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VOLUME 126 | ISSUE 25

Recall effort targets all 3 county commissioners Commissioners deny claims they ‘ignored citizens’ concerns’ BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Some residents of western Elbert County have launched a petition effort in support of recalling all three county commissioners — Rick Pettitt, Christopher Richardson and Grant Thayer. In a lengthy statement posted online at recallelbertcounty.com, recall backers accuse the commissioners of having “repeatedly ignored citizens’ concerns, the people’s welfare and the county’s regulations” and point to issues involving the Spring Valley Ranch development in the county. “Elbert County is growing and that growth requires roads and water,” the statement, accessed July 30, says. “Most citizens are not against growth. Citizens are against the county’s elected officials relieving developers the obligation to build the infrastructure their growth necessitates.” Richardson and Thayer were re-elected last November. Pettitt was elected in 2018. Residents held a meeting to discuss the recall on July 24 at the Elizabeth American Legion. Nineteen people attended.

UCHealth, Denver Health operate across metro Denver and beyond BY JOHN INGOLD THE COLORADO SUN

believe we can work through them collectively,” McNeely wrote in her statement to the Kiowa Schools community. “It was brought to my attention that many of our patrons are not aware of an edict that was passed in our state’s legislation,” she wrote, noting the prohibitions of Senate Bill 21-116. She noted that “the school district will be fined TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) monthly if all our

Two more major health systems in Colorado announced July 28 that they will require their employees to be vaccinated against coronavirus by the fall. UCHealth, which operates the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, UC Health Highlands Ranch Hospital and 10 others, will require staff to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1. Denver Health will require its employees to be vaccinated by Nov. 1. UCHealth has about 24,000 employees. In addition to hospitals, UCHealth has clinics, stand-alone emergency rooms, offices and other operations in Arvada, Centennial, Commerce City, Denver, the Inverness area, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker, Thornton and other locations, according to its website. “After fighting COVID-19 for more than a year, and as the dangerous Delta variant has become the dominant strain in Colorado and elsewhere, it is clear that vaccination against this disease is essential to protect our employees, along with our patients and visitors,” Elizabeth Concordia, president and CEO of UCHealth, said in a statement. “We know that vaccination will also improve health and safety within the

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Elbert County recall petitioners at a booth set up off of Delbert Road on July 28. From left: Kahl Forington, Chuck Boyd and Susan Rudman.

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PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON

Kiowa superintendent gives update on mascot change New state law bars use of Native American team names in public schools BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

On June 28, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law banning Native American mascots in public schools throughout the state. The law prohibits any “name,

symbol, or image that depicts or refers to an American Indian tribe, individual, custom, or tradition that is used as a mascot, nickname, logo, letterhead, or team name for the school.” On July 21, Kiowa Schools Superintendent Dr. Silvia McNeely released a statement as to the tentative plan to comply with the new law. The district’s teams are called the Indians. “I am anticipating a great year this year; even though we may be facing unexpected challenges, I

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Lone Tree couple runs all over the world Marathons have allowed Sorensens to jump from continent to continent BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Carol and Steve Sorensen on what they call the “hill from hell,” the steepest road in the COURTESY PHOTOS Southern Hemisphere at around 40 degrees.

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When Steve Sorensen set a goal to run a marathon before turning 60, he and his wife, Carol, had no idea it would lead to them running in major races across multiple continents. Since 2013, the Lone Tree couple has run all over the world. The couple ran with wildebeests, rhinos and zebras in South Africa, watched nearby penguins as they ran in Antarctica and saw many of the Seven Wonders of the World as their trek to run in every continent has continued. Carol said when her husband first started talking about wanting to run a marathon as a 60th-birthday milestone, she had no interest in participating since she had already run in a marathon. However, when Steve reached his first goal, he started researching and learning more about races held all over the world, Carol said she was not about to miss out on the opportunity to travel and see amazing things even if it meant more running. “When we started looking at running in every continent, I had no idea where you would run in places like Africa or Asia,” Carol said. The couple agreed that one of the most amazing and hard runs was the Big 5 race in South Africa. Calling it the “hill from hell,” to reach the finish line, the couple had to run up one of the steepest roads in the Southern Hemisphere. Besides getting up the steep hill, Steve said it was fascinating to look around and see a herd of wildebeests running. The couple said there was some anxiety as local officials kept watch over lions nearby. In Paris, the race started at the Arc de Triomphe, running down the entirety of the Champs-Élysées, past the Louvre, Norte Dame, the Bastille, into the Bois de Vincennes. They continued back on the Rive Gauche, passing Shakespeare and Co. bookstore, Les Invalides and into the Bois de Boulogne. In the

shadows, the Eiffel Tower could be seen throughout the entire marathon. “For us, it has really become all about the experience and seeing the world,” said Carol, 55. “You find that there is a true community around running once you get into it. We have truly met some of the most amazing people.” To date, the couple has reached their goal, racing in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, Europe, Antarctica and Africa. With each continent, Carol said they had to the rely on the training they were able to do in Colorado, finding a few surprises along the way. Besides the tough hill climb in Africa, the couple said they were surprised at the climate in Antarctica, expecting it to be colder. “You think you are going to be freezing the entire time and it is really not,” Carol said. “You do have to run on river rock and unstable areas. You do all this in moments where the sun is shining one moment and then snow is falling the next.” Steve and Carol said they have gained so much in learning about the food and culture in every location. In one marathon, Carol and Steve ran around Buddhist temples where they saw the locals plowing fields with oxen. “Just understanding the splendor of running among these 2,000 Buddhist temples was amazing,” Steve said. “The people here have a love and care for everything.” Steve said the children in the area saw Carol and ran up to her, giving her handfuls of wildflowers. Steve joked that one child gave him one flower. “There is a true human connection with the people you run with and the people you connect with in every place,” Carol said. “It really gets you out of your comfort zone to open your mind and see the world through a totally different lens.” Carol and Steve, both retirees from the corporate world, said they will continue to participate in as many races in other countries and here in the U.S. as they can. Along the way, Steve started a photography business to sell images and document the journey.

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Carol and Steve Sorensen take a moment to enjoy the Victoria Falls Bridge that spans COURTESY PHOTO the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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Plan aims to ease path to early childhood teaching CU Denver gets grant as part of project to make degree programs more accessible BY ANN SCHIMKE CHALKBEAT COLORADO

The University of Colorado Denver is launching a statewide effort to make it easier for new and existing early childhood teachers to earn college degrees. The university won a $2.3 million grant from a funders group called the Early Educator Investment Collaborative to bring together a coalition of university, community college, and state leaders over the next 2 1/2 years. The kickoff meeting was held at the beginning of July. The effort unfolds at a pivotal time in Colorado, with planning for a new early childhood agency and a statefunded universal preschool program underway. It also comes amid a pandemic that spotlighted the importance of early childhood teachers, but also the low pay and long hours that can put college classes out of reach for many of them. Kristie Kauerz, the director of CU Denver’s National P-3 Center, said research increasingly indicates that a college degree, especially one focused on early childhood, boosts education quality for young children. College degrees also bolster

the early childhood workforce’s argument for higher wages, she said. The grant project aims to make Colorado’s degree programs more accessible to early childhood teachers, ensure that the curriculum offered is high quality and culturally relevant, and institute policy reforms to help sustain improvements long-term. In Colorado, there are a variety of ways to become an early childhood teacher, ranging from earning a two-year or four-year degree to taking various non-college training courses. But Kauerz said noncollege trainings often must be repeated every few years and don’t earn teachers college credit. “It’s just this hamster wheel of taking professional learning but it never actually builds to a degree,” she said. Still, Kauerz said it’s often inconvenient and difficult for early childhood teachers to earn a degree. “You’re in a classroom (teaching) for 10 hours a day and then you’re supposed to go to class on a campus?” With this grant, she said, “Higher ed is saying we’re willing to change how we make degrees available to teachers.” Besides CU Denver, higher education participants in the project include Metropolitan State University of Denver, the University of Northern Colorado, the University of Colorado -Colorado Springs, and the state’s community college system. Representatives from the state’s education department, higher edu-

The University of Colorado Denver is seen in the foreground against the city skyline. COURTESY OF CU DENVER

cation department, office of early childhood, Early Childhood Leadership Commission, and governor’s office will also participate. The grant will pay for a new position at the Colorado Department of Higher Education: the director of early childhood education workforce policy. Sondra Ranum, who previously worked at Teach for America Colorado and the Colorado Department of Education, started in that role July 6. Kauerz said the grant will also pay for “success coaches” who will advise students seeking early childhood degrees at participating colleges and universities.

