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Tri-Lakes Region, Monument, Gleneagle, Black Forest and Northern El Paso County • Volume 9, Issue 44

Local fire departments to try new schedule Moving to 48/96 schedule in January for one-year trial By Norma Engelberg nengelberg@ourcoloradonews.com Next year Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District firefighters will be trying out a new 48/96 work schedule. Of the 12 area fire districts, eight have already moved to the schedule that al-

lows firefighters to have 48 hours on shift and 96 hours off shift. At the Oct. 24 district board of directors meeting, Battalion Chief Bryan Jack said the department had discussed switching to the new schedule a while back but decided to wait until the West Metro Fire Protection District in Denver studied the results of the switch it made a few years ago. Jack was also waiting for the results of a sleep study being conducted by St. Vincent Hospital. “West Metro said there weren’t any negative outcomes,” he said. “They saw a drop in sick-pay use but they only tracked that for a year. I wish it had been longer.” The sleep study showed that people

lose more sleep before their shifts start than they do during the shift, he added. With results in hand, the department will be conducting a 12-month trial period, starting in January, before deciding whether to make the change permanent. Jake Shirk, the district’s newest board member, asked why the department was bringing this item to the board since it is purely an administrative decision. Jack replied that the schedule change was on the agenda as information but that in the next couple of meetings the board would have to approve several policy changes related to the switch. Jack added that the switch would help firefighters save fuel costs because they

wouldn’t be driving as often and it will also be easier to schedule night training exercises and joint exercises with other departments that are using the same schedule. Soon the department will have a new firefighter, Sparky the Fire Dog. District office manager Jennifer Martin has received a $1,000 grant from Monument Hill Kiwanis toward the purchase of a Sparky costume. She has also received a donation of $250, which leaves $280 still to raise before she can order the suit. Martin has volunteered to wear the suit at local events.

Halloween safety tips Special to The Tribune

Officer Jon Hudson, community resource officer for the Monument Police Department, reminds the community to be safe and take precautions while out trick-or-treating and attending Halloween festivities. Below are some tips he has suggested. Halloween is a very exciting holiday for children but they can be vulnerable to injury on this night more than any other night during the year. To insure children stay safe on Halloween, here are a few tips for the children and adults that drive on Halloween night.

Kids Safety:

Palmer Lake Mayor Nikki McDonald pours a glass of wine for an attendee. McDonald was one of several celebrity servers at the annual Wine, Roses & More fundraiser on Oct. 27. Photos by Lisa Collacott

There is a lot more to Wine and Roses

Driving Safety:

Be alert in residential neighborhoods. Drive slower and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road. Take extra time to actively look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. Remember that popular trick-ortreating hours are during the typical rush hour period, between 5:30-9:30 pm. Reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and pedestrians.

Annual fundraiser labeled a community success By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews. com There was much more to the largest wine tasting event in the Tri-Lakes area this year. More wine, more food and just more fun. And it was all for a good cause. The 10th annual TriLakes Women’s Club Wine, Roses & More fundraiser took place Oct. 27 at The Pinery in Black Forest and brought out a large number of at-

tendees. Those who attended had a larger variety of wine to sample and left with a commemorative wine glass. They sampled barbecue, seafood, cupcakes and cookies. A few even walked away with trips to San Francisco, Ireland, Tuscany and Bali that they won during a live silent auction. All proceeds from the evening with go towards the TLWC granting program which awards grants to nonprofits within the boundaries of Lewis-Palmer School District 38.

Always trick-or-treat with an adult and do it in familiar areas that are well lit. Cross streets at corners, utilizing traffic signals and crosswalks. Always make eye contact with drivers and watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Walk on sidewalks or paths; if there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. NEVER run into the street or cross in between parked cars. Wear light colored, flame-retardant costumes decorated with reflective tape or stickers. Wear well-fitted, sturdy shoes to prevent trips and falls. ALWAYS carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers. Wear face paint or makeup, not a mask; a mask can restrict a child’s vision.

Pikes Peak Dessert Lounge in Monument serves up some chocolate desserts to go with the wine at the annual Wine, Roses & More event. Other desserts from different vendors included cupcakes, cookies and brownies.

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Voter results at fingertips

PUMPKIN PALS

County offers mobile app for election night results Special to The Tribune El Paso County voters can get local election results at their fingertips on election night by using the county’s new web application for mobile and handheld devices. Clerk and Recorder Wayne W. Williams and Support Services Director Imad Karaki demonstrated the new app for the Board of County Commissioners at the Oct. 25 meeting. “This has been developed as part of our long term web portal strategy to make it easier for citizens to get the information they want from El Paso County. It’s what the developers call an agnostic app which means it is designed to work on iPads, iPhones, Androids, Galaxy and all similar devices,” Karaki said. Williams noted that users can customize their displays so the races they are following most closely appear at the top of the list each time they bring up the app. “Let’s say you are particularly interested in the PPRTA extension, you just scroll down to issue 5-A and tap the star at the right hand side of that race and now that question is the first thing you see on your screen,” Williams told the commissioners. “If you are also interested in a particular legislative race or judges you just tap the star at the right of each of those and now you are building your own customized list of races you want to watch on election night.” The new El Paso County Election App is easily accessed at www.elpaso-

El Paso County offers voters an election app available on election night so that they are able to get election results. Courtesy photo El Paso County cocountyelection.com. A picture from a recent county news release will appear on the screen and the app can then be downloaded to your mobile device and downloaded by simply tapping the square box with the arrow which appears at the top of screen. A square box in the upper left hand corner of the screen will activate a drop down menu. Tap the `election’ button and you can begin to customize your display of races and issues to watch on election night. The Clerk and Recorder’s Office plans to release early and mail ballot results at about 7:05 p.m. election night. A second update will be provided at about 7:30 and continue throughout the evening. Users of the new app should tap on each race or issue they are following and then tap `refresh’ at the bottom of the screen when the numbers appear to get the latest results. The El Paso County Public Information Office has posted a `how-to’ video on the county’s You Tube videos channel. Just click or tap on “Election Day App.”

Monument Academy Kindergarteners took a different spin on decorating pumpkins. Heather Desserich’s half-day kindergarten class created pumpkin characters from their favorite book. The kindergarteners were given a character trait book report to do. Their task was to pick their favorite book and their favorite character from that book. They then had to fill out a packet that was given to them about the book, character, author, setting, and inside and outside character traits. The students transformed pumpkins into the characters that they chose and brought them to school. Courtesy photo

INSIDE THE TRIBUNE THIS WEEK Mountain Men. `Pioneer Weapons’ won the West. Page 4

Hard Knock Life. Palmer Ridge High School prepares to bring the musical Annie to their stage. Page 8

Definitely Defined. Third graders in School District 38 received their very own dictionaries from the Monument Hill Kiwanis club. Page 5 Trimming the tree. Tri-Lakes Women’s Club ready to sell Christmas Ornaments. Page 15

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Dangers of winter weather in Colorado National Weather Service wants residents to be prepared By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com Gov. John Hickenlooper declared Oct. 21-27 Winter Weather Preparedness week in Colorado but residents should be prepared all the time. Winters in Colorado can be brutal bringing heavy snow, bitter cold, high winds, low visibility and slick roads. Driving can be treacherous in these conditions and the weather can also pose other life threatening situations. People have died from weather related traffic accidents, exposure and in fires caused by space heaters. The National Weather Service has said that past blizzards and snowstorms are a reminder of how dangerous the weather can be in Colorado and they warn people to be prepared for winter storms and cold weather. They caution that those people new to the state should familiarize themselves with NWS warnings and watches and other winter safety procedures. A snowstorm can trap people in their cars or homes for days without food, heat and/or other utilities. It is best not to leave

Fog, frost, ice and snow greeted travelers Friday morning (Oct. 26) in the Pikes Peak region. Photo by Rob Carrigan one’s home or car to try to walk or get help. Exposure to the cold can cause hypothermia and frostbite eventually leading to loss of fingers, toes and even death. For winter travel motorists should have good tires on their cars, keep tire chains and tow ropes, battery cables and sand or cat litter for traction. They should also keep a first aid kit, a shovel, blankets, water, food, matches and an empty can to melt snow for drinking. To check road conditions visit www.cotrip.org. The weather

With winter fast approaching and the region already experiencing the first snowfall of the season the National Weather Service is urging Colorado residents to stay informed and be prepared for the cold and winter storms. Photo by Karen Stensland

Learn about winter roads ahead Special to The Tribune

Colorado Department of Transportation As part of Winter Weather Awareness Week, the Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists of the numerous free resources it provides for obtaining traffic, road condition, and highway information. The department urges motorists to use these resources before traveling to know the most current information what to expect on the road. Remember this winter when there is “Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!” Road condition resources include: • www.cotrip.org: Information about real-time road conditions, highway closures, average speeds, photos, live cameras streaming traffic, trucking information, and more. • 5-1-1: From anywhere in the state, motorists can call 5-1-1 toll free to listen to recorded information about road conditions, projected trip travel times, trucker information. • Free email/text alerts available at www.coloradodot.info: Click on the green cell phone icon in the upper right

hand corner of the page and choose from a list of subscription options. Selections can be changed at any time. Standard text messaging rates apply. • CDOT Mobile App: Available on Droids and iPhones, text “CDOT” to 25827 or download “CDOT Mobile” from your App Store. This resource is limited at this time to information about I-70 but more highways will be added. • Twitter: Follow @coloradodot for traveler information and other transportation news, ask questions, read other people’s question and give us feedback. • Facebook: “Like” CDOT at www.facebook.com/coloradodot. Major updates regarding traveler information, answers to questions, photos, driving tips etc., are posted regularly. • Winter Driving Website: Visit www. coloradodot.info/travel/winter-driving to get information about what to keep in your vehicle during the winter, how to safely pass a snow plow, commercial vehicle requirements, seasonal closures, snow removal, avalanche control, and so forth. Use the resources listed before getting behind the wheel or safely pull off the road to avoid distracted driving.

service recommends not even travelling if the roads are too treacherous. Another safety trip for winter involves avalanches. Many people don’t think they need to know this information because they don’t ski or snowboard however according to NWS Colorado leads the nation in the number of avalanche fatalities in the past 10 years. Colorado averages at least six fatalities as a result of avalanches per year. Most avalanches happen during or after a snowstorm. Many avalanches are

human caused. NWS recommends that when skiing or snowboarding to stay on the marked path. When on the slopes, hiking, snowshoeing or out on the snowmobile never go alone and carry avalanche rescue equipment including an avalanche beacon. Tom Magnuson, warning coordination meteorologist for NWS Pueblo, a lot of people that are out cross country skiing or snowshoeing don’t think they’re in danger of an avalanche when they are at the base of the mountain. “There’s a possibility of an avalanche occurring while you’re driving through the mountains,” Magnuson said. Magnuson said it’s important for people to check the weather conditions and heed all warnings before going out in winter weather. “The most important thing is to be aware of what’s going on and know where to get the info,” Magnuson said. He said that many people who get caught in a storm claim that they weren’t aware of it but it’s hard not to be aware when it’s all over the news, Internet and social media websites. For more information on winter weather tips, how to prepare for a storm, what to do if caught in a storm and winter weather terms visit http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/ winter/resources/Winter_Storms2008. pdf. Brochures are also available to print at www.weather.gov/om/brochures.shtml.

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Pioneer weapons won the West PLHS presentation starts with mountain men By Norma Engelberg

nengelberg@ourcoloradonews.com For more than 40 years, Jerry Wlodarek has been restoring history in one way or another. Now he is sharing that love of history and restoration with the public during occasional monthly presentations for the Palmer Lake Historical Society. The next one, “Pioneer Weapons,” presented with Johnny Mulligan, will be at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Palmer Lake Town Hall. “We’ll talk about and show all kinds

of weapons used by pioneers to hunt and protect themselves,” he said. “We’ll start with flintlocks, move on to caplock rifles and end with cartridge guns.” The presentation covers weapons of the period between about 1765 when the first pioneers were mountain men to the post-Civil War period. Wlodarek learned to make guns of the period before mass production by apprenticing to a gunsmith at the age of 14. Even before that he learned a lot about historical restoration from his father and his mother’s brother as a young child in New York.

“They mostly worked on 1600 and 1700’s stuff and I went along with them,” he said. He joined the military in the 1960s and became a weapons specialist. “When I got out of the military I found my niche making all kinds of early American weapons,” he said. “It used to be that there was a gun maker in every township as people moved west. I make guns the same way the gun makers originally made them.” He has worked as a contractor but his love of historical restoration is being put to good use now that he and Mulligan work for Douglas County as restoration specialists. “The county has acquired some

100-year-old ranches and we’ve been bringing the buildings and barns back to their former state,” Wlodarek said. “We’ve done a few historical society presentations on some of this work; on an old forge and an old barn we’ve restored, for example.” Their presentation on Nov. 15 will be about 45 minutes long and then they will open up to questions and comments. As always, the presentation is free and open to the public. It will be followed by light refreshments. For more information about Palmer Lake Historical Society events and helping the organization preserve and present local history, visit www.palmerdividehistory.org.

