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Teller County, Colorado

November 11, 2015

Open Records Act request reveals questionable GMF spending

By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com Short-term borrowing, expenditures exceeding appropriations and unexplained expenses have residents of Green Mountain Falls asking tough questions for the Board of Trustees.

The borrowing and expenditures were some of the findings in an audit report obtained by part-time resident Ann Esch through the Colorado Open Records Act. She obtained the audit report as well as check statements and money market accounts because she suspected financial mismanagement.

Here are some of the findings that some residents deemed irregularities: • Nine checks from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, 2015, were overdrawn, resulting in $80 in overdraft fees from Park State Bank & Trust, which covered the checks.

• The town wrote checks for $34,000 to attorney Matt Krob, rather than the $19,000 officially reported.

• Checks show that the town paid $32.29 for pizza from Borriello Brothers Pizza on a Sunday, June 29.

• The town paid $53, through a debit card, for purchases at the Corner Store in Albuquerque, N.M. Sept. 23.

Victor, City of Mines, the subject of an extraordinary exhibit, and a coffee-table book of the same name, is now at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Museum.

See “GMF” on page 24

See “City of Mines” on page 11

Carlsen defends suggestion city pays county too much

By Bill Vogrin billvogrin@yourpeaknews.com The war of words between Teller County Commissioner Dave Paul and Woodland Park City Councilman Bob Carlsen took a bizarre turn last week when Carlsen wrote a letter to the Courier defending himself.

Then he abruptly withdrew his letter.

Seemingly under duress.

Carlsen called the Courier on Thursday to withdraw the letter in which he cited details of several ways he believes the city pays more than its fair share for county services.

“The mayor and city manager asked me to withdraw the letter,” Carlsen said, somewhat sheepishly. “They said it would not be helpful in our ongoing relationship with the county.”

But Carlsen said he stands by everything he wrote in the letter and he vowed to

continue to speak his mind at City Council meetings.

He said Mayor Neil Levy and City Manager David Buttery suggested the council chambers were a more appropriate venue for such talk than in the Courier “Letter to the Editor” section.

Buttery said no pressure was put on Carlsen to withdraw the letter.

“We didn’t tell him to, we asked him to,” Buttery said. “Big difference. He still got to choose.”

Regardless, the subject came up at Thursday night’s City Council meeting.

Levy read a letter from a citizen directed at Carlsen and his suggestion at a previous meeting that non-Woodland Park residents be charged higher fees for participating in the city’s Parks and Recreation programs.

The letter writer said that just because people live

See “Carlsen” on page 24

From the “City of Mines” © Anderson & Low

Berger fired, top assistants leave Senior Coalition in protest

By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com There’s been a big shakeup in the Teller Senior Coalition but officials say it is operating as usual, providing transportation, meals, caregiver support and other services.

Last week, Barbara Berger, executive director of Teller Senior Coalition, was fired by the board of directors.

In solidarity with Berger, her assistant, Paula Dugger, and intake coordinator Janet Brown, resigned.

“The Teller Senior Coalition made a Board of Directors initiated leadership change,” the board said in a news release. ”The search for a new executive director is now underway.”

The coalition provides essential services to Teller County seniors including transpor-

tation, community meals, rural meal delivery, caregiver support, chore assistance and material aid.

“We’d like the community to know it’s business as usual,” said Arnie Sparnins, president of the board. “We thank the Teller County citizens for all their support over the years.”

Under Berger’s leadership, the coalition initiated the Community Café at the Senior Citizens Center as well as bus service for those 60 and over, in addition to the disabled and low-income residents from Cripple Creek to the senior center.

In addition, Berger expanded the coalition’s reach by moving the organization from small quarters at the senior center to larger offices in Manor Court.

When contacted, Berger declined to comment.

Growing through adversity Injured Woodland Park quarterback Matt Cox has tried to make the best of a bad break

FROM THE SIDELINES Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeaknews.com

Standing on the sidelines, leaning on crutches, is not the way Matt Cox envisioned the end of his high school football career.

But rather than wallow in self-pity, the Woodland Park High School senior turned the last five weeks

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of the season into something positive.

“Ultimately, this has been a good growing experience,” Cox said. “Things are going to happen in life. Life is going to knock you down. You still have to respond.

You can’t just quit. You still have to be a leader and encourage other people.

“I’m a better man because of this.”

Cox, 18, became Woodland Park’s starting quarterback during his freshman year, when he took over for an injured Jake Censnor.

Cox started five games under center during that 2012 season, completing 17 of 41 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns. He led the team in rushing with 492 yards and a pair of scores.

In addition, Cox started at defensive back all 10 games as a freshman.

See “Cox” on page 14

Despite being on crutches, Woodland Park senior Matt Cox has managed to maintain a positive outlook. //Photo courtesy of Paul Magnuson

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Victor voters reject bid to eliminate term limits

By Sonja Oliver Contributing Writer Despite heavy campaigning by Mayor Buck Hakes, residents of Victor rejected his call to eliminate term limits.

Voters also chose to keep the city clerk and treasurer as elected positions instead of making them appointees of the City Council.

Ballot issue 2A would have eliminated term limits while 2B would have allowed appointment of the city clerk and treasurer.

Voters overwhelmingly rejected both.

Just 58 voted in favor of eliminating term limits with

103 opposed, nearly a 2-to-1 margin. And just 55 favored appointing the clerk and treasurer while 106 opposed the proposal.

It represents a major defeat for Hakes and the City Council, which voted to put both questions on the ballot.

Hakes campaigned hard to sway voters in favor of both measures saying they were necessary to encourage and retain qualified potential candidates.

“Even if we did get rid of term limits, there is still an election and people can still vote (representatives) out if they are not satisfied,” Hakes said, adding that he had no personal interest in the contest because he is not planning to run again for mayor anyway.

Victor’s small population makes it hard to attract enough candidates, he said. And the same is true for the treasurer and clerk positions, which require specialized skills.

Looking forward, Hakes said he said he plans to spend the next two years’ remaining in his term to “keep the city going forward and continuing to improve.”

In council races, Ward 1 candidate Tarla Perdew, who petitioned onto the ballot, was elected with 38 votes. A write-in candidate, Diana Bowman, received 14 votes but was disqualified.

Ward 2 voters elected Terry Akins as their representative with 64 votes. Opponent John Strever received 17 votes.

Cripple Creek re-elects mayor, councilman; welcomes new-old councilman 911 Dispatchers recognized; building to be demolished

By Sonja Oliver Contributing Writer One day after the 2015 general election, Cripple Creek City Council met and swore in Tom Litherland as one of the city’s Ward 4 representatives.

Litherland returns to the council following a 14-year hiatus; he served as Cripple Creek’s mayor from Nov. 1999 until Nov. 2001. Litherland ran unopposed for the open position vacated

by Terry Wahrer and will serve a four-year term.

His reasons for re-entering public life?

“To be honest, I enjoy politics,” Litherland said. “I want to represent the residents, businesses and voters of Ward 4. I look forward to working with the council. I know each member individually and they have (the city’s best interest) at heart.

“Hopefully (the city) will continue to move forward and make Cripple Creek a stronger and better community for our residents and our businesses.”

Mayor Bruce Brown was unopposed in his bid for a second four-year term and Ward 5

Councilman Chris Hazlett beat challenger Les Batson by 20 votes, 52-32.

All of Cripple Creek’s council seats are limited to two terms.

More election results and perspectives are discussed in a related article in this week’s Pikes Peak Courier.

911 dispatchers recognized Cripple Creek Police Chief Mike Rulo and the council recognized two police dispatchers, Dawne Jacobs and Patti Koller, presenting them with a plaque for “an excellent job done.”

The El Paso/Teller 911 Authority Board voted Jacobs as “El Paso/Teller 911 Dispatcher of the 2nd Quarter” and Koller as “El Paso/Teller 911 Dispatcher of the 3rd Quarter.”

They were selected from a group of 180 dispatchers who work in the Teller County, Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Fort Carson areas.

On Apr. 24, 2015, Jacobs, a five-year veteran of dispatch for Cripple Creek, was able to assist a gentleman suffering a stroke and whose wife was in the hospital.

“Dawne directed not only medical, fire and flight to his aid, but also Animal Control to take

Casino. The property is located next to a convenience store currently under construction by Wildwood casino.

Although the Historic Preservation Commission wanted the house to be preserved, Historic Preservation Coordinator and City Planning Director Renee Mueller recommended for its demolition following an inspection

by Building Inspector Jeff Kurka.

Kurka concluded in his report to Mueller that the house was not a “viable structure” due to numerous issues including cracked foundation walls, missing rafters and roofing, holes in floors and walls caving in, both chimneys falling apart and more.

care of his two dogs…

“Dawne was compassionate and kind with him as well as accurate and compliant” as stated in the nomination write-up.

Koller, who was in the “application phase” of her training with only 58 days on the job, “calmly and professionally” coordinated and relayed information with several agencies in the challenging rescue of an individual who had fallen down a remote mine shaft on July 30, 2015.

Through teamwork, the High Angle Rescue, Mine Rescue, Mutual-aid Fire and Medical and Flight for Life responders were able to get the man out of the mine shaft. He was flown to the hospital with serious injuries requiring treatment in a hyperbaric chamber due to the gasses in the shaft.

And though the unpainted wooden building displays a certain western ambiance and picturesque photo op for visitors, Mueller states in her report to council that the building doesn’t fit any of the city’s criteria for its preservation.

Mueller stated that 1) the structure does not qualify as a historical landmark, 2) is not an integral part of the Historic and Business Districts, and 3) is not of unusual or uncommon design.

In addition, Mueller said the cost to the city to take the

Abandoned house to be demolished?

A request for a “Certificate of Appropriateness” was approved by council for the demolition of a former residential building located on the east side of Highway 67 across from the Wildwood Casino.

The wooden house had been abandoned long ago and stands on property owned by Wildwood

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building by eminent domain for its purchase and then somehow restore it would be prohibitive.

Currently the building is boarded up to prevent safety hazards and intrusion.

Other city news…

In other city proceedings, the council gave authority to Mayor Brown to sign two “Small Community Water and Wastewater” grant applications that will be submitted to the Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment.

Water Dept. Director Mickey Groves will submit two grants which total $850,000 which will be used to update the water plant infrastructure as required

by Colorado statute.

The city will hold a sealed bid equipment auction beginning at 9 a.m. Nov. 9 and ending at noon on Nov. 20. Items include trucks, generators, repair equipment and miscellaneous office equipment.

During public comment Tas Blevins presented the city with two framed photo composites from this year’s Salute to American Veterans Motorcycle Rally and thanked the city for its support over the past 20 plus years.

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Hospital continues search for CEO, sees two candidates this week

By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews. com Officials of the Pikes Peak Regional Hospital say their search for a new chief executive officer to replace the recently fired Terry Buckner is progressing rapidly.

“We have two potential candidates we will be bringing to the board,” said Ed Lamb, president of the Western Division of IASIS Healthcare, which manages the hospital.

Buckner, along with Sherilyn Skokan, director

of patient services and trauma nurse coordinator, and Luke Peterson, chief nursing officer, were abruptly fired Oct. 21.

In the interim, Kim Monjesky, current chief financial officer, assumed the role of CEO, and Trish Harris is acting CNO. Heather Sieracki is interim emergency department director and Wendy Westall has assumed responsibility for acute care services.

“These kinds of leadership changes are hard,” Lamb said. “But I think, if you walk around the hospital, as I have recently,

you will see that people seem to be upbeat, viewing the leadership change as an opportunity.”

While difficult, change is something that people always have to grapple with and some take change better than others, he added.

Asked to comment on the issue of health-care dollars flowing down the pass, as a result of some local providers referring patients to services in Colorado Springs, Lamb said: “Our goal is to keep everything in Woodland Park that we possibly can.”

Last year, Curt Grina, president of Pikes Peak Medical Center Association, highlighted the issue in an article in the Dec. 3 edition of The Courier.

While acknowledging the limitations imposed by insurance companies, Grina nonetheless chided local physicians who aren’t team players.

“We noticed, some years ago, that as we were trying to fulfill our mission in making our infrastructure stronger; some people were trying to make it weaker, working against our mission,” he said.

Grina was only addressing referrals for services not available at PPRH. “There are always going to be health-care services provided in the Springs,” Lamb said. “We’re not big enough to ever have those things – but it’s prudent that we keep revenue at PPRH.” In the same article published in December, Grina stated that the hospital had a cash flow of $1.5 million.

Since the hospital opened in Oct. 2007, medical services have increased

exponentially to include an eye clinic, a medical center, a heart specialist and a vascular surgeon.

Next month, Forest Ridge, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, plans a soft opening. The facility is adjacent to the hospital.

