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GMF wins DOLA grant for town hall By Pat Hill

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School closures, perilous driving conditions, snow accumulations, and sub-zero temperatures all were the results of a stubborn storm that settled in the Pikes Peak area most of last week. Photo by Rob Carrigan

The audience clapped and cheered when Rob McArthur announced that Green Mountain Falls had won a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to help build a new town hall. McArthur, the town’s public works director who wrote the grant, expressed gratitude to Rob Seever, project architect with Keystone Associates, Inc., for representing the community at the DOLA board hearing in November in Trinidad. Seever was accompanied by mayor pro tem Jane Newberry. As well, McArthur credited Clay Brown, regional manager for DOLA, for his championing of the project. “If you ever see Clay Brown, buy him coffee,” said McArthur, who announced the award at the board meeting Dec. 3. Seever followed with a rundown of the key dates of the hall, to be built on 3.5 acres adjacent to Joyland church. Following the closing on the land purchase in January, the groundbreaking is scheduled Feb. 24, a day after the anniversary date of the arson fire that destroyed town hall in 2012. A tentative grand opening is scheduled for Aug. 1. Key players in the project, in addition to McArthur, Seever and Newberry, are

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Budget, new building department approved Woodland Station special sign ordinance repealed, replaced By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

Woodland Park City Council approved the city’s 2014 budget on Dec. 5 but, as is almost always the case in Woodland Park, it was not approved unanimously. This time it was Councilmember Bob Carlsen’s turn to vote no. He had several questions about how the city uses its 410 Street Capital Fund and how previous councils made decisions that determined which projects should be funded through the city’s general fund and which ones should be funded by the 410 fund. After several attempts at explanation by City Manager David Buttery, Finance Director Kellie Case and the opinion by City Attorney Erin Smith that previous council decisions were within their prerogative and allowed by the courts, he said he was still not satisfied to the point where he could give the new budget his whole-hearted apPOSTAL ADDRESS

proval. In the on-going work to create a city building department using services provided by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, the council adopted international and Pikes Peak Regional building codes with a few amendments dictated by local construction conditions, appointed a board of appeals consisting of people in local building trades and set permit and inspection fees. Board of appeals regular members include Gary Crane, Steve McCann, David Dernbach, Monte Houseman and Dick Carpenter. Two alternate members were also appointed: Jeff Cahill and Mac McVicker. The board will meet at least once a month. As requested at the Nov. 21 meeting, Pike Peak Regional building official Henry Yankowski brought in comparisons between Teller County’s permit and inspection fees and those that will be charged under the new fee system. As promised the new fees are less than the county’s fees; in the case of single family dwellings they are substantially less-$679 compared to $2,319. The difference between previous fees and the new fees for commercial construc-

According Woodland Park Planning Director Sally Riley, replacing the Woodland Station special sign code with Woodland Park’s 2010 municipal sign code, section 18.48, will make it easier for the new Woodland Hardware store to install appropriately sized wall signs on its building. The original Woodland Station sign code didn’t address wall signs for large buildings with a single occupant. Photo by Norma Engelberg

tion is still substantial but not by as big a margin. For example, the county charged Wommack Ministries Inc. $140,512 for permits and inspections for construction of Charis Bible College compared to the $114,580 that would have been charged under the new fee structure. With these comparisons in hand, counPrinted on recycled newsprint. Please cil voted to accept the new fee structure recycle this copy. unanimously. They are retroactive to Nov. 4. The council also unanimously approved the repeal of the Woodland Station Special Sign Code approved in 2007 and replaced it, with a few exceptions, with the city’s comprehensive 2010 updated sign code. The

idea was to address situations that weren’t covered by the special sign code and to make signage in the Woodland Station overlay district less restrictive and more flexible. Finally, Brian Fleer, executive director of both the Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority and the Woodland Park Office of Economic Development, announced that a Tax Increment Funding agreement has been worked out with Tractor Supply Co. and that construction on the new 22,000-square-foot farm and ranch equipment retail facility should start in April.

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Woman’s body GMF board shows harmony found outside in residential area By Pat Hill

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There’s no town manager yet in Green Mountain Falls. But Mayor Lorrie Worthey and the board of trustees moved closer to establishing the position at the meeting Dec. 3. To open the discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Jane Newberry read a statement to clarify the duties and responsibilities of a town manager. That statement is published in this week’s Courier. The issue has galvanized the town, with dozens of residents packing the hall that evening. “I see great benefits to the town and the board; you guys need to get out of the day-to-day, let someone else handle it,” said Cameron Thorne, former member of the planning commission. “I see this as an opportunity to bring unity to the board that really needs it. Get back to some goalsetting exercises and policy discussions.” Rich Bowman, president of the board of the fire-protection district, chastised the board for its lack of unity. While the issue of hiring a town manager is not unique in Colorado, this current board is making it so, he said. “If we in-fight we are not accomplishing anything. And this will go on to the new board,” he said. Bowman commented the social-media postings by the mayor as well as a number of disgruntled citizens. “I’m tired of bickering; I’ve heard it for months,” he said. “I do not get on Facebook to make my comments known. I come here to do that. This

board must work together now.” Karen Watson, a 40-year resident of the town, weighed in on the idea of having Rob McArthur, the public works director, named to the position. “I think Rob fits that bill. I think we need the consistency, the accountability and reliability of one person,” she said. “He’s knowledgeable, informed and effective.” As of the first of December, the clerk’s office had received 42 letters that support the idea of appointing McArthur to the position. Trustee Tyler Stevens introduced another wrinkle. “How will we know if we should have done this or shouldn’t have?” he said. “Most importantly, we have neglected as a board to select goals for 2014 and then empower and direct the town manager to achieve those goals.” Worthey questioned the language of the ordinance. “This (hiring a town manager) could be great if it’s approached carefully; this is a tremendous amount of authority we are placing in one individual in our town,” she said. “Once this is done the board could potentially have no way to reassure the will of the people. Maybe we take a look at the wording.” However, in a rare show of harmony among the mayor and the trustees, the board approved the first reading of the ordinance while agreeing to refine the wording. “I think this will help us come together as a team, as a board,” Worthey said. The board intends to vote on the issue at the meeting Dec. 17.

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Staff report Woodland Park Police and sheriff’s deputies responded after a woman’s body was discovered Saturday morning around 10:30 a.m. Woodland Police officials confirmed that the woman found is Joey Michelle Carlson, 34. Carlson’s body was found lying on a driveway of a home on Forest Edge Circle.

Carlson resided in that neighborhood, according to police, but not in the house near which she was found outside of. Colorado Bureau of Investigation is assisting in the investigation. Officials with Woodland Park Police said all unexplained deaths are treated as suspicious until the cause has been determined. Police said that there were no apparent signs of trauma on Carlson’s body; an autopsy is scheduled for next week.

Worthey voices opposition to budget By Pat Hill

phill@ourcoloradonews.com When it came time to approve the Green Mountain Falls budget for 2014, Mayor Lorrie Worthey and trustee Tyler Stevens voted no in a token protest Dec. 3. Nonetheless, trustees Ralph LoCascio, Margaret Peterson, Jane Newberry, Mac Pitrone and Howard Price carried the vote to approve $435,329 for 2014. “I do not agree with the decision to reduce our public-safety department to $54,000, so I will not be voting for the municipal budget,” Worthey said. Stevens made no comment but joined Worthey in the “nay” vote. The two were protesting the removal of the marshal’s position and subsequently letting go of Marshal Tim Bradley, albeit, with a $12,000 severance package. Instead, the board turned over law enforcement to El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. The $54,000 for the department pays for operating expenses and the part-time position of Deputy Sgt. Susan Barnes who is on leave after suffering an attack by unknown

assailants last month. To date, no arrests have been made nor has information been released about the case. Bradley, however, has not gone gently into the night, as a grievance letter he wrote in June was posted on Worthey’s Facebook page in November. With the exception of Stevens, the trustees chastised Worthey for the posting, citing potential liability for the town. If time heals all wounds, there was no mention of the issue at the meeting Dec. 3 as the trustees appeared to want to make nice. However, Worthey protested when it came time to approve the appropriation of funds from the 2014 budget. “I will vote to appropriate the funds so that town business can continue but I want it noted in the minutes that I disagree with the reduction in the public-safety budget,” she said. Stevens voted yes on this one, along with the other trustees. In other business, the board voted to hire the Krob Law Firm to represent the town, replacing Dan Stuart and Lisa Tormoen Hickey.

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Cornerstreet Dance presents the Nutcracker Ensembles add second show to event Staff report Elyse Jett’s Cornerstreet Dance celebrates the season with two holiday shows Dec. 15. The Nutcracker is at 1 p.m. followed by Holidays Around the World at 3:30 p.m. The performances are at the Woodland Park High School Dickson Auditorium. The performers include the youth, junior and senior ensembles. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for students for one show and $12 for adults, $10 for students for both shows. The performers include the youth, junior and senior ensembles.

Cornerstreet Dance presents The Nutcracker and Holidays Around the World December 15.Courtesy photo

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Scenes of the season like this one in Cascade Friday were common but cold and wind combined to close schools and complicate driving in the area for nearly all of the past week. Photo by Rob Carrigan

Dec. 2-18 Christmas Tree Cutting Permits, 601 S. Weber, Colorado Springs, Monday through Friday at Woodland Park Middle School parking lot. Dec 7-8, 14-15 Dec. 13 Amahl and the Night Visitors performed by Colorado Springs Conservatory — Ute Pass Cultural Center 6 p.m. Dec. 13-15 Gold Camp Christmas — Victor, Elf Emporium 3 p.m - 9 p.m., Antlers Bldg., Parade of Lights 6 p.m. Dec. 14 Elf Emporium 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., Victor — Antlers building, Ribbon Cutting Brian’s Park Hockey Rink, Victor — 2 p.m. Dec. 14 Winter Farmers Market, Ute Pass Cultural Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 14 Mrs. Claus Story time, Dinosaur Resource Center 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14 Visit with Santa Claus, Dinosaur Resource Center Dec. 14 Cripple Creek Christmas Parade, downtown noon Dec. 21-23 Visit with Santa Claus, Dinosaur Resource Center Dec. 23- Jan 6 2014 RE-2 Schools Closed Dec. 30 Kid’s Day Free, Dinosaur Resource Center

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Searching for a small business Christmas By Ashleigh Hollowell Contributing writer

Small businesses account for approximately 50 percent of the working population’s jobs according to Forbes.com’s list of “16 Surprising Statistics About Small Businesses.” The Small Business Administration defines a small business as having fewer than 500 employees. For the small businesses that populate the little community of Woodland Park, it is rare to see these local businesses have more than 10 employees maximum. It is no secret that the struggles businesses face are no small feat. With fewer employees than bigger businesses, small business owners face an even tougher challenge, especially during the holiday season when they attempt to compete with big box stores such as Walmart and Target. “As for small businesses in Woodland Park, most of them actually struggle to survive. Property taxes on commercial property are high, as are leases, etc. As a result, small businesses are often fighting to survive financially. It is also tough when there are multiple businesses selling the same products to a limited number of customers,” commented Woodland Park’s mayor, Dave Turley. Being a tourist town, Woodland Park relies on busy seasons such as summer and winter to bring in business. When it is not one of these seasons, local businesses rely on local residents for support. “Our community thrives when people shop at small businesses. Lots of businesses have closed down due to lack of shoppers, so it’s very important to shop and support them,” said Renae Trichell, local owner of Brenda’s Boutique. “I encourage everyone to shop small business. If I can’t help these other local businesses succeed, I will get on the phone and find anybody than can help them out. People will quit coming to Woodland Park if there is less small business. No one wants to park their car and walk to go to just two businesses. Small business makes us a thriving community. I want all of these businesses to succeed, not just mine,” she declared. Despite competing with big box stores for business during the holidays, for Trichell, the holiday season is more profitable than other times of year. Between

Small businesses in Woodland Park are gearing up for the final days of the season. Photo by Ashleigh Hollowell newspaper ads, flyers, store specials and signs by the road, she finds every way she can to attract customers. “During the holiday season, my profits jump up about 50 percent thanks to the support of the locals. Small Business Saturday and an open house event I hold really account for that 50 percent,”she smiled. “By not being a big box store, that’s my biggest challenge, but then again I don’t want to carry and sell 50 of one item. That’s not what would make me set apart from other stores. It wouldn’t make me or my store unique.” Owner of Cowbells Western Interiors, Deb Nichols, also has a profitable holiday season. “I’ve only had my business up here for five years, but I’ve had it total for 15. It is always challenging at first. You have to get yourself built up and get your name out there in the community,” she said. Like Trichell, Nichols also invests in newspaper

ads, flyers and signs to bring customers in. All have successfully brought business in so far, but none quite so much as the word of mouth. “In a small town like Woodland Park, word of mouth is one of the most if not the most effective way to promote your business.” Nichols does not feel as much competition with big box stores as she does with online shopping. “I feel like what I have to offer is unique and different from anywhere else and that’s what keeps people coming back to my store. Some people just don’t want to take the time to though, they would rather order online off of websites than come to small businesses to shop and that’s not something I can afford for my business. Online shopping is a big competitor,” Nichols stated. Both Trichell and Nichols try to shop as locally as they can during the holiday sea-

son to support other small businesses like their own. “We depend on our local people, they‘re our biggest supporters. The local people are the heart and soul of small business.” Nichols smiled. “If more people don’t shop small business, the businesses will be gone. The small businesses are part of what gives a little town like Woodland Park its character and makes it special. If small businesses are lost, the town won’t have that.” Without small business in the community, choices would be limited to chain and big name stores. “Our community, as with most, would lose many unique products if we did not have small businesses. These businesses bring unique and varied products. They might not bring us the massproduced items, but they bring us so many very special items. Small businesses are a key part of our community,” concluded Turley.

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celebration kicks off from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12, with a Winter Wonderland reception at the Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek. The event continues from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 13, with Soup for the Soul and cookie baking contests at the Aspen Mine Center. Cost is $5. Call 719-659-3599. At 6 p.m. Dec. 13, enjoy the Victor Parade of Lights. At noon Dec. 14 is the Cripple Creek parade, with the Bell Ringers performing at 11 a.m.; the Woodland Park Singers performing at 11:30 a.m. and the Colorado Springs Chorale performing at 3 p.m. Visit www.visitcripplecreek.com for more details. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14, enjoy the craft fair at the Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation Department. Call 719-689-3514.

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christmas Fun Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, presents Mrs. Claus Christmas fun from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Dec. 14. Visit http://www.rmdrc. com. Reindeer rollick, snowmen dance and bells ring for a jolly good time with the dinosaurs. Mrs. Claus will share her stories and songs and there will be treat bags for all visiting “elves.” Included with museum admission. Call for pricing.

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at a Christmas dance, presented by the Woodland Park Saddle Club, from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 14 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The dance is open to the public. Cost is $7 per person; $10 per couple. Members are free. Call 719-687-9975 or email info@wpsaddleclub.com.

Dec. 14 GranD openinG The City of Victor celebrates the grand opening of the newly reconstructed Brian’s Park Ice Rink at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the rink at 4th and Spicer Avenue in Victor, with a dedication honoring those who have contributed to the project, followed by a visit from Santa, refreshments and fun door prizes. Brian’s Park is open to the public, at no charge. Adults play pick-up hockey on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings and clinics for local children are scheduled throughout the season. 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 12, May 10. Autumn/winter harvest includes fruit and vegetables, eggs, cheese, jams, organic meats, 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. Dec. 14 livinG nativity High View Baptist Church in Woodland Park invites the community to two presentations of their third annual “Living Nativity” at 6 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14. Refreshments will be provided at 6:30 p.m. with Christmas music by “Reflection.” This is a free, family event. No reservations are required. The church is at 1151 Rampart Range Road. Everyone is encouraged to dress warmly. Call

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throuGh Dec. 15 GIVE 2013 gift card drive to benefit the Colorado flood victims. The drive runs from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15. R2K will collect unused, unexpired gift cards valid at any restaurant, grocery store, home store or retail store in Colorado. All cards will be given to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. Gift cards can be mailed to Resort 2 Kindness, 9781 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 200, Englewood, CO 80112. Monetary donations can also be made online at resort2kindness.org.

Dec. 15 Winter Festival Green Mountain Falls celebrates its winter festival from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 15, sponsored by the Ute Pass Triangle Chamber of Commerce. Santa arrives at 1:30 p.m., and the festival will include ice skating, pony rides, balloon art, face painting, goodies and treats. Call Lynda at 719-684-7795. Dec. 15 Water aWareness A free wellness seminar will provide an in-depth lok at the facts and solutions to the epidemic of increased chronic illness in our children. The seminar is at 3 p.m. Dec. 15 is at Pure Hydration Wellness Center, 2501 W. Colorado Ave. Unit 114. Seating is limited. Register by Dec. 14 by calling Colorado W.A.P. at 719-2869222. Bring your health conscious family and friends. storytime Guest Mrs. Claus will be the special sto-

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Dec. 21 christmas Dinner Gold Camp Community Organization will give its first community Christmas dinner from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Victor Center, second and Portland Avenue, Victor. There is no charge, and donations are greatly excepted. Go to GoldCamp.org or email gold_camp_org@aol.com. Dec. 21 parkinson’s support The Woodland Park Parkinson Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Dec. 21 in the third floor board room of the Woodland Park Library. This will be our Christmas meeting. Bring 2 dozen of your favorite Christmas cookies and several copies of your recipe. Members of the group will have the opportunity to taste cookies and then collect the recipe. Dec. 22 BreakFast With the wolves Have breakfast burritos with the wolves and meet Keyni, ambassador wolf at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center in Divide, from 9-10 a.m. Dec. 22. Cost is $25 for adults and free for ages 12 and younger. Call 719-687-9742 for reservations. Dec. 30

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kiDs Free day Dinosaur Resource Center, 201 S. Fairview St., Woodland Park, offers free admission for children 12 and younger, with paid adult admission (2 children for 1 adult), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 30. Go to http://www. rmdrc.com. throuGh Dec. 31 pictorial montaGe The Ute Pass Historical Society, in conjunction with the Woodland Park Public Library, presents “Woodland Park: The Early Days,” a pictorial montage of Woodland Park from the 1880s to the 1950s. The exhibit runs through the end of the year at 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. Contact the Ute Pass Historical Society at 719-686-7512 or via email at uphs@peakinter.net. throuGh FeB. 28 spin classes David Kriegshauser will conduct spin classes starting Dec. 6 at the Paradox Brewery. Spin classes are free to club members. Membership is $25 and will be honored from December to December. Classes will run from Dec. 6 to Feb. 28. Bring your own trainer and your bike, and David will show different cycling videos from Seek Out Cycling. You can enjoy the different trails and events from your bike and feel like you were there. The Paradox Brewery is off Hwy 24 just past the Remax building, 106 E. Valley Terrace, Suite 100, Woodland Park. Set up will start at 6 p.m., and be ready to spin at 6:30. Classes usually last for about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes. Call Debbie for more information, 719-687-2489.

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phill@ourcoloradonews.com As the issue of guns continues to grab headlines in Colorado, a federal judge dismissed part of a lawsuit brought by 55 sheriffs, including Teller County Sheriff Mike Ensminger, earlier this year. Last month, U.S. District Judge Marcia Krieger ruled the sheriffs cannot sue the state as officials. “We can be plaintiffs as individuals,” Ensminger said. “We felt the law was unenforceable.” Ensminger To date, two Colorado legislators lost a recall election while another resigned last month to avoid another recall election. The three, John Morse, Angela Giron and Evie Hudak, were in the crosshairs of people against stricter gun-control measures in Colorado. The new laws limit the number of bullets in ammunition magazines to 15 rounds and require universal background checks on gun purchasers. “We think the judge is wrong and fear for the safety of our deputies if these bills go forward,” Ensmginer said. Ensminger is encouraged by Krieger’s allowing the “continuous possession” of magazines that hold more than 15 rounds, an allowance grandfathered in for those who owned them before the law changed in July.

