information.
UTE PASS Sleep Support Group Do you wear cpap? Have problems sleeping? Then join the Ute Pass Sleep Support Group. This group is led by a clinical sleep educator and registered respiratory therapist dedicated to helping those with sleep disorders. Poor sleep can affect all aspects of our lives, including job performance, personal relationships, and our overall health. Please join me, admission is free. This group meets at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Woodland Park Library, downstairs in the meeting room. Call 719-689-0431 or email mary@wechosehealth.net.
YOUNG PARENTS Empowerment Support Group designed for teen and young mothers and fathers to aid in the life changes of having a child. Free program includes childcare and lunch. Please call Community Partnership 686-0705 for meeting times and locations.
WEIGHT WATCHERS meetings are every Tuesday in Woodland Park and Cripple Creek. Woodland Park meetings are 5:30 p.m., weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. Cripple Creek group opens at 5:30 p.m. and meetings begin at 6 p.m. at the Aspen Mine Center, 166 E. Bennett Ave. Weight Watchers meetings last about 35 minutes, and it is recommended members attend one meeting each week to learn about healthy eating, gain motivation and get a confidential weigh-in to track progress. Public is welcome to visit and see what it’s about at a participating Weight Watchers meeting with no obligation to join.
HELP THE Needy is growing in its capacity to help our friends and neighbors in Teller County. To join a fun group of volunteers, an open heart and a generous spirit are all that is required. Call Vince Scarlata at 719-687-7273.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 12-step program group meets from 5:30-6 p.m. every Thursday at Mountain View United Methodist Church in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-0246 or 719-475-0037. PARENTS AS Teachers and Bright Beginnings home visits available. Please call Community Partnership at 686-0705 to schedule a free visit for your newborn or young child. PARENT EDUCATION Workshops for parents with children
ages 1 through teens. Workshops provided throughout the year at Community Partnership in Divide. Childcare and meals included. Call 686-0705 for session dates and times.
SENIOR CITIZENS Club, Woodland Park, is open from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Hot lunch offered at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday; reservations required; cost is $2.25 for those 60 and up and $6.50 for all others. Bridge is from noon to 3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. 2nd Tuesday is potluck and program. 4th Tuesday is catered meal and program. Exercise for Arthritis program of the Arthritis Foundation is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. Bingo and Tai Chi is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday. Membership is $20 per year and eligibility begins at 50 years of age. We love new members with new ideas. Contact phone is 719-687-3877.
SOUP KITCHEN is from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Woodland Park Community Church. All soups and breads are homemade, and the kitchen is open to anyone wanting a warm meal and some fellowship. SUDDEN UNEXPECTED Infant Death Local Support Group. The group offers bereavement services for parents, families, friends and caregivers who have been affected by the sudden unexpected loss of an infant or toddler. There is no cost. The third Monday of the month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Colorado Springs Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave. Adult meeting only; no child care will be provided. For additional help and information, call Angel Eyes at 888-285-7437 or visit angeleyes.org. TRE’S CRIPPLE Creek playgroup meets 9-11 a.m. Fridays at
TELLER COUNTY Search and Rescue meets the first Monday of each month at the Woodland Park Library downstairs meeting room at 7 p.m. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization tasked with locating and rescuing lost and missing people in Teller County and the surrounding areas. Experience is not required as we conduct all of our own trainings. Levels of participation range from general support (auxillary), mission support, SarTech I and SarTech II. Please contact Janet Bennett, membership chair, at 719-306-0826 for more info. TOTAL JOINT replacement. Pikes Peak Regional Hospital & Surgery Center offers free classes on total joint replacement. Classes are free and offered every second and fourth Thursday. Learn about the benefits of joint replacement, what to expect and how to prepare. You don’t have to be scheduled for a joint replacement to attend a class. Classes are at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital, 16420 W. Hwy. 24 Woodland Park, in the Café Meeting room. They run from 2-4 p.m. Contact program coordinator Wendy Westall at 719-686-5779 for information. To register for an upcoming class, call 719- 686-5769. TRE’S WOODLAND Park Playgroup meets from 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the The Resource Exchange - Early Intervention Colorado, 509 Scott Ave. Suite B in the Woodland Exchange building. 719-687-5047 or 719-233-5873. TELLER COUNTY Cancer Survivors Support & Education Group meets from 5:30-7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Teller County Public Health Conference Room, at 11115 W. Hwy 24, Unit 2C, Divide. We focus on healthy living during and after cancer treatment. Survivors of any type cancer and caregivers are welcome. Call Brenda at 719-365-6741, or Carol or Shelley at 719-687-1180. TOPS, TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly, the original nonprofit weight-loss group is an educational support group providing weekly weigh-ins and programs to help members make positive changes in the role food plays in their lives. Local chapter meets
WELLNESS HOUR meets at 2 p.m. the third Saturday of every month at the Lost Dutchman Resort. Learn how to enjoy health with the help of a free certified health coach. Join us for a whole new way to think about weight loss and wellness as we share inspiring stories of personal transformations and lots of practical ideas for thriving instead of just surviving. This is not a diet, but a comprehensive health program that can help you or a loved one create long term health in your lives. Join us for an afternoon of encouragement and enlightenment. Call 719-689-0431 for more information or email mary@wechosehealth.net. WINGS PROVIDES therapist facilitated support groups for women and men in which survivors are believed, accepted and no longer alone. There is a women’s group on Tuesday evening and one on Thursday evening. We are also starting a Loved Ones Group for family and friends of survivors. For more information contact the WINGS office at 800-373-8671. Visit www. wingsfound.org. WOODLAND PARK Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in the third floor board room of the
VOLUNTEER HABITAT FOR Humanity of Teller County, 700 Valley View, Woodland Park. Call 719-687-4447
INTERNATIONAL CULTURE club, which meets quarterly, is accepting applications for families wanting the opportunity to host a foreign high school exchange student for academic year 2013-2014. Students arrive in August. Contact Gbrovetto@ gmail.com or 719-460-0355. THE LOCAL Emergency Planning Committee meets 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month in the Divide Volunteer Fire Department conference room, 103 Cedar Mountain Road, Divide. This committee was created to help prepare Teller County to deal with the variety of emergencies including the possibility of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are welcome. Call 687-6416. ODYSSEY HOSPICE. You can make a difference. Odyssey Hospice seeks volunteers to provide companionship to terminally ill patients living in the Ute Pass/Woodland Park area. Call 719-573-4166. THE PIKES Peak Regional Medical Center Foundation is accepting volunteer applications for its hospital gift shop. Help us run a fun and friendly gift shop/art gallery specializing in local art that raises money for projects supporting the hospital and the medical center campus. Pleasant environment, wonderful customers, light work load, no heavy lifting. Two shifts daily: from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or from 12:30-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call Susan 719-331-9762 or stop by.
THINGS TO DO 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.
Nov. 13
FLY FISHING Robert Younghanz, internationally known fly fishing guide, instructor, author and aquatic entomologist, presents an evening lecture on fly fishing fundamentals at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9281 ext. 103.
Nov. 15
CHICAGO BLUES man Nick Moss performs Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Crystola Roadhouse, 20918 E U.S. Highway 24, Woodland Park. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show time is 8 p.m. For tickets, go to www.amusiccompanyinc. com or stop by the Crystola Roadhouse.
Nov. 15
DINOSAUR CENTER A Thanksgiving puppet show is planned from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at Dinosaur Resource Center. Participants will make a paper sack turkey puppet and perform with puppeteer Cathy Kelsay. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. Go to http://www.rmdrc.com.
Nov. 15
SUPPORT GROUP The Woodland Park Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the boardroom of the Woodland Park Library. The discussion will be on depression and Parkinson’s, and about resources available to those with the disease.
Nov. 18
FINANCIAL HEALTH Susan Richards will present
“Achieving Financial Health & Wellbeing” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Rampart Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. Improve your relationship with money - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Our relationship with money is intimate, and stress from money causes disease and illness. Is your belief system serving your truth? Learn how to find your “hidden savings.” Program is presented by the Wholistic Networking Community, which meets the third Tuesday of each month. For information or to RSVP, call 719-963-4405.
Nov. 26
THANKSGIVING DINNER Make plans now to attend and start collecting canned foods for the holiday boxes for the Florissant Grange’s free Thanksgiving dinner. Donations can be made for the dinner and the boxes from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays at the Jam Sessions at the Grange Hall.
Nov. 27
TURKEY TOSS Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide will have its Turkey Toss from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Day). Be part of feeding the wolves, fox and coyote. Call 719-687-9742 for reservations.
Through December
CITIZEN FIREFIGHTERS The Ute Pass Historical Society & Pikes Peak Museum present “Citizen Firefighters of Ute Pass,” a new display at the Woodland Park Public Library through December. Residents of Ute Pass live on the borders of the Pike National Forest and within communities threatened by drought and wildfires. These areas are referred to as urban/wildland interface areas. We are fortunate to have citizen firefighters equipped and trained to protect our beloved property, lovely surroundings, and our lives. This exhibit recognizes the early development of volunteer fire departments in Ute Pass, and celebrates the tradition of service they have provided for decades. The display is located on the top floor of the library, just outside the Colorado Room.
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Dec. 4 at the Woodland Park Cultural Center. Remember or
LIGHTS OF Love Prospect Home Care & Hospice pres-
honor someone special in your life. Call Janet at 719-687-
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Relay for Life Specialist Mary Catherine Sharp and DJ Tay Jeffords watch the video relayed to Jeffords smart phone taken from a drone hovering over Teller County Relay for Life participants on July 26 at the Woodland Park High School. Photo by Norma Engelberg
Drone store lands in Castle Rock Remote-controlled aircraft range from $45 to $10,000 By Mike DiFerdinando
mdiferdinando@ coloradocommunitymedia.com As the four-propeller white helicopter circles the top of the iconic rock, it sends back nearly crystal-clear images to its remote control down on Perry Street. After a final pass around the star, the laptop-sized craft makes its way over the trees and cars and settles gently down on the sidewalk across the street from the fire station. Drones have landed in Castle Rock. “There’s something about being able to fly something that is so visceral,” said Kerry Garrison, co-owner of Castle Rock’s first drone store. “When you get something up in the air, there’s just a different feeling about it.” Garrison and business partner Josh Gilson have opened Multicopter Warehouse
at 399 Perry St. “Most people have seen remote control planes or helicopters and that stuff has been around for years and years. The technology isn’t new. These quad copters and things aren’t really new. I’ve been flying them for five years,” Garrison said. “The technology now makes it accessible. It allows anybody from a child to a senior citizen to be able to pick one of these up and fly it. The appeal is the ease of use.” Garrison and Gilson began selling drones online a little more than a year ago after developing a love of flying them as a hobby. “They’re so hard to come by here in Colorado and there aren’t many places online where you can get everything from or that had the stock we wanted, so we thought `why don’t we just do this? Why don’t we do a little site online?’ That’s how we started.” Business began to grow and soon the pair was taking orders from law enforcement officials and firefighters. “We had so many local people wanting to come by and get stuff. We were work-
ing out of our garage at the time and it just wasn’t conducive to business,” Garrison said. “We were starting to sell higher-end stuff and meeting with law enforcement officials and firefighters and we decided that we really needed a place to meet.” Both Castle Rock residents, the pair decided that the town would be a perfect location for a shop as they could attract business from Denver as well as Colorado Springs. Prices for the souped-up remote controlled aircrafts range from a basic $45 model to custom rigs that cost more than $10,000. According to Garrison, Colorado is a great place to fly drones because there are very few laws restricting their use. In Colorado there are three basic places where you cannot fly: national parks, state parks and parks that are controlled by Denver Parks and Recreation. According to Garrison, aviation officials start to ask questions when flight exceeds 400 feet. Castle Rock currently has no laws restricting the use of remote-controlled
helicopters. “In Castle Rock there are basically no restrictions,” he said. “It comes down to responsible flying.” Increasingly, Garrison said he has been selling to police and fire departments. “In the Springs, they’re using them to monitor controlled burns on Pikes Peak,” Garrison said. “Sending a full-sized helicopter up there would cost them thousands of dollars an hour.” Garrison said that farmers have used them to monitor livestock and builders have used them to inspect roofs for leaks. Amongst some, there are concerns from some about privacy, however. “There are certainly people who are concerned about privacy and people parking outside of their windows, but you can’t do that,” Garrison said. “First off, you have to have line of sight to be able to control it. Second, they sound like a lawnmower. They’re not quiet. There’s nothing stealth about these things by any stretch of the imagination. This is no different than pointing your cell phone across the street.”
Tree preparation and watering tips for the winter months By For the Courier Trees in urban and community settings throughout Colorado are now going dormant, and they require care before and during the winter to remain in top health. Homeowners should be taking measures now and through the winter to help their trees come through the oncoming harsh conditions in good shape for next spring, said Keith Wood, community forestry program manager for the Colorado State Forest Service. The CSFS offers the
following tips to prepare Colorado’s urban trees for winter: Wood says urban trees often also require additional, regular watering over the winter. During extended dry periods (e.g., more than two weeks without snow cover), provide supplemental water per the guidelines above. The best time for winter watering is on warmer days, when snow has melted off and the temperature is above 40 degrees. For more information about urban tree care, visit the Colorado State Forest Service website at http://csfs.colostate.edu.
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Above the Clouds Cruisers donated $29,500 to Teller County nonprofits, proceeds from the 23rd annual Cruise Above the Clouds car show in Woodland Park in September. Pictured are representatives of these organizations: Prospect Homecare & Hospice, $,5,000; Aspen Mine Center, $3,900; Community Cupboard, $3,900; Help the Needy, $3,900; Teller Senior Coalition, $3.900; Woodland Park High School Industrial Arts Scholarship, $2,000; Cripple Creek & Victor High School Industrial Arts, Scholarship, $1,000; Little Chapel Food Pantry, $750; Woodland Park Senior Citizens’ Club, $750; Teller County Search & Rescue, $750; Adoptable Animal Rescue Force, $750;Teller County Regional Animal Shelter, $500; American Legion, $400; Rotary Club, $400; Ute Pass Kiwanis, $400; Lions Club, $400; New Covenant Christian Fellowship, $300; and Beer for Boots, Honoring Service Members at Oktoberfest, $250. Photo by Kathy Fleer
The fall Business Expo, sponsored by the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce, had business owners and residents checking out what’s going on in the commercial sector. At right is Sherri Albertson talking about Junior Achievement. Photo by Pat Hill
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. Vera Egbert has launched a home-based business, Bella Spirit Designs, and hosts open-studio showings and sales Nov. 15, 22 and Dec. 13. For information, call 6499453 or check vera@bellaspiritdesign.com. Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. features geologist Erik Munroe, at 10 a.m. Nov. 22 at the CC & V Visitor Center at 371 E.
Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek. Munroe will explain the science and art of mining safely in the geology of Cripple Creek. To RSVP, call 689-2341. Pikes Peak Regional Hospital presents respiratory therapist, Ben Jonker, and ”The Pulmonary Function Test and How it Works,” from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the hospital. The presentation includes lunch and a tour of the laboratory. To RSVP, call Karen Earley at 686-5802.
Vera Egbert, left, branch manager for Peoples National Bank, and Carla Edwards, personal banker, talk about banking amid a decorative turkey and cookies galore. Photo by Pat Hill
Your BEST choice for all of your cleaning needs. A social as well as a networking occasion, the semi-annual Business Expo attracts a large number of residents, some of whom might just come from the smoked salmon. The expo is sponsored by the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Pat Hill
Regional energy efficiency programs set for residents and businesses For the Courier The Coalition for the Upper South Platte (CUSP) is dedicated to environmental stewardship, community engagement and economic vitality in the Upper South Platte Watershed and the Pikes Peak Region. With winter coming on, do you want to conserve resources, improve comfort and safety, and lower your gas and electric bills? CUSP’s Sustainability Project is promoting a number of utility based energy efficiency programs which are available to local residents, businesses and industry. These programs provide free or low cost energy assessments of your home or office, with rebates and incentives for new energy
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All aboard the Polar Express Train Ride Colorado Railroad Museum presents new Christmas production By Amy Woodward
awoodward@colorado communitymedia.com The sound of a silver sleigh bell ringing is heard by those who believe in the magic of Christmas. Do you hear it? For those who have grown out of the childish notion - prepare to be inspired. The Colorado Railroad Museum is presenting a spectacular new event as it brings to life one of the most popular Christmas stories in modern times; The Polar Express. The museum, which hosts many events throughout the year, has taken this newly installed Christmas production to the depths of the imagination by featuring an interactive train ride that pulls visitors into the adventure. “This is a completely new event for us because it’s more of a play,” said Donald Tallman, executive director of the Colorado Railroad Museum. “We are reproducing `The Polar Express’ experience.” Unlike other seasonal events at the museum, The Polar Express Train Ride will start at dusk with two additional show times afterward. This allows for a realistic reenactment in which the young protagonist in the 1985 publication of The Polar Express, boards the magical train late at night and finds himself on an enchanted ride to the North Pole to meet the man he was told didn’t exist anymore -Santa Claus. “The `Polar Express’ is a perennial favorite,” said Julianne Rist, assistant director of public service for Jefferson County Public Libraries in an email to the Transcript. “It is one of those Christmas stories that is read throughout the year, and always peaks during the holiday season.” Guests who arrive at the museum will be escorted outside to the train yard where one of the museum’s historical train cars acting as The Polar Express sits quietly. An actor playing the conductor from the book steps out from the train car and yells; All aboard! A boy dressed in pajamas and a robe appears and the characters act out one of the opening scenes from the book. Once the boy enters the train, the conductor addresses the audience and exclaims All Aboard! -- the cue for ticket holders to board the train. Once on board the train, actors play out scenes from the book, complete with dancing and singing chefs who serve hot chocolate and a cookie to passengers. The book is then read aloud and guests are brought to the “North Pole” where Santa appears and gives everyone a silver bell. “You actually get to experience the magic of the train,” said Missy Moore, choreographer for the Polar Express Train Ride. This will be the first time the Polar Express experience will be in Denver, Tallman said with the closest production of this type in Durango. Tickets are on sale, and a couple thousand have already been purchased. “It’s pretty exciting for us to be able to do this for the Denver audience,” Tallman said.