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Finding support when mental illness hits Organization provides support to families and those who suffer

n k . y n -By Lisa Collacott lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com e y Millions of Americans suffer from -mental illness and it can make life diffiscult and challenging for them but it can eput their loved ones on an emotional rollercoaster. Many times these loved ones feel alone and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to turn for dhelp and support, but one organization din the Pikes Peak Region exists to provide -resources to those who live with mental illness and support to their families and educate the community about mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Colorado Springs is a mental health grassroots organization that is dedicated to helping build better lives for those in the region who suffer from mental illness. The national organization was started in 1979. NAMI was started because in the late 1970s when many mental health patients were being released from state institutions back to their families and into society because of the advances of new medications. However families didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to deal with their loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mental illness so a group of people came together to

support each other, learn how to get the information they needed and to advocate for their loved one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NAMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to educate, support and advocate,â&#x20AC;? Lori Jarvis-Steinwert, Monument resident and executive director of NAMI of Colorado Springs, said. NAMI of Colorado Springs was started in 1983 by two parents. One of those parents was Julie Foster, a Tri-Lakes resident, whose son suffers from a mental illness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back then we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have much support. There was a lot of shame and a lot of blame,â&#x20AC;? Foster said. Foster said there was a state affiliation of NAMI so she and her husband decided to start a local affiliation. Next year the organization will celebrate 30 years in the region and Foster said it has grown a lot since. NAMI provides several classes and support groups. One of those classes, Family to Family, is a free 12-week class for loved ones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a really incredible grounding in what mental illness is, what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to live with a mental illness and coping strategies for the loved ones. People really begin to understand what their loved one is going through,â&#x20AC;? Jarvis-Steinwert said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a biological brain disorder.â&#x20AC;?

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the meaning of that? Third graders receive new dictionaries compliments of Kiwanis lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com Third graders in Lewis-Palmer School District 38 have the definitions to thousands of words right at their fingertips thanks to the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club. Every year the Kiwanis club provides students in the district with dictionaries and recently delivered the books to every elementary school in the district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every third grader in D-38 gets a dictionary to have of their own,â&#x20AC;? Al Brown, Kiwanis member and advisor to K-Kids at Palmer Lake Elementary School, said. The students each received a Scholastic Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dictionary complete with a grammar and punctuation guide, acronym and abbreviation guide, list of flags for the different countries, facts about the United States, a map of the United States and a listing of all the U.S. presidents. Palmer Lake Elementary School third teacher Margie Frostman said third grade

â&#x20AC;˘ Family-to-Family Education Program- A 12-week course for family and caregivers of individuals with mental illness. Offered in two locations: Downtown Colorado Springs and north Colorado Springs.

is the perfect age to receive the dictionaries because kids at that age are so interested in everything. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great gift. They have something at home to work withâ&#x20AC;? Frostman said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neat (because) with all the electronics out there they are so interested in a book.â&#x20AC;? The dictionary program is something the Kiwanis members have participated in for years, going as far back to when Kiwanis was the Monument Hill Sertoma Club. Equipping the third graders with dictionaries is a project of Kiwanis International. The dictionaries are paid for through fundraising efforts by the Kiwanis club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have high school kids that still have their dictionaries,â&#x20AC;? Lynne Manzer, Kiwanis member, said. When students received their dictionaries Kiwanis members had students look up the definitions of several words. Teachers also received their own copies to use in the classroom.

â&#x20AC;˘ Connection Support Group- A peer-facilitated group designed to encourage, support and empower people living with mental illness. Meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church and 3:30 -5:00 p.m. on Saturdays at the NAMI office located at 510 E. Willamette, Colorado Springs 80903

â&#x20AC;˘ Visions Education Program- A 5-week course for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with brain disorders/mental illness.

â&#x20AC;˘ First Tuesday Education & Advocacy Series- First Tuesday of every month for family members, friends and those living with mental illness. Meets at First United Methodist Church. Coming up Nov. 6 -Where to turn when mental illness hits home? Recovery Allies: A panel of local mental health organizations present recovery options. Includes: AspenPointe, Cedar Springs Behavioral Health System, Colorado Mental Health Institute, Pueblo, Franciscan Community Counseling Center, Peak View Behavioral Health, Rockies Counseling Center. Will meet from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

â&#x20AC;˘ All of NAMIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs are free. For more information or to register, call the NAMI office at 719-473-8477 or email namicos@qwestoffice.net. www.namicoloradosprings.org. ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS â&#x20AC;˘ Family Support Group- Facilitators are NAMI-trained family members who stress constructive, practical support. Meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. (at the intersection of St. Vrain) Colorado Springs 80903 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It empowers you to move on. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength in numbers,â&#x20AC;? Foster said of the support NAMI provides. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes us better parents and better spouses if we know how to cope with mental illness.â&#x20AC;? Jarvis-Steinwert said there is still a lot of stigma associated with mental illness and the organization wants to educate the community about it. Beginning Nov. 1 NAMI will participate in the Indy Gives! 2012 Campaign to raise awareness about mental illness and also fundraise. On Nov. 7 NAMI is holding a community candlelight vigil. Shining a Light on Mental Illness will take place at 6 p.m. at Grace and St. Stephens Episcopal Church in downtown Colorado Springs complete with food,

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Third graders at Palmer Lake Elementary School eagerly look up the definitions of words in their brand new dictionaries. The dictionaries were given to all third graders in district 38 compliments of the Monument Hill Kiwanis Club. Photo by Lisa Collacott

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music by the Mitguards and guest speaker Fourth Judicial District Mental Health Court Judge Deborah Grohs will speak on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mental Illness is Not a Crime.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity to gather to show support for the courage that it takes both for the individual and the family member to live with severe mental illness,â&#x20AC;? JarvisSteinwert said. Steinwert hopes more people in the Colorado Springs and Tri-Lakes areas will reach out to NAMI if they or their loved ones have a mental illness and that the community would be better educated on what mental illness is. For more information on NAMI or the candlelight vigil visit www.namicoloradosprings.org.

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OPINIONS / YOURS AND OURS

History of Gottlieb Fluhmann’s ghost Ghosts are particularly restless if left to wander in the shroud of mystery — and when an acutely wicked deed goes without answer, explanation or justice — for years upon years. Such was the case of the tiny immigrant from Switzerland, Gottlieb Fluhmann, murdered in the Puma Hills above Lake George in 1892. “Fluhmann was a small stocky man scarcely 5’4” tall and was subjected to much ridicule because of his height and broken English,” writes author Midge Harbour in her 1982 book “The Tarryall Mountains and the Puma Hills: A History.” “In 1890, on one of his infrequent trips to town, he stopped off at a bar,” according to Harbour. “While sitting at the end of bar, he became the subject of Ben Ratcliff’s attention. Ratcliff had long been suspected of stealing some of Fluhmann’s cattle and now taunted Gottlieb with the prospect that he was eating a juicy steak from one of his missing cows. Since Gottlieb Fluhmann had each of his cattle named, and had made each a special pet, this was indeed a humiliation.” Later , two of Ratcliff’s sons extended the insulting behavior as they rode near Fluhmann’s home. “Gottlieb’s anger had become an obsession and he awakened at night hating the name Ratcliff. When he saw the two boys, he ordered them off his land. The younger lad taunted him as he had previously seen his father do. `You can’t make us do anything!’ Gotlieb waved his pistol, which he always carried with him. `You can’t shoot us. We’re only kids.’ … The older boy rode up to the corral rode and spit tobacco juice in the face of Fluhmann’s horse. This triggered Fluhmann’ temper and he began firing over the heads of the boys and they rode rapidly away,” writes

Harbour. “When Ben Ratcliff heard of the incident, he sent his daughter to warn Gottlieb that he would be the target of her father’ bullet when he came hunting in October.” According to another account of the exchange in Celinda Kaelin’s 1999 book “Pikes Peak Backcountry: The Historic Saga of the Peak’s West Slope,” Ratcliff’s reputation insured the danger of actually carrying out such a threat, so the little Swiss man decided to create and emergency plan. “He would relocate to a cave he had found in the rocky cliff about a mile above his home. He secretly made a new home within this five- by fifteen foot cavity, installing a strong door at the entrance for added protection and a glass window for surveillance,” says Kaelin’s book. “When Fluhmann first disappeared, everyone, including the local sheriff assumed he had returned to Switzerland. But not Rattcliff. He knew his prey would never leave his beloved animals unattended. When they still appeared well-cared-for after several months, he began a systematic search for the little foreigner.” He eventually discovered the cave one evening after months of searching. “Ratcliff waited on the ledge above the cave until early the next morning. As Fluhmann cautiously opened the heavy door to greet the new day,Ratcliff fired sending a

fatal bullet through the stock of Fluhmann’s gun and into his chest. He then climbed down to his victim and dragged him back into the cave,” writes Kaelin. The little man and his mongrel dog’s skeletons were found more than 50 years later by a hunter in the fall of 1944. “Master Sargent Francis Brahler of Peterson Field discovered the old cave while he was hunting,” reported the Nov. 1, 1944 Gazette Telegraph. “He spotted the old window frame on the ledge and upon investigating, found the cave entrance. The big dishpan was still suspended with the letters, pipes, and other items including two gold inlaid flintlocks. He took many of the items back with him to his campsite and returned the next day. This time he found a human skull and the bones of what appeared to be the skull of a dog.” Kaelin notes that Ratcliff never did pay for this particular diabolical transgression but was called to account for other misdeeds. “…Fate did collect him from killing three school board members on May, 6, 1895. His children were again the catalyst for his dangerous temper, and he unleashed his fury when he learned they were having a special meeting to discuss them. He rode up to school house, dismounted, and walked in, shooting Samuel Taylor, Lincoln McCurdy, and George Wyatt… He later turned himself in to the sheriff at Como, was tried, convicted, and later hanged at the Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City,” wrote Kaelin. Perhaps, the ghost of a sawed-off Swiss immigrant, befriended by his own livestock and his loyal mongrel dog, still wanders in the hills and hides in the caves in the Puma Hills above Lake George. I recentlty was sent the following communication from a descendant of Benja-

min Ratcliff. “Several Colorado residing descendants of Benjamin Ratcliff report that they have never heard the tale of Gottleib Fluhmann. The references cited seem to be based on exaggerated local commentary and contain inaccurate facts. So without proof, they feel that Benjamin has been unfairly accused of the serious charge of being Gottleib’s killer.” “However, in the matter of the Bordenville school board, this is the account from Benjamin’s oldest child - and Only son - as told to his grandson: Some time around 1875 Benjamin and his wife moved from Missouri to Park County, Colorado, and established a farm about seven miles from Bordenville. Their son and two daughters were born there. His wife died there in 1882 while the children were still very young. Benjamin raised the kids there until 1895. He had a running battle with the local school board in 1894. He wanted them to provide a summer school program, allow the school books to be loaned out, or set up a school closer to his ranch. He taught his children at home, and wanted some help with that. Winter weather was too bad to make the trip to school. Late in 1894 unsupported gossip spread that incest involving Benjamin and his older daughter spread around the local area. He became enraged. The man most responsible for spreading the gossip was on the school board. Benjamin’s temper escalated and he ended up shooting all three members of the board as they met together at the school May 6, 1895. He turned himself in the same day as the shooting. Eight months later, on the evening of February 7, 1896, he became the ninth execution by hanging (out of 45 in the history of the state) at the prison in Canon City. “

Don’t let the kids turn up missing Take back our 59 minutes Every time we turn on the news or read an article on the Internet or in the newspaper there is another stranger danger incident or attempted abduction. And tragically some have been successful abductions. Just three weeks ago young Jessica Ridgeway of Westminster was abducted on her way to school, her remains found days later. On Oct. 19 a 9-year-old was walking through the parking lot at The Classical Academy when a man in a truck asked him to help find his lost puppy and on Oct. 21 a boy was approached in Woodland Park by a man asking him if he wanted a ride. And just this week I saw on the Internet that a 12-year-old girl in New Jersey disappeared

after riding her bike to a friend’ house. Her body was discovered two days after she went missing. These incidents are every parent’s worst nightmare. We try to protect our children from harm but at the same time want to allow them that freedom to walk to school or ride their bikes to meet up with their friends. So how do we protect our kids? We warn them to stay away from strangers but according to

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the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children this is something that has been done for decades but more often than not when a child is abducted it’s by someone they know. NCMEC would rather parents teach their children how to respond to a potentially dangerous situation than keep an eye out for a certain type of person. Jon Hudson, a police officer with the Monument Police Department, agrees adding that stranger danger is an outdated concept. He said kids need to know that they can trust someone in uniform like a police officer or a firefighter and turn to them if they are in danger. That said Hudson said parents should always remind their children what to do when approached by someone they don’t know. Most may get a lesson in safety once or twice at school and now with the recent Jessica Ridgeway incident parents might talk to their kids but Hudson said it should be something that is done often like a fire drill or tornado drill at school. Hudson said parents should reiterate to their kids that if they are walking to school or riding their bikes or going to the park they should walk or ride in a group. He said someone with bad intentions will prey on a child, or even an adult, when they are alone. If a child is approached they should run away and go to the nearest neighbor’s house. He said they should also scream and draw attention to themselves. He said someone attempting to abduct a child will commonly tell a child they are lost and need directions, they need help finding a puppy, they have candy or mommy or daddy’s been hurt and they need to take the child to the hospital. For more safety tips visit www.ncmec.org.