“The hospital is trying to do everything we can to offer the best possible care,” Lamb said. “We have established linkages and relationship with people in the Springs and other places so that we can provide a smooth transition for care.”

Ambulance sales tax issue defeated Vow to try again to convince voters

By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com Low voter turnout and confusing ballot language are being blamed for the defeat last Tuesday of a 1 percent sales tax to help pay for services, equipment and training for the Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District.

“We’re disappointed, but we still have a job to do caring for our community,” said Tim Dienst, ambulance service director, after the election On Nov. 3 dashed hopes for new funding. “We’ll still provide the best

service we can.”

Dienst said ambulance services have been hit hard financially by the low-payments rates Medicare and Medicaid, high insurance deductibles and the high numbers of people who don’t pay for services at all.

The ambulance district’s sales tax issue appeared on ballots in Teller, Park and Douglas counties. It was rejected in all three counties.

The unofficial vote was: 1,866 for and 2,758 against in Teller; 86 for and 144 against in Park; and 30 for and 42 against in Douglas.

The total voters were 1,982 for and 2,944 against.

The official tally will take another week as provisional votes

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Faythe Mary Rodgers, 83, of Woodland Park, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Pikes Peak Hospice Facility located in Penrose St. Francis Hospital after complications resulting from Congested Heart Failure. She was born on December 07, 1931 in Missouri and grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She is survived by her children, Charles Rodgers, Elizabeth Hand and her husband Ray, Robert Rodgers and his wife Muriel, of Redding, CA., Cindy Parker, of Woodland Park, CO., and many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ronald Lee Rodgers Sr., her son, Ronald Lee Rodgers Jr., her son-in-law Steve Parker, and her parents, Charles L. Peach and Elizabeth E. Baker Peach.

A Celebration of Life will held at the Woodland Park Public Library, in the large meeting room, bottom floor, south entrance off Midland Avenue, Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 3pm-5pm.

Please bring a food dish to share.

Cards and flowers are welcome.

Mildred Arlene Slancik, age 84 of Cripple Creek, Colorado passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015.

Mildred was born in Dellvale, Kansas on November 23, 1931, the daughter of the late Ernest and Meta (Levi) Hulse.

She married Anton Martin Slancik of Walsenburg, Colorado on December 27, 1953, they then settled in Cripple Creek.

Mildred worked for the Teller County Treasurers office and the CC/V School District.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, her sisters, Doris (Hulse) Wright of Garden City, Kansas and Dorothy (Hulse) Keliher of Fruita, Colorado and a brother, Harold Hodges of Westminster, Colorado She is survived by a sister, Maxine (Hulse) Warren of Grand Junction, Colorado, her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Rhonda Slancik of Cripple Creek; 2 grandchildren, Amber (Cavanaugh) of Divide, Colorado and Jacob Cavanaugh of Woodland Park, Colorado; 2 great grandchildren, Mikayla Cavanaugh and Connar Cavanaugh, both of Divide, Colorado.

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“Finances are going to be tight but we hope to be able to provide seamless service in the coming year,” Dienst said, vowing to try again to get the sales tax passed during next year’s election.

“We’re hoping we’ll have a better turnout next year,” said ambulance board member John Gentzel.

This year’s small turnout was a big factor in the issue’s defeat, Dienst said, adding “Only about a third of the voters turned out and two-thirds of them voted against us.”

The ballot language was a big issue.

“It didn’t say anything about

funding local ambulance service and cheaper service for locals,” Dienst said. “We need to do a better job of educating people about what’s going on, why we need this (sales tax) and what the voters will get out of it.”

He also said there are some misunderstandings going around about how entities that either don’t pay taxes or that pay fewer taxes because of where they are located are affecting emergency services.

“Just because it’s the biggest of these that doesn’t mean Charis Bible College is the demon here,” Dienst said.

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“We never dreamed of Obamacare,” Dienst said. “Just wait until ColoradoCare hits.”

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“In the meantime we’ll look at the budget and see what we can afford and what we can’t,” Dienst said.

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Firings at hospital a troubling pattern; expert fears for next CEO PIKES PEAK BILL Bill Vogrin billvogrin@yourpeaknews.com

No doubt you saw the front-page headline in the Oct. 28 Courier: “Hospital abruptly fires Buckner, two other executives” about the 15-bed Pikes Peak Regional Hospital in Woodland Park.

Maybe you scratched your head, as I did. (I do that a lot, actually, and I blame it for my baldness.)

Anyway, I was puzzled about the move by IASIS Healthcare, which manages the hospital, to remove Terry Buckner, its chief executive officer, as well as Luke Peterson, chief nursing officer, and Sherilyn Skokan, director of emergency department services.

I was even more puzzled given the revolving door on the executive officers at the hospital. Buckner had been there less than three years. Since it opened in October 2007, the hospital has had five CEOs, either permanent or interim.

I really began scratching hard as I read the comments of Curt Grina, president of the Pikes Peak Medical Center Association who also sits on the hospital’s five-member Board of Trustees.

“We want to grow and build the hospital faster,” Grina told the Courier’s intrepid reporter, Pat Hill.

Grow the hospital faster?

I guess I’m not sure how any CEO of a rural hospital can quickly grow the business.

It all starts with the market where it exists … Teller County and Woodland Park.

The 2010 U.S. Census reported 23,350 residents in Teller County living in roughly 13,000 households. (We mailed the Courier to 13,766 mailboxes in Teller County this week.)

That’s not a huge market for a hospital.

To grow it, people have to change their habits and stay home, rather than buy medical services from hospitals and clinics in nearby Colorado Springs and Denver.

Talk about a challenge. We face that ourselves at the Courier. We are competing with newspapers from the big cities, plus other weekly and monthly publications in the region.

To grow, we have to persuade local businesses their money is wasted in the big dailies, where their ads get ignored by people who can’t find Woodland Park on a map.

Further, those ads are completely missed by Teller County residents, who haven’t bought those papers in years.

To succeed, we are coaxing advertisers to follow the parade of readers who are buying subscriptions to the Courier in response to our new emphasis on hyper-local news, our determination to celebrate the successes of our neighbors and our commitment to fearlessly tackle touchy subjects in our midst.

So, just as we need devotion from readers and advertisers, it seems to me the hospital needs similar loyalty from patients and doctors. They need to stop avoiding our hospital to seek treatment in the cities.

But I don’t trust my own judgment on these matters. So I called someone better qualified to analyze the hospital: Tatiana Bailey, director of the Southern Colorado Economic Forum at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Bailey is an economist with a doctorate degree in public health … much better credentials than my undergraduate journalism degree. I asked her to diagnose why CEOs keep disappointing the management and trustees of the hospital.

While she stressed she is not an expert on our particular hospital, Bailey had some observations that offer insight into the revolving CEO door.

You may be surprised, as I was, that she agrees with me.

Bailey looked at the county population, factored in all the expensive changes going on in health care nationally with the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid payments and concluded any CEO is going to struggle to more rapidly make the Pikes Peak Regional Hospital a big profit-generator, if ever.

“Rural healthcare is really challenging,” she said. “And I was very surprised to see a hospital in a community of that size was built with so many specialty services.

“That market is very small and yet the hospital has a lot of high-end technical equipment, MRIs, C-T scanners and other diagnostic equipment that costs tens of millions of dollars to purchase.”

Bailey said it’s commendable to be so ambitious. And she doesn’t doubt the services are needed in our aging community. But she worries about the hospital’s ability to grow more rapidly, as Grina suggests the board wants.

“They provide a suite of specialty services that are incredibly expensive,” Bailey said. “It will be a challenge for any CEO to meet the costs, which are very, very high in health care for that level of technology.”

Again, she stresses she has no inside knowledge of the hospital. But she can make an educated guess about what’s going on.

“My guess is it’s difficult,” she said. “You’ve got tremendous changes going on in the industry and more people on Medicaid, which is not as profitable as private-pay insurance.

“And you’ve got a lot of physicians there still referring patients to Colorado Springs. So you are not catching all the patients in your population base. It’s gotta be really, really hard.”

Like me, Bailey wondered if the hospital management is making unrealistic demands on its CEOs. “Maybe they got a slew of poor CEOs,” Bailey said. “But maybe they are blaming the CEOs for something that is more a universal health care issue.

“I almost feel sorry for some of the CEOs, trying to make this cost system work when it’s not really attainable.”

So what’s a small newspaper, I mean, hospital to do in this situation?

“They need to capture their population base,” she said bluntly.

Folks need to realize they can go to hospital in Woodland Park that offers services they need immediately. They should realize they may die on way to Colorado Springs or Denver trying to reach essentially the same services.

And they have to be willing to pay for the life-saving convenience of a hometown hospital.

Letters to the Editor

Grateful for Courier coverage of shooting in forests To the Editor, I have noticed a wonderful change since you came to the Pikes Peak Courier.

Thank you for your article on shooting, which, in my opinion, has become totally out of control in our area.

Also thanks for giving us ideas for improvement/ enforcement including taking photos and getting license plate numbers.

Maybe we can all make a difference.

Sincerely, Diane Luck Woodland Park

Aquatic Center belongs at Meadow Wood To the Editor, Just finished reading your current publication's article on the aquatic center.

This should be a "no brainer," but when you mix politics, money and special interests, you get oil and water.

There should be no doubt the best location is the Meadow Wood Sports Complex. It appears to have the necessary area for the aquatic center and room for expansion if needed.

It still puzzles me and many others why

the DDA selected Woodland Station as the best location in the first place? Wonder if politics played a role here?

Why not have all of the city's sports facilities centrally located in the Meadow Wood Sports Complex, when there are already many there and still room for more.

As for the traffic situation, regardless of where it's located there will be some traffic impact. It appears the Meadow Wood Sports complex would be the least impacted and it's a natural for this kind of facility.

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Hospital trustees don’t hire, fire management team To the Editor, I was dismayed by the letter from Nick Adams in the Courier dated Nov. 4.

Mr. Adams is uninformed about the governance of the hospital. The community trustees do not have the power to select the officers of the hospital.

The CEO is selected by the company that operates the hospital, Iasis Healthcare.

The community trustees can express opinions, but have no authority to make the choice of executive management, which is the sole province of Iasis Healthcare.

The trustees have exerted, and will continue to exert, as much influence as possible

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on behalf of the community.

But in the final analysis, the decision is not ours to make.

I think I speak for all the trustees in saying that the hospital is of enormous importance to us and, more importantly, to the community. We take our responsibility seriously and will continue to do everything in our power to continue to provide first class medical care to our community.

Our power is limited, however, and the choice of executive management is not within our purview.

I do want to reassure your readers that we will continue to do our utmost to influence decisions in a positive way.

Mark Sumner Trustee, Pikes Peak Regional Hospital Woodland Park.

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Should Councilmen abstain from vote on Aquatic Center?

To the Editor, In the article “Aquatic Center Debate Continues” in last week’s Courier, I noted that “speculation about special interest groups, side deals, etc.” is caused by City Council’s apparent blind spot regarding Meadow Wood Park as a site for the Aquatic Center.

Now, I’ve learned that two of the four Council members who voted in favor of the high school site have working relationships with the school district - they are athletic coaches.

I don’t know whether or not they are compensated, nor do I know if that matters.

I’m not a lawyer but I have to ask: “Is even the appearance of an employer/employee relationship grounds for them to recuse themselves from votes related to the high school site?”

David Osborne

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An Army combat vet reflects on today’s holiday VETERANS DAY Dan Williams Guest Columnist

Never in the 239 years since we declared our independence, have so few fought on behalf of so many, for so long, when so much is at stake.

Today we have 1.3 million men and women in our combined military services and an additional 850,000 reserve personnel. We have 319 million people living in the U.S. Translated, that means that less than 1 percent of this nation’s population serves it in uniform today.

And that force is facing unprecedented challenges on nearly every continent: We are still in our nation’s longest war in Afghanistan. We are battling ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

We have forces in the Ukraine and on bases in 74 countries around the world.

China and Russia are challenging us on land, space, the oceans and in cyberspace.

So, today, we pause and reflect on this unique population. And we honor those Americans who have served all of us and who continue to serve as veterans in their communities.

Our veterans range from WWII to today’s Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The nearly 23 million veterans in the U.S. comprise about 7 percent of the overall population.

We remember those who have been called to service in faraway places, to serve for months or years, often with outcomes that are unclear and often returning home to a nation that has forgotten why they were sent to places that few can even find on a map.

We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice as well as those of us lucky to make it home, though often burdened by memories that need to be reconciled as we reintegrate into our families and communities.

On Veterans Day, I’m reminded of a personal friend, Sgt. James Sapp, who landed in Europe on D-Day and survived but saw nearly all his comrades die. He told me that everyone who fights and returns home comes home wounded and some of those wounds are visible. Many of us know that to be true.

