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Undersheriff details plans under red flag law Deputies will not petition courts for extreme risk protection orders

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

A rider competes during a 2018 eventing competition at the Colorado Horse Park.

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Horse park plans to continue operations Facility has eliminated boarding, is looking for new show director

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Colorado Horse Park recently issued a news release in an effort to dispel rumors that it is shutting down for the 2020 season, but the park has yet to find a replacement for its show director and announce its summer schedule.

The release, issued in mid-Decem-

ber, said the facility “will continue to operate as a horse park in 2020 despite recent rumors to the contrary.”

The park has announced some changes to the nationally renowned equestrian facility in unincorporated Douglas County, south of Parker.

Its show director resigned after two seasons. Long-term boarding serivices have been eliminated.

In the long run, the park may have plans to become a like its sister locations on the East Coast, said Michael Stone, president of the Colorado Horse Park. Both of the other locations are world-class equestrian resorts.

The summer schedule will be

released by the end of the month, a few weeks later than usual, Stone said. Some smaller shows may be axed, but the bigger shows are still planned, said Stone, who is based in Florida.

The news release states Marion Maybank, the park’s show director of two years, resigned and that the park is searching for her replacement.

The Colorado Horse Park is 150 acres of competition and boarding space. Prior to eliminating boarding late last year, the park housed as many as 100 horses per year, according to its website, chp.coth.com.

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The Elbert County News asked the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office how it will act on extreme risk protection orders if any are issued within the department’s jurisdiction under the state’s new “red flag” law. Under the law, a judge can order firearms to be confiscated from a person who is judged to be a risk to self or others, if the court is petitioned for such an Fisher order by a law enforcement officer, relative or household member who makes a case to support the request. Undersheriff Dave Fisher responded for the department.

In your opinion, does Colorado’s new red flag law have the potential to save lives?

I think potentially, maybe. When we get calls of individuals with suicidal or homicidal thoughts, there seems to be a mental health component, always.

The makeup of jails in Colorado and the United States is probably close to 40% or even higher that have mental health issues.

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THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

“From a philosophical perspective, I now don’t think the state should have power over life and death.”

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Bill aims to repeal Colorado death penalty After Dems’ failed attempts in prior years, two key GOP votes may change outcome

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

After years of coming up short, advocates of repealing the death penalty may finally cross the finish line this year with newfound support from two Republican senators.

“From a philosophical perspective, I now don’t think the state should have power over life and death,” said state Sen. Jack Tate, a Centennial Republican who was undecided on the issue last year.

Tate and Colorado Tate Springs state Sen. Owen Hill, a Republican who also has voiced support for a repeal this year, may be enough to give Democrats the edge. The state Legislature has recently seen repeated attempts to overturn the death penalty: It failed in 2013, 2017 and 2019, despite Democrats controlling both the state House and Senate last year.

Democrats haven’t been united on the issue. Two of the three people on death row in Colorado — Sir Mario

Owens and Robert Ray — were sentenced to die in connection with the 2005 murder of the son of state Sen. Rhonda Fields, an Aurora Democrat.

Her son was a witness in another murder case involving Owens.

The experience places Fields firmly in opposition to repealing the death penalty, and last year, at least a few other Democrats hadn’t publicly committed to the repeal.

In the state House, Rep. Tom Sullivan, whose son was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting, argues there are certain cases where capital punishment is warranted.

“There’s no question in my mind that the man that murdered my son and 11 others — 58 others shot, traumatized an entire community — there’s no question in my mind that he should be put to death,” said Sullivan, a Sullivan Democrat from Centennial.

The jury in theater shooter James Holmes’ case did not unanimously agree on the death penalty, so Holmes was not sentenced to death.

‘Irreversible mistakes’ Eighteenth Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler argues that the death penalty is a useful negotiation tool, pointing to the case of Chris

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado calls the death penalty “an expensive, ineffective, and unjust government program that risks making irreversible mistakes by executing innocent people, delays justice for victims’ families, and wastes millions of dollars that could be better used on programs that actually save lives and increase public safety,” its website says. At least 166 people have been exonerated from death rows across the country, an ACLU Colorado fact sheet says.

The organization also argues that in Colorado, racial minorities are disproportionately likely to face the death penalty.

Sullivan, whose House district includes east and central Centennial, Foxfield, and nearby areas, said he may be willing to tackle some aspects of the death penalty, such as the uncertainty in whether it deters crime and that it is pursued more often in wealthier judicial districts.

“But in an instance that I was personally involved in and I see more people personally involved with, as I’ve said, I’m not going to be the one to tell those other families that they’re not going to be able to pursue the justice they want,” Sullivan said.

Along with Owens and Ray, the only other inmate on death row in Colo-

rado is Nathan Dunlap, convicted of murdering four people in 1993 shooting at an Aurora Chuck E. Cheese.

All three are black men who attended Overland High School in Aurora at different times.

Fields, whose Senate district sits near Overland, said race is a coincidence in those cases.

“I think they just happened to be black,” Fields said. Dunlap “is black, but he killed (people) that should be alive today.”

“I don’t think it’s about color — I think it’s about murder,” Fields added.

Brauchler, whose judicial district includes Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties, said there recently have been Colorado death row inmates of other races and some death penalty sentences were overturned by a 2002 U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case called Ring v. Arizona, which affected how states apply the death penalty.