Summer officially ended on Sept. 22 with the first day of fall, but for much of the world, the last day of summer is actually marked by the end of daylightsaving time or “summer time,” as it is called in many other countries. Daylight-saving time is abbreviated DST in the United States. Every spring we move our clocks ahead to add an hour of sunlight to the after-work evening. On Nov. 4 we take back that hour by moving our clocks back. My brother says we actually only get 59 minutes back because “the government always keeps something.” The idea of DST was first floated by Benjamin Franklin in 1784 when he was the U.S. envoy to France. According to “Benjamin Franklin: America’s Inventor” written by Seymour Stanton Block and published in the February 2006 issue of American History Magazine, Franklin calculated that “if all the families of Paris who caroused until late at night and then slept until noon would arise with the sun six hours earlier, 64 million pounds of candle wax would be saved in six months’ time.” He proposed to ring Parisian church bells at sunrise and, if that didn’t work, set off cannon fire in every street to “wake the sluggards.” Franklin’s suggestion was supposed to have been satire but this was Franklin so who knows? Whatever he meant, the idea wasn’t presented again until 1895 when New Zealand entomologist George Vernon Hudson presented the idea of a two-hour time change to the Wellington Philosophical Society. The conception of DST as we know it is usually credited to English builder William Willett who, in 1905, presented

the idea of advancing clocks one hour during the summer months. After years of deliberation, daylight-saving time was finally adopted in 1916 to save energy during World War I, first by the Germans and then by most of the rest of Europe and the United States. DST went away after the Great War but came back year-round during World War II when, in the United States, clocks were moved ahead one hour and the result was called “War Time.” United-Kingdom clocks were moved two hours ahead for “Double Summer Time.” War Time went away in 1945 and DST didn’t come back to much of the Northern Hemisphere until the 1973 energy crisis. It’s been with us ever since. Residents of Hawaii, Arizona, Midway Islands and Wake Island don’t change their clocks and DST is seldom, if ever, used in most tropical countries (lucky them). After more than 35 years of twice-a-year clock changing, no one is sure that DST actually saves energy or if its advantages to some sectors of the public aren’t outweighed by its disadvantages to others, such as farmers whose day starts at dawn no matter what their clocks say (my chickens and cats are also unfazed by the time change.) One thing everyone is sure of is that the time change is a great time to change the batteries in our smoke alarms.

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Art gallery welcomes new director

Southwinds Fine Art names artist Leo Huff to position By Lisa Collacott

lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com Southwinds Fine Art is pleased to announce a new gallery director who will also be the featured artist at an upcoming art exhibit. Leo Huff has taken on the role of gallery director and will be introduced to the community during the Nov. 3-4 and Dec. 1-2 show. A retired probation officer Huff now focuses his time on his art work and is excited to be serving in the role as gallery director. Huff’s love of art began when he was 12-years-old when he took art classes at the Pacific Asian Museum in Pasadena, Calif. He then went on to receive degrees in art and psychology at Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. He returned to California to work as a probation officer but never lost his passion for drawing. Huff said he used to dabble in black and white photography and spent hours in a dark room developing the film. “I found the images fascinating. I was fascinated by the intricate work,” Huff said. Huff’s work is very unique in that he creates three-dimensional etching using dental tools and exacto blades on scratchboard. According to his biography Huff’s “compositions can arouse an observers attention from across the room and upon closer examination one will discover details and vanishing points which suggest infinite worlds represented by a geometry with infinite lines, thus exposing the participant to stimuli which are too faint or too fleeting to be noticed consciously, but which nevertheless evoke a response.” “It’s very meditating. I lose myself in it,” Huff said of creating his etchings. His etching `Geodesic Dome Community’ hangs in the White House and his art has also been featured on the cover

Orphans at the Hudson Street Orphanage listen to Annie on the radio. The cast and crew of the musical Annie have been rehearsing every day after school in preparation for the November production. Photo by Lisa Collacott of “High Desert Employment Services” magazine. In addition his art has been shown throughout the United States and Japan. The humble 65-year-old is also in the midst of writing a book of poetry and observations and will feature some his etchings throughout the book. Huff is eager to work with J. Clark Wider, owner of Southwinds Fine Art, and start promoting the gallery.

They plan to offer art classes next spring and offer space at the gallery for emerging artists. They also want to invite artists from all over the country and the world to come in. Huff said it’s also important for schools to bring in students to expose them to the art work on display. “I want the opportunity to grow and promote this place. My focus is making this place shine,” Huff said. The community is invited to meet Huff

and other exhibiting artists from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nov. 3-4 and Dec. 1-2. Other artists will include Mike Couillard, Jean Forsyth, Kevin Johnson, McKinsey Morgan, Janet Sellers, Mariya Zvonkovich and J. Clark Wider. Along with the art exhibit there will also be an art sale just in time for the holidays. Southwind Fine Art is located at 16575 Roller Coaster Road. Call 719-481-6157 for more details.

Award-winning musical comes to life on local stage

Annie debuts at Palmer Ridge

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As the musical Annie once again makes its way to Broadway Nov. 8 the musical will also debut on the Palmer Ridge High School stage on the same night. The theater department will bring the Tony award winning musical to life for three nights in November. “It’s such a popular show,” Maria Capp, stage director, said. “This is the show that filled our talent pool,” added Josh Belk, drama teacher. “We really liked the fact that it is family friendly.” The musical is based on the Little Orphan Annie comic strip. Annie is an orphan who lives at the Hudson Street Orphanage in New York City during the Depression. Annie and the other orphans are treated cruelly but Annie gets a break when she goes to live with Oliver `Daddy’ Warbucks, a billionaire who takes to the radio to help her find her real parents. The musical first made its Broadway

Daddy Warbucks played by Daniel Skaggs, pictured right, goes on the radio seeking out Annie’s parents. The Palmer Ridge High School drama department will bring the musical Annie to their stage Nov. 8, 9 and 10. Also pictured are Annie played by Elizabeth Tomlinson and Burt Healy played by Eric Marter. Photo by Lisa Collacott run in 1977 lasting for six years. It became a feature film in 1982. For the past six weeks students have

been learning their lines and rehearsing famous songs from the musical like “Tomorrow” and “It’s a Hard Knock Life”.

“I really do love it,” Elizabeth Tomlinson, who plays the part of Annie, said of the musical. “We’re trying to add a different character element to it.” Daniel Skaggs plays Warbucks and he hopes he brings something different to the character. “I want to get past the stereotype he is portrayed as,” Skaggs said. Skaggs and Tomlinson, both seniors, feel that the production will be a success in part because the cast and crew have worked so well together. Skaggs has been involved in drama since he started high school. “We’ve really grown together. Some of us have worked together since freshman year,” Skaggs added. One treat the audience will be in for is Sandy, Annie’s dog. The coveted role went to a real four-legged canine in this production. “I just hope we pack the house. We haven’t had a packed house at Palmer Ridge yet,” Capp said. Annie will take place at 7:00 p.m. Nov. 8, 9 and 10. There will also be a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Nov. 10. Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. They can be purchased at www.showtix4u.com.

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EL PASO COUNTY ARRESTS The following list of arrests is provided by area law enforcement agencies. An arrest is not an indication of guilt or innocence and there might be several people with the same name living in the county.

Oct. 21 A sergeant responded to the 800 block of Century Lane in refernce to a sexual assault on a child. An officer was dispsatched to the 800 block of Colo. 105 in reference to a suspicious incident.

Oct. 19 Officers responded to a report of a theft in the 200 block of Candletree Circle. There are no known suspects. An officer responds at the Monument Police Department to take a report of check fraud.

NOV. 1-30 DRIVER SAFETY. AARP is offering a free drivers safety classroom course from Nov. 1-30 to veterans. The class is open to all veterans regardless of age who serve or have served in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard/Reserves or Coast Guard. Their spouses, widows/ widowers and children may also take the free class. The AARP driver safety course is the nation’s first and largest course for drivers ages 50 and older. Classes are available all over Colorado. To register, call 303-764-5995 or go online at www.aarp.org/drive. NOV. 10-11 FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER. Wild Blue Animal Rescue & Sanctuary will have its first Warm Your Heart firewood fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10-11 at 5975 Burgess Road in Black Forest. Firewood will be priced at $80 per standard truck bed load for block wood, $100 for split wood, with a $70 price for all active duty or retired military members. Special pricing for smaller trucks and SUVs also is available. A minimum donation of $50 per load is requested and firewood is pick-up, onsite only. Loading assistance will be available.

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Officers were dispatched to the 16000 block of Jackson Creek Parkway to copy a theft in progress.

Oct. 25 A seargeant was dispatched to Safeway on the report of a theft in progress. The seargeant was able to locate the suspect at his residence and issue a summons.

THINGS TO DO CRAFT SHOW. The 48th annual Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Fall Show & Sale is from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 1-3 and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Black Forest Community Center. More than 80 artisan and culinary members will sell handmade Christmas ornaments, decorations, jewelry, ceramics, soaps and candles, baby items, jams and jellies, baked goods and much more. Admission is free. Only guild members are allowed to sell. A portion of all sale proceeds will benefit the Black Forest Arts & Crafts Guild Scholarship Fund and the Black Forest community. Due to fire regulations, no strollers are allowed. The facility is wheel chair accessible. Visit our website for information at www. BFACG.org.

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The Fly By Nighters Are Flying By Night The Out of Towners Are Leaving Town The Door Knockers Stopped Knocking (Knock on Wood)

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OUT OF BOUNDS

BY THE NUMBERS The school-record number of goals this season by The Classical Academy senior Evan Young. He also leads the team with 18 assists.

Touchdowns scored this season by LewisPalmer slot back Sean Grundman. He has nine receiving, five rushing and two on kickoff returns.

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scored this season by Pa l m e r Ridge German transfer student Gustav Siefert to lead the team in that category. He also has three assists.

The number of goals allowed this season by The Classical Academy sophomore Micah Mesward. He has recorded 12 shutouts.

GAME OF THE WEEK

Palmer Ridge senior Nate Mills finishes 23rd in the Boys 4A State Cross Country Championships Saturday at Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Photos by Andy Carpenean

TCA nabs top-10 finish in 4A Palmer Ridge finishes one spot ahead of Titans By Danny Summers

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GYMNASTICS

State championship meet, Friday-Saturday, Nov. 2-3 at Thornton High School The gymnastic season wraps up with the state championships. 4A prelims and team championship is slated for 9:30 a.m. Friday, followed by the 5A prelims/team championships at 2:30 p.m. Saturday will be the all class finals and individul championships starting at 2 p.m.

COLORADO SPRINGS - Conner Wilburn crossed the finish line inside NorrisPenrose Events Center on Oct. 27 looking as though he had just been out for a leisurely run in the Colorado Springs foothills. But in fact, The Classical Academy junior had just finished eighth in the state meet among all Class 4A boys runners. “It was my goal to win this race, but some of the other guys from around the state that I’ve never raced before really kicked it hard,” said Wilburn, who ran a time of 17 minutes, 8/100ths of a second. “The hardest part was the hills. That’s not my bread and butter. The nice flats part and the bridge I could dig in pretty good. “I’m not disappointed with how I did, but I want to come out next year and win it.” Wilburn’s time helped TCA to an eightplace team finish. TCA had won the previous two 3A state titles (and five of the last eight), but went up to 4A this year as part of a self-imposed move to see if the team could be challenged. “I think it’s a good 4A debut,” Wilburn said. “The competition was considerably better than 3A. I think we came in pretty strong, especially for our first time at state in 4A.” TCA finished eighth as a team with 247 points. The other scoring Titans were junior Chandler Ryd (36th, 17:53.3), senior

Conner Wilburn of Classical Academy finishes 8th in the Boys 4A State Cross Country Championships Saturday at Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. Jordan Bost (41st, 18:02.9), sophomore Everett Johnson (60th, 18:15.0 and junior Ben Hook (102nd, 18:43.0). The final two non-scoring Titans were junior Sam Purvis (19th, 18:48.4) and junior Collin Eaton (111th, 18:50.2). TCA finished one spot behind Palmer Ridge (232) in the standings. The Bears were led by sophomore Eric Hamer’s 14th-place finish (17:25.6). “I understand that my time was good, but I probably didn’t have a smart race,” Hamer said. “Just for the amount of Coronado guys ahead of me, or Cheyenne Mountain. I think I could have run with them a little better. “The team came here pumped. I don’t

want to be a downer. I’m just a little disappointed in myself.” Hamer added that the Bears were hoping for a top five finish; even top three. Among the other Bears who scored were senior Nate Mills (21st, 17:35.3), senior Jordan Deitsch (52nd, 18:09.3), sophomore Tommy Herebic (65th, 18:18.9) and sophomore Quinn Tirpak (80th, 18:29.7). The final two Bears were junior Zack Blehm (89th, 18:33.9) and sophomore Tommy Zarkovacki (160th, 19:26.6). “I’m happy with how we did, but I thought we could have done better,” Mills said. “We had some momentum coming into this.” Lewis-Palmer finished 18th (475) and Discovery Canyon was 20th (491). Senior Jarrett Eller (35th, 17:52.0) paced Lewis-Palmer. The rest of the Rangers top five were senior Nate Rykerd (79th, 18:29.6), senior Spencer Shuman (101st, 18:42.6), junior Christopher Ecklund (128th, 19:01.4) and sophomore Hunter Shuman (132nd, 19:04.2). Running sixth and seventh, respectively, were sophomore Austin Bach (151st, 19:19.1) and junior Ian McInroe (170th, 19:36.0). “For how we did this season, which wasn’t all that great at times, I think we ran really well today,” Eller said. “We really stepped up as a team.” Discovery Canyon was led by senior Jacob Huishingh (53rd, 18:10.2), followed by senior Nick Lehmann (78th, 18:28.7), junior Jericho Simmons (106th, 18:45.4), sophomore Andrew Wireman (120th, 18:58.8) and senior Josh Cunniff (134th, 19:05.3). Also junior Matthew Beck 137th, 19:08.5) and junior Ben Miera (162nd, 19:31.3).