Dancers bring to life the magic of the Polar Express, written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg.
Hot chocolate and a cookie await believers in the spirit of Christmas, and the young at heart.
Hearing is believing: the iconic silver bell is given to all visitors on the Polar Express at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Photos by Amy Woodward
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NETCO offers standardized address numbers By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Rather than guessing where emergency calls originate, especially on a dark and stormy night in rural areas, firefighters at Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District now offer standardized reflective address numbers “There’s been a need for this for a long time,” said Vernon Champlin, NETCO’s fire marshal. Order forms for the program are available at the department at 1010 Evergreen Heights Drive in Woodland Park. No matter how many numbers in the address, the cost is $20, which covers everything. “This is only for the Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District; the reason is that we come out and install the posts;
we have a special driver,” Champlin said. With standardized numbers for homes in the district, the program offers multiple benefits. “It’s more than just fire response but it’s beneficial for medical and police response as well as for UPS and Fed Ex,” Champlin said. An auxiliary benefit to the program is that of helping firefighters become familiar with homes in the district while interfacing with property owners. “We really look at the fire service as being the community all-hazards response agency,” Champlin said. “It used to be the fire service would respond when we saw smoke. But today our job is so much more. So by installing these standardized address programs it give us a leg up on response.” The numbers program is also available to people who live in the urban area of Woodland Park.
With new address numbers on homes the rural areas in Northeast Teller County Fire Protection District, firefighters now have an easier time finding where the emergencies are. The address numbers are available at the fire department on Evergreen Heights Drive. Courtesy photo
November at the libraries By Anne Knowles For the Courier
When November arrives the holidays are just around the corner and with that, all the hustle and bustle surrounding them. The library is your place of respite during this busy time; your home away from home. Come in and meet a friend, read the newspaper, learn something new, see a friendly face, use a computer and get some good books to read in your spare time. Florissant Public Library now has upgraded high-speed internet on its public computers that is getting rave reviews
from patrons. The Book Worms club at Florissant will feature the classic “Animal Farm” by George Orwell at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 19. Stay for a potluck followed by the movie at 12:30. Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See” will be discussed at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Woodland Park book club. Everyone is invited to both book clubs; come join us and give it a try. Woodland Park Public Library will have two special programs the week of Thanksgiving. Create cardboard box robots, origami robots and much more at Robot Day from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 25 in the children’s and teen areas. Don’t miss the
special Thanksgiving program ”The Great Turkey Standoff” featuring Denise Gard and her dog Sienna at 10:15 a.m. Nov. 26. Join fly fishing guide Robert Younghanz for his evening program on Fly Fishing Fundamentals with the Bug Guy at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in Woodland Park. Previewing what’s ahead in early December, be sure to put the Woodland Park book club on your calendar at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 2 to discuss the book “The Painted Girls” by Cathy Marie Buchanan. The Friends will be hosting a used gift book sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in Woodland Park. Put some gift books, coffee-table books and stocking stuffers on your holiday list. Gift wrapping will be
available. All donations will benefit the entire Library District. Both libraries in Rampart Library District, Florissant and Woodland Park, will be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans’ Day and Nov. 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Even when we are closed, you have access to our website, calendar with all the upcoming events, online resources, ebooks, research resources, Tumblebooks (online animated books for kids), our catalog and your account where you can renew and check on your items, place holds and much more. Access to all programs is at http://rampartlibrarydistrict.org. Have a wonderful holiday season and be sure to include the library in your plans!
Ringleader sentenced for multiple bank robberies Staff report Brock Butson, the ringleader in a series of eight bank robberies during 2013, was sentenced yesterday in Division 12, to a total of 192 years. Butson, 52, along with his two sons, was arrested on September 5, 2013 in connection with the series of eight holdups and one attempted robbery, which occurred from May through
August of 2013. He was sentenced to 24 years per holdup (seven bank robberies and one attempted robbery), with concurrent sentences applied for conspiracy or attempt included in each of the separate cases. “The conviction and sentencing of Mr. Butson concluded a complex and lengthy investigation for the CSPD Robbery Unit, involving hundreds of-hours committed to this intensive investigation. Prosecu-
tors from the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office also work long hours to bring about such results. Deputy DA’s Matt Roche and Brien Cecil worked closely with Robbery Detectives throughout the past 14 months to bring a successful close to this pattern of violent crimes,” says Catherine Buckley of Colorado Springs Police. Butson’s sons, Braden and Nicolas, have already been sentenced for their in-
volvement in these cases. “Robberies are typically very traumatic for the victims, with long-lasting negative effects. Numerous victims were affected by the actions of these suspects, as there are nearly always multiple victims in these situations. Hopefully, the positive outcome of this investigation brings some peace for all of the involved victims and their families,” Buckley said.
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In a breach of good manners, several ducks and geese take food that was supposed to be for Roy, the domesticated Chinese goose. Roy, with his head turned, relies on Ann Pinell for his food. Photos by Pat Hill
GMF postpones decision on feeding By Pat Hill
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Ann Pinell was given a reprieve Nov. 4 when the Green Mountain Falls Board of Trustees postponed a decision on changing the ordinance that prohibits the feeding of wildlife. Pinell is dedicated to feeding the ducks and geese a healthy diet. Recently, she received a ticket from the town’s police chief.
feeding of wildlife. An issue that pits Ann Pinell, “the Goose Lady,” against a law that has the townspeople all riled up, the trustees risk angering the community either way they rule. The issue took on heat when Police Chief Tim Bradley ticketed Pinell for feeding the ducks and geese. Pinell was fined $50 for feeding the wildlife, which includes Roy, the domesticated goose believed to be dropped off in town some time ago. Roy now mingles with the Canadian geese. As Bradley defended the charge, Pinell became a symbol of, not only heavy-handed law enforcement but the vanishing charm of the mountain community. “People come here from all over the world; they take a lot of joy in the geese and the ducks,” Pinell said. “This town is a little place of refuge.”
At the meeting Nov. 4, as others worried about the elections, residents testified in favor, or against, the feeding of wildlife at Gazebo Lake. Pinell and Diane Lloyd accepted responsibility, along with two friends, for cleaning up the goose “poop,” as they have been doing all along. Amid the comments, larger issues emerged, such as the question of responsibility for cleaning up after the geese as well as the traffic woes created by the fowl on Ute Pass Avenue. “I’m in favor of leaving the ordinance as it is,” said Cameron Thorne. “If you decide to allow feeding, or even GMF continues on Page 21
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Academy really does attract the best and brightest AFA ranks No. 4 on prestigious list of smartest college students Staff report The Air Force Academy really does attract America’s best and brightest. According to Business Insider’s recent list of the smartest colleges in America, released Oct. 28, the Academy ranked fourth,
topping 96 other public schools across the nation. The list features 104 colleges, with Georgia Institute of Technology ranking first, the University of California-Berkeley coming in second and College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia ranking third. The list was determined by average ACT and SAT test scores schools report to US News. The Air Force Academy comes in at No. 4 on the list, and the other service acad-
emies also receive high marks. West Point came in at 16, followed by Navy at 17, the Coast Guard Academy 18 and the Merchant Marine Academy at 21. The Business Insider previously published a list of The 600 Smartest Colleges In America, followed its most recent list of 104 Smartest Public Colleges in America. In that list of The 600 Smartest Colleges, the Air Force Academy was tied for 49th place, followed by the other services academies, starting with West Point at 111. Admission into the Academy remains
highly competitive due to its prestigious academic programs. Candidates are generally not competitive for an appointment if they score below 580 verbal and 560 math on the SAT Reasoning Test, and below 24 English or reading and below 25 math or science reasoning on the ACT. According to the Academy Admissions website, students recently entering the Air Force Academy are generally in the top three percent of their high school class.
Colorado becomes third No boys allowed: Fly fishing class 101 for women only state to achieve 100 Firewise communities Staff report
For the Tribune More than 100 Colorado communities have now earned Firewise Communities/ USA recognition – an accomplishment achieved by only three states – for taking steps to reduce their wildfire risk. “Reaching the one hundred community benchmark is a major accomplishment,” said Cathy Prudhomme, the community outreach program manager for the National Fire Protection Association’s Wildland Fire Operations Division. “Until now, only two of the program’s 41 participating states have achieved that level of participation.” The national Firewise Communities/ USA recognition program is administered by the NFPA and provides a template for wildfire safety at the neighborhood level. The Colorado State Forest Service serves as the liaison between Colorado communities and the NFPA to help private landowners with wildfire mitigation and education efforts. Under the program, communities develop an action plan that guides residential risk-reduction activities, while engaging and encouraging neighbors to become active participants in building a safer place to live. To become a recognized
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put coin-operated feeders up, I would suggest the town should take over cleaning duties.” The geese are a “nuisance, smelly,” and interfere with traffic while, at the same time, attract more wildlife, Thorne said. Former trustee Mac Pitrone highlighted the way-it’s-supposed-to-be issue. “I think feeding is a disservice to wildlife; you’re interfering with nature,” he said. If residents thought that annual migration would at least blunt the issue temporarily, Deb Acord, who writes about trails and the outdoors, poked holes in that theory. “Canadian geese don’t migrate anymore, throughout the United States,” Acord said. “With climate change, geese have discovered they don’t have to leave to find food.” Bradley spoke up. “I’m going to work to find the best solution for the wildlife and the people here. There’s been a lot of perception that I don’t like geese, don’t like Ann,” he said. “But I have to find a balance. It’s my job to make sure that Green
Firewise Community/USA, communities must: Obtain a wildfire risk assessment from the state forestry agency or a local fire department. Form a board or committee, and create an action plan based on the assessment. Conduct a “Firewise Day” event at least once every year. Invest a minimum of $2 per capita in local Firewise actions annually. “Becoming a Firewise Community/ USA helps communities learn about wildfire risks while working with local firefighters, forestry professionals and national researchers to reduce those risks,” said Courtney Peterson, wildfire mitigation education coordinator for the CSFS. “Neighbors build stronger bonds with each other when they rally toward a common cause for the good of the neighborhood.” In just the past three weeks, three Colorado communities received the Firewise Communities/USA designation for the first time, bringing the total of such communities in the state to 101. For more information about the Firewise Communities/USA recognition program or to view a full list of Firewise communities, go to firewise.org. To learn more about wildfire mitigation in Colorado, go to csfs.colostate.edu.
Mountain Falls is safe. I’m happy to take the heat to do the right thing.” “I don’t see a problem with feeding the ducks and geese,” he said. “I think there were some valid concerns as to who is taking responsibility,” Trustee Chris Quinn said. As a solution, Mayor Lorrie Worthey charged the public works director Mike Cullinane, along with the new part-time hire, Dana Monkers, with cleaning up after the geese, thus reverting responsibility back to the town. On a final note, Worthey took a jab at the former public works department, all of whom resigned after she was re-elected in April. “The poop around the lake and everywhere has been magnified this year, along with everything else, because we haven’t had staff,” she said. “In years past, it hasn’t been an issue because we’ve had the staff.” Admittedly, goose waste took on larger significance in the light of the vacant public works department, she said. “We were managing how to get our roads plowed, with the snow coming,” she said. With the decision postponed until Nov. 18, the order of last month stands, that Pinell will be allowed to continue feeding Roy, the domesticated goose.
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Learn how to hook a real catch with Colorado Parks and Wildlife during a two-day fly fishing course designed for women only. Beginners are especially encouraged to attend. The course will be held Nov. 15 and 16 and will walk through the basics of fly fishing. The course will begin with classroom instruction on the 15th and run from 9 a.m. to noon. The classroom portion of the course will be held at CPW’s southeast region office, 4255 Sinton Road, Col-
orado Springs. The following day, participants will get the chance to practice what they have learned on the river below the Pueblo Reservoir dam, 640 Pueblo Reservoir Rd., Pueblo, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fishing rods and flies will be provided. Waders are recommended but not required. Space is limited and those interested must pre-register at register-ed.com. Participants will need to purchase a one day or annual fishing license valid for Nov. 16 prior to the 16th. For questions and more information, contact Sabrina Hurwitz, at 719-227-5231.
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Cripple Creek welcomes an old friend as new city administrator By N. W. Oliver Contributing writer At the regular Nov. 5, Cripple Creek City Council meeting the mayor and council were happy to welcome Raymond DuBois as the new City Administrator. The last city administrator, Ray White, retired on Oct. 7, because of health reasons. DuBois was previously the General Manager of Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Co. for four years. In that time, he had been in front of the Crippe Creek Council many times and states that he had always respected and appreciated their ability to make decisions. He recalled a statement that he once made to the council during his time as the GM; “I will do everything in my power to build a stronger relationship between Cripple Creek, Victor, and the CC and V Mine.” He then informed the council that, working from the other side of the bench, that goal has not changed but that many more goals have been added to it. After commemorating DuBois on his work with the city on behalf of the mine in the past and elaborating on the importance of the relationship between the mine and the surrounding communities, Mayor Brown extended a “welcome aboard” on behalf of the council and staff. “I look forward to working with the council, public works, police, fire department, and citizens of Cripple Creek,” replied DuBois. Also at the meeting, Nathan Mares, the project manager from Kiewit, the construction company responsible for the Bennett Avenue Project, announced that the main phase of construction was complete. Finishing touches will continue to be made over the next two months, however all major portions of the streets and sidewalks have been completed. City Finance Director Paul Harris asked for a round of applause for Kiewit coming in on budget and close to on time. He added that the slight lateness of the completion of the main phase was “understandable given the unexpected discoveries of underground infrastructure and weeks of heavy rain.”
