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Teller County, Colorado • Volume 52, Issue 41

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Town manager plan mulled Concerns raised about government changes By Pat Hill

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Above, colorful Colorado is keeping the local “leaf peepers” busy in the high country. At right, some would say the “back side” of Pikes Peak is the most beautiful in the fall. For additional photos, see Page 19.

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Council supports aquatic center Resolves to explore all funding options By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

Woodland Park City Council met a full house when Mayor Dave Turley convened the Oct. 3 meeting. The running joke throughout the evening was that the crowd was there to hear the Woodland Park Visitors Center annual recap from Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce President Debbie Miller. Actually, most people were there to support the Woodland Aquatic Project. Project Board President Gerry Simon presented a resolution that suggested a change in the use of the city’s 410 Street Fund to help pay for the cost of building, POSTAL ADDRESS

maintaining and running an aquatic center in Woodland Park. The 410 fund is a 1-percent sales tax that was approved by the voters in 1984 to pay for paving Woodland Park’s dirt streets, installing sidewalks and improving drainage. Changing the use of that fund, even if only partially, would take another vote, a provision that was covered in section 2 of the Woodland Aquatic Project resolution. In the event that voters approve the tax change, section 3 asks council to approve a site for the aquatic center, select a contractor and use the city’s general fund to commission a concept design. More than 20 people in the audience signed up to speak on the resolution and, in the interest of time, the council agreed to limit public discussion to a total of one hour. Board Director Steve Jeroslow told

the council that he was outraged that they would put an “artificial” limit on something so important but Turley said it wasn’t an artificial limit but an actual one and that Jeroslow should use his speaking time wisely. Jeroslow said it was the council’s obligation to maintain and improve the city’s good quality of life. “The aquatic center appeals to every segment of the community,” he said. It appeared that everyone at the meeting agreed with that statement, including councilmembers. Their reasons were many; including a pool would be good for the children and the school district, good for seniors and a boon for the economy. Many in the audience had been waiting for more than 20 years for a swimming pool. Some of the high school students that spoke in support of the project have waited their entire lives. Dr. Richard Harris, who has been practicing medicine in Woodland Park for 35 years, said a pool would be great therapy for the many retired veterans he serves who have Printed on recycled sacrificed their bodies and health in service newsprint. Please to their country. recycle this copy. Once public comment ended, the council proceeded with deliberations. Councilmember Gary Brovetto asked Simon why Council continues on Page 21

Get rid of the current form of government in Green Mountain Falls, appoint the public works director, Rob McArthur, as the town manager and turn over policing duties to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Those are revolutionary proposals for a town with 930 residents yet Jane Newberry, mayor pro tem, ignited a discussion, beginning with the idea of a town manager at the Oct. 1 town board meeting. To support her proposals, Newberry said she had been advised by the town attorney, Lisa Tormoen Hickey, and legal counsel for the insurance company, CIRSA, and the Colorado Municipal League to change the form of government. “The town manager would function as a CEO and the board would set policy,” Newberry said. While supporting the idea of a town manager, trustee Tyler Stevens expressed concern about the haste. “I think we need to learn more about it, how it applies to Green Mountain Falls,” he said. “Do we need to strategize the implementation? Then we need to actually roll it out and do it.” The trustees, Stevens, Mac Pitrone, Howard Price, Margaret Peterson, Newberry and Ralph LoCascio agreed to do the research and host public meetings but hold the final vote Jan. 7, rather than the first deadline mentioned, Jan. 1. “Since I’ve been mayor I have looked into town management; I think it would be beneficial for our town,” said Mayor Lorrie Worthey. “I do support having a town manager but I don’t see the rush, why we have to decide by Jan. 1.” Amid the discussion, McArthur threw a possible wrench into the motion. “The one thing you have to consider is that the budget goes into effect for 2014 by Jan. 1, regardless of when the meetings are,” he said. “Unless you want to go through the process all over again, you’re going to have to decide which form of government you are going to use so the budget can be put together.” Stevens responded. “Develop two budgets,” he said. “This is huge! Changing the form of government is huge.” In the end, in a unanimous vote, the board approved the motion of making a decision by Jan. 7. With the issue still up in the air, the suggestion that McArthur be the town manager was postponed.

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Newberry, along with trustee Price, laid the groundwork for changing the way the town is policed. According to a report by Price, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa has offered to open a sub-station in Green Mountain Falls that will be staffed during the day by sheriff’s deputies. The offer is a result of the county’s voters approving ballot issue 1A in November, which increased the sales tax by .23 percent which is expected to raise $17 million a year. Town continues on Page 21

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Visitors Center impacts local revenue Gold Hill Theaters to serve wine, beer By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

After reviewing what the Woodland Park Visitors Center does, Woodland Park Chamber President Debbie Miller told the Woodland Park City Council on Oct. 3 that every dollar spent supporting the center’s mission returns $4.84 cents to the city’s coffers. “That is a great return on investment,” she said. The city contracted the running of the center to the chamber in 2013 to the tune

of about $38,000. The chamber supplemented that with an additional $18,000 but the return on that investment was estimated by Miller to be almost $186,000, much of it in lodging tax revenue. After expressing their appreciation for the chamber’s efforts, councilmembers then approved several items of new business. First was a contract with Andersen Construction Co. for the repair and replacement of the Ute Pass Historical Society Museum’s foundation. Funds for this $36,000 contract will be taken from the city’s revolving loan fund. Next they approved a new beer and wine license for Gold Hill Theaters. Theater manager Ed Shirk said serving alcoholic beverages at theaters is a growing trend. He assured the council that the alcohol

The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department will hold the annual chili supper from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the fire station. The event is a family get-together with entertainment for the children.

$8 million released for U.S. 24

The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments board of directors released more than $8 million in federal emergency funds to repair the damage on U.S. 24 during the recent flooding. Work will begin soon and will include rebuilding and flood mitigation. The release is the result of an

cal campus. When people tie into that sewer system, the contract allows the hospital to be reimbursed its costs. “This is money that has already been spent,” he said. “This just allows us to get that money back when people want to hook in. Because of the economy, it’s taking longer than we expected, so we’re asking for a five-year extension.” Finally, the council approved a change in the city’s liquor license codes that would streamline the process. New liquor licenses and special events permits for events would be brought to council for approval; renewals and permits for typical special events will be approved by the city clerk’s office. Deputy Clerk Suzanne Leclercq said changes in the liquor licensing process will be evident almost immediately.

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service area would be away from the concession stands, that there would be a twodrink limit and that care would be taken not to disrupt the theater’s family-friendly atmosphere. Eventually he hopes to add a limited menu from Carmen’s a Tapas Grill & Bar, located next to the theater. Former Councilmember Terry Harrison spoke in support of the liquor license. “I think this is a great idea,” he said. “If I can get a hair cut and have a beer, why not see a movie and have a beer.” The council also approved an extension of the Pikes Peak Regional Medical Center Association’s sewer reimbursement contract. Association President Curt Grina said that when the hospital was built, the association paid the entire cost of the sewer connection between the city and the medi-

amendment to the regional Transportation Improvement Program.

Butte Christmas show auditions called

Auditions for the Butte Theater’s annual Christmas show will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 and Monday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Butte Theater. All ages will be considered. No need to bring audition material as those who audition will be asked to read from the script. Children 12 years old and younger who audition are asked to be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 719689-6402.

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phill@ourcoloradonews.com Because of the partial shutdown of the U.S. government, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument closed its doors on Oct. 1. “We have four hours to be out of here,” said Ranger Jeff Wolin. Some employees are exempt from the order to close the national parks. “We have

law enforcement here to patrol the park as well as facilities’ employees to keep the utilities on,” Wolin said. With the possibility of a deal being reach by Congress within the next few days, Wolin urged the public to keep track of the news. “When a deal is reached, call ahead to make sure we are open,” he said. The national parks are only one of services being cut to the public because of Congress’ failure to agree on a budget deal.

Mine to Mine Challenge set for Oct. 12 Beer garden and prizes will be available to participants History meets modern day in a unique road race from a historic Old West mine to a present-day working mine. The city of Cripple Creek will hold its Mine to Mine Challenge race on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. The race is starting across from the Mollie Kathleen Mine at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center and will end at the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Co. The distance will be 9K. This road race is point-to-point and includes mixed flats and hills. A bag-drop service will be available for all runners. Transportation will be provided from the finish line to the Brass Ass Beer Garden and to the starting line.

A beer garden, live bands and treats will be available to runners after the race at the Brass Ass parking lot from 1 to 9 p.m. at 264 E.Bennett Ave., the Brass Ass parking lot is located just behind the casino along Myers Avenue. Race packets will be available for pickup on Oct. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Colorado Running Co. in downtown Colorado Springs. Packet pick-up will also be available on race day at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center starting at 8 a.m. on Oct. 12. A portion of State Highway 67 will be closed for the race. The race takes place at an altitude of 9,494 feet. Those who will participate are asked hydrate accordingly and take necessary precautions. The temperature will be 10 degrees cooler than in the Colorado Springs area.

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BUSINESS BUZZ The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at phill@ourcoloradonews.com or 687-3006. Sturman Industries, in conjunction with the Department of Defense, successfully completed testing to demonstrate the capability of a fuel system that is JP-8 (jet fuel used by the military) and alternative-fuel compatible. The goal was to accomplish this objective while maintaining widespread commercialization potential for the resultant product. According to a press release from the company, future military diesel engines will require fuelsystem improvements to meet their desired performance targets. Eddie Sturman developed the digital-valve technology and today Sturman Industries specializes in modernizing systems to meet environmental and industry demands. Sturman Industries is located in Woodland Park. According to the Roshek Report, 59 homes sold in Teller County and Ute Pass in August. In Woodland Park, of 31 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 29866 N. Colorado Highway 67, was $1,430,000, the lowest, at 721 Fullview St., was $117,000. In Divide, of 12 homes sold, the highestpriced, at 4050 Omer Road, was $310,00, the lowest, at 174 Friar Tuck Drive, was $130,000. In Florissant, of 13 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 973 Balanced Rock Road, was $520,000, the lowest, at 501 Rainier Drive, was $90,000. In Ute Pass, of three homes sold, the highest-priced, at 9045 Ute Road, was $231,000, the lowest, at 9390 Mountain Road, was $145,000.

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The lights are still on, but local federal installations were affected by the government shutdown. Photo by Rob Carrigan

Thousands affected locally by shutdown Air Force Academy chapel, fossil beds among landmarks closed By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com The Air Force Academy commissary was extra busy on Tuesday, one day after the partial U.S. government shutdown. That’s because an announcement was made earlier in the day that beginning Wednesday, the commissary would be closed until further notice. That scenario was just one of many involving government-run agencies in the Pikes Peak region. According to sources, most Defense Department offices employees showed up for work Tuesday morning, but the majorities of those workers received furlough notices and were sent home. The federal government shutdown also affected the area’s only national park, Florissant Fossil Beds in Florissant. Folks who visited the Fossil Beds’ web site on Tuesday were greeted with this message: “Because of the federal government shutdown, all national parks are closed and National Park Service web pages are not operating. For more information, go to

www.doi.gov.” The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau released a statement Tuesday morning that stated that the Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel and Peterson Air & Space Museum were closed temporarily because of the current government status. The statement also read that even though Pikes Peak is federally owned, the mountain is operated via a permit from the National Forest Service with the city of Colorado Springs. “All attraction employees, including forest rangers, are employed by the city and thus not affected by the shutdown. Pikes Peak, the Summit House and the Pikes Peak Highway, are all open and operating normally,” the statement read. “At this time, travel for all intercollegiate athletics is canceled – this includes the Air Force-Navy game on Saturday, Oct. 5. The statement also said that Air Force will attempt to play all home intercollegiate athletic contests but those may be canceled, as well. By Tuesday afternoon there was talk that the football game - which is sold out and scheduled to be televised nationally by CBS – might be back on because of private funding. According to various Colorado Springs news outlets, a military source said that there is a 50/50 chance that the game

will be played with conference fees, conference television money and ticket revenue making up for a lack of government funding. A decision must be made by 10 a.m. Thursday or the game will be canceled or postponed. A likely makeup date is Dec. 7. In the meantime, Air Force is practicing as if it might travel to the East Coast to play the game. Even some Air Force Academy civilian employees were furloughed Tuesday, including public affairs officers John Van Winkle and Meade Warthen. “We will start our furloughs today and we will be on furlough until further notice,” Van Winkle said in an email. “We are not allowed to work, or volunteer assistance. Likewise, all government cell phones that we use are off and turned in for the duration of the furlough/shutdown.” Congressmen Doug Lamborn, whose constituents area spread over a large part of El Paso and Teller counties, furloughed 43 percent of his staff in Washington, D.C., according to his spokesman Catherine Mortensen. The government shutdown wasn’t felt on Wall Street on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished up 62.03 points at 15,191.70. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ were also up.

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Tips on how to prepare for winter Precautions need to be taken in the coming months for safety By Sherri Albertson Contributing writer

October is the time of year for winter readiness in the mountains. Here are some preparation tips to help get started. There is snow in the forecast again, but before getting dependent on running the heat at night – it’s important to do two things. One, have the furnace inspected and two, schedule a visit from a local chimney sweep. Maintaining the furnace will keep it running efficiently, reduce energy costs and keep everyone safe and warm. Remember to change the air filter and have a licensed service technician clean the flame and heat sensors, the burner and the oil pump and the stack control, as needed. Also, check the outside vents for any blockages like leaves or nests. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a branch of FEMA, more than onethird of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their homes. Heating fires also account for 36 percent of residential home fires in rural areas every year. Often these fires are because of creosote buildup in chimneys and stovepipes. In addition to having the chimney inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist, homeowners should keep the area around the hearth clear of flammable debris; leave glass doors open while burning a fire to ensure that the fire receives enough air to ensure complete combustion and keep creosote from building up in the chimney and close glass doors or metal mesh screening when the fire is out to keep air from blowing hot embers in the room.

Winter could be right around the corner here in the Pikes Peak region. Photo by Rob Carrigan Remember to burn seasoned hardwoods whenever possible, never burn cardboard or trash in the fireplace or woodstove and store stacked firewood at least 30 feet away from the home. Also check around the chimney for any low hanging branches that may catch fire from a spark. Daylight-saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 3 – so this is also the time to change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitors. By this point, the first frost has already happened, so it’s time to tuck in the garden and yard for a long winter’s nap. Those who haven’t already, need to fertilize the lawn and aerate, if needed, and blow out irrigation systems. Also carefully prune any dead branches from trees and shrubs, but keep up with watering new or young plantings until the ground freezes completely. It’s now time to dig up flower bulbs like dahlias and gladiolus and to plant tulips for next spring’s showing. Seeds can also be saved from many types of annuals. Gently clean off dirt and store bulbs and seeds in paper bags in a cool, dry location away from direct light. Also apply a thick layer of mulch (3 or more inches) to any bedding areas to help insulate them

throughout the coldest months. Once finished with the outdoor gardening task, don’t forget to clean, sharpen and lubricate tools before storing them. While checking off outdoor preparation chores, take a moment to clean the leaves out of gutters to prevent ice buildup and tune up tractors and snowplows so they’re ready to go. Winter activities are the reason that many have moved to this area, but there are precautions to keep in mind as well. The coming months are not only popular for skiing, snowmobiling and other outdoor sports, they are also well-liked by hunters. Those who have plans for hiking or backcountry skiing should be aware of their surroundings and remember to wear some type of blaze orange clothing or accessory. Stay on the trail, take extra supplies, never hike alone and make sure someone knows where one will be and when they plan to return. It’s also wise to keep an emergency kit in the car during this season. According to AAA Colorado, the kit should include, but not be limited to, a flashlight and spare batteries, a gallon of water, a water-repelling blanket, a container of non-clumping cat litter, a shovel, snow brush and flares.

‘Snow’ much To learn Snow is much more than white, wet and cold. There are many different facts about snow that make it unique and one of the more complex types of precipitation. • Although snow appears white because of the countless tiny surfaces of each snowflake crystal reflecting most of the wavelengths of light, snowflakes are actually colorless. Snow may take on other colors thanks to particulates in the air or even from different strains of algae. • Many places around the world hold certain world records pertaining to snow. The most snow to fall in a 24-hour period occurred in 1921 in Silver Lake, where 76 inches of snow fell. However, the most snow to fall in one year took place on Mount Baker in the state of Washington. This area saw more than 1,000 inches of snowfall during the 1998-99 season. • The world’s largest snow sculpture was called “Romantic Feelings” and was 656 feet long and 115 feet tall. The sculpture was on display at the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Heilongjiang Province in China. By preparing ahead of time, everyone can get the most enjoyment out the coming season. As Ben Franklin once said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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Dropping names before Yankees were strong It is weird, but I think I ran into Rick “Goose” Gossage when walking the dogs today. He was jogging, but said “hello.” I thought about legacy, coincidence, high-powered names and old-time baseball. I didn’t have my Yankee hat on, and the dogs didn’t recognize him, or if they did, they didn’t realize he was in the Baseball Hall of Fame. So much for dropping names. Long before the Yankees were strong, Carrigan was a household name in Boston, Maine, and all over New England. Bill “Rough”Carrigan was “deadballera” catcher and played 10 seasons for the Boston Red Sox. In the middle of the season in 1913, he replaced defending World Series manager Jake Stahl as a player manager. Later, he returned as Boston’s manager in 1927 and stayed until 1929. Carrigan was fairly small for major league baseball, only about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and weighed about 175 pounds. “In the spring of 1906, Carrigan was signed to a Red Sox contract by Charles Taylor, the father of Red Sox owner John I. Taylor. Carrigan joined the struggling Red Sox directly in the middle of the season, immediately catching the likes of Bill Dinneen and Cy Young,” according to Mark Amour, for the SABR Baseball Biography Project. The next few seasons established him as a reliable contributor on the field and in the box. “In July 1913, the Red Sox were grap-

pling with a series of injuries, fighting among themselves, and limping along in fifth place. Team president Jimmy McAleer fired manager Jake Stahl just months after his World Series triumph, and replaced him with his 29-year-old catcher. Carrigan liked Stahl, as did most of the team, and was reluctant to take charge of a team filled with veterans, many of whom were just as qualified for the job as he. McAleer persuaded Carrigan to take it. The Red Sox were a team fractured along religious lines, as Protestants like Tris Speaker, Joe Wood, and Harry Hooper often crossed swords with the Catholics on the team, including Carrigan,” says Amour. “Smoking Joe” Wood began his baseball career on town teams in the Colorado San Juans, playing for Ouray teams in Telluride, Rico and Silverton, before his outstanding major-league run. “The well-mannered Carrigan earned the nickname ‘Rough’ for the way he played. He was a well-respected handler of pitchers, and had a fair throwing arm, but it

was his plate blocking that caused Chicago White Sox manager Nixey Callahan to say, “You might as well try to move a stone wall.” On May 17, 1909, he engaged in a famous brawl with the Tigers’ George Moriarty after a collision at home plate, while their teammates stood and watched. He had a fight with Sam Crawford a couple of years later, and maintained a reputation as someone who would not back down from a confrontation,” according to Amour. After he replaced Stahl as manager, he led Boston to a second-place finish in 1914 and then, two world championships in 1915 and 1916, stacking up an 8-2 record as a manager in World Series play. Until Terry Francona duplicated the feat in 2007, he was the only manager to have won two World Series titles with Boston. Babe Ruth called Carrigan the best manager he ever played for. “The most important event of the 1914 season was the purchase, at Carrigan’s urging, of pitchers Ernie Shore and Babe Ruth from Baltimore of the International League. Although Ruth gave his skipper a lot of credit for his development as a player, Carrigan was humble in his own assessment: “Nobody could have made Ruth the great pitcher and great hitter he was but himself. He made himself with the aid of his Godgiven talents.” Old Rough did allow that his protégé needed quite a bit of discipline, and Carrigan was there to provide it, even rooming with Ruth for a time. Carrigan caught Ruth in his pitching debut, on July

11,” wrote Amour. “In early September 1916, Carrigan announced that he would be leaving baseball at the end of the season. He had actually wanted to quit after the 1915 Series, and had so told owner Joe Lannin, but his owner talked him into the one additional campaign. Carrigan later wrote, “I had become fed up on being away from home from February to October. I was in my 30’s, was married and had an infant daughter. I wanted to spend more time with my family than baseball would allow.” He retired to his hometown of Lewiston and embarked on careers in real estate (as co-owner of several movie theaters in New England) and banking. A few years later he sold his theaters for a substantial profit and became a wealthy man.” He returned home to his banking career, eventually becoming president of People’s Savings Bank in Maine. In 1946, he was named to the Honor Roll in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, in 1968 was named to Holy Cross College’s Hall of Fame, and in 2004 named to the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. “Rough Bill” Carrigan died in a Lewiston, Maine, hospital in 1969 at the age of 85. Today, it occurs to me, that legends and names are relative. So much for dropping names. Our name is written in the dirt alongside the plate. But the umpire can sweep it away – the next time there is a close call at home.

