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Police offer safe site for transactions Elizabeth department aims to accommodate people transferring money, goods BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
A large mural depicting Native Americans on horseback covers the west wall of the Kiowa Schools gym.
PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON
Kiowa Schools will keep Indians mascot
District prevails in year-long battle to meet standards of state law, gain commission approval BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The Kiowa School District won its year-long battle to keep its Indians mascot on May 19, when the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs voted to allow the district to keep the Indians name and imagery. The Kiowa School District had gone through multiple procedures to meet the standards outlined in
Colorado Senate Bill 21-116 — the law generally banning Native American mascots — including reaching a formal agreement with the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma approving the mascot and implementing Native American history courses in elementary and high school. At the May 19 Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs meeting, Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera and CCIA commissioners voted on Kiowa’s request to be removed from the list of schools considered to be out of compliance with the law, and the school district prevailed in each round — for the elementary school, the middle school and the high school. All voted to approve Kiowa’s request to be taken off the list while
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keeping its mascot except for Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Chairman Manuel Heart, who abstained. Since SB 21-116 was signed in June 2021, the Elbert County School District C-2 School Board (Kiowa Schools) began working on meeting the standards for an exception from the ban on Native American mascots. “We appreciate the recognition of our efforts to comply with SB 21-116 by the CCIA. The district is excited that as a school we have the honor of helping to preserve the history of the Kiowa Indians,” Kiowa School Board Treasurer Danielle Ullom, who had been instrumental in the district’s efforts, said following the CCIA vote. “Our SEE MASCOT, P4
The Elizabeth Police Department unveiled its new Community Safe Trade e-commerce transaction site on May 24 at the Elizabeth Board of Trustees meeting. The site is the only of its kind in Elbert County and is meant to create a safe transaction space for members of the community. The site consists of two designated spots in the EPD parking lot, a trade box, and a monitored space to sign and transfer documents and money. The site is outlined with thick yellow and black lines. It is equipped with seven cameras that run 24/7 and hold footage for seven days. Those who utilize the site can request footage of their transaction. The station also has a backup surveillance system in the unlikely event that the first fails. With people buying, selling and trading on the internet more than ever, the Community Safe Trade space allows for a safe location to carry out transactions that residents make online. “It gives the community more assurance that they have a safe place to trade,” said Sgt. Kurt Hulce. “With the community growing, residents need more reassurance that law enforcement is here and ready to help and support.” Hulce has worked over the course SEE POLICE, P6
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EHS graduates group of all-female valedictorians Nine seniors achieved perfect grade point averages, took part in activities
BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Elizabeth High School held its commencement ceremony on the cool, sunny morning of May 14, with hundreds of students and family members gathered at the EHS stadium to listen to
the hopeful words of peers and educators, all encouraging the graduates on their life journeys. The Elizabeth High School Class of 2022 was honored to have nine valedictorians, those who exemplify the pinnacle of academic scholarship. This year, the distinguished group was
made up of entirely of women. Each of the valedictorians had a perfect grade point average and was involved in school activities. The Elbert County News held short interviews with several of the 2022 valedictorians and asked them all the same questions:
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town and district are dedicated to o working with the Kiowa Tribe in s the education of our students and t community. We look forward to l maintaining this relationship and a proudly representing the Kiowa B Indians.” o Kiowa Elementary and Kiowa “ High School will be integrating w Native American education into w their curriculum. One CCIA board c member questioned why the middle school did not have a Native Ameri- s can curriculum plan in place, and a a Kiowa Schools representative said c it is not in the middle school cur- s f riculum set forth by the state. I “I’d like to thank the Kiowa Schools for contacting and work- H ing with the Kiowa Tribe of Okla- b homa,” CCIA board member Marge h N Barry of the Southern Ute Tribe t said. “I’m happy they’ve established a relationship and I hope it t w continues.” The May 19 CCIA meeting was thec last session before the mascot ban G goes into effect June 1, at which time the law calls for any districts h remaining in violation to be fined C o $25,000 per month. K However, in a Colorado Sun article from May 18, reporter Shan- t non Najmabadi noted that there is d currently no agency empowered to p collect fines from non-compliant i school districts. v Najmabadi’s article quotes a Colorado Department of Education m spokeswoman’s email stating “It’s m SEE MASCOT, P5 C
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our understanding that the sponsor of the legislation intends to take this issue up during the next legislative session.” The article also quotes Democratic state Rep. Barbara McLachlan of Durango, one of the bill’s sponsors, as saying “I think we were kind of hoping we wouldn’t collect any money — that it would be a big enough threat to just change the mascot or cover it up.” The CCIA had created a list of schools considered out of compliance with the ban on Native American mascots, and Kiowa Schools successfully worked to be removed from that list while keeping its Indians mascot. The Arapahoe High School Warriors and Strasburg High School Indians, which had pre-existing agreements with Native American tribes approving their mascots, were not affected by the 2021 law and kept their mascots without being placed on the noncompliance list. The Elbert County News asked Gov. Jared Polis’ office — which handles media inquiries for the CCIA — whether any other schools on the non-compliance list besides Kiowa had been allowed to keep their Native American mascots, but did not receive a clear answer by press time. For CCIA meeting information, including recordings and agendas, visit ccia.colorado.gov/home/ meetings-events To read the Colorado Sun article mentioned here, visit tinyurl.com/ CSMascot
The Kiowa Schools gym is filled with Native American imagery, signage and wording. “Kiowa School Home of The Indians” imagery is displayed in keeping with the district’s Indians mascot.
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The Elizabeth Police Department e-commerce transaction site consists of two parking spaces, a trade box, and a monitored area PHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON for exchanging money and documentation.
The new transaction site at the Elizabeth Police station is referred to as a Community Safe Trade location.
of the past few months to bring the s y Community Safe Trade space to fruition. He worked with painters f and contractors to create the physi- d cal space and worked to install the s i document transaction space and i signage himself. b “The camera system cost $180. The lines for the whole parking lot costs $400,” Hulce said. “The town a sponsored the project. Overall, we s spent well under a thousand dollars s on something that will really benefit o h the community.” a Police Chief Melvin Berghahn t shared his thoughts about why having an e-commerce trade site is m important for a community. “People are doing a lot of e-com- u merce trade right now. Most of the time people will do the exchange in h a store parking lot or at their home,”M c p SEE POLICE, P7
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Experts around Denver metro area weigh in on the popular sport BY OLIVIA JEWELL LOVE OLOVE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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he South Platte River is a great place to get fish to bite, but local anglers say there’s a lot more to know about the river — and the sport — than just throwing out a line. The sport of fly fishing, popularized in part by American novelist Ernest Hemingway, is a popular fishing method that involves sight fishing — actually spotting the fish in the water before you cast — and uses a special rod, reel, line and flies. The flies themselves are not real. They mimic the fish’s natural diet of insects in the streams and rivers in which they live. Anglers often have a whole kit full of different flies to match the “local cuisine” of bugs where they are fishing.
