UP for DEBATE Republicans Speak to Issues As They Go for Lamborn’S Seat

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VOLUME 53 | ISSUE 23 | JUNE 6, 2018 Ute Pass and Teller County, Colorado UP FOR DEBATE Republicans speak to issues as they go for Lamborn’s seat

BY PAT HILL [email protected]

Republican candidates for the 5th Con- CC-V BOE VOTES TO gressional District generally agreed that SUSPEND LINDAUER the U.S. Congress is doing a lousy job Members have not divulged the of governing. In a forum May 31. State reasons for suspension of Cripple Senator Owen Hill; Bill Rhea, lawyer and Creek-Victor superintendent. former Texas judge; Tyler Stevens, former SEE PAGE 3 Green Mountain Falls mayor; and Darryl Glenn, El Paso County Commissioner, adhered to a conservative agenda. Each is running to replace the incum- bent Doug Lamborn, who was not present at the forum hosted by the Woodland Park High School speech and debate team coached by Bill Brown. Forensic students Izabelle Sand and Isaac Heidekrueger asked the questions. The candidates blamed Congress rather than President Donald Trump for its failure to stick to the president’s agenda and pass legislation that would decrease, CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 From left, Owen Hill, Tyler Stevens, Darryl Glenn and Bill Rhea. Photo by Pat Hill TOP OF THE WORLD RODEO RETURNS TO CRIPPLE CREEK Rodeo competition, parades and Officials propose fixes for traffic on U.S. 24 more headline the annual event. SEE PAGE 14 clogging the left turn lane on U.S. 24 Colorado Springs) and making sure we at the light in Cascade. have signing and striping,” Irvine said. On weekends in the summer, at least “People don’t really know we have that 2,000 cars a day travel up Pikes Peak frontage road to enter the highway.” Highway, said Jack Glavan, highway man- The partners hope to implement the ager, speaking at the town hall meeting concept this summer, Irvine said. May 29 at Ute Pass Elementary School. Another short-term fix would be to At issue this summer is The Broad- extend the time for the green light at the moor’s closing the Cog Railway. But left-hand turn lane, said Mark Andrew, Glavan intends to open the three gates at CDOT engineer. the entrance at 7:30 a.m. while doubling To keep locals and tourists informed Newman Mcallister questioned why the number of rangers to six. The rang- about ongoing conditions, the partners CDOT, El Paso County or the city of ers are required to offer vehicle-safe- have established a hotline at 628-8028. Colorado Springs couldn’t put a lighted ty information about traveling to the WP COACHES LEAVE sign with an arrow directing traffic from 14,000-foot peak. ROCK PROJECT STAYS PUT Fountain Avenue to Colorado Springs. Purchasing tickets online at pikespeak- “We cannot delay that project — we BEHIND A LEGACY Photo by Pat Hill colorado.com will relieve some conges- need to build rock-fall fences similar to Coaching legends Ron Payton, tion, Galvan said. Extending the left-hand what you see there now,” Andrew said. Dan Makris retire after combined BY PAT HILL turn lane onto Fountain Avenue at U.S. “We want to install more barriers and six decades of service at WPHS. [email protected] 24 is being considered, said Jennifer Ir- netting on the rocks.” SEE PAGE 16 vine, county engineer. Forget about the weather. Traffic is But the entire intersection is a night- STATE PATROL Send info on local news, what drives conversation in Ute Pass mare on weekends. “We’re looking at a In addition to watching for aggressive people and places to: these days. It’s a hot mess, actual- third lane across the bridge on Fountain or drunk drivers, Colorado State Patrol [email protected] ly, when it comes to the line of cars so we’d have separate right-turn lanes (to CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 / | | • • • •

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Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 2 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 Happening This Week

FRIDAY OPENING NIGHT: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP

7 p.m., The Butte The- ater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, $9-$21; Tickets and information: mountainrep.com. Presented by the Moun- SATURDAY tain Rep Theatre Com- WOODLAND PARK WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT pany in residence at the Butte Theater, this hilari- Doors open 6 p.m., 7 p.m. concert, Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., ous spoof of Gothic melo- Woodland Park, free but donations welcome; woodlandmusicseries.org, woodland- drama is a quick-change parkwindsymphony.com. Sponsored by Woodland Music Series. extravaganza in which two In his piece called “City Above the Clouds,” Rod Harkins, Spirit of American Press, actors play all of the roles. encapsulates the history and beauty of Woodland Park and the Ute Pass area. He re- A vampire, an Egyptian searched and visited the area’s man historical places, transformed and molded by the princess brought to life Native American, Spanish conquistador and the gold miner. The Woodland Park when her tomb is opened, a Wind Symphony performs this multi-faceted musical selection which weaves the cul- kind werewolf and dozens of other characters make this comedy an evening of intrigue, tural diversity of the area augmented with video prepared by Craig Harms. Also check hilarity and pure delight. Performances through June 17. out the display of the historic bass drum used by the Colorado Midland Band, along with other photos, books and items presented by the Ute Pass Historical Society and Pikes Peak Museum. The Ute Trail Stampede Rodeo will also have a table at the event. FRIDAY-SATURDAY BOOK SALE MONDAY Presented by Friends of STEAM CAMP the Ute Pass Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ute Pass Li- For Columbine Elementa- brary, 8010 Severy Road, ry students entering grades Cascade, $5/bag of books; K-2, Monday through Thurs- 684-9342, ppld.org/ute- day through June 14, 9 a.m.- pass-library. 3 p.m., Summit Elementary The Friends of the Pikes School, 490 Meadow Park Peak Library District was Drive, Divide, $160 for 4-day established on the 50th session; Register with Mi- anniversary of the Colo- chelle Studewell at mmjack- rado Springs Public Li- [email protected]. brary (March 11, 1955) and incorporated in 1969 as a nonprofit organization. The This summer’s STEAM Friends is a constant advocate for the library. Today, with 900 members, the Friends camp is about fun, play and sponsors and supports numerous programs and events to further the enjoyment of learning. This camp’s empha- reading and love for books for all individuals. sis is on science, technology, engineering, art and math. For the fifth year in a row, this fun day camp allows elementary school children the opportunity to create, imagine, design, experiment and play. Past activities have included robotics, chemistry, engineering and design challenges, building rockets, boats, la- ser mazes and more! Students must bring their own bagged lunch/drink, snacks and a water bottle. Space is limited, so register now!

TUESDAY LAWN CONCERTS: BALANCED ROCK

6-7:30 p.m., Manitou Springs Library, 701 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, free; 685-5206, ppld.org/manitou-springs-library. Lawn Concerts at the library run Tuesdays through Aug. 14. All concerts are free and open to the public! Bring a picnic supper, blanket, lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music on the lawn. Tonight’s featured musical guest is Balanced Rock, a Colorado-based band named after the famous 700-ton natural red sandstone rock formation located in the scenic Garden of the Gods in their hometown of Colorado Springs. Co-founders Dan Santistevan and George Ulrich have been writing and performing in the Pikes Peak Region since 2011. Their approach to songwriting ex- tends from the influence of rock & roll which encompasses several genres defining their style of music. PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 3 CC-V superintendent Good Samaritans credited with helping save injured ATV rider’s life suspended pending internal investigation

An injured ATV rider is wheeled to the UCHealth Lifeline 2 helicopter after suffering a neck injury and serious bleeding in an accident that occurred deep in the Divide North trail system on May 27. Photo courtesy of Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District

BY BREEANNA JENT patient was located on the trial with [email protected] bystanders and Teller County deputies providing direct pressure to a serious wound. Bystander actions likely saved The Ute Pass Regional Ambulance this patient’s life,” the statement reads. District is crediting Good Samaritan Using Advanced Life Support equip- bystanders with helping save the life of ment, the Med 16 crew stabilized the pa- an ATV rider who suffered a neck injury tient and provided additional care while and serious bleeding after an accident in Divide Fire set up a landing zone in the the Divide North trail system. back country. According to the statement, In a statement posted May 28 to its UCHealth Lifeline 2 was able to make Superintendent Les Lindauer pictured at last year’s graduation ceremony. Photo by Facebook page, the Ute Pass Regional a difficult landing within a few hundred Debbie Kelley Ambulance District reported that Med yards of the patient, saving critical time. 16 and Divide Colorado Fire Protection The patient was flown to a Colorado District units were dispatched to the Springs hospital for further care. BY DEBBIE KELLEY Special from The Gazette year, the district will not have to borrow area in the early afternoon hours of May “We cannot emphasize the impor- money from the state, as revenues are in 27 to a call of an off-highway vehicle tance of being prepared and having Les Lindauer, superintendent of Cripple line with expenses. accident. While responding, the Teller first aid training while venturing in the Creek-Victor School District RE-1 since Enrollment has fluctuated in recent County Sheriff’s Office dispatch updat- backcountry enough. Trained bystand- July 2014, has been suspended pending years, with this year’s count of 367 stu- ed the reporting parties that the patient ers were the No. 1 contributor to a pos- the outcome of an internal investigation, dents representing a 2 percent decrease was suffering a neck injury with serious itive outcome for this patient. While said board President Tim Braun. since the 2016-17 school year. bleeding. The patient was several miles UPRAD is proud to be able to provide The board voted 3-0 last month to Employee turnover has been among into the trail system. paramedic level care in the backcoun- suspend Lindauer with pay, Braun said. the highest of the 17 public school dis- Several Good Samaritan ATVs and try, it can take us a long time to reach Member Tonya Martin abstained tricts in the Pikes Peak region, accord- UTVs led the ambulance crew and Di- patients and being prepared for the un- because she works for the school ing to state statistics. vide firefighters to the patient. “After expected can make the difference,” the district, and another seat on the The teacher turnover rate in the 2016- an approximately 30-minute ride, the statement reads. five-member board is vacant, since 17 school year was 28.57 percent; total Tana Rice resigned after recently staff turover was 27.78 percent. moving out of the district. The district’s average teacher salary is “EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON” Braun said he could not divulge rea- $38,595, the fourth lowest in the region. sons for the suspension. Under Colorado Some parents criticized Lindauer last law, elected officials can discuss person- year for what they saw as preferential nel matters in closed-door sessions. treatment on awarded contracts. A few No criminal investigation is parents complained to The Gazette being conducted, Braun said, adding about the district’s handling of special Shawn Keehn Coleen Hellen Tammy Smidt Candy Kohler Sharon Roshek Bernie Vayle Brian Gallant that he has completed one part of the needs students, which Lindauer said investigation. was conducted in accordance with all “We’re working with our attorney for regulations. the rest of it,” he said. Voters rejected a bid for a mill levy Braun said he did not know how long override on the November 2016 ballot, the process would take. which would have stabilized district rev- Jason Dreger Jason Roshek Tory Richey, principal of the Crip- enue shortfalls, improved teacher com- ple Creek-Victor Junior/Senior High pensation, expanded voc-tech training School, is acting superintendent. for students and improved curriculum. YOU CAN CHOOSE THIS ONE An emergency board meeting likely The voters approved a board redis- will be convened next week, Braun said, tricting plan in November to add at- 408 Blossom Rd. as Richey is on vacation this week. large representation. Patricia Thomas Steve Roshek Lindauer has several years left on his In March, Lindauer secured $275,000 $230,000 contract, Braun said. It pays an average from Newmont Mining Corp., own- Rustic log cabin near Woodland Park with Pikes Peak view! 2 bed, 2 of $94,000 a year, according to the Col- er of the Cripple Creek-Victor Gold bath cabin has nicely updated bathrooms, and a very private big back orado Department of Education. Mine, to help build a vocational train- yard. Living room has a cozy wood burning fireplace and original hardwood floors. Furnishings can stay if negotiated with a good offer. The board hired Lindauer in 2014 to ing center for students to learn automo- stabilize upheaval in the small moun- tive, welding, woods manufacturing and Josh Kimmel - OR - Todd Zeller tain district after the contract of eight- design skills. year Superintendent Sue Holmes was Lindauer was seeking more grant not renewed. money for the estimated $1.8 million The principal of the Junior/Senior project. A new grant writer is coming High School resigned the following day, on board to help. and the business manager announced Lindauer also led the reopening of the she would retire. school-based health center, which closed Ed LeBlanc Sharron Langhart Lindauer worked in Denver Public for months due to a lack of a health-care Schools for 17 years and was executive provider but reopened with expanded YOU CAN CHOOSE THIS ONE director of the Emily Griffith Opportu- ability to serve the community. nity School. District officials also have been 1078 Copper Mountain Dr. RE-1 has had successes and challenges working to improve security, since a under his leadership. hard drive was stolen from the dis- Philip Watson $299,900 Dave Brown At the March board meeting came trict’s Head Start office last year. It Awesome mountain get-away or full-time residence. This beautiful the announcement that for the third never was recovered. mountain chalet sits on 3.81 acres. Furnishings are included with price. Fantastic mountain and hillside views. Seasonal stream runs through the lower part of the property and wildlife abounds.