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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. Bob Regester, has earned the Pinnacle Award for five consecutive quarters with his franchise Colorado Mountain Realty, Mossy Oak Properties. The Pinnacle Award is given to the top 4 percent of 300 Mossy Oak Properties brokers nationwide. Regester has served Teller County in the real estate industry for 30 years. Bill Blair, Workforce Development Specialist with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, has been awarded the Certified Workforce Development Professional. Development professionals facilitate the process by which individuals identify, prepare for, obtain and maintain employment and self-sufficiency; and assist businesses with accesing and retaining a quality workforce. For the improvements on the Woodland Professional Building, Lee and Karin Taylor used local construction experts: Paul Kongas, PCI, stucco; Jeff Smith, SWI, provided construction oversight; Bert West, roof repairs; Terry Harrison, Glass Broker; Donnie Brodbeck, Too Busy Painting; Butch Graham, Factory Direct Carpets; and Wayne Stewart, Lock Shop.

Sculptures at the entrance distinguish the Woodland Professional Building. Recently purchased by Lee and Karen Taylor, who have partnered with 12 new tenants: Jay Baker and Teller County Waste; Tommy Feist of Farmers Insurance; Bob Piercefield, In the Lord’s Service; Lenore Hotchkiss and Barb Asbury, realtors; Debbie Railey, realto;, Randy Railey, Mountain High Creations; Becky Stewart Hunt, Nova Home Loans; Ruthie Lohrig-Kline, VIP Mortgage; Kari Wilson, A New Awareness Counseling; Steven Neeley, D.C. Peak Integrative Spinal Care; Vicki Gudaitis, Mary Kay Cosmetics; Michelle Truscelli, Shakti Yoga instruction. At the first of the year Tom Antkow, Driver Safety Consultants will be a new tenant. Photos by Pat Hill Cowbells and the Deersnake Gallery in Woodland Park feature the photography of John Walsh, of High View Studio. Recently, Walsh has been focusing on sunsets over Pikes Peak and having the photos stretched on canvas or metal. “Metal brings out the vibrancy of the colors,” he said. Walsh uses an Olympus Digital camera and, in addition to sunset, photographs wildlife.

Walter Miranda, in partnership with Joe Monaco, is back in business under a new affiliation from the former Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Called New Beginnings , the Reusable Store is at 1750 E. U.S.24 in Woodland Park. The mission of New Beginnings is to eliminate homelessness and offer other services to those in need in the community.

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New Woodland Station concept plan unveiled Charis Bible College set to offer classes in January By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

It was a busy night for Woodland Park City councilmembers as they wrapped up 2013 with their last meeting of the year on Dec. 5. Besides the usual budget items and more steps to create a building department, the council also took the opportunity to see a new conceptual plan for Woodland Station, hear a presentation from Colorado Department of Local Affairs representatives on the benefits of joining the state’s Main Street Program and approve a final plat for Charis Bible College. The Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority hired NES, a land planning consulting company, to update its conceptual plans for the more than 10-acre site in the center of town. Tim Siebert of NES, showed the latest concept for the site that has seen its share of changes in the last decade. This new plan retains many of the previous concepts including infrastructure and drainage engineering, mixed-use zoning and a sense of “village” with pedestrian-friendly amenities. New concepts could include streetlevel parking, water features, a facility for farmers markets and festivals, micro retail shops, a 500-seat events center, a family entertainment center and a 60-room hotel. With the new Woodland Hardware store anchoring one end of the development and Vectra Bank anchoring the other, the concept already includes a beer garden planned by Arden Weatherford, a local developer. Kansas developer Kip Unruh is also working with the authority on a project. He has been part of Woodland Station planning for several years. Brian Fleer, executive director of the Downtown Development Authority and the Woodland Park Office of Economic Development, said the updated concept plan builds on the synergy developed by current construction and allows for better site marketing. Stephanie Troller, DOLA president, presented the Main Street Program. The program dates back to the 1970s when a nationwide suburbanization boom was resulting in the loss of historical buildings and an exodus from America’s downtowns, she said. The National Trust for Historical Preservation designed the program with the idea that it isn’t enough to just preserve historical buildings but it was also necessary to make them economically viable. The program is being used in 48 states and by now the bugs have been worked out, she added. Benefits of joining the program include revitalized main streets that bring in new businesses while sustaining existing businesses, the offer of advise, mini grants, architectural assistance and training. One of the first steps the city has to take to become part of the program is to offer its official support. With financial help from DOLA, the U.S. Department of Agricul-

Land Planning consultants NES presented a new concept plan for future Woodland Station development. The Woodland Park Downtown Development Authority hired NES to update plans using previous engineering work and with the knowledge that the development has two anchors, the new Woodland Hardware store and Vectra Bank. Photos by Norma Engelberg ture, the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the city will have to pay its share of the $10,100 price tag to conduct a two-day community assessment, about $3,600. With that, a letter of intent should reach the state by July to start the competitive process to become a Main Street Program candidate community. Councilmember Gary Brovetto, who since he was elected to council last year has been a strong booster for the program, said he is working to get the entire community including the schools, artists and the chamber of commerce to become involved in this grassroots effort. “This could mean the survival of our Main Street,” he said. Finally, Charis Bible College took one of its last steps toward opening for classes in January. The first phase of construction on the 147-acre property has been completed with the construction of a 2,087-squarefoot gate house and a 76,312-square-foot classroom building. Until now, the property was divided into two lots but its final plat as approved by council joined them into one big lot. With final plat approval, Wommack Ministries Inc. will welcome instructors in to get ready for classes under a temporary certificate of occupancy on Dec. 15. The permanent certificate should be issued on Jan. 5, just in time for classes to begin the following day.

The entrance into Charis Bible College and the first-phase classroom and banquet hall building are nearing completion. One of the last steps Wommack Ministries took before seeking its certificate of occupancy was getting approval for its final plat from Woodland Park City Council on Dec. 5. The college is planning to offer classes starting Jan. 6.

calendar of events for cripple creek and victor Cripple Creek and Victor’s Gold Camp Christmas is coming Dec. 12-15. This year’s theme is “The Gift.” The Aspen Mine Center is busy as Christmas trees are being set up for the silent auction bids on trees. Owners will claim their tree Dec. 14, which is the main day of activity in Cripple Creek. The kickoff reception is from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Aspen Mine. Soup for the Soul is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 13 on the second floor of the center. Tickets are $5 for soup and cookies. Victor Parade of Lights starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 13. The Elf Emporium and party

in the park will be before and after the parade. The Church in the Wildwood Bell Choir will play at the Butte Theater at 11 a.m. on Dec. 14. The Woodland Park Community Singers are at 11:30 a.m. and the Colorado Spring Choral is at 3 p.m. at the Baptist Church. The parade begins at noon on Dec. 14 on Bennett Avenue. Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation will hold a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website at visitcripplecreek.com under events to view the full schedule.

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Afraid of nothing, including the devil himself “In rye by the sea, come sing a song with me. Imagine that the world is really flat. We will dance to the edge of the devil’s darkest ledge … landing on our feet, just like a cat.” — Mike Murphy I am not sure, but maybe I’ve seen the edge. Perhaps more than once. Maybe it is like Hunter Thompson said, “The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is, are the ones who have gone over.” Mental illness is no stranger to strangeness. And strangeness is relative. I don’t know why, but I have never been afraid … not of the devil, himself. There is this surreal moment a few years ago. Three of us, respectable businessmen, gathered around a table in ‘high end’ bar in Denver. One fellow hears the clock ticking. Tick, tick, tick, … tick. He feels the need to do something, today. For him, the fight

is against the future. His battle is internal and eternal. To do the things he promised himself. He worries about his legacy, how to take care of his family, or does he even care? What is his place in the world? Another, at the table, thinks of the dark days of a past that has nearly consumed him -- the terror of being out of control. He actually tries not to think, because he knows, he has done unspeakable things. His battle is with that past. He must try and forget. Finally, the third is afraid only of feeling nothing. The numbness is striking. No

peace for the peacemaker, a witness to madness, the silent partner to silence. For him, he is at war with now, this moment, today. He is afraid of nothing … not the devil, himself. The hillbilly’s beat-up vehicle drops out of the fog at the lower end of the pass and the small city’s lights illuminate the low-hanging cloud cover draped over the southern quarter. Billy Joel sings, “It’s nine o’clock on a Saturday, The regular crowd shuffles in.” Hey, it is 9 o’clock! Without the family and dogs, and the work, I guess he might be making love to his tonic and gin. First week on the job and still finding out the “the who” and “the what” of the circle he finds himself in. It is an odd road traveled. The technology… first you are up, then you are down. The camera you were using… it is a museum piece now. No more paste up. No light tables. No dark room. He remembers all the way back to the days of hot type. Like anything else, grow or die. Challenging, but he stares it in the face. He’s afraid of nothing. Not even

the devil, himself. Every day Mom and Dad pack up everything, as if they are leaving, but they can’t. They are not really sure how long they have been there. Or even where ‘there’ is, because, as Dad says, they have moved the roads around on him. It is not really different, but it’s the same. They seem happy, most of the time, except when they are not. They talk about home, but sometimes they know it is gone. It only a memory, but sometimes, it’s forgotten. It’s almost like a permanent vacation, with no work to bring you home. When, I leave, it tears at me. Kind of like dropping a kid off at school, but worse. They must be afraid. I pull myself away and leave them there. I am not sure, but I think, I looked over the edge. But, I am afraid nothing. Not even the devil, himself.

What do you have ready for you on your DVR? If you are like me and just about everyone I know, your DVR is about as full as it can be with recorded shows and movies and whatever else you enjoy watching on the small screen. My editor, Rob Carrigan, believes you can tell a lot about a person by the movies they like, the music they listen to and whether or not they are a live-by-the-seatof-your-pants sort of person. As discussed in this column a few weeks ago, my top three favorite movies of all time are “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Rocky” and “Field of Dreams.” If you recall, I said I am a sucker for 1970s ballads and love songs, especially those performed Barry Manilow. If you were to take a look at my DVR, you probably would not know what to make of me. I have more than 125 “Seinfeld” episodes recorded. Seinfeld is probably my favorite television show of al-time, with “The Six Million Dollar Man” and Gilligan’s Island” trailing right behind. A closer look at my DVR would also show that I have 132 episodes of “The Office” recorded, as well as about two dozen episodes of “30 Rock.” Since I am often

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mistaken for Alec Baldwin (seriously, I get this all the time) I have a special place in my heart for his Jack Donaghy character. Jack Donaghy loves former President Ronald Reagan, much like I do. But Alec Baldwin, the person, likely shares very few of my conservative/Tea Party political views. I guess the cat - which I have never owned and don’t plan on owning - is now out of the bag. I am a dog guy. A further examination of my DVR reveals that I am intrigued, if not obsessed, with history. There are at least five programs on the assassination and life of former President John F. Kennedy. Depending on which show I watch, I am swayed to believe that Lee Harvey Oswald

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acted totally alone in the assassination of the JFK, or that the Mob, Fidel Castro, CIA or Soviets had a hand in the plot. Heck, I’ve even heard convincing evidence that Kennedy’s vice president, Lyndon Baines Johnson, was in on the conspiracy. On my DVR you will also find several programs on the American Revolution, as well as Abraham Lincoln. You will also find at least 10 documentaries on Adolph Hitler’s Nazi Germany, as well as Joseph Stalin’s Russia. I like to visit fascinating places. About every three years I head east and do an historical loop of American history. I hit Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the battlefields of Gettysburg, Washington D.C. (the Lincoln Memorial is my favorite spot in the city) and of course historic Williamsburg. I’ve walked the streets of historic Williamsburg dozens of times and it never gets old. A short drive from Williamsburg is Jamestown, where, in 1607, the first Colony in America was founded. The third part of the Historic Triangle is Yorktown. It was there where British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to American Gen-

eral George Washington. I took my son, Garrison, to Europe following his high school graduation from Air Academy in 2012. We saw 13 countries in 14 days. It was wild. We did Western Europe like nobody’s business. Among the places we visited was Dachau Concentration Camp. Dachau, as many of you know, was the model Nazi concentration camp. Walking the grounds was a humbling experience. Talk was kept to a low whisper. By the time we reached the death chambers, I was overcome with emotion. I wept bitterly for those who had their lives taken for no reason other than hate. Now back to my DVR. Other programs recorded include episodes of “Saturday Night Live,” “Family Guy,” “White Collar and “I Love Lucy.” You will also find the movies “Les Miserables,” “Elf,” “National Treasure I and II,” “Night at the Museum,” and numerous silent movies by Harold Lloyd, Buster Keaton and Fatty Arbuckle. Summers continues on Page 9

As simple as parking your car In 1920 it was not that easy! In Colorado Springs, every summer thousands of tourists arrived, and they were driving here. There were all sorts of driving rules across the country. Each town had its own rules! It would be a few more years before the states would take this in hand, and make it sort of uniform. It would be another 40 years before some of the odd rules would be sorted out. In 1920, here in Colorado, most of the streets were still dirt. The cities like Denver had paved a few in the business district, and oil was used to control dust here and there. Parking a car was starting to be a problem in the cities. Some areas had signs posted as to the direction you would park. Few stripes could be painted, so the angled parking was usually quite bizarre! Parking parallel to the sidewalks, where sidewalks were visible, was not done except where streets were narrow. Parking meters were just coming into big eastern cities, but, towns often posted time limits on signs in the business district. The “meter maid” was invented, even though there were not many meters yet. It was often a young police cadet’s introduction to enforcement to check on cars that were in a space too long. The practice of marking tires with chalk started about this time. The patrolman walked along making this little spot on the tires. They had a route that took the time cars were allowed to be sitting in that spot. There were also increased rules as to where you could park. They did not allow parking in front of theaters, letting that space to be used for drop offs and pick

ups. The distance between parked cars was also defined, as well as the angle, usually 60 degrees off the curb (when there was one). Fire hydrants were also protected, keeping them not only visible, but protected from getting hit by someone parking. In addition traffic rules were starting to appear, like which lane to turn a corner, and no driving across the street to grab a parking space! Simple you think? No, not to people who were just getting used to dealing with cars. They even wanted you to go to the corner to cross the street! No, traffic lights were generally a couple years off. In cities, a policeman, often another cadet in training, directed traffic at corners. Stop signs had a lot of shapes and colors. Protests were the rule. It took quite some time for agreement on the need for these rules. Many accidents happened, and if you drive, you still see most of the rules broken! Tickets were even then seen as a bother not to be paid! Little towns out in the country had little need for such rules, and a trip to town, with these rules was often disturbing. Just parking your car, was not that simple, and so it goes.

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Winter weather tough on your body In case you were comatose last week, winter has arrived in Colorado. Sub-zero temperatures and copious amounts of that white flaky stuff known as snow were not to be ignored. I’m certain there are those of you who didn’t need to look at a temperature gauge or check the snowfall on your driveway to know that. In fact, your aching joints, sudden headache, dry eyes and itching skin may have herald the change in barometric pressure and cold-dry air a full 24-hours in advance of the weatherman’s winter storm warning. Make no mistake. Winter weather can be tough on your body. In fact, the weather’s impact on your body is so profound that an entire field of scientific study known as biometeorology is devoted to it. This small field of atmospheric scientists studies weather’s impact on animals, plants and humans. Freezing weather in particular brings health risks from being simply annoying like dry skin to deadly as in a sudden heart

attack. In our thousands of years of evolution as humans, we don’t appear to have really adapted to cold weather. Here are some tips for surviving Colorado’s chilly winters gleaned from several websites. Skin really suffers in our cold and dry climate with cracking being a painful problem. Spend less time in the shower and bathtub and turn down the temperature. Be sure to apply moisturizers as soon as you step out of the shower using heavy moisturizers with petroleum jelly or

silicone derivatives to trap the moisture. And avoid using soaps with antibacterial ingredients that strip oil from the skin. Eyes suffer from exposure to the hot, dry atmosphere of central heating. The constant hot air dries the eyes out, which are often then aggravated by staring at a computer screen or television. To combat dry eyes, apply warm compresses or artificial lubricants. Blinking frequently helps flush out dust and remoistens the eyes. Hands and feet seem to be particularly prone to becoming rough, chapped and cracked. Like your skin, moisten your hands and feet immediately after washing to seal in the water. To protect your hips from fractures and your shoulders from torn rotator cuff muscles, practice defensive walking. A decade-long study of 66,346 hip fractures in New York City found that fracture rates were highest in winter, especially on cold and windy days. One theory as to why contends that

people are weakened by winter inactivity resulting in being more prone to falling on ice. So, watch where you’re walking. And finally, take it easy on your heart. Experts say that heart attacks, chest pain and other heart symptoms are more prevalent in winter. When the body gets cold, blood vessels constrict, which can decrease the blood flow to the heart leading to a heart attack. It’s particularly important to take care when shoveling snow in a cold environment. The combination of cold weather and aerobic exertion can be deadly. Having said all the above, get out there and enjoy the beauty of Colorado’s winter but take care. 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 6877437 or cordprettyman@msn.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Editor’s Note: Green Mountain Falls’ mayor pro tem read this letter on the subject of appointing a town manager at the board meeting Dec. 3. Dear Editor: Currently, Green Mountain Falls has a trustee liaison system of supervision of employees. The liaison trustee acts as the supervisor for the department and department head, and is supposed to relay the wishes of the board to that department head and staff. Not everyone who will be elected to the position has human-resources experience or any interest in learning. The Trustee may or may not have any experience in the department — for instance they may not know anything about parks or roads — but may still be set up as the supervisor. This results in employees being treated unfairly within an environment of conflict. It also sets up a system of “us vs. them” in budgeting and departmental interests, because of the focused interest on a single department. This system is antiquated and cumbersome. It relies on volunteers — the trustees — who may or may not be in the government system for four years. It assumes that the trustee has the skills and interest to supervise people — or a department — and the trustee may be lacking in the skills or interest in government operations. Or the trustee may have so much interest or an agenda that they interfere with the day-today operations and their lack of practical knowledge can actually hinder or hurt the department. Citizens express frustration because they don’t know to whom they can talk — or when — and questions brought up at the board level need to be answered at the board level. This means a serious lag time when the board meets twice a month. The trustee liaison system also leaves the town without permanent contacts to outside entities. Elections change the board members on a regular basis. Outside companies and other government agencies do not know who they need to call regarding ongoing or proposed projects. For instance, who will grant benefactors contact regarding the administration of their projects? The town manager would function like a chief administration officer of a company. The board of trustees functions as a board of directors that sets policies and planning, and the town manager carries out the dayto-day functions. The town manager carries out government business and enforces the rules. He/she is the point-person for contacts — think other governmental entities such as Department of Local Affairs, Pikes Peak Regional Transportation Author-

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There is a ton of sports programming on my DVR. Everything from a World Series highlights from the 1940s through 1960s, documentaries on the old American Football League, California Angels

ity, county contacts, etc. — because the manager would be consistent. The board, by its nature is more fluid (and termlimited). A town manager makes a more permanent contact for everyone. The manager would also be a contact and a source of more prompt information for the citizens. There are times that a citizen has questions that can quickly and easily be answered by a town manager. Not all questions are appropriate or necessary to be sent to the board — such as zoning, or how one goes through the building process. A manager can answer such questions, or will know to whom to send queries that he/ she cannot answer. This should make for more prompt and less frustrating interactions with the town government A town manager can promote a sense of “team” and bring the departments together instead of “soloing” like we currently have. The manager acts as a filter through which the board can direct the employees. The manager would receive the work and know if it was appropriate or not, and handle it accordingly. In some ways, the board has been much too involved in the day-to-day operations of the town, especially as trustee liaisons. A manager would change this, handle it, be informed and inform all concerned parties. Our town government is not changing. We will continue to be a board of trustees. The changes relate to the trustee liaison system which currently is not good for the town or the employees. The system opens the town up to liability. As was expressed by the attorney for CIRSA, the more people that supervise others, the more likely someone will make a big error in supervision, and the town and/or its trustees will be held liable. This includes speaking “out of school” about employees or their relationships with other employees. This is a very sticky and libelous situation that can quickly escalate to slander. Appointing a town manager now does not hinder our ability to get funding to pay for one; that is misdirection. What the mayor refers to in her article is a DOLA grant that would pay for 75 percent of a manager’s salary the first year, 50 percent the second and 25 percent the final year with the commitment by the town to continue paying the salary. We do not have the budget to commit to that, and should not commit future boards to that obligation. Also, why hold a search for someone who does not know our town, has not worked with our contacts, has not worked through our grants and does not know what makes Green Mountain Falls unique? Why search for someone who we can’t pay to do a job

documentaries from the 1960s and 1970s, and Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point night in 1962. Lastly, you will find the epic series “Moguls and Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood,” as well as “The Men Who Built America Series” featuring Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller and other titans of industry. What’s on your DVR? Perhaps your DVR is a reflection of who you are?

that they do not know? I, for one, will vote to have Rob McArthur appointed as town manager. To say that he may not get along with the next board (or the one after that) is short-sighted and I would be shirking my responsibility as a current board member to base my decision on that. Just because I won’t be a trustee in April after the election does that mean I stop working now, or acting for what is best for our town down the road? Of course not! I will keep working and voting and researching and struggling until the election. Anything less is to abdicate my responsibilities and I will not do that. The mayor wrote an interesting blog recently on “Fear Factor.” Yet she has turned around and is trying to make the citizens fearful of a town manager. Let me promise you this - there is nothing to fear. We need to proceed.