At the Nov. 5, Cripple Creek City Council meeting the mayor and council were happy to welcome Raymond DuBois as the new City Administrator. Photo by Gavin Oliver
Mares also requested that residents and business owners located on downtown Bennett Avenue not put salt on the new sidewalks. According to Kiewit’s quality control partners, the salt can have a destabilizing effect on the new concrete for up to a year. A new city ordinance will be drafted to reflect this concern. In the mean time, it is in best interest of business owners and residents not to salt the sidewalks lest they suffer detrimental effects on the visual aesthetics of their sidewalks. It was also announced at the meet-
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If the Main Street committee fulfills its goals, Woodland Park’s downtown will be a thriving and vital scene, with the commercial sector attracting residents as well as tourists. File photo by Pat Hill
Main Street on the move By Pat Hill
phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bursting with enthusiasm about Woodland Park’s entrance into the Colorado Main Street Program, Gary Brovetto has high hopes for the future. “We were approved; we’re on the map,” Brovetto said. “I look at this as an opportunity to vitalize our downtown. That’s the purpose of Main Street.” While energizing the downtown retail sector has been on the radar of city officials and business owners for decades, association with Main Street is expected to infuse economic zip into the vision. “Main Street gives us legitimacy and status so that we’re recognized at a national and state level,” said Brovetto, a Woodland Park city councilor. While Brovetto was the original cheerleader two years ago, today he is one of an 11-member board of directors charged with enhancing the downtown corridor. “We want to create an environment which will give people a reason to come downtown,” he said. The committee is already implementing ideas. “Right out of the gate, the promotions (committee) jumped in and created `Shop, Dine & Unwind,’” said Vera Egbert, the board’s president. The brochure lists downtown restaurants and businesses, along with summer events and festivals of 2014. “It’s been very well-received and we hope to continue doing these as the players change,” Egbert said. While Woodland Park is “on the map,” being selected as a candidate for the program is the first step in achieving full designation. “There are certain things you’ve got to do to accomplish those levels,” said Gary Crane, the board’s vice president. The committee is focused on implementing new projects to help the process along. “We want to dress up the alleyway in the middle of downtown - that’s a project that Main Street can do, in coordination with the Creative Arts District,” Brovetto said. Many of the committee’s projects are
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bert said. The first mural, a Western scene painted by Dixie Clare, is on the side of The Cowhand, a project sponsored by the Woodland Park Historical Preservation Committee. “Part of our mission is to build partnerships with other groups. Everybody has wonderful things going on so we want to be able to support those,” Egbert said. “There’s no reason to be doing the same things when we could be working together.” To be part of the build-out of Woodland Station, for instance, the committee established a relationship with the Downtown Development Authority. “We want
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El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn, right, is all smiles during Congressman Doug Lamborn’s meet-and-greet Oct. 8 at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts. On Glenn’s left is a serious looking Monument mayor Rafael Dominguez. Photo by Danny Summers
County Commissioner Glenn reelected Palmer Lake again votes down legalized sales of marijuana By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com While there were major shakeups nationally in the political landscape, few surprises, if any, occurred in the Tri-Lakes area. As expected, republican Doug Lamborn won reelection in the U.S. House District 5 race with 60 percent of the vote, easily outdistancing his democrat counterpart, retired Air Force general Irv Halter. Republican County Commissioner Darryl Glenn was reelected for another term in District 5; collecting 80 percent of the vote in a landslide victory over democrat challenger Thomas Joseph Nieman. Several republicans were unchallenged in their races; State Senator Kent Lambert (District 9), State Representative Paul Lundeen (District 19) and State Representative Terri Carver (District 20). Republicans also won big around the rest of the County, and even at the state level. But Glenn, a Doherty High School and Air Force Academy graduate, said this not the time for his party to be resting on it s laurels. “We can’t take anything for granted; this is really only halftime,” said Glenn, who has represented the Tri-Lakes area as a County Commissioner since 2010. “I know I need to continue to go out and talk to the people and hear what their concerns are and take action. We, as republicans, need to continue to focus on the issues from the federal level all the way down.” It is no secret that Glenn aspires to take his political career to a higher level; specifically making a 2016 run for the Colorado Senate seat that is being held by democrat Michael Bennet. Republican Cory Gardner easily defeated incumbent democrat Mark Udall Nov. 4 for the other Senate seat. Glenn would not comment specifically on running for Bennet’s seat, but said an announcement could be coming sooner than later. “We’re still looking things over,” Glenn said. Glenn ran an aggressive campaign for reelection, despite his challenger being basically invisible from the public eye. “Throughout the whole thing we were campaigning the same way if we had one person or 10 people in the room,” Glenn said. Glenn added that his immediate focus will remain on issues close to home, such
as fire mitigation and parks projects, but he is hoping to meet with more business leaders in the area to discuss ways of creating job growth. “The economy is still struggling,” Glenn said. “The No. 1 things people are in need are jobs.” Jobs are always a concern in Palmer Lake, but the big issue - again - on the table this election centered on marijuana. Ballot measure 300 - asking for a tax on legalized sales of recreational marijuana lost 713 to 631. A similar measure lost in April by 57 votes. Ballot measure 301 - which prohibits marijuana sales in the town until November 2017 -passed 707 to 634. On the flip side, the City of Manitou Springs has had legalized sales of recreational marijuana since the spring, but there was a measure on the ballot to prohibit marijuana sales in the town. Measure 2G lost 64 percent to 36 percent, meaning Manitou Springs remains the only municipality in El Paso or Teller County to have legalized sales of marijuana. The town of Ramah voted down 2B (marijuana retail legalization) 42 to 11. The town voted yes, 27-to 26, on a 2A (marijuana tax) in the event 2B won. Interestingly, Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) passed legalized marijuana legislation. Colorado and Washington are the only states that currently have legalized sales of marijuana. Back on the local front, Proposition 1A - retaining revenue for parks - passed with 70 percent of the vote. You can read more on that ballot measure and how it will affect parks, trails and open spaces in the Tri-Lakes area by going to http://www. trailsandopenspaces.org/vote-yes/. Proposition 1B - Pikes Peak Drainage (storm water) authority - went down in defeat 53 to 47 percent. Voters turned down the measure to create a regional storm water authority, despite all of El Paso County’s flood problems. Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez, who visited Monument Academy in October while on the campaign trail, was ahead most of the night in his bid to unseat incumbent John Hickenlooper. Beauprez collected 61 percent of the vote in El Paso County, but Hickenlooper received the bulk of votes in places like Boulder and Denver County and was ahead by about 25,000 votes with almost 95 percent of precincts reporting. Republican El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams easily won the race for Secretary of State. Republican Bill Elder was unchallenged in the County Sheriff’s race.
Republican Chuck Broerman was unchallenged for Clerk and Recorder. The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office released a statement saying that results from the election will not be finalized until the official canvass occurs around Nov.14. Military and overseas vot-
ers are also allowed to return their ballot until Nov. 12. During that same time, voters that had discrepancies that could potentially void their ballot (such as forgetting to sign the return envelope, etc.) are allowed time to resolve any remaining issues.
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Is the pot talk over in Palmer Lake? Palmer Lake residents have twice voted down pot legislation By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia. com Ballot initiatives regarding legalized sales of recreational marijuana in Palmer Lake have been rejected twice this year by voters in the town. The latest defeat came on Nov. 4 when initiative 300 was defeated 713 to 631. Meanwhile, initiative 301 prohibiting legalized sales of recreational marijuana sales in the town until November 2017 passed 707 to 634. But concerns and questions remain on both sides. “I don’t want to fight it,” said Dino Salvatori, owner of Palmer Lake Wellness Center and the most recognized face in the town’s pro-pot camp. “I want to go back to work. I want to fill up the bowling alley with my (products). “I just want to do what I’m doing. I don’t to be messed with and I don’t want to mess with anybody.” Salvatori is renovating the old Pinz bowling alley and plans to move into that location by the end of the year. In March, Salvatori obtained his wholesale license, which allows him to grow his own marijuana. He has also obtained an extraction license. Extraction is complex and potentially dangerous. The methodology required for proper extraction is so precise that individuals who produce cannabis extracts of especially high quality are considered “extract artists.” Salvatori does his extraction in a safe and controlled environment. It is illegal to extract without a license, yet some people do, which has led to explosions. During a Nov. 6 special meeting of the Palmer Lake Town Council, some residents expressed concerns about non-licensed
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Gardner takes Senate seat from Udall Congressman defeats Democratic incumbent By Vic Vela
vvela@coloradocommunitymedia.com A U.S. Senate race that was expected to be a nail-biter proved to be anything but that on Nov. 4 as Republican Congressman Cory Gardner upended Democratic incumbent Mark Udall in a race that was decided stunningly early. A pumped-up crowd of supporters erupted when Gardner took to a podium inside a Hyatt hotel ballroom at the Denver Tech Center, where the enthusiastic Yuma native declared victory. “Tonight we shook up the Senate,” Gardner said. “As Republicans in Colorado, we’ve gotten used to the saying, `Wait for the next election.’ Well tonight, that next election came.” By 7:30 on the morning after Election Day, totals so far showed Gardner in front with about 49.4 percent of votes tallied, compared to Udall’s 45.1 percent. Gardner had an edge of about 79,000 votes over Udall, with only 11 of the state’s 64 counties still submitting results. Udall conceded defeat in front of supporters at downtown Denver’s Westin Hotel at about 10 p.m. on Election Day, during a speech where he graciously accepted the night’s reality. “As long as I’ve had the privilege of serving the people of Colorado, I always feel like I’ve come out ahead,” Udall said. Udall’s speech came two hours after news outlets began calling the race for Gardner — which occurred only an hour after the 7 p.m. poll closings. That surprised many observers. Even though recent public polling leading up to the election showed a coalescing of majority support for Gardner, the race was expected to be tight, considering recent elections have shown that a strong Democratic ground game made all the difference. But that didn’t materialize for Udall, who also had to fight against a national Republican wave that resulted in Democrats losing control of the U.S. Senate. In spite of the painful results, Udall tried to keep the mood light, referencing the humor of his late father, former Congressman and presidential candidate Morris Udall. “I do respect the will of the voters here in the state of Colorado, but I also thought about my dad,” Udall said. “You may remember, some of you, that he lost an election. He said, `The voters have spoken, the blanket-blanks.’” But Udall — who became the first incumbent senator to lose in Colorado since
Mark Udall gives an emotional concession speech to supporters from inside downtown Denver’s Westin Hotel on Nov. 4. Photos by Q Crutchfield
1978 — still acknowledged the sting of the loss. “I thought about Abe Lincoln, you know his famous story about the boy that stubbed his toe,” Udall said. “He said, `It hurts too much to laugh, but he’s too big
to cry.’” But the night was Gardner’s. The senator-elect told the crowd that Coloradans have now “signed up to be the tip of the spear, the vanguard of change that is sweeping the nation.”
Gardner said that Colorado voters “are not red, they are not blue, but they are crystal clear.” “They are crystal clear in their message to Washington: Get your job done and get the heck out of the way,” Gardner said.
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GOP keeps grip on three state offices Secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer posts go to Republicans Staff report As was the trend in several other races, Colorado voters chose Republican candidates to represent them in three statewide offices below the top-tier race for governor. A look at the races, with results current
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Republican Wayne Williams won in his bid to replace fellow Republican Scott Gessler, who launched an unsuccessful bid for governor. Williams garnered 48.6 percent of the vote, while Democrat Joe Neguse received 44 percent, with two other candidates combining to take the remaining 7.4 percent. Williams is the El Paso County clerk and
recorder, a position he was elected to in 2010.
Treasurer Incumbent Republican Walker Stapleton will keep his job. He picked up 50.9 percent of the vote, compared to 44.1 percent for Democrat Betsy Markey and 5 percent for Libertarian David Jurist. Stapleton was elected to his first term in 2010.
Voters support open negotiation Proposition 104 passes easily By Mikkel Kelly
mkelly@coloradocommunitymedia.com Voters signaled a want for greater transparency in school board business by passing Proposition 104 – the one of four statewide ballot questions to earn a green light on Election Day. Based on mid-evening results Tuesday, Proposition 104 was headed for victory by a 2-to-1 margin, and as of Wednesday morning the count was 69 percent in favor to 30 percent opposed. Adams County District 50 Superintendent Pamela Swanson said, “I am in favor of transparency as long as we have a level playing field.” She said she is optimistic how the measure will work as long as the interpretations of the statute are level. At its core, Proposition 104 would “require that local school boards or their representatives negotiate collective bargaining agreements in open meetings,” as highlighted in the blue book. Proponents support the measure as a way to ensure greater oversight of school board work in negotiations. On the other side, opponents argue that contract issues can be sensitive and difficult and are better handled in the private settings of executives sessions.
“I think the time has come, in essence, for government associations to have to do their negotiations in public, just as they have to deliberate in a public setting. So I think it a significant plus for taxpayers,” said Republican Kevin McCasky, president of Jeffco EDC (Economic Development Corporation) and a former Jefferson County commissioner. Jane Urschel, deputy director of the Colorado Association of School Boards, said, “I am not surprised. I think what happened is most districts do not bargain so it seems logical to do this board work in public.” Jeff Wasden, president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, said the passage shows that voters can still pass independent issues. “We are still a pretty conservative state and people expect transparency,” he added. Other state questions Amendment 68 failed by a margin of 71 percent to 28 percent based on unofficial Wednesday morning results. The measure would have allowed casino gambling at horse racetracks in Arapahoe, Mesa and Pueblo counties, with the gambling revenue to support K-12 education in the state. Proponents stated the measure could
have provided up to $114.5 million each year for public schools or about $132 per student beginning in the budget year 2016-17, as well as provide jobs in the region. Opponents countered that the measure competes with the 1990 statewide approved limited-stakes gambling in Central City and Black Hawk in Gilpin County, and Cripple Creek in Teller County. Further opponents say gambling has a negative effect on surrounding communities and the measure doesn’t give a say to voters whether gambling is allowed in their communities. “It shows that people want to hold true to mining towns and support those communities,” Wasden said. Amendment 67, dubbed the “personhood” amendment, was not expected to pass by many political experts and lost by a margin of 64 percent to 35 percent based on unofficial Wednesday morning results. The measure would have amended the state constitution to stating the terms “person” and “child” in the Colorado criminal code and noting the state wrongful death statutes must include the term “unborn human beings.” Support for the amendment stated the amendment would protect pregnant
women and unborn children by making it illegal to kill or harm an unborn human being, according to the official state ballot information booklet, known as the “blue book.” The opposing argument stated the amendment is unnecessary and unclear, allowing government intrusion into personal health care decisions. Proposition 105 was tagged for defeat with a margin of 66 percent to 33 percent. The measure would have required that foods that are genetically modified or produced contain the words “produced with genetic engineering” and require the Colorado Department of Health and Environment to develop regulations and oversee the labeling requirements. Proponents claimed the labeling will increase the availability of information about Colorado’s food supply, noting the issue is not whether genetically engineering is good or bad, but rather that consumers should be informed. An arguments against stated the proposition could result in higher food prices as the cost of labeling and compliance is passed on to consumers. Also the measure conflicts with nationwide voluntary labeling standards that already provides consumers with reliable information on GMO products.
Voters say yes to ballot questions Measure expanding open carry approved by 151 votes By Mike DiFerdinando and Chris Rotar Staff writers
After almost a year of discussion and more than a week of waiting for the results of a special election, Castle Rock has an answer when it comes to the open carry of firearms in town-owned and run facilities. At least temporarily. Town voters said yes to both measures on the ballot in the Aug. 19 special election. That means openly carrying a firearm in all town-owned parks and facilities — except for municipal court — became legal after a judge certified the election results Aug. 29. It also means any future restrictions on the open carry of guns will be decided by Castle Rock voters. The passage of Ballot Measure A came by a narrow margin, with 50.8 percent of voters saying yes. The outcome, by a 151-vote margin, removes the town manager’s authority
VOTING RESULTS Measure A
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Yes: 6,610 (71.2 percent)
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No: 2,679 (28.8 percent)
The open carry of firearms is now allowed at Castle Rock Town Hall. Photos by Mike DiFerdinando to restrict open carry on town property, as had been the case since 2003, and puts into effect an ordinance passed by town council in January that lifts the ban on the practice. Ballot Measure B, which puts changes to gun laws in the hands of town residents, passed easily, with 71.2 percent voting yes. More than 9,400 of the 32,000 ballots mailed to voters were returned — the most ever in a Town of Castle Rock election. A statewide pro-Second Amendment group lauded the
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results of the election and the turnout. “This is a big win for gun rights in Colorado,” Luke Wagner, president of the Colorado Second Amendment Association, said in a news release. “It was yet another testament to the power of citizen involvement in their local political processes.” Leading up to Election Day, there was vocal opposition by the group Concerned Citizens of Castle Rock and others to the passage of Ballot Measure A. Concerns were expressed about safety if open carry were to be expanded, and some deemed the ballot language to be confusing and the process by which the special election was established to be flawed. “We’re a little disappointed, especially about how close the election was, with it only being separated by around 150 votes, but I think some good came out of this process, too,” Ziggy Guentensberger, a member of Concerned Citizens, said Sept. 2. “I think council realizes now that they need to involve and consider the opinions of their constituents more and not just try and push personal agendas. I hope there will be more transparency in future elections because of this process.” But even as clarity seemingly emerged 10 days after the Voters continues on Page 29
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REGISTRATION IS open through Friday, Dec. 5, for a basketball league for boys and girls in grades 1-2, and a basketball league for boys in grades 5-8. kingSeason for both leagues runs from Jan. 20 to March 18. Registration fee for the hu-1-2 grade teams is $45/$41 for additional family members. For the 5-8 grade stateboys teams, registration costs $48/$44 for additional family members. Late s theregistration runs through Friday, Dec. 12 for both leagues, and the registration fee increases $5 per player.
CELEBRATE WINTER break with an afternoon of skating and sledding (weather permitting) and pictures with Santa from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Memorial Park. The family event is for all ages. Dress warmly and bring your ice skates and sleds. Games, snacks and hot chocolate will be provided.
Adult Recreational Drop-in Sports
PICK-UP GAMES for various sports are offered, with playing time divided among all participants. Gather your friends, family and neighbors for a Sunday afternoon of play. Each month will offer a different sport. Pick-up game times are 4-6 p.m. in the Middle School Main Gym. Cost is $5 per person, per drop-in, or get a drop-in sports punch card (10 punches for $40). November is dodgeball, December is kickball, January is volleyball, February is basketball and March is floor hockey.
SCRAPBOOKING IS from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. It is free. CRIPPLE CREEK Parks and Rec will be closed Nov. 23-30.
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SILVER SNEAKERS classic class, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays and Sundays. Classes are free to Silver Sneakers members. ENGLISH AS a Second Language, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. Cost $5. AIKIDO FOR adults (martial arts), 6-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $5.
