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Longtime Teller County Attorney Brandt retires Credited for saving taxpayers money By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com Teller County Chris Brandt, credited for guiding the county through lawsuits such as the one filed by Gilpin County to take a larger share of gambling revenues, retired this month. To celebrate his 18 years in office, Brandt was given a royal send-off with a reception at the commissioners’ meeting Dec. 17. Revered by the current and previous county commissioners, Brandt was praised for his legal work, especially defending against numerous appeals by Gilpin, which sought a 90 percent share of the proceeds from the Limited Gaming Impact Fund. To date, Gilpin receives 80 percent and Teller the remaining 20 percent. “I thank you for taking such a conserva-

tive approach to the issues,” Commissioner Chair Marc Dettenrieder said. “I’m confident that you have saved taxpayer dollars over the years. “You have given exemplary service to Teller County; thank you very much.” In bidding farewell, Brandt began by thanking his wife, Genevieve, who joined him at the podium. “It’s sort of trite, but it’s been an honor and a privilege to serve this county,” he said. “It was a pleasure most of the time. “I thank everybody. I really care about this county. The people are great to work with. It’s been a team effort all along.” Dozens of county employees from all departments were there to say goodbye, their appreciation for Brandt obvious by their presence. Also in the audience was the newlyappointed attorney, Paul Hurcomb, who is in the same law firm, Sparks Willson Borges Brandt & Johnson.

Second suspect arrested in Cascade home invasion A day after a home invasion in Cascade shut down U.S. Highway 24 nearly four hours on Dec. 20, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department, with help from Regional Metro Vice Narcotics Intelligence and the sheriff’s SWAT team, arrested Henry Justin Henriquez, 29.

See “Suspects” on page 6

Sheryl Decker, county administrator, bids a tearful farewell to Chris Brandt, who announced his retirement this month after 18 years as the county attorney. // Photo by Pat Hill /The Courier

New standardized test produces mixed results for Teller schools By Avalon A. Manly avalonmanly@yourpeaknews.com

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Prepare, Morgan, to gift-wrap your heart and give it away ROCKY MOUNTAIN RICH Rich Tosches billvogrin@yourpeaknews.com

Editor's note: Today we welcome award-winning columnist Rich Tosches to The Courier. Rich has lived in the region more than 20 years and is a co-owner of the paper.

Dear Morgan, So, I hear you and your wife are having a baby. Due in late April. Through the magic of ultrasound, you found out last week you are having a girl. Here’s what you should do: Remove your heart and wrap it up in a sparkly box with pretty ribbons. When the big day comes and you’re in the delivery room and someone gently places the little girl in your arms for the first time and you

See “Tosches” on page 5

Colorado school students took a new, federally mandated standardized test last spring and the scores statewide were not particularly good. And that held true for Teller County students. Students from third through 11th grade (barring those who who opted out; more on that later) took the PARCC test in English language arts and math, assessing their general knowledge and critical thinking skills, rather than rote memorization. PARCC is the acronym for the Partnership for Assessments in Readiness for College and Careers test, and it aligns with the Common Core State Standards, a federal curriculum to which many districts object. PARCC, which is designed to measure students’ preparedness for college and career, is generally

considered more rigorous than the state standardized tests it replaced. Last spring, public schools in various districts across the state took the PARCC test. It is part of Colorado’s overall assessment system for its students, called CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success), which also tests students in science and social studies. Generally, just 30 percent of tested students statewide met or exceeded expectations, which is PARCC’s way of identifying mastery of academic content at grade level. Cripple Creek-Victor Re-1 showed lower scores, as well as diminished participation rates across grade levels. Scores ranged from 11 to 44 percent of students meeting or exceeding expectations, but some grade levels tested too few students to provide sufficient data. Woodland Park Re-2

had higher numbers of students testing, with 36 to 51 percent of students mastering language arts content and a wider range of 8 to 30 percent of students meeting or exceeding grade level expectations in math. For comparison purposes, in Cheyenne Mountain District 12, about 60 percent of students met or exceeded expectations across grades in language arts, with a slightly lower percentage meeting expectations in math. In Denver Public Schools, about 92 percent of students took the test, but only about 30 percent of students met or exceeded expectations, which is much closer to the state average than area districts performed. High schools across the state tended to perform worse than elementary and middle schools, due in part to the much higher numbers of students who opted out from the 9th

See “PARCC Results” on page 16

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WP planning approves large drainage culvert at Loy Gulch Best Western plan on hold again By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com Before construction can begin at Valley View Apartment complex, the site needs a driveway. To construct a driveway, builders need to install a culvert in Loy Gulch Special Flood Hazard Area. Before they can do that they needed a Flood Hazard Development Permit from the Woodland Park Planning Commission. Keith Meier, project manager for the AmericaWest Housing Solutions’ 25-unit workforce-housing project, presented plans and made the request at the Dec. 10 commission meeting. Planning Director Sally Riley explained that floodplains typically have three parts: a stream channel, typically the lowest section of the stream bed; the floodway that spreads out from the channel when water overflows the streambed during a typical 2-year or 5-year storm, and the fringe on either side of the floodway where the special flood hazard area is located. This area is often called the “100-yearfloodplain.” At the top of the fringes is the Base Flood Elevation. Construction projects are supposed to be designed so that storm drainage will not make the stream rise above the Base Flood Elevation. The culvert being installed at Low Gulch will be 30-feet wide for the driveway roadbed, 20-feet long along the streambed and 6-feet tall. The driveway will line up with Columbine Village Drive across Valley View

Drive. Meier said the construction site, which right now is almost “too flat for good drainage,” will be sloped so that runoff over impermeable roofs and parking areas will drain south into a detention pond to be located between the complex and Loy Gulch. It will be designed to detain 100 percent of runoff from both a 100-year storm and a 5-year storm and 75 percent of a 2-year storm. One neighbor, Lynne Pierce, who is buying a house north of the complex in Teller County, had some questions about drainage. Pierce is formerly from New Orleans, where “100 year floods happen every two years,” she said. She also worked on drainage projects in central North Carolina before retiring and relocating in Woodland Park. She said she and her neighbors are concerned that once the drainage is changed it can’t be undone. Public Works Director William Alspach said Colorado law doesn’t allow for stormwater to be retained, but does allow it to be detained. Collected stormwater will be released at normal historic flow rates downstream from the culvert. “I worked on water systems in New Orleans for about three months after (Hurricane) Katrina and I recognize issues with drainage and impermeable surfaces,” he said. “We have strict codes that protect homes and also allow for growth. We are state of the art.” Pierce didn’t seem quite convinced. “I’m sure you will try to get it right,” Pierce said. “I just hope and pray that you do get it right.” Planning commissioners approved the

Calendar Dec. 31 What: New Year’s Eve Dance When: Thursday, Dec. 31; Doors open 7 p.m., band starts 9 p.m. Where: Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park Cost: $10 per couple; $7 per single Info: Lori Frost, Ute Pass Saddle Club, 661-6755346 Dec. 31 What: New Year’s Eve Karaoke When: 7-11 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 31 Where: Woodland Country Lodge, 723 U.S. Highway 24, Woodland Park Cost: Free Info: email: info@woodlandcountrylodge.com

Jan. 4 What: Beer Run & Ride 5K, 10K, walk, jog When: 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 4 Where: Meet at Historic Ute Inn, 204 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park Info: thebeerrunwp@gmail.comContact: ButteTheater.com or 719-689-3247

permit by a vote of 7-2. Commissioner Ken Hartsfield voted against issuing a permit because it doesn’t require sidewalks. Commissioner Marti Propes didn’t explain why she voted against the permit but she did ask several questions about keeping kids out of the culvert. In other business, the commissioners voted to table the planned unit development amendment for the Best Western Hotel at Gold Hill Square South to Jan. 14.

This is the third time this item has been delayed by applicant Bill Page. At the Aug. 27 planning commission meeting, the project was continued to Oct. 22 so that Page and Best Western could cut the size of the project from 80 units to 60 units. It was tabled at the Oct. 22 meeting to the Dec. 10 meeting. “He is making progress,” Riley said. When the meeting ended, commissioners adjourned into a work session to continue discussing city Zoning Code amendments.

Cripple Creek Council formalizes voter action from 2003 By Sonja Oliver Contributing Writer In a bit of long-overdue housekeeping, the Cripple Creek City Council formally passed an ordinance enacting a 2003 voter-approved raise for the mayor and council members. The city lawmakers have been receiving their pay the past dozen years, but there was never an official action by the council to enact what voters approved in 2003. Finance Director Paul Harris said the city’s municipal code needed to be updated to reflect voter passage of the compensation package. In Colorado mountain towns, the salary or compensation that elected officials receive varies. In Cripple Creek, both the mayor and council members receive a salary beginning at $500 with yearly cost of living increases according to a formulated Consumer Price Index (CPI) that is reflected in city employees’ salaries each year. For the 2016 budget, an across-the-board 2 percent CPI was incorporated into employees’ salaries.

Currently, Mayor Bruce Brown and council members Chris Hazlett and Tom Litherland receive $623.14 per month while Steve Zoellner and Milford Ashworth receive $589.95 per month. Cripple Creek’s elected officials are limited to two four- year terms. Salaries in Victor are comparable - a flat $600 for the mayor and $400 for council members with no CPI increase. Compensation is determined by a vote of the Council. According to Victor city employee Sandy Honeycutt, salaries are “set by ordinance at the council’s discretion.” “If they are going to change (salary compensation amounts), they can choose to change it, but it has to be prior to an election,” Honeycutt said. Fairplay compensates its elected officials with a flat fee of $25 and $50 per meeting for council members and mayor respectively. Salary compensation for elected officials in the city of Woodland Park was perhaps the most surprising. “That number is zero. They do not get compensated for their service,” City Clerk Suzanne LeClercq said.