CU Denver was among six recipients nationwide to receive a grant from the Early Educator Investment Collaborative to improve early childhood teacher preparation systems. The collaborative consists of eight foundations, including the Bezos Family Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. (Both foundations are funders of Chalkbeat.) This story is from Chalkbeat Colorado, a nonprofit news site covering educational change in public schools. Used by permission. For more, and to support Chalkbeat, visit co.chalkbeat.org.

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Veteran Colo. journalist Linda Shapley named publisher She’ll lead Colo. Community Media newspapers and websites, including this one

‘Anyone who knows me knows I am an ardent supporter of local news, and my main goal is to tirelessly work at building a team that strengthens the bond a community has with its newspaper.’

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The new owners of Colorado Community Media have named Linda Shapley the news company’s publisher. Shapley, a lifelong Coloradan, has been a senior news executive at The Denver Post and Colorado Politics magazine in a career in print and digital news and communication spanning more than 30 years. She will lead CCM’s two-dozen Colorado newspapers and websites, including this one, as well as other publications as the company’s first publisher since the May announcement of its sale by Jerry and Ann Healey to The Colorado News Conservancy, a partnership of The Colorado Sun and the National Trust for Local News dedicated to fostering community journalism. CCM newspapers servce Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and Weld counties. “I am excited and honored to be assuming this role, especially during such a critical time in our industry,” Shapley said. “Anyone who knows me knows I am an ardent supporter of local news, and my main goal is to tirelessly work at building a team that strengthens the bond a community has with its newspaper.” Shapley has been managing editor of Colorado Politics, affiliated with the Colorado Springs Gazette and Denver Gazette, since October 2019. Before that she was customer experience director at communications company Deke Digital and managing editor of The Denver

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Post, overseeing news operations and coverage. Larry Ryckman, co-founder and editor of The Colorado Sun, said he was excited to be able to work with his former Post colleague again. Ryckman noted that Shapley “worked in many different roles and departments during her time at The Post and oversaw print production for news events large and small. She also led The Post’s community engagement initiative along with other operational duties.” Prior to The Post, Shapley worked at The Kansas City Star, the Greeley Tribune and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is a Colorado State University graduate and a former vice president of the Denver Press Club. Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro, CEO of the National Trust for Local News and a Colorado News Conservancy board member, said CCM’s owners “conducted an extensive, thorough search, and a number of highly qualified applicants expressed interest in the position. In Linda we found an experienced leader with a

combination of strong newsroom chops, organizational skills and budgeting acumen. She’s a great listener, has boundless energy and is passionate about community news. On top of all that, she is a lifelong Coloradan with deep roots in Weld County.” Shapley joins CCM on Aug. 23. CCM publications include the Arvada Press, Brighton Standard Blade, Canyon Courier, Castle Pines News-Press, Castle Rock NewsPress, Centennial Citizen, Clear Creek Courant, Commerce City Sentinel Express, Denver Herald-Dispatch, Douglas County News-Press, Elbert County News, Englewood Herald, Evergreen Lifestyles, Fort Lupton Press, Golden Transcript, Highlands Ranch Herald, Jeffco Transcript, Life on Capitol Hill, Littleton Independent, Lone Tree Voice, Northglenn/ Thornton Sentinel, Parker Chronicle, South Platte Independent, Washington Park Profile and Westminster Window, plus two shoppers, AdCo Advertiser and 285 Hustler.

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Larkspur event is back after year lost to pandemic BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After a year off due to the pandemic, King Henry and the Colorado Renaissance Festival have returned to Douglas County for the 2021 season. Opening in early July, the festival, in its 44th year, continues over eight weekends through Aug. 22. As in years past, visitors can experience a magical tour through time and legend. The village streets and pathways are filled with master revelers, artisans working hard to SEE FESTIVAL, P7

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Purple reigns at Chatfield Farms Lavender plants (and butterflies) put on a show at Botanic Gardens site BY MARK HARDEN MHARDEN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Some 2,000 lavender plants are showing off their color these days at the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms location adjacent to the Jefferson County part of Littleton, and butterflies are an added attraction. The Lavender Garden was first installed in 2015 and features two species of lavender that thrive in Colorado’s dry, sunny climate and in Chatfield Farms’ sandy loam soils. SEE CHATFIELD, P9

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The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo is ready to ride!

Join your friends and neighbors through August 8 for old-fashioned family fun. Visit Discovery Ranch and become a farmer for the day! Join in the stick-horse rodeo or pie-eating contest. Enjoy live music, classic fair food, as well as – a foodie’s favorite – food trucks. For more information, a schedule of events or to purchase tickets online visit FairandRodeoFun.com or call 720-733-6941.

School Zone safety is a shared responsibility Drivers - please follow traffic laws, such as school zone speed limits. Pedestrians - please observe all streetcrossing safety procedures at all times. For additional street-crossing tips and associated traffic information please visit douglas.co.us and search for School Zones.

Visit prehistoric times A butterfly takes a ride in a toy boat in the Butterfly House at the Denver Botanic PHOTO BY LINDA KOTSAFTIS / SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA Gardens’ Chatfield Farms.

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Next to the Lavender Garden is the Butterfly House, where monarchs and many other species frolic around you. Other butterflies — not to mention plenty of bees — are drawn to the lavender outside. The 700-acre Chatfield Farms site also features wildflower gardens, historic farm buildings, nature trails that afford bird-watching opportunities, tours, a play area and more. Longer trails with sweeping views are available next door at Jefferson County’s Hildebrand Ranch Park.

Chatfield Farms is located on Deer Creek Canyon Road west of South Wadsworth Boulevard, across from Chatfield Reservoir, just south of C-470. Most days, the site is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; on Saturday hours are 9 to 5. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors, active military and veterans with ID, children and students with ID. Kids 2 and under are admitted free. During COVID conditions, capacity is limited at Chatfield Farms. Timed admission tickets must be purchased in advance and are not available onsite. For more information and to buy tickets, visit botanicgardens. org/chatfield-farms.

More than 11,000 years ago, at the end of the last Ice Age, mammoths roamed Douglas County. Learn all about it by taking a tour of the world-renowned Lamb Spring Archaeological Preserve. For more information and available tour dates visit lambspring.org/free-tours

Live Town Hall meetings Did you know Douglas County offers Live Town Hall meetings, inviting you to engage in the local issues of importance to you and your neighbors? Register at douglas.co.us/townhall to ensure you are contacted about all future Live Town Halls – it’s always your choice whether or not to participate. Registering will also allow you to receive online surveys so that you may share what topics YOU want to hear more about.

What’s happening with your County government? Our commitment to open and transparent government includes online posting of information about public meetings at which the business of government is conducted. To view public meeting agendas, participate in-person or remotely, or watch select meetings via live stream visit douglas.co.us and search for Meetings and Agendas.

