April 14, 2022 Vol. 21, No. 21 Serving Manitou Springs, Old Colorado City and Lower Ute Pass
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Suspect shot, killed on Manitou Avenue At approximately 11 p.m. Monday, April 11, Manitou Springs Police Department officers and El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a business in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue, where someone was reportedly menacing others with a firearm. A short time later, officers and deputies contacted the suspect. During that contact, the suspect fired at least one round at law enforcement personnel. As a result, at least one MSPD officer and at least one El Paso County Sheriff’s deputy fired their duty weapons at least one time, striking the suspect. Officers and deputies immediately started life-saving measures until medical personnel arrived. However, the suspect died on the scene. An El Paso County Sheriff’s K9 dog was shot and killed during this incident. Jinx’s handler was not injured, and no other deputies or officers were wounded. The involved officers and Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt
Law enforcement officers talk Tuesday, April 12, near the scene of Monday night’s shooting.
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Hull announces he’s stepping down as MSHS principal Jesse Hull, Manitou Springs High School principal, announced his resignation from the position on Friday, April 8. Hull, who served as assistant principal under Glen Hard, moved into the principal’s office in August 2020 after Markus Moeder-Chandler resigned. During a staff meeting after school on Friday, Hull said that the past two
years have been hard on everyone. He said that he needs a change because the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effect on the educational system, has impacted him. Hull will finish out the school year and plans to stay involved in the community, but he’s looking for other career opportunities. The New Jersey
native has a master’s degree in educational leadership. Dr. Elizabeth Domangue, District 14 superintendent, expressed her gratitude for Hull’s 17 years of service to the district. District leadership will send an update about how the community can be involved in selecting the new principal.
Jesse Hull
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MANITOU SPRINGS
SCHOOL DISTRICT 14
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MSES Science Fair
On Thursday, April 7, Manitou Springs Elementary fifth-grade students were thrilled to have an in-person Science Fair for the first time in two years! MSES staff is thankful to all the parents, staffers and community members who volunteered to judge this year’s Science Fair and acknowledge our students’ hard work and dedication to the scientific process. Excellent work, fifth-grade scientists!!
MSMS Track and Field
MSMS Orchestra
Saturday, April 2, Manitou Springs Middle School hosted a league track and field meet on a gorgeous day on our beautiful track!
To prepare for their upcoming concert on May 12 in the District Auditorium, Middle School Orchestra students and the director, Taylor Weimer, gave a private concert to middle school staff and students on Friday, April 8, to start the school day! Please plan to attend their concert and enjoy a music filled evening!
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City schedules
CHIPPER DAY
for springtime yard work
Branches are prepared to be ground into mulch during a previous Chipper Day. Courtesy image
The community is invited to drop off their brush and branches at Manitou Springs Public Works facility on Saturday, April 23, to have it chipped by Manitou Springs Fire Department firefighters. The event starts at 10 a.m. and the last load of
material will be accepted at 3:30 p.m. Public Works is located at 101 Banks Place, next to Crystal Valley Cemetery. Only yard waste is accepted — no construction or painted materials.
Input needed to determine Westside Community Center’s future The city of Colorado Springs has committed to a public workshop sometime this month to discuss the future of the Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St. Contract negotiations fell through between the city and the Woodmen Valley Chapel’s Center for Strategic Ministry, which had been managing the center. The city has attempted to find an operator since August 2020. Woodmen Valley Chapel will end operations of the
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community center on May 31, 2022, and the Colorado Springs City Parks Department closed the request for proposals on Friday, March 3, effectively eliminating current services in three months with no plan in place. The Organization of Westside Neighbors is requesting input to share with the city. Community members can provide feedback at tiny. cc/WestsideCenter. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete.
deputies have been placed on administrative leave per their department policies. Following Colorado statute, the Colorado Springs Police Department is the lead investigative agency for this officer-involved shooting. This is an ongoing investigation and information will be released as appropriate. The April 12 City Council work session was canceled because police personnel and city staffers spent much of the night dealing with the situation. “Owing to the trauma, emotional impact and fatigue on staff, I do not think our meeting will be productive. It will be respectful of our staff to cancel the meeting,” Mayor John Graham wrote in an email sent to council members, city staff and the media.
A message from the Chamber of Commerce
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in the loss of its K9 officer, Jinx, the Manitou Springs Police Department, Manitou Springs Fire Department, city of Manitou Springs employees, the businesses and their employees, residents, and School District 14 staff and students who were involved in or impacted by the tragic events that took place in Manitou Springs on Monday night. We would also like to thank the city of Manitou Springs for putting together the UCHealth Behavioral Health opportunity for all those affected by this tragedy. The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Office of Economic Development board of directors, staff and volunteers
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Guest Editorial
Let’s engage, ask questions and expect answers about education Raising the next generation OPINION is a shared responsibility owned by all. When families, communities and schools work together, students have the opportunity to flourish and the entire community benefits. For schools and districts across the United States, civic and family engagement is Brenda Holmes critical to the success of our Stanciu educational system. There is growing concern among Manitou Springs School District 14 parents, guardians and community members regarding the amount of turnover we are experiencing among senior staff throughout the district. In the past three years, five principals at four schools have resigned or retired, with some departures happening quite abruptly. It is also rumored that D14 teachers will be leaving in unprecedented numbers this year. And although many are quick to cast the blame on COVID-19, I am not convinced. These past few years have been very challenging and full of unknowns. We’ve had to readjust our focus. This was survival. But now as the fog begins to lift, we become more aware of things that may have been taking place when our eyes were diverted. As an educator for decades, turnover is a red flag for me. For both administrators and teaching staff, this often is a sign of lack of support, administration over-reach, manipulation, retaliation, and unrealistic demands and expectations. First and foremost, we should be asking what kinds of pressures are being put on leadership that
are driving them to leave our district? What do we need to learn? Second, who is making these decisions that have huge outcomes? Is the D14 Board of Education privy to the overarching challenges our administrators and teachers face, and offering much-needed support? Asking to understand the dynamics when an administrator is considering other opportunities or being “pushed out”? Are decisions being made in a vacuum, by one individual, without considering multiple perspectives and those who will be severely impacted? For many of us, this might sound familiar. Years ago, I heard stories from peers who taught in Harrison School District 2 about administrators, teachers, and support staff. The teachers were intimidated, often being held to standards that set them up to fail. They were disrespected and often demoralized for not falling in line. Retaliation was a fear. These former D2 employees now often refer to themselves as “survivors.” I’m confident that the Manitou community does not subscribe to those tactics nor support a district that utilizes them. Third, is the community’s vision for District 14 in alignment with that of the district’s vision? An example of this is the misguided bond initiative that failed last fall. Although I’m certain every resident, community member and business owner wants strong schools and successful students, the inflated price tag was unrealistic and, for the first time ever, a bond was unsuccessful in Manitou.