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Mildred (Midge) B Harbour was born June 19, 1922 in Denver CO and passed from this life Dec 16, 2015. On April 30th 1977, Midge and Frank married and moved to Harbour Valley Ranch. Midge wrote a weekly newspaper column for many years, in the Flume and Courier and authored “The Tarryall Mountains and the Puma Hills”. (all of you may have a copy as you leave the church). The book is a history about the beloved area she called home, Tarryall. Midge was skilled at painting and created many paintings of local landscapes. In her recent years Midge continued painting pictures, some of which were donated to Memories in the Making, for fundraising. She started a rare coin dealership and eventually grew to one of the largest coin shops in the Denver area at the time. During World War II, she worked as a secretary in Washington DC for the Department of Defense. She was active in The Help U club & TriDelt. She ran for county commissioner (and came very close

to winning). She was one of the leaders in the successful campaign to Save the Tarryall. Midge attended the University of Nebraska and graduated from Colorado University. She is survived by her son Greg Lewis, his wife Laura, stepson Dan Harbour and his wife Patty, Grandaughters Dawnette Diltz Lessenden, her husband Travis; Amanda Diltz; grandsons – Todd Lewis, his wife Amy, Scot Chadwick and his wife Stacie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, brother Oscar, daughter Robin Diltz and niece Barbara Scholessman. Midge left an impression on every person she met. She leaves a huge gap in our hearts but we treasure the legacy of her love which continues on. Service will be Jan 4th at 10 AM, at Community Fellowship of Christians, 39633 US Highway 24, Lake George Colorado.

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According to LeClercq, the Woodland Park electorate voted that ballot question down twice. “They get all of this abuse for free,” LeClercq said with humor.

In other city business the council: Approved a CDOT grant agreement in the amount of $158,620 which will reimburse/offset costs incurred by the city for administrative and personnel costs for the public shuttle for residents as well as visitors to Cripple Creek. The shuttle also provides service to Victor and Woodland Park on a daily and weekly schedule. Approved the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership grant which involves an intergovernmental agreement between the RE-1 School District and the city. Because the city Park and Recreation Department has the only licensed child care facility at this time, the city is reimbursed for employees it provides for infant an toddler care at the school. The hope and goal is for other licensed facilities to eventually participate in this program.

BIZ BUZZ BY PAT HILL

• According to the Roshek Report, 56 homes sold in Teller County and Ute Pass in November. In Woodland Park, of 26 homes sold, the highestpriced, at 15544 W. U.S. 24, was $895,000, the lowest, at 401 Forest Edge Rd. #A-6, was $117,000. In Divide, of 11 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 152 County Rd. 511, was $489,000, the lowest, at 69 Golden Ln., was $132,900. In Florissant, of 15 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 8823 Cedar Mountain Rd., was $357,900, the lowest, at 631 Gold Creek Rd., was $82,900. In Ute Pass, of four homes sold, the highest-priced, at 9150 Chipita Park Rd., was $490,000, the lowest, at 4660 Fountain Ave., was $259,000. • Teller County Commissioner Dave Paul was re-elected as the chair of the Pikes Peak Workforce Center Board of Directors.

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By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com A raise for Teller County employees in addition to a workload reduction, the budget for 2016 includes some good news for next year. From 80 percent of the 2010 workforce levels, the employees can look forward to an increase of 2 percent in the employee roster. And for the staff led by Sheriff Mike Ensminger, the budget is a harbinger of better workplace conditions. Working from cramped quarters in the Harris Building in Divide, employees can expect an expansion of the building, along with major maintenance projects. With the county’s economic picture looking up, Teller County commissioners Marc Dettenrieder, Dave Paul and Norm Steen approved the expenditures of $28,096,953, an increase of about $2,000 from last year’s budget. The budget message predicts a “considerable increase” in assessed residential values while commercial and vacant properties show minor decreases. “New construction has produced a considerable increase in assessed values,” states the message. On another economic note, the town of Florissant is on an upward trajectory, beginning with the recent opening of Ace Hardware by Maurice Woods of Cripple Creek in the former location of Hutchinson Lumber. The store is part of 14.61- acre parcel and the subject of a request to subdivide the location known as Crystal Peak Ranches. “Park State Bank & Trust gained the property in foreclosure in 2012. The property is in the Florissant Growth Area, recognized by Teller County Master Plan and zoned C-1,” said the bank’s president, Tony Perry, speaking to the commissioners. “The property has not been previously subdivided in the last five years. We believe the economic impact will be significant to the community and we expect the additional economic opportunities will merge because of their commitment.” In what can be an onerous process, Perry expressed gratitude to Dan Williams and Lynda Morgan in the county’s planning department for moving things along. “Working with the staff of the planning department has been refreshing,” Perry said. “We’ve been involved in three opportunities since Mr. Williams came on. Our perception is that the communication has become clear. We may not like some of the requirements we have to comply with but I think the Number One rule in business is that there are no surprises.” With clear direction from the planning department, Perry predicts a smoother ride for future applications. “We look forward to that same communication in the future because that will help businesses be more confident about doing business in Teller County,” Perry said.

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By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com The third one peeked out from behind the other two, a late arrival on the ultrasound that revealed triplets in the womb of Rebecca Johnson. “Two popped up right away, two separate sacs,” she said. “I kind of suspected twins because of the way I felt.” The doctor took another look. “And the third one popped up – and we were silent for a few minutes,” she said. For Rebecca and Craig Johnson, the news was a bonus, albeit, one that induced some fast thinking. “We stood outside the doctor’s office and said ‘we have to move to Woodland Park right now,’” Rebecca said. With two children, Lily, 9, and Liam, 4, the Johnsons stepped up their plans to leave their home in Colorado Springs and settle in Woodland Park – in a year or so. The ultrasound changed all that. With both sets of grandparents in Woodland Park, it was time to lay the groundwork. “The biggest thing is that we didn’t want to move after having triplets,” Craig said. Last week, with Rebecca in her 18th week, the family moved into their home in Woodland Park, where she teaches second grade at Gateway Elementary School. With the move, the couple traded the commute on U.S. Highway 24; Craig is an officer with the Colorado Springs Police Department. Two days after moving in, the Christ-

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Award nominations make me proud of our first six months PIKES PEAK BILL Bill Vogrin billvogrin@yourpeaknews.com

A couple of weeks ago, I was reviewing the work of our team at The Courier as we considered entering stories in the Colorado Press Association annual Better Newspaper Contest. The winners will be announced and honored at the 138th annual CPA convention in May. After studying every paper for the six months since my wife, Cary, and I bought The Courier with our partners Rich and Susie Tosches, I’d say there is a clear winner already. (Did I really just write that we’ve owned the paper six months? It hardly seems possible.) I declare myself the grand-prize winner because I’ve enjoyed writing and editing The Courier more than I ever imagined. First, I inherited a talented crew, added a couple more great people, and we’ve been working hard to make The Courier the only place to go for local news, compelling feature stories that make you laugh and cry, and provocative opinion pieces that make you think. Then I started to get know many of you, our readers and advertisers. It was gratifying to be so warmly welcomed by folks in Teller County.

Often, people in small towns brag about their superior lifestyles compared to city folk. People like me, who grew up in a city and have never known any different, are tempted to roll their eyes and scoff at the notion. Well count me among the converted. In six months, I’ve enjoyed the hospitality and charm of the area. I’ve enjoyed the smiles of strangers and the welcome handshakes of people who only met me once or twice. I must say, it’s really heartwarming to walk into a restaurant and be genuinely greeted as a friend. Or bump into someone at a community festival or the farmer’s market and get teased or complimented as friends tend to do. Anyway, back to the contest. I want to say how proud I am of the work we’ve done at The Courier. What a wild six months it has been. Of course, the story that dominated everything since September was the abrupt decision to move the Aquatic Center out of downtown Woodland to a spot near the high school. It shocked and angered people for a variety of reasons. Many disagree with the new location. Many feel left out of the process, as if they were being dictated to, not governed by, their public servants. There was no community discussion, just a decision handed down from on high. The results have been ugly. Our team dug into the issue aggressively. We asked tough questions of those on the City Council and City Manager David Buttery. Most important, we gave a voice to anyone who cared to write and express an opinion. Some don’t care for our coverage, notably Buttery who has lashed out at us in emails and in public. That’s OK. We aren’t here to be a mouthpiece for the bureaucracy. We’ve given a platform to all sides, including devoting nearly a full page to Buttery, to explain their positions. I’m proud of

our coverage. Same goes for the turmoil in Green Mountain Falls where our reporter, Pat Hill, has been documenting a financial crisis and the second-guessing by former elected officials. Some there, especially the husband of Mayor Lorrie Worthey, are unhappy with Pat and her reporting. But we intend to remain vigilant as questions of debit cards and other financial issues play out. I’m also proud of the way readers used The Courier to speak out when the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. announced plans to close the American Eagles Overlook in Victor. The company, to its credit, postponed the closing to hold a series of public meetings and get ideas for alternatives. Although it didn’t change the outcome, at least the public was heard by the company and that’s important. Elections, education, politics, crime and growth have produced many more stories. Who will ever forget the heartbreaking and bizarre story of the body in the chimney? The analysis of our schools’ enrollment decline raised important questions. Deaths from heroin overdoses and gunfire in our forests provoked thoughtful discussions. Memories were roused when we documented the final demise of the Paradise Lodge. And we’ve had the pleasure of meeting and profiling some of the unique people who inhabit the region and contribute to the charm. No doubt, we’ve missed some stories. That’s where we need your help. Shoot us an email when you think of a story we need to report or an unsung hero or a good kid who deserves recognition. I’m pretty proud of the start we’ve made in our first six months. I hope you agree. Now our goal is to make the next six months, and all of 2016, even better.