Allyson Cantrell Karen Johnston STAGE II FIRE BAN IN EFFECT As dry conditions escalate and rains are few and far between, Teller County and the city of Woodland Park issued an emergency Stage II Ban, effective May 29. The ban forbids outdoor smoking, outdoor fires of any type, and no charcoal grills Dustin Hibbord Jessica Schwab are permitted. For more information on burning restrictions, visit co.teller.co.us/ mobile/BurnRestriction.html. CALL 719-687-0900 • 18401 E. Hwy 24 • Woodland Park, CO 4 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 Voices

FROM THE EDITOR FIT AND HEALTHY The Courier Your health and your gets social teeth are connected

haps this is naive of me, but I know I can shut it off whenever I want and walk away perfectly content; I haven’t always been able to say that. Now, social media reaches beyond Facebook. There’s In- stagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest and of course, clas- sics like Twitter and YouTube. I think one of my favorite so- BY CORD PRETTYMAN cial media sites is Nextdoor, a “free private social network for your neighborhood communi- If you’re a cinephile, you’re ty,” according to nextdoor.com. probably familiar with how BY HANNAH BLICK You sign up and based on your awful Hollywood can make physical address, the site con- teeth appear in an effort to nects you with a niche group make you laugh or cringe I’ll never forget the first time that lives in the vicinity. There in your seat. Most famously, I saw a social media page. I you can discuss neighborhood there was Austin Powers in was getting ready to head off issues, crime concerns, garage the movie “International Man Metro Creative Services to college the summer after sales, city notices and more. of Mystery,” Herbert “Cow- my senior year of high school It’s a great way to make social boy” Howard in “Deliver- cluding endocarditis and car- you from periodontitis. when a friend of a friend of media work for our commu- ance,” and, possibly winning diovascular disease. To be proactive in main- mine would not stop gushing nities. I occasionally log into the ugliest teeth on the planet Endocarditis is an infection taining good dental hygiene about “Facebook” — whatev- Nextdoor to see what matters award, was Zbigniew Kryc- of the inner lining of your and health, the Mayo Clinic er that was. She went to a so- to readers in the area and if siwiki, also known as Jaws, in heart. It typically occurs when recommends you brush your phisticated “city” high school, there’s anything we can follow the James Bond movies “The bacteria or other germs from teeth at least twice a day, floss about 45 minutes from my up on in the Courier. Spy Who Loved Me” and another part of your body, like daily, eat a healthy diet and small-town school where we Facebook has also followed “Moonraker.” your mouth, spread through limit between-meal snacks. were still stuck in the Dark suit, with many users creating Away from the fantasy world your bloodstream and attach Also, be sure to replace your Ages of merely texting our niche groups like “Woodland of cinema, scientists are find- to damaged areas of your heart. toothbrush every three or friends. I tried to brush her off Park Community Page,” “Tell- ing that the condition of one’s And some research suggest four months, be regular in as we were at a party enjoy- er County Buy, Sell, and Trade,” teeth and gums are a window that oral bacteria can contrib- your dental check-ups and ing real-time socializing, but and “Cripple Creek-Victor into one’s overall health. Ac- ute to cardiovascular disease, cleanings and don’t smoke or she was relentless. She hunt- High School Friends.” cording to a WebMD article clogged arteries and stroke. chew tobacco. ed down a desktop computer, Good news — the Pikes Peak on oral health, in the past 5 The working relationship Researchers have made one logged into her Facebook ac- Courier is on Facebook, too! If to 10 years empirical evidence between periodontitis and thing perfectly clear — your count, and proceeded to show you have a Facebook account, has established the relation- diabetes may be the strongest body and mouth are not sep- us all what she was sure we I’d encourage you to log in and ship between dental health connection of all between arate. Your body can affect were missing out on. follow us at @pikespeakcourier. and a multitude of deleterious the mouth and body with the your mouth and your mouth Needless to say, I was still The Courier’s editorial as- health issues. inflammation in the mouth can affect your body. Taking pretty confused and chose sistant Breeanna Jent is doing Like many areas of your weakening the body’s abili- good care or your teeth and to ignore her sermon on the a wonderful job keeping the body, your mouth is teeming ty to control blood sugar. In gums can improve the quality value of social media. How- page updated with the week’s with bacteria — most of them addition, periodontal disease of your life and quite possibly ever, when I arrived at my stories, photos and news briefs. harmless. Normally, the body’s has been linked to premature your longevity. state school campus that fall, We do our best to answer your natural defenses and good oral birth and low birth weight, And for those of you over I quickly realized I no longer questions and use the informa- hygiene, such as daily brush- osteoporosis, respiratory the age of 50, know that car- had the choice of ignoring tion you send us via Facebook ing and flossing, keeps bacte- infections, COPD, obesity, ing for your teeth can be more one person’s insistence I “get for story and column ideas. You ria under control. However, Alzheimer’s and HIV/AIDS. challenging with age. A recent on” Facebook — everyone was are also welcome to share pho- according to the experts at the Wrapping up other condi- University of Michigan Na- seemingly already there. tos and event info with us via Mayo Clinic, without proper tions that might be linked to tional Poll on Healthy Aging I eventually succumbed, Facebook. oral health care, bacteria can poor oral health are eating found that 40 percent of peo- and more than a decade later, If you have suggestions for reach levels that can lead to disorders, rheumatoid arthri- ple over the age of 50 don’t here we are with social media us as we grow and develop our tooth decay and gum disease, tis, head and neck cancers get regular dental care. Tak- wrapped up in every aspect of social media reach, please send and therein lies the rub. and Sjogren’s syndrome — an ing care of your oral health is our lives, for better or worse. them my way: hannah.blick@ Over time, the subsequent immune disorder that causes an investment in your overall I like to think that the social pikespeaknewspapers.com. inflammation and chemi- dry mouth. well-being. media frenzy reached its peak a Thanks for following along! cals released eat away at the The wild card in one’s oral handful of years ago, and now gums and bone structure that health are certain medications Cord Prettyman is a certi- it’s sort of a low hum in our Hannah Blick has lived in the holds teeth in place. The re- — such as decongestants, an- fied Master Personal Trainer day-to-day lives. It provides an Pikes Peak region for five years sult is severe gum disease tihistamines, painkillers, di- and owner of Absolute Work- outlet or communication plat- and enjoys exploring the many known as periodontitis, which uretics and antidepressants out Fitness and Post-Re-hab form when and where we need neighborhood haunts and side would be daunting enough if — that can reduce the flow Studio in Woodland Park. He it, but it’s not necessarily con- streets of Teller County. Send that’s where it stopped, but of salvia. Saliva washes away can be reached at 687-7437, suming us as it did when it was your feedback and column ideas it doesn’t. The Mayo Clinic food and neutralizes acids [email protected]. Vis- so new we didn’t know how to to hannah.blick@pikespeaknews- claims periodontitis can con- produced by bacteria in the it cordprettyman.com for more handle ourselves online. Per- papers.com. tribute to various diseases, in- mouth, helping to protect information.

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GET OUT OF TOWN Head south to see famous treaty at El Pueblo History Museum

— not the friendliest, and it was matic portfolio.” Trist had enraged his wife, Sarah, who provided the Polk and been fired but, amazing- warmth and personality to offset ly, continued and got the terms his austerity. that Polk wanted. After some hes- The Mexican War between April itation, Polk sent the treaty to the 1846 and February 1848 was con- Senate, which ratified it. troversial in its time. President We are fortunate that just down Polk was the driving force, and it the road in Pueblo at the El Pueb- really was Polk’s desire to finish the lo History Museum, you can view acquisition of Texas and acquire a portion of the original Treaty of California that drove the war. One Guadalupe Hidalgo. The treaty is thing I respect about President on loan from the Smithsonian and Polk is he said he wanted to ac- will be at the museum until July 4. complish four things in his pres- (If you are sharp-eyed, you will be idency, and he would only serve able to pick out Trist’s signature BY DOUG MCCORMICK for one term. He accomplished all on the treaty.) The treaty display is Zebulon Pike’s sword and scabbard are on display in Pueblo at the four, one of which was the Califor- part of a larger area in the museum El Pueblo History Museum. Photo by Doug McCormick nia acquisition, and stepped down called “Borderlands of Southern Very few people I’ve talked after one term. Perhaps some of Colorado.” There are a number of to know much about President our present day politicians could interesting exhibits in Borderlands were killed — but it is part of our lo-history-museum for details. James Polk, with some exceptions take a lesson from him. besides the treaty, including Zebu- history. for people from Tennessee. Polk The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidal- lon Pike’s sword and scabbard. An- It is easy to get to the El Pueb- Doug McCormick is retired from was a protégé of Andrew Jackson, go ended the war, signed in Febru- other area of the museum is called lo History Museum. Head down the Air Force after spending 21 years was president from March 1845 ary 1848. Negotiated by Nicholas “Children of Ludlow.” the pass, then go south on I-25 as a space operator. He started his own to March 1849, and it was during Trist, the treaty is unique in Amer- This area features displays ex- to Pueblo and take exit 98B go- business, American History Tours, Polk’s administration that we were ican history. According to Robert plaining the conditions for the ing west on City Center Drive. LLC, and specializes in taking people at war with Mexico and later be- Merry in “A Country of Vast De- striking coal miners’ families lead- The museum will be on your left. to see locations associated with signif- came a nation, “from sea to shin- signs,” “Nicholas Trist was prob- ing up to the Ludlow Massacre in Turn left on Union Avenue and icant American history. Send your ing sea.” Polk was a workaholic ably the only American diplomat April 1914. It is difficult today to the parking lot is on your right. questions and feedback to doug@histo- who found it difficult to delegate. ever to negotiate a peace treaty imagine some of the cruelty in- The museum has a small gift shop. rytoursamerica.com. His personality was — to be polite after being stripped of his diplo- volved — a number of children See historycolorado.org/el-pueb-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

