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Housing nonprofit forming in Teller County Will focus on range of housing solutions starting with Woodland Park By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

An $8,000 grant from the Pikes Peak Association of Realtors has allowed the Woodland Park Office of Economic Development and Downtown Development Authority, a city councilmember and others to work on the formation of a nonprofit

organization dedicated to bringing more affordable housing to Woodland Park and Teller County. With the help of BryanCave Attorneys in Colorado Springs, the legal steps have been taken to form the nonprofit, which will be called America West Housing Solutions. Brian Fleer, economic development and authority executive director, said he expects the Internal Revenue Service to approve the organization’s nonprofit application sometime in the second quarter of 2015. Nonprofit status will allow the organization to obtain grants from such entities

as the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and the Colorado Division of Housing, a division of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. “Teller County doesn’t have a housing authority and there are no housing nonprofits in the county,” Fleer said. “We’ll be looking at the full spectrum of housing as it applies to current demands for supportive and workforce housing.” At the Dec. 4 Woodland Park City Council meeting, Fleer said the range of housing solutions would include not just multifamily units but also single-family homes. The nonprofit is being set up with help

from Woodland Park Councilmember John Schafer, who has been working on bringing affordable housing to the area since well before he began serving on council; architect Keith Meier, a member of Teller County Habitat for Humanity, and others. A strategic planning committee has also been formed. “We’ll be soliciting others (to serve on committees) who are interested in providing affordable housing solutions in Teller County and Woodland Park,” Fleer said. He is available to answer questions at 719-687-6954.

Living Nativity highlights meaning of holiday By Ken Wyatt

For the Courier As a traditional gift to the Woodland Park community, members of High View Baptist Church perform the annual “Living Nativity” in the downtown pavilion. This year’s performance on Dec. 13 included Christmas carols sung by The Reflections, followed by cookies, hot chocolate and punch inside the Ute Pass Cultural Center. POSTAL ADDRESS

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Actors from High View Baptist Church portrayed the Nativity of Jesus at the Woodland Park Pavilion. Pictured is King Herod with the Roman guard and the three Kings. Photos by Ken Wyatt

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The Woodland Park Pavilion became the little town of Bethlehem Dec. 13 when actors from High View Baptist Church performed the “Living Nativity.” Among the scenes is one that depicts the manger, the cradle of the baby Jesus.

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High View Baptist Church pastor, Steve Allen, talks about the night of Jesus’ birth in the “Living Nativity” Dec. 13.

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Dawdy replaces Hunt on school board By Stacy Schubloom For the Courier

Woodland Park School Board of Education appointed Gwynne Dawdy, Ph.D., as the newest member of the board during their monthly meeting on Dec. 10. Dawdy, a resident of Woodland Park since April 1998, received her Ph.D. from Capella University in Minneapolis. As an organizational psychologist, trainer, executive coach, and published author, she worked as a counselor and coach at Woodland Park High School from 1999-2003 and is currently a school district parent. “I enjoyed the students at WPHS and still keep in touch with some of them. It’s nice to have that connection and I enjoyed the staff,” Dawdy said. “I think I can bring a different perspective to the board as a past employee.” Board President Carol Greenstreet agreed. “I believe Gywnne’s experience as an educator will complement the experience of the other board members,” she said. “She will provide insight into the current challenges in education.” Dawdy served as a member of the district’s 2013 Community Task Force and understands the goals. “I know we are a governing policy board and I think a lot of it connects back to the task force,” she said. “The task force came up with many wonderful ideas and seeing that the district is incorporating them is great. I want to help keep that momentum going.” Dawdy replaces Rob Hunt, who resigned

from the board in September. Other current directors serving on the board, in addition to Greenstreet, are Kenny Funk, Beth Huber

and Nancy Lecky. The Board of Education also elected Funk to serve as the new vice president at

the Dec. 10 meeting. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month. All meetings are open to the public.

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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,

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.

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TELLER COUNTY Democratic Party (TellerDems) invites interested persons to attend its 2014 informational and educational programs, as well as community events. For

The Honorable Judge Lin Billings-Vela swears in Gwynne Dawdy, Ph.D. to the Woodland Park School District Board of Education. Courtesy photo

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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. 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. 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

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EXERCISE CLASSES offered for through Community Partnership Family Resource Center’s Healthy Living Programs in various locations throughout Teller County. Visit www.cpteller. org for a calendar of classes, or email Kathy at Kathy@cpteller. org for more information. 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

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WP resident signs on to CASA By Pat Hill

phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com Driven by a view of life influenced by childhood experiences, Hilary LaBarre has accepted her first case as a volunteer for Court Appointed Special Advocate in Teller County. With a law degree and a drive to effect change in the juvenile court system, LaBarre is energized by what she views as injustice for too many children whose parents enter the social-services system. “A lot of it is cyclical with these families and parental rights trump everything, which I think needs to be adjusted; I think children’s rights need to start coming before the parents’ rights,” she said. While LaBarre isn’t shy about expressing an opinion, her views derive, in part, from a guardian ad litem program, which she helped initiate in Denver with Judge Dana Wakefield. “We also became certified child and family investigators,” she said. But it was watching her older sister, who was adopted as a baby by the family, sink into alcoholism and drug addiction that charted LaBarre’s life course. “My sister started drinking in middle school; it was in her genes,” LaBarre said. Before she’d ever heard of advocating for children by volunteers, LaBarre vowed to help children via the court system. “I have two nieces and a nephew - and they just lived in pure hell, because of the drugs and alcohol,” LaBarre said. “When I was about 15, my niece called me in absolute tears; she hadn’t seen her brother in three days, didn’t know where he was.” Eventually, LaBarre’s sister lost custody of the children who were raised by their grandmother in California. Jolted by the experience, LaBarre turned to the study of law, earning a degree as a pathway to advocating for juveniles. “My sister’s lifestyle profoundly influenced what I thought I wanted to do in the law,” she said. “But I realized I can’t touch any-

Hilary LaBarre has just completed training to be a volunteer with Court Appointed Special Advocate in Teller County. Photo by Pat Hill thing, can’t make a difference because of the way the system is set up.” However, in Denver court rooms, LaBarre witnessed the effects of a CASA. “The volunteers didn’t realize the power they had; they are the only party who can walk in and say whatever they want in the courtroom,” she said. “They owe loyalty to no one but the child. CASA seems to be the

checks and balances of the system now because social workers are so overburdened.” LaBarre recently moved to Woodland Park with her husband, Peter LaBarre III, who is the head test pilot for his company, IAccess. After attending CASA’s fundraising breakfast in April, LaBarre found her niche in the nonprofit organization which advo-

cates for children in the Pikes Peak Region. “CASAs have as much power in the court room as any attorney, social worker or even the judge; the CASA is really the eyes and ears for the judge,” she said. In addition to taking on a case for CASA, LaBarre was hired by Teller County Coroner Al Born as his deputy coroner.

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The last ride of the Midland Ralph Carr and Lowell Thomas among the last passengers By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@colorado communitymedia.com It was a serious pain to switch from standard gauge down to the narrow gauge to get through the mountains. Making transfers to different rolling stock (on both ends of the journey), smaller payloads, special equipment required, and other elements were problematic. But building a full width track, through twisting canyons and on precipitous rock walls, up nearly impossible grades, was a daunting task for early railroad track engineers. The Colorado Midland claims the title for being the first standard-gauge line to be built through the Rockies. Like Bunyan’s blue ox Babe’s measurements between the eyes, the tracks were two axe handles and a plug of chewing tobacco wide, (four feet, eight inches) compared to the narrow gauge’s conservative 3 foot span. Organized in 1884 by area pioneer banker Irving Howbart and implemented and guided by the sheer will of businessman James J. Hagerman in its infancy, the line pressed on up through the Ute Pass and eventually made it as far as Grand Junction. Originally, they intended going on to Salt Lake City but with the discovery of gold in Cripple Creek, the strategy shifted to a branch line leaving from Divide, headed south to the mining district. That effort became a tangled mess with construction delays that eventually stopped it dead in its tracks. Some of the original investors formed a new company called the Midland Terminal Railway and it carried its first cargo into and out of the district, (at least as far as Gillette Flats) in 1894. Other railroads followed suit and by the turn of the century, multiple roads were servicing the district but their success was short-lived. During World War I, railroads

were nationalized and by 1918, one competitor, “The Short Line” had shut down. The Colorado Midland stopped service shortly afterward but its track, from Colorado Springs to Divide was assimilated by the Midland Terminal Railroad, which by that time, the majority of ownership was in the hands of Spencer Penrose and A.E. Carlton and tied to mining efforts in region. They used it mostly to transport ore to the Golden Cycle Mill in Old Colorado City from the mines in Victor, Cripple Creek and the other mining hamlets in the District. Regularly scheduled passenger trains ran on the line until 1931 but according rail expert Mel McFarland, two terminals on ‘the Westside’ burnt in the winter of ‘31. The train continued to run until the Golden Cycle ceased operation at their Westside mill in 1949. One last passenger train ran in February of 1949. Such notables as former Gov. Ralph Carr and legendary radio announcer and newsman Lowell Thomas attended that last ride. In the late 1980s, John Graham, owner, publisher and editor of the Pikes Peak Journal and his staff completed the following project about the last run of the Midland Terminal Railroad. Winter wasn’t the proper season for such an event, but it couldn’t wait until spring. By then, all the locomotives would be gone. So despite the chilly weather, a sizable crowd turned out on the morning of Feb. 6, 1949, at the Midland Terminal Railway yards on 21st Street to help write a page of history. The last passenger train from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek was scheduled to leave on its final trip. Ed Chonka, a Westside resident who was born and raised near Bott Street next to the sprawling, 500-acre mill and railroad complex operated by Golden Cycle Corporation, was one of the many people who felt the emptiness associated with the railroad’s impending demise. He showed up with his camera to document the Midland Terminal’s last hooray.

“Fighting Bob” Evans at the Midland Terminal Railway station in Cripple Creek on May 11, 1909. Photo by Julie Skolas, History Colorado

Car repair on Midland Railroad in Colorado City sometime before 1910. Photo by Harry H. Buckwalter, History Colorado “I wish I had taken even more pictures than I did,” said Chonka. “But it was real sad. It was such a change. Suddenly the railroad wouldn’t be there anymore. It was like someone dying.” Before the day ended, Chonka recorded scenes of Engine 59, one of railroad’s oldest war horses, pulling four passenger cars up Ute Pass en route to Cripple Creek and the once generous gold fields which gave birth to the Midland Terminal 54 years earlier. Chonka, riding in a car driven by his brother Chuck, took pictures of the train as it chugged its way past many landmarks and stations which are only memories today — Becker’s Spur, Manitou Iron Springs, Lime Rock, Crags, Bison, Edlowe, and Ice House Spur. Hoot Sullivan, an engineer who had worked his way up through the ranks after starting as a worker on a section crew, was also on hand that February day in 1949. “I felt so badly about it,” the Westside resident recalls. “It was like having the rug pulled out from under me. I was young and thought I had everything I wanted. I was an engineer. Suddenly, there was nothing to look forward to.” Sullivan wasn’t alone. In the coming weeks, 120 Midland Terminal employees lost their jobs. Some of them later found temporary work when Commercial Metals Company of Dallas, a salvage company which hired local crews to tear out the 56 miles of rail between Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek. Two weeks after the last passenger trip, the Midland Terminal ran its final freight run to Cripple Creek, returning with 31 ore cars, 27 of them empty, and miscellaneous equipment from depots in Midland, Divide, Woodland Park, Cascade and Manitou Springs. Although all the official “goodbyes” had already been said during the passenger train ceremonies, the last freight run was a more befitting tribute to the memory of the Midland Terminal. Hauling ore and freight, not passengers, was really what the railroad was all about, right from the beginning. Born during the scramble to get to the Cripple Creek and Victor gold fields in the mid-1890s, the Midland Terminal was a survivor of an incredible and oftentimes cut-throat railroad boom which featured four other main contenders — the Colorado Midland, the Denver and Rio Grande, Florence and Cripple Creek, and the Cripple Creak and Colorado Springs. The competition was fierce with the Colorado Midland and Midland Terminal working the northern route into the gold fields from Divide, and the D&RG and Florence and Cripple Creek teaming to work a south-