Thanksgiving holiday has a confusing history I want to be the first to wish everyone in the Pikes Peak region a Happy Thanksgiving! And make sure you save room for a piece of pumpkin pie. If you’re like most Americans, you likely celebrate the truly American event the fourth Thursday in November. But, like many things American, that day has little to do with the actual first Thanksgiving. Of course, nobody actually knows when that first Thanksgiving was, or if it even involved Pilgrims. We grew up reading and learning about the Pilgrims and of the great feast they had with their American Indian friends in 1621. They started the tradition of beginning their Thanksgiving Day by playing a game of flag football in the local park and then watching the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys on a little black and white television. That night they ate pumpkin pie and

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folks in the little town of San Elizario, Texas, a community near El Paso, boasts it celebrated the first Thanksgiving on American soil in 1598. For several years, the town has staged a reenactment of the event that culminated in the Thanksgiving celebration; the arrival of Spanish explorer Juan de Onate on the banks of the Rio Grande. De Onate is said to have held a big Thanksgiving festival after leading hundreds of settlers on a grueling 350-mile long trek across the Mexican desert. Virginia also lays claims to the first Thanksgiving in 1619. The first Virginia Thanksgiving - which some say actual dates to 1607 - took place at the Berkeley Plantation on the James River on Dec. 4. Every year since 1958 the folks in that area have reenacted the event. This Virginia Thanksgiving was actually recognized by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 as the

official first Thanksgiving. Another President, George Washington, made the first official Thanksgiving proclamation on Oct. 3, 1789. By doing so, he created the first Thanksgiving Day designated by the national government of the United States. His proclamation read, in part: “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful Summers continues on Page 7

Can a train be repossessed? I ran across this story in an old Cripple Creek paper, and all I could think of was the various TV programs about repossessing cars! Sheriff Henry Robertson of Cripple Creek, on Oct. 5, 1903, repossessed the Pullman palace car “Chamita” standing at the Midland Terminal depot for the nonpayment of $663.21 in taxes. The Pullman Co. had never paid any county taxes, according to county assessor Lysight. In order to make sure the Pullman Co. could not pull the car out of the county, Robertson secured a large log chain and a heavy padlock. He placed the chain about the axle of the car and passed the chain under the steel rail and then locked it. Charley Hoskins was made custodian and occupied the car until the taxes were paid. In addition there were two Pullman employees in the car, who could not leave their posts. If the county went so far as trying to sell the car, it might be quite difficult to find a buyer. The car was worth about $5,000. The company and the Midland Terminal road reacted by abolishing their Cripple Creek sleeping car service that night and no Pullman Palace cars came into the district. No attempt was made by any of the company’s employees to move the car. The sleeper stood on the Midland Terminal siding, chained to the tracks through the day and night. In the morning,

word went out that Deputy Treasurer Gus Trolich had not received any word from any of the Pullman officials, whose principal office was in Chicago. Owing to the incident, there were no Pullman cars coming into the Cripple Creek district. There were several trains with Pullman cars that did pass through the county on the Colorado Midland with stops at Woodland Park, Divide and Florissant. The idea that the sheriff might do the same to other cars passing through the county gave considerable worry to the Pullman Co. and the railroad. Indeed the county treasurer let it be known that it was his intention to have the sheriff go to Divide and attach any Pullman cars that came through. This could probably bring endless suits brought by patrons McFarland continues on Page 7

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Strokes can be devastating, debilitating It’s a scene that still haunts me 25 years later. A woman, only 62 years old, lying in bed in a nursing home in diapers, barely able to move and unable to speak or feed herself. This once vibrant lady, who lived life with a twinkle in her eye, a quick wit, an easy laugh and an immense capacity to love, was a mere shadow of herself. Her ability to perform even the simplest of motor tasks had been suddenly extinguished by a massive stroke from which she would not recover. The tragedy of how her life ended still brings tears to my eyes ... she was my mother. The Centers for Disease Control says that 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke

every year. With a person dying every four minutes, strokes are fatal to 15 percent of sufferers and leave tens of thousands more to lead a life of serious long-term disability. According to the Mayo Clinic, a stroke

occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and food. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die. Make no mistake, a stroke is a medical emergency and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications. There is good news in that strokes can be both treated and prevented. The key lies in knowing if you are at risk, recognizing the symptoms of a stroke and seeking quick medical care. At greater risk are those who have a personal or family history of stroke or heart attack, are age 55 or older, African-

American and are male. Women are usually older when they have strokes and are more likely to suffer a fatal incident. Other risk factors include high blood pressure, cigarette smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, cholesterol levels above 200 mg/dL, diabetes and being overweight or obese. Physical inactivity, obstructive sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease, heavy consumption of alcohol, use of cocaine and methamphetamines and use of some birth control pills or hormone replacement therapies that include estrogen round out the Mayo Clinic risk Prettyman continues on Page 8

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor’s note – Rob McArthur, Green Mountain Falls’ public works director, responds to a proposal by Mayor Pro Tem Jane Newberry Oct. 1 that he be appointed the new town manager. Newberry preceded the proposal with one that asked the board of trustees to adopt a new form of government, which included a town manager. Currently, the town is governed by the mayor and six trustees. While the board did not move on either motion, the trustees did agree to research the idea and present its findings in the next two months. Dear Editor, In 2005 I was hired to replace Tim Carsell (T.C.) and facilitate the job of managing the roadways, parks and the pool along with safety supervision. Since then, I have unofficially become: • Municipal risk manager in charge of loss prevention • Construction project manager • Field project manager • Grant writer • Grant manager • Procurement ofﬁcer

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who might be in the cars and would be detained at Divide. The solution came two days later when the Pullman sleeping car “Chamita” still sitting about 80 feet north of the Cripple Creek depot was released. It was attached to a Midland passenger train and pulled to Divide. Deputy U.S. Marshal Thomas

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hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. “Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious” Washington again proclaimed a Thanksgiving in 1795. President John Adams declared Thanksgivings in 1798 and 1799. No Thanksgiving proclamations were issued by President Thomas Jefferson, but President James Madison renewed the tradition in 1814, in response to resolutions of Congress, at the close of the War of 1812. Madison also declared the holiday twice in 1815. However, none of Madison’s Thanksgivings of 1815 were celebrated in autumn. For the next 40 years, governors of states everywhere were issuing Thanksgiving proclamations. By 1858, proclamations appointing a day of thanksgiving were issued by the governors of 25 states and two territories. Finally, on Oct. 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln announced that the nation will celebrate the official Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of each November. But the madness didn’t end there. In 1939, at the tail-end of the Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, hoping to boost the economy by providing

• Facilities’manager These are functions performed by a town administrator and none of these job functions is described or included within the job description that I was hired to perform, and are therefore a significant extension requiring more investment on my part. We committed to this exercise in an effort to show the property owners in Green Mountain Falls that not only could we attain the funding for municipal projects, but that we could manage those projects on a shoestring budget. For the record, we were on time and on budget with all 11 projects, enjoyed an 82 percent grant application/award ratio, and saved the municipality over $1,000,000 so far. The challenge has come in the way of managing all of this within a dysfunctional government operation. Locally, it is no secret that in GMF during the last two years there exists a serious lack of trust within the board of trustees, and, of course, that radiates out into the community. There have been all sorts of baseless rumors floating around, and even failed attempts at recalling 70 percent of the

Clark had arrived from Denver and served an order of release upon Robertson and County Treasurer Duncan McNeill. The Pullman Palace Car Co. had posted a bond and the car was released. The Pullman Co. paid plenty of taxes to Colorado and was not amused by this action. The company began an action against the county to recover damages on the grounds that the car was unlawfully detained. I understand that eventually an agreement was made and things quieted down on both sides. shoppers and merchants a few extra days to conduct business between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, moved Thanksgiving to November’s third Thursday. In 1941, however, Roosevelt bowed to Congress’ insistence that the fourth Thursday of November be re-set permanently as the official Thanksgiving holiday. Now back to the Pilgrims. Nobody knows exactly when the Pilgrims celebrated that first Thanksgiving, but it likely occurred somewhere between September and December. That first event lasted three days. It was attended by about 50 Pilgrims and as many as 90 Native Americans, who, by the way, were not invited. The Indians just kind of showed up with all sorts of food and gifts. Actually, that’s kind of how it works today with relatives. The term “Happy Thanksgiving” didn’t really take off until the 1880s. By the 1930s, the event really started to gain momentum. The Detroit Lions decided to host an annual football game on that day. Today Thanksgiving is one of the biggest annual events. Three NFL games are now played. Huge Hollywood blockbusters are released that night. “Black Friday” begins for many at the bewitching hour. I don’t really mind Thanksgiving the way it is now - minus Black Friday. It has a special meaning to me. The three or four days leading up the Big Dance (Turkey Day) seem to mark the beginning to the festive holiday season. But lest we forget, this is only October. The Great Pumpkin has not even arrived yet. Oh, what the heck. Happy Thanksgiving!

trustees. After numerous efforts at calming the chaos by municipal legal council, CIRSA and Colorado Municipal League, it became clear that the solution can be found within a slight alteration in the government model. Green Mountain Falls needs a town administrator, and that person needs to be an individual with an understanding of the municipality, the community, with a good track record for getting things done. The best candidate will be one who already works for the municipality and lives close, but does not live in town, so as to reduce potential bias. I discussed the concept with several GMF residents and the idea of a lateral shift into the townadministration position by an existing employee through an ordinance is appealing, and relatively simple. I will not ask for more money, since the municipal budget cannot bear the strain. I have been facilitating the position without authority for several years now, and the municipality is operating efficiently despite three disaster declarations in as many years. For the record, I am in favor of the proposal.

The work of government is noble, but the systems of government are a mess. We are civil servants and we are here to make life better for our citizens, including the silent majority. Every day we need to earn the trust, exercise innovation and practice civility. Sincerely, Robert McArthur Green Mountain Falls Public Works Director Dear Editor The Columbine Elementary Walkathon committee wishes to thank the community for their support of this inaugural event. We thank our parent volunteers, Columbine staff and those who donated to support our students. We celebrate our students and their enthusiasm while walking 713 miles! We also thank the following businesses for donating prizes: Jumpers Gymnastics, Woodland Park Parks and Recreation, Country Lodge, Manitou Pool, Landsharks Running Club, and Teller County Community Partnership. Veronica Wolken, Principal, Columbine Elementary

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Chuck Trombley was a long-time resident of Woodland Park. He was born in Lansing, MI to William and Henrietta Trombley. He joined the Navy after Pearl Harbor at age 17. Upon returning home he earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. He worked in research and development of truck engines, chassis and sales in the commercial truck industry. Upon retirement he remained active. He was the maintenance manager of the Meadows Apts., where his hard work earned the city’s Beautification Award. In addition, he volunteered at Gateway Elementary School. He was a dedicated presence on the playground and an integral part of the character education committee. For many years his sign “Do Good Work” hung in the hall. When not spending time with his family, he and his wife Phyllis enjoyed the Woodland Park Senior Center. Trombley is survived by his daughters Barbara Wakefield and Patty Kulas-George (Bill); granddaughters Melissa Shankles (Dan), Laurie Remmer (Randy) and Katie Kulas; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, granddaughter Robyn and his brother Bill. A private ceremony was held at Woodland Park Cemetery Oct. 5. He will truly be missed; however, in the words of Chuck, “Keep on Keepin’ On.”

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Red tape: Can a birth certificate expire? By Melana Slavens Contributing writer

“I’m sorry but your birth certificate has expired and is no longer a valid form of identification.” Face it; we live in a post 9-11 world. What do you do if your government issued ID is no good or expired? As a legal, upstanding citizen, if you find yourself in a battle to prove you are yourself, innocent and not a criminal, you are not alone. More than one have heard the demand to show papers proving their identity; for some their papers are not in order. Resolving that proves to be more difficult than you would think. On a recent trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew her license, Mari S. received an official denial because her social security card listed her maiden name, not her married name, and apparently providing a marriage certificate is not proof enough of a name change. Upon going to the SSA to sort it out as directed, she received an official disapproval notice because according to the slip the administrator sent home with her, her birth certificate that was issued before July 1, 2010 had expired. Mari described it, “I was waiting for her to hand me my one way ticket to FEMA camp next! I just burst into tears and said are you serious?” Two trips later, armed with a certified birth certificate, expired driver’s license, passport, social security card, marriage certificate, recent phone bill and a letter from her mother, she left denied this time not sure why and thor-

oughly disgusted with the process. Apparently, a birth certificate does not just expire when they issue a death certificate. Thank identity thieves and the Department of Homeland Security for the new guidelines. Puerto Rico set the precedent July 1, 2010, declaring all birth certificates issued prior to that date null and void in an effort to combat fraudulent demand for federal benefits. Now individual bureaucratic interpretation is what we can look forward to in Colorado. According to colorado.gov, you can re-

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new your driver’s license online. If you have a credit card, email address and meet the eligibility requirements. The good news is getting an email address and a credit card is a piece of cake compared to going to the Department Motor Vehicles or Social Security Administration office and dealing with government efficiency face to face. For one woman, it became her last resort. Now the DMV and SSA make it very easy to go online and search for what you believe is what you need to do and how to

do it. Going armed with knowledge and printouts is probably the best bet because on each form, there is a special gray area where the only mode of action lies in contacting the “local administrative office in your area”. If you do get an unhelpful bureaucrat, ask for another review of your case, you can try a fresh face. One public official recommended appealing to representatives to intervene when getting nowhere with any government agency. Writing to Sen. Grantham (2) or Representative Wilson (60) and Lawrence (39) is certainly one option. Perhaps they can help, but not everyone writes in on each bad experience with the government, otherwise we could bury the tax code with lovely examples. People distrust their government for having a system so complex, with various interpretations and results from each bureaucrat, where an average lawful citizen can be forced in the shadows of legality. Involving state legislature still provides effective remedy for Colorado citizens. The recall effort is a great way to oust representatives who aren’t truthfully representing. A new release, the Liberty Amendments, encourages individuals to hold their state legislatures accountable and the states to hold the federal government accountable. Having engaged and lawful abiding citizenship is a much simpler task when the system itself is lawful and simple enough for any citizen to comprehend. For Mari, the simple maxim “try and try again” seems to have worked. She went online and in two minutes, her affairs were in order.

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When symptoms last for less than 24 hours and are followed by full recovery, the episode is known as a transient ischemic attack. Such an attack is a warning sign that an insufficient amount of blood supply is reaching the brain. Tune in next week for the skinny on stroke symptoms, how to recognize a stroke and what to do for fast state-of-theart medical care if you live in the Ute Pass area. Cord Prettyman is a certified Master Personal Trainer and the owner of Absolute Workout Fitness and Post-Re-hab Studio in Woodland Park. He can be reached at 687-7437 or by email at cordprettyman@ msn.com.

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Moving on up to a higher altitude “I hear there are people who actually enjoy moving. Sounds like a disease to me — they must be unstable. Though it does have its poetry, I’ll allow that. When an old dwelling starts looking desolate, a mixture of regret and anxiety comes over us and we feel like we are leaving a safe harbor for the rolling sea. As for the new place, it looks on us with alien eyes, it has nothing to say to us, it is cold.” — Jan Neruda, “Prague Tales” We moved to Colorado last November from Iowa. It’s been almost a year now. I had been out of Iowa before — but it had been many years. I was used to my home state. It was like a well-worn pair of jeans. It was a soft blanket. It was my comfort zone with a Walgreen’s and a Dillard’s right around the corner. It was everything a girl could want — all of my essential “go-to” places within reach. McDonald’s was nearby too, which was handy on nights when I needed to pick up a fast dinner. I didn’t want to move to Colorado. It wasn’t just the familiarity that held me back in Iowa — I had just secured my dream job that I had sought since I was 18. It was an editor position at The Omaha World-Herald just across the line in Nebraska. It was a stone’s throw and then some from where we lived. It was perfect. My kids’ schools were nearby and they had friends. I had friends. I had co-workers that I liked. I was in a good place in my life, it seemed. I thought, “we won’t move just when I got this job — something will happen to stop it.” Nothing happened to stop it. There was no 11th-hour “save the day” moment like in the movies. This was really going to happen.

••• Our reason for moving was a job change for my husband. His company wanted him to relocate to Denver. He found a lovely home to make an offer on in a place called Castle Rock. I had never heard of Castle Rock. I reluctantly agreed to make an offer. I was still holding out for something to sweep in and save us from this life-changing event. We got the house. So we began to pack up the home we had lived in for 12 years and raised two little boys in. We had too many things. As an occasional hoarder, I found many odd objects that I was holding on to for no apparent reason other than “I may use that one day!” One day never came — in the trash they went. Unlike those people on the “Hoarders” TV show, I didn’t have to see a therapist to get over my cast-off items. When we finally accomplished packing up, we started our journey to Castle Rock and our new life. In my tiny car we packed our three cats, my son Danny’s pet crab and various other household things. My father-in-law drove my car, while my husband drove the moving truck and my mother-in-law drove our larger vehicle — she had my kids with her, then 13-year-old Max and

11-year-old Danny. It was just my father-in-law and me in a tiny Chevy Aveo with three very upset kitties and a usually silent crab making loud chirping sounds. It was surreal at 2 a.m. along a dark highway. It was like we were hauling a miniature zoo. We finally arrived and tried to settle in. There was a King Soopers and liquor store down the street, but precious little else. I longed for my McDonald’s and Walgreen’s. I had no idea where anything was in this strange little town. Would I ever learn? ••• I kept a tight grip on my GPS for the first six months. I found that a lot people are impatient drivers out here, much different from the slow and steady drivers back home. And I was terrified of Colorado snow. I had heard that snowstorms were numerous out here. I wasn’t sure how I would be able to cope with a new place and new snow. But cope I did. I got a job at Colorado Community Media in Highlands Ranch, which was about 30 minutes from Castle Rock. My workplace was so easy to find, even I could get there. Me — the person that got lost trying to find the nearest pizza place. So terrified was I of getting lost that I actually gave up my favorite pastime for a spell — shopping. I didn’t think I would ever get new clothes again, even with Castle Rock’s outlet malls in close proximity. But they were difficult for me to find. Anxiety gripped me whenever I ventured out, so I just went to and from work. I felt my GPS urging me to give driving around a try. It’s robot-like voice was calling to me. Slowly, I began to try to find places in my

adopted town. Gradually, I began to get a feel for the area. I even took up shopping again. And I can get to the Walgreen’s in Castle Rock with ease, so now I can resume buying all the “As Seen on TV” stuff, much to my husband’s chagrin. My boys have settled into new schools and have each had a birthday since we’ve been here. My oldest, Max, is now in high school. I would have never thought that he would experience that milestone in a completely different state. ••• My new home and its residents are growing on me now. It’s so nice to go to work and actually see some scenery. The mountains loom on the horizon, and they’re gorgeous. I have seen more rainbows out here than I have ever witnessed in my life. And I have plenty of grainy cellphone shots to prove it. There are still the occasional rough spots though. I have picked up some new allergies out here. I’m allergic to aspen trees, which grow aplenty. Sagebrush too. But I’m handling it. Baking, it turns out, is another struggle. My once special cakes now cave in the middle. So the high-altitude baking is something I need to get a handle on. It’s like a fine art. A small pinch here, a dash there. But the stuff still falls apart in the oven. Oh well, baking is overrated anyway ... I guess what I’m trying to say is that Colorado may not be to well-worn jeans stage, but it’s getting more comfortable by the day. I’m even looking forward to the winter — sort of.

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SPOOKY TREATS By Metro Creative Connection

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alloween parties are commonplace. Full of frightful decorations and spooky lighting, a good Halloween party also features food that plays up the theme of the evening. Therefore, Halloween party hosts will need to get creative with the type of foods they serve to ensure a “spook-tacular” time. With a little ingenuity, otherwise mundane foods can be transformed into something worthy of a second look. Here are some creative ways to turn ordinary food items into Halloween-inspired fare for your next get-together.

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Using bananas and clementines or small oranges, you can create the appearance of ghosts haunting a field of pumpkins. Peel both the oranges and the bananas and place small chocolate chips into the rounded “head” of the banana to create a ghost face. Use a piece of green gummy candy or something that will hold its shape to create “stems” for the orange pumpkins. Place the ghosts and pumpkins on a platter or in a bowl for a healthy and festive snack.

Witches’ Brew

Create a punch recipe that bubbles and looks like a witch’s evil concoction. Put two quarts of lime sherbet for a green punch (or orange sherbet if you prefer an orange punch) in a punch bowl. Add a two-liter bottle of ginger ale and one can of pineapple juice. Feel free to float “eyeball” peeled grapes or gummy worms in the brew for a more authentic effect. If available, add a piece of dry ice to the punch so it bubbles and fizzes.

Sugar Spiderwebs

Spiders and their sticky webs go hand-in-hand with Halloween. Create spiderwebs that can be used to adorn cookies and cupcakes and give them an extra scary flair. Use a template of a spiderweb and place this template under a piece of waxed paper to serve as your guide. Use store-bought or homemade royal icing to pipe out the shape of the spiderweb on top of the waxed paper. Allow to dry until completely hardened, then peel off the paper. Repeat the process for as many spiderwebs as you need. You can use these spiderwebs as garnish for a variety of baked goods, or they can be eaten on their own.

Directions In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin and pie spice until well blended. Stir in ice cream. Freeze until serving. Garnish with gingersnaps if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Autumn Stew Recipe -1/2 cup all-purpose flour -1/2 teaspoon salt -1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided -2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes -2 tablespoons butter

Ingredients -2 tablespoons canola oil -1 large onion, chopped -2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced -3 medium carrots, thinly sliced -2 celery ribs, thinly sliced

-4 cups water -1 to 2 Spice Islands Bay Leaves -1 to 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules -1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme -3 cups cubed peeled pumpkin

Directions 1. In a large resealable plastic thyme and remaining pepper. Bring to a boil. bag, combine the flour, salt 3. Reduce heat; cover and simand 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add meat, a few pieces at a time, mer for 1-1/4 hours. and shake to coat. 4. Stir in pumpkin. Return to 2. In a Dutch oven, brown meat a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minin oil and butter. Add onion and utes or until meat and pumpgarlic; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celkin are tender. Discard bay ery, water, bay leaves, bouillon, leaves. Yield: 9 servings.

Super Quick Chili Bites

Ingredients -2 pounds lean ground pepper and onion -2 (16-oz.) cans small beef red beans -2 tablespoons chili powder -2 (8-oz.) cans tomato -1 tablespoon Creole sauce seasoning -1 teaspoon ground **Toppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced cumin -2 (16-oz.) cans diced green onions, diced tomatoes with green tomatoes Preparation 1. Put brown beef in a Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well. Return beef to Dutch oven; sprinkle with chili powder, Creole seasoning, and cumin, and sauté 1 minute. 2. Stir in diced tomatoes and next 2 ingredients, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Serve with toppings.

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Fire breaks out at high school Students evacuated, no injuries reported By Staff report A fire broke out at the Woodland Park High School at 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 1 from a grinding machine in the metal shop or in a maintenance building, according to Woodland Park Police. The fire spread through the ceiling, and the school was evacuated. The blaze was quickly extinguished after trucks from Northeast Teller, Divide and Green Mountain Falls fire protection districts arrived on the scene. Classes did not resume that day. Buses arrived to take the children home as police and firefighters went through the building two times to insure that everyone was out and safe, reports said. As of 1:50 p.m., the fire was officially out, reports said. There were no injuries. The Teen Center was opened at 1:45 p.m. for students who needed to wait for rides.