We welcome your viewpoint. ly. You have given Nils a year standards and demanded rigor- the Courier. ter sent in by Mike Winters in Send letters of 500 words or fewer he will carry with him for the ous accountability. By circumscribing the free ex- the May 23 Courier. Every dry, to hannah.blick@pikespeaknews- rest of his life, a year that also Since the Courier was pur- pression of ideas, this new edito- windy day I find myself holding papers.com. means that he will for ever have chased by Clarity Media Group, rial policy is tantamount to a form my breath waiting for an alert a piece of America in his heart. I have discerned a conspicuous of intellectual prior restraint. We about a fire. We have a house next THANK YOU, WOODLAND He, like us, will be an ambas- change. To wit, I recently re- see this illiberal sight across col- door that is doing an Airbnb.com PARK, FOR HOSPITALITY sador for Woodland Park and viewed my editorial files, which lege campuses, in particular, at business. There are different peo- Colorado in years to come. contain articles and letters to the erstwhile bastions of freedom of ple there every day — sometimes We live in Sweden and have editor from the past two decades. thought such as UC-Berkeley, they stay 2-plus days. These are just visited our 16-year-old Anna and Thomas Lyrevik They routinely contained letters where conservative thought lead- people mostly from out-of-state. son, Nils. In August last year Sweden in support of or opposition to ers have been prohibited from I have seen people walking down he left us to spend a year in candidates, not to mention strong speaking. into the forest smoking a ciga- an American home and go to COURIER EDITORIAL rhetoric and polemics concern- Barring slanderous or ad homi- rette. The last time I saw this be- an American school, in Wood- POLICIES SHOULD BE ing issues across the political nin attacks, the support of an havior I called the non-emergen- land Park. Prior to this, Nils RECONSIDERED spectrum. open and free exchange of ideas, cy number for the Teller County had been away from us for a Implicit in this editorial ap- including the endorsement of Sheriff’s Office. My call was met week at the most, so we were I’m writing to express my con- proach was an abiding respect candidates with whom we may with what I consider very little a bit worried how things would cern regarding the Courier’s ed- for and endorsement of the First disagree and ideas we may find interest by the person answering turn out. But Nils quickly en- itorial guidelines relative to the Amendment as the civic back- objectionable, is predicated on the phone and I finally hung up joyed his new home, his new submission of letters to the editor. bone of American democracy, a trust in the common person’s after being put on eternal hold. school and his new friends. My goal is to constructively high- since as United States Supreme ability to make rational judg- We are going into our busy Now that we have visited, we light what I find to be a troubling Court Justice Louis Brandeis ments. tourist season, but so many understand why. To always be trend, not merely in this publica- wrote in 1913, “sunlight is the It is my strong hope that the people don’t know about our met with friendliness, openness tion, but in many newspapers. best disinfectant.” In the same editorial board at the Courier will high fire danger or don’t care. and breathtaking natural en- Having lived in Woodland Park vein, the father of our Constitu- scrutinize its submission policy I participated in “See Some- vironment, makes anyone feel for 20 years and being an elected tion, James Madison, wrote, “The and recognize that the changes it thing, Say Something” and was great. Nils’ unforgettable year official for seven years, I’ve been people shall not be deprived or has instituted are not, in truth, in met with disinterest. Maybe in Woodland Park wouldn’t be involved in a variety of political abridged of their right to speak, the best interest of the commu- the Sheriff’s Office could set possible without the generosity issues, from many elections to the or to publish their sentiments; nity, nor consistent with the free up a line where messages could of the school to take a handful debate and approval of such sem- and the freedom of the press, of exchange of ideas. be left for them to investigate of students from other parts of inal projects as Wal-Mart and the one of the great bulwarks, shall careless fire behavior. It’s scary the world under its wings. We Woodland Aquatic Center. be inviolable.” Philip Mella enough that we have people warmly thank the Woodland During the preponderance of We can stipulate that Madi- Woodland Park coming into our community Park High School administra- those years the Courier consis- son’s statement was regarding the who don’t care — I really hope tion, staff and students as well tently published letters and ran government, but it expresses the MORE ATTENTION TO our local law enforcement does. as the City of Woodland Park articles that were politically con- timeless American principle of FIRE DANGER IS NEEDED and its citizens. And last but tentious and held elected officials free expression, which was his- Sharon Ferguson not least, our son’s host fami- — myself included — to high torically held in high esteem at I totally agree with the let- Woodland Park 50 YEARS AGO — UTE PASS COURIER NEWS FROM JUNE 6, 1968 Eric Dickson Killed in Vietnam Woodland Pharmacy Adds Staff fact that an undeclared war is in denly the picture is changed. We The Economic Development Ad- War — Teller County’s First Pharmacist: Pharmacist Al Born, progress thousands of miles from have lost a young and promising ministration of the U.S. Depart- Casualty: U.S. Marine Lance formerly a resident of Oregon, Teller County has struck. And citizen. Eric Dickson volunteered ment of Commerce announced Corporal Eric V. Dickson, a 1967 has joined the staff of Woodland with a terrific impact, one which to serve his country, and he did so this week Teller County will be graduate of Woodland Park High Pharmacy in Woodland Park. will perhaps never be fully un- without fear, in order that each of removed from the list of econom- School, last Friday became the Born, who moved here two weeks derstood. Although the confusing us might have a better life in the ically distressed areas, effective first Teller County casualty of the ago with his wife and infant son, Vietnam conflict has been under trying days ahead. We must not let June 30. The only other Colorado Vietnam war. Cpl. Dickson was will assist Woodland Pharmacy way for more than 10 years, it had, his efforts be in vain. county to lose such designation killed in action near Quang Tri owner Thomas E. Bonifield with until last weekend, received little is Archuleta. Loss of the title when he received fragmentation pharmaceutical services at the attention within this area. Many From the Fox’s Corner: A eliminates eligibility for econom- wounds to the body from a hostile firm. residents have extended sorrow neckband worn by Teller County ic development administration explosive device while on patrol to relatives and friends affected for the past several years and not assistance. with B Company of the First His Death Must Not Be In by the war. But Teller County had particularly appreciated by too Battalion. Vain (OpEd): The cold and harsh not given up one of its own. Sud- many residents is about to be lost. -Compiled by Suzanne Core 6 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 Community Pulse

AREA CRIME REPORTS

The following is a list of incidents reported by the Teller County Sheriff’s Department from May 24-31. This information is published with permission from the Teller County Sheriff.

MAY 24 proof of insurance and not using a seat- MAY 27 paired, no insurance and speeding 10-19 Douglas Paul Brewer, DOB Oct. 22, belt. Bond was $300. Eric Manuel Garcia, DOB June 8, 1994 over limit. This was a no bond arrest. 1974 of Colorado Springs, was arrest- of Divide, was arrested on a warrant for Brian Michael MacDonald, DOB Sept. ed for driving under the influence of MAY 26 failure to appear with original charges of 14, 1979 of Colorado Springs, was ar- alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol Tommy R. Gotheridge, DOB July 16, possession of a controlled substance and rested on an arrest warrant for felony content .08 or more and weaving. Bond 1958 of Colorado Springs, was arrested driving without a driver’s license. Bond menacing, harassment and violation of a was $1,000. on a warrant for failure to appear with was $300. protection order. Bond was $2,000. Allen Joseph Dannewitz, DOB Nov. original charges of driving under re- Teri Ann Tomei, DOB Sept. 26, 1987 15, 1980 of Manitou Springs, was arrest- straint and careless driving. Bond was of Woodland Park, was arrested for do- MAY 30 ed on a warrant for failure to appear with $1,000. mestic violence, assault, harassment and Christopher James Garcia, DOB Dec. an original charge of driving without a Tiffany Nichole Miles, DOB March 1, child abuse. This was a no bond arrest. 15, 1992 of Victor, was summoned and driver’s license. Bond was $5,000. 1991 of Colorado Springs, was arrested Mary Alice Chess, DOB May 6, 1981 released on a promise to appear for driv- Joshua Ryan Glancy, DOB March 31, for driving under the influence of alco- of Florissant, was arrested for driving ing while ability was impaired and failing 1986 of Colorado Springs, was arrested hol and driving under the influence per under the influence and driving under to observe a traffic control device. on an arrest warrant for violation of a se. Bond was $1,000. the influence per se. Bond was $1,000. protection order. Bond was $1,000. Jacob Allen Lidholm, DOB Feb. 16, MAY 31 1991 of Colorado Springs, was sum- MAY 29 Corbett Edward Price, DOB Jan. 5, MAY 25 moned and released on a promise to Steven Douglas Swinson, DOB Aug. 20, 1981 of Woodland Park, was arrested on William Thomas Orebaugh, DOB appear for possession of a weapon by a 1968 of Colorado Springs, was arrested a warrant for failure to appear with orig- Oct. 18, 1946 of Divide, was arrested previous offender. on a warrant for failure to comply with inal charges of driving under restraint on a warrant for failure to appear with the conditions of probation with original and speeding. Bond was $2,000. original charges of failure to display charges of driving while ability was im-

TELLER COUNTY BUSINESS BUZZ

The Teller County Business Buzz features news land Park. State Bank & Trust. about the economic scene, promotions, acquisitions As the construction loan officer with the “Drew’s responsibilities will first start and expansions. Contact Pat Hill at pat.hill@ PSB&T loan team, Austin will work with with the initial contact with an interested pikespeaknewspapers.com or 686-6458. customers in Woodland Park and in Tell- customer. The next number of steps will er, Park and El Paso counties primarily to involve everything from a standard loan PSB&T HIRES CONSTRUCTION LOAN provide specific loan services. application, gathering pertinent financial OFFICER “Whether it be new construction or re- information and on to the plans and speci- Park State Bank & Trust (PSB&T) has modeling, plan review, budget assessment, fications including appraisals if necessary,” hired Drew C. Austin as the construction or borrower and project qualifications, all Perry said. loan officer at the bank. Austin, until re- fall within that officer’s purview,“ stated “I will use all the bank’s resources, espe- cently, worked at Peoples Bank in Wood- Tony Perry, president and CEO of Park cially our loan team, to do our part ensuring the success of our customers’ construction projects,” said Austin. “We use a simple process with the policy to make the decision locally to determine if the construction proposed meets banking guidelines for an acceptable risk to As Park State Bank & Trust’s construction the bank and the customer,” said Austin. loan officer, Drew Austin (pictured) will “Normally, we can get the loan through work with customers in Woodland Park and the credit process within three to five busi- in Teller, Park and El Paso counties provid- ness days. Then a couple of weeks for us to ing specific loan services. Photo courtesy receive all the numbers from the builder.” of Michael Perini/Perini & Associates Austin explained why, out of a 30-year career in the banking business, he focuses on ness Administration and has worked in the construction lending. mortgage, bank and construction lending “My bread and butter is this type of lend- industry for 30 years. Austin lived in Colo- ing. I enjoy working with clients and rado Springs for five decades, and current- builders along their journey in the build- ly resides in Woodland Park with his wife ing process, to be there when they move Cindy and their hiking pup, Bosco. Austin into their dream home. It makes me feel enjoys traveling, boating and golf. good inside that, somehow, I was able to Contact Austin at 687-9234, or visit Park assist, make a difference. It truly puts a State Bank & Trust, 710 Highway 24, smile on my face.” Austin said. Woodland Park. Austin is available during After graduating from Coronado High bank hours. School, he attended the University of Northern Colorado. He has a degree Busi- -Compiled by Breeanna Jent PETS OF THE WEEK