We are not rushing. The idea of a town manager has been discussed in one form or another for well over two years and was suggested both by the current mayor and former mayors. The board has done countless hours of research. We’ve read more than a dozen similar town’s job descriptions, ordinances, duties and responsibilities. We’ve talked to experts including our town attorney, the CIRSA attorney (Tami Tanoue), the DOLA representative (Clay Brown), the head of the Colorado Municipal League (Sam Mamet), the city manager from Woodland Park (David Buttery) in public meetings and workshops. Fearful is something we are not; we need to proceed and do what’s right for Green Mountain Falls. Jane Newberry Green Mountain Falls mayor pro tem

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Richard “Dick” Meyers 1946-2013

Sunday, December 1st, Dick Meyers went to the Lord’s house. Dick was born in Illinois and grew up in Michigan outside of Detroit. He served in the US Air Force with tours in Italy and Viet Nam and the Philippines. After being injured in Viet Nam, he recouped in the Philippines and had a rock band entertaining the troops. Dick graduated Adams State College with a BS in Business Management and had a career in Retail Management with Kmart, Lee Wards, Ben Franklin Corporate. He was the Store Manager of our Woodland Park Ben Franklin for many years until the store closing. He is survived by his wife, Laura and his children Tim, Paul and Abbey (Kim) and granddaughter Kiya, as well as his Brother Fred

(Laurel) and sisters Marcy (Bob) and Jill (Glenn) and their families. He fought a brave and long battle with two kidney diseases. Dick loved to fish, travel and the Bronco’s! He passed while watching his favorite team beat the Chiefs with his son! A Memorial Service will be held Friday December 6th at 1 pm at the Little Chapel of the Hills – 69 County Road 5, Divide. Colorado, 80814. The family asks that you share your stories and memories of Dick at the Memorial Service. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Burial will be held at a later date. Donations in Dick’s name are being accepted at both Teller County Search and Rescue as well as The Kuya’s Fund c/o Mike Gilson, 1200 Woodborough Road, Lafayette,CA, 94549.

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Cleaning is a task I’d rather put off Cleaning requires a concentrated effort. You have to concentrate on cleaning. You have to make cleaning your goal. You have to use concentrated cleaning products. Not really. But you do need to stay focused; otherwise, you get sidetracked. Facebook is a major part of that. I sit down to dust my computer desk and think, “I’m just going to check my notifications.” Pretty soon, I’m in for an all-out Facebook marathon. I’m liking everyone’s posts. I’m updating my status from “supposed to be cleaning” to “have completely stopped cleaning” to “now I’m playing Tetris!” Another distraction is clothes. I start to sort my clothes and find stuff I forgot about. I keep things I shouldn’t. In the most extreme cases of distraction, I go out and buy new clothes. My little shopping spree is such fun, that I have forgot-

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Even though there are a lot of cool cleaning gadgets on the market now, they really don’t make cleaning much more fun. Even with magic involved. I still feel like Cinderella in my scummy clothes. No fairy godmother or magic eraser will rescue me either. In the end, it’s just me and a pile of laundry that I have to traverse. I like having my own tiny version of Pikes Peak in my laundry room. It’s like taking a trip to mountains, without the travel involved ... Climbing through the laundry makes me feel like I’m on my own little adventure. Stephanie Ogren is married and has two children. She is employed at Colorado Community Media as the lead editorial page designer and a copy editor. She can be reached at sogren@ourcoloradonews.com

Victor thinks outside the box By Pat Hill

phill@ourcoloradonews.com At first it sounds crazy. But, on second thought, allowing people to tool around Victor in their golf carts or ATVs is part of a larger piece of marketing. “We’ve been pretty lenient about people using 4-wheelers here,” said Deb Downs, Victor’s city administrator. “We’re a pretty laid-back community.” But just to make things official, the Victor City Council passed an ordinance last month allowing off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on city streets. “It’s a small-city thing,” said Sandy Honeycutt, the city’s clerk. The ordinance offers a double whammy when it comes to benefits to the city. A marketing gimmick designed to attract tourists, the ordinance is money in the pocket for some of the 400 residents of Victor. “They don’t have to maintain an expensive vehicle,” Honeycutt said. The idea of the OHV springs from the city’s economic development committee and a reflection of its dedication to “promote the prosperity and improve the comfort and convenience of the city and its inhabitants.” The statement is included in the language of the ordinance. Like any good ordinance, this one offers a heads-up about the forbidden vehicles, wheelchairs, snowmobiles, lawn mowers and vehicles used for agricultural, logging and mining purposes. Drinking, too, is off limits for the offhighway vehicles, as the sheriff’ and his deputies enforce all alcohol-and drug-related violations. The economic oomph is the connectivity angle of OHVs to other recreation areas, including the new shooting range and the nearby campground. In supporting the ordinance, Teller County Commissioner Marc Dettenrieder takes a more global view of OHVs, as they relate to the overall economy. In an email, Dettenrieder writes: “We have been fortunate to have an abundance of OHV recreation opportunities in our backyard. Here in Teller County we have vast trail systems in the northern quadrant and to a lesser extent in the southeast region. Douglas and Teller counties have been collaborating with

It’s all legal. Victor residents are allowed to ride around in ATVs and golf carts after the city council passed an ordinance in November clearing the way for cars and off-highway vehicles to be on the streets of Victor. However, don’t try drinking and driving – it’s not part of the deal. Courtesy photo

the United States Forest Service to establish connectivity on some of the trails near the county line along Colo. 67. If this connectivity can be achieved, a 600-mile trail system covering four counties, Douglas, Jefferson, Teller and Park, would be accessible to resident and non-resident OHV enthusiasts. “A 2013 Louis Berger Group Inc. study titled `Economic Contribution of OffHighway Vehicle use in Colorado’ reports that direct expenditures related to motorized recreation in Colorado reached $990 million in the 2012-2013 season. The study also highlights the fact that Colorado’s central region receives the largest economic contribution from motorized recreation, which includes Teller County.” For the city of Victor, the broader issue of golf carts and ATVs has the potential to put Victor on the OHV map in Colorado. “We think it’s a win-win,” Downs said.

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CLUBS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Political

TELLER COUNTY’S Democrats Teller County’s

Democratic Party host information and education programs and community activities. Members and interested citizens are invited to participate. For more information about the TellerDems’ 2013 schedule, contact Ellen Haase, 719-687-1813.

TELLER COUNTY Republicans meets at 7 p.m.

the second Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide next to the Conoco. Come and help set the course for conservative thinking and direction in Teller County, Colorado, and the nation. Additional information at http:// www.teller-gop.org.

TRANSPORTATION’S LOCAL Coordinating Council of Teller County meets at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

Professional

DIVIDE CHAMBER of Commerce. Contact pres-

ident Lisa Lee at 719-686-7587 for meeting dates and times.

COMPUTER CLASSES. The Woodland Park Public Library offers computer basics, Internet basics, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Digital Photo Management classes. Some classes have prerequisites, and registration is required for all. Call 719-687-9281, ext. 106 to register. TELLER BUSINESS Builders meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. The group helps local businesses through cooperative marketing, professional education and trusted relationships. Call Gail Wingerd at 719-686-1076 or send e-mail to gail@woodlandparkprinter.com or Mike Hazelwood at 719-473-5008 THE TELLER Networking Team meet from 7:458:45 a.m. Thursdays at Denny’s Restaurant in Woodland Park. TNT is a local businesses owners networking group working to pass leads and help each others’ businesses grow. Join us to learn more or call Vickie at 719-748-1274.

Recreation

CHRISTIAN YOGA is offered at 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Sundays at Corner Street, 500 E. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. Mindfullness-centered practice aimed at relaxation, focus, gentle movement. Contact Chrissy Bensen, with bStill Integrative Wellness LLC at 719-510-2743 (www.bStillyoga. com) before attending for the first time to reserve a spot; after that, just drop in. Cost is $7 per class. EXERCISE CLASSES offered for free through Com-

munity Partnership Family Resource Center’s Healthy Living Programs. Locations of classes are throughout Teller County. Visit www.cpteller.org under “Get Healthy Challenge” or email Kathy at Kathy@cpteller.org for more information.

EVERY THURSDAY all year the Florissant Grange

Hall (The Old School House) is open from 6-9 pm for the Jammers Music and Pot Luck. This is a happening place to be on Thursday evenings. Sometimes we have more musicians than people and sometimes we have more people than the hall can hold, but no matter what, we have fun and great music and fabulous food. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session and if you are not a musician, come for the social evening out. Call 719-748-0358.

GET IN shape with a parks and recreation fitness membership. The center offers Paramount and Nautilus equipment and free weights. Schedule a personalized fitness orientation and have an individual workout program designed for your fitness needs. Individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to become fitness members. Minors require signed parental permission. Corporate memberships are available. Call 719-689-3514. FRONT RANGE Fencing Club. Learn to fence

class for children and adults. Meets at Discovery Canyon Campus. Visit http://frontrangefencing.tripod.com/ Advanced competitive lessons available too.

HEALTHIER LIVING Colorado, Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes Are you tired of being sick and tired? Teller County Public Health and Community Partnership Family Resource Center offer six-week classes to help you with the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition. Participants learn skills to cope with fatigue, frustration, pain and stress of chronic disease, as well as effective action plans and problem solving. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416 or visit www.cpteller.org or www.tellercountypublichealth.org for information and a list of classes in your neighborhood. Suggested donation: $35. JAM NIGHT. The Grange Hall is open from 6-9 p.m. every Thursday for the Jammers music and potluck. This is a great night and the place to be on Thursdays. The music is always different depending on who and how many musicians show up. We always have fun, good food and dancing. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session. If you are not a musician, come for a social evening out to meet other community members. Call 719-748-0358. KARATE PLUS meets at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednes-

days at Woodland Park Community Church and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake George Bible Church. The class includes Japa-

nese karate and jujitsu, Okinawan weapons, padded sparring and Judo throws. Self-defense is also taught. The program is Bible-based. Black belt instruction. KP has been in the Ute Pass area for more than 16 years. Low rates. Ages 5 through adult. Two free lessons. For more information call Ken at 719-6871436. KP is nonprofit and non-denominational.

THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club Youth Program for Earth Science Education, Peblepups, meets from 6-6:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Lake George Community Center on Hwy 24 on the east side of Lake George. The program is free to students age 8-18. Each session discusses a separate aspect of Earth science or mineral collecting. Warm weather will allow field trips on weekends. Further information from Steve Veatch 719-748-5010 or John Rakowski 719-748-3861 or at LGGMClub.org. THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club

meets the second Saturday of every month at the Community Center, Lake George. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. until May, when it changes to 9 a.m. to accommodate a field trip in conjunction with the regular meeting. There is always a program or field trip.

MOTHER BEAR Self-Defense offers Krav Maga

classes from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays and by appointment on Thursdays on the second floor of the Corner Dance Studio in Woodland Park. Mother Bear also offers women’s self-defense classes for groups of three or more. Contact Wendy at 719-3237949 for information.

THE MOUNTAIN Top Cycling club holds monthly

meetings for bicyclist of all types and skill levels. The club meets at different locations on the first Tuesday of the month. Membership fee is $25 for individual and $40 for family. We have guest speakers, presentations and door prizes. The meeting is from 7-8 p.m. Social time at 6:30 p.m. Visit www. mountaintopcyclingclub.com or write us Mountain Top Cycling Club P.O.Box 843 Woodland Park CO 80866. For more information, call Debbie at 719-687-2489.

TAI CHI is offered for free at 9 a.m. Mondays at the Floris-

sant Public Library. Call Pam Powers, 719-748-3378 or Judy Ross, 719-686-9122.

TAI CHI is offered every Wednesday at Florissant/Four Mile

Fire Department. Call Meridel Gatterman, 719-689-5861.

TAI CHI is offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Senior Center. Call Rip Blaisdel, 719-686-1408. TAI CHI is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs resource room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122.

YOGA CLASSES are offered in Woodland Park. All levels are welcome. Contact Michelle Truscelli at 719-505-5011 or check out www.shakti3yoga.com for information. YOGA FOR Every Body Thought about yoga? Yoga for Every Body offers ongoing classes for all ages and levels of experience, in Divide, Woodland Park, and Cripple Creek. For information, call Stacy at 689-5745 or email namastacy15@ gmail.com. XINGYI IS offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Woodland Park Recreation Center. Must be 18 or older. Contact Jeff at 816-260-8595 for information.

Social

A COURSE in Miracles classes meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Woodland Park. Call 719-286-8421 or e-mail lynnzina@aol.com for information. ABOVE THE Clouds Cruisers meet the first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 1120 West Bowman Ave., Woodland Park. For information contact Marsh at 719-687-1058. AMERICAN LEGION Post 1980 Woodland Park meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Grange Hall on Hwy 67, about three miles north of the US-24/Hwy-67 junction in Woodland Park. Visit http://post1980.org. AMERICAN LEGION Post 171 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Building, 400 East Carr Ave. in Cripple Creek. APPLY SPIRITUAL laws as taught by the Ascended Masters for the achievement of personal and global freedom, love, peace and abundance. Free study group meets every Saturday in Woodland Park. For information, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823 or miraclesofwellness@gmail.com. ART RECEPTION Today is planned for the second Friday of the month and will feature a different artist at Park State Bank in Woodland Park. BILL HARPER, as seen on the Grand Ole Opry, performs 4-7 p.m. every Saturday at Oney’s Restaurant in Florissant. Enjoy old country classic music in a family friendly atmosphere. COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “B” is looking for civic minded people who wish to volunteer and contribute to their community. We primarily serve Teller and Park counties, and assist other troops throughout the state. Troop B meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Highland Bible Church, 800 Research Drive, Woodland Park. We are an all-volunteer organization that is recognized as an auxiliary law enforcement agency by the state of Colorado. We assist law enforcement agencies, forest service, and search

TAI CHI is offered from 9-10 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Penny Brandt, 719-687-1848 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122. TAI CHI, Sun Style 73 Forms, is offered from 10-11 a.m.

Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633.

THE TELLER County 4-H Shooting Sports Club meets the first Sunday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Club (PPCC) in Divide at 4 p.m. 4-H projects/disciplines covered by the club: .22 and Air Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, and Air Pistol. For more information about the club meetings or project/discipline practices, please contact Crystal at 509680-1231 or crystal.terry@email.wsu.edu. For 4-H enrollment contact Mark Platten at 719-686-7961.

EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update your club listing, e-mail calendar@ourcoloradonews.com, attn: Courier View.

UTE PASS Historical Society Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays in the Museum Center building at History Park, 231 E. Henrietta, next to the Woodland Park Library. Call 719-686-7512 for information or to schedule a group tour.

WOODLAND PARK Saddle Club, providing community camaraderie among humans and horses since 1947, sponsors gymkhanas, jackpots, dances, barbecues, parades, trail rides and more. Join us. For information, contact info@wpsaddleclub.com. Visit www.wpsaddleclub.com. YOGA CLASSES are offered at 5:30 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a senior yoga class offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Call Debbie at 719-748-3678 for information.

CRIPPLE CREEK Friendship Club meets from 1-3 p.m. at the Henry C. “June” Hack Arena in City Park. The club is free and offers an opportunity to meet with acquaintances and make new friends. DIVIDE PLAYGROUP meets from 9-10: 30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Community Partnership in Divide. Ffdd program. Call 686-0705 more more info. Drop-ins welcome. DOLL LOVERS of Teller County are invited to meetings at 10:30 a.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Village at Skyline. It’s free. A variety of programs include the study of antiques, and vintage and modern dolls. Everyone older than age 12 is welcome. Call Nancy at 719-390-8098. FLORISSANT GRANGE No. 420 meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The grange continues to offer the Florissant Jammers every Thursday for a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the music of the great Jammers until 9 p.m. All are welcome to come to the Grange. Call 719-748-0358. THE FLORISSANT Library Book Club welcomes all book readers to its group. It meets at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month. Call 719-748-3939. GOLD CAMP Victorian Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Cripple Creek and the surrounding area. The Society plays a role in Cripple Creek’s historic events, celebrations, and festivals, including Donkey Derby Days, the Gold Camp Christmas, the Mt. Pisgah Speaks cemetery tour, the Salute To American Veterans, and many others. The Gold Camp Victorian Society also supports events in other communities in Teller County. The Society also sponsors a Clubs continues on Page 26

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COLORADO MOUNTED Rangers Troop “I” is looking for responsible and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference serving their community. You are invited to our monthly meeting the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room, 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for the meeting in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank’s drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@coloradoranger.org.

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THURSDAY NIGHT Beginners Book Study meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodland Park Community Church. Email gclark25@live.com for information. THE UTE Pass Historical Society offers free tours (donations gratefully accepted) of History Park every second Saturday of the month from June through September. History Park is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come tour our old buildings, and learn some of the history of Ute Pass. We also offer a walking tour of Woodland Park which meets at the Museum Center at 10:30. The Museum Center at History Park is located at 231 E. Henrietta Avenue in Woodland Park, next to the library. For information, contact UPHS at 719-686-7512 or check out our website: www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org. Also, like us on Facebook.