Students were dismissed early the afternoon of Oct. 1 as the school was evacuated as the result of a fire that started in the welding classroom. The fire was quickly put as fire trucks responded from Northeast Teller, Divide and Green Mountain Falls fire protection districts. Photo by Pat Hill

VA finalizes land acquisition agreement By Staff report The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it has executed a sales agreement to purchase land for a National Veterans Cemetery in Southern Colorado. It will next engage in the final steps to complete a formal property acquisition. “This welcome and long overdue news represents a significant step toward final-

ly building a cemetery veterans in southern Colorado can call their own,” Sen. Michael Bennet said. “We’re grateful to our troops, our veterans and our military families for everything they’ve done on behalf of our country. It’s time we delivered on this promise.” The Pikes Peak area has one of the highest concentrations of veterans in the country, estimated at more than 100,000. This new cemetery will help ease demand

Udall urges House to resolve shutdown Senator concerned about expiration of farm bill Sen. Mark Udall, a supporter of a 2013 farm bill, called out the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives for leading the government into the first shutdown in two decades and allowing the farm bill to lapse. The expiration of the farm bill, coupled with the federal government shutdown, means that rural families and businesses across Colorado will have less support and more uncertainty about the future of the agricultural economy. Without a reauthorization, the official agricultural policies of the federal government will revert back to levels last set in Udall 1949, hurting farmers and consumers across Colorado, Udall said. “First thing’s first: The Republican leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives needs to stop playing politics and get the federal government back up, running and working for the American people. They then need to finally drop their obstruction-

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WHAT’S IN THE BILL The Senate farm bill includes several provisions which Udall fought for over the past two years: • Doubling the U.S. Forest Service’s annual budget to $200 million for the next five years to reduce wildfire risks and address the ongoing beetle epidemic in Western forests; • Giving ranchers the same permanent safety net farmers receive to confront losses because of drought; and, • Permanently reauthorizing the U.S. Forest Service’s stewardship contracting authority, which allows the agency to partner with private organizations to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risks.

ism and pass the bipartisan, deficit-reducing farm bill the Senate passed months ago,” Udall said. “Republicans may be content to stop Colorado’s 40,000 federal employees from coming to work, but they should not forget their obligation to work on behalf of Colorado’s farmers and ranchers.” Udall has previously partnered with the Colorado Farm Bureau and the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union to push the U.S. House of Representatives to act and pass a farm bill. – Special to the Courier

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for space at existing facilities while significantly reducing the cost and distance of travel for families of fallen soldiers. The new cemetery will also enable veterans who reside in Southern Colorado to be buried near the communities they call home. Bennet led efforts in Washington to bring the cemetery to Southern Colorado. In March 2009, he introduced a bill with Sen. Mark Udall to create a cemetery in El

Paso County. The following year, he and then-Representative John Salazar met with Secretary for Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to discuss the issue and shortly thereafter, the President’s FY2011 budget included language for establishing such a cemetery. In 2012, Bennet convened a meeting of the Southern Colorado Veterans Cemetery Committee to receive feedback on potential site locations.

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School board election filing deadline Oct. 10 School numbers 132 students for 2013-14 By Sonja Oliver

Contributing writer Three two-year Lake George Charter School Board positions are open and, for those who are interested in becoming a candidate, the deadline to file is Oct. 10. The process involves submission of a “letter of intent” submitted to Administrator Bill Fredenburg no later than Oct. 10. According to school by-laws, those considered to be qualified as eligible candidates to have names placed on a ballot under school guidelines are as follows: Parents and guardians of children currently enrolled at LGCS; Current board members that live within the area; Community volunteers who have committed to at least five hours of time in a school year; and Park County residents who reside in District F under Park County School District Re-2. In addition to the above requirements all candidates must be 18 years of age or older. Three positions (three, four and five) are open for this election. Terms for all three board positions are for two years. For more information, call the school office at 719-748-3911. The election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

LGCS monthly meeting

The Lake George Charter School board met on Oct. 1 to discuss student counts,

Common Core and testing. According to school secretary Julie Gilley, the student count which is reported on Oct. 1 throughout the state, was up again this year with an official total of 111.5 for funding purposes. The actual number of registered students is 132, which includes preschool students and accommodates four online students. A breakdown of student numbers by grade include 15 in kindergarten, 17 firstgraders, 18 second-graders, 13 third-graders, 10 fourthgraders, 16 fifth-graders, 12 in sixth grade, six in seventh grade and four in eighth grade. There are 10 preschool students and four pre-K special education students. The 2012-2013 school year student count was 104.

Administrator’s report

In his report to the board, School Administrator Bill Fredenburg said TCAP test scores from last year were slightly down, but not down enough to go into any type of remediation program. Fredenburg recently attended a Common Core training and said that it would fit in well with the school’s curriculum. Fredenburg said that four teachers have volunteered to attend several Common Core training workshops on Saturdays in Leadville. Fredenburg also said he attended a workshop on the gifted and talented program in Pueblo and said that the information was very useful as the program is implemented at the school. LGCS has hired a qualified gifted and talented teacher for the 2013-14 school year. Following his attendance at the workshop,

Fredenburg also made a suggestion to the board to look at the possibility of sponsoring a “writing across the curriculum” program and possibly using Common Core rubrics in some of the writing exercises. In other administrator report topics; Fredenburg said that the speed limit signage in front of the school has been changed and now reflects a lower speed limit. The sign states 45 miles per hour instead of 60; When the school has events drawing in large numbers of parents and community members, the school appears to be short sometimes 20 to 30 parking spaces. An area was designated to accommodate the extra vehicles; With October being Fire Prevention Month, students from each grade level will visit the Lake George Fire Protection District firehouse during the week of Oct. 7; Noted that teachers in all grade levels work with students on language arts daily throughout the year; and Student council members are in the process of electing officers and meet once weekly. The student council sold food during the school’s community yard sale fundraiser on Sept. 21 to help raise money for a new playground.

Grant for new playground and fitness trail

The board also heard a presentation update on the application for grant funding for playground improvements and construction of a fitness trail from Christine Fischer, a grant writer and owner/operator of Fischer Project Man-

Lake George Charter School Administrator Bill Fredenburg. Photo by Sonja Oliver agement and Consulting Services. Fischer said she needed board approval to go forward with the grant application process. Following the presentation, the board voted in favor of proceeding with the project giving school administrator Bill Fredenburg the authority to sign any necessary documentation needed for the grant application. The deadline for submission of the grant request to the Colorado Health Foundation is Oct. 15. If the grant is approved, funds from that grant will allow the school to proceed toward applying for a Great Outdoors Colorado grant. The total amount of money need for a new playground is an estimated $508,000. During the construction phase of the new school, the $500,000 in funds budgeted for a playground had to be used for extensive excavation to prepare the building foundation because of the discovery of volcanic ash soil.

School needs playground improvements Facility plans addition fundraising efforts for new equipment By Sonja Oliver

School in need of upgrades to playground

Currently, the playground at the new school consists of outdated playground equipment that was brought over from the former school and the composite granite surface is very hard, especially on knees, hands and whatever scrapes may result when children

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Contributing writer When construction began on the new Lake George Charter School, the discovery of a volcanic composite soil upon which the school and playground are situated took away the $500,000 budgeted for a playground. Those funds had to be used for further excavation in order to prepare the foundation for the new building. According to the president of the school’s parent, teacher and student organization, Lion’s Pride, Cori Freed says the school sits on “volcaniclastic soil,” one of three sites known to exist in the world. School Board President John Rakowski, said that when the Guffey Volcano erupted 35 million years ago, volcanic ash and mud flows reached areas as far away as Lake George, Tarryall and formed the Florissant Fossil Beds.

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The community yard sale held at the Lake George Charter School was a success for the Lion’s Pride, the school’s parent-teacher organization. They raised approximately $1,000 towards matching funds for their playground grant application. Photo by Sonja Oliver come in contact with the ground. “In the event that a child falls, there is always blood,” Freed said. Acknowledging the need for a more childfriendly playground, Lion’s Pride immediately began a fund for meeting that need. Reba Sonnier-Fertitta, a school board member, began to look into grants that would offset the large amount of money needed and found a company that specializes in writing grants for schools and communities who need parks and playgrounds. On Oct. 1, at the school’s regular monthly board meeting, Christine Fischer, a grant writer and owner/operator of Fischer Project Management and Consulting Services, was given

approval to go forward with the grant proposal. The company’s stated mission is “taking your project from concept to completion.” The company is described on their website in terms of “concept design, project scoping, funder and grant research, grant writing, grant execution, reports, funder management, project management and successful project completion.” “FPM Grants is a complete solution for organizations seeking grant dollars. Our goal is to be a partner throughout School continues on Page 14

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Boy, 15, earns Eagle Scout rank Woodland Park High School sophomore Michael Edwin Gage has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. Gage will be recognized in an official Court of Honor ceremony, as well as be honored with a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. on Gage’s 16th birthday. Gage Gage is one of only 5 percent of all Boy Scouts who attain the Eagle Rank, according to the National Eagle Scout Association. Each candidate must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges and successfully complete a community related service project to earn his Eagle. Gage chose to help create a directory for the Assaria Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery in Assaria, Kan. Gage organized a group of 10 volunteers who collectively donated 87 total hours to

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the grant writing process from beginning to end,” the website states. The two grant-funding organizations that would be a good fit for the school’s situation are the Colorado Health Foundation and Great Outdoors Colorado also known as GOCO. The deadline for submission of the grant request to the Colorado Health Foundation is Oct. 15. If the grant is approved, funds from that grant will allow the school to proceed toward applying for the Great Outdoors Colorado Grant. According to the Colorado Health Foundation’s website, their vision has “evolved to making Colorado the healthiest state in the nation.” “To achieve that vision, we invest in grants and initiatives to health-related nonprofits that encourage healthy living and increase the number of Coloradans with health insurance,” the website states. The Great Outdoors Colorado grants use a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to preserve, protect and enhance the state’s wildlife, parks, rivers, trails and open spaces.

Grant stipulations, playground design

In order to satisfy both grant requirements, the playground/fitness trail designs must focus on a public-use aspect as a location for people in the community or visitors to the area to have a place to recreate, as well as being beneficial to the students of all learning levels regarding the fitness trail, playground equipment and outdoor classroom. Fundraising efforts have been ongoing since the last school year in order to raise enough money for a 10-percent match to the $508,058.85 needed to make the playground improvements and open the area for public utilization. The money will be used for a type of rubber mulching material that will cushion a fall around new playground equipment and artificial turf to carpet open play areas. The school’s wish list also includes construction of a one-half mile community “health trail” dotted with “fitness stations” that will encompass the perimeter of the 4.1 acre plot that is adjacent to the school. The plan also includes playground equipment for the preschool students, an outdoor science classroom area and covered pavilions with picnic tables. The first grant which the school will apply for is the Colorado Health Foundation for the amount of $158,058.85 to construct a one-half mile, 6 foot wide crushed granite health and fitness trail to run along the

complete the project. Together, the team recorded more than 1,000 names, birth dates, death dates, military service and additional demographic information of each person buried in the cemetery. Records were compiled into a database, printed on large posters and placed in a display case at the entrance of the cemetery. Row markers were installed for easy identification. Beginning as a Tiger Scout in the first grade, Gage completed every rank offered by Cub and Boy Scouts and has served in numerous leadership positions within his troop including Senior Patrol Leader. Gage joins other outstanding American citizens who have become Eagle Scouts. Among them are former President Gerald Ford, astronaut Neil Armstrong, director Steven Spielberg and the former head of the FBI, William Sessions. Since his freshman year, Gage has been involved in cross-country, basketball, track, forensics, theatre, church youth group, community youth symphony, winds ensemble, drumline, marching, jazz and concert bands. perimeter of the 4.1 acre lot adjacent to the school. The request for the funds will include five fitness stations and benches placed along the trail, plus a pavilion, picnic tables and safety fencing to surround the retention pond. Once the school receives the CHF grant, the school will have enough in matching funds to apply to Great Outdoors Colorado for the amount of $340,000 – the maximum allowable request. If the school receives the GOCO grant, construction will continue on a 29,885 square foot of artificial grass recreational area using Turfzone rubber composite. Another 10,753 square feet will utilize 172,000 pounds of Rubbermax playground mulch. A “play and park” structure is planned for the actual playground equipment.

Working to ‘Change Our Playground’

Lion’s Pride has a glass jar at the school where people can donate their change to the “Change Our Playground” fund. And throughout the year, they will hold bake sales and sponsor events such as the annual Halloween carnival. They have plans to approach the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Co. who has a cash-matching fund donation program to help community-centered causes in the area. Another fundraiser Freed is looking at is a two-hour, 10 percent donation of sales at the Wendy’s in Woodland Park. On Sept. 21, Lion’s Pride held a community yard sale as one of the ongoing fundraising efforts, bringing in $831.74 for the school’s playground fund. So far the fund has $7,714.29 to go toward the $45,000 needed for the required 10 percent matching funds. Sonnier-Fertitta said that the community support for the project was evident at the yard sale with the number of people who came to the event. A family that was in the middle of a move donated a truckload of items for Lion’s Pride to sell. And one mother whose children attend the school donated $250 to the cause “because it’s for the kids.” “What touched my heart Saturday was an afternoon preschooler who helped her mom make snacks to sell at the yard sale. She then turned around and donated (the money) to the playground fund. She told her mom she loved her school even though it didn’t have a swing set,” Sonnier-Fertitta said. Other fundraising efforts include a Lion’s Pride cookbook that has more than 140 recipes from the community and will soon be offered for sale. Also in the works is a spaghetti supper and a Mother’s Day craft fair in the spring. “We have big plans; (the challenge) is just getting it all accomplished,” says Freed.

Kathy Daugherty, representing Peoples National Bank, talks with third-grade students at Cresson Elementary School about the Junior Achievement program. Courtesy photos

Junior achievement reaches more than 160 students Cresson Elementary students learn ‘JA’ curriculum Junior Achievement of Southern Colorado, along with 10 volunteers that represent Woodland Park businesses and service clubs, plus community members, spent Sept. 26 teaching the “JA in a Day” curriculum to students at CresJunior Achievement of son Elementary Southern Colorado, Inc. School in Cripple 419 W. Bijou Creek. Colorado Springs, CO Guided by the 80905 classroom vol(719) 636-2474 unteers, more (719) 636-5232 than 160 students dloose@jasoco.org learned about fisoutherncolorado.ja.org nancial literacy from interactive programs designed to teach personal finance, work readiness, entrepreneurship and economic skills to empower young people to own their economic success. Business volunteers represented Peoples National Bank, Bad Rock Automotive, a Woodland Park lawyer and an appraiser. Service club volunteers represented the Pikes Peak Rotary Club and the Ute Pass Lion’s Club. Students learned to recognize the difference between wants and needs, about people working in a community and the skills needed to perform certain jobs. Through engaging activities, these students also learned about STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math – skills and resources. As JA volunteers shared their real-world experiences and presented JA materials, they helped students connect what they learned in school with what they can expect in the world of work. But the students aren’t the only ones who benefited from JA – the volunteers also enjoyed being in the classrooms. “It’s a real pleasure to be back at Cresson for the sixth year with our service organization and to bring the specialized JA curriculum to the students,” said Mike Sperry, president of the rotary club. Rotarians will be back at Cresson this fall for the ninth year of their “Dictionar-

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Mac McClung, who owns Bad Rock Automotive, talks about the world of work to second-graders at Cresson Elementary School. McClung is a volunteer with Jr. Achievement who teaches the program in Teller County. ies for Third Graders” project, which distributes dictionaries to all third-graders in Teller County. Osage Apps LLC, a mobile app development company headed by Bill Rentfrow and John Applegate, based in Teller County, sponsored lunch for the JA volunteers. “JA is a great tool for the schools,” Rentfrow said. “As community members, we need to do anything we can to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the working world.” Cresson principal Miriam Mondragon expressed her gratitude for the program. “I just want to say how grateful we are for the Junior Achievement program and for all of the volunteers who took the time to be here with us today, “ she said. “This is one of the highlights of the school year!” For information about volunteer with JA, contact Teller County Area Coordinator Sherri L. Albertson at (719) 650-4089 or via email to sherri.albertson@ja.org. The “JA in a Day” programs resume at Columbine Elementary February at Summit Elementary in April and Gateway Elementary in May. JA also hopes to start an after school program for Woodland Park middle-school student his school year and to assist with business classes at the high-school level.

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October 9, 2013

Search and Rescue celebrates 48 years Organization’s president recovering from car crash By Pat Hill

phill@ourcoloradonews.com As Teller County Search and Rescue celebrates its 48th year this month, the team takes advantage of 21st-century technology while still relying on physical prowess and a keen sense of the wilderness. “They only had CB radios,” said Mike Smith, president of the organization under the jurisdiction of the sheriff’s office. “They used an old school bus as the command vehicle.” Fred and Patty White, former owners of Fred’s Towing, were founding members of the organization 48 years ago. From school bus to the “Texas Seven” motor home, today the team’s incident command post is a souped-up Toy Hauler truck. The motor home is legendary in Teller County, as Sheriff Frank Fehn and his deputies stormed then-Coachlight RV Park in the motor home in 2002 and raided the temporary hideout of the Texas Seven. For the search-and-rescue unit, however, the vehicle failed 85 percent of the time to access mountainous terrain. Thanks to grants and donations, the super-duper vehicle is outfitted with computers, restrooms, running water, heat and bedrooms. The up-to-date vehicle is the result of donations by Cruise Above the Clouds car club, Denny’s of Woodland Park, local contributors and Pioneers in Community Service at the Cripple Creek/Victor High School. The Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. donated $10,000 for a supply of hand-held radios. With 60 deployable members plus a canine unit with three handlers, Smith, Gayle Humm and Barbi Atkins, TCSAR is fully equipped to find the lost or misdirected. In the recent search for mountain biker Alicia Jakomait, TSCAR’s Josh Friesema and Mitch Walma, are credited with locating the biker near Knight’s Peak. “We found her first!” Smith said. When a teenager disappeared last month from Memorial Park, Smith dispatched a unit to begin the search; however, the teenager showed up on her own. To date, the police have not released any information regarding the case. For people going out in the wilderness, Smith, who teaches survival classes, recaps age-old advice, including the one about being prepared. “Leave an itinerary with friends and family,” he said.

Mike Smith, president of Teller County Search and Rescue, is part of the organization’s canine unit. Smith is pictured with Dale, the bloodhound.Courtesy photos Take extra clothing and do not depend on the cellphone to call for help, he added. “A GPS is good to have; but I do recommend they carry an FRS, family-receiver radios, which our team members carry, in scan mode,” Smith said. “We can actually do a directional finding on them.” The latest good news for TCSAR is its selection as the only Teller County nonprofit to be included in this year’s Indy Give! campaign that runs online from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. “Our goal is to raise $15,000 to add to our building fund,” said Janet Bennett, Smith’s wife who also does public relations. “We’re hoping all of Teller County will donate to the fund.” Smith was badly injured in an automobile crash on May 10 at exactly 9:33 a.m. Released from his wheelchair, today Smith wears a boot on his right foot. “I’ve had three major surgeries and have a cadaver’s heel on my foot now,” he said. After 37 years as a member of a search and rescue, in Virginia before moving to Teller County, Smith is determined. “I plan on working the dogs and everything else,” he said.

New ministry helps those ill and in need By Cynthia Sipes

Contributing writer Imagine someone ill, receiving a handcrafted prayer shawl to help them through their illness. Perhaps a homeless vet receiving gloves, hat and a scarf, to keep them warm this fall and winter. Blessings are happening right now with a new ministry based out of Woodland Park, called “Caring With Crafts Ministry.’ In the ministry’s first year, it has provided 10 prayer shawls and five prayer blankets to those who suffer with illness. While providing those, it also had a baby cocoon drive, in which the crafters made almost 20 baby cocoons that were donated to Choices in Woodland Park this summer. This ministry is comprised of crafters from all over the United States who take their own time and materials to support and help those in need. Caring With Crafts Ministry does not accept any money. The ministry will accept materials needed to make the projects. Many crafters would love to give their time but don’t have the money to buy the materials. The ministry has received donations and completed projects from as far as California and Maryland. The group is currently working on two

WHO TO CALL Those who are interested in donating materials or in making crafts can contact www.facebook.com/CaringWith CraftsMinistry, or email at CaringWithCraftsMinistry@gmail.com or call 858-922-8994.

project drives, the first is the winter drive 2013, which involves making gloves, mittens, scarves and hats for needy and homeless veterans which will be donated to two nonprofits, the Little Chapel Pantry and Martin Ministries, a homeless veteran program. The second is a challenge from the Adoptable Animal Rescue Force. AARF is in need of small and medium dog sweaters and coats, as some breeds cannot handle being in the outdoor kennels in the mountain weather without them. Requests coming into the ministry are overwhelming the volunteers that are already assisting. The ministry is in need of crafters – quilting, sewing, looming, knitting and crocheting. The waiting list for prayer shawls and blankets is more than 30 now, with only one crafter attending to those. The other crafters are working on the first project drive.

Mike Smith, president of Teller County Search and Rescue, is an award-winning instructor with the canine unit.

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Hospital celebrates six years Services have expanded since opening By Pat Hill

phill@ourcoloradonews.com When Pikes Peak Regional Hospital and Surgery Center opened six years ago, the ceremonial welcome was just the beginning. A 15-bed hospital with an emergency department, PPRH provided essential services, enough to build on and gradually increase its viability as a place of critical importance for the area. But the hospital just keeps adding services that: • Filled an insurance gap by signing an agreement with Kaiser Permanente, whose clients include employees of the RE-2 School District, Charis Bible College and Walmart, which has two Kaiser health-insurance plans. “I think that’s what helped make a difference,” said Rodney Bice, chief nursing officer. “The hospital has been working on this for six years.” Kaiser is an addition; otherwise, the hospital accepts nearly all insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. For potential patients who aren’t sure if Kaiser is on board yet, Bice advises calling the hospital. “We accept all Kaiser insurance plans,” Bice said. • Retained designation as a Level IV Trauma Care Center. “It’s great for us and a tribute to our team,” said Eric Riggle, the hospital’s marketing director. “For the public, it means the team can provide care for patients coming through the emergency department who need that level of service.” • Expanded hours at the hospital’s medical care clinic at 720 W. U.S. 24. The staff includes physicians Kurt Wever, Alex Autry and Heather Autry as well as Lisa Diamond, RN, MSN. “The providers will have their patients utilize our services, which is keeping everyone in the community,” Riggle said. “And that benefits the community.”

Eric Riggle, marketing director for Pikes Peak Regional Hospital and Surgery Center, serves up punch and cookies to hospital staff Oct. 1 in honor of the hospital’s sixth anniversary. The clinic has added 350 new patients in the past year. • Purchased a DEXA machine that tests levels of bone density. “The machine is the key to women’s health,” Bice said. “It’s a one-stop shop; now you can do everything right here.” The machine is an added convenience for women who take advantage of the hospital’s mammogram services. • Launched a sleep-study center to test pulmonary-function testing. “It’s so important for people who live at this altitude to have their tests and treatment done here,” Bice said. “When they go down the hill, down 2,500 feet, they don’t require the same amount of oxygen.”