Did you know 3,500 residents of Teller County are veterans? That’s about 20 percent of the county population.

Teller County should be very proud of that.

And to those veterans, as well as active duty military, we offer a sincere thank you.

Veterans live in Teller County because we feel comfortable and welcome here. We find the peace that we have so long defended here. We find friendships and relationships.

Our skills and abilities are employed here either as volunteers or employees in local government and in businesses.

Organizations like the American Legion, the VFW, the Purple Heart Society, the Special Operations organizations and countless others help focus our community efforts.

We provide money to our youth for scholarships. We raise and lower the flags on holidays such as this.

On Memorial Day, we collectively visit and honor every veteran’s grave in Teller County from the Indian Wars to the present by placing an American flag on the gravesite and giving thanks.

We visit older veterans at our Veterans’ Homes - there are five in Colorado. We march in our community parades in positions of honor and are saluted. That is appreciated more than you know.

We teach schoolchildren what our nation’s flag means, donate flags to schools, then raise them on the flag poles while the children solemnly watch.

We help to reintegrate our recently returned war veterans. We care for our wounded and for our widows.

We are your neighbors and friends. We still care and we still serve. I would argue we still fight for our country, just a smaller piece of it ... a county, a city or a community.

We are patriots still ready for the call.

So today, on Veterans Day, please take the time to seek out veterans in your life. Walk with these heroes. Listen to their stories. Shake their hands, look directly in their eyes and say thank you.

Col. Dan Williams (Retired)

Dan is a 30-year Army veteran who served combat tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo. He retired to Teller County last year and commands the American Legion Post 1980 in Woodland Park. He is the Teller County planner. His wife, Suzan, served 28 year in the Army Nurse Corps.

Gov. Carr sharpened his wits in the district RESTLESS NATIVE Rob Carrigan robcarrigan@yourpeaknews.com

It is interesting to me that great talent seems to collect like iron filings around a magnet, even before anyone recognizes it as such.

History is full of such examples: Julius Caesar, Mark Antony, and Cleopatra were of course contemporaries; Mark Twain and Nikoli Tesla palled around together and complained about Thomas Edison; and Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Horton, and Roy Orbison all shared the same studios at Sun Records back when their weekly royalty checks were less than $10 combined.

It seemed to also be true in the case of green young reporters in the early part of the last century, as illustrated by the friendship of Ralph L. Carr and Lowell Thomas.

Carr and Thomas, in fact, became lifelong buddies after first meeting when working for rival papers in Cripple Creek Gold District. Ralph Carr edited The Times of Cripple Creek, at the same time Thomas was at the Victor Record and News. The two were steadfast friends up until Carr’s Death in 1950.

Carr, himself, actually became more famous as a politician, after his career as a newsman.

“Between 1939-1943 Colorado had one of the most courageous and independent governors ever to be elected,” notes a biography by Jason Brockman in the Colorado State Archive.

“Ralph Lawrence Carr was born in Rosita, Colorado and educated in the Cripple Creek school system. After receiving his LLB from the University of Colorado, Carr moved to Victor, Trinidad, and then Antonito where he practiced law and became a publisher. Carr served as a county attorney of Conejos County, and then as Colorado Assistant Attorney General. The apex of his legal career occurred when he became a United States District Attorney.

As a Republican, Carr lost this influential post when the Democratic “New Dealers” began to dominate national politics. Despite this loss he was able to stay in the public eye by becoming a powerful and prominent water/irrigation lawyer.”

In 1939 a struggling Republican Party supported Carr as their gubernatorial candidate, and won. Within the first half-hour of his term, Carr proposed a plan for a balanced budget by transferring state income taxes from public schools to the state’s general fund.

These immediate fiscal measures helped to save our state from imminent bankruptcy. Also due to Carr’s leadership, the Legislature passed the State Reorganization Act, which greatly increased the efficiency of state government.

As a result, Carr is one of the few governors known for making the Colorado bureaucracy more operative, according to the Archive.

While Carr’s policies were aimed at dismantling the expensive bureaucracy of the New Deal, Carr still supported Roosevelt’s foreign policy and favored American entrance into World War II after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The war with Japan initiated a chain of events that bred discrimination and intolerance toward JapaneseAmericans. In 1942 an estimated 120,000 Japanese-Americans were stripped of their property and possessions.

These displaced citizens were resettled in land-locked states by the War Relocation Authority so that the supposed “yellow peril” could be contained. The question on many Coloradans’ minds was not whether American citizens of Japanese descent should be stripped of their rights and put in internment camps, but where the camps should be. The overwhelming opinion of the populace was typified by a series of highway billboards proclaiming, “Japs keep going.”

Lowell Thomas, Sr., left, with Lowell Thomas, Jr., in the white hat, and Ralph In other states, the Governors Carr, in the Stetson, in front of the Victor Record. //Photo courtesy of History took aggressive stances against allowing relocation camps in their Colorado.

States.

“If you harm them, you must harm me. I was brought The Governor of Wyoming went as far as saying: up in a small town where I knew the shame and dishonor “There will be Japs hanging from every pine tree.” If the of race hatred. I grew to despise it because it threatened Federal Government tried to relocate West Coast Japanese the happiness of you and you and you.” Carr’s selfless Americans there. devotion to all Americans, while destroying his hopes for One of the few voices of reason during wartime was a senate seat, did in the end become extolled as, “a small Governor Carr, who continued to treat the Japanese-Amer- voice but a strong voice.” icans with respect and sought to help them keep their A recent book: The principled Politician: The Ralph American citizenship. He sacrificed his political career to Carr Story by 9News reporter Adam Schrager, has brought bravely confront the often dark side of human nature. new attention to the forgotten hero and in 2008 renamed At one time, the New York Times consider him as being U.S Hwy 285 from Denver to the New Mexico state line the on the path to become president of the United States.

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Pikes Peak during the winter is unpredictable for the Cog train CABOOSE COBWEBS Mel McFarland

I worked on Pikes Peak for more winters than I care to remember. I was on the first attempts to run year round back about twelve years ago. The whole idea was good, when the winter was mild.

Now they have learned and once it starts getting bad they only go up, generally as far as timber line.

I have a story today about opening up the railroad in the 1930s.

In order that early tourists may have a bird’s eye view of this part of the state, the barrier of snow surrounding the summit of Pikes Peak will be attacked on two sides this week.

H.J. Holt, of Manitou, president and manager of the Cog line, said last night that it was their intention to start clearing the railroad tomorrow. All the equipment of the road has been overhauled and is in first class condition.

Mr Holt said he does not know how much snow there is on the track, but there is believed to be some drifts in places. The cut at Windy Point is usually one of the most difficult places to get through and much shoveling is required.

A flat car with an inclined plane of heavy iron on the front end is pushed by an engine into the snow, which is scooped up and carried away on the car.

It is the shoveled off at the side of the track. The work of clearing the highway has already started. F.C. Matthews, traffic manager, said that it might be June 1 before the road would be open to the summit.

The work of clearing the road is under way. In places the snow is drifted over 15 feet deep and is as hard as rock.

Devil’s Playground has yet to be reached.

This was 1932 and the road and the railroad were both under Spencer Penrose’s ownership. It would be early in June before anyone made it be either route to the top. And 1933 was no better.

But in 1934, the first trips up were in May, that was a mild dry winter. This area was suffering from serious drought.

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That’s quite a compliment coming from a guy who has a retired chemical engineer cooking Extra, extra … read all about it! for him every night.

Teller County has a new chef serving As I sat enjoying lunch, Berger, up delicious and nutritious lunches a retired systems analyst for Oracle, for a mere pittance. informed me that the attendance A few weeks ago, the former exat the lunches, served through the ecutive director for the Teller Senior Golden Circle Meals Program in Coalition, Barbara Berger, invited Colorado Springs, had dwindled to me to join her for lunch at the Comjust a few people. munity Café. It’s located in the Teller In an effort to reinvigorate the County Senior Center, at 312 North lunch program, the TSC Board of Center St. in Woodland Park.

Directors approved a trial on two Berger was promoting a new consecutive Wednesdays in August lunch program called “Let’s Do and requested a sample menu from Lunch!”

Coulter.

In all honesty, I wasn’t all that The August lunches were a huge excited about the proposition. success with over 50 people attendBerger was there to greet me at ing each event. The “Let’s Do Lunch” the door and immediately ushered program was off and running, me to the kitchen, where I met Chef serving 593 lunches in the month of Gerry Coulter, a friendly guy with a September. It has continued to grow firm handshake and an easy smile. in October.

Still, I was skeptical.

Coulter, who came out of retireCoulter quickly dished up a ment for the TSC, has a cooking healthy portion of chicken cacciaresume touting some of the finest tore, pasta and Italian-style green restaurants in Marin County, Calif., beans, all prepared in the Senior as well as Colorado Springs. He also Center kitchen. A generous salad sports a second generation cookbar and cake topped off the feast all ing pedigree with his father having for a mere $2.25 for those over 60. been a chef on a luxury liner and an For those under 60 it’s only $5 and instructor at a culinary school.

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Tuesday through Friday you’ll find grilled pork chops, chicken fettuccine alfredo, Italian meatloaf and roasted lemon pepper chicken, among the tasty entrees on the menu.

When I inquired about his recipes, Coulter responded: “If someone asks me for a recipe, it’s almost impossible to do. It’s all done by feeling. In the business, we call that love.”

Interested in experiencing some of Coulter’s “love?” Here’s an offer you can’t refuse: join me as my guest at the Community Café on Friday, Nov. 20, between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, where Coulter will be serving his Thanksgiving meal of roasted turkey, stuffing and gravy, mixed vegetables, homemade cranberry sauce and rolls and, of course, pumpkin pie.

I’ll buy lunch for the first 30 people who make reservations for Friday, Nov. 20. All you have to do is call 719-687-3877 and tell them you’re Cord’s guest.

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WP council approves minor subdivision for workforce housing 25-unit apartment complex is permitted in zone north of city

By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com

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Meeting the need for workforce housing in Woodland Park just took another step forward when the Woodland Park City Council approved a minor subdivision of a large lot where construction will soon begin on a 25-unit apartment complex.

The workforce housing complex is being proposed by the nonprofit organization AmericaWest Housing Solutions at the intersection of Colorado 67 and Valley View Drive. Multi-family unit projects are permitted by right in the city’s Neighborhood Commercial zones and are approved administratively by city planning staff.

The only reason the request came before council for a public hearing was because the owners wanted to divide the single large lot into two smaller lots. The apartment complex is slated for lot 1 and lot 2 will be developed later.

The only other public hearing on this project will take place when the Woodland Park Planning Commission considers a flood hazard development plan for a new culvert on Loy Gulch where the driveway into the complex will cross the floodplain. The apartment buildings will not be built in the floodplain, which encumbers about 20 percent of the property.

Neighbor Chris Rush was concerned about stormwater drainage. Public Works Director William Alspach said the complex will meet the city’s drainage requirements.

Another neighbor, Frances Sinel, objected to the entire project. She said a project like this might have been a good idea 15 years ago, but it might not be a good idea now.

“It’s the responsibility of city government to protect

the character of the city,” she said, adding she will lose her view of Pikes Peak when the second lot is developed.

“And the lighting will mess up our star viewing even if it meets current standards,” she said.

When she was advised to limit her comments to the subject at hand, she said stopping her from speaking on these issues would violate her civil rights. She was allowed to continue for a few more minutes.

Sinel said putting the complex’s driveway 200 feet east of Colorado 67 on Valley View is still too close to the highway and asked if this project will meet federal standards for subsidized housing. Mayor Pro Tem Carrol Harvey pointed out that this isn’t subsidized housing and that it will only receive tax credits to make it more affordable to build.

After complaining about the possibility of noise and traffic congestion, Sinel said: “This development isn’t what we (the neighborhood) signed up for.”

Eventually Mayor Neil Levy stopped the conversation and council voted unanimously to approve the re-plat.

This vacant lot at Colo. 67 and Valley View Drive will be the future home of a 25-unit apartment complex that will be priced for access by police officers, teachers and other members of the local workforce.

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Open house to discuss American Eagles Overlook For the Courier The Cripple Creek & Victor Mining Co. has scheduled a public open house from 4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 16, at the Victor Community Center at 201 W. Portland Ave. to discuss the American Eagles Overlook.

At this meeting, the mine owner, Newmont Mining Co., will present information related to its internal review of the overlook operations, as well as gather additional comments and answer questions.

This meeting will be an open-house format, and the public is invited to join us at any time during the evening.

Additional meetings will be held as needed.