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The Denver South Platte Rick Mikesell’s family has lived in Denver for three generations. He has dedicated many hours to fishing on the Denver South Platte, both on his own time and as a guide. He works as operations manager at Trouts Fly Fishing. The Denver South Platte, which runs right through the city, isn’t exactly what one might picture as a traditional fishing destination. The urban location often has obstacles like rebar, scrap metal, shopping carts and other hazards in the water. Unhoused people often spend time near the river, setting up camp along the banks. Mikesell said he frequently has people hesitant to fish in these areas because of this population, but he said being respectful to people on the river yields the best results. “I’ve never had a negative experience as long as I treat other people with respect,” he said. Colorado Parks & Wildlife does
Mikesell often wears camouflage clothing while he fishes, in order to stay out of sight of the fish.
not stock the Denver section of the South Platte. A private entity stocks trout in the metro area, but the other fish in the river, including small mouth bass, carp and walleye, are naturally occurring. Unfortunately for trout, their life cycle in the DSP can be fairly short. When temperatures begin to rise, these fish start dying. “When we get into the summertime … .the summer gets really warm. For a trout, water over 68 degrees gets really stressful,” Mikesell said. Trouts Fly Fishing works on conservation efforts where the outfitter cleans the waters of the river and fundraises for conservation of the area. The group, according to Mikesell, does not believe the DSP should be stocked with trout at this time due to the warm water temperatures. Further up the hill, things may not be better for trout. SEE FISHING, P9
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The North Fork of the South Platte The natural flow of the North Fork is that of a small creek. The waters are polluted with heavy metals like iron, copper and aluminum from various mining operations, according to Mikesell. Denver Water releases more water through Roberts Tunnel from Dillon Reservoir for their service areas, which increases the flow of the river and allows various outfitters to stock the waters with fish. That is how Mikesell explained the area of the North Fork, which flows into DSP, and John Ellis, longtime angler and member of Evergreen Metro Water Board, corroborated what Mikesell said. “When it’s real low, the minerals get on their gills and clogs them and essentially suffocates them,” Ellis said. Ellis is also a board member of Evergreen Trout Unlimited. The group’s goal is to conserve and protect coldwater fisheries. Right now, even in the foothills, conservation groups are worried about the warming waters, too. “We’re very concerned with climate change,” Ellis said. His group is working to monitor water temperatures in tributary streams to learn about warming, and members are hoping to replenish the Greenback Cutthroat Trout population, which happens to be Colorado’s state fish. The warmer water can spell trouble for the resident insect populations, which are the food source for these fish. Warmer water can also mean less oxygenation for fish. - “How is the bug life doing? As it heats up, sometimes there’s less bugs, then they don’t have the bugs to eat,” Ellis said. “As water gets warmer, it doesn’t have as much oxygen.” Getting out there Fishing the DSP, North Fork and countless other streams and lakes in Colorado can be a fun way to spend a warm summer day. Mikesell said the sport might take a little getting used to, though.
Rick Mikesell casts into the river.
“For Denver South Platte, while it’s a high quality fishery, it’s not really beginner friendly,” he said. He said learning to fish the river will take some casting skills and gear. He said becoming a good angler requires a lot of practice. “If the angler is willing to work at it and spend time, they can improve,” Mikesell said. After spending years with a fishing rod in hand, even Mikesell doesn’t slay fish every day. “I’ve been doing it for over 20 years, and I still have bad days all the time,” he said. Michelle White, owner of Tumbling Trout Fly Shop in Lake George, has been fly fishing for over 20 years. When she became interested in guiding a number of years ago, she found herself stuck in a male-dominated sport and industry. So she decided to change it. “One of the reasons I started my own fly fishing business seven years ago … no one would even look at my resume, so I started my own guide service,” she said. Now, she encourages women to get involved in the sport. With lots of women’s beginner fishing groups popping up around Colo-
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gear to have is a pair of polarized sunglasses. According to Mikesell, during the month of May, the bass and carp are spawning. Then, the fishing gets really good. “Once we get into late May, early June, those fish are at the best time of their lives,” he said. A quick Google search can yield hundreds of results for outfitters and guide services for fly fishing in Colorado, so the eager angler can take their pick, or simply get out there and start casting.
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From reducing Coloradans’ property tax increases to delaying a new gas fee, the Colorado legislature passed several bills this year that will directly affect your wallet. The legislation was aimed at trying to ease rising consumer-cost pressures. While there are a lot of political machinations around the savings, we’re just going to break down what the changes mean for you. (If you want to read about the machinations, you can do so here.) Here are the measures we at The Colorado Sun think you need to know about: Property taxes won’t go up as much in 2023, 2024 It’s no secret that property values in Colorado are soaring. And that means property tax bills are increasing, too. The Colorado legislature passed Senate Bill 238 this year to try to ease the tab by reducing the property tax burden on residential and commercial property owners by $700 million over the 2023 and 2024 tax years. The measure was signed into law May 16 by Gov. Jared Polis.