Teller County Regional Animal Shelter tcrascolorado.org 719-686-7707

Reeses is about 5 years old and is Papa is an older gentleman who loves pretty independent. She’s been at the people and wants to be with them at shelter for quite a while now and is re- all times. He would love to be an office ally hoping for a new home of her own dog, or go home with someone retired soon. Adoption is $50. or who works from home. He gets along with other dogs. Adoption is $75. PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 7 Senior Expo comes to COMMUNITY BRIEFS UPCOMING BOOK SALE TO BENEFIT • Diabetes risk; FLORISSANT LIBRARY • Bone density as a risk for possible os- Memorial Park next month teoporosis; Friends of the Florissant Library present • Kidney and thyroid function, and more. By Pat Hill 2006. “Five million elderly people were [email protected] their annual fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 2 Screenings are affordable, convenient reported worldwide for having suffered p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat- and accessible for wheelchairs and those abuse and neglect,” said Mary Kottwitz, urday at the library. with trouble walking. Free parking is also Music, vendors and food in a glori- who leads the adult protection team for Paperback books are 25 cents, hardbacks available. ous setting in Memorial Park, the third Teller County’s Department of Human $1, and children’s books 25 cents. As well, Packages start at $149, but consultants annual Senior Expo is a carnival of re- Services. “So this is an opportunity to the sale features homemade goodies and a will work to create a package right for sources for the area’s seasoned citizens. combine the two events.” garden artist with plenty of plants. you based on age and risk factors. Also In a time when aging presents chal- As a result of the partnership, the fes- ask about the Wellness Gold Membership lenges, among them, loneliness and tivities in Memorial Park begin with Program, which allows customers to get fear, perhaps of the viability of remain- the release of a biodegradable balloon FAMILY BINGO NIGHT SCHEDULED all the screenings they need now, but pay ing at home, the expo is an opportunity in the colors of the awareness day: blue, $19.95 a month. Call 1-877-237-1287 or to connect. For the expo celebrates the purple and white. The Sallie Bush Community Building visit lifelinescreening.com for more infor- gifts that come with aging, along with In addition to food trucks, craft- will host the June Family Bingo Night mation. Pre-registration is required. offering help in times of need. ers, entertainment and information, from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Drinks and snacks The Golden Bridge Network, a col- the expo includes a demonstration will be available for purchase. COLORADO SPRINGS CHILDREN’S laboration of agencies dedicated to of self-defense tactics for seniors by CHORALE AUDITIONING FOR 2018-19 helping senior citizens 55 years and Thom Seehafer. The Senior Expo will SEASON over, will sponsor the expo on June 15. run from 3 to 7 p.m. CHOIRBOYS OF MINNESOTA SET TO “The mission of the Golden Bridge The Golden Bridge Network agencies PERFORM NEXT WEEK The Colorado Springs Children’s Cho- Network is to provide resources,” said are: DayBreak, Prospect Home Care & rale is seeking young singers in Pikes Peak Paula Levy, founder of DayBreak — an Hospice, The Aspen of Woodland Park, The Land of Lakes Choirboys of Minne- region to be part of the top youth choir Adult Day Program. “We are bridg- UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospi- sota Concert Choir will present a concert organization in the Front Range. Auditions ing seniors and services to enhance tal, Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek of sacred and secular music at 7 p.m. June into the CSCC program are held through- communication in Teller County and Care Center, Teller Senior Coalition, 13 at Mountain View United Methodist out June at their studios. neighboring communities.” Teller County Department of Human Church. The choirboys’ mission is to en- Young singers in grades 3-12 are en- And this year’s venue, in Woodland Services, Woodland Park Senior Or- rich the lives of boys by teaching excellence couraged to participate and audition. No Park’s crown jewel, is designed to pro- ganization and Teller County Public in choral music and self-discipline. Learn audition fees apply. To schedule an ap- mote the benefits of aging in a commu- Health and Environment. more at lolc.org. The concert is free but a pointment, call 633-3562. nity with fresh air and natural beauty, “For the first time ever Teller County free-will offering will be available. The CSCC’s upcoming Broadway Fam- Pikes Peak, for instance. has the continuum of care for seniors,” ily Ties yearend performance will be held The expo is in conjunction with Levy said. AFFORDABLE HEALTH SCREENINGS at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Pikes Peak Center, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, The expo is open to the public and ad- COMING TO WOODLAND PARK 190 S. Cascade Ave. in Colorado Springs. which is always celebrated June 15, af- mission is free. For more information, The production explores the idea of fam- ter the United Nations set the date in call 482-0627 or visit gbnexpo.com. Residents living in and around Woodland ily in its many forms and the CSCC will Park can learn about their risk for cardio- showcase traditional family favorite selec- vascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, tions from “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Secret and other chronic serious conditions with Garden” and “The Addams Family,” along affordable screenings by Life Line Screen- with songs from more current Broadway WP’s Judge John Bruce ing. Ute Pass Cultural Center will host this shows. community event on June 18 at their facil- Typically, this is a sold-out event. Tickets ity, 210 E.Midland Ave., Woodland Park. can be purchased before the show online announces his retirement Screenings can check for: at kidssing.org or in person at the Pikes By Pat Hill • The level of plaque buildup in your Peak Center box office. The Children’s [email protected] arteries, related to risk for heart disease, Chorale has been wowing audiences each stroke and overall vascular health; spring with a different Broadway Show for After more than 30 years of service to • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels; 16 years. the city of Woodland Park, Judge John Bruce has given the city council notice that he is retiring as Presiding Judge of the municipal court. “Judge Bruce’s long service to the city has provided out citizens with a stabiliz- ing force for the community,” said David Buttery, who recently retired as the city manager. “We’ll miss his wise counsel.” Bruce joined the city court in 1982 when the population of Woodland Park was about 3,000. Today, the population is estimated to be 8,500. Bruce, who grew up in Manitou Springs, has also served as the municipal judge for the town of Green Mountain Falls and the City of Victor. He main- The city of Woodland Park hosts a fare- tained a law office in Woodland Park for safely. 33 years before retiring from his practice well reception for Judge John Bruce at in 2011. 6 p.m. June 7 at city council chambers. He and his wife, Marilyn, hope to travel The judge announced his retirement last some but mainly spend more time with week. Photo by Pat Hill their two daughters and three grandchildren. ment is at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Wood- A celebration of Judge Bruce’s retire- land Park City Council Chambers.

Woodland Park police warn residents of utility call scam

FOR THE COURIER services. • Callers instruct the business to pur- The Woodland Park Police Depart- chase a pre-paid Visa card and contact ment is warning residents about a local them at 303-647-9998, an untraceable business scam alert currently affecting phone number, and provide them the businesses in Gold Hill South. How- PIN, whereby they will collect the mon- ever, any business may fall prey to this ey from that card. scheme. Signs of the scam include: Police are asking residents to please • Businesses receive a phone call from hang up on any and all of these types someone with a foreign accent claim- of calls. Contact the customer service ing to represent Black Hills Energy. number on your utility bill to confirm The caller ID may display this number: that this is a scam. Those who fall prey 888-840-5554. The number is Black to this are asked to please report it to Hills telephone number, but the caller the Woodland Park Police Department, is spoofing that number. 687-9262. Police are also warning that • The caller claims that your business these scammers may use other utility owes some amount that must be paid companies to convince you into paying immediately or face discontinuation of funds to them. Please hang up. 8 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 Around the Neighborhood

THROUGH JUNE 14 BOOKS AND BABIES STORYTIME Works by Sheila Silfvenius Songs, finger plays and stories, recom- The Gallery at Pikes Peak Regional Hos- mended for ages 2 and younger with pital, 16420 W. US Highway 24, Wood- parent/caregiver, 10-10:20 a.m. Tuesdays, land Park; pikespeakregionalhospital.org. Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park; 687-9281, FRIDAY-SATURDAY rampartlibrarydistrict.org. BOOK SALE Presented by Friends of the Ute Pass NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ute Pass Library, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sun- 8010 Severy Road, Cascade, $5/bag of days, Red Cloud Serenity Club, 10400 books; 684-9342, ppld.org/ute-pass-li- Ute Pass Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Moun- brary. tain View United Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Road. For a list of FRIDAY-JUNE 17 other meetings, go to nacolorado.org/ “THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP” meetings. RE-CONNECT WITH Mountain Rep Theatre, The Butte The- ater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, GENEALOGY TRAINING $18-$21. Go online for dates and times: Enjoy free genealogy training and find THE ONES YOU LOVE mountainrep.com. out your family history and family roots, 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Church of Jesus SATURDAY Christ of Latter-day Saints, 758 Apache “CITY ABOVE THE CLOUDS” Trail, Woodland Park; Jim Olsten, 686- CONCERT 6453. Woodland Park Wind Symphony, 6-9 p.m., Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Midland Ave., Woodland Park, free; 687- For adult beginners to advanced artists, 2210, woodlandparkwindsymphony.com. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. first Wednesdays, Shining Mountain Golf Course, 100 Shining SUNDAY Mountain Lane, Woodland Park. Reg- SOAP BOX DERBY istration: Danna Weber, 949-235-2276, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 400 block of East Costilla [email protected]. St.; [email protected]. MEET THE DOCTOR DEMONSTRATION EXCAVATION SITE Dr. William F. Herholtz III MONDAY-JUNE 14 JUNE 11-14 AND FOSSIL DISCOVERY LAB STEAM CAMP (SCIENCE, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Fossil Beds Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, National Monument, Florissant, entrance Dr. Herholtz is a third generation ART AND MATH) fee, $7 for 16 or older; 748-3253. audiologist and was Southern Colorado’s For Columbine Elementary School students entering grades K-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., POT LUCK SUPPER first Doctor of Audiology. He holds a $160. Registration: Michelle Studwell, Supper at 6 p.m., music starts 6:30 p.m. Doctorate in Audiology from the University of Florida [email protected]. Wednesdays, Florissant Grange, 2009 where he graduated with honors and a Master’s of County Road, Florissant. Bring a dish or TUESDAY donation; 748-0358. Science in Audiology from Arizona State University. MANITOU SPRINGS LIBRARY LAWN His undergraduate degree was completed at the CONCERTS STORYTIME @ WPPL University of Colorado at Boulder. Dr. Herholtz also Enjoy performance by Balanced Rock Songs, finger plays and stories, recom- today; Concert series runs Tuesdays mended for ages 3 and older, 10:05-10:45 attended Cheyenne Mountain High School here in through Aug. 14, 6-7:30 p.m., Manitou a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, Wood- Colorado Springs. He specializes in the diagnosis Springs Library, 701 Manitou Ave., Man- land Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland and treatment of hearing loss with an emphasis in itou Springs, free; 685-5206, ppld.org/ Ave., Woodland Park; 687-9281, rampar- manitou-springs-library. tlibrarydistrict.org. fitting the most advanced digital hearing instruments from the best manufacturer’s in the world. With ONGOING WOODLAND PARK FARMER’S three generations of knowledge, twenty years of CRIPPLE CREEK ARTS AND RECRE- MARKET ATION ACTIVITIES 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 28, experience and a Doctorate in Audiology you can Martial arts and archery classes, bible Memorial Park and W. Henrietta Ave., rest assured that you will receive world-class hearing studies, dance classes, English as a second Woodland Park; wpfarmersmarket.com. care combined with good old-fashioned service. We language classes, exercise classes, day care, Girl Scouts, knitting club, roller STORY TIME practice the golden rule in all we do at Apex Audiology skating/blading, volley ball and more, Stories, songs and finger plays, recom- and are passionate about providing exceptional Call 689-3514 for details. mended for ages 3 and older, 10-10:45 hearing care that is effective and affordable. a.m. Fridays, Florissant Public Library, GOLD CAMP SHOOTING SPORTS 334 Circle Drive, Florissant; 748-3939; CENTER rampart.colibraries.org. Go online for a list of events: tcss-co.org. TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS YOGA HIKES 10 a.m. Fridays, Woodland Park Public 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays, Fossil Beds Na- Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland tional Monument, Florissant, entrance Park; 687-9281, rampartlibrarydistrict.org. fee, $7 for 16 or older; 748-3253. TAI CHI SUN STYLE TAI CHI 11 a.m. Fridays, Woodland Park Public 10 a.m. Mondays, Florissant Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Library, 334 Circle Drive, Florissant; Park; 687-9281, rampartlibrarydistrict.org. 748-3939; rampart.colibraries.org. LEGO CLUB @ WPPL All day Fridays, Woodland Park Public Library, Children’s Craft Room, 218 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park; 687-9281, rampartlibrarydistrict.org.