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communities UCHealth serves, and we want to set an example and help bring an end to this pandemic.” The move comes a little more than a week after Arizona-based Banner Health, which operates four hospitals in northeast Colorado, announced a vaccine mandate for its staff by Nov. 1. Momentum for a mandate for health care workers is growing across the country — the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said recently that it will require its frontline health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including those who work at the VA’s facilities in Colorado. At press time, Colorado’s other major hospital systems — Centura Health, HealthONE and SCL Health — had not issued a vaccine mandate. But that may change. Some of them have expressed an interest in waiting until the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gives full approval to the coronavirus vaccines, which are currently approved The exterior of the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, photographed on Oct. 18, 2019. The under a fast-track emergency use PHOTO BY JOHN INGOLD/THE COLORADO SUN hospital is the flagship of the UCHealth system. authorization. against the flu. Those mandates alof Colorado School of Medicine, Full approval could come for at Barron, senior medical director of low workers to be exempted for valinfection prevention and control for but the systems moving forward least one vaccine in the coming at the same time makes it easier to UCHealth. weeks. id medical or religious reasons, and coordinate crossover training and “As a health care entity, it’s our UCHealth said officials are conthe coronavirus vaccine mandates education, she said. obligation to set that standard. It’s will have the same exemptions. fident the vaccine mandate would Denver Health and UCHealth a great example for the community In addition to protecting patients withstand any possible objections. both estimate that current vac… we really want this pandemic to who enter the hospitals, mandates “So far when they’ve been chalcination rates for employees are be over,” Barron said. for health care workers are also lenged in other states, those state UCHealth did not coordinate with around 85%. UCHealth is offering courts have held up the notion seen as a way to preserve staff from Denver Health, where many doctors staff a $500 incentive to get fully they can mandate vaccinations getting sick and being unable to vaccinated by Aug. 22, a program are also faculty at the University for employees,” said Dr. Michelle care for others during a case surge. that leaders at the hospital system “About 94% of our hospitalized believe has boosted rates. patients are unvaccinated,” Barron UCHealth waited to change its said, in an earlier statement. “And policy until adequate vaccine supeven for fully vaccinated people plies were available for all priorwho get sick, the vaccine reduces ity levels, Barron said, and also to the severity of the illness. Vaccisee if Colorado would reach “herd nated people are less likely to need immunity” levels of vaccination ICU-level care or to die even if they without mandates. need hospitalization.” “That just didn’t happen,” she said. The rapid spread of the Delta This story is from The Colorado variant increased the urgency for Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet higher vaccination rates. based in Denver and covering the “Right now the best tool we have state. For more, and to support The is vaccination,” Barron said. “It Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. was time to take that additional com. The Colorado Sun is a partner step.” in the Colorado News Conservancy, Health care workers are already owner of Colorado Community required to be vaccinated each year Media.

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Something to almost stop and think about QUIET DESPERATION

Craig Marshall Smith

ave you noticed those new, red, octagonal signs they’ve been putting up around town? I’m not sure what their purpose is. Maybe you do. If so, please let me in on it. Each of the signs has four white letters on it. “S,” “T,” “O” and “P.” I figure it must be some kind of acronym. But what? Maybe “Sleep Tonight On Pillows.” It seems like a lot of money was spent on something that no one pays any attention to. There’s another thing that bothers me. They put them at most of the intersections, right there on the corners. They distract drivers who slow down to read what they say and cause accidents or near-accidents. Living near a high school, I see teenagers do it all the time. Instead of sailing through an intersection, they hesitate. I think it’s because they’re curious about the signs. “Sick Texans Often Puke.” Teenaged drivers shouldn’t have to try to figure out what the meaning of a sign is while they’re on the way to something important.

As I said, all of the signs are red. That makes them stand out. It’s one more strike against them because, as we know, red is an aggressive color. It stands out. A friend of mine who believes we have “visitors” is convinced the signs are intended for them and it’s an acronym for “Sluve Tupalulu Ornidoo Peppitone.” He says that’s, “Don’t forget, Martians: Your second cup of coffee is free at all Roswell restaurants.” The signs add visual “clutter” just where we don’t need it: at busy intersections. It’s tough enough there already. Since I love ciphers, I tried a couple of simple letter substitutes with my decoder ring, but what I came up with didn’t make sense. “Lucky Strike means fine tobacco” was one of them. And “Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire.” I must have done something wrong. There’s another one of these intersection signs I don’t understand. There are fewer of them, and that’s nice, but the meaning of the letters on them is lost to me and everyone else. “Y,” “I,” “E,” “L” and “D.” My friend thinks it’s just another attempt to communicate with our friends

from outer space. “What do the letters mean?” I asked. He told me it was an intergalactic marketing plea. “Well, what is it?” “`Buy your muffler from us, not the Chinese.’” I am all for trying to boost the U.S. economy, but why can’t it be done somewhere else? Everyone knows that intersections are lively and at times entertaining areas where a lot of things can go wrong. If I’m going through an intersection and texting, I can’t be bothered by a sign that’s designed to appeal to little green men. I tried to get an answer from our traffic engineers, but they just laughed and said, “You’ve got to be kidding.” You and I know that things go on behind our backs all the time. There are subliminal messages everywhere. When someone in the government says, “A wet bird does not fly at night” it doesn’t mean “A wet bird does not fly at night.” I dare you to put that in your decoder ring. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Patricia Kummer

true sign of financial independence is to worry about your estate plan and what to do with your assets after you pass away. Some people, myself included, spend their entire adult life worrying about having enough money and then it is time to make a plan to give it away! This year is especially important to make sure your gifting, tax and estate plan are current. Why? Because the amount you can pass on to your heirs tax-free is likely changing. There are dozens of possible scenarios of what could change but two things are certain: The current tax-free estate exemption of $11.7 million per person was originally tagged to decline to just $3.5 million to pay for the Affordable Care Act many years ago. Now we are under another proposal from the Biden administration to reduce the amount you can pass on taxfree, and the $3.5 million remains a focal point. There are other potential caveats that may change the crux of all estate planning as we know it. One example is if the step-up-in-basis on appreciated assets will be changed. Currently, millions of Americans plan on passing their appreciated stocks, busi-

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use up your estate exemption while it remains elevated. This calls for a more strategic plan and education for the next generation of how to handle these funds. Discussing the different types of trusts that can be used to assist in this wealth transfer is also very important. There will be many changes to restrict the ability to pass on massive amounts of wealth tax-free going forward. We have a heavy federal deficit and many pending bills around infrastructure, health care and education that need to be funded. The problem will not go away without an influx of capital from somewhere. It appears that many changes will largely affect the very wealthy. But there are millions of people who don’t consider themselves wealthy who could actually get caught in some of these changes. Perhaps their wealth is tied up in a business or real estate, or even long-term trusts designed for elder care. Regardless of your situation, the message is the same: Be prepared, changes are a-coming.

Patricia Kummer has been a Certified Financial Planner professional and a fiduciary for over 35 years and is managing director for Mariner Wealth Advisors in Highlands Ranch.

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hether it’s quality time with the family, date night or visiting with friends, miniature golf is flexible enough to fit any framework. Players described how miniature golf can be as casual or as competitive as they want. They can play it outside or inside, depending on the course. Miniature golf is affordable and low-stress, while also serving as a good test of control and problemsolving, they explained. “The short game matters,” said Corey Whitlock, assistant manager at Adventure Golf & Raceway in Westminster. “It seems simple, but each hole is a different challenge. ... There’s nothing better than getting a hole in one.” Plus, it only takes about 45 minutes to an hour to play a course, which is the perfect amount of time for young children, as it’s not too long or too short, said Centennial resident Liz Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick and her three children were visiting Colorado Journey Miniature Golf at Cornerstone Park in Englewood, which they visit it multiple times a year. They appreciate its creative designs, with 9-year-old Jameson saying that he likes how most of the holes are easy. Keagan Patrick, who works at Spooky Mini Golf inside Colorado Mills mall in Lakewood, said he grew up playing with his family, and now plays rounds with friends. Like Whitlock, he appreciates how the basic concept is simple, but the holes are James and Melesse Sanders, 12 and 14, respectively, ultimately trickier than they face down the 18th hole of the Lost Continent course look. at Westminster’s Adventure Golf & Raceway on July Sometimes, the course is 15. literally filled with surprises. Berg commented how she appreLittleton residents James and Me- ciates the Colorado history theme at Colorado Journey. lesse Sanders, 12 and 14, described The two 18-hole courses feature how they enjoyed the fire effects Colorado landmarks at each hole, and water effects while playing at such as a standing structure of the Adventure Golf for the first time Cripple Creek Mine that golfers can with their grandma. hit their balls through to potentialIt was a good mix of exciting and ly get a hole in one. relaxing, said the children and Spooky Mini Golf, which is across their grandmother, Connie “Nana” the street from the movie theater at Porter of Littleton. Colorado Mills, has a very different Most importantly, though, it’s a vibe. good way to spend time together as The indoor course features glowa family, Littleton resident Jessica in-the-dark golf balls and a variety Berg said while playing with her of scary decorations and animaloved ones at Colorado Journey. tronics, which Patrick said might be a little much for very young Playing the course children. Local miniature golf courses also However, brave golfers will enjoy have creative themes and obstacles, putting around ghosts, ghouls, golfers said, whether they’re based in history, horror, fantasy or adven- dragons, giant spiders and other frights. ture.