ern route from Florence. Plying the most direct and probably most difficult line was the CC&CS, which reached the gold fields via what is today’s the Gold Camp Road. Benefiting from the booming railroad activity in the late 1890s and early 1900s was Colorado City and its ore-processing mills — Golden Cycle, Colorado-Philadelphia, Standard, and Portland. Colorado City had experienced previous boom eras because of railroad expansion, primarily in the 1880s after the Colorado Midland had carved out a route to Leadville through Ute Pass. The early gold rushes into the Colorado mountains had set the stage for Colorado City to become a staging area for workers headed for the Cripple Creek mines. When production in the gold fields began declining after the turn of the century, the struggle for survival among the railroads and the mills intensified. More than $24 million worth of gold had been produced from ore from Cripple Creak in 1902; by 1917, that figure was down to $10 million and dropping. The Colorado Midland went under in 1918, but the Midland Terminal acquired much of its equipment and continued operating. “The railroad, however, was moving in a direction that spelled its own end,” wrote author Mel McFarland in his book, “The Cripple Creek Road.” “The Midland Terminal was becoming dependent upon the output of Golden Cycle-owned mines.” The railroad’s passenger service was quickly becoming a thing of the past, thanks mainly to the automobile. The company was running in the red between 1923 and 1929, and by 1931, passenger service was essentially eliminated. A passenger car would, on occasion, be added to the daily freight runs in the summer, but the Midland Terminal was primarily in the business of hauling ore. For 18 more years the railroad fought to stay alive and managed to overcome a number of obstacles, including devastating floods in 1935 and 1947, and a drastic decrease in mining activity during World War II. Struggling also during this time was the Golden Cycle Mill, which seldom produced at over half its capacity. Labor problems, including a strike by workers who were seeking wage increases, added to the Midland Terminal’s woes in 1948. The Golden Cycle Corporation - which by that time owned both the Midland Terminal and Golden Cycle Mill — finally decided to abandon the railroad and to close the mill in Colorado City in favor of a new facility in Elkton near Cripple Creek. So when a final farewell trip was planned for Feb. 6, 1949, people like Ed Chonka and “Hoot” Sullivan, whose lives on the Westside were entwined with the railroad’s history, turned out to get a last look. “After the last passenger trips, I remember watching some of the locomotives being cut up with torches,” Chonka recalls. “It was hard to believe. I had watched them heading back and forth to Cripple Creek since I was a kid.” One of the cruelest aspects of the Midland Terminal’s demise, as far as historians and restoration groups are concerned, was its almost complete elimination in a short period of time. Midland continues on Page 5

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December 24, 2014

Testing? Yes but with enhanced curriculum By Pat Hill

phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com This is the third article in the series about education at Ute Pass Elementary School. In the age of testing and complaints about “teaching to the test” as an impediment to learning, educators at the school in Chipita Park forge ahead, making positives out of potential negatives. Jesse Black, fourth-grade teacher, considers her curriculum the foundation for testing, rather than testing as the foundation for learning. “I’ve never felt pressured to teach to the test,” Black said. “We take it upon ourselves as a teaching team to prepare students but our conversations are never around teaching to the test.” Black incorporates curriculum through projects that align with the school’s 2020 Initiative. For example, a recent field trip to the top of Pikes Peak was not your grandmother’s field trip. “We traveled to Pikes Peak when we were learning about mountain zones; we collaborated with fifth-and sixth grades,” Black said. The students took scientific measurements at each mountain zone, recorded barometric pressure, wind speed, soil temperature, moisture and humidity. “When we got back, the kids made a slideshow on their iPads about each mountain zone,” she said. “They took the scientific readings to come up with the difference in each zone.” Commenting on the controversy over testing, Black questions how a paper/pencil (now computer) test captures the essence of learning. “It’s the long-term learning that’s important - when they’re in high school and branching out to college and as adults who are starting to find their own niche,” she said. “I’m confident students know what they need to know to do well on the test but that’s not our main goal for them. I think experience and open-mindedness will speak for itself.” Jacob Sampson, second-grade teacher, initiated a kind of living-history experiment for his students, evidenced by their participation in the Flower Train, whose pretend route was up Ute Pass, in November. “I want the kids, especially in second grade, to start thinking about things bigger than themselves,” he said. “Most of them didn’t have any concept of the Ute Pass area, that we had a railroad, or that the pass was named after the Utes.” The entire school took part in the train experiment, which, in effect, was a history textbook. For the second-graders, the les-

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A few remnants remain today, including some of the terminal building complex which is now occupied by Van Briggle Pottery (Van Briggle has recently relocated) and Ghost Town, and the tunnels along

Educators at Ute Pass Elementary School in Chipita Park have incorporated “teaching to the test,” sometimes subliminally, into the curriculum. Photo by Pat Hill son was about creating puppets as characters who rode through the area in the early 20th century. “One of the first things was to go to the library (in Cascade). It was pretty daunting for them but they were eager - it wasn’t force-fed,” Sampson said. “One of the characters they studied, Bat Masterson, for instance, might click in that kid’s head and who know where that’s going to go?” Puppeteer Patti Smithsonian helped the students create the characters they portrayed on the train stage, which was set up in the Sallie Bush Community Building. “People tend to forget - they do the test and they forget it,” she said in November. “I guarantee - the characters they portray and everybody saw, they don’t forget.” Granted, the lesson wasn’t at first apparent. “Once the students understood where they fit into the Flower Train, they were very proud to focus on Colorado his-

tory and where we are in world history, starting in Colorado,” Sampson said. “So much of what we have in our world is immediate gratification but the kids saw the long-term goal.” Among the complaints about testing heard nationwide is the time teachers spend on “teaching to the test.” Greg DiFiore, who was featured in last

week’s edition of The Courier, has an answer. “Well, it probably does create extra work for us but it’s totally worth it; think about it - what do kids get out of it?” he said. “Not only do they have to have the same skills they used to, but they have to research and compile notes. In the Manitou Springs School District, we believe there’s more than just numbers on a test.”

side U.S. Highway 24 in Ute Pass, but most of the physical evidence — including all the locomotives — that made the Midland Terminal an essential part of Old Colorado City and the Westside has disappeared. “I wish the city still had the railroad around,” Sullivan said. “It would be a real asset, I think, for the tourist trade. To be able to take visitors over what was once the life-line to Cripple Creek. “It would be something.”

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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

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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. KARATE PLUS meets at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Woodland Park Community Church and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays

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Happy Christmas to you and yours There is a long-standing Irish tradition that, just before Christmas, you start cleaning out everything. Give everything a good scrubbing. Clear the clutter. Sweep out the carriage house and the front walks. Clean the barn. Paint or whitewash the outbuildings. Mop the floors. Change the curtains. Wash all the linens. Make sure the windows are spotless. Some say it is to make ready for the Christ child, the new-born king. Some pass it off as preparing for Father Christmas. The Sioux tribe has a custom, though not necessarily exclusive to this time of year, of calling over all their friends and perhaps a few enemies, and giving away most of their belongings. Just start handing stuff out, the more valued the possessions, the better the person holding the giveaway is reported to feel. Ben Franklin asked the question “How many observe Christ’s birthday? How few his precepts? O ’tis easier to keep Holidays than commandments.” In the interest of cleaning things out and giving things away, I have tabbed a few holiday related posts.

Nothing says it is Irish Christmas time more effectively than a Bing Crosby carol. “One of the more surreal moments in pop music history took place Sept. 11, 1977, when the leading American pop star of the first half of the Twentieth Century met and performed with one of the more innovative rock ‘n’rollers of the last half of the century,” writes Steven Lewis of the Bing Crosby Museum. According to Lewis, it was Crosby’s idea that he and rocker David Bowie would perform “The Little Drummer Boy” as a duet but Bowie felt the song did not showcase his voice very well. As a compromise they added “Peace on Earth,” which suited

Bowie’s talent very well. “The two musical spokesman of different generations met for the first time on the morning of the taping, rehearsed for an hour and finished off their duet in only three takes,” writes Lewis. Crosby died a month later and the public did not get to see the performance until after his death. But of course, a lot of things Irish have roots in Christmas history. The Celtic festival of Alban Arthuan celebrated the Winter Solstice on December 21 in ancient times. It is, according to lore, the ancient Druidic fire festival and apparently translates as “The Light of Arthur, in honor of legends that hold King Arthur was born on the Winter Solstice. It is also called Yule, derived from “Yula,” or “Wheel of the Year’ that marks the both the shortest day and the beginning of the return of the sun, according to Clans of Ireland, Registered Charity No. 11585. The custom of burning the Yule Log is perhaps

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A little drummer boy found the true meaning of Christmas “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” That previous sentence, of course, is the beginning of the famous poem penned by Clement C. Moore. He authored it in 1837; more than 175 years ago. The story is a family favorite of many. Chevy Chase (aka Clark Griswold) read it to his family during the hilarious Christmas movie “Christmas Vacation.” Can you believe that film came out in 1989? Twenty-five years ago! The older I get the faster the Christmas season flies by. Before I know it, the calendar reads Dec. 24 and I am unprepared - yet again. As I’ve written before, for years I have decorated my home before the Holidays even kick off; usually a week before Thanksgiving. The decorations typically don’t come down until after New Year’s Day. Two FM radio stations in the Pikes Peak region (102.7 and 106.3) have been playing Christmas music full time since the beginning of November. I’ve been listening to various versions of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Sleigh Ride” pretty much non-stop since Nov. 1. I just can’t get enough of those classics.

It seems like more and more people are tuning in Christmas music and decorating earlier each year. But as a kid I don’t remember it being that way. Growing up in southern California in the 1970s, most people did not begin decorating their homes - inside or out until about two weeks before Christmas. In fact, many people did not even put up a Christmas tree, or place ornaments on it, until Christmas Eve. A classic case is seen in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” - which was released to limited audiences Dec. 20, 1946. It is on Christmas Eve when George Bailey comes home late from a long day at work to find his family decorating the tree. George is hardly in the Christmas spirit when he walks through the door, but his view changes, thanks in large part to Clarence Odbody, Angel 2nd Class.

In Charles Dickens’ classic novel “A Christmas Carol” - published Dec. 19, 1843 - Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The next morning Scrooge is a changed man and shares his new passion for life with others who are out and about. It is also on Christmas Eve when churches have their largest attendance of the year. There’s something about going to a Christmas Eve church service - no matter your denomination - that makes that night and the next day more meaningful and special. For Christians it signifies Jesus Christ’s birth and what they believe is the true meaning of Christmas. While It’s A Wonderful Life is at the top of my must-see Christmas movie list, I try to take in other classics each season. Hardly a year goes by when I don’t watch “The Little Drummer Boy.” The stop motion television special came out in 1968 and features a young boy named Aaron, who is a misanthropic orphan who only finds enjoyment from playing his drum for his animal friends Samson (a donkey), Babba (a sheep), and Joshua (a camel). On Christmas Eve, while in Bethlehem, Aaron, upon recognizing Joshua - who Summers continues on Page 9

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So ... how is your stomach holding up? Sugar and spice and everything nice. Gravy, eggnog and lots of fattening goodies like cookies and pies and martinis and wine. So … how’s your stomach holding up this holiday season? If you’re part of the 35 percent of the population with acid reflux or one of the 15 million Americans who experience heartburn every day, you’re probably not doing too well, right now. Welcome to the world of GERD … gastroesophageal reflux disease. That painful sensation commonly known as heartburn occurs when stomach acid flows backward from the stomach into the esophagus. Delightful thought, huh? GERD happens when either the muscular valve that separates the esophagus from the stomach becomes too relaxed or weak or when part of the stomach actually pushes upward past the diaphragm into the esophagus in a condition known as a hiatal hernia. According to the experts at Mount Sanai School of Medicine, it can also be caused by certain medications

such as nitrates, sedatives, antidepressants and calcium channel blockers. Acid Reflux is more than just unpleasant. If the condition goes untreated, overtime the lining of the esophagus can become inflamed, ulcerated or even narrow. Those with GERD are also at a higher risk for a condition known as Barrett’s esophagus, where the cells lining the lower esophagus become abnormal increasing the risk of esophageal cancer. The Mayo Clinic lists the signs and symptoms of GERD as a burning sensation in your chest (heartburn), chest pain,