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Conner makes his mark for Rangers Senior quarterback rewrites school record books By Danny Summers

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MONUMENT - A lot of talented quarterbacks have donned a Lewis-Palmer High School football jersey over the years. But none have enjoyed a better career than Nate Conner. When the Rangers’ senior hangs up his cleats, he will do so as the most prolific passer in school history, as well as its winningest. “He has the quickest release we’ve ever had,” said Lewis-Palmer football coach Tony Ramunno, whose guided the program for 24 seasons. “He’s so accurate, and he has a lot of confidence in himself.” Few quarterbacks in state history enjoyed a better month of October than Conner. Twice in a span of 13 days, he accounted for six and five touchdowns in a game, respectively. In the Rangers’ 48-26 victory over Mitchell on Oct. 25, Conner had touchdown runs of 39, 3 and 24 yards. He tossed a 42-yard touchdown pass to senior slot Sean Grundman, and returned an interception (he is the team’s starting free safety) 77 yards for a touchdown. Against Coronado on Oct. 12, Conner accounted for all six Rangers touchdowns - four rushing and two passing to Grundman - during a 40-20 victory. “We were just clicking that game,” Conner said. “We were all on the same page. “I knew I had the two passing to Sean, but I didn’t realize I had that many rushing until after the game. That was the best I ran the ball all year.” Grundman credits Conner’s success with his tremendous work ethic. “He knows his craft,” Grundman said. “He throws the ball on a dime. He’s the most accurate quarterback I’ve ever seen.” Conner (6-foot-2, 175 pounds) is every bit as good as his statistics suggest. He has completed 102 of 179 passes for 1,716 yards. The right-handed gunslinger has passed for 14 touchdowns, while throwing nine interceptions. But it is also Conner’s ability to run that makes him one of the most feared

Lewis-Palmer senior quarterback Nate Connor will go down as the most prolific passer in Rangers’ history. Photo by Danny Summers players in the state at his position. He has 491 yards on 89 attempts (5.52 average), including 14 touchdowns. If you add all of his touchdowns together (14 passing, 14 rushing, 1 on an interception return) he has accounted for 60 percent of the team’s total touchdowns on offense and defense. “I have to lead the team and bring my `A’ game,” Conner said. “We just have to keep focusing one game at a time.” Conner is being pursued by several Division II colleges. Among them are No. 1 nationally-ranked Colorado State University-Pueblo, Adams State and Nebraska-Kearney. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity of playing college football,” said Conner, who is the starting center fielder on the school’s baseball team. The versatile Conner is also the team’s starting free safety and handles the kick-

off duties. “Because Nate plays a ton defense I don’t have him on the sidelines talking to him,” Ramunno said. “He’s so talented. He could probably long snap if we needed him to.” Conner had a record-breaking campaign as a junior when he set the school record for yards passing in a season (1,884), while completing 137 of 228 passes. He also tossed 19 touchdowns. He also ran for 296 yards and three scores, while leading Lewis-Palmer to a 9-3 record and the quarterfinals of the Class 3A playoffs. He was named the league’s offensive back MVP. Conner had an injury-riddled sophomore season, completing just 5 of 6 passes in a reserve role. He played in just three regular season games before breaking his collarbone. He came back and saw action in the quarterfinals playoff game

against Glenwood Spring and threw a touchdown before rebreaking the same collarbone. As impressive a season as Conner has enjoyed this year, he and his Rangers teammates may find themselves on the outside looking in when the playoff selections are announced on Sunday. If the Rangers (5-4, 3-1 South Central League) defeat Woodland Park (3-6, 1-3) in their final regular season game on Friday, they still might not have enough wild-card points to break into the top 16. They are 22nd in the standings, but 19th in wildcard points. Lewis-Palmer will likely finish second in league to Discovery Canyon (8-1, 4-0). The Rangers and Thunder met in Week 6 (the league opener for both teams) on Oct. 4 at District 20 Stadium, with Discovery Canyon coming out on top 38-27 as Conner threw a pair of interceptions.

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I s COLORADO SPRINGS - A new wrinkle in the g Discovery Canyon offense was unveiled earlier this month and it took full effect during the team’s Oct. d 27 football game with Woodland Park. Junior quarterback Alec Wirtjes went to the air and ) threw four touchdown passes - two to junior Michael e Beiswenger - during a 49-14 thrashing of Woodland d Park in a Class 3A South Central League game played n at District 20 Stadium. “It was something we’ve never done before,” e Wirtjes said about the team’s sudden and unpree dicted air attack. “Some of those I was getting rushed ) hard, but I had a lot of confidence in my receiver. I just got out of the pocket and got it to him and let h him do the rest.” e Beiswenger caught touchdown passes from - Wirtjes of 48 and 23 yards. He finished with three catches for 75 yards. r “It felt really good,” said Beiswenger, who has d touchdown catches in three consecutive games. , “Now that we’re putting the ball in the air it makes , everything better, and the way that we can do it suc, cessfully is pretty good. , “It definitely makes teams think about our pass, ing game a lot, and our running game. It makes us ,

more balanced, and it’s getting better as the season progresses.” The 6-foot-4 Wirtjes also threw touchdown passes to running backs Steve Turner (33 yards) and Ben Gilson of (27 yards). Turner added a 1-yard touchdown run, Adrian Mack broke loose on an 80-yard touchdown scamper and Scott Betzer capped the scoring with a 24-yard touchdown run. The victory ensured the Thunder (8-1, 4-0) of at least a tie for the league title - its first ever - with one game remaining Friday at Coronado (5-4, 3-1). Discovery Canyon has never qualified for the playoffs. “If we win this game we get the league championship we’ve never had at our school and we’ll be going to the playoffs with a guaranteed top seven seed, which also guarantees a home game,” Wirtjes said. “If we can focus on this team and get the `W’ we’ll be in a lot better shape for playoffs.” Discovery Canyon’s new aerial attack might just have opposing teams second-guessing their defense schemes come playoff time. The Thunder averages 241 rushing yards per game. “We’ve had different points during the season when we’ve wanted to open up our passing game,” said Thunder coach Shawn Mitchell. “Some games we’ve needed it and some games we’ve shied away from it. The last couple of weeks we opened it up and tried to work on that area of our game. “Obviously, the first and foremost we want to win. We’re going to run the ball and put it in the hands of the kids we’re confident in running it. But we also

Discovery Canyon’s Ben Christy turns the corner against Woodland Park. Photo by Brian Arnold

want to see Alec throw the ball and have these receivers go up after it, too.”

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October 31, 2012

Felix stands tall over competition L-P senior leads Rangers charge for state title By Danny Summers

sports@ourcoloradonews.com MONUMENT - Claire Felix finds the view from above quite appealing. The Lewis-Palmer 6-foot-6 middle blocker has used her height and skill to become one of the best volleyball players in Colorado. UCLA thought so, too. That’s why the Pac-12 power - currently ranked sixth in the nation - was eager to offer her a scholarship after her sophomore year. “It’s been about a year and a half since I’ve been committed,” Felix said. “I’ll sign at the early signing date in November.” Felix chose UCLA for a variety of reasons. “I really wanted to go someplace that felt like home,” she said. “I really wanted a big school environment and I wanted to go to a top 10 program. I really love the atmosphere there.” Felix was recruited by several big-time programs, including California, Stanford, USC, Penn State, Texas and Washington. Felix attended The Classical Academy from kindergarten through her junior year, starring for the Titans’ volleyball team beginning as a freshman. TCA finished third at state in Class 3A her sophomore year and fifth her junior season. But volleyball was not always Felix’s activity of choice. She was a dancer, concentrating on ballet, tap and jazz. But when she began to grow at an accelerated rate when she about nine, causing her excessive pain in her legs and forcing her get around on crutches. “Not only would it be hard to find a really tall partner as I got older and more into dance, it was just taking a huge toll on my body,” she said. “I had to find something else to do and I chose volleyball.” Felix had grown to 6-5 by her sophomore year. Doctors have predicted she could grow to 6-7. By comparison, the tallest players on UCLA’s roster are 6-5 Tabi Love and 6-4 Karsta Lowe. “When we’re in state, there’s no one taller than me,” Felix said. Felix hardly relies on her height to be an effective volleyball player. “People are always saying `You’re tall, so you’re

Lewis-Palmer senior Claire Felix has helped the Rangers to an 11-1 record over the past 12 games. Photo by Danny Summers good at sports.’ Being tall helps, but I’m dedicated to the sport I play and I have a passion for it. I love it. I walk in the gym everyday and can’t get enough of volleyball.” Felix transferred to Lewis-Palmer largely for academic reasons. She needed two advanced placement classes, so she chose environmental science and calculus. “I love playing with everyone on this team,” Felix said. “We are such a close-knit family. I’m friends with them on the court and off the court. There’s nothing that can tear us apart.” Due to the CHSAA transfer rule, Felix was forced to sit out the Rangers’ first 11 games. The team went 8-3 during that span. With Felix in the middle, Lewis-Palmer is 11-1, with its only loss coming on Oct. 27 to undefeated Doherty - the state’s top-ranked 5A team - in straight sets. Out-

side of that match, the Rangers are 33-2 in games Felix has played. Felix leads the team in blocks (39), kills percentage (55.9) and service percentage (95.4) and is fifth in kills (143). “She helps defensively with her block in the front row,” said Lewis-Palmer volleyball coach Susan Odenbaugh. “We’ve probably doubled the number of blocks we’ve had per match since she’s come in. When you have a strong block that makes people in the back row be able to play defense better. Our success is going to depend on how well we play defense.” Lewis-Palmer opens regional play this week. While Felix and crew are taking things one game at a time, the prospect of a state title looms large. “Of course, the goal now is to get the gold ball,” Felix said. “The gold ball is always in the back of my mind.”