Anyone unable to attend the open house, but who wants an update or to comment, is invited to call CC&V

representatives: Jane Mannon at 719-689-4044 or email Jane.Mannon@Newmont.com; or Brad Poulson, at 719689-4052 or email Brad.Poulson@Newmont.com.

As Newmont reviews the issue, and as weather permits, the American Eagles site will remain open.

In a news release last week, Newmont said it understands the importance of the American Eagles Overlook to the community, as well as its historic significance, noting CC&V has worked to keep the site open to the public as a Teller County park site for 20 years.

During that time, mining activity has increased significantly, including the development of a mine road which must be crossed to access the American Eagles site.

Newmont again said it is concerned for public safety and worried about mixing mine truck traffic with private

vehicles.

“CC&V is required to evaluate its options for maintaining a public entrance across a mining haul road to the historic mine site,” the company said.

“We have received many comments and helpful suggestions on alternatives to mitigate the hazardous mine road crossing as well as possible locations to relocate the historic structures and establish a new public site.”

The open house is part of CC&V’s review to evaluate options for eliminating the safety problems that currently exist.

“There are several options currently in review, including closure of the site, combined with the relocation of salvageable structures to an alternate site accessible to the public,” the mine said.

Diabetics support each other at monthly meetings Guest speakers cover diabetic health issues

By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com November is National Diabetes Month and a good time for Teller County diabetics to give and get support by joining the Diabetes Support Group at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital.

Diabetes is an illness characterized by the body’s inability to use blood glucose for energy. According to the American Diabetes Association, “in Type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin and therefore blood glucose cannot enter the cells to be used for energy. In Type 2 diabetes, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body is unable to use insulin correctly.”

There are more than 29 million diabetics in the U.S. and as many as 8 million of them don’t know they have it. In addition, more than 80 million

Americans have what is called prediabetes; they have higher than normal blood sugars but not quite high enough to warrant a diagnosis of diabetes.

Complications of diabetes are the No. 7 leading cause of death in America.

For many diabetics, the lifestyle changes needed to control blood sugars and stave off those complications can be daunting, but a support group can make the process easier. Support group members share concerns and help each other find solutions to problems with help from such experts as registered dietitian nutritionists, physical therapists, pharmacists and nurses.

The support group at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital meets at 10 a.m. on the third Monday of each month.

Besides the experts who facilitate the meeting, often the meeting includes a guest speaker who specializes in an aspect of diabetes care. The Nov. 16 meeting won’t have a guest speaker, instead it will focus

on controlling blood sugars through the upcoming holidays.

For more information about the support group, call Deb Idleman at 719686-5802 or email her at deborahidleman@pprh.net.

Diabetic foot care Podiatrist Dr. Judd Davis was the guest speaker at the Oct. 19 Diabetes Support Group meeting at Pikes Peak Regional Hospital. He spoke about diabetic foot care and a common complication, diabetic neuropathy, which can result in chronic foot pain, loss of feeling in feet, and in too many cases, lower-extremity amputation.

He started out his presentation with a stark list of the costs and complications of diabetes. In 2011, Americans spent $465 billion on diabetic care or about 11 percent of the nation’s total healthcare budget.

Davis has an office in Colorado Springs, but he also has office hours in Woodland Park from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. every Tuesday at 490 Rampart Range Road. Call his office at 719-533-0200.

Assisted living facility is a go Yeast wholesaler’s conditional use permit also approved

By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com Both a yeast-growing lab and an assisted living facility received the go ahead at the Nov. 5 Woodland Park City Council meeting.

The Brewing Science Inc. Yeast Lab will be located at 106 E. Village Terrace in the vacant former Tweeds building.

Right next door, on four undeveloped lots, developer Eric Smith is planning to build a 50-bed assisted living facility.

Both BSI and Smith requested conditional use permits to do business in the neighborhood commercial zone at the eastern gateway to the city.

BSI owners David Bryant and Bryan Pearson presented their plans to turn the vacant building into a yeast growing lab. The company will move its lab from Gold Hills Square South to the new site and expand into the entire building. The yeast cultures they grow and sell to microbreweries around the world came from old European breweries.

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Anti-distracted driving program sees results every year

By Avalon A Manly avalonmanly@yourpeaknews.com With all the texting, and cellphone videos, not to mention eating and drinking, shaving and applying makeup going on behind the wheel these days, perhaps it has never been more important to teach kids to drive smart.

And that’s the goal of the Drive Smart Challenge, now in its 27th year with 34 high schools statewide participating.

That’s a huge increase from its beginnings, says statewide program coordinator Barb Bailey.

“When it started,” Bailey said, “it was called the Seatbelt Challenge. Only about 40 percent of teens overall (wore seatbelts). ...Car crashes are the number one killer of teens.”

The Seatbelt Challenge was especially important in areas like Woodland Park and Cripple Creek, because studies show that fewer people wear seatbelts in rural or mountainous areas, Bailey says.

Over the years, though, Bailey and Drive Smart executive director Maile Gray have seen those numbers change.

“Teen fatalities are down,” Bailey said. “Eighty-five percent (of teens are wearing seatbelts).

Teens are even helping educate their parents and younger kids.”

Today, the Drive Smart Challenge includes covers a lot more than just seatbelts – it addresses all sorts of distracted driving, from cell phone use behind the wheel to driving under the influence of substances.

During the month of November, participating schools will orchestrate three unannounced seatbelt and phone use checks, wherein school staff will check

incoming student vehicles as they drive past, noting when drivers are distracted or unbelted. The first check is for a baseline, the second is during the program’s other activities, and the the third is after the program ends to measure any change in teen driving behavior.

The six-week challenge gives teens a chance to engage in all sorts of anti-distracted driving programming.

“They’re putting it on for their peers,” said Bailey of teens who participate, “so they’re the ones giving the message.”

From videos to guest speakers to in-school contests, Drive Smart seeks to hammer home how dangerous it is for drivers – particularly teen drivers – to engage in any distraction while operating a vehicle.

“We started it to save lives,” Bailey said. “We won’t ever really know how many lives we saved, (but) they’re listening. We know that it’s working.”

Woodland Park High School has won the challenge for the past seven years, as determined by the program’s panel of judges.

WP students serious about learning to Drive Smart

By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com Champion of champions, leader of leaders, Woodland Park High School shattered the record of prize winners for the Drive Smart program.

Since 2006, the students have raked in so many awards the organizers had to create a whole new category, just for Woodland Park students.

Winners of the Leadership Award, the students have catapulted the Drive Smart program to the “superlative” category.

With 112 events the week of Nov. 9-13 – the average is about 30 – this year’s student council takes over-achieving to a new level.

The events all relate to the real world of driving – particularly in the mountains. For instance, students learn how to deal with driving behind or in front of a snowplow on the road.

In today’s world, with the onslaught of 24-hour communication, along with the tendency to multi-task, a video puts the spotlight on distracted driving due

to texting, eating, applying make-up, smoking or talking on the phone, for instance.

With Colorado voters’ approval of recreational pot, there’s another issue lurking.

“With the legalization of marijuana, it’s become a huge issue – not necessarily in schools but in general,” said Sean Goings, the district’s safety and security officer. “So if we start early education in schools then we won’t have that problem as adults.”

This year, the Drive Smart team takes the cam-

paign to younger and older members of the district.

“We go to the middle school as well as Columbine and Gateway Elementary schools, in addition to the Senior and Teen centers,” said Olivia Ostendorf, the council’s executive secretary.

Running on enthusiasm and momentum, the Drive Smart team has got the entire school involved, with art and photo contests along with the collection of scientific data and statistics.

Students who sign on to the Drive Smart program

are spared nothing, as far as the repercussions of being involved in an accident.

“We have nurses coming who will talk about their experiences as trauma nurses,” said Calli Walters, secretary of the sophomore class.

The trauma nurses play a key role in the Drive Smart campaign this year.

“We’re taking a trip, with a couple of the journalism students, to Memorial Hospital,” said Baylie Jones, senior class secretary. “The hospital has a program where they take you through what happens

after an accident, from the ambulance to the emergency room.”

Woodland Park Police Officer, Ryan Koski, the district’s school resource officer, along with Goings, arranged the details to have Flight for Life land on the high-school grounds.

One day during the week, the students get in the mood by dressing in all-yellow or all-black, the Drive Smart colors.

“We also do unannounced checks for seat belts and distracted driving,” Goings said.

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Muralist among variety of mountain artists to be showcased

By Pat Hill pathill@yourpeaknews.com Appealingly humble and stunningly creative, Amy Spring combines the artist’s temperament with a kind of mystical sense of place.

Muralist and painter who finds her muse in an 800-square-foot cabin in the woods of Teller County, Spring is among the artists and crafters who will show their works at the Mountain Artists Holiday Show on Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.

Spring is quiet and reserved and communicates her emotions through artistry – peaceful murals of flowers, leaves, trees or wildlife painted on a background of soft colors. The large scale of her works reflects an emotional and intellectual depth in contrast to the serene nature of the themes.

Over the past 20 years as her reputation has grown, Spring’s work has enhanced walls across the Pikes Peak Region, in homes and commercial establishments, includ-

ing Denny’s restaurant in Woodland Park.

Spring’s first mural was at Queen Palmer Elementary School in Colorado Springs where her son was a student.

“I painted the mural with educational things, history, kind of a big collage of cool stuff,” she said. “They loved it.”

The mural charted a new path for the high-school dropout who, until then, worked odd jobs.

“Sometimes I was a maid – I wasn’t very good at keeping jobs,” she said.

She begged her way into Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, securing an agreement that allowed her to paint two murals for which the zoo provided the materials.

“One of them is still there, outside the hippo enclosure – it’s an African scene,” she said.

With more work than she can easily handle, Spring returns for emotional sustenance to the log cabin in the Wildhorn Ranch area, where she lives with her husband Aaron.

“It’s beautiful, so cool, I love it,” she said. “I look at birds, deer and elk all the time; it’s quiet and all you hear is

wind.”

Juggling multiple mural contracts with preparing for the holiday show, Spring is more charged-up than nervous, thriving on the frenzy, with time-outs at the cabin.

“I don’t fit in a mold – I can’t do the 9-to-5,” she said.

“Now that I’m living out there, I don’t want to leave but I just got hired by a couple in Black Forest to paint murals throughout their entire house.”

A study in contrasts, Spring is a self-described “pretty much a train wreck” who, on the other hand, recognizes something intriguing about her work.

“I’m a pretty good painter,” she said.

Along with the contrast between frenzy and peace, Spring harbors a dream.

“My ultimate goal is to do 28 to 32 oil-canvas paintings of Wildhorn Ranch back in its heyday, from the early 1900s until the ranch burned in the Hayman Fire in 2002,”she said.

For the holiday event, Spring plans to show a variety of paintings, each on a wood canvas.

Amy Spring is a self-taught muralist whose work is capturing attention across the Pikes Peak Region. Spring plans to show and sell her paintings Nov. 28 at the Mountain Artists Holiday Show. //Courtesy photos /The Courier

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WP wraps up preliminary budget hearings Finishes other business, sets appointments

By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com The Woodland Park budget may not seem exciting, but it’s designed to get things done and in 2016 there will be plenty of things to get done or at least get started.

The Memorial Park renovation and the fleet management facility should be completed, construction of the controversial Aquatic Center and wastewater treatment plant expansion should be underway and engineering work for the city’s new reservoir should be finished for construction in 2017.

At the Oct. 15 Woodland Park City Council meeting, council went over the budget. At its Nov. 5 meeting council took a look at the Downtown Development Authority budgets and the water and wastewater enterprise budgets.

The DDA budget came in two parts, the operating fund 215 and the debt service fund 305. The authority is in pretty good shape with revenues projected at $529,000 and expenditures projected at $509,800.

The authority will pay $36,000 to the city against its loan and the budget also sets aside $20,000 for tax abatements from the county over which the authority has no control. Abatements occur when property owners appeal their property tax assessment and get the assessment lowered.

“We have to pay abatements every year,” said Brian

Fleer, executive director of economic and downtown development. “We think $20,000 will cover them but if not we have a cushion.”

The two enterprise funds, water 510 and wastewater 520 are in good shape, according to Utilities Director Kip Wiley. The water budget includes $500,000 for engineer work on the reservoir. Negotiations for a site should be completed in December.

In answer to a question of water tap fees for possible construction projects, Wiley said these revenues are not projected and are not counted on until they actually come in.

The wastewater enterprise has a healthy balance but with work starting on a multi-million-dollar wastewater treatment plant expansion, eventually most of that balance will be put to work.

The final budget will be ready for initial posting at the Nov. 19 council meeting and the public hearing will be set on Dec. 3.

Earlier in the meeting, North Teller County Build a Generation Director Karen Casey-Svetich asked for nominations for 14th annual Teller County Cares Volunteer Service Awards.

