Pikes Peak Bulletin Oct 20 2022

Redevelopment plan for former Cheyenne Village clears hurdle Painting the Town

By William J. Dagendesh

A request to demolish three structures at 183 Crystal Park Road, the former Cheyenne Village, dominated the Oct. 18 Manitou Springs City Council meeting.

Council voted 7-0 to uphold a recommendation to demolish the buildings, finding it economically impractical to rehabilitate or relocate the structures. Also, council voted 7-0 to approve the major development plan in accordance with the City Planning Commission and staff recommenda tions, with the following conditions:

• A Public Facilities and Service Impact Report shall be submitted and reviewed in conjunction with a Major Subdivision application;

• The required future Major Subdivision application shall be raised to the review authority of the City

Just about a half-block away, work on the Turtle Project was occurring at a crosswalk on El Paso Boulevard in front of SunWater Spa. The mother turtle — about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle — and her babies are intended to slow down drivers in the area. From left: Vince and Leilani Coleman, Manny Pulido and Kat Tudor.

Photos by Rhonda Van Pelt

Organizers and volunteers work on the Hiawatha Gardens mural on Tuesday, Oct. 18. It’s 106 feet long, and is inspired by a vintage postcard featuring the building’s history as a dance hall. From left: Becca Sickbert of the Creative Alliance Manitou Springs; K8e Orr, a project organizer and designer; and volunteer Nicole Riggio.

Parents voice turnover concerns to D14 school board

By William J. Dagendesh

Concerns over the departure of numerous staff and teachers highlighted the Oct. 17 Manitou Springs School District 14 Board of Education meeting.

Held in the Middle School Media Center, the meeting heard comments from a packed house of frustrated parents and former D14 educators who want to know why more than 50 staff members, many of them teachers, left D14 during the past almost three years.

Earlier this year, D14 parents formed the group Stand Up For Manitou to investigate what caused the turnover. The group is challenging D14 by insisting they fix the alleged high personnel turnover.

The group wants to understand how decisions

(Editor’s note: See the story that begins on page 5.

being made impact students, why personnel have not returned to work and how parents can ensure that D14 remains the region’s most desirable district. About 60 D14 families comprise the group.

Some parents said they had noticed many of their favorite teachers were leaving one right after the other. As a result, the group conducted an exit survey that pointed to culture and leadership as the possible reasons for the departures.

MSHS Robotics

On Oct. 8 and 9, MSHS robotics students, led by coaches Steve Bethke and Marcus Jordan, participated in the Kendrick Castillo Memorial Tournament (KCMT), which is dedicated to a student who lost his life at the Highlands Ranch STEM School.

This was the rst competition-style meet for this new group of students where everyone participates and is engaged in every problem. Madison C. and Dylan McR. are the co-captains and are gaining valuable leadership experience.

The team feels much more ready for the start of the season in January … and the kids had FUN!

The coaches have received many positive comments from the parents and are told they are doing something impactful. Way to go, students and coaches!

MSHS Math Team

Planning Commission (making a recommendation) and City Council (decision authority); and

• A continuous sidewalk will be added on the east side of Crystal Park Road adjacent to the property.

Councilors and meeting attendees heard comments from the planning director, applicant and residents. The applicant, Manitou Cabins LLC, wants to remove the structures located in the Keithley Log Cabin historic sub-district.

Structures there have been neglected for decades and require major repair. The developer wants to add housing to the western part of the property and renovate the remaining original buildings for housing. One way to do this is to restore and revitalize the buildings built before 1953 near Crystal Park Road.

According to Planning Director Hannah Van Nimwegen-McGuire, the Historic Preservation Commission last month reviewed and approved the material change of appearance certification request, which seeks approval to demolish a maintenance shop built in 1975 and two duplexes built in 1967.

“The maintenance shop is on the northeastern portion of the site, closest to Sutherland Road, and the two duplexes (are) interior to the property, but more on the eastern portion, a little east of the proposed cul-de-sac,” the planning director said.

A study was conducted to determine the validity of removing a portion of this property from the historic district. According to the study, the three structures don’t embody what is considered to be a historic or unique log cabin district.

“Through that study, we determined the structures did not meet (historic) criteria and the HPC agreed with those findings,” she said.

Slides revealed severe structural deterioration. The applicant states the maintenance shop and two duplexes are not economically feasible to rehabilitate due to their location specifically, causing obstacles for the major development plan.

“The major development plan is required to help offset the cost to rehabilitate the existing structures west of the creek. In order to rehabilitate those structures, private lots need to be sub-divided and sold to help fund some of those costs,” Van Nimwegen-McGuire said.

“In order to subdivide new lots, there has to be an access road, shown on the development plan, right through the maintenance shop. The HPC found there was an economic hardship to this particular project.”

William Guman from William Guman & Associates Ltd. spoke on behalf of Manitou Cabins. Guman provided a copy of the public notification that went out to 149 residents informing them of the pending application. About 92 neighbors toured the cabins and asked questions about their history and costs to renovate.

“We went from 10 to nine lots on the development plan for the eastside of Sutherland Creek. We presented a plan to our neighbors two years ago that started with about 19 lots. We realized from the input we got that 19 lots was something the community was not going to accept on that small of a site. Through negotiating and presenting our amended plans, we’re down to the nine lots you see on the development plan,” Guman said.

Resident Kathleen Nims asked to have a sidewalk and row of parallel parking installed next to the cabins. And resident Karl Stang added, “This new development, with its associated vehicle traffic, will be a major impact for the neighborhood.”

Resident Matt Ferguson said lots 1-7 are not viable for development.

“On one side, you’ve got an unstable hillside and slope from 30 to 50-plus degrees. That’s why the east side of the property has never been developed. We ask that City Council require a Tier III study be completed before approving the major development plan application,” Ferguson said.

That means that the building plans are drawn to provide a superior protection, and the physical construction of the building ensures the plans became a reality.

Manitou Cabins co-owner Nancy Johnson said she understands neighbors’ concerns.

“This property has been vacant for a long time, and nobody has done anything to it. They feel this is an extension of their property,” Johnson said.

Resident Mark Zapel resides near the northwest

boundary of lot 6 in the proposed development. He said the development will negatively impact him and surrounding homeowners.

“If that hillside is compromised, that affects our foundation and homes. I think lots 1-7 should have a slope-stability analysis done at this stage,” Zapel said.

Resident Laura Steinbach said the property is being developed in a way that preserves the cabins.

“I think the owners have done a beautiful job and have a genuine interest in maintaining the cabins,” Steinbach said.

Manitou Cabins owner Dale Stamp said he sought to enhance the property for the community.

“When Cheyenne Village owned this property, they abandoned the maintenance and upkeep. We were fortunate to get the opportunity to work on this project. We’ve done everything possible and put together a great team,” Stamp said.

Resident Jamie Kaufman said, “I think it’s reasonable for neighbors to ask for a level of detail that helps us feel more comfortable. I don’t believe there are any guarantees when you purchase a property. … I don’t believe there are any victims in regards to the process because people have some objections.”

The applicant offered to provide a continuous sidewalk along busy Crystal Park Road, which resonated favorably with residents and council.

Councilor Julie Wolfe said, “I am not a fan of having a section with no sidewalk so cars can pull in to their property. This is a family neighborhood.”

Councilor Natalie Johnson said, “This project is going to be successful. I am comfortable with where we are.”

Councilor Judith Chandler added, “Overall, I think the pros outweigh the cons.”

Councilor Nancy Fortuin said she believes adequate protections have been put in place. “I want them (residents) to feel like we’re supporting them,” Fortuin said.

The next step is to enter the subdivision process and conduct Tier III work before lots can be sold.

The next City Council work session is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.

— Dale Stamp

We were fortunate to get the opportunity to work on this project.

Letters to the Editor

Proposition FF is right choice for our kids

To the editor:

Ballots are arriving in our mailboxes for this year’s midterm election. One ballot issue, Proposition FF, stands out — and I think we should vote “yes.”

Now, I could tell you I want us all to vote for FF because, as a teacher at our high school, I know my students are more focused and ready to learn when they’ve eaten breakfast before coming into my classroom.

I could tell you that students are less disruptive, more eager to learn and engage with one another, when they know that lunch is a certainty before classes resume in the afternoon. I could quote Abraham Maslow and continued research indicating the value of meeting basic needs (like food!) before learning, and how I see that play out daily in my classroom, but I don’t think I need to.

I could tell you that FF is funded not by a tax increase but by imposing a cap on certain deductions taken by taxpayers who make more than $300,000, how eliminating those high-income deductions would raise roughly $100 million a year, reimbursing districts for provided meals. But I don’t think I need to.

I could also tell you about how last year, when the federal government implemented a program allowing schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public-school kids regardless of household income during the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity rates declined dramatically —the “Household Food Security in the United States in 2021” report shows the lowest rate for food insecurity for both individuals and children since records began.

I’m not sure I even need to tell you that.

Because when it comes down to it, passing Proposition FF would quantifiably reduce child hunger in Colorado; if that’s not enough to get a “yes,” I don’t think I’d need to say anything else.

Pierce Gillard

Penrose’s event was based on economic calculations and was merely another one of his masterful tourism promotions, giving rise to The Broadmoor hotel and his other properties. Good business. But Penrose did little more in 1912 than to cast Native people in a circus of his own making, and he recruited his “own Indians” for the task.

By listening to real Native comments last week at the Indigenous Day closing potluck, I heard no interest for similar schemes to be repeated again. Comments made there were in good humor, but they were no joke.