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We are given the IMPRESSION of being listened to, but are we truly heard? Lastly, as a community, are we willing to stand up and speak out for administrators, teachers, staff members and paras? Asking questions to be assured we retain happy, inspired and supported teachers with leaders who represent the essence of who we are? Retaliation is a fear. We need to do everything we can to keep these quality teachers in our district. Are we up to the task of making sure our kids get the education and experience so desired by attending D14? A teacher recently shared that, “in Manitou, you knew you weren’t going to take home the biggest paycheck but it was the tight-knit culture and family-like environment that made you want to work here. You were supported in Manitou. That is not the case anymore.” I hope we all can take a moment in the next seven days to privately ask a teacher or staff member their thoughts on the district’s future direction or possibly their opinions on why, in a world that needs educators and instructional leaders, Manitou seems to be driving them away. I also hope you will join me at the District 14 Board meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, April 18, to ask questions and engage. Information about signing up for public comment is available at www.mssd14. org/district_information/board_of_education. I believe Manitou is a very special place — let’s make sure our voices are heard. Brenda Holmes Stanciu lives in Manitou Springs and has two daughters attending District 14 schools. She has been in education for 29 years.
Who is making these decisions that have huge outcomes?
City continues program to offer free residential trees The impact that trees have on the overall quality of life in Manitou Springs cannot be emphasized enough, which is why the city will continue the Residential Tree Voucher Program in 2022. The city of Manitou Springs has doubled the value of its vouchers for its Residential Tree Voucher Program to $100. These vouchers are available for all Manitou Springs residents to get a greatly discounted tree at three area nurseries. They are Harding Nursery, 721 N. Powers Blvd.; Heidrick’s Colorado Tree Farm Nursery, 7440 Templeton Gap Road; or Rick’s Garden Center, 1827 W. Uintah Street. All you have to do to receive the voucher is to fill out the form at bit.ly/MSTreeVoucher. You can download one voucher per household. The supply of vouchers is limited, so please sign up soon. And don’t forget, it’s the law to call 811 before you dig to ensure that you won’t damage any utilities when planting the tree. For more information on tree care, visit www.arborday.org/trees/tips.
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Guest Editorial
Council motion was deliberate obstruction of library project “I move that we OPINION postpone this item until our meeting on May 17th, 2022. During the postponement, staff is directed to have architectural drawings prepared by a licensed architect which reflect the proposals depicted in the neighborhood model. Lyn “The architect is also Ettinger-Harwell directed to present plausible floor plans, elevation views and conceptual cost analysis, OPINION on par with those that were presented in November 2021. “In addition, staff is also directed to obtain an updated cost analysis of the November 2021 drawing, because costs may have changed since November. This will facilitate a cost Michael comparison between the Howell architectural drawings. “Staff is also directed to coordinate an in-person community engagement which allows the public to compare and contrast the neighborhood model vs the November 2021 plan.” It is our opinion that, when Councilor Michelle Whetherhult made this motion at the April 5 City Council meeting, she, along with the councilors who voted to support the motion, knowingly and deliberately obstructed the progress of the Carnegie Library project. This is not an overblown or unreasonable conclusion. It was painfully obvious to everyone
who was in attendance that evening that the motion was coordinated and deliberately designed to derail the Carnegie project. The above-mentioned directions to staff will result in months of delay and additional costs that could reach in excess of $100,000. I agree with Councilor Nancy Fortuin that, in approving this motion, a new process has been overlaid on an existing process that has already proven to be very effective. For the past 18 months, the Preserve and Renew Our Carnegie Library Task Force has worked in cooperation and collaboration with the city and the Pikes Peak Library District to finally achieve a decades-old goal: to restore, expand and make Manitou’s beloved Carnegie building compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The task force has, upon City Council’s request, made quarterly progress reports. They have also met with the city’s financial adviser, finance director, the city administrator and a capital campaign consultant to create a strategic plan and determine potential funding opportunities for the project. Their work has not been, as Councilor John Shada repeatedly stated, a “scheme,” but a concerted and prolonged endeavor by a dedicated group of individuals. Despite claims to the contrary, at every point during this process of designing the library addition, the public has repeatedly been engaged, and their comments, objections and feedback considered at every turn.
That has also been the practice over the past 20-plus years, as this latest architectural design is the third such effort. A design was approved in 2010 and a second design was approved in 2015. Community engagement is an ongoing part of the process. The motion also ignored the fact that there is no longer a need to “compare and contrast the neighborhood model and the November 2021 plan.” A representative from the task force recently met with the “neighborhood” group, and achieved consensus on minor architectural revisions. As task force chair Rob Danin repeatedly corrected Whetherhult, the design is now in the process of merging. However, Whetherhult was unable to deviate from her assigned script. Manitou’s citizens should be asking Councilors Shada, Wolfe and Chandler if they believe that Manitou deserves a Carnegie that will serve for the next 100 years. They claim that they do support the library but, at this point, their actions are in direct contradiction to their words. Without a financial commitment from the city, the task force cannot move forward with the pursuit of major grants to help fund the library renovation. Every day that these councilors continue to obstruct the process increases the likelihood that the project will die on the vine and our beloved Carnegie will (once again) not receive the attention and work that it deserves. As the can is once more kicked down the road, the people of Manitou will be the ones who lose.
This latest architectural design is the third such effort.
Construction update On the road
Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt
Workers stripe the new traffic configuration in the 500 block of Manitou Avenue on Tuesday, April 12. The median — bounded by double yellow lines — has been moved to allow space for diagonal parking on the street’s north side. The city undertook the project to add 24 parking spaces to the downtown area. Drivers will back into the spaces, which is expected to increase safety. The work is estimated to last through Friday, April 15. Until then, westbound drivers are being routed around Memorial Park to El Paso Boulevard before returning to Manitou Avenue. As of Tuesday, eastbound drivers can still use Manitou Avenue.
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Letters to the Editor Elder was a strong advocate for arts community
To the editor: I was so sorry to see that Jack Elder passed. He was such an amazingly kind person with an incredibly deep soul. He often stepped in to pick up the slack with the Manitou Springs Arts Council long after he was officially off the board. So many aspects of the Manitou community will miss him, but I think especially the arts community. He was as strong of an advocate for the arts as any town could hope for. Quiet and sincere in his work. Brilliant. De Lane Bredvik
Council has taken two steps back on library
To the editor: Although I did not attend the last City
Council meeting I was shocked and saddened to read the results. The Preserve and Renew our Carnegie Library Task Force, made up entirely of volunteers, has work tirelessly for more than a year to get our library restored and upgraded. In my opinion, they had done everything right. They had countless meetings and open houses, invited the public both virtually (on Zoom) and in-person to give their input, and held informational meetings for every neighborhood of Manitou Springs. In addition they launched a web page, kept the council updated, made several presentations to the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage (MACH) board to secure funding, answered questions, written several press releases, put up an information kiosk and received excellent coverage in the Bulletin. And now, in a critical “next step” in the process needed from council they are brought to a screeching halt. What a shame.
Where have the naysayers been for the past year? And yes, I include the council. Manitou functions and is a wonderful a community in large part because of the people who volunteer on numerous committees and boards, many appointed by our City Council. Why form those committees, allow them to work countless hours as volunteers, periodically encourage them to proceed and then, when reaching a critical juncture, do an about-face and send everyone (including staff) back to the drawing board? How disheartening! I have no doubt that the library task force will continue its work. They are a passion-fueled and dedicated group of volunteers. I’m so sorry to see council add a new to-do list to their work as well as to city staff’s. We could have been one step closer to having a new library, but instead we have taken two steps back. Respectfully, Nancy O. Wilson
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Community Events Saturday, April 16
Earth Day Volksmarch: Stroll with the Falcon Wanderers Walking Club, starting at the Garden of the Gods Visitors Center. Dog-friendly. Free. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 1805 N. 30th St. Information: www.falcon wanderers.org or 648-9015.