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long as doing so doesn’t cause the assessed property value to fall below $1,000. • For commercial properties, the assessment rate in 2023 is reduced to 27.9% from 29%. Additionally, the first $30,000 in taxable value of a commercial property is waived as long as doing so doesn’t cause the assessed property value to fall below $1,000. Are you confused about how this will affect your property tax bill? That’s OK. We’re here to help. Assessment rates are important because they are used to calculate how much someone owes in taxes. The rate is multiplied by a home’s assessed value, which is determined by a county assessor. What a property owner pays is then determined by the mill levy rate. A mill is a $1 payment on every $1,000 of assessed value. The 2023 reduction will mean that a residential property owner who owns a home with an assessed value
of $300,000 in an area with a mill levy of 100 will pay $1,963 versus $2,145. In 2024, the rates will go up slightly. For single-family residential property owners, the assessment rate will be approximately 6.95%, down from 7.15%. For multifamily residential property, the rate will be 6.8%. For those who own commercial property used for agriculture and to produce renewable energy, the 2024 assessment rate will be 26.4%, down from 29%. The 2024 rates match a reduction approved for the 2021 and 2022 tax years under a measure passed by the legislature in 2021. Finally, the legislature extended a change allowing senior citizens to defer all of the increases in their property taxes until they sell their homes while allowing everyone else to defer any increases over 4%. SEE LEGISLATURE, P13
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ecently, like many of you, my eyes popped when looking at the grand total after self-scanning a small number of groceries. How in the world I can spend $80 on a group of items that fit into one bag? FROM THE My 8-year-old son even said, “Wow, mom. How did you spend so much so EDITOR fast?” Me: “Inflation, honey. Inflation.” We are seeing no relief anywhere as prices on everything are going up. Getting gasoline last week, I didn’t event fill my tank up and spend over $50. Going out to dinner, which is becoming rarer, features little notes posted to menus apologizing for havThelma Grimes ing to raise prices but stressing they have no choice. In today’s economy, we are seeing no relief anywhere. The housing market has homes selling for well above what they are worth, groceries are becoming a pick and choose your treats kind of experience and getting gas just makes you worry about how high the price will be the next time you fill up. Even more worrisome than the prices is the supply chain issues. For those women with infants looking for formula right now – I cannot imagine the level of worry they are facing as shelves are bare and transparency on what is going on is low. I know I am blessed because we are getting by. We are managing to pay keep up with the cost of inflation. We are able to manage the gas prices. However, my concern is with some friends and family and people who are not able to keep up. At the current rate of inflation, families are seeing costs increase by nearly $300 per month. Labor department data has consumer prices exceeding 8% with no end in sight. The cost of living before inflation was already becoming unbearable. Now, families are having to budget for an added $300 per month. Rent and mortgage rates give no relief. In attending the annual Parker State of the Town event on May 12, guest speaker Patty Silverstein from Development Research Partners said rent rates continue to go up and that is likely to continue. The nation and world are stressed out, and trying to be optimistic as the dominoes fall has become a lot harder for many families just trying to stay afloat. In thinking about all the data pushed my way last week, I found myself asking — who is getting ahead in this country? It is no secret that the rich are getting richer. But when do the poor and the middle class just get ahead to where they do not have to stress about paying the added $1 for a gallon of milk? There is talk of increasing interest rates not once, not twice, but as Silverstein put it, maybe a third time. I can’t say I am overly optimistic that those steps are going to settle the dust of skyrocketing inflation. Like many, I do not see where our leaders have a clear plan to help families get some stability and my worry is not only will those families no longer be able to stay afloat, but they will continue to sink as the raft they are barely holding on to continues to deflate. Thelma Grimes is the South Metro Editor for Colorado Community Media.
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ave you ever been around someone in a group setting and suddenly they say something completely out of character or unexpected? And when they realize it, they say or WINNING ask something like, “Did my inside voice just come WORDS out?” Maybe we have all experienced a moment like that, and probably even have been the one to let our inside voice come out unexpectedly. Some of us do a really good job of controlling our words, feelings and actions when it comes to our ability Michael Norton to stay composed, especially when we may not necessarily agree with those around us. We have the ability to keep our outer selves restrained from saying what might really be on our heart and mind. And then there some of us who completely wear our hearts on our sleeve. We do not have a poker face, so we make our feelings known through what we do and what comes out of our mouth. Some might even say that those of us who fall into this category don’t have a filter, when the thought pops into our minds we immediately say or act upon what we feel in that moment. Both types, those who stay calm and can control what they say and feel, as well as those who wear their hearts on their sleeve, are easy enough to understand and recognize. Those who demonstrate restraint are usually very thoughtful and really consider their words wisely before just speaking. And those who don’t hide the way they feel are
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more direct and to the point, and live life to its fullest with lots of emotion. Then there are those of us who think we are showing restraint and composure trying to hide our feelings, but our tonality, our expressions, and our body language give us away. Those of us in this group should never play poker. And there are a lot of us who fall into this category, we just don’t see ourselves this way, we think we are fooling others, when they can see clearly right through us. “We cannot consistently act in a way that is inconsistent with the way we see ourselves.” — Dr. Joyce Brothers A lot of how we see ourselves has to do with what we keep on the inside, and what has the potential to come out of us in moments of distress, or conflicts of any kind, and usually at the wrong time. If we are harboring feelings that are negative or angry, our outside self will reflect those emotions. We may be able to mask it for a little while, but sooner or later we will hold our tongue for so long, but then eventually our true inner feelings will be exposed. We all fall somewhere along the spectrum of the three examples mentioned above. And in the world we are living in today we need to feed our minds and our hearts with the words of hope and encouragement, loving kindness, abundance, gentleness, benevolence, generosity and goodness. When we feed our minds and hearts with a steady diet of the positive, our inner self will never betray our outside self. Should we say or do what we feel and believe? Yes. Should we make sure it is said or
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LEGISLATURE FROM PAGE 10
Another measure passed this year, House Bill 1416, that Polis also signed into law May 16 requires county assessors to include an estimate of the property taxes each property owner owes when mailing out notices of property valuation changes. The notices also must include an alert to property owners about the June 8 deadline to file an assessment appeal.Big TABOR refund checks are coming Individual Colorado taxpayers will be mailed a check of at least $500 while joint filers will get at least $1,000. People who filed their tax returns on time will get the checks in late August or early September, while those with extensions will get their checks sometime later. Where is this money coming from? An estimated $2 billion in tax revenue collected by the state this fiscal year, which ends June 30, in excess of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights cap on government growth and spending, which is calculated based on inflation and population growth. The money had to be refunded regardless, but Senate Bill 233,