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Prospective families can learn about Elizabeth schools District plans open houses Feb. 19 when students, parents can meet staff, take tours, visit classrooms

BY STAFF REPORT

New and prospective students can learn more about Elizabeth schools during an open house Feb. 19.

Those considering an Elizabeth school can meet with staff, take student-led tours, visit classrooms and see the school’s culture in action from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.

The district has six schools:

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The 2012 report “concludes that research to date on the effect of capital punishment on homicide rates is not useful in determining whether the death penalty increases, decreases, or has no effect on these rates,” the National Academy’s website says.

Research has found “you can’t draw conclusions one way or the other,” Brauchler said.

The district attorney argued that

Running Creek and Singing Hills elementary schools, Elizabeth Middle School, Frontier High School, Elizabeth High School and Legacy Academy.

Elizabeth Middle School ranked 17 out of 270 middle schools in Colorado for its academic offerings and innovative outdoor field trips, according to a news release.

Frontier High School is an alternative education campus that provides a non-traditional setting for students wanting a different type of high school.

Elizabeth High School offers numerous Advanced Placement classes and college course offerings, and continues to have a four-year graduation rate at 90.1% (exceeding the 80.7%

state average).

Legacy Academy is a K-8 charter school operated by a group of parents, teachers, and community members under their own governance.

With small class sizes (average K-12 class is 23 students), Elizabeth schools offers student leadership opportunities in all grades, performing arts programs at both the middle and high school level, STEM and robotics curricula, and integrated middle school sports leading to 18 high school varsity teams, the news release said.

Families are interested in touring Elizabeth Schools but not able to attend the upcoming open houses can schedule a tour by visiting http://bit. ly/ESopenhouse.

for inmates with life sentences for murder, taking away the death penalty would remove the potential for further punishment if they kill a prison guard or another inmate.

“It will essentially say once you do your first murder, the rest are free,” Brauchler said.

ing Colorado’s death row inmates’ sentences. A vote for the repeal bill is a vote for that outcome, Brauchler said.

The last time Colorado executed an inmate was in 1997, and the most recent time before that was in 1967.

Fields, Sullivan and Brauchler all prefer the question of repealing the death penalty to be answered by voters in a statewide ballot question.

Tate said he understands that preference but that he has a “traditional view of the role of the lawmaker.”

“I notice that we don’t send every tough decision at the Capitol to a vote of the people,” Tate said.

Rare application This year’s proposal, Senate Bill 20-100, would repeal the death penalty for offenses charged on or after July 1, 2020.

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Elizabeth policies on red flag law explained Police Chief Steve Hasler says his department will enforce law impartially

BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Elizabeth Police Chief Steve Hasler answered questions from the Elbert County News about how his department will enforce extreme risk protection orders under Colorado’s new “red flag” law. The law allows a court to order firearms to be confiscated from a person judged to be a risk to self or others, if a law enforcement offi- Hasler cer, relative or household member petitions for the order and makes a case to support it.

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We see calls daily of those who are having issues dealing with life.

Many times, those people are armed or potentially armed. There are processes in place to deal with these folks such as a mental health hold, or M-1 hold. This can be done by one of our deputies or a doctor who witnesses an individual that is having a mental health crisis.

What, if anything, concerns you about the red flag law?

There is no good cut-and-dry response to the multitude of different scenarios that law enforcement could face. That makes the law very difficult to enforce. It directly

In your opinion, does Colorado’s new red flag law have the potential to save lives?

Obviously it can save lives. Any mentally ill person has the potential to do harm, and if you can reduce that harm it’s a good thing. If a mentally ill person is identified by a judge with overwhelming evidence that he shouldn’t be owning a firearm, who is going to take it away? How many times have we heard about shooting tragedies and say, `Why didn’t we do anything about it?’ At the end of the day, who is going to take the guns? It’s got to be law enforcement.

What, if anything, concerns you about the red flag law?

My whole thought process about this is I’m a police chief. I don’t have the luxury of saying what laws I’m going to enforce or what I’m not going to enforce. I haven’t got the right to do that and I have to enforce all laws that come down through statutes impartially.

confronts the Second Amendment, the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution. We, as law enforcement professionals, have sworn to uphold the United States Constitution. We also swore to uphold the Colorado Constitution. I believe the current red flag law will be ruled unconstitutional.

What, if anything, makes your jurisdiction’s policy different from the state’s model policy?

Our policy differs from the Colorado state law that mandates that we as a sheriff ’s office will seize all firearms when a temporary restraining order is issued, and when a 364 restraining order is issued, and those firearms will be stored in our evidence facility. We do not have the room to store firearms.

What, if anything, makes your jurisdiction’s policy different from the state’s model policy?

Our policy is to continue following several policies we already have in place to address each ERPO situation as is necessary. We already have policies in place for rapid response and deployment, as well as hostage and barricaded subjects.

I’m going to comply with any court order, and I will do it carefully. It could be s simple as knocking on the door and asking, or if the situation is considered dangerous I will call in people who are tactical to handle it. I’m not saying it won’t be dangerous, but sometimes this job is dangerous.

Will you department allow officers to seek ERPO’s or just enforce the ones handed down to the office by a judge?

If a judge sends down an order, who am I to say no? When it comes to us identifying someone I would

How will your office go about enforcing extreme risk protection orders?