SENIOR CENTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8-11 a.m. third Saturdays, Woodland Park Senior Center, southeast corner of Pine Street and Lake Avenue, Woodland Park, 1902 W. Colorado Ave., Ste. 100 $8, $2 for ages 6 and younger; 687-3877.

To list an event taking place in the 80813, 80814, 80816, 80860, 80863 and 80866 719-247-9000 zip codes, send information at least two weeks in advance by email to calendar@pikespeak- www.apexaudiology.com newspapers.com. For regional events, go to coloradosprings.com. HELPING PEOPLE HEAR BETTER FOR THREE GENERATIONS Thinkstock Images PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 9 Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater celebrates 70 years of entertaining melodramas

BY SONJA OLIVER guage barriers. Christopher Joel Onken and The audience was then able to Levi Penley play all of the roles. escape their hard, everyday life Directed by Kyle Dean Steffen, More than 100 years ago, when and, along with the characters, and billed as an evening of hu- the line between good and evil venture into exotic locations mor and intrigue, the script re- was as clearly defined as light combined with special effects quires seven character portrayals and dark, melodramatic theater such as fires, floods, explosions, plus a surprise visitation from an formed the foundation of enter- drownings, shipwrecks, train eighth mystery character. tainment expectations for today’s wrecks and earthquakes. “This is a play that involves modern audiences. Prior to each performance, the more action going on backstage The quintessential American traditional melodrama begins than on stage with two full- time art form known as “melodra- with a singalong of songs led by dressers to keep up with the cos- ma” is rooted in medieval mo- a musician playing an old fash- tume changes,” Wissinger said. rality plays combined with the ioned piano. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. 16th-century Italian tradition Interaction between audience with pre-show music and an op- of “comedia dell’arte,” a form and actors is coached and en- portunity for the public to meet of comedy using the exagger- couraged into a corporate display with performers. ated portrayals of “stock” char- of agreement through cheers and acters and plot devices with a applause for the hero who res- HOT NIGHT IN THE OLD moral compass. cues his lady love from the evil TOWN PREMIERS JUNE 22 Just as in today’s modern day clutches of a heinous villain who Step back 122 years to 1896 at Cripple Creek’s Butte Theater opens its professional season Friday movies, the music in melodrama is hissed, heckled and booed. the Butte Theater’s Hot Night in with The Mystery of Irma Vep and features two actors (Levi Penley is used to increase viewers’ emo- Following the play and after a the Old Town when the Cripple and Christopher Joel Onken rehearsing) who play eight roles with tional response or to signify the quick costume change, the actors Creek mining district was team- dozens of costume changes in a fast- paced, Gothic Victorian nature of the characters within a return to the stage to perform a ing with life during the height melodramatic farce. Courtesy photos good versus evil plot. vaudeville-style “olio,” with sing- of Gold Rush. Audience mem- In the simplified moral uni- ing, dancing and madcap come- bers will meet many of Cripple verse of a melodramatic play, dy sketches. Creek’s historic characters who good overcomes evil as ex- were instrumental to the city’s pressed through the stock char- THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP formation, including the famous acters; the antagonist villain For 2018, Mountain Reperto- madam Pearl DeVere. (bad) poses a threat and the pro- ry Theater has been selected as An instant classic, the origi- tagonist hero or heroine (good) the Butte Theater’s resident pro- nal Hot Night in the Old Town overcomes evil against all odds, fessional theatre company. Led follows the traditional western with lessons learned and always by managing director/producer melodrama format with a pre- with a happy ending. Kevin J. Pierce, artistic director/ show singalong and Olio follow- These tales became popular producer Molly Wissinger, and ing the play. Hot Night in the during the 19th century and technical director/producer Aar- Old Town opens June 22 and first spread through America on Stahlecker, Mountain Rep’s runs through Aug. 25. on Mississippi River gambling team are all alumni of the Butte The Butte Opera House is lo- boats. Traveling acting troupes Theater stage in both perfor- cated at 139 Bennett Ave. For continued westward with the mance and production roles. more details on the 2018 season latest plays. Cripple Creek’s Butte The- and ticket information and to During the 19th century, melo- ater’s 2018 professional season make online reservations, vis- drama was especially popular at opens June 8 with The Mystery it ButteTheater.com. To make Western mining camps, where of Irma Vep, a comedic farce of phone reservations, call the the broad, stylistic acting com- Victorian Gothic melodrama in theater box office at 689-6402 A 1947 postcard from Cripple Creek’s Imperial Hotel Gold Bar Room, municated across the many lan- which two accomplished actors, or 689-3247. famous for its 50 year tradition of melodrama. Forest Ridge residents enjoy 2nd annual dog show

BY NORMA ENGELBERG prize winner and took the Best- DeJong, Lorie Schleicher and of-Show trophy. Lavender, a Bob Schleicher. Administrator 2-year-old French Bull Dog, Roger Call directed. Forest Ridge Skilled Care Boston Terrier mix owned by National Nursing Home Facility celebrated National Jenelle Watson, came in second. Week was established by the Nursing Home Week with the The prize is an 8 by 10 oil por- American Health Care Asso- second annual Therapy/Ser- trait of Lavender to be painted ciation in 1967. Always begin- vice Dog Show. Residents lined by Jared Brady. Third place ning on Mother’s Day, the week the main hallway to watch six went to Samson, a golden re- provides an opportunity to Lincoln, a 5-year-old standard poodle, is owned by Mike Harper. Lincoln, who therapy/service dogs strut their triever owned by the Lutz fam- recognize the role skilled nurs- participated in the Forest Ridge second annual Therapy/Service Dog Show on stuff and show their talents on ily and shown by Warren Lutz. ing-care facilities have in caring May 17, won the grand prize for a second year. Photos by Norma Engelberg May 17. All of the dogs and their for the nation’s senior citizens For a second year, Lincoln, owners received participation and individuals with disabilities. a standard poodle owned by prizes and several rounds of This year’s theme was Celebrat- Mike Harper, was the grand applause. Judges were Dee ing Life’s Stories.

Lavender is only 2 years old. This feisty French Samson, 8, is a golden retriever owned by Warren Lutz. Bulldog/Boston Terrier mix is owned by Jenelle Samson came in third in the Forest Ridge Therapy/Ser- Watson. Lavender came in second at the Forest vice Dog Show and is the skilled care facility’s newest Callen, a 5-year-old Great Dane, is a hit with the Forest Ridge res- Ridge second annual Therapy/Service Dog therapy dog. idents and his owner Amory Hart. Callen is a medic alert service Show. dog specializing in diabetes. 10 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 Cripple Creek celebrates opening of dog park

BY PAT HILL community celebration. Great Outdoors Colorado, $55,000 from Dodrill, executive director of the Cripple [email protected] There were speeches — only mildly in- Newmont Mining Corp., the remain- Creek Parks and Recreation Department. terrupted by barking from the fenced-in der from the community and the public The city hosted a barbecue, kids rode dog park, tributes to donors and homage works department. their bikes on the BMX track, families A glorious day for people and canines, to those who dedicated hours to making The park was packed that day as adults hiked the 2.5 kilometer trail, the resi- the grand opening of the dog park adds it happen. and children helped the city celebrate the dent donkeys rested in a meadow visi- an amenity at Mountain View Ad- The dog playground is just one of the new addition, the only one of its kind in ble from the trail and little kids enjoyed venture Park in Cripple Creek. With amenities in the 160-acre adventure park, Teller County. the playground. all the cheers and hurrahs, plus lots a $300,000 project which opened last “Be proud, take ownership, protect this The park is on CR 89 near the public of “woof, woofs,” May 25 heralded a year. Funded by a $225,000 grant from place and above all, have fun,” said Connie works facility.

Cripple Creek City Manager Ray DuBois stops to chat with hikers on the trail at Mountain View Adven- The dog park at Mountain View Adventure Park has all the toys for canines. Photos by Pat Hill ture Park. The view is of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range.

Southern Teller County residents celebrated the grand opening of the dog park at Mountain View Cripple Creek’s donkeys take a breather in the meadow along the trail at Mountain View Adventure, Adventure Park May 25. Park on the day of the grand opening of the dog park.

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BY PAT HILL zoned agricultural. [email protected] “This was self-reported and the rocks have been removed and did not contain chemicals of any sort,” When Newmont Mining Cor- said Dan Williams, the county’s poration purchased the Cripple planning official. Creek & Victor Mining Co. for Along with the request, Schaff- $820 million, cash, in 2015, the ner assured the commissioners that new owners also bought a bureau- Newmont remains committed to cratic headache. honoring the agreement with the A year after the purchase, New- county concerning the buffer zones mont officials discovered four rock in Victor and Goldfield and the Cripple Creek/Victor High School graduate Cheyenne Walinksi won the $1,000 schol- piles from the mine’s Chicago Tun- Historic Recreation Area in Crip- arship from the Colorado County Clerks Association. Pictured withy Walinski are, from nel, along with a small portion of a ple Creek. left, commissioners Norm Steen and Dave Paul, county clerk Krystal Brown, Walkins- stormwater pond, each on private “This has no impact there — we ki, and Commissioner Marc Dettenrieder. Photo by Pat Hill property adjacent to the tunnel. value our relationships with our According to the county’s plan- neighbors; throughout the permit- ning department, the rocks were ting process we’ve tried to keep inadvertently placed outside the people informed,” Schaffner said. School is almost out boundaries as a result of the pre- Before voting to approve, Steen Time for an orthodontic checkup. vious owners, AngloGold Ashanti, asked a question couched in a state- Association of Orthodontists recommended ages 7 and up. opening the tunnel for exploration. ment. “The mine must certainly As a result, Newmont officials have a plan to prevent this from reported the discovery to the Col- happening in the future,” Steen said. orado Division of Reclamation Schaffner answered in the affirma- Mining and Safety and the plan- tive. “We’ll mark the boundaries be- ning department. fore we do the work,” he said. Subsequently, the mine received In voting for approval, Detten- Bentele Orthodontics a notice of violation from the state rieder added. “Thank you to you and followed up with its proposed and Newmont for our continued offers a full range of solution. In December 2017 New- commitment to the Historical Rec- mont removed the rocks — 5,000 reation Buffer and your continued orthodontic services tons — and transferred the piles to efforts to work with the cities of here in within Newmont’s property. The Victor and Cripple Creek,” Detten- mine also purchased the private rieder said. Woodland Park. property — 6 acres. In other business: To square up the details, New- Krystal Brown, Teller County’s mont requested from Teller County Clerk and Recorder, paid tribute Mark J. Bentele, DDS, MS, PC that the 6 acres be included in the to Cheyenne Walinski, who won mining permit boundaries. “This the $1,000 education scholarship is really just an administrative ac- awarded by the Colorado County www.inner-smiles.com • (719) 687-6129 tion to clean up a mistake that was Clerks Association. The association 400 W. Midland Ave. #110, Woodland Park made,” said Mike Schaffner, the new recognized Walinski’s community general manager at CC&V, speak- involvement and outstanding aca- ing at the commissioners’ meeting demic achievement, Brown said. May 24. Walinski graduated last week from On the recommendation of the Cripple Creek/Victor High School county’s planning department, and intends to study nursing in the commissioners Marc Dettenrie- fall at the University of Colorado der, Dave Paul and Norm Steen at Colorado Springs. She also won approved the request to add the a $500 scholarship from the Hon- 6 acres to the 6,000 acres on land orary Deputy Sheriff’s Association.