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Local resident Chris Hatton addressed the community’s grievances, saying the recall attempt is a nonpartisan effort to benefit the county as a whole. Hatton is one of four plaintiffs suing the county over the conditions of a road connected to the Spring Valley Ranch development. “The politics and special interests are compromising our way of life and our land,” said Hatton. “Special interests outside of this county have a significant voice, and as citizens of this county, we have lost our voice.” John Smith, the apparent leader of the meeting, expressed fears regarding the county’s growth. “Can we afford three more years of these commissioners?” said Smith. “In three years, will the Elbert County we know even exist? Do we want to be Aurora?” Smith and Hatton’s comments were met with mixed responses, including from resident Frank Reeves and former Commissioner Danny Willcox. In a heated argument, both men expressed their support for the commissioners. When speaking to the community at the podium, Reeves argued that the commissioners have “addressed major issues for the county.” His remarks were met with irritation by Smith and organizer Susan Rudman, who coaxed him away from the podium — Rudman verbally and Smith with

Chris Hatton spoke at the July 24 town meeting in support of the recall bid. PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERS

gentle physical contact along with words. Since the community meeting, the commissioners have addressed the recall bid and given statements of response. “The personal attack above is intentionally misleading, lacks context, and is purposely inflammatory,” said Richardson in his official rebuttal. “Nobody who wants truth or transparency should support this recall attempt.” In an email conversation July 27, Richardson was very pointed in refuting the claim that he and the other commissioners engaged in “improper acquisition of pri-

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vate property,” calling it a false accusation. He added: “I focus on safeguarding our resources, individual property rights, ensuring the county’s long-term fiscal health, and protecting Elbert County’s uniqueness.” Pettitt, in a statement to county residents, said that “the decisions made which are mentioned in the grounds for recall were made by the present board in the best interest of the County.” “The decisions made were based on facts, rules and regulations. The board is doing long term planning so that the County is prepared for whatever the future may bring,” said Pettitt. “Whatever decisions are made will cause a certain amount of citizens to be unhappy. We realize this and make the best decisions possible.” Commissioner Grant Thayer commented that “petitioners’ statements present many assertions and assumptions as facts, but without substance, logical reasoning or explanation and are related to multiple layers of drama! None are supportable by all the facts or reality.” SEE RECALL, P16

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insignia is not removed by June 30, 2022.” She continued: “The district is currently attempting to locate a letter that was provided by the Kiowa Nation giving this school district permission using the mascot we currently have. However, until this letter is successfully found, we will need to begin the process of developing a plan of possibly changing our Mascot and Motto. I do wish to mention that if this letter is retrieved, the Kiowa Nation has the power to terminate this agreement at their discretion.” McNeely wrote that the district leadership “will be working with the Accountability Committee in developing a plan of action over the possible changes. We will be reaching out to ALL stakeholders (students, parents, community members, and staff) for possible ideas for a new Mascot and Motto. With that being said, we are asking everyone to participate and become a positive contributor to this new transition.” Her statement concluded: “If you have any questions please feel free to email me at smcneely@kiowaschool.org or contact me at 580-559-1215 (please text me first or I will think it’s a solicitor’s call — also allow me 24 hours to respond).”

RECALL FROM PAGE 14

During the July 24 community meeting, organizers introduced a potential candidate to replace one

Kiowa Schools sign depicting Native American imagery and “Home of the Indians” slogan. PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON

of the recalled commissioners. Byron McDaniel is a 57-year-old retired police chief and public safety director who currently serves as the vice president of the HOA for Spring Valley Ranch. Initially caught off guard when asked to speak at the meeting,

McDaniel has since embraced the idea of one day becoming a commissioner for Elbert County. He has, however, made it clear to separate himself from the recall campaign. “I am not part of the recall campaign. Please let me be clear, I have put my name out to the Republican Party in the past as a potential candidate. I have not been selected so far,” said McDaniel. “If Mr. Pettitt does not run again and the Republican Party and its affiliates feel I am qualified, I will gladly step up. If that day comes, I will do my very best to make the best decisions for our county and be fair to everyone within the boundaries of the law.” In a short telephone interview

on July 27, McDaniel spoke of his hopes for the future of Elbert County. “We need to be able to buy in Elbert County instead of running off to Douglas County,” said McDaniel. “I would like to see Elbert remain rural and have smart growth.” In an email exchange from July 28, McDaniel further explained his potential platform. “Things that are important to me are smart growth, maintaining our rural communities, our water supply, public safety, and support for our small businesses,” said McDaniel. “Every time we spend money in Parker or Castle Rock we rob ourselves of tax dollars that could be put toward roads, law enforcement, etc.”

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Colorado gets first Latina state historian BY KYLE COOKE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS

Colorado State Historian is a position that has been around for almost 100 years, dating back to 1924. On Aug. 1 — also known as Colorado Day, celebrating the date when the state joined the Union — Nicki Gonzales will begin her one-year term as the official Gonzales state historian. Nearly 22% of Coloradans are Hispanic or Latino, and despite the state historian position being around for nearly a century, Gonzales is the first Latino person to be named state historian. Gonzales is a professor of history and vice provost for diversity and inclusion at Regis University. A mother of two sons, Gonzales is based in Denver, but her family has “deep roots” in Southern Colo-

rado and northern New Mexico, according to History Colorado. Gonzales also part of History Colorado’s State Historian’s Council, which the state historian leads. “History is one of the most effective ways we can understand ourselves and our present moment,” Gonzales said in a statement. “I’d like to see more unrecognized stories shared publicly so we can arrive at a truer sense of where we’ve been and who we are.” History Colorado said Gonzales is interested in researching Southern Colorado’s land grant movements as well as the experiences of Chicano Vietnam Veterans. She also served as an advisor for the History Colorado exhibit “El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement in Colorado.” “Gonzales’ historical expertise focuses on Chicano history and Southwest social and political movements,” History Colorado wrote in a statement. “She plans

to incorporate youth in the exploration of Colorado’s past during her term as state historian, and to support more inclusive practices of historical inquiry. “In doing so, Gonzales is eager to raise more awareness about historical events with significant contemporary legacies, such as the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864, about which History Colorado is currently collaborating with tribal partners to present a long-term exhibition,” the organization’s statement added. Gonzales succeeds Duane Vandenbuscha professor of history at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, as the Colorado state historian.