It would be nice to honor and better understand the long-held traditions of Colorado’s Native people. But you can’t do that at an annual banquet.

The mayor seemed to have been given the nod to rebuild a new foundation in the spirit of truth for Manitou’s Native past … and future. The role of promoters and advocates could become inclusive.

I speak only for myself. But, it seems history was made in Manitou Springs on Indigenous Day 2022 and many more are needed in a larger circle to write a new storyline of truth and legitimate sharing.

Dale Latty

Natives were given warm Manitou-style welcome

To the editor:

On behalf of the Manitou Springs Indigenous People’s Day Committee, we would like to thank the community for the warm and enthusiastic welcome you gave the Native people during the weekend of Oct. 8-10. One hundred and ten years after the original dedication ceremony for the Ute Trail, the welcome was carried out with vigor and passion in true Manitou style.

As the Host Nation, the Utes were the most conspicuous, but we had representation from many other tribes, including the Cheyenne, Arapahoe, Apache, Comanche and Shoshone.

Indigenous People’s Day was a good start

To the editor:

Manitou Springs recently honored Native people in a historic event. Mayor John Graham’s part was remarkably heartfelt. Although he gave credit to others, his emotions spoke about deep empathy for the history of Native people in Colorado.

Event participants and representatives were often difficult to distinguish throughout the two-day program. The planners did a nice job … but were they well-positioned to write another chapter of the same story?

Native riders entered Garden of the Gods in 1912 for “ceremony” in the original storyline. No claims can be made for the reason riders took part. But for Spencer Penrose, it was a theatrical undertaking that he organized, promoted and paid for.

The success of the day was a team effort. Foremost, the Manitou Springs Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee should be recognized for providing a critical grant to get the project underway. Without the MACH support, we would likely not have undertaken the effort.

Additional generous support — both financial and in-kind — came from SunWater Spa and the Smokebrush Foundation. Jason Wulf and his family provided the horses. Without their help, we could not have had the special touch that the horses brought.

Only one place on Earth lies on this Ute migration route, sandwiched between the majesty of Pikes Peak (“Tava” in Ute) and the beauty of the Garden of the Gods, and graced with mineral springs.

It was home to the Natives and they’ve been welcomed back. We should all be proud to live here.

Manny Pulido, Michael Aku, Don Goede, Michael Howell, Lyn Ettinger-Harwell and John Graham

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Some residents blame stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the turnover. However, Manitou Springs High School parent Brenda Holmes-Stanciu, who is leading the group, said the survey found that COVID-19 isn’t even one of the top 10 reasons for the departures.

“We are concerned … we want to reverse the trend of these (people) leaving D14. The survey is valuable,” Holmes-Stanciu said.

Some former personnel said D14 doesn’t value its people. Others claim their ideas and professional expertise are dismissed, and that they have no support from the district. Still, some have pointed to dishonest behavior from within the district as the reason for these departures.

During the public comment segment, some parents spoke on behalf of teachers who fear retaliation or losing their jobs if they speak out against D14. No solution was reached, leaving residents to ask how D14 plans to retain its staff and bring back those who have left.

Holmes-Stanciu said she believes the survey merits further investigation. She hopes the BOE will take the matter seriously and have someone survey the current teaching staff to learn more.

“Public awareness is the first step for change. We are demanding answers to questions. We are becoming a divided community,” Holmes-Stanciu said.

H’Krih Shelhamer said she and others want the BOE to act on the information provided them.

“We didn’t want to base our judgments on rumors and hearsay. I would love for the members of the board to come up with solutions,” Shelhamer said.

“Manitou kids deserve better. District administrators are unwilling to accept feedback. It is you who can turn it around,” resident Annaken Toews said,

D14 parent Sarah Linster said she believes a solution can be found if people work together.

“The culture has become toxic. … Students are

experiencing a lot of turmoil. How can we address these concerns in the best way possible to our kids?” Linster asked.

Longtime resident Mary Tatum, mother of 2013 and 2014 MSHS graduates, said she and other parents feel the culture needs change. Tatum previously said young women had been sexually assaulted by teachers, and that one of her daughters once overheard a teacher making a date with a female student between classes.

“I want to know if there is evidence of wrongdoing within the current leadership at D14. Is there evidence of retaliation if someone speaks out?” Tatum said.

Jessica Moen said, “I have felt targeted for speaking out… In a regulated system, feedback is welcome.” Another woman asked, “Who is retaliating against whom and what is the cause of that retaliation?”

The district’s director of student success, Kolleen Johnson, even invited the BOE to speak with parents. “Talk to us. I know I won’t make everyone happy… But, I will talk with them,” she said.

ing to the unknown negatively impacts students. Most D14 staff and educators are happy, she said.

“My kids graduated from here and one of them returned to teach. I don’t know why many people have left. I hear kids laughing. … However, there are some parents who can’t get over COVID and are making it difficult for kids,” she said.

The BOE did not respond to parents’ comments.

However, in a statement to the Bulletin, D14 Superintendent Elizabeth Domangue thanked former employees for bringing the matter to the board’s attention. Domangue said the BOE is aware of the many reasons some employees have left the district, and that the information provides data for improvement.

Students are experiencing a lot of turmoil.

— Sarah Linster

Trevor Robbins, a former MSHS teacher, said speaking out brings negative consequences.

“I am not in education anymore because I know that if you speak out, what is going to happen,” he said.

Former teacher Kimberle Spraggins said the district would do well to help build bridges instead of barriers.

“If critical feedback creates a defensive response rather than a curious one, the defensiveness is a symptom of a dysregulated system,” she said.

One unidentified woman said Manitou kids deserve better.

“District administrators are unwilling to accept feedback. It is you who can turn it around,” she told the BOE.

Although most attendees expressed their concerns, others defended the board. Maggie Santos said some angry voices stand out and that over-react

“We know that there are always opportunities to grow and feedback is helpful. I invite former employees to meet to discuss any concerns or thoughts that would be helpful for progress. My door is always open, and I am always happy to talk in hallways, driveways, games, community events, etc.,” Domangue wrote.

She explained that the new Human Resources team is continuing with practices that have been highly successful for recruiting and retaining employees in all positions. Also, it’s leading efforts to seek feedback in new and different ways that are formative, she said.

“For example, we are excited about rolling out ‘Let’s Talk’ (through K12 Insights) to all staff, students and parents. This is a platform for sharing concerns and celebrations via an online platform where people can choose to be anonymous or not,” Domangue wrote.

The superintendent said she is working with the BOE to create a community-engaged and facilitated dialogue with all stakeholders.

“This will be facilitated by a group outside of Manitou Springs. As with anything involving staff, I can’t speak about confidential personnel matters,” Domangue said.

The next regular BOE meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3.

SUFM members talk more about their methods, goals

By Rhonda Van Pelt

Brenda Holmes-Stanciu is a 30-year veteran educator, mostly in Colorado Springs District 11. She has two children at Manitou Springs High School and has lived here since 2001.

She’s also at the forefront of the Stand Up for Manitou group’s attempts to learn more about why teachers are leaving District 14.

Holmes-Stanciu spoke to the Bulletin face-to-face on Friday, Oct.

7, along with another SUFM member who wants to remain anonymous. That part of the conversation was by phone because the person didn’t want to be seen near the Bulletin office.

Holmes-Stanciu’s long career, which includes teaching college education classes, has equipped her with knowledge about the education process at all levels.

“I get to work with administra

tors, I get to work with and mentor new teachers. So I get to have a feel for where people are struggling and where they’re gaining confidence. And I have worked with principals,” she said.

Holmes-Stanciu said she had to step back from being involved in D14 while raising her children and working full-time, but recently has been able to focus on the local schools.

Then, she said to herself, “Wait a minute, let’s take a look and see what’s going on” with the numerous departures from D14.

According to statistics from the Colorado Department of Education, District 14 reported a 23.9 percent total staff turnover rate between the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.

“Turnover rate” is defined as the number of people the district did not report as employed in the position category in the most current year (regardless of the reason for leaving), divided by the previous year’s head count. It’s unclear how many simply moved to a different “position category” in the same district.

Looking at the CDE’s statistics for all El Paso County school districts, the lowest turnover rate between those two school years was at Miami/ Yoder, with 16.9 percent, and the highest was at Hanover District 28, with 46.9 percent turnover.

The department’s statistics for turnover rates between the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years are broken out into position categories.

Manitou’s total staff turnover rate was 18.58 percent in that timeframe. The rate for teachers only was 8 percent; for principals only, it was 11.11 percent.

El Paso County’s lowest total staff turnover rate was 13.24 percent at Calhan RJ-1 in that timeframe; its highest was, again, Hanover District 18, with 38.18 percent.

The anonymous SUFM member who spoke by phone explained how they researched the number of departures from D14.

“In the (school) board documents, you can find lists for every month that there’s a board meeting. So that’s every month, a list of retirements and resignations by month,” they said.

“I started in July 2021 and counted July, August, September … through June of 2022. So I literally went through every single personnel report to every board meeting and counted.”

Holmes-Stanciu has heard from people unhappy about the SUFM’s activities; the members have been accused of having their own agenda.

“There’s no one in this team that is thinking, ‘I’m going to step into the superintendent role.’ Or ‘I want to be a principal,’ or ‘I have a friend that I’m going to place into that position.’ We have not at any point had those types of discussions,” she said.

The anonymous SUFM member also mentioned something they want

the community to think about.

“One of the things that this group frequently discusses is the fact that these are taxpayer dollars. It is perfectly appropriate for there to be a level of oversight. … None of us in this group believes in making trouble for the sake of trouble. We are seeking constructive solutions,” they said.

and proceedings of the District Accountability Committee.