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The 2018 senior class president, Adelaide Seniors at Woodland Park High School celebrated the end Woodland Park High salutatorian Brianna Elmont and valedictorian Maia Lawless, addresses her fellow Panther of their high school careers during a graduation ceremony Jed Bowman, left, looks at his daughter, Brooke, as she blows a kiss to her Pappadakis perform during the graduation ceremonies on May 25. Photo graduates with words of encouragement. May 24 held at the high school in Cripple Creek. Photo by family in the audience at the WPHS commencement ceremony held at Pikes by Paul Magnuson Photo by Paul Magnuson Christian Murdock Peak Center. Photo by Kelsey Brunner

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Seniors from Manitou Springs High School celebrated the completion of their high school careers during the school’s commencement ceremonies at its football stadium on May 20. Photos by Dougal Brownlie Seniors at Cripple Creek-Victor High celebrated the end of their high school careers during a graduation ceremony May 24 held at the high school in Cripple Creek. Photos by Christian Murdock 14 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018 Top of the World Rodeo returns to Cripple Creek this weekend

BY SONJA OLIVER weekend feature Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Steer Wres- tling, Team Roping, Open Team Roping, The 2018 Top of the World Rodeo — the Mixed Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, world’s highest elevation rodeo at 9,640 Breakaway Roping, Ladies’ Barrel Racing feet — is returning to Cripple Creek this and Mutton Busting for kids. weekend at the Teller County Fairgrounds Returning as Grand Marshall for with cowboys competing in traditional ro- the 2018 Top of the World Rodeo is deo events for a buckle, a saddle, a fistful of rodeo legend and local rancher Larry winnings and bragging rights. Mahan. Mahan is an eight-time World Now in its sixth year as a Colorado Champion Cowboy whose awards in- Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) clude six All-Around World Cham- sanctioned event, the rodeo features pro- pionships and two World Champion fessional rodeo competition, parade, street Bull Rider Gold Buckles. dance, Belgian Draft Horses, rodeo clown, TSAturday evening the streets of Crip- mutton busting for kids and a special ap- ple Creek will team with live entertain- pearance by rodeo legend Larry Mahan, ment and an outdoor beer garden with a the 2018 Grand Marshall. Western Street Dance, sponsored by Tri- Eight-time World Rodeo Champion Larry Mahan will be the Rodeo Parade Grand Mar- With its roots in the cattle ranching in- ple Crown Casinos. shall at Cripple Creek’s Top of the World Rodeo this weekend. Photos by Sonja Oliver dustry, Cripple Creek has a long history of A pancake breakfast, sponsored by the rodeo, including an indoor rodeo during Cripple Creek Elks Lodge No. 316 will ly ranching chores such as roping and the early 1900s. Cripple Creek also holds serve pancakes, sausage, eggs and drinks herding cattle. the notoriety of hosting the one and only on Saturday and Sunday from 7-10 a.m. According to rodeo history, it is believed bull fight ever held in the United States. Free shuttle service from off-site park- that the rodeo was born in 1864 when “Before there was mining, there was ing locations throughout Cripple Creek two groups of cowboys from neighboring ranching,” Rodeo Committee Chairman to the rodeo grounds continue through- ranches met in Deer Trail, Colo., to set- Milford Ashworth says with regards to out the weekend. tle an argument over who was the best at Cripple Creek’s origins as a community. Tickets can be purchased in advance performing everyday ranching tasks. In an effort to return a part of that West- or at the Teller County Fairground. For That gathering is considered to be the ern heritage to the area and reignite the more information go to visitcripplecreek. very first rodeo from which began the grand tradition of rodeo sports, the City of com/event/top-world-rodeo. evolution of a sport that is so unique- Cripple Creek has sponsored the rodeo for ly American and the only sport derived the past six years. WHERE RANCHING, RODEO AND from an industry. The rodeo weekend begins Friday at MINING MEET Today’s professional rodeo cowboy and Mutton Busting for kids will be held at 6 p.m. at the Bronco Billy’s parking lot Before the City of Cripple Creek be- cowgirls display their skills with a rope noon before the main rodeo event Satur- where visitors can meet the Champion- came the “Greatest Gold Camp on and ability to ride while still adhering to day and Sunday at Cripple Creek’s Top of ship Belgian Draft Horse Team. The team Earth”, cattle ranchers grazed their cattle the original cowboy code and ideals. the World Rodeo. will be one of many features in Saturday on the high country mountain pastures The high country’s pastoral landscape morning’s Rodeo Parade which will in- during the summer months. changed when, in 1891, Bob Womack while trying to climb the banks. clude horseback riding drill teams from Rodeos became an extension of cat- filed a gold mining claim at Poverty Following Womack’s initial mining throughout the state. tle ranching as the life of a cowboy is Gulch, close to a stream called “Cripple” claim began the gold rush to the mining Rodeo events held throughout the based on their skills at performing dai- because a bovine had been injured there district now known as Cripple Creek. Switch To The #1 Rated Broadband Provider Speeds Up To 10 Gbps GGivievG eai vnaen aa abnb uaubsseuedsde od o ror nr n neeeggglleecccttteeddd c cchhhilidld in i n TGeilTvleel ral enCr aoCbuounusentdyty oa ar v nvoeogiiccleec.t...e. d YY OcOhUiUldRR SinS. . We offer the fastest, cheapest Teller County a voice... YOURS. Internet Service in town! Teller County a voice... YOURS.

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BY DANNY SUMMERS [email protected] “It felt really good to have the kids go out and perform the way they did,” Payton said. Payton was Woodland Park’s head cross Ron Payton and Dan Makris, two Wood- country coach from 2003-14. He coached land Park High School coaching legends, his son, Andrew, and daughter, Julieanne, retired last week after long and distin- along the way. guished careers. Payton’s best individual finisher in cross Payton, 70, had been the head track and country was Shawn Dubbs, who was fifth field coach for 12 seasons. He was an assis- at the 2009 4A boys’ state meet. tant track coach for three seasons prior to Payton had a long career at Sierra. He that after coming to the school from Sierra started that school’s cross country pro- in Colorado Springs. gram in 1983 and was also an assistant Makris, 81, was one of Payton’s assistant track coach. coaches. Makris had worked as a head Makris was a coach at Woodland Park coach or assistant at the school in various since 1973, when he arrived at the school capacities since 1973. after three years as a coach Adams State. Both coaches made their decisions to step He taught woodshop and drafting at away prior to the track and field awards Woodland Park, retiring as a teacher in banquet on May 20. 2000. “It’s time,” Payton said. “It takes a of “My mind is telling me I can (coach), time and energy to be a head coach. My but my body is telling me to back off,” parents are getting older and I need to Makris said. spend more time taking care of them and Makris worked with hurdlers and sprint- doing some of the other things I’ve want- ers at Woodland Park. During his 45 years ed to do for a while.” at Woodland Park, Makris coached a vari- Payton ended his career with a bang. ety of sports. He was the head boys’ bas- The boys’ team scored 20 points to finish ketball coach for four seasons. He was an in 10th at last week’s Class 3A state meet; assistant basketball coach for 15 years, an Ron Payton, left, and Dan Makris recently stepped down as the head track the best finish by a Panthers’ boys team assistant football coach for 20, as well as an coach and assistant track coach, respectively. Their combined coaching ca- since the early 1990s. Three boys made assistant cross country cross country coach. reers spanned more than 80 years. Courtesy photo the podium (top nine). He’s also worked the clock for volleyball Junior high jumper Skye Ciccarelli won and basketball games. the loving support of his wife of 50 years, his children, Todd, Nicole and Kirsten. a state title, while senior Collin Kinsman “I want to thank the people of the com- Sharon. Makris said he would be willing to vol- finished fourth in the 200 meters and sev- munity for allowing me to coach and edu- “She raised our kids in the bleachers, unteer at the school in some coaching ca- enth in the 100. Junior Chase Graves was cate their kids,” Makris said. “I have been Makris said. “She always gave me support. pacity or running the clock for volleyball ninth in the pole vault. blessed.” I want to thank her from the bottom of and basketball. Payton said he would be On the girls’ side, junior Emily Arseneau Makris also said he would not have been my heart for all the support she has give willing set up home cross country meets was second in the shot put. able to coach as long as he did without be over the years.” Makris also coached if he is asked. Assisting with Life

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BY DANNY SUMMERS [email protected] cise car set up and engine tuning of Fly- ing Lizard Motorsports for the McLar- en 12C and the extreme grip of Toyo Tires will help on what can be a very Woodland Park natives Clint and slick course surface.” Codie Vahsholtz have won 28 Pikes Clint will face stiff competition in Peak International Hill Climb cham- the Time Attack 1 Class, featuring 23 pionships between them. Now they are drivers from seven nations. It includes partnering with elite sponsors for the Hill Climb veterans Fumio Nutahara upcoming race. (2012 Electric Division winner), David Clint, Codie’s father, is being spon- Donohue (2nd in Time Attack 1 last sored by Flying Lizard Motorsports year at 9:49.954), James Robinson (3rd and Toyo Tires for the June 24 event. in Time Attack 1 in 2017 at 10:03.433, He will be in the driver’s seat of the and current Alternative Fuel-Hybrid No. 45 car, a throaty 616-horsepower, record holder), and Fred Veitch (2014 3.8-liter V-8 flyer, in the Time Attack Time Attack 2 Production Class cham- 1 Class. pion) are among the entries in the Clint owns 23 championships in the field. Belgian driver Vanina Ickx (a 24 race, which is America’s second-old- Hours of Le Mans veteran who will est motor sports event. He has been join the group in her rookie debut on racing up “America’s Mountain” since Pikes Peak). 1992. He ran his first five races atop Codie is teaming with Ducati. Codie s motorcycles. His 23 combined victo- the current middleweight record holder ries are the most in Hill Climb history. and will make up half of the 2018 Spi- Clint won 16 titles in the Super Stock der Grips Ducati Pikes Peak team with Car Division, including 11 straight Carlin Dunne. wins from 1996-2006. He holds the The Heavyweight Division will be Super Stock Car record of 10 minutes, a must-watch event for race fans and 55.603 seconds set in 2011. Ducatisti around the world. Ducati has A former NASCAR driver, Clint garnered six victories in the “Race to won the Pikes Peak Challenge Open the Clouds” since the company’s debut Wheel Class crown last year in his in 2008. It held the all-time course re- 2013 Ford Open with a class record cord from 2012 to 2016. It was not part time of 9:35.747. of last year’s official race competition. “I am very excited for this year’s Hill Codie comes from a family of Hill Climb, and my new partnership with Climb champions. He has recorded five Woodland Park native Codie Vahsholtz, left to the Ducati motorcycle on Flying Lizard Motorsports and Toyo Hill Climb victories. His grandfather. the right, will be racing in his seventh Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Tires. I’m looking forward to my 24th Leonard, (Clint’s father) had 19 Hill Courtesy photo win,” Clint said with a smile. “The pre- Climb wins, the last coming in 2008.

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FROM THE SIDELINES Former heavyweight champions have ties to Teller Co.