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done with respect? Absolutely. For some of us, we know exactly where we are when it comes to displaying how we really feel. And for others, we only fool ourselves. The solution is that we say and do exactly what needs to be said or done, and to say it or do it with respect, kindness, and compassion. How about you? Are you staying composed? Do you wear your heart on your sleeve? Or do you have
passed by the legislature this year, moved up the timeline and aimed to make the refunds more equitable by increasing the amount of money lower-income earners would get while decreasing the amount higher-income earners would receive. Colorado taxpayers could get even larger refund checks if tax revenue in May and June is above what’s projected by nonpartisan legislative staff and economists in the governor’s office. Additionally, Coloradans will also get an income tax rate cut to 4.5% from 4.55% because of the TABOR excess. Gasoline fees won’t start until April 2023 Colorado motorists were set to be charged a new, 2-cent-per-gallon fee on gasoline starting in July under a bill passed by the legislature in 2021 intended to raise money for transportation projects. But lawmakers this year passed House Bill 1351, which was signed into law May 16 by Polis, delaying the start of the fee until April 2023. The legislature is spending about $45 million from its general fund to backfill the lost revenue. “It’s official!” Polis said after signing the bill into law. “No new fees on gas!” Fact check: There will be new fees
on gasoline, just not until April 1, 2023. And those fees, by the way, are permanent and will rise to 8 cents per gallon starting on July 1 and could go up in subsequent years based on inflation. Business tax and fee breaks Polis signed three bills into law May 16 that will reduce businesses’ costs. Senate Bill 6 will let small businesses with less than $100,000 in taxable sales per sales tax filing period — which is typically each month — keep 5.3% of the sales tax they owe the state, up from 4%. The relief lasts one year and is forecast to total about $5 million. Senate Bill 124 lets S corporations and partnerships — known as passthrough businesses — retroactively pay their state income taxes dating back to 2018 through their businesses rather than through their owners. The bill lets the owners avoid a temporary federal $10,000 cap on federal income tax deductions for individual income taxpayers. That cap doesn’t exist, however, for C corporations, meaning that Senate Bill 124 will let those businesses take a larger deduction. House Bill 1001 temporarily reduces business filing fees in Colorado owed to the Secretary of State’s
Office to $1 from a range of $10 to $50. The fees are typically charged for annual business registration renewal, new trade name registrations and renewals and updates to business information. The legislature is spending $16.7 million from its general fund to replace the lost revenue. The cost of getting, renewing a driver’s license will remain flat — for now Renewing your driver’s license in the near future? You’ll save about $2 under House Bill 1004, which Polis signed into law and allocates nearly $4 million to the Division of Motor Vehicles to prevent a fee increase. The current cost to get or renew a driver’s license is $30.87, and the DMV was expected to increase the fee in the coming years to cover its rising costs. Like the gas fee, however, don’t expect the break to last forever. The relief is only set to last two years. This story is from The Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support The Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. The Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.
the blind spot of maybe projecting what you are feeling on the inside without knowing it? I would love to hear your story at mnorton@xinnix.com, and when we can include a steady diet of the good, the pure, the powerful and the positive, our inside self and outside self will more than likely be in alignment, making this a better than good year. Michael Norton is the grateful president of XINNIX, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.
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One man’s message about cannabis-induced psychosis Attempt to address other issues led to terrifying time BY DANA KNOWLES, JEREMY MOORE ROCKY MOUNTAIN PBS
Five years ago, Ethan Andrew had what he describes as the most terrifying experience of his life. “I had what’s called cannabis-induced psychosis. It’s a break from reality after ingesting too much high-potency marijuana. I was having schizophrenialike symptoms, like seeing things and hearing things weren’t there. I was super paranoid that people were following me,” said Andrew, who started using cannabis because he thought it would help with his anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He said it took two months for the symptoms of psychosis to pass. But for Andrew, not knowing the difference between his dreams and reality was the worst part of what he went through. “I had a dream that my friends and I went hiking and the next day I’d hang
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out with them and be like, ‘Guys, wasn’t that so fun?’ And they’d be like, ‘What are you talking about?’ It was such a surreal experience when you’re awake, you don’t know if you’re actually dreaming,” Andrew described. He started smoking cannabis when he was 16, and the symptoms of cannabisinduced psychosis started when Andrew was 18, after several months of smoking what he called high-potency marijuana every day. “For comparison, when our parents were growing
up, cannabis maxed out at like 5 to 10 percent THC, and now just the flower at the dispensary you can’t find anything lower than 20 to 30 percent,” Andrew said. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the main psychoactive compound in cannabis that produces the “high” a person feels after consumption. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says the amount of THC in today’s marijuana is three times higher than what it was before 1995. According to studies compiled by
the National Institutes of Health, smoking marijuana with high concentrations of THC can increase a person’s risk of experiencing psychosis. “You just typically think more THC means a better high, you don’t think, well, what is this chemical I’m putting in my body? What is this chemical doing to my developing brain? You don’t have those questions when you’re a stoner,” Andrew said. Now, Andrew is 23 and his life is a stable one. He hasn’t smoked in five years.
“I was so scared of getting schizophrenia or having that be ongoing and never going away that I had no temptations to go back to smoking weed at all,” he said. These days, Andrew has a job he enjoys, a girlfriend and he is starting school in the fall to obtain his associate degree from the Community College of Denver. Regular therapy and exercise help manage his anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. “Recovery is possible. You can heal. You’ve gotta want to do it. Initially after the first few months of psychosis the first thing I noticed was my memory was getting better, my thoughts were less foggy and I went back to school and went from getting a 1.2 (grade point average) to a 4.0,” Andrew said. “So in a way psychosis was a wakeup experience for me.” This story is from Rocky Mountain PBS, a nonprofit public broadcaster providing community stories across Colorado over the air and online. Used by permission. For more, and to support Rocky Mountain PBS, visit rmpbs.org.
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Congratulations Kayli Kilzer
Cherry Creek High School Tell us a little bit about yourself In my four years in high school, I was in marching band for all four years, and this included me being drum major for two years. I got to play in a Disney World parade, three professional sports stadiums, and placed third at state competition for 5A, our school’s highest ever placement. I also was a varsity climber, and an Adventure Challenge Course leader. I will be attending Purdue in the fall.