50 Years Ago – Dec. 30, 1965 in the Ute Pass Courier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fadley received a $10 prize for their gaily decorated residence in the Christmas Lighting contest. In the commercial division, Jim Selby’s Barber Shop now has possession of the traveling trophy for a year. The Chamber of Commerce met in regular session on Thursday, Dec. 23, with a good crowd in attendance despite the fact that the next night was Christmas Eve. During the business discussion, as usual the main topic of interest was the subject of water. It was hashed over from all angles: the hike in water rates; what it can and is doing to business; the citizens’ reaction and how these matters can be met and handled in a satisfactory

way. Every community in the arid West faces similar situations. Letter to the Editor: It has deeply concerned the Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce that the water problem has not been successfully solved before this date and with the best interests of every citizen in mind. -- Vince Gordon, secretary, Chamber of Commerce. Back to school - regular time - Tuesday morning, Jan. 4. Back in August of 1965, seven businessmen got together and decided to purchase a 1961 Chevrolet station wagon, which had been built for the express purpose of being used as an ambulance. That is why

this particular vehicle was bought. The Ute Pass Ambulance Service, Inc., a non-profit organization, decided this area needed an ambulance, ready to carry the sick or injured to hospitals as soon as an emergency would arise. Teen Talk by Matt Gordon - After Marji Bleam broke her ankle, Bob Winterfield broke his leg and they are now seen hobbling around on crutches through the halls of WPHS. Steve Isele, Tom Perry and I bought the new album by the Beatles, “Rubber Soul,”

which is really great. The second edition of our school newspaper came out last Wednesday. Our editors, Sharon Waters and Relendis Shaw, with the help of the staff, have done a real fine job.

Letters to the Editor

Performing Arts Center a cautionary tale for Aquatics Center To the Editor, As I’ve thought about the Aquatic Center inter-governmental agreement (IGA) negotiations, it occurs to me that we have a fairly close example (in reverse) in the Dickson auditorium. I realize that the city had no part in the Dickson, but the citizens of Woodland Park most certainly did. A Mountain Arts Council member non-profit organization, Dickson Performing Arts Center, was established and raised over $250,000 to build the Dickson (a fairly comparable amount to the pool land value when inflation adjusted). Additionally, there were significant community individual and business contributions. I do not recall the total cost of the facility, but I think it was in the $2 million range. So, what has happened with the Dickson?

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To my knowledge, three Mountain Arts Council members have used the Dickson facility since it opened. Woodland Park Community Singers used it twice, once shortly after it opened and once the following year. Woodland Park Wind Symphony used it twice, I think, and Junior Woodland Players uses it every year for two performances annually. They and other arts groups made deliberate decisions not to use the facility for the most part due to stringent requirements, high charges and fees, restrictions, and rules placed on its use by the School District. Bottom line, the community gets almost no use of the facility other than through school events. Shame on us for assuming that the community would get significant use of the facility and not attempting to negotiate with the district. The performing arts community was perhaps naive in thinking the community would be treated fairly. I’m simply suggesting that perhaps this should be consid-

To the Editor, It’s always great to have Victor included in Courier news (Dec. 16: Unique gifts found at off-the-beaten-path shops). Too bad the writer didn’t realize that Gallery 80860, the Fragile Edge, Prospectors Pick, Nana’s Attic, Antiques n’ Stuff and the Junk Posse also have unique gifts. Hopefully the Courier will do a future article including all the shops during the ’16 tourist season. Marilyn Fay

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Plans for the forest, now and 50 years ago Tosches

Last week on Rampart Range Road. //Photo by Rob Carrigan “Rampart Range Road could become one of the top scenic attractions in the country if plans now being developed by Pike National Forest planners become a reality,” wrote Dave Richter of the Colorado Springs Free Press at the time. Thomas Evans, Pike National Forest supervisor then, said Rob Carrigan the project, called the Rampart Range Recreation Way, is recrobcarrigan@yourpeaknews.com ognized nationally as a priority project. He said then that an impact survey of the affected area was being carried out and would be forwarded to the Denver regional office by Nov. 1 (1966), and after study, sent to the Forest Service chief in Washington and eventually to the Bureau of Budget for Congressional appropriation. The wheels turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine. The Rampart Range Recreation Way was tied into developI thought about that when considering plans for Pike Nament of the Monument Rock Recreation Area on the the site of tional Forest — recent plans, and those from 50 years ago. the abandoned Monument Nursery, and the enlargement and Just about a year ago, in a meeting at Ute Pass Cultural proposed opening to the public of Northfield Reservoir No. Center in Woodland Park, I asked Pikes Peak District Ranger 5, (part of the Homestake Project) and construction of Two Oscar Martinez about any specific areas of concern as it perForks Reservoir on the South Platte River north of Deckers. At tains to the threat of wildfire. the time, it was noted that not any of the projects had been He tabbed the Upper Monument Creek landscape. appropriated. “We are just beginning a modelling project to take that The Monument Rock area was to have provided all types of landscape and look at how to fragment the way that fire moves recreation facilities, including game areas, an amphitheater, there,” Martinez said. “Our intention is to manage the landvisitor information center, camp and picnic grounds, group scape so that we might be able to design treatments to put picnic concessions, and parking for 560 cars. It was to be built speed bumps in place should a major wildfire occur.” on the old nursery beds, which are divided Carin Vadala, NEPA Planner for the from one another by rows of mature trees. Forest Service is the lead for the Upper Supervisor Evans said that the idea of Monument Creek Project, and said things a highly developed recreation area was were just beginning. new to the Forest Service then, noting that “The Front Range Roundtable identihistorically it concerned itself with more fied this area as a high priority treatment rustic facilities as part of multiple use of area to reduce the risk of large severe fires the forest. and to increase the function of the water“The idea of such recreational facilities, sheds,” Vadala said. “They have worked to with their concentration of people and garner funding through the Collaborative activities, is more in line with the National Forest Landscape Restoration Project, Park Service philosophy,” he said. which will help fund the work done on the Also in the works, at the time, was plans forest. for a connecting road between Monument “The estimated costs are approximately and Rampart Range Road, although no $10 million over a ten-year period or about grade had been picked. $1 million a year to implement. The main “The road could use the old Mount objective is to create a forest structure that Herman Road or follow a road being built Pikes Peak District Ranger is varied across the landscape and is also by American Telephone and Telegraph for acresilient to disturbances. The timeline is not Oscar Martinez cess to a relay station,” it was reported. completely set because the district is cur“The idea is to provide access to the recrently working on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reational way for visitors to the Monument Rock area without which will be released to the public for review later this year. a long trip via Colorado Springs or Sedalia.” Once the EIS is finalized it is anticipated that projects will Plans for further development along the Pikes Peak Toll continue for about 10 years.” Road were also included in the proposed recreational study, According to a description in Forest Service reports: and it was suggested that Rampart Range Road would be “The landscape is highly urbanized with the Colorado paved and a strip of land on both sides would of the road Springs metropolitan area dominating on the southeast would be left in a natural state. border and the community of Woodland Park on the southPrivate land along the road would be bypassed by new west. Two smaller communities, Monument and Palmer Lake, construction, so that no commercial development, which border the landscape to the northeast. The U.S. Air Force would ruin the road as a scenic way, could occur. Academy (USAFA) is a significant presence on the landscape’s The route was to provide a scenic alternative to Interstate eastern boundary. 25 for travelers between Denver and Colorado Springs, Evans “The USAFA also maintains the private 655-acre Farish said back then, and it would be easily accessible to residents Recreation Area as an inholding within the landscape itself. The northern portion of the UMC landscape includes approxi- between Fort Collins and Pueblo on the fast-growing Front Range. mately one-quarter (4,407 acres) of the U.S. Forest Service’s About 80 percent of the state’s population resided on the Manitou Experimental Forest and 3,409 acres of designated Front Range at the time. Colorado Roadless Area. “The effect of the recreation way on the economy of the “The 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire burned across approximateregion would be large. Some small cities, such as Woodland ly 11,000 acres at the landscape’s southern tip. Based on these Park, which is at the end of the upper portion Rampart Range analyses, it recommended over the next 7-10 years, the USFS Road, may receive a substantial economic shot in the arm use a combination of mechanical, manual and prescribed fire from the project,” it was reported in 1966. treatments to manage conditions on approximately 18,000 “It is possible the recreation way, which will be similar to acres within the UMC landscape.” a larger one already in existence along the crests of the Great Back in July of 1966, the USFS released grand plans of anSmoky Mountains, may become important to the tourist inother project, perhaps much larger in scale, but having effects dustry as the Air Force Academy and Pikes Peak are now.” in the same area.