Mountain cabins Would you like a mountain cabin? Maybe you already live in one? As I read about early residents in the mountains, I wonder what they really called home. In Ute Pass a number started off living in tents. Tourists often brought their own, but many rented them. That was fine for the summer, but what about cold nights? Well, for sure it caused some to want something warmer. In Green Mountain Falls, there were men like Mr. Riddock. When he first came here he lived in Colorado City, then Manitou and as the Midland built up the pass, he moved to the new community of Green Mountain Falls. He had a great business going, actually more than one. He had a real estate office, but the construction company was the money maker. He sold land to the tourists, but that died off in the winter. In fact Green Mountain Falls was a ghost town all winter. Cascade, down the pass, was little better. In the first couple winters they tried to use this time to catch up on getting buildings finished, but the cold limited that. The Riddocks had a store in Green Mountain Falls, which did a good business in the summer, but as more people moved in, the competition also increased. The idea of finding a good winter location was solved when a neighboring community’s lumber yard failed. He bought the business, located in Fountain, south of Colorado Springs. The answers just rolled, one after another. The Riddocks soon had stores in the mountains and out on

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the most familiar surviving Yule tradition. But the Irish offer us other traditions that warm the heart and tickle the imagination. Among my favorites is the candle in the window. A lighted candle is placed in the window of a house on Christmas Eve to welcome Mary and Joseph as they travel looking for shelter and to indicate a safe place for priests to perform mass as, during Penal Times this was a major concern. Another element of that custom was that the youngest in the house was to light it

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had earlier been stolen from him by Ben Haramad - and trying to reunite with him, Babba is hit by a Roman chariot. Aaron takes the sheep to the Three Wise Men to be healed, but they can’t do anything (although one insists that maybe the baby Jesus could be of help). Having no gift to bring the baby Jesus, Aaron plays his drum to entertain the child. Babba is healed and runs into Aaron’s arms as he feels kindness for the first time in his life. I don’t know about you, but I still cry during that emotional final scene. Other top-notch Christmas movies

the plains. Land offices and lumber yards soon found customers for mountain sites in Fountain and farms to sell to summer visitors in the mountain camps. His men built what were called tent cabins all over the hills above the lake. As more visitors came to Green Mountain Falls, many of these turned into real cabins with wooden walls. A few even had log construction. If you look at early pictures of the towns all over the pass, you will see these tents. What started as a tent became an income property. Many of the farmers and ranchers on the plains rented their cabins to tourists through the summer. They often came up and stayed there in the spring or the fall, but even the most adventuresome did not spend a winter! In fact it was not until the 1950’s for some of these cabins to get running water, electricity and even heat! This was not unique to Ute Pass. Similar situations could be found all along the mountains from Trinidad to Fort Collins. The one lifeline was a railroad, but after the automobile and highways came along, even that was not a requirement!

and only a girl named ‘Mary’ could extinguish the flame. Also the placing of Holly on doors is directly connected to Irish history as it flourished during the Holiday season and gives the poor ample means with which to decorate their dwellings. According to Ireland Information.com, “All decorations are traditionally taken down on Little Christmas (January 6) and it is considered to be bad luck to take them down beforehand. Finally, the Gaelic greeting for ‘Merry Christmas’ is ‘Nolliag Shanoa Duit’ which is pronounced as ‘null-ig hun-a dit.’ May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas. A prosperous and happy Christmas to you.

that also focus on events happening on or around Christmas Eve include “The Santa Clause” with Tim Allen; “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as told by Burl Ives; “Santa Claus is coming to Town” as told by Fred Astaire; “A Charlie Brown Christmas;” “Home Alone I and II” starring Macauley Culkin; “Scrooged” starring Bill Murray; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” - the animated version as told by Boris Karloff and the feature movie starring Jim Carrey; “The Nativity Story;” “The Family Man” starring Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni; “The original Miracle on 34th Street with Natalie Wood; and of course “Elf” starring Will Ferrell. Whatever your Christmas traditions may be, my hope is that you are enjoying this special and glorious time of the year. And as Clement C. Moore once wrote “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

difficulty swallowing or the sensation of a lump in your throat. Frequent hoarseness or sore throat, a dry cough and regurgitation of food or sour liquid are other markers. Conditions that predispose one to GERD are obesity, hiatal hernia, pregnancy, dry mouth and smoking. Asthma, diabetes and delayed stomach emptying are other major factors. Following the age-old wisdom of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, the doctors at Mount Sinai suggest avoiding foods that commonly cause heartburn such as chocolate, peppermint, citrus. tomatoes, garlic, alcohol, caffeinated and carbonated beverages and fatty or greasy foods. How’s that for ruining your holiday? Other advice included refraining from eating large meals … especially two to three hours before bedtime, abstaining from smoking and drink alcohol only in moderation. For those suffering from heartburn, they recommend elevating

your head, when lying down and wearing loose-fitting clothes around your middle. Over-the-counter antacids such as Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids and Tums may provide quick symptomatic relief but they won’t fix the underlying problem. There are prescription-strength medications known as H-2 receptor blockers that help reduce acid production and proton pump inhibitors that both block acid production and help heal the esophagus that can be prescribed by your doctor. It’s time to see your physician if you experience severe or frequent GERD symptoms or if you take over-the-counter medications for heartburn more than twice a week. Sorry but I gotta go. There’s a big glass of eggnog and some spritz cookies in the kitchen calling my name. Aren’t the holidaze wonderful? Cord Prettyman is a certified Master Personal Trainer and owner of Absolute Workout Fitness and Post-Re-hab Studio

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I read your column in a recent “astonisher” and thought about MY coin that’s only valuable to me. My Grampa migrated to the USA in 1895, he was a carpenter. He worked around NYC for awhile until he decided he didn’t like the “big city” & migrated West. While he was in NYC he earned his first dollar which was a REAL silver dollar & he carried that dollar in his pocket until his dying day in 1972. My Grampa was & still is my hero & he took me everywhere he went & every time he took change from his pocket I’d

see that dollar which had long worn down to being just a blank slug but it meant the world to him. When he died I asked my Grama if I could have it but she said, “no, I could have it when SHE died.” Well, when she passed in 1987, Grampa’s coin was nowhere to be found so I got a shiny new 1972 “silver dollar” from the bank & I’ve carried it ever since. That coin will never be worth more than $1.00 to ANYONE but me but to me it’s a treasure that reminds me of Grampa every time I take change from my pocket. Regards, Tom Fehr

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The float titled “Keeping Christ in Christmas” took a second-place trophy in the holiday parade in Cripple Creek Dec. 13. Laureen Murray and Wanda Eppes designed the Nativity float. Courtesy photo

Southern Teller County celebrates The people in southern Teller County know how to celebrate the holiday season. Beginning with a tea in November, a fundraiser for the December events, the season includes parades in Victor and Cripple Creek, a lighting ceremony of the mining headframes in Victor and children’s events throughout. Along with all the activities, the Butte Theatre features “Winter Wonderland” holiday show.

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changes to 9 a.m. to accommodate a field trip in conjunction with the regular meeting. There is always a program or field trip.

at Lake George Bible Church. The class includes Japanese karate and jujitsu,

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.

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 Educa-

tion, 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

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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, 719-748-5141 TAI CHI is offered every Wednesday at Florissant/Four Mile Fire Department. Call Meridel Gatterman, 719-689-5861. TAI CHI is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs resource room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122. TAI CHI is offered from 9-10 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Penny Brandt, 719-687-1848 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122. TAI CHI, Sun Style 73 Forms, is offered from 10-11 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633. TELLER COUNTY Shooting Society, an organization establishing a new gun range in Teller County, meets the second Saturday of every other month at the Divide Community Center and the Elks Club in Victor. The club has 52 members and expects to grow substantially once ground breaks in the spring. All of the political hurdles are completed and all of the necessary applications have all been approved. Go to www. tcss-co.org. THERAPEUTIC YOGA-BASED stress-reduction classes offered from 5-6 p.m. Sundays in Woodland Park. Welcoming, fun, and affordable. Cost is $7 per class. See www.bStillcounseling.com or contact Chrissy Bensen, MA-MFT, 719-510-2743 for details.

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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 welcome. Contact Michelle Truscelli at 719-505-5011 or check out www.shakti3yoga.com for information. YOGA FOR Every Body 2014 yoga classes offered at various locations in the Pikes Peak area. All classes free or by donation. Call Stacy for more information at 719-6895745 or email namastacy15@gmail.com. XINGYI IS offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Woodland Park Recreation Center. Must be 18 or older. Contact Jeff at 816-260-8595 for information. SOCIAL A COURSE in Miracles classes meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Woodland Park. Call 719-286-8421 or e-mail lynnzina@aol.com for information.

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To feds, pot business smells suspicious The handling of money is a conundrum for shops By Katie Kuntz

Rocky Mountain PBS I-News The federal government is stockpiling hundreds of “suspicious activity reports” that could provide federal agents with sufficient evidence to shut down any statelegalized marijuana business. While it may appear that federal authorities have taken a wait-and-see approach to marijuana legalization in the 23 states that now allow either medical or recreational use, these reports are poised like a blade over the budding industry should federal laws be enforced. This risk of federal prosecution has led some cannabis companies to literally launder their money. “You used to be able to just smell it,” said Jennifer Waller, vice president of the Colorado Bankers Association, speaking of the cash from marijuana shops. “But now they are using Febreze a lot, putting the money in dryers, a lot of different things to try to disguise the scent because marijuana has such a distinct odor.” And that distinct odor is considered a red flag by federal authorities who require that banks file a suspicious activity report for every transaction that might be associated with illegal activity, including selling marijuana, even for state licensed businesses. “It’s because of the illegal nature of it,” Waller said. “In banking, if you are accepting the funds from a marijuana compa-

ny and you are aware of it … you can be charged with money laundering yourself.” Banks fear the repercussions of holding deposits related to marijuana, still a Schedule I illegal drug under federal law. That could mean prison time for individual tellers, fines for the bank, and the bank could even lose its federal deposit insurance, meaning it could be also be closed. If a marijuana store is charged with money laundering, it could lose everything. “Even before a conviction, the feds could freeze your assets,” said Chris Myklebust, commissioner of the Colorado Division of Financial Services. “And if there is a money laundering conviction, the feds can seize the assets, too.” The federal government has already collected more than 1,100 reports that implicate different cannabis companies in financial crimes nationwide. “Just in a moment’s notice, the U.S. Justice Department could literally take down every single dispensary in Colorado, probably within about a day.” said Rob Corry, a Denver attorney and marijuana advocate. Corry has worked on several cases where federal agents have seized assets — cars, cash, bank accounts — though many of the records are sealed and it’s hard to gauge just how often this occurs. More often, banks simply shut down marijuana-related accounts. Between February and August 2014, banks filed more than 475 “Marijuana Termination” suspicious activity reports — indicating they closed hundreds of accounts because of possible criminal activity. “I’ve lost my personal bank account,

my brothers have lost their personal bank accounts,” said Sally Vander Veer, operator of Medicine Man dispensary in Denver. The dispensary also lost its account in August. She says that without a bank account, all Medicine Man employees are paid in cash. “I can’t protect them. They walk out of here with a pocket full of cash and, in essence, they become another target and a potential victim of not having banking in the marijuana industry,” Vander Veer said. The dilemma has resulted in private businesses like Blue Line Protection Group that employ former military or law enforcement officers equipped with handguns, bulletproof vests, tactical training and armored trucks to transport cash and product to undisclosed locations for safekeeping. “When we started, the clients we were picking up had a manager taking (cash) in a Honda Civic or some kind of Subaru, unarmed, no vests, no tactics, no skills,” said Dominic Powelson, who works for Blue Line Protection Group. “People are gladly saying, `Yeah, just go, we will pay you some money to do it for us.’ ” State regulators in Colorado and Washington have also tried to ease access to banking. Mycklebust, the Colorado financial services commissioner, issued a charter to the first ever marijuana-focused credit union in November. The new credit union will not immediately have federal credit insurance, although it has applied. Mycklebust said the new credit union must also file suspicious activity reports. The so called “SARs” stem from the

guidelines set forth by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, a branch of the U.S. Treasury Department. The guidelines were meant to ease access to banks. “Banks are required by law to report when they think that a business is making money from something illegal, and marijuana is still federally illegal,” said Steve Hudak, spokesman for FinCEN. “We attempted to provide guidance that would help to get cash off the streets and some of the public danger that is associated with that, so we went about as far as we could.” But the guidelines didn’t actually legalize banking for marijuana businesses — only Congress can do that. And so far, Congressional leaders have been opposed. “(FinCEN’s) guidance is dangerously misleading,” wrote U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., in a letter of reprimand to the agency. “Indeed, following the guidance may expose financial institutions to civil or criminal liability.” Still, some U.S. representatives from Colorado and other states have introduced legislation to federally legalize state-approved marijuana, or at least legalize the industry’s access to banking. But those bills have not advanced. As is, state-approved marijuana businesses operate solely as a matter of federal discretion. And that could change at any time. Colorado Community Media brings you this report in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS I-News. Learn more at rmpbs.org/news. Contact Katie Kuntz at katiekuntz@rmpbs.org.