Romina Dadkhah Cherry Creek High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I am an extroverted person, and I love being a part of clubs and activities that allow me to meet new people and try new things. I am an active member of the Cherry Creek DECA Chapter, and I am part of the National English Honors Society at Creek. I also play tennis for Cherry Creek during the spring season. I am a member of the Arapahoe Libraries Committee as well, and I plan on attending the University of Denver after graduation. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I had my senior year conference. I had to discuss with my counselor where I planned on going to college and what I wanted to study. After that conference, my outlook on life had changed because I realized I had come to the point where I had to start making choices that would benefit my future and would shape me into the person I wanted to be. I knew that my planning was now geared for the next chapter of my life. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory was travel-
ing to DECA nationals in Atlanta with my chapter. I got to interact with 20,000 students from all 50 states and other countries and apply the things I learned in my business classes to the convention. I gained a sense of independence when I managed my schedule and got ready for competition. I was also able to establish friendships and meet some of the most amazing people. There were so many fun moments, and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to go on a school trip in high school that involved real-life situations. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The defining qualities of my graduating class are the drives to perform well and prioritize mental health. We are hardworking students who excel under pressure and love to compete. If mistakes are made, we try to learn from them and do better. We strive to do our best but support each other and take care of ourselves along the way. I find it admirable how teachers and students check up on each other to see if homework loads are too much. It’s important to always try your best but to also have respect for your body and prioritize your health.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I joined the adventure program, I was just looking to get a P.E. credit. I had no idea that it would completely change my high school experience. In the next two years, I joined the varsity climbing team, I took Adventure Leader Training, met my best friend, and led two classes my senior year. Adventure gave me a safe space to go at school, a break from stress, and made me a significantly better leader and person. What is your favorite memory from high school? I cannot think of a more impactful moment than placing first
at regionals for marching band as drum major. Lined up with the other drum majors receiving awards, I had no idea what Creek would place. As the announcer ranked the schools from last to first, my heart raced with anticipation. When the announcer read the first place school as Creek, I felt the most indescribable rush of emotion. I returned to the band and was greeted by students that were so proud of our accomplishments and performance. That was one of the most impactful moments in my life. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? If I were to describe my graduating class in one word, I would choose: spirit. I have never seen a class at Cherry Creek High School with so much school pride and gusto. Every sporting event at the school there is a massive student section, all decked out in Creek’s colors, whether that be face paint, clothing, or accessories. We can owe a lot of our school’s sporting successes to the support from the Class of 2022. This doesn’t just translate to athletics though, the senior class always shows up in big numbers at theatre performances, concerts and dances.
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Congratulations Cody Newton Cherry Creek High School Tell us a little bit about yourself I was a part of National Honor Society and National English Honor Society, for two years at Cherry Creek. I also worked 40 hours a week from the end of my junior year ‘til now. After High school, I am planning on going to bootcamp for the Air National Guard, which I joined in February. Once that is done, I will be attending the University of Colorado Boulder on a full-ride scholarship for a degree in aerospace engineering. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. At the end of my sophomore year my mom, sister and I adopted my niece and nephew. Their addition into the house has caused me to take on a lot more responsibility and grow up faster but I am so thankful for them every single day. Their existence and how close we’ve become has changed my outlook on the world. I used to just coast by, but now I look for ways to improve the world so that they grow up in the best place possible and have everything they need to reach their dreams.
Katelyn Maughan Eaglecrest High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself My two main interests in high school have been arguing and music. I’ve developed these passions through getting involved in the extracurriculars offered at my school. I joined Speech & Debate and Mock Trial, and I’ve learned so much about respectfully debating and the legal field (the field I wish to pursue after high school). I also auditioned and was selected for the two top choirs at my school where I’ve been able to develop my voice and confidence. I plan on going to the University of Arizona, where I’ll study finance and psychology, and then go onto law school. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I realized I had a voice. In my AP English Language class last year, we wrote a lot (no surprise to anyone), and up to that point, I simply wrote to get the grade I wanted. However, when I received a personal prompt that I couldn’t not write about, I found a purpose in writing. I shared my story and felt supported by my community. This helped me fall in love with writing, and it’s one of the many reasons I want to pursue law.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school is from a debate tournament my sophomore year. It was a home tournament, so the Eaglecrest kids, including me, got to help clean up after all of the rounds were done. My debate friends and I got to explore the school at night and run around in our fancy, professional clothes while cleaning. It was a great way to blow off steam after the stress of the day, and I bonded with teammates more than I had ever before. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? I’d say that the defining qualities of my graduating class are resilient, fun, and diverse. These years have been hard on us, but my class has bounced back so strongly. We dealt with changes in so many aspects of our lives, but we didn’t let that ruin our high school experience. This year my class put so much effort into having a meaningful, unforgettable senior year. In addition, through my graduating class, I’ve been exposed to major diversity. I’ve learned so much from people with different perspectives and backgrounds, and I’ll never forget all I’ve gained from my class.
What is your favorite memory from high school? The first day of junior year, it was the first time I saw all my friends in six months. COVID affected my high school in March of my sophomore year. School was the only place I had that I could regularly see my friends since I don’t live close to the school. That time was really hard to connect and enjoy school. When we came back junior year, I was able to reconnect with all my friends and enjoy school again. That’s why it’s my favorite memory because although very small, it had a big impact on my life. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The Class of 2022 is resilient and persistent. During our high school years, the world was hit with a pandemic. Many lives were lost and our way of life changed instantly. COVID affects everyone differently, but it affected everyone. Through it all, the Class of 2022 managed to complete our education and get our diplomas. When no one knew what was going to happen and school was a mess, we pushed through, showed up, and made sure we got our education. The Class of 2022 is multifaceted but all of us in one way or another embody these two traits
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May 26, 2022
Congratulations Elle Mowbray Elizabeth High School
Makenna Staack Eaglecrest High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself During my time at Eaglecrest I have been involved in a variety of activities, clubs and sports. My favorite extracurricular activities include AVID Club and soccer. I was extremely involved in AVID Club as a lead organizer for many activities and community service/fundraising efforts. While I played soccer, I had the opportunity to be captain my sophomore year, and although our season got cut short due to COVID, my team and I won the schoolwide #raptorstrongathletechallenge for most workouts during quarantine. Once I leave Eaglecrest I will be attending Drake University on a pre-veterinary medicine pathway as a biology major. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. At the beginning of my sophomore year, I moved out of my mom’s house due to recurring struggles. This was a monumental event at the beginning of my high school career that encouraged me to push through any adversity and excel even more in my academics as it was my driving force of motivation. This event made me a stronger individual and an independent
young woman. That experience shaped who I am today and has driven me to push myself to my full potential in every aspect of my life. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school has to be the AVID Celebration my senior year. This celebration was purely for seniors in the AVID program and it was an amazing opportunity to spend more time with my classmates, celebrate our accomplishments, and reminisce with AVID teachers from prior years. Not only did this celebration embody the family and community AVID strives for, it was also a time to recognize individuals like myself who had been leaders throughout the year and excelled in their academics. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The first word that comes to mind when I think of the Class of 2022 is resilient. As a class, we survived a pandemic and endured the rollercoaster that was normal, online, and hybrid schooling. Despite being away from each other for long periods of time, we all came back together as a community and a class to push through those difficult times and still excel in our personal endeavors.