Chocolate Bunny Egg Hunt: Join the Bunny Guide to search for eggs along the trail and exchange your finds for a chocolate bunny. Fun and educational. Ages 2 and older. $6 per person or $5 per member. Prepaid registration required. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. Information: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com. A Night of Classic Burlesque: Grab a date or two, dress up in your best, and come out for an evening of feathers, silks, glitter and glam, starring the one and only Cherry Glitterbomb. Tickets are $25 with a $140 VIP table option. 7-11 p.m. Lulu’s, 107 Manitou Ave. Information: www. lulusdownstairs.com or 424-7637.
Sunday, April 17
Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt: The beloved Easter tradition is back after a two-year hiatus. Children will be grouped by age to ensure a great experience for everyone. Open to kids preschool through fifth grade. 1 p.m. Fields Park, 114 El Paso Blvd. Information: manitoukiwanis.org.
Saturday, April 23
Earth Day Story on the Trail: Nature walk meets story time during a self-guided children’s story shared while on a trail. Stop in the nature center afterward for a take-home craft made with upcycled materials. Free; donations appreciated. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. Information: www.elpasocountynaturecenters.com.
Saturday, April 30
Repair Café: With Repair Cafe volunteers, you will disassemble, troubleshoot and possibly repair your broken items. Save money, help the environment and learn repair skills. Registration is not required but can be
helpful for volunteers. 1-4 p.m. Manitou Art Center, 515 Manitou Ave. Information: ppld. librarymarket.com/repair-cafe-10 or 531-6333, ext. 7004.
Forest Bathing Walk: Experience the therapeutic practice of Shinrinyoku and awaken your senses with a slow, mindful walk through the woods. Enjoy a beautiful tea ceremony after your walk. $20 for members, $30 for non-members. 1-3:30 p.m. Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road. Information: www. elpasocountynaturecenters.com.
Great American Cleanup: Join the community in this effort to complete cleanup projects at parks, trails, creeks and roadways. Pre-registration required. 9 a.m.-noon. Manitou volunteers will start at Memorial Park, 500 block of Manitou Avenue. Information and registration: www. fountain-crk.org/great-american-cleanup. Motorless Morning: Bike, hike or simply stroll your way through Garden of the Gods Park all morning. Skateboards and longboards are welcome on park roads in accordance with speed limits and all road rules. Visitors can park at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center (1805 N. 30th St.), Garden of the Gods Trading Post (324 Beckers Lane) or in the overflow parking lot at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site (corner of 30th Street and Gateway Road). As always, the park will remain free and open to the public. 5 a.m.-noon. 1805 N. 30th St. Information: 634-6666 or gardenofthegods.com.
Concert will showcase
renowned musicians visiting Manitou
Iivonen
Staupe
Vassiliev
World-famous violinist Petteri Iivonen, a native of Finland, will be the headliner in a Manitou Springs concert called “Sounds of Finland & Bartok.” Along with music from Finland’s Jean Sibelius, guests will hear Béla Bartók’s “Contrasts,” a flashy trio that legendary clarinetist Benny Goodman commissioned. Andrew Staupe, a famed international piano soloist, and Sergei Vassiliev, principal clarinetist of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, will join Petteri. Iivonen is the concertmaster (lead violinist) of the Paris National Opera Orchestra, an international soloist and prize winner of numerous international violin competitions. Staupe has appeared as piano soloist with the Houston, Minnesota and Baltimore symphonies, as well as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and is the professor of piano at University of Houston. The concert will start at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. Tickets are available at www.epicmustsee.org/shop and cost $39. Manitou residents receive 50 percent off; use MACHROCKS! as the discount code. Educational Partnerships Immersive Concerts (EPIC) is presenting the concert, which is funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage initiative.
9Health 365 Health Fair: Free and low-cost health screenings, advice and information from medical professionals. Must be 18 or older. 7 a.m.-noon, Manitou Springs Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave. (parking behind church). Information: 9HealthFair.org. To submit a calendar listing (at least 10 days before your event), email calendars@ pikespeakbulletin.com or mail a typed announcement to: Pikes Peak Bulletin, attn. Calendars, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829. No phone calls please.
Applications available for Manitou Springs Garden Club grants The Manitou Springs Garden Club is offering small grants, up to $300, to local organizations and groups that are enhancing the environment and/ or increasing the community’s sustainability and resilience. Applications can be downloaded from the club’s website, manitou springsgardenclub.wordpress.com, or requested by emailing emmymemont@ gmail.com. Applications can be mailed to the Manitou Springs Garden Club, P.O. Box 21, Manitou Springs, CO 80829; they are due May 1, 2022.
Fire at La Fun Courtesy image
The Manitou Springs Fire Department was dispatched at 7:09 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, to a structure fire at the La Fun motel, 123 Manitou Ave. The fire was in an abandoned room, and was extinguished with zero injuries to firefighters. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The motel closed last fall after the city revoked the business license; Manitou Springs Police officers responded frequently to calls at the motel.
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Urgency fuels results for Mustangs track and field
April 14, 2022
Standout Mustangs Anna Kilpela (girls track and field): Placed fourth in the 400-meter dash at the Thunder-Storm Invite. Kian O’Boyle (boys track and field): Took second in the 300 hurdles and helped the 4x800 relay team get a win at the Thunder-Storm Invite. Erica Sherwin (girls soccer): Scored the game-winning goal and recorded an assist as the Mustangs beat Cañon City.
Manitou sports calendar Friday, April 15 Track and field: At FountainFort Carson Invitational, 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 16
Photo by Marcus Hill
Henry Ilyasova pulls away from the pack during the 400-meter race at the Harrison Invitational.
By Daniel Mohrmann A week ago, Manitou Springs track and field coach Anna Mack stressed to her teams that as well as they’ve performed in moments, she wasn’t seeing the results that she had been hoping for. They had to work harder in practice. The Mustangs received the message, loud and clear, and put together a solid performance at the Thunder-Storm Invitational at CSU-Pueblo on April 9. Between the boys and girls teams, the Mustangs won seven events through the course of the day. And it wasn’t necessarily that they just worked harder in practice, but Mack emphasized that they didn’t have the luxury of easing into their top-level performances. “It was maybe that they needed to feel more of a sense of urgency,” Mack — John said. “The season isn’t that long. It’s longer than last year, but it’s not like we have six months to get it done. We had to start moving.” Lairden Rogge put together a solid sprinting performance, taking second in the 200-meter dash while claiming gold in the 400. The distance runners also had a good day: Henry Ilyasova took second in the 800 and Cody Kelley took fourth in the 1600. Kian O’Boyle took second in the 300 hurdles, and then
the 4x800 relay team of Rogge, O’Boyle, Kelley and Ilyasova won that race. Factor in the field events in which John Maynard won the high jump and long jump, while Anthony Snow and Parker Salladay each took top-four finishes in throwing events, and the Mustangs had an all-around great day. “As we get more conditioned, we’re just going to get better and better,” Maynard said. “This brings a lot of confidence for each of our teams.” Bella Coscetti had another standout day as she won the long jump, triple jump and pole vault, and finished second in the 300 hurdles. The girls got a big boost from the return of Kayla Apotheker, who finished fourth in the 100 and seventh in the 200. She missed time due to illness, but is Maynard intent on getting back to the level she thinks she should be running at now. “I need to know where to stop and know that my limit (right now) isn’t the same as everyone else,” she said. “This next meet I’ll be fully recovered and be able to run better.” The Mustangs next head to the Trojan Invite at Fountain-Fort Carson, which will take place Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16.