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Eric Riggle, center, and Karen Earley, center left, marketing director and assistant, respectively, celebrate the sixth anniversary of Pikes Peak Regional Hospital and Surgery Center Oct. 1. Photos by Pat Hill

Saturday October 12, 2013 10am–2pm Woodland Park Middle School Parking Lot 600 E. Kelly Road, Woodland Park, CO 80863 Items to Recycle (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)

TVs • Computers • Audio/Video Equipment • Small Appliances Recycling Fees:

TVs up to 25” . . . . . . . $10 each TVs up to 26”- 42” . . . $20 each TVs 43” and larger . . . $30 each

Printers and other desktop electronics . . .$5 Hard Drive Destruction . . . . . . . . . . $5 each All other electronics . . . . . . . . . . . No charge

Proceeds directly beneﬁt the Woodland Park Panther Recycling program. With the donor’s wall in the lobby, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital and Surgery Center pays tribute to the community, hundreds of whom donated money to get the facility built.

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Woodland Part artist David Yarger has a range of talent in a variety of media. Pictured, Yarger’s “ Rampart in Rhapsody.”Courtesy photos

Artist on the move Yarger is on a creative roll

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phill@ourcoloradonews.com David Yarger’s life is on whirlwind speed these days. Artist on the move, Yarger, 20, has been commissioned by Yobel Market to do a portfolio that illustrates various economic scenarios in other countries. Yobel Market, co-founded by Sarah Ray, who lives in Teller County, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged and exploited people through sustainable economic opportunities. Ray and a team of volunteers left for Islamabad, Pakistan last week. “Yobel is going to have an entrepreneurs class in Pakistan; the idea for the course is to help the citizens be dynamic entrepreneurs and help bring revenue into their community,” Yarger said. Yarger contributed 32 drawings and illustrations for the class workbook which includes directions and concepts for start-up businesses. “The project is designed to incite creativity, to do something new to help the community,” he said. “For instance, I did a simple visual for negative and positive supply and demand. On another I had to convey an image of the target market.” On short notice, 24 hours, in fact, Yarger whipped up the illustrations in two days. “It was a high-octane project,” he said. About the same time, Yarger responded to a call from

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Ralph Holloway at Seven Arrows Gallery who needed several paintings that day for a showing. The spontaneity of the request offered up another adrenaline rush. “I brought seven of them in that morning; a collector came in and within 30 minutes I had a sale,” Yarger said, adding that the paintings were in his portfolio. “So right now, I’m feeling very jazzed.” To continue his education, Yarger hopes to win a scholarship from the Woodland Park Arts Alliance, whose chairman and founder is Holloway. “David is an extremely talented young man, both as a performing artist on the piano and a tremendous painter,” Holloway said. “We’re trying to help him out.” Yarger’s eventful summer included a week-long seminar at the Susan K Black Foundation workshop in Dubois, Wyo., where he studied with some of the nation’s noted painters. Yarger attended on a scholarship from the foundation. Ken Shanika, founder of the Pikes Peak Plein Air Painters, sponsored and accompanied Yarger to Wyoming. “I started teaching David when he was 13,” Shanika said. “His figure works are his strong point.” Yarger is skilled in a variety of media, Shanika said, including acrylic, watercolor, drawings and oil. “He one of the young Woodland Park artists who have really blossomed. I’m very proud of him.” Along with being an accomplished painter and illustrator, Yarger is a pianist who recently played in the “Colors” concert at the Colorado Music Syndicate in Colorado

David Yarger recently completed a commission for Yobel Market to illustrate a workbook for the organization’s entrepreneurship class in Pakistan. Pictured, is Yarger’s selection of possible consumers of start-up businesses designed and planned in the class. Springs. “I love music, it’s definitely one of my passions and I plan on getting educated in the field but I’m not sure which one will become a career,” he said. Yarger’s next gig the Pikes Peak Plein Air Show Nov.1 in Colorado Springs. Next year he’s off to college, probably in Colorado.

Air Force, Navy football game played on Rivalry game played Saturday in Annapolis By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com Air Force Academy’s football game with Navy is back on and was played as scheduled on Saturday, despite the partial government shutdown.

The decision was announced late Wednesday after Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel consulted with officials from both schools via telephone. Navy, especially, was thrilled that the sold-out game was back on. Navy expected to generate more than $4 million between ticket sales, concessions and television revenue. The game was broadcast by CBS. Navy won this year, 28-10. Navy

won last year’s game in overtime in Colorado Springs, coming back from a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter. Air Force won in overtime two years ago in Annapolis. Air Force announced Friday that all of its other sporting events, both home and away, are postponed until further notice.

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Painters to paparazzi agree. It is picture-perfect paradise. Photos by Rob Carrigan As the world turns, Aspen brights light up the hillsides.

Fall drives along byways integrated with parks Peak to Peak highway open to all traffic

The single track trail system behind Arkansas Point Campground offers several degrees of difficulty for mountain bikers of all ages. • San Juan Skyway National Scenic and Historic Byway – An All-American Road that is a 236 mile loop. Travel the “road to the sky” which offers views from the towering 14,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains to rolling hillsides speckled with ancient Indian pueblo ruins. Two state parks are found close to this byway. Go on a hike to Dynamite Cabin at Mancos State Park, or fly fish at Ridgway State Park, • Gold Belt Tour National Scenic and Historic Byway – This is a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway and a National Scenic Byway. Drive the Gold Belt Tour and retrace the historic travel routes connecting the Cripple Creek and Victor Mining District, site of the world’s largest gold rush. On Sept. 28 and 29, the 2 Mile High Club’s annual aspen tour event will begin at the Cripple Creek District Museum. Tours are offered on a first come, first served basis. Aspen tours are free, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds

Special to the Courier and Tribune Colorado is fortunate to have four distinct seasons, and this is the time of the year to get out and enjoy the fall colors. In addition to driving for pleasure, this story offers travelers additional details about Colorado state parks, located just minutes from 11 Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways. Take full advantage of your journey by lengthening your stay or engaging in a new activity. Although the average dates for peak colors have occurred in the northern part of the state, aspen viewing remains favorable through Oct. 7 in the central areas of Colorado. The final opportunity to view Eleven of Colorado’s fall colors will be in the southern 25 byways are desigareas from Oct. 8 to 16. Make sure nated by the U.S. Secreto prepare for the trip and check tary of Transportation ahead on the road conditions by as America’s Byways, visiting www.cotrip.org. Updates which gives Colorado on where colors are changing more national designaacross Colorado’s state parks can be tions than any other found here by clicking the condistate. Colorado also has tions tab and checking the fall col42 state parks. ors box at www.parks.state.co.us/ ParksSearch/Pages/ParksSearch. aspx • Flat Tops Trail Scenic and Historic Byway – This scenic byway has pristine scenery and unmatchable wildlife viewing because of the long-standing history of conservation and multiple-use land management. An advisory in this area notifies visitors that beetle-killed trees are falling. For a unique experience, extend your travels along this byway by staying overnight in a tipi at Yampa River State Park. Fishing and bird watching are also excellent pastimes here. • Dinosaur Diamond National Scenic and Historic Byway – Located northwest of Grand Junction, this byway traverses high mountains and barren plateaus, with stops at two national monuments – Colorado and Dinosaur, and two great rivers – the Colorado and Yampa. Although primarily known for its association to fossils, this byway has a rich connection with recreation through Highline Lake State Park, and the areas that make up James M Robb – Colorado River State Park, where camping, fishing, boating abound. • Pawnee Pioneer Trails Scenic and Historic Byway – This 128-mile byway traverses the rugged Colorado Piedmont, a wide-open region anchored by the towering Pawnee Buttes and Pawnee National Grasslands. When traveling this byway, stop at North Sterling State Park and pick up a copy of Park Bingo to see how many plants, animals and unique local sights you can spot. • Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway – Colorado’s oldest, established in 1918. The byway goes between Black Hawk and Estes Park and offers unmatched views of the Continental Divide and its dramatic fall colors. Despite the recent flooding in the area, the Peak to Peak segment of state highways 119 and 72 are open to all traffic. As part

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Quite a few green-leafed trees still are unchanged as of Wednesday, calling for local speculation that it will be a long season. of your trip, you can immerse yourself in the colors of the season at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, where views of the Continental Divide extend for 100 miles. And for a bit of unexpected luxury, treat your family to an overnight stay in the Harmsen Ranch Guest House, former home of the founders of the Jolly Rancher candy company. It is available for rent right inside the park. • West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway – The twin summits of Mount Sopris, near Carbondale, and the incomparable Black Canyon of the Gunnison anchor the ends of the West Elk Loop. Gunnison County is home to Kebler Pass, which boasts the largest aspen grove in North America and is a favorite for photographers. Kebler Pass is unpaved. 6.Collegiate Peaks Scenic and Historic Byway – This paved, 57-mile route parallels the Continental Divide at the foot of the Sawatch Range, the highest concentration of 14,000-plus foot peaks in the country. The greater part parallels the Arkansas River, the most commercially rafted river in the nation, a world-class kayaking destination, and one of the state’s premier trout fishing resources. This byway contains the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, with access to some of Colorado’s best fishing and camping at one of six campgrounds located along the 150-mile stretch of river. • Frontier Pathways National Scenic and Historic Byway – Interested in biking a byway? Begin this aspen-laden ride west of Pueblo on Colorado 96. The Frontier Pathways route climbs into the Wet Mountains and descends into the Wet Mountain Valley, passing aspens blazing in autumn color along the way. Check out the scenery around Pueblo Lake State Park by bike. Visitors can bike along the river to the Nature Center and catch the extensive system of trails that go throughout the park and the city of Pueblo.

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Cindy Cabrera, who owns the Pinecrest Boarding Stables In Green Mountain Falls, lives in what she calls “my paradise,” five acres where she boards horses. Photos by Pat Hill

Hanging tough at Pinecrest stables Cabrera found passion after watching movie about horses By Pat Hill

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n a comfortable and reliable life abruptly interrupted by the death of her husband, Cindy Cabrera catapulted into an adventure loaded with risk. Ten years later, she has no regrets about investing her life and money in the Pinecrest Boarding Stables in Green Mountain Falls. “This is my paradise,” she said. But she’s got a mess on her hands right now. In an environmental rampage Aug. 22, Fountain Creek roared down from Woodland Park and destroyed the concrete abutment anchoring the bridge to her 5-acre property. Mercilessly, the creek left a gas pipe exposed, ripped into fence lines and broke trees limbs as it carved a path through the land bordering Pike National Forest. “That night, in the rain, lighting and thunder, I got everybody out; it was such a nightmare,” she said, referring to at least four of the 18 horses boarding at the stable. “I lost my old girl this summer. She was 35, the sweetest horse ever.” As the floodwaters raged out of control, some of the horses’ owners showed up to help, among them, two from the American Legion. “They called the Legion and, once they found out I was a veteran’s widow, five of them came down to help,” she said. Without flood insurance, Cabrera expects bills of more than $20,000 to fix the bridge and clean up the property. To date, FEMA agreed to pay $2,848.48. Coincidentally, two FEMA representatives showed up last week to assess the extent of damages in Green Mountain Falls, the stables included. There’s a chance Cabrera could get additional aid, they said, from FEMA as well as the Small Business Administration in Colorado Springs. As far as repairing the gas line, Cabrera has her fingers crossed that another catastrophe won’t whip through her property. While Black Hills Energy is responsible for the repairs, next year is the soonest they can get to it, she said. Bad luck or not, Cabrera has endured two catastrophic events, evacuation and uncertainty during the Waldo Canyon fire of June 2012, followed by the rainstorm and flood a year later. She’s tougher today because of them. A former “greenhorn,” Cabrera once traveled the world as an Air Force wife with her late husband, John. After the couple settled in Colorado Springs, she worked for 14 years at ENT Federal Credit Union. Neither prepared her for life as a stable owner with

Pinecrest Boarding Stables is on five acres in Green Mountain Falls. With the recent rainstorms, the damage has been significant.

Fountain Creek carved a pathway through Pinecrest Boarding Stables on its way through Green Mountain Falls on down to Manitou Springs in the rainstorms of Aug. 22 and Sept. 11. To date, Cindy Cabrera is hoping to fund a large portion of repair costs through FEMA and perhaps the Small Business Administration. no experience at all with horses. Today, Cabrera looks back on a life-changing evening that brought her to Green Mountain Falls. “I was watching the movie ‘Spirit,’ an animated Disney film about wild horses,” she said. One scene, in particular, of clouds in the shape of horses, in a background of blue sky, eventually led her to Green Mountain Falls. “I felt that in my heart,” she said. “One day, awhile later, I opened the classifieds and right there was a stable for sale. I went ‘oh my god,oh my god.’”

Cabrera bought the Pinecrest in Oct. 2003 from Jim and Marilyn Ramseyer, albeit with a training period. “I came up every weekend to help,” she said. Sitting outside near the creek, the sun shining brightly amid the destruction, Cabrera looks back on that moment when, in her grief, she looked into the proverbial crystal ball. “Are you going to spend your life doing the safe thing and have regrets later because you didn’t take that leap?” she said. “So I did. I’ll never regret it.”

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THINGS TO DO OCT. 10 DRIVER SAFETY. AARP offers its driver’s safety course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Woodland Park Public Library. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call 719-687-9281 ext. 103. OCT. 11 TASTE OF Teller. The third annual Taste of Teller is planned

from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Shining Mountain Golf Course in Woodland Park. This event features some of Teller County’s most distinguished eating establishments. All proceeds benefit Community Partnership Family Resource Center. Matt Meister will broadcast the weather report for KRDO News 13 LIVE from Taste of Teller. Teller County resident Clarke Becker is this year’s emcee. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. Visit TasteOfTeller.com or call 719-686-0705 for more information.

OCT. 12 QUEST FOR Mastery online classes are offered Oct. 12. Learn these tools that can help you to manifest your highest potential, and overcome issues in your life. This program is based on the Wisdom teachings of Archangel Michael. For more information email Jimena at Jimena.yantorno@gmail.com or call 719-306-0772. Classes offered in English and Spanish. OCT. 12, NOV. 9, DEC. 14 FARMERS’ MARKET. The Teller County Farmers Market

Association presents its winter farmers’ markets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month from October to May inside the Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. Dates are Oct. 12, nOv. 9, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8, April 13, May 11. Autumn/winter harvest includes fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheese, jams, organic meats,

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from the Aspen Tours are used to pay for the care of Cripple Creek’s free-roaming donkey herd. Northeast of the Gold Belt Tour is Mueller State Park, where you can take an aspen hike or an elk bugling hike this month. • Santa Fe Trail – The byway, which comprises a 188-mile portion of the trail, traverses one of the last strongholds of the nomadic Plains Indians and one of the first toeholds of Anglo-American pioneers, who began homesteading along the Arkansas River in the 1860s. The Mountain Branch of the trail traveled through today’s Trinidad and crossed Raton Pass, a mountain gap used by Native Americans for centuries. The byway’s midpoint is Bent’s Old Fort, once a trading post and cultural melting pot, now a National Historic Site. Stop for a picnic along the shores of John Martin Reservoir State Park. You also may be able to check off some birds on your bird watching list with 373 species found at the park. • Highway of the Legends – This scenic and historic byway is the perfect detour for those exploring southern Colorado. The lore of this area is vivid, swirling in the spiritual myths of the American Indians and the history of their clashes with Spanish ex-

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In a chat with the sheriff, Price said they were assured that deputies would patrol the roads, take formal complaints in the substation, and respond to calls from Green Mountain Falls, Chipita Park and Cascade. However, with the plan, the town would still have a town deputy on duty. “I told the sheriff we want to have our own staff,” Price said, adding that the sub-station could be opened by January. “But I will not sign off on this until we have at least a deputy here to do code enforcement.” The deputy would report to the town manager. “There is no way we can afford to do the coverage we do now,” Price said. “The marshal (Police Chief Tim Bradley) is doing the best job he can to get us coverage seven days a week. But when you have one full-time and one part-time, you just can’t do it. We can’t afford to be spending a lot of money.” With the sub-station, El Paso would provide the patrol cars as well as the fuel, Price said. “I would like for us to hear from the big guy himself (Maketa) what he can do and what he can’t do,” Price said.

breads, pastries, pasta, holiday wreaths, alpaca yarn/knits, soaps, hot foods and drinks. Contact the market managers at 719-689 3133 or 719-648 7286, email tcfma@q.com, visit www.wpfarmersmarket.com or join us on Facebook: Woodland Park Farmers Market.

OCT. 15 AFTER: AFTER Hours for Teens is from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Woodland Park Public Library in the teen room. Zombie themed activities for teens only. Call 687-9281 ext. 151. OCT. 16 BOOK CLUB. Book Worms book club meets at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 16 at the Florissant Public Library. The book “An Available Man” by Hilma Wolitzer will be discussed. Call 748-3939 for information. OCT. 19, NOV. 16 SUPPORT GROUP. The Woodland Park Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 19 in the board room of the Woodland Park Library. We have a speaker who will talk to us about “Living Well With Parkinsons.” For November, Dr. Grabert has had to cancel however we will still meet Nov. 16 at the Mountain View United Methodist Church on Rampart Range Road.

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he didn’t list a straight sales tax increase as a funding option. Simon replied that there have already been two failed attempts to raise taxes for this project. Councilmember Eric Smith said he supported those measures and he still supports the building of a pool, but that if a ballot measure passed this time the city would take on 30 years of debt payments. Turley said he didn’t think using 410 funds was a good fit and that he would be willing to seek other options for funding, including using money from general revenue. “I would like to see us make this (the aquatic center) happen so let’s start setting money aside for it,” he said. “I’m tired of talking about this; let’s make it happen.” Councilmember Carrol Harvey, who served on the Woodland Aquatic Project board in the past, made a motion to accept

the resolution with a number of changes: delete sections 2 and 3 and the words “and/or 410 Account” from Section 1. This would allow council to explore all funding options available. The council voted to accept the amended resolution unanimously. Councilmember Bob Carlsen, who serves on the project board, told his fellow councilmembers that they had given him hope. While the changes to the resolution were sweeping, Simon said, “This is as far as we’ve ever gotten. This is good news.” After the meeting he said that if the council had shot the resolution down, the project probably would have fallen apart. Turley said the council would direct City Manager David Buttery and his staff to take a good look at the 2014 budget to find money that could be set aside for the project. Brovetto added that a tax increase might get the pool built faster. “People who want this should vote to support it,” he said. Budget discussions will start during the Oct. 17 meeting. Next year’s budget must be approved by early December.

OCT. 19 EARTH SCIENCE. The Air Force Academy presents “Physics is Phun,” including more than 15 physics demonstrations, many of them hands on, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 19, at the Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park. The demonstrations will use everyday objects and scientific equipment. Two shows are planned at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Visit http://www.rmdrc.com for information.

plorers. Like much of Colorado, where the promises of fortune led, trouble followed and tales of outlaws “settling their differences” are common. Along this byway, you will find Lathrop State Park, which has a nine-hole golf course and Trinidad Lake State Park. Sights at Trinidad Lake range from open vistas to grasslands, forests, cliffs and ponds. Plus the Long’s Canyon trail provides one of the best examples of the geologic K-T Boundary anywhere in the country, attracting geologists from afar. Travelers can plan their journey by requesting a Bicycling and Scenic Byways map. These are available in Colorado Welcome Centers or by emailing byways@ state.co.us. In addition, most scenic byways offer brochures, maps, websites and roadside interpretive signs to help the tourist understand the area’s history. Some of the byways offer driving tours, local maps and publications. And several are working on mobile apps to share their information through new technology. The Colorado Byways program has a dedicated “Colorado Byways” channel on the mobile app Tagwhat offering close to 500 stories. Find more adventures for fall activities and viewing by visiting State Parks fall colors page at www.parks.state. co.us/pages/fall.aspx and our Rush to the Gold brochure:www.parks.state.co.us/ SiteCollectionImages/parks/Marketing/ FallColors/FallColors.pdf

From the audience, former trustee Marshall Worthey, the mayor’s husband, asked if the decision was just about the budget. “Absolutely. We can’t afford what we’re doing.” Trustees Mac Pitrone and Ralph LoCascio highlighted the fact that the residents are taxed by the county. “We’re just leveraging the money we’re already paying,” LoCascio said. “This is smart business.” “Chief Bradley, I’d like to hear from you, please,” Worthey said. “We have a phenomenal relationship with the sheriff’s department,” Bradley replied. “Yeah, the 1A initiative money is kicking in. I think having a sheriff’s sub-station here is a phenomenal idea.” Yet Bradley stated that the sheriff’s deputies would not have the authority to enforce municipal codes. In a request for proposals to serve as the town’s attorney, Tormoen Hickey’s application was absent. Last month, the attorney’s request for compensation was denied by the board. As a result of the recall petition, since postponed, late board meetings and a flurry of questions because of ongoing controversies among the board members, Tormoen Hickey cited the strain on her time. Hickey is with the law firm Alpern Myers Stuart. However, the board did receive applications from other law firms.

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LOT 44, WILSON LAKE ESTATES, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 59 Wallace Drive Florissant, CO 80816

Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0061 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 19, 2013, 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: ERIN R FRANKLINMILLER Original Beneficiary: FIRST FRANKLIN A DIVISION OF NAT. CITY BANK OF IN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF10 Date of Deed of Trust: 8/24/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/25/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 584353 Original Principal Amount: $140,800.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $153,305.97 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 44, WILSON LAKE ESTATES, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 59 Wallace Drive Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Public Given NOTICE SALEa.m. in the forenoon of that I will, OF at 10:00 (CRS §38-38-103) No. November 20, 2013,Foreclosure at the TellerSale County 2013-0062 Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at pubToauction Whom It Concern:and This Notice lic toMay the highest best bidder is given regard to property the following for cash, with the said real and all indescribed Deed of Trust: Grantor(s)’ heirs terest of said Grantor(s), and assigns therein, for the purpose of On July 19,indebtedness 2013, the undersigned Public paying the provided in said Evidence of Debtthe secured Deed of Trustee caused Noticeby of the Election Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, expenses and Demand relating to the the Deed of Trust ofdescribed sale andbelow othertoitems allowedin by be recorded thelaw, and will issue to records. the purchaser a CertificCounty of Teller ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. Original Grantor: GATT FAMILY ENTERFirst Publication: PRISES, LLC 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Original Beneficiary: FIRST COMMUNITY Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View BANK, A BRANCH OF FIRST STATE BANK N.M. Dated: Current7/22/2013 Holder of Evidence of Debt: ROBERT W. CAMPBELL ACQUIRED CAPITAL II, L.P. Teller TRUSTEE Date COUNTY of Deed ofPUBLIC Trust: 2/24/2004 By: Pamela Date A. Cronce Recording of Deed of Trust: Deputy Public Trustee 2/27/2004 Recorded in Teller County: Reception Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER No. 562589 Attorney #34145 Original Registration Principal Amount: $300,000.00 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC Outstanding Principal Balance: 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, $225,197.00 DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you Fax: 1 (303) notified 865-1410 are hereby that the covenants of Attorney file #: 13-04117 the deed of trust have been violated as follows: The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a FailureAny to make payments on the Debt debt. information provided may be whenfor thethat same were due and owing. used purpose.