Class 4A no problem for The Classical Academy at state Girls capture 10thconsecutive championship By Danny Summers

sports@ourcoloradonews.com COLORADO SPRINGS - The Classical Academy girls cross country team took a strategic approach to the Oct. 27 Class 4A state championships at NorrisPenrose Events Center. It paid off as the Titans won an unprecedented 10th consecutive title - the previous nine came in 3A - as senior Megan Brunette and junior Lauren Hamilton led a happy group. “We went through the hills nice and easy so we could pick people off in the end,” said Brunette, who finished sixth overall. “Lauren and I worked as a team those picking people off. At the end it was all downhill and it was just so easy knowing that our teammates were behind us doing this. “We are so pleased. We couldn’t have

asked for anything better. This is amazing.” Brunette finished with a time of 19 minutes, 39.9 seconds, while Hamilton (19.44.7) came in right behind her. Hamilton had consistently been TCA’s top runner this season. “Megan was right with me up on the hill, and when we got to the top she’s like, `Come on, Lauren. I can’t do this without you. Our team can’t do this without you,’” Hamilton said. “And so we just stuck together for a while and then she just took off. “During the race all we could think about was that our team was right behind us. Let’s finish for the team. We finish for each other. We run for each other. No matter what the pain was we had to run for each other.” TCA’s 98 team points easily outdistanced Coronado (127) and Air Academy (131). TCA’s top five also consisted of sophomore Maddie Mullen (16th, 20:19.9), sophomore Hannah Williams (18th,

20:19.4) and senior Brittany Droogsma (52st, 21:18.5). The two Titans who did not score were Brianne Hoglin 21:33.7) and sophomore Megan Percy (99th, 22:09.6). “Our goal was to definitely win (4A), but no matter what happened we were just glad to run in 4A.” Palmer Ridge junior Ali Deitsch had the best finish among Tri-Lakes runners, finishing fourth with a time of 19:31.4. She crossed the finish line with a bloody left knee. “I tripped, so that wasn’t very fun,” Deitsch said. “It was right after the hill on the downhill at about two miles.” The mishap cost Deitsch several seconds. She finished six seconds behind Durango’s Shannon Maloney. “Shannon ran a great race and I have to give her credit for that,” Deitsch said. Palmer Ridge finished ninth as a team with 304 points. Filling out the top five for the Bears were senior Heather Gentry (20:57.1), freshman Hannah Ca-

pek (21:48.6), freshman Kaitlin Ramsey (21:49.6) and senior Courtney Campbell (22:10.0). Not scoring were freshman Audrey Furst (22:24.1) and junior Braede Wilcox (22:54.6). “That was my last race, so I finished hard,” Gentry said. “I think our girls did awesome. It was a tough race, but I think we did well.” Palmer Ridge coach Kandee Kohdl was pleased with her team’s effort. “Our season has just been exciting; it’s been great,” she said. “What we’re doing is working. Our next goal is to take state.” Discovery Canyon finished 21st as a team. Sophomore Arianna Ross paced the Thunder with a 61st place finish at 21:29.9. The rest of the Thunder field included freshman Beth DeLaurell (78th, 21:48.1), sophomore Rilee McCone (100th, 22:12.2), senior Kaylee Nolan (146th, 23:07.7), senior Moriah Nelson (165th, 23:31.5), sophomore Courtney McCann (169th, 23:37.1) and freshman Sydney Hosey (182bs, 23:53.2).

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October 31, 2012

Rangers soccer provide, find inspiration LP makes dream come true for young fan By Danny Summers

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MONUMENT - Sometimes wishes do come true. Thanks to efforts by the Lewis-Palmer High School boys soccer team, 6-year-old Keagan Sanders of Aurora not only got to meet Mickey Mouse, he hung with the icon in his dressing room at Disney World. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mickey is really big in real life,â&#x20AC;? Sanders said with a smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also had Christmas (at Disney World) when it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Sanders has cystic fibrosis. It is a lifethreatening disease passed down through families that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults. There are other complications that arise with the disease. Sanders also has cirrhosis of the liver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keagan was in an out of hospitals the first two-and-a-half years of his life,â&#x20AC;? said Jen Sanders, Keaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He had a feeding tube the first four-and-a-half years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been tough on all of us, but I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trade the life experiences Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had.â&#x20AC;? A kindergartener (he goes full time), Keagan hooked up with the Colorado xfoundation of Make-A-Wish in Greenwood Village to see if his dreams of going to Disney World could come true. Several years ago, Keaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s older sister, Karina who also suffers from cystic fibrosis - had her wish of going to Disney World granted by Make-A-Wish. Keagan and his family came together with the Lewis-Palmer soccer team beucause of a telephone call made by team mom Ann Heer. In August, Heer contacted Make-A-Wish to see if there was any way the Rangers could get involved with a

The Lewis-Palmer soccer team pose with 6-year-old Keagan Sanders of Aurora, second from left on bottom row. The Rangers raised money to help send Sanders to Disney World. child in need. The ball got rolling quickly as Rangers team members asked students, faculty and member of the community to pledge money for every goal scored in an effort to raise money for Keaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disney World wish to come true. They wound up getting over $60 per goal. The team scored 38 goals, meaning nearly $2,300 was raised to go toward the trip. But the team did more for Keagan than just raise money. In August, it put together a clever music video with Keagan as the focal point. He joined the team on the field as they kicked simulated goals and clowned around. Later in the season, the team presented Keagan with his own team jersey and ball. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted the boys to have the experience of doing something for somebody else,â&#x20AC;? Ann Heer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And I specifically wanted someone who was into soccer. It thought it would be a better fit.â&#x20AC;? Keaganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence, as well as the act of doing things to make his life better, had a deep impact on the team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked being around him,â&#x20AC;? said Rangers senior midfielder Marcus Midzor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really liked playing for someone else. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rather him not have the disease, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see that even with that dis-

BEARS REACH SOCCER QUARTERFINALS The Palmer Ridge boys soccer made history last week when it advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time with victories over Wheat Ridge, 5-1, and Widefield, 1-0. The Bears (15-1-1) are the No. 1 seed in the 32-team Class 4A playoffs and will host Cheyenne Mountain (12-4-1) on Thursday. The winner advances to the semifinals Nov. 7 at Sports Authority Stadium in Parker. Against Wheat Ridge on Oct. 25, the Bears scored three goals on a snowy field in the final 15 minutes to pull away from the No. 32 seed. Luke Sinkola had two goals to lead the Bears, followed by a goal each from Gustav Siefert, John Kochanski and Luke Zarkovacki. Facing Widefield on Oct. 27, the Bears got their own only goal from Siefert in the 29th minute.

TCA STANDS TALL AS NO. 1 SEED The Classical Academy (16-1) - the No. 1 seed in 3A boys soccer - made easy work of No. 32 Lake County, 2-0, and No. 17 Roaring Fork, 5-1, to advance to Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarterfinals. The Titans host No. 8 Faith Christian (8-8-1). The winner advances to the semifinals Nov. 7 at All-City Stadium in Denver. Senior Evan Young and freshman Robby Jacobs had goals against Lake County. Senior Micah Mesward made three saves to preserve his 12th shutout of the season. Young scored four goals and assisted on a Jacobs goal in the victory over Roaring Fork.

TITANS STAY PERFECT IN FOOTBALL Junior quarterback Jantzen Ryals threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Alex Willis with three seconds remaining to propel The Classical Academy (9-0, 4-0 3A Southern League) to a 31-28 victory over Pueblo County.

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WHEREAS, C.R.S. § 29-2-101, et seq., authorizes the County to levy an increase in the countywide sales and use tax rate upon the approval of the majority of the qualified registered electors of the County voting on such proposal at an election conducted and held according to Colorado law; and WHEREAS, El Paso County Sheriff Terry Maketa (“Sheriff”) is the chief law enforcement officer for El Paso County, with statutorily mandated duties on behalf of all El Paso County residents regardless of municipal boundaries, including emergency response to public safety, wild land firefighting, responding to calls for service and staffing the Jail in a safe and secure manner; and WHEREAS, as exhibited by exceptional historical performance of its ongoing statutory obligations the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is an integral component in the provision of public safety services to the citizens of El Paso County, Colorado; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Terry Maketa has initiated and conducted an extensive review of critical needs of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, which has identified serious deficiencies in operations staffing and funding highlighted by the destruction of the Waldo Canyon Fire; and WHEREAS, as a result of this extensive review, Sheriff Terry Maketa has requested the Board of County Commissioners of the County of El Paso, State of Colorado (hereinafter “County” or “Board”), to certify to the eligible electors of the County a ballot issue proposing an increase in the countywide sales and use tax rate in order to address the insufficiencies which are critical to public safety and emergency preparedness; and WHEREAS, addressing the critical public safety and emergency preparedness needs identified by the Sheriff is necessary to preserve the Sheriff’s ability to protect the public and effectively respond to crises in the community by improving the ability of the Sheriff, and his deputies to respond to emergent situations, enforce the laws, and safely incarcerate convicted criminals; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Terry Maketa has recommended a sales and use tax increase to the Board, as recent events such as the Waldo Canyon Fire have highlighted crucial deficits in personnel and support, and that the voters of El Paso County prefer a sales and use tax increase over a property tax increase as the means to pay for needed public improvements; and WHEREAS, the Board, in order to address these immediate critical needs, finds that it is in the best interests of the present and future residents of the County to certify a ballot issue to the eligible electors of the County at the November 2012 General Election requesting approval of an increase in the countywide sales and use tax rate of twenty-three hundredths of one cent ($.0023), subject to the terms of this Proposal and Resolution, hereinafter referred to as this Resolution or as this Proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of El Paso County, State of Colorado: PART ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Purpose of this Resolution: The purpose of this Resolution is, upon the approval of a majority of the eligible electors voting on such Proposal at the November 2012 General Election, to enact, and, therefore, levy and impose an increase in the countywide sales tax rate of twentythree one hundredths of one cent ($.0023) upon the sale at retail of tangible personal property and the furnishing of certain services in the County (“the sales tax”), and to enact, and therefore, levy and impose an increase in the countywide use tax rate of twenty-three one hundredths of one cent ($.0023) only for the privilege of using or consuming in the County any construction and building materials purchased at retail, and for the privilege of storing, using or consuming in the County any motor and other vehicles purchased at retail on which registration is required (“the use tax”), all of the foregoing being in accordance with the provisions of Article 2 of Title 29, C.R.S. 2. Effective Date of Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase: If approved by a majority of the eligible electors voting thereon at the November 2012 General Election, the sales and use tax rate increase proposed in this Resolution and in the ballot issue shall become effective on January 1, 2013 and continue through December 31, 2020, after which date (effective January 1, 2021) the countywide sales and use tax rate increase shall be reduced by of twenty-three one hundredths of one cent ($.0023) by operation of law, and without the need for any action by the County. 3. Statutory Definitions Incorporated/Specific Definition of Countywide: The definitions of the words contained herein shall be as set forth in C.R.S. §§ 39-26-102, 3926-201, and 39-26-701, which definitions are incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein. The term, “countywide”, as used in this Resolution includes all incorporated areas (i.e., municipalities, including, but not limited to, all statutory cities and towns and all home rule cities and towns) and unincorporated areas within El Paso County, Colorado. PART TWO: SPECIFIC PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE SALES TAX 4. Property and Services Taxed: Upon approval in the November 2012 General Election, there shall be enacted and, therefore, levied and imposed, an increase in the existing countywide sales tax rate of twenty-three one hundredths of one cent ($.0023) upon the gross receipts from the taxable sales of all tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of certain services as provided in C.R.S. § 29-2-105(1)(d), excluding from taxation certain transactions as set forth in Para-

4. Property and Services Taxed: Upon approval in the November 2012 General Election, there shall be enacted and, therefore, levied and imposed, an increase in the existing countywide sales tax rate of twenty-three one hundredths of one cent ($.0023) upon the gross receipts from the taxable sales of all tangible personal property at retail and the furnishing of certain services as provided in C.R.S. § 29-2-105(1)(d), excluding from taxation certain transactions as set forth in Paragraph 6, below, and providing certain exemptions from taxation as set forth in Paragraph 7, below, and which sales tax rate increase shall commence on January 1, 2013 and continue through December 31, 2020, after which date (effective January 1, 2021) said sales tax rate increase shall be reduced by twenty-three one hundredths of one cent ($.0023) by operation of law, and without the need for any action by the County. The sale of tangible personal property and services taxable shall be the same as the sale of tangible personal property and services taxable pursuant to C.R.S. § 39-26-104, 2012 including, but not limited to mobile telecommunications service pursuant to C.R.S. § 39-26-104(1)(c)(I), excluding from taxation certain transactions as set forth in Paragraph 6, below, and providing certain exemptions from taxation as set forth in Paragraph 7, below.