We will look at each issue on a case-by-case basis. Our deputies will not be seeking extreme risk protection orders from a judge. There may be cases where citizens can petition a judge for one of these orders. If the judge approves an ERPO, the document will go directly to the sheriff who will determine if it is safe to serve. We will always strive to find an alternative method of contacting people away from their home rather than going into someone’s home. If we go to a residence, on a report of suspicious behavior or activities, we would only seize a firearm in plain view if appropriate. We will not be seeking a search and seizure warrant unless there is a grave danger that we can articulate.

go back to the point that if someone is so seriously mentally ill that they are a danger to themselves and the community, and I do nothing about it, then I’m in a spot of trouble. Fundamentally you have to say what’s right and what’s wrong in the best interest of the community. Politics go out the window when it comes to people and their safety.

What do you believe is the most important thing for officers in your department to keep in mind when carrying out these orders?

Deputies will need to decide if it can be done diplomatically or tactically. We’re not there to cause any more harm. We don’t want to make things worse.

Have there been incidents in your jurisdiction that you believe could have been prevented with an ERPO? No. There haven’t been any incidents that I’m aware of.

Will your department allow officers to seek ERPOs or just enforce the ones handed down to the office by a judge?

Our deputies will not seek ERPOs. What do you believe is the most important thing for officers in your department to keep in mind when carrying out these orders?

Safety for all citizens, and for our deputies. Serving these orders will cause undue confrontations, in my opinion.

Have there been incidents in your jurisdiction that you believe could have been prevented with an ERPO? Not that I am aware of. We deal with a variety of people on a day to day and use existing laws and procedures. We believe in the Constitution and an individual’s constitutional rights.

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Sportsman’s Warehouse to open in Parker Retailer takes over site of former Gander Mountain

BY NICK PUCKETT NPUCKETT@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Sportsman’s Warehouse will open in February in Parker in the building that previously housed Gander Mountain.

The Alaska-based sports and outdoors retailer will be located at 18420 Cottonwood Drive, replacing Gander Mountain, which opened in 2016, reopened in 2018 and ultimately closed last year. The facility is 57,000 square feet.

“As we continue to grow our brand and business, we are excited to expand our presence in Colorado and California,” Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO Jon Barker states in a press release from Jan. 16.

Two new California stores are planned to open in 2020, one in

Brentwood and one in Corona.

“While other competitors deemphasize or exit the space, Sportsman’s continues to opportunistically open new stores and grow our business through both ecommerce and store locations,” Barker states.

“We look forward to serving these communities through providing outstanding gear and exceptional service to inspire outdoor memories.”

The release states additional openings will be planned “in the near future.” Sportsman’s Warehouse will have 107 stores in 27 states once the three new locations open. Colorado has seven Sportsman’s Warehouse locations.

Camping World Holdings Inc. bought the bankrupt Gander Mountain in 2017.

Camping World planned to reopen as Gander Outdoors with slight changes in 2018.

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Solar Design Workshop: 2-5 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St., Elizabeth.

Hands-on workshop is for those who want information about solar panel systems for their home, farm or ranch. First 25 households that present their power bills will receive a thank you gift. There is no charge for the class or the solar designs created.

Heart Book Folding: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St., Elizabeth. Prepare for Valentine’s Day with book folding. Choose Love or a heart. RSVP to 303646-3416 by Jan. 30.

Libertarian Party of Elbert County Monthly Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 at the Elizabeth Brewing Company, 239 Main St., Elizabeth. Group will address filling key volunteer positions including chair, vice chair, secretary, treasurer, affiliate representative, etc. All Libertarians and anyone who is curious is welcome.

Career and College Fair: 8:3011:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Elizabeth High School, 34500 Co Rd 13, Elizabeth. High school students and their parents can explore a variety of post high school options. Elizabeth High School students will attend during the 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10:3011:30 a.m. sessions. Students from nearby schools and those from the homeschool community may attend between 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Parents are welcome to any of the sessions. Contact Leanne Cook with Elizabeth High School postsecondary and gifted programming at lcook@esdk12.org.

Tree Workshop: 6:30-9:30 p.m.

THINGS to DO Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Big Sandy School, 18091 County Road 125, Simla. Learn about windbreaks and living snow fences, how to plan your planting, types of trees and so much more. Go to https:// conservation4you.org/education.

Windbreak Design and Tree Workshop: 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at Simla School, 18091 CR 125, Simla.

Learning how to successfully grow trees in our area. The workshop will assist with proper species selection, site planning, proper planting procedures, windbreak design and tips to increase the survival and growth of your trees.

Specialists will be on hand to answer your questions, provide windbreak design assistance and/or accept tree orders. Go to https://conservation4you.org/ education.

Valentine’s Day Playdate: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Elizabeth Fire House, 155 W. Kiowa Ave., Elizabeth. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some of the warmest hearts in Elizabeth. Bring a valentine for our local heroes.

Native American Prayer Trees: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St., Elizabeth. John Anderson comes to talk about Native American Prayer Trees, also known as Culturally Modified Trees. The Ute were among the Native American people who modified trees for navigational, spiritual, burial, medicinal, nutritional and educational purposes.

Most Native American people, including the Ute, believe anything created by the hands of Creator has a spirit, including an eagle, bear, person or a tree and trees would not be modified unless it was with consent of the Prayer Tree and Creator.

Elizabeth Schools Open House: 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Feb. 19 at Elizabeth schools. Meet with staff, take student-led tours, visit classrooms and see the school’s culture in action from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m. Families are interested in touring Elizabeth schools but not able to attend the upcoming open houses can schedule a tour by visiting http:// bit.ly/ESopenhouse.

