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Lake of the Rockies housing project cruising along 156 homes to be built near Monument Lake By Dave Smith
contributing writer Like a drawn out magic trick, what is now a field of dirt will eventually turn into 156 single family homes. The first phase of 58 homes on the project’s south side could be completed and delivered as early as Spring. The Lake of the Rockies project is being built between Mitchell Road and Monument Lake. The project covers a total of about 60 acres including open spaces and public rights of way. “It’s really been smooth and everything is on track, on time and on budget. We are excited about it,” said Andy Boian, spokesman for project developer Century Communities. The company also has developments in Georgia, Nevada and Texas in addition to Colorado. Century Communities is working to make sure the project fits into the existing community as seamlessly as possible. Along the way the developer has agreed to enhance some amenities around the site and works closely with the Town of Monument to be sure all parties are on the same page, reducing any potential hurdles. “We’ve worked well with the Town of Monument,” Boian said. “I’d call it almost a partnership with Monument. We are in contact with the town a lot so we are aware of what they need and want.” One of the amenities developers have
With Monument Lake and dam in the background, a grader works to prepare the Lake of the Rockies site. Photos by Dave Smith coordinated with the town is the improvement of the lake access road. Developer’s crews have graded and widened the road already and will pave it soon. Boian said picnic shelters will be added as well, in addition to replacing the existing port-a-potties with a permanent restroom structure. “Those things are what make a project most special to us, make them unique,” Boian said. Having those improvements handled by the developer as the project progresses
is saving the Town a significant amount of time in getting them completed more quickly. “The town reached out to Century Communities,” said Monument Planning Director Mike Pesicka. “We wanted to make improvements on the lake that would take years. They graded the road, the existing access, down to the lake and will pave it next year. And we are working with them on parking improvements and picnic areas by the lake.” In return for the work Century
Communities will receive a break in the form of credits on traffic impact fees for the project. Where traffic coming from the new development is concerned there are no problems expected. Pesicka said some residents were concerned about traffic issues, especially at Mitchell and 2nd Street. There was good discussion from the few who attended public meetings, he said. Lake continues on Page 5
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District deals with recession aftermath, evaluates mergers By Norma Engelberg Contributing writer
The Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District will be moving into new administrative offices during the first week of January but this move will not affect services, whether fire or emergency medical in nature. Currently located at 166 Second St. in Monument, the new administrative offices will be locate in an office building on the southeast corner of Baptist Road and Gleneagle Drive, about 500 feet outside the district and close to the Westcott Fire Protection District office. Fire Chief Chris Truty said district officials always knew the Second Street location would be temporary, although the district’s administrative offices have been housed there for several years. “When the recession hit and the town had built a new town hall they were looking for an occupant for this building,” he said. “Monument and Woodmoor departments had just merged and were looking for office space. The newly formed district struck a deal with Monument to lease this building for $1 a year but now the town wants it back.” The process of moving is similar to any other kind of move, with the exception of making sure the necessary technology, phones, computers and Internet, is up and running before moving furniture and personnel. “These days, technology is the core of any office,” Truty said. Because some of the furniture being used in the Second Street building belongs to the town, the district has already started moving some of the new furniture its bought into the new offices. “We’ll be closing both offices for one week,” Truty said. “But the phones will be working and people will be able to get ahold of us if they need to. There will be no delays in service.” This move also means that regular district monthly meetings will be at the Monument Town Hall starting in January. Truty expects that meetings will be at the town hall for the next three years or so, while the district looks for a permanent office. Another possible change a merger with Westcott and the Larkspur Fire Protection District,
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Chief Chris Truty will only be able to sit in his office on Second Street in Monument for just a few more weeks until the district offices are moved to an office at Baptist Road and Gleneagle Drive. Photo by Norma Engelberg could have a bearing on where the district’s permanent office is located,. “A committee to explore and evaluate a merger was formed in October,” Truty said. “They’ll be looking at the pros and cons and it’s expected that it will take a year or a year and a half to complete the evaluation.” When Woodmoor and Monument fire districts merged, they spent about a year using an “authority model,” Truty said, explaining that each district kept its own board for financial reasons and another board was created to oversee both districts. After a year, the districts were consolidated, the old district organizations were dissolved and a new taxing district was formed. All the steps to be taken to consolidate the three districts will be evaluated, Truty said “There is a widespread belief that consolidation and merger is the right thing for the maximum efficiency of using tax dollars,” he added. “Most districts struggle with finances. Five, one-station districts can’t do as much as one, five-station district. No single department has enough personnel to hire a dedicated training officer, for example, or a fleet maintenance officer. Consolidation means we can share costs and create a single operational
organization at the top. Consolidation is probably the next evolution in fire districts.” The political climate for consolidation is looking good, he said but added that “The Devil is in the details.” As for other consolidations, Truty doesn’t know what the Black Forest Fire Department is planning but he said the Palmer Lake Volunteer Fire Department recently formed a committee to look at its options along that line. When it comes to finding a permanent office space, Truty doesn’t know if it will be a new building, a rehabbed building or leased space. Right now and probably for the next five years, the district will be concentrating on recovering from the recession. “We still have issues with buildings, our fleet and wages that we have to work on,” he said. Of course, while getting ready for the move, the district also has a couple of holidays to get through. “We won’t be making any staffing changes,” Truty said. “We do make a lot of Santa transports this time of year though. It seems that Santa likes arriving places on a fire engine. Maybe he thinks it’s more exciting than a sleigh.”