THE Notice LIEN FORECLOSED Legal No.: 2013-0061MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. 9/25/2013 First Publication: Last Publication: 10/23/2013 THE PROPERTY Published in: Pikes DESCRIBED Peak Courier HEREIN View IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: N/A NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence

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NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of November 20, 2013, 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: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/22/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Attorney Registration #34145 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-04117 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.: 2013-0061 First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0052 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 8, 2013, 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: KIMBERLY C GARCIA AND GERALD A GARCIA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Notice INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE ofFOR DebtEVERBANK secured by the Deed of Trust described Notice of Current herein, Holderhas of filed Evidence of Debt: Election DemandBANK, for saleNA as provided WELLSand FARGO by lawof and in said Deed4/23/2007 of Trust. Date Deed of Trust: Recording Date of Deed of Trust: THEREFORE, 5/12/2008 Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, atin10:00 in theReception forenoon of Recorded Tellera.m. County: No. November 617406 20, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 $115,710.00 W. Bennett Original Principal Amount: Ave., O u t sCripple t a n d iCreek, n g P rColorado, i n c i p a l sell B aat lance: $ 1 0 6auction , 7 7 9 . 1to5the highest and best public bidder for cash, the said real property and Pursuant §38-38-101 (4) (i), you all interest to of C.R.S. said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ are hereby notified that the covenants heirs and assigns therein, for the purposeof deedthe of indebtedness trust have been violated ofthe paying provided in as follows: said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the Failure toofpay and interest when expenses saleprincipal and other items allowed due will to allthe other payments by law,together and will issue purchaser a provided of forPurchase, in the Evidence of Debt seCertificate all as provided cured by law. by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. First Publication: 9/25/2013 THE LIEN FORECLOSED Last Publication: 10/23/2013 MAY NOT BE A FIRST in: LIEN. Published Pikes Peak Courier View THE PROPERTY Dated: 7/22/2013 DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE ROBERT W. CAMPBELL DEED OF TRUST. Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce LOTS Public 19 THROUGH Deputy Trustee 21, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 21, CITY OF VICTOR, SOMETIMES KNOWN AS LOTS 19 THROUGH Attorney: 21, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 21 IN DOMINIC H RIVERS PROVIDENCE ADDITION TO THE CITY Attorney Registration #40127OF TELLER, OF VICTOR, COUNTY FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP STATE OF COLORADO. 633 SEVENTEENTH STREET, SUITE DENVER, COLORADO which 2700, has the address of: 126 S 4th St Phone: (303) 292-1200 Victor, CO 80860 Fax: (303) 292-1300 Attorney N/A NOTICEfile OF#:SALE

The above of is acting as a debt TheAttorney current holder the Evidence of Debt collector attempting collect a securedand by is the Deed of to Trust described debt. Anyhas information provided may be and herein, filed Notice of Election used for that purpose. Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0062 First Publication: 9/25/2013 THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given Last 10/23/2013 that Publication: I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of Published in:6,Pikes Courier View November 2013,Peak 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: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/12/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: LISA CANCANON Attorney Registration #42043 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9105.05711 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.: 2013-0052 First Publication: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

scribed Deed of Trust: On July 8, 2013, 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.

which has the address of: 126 S 4th St Victor, CO 80860

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

21, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 21 IN

OF VICTOR, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.

22 PROVIDENCE ADDITION TO THE CITY

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

Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0052 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 8, 2013, 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.

Public Trustees

Original Grantor: KIMBERLY C GARCIA AND GERALD A GARCIA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR EVERBANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 4/23/2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/12/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 617406 Original Principal Amount: $115,710.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $106,779.15 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 19 THROUGH 21, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 21, CITY OF VICTOR, SOMETIMES KNOWN AS LOTS 19 THROUGH 21, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 21 IN PROVIDENCE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF VICTOR, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 126 S 4th St Victor, CO 80860 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 November 6, 2013, 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.

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 November 6, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

First Publication: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/12/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: LISA CANCANON Attorney Registration #42043 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9105.05711 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.: 2013-0052 First Publication: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0054 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 8, 2013, 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: EDWARD J ROMERO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 1/15/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 1/17/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 528602 Original Principal Amount: $131,955.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $109,044.00 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. Public Notice

First Publication: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published NOTICE in: OFPikes SALEPeak Courier View

Dated: 7/12/2013 Foreclosure Sale No. (CRS §38-38-103) ROBERT W. CAMPBELL 2013-0051 Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce To Whom It May Concern: This Notice Deputy Public Trustee is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Attorney: LISA CANCANON Attorney Registration #42043 On July 9, 2013, the undersigned LLP Public ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, Trustee caused STREET, the Notice of Election 1199 BANNOCK and Demand relating to80204 the Deed of Trust DENVER, COLORADO described below to be recorded in the Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: County file of Teller records. Attorney #: 9105.05711

Original Grantor: RICHARD The Attorney above is actingF.as a debt HAMMOND collector and is attempting to collect a Original Beneficiary: BANK OF may be debt. Any information provided AMERICA, used for thatN.A. purpose. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CHAMPION MORTGAGE Legal Notice No.: 2013-0052COMPANY Date of Deed of9/11/2013 Trust: 10/14/2009 First Publication: Recording Date10/9/2013 of Deed of Trust: Last Publication: 10/21/2009 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 630726 Original Principal Amount: $690,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $379,756.37 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: Pursuant to, but not limited to, Paragraph 9, Section (a) of the Deed of Trust, the debt has been accelerated because the borrower is deceased and the property is not the primary residence of at least one surviving borrower. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 804 Sioux Road Florissant, CO 80816

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. NOTICE OF SALE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN I S current ALL O F T HofEthe PR O P E R Tof Y ENThe holder Evidence CUMBERED THE of LIEN Debt secured byBY the Deed TrustOF de- THE DEED herein, OF TRUST. scribed has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by LOT BLOCK law and53, in said DeedSIXTY of Trust.TWO, SHERWOOD FOREST UNIT EIGHT, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, 10:00 a.m. in which hasatthe address of:the forenoon of November 6, 2013, at the Teller County 130 Sir Richard Drive Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Divide, CO 80814 Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidNOTICE OF SALE der cash, holder the saidofreal Theforcurrent the property Evidenceand of Debt all interestby of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ secured the Deed of Trust described heirs andhas assigns purpose herein, filedtherein, Notice for of the Election and ofDemand paying the provided in and for indebtedness sale as provided by law said Evidence in said Deed of of Debt Trust.secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale Notice and other allowed THEREFORE, Is items Hereby Given by law, andat will10:00 issuea.m. to the a of that I will, in purchaser the forenoon Certificate all as provided Decemberof4,Purchase, 2013, (Originally scheduled by forlaw. November 6, 2013) at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. First Publication: 9/11/2013 Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, Last 10/9/2013 sell Publication: at public auction to the highest and Published in: Pikes Peak Viewpropbest bidder for cash, theCourier said real erty and all interest of said Grantor(s), Dated: 7/12/2013 Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness providedW.inCAMPBELL said Evidence of Debt seROBERT cured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, COUNTY the expenses of sale and other items Teller PUBLIC TRUSTEE allowed byA. law, and will issue to the purBy: Pamela Cronce chaserPublic a Certificate Deputy Trustee of Purchase, all as provided by law. Attorney: FirstCANCANON Publication: 10/9/2013 LISA Attorney Registration Last Publication: 11/6/2013 #42043 Published in: & Pikes Peak Courier View ARONOWITZ MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, Dated: 8/14/2013 COLORADO 80204 ROBERT W. 813-1177 CAMPBELL Phone: (303) Fax: Teller COUNTY Attorney file #: PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce 8686.00037 Deputy Public Trustee The Attorney above is acting as a debt Attorney:and CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER collector is attempting to collect a Attorney #34145 may be debt. AnyRegistration information provided THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC used for that purpose. 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Legal Notice No.: 2013-0051 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 First Publication: 9/11/2013 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Attorney file #: 13-03111 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View 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.: 2013-0054 First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

Original Grantor: EDWARD J ROMERO Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GMAC MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 1/15/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/17/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 528602 Original Principal Amount: $131,955.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $109,044.00 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:

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Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 53, BLOCK SIXTY TWO, SHERWOOD FOREST UNIT EIGHT, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 130 Sir Richard Drive 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 December 4, 2013, (Originally scheduled for November 6, 2013) at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 8/14/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Attorney Registration #34145 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-03111 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.: 2013-0054 First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0055 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 8, 2013, 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: HOLLIS R MERRIFIELD A/K/A HOLLIS ROSS MERRIFIELD Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR OCEANSIDE MORTGAGE COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Date of Deed of Trust: 1/30/2013 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/4/2013 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 660092 Original Principal Amount: $230,034.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $230,034.00 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 102, TRANQUIL ACRES ADDITION NO. 1, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 223 Aspen Rd Woodland Park, CO 80863 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of November 6, 2013, 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: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/15/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: SHEILA J FINN Attorney Registration #36637 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 19201 E. MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, COLORADO 80134-9092 Phone: 1 (303) 706-9990 Fax: 1 (303) 706-9994 Attorney file #: 30539 The Attorney above is acting as a debt

November 6, 2013, 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.

October 9, 2013

First Publication: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/15/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: SHEILA J FINN Attorney Registration #36637 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 19201 E. MAIN STREET SUITE 205, PARKER, COLORADO 80134-9092 Phone: 1 (303) 706-9990 Fax: 1 (303) 706-9994 Attorney file #: 30539

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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.: 2013-0055 First Publication: 9/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/9/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0057 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2013, 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 PAUL MONAT AND COLETTE N MONAT Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 2/17/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 2/26/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 624419 Original Principal Amount: $195,742.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $186,172.96 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 15, BLOCK 1, LA MONTANA MESA FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 900 Matterhorn 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 November 20, 2013, 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: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/22/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: HOLLY L DECKER Attorney Registration #32647 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 13-910-24930 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.: 2013-0057 First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0058 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2013, 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: CLARENCE U CARRUTH III Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS, A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK N.A. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FIRST HORIZON HOME LOANS A DIVISION OF FIRST TENNESSEE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: 11/16/2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/3/2007 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 613214 Original Principal Amount: $170,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $159,156.79 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 principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN

First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

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:

October 9, 2013

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

Public Trustees

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 4 IN BLOCK 2 IN PINE BLUFF ESTATES, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 48 Pine Bluff Drive 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 December 4, 2013, (Originally scheduled for sale on November 20, 2013) at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 8/9/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JOAN OLSON Attorney Registration #28078 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9696.03250 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.: 2013-0058 First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0059 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2013, 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: JULIE A. CULWELL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR UNITED CAPITAL MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANK Date of Deed of Trust: 11/7/2003 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/17/2003 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 558480 Original Principal Amount: $172,550.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $157,104.68 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 11, STEFFA'S SUBDIVISION OF ADDITION NO. 1, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. which has the address of: 331 East Henrietta Avenue Woodland Park, CO 80863 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of December 4, 2013, (Originally scheduled for sale on November 20, 2013) at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 8/9/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: MONICA KADRMAS Attorney Registration #34904 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9105.05816 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.: 2013-0059 First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0060 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE Public Trustees (CRS §38-38-103)

Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0060 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 18, 2013, 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: CHRISTOPHER BOEHNKE Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 10/20/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 11/5/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 631044 Original Principal Amount: $236,060.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $224,288.22 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 13, INDIAN CREEK 5, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 174 Pioneer Creek Drive Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of November 20, 2013, 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: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/22/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee

Dated: 8/15/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee

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Attorney: JANE B FREDMAN Attorney Registration #16903 FLYNN WRIGHT & FREDMAN, LLC PLAZA OF THE ROCKIES, SUITE 202 111 SOUTH TEJON, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80903 Phone: (719) 578-8444 Fax: Attorney file #: 559.131 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. EXHIBIT FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION Trustee’s Sale No. 2013-0068 LOT 8, CRYSTOLA SUMMER HOME GROUP, AS EVIDENCED BY PERMIT NO. 5664/01 NAMING LINDA FAY WEBSTER AS PERMITTEE, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO, AS CORRECTED BY AFFIDAVIT OF SCRIVENER'S ERROR RECORDED ON AUGUST 1, 2013 AT RECEPTION NO. 665124, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. TOGETHER WITH ALL EXISTING OR SUBSEQUENTLY ERECTED OR AFFIXED BUILDINGS, IMPROVEMENTS AND FIXTURES; ALL EASEMENTS, RIGHTS OF WAY AND APPURTENANCES; ALL WATER, WATER RIGHTS AND DITCH RIGHTS (INCLUDING STOCK IN UTILITIES WITH DITCH OR IRRIGATION RIGHTS); AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS, ROYALTIES, AND PROFITS RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS, GEOTHERMAL AND SIMILAR MATTERS. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0068 First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0063 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 25, 2013, 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: LEONARD JAMES DOSS AND JENNIFER A DOSS Original Beneficiary: AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., D/B/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (DE), INC., AND AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES Date of Deed of Trust: 12/18/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 12/27/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 601730 Original Principal Amount: $108,997.98 Outstanding Principal Balance: $104,277.71

Attorney: MONICA KADRMAS Attorney Registration #34904 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9105.05826

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 Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0060 First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0068 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 13, 2013, 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: LINDA FAY WEBSTER Original Beneficiary: FARMERS STATE BANK OF CALHAN Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FARMERS STATE BANK OF CALHAN Date of Deed of Trust: 5/2/2003 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 5/12/2003 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 548715 Original Principal Amount: $50,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $25,989.62 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: N/A NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of December 4, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 10/9/2013 Last Publication: 11/6/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 8/15/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JANE B FREDMAN Attorney Registration #16903 FLYNN WRIGHT & FREDMAN, LLC PLAZA OF THE ROCKIES, SUITE 202 111 SOUTH TEJON,

Default in payment required by the Deed of Trust.

23Original Grantor: WENDY K. NEFF

AND WAYNE A. NEFF Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 8/22/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/28/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 538066 Original Principal Amount: $116,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $99,581.62

Public Trustees

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:

Dated: 7/26/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: KAREN J RADAKOVICH Attorney Registration #11649 FRASCONA, JOINER, GOODMAN & GREENSTEIN, P.C. 4750 TABLE MESA DRIVE, BOULDER, COLORADO 80305 Phone: (303) 494-3000 Fax: Attorney file #: 7206-250 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.: 2013-0063 First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0064 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On July 29, 2013, 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: WENDY K. NEFF AND WAYNE A. NEFF Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATIONS SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 8/22/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/28/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 538066

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0065 First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Virginia K. Kraft, Deceased Case Number: 2012PR1118

THE SURFACE ONLY OF: LOT 21A, (FKA LOTS 21 THRU 34), BLOCK 35, TOWN OF GOLDFIELD, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT AND TO THAT VACATION RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 1992 IN BOOK 630 PAGE 169, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. which has the address of: 1221 Victor Avenue Victor, CO 80860 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 November 20, 2013, 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: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/30/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JOAN OLSON Attorney Registration #28078 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9696.03287 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.: 2013-0064 First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0065

On July 30, 2013, 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.

First Publication: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

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.

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 6, BLOCK1, LOG HAVEN ADDITION TO TOWN OF WOODLAND PARK, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of November 20, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

Public Trustees

Notice To Creditors

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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

Attorney: ALISON L BERRY Attorney Registration #34531 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-05103

Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.

THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

which has the address of: 721 Walnut Street Woodland Park, CO 80863

By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee

Original Grantor: TODD W STILWELL AND LESLIE R STILWELL Original Beneficiary: WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 9/10/2003 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 11/12/2004 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 573548 Original Principal Amount: $232,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $200,536.58 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 81, HIGHLAND LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 4, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 28 Beaver Lake Circle 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 November 20, 2013, 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: 9/25/2013 Last Publication: 10/23/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 7/30/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: ALISON L BERRY Attorney Registration #34531 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-05103

Public Notice

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to Teller County Probate Court, Colorado on or before January 27, 2014 or the claims may be forever barred. Randall Cable 521 Black Bear Trail Woodland Park, Colorado 80863 Legal Notice No.: 933874 First Publication: September 25, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice 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): PHILIP BRAY; 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@TheKlugLawF irm.co m Case Number: 2013CV030046 SUMMONS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS You are hereby summoned and required to file with the Clerk of this Court an Answer or other response to the attached Complaint. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you within the State of Colorado, you are required to file your Answer or other response within 21 days after such service upon you. If service of the Summons and Complaint was made upon you outside the State of Colorado, you are required to file your Answer or other response within 35 days after such service upon you. If you fail to file your Answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within the applicable time period, judgment by default may be entered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint without further notice. The following documents are also served herewith: Complaint Under Rule 105. Dated: August 30, 2013 /s/ Noah Klug Noah Klug, Attorney for Plaintiff This summons is issued pursuant to C.R.C.P. Rule 4 as amended. A copy of the Complaint must be served with this Summons. This form should not be used where service by publication is desired. Legal Notice No.: 933900 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: November 6, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice District Court, County of Teller, Colorado 101 W. Bennett Ave. Cripple Creek, CO 80813 719-689-2574 Plaintiff: LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B. Defendants: GREGG HOLDINGS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; GREGG HOLDINGS, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company d/b/a LAST DOLLAR INN; CHARLEY J. GREGG, an individual; KATHLEEN J. GREGG, an individual; JOHN F. WALSH IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS U.S. ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO; U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION; BOB CAMPBELL IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Attorneys For Plaintiff: Michael C. Bullock (#30988) Robert G. Graham (# 26809) Marcy Ongert (#38030) Foster, Graham Milstein & Calisher, LLP 360 S. Garfield Street, 6th Floor Denver, CO 80209 Phone: (303) 333-9810 Fax: (303) 333-9786 Email: mbullock@fostergraham.com bob@fostergraham.com mongert@fostergraham.com Case Number: 2012 CV 274 Division: 11 SHERIFF’S COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE, RIGHT TO CURE AND RIGHT TO REDEEM Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered March 12, 2013, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Grantor (Borrower): Gregg Holdings, LLC, a Colorado Limited Liability Company Original Beneficiary: Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B. Current Owner of the Evidence of Debt: Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B. Date of Deed of Trust: June 22, 2007 County of Recording: Teller Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 25, 2007 Book and Page No. or Reception No. of Recorded Deed of Trust: 607890 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $307,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $267,017.87 Amount of Judgment entered March 12, 2013: $296,350.20 Description of property to be foreclosed: The surface only of Lots 28, 29 and 30, Block 10, Fremont (now Cripple Creek) County of Teller, State of Colorado a/k/a 315 E. Carr Ave. Cripple Creek, CO 80813

Recorded Deed of Trust: 607890 Original Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt: $307,500.00 Outstanding Principal Amount of Evidence of Debt as of the date hereof: $267,017.87 Amount of Judgment entered March 12, 2013: $296,350.20 Description of property to be foreclosed: The surface only of Lots 28, 29 and 30, Block 10, Fremont (now Cripple Creek) County of Teller, State of Colorado a/k/a 315 E. Carr Ave. Cripple Creek, CO 80813

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Misc. Private Legals

THE REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD WHICH IS THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS LITIGATION AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST DESCRIBED IN SAID JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE THE LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN The covenants of said Deed of Trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly payments as required in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof and the legal holder of the indebtedness has accelerated the same and declared the same immediately due and payable. NOTICE OF SALE YOU ARE ADVISED that a public sale, pursuant to law, will be conducted by the undersigned at 10:00 A.M. o’clock on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Teller County Sheriff’s Office front steps, 11400 W. Hwy 24, Divide, CO 80814, whereat said real property and improvements thereon and all interest of said Grantor and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein will be sold to the highest bidder for cash for the purpose of paying the judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 09/11/2013 Last Publication: 10/09/2013 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Courier View NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE ANY DEFAULT UNDER THE INSTRUMENT BEING FORECLOSED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 C.R.S. MUST BE FILED AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 C.R.S. MUST BE FILED NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. The name, address and telephone number of the attorneys representing the holder of the Deed of Trust being foreclosed is Foster, Graham, Milstein, & Calisher, LLP, 360 S. Garfield Street, 6th Floor, Denver, CO 80209 (303) 333-9810. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DATED at Divide, Teller County Colorado this 22nd day of August, 2013. Mike Ensminger Sheriff County of Teller By: Sheriff Legal Notice No.: 933841 First Publication: September 11, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE City of Woodland Park The Woodland Park City Council will consider an amendment to the Woodland Park Municipal Code as described below on October 17, 2013. The meeting is held at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado: Ordinance No. 1195 on amending Chapters 20.02, 20.03, and 20.05 to the Flood Damage Prevention regulations of the Woodland Park Municipal Code. Please contact the Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5283 for more information. Legal Notice No.: 933888 First Publication: October 2, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for Teller County, for the ensuing year of 2014, will be submitted to the Teller County Board of County Commissioners in a regular meeting to be held Thursday, 10/10/13, at the County’s Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Copies of such proposed budget will be made available for inspection by the public in the County Finance Department in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek, a n d o n th e C o u n ty ’ s w e b s i te , a t www.co.teller.co.us. The Board of County Commissioners will take public comments on the proposed budget at the advertised budget hearing at the County’s Centennial Building in Cripple Creek, Colorado, on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector within such Teller County may inspect the proposed budget, direct any questions and file or register any objections thereto, to the County Budget Officer, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. The 2014 budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at the County Centennial Building in Cripple Creek on Thursday, 12/12/13 at 9:15 a.m. Legal Notice No.: 933901 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: October 16, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice Teller County Public Budget Hearing for the 2014 Budget, is on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., at 112 N. A Street, Cripple Creek, Colorado, County Centennial Building. Contact the County Finance Office for further information: 686-7920. Legal Notice No.: 933902 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: October 16, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Woodland Park Planning Commission will hear the following request on October 24, 2013. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers located at 220 W. South Avenue, Wood-

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Cripple Creek mayor swears in two reserve firefighters Council approves re-plat of Century Casino lots By Sonja Oliver

Contributing writer Following completion of 18 weeks at the Fire Academy, two new reserve Cripple Creek firefighters, Victor McCormack and Stephen (Mike) Ortega, were sworn in by Mayor Bruce Brown to uphold the office of firefighter. Brown presented them with certificates and after the short presentation, both were congratulated by Fire Chief Randy Baldwin, Captain Chris Ekstrom and friends and family who attended the City Council meeting on Oct. 2.

