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Teller County, Colorado • Volume 52, Issue 27
July 3, 2013
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Drought strengthens rancher By Pat Hill
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Harold Peterson, 86, veteran of three American wars, and his wife Gwenlyn, will celebrate 65 years of marriage July 4th with five generations of the Peterson family. Photo by Pat Hill
Five generations celebrate
Petersons’ 65th By Pat Hill
phill@ourcoloradonews.com At the tender age of 86 Harold Peterson still has a twinkle in his eye and a hankering for a good story. “I tried to get in the Navy when I was 16 but I wasn’t old enough,” he said, as an introduction to his military career. Veteran of WWII, Korean and Vietnam wars, Peterson displays the American flag on his t-shirt, a reflection of pride in America’s military and his role in the U.S. Army as well as the Air Force. Back in those days, the Army wasn’t so particular as the Navy. The memories linger of his service with the Army’s 3rd Infantry in 1944 in Germany. “I stood guard over Axis Sally, the spy,” he said. Axis Sally, aka Mildred Gillars, was hired
by the Third Reich as an American radio announcer to spread propaganda. She was convicted of treason and served a prison term in the United States. Dedicated to serving his country, Peterson left the Army and joined the Air Force in 1948 and served until he retired in 1973. Today, in what he calls his “tinkering” room, Peterson recalls his war days in Korea with a model airplane hung from the ceiling. For Peterson, memories of the third war in his military career, the Vietnam War, are vivid. “We lost two airplanes and their pilots,” he said, referring to a particular wartime mission. However, his daughter, Kathy Dillavou, recalls that her father’s unit received a Presidential citation for its service in Vietnam. Dillavou refers to a scrapbook of photos and news articles that track her father’s
military service. Going back over the years, Gwenlyn and her daughter reveal a side of the couple that veered off the beaten track. “They sold moonshine,” Dillavou said, as her parents smile. Those early days were tough, Dillavou said, as military pay failed to keep up with the needs of a growing family, Karen, Kathy, Kris, Kurt and Kelly. (Kurt died in 1995.) This month is notable for the family, as five generations plan to gather in the Hayden-Divide Park to celebrate the elder Petersons’ 65th wedding anniversary. “There will be about 60 of us, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren,” Dillavou said. Asked for the secret to a marriage that lasts 65 years and counting, Peterson divulges. “It’s always saying `yes, dear.’”
Walking over the brittle field, her shoes sounding the crunch of parched land, Becky Sandefur mourns the loss of the earth’s fertility. “It’s heartbreaking,” she said. For Sandefur, the land bears the story, of heat, drought and fear, although hope is always around the bend. “We go on faith, hoping it’ll rain,” she said. Owner of Becky’s Bovines and Brews in Highland Meadows in southern Teller County, Sandefur runs a dairy business that offers fresh milk and homemade cheese from the 80-acre ranch. For the past several years, the enterprise has been self-sustaining. Until now. With one of two wells going dry, in addition to a dry pond and another gradually evaporating, Sandefur has reduced the herd to five cows and a bull. Nonetheless, she has her fingers crossed that the five will produce calves in January. The well supplies water for the household but the pond nourishes the livestock that includes five horses. “If something happens to the pond, I’m finished,” she said. Keen to voices of the land, Sandefur mourns the loss of what used to be. “There aren’t any frogs here,” she said, standing near the empty pond with dead trees in the bed announcing the effects of the drought. As well, frogs disappear, she said, when the water goes away. With the parched conditions, Sandefur has quit making cheese and providing milk for her customers. “Normally I have 10 cows that give milk,” she said. Talking about the drought, Sandefur switches between fatalism and optimism. “This is the worst I’ve ever seen it,” she said. “But I have to admit, you can see the green tinge out here from the spring rains.” Unlike other seasons of drought, the wind is the enemy. “Look at these dust devils out here,” she said. “And the erosion is phenomenal. We used to have soft dirt in the arena but not anymore; we watch the wind come and take it.” For a short time in those 30 years, Sandefur left the land. “I went to Italy to study to be a chef,” she said, adding that her ancestors are from Chipprano. “That’s how the dairy-ing came about.” Drought continues on Page 4
These trees were once covered with water but the drought has reduced the pond to dirt on the Sandefur Ranch near Florissant. Photo by Pat Hill
Teller fires accidental
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By Pat Hill
phill@ourcoloradonews.com Contrary to rumors flying around Teller County, several fires on rural county land the week of June 17 were not the result of arson. “They were all accidental, reported quickly and put out quickly,” said Sgt. Marc Porcelli. The fires were all in the vicinity of
county roads 1, 12, and 121. One was caused by a generator running, another by a machine moving dirt, rocks and small boulders. “The machine sparked a spark,” he said. The third was started by kids who, frightened by the smoke from a fire pit, attempted to put out the fire but instead re-ignited the blaze with flying embers, Porcelli said.
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phill@ourcoloradonews.com Teller County commissioners postponed a decision to July 8 on a request by Church of the Nazarene to amend the map of the Divide growth region. Ultimately, the church intends to expand Golden Bell Camp and Conference Center on 156 acres purchased in 2003 and chiefly zoned agricultural. The public hearing was the first step in a comprehensive plan to expand the camp to include additional lodging, more soccer fields, trails and
a chapel. As a result, the church has requested a zoning change to Rural Resort to accommodate the expansion. While the crowd was emotional over the issue, commissioners Marc Dettenrieder, Dave Paul and Norm Steen emphasized that they would rule on four criteria: • Consistent with Teller County’s Master Plan • Changed conditions that include economic, population or technological • Effect on natural environment • Community need.
In May, the county’s planning commission recommended approval due to findings that the church has met all the criteria; approval, however, was conditional. If the amendment is approved, the church would have to receive subsequent county approval for every expansion request. After more than 3 hours of input from Doug Pearson, executive director of Golden Bell, and numerous neighbors, the commissioners scheduled an additional public hearing to 7 p.m. July 8 in the Centennial Building in Cripple Creek.
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The annexation issue for Teller County Waste has been tabled for July 18 after Woodland Park City Council members asked a key party involved in the process, to gather more information for evaluation and discussion. Jay Baker, owner of Teller County Waste - which currently performs some operations at the property in question at 1000 and 1050 County Road 231 - told the City Council at its June 6 meeting that his company is seeking the annexation to provide a drop off free recycling location at the
site. The City Council voted on June 6 to proceed with the annexation process on first reading. A standing-room-only crowd traded comments for several hours regarding the proposed annexation. “We’ve asked Mr. Baker to complete a structural road analysis as well as a traffic analysis of the area that will be impacted,” said Sally Riley, Woodland Park Planning Director. Baker’s report is due to the City Council by July 8. The report might only serve to fuel the heated debate. Baker is being sued
by Teller County for infractions related to operating a waste transfer facility without a special use permit. Baker’s company contends that recycled material is not defined as waste, and as such, does not constitute waste transfer. The lawsuit has been progressing in the courts for more than 12 years. “The county claims that the road is not adequate for trash trucks,” Riley said. “I believe that by allowing more time to gather reports is an opportunity to do the right thing.”
No open burning in Teller County Teller County commissioners and Sheriff Mike Ensminger activated a Stage II Fire Ban June 27. The ban prohibits campfires, fires in chimeras, outdoor fireplaces and any other por-
table fireplaces or patio fire pits. However, gas, liquid or propane barbecues, gas stoves or lanterns that are at least 10 feet away from combustible walls or roofs, or other combustible materials are allowed.
As well, the use of chainsaws with approved fire-extinguishing equipment readily available is allowed. For more information, check the county’s website at www.co.teller. co.us.
SO MUCH INSIDE THE COURIER VIEW THIS WEEK Pig Roast. Green Mountain Falls residents gather for annual roast. Page 4
Fourth of July. Columnist Rob Carrigan talks about Independence Day in Colorado. Page 6
Remembrance. Woodland Park artist designed a bench for the late Nick Naples. Page 8
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Human remains identified as Dylan Redwine By Special to the Tribune La Plata County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) June 27 stating that items sent to them for tests had been identified as human remains and that they were identified as Dylan Redwine, according to police reports. The family has been notified. A variety of items including bones were collected during a 5-day search of Middle Mountain Road, according to the La Plata County Sheriff’s Office. Middle Mountain is located north and within sight of Vallecito Lake. The searched area ranges in alltitude from 8,000 feet to 11,000 feet, and consists of deep canyons and Redwine dense forest. About 45 personnel from law enforcement and search and rescue deployed and worked over 1,600 man hours during the 5-day search which concluded Wednesday afternoon. Groups taking part included: La Plata County Sheriff’s Office; Durango Police Department; Bayfield Marshal’s Office; Dept of Homeland Security; U.S.Forest Service; La Plata Search & Rescue; La Plata Mounted Patrol; AZSTAR K-9 teams (Arizona); members of the Southwest Drug Task Force; Necro Search; Upper Pine Fire Protection District; Durango Fire and Rescue Tactical Team; anthropologists and archaeologists from Fort Lewis College; FBI.
Search teams negotiated steep drainages with extensive ground cover as they looked for clues. Sectors were treated as possible crime scenes. At times the searchers were almost shoulder to shoulder as they moved up and down the difficult terrain. The searches began last Saturday and ended Wednesday afternoon. The searches were not based on any recent tips nor new information, according to the Sheriff’s release. They were part of a series of follow-up searches conducted in the Vallecito area since snows melted this Spring, according to autorities. Dylan Redwine arrived at Durango-La Plata County airport on November 18th and was picked up by his father, Mark Redwine for a court ordered Thanksgiving holiday visit, according to previous reports. Elaine Redwine, Dylan’s mother reported him missing to La Plata County Sheriff’s Office the following day. Anyone with information related to Dylan Redwine’s disappearance are asked to contact La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Investigators Dan Patterson (970-382-7015) or Tom Cowing (970-382-7045). There is a local tip line (970-382-7511) where tips can be left on an answering machine that is regularly checked by Investigators. Persons can call the local Crime Stoppers at 970-247-1112. Persons can also call the hotline for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE LOST (1-800-843-5678).
The Woodland Music Series features a free concert with the 101st Army Dixieland Band at 6 p.m. July 6 on the green at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Courtesy photo
Music Series presents free concert Special to the Courier The Woodland Music Series presents a free concert by the 101st Army Dixieland Band at 6 p.m. July 6 on the green at the Ute Pass Cultural Center.
The band offers outstanding renditions of America’s original musical form as well as stirring military selections, all performed with a rowd-pleasing showmanship delighting young and old alike.
Activities scheduled at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument National parks have been called, “America’s Best Idea.” What better place to spend the Fourth of July than at a national park area? Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is Colorado Springs’ closest National Park Service unit. Here is a list of activities occurring at the park on Thursday, July 4, 2013: • 30 minute interpretive talks in the park’s outdoor amphitheater at 9:00 AM,
10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM • Ranger guided walk on the 1 mile, Ponderosa Loop trail at 11:00AM • Ranger guided walk on the ½ Ponderosa Loop Trail at 12:30 PM • Learn about fossil excavation at the demonstration excavation site from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon
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GMF folks gather for roast Special to the Courier
Green Mountain Falls’ residents enjoyed a day in the sun June 20 in the yard at the town’s maintenance yard. An annual event, Rob McArthur’s pig roast welcomes guests from El Paso and Teller counties. This year, McArthur, the town’s public works director, served up 352 meals. Photos by Pat Hill
The Green Mountain Falls Public Works Pig Roast is an annual invitational free event for those who assist in the operation of the department. That includes local vendors, dealers, professionals, suppliers, service providers, police, firefighters, volunteers and other area government agencies who work with us year after year to assist us in providing additional revenue, services, and asset value within the department. Since we do not charge admission, it is not open to the public because that would be too many people to feed. The 225-pound pigs are roasted in a homemade smoker roughly the size of a pickup truck. Not unlike the smoker, Jill’s chili and the Eight-Ball beans are also homemade. A small group of volunteers help to prepare and serve the feeding. The event is primarily paid for through tips and
Rob McArthur, right, public works director in Green Mountain Falls, threw his annual Pig Roast for people from far and wide June20. This year, McArthur served up 352 meals of roasted pig, baked beans, green chili and cake. Helping serve is Kody Holton, summer employee in the public works department.
metal-recycling efforts by DPW. It is a great way for us to say thanks, and the benefits of the camaraderie and networking are immeasurable. We usually average
roughly 350 attendees, as we did this year - our 8th event. There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer.