While Johnson was heavyweight champion, it was argued that he was covered more in the press than all other notable black men combined. Dempsey’s story of working as a miner in Victor and boxing any and all takers in and around the famous Gold Camp are legendary. Born William Harrison Dempsey in Manassa, Colorado, on June 24, 1885, “Jack” as he was later known, was working in the Gold Camp as a miner and moonlighting as a boxer. He had jobs at the Portland Mine in Victor and Mollie Kathleen in BY DANNY SUMMERS [email protected] Cripple Creek, while training for his boxing career. According to legend, Dempsey fought under the name “Kid Black- You may have heard a while back ie” early in his non-professional that President Donald Trump gave a career. He became Jack Dempsey long-overdue pardon to late heavy- on May 13, 1913, at the Lyric Op- weight boxing legend Jack Johnson. era House in Cripple Creek. That Did you know that Johnson, along was the night that Dempsey’s older with Jack Dempsey, another former brother, Bernie — who was “push- heavyweight champion legend from ing 40” — asked Jack to step in his a century ago, have ties to the Pikes place and fight George Coplen. Ber- Peak region? nie registered his brother as “Jack Johnson was the first African Dempsey” — the same name as a de- American heavyweight champion. ceased middleweight champion. He held the title from 1908-15. I did Dempsey’s only “official” profes- a little digging and discovered that sional fight in Gold Camp occurred two of his early professional fights Nov. 19, 1915, in either Cripple took place in Colorado. His first was Creek or Victor, when he knocked at the Denver Athletic Club on April out Coplen in the sixth round. Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson, right, once fought in either 26, 1901, against Billy Stift, ending Dempsey’s early years were hard. Cripple Creek or Victor. Courtesy photo in a draw after 10 rounds. The sec- His family was forced to keep on ond took place at Victor’s famous the move to look for work. By the Gold Coin Club on Sept. 3, 1902, age of 8, young Dempsey had shined Woodland Park against “Mexican” Pete Everett. shoes, sold newspapers, picked ap- That fight ended after a scheduled ples and done off jobs for farmers. Farmers' Market 20 rounds with Johnson getting the At age 11, he was working in the Teller County Farmers’ Market Association decision. Gold Camp mines. He left home at The “Galveston Giant,” as he was 16 to concentrate on a career as a Award known, had a professional record of professional boxer. Winning 73 wins, 13 losses, 10 no-decisions After winning the heavyweight and five draws. He became the World championship of the world in 1921 Colored Heavyweight Champion in over France’s Georges Carpentier, 1903. His reign of 2,151 days as the Dempsey became an instant world- champion was the third longest in wide celebrity. He also was a good the 60-year history of the colored friend of The Broadmoor’s Spencer heavyweight title. Only Harry Wil- Penrose, who convinced Dempsey to lis (3,103 days) and Peter Jackson train in Colorado Springs for one of (3.041 days) held the title longer. his title defenses. Legend has it that Johnson won the world heavy- Dempsey was too distracted by the weight title on Dec. 26, 1908, with crowds and left The Broadmoor to a victory over the reigning world train elsewhere. champion, Canadian Tommy Burns, in Sydney, Australia. The fight last- Danny Summers has been covering ed 14 rounds before being stopped sports at all levels in the Pikes Peak re- by the police in front of over 20,000 gion since 2001. Send your story ideas Fridays: June 8 - September 28 spectators. The title was awarded and feedback to danny.summers@pike- 8 AM - 1 PM to Johnson on a referee’s decision. speaknewspapers.com. Location: Memorial Park and Henrietta Avenue

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OFFICIALS PROPOSE SHORT-TERM FIXES FOR 24 TRAFFIC CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is adding a unit during peak times, the lem,” he said. “There’s going to be more In the meantime, McAllister suggested service funded by Pikes Peak Highway. traffic because of the closing of the Cog.” installing a lighted sign with an arrow di- “When we see traffic starting to back up Another speaker drew laughs and hand recting traffic to the frontage road to Col- we’ll call the highway and they will put claps with his plea. “Any chance you could orado Springs. “I don’t see why that can’t in their steps to mitigate the traffic flow,” just fill the potholes?” he said. be done,” he said. said Sgt. Kyle Newsome. The man drew a positive reply. “Next There may be some hope, said the mod- year we’re going to do an overlay project erator, County Commissioner Stan Van- COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC from 8th Street to Waldo Canyon,” An- derWerf. When El Paso county voters From the audience, a Cascade resident drew said. “If there’s funding, we’ll go all approved spending $12 million for road complained about the difficulty of turning the way to Chipita Park.” projects, 50 percent is for I-25, the re- left onto the highway from the side where The problem with the intersection mainder for four county projects, among the post office is — or the “sunny side,” as is the bridge on Fountain Avenue, said them, adding a right-hand turn lane on the locals call it. Newman McAllister, a Chipita Park res- Fountain Avenue, he said. David Pearlman, who owns several rent- ident since 1972. “I think the county has On the other hand, several companies GMF resident David Pearlman would al properties in Green Mountain Falls, was been derelict in not enlarging the bridge will offer shuttle service from Colorado rather see an immediate solution to the not impressed. “Everything I’ve heard to- so that you could build a proper right Springs in addition to van service by the traffic jams at U.S. 24 and Fountain night is not a solution to the traffic prob- turn lane,” he said city that begins behind the gate. Avenue in Cascade. Photo by Pat Hill

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BY ELLIE MULDER capacity will be increased by 30 percent. DEN for the future,” airport CEO Kim SPECIAL FROM THE GAZETTE The new gates will be built in the follow- Day said in the release. “We will not only ing areas: increase capacity, but we will add more Denver International Airport broke • A-West — 12 gates. passenger amenities including food and ground last week on a $1.5 billion expan- • B-West — 4 gates. shopping, charging stations and even out- sion project to add 39 new gates across all • B-East — 7 narrow-body gates. door space where you can enjoy Colorado’s three concourses by spring 2021. • C-East — 16 gates. beautiful weather and scenery.” The gates will be added to the end of each The new gates in Concourse B-West are A surge in passengers at DIA last year concourse, “providing all of DEN’s airlines expected to open first, in 2020. made the airport the fifth-busiest in the an opportunity to grow and for DEN to “The new gates are one of several major country, The Denver Post reported. accommodate new airlines, including inter- projects in our $3.5 billion five-year capital Work will begin in late June or July on a national carriers,” a news release says. Gate improvement program that will prepare wide-scale terminal renovation that is part of a separate, $1.8 billion public-private partnership deal, The Post reported. Great Travelers at Denver International Airport Hall Partners will consolidate ticketing in November 2016 wait in line as they areas, move security screening to the upper head out during Thanksgiving week. level and construct new main-floor conces- Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post sion spaces that will be privately managed via Getty Images for decades. DIA officials also are ordering more cars es, The Post reported. for the underground train that ferries pas- “The airport has experienced a tremen- sengers from the terminal to the concours- dous increase in passengers, setting yet another record over the past year with more than 61 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING AGENDA million passengers,” Denver Thursday, June 14, 2018 Mayor Michael B. Hancock TELLER COUNTY CENTENNIAL BUILDING 112 North A Street, Cripple Creek, CO said in the release. “This is Commissioners’ Meeting Room Colorado’s No. 1 economic 1. 9:15 a.m. Convene in regular session - Invocation - Pledge of Allegiance engine and we have worked - Minutes of Previous Meetings - Accounts Payable hard to make it stronger by - Board Reports - Elected Official’s Report - Administrator’s Report adding 11 new airlines, 13 2. 9:25 a.m. Time reserved for Department Heads and Public without an appointment. new international destina- 3. 9:35 a.m. Employee Service Awards 4. 9:40 a.m. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days: Informational Presentation by Girls of the West, tions and 28 new domestic Pikes Peak Range Riders and Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Board. destinations since 2011. 5. 9:50 a.m. Finance: Presentation of 2017 audit by RubinBrown LLP. 6. 10:00 a.m. Public Works: Consider approval of the 2018 Road Maintenance and Improvement Today, the airport’s success Plan. is outgrowing the building

Commissioners Business Items: Sheryl Decker, County Administrator and the enhanced capacity Legal Matters: Paul Hurcomb, County Attorney that comes with these new Adjournment gates will allow for more 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 flights, more destinations Agenda adding that item will be posted, and placed on the Teller County website, at least 24 hours and more options for those before the meeting. traveling to and from Den- Appointments may vary by 15 minutes earlier or later than scheduled depending upon cancellations ver, all of which keeps Colo- and time required for review and/or consideration of an agenda item. 31095 30615 rado’s economy strong.”

The Woodland Park City Council is pleased to have residents of PUBLIC NOTICE the community take time to attend City Council Meetings. Attendance and participation is encouraged. Individuals wishing to be heard during Public Hearing proceedings are encouraged to be prepared and will generally be limited to five (5) minutes in WOODLAND PARK BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT order to allow everyone the opportunity to be heard. PUBLIC AGENDA – 6:30 pm, June 18, 2018 COMMENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CONSTRUCTIVE. Questions raised on non-agenda items may be answered at a Woodland Park Council Chambers later date by letter in order to facilitate proper research. 220 W. South Avenue, Woodland Park PLEASE SIGN IN TO SPEAK ON A PARTICULAR AGENDA ITEM I. ORDER & ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Written comments are welcome and should be given to the City June 7, 2018 Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Written materials will not II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 PM be accepted during regular agenda items in the interest of time. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 16, 2018 6:00 PM Farewell celebration in honor of the retirement of Judge Bruce. City Hall Council Chambers. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. A. VAR18-007 Front Yard Variance – A request by Gary & Brenda 3. CEREMONIES, PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS: Nowak for a variance of §18.06.020 to allow a carport to be located in Leclercq A. Appointments to the Downtown Development Authority. (A) Palmer B. Presentation from the Girls of the West. the front yard of Lot 53, Northwoods Subdivision Filing 3 (925 Leclercq C. Farewell remarks from the Honorable Judge Bruce and appointment of Elizabeth Northwoods Drive) in the Suburban Residential (SR) zone. McClintock as Presiding Municipal Judge. (A) Leclercq D. Proclamation regarding fire safety. (A) V. REPORTS 4. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA: (Public comment not necessary.) VI. ADJOURNMENT #30887 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: (Public comment may be heard.) Leclercq A. Approve minutes of May 17, 2018 Council Meeting. (A) Leclercq B. Cancel June 21st and July 5th Council meetings and schedule a Council meeting for Thursday June 28th, 2018. (A) District Court, Teller County, Colorado 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Court Address: 101 W. Bennett Avenue (Public comment may be heard.) Cripple Creek, CO 80813 Smith A. Discussion of hiring new City Manager. (A) Phone: (719) 689-2543 Possible Executive Session: Council will be holding an Executive Session, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for discussion of a personnel matter, specifically DATE FILED: May 16, 2018 11:52 AM the hiring of a new City Manager and conferring with the City Attorney for specific In the Matter of the Estate of FILING ID: BC6B2A5DE1A35 legal questions related to the hiring of a new City Manager and conferring with the CASE NUMBER: 2018PR30030 City Attorney for specific legal questions related to the hiring of a new City Michael Lawrence Trangmoe, Manager. COURT USE ONLY 1. Discussion on hiring City Manager Deceased 7. ORDINANCES ON INITIAL POSTING: Attorneys for Petitioner: Case Number: Pellegrino A. Consider Ordinance No. 1330 for the Woodland Park Self Storage Conditional Use Permit CUP18-001 and Site Plan Review SPR 18-001 by Woodland Park Saddle Club, THE MOLLER LAW GROUP, LLC Inc. (Property Owner) and M3XP2, LLC (Eric Smith, Applicant) for a 72,400 SF William H. Moller, #38958 2018PR30030 storage and rental facility on a 4.75-acre tract of land within Government Lots 2-3-4 of Section 30, Township 12 South, Range 68 West 6th PM (19250 E US Hwy 24) in the Whitney A. Hey, #51575 Division 11 Courtroom Service Commercial (SC) zone and set the public hearing for July 19, 2018. (QJ) 18401 E. Hwy. 24, Suite 122 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Woodland Park, CO 80863 (Public comment may be heard.) Phone Number: (719) 687-2328 Riley A. Ordinance No. 1328 to designate a Local Historic Landmark for the El Dorado Casino (Preschool in the Pines) located at 312 N. West Street with a legal description of Lots FAX Number: (719) 687-2378 1, 2 and 3, El Dorado Subdivision zoned Neighborhood Commercial (NC) as requested E-mail: [email protected]; by Osborn Property Management, LLC (Lisa and Brian Osborn, owners). (QJ) Riley B. Ordinance No. 1329 on initial posting to rezone Quaking Aspens Village 13 acre tract [email protected] of land such that the existing zoning of Multi-Family Residential Suburban (MFS) and NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO §15-12-801, C.R.S. Community Commercial (CC) are reconfigured with MFS zone located on a northerly 11 acre parcel of the 13 acre tract and the CC zone located on the southerly 2 acre parcel of the 13 acre tract with a physical address of 19569 E. US Highway 24, Woodland NOTICE TO CREDITORS Park as requested by M3XP2, LLC (Applicant) and Gary Edmonds, Quaking Aspens (Property Owner). (QJ) Pellegrino C. Consider a request by Merry Jo Larsen, Ute Pass Saddle Club, to allow on-site camping Estate of Michael Lawrence Trangmoe, Deceased Case Number 2018PR030030 from July 10-16, 2018 for the Ute Trail Stampede Rodeo event at 19250 E. HWY 24 in the Service Commercial zone district. (A) 9. NEW BUSINESS: All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal (Public comment may be heard) Representative or to District Court of Teller County, Colorado on or before the 21st day of September, 2018, or the A. None. claims may be forever barred. 10. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA. 11. REPORTS: (Public comment not necessary.) /s/ Whitney A. Hey A. Mayor’s Report. B. Council Reports. ______C. City Attorney’s Report William H. Moller, #38958 D. City Manager’s Report. Whitney A. Hey, #51575 1. Attorney for Personal Representative 12. COMMENTS ON WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: 18401 E. Hwy. 24, Ste. 122 (Public comment not necessary.) Woodland Park, CO 80863 13. ADJOURNMENT: **Per Resolution No. 90, Series 1982. #31131 (A) Administrative (QJ) Quasi-Judicial (L) Legislative 31080 Publish only this portion of form.