AIKIDO FOR kids (martial arts), 4:30-5:30 Thursdays. Cost is $5. VOLLEYBALL OPEN gym for adults, noon to 2 p.m. Sundays at Cresson Elementary. Free
Health and Fitness Classes, Adults
BODY SCULPTING, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, in the Parks & Recreation Classroom. Cost is $60 per session, $8 drop-in, or fitness punch card. NAMASTE YOGA (ages 15 and older), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, in the
Parks & Recreation Classroom. Cost is $28 per session, $9 drop-in, or fitness punch card.
ANUSARA YOGA, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays, in the Parks & Recreation Classroom. Cost is $28 per session, $8 drop-in, or fitness punch card. MAT PILATES, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the
Parks & Recreation Classroom. Cost is $64 per session, $36 for a half-session, or $10 drop-in.
SUN STYLE Taiji 97 Form, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, in the Parks & Recreation Classroom. Cost is $40 per session, or $15 drop-in. the lear,Denver Nuggets Basketball Skills Challenge ZUMBA, CALL if interested in Zumba. Cost is $24 per session (three classes per-PLAYERS AGES 7-14 (as of April 30, 2015) can participate in the free Denver in a session). Must have a minimum of five participants. For ages 12 and older. Nuggets basketball skills challenge from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. CRIPPLE CREEK Parks and Recreation’s fitness center is open from 7:30 a.m. efeat6, at Woodland Park Middle School. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Memcent. bership is $14 per month. Silver Sneaker memberships are free for qualifying that Winter Day in the Park seniors. Call 719-689-3514. d or uced quire and and on second reading Sept. 2. Councilmember will George Teal was not present at the meeting. ation The town’s election code presently does oting not provide for a recount or challenge to an Continued from Page 28 enelection. The proposed ordinance outlines addithat election, there was a chance it would not tions including the requirement that elections be certified 25 days after the election rop-last. rices A legal challenge, filed Aug. 25, sought date or five days after a recount. The orce isto stop the processing of ballots, a request dinance specifies the conditions for a remea-that a judge denied. The same petitioners, count, including a trigger for an automatic ntaryhowever, also requested a court order to recount if the margin of difference is less videsprevent certification of the election and for than a half of a percent. It also outlines the n ontown council to call a new election. A hear- basis for which the validity of an election ing had not been set on that petition as of can be challenged. the News-Press’ publication deadline. Town attorney Robert Slentz urged Meanwhile, town council was poised council to pass the ordinance on emerto consider an amendment to the election gency adoption, pointing out potential code, which could establish recount proce- criticism and said that waiting a week could dures, at its Sept. 2 meeting. A Castle Rock hurt the town’s position on the issue. spokeswoman confirmed the town has reCouncilmembers Chip Wilson and Jenceived requests for a recount. nifer Green opposed the emergency adopAt its Aug. 26 meeting, town council pro- tion and voted against it. posed the emergency adoption of an ordiCastle Rock is a home-rule municipality, nance that would amend the town election which means most of how the town is govcode relating to recounts and other proce- erned, including elections, is established dural issues. But a 4-2 vote in favor did not in the town charter and the town election get the five votes needed for emergency code, rather than the state’s municipal elecadoption and was scheduled to be decided tion code.
YOGA CLASS, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $7, or $20 for 5 classes.
ZUMBA (DANCE exercise), 4:15-5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with fitness membership. CUB SCOUTS for grades K-5, 4:15-5:15 Tuesdays when school is in session.
WOMEN’S BIBLE study, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. FREE SOUP lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Everyone welcome. ROLLER SKATING, 1-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Cost is $2, skates included.
ARCHERY CLASSES, 5-6 p.m. Fridays, and 8-10 a.m. Saturdays. Registration required. Call John at 719-689-3514 to register. ARCHERY OPEN shooting, 6-8 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Cost is $2. Call ahead for availability, 719-689-3514. 5K RUN/WALK Start any time after 4:30 p.m. Thursdays. DAY CARE (Kids Rock University), open for ages 5-17, Monday through Friday. Licensed day care program through Cripple Creek Parks and Rec.
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Colorado may hit 300 breweries by year’s end By Rob Carrigan
rcarrigan@coloradocommunitymedia. com I have a long history of thinking about beer when I write. My first official beat as a reporter on a daily newspaper was “breweries and beer.” It was 1982, and I was a student at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, and Anheuser-Busch was considering building a facility north of the city. Not everyone thought it was a good idea at the time, but it was certainly fun to write about. Affording opportunities like ‘up close and personal’ with Clydesdales on their first visit, the “short tour” at Coors every Friday, the birth of micros- like New Belgian, and Odells, etc... I am thinking about beer today, as Tivoli announces moves to re-establish a brew house and tap room in the Tivoli Student Union building at Auraria campus in Denver next year, and we approach Repeal Day next month. Tivoli Brewery and Taproom is expected to roll out the barrel in early 2015, and Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Hospitality, Tourism and Events program says they will train students in its beverage-management program and “apply to a wide variety of potential employment opportunities, including brewing sciences, beer industry operations, sales and marketing, and brewpub operations to support the workforce needs of Colorado’s growing craft-beer industry.” On Dec. 5, 1933, Utah became the final state in a three quarters majority needed to ratify the 21st Amendment. Legal booze was back! The 21st amendment repealed the18th, which of course, called for prohibition of alcohol in the United States.
Until 2008, here in Colorado, if the date fell on a Sunday, you would not have been able to celebrate by buying booze. In April 2008, Colorado lawmakers passed legislation that eliminated the Sunday ban on liquor sales. The law became effective July 1, 2008. Colorado, like many states, went dry before the 18th Amendment was ratified in 1919 and went into effect in 1920. According to BeerHistory.com, an amazing 2,520 breweries were operating in the U.S. in 1879. New York City at that time supported 75 breweries. The nation’s largest brewery, George Ehret’s Hell Gate Brewery, sold only180,152 barrels that year and made only 1.5 percent of the country’s beer. Colorado excels in making beer. Today, according to figures for “permitted breweries” licensed by the federal Alcohol Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau at the end of 2013, there were 217 breweries (56 new permits in 2013). Some think we are on track this year to hit 300 breweries in the state, by year’s end. Colorado ranks second at 11.7 gallons per year, per 21-year-old adult, for consumption and third for production at 1,413,232 barrels of craft beer, per stats from the Brewers Association, a national association for craft brewers. The Beer Institute thinks the total economic impact of beer in this state is $14,787,474,200 and it supplies 58,360 industry-related jobs. The first brewery in the state, Rocky Mountain in Denver, eventually became the Zang Brewing Company and was the largest brewery in the Rockies until prohibition. Only four survived the long dry spell between 1916 and 1934. Of those four, only Adolph Coors is around today in original form. Tivoli, from Denver, Walters from Pueblo, and Schneider, from Trinidad were Brew continues on Page 31
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all gone by the 1970s. Tivoli was resurrected recently by a group of investors. “In 2012, a group of native Coloradans formed the Tivoli Distributing Company and Tivoli Beer was reborn. The first batch, a recreation of the historic Tivoli Beer recipe, entered the brew kettle on August 1, 2012. At this time, establishments in the Denver area began selling Tivoli Beer for the first time in over 43 years,” says recent company literature. Locally, here in Teller County, we were a bit of a brewing destination at the turn of the last century. At that time, about 1900, Cripple Creek was the fourth largest town in the state. 32,000 people lived in the district and beer business was booming. The city directory of 1900 listed 52 stockbrokers, 3 banks, 3 stock exchanges, 10 insurance representatives, 9 jewelers, 49 grocers, 68 saloons and numerous gambling halls and sporting establishments. In this case, you’re talking about the days of Coors as a microbrewer. In fact, Adolph Coors owned a building in Cripple Creek at the time. “German born, Coors has been accustomed to the European tradition of breweries owning local pubs to help distribute their product. Coors carried on that tradition in Colorado. As his brewery prospered, he purchased buildings to lease back to prospective saloon owners who, in turn, would sell beer in their establishments,” wrote Brian Levine in Cripple Creek, City of Influence. The Coors building was at 241-243 E Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek, and he leased the property back to Henry Bunte for his B. B. Saloon. “Although Adolph Coors did not finance the original construction of this building, Coors purchased it from stock brokers William P. Bonbright and J. Arthur Connell a year after it was built (1896),” according to Levine. But it seems the most popular brew at the time, among the rising young stockbrokers, mining
speculators and bankers, was the stuff served at the Denver Stock Exchange Saloon which is where Bronco Billy’s is today. E. A. Asmussen, who was also a town trustee, was bartender, owner and when occasion called for it, bouncer. Asmussen contracted with well-known Denver brewers, the Zang Brewing Company and Rocky Mountain Brewery (owned by Zang). Son of the founder, Phil Zang was the brewery manager for years after the English company Denver United Breweries purchased the company from his father Adolph in 1888. It became one of the largest breweries in the West. “Adolph became interested in two of the district’s noted gold producers – the Anaconda and the Vindicator – and thus, became financially and politically involved in the Cripple Creek District. After the Anaconda and the Vindicator were absorbed by (A.E.) Carlton interests. Adolph Zang became a shareholder in The Golden Cycle Corporation,” wrote Levine. Other beers served in the district might have included Tivoli Brewing Co. or Union Brewing Company products, which were also two well-known Denver brewers that merged in 1901 (producing where the Auraria Student Union is today, in downtown Denver). In many locations, five-cent (nickel) draws were the going rate, except in the bordellos, where it was markedly more expensive. If you had a taste for something stronger, of course that was readily available, often labeled affectionately and colorfully, “nose paint,” “tonsil varnish,” “tongue oil” or “liquid muscle,” in the vernacular of the period. But a fellow didn’t have to drink alcohol exclusively. The “black cow” or “root beer float” was created on August 19, 1893. Frank J. Wisner, owner of Cripple Creek Brewing in Colorado, served the first root beer float. Inspired by the moonlit view of snow-capped Cow Mountain, Mr. Wisner added a scoop of ice cream to his Myers Avenue Red root beer and began serving it as the “Black Cow Mountain.” The name was later shortened to “black cow.” All this writing can make a fellow thirsty. Given my history, how about a local beer?
In the 1950s, the Tivoli brewery produced up to 150,000 barrels a year, sold from Wyoming to Texas, Missouri to California. It closed in 1969, after a downward spiral that began with the Platte River flooding in 1965, labor disputes, poor capitalization, etc... Now, of course, it is the Auroria Campus Student Union.
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Coffman retains seat in CD6 Incumbent defeats challenger Romanoff By Jennifer Smith
jsmith@coloradocommunitymedia.com U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, emerged the victor in the battle over Colorado’s 6th Congressional District, with preliminary numbers coming in not as close as many expected. “My thanks to the voters allowing me to continue to serve in the United States House of Representatives,” he said to a packed room of ecstatic Republicans gathered at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center the night of Nov. 4. “I pledge to serve with the same honor and integrity that I served with as an officer in the United States Army.” Figures the morning of Nov. 5 showed Coffman earning about 52.9 percent of the vote to Democrat Andrew Romanoff’s 42.3 percent. Romanoff’s slight lead in total contributions as of Oct. 15 didn’t seem to help him. Romanoff had raised a total of $4.8 million, and Coffman had raised $4.2 million. “This has been a very tough race, and I am a better candidate for it,” Coffman said. Moments after his acceptance speech, more cheers arose as Fox News declared Coffman’s party had retained control of the U.S. House, with Coffman’s win contributing to that victory. “Let us now move forward past this election, past the debate and past those horrible 30-second ads,” said Coffman. His acceptance speech echoed his constant themes on the campaign trail, stressing his military background and longevity in the newly realigned district, much more diverse than the last time he was elected. “To the African-American and Hispanic communities who welcomed me into their homes, their businesses, their places of worship, I look forward to continuing to working with you on your journey to fulfilling the American dream.” Coffman has touted his 17 years as an Aurora business owner and a military career that started in 1972. In 2005, he resigned his post as Colorado’s secretary of state to serve a tour with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. “I’m the only member of the Colorado delegation who served in the military during the Persian Gulf War and Iraq,” he said during a May interview. He says that makes him uniquely qualified in his role as the chair of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which he points to as a bastion of bipartisanship. He’s said that his priorities for Colorado include relaxing regulations impeding the aerospace industry and encouraging more manufacturing. Like many in his party, he supports the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. Romanoff was not immediately available for comment.
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State pledge of support for COC recognized For the Tribune The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday approved a resolution officially thanking the Colorado Economic Development Commissioners and the state Office of Economic Development and International Trade for recognizing and supporting the opportunities presented by the City for Champions projects. “City for Champions is projected be a catalyst for job creation and business growth by providing enhancements to our regional tourism industry,” said Commissioner Sallie Clark as she read the Resolution into the record. “The official signed Resolution of state economic support of City for Champions from the Colorado Economic Development Commissioners and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade exemplifies their ongoing commitment to economic growth for Colorado.” The Colorado Economic Development Commission earlier this year approved the final details of an agreement for $120.5 million in state tax incentives for the City for Champions project over the next 50 years to support City for Cham-
pions projects. The application for Regional Tourism Act dollars was submitted last year. “I just think it is appropriate for us to thank the state for recognizing and having the faith that we can be more than we are today,” concluded Commissioner Sallie Clark. “This is an extraordinary reward to our community,” said Commissioner ViceChair Amy Lathen. “The state has found trust in this proposal to the extent that they have granted, essentially, a rebate of sales tax dollars which we will generate locally to be invested here instead of somewhere else in the state. We thank them for recognizing this potential and for allowing us to keep and invest dollars they are going to collect regardless.” “I don’t always follow all of the advice my mother gave me, but she did tell me that when somebody does something nice for you, you should say “thank you,’” said Commissioner Chair Dennis Hisey. City for Champions envisions four venues that will attract many more out of state visitors to Colorado: The U.S. Olympic Museum, Colorado Sports and Event Center; a UCCS Sports Medicine and Performance Center, and U.S Air Force Academy Gateway Visitor Center.
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Supporters cheer as Gov. John Hickenlooper gives a re-election victory speech inside the Capitol on Nov. 5 Photo by Vic Vela
Hickenlooper claims narrow victory Democratic governor fends off challenge from Beauprez By Vic Vela
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One word summed up the mood at a Nov. 5 Capitol victory rally for Gov. John Hickenlooper. “Phew,” the governor said while making a motion with his hand as if to wipe away sweat. After a bruising night for Democrats in Colorado and nationwide, Hickenlooper’s razor thin re-election win over Republican Bob Beauprez was one of the few things the blue party had to celebrate following the results from Election Night. Results in the gubernatorial race were not known until the morning after the
election. After trailing for much of the evening the night before, Hickenlooper eventually was able to squeak out a win after pulling ahead in the wee hours of the morning. “I think I can now demonstrate that one, even with almost no sleep, can still feel great joy,” he said. As of 11 a.m on Nov. 5, Hickenlooper held about a 1 percentage point lead, with 94 percent of the precincts reporting. He was leading Beauprez by about 25,000 votes. Most of the remaining votes were in counties that were backing Hickenlooper. Beauprez had not conceded victory by the time Hickenlooper had given his victory speech, nor had the campaign issued a statement regarding the results. It was expected to be a very close race and the contest lived up to its billing. For months, Beauprez, a former con-
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gressman, hammered at Hickenlooper’s record and blasted him for “failing to lead” on key issues including the death penalty and fracking. Helping Beauprez during his campaign were Hickenlooper’s own words. The governor at times found himself walking back comments he made throughout the campaign, including remarks regarding gun control legislation that he gave to a group of sheriffs over the summer. And Beauprez was helped by a national Republican wave that swept through Colorado and allowed the GOP to take over a U.S. Senate race here and to keep statewide offices that include attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer. But from the beginning, Hickenlooper focused his campaign on his stewardship over a state economy that has picked up steam under his watch. And he maintained
a quirky, affable personality on the stump while keeping his promise to voters that he would never run a negative campaign ad, despite some of the groups backing him doing so. “I am so proud that we were able to run a positive campaign,” Hickenlooper said. “But we could not have done it without the encouragement of the people of Colorado.” Hickenlooper thanked his family and staff and supporters. He also thanked Democratic Sen. Mark Udall for his service, several hours after Udall lost his re-election bid to Republican Congressman Cory Gardner. The governor said Gardner called him that morning to congratulate him on the victory. “He said, `We’re going to be able to work together very well,’ ” Hickenlooper said. “We’re going to do everything we can to move this state forward.”