CPR and Bleeding Control for the Community: 11 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 23 at 403 County Road 45, Kiowa. Training in compression-only CPR and bleeding control techniques. Familiarization training; no certification provided.

Penny Drive: in February with the Pines & Plains Libraries Foundation and the elementary schools.

Casino Night: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at Spring Valley Golf Club, 42350 County Road 17/21, Elizabeth. Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce membership appreciation event. Roaring 202; 1920s attire encouraged. Tickets include $200 in gaming chips and catered dinner. Tickets available at elizabethchamber.org.

St Patrick’s Playdate: 10-11 a.m.

Wednesday, March 11 at Elizabeth Police, 425 Main St., Elizabeth.

Raising green for our heroes in blue. Money will go to the Fallen Officers Fund. Tour the police department, see the cars and meet some moms.

Colorado Patriots Charity Golf: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 at Spring Valley Golf Club, 42350 Co Rd 17/21, Elizabeth. Benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation, which offers support to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or

disabled in service to our country.

The Colorado Patriots Chapter has provided 25 scholarships totaling more than $125,000 since 2012. Money raised at our events directly benefits Colorado veteran families. Learn more at www. colorado-patriots.org.

Colorado Patriots Charity Dinner and Golf: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26-27 at Black Bear Golf Course, 11400 Canterberry Parkway, Parker. Benefits the Folds of Honor Foundation, which offers support to the spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled in service to our country.

The Colorado Patriots Chapter has provided 25 scholarships totaling more than $125,000 since 2012. Money raised at our events directly benefits Colorado veteran families. Learn more at www. colorado-patriots.org.

Elizabeth Chamber Golf Tournament: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at Spring Valley Golf Club, 42350 County Road 17/21, Elizabeth. Go to elizabethchamber.org.

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Daddy Daughter Ball: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Road, Castle Rock.

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Amahl and the Night Visitors: 7 p.m. Feb. 7-9 in the Sanctuary at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3737 New Hope Way, Castle Rock.

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Front Range Corridor Paleontology: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Adult lecture series led by Ian Miller from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. RSVP requested. Call 303-805-6800 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.org. Learn more at http://parkerarts.org/1837/ Adult-Lecture-Series.

Cocktails with the Curator from the Denver Art Museum: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Members events. For tickets, go to http://www.parkerarts. org.

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Free hands-on solar design workshop offered Homeowners can learn about solar panel systems for home, farm or ranch at Feb. 1 library program STAFF REPORT

Homeowers interested in information about solar panel systems for their home, ranch or farm are invited to a hands-on workshop at the Elizabeth Library.

“We’ll teach a short class about the basics of residential solar, take questions from the floor and if any attendee wants it, we will design a rooftop or ground-mount system on site, add batteries to the mix, look at several finance options and generally just create a custom designs that easily beats the utility company costs,” EJ Thornton, lead solar designer, said in a news release.

The right person to attend this class is any homeowner who is now or ever has been curious about the role solar power can play on their property, the release states.

“It just takes seeing one electric bill to understand the current usage for the property — and from that, we can use software to design a system specific for that household,” Thornton said in the release.

IREA is upgrading to new smart meters across their system.

New banking partners have gotten into the financing game, manufacturers have released panels with new features that far exceed old panels, reducing degradation, etc.

The workshop is from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St. The first 25 households that present their power bills will receive a energy-optimizing thank you gift. There is no charge for the class or the solar designs created for homeowners at the class.

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educational seminars, vendors and more. At 2 p.m. each day, a fashion show will display some of the amazing products at the event. Go to http://www. pacabuddies.org/index.html

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Lessons and Lemonade: Cell Phone Photography: 9:30-11 a.m., 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Parker Hobby Lobby, Mainstreet and Parker Road. Led by Kate Brunetti. All three classes are identical. Open to ages 9-14 (grades 4-8). Presented by the Parker Artists Guild. Registration required; go to www. parkerartistsguild.com/youth-workshops.

Creative Media Concepts: Podcast: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Learn how to produce, market and distribute your podcast from an industry professional. Recommended for ages 15-plus. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Paca Buddies Alpaca: 10 a.m. Feb. 8-9 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Selfie booths,

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It typically hosts 20 weeks of United States Equestrian Federation-rated hunter, jumper, dressage and three-day eventing competitions, including its Summer in the Rockies circuit and other international and national competitions. There are 11 arenas and 300 permanent stalls for use during competition.

Now, the park is “evaluating the different events and leadership needed for a strong 2020 season,” according to the news release.

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“Matilda, the Musical”: on stage through Feb. 9 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

Inspired by the Roald Dahl novel about an extraordinary girl who, armed with wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers, takes a stand. Get tickets at https://parkerarts.org.

When Will They See Us? on display through March 11 at the PACE Center Art Gallery, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tya Anthony, Rochelle Johnson, Autumn Thomas, Ella Marie Ray, and Brigitte Thomas shine a light on contemporary issues for black women artists. Go to https://parkerarts.org.

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In the war of words, the words are losing ead” not only means “first,” “foremost” and “front,” lead is a heavy metal, hence Led Zep-

pelin.

An old adage in journalism is “don’t bury the lead.”

Journalists are not QUIET supposed to begin a story with details DESPERATION of secondary importance.

However, I am uncertain what my lead is this week. Perhaps by the time I have finished I will know.

Of course, by then it will be too late.

If I had to take a Craig Marshall guess, I’d say my lead is the wonderful Smith conundrum of language, as per the following (nonsense).