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look into her eyes and she snuggles against your chest, hand her the box. Because starting at that moment, your heart will forever belong to her. I’ve been there. When I first held my daughter – 30 years ago now – my eyes filled with tears. One of them fell gently onto her forehead and I quickly wiped it away with my finger. Seemed like the tear ruined the perfection of the most beautiful face I had ever seen. Then one day, much sooner than you think, you’ll be unable to speak for a long time when you drop her off at kindergarten for her first day of school. The lump in your throat will feel like you’ve swallowed a bowling ball. You’ll turn and take a few slow steps toward the parking lot. You’ll want to run back and pick her up and hug her again and tell her how much you love her. But you’ll keep walking and my goodness it will hurt. It won’t be any easier years later, if you’re lucky and you get the chance to take her to college. I dropped my daughter off at Arizona State and nearly lost my mind. I drove back to Colorado alone that day. I cried for 200 miles. In between, if you’re as lucky as I was, there will be camping trips and fishing trips and campfires and ski trips and a million other moments that will fill your soul with such happiness you just won’t believe it. There will be boys, too. I don’t want to tell you what to do, but my daughter was, and is, stunningly beautiful and here’s how I handled those teen-age years: I told her she could go out with anyone, could go anywhere, didn’t have to call home, could stay out all night if she wanted to and when she came home, she didn’t even have to tell me where she’d been. There’d be just one rule covering all of that: I’d be going with her. (One evening, when a boy arrived to pick her up, I put on my jacket and asked: “So, where are we going?” My daughter rolled her eyes and exhaled so hard she nearly blew the cat off the kitchen table.) She graduated from college and moved away far too soon, to Baltimore, and I don’t see her very often anymore. The space where my heart used to be aches for those long-ago moments we shared. So get ready, Morgan. Life is about to take you to a place you can’t even imagine. Take care, as I know you will, of that baby girl you’ll soon meet. Wring every second out of the times you’ll share because it all goes by so fast. And do me a favor. Sometime today, give your smart, funny, sarcastic and beautiful wife a big hug. Tell her that her dad really, really misses her.

Tosches and his daughter, Maggie. //Courtesy photo

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Aquatic Center location will impact vote on tax request To the Editor, Dang! We got hoodwinked into a school pool! It is not what I had in mind when I voted "yes" (twice over the last 20 years or so) and my family will probably never use it. Too bad. My only hope is that the handful of students will enjoy the $10.1 million amenity and tremendously appreciate it. Guess what? I'm not voting for the school district tax increase. Dang! Julie Jabaay Abbott

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‘Mr. Conductor?’ was often followed by goofy questions from flatlanders CABOOSE COBWEBS Mel McFarland

As we mark another year, please allow me to look back to my job on the mountain for the inspiration for this column. In the old days, a passenger train had several conductors. The conductor in the Pullman sleeping cars served only those passengers. On some trains, even the Santa Fe, that might only be one or two cars, with maybe 20 passengers. The passengers were mainly Easterners, taking their

first trip into west. The experience raised their curiosity. The conductor served as an “Answer Man.” The temperament of these men was of primary importance. On a trip, one might field some pretty unusual questions. On a trip north from Pueblo, a conductor was resting, having checked all of his passengers’ comfort. He had a spot in a far corner of the car where he could catch a nap. He had just dozed off when a touch on his shoulder raised him. It was a very nervous lady. “Say, Mr. Conductor,” she said, “my ticket says says that I am to have 200 pounds of baggage and my trunk does not weigh more than 125. What am I to do about it?” “Madam,” replied the accommodating conductor, “we will be arriving at Colorado Springs in a few minutes and you can gather 75 pounds of stone to fill it up.” Another interesting question related to the hot springs at Glenwood Springs. This conductor had been continually answering questions as the train ran over the Continental Divide, along the Frying Pan River and past Aspen, which was just a

mining town a hundred years ago. He too found a nice quiet spot to rest, when a passenger spotted a coaling facility just outside town. “Mr. Conductor, what is that and what is all that coal for?” “Madam, you are going to Glenwood for the hot waters, are you not?” He quickly shot back. “This is where they heat the water!” A few days later, his boss heard from the manager of the pools at Glenwood, that this passenger had shared the answer with him. Perhaps this conductor should rethink some of his answers! On Pikes Peak, I got odd questions, and I had to think before answering some of them. A couple of my “good” ones are: “Why are there no pine cones up here?” “Does the train stop at the toll gate?” “Do the people who drive up the mountain come up to the same top?” Oh, I could go on for hours!

Dispelling myths about how much chocolate is too much FIT AND HEALTHY Cord Prettyman cordprettyman@msn.com

Well, Christmas 2015 is in the bag and chances are you’re left with an impressive stash of chocolate goodies given by well-intentioned family and friends, like – chocolate covered cookies, hot cocoa, Hershey bars and boxes of Lady Godiva. Then, there’s the goodies Santa put in your stockings like – liquor-filled chocolate bottles, Reese’s peanut butter cups,

chocolate truffles and, well, you get the idea. If you’re actually going to eat all that chocolate, you probably should have some guidelines. Lucky for you, I went online and found the “Rules of Chocolate.” If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. Chocolate covered raisins, cherries and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. If calories consumption is an issue, store your chocolate on top of the fridge. Calories are afraid of heights and will jump out of the chocolate. A balanced diet consists of eating equal amounts of dark and white chocolate. Put “eat chocolate” at the top of your list of things to do each day. That way, you’ll at least get one thing done. If you can’t eat all your chocolate, it will keep in the freezer. But, if you can’t eat all your chocolate, what’s wrong with you! The story of chocolate begins with the discovery of America. Columbus returned from the New World with a treasure trove of many strange and wonderful things, among which, was a few dark brown beans that garnered little interest. They were, of course, cocoa beans, today’s source of all our chocolate and cocoa providing both pleasure and guilt to millions around the world.

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Autumn excavation yields new fossils, mysteries for dinosaur center By Avalon A. Manly avalonmanly@yourpeaknews.com

stacked layers of minerals and earth that help scientists date fossils and other finds – is “not where it should be in time,” Maltese said. Fresh off making national headlines for the debut of When paleontologists uncover a specimen that doesn’t a never-before-seen avaceratops, the team at the Rocky match the level of earth it’s found in, they use a number of Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is moving on to bigtools, from historic records of the strata of the area to bioger – and more baffling – fossils. stratigraphic techniques like identifying other fossilized In October, curator Anthony Maltese, preparator Jacob life forms nearby that could help date the specimen. Jett, museum owner Mike Triebold and a handful of othThe dinosaur center crew was out of luck on both ers arrived at a 500-acre Sharon Springs, Kan., ranch to counts. resume digging up a site they’d been working off-and-on “We couldn’t find an ammonite to save our lives,” for more than a year. Maltese said, referring to an extinct group of marine molThey knew there were remains of a mosasaurus – a luscs that lived between 240 and 65 million years ago, and huge marine carnivore from the late Cretaceous – to be which tend to be common in Kansas chalk beds and could recovered about 11 miles beyond the Colorado border. But have helped lay a timeline across Walker’s remains. The combination of its place in the stratigraphy, though, and the mix of biologically advanced and primitive anatomical features Walker presents, mean something is odd about the find. It might mean that mosasaurus is an older species than previously suspected. But without more evidence, Maltese will have a hard time proving that theory to the scientific community. There is one thing Maltese has left to try. Walker was found on top of a few inches of volcanic ash. Magma, as it cools, forms zircons, little time capsules of the volcanic event which can grant radiometric data – like geological dating. Curator Anthony Maltese and preparator Jacob Jett demonstrate how 3D-printed segments There are a few trash align with Walker’s fossil remains, like the pelvis and illia shown here. //Photo by Avalon A bags of ash in the lab at the Manly /The Courier dinosaur resource center waiting to be tested for digging there proved challenging. zircons, in the hope that they can help date Walker. “We had to work around the hunting season,” Maltese If they can date zircons in the ash, and even without said. other corroborating evidence like ammonites or a fault Because most paleontological digs in that part of the in the strata that could upset the layers in the ground, it country occur on private ranchland, and because ranchers could produce a major scientific discovery. make some extra money leasing parts of their property to “We can make a good case that (Walker) is way older hunters, the RMDRC crew had small windows in which to than other specimens,” Maltese said. work. Already Walker is a significant find as the first mosa“There were times where we couldn’t go out because saurus found in this part of the country. Add to that the people were bowhunting,” Maltese said, “and (our vespecimen’s massive size at upwards of 38 feet long and its hicles) would spook all the deer.” mysterious depth in the strata and Walker could prove to Digging resumed over the course of a couple of “freakbe a very important find. ishly warm” weekends in October, Maltese said. And It’s in better shape than the other mosasaurus specibefore the ground froze, they managed to recover the rest men the team recovered in that area, nicknamed Wally for of the specimen they dubbed Walker, a mosasaurus with its dig site in Wallace County, Kan.. Those remains were some interesting qualities and surrounded by mystery. mostly on the surface of the ground, exposed to the eleWalker was recovered from one of the lowest areas ments and occasionally trampled by cattle. of the Kansas basin, but its location in the strata – the Walker’s tail is especially intact for a find of this type. The dorsal vertebrae along a bend in the tail suggest, to Maltese and Jett, that the tails of mosauruses took a downward turn at the end and were supported from above by a fleshy dorsal, much like a modern shark tail. This idea is somewhat controversial: it has been thought that mosauruses had straight tails and cut through the water in a sliding, back-and-forth motion, like eels or snakes. The world is going to have to wait a little while to learn much more about Walker and what it repreThe articulated skull of a tylosaurus, a relative of the mosasaurus. When comsents. Hunting isn’t interferpleted, Walker’s skull will look something like this. //Photo by Avalon A Manly / The ing, this time. The dinosaur Courier research team is feverishly

busy finishing the examination, preparation, casting, molding and mounting process for a