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5. Adoption of State Rules and Regulations/County Rules and Regulations: The collection of the revenues generated by the sales tax rate increase shall be in accordance with schedules set forth in the rules and regulations of the Colorado Department of Revenue, and/or in accordance with any rules and regulations as may be enacted by separate resolution of the Board, and any such County imposed rules and regulations shall be enacted and implemented in accordance with Colorado law as it currently exists or as it may be amended from time to time. 6. Exclusions from Sales Tax: The sales tax rate increase shall not apply to the following: a. The amount of any sales or use tax levied and imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S. b. The sale of construction and building materials, as such term is used in C.R.S. § 29-2-109, and as such term is defined in Paragraph 16, below, if such materials are picked up by the purchaser and if the purchaser of such materials presents to the retailer a building permit or other documentation acceptable to the County evidencing that the County’s use tax has been paid or is required to be paid. c. The sale of tangible personal property at retail or the furnishing of services if the transaction was previously subjected to a sales or use tax lawfully imposed on the purchaser or user by another statutory or home rule county equal to or in excess of that sought to be imposed by the County. A credit shall be granted against the sales tax rate increase imposed by the County with respect to such transaction equal in amount to the lawfully imposed sales or use tax previously paid by the purchaser or user to the previous statutory or home rule county. The amount of the credit shall not exceed the sales tax imposed pursuant to the County’s sales tax rate increase. The following provision shall apply in defining the applicability of its higher rate to the sales tax ordinance or resolution of any statutory or home rule city, town, city and county, or county which provides a higher rate of taxation on prepared food or food for immediate consumption than its general rate of taxation: prepared food or food for immediate consumption shall exclude any food for domestic home consumption. d. The sale of food purchased with food stamps. For purposes of this provision, the term, “food”, shall have the same meaning as provided in C.R.S. § 39-26102(4.5)(a), citing to 7 U.S.C. 2012 (k) and (l) as such section existed as of October 1, 1987 or as amended. e. The sale of food purchased with funds provided by the special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. sec. 1786. For the purposes of this provision, the term, “food”, shall have the same meaning as “supplemental foods” provided in 42 U.S.C. 1786, as such section existed on October 1, 1987 or as amended through August 2012. f. The sale or purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel as statutory counties in Colorado have no authority of whatsoever kind or nature to levy and impose a sales tax upon these commodities. 7. Exemptions from Sales Tax: There shall be exempt from the sales tax rate increase the sale of all of the tangible personal property and services which are exempt under Part 7 of Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., which exemptions are incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein, expressly including the exemption for sales of food as defined and as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26102(4.5), and as exempted from state sales tax pursuant to C.R.S. § 39-26707(1)(e), the exemption for sales and purchases of electricity, coal, wood, gas, including natural, manufactured and liquefied petroleum gas, fuel oil or coke, sold to occupants of residences as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-715(1)(a)(II), (fuels used in providing residential light, heat and power), the exemption for sales and purchases of machinery or machine tools in excess of five-hundred dollars, as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-709(1)(a)(II), and the exemption for components used in the production of alternating current electricity from a renewable energy source, as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-724. 8. Exclusion from Exemptions to Sales Tax; Inclusions to Sales Tax: Notwithstanding any provision as set forth in Paragraph 7, above, this Resolution does not exempt or exclude from taxation, and therefore, includes within the sales tax rate increase, pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2105(1)(d)(I), the following: vending machine sales of food as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-714(2), all occasional sales by a charitable organization as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-718(1)(b), except allowing the exemption as set forth in Paragraph 7, above, concerning sales by an association or organization of parents and teachers of public school students that is a charitable organization as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-718(1)(c), the sales and purchases of farm equipment and farm equipment under lease or contract as set forth in C.R.S. §§ 39-26-716(2)(b) and (2)(c), the sales of low-emitting motor vehicles, power sources, or parts used for converting power sources as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-719(1), the purchase of machinery or machine tools as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-709(1) IV, the sales of pesticides as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-

8. Exclusion from Exemptions to Sales Tax; Inclusions to Sales Tax: Notwithstanding any provision as set forth in Paragraph 7, above, this Resolution does not exempt or exclude from taxation, and therefore, includes within the sales tax rate increase, pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2105(1)(d)(I), the following: vending machine sales of food as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-714(2), all occasional sales by a charitable organization as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-718(1)(b), except allowing the exemption as set forth in Paragraph 7, above, concerning sales by an association or organization of parents and teachers of public school students that is a charitable organization as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-718(1)(c), the sales and purchases of farm equipment and farm equipment under lease or contract as set forth in C.R.S. §§ 39-26-716(2)(b) and (2)(c), the sales of low-emitting motor vehicles, power sources, or parts used for converting power sources as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-719(1), the purchase of machinery or machine tools as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-709(1) IV, the sales of pesticides as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26716(2)(e), the sales of wood from salvaged trees killed or infested in Colorado by Mountain Pine Beetles, as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-723, and the sales of components used in the production of alternating current electricity from renewable energy sources, including, but not limited to wind, as set forth in C.R,S. § 3926-724.

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9. Nonresident Exemption: Pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2-105(1)(e), all sales of personal property on which a specific ownership tax has been paid or is payable shall be exempt from the sales tax rate increase when such sales meet both of the following conditions: a. The purchaser is a nonresident of or has his principal place of business outside of the County; and b. Such personal property is registered or required to be registered outside the limits of the County under the laws of the State of Colorado. 10. Exemption for Construction Materials Subject to Use Tax: The value of construction and building materials on which the use tax rate increase in Paragraph 16, below, has previously been collected by the County shall be exempt from the sales tax rate increase if the materials are delivered by the retailer or his agent to a site within the limits of the County. 11. Place of Sale: All retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer, unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to a destination outside the limits of the County or to a common carrier for delivery to a destination outside the limits of the County. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the sales and use tax of the State of Colorado, imposed by Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., regardless of the place to which delivery is made. If a retailer has no permanent place of business in the County, or has more than one place of business, the place at which the retail sales are consummated for the purpose of the sales tax rate increase shall be determined by the provisions of Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., and by the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Revenue of the State of Colorado, and/or in accordance with any rules and regulations as may be enacted by separate resolution of the Board. 12. Sales Tax License: Any person or entity engaging in the business of selling tangible personal property at retail or furnishing certain services as herein set forth shall annually obtain and hold a state license as required by C.R.S. § 39-26-103, or, if required by any rule or regulation enacted by separate resolution of the County, and in accordance with Colorado law as it currently exists or as it may be from time to time amended, to annually obtain and hold a County sales tax license. 13. Vendor Fee: The Board may authorize every retailer to withhold from the monthly sales tax collections to be remitted an amount up to three and one-third percent (3 1/3%) of the monthly sales tax collections as a fee, which fee shall be known as the vendor fee. By separate resolution, the Board at any time, may increase, decrease or eliminate all or part of the vendor fee. Unless otherwise amended by a subsequent resolution, the Board hereby determines that the resumption of the vendor fee shall not be authorized at this time; therefore, the vendor fee rate shall remain at its current rate of zero percent (0%). To the extent the Board reinstates all or part of the vendor fee, any retailer delinquent in remitting said sales tax shall forfeit such vendor fee associated with any delinquent remittance unless good cause is shown for the delinquent remittance. 14. Collection, Administration and Enforcement: a. The collection, administration and enforcement of the sales tax rate increase shall be performed by the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue in the same manner as the collection, administration and enforcement of the Colorado state sales tax or, if authorized by Colorado law and by subsequent Board resolution, the collection, administration and enforcement of the sales tax rate increase may be collected, administered and enforced by rules and regulations promulgated by the Board and in accordance with Colorado law as it currently exists or as it may be amended from time to time. The provisions of Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., and C.R.S. § 29-2-106, and all rules and regulations promulgated by the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue pursuant thereto, are incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein, and shall govern the collection, administration, and enforcement of the sales tax rate increase, unless otherwise amended or modified as set forth herein. b. Pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2-106, the Board shall, as soon as practicable after the results of the November 2012 General Election, and on or before any statutory deadline, request the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue to administer, collect and distribute the revenues from the sales tax rate increase. The Board, at the time of making such request, shall provide the following documents to the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue at least forty-five (45) days prior to January 1, 2013: i. A copy of this Resolution, certified by the County Clerk and Recorder; and ii. Affidavits of publication of this Resolution, as provided herein; and iii. An abstract of Election Results, certified as to the approval of the sales tax rate increase by a majority of the eligible electors of El Paso County voting thereon, or, if not timely available, such other documentation demonstrating approval of the ballot issue set forth on attached Exhibit A. c. In the event that the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue fails or refuses to collect the revenues from the sales tax rate increase, the Board shall be authorized to provide for the collection, administration or enforcement of the revenues from such sales tax rate increase to the extent permitted by law, or it

The Board, at the time of making such request, shall provide the following documents to the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue at least forty-five (45) days prior to January 1, 2013: i. A copy of this Resolution, certified by the County Clerk and Recorder; and ii. Affidavits of publication of this Resolution, as provided herein; and iii. An abstract of Election Results, certified as to the approval of the sales tax rate increase by a majority of the eligible electors of El Paso County voting thereon, or, if not timely available, such other documentation demonstrating approval of the ballot issue set forth on attached Exhibit A. c. In the event that the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Revenue fails or refuses to collect the revenues from the sales tax rate increase, the Board shall be authorized to provide for the collection, administration or enforcement of the revenues from such sales tax rate increase to the extent permitted by law, or it shall be authorized to amend this Resolution to comply with the requirements of the Colorado Department of Revenue.

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PART THREE: SPECIFIC PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE TAX 15. Property Taxed: Upon approval at the November 2012 General Election, there shall be enacted, and, therefore, levied and imposed, and there shall be collected and paid, an increase in the existing countywide use tax rate of twenty three hundredths of one cent ($.0023) only for the privilege of using or consuming in El Paso County any construction and building materials purchased at retail and for the privilege of storing, using or consuming in the County any motor and other vehicles purchased at retail on which registration is required, which use tax rate increase shall commence on January 1, 2013, and continue through December 31, 2020, after which date (effective January 1, 2021) said use tax rate shall be reduced by of twenty three hundredths of one cent ($.0023) by operation of law, and without the need for any action by the County. In addition to the foregoing, the property subject to the use tax rate increase shall include the following: a. The storage and use of wood from salvaged trees killed or infested in Colorado by Mountain Pine Beetles, notwithstanding the exemption from State of Colorado use tax set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26723. 16. Definition: The term "construction and building materials" shall mean any tangible personal property that is stored, used or consumed in the County, and that is intended to become part of, attached to, or a component of any building, structure, road or appurtenance in the County. The term “construction and building materials” shall not include parts or materials utilized in the fabrication, construction, assembly or installation of passenger tramways, as defined in C.R.S. § 25-5-702(4), by any ski area operator, as defined in C.R.S. § 33-44-103(7), or any person fabricating constructing, assembling, or installing a passenger tramway for a ski area operator. 17. Property Excluded from the Use Tax: The property subject to the use tax rate increase shall not include the following: a. The storage, use or consumption of any tangible personal property the sale of which is subject to a retail sales tax levied and imposed by the County; and b. The storage, use or consumption of any tangible personal property purchased for resale in the County, either in its original form or as an ingredient of a manufactured or compounded product, in the regular course of a business; and c. The storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property brought into the County by a nonresident thereof for his own storage, use, or consumption while temporarily within the County; however, this exemption does not apply to the storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property brought into this state by a nonresident to be used in the conduct of a business in this state; and d. The storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property by the United States government or the State of Colorado, or its institutions, or its political subdivisions in their governmental capacities only or by religious or charitable corporations in the conduct of their regular religious or charitable functions; and e. The storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property by a person engaged in the business of manufacturing or compounding for sale, profit, or use any article, substance, or commodity, which tangible personal property enters into the processing of or becomes an ingredient or component part of the product or service which is manufactured, compounded, or furnished and the container, label, or the furnished shipping case thereof; and f. The storage, use, or consumption of any article of tangible personal property the sale or use of which has already been subjected to a sales or use tax of another statutory or home rule county equal to or in excess of that levied and imposed by the County. The credit shall be granted against the use tax rate increase with respect to a person's storage, use, or consumption in the County of tangible personal property purchased by him or her in the previous statutory or home rule county. The amount of the credit shall be equal to the tax paid by him or her by reason of the imposition of a sales or use tax of a previous statutory or home rule county on his or her purchase or use of the property. The amount of the credit shall not exceed the use tax rate increase levied and imposed by this Resolution; and g. The storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property and household effects acquired outside of the County and brought into it by a nonresident acquiring residency; and h. The storage or use of a motor vehicle if the owner is or was, at the time of purchase, a nonresident of the County and he or she purchased the vehicle outside of the County for use outside the County and actually so used it for a substantial and primary purpose for which it was acquired and he or she registered, titled, and licensed said motor vehicle outside of the County; and i. The storage, use, or consumption of any construction and building materials and motor and other vehicles on which registration is required if a written contract for the purchase thereof was entered into prior to the effective date of the use tax rate increase; and j. The storage, use, or consumption of any construction and building materials required or made necessary in the performance of any construction contract bid, let, or entered into at any time prior to the effective date of this Resolution; and k. The sale or purchase of gasoline and diesel fuels as statutory counties in Colorado have no authority of whatsoever kind or nature to impose a use tax upon these commodities. 18. Exemptions from Use Tax: There shall be exempt from the use tax rate increase the sale of all of the tangible per-

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i. The storage, use, or consumption of any construction and building materials and motor and other vehicles on which registration is required if a written contract for the purchase thereof was entered into prior to the effective date of the use tax rate increase; and

j. The storage, use, or consumption of any construction and building materials required or made necessary in the performance of any construction contract bid, let, or entered into at any time prior to the effective date of this Resolution; and

k. The sale or purchase of gasoline and diesel fuels as statutory counties in Colorado have no authority of whatsoever kind or nature to impose a use tax upon these commodities.

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18. Exemptions from Use Tax: There shall be exempt from the use tax rate increase the sale of all of the tangible personal property and services which are exempt under Part 7 of Article 26 of Title 39, C.R.S., which exemptions are incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein, expressly including the exemption for sales of food as defined and as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26102(4.5), and as exempted from state sales tax pursuant to C.R.S. § 39-26707(1)(e), the exemption for sales and purchases of electricity, coal, wood, gas, including natural, manufactured and liquefied petroleum gas, fuel oil or coke, sold to occupants of residences as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-715(1)(a)(II), (fuels used in providing residential light, heat and power), the exemption for sales and purchases of machinery or machine tools in excess of five-hundred dollars, as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-709(1)(a)(II), and the exemption for components used in the production of alternating current electricity from a renewable energy source, as set forth in C.R.S. § 39-26-724.