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City of Cripple Creek adopts 2014 budget $18.5 million operating costs include capital improvements By Sonja Oliver

Contributing writer Following a series of budget workshops and fine-tuning, the Cripple Creek City Council approved the city’s 2014 budget at their meeting held on Dec. 5. The bi-monthly meeting was held on Thursday evening instead of the normal Wednesday because of inclement weather. Council member Milford Ashworth was not able attend because of the date change. For the 2014 fiscal year, Cripple Creek has an operating budget of $18,545,192 for total city expenses, a 26.3 percent increase over last years’ operating expenses of $14,687,366. Most of the $3,857,826 increase in the 2014 budget over last year’s reflects two capital projects; an approximate $470,000 expenditure in the General Fund for an expansion of the city’s Parks and Recreation building and, in the Enterprise Fund, the completion of the Historic Bennett Avenue Revitalization Project for $4.75 million. The revitalization project also includes new sidewalks, paving, street lights, street signs, and the replacement of sections of the water and sewer pipes. In 2013, the Highway 67 “Main Street” portion of Bennett Avenue was titled to the city by the Colorado Department of Transportation, giving the city $2.6 million towards the project. In addition to the Bennett Avenue project, the city will also be completing a number of large, grant funded projects, which include: “correction of the Teller 1 curve coming into town, a sidewalk from The Dollar Store to Venture Foods, and Safe Routes to School project. All three of these projects will be completed with 90% of the funding coming from CDOT.” Some of the monies to help cover the cost of the revitalization project will include $1.3 million that the city has dedicated to be transferred from the General Fund to the Enterprise Fund, expected grants and $101,000 coming from the Historic Preservation Fund to redo the city’s “Historic Bennett Avenue Wall.” In order to finish the projects,the city “will use fund balance dollars, or a possible combination of fund balance dollars and funding from an issue of certificates of participation, to complete the project,” says the budget documentation. City Finance Director Paul Harris states in his documentation presented to council that “with continued declines in revenues from device fees, gaming taxes, sales tax, investment earnings, etc., the city faces a difficult economic outlook for 2014. The city has become more reliant on grants and other sources of funding to complete major projects.” In looking ahead at the 2014 budget’s revenue expectations from various sources, the city’s projections for income reflect an overall decreased estimation. The city’s main sources of revenue come from device fees, gaming tax distribution, sales tax and investment earnings all of “which have declined over the last several years.” According to Harris, although sales tax is “a good indicator of overall economic activity and tourism” and “had

been in decline since 2008 (with slight increases in 2011 and 2012),” the finance department is forecasting an increase in sales taxes for 2014. Sales tax revenue for the city in 2012 was an actual $519,397. The city sales tax expectations for 2013 are $510,000 and the finance department estimates for 2014 are $530,000, a projected increase. According the finance department’s supporting documentation, the city’s “2014 Budget Outlook” states that the “city of Cripple Creek continues to face on-going fiscal challenges caused by declining revenues. The city has been losing market share to the other two gaming towns in Colorado since the implementation of Amendment 50, which has compounded the loss of revenue, since the tax distribution is based on market share percentage.” According to Harris, it is projected that “the two primary sources of city revenues, device fees and gaming taxes, will be down over $1.7 million, or 20 percent, in 2014 since achieving their recent high in 2008.” The city’s main sources of revenue come from device fees, gaming tax distribution, sales tax and investment earnings all of “which have declined over the last several years.” In the finance department’s budget documentation, it is stated that “the decline in revenues the city has experienced over the last several years was created by a number of different factors. “Beginning in 2008, the smoking ban and economic recession combined to have a significant negative effect on the city’s primary economic engine - the gaming industry. It further states that through August of 2013, “the gaming industry’s top level sales, coin-in, is down 2.9 percent for the year. In fact, the last time the industry experienced significant growth in coin-in was 2004, with a slight six-tenths of 1 percent growth in 2012.” The budget states that “the number of devices in town has declined significantly over the past several years and with the December, 2012 closing of the Rush Casino (232 devices), went below the 4,000 threshold. It is projected that the number of devices will stay in the 3,800 to 4,000 level for the foreseeable future, as long as economic conditions continue to support it.” Known as a device fee, the city receives from the casinos a fee for each “device” such as a slot machine. According to finance department projections, the city “will begin 2014 with 3,950 devices for the first quarter.” “If this projection is correct, the city will have lost 1,220 devices, or 24 percent, since the high of 5,170 devices was achieved in the third quarter of 2008 when the Wildwood Casino opened. Revenue from device fees in 2013 are an estimated $2.7 million; in 2012 the city received an actual $2,743,341. The 2014 projected revenue estimation is $2.8 million. Gaming tax proceeds are estimated to bring in $1.5 million. Property taxes, another income stream for the city, are relatively low for a city the size of Cripple Creek. With a 1.89 mil levy, last years’ revenues from property taxes were $118,769. The city did approve a resolution for a two-tenths of 1 percent increase

in mils at the Dec. 5 meeting, which will increase property taxes slightly for 2014 and bring in $119,185 for next fiscal year. In consideration of its historic status and reliance on the gaming industry, the operation of a city the size of Cripple Creek presents unique challenges. Harris noted that the city’s primary objective is its responsibilities are towards it’s “core services departments” that are “a required function of municipal government.” Core services include the city clerk’s office, police/dispatch, fire, building/planning, public works and water/waste water treatment. Support Services are considered to be administration, custodial, finance, human resources and information technology. Services that are “optional” include: transportation, wild fire program, parks and recreation, marketing/events, Butte Theater, economic development, medical services, historic preservation, Cripple Creek Heritage Center, the Outlaws and Lawmen Jail Museum and the Rail Car Information Center. Following are monetary amounts the city has budgeted for the three funding categories: General Fund, under which departments such as administrative, police, fire, parks and recreation, road and bridge, the Butte Theater, building, and the like will receive $9,182,744, an increase of $1.9 million because of the upcoming capital projects; Enterprise Fund, which includes public works (both capital and operating expenses), water and waste water treatment, road, bridge, and streetscape, and cable, all of whose operating cost are $8,398,793, an increase of $1.9 million over 2013, again because of the upcoming capital projects; Historic Preservation Fund, which includes operation of the Jail Museum, Heritage Center and Rail Car facilities, will remain the same at $963,656, an increase of $16,661 over last year. The budget deficit difference between 2014 over 2013 (including excess TABOR monies added back) stands at $5,820,489. However, this deficit includes the high-dollar capital projects for which the city has funding. In summary, and as stated in the budget and in additional documentation provided by finance department director Harris, the city’s total expenses for 2014 are $18,545,192, a 26.3 percent increase, and total expected revenues are $12,524,704, an overall 12 percent decrease from the various revenue sources. Harris concludes his budget statement to the city with an honest assessment of the future economic situation: “Until both national/regional economic conditions improve and people feel more secure about their jobs, disposable income and their ability to spend dollars on entertainment, such as gaming, the city will continue to face negative financial conditions. It is hoped, but certainly not guaranteed, that 2014 will see more of a recovery from the current economic crisis.” The city’s budget can be viewed on the city’s website at www.cripplecreekgov.com or at city hall, 337 E. Bennett Ave.

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LIGHTS OF LOVE ENTERS ITS THIRD DECADE Event remembers, celebrates, honors lost loved ones

By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer

ore than 20 years ago Prospect Home Care & Hospice began the Lights of Love remembrance ceremony to honor and celebrate the lives and reflect on the memories of Teller County community members who have died. According to the organization’s new brochure, the remembrance is meant to offer an opportunity to “slow down, take a few minutes and embrace the feelings and memories of those we miss.” While much of the Lights of Love remembrance is truly a celebration of life, with fellowship, music and refreshments, the night also has its solemnity when the names of more than 300 people are read and the Lights of Love tree is dedicated in their honor. The remembrance is always on the first Thursday in December at the Ute Pass Cultural Center; this year it was on Dec. 5. Music throughout the evening was provided by the Woodland Park Wind Symphony Brass Choir, Craig Harms conducting, along with special performances by the Woodland Park High School Madrigals under the direction of Connie Campbell and the Mountain View United Methodist Church Handbell Choir, Gary Myers directing. Volunteer Sue Frindt read the moving poem “I am Still Here,” (author unknown) and an epitaph found on a Irish grave stone reminding people that “ … love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Nurse Betty Petersen and Todd Zeller, spiritual counselor, read the names while the audience held candles. Ordinarily that part of the remembrance would have taken place outside, after which the Lights of Love tree would have been dedicated but Prospect President and CEO Mary Barrowman said that at -5 degrees it was too cold to have the ceremony outside. Just before the gathering broke up for refreshments, Earl Melin, spiritual counselor, led the prayer and tree dedication.

At the annual Prospect Home Care & Hospice Lights of Love remembrance, the Woodland Park Wind Symphony Brass Choir provides Christmas music. At the end of the reading of the more than 300 names of loved ones lost in death, the brass choir played “Amazing Grace.”

Photos by Norma Engelberg

Prospect Home Care & Hospice President and CEO Mary Barrowman, Left, works with volunteers to remove the wraps from refreshments in advance of hungry celebrants at the annual Lights of Love remembrance ceremony.

The Woodland Park High School Madrigals entertain the audience at the Prospect Home Care & Hospice Lights of Love remembrance with traditional Medieval and Renaissance a capella carols and greetings. Music included the ‘Carol of the Bells’ from the Ukraine and a nontraditional rendering of “Deck the Halls.”

The Mountain View United Methodist Church Handbell Choir is a big hit at the Prospect Home Care & Hospice annual Lights of Love remembrance on Dec. 5 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.

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Hildred Davis honored for 45 By Pat Hill

phill@ourcoloradonews.com After 45 years as a project leader for Teller County 4-H, Hildred Davis has no intention of tucking away the certificate of recognition from the Colorado State University Extension Office. “I don’t know what I’d do with my life if I didn’t have 4-H,” she said. Lifelong Teller County resident, Davis shows a zest for life and enthusiasm for sharing her homemaking skills, cooking, baking, cake decorating and sewing. Davis’s kids win prizes. In this year’s state fair, Becca Bradley, 14, took first in her division in the cake-decorating category while some years ago Bryna Pierce swept the same division. “She could make the perfect rose,” Davis said. Another prize-winner, Natalie Hanchek founded a business from the cake-decorating skills she learned from Davis, including making her own wedding cake this summer. “She is phenomenal, I tell you,” Davis said. “She does beautiful work; you couldn’t find a smoother cake, honest to God, you could not.” Davis’s granddaughter, Amy Ward, 14, won Grand Champion in Junior Leadership at state this summer. Davis revels in the glory of watching her 4-H’ers take top honors in the county and state fairs, including this year’s. “I was very

Mark Platten, executive director of the Colorado State University extension office in Teller County, honors Hildred Davis with a certificate of recognition for her 45 years as a project leader for 4-H clubs in the county. Photo by Patt Hill pleased with the kids; my buttons were popping,” she said. “All the hours of work pay off.” Enthusiastic about the educational benefits of 4-H, Davis welcomes change as

it relates to technology and science. “When I was in 4-H there wasn’t a whole lot going on,” she said. “There are so many opportunities, especially for the kids. My goodness, it’s a learning experience they’ll never for-

get and never quit using.” Over the years 4-H has adapted to the times. “4-H has grown to include STEM, science, technology, engineering and math, projects,” said Mark Platten, executive director of the extension office. “A hundred years ago, about 92 percent of the nation was, somehow, based in agriculture; now it’s less than 2 percent.” Reflecting the change, Teller County 4-H students have taken prizes in rocketry, GIS mapping and robotics, for instance. This year; Gideon Aigner, 9, took second prize in robotics. “4-H is really growing into the future,” Davis said. Platten added, “4-H is anchored in the roots of the past and we’re reaching out as the world branches out and has different needs and demands,” he said. “We’re really trying to give the kids skill sets that will help them succeed in the future.” Jane Lass, Teller County ranch woman, writes of Davis: “Some 25 years ago Hildred started the 4-H Junior Leadership Club as a 4-H project as well as the popular county 4-H Winter Camp/Camp Eagle, led by the Junior Leaders for the younger members. She has made every effort to bring out the leadership qualities in each member. Whether it’s a kitchen table covered with flour from a 4-H baking project or a kitchen table covered with greens from a wreath decorating fundraising project, Hildred has immeasurable patience and love for these kids. When Hildred retires from being a 4-H leader, she will be irreplaceable.”

REACH MORE READERS Royal Wedding with an even “Longer Arm” of the Courier The second week of every month Starting Jan. 8, advertisers can extend their REACH once every month with our MASS MAILED edition of the Courier. Our regular newspaper (with all news, sports, life, etc...), and all the content you have come to expect and depend upon each week, is mailed to everyone in Teller County on that second week of each month. It is also mailed to Green Mountain Falls and Lake George residents. The Teller County Extra’s surprising circulation is married with Courier’s content. Reach out and touch the local market, as it moves hand-in-hand with surprising new news, sports, photos, commentary, and events. Everyone knows Content is King and Distribution is Queen. Get ready for a royal wedding, starting in January. About the photo: Pictured are some of our top 35 regular advertisers in the Pikes Peak Courier and the Teller County Extra. The newspaper sponsored an appreciation breakfast on Nov. 20 and we were thrilled with the turnout. Those who attended were excited to be the first to hear the news of our Mass Mailed edition of the Courier beginning the second week of January 2014. Pictured l to r Front row: Amber Benson, Homewatch CareGivers; Helen Baldwin, Photographer; Ed Lawrence, Wild Wings & Things Middle row: Kathryn Sneckner, CHOICES; Earlyn Cowman, Woodland Park Farmers Market; Mark Baldwin, Factory Direct Carpets; Vivian Carswell, Homewatch CareGivers; Deb Dudley, Premier Home Mortgage; Judy Crummett, Woodland Park Farmers Market; Jim Olsen, Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Back row: Jane Mannon, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co; Mary Barrowman, Prospect Home Care & Hospice; Sara Higgins, Swift Kick Foods; Paul Dudley, Bricks-N-Sticks Home Inspections; Brian Fleer, Woodland Park Office of Economic & Downtown Development; Spencer Swann, Colorado Canyon Signs, Eric Riggle, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital

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Woodland Park: Home of Andrews Candies By Pat Hill

phill@ourcoloradonews.com An economic boost for Woodland Park, Andrews Candies has carried a family business to new heights in the Colorado mountains. With 25 employees during the holiday season, the little store has elevated the Andrews’ signature peanut brittle to a Woodland Park landmark. A family business founded by Winnie Andrews in 1929 in Arkadelphia, Ark., today Andrews Candies reaches people all over the nation. “She got her little table out in front of their house, got an umbrella and sold her peanut brittle,” said Carmee Andrews who with her husband, Gary, took over the business from his parents in the 1992. “Winnie shelled her own peanuts.” In the early years of the business, Gary, and his dad Calvin made a marketing leap from the Andrews’ front yard to large offices in Little Rock. “There was no soliciting in those buildings but the people loved my grandfather; he was just this charming man,” said Brett Andrews, who with his brother, Jeff, helps run the business. The turning point in the sales revolution was a spot in the Horchow Collection, an associate publication of the Neiman Marcus catalogue. “This was a very hoity-toity catalogue,” Brett said. “That was how we got started with the mail-order side.” Energized by the elevation in status, the Andrews developed their own catalogue while adding another marketing target, area craft shows.

Winnie Andrews founded the family candy business in 1929, after her homemade peanut brittle made a big splash and collected fans from all over Arkansas. Last year, the Andrews family moved the business to Woodland Park. Despite the high volume of sales for Andrews Candies, everything is still made by hand in relatively small quarters in a building in Woodland Park where the family moved the business from Arkansas last year. Photos by Pat Hill In 1992, the family built the 5,000 square-foot candy shop and kitchen in Arkadelphia. Open to new things, the family added other brittles, beginning with pecan and cashew. “I’m from the South so I love pecan brittle,” Carmee said. “As soon as we started making that cashew I said `I could eat the whole pan right off the stove.’” From there, they added pistachio, coconut and sunflower brittle. But none has the pizzazz of Winnie’s original. “When I go around the United States, nine times out of ten, it’s the peanut brittle they want,” Brett said. “People say it’s soft, crispy, crunchy,

but they never say it’s hard or sticks to your teeth. If it sticks to your teeth, it’s not ours.” The Andrews say there’s no secret to the recipe. “You can look it up in a book,” Brett said. “I can give you that recipe; you can make a pot and I can make a pot, they won’t be the same. My grandmother taught me when I was 13 how to cook and look for color, for the gold edge.” Carmee added, “If you flip it too late, it’s like cement and if you flip it too soon, it’s like chewing gum.” Last year, the Andrews decided to move the business to Woodland Park, to a much smaller building. “If it makes

sense we had to downsize to grow,” Brett said. It wasn’t quite that easy, added Carmee. “Yes, but not everyone sells their building, their home and takes their business out here. Especially at our age,” she said. Today, the Andrews have from 15 to 20 corporate customers, some of whom give peanut brittle to 1,000 clients. “December is our insane month,” Brett said. “But between Thanksgiving and a week before Christmas, everything being made back there is already sold. The ingredients sitting in Denver are already sold.” As far as the economic boost, city officials and the chamber are all for it. “Andrews Candies will continue to have a growing impact on the loCandy continues on Page 27

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Are you drinking toilet water? Water-connection woes can cause human illness By Kristin Jones

I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS Feel like a nice cool glass of ice water? Before you take a sip, you might want to take a quick tour of your home. How’s the fill valve in your toilet? Do you have a vacuum breaker on your outside spigots? What about your boiler? Without the right plumbing bits and pieces in place, you could be at risk of drinking toilet water, sipping lawn fertilizers or slurping hazardous chemicals. If they aren’t protected, cross connections between the drinking water in your home and non-potable water sources can mean that dirty water gets mixed with the clean. It might take as little as a change in water pressure. And it’s not just in your home. Backflow can happen almost anywhere — from schools to restaurants to water treatment plants. A review of state records by I-News at Rocky Mountain PBS shows that throughout Colorado, hazardous cross connections rate among the most persistent public health risks in water distribution systems. I-News found that 30 percent of water providers inspected by the state since 2009 were found to be in violation for something related to cross connections or backflow — most often issues related to documenting or managing risks. And 9 percent of the water systems were found to have potentially hazardous cross connections. Among schools operating their own small water systems, inspectors found cross connection issues to be even more prevalent. Roughly 47 percent were found to be in some kind of violation of cross connection or backflow rules, while risky cross connections were found in 19 percent of the schools, according to a recent analysis by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. If left unchecked, these routine plumbing problems can make people sick.

Hospital had trouble

Last fall, 26 people at a medical facility in Colorado Springs fell ill after drinking water that tasted and smelled odd. The building, which includes Memorial Hospital’s surgery and wound care centers, shut down until an investigation by state public health authorities identified the probable culprit: a faulty connection between the drinking water and the ventilation, or HVAC, system. Propylene glycol — an ingredient in antifreeze — had been leaking into the pipes for three days, officials found. Investigators said other anti-corrosive chemicals may have gotten into the water, as well.

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How to control cross connections A few simple steps can help protect your drinking water from contamination via backflow in your home. Hiring a backflow prevention technician or a licensed plumber is the best way to make sure your plumbing is safe. Faucets: Make sure the lower end of each faucet is at least an inch above the top edge of the sink or tub. Toilets: Lift the top of your toilet tank and look inside. Make sure the fill valve is at least an inch above the water. The bowl refill tube should also be above the water line. Boilers: Install a backflow preventer on your boiler. Otherwise, pressure from the boiler water — which is often treated with

hazardous anti-corrosion chemicals — may be pushed into the potable water line. Garden hoses: Install a vacuum breaker on each outside spigot. Never leave a hose submerged in a bucket, hot tub or swimming pool. Contaminants from the yard can be sucked back into your drinking water. If you’re using a Miracle-Gro nozzle or other add-on to your hose, unscrew it when you’re done using it. Without a backflow preventer in place, fertilizer or other chemicals can contaminate your water. Sprinklers: Install a vacuum breaker well above the ground and above the level of all sprinkler heads in your yard, to ensure that chemicals, fertilizer or pet waste aren’t pulled into your drinking water.

NexCore Properties, which manages the building, had no comment on the state’s findings. Paula Freund, a spokeswoman for Memorial Hospital, said she’s confident the water problem has been fixed. Fred Spengler is one of a few technicians in the state trained to find and fix cross connections in homes and businesses. In Colorado, he says, it’s often older homes that have problems, or those with special features like solar panels or heated driveways. But issues turn up in mundane places, too. “Lots of the cross connections have to do with toilets,” says Spengler.

would be tough to trace to its cause; it might be dismissed as a 24-hour bug. In some cases, the consequences can be serious. In Commerce City last year, Nick and Roxanne Cattaneo were awarded more than $900,000 from Aquakleen Products Inc. after their family’s sewer line was mistakenly connected to their drinking water during the installation of a water softener. Commerce City officials warned at the time that Aquakleen had installed water softeners at more than 100 households without a permit. Backflow from a household has the potential to pollute public water, too. A lawyer representing Aquakleen said the company had no comment.