An artistic rendering of a mosasaurus, minus the controversial tail bend that Maltese sees in the Walker specimen.

specimen named Pete III, which will be finished in the spring of 2016. Pete is a daspletosaurus, a genus of tyrannosaur from the late Cretaceous, about 75 million years old. “(Pete) is phenomenally complete,” Maltese said. He’s been working on Pete for years, and recalls that some cartilage was still present on the fossils when they were recovered. But there’s some strange things about Pete, too. “Pete’s kind of a daspletosaurus corgi,” Maltese said. “It has super stumpy legs for its size.” And Pete is massive: about 35 feet from nose to tail, but not as tall as other members of its species found in other parts of North America. Maltese doesn’t think it’s because Pete was young when it died. In fact, other evidence might suggest that Pete was tremendously old for a dinosaur living in the wild – maybe 28 or so. “We don’t know if (the stumpy legs) are abnormal growth, if (Pete) is a different subspecies, if it’s sexual dimorphism,” Maltese said, that last bit referring to the

Anthony Maltese holds a piece of Wally’s mandible, showing which teeth were newer than others when the animal died. //Photo by Avalon A Manly /The Courier tendency in the animal kingdom for different sexes of the same species to be wildly different sizes. Pete has a lot more to teach the crew as they work on assembling and making silicone copies of it. Once it’s assembled and copies are mounted for display, Maltese will move on to focus on Walker. Huge portions of its remains are cemented in rock casts brought back from the dig site, so it will be no easy task. But it’s what the RMDRC does. Maltese is excited to unveil Pete. “We’re always out there collecting new things,” Maltese said, “and we like to show off our new things. We try to (ensure) that if you come up once a year, or even once every six months, there are new things to see, or new science on old things, since the science is always changing.” Dino enthusiasts can look forward to Pete’s unveiling before Memorial Day 2016, with Walker following within the next couple of years.

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Deputy arrested, fired for alleged illegal sexual conduct in jail By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com Teller County Sheriff’s Deputy Carlos Alberto Minguela, 33, was arrested Dec. 23 on suspicion of illegal sexual conduct in a correctional institution (Class 5 felony) and first-degree official misconduct (Class 2 misdemeanor). Upon his arrest, Minguela was fired by the Teller Carlos Alberto Minguela County Sheriff’s Office. According to a press //Photo Courtesy of KKTV release from Sheriff Mike Ensminger, Minguela was assigned to the jail in Divide where the alleged incident occurred. He had been employed at the sheriff’s office since May 2014. Detectives from the sheriff’s office, in conjunction with the 4th Judicial District, initiated the investigation the morning of Dec. 23. According to the release, Deputy Minguela disclosed information during the investigation which led to the establishment of probable cause for his arrest. “As sheriff of Teller County, public trust and integrity are at the forefront of my sworn duties to the citizens of our county,” Ensminger said. “It saddens me to have one of our deputies arrested; but when an employee engages in criminal actions, they violate public trust and must be held accountable for their behavior. “This joint investigation has been conducted with the utmost integrity, as is every one of our investigations.” After his arrest, Minguela was transported to El Paso County Criminal Justice Center in Colorado Springs. The investigation is ongoing.

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Erickson’s state title tops list of sports accomplishments for 2015 FROM THE SIDELINES Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeaknews.com

There may not have been a lot of team wins in 2015 for area high school teams, but it was a memorable year for many Teller County athletes. The individual highlight of the year was turned in by Woodland Park senior Hayden Erickson, who, in May, won the Class 4A state shot put title on his final throw at Jefferson County Stadium. Erickson’s heave of 52 feet, 3 inches, was almost two feet better than Pueblo Central’s Beau Gordon. Erickson was 17th in the discus with a throw of 123-9. Three Woodland Park wrestlers advanced to the state tournament at the Pepsi Center in February. Senior Tommy Hancock won his first-round match at 120 pounds, while junior Garrick Arias won one match at 106. Senior Sam Hopfe led the WP boys’ basketball team in points (12.8) and rebounds (5.4) per game. Hopfe was also a standout track athlete, finishing 5th in the 300 meter hurdles at the state meet with a time of 39.40 seconds. Sophomore Mackenzie Porter led the WP girls’ basketball team in scoring with 12.2 ppg, followed by senior Katelyn Kemp (11.5). Kemp is now starting for Lamar Community College. The Cripple Creek-Victor boys’ basketball team had strong efforts from several players. Senior CJ Salazar led the team in points (12.1) and rebounds 8.6). Sophomore Conner Brown contributed 8.6 ppg., followed by senior David Burks (8.2), junior David Wuellner (7.8), junior Jake Hedrickson (7.5) and sophomore Mason Berger (6.5). The CC-V girls’ hoopsters were led in scoring by senior Madi Berger (8.8) and Mikaela Schell (8.1). Senior Dustin Herman batted .524 with seven extra base hits and a team-leading 21 RBIs for the Panthers baseball team while junior Jason Kekich batted .325 with seven extra-base hits and 12 RBIs. The WP girls’ soccer team was led by senior Jenny Sells’ 21 goals and 15 assists. Freshman Samantha Lecky added 11 goals and six assists.

Woodland Park senior Hayden Erickson was riding high after winning the Class 4A state shot put championship in May. //Photo by Danny Summers The consistently most successful team in all of Teller County is Woodland Park softball. The Panthers won their third consecutive Class 4A Metro League championship and advanced to the postseason for the fifth consecutive season. Senior Chrissy Cunningham and junior Kelly Marolf made the Colorado High School Activities Association All-State softball teams. The Panthers football team featured junior linebacker Orion Drummond, Woodland Park senior Sam Hopfe led the basketball team in scoring and who was named co-defensive player of the year for rebounding, and finished fifth in the state in the 300 hurdles. //Photo by Danny the 3A Southern League. Summers The WP girls’ cross All-State team. country and volleyball Sam Levy made the state golf tournament, becoming teams made postseason runs. the first Woodland Park athlete to do so since 2009. The cross country team, led by junior Aspen There is no way to predict what 2016 will bring for our Heidekrueger, finished 22nd out of 24 teams at the state athletes and teams. We will have to watch, wait and find meet. out as things unfold. Join me, will you, in rooting for our The volleyball team went 16-9 and advanced to regionstudent athletes. Everyone has a story. als. Senior setter Jenny Lau was named to the CHSAA

CC-V senior David Wuellner a leader on and off the court By Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeaknews.com Everyone has a unique story. David Wuellner’s just happens to be a little more interesting than others. The Cripple Creek-Victor High School senior a German immigrant who has been living in America via a green card for 15 years. His first language is German, and he has a killer beard, which he doesn’t plan on shaving until after graduation in late May. And he is a four-sport athlete, even though he did not join a Pioneers team until 16 months ago. He also maintains a 4.25 GPA – he takes advanced placement classes in environment science and literature – earning him a spot on the prestigious Colorado High School Activities Association All-State Academic Football Team. And he did this while working between 24 and 48 hours a week as a dishwasher at Wildwood Casino. “He’s pretty much the leader – in everything,” said CC-V junior Conner Brown, who plays, basketball, football and baseball with Wuellner. “He’s a naturally genuine guy. “In school he’ll help you out if you need help. He’s nice. Smart. Pretty much a great guy. And he has the best beard on the team. I’m jealous.” Wuellner, in fact, has the only beard on the team. Wuellner has helped the Pioneers’ basketball team to a 3-2 start. He is the team leader in rebounds with more than seven per game, and is among the team leaders in scoring with 6.7 per contest. “He’s a really valuable player and a great teammate,” said CC-V guard Jake Hedrickson, the only other senior on the team. “If he’s really hyped about a game he’ll pump everybody else up. If he’s trying to focus he’ll stay quiet.”

Cripple Creek-Victor senior David Wuellner is a big reason why the Pioneers are off to a solid start this season. Wuellner, a German citizen, stands proud as the German flag is displayed behind him. //Photo by Danny Summers

The 6-foot-3 Wuellner is a rebounding machine, according to Brown. “He’s pretty much the only rebounder we have,” Brown said. “Coach (Mark Sampson) tells us to help him out, but somehow he finds a way to get all the rebounds.” Wuellner’s parents emigrated from Germany in 2000. They opened Gold Camp Bakery in Victor several years ago. “We only speak German at my house,” said Wuellner, who was born in Fulda, Germany, and is the middle child of five. “Knowing two languages will help you eventually in the outside word. Just being bilingual opens up doors for me. If I wanted to I could go be an interpreter.” Wuellner attended Cripple Creek schools through the eighth grade. He moved to Colorado Springs his freshman year, where he lived with family friends, and attended Palmer High School through his sophomore year. He then decided to transfer back to Cripple Creek-Victor High School as a junior. “I like the individualized attention you get at a small school,” said Wuellner, who would like to attend Texas A&M or Colorado School of Mines and major in chemical engineering. “After attending a big school and a small school, I would choose the small school.” Wuellner plans to run track and play baseball simultaneously in the spring. In track he runs the 100 hurdles and 300 hurdles, triple jump and long jump. He is an outfielder on the baseball team. Sampson is also the school’s football and track coach, so he gets to work with Wuellner on various levels. “David is one of those ‘Yes sir, no sir” guys,” Sampson said. “Whatever you need he’ll do it. He’s just a pleasure to be around.”