Tell us a little bit about yourself Throughout my time at EHS, I was able to join clubs like Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy and Flight Crew, participate in academic organizations like National History Day, and take advantage of other activities like internships and gymnastics. My favorite activity I got to participate in was gymnastics where the team won three-time back-to-back State Champions. After college, I plan to attend Grand Canyon University to major in exercise science and minor in communications. I hope to become either a sports performance coach or a public speaker.
What is your favorite memory from high school? Every single moment spent at my internship. With Elizabeth High School’s help, I was able to become an intern at Pivotal Sports Performance, a sports training facility. Not only did I learn more about what I wish to do with the rest of my life, I also learned so much about independence, communication, and extreme time management. Although my internship was a professional experience, I never failed to have a blast and leave with a smile on my face. I will be forever grateful for all the memories made through this opportunity.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. During my junior year of high school, I was able to reconnect with one of my best friends from middle school and early high school. Unfortunately, about a month after reconnecting, my friend passed away in a car accident. I was very grateful to have known her and to have spent the last part of her life together; however, the catastrophic event taught me a few lessons. Those lessons are to treasure the relationships you have, to lean on those around you in trying times, and to take the saying “live everyday like it’s your last” seriously.
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? A few of the defining qualities of my graduating class would be our adaptability, self-motivation, and effective communication. I believe that, through the pandemic, our class has become very adaptive to difficult situations and is now able to continue finding ways to succeed no matter the circumstance. Similar to that, my graduating class is very passionate about various activities and goals, which has led to building healthy self-motivation habits. Lastly, the Class of 2022 is very effective at communicating due to understanding both the benefits and harmful effects social media can have on communication.
Elbert County News 19
May 26, 2022
Congratulations Emmelly Alvarez Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I’ve never been someone who participates a lot in school, but throughout high school, I have developed into someone who loves being in every activity. I am Student Body president, secretary for National Honors Society and president of Latin X. I’ve since then learned to have such a love for activities like this and I want to continue this when going into college. When I’m not in college, I want to help out as much as I can at my church that I attend to help teach the little kids. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. Becoming Student Body president I had to learn that you will never be able to satisfy everyone’s needs. I had big hopes as
president and I wanted to meet everyone’s needs but that became practically impossible for me so I had to learn how to be able to meet people halfway or do what’s best for everyone. Since then, I’ve learned how to understand people’s needs and how to become confident in myself as the person who will ultimately be making the decisions. What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from
Siearra Kaleigh Archuleta Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself I participate in the high school marching band and the color/ winter guard. I plan to attend college so I can get a degree in hospitality management.
What is your favorite memory from high school? My favorite memory from high school is my senior prom at the aquarium. It was fun being dressed up and walking around the aquarium.
Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. When I competed in marching band at other schools because it showed me I am/was a part of something big and creative. It changed my outlook on what life and opportunities can offer if you only take it.
What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? We are independent, strong, opinionated, creative, smart and proud. I say this because as individuals we have made it to the finish line of childhood and it’s a scary thing but we are excited and willing to head forward heads up high and figuring out what role in society we have.
high school was the Peach Fuzz the week pr of prom. This event was planned two weeks before the day of the event, and it took a lot for it to make it happen. The w reason why this is my favorite memory is because each student in the school got the option to be a part of something so fun. We had the boys from each grade level playing volleyball, the girls either coaching or supporting and the other students who chose not to participate
went to support. I loved seeing the school spirit and the participation. What are the defining qualities of your graduating class and why? The Class of 2022 has learned how to be so honest and blunt about any situation, which has allowed us to speak up about anything that we don’t find just. With so much going on in the world and as time progresses, people have become more confident in their beliefs and that has allowed them to stand up for those beliefs. Another defining quality that we have is just our perseverance with COVID-19. We were definitely impacted but we learned how to overcome those struggles and not let it get in the way of our future whether that be going to college, going straight into the workforce, joining any governmental branch, etc.
Elvis Berisa Englewood High School
Tell us a little bit about yourself My parents are from Kosovo and they moved here about a year before I was born. I have three older sisters and one younger brother. I am glad I was born in the United States because it was not safe in Albania. I like to work out at Englewood Recreation Center in my free time. After high school I plan to get a degree in Business/Marketing after taking a year off to work. Describe a personal experience that you encountered during high school that significantly impacted you as a person or changed your outlook on life. My teachers helped me a lot to stay on task and pass
my classes. Mr. Maschka, my counselor, helped me find a direction of what I want to do with my life. What is your favorite memory from high school? I really liked my Weight Training class. I was on the record board for having the heaviest dead lift, which made me feel really good and proud. What are the defining qualities of your graduating
class and why? My class is really outgoing and smart, and they don’t fool around.
Note: Elvis completed this form with help from Englewood High School Psychologist/ Counselor Patrick Maschka.