We’re just going to get better and better.
Track and field: At FountainFort Carson Invitational, 9 a.m. Girls soccer: Lutheran at Manitou, 11 a.m. Baseball: At Salida (double-header), 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 19 Girls soccer: Vanguard at Manitou, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20 Girls golf: At Pueblo East Invite (Walking Stick Golf Course), 9 a.m.
Thursday, April 21 Girls soccer: St. Mary’s at Manitou, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 22 Track and field: At The Classical Academy Invitational, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 Baseball: Colorado Springs Christian School at Manitou (double-header), 11 a.m.
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Girls soccer team gets back-to-back key wins
Courtesy of Joel Priest, the Durango Herald
Mariah Johnson fights off a Bayfield player late in Manitou’s victory on Friday, April 1.
By Daniel Mohrmann Before the season started, Manitou Springs girls soccer coach Ben Mack identified five key games his players need to compete well in to have a chance at a special season. It just so happened that two of those games were back-to-back on the schedule, giving the Mustangs a tough challenge early in the year. But they stepped up and accepted those challenges, getting 4-0 wins over Denver Christian and Cañon City last week. “(Of the five games I pointed out), if we could win three of those five, I thought we’d be sitting pretty good,” Mack said. “If we got two of those five, I figured we’d be OK.” So at worst, the Mustangs (6-1-1 overall, 1-0 Tri-Peaks) are in a good spot. The other three games Mack had identified were Jefferson Academy (a 2-0 loss on March 15), Lutheran (coming up April 16) and Colorado Springs Christian School (May 3). As of now, they certainly have momentum on their side, and that includes opening league play with a 10-0 win over James Irwin on April 12.
And what’s more important than the games they’re winning is how they’re winning them. The Mustangs were sure to get solid scoring from Erica Sherwin and Madrid Mack, but the supplemental offense has been good, as well. Sami Benge-Kulzer has scored in four of the past five games and has five total goals on the season. She and players such as Cassidy Kuzbek have added a different dimension to Manitou’s offensive scheme. “All of us have skills that aren’t shown that often,” Benge-Kulzer said. “You don’t get to see us as much as you’d see Madrid, but when you put us all together, we work really well as a team. We’ve built a good foundation.” They’ll get to see how solid that foundation is later in the week. The Mustangs play at home Thursday, April 14, for the first time in more than a month when they face Atlas Prep. Then they host Lutheran on Saturday. The CHSAANow.com coaches poll named the Lions the No. 1 team in the state this week. The Mustangs entered the poll on April 4 and held their spot at No. 9.
Baseball team sees first struggles at the plate Story and photo by Daniel Mohrmann “After (losing) that Woodland Park game If his team was going to be tested, Manitou and going on a six-game winning streak, that Springs baseball coach Brandon DeMatto kind of humbled us,” freshman Hayden Martinez preferred it be tested early in the year. said. “It’ll get us back on track and help us That’s what happened the Mustangs hosted regain our focus.” The Classical Academy on April 7 and suffered a Martinez has been an instant contributor for 10-0 loss, their first loss to a Colorado team this the Mustangs in his first year of high school and season. Perhaps the key to the has seen what the team is game was the Titans sending capable of at its best and when out left-handed pitcher Vinny things aren’t necessarily going Miller, who held the well. Mustangs (6-2-1 overall) to a The poor play against TCA .125 batting average. has a silver lining, however. It was a good reminder The Mustangs have plenty of for the Mustangs that, time to work on the flaws they although they are a very discovered for themselves, talented group of players, which gives them a great shot they still need to do a ton of at making improvements work to see the success through the course of the — Brandon DeMatto they’re hoping for this season. regular season. “That’s definitely one of “We’re happy this game the multiple messages we had,” DeMatto said. came early,” DeMatto said. “We’re happy we “We have to continue to work hard because there saw the arm we saw because now it shows us are teams out there that have more experience what we have to do from a practice perspective and have played at a higher level than we have.” to be ready for those kinds of arms. That’s what The Mustangs were limited to two hits, we’re working on now.” which came from Raymond McCaskey and Manitou heads to Jefferson Academy on Canon Feist. Thursday, April 14, then heads to Salida for a The Mustangs also struck out 11 times, Tri-Peaks double-header on Saturday. It will be which helped impart a little perspective to a team the league opener for the Mustangs; last week’s that had scored a combined 43 runs in its past double-header against Buena Vista was three games. rescheduled for May 7.
It shows us what we have to do from a practice perspective.
Manitou freshman Preston Rhodes runs for third base during the Mustangs’ April 2 win over the Evangelical Christian Academy.
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Sharing knowledge through ‘teas, tinctures and talismans’ Story and photo by Rhonda Van Pelt
arisa Madge Cutlip recently celebrated her first year in business as Wildflower’s Botanical Menagerie. But in a way, she’s been preparing for decades. She began studying herbalism 25 years ago, when she was in her early 20s. “It’s always been definitely a passion. But I didn’t really consider making it an actual career until I moved here almost 15 years ago,” Cutlip said. She’s from New Orleans, got “blown around” by Hurricane Katrina and eventually landed in Manitou Springs, where she loved the community and decided to stay. In between, she evacuated to Orlando, Florida, and took classes from a respected herbalist and teacher. That teacher had studied with Rosemary Gladstar, “kind of our fairy godmother of herbal medicine in our country at this time,” Cutlip said. Gladstar helped found Traditional Medicinals tea company and operates the Science & Art of CONTACT MARISA Marisa Madge Cutlip’s products Herbalism school, which offers certification The best way is to email her at are available at Brazen Bee. courses; Cutlip is halfway through her course, wildflowersjewelry@yahoo.com. which includes instruction on human anatomy. She’s also read every book on herbalism she She’ll teach “herb walkers” how to Time, Mighty Aphroditea and Awaken-Mint. could find and spent years independently studying. Find them at Brazen Bee, 10 Ruxton ethically harvest herbs at the best time, or to “I’ve just always been fascinated by how we Ave., where owner Courtney Henslee has have all these natural gifts available to us; plants grow the native plants themselves. encouraged Cutlip in her efforts, or through can provide almost anything we need,” Cutlip said. Cutlip also formulates tinctures such as manitoumade.com or Etsy (search for “I’m also fascinated by how a lot of people Rest Easy, a calming combination of valerian wildflowersbotanical), although she hopes to intuitively know what they need. And they’ll just root, hops, lavender, skullcap, passionflower launch a website soon. gravitate toward it.” and lemon balm. “Part of what I love Cutlip also has herbs in her If that’s not enough, she’s created Tea about creating tea blends family tree. Mail, 5-by-7-inch greeting cards with four and making it available One grandfather was a bonsai mini-samples of her tea blends, and tea to people is that it’s such master and one grandmother, she infusers that incorporate healing crystals — a wonderful form of said, could plant a branch and the talismans in her business slogan. She self-care,” Cutlip said. grow a tree. She’s learned that one uses them in jewelry; her bracelets, pendants She also puts ancestor served tea to Jean Lafitte, and earrings are also available through together custom teas a French pirate who wreaked Brazen Bee, ManitouMade and Etsy. after researching the havoc around the Gulf of Mexico And yes, she started Wildflower’s during best remedies for what in the early 19th century. — Marisa Madge Cutlip the pandemic. In fact, she came down with customers are going But it’s the Native American COVID-19 about that time. through. DNA she carries that resonates She immediately started making tea In addition to selling with Cutlip. blends for people who had COVID or were teas that she formulates from certified “I would never want to appropriate a culture, trying to recover from it, just to help heal organic herbs, she leads herb walks during but I do want to learn more about my ancestry their immune systems; she gave away many growing season. because I’m so drawn to nature. Going outside, of her products. “The goal is to show people what is that’s my church. That’s where I draw the most “When the pandemic hit, I kind of felt naturally growing in our area and here in inspiration and peace.” the need to change to shift focus a little bit. Manitou. We have medicinal herbs everyWildflower’s mouthwatering teas include Really stop fooling around and really focus where,” she said. “I want to increase that Honey Orange Sunset — one of her favorites on my herbal studies, and make sure that awareness so that people have an appreciation because she experimented a lot to balance the for the natural beauty around them.” people had community healing available.” flavors — Centered Soul, Dream Boat Sleepy