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In 1988, she married Teller County Sgt. Roger Sandefur and became a self-described stay-at-home mom while working the ranch chiefly by herself. “For the dairy, things were awesome until about 2008,” she said. “But now the price of feed is so high; it probably cost me a lot more to produce that gallon of milk than to go to the grocery store.” While she still makes her wine, dandelion and Chianti, stomping the California grapes herself, Sandefur cleans the fermenting equipment at the car wash in Divide. A native of Detroit, Sandefur is tough in ways that reflect the Western sense of
The pond on the Sandefur Ranch is gradually evaporating. In the past, the pond water was enough to keep the ranch going but, with the ongoing drought, Becky Sandefur has reduced her herd to six cows and a bull. Photo by Pat Hill independence and a deep love of family, her husband and their adult children, Joe and Carlotta. “I have to provide for the family first,” she said. Yet, to date, she has no intention of quitting. “You know, things could turn around,” she said.
On the other hand, Sandefur admits that this drought is different, due to the increase in the winds as well as the Arctic fronts that bring no moisture. “We’re seeing the end of an era; I don’t know if it’s going to come back or not,” she said.
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Fossil Beds offers petroglyph making, flora of the Rockies, bugs of Florissant Seminars at Monument July 9, 11-12, and 13 Special to the Courier Florissant Fossil Beds will offer the following special programs in upcoming weeks: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Personal Pictograph
Ever wonder what prehistoric people meant when creating petroglyphs and pictographs? Connect with those ancient artists by creating your own symbols-based autograph. Join instructor Toni Ratzlaff for an archaeology and art seminar and design your own petroglyphs. Thursday and Friday July 11 – 12, Ecosystems and Flora of the Central Rockies Join instructor Doug Coleman for a
very concentrated class representing an overview of trees, shrubs, wildflowers and grasses of the Central Rockies region. Participants will be amazed at the beauty, diversity and cultural uses of native grasses and how simple identification is with the proper tools. Saturday, July 13, Florissant Bugs: Past Mysteries and Present Challenges The Florissant Valley is world-renowned for the extraordinary fossils of insects, spi-
ders, and related arthropods that continue to be found there. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument also protects a diversity of living species today. Participants in this class will view actual fossils under the microscope and take to the field to find their present day counterparts. Why do some of the fossils represent insects found today only in Africa? This and other mysteries will be solved in the class.
RECREATION REPORT WOODLAND PARK Parks & Recreation offers the following programs and sports. Sign up at least a week prior to session starting. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of participants. Call 719-687-5225, stop by our office at 204 W. South Ave or visit www.city-woodlandpark.org. JULY 12 WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY. This seminar will include a combination of interactive discussion of techniques, equipment demonstrations, and viewing and critique of projected digital photos. Topics covered include specialized equipment used for wildlife photography, quality of light, compositional tips, and approaching wildlife without disturbing them. Other topics will include the best times and places to photograph wildlife in Colorado, and classic wildlife hotspots elsewhere. Seminar notes on CD will be provided. This seminar is oriented toward both beginner and advanced photographers. Presented by our wildlife expert and associate instructor Adam Lechnir. This class will be from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Cost is $50 per person. YOUTH SOCCER league: kindergarten. Our youth sports leagues strive to provide a healthy environment in which young people can learn about sports, develop skills, coordination and teamwork, and most importantly, have fun. Attendance at practices and games is important, this is a team sport and your teammates depend on you. Format of divisions may change depending on registrations. Register by grade in the fall 2013. Players receive a T-shirt, socks and participation award. Required equipment: shin guards. Registration deadline: July 12; season runs from Aug. 24 to Oct. 12. Cost is $43 per child with a $4 discount for additional family members. YOUTH SOCCER league: 1-6 grade. Our youth sports leagues strive to provide a healthy environment in which young people can learn about sports, develop skills, coordination and teamwork, and most importantly, have fun. Attendance at practices and games is important, this is a team sport and your teammates depend on you. Format of divisions may change depending on registrations. Register by grade in the fall 2013. Players receive a T-shirt, socks and participation award. Required equipment: shin guards. Skills assessments: Thursday,
July 25. Divisions: Grades 1-2 play 4v4; grades 3-4 play 6v6; grades 5-6 play 8v8. Registration deadline is Friday, July 12. Season runs from Aug. 17 to Oct. 26. Cost is $45 per child with a $4 discount for additional family members.
YOUTH SOCCER: 7-12 grade. Each team will have 8 practices and play 8 games, plus will have four training sessions and three game observations per team with professional coaches from Rocky Mountain Soccer Camps. The topics for these sessions will be based on input from the Parks and Recreation team coaches, the needs of the players, and actual game observations. Players will receive individual soccer skill development and instruction in team tactical concepts. For information, visit wpparksandrecreation.org. Attendance at practices and games is very important, this is a team sport and your teammates depend on you. Format of divisions may change depending on registrations. Players receive a T-shirt, socks, participation award. Required equipment: shin guards. Skills assessments: Thursday, July 25. Divisions: D, grades 7-8, 11v11; and E, grades 9-12, 11v11. Registration deadline: Friday, July 12; season runs from Aug. 17 to Oct. 26. Registration fee: $88 per child with a $4 discount for additional family members. JULY 13, AUG. 10, SEPT. 21 GARDEN CLUB. Join the “Gardeners with Altitude” garden
club, part of the largest gardening organization in the world. Learn about different aspects of gardening participate in tours of green houses and gardens and be part of a civic project to enhance our community. This club is lead by Trudie Layton and is on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Class is held once a month; June 15, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 21. Cost is $20.
JULY 15-19 BRITISH SOCCER camp. Challenger has developed a unique camp program that offers players a much broader soccer skills experience. Camp coaches are selected and trained in the UK. They are professional, outgoing, have a cool “British” accent and a genuine interest in helping each participant develop their skills and provide them with a very memorable and positive experience. Boys and girls ages 3-16 years old. Register online at www.challengersports.com. Camp dates: July 15-19.
JULY 19 BUSINESS OF photography. Have you ever wanted to sell your pictures? This seminar is all about how to start selling your photos. Topics covered include where to sell you’re your photos, how to build a portfolio, image editing, basic business practices, useful marketing techniques and “how to tell the story” for your clients. We will also cover useful equipment, lighting, travel tips, photography in the field, printing and storage of digital photos. Seminar notes on CD will be provided. This seminar is oriented towards advanced photographers. Presented by professional photographer Kenneth Wyatt. This class will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 19 in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Cost is $90 per person. JULY 23, 27, 30; AUG. 3, 6, 10 START SMART soccer. This program is for young children between the ages of 3-5. The Start Smart Development Program is a proven instructional program that prepares young children for the world of organized sports without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt. Parents work together with their children in a supportive environment to learn all of the basic skills. Benefits include building confidence and self-esteem, fun and positive experience, prepares for future sports, quality time together for parent and child, helps parents learn how to support and teach their child. Classes are from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, July 23, 27, 30, Aug. 3, 6, 10. To receive the kit for this program in time, register by Monday, July 1. Cost is $54 per child; includes $36 kit. JULY 27, AUG. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 FAMILY DOG training. Led by Alice Roszczewski, family dog training is from 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, July 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, at the CSCS-WP branch gym. Learn commands such as loose leash walking, focus, wait, come stay, sit, down, leave it and more. Cost $150 per session (6 classes).
ONGOING LEAN TO swim. Connie Knowles leads American Red Cross swimming lessons for ages 6 months to 18 years. Classes are Mondays starting April 1. Guppies (3-5 yrs): 4:30-5 p.m.; Level 1-2: 5-5:30 p.m.; Level 3: 5:30-6 p.m. and Level 4/5/6: 6-6:30
p.m. at Golden Bell Camp in Divide. Call to be placed on an interest list for Parent and Tot class (6 months-2 yrs). Cost is $40 for first child and additional family member is discounted to $36 per session. Call or visit our website for level descriptions.
BODY SCULPT. Jane Enger leads the body sculpt class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. All fitness levels welcome. Cost is $60 per session, $8 for drop-in, or a fitness punch card. NAMASTE YOGA. Jody Ajimura-Kessler leads namaste yoga from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Parks & Recreation Classroom. Cost is $21 per session (3 classes) or $9 for drop-in, or fitness punch card. YOGA FOR stress relief. Nancy Stannard leads yoga for stress relief from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Cost is $28 per session (4 classes), $9 for drop-in, or fitness punch card. LUNCH-TIME ZUMBA. Alison Grimm leads lunch-time Zumba class from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Cost is $8 drop in, or fitness punch card. ZUMBA. SHARRON Johnson leads Zumba class from 5:306:30 p.m. Mondays. This class is at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in the main room, 210 E. Midland Ave. Cost is $8 per class, or fitness punch card. ZUMBA GOLD. Zumba Gold is specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms of the original Zumba program and bring them to older or less active adults. Sharron Johnson leads Zumba Gold Fitness from 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays. Next session starts April 2. This class is held at the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Cost is $8 per class, or fitness punch card. TAE KWON do, kids and adults. Leeann Loss leads tae kwon do classes for ages 5 years and older on Tuesdays and Thursday in the Parks and Recreation Classroom. Times are 4:15-5 p.m. for Little Lions (5-6 yrs); 5-6 p.m. for intermediate; 6-7 p.m. for beginners; and 7-8 p.m. for adults. Cost is $70 per session and $40 for additional family members per session. A uniform fee of $30 is paid to the instructor.
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TELLER COUNTY’S Democrats In 2013, Teller County’s Democratic Party is hosting education programs and community activities. Members and interested citizens are invited to participate. For more information about the TellerDems’ 2013 schedule, contact Ellen Haase, 719-687.1813. TELLER COUNTY Republicans meets at 7 p.m. the second
Tuesday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Center in Divide next to the Conoco. Come and help set the course for conservative thinking and direction in Teller County, Colorado, and the nation. Additional information at http://www.tellergop.org.
TRANSPORTATION’S LOCAL Coordinating Council of Teller County meets at 9 a.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Aspen Mine Center in Cripple Creek. This meeting is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
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KARDS NETWORKING Group meets from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. Help build your business by building community. Accepting new members. Call Kim Francis at 719-232-0142 for information.
APPLY SPIRITUAL laws as taught by the Ascended Masters for the achievement of personal and global freedom, love, peace and abundance. Free study group meets every Saturday in Woodland Park. For information, contact Barbara Royal at 719-687-6823 or Angels911@peakinter.net. DIVIDE CHAMBER of Commerce. Contact president Lisa Lee at 719-686-7587 for meeting dates and times. COMPUTER CLASSES. The Woodland Park Public Li-
TELLER BUSINESS Builders meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at the Hungry Bear, 111 E. Midland Ave., in Woodland Park. The group helps local businesses through cooperative marketing, professional education and trusted relationships. Call Gail Wingerd at 719-686-1076 or send e-mail to gail@woodlandpark-
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THE TELLER Networking Team meet from 7:45-8:45 a.m. Thursdays at Denny’s Restaurant in Woodland Park. TNT is a local businesses owners networking group working to pass leads and help each others’ businesses grow. Join us to learn more or call Vickie at 719-748-1274. RECREATION EXERCISE CLASSES offered for free through Community Partnership Family Resource Center’s Healthy Living Programs. Locations of classes are throughout Teller County. Visit www. cpteller.org under “Get Healthy Challenge” or email Kathy at Kathy@cpteller.org for more information. Clubs continues on Page 7
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Something unique about a Colorado Independence Day
I know the rest of the country is entitled to celebrate Independence Day but there seems to be something uniquely tied to Colorado and Fourth of July. Maybe it is just fond recollections from July Fourths of the past, in places like Telluride, and Monument, and Dolores, and up in Teller County. Legendary celebrations have been held here in Colorado and after all, we are the Centennial State. Congress had approved Colorado admission to statehood in March of 1875 and laid out provisions and conditions of statehood, but it wasn’t until August 1, 1876, when President Ulysses Grant ratified admission.
Three photographers photograph the Palmer Lake resort on Independence Day. Two men and a boy stand behind them and watch, water squirts out of the lake fountain and Denver & Rio Grande passenger parks at the depot water tank. Communities all over the state had already begun celebrating, and really, have never slowed down. In Denver in 1890, in celebration of the Fourth and the completion of the Capitol building, reportedly five miles of tables were set up for the barbecue attended by
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Man on tight wire walking between commercial buildings in tights, and with a balance pole. Photos by Western History and Genealogy Dept. over 60,000. “There were no greedy gluttonous displays, but every man, woman, and child clamored for food until they had their fill. Just think of it! Three hundred and fifty sheep, 75 calves, 237 fat steers, 13,000 loaves of bread, 3,000 pounds of cheese, 10 barrels of pickles, not to mention a 1,000
gallons of lemonade,” itemized the Rocky Mountain News at the time. “The run on the beer saloons was unprecedented.” For Colorado, this summer has been particularly rough. If nothing else, the Fourth gives us an opportunity to celebrate Independence in the purest sense.