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Shake Shack coming to Park Meadows Location to offer patio dining, sell alcoholic beverages BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Shake Shack is joining the list of food joints at Park Meadows mall, bringing not only an outdoor patio dining section but also the only alcoholic-beverage options to the shopping center’s food hall. “Just giving another twist to the way you can dine,” Park Meadows Senior General Manager Pam Kelly said. The site is under construction, converting a former food hall seating section into a food stand designed for Shake Shack, including pedestal ordering stations. The burger chain will be located next to the food hall entrance. Kelly said Park Meadows expects Shake Shack to open in September or October. The restaurant chain owned by famed restaurateur Danny Meyer began as a hot dog stand near New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2001, according to the company website. Shake Shack opened its first permanent location in 2004 before expanding across the country, and today describes itself as “finecasual” dining. A Shake Shack location opened on Denver International Airport’s B Concourse on July 20. The chain also has stores in Boulder, Edgewater, Highlands Ranch and Denver’s Cherry Creek North and RiNo districts. The company announced July 21 that it would invest more than $10 million in wages, hiring bonuses and other programs over the next few years in a bid to attract and retain workers, following a $6 million expenditure in 2020, Market Watch reported. Park Meadows was in search of a burger operation it could add to

Park Meadows Senior General Manager Pam Kelly stands in the mall’s food hall. PHOTO BY JESSICA GIBBS

the food hall, and the restaurant’s popularity in New York and Chicago helped draw their attention, Kelly said. “We’re hoping with all of the people who have moved to the area, that people will get to have their favorite from where they lived before,” she said. The Lone Tree City Council approved a beer and wine liquor license for Shake Shack on July 20. The restaurant will not serve hard liquor, but patrons can drink beers and wine in the patio area. Alcohol will not be permitted outside of the Shake Shack patio or elsewhere in the food hall. Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet said during council’s discussion the city takes liquor licenses seriously and asked what protocols Shake Shack would implement to prevent underage drinking. Management told council all staff will be trained in checking licenses, among other state liquor license requirements; customers will be instructed in where they can carry the alcohol; and mall security will be briefed on what the restaurant’s cups and supplies look like. A spokesperson for Shake Shack said details including the number of jobs Shake Shack is bringing and an exact opening date will be available in the coming months.

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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 thereafter. The public hearings will be held in the Town Hall, located at 151 S. Banner St. Elizabeth, Colorado, or at such other time or place in the event this hearing is adjourned. Further information is available through the Town Deputy Clerk by calling 303-646-4166.

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission and Board of Trustees shall hold public hearings concerning proposed amendments to the Town’s Land Development Code concerning residential and nonresidential signs pursuant to the Town of Elizabeth Land Development Ordinance. The Public Hearing is to be held before the Planning Commission on September 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. and Board of Trustees September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible

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All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before December 5, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before November 29, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Allison Yanniello, Personal Representative c/o Breeze Trusts & Estates, LLC 10465 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 108 Lone Tree, CO 80124

Karen R. Slade, Personal Representative 21656 Hill Gail Way Parker, Colorado 80138

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Richard L. Marlar, also known as Richard Lee Marlar, Deceased

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary C. Slade, aka Mary Cecil Slade, and Mary Slade, Deceased

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All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert, County, Colorado on or before December 6, 2021, or the claims may be forever barred. Christa Grover, Personal Representative c/o Doriana R. Fontanella, Esq. Doriana Rosaria Fontanella LLC 3003 East Third Avenue, Suite B110-G Denver, Colorado 80206 Legal Notice No. 24671 First Publication: August 5, 2021 Last Publication: August 19, 2021 Publisher: Elbert County News

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Elbert County Warrants Public Notice GENERAL FUND HEALTH FUND ROAD & BRIDGE FUND SALES & USE FUND HUMANS SERVICE FUND GRANT FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND IMPACT FUND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND TOTAL ALL FUNDS

010 015 020 025 050 060 075 085 090

Vendor Name 170 Publishing Company Inc A Pest Control Co. Aarms Ace Kauffman Stamp And Seal Company Adamson Police Products Adrian Beaufils Advanced Quality Auto Repair Aflac Airgas Intermountain All Access Inc All Stitched Up All Temperatures Controlled Inc Amazon Capital Services Inc

Description Amount Advertising $52.00 Blding Repairs 847.00 Software Support 175.00 Office Supplies 52.85 Training/Uniforms 2,441.32 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Auto Rep 1,090.44 Benefits Payable 1,055.90 Welding Supplies 1,141.27 Equipment 4,726.48 Blade Rodeo 565.00 Equipment Repairs 557.50 Grounds Maintenance /Equipment 2,143.99 Benefits Payable 3,940.27

American Fidelity Assurance Company American Fidelity Health Services Administration Andrea Asleson Andrew Lorensen Aramark Arshad Shail Ameer Att Mobility Attenti Us Inc Aubin Kemp Auto Chlor System Of Denver Axiom Human Resource Solutions Inc. Bank Of The West Berg Hill Greenleaf And Ruscitti Big Sandy Builders BJWK Duffy Family Trust Black Hills Energy Bobcat Of The Rockies Capital One Trade Credit Carlos Gerren Carlson Homes Carnegie Group Carolyn Burgener Castle Rock Chevrolet Castle Rock Ford Ccs Presentation Systems Colorado Centurylink Certified Laboratories Clayton Homes Inc Cna Surety Colorado Association Of Tax Appraisers Colorado Barricade Co Colorado Bureau Of Investigation Concj1522 Colorado Community Colorado Escrow And Title Colorado Family Suport Council Comcast Consolidated Communications Control Solutions Inc Corporate Billing Llc Correct Care Solutions County Health Pool D And G Construction Dave Fisher Dave Greenwood Deep Rock Denver Industrial Sales And Service Co Inc Digital Data Services Dj Petroleum Inc Don Smith Donald Cole Double R Leasing

$449,589.70 745.63 178,521.85 149,245.20 18,270.15 155,103.96 26,343.00 37,240.76 123.87 $1,015,184.12

Benefits Payable 11,334.30 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 State County Administration 305.00 Uniforms 644.69 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Phone 181.07 Gps Monitoring 681.60 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Operating/Supplies 362.80 Contract Services 68.60 Credit Card 22,968.31 Contract Litigation 2,268.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Utilities 1,324.18 Equipment/Capital Outlay 57,469.19 Equipment Repair 165.37 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Contract Services 1,200.00 Auto Rep 79.56 Auto Rep 74.59 Bldgin Repairs 380.00 Phone 162.81 Equipment Repair 141.38 Refund Conservation Impact 1,500.00 Insurance/Bonds 210.00 Dues 75.00 Signs 11,463.00 CCW CBI Fee 2,949.00 Advertising 310.30 Conservation Impact 300.00 Child Support 50.00 Operating 83.80 Utilities- Telephone 319.42 Hvac Service/ Capital Outlay 26,866.47 Fuel 1,519.70 Medical Services 22,133.85 Benefits Payable 116,636.86 Refund Conservation Impact 600.00 Reimbursement 68.52 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Shop Supplies 18.90 Crack Seal 10,248.00 Professional Service 950.00 Fuel 27,384.90 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Refund Conservation Impact 2,812.50