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Woodland Park junior quarterback Matt Cox (No. 16 in green jersey with ball) has already been a starter since his freshman year. Photo by Paul Magnuson
Panthers’ football team already preparing for 2015 season Woodland Park finished 2-8, 1-4 in league this fall By Danny Summers dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com The Woodland Park football team ended its season on a down note when Mitchell rallied for a 42-40 overtime victory Oct. 31 at Garry Berry Stadium. That loss meant the Panthers finished at 2-8; the team’s worst record in Joe Roskam’s four seasons since taking over the program. “I have to take my piece of humble pie after a 2-8 season and get on the grind,” Roskam said. “The only way I know of changing this around is to roll up our sleeves and go to work. “Success is earned. It’s not given to you. There is no miracle pill. If there was I’d go buy it buy it by the bucket full. By the truckload.” Roskam teams have gone 5-5, 3-7, 5-5
and now 2-8 since he took over the program after a long stint at Sierra. The Panthers were winless the year before he came on board. “I’m talking with every one of our players and challenging them to do the things that they can do to be successful,” said Roskam, who began his head coaching career at Cripple Creek-Victor. “How are we going to change the culture up here is something we all have to take responsibility in. Outside of a few years in the late 1990s and early 2000s Woodland Park football hasn’t been very successful. We need to change that.” The Class 3A Panthers began the season with a 40-7 loss to 4A Rampart, which is coached by former Woodland Park offensive coordinator Rob Royer. Rampart went 7-4 this fall and lost in the first round of the state playoffs. The Panthers lost 4 of their 5 non-league games, with their lone win coming over Summit, 12-3, on Sept. 12. Summit finished 1-9. Among the Panthers’ non-league losses
was to Conifer, 45-21, on Sept. 26. Conifer is the No. 8 seed in the 3A state playoffs. Woodland Park won its Southern League opener over Harrison, 34-20, on Oct. 3 as junior quarterback Matt Cox threw for 104 yards and two touchdowns, and ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns. The Harrison game also saw the emergence of Roskam’s son, Dominic, as a legitimate offensive threat. Dominic, a freshman, rushed for 121 yards and scored a touchdown against Harrison. Dominic topped the 100-yard mark two more times down the stretch, including a career-high of 139 and three touchdowns against Mitchell. Dominic’s 532 yards rushing were second on the team to Cox’s 628. Dominic had 8 touchdown runs to lead the team in that department. Cox completed 85 of 173 passes for 899 yard and five touchdowns. He threw only three interceptions. Junior Sam Garner led the team in catches with 26 for 251 yards. Woodland Park lost its final four league
games, which included playoff-bound Discovery Canyon (the No. 1 overall seed) and Canon City (the No. 13 seed). “To be the best you have to beat the best,” Roskam said. “Those guys are going to be in our league again next year so we have to put in the work and keep playing harder and get better. It’s that simple.” Woodland’s Park defense allowed way too many points, giving up 40-or-more in five of the Panther’s final six games. “It’s a collective thing,” Roskam said. “We didn’t score a whole lot of points and we didn’t average 200 yards a game on offense. We gave up 42 points a game on defense, and it seemed like every week on special teams we gave up a blocked punt or a big return.” Roskam will give his guys a couple of months off before beginning a rigorous offseason program in January that includes lifting weights before school, football drills in the spring, and a summer passing league. “We’ll also go to a camp next summer,” Roskam said. “
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The Woodland Park High School boys’ basketball team returns several key players from last season, including senior Sam Hopfe (No. 42 in white jersey on the left) and junior Domink Cunico ((No. 12 in white jersey with ball). The Panthers are hoping to build upon their 2-21 season from a year ago. Photo by Paul Magnuson
Prep winter sports teams can begin official practices Nov. 12 Woodland Park and Cripple Creek-Victor basketball teams have new coaches By Danny Summers
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It might be hard to believe, but winter prep athletes and coaches in Colorado can gather for official practices on Nov. 12. Locally, that means that Woodland Park and Cripple Creek-Victor boys and girls basketball teams will hit the hardwood. Woodland Park also fields a wrestling team. CC-V has not had a wrestling team
since 2012. Winter sports teams may begin interscholastic scrimmages on Nov. 18, while the first contests begin Dec. 1. The Woodland Park boys’ basketball team hosts Pueblo West on Dec 2 in its first regular season game. The Woodland Park girls play at Pueblo West on Dec. 2 to open their season. Mesa Ridge, which competes in the Class 4A Metro League with Woodland Park, is the defending girls’ state basketball champion. Football is the lone fall sport that is still in action. Finals take place the last week of November. Spirit, which is considered an activity, has its finals Dec. 5-6 in Denver. The historic Denver Coliseum was the site of the 40th annual state volley-
ball Championships Nov. 7-8. Sixty of the state’s top teams vied for titles in five classifications. Among the area teams to compete were Lewis-Palmer and Cheyenne Mountain. The CHSAA state boys’ soccer championship took place Nov. 8 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City. Air Academy and The Classical Academy played for the 4A title. This is the 94th year of Colorado High School Activities Association sports. In May, 1921, a group of superintendents and principals met in Boulder and organized the Colorado High School Athletic Conference. The purpose of this organization was to better regulate and develop the interscholastic school athletic program. There were nine leagues by the time
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Cripple Creek Care Center, Teller County's only Long-Term Care Nursing facility is looking for Certified Nurse Aides. We offer a competitive starting salary of $12.00/hour and pay 95% of employee health and dental insurance premiums . Drug and TB screen, background check, and pre-employment physical are required. Please submit applications in person at 700 N "A" Street in Cripple Creek, or online at www.cc-care.org. Call with questions and/or driving directions 719.689.2931. CCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Colorado Department of Transportation has temporary positions in the Woodland Park/Cripple Creek areas performing maintenance activities. These positions require a Colorado CDL class A or B and 2 years heavy equipment operation and heavy construction labor experience. A Temporary Employment form can be filled out by contacting Melissa Duke @ Melissa.duke@state.co.us or 719-836-2955. District Maintenance/Grounds position needed at Woodland Park School District Re-2. high school graduate or equivalent. Two years experience with the maintenance of power equipment and vehicles. Physical ability to perform job responsibilities. Some custodial experience preferred. Passage of Medical Evaluation. 8 hours daily Monday-Friday (7 am - 3:30 mp). Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally and a flexible schedule depending on weather conditions. $10.05 (90 day trial period)/$10.49 per hour. Fingerprinting and physical required. Call 686-2004 to request application packet. EOE
Housekeeper/Laundry Aide
Cripple Creek Care Center, Teller County's only Long-Term Care Nursing facility is looking for Housekeepers/Laundry Aides. Please submit applications in person at 700 N "A" Street in Cripple Creek or online at www.cc-care.org. We pay 95% of employee health and dental insurance premiums . Drug and TB screen, background check, and pre-employment physical are required. Call with questions and/or driving directions. 719.689.2931. CCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Immediate Opening for a CDL Driver Locally owned business is seeking a Route Driver. Must have a valid Colorado class B CDL License. Willing to train and help pay for a class B CDL License/ must have a valid CO License with a clean driving record. Team player with a great attitude and customer service. We offer competitive wages & vacation package after 1 year of fulltime employment If you meet our qualifications please fax or email resume or qualification references. Fax: 719-687-1224 Email: tcwaste@aol.com Can stop by office to apply in person: 400 W. Midland Ave- Ste 250 Woodland Park, CO
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Prospect Home Care & Hospice is accepting applications for the following positions: RN PRN/flexible home visits PT PRN/flexible home visits Go to www.prospecthch.org for application and submit Santa’s Workshop is now scheduling interviews for Holiday help. Positions are available now thru Christmas Eve. We need people who can work weekends and holidays. Interviews will be scheduled for Ride Operators only. These positions are 6 ½ hrs per day. You must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Call 719-684-9432, 9 am – 4 pm , Thurs - Mon to schedule an interview. Special Ed Bus Paraeducator needed at Woodland Park School District RE-2 for the remainder of 2014-15 only. High school diploma or equivalent. 6 hours daily Monday through Friday (6am-9am & 1:30pm-4:30pm) Can apply for am and/or pm shifts. $8.48 (90 day trial)/$8.83 per hour. Complete On-Line Application Packet: http://www.wpsdk12.org or call 686-2004 for application. EOE
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November 12, 2014
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.
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 December 17, 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.
which has the address of: 501 Teller County 89 Cripple Creek, CO 80813
Public Notices First Publication: 10/15/2014 Last Publication: 11/12/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Dated: 8/25/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee
Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0043 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 19, 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: JOE MOUNTS AND SADY MOUNTS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 2/11/2004 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 2/18/2004 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 562272 Original Principal Amount: $128,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $103,159.87 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. LOT 38, INDIAN CREEK NO. 16, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 332 Morning Star Creek Trail Florissant, CO 80816-0816 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 December 10, 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: 10/15/2014 Last Publication: 11/12/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 8/25/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JOLENE KAMINSKI Attorney Registration #46144 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 14-944-27130 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.: 2014-0043 First Publication: 10/15/2014 Last Publication: 11/12/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK CHECK SUMMARY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2014
Attorney: JOLENE KAMINSKI Attorney Registration #46144 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 14-944-27130
Public Trustees
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.: 2014-0043 First Publication: 10/15/2014 Last Publication: 11/12/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0044 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 25, 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: GREFORY M GOODSON AND SHARON L GOODSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK, N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust: 9/26/2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 10/1/2007 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 611182 Original Principal Amount: $335,887.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $306,856.89 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 timely make payments 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. LOTS 67 AND 68, NOW KNOWN AS LOT 68A, HIGHLAND MEADOWS FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 2586 Highland Meadows 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 December 17, 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: 10/22/2014 Last Publication: 11/19/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 8/26/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: ALISON L BERRY Attorney Registration #34531 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 #: 14-002942
ADP,Attorney INC The above is acting as a$652.50 debt PAUL A. RENO $15,500.00 collector and is attempting to collect a debt. provided may be BANK Any CARDinformation CENTER $802.49 used for that purpose. US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION $202.08 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BANK OF THE TREASURER Legal Notice No.: 2014-0044 & BLUE SHIELD $45,892.92 10/22/2014 BANKPublication: CARD CENTER $3,138.40 NRPA $150.00 First Last Publication: 11/19/2014 TODD HABERMAN $54.88 ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY, LLC $14,144.89 in:CENTER Pikes Peak Courier $3,153.22 BANK CARD NEVE’S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT $1,271.62 Published $1,730.71 CROWN TROPHY $46.43 WATER/SEWER FUND FAMILY SUPPORT REGISTRY $147.00 ALL TYPE MECHANICAL $126.24 SERVICES INC $896.67 COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE $197.75 THIN AIR THEATRE COMPANY $56,000.00 BANK CARD CENTER $49.00 DIVIDE COLLISION CENTER $2,029.56 VALCOM $420.00 REGESTER ELECTRIC $2,887.50 123 EAST BENNETT AVENUE, LLC CHRIS EKSTROM $415.94 SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICE $1,860.00 USA INC $732.30 PRO AUDIO SOUND $133.74 INTERMOUNTAIN COACH LEASING $87.82 WAL-MART COMMUNITY $123.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY $7,020.23 COLORADO CODE PUBLISHING $375.00 CHUCK CALDWELL $70.00 HOLLAND VENTURES $6,644.48 MR POTS, INC $195.00 COMMUNITY OF CARING $52.72 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY $1,533.35 CRIPPLE CREEK VENTURE FOODS $54.00 TELLER NETWORKING, INC $5,617.20 BRAVO SCREEN PRINTING $1,000.00 BLAKELY + COMPANY $52,972.22 AMORY PROPERTIES, LLC AMERICAN FIDELITY INS. CO. $1,253.00 TELLER COUNTY WASTE $100.00 (GEN-TRASH SVC) $738.00 COLORADO COMPRESSED GASES $1,558.76 PROFORMANCE APPAREL CORP $1,146.00 BANK CARD CENTER $231.51 COLORADO ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT $40.00 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES NIKKI BURLISON $56.00 TOTAL HEALTHCARE INC $628.00 ADVANCED ALARM CO $87.00 DBA CCOM COS $258.01 TED SCHWEITER $51.22 MEL MOSER $29.85 PRAETORIAN GROUP, INC. $676.00 INTELLICORP RECORDS, INC $86.56 SAMUEL LAMB $59.50 SKYBEAM JESSICA EDGETT $74.90 NATIONAL ACADEMIES $100.00 DONNA McMURTRY $680.58 OF EMER DISPATCH $1,051.35 MCI COMM SERVICE $411.09 BLACK HILLS ENERGY $1,095.77 BRAVO SCREEN PRINTING $271.00 ROCKLEDGE INC $1,100.00 DOMINION TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC $597.00 DAVID J MARTIN $147.20 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA $46.60 AMATO WHOLESALE FLORIST MOUNTAIN SCREEN IMPRESSIONS $300.24 TELLER PARK VETERINARY $981.87 SERVICES $270.81 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY $5,036.75 FAYE SUTTON $132.70 FRONT RANGE FIRE APPARATUS $183.62 ROBERT THORNBURG $122.76 ORKIN-COLORADO SPRINGS, CO $1,092.41 LEXIPOL, LLC $2,328.00 RUBIN BROWN, LLP $2,170.41 GOLD KING MOUNTAIN INN $3,094.00 CBEYOND $3,652.25 EXPRESS TOLL $9.85 PROFORMANCE APPAREL CORP $132.00 ZOLL MEDICAL COPORATION GPO $269.09 ADVANCED ALARM CO NORTON & SMITH, P.C. $832.50 PEAK GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LTD. $3,000.00 $350.00 WATER SYSTEMS $33.53 ROBERT TYLER PRUTCH’S GARAGE DOOR CO., INC. $6,394.00 DOMINION TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC $500.00 $100.00 AFFORDABLE FLAGS & FIREWORKS $249.17 TELLER NETCAST, LLC $709.57 TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE CO. $1,487.41 CRIPPLE CREEK ACE HARDWARE $213.36 TASER INTERNATIONAL $7,759.15 BILL MARTIN $146.50 GOLD KING MOUNTAIN INN $120.00 ZIRKLE STUDIOS-VICTOR $20,589.27 COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY $60.00 PRO PROMOTIONS $150.06 WATER/SEWER FUND $1,042.20 SAMS CLUB #8272 $75.00 WINGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE $711.28 AMAZING 7 LLC $15.00 CENTRAL UNIFORM & LINEN $87.71 FLORISSANT FOSSIL QUARY $50.00 GALLS/QUARTERMASTER $16.87 AMY McMANIGLE QUILL CORPORATION $244.91 ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINOSAUR $16.00 CINTAS FAS LOCKBOX 636525 $460.00 RESOURCE CENTER $108.00 PAUL HARRIS $128.08 JOSH WEATHERILL XEROX CORPORATION $1,005.16 STORAGE ONE/CRIPPLE CREEK, LLC $6,500.00 $400.00 UNISOURCE-ROCKY MTN $429.52 PIKES PEAK HIGHLANDERS ZIRKLE STUDIOS-VICTOR $37.50 ABOVE THE CLOUDS $2,500.00 KB EMBLEM COMPANY $542.50 CRUISERS, INC. $455.50 PETTY CASH - POLICE DEPARTMENT $87.00 HERO 247.COM
First Publication: 10/22/2014 Last Publication: 11/19/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier
Public Trustees
Dated: 8/26/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: ALISON L BERRY Attorney Registration #34531 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 #: 14-002942 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.: 2014-0044 First Publication: 10/22/2014 Last Publication: 11/19/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0045 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 8, 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: MARY ANN FORDE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR RESIDENTIAL FINANCE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 8/29/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 9/12/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 620701 Original Principal Amount: $153,900.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $139,778.73 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 timely make payments 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. THE ARVADA PLACER, MINERAL SURVEY NO. 3079, ALSO KNOWN AS GOVERNMENT LOTS 9 AND 44, IN SECT I O N 2 3 , T O W N S HI P 1 5 S O U T H , RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 501 Teller County 89 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 January 7, 2015, 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.
Notices
ERNMENT LOTS 9 AND 44, IN SEC23, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 70 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.
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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.
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 7, 2015, 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.