Researchers now analyzing breathprints There may be more to your breath than the revelation that last night’s dinner was heavily laced with garlic. Swiss researchers at ETH Zurich and at the University Hospital Zurich are developing a method to analyze human “breathprints.” The medical profession has for years gathered volumes of valuable health data by studying our bodily fluids. Doctors routinely analyze blood and urine samples for hints of infections, diseases processes, medication levels and organ failure for the purpose of designing treatment plans. The ETH researchers have found that the exhaled human breath contains a characteristic molecular “fingerprint” that may one day also be used to diagnose diseases based on the chemical analysis of a patient’s exhaled breath. The scientists developed an instrumentbased device that draws its principle from Chinese medicine, whose practitioners have for centuries used the smell of exhaled breath to draw conclusions regarding a patient’s state of health.
A commercial mass spectrometer, an instrument which can measure the masses and relative concentrations of atoms and molecules, was modified by adding a breath sampling inlet line that delivers exhaled breath from a mouth piece directly into the instrument. The device was able to identify roughly one hundred compounds in the breath of the research subjects. Eleven members of the ETH staff volunteered to take part in the study. Breath samples were taken four times a day for nine days. The participants could not eat or
drink 30 minutes prior to the test and they cleaned their teeth to eliminate any interfering external factors before breathing into the cumbersome large mass spectrometer. The device will need to be miniaturized to be of practical use in the future. The team found that, although there were some metabolites that were constant among all the volunteers, there were variations among specific compounds that were unique to each individual. For example, acetone, a reflection of sugar levels in the bloodstream, was present in two of the volunteers and a peak was spotted in one metabolite that identified that the subject was on epilepsy medication. The study is not without its problems. It only lasted nine days and the subjects were instructed to keep their diets constant, a hard thing to do in the real world. Also, there were no smokers in the study, which could alter results and there were a lot of compounds that the researchers could not identify.
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The initial finding, however, is encouraging. Once a person’s general breathprint was established, the test could provide an instant non-invasive method of ascertaining if there was a problem with one’s health providing direction on what additional tests doctors should run so patients aren’t put through needless tests or exploratory procedures. Additional research is coming in from Israel’s Institute of Technology showing that gas chromatography and mass spectrometry accurately detected stomach cancer from breath samples 90 percent of the time. It could even tell whether the cancer was early or late stage with the same success rate. Stay tuned to the ever changing world of allopathic medicine. Cord Prettyman is a certified Master Personal Trainer and the owner of Absolute Workout Fitness and Post-Re-hab Studio in Woodland Park. He can be reached at 687-7437 or by email at cordprettyman@ msn.com.
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Woodland Park has taught me strength There is bound to be a handful of articles this time of year that begin with the words, “As another school year comes to a close...” It is true – yet another school year is coming to a close, but for me, this year is different. This year is special in more ways than one. My class – students with whom I have spent the majority of my school career – will be walking the graduation stage, receiving our diplomas, and moving on to the next chapter in our individual lives. Our paths, whether we want them to or not, will begin to lead away from where they began, onto the rest of our journeys. As a class, we have mourned, endured, laughed, and experienced both success and failure on platforms from athletics to academics and beyond.As a school district, we have gone through more in the last four years than most school districts would care to go through in their entire history.
As I look back on my years as a student in the Woodland Park School District, I can confidently say that I am not only proud of our schools, but also proud of our entire community. I count myself blessed to have been a part of a nurturing, supportive and cohesive community for 14 years of my life. I find that the more I reminisce, the more I realize that Woodland Park has made my life special. Our community has offered
me more than I will ever be able to repay for as long as I have lived here, and it is truly a unique place to live. I cannot begin to count the memories that simply would not be possible living any place else. Woodland Park has taught me important lessons and provided me with lasting relationships. Though I will move on to college at CUBoulder next fall, it is still difficult for me to truly wrap my head around living anywhere besides our beautiful mountain town. There just are not many towns where one can drive down Main Street – or in our case, Highway 24 – and witness a sight as majestic as a snowcapped Pikes Peak, absorbing sunlight and reflecting it onto our town. Woodland Park is home to some of the best parks that our state has to offer, and a Parks and Recreation Department that fosters young competitors into athletes that move through high school athletics and activities. Woodland Park produces college ath-
letes, film producers, businessmen and women, doctors, and a multitude of other types of people that experience all walks of life. What is the most special about each of these paths is where they begin – a small mountain town called Woodland Park, known as the City Above the Clouds. Woodland Park has made me who I am today because of all that it has to offer. The small town atmosphere is not for everyone,but through living in a small town,I have learned the value of close relationships and the strength of a community that has experienced hardships as well as fantastic victories. Woodland Park has taught me strength and granted me the experiences that I am entirely positive will be invaluable to me as I move towards the rest of my life. I will never forget or take for granted where my path began, because without this place, my path may not exist at all.
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Department. Call Meridel Gatterman, 719-689-5861.
EvEry Thursday all year the Florissant Grange Hall (The
Tai Chi is offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Senior Center. Call Rip Blaisdel, 719-686-1408.
Old School House) is open from 6-9 pm for the Jammers Music and Pot Luck. This is a happening place to be on Thursday evenings. Sometimes we have more musicians than people and sometimes we have more people than the hall can hold, but no matter what, we have fun and great music and fabulous food. All musicians are welcome to join in the jam session and if you are not a musician, come for the social evening out. Call 719-748-0358.
GET in shape with a parks and recreation fitness membership.
The center offers Paramount and Nautilus equipment and free weights. Schedule a personalized fitness orientation and have an individual workout program designed for your fitness needs. Individuals ages 16 and older are welcome to become fitness members. Minors require signed parental permission. Corporate memberships are available. Call 719-689-3514.
FronT ranGE Fencing Club. Learn to fence class for children
and adults. Meets at Discovery Canyon Campus. Visit http:// frontrangefencing.tripod.com/ Advanced competitive lessons available too.
hEalThiEr livinG Colorado, Chronic Disease Self-Manage-
ment Classes Are you tired of being sick and tired? Teller County Public Health and Community Partnership Family Resource Center offer six-week classes to help you with the challenges of living with an ongoing health condition. Participants learn skills to cope with fatigue, frustration, pain and stress of chronic disease, as well as effective action plans and problem solving. Call Teller County Public Health at 719-687-6416 or visit www. cpteller.org or www.tellercountypublichealth.org for information and a list of classes in your neighborhood. Suggested donation: $35.
KaraTE Plus meets at 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Woodland Park Community Church and at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Lake George Bible Church. The class includes Japanese karate and jujitsu, Okinawan weapons, padded sparring and Judo throws. Self-defense is also taught. The program is Bible-based. Black belt instruction. KP has been in the Ute Pass area for more than 16 years. Low rates. Ages 5 through adult. Two free lessons. For more information call Ken at 719-687-1436. KP is nonprofit and non-denominational. ThE laKE George Gem and Mineral Club Youth Program for Earth Science Education, Peblepups, meets from 6-6:45 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Lake George Community Center on Hwy 24 on the east side of Lake George. The program is free to students age 8-18. Each session discusses a separate aspect of Earth science or mineral collecting. Warm weather will allow field trips on weekends. Further information from Steve Veatch 719-748-5010 or John Rakowski 719-748-3861 or at LGGMClub.org. ThE laKE George Gem and Mineral Club meets the second
Saturday of every month at the Community Center, Lake George. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. until May, when it changes to 9 a.m. to accommodate a field trip in conjunction with the regular meeting. There is always a program or field trip.
lEarn GuiTar from a guitar player, singer and entertainer, Cari Dell. Call 719-748-0358. ThE MounTain Top Cycling club holds monthly meetings for
bicyclist of all types and skill levels. The club meets at different locations on the first Tuesday of the month. Membership fee is $25 for individual and $40 for family. We have guest speakers, presentations and door prizes. The meeting is from 7-8 p.m. Social time at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.mountaintopcyclingclub. com or write us Mountain Top Cycling Club P.O.Box 843 Woodland Park CO 80866. For more information, call Debbie at 719-687-2489.
Tai Chi is offered for free at 9 a.m. Mondays at the Florissant Public Library. Call Pam Powers, 719-748-3378 or Judy Ross, 719-686-9122. Tai Chi is offered every Wednesday at Florissant/Four Mile Fire
Tai Chi is offered from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs resource room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122.
aMEriCan lEGion Post 1980 Woodland Park meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Grange Hall on Hwy 67, about three miles north of the US-24/Hwy-67 junction in Woodland Park. Visit http://post1980.org. aMEriCan lEGion Post 171 meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Building, 400 East Carr Ave. in Cripple Creek.
Tai Chi is offered from 9-10 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park
arT rECEPTion Today is planned for the second Friday of the month and will feature a different artist at Park State Bank in Woodland Park.
Tai Chi, Sun Style 73 Forms, is offered from 10-11 a.m. Fridays at the Woodland Park Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Cheryl Koc, 719-687-2633.
bill harPEr, as seen on the Grand Ole Opry, performs 4-7 p.m. every Saturday at Oney’s Restaurant in Florissant. Enjoy old country classic music in a family friendly atmosphere.
Library, in the downstairs community room. Call Penny Brandt, 719-687-1848 or Judy Ross at 719-686-9122.
ThE TEllEr County 4-H Shooting Sports Club meets the first Sunday of each month at the Pikes Peak Community Club (PPCC) in Divide at 4 p.m. 4-H projects/disciplines covered by the club: .22 and Air Rifle, Archery, Shotgun, and Air Pistol. For more information about the club meetings or project/discipline practices, please call 719-235-7473. Thursday niGhT Beginners Book Study meets from 7-8 p.m. Thursdays at Woodland Park Community Church. Email gclark25@live.com for information.
ThE booK Club at Woodland Park Public Library meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month in the quiet reading room at the Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-687-9281, ext. 103. Colorado MounTEd Rangers Troop “B” is looking for civic minded people who wish to volunteer and contribute to their
community. We primarily serve Teller and Park counties, and assist other troops throughout the state. Troop B meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Highland Bible Church, 800 Research Drive, Woodland Park. We are an all-volunteer organization that is recognized as an auxiliary law enforcement agency by the state of Colorado. We assist law enforcement agencies, forest service, and search and rescue organizations. Experience is not necessary, just a willingness to contribute to your community. To volunteer, or for more information, contact us through www.coloradoranger.org.
Colorado MounTEd Rangers Troop “I” is looking for responsible and dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference serving their community. You are invited to our monthly meeting the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Pikes Peak National Bank, in the upstairs conference room, 2401 W. Colorado Ave, on the corner of Colorado Ave and 24th Street. Free parking is available for the meeting in the bank employee parking lot on the south side of the bank’s drive-up facility. Visit http://itroop.coloradoranger.org or e-mail Info@ coloradoranger.org.
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ThE uTE Pass Historical Society offers free tours (donations gratefully accepted) of History Park every second Saturday of the month from June through September. History Park is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come tour our old buildings, and learn some of the history of Ute Pass. We also offer a walking tour of Woodland Park which meets at the Museum Center at 10:30. The Museum Center at History Park is located at 231 E. Henrietta Avenue in Woodland Park, next to the library. For information, contact UPHS at 719-686-7512 or check out our website: www.utepasshistoricalsociety.org. Also, like us on Facebook. uTE Pass Historical Society Gift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays in the Museum Center building at History Park, 231 E. Henrietta, next to the Woodland Park Library. Call 719-686-7512 for information or to schedule a group tour. WalKinG Tours. The Cripple Creek District Museum offers free walking tours at 2 p.m. each Sunday. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. Meet in front of the Colorado Trading & Transfer Company building at the museum, 500 E. Bennett Ave., for an extensive look at the history of downtown Cripple Creek. No reservations are required. Comfortable shoes, bottled water and jackets are advised. Tours may be postponed or canceled due to inclement weather. Call 719-689-2634, visit www. cripple-creek.org or email CCDMuseum@aol.com. Woodland ParK Saddle Club, providing community camaraderie among humans and horses since 1947, sponsors gymkhanas, jackpots, dances, barbecues, parades, trail rides and more. Join us. For information, contact info@wpsaddleclub. com. Visit www.wpsaddleclub.com. yoGa ClassEs are offered at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a senior class offered at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, at the Florissant Grange No. 420 (the old schoolhouse), 2009 County Road 31. Call Debbie at 719-748-3678 for information. yoGa ClassEs are offered in Woodland Park. All levels are welcome. Contact Michelle Truscelli at 719-505-5011 or check out www.shakti3yoga.com for information. XinGyi is offered from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Woodland Park Recreation Center. Must be 18 or older. Contact Jeff at 816260-8595 for information. soCial a CoursE in Miracles classes meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Woodland Park. Call 719-286-8421 or e-mail lynnzina@aol.com for information. abovE ThE Clouds Cruisers meet the first Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at 1120 West Bowman Ave., Woodland Park. For information contact Marsh at 719-687-1058.