Thin Air Theatre Company announces 2015 season Staff report An all-new 2015 season of professional theater will unfold this summer at Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater. The new season will bring to the Butte stage a fairy tale musical with a dark twist, classic melodrama and comedic action. Thin Air Theatre Company will bring four brand new shows to the Butte and returning for the holiday will be an all-time favorite – “The Christmas Donkey”. The theater company, entering its ninth year at the Butte Theater, has been building a dramatic success story. The producers, Mickey Burdick and Chris Armbrister, along with theater manager Mel Moser, are planning a year of classic favorites and premieres that they hope will please another record-breaking set of audiences. 2015 Season June 26-Aug. 29 “Foul Play: or the Scuttling of the Sapphire” (Melodrama & Summer Olio) Love and intrigue from London to the high seas. In order to erase a crushing debt, scheming Albert Wardlaw sinks his father’s ship the Sapphire to collect the insurance money. But little did he know that his bride-to-be was a passenger aboard the scuttled ship. Adventure, romance ... and a missing treasure in gold! This show will be followed by our World Famous Summer Olio filled with music, dance and raucous laughter. July 3-Aug. 29 “Into the Woods” (A Musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine) A humorous combining of a number of classic fairy tales into one story. A baker and his wife are assigned a number of tasks by the neighborhood

witch; only after completing these duties will they be able to have the child for which they long. During their quest to fulfill the witches’ demands, they encounter Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and several other fairy-tale characters. The traditional stories are parodied and altered at will, yet the original fairy tales’ sense of wonder and at times, darkness remains intact. The Tony Award winning score includes such songs as “Children Will Listen,” “Giants in the Sky” and “No One Is Alone.” The musical was made into a 2014 film starring Meryl Streep, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine and Christine Baranski. Sep. 4-Sept. 26 “The 39 Steps” (Where Alfred Hitchcock meets Hilarious!) A madcap stage adaptation of the famed 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film, “The 39 Steps” trails unsuspecting Englishman Richard Hannay as he is inadvertently drawn into an elaborate plot by a beautiful female spy. When the same woman is mysteriously murdered in Hannay’s apartment, he must flee the country in an attempt to save his own life from her diabolical pursuers. On the lam from both the authorities and a team of assassins sent to kill him, Hannay is met by an outrageous cast of characters (all played by three actors), from suspicious Scotsmen to an evil professor to an innocent female companion (with a temper). A whirlwind adventure, The 39 Steps pays homage to Hitchcock and the classic film mysteries with an unapologetic, tongue-in-cheek flare that has won over audiences on Broadway, London’s West End and around the world. Oct. 2-Oct. 31 “Little Shop of Horrors” (A Musical by Alan Menken

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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/Hwy67 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 Clubs continues on Page 12

and Howard Ashman) A campy, comedy, horror, rockmusical about a hapless florist shop worker, who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. The musical is based on the low-budget 1960 black comedy Roger Corman film by the same title. The music is in the style of early 1960s rock & roll, doo-wop (early Motown) and includes several well-known tunes, including “Skid Row” (Downtown), “Somewhere That’s Green” and “Suddenly, Seymour.” The musical was made into a 1986 film starring Rick Moranis and Steve Martin. Nov. 27-Dec. 27 “The Christmas Donkey” and “New Christmas Olio” (A Cripple Creek Original by Chris Sorensen) The Christmas Donkey. To the people of Cripple Creek, Bill Otis is just a crazy, old coot. But to a magical, talking donkey from the North Pole, Old Bill is the next Santa Claus. This show will be followed by our World Famous Christmas Olio filled with holiday music, dance and family fun. For more information, visit buttetheater.com.

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Abundance of toys fills wish lists By Pat Hill

phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com A large room stuffed with toys, hundreds of them, reflects the generosity of people in Teller County. A project of the Sheriff’s Office and the Community Cupboard, the toy drive signals a kid’s paradise. Recipients are selected by staff and volunteers at the Cupboard and the giveaway is at Mountain View United Methodist Church. “The generosity of people is just unbelievable,” said Janie Child, the Cupboard’s executive director. Child emphasizes that the toys, plus boxes of food, came from all over the county, including agencies, government entities, local businesses, clubs, schools and individuals. With tables filled with all the latest toys, from bicycles and games to dolls and robots, and everything in between, each child can choose two, plus stocking stuffers, while parents get the gift wrappings. During the holiday season, the sheriff’s deputies collect toys from people who enter and exit the local Walmart store. “For the last several years, the sheriff’s office has participated in toy drives that benefit the children of this wonderful county,” said Sheriff Mike Ensminger. “Our community focus has always been to participate in events like the toy drive, in an attempt to collaborate with our community partners in order to offer all of our children a merrier Christmas.” As the director of the Cupboard, Child is nearly ecstatic over the tables, shelves and the floor filled with toys. “I think I’m jammin,’” she said. “The Community Cupboard is so thankful for the generosity of the community.”

A child’s dream, a room at Mountain View United Methodist Church is filled with toys for boys and girls. The toys will be distributed by the Community Cupboard. Photo by Pat Hill

Summit students score at DI event Staff report The Top Hat Foxes, the Destination Imagination team at Summit Elementary School, received recognition from State Rep. Polly Lawrence this month. Lawrence congratulated the team on winning first

place at Regionals and sixth in the state competition this year. Summit Elementary School Principal Katie Rexford recognized the team during the December Woodland Park School District Board of Education meeting by reading the tribute from Lawrence.

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The Summit’s Destination Imagination team, the Top Hat Foxes are from left, Marci Nickelsburg (parent volunteer), Mycah Quevillion, Samuel Faux, William Nickelsburg, Abby Woods, Elise Drummond, and Rexford. Courtesy photo

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Artist Wendy Pearce Nelson describing the exhibit. Courtesy photos

Photo exhibit features stories from the Waldo Canyon Fire ‘Faces of the Fire’ Exhibit Finds Permanent Home at the El Paso County Citizens Service Center Staff report Citizens visiting the County’s Citizen Service Center on Garden of the Gods Road are encouraged to a set aside a few extra minutes during their visit to view a new permanent art exhibit now on display. “Faces of the Fire,” is on display on the second floor of the building at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road. “El Paso County is proud to play a part in preserving meaningful pieces from our region’s history,” said Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Dennis Hisey. “County facilities are public buildings, and thus perfect venues for displaying such art.” “The word resiliency has a true meaning as it relates to our community and what we’ve seen over the last few years with the fires and floods and this exhibit captures our community’s ability to recover readily.” said Commissioner Sallie Clark. “We are honored and grateful to be able to display this exhibit.” “Faces of the Fire” uses the camera lens to focus on unforgettable personal stories from people whose lives were changed forever by Waldo Canyon Fire. The photos share stories and memories of one of the worst fires in Colorado history. The project was a work of collaboration between local photographer Wendy Pearce Nelson and Colorado Springs journalist Liz Cobb, who spent many hours getting to know the individuals whose stories are displayed. “We are so delighted to find a permanent home for Faces of the Fire,” Wendy Pearce Nelson said. “Faces of the Fire” is not the only display on the walls

Artist Wendy Pearce Nelson gifting the exhibit to Commissioner Dennis Hisey.

of County office spaces. “Flights of Fancy” historic paintings are on permanent display in Centennial Hall at 200 South Cascade Avenue. The nine painted canvas murals of fairy tales and nursery rhymes were painted in the early 1930s by Leone Bradbury, a Work Projects Administration artist. A temporary exhibit at Centennial Hall features an extensive collection of black and white photographs

taken throughout the Pikes Peak Region from the 1930s to the 1950s. The City Works collection highlights local landmarks and public works projects from that era and high quality individual prints are available for purchase with proceeds going to support the Old Colorado City Historical Society. Also at Centennial Hall, Artist Wendy Mike’s unique exhibit of human forms suspended in light is now on exhibit in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room.

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Poll: Half of Republicans back limits on carbon Nearly as many GOP respondents also said U.S. should lead fight against climate change By Dina Cappiello Associated Press

When Republicans take control of Congress in January, top on their agenda will be undoing environmental regulations they claim will harm the economy, chief among them President Barack Obama’s plans to limit heat-trapping carbon pollution from coal-fired power plants. The results of a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and Yale University show their priorities may be misplaced. Six in 10 Americans, including half of all Republicans, said they support regulation of carbon dioxide pollution, although they weren’t asked how. Nearly half of Republicans said the U.S. should lead the global fight to curb climate change, even if it means taking action when other countries do not. And majorities across party lines said environmental protections “improve economic growth and provide new jobs” in the long run, a popular Obama administration talking point. The picture of Republicans that emerges from the poll runs counter to the monolithic view of Republicans in Washington as a global warming-doubting, anti-environmental regulation party keen on attacking Obama’s environmental plans. And the results come as the Obama administration continues to forge ahead on its own with aggressive plans on climate change, even

if it means going head-to-head with a Republican-controlled Congress that could derail the administration’s environmental legacy. “The American people have made it clear they know climate change is real, and that we can protect the planet and grow the economy at the same time,” Frank Benenati, a White House spokesman, said after reviewing the poll results. “Climate deniers in Congress and those who would try to block efforts to address the climate challenge would do well to listen.” Still, climate change itself ranked near the bottom of environmental problems tested in the poll. “Global warming was second to last among environmental issues. That is all you need to know,” said Mike McKenna, a GOP pollster and consultant. In recent weeks and months, the White House has announced a deal with China to curb the greenhouse gases blamed for global warming and pledged $3 billion to a fund that helps poor countries prepare for climate change, further irking Republicans after a near sweep in the midterm elections. The divisions between Republicans and Democrats on global warming are real, the poll shows, and stark. A little over a quarter of Republicans believe global warming is an extremely or very serious problem, compared with 64 percent of Democrats. And while nearly three-quarters of Democrats believe global warming is happening, less than half of Republicans do. “Americans are more concerned about the economy, jobs, and affordable and reliable energy, which is counter to the type of regulations coming out of President Obama’s EPA,” Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla.,

said in a statement. Inhofe, who has called global warming a hoax and dismisses the opinions of the majority of the world’s scientists on global warming, will chair the Senate Environment Committee next year. “This poll proves that Republicans here in Washington are disconnected from average Republicans across the country,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., the current chairwoman of the Senate environment panel. “Anyone with a pulse and a heartbeat, with the exception of Republicans in Congress, knows that climate change is upon us, and we must step up and reduce dangerous carbon pollution.’’ While issues such as global warming and the Keystone XL oil pipeline are frontburner for politicians, the AP-NORC and Yale poll shows that they are not top-line issues for many Americans, even compared with a dozen other environmental concerns. After the Senate failed to pass a bill approving the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would carry Canadian tar sands oil to Texas refineries, Republicans vowed to try again next year. But despite protests waged by environmental groups, and the political showdowns on the issue, the new poll shows that half of Americans have no strong opinion on the pipeline; 31 percent favor it, 18 percent oppose it, and the rest are neutral or not sure. A majority of Republicans support it, but Democrats are more ambivalent than opposed. Obama has said he would base his decision on approving the pipeline on whether it would exacerbate global warming. Yet relatively few Americans make the connection between fossil fuels, the primary culprit in global warming, and environmental risks. Only a third of people

surveyed said they were concerned about coal or oil’s environmental risks, suggesting possible support for the Republicans’ defense of those industries and an energy production boom overseen by the Obama administration even as it tackles global warming. Even fewer Americans were concerned about the environmental risks posed by natural gas, which is in the midst of a boom thanks to the technology of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Fracking has been banned in some areas because of concerns over water and air pollution. The EPA is considering whether the practice needs more federal regulation. The poll also suggests there are limits to Obama’s go-it-alone strategy on global warming: 58 percent of Americans say there should be no global treaty, or the Obama administration should only proceed to negotiate one with the Senate’s backing. The AP-NORC Center and Yale University survey of 1,578 adults was conducted online Nov. 20-Dec. 1, using a sample drawn from GfK’s probability-based KnowledgePanel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 2.9 percentage points. Funding for the survey comes from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Respondents were first selected randomly using phone or mail survey methods and later interviewed online. People selected for KnowledgePanel who didn’t otherwise have access to the Internet were provided access at no cost to them. AP Director of Polling Jennifer Agiesta and News Survey Specialist Emily Swanson contributed to this report.