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Health Pavilion plans official opening Jan. 10 The first of its kind in Colorado, offers collaborative network of health, wellness and preventive services
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Artist Wendy Pearce Nelson describing the exhibit. Courtesy photo
Photo exhibit features stories from the Waldo Canyon Fire “Faces of the Fire” Exhibit Finds Permanent Home at the El Paso County Citizens Service Center Staff report Citizens visiting the County’s Citizen Service Center on Garden of the Gods Road are encouraged to a set aside a few extra minutes during their visit to view a new permanent art exhibit now on display. “Faces of the Fire,” is on display on the second floor of the building at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road. “El Paso County is proud to play a part in preserving meaningful pieces from our region’s history,” said Chair of the Board of County Commissioners Dennis Hisey. “County facilities are public buildings, and thus perfect venues for displaying such art.” “The word resiliency has a true meaning as it relates to our community and what we’ve seen over the last few years with the fires and floods and this exhibit captures our community’s ability to recover readily.” said Commissioner Sallie Clark. “We are honored and grateful to be able to display this exhibit.” “Faces of the Fire” uses the camera lens to focus on unforgettable personal stories from people whose lives were changed forever by
Waldo Canyon Fire. The photos share stories and memories of one of the worst fires in Colorado history. The project was a work of collaboration between local photographer Wendy Pearce Nelson and Colorado Springs journalist Liz Cobb, who spent many hours getting to know the individuals whose stories are displayed. “We are so delighted to find a permanent home for Faces of the Fire,” Wendy Pearce Nelson said. “Faces of the Fire” is not the only display on the walls of County office spaces. “Flights of Fancy” historic paintings are on permanent display in Centennial Hall at 200 South Cascade Avenue. The nine painted canvas murals of fairy tales and nursery rhymes were painted in the early 1930s by Leone Bradbury, a Work Projects Administration artist. A temporary exhibit at Centennial Hall features an extensive collection of black and white photographs taken throughout the Pikes Peak Region from the 1930s to the 1950s. The City Works collection highlights local landmarks and public works projects from that era and high quality individual prints are available for purchase with proceeds going to support the Old Colorado City Historical Society. Also at Centennial Hall, Artist Wendy Mike’s unique exhibit of human forms suspended in light is now on exhibit in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
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Sawfly infestation is topic of gathering Insects left swaths of ruined trees this year By Rick Gustafson
Special to Colorado Community Media Citizens looking for answers to Elbert County’s pine sawfly infestations gathered at the Elbert County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall in Kiowa on Nov. 15 to hear presentations about the insect’s life cycle, prevention, and options for treating infested trees. “This year there was a mega outbreak, and it caught everyone by surprise,” said Bill Ciesla, a forest protection specialist, to the gathering of more than 60 residents who attended the meeting. “As far as I know, we have never seen damage like we have seen this year.” Pine sawflies have been in Elbert and El Paso counties for more than a decade. The area is particularly attractive to this species of sawfly because the trees tend to be spread out, and the soil is sandy and easy to burrow. This year, aerial surveys mapped 7,400 acres of infested trees. “The sawfly is inconspicuous,” Ciesla said. “But there have been so many of them this year that you can see them flying around.” Outbreaks causing small amounts of deforestation occurred in 2005 and 2009,
Pine sawfly larvae outbreaks have been found in Elbert and southern Douglas County. Sawflys can defoliate pine trees and potentially kill them. Courtesy photo but as far as Ciesla can recall, the summer of 2014 was by far the worst he has seen. In some cases, huge sawfly colonies stripped trees before the larvae were mature enough to burrow in the ground. According to Ciesla, each year was so different that it is hard to pinpoint the cause of any of the outbreaks.
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The pine sawfly is named for the distinctive saw-toothed shape of the female’s ovipositor, an organ she uses to cut into pine needles to lay eggs. Neodiprion, the species of pine sawfly found in Elbert County, is so new that it has no common name. Discovered around 1995, this species is indigenous to North America, has a one-year life cycle, and resembles a primitive wasp though it has no stinger and is harmless to humans and animals. In the United States, this sawfly feeds on ponderosa pine needles, but it is also found on other types of evergreens growing in Mexico. Its four-stage life cycle begins in the fall when adult females lay eggs on the pine needles. The eggs are not destroyed by the extreme cold of winter and remain on the needles until they hatch in the spring, typically during a two-month window in May and June. The larvae gather into colonies to feed on the outer needle tissue, leaving the central ribs. As they mature, they grow from the size of a tiny drop of dew to an inch or longer. A caterpillar-shaped body with a large orange head makes them easy to identify, and when threatened, they rear up in unison and blow tacky bubbles of pine resin as a defense mechanism. After about two months of feeding, mature larvae drop to the ground and burrow into the soil to spin a cocoon, entering a pupal stage where, like a butterfly or moth, the larvae transform into adults. The males emerge from the pupal stage thin and agile while females emerge from their cocoons laden with more than 200 eggs and are sluggish fliers until they lay at least some of the eggs. After that, both are strong flyers and, using wind currents, can easily move into uninfested stands of trees. Ciesla warned that moderate to heavy infestations weaken trees, making them vulnerable to secondary attacks by bark beetles. Like any indigenous species, this variety of pine sawfly has natural predators, specifically mice, a species of parasitic wasp, and a nuclear polyhedrosis virus, which attacks the larvae.
According to Meg Halford, assistant district forester with Colorado State University’s Extension Office who also addressed the group, the sawfly’s natural predators are not enough to stave off moderate to heavy infestations. While there is no current plan beyond monitoring the progression of the sawflies, Halford suggested several courses of action that individual property owners can do to protect their trees. Halford advises watching trees for infestations, which become visible when the larvae hatch. Larvae start small, but colonies can be easily seen. For small infestations, a simple hose and sprayer has been found effective for clearing most of the larvae from trees. Halford recommends starting at the top and working down. Spraying is no longer effective after the larvae mature and naturally drop to the ground. “Timing is crucial,” Halford said. “The time to spray is in May and June while the larvae are feeding.” Once knocked to the ground and away from their food supply, immature larvae will die. One resident found that mixing dish soap with water was effective for cleaning larva from his trees, suggesting a mix of one quart of Dawn to 300 gallons of water. Chemical pesticides such as acephate and permethrin are effective at killing the larvae, but these broad-spectrum pesticides also kill other insects, such as bees. “If you’re going to mix it (chemicals) yourself, follow the directions,” Halford said. “Upping the concentration does no good, and you’re just spraying your money into the air. Be sure to wear PPE (personal protection equipment). These are chemicals.” For property owners uncomfortable with the idea of mixing poisonous chemicals or lacking the equipment to reach taller trees, she recommends hiring a professional. Aerial spraying is also an option for larger properties. Halford encourages property owners to coordinate their efforts to defray the cost and to notify neighbors that pesticides will be sprayed in the area.