Her organization and the Gold Belt Build a Generation organization in Cripple Creek work together to find nominees for these annual awards but in past years there have been few nominations from the northern part of the county, she said. A nomination packet is available at City Hall. Call Casey-Svetich at 719-687-5218 for more information.

Council approved the authority’s purchase of a lot from Vectra Bank for $100,000. The purchase, which will become part of Woodland Station, includes both the lot and an access easement across an additional portion of Vectra’s property to ensure that there will be a land available for Saddle Club Way to connect to West Street. Saddle Club Way already connects to Park St. The $100,000 is a line item in the 2015 budget and will not affect the 2016 budget.

Council appointed Howard “Ray” Burgess to replace Elizabeth Nykamp on the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Citizen Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Nykamp recruited Burgess for the position, making it easy to fill the slot.

He served one year on the committee as Green Mountain Falls’ representative but has since moved to Woodland Park.

An ordinance on initial posting will give Teller County Waste a short extension to complete concrete work on its County Road 231 site. City Planning Director Sally Riley said the initial posting is precautionary and the ordinance might be pulled before the Dec. 3 meeting if the work is completed.

Teller County Waste needs to meet a Nov. 19 construction completion deadline. The work is more than 95 percent complete but the company might need more time if weather delays the last part of the work. This ordinance will ensure that the work won’t have to stop when the current deadline is reached.

New voting machines speed election night Selected for a pilot program to test voting machines for the Nov. 3 election, Teller County sailed through the test.

“It was a breeze,” said Stephanie Wise, deputy clerk. “We were finished by 10:30. That’s pretty good for us, with the new equipment.”

In line with the state, Teller County voters approved Proposition BB, which designated $40 million for public schools,, the funds a result of retaining state revenues that otherwise would be refunded to citizens. 58 percent voters were for; 42 percent against.

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City of Mines comes to life in photo exhibit Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center features Victor’s old buildings

By Suzanne Core Contributing Writer Victor, City of Mines, is the subject of an extraordinary exhibit, and a coffee-table book of the same name, now at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Museum.

In 36 striking photos, Victor is seen in winter in stark images of its architecture, decaying houses, cars and abandoned mine structures.

There are photos from Victor’s Sunnyside Cemetery and its business district.

The images are haunting, highlighting a century of weathering and neglect in some, and the strength of brick and stone in others.

And the city’s mountainside location is obvious in images of steep sidewalks juxtaposed to nearby buildings.

It is the product of 15 years of return trips to Victor by internationally-known British photographers Jonathan Anderson and Edwin Low. Victor “hypnotized us and really got under our skin; it is a place to which the Colorado winds always seem to blow us back,” Anderson and Low said in a news release promoting the exhibit.

“Also, the very specific origin and date of its rise (gold mining), and location of Victor (Colorado Mountains) results in very specific and individual character and visual language – something that is quite hard to define: the 1890s gold rush buildings are there, but there is something else as well: Part ‘The Waltons,’ and a little bit of the Twilight Zone too, plus something else

very specific to the area. So the project is in a sense less about the decay of the city than about its personality, for which we have developed such affection.

“It is a ramshackle place in some ways,” they say, “but with a quirky and beautiful individuality that is all its own. It is a town filled with contradictions – it has few pretensions of elegance, yet somehow there IS elegance in its individual, stark reality.”

Museum executive director and chief curator, Blake Milteer, is very proud of the exhibit.

“It’s all about the identity of place,” Milteer said. “That’s reflected even in their choice to photograph primarily in the Autumn and the Spring, a bit of snow on the ground in some photos. It makes it feel more ‘transitional’; it’s a great reflection of the place.

“Photography has always been an elemental part of Colorado history, Colorado transitions,” he said. “The world’s most famous photographers have all been to Colorado. William Henry Jackson. Ansel Adams. Laura Gilpin. Now Robert Adams, no relation to Ansel.”

Photography itself was born only about 50 years before Colorado gained statehood in 1876.

Victor is off the beaten path. So how did two international photographers ever find their way there in the first place?

“Anderson and Low tell of coming to Colorado Springs to do a story on the US Olympics and a contact recommended they go see Victor,” Milteer replied.

The rest, as it is often said, is history.

Blake Milteer, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Museum chief curator and executive director, holds a copy of the coffee-table book “Victor:City of Mines” by photographers Anderson and Low, in the Museum special exhibit of the same name. //Photo by Suzanne Core /The Courier But history that looks to the future.

“You hope these amazing structures are preserved and their original identity maintained,” said Milteer. “They are not doing this as a curiosity.”

There are 36 photographs in the exhibit.

There are many more in the accompanying book, which is available in the Museum gift shop for $55. Tickets to the Fine Arts Center are $12-$18, which includes admission to the special exhibits. The exhibit runs through Jan. 3, 2016.

The Fine Arts Center Museum encompasses 15 galleries in more than 132,000 square feet of space. They have an exten-

sive permanent collection, which means art on display changes regularly. In addition, they mount special exhibitions like “Victor: City of Mines.” The Center is open daily.

For more, see www.slate.com/blogs/ behold/2015/11/02/anderson_low_photograph_victor_colorado_in_their_ book_city_of_mines.html and www. csfineartscenter.org/exhibits/andersonlow-city-mines/ or call 634-5581. And be sure to visit this unique exhibit embodying much of the history of our Gold Camp District.

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Third time a charm for new right-of-way rules

By Norma Engelberg njengel60@gmail.com It took a couple of months, but Woodland Park’s 100 lane miles of streets, alleys and other public rights of ways have new protections and fees for digging into them.

The city’s public rights of way are busy places where most water, gas, sewer and telecommunications lines are buried.

Public Works Director William Alspach, Utilities Director Kip Wiley and City Attorney Erin Smith have been working for months to amend the old regulations, adding new protections and fees.

The issue erupted when Jayson Baker of Peak Internet said Woodland Park was unfairly targeting his company and threatening its efforts to install a fiber-

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optic cable necessary to provide high-speed Internet service to the community.

He said the initial proposal would cost Peak Internet three to four times over current rates and would make it hard for him to continue. Peak Internet serves 500 customers in Woodland Park with the fiber-optic connection.

Baker said proposed new fees threatened Internet service in Woodland Park and could cost jobs.

After several public hearings, protests from citizens and telecommunications service providers, weeks of negotiations and two delays as the two ordinances and one resolution were tabled, everybody thinks they have the details right for all kinds of service providers.

Woodland Park City Council

agreed and approved the new regulations and fee schedule for permit reviews at its Nov. 5 meeting. Councilmember Ken Matthews didn’t take part in the deliberations or the vote because of a conflict of interest.

A couple of final amendments were made to Ordinance 1251.

The possibility of jail time for violations to the regulations was dropped in exchange for harsher monetary penalties.

Telecom companies will be allowed to bury their cable and fiber optic service lines only 6-inches deep across private properties instead of having to bury them 30-inches deep.

However, if the service lines are damaged the telecom companies will have to pay for the repairs.

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any changes to the outside of the building except to tint the windows to lower the light levels inside and to protect their proprietary process from prying eyes.

“This will be more like a bakery than a brewery,” he said.

At a recent Woodland Park Planning Commission meeting he said the company grows yeast and doesn’t create alcohol.

At build out, BSI will have 30 employees, mostly scientists with bachelor degrees or higher.

An eldercare facility is a conditional use in neighborhood commercial zones but several other kinds of businesses, including print shops, clinics, offices and dry cleaner could be built on the lots as permitted uses.

Neighbors had no objections to the facility itself.

Jeff Cayhill said the facility is needed and might become a part of his future when he grows older, but he is concerned about

light pollution and wanted assurances that the facility would meet clean air standards.

The facilities will have residential-style kitchens, biological and other wastes will be stored inside a garage and outdoor lighting will meet city dark-sky standards.

His wife Phyllis Cahill objected to the removal of all but one of the large trees on the lots.

Replacing 50-foot trees with 6-foot trees is wrong, she said.

She suggested that Smith use the other two vacant lots next to his four lots to build his facility.

“Using all six lots would be more expensive but it would save the trees,” she said. “It seems too easy to just bulldoze them.”

Councilmember Bob Carlsen said it is a shame that the trees have to go, but any development of the lots would likely have the same result.

Council approved Smith’s permit request unanimously.

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Go traditional, between-the-lines with your coloring.

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Entries will be judged in three categories: ages 4 and younger, ages 5-8 and ages 9-&-up.

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Entries will be judged by Courier staff. They will be posted online as well as in the Courier newsroom.

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By Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeak news.com

Woodland Park senior quarterback Matt Cox went down with a season-ending injury in Week 5. Cox started since his freshman year. //Photo courtesy of Paul Magnuson Beginning with his sophomore season, Matt Cox went on to start 25 consecutive games at quarterback until breaking his leg and mangling his foot in the fifth week of the season against Conifer.

The Panthers were 3-1 heading into the Conifer game. They were riding a threegame winning streak after a season-opening 48-0 loss to Rampart.

Against Conifer, Cox had completed 8 of 15 passes for 137 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions and had rolled up 73 yards rushing late in the third quarter.

That’s when the multi-faceted Cox went down following a clean tackle.

“Sometimes I get angry when I think about it,” Cox said. “I’ll be sitting there looking at my foot and I hope that when I wake up it’s all better and that this was just all a bad dream.”

But it wasn’t a dream. And the reality is that the Panthers’ dream of their first winning season in more than a decade pretty much ended along with Cox’s high school career.

During its three-game winning streak, Woodland Park averaged 34 points per game. In the three games after Cox’s injury, Woodland Park scored a total of 27 points.

Woodland Park lost to Conifer, 49-23, and went on to lose its next four Class 3A Southern League games heading into the season finale against Mitchell.

Cox’s stats for the season included 645 yards passing and eight touchdowns, while

rushing for 275 yards and five scores.

Cox had his right leg set the night of the injury at a Denver area hospital. He had surgery on his foot about a week later.

“I don’t know what would have happened (if I didn’t get hurt), but I am pretty sure things would have gone better for us,” Cox said with confidence. “These guys know that I have their backs and that I am here to support them any way I can.”

Though his high school career is over, Cox believes he has not played his last down of football.

“I still want to go to college and play college football and pursue my dreams,” he said. “I will come back and be stronger and faster from this. It will take a couple of months of recovery and hard work, but I will be ready to go by track season.

“My dream was to play college football at Colorado State in Fort Collins next fall.

We’ll see what happens.”

Cox plans to compete for Woodland Park’s track team next spring as a sprinter.

He played basketball for the school as a freshman and sophomore.

“I’ve been really impressed with his attitude,” said Cox’s mother, Kasha. “He’s still moving forward and he sees a bright future ahead.

“I can tell that he’s had frustration. I know he’s talked to God and asked ‘Why is this happening?’ But I think this has been a good lesson for him and the entire football team.”

The Woodland Park High School marching band season came to an end at the south regional Oct. 14 at Academy School District 20 Stadium in Colorado Springs.

The Panthers were in the Class 2A division with The Classical Academy and Pueblo County. TCA won the regional to advance to state. Woodland Park finished third.

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The Woodland Park High School marching band competed at the Class 2A level this fall. The Panthers finished third at the south regional Oct. 14 at District 20 Stadium in Colorado Springs and did not advance to the state finals. //Photos by Danny Summers, Norma Engelberg and Paul Magnuson

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in 2A. “TCA had about 120 band members and they put on a really good show,” said Woodland Park firstyear band director Harrison Cox. “We only had three competitions this years and we just didn’t get enough practices with our show.”

Cox, a Woodland Park alum who was in the school’s marching band from 2007-10 when it competed at the 3A level, took over the program this summer just a day before the start of band camp in July.

“Next year will be a completely different story,” Cox said. “Were going to do a lot of off-season work and I will be doing a lot of recruiting kids from middle school and high school. And I plan to have the show written before the start of band camp.

“We have to have kids who are committed to band and are passionate.”

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By Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeaknews.com Woodland Park traveled to Longmont for a Class 4A volleyball regional on Nov. 7. The Panthers dropped both of their matches to Longmont and Valor Christian to end their season with a 16-9 record. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were the underdog and we played hard, but we could have come out stronger,â&#x20AC;? said Woodland Park senior co-captain Caitlan Thorne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we may have given (Longmont and Valor Christian) higher props than they deserved. They were good teams and they had some very good players, but we expected them to be a lot better than they were.â&#x20AC;?

The Panthers played in one of 12 threeteam regionals around the state. They were the No. 31 seed in Region 6.

No. 6 Longmont defeated Woodland Park, 25-10, 25-21 and 25-16. Valor Christian, the No. 19 seed, won by scores of 25-12, 25-18 and 27-25. Longmont won the regional to advance to this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state tournament.