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of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for

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

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.

and Wednesdays at Community Partnership in Divide. Ffdd program. Call 686-0705 more more info. Drop-ins welcome.

CRIPPLE CREEK Friendship Club meets from 1-3 p.m. at the

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10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Village at Skyline. It’s free. A variety of programs include the study of antiques, and vintage and modern dolls. Everyone older than age 12 is welcome. Call Nancy at 719-390-8098.

FLORISSANT GRANGE No. 420 meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The grange continues to offer the Florissant Jammers every Thursday for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the music of the great Jammers until 9 p.m. All are welcome to come to the Grange. Call 719-748-0358. THE FLORISSANT Library Book Club welcomes all book

readers to its group. It meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Call 719-748-3939.

GOLD CAMP Victorian Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Cripple Creek and the surrounding area. The Society plays a role in Cripple Creek’s historic events, celebrations, and festivals, including Donkey Derby Days, the Gold Camp Christmas, the Mt. Pisgah Speaks cemetery tour, the Salute To American Veterans, and many others. The Gold Camp Victorian Society also supports events in other communities in 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.

Sunday at The Pantry in Green Mountain Falls. Call 719-6849018 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.

GUITAR, VOCALS Ted Newman entertains with his guitar and vocals from 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Saturday and

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Primarily a visual artist, Wendy Mike has also been a dancer, singer, actor, author and entrepreneur. Artist Wendy Mike’s Suspended works are now exhibited in Commissioners Hearing Room. Courtesy photos

Artist’s suspended works now exhibited Staff report Artist Wendy Mike’s unique exhibit of human forms suspended in light is now on exhibit in the Commissioners Hearing Room at Centennial Hall, 200 S. Cascade Ave. in downtown Colorado Springs.

The artist says of her “Embody: Offerings of Dimensional Soul,” “These works are composed of plastic; a lowly material exalted and redeemed to the lofty role of defining the human form. By offering illuminations of the body in motion, I hope to share an experience of profound beauty captured in something

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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.

as fleeting as a gesture.” In a statement accompanying the exhibit, the artist notes art has long revealed humanity’s fascination with itself and asks; “Is this pre-occupation narcissistic? Or are we striving to further comprehend ourselves?” Primarily a visual artist, Mike has also

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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.

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.

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.

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 SNOWFLAKE Chapter No. 153 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at 205 Park St. in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-9800.

THE TIMBERLINE Artists meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday of each month, up-

SOUTH PARK Toastmasters Club meets every Thursday except the first Thursday

stairs at the Aspen Mine Senior Center in Cripple Creek. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite craft or art medium and join a dedicated group.

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PARK AND Teller County potluck Just Folks Luncheon is at noon every third Wednesday at Lake George Community Center, 39141 US HWY 24. Call 719-689-0554.

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“good news!” How does God want PIKES PEAK Community Club meets starting at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck supper me to respond to it? What is faith the second Thursday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide. God’s Message brings Hope,that Joy,“saves”? Love, and Life! How can I be sure 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

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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

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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.

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Open burning ordinance passes on first reading Second reading scheduled for BoCC consideration on Dec. 30 By Staff report The Board of El Paso County Commissioners at its regular meeting Tuesday approved on the first reading a new County ordinance to regulate open burning activities in unincorporated areas of El Paso County. The ordinance is not final until approval after a second reading, currently scheduled for consideration by the Board on Dec. 30. The ordinance addresses changes discussed during several work sessions as well as additional concerns raised during public comment sessions at several BoCC meetings. If passed, the ordinance would establish the minimum requirements for obtaining a burn permit. Other government agencies with jurisdiction, including the appropriate fire protection districts and the El Paso County Public Health, may add additional requirements and restrictions to ensure public health and safety.

Open Burning Air Quality Permits and will continue to be administered by El Paso County Public Health in compliance with state regulations and requirements. If approved on second reading, the ordinance provides that an application to conduct open burning will automatically be sent to both the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office and El Paso County Public Health. Open burn permits can be revoked at any time. Burns must be conducted at least 50 feet away from any buildings or combustible fences. Open burns must be directly attended by a competent person with appropriate extinguishing equipment available for immediate use. The County ordinance establishes restrictions necessary to preserve public safety and procedures to inform residents of planned open burn activities. In addition to the requirements outlined in the County ordinance, all open burning must comply with all state and local fire district rules and regulations. Burning slash is one of the easiest lowcost ways to dispose of slash piles. The ordinance seeks to strike a balance that protects health and safety but still encourages property owners to mitigate their land to reduce fire danger.

Clerk and recorder’s office announces holiday hours By Staff report The El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is announcing an adjusted office hours schedule for the Christmas and New Year holidays. With this information, citizens will be able to plan ahead for weddings, motor vehicle, driver’s license or other transactions they need to conduct during the holiday season. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office will operate all offices from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 26, only the Citizens Service Center Office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., all other offices will be closed. A large number of the staff from the closed branch offices will be shifted to the Citizens Service Center where they will assist the customers that need services on Dec. 26, including motor vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, marriage licenses and other services. Other staff members will perform necessary back-office processing. These adjusted schedules will increase government efficiency during the historically slow days before Christmas Eve and on the day between Christmas and the weekend when many members of the public will be traveling out of town. Customers are encouraged to use online services where possible for their convenience and to avoid the long waittimes that often exist as the month’s end approaches. Two websites for frequently

needed services are: • Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals colorado.gov/renewplates • Voter Registration or Updates GoVoteColorado.com • More information for all departments is available on the Clerk’s website car.elpasoco.com Christmas Week Tuesday, Dec. 23 All offices will close at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. All offices will be closed for Christmas Friday, Dec. 26. Citizens Service Center will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. All other branch offices will be closed Saturday, Dec. 27 — North Branch Office will be open 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. New Year’s Week Wednesday, Dec. 31— All offices will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1 — All offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 2— All offices will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office locations are: Main Office—Citizens Service Center – 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Road North Branch—Union Town Center – 8830 N. Union Blvd. (Research Pkwy. and Union Blvd.) Downtown Branch—Centennial Hall – 200 S. Cascade Ave., lower level (Cascade Ave. and Vermijo) Southeast Branch—5650 Industrial Place (Powers and Airport)

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Sawfly infestation is topic of gathering Insects left swaths of ruined trees this year By Rick Gustafson

Special to Colorado Community Media Citizens looking for answers to Elbert County’s pine sawfly infestations gathered at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in Kiowa on Nov. 15 to hear presentations about the insect’s life cycle, prevention, and options for treating infested trees. “This year there was a mega outbreak, and it caught everyone by surprise,” said Bill Ciesla, a forest protection specialist, to the gathering of more than 60 residents who attended the meeting. “As far as I know, we have never seen damage like we have seen this year.” Pine sawflies have been in Elbert and El Paso counties for more than a decade. The area is particularly attractive to this species of sawfly because the trees tend to be spread out, and the soil is sandy and easy to burrow. This year, aerial surveys mapped 7,400 acres of infested trees. “The sawfly is inconspicuous,” Ciesla said. “But there have been so many of them this year that you can see them flying around.” Outbreaks causing small amounts of deforestation occurred in 2005 and 2009, but as far as Ciesla can recall, the summer of 2014 was by far the worst he has seen. In some cases, huge sawfly colonies stripped trees before the larvae were mature enough to burrow in the ground. According to Ciesla, each year was so different that it is hard to pinpoint the cause of any of the outbreaks. The pine sawfly is named for the distinctive saw-toothed shape of the female’s ovipositor, an organ she uses to cut into pine needles to lay eggs. Neodiprion, the species of pine sawfly found in Elbert County, is so new that it has no common name. Discovered around 1995, this species is indigenous to North America, has a one-year life cycle, and resembles a primitive wasp though it has no stinger and is harmless to humans and animals. In the United States, this sawfly feeds on ponderosa pine needles, but it is also found on other types of evergreens growing in Mexico. Its four-stage life cycle begins in the fall when adult females lay eggs on the pine needles. The eggs are not destroyed by the extreme cold of winter and remain on the needles until they hatch in the spring, typ-

Pine sawfly larvae outbreaks have been found in Elbert and southern Douglas County. Sawflys can defoliate pine trees and potentially kill them. Courtesy photo ically during a two-month window in May and June. The larvae gather into colonies to feed on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central ribs. As they mature, they grow from the size of a tiny drop of dew to an inch or longer. A caterpillar-shaped body with a large orange head makes them easy to identify, and when threatened, they rear up in unison and blow tacky bubbles of pine resin as a defense mechanism. After about two months of feeding, mature larvae drop to the ground and burrow into the soil to spin a cocoon, entering a pupal stage where, like a butterfly or moth, the larvae transform into adults. The males emerge from the pupal stage thin and agile while females emerge from their cocoons laden with more than 200 eggs and are sluggish fliers until they lay at least some of the eggs. After that, both are strong flyers and, using wind currents, can easily move into uninfested stands of trees. Ciesla warned that moderate to heavy infestations weaken trees, making them vulnerable to secondary attacks by bark beetles. Like any indigenous species, this variety of pine sawfly has natural predators,

specifically mice, a species of parasitic wasp, and a nuclear polyhedrosis virus, which attacks the larvae. According to Meg Halford, assistant district forester with Colorado State University’s Extension Office who also addressed the group, the sawfly’s natural predators are not enough to stave off moderate to heavy infestations. While there is no current plan beyond monitoring the progression of the sawflies, Halford suggested several courses of action that individual property owners can do to protect their trees. Halford advises watching trees for infestations, which become visible when the larvae hatch. Larvae start small, but colonies can be easily seen. For small infestations, a simple hose and sprayer has been found effective for clearing most of the larvae from trees. Halford recommends starting at the top and working down. Spraying is no longer effective after the larvae mature and naturally drop to the ground. “Timing is crucial,” Halford said. “The time to spray is in May and June while the larvae are feeding.” Once knocked to the ground and away

from their food supply, immature larvae will die. One resident found that mixing dish soap with water was effective for cleaning larva from his trees, suggesting a mix of one quart of Dawn to 300 gallons of water. Chemical pesticides such as acephate and permethrin are effective at killing the larvae, but these broad-spectrum pesticides also kill other insects, such as bees. “If you’re going to mix it (chemicals) yourself, follow the directions,” Halford said. “Upping the concentration does no good, and you’re just spraying your money into the air. Be sure to wear PPE (personal protection equipment). These are chemicals.” For property owners uncomfortable with the idea of mixing poisonous chemicals or lacking the equipment to reach taller trees, she recommends hiring a professional. Aerial spraying is also an option for larger properties. Halford encourages property owners to coordinate their efforts to defray the cost and to notify neighbors that pesticides will be sprayed in the area.