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Woodland Park artist Lois Sprague has designed and painted this bench, which is a memorial to the late Nick Naples, one of three Boy Scouts who died in a car accident June 30 2012. The bench will be placed in Memorial Park in Woodland Park. The bench was dedicated by the city of Woodland Park in a quiet ceremony June 30. Courtesy photo
Nick Naples
memorialized in artistry By Pat Hill
phill@ourcoloradonews.com In a community shocked and saddened by the death of three Boy Scouts and their leader in a car crash last year, an artistic bench in Memorial Park highlights the life and times of one of them, Nick Naples. “This is a special project,” said the artist Lois Sprague. Sprague, a nationally-recognized artist who lives in Teller County, was asked to memorialize Naples in bench artistry.
Working from photographs and stories, Sprague has created a pictorial account of a teenager who seized life with youthful zest. “He did so many things,” Sprague said. “I wanted to make sure that every badge he earned in Scouting was on that sash.” Sprague relied on Naple’s mother, Laurie, to capture the boy’s personality. “I wanted to know his character, his strengths. I think that really came through with all the things Laurie gave me,” Sprague said.
Nick’s mother is pleased. “When you look at the bench, Lois really captured Nick. I don’t think Lois realizes how supportive this bench is going to be for us as family and for all other families that have lost children,” Naples said. “We’re the walking wounded who will never recover; we go on but when you see something like this bench, I think it will help Nick’s friends.” Naples praises the city of Woodland Park for its support of the project and the dedication in the park one year to the day
of the accident June 30 in Wyoming. “Our city manager, David Buttery, and I have indicated to the families of the boys since day one that we are here for them, that they are in our hearts and that we would assist them in any way we could with memorials to help us all remember these fine young men,” said Woodland Park Mayor Dave Turley. “Memorial Park is a special place with several memorials to those who have left us too soon. The bench in memory of Nick Naples helps us remember one of our finest young men.”
‘Memorial Park is a special place with several memorials to those who have left us too soon. The bench in memorial of Nick Naples helps us remember one of our finest young men.’ Dave Turley, Woodland Park mayor
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Student snags publishing nod By Pat Hill
phill@ourcoloradonews.com Madelyn Sneckner, 17, of Woodland Park has just completed her first book, “Emerald,” the story of Cossette, 18, who was raised on a pirate ship. A fantasy novel set in 1752, the story has the heroine disguising herself as a princess in order to steal the most valuable emerald in the world. “The story has everything from romance to murder,” Sneckner said. While the novel has been accepted by Austin Brothers Publishing Co. in Dallas, Texas, Sneckner is obligated to put up $2,500 to cover printing costs and marketing. Once published, however, Austin Brothers will release the book for sale through Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. “I have to pay for getting the book noticed in other stores,” she said. To fund the publishing requirements, Sneckner has started a fundraising website through kickstarter.com\Emerald. “I’ve set it up so you can read the first three chapters and can choose to sponsor the book,” she said A novel for young adults, “Emerald,” is written in an old-English style. Admittedly, being a published author is “dream come true,” but Sneckner has her sights on being a studio art teacher. Sneckner is a soon-to-be senior at the Thomas MacLaren Charter School in Colorado Springs. She is the daughter of Rick and Kathryn Sneckner of Woodland Park.
Madelyn Sneckner, 17, of Woodland Park, is soon to be a published author. Sneckner’s first novel, “Emerald,” has been accepted by Austin Brothers Publishing Co. Photo by Pat Hill
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Pike Hotshots Always on the Move Group of 20 Monumentbased firefighters called into action to handle the nation’s worst wild fires By Danny Summers MONUMENT - The life of a hotshot firefighter is demanding, rigorous and draining. It requires high physical fitness standards and ability to undertake difficult, dangerous and stressful assignments. On June 25, the 20 member Pike Hotshots - based on Monument - returned home from fighting the West Fork Complex Fire. A few days later, after some much needed rest and relaxation, the Hotshots were ready to be called upon again. “They go out for 14 days and then come home for two,” said Linda Hecker, public information officer for the United States Forest Service Rocky Mountain Regional Office. “They have
the most experience and the highest qualifications. They are the equivalent of the marines.” The West Fork Fire, a complex of four separate fires, is the largest fire in known history - in that part of Colorado. As of June 27, more than 80,000 acres had been burned. The Hayman Fire of 2002 remains the biggest in Colorado history after it burned around 138,000 acres and forced the evacuation of thousands. Much like the recent Black Forest Fire and Waldo Canyon Fire of 2012, the West Fork Fire’s behavior has been extreme for several reasons; namely the extreme heat and the high winds, as well as the dry, dead Spruce forest it is burning through. “This has been a very active fire season compared to some other years,” Hecker said. “On (June 25) alone we had 12 new starts in the state. The Hotshots are the guys who get in the teeth of the fire. They get grimy and drenched in sweat hacking out a fire line in the blackened smoke-filled
middle of nowhere. They are part of America’s first line of defense in what is a difficult wildfire season. Before it’s over sometime in the fall, nearly 100 Hotshot crews will have logged thousands of miles across the West. Each firefighter will rack up more than 1,000 hours of overtime pay. The Pike Hotshots usually stick around the Rocky Mountain region, which includes Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas. There are five wild land Hotshot crews in Colorado. They hope their most severe injuries will be only scrapes and bruises. So far, no member of the Pike Hotshots has been seriously injured this fire season. “They’ll be helped out by the monsoons, which usually start to hit the second week of July,” Hecker said. The Pike Interagency Hotshot Crew began in 1962 as the Roosevelt InterRegional Fire Suppression Crew (IR Crew).
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experience bicycle Ride a Real success The second annual event drew 127 riders from around the nation By Danny Summers WOODLAND PARK - Not only was the second installment of the Mountain Top Cycling Club Experience Ride a success, it exceeded the expectations of event director Deb Maresca. “We were trying for triple digits (among riders) and we ended up with 127 participants,” Maresca said. “We had only 40 our first year, so I would say this was a success. Next year we anticipate 300 riders.” The event took place June 22 and involved three rides: short: 19 miles; intermediate: 75 miles, and the Century Route: 106 miles. Riders traveled as far as Cripple Creek, Victor, Goldfield and Guffey. “We have low registration fees to I think that helped us out,” Maresca said. “It was just $30 in January. It went up $10 a month. It was $80 if you waited until June. “That’s still the cheapest century ride you’ll find in the state of Colorado. The ride started at 6 a.m. leaving the Florissant Grange Hall and finished back at the Grange Hall. The Grange Hall also provided lunch. Riders received free massages, beer, t-shirt and a commemorative patch. “Six-hundred and fifty dollars went to the Grange Hall for helping us out,” Maresca said. “We’re trying to keep the money in Woodland Par and Teller County.” Maresca and a whole host of volunteers from the Mountain Top Cycling Club organized State Highway and support and gear (SAG) vehicles, as well as emergency medical teams. There were approximately six rest stops where riders could hydrate, rest and communicate with ride coordinators. The rest stops had Port-a-potties, food and water and radio communications set up. Bike Shops from Colorado Springs and the surrounding area were at each rest stop to support the bicyclists with repairs.
Bicycle riders raced through Cripple Creek and Victor on June 22 as part of the Mountain Top Cycling Experience Ride. The longest route cover 106 miles. Photo courtesy Mountain Top Cycling Club The routes were marked with signs bringing attention to motorists that there was an event taking place. Among the participants was British Army Special Forces team that traveled from Kansas. Riders also came from Oklahoma, Texas, North Dakota, Ohio and Wyoming. “It was very well organized,” said Woodland Park resident Mary Ann Pisaruk, who did the 19-mile ride. “I’m just a beginner and it was perfect for me. My goal is to work my way up.” Colorado Springs resident Sonya Nor-
ris, the associate director with the United States Olympic Committee, also gave the event two thumbs up. “I loved the whole experience,” Norris said. “Everyone was so friendly from the start to the finish and everyone in between. What a great group. That really made the event special in my mind. “Great roads. Great route. Great SAG support. Great aid stations. Great food, water, etc.” Maresca and her club are moving forward with plans to start a high school inter-
scholastic cycling team that would include students from Woodland Park and Cripple Creek-Victor. “We’d like to be able to send kids to mountain bike camps so they can get better training and instruction,” Maresca said. Mountain Top Cycling Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at a local restaurant, where they share ideas and listen to guest speakers talk on a variety of subjects. The club also meets each Saturday morning at 10 a.m. behind Venture Foods in Divide for a 10-mile ride.
business buzz The Business Buzz features news about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at phill@ourcoloradonews.com or 687-3006. According to the Roshek Report, 58 homes sold in Teller County and Ute Pass in May. In Woodland Park, of 34 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 211 Eagle Pines Dr., was $441,500, the lowest, at 665 S. West Street, was $127,500. In Divide, of 6 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 1122 North Rd., was $750,000, the lowest, at 310 Ridge Rd., was $135,000. In Florissant, of 11 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 649 Cheyenne Cr. Rd., was $4350,000, the lowest, at 95 Hardcart Cr., was $50,000. In Ute Pass, of 7 homes sold, the highest-priced, at 12810 Rampart Range, was $550,000, the lowest, at 10775 Mountain Ave., was $119,750. Debbie Miller, president of the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce has been re-elected as secrety of the Pikes Peak Workforce Investment Board. Shad Schreiner, DPT, at Colorado Sports and Spine Center in Woodland Park, recently earned certification in orthopedics specialty. Schreiner graduated from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2010 with a doctorate in Physical Therapy. There are only 7,000 physical therapists in the United States with doctoral certification in the field.
Mike Ptak and May Robinson have opened American ProHealth, a personal fitness training facility, at 38 Costello Ave. in Florissant. The business offers fitness, martial arts, post-rehabilitation therapy and massage therapy. The trainers have decades of experience that combine calisthenics, plyometrics and aerobics as stretch-and-alignment protocols. For information, call 6459890. Courtesy photo
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Dingwell named Courier account executive By Pat Hill
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Angela Dingwell is the new account executive at the Pikes Peak Courier View. Photo by Pat Hill
Angela Dingwell joined the staff at the Pikes Peak Courier View in June as the account executive. As the former director of community outreach for the Tallahassee Ballet, Dingwell focused on online marketing, including newsletters, social media, website and email communications. Before joining the ballet, Dingwell spent four years as the assistant editor and regular contributor for the Family Forum Magazine, followed by a successful career as operations manager for the largest real-estate
team in Tallahassee, Fla., before becoming an award-winning Realtor. Last year, Dingwell and her husband Wallie, self-described “empty nesters,” put their house on the market in Tallahassee, packed up one-third of their belongings, sold the rest, loaded the dog into the RV and “hit the road West,” she said. After traveling through Colorado, they settled on Woodland Park in the fall of this year. As the Courier’s account executive, Dingwell combines her background in business management with communications. For information, call 686-6457.
U.S. Conference of Mayors tells feds to respect local marijuana laws Polls Show Majority Voter Support for Letting States Set Their Own Policies
The United States Conference of Mayors unanimously passed a resolution June 24 criticizing the failure of marijuana prohibition and urging the federal government n Top to respect the ability of states and cities to implement policies that include marijuana legalization and medical marijuana without interference. “In November, voters in my city and state strongly approved a ballot measure to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana,” said Aurora mayor, Steve Hogan. “The bipartisan resolution we passed today simply asks the federal government to give us time to implement these new policies properly and without interference. Cities and states across the country are enacting forward-thinking reforms to failed marijuana-prohibition policies, and for the federal government to stand in the way is wasteful and contrary to the wishes of the American people.”
Despite campaign pledges that “I’m not going to be using Justice Department resources to try to circumvent state laws on this issue,” President Obama’s administration shuttered more state-legal medical marijuana providers in one term than were closed by federal authorities during the two terms of George W. Bush’s presidency. In the wake of November’s strong passage of initiatives to legalize and regulate marijuana for all adults by voters in Colorado and Washington, Attorney General Eric Holder has repeatedly said that the administration’s response is coming “relatively soon.” Speaking on the issue, Tom Angell, chairman of Marijuana Majority, the organization that led the effort to pass the resolution, admonished the president. “It’s time for President Obama to enact the changes he promised during the 2008 campaign,” Angell said, adding that the organization generated nearly 7,000 constituent letters to almost 1,000 mayors across the country. “A strong and growing majority of Americans want states to be able to set their own marijuana laws without federal harassment. Local officials are enacting policies
that serve to protect the health and safety of their communities better than the failed policy of prohibition has, and they deserve the respect they are asking for from the Obama administration.” The resolution notes that “enforcing the costly and ineffective prohibition on marijuana drains limited resources that could be better spent on programs that more effectively serve the public and keep our cities safe from serious and violent crime” and demands that “federal laws, including the Controlled Substances Act, should be amended to explicitly allow states to set their own marijuana policies without federal interference” so that localities can “set whatever marijuana policies work best to improve the public safety and health of their communities.” Until federal laws are amended, the Conference “urges the President of the United States to reexamine the priorities of federal agencies to prevent the expenditure of resources on actions that undermine the duly enacted marijuana laws of states.” The resolution is co-sponsored by 18 mayors, including Bob Filner of San Diego, Mike McGinn of Seattle, Carolyn Goodman
of Las Vegas, Nev., Jean Quan of Oakland, Calif., Hogan of Aurora, Marilyn Strickland of Tacoma, Wa., Kitty Piercy of Eugene, Ore. and William Euille of Alexandria, Va., among several others. “The prohibition on marijuana has been ineffective and counterproductive,” said Mayor Stephen Cassidy of San Leandro, Calif. “Voters in states and cities that wish to break the stranglehold of organized crime over the distribution and sale of marijuana in their communities by legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana should have the option of doing so.” A recent Gallup poll that 64 percent of Americans say the federal government should not enforce anti-marijuana laws in states that have opted for a new approach. A poll by the Pew Research Center found that 72 percent of Americans believe that government efforts to enforce marijuana laws cost more than they are worth and that a majority (52 percent) support legalizing and regulating marijuana like alcohol. In November, marijuana legalization got more votes in Colorado than President Obama did.