Public Trustees
First Publication: 11/12/2014 Last Publication: 12/10/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 9/9/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: EVE M GRINA Attorney Registration #43658 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 #: 14-002760 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.: 2014-0045 First Publication: 11/12/2014 Last Publication: 12/10/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0046 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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: MARY JANE OSTROWSKI AND JOHN OSTROWSKI Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Date of Deed of Trust: 10/8/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 10/17/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 540128 Original Principal Amount: $120,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $96,574.56 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. LOT 37, ASPEN HILLS, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 630 Pinecrest Rd Woodland Park, CO 80863 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 January 7, 2015, 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 First Publication: 11/12/2014 for cash, the said real property and all inLast Publication: 12/10/2014 terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs Published in: Pikes Peak Courier and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Public Notice Dated: 9/9/2014 Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of MICHAEL $46.00 TED SCHWEITER $245.04 ROBERTTREACY W. CAMPBELL Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses NORTON & SMITH,PUBLIC P.C. $1,297.50 SUN LIFE FINANCIAL of sale and other items allowed$2,999.05 by law, Teller COUNTY TRUSTEE and will issue to the purchaser $13,307.85 a CertificBy: Shirley A. Kint TASER INTERNATIONAL $652.46 CIRSA ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Deputy Public Trustee COLORADO NATURAL GAS $1,539.68 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS COLORADO DIVISION OF FIRE SAFETY $60.00 & BLUE SHIELD $45,108.57 First CARD Publication: 11/12/2014 Attorney: EVE FUND M GRINA WATER/SEWER $8,998.37 BANK CENTER $2,048.23 Last Publication: Attorney Registration WATER/SEWER FUND #43658 $1,883.95 JESSICA EDGETT 12/10/2014 $88.90 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. WATER/SEWER FUND $11,916.45 GOLD CAMP CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY $1,500.00 9800MORGAN S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, LORI $74.45 JOHN JAPP $61.26 Dated: 9/16/2014 ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80112 ULTRAMAX $1,428.00 ANDREW OLINE $141.96 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Phone: 1PARTY (303) 706-9990 BRUNO’S TIME RENTAL $2,781.40 JOSHUA WEATHERILL $111.90 Teller COUNTY Fax: 1 (303) BJ FETT JR 706-9994 $472.50 DIANNA’S PUMPKINPUBLIC PATCH TRUSTEE Shirley Attorney fileCOMMERCIAL #: 14-002760 WINGFOOT TIRE $1,943.74 &By: CORN MAZEA. Kint $24.00 Deputy Public Trustee CENTRAL UNIFORM & LINEN $128.00 FITNESS $9.99 The Attorney above is acting as a debt DEEP ROCK WATER $88.51 MIRIAM HILLSON $13.00 Attorney: HOLLY DECKER collectorTELEGRAPH and is attempting to collect a GAZETTE $235.00 PREVENTION $24.00 Attorney Registration #32647 debt. CORPORATION Any information provided may be QUILL $229.30 STEVE ZOELLNER $869.76 MEDVED DECKER & DEERE, LLC used for that purpose. CINTAS FAS LOCKBOX 636525 $33.00 THE EMBLEMDALE AUTHORITY $462.00 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEPAUL HARRIS $40.00 HOMETOWN TROLLEY $90,000.00 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0045 WOOD, COLORADO 80228 COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA $80.00 JET SERVICE $170.00 First Publication: Phone: (303) 274-0155 LOCK SHOP, THE 11/12/2014 $15.00 PETTY CASH - EVENTS DEPARTMENT $200.00 Last Publication: 12/10/2014 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 VERIZON WIRELESS, BELLEVUE $1,595.50 LEGALSHIELD $18.95 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Attorney file #:FUND 14-049-27234 CENTURYLINK $53.40 WATER/SEWER $2,368.82 CENTURYLINK $223.34 WATER/SEWER FUND $816.60 The AttorneyFUND above is acting as $504.00 a debt XEROX CORPORATION $522.03 WATER/SEWER collector COMMERCIAL and is attempting HAYES,PHILLIPS,HOFFMANN WINGFOOT TIRE to collect $2,949.36a debt. Any information provided may be & CARBERRY $5,813.75 CENTRAL UNIFORM & LINEN $87.71 used for that purpose. PINNACOL ASSURANCE $9,429.98 GALLS/QUARTERMASTER $390.63 PROFILE EAP $283.62 W.W. GRAINGER, INC. $29.78 Legal Notice No.: 2014-0046 KATHERINE A. DYGERT $11.76 PITNEY BOWES INC11/12/2014 $744.00 First Publication: ADP, INC $640.40 QUILL CORPORATION $1,511.64 Last Publication: 12/10/2014 COLORADO DEPT OF REVENUE $122.32 COLORADO MEDIA Published COMMUNITY in: Pikes Peak Courier $125.00 WATER/SEWER FUND $572.01 VERIZON WIRELESS, BELLEVUE $40.01 ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY, LLC $13,104.31 CENTURYLINK $434.74 RAY WHITE $724.48 XEROX CORPORATION $806.68 MR POTS, INC $3,000.00 AFLAC $420.00 US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION $172.29 TWO-MILE HIGH CLUB $3,300.00 DIVIDE COLLISION CENTER $1,693.60 CONNIE DODRILL $324.11 VALCOM $60.00 BANK CARD CENTER $303.45 BRUCE BROWN $763.86 L.N. CURTIS & SONS $370.59 THIN AIR THEATRE COMPANY $56,000.00 $650,094.77 CHRIS EKSTROM $448.65 JAMES NOBLE $54.86 BANK OF THE WATER/SEWER MCI COMM SERVICE $194.75 NEVE’S UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT $157.90 ALFRED LEAF $120.00 TODD HABERMAN $473.76 PARSONS BRINKERHOFF, INC $72,818.95 SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO $463.00 SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON. INC. $3,010.99 BRAVO SCREEN PRINTING $1,255.40 ACZ LABORATORIES, INC $150.00 AMERICAN FIDELITY INS. CO. $1,296.00 TELLER COUNTY WASTE $240.00 ALL AMERICAN SPORTS $125.98 BLACK HILLS ENERGY $11,854.85 PRO AUDIO SOUND $1,875.00 DANA KEPNER COMPANY, INC $1,195.11 INTERMOUNTAIN COACH LEASING $573.54 REGESTER ELECTRIC $2,387.50 TOTAL OFFICE SOLUTIONS $549.28 QUALITY ALTERNATOR TURBO SERVICE $428.00 PAUL PROBYN $38.50 ALERT FIRST AID SERVICE $71.49 BLACK HILLS ENERGY $6,650.27 HAZEN RESEARCH, INC $258.00 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE XEROX CORPORATION $17.24 INSURANCE CO. $1,044.43 MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE & SUPPLY $1,102.10 CHUCK CALDWELL $7.00 INTERSTATE CHEMICAL CO, INC $2,020.00 WOODLAND ELECTRIC LLC $382.50 COLO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ARCHIE TORRES $366.33 & ENVIRO $3,180.00 WAXIE SANITARY SUPPLY $869.00 CENTRAL UNIFORM & LINEN $52.26 TELLER NETWORKING, INC $5,617.20 WINGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE $487.87 BLAKELY + COMPANY $6,527.40 ACCUTEST LABORATORIES $576.00 TELLER COUNTY WASTE $938.00 PRUTCH’S GARAGE DOOR CO., INC. $6,394.00 RANDY MUNCH $139.06 CH DIAGNOSTIC & CONSULTING 9494 $23.75 SVC, INC. $640.00 NIKKI BURLISON $22.40 USA BLUEBOOK $346.34
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are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder.
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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 37, ASPEN HILLS, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.
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Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1222, Series 2014, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South which has the address of: Avenue, on the 6th day of November 630 Pinecrest Rd 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid OrdinTo advertise your publicance notices call 303-566-4100 Woodland Park, CO 80863 was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the November 6, 2014 City Council meeting, passed on first readNOTICE OF SALE ing, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of The current holder of the Evidence of Debt the City of Woodland Park. secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, Demand for sale as provided by law and COLORADO in said Deed of Trust. ORDINANCE NO. 1222, SERIES 2014 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDIthat I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of TIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPJanuary 7, 2015, at the Teller County MENT OF A 15,022-SQUARE FOOT ASPublic Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett PHALT PARKING LOT AND ASSOCIAve., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at pubATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR lic auction to the highest and best bidder AUTOMOTIVE SALES LOCATED AT for cash, the said real property and all in2711 MOUNTAIN GLEN COURT, terest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, IN and assigns therein, for the purpose of THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISpaying the indebtedness provided in said TRICT ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of DESCRIPTION OF LOT 2, SUNNY GLEN Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, RETREAT SUBDIVISION. THIS USE and will issue to the purchaser a CertificWILL ALSO APPLY TO 2701 MOUNate of Purchase, all as provided by law. TAIN GLEN COURT, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, IN THE COMFirst Publication: 11/12/2014 MUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON Last Publication: 12/10/2014 PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPPublished in: Pikes Peak Courier TION OF LOT 1, SUNNY GLEN RETREAT SUBDIVISION. Dated: 9/16/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL WHEREAS, the City of Woodland Park Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE has been requested to consider a CondiBy: Shirley A. Kint tional Use Permit approval for development of a 15,022-square foot asphalt Deputy Public Trustee parking lot and associated site improvements for automotive sales located at Attorney: HOLLY DECKER 2711 Mountain Glen Court, Woodland Attorney Registration #32647 Park, Colorado within the Community MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC Commercial District, with a legal descrip355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEtion of Lot 2, Sunny Glen Retreat and this WOOD, COLORADO 80228 same use also applied to existing strucPhone: (303) 274-0155 ture and parking lot located at 2701 MounFax: 1 (303) 274-0159 tain Glen Court, Woodland Park, ColorAttorney file #: 14-049-27234 ado also within Community Commercial District, with a legal description of Lot 1, The Attorney above is acting as a debt Sunny Glen Retreat; and, collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be WHEREAS, an application to establish used for that purpose. said conditional use has been submitted and considered in accordance with City Legal Notice No.: 2014-0046 Municipal Code Chapter 18.57; and, First Publication: 11/12/2014 Last Publication: 12/10/2014 WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Code Sections 18.57.050 and 18.72.060 and Charter Sections 7.6 and 15.7 b.1., public notices were published on October 8, 2014 and November 5, 2014; signs were posted on October 8, 2014; surrounding property owners’ letters were mailed on October 10, 2014; and a public PUBLIC NOTICE hearing was held by the City Planning Commission on October 23, 2014; and, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Doris Eileen Breitenfeld, WHEREAS, the City Council has reDeceased viewed the application and the City PlanCase Number: 2014 PR 11 ning Commission's recommendation, and after holding a public hearing on October All persons having claims against the 23, 2014 finds that, as detailed in the staff above-named estate are required to report and at the public hearing, the standpresent them to the Personal Representards for granting a conditional use permit ative or to the District Court of Teller approval have been met. County, Colorado on or before March 1, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. NOW, THEREFORE, THIS ORDINANCE: Karen Ahrendt THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLPersonal Representative ORADO, ORDAINS P.O. Box 1058 Woodland Park, Colorado 80866 That an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE Legal Notice No: 72340 PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A First Publication: October 29, 2014 15,022-SQUARE FOOT ASPHALT PARKLast Publication: November 12, 2014 ING LOT AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPublisher: Pikes Peak Courier View PROVEMENTS FOR AUTOMOTIVE SALES LOCATED AT 2711 MOUNTAIN GLEN COURT, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOT 2, SUNNY GLEN RETREAT SUBDIPublic Notice VISION. THIS USE WILL ALSO APPLY TO 2701 MOUNTAIN GLEN COURT, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, IN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1222, DESCRIPTION OF LOT 1, SUNNY GLEN Series 2014, shall be held in the CounRETREAT SUBDIVISION.” be and the cil Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South same is hereby adopted as follows: Avenue, on the 6th day of November 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid OrdinSection 1. Property Description. The ance was posted in City Hall 24 hours legal description of the properties are deprior to the November 6, 2014 City scribed as Lots 1 and 2, Sunny Glen ReCouncil meeting, passed on first readtreat Subdivision, Woodland Park, Teller ing, and ordered published, as reCounty, Colorado. quired by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park. Section 2. Public Notice. All applicable notice requirements have been complied CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, with. COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1222, SERIES 2014 Section 3. Conditional Use Permit. The subject property is hereby approved for AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDIdevelopment of a 15,022-square foot asTIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEVELOPphalt parking lot and associated site imMENT OF A 15,022-SQUARE FOOT ASprovements for automotive sales located PHALT PARKING LOT AND ASSOCIat 2711 Mountain Glen Court, Woodland ATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR Park, Colorado within the Community AUTOMOTIVE SALES LOCATED AT Commercial District, with a legal descrip2711 MOUNTAIN GLEN COURT, tion of Lot 2, Sunny Glen Retreat and this WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, IN same use also applied to existing strucTHE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISture and parking lot located at 2701 MounTRICT ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL tain Glen Court, Woodland Park, Color$14,023.64 ADP, INC DESCRIPTION OF LOT 2, SUNNY$66.55 GLEN & WELDING, ado alsoINC. within Community Commercial ANTHEM BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELDTHIS $5,594.47 INC. with a legal description $494.63 RETREAT SUBDIVISION. USE BFMC, District, of Lot 1, WILL ALSO APPLY TO MOUN- DEWCO ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY, LLC 2701$2,702.34 PUMPS & EQUIPMENT, Sunny Glen Retreat. INC Approval$433.89 of this TAIN GLEN COURT, WOODLAND SGS NORTH AMERICA INC $1,350.80 ANTHEM CROSSto&the BLUE SHIELD conditions: $6,589.13 CUP BLUE is subject following PARK, COLORADO, IN THE$424.36 COM- C&D ELECTRIC, INC. McCANDLESS INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS $7,260.00 MUNITY DISTRICT ON GCR TIRES & COMMERCIAL SERVICE $1,730.00 $897,832.84 1. Prior to issuance of a Zoning DevelopPROPERTY WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPCLASS C SOLUTIONS GROUP $142.03 ment Permit (ZDP) for the commercial deTION OF LOT 1, SUNNY GLEN REHISTORIC ALL TYPE MECHANICAL SERVICES INC $6,666.99 velopment of aPRESERVATION 15,022-square foot asTREAT SUBDIVISION. QUALITY ALTERNATOR TURBO SERVICE $265.20 phalt parking lot and associated site imSYSTEMS the applicant shall$138.96 REGESTER ELECTRIC $330.00 WATER provements, provide WHEREAS, the City of Park COLORADO PRESERVATION, INC. $2,500.00 JDS-HYDRO CONSULTANTS, INCWoodland $3,464.00 the following to the Woodland Park Planhas HILLS been ENERGY requested to consider$1,415.49 a Condi- PETTY - HISTORIC BLACK ningCASH Department: tional Use LLC Permit approval for $1,200.00 develop- PRESERVATION $47.19 ROSS BETHEL, ment of a LLP 15,022-square foot $350.91 asphalt STANDARD COFFEE SERVICE $62.73 RUBIN BROWN, a. A final site plan shall be submitted parking lot and associated site improveCORPORATION $51.70 CBEYOND $708.82 XEROX which meets current City Engineering ments BRINKERHOFF, for automotive located at A TSpecifications &T $1,134.35 PARSONS INC sales $115,853.45 and incorporates all site 2711INFRASTRUCTURE Mountain GlenCOCourt, $557,297.57 Woodland CnRplan MECHANICAL $434.13 KIEWIT review comments to the reviewer’s Colorado within the Community SKYBEAM $269.14 ELPark, PASO COUNTY HEALTH satisfaction. Commercial District, with a legal$1,100.00 descrip- BLACK ENERGY $1,100.28 DEPARTMENT b. AHILLS vacation of the common lot line tion of Lot 2, Sunny Glen Retreat and this TELLER shared between Lots 1 and 2, Sunny Glen COUNTY WASTE $122.00 SKYBEAM $46.86 same use also applied to existing struc- PIONEER Retreat Subdivision shall be recorded GROUP INC $6,100.00priTOTAL HEALTHCARE INC DBA CCOM COS $105.00 ture and parking lot located at 2701 MounorINC to issuance of a Commercial$54.45 ZDP to AMERICAN FIDELITY INS. CO. $210.00 ADP, tain Glen Court, Woodland Park,$341.55 Color- BANK construct the new parking lot. $143.86 CARD CENTER CRIPPLE CREEK ACE HARDWARE adoWOODLAND also within Community Commercial c. Final lighting must be pre-approved by BLUE CROSS NAPA PARK $1,355.26 ANTHEM District, a legal description of$70.00 Lot 1, & BLUE StaffSHIELD prior to installation and be$1,920.01 full cutoff, CO. DEPT OFwith LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Sunny Glen Retreat; and, dark sky to reduce potential to residTRUST COMPANY, LLC glare$706.96 UNCC $30.60 ORCHARD ents to the north, east and south in acPROFILE EAP $42.38 CRIPPLE CREEK DISTRICT MUSEUM $3,750.00 WHEREAS, an application to establish cordanceNATURAL with Section F. of the COLORADO GAS 18.33.080$322.52 REX OIL COMPANY/GRAY OIL said conditional use has been submitted Municipal Code. $19.56 COMPANY and considered in accordance$11,023.16 with City PROFILE EAP $53.89 CENTRAL UNIFORM LINEN $52.26 VERIZON WIRELESS, BELLEVUE Municipal Code& Chapter 18.57; and, 2. The sidewalk, curb and gutter installed $6.78 FELT,MONSON & CULICHIA, LLC $563.88 CENTURYLINK along Lot 2 and within the Mountain Glen CENTURYLINK $36.51 HACH COMPANY $389.89 WHEREAS, in accordance with Municipal Court ROW shall be paid for and comPINNACOL ASSURANCE $555.36 COLORADO NATURAL GAS $567.66 Code Sections 18.57.050 and 18.72.060 pleted by the applicant. The connection CREEK ACE HARDWARE $66.79 of MOUNTAIN STATES PIPE & SUPPLY $156.00 and Charter Sections 7.6 and 15.7 b.1., CRIPPLE this sidewalk, curb the Lot FIDELITY INS.and CO.gutter from$41.00 STANDARD COFFEEwere SERVICE $97.23 AMERICAN public notices published on October 2 property line to the eastern curb cut to HILLS ENERGY $167.09 CARQUEST $306.77 8, 2014AUTO and PARTS November 5, 2014; signs BLACK the existing Bad Rock Automotive Repair THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR $290.58 VERIZON WIRELESS, BELLEVUE $345.69 were posted on October 8, 2014; surdriveway (approximately 60’) will be paid OFFICE SOLUTIONS $161.70 CENTURYLINK $103.98 rounding property owners’ letters were TOTAL for by City from a portion of pre-existing ROZELL $25.00 PINNACOL ASSURANCE mailed on October 10, 2014; and$2,196.44 a public MICHELLE fees in lieu of sidewalks assessed and BROWN, LLP $143.23colJShearing CONTRACTORS SUPPLY was held by the City $1,307.68 Planning RUBIN lected by the City during the Lot$78.46 1 comUSA BLUEBOOK on October 23, 2014; $242.22 Commission and, CBEYOND mercial development in 2005. $51,977.37 ADP, INC $60.50 KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE CO INC $48.40 ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY, WHEREAS, the City LLC Council$2,794.80 has re- ADP, 3. Final signage must be approved and reTRUST COMPANY, LLC $678.76 SGS NORTHthe AMERICA INC and the City$32.90 viewed application Plan- ORCHARD viewed as a separate permanent sign COMPANY $56.61 AMERICAN FIDELITY INS. recommendation, CO. $258.00 ning Commission's and FASTENAL ZDP by staff. $127.20 CnR MECHANICAL after holding a public hearing on$2,545.00 October QUILL CORPORATION & TUpon completion of the new parking $902.05lot, FASTSIGNS COLORADO $132.30 23, 2014OF finds that, asSPRINGS detailed in the staff A T 4. COMMUNITY MEDIAalong Mountain $6.20 DANA KEPNER COMPANY, INChearing, the $2,036.98 report and at the public stand- COLORADO all parking of employees SUN LIFEfor FINANCIAL ards granting a conditional use$505.89 permit ANTHEM Glen BLUE CourtCROSS ROW will cease, except for SHIELD or unusual circumstances. $1,915.51 BLACK HILLS have ENERGY $3,271.70 & BLUE approval been met. emergencies TELLER COUNTY WASTE $240.00 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE I $46.88 be SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON. $811.34 NSURANCE NOW, THEREFORE, THISINC. ORDINANCE: 5. SnowCO. removal from this lot must INS. CO. COLORADO COMPRESSED GASES $20.96 AMERICAN placed FIDELITY in the designated snow $41.00 storage THE OF WOODLAND PARK,$30.60 COL- SKYBEAM $269.14 SUN LIFECITY FINANCIAL areas as indicated on the Site Plan and ORADO, ORDAINS $3,084.09 CIRSA $14,569.56 CIRSA not pushed onto or across Mountain Glen HILLS ENERGY $1,155.21 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. $187.11 BLACK Court. That anFIELD Ordinance entitled ORDIN- MR POTS, INC $130.00 UNIVRSAL SERVICES, INC. “AN$4,500.00 ANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE CBEYOND $642.66 is USA BLUEBOOK $78.36 6. CDOT’s final review response PERMIT FOR DEVELOPMENT$114.96 OF A TELLER COUNTY WASTE $122.00reAFLAC pending at this time. Any comments 15,022-SQUARE FOOT ASPHALT PARKLIFE FINANCIAL $91.80 by ENVIROTECH SERVICES, INC $6,230.83 SUNceived from CDOT that are determined ING LOTCOMMUNITY AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMCOLORADO MEDIA $52.00 Staff and City Engineer to be $81,799.11 appropriate PROVEMENTS QUILL CORPORATION FOR AUTOMOTIVE $873.58 for this project will be added as conditions. SALES PLUS LOCATED CONROYS ONE, LLCAT 2711 MOUNTAIN $210.00 Legal Notice No.: 72376 GLEN COURT, WOODLAND PARK, First7.Publication: November 12, 2014 FELT,MONSON & CULICHIA, LLC $1,821.83 A display area along the southwest COLORADO, THE COMMUNITY Publication: 2014 CENTRAL UNIFORM &IN LINEN $52.26 Lastproperty lineNovember of Lot 1 12, shall be limited to no COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON PROPPike Peak Courier View LEGALSHIELD $31.90 Publisher: more than 5 vehicles. ERTY WITH A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF K&K CUSTOM FABRICATION LOT 2, SUNNY GLEN RETREAT SUBDISection 4. Savings Clause. Should any VISION. THIS USE WILL ALSO APPLY article, section, clause or provision of this TO 2701 MOUNTAIN GLEN COURT, Ordinance be declared by a court of comWOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, IN petent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same
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ON PROPERTY WITH A LEGAL 38TRICT DESCRIPTION OF LOT 1, SUNNY GLEN RETREAT SUBDIVISION.” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows:
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DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO OCTOBER 2014 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of OCTOBER 2014 for each County affected. 14CW3122 (Prior Case Nos.: 03CW409/85CW363). HIGHLAND LAKES WATER DISTRICT, 3136 Blue Mesa Dr., Divide, CO 80814. c/o David M. Shohet, #36675, Felt, Monson & Culichia, LLC, 319 N. Weber Street,Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903, Phone: (719) 471-1212. Application for Finding of Reasonable Diligence in PARK AND TELLER COUNTIES. Name of Conditional Water Right:Highland Lakes Water District Exchange. Description of conditional water rights from the Ruling of Referee and Decree: Type of Conditional Water Right: Conditional exchange. Decree No.: 85CW363, Disrict Court, Water Division No. 1. Date of Original Decree: April 7, 1995. Amount of Conditional Exchange: 7.7 annual acre feet. Sources of Exchange Water: The source of exchange water is from 28 acre-feet of the “Anschutz Exception Water owned by Highland Lakes Water District (“District”). The Anschutz Exception Water is a portion of the water that was adjudicated in Case No. W-7936-75 by the City of Aurora (“Aurora”) and its description and utilization is set forth in that Decree. The exchange is limited to a maximum of 28 acre-feet per year. The District has previously made 20.3 of this 28 acre-feet absolute with 7.7 acre-feet remaining conditional. The 28 acre-feet of Anschutz Exception Water utilized as the source of exchange water in the Decree is part of the water derived without limitationfrom the following water rights and consumptive use flow rates in c.f.s.: Priority Date
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Burns & Sessions Ditch
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5.41
3.79
1.90
Randall & Nicholas Ditch
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0.53
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1.01
1.47
0.77
0.84
O=Neil Ditch
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1.84
4.76
2.37
0.96
Anchor Ditch
05-20-1879
0.23
2.66
4.98
4.43
0.00
Cincinnati Ditch
06-20-1879
0.00
0.43
0.58
0.24
0.08
Whitten Ditch
03-15-1880
0.01
0.12
0.12
0.04
0.02
Sessions Ditch
07-31-1880
0.04
0.49
0.75
0.39
0.15
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Skelton Ditch
11-01-1880
0.16
1.98
3.05
1.56
0.63
Craig Ditch
05-05-1882
0.02
0.62
1.00
0.86
0.00
Litmer Ditch
06-15-1882
0.02
0.32
0.46
0.25
0.00
Schattinger Ditch
06-01-1883
0.00
0.17
0.17
0.11
0.09
Ohler Ditch
06-25-1888
0.03
1.68
2.92
1.72
0.00
TOTALS
0.89
16.81
27.78
18.22
5.14
Should any portion of the 28 acre-feet of consumptive use Anschutz Exception Water be denominated by Aurora as coming from additional allowed diversions from the Brubaker, Craig, or Litmer Ditches, and be available to Aurora, all in accordance with the provisions of Case No. W-7936-75, the consumptive use c.f.s. flow rates from those ditches are increased as follows: Water Right
Priority Date
April
Brubaker Ditch
05-15-1875
0.00
May
June
July
August
1.09
1.86
1.51
0.31
Craig Ditch
05-05-1882
0.03
0.92
1.48
1.27
0.00
Litmer Ditch
06-15-1882
0.03
0.48
0.70
0.38
0.00
Priority Date and Rate of Exchange of the Conditional Exchange: Pursuant to the Decree, the exchange is decreed two different appropriation dates. The applicability of either appropriation date depends on the time period in which the exchange is operated and the amount of water, as represented by c.f.s. flow rates, that is being exchanged. The first appropriation date of November 28, 1985 applies for the following flow rates and time periods:
May
June
July
August 1-10
1.01 c.f.s
1.46 c.f.s
1.16 c.f.s
0.36 c.f.s.
The second appropriation date of March 31, 1992 applies to the following additional flow rates and time periods:
April
May
June
July
August 1-10
0.89 c.f.s.
15.8 c.f.s.
26.32 c.f.s.
17.04 c.f.s.
4.7 c.f.s.
Any exchange pursuant to additional flow rates from the Brubaker, Craig, and Litmer Ditches as described in Paragraph 15 of the Decree entered in Case No. 85CW363 also has an appropriation date of March 31, 1992. Uses of the Exchange Water: Augmentation purposes. Exchange Reach. The reach of the exchange is from the South Platte River at a point from which the Northeast corner of Section 30, T7S, R69W of the 6th P.M. bears North 46 degrees, 6 minutes East a distance of 3,700 feet (the proposed outlet works of the Two Forks Dam and Reservoir) upstream to the confluence of Twin Creek and the South Platte River at Lake George, Colorado, then upstream to the confluence of Twin Creek and an unnamed tributary thereto (Deer Creek) in Section 6, T13S, R70W of the 6th P.M., then upstream on the unnamed tributary to the terminus of the exchange Elk Lake Reservoir Dam No. 1, which is located in the SE1/4 of Section 4, T13S, R70W of the 6th P.M. at a point from which the center of Section 4 bears North 25 degrees, 3 minutes, and 14 seconds West a distance of 852.64 feet. Description of work performed toward cmpletion of the appropriation and application of water to a beneficial use as conditionally decreed, including expenditures: The exchange is part of a unified and integrated system for the collection, treatment, and distribution of water operated by the District. For the purposes of showing diligence as to completion of the appropriative rights of exchange decreed in Case No. 85CW363, diligence as to any part of the District’s water rights system used to operate and benefit from the exchange shall be diligence as to the completion of the exchange. Diligence was last found on the conditional exchange in Case No. 03CW409, decreed on October 17, 2008. During this diligence period, District has performed significant work within its service boundaries and on its municipal water system to develop the decreed exchange as part of its integrated municipal supply system. This work, without limitation, includes major upgrades to the District’s monitoring and recording systems for its municipal wells, including the purchase of computer equipment and telemetry to monitor and record readings for the water system. The District has also replaced all manual read water meters with automated read meters. The District has also brought all of its wells and its distribution systems into compliance with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s requirements concerning chlorine contact time within the distribution systems, individual sampling points and concrete well pads at each well location. The District further has replaced or repaired numerous well pumps, distribution lines, cisterns during this diligence period. The District has expended a total of approximately $546,121.98 on the work associated with the improvement and repair of its municipal water system during this diligence period. District has also incurred legal, engineering, operation, and administrative fees related to its water supply system, For example, during this diligence period, the District has participated in Case Nos. 04CW335 and 03CW301, District Court, Water Division 2, as an objector seeking to protect its decreed water rights, including the Highland Lakes Conditional Exchange. The District expended a total of approximately $357,542.50 on professional fees associated with its municipal water system during this diligence period. During this diligence period, the District has, therefore, devoted substantial efforts toward the development of the integrated system, the present and further application of water High Lakes District Exchange to beneficial use. Claim to Make Absolute: No part of the conditional water right is claimed to be made absolute at this time. Name and address of the owners of land on which structure is located, upon which water is or will be stored, or upon which water is or will be placed to beneficial use: All of the structures are located on the District’s land. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of DECEMBER 2014 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk. Legal Notice No.: 72381 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 First Publication: November 12, 2014
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Section 1. Property Description. The legal description of the properties are described as Lots 1 and 2, Sunny Glen Retreat Subdivision, Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado.
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Section 2. Public Notice. All applicable notice requirements have been complied with. Section 3. Conditional Use Permit. The subject property is hereby approved for development of a 15,022-square foot asphalt parking lot and associated site improvements for automotive sales located at 2711 Mountain Glen Court, Woodland Park, Colorado within the Community Commercial District, with a legal description of Lot 2, Sunny Glen Retreat and this same use also applied to existing structure and parking lot located at 2701 Mountain Glen Court, Woodland Park, Colorado also within Community Commercial District, with a legal description of Lot 1, Sunny Glen Retreat. Approval of this CUP is subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Development Permit (ZDP) for the commercial development of a 15,022-square foot asphalt parking lot and associated site improvements, the applicant shall provide the following to the Woodland Park Planning Department: a. A final site plan shall be submitted which meets current City Engineering Specifications and incorporates all site plan review comments to the reviewer’s satisfaction. b. A vacation of the common lot line shared between Lots 1 and 2, Sunny Glen Retreat Subdivision shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Commercial ZDP to construct the new parking lot. c. Final lighting must be pre-approved by Staff prior to installation and be full cutoff, dark sky to reduce potential glare to residents to the north, east and south in accordance with Section 18.33.080 F. of the Municipal Code. 2. The sidewalk, curb and gutter installed along Lot 2 and within the Mountain Glen Court ROW shall be paid for and completed by the applicant. The connection of this sidewalk, curb and gutter from the Lot 2 property line to the eastern curb cut to the existing Bad Rock Automotive Repair driveway (approximately 60’) will be paid for by City from a portion of pre-existing fees in lieu of sidewalks assessed and collected by the City during the Lot 1 commercial development in 2005. 3. Final signage must be approved and reviewed as a separate permanent sign ZDP by staff. 4. Upon completion of the new parking lot, all parking of employees along Mountain Glen Court ROW will cease, except for emergencies or unusual circumstances. 5. Snow removal from this lot must be placed in the designated snow storage areas as indicated on the Site Plan and not pushed onto or across Mountain Glen Court. 6. CDOT’s final review response is pending at this time. Any comments received from CDOT that are determined by Staff and City Engineer to be appropriate for this project will be added as conditions.
be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: City Clerk, with a copy to: Norton & Smith, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.
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BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Legal Notice No.: 72358 First Publication: November 5, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Re: City of Woodland Park, Lion’s Park & West Street Sidewalk Projects Complete Koncrete, LLC Notice is hereby given that the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO (the “City”), located in Teller County, Colorado, will make final payment at City Hall located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado 80863, on the 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2014, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to Complete Koncrete, LLC for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced Lion’s Park & West Street Sidewalk Projects work performed. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: City Clerk, with a copy to: Norton & Smith, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim. BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Legal Notice No.: 72359 First Publication: November 5, 20014 Last Publication: November 12, 20014 Public Notice
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its publication as required by law.
Notice is hereby given that adjustments to the adopted budget for Teller County, for the calendar year 2014, are being proposed. Copies of such proposed budget adjustments will be made available for inspection by the public on the County’s web site at www.co.teller.co.us and in the County Finance Department in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Any interested elector within such Teller County may inspect the proposed budget adjustments, direct any questions, and file or register any objections thereto, to the County Budget Officer, at any time prior to the final adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at the County Centennial Building in Cripple Creek on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 9:15 am.
PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING THIS __ DAY OF ___, 2014.
Legal Notice No.: 72375 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
7. A display area along the southwest property line of Lot 1 shall be limited to no more than 5 vehicles. Section 4. Savings Clause. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this Ordinance.
Neil Levy, Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 72394 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice WESTWOOD LAKES WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Westwood Lakes Water District for the ensuing year of 2015. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Westwood Lakes Water District, at 70 Morning Sun Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Westwood Lakes Water District to be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Woodland Park Library Board Room, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, Colorado. This budget will be finalized and adopted on Thursday, December 04, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at Peoples Bank, 651 Scott Ave, Woodland Park, Colorado. Any interested elector of such Westwood Lakes Water District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any comments or objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Legal Notice No.: 72347 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Re: City of Woodland Park, Park & Ride Lot (AQC M381-016, No. 19749, SAP PO # 471000347) – Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt Notice is hereby given that the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO (the “City”), located in Teller County, Colorado, will make final settlement at City Hall located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado 80863, on the 14th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2014, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to Rocky Mountain Materials & Asphalt for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced Park & Ride Lot Project work performed. Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: City Clerk, with a copy to: Norton & Smith, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown. Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.