(Editor’s note: As the Bulletin’s only full-time employee, I have not had the time to research the documents. In the interest of fairness, I will write a story incorporating that information and, hopefully, more of Domangue’s input for the Oct. 27 issue.)

psychologists, conducted the survey.

Before then, Holmes-Stanciu said, the group spent a great deal of time and energy tracking down and reaching out to 88 former D14 teachers. They found contact information for 61 former staffers who had resigned and retired (not including bus drivers and kitchen staff).

According to the Newmeasures presentation, 53 people completed the survey, amounting to 87 percent participation. (See graphic for their answers to one set of questions.)

“We’re not going after Elizabeth, we’re going after the system in place,” Holmes-Stan ciu said.

To both of them, and the SUFM group as a whole, this is about ensuring that teachers feel valued. They’re hearing, rrepeatedly, that teachers’ viewpoints and ideas are listened to, but not acted upon.

One of the community’s major concerns has been the departures of five District 14 principals.

They were: Chris Briggs-Hale from Ute Pass Elementary, who retired after the 2021-22 school year; Russ Vogel from Manitou Springs Elementary, who retired in June 2020; Ron Hamilton, who left Manitou Springs Middle School in February 2020; Markus Moeder-Chandler, who left Manitou Springs High School in July 2020; and Jesse Hull, who left MSHS after the 2021-22 school year.

CDE statistics show D14 principal turnover as 11.11 percent from 2018-2019 to 2019-2020 school years.

Dr. Elizabeth Domangue was hired as D14 superintendent on a three-year contract to replace Ed Longfield. That contract began July 1, 2019, and has been renewed through the 2023-24 school year.

Domangue responded to the Bulletin’s questions via email; much of what she wrote has been included in the school board meeting story that begins on page 1. She also sent links to documents chronicling information about budget adjustments and staffing,

Holmes-Stanciu has been vocal about the D14 situation — speaking during school board meetings, writing guest editorials in the Bulletin and talking with a Colorado Springs Independent reporter for a story that also ran in the Sept. 22 Bulletin.

That willingness to be the face of the SUFM group has led to a lot of feedback from former and current D14 teachers.

“I had people calling me that I’ve never physically met,” she said Oct. 7, gesturing to a binder full of interviews she’s compiled.

“When I would have a conversa tion with somebody about their experience, it was not a half hour. These were very long, very thoughtful conversations.”

Most of what the group has is confidential since they were comments on a survey that didn’t obtain permission to share them.

That survey, as reported in the Sept. 22 Bulletin, resulted in answers from 53 staffers who left during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. Newmeasures, a Colorado-based firm comprised of organizational

“You can respect them, you can give them the autonomy to bring their expertise and their passion and their creativity and innovation to the table, because it betters the organization. In turn, they are excited and energized,” the anonymous member said.

“At worst, is actually actively undermining people. It’s just heartbreaking.”

HOW THIS WORKS

The Bulletin’s opinion publication policy allows people who fear negative consequences to remain anonymous in print, as long as the editor knows their names. That information goes no further.

Between Sept. 22 and Oct. 13, we published five letters from people who requested anonymity. We have received three additional letters that will, most likely, run in our Oct. 27 issue, because this newspaper believes in free speech and strives to reflect the community’s concerns and give voice to the voiceless. However, we didn’t have space in this issue for them.

We cannot emphasize this enough: Everyone is welcome to share their opinions in a civil way through guest editorials and letters to the editor. We do not pick and choose which ones to publish and we do not express opinions publicly about any person or issue.

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City staff continues working hard for community

Courtesy of Denise Howell, Manitou Springs city administrator

Fall is upon us, and it has been a busy summer! The city has been focusing on our proposed 2023 Budget, which City Council will vote on at the Nov. 15 (first reading) and Dec. 6 (second reading) meetings.

Before then, we are asking for your feedback at our community budget meeting (see box). There, you can learn about the proposed budget for each department and fund, as well as comment on city allocations. I hope to see you there!

I am pleased to announce that our annual financials are exceptionally healthy, with a budgeted ending unassigned General Fund balance of approximately $5 million-$5.5 million, or around 55 percent of our yearly operating expenditures, plus debt.

To put that into perspective, the Government Finance Officers Association recommends an ending fund balance no lower than 17 percent of operating expenditures!

Keeping a healthy budget was a priority, with the possibility of Colorado Springs voters approving the legalized sale of recreational marijuana, and we will step into 2023 with a great deal of financial flexibility.

Our projected ending fund balance for 2023 should be $6 million to $6.5 million, depending on our expenditures. This is approximately 58 percent of our yearly operating expenditures plus debt, which is, once again, a very healthy fund balance.

The city is also pleased to announce the completion of various improvement projects! Within this last quarter, the MAPS Project and the Serpentine Roundabout Redesign were completed — with only landscaping improvements left to do. Both projects are great improvements to vehicle and pedestrian safety on Manitou’s west end.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of all our residents and business owners while we improve our roadway and utilities infrastructure. It is an important undertaking that must stay current to have modern and maintainable roadways, water lines, sewer lines, gas lines and electrical conduit throughout Manitou Springs.

But budget and roadwork are far from all that city staff has focused on this year. Below are some of the accomplishments of each department through Oct. 1:

• 655 potholes filled;

• 274 fire hydrants flushed;

• 40,905 linear feet of sewer and water preventative maintenance;

• 165 neighborhood services cases;

• 95 neighborhood services inspections;

• 218 property improvement permits;

• eight Planning Commission applications, active and received;

• 94 press releases;

• 657,596 people reached on Facebook; and

• 3,475 times Manitou Springs has been mentioned in the media.

As you can see, staff remains busy and continues to work hard for Manitou Springs. The city is fortunate to have dedicated, hard-working and customer-focused staffers who care about the community.

On a final note, I want to ensure that all residents are aware of our Energy Efficiency Rebate Program. This initiative, which was only possible through the hard work of our Housing Advisory Board, incentivizes energy-efficient home improvements to your property!

Our annual financials are exceptionally healthy.

• 577 households signed up for the free Residential Downtown Parking Program;

• 654 Residential Parking permits issued;

• 9,835 parking citations;

• 250 youths participating in city recreation programs;

• 13,025 pool patrons;

• 124 park and recreation work orders;

• 15 trees planted;

• 16,266 utility bills mailed;

• 3,602 invoices paid;

• 216 business licenses issued and/or renewed;

• 32 liquor licenses processed;

• 35 City Council agenda packets prepared;

Rebates through your water bill are awarded for the cost of insulation, air sealing, heat pumps, water heaters, high-efficiency toilets, irrigation equipment and more. For more information, please visit: bit.ly/ MSRebates.

As always, our doors remain open for anybody who has questions, comments and/or concerns. In addition, every month (except this November!), I host an opportunity to sit down with community members at Adam’s Mountain Café over coffee to discuss whatever comes to mind. Please view our calendar at manitouspringsgov.com to find out future dates for Coffee with the City Administrator!

IF YOU GO

The community budget meeting will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Hagnauer Gallery inside the Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. To view the proposed 2023 Budget, visit bit.ly/ MS2023Budget.

Donations being accepted for Warm Clothing Drive

Manitou Springs Real Estate LLC is sponsoring its annual Warm Clothing Drive. Clean, gently used winter clothing such as coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, scarves and boots will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 2.

All sizes are accepted, but there is a heightened need this year for men’s shoes, boots, socks and gloves. Please drop off donations at the MSRE office,

727 Manitou Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, or call 685-0220 to have someone come pick it up.

MSRE staff will give away the clothing in front of the office 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Hot chocolate, hot cider and popcorn will be served.

All items will be given away for free to anyone — no questions asked.

Upcoming dates released for free grocery distributions

Join City Administrator Denise Howell and city department directors for a community meeting about Manitou Springs’ proposed 2023 budget. The event will start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in the Manitou Art Center’s Hagnauer Gallery, 513 Manitou Ave.

Community members can learn about the proposed budget for each department and give feedback on how the city allocates its funds.

To view the proposed 2023 Budget, visit: bit.ly/MS2023Budget.

Care and Share’s free groceries distributions will continue at the Pool & Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave. It is a shopping experience, meaning everybody is welcome to receive as much, or as little, of groceries as they want.

Distributions take place noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Upcoming dates are Nov. 1 and 15, and Dec. 6.

Thanks for support during CS Utilities pipeline project

Courtesy of Colorado Springs Utilities

We’d like to thank Manitou Springs for being patient with us!

In the summer of 2020, we began a five-year natural gas pipeline project called “Mesa to Manitou.”

With your help and patience, we recently completed the first two phases of the project. These phases included the replacement of 10,000 feet of coated steel pipe that showed signs of corrosion in Manitou Springs.

Cumulatively, the project included the installation of nearly two miles of gas pipeline in an area with narrow roads, homes near one another, limited access and tourist activity. The unique characteristics of the underground soil — large amounts of rock — posed additional challenges.

Considering the challenges, this effort would not have been possible without the collaboration, kindness and patience of the community.

We want to thank Manitou’s leadership, public

works, police and fire departments, schools, businesses, residential customers, tourists and anyone else affected by the project for being supportive about it. We know the noise, limited access and road closures were not easy for you and your neighbors. Yet, everyone was amazing, and we greatly appreciated it.

Lastly, Manitou Springs will greatly benefit from this gas pipeline. It will provide safe and reliable service to the community in the years ahead.