Century Casino re-plat request approved

The Cripple Creek City Council then convened as the Planning Commission to hear a re-platting request by WMCK Venture Corp. – doing business as Century Casino – as presented by Historic Preservation and Planning Coordinator Kathy Stockton. The request for a minor subdivision in the business zone at the northeast corner of South Second Street and East Masonic/Myers Avenue (directly behind Century Casino) involves the elimination of a 19th-century era, shotgun shack-style lot-platted lines

PUBLIC NOTICE Government Legals

The City of Woodland Park Planning Commission will hear the following request on October 24, 2013. The meeting will be held at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado: CASE CUP13-006/SPR13-004, Tractor Supply Company: Request for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approval to construct a 22,141-square foot farm and ranch supply retail store on Lot 1 of L. Clifford Addition Filing #2 Final Plat consisting of 5.24 acres and located at 919 Spruce Haven Drive in Woodland Park, Colorado. The applicant is Ray Hix of Hix Snedeker Companies.

City of Cripple Creek

The City of Woodland Park City Council will consider the first reading of the CondiPublic Notice on Thursday, tional Use Permit ordinance November 7, 2013 and set a public hearCity of Cripple ing for November 21, 2013. The City AGENDA – OCTOBER 2013 in Council meetings will be held16, at 7:00PM SESSION 4:45 p.m. the CityWORK Hall Council Chambers located at TO DISCUSS 2014 RODEO 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado. Regular Meeting - 5:30 PM Location: Cripplethe Creek City Park PlanPlease contact Woodland Council Chambersat 687-5209 if you have ning Department 337 Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, any questions. Colorado 80813 Legal Notice No.: 933903 CALL TO ORDEROctober 9, 2013 First Publication: INVOCATION Last Publication: October 9, 2013 PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE Publisher:OF Pikes Peak Courier View ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT 1) RESOLUTION 2013-11 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CHIP HUFFMAN 29 YEARS OF SERVICE; MAYOR BROWN 2) CONTINUATION OF NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE BLAZING SKULL 123 E. BENNETT AVENUE; EXECUTIVE SESSION: “TO DETERMINE POSITIONS RELATIVE TO MATTERS THAT MAY BE SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS, DEVELOP A STRATEGY FOR NEGOTIATIONS, AND/OR INSTRUCT NEGOTIATORS, PURSUANT TO C.R.S.§ 24-6-402(4)(e) REGARDING THE BENNETT AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Legal Notice No.: 933909 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

Public Notice CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTOR, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 484 ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND WELFARE OF ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF VICTOR WHEREAS, the City Council finds and recognizes that the control and licensing of dogs and other animals is necessary to maintain the quality of life for all Victor Citizens; WHEREAS, the City of Victor Police Department and the Teller County Sheriff’s Department, acting on behalf of the City of Victor, are the appropriate enforcement agencies for the controls imposed by this Ordinance; WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-15401(1)(m)(I), the City of Victor is expressly authorized to regulate and to prohibit the running at large and keeping of animals, including fowl, within the municipality and to otherwise provide for the regulation and control of such animals, including, but not limited to, licensing, impoundment, and deposition of impounded animals; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that adoption of this Ordinance is necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Victor, Colorado. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTOR, COLORADO: Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance, the

on property owned by the casino. Currently that property is being used as a parking lot. In order to plan for a possible construction project of a structure in the future, those five lots needed to be consolidated into one contiguous lot. The planning staff made recommendations to the commission/ council to approve the request. The request was unanimously approved with the understanding that in the event any unknown or unmarked water or sewer lines are discovered during construction, they must be abandoned or removed at the owner’s expense. Councilmembers then reconvened as the city council; hearing and approving the same request along with the same stipulation. “Good luck ... build something nice,” councilmember Terry Waher said. On Oct. 4, Century Casino General Manager Eric Rose said that the company was in the very preliminary stages of looking at a “multi-use structure that could possibly be a parking garage, some type of hotel or additional gaming space.” Century Casino is owned by WMCK Venture Corp. which, in addition to the casino, owns the Palace Hotel and the event center where they currently occupy corporate offices. Request for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review ap-

proval totoconstruct a 22,141-square foot Liquor license hearing be continued farm and ranch supply retail store on Lot 1

Council chambers filled with 25 of L. Cliffordwere Addition Filing #2 Final Plat

CASE CUP13-006/SPR13-004, Tractor Supply Company: Request for Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review approval to construct a 22,141-square foot farm and ranch supply retail store on Lot 1 of L. Clifford Addition Filing #2 Final Plat consisting of 5.24 acres and located at 919 Spruce Haven Drive in Woodland Park, Colorado. The applicant is Ray Hix of Hix Snedeker Companies.

Government Legals

The City of Woodland Park City Council will consider the first reading of the Conditional Use Permit ordinance on Thursday, November 7, 2013 and set a public hearing for November 21, 2013. The City Council meetings will be held at 7:00PM in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado.

City of Cripple Creek

Please contact the Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5209 if you have following terms shall have the following any questions. meanings: Abandon means leaving of an animal Legal Notice No.:the 933903 without adequate October provisions for the First Publication: 9, 2013 animal’s proper care by its9,owner Last Publication: October 2013 or any person having custody or possession Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View of such animal. Bodily injury means physical pain, illness or any impairment of physical condition, any physical injury that requires professional medical treatment, including severe bruising, muscle tears, skin lacerations, or fracture of any bone, or injury that requires corrective or cosmetic surgery. Current, as used in connection with a rabies inoculation, means in compliance with applicable Teller County regulations for dogs, or in compliance with the serum specifications for cats. Exotic animal means an animal that is not a household pet or livestock, is wild in nature and may have the ability to inflict bodily harm on humans, including without limitation snakes in excess of four (4) feet in length. Household pet means any trained or domesticated animal belonging to a person or family and kept at a place of residence or business, including dogs, domestic cats (Felis catus), canaries, parrots or other birds, hamsters, ferrets, potbellied pigs, guinea pigs and similar rodents, fish, reptiles and rabbits, but not including livestock or exotic animals. Injure means to do harm to, hurt, damage, impair or wound. Human or leash control means firmly attached to a secured tether or leash or other reasonable means of control by a person. Livestock means animals associated with agricultural use, such as, but not limited to, horses, mules, burros, cows, llamas, sheep, goats, pigs, mink, chickens, ducks, geese, peacocks, turkeys and other fowl. Minimum care includes food of sufficient quality and quantity to allow for normal growth and body weight, access to water, access to an enclosed structure with adequate bedding for animals, consistent with the species, breed and type of animal, and veterinary care necessary to relieve distress from injury, neglect or disease. Mistreat means every act or omission that causes or unreasonably permits the continuation of abuse or pain or suffering. Neglect means failure to provide food, water, protection from the elements or other care generally considered to be normal, usual and accepted for an animal’s health and well-being consistent with the species, breed and type of animal. Owner means the owner, possessor or keeper of a dog or the agent or servant of such person. Peace officer means any person or peace officers as defined in C.R.S. §§ 18-3-201(2) and 30-15-105 who is empowered by the City to enforce this Ordinance. Peace officers have sole authority to impound animals, detain and arrest individuals, and issue summonses and citations. Premises means the area of land surrounding the residence or business of the owner of the animal which is owned, occupied or under the control of the owner, or any other confined area or locality like a room, shop, vehicle or building. Premises does not mean the unenclosed property of a condominium or townhouse or the common passageway, parking facility, or unenclosed common yard of an apartment building or shopping center, or any public right of way. Running at large means a dog which is off of or away from the premises of its owner and not under human or leash control as more specifically set forth in Section 4; provided that a dog not under human or leash control but on private property with the permission of the property owner shall not be considered at large.

Cripple Creek Fire Department Chief Randy Baldwin (left), reserve firefighters Victor McCormack and Stephen (Mike) Ortega, and Capt.Request Chris Ekstrom. Following completion of 18 weeks of training, the two newly certified reserve firefor Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan ap- and sworn in by Cripple Creek Mayor Bruce Brown. Photo by Sonja Oliver fighter were presented withReview certificates proval to construct a 22,141-square foot farm and ranch supply retail store on Lot 1 of L. Clifford Addition Filing #2 Final Plat consisting of 5.24 showed acres and located at a public hearpeople who up for 919 Spruce Haven Drive in Woodland ing on a liquor license from Lisa Park, Colorado. The applicant is Rayrequest Hix of Hix Snedeker Companies. Ross for a tavern called The Blazing Skull,

The City of Woodland City Council located on the Park second floor above Sweet will consider the first reading of the CondiBaby George’s Pizzeria and Arcade at 123 E. tional Use Permit ordinance on Thursday, November 7,Ave. 2013 and a public hearBennett andsetwould be subleased from ing for November 21, 2013. The City

consisting of 5.24 acres and located at 919 Spruce Haven Drive in Woodland Park, Colorado. The applicant is Ray Hix of Hix Snedeker Companies.

Council meetings will be held at 7:00PM in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado.

Please contact the Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5209 if you have any questions.

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Vicious animal means any animal which at any place within the City injures or causes bodily injury to any person or animal, or which repeatedly charges against a fence in an attempt to attack or charges to the end of its lead or leash in an attempt to attack, or otherwise demonstrates vicious propensities; provided, however, that no animal shall be deemed vicious solely by reason of having attacked or bitten: • A person who attacked such animal or who engaged in conduct reasonably calculated to provoke such animal to attack or bite such person or another person; • A person engaged in attacking or molesting another person; • A person engaged in the unlawful entry into or upon the fenced or enclosed portion of a premises upon which such animal is kept, or into or upon any automobile or other vehicle parked or stored in or upon such premises; • An animal engaged in the unauthorized entry into or upon the fenced or enclosed portion of the premises upon which the accused animal is kept; or • A person engaged in the unlawful or unauthorized entry into any automobile or other vehicle in which such animal is kept or confined. Section 2. Rabies inoculation and tag required. (a) The owner of each dog in the City shall have such animal inoculated against rabies as required by Teller County. (b) The owner of each cat which is four months of age or older shall cause the cat to be vaccinated against rabies. Such vaccination shall be repeated thereafter as required by the serum. (c) Every owner of a dog in the City shall at all times have proof of a current rabies inoculation as required by Teller County, including but not limited to a tag firmly affixed to the animal’s collar. (d) Every owner of a cat within the City shall produce, upon request of an animal control officer, a current certificate of vaccination for such cat. If an owner fails to produce the current certificate of vaccination, he shall be presumed to have violated this section. Section 3. Public disturbance by animals. (a) It is unlawful for any person owning or keeping an animal to fail to prevent such animal from disturbing the peace of any other person by loud, persistent and habitual barking, howling, yelping, mewing or making any other loud, persistent and habitual noise whether the animal is on or off the owner’s premises. (b) Provocation of the animal is a defense to any complaint brought hereunder. Section 4. Dogs running at large. (a) It is unlawful for the owner of any dog to fail to prevent the dog from running at large in the City. Any dog off the owner’s premises or not on private property with the permission of the property owner shall be under human or leash control or within a vehicle or similarly physically confined so said dog is without access to passers-by. (b) It is unlawful for a dog owner to fail to prevent such dog from attacking any domestic animal or fowl or any species of wildlife, unless the dog is defending itself or the attack occurs on the property of the dog’s owner. (c) Penalty assessments issued for dogs running at large that are not spayed or neutered shall be double the penalty assessment for a spayed or neutered dog running at large. Section 5. Vicious animal. (a) A vicious animal may be deemed a public nuisance, and may be seized by any peace officer. Upon appropriate complaint and court order, a vicious animal

George and Ana Sebok. The city’s staff recommendation memo states “this license should not be accepted

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may be humanely destroyed REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: or otherwise disposed of, asam. the Building court determines, to 10:10 – 10:40 Department: abate the nuisance and protect the public Consider Board of Review recommendasafety.to Itadopt shallthe be 2009 an affirmative defense tions International Buildto prosecution under Section: to the ing Codes and the this amendments (1) If the animalBuilding is a dog, Code. the dog is under Teller County the control of a law enforcement agency or is aNotice trainedNo.: guard dog, which is kept for Legal 933904 the protection of property restrained First Publication: October and 9, 2013 by adequate means from contact Last Publication: October 9, 2013 with the public or with any person who enters Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View the premises with the actual or implied permission of the owner or occupant, provided that the premises are posted in a manner sufficient to give reasonable notice to the public and visitors of the presence of the guard dog. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the immediate killing of a vicious animal if, under the circumstances, such action is required to protect the public safety. (2) The animal is provoked by a person or attacked (actual or threatened) by a domestic or wild animal if the actions of any person or animal provoke the animal to such an extent that an animal of normal temperament would react viciously. (b) It is unlawful to harbor a vicious animal within the City. (c) It is unlawful for the owner of a vicious animal to fail to prevent such animal from attacking any domestic animal, fowl, livestock, or wildlife. Section 6. Confinement during estrus. It is unlawful for the owner of a female dog in the pro-estrus or estrus state to fail to confine such dog either in a building, secure enclosure or a kennel so as to prevent it from attracting by scent or coming into contact with male dogs and creating a nuisance, except for planned breeding. Section 7. Animal feces. (a) It is unlawful for any property owner to allow excessive animal feces to accumulate on property. The accumulation of animal feces shall be deemed to be excessive if there is sufficient quantity to generate odors off the property. (b) It is unlawful for any animal owner to fail to remove from any public or private property feces deposited by such animal. Section 8. Limit on animals. (a) It is unlawful for any resident in the City to have more than the following number of each type of household pet unless the residence is licensed as a kennel pursuant to City code, or unless the maximum number is exceeded by household pets of less than three (3) months of age. (1) Dogs: three (3). (2) Cats: three (3). (3) Rabbits: six (6). (4) Pot-bellied pigs: three (3). (5) Ferrets: three (3). (6) Reptiles (not exotic animals): three (3). (b) It is unlawful to keep, own, harbor, or allow to run free any exotic animal or livestock within the City. Section 9. Cruelty to animals. (a) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or with criminal negligence: (1) Overdrive, overload, overwork, torture, torment, deprive of necessary sustenance, unnecessarily or cruelly beat, needlessly mutilate, needlessly kill, carry in or upon any vehicle in a cruel manner, or otherwise mistreat or neglect any animal or cause or procure it to be done; or (2) Having the charge and custody of any animal, fail to provide it with proper food, drink or protection from the weather, or abandon it. (b) Any animal the subject of such cruelty may be impounded if, in the opinion of the peace officer, impoundment is necessary for the protection of the animal. If it is determined by a peace officer that an animal is in need of medical/veterinary care,

Government Legals Public Notice BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING BUILDING DEPARTMENT ITEMS FOR OCTOBER 24, 2013 TELLER COUNTY CENTENNIAL BUILDING, 112 N. A STREET, CRIPPLE CREEK CO. COMMISSIONER’S MEETING ROOM REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 10:10 – 10:40 am. Building Department: Consider Board of Review recommendations to adopt the 2009 International Building Codes and the amendments to the Teller County Building Code.

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Legal Notice No.: 933904 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 the officer may that theView owner Publisher: Pikesrequire Peak Courier provide the care within twenty-four (24) hours; if care is not provided in that time, the animal may be impounded so as to receive the necessary care, and released only upon payment by the owner of these and all impoundment costs. (c) The owner of the animal may additionally be charged with cruelty under this Section. Section 10. Treatment of Animals. (a) Extreme Temperature Exposure: It shall be unlawful for any person who owns or has control of any animal to confine the animal in a vehicle such that it is exposed to extreme temperatures, or fail to provide adequate shelter, as to cause signs of distress to the animal. (b) Improper Care and Treatment: It shall be unlawful for a person to fail to provide any livestock or domestic animal with minimum care or to neglect, mistreat or abandon such animal. (c) Unsafe Tethering: It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any animal to tether any animal in such manner that it may become entangled and unable to reach shelter, water or food or in such manner that the animal may be injured, strangled or otherwise caused to suffer. Section 11. Reasonable control required. It is unlawful for the owner of any animal to not maintain reasonable control over such animal. For purposes of this Section, it shall be prima facie evidence that an animal is not under reasonable control when such animal inflicts damage or injury to other animals, the person or property of anyone other than the owner, or when such animal is in violation of Section 3 of this Code. Section 12. Seizure and impoundment. (a) A peace officer, whenever possible, shall apprehend any dog found running at large, any dog required to be inoculated against rabies which is not inoculated or is not wearing a current rabies tag, any vicious animal not properly confined, or any animal being kept or maintained contrary to this Ordinance. (b) Upon apprehension, the peace officer may return the animal to its owner, impound the animal, and/or issue an administrative citation, penalty assessment notice, or summons and complaint. (c) Impounded animals shall be held and released pursuant to applicable Teller County regulations. Section 13. Annual license required. (a) The owner of any dog over the age of four (4) months shall obtain an annual City of Victor animal license pursuant to this Section. (b) The annual license application shall contain the following: the name and address of the owner; proof of rabies inoculation and the date thereof; the year of the license; and the breed, age, color and sex of the dog. (c) The current annual license fee shall be Ten dollars ($10.00) for spayed or neutered dogs (proof required at time of licensure), and Twenty dollars ($20.00) for dogs that are not spayed or neutered. The fee may be adjusted from time to time by Council Resolution in its “City of Victor Fee Schedule”. (c) Upon receipt of an application and the requisite license fee, the City Clerk shall issue a license and a tag for the dog’s collar. The tag shall be attached to the dog’s collar and the dog shall wear the collar at all times. The license shall be retained by the owner. Each dog shall have its own tag and license, and the license and tag shall not be transferable. (d) Each license shall be valid for the remainder of the calendar year in which it is issued. On or before January 1st of each year, the owner of any dog shall obtain a

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REGULAR AGENDA ITEM: 10:10 – 10:40 am. Building Department: Consider Board of Review recommendations to adopt the 2009 International Building Codes and the amendments to the Teller County Building Code. Legal Notice No.: 933904 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

City of Cripple Creek new annual license pursuant to this Section. New full-time resident owners shall obtain the license required by this Section within thirty (30) days after having moved into the City. Section 14. Enforcement. Peace officers may issue warnings, impound animals, and issue administrative citations or criminal summonses for violations of this Ordinance, and shall have all other enforcement authority authorized by law, including but not limited to detaining and arresting violators. Section 15. Penalties. (a) Violations of this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.00, by imprisonment of up to one (1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition to such general penalties, a court may order the humane destruction of a vicious animal pursuant to Section 5. (b) In lieu of a summons and complaint, an administrative citation or penalty assessment may be issued for first and second violations of Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 not involving bodily injury, pursuant to the following fee schedule, which may be adjusted from time to time by Council Resolution in its “City of Victor Fee Schedule”: (1) Failure to inoculate or wear tag (Section 2): Any Offense: $35.00. (2) Public disturbance (Section 3): a. First offense: $45.00. b. Second offense: $80.00. (3) Dog at large (Section 4): a. First offense: i. Spayed or neutered: $45.00. ii. Not spayed or neutered: $90.00 b. Second offense: i. Spayed or neutered: $80.00. ii. Not spayed or neutered: $160.00 (4) Failure to confine (Section 6): a. First offense: $25.00. b. Second offense: $50.00. (5) Animal feces (Section 7): a. First offense: $25.00. b. Second offense: $50.00. Section 16. Repealer. Ordinance Nos. 277½, 292, 300, 305, 332, 357, 408, and any other ordinance in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed on the effective date of this Ordinance. Section 17. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable. Section 18. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final publication. INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, PASSED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL ON FIRST READING THIS 26th DAY OF September, 2013. Byron L. Hakes, Mayor ATTEST: Sandy Honeycutt, City Clerk PASSED, ADOPTED, APPROVED AND ORDERED PUBLISHED BY TITLE ONLY ON SECOND READING THIS ___ DAY OF ___, 2013. Byron L. Hakes, Mayor ATTEST: Sandy Honeycutt, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jefferson H. Parker, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 933910 First Publication: October 9, 2013 Last Publication: October 9, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

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Oliver retires, feted by church Mountain View Methodist Church hosts a farewell concert for Howard Oliver, who retired this year. Oliver has been part of the music scene in Woodland Park for several decades. He was the director of Oliver music at Little Chapel of the Hills in Divide from 1988 to 1995. Since 2001, he has worked as the director of music ministries at Mountain View. Oliver loved to bring many different mu-

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emo rcarrigan@ourcoloradonews.com pted Ghosts are particularly restless if left to wander in the shroud of mystery — and when an acutely wicked deed goes without answer, explanation or justice — for years upon years. Such was the case of the tiny immigrant from Switzerland, Gottlieb Fluhmann, murdered in the Puma Hills above Lake George in 1892. “Fluhmann was a small stocky man scarcely 5 feet, 4 inches tall and was subjected to much ridicule because of his height and broken English,” writes author Midge Harbour in her 1982 book “The Tarryall Mountains and the Puma Hills: A History.” “In 1890, on one of his infrequent trips to town, he stopped off at a bar,” according to Harbour. “While sitting at the end of bar, he became the subject of Ben Ratcliff’s attention. Ratcliff had long been suspected of stealing some of Fluhmann’s cattle and now taunted Gottlieb with the prospect that he was eating a juicy steak from one of his missing cows. Since Gottlieb Fluhmann had each of his cattle named, and had made each a special pet, this was indeed a humiliation.” Later , two of Ratcliff’s sons extended the insulting behavior as they rode near Fluhmann’s home. “Gottlieb’s anger had become an obsession and he awakened at night hating the name Ratcliff. When he saw the two boys, he ordered them off his land. The younger lad taunted him as he had previously seen his father do. ‘You can’t make us do anything!’ Gotlieb waved his pistol, which he always carried with him. ‘You can’t shoot us. We’re only kids.’ … The older boy rode up to the corral rode and spit tobacco juice in the face of Fluhmann’s horse. This triggered Fluhmann’ temper and he began firing over the heads of the boys and they rode rapidly away,” writes Harbour. “When Ben Ratcliff heard of the incident, he sent his daughter to warn Gottlieb that he would be the target of her father’ bullet when he came hunting in October.” According to another account of the exchange in Celinda Kaelin’s 1999 book “Pikes Peak Backcountry: The Historic Saga of the Peak’s West Slope,” Ratcliff’s reputation insured the danger of actually carrying out such a threat, so the little Swiss man decided to create and emergency plan. “He would relocate to a cave he had found in the rocky cliff about a mile above his home. He secretly made a new home within this five- by fifteen foot cavity, installing a strong door at the entrance for added protection and a glass window for surveillance,” says Kaelin’s book. “When Fluhmann first disappeared, everyone, including the local sheriff assumed he had returned to Switzerland. But not Rattcliff. He knew his prey would never leave his beloved animals unattended. When they still appeared well-cared-for after several months, he began a systematic search for the little foreigner.” He eventually discovered the cave one evening after months of searching. “Ratcliff waited on the ledge above the cave until early the next morning. As Fluhmann cautiously opened the heavy door to greet the new day,Ratcliff fired sending