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The Pikes Peak Hill Climb Museum will have a new home at the El Pomar Carriage House and Museum, which is located near The Broadmoor. Photo courtesy Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Hill Climb Museum has a new home El Pomar Carriage House and Museum set for expansion By Danny Summers COLORADO SPRINGS - Amidst all the excitement the last month over the 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (which took place Sunday, June 30) was the announcement that the Hill Climb museum will have a new home. And this time it won’t be on wheels. The El Pomar Carriage House and Museum, located across the street from The Broadmoor, will expand and add a special wing dedicated to Hill Climb history. The mobile museum has been in the back of a trailer for more than a decade. The Carriage House and Museum is already home to several pieces of Hill Climb memorabilia. One of the staples of the museum collection is a section dedicated to “The Race to the Clouds.” It follows the origins of the his-
toric race that Spencer Penrose started in 1916 and its development into the race that is it today. The exhibit features three vehicles that participated in the inaugural race, two of which finished 1st. Also on display are two versions of the Penrose Trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the annual event. The Hill Climb Museum last had a permanent facility in Manitou Springs. But that closed down in September 2000 to the disappointment of car owners, drivers, mechanics, officials and other race enthusiasts know as the “Over The Hill Gang.” To take its place, the mobile museum opened in June 2005. It has been available for display at local, statewide and national events and educational facilities. The Over the Hill Gang was formed in 1998. It was originally tasked with protecting and preserving the history and artifacts of the Pikes Peak Hill Climb Educational Museum, which included cars, pictures, artifacts and memorabilia used in the Race to the Clouds on Pikes
The El Pomar carriage House and Museum houses several artifacts from earlier Hill Climb events. Photo courtesy of El Pomar Peak. Members of the group meet monthly to identify historic photos, share stories of past races,
discuss strategies to support the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. For information to schedule
the mobile museum for educational or event purposes please contact the PPIHC office at 719685-4400.
Sports notes from around the Pikes Peak Region By Danny Summers CASCADE - Due to early deadlines this week, results of the 92st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb were not available at press time. Readers can check the July 10 edition for complete coverage of the second oldest road race in America - behind only the Indianapolis 500.
HILL CLIMB FACTS AND HISTORY
As many as 15,000 racing fans converge on Pikes Peak each year to watch the event. The first Hill Climb took place Aug. 1112, 1916 The course has changed very little over the years, with the starting line at Crystal Creek Reservoir and 156 turns over a 12.42 (now fully paved) road.
Motorcycles were part of the early races, but they disappeared in the 1920s. they reappeared again in 1954 and 1955, but disappeared again until 1971. In 1996, the name of the race was changed from Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
NEIL ON WRISTEN’S RADAR
Colorado State University-Pueblo football coach John Wristen is excited to have Woodland Park alumnus Louis Neil in the mix this season. “He’s a really good athlete,” Wristen said. “He’s still figuring out the college game and I think he’s good for our program.” Wristen made his comments at the June 19 Colorado Football Coaches Luncheon at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado
Springs. Neil, a redshirt freshman, is competing for a spot at wide receiver. He also is the second-string punter behind all-America senior Brandon Kliesen. Wristen indicated that Neil might see some placekicking work this season, but he did not say in what capacity. Neil was an All-League selection as a punter and safety at Woodland Park. He also competed in basketball, baseball, track and field, wrestling and hockey. His father, Archie, played football for CSU-Pueblo in the 1970s. Louis is majoring in special education.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tim Thomas, the goaltender on the 2011 Boston Bruins’ Stanley Cup winning team,
owns a home in Woodland Park with his wife, Melissa. Thomas, who is currently under contact with the New York Islanders, bought the home in 2010. Soon after, he donated a Zamboni to the Woodland Park Hockey Association. “I thought I would support a program that reminded me of the program I grew up as a child in Michigan,” Thomas told USA Hockey. Thomas was originally drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in 1994. Thomas found himself in the middle of controversy after the Bruins won the Stanley Cup when he skipped the traditional victors’ meet-and-greet with President Barack Obama at the White House. He was the only active Bruin not to attend.
cured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
July 3, 2013
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1328, COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES NO. 10, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 2080 N. Mountain Estates Rd. Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust.
Public Trustees Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0022 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: JESSE L. MORARIE AND PATRICIA C. MORARIE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: CITIMORTGAGE, INC Date of Deed of Trust: 11/11/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 11/18/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 541477 Original Principal Amount: $65,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $54,751.15 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 1328, COLORADO MOUNTAIN ESTATES NO. 10, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. which has the address of: 2080 N. Mountain Estates Rd. Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s)’Public heirs NOTICE OF Grantor(s), SALE and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of 2013-0029 Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, To Whom It May Concern: ThisaNotice and will issue to the purchaser Certificis given with regard to the following ate of Purchase, all as provided by law. described Deed of Trust: First Publication: 6/19/2013 On Publication: April 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Last 7/17/2013 Trustee caused thePeak Notice of Election Published in: Pikes Courier View and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the Dated: 4/19/2013 County ofW. Teller records. ROBERT CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Original Grantor: JANICE E BANKS AND By: Pamela A. Cronce ROBERT J DURYEE Deputy Public Trustee Original Beneficiary: NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE Attorney: LISA CORPORATION CANCANON Attorney ReCurrent Holder gistration #42043of Evidence of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1199 BANNOCK STREET, FKA THECOLORADO BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST DENVER, 80204 COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TO Phone: (303) N.A. 813-1177 Fax: JPMORGAN BANK N.A., AS Attorney file #: CHASE 1175.14938 TRUSTEE FOR RAMP 2003-RS10 The Attorney is 9/30/2003 acting as a debt Date of Deed above of Trust: collector and is of attempting to collect a Recording Date Deed of Trust: debt. Any information provided may be 10/1/2003 used for that purpose. Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 556462 Legal Notice No.: 2013-0022 Original Principal Amount: $159,900.00 First Publication: 6/19/2013 Outstanding Principal Balance: Last Publication: 7/17/2013 $142,076.71 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof.
Public Trustees
THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: TIMOTHY C BOULTER AND BROOK C EDDY-BOULTER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION AMORTIZING, RESIDENTIAL COLLATERAL TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-BC6 Date of Deed of Trust: 6/7/2002 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 6/17/2002 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 535136 Original Principal Amount: $110,500.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $108,634.15
Public Trustees
First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View
Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows:
Dated: 4/19/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee
Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof.
Attorney: LISA CANCANON Attorney Registration #42043 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 1175.14938
THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0022 First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0023 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: TIMOTHY C BOULTER AND BROOK C EDDY-BOULTER Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR BNC MORTGAGE, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF THE STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION AMORTIZING, RESIDENTIAL COLLATERAL TRUST, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-BC6 Notice Date of Deed of Trust: 6/7/2002 which has the address Recording Date ofof:Deed of Trust: 44 Mt. Elbert Road 6/17/2002 Divide, CO 80814 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 535136 NOTICE SALEAmount: $110,500.00 Original OF Principal Outstanding Principal Balance: The $ 1 0current 8 , 6 3 4holder . 1 5 of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described has§38-38-101 filed Notice(4) of (i), you Pursuant herein, to C.R.S. Election and notified Demandthat for sale as providedof are hereby the covenants by and of in said Trust.violated as thelaw deed trustDeed haveofbeen follows: THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will,toatpay 10:00 a.m. inand the interest forenoonwhen Failure principal together with at allthe other ofdue August 28, 2013, Tellerpayments County provided for in Office, the Evidence of Debt sePublic Trustee’s 101 W. Bennett curedCripple by theCreek, Deed of Trust and other Ave., Colorado, sell at violationsauction of the terms public to the thereof. highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and THE LIENofFORECLOSED NOT BE all interest said Grantor(s),MAY Grantor(s)’ A FIRST LIEN. therein, for the purpose heirs and assigns PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN ofTHE paying the indebtedness provided in I S Evidence A L L O F ofTDebt H E secured P R O P Eby RT Y ENsaid the CUMBERED BY attorneys’ THE LIEN Deed of Trust, plus fees,OF theTHE DEED OF TRUST. expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a LOTS 13 of AND 14, BLOCK THE HAYCertificate Purchase, all as41, provided DEN by law.PLACER COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION OF THE HAYDEN PLACER, COUNTY OF TELLER, First Publication: 7/3/2013STATE OF COLORADO Last Publication: 7/31/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View which has the address of: 324 E Golden Ave Dated: 5/9/2013 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE NOTICE OF SALE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER herein, has filed Notice of Election and Attorney DemandRegistration for sale as #34145 provided by law and THE CASTLE GROUP, LLC in said Deed LAW of Trust.
999 18TH STREET, SUITE THEREFORE, Notice Is 2201, Hereby Given DENVER, that I will, COLORADO at 10:00 a.m.80202 in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Phone: (303) 865-1400 THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE Public 1Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Fax: (303) 865-1410 A FIRST LIEN. Ave.,1 Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at pubAttorney file to #: the 13-02526 lic auction highest and best bidder THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN for cash, the said real property and all inThe Attorney is acting as a debtheirs IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMterest of saidabove Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ collector and istherein, attempting collect a BERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED and assigns for tothe purpose of debt. Any provided may in besaid OF TRUST. paying theinformation indebtedness provided used for that Evidence of purpose. Debt secured by the Deed of ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses Legal Notice 2013-0029 AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS of sale and No.: other items allowed by law, First THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. and Publication: will issue to7/3/2013 the purchaser a CertificLast Publication: ate of Purchase,7/31/2013 all as provided by law. Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View ExhibitFirst A Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 4/19/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: DAVID A SHORE Attorney Registration #19973 HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, PC 5347 S VALENTIA WAY, SUITE 100 , GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone: (303) 573-1080 Fax: (303) 571-1271 Attorney file #: 12-00257SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0023 First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View
LOTS 13 AND 14, BLOCK 41, THE HAYDEN PLACER COMPANY'S SUBDIVIS I O N O F T H E H A Y D E N P L A C E R, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 324 E Golden Ave Cripple Creek, CO 80813 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 4/19/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: DAVID A SHORE Attorney Registration #19973 HELLERSTEIN AND SHORE, PC 5347 S VALENTIA WAY, SUITE 100 , GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111 Phone: (303) 573-1080 Fax: (303) 571-1271 Attorney file #: 12-00257SH The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0023 First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0025 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: RONALD T LANE AND CINDY L LANE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Date of Deed of Trust: 4/17/2008 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 4/23/2008 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 616809 Original Principal Amount: $144,637.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $141,457.20 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOT 38, FLORISSANT HEIGHTS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 612 Columbine Road Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of
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THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST.
AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION , Defendants,
LOT 38, FLORISSANT HEIGHTS FILING NO. 2, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO
David C. Conley, P.C. (#12758) David C. Conley Attorney for Plaintiffs 24 S. Weber, Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Telephone: (719) 633-3334 Fax: (719) 471-1663 Email: conleypc@pcisys.net
which has the address of: 612 Columbine Road Florissant, CO 80816 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law.