Everything you need to know about voting in Nov. 8 election GoVoteColorado.gov

The election is fast approaching — it’s Tuesday, Nov. 8 — so here are some helpful tips.

If you are registered to vote and your information is current, you should automatically receive a mailed ballot. Check your registration and ensure your current address is on file at GoVoteColorado.gov.

Ballots should be mailed to registered voters by Friday, Oct. 21. If you haven’t registered by then or need to update your address, the deadline is Monday, Oct. 31.

You can register in various ways:

• Online — if you have a Colorado driver’s license, a Social Security number or an ID card from the Division of Motor Vehicles, you can register at GoVoteColo rado.gov.

• By mail or email — download the registration form from the above website, complete it and send the printout to the El Paso County Clerk and Recorder’s Office. Information: clerkandrecorder.elpasoco. com/elections.

• In person — go to the county clerk’s office to obtain and file a registration form. You are automatically registered, if eligible, when you receive or update your Colorado driver’s license. Or register at a voter service or polling center in El Paso County through Election Day. See tinyurl.com/EPCvotesites for locations.

To submit your ballot, you can mail it to the County Clerk’s Office or drop it off

in person at a voter service and polling center location listed on the Clerk and Recorder’s Office website.

Manitou Springs’ voter service and polling center in City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave., will be open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, and Tuesday, Nov. 8. Bring along an acceptable form of identifi cation; they’re listed at tinyurl.com/ ColoradoIDs.

Secure drop-off boxes will be open 24 hours a day from Oct. 17 through Nov. 8. Manitou’s ballot box is just east of City Hall.

You can track the status of your ballot by signing up at Colorado.ballottrax.net.

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, Oct. 31: voter registration deadline for a mail ballot (can register on Election Day if voting in person).

Monday, Oct. 24-Tuesday, Nov. 8: in-person voting.

Tuesday, Nov. 8: polls are open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Mailed ballots must be received by 7 p.m. (postmarks don’t count).

COLORADO RACES

U.S. Senate: one seat

U.S. House: all eight seats, including one new one

Governor and lieutenant governor State Senate: 17 of 35 seats State House: all 65 seats

Chamber releases info about parking for Coffin Races

The Emma Crawford Coffin Races & Parade will return Saturday, Oct. 29, in downtown Manitou. The parade starts at noon, followed immediately by the races.

Racers’ applications are due Oct. 21.If you want to walk in the parade, fill out the form at manitous prings.org/coffin-parade-application.

In its 28th year, the event is expected to attract as many as 10,000 spectators. Visitors are encouraged to arrive several hours early to allow time for travel and to beat the crowds.

There are several options to avoid hassles:

• Park for free at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, the Division of Motor Vehicles parking structure, and pay $5 for a round-trip ride on one of the shuttles that will run continuously 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;

• Park at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd., and bike to the races. PikeRide is offering a 30-minute free bike ride on one of their electric bicycles using the code EMMA2022. The bicycle valet will be located in Memorial Park until 2 p.m., or lock up at one of many bike racks around town; or • Catch a ride with Uber/Lyft/Z-trip. A designated drop-off/pick-up spot will be at the Chase Bank, 484 Manitou Ave.

A Coffin After-Party will take place in Soda Springs Park with food, beer garden and free entertainment for all ages. Check www.emmacraw fordfestival.com/coffin-races-after-party.html for more info.

For updated information on the Emma Crawford Festival event details, go to manitou springs.org/emma-crawford-coffin-races.

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Business promotes physical,mental healing through

nature

By William J. Dagendesh

local business is being recognized for inspiring clients to explore nature as a way to heal emotionally, mentally and physically.

Caring Nature LLC, based in Colorado Springs, seeks to draw clients into nature and add nature into their life for wellness, learning, adventure, community and joy through classes, experiences and consultations.

Owner Sheree Lynn, who started the business in September, believes nature possesses healing powers, and research confirms the healing and restorative effects of nature on the body and mind.

This nature-related therapy is often referred to as ecotherapy, forest therapy, forest bathing, Shinrin-Yoku or Sami Lok.

Studies show that some trees emit invisible chemicals called phytoncides that can help reduce stress hormones, lower blood pressure and improve immunity. The growing popularity of nature’s natural healing power, ecotherapy and wilderness therapy inspired Lynn to open Caring Nature, she said.

“Nature cares for us by providing food, water, medicine and mental health. Nature is caring and we should care for her. I opened Caring Nature to get people, businesses and kids out into nature, and to get nature into their ‘spaces’ to benefit their mental health,” Lynn said.

To do this, Caring Nature offers healing hikes in Garden of the Gods, one of the world’s most beautiful classrooms. Lynn has a park permit to conduct her business activities there.

Also, she provides outdoor professional development for businesses and experiential learning for schools.

Caring Nature offers art therapy courses during which people work with only natural elements. Lynn also offers seasonal-themed hikes focusing on wellness or team-building hikes tailored for organizations.

Indoor and outdoor space design for homes, schools and businesses, unique professional development for business, nature classes (gardening

“Nature is caring andwe should careher.for ”

with native plants or art with nature) or Colorado travel consulting also are available. Outdoor experiential education includes social-emotional, ecology, environmental justice and adventure-oriented education.

“My mission is to get people back to nature for wellness and education,” said Lynn, who believes nature is the best classroom and teacher.

Lynn has a wealth of education and experiences as diverse as the clients she serves. She earned a master’s in geography and environmental science from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, a master’s in math/computer science and a master’s in educational leadership.

A Colorado Springs resident for two decades and an educator for almost that long, Lynn worked in Telluride schools and in School Districts 11 and 20, and served as an environmental scientist in Aspen. She holds a principal license for California, Colorado and Florida, and once served as a mathematics department chair and teacher.

A community activist, she leads

environmental science professional development for teachers worldwide, teaches social emotional strategies to counselors from Cameroon to Fiji and has volunteered with the Camaronal Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica. Each of these experiences assists Lynn in her mission.

So far, her most popular services have been designing indoor and outdoor spaces and the art therapy courses.

“After the pandemic, there has been a mental health crisis at work and school. I use nature to improve wellness at work, home and school,” Lynn said.

Caring Nature improves sense of community, and could support the ambiance of Manitou Springs’ businesses, homes and schools, she said.

“I’m writing for a grant to provide experiential education for schools, and consult with businesses on unique professional development ideas.”

Lynn said her business offers “unique, fun, experiences that make you feel healthier. No one offers what I do.”

Caring Nature is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Information: caringnature.org or 719-322-7986.

Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt

Sheree Lynn stands near a ridge in Garden of the Gods on Friday, Oct. 14.

— Sheree Lynn

Volleyball team bounces back to defeat Florence

By Daniel Mohrmann

The Manitou Springs girls volleyball team is in a good spot to advance to the postseason, but needs to get back to its winning ways.

The Mustangs had another crucial Tri-Peaks match on Oct. 13, this one against Woodland Park, and suffered another loss.

After taking the first set from the Panthers, the match completely flipped and Manitou came up on the losing side of the 20-25, 25-16, 25-22, 25-15 effort.

Needing a win, the Mustangs (11-9 overall, 5-5 Tri-Peaks) hit the road to Florence on Oct. 18 and put together a dominant match, winning in just three sets.

“For whatever reason, whenever we play Florence toward the end of the regular season, it seems to drag the morale down,” coach Crissy Leonhardt said. “I don’t know if it’s the environment or the team. But they play really well, they’re very disciplined.”

But the Mustangs were simply better. Grace Allen led the attack with 10 kills, while Lily Glass led the team with nine digs and 13 assists.

With the regular season ending soon, the Mustangs are trying to get themselves into a position where they can be playing their best volleyball ahead of regionals. Thirty-six teams advance to regionals and, as of Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Mustangs sat at No. 17 in the CHSAA Selection and Seeding Index.

“We’re going to have a really good mindset and confidence,” Leonhardt said. “It’s what we’ve been stressing a lot lately and they’ve responded very well.”

With games against Colorado Springs Christian School, Atlas Prep and University remaining, the team will keep responding to that approach, hopefully, in a way that has them playing sound volleyball at just the right time.

Mustangs drop third in a row before final homestand

By Daniel Mohrmann

A fast start in Alamosa couldn’t last as the Manitou Springs football team fell 51-12 to the Mean Moose on Oct. 14.

It’s the third straight loss for the Mustangs (3-4 overall, 0-3 Tri-Peaks), who are looking at flipping the script over the next couple of weeks to finish with a successful output this season.

“We have two games left and we’re two games away from having a winning record at 5-4,” coach Stu Jeck said. “I think for us, being 2-7 last year and fighting now to be 5-4 with La Junta and Lamar ahead of us, we still have a lot to play for.”

The Mustangs were the first team on the board, thanks to a 63-yard touchdown run from Logan Moore. He finished the night with a team-high 120 rushing yards and was the Mustangs’ best source of offense.

The loss still stings, however, and the players are shifting gears to generate some positive momentum for their final two games, both of which will be played at home.

“We just have to go out there and play our best,” Tyler Maloney said. “Us winning out is our goal right now and for that to happen, it’s going to take all of us.”

It has been no secret that Manitou’s growth isn’t just

about what the team can accomplish this year, but for the overall future as well. Jeck has a long-term vision that certainly contains short-term success as one of its goals, but the feel of the program has Manitou football trending in a positive direction, even after a third straight loss.

“The things that he has done as a head coach and the things we’ve done with him as our head coach, we’ve seen so many changes from past seasons that will help us,” Maloney said. “Whether it’s fundraising or just really creating a standard for our team to play the right way and get in the gym (in the offseason). He’s pushing us to be better players in the future.”