Woodland Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other captain, senior setter Jenny Lau, thought the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lack of height played into the outcome of the games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tall enough to put pressure on them,â&#x20AC;? Lau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just needed more height. Our hitters needed to be taller, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much we can do about that.â&#x20AC;?

Woodland Park coach Stacy Roshek was proud of the way her team played at the regional. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played some great defense against

some big hitters,â&#x20AC;? Roshek said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We showed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em what little Woodland Park can do.â&#x20AC;?

Woodland Park was without the services of senior middle blocker Alex Ryan, who was out with a torn ACL. Ryan was fourth on the team in kills this season, despite missing the final four matches. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We missed her, for sure,â&#x20AC;? Roshek said.

Eight of Woodland Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nine losses this season were to playoff teams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we had an amazing season,â&#x20AC;?

Lau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a blessing to play with these girls that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been playing with for such a long time. It was also fun playing with the underclassmen and seeing them progress.â&#x20AC;?

Woodland Park graduates seven seniors, but will return several talented players that should be key contributors in 2016.

They include junior middle blocker Kayla Woods (the team leader in kills this season with 164), sophomore middle blocker Mackenzie Stultz, freshman middle blocker Kourtney Cox, freshman defensive specialist Teegan Couch, and sophomore outside hitter Taylor Alvarez.

Woodland Park junior middle hitter Kayla Woods led the team in kills this season with 164 and will be a counted on to be a big part of the Panthersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success in 2016. She helped Woodland Park to a 16-9 record this season and a regional playoff berth. //Photo courtesy of Paul Magnuson

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Woodland Park hockey players hit the road again Palmer High School will again have a handful of Woodland Park students on its team

By Danny Summers dannysummers@yourpeaknews.com Have hockey sticks, will travel.

That has been the battle cry of Woodland Park High School students who desire to play ice hockey at the prep level.

Traveling down Ute Pass and representing other schools is the only way it can be accomplished.

“It’s not that bad,” said Woodland Park sophomore wing Darwin Edie. “Parents carpool so it makes it a lot easier.”

About one-sixth of the 23 players listed on the Palmer High School hockey roster last season made their homes in Teller County and attended Woodland Park.

Edie was joined by three other Woodland Park classmates (all freshmen at the time) who donned the brown and white of Palmer: defensemen Nate Bradley and Alex Hoagland and forward Colton Ivory.

This year, Woodland Park freshman defenseman Colton Hudson is also joining the Terrors.

Palmer was 4-15 last season. It has a new coach this year in Kevin Moore.

“I thought it was a great experience last year,” said Bradley, a defenseman who usually played on the second shift. “I feel like I improved a whole lot playing with those older kids.

“Once they saw I could play, they took me under their wings.”

The Woodland Park students all received letters from Palmer.

Though the brown and white colored letters clash with Woodland Park green and white, the players plan to attach the letters to their Panthers’ letter jackets.

“Definitely!” Edie said.

If you are a Woodland Park student who desires to play high school hockey, the only option is playing for a team in cities “Below the Clouds.”

Woodland Park High School has never had a team – and after a meeting last December in which parents and supporters from the Woodland Park Hockey Association met with Woodland Park athletic Four Woodland Park High School students played for the Palmer hockey director Michael DeWall – the odds team in Colorado Springs last season. Pictured from left to right are Colton of the Panthers adding a team in Ivory, Nate Bradley, Darwin Edie and Alex Hoagland. Their Panthers’ the coming years is slim and none. classmate, Colton Hudson, a freshman, is expected to play for Palmer this The reasons include cost and season. //Photo by Danny Summers lack of a suitable home facility. The high school would also have to ofhave already had informal meetings and practices. fer a girls sport due to Title IX requirements.

“I never really lost touch with these guys,” said Brad“The cool thing about high school hockey is that I get ley, who has played football for Woodland Park the past to leave Woodland Park for a couple of hours and I’m a two seasons before transitioning full time into hockey. “I Palmer Terror,” Edie said with a smile. “Last year there played summer league hockey with High Altitude either were at least three other kids from schools other than with or against those guys from Palmer. We follow each Palmer who played on the team, so we weren’t the only other on Instagram.” ones. I really enjoyed hanging out with all the guys and Because ice time is so hard to get, practices and games playing with guys from other schools.” are usually at odd times.

The high school hockey season officially gets underway “A lot of our practices are usually at 8 or 9 p.m., at Nov. 12. But several members of the Palmer hockey team Sertich or World Arena (in Colorado Springs) so I try to get my homework done ahead of time,” Bradley said. “I don’t usually get to bed until after 11 a lot of the time, so it makes for some long days.”

Ivory still has not totally committed to playing hockey this season.

“It wasn’t the best experience for me last year,” he said. “I feel like I didn’t learn that much, but I’ll see what the new coach and the other guys are all talking about and go from there.”

Palmer officials are trying to organize a game in Woodland Park in February as part of the third “Winter Classic” series hosted by the Woodland Park Hockey Association.

Last year’s games were cancelled because the ice at the outdoor rink at Meadow Wood Park was too slushy due to the unseasonably warm winter.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0055

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0052

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 3, 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.

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

CHARLES B AND DEBORAH K BRENNAN ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION June 02, 2006

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller June 16, 2006

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

JERRY M HURD AND SHELLEY JO HURD MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC May 18, 2009

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller June 08, 2009

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

594873 $120,000.00

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

627118 $310,042.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$95,930.24

Outstanding Principal Balance

$306,948.49

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

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 61, INDIAN CREEK NO. 5, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 1418 GOLD DUST CREEK RD, FLORISSANT, CO 80816.

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

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

Also known by street and number as: 182 BLUEBIRD HILL ROAD, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863.

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

THE 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, 01/06/2016, 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/09/2015, 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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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 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

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: 09/03/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

DATE: 08/12/2015 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: PETER M SUSEMIHL #494

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

SUSEMIHL, MCDERMOTT & COWAN, PC 660 SOUTHPOINTE COURT, SUITE 210, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906 (719) 579-6500 Attorney File # BRENNAN 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 # 15CO00480-1 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.

2015-0052 Exhibit “A”

171_1111/1209*5

SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 24; WHENCE THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 26 BEARS SOUTH 60 DEGREES 57 MINUTES WEST, A DISTANCE OF 2,284.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 33 DEGREES 18 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE OF HIGHWAY NO. 24, A DISTANCE OF 717.17 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 53 DEGREEES 15 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 177.82 FEET;THENCE SOUTH 79 DEGREES 18 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 98.97 FEET;THENCE NORTH 87 DEGREES 34 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 203.87 FEET; THENCE NORTH 72 DEGREES 55 MINUTES EAST, A DISTANCE OF 174.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 56 DEGREES 24 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 150.0 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT TO BE DESCRIBED HEREBY; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 283.04 FEET; THENCE NORTH 40 DEGREES 11 MINUTES EAST A DISTANCE OF 431.07 FEET; THENCE NORTH 58 DEGREES 39 MINUTES WEST A DISTANCE OF 233.27 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 47 DEGREES 56 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST A DISTANCE OF 333.84 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.

PT_0052_1014/1111*5 COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0057 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 On September 15, 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.

To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On September 9, 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 R DAVIDSON MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC NEW PENN FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING May 08, 2014

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller May 13, 2014

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

671268 $434,392.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

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

BELVA B BLOOMER U.S. FINANCIAL MORTGAGE CORP. NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY August 03, 2007

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller August 16, 2007

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

609902 $178,500.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$112,053.47

$432,549.51

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. LOT 8, PARADISE ESTATES FILING NO. 9, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 1020 SKYLINE COURT, 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.

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. THE EAST 18 FEET AND THE WEST 7 FEET OF LOT 3 AND THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 4, BLOCK 3, DAMON ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 125 WEST STREET, CRIPPLE CREEK, CO 80813.

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, 01/06/2016, 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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11/11/2015 12/9/2015 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/06/2016, 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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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0056

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

11/11/2015 12/9/2015 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;

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

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

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

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:

DATE: 09/15/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

PATRICIA D SACHSE #40633 MALCOLM CISNEROS, ALC 6595 WEST 14TH AVENUE, SUITE 100, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214 (303) 586-1174 Attorney File # B32519 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.

172_1111/1209*5 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 CANANON #42043

LISA CANCANON #42043

BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 8686.100143.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. 2015-0054

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0050

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

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

On September 3, 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 August 10, 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

GREGORY M AND DONYA JOHNSON MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, CITIMORTGAGE, INC. US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR CMALT REMIC SERIES 2007-A3 - REMIC PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-A3 February 12, 2007

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller February 16, 2007

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

603558 $164,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$146,707.04

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt

Date of Deed of Trust

MICHAEL GATT CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP. CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-1 December 10, 2002

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller December 18, 2002

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

542866 $216,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$218,276.22

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.

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.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

LOTS 2 AND 3, OXFORD SQUARE SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT AND THE ENGINEER'S STATEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 7, 1981 IN DRAWER 42 CARD 305, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO.

LOT 47 IN ARROWHEAD ESTATES, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. Also known by street and number as: 706 RED FEATHER LN, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863-1038.

Also known by street and number as: 816 W LORRAINE AVE, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863.

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

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, 01/06/2016, 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.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/09/2015, 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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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 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.

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

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

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

DATE: 08/10/2015 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado

DATE: 09/03/2015 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:

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

ERIN ROBSON #46557

MEDVED DALE DECKER & DEERE, LLC 355 UNION BLVD., SUITE 250, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228 (303) 274-0155 Attorney File # 15-049-28709 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.

MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 1770 4TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-672316-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.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0053

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0051

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

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

On August 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) Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

Kim Shereen Herrmann First National Bank Colorado Housing and Finance Authority September 20, 2004

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller September 22, 2004

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

571609 $137,835.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$113,180.98

On August 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)

Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are Revised hereby notified ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado 1/2015 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.

Current Holder of Evidence of Debt Date of Deed of Trust

DEREK M BRAWDY AND ROBIN BRAWDY MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COLDWELL BANKER HOME LOANS PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION January 11, 2007

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller January 22, 2007

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

602660 $248,000.00

©Public Trustees' Association Outstanding Principal Balanceof Colorado Revised 1/2015

$220,860.63

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 28, Ranch Resorts of Colorado Subdivision No. 3, County of Teller, State of Colorado.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 179 Highland Meadows Drive, Florissant, CO 80816.

LOT 18, HIGHLAND LAKES SUBDIVISION FILING NO. 6, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO.

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

Also known by street and number as: 448 PINON LAKE DRIVE, DIVIDE, CO 80814.

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

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, 12/16/2015, 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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THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 12/09/2015, 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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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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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

DATE: 08/19/2015 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: 08/12/2015 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: EVE M GRINA #43658 JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (720) 590-4160 Attorney File # 15-008564 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: ALISON L BERRY #34531

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JANEWAY LAW FIRM, P.C. 9800 S. MERIDIAN BLVD., SUITE 400, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112 (720) 590-4160 Attorney File # 15-007401 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.

In Loving Memory

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PUBLIC TRUSTEES

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0059

CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2015-0058 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:

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

On September 15, 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 15, 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

JACQUELINE E WEAVER AND ARTHUR J WEAVER WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, ITS SUCCESSORS AND/OR ASSIGNEES WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. November 24, 2006

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

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller December 06, 2006

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

601037 $240,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$230,753.73

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.

Date of Deed of Trust

KATHRYN R BLOUGH AND JEFFREY A BLOUGH AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R3 February 08, 2005

County of Recording Recording Date of Deed of Trust

Teller February 23, 2005

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

577095 $150,000.00

Outstanding Principal Balance

$130,578.04

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 1 IN INDIAN CREEK NO. 6, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

Also known by street and number as: 29 COLT CIRCLE, FLORISSDANT, CO 80816.

ALL THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., LYING NORTH OF THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF TELLER COUNTY ROAD 782 TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO

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.

Also known by street and number as: 1231 COUNTY ROAD 782, WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863.

THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 01/06/2016, 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.

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.

First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication

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, 01/06/2016, 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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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;

First Publication Last Publication Name of Publication

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

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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; 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.

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

DATE: 09/15/2015 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: 09/15/2015 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: JOAN OLSON #28078

By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee

MCCARTHY & HOLTHUS, LLP 1770 4TH AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (877) 369-6122 Attorney File # CO-15-678954-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.