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April 14, 2022
Pikes Peak Bulletin 11
POLICE BEAT Manitou Springs Police Department Emergency call 911, non-emergency call 719-390-5555
Compiled by Rhonda Van Pelt
April 4
Manitou Springs Police officers received a report about a transient man sleeping near restrooms in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue. After contacting him, they discovered he had an El Paso County misdemeanor warrant. The officers served him with
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Carnivale 2005 needs a few volunteers for a variety of functions before Parade day and on the day of the Parade. Helping organize the marchers, serving as a runner, helping refurbish some of the giant puppets and masks and helping with post-Parade clean-up are among the tasks at hand. Those wishing to volunteer should call the Chamber of Commerce at 685-5089. Marchers are sought too. Pre-registration is not necessary, just be in costume at Memorial Park between noon and 12:30 p.m. Feb. 5. Groups, including musical groups, and individuals are welcome. Floats must be human powered since motorized vehicles are not allowed.
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Kelly Johnston’s second grade class at Manitou Elementary, led by Isabel Dufford, behind the large glass jar full of coins in the center, spearheaded the MSES tsunami relief effort at MSES and was soon joined by many all the other classes in the school. The cause has been taken up by students in all four district schools, at the initiative of the students themselves. See story, page 4.
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The 2005 Historical Speaker Series will present Dr. Lewis Archer as its opening speaker Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. in the Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee. The subject of his talk will be “The Broken Hear t of William Bell.” Dr. Archer has been an historical speaker in past years and attributes his interest in Manitou Springs’ history to his relocation here 13 years ago. He is a retired English professor from Whitwor th College in Spokane, Wash. His lecture is free and open to the public. The other scheduled 2005 speakers and their topics are: Feb. 6, Deborah Harrison, “Historic Hotels of Manitou.” Feb. 20, Nelson Rieger, “Early Colorado Artists of the Pikes Peak Region.” March 6, Kathleen Morrow, “Health of the Environment and Man.” March 20, Cathy Spalding, “The Archival History of Manitou.” The talks are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
By Jack Elder
City Finance Director Mike Leslie reported to City Council at Tuesday’s work session that there was approximately $32,000 available for implementing changes in the zoning code and related public processes for 2005. The recommendations submitted by consultant HB&A were itemized and came with the cost of each item included. HB&A will be contracted to perform the work of revising the code and establishing revised processes so the recommendations also served as a de facto bid on each item even though the firm’s involvement to date eliminates the requirement for a new bidding process. The 12 items on the HB&A list total nearly $91,000. HB&A also indicated several, mostly procedural changes, that can contribute to a more efficient and less contentious process that can be implemented in-house at no cost. Operating within the $32,000 available this year, council identified the creation of approval criteria for each zoning category, including downtown, projected to cost $20,000; revising and updating the public process, projected to cost $9,100; reevaluating the setback requirements in the general residential zone, which consumes as much as one-third of planning staff’s time, projected to cost $5,000 and adopting and implementing the National Fire Prevention Association’s standard 299 at a projected cost of $3,600. The NFPA standard would provide clear-cut guidelines, especially for construction on upslopes, where none exist now and thereby eliminate considerable negotiation,
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reports, hearings and general misunderstanding and arguments. Representatives of HB&A, City Council and members of city staff will now meet to finalize costs. At press time, it was not anticipated that further formalize action would be necessary to start the zoning and planning revision process as outlined Tuesday.
Council nears administrator choice Following Monday’s open house with finalists for the City Administrator position and a closed executive session Tuesday to review the candidates and the interview process that took place Monday, City Council appears to be embarking on final discussions with one or more candidates. Details from council executive sessions are, by law, not made public The four finalists are Elizabeth Black, District Manager for the Copper Mountain Consolidated Metropolitan District in Colorado; David Blanchard, City Manager of Blackhawk, Colo., from 2000 to 2003; Catherine Green, Director of Planning for the City of Pueblo from 1992 to 2004; and, Rick Sonnenburg, Town Manager of Monument. Bentley Henderson, Assistant Town Manager of Carbondale, Colo., withdrew from the process Friday The candidates were interviewed Monday by a panel of Colorado city managers and by City Council. The four then met with members of the public and with members of city staff. No public timetable has been set for the final hiring.
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April 5
At 0528 hours, MSPD responded to a criminal trespass report at a gas station in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue. The suspect, who’d been advised previously about trespassing, was cited and released. During routine foot patrol near the 3400 block of West Colorado Avenue, officers saw a homeless encampment with a small, uncontained campfire. It was in a dry, wooded area near a densely populated area and the man tending the fire had no obvious way to put the fire out. The National Weather Service had recently issued Stage 2 fire restrictions, banning outside fires. MSPD contacted a man in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue who was found to have an El Paso County misdemeanor warrant. The officers served him with a personal recognizance bond and released him. At 2022 hours, a nude woman was reported in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue. Manitou Springs Fire Department personnel located and evaluated her. While on scene, MSPD learned that she had stolen from a business, which wanted to press charges. She was charged with theft and released for medical care. MSPD officers stopped a vehicle near U.S. Highway 24 and 31st Street at 2300 hours. They discovered the vehicle had a fictitious license plate. It was seized as evidence, and the driver was cited and released. At 2332 hours, officers responded to the Penny Arcade to search for a lost cellphone, but were unable to find it.
April 6
At 0006 hours, a Park Avenue resident reported that his vehicle had been broken into and several items stolen between 3 p.m. and midnight. There is no suspect information.
A window was broken at a business in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue. The owner was on scene when police officers arrived. There is no suspect information. MSPD received a phone call at 1906 hours regarding lost property; the owner’s credit card was being used. There is no suspect information, but MSPD will continue to investigate.