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May 26, 2022
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Hanging Lake to reopen after a year-long closure BY MATT BLOOK COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO
Hikers will get the green light to return to the beloved Hanging Lake natural area starting June 25, forest officials recently announced. The area has been closed to the public since last July, when mudslides in the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar washed away several bridges along the lake’s main access trail. Hanging Lake itself was spared, but the trail damage made it impossible to access safely. “We’ve made speedy progress on repair work,” said Leanne Valdhius, a district ranger for the White River National Forest. “There’s a lot of emotion and excitement around this for a lot of people.” Permits went on sale on May 23. Visitors must purchase one of the $12 passes on the city of Glenwood Springs’ website before making the trek. Roughly 600 timed-entry passes will be available each day. The city will not bring back its shuttle service to the trailhead due to safety concerns, so visitors will need to drive or bike to the trailhead
themselves, said Lisa Langer, vice president of marketing for Visit Glenwood Springs. “Because of the potential for bad weather, we’d prefer to have people here with their cars and be able to get them off the trail rather than wait for a shuttle bus,” she said. “When we get a lot of growth through the burn scar, we’ll start the shuttle again.” A guard will be stationed at the trailhead’s parking lot entrance, and visitors without permits will be turned away, Langer said. Forest officials may institute periodic safety closures during rainstorms. Hikers familiar with the terrain should expect to see new bridges and stepping stones along the steep, 1-mile route to the lake. Large piles of rocks and debris from mudslides are visible from the main path. Other than that, the famous waterfalls and vegetation surrounding Hanging Lake remain fully intact, forest officials say. The flash flood and mudslide that shut down Hanging Lake’s trail also mangled part of Interstate 70 in SEE HANGING LAKE, P23
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Special Education Teacher For a significant needs program located at the Strasburg Elementary School - Current Colorado Special Education Teacher license required. BA salary range $34,650-$40,950 & MA salary range $39,900-$46,200, based on experience. Excellent benefits. including full health benefits & Signing Bonus! Collaborative work environment with lots of free continuing education opportunities available. May be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces.org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
School Social Worker East Central BOCES is seeking a Full-Time and 2.5 Day a week School Social Worker to join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals for the 2022-23 school year. Colorado licensed or eligible for a license. Grades Pre12 assessment, direct counseling & consultation services in our East and Central Areas. May be eligible for loan forgiveness, benefits include a signing bonus and full coverage insurance. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website at ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, & follow instructions to create an account or login. EOE
Registered Occupational Therapist/COTA Full-Time and part-time Registered Occupational Therapist/COTA for East Central BOCES - OTR must have, or be eligible for appropriate Colorado licensure. Provide Pre-12 intervention, assessment, direct & indirect services just east of Denver on I-70, Bennett, Strasburg Byers & Kiowa areas. COTA Needed for Limon & Surrounding Areas. Support from an experienced COTA is available for OT. Full Time Salary range for OTD: $49,350-$60,550. Part-Time Salary prorated based on the number of days employed. COTA Salary range $34,650-$43,050. Excellent benefits, including Sign On Bonus, full health insurance & access to a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program! Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work from home. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ecboces. org EOE
Special Education Paraprofessionals Full & Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessionals needed for our West & Central Area Center-based Learning Programs located in Strasburg & Limon Competitive pay and benefits including individual health insurance . $15-$18 per hour depending on experience. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! Questions contact Tracy at 719-7752342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA FT & PT Speech-Language Pathologist or SLPA Positions Available for 2022-23 School Year! Open to School Internships. Able to provide supervision for CFY hours. Join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Administer assessments, provide direct, indirect & consultation services for students PreK-12th grades. Competitive salaries: SLP - $44,100-$56,000 & SLPA- $36,050- $44,450, both commensurate upon experience. May be eligible for a Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness! Excellent benefits, including full health benefits & mileage reimbursement. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE Teacher of the Visually Impaired/ Orientation and Mobility Specialist East Central BOCES is seeking a Part-Time (3.5 days/wk) Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Orientation and Mobility Specialist for the 2022-23 school year - This position requires working with multiple administrative units including East Central BOCES, Ft. Morgan, Santa Fe Trails BOCES, South East BOCES, North East BOCES and Sterling. Option to work 1 day a week for East Central BOCES only, if preferred. Requires Colorado Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobility Specialist. Responsibilities include completing assessments, providing direct and indirect service & attending IEP meetings as needed. Opportunity for some services to be provided remotely. Salary: 3.5 days/wk-$31,018-$38,505, 1 day/wk $8,120-$10,080. Excellent Benefits, including Signing Bonus & mileage reimbursement or use of a car. May be eligible for loan forgiveness.To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. EOE Driver CDL HAZMAT DRIVER WANTED by Spring Valley Gas, Inc., family owned; 20 year old company, seeking local propane delivery driver with customer service experience. Join our team! Salary based on certification and experience. Class A or B with hazmat endorsements. Full time position. Propane experience preferred but not required. Clean MVR with no DUI or drug history. On call pay, holiday pay, paid industrial training, and paid time off. Call for interview: 303-660-8810.
Educational Audiologist East Central BOCES is looking for a FT or PT Educational Audiologist for the 2022-23 school year CDE Special Services and Colorado Audiologist licensure required; CCC’s or AAA certificate; knowledge of current technologies in Audiology including HAT systems and cochlear implants preferred. Experience with children 0-21 preferred. Complete evaluations, provide direct services, and consultation services, manage hearing equipment and oversee hearing screening program. Benefits include: a signing bonus, mileage reimbursement. Flexible scheduling with some opportunity to work from home.May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program. Ph.D. Salary $51,450-$60,550. For Questions, please contact Tracy at tracyg@ ecboces.org or 719-775-2342 ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
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Full-Time School Psychologist or Intern To join our dynamic, multi-disciplinary team of professionals for the 202223 school year. Requirements: Educational Specialist (Ed.S.), Colorado certified. Provide PreK-12 intervention including assessment, development of IEP’s & consultation services. Competitive salaries: ED.S $51,450-$60,900 & Intern $47,600$52,400, both commensurate upon experience. Excellent benefits including dental, vision, and medical insurance. Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work at home. May be eligible for Sign On Bonus! May also be eligible for loan forgiveness. Use of a car or mileage reimbursement. Questions contact Tracy (719) 775-2342, ext. 101. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online”, located at the bottom of the job listing. EOE Registered Occupational Therapist Full-Time and part-time Registered Occupational Therapist. OTR must have, or be eligible for appropriate Colorado licensure. Provide Pre-12 intervention, assessment, direct & indirect services just east of Denver on I-70, Bennett, Strasburg Byers & Kiowa areas. Support from an experienced COTA is available. Full Time Salary range for OTD: $49,350-$60,550. Part-Time Salary prorated based on the number of days employed. Excellent benefits. Access to a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement. May be eligible for a loan forgiveness program and signing bonus. To apply for this position, please complete the Certified Application for Employment available on the East Central BOCES website www. ecboces.org under “Jobs”. EOE Questions contact Tracy at (719) 775-2342, ext. 101 or email tracyg@ ecboces.org
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Full-Time Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and Child FindT Coordinator n For East Central BOCES for them 2022-2023 school year -Duties include: Complete assessment & provide direct and indirect services with preschool children in rural school settings. Requires a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education Can be hired with a Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field if willing to enter into a Master’s degree program in Early Childhood Special Education upon hire. Salary Range BA-$34,650 to $42,350 and MA $39,900-$47,600 dependent on experience. Excellent benefits, including full health benefits, and use of a car or mileage reimbursement & Sign On Bonus! Flexible scheduling with the opportunity to complete some work from home. May be eligible for loan forgiveness! Financial support may be available through grants if required to enroll in a Master’s degree program. Questions contact Tracy (719) 7752342 ext. 101 or tracyg@ecboces. org. To apply for this position, please visit our website ecboces.org and click on the “Jobs” page, click on the job you are interested in & then click on the grey button “Apply Online” at the bottom of the job listing. EOE
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HANGING LAKE FROM PAGE 20
Glenwood Canyon, trapping more than a hundred motorists at one point and causing more than $100 million in damage. Preparations for future slides are still underway. Forest officials had to cancel roughly 15,000 hiking reservations to Hanging Lake following the slide. Restoration work is moving along partially thanks to a public fund started by The National Forest Foundation, a federal entity responsible for funding trail projects. Great Outdoors Colorado recently awarded a $2.8 million grant of its own to support the rebuild. Workers put the finishing touches on one of the new wooden bridges lining the path on Wednesday. Each bridge is designed to withstand moderate mud flows that may come through the area again, said Joe Murphy, a builder with Summit to Sea, the main contractor hired to do trail repairs. “We’re shooting for this to last decades and decades,” Murphy said. “This is a really special place and we want it to be in great shape.” Local and federal government agencies have spent more than $150,000 to get the trail into usable shape for this summer. Other work includes re-grading some of the steep inclines along the trail and removing loose boulders and rocks near the main walkway. Design plans for a new, permanent trail are still in the preliminary stages, said Jamie Werner, stewardship coordinator with the National Forest Foundation. “The long-term plan is going to take roughly 3 years to complete,” Werner said. “We want to make this trail as sturdy and stable as possible.” This story is from Colorado Public Radio, a nonprofit news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support CPR News, visit cpr.org.