I read the news today and while I was reading the news I was wearing a red sweater I bought in a store in Redding, California.

There was an article in the paper about a bicycle race that took place in Leadville. The woman who was in the lead most of the way fell back because, she said, “I couldn’t get the lead out.”

As I dwindle and fade, I am fascinated by things I wasn’t when I was younger and had other considerations on my mind, such as the birds, the bees, and how to osculate.

Now, as I swan song my way into the arms of oblivion, it’s often words that fascinate me, and it’s why I am saddened by the abuse of them as I have noted many times before.

Chiefly: the preternatural use of “like,” to qualify, clog and clutter almost everything that is said by almost everyone under the age of 40.

Why? Why? Why? What if journalists for this publication and for the major dailies were equally lax and leisurely when they reported, oh, let’s say an impeachment hearing?

“There were like all these men and women in this big room and they were

like arguing, you know, and this one guy Mitch-something he, uh, boy, was he upset about something.”

I may not know what my lead is, but I know exactly what I am doing.

I am defusing something of great importance with something of little importance. It’s what I do — it’s what we do — in order to survive.

Current national and international news is awful.

Closer to home, if there is an illness or a death in the family, it can be overwhelming and unmanageable.

So something is said about the shirt your husband wears to your son’s funeral.

That’s another one of my film references.

It comes from “Ordinary People,” a movie directed by Robert Redford that stars Mary Tyler Moore who gave the best performance of her career.

She is the controlling matriarch of a family in disrepair after the oldest son died.

She scolds her husband, portrayed

by Donald Sutherland, on the day of the funeral because of the color of the shirt he has chosen to wear.

I have isolated that scene numerous times. There’s a lot in it.

It also changed my opinion of Mary Tyler Moore. I didn’t think much of either of her situation comedies.

Redford knew there was more to her than exclaiming “Rob” and “Murray.”

Where was I? The English language.

Raymond Chandler, in response to a proofreader who corrected one of his split infinitives, replied, in part, “Would you convey my compliments to the purist who reads your proofs and tell him or her that I write in a sort of broken-down patois, which is something like the way a Swiss waiter talks, and when I split an infinitive, (expletive), I split it so it will remain split.”

Small favors in times of travail.

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He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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t has been said that the fear of loss is more powerful than the possibility of gain. It has also been said that some of us live with an abundance mentality while others choose to live with a scarcity mindset.

In a recent strategic and tactical planning session with a few clients, WINNING this very topic WORDS became one of the drivers of our conversations. We were discussing potential partnerships for the company, and as we did, one person championed the idea while another person shot down the idea.

The person champiMichael Norton oning the idea was convinced that the partnership would yield additional results and revenue.

The person who was against the partnership felt like effort would create problems, as they already had competing partners, projects, and priorities.

Basically, the opinion was that the

pie was already too small and creating another slice might dilute the best interests of everyone involved.

As I facilitated the discussion and listened to both sides, I stopped the conversation and asked if it would be helpful if I shared a story about a company and individuals facing a similar situation and where some advice that I had been given really paid off. The team said yes, and I shared some of the greatest pieces of wisdom that I had ever received.

As we revisited the abundancy versus scarcity mentality, I first shared with them the following statement, “There is money and opportunity everywhere.” A former colleague of mine who had decided to leave the position he was in to take an executive role with another company had written an email to all of us as he finished up and was about to leave the organization. It was motivating and encouraging with just the right sense and tonality appropriate for his departure.

The burning question on everyone’s mind was why. Why was he choosing to leave? For some, they believed he

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portunity are everywhere, all we have to do is pursue it and take the actions necessary to get after each opportunity.

If we never ask the questions we want to ask, the answer will always be no. If we leave every putt short, the ball will never go into the hole.

Regardless of our career, role, or interests, there is opportunity everywhere, and not only is opportunity everywhere, it is available to each and every one of us. It just becomes so much easier with an abundance mentality instead of a scarcity mentality.

How about you? Do you see the obstacles or the opportunities? Is your belief system a limiting belief system or an expansive belief system? As always, I would love to hear your story at mnorton@tramazing.com, and when we can see the abundance of opportunities everywhere, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is the grateful CEO of Tramazing.com, a personal and professional coach, and a consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator to businesses of all sizes.

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saw a bigger and greater opportunity ahead, albeit risky, and he was stepping out to take a chance and believe in the abundance mentality. Others believed he left because he saw the company as having hit their peak and that any opportunity for future growth was going to be limited. Fewer deals, fewer sales, and less earning potential. This was a scarcity mentality that invoked fear for those who couldn’t see the bigger picture.

By the end of our strategy session, we all agreed that the partnership made sense and created a plan to manage the existing partnerships, priorities, and projects to maximize success while also creating a plan to optimize the new partnership. The abundance mentality had won the day.

Outside of business, how often do we choose the scarcity mentality, afraid of what could go wrong instead of planning for what will go right?

Our defensiveness kicks in and we condition ourselves to think or say “No” first. We see life through the lens of loss instead of gain. Then one day, someone shares with us exactly what we need to hear, that money and op-

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Hospice at Home Need: Volunteers help patients and their families with respite care, videotaping, massage and other tasks. Home study training is available.

Contact 303-698-6404 Literacy Coalition of Colorado: Volunteer to support literacy in MetroDenver and impact state-wide literacy programs.

Need: Volunteer for special projects, training classes or provide clerical and administrative support. Volunteer for a few hours a week or occasionally as needed.