April 7
A lost purse was turned in to the MSPD. There is no identifying information in it, and it has been placed in found property for safekeeping. At 1835 hours, officers were called to an unattended death in the 500 block of Crystal Hills Boulevard. No signs of trauma or foul play were noted. The county coroner was called to the scene.
April 8
MSPD responded to a medical call in the 500 block of Manitou Avenue at 0230 hours. The reporting party told officers and emergency medical services that he only wanted a ride to the hospital to get out of the cold. The man was cited for false reporting and released. Officers responded to a residential burglary in the 00 block of Beckers Lane. When they arrived, they contacted a man on scene. While they were investigating, another man showed up. MSPD viewed surveillance camera footage showing both men on the property. The officers took both into custody for forced entry (residence) and having a controlled substance. They were transported to the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. MSPD contacted a woman in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue; she was found to have a local misdemeanor warrant. She was served a personal recognizance bond and released.
April 9
At 0050 hours, officers attempted
to stop a vehicle in the 3300 block of West Colorado Avenue. The driver drove away and was last seen in the area of Uintah and 24th streets. MSPD responded to a check-thewelfare request on Highway 24 in El Paso County. Officers contacted a man walking west on the eastbound side of the highway wearing only underwear; he was hypothermic. MSPD detained him and he was transported to a hospital under a medical hold. A suspicious incident was reported in the 100 block of Manitou Avenue. Officers contacted a man wanted on two local felony warrants, and he was booked into CJC. At 2155 hours, MSPD stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of El Paso Boulevard. The driver was found to have a canceled driver’s license and multiple local misdemeanor warrants. The driver was cited, given a personal recognizance bond and released.
April 10
Officers located a stolen vehicle in the 00 block of Manitou Avenue at 0200 hours. The registered owner was contacted and the vehicle was towed. There are no suspects at this time. While investigating, the officers contacted a man in the area. He was found to have several misdemeanor warrants through the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, and was given a personal recognizance bond and released. MSPD stopped a vehicle speeding in the 00 block of Manitou Avenue. During their investigation, the officers discovered the vehicle’s registration was expired, the driver had a revoked license and the vehicle was not insured. It was impounded. At 2116 hours, officers stopped a spray-painted pickup truck in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue. The driver failed to yield and drove away. After following the vehicle for a short time, the officers terminated the pursuit. There is no suspect information.
COURT UPDATE Ashlynne Perez pleaded guilty to criminally negligent child abuse resulting in death and is scheduled for a final hearing Friday, April 15, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket. Her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the head July 6 outside a Manitou business.
Her husband, Carlos Perez, is scheduled for a pre-trial conference on Friday, April 29. Currently, no information is available about the cases of Matthew Barton and Timothy Hilt, former Manitou Springs High School teachers accused of sexually assaulting students.
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Art Events
Live Music Friday, April 15
Armadillo Ranch, Barely Garcia, 9 p.m. Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Christian Love, 6:30 p.m. D’Vine Wine, Dylan Teifer, 5:30 p.m. Kinfolks, Hitman McGruph, 8 p.m. Lulu’s, Nordista Freeze, Killer Whale, Summer Like the Season, 8 p.m. West Side Barrelhouse, Barefoot Family Caravan, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 16
Armadillo Ranch, Battle of the Bands: Big Sky, 9 p.m. Buffalo Lodge, karaoke, 5 p.m. Kinfolks, TnT Guitar Jam, 8 p.m. Mother Muff’s, Barefoot Family Caravan, 8 p.m. West Side Barrelhouse, Eternal Temples, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 17
Armadillo Ranch, The Donnie Darkos, 2 p.m. Mother Muff’s, brunch jam, 11 a.m. Trails End Taproom, bluegrass jam, 2 p.m.
Monday, April 18
Armadillo Ranch, jam circle, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19
Jives Coffee Lounge, folk jam, 7 p.m. Mother Muff’s, karaoke, 8 p.m. Townhouse Sports Grill, open mic, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20
Armadillo Ranch, Mark “Muleman” Massey, 7 p.m. Front Range Barbeque, Countywyde , 6:30 p.m. Kinfolks, open mic, 7:30 p.m. Lulu’s, Colorado Springs Contemporary Jazz Big Band, 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
Jives Coffee Lounge, Irish music series, 7:30 p.m. Townhouse Sports Grill, karaoke, 9 p.m. Trails End Taproom, open mic, 6 p.m.
Friday, April 22
Lulu’s, Joshua Ray Walker, Jesh Yancey and the High Hopes, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 23
Armadillo Ranch, Battle of the Bands: Family Elephant, 9 p.m. Buffalo Lodge, karaoke, 5 p.m. Mother Muff’s, West Side Rhythm Kings, 8 p.m. To submit a live music listing, email calendars@pikespeakbulletin.com at least 10 days before your event. We welcome high-res photos of bands, which will run if space allows.
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Special Events
Blue Hands Festival: Spend time indigo dyeing during this unique event. Learn easy shibori techniques and dye beautiful pieces in indigo to take home. Bring your own natural-fiber T-shirts or use those provided. Please note that those supplies are limited. Have something small like washcloths or a tired pair of linen pants you’d like to overdye or change? Bring it and make it beautiful. Space is limited and registration is required. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. Information: www.manitouartcenter. org or 685-1861. Manitou Springs Middle and High School Choir Concerts: Support youth arts at the middle and high school spring choir concerts. The high school will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, and the middle school will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13. District Auditorium, 110 Pawnee Ave. Information: mssd14.org or 685-4755.
Art Classes
E-Commerce for Artists Class: Artists can learn how to improve their e-commerce sales during this course. Experienced entrepreneur Brandon Lee will lead a discussion on the pros and cons of the major platforms, and dive into the top three considerations that artists should make before choosing one. Free. Registration required. 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 21. Manitou Springs Library, 515 Manitou Ave. Information and registration: ppld. librarymarket.com/ecommerce-artists or 531-6333, ext. 6202.
FAB LAB: Make things, fix things and build things. Come and create cool projects. Learn how to use tools, expand your skills and expand your world. Kids younger than 13 should be with a parent. Participants can come to a single class or attend a series. Class sizes are limited to eight. 3:05-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Manitou Art Center, between 513 and 515 Manitou Ave. Information: www.concretecouch.org.
Makerspace Certification Classes: The Manitou Art Center offers certification classes for a variety of equipment in its makerspace. Most are free to MAC members and library card holders. Times and dates vary. 515 Manitou Ave. Information: www. manitouartcenter.org/learn. Teaching Opportunity: The Pikes Peak Arts Council and the Small Business Development Center are seeking experienced artists to teach classes for Courses for Creatives. Artists will be compensated for their time for each class that they teach (typically $150 per class). Classes are usually taught from
5:30-7:30 pm. on third or fourth Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Apply at tinyurl. com/esmdcc3c.
Calls for Artists
Manitou Public Art Projects: Creative Alliance Manitou Springs has announced three new calls for artists, with more to come soon. The public art projects currently listed include an art installation on the Beckers Lane Bridge and two sculptural works slated for installation in Manitou’s eastern commercial district. CRANE will waive application fees for artists who live or work in Manitou. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 22. Information and application: manitouspringscd.org/calls.