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t disiver- The El Paso County Clerk and Recordesseder’s Office is announcing an adjusted ofs arefice hours schedule for the Christmas and eavyNew Year holidays. With this information, citizens will be able to plan ahead for wedyonddings, motor vehicle, driver’s license or othflies,er transactions they need to conduct during ctionthe holiday season. do to On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Clerk and Recorder’s Office will operate all offices from nfes-8 a.m. to 3 p.m. e lar- On Friday, Dec. 26, only the Citizens Seroniesvice Center Office will be open from 8 a.m. ions,to 5 p.m., all other offices will be closed. ound A large number of the staff from the arvaeclosed branch offices will be shifted to the ng atCitizens Service Center where they will asis nosist the customers that need services on e andDec. 26, including motor vehicle registrations, driver’s licenses, marriage licenses “Theand other services. e the Other staff members will perform necessary back-office processing. away These adjusted schedules will increase e will government efficiency during the historidish cally slow days before Christmas Eve and on ning the day between Christmas and the weekf one end when many members of the public will be traveling out of town. phate Customers are encouraged to use online g the services where possible for their convepestinience and to avoid the long wait-times that es. cals)often exist as the month’s end approaches. lfordTwo websites for frequently needed servics noes are:
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A variety of construction equipment performs grading work at the Lake of the Rockies development near Monument Lake. The first of the 156 homes are planned to be delivered in the Spring. Photo by Dave Smith
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“At Mitchell and Second the developer put in a new right only turn lane,” Pesicka explained,” that should help the intersection be a little smoother, but the train has an impact on that.” A couple highlights of the project are 17 lakefront homes that are being built and the open spaces in and around the development. “it’s unique in the amount of open space for homeowners and around the community for use by homeowners and the public,” Boian said. “There is not always an opportunity to have open space for homeowners.” One way this will happen is the addition of a five-foot wide gravel breeze trail from the south end of the project, along Mitchell Rd. and then west to the lake. To better integrate the Lake of the Rockies with the West Oak Ridge neighborhood larger lots were built on the south side to improve compatibility with existing homes. Grading work is finished now. Wet utility work is taking place now and the sewer work is completed,
Boian said. The warm winter weather is a benefit to progress in the construction of the development. Pesicka said a lot of seeding is being done to comply with a requirement that no more than 25 acres of open dirt can be on the site at one time. The Town is pleased with the work to this point. Pesicka said the main concerns from that perspective is that nearby residents and traffic experience as little interruption and disturbance as possible. Being sure the project sticks to plan in important as well. “We have a very good inspector to make sure they do that,” he said. “We support it. We are excited the development happened, especially so close to downtown. It will drive more people to the downtown area.” The development doesn’t come without benefits to Monument, many of them economic. To date the Town collected significant use taxes from permit fees, for example. “Population projections are about 400 housing occupants to use businesses in the rest of the town,” Pesicka said. “It adds to the population base and increased the property tax base.” Following the first phase of 58 homes on the project’s south side the second phase calls for 71 homes followed by a third phase of the final 27 homes.
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Happy Christmas to you and yours There is a long-standing Irish tradition that, just before Christmas, you start cleaning out everything. Give everything a good scrubbing. Clear the clutter. Sweep out the carriage house and the front walks. Clean the barn. Paint or whitewash the outbuildings. Mop the floors. Change the curtains. Wash all the linens. Make sure the windows are spotless. Some say it is to make ready for the Christ child, the new-born king. Some pass it off as preparing for Father Christmas. The Sioux tribe has a custom, though not necessarily exclusive to this time of year, of calling over all their friends and perhaps a few enemies, and giving away most of their belongings. Just start handing stuff out, the more valued the possessions, the better the person holding the giveaway is reported to feel. Ben Franklin asked the question “How many observe Christ’s birthday? How few his precepts? O ’tis easier to keep Holidays than commandments.” In the interest of cleaning things out and giving things away, I have tabbed a few holiday related posts. Nothing says it is Irish Christmas time
more effectively than a Bing Crosby carol. “One of the more surreal moments in pop music history took place Sept. 11, 1977, when the leading American pop star of the first half of the Twentieth Century met and performed with one of the more innovative rock ‘n’rollers of the last half of the century,” writes Steven Lewis of the Bing Crosby Museum. According to Lewis, it was Crosby’s idea that he and rocker David Bowie would perform “The Little Drummer Boy” as a duet but Bowie felt the song did not showcase his voice very well. As a compromise they added “Peace on Earth,” which suited Bowie’s talent very well. “The two musical spokesman of differ-
ent generations met for the first time on the morning of the taping, rehearsed for an hour and finished off their duet in only three takes,” writes Lewis. Crosby died a month later and the public did not get to see the performance until after his death. But of course, a lot of things Irish have roots in Christmas history. The Celtic festival of Alban Arthuan celebrated the Winter Solstice on December 21 in ancient times. It is, according to lore, the ancient Druidic fire festival and apparently translates as “The Light of Arthur, in honor of legends that hold King Arthur was born on the Winter Solstice. It is also called Yule, derived from “Yula,” or “Wheel of the Year’ that marks the both the shortest day and the beginning of the return of the sun, according to Clans of Ireland, Registered Charity No. 11585. The custom of burning the Yule Log is perhaps the most familiar surviving Yule tradition. But the Irish offer us other traditions that warm the heart and tickle the imagination. Carrigan continues on Page 7
A little drummer boy found the true meaning of Christmas “‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” That previous sentence, of course, is the beginning of the famous poem penned by Clement C. Moore. He authored it in 1837; more than 175 years ago. The story is a family favorite of many. Chevy Chase (aka Clark Griswold) read it to his family during the hilarious Christmas movie “Christmas Vacation.” Can you believe that film came out in 1989? Twenty-five years ago! The older I get the faster the Christmas season flies by. Before I know it, the calendar reads Dec. 24 and I am unprepared - yet again. As I’ve written before, for years I have decorated my home before the Holidays even kick off; usually a week before Thanksgiving. The decorations typically don’t come down until after New Year’s Day. Two FM radio stations in the Pikes Peak region (102.7 and 106.3) have been playing Christmas music full time since the beginning of November. I’ve been listening to various versions of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “Sleigh Ride” pretty much non-stop since Nov. 1. I just can’t get enough of those classics.