Contact: literacyvolunteercolorado@gmail. com or 720-251-3141. Go to Literacycolorado.org to volunteer for literacy providers nearest you.

Meals on Wheels: Delivers meals to residents in Englewood, southern Jefferson County and western Arapahoe County Need: Drivers to deliver meals; volunteers to help prepare, box and label meals Requirements: Must dedicate one to two hours a week Contact: Phil or Mary at 303-798-7642 (from 8 a.m. to noon Mondays through Fridays) Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all

of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors.

Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org.

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the center for a hot meal, to appointments, to the grocery store, and more.

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

PeopleFirst Hospice: Denver hospice Need: Volunteers to provide companionship to hospice patients and their families.

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Red Cross: Supports the elderly, international causes and social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep

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Kent Gale Robinson, 70, of Parker, Colorado passed away on January 21, 2020.He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 27, 1949 to Arlo and Evelyn (Hansen) Robinson. Kent was married to Karen (Cukla) Robinson. Parker Funeral Home was entrusted with his care. Please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave words of condolence.

passed away on January 24, 2020.

She was born in the Czech Republic to Vaclav and Olga (Neuman) on December 27, 1932. She was a professor for many years. Please visit www.pfhco.com to leavew condolences as no services are planned at this time. Parker Funeral Home was entrusted with her care.

Douglas C. Rounds, 69, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on January 25, 2020. He was born on April 4, 1950 to A.C. and Mary (Orr) Rounds in Marian, Tennessee. He was married to Juliann Rounds. No services are planned at this time. Parker Funeral Home was honored to serve this family. Please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences.

James Day McQuality, 79, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on January 23, 2020. He was born on September 30, 1940 to James and Charlotte (Day) McQuality in Decatur, Illinois. He was married to Lurlene Graves McQuality.

Please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave condolences as Parker Funeral Home was entrusted with his care.

Ernest Lee Carey, 98 of Parker, Colorado, passed away on January 19, 2020. He lived a wonderful long life!! He was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 20, 1921 to Harlan and Florence (Morris) Carey. His care was entrusted to Parker Funeral Home and his niece Christine Schleiger. Please visit www.pfh-co.com to leave words of condolence.

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Arthur John Worrall, 86, of Parker, Colorado, passed away on January 17, 2020. He was born in Havelock, Ontario Canada, on August 22, 1933 to Ernest and Ethel (Gillings) Worrall. He was married to Janet Holasek Worrall.

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them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising.

Requirements: Volunteers who help with lessons must be at least 14 years old and attend a three-hour training session.

Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstepinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org.

Volunteers of America, Foster Grandparent Program: Foster grandparents volunteer in early childhood centers and public schools focusing on literacy and numeracy for at-risk children and youth.

Need: Seniors on a low, fixed income who enjoy working with children. Volunteers work 15-40 hours a week.

Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide: Offers free tax filing help to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who cannot afford a tax preparation service.

Need: Volunteers to to help older, lowerincome taxpayers prepare their tax returns.

Requirement: All levels of experience are

welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide Alzheimer’s Association, Colorado Chapter: Provides care and support to 67,000-plus families dealing with all kinds of dementing illnesses.

Need: Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee members.

Requirements: Individuals who love to help plan and execute. Our Walk to End Alzheimer’s attracts more than 10,000 people, so planning committee members are essential.

Contact: Deb Wells, 303-813-1669 or dwells@alz.org.

Animal Rescue of the Rockies: Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org.

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49ers, Chiefs cash in on a pair of super gambles Quarterbacks play crucial roles for teams headed to Super Bowl

BY EDDIE PELLS ASSOCIATED PRESS

A little more than two years ago, a pair of teams gambled on quarterbacks who had all kinds of potential but were far from a sure thing.

Both teams guessed right.

The Kansas City Chiefs will meet the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2 in Miami. It’s a title game featuring one franchise, the Niners, trying to win a record-tying sixth Lombardi Trophy against another, the Chiefs, making their first appearance in the big game in 50 years.

Their quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes (KC) and Jimmy Garoppolo (SF).

Mahomes, whose gaudy college stats (his 5,052 passing yards led the country in 2016) were a byproduct of playing at pass-happy Texas Tech, was generally viewed as no better than the second-best quarterback in a 2017 draft that wasn’t considered strong on quarterbacks to begin with.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid disagreed.

He gave up a first-round pick in the

following year’s draft to move up to select Mahomes in 2017. Now, in his third season, Mahomes is a Super Bowl quarterback. He has 11 postseason touchdown passes and not a single interception. With its 35-24 win over Tennessee on Jan. 19 in the AFC title game, Kansas City became the first team in NFL history to go from trailing by double digits to winning by double digits in consecutive playoff games.

“Everybody liked this guy,” Reid said, in 2017, about the reaction from the Kansas City front office and scouting department after they’d spent time with Mahomes in advance of the draft. “Everybody fell in love with the kid and how he went about his business and how he played. That’s not something that happens every year.”

Garoppolo, a second-round pick by the Patriots in 2014, was considered the quarterback-in-waiting in New England, despite a limited resume as Tom Brady’s backup. But with the Patriots not ready to part ways with their franchise cornerstone, and with Garoppolo’s contract running out, the quarterback became expendable. San Francisco acquired him in the middle of the 2017 season for a second-round pick.

Garoppolo won his first five starts in San Francisco and, before the season was out, he had a five-year contract extension that, at the time,

included the highest average yearly salary in NFL history.