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0062

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0061

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

On October 5, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies)

Date of Deed of Trust

DOUGLAS R IVEY ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC. ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AMC2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE November 09, 2006

Date of Deed of Trust

Donna L Egan, Patrick J Egan The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America, Successors/Assigns DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE VENDEE MORTGAGE TRUST 2008-1 August 15, 2006

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller November 21, 2006

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller August 29, 2006

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

600514 $141,600.00

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

597438 Book: n/a Page: $146,990.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$127,219.34

Outstanding Principal Balance

$135,287.75

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOT 42, INDIAN CREEK NO. 14, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.

LOT 16, INDIAN CREEK NO. 14, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.

Also known by street and number as: 1422 KIOWA ROAD, FLORISSANT, CO 80816.

Also known by street and number as: 312 Fossil Creek Rd, Florissant, CO 80816.

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

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/03/2016, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication

12/9/2015 1/6/2016 PIKES PEAK COURIER

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; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

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DATE: 10/05/2015

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 10/05/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee

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

HOLLY DECKER #32647

SCOTT D TOEBBEN #19011

MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-049-28755 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.

RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 216 16TH STREET, SUITE 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 15CO00677-1 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0043

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0060

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

On July 6, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

On September 29, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies)

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

STEVEN L MCKAY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. June 30, 2000

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

Francis G. Ays Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Security Atlantic Mortgage Co. Inc. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. November 15, 2007

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller July 06, 2000

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller December 07, 2007

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

506831 $95,900.00

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

613449 Book: n/a Page: $204,624.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$79,428.67

Outstanding Principal Balance

$215,705.34

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 ©Public Trustees' Colorado Revised 1/2015 and interest when Association due togetherof 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 11, BLOCK 1, LAS BRISAS RANCHETTES, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 12956 COUNTY ROAD 1, FLORISSANT, CO 80816. 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.

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 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/27/2016, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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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Also known by street and number as: 700 Fullview Avenue, Woodland Park, CO 80863. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/24/2016, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication

LOT 9 IN BLOCK 2, IN FULLVIEW SUBDIVISION, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. ***ASSIGNMENT OF DEED OF TRUST RECORDED JULY 22, 2011 AT RECEPTION NO. 645973*** ***LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS RECORDED DECEMBER 04, 2012 AT RECEPTION NO. 658497 AND JUNE 13, 2013 AT RECEPTION NO. 663657***

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication

12/2/2015 12/30/2015 PIKES PEAK COURIER

DATE: 07/06/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 09/29/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: ERIN ROBSON #46557

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

MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 1770 4TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-672774-JS 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.

SCOTT D TOEBBEN #19011 RANDALL S MILLER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 216 16TH STREET, SUITE 1210, DENVER, CO 80202 (720) 259-6710 Attorney File # 14CO00512-3 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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COMBINED NOTICE - DEFERRED - PUBLICATION

COMBINED NOTICE - AMENDED - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-803(6) FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0046

FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0036

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

On July 28, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

On June 12, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies)

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

JAMES C SMITH AND ANNETTE M SMITH COMPASS BANK RREF CB SBL II-CO, LLC January 23, 2009

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller February 06, 2009

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

623979 $184,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$240,625.70

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

SUSAN D LEONIS MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR EVOLVE BANK & TRUST, A ARKANSAS BANKING CORPORATION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. February 23, 2012

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller March 01, 2012

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

651155 $167,334.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$161,031.19

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

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

LOTS 902, 904, 1001, AND 1002, TRANQUIL ACRES ADDITION NO. 2, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO

Also known by street and number as: 111, 113, 115 NORTH 4TH STREET, VICTOR, CO 80863.

Also known by street and number as: 173 IRIS RD, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863. 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. The original Sale Date was scheduled for November 18, 2015 but was deferred pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes 38-38-801 et seq. The deferment period has been terminated or ended and the Sale may now proceed according to law.

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 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/17/2016 the date to which the sale has been continued pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-103(2)(a), at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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. Amended First Publication 12/30/2015 Amended Last Publication 1/27/2016 Name of Publication PIKES PEAK COURIER

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/17/2016 (formerly scheduled for November 18, 2015 and continued for deferment) , at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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 of Notice of Deferred Sale 12/30/2015 Last Publication of Notice of Deferred Sale 1/27/2016 Name of Publication PIKES PEAK COURIER

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;

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

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 12/21/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: JEREMY D PECK #36588

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

KUTAK ROCK LLP 1801 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 3000, DENVER, CO 80202-2626 (303) 297-2400 Attorney File # 4837-7818-29421 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.

ERIN ROBSON #46557 MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 1770 4TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-668218-JS 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.

300_1230/0127*5 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0065 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On October 19, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies)

Date of Deed of Trust

HEATHER M NELSON MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR GN MORTGAGE, LLC WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE TO LEHMAN XS TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7 January 26, 2006

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller January 31, 2006

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount ©Public Trustees' Association Outstanding Principal Balance of Colorado Revised 1/2015

589983 $107,200.00

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

$111,748.80

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, RAINBOW VALLEY UNIT 9, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1821 CALCITE DR, DIVIDE, CO 80814. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/17/2016, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication

12/30/2015 1/27/2016 PIKES PEAK COURIER

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 10/19/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: LISA CANCANON #42043 BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 9696.100466.F01 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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CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0064

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0066

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

On October 22, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

On October 26, 2015, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records.

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies)

Original Grantor(s) Original Beneficiary(ies) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

CARL E SMITH AND MARGARITA A SMITH EQUISHARE CREDIT UNION EQUISHARE CREDIT UNION April 23, 2007

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

GINGER A POINT MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION September 04, 2007

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller September 05, 2007

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller September 12, 2007

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

610385 $504,154.78

Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) Original Principal Amount

610682 $374,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$257,385.07

Outstanding Principal Balance

$337,451.04

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE N1/2 OF THE NE1/4 OF THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. LYING WESTERLY AND NORTHERLY OF COUNTY ROAD 25, EXCEPT ANY PORTION CONVEYED IN DEED RECORDED JUNE 24, 1993 IN BOOK 675, PAGE 346, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO Also known by street and number as: 4331 COUNTY RD 25, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/17/2016, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication

Also known by street and number as: 2230 COUNTY ROAD 46, FLORISSANT, CO 80816. 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 A.M. on Wednesday, 02/17/2016, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 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 Last Publication Name of Publication

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;

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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;

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Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov

DATE: 10/26/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

DATE: 10/22/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee

KENNETH E DAVIDSON 305 MAIN STREET, SUITE A, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911 (719) 390-7811 Attorney File # 334.15 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MARCELLO ROJAS #46396 KLATT, AUGUSTINE, SAYER, TREINEN & RASTEDE, P.C. 9745 E HAMPDEN AVE., SUITE 400, DENVER, CO 80231 (303) 353-2965 Attorney File # CO150263 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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MISC. PUBLIC NOTICES TELLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Legal Notice Consideration and make recommendation to the Teller County Board of County Commissioners of a request by ND IRA, Inc. FBO Vicki A. LaBarre Roth IRA for a Special Use Permit for Resort for existing structures and lakes on three tracts of a 72 acre parcel. Tract 1: A portion of section 1, Township 14 South, Range 70 West and Sections 6 and 7, Township 14 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County Colorado lying south and west of the Midland terminal Railroad right©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 of-way, now known as State Highway 67 , Tract 3: A portion of the Southeast quarter of Sections 1, 12, and 13, Township 14 South, Range 70 West and Sections 6 and 7, Township 14 South, range 69 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County Colorado lying south and west of the Midland Terminal railroad right of way, now known as State Highway 67 and Tract 4: A portion of the Southeast quarter of Section 1, Township 14 South, Range 70 West and a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado. (7522 County Rd 61, Divide, CO 80814) in the Agricultural (A-1) zone district. The Teller County Planning Commission will continue the hearing to consider this request and will take place on January 12, 2016 at the Woodland Park City Council Chambers at 220 South Avenue at 7:00 P. M.

303_1230/0127*5 DISTRICT COURT, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO 101 W. Bennett Ave., P. O. Box 997, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 _________________________________________

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Public Notice Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, 100 North Third Street (P.O. Box 191) Victor, CO 80860, (719) 689-4080, has ﬁled an application for an amendment to their Regular (112d) Designated Mining Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board under the provisions of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act. The proposed amendment is known as Amendment 11 to the Cresson Project and is located in the Cripple Creek Mining District predominantly in Township 15 South, Range 69 West, 6th Prime Meridian.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KENNETH CHARLES BAUER, a/k/a KENNETH C. BAUER, a/k/a KENNETH BAUER, Deceased _________________________________________

The proposed amendment will commence as soon as all necessary permits are obtained and the proposed date of completion of all associated reclamation is 2041. The proposed future use of the land is livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman St, Room 21, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Teller County Clerk and Recorder’s Ofﬁce, Krystal Brown, County Clerk, 101 W. Bennett Avenue, PO Box 1010, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, (719) 689-2951.