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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. 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. UTE PASS Historical Society self-guided tours of Histo-

ry 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.

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/.

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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.

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The Reusable Store on Teller County land near Aspen Garden Way has closed. For the past few weeks, the store has invited people to come and take what remains of the inventory. Photos by Pat Hill

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Instead of exchanging Christmas gifts with each other, the medical staff at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital presented a check for $1,250 to the Little Chapel of the Hills Food Pantry in Divide. From left, Eric Riggle, marketing director; Richard Malyszek, M.D. and the hospital’s chief of staff ; Mick Bates, member of Little Chapel’s board of directors; Judy Hesselberg, the pantry’s co-director; Steve Bunn, the church pastor; and Ken Hesselberg, co-director with his wife of the pantry. Little Chapel is in the process of building an on-site storage and warehouse. Last year, the food bank distributed more than 600,000 pounds of food to hundreds of families in Teller and Park counties.

The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at phill@coloradocommunitymedia.com or 686-6458. Green Mountain Falls, along with the town’s Outlook Lodge, was highlighted on The Today Show Dec. 15. The link to the show is at today.com/video/today/56622106#56622106. According to the Roshek Report, 44 homes sold in Teller County and Ute Pass in November. In Woodland Park, of 17 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 2771 Mountain Glen Court, was $735,000, the lowest, at 389 Coyote Trail, was $80,000. In Divide, of 11 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 202 Pine Bluff Road, was $378,500, the lowest, at 1021 Calcite Drive, was $112,800. In Florissant, of 12 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 225 Crystal Peak Road, was $367,500, the lowest, at 2905 Pathfinder Road, was $70,000. In Ute Pass, of four homes sold, the highest-priced, at 6240 Sand Gulch Road, was $282,500, the lowest, at 10820 Grandview Ave., was $90,000.

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Bell Tower Cultural Center stands at 201 N. Petroleum Ave. in Florence, where it offers programs and classes. Photos by Charlotte Burrous

Nearby Florence offers antiques, art, hiking, skydiving By Charlotte Burrous Contributing writer

Known as “the antique capital of Colorado,” Florence is located on Colo. 115 about 36 miles south of Colorado Springs. But it wasn’t always that way. After the oil boom and the coal mining ended, Florence citizens looked for ways to attract people to Florence. It started when a discount store opened in nearby Canon City. “It was a case of putting in something that didn’t compete with (the store),” Fox Den owner Peg Piltingsrud. So she and her sister Kit Lamborn explored options, visiting Walnut, Iowa, also known for its antiques. They realized Florence could do the same. At that point, the Bargain Mart converted to an antique mall in 1995. The next year, Piltingsrud and Lamborn opened The Mezzanine and then the Fox Den. “(Now we have) about 20 (antique shops) with two that opened since Thanksgiving,” said. “Every store has its own personality. We have people come from all over and we have many repeat customers from Texas and Oklahoma or people on their way to ski areas.” Some of the stores feature malls with many dealers while others are one owner/ dealer shops. As other businesses have moved into the area, Florence expanded its offerings to art galleries, jewelers and other unique stores. “(We have) five art galleries in Florence,” said Rudl Mergelman. “We have everything from local art to well known regional and international artists. We have everything from traditional to contemporary. We have art for all tastes that’s affordable.” In addition to the art shows that the individual galleries provide throughout the year, the Florence Arts Council also offers an art auction in August and a Paint the Town event in October. “Due to the popularity of (Paint the Town), we’re going to (expand it to) a full week (next year),” Mergelman said. “We’re going to try to get more painter-public involvement so they can watch (the artists) paint.” As an added bonus, the arts council received an unexpected gift in October 2013 when the First Baptist Church congregation offered its building at 201 N. Petroleum to the council when its membership dwindled to the point they could no longer

Florence features a variety of antique stores and art galleries, offering a shopping experience for everyone. afford it. After accepting the church, the council members volunteered to spruce up the church. Since then, the Bell Tower Cultural Center has offered a variety of programs, including art classes, musical and theatrical entertainment, as well as visual arts. Those who want more of an adventure can fish, hike or go skydiving in the area. Hiking is available is several places, including Florence Mountain Park along with Newlan Creek Trail, which is part of Bureau of Land Management land. “It’s a three-mile family friendly hike,” said Councilwoman Charlette Henager. “You can hike back down into Oak Creek Grade. That’s a wonderful trail.” The Florence River Park east of Florence provides easy walking along the Arkansas River. The committee also plans to offer a kayak feature and extend the trail in the near future. Fishing is available along the river that runs through Florence, as well as Pathfinder Regional Park on the west side of Florence and other trails around Florence. Skydiving is another way to spend a day

Kevin Jack Winslow walks on a trail at Pathfinder Regional Park west of Florence. in Florence when visitors can choose one of three skydiving companies to experience the sport at the Fremont County Airport. “We do everything from training people how to skydive to one and only jumpers

(because) it’s on their bucket list,” said Out of the Blue Sky co-owner Kendra Boysen. “We wanted to provide the region with another option.” Other skydiving companies include Skydive Colorado and High Sky Adventure.

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RECREATION REPORT Woodland Park Parks & Recreation offers the following programs and sports. Sign up at least a week prior to session starting. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of participants. Call 719-687-5225 or stop by our office at 204 W. South Ave. Online registration and class information available at www.wpparksandrecreation. org.

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). December is kickball January is volleyball February is basketball March is floor hockey

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. Zumba, call if interested in Zumba. Cost is $24 per session (three classes in

a session). Must have a minimum of five participants. For ages 12 and older. Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation’s fitness center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Membership is $14 per month. Silver Sneaker memberships are free for qualifying seniors. Call 719-689-3514.

Ongoing

Silver Sneakers classic class, 10:3011:30 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 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, 719-6893514. 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.

TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Dec. 1 Lakota Cheyenne Curtis, date of birth Sept. 23, 1993 of Cripple Creek, was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of driving while ability impaired and careless driving. Bond set at $2,000. Dec. 2 Scott Michael Alexander, date of birth July 27, 1967 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for attempted second degree murder, domestic violence, third degree assault, harassment and reckless endangerment. Bond set at $100,000. Dec. 5 Nathan Daniel Bork, date of birth Jan. 25, 1979 of Woodland Park, was arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond set at $3,000. Kaysie Rae Snare, date of birth Oct. 25, 1987 of Cripple Creek, was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine-two grams

or less). This was a no bond warrant. Jason Brian Brezall, date of birth Nov. 21, 1978 of Cripple Creek, was arrested on a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Bond set at $800. Dec. 6 David Frank Peters, date of birth Nov. 29, 1961 of Pueblo, was arrested for defective brake light and driving under restraint (denied). Bond set at $3,000. Seth Elijah James Catron, date of birth Aug. 4, 1995 of Woodland Park, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with excessive alcohol content, drove vehicle without a valid driver’s license and weaving. Bond set at $1,000. Heidi Michelle Heffron, date of birth May 25, 1973 of Pueblo, was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of ID theft. Bond set at $1,049. Julie Jackie Gregory, date of birth Dec. 28, 1987 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under restraint and speeding. Bond set at $1,000.

Dec. 7 Ian Andrew Cluxton, date of birth July 22, 1979 of Woodland Park, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of criminal mischief. Bond set at $500. Dustin Thomas Martin, date of birth June 19, 1971 of Divide, was arrested on a warrant for failure to comply on an original charge of driving while ability impaired and driving under restraint. This was a no bond warrant. Dec. 8 Matthew John Monzillo, date of birth Jan. 27, 1970 of Divide, was arrested for harassment, third degree assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Bond set at $2,000. Dec. 10 Eric Dean Dlouhy, date of birth June 26, 1989 of Colorado Springs, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving under the influence per se, driving under restraint, lane usage violation and driving under the influence. Bond set at $4,000.

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Morgan Renee Cope, date of birth Jan. 30, 1991 of Woodland Park, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of criminal impersonation, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond set at $5,000. Cody Allen Hemphill, date of birth April 9, 1993 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for speeding and driving while license under restraint (denied). Bond set at $1,000. Mr. Hemphill was also arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of failure to display proof of insurance and license plate not lighted. Bond set at $400. Dec. 11 Justus Christian Baxter, date of birth May 4, 1989 of Colorado Springs, was arrested for identity theft, possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of an identification document, criminal possession of a financial device, compulsory insurance, unlawful use of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper use of spot

SALOME’S STARS FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 22, 2014

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your love of the holidays creates a special bond between you and the people in your life. Use this as a way of building stronger relationships that will carry over well beyond this time. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrangement, especially at this holiday time. And since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it? GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your positives continue to dominate, and any negative factors that squeeze in can be dealt with easily. The secret is to tackle them at once and not allow them to benefit by your neglect.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Good news: A colleague’s remarks could help you move toward ultimately resolving that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays with loved ones. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) No one reflects the bright holiday more than all you Leos and Leonas who love the shimmer and glimmer of the season. P.S.: There just might be a very special something from Santa. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Celebrate the holidays by being more receptive to new experiences. Overriding the Virgo reluctance to try new things could be the best gift you’ve given yourself in a long while. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Good news about a loved one makes the holidays even more festive. Expect some unexpected gifts, so be prepared with a few nicely wrapped packages of goodies to offer in return. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) The holiday season provides an opportunity to meet new people, some of whom you might even consider “worthy” enough to join the Scorpio’s select group of friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised if this year someone special reaches out to respond to your warmth in kind. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat’s holiday celebrations this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your very own special circle of light. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the holidays more memorable for the romantic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceans is easy enough this holiday season. And, of course, you can expect to impress people wherever you go. BORN THIS WEEK: Your dedication brings you the success you strive for, and your generosity impels you to reach out and help others on their way up. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Woodland Park junior center Bayli Jones, No. 34 in white jersey, looks for some room. Photo by Paul Magnuson

Woodland Park girls netters burning up the court Panthers are averaging a whopping 55 points per game this season By Danny Summers dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia. com If you look on the walls of the Woodland Park High School gymnasium you will notice that there is no banner associated with the girls’ basketball program. This year’s Panthers squad plan to change that and make history in the process.

“Our goal is hang a banner,” said Woodland Park sophomore guard Mackenzie Porter, who scored 29 points in the Panthers’ season opener. “We have a lot of confidence this year and we think we can make it happen.” Woodland Park senior shooting guard Kaitlyn Kemp agrees with Porter, even though the Panthers play in the same conference as defending state champion Mesa Ridge. “We all believe it’s possible,” Kemp said. “We do know we have our work cut out for us with Mesa Ridge and Canon City this year. We’re definitely up for the challenge.” Mesa Ridge is 4-3 this season after going 28-0 in 2013-14. Woodland Park hosts

Mesa Ridge Jan. 27, and travels to Mesa Ridge in the regular season finale Feb. 19. As far as anyone can tell, no Woodland Park girls’ basketball team has ever been as explosive offensively as this current bunch. In their first four games the Panthers are averaging 55 points per contest under first-year head coach Kris Kemp. Last year’s Woodland Park team averaged 35 points per game. “We feel like we can move the ball around better this year,” Kaitlyn Kemp said. “Everybody is just really clicking.” The Panthers’ roster is filled with many of the same players who were on last year’s 5-18 squad that was coached by David Graf. Among the returners are Kemp and

fellow seniors Jenny Sells, Jeannette Worscheck Katie Stunkard, Darian Sanfelice and Lexie Comer. Porter didn’t play in any varsity games as a freshman, but she did play on the junior varsity team, coached by Kris Kemp. “She gives us confidence in everything we do; even if we’re down,” Porter said. “This year is different because we have a lot of confidence in each other.” Kris Kemp said the team will use the time off during the Christmas break to continue to work on the fundamentals of the game - shooting, defense and overall team work.