PAYMENTS FOR PUBLICATION JUNE 2021 E470 Public Hwy Authority Operating 131.35 Eaton Sales And Service Shop Supplies 712.10 Ec Construction Management Capital Outlay 350.00 Elbert County Early Childhood Council Colorado Works 297.00 Elbert County Fair Royalty Foundation Refunds 575.00 Elbert County News Dues 40.00 Elbert County Road And Bridge Fuel/Maint 8,072.15 Elbert County Treasurer Postage 392.33 Elite Home Maintenance Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Elizabeth Fire Dept Contract Services 59,615.84 Elizabeth School District CDPHE ELC1 2,030.00 Emergency Vehicle Specialists Auto Rep 1,258.00 Enertia Consulting Gr Llc Professional Service 5,940.00 Family Support Registry Child Support 120.00 Fast Eddies Auto Rep 198.99 Forensic Pathology Consultant Autopsies 5,000.00 Front Range Kubota Equipment Parts 487.06 Fs Capital William Scaff Refund Conservation Impact 8,488.26 Galls Llc Dba Neves Uniforms Uniforms 730.24 Gary Hall Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Gary Levinson Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Good Year Tires 167.90 Grainger Blding Repairs 1,151.98 Grant Thayer Reimbursement 191.86 Great West Life And Annuity Benefits Payable 98,536.90 H And E Equipment Capital Outlay 9,613.18 Hbs Utilities 1,185.00 High Prairie Survey Co Kiowa Shop 1,700.00 Home Depot Credit Service Blding Repairs/Maint 1,707.15 Honnen Equipment Company Equipment Repairs 8,796.49 Inland Truck Parts And Service Equipment Parts 1,055.78 Integrated Electric Blding Repairs 523.70 Integrity Auto Repair Auto Rep 286.03 Integrity Coaching And Consulting Llc Cdphe Elc1 11,550.00 Intermountain Rural Electric Association Utilities 8,513.90 International Code Council Inc Manuals/Books 377.20 James Mcbride Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Janet Maloney Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Jay Scolnick Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Jch2 Enterprises Gravel 28,229.92 Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Child Support 39.00 Jesse Holschuh Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 John Deere Financial Blding Repairs/Equipment 2,258.42 John Perry Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 John Terrio Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Johnson Controls Safety Supplies 1,677.50 Joseph Culotta Refund Conservation Impact 1,940.00 Katherine Price Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Keith Keller Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Kelty Construction Inc Blding Repairs 1,152.00 Kenz And Leslie Distributing Equipment Parts 936.75 Keven Groves Construction Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Kids Club At Running Creek Child Welfare 160.00 Kim Spainhoward Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Dhs Confidential Child Welfare 303.00 Kimberly Lance Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Kiowa Fire Protection District Covid 19 140.00 Kiowa Water & Waste Water Authority Utilities 2,049.85 Korf Continental Capital Outlay 67,591.00 Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings Child Support 76.00 Laura Gilbert Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Law Offices Of Frank J Ball Civil Process 17.00 Lawson Products Inc. Equipment Parts 62.00 Legal Shield Benefits Payable 388.79 Lewan & Associates, Inc. Copier 670.52 Lifetime Properties Refunds 575.00 Liscott Homes Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Luke Miner Equipment 447.85 Mccandles International Trucks Of Colorado Equipment Parts 199.53 Mckesson Medical Surgical Equipment Repair 38.79 Mhc Kenworth-Denver Fuel/Equipment Parts 2,594.06 Michael Mozeshtam Special Events 247.50 Michael Nakamura Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Mines & Associates Pc Other Benefites 367.20 Mountain View Electric Utilities 422.32 N2it Plumbing Bldging Repairs 400.00 Napa Calhan Equipment Parts 100.41 Nicholas French Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Nicholas Meyer Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Nilex Environmental Inc Road Rebuild Construction 570.00

Niobrara County Sheriff Office Nms Labs Paramount Homes Parker Integrative Health Patricia Parks Peter Capozzolo Phoenix Technology Group Llc Pitney Bowes Inc Positive Concepts Potestio Brothers Equipment Inc Prairie Times Procom Llc Psychological Resources Purewater Dynamics Inc Quill Corporation Ray Allen Manufacturing Reilly Johnson Architecture Republican Central Committee Of Elbert County Richard Wood Rick Winakur Robs Septic Service And Porta Pot Rental Rock Parts Company Roger Whetstine Rubin Brown Llp Russ Farnsworth Ruth Freeman Safety-Kleen Corp. Sam Albrecht Sarah Fruh Sawtooth Enterprises Llc Shane Mcclure Signal Graphics Silver Cloud Property Maintenance LLC Slate Communications Stanley Kisling Staples Advantage Stefan Tiefenbacher Stericycle Stone Oil Co Inc Suburban Propane Sweetbriar Homes Sysco Food Services T. Scott Geiser Tag Process Service Inc Terry Walker Tex And Linda Aduddell Texas Life Insurance Company The Law Office Of Stephanie L Exner Llc Three Sleeping Dogs Managers TLO LLC Tom Maroney Town Of Simla True North Builders True Value Hardware Turnkey Corrections Tyler Technologies United Reprographic Supply Inc Us Bancorp Us Bank Equipment Finance Us Imaging Value Consultants Inc Vaughn Concrete Products Inc Verizon Connect Nwf Inc Verizon Wireless Viaero Wireless Wagner Equipment Co Inc Waxie Sanitary Supply Wear Parts & Equipment Company Inc. Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Westside Towing Wex Bank William Henry Xerox Corporation Total

Child Support 50.00 Autopsies 731.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Colorado Works 1,924.00 Civil Process 20.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Network/Software 42,274.16 Postage Meter 419.84 Office Supplies 137.90 Blding Repairs 143.57 Public Outreach 659.00 Drug Testing Service 113.00 Operating 270.00 Equipmetn Rental 115.00 Office Supplies 233.42 Canine Unit 1,011.69 Capital Outlay 7,500.00 Refunds 575.00 CDL Fees 98.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Equipment Rental 550.00 Auto Rep 3,986.77 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Financial 10,000.00 Refund Conservation Impact 300.00 Prisoner Meals 120.01 Other Fluids 160.00 Reimbursement 212.23 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Special Events 1925 Printing/Office Supplies 1573.73 Covid 19 6700 Operating/Supplies 3450 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Office Supplies 1188.97 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Haz Waste Rem 146.1 Fuel 24286.11 Equipment Rental 78.2 Refund Conservation Impact 600 Prisoner Meals 1022.02 Special Events 275 Civil Process 15 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Gravel 7544.46 Benefits Payable 675.05 Contract Services 8423.5 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Software Support 88.8 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Utilities 106.57 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Blding Repairs 218.36 Operating 112.95 RMS 3480 Copier 96.96 Lease/Purchase Principal 21211.71 Copier 354.9 Ertb Grant 82169.66 Kiowa Shop 1250 Road Rebuild Construction 21420 Radio Pager 404.75 Telephone 15506.64 Utilities 1642.4 Equipment Parts 2478.74 Janitorial Supplies 2363.58 Equipment Repair 4735.08 Copier 431.07 Operating 410 Gasoline 4988.5 Refund Conservation Impact 300 Copier 10455.23 $1,015,184.12

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Public Notices Elbert Count Six Month Report Public Notice

Elbert County Six Month Report Account Name

000 TREASURER WORKING FUND

0007 COUNTY CAPITAL EXP

Beginning Current Tax Balance - -

$16.26 -

010 COUNTY GENERAL

$9,102,440.92 $7,046,224.42

020 ROAD & BRIDGE

$2,354,542.01 $4,103,171.21

015 PUBLIC HEALTH

025 R & B SALES & USE TAX

030 LIBRARY

035 PUBLIC TRUSTEE

040 LAW ENFORCEMENT ASST

050 SOCIAL SERVICES 060 GRANT FUND

065 CONTINGENT FUND

070 RETIREMENT

075 COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMEN

079 SUN COUNTRY MEADOWS PID 080 AMANDA PINES BOND

081 ROLLING HILLS BOND

082 CHAPARRAL VALLEY BOND 083 MEADOW STATION BOND 084 FOXWOOD BOND 085 IMPACT FUND

086 ROLLING HILLS CONST

087 RETAC

088 COUNTY CAPITAL IMPROVEMEN

089 US BANK RESERVE ACCT 090 CONSERVATION FUND

091 US BANK PROJECT FUND

095 BOND SERVICE FUND 110 TOWN OF ELIZABETH

120 TOWN OF KIOWA 130 TOWN OF SIMLA

140 CON 1 GENERAL

142 CON 1 BOND

144 CON 1 BOND ESCROW

$645,203.09 -

$3,907,582.06 - -

$23,859.74 -

$161,562.72 -

$997,113.31 $647,869.16 $262,931.39 - -

$209,205.81 $337,758.94

$297,422.75 -

192 23B BOND REDEMPTION 205 60B BOND

210 100B GEN FUND

211 100J BIG SANDY BOND REDEMPTION FUND 212 100B BOND REDEMPTION

215 SIMLA BOND FUND 220 200B GEN FUND

221 ELBERT SCHOOL #200 BOND 230 300 FUND

235 CALHAN FIRE GEN FUND 236 CALHAN FIRE BOND

286 AGATE FIRE PROTECTION 290 ELB WTR/SAN GEN FUND

291 ELB WTR/SAN CAP RESERVE

292 NORTH PINES METRO DIST

293 NORTH PINES METRO BOND

294 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST #2

295 ELKHORN METRO DIST

296 SPRING VALLEY METRO #2 BOND

297 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST #3 BOND 298 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST #4