Newman E. McAllister 121 S. Tejon St., Suite 900 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Telephone Number: (719) 4734892 Fax Number: (719) 4734893 Email: nemlawcos@aol.com Atty. Reg. #: 601 Attorney for Personal Representative

Anyone wishing to comment on the application may view the application at the locations listed above as well as the Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland Avenue, Woodland Park, CO 80863, (719) 689-9281; the Franklin Ferguson Memorial Library, 410 North B Street, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, (719) 689-2800; the Victor Public Library, 124 S. 3rd Street, Victor, CO 80860, (719) 689-201; the Florissant Public Library, 334 Circle Drive, Florissant, CO 80816, (719) 7483939; or the above named applicant.

Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety by 4:00 P.M. on February 2, 2016. Legal Notice No.: 933804 First Publication: December 23, 2015 Last Publication: January 13, 2016 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View

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COURT USE ONLY _________________________

Case No. 2015PR30057 Div. 11

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §1512801, C.R.S. ESTATE OF KENNETH CHARLES BAUER, a/k/a KENNETH C. BAUER, a/k/a KENNETH BAUER, DECEASED Case No. 2015PR330057 All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Teller County, Colorado, on or before April 25, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. M. Louise Bauer Personal Representative P. O. Box 6007 Woodland Park, CO 80866 Newman E. McAllister #601 INSTRUCTIONS TO NEWSPAPER: Attorney for Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110115

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110121

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110122

The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC.

To whom it may concern and to every person in actual possession or occupancy of the hereinafter described land, lots or premises, and to the person in whose name the same was taxed, and to all persons having an interest or title of record in or to the same, and particularly to:

CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC

CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD INNOVATIONS, INC

7-15-69 10126 FORESIGHT EXC PT LYING S OF TRACT G OF THE IDLEWOOD MS

7-15-69 10126 PT FORESIGHT LYING S OF TRACT G OF THE IDLEWOOD MS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: 6/7-15-69 10777 ALAMEDA, LIBBY DELL, CARBONATE KING UND 2/10 INTEREST MS That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certiﬁcate of purchase was duly issued therefore to CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR GOLD MINING CO, the present holder and legal owner thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before May 4, 2016, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certiﬁcate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 16th day of December, A.D. 2015.

That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certiﬁcate of purchase was duly issued therefore to CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR GOLD MINING CO, the present holder and legal owner thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before May 4, 2016, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certiﬁcate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 16th day of December, A.D. 2015.

ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO

First date of Publication: December 23, 2015 Second date of Publication: December 30, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: January 6, 2016

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110123

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110669

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110692

CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD INNOVATIONS, INC

CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC

12-15-70 10814 PT ETTA CHAT LYING S OF THE S LINE OF GEORGIA 9587 MS

7-15-69 11607 ALMA MS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a tax lien sale lawfully held on the 4th day of November A.D. 2011, the then County Treasurer of Teller County, State of Colorado, duly offered for delinquent taxes for the year 2010, the following described property, situated in County of Teller and State of Colorado, to-wit: 7-15-69 10000 PT VIRGINIUS EXC PT IN CONFLICT W/CNTY RD 821 AS DESC AT 626497 (UND 114/120 INT SR)(UND 34/120 INT MN) MS That, at said sale, said property was stricken off to and a tax lien sale certiﬁcate of purchase was duly issued therefore to CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR GOLD MINING CO, the present holder and legal owner thereof, who hath made request upon the Treasurer of Teller County for a deed, and that unless the same be redeemed on or before May 4, 2016, the said County Treasurer will issue a Treasurer’s deed therefore to said certiﬁcate holder. Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 16th day of December, A.D. 2015.

ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO

First date of Publication: December 23, 2015 Second date of Publication: December 30, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: January 6, 2016

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110693

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110800

NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR TREASURER’S DEED TAX SALE CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE NO. 20110802

The said premises were for the year A.D. 2010, assessed and taxed in the name of PROVIDENCE MINING CO and the properties are currently assessed and taxed in the name of PROVIDENCE MINING CO.

CALDERA RIM MINING CO, LLC ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD INNOVATIONS, INC

PROVIDENCE MINING CO ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD INNOVATIONS, INC PINNACOL ASSURANCE

7-15-69 10293 STUART, SUMPTER (10.07 AC MIN, 9.04 AC SUR) MS

7-15-69 9998 DEADWOOD 1 + 3 MS

Dated at Cripple Creek, Teller County, Colorado, this 16th day of December, A.D. 2015.

ROBERT W CAMPBELL, TREASURER TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO First date of Publication: December 23, 2015 Second date of Publication: December 30, 2015 Third and last date of Publication: January 6, 2016

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District Court Teller County, State of Colorado 101 West Bennett Ave., P.O. Box 997 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Plaintiff: COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. vs. Defendants: ROY VIRGIL VELASQUEZ and PAULINE E. MARTINEZ

Case Number: 15CV30069 Division: 11

Agenda TELLER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION January 12, 2016, 7:00 P.M. WOODLAND PARK CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 220 W SOUTH AVENUE I. II. III. IV.

SHERIFF'S AMENDED COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHTS TO CURE AND REDEEM

V. VI.

Sale No. 150504

Under a Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered September 28, 2015, in the above entitled action, I am ordered to sell certain real property as follows: Owner of real property subject to Foreclosure Roy Virgil Velasquez Decree Original Beneficiary of Foreclosure Decree Colorado Mountain Estates Property Owners Association, Inc. Current Holder of the Foreclosure Decree Colorado Mountain Estates Property Owners Association, Inc. Notice of Lis Pendens Date of Recording July 15, 2015 Notice of Lis Pendens Reception Number 681018 Date of Foreclosure Decree September 28, 2015 County of Jurisdiction Teller County Amount due when Judgment entered $4,787.49 Amount due when Judgment entered $4,787.49 Real Property Description: LOTS 746 AND 747, COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO, also known by street Real Property Description: LOTS 746 AND 747, COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES and number as 102 and/or 158 Paint Pony, Florissant, Colorado 80816. Such real FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO, also known by street property is subject to the Covenants of the Plaintiff duly recorded on August 5, 1985 in and number as 102 and/or 158 Paint Pony, Florissant, Colorado 80816. Such real the Books and Records of Teller County, Colorado at Book 368, Page 588. property is subject to the Covenants of the Plaintiff duly recorded on August 5, 1985 in the Books and Records of Teller County, Colorado at Book 368, Page 588. THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DECREE OF THE PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DECREE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE. THE LIEN OF THE DECREE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE LIEN OF THE DECREE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND DECREE OF FORECLOSURE BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. The covenants of Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants have been violated as follows: failure to make payments on said Declaration of Covenants when the same were due The covenants of Plaintiff’s Declaration of Covenants have been violated as follows: and owing, and, accordingly, the Court has entered the subject Decree of Default failure to make payments on said Declaration of Covenants when the same were due Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. and owing, and, accordingly, the Court has entered the subject Decree of Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure. NOTICE OF SALE NOTICE OF SALE THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on Thursday, the 11th day of February, 2016, in the Training Facility of the Teller County THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., on Sheriff’s Office, 11400 West Highway 24 Divide, CO 80814, sell to the highest and best Thursday, the 11th day of February, 2016, in the Training Facility of the Teller County bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor Sheriff’s Office, 11400 West Highway 24 Divide, CO 80814, sell to the highest and best and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the bidder for cash, the said real property described above, and all interest of said Grantor judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of and the heirs and assigns of said Grantor therein, for the purpose of paying the Purchase, all as provided by law. judgment amount entered herein, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: December 16, 2015 Last Publication: January 13, 2016 First Publication: December 16, 2015 Name of Publication: Pike’s Peak Courier View Last Publication: January 13, 2016 Name of Publication: Pike’s Peak Courier View NOTICE OF RIGHTS NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DECREE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT DECREE OF FORECLOSURE BEING FORECLOSED BEING FORECLOSED. A TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DECREE OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT AND COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED DECREE OF FORECLOSURE BEING FORECLOSED BEING FORECLOSED. A HERETO. COPY OF THE STATUTES WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS ARE ATTACHED A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE PURSUANT TO § 3838104, C.R.S., SHALL BE HERETO. FILED WITH THE SHERIFF AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO § 3838302, C.R.S., SHALL BE FILED WITH THE SHERIFF NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. The name, address, and business telephone number of each of the attorneys representing the holder of the evidence of debt are as follows: Torbet Tuft & McConnkie, LLC, Attn: John Randolph Torbet, 2 N. Cascade Ave., Suite 320, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Telephone (719) 4759300. Attached hereto are copies of certain Colorado statutes that may vitally affect your property rights in relation to this proceeding. Said proceeding may result in the loss of property in which you have an interest and may create a personal debt against you. You may wish to seek the advice of your own private attorney concerning your rights in relation to this foreclosure proceeding. INTENT to cure or redeem, as provided by the aforementioned laws, must be directed to or conducted at the Sheriff Department for Teller County, Civil Division, 11400 West Highway 24 Divide, CO 80814. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. This Sheriff’s Amended Notice of Sale is signed on the 10th day of December, 2015. TELLER COUNTY SHERIFF John Gomes Undersheriff

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VIII.