Labor Day Art Festival: Commonwheel Artists 48th Annual Labor Day Weekend Art Festival has applications available for fine art and contemporary craft artists. This is a highly juried art festival. Exhibiting artist must be the creator of all art shown in their application, and must be present at the art festival displaying their accepted artwork. Deadline for submission is Sunday, May 15. Applications can be downloaded at: www.commonwheel.com/2022-festivalapplication.html. Information: www. commonwheel.com/festival or 577-7700.
Ongoing Art Exhibits Van Briggle — The Manitou Connection: See one of the largest exhibits of Van Briggle pottery in the Pikes Peak region. Learn more about Artus and Anna Van Briggle’s creation of this iconic pottery works and the connection of its later ownership and operations to historic Manitou Springs. Check website for hours. 517 Manitou Ave. Information: manitouspringsheritagecenter.org or 685-1454.
“Wunderkind”: An exhibition of young artists featuring work from high schools from throughout the Pikes Peak region. Runs through April 30. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. Information: www. manitouartcenter.org or 685-1861.
“We Are Here, You Are Here”: Current artwork reflecting the themes of trails, tales, compasses, journeys, maps and expansion. Artists for this show are Lisa Cush (painter), Jennifer Hanson (potter and painter), Sara Keller (potter) and Claire Steele (photographer). Runs through April 30. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Cañon Ave. Information: commonwheel.com or 685-1008. Chavez Gallery: Liese and Kris Chavez share their latest works. Open 3-6 p.m. Saturdays. Private tours available by appointment. Information: www.chavezartgallery.com or 963-6925.
To submit a calendar listing (at least 10 days before your event), email calendars@pikespeakbulletin.com or mail a typed announcement to: Pikes Peak Bulletin, attn. Calendars, 513 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829. No phone calls please.
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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to the Liquor Laws of the State of Colorado, Mona Lisa of Colorado Springs, Inc. d/b/a Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant (Jeff Kiepke, owner), has requested the licensing officials of the City of Manitou Springs to grant a new Hotel and Restaurant Liquor License. The application is for the property located at 733 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO. A hearing on this application will be held at Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Avenue, at 6:00 p.m. on May 3, 2022. Written comments may be filed with the Office of the City Clerk, 606 Manitou Avenue until 5:00 p.m. April 27, 2022. For additional information, contact City Clerk Judy Morgan at 606 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829; 719-685-2554; jmorgan@manitousprongsco.gov. /s/ Judy Morgan, City Clerk Publication Date: April 14, 2022 Published in Pikes Peak Bulletin COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200017 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 18, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): IVAN L FEARS Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for BAY EQUITY LLC Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: October 01, 2018 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 02, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 218115335 Original Principal Amount: $249,399.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $246,182.49 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LEGAL DESCRIPTION Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 3835-109(5) recorded May 13th, 2020 at Reception #220065703 EXHIBIT “B” TRACT A: A PORTION OF THE NW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 15 IN TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., P.M., EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO THAT IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE SOUTH ONE-QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 15, RUN EAST ON THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF, A DISTANCE OF 620.52 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE MIDLAND TERMINAL RAILROAD, NOW ABANDONED; THENCE NORTHWEST ON SAID LINE 2182.64 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE IN SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE COINCIDENT WITH SAID LINE ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 1939.5 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 449.9 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF A TRACT HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO BENJAMIN W. PARSONS AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1390 AT PAGE 405 OF THE E L PA S O C O U N T Y R E C O R D S ; THENCE CONTINUE ON THE LAST MENTIONED CURVED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 56.1 FEET TO THE END POINT OF SAID CURVED COURSE; THENCE NORTHWEST COINCIDENT WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED RIGHT OF WAY LINE ON A COURSE TANGENT TO THE END POINT OF THE PREVIOUS MENTIONED CURVED COURSE, A DISTANCE OF 143.9 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT HEREIN DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE ON THE LAST COURSE NORTHWEST 141.59 FEET; THENCE ANGLE RIGHT 90° NORTHEASTERLY 100.0 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON SAID LINE 141.59 FEET; THENCE ANGLE RIGHT 90°
SOUTHWESTERLY 100.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. TRACT B: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 15 IN TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, BEING A PORTION OF THE FORMER RIGHT OF WAY OF THE MIDLAND TERMINAL RAILWAY COMPANY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID R I G H T O F WAY AT T H E M O S T N O RT H E R LY C O R N E R O F T H E TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED TO BENJAMIN W. PARSONS AND ALDORA C. PARSONS RECORDED IN BOOK 1390 AT PAGE 405 OF THE RECORDS OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 903089; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE DESCRIBED HEREBY; THENCE CONTINUE NORTHWESTERLY 100 FEET ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF LINE; THENCE ANGLE RIGHT 90° NORTHEASTERLY 100 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY 100 FEET ON SAID NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE; THENCE ANGLE RIGHT 90° SOUTHWESTERLY 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. NO. 1 - A RIGHT OF WAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING A PART OF AN EXISTING ROAD, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT: A PORTION OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF (N 1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE MIDLAND TERMINAL RAILWAY COMPANY, SAID POINT BEING 15 FEET NORTHWESTERLY THEREON FROM THE INTERSECTION POINT OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1966 AT PAGE 771 OF THE RECORDS OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, WITH THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY AFORESAID; SAID INTERSECTION POINT ALSO BEING THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THAT TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1390 AT PAGE 405 OF SAID EL PASO COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY ON A CURVE TO THE RIGHT HAVING A RADIUS OF 10.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 79°09’22”, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 13.82 FEET; TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVATURE; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY ON SAID COMPOUND CURVE, HAVING A RADIUS OF 305.24 F E E T, A C E N T R A L A N G L E O F 10°36’14”, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 56.48 FEET TO A POINT OF TANGENCY; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTHWESTERLY ON THE TANGENT TO THE LAST MENTIONED CURVE, A DISTANCE OF 115.34 FEET TO INTERSECT THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT TRACT RECORDED IN BOOK 1966 AT PAGE 771 AFORESAID; SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE BEING ALSO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 85°33’36” SOUTHEASTERLY ON SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT TRACT RECORDED IN BOOK 1966 AT PAGE 771 AFORESAID, A DISTANCE OF 15.04 FEET TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF THE LAST MENTIONED TRACT; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 99°11’00” NORTHEASTERLY, A DISTANCE OF 181.4 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE MIDLAND TERMINAL RAILWAY COMPANY; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 85°01’00” NORTHWESTERLY, A DISTANCE OF 15.00 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, AND TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO USE. NO. 2 - A RIGHT OF WAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS BEING A PART OF AN EXISTING ROAD, OVER THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT; A PORTION OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF (N 1/2) OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE-QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 68 WEST, OF THE 6TH P.M., EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF THE MIDLAND TERMINAL RAILWAY COMPANY, SAID POINT BEING 60.13 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY THEREON FROM THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THAT TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1390 AT PAGE 405 OF THE RECORDS OF El PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, SAID MOST NORTHERLY CORNER POINT BEING ALSO THE INTERSECTION POINT OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF THAT TRACT DESCRIBED IN DEED AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1966 AT PAGE 771 OF SAID EL PASO COUNTY RECORDS; AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE AFOREMENTIONED; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 60.13 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER AFORESAID; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 94°59’00’’ ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THAT TRACT AS RECORDED IN BOOK 1390 AT PAGE 405, A DISTANCE OF 181.4 FEET TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF THE LAST MENTIONED TRACT; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 80°49’00” SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE LAST MENTIONED TRACT, AND ON THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 1504 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE ANGLE LEFT 94°26’24” NORTHEASTERLY, A DISTANCE OF 151.68 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AND EASTERLY ON SAID CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 30.00 F E E T, A C E N T R A L A N G L E O F 90°14’24”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 47.25 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT OF TANGENCY AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE MIDLAND TERMINAL RAILWAY COMPANY. Also known by street and number as: 8966 PICABO LN, CASCADE, CO 80809. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. If applicable, a description of any changes to the deed of trust described in the notice of election and demand pursuant to affidavit as allowed by statutes: Pursuant to Corrective Affidavit re: Scrivener’s Error Pursuant to C.R.S. 3835-109(5) recorded May 13th, 2020 at Reception #220065703 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 public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 05/18/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/18/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009348426 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200029 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 28, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): YVETTE M KNUTSEN Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Date of Deed of Trust: September 17, 2015 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 22, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 215103360 Original Principal Amount: $183,150.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $188,206.28 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. LOT 31, BLOCK 1, COTTONWOOD KNOLLS, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 6750 SPROUL LN, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 06/01/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 4/7/2022 Last Publication: 5/5/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/28/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Anna Johnston #51978 Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP 1391 Speer Boulevard, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 00000009394503 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
14 Pikes Peak Bulletin
April 14, 2022
UNIVERSAL CROSSWORD Edited by David Steinberg
“SHORT MONTHS” By Brooke Husic
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Last week’s answer: Joe and Theo Kirkendall, Mike and Lisette Casey, Thomas Chisesi, Annie Schmitt and Doug Edmundson identified it as a photo on the historic plaque on the Cañon Avenue bridge.