It seems like more and more people are tuning in Christmas music and decorating earlier each year. But as a kid I don’t remember it being that way. Growing up in southern California in the 1970s, most people did not begin decorating their homes - inside or out - until about two weeks before Christmas. In fact, many people did not even put up a Christmas tree, or place ornaments on it, until Christmas Eve. A classic case is seen in the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” - which was released to limited audiences Dec. 20, 1946. It is on Christmas Eve when George Bailey comes home late from a long day at work to find his family decorating the tree. George is hardly in the Christmas spirit when he walks through the door, but his view changes, thanks in large part to Clarence Odbody, Angel 2nd Class. In Charles Dickens’ classic novel “A
Christmas Carol” - published Dec. 19, 1843 - Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The next morning Scrooge is a changed man and shares his new passion for life with others who are out and about. It is also on Christmas Eve when churches have their largest attendance of the year. There’s something about going to a Christmas Eve church service - no matter your denomination - that makes that night and the next day more meaningful and special. For Christians it signifies Jesus Christ’s birth and what they believe is the true meaning of Christmas. While It’s A Wonderful Life is at the top of my must-see Christmas movie list, I try to take in other classics each season. Hardly a year goes by when I don’t watch “The Little Drummer Boy.” The stop motion television special came out in 1968 and features a young boy named Aaron, who is a misanthropic orphan who only finds enjoyment from playing his drum for his animal friends Samson (a donkey), Babba (a sheep), and Joshua (a camel). On Christmas Eve, while in Bethlehem, Aaron, upon recognizing Joshua - who had earlier been stolen from him by Ben HaraSummers continues on Page 7
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Oh, The Weather Mountain cabins Outside is Frightful… Well, as of Dec. 21st, we are officially in the winter season (even though it has felt that way for awhile)! We have two topics to cover this month. The 1st is safe driving in the weather, and the 2nd is preparation in case you are stranded in your vehicle. First, I know many of you are very experienced, good drivers. However, ice can make the best drivers have some difficulty. Just a few things to remember: 1. 4WD does not equal 4Wstop! Keep your speeds down on the ice and stay under control. 2. Keep your distance! Just because you are driving perfectly for the conditions doesn’t mean that the person in front of you isn’t about to do the automotive version of a “triple salchow”. You might need the space to react and avoid an accident. 3. Watch for changes in the road! In Monument our elevation changes a lot. Remember that the roads can be wet in the town and turn to a sheet of ice just a mile away on Monument Hill, East or West on Hwy 105, or on the winding hills of Higby. 4. Try to avoid the steep hills when it is icy. We have seen cars, plow trucks, and fire engines slide backwards down a hill on icy roads while parked. Just remember to leave early, don’t take any unnecessary risks, and stay safe. Second, we haven’t had “the big one” for awhile. We are due! In the deep snow or in a zero visibility blizzard, there is always a chance of getting stranded. Here are just a few tips so you and your family can be prepared. 1. If you have to stop or get stuck you will need a few items. These should include:
Warm blankets and/or a sleeping bag, winter clothing (hat, gloves, boots, coat, etc.), a small or collapsible shovel, a flashlight, your cell phone and a charger, non-freezable food like granola bars or trail mix, water bottles with some space left in the top to allow for freezing. These are just a few things we thought of and remember to pack more if you are traveling with the whole family. 2. Conserve your fuel. If you are stuck, use your vehicle to warm-up but otherwise leave it turned off. It is a good idea during the winter months to not let your vehicle drop below a half tank. 3. If you are running your vehicle, you will have to insure that there is a clear area around the exhaust pipe to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning (this is where that shovel will come in handy). Also, crack a window to allow some fresh air into the car. Most of all, if you don’t need to go out, please consider just staying home. Take that sick day, get some food out of the freezer, enjoy being your family, and stay warm. Wishing you a great and safe holiday season from your Monument Firefighters.