Call to Order and Roll Call; Election of Ofﬁcers; Designation of location for posting agendas; Adoption of the Meeting Schedule for 2016; Review and Approve Minutes a. October 13, 2015; b. December 8, 2015; Continuation of the Consideration and make recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners of a request by ND IRA, Inc. FBO Vicki A. LaBarre Roth IRA for a Special Use Permit for Resort for existing structures and lakes on three tracts of a 72 acre parcel. Tract 1: A portion of section 1, Township 14 South, Range 70 West and Sections 6 and 7, Township 14 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County Colorado lying south and west of the Midland terminal Railroad right-of-way, now known as State Highway 67 , Tract 3: A portion of the Southeast quarter of Sections 1, 12, and 13, Township 14 South, Range 70 West and Sections 6 and 7, Township 14 South, range 69 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County Colorado lying south and west of the Midland Terminal railroad right of way, now known as State Highway 67 and Tract 4: A portion of the Southeast quarter of Section 1, Township 14 South, Range 70 West and a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 6, Township 14 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., Teller County, Colorado. (7522 County Rd 61, Divide, CO 80814) in the Agricultural; Other Items; Vacation Lot Line: Johnson, Lot 130A, & Lot 135, Block 30, Sherwood Forest, 4 Hines, Lot 26 & 27, Rainbow Valley, 9 Adjourn.

The Teller County Planning Commission will meet and will take place on January 12, 2016 at the Woodland Park City Council Chambers at 220 South Avenue at 7:00 P. M.

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ORDINANCE NO. 201506 A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2250 OF THE CRIPPLE CREEK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION. WHEREAS, the electors of the City of Cripple Creek, in 2003, approved a ballot question setting the compensation of the Mayor and members if the City Council at $500.00 per month and providing for automatic increases in such compensation based on the cost of living increases granted to City employees; and WHEREAS, the Cripple Creek Municipal Code should reflect the adoption of the 2003 ballot question described above; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. Section 2250 of the Cripple Creek Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2250. Compensation. (a) The Mayor and each Councilmember shall receive a salary of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per month for his or her services beginning January 1st, 2004. (b) Commencing with the first new terms following January st 1 , 2004,the salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers shall increase, without further action of the City Council, in an amount equal to the accumulated percentage cost of living increases granted to City employees during the preceding term. For example, if elected or reelected in November, 2015, the new Council wage will go into effect at the beginning of the new term – January 1st, 2016 and run through the end of the term December 31st, 2019. The look back period for the cost of living increase for January 1st, 2016 would be the years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. (c) If an individual, that has never been seated on the City Council before, is elected and seated, the new Council person will be paid at the same rate as the Council person they are replacing for November and December of the current year. Their wage will be increased, along with the other Council members that will serve for the next four years, on January 1st when their official four year term begins.

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Eleven Mile to host ice-fishing tournaments in 2016 By Courier staff

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Ice fishing will heat up next month at Eleven Mile State Park as it hosts the annual Cabela’s Colorado Classic Pro-Am Ice Fishing Tournament. The three-event classic, produced by 11 Mile Marina, begins with the Grand Slam on Jan. 9 followed by the South Park Ice Master Traveling Trophy on Feb. 6 and the Marina March Madness on March 5. The Colorado Classic has grown to become one of the state’s premier events offering thousands of dollars in cash and prizes and attracting the sport’s top stars along with amateurs alike.

Last year, the contest sponsors added a Pro Division to the tournament, which will be repeated this year. “This new approach leveled the playing field for the everyday angler and attracted new participants who had been hesitant to sign up in the past because they felt their chances to win big prizes were diminished by competing directly against the pros,” said Tournament Director Larry Falk. Besides Cabela’s, the sponsors include Eagle Claw, Sportsmen’s Warehouse, Berkley, Shakespeare, Big Rock Sports, Acme Tackle and Beaver Dam Tip Ups. All tournament contests are team events and each team consists of two

anglers, one of whom must be at least 18 years old. Each event stands alone as a separate contest. If a team competes in all three events, there is a point system that yields additional prize money. Entry fees are $85 per contest per team or $195 for all three events. A valid daily or annual Colorado State Park pass is required for all vehicles entering the park. A valid Colorado fishing license is also required for all participants. For more information on the tournament, go to www.11milesports.com or call 719-748-0317. For Eleven Mile State Park information, call the office at 719-748-3401 or visit cpw.state.co.us

December 30, 2015

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Season runs February-November. All applicants must be able to be on their feet all day, lift and move at least 40lbs, pass a background check, and have a valid driver’s license. Locals preferred. Pay TBD. Please call 719-748-3475, or emails sam@thenatureplace.net to receive an application. Interviews will begin mid January. Training will begin the first week of February.

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through 11th grade tests. Refusal rates varied greatly from school to school across the state, from just a handful of students to staggering 99 percentiles. In the year leading up to the PARCC test, parents and students across Colorado started opting-out of the assessment and raising concerns about Common Core, student data privacy and standardized testing in general. Such was the uproar about a new standardized test that in November, the U.S. Department of Education approved a waiver for the Colorado Department of Education that would not penalize districts that didn’t meet the government’s 95 per-

cent participation mandate. The state’s overall participation in PARCC was 82 percent, and all-time low for Colorado where standardized testing is concerned. With previous standardized tests like the CSAP and TCAP, the 95 percent mandated participation rate hadn’t been an issue, but some schools had as little as one percent participation in the PARCC this spring. Changes in education legislation, including the recent bipartisan congressional overturn of the controversial No Child Left Behind act, and President Obama’s plan to regulate standardized testing to 2 percent of classtime or less, will affect the future

of the PARCC in American schools. This year, though, the opt-out rates mean that schools are sifting through data that might be from a statistically insignificant subset of students. And that’s the problem with this year’s data set: so many students opted out of the test that those involved in the battle for education reform, from legislators to classroom teachers, are concerned that the scores don’t accurately reflect students’ achievement levels or capabilities. With federal funding tied in part to PARCC scores, this has school administrators and parents worried. Many parents and students are seeing

scores much lower than previous standardized tests provided. The PARCC tests not just general proficiency, but also critical thinking and problem solving skills, which can be hard processes for students to internalize. Because this is the first year of PARCC being used to assess students in local schools, growth data – or measuring how much a student improves from one year to the next – won’t be available until this time next year. Time will tell how well students and teachers acclimate to PARCC and Common Core in the meantime.

Panthers hit the break 1-4 on hardwood By Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeaknews.com Fabulous freshman Skye Ciccarelli scored a team-high 19 points – his season average – in Woodland Park’s 81-48 loss to Pueblo West on Dec. 21 in front of a boisterous Panthers’ crowd. Ciccarelli tallied 13 points in the second half as Woodland Park played just about even with the state’s 5thranked team in all of Class 4A. “We contended with (Pueblo West) a lot tonight,” said Woodland Park senior Jason Kekich, who had seven points. “The scoreboard doesn’t reflect it, but our energy and effort was there.” Woodland Park trailed 62-31 at halftime, but played just about even with the Cyclones the final 16 minutes. The Panthers had two steals in the first half, compared to 10 in the second half, and 13 turnovers in the first half and just four in the second half. “We were getting defensive stops in the second half,” said Woodland Park senior guard Dominik Cunico, who finished with nine points. Woodland Park never laid down against the more talented Pueblo West (8-1) team that featured sophomore sensation David Simental, who is averaging 23 points per game. Simental scored 21 against the Panthers, including 14 in the first half. Simental has had games of 43 and 33 points this season

and was clearly the focus of Woodland Park’s pressure defense. “We ran a box and one and I pretty much had him all to myself,” said Woodland Park sophomore Josh Bodin, who scored five points. “I just kept close to him and tried not to let him have the ball.” The Panthers remain upbeat heading into the Christmas break. “I’m happy with where we’re at, but of course I am not satisfied with the results,” said Woodland Park coach John Paul Geniesse. “We’re playing a lot harder.” Woodland Park doesn’t have much time to prepare before getting into the meat of its schedule. The Panthers will have just a couple of practices before playing Roosevelt (22) in the Roughrider Shootout Tournament on Jan. 2. The tournament also includes games against Silver Creek (3-3) and Pueblo County (5-5) on Jan. 4 and 5, respectively. On Jan. 7, Woodland Park opens 4A Metro League play with a home game against Widefield, followed by defending league champion Sierra on Jan. 9. “Our kids have to come back in shape after the Christmas break and know the expectations we have,” Geniesse said. Woodland Park snapped a 38-game losing streak on Dec. 5 with a 71-48 victory over 3A Dolores Huerta Prep (0-7). The Panthers are 3-56 since the middle of the 201213 season. Their last victory over a 4A team came against Mitchell (50-45) on Jan. 25, 2013.

Woodland Park senior Jason Kekich, in white, goes up for a shot against two Pueblo West defenders in a game played Dec. 21 in Woodland Park. Pueblo West won the game 81-48. //Photo courtesy of Paul Magnuson

Faces to Follow Kelsey Arseneau, volleyball, Lamar Arseneau, a Woodland Park graduate, recently completed her freshman season for the Lamar Community College volleyball team. The 5-foot-9 setter/opposite hitter played in six matches for Lamar, recording five kills and 14 assists.

Bob Graf, track and field, AFA Graf, a Florissant resident and former WPHS athletic director, is in his 11th season as the horizontal jumps coach for the Air Force Academy. Graf joined the Air Force staff after spending six years as the assistant track coach at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Prior to UCCS, Graf spent 25 years coaching at the high school level, including 18 years at Wasson. He has also coached several athletes in the Army’s World Class Athlete program and at the 2008 Olympic Trials. Graf was inducted into the Colorado High School Coaches Hall of Fame in March 2012.

Mackenzie Porter, basketball, Woodland Park Porter, a junior, is leading the Panthers girls’ basketball team in several categories, including points (15.3), rebounds (6.0), steals (3.3) and assists (2.0). She had a season-high 24 points against Bishop Machebeuf on Dec. 7.

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