Homes at risk A 2004 study conducted in Iowa by the University of Southern California’s Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research found that nearly one in 10 homes had a direct connection to a health hazard — most often in the toilet, but also in heating and cooling systems, water softeners and outside spigots. Patrick Sylvester, the study’s project manager, said in an interview that he was surprised how many homes had faulty sewer connections — 14 of the 188 homes included in the study. Only 4 percent of the homes were fully protected from a direct or indirect cross connection, according to the USC report. “Most of the cross connections could be abated with a few dollars and a few minutes,” the study found, “but residents were unaware of the hazards existing in their own plumbing system.” As in larger water systems, faulty cross connections at home can cause health problems if a change in water pressure or a disruption to the water line coincides with an unprotected connection. In most instances, an illness caused by backflow

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Thousands of illnesses From 1970 to 2001, according to the National Research Council, there were 12,000 reported illnesses from 459 instances of backflow. The number doesn’t catch unreported cases. “Because of the enormous range of contaminant sources involved, as well as the number of unprotected cross connections, backflow events collectively constitute the greatest potential health risk from distribution system contamination,” the National Research Council reported in 2006. In Colorado, state water quality inspectors periodically inspect larger water systems — which include anything from a school or a campground with its own well and filtration system, to a town or a city. Larger water systems like the city of Denver are required to keep records of the highest-hazard spots in their jurisdiction — places like the Denver Zoo, where the water district found in 2006 that water meant for washing down the lion’s den was mixed with employees’ drinking water. Nearly one in three water systems in the last five years has been dinged for failing to

keep adequate testing records or for other backflow-related problems. Most schools aren’t routinely tested by the state — it’s left to their water providers to mitigate the risks. But schools with their own wells have a poor record of compliance.

School is example

The water system that supplies Caliche School in the northeastern Colorado town of Iliff, for example, failed to install backflow preventers in the mop sink, the auto shop and the training room, state inspectors found during the most recent inspection in 2010. School officials say the backflow preventers are now in place, and the water system is being upgraded. Officials from the state public health department downplay the risks associated with backflow, emphasizing that water pollution from a bad connection depends on a lot of things going wrong at the same time — for instance, a pressure change, an absence of protection, and the presence of a harmful contaminant. “It is a potential risk, and it is something that we evaluate,” says Ron Falco, who manages the state’s safe drinking water program. “A cross connection by itself isn’t a contamination.” The state rarely punishes water providers solely for problems related to cross connections — even in cases of repeated problems. However, they acknowledge that the state regulations need updating — in part to offer more guidance to small, cashstrapped systems. After a salmonella outbreak in the southern Colorado city of Alamosa in 2008 that was unrelated to backflow, a team of investigators called for a series of reforms to prevent future incidents of waterborne illness, including updating state regulations related to cross connections. Four years after that report came out, however, the old rules are still in place. The outdated regulations don’t mention specific hazards to look out for — things like chemical laboratories, aircraft manufacturing facilities or mortuaries. They also don’t spell out specific backflow prevention methods or set testing standards. Falco, who was lead author of the 2009 report on Alamosa, says that the current rules don’t pose any risk to the public. He said that inspectors have stepped up surveillance of backflow-related risks since 2009, and expects to see improvements in water providers’ records. The new rules are expected to launch by January 2015. I-News is the public service journalism arm of Rocky Mountain PBS and works collaboratively with news media throughout Colorado. To read more, please go to inewsnetwork.org. Kristin Jones can be contacted at kristinjones@rmpbs.org

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he holiday season is a festive time of year when opportunities to entertain abound. The search may be on for the ideal food and beverage recipes to tie into the holiday season. Although just about any drink can be given a holiday spin with the right name (think Merry Martinis), you may want to come up with a theme drink that fits with your particular party. Explore these ideas for delicious and festive alcoholic and nonalcoholic options. White Christmas Hot Chocolate 3 cups light cream or half-and-half 3/4 cup vanilla candy melts, chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of ground cinnamon 1 ounce Irish cream liqueur Combine 1 cup of the cream with the candy in a saucepan. Melt over low heat, being careful not to burn. Add the remaining cream, vanilla and cinnamon until everything is heated. Add the liqueur and stir. Garnish with more cinnamon. Serve warm. The Candy Cane 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 1/2 ounce heavy cream Dash of grenadine for color Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Pour into glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a candy cane. Sweet Santa Shots 1 ounce Midori liqueur 1/2 ounce grenadine syrup Carefully layer the grenadine syrup and the Midori liqueur in a shot glass to have red and green layers. Holiday Sparkle 2 ounces apple cider 1 ounce club soda Cinnamon stick Mix cider with club soda and serve in a tall glass with a cinnamon stick garnish. A refreshing and nonalcoholic drink option.

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December 11, 2013

Still fighting fires effects and floods Mitigation efforts tie together local and national efforts for $50 million in work By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@ourcoloaradonews.com You cans see the bare, pink, scarred areas for miles as you drive through the area. Still, organizations and government agencies continue to fight the effects of the Waldo Canyon Fire from the summer before last. Flooding from this most recent summer is a clear indicator that the battles will continue. Now, of course, there is additional efforts to mitigate other damage from the Black Forest Fire and truth be known, work still goes on to mitigate effects of the Hayman Fire, more than a decade ago. “As an overview of all the projects, the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, requires a local sponsor to manage the funds and supervise the construction of fire rehab and flood mitigation measures, “ says Leon Kot, Waldo Canyon Fire EWP Coordinator, from the USDA-NRCS “The sponsors for the Waldo Canyon Fire EWP Project are: El Paso County— which includes the City of Manitou Springs and all the small towns in Ute Pass; and the City of Colorado Springs incl Colorado Springs Utilities. As neither Colorado Springs or the County have the required 25 percent local match to facilitate the 75 percent EWP federal construction funds, they asked the Flying W Ranch and The Navigators, respectively, to commit to the local match which both did,” Kot said. “Colorado Springs Utilities has already spent over $3 million on their pipeline and infrastructure repair, so they are a major player in the amount of EWP funds allocated to the project. Other major partners for the work—not sponsors, but part of the team effort to address the post fire damage and flooding—include Colorado Department of Transportation; the US Forest Service (which has it’s own pot of money for the immediate fire aftermath and the years of expected impacts over the next 7-10 years; the Colorado Department of Public Safety/Office of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency; as well as lesser amounts of aid/ funding by the National Weather Service, the US Geological Survey, and entities like the Air Force Academy, Fort Carson for the new EWP request only); local non-profits and community service organizations and churches, the Red Cross, etc.” “We thought the rehab and flood prevention needs were in the $30 million range but after the recent damage from the summer storms and unusual rainfall incidents, this figure is now in the $50 million dollar range for the short term—long term impacts might even be higher down the road. A partial breakdown of estimated contributions and expected costs includes: • Over $10 million from NRCS’ EWP (another $10 million in new funds is being

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In Queen’s Canyon with Leon Kot, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. The area is not open to public access and is still dangerous and may be for a few years. requested for repair of structures and for new damage from the storms/floods) of which $2.4 million was provided to El Paso County, and about $8 million to Colorado Springs which includes about $3 million to CSU whose costs are well over $7 million and rising • About $11 million from CDOT • The US Forest Service spent about $5 million on Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) work right after the fire on aerial mulching, etc and another $1.5 million this year and have asked for another $1.5 million for next year (and they will continue to ask for yearly appropriations until the impacts cease.) • Manitou has been earmarked $2 million from the El Paso County funds and will ask for another $ 3-4 million more. • Cascade will be served with about $1 million for drainage improvements above and through the town. • Colorado has promised over a million dollars from the Governor’s office, DPS/ OEM, the Colorado Water Conservation Board, DOLA, etc. • FEMA is working with the state to buy out a few homes in the flood plain, etc but they have a variety of programs that may or may not be used to assist and their dollar commitment is unknown but likely in the millions of dollars. “As far as coordination of the different agencies, the sponsors agree to install the work according the NRCS/federal regulations, provide periodic progress reports to NRCS and provide a Final Progress Report at the end of the EWP period. The EWP has a 220 day window to get the work finished unless unforeseen circumstances delay this deadline; Waldo received 2 extensions and may get another. The local NRCS Field Office in Colorado Springs and myself work closely with the sponsors and partners to address questions of eligibility, technical considerations and the like, and the lo-

One of the steep chutes dropping into Queen’s Canyon. Photos by Rob Carrigan cal program is overseen by the state NRCS EWP Program Manager in our NRCS State Office in the Federal Center in Denver,” Kot said. “Basically, NRCS can do the engineering designs and oversee each construction measure, but as we are short staffed and don’t have the budget anymore to bring in temporary duty employees to design and inspect the work on this project, the agency has turned over this work to the sponsors. They can use their own staff time and equipment to install the work (some of this was done locally) or they can hire contractors/consultants to design the work at which point the sponsors let out contracts for bids. NRCS pays for these engineering firms with Technical Assistance (TA) funds which is reimbursed at the 100 percent rate (not the 75/25 percent split of the Financial Assistance fund level which is for construction). So far over $2 million in TA funds have been or will be allocated for the work, and

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December 11, 2013

‘It’s goIng to get me someday’ By Rob Carrigan

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hundred years ago — to most folks — flying in an airplane seemed to be just taking one step toward death’s door. The presumption was reinforced at Overland Park in Denver one November afternoon in 1910, as thousands of air show spectators watched Ralph Johnstone plummet to his death in front of them. “He had gambled with death once too often, but he played the game to the end, fighting coolly and grimly to the last second to regain control of his broken machine. Fresh from his triumphs at Belmont Park, where he had broken the world’s record for altitude with a flight of 9,714 feet, Johnstone attempted to give the thousands of spectators an extra thrill with is most daring feat, the spiral glide, which had made the Wright aviators famous. The spectators got their thrill, but it cost Johnstone his life,” according to newspaper accounts at the time. It was actually Johnstone’s second flight that fateful day. He had gone through a series of dips, rolls and glides without incident with others of the Wright Brothers trained flying crew. The former Vaudeville bicycle stunt performer took the biplane up once more and out toward the foothills to gain altitude. “Still ascending, he swept back in a big circle, and as he reached the north end of the enclosure, he started his spiral glide. He was then at an altitude of about 800 feet. With his plane tilted at an angle of almost 90 degrees, he swooped down in a narrow circle, the aeroplane seeming to turn almost in its own length. As he started the second circle, the middle spur, which braces the left side of the lower plane, gave way, and the wing tips of both upper and

lower planes folded up as though they had been hinged. For a second, Johnstone attempted to right the plane by warping the other wing up. Then the horrified spectators saw the plane swerve like a wounded bird and plunged straight toward the earth,” said a report appearing in the Savannah Tribune at the time. Ever a cool one, the young aviator didn’t panic however. “Johnstone was thrown from his seat as the nose of the plane swung downward. He caught on one of the wire stays between the airplane and grasped one of the wooden braces of the upper plane with both hands. Then, working with hands and feet, he fought by main strength to warp the planes so that their surfaces might catch the air and check his descent. For a second it seemed that he might succeed, for the football helmet the wore blew off and fell much more rapidly than the plane.” About 300 feet from the ground the plane turned end-over-end then plunged, scattering fleeing spectators. “Scarcely had Johnstone hit the ground before morbid men and women swarmed over the wreckage, fighting with each other for souvenirs. One of the broken wooden stays had gone almost through Johnstone’s body. Before doctors or police could reach the scene, one man had torn this splinter from the body and run away, carrying his trophy with the aviators blood still dripping from its ends. The crowd tore away the canvass from over the body, and even fought for the gloves that had protected Johnstone’s hands from the cold,” said the Savannah paper. When Ralph Johnstone died his widow was quoted in the Kansas City Times, “I never was worried about Ralph. He was so brave and care-

ful. It seemed nothing could happen to him. I did not take into consideration a mishap to his machine.” Just three days before his final flight Johnstone was quoted one last time. “It’s going to get me some day. It’s sooner or later going to get us all. Don’t think our Aim is the advancement of science. That is secondary and is worked out by the men on the ground. When you get into the air, you get the intoxication of flying. No man can help feeling it. Then he begins to flirt with it, tilt his plane into all sorts of dangerous angles, dips and circles. This feeling is only the trap it sets for us... the non-mankilling airplane of the future will be created from our crushed bodies.” A year later, reports in the New York Times noted that his wife had decided to take up flying herself. “Widow of Man Who Was Dashed to Death to Try for License,” said the the Sept. 14, 1911, headline in the Times. “Although leading aviation schools have steadfastly refused to teach feminine pupils at any price, women are gradually forcing their way into the hazardous game, and followers of the sport are discussing with interest today the report that Mrs. Ralph Johnstone of Kansas City, whose husband was killed at Denver, is soon coming to New York to master the craft that widowed her. It is understood that she will take lessons at the aviation colony on Long Island with a view to becoming a licensed professional aviator. There are only two licensed women aviators in this country at present — Miss Mathilde Moisant and Miss Harriet Quimby — both of whom are now on Long Island,” reported the Times.

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December 11, 2013

Panthers hit the hardwood with five games in six days Dominic Cunico scored 25 points in loss to Dolores Huerta Prep By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com Five losses in five games to begin the season is not what Woodland Park High School boys’ basketball coach Joel Herman expected. But you won’t find the secondyear mentor complaining. “I’m extremely proud of these guys,” Herman said. “We’re young. We’re going to have some growing pains. But I would rather us do a lot of learning now so that when league comes we can compete.” The Panthers have seemingly struggled on both sides of the ball. Offensively, they are averaging just 39 points per game, while allowing a whopping 73. Herman’s son, Dakota, a 6-foot-2 junior shooting guard, was expected to play a key role after finishing third on the team in scoring last season. But Herman has played in just two games (he was in Kansas City at a football kicking camp) and has yet to get in a groove. First-year sophomore guard Dominic Cunico is off to a solid start. He scored a game-high 25 points in the Panthers’ 60-55 loss to Dolores Huerta Prep on Dec. 7 in the final game of the Mountain Madness Tournament. Cunico connected on 8 of 27 shots (29 percent), but was 5 of 12 from beyond the 3-point arc. Cunico scored a team-high 11 points in the season-opening 79-19 loss to Canon City on Dec. 2. Another first-year player, sophomore guard Trey Byer, added six points.

Byer had 11 points against Dolores Huerta Prep. Byer and senior forward Randy Westfall each scored 11 points in a 70-45 loss to Buena Vista on Dec. 3. Senior guard Keegan Harman, also a first-year player, contributed eight points. Cunico and junior forward Sam Hopfe (the only other returning player) each scored 11 points in an 84-35 loss to Centauri in the first game of the Mountain Madness Tournament on Dec. 5. Westfall scored a team-high 11 points in the Panthers’ 74-39 loss to Palmer Ridge on Dec. 6. Hopfe added eight. “Our intensity was really good in the first half against Palmer Ridge,” Joel Herman said. “But we turned the ball over several possessions in a row in the second half and that led to easy points for Palmer Ridge.” Herman said Woodland Park’s level of competition has been pretty solid in the early going. “Canon City looked phenomenal and Buena Vista shot the lights out from three,” he said. “Centauri had nine seniors and it’s hard to match up with Palmer Ridge’s size.” Herman has started three sophomores in several games. “I’m trying to build a program,” he said. “I have to have some kind of consistency. I have to have kids show up to practice. If parents aren’t happy with that I have no problem with that. “We need to build team camaraderie. We have to be a team where you can laugh at yourself as well as endure heartache.” The injury bug has already reared its ugly head as Josh Longoria and Justin Logsdon are dealing with concussions. “I think once we get a full team at prac- Woodland Park junior guard Dakota Herman tries to get by a defender during the Panthers’ game on Dec. 5. Woodtice we’ll get things on track,” Herman said. land Park hosted the Mountain Madness Tournament. Photo by Paul Magnuson

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ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your Arian penchant for impatience shows, as you consider passing a problem-prone project on to someone else. Best advice: Stay with it and work out those snarls yourself. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) Even patient Bovines can be frustrated when carefully made plans go awry. But crank up that “stick-to-it-ivity” you do so well, and you’ll soon find that your schedule is back in sync. GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your aspect favors using more resourceful means in dealing with a workplace situation. Some discreet checking around could help shed light on the root cause of the problem.

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CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) You show an unusually strong streak of stubbornness in rejecting suggestions from friends and/or family members early in the week. But you become more receptive by the week’s end. LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) The Big Cat might find a gentler approach more effective when dealing with those who resist needed changes. Remember, the word “persuasion” starts with the sound “purr.” VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) A disappointing experience with someone you felt you could trust can be painful. But there just might be more to this situation than you’re aware of. Press for an explanation. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Changing your views about something you believe in isn’t easy. But you might reconsider as the facts come in. Keep your mind open, even if you’re uneasy about what you might learn. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) You might have to do some serious shifting of gears to get your project back on track. But cheer up. Your hard work starts to produce some positive results by the week’s end. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) An unsettling mood at the start of the week soon lifts and gives way to a more positive attitude as you find fun and friendship beginning to dominate your aspect. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) A delay in firming up holiday plans could work to your advantage. Use this time to scout out possibilities that might be more in line with what those close to you would prefer. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) Some people might question some of the new friends you’ve welcomed into your life. But your ability to see beyond the obvious helps you recognize how special they are. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Financial matters can be especially tricky this week. It’s best to follow a conservative investment path for now, and wait for a more fortuitous time to take a bolder approach. BORN THIS WEEK: Your warmth, your humor and your genuine concern for others make you someone people love to keep close to their lives. © 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0077 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 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 Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0009 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 27, 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: MICHAEL L. WILLIAMS AND PATRICIA V. WILLIAMS Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR CITILINE MORTGAGE COMPANY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR JP ALT 2005-S1 Date of Deed of Trust: 8/19/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 8/25/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 584343 Original Principal Amount: $184,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $183,676.07 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. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 421 Maroon 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 January 29, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2013 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/4/2013 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 #: 1301.01501 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. 2013-0009 LOT 14, BLOCK 3, HIGHLAND LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 1, EXCEPT THAT PORTION DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 14, 53 FEET SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER, THENCE ANGLE RIGHT WEST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LOT LINE A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET; THENCE ANGLE LEFT SOUTH PARALLEL TO THE EAST LOT LINE A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET; THENCE ANGLE LEFT EAST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LOT LINE A DISTANCE OF 25 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO INTERSECT THE EAST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 14; THENCE LEFT NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LOT LINE 25 FEET MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 2013-0009 First Publication: 12/4/2013 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0077 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 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: JO ELLEN HYLAND Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 10/25/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 10/30/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 540701 Original Principal Amount: $123,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance:

Original Grantor: JO ELLEN HYLAND Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 10/25/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/30/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 540701 Original Principal Amount: $123,100.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $47,187.71

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Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay monthly installments due Note Holder. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 15879 West Highway 24 Woodland Park, CO 80863-0000 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 8, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/13/2013 Last Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 9/20/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: TONI M DALE Attorney Registration #30580 MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228 Phone: (303) 274-0155 Fax: 1 (303) 274-0159 Attorney file #: 13-910-25240 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. 2013-0077 LOT 1, BLOCK 2, YOUNG'S ADDITION AND A PORTION OF THE SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY 20.00 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BLOCK 2 IN YOUNG'S ADDITION, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0077 First Publication: 11/13/2013 Last Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0079 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 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: MICHAEL A STREET Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS II INC., GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING TRUST 2006-AR3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-AR3 Date of Deed of Trust: 10/26/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/8/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 587272 Original Principal Amount: $211,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $206,122.31 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.