Jeck has gotten a good look at the difference between the Mustangs and teams that have played at a higher level this season. The biggest disadvantage for the Mustangs is their youth, but as Jeck sees it, that just leaves a lot of room for growth.

“It’s a commitment to getting bigger, faster and stronger,” Jeck said.

“I’ve told our freshmen and sophomores, which make up half our team, that when they look across the line and see those kids that are bigger, faster and stronger and also two years older, that has to be our goal. Get bigger, faster and stronger.”

Manitou sports calendar

Friday, Oct. 21

Football: La Junta at Manitou, 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 24

Volleyball: At Atlas Prep, 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27

Volleyball: University at Manitou, 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28

Football: Lamar at Manitou, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Cross-country: At state meet (Norris Penrose Event Center)

Photo by Bryan Oller Hannah Ruger defends the net during the Mustangs’ match against Woodland Park. Sierra Dunlap (9) waits to see what will happen.

We’re going to have a really good mindset and confidence.

— Crissy Leonhardt

We’ve seen so many changes from past seasons that will help us.

— Tyler Maloney

Manitou soccer teetering on verge of playoff berth

By Daniel Mohrmann

The Manitou Springs boys soccer team has played more in the style that will best lead to success, but the results were mixed after the Oct. 11 win against Lamar.

The Mustangs suffered a 1-0 loss at Woodland Park on Oct. 13 and then turned around to get a non-league win over Pagosa Springs on Oct. 15.

Gavin Smith and Evan Yount scored goals in the win over the Pirates, which could have prepared the Mustangs for a big showdown with Atlas Prep on Oct. 18. But the Mustangs lost to the Gryphons 2-0.

“I thought we played organized in the back even though they had almost all the possession in the first half, which was kind of by design,” coach Ben Mack said. “We absorbed that attack and they didn’t scare me at all and I didn’t think they’d score.”

As of Monday, Oct. 17, the Mustangs (8-4-1 overall, 1-2 Tri-Peaks)

sat at No. 24 in the CHSAA Class 3A boys soccer Selection and Seeding Index. The playoff field consists of 32 teams, so they’re still very much in play, but have a tough regular season

finale against James Irwin on Thursday, Oct. 20.

Manitou missed the playoffs a year ago, so being in the fight at this point is encouraging for players who have

battled all season long.

“This makes Thursday phenome nally important,” midfielder Luke Donegan said. “It’s vital that we win that game. I want to make the playoffs.”

For most of their league matches, the Mustangs have employed a style of play based on building its offense from the back of the formation. They’re trying to keep games close and win them with 1-0 or 2-1 scores, as seen in the past week.

That will be quite the challenge for the Oct. 20 match with James Irwin, considering that the Jaguars average four goals per game and have scored fewer than three goals just once in four league contests.

“We’ll have to push forward,” Mack said. “If we can sneak a goal in quickly then we’ll probably go back and defend. But if we need to push for a goal, we’ll try to do what we have to do.”

As of now, the Mustangs appear in line for a playoff berth, which was a big goal at the beginning of the season. But with one important game left, this team knows that it can’t leave anything to chance.

Cross-country runners gearing up for regionals competition

By Daniel Mohrmann

The Manitou Springs cross country team is preparing for its biggest week of the season. After resting a while after its last race at the Vanguard Courser Lightning Invitational, the Mustangs will head back to Monument Valley Park on Friday, Oct. 21, for regional competition.

That’s where both teams, the boys and the girls, will run for a chance to qualify for the state meet. This has been a productive season for the Mustangs; Cody Kelley and Cody Wyman have each run several impressive races, capped by Kelley’s Tri-Peaks championship almost two weeks ago.

The boys team has huge expectations not just for this week, but for what they can accomplish next week at the state meet.

“It comes down to this part of the season, and

training is set up for us to have our best races at regionals and the state meet,” coach Andy Sherwood said. “I hope that everyone can start pulling things together and having as complete of an effort that we’ve seen so far.”

The biggest payoff on the girls side could be getting some representation at state.

Gaia Drotar and Ellen Lowe have put together solid seasons and have seen progressive growth throughout the season. Each recorded personal records at the league meet and will look to better those numbers on Friday.

“We’re in a tough region on the girls side,” Sherwood said. “It’s always going to be tough for us to get into the state meet with the way the region is structured. But we’ve built a really strong foundation. Gaia has come so far this season and I

Standout Mustangs

think that Ellen has a lot to do with that in pushing her along.”

Heading into regionals, there is no doubt that this has been a very important season for both programs.

The boys lost 2022 graduate Henry Ilyasova, who had been a steady source of success and yet, they’re having arguably a better season as a team than they were a year ago. That’s been a testament to the foundation built in previous years and maintained by a new crop of runners.

The quest now is to build that same foundation for the girls. This year has been a significant sign of building that foundation.

A great payoff would be state representation. But if it doesn’t happen, next year will provide an enlightening measurement of progress.

Logan Moore (football): Had 120 rushing yards and a touchdown in the loss to Alamosa. Gavin Smith (boys soccer): Scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Pagosa Springs.

Ayla Flett (volleyball): Led the Mustangs with seven kills in the loss to Woodland Park and had eight kills and six service aces in the win over Florence.

Photo by Bryan Oller

Gavin Smith yells encouragement to his teammates during the Mustangs’ match against Pagosa Springs.

I want to make the playoffs.

— Luke Donegan

Community Events

Saturday, Oct. 22

Native Seed Share: Collect native Colorado seeds during the second annual seed swap at the Garden of the Gods Visitor Center. You do not need seeds to attend. Clearly labeled, native seeds only. No vegetables, herbs or mystery seeds. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1805 N. 30th St. Information: gardenofgods.com or 634-6666.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Homeschool Day at Rock Ledge Ranch: Enjoy a self-guided tour of the historic site. Guests can explore the displays and demonstrations, check out the petting zoo and learn about farming and other activities. $4. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 3105 Gateway Road. Information: rockledgeranch.com or 578-6777.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Fermentation Basics: Curious about food preservation techniques that do not require turning on the stove? Join Pikes Peak Permaculture for this skills series class on fermentation. Includes a brief history talk and the opportunity to make some ferments

to take home. $65. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: www.pikespeakpermaculture. org/event/fermentation-basics or 685-0290.

Saturday, Nov. 12

Remembering the New Deal in Colorado Springs: Join the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum and members of A New Deal for the New Deal organization for an afternoon exploring this fascinating era in the Pikes Peak region. The program features a research roundtable, where participants will provide insight into research on topics ranging from the Manitou Experimental Forest to food in the New Deal Era. Afterward, guests may attend a brief reception featuring the Ian Ferguson Trio. 2-4:15 p.m. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St. Information: give.cspm.org or 385-5633.

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.

Volunteer Opportunites

Manitou boards and commissions

The Historic Preservation Commission needs two regular members and two alternates; the Housing Advisory Board needs three regular members and two alternates; the Park and Recreation Advisory Board needs one alternate; the Planning Commission needs one alternate; and the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage board needs one alternate. To apply, submit an application form (available at tinyurl.com/jb9fyz9e), a letter of interest and a resume and/or statement of qualifications to City Clerk, 606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs 80829 or to cityclerk@ manitouspringsco.gov. Information: tinyurl.com/Manitou-boards-com missions.

Red Rock Canyon

The Friends of Red Rock Canyon advocacy group is seeking volunteer experts to present RRC-related topics during Talk and

Walk programs. Email friends@ redrockcanyonopenspace.org or call David at 719-685-4792. Also, the city of Colorado Springs is organizing volunteer work days on second Saturdays through October. They start at 8 a.m. and last four to six hours. Sign up to receive news about volunteer activities at redrock canyonopenspace.org/volunteer.

Chamber of Commerce

People who are familiar with the area and like helping others are needed to assist at the chamber. Information: 685-5089.

Community

Congregational Church

People to help with the office, worship services and pantry are all needed and welcomed. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: 685-5255.

Heritage Center

The Manitou Springs Heritage Center needs volunteers to greet

Happenings

Through October

Sunday Night Frights at the Museum: Join the Heritage Center for a month of scary films. 6 p.m. Sundays. Oct. 23: “Attack of the Monsters.” Concessions available for purchase. Donations welcome. 517 Manitou Ave. Information: manitouspringsheritagecenter.org or 685-1454.

Skeleton Craze: Throughout the month of October, you’ll find skeleton friends lurking in spots around town. Vote for your favorite, and the best skeleton will be crowned at the end of the month. Ballots available at the Chamber of Commerce, 354 Manitou Ave., or vote at tinyurl.com/SkeletonCraze2022vote. Information: manitousprings.org/ skeleton-craze.

Boo at the Zoo: Safe, fun and familyfriendly, this annual event welcomes kiddos of all ages to trick-or-treat booths sponsored by local organizations. As a bonus, all candy provided comes from companies that support animal conservation. $19.75, with special pricing for members, military and seniors. Pre-purchase of tickets highly encouraged. 4-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21-23 and 28-31. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Information and tickets: cmzoo.org or 633-9925.

Ghost Stories of Old Manitou Walking Tours: Learn the stories of real people from Manitou Springs’ history as the ghosts come back to visit. $16 advance or Heritage Center members; prices increase at the door. Children 11 and younger are free with adult. Advance tickets recommended — tours usually sell out. Tours begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 20-22 and 27-28. Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave. Information: www. manitouspringsheritagecenter.org or 685-1454.