FORTY YEARS AGO Palmer Lake-MonumentWoodmoor News, Dec. 26, 1974 “I trust that the holiday season will be a most pleasant and joyous occasion in your household”. Sincerely, Ray E. Kilmer, superintendent, Lewis Palmer Schools. ••• The fourth and fifth graders from Lewis Palmer Middle School went to the planetarium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Maj. Pond and Maj. Masten were directors of the program. The program takes you back to see the sky over Bethlehem as it was when Christ was born. ••• Mr. and Mrs. Earl Engel will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. It will be held at the Monument Town Hall on Jan. 1, 1975. ••• Help Wanted: An experienced wallpaper hanger. •••
The Spanish students at Lewis Palmer Middle School had a celebration. They made tacos from scratch and made piñatas. They all had a festive, fun time. ••• Darryl Hickey, guidance counselor at Lewis Palmer Middle School and Bob Tator, operations officer at the Bank of Woodmoor, are part of a select group of men who have been called “hard adventures or just plain crazy.” They will participate in the Ad Am An Club by climbing Pikes Peak to set off fireworks. ••• It is a two day trip. Last year the temperature was -85. Two brothers, Ed and Fred Morath formed the club after they climbed the mountain in 1923. ••• Tips to save natural gas in winter: Seal out drafts, blanket your attic, set your thermostat back, clean your furnace filters, open drapes and shades on sunny days
Would you like a mountain cabin? Maybe you already live in one? As I read about early residents in the mountains, I wonder what they really called home. In Ute Pass a number started off living in tents. Tourists often brought their own, but many rented them. That was fine for the summer, but what about cold nights? Well, for sure it caused some to want something warmer. In Green Mountain Falls, there were men like Mr. Riddock. When he first came here he lived in Colorado City, then Manitou and as the Midland built up the pass, he moved to the new community of Green Mountain Falls. He had a great business going, actually more than one. He had a real estate office, but the construction company was the money maker. He sold land to the tourists, but that died off in the winter. In fact Green Mountain Falls was a ghost town all winter. Cascade, down the pass, was little better. In the first couple winters they tried to use this time to catch up on getting buildings finished, but the cold limited that. The Riddocks had a store in Green Mountain Falls, which did a good business in the summer, but as more people moved in, the competition also increased. The idea of finding a good winter location was solved when a neighboring community’s lumber yard failed. He bought the business, located in Fountain, south of Colorado Springs. The answers just rolled, one after another. The Riddocks soon had stores in the mountains and out on the plains. Land offices and
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and keep them closed on cloudy days, don’t block vents or cold air returns with furniture or drapes. ••• A “Watch Night Service” will be held at the Church at Woodmoor on New Year’s Eve at 11:15 p.m. Charles Wesley wrote the hymn “Come Let Us Use the Grace Divine” for use with such services. ••• There was a huge turnout for the meeting to support the proposed Rampart General Hospital. A decision will be made on Dec. 19. ••• Happy 1975 from C & D Auto Body. ••• Subaru 2 door Sedan, $2,597 at Kolacny Chevy Olds, Subaru in Castle Rock, Colorado’s newest Subaru dealer. ••• New Victor Electric Adder, $79.95 at the Stationery Shop in Castle Rock.
mad - and trying to reunite with him, Babba is hit by a Roman chariot. Aaron takes the sheep to the Three Wise Men to be healed, but they can’t do anything (although one insists that maybe the baby Jesus could be of help). Having no gift to bring the baby Jesus, Aaron plays his drum to entertain the child. Babba is healed and runs into Aaron’s arms as he feels kindness for the first time in his life. I don’t know about you, but I still cry during that emotional final scene. Other top-notch Christmas movies that also focus on events happening on
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lumber yards soon found customers for mountain sites in Fountain and farms to sell to summer visitors in the mountain camps. His men built what were called tent cabins all over the hills above the lake. As more visitors came to Green Mountain Falls, many of these turned into real cabins with wooden walls. A few even had log construction. If you look at early pictures of the towns all over the pass, you will see these tents. What started as a tent became an income property. Many of the farmers and ranchers on the plains rented their cabins to tourists through the summer. They often came up and stayed there in the spring or the fall, but even the most adventuresome did not spend a winter! In fact it was not until the 1950’s for some of these cabins to get running water, electricity and even heat! This was not unique to Ute Pass. Similar situations could be found all along the mountains from Trinidad to Fort Collins. The one lifeline was a railroad, but after the automobile and highways came along, even that was not a requirement! or around Christmas Eve include “The Santa Clause” with Tim Allen; “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” as told by Burl Ives; “Santa Claus is coming to Town” as told by Fred Astaire; “A Charlie Brown Christmas;” “Home Alone I and II” starring Macauley Culkin; “Scrooged” starring Bill Murray; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” - the animated version as told by Boris Karloff and the feature movie starring Jim Carrey; “The Nativity Story;” “The Family Man” starring Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni; “The original Miracle on 34th Street with Natalie Wood; and of course “Elf” starring Will Ferrell. Whatever your Christmas traditions may be, my hope is that you are enjoying this special and glorious time of the year. And as Clement C. Moore once wrote “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: I read your column in a recent “astonisher” and thought about MY coin that’s only valuable to me. My Grampa migrated to the USA in 1895, he was a carpenter. He worked around NYC for awhile until he decided he didn’t like the “big city” & migrated West. While he was in NYC he earned his first dollar which was a REAL silver dollar & he carried that dollar in his
pocket until his dying day in 1972. My Grampa was & still is my hero & he took me everywhere he went & every time he took change from his pocket I’d see that dollar which had long worn down to being just a blank slug but it meant the world to him. When he died I asked my Grama if I could have it but she said, “no, I could have it when SHE died.” Well, when she passed in 1987,
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Among my favorites is the candle in the window. A lighted candle is placed in the window of a house on Christmas Eve to welcome Mary and Joseph as they travel looking for shelter and to indicate a safe place for priests to perform mass as, during Penal Times this was a major concern. Another element of that custom was that the youngest in the house was to light it and only a girl named ‘Mary’ could extinguish the flame.
Grampa’s coin was nowhere to be found so I got a shiny new 1972 “silver dollar” from the bank & I’ve carried it ever since. That coin will never be worth more than $1.00 to ANYONE but me but to me it’s a treasure that reminds me of Grampa every time I take change from my pocket. Regards, Tom Fehr
Also the placing of Holly on doors is directly connected to Irish history as it flourished during the Holiday season and gives the poor ample means with which to decorate their dwellings. According to Ireland Information.com, “All decorations are traditionally taken down on Little Christmas (January 6) and it is considered to be bad luck to take them down beforehand. Finally, the Gaelic greeting for ‘Merry Christmas’ is ‘Nolliag Shanoa Duit’ which is pronounced as ‘null-ig hun-a dit.’ May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas. A prosperous and happy Christmas to you.