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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 15, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/20/2013 Last Publication: 12/18/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 9/23/2013 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 #: 13-05852 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. 2013-0079 LOT 34A, (F/K/A LOTS 38A AND 34), BLOCK 10, RANCH ESTATES REFILLING, ACCORDING TO THE ORIGINAL PLAT AND TO THAT VACATION RECORDED JULY 2, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. 535575 AND AUGUST 20, 2002 AT RECEPTION NO. 537729, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO Legal Notice No.: 2013-0079 First Publication: 11/20/2013 Last Publication: 12/18/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0083 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 27, 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 THOMAS HANNAH, III Original Beneficiary: SERVICE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Date of Deed of Trust: 4/28/2000 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 5/4/2000 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 504569 Original Principal Amount: $121,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $147,262.35 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 92, INDIAN CREEK NO. 15, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO which has the address of: 1795 Arapahoe Creek Trail Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 29, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/4/2013 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

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.

Attorney: KIMBERLY L MARTINEZ Attorney Registration #40351 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 #: 13-05657

LOT 19, THUNDERBIRD ESTATES FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 502 Skyline Drive Woodland Park, CO 80863

which has the address of: 66 Red Cloud 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.

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.: 2013-0083 First Publication: 12/4/2013 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0087

December 11, 2013

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.

Dated: 10/4/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee

which has the address of: 66 Red Cloud Rd Woodland Park, CO 80863

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.

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.

ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH.

are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:

Public Notice Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0087 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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: JEANETTE SCHEEL Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SERVICE FUNDING, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: EVERBANK Date of Deed of Trust: 3/4/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 3/10/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 577614 Original Principal Amount: $112,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $98,263.59 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 1725 A TRANQUIL ACRES FILING NO. 3, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO which has the address of: 429 Gentian 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 February 5, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/15/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Attorney Registration #40391 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 4380.01655 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.: 2013-0087 First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0088 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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: LYNWOOD D SUMNER JR AND JACQUELINE E GAINFORDSUMNER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 2/25/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 3/4/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 624621 Original Principal Amount: $330,480.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $323,786.62 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 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 19, THUNDERBIRD ESTATES FILING NO. 1, COUNTY OF TELLER , STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 502 Skyline Drive 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.

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

Public Trustees

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of February 5, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/15/2013 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 #: 13-06729 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.: 2013-0088 First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0066 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 12, 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: SHEILA ANN RAGAN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TEAM HOME LENDING, LTD., A TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR GSR MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-1F Date of Deed of Trust: 9/29/2005 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/4/2005 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 585841 Original Principal Amount: $500,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $500,000.00 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. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN I S AL L O F T H E P R O P E R T Y E N CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 1500 County Road 782 Woodland Park, CO 80863 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 8, 2014, (Originally scheduled for 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: 11/13/2013 Last Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 9/23/2013 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 #: 13-05485 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.: 2013-0066 First Publication: 11/13/2013 Last Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0075

Public Notice Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0075 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 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: FELIX D GONZALES AND SUSAN P GONZALES Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS , INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 1/21/2010 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 2/1/2010 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 633018 Original Principal Amount: $285,205.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $271,640.06 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 15, PARK VIEW ESTATES, FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 1860 Blackfoot Trail Woodland Park, CO 80863 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 15, 2014, (Originally scheduled for sale on January 8, 2014) at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/20/2013 Last Publication: 12/18/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/2/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: STACEY L ARONOWITZ Attorney Registration #36290 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9105.06148 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.: 2013-0075 First Publication: 11/20/2013 Last Publication: 12/18/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0076 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 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: JAMES A. LEWIS AND SHAUNA S. LEWIS 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: 12/26/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 1/15/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 623469 Original Principal Amount: $275,488.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $188,550.84 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 19, INDIAN CREEK NO. 16, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 488 Shavano Creek Trail Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and

LOT 19, INDIAN CREEK NO. 16, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.

December 11, 2013

which has the address of: 488 Shavano Creek Trail Florissant, CO 80816

Public Trustees

NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of January 8, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 11/13/2013 Last Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 9/20/2013 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 #: 13-910-25221 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.: 2013-0076 First Publication: 11/13/2013 Last Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0080 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 27, 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.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 27, 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: JANET S. AHLF-FANNING Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 10/25/2006 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/31/2006 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 599430 Original Principal Amount: $130,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $125,508.82 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 I S A L L O F T H E P R O P E R T Y E NCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 47, 48, 49 AND 50, NOW KNOWN AS LOT 47A, BLOCK TWENTY TWO, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES UNIT THREE, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 294 Maid Marion 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 January 29, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.

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: 12/4/2013 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/4/2013 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 #: 9105.06178 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.: 2013-0080 First Publication: 12/4/2013 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0084 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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: JACQUELINE YVONNE ROBINSON Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR ARK-LA-TEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC DBA BENCHMARK MORTGAGE, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 6/22/2012 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 6/25/2012 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 654131 Original Principal Amount: $117,346.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $115,576.62 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:

6/25/2012

23Recorded in Teller County: Reception No.

654131 Original Principal Amount: $117,346.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $115,576.62 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:

Public Trustees

ney Registration #40391 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9104.00378 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.

Public Trustees

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.

Legal Notice No.: 2013-0084 First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

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.

NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0085

L O T S 3 3 T H R U 3 7 I N B L O C K H, SUNNYSIDE TRACT AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT LOCATED IN BOOK OF PLATS, PAGE 3 AND RECORDED JULY 3 1899, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO which has the address of: 602 South 3rd Street 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 February 5, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/15/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: JENNIFER H TRACHTE Attorney Registration #40391 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET , DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9104.00378 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.

Original Grantor: First Publication: 12/4/2013 Failure to pay principal and interest when JANET S. AHLF-FANNING Legal Notice No.: 2013-0084 Last Publication: 1/1/2014 due together will all other payments Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECFirst Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View provided for in the Evidence of Debt seTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, Public Notice Last Publication: 1/8/2014 cured by the Deed of Trust and other violINC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE Published in: Pikes Courier View Dated: 10/4/2013 DIVIDE WATER PROVIDE 1,460.58 OCCUPANCY COSTS TELLER COUNTY VENDOR PMT LIST NOVEMBER 2013 PODEWELL, V 23.00 Peak REFUND ations of the terms thereof. FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETROBERT W. CAMPBELL DODRILL, C 150.00 MEMB/CERT POWER MOTIVE CORP 7,073.43 SERVICES WORK, INC. Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE DEPT Current DOUSSETT, A 174.05 TRAINING/TRAVEL GENERALHolder FUND of Evidence of Debt:$340,332.01 PP REG BLDG 500.00 REP & MAINT By: Pamela A. Cronce A FIRST LIEN. WELLS FARGO DOUTHIT, S R 208.00 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV ROAD AND BRIDGEBANK, FUND NA $600,619.27 PP REG HOSPITAL 126.56 SERVICES Deputy Public Trustee THE PROPERTY HEREIN Date of Deed of Trust: 10/25/2006 DRIVE TRAIN IND 775.71 ROAD/SHOP DESCRIBED SUPPL SOCIAL SERVICES FUND $45,055.78 PREMIUM AUTO GLASS 1,387.70 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL I S A LGRANT L O F EXP T H E P R O P PROFILE ERTY E NRecording Date of Deed of Trust:$28,000.00 EBHERT, R 141.60 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND EAP 632.83 EMPLOYEE INS Attorney: LISA CANCANON CUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 10/31/2006 EC POWER SYSTM 4,198.93 SERVICES CONSERVATION TRUST FUND $22.73Attorney Registration PROJECT SUCCESS 1,408.70 PROF SVCS #42043 DEED OF TRUST. Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 1,383.35 SUPPLIES WASTEWATER UTILITY FUND $1,344.24 PROSPECT HOME CARE 19,350.00 PASS-THRU ARONOWITZ &ECOLAB MECKLENBURG, LLP 599430 ELSTREET, PASO COUNTY 2,700.00 PROF SVCS JAIL ENTERPRISE FUND $421,705.12 PTS OF AMERICA 4,787.60 EXTRADITION 1199 BANNOCK L O T S PROF 3 3 TSVCS H R U 3 7 I N PUEBLO B L O C KDHS H, Original Principal Amount: $130,000.00 $80,857.43 EL PASO DA 28,893.75 FLEET MANAGEMENT FUND 20.00 PASS-THRU DENVER, COLORADO 80204 SUNNYSIDE TRACT AS SHOWN ON OEMPLOYEE u t s t a n d i BENEFITS n g P r i nFUND c i p a l B a l a n c e $33,976.17 : EL PASO DA 49,386.66 GRANT EXP QUALLS, R & P 43.33 C&R LIABILITIES Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: THE PLAT LOCATED IN QUILL BOOK OF $ CLERK 1 2 5 , 5&0 RECORDER’S 8.82 ELLIOTT, PAM 64.80 TRAINING/TRAVEL TRUST FUND $273,271.10 CORP 200.60 SUPPLIES Attorney file #: 9105.06178 PLATS,TRAINING/TRAVEL PAGE 3 AND RECORDED JULYASSOC EMBASSY SUITES 660.00 PAYROLL TRUST FUND $8,340.53 R JORTBERG 3,886.00 PROF SVCS 3 1899, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Pursuant ENVIROTECH SVCS TOTAL to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you$1,833,524.38 R MCDONALD HOUSE 600.00 PASS-THRU The Attorney above is acting as a debt 13,932.22 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL are hereby notified that the covenants of ESTEVANE, C to collect a 30.80 GRANT R&S NORTHEAST 1,447.65 GRANT EXP collector and is attempting which has the EXP address of: 602 South 3rd the deed of trust have been violated as debt. Any information may be ESTRADA,provided L 70.17 VENDOR AMOUNT DESCRIPTION RAD/IMAG CONSULT 43.04 SERVICES Street C&R LIABILITIES follows: used SUPPL for that purpose. EXPRESSTOLL 6.20 CO TRAINING/TRAVEL 4RIVERS EQUIPMENT 68.22 ROAD/SHOP RAMPART SURVEYS 2,570.00 PROF SVCS Victor, 80860 FAMILY SUPPORT REG 1,169.64 PASS-THRU A MAY’StoCAFÉ/CATER 87.59when PROF SVCS RED DOG RADIOS 1,342.57 FIRE SUPPORT Failure pay principal and interest LegalSUPPL Notice No.: 2013-0080 FARRELL & SELDIN 103.00 REFUND ACORN PETROLEUM ROAD/SHOP RED DOG RADIOS 4,080.00 REP & MAINT NOTICE OF SALE due together will all other 160.95 payments First Publication: 12/4/2013 FASTENAL COMPANY 4.67current ROAD/SHOP SUPPL ADAMS, Sfor in the Evidence of 38.40 TRAINING/TRAVEL RESTAURANT 352.50 REP & MAINT The holder of the Evidence of Debt EQUIP provided Debt seLast Publication: 1/1/2014 FORWARD COMM 906.68 ADVANCEDMD SFTWR 1,000.00 SERVICES RIEGER, B 38.40 TRAINING/TRAVEL securedEQUIP/R&M by the Deed of Trust described cured by the Deed of Trust and other violPublished in: Pikes Peak Courier View FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH 63.00 R&M/SHOP SUPPL AFFORDABLE FLAGS 90.00 SUPPLIES ROCKY MTN CPR 130.00 MEMB/CERT herein, has filed Notice of Election and ations of the terms thereof. FRANCE, L 100.00 PROF SVCSas providedROCKY AFFORDABLE MED SUPP 214.00 GRANT EXP 345.00 OCCUPANCY COSTS Demand for sale by lawMTN andPBS FRNT RNG DUCT CLNG 220.00 & MAINT AFLAC 1,822.12 P/R RELATED ROCKY MTN SPRING/SUS 430.00 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL in said REP Deed of Trust. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE FSH COMMUNICATIONS 70.00 SERVICES 332.07 SERVICES RODEWAY INN 342.50 REP & MAINT AAIRGAS FIRST USA LIEN. G D PRINTING 174.90 SUPPLIESNotice Is Hereby ALBERTS, P 190.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL ROMINE, K 146.40 TRAINING/TRAVEL THEREFORE, Given THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in theROUNDY, forenoonH of I SALEXANDER, A L L O F C T H E P R O P E R84.00 TY EN - & MAINT G&K SERVICES 1,045.86 UNIFORM REP 15.60 TRAINING/TRAVEL February County LLP CUMBERED OF THE GILBARCO 240.00 REP5,& 2014, MAINT at the Teller ALVIN E BORN BY THE LIEN207.09 TRAINING/TRAVEL RUBINBROWN 9,000.00 PROF SVCS Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett DEED OF TRUST. GILLEY, J 70.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL APHSA 425.00 MEMB/CERT RUCKER, M 30.57 SUPP/TRNG/TRAV Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado,RUDGE, sell at W pubGLAUTH, L 61.60 TRAINING/TRAVEL ARROWHEAD SEPTIC 290.00 REP & MAINT R 160.00 PROF SVCS lic auction the highest andRUNBECK best bidder LOTS 48,EXPERTS 49 AND 50, NOW59.00 KNOWN GMF FIRE PROT 950.00 EMSto SUPPORT ASSET47, COLL REFUND ELECT SVCS 116.08 SUPPLIES for cash, the said real property and all inAS LOT 47A, BLOCK TWENTY GOLD CAMP PRINTING 649.85 SUPPLIES AURORA ENTERPRISES 30.00TWO, REFUND SAFEWAY 1,160.90 GRANT EXP terest ofSUPPLIES said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES GOVCONNECTION 1,129.39 AUTO TRUCK GRP 4,900.00UNIT EQUIPMENT SAFEWAY 44.29 TRAINING/TRAVEL and assigns therein, for the purpose of THREE, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE GRAINGER 634.08 SUPPLIES BAIRD & SONS PLMBNG 314.50 REP & MAINT SANDUCCI ELECTRIC 263.81 REP & MAINT paying ROAD/SHOP the indebtedness in said OF COLORADO GRAY OIL 46,861.28 SUPPL provided BARNES GROUP 2,059.01 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL SCHMIDT CONSTR CO 28,000.00 CAPITAL ASSETS Evidence of Debt secured bySCHMIDT the DeedCONSTR of GREEDER, M 76.50 TRAINING/TRAVEL BETHANY FNDTN 50.00 PUB/EMPL RELATN CO 555,699.50 R&B PROJECTS Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses which hasTECHNOLOGY the address of: GREEN MTN FALLS 346.37 C&R LIABILITIES BEYOND 585.85 SUPPLIES SENECA CO 787.78 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL of sale and other items allowed by law, 294 Maid Marion Drive GUENTHER, B 75.86 C&R LIABILITIES BIRCHAM’S OFFICE PRD 1,194.17 REP & MAINT SENSABAUGH, S & D 68.97 C&R LIABILITIES and will issue to the purchaser a CertificDivide, CO 80814 317.20 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV BLACK HILLS ENERGY 7,324.26 OCCUPANCY COSTS HAASE, M N II SHERATON 298.00 GRANT EXP ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. HALLORAN, K 60.80 TRAINING/TRAVEL BLAISDELL, L 58.67 PASS-THRU SHIPPING PLUS 29.41 SUPPLIES NOTICE OF SALE HOME DEPOT 154.91 REP & MAINT BLUE RIBBON TROPHIES 60.00 SUPPLIES 7,062.62 REP & MAINT First Publication: 12/11/2013 SILVERTIP INTEGRATED The current holder of the Evidence of Debt HUBBARD, M 103.72 GRANT EXP BOB BARKER CO 1,140.99 SUPPLIES SIMPLEXGRINNELL 581.98 REP & MAINT Last Publication: 1/8/2014 secured by the Deed of Trust described HUBBARD, M 15.20 TRAINING/TRAVEL BODDY,has B filed Notice of Election 15.60 and TRAINING/TRAVEL SLOAN, 108.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL Published in: Pikes Peak Courier ViewD herein, HUMANA 37,172.45 P/R RELATED BRASIER,for D sale as provided by50.00 REFUND SMITH, K 50.80 GRANT EXP Demand law and HUTCHCRAFT, D 546.20 505.32 SERVICES SODERSTROM, C 219.60 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV Dated: MEMB/TRNG/TRAV 10/15/2013 inBRIM saidHEALTHCARE Deed of Trust. ICC 125.00 MEMB/CERT BROWN, K 36.01 TRAINING/TRAVEL SPARKS WILLSON ET AL 27,167.28 PROF SVCS ROBERT W. CAMPBELL IM DIAGNOSTICS 22.63 GRANT EXP BUDGET CONTROL SVCSIs Hereby 33.00 REFUND SPRUCE HEATING 412.88 REP & MAINT Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE THEREFORE, Notice Given IMPACT PUBL 108.00 SUPPLIES BUNTING, R 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon 60.00 SUPPLIES SRI 4,552.00 PROF SVCS By: Pamela A. Cronce that I will, at of INTEGRA TELECOM 5,116.20 BURGESS, 32.00 GRANT EXP STAPLES 195.72 SUPPLIES Deputy SERVICES Public Trustee January 29,K 2014, at the Teller County INTERSTATE BATTERY 259.85 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL CA PROFESSIONAL MFG 101 W. 504.24 SUPPLIES STATE FORMS & PUBS 31.61 SUPPLIES Public Trustee’s Office, Bennett Attorney: JENNIFER H TRACHTE AttorAve., Cripple Creek, at pubIREA 10,817.40 OCCUPANCY COSTS CA STATE DISB UNIT Colorado, sell 270.00 PASS-THRU STERICYCLE 110.93 OCCUPANCY COSTS ney Registration #40391 licCAMPBELL, auction toRthe highest and best bidder IVY COTTAGE 832.00 GRANT EXP 601.60 SUPPL/TRNG/TRAV SWEET OFFICE SUPPL 560.94 SUPPLIES ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP FUND for cash, the said real property745.26 and all inJA SEXAUER 19.40 REP & MAINT CARQUEST ROAD/SHOP SUPPL TBI TRUST 555.00 PASS-THRU 1199 BANNOCK , DENVER, terest JJ KELLER & ASSOC 319.12 SUPPLIES STREET TC CASAof said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ 3,818.33heirs GRANT EXP COMBINED COURT 7.99 SERVICES COLORADO 80204 and therein, for the14,061.12 purpose INMATE of JOM PHARM SVCS 907.34 GRANT EXP CBMassigns FOOD SVC MEALS TC COMBINED COURT 909.00 PASS-THRU Phone: GRANT (303) 813-1177 Fax: TC EXTENSION FUND paying the indebtedness in said JOURNEYWORKS PUB 107.80 EXP CC HARDWARE & SUPPLY provided 66.74 R&M/SUPPL 326.00 COMMUNITY SVCS Attorney file #: 9104.00378 TC EXTENSION FUND Evidence of Debt Deed SERVICES of JUSTICE BENEFITS 1,127.94 SERVICES CCOM/CHC, LLC secured by the80.00 696.82 SUPPL/SVCS/TRAV Trust, expenses KAISER, E M 4.00 REFUND CDD plus attorneys’ fees, the236.00 GRANT EXP TC JAIL 214.00 SUPPLIES The Attorney above is acting as a debt ofCDHS sale and other items allowed by law, KILLEBREW, P 109.50 PROF SVCS 200.00 C&R LIABILITIES TCRAS 40.00 C&R LIABILITIES collector and EXP is attempting TCSAR to collect a and will issue to the purchaser a85.50 CertificKIWANIS CLUB-UP 384.00 GRANT CDPHE SUPPLIES 700.00 EMS SUPPORT debt. Any information provided ate of Purchase, all as provided by law.PASS-THRU KLEINFELDER WEST 7,467.00 R&B PROJECTS CDPHE 446.00 TDS may be 9,042.00 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL used for thatSVCS purpose. KREWSON, C 100.00 PROF CDPHE 30.00 C&R LIABILITIES TELLER 2-WAY 1,631.38 FURN/EQUIP First Publication: 12/4/2013 KS PMT CTR 180.00 PASS-THRU CDW GOVERNMENT 95.04 REP & MAINT 7,899.00 COMMUNITY SVCS Legal Notice No.: 2013-0084 TELLER SENIOR COALTN Last Publication: 1/1/2014 LANGUAGE LINE SVCS 104.22 PROF SVCS CENTURYLINK 3,029.42 SERVICES TELRITE CORP 185.09 SERVICES First Publication: 12/11/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS 255.87 PASS-THRU CHAPMAN, L 50.95 PUB/EMPL RELATN THE GAZETTE 118.04 SUPPLIES Last Publication: 1/8/2014 LILAWSA, F 72.00 GRANT EXP CHAVEZ, D 21.20 TRAINING/TRAVEL THE LOCK SHOP 150.00 SUPPLIES Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/4/2013 LINDBERT, R 12.25 TRAINING/TRAVEL CHM 27,734.66 PROF SVCS THE UPS STORE 14.30 SUPPLIES ROBERT W. CAMPBELL LITWIN, L 100.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL CITY COUNTY MARKET PUBLIC TRUSTEE 108.65 GRANT EXP TIRE CENTERS 3,354.45 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL Teller 524.08 REP & MAINT CITY OF CCA. Cronce 262.44 OCCUPANCY COSTS LOHMILLER & CO TOTAL OFFICE SOLUTNS 254.16 SUPPLIES By: Pamela LONGMIRE, M 46.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL CITY OF CC Trustee 177.86 C&R LIABILITIES TRIPLE C 376.24 REP & MAINT Deputy Public LORIG’S 273.42 SUPPLIES CITY OF VICTOR 23.21 C&R LIABILITIES UNITED REPROGRAPHIC 94.71 REP & MAINT LYLE SIGNS 1,573.61 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL CITY OF WP US POSTMASTER 487.00 SERVICES Attorney: LISA CANCANON 14,037.44 C&R LIABILITIES 554.42 PASS-THRU CITY OF Registration WP US TREASURY 116.00 PASS-THRU Attorney #42043 195.72 OCCUPANCY COSTS MACHOL & JOHANNES MAUTHE, K 206.31 TRAINING/TRAVEL CITY OF WP & MECKLENBURG, 1,248.00 UTE PASS CONCRETE 3,541.65 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL ARONOWITZ LLP ROAD/SHOP SUPPL 1199 BANNOCK STREET, MAXWELL, R 100.00 PROF SVCS CMPTR NTWRK ACC 35.42 SUPPLIES VAHSHOLTZ, G 18.00 REFUND DENVER, COLORADO MCCANDLESS 3,043.30 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL CNTY SHERIFFS OF CO 80204 175.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL VALERO MKTG 419.70 GRANT EXP Phone: (303) 813-1177 MCKINNEY DOOR 135.00 REP & MAINT CO ASSESSOR’S ASSOC Fax: 305.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL VERIZON WIRELESS 3,860.48 SERVICES Attorney file #: 9105.06178 MCMASTER, S M DO 100.00 GRANT EXP CO COMPRESSED GASES 111.60 SERVICES VISION SVC PLAN 3,146.01 EMPLOYEE INS MD SOLUTIONS 2,040.00 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL CO COUNTIES CASUALTY 15,304.95 PROF SVCS WAGNER EQUIP 1,934.43 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL The Attorney above is acting as a debt MEMORIAL HEALTH SYS 443.34 SERVICES CO DEPT OF REV 567.80 PASS-THRU WAKEFIELD & ASSOC 44.00 REFUND collector is attempting to collectC&R a LIABILITIES MFCP INC 10.51 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL CO DEPT and OF REV 258,157.89 WALMART 51.65 GRANT EXP debt. AnyOF information may be MILLER, J 2.72 TRAINING/TRAVEL CO DEPT TREASURY provided 1,034.60 PASS-THRU WALMART 830.23 SUPP/SVCS/TRNG used for thatSVCS purpose. MITCHELL, M 165.99 SUPP/TRNG/TRAV CO HEALTH 20.00 PROF SVCS WASTE MGT 1,491.17 OCCUPANCY COSTS 100.00 PROF SVCS CO NATURAL GAS 3,384.24 OCCUPANCY COSTS MORSE, T WAXIE SANITARY SUPP 1,665.53 SUPPLIES Legal Notice No.: MTECH 630.00 SERVICES CO NATURAL GAS2013-0080 378.52 GRANT EXP WEBER-WETZEL, D 54.79 SUPP/TRNG/TRAV First Publication: NACA 70.00 MEMB/CERT CO S&R BOARD 12/4/2013 50.00 MEMB/CERT WELLS FARGO BANK 364,032.50 PRIN/INT Last Publication: 1/1/2014 NACOP 60.00 MEMB/CERT CO SPGS EXPRESS COUR 88.00 SERVICES WESTRN CONVENIENCE 160.00 GRANT EXP Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View NOBLE, L 407.36 TRAINING/TRAVEL COMM MEDIA OF CO 6,263.79 SERVICES WESTRN CONVENIENCE 154.95 PASS-THRU NTL SHERIFF’S ASSOC 103.00 MEMB/CERT COMM OF CARING 300.00 GRANT EXP WILKS, G 70.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL 1,635.37 SUPPLIES COMM OF CARING 570.00 OCCUPANCY COSTS OFFICE DEPOT WINGFOOT COMM TIRE 429.96 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL OFFICEMAX INC 170.63 SUPPLIES COMM OF CARING 65,154.45 PASS-THRU WOODLAND CNTRY LODGE 356.00 GRANT EXP OR DEPT OF JUSTICE 188.40 PASS-THRU CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT 895.84 GRANT EXP WOODLAND HARDWARE 178.56 R&M/SUPPL O’REILLY AUTO 75.92 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL COOKS CORRECTIONAL 81.09 SUPPLIES WP NAPA 2,687.28 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL ORKIN 113.85 REP & MAINT CPRA 867.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL WP SCHOOL DIST RE-2 13,456.50 GRANT EXP OVERHEAD DOOR 1,690.63 REP & MAINT CREAN, M 1,822.50 TRAINING/TRAVEL WS SHERIFF’S ASSOC 100.00 MEMB/CERT PACER SVC CENTER 17.90 SERVICES CRONCE, P 78.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL YOUNG WILLIAMS PC 8,527.50 SERVICES PDR 59.95 SUPPLIES CS UTILITIES 734.98 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL ZENTZ, S C 5,850.00 PROF SVCS PEAK VISTA 25.00 GRANT EXP CSU EXT 3,075.00 PROF SVCS ZUPANCIC, J 269.20 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV PELLEGRINO, L 237.50 MEMB/CERT DANIELS LONG CHEV 46.05 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL PENRAD IMAGING 373.10 SERVICES DASH MEDICAL GLOVES 77.80 SUPPLIES PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY PERKINS MOTOR CITY 428.80 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL DAVIS, J 56.14 GRANT EXP COMMISSIONERS TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO PETERSON, D 150.00 SUPPLIES DEBORDE, K 70.00 TRAINING/TRAVEL PETTY CASH 30.42 PUB/EMPL RELATN DEEP ROCK 234.83 SUPPLIES PETTY CASH 274.50 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV DELANEY, P 87.00 GRANT EXP Legal Notice No.: 933049 PHIL LONG FORD 500.88 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL DIGITCOM ELECT 1,660.80 REP & MAINT First Publication: December 11, 2013 PIONEER CREDIT REC 20.00 PASS-THRU DIMAURO, C 290.87 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV Last Publication: December 11, 2013 PITNEY BOWES 4,337.00 SERVICES DISH NETWORK 210.75 SERVICES PK ENTERPRISES DIVIDE COLLISION CTR 79.95 ROAD/SHOP SUPPL 3,364.90 OCCUPANCY COSTS Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View DIVIDE FIRE PROT 290.00 EMS SUPPORT PLATTEN, M 383.66 SVCS/TRNG/TRAV