“Terror and Tease”: The Champagne Cabaret and La Burla Bee present this perfect blend of burlesque and theater. The narrators will take the audience on a creative retelling of classic scary stories as they are treated to adult-themed interpretations of classic characters. Burlesque performers bring a sexy twist to the Headless Horseman, Pennywise and other terrifying creatures. 21 and

older. $30. 8-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22. Lulu’s, 107 Manitou Ave. Information: ticketweb.com, search “tales of terror and tease,” or 424-7637.

Haunted Lantern Tour: Wind your way deep inside Cave of the Winds and hear spine-chilling ghost stories, learn about unexplained phenomena and explore the true raw history of Cave of the Winds. This haunted lantern tour has extra spooky appeal for those of you looking for hair-raising fun. $45. Tours begin at 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through October. Also open Halloween eve. 100 Cave of the Winds Road. Information: caveofthewinds.com or 685-5444.

Friday, Oct. 21

“Rocky Horror Picture Show”

Shadow Cast Showing: The time-honored tradition of props, call-backs and shenanigans reigns supreme at the Iron Springs Chateau. $25. 9-11:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 27-29. Iron Springs Chateau, 444 Ruxton Ave. Reservations: 685-5104 or info@ironspringschateau.com. Information: ironspringschateau.com.

Saturday, Oct. 22

“Ghost Fish — Legend of the Lake”: Puppets, close-up magic, swashbuckling sword fights, mermaids, monsters and music abound in an unforgettable adventure. Staged on the trails of Bear Creek Nature Centers, children ages 3 and older and their families will walk from scene to scene as the story unfolds. $15. Hikes depart every 15 minutes. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 245 Bear Creek Road. Information: theatreacrossborders.com/ghost-fish.

Thursday, Oct. 27

The Antici-pation Cast Presents “Rocky Horror Picture Show”: Enjoy the cult classic with a talented shadow cast and your own special survival pack. This is a 16 and older show with adult themes and content. $25 admission or $65 for a VIP experience. 7-11 p.m. Other showings available throughout the weekend and on Halloween. Lulu’s, 107 Manitou Ave. Information and tickets: jkproco.com or 460-0932.

Arts Events

Special Events

Big Loud Silent Auction: The Big Loud Silent Auction is the Manitou Art Center’s signature fundraising event. Featuring works from local and regional artists (who receive 50 percent of the proceeds of sales), the BLSA is your opportunity to support the MAC and acquire original art. Auction runs through Monday, Oct. 31. Virtual and in-person bidding. 513 Manitou Ave. Information: manitoumade.com or 685-1861.

“Beowulf and the Bard”: Manitou Springs High School students will perform in the Manitou Springs Elementary School auditorium, 110 Pawnee Ave. Enjoy small bites in the “lobby” while listening to local bassist Valerie Rosenkrantz before the show and tasty refreshments at intermission; proceeds support the MSSD14 Performing Arts Community. Play starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22.

Choral Music: Manitou Springs Middle School and High School students perform their fall choir concert under the direction of Abby Steen and accompanied by Rose Lyda. Guests can enjoy live music from Valerie Rosenkrantz and small bites in the MSES “lobby” before the concert. 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at 110 Pawnee Ave.

Art Classes

Sign Painting with SK Designs: Join Sandy and Kathy of SK Designs to paint a decorative 12-inch-round sign. All materials provided. Registration only. Noon Saturday, Oct. 22. Manitou Springs Library, 515 Manitou Ave. Information: ppld.org/programs or 531-6333, ext. 7004..

Call for Artists

“Art in the Stars”: Space ignites a desire to learn and generates a passion to explore

that rises above any boundaries of race, nationality, creed or culture. “Art in the Stars” participants are challenged to create and submit original artwork. Students are encouraged to consider the diverse historical figures who broke boundaries to become a “first” or blazed trails for those who came after them. Acceptable formats include drawings, paintings, mixed media and digital media pieces. Only teachers, parents or legal guardians older than 18 may register to submit artwork on behalf of the artists. All entries must be submitted through ArtShowcase.SpaceFoundation.org by Friday, Dec. 16.

Manitou Springs Photo Contest: In recognition of October being Arts Month, the city of Manitou Springs is hosting its annual photo contest. This year’s theme is “city life and who we are.” All photos are welcome, but should be square or horizontal. First place is $200 in Manitou money. Deadline is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Information: bit.ly/MSPhotoContest.

2023 Manitou Visitors Guide: The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce invites all community members, artists and graphic designers to submit their best cover art designs for a chance to be the featured artist on the official 2023 guide. The deadline for entry is Tuesday, Nov. 1. Any art submitted must depict Manitou and be a high-resolution digital file. Send submissions with the subject line “2023 Visitors Guide Cover” to briana@ manitouchamber.com. Information: manitousprings.org or 685-5089.

RMFI Photo Contest: The Rocky Mountain Field Institute will begin accepting photography submissions for “Nature!” on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Submit your entries via

Janet Marie Jirovsky Skokan Oct. 2, 1936 – Oct. 13, 2022

Janet Marie Jirovsky Skokan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, was called home Oct. 13, 2022, at the age of 86. Janet was born Oct. 2, 1936, in Brainard, Nebraska, to Joe and Marie Jirovsky. She and her two sisters, Ranae Meyers and Mary Jane (Elizabeth) Brandes, grew up on the family farm outside Agnew, Nebraska.

Janet graduated from Valparaiso High School, Class of 1954. She met Edward W. Skokan while living in Lincoln and they married in 1956. She became a military wife as Ed had enlisted in the military in 1947. They started a family, and over the next 13 years, they experienced great travels and lived in some very interesting places along the way.

Edward retired from the Air Force in 1968 and moved back to Nebraska to be closer to family. After being away from farm life for 13 years, Janet hungered for more. Janet and Ed heard about an opportunity to own a motel in Manitou Springs. So compelled to make this happen, she pleaded with her father and Ed to do this. They were able to borrow the financing needed from her father and moved to Manitou.

They owned and operated the El Colorado Lodge as a family business with their children, Angel Marie, Mark Edward, Daniel Joseph, Jacinta Kay, Thomas Christopher and Judith Lynn. Ready for retirement, they sold the motel in 1981. Manitou was still home to Ed and Janet, as they had purchased the home of her dreams on Rockledge Court.

In 1998, Edward was called to be with the Lord and Janet showed her strength and independence by filling her days with the things she loved. She and her sisters all shared a common interest in the study of health and holistic well-being.

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They found enjoyment in ballroom dancing, mostly at The Broadmoor, and traveling to see their children.

The Skokan children shared a

sibling-like bond with Ranae’s children (Doug, Dawn and Darcy) and the Skokans and Meyers were like one large family. Janet was a “Mom” to the nine of them.

In 2016, Janet decided to move to MorningStar in Lone Tree, Colorado, to be closer to her Colorado children and received great care in a beautiful assisted-living facility. She enjoyed the bingo games and any activity including music or dance. In March 2022, she was crowned the Queen of MorningStar by her peers; with a coronation ceremony that included hair and make-up, a stole, and the crowning of Janet in a beautiful reception! She was very proud and loved to wear her crown.

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She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Skokan; her father and mother, Joe and Marie Jarovski; and her best friend and sister, Ranae Meyers. She is survived by children Angel Cross (Jeff), Mark Skokan (Anne), Daniel Skokan (Wendy), Jacinta Faherty (Sean), Thomas Skokan, (Nancy) and Judith Battista (Scott Richmond); grandchildren Justin, Jessica, Cristina, Amie, Kyle, Katie, Jacinta, Mark Jr., Aiden, Brenden, Christopher, Matthew, Trane and Bryce; 15 great-grandchildren; and one on the way! She loved the legacy of her large family.

Visitation of family and rosary service will be at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Blunt Mortuary Chapel, 2229 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2030 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs. Inurnment will be private for the immediate family after the service.

Special thanks to Gail Zeleny, her gracious caregiver, to the staff at MorningStar Assisted Living at RidgeGate, and for the comfort provided by Denver Hospice for their wonderful care.

Photo by Rhonda Van Pelt Tylan Troyer’s paintings, along with Maggie Quinn’s ceramics, are on display in Commonwheel this month.

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Manitou Springs Police officers arrested a transient with local misdemeanor warrants near westbound U.S. Highway 24 and 31st Street while performing Locate, Enforce, Eradicate and Prevent activities.

At 1522 hours in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue, MSPD contacted a person wanted on a local misdemeanor warrant.

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POLICE BEAT

officers attempted to stop a motorcycle rider who had previously fled officers at high speed. It had no license plate. The motorcycle nearly hit patrol cars before running a red light. Officers did not pursue out of concern for public safety.

Oct. 11

MSPD arrested a transient with local misdemeanor warrants while conducting LEEP operations at West Colorado Avenue and Ridge Road.

Officers stopped a vehicle in the 3500 block of West Colorado Avenue after seeing it had no registration. They contacted the driver and learned he had local felony and out-of-county misdemeanor warrants. He was taken into custody and booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center.

Parking department personnel found a brown wallet in the Hiawatha Gardens parking lot and submitted it to MSPD.

Oct. 12

MSPD stopped a vehicle in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue. The driver had a local misdemeanor warrant, was taken into custody and booked into CJC.

Oct. 13

An officer stopped a vehicle in the

100 block of Crystal Park Road; the driver was found to have a felony warrant from Florida. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into CJC.

MSPD stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of Cañon Avenue and the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The suspect was cited and taken home.

A report of possible domestic dispute in the 400 block of El Paso Boulevard was determined to be unfounded.