Public Notice TELLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. November 25, 2014 City of Woodland Park Council Chambers 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, CO I. Order and Roll Call II. Review and Approve Minutes – October 14, 2014 III. Consider a request for Text Amendments to the Teller County Land Use Regulations by Sanborn Western Camps/Colorado Outdoors Education Center (Ms. Jane Sanborn, Applicant) and N.E.S. Inc. (Ms. Andrea Barlow, Authorized Representative) to (i) add “Recreational Camps, Retreats and Outdoor Education Facilities” as a use-by-right to §2.6.1.A.1 Agricultural Zone District; (ii) delete retreats, counseling centers, summer camps, recreation camps, sports camps and other similar uses from the definition of “Resort” and add a new definition and specific provisions for “Recreational Camps, Retreats and Outdoor Education Facilities” to §8.3.Y Resort; and (iii) delete “summer camps” from §8.3.Q.1.d.(1) Child Care Center. IV. Other Items A. Notice that the Board of Adjustment approved the request by Bridger Wireless (Applicant) and Earl K. and Joyce E. Kitner (Property Owners) to vary the height limitation from 50 to 125 feet for a stealth monopine cell tower in the Agricultural (A1) zone district to be located within a 0.147-acre leased area in the E1/2 of the NE1/4 and the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 9, Township 13 South, Range 70 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado (7052 W Hwy 24, Divide). B. Next Meeting – December 9, 2014 V. Adjourn Legal Notice No.: 72377 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District (UPRAD) Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2015. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of UPRAD, located at 785 Red Feather Lane in Woodland Park, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at the regular board meeting of UPRAD to be held at the offices of the Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District, 785 Red Feather Lane, Woodland Park, Colorado, December 9, 2014, at 1:00 P.M.
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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 0990313
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The said premises were for the year A.D. 1998, assessed and taxed in the name of JAMES D & MARYLAND S HALL and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of JAMES D & MARYLAND S HALL. To whom it may concern and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxed, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to: JAMES D & MARYLAND S HALL LITCHFIELD FINANCIAL CORP C/O TEXTRON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 12th day of November A.D. 1999, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 1998, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L17 & 18 B46 HAYDEN PLACER That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to JERRY W BETTS, the present holder and legal owner thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before March 25, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 5th day of November, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72378 First date of Publication: November 12, 2014 Second date of Publication: November 19, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: November 26, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 20, 2014 TELLER COUNTY CENTENNIAL BUILDING 112 North A Street, Cripple Creek, CO Commissioners’ Meeting Room 1. 9:15 a.m. Convene in regular session - Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance - Minutes of Previous Meetings - Accounts Payable - Board Reports - Elected Official’s Report - Administrator’s Report 2. 9:25 a.m. Time reserved for Department Heads and Public without an appointment. 3. 9:35 a.m. Employee Service Awards 4. 9:40 a.m. Human Resources: Consider Resolution to Amend 2014 Budget. Commissioners Business Items: Sheryl Decker, County Administrator Legal Matters: Chris Brandt, County Attorney Adjournment The implementation, modification, rescission, or amendment of a restriction on open burning in Teller County may be added to the Agenda of, and considered at, this meeting. If possible, an Amended Agenda adding that item will be posted, and placed on the Teller County website, at least 24 hours before the meeting. Appointments may vary by 15 minutes earlier or later than scheduled depending upon cancellations and time required for review and/or consideration of an agenda item. Legal Notice No.: 72380 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING TELLER COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2015 HAS BEEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE TELLER COUNTY WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 1 AND THAT THIS BUDGET HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, THE 17th DAY OF DECEMBER 2014, AT 7:00 P.M. AT 400 MIDLAND/HWY 24, 2ND FLOOR CONF ROOM, WOODLAND PARK, CO. THE PROPOSED BUDGET IS OPEN AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE WOODLAND PARK LIBRARY REFERENCE DESK, OR AT OUR WEBS I TE W W W . TE L L E R W A TE R 1 . C O M AFTER NOVEMBER 20th, 2014. ANY INTERESTED ELECTOR OF THE DISTRICT MAY FILE ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET. William Wallick, PRESIDENT Teller County Water & Sanitation Dist #1 Legal Notice No.: 72390 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1196, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING CONTRACTOR SERVICES, VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATING A NONCHARITABLE RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTER IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE NW1/4 OF THE NW1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., TELLER COUNTY WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 1000 AND 1050 COUNTY ROAD 231 (AKA WEST STREET) , WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO.
Any interested elector of UPRAD may inspect the proposed budget at the offices of UPRAD and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
SUMMARY: This ordinance grants a conditional use permit for the purpose of operating contractor services located at 1000 and 1050 County Road 231, Woodland Park, Colorado.
Legal Notice No.: 72379 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
PENALTY: None.
Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 0990313 The said premises were for the year A.D. 1998, assessed and taxed in the name of JAMES D & MARYLAND S HALL and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of JAMES D & MARYLAND S HALL.
This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on November 6, 2014 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. Suzanne Leclercq, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 72392 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
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TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Oct. 21 Gerardo Antonio Jauregui, date of birth May 10, 1966 of Englewood, California was summoned and released on the charge of speeding and driving under restraint. Mark Stephen Railton, date of birth Oct. 21, 1948 of Florissant, was served and released on the charge of weaving and driving while ability impaired. Oct. 25 James Dustin Waldrip, date of birth Nov. 27, 1986 of Rolla, Missouri was served and released on the charge of driving under restraint (suspended). Oct. 27 Kenneth Paul Maddox, date of birth Dec. 16, 1940 of Royce City, Texas was arrested on a warrant for theft. Bond set at $10,000. Oct. 28 Joseph Patrick Murphy, date of birth June 28, 1991 of Aspen, was arrested for failure to maintain a single lane (weaving), speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs and driving vehicle with blood alcohol content of .08 or more. Bond set at $1,000. Oct. 29 Stephen Salvadore Chavez, date of birth July 2, 1960 of Pueblo, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under restraint, no insurance and speeding. Bond set at $1,000. Oct. 30 Robert McCall Lunsford, date of birth Oct. 9, 1987 of Woodland Park, was arrested on two warrants; first warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of possession of a weapon by a previous offender, driving under the influence per se, driving under
restraint (alcohol related), driving under the influence and reckless driving. Bond set at $40,000. The second warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of driving while ability impaired. Bond set at $2,000. Michael Anthony Stinson, date of birth Sept. 10, 1972 of Cripple Creek, was arrested for obstructing a peace officer, domestic violence, harassment, third degree assault, menacing, false imprisonment and incest. Bond set at $10,000. Michael Gatt, date of birth May 28, 1949 of Woodland Park, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under restraint and speeding. Bond set at $1,000. Oct. 31 Derrick Lyle Hydorn, date of birth April 17, 1981 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for driving under restraint, weaving and failure to produce proof of compulsory insurance. Bond set at $3,000. Jacqueline Ann Smith, date of birth Feb. 18, 1959 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under the influence. Bond set at $1,000. Nov. 1 Sondra Christine Henderson, date of birth May 1, 1971 of Colorado Springs, was served and released on the charge of failure to display tail lamps when required and driving when license under revocation (cancelled/denied). Nov. 2 Robert Christopher Slaughter, date of birth Jan. 31, 1995 of Woodland Park, was arrested for unlawful distributioin (1 count), unlawful possession of a conPublic Notice trolled substance (3 counts), tampering with physical evidence (2 counts), unlawful use ofOF a WOODLAND controlled subCITY PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1223, Series 2014, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 6th day of November 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the November 6, 2014 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park.
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stance (2 counts) and possession of drug paraphernaPublic Notice lia, (10 counts). Bond set at $2,000. CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Terry J. Walker, date of birth May 9, OF 1939 of Victor, was arrested for driving underPublic the Hearing influence of alcoon Ordinance No. 1223, Series 2014, shall be held in the Counhol, driving with excessive alcohol content failure cil Chambers of Cityand Hall, 220 W. South on the 6th day of November to drive in a single lane. BondAvenue, set at $1,000. 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinwasof posted in May City Hall 24 hours William Thomas Taylor, III,ance date birth 17, prior to the November 6, 2014 City meeting, on first read1989 of Colorado Springs, wasCouncil arrested forpassed driving ing, and ordered published, as reunder the influence, driving with quiredexcessive by Section 7.6alcohol of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park. content and speeding. Bond set at $1,000. CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Nov. 3 ORDINANCE NO. 1223, SERIES 2014 Pedro Zayas Rodriguez, date of birth Feb. 3, 1990 of AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED Colorado Springs, was arrested for unauthorized use UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT of a green light on a motor vehicle and driving under BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A restraint (suspended). Bond set at $1,000. PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX Nov. 4 MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODPublic Notice COUNTY, Steven James Cain, date of LAND birthPARK, Dec.TELLER 27, 1989 of COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND Woodland Park, was arrested on two warrants; first NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CLAIRE MORGAN. warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1223, WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan Series 2014, shall be heldand in theprohibited Counfelony menacing use of aof weapon, are the owners Lots 1 and 2, no Paradise cil Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South of Colorado Filingto No. 1, with a physical bond the warrant address for failure comply onand Avenue,and on the 6thsecond day of November of 240 Thunder Ridge Drive 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordin202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, an original charge of false information to a pawnbroance was posted in City Hall 24 hours Colorado; and, prior to the November 6, 2014 City ker which was also a no bond warrant. Council meeting, passed on first readWHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan ing,Nov. and ordered published, as re5 have made application to the Planning Dequired by Section 7.6 of the Charter of partment to vacate the interior lot line and the Mary City of Woodland Park. Ann Driskell, date of associated birth Nov. 1954 of utility16, and drainage easement; and, domestic violence, Woodland Park,PARK was arrested for CITY OF WOODLAND ORDINANCE NO. 1223, SERIES 2014 WHEREAS, attached is Exhibit A criminal mischief and harassment. Bond sethereto at $2,000. that depicts the vacation of the interior lot AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INMichelle Lynn Roberts, date of birth June 19, 1967 line and associated utility and drainage TERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED easement; and, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE WHEREAS, all utility providers in the City OF COLORADO FILING NO. WITH A failure to appear on 1an original charge Park of driving of Woodland have responded that PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNpresently have no in this under the influence, failure display proof ofutilities insurDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX tothey easement, that they have no plans to conMOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODstruct careless utilities improvements ance, driving under restraint and driving.within the LAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLsubject easement, and that they do not ORADOset AS at REQUESTED BY THE Bond $800. object to a vacation of a portion of this PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN.
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WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan are the owners of Lots 1 and 2, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1, with a physical address of 240 Thunder Ridge Drive and 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, the newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive Woodland Park, Colorado.
WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan have made application to the Planning Department to vacate the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and,
NOW, THEREFORE THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDAINS that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE D R IVE AN D 202 FOX MOU N TAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows:
Have a wedding, anniversary, engagement, birth and special occasion coming up? CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1223, SERIES 2014 WHEREAS, attached is Exhibit A pricing information. Share it! Colorado Community Media invites you to place an announcement to share your news. Please call 303-566-4100 for hereto package and that depicts the vacation of the interior lot AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INline and associated utility and drainage Deadline is 10 a.m. Tuesdays TERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED easement; and, UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT the week preceding the announcement. BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Government Legals Public Notice ORDINANCE NO. 2014-09 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SUBSECTION 4-5-20(e) OF THE CRIPPLE CREEK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PAYMENT OF GAMING DEVICE FEES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Subsection 4-5-20(e) of the Cripple Creek Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety. PASSED ON THE FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED THIS 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2014. Debra Blevins, City Clerk PASSED ON SECOND READING AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL THIS DAY OF , 2014. Approved: Bruce Brown, Mayor Attest: Debra Blevins, City Clerk Approved as to form: Herbert C. Phillips, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 72395 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Public Notice This is to serve as notice that T-Mobile is in the process of fulfilling compliance requirements for a proposed fiber easement associated with an existing building located at 601 E. Galena Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado. Comments are sought on the effect of the proposed collocation on historic properties within the viewshed of the proposed collocation per the Nationwide Programmatic Agreement of March 7, 2005 under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. For comments, please write to: Terracon Telecommunications Group, 10625 W. I-70 Frontage Rd. N, Ste. 3, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033; (303) 423-3300; pksmith@terracon.com. Legal Notice No.: 72399 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Government Legals Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1223, Series 2014, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 6th day of November 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the November 6, 2014 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park. CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1223, SERIES 2014
Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1223, Series 2014, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 6th day of November 2014 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the November 6, 2014 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park.
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CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1223, SERIES 2014 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN.
WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan are the owners of Lots 1 and 2, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1, with a physical address of 240 Thunder Ridge Drive and 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan are the owners of Lots 1 and 2, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1, with a physical address of 240 Thunder Ridge Drive and 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, attached hereto is Exhibit A that depicts the vacation of the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and,
WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan have made application to the Planning Department to vacate the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and, WHEREAS, attached hereto is Exhibit A that depicts the vacation of the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and, WHEREAS, all utility providers in the City of Woodland Park have responded that they presently have no utilities in this easement, that they have no plans to construct utilities improvements within the subject easement, and that they do not object to a vacation of a portion of this easement; and, WHEREAS, the newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive Woodland Park, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDAINS that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX M OUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Woodland Park hereby vacates said interior lot line and associated public utility and drainage easement as shown in the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. The newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado. Section 3. This Ordinance is to be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado.
WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan have made application to the Planning Department to vacate the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and,
WHEREAS, all utility providers in the City of Woodland Park have responded that they presently have no utilities in this easement, that they have no plans to construct utilities improvements within the subject easement, and that they do not object to a vacation of a portion of this easement; and, WHEREAS, the newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive Woodland Park, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDAINS that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE D RIVE AND 202 FOX MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Woodland Park hereby vacates said interior lot line and associated public utility and drainage easement as shown in the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. The newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado. Section 3. This Ordinance is to be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 4. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this Ordinance. PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING, THIS ___ DAY OF ___, 2014. Neil Levy, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy Morse, City Clerk
OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN.
WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan are the owners of Lots 1 and 2, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1, with a physical address of 240 Thunder Ridge Drive and 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado; and,
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WHEREAS, Charles and Claire Morgan have made application to the Planning Department to vacate the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and, WHEREAS, attached hereto is Exhibit A that depicts the vacation of the interior lot line and associated utility and drainage easement; and, WHEREAS, all utility providers in the City of Woodland Park have responded that they presently have no utilities in this easement, that they have no plans to construct utilities improvements within the subject easement, and that they do not object to a vacation of a portion of this easement; and, WHEREAS, the newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive Woodland Park, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDAINS that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE DRIVE AND 202 FOX MOUNTAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Woodland Park hereby vacates said interior lot line and associated public utility and drainage easement as shown in the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. The newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado. Section 3. This Ordinance is to be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 4. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this Ordinance. PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING, THIS ___ DAY OF ___, 2014. Neil Levy, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy Morse, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Erin Smith, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 72393 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
WHEREAS, all utility providers in the City of Woodland Park have responded that they presently have no utilities in this easement, that they have no plans to construct utilities improvements within the subject easement, and that they do not object to a vacation of a portion of this easement; and,
WHEREAS, the newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive Woodland Park, Colorado.
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NOW, THEREFORE THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDAINS that an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS 1 AND 2, PARADISE OF COLORADO FILING NO. 1 WITH A PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 240 THUNDER RIDGE D R IVE AN D 202 FOX MOU N TAIN DRIVE, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, CHARLES AND CLAIRE MORGAN” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Woodland Park hereby vacates said interior lot line and associated public utility and drainage easement as shown in the attached Exhibit A. Section 2. The newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado. Section 3. This Ordinance is to be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 4. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this Ordinance. PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING, THIS ___ DAY OF ___, 2014. Neil Levy, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy Morse, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Erin Smith, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 72393 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Woodland Park hereby vacates said interior lot line and associated public utility and drainage easement as shown in the attached Exhibit A.
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Section 2. The newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 1 with a physical address of 202 Fox Mountain Drive, Woodland Park, Colorado. Section 3. This Ordinance is to be governed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 4. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this Ordinance. PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING, THIS ___ DAY OF ___, 2014. Neil Levy, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy Morse, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Erin Smith, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 72393 First Publication: November 12, 2014 Last Publication: November 12, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier
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Andrew Wommack Ministries & Charis Bible College present
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DECEMBER Dinner Theaters at Charis Bible College in Woodland Park
THE GIFT December 4 and 5
GOD WITH US December 12 and 13
How does one person change the world? Can a gift really make a difference for eternity? Join us for “The Gift” and discover how heaven weighs the simple act of love.
A 35-member cast will take the the stage, reenacting the powerful story of Abraham’s encounter with God and His promise that all nations of the earth would be blessed.
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December 18 and 19 Take a walk down memory lane as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Coloradocountry style. Join us for live music, stories, and old-fashioned humor.
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