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Pet memorial Christmas tree up again in Fox Run Park Ornaments are placed on tree in memory of pets that are no longer with us By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com The spirits of Daisy Mae, Otis and Duke live on in a special little section of Fox Run Regional Park at what is commonly referred to as the pet memorial Christmas tree. It is located near the corner of Baptist Road and Roller Coaster Road. “I first noticed the tree about four or five years ago,” said Fox Run area resident Craig Fleischmann. “I made it a point to walk by it on hikes with my dogs and noticed that each year more and more ornaments were placed on the tree.” Fleischmann, who owns a border collie (Joe) and two Pomeranians (Zeke and Stuart) is one of hundreds of Fox Run area residents who routinely walk the spacious woods with their pets. Seven years ago Fleischmann had to put down his beloved Pekingese named Jimmy. But it wasn’t until Christmas 2012 that Fleischmann and his family honored Jimmy with an ornament of his own to place on the tree in Fox Run Park. The Fleischmanns wrote Jimmy’s name on a dapper dressed Santa Claus ornament and selected a special branch to display it. “The tree usually goes up sometime around Thanksgiving and comes between Christmas and New Year’s Day,” Fleischmann said. “I think it’s great that somebody came up with this idea to remember their pets. It’s a great way to memorialize our pets. It gives you a place to reflect on your horses, cats and dogs.” Fleischmann does not know who puts the ornaments up and takes them down
The Pet Christmas Tree Memorial at Fox Run Park has grown in popularity over the years. Photos by Craig Fleischmann each year, but it is obvious that a lot of thought is put into the project. Several stockings are also placed on the tree with “treats” for owners to share with their animals. There is also a sign placed on the tree that describes how it came into existence. It states that in 2007, three days before Christmas, a family’s 10-year-old Golden Retriever Daisy May became ill and died. The sign also describes how two of the family’s other pets - a boxer named Otis and an-
other Golden Retriever named Duke died in following years. The family decided to honor their pet’s lives by hanging ornaments on the specially selected tree in Fox Run. By 2011, 150 ornaments were hung on the tree. “Daisy Mae loved the park, especially during the winter, and this spot was her absolute favorite,” the sign reads. “She spent hours and hours running and walking with us and rolling in the snow right in this clearing.”
The final line in the poem states “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.” “This time of year I make the tree a destination on my walks,” Fleischmann said. “The dogs like it because they get a treat. Sometimes I thrown in a treat and add to the bounty.” The nest time you walk by the pet memorial Christmas tree in Fox Run Park make it a point to remember any pets you have had over the years and perhaps you might want to add an ornament of your own.
The Pet Tree Memorial in Fox Run Regional Park is heart-warming dedication to the memory of former pets.
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People from all over the Tri-Lakes – and beyond – are encouraged to add a memorial to a late pet at the Pet Memorial Tree at Fox Run Regional Park.
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Palmer Ridge boys’ basketball team off to best start in school history The Bears are 6-0 and looking like a serious playoff contender once again By Danny Summers
dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Palmer Ridge High School boys’ basketball team is 6-0 and off to its best start in the program’s history. Senior 6-foot-5 swingman Matt Cameron is averaging 22 points per game to lead the club. Cameron, a dual threat who can dominate in the paint and shoot from the perimeter, scored a career-high 34 points in the Bears’ 53-47 victory over Steamboat Springs on Dec. 13. Cameron is second on the team in rebounding with 5.8 per game. As a junior, Cameron led the team in scoring (19.2 ppg), rebounds (6.4) and blocks (1.2). “Matt is having a solid season, but other seniors have stepped up and that’s made a big difference,” said Palmer Ridge coach Nick Mayer. “Cole Hurford is playing unbelievable right now, and Matt Kostenbauer is doing a great job as well. Those three have been on varsity since they were freshmen and the guys have rallied around their leadership.” Hurford is averaging 10 points per game and a team-leading 2.3 assists from the point guard position. Kostenbauer `s 4.3 rebounds per game rank third on the team. Another senior, Jordan Swango, is averaging 7.3 ppg, 2 assists, and leads the team in steals with 2.8 per game. Junior Isaiah Sanders has been a dominant force inside, pulling down a team-leading 6.3 rebounds per game while scoring about 4 points per contest. “Isaiah is just a hard-nosed blue collar kid who works hard every night,” Mayer said. The Bears are getting the job done both ends of the court, averaging 60 points a game while holding the opposition to 46. Palmer Ridge doesn’t play again until Jan. 7 when it hosts Cheyenne Mountain (an Elite Eight team a year ago) in the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference opener for both teams. The Bears will again play District 38 rival LewisPalmer in a home-and-home series in league, with games taking place Jan. 28 at Lewis-Palmer and Feb 20 at Palmer Ridge in the regular-season finale for both teams. “When we get to league it will be one game at a time,” said Mayer, a Lewis-Palmer graduate. “It will be a battle every night with whoever we play.” The PPAC is one of the best conferences in the state year in and year out. Lewis-Palmer won back-to-back state championships in 2012 and 2013. Sand Creek got to the state semifinals last season. Sierra won a state title before the league broke up following the 2011-12 season. Palmer Ridge advanced to the playoffs last season and defeated Mitchell in a first-round game. “I like our chances again this season,” Mayer said. “We have a loose group and they are playing well together.”