“When you find the right guy at that position, it’s really good for your franchise,” Niners GM John Lynch said, not long after the trade.

Though Garoppolo’s 102 passer rating this season was only 3.3 points less than Mahomes’, San Francisco doesn’t depend on its franchise QB the way Kansas City does.

Exhibit A: Garoppolo threw only eight passes and totaled only 77 yards in San Francisco’s 37-20 win over Green Bay in the NFC title game Jan. 19. He is helped by a bruising running game recently anchored by Raheem Mostert (220 yards and four TDs on Jan. 19). And the Niners have found a gamewrecking defensive end in rookie Nick Bosa. The second pick in the 2019 draft had a sack against Green Bay to go with the nine he recorded over the regular season to fuel a defense that gave up the fewest passing yards this season.

It all helped the 49ers return to the Super Bowl for the first time since Colin Kaepernick took them in 2013. The departure of coach Jim Harbaugh and Kaepernick’s kneeling saga ushered in a period of instability. It included a carousel of four head coaches in four years that finally settled when Kyle Shanahan — the son of two-time Denver Bron-

cos Super Bowl winning coach Mike Shanahan — got the job in 2017 and soon was joined by Garoppolo.

But when it comes to Super Bowl droughts — outside of the Jets and a handful of teams who have never been, nobody has waited longer to get to the title game than the Chiefs.

The team that lost to Green Bay in the very first Super Bowl returned three years after that, in 1970, to win its first NFL championship. The Chiefs had their ups and downs in the decades since.

The stat that stuck out the most was their 3-8 home playoff record since that victory over the Vikings in 1970 that marked the last game before the NFL and its old rival, the AFL, officially merged and began playing as a single league the next season.

Now, in a season filled with celebrations for the 100th anniversary of the NFL, the Chiefs are back, coached by Reid, whose 14 postseason wins compiled over 20 seasons do not include a “W” in the biggest game of all.

Could the quarterback he took a chance on — a nimble-footed, strong-armed, next-generation talent — be the one to finally put him over the top?

Garoppolo, to say nothing of San Francisco’s running game and its top-ranked pass defense, will have plenty to say about that on Feb. 2.

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Elizabeth schools plan career, college fair STAFF REPORT

High school students and their parents can explore a variety of post-high school options at the upcoming Career and College Fair at Elizabeth High School.

More than 25 representatives from two- and four-year colleges, training programs, private schools and the military will be available at the fair, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4.

In addition, more than 30 area professionals and career practitioners, representing industries including education, security/safety, aviation,

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Ainsley’s Angels in Denver: Pairing runners and riders with special needs or physical limitations in races from 5k’s to marathons.

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Requirements: Able to run/jog a 5k and/or work an iPhone.

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engineering, health services, banking, etc., will share their personal experiences and insights with students.

Elizabeth High School students will attend the fair during the 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m. sessions. Students from nearby schools and those from the homeschool community are welcome to attend the fair between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend any of the morning sessions.

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Anime Nights: Watch and discuss anime; some snacks provided. Meets from 7-9 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month at the Kiowa Library; from 7-9 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays at the Elizabeth Library; and 4:30-6:30 p.m. the second Friday of the month at the Simla Library. Go to pplibraries. org.

Book Clubs: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Club meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Elizabeth Library; Kiowa Book Club meets from 7-8 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Kiowa Library; Elizabeth Book Club meets from 7-8 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Elizabeth Library; Brown Bag Book Club meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month at the Elizabeth Library; Elbert Book Club meets from 5-7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Elbert Library; Wizarding World of Harry Potter Book Club meets from 4:30-6:30 p.m. the third Friday of the month at the Simla Library; Mystery Book Club meets from 10-11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month (October-May) at the Simla Library; Diverse & Rowdy Book Club meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Simla Library.

Learn more at pplibraries.org Brain Booster: Drop in and get homework help, work on a group project or use the

space for tutoring. Open from 4-7 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Kiowa Library. Learn more at pplibraries.org Camping Singles: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. Membership ranges from 40s to 60-plus. Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. Contact campingsingles@gmail.com Community Family Game Night: Bring family and friends for games of all sorts from 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Elbert Library. Learn more at pplibraries.org Construction Masters: Show off your Lego building skills from 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library. Learn more at pplibraries.org.

Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ Association: 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Mainstreet. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479.

Elizabeth American Legion, Post 82: a veteran’s association supporting veterans, their families and the community, meets the first Monday of every month (except when the first Monday is a holiday, in which case the meeting is the second Monday) at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and

Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 and the regular business meeting starts at 6:30. Friday Afternoon Club meets from 5-7 p.m. every Friday and Veterans Coffee Club meets every Wednesday from 8-11 a.m. for social time with other veterans. All Veterans are invited to all meetings, we’d like to see you. Website: aml82.org.

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Wednesdays. Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math projects to take home. Fantastic Friday: 4-6 p.m. Fridays during school year. Arts, crafts and games for all ages. Participants of all programs will have time to work on homework. Learn more at pplibraries.org.

Elizabeth Food Bank: 12:30-3 p.m. Friday and 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church); available to help anyone who needs food. Other times by appointment.

Kiowa Creek Food Pantry: open from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa. Distribution for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to lowincome individuals/families that qualify. We also distribute low-income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry at 303-621-2376.