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: DAVID A SHORE #19973 HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, PC 5347 S VALENTIA WAY, SUITE 100, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111 (303) 573-1080 Attorney File # 15-00519SH 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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NOTICES TO CREDITORS District Court

MISC. PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

Denver Probate Court

Teller County, Colorado Court Address: P.O. Box 2980, CO Springs, CO, 80901 In the Matter of the Estate of Frances Wyvonne Bonner

COURT USE ONLY

Deceased Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address):

Case Number:

Joseph F. Bonner P.O. Box 12444 Jackson, WY, 83002 E-mail: PhoneTrustees' Number: (307) 413-4381 ©Public Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 FAX Number:

Atty. Reg. #:

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2015 PR12 (Teller) Division:

©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015

Court Room:

NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO

Notice is hereby given that adjustments to the adopted budget for Teller County, for the calendar year 2015, are being proposed. Copies of such proposed budget adjustments will be made available for inspection by the public on the County’s web site at www.co.teller.co.us and in the County Finance Department in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek. Any interested elector within such Teller County may inspect the proposed budget adjustments, direct any questions, and file or register any objections thereto, to the County Budget Officer, at any time prior to the final adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners at the County Centennial Building in Cripple Creek on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 9:15 am.

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CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Frances Wyvonne Bonner, Deceased

Case Number 2015 PR12 (Teller)

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to

Re:

District Court of Teller County, Colorado or Denver Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado on or before November 13, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred.

Joseph F. Bonner Type or Print name of Person Giving Notice

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City, State, Zip Code

AGENDA

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, November 19, 2015 TELLER COUNTY CENTENNIAL BUILDING 112 North A Street, Cripple Creek, CO Commissioners’ Meeting Room

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3. ​4. ​5.

9:15 a.m.

9:25 a.m.

9:35 a.m.

9:40 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO (the “City”), located in Teller County, Colorado, will make final payment at City Hall located at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado 80863, on the 20th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2015, at the hour of 12:00 p.m. to LAMB Plumbing & Excavating, Inc. for all work done by said Contractor for the above-referenced Project concerning East Fork Fountain Creek Storm Sewer Improvements work performed.

Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provender or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or its Subcontractors, in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work, and whose claim therefore has not been paid by the Contractor or its Subcontractors, at any time up to and including the time of final settlement for the work contracted to be done, is required to file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid, and an account of such claim, to the CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, P.O. Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO, 80866, Attn: Director of Public Works, with a copy to: Norton & Smith, P.C., 1331 17th Street, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80202, Attn: Erin M. Smith, Esq., on or before the date and time hereinabove shown.

Failure on the part of any claimant to file such verified statement of claim prior to such final settlement will release the CITY, its City Council, officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liability for such claim.

Address

Jackson, WY, 83002 Publish only this portion of the form.

Project: 2015 East Fork Fountain Creek Storm Sewer Improvements Contractor: LAMB Plumbing & Excavating, Inc.

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BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK

Convene in regular session ­ Invocation ­ Pledge of Allegiance ­ Minutes of Previous Meetings ­ Accounts Payable ­ Board Reports ­ Elected Official’s Report ­ Administrator’s Report Time reserved for Department Heads and Public without an appointment.

Employee Service Awards Human Resources: ​Consider Resolution to Amend 2015 Budget.

CDSD­Planning: ​Consider Resolution to approve Minor Infill Subdivision: Crystal Peak Ranches.

First Publication: Last Publication:

November 11, 2015 November 18, 2015

AGENDA

{ If the amount of the contract awarded to the contractor exceeds fifty thousand dollars, the City shall, no later than ten days before the final settlement is made, publish a notice of the final settlement at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation in any county where the work was contracted for or performed. §3826-107(1), C.R.S.}

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

Appointments may vary by 15 minutes earlier or later than scheduled depending upon cancellations and time required for review and/or consideration of an agenda item.

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ORDINANCES ORDINANCE NO. 1254, SERIES 2015

CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1257, Series 2015, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 19th day of November 2015 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the November 5, 2015 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park.

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH A SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR “18.09.090.J.3. NURSING HOME, CONVALESCENT HOME, REST HOME, AND HOME FOR THE AGED” FOR A 2-BUILDING, 50-BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AT 107, 117, 127, 137 VILLAGE TERRACE, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO (LOTS 1-4, THE VILLAGE), WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE. SUMMARY: This ordinance approves a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility.

CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ORDINANCE NO. 1257, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS BETWEEN LOTS 9 AND 10, PARADISE OF COLORADO 2 WHEREAS, Park State Bank & Trust (Applicant) own Lot 9 and 10, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 2 (271 and 281 Thunder Ridge Drive, Woodland Park, CO, 80863); and WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting vacation of the interior lot line and associated 10-foot platted utility and drainage easements (5 feet on each side of this common lot line); and WHEREAS, the interior lot line vacation request has been given administrative approval conditioned upon the approval of the vacation of the utility and drainage easements; and

PENALTY: None.

This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on November 5, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication.

Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park

WHEREAS, the City has notified all affected service and utility providers and has not received any objections to vacating the utility easements.

NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, ORDAINS as follows: Section 1. City Council of the City of Woodland Park hereby vacates the utility easements shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto.

CITY COUNCIL ON PUBLIC HEARING, , 2015.

SECOND THIS

AND

FINAL

READING, DAY OF

NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Ute Pass Regional Health Service District (UPRHSD) Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2016. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of UPRHSD, located at 785 Red Feather Lane in Woodland Park, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at the regular board meeting of UPRHSD to be held at the offices of the Ute Pass Regional Health Service District, 785 Red Feather Lane, Woodland Park, Colorado, December 8, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. Any interested elector of UPRHSD may inspect the proposed budget at the offices of UPRHSD and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

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WHEREAS, upon the final administrative approval of the lot line vacation, the new land description of the combined lot shall be Lot 9R, Paradise of Colorado Filing No. 2 and the new address shall be 271 Thunder Ridge Drive, Woodland Park, CO, 80863; and

PASSED BY FOLLOWING

MISC. PUBLIC NOTICES

ORDINANCE NO. 1255, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE VILLAGE TERRACE RIGHT-OF-WAY AS SHOWN IN “THE VILLAGE” PLAT RECORDED AT RECEPTION NO. 600131.

SUMMARY: This ordinance vacates the Village Terrace Right-of-Way as shown in the Village Plat recorded at reception no. 600131.

PENALTY: None.

This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on November 5, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication.

Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park

APPROVED AS TO FORM: The Honorable Neil Levy, Mayor

Erin Smith, City Attorney ATTEST:

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Suzanne Leclercq, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 1256, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS WITHIN LOTS 1-4, THE VILLAGE SUMMARY: This ordinance vacates certain utility and drainage easements within lots 14, the Village.

PENALTY: None.

This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on November 5, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication.

Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Published in the Pikes Peak Courier View First Publication 11-11-15 Last Publication 11-11-15

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CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1260, Series 2015, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 19th day of November 2015 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the November 5, 2015 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park.

CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1260, SERIES 2015

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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1196, SERIES 2013 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR TELLER COUNTY WASTE TO COMPLETE CONCRETE PAVING.

ORDINANCE NO. 1252, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF LOT 2, VECTRA BANK SUBDIVISION, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO. SUMMARY: This ordinance approves the purchase of a lot.

WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1196, Series 2013 and thereby approved Teller County Waste’s uses for the purposes of operating contractor services, vehicle repair and maintenance, and a non-charitable recycling collection center in the Community Commercial Zone District on property located in the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 25, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M., more specifically 1000 and 1050 County Road 231 (aka West Street), Woodland Park, Colorado; and

This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on November 5, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication.

WHEREAS, City Council approved such uses of said property subject to certain conditions, including condition number 12: That Teller County Waste complete certain site improvements by November 19, 2015 (one year from the effective date of Ordinance No. 1196) or Teller County Waste’s authorization to operate its business shall terminate, subject to a day for day extension for every day of delay outside of Teller County Waste’s control; and

Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park

WHEREAS, Teller County Waste has completed all of the site improvements, except for the concrete paving, which is 2/3rds complete; and

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WHEREAS, Teller County Waste has completed $237,105 worth of site improvements, leaving $25,000 worth of concrete paving (1/3rd of the total $76,104 worth of concrete paving) to complete; and

PENALTY: None.

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WHEREAS, Teller County Waste has paid all municipal fees due to date ($40,478.97) and all County road impact fees ($40,000); and WHEREAS, the City holds Teller County Waste’s letter of credit securing performance of the site improvements, which is valid through January 7, 2016; and

ORDINANCE NO. 1253, SERIES 2015 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR “18.09.090.V.1.

WHOLESALE TRADE AND DISTRIBUTION ESTABLISHMENT” FOR A YEASTPRODUCING MICROBIOLOGY LAB AT 106 E. VILLAGE TERRACE, WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO (LOT 7, THE VILLAGE), WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE. SUMMARY: This ordinance grants a conditional use permit.

PENALTY: None.

This Ordinance was passed on second and final reading on November 5, 2015 after notice and public hearing and is hereby published by title only as required by Charter Section 7.6 to be effective seven days after this publication.

Jessica Memmer, Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that Teller County Waste has substantially complied with condition number 12 contained in Ordinance No. 1196, Series 2013 and extending the deadline for completing the last 1/3rd of the concrete paving is consistent with the intent of Ordinance No. 1196.

NOW, THEREFORE, THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: 1 Section 1. Condition Amended. Condition number 12 of the conditions of approval contained in Ordinance No. 1196, Series 2013 is hereby amended to read as follows: 12. Teller County Waste shall have completed the concrete paving by June 1, 2016 and deposited of an acceptable security of 110% for said remaining concrete paving no later than January 7, 2016 or the authorization to operate its business shall terminate, subject to a day for day extension for every day of delay outside of Teller County Waste’s control.

Section 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its publication as required by law.

Published in the Pikes Peak Courier View First Publication 11-11-15 Last Publication 11-11-15

PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING THIS _____ DAY OF _____________________, 2015.

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Woodland Park Company is looking for a highly motivated person to work in its machine shop and manufacturing area. Must have skills in: Problem solving, math and computer skills. Mechanical ability and aptitude important. Full time position. Please send resumes to personnel@woodlandparkcareers. com

Event M Lazy C Guest Ranch

is offering Chuckwagons every Sat. night in November. Thanksgiving Dinner style meal included with entertainment and hay ride. Sign up the Tuesday before the Sat. if you wish to join. Lots of Fall pumpkins that would be great for decorating or pies for sale.

Annual

Mountain Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival -To Benefit-

Christmas Dinner on Dec. 13th, please call to reserve your spot includes sleigh/wagon ride, brisket dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Claus and entertainment that will make you want to dance.

WPHS Panther Pride Athletic Boosters and WPHS Junior Class Contact Stephanie Rucker 719-686-2200 for details

Woodland Park High School Commons 151 N. Baldwin, Woodland Park

Call 719-748-3398 for pricing and times

Saturday, November 14th - 9am–5pm Sunday, November 15th - 10am – 3pm

Winter dinner sleigh rides: $55-60 adult 13- up; kids 4-12 $30. Winter cocoa and sweets sleigh ride: $15 - 4 and under free. Winter sleigh ride $7.50.

Admission is an unopened can, bag or container

of non-perishable food for the Community Cupboard.

AND...

TCRAS is requesting donations of: Dry and canned food (for dogs and cats) “Clumping” cat litter, leashes and sturdy collars.

Call M Lazy C Guest Ranch 719-748-3398 for times and reservations

Farmers Market

UPCOMING MARKET SAT, NOV 14TH 9AM - 1PM

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MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET SECOND SATURDAYS OCTOBER-MAY UTE PASS CULTURAL CENTER 210 E. MIDLAND AVE WOODLAND PARK, CO 80863

Help Wanted Part-Time Shuttle DriverStarting Pay $11.85/hour, DOE. No benefits.

Cripple Creek Transportation Department. Colorado CDL, Class B with P1 endorsement required.

Nights and weekends required.

Application & full ad at www.cripplecreekgov.com Closing date: Open until filled. EOE. Thriving dental practice seeking a part time Dental Assistant on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Experience necessary. Please email resumes to flo_ee@me.com.

EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER NEEDED-AP, AR, Payroll, Quarterly Taxes, Sales Tax-QuickBooks Knowledge a plus-F/T-Salary DOE-email resume to cyndim@ rockytopco.com

DRY SPLIT PINE $160 Green Split Pine $125 Full Cords Delivered 719-689-0869 719-493-3049 FIREWOOD Single Split $199/cord.

Two or more Split $179/cord.

Rounds $149/cord.

Fuel Surcharge David-Colorado Timber Products 719-287-1234 FIREWOOD FOR SALE 719-748-1128 RUSS WARNER

Mattress and Box Springs Twin Size Like New $199, GE Double wall oven black, very little use, Like New $850.00 Also, Free 3 Japanese Hanging Lanterns.