Prison photo of Benjamin Ratcliff. Photo by Courtesy Colorado State Corrections Department a fatal bullet through the stock of Fluhmann’s gun and into his chest. He then climbed down to his victim and dragged him back into the cave,” writes Kaelin. The little man and his mongrel dog’s skeletons were found more than 50 years later by a hunter in the fall of 1944. “Master Sargent Francis Brahler of Peterson Field discovered the old cave while he was hunting,” reported the Nov. 1, 1944 Gazette Telegraph. “He spotted the old window frame on the ledge and upon investigating, found the cave entrance. The big dishpan was still suspended with the letters, pipes, and other items including two gold inlaid flintlocks. He took many of the items back with him to his campsite and returned the next day. This time he found a human skull and the bones of what appeared to be the skull of a dog.” Kaelin notes that Ratcliff never did pay for this particular diabolical transgression but was called to account for other misdeeds. “… Fate did collect him from killing three school board members on May, 6, 1895. His children were again the catalyst for his dangerous temper, and he unleashed his fury when he learned they were having a special meeting to discuss them. He rode up to school house, dismounted, and walked in, shooting Samuel Taylor, Lincoln McCurdy, and George Wyatt… He later turned himself in to the sheriff at Como, was tried, convicted, and later hanged at the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City,” wrote Kaelin. Perhaps, the ghost of a sawed-off Swiss immigrant, befriended by his own livestock and his loyal mongrel dog, still wanders in the hills and hides in the caves in the Puma Hills above Lake George. In regard to the previous information about the Ghost of Gottleib Fluhmann, I recentlty was sent the following communication from a descendant of Benjamin Ratcliff. “Several Colorado residing descendants of Benjamin Ratcliff report that they have never heard the tale of Gottleib Fluhmann. The references cited seem to be based on Gottlieb continues on Page 26

due to its location with children’s activities.” Councilman Chris Baker excused himself from the hearing because he said he has a liquor license and a tavern and he wanted to avoid any perception of conflict of interest. Ross came before the council to reassure them saying “the intent is not to have a down and dirty bar-brawl atmosphere. It’s a place where people can bring their kids. We are very family-oriented people.” Public comments equaled the number of objections and positives. Some concerns related to the location of a liquor establishment so close to one of the few places in town where children younger than the age of 18 can go. The owner of a new daycare opening up at 124 E. Bennett that will be in close proximity to the proposed tavern said she was against it. “It will harm our children and families,” she said. Another local resident said “one of the hugest problems in Cripple Creek is alcohol. If we want to improve the quality of life in Cripple Creek, why have one of the biggest arcades (a place for children to go) in Cripple Creek serve alcohol?” Proponent Gerald Cooper said the bar would “not be a place to go and get drunk –

sicians together. From leading the Messiah sing-along with the Woodland Park Community Church to an Easter Cantata with local brass musicians, his musical gifts to the community have been many. Oliver has been part of the Symphony Guild, the Wind Symphony, the Community Singers and the Swing Factory. The concert, which features the Mountain View Ringers, Woodland Winds, Mountain View Singers and Oliver’s Chancel Choir, is at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Mountain View. Oliver and his wife, Vangie, have moved to enjoy retirement closer to family.

it’s a place to go with your family.” Another comment from a proponent was “it’s good to have someplace where you don’t have to drag your kids through a casino to get to the restaurant,” he said. Ross said the bar would at first have a limited menu of sandwiches and pre-made burritos, for example. There were concerns by council and staff regarding the entrance, which would be in the rear of the building, and access to the bar from within the arcade. Ross said signs would be posted and security would be in place. Some hurdles still needed to be cleared by Ross, such as the results of a Colorado background check, a detailed floor plan, comments from the city’s police and fire departments and other criteria for the city to make a decision. In her application, Ross disclosed a 2005 “limited gaming violation – misdemeanor.” “While machine testing walked from one casino floor upstairs to test more machines but crossed into other casino,” the stated reason on the application said. City attorney Lee Phillips said there are several considerations that council make before making a decision; the needs and desires of the adult inhabitants near the location, reasonable requirements of the neighborhood and the good moral character of the applicant. The council voted to continue the hearing until their next meeting on Oct. 16.

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Emma or Essie?

Ghosts and fishing with hand grenades By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@ourcoloradonews.com The first time I heard the story of Emma Mentzer was in Brian Tobin’s history class, as a junior in high school. In between his rants about “screaming Arab regulars,” Tobin was famous for dramatic accounts of seemingly minor details in life and times of eras past. They provided texture and color for history that I have enjoyed to this day. He told personal stories of fishing with hand grenades as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam, (toss a grenade in the lagoon, jump back, then gather the fish) and strange and terrible tales of fear and loathing in the heart of American depravity. But the yarn of Emma’s plight carried special meaning because it was right up the railroad there in Telluride – if only the railroad was still around. By all accounts, there was no questioning that Emma Mentzer was a fine-looking woman. Variously described as “a handsome woman and very devoted to her husband,” and “pretty woman from Chicago who, by everyone’s estimation had married well when she wed a young physician named O.F. Mentzer,” her story has captured yarn-weavers attention for more than a hundred years. The trouble is figuring out what exactly is her story. Swirling around in the snow and thin air up there are several fantastic versions and separating the gold from the overburden is an arduous task. The various versions twist and turn different ways, even to point of identifying who she was, and what was her name. Was it Emma or Essie? Was she patron of Chicago society, or former madam at a house of ill repute? All are questions that have been pondered for a century now, hairs that have been split and examined, but without definitive answer. I’m not sure I am up for answering them either. So, I will tell you what I know. Oscar F. Mentzer traveled from his native Sweden to the United States in 1881. By 1890, he had set up a physician’s practice on Larimer Street in Denver. “He enjoyed a reputation as a skilled surgeon and built up a large practice worth reportedly $15,000 per year,” according to Carol Turner, in her book “Notorious Telluride: Wicked Tales from San Miguel County.” “Mentzer was also known as a charitable, kind doctor who treated many poor patients without charge.” Oscar and Emma (formerly Monroe) had met when they were both guests at the Hotel Albert in Denver and were married in Colorado Springs in July of 1894. “Unfortunately, despite his happy circumstances, 30-year-old Dr. Mentzer was an alcoholic,” writes Turner. “His drinking soon began to interfere with his practice. He missed days in the office and patients

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exaggerated local commentary and contain inaccurate facts. So without proof, they feel that Benjamin has been unfairly accused of the serious charge of being Gottleib’s killer.” “However, in the matter of the Bordenville school board, this is the account from

left his care, seeking a more sober physician. Emma Mentzer left her husband and returned to Chicago, where she reportedly divorced him.” According to Turner’s account, the good doctor announced to his friends that he was getting away from the temptations of the city and moving to Telluride to reform and set up a new practice. He did so, and after a year in the roaring camp, as Turner describes, he was generally respected around the camp as a “very able surgeon.” “However there were some incidents where he committed acts that did not meet with the general approval … and he was feared to a certain extent, especially by female patients.’” In late 1897, Oscar renewed contact with his ex-wife. Reports in the Telluride papers said that she told him that she was “sick and starving and imposed upon, and if she didn’t have him, she would have to starve to death.” The doctor began sending money to his former wife in Chicago and continued throughout 1898, accounting for more $900 that year – which was a tidy sum in those days, equating to substantial annual salary – as revealed in records later. All this time, he begged his wife to return and promised his complete reform. In July, she apparently agreed to meet him in Denver and they renewed their marriage. They returned to Telluride in early August. Apparently this all hinged on the condition that he stay sober, but that was not to be. Oscar’s former partner, pharmacist S.A. Gross told the Telluride Journal later, “Mentzer was here six weeks or so ago. He wanted to come back with me again but I told him no. He was too far gone. He looked seedy from drinking so much. He said he was going to stop drinking for good, but I could see that he never again would be the man he had been, so I wouldn’t have him.” Upon the Mentzer’s return to Telluride, Emma’s brother, Will Monroe, and his wife also moved to the camp with intentions of going to work at the Bessie Mill as engineer. They stayed with the Mentzers. “During the first week in October, Mentzer visited Tompkins Hardware Co. in Telluride and purchased a .32 caliber Iver Johnson pistol. He told the salesman he needed protection against “dogs and holdups” when he traveled at night to places like Sawpit. The salesman insisted that Doc Mentzer was perfectly sober when he purchased the weapon or he would not have sold it to him,” says Turner. Will Munroe, Emma’s brother, told the following account of the night of Oct. 7, in testimony before the court, during Oscar Mentzer’s trial for the murder of Emma Mentzer. The Monroes and Mentzers had a pleasant evening together and the doctor was jovial and smiling. About 9:30 in the evening, Emma suddenly called to her brother from another room. Arriving right away, he heard a scream and a shot. As he entered the room, the doctor turned to him, smoking

gun in hand. The two wrestled for control of the pistol and Monroe was able to remove the gun and toss it to his wife, who had just arrived according to his testimony. She in turn, threw it out in the yard. The two men “both splendid specimens of physical manhood” continued the fray until Monroe got the upper hand and knocked the doctor unconscious. He then reportedly dragged him out to the porch and threw him in heap. Only then did he return to the house and discover his sister had been shot in the temple. Emma died from her wound about a half-hour later, according to what Will told police. When they arrived, the doctor was still unconscious in a heap on the porch. He remained so even after they carted him off to the sheriff’s office and was deposited on a cot there. In the next issue, the San Miguel Examiner lamented over the death of Emma Mentzer. “Mrs. Mentzer was a most charming and amiable woman and possessed the traits that made her lovable to all, and her sad fate brings great sorrow to her relatives and the community alike.” Meanwhile, it became obvious to the authorities finally that the doctor was suffering from a serious head injury. The two doctors called, Hall and Clark, were unable to revive the man and determined that they must trepan his skull, or drill a hole to relieve pressure on the brain. The procedure seemed to have worked as the doctor, with additional help from another inmate, pulled through. “Three weeks after the shooting, Mentzer had his preliminary hearing,” writes Carol Turner. “The only witnesses, Will Monroe and his wife, gave mixed and contradictory testimony during the hearing, and observers began to express doubts about their reliability and respectability.” There was rampant speculation that these witnesses might hustle out of town in the middle of the night. In the doctor’s version of the story, he said he had no intention of shooting his wife and the gun went off accidentally in the struggle with Monroe. The verdict was delivered to a packed courtroom early in the day on Dec. 5, 1898 finding Oscar Mentzer guilty of seconddegree murder, with a recommendation for leniency. He was sentenced to 20 years. According to Turner, “After the trial, public opinion swung sharply in Mentzer’s favor when details emerged about the questionable character of the Monroes, including Emma. The same day the jury reached a verdict, Monroe’s real wife arrived in town, having traveled all the way from Illinois. It turned out she and her attorneys had been scouring the country looking for Monroe, and the headlines about the shooting had revealed his whereabouts.” “Mrs. Monroe said her husband had beaten her and strangled her on many occasions. Finally he took her and the children to her sister’s house in Chicago and left them there. After many weeks without word, she hired detectives to hunt them

down. They found them in a Chicago bordello with the woman he now claimed was his wife. She stated further that Emma Mentzer was the “landlady” of the Chicago bordello, and at that time was in court facing charges for theft. The Monroes took off and that was the last she knew of them until she read in the papers of the shooting in Telluride. According to the Telluride Journal at the time: “The whole history of her (Mrs. Monroe’s) life with Monroe show him to be a most despicable character, and it is a little remarkable that the proven bigamists and self confessed perjurer should be allowed to quietly slip away without punishment. His sister, whose evil influence had much to do with his downfall and outrageous treatment of his wife and children, and their final abandonment, is in her grave, sent there by a bullet fired by the man she had driven into a frenzy.” By that time, Will Munroe and his “other wife” had disappeared from Telluride. There was talk of a new trial, but Oscar Mentzer had already began serving his time in Canon City. His medical training apparently had a role in securing a spot in the prison dispensary. Injuries sustained from the beating from Monroe made it difficult to sleep and he took chloral hydrate to help. Twenty months into his sentence, with his friends and attorney working on a possible pardon, he appeared at the prison kitchen asking for coffee but before he could take a sip, he fell to the floor and died, cause attributed to an overdose of chloral hydrate. He was 36. But here is where some versions of the story take on a life of their own. Tales of “Essie” (instead of Emma) Mentzer being sighted on the Rio Grande Southern Railroad became a standard. In most such yarns, the doctor was a Jekyll an Hyde sort of fellow with not only binge drinking problem, but a maniacal drug habit as well. According to the stories, in front of many witnesses, a beautiful woman would appear as real as you or I. People on the train would offer her sympathy and help, but she was inconsolable and frantic, hysterically repeating, “He’s almost here. I have to go.” Then disappear into the thin mountain air, right in front of everybody. In one version of the story by Dan Asfar that appeared in his book, “Ghost Stories of Colorado,” “with every successive mile, she grew more anxious, feeling the presence of her homicidal husband get stronger and stronger. She always vanished the moment someone on the train recognized and called her by name. If that didn’t happen before she was 10 miles out of town, she would just vanish on her own, unable to deal with the dread of an unseen husband’s approach any longer. Those 10 miles were as far out of Telluride as Essie Mentzer was ever able to get.” One question from me only: Do we call the ghost Essie or Emma? I suppose we should inquire as well, if she ever went fishing with hand grenades?

Benjamin’s oldest child – and only son – as told to his grandson: Some time around 1875 Benjamin and his wife moved from Missouri to Park County, Colorado, and established a farm about seven miles from Bordenville. Their son and two daughters were born there. His wife died there in 1882 while the children were still very young. Benjamin raised the kids there until 1895. He had a

running battle with the local school board in 1894. He wanted them to provide a summer school program, allow the school books to be loaned out, or set up a school closer to his ranch. He taught his children at home, and wanted some help with that. Winter weather was too bad to make the trip to school. Late in 1894 unsupported gossip spread that incest involving Benjamin and his older daughter spread around the local area. He

became enraged. The man most responsible for spreading the gossip was on the school board. Benjamin’s temper escalated and he ended up shooting all three members of the board as they met together at the school May 6, 1895. He turned himself in the same day as the shooting. Eight months later, on the evening of Feb. 7, 1896, he became the ninth execution by hanging (out of 45 in the history of the state) at the prison in Canon City.”

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Simple times weren’t so simple Most brutal of crimes in history of the area By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@ourcoloradonews.com Albert Einstein probably had it right. “Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal,” he said. Every generation tends to think society today is worse than it ever was. We are all headed to hell in a hand-basket, and “if only I were born 100 years earlier.” Life was simpler then, peaceful, calm, tranquil. Men and women went about their business, worked with their hands and simple tools, kept to themselves and didn’t have to worry much. Well, maybe not. One of those simple tools was found near the door of a house on Dale Street Monday afternoon, Sept. 20, 1911. Six bodies in two adjacent homes in Colorado Springs, and one of the most brutal crimes ever to take place in this town were discovered behind the doors of those two homes. “The axe with which the deed was done was found yesterday by Mrs. J.R. Evans who lives next door to the Waynes, at 742 Hanson Place, and from whom it was borrowed last week. It was standing outside the Wayne door, covered in

blood,” according to a New York Times story the next day. “Mrs. Evans thought the family had been killing chickens, and thought nothing of the incident until the discovery of the bodies today.” Killed were Mrs. Alice May Burnham, 25, her six-year-old daughter (also Alice), her three-year-old son John. In another house nearby, Henry F. Wayne, 30, his wife Blanche, 25, and their year-old baby daughter (also Blanche). “Mrs. June Ruth of 931 South Sierra Madre Street, sister of the murdered Mrs. Burnham, went to the latter’s house at 321 West Dale Street, in the rear of the Wayne home, to do some sewing, accompanied by Mrs. Anna Merritt of 730 Pine Street. The front door was locked, and the two women gained entrance by the rear door. On entering the front room they found the body of Mrs. Burnham lying covered in bed. Beside her, one on each side, were the bodies of here two children with their heads similarly cut open with an axe. The covers had evidently been carefully replaced by the one who did the deed. Not an article in the little home had been disturbed,” according to the story in New York Times. “Rushing to the street, the women gave the alarm, and neighbors flocked to the scene of the tragedy. Instinctively a dozen persons ran to the Wayne home, where no sign of life had been seen since Sunday afternoon. The rear door was found unfastened, and in the bed in the front room

the scene witnessed in the Burnham home was almost exactly duplicated.” According to a 1962 paper by Carl F. Mathews, and the Times article, Arthur J. Burnham, husband and father of the Burnham victims and a yardman at the Modern Woodman sanitarium, was detained and questioned extensively by police but was quickly cleared and released with an airtight alibi. Another man, Italian laborer, Tony Donatel, was also arrested but eventually cleared as well. Even Mrs. Evans, the woman who discovered the murder weapon (and her son-in-law and daughter) came under heavy scrutiny, particularly because they were owners of the axe. “Similar ax murders were taking place over the country this year, whether by the same hand or by some weak-brained individual who read of them is a question never answered,” wrote Mathews, who served for 32 years as superintendent of the Bureau of Identification in the Colorado Springs Police Department. In April of 2007, Erin Emery of the Denver Post reported that Colorado Springs Police Investigator Dwight Haverkorn was once again trying to connect the dots on this case by trying to prove that the person who killed the Burnham and Wayne families in the city was a serial killer, responsible during a two-month period for 25 murders in five towns: Portland, Ore.; Rainier, Wash.; Monmouth, Ill.; Ellsworth, Kan.;

and Colorado Springs. Haverkorn was sifting through Pinkerton Detective Agency records. The agency was called in to work on the case in the absence of a regular police chief and considering the high profile of the case. “I’m hoping that somewhere in some of those Pinkerton records there might be actual copies of fingerprints that were taken by some of these detectives,” Haverkorn told the Post. “And if we had them for two or three scenes, we could come up with a common fingerprint between any two or three and boost my theory that it was a serial killer that traveled the country.” In the end, perhaps it will come back to one of those simple tools. “The killer almost always entered homes through an unlocked window. He usually lit a candle in the home but obscured it so it would not be too bright and wake his soon-to-be victims. In Colorado Springs, while climbing through a window, he knocked over a bottle of ink, leaving a handprint on the handle of the ax he found and used. There are no records of those fingerprints on file with the Colorado Springs Police Department,” according to Emery’s story in the Denver Post. But someday it may be possible to link a serial killer, who perhaps rode the rails around the country and killed with a simple tool, in times that were far more complex than they appear at first blush.

Up the pass with an extra passenger Unexpected appearance and then fade away By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@ourcoloradonews.com Dangerous, isolated, difficult to build and even to keep open, the Rio Grande Southern had its share strange occurrences, especially in the stretches along the Dolores River and up over Lizard Head Pass from Rico to Telluride. Frequently beset by blinding blizzards and threatened at any time of year by rock slides, snow slides, and mud slides or any combination of the three, the steep grades and high lonesome stretches also had the ability to inspire spirits, it seems. Or at least to encourage them to appear. One such spirit was Isidor Henschel, or Jimmy to his friends, and ‘Jimmy the Jew’ as he was ethnically slurred in the camp of Rico, at the time. In route to Ophir, Henschel died in a train wreck in 1901 when, hopping a freighter from Rico to save time, he turned out to be in the wrong place at exactly the wrong moment.

“At Rice’s Spur, just over the Sunny Side of Lizard Head Pass, the freighter had stopped to pick up a lumber load,” writes Mary Joy Martin in her 2001 book “Something in the Wind: Spirits, Spooks & Sprites of the San Juan.” “ In the process, the freighter escaped back down the hill toward Rico, piling up at Snow Spur, the flat cars helter-skelter, the caboose wrecked, the body of Jimmy crushed by the timbers.” For years afterward, as long as the RGS ran, folks claimed Jimmy periodically appeared in trains, including the Galloping Geese, traveling on that same lonesome stretch of tracks. But according to Dan Asfar, in his book “Ghost Stories of Colorado,” Henschel never did anything to call attention to himself. “He simply appeared on the train from Rico to Ophir just when the locomotive began chugging up the ascent to Lizard Head Pass. His manifestation was always the same; a young man, looking as real and alive as anyone else, sitting at the window seat, wearing the crisp Navy uniform he had been buried in. Most times, he appeared so gradually that people did not even notice he was there. Then, just as quietly, he would fade out of sight when the train approached Rice Spur.”

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Are there Ghosts in the tunnels of Gold Camp Road? Tales of laughs, screams and haunting sounds have been reported By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com Are there ghosts living in the tunnels along Gold Camp Road? Paranormal hunters have been investigating the tunnels for years. Some have heard children laughing, while others report seeing ghostly figures of old railroad workers. Gold Camp Road runs from Teller County Road 81 north of Victor down the mountain canyons to Old Stage Road near The Braodmoor in southwest Colorado Springs. The road, which dates back more than 100 years, has been described as 35 miles of history and terror. Former President Theodore Roosevelt, a frequent visitor to Colorado and the Cripple Creek region, once referred to

Gold Camp Road as “the trip that bankrupts the English language.” But did the Rough Rider make that statement because of its treacherous muddy curves and ruts? Or did he experience paranormal activity within its tunnels? A tunnel in the last leg of the route washed out in the mid 1980s and that portion of the original road is routed to the Old Stage Road. The scenery is spectacular and includes towering rock formations, overviews of Colorado Springs, and in the fall, brilliant gold aspen. There are several legends –or myths – concerning the ghosts of Gold Camp Road, but the one that seems to get the most attention centers around a bus crash in 1987 in which dozens of school children were killed. According to stories, the children were returning to Colorado Springs from Cripple Creek after a field trip. While the bus was traveling through Tunnel 3, the tunnel collapsed, killing everyone on board. Tunnel 3 is about a mile hike from the trailhead above Helen Hunt Falls.