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First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 4/19/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: CYNTHIA LOWERY-GRABER Attorney Registration #34145 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 10-17753RR The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Legal Notice No.: 2013-0025 First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0024 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 15, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: MELINDA ZURA Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR UNIVERAL LENDING CORPORATION Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Date of Deed of Trust: 8/27/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust : 8/28/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 629526 Original Principal Amount: $127,551.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $121,748.44 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. LOTS 163 AND 164 NOW DESIGNATED AS LOT 164A, BLOCK 59, SHERWOOD FOREST ESTATES - UNIT SIX, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO which has the address of: 55 Doublet Lane Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 14, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 4/19/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: KIMBERLY L MARTINEZ Attorney Registration #40351 THE CASTLE LAW GROUP, LLC 999 18TH STREET, SUITE 2201, DENVER, COLORADO 80202 Phone: 1 (303) 865-1400 Fax: 1 (303) 865-1410 Attorney file #: 13-02365 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Public Notice No.: 2013-0024 First Publication: 6/19/2013 Last Publication: 7/17/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0026 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On April 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: JONATHAN J THORNE
Public Notice NOTICE OF SALE (CRS §38-38-103) Foreclosure Sale No. 2013-0026 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust:
Public Trustees
On April 26, 2013, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor: JONATHAN J THORNE AND SHARI K. THORNE Original Beneficiary: MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MONCOR, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Date of Deed of Trust: 10/9/2009 Recording Date of Deed of Trust: 10/20/2009 Recorded in Teller County: Reception No. 630713 Original Principal Amount: $217,395.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $207,834.87 Pursuant to C.R.S. §38-38-101 (4) (i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together will all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations of the terms thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 'A' AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS THOUGH FULLY SET FORTH. which has the address of: 1053 Spring Creek Drive Divide, CO 80814 NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will, at 10:00 a.m. in the forenoon of August 28, 2013, at the Teller County Public Trustee’s Office, 101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, Colorado, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 7/3/2013 Last Publication: 7/31/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View Dated: 5/9/2013 ROBERT W. CAMPBELL Teller COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE By: Pamela A. Cronce Deputy Public Trustee Attorney: LISA CANCANON Attorney Registration #42043 ARONOWITZ & MECKLENBURG, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80204 Phone: (303) 813-1177 Fax: Attorney file #: 9105.05529 The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. LEGAL DESCRIPTION A portion of Lot 19, Indian Creek No. 10, Teller County, Colorado described as follows: Beginning at the most Northwest corner of Lot 19 as platted in said Indian Creek No. 10; thence S 66 degrees 17'59" E along the Northeasterly line of said Lot 19, 551.09 feet to the Northeast corner thereof; thence along the Southeasterly line of said Lot 19 for the following three (3) courses; (1) thence S 67 degrees 15'12" W, 247.94 feet; (2) thence on a curve to the right which curve has a central angle of 11 degrees 18'13", a radius of 273.14 feet, and an arc length of 53.89 feet; (3) thence S 78 degrees 33'25" W, 5.00 feet to a point on the Southeasterly line of said Lot 19; thence N 55 degrees 49'15" W, 345.14 feet to a point on the Northwesterly line of said Lot 19; thence N 25 degrees 09'33" E along the Northwesterly line of said Lot 19, 155.00 feet to the point of beginning, County of Teller, State of Colorado Legal Notice No.: 2013-0026 First Publication: 7/3/2013 Last Publication: 7/31/2013 Published in: Pikes Peak Courier View
Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO 101 W. Bennett Avenue P.O. Box 997 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 DAVID MICHAEL FROHARDT and MARK STEPHEN FROHARDT, Plaintiffs, vs. HEIRS OF DOROTHY MIEROW; AND ALL UNKNOWN PERSONS WHO CLAIM ANY INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THIS ACTION , Defendants, David C. Conley, P.C. (#12758) David C. Conley Attorney for Plaintiffs 24 S. Weber, Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Telephone: (719) 633-3334 Fax: (719) 471-1663 Email: conleypc@pcisys.net Case No. 2013 CV 30002 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty (30) days after service this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day
Case No. 2013 CV 30002 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this Court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within thirty (30) days after service this Summons upon you. Service of this Summons will be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the Court.
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If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Complaint in writing within thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the Court for the relief demanded in the Complaint, without any further notice. This is an action to quiet the title of the Plaintiff in and to the real property situated in Teller County, Colorado, more particularly described below. An Undivided 1/8th interest in and to the following described property: That portion of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, the Northeast Quarter of Section 6 and the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, in Township 13 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, described as follows: BEGINNING at the Quarter Corner on the East line of Section 6, Township 13 South, Range 68 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian and running thence East 493.55 feet to a point on the West line of the Ute Pass County Road, thence North 24 degrees 31 minutes West 105 feet along said West line of road to a point; Thence North 8 degrees 05 minutes West 766.71 feet along said West line of road to a point; Thence West 993.98 feet to a point; Thence South 76 degrees 45 minutes West 725.08 feet to a point; Thence South 43 degrees 45 minutes West 1854.52 feet to a point; Thence South 818.93 feet to a point; Thence North 43 degrees 45 minutes East 2035.17 to a point; Thence East 1232.65 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING; TOGETHER with a perpetual right of way over the land of The Crystola Cooperative Association, its successors and assigns, between the above described premises and the Crystola Station on the Colorado Midland Railway; EXCEPT that portion of the above described premises taken by the State Department of Highways, Division of Highways, State of Colorado by Rule and Order recorded September 30, 1977 in Book 2966 at Page 332, Counties of El Paso and Teller, State of Colorado. Respectfully submitted this 19th day of June, 2013. DAVID C. CONLEY, P.C. /s/ Duly signed original on file at David C. Conley, P.C. By: David C. Conley, #12758 THIS SUMMONS IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO RULE 4(g), COLORADO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. THIS FORM SHOULD NOT BE USED WHERE PERSONAL SERVICE IS DESIRED Legal Notice No.: 933688 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 31, 2013 Published in the Peak Courier View Public Notice ACTION TO QUIET TITLE IN FLORISSANT COLORADO OF TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO Plaintiff: ALAN J. COPELAND v. Defendants: DONALD G. MUNRO and DELORES C.MUNRO; ROCO, INC., and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action. CIVIL ACTION – LAW NO. 2013CV74 TO: DONALD G. MUNRO and DELORES C. MUNRO; ROCO, INC., and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action their heirs, personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, assigns and all persons having or claiming to have any right, lien, title, interest in or claim against LOT 82 INDIAN CREEK NO. 16 Also known as 207 Mohave Creek Trail, Florissant Colorado 80816 (Lot 82). TAKE NOTICE THAT Alan J. Copeland has filed a Complaint in Action to Quiet Title in the aforesaid Court as of the above term and number, averring their interest based on the complaint and praying the Court to adjudicate and decree their title and right of possession to said premises, more particularly described in the said Complaint, indefeasible as against all rights and claims whatsoever, and you are hereby notified to file an Answer within twenty (20) days following the date of this publication, in default of which an Order may be entered as prayed for against you, requiring you to take such action as may be ordered by the Court within thirty days after the entry of such Order in default of which final judgment shall be entered. If you wish to defend, you must enter a written appearance personally or by attorney and file your defenses or objections in writing with the Court. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you without further notice for the relief requested by plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you. Send info to: /s/ Tony C. Rossi Tony C. Rossi, Esq. #45051 The Moller Law Group, LLC 18401 East Highway 24, Suite 122 Woodland Park, CO 80863 Telephone: (719) 687-2328 Facsimile: (719) 687-2378 E-Mail: tcrossi@mollerlawgroup.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Legal Notice No.: 933651 First Publication: June 5, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice To: Ricky Dean Aton: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the County Court of TELLER County, PO Box 997/101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 in Case 12CV 199 entitled: Yellow Book,
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To: Ricky Dean Aton: You are notified that you have 10 days after publication for this notice of levy to file your claim of exemption with the County Court of TELLER County, PO Box 997/101 W. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813 in Case 12CV 199 entitled: Yellow Book, Inc., f/d/b/a Yellow Book Sales and Distribution Company, Inc. vs. Ricky Dean Aton, a/k/a Rick Aton, a/k/a Rick Dean Aton, a/k/a Ricky D. Aton, a/k/a Ricky Aton, a/k/a Rick D. Aton, d/b/a Excellent Plumbing and Heating, d/b/a Excellent Heating & Plumbing, d/b/a Excellent Plumbing & Heating $492.35 garnished at Vectra Bank, Denver, CO 80222. Legal Notice No.: 933671 First Publication: June 19, 2013 Last Publication: July 17, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View
Government Legals PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR POST-AWARD HEARING City of Victor The City of Victor will conduct a public hearing at Victor City Hall, 500 Victor Avenue on July 11, 2013 at 7:00 pm. The purpose of the hearing is to allow citizens to review and comment on the performance of the City of Victor in carrying out their 4th Street Drainage project, which was financed with federal Community Development Block Grant funds provided by the State of Colorado. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5 p.m. - July 11, 2013 at the City of Victor, P.O. Box 86, Victor, CO 80860 or at City Hall, Attention: Debra Downs. Information and records regarding the above described project are available at Victor City Hall, 500 Victor Avenue, Victor, CO during regular office hours. Advance notice to review is required. Sandy Honeycutt City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 933689 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher:Pikes Peak Courier View PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE SEEKING CANDIDATES
FOR CITY COUNCIL VACANCY Government Legals
Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the City of Woodland Park Home Rule Charter, public notice is hereby given that letters of interest with qualifications are being requested by the City Council of Woodland Park from City residents interested in filling a vacated Council seat for the remainder of a term ending April 2014 at which time the seat will be filled at the City's Regular Municipal Election. Qualifications to serve as a City Councilmember are; applicant must be a citizen of the United States for not less than seven years; must be at least twenty-one years of age, and shall have been a resident of the City of Woodland Park not less than one year immediately preceding election or appointment. A person who has been convicted of a felony shall not be eligible to become a candidate for City office. Letters of interest citing qualifications and specific motivations for wanting to serve must be submitted to Woodland Park City Council, PO Box 9007, Woodland Park, CO 80866-9007, by email to the City Clerk cmorse@city-woodlandpark.org or hand delivered to City Hall at 220 West South Avenue by noon on Friday July 12, 2013. Applicants will be asked to interview with the City Council on Thursday July 18, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. Questions may be addressed to the City’s Clerk’s Office at 6875201. Cindy Morse, City Clerk Legal Notice No.: 933683 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 10, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice Town of Cripple Creek AGENDA – JULY 03, 2013 Regular Meeting - 5:30 PM Location: Cripple Creek City Council Chambers 337 Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, Colorado 80813 CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT
SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
1. DISCUSSION OF FLOOD PLAN MITIGATION CONCERNS, MIKE SMITH, DOUBLE EAGLE CASINO 2. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS Pursuant to Section 3.5 of the City of – REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE IN THE Woodland Park Home Rule Charter, pubR-2 ZONE AT S. HWY 67 AND SLVER lic notice is hereby given that letters of inSTREET (E 35 FT L13, B2, CR CK HAYterest with qualifications are being reDEN PLACER ADD) TO ALLOW A BILLquested by the City Council of Woodland Public Notice BOARD SIGN ON AN EXISTING, NONPark from City residents interested in CITY OF WOODLAND PARK CONFORMING BILLBOARD FRAME filling a vacated Council seat for the reTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC mainder of a term ending HEARING April 2014 at WHERE NO BILLBOARD OR OFFOF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO which time the seat will be filled at the PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS ARE ORDAINS that an Ordinance entitled Public HearingMunicipal on Ordinance No. 1191, City's Regular Election. CURRENTLY ALLOWED, LOUIS “AN AND ORDINANCE VACATING AN INTERIOR Series 2013, shall be held in the PATRICIA GOLDMAN, APPLICANTS; LOT LINE AND ASSOCIATED UTILTITY Council Chambers Hall,Council220 Qualifications to serveofasCity a City KATH STOCKTON EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS–2 AND W. South the be 18th day ofof member are;Avenue, applicanton must a citizen 3. COUNCIL BUSINESS RECOMthe United not The lessaforesaid than seven MENDATION FROM PLANNING COM3, SPRUCE RIDGE PROPERTIES July 2013States at 7:00forPM. years; must was be atposted least twenty-one years MISSION – REQUEST A VARISUBDIVISION, FILING NO.FOR 2 WITH A Ordinance in City Hall 24 ofhours age, and resident ANCE IN THE R-2 ZONE AT S. HWY 67 PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF 1322 AND priorshall to thehave July been 18th, a2013 City of the City ofmeeting, Woodland Parkonnot than AND SPRUCE SLVER STREET (E 35 CITY FT L13, 1324 RIDGE LANE, OF B2, Council passed firstless reading, one immediately preceding election CR CK HAYDEN PLACER TO ALWOODLAND PARK, TELLERADD) COUNTY, andyear ordered published, as required by orSection appointment. A person LOW A BILLBOARD SIGN ON BY AN THE EXISTCOLORADO AS REQUESTED 7.6 of the Charter who of thehas Citybeen of convicted ofPark. a felony shall not be eligible ING, NON-CONFORMING BILLBOARD PROPERTY OWNERS ALEXANDER Woodland to become a candidate for City office. FRAME WHERE NObeBILLBOARD AND FAITH CARTER” and the sameOR SIGNS isOFF-PREMISE hereby adopted ADVERTISING as follows: CITY OF WOODLAND PARK ARE CURRENTLY ALLOWED, LOUIS Letters of interestNO. citing qualifications and ORDINANCE 1191, SERIES 2013 AND PATRICIA specific motivations for wanting to serve Section 1. The City GOLDMAN, Council of the APPLICCity KATH STOCKTON must submitted to WoodlandAN Park City ofANTS; Woodland Park hereby vacates said AN be ORDINANCE VACATING INTE4. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS Council, PO LINE Box 9007, Woodland Park, interior lot line and associated public RIOR LOT AND ASSOCIATED – REQUEST FRO A SPECIAL EXCEPCO 80866-9007, by email to the City Clerk in the attached UTILTITY EASEMENT BETWEEN LOTS utility easement as shown TION IN THE BB ZONE ON VACANT cmorse@city-woodlandpark.org or hand Exhibit A. 2 AND 3, SPRUCE RIDGE PROPERLOTS EAST FO THE WILDWOOD delivered to City Hall at 220 West TIES SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 2South CASINO E 122combined FT L8, E lot 120 FT L9, Avenue byPHYSICAL noon on Friday July 12, Section 2.(L5-7, The newly shall WITH A ADDRESS OF2013. 1322 L29-33, B29 CRdescription CK HAYDEN Applicants be asked to interview have a new legal of LotPLACER 2A, AND 1324will SPRUCE RIDGE LANE, with ADD) TO ALLOW AN OFF-STREET the City Council on Thursday July 18, Spruce Ridge Properties Subdivision, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COMMERCIAL LOT IN 2013 at 6:00COLORADO P.M. Questions may be adFiling No. 2 with aPARKING physical address of THE COUNTY, AS REQUESTGAMING DISTRICT, WILDWOOD dressed to the City’s Clerk’s Office at 6871322 Spruce Ridge Lane, Woodland ED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS CASINO, APPLICANT; KATHY STOCK5201. Park, Colorado. ALEXANDER AND FAITH CARTER. TON Cindy Morse, City Clerk WHEREAS, Alexander and Faith Carter are the owners Lots 2 and 3, Spruce Legal Notice No.: of 933683 Ridge Properties Subdivision, First Publication: July 3, 2013 Filing No. 2 with a physical address of 1322 and Last Publication: July 10, 2013 1324 Spruce Ridge Lane, Woodland Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Park, Colorado; and,
WHEREAS, Alexander and Faith Carter has made application to the Planning Department to vacate an interior lot line and associated utility easement; and, WHEREAS, attached hereto is Exhibit A that depicts the vacation of the interior lot line; and, WHEREAS, all utility providers in the City of Woodland Park have responded that they presently have no utilities in these easements, that they have no plans to construct utilities improvements in these easements, and that they do not object to a vacation of a portion of these easements; and, WHEREAS, the newly combined lot shall have a new legal description of Lot 2A, Spruce Ridge Properties Subdivision, Filing No. 2 with a physical address of 1322 Spruce Ridge Lane, Woodland Park, Colorado. NOW, THEREFORE THIS ORDINANCE:
5. COUNCIL BUSINESS - RECOMSection 3. The property owners shall COMMENDATION FROM PLANNING cap the existing water andFRO sewer service MISSION – REQUEST A SPECIAL lines stubbed out to Lot 3, EXCEPTION IN THE BBSpruce ZONE Ridge ON VAProperties Subdivision days of CANT LOTS EAST FOwithin THE 60 WILDWOOD the effective dateEof122 Ordinance CASINO (L5-7, FT L8, ENo. 1201191. FT L9, L29-33, B29 CR CK HAYDEN PLACER Section 4. This Ordinance to be ADD) TO ALLOW AN isOFF-STREET governed by the laws of the State COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT ofIN THE Colorado. GAMING DISTRICT, WILDWOOD CASINO, APPLICANT; KATHY STOCKSection TON 5. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared bySESSION: a Court of competent EXECUTIVE TO CONSIDER jurisdiction to be MATTERS, invalid, the same shall PERSONNEL PURSUANT not the §validity of the balance of TOaffect C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f). this Ordinance. Legal Notice No.: 933690 PASSED BY CITYJuly COUNCIL First Publication: 3, 2013ON SECOND AND FINAL READING, FOLLast Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher:PUBLIC Pikes Peak CourierTHIS View___ LOWING HEARING, DAY OF ____, 2013.