299 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST 4 BOND

300 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST 3 GF

303 LIMON FIRE DISTRICT

$15,822,506.32

$2,129,640.10 ($120,170.59)

$4,426,796.33

- -

$2,310,654.33 ($76,057.61) $35,932.43 -

$206,292.43 -

$2.82

$456,923.30 -

- -

$1.34

$28,832.11

- -

- ($9,892.04)

- -

$743,494.00

$5,769,800.57 -

$29,148.12

$155,524.70

$1,360,690.52

$2,054,643.13 -

$246,155.82

$71,310.56

$1,971.74 -

$768.75

- -

$3,100.24 $8,431.21 $11,194.10 $25,566.26

$1,713,879.05 - -

- -

$2,158.20

- -

$1,140.45 ($287.14) - ($762.38)

$438,110.72 ($13,538.77)

- -

$12,384.76

$35,067.43

$2,310,663.33

- -

$52,533.98

$77,708.87 ($12,044.45)

($546,222.15)

$4,770.40

$8,915.27 ($1,011.93)

($51,928.41)

$4,106.55 -

$41,482.81 $608,445.55

$9,149.29 $83,277.76

$119,814.49 $6,549,522.80

$4,795.36 $52,492.85

- $1,549,116.68

- -

$107,834.49 -

- -

$7,170.73

$700,298.40

$77,704.31 -

Elbert County Six Month Report -

- -

$179,060.00

$17,098.43 ($1,629.69)

- ($15,939.81)

- -

- $5,323.17

$432.40 $23,005.26 - $5,695.07

$10,392.44 $800,524.59 $448.06 $213,169.05

$1,084.86

Treasurer's ($263.84) Receipts- Fees - -

($381,381.66)

($135,420.11)

($120,660.42) Disbursed -

($859,072.24)

$31,520.99

$81,267.60

- ($1,692.22)

- -

($5,188.51)

($5,645.48)

- -

($205,242.87)

- -

- $192,395.87

- -

$3,920.79

- ($1,438.97)

$237,858.15

- ($80,181.59)

$4,619.29 $324,957.56 $369.05 $49,988.40 - -

$62,015.26 $28,183.59

- ($1,259.94) - ($800.08)

- -

$171.75 $11,809.79

$1,042.21

- ($350.42)

$15.00

$17,761.33

- ($6,369.72)

$133.24 $13,784.63

$2,083.67 $215,672.63 $1,330.04 $96,779.84 $257.96 $17,975.53

$1.01 -

$34,568.01

- -

$5,802.13 $397,057.20

$17,843.77

$1,119.32

$8,246.36

- ($11,652.82) - ($5,956.83)

- ($408.18)

- ($2,881.55)

$1,557.66

$976.22 $65,932.46

$5,642.78

- ($1,966.80)

- $38,439.59

$2,725.29

- ($1,146.63)

$13,621.05 $884,166.16

$75,918.28

- ($26,373.93)

$12.57 $18.01

$13.48

- ($0.54)

- -

$2,778.48 $187,653.87 $3,355.80 $228,065.07 $127.48 $65,417.98 - $477.51

- $2,795.80

$506.88 $47,322.89

$16,060.26

$19,594.17

$4,755.84 $33.55

$201.38

$3,860.22

Page 1 of $971.80 4

$10,669.53 $518,767.88

$428.11

Ending Balance-

$199.83

$86.25

$3,810.36

($25,648.06)

- -

- ($56.89)

($42,289.84)

$35.03

- -

- ($91.49)

$2,467.12 -

$18,033.54

$77,290.65

($387,763.25)

- ($858.75)

$26,328.70

$16,729.48

- -

$4,134.40

($7,276,405.23)

$221,904.61

($1,884,734.51)

- -

($88,737.82)

- ($4,153.07)

$235,251.10

$5,524.38

- $135,848.22

- -

($973,039.14)

- -

Delinquent SO Tax Tax & interest $9,398.08

$570,691.94

- ($2,172.97)

Beginning Current Tax $1,604.76 $109,921.42 Balance

$18,326.48

$39,337.45

($1,530,790.20)

- -

- $385,192.02

$2,740.49

$571,154.41 -

- -

$3,001.00 $204,625.23

285 BIG SANDY FIRE PROTECTION

$164,579.25 -

- -

260 ELB FIRE GEN FUND 280 BS WTR GEN FUND

$17.82

$40,566.07 $2,750,668.99

270 DT FIRE GEN FUND

($264,855.35) ($206,364.45)

$16.26

- -

240 ELIZ FIRE GEN FUND

250 KIOWA FIRE GEN FUND

$1,015,845.33

- -

shewlett @ Jul 28, 2021 4:27:14 PM Elbert Treasurer $706.35 $38,512.38

201 60B GEN FUND

- -

$265,289.84

$5,259.34 $345,110.07

185 RJT1B BOND FUND

- -

170 RE4B GENERAL FUND

190 23B GEN FUND

- ($5,416.33)

$31,119.24 $1,695,437.82

180 RJT1BName GEN FUND Account

$30.59

Ending Balance

$15,990.73

160 RE1B GENERAL FUND

172 RE4B BOND REDEMPTION

Disbursed

$13,029.26 $890,002.92

162 RE1B BOND REDEMPTION

Treasurer's Receipts Fees

$102,196.36 $185,902.66

150 CON 2 GENERAL FUND

152 CON 2 BOND REDEMPTION

Delinquent SO Tax Tax & interest

- ($525.09) - -

- ($5,597.87)

- ($6,804.04)

- ($1,962.55) - -

- ($83.87)

($581,658.93)

$134.66

$49.59

$8,409.27 -

$8,533.80

($189,223.00)

$3,172.87

($46,483.37)

$6,355.90

($2,113,270.03)

$835,641.59

($169,879.69)

$49,633.48

($356,575.17) -

($346,367.79) ($11,045.34) ($13,229.95)

$385.19 -

$79,406.73 $1,627.99 $1,400.07

($204,152.35)

$25,010.56

($15,944.77)

$3,321.29

($96,258.55) -

$7,216.14 -

($50,219.91)

$20,364.75

($25,139.30)

$14,878.95

($605,094.47)

$342,237.09

($142,933.60) ($159,654.85) ($48,922.88)

$57,961.14

$84,556.15

$19,415.87

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($43.27)

($504.50)

($2,068.34)

$0.25 $6.56

$844.97

- ($1,413.04) Elbert County ($45,710.84) Legals 8.5.21$4,566.11 *2

270 DT FIRE GEN FUND

$171.75 $11,809.79

August 5, 2021 280 BS WTR GEN FUND

$133.24 $13,784.63

285 BIG SANDY FIRE PROTECTION

Public Notices

286 AGATE FIRE PROTECTION 290 ELB WTR/SAN GEN FUND

291 ELB WTR/SAN CAP RESERVE

292 NORTH PINES METRO DIST

$2,083.67 $215,672.63 $1,330.04 $96,779.84 $257.96 $17,975.53 - -

$976.22 $65,932.46

293 NORTH PINES METRO BOND

$2,778.48 $187,653.87

$1,042.21

- ($350.42)

$15.00

$17,761.33

- ($6,369.72)

$1.01 -

$1,119.32

$8,246.36

$1,557.66

$5,642.78

- $38,439.59

$16,060.26

- -

295 ELKHORN METRO DIST

$3,355.80 $228,065.07

296 SPRING VALLEY METRO #2 BOND

$13,621.05 $884,166.16

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297 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST #3 BOND

$127.48 $65,417.98

298 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST #4

$12.57 $18.01

299 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST 4 BOND

- $477.51

300 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST 3 GF

- $2,795.80

303 LIMON FIRE DISTRICT

$506.88 $47,322.89

304 BYERS FIRE DIST NO 9

$1.27 $912.52

310 RS FIRE GEN FUND

$13,433.45 $909,997.26

311 RS FIRE CAP RESERVE

- -

313 TRI-COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT

$44.33 $3,109.79

- ($1,146.63)