Oct. 14

Near Winter Street and Ruxton Avenue, officers contacted a man who had a warrant on charges of obstructing police. He was taken into custody and booked into CJC.

At 1800 hours, a Manitou Springs officer assisted Woodland Park Police in locating a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of Trestle Trail. The vehicle was recovered and released to the owner.

Oct. 15

MSPD responded to a non-injury vehicle-versus-deer accident on Highway 24. The damaged vehicle and its occupants were moved off the highway while providing information

and waiting for a tow truck. The deer was not located.

Oct. 16

A vehicle with a defective headlight was stopped in the 200 block of Manitou Avenue. The driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended license, expired registration and no proof of insurance, and was arrested on a local misdemeanor warrant. A passenger was arrested for three misdemeanor warrants and a felony warrant.

Officers responded to a minor traffic accident at Manitou Avenue and Beckers Lane. One driver was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. After an on-scene investigation, a man was arrested for DUI.

MSPD was advised that a restraining order was being violated in the 200 block of Elk Path. When officers arrived, they arrested the man who had been barred from the address and booked him into CJC.

Oct. 17

At 1704 hours, MSPD responded to a hit-and-run accident reported in the 1100 block of Manitou Avenue, where a vehicle was damaged. Suspect information was obtained and is being investigated.

COURT UPDATE

The trial of former Manitou Springs High school teacher Matthew Barton, accused of sexual assault on a student, continues in the El Paso County Judicial Building, according to the Colorado Judicial Branch’s online docket as of Wednesday, Oct. 18.

Barton, 53, was arrested in January 2022 for having sexual relations with a 14-year-old sophomore student that began in 2007, according to court records. The relationship turned sexual when the student turned 15 years old.

Prosecutors delivered closing arguments to the jury on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The jury was dismissed at 5 p.m. that day without reaching a verdict.

If he is found guilty, Barton would face a mandatory 8 to 24 years in prison to a potential life sentence.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival: This much-loved event is back in full swing in Manitou Springs. Noon-6 p.m. Information: www.emmacrawfordfestival.com or 685-5089.

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Friday, Oct. 28

Halloween High Tea: This fun and festive event books fast, so be sure to register early. Cost is $50 for adults and $35 for children. Gratuity is included. Costumes welcomed. Seatings at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Miramont Castle, 9 Capitol Hill Ave. Information: miramontcastle.org or 685-1011.

Sunday, Oct. 30

Trunk or Treat: Join Manitou Community Church for a safe afternoon of trick-or-treating. Attendees will enjoy music, candy and fun activities. Parking is available at Manitou Springs Elementary School. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: manitouchurch.org or 685-5525.

Manitou Springs Police Department Emergency call 911, non-emergency call 719-390-5555

Live Music

Friday, Oct. 21

Armadillo Ranch, Sleazy Grease, 9 p.m.

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Concrete Couch Band, 6 p.m.

Crystola Roadhouse, Back Stage People, 7 p.m.

Lulu’s, Handsome Jack, 8 p.m.

Manitou Winery, Mallory Ferraro, 5:30 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, Emily Navarro, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22

Armadillo Ranch, Family Elephant, 8 p.m.

Bancroft Park, Back Stage People, 1 p.m.

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Eternal Temples, 7 p.m.

Lulu’s, The Lowest Pair, 8 p.m.

Mother Muff’s, Ben Younger, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, Deryk Cunningham, 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 23

Armadillo Ranch, Raphael Solo, 2 p.m.

Mother Muff’s, brunch jam, 11 a.m.

Trails End Taproom, bluegrass jam, 3 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 24

Armadillo Ranch, Hennessey 6, 5:30 p.m.

CK Comics, open mic, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 25

Armadillo Ranch, karaoke, 9 p.m.

Jives Coffee Lounge, folk jam, 7 p.m.

Lulu’s, Margo Cilker with Patrick Dethlefs, 8 p.m.

Mother Muff’s, karaoke, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, open mic, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Front Range Barbeque, Begley, Mock & Murphy, 6:30 p.m.

Kinfolks, open mic, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27

Jives Coffee Lounge, Irish music series, 7:30 p.m.

Lulu’s, Volores with Egoista, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, karaoke, 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Logan LaValley & Coronation, 6 p.m.

Lulu’s, Head for the Hills with Humbird, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, Clay Cutler, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Front Range Barbeque, Harry Mo & The CRU, 6:30 p.m.

Lulu’s, Pleasure Prince, Good Looks, Immigrant’s Child, 8 p.m.

Mother Muff’s, Last Patrol, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, Sealock & German, 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30

Mother Muff’s, brunch jam, 11 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 31

Armadillo Ranch, Barefoot Family Caravan, 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

Armadillo Ranch, karaoke, 9 p.m.

Jives Coffee Lounge, folk jam, 7 p.m.

Mother Muff’s, karaoke, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, open mic, 9 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

Kinfolks, open mic, 7:30 p.m.

Lulu’s, Ali McGuirk, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Jives Coffee Lounge, Irish music series, 7:30 p.m.

Lulu’s, BoDeans and Freedy Johnston, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, karaoke, 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 4

Armadillo Ranch, Swell, 8 p.m.

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Jeremy Facknitz, 6 p.m.

Lulu’s, Esme Patterson, 8 p.m.

Townhouse Sports Grill, Zech Lumpkin, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Townhouse Sports Grill, Hot Boot Duo, 6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Lulu’s, Carsie Blanton with Edie Carey, 7 p.m.

Mother Muff’s, brunch jam, 11 a.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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email to contest@rmfi.org. All files must be a minimum of 300 dpi. Please indicate which category each of your entries will represent: restoration, mountains, flora/ fauna or interaction. $10 donation per entry or three entries for $25. Winning works will be displayed around the area and win a prize from the contest’s sponsors. Information: www.rmfi.org/photocontest or 471-7736.

Ongoing Art Exhibits

“Rocky Railways”: Tylan Troyer and Maggie Quinn share Commonwheel Artists Co-op gallery for the month of October. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Cañon Ave. Information: commonwheel. com or 685-1008.

Al B Johnson: Enjoy the artist’s vibrant, colorful art. Johnson shares a 12-year body of work exhibiting his love of color and his fondness for algorithmic representations. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. Information: www.manitouartcenter.org or 685-1861.

“Manitou Bottles and Bottling Plants”: In the early 1900s, Manitou Springs was the capital of bottled mineral water. Learn about the mystery of the town’s “effervescent and healthful mineral spring waters” and see the world-famous Ute Chief Gusher Bottle and other colorful bottles that helped put Manitou Springs on the world map. Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum, 517 Manitou Ave. Information: manitousprings heritagecenter.org or 685-1454.

“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.

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.

visitors at the front desk and assist working in the collections of historic photos and artifacts; training is provided. The museum has other volunteer opportunities that don’t require being on-site or scheduling regular hours, such as helping with the website, producing videos and creating audio tours. Anyone with some time to donate who is curious about Manitou’s history is encouraged to apply. Information: manitouheritage@ gmail.com, www.manitouspring sheritagecenter.org or 685-1454.

Trail Ambassador Program

The Trails and Open Space Coalition is managing this effort to enhance experiences in local parks by providing environmental education, promoting safety and acting as the “eyes and ears” about what happens there. Training is provided. Information: www. trailsandopenspaces.org/get-in volved/programs.

Friends of the Peak

The FotP group is accepting

applications for those interested in volunteering as a board member or field staff. FotP has opportunities throughout the year to work on Pikes Peak trails. Information: friendsofthepeak.org.

Old Colorado City History Center

People with computer skills, history re-enactors (actors), bookstore help and general help at events are needed. Stop by 1 S. 24th St. or call 719-636-1225 and leave a message for Director Barb Sweat. Information: occhs.org.

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Interested in serving on a citizen’s group to collaborate with Manitou Springs City Council and the Pikes Peak Library District to help ensure the Manitou library stays a Carnegie library for next 100 years? If so, please send your name and contact information to preserveMScarnegie@gmail.com.

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200451

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

On July 19, 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): Julie Day

Original Beneficiary(ies): KeyBank National Association

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: KeyBank, NA Date of Deed of Trust: July 28, 2004

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 02, 2004

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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, 11/16/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 9/22/2022

Last Publication: 10/20/2022

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200455

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

On July 19, 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): Baldomero Cantu IV and Xochiquetzal O. Cantu

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for New Day Financial, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: New Day Financial, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust: January 31, 2020

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Attorney File # CO11728

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.

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Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 204129291

Original Principal Amount: $23,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $20,235.00

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 18, BLOCK 25, PARK HILL SUBDIVISION NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 3656 Brentwood Ter, 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,

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: 07/19/2022

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: Ilene Dell’Acqua #31755 McCarthy & Holthus, LLP 7700 E. Arapahoe Road, Suite 230 Centennial, CO 80112 (877) 369-6122

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

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Crystal Valley Cemetery Clean Up Notice

Please help City Crews in maintaining our cemetery grounds.

Nov. 1-15 are our scheduled days for cleaning-up all broken or damaged urns or like containers in the cemetery. Flowers and floral decorations that have become tarnished, damaged, unsightly or otherwise objectionable will be removed and destroyed. All flowers should be in vases on the head stone base or they will be removed.

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 07, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 220018015

Original Principal Amount: $330,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $319,966.16

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 SPRING CREEK TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD FILING NO. 1, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 2254 Saint Paul Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3208.

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, 11/16/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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.