Workers put the finishing touches on a new bridge along the trail to Hanging Lake in Glenwood Canyon on May 18. PHOTO BY MATT BLOOM/CPR NEWS
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Public Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 Legals City and County PUBLIC NOTICE CHILD FIND Elizabeth School District would like to locate all 0 through 21 year olds, who may have a disability. The Colorado Department of Education maintains a comprehensive child identification system consistent with Part B of IDEA and ensures that each Local Education Agency (LEA), in collaboration with a variety of community resources, assumes the leadership role in establishing and maintaining a process in their community for the purpose of locating, identifying and evaluating all children, birth to 21 years, who may have a disability and may be eligible for services and supports under Part C or special education services under Part B of IDEA.
Last Publication: June 2, 2022 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice
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Due to the increasing volume of special education records, school districts spend a significant amount of time and money maintaining those records. Consequently, a systematic procedure for the retention and disposition of inactive special education student records is necessary. The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy protection act that protects student education records. FERPA defines education records as all records that school or educational agencies maintain about a student. FERPA applies to public schools and state or local education agencies that receive federal education funds.
References: IDEA, Part C, Section 303.320-323 IDEA, Part B, Section 300.125 ECEA CCR 301-8 2220-R-4.01-4.04(4) Legal Notice No. 24845 First Publication: May 26, 2022
Legal Notice No. 24846 First Publication: May 26, 2022 Last Publication: June 2, 2022
All 5 through 21 year-old concerns should be directed to Tammy Krueger, Special Education Director at 303-646-1844 Services for infants and toddlers are voluntary.
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Records Destruction: Policies and Procedures (Recommended by the Colorado Department of Education)
It is the policy of Elizabeth School District that the contents of special education files shall be kept for a minimum of five years after all special education and related services for a student have ended. Upon exiting from special education services, the student and parent/guardian shall be informed that records will be destroyed after five consecutive years of in-active status. Prior to the destruction of in-active records, efforts to notify the parent/guardian or student 18 years old or older shall be made and through public notice in a local newspaper and on the district website. Absent a request, the records shall be destroyed in conformance with C.R.S. §24-80-101, et seq., and federal law. No record shall be destroyed as long as it pertains to any pending legal case, claim, action or audit.
Ages 0 through 5 year-old concerns should be directed to Amber Davis, Early Childhood Coordinator at 303-646-6716.
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DISTRICT COURT, COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO Case No. 2022CV30018 Plaintiff: Lincoln, LTD Defendants: HGT Enterprises; REB Development RLLLP; REB Investments, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company; and all unknown persons who claim any interest in the subject matter of this action To the Defendants named above: You are hereby summoned and required to appear and defend against the claims of the complaint filed with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this Summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. If you fail to file your answer or other response to the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, judgment by default may be rendered against you by the court for the relief demanded in the complaint without further notice. This is an action to quiet title regarding the real property located in Elbert County, Colorado, legally described as follows: PARCEL A: A PARCEL OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 63 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN SHOWN AS "TRACT A" IN AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR SKY
VIEW RANCH RECORDED FEBRUARY 20, 2013 IN BOOK 742 AT PAGE 803, ELBERT COUNTY COLORADO, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25 AND CONSIDERING THE WEST LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 25 TO BEAR SOUTH 00°14'00" EAST WITH ALL BEARINGS CONTAINED HEREIN RELATIVE THERETO; THENCE SOUTH 00°14'00” EAST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 2629.35 FEET TO THE WEST 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE SOUTH 00°31'12" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 2629.08 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE NORTH 88°14'23" EAST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 25, A DISTANCE OF 3900.02 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 25; THENCE NORTH 00°17'55" WEST, ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SAID SECTION 25, A DISTANCE OF 4224.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 78°57'25" WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1145.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH 11°02'35" WEST A DISTANCE OF 684.77 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 86°36'33" WEST A DISTANCE OF 880.26 FEET; THENCE NORTH 11°336'22" EAST A DISTANCE OF 182.86 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 250.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 13°36'24", AN ARC LENGTH OF 59.37 FEET; THENCE NORTH 25°12'49" EAST, A DISTANCE OF 530.72 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVE; THENCE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 160.00 FEET, A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 09°04'51", AN ARC LENGTH OF 25.36 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16°07'58" EAST A DISTANCE OF 123.54 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 78°57'25" EAST A DISTANCE OF 697.96 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO. ALSO KNOWN AS: OUTLOT 15 ON SKY VIEW RANCH A TO A1 REZONE MAP RECORDED AUGUST 30, 2004 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 201099, AND RE-
CORDED OCTOBER 24, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 201155, COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE OF COLORADO (the “Property”). You may receive copies of pleadings filed in the above-referenced matter from the Clerk of the Elbert County, Colorado, District Court or from Plaintiff’s counsel: Troy A. Sandberg, Sandberg Law LLC, 17011 Lincoln Ave., #348, Parker, Colorado 80134, (720) 940-5058. Legal Notice No. 24832 First Publication: April 28, 2022 Last Publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Elbert County News
Notice to Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of MICHAEL JOHN KING, a/k/a Michael J. King, and Mike King, Deceased Case Number: 22PR30017 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before September 12 2022, or the claims may be forever barred. Jenna H. Keller, Esq., Attorney for Personal Representative 584 Yampa Avenue Craig, CO 81625 Legal Notice No. 24838 First publication: May 12, 2022 Last publication: May 26, 2022 Publisher: Elbert County News
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