Public Notice

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 7, 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: TERESA IRVIN Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 7/27/2007 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 7/30/2007 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 609182 Original Principal Amount: $143,920.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $142,638.41 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 4, BLOCK 3, SPRING VALLEY FILING NO. 8, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 57 Aspen 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 February 5, 2014, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 10/15/2013 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 #: 9696.03373 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.: 2013-0085 First Publication: 12/11/2013 Last Publication: 1/8/2014 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View

Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY CHARTER SECTION 15.12, THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK IS SOLICITING BIDS FOR THE 2014 OFFICIAL INSTRUMENT OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. THE BIDDING PUBLICATION MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT IT IS CURRENTLY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE MOST INFORMATION TO ITS READERSHIP OF WOODLAND PARK RESIDENTS, CONSISTENT WITH CITY BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, 220 WEST SOUTH AVENUE, PO BOX 9007, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80866, NOT LATER THAN 5:00PM, FRIDAY DECEMBER 20, 2013. THE ORDINANCE SELECTING THE OFFICIAL INSTRUMENT OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION WILL BE PRESENTED ON INITIAL POSTING AT THE JANUARY 2, 2014 REGULAR MEETING OF THE WOODLAND PARK CITY COUNCIL. SUZANNE LECLERCQ, DEPUTY CITY CLERK Legal Notice No.: 933051 First publication: December 11, 2013 Last publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice Notice is hereby given that adjustments to the adopted budget for Teller County, for the calendar year 2013, are being proposed. Copies of such proposed budget adjustments will be made available for inspection by the public on the County’s web site at www.co.teller.co.us and in the County Finance Department in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Any interested elector within such Teller County may inspect the proposed budget adjustments, direct any questions, and file or register any objections thereto, to the County Budget Officer, at any time prior to the final adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at the County Centennial Building in Cripple Creek on Thursday, 12/19/2013 at 9:15 am. Legal Notice No.: 933058 First publication: December 11, 2013 Last publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice The Cripple Creek-Victor School District is soliciting letters of intent for a vacated position on the Board of Education.

Pikes Peak Courier View 23 Government Legals Public Notice The Cripple Creek-Victor School District is soliciting letters of intent for a vacated position on the Board of Education. This is a voluntary position representing Director District "D" and will be filled by appointment by the President of the Board. Proof of eligibility is required. A description of the district and an information packet may be obtained from the office of the superintendent during normal school business hours. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month beginning with a 5:00 pm work session, however special meetings can occur as needed. Interested individuals are asked to submit a letter of intent by January 16, 2014 to the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 410 North B Street/P.O. Box 897, Cripple Creek, Colorado. Interviews will be scheduled at the discretion of the Board of Education." Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned should you have any questions. Legal Notice No.: 933048 First Publication: December 12, 2013 Last Publication: December 12, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1198, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF THE PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING CODE (RBC) EDITION 2011 WHICH ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS: THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, EDITION 2009; THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, EDITION 2009; THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, EDITION 2009; INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, EDITION 2009; THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, EDITION 2009; NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, EDITION 2011; THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, EDITION 2009; THE STATE OF COLORADO DIVISION OF HOUSING MANUFACTURED BUILDING CODE; THE 2007 AND 2008 SAFETY CODE FOR ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS; THE INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, EDITION 2009; A PORTION OF THE RBC ENUMERATION CODE; A PORTION OF THE RBC FLOODPLAIN CODE; THE RBC SWIMMING POOL CODE; THE RBC DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE AND APPLYING PORTIONS OF SAID CODE TO THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS. Summary: This Ordinance adopts by reference certain chapters of the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code (RBC) Edition 2011. PENALTY: None. This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on December 4, 2013 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. Suzanne Leclercq, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 933052 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1199, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING SUMS OF MONEY TO THE VARIOUS FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNTS AND FOR THE PURPOSE AS SET FORTH BELOW, FOR THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO FOR THE 2014 BUDGET YEAR. Summary: An Ordinance appropriating sums of money to various funds for the City of Woodland Park’s 2014 budget year. PENALTY: None. This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on December 4, 2013 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. Suzanne Leclercq, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 933053 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1200, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE ADJUSTING EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE GENERAL, GRANT SPECIAL REVENUE AND DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) FUNDS OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, FOR THE 2013 BUDGET YEAR, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1177, SERIES 2012. Summary: An ordinance adjusting expenditures for the 2013 City of Woodland Park Budget and amending Ordinance No. 1177, Series 2012. PENALTY: None. This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on December 4, 2013 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. Suzanne Leclercq, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 933054 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1201, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 18.31.06 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ENACTING CHAPTER 18.48 WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO CREATE NEW SIGN REGULATIONS WITHIN THE WOODLAND STATION OVERLAY DISTRICT. Summary: An ordinance repealing Section 18.31.06 of the Municipal Code and enacting Chapter 18.48 with certain exceptions to create new sign regulations within the Woodland Station Overlay District.

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Professional soccer coming to area in 2015 A team will be based on Colorado Springs By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com Nicholas Ragain, president of Ragain Sports LLC, confirmed Dec. 5 that a United Soccer Leagues PRO team will move to Colorado Springs. The team, which does not yet have a name, would begin play in March 2015. Ragain made his announcement at a news conference at the Penrose House near the Broadmoor. The event was organized by the Colo-

rado Springs Sports Corporation. Among those in attendance was Sports Corp. CEO Tom Osborne, Colorado Springs mayor Steve Bach, franchise owner Martin Ragain and USL PRO league president Tim Holt. The announcement came a day after the City for Champions project was pitched to the Colorado Economic Development Commission in Denver. In January, Major League Soccer and the USL PRO announced its franchises will sign affiliation agreements for player development by next season. The outdoor league averages about 2,600 fans a game. Last season’s championship match drew 20,886 at the Florida Citrus Bowl.

In January, Major League Soccer announced its franchises will sign affiliation agreements for player development by next season. The USL PRO league will have 13 teams from all around the country in 2014. The City for Champions project is key to making this agreement work. The proposal calls for a stadium to be built in southwest downtown Colorado Springs adjacent to a United States Olympic museum. It also calls for a 3,000-seat indoor arena. The Air Force Academy Visitors Center would also receive funding from the project. In January, Major League Soccer, which includes the Colorado Rapids, and USL

PRO announced its franchises will sign affiliation agreements for player development by next season. PAUL WALKER WAS HERE IN 2011 Paul Walker, the “Fast and Furious” film star who died on Dec. 1 from injuries suffered in a high-speed automobile accident in southern California, was in the Pikes Peak Region in 2011. Walker was behind the wheel of the Official Pace Car and Grand Marshal for the 89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. He drove a Porsche, provided by Porsche of Colorado Springs, to open the world’s most famous hill climb and America’s second-oldest motorsport race behind the Indy 500.

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

Basketball league Boys in grades 5-8 are invited to join the basketball league. The late registration deadline is Dec. 13, and the late registration fee is $53, and $49 for additional family members. After Dec. 13, a waiting list will be formed. Season runs from Jan. 14 to March 21.

Adult drop-in basketball

Youth hockey league Boys and girls in kindergarten to 12th grade are encouraged to join this recreational hockey league. Required equipment: hockey stick, HECC approved ice skates, HECC approved helmets and facemask, internal mouth piece, elbow protection, hockey gloves, shoulder pads, hockey pants, shin pads, (non-goalie) and goal pads (goalkeeper). Registration is open. Registration fee is $53, plus $22 for jersey. Season runs from December to March, weather permitting.

Basketball league Boys and girls in grades 1-2 are invited to join the basketball league. The late registration deadline is Dec. 13, and the late registration fee is $50, and $46 for additional family members. After Dec. 13, a waiting list will be formed. Season runs from Jan. 21 to March 21.

Pick-up games will be held, dividing playing time between competitive and recreational play, from 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 17 in the North Gym at the high school. Cost is $5 per person, per night, or purchase a drop-in sports punch card.

Day at the park Join us at Memorial Park for a brisk winter afternoon of skating and sledding (weather permitting) from 3:30-5 p.m. Dec. 20. This family event is for all ages. Dress warmly and bring your ice skates, sleds and any other winter games that you may have. Games, snacks and hot chocolate will be provided. See you at the park.

Ice skating Ice skating is fun for all ages. Beginners will learn the basics of how to go forward, backward and stop. Intermediate skaters are already comfortable on the ice and are

ready to learn more advanced techniques Participants will need their own skates. For ages 5 and older. Cost is $60 per session. Sessions are Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Indoor soccer clinic Take this opportunity to continue to work on your soccer skills and enjoy this experience in the warm indoors. Come, be a part of this soccer program designed and developed as a fun and challenging way to learn new skills and improve your soccer abilities. Everyone will play all the time while receiving professional coaching. Topics that will be covered include; dribbling, passing, ball control, shooting, skill contests and futsal games (Brazilian indoor soccer). What to bring to the clinic: a learning attitude, soccer ball, shorts/shirt, full water bottle, indoor gym shoes and shin guards under soccer socks. Register by Jan. 3; cost is $80. Clinic is from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (K-2); 5:30-6:30 p.m. (3-6); and 6:30-7:30 p.m. (7-12) Tuesdays at the Columbine Elementary gym. Session dates are Jan. 7, 14, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25. Clinic is led by Mark Perdew, Rocky Mountain Soccer Camp director.

Anusara-inspired yoga 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. Class is offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. (If interested in a Monday class, contact Parks & Recreation and you will be put on a waiting list.) Cost is $28 per session, $8 for drop-in, or purchase a fitness punch card. Sessions are Dec. 4, 11, 18 (prorated) and March 5, 12, 19, 26.

Mat Pilates This class 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. Class is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Session dates are Dec. 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, Jan. 2, 7, 9; Jan. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, Feb. 4, 6; Feb. 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, March 4, 6; and March 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, April 1, 3. Cost is $64 per session or $10 drop-in.

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PENALTY: None. This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on December 4, 2013 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication. Suzanne Leclercq, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 933055 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS, COLORADO A public hearing regarding the Ordinance 03-2013, An Ordinance Establishing an Appointment and the Roles and Responsibilities for a Town Manager for the Town of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado will be held before the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be held at the Green Mountain Falls Town Hall, 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road, Unit A, GMF, CO 80819; 719-684-9414. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the Ordinance are available at the Town Hall, 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road, Unit A, GMF, CO 80819; 719-684-9414 during regular business hours. Prepared by: Chris Frandina, Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 933056 First publication: December 11, 2013 Last publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

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A public hearing regarding the Ordinance 03-2013, An Ordinance Establishing an Appointment and the Roles and Responsibilities for a Town Manager for the Town of Green Mountain Falls, Colorado will be held before the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. The public hearing will be held at the Green Mountain Falls Town Hall, 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road, Unit A, GMF, CO 80819; 719-684-9414. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the Ordinance are available at the Town Hall, 10605 Green Mountain Falls Road, Unit A, GMF, CO 80819; 719-684-9414 during regular business hours. Prepared by: Chris Frandina, Town Clerk Legal Notice No.: 933056 First publication: December 11, 2013 Last publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

Government Legals Public Notice BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, December 19, 2013 TELLER COUNTY CENTENNIAL BUILDING 112 North A Street, Cripple Creek, CO Commissioners' Meeting Room 1. 9:15 a.m.: Convene in regular session - Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance - Minutes of Previous Meetings - Accounts Payable - Board Reports - Elected Official's Report - Administrator's Report 2. 9:25 a.m.: Time reserved for Department Heads and Public without an appointment. 3. 9:35 a.m.: Employee Service Awards 4. 9:40 a.m.: Human Resources: Consider a Resolution to amend 2013 Budget. 5. 9:50 a.m.: Administration: Consider approval of Budget Year 2014 Certification of Levies and Revenue for all Teller County entities. 6. 9:55 a.m.: CDSD Planning: Consider amendment of Section 6.3 Flood Hazard Areas and Chapter 12 General Definitions of the Teller County Land Use Regulations. 7. 10:15 a.m.: CDSD Planning: Consider approval of a Special Exemption Plat for an unplatted boundary adjustment by Mary Guenzel, Trustee, Mary Guenzel 1991 Trust to reconfigure two existing tracts (232 & 238 Blossom Road) 8. 10:35 a.m.: Finance: Consider approval of 2013 Budget adjustments. 9. 10:50 a.m.: Finance: Consider a Resolution to reserve 2013 ending fund balances and establish the level of the 2014 Emergency Reserve as required under TABOR. 10. 10:55 a.m.: Administration: Consider a Resolution amending Teller County copy fees.