David J. Turley, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy Morse, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:Erin Smith, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 933695 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View
ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PRIOR MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT FINANCE DIRECTOR REPORT 1. DISCUSSION OF FLOOD PLAN MITIGATION CONCERNS, MIKE SMITH, DOUBLE EAGLE CASINO 2. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS – REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE IN THE R-2 ZONE AT S. HWY 67 AND SLVER STREET (E 35 FT L13, B2, CR CK HAYDEN PLACER ADD) TO ALLOW A BILLBOARD SIGN ON AN EXISTING, NONCONFORMING BILLBOARD FRAME WHERE NO BILLBOARD OR OFFPREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS ARE CURRENTLY ALLOWED, LOUIS AND PATRICIA GOLDMAN, APPLICANTS; KATH STOCKTON 3. COUNCIL BUSINESS – RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION – REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE IN THE R-2 ZONE AT S. HWY 67 AND SLVER STREET (E 35 FT L13, B2, CR CK HAYDEN PLACER ADD) TO ALLOW A BILLBOARD SIGN ON AN EXISTING, NON-CONFORMING BILLBOARD FRAME WHERE NO BILLBOARD OR OFF-PREMISE ADVERTISING SIGNS ARE CURRENTLY ALLOWED, LOUIS AND PATRICIA GOLDMAN, APPLICANTS; KATH STOCKTON 4. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS – REQUEST FRO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE BB ZONE ON VACANT L OTS EAST FO THE WILDWOOD CASINO (L5-7, E 122 FT L8, E 120 FT L9, L29-33, B29 CR CK HAYDEN PLACER ADD) TO ALLOW AN OFF-STREET COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT IN THE GAMING DISTRICT, WILDWOOD CASINO, APPLICANT; KATHY STOCKTON 5. COUNCIL BUSINESS - RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION – REQUEST FRO A SPECIAL EXCEPTION IN THE BB ZONE ON VACANT LOTS EAST FO THE WILDWOOD CASINO (L5-7, E 122 FT L8, E 120 FT L9, L29-33, B29 CR CK HAYDEN PLACER ADD) TO ALLOW AN OFF-STREET COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT IN THE GAMING DISTRICT, WILDWOOD CASINO, APPLICANT; KATHY STOCKTON
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: TO CONSIDER PERSONNEL MATTERS, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f). Legal Notice No.: 933690 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View PUBLIC NOTICE THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT A Public Hearing has been scheduled for the following case on Monday, July 15, 2013 at 6:30PM before the City of Woodland Park Board of Adjustment to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado. CASE #VAR13-002 Kozleski Community Information Sign – Request for a variance to the City of Woodland Park Municipal Code Electronic Message Display (EMD) Overlay District to allow for the placement of an EMD Community Information wall sign in the Central Business District at lots 19-24, block 4 in Steffas Subdivision (street address 210 N. Pine Street), which is outside this designated overlay area. The applicant is Mr. Gene Kozleski. If you have any questions, please call the Planning Department at 687-5209. Legal Notice No.: 933691 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July Notice 3, 2013 Public Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View City of Woodland Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board July 10, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Downstairs Conference Room Agenda I. Call To Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes A. June 12, 2013 Meeting III. Reports A. Parks and Recreation Report IV. Old Business V. New Business A. Appoint Chair and Vice-Chair VI. Public Comments Not on the Agenda VII. Adjourn Please call 687-5225 if you are able to attend. Legal Notice No.: 933693 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View PUBLIC NOTICE City of Woodland Park A public hearing for the case below will be heard by the Woodland Park City Council on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado.
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CASES SUB13-001 and CUP13002/SPR13-002 for Our Lady of the Woods Church: Request for the City’s rePUBLIC view and approval ofNOTICE a minor subdivision plat titled Teller Catholic Subdivision for OF BEER AND tracts NOTICE of land located in the N½WINE of Section 24, Township 12 South, RangeHEARING 69 West of LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC the 6th P.M. in the City of Woodland Park, Teller County, consisting Pursuant to theColorado laws of the State of of 6.15 acres (more theregulations southwestern Colorado andspecifically the rules and corner of of USWoodland HighwayPark, 24 and S. isWest of the City notice Street), as requested by the owner, Cathhereby given that COWBELLS LLC,214 olic Colorado Springs.Park, The reWestDiocese MidlandofAvenue, Woodland quest also entails approvalthe of a ConditionCO 80863, has requested City Counal Use Permit withlicensing a Site Plan Review cil, being the local authority of for a place of Park, worship and development of a Woodland to grant a Beer and Wine 7,824-Square Foot Sanctuary on the propLiquor License for Cowbells, LLC, 214 erty 116 S. Woodland West Street in CO Woodland WestatMidland, Park, 80863. Park. Public Hearing on this application will be Please contact the Council Woodland Park Planheld before the City of Woodland ning Department atThursday, 687-5202July if you Park at 7:00 PM on 18,have any questions. 2013 in Council Chambers, City Hall, 220 West South Avenue, Woodland Park. Legal Notice No.: 933692 First Publication: July 3,any 2013 At said time and place, interested perLastmay Publication: July 2013for or against son appear to be3, heard Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier the granting of said license. View All petitions, remonstrances or statements shall be filed in writing with the City Clerk at least ten (10) days prior to the date of hearing. Date of application: June 18, 2013 Suzanne Leclercq Deputy City Clerk City of Woodland Park Legal Notice No.: 93369 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View
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A public hearing for the case below will be heard by the Woodland Park City Council on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers at 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park, Colorado. CASES SUB13-001 and CUP13002/SPR13-002 for Our Lady of the Woods Church: Request for the City’s review and approval of a minor subdivision plat titled Teller Catholic Subdivision for tracts of land located in the N½ of Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M. in the City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado consisting of 6.15 acres (more specifically the southwestern corner of US Highway 24 and S. West Street), as requested by the owner, Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs. The request also entails approval of a Conditional Use Permit with a Site Plan Review for a place of worship and development of a 7,824-Square Foot Sanctuary on the property at 116 S. West Street in Woodland Park. Please contact the Woodland Park Planning Department at 687-5202 if you have any questions. Legal Notice No.: 933692 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice WOODLAND PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING AGENDA City of Woodland Park Council Chambers July 15, 2013 * 6:30 PM I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Review and approval of the June 17, 2013 minutes IV. REQUEST/PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. CASE #VAR13-002 Kozleski Community Information Sign – Request for a variance to the City of Woodland Park Municipal Code Electronic Message Display (EMD) Overlay District to allow for the placement of an EMD Community Information wall sign at 210 N. Pine Street, which is outside this designated overlay area. V. STAFF REPORT VI. AJOURNMENT Legal Notice No.: 933696 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice WOODLAND PARK PLANNING COMMISSION WOODLAND PARK CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 220 W. SOUTH AVENUE, WOODLAND PARK, CO REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JULY 11, 2013, 7:00PM I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of the regular meeting June 13, 2013 IV. REQUESTS AND/OR PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CUP13-003 for Catamount Powersports: Request for Conditional Use Permit approval for an Off Highway Vehicles showroom, sales office, and repair center located in the Central Business District at 310 E. Hwy. 24, Woodland Park, Colorado. (QJ) V. WORK SESSION A. Continue discussion of Zoning Section 18.09.090, Table of Permitted Uses, for business, industrial and residential districts. (A) VI. REPORTS A. Chairman’s Report B. Planning Director’s Report VII. DISCUSSION AND COMMENT VIII. ADJOURNMENT (A) Administrative Action (QJ) Quasi-Judicial Action (L) Legislative Legal Notice No.: 933697 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice CITY OF WOODLAND PARK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1190, Series 2013, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 18th day of July 2013 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the July 18th, 2013 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park. CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1190, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW TO THE OUR LADY OF WOODS CHURCH LOCATED IN THE N1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE SPECIFICALLY 116 SOUTH WEST STREET, CONSISTING OF 6.15 ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 7,824-SQUARE FOOT SANCTUARY AND USING THE STRUCTURE AS A PLACE OF WORSHIP WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE.