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which has the address of: 178 E Lake Dr Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 6/2/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/5/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 594486 Original Principal Amount: $110,210.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $99,097.81

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Public Notices Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0047 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 1, 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: MARK S MABRY Original Beneficiary: U.S. BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 11/10/2010 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 11/29/2010 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 640329 Original Principal Amount: $147,750.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $145,975.74 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 make timely payments required under said Deed of Trust and the Evidence of Debt secured thereby. 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 578, COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 163 Bighorn Lane 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 January 28, 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. First Publication: 12/3/2014 Last Publication: 12/31/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 28, 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.

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First Publication: 12/3/2014 Last Publication: 12/31/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier

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 #: 14-108-27354

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.

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.: 2014-0048 First Publication: 12/3/2014 Last Publication: 12/31/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0049 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 2014, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: JOHN BATOK Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 10/10/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 10/20/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 621657 Original Principal Amount: $74,520.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $46,532.74 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 610, TRANQUIL ACRES, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO.

Attorney: TORBEN M WELCH Attorney Registration #34282 MESSNER & REEVES, LLC 1430 WYNKOOP STREET, SUITE 300 , DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: (303) 623-1800 Fax: (303) 623-2606 Attorney file #: 1445.312040260

The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0048 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 1, 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: ANDREW S. BICKING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, QUICKEN LOANS INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P. Date of Deed of Trust: 9/16/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 10/4/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 598544 Original Principal Amount: $128,700.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $113,803.79 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 1, BLOCK 1, SPRING VALLEY THIRD FILING, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. which has the address of: 178 E Lake Dr Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 28, 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. First Publication: 12/3/2014

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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 7 AND 8, BLOCK 33, TOWN OF VICTOR, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 315 South 5th Street Victor, CO 80860

which has the address of: 784 Blossom Rd Woodland Park, CO 80863-8115

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The failure to timely make payments as required under the Deed of Trust.

Dated: 10/6/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee

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.

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:

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of February 4, 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. First Publication: 12/10/2014 Last Publication: 1/7/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 10/9/2014 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 #: 14-100-27373 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.: 2014-0049 First Publication: 12/10/2014 Last Publication: 1/7/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0050 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 9, 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: KELLEY A SMITH Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 6/2/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/5/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 594486 Original Principal Amount: $110,210.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $99,097.81 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. LOT 7 AND 8, BLOCK 33, TOWN OF

NOTICE OF SALE

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of February 11, 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. First Publication: 12/17/2014 Last Publication: 1/14/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 10/15/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: NICHOLAS H SANTARELLI Attorney Registration #46592 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 #: 14-003272 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.: 2014-0050 First Publication: 12/17/2014 Last Publication: 1/14/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2014-0051 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 13, 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: BRYAN KAHN AND RHONDA KAHN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. DBA AMERICA'S WHOLESALE LENDER Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 7/30/2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 8/20/2007 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 609973 Original Principal Amount: $203,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $214,033.30 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. LOT 21 IN FLORISSANT ESTATES, SUBDIVISION NO. 1, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 179 Mesa Dr 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 February 11, 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. First Publication: 12/17/2014 Last Publication: 1/14/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier Dated: 10/15/2014 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Shirley A. Kint Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: COURTNEY E WRIGHT Attorney Registration #45482 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 #: 14-001815 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.: 2014-0051 First Publication: 12/17/2014 Last Publication: 1/14/2015 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE District Court Teller County, Colorado 101 W. Bennett Ave./PO Box 997 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 In the Matter of the Determination of

Notices the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:

PUBLIC NOTICE

NoticeDistrict To Creditors Court

Teller County, Colorado 101 W. Bennett Ave./PO Box 997 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or both, and of interests in property of William Gordon Lennox, Deceased Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address): David C. Conley David C. Conley, PC 24 S. Weber, Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone Number: 719-633-3334 E-mail: conleypc@pcisys.net FAX Number: 719-471-1663 Atty. Reg. #: 12758 Case Number: 2014 PR 030056 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND AMENDED NOTICE OF NON-APPEARANCE HEARING PURSUANT TO C.R.P.P. 8.8 ****** Attendance at this hearing is not required or expected.

That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to INTEGRITY BANK & TRUST FBO DAVID L BROWN ROTH IRA, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said To advertise your publiccertificate noticesholder. call 303-566-4100

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DISTRICT COURT, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO 101 West Bennett Avenue Cripple Creek CO 80813 (719) 689-2543 Plaintiff(s): OCK LLC d/b/a/ OCK LLC 401k PLAN FBO KEVIN POOL, a Colorado limited liability company Defendant(s): DONALD J. HOTAVIS; KATE M. HOTAVIS; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action Attorney for Plaintiff: Noah Klug, Atty No. 39163 THE KLUG LAW FIRM, LLC PO Box 6683 Breckenridge CO 80424-6683 Telephone: 970-468-4953 Noah@TheKlugLawFirm.com Case Number: 2014CV30119 * Div. 11 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION

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THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS

1. A Verified Petition for Determination of Heirship to determine the lawful heirs of William Gordon Lennox, relating to real property legally described below has been filed in Teller County District Court. All interested persons and owners by inheritance are directed to appear and answer the Petition within 35 days after service by publication. Any objections to the Petition must be filed in writing with the Court and the required filing fee paid.

You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the Clerk of the Court.

2. A non-appearance hearing on the Petition is set for January 19, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at 270 S. Tejon, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice.

3. The hearing shall be limited to the objections timely filed and the parties answering the Petition in a timely manner. 4. The following individuals may claim an interest in the property. Jane Herner: 289 El Cielito Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-2306 Doug Jansson: 8840 Hirning Road, Lenexa, KS 66220 Bruce Jansson: 942 South Oakland Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106 5. The following is the legal description of the property set forth in the Petition: That portion of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, the Northeast Quarter of Section 6 and the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, in Township 13 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, described as follows: BEGINNING at the Quarter Corner on the East line of Section 6, Township 13 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian and running thence East 493.55 feet to a point on the West line of the Ute Pass County Road, thence North 24 degrees 31 minutes West 105 feet along said West line of road to a point; Thence North 8 degrees 05 minutes West 766.71 feet along said West line of road to a point; Thence West 993.98 feet to a point; Thence South 76 degrees 45 minutes West 725.08 feet to a point; Thence South 43 degrees 45 minutes West 1854.52 feet to a point; Thence South 818.93 feet to a point; Thence North 43 degrees 45 minutes East 2035.17 to a point; Thence East 1232.65 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER with a perpetual right of way over the land of The Crystola Cooperative Association, its successors and assigns, between the above described premises and the Crystola Station on the Colorado Midland Railway; EXCEPT that portion of the above described premises taken by the State Department of Highways, Division of Highways, State of Colorado by Rule and Order recorded September 30, 1977 in Book 2966 at Page 332, Counties of El Paso and Teller, State of Colorado. /s/ Duly signed original on file at David C. Conley, P.C. Date: December 12, 2014 David C. Conley, #12758 Attorney for Petitioners Douglas Jansson and Bruce Jansson ***** IMPORTANT NOTICE***** Any interested person wishing to object to the requested action set forth in the attached Motion/Petition and proposed Order must file a written objection with the Court on or before the hearing and must furnish a copy of the objection to the person requesting the court order. JDF 722 (Objection form) is available on the Colorado Judicial Branch website (www.courts.state.co.us). If no objection is filed, the Court may take action on the Motion/Petition without further notice or hearing. If any objection is filed, the objecting party must, within 14 days after filing the objection, set the objection for an appearance hearing. Failure to timely set the objection for an appearance hearing as required shall result in the dismissal of the objection with prejudice without further hearing. Legal Notice No.: 72515 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: January 7, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of James E. Cushman, Deceased Case Number: 14PR30047 All persons or entities having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Teller County or El Paso County, Colorado on or before July 1, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred. Lyn Cushman, Personal Representative P.O. Box 2045, Woodland Park, CO 80866 Legal Notice No.: 72517 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: January 14, 2015 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT COURT, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO 101 West Bennett Avenue Cripple Creek CO 80813 (719) 689-2543

This is an action involving real property located in the County of Teller, State of Colorado, described as follows: L13 SPRING VALLEY 5 (30) 29.191-4-21 R0013694 (Formerly assessed in the name of Donald J. and Kate M. Hotavis) Also known as: 509 Ridge Rd., Divide CO 80814, together with all its appurtenances Date: November 13, 2014 /s/ Noah Klug Attorney for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to Rule 4(g), Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure. This form should not be used where personal service is desired. *Rule 12(a), C.R.C.P., allows 35 days for answer or response where service of process is by publication. However, under various statutes, a different response time is set forth: e.g., §38-6-104, C.R.S. (eminent domain); §38-36-121, C.R.S. (Torrens registration) Legal Notice No.: 72420 First Publication: November 26, 2014 Last Publication: December 24, 2014 Published in the Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice Notice of Sale Contents unknown and miscellaneous boxes of personal items belonging to Tara Ruiz whose last known address is P.O. Box 811 Cripple Creek, CO and stored in Unit #27, STORAGE ONE/ Cripple Creek (410 Xenia Street), Cripple Creek, CO 80813 will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after January 2nd, 2015 Legal Notice No.: 72513 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice Notice of Sale Contents unknown and miscellaneous boxes of personal items belonging to Jessy Downs 329 Portland Drive Cripple Creek, CO and stored in Unit #5, STORAGE ONE/ Cripple Creek (410 Xenia Street), Cripple Creek, CO 80813 will be sold at auction or otherwise disposed of at this location after January 2nd, 2015 Legal Notice No.:72512 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

Government Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110087 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of RUTH BORDEN and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of RUTH BORDEN. 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: RUTH BORDEN C/O SHIRLEY RENFROW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L16 B4 WESTWOOD LAKES RESUB That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to INTEGRITY BANK & TRUST FBO DAVID L BROWN ROTH IRA, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72471 First date of Publication:

Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014.

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ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72471 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110315 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of WILMA W & TIMOTHY KLINE and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of WILMA W & TIMOTHY KLINE. 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: WILMA W & TIMOTHY KLINE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L11 B25 VICTOR That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to BEAR R WOODWARD, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72472 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110124 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of SHILOH PLAIN INC and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of SHILOH PLAIN INC. 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: SHILOH PLAIN INC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: 28-14-69 PT L26 S OF SECOND MILLION MS 15969, E OF ANNIE MAY MS 11022, AND NE OF HWY 67 SR That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to SHERRY LEE WEINSTOCK, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72473 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110496 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of Wm DENNIS RUPP and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of Wm DENNIS RUPP. 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: Wm DENNIS RUPP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L23 B1 ARABIAN ACRES 2 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to ELLIE M HURLEY, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.

property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:

L23 B1 ARABIAN ACRES 2

22 Pikes Peak Courier

L15 CCME 6

That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to ELLIE M HURLEY, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.

That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to CHARLES A LONG, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.

That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to TOMMY F YOWELL & DAVID A FENOGLIO, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.

Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014.

Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014.

ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO

Legal Notice No.: 72477 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO

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Legal Notice No.: 72474 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110131 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of STEVEN D & VICTORIA L CAMPBELL and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of STEVEN D & VICTORIA L CAMPBELL. 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: STEVEN D & VICTORIA L CAMPBELL COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES POA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L1600 COLO MTN EST 11 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to ONDRAKS, LLC, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72475 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110542 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of STOCKBRIDGE PROPERTIES LLC and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of STOCKBRIDGE PROPERTIES LLC. 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: STOCKBRIDGE PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L33 B6 ORIOLE ADD That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to ELLIE M HURLEY, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72476 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110261 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of AAREF AHMED HEJRES and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of AAREF AHMED HEJRES. 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: AAREF AHMED HEJRES CRIPPLE CREEK MOUNTAIN ESTATES - POA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L15 CCME 6 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to CHARLES A LONG, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110544 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of STOCKBRIDGE PROPERTIES LLC and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of STOCKBRIDGE PROPERTIES LLC. 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: STOCKBRIDGE PROPERTIES LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L37 & 38 B4 CR CK CAP HILL That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to ELLIE M HURLEY, 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 April 22, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 3rd day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72478 First date of Publication: December 10, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110066 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of HECTOR BALCACER and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of HECTOR BALCACER. 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: HECTOR BALCACER LITCHFIELD FINANCIAL CORP C/O TEXTRON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L11 & 12 B2 MONTROSE ADD That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to TOMMY F YOWELL & DAVID A FENOGLIO, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72491 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110080 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of ALEXANDER R BECERRA JR and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of JACK D ENGLAND, DOPC. 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: JACK D ENGLAND, DOPC CRIPPLE CREEK MOUNTAIN ESTATES – POA MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER CO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L12 CCME 8 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to TOMMY F YOWELL & DAVID A FENOGLIO, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder.