$75,918.28

- ($26,373.93)

$19,594.17

$4,755.84

- ($1,962.55)

$33.55

- -

$13.48

$201.38

$614.05 $39,276.50

316 NORTH CENTRAL FIRE BOND

$727.58 $44,806.60

320 ELIZ PARKS & REC GEN FUND

$8,491.83 $576,344.94

Beginning- Current Tax Balance

325 ELIZ PARKS BOND REDEMP

Account Name

330 LIBRARY DISTRICT

$15,511.53 $1,086,692.68

shewlett @ Jul 28, 2021 4:27:14 PM Elbert Treasurer 353 STATE DUI INSURANCE - 354 SCHOOL IMPACT

($682,978.80)

$291,993.33

($2,663.55)

$663.14

$264.87

$4,120.70

$49,746.74

Delinquent SO Tax Tax & interest $4.72

$93,573.52

437 STERLING CROSSING RES METRO DIST

- ($1,132.54)

($32,443.58)

- ($16,842.55)

($438,379.92)

- ($1,291.99)

- ($31,826.24)

- -

$1,588.08 $102,951.73

460 UNITED WATER & SANITATION DISTRICT 465 SUMMIT PARK METRO DISTRICT

483 MEADOW STATION CONSTRUCTION

- -

$85.94 $5,776.35

$472.68 $31,771.13

635 INDEPENDENCE OVERLAY METRO DISTRICT

911 CLERK RETURN CHECK

- ($10,519.71)

($259,985.83)

- -

$2,721.40

- ($953.14)

- $0.33

$0.01

- ($0.01)

$0.35 $24.39

$1.66 $113.33

$34,981.14 $602.75 -

$1,928.65 -

- -

- $1,981.94

$684,371.08 - -

Delinquent

$0.06

$0.16 $0.01

SO Tax

-Tax & interest $0.16 -

$2.04

$9.58

$0.22

$132.19

($33,285.01)

$727.06

($0.66)

$0.01

($1.96)

$0.03

($0.11)

($0.33)

- ($0.73)

($0.33)

($1.96) Disbursed ($25.72)

Ending$0.03 Balance

Page - 3 of 4

- -

- ($3.40)

($119.61)

- -

$8,112.82

($6,051.59)

- ($0.01) Treasurer's Receipts- ($0.05) Fees

$117,756.47

- ($0.05)

($9.00) -

$89,703.19

$9,768.17

- ($0.02)

- ($173.29)

- -

($81,384.09) -

- -

$494.78

($16.37)

- -

($9,391.53)

- ($0.48)

Beginning- $0.33 Current Tax $0.03 $1.85 Balance

907 ELIZABETH WATER & SAN

908 SIMLA WATER & SAN

$41,077.85

($194,848.81)

shewlett @ JulWATER 28, &2021 4:27:14 PM Elbert Treasurer 640 INDEPENDENCE SANITATION DISTRICT - -

910 COUNTY CLERK ESCROW

($93,984.10)

- ($8,058.63)

- $0.11

$0.03 $1.85

905 INSURANCE ESCROW

Elbert County Six Month Report

630 INDEPENDENCE METRO DISTRICT NO 4

$51,969.25

- ($2,550.43)

- -

- ($3,669.68)

$1.12

$106.45

$8,200.00

$17,939.34

$12,028.09

($114.92)

($38,966.97)

$29,831.07

$12,500.00

- ($1,611.61)

- -

$37,586.02

$20,950.96

($72,975.28)

$11,899.71

- ($3,029.49)

$7,383.39

626 INDEPENDENCE MD NO 3 BOND

902 TREASURER STALE DATED CHECKS

$22,414.66

$0.01 $0.62

900 ESCROW FUND

$4,189.89

$215,399.16

($22,779.75)

$1,305.46 $85,013.84

- $15.95

621 INDEPENDENCE MD NO 2 BOND

901 COUNTY SHERIFF

$9,050.98

($406,706.34)

- ($1,228.78)

- ($490.84)

- -

625 INDEPENDENCE METRO DISTRICT NO 3

- -

$1,388.50

600 Elbert w/s delinquent

650 E-86 METROPOLITAN DISTRICT

$2,139.16

583 MEADOW STATION PID

631 INDEPENDENCE MD NO 4 BOND Account Name

$3,496.04

$245.13 $16,361.56

584 FOXWOOD ESTATE & FOXWOOD RANCHES PID

620 INDENPENDENCE METRO DISTRICT NO 2

- -

616 INDEPENDENCE MD NO 1 BOND

- -

615 INDEPENDENCE METRO DIST NO 1

- ($6.04)

$4,084.52 $354,346.42

484 FOXWOOD CONSTRUCTION

610 TREASURER FEE ON SA COLLECTION

$17.00

- -

$3,094.33 $123,609.21

455 ELBERT & HWY 86 COMMERCIALMETRO DISTRICT

EndingBalance

- -

$1,845.06 $269,814.61

451 ELBERT & HIWAY 86 METRO BOND

- -

450 ELBERT & HWY 86 METRO DISTRICT

$45,412.25 -

446 RITORO MD BOND

$179,361.04

- -

$368.99 $53,959.04

444 GOLD CREEK COMMONS METRO DISTRICT

$9,903.39

$11,298.13

$286,319.19

- ($17,332.75)

($877,637.02)

- -

441 DEER CREEK WATER DISTRICT

445 $1 SURCHARGE

$49,914.38

- -

$1,896.62 $41,030.53

443 RITORO METRO DISTRICT

Disbursed

$270.70

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- -

439 BRITANIE RIDGE

442 AMANDA PINES CONSTRUCTION

($37,064.76)

Treasurer's - Receipts Fees

- -

440 MILLER RANCH METRO DIST

- ($92.30)

$9.21 $201.20

438 STERLING CROSSING COMM METRO DIST

($681.02)

- -

$11,899.71 -

$8,200.00 -

$6.56

$844.97

- ($26,763.82)

$8,548.60 $580,975.27

$12,500.00 -

($2,068.34)

$78,305.24

395 ELKHORN RANCH METRO BOND

425 WEED CONTROL ESCROW

$0.25

$19,415.87

- -

426 WILD POINTE SEWER EXTENSION

($43.27)

$84,556.15

$4,566.11

424 WILD POINTE

$342,237.09

$57,961.14

($45,710.84)

- -

($605,094.47)

($504.50)

- ($27.39)

$2,139.16 -

423 CHAPARRAL VALLEY CONSTRUCTION

$14,878.95

- ($1,413.04)

$65.32

360 ELKHORN RANCH

422 ARAPAHOE WATER DISTRICT

($25,139.30)

$3,860.22

- -

$20,364.75

390 R.R. ESCROW ACCOUNT

$7,216.14

($50,219.91)

($48,922.88)

- ($83.87)

- -

$3,321.29

($159,654.85)

- ($0.54)

- -

355 FIRE IMPACT

($15,944.77)

($142,933.60)

- ($6,804.04)

Elbert County- Six Month$3,588.96 Report

315 NORTH CENTRAL FIRE GENERAL FUND

- ($5,597.87)

$2,725.29

$25,010.56

- ($1,966.80)

($204,152.35) ($96,258.55)

- ($525.09)

Elbert Count Six Month Report

294 SPRING VALLEY METRO DIST #2

$1,627.99

($13,229.95)

- ($2,881.55)

($11,045.34)

Elbert County News 23 $1,400.07

- ($408.18)

$34,920.09

$1,919.65

- ($59.47)

$1.56

- -

$0.33

($1,497.10)

$602.75 -

$425.37

$3,017,526.54 -

($2,738,142.85)

$963,754.77

- -

915 FIRE DISTRICT INCLUSION COVERAGE

- -

990 AGATE WATER ASSOCIATION

- -

$194.58

$3,135,804.26

($25,776,680.67)

$38,538,325.21

950 FUND BALANCE FUNDS TOTAL:

- -

$21,562,504.00 $36,489,386.26

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- -

$8,707,492.26 ($757,244.32)

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