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Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 1190, Series 2013, shall be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 220 W. South Avenue, on the 18th day of July 2013 at 7:00 PM. The aforesaid Ordinance was posted in City Hall 24 hours prior to the July 18th, 2013 City Council meeting, passed on first reading, and ordered published, as required by Section 7.6 of the Charter of the City of Woodland Park. CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO ORDINANCE NO. 1190, SERIES 2013 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW TO THE OUR LADY OF WOODS CHURCH LOCATED IN THE N1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE SPECIFICALLY 116 SOUTH WEST STREET, CONSISTING OF 6.15 ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 7,824-SQUARE FOOT SANCTUARY AND USING THE STRUCTURE AS A PLACE OF WORSHIP WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE. WHEREAS, the City of Woodland Park has been requested to consider a Conditional Use Permit with Site Plan Review within the Central Business District zone on a parcel of land consisting of 6.15 acres located in the N1/2 of Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M, City of Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado, more specifically 116 South West Street for the purpose of developing a 7824-Square Foot Sanctuary, as requested by the applicant, Rev Dr. Timothy Corbley, Teller County Catholic Community and the Catholic Diocese of Colorado Springs; and, WHEREAS, an application to establish said conditional use has been submitted and considered in accordance with City Municipal Code Chapter 18.57; and, WHEREAS, public notice has been published, signs have been posted, and public hearings have been held by the City Planning Commission on June 13, 2013 and City Council July 18, 2013; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application and the City Planning Commission's recommendation and after holding a public hearing finds that, as detailed in the staff report and at the public hearing, the standards for granting a conditional use permit have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, THIS ORDINANCE: THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, COLORADO, ORDAINS That an Ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW TO THE OUR LADY OF WOODS CHURCH LOCATED IN THE N1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M, CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, TELLER COUNTY, COLORADO, MORE SPECIFICALLY 116 SOUTH WEST STREET, CONSISTING OF 6.15 ACRES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A 7,824-SQUARE FOOT SANCTUARY AND USING THE STRUCTURE AS A PLACE OF WORSHIP WITHIN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONE.” be and the same is hereby adopted as follows: Section 1. Property Description. The location of the property is situated in the N1/2 of Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the 6th P.M, Woodland Park, Teller County, Colorado, more specifically 116 South West Street. Section 2. Conditional Use Permit. The subject property is hereby approved for a Conditional Use Permit for the purpose of developing a 7,824-square foot sanctuary and using that structure as a place of worship within the Central Business District zone. This Conditional Use Permit with a Site Plan Review is subject to the conditions imposed by the City Council on July 18, 2013 as follows: 1. Prior to issuance of a Zoning Development Permit (ZDP) for construction of the new Sanctuary and site improvements, the applicant shall provide the following to the Woodland Park Planning Department: a. Transportation Capital Fees and Stormwater Capital Fees shall be assessed and paid, as calculated by the Public Works Director. b. Water and sewer taps shall be purchased in accordance with the current 2013 rates and based upon commercial fixture unit counts. c. A Final Site Plan in accordance with Section 18.34. and inclusive of all necessary utility easements shown to meet the needs of both IREA and City of Woodland Park as dedicated on the Final Plat. d. A Final Landscape Plan in accordance with Section 18.33.180.E. e. An Outdoor Lighting Plan demonstrating compliance with Section 18.33.180.F. f. Final architectural elevations along with material samples and colors. g. A Final, engineer-stamped Drainage Report. 2. All required public infrastructure shall be constructed as shown on the site plan. A sidewalk is required along a portion of West Street in front existing property along the eastern boundary of the proposed Lot 2 Teller Catholic Subdivision and is required to be designed to City design standards and improved in Phase 1. The City will require that the remainder of the sidewalk extending alongside West Street to the east of Lot 1 be improved when either the new Sanctuary expands or changes, or with a change in use for Lot 1 or 2 in Phase 2. 3. The shared parking arrangement will be sufficient until there is a use change on either Lot 1 or Lot 2 of the proposed Teller Catholic Subdivision, at which time if the shared parking agreement does not continue, the new Sanctuary will need to accommodate 22 new spaces to meet the required parking threshold of 80 spaces. At this time the applicant will also need to ensure one of the existing handicap spaces in Parking Lot 1 is van accessible.
WHEREAS, the City of Woodland Park has been requested to consider a Conditional Use Permit with Site Plan Review within the Central Business District zone on a parcel of land consisting of 6.15 acres located in the N1/2 of Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 69 West of the Section 3. Savings Clause. Should any 6th P.M, City of Woodland Park, Teller article, section, clause or provision of this County, Colorado, more specifically 116 Ordinance be declared by a court of comSouth West Street for the purpose of depetent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same veloping a shall not affect the validity of the balance 7824-Square Foot Sanctuary, as requesof this Ordinance. ted by the applicant, Rev Dr. Timothy Corbley, Teller County Catholic ComSection 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance munity and the Catholic Diocese of Colorshall be in full force and effect from and ado Springs; and, after its publication as required by law. WHEREAS, an application to establish said conditional use has been submitted PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON and considered in accordance with City SECOND AND FINAL READING FOLMunicipal Code Chapter 18.57; and, LOWING PUBLIC HEARING THIS __ WHEREAS, public notice has been pubDAY OF ____, 2013. lished, signs have been posted, and public hearings have been held by the City David J. Turley, Mayor Planning Commission on June 13, 2013 and City Council July 18, 2013; and, ATTEST: WHEREAS, the City Council has reCindy Morse, City Clerk viewed the application and the City Planning Commission's recommendation and APPROVED AS TO FORM: after holding a public hearing finds that, as Erin Smith, City Attorney detailed in the staff report and at the pubThe newspaper, yes the newspaper, is stillaAmerica’s best portable information lic hearing, the standards for granting Legal Notice No.: 933694 device. In theseuse complex times, newspaper newsrooms First continue to produceJuly the most trusted conditional permit have been met. Publication: 3, 2013 NOW,journalism THEREFORE, THIS ORDINANCE: Publication: July 3, 2013 available anywhere, thanks to teamsLast of dedicated, professional reporters Publisher:pick Pikes Courier View and editors. That’s why more than 100 million Americans up aPeak newspaper every THE CITY OF WOODLAND PARK, day. So impress your family, friends and co-workers by enjoying the most portable, COLORADO, ORDAINS easy-to-use information device anywhere. No charger required. That an Ordinance entitled “ANavailable ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW TO THE OUR LADY OF WOODS CHURCH LOCATED IN THE N1/2 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 69
b. Water and sewer taps shall be purchased in accordance with the current 2013 rates and based upon commercial fixture unit counts. c. A Final Site Plan in accordance with Section 18.34. and inclusive of all necessary utility easements shown to meet the needs of both IREA and City of Woodland Park as dedicated on the Final Plat. d. A Final Landscape Plan in accordance with Section 18.33.180.E. e. An Outdoor Lighting Plan demonstrating compliance with Section 18.33.180.F. f. Final architectural elevations along with material samples and colors. g. A Final, engineer-stamped Drainage Report.
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2. All required public infrastructure shall be constructed as shown on the site plan. A sidewalk is required along a portion of West Street in front existing property along the eastern boundary of the proposed Lot 2 Teller Catholic Subdivision and is required to be designed to City design standards and improved in Phase 1. The City will require that the remainder of the sidewalk extending alongside West Street to the east of Lot 1 be improved when either the new Sanctuary expands or changes, or with a change in use for Lot 1 or 2 in Phase 2. 3. The shared parking arrangement will be sufficient until there is a use change on either Lot 1 or Lot 2 of the proposed Teller Catholic Subdivision, at which time if the shared parking agreement does not continue, the new Sanctuary will need to accommodate 22 new spaces to meet the required parking threshold of 80 spaces. At this time the applicant will also need to ensure one of the existing handicap spaces in Parking Lot 1 is van accessible. Section 3. Savings Clause. Should any article, section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the balance of this Ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its publication as required by law. PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL ON SECOND AND FINAL READING FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING THIS __ DAY OF ____, 2013. David J. Turley, Mayor ATTEST: Cindy Morse, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Erin Smith, City Attorney Legal Notice No.: 933694 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View Public Notice BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Thursday, July 11, 2013 TELLER COUNTY CENTENNIAL BUILDING 112 North A Street, Cripple Creek, CO Commissioners' Meeting Room 1. 9:15 a.m. Convene in regular session - Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance - Minutes of Previous Meetings - Accounts Payable - Board Reports - Elected Official's Report - Administrator's Report 2. 9:25 a.m. Time reserved for Department Heads and Public without an appointment. 3. 9:35 a.m. Employee Service Awards 4. 9:40 a.m. Public Works Right-of-Way: Consider a Resolution Granting a Revocable License to Use and Improve a Platted Public Right-of-Way with Public Trail Improvements. 5. 9:50 a.m. Emergency Management: Presentation by Plains to Peaks RETAC. Commissioners Business Items: Sheryl Decker, County Administrator Legal Matters: Chris Brandt, County Attorney Adjournment The implementation, modification, rescission, or amendment of a restriction on open burning in Teller County may be added to the Agenda of, and considered at, this meeting. If possible, an Amended Agenda adding that item will be posted, and placed on the Teller County website, at least 24 hours before the meeting. Appointments may vary by 15 minutes earlier or later than scheduled depending upon cancellations and time required for review and/or consideration of an agenda item. Legal Notice No.: 933698 First Publication: July 3, 2013 Last Publication: July 3, 2013 Publisher: Pikes Peak Courier View
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Natural start ruled out Investigation is ongoing By Rob Carrigan
rcarrigan@ourcoloradonews.com Investigtators have ruled out natural casues for the start of the Black Forest Fire. “With a high degree of certainty, we have ruled out any natural cause for the fire, such as lightning. Through the use of a CBI canine trained to detect accelerants, as well as specialized equipment and other investigative efforts, we have discovered no obvious signs of an accelerant, although it cannot be ruled out completely. Investigators are considering any number of intentional or accidental causes to the fire such as mechanical sources like sparks from machinery or hot components on motors and exhaust systems,” according to Lieutenant Jeff Kramer, Public Information Officer, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. “Since the start of the Black Forest Fire on June 11, 2013, investigators from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office have led the effort to determine where the fire started and its cause. “They have been assisted by the U.S. Forest Service, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), and the Aurora Fire Department. Although the cause of the fire has not yet been determined, investigators have identified the area of origin in a wooded area; the specific location cannot be revealed at this time,” Kramer said. “Investigators have made great progress and have gathered many items of
evidence and other valuable pieces of information. Much of the information and evidence has been obtained through numerous interviews, processing the area of origin, and the execution of multiple search warrants. Search warrants can be valuable in propelling a case forward, but are equally helpful in ruling out properties or people within the scope of an investigation as well. Any investigative activities seen at a single home does not mean it is a home or area of stronger interest than any other,” Kramer said. As the case moves forward, investigators will be busy analyzing the information available to them to determine the cause of the fire. “In the interest of the integrity of the investigation, specific details about evidence and search warrants cannot be shared but Sheriff Terry Maketa is pleased with the current progress and will release additional details when it’s prudent to do so,” Kramer said. Anyone with information about the cause of the fire is encouraged to call the tip line at 719-444-8393 or email blackforestfiretipline@elpasoco.com.
Authorities have only determined that the Black Forest Fire was not caused by a natural start. Courtesy photo of Joint Information Center.
One Family’s Story From the Black Forest Fire The MacDonalds are trying to make the best of difficult situation By Danny Summers COLORADO SPRINGS - Kellen MacDonald was at Sportsmen’s Warehouse near the Citadel Mall on June 11 when he received a text from his mother, Lainie, informing him that she was fleeing the family home. The reason, Lainie wrote, was that a huge dark cloud of smoke was building over the tree line surrounding their six acres of Black Forest property. “I didn’t believe her at first,” said MacDonald, 18, who graduated from The Classical Academy in May. “I looked toward Black Forest, but I couldn’t see anything. Then we went around a corner and I saw this huge plume of smoke. It was surreal.” MacDonald never made it back home that day. That night he and the rest of the family took up temporary residence at the home of Rich Griffith - just south of the fire in Briargate. On June 13, MacDonald was informed
that his family’s home at 12845 Holmes Road had been destroyed. It was one of 511 homes consumed by the raging fire - the most destructive in Colorado history. Like so many people who lost their homes, MacDonald wished he could have gathered some special belongings. His mom grabbed his 13-year-old brother, Quinn, and ran out of the house as fast as she could as the smoke and flames began to build. All she was able to take with her was the strong box holding the family’s important documents, a lap top and their two 100-pound Bernese mountain dogs. “I lost all my awards from the past four years,” said MacDonald, who was the ace pitcher on the TCA baseball team. “All the special things I had from when I was playing. All my recruiting stuff. It was all gone.” Among the treasured documents MacDonald lost in the fire was his acceptance letter to Colorado School of Mines. Last winter, he signed a scholarship to play baseball for the prestigious school. “Before all this I was ready to head off to college, but now I feel an obligation to stay here and help,” MacDonald said. “I still want to go. I’m just not that excited right
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Tim attempted to get back to the family’s home, but emergency personal would not allow him access. Chaos was everywhere. Thousands of people were evacuating as soon as possible. The smoke was so thick it was not healthy to be within the vicinity of the fire. About a week after their home burned to the ground, the MacDonalds returned to scope out the area and see if they could salvage anything. Kellen found a sportsmanship award pin he received from Triple Crown and a rusty Swiss Army knife he was given only weeks before as a graduation gift. His mom found a few pieces of charred jewelry, as well as some broken pieces of China. On July 3, the family moved from a local hotel into temporary residence - at least for the next year - at a house in Flying Horse. Meanwhile, they are patiently working with the insurance company on how to make the best of a terrible situation. “We used to have six acres of Ponderosa Pines,” Lainie said with a smile. “Now we have six Ponderosa Pines on 5 ½ acres of charred burnt sticks. We’re going to call it Black Forest Meadows.”
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