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COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2018-0011

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

On March 27, 2018, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s) HERMAN S ABEL Original Beneficiary(ies) MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, INC. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Date of Deed of Trust September 05, 2001 County of Recording Teller Recording Date of Deed of Trust September 12, 2001 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 523426 Original Principal Amount $152,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $133,829.09 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof.

THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN.

SURFACE ONLY: MABEL, MINERAL SURVEY NO. 16317, AS DEFINED AND LIMITED BY ITS PATENT, LYING WITHIN SECTIONS 3 AND 4, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH, RANGE 69 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M. COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO PUBLIC NOTICE Also known by street and number as: 2700 COUNTY RD 81, CRIPPLE CREEK, CO 80813. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/25/2018, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. Notice Is Hereby Given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, Education of the Woodland Park School District Re-2, Teller County, Colorado, for the 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. fiscal year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, and has been filed in the office of the

First Publication 6/6/2018 Director of Business Services where it is available for public inspection. Such budget Last Publication 7/4/2018 Name of Publication PIKES PEAK COURIER will be considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Education at the IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES administrative office conference room on June 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), Any person paying school taxes in said District may at any time prior to the final OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. adoption of the budget, file or register his/her objections thereto. A public work session Colorado Attorney General Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor P.O. Box 4503 will be conducted prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget at the regular Denver, Colorado 80203 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (800) 222-4444 (855) 411-2372 meeting of the Board of Education on June 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the administrative www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov www.consumerfinance.gov DATE: 03/27/2018 office conference room. Final adoption of the budget will be at a special board meeting Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado on June 27, 2018, at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Education Woodland Park School District Re-2 By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee Teller County, Colorado 30586

The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: MONICA KADRMAS #34904 BARRETT FRAPPIER & WEISSERMAN, LLP 1199 BANNOCK STREET, DENVER, CO 80204 (303) 350-3711 Attorney File # 7074693 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. 30849

COMBINED NOTICE - PUBLICATION CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 2017-0042

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

On December 21, 2017, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Teller records. Original Grantor(s) HIGH COUNTRY DREAMS, LLC, RYAN BLEVINS AND DIANA WISSINGER Original Beneficiary(ies) SPRING CREEK REALTY, INC., AND DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, LLC NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Current Holder of Evidence of Debt SPRING CREEK REALTY, INC., AND DISTRICT LAND OFFICE, LLC Date of Deed of Trust May 07, 2015 County of Recording Teller Recording Date of Deed of Trust May 13, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.) 679370 WHEREAS, on January 16, 2004, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by Roberta V. Winn, as Original Principal Amount $70,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance $58,582.69 Grantor, in favor of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., as Beneficiary, and the Public Trustee of Teller Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other violations thereof. County, Colorado as Trustee, and was recorded on January 23, 2004, at Reception Number 561263 in the THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED office of the Clerk and Recorder of the County of Teller, Colorado; and Also known by street and number as: VACANT LAND, CRIPPLE CREEK, CO 80813. WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban ©Public Trustees' Association of ColoradoTHE PROPERTY Revised DESCRIBED 1/2015 HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 08/01/2018, at Teller County Courthouse, 101 W. housing; and Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)' heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust , plus attorneys' fees, WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an 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. assignment recorded on April 13, 2009 at Reception Number 625526 in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of First Publication 6/6/2018 Last Publication 7/4/2018 the County of Teller Colorado. Name of Publication PIKES PEAK COURIER IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust in that IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE Paragraph 9 (a) (i) has been violated; and A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent is $199,101.46 as of May 3, 2018; and Colorado Attorney General Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor P.O. Box 4503 WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness Denver, Colorado 80203 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (800) 222-4444 (855) 411-2372 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov www.consumerfinance.gov secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; DATE: 12/21/2017 Robert W. Campbell, Public Trustee in and for the County of Teller, State of Colorado NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on May 16, 2018 at Reception No. 706838 in the records of the Teller County Clerk and Recorder, notice is hereby given that on June 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. local time, all real and By: Shirley A. Kint, Deputy Public Trustee personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: BRENDA L BARTELS #17117 Hanes & Bartels LLC 102 S TEJON, SUITE 800, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903 (719) 260-7900 public auction to the highest bidder: Attorney File # COTELL:679370-08119 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. LOT 26, PARADISE PINES TOWNHOMES FILING NO. 2, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DECLARATION RECORDED JANUARY 6, 1982, IN DRAWER 42 CARD 903, AND SUPPLEMENT RECORDED NOVEMBER 28, 1984, IN BOOK 358 PAGE 45, AND RERECORDED JANUARY 25, 1985, IN BOOK 360 PAGE 350 AND MAP RECORDED JUNE 4, 1982, IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 31, COUNTY OF TELLER, STATE OF COLORADO. Commonly known as: 550 Greenway Court Unit D, Woodland Park, CO 80863. The sale will be held at: 550 Greenway Court Unit D, Woodland Park, CO 80863. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid the lesser amount of the loan balance or the appraised value obtained by the Secretary prior to sale. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorated share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the ©Public Trustees' Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling 10% of the Secretary’s bid in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not be accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of 10% of the Secretary’s bid must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extension will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.

If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit, or at the election of

the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein, HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner no less than three (3) days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before the public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $199,101.46 as of May 3, 2018, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the deed of trust had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. #30929 Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.

Dated: May 18, 2018 Foreclosure Commissioner Deanne R. Stodden 1430 Wynkoop Street, Suite 300 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 623-1800 Email: [email protected] 30135 22 PIKES PEAK COURIER • WEDNESDAY, JUN 6, 2018

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Fri and Sat Ability to prioritize and June 8th and 9th father, brother and son passed for the Treasurer’s Office in away unexpectedly at the age Cripple Creek. manage workloads and HEALTHCARE This position issues Tax deadlines. HUGE GARAGE SALE! of 62. Redemption Certificates, Excellent problem solving Treasurer’s Deeds & skills. Moved from KS and have too Al was born on August 4, 1955 processes Abatements. This Self Starter. much stuff! and lived the majority of those position ensures Handle telephone FAMILY ADVOCATE 35 Ute Rd, years in Teller County. Al was complete statutory conversations in a courteous 1 mi. W of Divide, legendary in the hunting world and business-like manner. Bachelor’s degree or left on Lower Twin Rocks compliance of all related work experience and was always there to lend a procedures prior to and Establish and maintain road for 1.9 mi., effective working required. Daytime/eve- left on Trout Haven Rd, hand to his friends. including Tax Lien Sale, nings/weekends. Part-time Sub-taxing, Tax Sale relationships with internal follow signs up .9 miles to: and external customers. and full-time opportunities. 35 Ute Rd. Al was preceded in death by his Redemption and/or Submit resume to: father, Jose. He is survived by issuance of a Treasurer’s Be resourceful and creative June 8th (7am-?), Be tactful, diplomatic, mature [email protected] June 9th(7am-?), his wife Mary and his children Deed. No calls Qualifications: and flexible. but early shoppers welcome Garrett and Mandy, his mother High school diploma or GED Knowledge of computer June 7th (after 5pm). Grace, his brothers; Rick, Tony w/minimum of three (3) years software. Snowblower, tires/wheels and Robert, and his sister experience in related areas ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (235/55R-19, set of 4, Raquel as well as many nieces, of real estate transactions, or Must be able to: NOTICES Bridgestone Blizzak ice and nephews and cousins. any equivalent combination Receive detailed information snow tires. Used 1 year; of education and experience. through oral and written ABANDONED STORAGE Asking $450.00, paid $1100.00) Services will be held at Hayden Salary: $3,033/month plus full communication. UNIT also (Verde chrome wheels, Divide Park, Divide, CO at benefit package. Meet stringent deadlines. universal 5 lug with uniroyal Access, input and retrieve Facility: M o u n t a i n W e s t Tiger Paw tires 225/50R-17; 11:00 am on Saturday, June 9th Applications available at with a Celebration of Life Party the Teller County Centennial information from computer. Self Storage Asking $250.00 for all 4 tires Building, Understand and interpret and wheels), tools, kitchen/ to follow. 112 North A Street, written reports. 915 N Hwy 67 household, much misc., new Cripple Creek, CO Sit and/or stand 6-8 hours Woodland Park, Co. 80863 personal hygiene items 75% In lieu of flowers donations can or at per day. off retail (I am a couponer), be made to the Rocky Mountain www.co.teller.co.us. Able to lift and/or carry 10-25 Abondoned Unit: Unit B propane grill and a lot more!! Big Horn Society either via Completed application plus pounds occasionally. 4/23 website @ bighornsheep.org Substantially move wrists, MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE resume and cover letter due LOTS OF GOOD STUFF or mailed to PO Box 8320, to Human Resources by hands and fingers. Leasee: Amanda Nye 719-687-6366 314 Country Rd 781. Diver, CO 80201. Tuesday, 6/12/18 at 12 noon, 1st rd off of Painted Rock Rd. at the above address. forestedgedentalcare@ Last Known Address: gmail.com Follow signs. 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