Palmer Ridge senior forward Matt Cameron, in white jersey with ball, is averaging 22 points per game this season and is a big reason why the Bears are off to a 6-0 start. Courtesy photo
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Woodmoor’s Greg O’Donnell getting his kicks at CSU-Pueblo The kicker played in the Dec. 20 Division II National Champioship football game with the ThunderWolves By Danny Summers
dsummers @coloradocommunitymedia.com Greg O’Donnell knew that the Colorado State University-Pueblo football team was on the rise when he signed his national letter intent with the school on Feb. 2, 2011. But the Woodmoor resident had no idea the program would reach national prominence in such a short amount of time. On Saturday, Dec. 20, the right-footed placekicker joined the rest of his ThunderWolves teammates at 20,000-seat Sporting Park in Kansas City for the Division II National Championship game. The game was seen nationally on ESPN2. “I knew we were going to be successful once I got (to CSU-Pueblo) and I knew we had a good shot of making it to the National Championship game,” O’Donnell said. “We’ve had some great seasons leading up to this, but just came up short. “When I saw the guys we coming back this year I knew we had a very good shot.” O’Donnell grew up attending Monument schools; Kilmer Elementary, Prairie Winds Elementary and Creekside Middle School. But because of his strong catholic background (his family attends church at St. Peter in Monument), O’Donnell chose to
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attend St. Mary’s High School in Colorado Springs. It was at St. Mary’s where O’Donnell shined and caught the attention of CSUPueblo head coach John Wristen. “Coach Wristen recruited me and I was just so honored that he wanted me to be part of his program,” O’Donnell said. O’Donnell red-shirted his freshman season in 2011 as CSU-Pueblo rolled to its first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) championship. The ThunderWolves won the league title again this season for a fourth consecutive time. “The time has gone by so fast; it seems like just last year I got here,” said O’Donnell, who had converted 19 of his 32 field goal attempts and 61 of 62 extra point attempts heading into the title game with No. 1 seed Minnesota State-Mankato (14-0). CSU-Pueblo is 13-1 this season with its lone loss coming to Fort Lewis (23-22 on Oct. 11). O’Donnell made all three of his field goal attempts in that game, but the loss dropped the ThunderWolves in the national polls and they ended up being the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. CSU-Pueblo was the No. 1 overall seed in the playoffs in 2011 and 2012, and the No. 3 seed in 2013. The ThunderWolves advanced to this year’s title game with postseason victories over Angelo State (52-14), Ohio Dominion (31-28) and West Georgia (10-7). O’Donnell had what ultimately proved to be the deciding field goals in the victories over Ohio Dominion and West Georgia. “That’s always a good feeling when
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Colorado State University-Pueblo place kicker Greg O’Donnell grew up in Monument and attended St. Mary’s High School in Colorado Springs. He helped the ThunderWolves to the Division II championship game this season. Courtesy photo you know that you made a difference,” O’Donnell said. O’Donnell’s career long field goal of 53 yards came in 2013 vs. New Mexico Highlands. His long field goal this season is 49 yards, Oct. 4 in a 17-7 victory over Adams State. “I missed my first four field goals that game, including a 21-yarder,” O’Donnell said with the smile. “But my teammates or coach Wristen never doubted me. They showed me a lot of love. “When I made my final kick of the game that was a big relief.” O’Donnell had one of his best games of the season in Week 2 against Sam Houston State, when he converted 4 of 5 field goal attempts, including a long of 46. O’Donnell is majoring in business management and is on scheduled to graduate in 2016. He has been honored to be on the prestigious Fred Mitchell Award Watch List as a freshman and sophomore. The Watch List for the Fred Mitchell Award includes 34 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Division II, III, Nation-
al Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) collegiate place-kickers that were nominated by their colleges for excellence on the football field and in the community. The Watch List includes place-kickers from more than 750 eligible colleges. As a redshirt freshman in 2012, O’Donnell led the ThunderWolves in scoring with 87 points, going 13-for-16 in field goal attempts and 48-for-51 in PAT’s. A 2012 Fred Mitchell Award finalist, he set school records for most points (87) and field goals (13) by a freshman, and has made his last 10 field goal attempts; the second-longest streak in school history. Additionally, in 2013, O’Donnell was the RMAC Special Teams Player of the Week three times. O’Donnell said that he would like to kick at a higher level after college. “It’s something you dream about when you’re a kid,” O’Donnell said. “If I want to get there I have to put in a lot of work and see where that takes me.”
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Business Buzz: Village Inn wants to serve those who serve us Staff Report To celebrate the holiday season, Village Inn is kicking off its second annual Serving Those Who Serve Us campaign to honor those who serve the community and cannot always be home for the holidays. Whether it’s a doctor or nurse on call, a firefighter working on Christmas Eve, a police officer on duty Christmas Day, or active or retired military personnel from the local community - Village Inn wants to make sure these first responders still have a sweet and happy holiday. With Serving Those Who Serve Us, Village Inn gives people the
chance to nominate local heroes to enjoy “The Best Pie In America” by receiving a dozen free whole pies to enjoy and share with their family and colleagues over the holidays. Launched last year, the Serving Those Who Serve Us program received hundreds of nominations and honored first responders all over the country for service to their local community. Nominators are limited to one nomination per holiday that can be made online through http:// www.villageinn.com/servingthosewhoserveus/ or by clicking on the link to the nomination form on Village Inn’s Facebook page. Selected winners will be notified and a pie delivery will be coordinated. Nominations for Village Inn’s “Serving Those Who Serve Us” ends at 9 am MDT on 12/31/14.
THINGS TO DO
EDITOR’S NOTE: To add or update a club listing, e-mail calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com.
Professional
PIKES PEAK Workforce Center offers monthly classes on topics such as resume writing, interview skills and more. Workshops are free and take place at the main office, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 1107, Colorado Springs. Call 719-667-3730 or go to www.ppwfc.org. TRI-LAKES BUSINESS Networking International meets from 8-9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the Mozaic Inn in Palmer Lake. Call Elizabeth Bryson at 719-481-0600 or e-mail ebryson@farmersagent.com. TRI-LAKES CHAMBER Busi-
ness After Hours meets from 5-7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at various locations. Free to members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www. trilakeschamber.com.
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ness Networking Group meets at 7:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday at Willow Tree Cafe, 140 2nd St., Monument. New members welcome. If District 38 is delayed or cancelled, their will be no meeting. Yearly membership dues are $20. Call 719 481-3282 or go to www.trilakeschamber.com.
tion. The grouip will not meet in December.
WOODMOOR BUSINESS
BINGO BY the Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 is conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/ bingo.htm for more information.
ADULT RECREATIONAL and intermediate pick up volleyball is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Call Claudia at 719-313-6662 for details.