State of Colorado, to-wit: L12 CCME 8

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Legal Notice No.: 72492 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110390 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of MURPHY FAMILY TRUST and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of MURPHY FAMILY TRUST. 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: MURPHY FAMILY TRUST ELMO D MURPHY GERALDINE FIX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L14 B4 CRYSTAL PEAK EST 1 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to ONDRAKS, LLC, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72493 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110391 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of MURPHY FAMILY TRUST and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of MURPHY FAMILY TRUST. 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: MURPHY FAMILY TRUST ELMO D MURPHY GERALDINE FIX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L15 B4 CRYSTAL PEAK EST 1 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to LZ ESTATES, LP, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72494 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110091 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of BOTTOM LINE RESULTS INC and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of BOTTOM LINE RESULTS INC. 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: BOTTOM LINE RESULTS INC PARK STATE BANK & TRUST TRI-STATE INVESTMENTS EQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO BYRON M SUMMERS IRA EQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO JOHN POLLAK IRA EQUITY TRUST CO CUSTODIAN FBO DANNA SEALE IRA JOHN C & SHARON J SLEEPER C/O ALAN F BARTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L2 B12 SHERWOOD FOREST EST 3 That, at said sale, said property was

C & SHARON J SLEEPER 22 JOHN C/O ALAN F BARTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:

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L2 B12 SHERWOOD FOREST EST 3 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to THOMAS & RHONDA HANSCH, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72495 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110392 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of MURPHY FAMILY TRUST and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of MURPHY FAMILY TRUST. 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: MURPHY FAMILY TRUST ELMO D MURPHY GERALDINE FIX NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L16 B4 CRYSTAL PEAK EST 1 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to LZ ESTATES LP, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72496 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110094 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of RALPH S & LUCILLE A BRANDT and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of RALPH S & LUCILLE A BRANDT. 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: RALPH S & LUCILLE A BRANDT DAVID P & NANCY BRANDT PARK STATE BANK & TRUST COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L1-3 B20 VICT That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to THOMAS & RHONDA HANSCH, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72497 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO 20110411 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of GEORGE & LULU ODONGO and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of GEORGE & LULU ODONGO. 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 taxes, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to: GEORGE & LULU ODONGO GHD LAND ACQUISITION LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:

name the same was taxes, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to: GEORGE & LULU ODONGO GHD LAND ACQUISITION LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit:

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L10-11 B11 CR CK 1ST ADD That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to BRIAN K & AMY EMERSON, who on November 15, 2014 assigned said Certificate of Purchase to BRIAN K EMERSON, 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 April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s Deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72498 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110100 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of SAM BROWN and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of SAM BROWN. 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: SAM BROWN PARK STATE BANK & TRUST SANDRA E SCOTT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: W25FT OF E50FT L17-19 B12 VICT That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to THOMAS & RHONDA HANSCH, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72499 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110286 The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of JAMES H SR & MARY R HURTT and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of JAMES H SR & MARY R HURTT. 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 H SR & MARY R HURTT WARNER NELSON CRIPPLE CREEK MOUNTAIN ESTATES – POA MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER CO NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: L42 CCME 19-2 That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certificate of purchase was duly issued therefore to TOMMY F YOWELL & DAVID A FENOGLIO, the present holders and legal owners thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before April 29, 2015, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certificate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 10th day of December, A.D. 2014. ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 72500 First date of Publication: December 17, 2014 Second date of Publication: December 24, 2014 Third and last date of Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET The proposed 2015 Budget for the TellerPark Conservation District is available for review at its offices located at 800 Research Drive, Suite 160, Woodland Park, CO 80863, during the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Questions or objections must be submitted prior to adoption of the budget on January 13, 2015. C.R.S. 29-1-106(3)(b). Legal Notice No.: 72511 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TELLER COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW JANUARY 7, 2015 AT 2:00 P.M. 1010 West Evergreen Heights Drive MEETING AGENDA I. Convene A. Roll Call

December 24, 2014 Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TELLER COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW JANUARY 7, 2015 AT 2:00 P.M. 1010 West Evergreen Heights Drive

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MEETING AGENDA I. Convene A. Roll Call B. Approve Posting & Publication Site For Board of Review Public Notices C. Chairman & Vice - Chairman Elections D. Approve Meeting Dates And Times For 2015 E. Review & Approve minutes from the December 3, 2014 Meeting II. Contractor Licenses A. Purgatoire Valley Construction Inc./Troy D. Houg/Reactivation of License #28083A & change of examinee B. HOMEfix LLC/Griff R. Hanning/Class C-1 III. Adjournment Legal Notice No.: 72514 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier PUBLIC NOTICE City of Woodland Park The Woodland Park Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider an Amendment to The Sanctuary, Planned Unit Development / Planned Business Development (PUD/PUD) Final Development Plan also known as Charis Bible College on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Case ZON14-003 Andrew Wommack Ministries, Inc. Planned Unit Development/Planned Business Development (PUD/PBD) Amendment: Request to consider a PUD/PBD Amendment to the Final Development Plan at 800 Gospel Truth Way with a legal description of Lot 1, The Sanctuary, Woodland Park, Colorado. The purpose of the amendment is to modify the Charis Bible College, Phase 2 facilities to construct a five level parking structure with 1,083 stalls and increase the auditorium seating from 2,500 seats to 3,185 seats within the 217,000 SF religious and educational center. The request is submitted by applicant Andrew Wommack Ministries, Inc. The Planning Commission meeting on January 8, 2015 begins at 7:00PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado. Please contact the Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5283 if you have any questions. Legal Notice No.: 72516 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier Public Notice TOWN OF GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, COLORADO PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TUESDAY, January 13, 2015 – 6:30 P.M. TOWN HALL, 10615 GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS ROAD Notice is hereby given that the Town of Green Mountain Falls Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to solicit public input and to consider a request for Special Use Permit Applications for vacation rentals from property owners from the following addresses: Bradd & Lyn Bigman at 10865 Myrtle St.; Ronne Hopper at 10820 Grand View, 6821 Douglas Way and 6816 Douglas Way. Mary Duval, Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 72519 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to CRS 38-21.5-101 that Ute Pass U Store It, 11240 West Highway 24, Crystola, CO. 80819, will sell or otherwise dispose of personal property described below for default of payment unless payment is received by 12/31/14. Disposal of property will be by public auction on 1/8/15 at 10am at the Ute Pass U Store It, 11240 W Highway 24, Crystola, CO. Delinquent tenants whose property will be auctioned: Unit D2, whose last known name and address is: Carol Machen, 7135 Independence Square, #106, Colorado Springs, CO. 80915 Items of personal property to be sold are: misc. household goods. Legal Notice No.: 72521 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to CRS 38-21.5-101 that Ute Pass U Store It, 11240 West Highway 24, Crystola, CO. 80819, will sell or otherwise dispose of personal property described below for default of payment unless payment is received by 12/31/14. Disposal of property will be by public auction on 1/8/15 at 10am at the Ute Pass U Store It, 11240 W Highway 24, Crystola, CO. Delinquent tenants whose property will be auctioned: Unit C2, whose last known name and address is: Heather Gist, 1051 Paradise Valley Dr, Woodland Park, CO. 80863 Items of personal property to be sold are: misc. household goods. Legal Notice No.: 72522 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to CRS 38-21.5-101 that Ute Pass U Store It, 11240 West Highway 24, Crystola, CO. 80819, will sell or otherwise dispose of personal property described below for default of payment unless payment is received by 12/31/14. Disposal of property will be by public auction on 1/8/15 at 10am at the Ute Pass U Store It, 11240 W Highway 24, Crystola, CO. Delinquent tenants whose property will be auctioned: Unit D6, whose last known name and address is: Mike Machen, 3112 E. Platte, Apt 1, Colorado Springs, CO. 80909 Items of personal property to be sold are: misc. household goods. Legal Notice No.: 72523 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier

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December 24, 2014

Panthers will use Christmas break to retool and refocus

Woodland Park sophomore guard Sam Levy is gaining valuable playing experience this season. Photos by Paul Magnuson

Woodland Park boys’ basketball team is winless after five games By Danny Summers

dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Woodland Park junior Jason Kekich, No. 10 in white jersey, is averaging about four points per game for the Panthers.

Woodland Park High School boys’ basketball coach John Paul Geniesse will be the first to acknowledge that wins and losses matter a lot. But the new Panthers’ coach is more interested in building a program that will have long term success. “We need to get better, and we will get better, but it’s a process,” Geniesse said. “Everything that we do right now in terms of mistakes is correctable. Everything that we do well is continued praise.” The Panthers are winless through their first five games as they head into the Christmas break. They have lost by an average score of 72-39; a clear indication that they need to improve in several facets of the game. “Our tempo needs to get better and we have to take better care of the basketball,” Geniesse said “I think we get a little too anxious when we see kind of tense up a little bit and we don’t see the whole floor. We’re trying to make a play by ourselves instead of looking for someone or dribbling out of it, or make the extra pass out of it. We allow the pressure to get to us before we relieve the pressure.” Geniesse has a relatively young squad that should eventually turn the corner and become winners on the court, as well as off. “We talk to our kids we need to get better every day, and whatever we’re doing get better every day,” Geniesse said. “We’ve done that for the most part, but it’s a long process. It’s also a very rewarding process for our kids. “For me I’m super blessed to be at this tremendous high school and this tremendous community. Things will only get better for this team.” The coach built the Discovery Canyon Campus basketball program from scratch and turned the Thunder into a legitimate playoff contender. His final season at the school

(2012-13), Discovery Canyon was 17-8 and advanced to the second round of the Class 4A state playoffs. Geniesse has assembled a relatively young team with two freshmen, three sophomores and four juniors on the varsity. The only seniors are Sam Hopfe (a 6-foot-4 center) and Justin Logsdon (a 5-10 guard). Hopfe leads the Panthers in scoring (9.8 points per game), and rebounds (4.6). Logsdon is third in scoring (5 ppg). A third senior, two-year starter Dakota Herman, is out for the season with a broken right leg. Other Woodland Park players putting up quality numbers are juniors Dominik Cunico (7.2 ppg), Jason Kekich (3.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg) and Dalton LaFever (4.0 ppg, 3.8 rpg). The Panthers are off until Jan. 3, when they travel to Roosevelt to play in the Roughrider Shootout. “We had to be so quick with our preparation to start the season, now we finally have time to break things down,” Geniesse said. “We’re going to slow the teaching process down and take our time to teach what we want and really fine tune how we want our feet. Where do we want our hands? Where are we in the help line? All those little things that lead to big things.” Geniesse is Woodland Park’s third coach in four seasons and has a brand new staff that includes former DCC assistant Lee Hodge, Steve Edwards and Mike Arseneau. “Our kids have worked extremely hard and we know that it’s not easy coming into a new system with the expectations we have as coaches,” Geniesse said. “We push our kids and want to make sure they get better every day. That’s important for us and we have high expectations for our kids. “It’s always coaching. It’s always teaching. A tremendous love for our kids that will eventually blossom to where we want them to be.”

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December 24, 2014

Up Your Nose Sinus Spray

took 2 years to invent. I was tired of always having sinus problems states Mark Duvall, co-owner of Whole In The Wall Herb Shoppe by City Market. I tired everything out there with little to no help. I kept mixing many of our products with not much success until I put together this incredible spray. I knew within one hr. after spraying it up my nose that I had discovered a Sinus foumula that may work with allergies, nasal decongestant, cleansing, infection plus Cold & Flu viruses, etc...

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