Call 719-687-0911 For sale-Kenmore Electric Dryer-5 years old –Perfect working condition $220/OBO

HOUSEKEEPER/DESK CLERK Busy motel in Green Mountain Falls is hiring a housekeeper with full availability for 15-20 hours per week to start immediately. Please Email resume to cyndim@rockytopco.com

Firewood

For Sale

Kenmore Freezer-could be used as a garage fridge-$50.00—CALL 687-3826 EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD IMMEDIATELY Female Wolf Dog-High % of Wolf9 months old House Trained-Triple Registered-$600.00 Miniature Aussie-Black Tri11/2 years old, spayed, Double Registered-White Head Blue EyesSound-House Trained-$650.00 1-Pot Belly Wood Burning Stove-123 years old-Good Condition-$700—1 Brand New Hotpointe Black Electric Coil Stove-ExcellentNew Condition-3 year Extended Warranty-$250.00 --- CASH ONLYPRICES FIRM-Call or Text 719-9648541

Garage Sale Florissant, CO-Indian Creek Estates- Friday November 13-Saturday November 14--8am4pm—Miscellaneous Furniture, Appliances, Chairs and lots of Miscellaneous Stuff—636 Bird Pointe Rd. 4 Miles North on County Rd. 3 (Wildhorn Rd) Follow Signs.

To Advertise in the Classifeds Contact Kathy at kathyfleer@yourpeaknews.com

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10585 Ute Pass Ave. Nursery Care Provided Green Mountain Falls Rev. David Shaw, Pastor Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church 684-9427 220 S. West St. www.church-in-the-wildwood.org Woodland Park • 719.687.9345

10585 Ute Pass Ave. Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30pm Green Falls Sunday Mass Mountain 9am www.tellercatholic.com

Highland Bible Church

1310 Evergreen Heights Dr. Woodland Park 719-687-2303 www.faithteller.org faithpreschoolteller.org Worship That Transforms!

Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.

Gateway of Praise Worship Center

Intersection of Hwy. 24 & Hwy. 67 Divide, CO

•Vibrant Worship • Biblical Teaching to Challege and Equip • Midweek Gatherings

Meeting at Tamarac Center 331-4903 Sunday School – 8:50 am Worship – 10:00 am

719-687-0953

www.highlandbiblechurch.org

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

SATURDAY followed by pot blessing each week Sunday School program for all ages NIGHT during service Experiencing God’s Boys Club Monday 5:30 till 7:30 Radical Love & Girls Club PM Tuesday 5:30 till 7:30 6:00

Sharing it with Others Encounter Service Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.

Kids Ministry Available 107 West Henrietta Ave. Woodland Park, CO 80863 (719) 687-7626

www.joylandchurch.org

719.684.9418

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1101 Rampart Range Rd. Woodland Park 719 687-3868 Sunday Worship~10:30 am Adult classes~9:00 am Children classes~10:30 am (dismissed from worship) Youth~Sunday 4:30 pm www.mt-viewumc.org

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To advertise your place of worship in this section, call

719-687-3006 or email kathyfleer@yourpeaknews.com

For Rent Office space available in Florissant, $150 to $400 per month. 719-6600496.

TRANSPORTATION Autos for Sale 1968 VW Bug, restored, lots of new parts, new paint, low miles. $7500.

H 687-4111 Cell- 244-5560 97 FORD AEROSTAR VAN –Seats 7-4.0 V-6-Runs Great-A/T, ACExcellent Condition $2500/OBO719-689-3395 after 5:00 1973 Chevy 4X4 Pickup-1/2 ton.

New Clutch, hubs, front end, tires and Power Brake Booster. Super low crawl gear. $800-Call 719-6872592 For Sale: 1989 Thunderbird. New fuel pump, runs good. $1,300.00 Call 689-3049 (6-8 pm) TRAVEL TRAILER Vintage 1973 Vega, 23’ travel trailer. Started to remodel, needs work. Includes $250 worth of custom made blinds. $500---1970 Field and Stream pick-up camper. Needs work. $100 719687-9088

Tutoring Free Math Tutoring to committed students-Call Bill at 687-3444

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Worship - Word - KidZone Take the Green Mountain Falls Exit www.prayermountainco.com 2 miles east of Walmart off Hwy 24

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Chamber Today Your Business and Community Connection

www.woodlandparkchamber.com

Thanks Thanks to our members who renewed their investment in October!

1-800 Water Damage A Plus Financial Andersen Enterprises Appraisal Associates of Teller County Campbell Financial Corp.

Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado Comcast Spotlight Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Co. Cripple Creek & Victor School District Re-1 Domino’s Edward Jones Investments - Taylor Elan Capital Group Elwell’s Guest Cabins Farmers Insurance - Kristyn Cline Agency Hi-Country Cleaners Juice Plus Kaiser Permanente Little Chapel Food Pantry Merit Co. Mortgage Solutions Financial Mueller State Park Schumacher’s Alignment & Tire Center Seniors Helping Seniors SERVPRO of S. Colo. Spgs. & Northern CS/TriLakes Carmon & Beverly Stiles TDS Teller County Search and Rescue Teller County Sheriff’s Office Timberland Dental Care True Life Medicine Thomas F. VanDenberg II Woodland Hardware & Home - Do It Best Woodland Veterinary Clinic

Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce

Calendar of Events

Nov. 12

Ribbon Cutting Above the Clouds Tattoo 517 S. Baldwin 1:00 pm

Nov. 17

Business After Hours Peoples Bank 651 Scott Avenue 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Dec. 3

Chamber Lunch and Learn “FLSA White Collar Exemption: Proposed Regulatory Changes” presented by Sean Reed, Attorney, Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC) 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Member Price: $15 General: $25 Register online: www.woodlandparkchamber.com

Dec. 8

Partner Benefits 101 Class 10:00 am Ute Pass Cultural Center

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NeW chamber members Standard Pavement

719.373.5754 Your Driveway is a Luxury and and Investment. It Deserves to be Protected.

Our goals are: To Service Exclusively the Woodland Park Area, To Restore your Pavement to its Standard, to Become the Local Face For: Reliability, Quality, & Friendly Customer Service. www.standardpavement.com

Zachary Butler, Owner

The Haircraft Company 811 W. Lorraine Avenue Woodland Park 719.687.6622

“Specializing in the needs of Special People” B ar ber i ng Hai r S tyl i ng Hot S haves A ppoi ntm ents or Wal k- i ns Ji m B ar l ow, Owner & B ar ber Jessi ca P atton, B ar ber & Cosm etol ogi st

Kelley & Chulick, CPA had a Ribbon Cutting and Open House to welcome new managing partner, Samantha Kelley.

They are located at 70 Morning Sun Drive, Woodland Park and may be reached at 719.687.1040

Business Planning In A Day Business Basics ~ Business Planning Tuesday, November 17, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 East Midland Ave., Woodland Park Speaker(s) Mark Bittle, SBDC Consultant | Leading Edge Business Planning Facilitator. This workshop is for both start up and existing businesses!

Fee $ 10.00 Register at www.woodlandparkchamber.com Payment upon registration required. Your payment will be fully refunded upon your attendance and completion of the class!

10th Annual Membership Breakfast “State of the City” Mayor Neil Levy Wednesday, December 9, 2015 7:30 am - 9:00 am Ute Pass Cultural Center 210 East Midland Ave • Woodland Park $20.00 Member • $35.00 Non Member RSVP to 719.687.9885 by December 7, 2015 or www.woodlandparkchamber.com /events/chamber-calendar.html Breakfast Sponsored by Black Hills Energy

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in one of the county enclaves his position. and Recreation services and the within the city, it doesn’t mean “Everyone who is a resiforthcoming Aquatic Center. they don’t pay their way when dent of Woodland Park, along “I am not proposing any they use parks and recreation with every other Teller County change to this arrangement,” facilities. resident, pays the ~14 mil prop- Carlsen wrote. “I am proposing The writer pointed out erty tax to the county,” Carlsen that the County adopt the same that she is a park volunteer wrote. “In return, all county approach by providing their and coaches three teams and residents, including the resiservices, including the animal that Carlsen should look at the dents of the cities of Woodland control officer and resource bigger picture before he says Park, Cripple Creek, and Victor officers, at no additional cost to things. get certain services. city residents beyond the existCarlsen said he really wasn’t “This includes the services ing property taxes.” planning to ask for a change in of the Sheriff Department’s aniCarlsen went on to suggest Parks and Recreation fees, addmal control officer. However, the county could save money in ing that he was merely pointing the city pays the county $35,000 the Sheriff’s Department, comout at the time that the city per year for the animal control paring Teller County to Park, subsidizes services for county officer services. City residents which has significantly more residents and pays the county shouldn’t have to pay twice for area to patrol with 30 fewer directly for other services. these services.” deputies. He noted Woodland He said city residents pay Carlsen listed other perPark and Cripple Creek have county taxes and should be ceived inequities. their own police. receiving the same county “The city provides the “Since the cities pay for poservices that county residents school resources officers to the lice departments, the Sheriff’s receive for their taxes without school district, where a large Department does not have to additional fees. number of non-city students patrol these areas,” he said.

Carlsen’s previous remarks also go to school. I suggested “This should lead to manpower about the county not paying its in City Council that the county savings which should lead to fair share incurred the wrath pay its proportional share for reduced county property taxes. of Paul, who responded with a the resource officers.

“I would suggest that there letter to the Courier in which “Our police officers are the is an opportunity for savings he called Carlsen’s remarks “irfirst responders to non-city here, even after increasing responsible.” residents on a quid pro quo deputy pay to be comparable to Further, Paul said Carlsen’s basis. But this is not a balanced surrounding cities and councomments indicated he was arrangement, particularly when ties.” “neither knowledgeable nor you take into account that the He concluded his letter by responsible” with his elected city pays for the animal control taking one glancing shot at office. officer and the school resource Paul.

And Paul suggested Carlsen officers.”

“I suggested in council that should do a better job of “payCarlsen acknowledged the city and county leadership ing attention in his meetings, that county residents pay the get together to ensure a fair MacVan Publishing Inc. 1045B of the and reading theGarden material thatGods Rd city’s 3 percent sales taxes for arrangement, which apparently Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Ad # he is responsible for voting on.” purchases within city limits.

Mr. Paul doesProof not appreciate,” (719) 633-5757 · (800) 473-6277 · fax (719) 635-4187 In hisartwork@macvanpublishing.com withdrawn letter to But, he noted, the city does Carlsen said.

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The town acted as an ATM for a $104 bill paid to Faithful Friends Animal Hospital on Jan 6 and paid back in February.

• The audit report states, in part: “For the year ended Dec. 31, 2014, expenditures exceeded appropriations in the General Fund by $26,113, which may be a violation of state statutes. These over-expenditures were funded by additional revenues received during the year.”

Residents confronted the trustees with some of these facts Nov 3, as the Board of Trustees met in a budget workshop and then in the official session and struggled with what to cut and what to keep in the proposed $491,766 budget for 2016.

“I became aware recently that the town spent nine separate days on overdraft, with fees of $80 for non-sufficient funds,” said Mac Pitrone, former trustee. “I think this is unacceptable.”

Pitrone was relentless, questioning why the town would write two more checks the day after two checks didn’t clear the bank.

“This is completely unacceptable,” Pitrone said.

Pressing on, Pitrone questioned the $800 the town spent for meals between March and September.

His question wasn’t answered by the board.

On another note, Cameron Thorne, questioned why the marshal’s budget includes a projected $51,000 in traffic tickets.

“You are relying on people doing dangerous things,” he said.

Town attorney Matt Krob argued that many small towns in Colorado bank on more than 10 percent of the entire budget for traffic infractions.

Gail Gerig provided The Courier with the paperwork obtained by Esch.

Asked why she is persistent in going over the fine details, Gerig said, “Because it just makes me mad that the town is getting away with this mismanagement. This is misuse of a privilege.”

But public allegations about inappropriate spending went unanswered.

Trustees were preoccupied with cutting next year’s budget.

Trustee Michael Butts, the town’s treasurer, was open to suggestions.

“Obviously we have more cuts that need to be made,” he said.

As Butts looked for places to cut, the town clerk, Mary Duval, looked disappointed that her part-time assistant, Renee Price, would not get a raise, from $16,000 to $20,000.

“I understand, but with the $1,000 laptop and $1,000 worth of equipment...”

Butts said.

From the audience, Gail Gerig, former trustee, said: “Do you have a plan in place for controlling attorney’s fees?”

To date, the town budget report shows that the town paid Krob $19,000, which, according to paperwork revealed through the CORA request, is misleading.

To continue work on the budget, Butts scheduled a workshop at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 and Mayor Lorrie Worthey scheduled another workshop at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 before the regular board meeting at 7 p.m.

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