19. Motor and other Vehicle Use Tax Collection: The use tax rate increase shall be applicable to every motor and other vehicle purchased at retail on which registration is required by the laws of the State of Colorado, and no registration shall be made of any motor or other vehicle for which registration is required and no certificate of title shall be issued for such vehicle or for a mobile home by the Colorado Department of Revenue or its authorized agent until any tax due upon the storage, use, or consumption thereof has been paid. The use tax rate increase shall be collected by the County Clerk and Recorder, as the authorized agent of the Colorado Department of Revenue. The proceeds of the use tax rate increase shall be paid to the County periodically in accordance with an agreement entered into by and between the County and the Colorado Department of Revenue concerning use tax collection.

20. Construction and Building Materials Use Tax Collection: Collection of revenues generated by the use tax rate increase on construction and building materials shall be administered at the direction of the Board. The use tax resulting from the use tax rate increase may be paid by estimate through the payment of the tax at the time permits are issued for building and construction. As an alternative to the estimate procedure provided above, payment of the use tax resulting from the use tax rate increase may be made by the filing by any applicant for a building permit of an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to purchase all building and construction materials necessary for the project described in the building permit application from a licensed retailer located within the County. Every building permit applicant who utilizes the alternative procedure provided above shall maintain and preserve detailed purchase and receipt records which shall be subject to inspection and audit by employees of the Board, and any unpaid taxes due shall be subject to collection. The collection and administration of the use tax rate increase shall be performed at the direction of the Board in substantially the same manner as the collection, administration and enforcement of the use tax of the state of Colorado.

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21. Public Safety Critical Needs: Effective January 1, 2013 and continuing through December 31, 2020, the County shall expend all revenue generated from this sales and use tax increase for the purposes, listed on attached Exhibit A, and for no other purposes.

21.1 LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL PATROL DEPUTIES, INVESTIGATORS AND CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF • CONDUCTING FIRE AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS • REPLACING OBSOLETE AND FAILING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT • PURCHASING AMMUNITION, FUEL AND OTHER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

21.2 CRIMINAL JUSTICE NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL DETENTION DEPUTIES, CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF AND COURT TRANSPORT PERSONNEL • CONDUCTING CRIMINAL EXTRADITION • REPLACING AGING VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND VIDEO VISITATION SYSTEMS AT THE COUNTY JAIL • PURCHASING OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES • ADDRESSING ADDITIONAL SECURITY, SAFETY, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AT THE COUNTY JAIL

21.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND OPERATIONS STAFF A N D FU N D I N G E M E R G E N C Y R E SPONSES • CONSTRUCTING AN EMERGENCY SERVICES VEHICLE RESPONSE CENTER • PURCHASING A WILDLAND FIRE TRUCK AND ADDITIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES EQUIPMENT

22. Sunset of Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase: On January 1, 2020, the twenty three one hundredth of one cent ($.0023) sales and use tax rate increase shall terminate by operation of law, and without the need for any action by the County.

23. Distribution of Proceeds of Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase: In order to carry out the purposes expressed in Paragraphs 20, above, and pursuant to C.R.S. § 29-2-104(2), the County shall retain all revenue generated by this sales and use tax increase for the sole and exclusive use for the purposes described in Paragraph 20.

24. Exclusive Use of Proceeds of Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase: The proceeds of this sales and use tax rate increase shall only be used for the purposes expressed in Paragraph 20, above, and for no other purposes.

25. No Conflict with Sales and Use Tax That May be Levied By Certain Govern-

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20. Construction and Building Materials Use Tax Collection: Collection of revenues generated by the use tax rate increase on construction and building materials shall be administered at the direction of the Board. The use tax resulting from the use tax rate increase may be paid by estimate through the payment of the tax at the time permits are issued for building and construction. As an alternative to the estimate procedure provided above, payment of the use tax resulting from the use tax rate increase may be made by the filing by any applicant for a building permit of an affidavit stating that lthe c oapplicant l l a c ointends t t @toopurchase u rc o lallo buildra ing and construction materials necessary donews.com for the project described in the building permit application from a licensed retailer located within the County. Every building permit applicant who utilizes the alternative procedure provided above shall mainlong thepurchase harvest tain Before and preserve detailed and receipt records which shall be subject to and decorainspectionHalloween and audit by employees of the Board, and any unpaid taxes due shall be tions beTheput away subject to will collection. collection and administration of the use tax rate increase and will be replaced with shall be performed at the direction of the Board in substantially the same manner snowmen, Santa Clauses as the collection, administration and enforcement of the use tax of the state of and Christmas trees. Colorado.

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When the Christmas PART FOUR: USE OF TAX REVENUES trees go FROM up INCREASE the decoraRESULTING IN THE SALES AND USE TAX RATE AND PARtions go onBY SUNSET and many TIAL REDUCTION OF THE SALES TAX AND USE TAX RATE INpeople CREASE like to add to their ornament 21. Public Safetycollection Critical Needs:every Effective January 1, 2013 and continuing year. through December 31, 2020, the County shallOne expend all revenue generated from ornament they can this sales and use tax increase for the purposes, listed on attached Exhibit A, add to that collection and is for no other purposes. the 2012 Classic Colorado 21.1 LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS Collection fromTRAINING the Tri• HIRING, EMPLOYING, AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL PATROL Lakes Women’s Club. DEPUTIES, INVESTIGATORS AND CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF Sales forFIREthe • CONDUCTING AND limited CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS edition original Christmas • REPLACING OBSOLETE AND FAILING COMMUNICATION ornament beginEQUIPMENT Nov. 1. • PURCHASING AMMUNITION, FUEL AND OTHER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES The ornament fundraiser AND EQUIPMENT began five years ago with 21.2 CRIMINAL JUSTICE NEEDS each featuring • HIRING,ornament EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL DETENTION art work from local artists. DEPUTIES, CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF AND COURT TRANSPORT PERSONNEL The featured artist for • CONDUCTING CRIMINAL EXTRADITION this year is Phyllis • REPLACING AGING VIDEOPletchSURVEILLANCE VIDEO VISITATION SYSer, a AND member of the TriTEMS AT THE COUNTY JAIL • PURCHASING OPERATIONAL EQUIPLakes Women’s Club. MENT AND SUPPLIES • ADDRESSING SECUR“It was aADDITIONAL fun project,” ITY, SAFETY, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AT THE COUNTY Pletcher said. JAIL Pletcher has been 21.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDS painting for many years • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY and usually paints STAFF with PLANNING AND OPERATIONS AND FUNDING EMERGENCY REoils. She finds painting to SPONSES • CONSTRUCTING AN EMERGENCY be an opportunity for selfSERVICES VEHICLE RESPONSE CENTER expression and creative • PURCHASING A WILDLAND FIRE TRUCK AND and ADDITIONAL FIRE AND thinking has studied EMERGENCY SERVICES EQUIPMENT in England and Florida. 22. Sunset of Sales and Use Tax Rate InSheOnhas received recogcrease: January 1, 2020, the twenty three one hundredth of one cent ($.0023) nition from the Artsshall and sales and use tax rate increase terminate by operation of law, and without Design Society Walthe need for any actionat byFort the County.

ton College at Niceville 21.3 EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDS and theEMPLOYING, Brush and Palette • HIRING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY Club at Wright Patterson PLANNING AND OPERATIONS STAFF AND FUNDING EMERGENCY REAir Force Base. SPONSES • CONSTRUCTING EMERGENCY In the pastAN the ornaSERVICES VEHICLE RESPONSE CENTER ments have featured pine • PURCHASING A WILDLAND FIRE TRUCK AND FIRE AND cones andADDITIONAL the Palmer Lake EMERGENCY SERVICES EQUIPMENT Star. The ornaments must 22. Sunset of Sales and Use Tax Rate Inrender scene or symbol crease: OnaJanuary 1, 2020, the twenty three one hundredth of one cent ($.0023) specifi c to Colorado. The sales and use tax rate increase shall terminate by operation of law, and without 2012 ornament is white the need for any action by the County. and features a humming23. Distribution of Proceeds of Sales and Use Tax Rate Increase: In order toand carry bird, aspen leaves out the purposes expressed in Paragraphs 20, above, and pursuant togold. C.R.S. Pikes Peak painted in § 29-2-104(2), the County shall retain all revenue generated by this sales and use “I love the hummingtax increase for the sole and exclusive use for the purposes birds. Theydescribed bringin Paragraph me a 20. lot of joy and happiness,” 24. Exclusive Use of Proceeds of Sales Pletcher “It symboland Use Tax said. Rate Increase: The proceeds of this sales and use tax rate inizes perseverance.” crease shall only be used for the purposes “Itexpressed reallyin Paragraph brings20,itabove, to and for no other purposes. this area because of Pikes 25. No Conflict with Sales and Use Tax That May be Levied Certain tree,” GovernPeak and the By Aspen mental Entities: With the adoption of Senate Bill 08-128 by the 2008 Colorado Yvonne Jennings, chairGenof eral Assembly that repealed in its entirety the ornament fundraiser, Section 29-2-108, C.R.S., the County’s increase in its sales and use tax rate does said. not interfere with or render ineffective or unenforceable the sales and use tax rates Theby ornaments willandbe imposed the State of Colorado by any municipality, multi-jurisdiction entity or available to purchase at agency located within the County. Covered Treasures Book26. Maintenance of Effort: In addition to the amounts provided to the Sheriff’s Ofstore and will be $16. Past fice from this sales and use tax increase, effective January 1,will 2013, and for each ornaments also be fiscal year thereafter, the County shall appropriate for thein Sheriff’s office not less available limited supthan the ongoing amounts appropriated plies. for the Sheriff’s office statutorily mandated services in the unrestricted general also be fundOrnaments budget as statedwill in the County’s 2012 Original Adopted Budget, provided on display at the Monuthat the total unrestricted general fund for the year is not less than the total unrestricment library beginning ted general fund in the County’s 2012 Original Adopted Budget Dec. 1. Past artists include 27. Citizen’s Advisory Committee to ReSheila Schneider-2011, view All Revenue and Expenditures: An advisory committee comprised of citizens John Anderson-2010, Jo appointed by the Board of County ComGaston-2009 and Ruby missioners shall review revenue from this sales and use tax increase and expenditToussaint ures on an annual designed basis and make athe public report to the Board of County Commisfi rst ornament 2008. sioners during a regularin meeting. Proceeds from REQUIREthe orPART FIVE: ELECTION MENTS nament sales will go to28. Submission Electors:granting Pursuant to wards the toTLWC C.R.S § 29-2-104(3), this sales and use tax rate increase Proposal as set forth in program.

this Resolution shall be referred to the eligible electors of El Paso County at the 23. Distribution of Proceeds of Sales and General Election to be held Tuesday, Use Tax Rate Increase: In order to carry November 6, 2012, and being referred to out the purposes expressed in Paraherein as the November 2012 General graphs 20, above, and pursuant to C.R.S. Election. The ballot issue to be submitted § Email 29-2-104(2), the County shall retain all to the eligible electors shall be substanyour ideas to Tri-Lakes Community Editor Lisa revenue generated by this sales and use tially as set forth on attached Exhibit A, tax increase for the sole and exclusive use which Exhibit A is incorporated by referCollacott atdescribed lcollacott@ourcoloradonews.com or call her for the purposes in Paragraph ence into this Resolution as if fully set 20. forth herein.

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25. No Conflict with Sales and Use Tax That May be Levied By Certain Governmental Entities: With the adoption of Senate Bill 08-128 by the 2008 Colorado General Assembly that repealed in its entirety Section 29-2-108, C.R.S., the County’s increase in its sales and use tax rate does not interfere with or render ineffective or unenforceable the sales and use tax rates imposed by the State of Colorado and by any municipality, multi-jurisdiction entity or agency located within the County. 26. Maintenance of Effort: In addition to the amounts provided to the Sheriff’s Office from this sales and use tax increase, effective January 1, 2013, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the County shall appropriate for the Sheriff’s office not less than the ongoing amounts appropriated for the Sheriff’s office statutorily mandated services in the unrestricted general fund budget as stated in the County’s 2012 Original Adopted Budget, provided that the total unrestricted general fund for the year is not less than the total unrestricted general fund in the County’s 2012 Original Adopted Budget 27. Citizen’s Advisory Committee to Review All Revenue and Expenditures: An advisory committee comprised of citizens appointed by the Board of County Commissioners shall review revenue from this sales and use tax increase and expenditures on an annual basis and make a public report to the Board of County Commissioners during a regular meeting. PART FIVE: ELECTION REQUIREMENTS 28. Submission to Electors: Pursuant to C.R.S § 29-2-104(3), this sales and use tax rate increase Proposal as set forth in this Resolution shall be referred to the eligible electors of El Paso County at the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and being referred to herein as the November 2012 General Election. The ballot issue to be submitted to the eligible electors shall be substantially as set forth on attached Exhibit A, which Exhibit A is incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein. 29. Publication of Resolution: The County Clerk and Recorder is hereby authorized and directed to publish the text of this proposal for sales tax and use tax increase four separate times, a week apart, in the official newspaper of the county and each city and incorporated town within the county.