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Last Publication: 10/20/2022

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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: 07/19/2022

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

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

BURNEST JOHNSON

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services

Date of Deed of Trust: May 19, 2020

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: May 26, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 220071376

Original Principal Amount: $217,675.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $212,594.09

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 3, BLOCK 18, STRATTON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION NO. 5, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 1051 Montrose Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80905.

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, 11/23/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 9/29/2022

Last Publication: 10/27/2022

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: 07/26/2022

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: Amanda Ferguson #44893 Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11488

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. EPC202200470

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

On July 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):

ALEJANDRO X ALANIS

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust: November 18, 2020

County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 19, 2020

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 220188376

Original Principal Amount: $223,870.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $218,515.87

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 89, THE BLUFFS AT SPRING CREEK FILING NO. 1A, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 2718 BROOKSEDGE VIEW, 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, 11/23/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 9/29/2022

Last Publication: 10/27/2022

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: 07/26/2022

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: David R. Doughty #40042

JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. Meridian Blvd., Suite 400 Englewood, CO 80112 (303) 706-9990

Attorney File # 22-028048

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. EPC202200471

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

On August 2, 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): ELLEN B ELLIOTT Original Beneficiary(ies): COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANKUNITED N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: August 25, 1992

County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: August 27, 1992

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 002190970

Original Principal Amount: $68,275.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $15,797.93

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.

LOTS 2 AND 3, IN BLOCK B, IN HILLTOP ADDITION, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 846 MANITOU BLVD, 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.

LEGAL NOTICES

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 11/30/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

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: 08/02/2022

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 # 19-023302

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. EPC202200482

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

On August 2, 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): CARLOS A MENCHACA JR

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for CITYWIDE HOME LOANS, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt:

COLORADO HOUSING AND FINANCE AUTHORITY

Date of Deed of Trust: September 09, 2019

County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 13, 2019

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 219111001

Original Principal Amount: $232,939.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $203,622.78

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 14, IN BLOCK 4, PIKES PEAK PARK SUBDIVISION NO. 7, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO.

APN #: 64272-09-020

Also known by street and number as: 1612 SHENANDOAH, 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, 11/30/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

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: 08/02/2022

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 # 22-028071

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. EPC202200488

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

On August 2, 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): DONALD W THOMAS

Original Beneficiary(ies):

MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT, LLC

Date of Deed of Trust: April 13, 2021

County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: April 29, 2021

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 221085709

Original Principal Amount: $247,755.00

Outstanding Principal Balance:

$243,379.89

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 of the terms thereof

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 28, BLOCK 4, PIKES PEAK PARK, SUBDIVISION. NO. 5 IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1130 CAPULIN DR, 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, 11/30/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/6/2022

Last Publication: 11/3/2022

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: 08/02/2022

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 # 00000009551326

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. EPC202200489

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

On August 9, 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): LEE BARNES, III AND KIMBERLY J. BARNES

Original Beneficiary(ies): FT MORTGAGE COMPANIES

D/B/A SUNBELT NATIONAL MORTGAGE

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: MIDFIRST BANK Date of Deed of Trust: October 07, 1998

County of Recording: El Paso Recording Date of Deed of Trust: October 15, 1998

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 098149419

Original Principal Amount: $176,997.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $83,998.56

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 34 IN SIERRA RIDGE FILING NO. 2, IN THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS, EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 4855 POLE PLANT DRIVE, 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, 12/07/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/13/2022

Last Publication: 11/10/2022

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: 08/09/2022

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 # 22-028132

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

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Can you guess what the picture is? If so, email your answer to editor@pikespeakbulletin.com

?Happy Cats Haven – Pet of the Week

Hello, we’re Mara and Lil, a bonded pair of beautiful tabby catolescent sisters looking for our furever family together! At just 4 months old, we were rescued and brought to the Haven after trying to survive outside. Mara has the Bengal-like spots and the ear-tipped badge of courage, and I’m Lil, her slightly smaller sister with more stripes than spots. We love to do everything together, including pouncing and playing! Like any kittens, we’ll sprint after any toy! We’ll do best in a quiet home without kids or dogs, but other feline-friendly cats should be fine. We can be adopted together for just $210, which includes our spays, vaccinations, microchips, food and litter starter kits, and a free checkup each with our wonderful partner vets.

Last week’s answer:

Lisette and Mike Casey identified it as a garden sculpture at Pikes Peak Inn, 626 Manitou Ave.

Humane Society – Pet of the Week

Hey there! I’m Mila, a 3-year-old black Labrador retriever that used to be a stray but now I’m making friends at HSPPR. My favorite activities include going on walks, running, hiking, playing tag, playing with dog toys and basically everything that will help me get my energy out every day. Treats are my favorite! I’m very food-motivated to learn new things and it’s so much fun to get a snack after sitting. My energy can be a lot for other dogs, so it’s recommended that I go to a household as the only dog. My adoption is $200, and I come with a voucher for a veterinary exam, vaccinations, 30 days of pet health insurance and a microchip, and I will be spayed. Just ask for Mila (1606512).

Humane Society: 719-473-1741, 610 Abbot Lane. Call for hours. www.hsppr.org.

BY SEAN ZIEBARTH

www.Facebook.com/HappyCatsHaven

David Steinberg

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that MANITOU SPRINGS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION will hold a Public Hearing scheduled for: WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 @ 6:00 P.M.

This will be an in-person meeting. Please contact the Planning Department by phone at 719-6854398 or by email at planningdept@ manitouspringsco.gov with any questions and for instructions on how to participate. The meeting will be held at City Hall at 606 Manitou Avenue.

The following are the agenda items:

Public Hearing with MICHELLE ANTHONY, Applicant, for a MATERIAL CHANGE OF APPEARANCE CERTIFICATION for Window Replacements for MCAC 2217 at 517 MANITOU AVENUE

No. and/or Book/Page No.): 218029206

Original Principal Amount: $216,015.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $202,541.12

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 3, EXCEPT THE NORTHERLY 3 FEET THEREOF, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, BLOCK 8, SMARTT’S SUBDIVISION NO. 7, COUNTY OF EL PASO, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 212 South Circle 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

Public Hearing with CITY OF MANITOU SPRINGS, Owner, for a MATERIAL CHANGE OF APPEARANCE CERTIFICATION for Renovation for MCAC 2210 at 701 MANITOU AVENUE

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, 12/14/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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.

Latonia A. Booker

Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services

Date of Deed of Trust: September 15, 2017

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: September 16, 2017

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 217111917

Original Principal Amount: $210,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $197,378.81

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 4, Block 1, Sierra Mesa Filing No. 2, County of El Paso, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 3667 Venice Grove, 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.

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE

SALE NO. EPC202200498

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

On August 16, 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): Kenneth R. Gottbehuet

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Compass Bank

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: PNC Bank, National Association Date of Deed of Trust: October 30, 2012

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 01, 2012

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 212130118

Original Principal Amount: $100,395.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $81,868.66

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 prinicipal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Lot 28, Oak Valley Ranch Filing NO. 6, County of El Paso, State of Colorado

Also known by street and number as: 7790 Julynn Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

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. EPC202200503

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

On August 16, 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): Karli Maurine Van Tassel & Keith A. Van Tassel

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, D.B.A Mortgage Solutions

Financial

Date of Deed of Trust: November 29, 2016

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: November 29, 2016

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 216138268

Original Principal Amount: $181,827.00

Outstanding Principal Balance: $166,866.49

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, 12/14/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

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: 08/16/2022

Mark Lowderman, Public Trustee in and for the County of El Paso, State of Colorado

By: Mark Lowderman, Treasurer and Public Trustee

The Historic Preservation Commission will not discuss any item(s) postponed or withdrawn from this meeting. Items heard by the Commission requiring final City Council approval will be scheduled for a Council meeting following the Historic Preservation Commission recommendation.

For more information or to make comments regarding the above items, please contact the Planning Department (719-685-4398).

INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. Publication Date: October 20, 2022

Published in Pikes Peak Bulletin

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. EPC202200496

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On August 16, 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):

Richard Cotton

Original Beneficiary(ies):

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding, its successors and assigns

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Broker Solutions Inc. dba New American Funding

Date of Deed of Trust: March 13, 2018

County of Recording: El Paso

Recording Date of Deed of Trust: March 14, 2018

Recording Information (Reception

First Publication: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

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: 08/16/2022

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:

Heather Deere #28597

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11934

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. EPC202200497

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

On August 16, 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):

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 on Wednesday, 12/14/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

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: 08/16/2022

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:

Heather Deere #28597

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11703

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

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, 12/14/2022, at via remote, web-based auction service, 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: 10/20/2022

Last Publication: 11/17/2022

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: 08/16/2022

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: Marcello G. Rojas #46396

The Sayer Law Group, P.C. 3600 S. Beeler St. Suite 330 Denver, CO 80237 (303) 353-2965

Attorney File # CO220059

The Attorney above is acting as a

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 6, Block 8, Augustus C. Hahn’s Parklawn Addition to the City of Colorado Springs, County of El Paso, State of Colorado.

Also known by street and number as: 1521 N Franklin St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Heather Deere #28597

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 355 Union Blvd., Suite 250 Lakewood, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155

Attorney File # CO11904

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

COUNCIL BILL NO. 3822 ORDINANCE NO. 2122 ORDINANCE

AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MANITOU SPRINGS, COLORADO, EXTENDING ITS TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS FOR VACATION RENTALS THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval. Passed on first reading and adopted by Council this 18th day October 2022.

Mayor, John Graham

Attest:

City Clerk, Judy Morgan

Ordinance Published: October 20, 2022

Published in Pikes Peak Bulletin

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