Time reserved for Department Heads and Public without an appointment. 3. 9:35 a.m.: Employee Service Awards 4. 9:40 a.m.: Human Resources: Consider a Resolution to amend 2013 Budget. 5. 9:50 a.m.: Administration: Consider approval of Budget Year 2014 Certification of Levies and Revenue for all Teller County entities. 6. 9:55 a.m.: CDSD Planning: Consider amendment of Section 6.3 Flood Hazard Areas and Chapter 12 General Definitions of the Teller County Land Use Regulations. 7. 10:15 a.m.: CDSD Planning: Consider approval of a Special Exemption Plat for an unplatted boundary adjustment by Mary Guenzel, Trustee, Mary Guenzel 1991 Trust to reconfigure two existing tracts (232 & 238 Blossom Road) 8. 10:35 a.m.: Finance: Consider approval of 2013 Budget adjustments. 9. 10:50 a.m.: Finance: Consider a Resolution to reserve 2013 ending fund balances and establish the level of the 2014 Emergency Reserve as required under TABOR. 10. 10:55 a.m.: Administration: Consider a Resolution amending Teller County copy fees.

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Commissioners Business Items: Sheryl Decker, County Administrator Legal Matters: Chris Brandt, County Attorney

Finance: Consider a Resolution to reserve 2013 ending fund balances and establish the level of the 2014 Emergency Reserve as required under TABOR. 10. 10:55 a.m.: Administration: Consider a Resolution amending Teller County copy fees.

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Commissioners Business Items: Sheryl Decker, County Administrator Legal Matters: Chris Brandt, County Attorney Adjournment Appointments may vary by 15 minutes earlier or later than scheduled depending upon cancellations and time required for review and/or consideration of an agenda item. Legal Notice No.: 933057 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice City of Cripple Creek AGENDA – DECEMBER 18, 2013 Regular Meeting - 5:30 PM Location: Cripple Creek City Council Chambers 337 Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT

Public Notice City of Cripple Creek AGENDA – DECEMBER 18, 2013 Regular Meeting - 5:30 PM Location: Cripple Creek City Council Chambers 337 Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813

Government Legals CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT 1) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FASTER GRANT WITH CDOT FOR A TROLLEY; TED SCHWEITZER 2) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FASTER GRANT WITH CDOT FOR SHOP EQUIPMENT AND SHELTERS; TED SCHWEITZER 3) RESOLUTION 2013-11 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ED ARDEN FOR 22 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE; MAYOR BROWN Legal Notice No.: 933059 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss. Adjournment

Appointments may vary by 15 minutes earlier or later than scheduled depending upon cancellations and time required for review and/or consideration of an agenda item. Legal Notice No.: 933057 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

1) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FASTER GRANT WITH CDOT FOR A TROLLEY; TED SCHWEITZER 2) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FASTER GRANT WITH CDOT FOR SHOP EQUIPMENT AND SHELTERS; TED SCHWEITZER 3) RESOLUTION 2013-11 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ED ARDEN FOR 22 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS OF SERVICE; MAYOR BROWN

Notices are meant to be noticed.

Commissioners Business Items: Sheryl Decker, County Administrator Legal Matters: Chris Brandt,

Legal Notice No.: 933059 First Publication: December 11, 2013 Last Publication: December 11, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

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Pioneers’ boys basketball team looking for big season Just two seniors are on the team By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com With three starters back from last season, the Cripple Creek-Victor boys’ basketball team is hoping to make a run at a winning record for the first time in a long time. “Our chemistry is a lot better and we work better together and we have different elements that weren’t there last year,” said forward and team captain Toby Wuellner, one of two seniors on the team. “We have big guys, like me and Cody (Rice) that have worked together a lot underneath. Conner (Brown), Danny (Irelan) and (David) Burks have played together a lot. We have a mix of different people that have played together that work well together.” Brown and Irelan are starters as freshmen, while Burks is in his second season starting as a junior. Rice, a junior, is also a returning starter. “We have to work from the inside out,” Rice said. “They guys up top have to work the ball and keep it moving.” The Pioneers opened their season on Dec. 3 with a loss at Colorado Springs School. On Dec. 6, CCV lost to Platte Canyon, 66-43. Many of the basketball players were also on the CCV football team. The results weren’t exactly favorable for the Pioneers as they lost all seven games they played. “I think we can get a winning record in basketball,” Wuellner said. Brown is the point guard while Irelan is the shooting guard. CCV fans will remember Irelan’s older brother, Chris, who led the team in scoring each of the previous two seasons. Chris averaged more than 20 points per game. “I think I’m a little bit better shooter

The Cripple Creek-Victor boys’ basketball team is poised for an exciting season. back row from left to right are guard Conner Brown, coach Jordan Buss, guard Danny Irelan and post

than him, but he’s a better finisher,” Danny Irelan said of his brother. Brown is excited about running the offense. “It’s kind of nerve-racking,” he said. “I want to do good for the team, but I don’t want to mess everything up.” Burks expects the Pioneers to be explosive on offense. “I expect a lot of points from this team,”

he said. “Last year we had more of a twoman game. Now we have a five-man game. And our reserves are pretty good.” First-year coach Jordan Buss is in charge of molding his team into a winner. “Early on we’re probably going to struggle a little bit, but hopefully we get our chemistry down,” Buss said. “I honestly think we can win our league this year.” The Pioneers play in the four-team Class

2A/1A West Central League that includes South Park, Cotopaxi and Custer County.” “We have to grow up pretty quick,” Buss said. “This team is ready to fire and fight hard.” Rounding out the Pioneers’ roster is senior Robert Adams, juniors Nick Linenberger, Tyler Regester and CJ Salazar, sophomore Jake Hendrickson, and freshmen Mason Berger and Gabe Torres.

Lady Pios hoping to make some noise on the basketball court Cripple Creek-Victor returns three starters from last year’s 2-16 squad By Danny Summers

Dsummers@ourcoloradonews.com The way Michelle Eastman sees it, things can only get better for her Cripple Creek-Victor High School girls basketball team. “Hopefully, this year we can get the older girls to mentor the younger girls and get them acquainted to what is going on,” Eastman said. “We have three new freshmen and our other new player has never played basketball before. “And hopefully we can improve our skills week to week. We’re a very small team and we’ve had a lot of injuries already and some eligibility issues. Really, it’s a weekby-week thing to survive.” The Pioneers played their season opener at Colorado Springs School on Dec. 3 and lost to the Kodiaks, 46-8. CCV trailed 32-2 at halftime. “I definitely think we’re capable of showing a lot of improvement throughout the season,” said senior post Sarah Wywias, one of three returning starters. “Today was a rocky start but we pulled it together and we got a lot more rebounds and came together a lot more in the second half.” Junior shooting guard Madison Berger scored a team-high five points against CSS. She even drained a long-range threepointer in the fourth quarter. “Every time I take a shot I have all the confidence it’s going in,” Berger said. “I know the rest of the team will start scoring more.” CCV was 2-16 last season. It was Eastman’s first year as the head coach. “She’s a lot more confident this year and

Three starters return for the Cripple Creek-Victor girls’ basketball team. From left to right are point guard Mikaela Schell, coach Michelle Eastman, post Sarah Wywias and shooting guard Madison Berger. Photo by Danny Summers that makes us a lot more confident,” Wywias said of Eastman. “She really knows how to navigate the team in a good and positive way.” Junior Mikaela Schell will be the point guard for the team this season. She was a starter last year, but played off guard. “We all need to come together and get more used to playing with each other,” Schell said. “It will come with time.” Rounding out the Pioneers’ roster is senior Karense Zaccardi, junior Au-

tumn Herndon, sophomores Julie Brown, Laura’nee Starkweather and Tara Tarasi, and freshmen Sierra Olmsted, Gabrielle Skottegaard and Emillie Wipprecht. The Pioneers’ biggest challenge will be offense. Their leading scorer from the last three seasons, Katie Tapia, has decided to not play so she can focus on track and field. She is among the top long jumpers in the state. Tapia is staying close to the game, however, as she is the boys’ team manager.

“We only have a couple of girls on the court who are comfortable shooting,” Eastman said. “Some of the girls get the ball and freak out and pass it. We really want to build their confidence and get more girls comfortable shooting.” Helping Eastman coach this season are Darby Remley and Vanessa Garcia. “I could not do it without them,” Eastman said.

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the second Tuesday of each month at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9157.

VICTORIAN BALL as well as a Victorian tea each year, both

LAKE GEORGE Fire Protection District Auxiliary meetings are

of which are open to members and non-members alike. Gold Camp Victorian Society members can be seen dressed in period attire welcoming visitors to Cripple Creek on Saturday afternoons during the summer months. The Society also includes the “Smokin’s Guns” club which presents historicallybased skits and other entertainment during local events and festivals. The Gold Camp Victorian Society meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Persons interested in participating as members of the Gold Camp Victorian Society are encouraged to call 6890907 for more information.

MODA U meets at 1 p.m. at Nuts ‘n Bolts Needleworks, 200 S. Chestnut, Woodland Park. Quilters from novice to professional share their craft and get all the latest info about fabrics and notions. Call 719-687-2272.

HELP U Club meets the third Thursday of every month. Pot luck at noon and meeting at 1 p.m. We help people and other nonprofits in Teller County and the Lake George area of Park County. Meetings are at the Lake George Community Center. Information: Joan 719-689-2486 or Help U Club, 1054 High Chateau Road, Florissant, CO 80816.

THE MOUNTAIN Artists meets from 9-10:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. Call 719-687-1374 or visit www.TheMountainArtists.com. The nonprofit group was established to promote, encourage and support the making and showing of visual arts in Teller County-Ute Pass area.

ITALIAN CLUB If you love family, socializing and culture,

MOPS, MOTHERS of Preschoolers in Woodland Park, meets

then membership in Sons of Italy is right for you. Membership is open to men and women. More information at www. sonofitalypp.com.

JOIN US to knit, crochet or craft every Monday 11 a.m. to 1

p.m. Bring your projects. Meet new and old friends. Instructions are provided for free. Meeting are at Cripple Creek Coffee at Aspen Mine Center.

at 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Station No. 1 at the corner of Hwy. 24 and County Road 90.

THE LAKE George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Lake George Community Center. Mineral topics will be discussed but no field trips until spring. Call 719-748-3861.

from 8:45-11:30 a.m two Tuesdays a month, from September to May. All mothers of children pre-birth through kindergarten are invited to join. Meetings include guest speakers, social time and creative activities. Child care is included. Register anytime online at www.utepassmops.org or call 719-6874812.

MUSIC LESSONS. Guitar, drums and general music lessons

RECREATION REPORT FOR CRIPPLE CREEK For hours for Cripple Creek Parks and Recreation, call 719-689-3514.

Ongoing

Kido 4 Kids is every Monday and Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Kido is a selfdefense focused martial arts system for kids ages 7-13. Cost is $25 a month for unlimited classes.

Prep sports Scoreboard CRIPPLE CREEK-VICTOR HIGH SCHOOL

Woodland Park 47, Vanguard Charter 62 Woodland Park lost to Vanguard Charter 62-47, Dec. 7. Woodland Park kept up with Vanguard in the first half only being down 35-27 at halftime.

Boys Basketball Cripple Creek-Victor 43, Platte Canyon 66 Cripple Creek-Victor opened up the season with two losses against Colorado Springs School 51-29 and Platte Canyon 66-43. They won’t play again until after winter break against Del Norte.

WOODLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL

KIWANIS CLUB of Ute Pass/Woodland Park meets at 6:45

are now offered on Friday mornings at the Florissant Grange, 2009 County Road 31. Call 719-748-0358.

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THE LADIES of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at noon,

THE TIMBERLINE Artists meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday of each month, upstairs at the Aspen Mine Senior Center in Cripple Creek. Everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite craft or art medium and join a dedicated group.

Woodland Park 39, Palmer Ridge 74 Woodland Park are 0-3 after the first week of basketball season. Their latest lost was against Palmer Ridge losing 74-39. Two players scored more than 20 points each.

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Christmas Eve Celebration! Performance by The Woodland Park Wind Symphony Brass Ensemble

Tuesday December 24th 6:00 pm Ute pass Cultural Center

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For information call 331-4903 Carmee Andrews helps Julie Matthews select a Christmas gift. The holiday season has the Andrews family working seven days a week to keep up with local as well as national orders. Photo by Pat Hill

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a growing impact on the local economy by providing an expanding niche in the craft food industry,” said Brian Fleer, Woodland Park Director of Economic Development. “Andrews has demonstrated an interest in expanding their business and production footprint which will include the hiring of additional employees,

with the expansion of their onlineinternet sale of holiday and special event gift baskets, along with an expanding local retail presence.” Debbie Miller, executive director of the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce, said, “How fortunate Woodland Park is to have a company like Andrews Candies. Gary and his family create a quality product, invest in their employees and serve up top-notch customer service! We all could learn from their outstanding example of how a business can be successful in these challenging times.”

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Despite the frosty weather in town this past week, the mayor and trustees showed some signs of harmony in proceeding toward establishing the position of town manager. Photo by Rob Carrigan

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Client Services Specialist

Full-time front office position for growing company in Woodland Park that provides medical alarms and medication management tools for Aging in Place clientele. Heavy phone work, data input, website interfaces, QuickBooks entry, problem solving, and communication with clients and case managers. Outstanding skills required in customer service, computer literacy, written and verbal communication, critical thinking, multi-tasking, and problem solving under pressure. Friendly, professional phone manner and attention to detail a necessity. Bachelor's degree required. Previous human services, health care, and/or office administration experience required. Experience working with the elderly and/or disabled preferred. Send resume to info@mthommed.com

CNA's Cripple Creek Care Center, Teller County's only Long-Term Care Skilled Nursing facility is looking for CNA's. We offer a competitive starting salary ($12.00/hour) and pay 95% of employee health and dental insurance premiums. Please submit applications in person at 700 North A St. in Cripple Creek. 719.689.2931 CCCC is an EOE.

Lush Wine Studio and Tap House in Woodland Park is seeking the following performers for it's Winter Entertainment Series: Ventriloquist, Magician, Comedian or other unique stage craft. Practice, Promote & Work for Tips in a great venue. Call (719)322-7720 for scheduling

Site Maintenance Full /Part Time – Must be Multi Task

Oriented with Flexible Hours; Loader and Equipment Operator and Equipment Maintenance , Snow Removal, Painting, Carpentry, Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance. Fax resume to Page Properties 719-687-3084 or email to ppc@qwestoffice.net with “Resume” in the RE title.

Farm Products & Produce Grain Finished Buffalo

quartered, halves and whole

719-775-8742

Firewood FIREWOOD FOR SALE split and delivered $150 per cord, 719-748-1128

FIREWOOD Log Loads $125/cord (4 cord min.), Rounds $129/cord, Split $199/cord Hardwood/Pine Mix Available Fuel Surcharge David - Colorado Timber Products 719-287-1234 FIREWOOD Log Loads $125/cord (4 cord min.), Rounds $129/cord, Split $199/cord Hardwood/Pine Mix Available Fuel Surcharge David - Colorado Timber Products 719-287-1234

FOR SALE Well maintained 8 HP snow blower $575 (719)687-3282

Home for Sale FSBO - $127,500 Cabin on 3/4 acre near divide, w/workshop, studio and RV Hookup (719)687-1374

Land Land 4 Sale 20K Lake Access Forrested 1.61 Acres Highland Lakes Estates Call Wendy 719-390-7824

Apartments 1 bedroom, Victor CO $450 rent, $200 deposit, utilities included, no pets, Furnished, 114 North 4th Street, South Side unit, 303-2876828 One bedroom, one person, garage apartment (ground floor) for lease 2 miles East of the Edlowe /67 Intersection. $1,000./month Electric, water, gas and WIFI paid by owner. No smokers, or pets. Can furnish. (713) 294-5304 Background and credit checks AFFORDABLE ROOMS No lease req'd. Furnished rooms incl. utils, phone, satellite TV starting at $188 a wk. beautiful country setting, rec room, playground, laundry & free WiFi. Dog friendly GMF 719-6849044

372 square foot office

• Wood • Gas • Pellet • Wood/Coal Ph. (719) 748-3831

Cleaning

Gutters

Mrs. Clean

Offering Residential Cleans just in time for the holidays Weekly/Bi-Weekly Bonded/Insured Call Linda @

Land Resource Associates

We have tenants looking for rentals. If you are interested in renting your property, please call Donna Jones at Land Resource Associates

719-684-8414

Condos/Townhomes Paradise Condo 1 br, 1ba with view, no smoking/pets, $650/month Call Carol (719)210-7338

Accurate Rain Gutters Supply 5" Seamless Rain Gutters Free Estimates

Handyman

Concrete/Paving

HOME REPAIR

Small repairs to complete remodeling. Tim Thomas, Woodland Park

687-6941

As Always Free Estimates References

PREP - PLACE - FINISH

Misc. Services

Driveways, Patios, Walkways

Winter Special! 100$ off all aluminum utility trailers. Super Prices! hitchinposttrailers.com, 719-748-8333

Also Demo and Removal

Call Paul 719-200-6754

Painting

Banister Drywall 40 years exp. No job too small Licensed/Insured

(719)310-5380

Skidloader With

Operator

• Driveways • Backfill • • Grading • Concrete • • Horse Pens • Landscaping •

$50/Hour

719-210-9235

Woodland Rooﬁng Company Protect your investment

COMPLETE ROOFING SERVICE

687-9645

Serving Teller County for over 47 years.

www.woodlandroofing.com

Snow Removal WE NOW OFFER SNOW REMOVAL Mention this ad and receive $10 off Delivering water to the area for over 30 years! Cisterns, Hot Tubs & Pools

Call Steven Niles

719-687-9769

Delivering potable water just for you!

Storage

Drywall

Excavating/Trenching

Licensed and Insured All Work Guaranteed | Free Estimates

(719)203-0292

719-439-7085

CONCRETE

Roofing/Gutters

Locally owned and operated in Teller County

$350/month + utilities. 130 East Grace Avenue, Woodland Park

Homes 2 bdrm, 2 bath mountain Chalet on 1.3 acre in Highland Lakes, Custom upgrades. Pikes Peak view, deposit required (719)661-2327

General

Gary Miller Painting

• Interior • Exterior • Pressure Washing • • Staining • Decks • Siding • Drywall • 33 Years Exp. - Insured SPECIAL WINTER Licensed INTERIOR

WOODLAND PARK U-STORE-IT 5 locations within city limits Huge Move-in Special & Free Circular Lock Carter Realty Property Mgmt. 719-687-9274 • 303 E. Hwy. 24

Transportation

RATES

Free estimates 719-331-9055 or 719-687-8066

Plumbing

C.W’s Plumbing

WINTER SHOP SPECIAL B&W Turnover Hitch plus Install $595 All models and makes of trucks Hitchin' Post Trailer Sales 719-748-8333

We are community.

Repair, Remodel Boiler Service

winterize • FrOzen PiPeS

Call Paul 719-200-6754

Licensed & Insured!

719-687-4122

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