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30. Conduct of Election: The election shall be held, conducted and the results thereof shall he determined, so far as practicable, in conformity with the provisions of the Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992 as set forth in Articles 1 through 13, inclusive, of Title 1, C.R.S. 31. Ballot Title: For purposes of C.R.S. § 1-11-203.5, the ballot title for the ballot issue contained on Exhibit A attached to this Resolution is hereby determined to be the text of the ballot issue itself set forth on attached Exhibit A. 32. Authority to Effectuate Resolution: The officers, employees and agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution in accordance with Colorado law. PART SIX: MISCELLANEOUS 33. Effective Date-Applicability: Upon approval at the November 2012 General Election, this Proposal shall become effective and in force immediately, subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in this Resolution, and shall remain effective unless otherwise repealed according to Colorado law; provided, however, that the provisions of this Resolution calling the election on the ballot issue set forth on Exhibit A shall take effect immediately upon the passage of this Resolution by the Board. 34. Statutory References: All statutory citations in this Resolution shall be construed to refer to the Colorado Revised Statutes, 2012 referred to above as C.R.S., and as the same may be from time to time amended. 35. Amendments: Unless otherwise required by Colorado law, the provisions of this Resolution may be amended by resolution of the Board, and such amendments need not be submitted to the qualified registered electors of the County for their approval, except that Paragraphs 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28 (however, Paragraph 28 may be partially amended as provided for in said Paragraph 28), above, may not be amended without submission of the appropriate ballot issue or question to the eligible electors of the County and in accordance with Colorado law. 36. Severability: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unenforce-

Section 29-2-108, C.R.S., the County’s increase in its sales and use tax rate does not interfere with or render ineffective or unenforceable the sales and use tax rates imposed by the State of Colorado and by any municipality, multi-jurisdiction entity or agency located within the County. 26. Maintenance of Effort: In addition to the amounts provided to the Sheriff’s Office from this sales and use tax increase, effective January 1, 2013, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the County shall appropriate for the Sheriff’s office not less than the ongoing amounts appropriated for the Sheriff’s office statutorily mandated services in the unrestricted general fund budget as stated in the County’s 2012 Original Adopted Budget, provided that the total unrestricted general fund for the year is not less than the total unrestricted general fund in the County’s 2012 Original Adopted Budget 27. Citizen’s Advisory Committee to Review All Revenue and Expenditures: An advisory committee comprised of citizens appointed by the Board of County Commissioners shall review revenue from this sales and use tax increase and expenditures on an annual basis and make a public report to the Board of County Commissioners during a regular meeting. PART FIVE: ELECTION REQUIREMENTS 28. Submission to Electors: Pursuant to C.R.S § 29-2-104(3), this sales and use tax rate increase Proposal as set forth in this Resolution shall be referred to the eligible electors of El Paso County at the General Election to be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and being referred to herein as the November 2012 General Election. The ballot issue to be submitted to the eligible electors shall be substantially as set forth on attached Exhibit A, which Exhibit A is incorporated by reference into this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.

thereof shall he determined, so far as practicable, in conformity with the provisions of the Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992 as set forth in Articles 1 through 13, inclusive, of Title 1, C.R.S. 31. Ballot Title: For purposes of C.R.S. § 1-11-203.5, the ballot title for the ballot issue contained on Exhibit A attached to this Resolution is hereby determined to be the text of the ballot issue itself set forth on attached Exhibit A. 32. Authority to Effectuate Resolution: The officers, employees and agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution in accordance with Colorado law. PART SIX: MISCELLANEOUS 33. Effective Date-Applicability: Upon approval at the November 2012 General Election, this Proposal shall become effective and in force immediately, subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in this Resolution, and shall remain effective unless otherwise repealed according to Colorado law; provided, however, that the provisions of this Resolution calling the election on the ballot issue set forth on Exhibit A shall take effect immediately upon the passage of this Resolution by the Board. 34. Statutory References: All statutory citations in this Resolution shall be construed to refer to the Colorado Revised Statutes, 2012 referred to above as C.R.S., and as the same may be from time to time amended.

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29. Publication of Resolution: The County Clerk and Recorder is hereby authorized and directed to publish the text of this proposal for sales tax and use tax increase four separate times, a week apart, in the official newspaper of the county and each city and incorporated town within the county. 30. Conduct of Election: The election shall be held, conducted and the results thereof shall he determined, so far as practicable, in conformity with the provisions of the Colorado Uniform Election Code of 1992 as set forth in Articles 1 through 13, inclusive, of Title 1, C.R.S.

this Resolution may be amended by resolution of the Board, and such amendments need not be submitted to the qualified registered electors of the County for their approval, except that Paragraphs 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28 (however, Paragraph 28 may be partially amended as provided for in said Paragraph 28), above, may not be amended without submission of the appropriate ballot issue or question to the eligible electors of the County and in accordance with Colorado law. 36. Severability: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Resolution. It is the intention of the Board that the various parts of this Resolution are severable.

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31. Ballot Title: For purposes of C.R.S. § 1-11-203.5, the ballot title for the ballot issue contained on Exhibit A attached to this Resolution is hereby determined to be the text of the ballot issue itself set forth on attached Exhibit A.

32. Authority to Effectuate Resolution: The officers, employees and agents of the County are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution in accordance with Colorado law.

37. Section Headings: Section headings are for convenience only, and shall not express or imply or have any bearing upon the interpretation of the specific section in question. DONE AND SIGNED this 9th day of October, 2012, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO

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33. Effective Date-Applicability: Upon approval at the November 2012 General Election, this Proposal shall become effective and in force immediately, subject to the terms and conditions as set forth in this Resolution, and shall remain effective unless otherwise repealed according to Colorado law; provided, however, that the provisions of this Resolution calling the election on the ballot issue set forth on Exhibit A shall take effect immediately upon the passage of this Resolution by the Board.

34. Statutory References: All statutory citations in this Resolution shall be construed to refer to the Colorado Revised Statutes, 2012 referred to above as C.R.S., and as the same may be from time to time amended.

By: s/ Wayne W. Williams County Clerk and Recorder By: s/ Amy Lathen Amy Lathen, Chair

EXHIBIT A – BALLOT LANGUAGE

SHALL EL PASO COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED BY APPROXIMATELY $17 MILLION ANNUALLY TO DIRECTLY FUND THE URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF TERRY MAKETA, THE CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL SERVING ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITIES, TOWNS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF EL PASO COUNTY, AS CRITICAL TO PERFORMING HIS STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS TO ALL EL PASO COUNTY RESIDENTS, BY INCREASING THE COUNTY'S SALES AND USE TAX RATE BY TWENTY-THREE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE CENT ($0.0023) PER DOLLAR PURSUANT TO PART 1 OF ARTICLE 2 OF TITLE 29, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES; WHICH NEEDS ARE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN THE AREAS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, WITH ALL REVENUES GENERATED TO BE RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING AND USED FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE:

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35. Amendments: Unless otherwise required by Colorado law, the provisions of this Resolution may be amended by resolution of the Board, and such amendments need not be submitted to the qualified registered electors of the County for their approval, except that Paragraphs 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, and 28 (however, Paragraph 28 may be partially amended as provided for in said Paragraph 28), above, may not be amended without submission of the appropriate ballot issue or question to the eligible electors of the County and in accordance with Colorado law.

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36. Severability: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this Resolution shall be adjudged to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Resolution. It is the intention of the Board that the various parts of this Resolution are severable. 37. Section Headings: Section headings are for convenience only, and shall not express or imply or have any bearing upon the interpretation of the specific section in question. DONE AND SIGNED this 9th day of October, 2012, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: OF EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO By: s/ Wayne W. Williams County Clerk and Recorder By: s/ Amy Lathen Amy Lathen, Chair EXHIBIT A – BALLOT LANGUAGE SHALL EL PASO COUNTY TAXES BE INCREASED BY APPROXIMATELY $17 MILLION ANNUALLY TO DIRECTLY FUND THE URGENT PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF TERRY MAKETA, THE CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL SERVING ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITIES, TOWNS AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF EL PASO COUNTY, AS CRITICAL TO PERFORMING HIS STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS TO ALL EL PASO COUNTY RESIDENTS, BY INCREASING THE COUNTY'S SALES AND USE TAX RATE BY TWENTY-THREE HUNDREDTHS OF ONE CENT ($0.0023) PER DOLLAR PURSUANT TO PART 1 OF ARTICLE 2 OF TITLE 29, COLORADO REVISED STATUTES; WHICH NEEDS ARE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN THE AREAS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, WITH ALL REVENUES GENERATED TO BE RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING AND USED FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE: 1. LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL PATROL DEPUTIES, INVESTIGATORS AND CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF • CONDUCTING FIRE AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

1. LAW ENFORCEMENT NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL PATROL DEPUTIES, INVESTIGATORS AND CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF • CONDUCTING FIRE AND CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS • REPLACING OBSOLETE AND FAILING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT • PURCHASING AMMUNITION, FUEL AND OTHER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

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2. CRIMINAL JUSTICE NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL DETENTION DEPUTIES, CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF AND COURT TRANSPORT PERSONNEL • CONDUCTING CRIMINAL EXTRADITION • REPLACING AGING VIDEO SURVEILLANCE AND VIDEO VISITATION SYSTEMS AT THE COUNTY JAIL • PURCHASING OPERATIONAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES • ADDRESSING ADDITIONAL SECURITY, SAFETY, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AT THE COUNTY JAIL 3. EMERGENCY RESPONSE NEEDS • HIRING, EMPLOYING, TRAINING AND EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING AND OPERATIONS STAFF AND FUNDING EMERGENCY RESPONSES • CONSTRUCTING AN EMERGENCY SERVICES VEHICLE RESPONSE CENTER • PURCHASING A WILDLAND FIRE TRUCK AND ADDITIONAL FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES EQUIPMENT WITH THE SHERIFF REQUIRED TO REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE CITIZENS OF EL PASO COUNTY ALL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RESULTING FROM SUCH TAX INCREASE; AND A CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ALL REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES RESULTING FROM SUCH TAX INCREASE; WITH ALL REVENUES GENERATED AND THE EARNINGS ON SUCH REVENUE TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT EACH YEAR WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE REVENUE AND SPENDING LIMITS OF, AND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE COUNTY'S ABILITY TO COLLECT AND SPEND OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS UNDER, ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION; WITH SUCH SALES AND USE TAX INCREASE BEING COLLECTED, ADMINISTERED AND ENFORCED PURSUANT TO EL PASO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION NO. 12-309; WITH SALES OF GROCERY FOOD ITEMS, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, FUELD FOR RESIDENTIAL UTILITIES AND

such section, paragraph, clause or provision shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, clauses or provisions of this Resolution. It is the intention of the Board that the various parts of this Resolution are severable.

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Legal Notice No.: 932008 First Publication: October 17, 2012 Last Publication: November 7, 2012 Publisher: The Tribune Public Notice NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Palmer Lake Sanitation District for the ensuing yearof 2013; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Palmer Lake Sanitation District where same is open for public inspection; Such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Palmer Lake Sanitation District to be held at 120 Middle Glenway, Palmer Lake, Colorado on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of such Palmer Lake Sanitation District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Palmer Lake Sanitation District Becky Orcutt, District Manager Legal Notice No.: 932016 First Publication: October 31, 2012 Last Publication: October 31, 2012 Publisher: The Tribune Public Notice NOTICE OF FINAL PAYMENT Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or after the 18th day of November, 2012, on a contract dated June 29, 2012 between the Donala Water and Sanitation District (Owner) and Glob-

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Notice is hereby given that final payment will be made on or after the 18th day of November, 2012, on a contract dated June 29, 2012 between the Donala Water and Sanitation District (Owner) and Global Underground Corporation (Contractor) for work completed through October 9, 2012 on the Baptist Road Water Transmission Line - 2012 project.

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All persons, companies or corporations that have furnished labor, materials or other supplies or services used by Contractor under and in connection with said contract and whose claims have not been paid by the Contractor shall file with the Owner a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such a claim on or before the date of final payment stated above. Failure on the part of the claimant to file such settlement will relieve the Owner from any or all liability for such claim.

Owner: /s/ Donala Water and Sanitation District Legal Notice No.: 932017 First Publication: October 31, 2012 Last Publication: November 7, 2012 Publisher: The Tribune Public Notice Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2013.

Copies of the proposed budget have been filed at Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Stations 1 and 3, the Districts website, www.tri-lakesfire.com, and the Districts Business Office, located at 166 Second Street, where the proposed budget is available for public inspection.

The proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the Districts Business Office on November 14, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.

Any interested elector of the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Legal Notice No.: 932018 First Publication: October 31, 2012 Last Publication: October 31, 2012 Publisher: The Tribune

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