Group Meeting is the second Monday of every month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Woodmoor Barn, 1691 Woodmoor Dr. We are Woodmoor residents offering products and services to the community. New members welcome. For more information, call Bobbi Doyle at 719-331-3003 or go to www.woodmoorbusinessgroup.com.
Recreation
AMATEUR RADIO Operators, W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Monutemnt Fire Protection District Station 1, 18650 Hwy 105. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Contact Joyce Witte at joycewitte@ gmail.com or 719-488-0859 for more informa-
BIG RED Saturday Market. Fresh vegetables and fruit, bakery items, local honey, crafts, jewelry, pet stuff and more are for sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Big Red Saturday market at Second and Jefferson streets in Monument. The money benefits Lewis-Palmer community schools.
SALOME’S STARS
crossword • sudoku
FOR THE WEEK OF DEC 22, 2014
GALLERY OF GAMES
ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 19) Your love of the holidays creates a special bond between you and the people in your life. Use this as a way of building stronger relationships that will carry over well beyond this time. TAURUS (Apr 20 to May 20) A new approach could go a long way toward resolving a painful estrangement, especially at this holiday time. And since your aspects favor friendship this week, why not go ahead and try it?
& weekly horoscope
GEMINI (May 21 to Jun 20) Your positives continue to dominate, and any negative factors that squeeze in can be dealt with easily. The secret is to tackle them at once and not allow them to benefit by your neglect. CANCER (Jun 21 to Jul 22) Good news: A colleague’s remarks could help you move toward ultimately resolving that persistent workplace situation. Meanwhile, enjoy the holidays with loved ones.
crossword • sudoku & weekly horoscope
GALLERY OF GAMES
LEO (Jul 23 to Aug 22) No one reflects the bright holiday more than all you Leos and Leonas who love the shimmer and glimmer of the season. P.S.: There just might be a very special something from Santa. VIRGO (Aug 23 to Sept 22) Celebrate the holidays by being more receptive to new experiences. Overriding the Virgo reluctance to try new things could be the best gift you’ve given yourself in a long while. LIBRA (Sept 23 to Oct 22) Good news about a loved one makes the holidays even more festive. Expect some unexpected gifts, so be prepared with a few nicely wrapped packages of goodies to offer in return. SCORPIO (Oct 23 to Nov 21) The holiday season provides an opportunity to meet new people, some of whom you might even consider “worthy” enough to join the Scorpio’s select group of friends. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 to Dec 21) You always bring your own wonderful sparkle and light to the holidays, and don’t be surprised if this year someone special reaches out to respond to your warmth in kind. CAPRICORN (Dec 22 to Jan 19) Togetherness is the dominant theme for the Goat’s holiday celebrations this year. That means reaching out to bring everyone you care for into your very own special circle of light. AQUARIUS (Jan 20 to Feb 18) A reminder of a very special moment from the past makes the holidays more memorable for the romantic Aquarian. New friendships hold the promise of a romantic future as well. PISCES (Feb 19 to Mar 20) Getting into the swim of things for all you party-loving Pisceans is easy enough this holiday season. And, of course, you can expect to impress people wherever you go. BORN THIS WEEK: Your dedication brings you the success you strive for, and your generosity impels you to reach out and help others on their way up.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Hal A. Huggins, a/k/a Hal Alan Huggins, Dr. Huggins, Dr. Hal Alan Huggins, Dr. Hal A. Huggins, Hal Huggins, Hal Huggins DDS, Deceased Case Number: 2014PR31341
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dolores Ann Quinlisk, Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 380
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard Lee Perry, Sr., aka Richard L. Perry, Sr., Deceased Case Number: 2014 PR 31337
SECOND NOTICE TO MORTGAGEES IN THE PARADISE VILLAS COMMUNITY
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before April 30, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso County, Colorado on or before April 24, 2015 or the claims may be forever barred.
Notice is hereby given that on or after the 19th day of January, 2015, Woodmoor Water and Sanitation District No. 1 anticipates making final settlement with Coblaco Services, Inc. for all materials furnished and for all labor performed under the contract with Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District No. 1 dated September 22, 2014, for the North Tank Strip and Recoat project.
Michael R. Quinlisk Personal Representative 8340 Chipita Park Road Cascade, Colorado 80809
Richard L. Perry, Jr. Personal Representative 17825 Sunburst Drive Monument, Colorado 80132
Legal Notice No: 932408 First Publication: December 17, 2014 Last Publication: December 31, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
Legal Notice No: 932411 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: January 7, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of El Paso, County, Colorado or on or before April 24, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Linda Bluhm Personal Representative c/o Holland & Hart, LLP 90 S. Cascade Avenue, Suite 1000 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Legal Notice No.: 932412 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: January 7, 2015 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
Second Notice is hereby given to all first mortgagees within the Paradise Villas community in El Paso County, Colorado, that the Paradise Villas Owners Association, Inc. is seeking mortgagee approval of a proposed Limited Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Paradise Villas (the “Proposed Amendment”). The Proposed Amendment can be obtained at the following address: HindmanSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road, Ste. 300, Arvada, CO 80002. Failure of any mortgagee to deliver a negative response to the Paradise Villas Owners Association, Inc., c/o HindmanSanchez P.C., 5610 Ward Road, Suite 300, Arvada, CO 80002, within 60 days shall be deemed consent on behalf of the mortgagee. Legal Notice No.: 932410 First Publication: 12/24/2014 Last Publication: 12/24/2014 Published in: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
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Until noon on January 15th, 2015 Woodmoor Water & Sanitation District No. 1 will receive at its office located at 1845 Woodmoor Drive, Monument, CO 80132, any verified claims respecting such work with effect as provided in Section 107, Article 26, Title 38, Colorado Revised Statues, Legal Notice No.: 932413 First Publication: December 24, 2014 Last Publication: December 24, 2014 Publisher: The Tri-Lakes Tribune
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