It is said that you can hear the children’s spirits laughing and giggling in Tunnels 1 and 2 when you position yourself quietly near the tunnel entrances. The legend is that you can hear their screams in Tunnel 3. When you drive through the first two tunnels, the children leave have been known to leave their fingerprints on your vehicle. In Tunnel 3 you can see blood spots all over the walls and ceiling. The bus crash story has taken on a life of its own. Numerous paranormal research crews have gone to the area to investigate. As the story gets told over and over, new information is added. But is any of this true? There seems to be no evidence that there was a school bus crash with children on board in 1987, or any other year for that matter. A more likely scenario, according to numerous paranormal hunters, is that rotted timbers of Tunnel 3 pulled away from the ceiling and walls and caused a partial collapse. No known persons were harmed during the collapse. The blood spots are

actually rust that has formed because of how iron-rich the rocks are. Another popular story surrounds the ghosts of railroad workers (Gold Camp Road was originally a railway) who haunt the tunnels. Visitors claim to hear the sounds of workers talking, as well as the sounds of trains. Also in Tunnel 2, it has been reported that there is a ghostly appearing figure of a man leaning against a wall at the north end. The image fades as you approach. In 2010, Charmaine Ortega Getz wrote a book called “Weird Colorado” that deals with Gold Camp Road and other paranormal activity in the state. Of course, you are welcome to investigate all of these Casper-type sightings yourself. The best way to find Gold Camp Road is traveling from Gillett south on County Rd. 81 or from Victor north on County Rd. 81. The intersection is marked with a U.S. Forest Service sign and a directional map sign. Be sure to keep your video device in the on position. You never know who, or what, might be watching you.

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Grow pumpkins right at home By Metro Creative Connection Year after year, families make the trek to farm stands and nurseries in rural areas to purchase pumpkins. There among the vines and soil, each person is on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin to turn into pie or to carve into a gap-toothed jack-o’lantern. But what if you only had to venture as far as your backyard for the ideal autumn pumpkin? It’s possible when you plan ahead and sow the seeds of your very own pumpkin patch. Pumpkins are a long-season fruit that requires some advanced soil prep work and planning to ensure a bountiful crop. Pumpkins come in hundreds of varieties of all shapes and sizes. Pumpkins belong to the “cucurbita” family and come in three main categories. Cucurbita Moschata pumpkins belong to a group of mainly squashes that are usually used commercially for canned pumpkins. Cucurbita Pepo pumpkins are the ones typically carved on Halloween. Cucurbita Maxima are the giant pumpkins that show up at state fairs and other vegetable and fruit growing contests. To begin a pumpkin patch, find an area of the yard that gets full sunlight. The soil should have a slightly acidic soil from 6.0 to 6.8 pH. Pumpkins prefer a light, rich soil that drains well. Till the soil and amend it with compost to ensure it is rich in nutrients. Pumpkins can be started indoors from seeds during the early spring. However, if you plan to put seedlings into the ground,

be sure to do so when the first frost is over and the soil is 60 F. The temperature during the day should average 70 F. Be sure to space pumpkins far apart from one another and dig them in deep. Leave at least a few feet of space because vines can grow quite long and pumpkins can get large. Pumpkins are mostly water and need a lot to grow, so test the soil’s moisture levels every day. Only add water when it is needed. Deep but infrequent watering results in healthier plants. Keep water off of the leaves, and water the pumpkins in the morning instead of late in the evening. This can prevent the onset of fungal diseases. It is also adviseable to plant sunflowers next to pumpkins to attract the pests that may normally thrive on the pumpkins. Beetles, aphids and squash bugs are common and can damage the crop. When the shell of the pumpkin has hardened and is no longer easily dented, it is usually ready for harvesting. The vine also may begin to thin and whither. If a pumpkin is large but not quite ready, place boards under the pumpkin to keep it from rotting on the ground. Cut stems on the long side, and never carry around the pumpkin by the stem. It can break and cause the pumpkin to rot prematurely. Reduce watering a week to 10 days before harvesting, which will help them keep longer. While visiting pumpkin farms is an enjoyable autumn activity, homeowners can plant their own pumpkins and enjoy their harvests right from the comforts of their backyards.

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Donating clothing and linens to charity frees up space in a home and provides items to those in need. Thrift stores that sell low-priced merchandise benefit from donations, which they can either sell or give to those in need. Items that probably still have utility left in them, including clothing, are discarded each and every day. Rather than tossing clothing in the garbage, such items can be donated and still prove useful for others. But before donating clothing, prospective donors should take measures to ensure the items are worthy of being donated and in the best possible condition. Start by sorting through excess or unused items in your closets and drawers, setting aside clothing that is no longer worn or doesn’t fit. Children’s clothing is often a popular donation because children grow out of clothing so quickly. Once there is a finished pile, further investigate the clothing. Check for items that may be in poor shape or heavily soiled. There is little point donating items that may be relegated to the trash and waste workers’ time. Wash clothing and linens in a fragrance-free detergent to avoid allergy or sensitivity problems for those on the receiving end of donations. Many charities will wash donated clothing to sanitize them, but providing freshly washed clothes is a courtesy, especially when donating baby clothes that may go directly to mothers in need. Denim jeans and shorts are highly desirable items because denim material tends to be durable and can stand up to repeated wear and washing. Business suits are another type of clothing that can be put to good use after donation. Suits can be worn on interviews for new jobs. Shoes that are still in wearable condition also can be donated. Athletic shoes can be cleaned in washing machines, while leather shoes may benefit from some polish to mend scuffs and scrapes. A new shoe insole can breathe new life into an older pair of shoes. Snow boots and work boots are often coveted items because of their usefulness. Double check all pockets and the inside of purses prior to donating to ensure that all personal effects have been removed. It can be challenging to recover lost items after they have been donated. Also, check that there are no pens or markers that can soil donated clothes when they are laundered. Organizing similar items together reduces the workload of charity volunteers and employees. Separate nonclothing items from clothing. Workers have to sort through hundreds of donations each day, so taking a few moments to pack similar items together can save charities time and money. Many communities have donation bins outside of strip malls and even schools. Look for an organization that seems reputable and try to research that organization before making any donations. To make things even more convenient for potential donors, some charities have taken to scheduling curbside pickup of donated goods. On a specific date you place donated items outside, and a truck will collect the items, leaving a receipt behind in your mailbox. For example, The Lupus Foundation of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters and various veterans’ groups have donation collection services. Schedule a pickup by calling their donation line or visiting their Web sites.

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Protect nature when hiking By Metro Creative Connection Nature beckons adventurers across the globe. Recreational and ardent hikers venture into the landscape to get a glimpse of the wonders of the great outdoors. Veteran hikers are often careful to watch out for and protect natural resources, while novice hikers may not be aware of that responsibility. Hiking responsibly includes being mindful of natural habitats and what you bring in or take away from parks, forests and other natural areas. Carry in/carry out Part of protecting nature involves carrying out what you carry in. What you bring with you in your backpack should not be left behind. Some parks and wildlife centers do not have trash receptacles, so it is up to you as the hiker to carry trash out of your surroundings and properly dispose of it. Children who may not understand litter and its impact on habitats can be taught lessons about picking up trash and taking items with them out of the park when hiking. Even though foods like fruit rinds or seeds can be biodegradable, it is still important to take your food with you when you leave the park. If you donâ€™t, you may inadvertently introduce a foreign species of plant to a habitat that can overtake indigenous plants. Also, animals should not be allowed to eat human food; otherwise they may become used to it and not forage for their own food. Animals also may become brazen, approaching people for an easy meal. Stay on trails It can be tempting to be a trailblazer and head out into the middle of the wilderness. This can be dangerous and potentially harmful to wildlife. Going off the trails means you will have to rely on your ability to navigate to find your way in and out of your hiking location. Those who are unsure of navigation and using a compass may find themselves lost. Park rangers or emergency personnel may have trouble locating individuals who have ventured off the trails. When hikers veer off of the established trails they are treading on untouched parts of the landscape, where they can damage delicate foliage or stomp on nesting sites of some animals. If you are off of the trail, you may be more likely to come across animals, which could frighten them and cause unpredictable behavior.

Keep dogs on leashes so they will not venture off and get lost or injured. Dogs may dig holes or chase animals, disrupting the surroundings. Donâ€™t remove or introduce wildlife Picking flowers may seem harmless, but hikers should be careful to leave their surroundings untouched as much as possible. Your goal when exploring the wilderness is to observe and not disturb. That means leaving plants and animals alone. In addition, do not introduce foreign animals to a landscape. Some people release lizards or fish that were once pets into ponds and rivers rather than trying to find homes for these creatures. There are many areas of the country that have become overrun by animals that are not native to these habitats. For example, invasive species have been taking over areas of the Florida Everglades for years. According to the National Parks Service, the Burmese Python is rapidly becoming a poster child for nonnative species in the Everglades, along with the Tokay Gecko and the Bufo Toad. Be cautious with campfires If you will be hiking and camping, be sure to take precautions. Always check to see the wildfire risk rating, which is often posted at the park entrance, before establishing your campsite. If the risk is high, you may want to forgo a campfire or be especially cautious when containing the fire. All it takes is one errant spark to ignite dry timber and brush. Contain a campfire with a ring of rocks. Feed the fire with only enough wood to keep it at a moderate size and do not use any accelerants to make a bigger blaze. When you are done with your campfire, be sure to extinguish it completely and double-check that all ash and cinder are completely cool before moving on from the campsite. Be courteous of others Many parks and hiking trails are quiet sanctuaries for people and wildlife. Keep this in mind when hiking. Do not play loud music or be disruptive in any way. Disruptive or inconsiderate behavior can spoil the experience for others enjoying the outdoors and frighten animals in the area. Hiking and enjoying nature is a popular pastime. Keeping the landscape pristine and protecting plants and animals should be a goal of all hikers.

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Woodland Park’s Dakota Herman uses his head in Woodland Park’s game against Mesa Ridge on Oct. 1. The Panthers lost a close one, 3-1. Photos by Paul Magnuson

Soccer team is headed in a positive direction By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com The won-loss record might not be all that impressive, but the Woodland Park boys’ soccer team is much improved this season. “We’ve come so far from the first day,” said Woodland Park senior goalkeeper Bryan Cosgriff. “We’ve grown together. We’ve learned how to play good soccer.” Woodland Park is 2-8-1 overall, 1-4 in the Class 4A Metro League. That record won’t land them in the playoffs this season, but the team is clearly moving on an upward slant. The program had a combined two wins against 27 losses and a tie the previous two seasons. “We’re holding our own against some good teams,” Cosgriff said. “We just played a 2-0 game (loss) with Mitchell (last week), and they’re the top team in our league.” Mitchell is undefeated in league and headed to the postseason. It scored two first-half goals against the Panthers, but was shut out the rest of the way. “The defensive line played well against them,” Cosgriff said. “The defensive line is getting better every game.”

Woodland Park goalkeeper Bryan Cosgriff holds the ball after saving a shot against Mesa Ridge on Oct. 1. Woodland Park coach Andrew Pappadakis has relied on the leadership and skill set of Cosgriff to lead an improving bunch. “He’s our shining star,” Pappadakis said. “All season long he’s been a consistent, solid professional player.”

The Panthers have been in the thick of things in most games and, just as importantly, have not been 10-goaled this season. They’ve held opponents to a combined nine goals the last four games. Woodland Park’s goal production is up as well. Thirteen shots have found the

back of the net from seven different players. The Panthers scored just five goals all last season. “The fact that we’re scoring goals is a huge progress for us,” Pappadakis said. Senior foreign exchange student Giacomo Bottenelli leads all Panthers scorers with five goals and three assists. Sophomore Aurelio Castro is next with three goals. Also with goals are Dakota Herman, Nick McMorris, Caleb King, Jesse Kloth and Cody Stroup. Pappadakis believes it is unjust to draw a comparison between this season and last season based solely on wins and losses. He points to the Mesa Ridge games of the last two years to illustrate just how much his team has improved. “We lost to them 10-0 last year,” Pappadakis said. “We lost 3-1 this year. We improved by eight goals. If we improve by eight goals next year we beat them by five goals.” With four games remaining, Woodland Park will continue to work on team building. “We’re playing some excellent soccer on the whole,” Pappadakis said. “We’re going to be no worse off next year.”

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Panthers roll to 34-0 victory over The Academy Woodland Park football team improves to 4-2 heading into league play this week By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com Woodland Park concluded the non-league portion of its football schedule in dominating style on Oct. 4 with a 34-0 victory over The Academy at Panthers Field. Josh Smith ran for 147 yards and a touchdown, Weston Shutts had 105 yards and a score and Dylan Schaller-Ward picked up 103 yards and ran for two touchdowns as the Panthers improved to 4-2 in front of a chilly Homecoming Crowd. Quarterback Cecil Cox picked up 74 yards on 11 carries, including a 9-yard touchdown run. The sophomore was 1 of 6 passing for 22 yards (a completion to Jonathan Hinton). “It started up front with our front five,” said SchallerWard, who had touchdown scampers of 51 and 5 yards. “I was hitting the holes and it was wide open every time. Everything was put together beautifully. Our guys came out here, executed, worked their butts off, and everything came together.” The shutout was especially sweet after Woodland Park was defeated by Pueblo Central, 52-20, the previous week. “This definitely boosts our confidence back up,” Schaller-Ward said. “None of us were on our game (against Pueblo Central), but we definitely came out prepared this week.” Smith also praised the offensive line for opening up huge holes. The line consists of center Austin Templin, guards Justin Marsala and Alex Salmons, and tackles Joe Pannozzo and Joel Woolley. “We just kept playing smash mouth football and kept pounding the football,” Smith said. “We came out in the second half and (The Academy) didn’t want any part of us.” The Panthers’ formula for success is no secret. When they run the ball effectively and don’t turn it over, they win. They are averaging a whopping 403 yards per game in their victories. Cox has barely put the ball in the air in the wins, throwing for an average of just 27 yards per game. “It’s a lot of fun when we run the ball well,” Shutts said. “You feel like you want to outdo the other guy. It’s like `Put me in coach. I want to run the ball some more.’” Woodland Park struggled to move the ball in its two losses, averaging a meager 133 yards per game on the ground. Cox was forced to put the ball in the air more, throwing for an average of 149 yards. Woodland Park coach Joe Roskam felt his team played its best all-around game of the season against The Academy. “This is the first game where we won all three phases; the kicking game, offense and defense,” he said. “We ran for over 430 yards and gave up two first downs. It was a pretty good performance.” The Panthers are a failed two-point conversion away from being 5-1. They lost to Liberty, 28-27, in overtime in the second week of the season when Roskam opted to go for two after a touchdown brought his team within a point. The Panthers moved the ball with relative ease against The Academy (2-4), picking up 19 first downs. Woodland Park led 21-0 at the half, giving way to the pomp and circumstance that his homecoming. “Our run defense is pretty solid the way that it is,” said Woodland Park linebacker Robert Ensley. “If we just stay with our receivers and stay with our guys at the right time we’ll have a good game.” Woodland Park opens Class 3A South Central League play Saturday at 1 p.m. against Mitchell (1-6, 0-1) at Garry Berry Stadium. “We need to go out this week and have a great prac-

Woodland Park quarterback Cecil Cox gets corralled after a nice run against The Academy on Oct. 4. Teammate Weston Shutts, #26, looks on. The Panthers won the game 34-0. Photos by Paul Magnuson

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Regionals next stop for Panthers’ softball team Woodland Park opens with Thompson Valley By Dany Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com The majority of the Woodland Park High School softball team has been playing together most every day since April. That will, skill and determination of the Panthers’ players and coaches will be put to the test on Saturday when Woodland Park travels to Discovery Canyon for the Class 4A Region 3 tournament, which consists of Discovery Canyon, Thompson Valley and Green Mountain. “Our girls have played pretty solid,” said Woodland Park coach Dale Huntington. “They’ve had this experience before and I think that means a lot.” The formula for advancing to the state

tournament is simple. Wins two games and you’re in. Woodland Park is seeded 21st. It plays No. 12 Thompson Valley (13-5) in one game, while No. 5 Discovery Canyon (14-5) plays No. 28 Green Mountain (9-9) in the other game. The winners of those games square off, with the losers playing for a chance to play later that afternoon. Woodland Park has advanced to the state tournament twice in school history. In 1999 the Panthers lost to Berthoud, 8-1. In 2000 Woodland Park lost to Broomfield, 5-2. Woodland Park amassed a 16-3 record this season on its way to the Class 4A Metro League championship - its first since 1999. The Panthers are riding a 10-game winning streak. The Panthers rolled through the Metro League, winning eight games by the 10-run rule.

As team, Woodland Park has a .432 batting average. Senior Shortstop/catcher Kelee Suggs leads the way at .643 (36 for 56). Suggs also leads in home runs (11), RBIs (34), triples (6), doubles (6), slugging percentage (1.553) and on-base percentage (.692). She has struck out just twice all season. Other offensive stars include Lexie Comer (.635, 7 home runs, 33 RBIs, 1.250 slugging, team-leading 25 stolen bases), Mallorie Trichell (.536, 21 RBIs, 21 stolen bases), Cheyenne Wilcox (.514 batting average) and Morgan Suggs (.471). PANTHERS SPLIT A PAIR IN VOLLEYBALL The Woodland Park volleyball team split a pair of games last week. The Panthers lost to Mesa Ridge in straight sets on Oct. 1 (24-26, 22-25 and 2225). Two days later they defeated Mitchell in straight sets (25-13, 25-21 and 25-20).

Senior outside hitter Carli Vahsholtz 14 kills against Mitchell. Alexa Garrick and Maureen Cummings had seven kills each. Katie Stunkard and Kaitlyn Smith had nine and eight digs, respectively. Paloma Juarros had 27 assists. The Panthers hosted first-place Coronado on Oct. 8, but results of that game were not available at press time. COTTRELL WINS FIRST GAME SINCE 2009 Former Woodland Park football coach Brent Cottrell won his first game of the season last week as coach of Widefield. The Gladiators defeated rival Mesa Ridge 42-10 at C.A. Foster Stadium on Oct. 4. Widefield improved to 1-5. This is Cottrell’s first season at Widefield. He coached at Woodland Park from 2007 to 2010, compiling a 14-27 record. The Panthers lost their final three games of the 2009 season and all 10 in 2010.

woodland park parks and recreation report Woodland Park Parks and Recreation offers the following programs and sports. Sign up at least a week prior to session starting. Classes may be canceled because of a lack of participants. Call 719-6875225, stop by the office at 204 W. South Ave or visit www.city-woodlandpark.org.

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Adult drop-in volleyball is from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 1 in the main gym at Woodland Park Middle School. Cost is $5 per person, per night. Adult drop-in basketball is from 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 11 in the north gym at Woodland Park High School. Cost is $5 per person, per night. Swim lessons American Red Cross offers its Learn to Swim program for children ages 6 months to 18 years. Descriptions of the classes are listed on the city website. Bring a swimsuit and towel. Lessons take place at Golden Bell Camp. Youth tennis The beginner-level class is for new tennis players with little to no experience, and the intermediate class is for students who have some tennis experience and would like to improve their skills. Descriptions of the classes are listed in the Parks and Recreation Guide, as well as on the website. Classes take place Mondays and Wednesdays at the Gateway Elementary Gym and are open to ages 6 years and older. Beginners play from 5 to 6 p.m. and intermediates play from 6 to 7 p.m. Mat Pilates works to improve core strength and flexibility. Learn to move efficiently reducing risk of injuries, while participating in other sports and activities. Learn the Pilates principles and how to apply them to your daily routines. All levels welcome. Classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Parks and Recreation classroom. Cost is $64 per session or $10 for drop-in. Class dates are Oct. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24. Anusara Yoga is a style of Hatha yoga blending together physical and strengthening through various poses while focusing on breath. The poses build core strength and toned muscles with emphasis on proper body alignment. The attention to breath will reduce stress and

promote relaxation. All students will be welcomed and encouraged to practice at the level appropriate for their experience and energy level that day. Classes are from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in the Parks and Recreation classroom. Class dates are Oct. 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. Body sculpt. Jane Enger leads the body sculpt class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Parks and Recreation classroom. All fitness levels welcome. Cost is $60 per session, $8 for drop-in, or a fitness punch card. Namaste yoga. Jody Ajimura-Kessler leads namaste yoga from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Parks and Recreation classroom. Cost is $21 per session (three classes) or $9 for drop-in, or fitness punch card. Yoga for stress relief. Nancy Stannard leads yoga for stress relief from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Cost is $28 per session (4 classes), $9 for drop-in, or fitness punch card. Lunch-time Zumba. Alison Grimm leads lunch-time Zumba class from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Parks and Recreation classroom. Cost is $8 drop in, or fitness punch card. Zumba. Sharron Johnson leads Zumba class from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays. This class is at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in the main room, 210 E. Midland Ave. Cost is $8 per class, or fitness punch card. Zumba Gold. Zumba Gold is specifically designed to take the Latin and international dance rhythms of the original Zumba program and bring them to older or less active adults. Sharron Johnson leads Zumba Gold Fitness from 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays. Next session starts April 2. This class is held at the Parks and Recreation classroom. Cost is $8 per class, or fitness punch card. Tae kwon do, kids and adults. Leeann Loss leads tae kwon do classes for ages 5 years and older on Tuesdays and Thursday in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Times are 4:15 to 5 p.m. for Little Lions (5 to 6 years); 5 to 6 p.m. for intermediate; 6 to 7 p.m. for beginners; and 7 to 8 p.m. for adults. Cost is $70 per session and $40 for additional family members per session. A uniform fee of $30 is paid to the instructor.

cripple creek parks and recreation report For hours for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation, call 719-689-3514.

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Aikido is every Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aikido is a Japanese Martial Art. Adults are taught technically pure martial arts. Cost is $30 a month for unlimited classes. Open ZUMBA meets Monday through Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Lose those extra pounds with an energetic dance. Free to all fitness member types.