Happy Cats Haven – Pet of the Week Hello, I’m Isadora, an emerald-eyed beauty with a sparkling purrsonality and long luxuriant fur! I came back to the Haven because my owner could no longer care for me, so I am looking for my new furever home! I’m a friendly gal who loves soft pets and scratches, just watch my tail flick with excitement! Sudden sounds or movements may send me hiding, but with gentle coaxing I’ll come back out. This means I’ll do best in a calm home without kids or dogs, but other feline-friendly cats are fine. I’m about 6 years old and you can adopt me for $100, which includes my spay, vaccinations, microchip, food and litter starter kit, and a free well-kitty checkup.
Happy Cats Haven: 719-362-4600, 327 Manitou Ave. Adoptions by appointment only until further notice. www.HappyCatsHaven.org, www.Facebook.com/HappyCatsHaven.
Humane Society – Pet of the Week Hi, I’m Bianca and I’m an 8-month-old Queensland Heeler mix. I’m very nervous, so please let me come to you first or approach me slowly. I promise, I still like people, I just need some time to warm up first and then you can see that I’m a sweet girl. Staff members and volunteers have been helping me with my shyness and I’m getting better every day! I enjoy spending time outside where I can explore new smells and go on walks to help me gain confidence. My adoption is $350, and I come with a voucher for a veterinary exam, vaccinations, 30 days of pet health insurance and a microchip, and I am already spayed. Just ask for Bianca (1576413).
Humane Society: 719-473-1741, 610 Abbot Lane. Call for hours. www.hsppr.org.
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Pikes Peak Bulletin 15 LEGAL NOTICES
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200035 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On February 1, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): David E. Fleming Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Primelending, a Plainscapital Company, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for MASTR Asset Backed Securities Trust 2006-WMC3, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006WMC3 Date of Deed of Trust: April 13, 2006 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 17, 2006 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 206055254 Original Principal Amount: $224,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $225,396.95 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. LOT 5, BLOCK 2, WEST OAK RIDGE SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 290 Candletree Circle, Monument, CO 80132-7104. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 06/01/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 4/7/2022 Last Publication: 5/5/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 02/01/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO10152 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200026 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 25, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): EUGENE SANCHEZ Original Beneficiary(ies): OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION , as Trustee for ABFC 2004-OPT2 Trust, ABFC Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2004-OPT2 Date of Deed of Trust: September 25, 2003 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 02, 2003 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 203231006 Original Principal Amount: $131,400.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $94,358.88 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. 64154-02-027 LOT 18 IN BLOCK 28 IN REPLAT OF BLOCKS 19, 24, 27, 28 AND 32, PARK HILL SUBDIVISION NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 3631 GARLAND CT, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910-2800. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 05/25/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 3/31/2022 Last Publication: 4/28/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/25/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Alison L. Berry #34531 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 18-019606 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200027 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 26, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): Quan Dang Nguyen Original Beneficiary(ies): 5Star Bank Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: 5Star Bank Date of Deed of Trust: April 22, 2021 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: June 10, 2021 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 221113060 Original Principal Amount: $1,000,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $640,000.00 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. LOT 15, IN BLOCK 1, BROADMOOR BLUFFS ESTATES, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO (Assessor Schedule No. 6507204077). Also known by street and number as: 4350 Reginold Ct, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 05/25/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 3/31/2022 Last Publication: 4/28/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/26/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Thomas M. Haskins III #17651 S&D Law 1290 Broadway, Suite1650 Denver, CO 80203 (303) 399-3000 Attorney File # 5Star 10-001 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200014 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 14, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): BENJAMIN C. OLSON Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC., its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: December 06, 2018 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: December 07, 2018 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 218140819 Original Principal Amount: $205,214.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,629.95 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. LOT 8 IN BLOCK 2 IN PIKES PEAK PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 8, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO. The Deed of Trust legal description was corrected by an Affidavit of Correction recorded on 1/12/2022 at Reception No. 222005624, records of El Paso County, Colorado. Also known by street and number as: 1606 Glacier Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 05/18/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/14/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # CO11231 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200018 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 18, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): RUTH A. WYATT-CURTIS Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as nominee for CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Date of Deed of Trust: July 29, 2014 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: July 30, 2014 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 214067889 Original Principal Amount: $164,957.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $143,500.58 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. LOT 23, IN BLOCK 7, IN GARDEN RANCH SUBDIVISION, MEADOWLAND ADDITION NO. 1, FILING #1, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C-2 AT PAGE 67. Also known by street and number as: 3630 WINDFLOWER CIRCLE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918-4538. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 05/18/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/18/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Scott D. Toebben #19011 Randall S. Miller & Associates PC 216 16th Street, Suite 1210 Denver, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 21CO00172-1 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200019 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 18, 2022, 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 El Paso records. Original Grantor(s): JAMES L. PRIBBLE and NORMA IRENE PRIBBLE Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for THE MORTGAGE COMPANY, its successors and assigns Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: February 06, 2004 County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 17, 2004 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 204043111 Original Principal Amount: $144,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $110,017.66 Pursuant to CRS §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 with 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. LOT 2, IN BLOCK 2, IN DANKENBRING’S GLENVIEW, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 401 WILHELMIA AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE 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. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 05/18/2022, at The El Paso County Citizens Service Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Ste 1020, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the 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: 3/24/2022 Last Publication: 4/21/2022 Name of Publication: Pikes Peak Bulletin IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; DATE: 01/18/2022 Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: David R. Doughty #40042 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990 Attorney File # 20-024563 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’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015
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