Garden Clubs: Seedy Ladies meets from 1-3 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at the Elbert Library; Gardeners/Homesteaders (SRA) meets from 2-3 p.m. the third Saturday of the month at the Simla Library. Learn more at pplibraries.org GED Preparation & Career Online High School: Get started with GED preparation and coaching throughout the process. COHS allows students 19-plus to earn a certified high school diploma. Call 303-646-3416 for more details. Learn more at pplibraries.org Genealogy Group: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Monday of the month at the Kiowa Library.

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cultivation and to adopt and amend guidelines and regulations for hemp production and cultivation pursuant to C.R.S. §§24-65.1-101, et seq., in Elbert County; and

January 30, 2020

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-11-103, the Board of County Commissioners of Elbert County, Colorado (hereinafter the “Board”), has the authority to exercise all County powers for the Unincorporated Areas of Elbert County; and

hemp. The processing of hemp shall include production or processing of any byproducts of hemp to include Cannabidiol (hereafter: CBD) derivatives, hemp oils, or CBD oils of any kind, and any foods, sugars, solvents, plastics, fibers, textiles, insulating/insulation, rope, or fuels derived from hemp. Processing of hemp does not include extraction of marijuana psychoactive components, to include THC, (tetrahydrocannabinol) in any form, and is strictly prohibited in Elbert County. Processing hemp is considered light industrial in nature, and not an agricultural activity.

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in any form is strictly prohibited in Elbert County.

Permitted processing facilities must have proof of testing certifying each shipment/delivery and separate load of hemp meets the State and Federal requirements for hemp (.3% THC or lower), or shall test each shipment/delivery and separate load prior to processing. Proof of such testing shall be kept and available for inspection for 36 months from the time of receipt. Tests which indicate a shipment/delivery is above .3% THC shall be reported to the Elbert County Code Enforcement Office, and a copy of the test results shall be mailed, transmitted via email, or otherwise provided to the Elbert County Code Enforcement Office within two business days of receiving the results.

or Laws, any applicable penalty assessment procedure is hereby authorized for use by any law or code enforcement officer, or County or District Attorney, vested with authority to issue a Summons and Complaint for violations of this Ordinance.

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6.3.1 The penalty assessment notice (citation) shall be a Summons and Complaint containing identification of the alleged offender, specification of the offense and applicable fine, a requirement that the alleged offender pay the fine or appear to answer the charge at a specified time and place, and any other matter reasonably adapted to effectuating the purposes of this section.

PUBLIC NOTICES WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 35-61-101 et seq., a person engaged in the cultivation of industrial hemp holding a registration issued by the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture (hereafter: CDA), and in compliance with all requirements thereof may engage in cultivation of hemp as an agricultural product so long as County requirements are also met; and

WHEREAS, § C.R.S. 30-15-401(1.7) states that “in addition to any other powers, a board of county commissioners may charge a fee for a local license and adopt resolutions or ordinances to establish requirements on businesses engaged in the storage, extraction, processing, or manufacturing of industrial hemp, as defined in section 35-61-101 (7), or industrial hemp products, as defined in section 25-5-426 (2) (g.5)…” and

Section 5. Fees and Restrictions on Processing Hemp, and Cultivation of Hemp.

5.1 In exercise of its police power authority, and having determined the common methodologies utilized to process hemp into byproducts bear a significant risk to health, safety, and welfare, the BOCC therefore prohibits the processing of hemp within the County except for such methods specifically approved and permitted by Elbert County via review for Special Use by Review Permitting of this process.

5.1.1 Processing Fees Processing permits require County approval, with specific requirements and fees.

Permitting for the Processing of hemp facilities shall be through the Special Use Review (SUR) Application Process. Prior to any approval to process hemp in Elbert County, or to construct or utilize any such facility for such purpose, an applicant must provide any State and/or Federal required inspection report, licensure, or other approval process (for example, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), United Stated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (and provide letters indicating compliance or approval from those agencies if requested by Elbert County), necessary for state or Federal approval of hemp processing facilities in a valid, unexpired format.

6.3.2 A duplicate copy shall be sent to the Elbert County Clerk of the Court or otherwise in the county in which the alleged offense occurred.

6.3.3 The provisions herein shall not apply to penalties assessed pursuant to authority of law outside this Ordinance unless this Ordinance is specifically referred to in such other law.

The BOCC finds and determines; that the existPublic Notices call Sheree 303.566.4088 legals@coloradocommunitymedia.com ing zoning and subdivision regulations in rela6.3.4 If the person given a penalty assessment

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Case # PD-18-0093

Notice is hereby given that 6409 County Road 82, Elbert, CO shall be considered for a Planned Unit Development to allow a meditation center, pursuant to Elbert County Regulations.

The hearing is to be held before the Planning Commission on the 18th day of February, 2020, in the Elbert County Building, Commissioners’ Board Room, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

-ANDThe hearing is to be held before the Board of County Commissioners on the 11th day of March, 2020, in the Elbert County Building, Commissioners’ Board Room, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado, at 1:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible.

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Legal Notice No.: 24478 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: Elbert County News PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE 20-01 AN ELBERT COUNTY ORDINANCE TO REGULATE CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP WITHIN ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PRODIVING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §§30-11l0l(l)(e), 30-11-101(2), 301-11-103, and 30-11107(l)(e), the Board of County Commissioners of Elbert County, Colorado (hereinafter "Board,"BOCC” or "County"), has the legislative authority to manage the business and concerns of the County and to exercise such other and further powers as are conferred by law when deemed by the Board to be in the interests of the County and its inhabitants, and is further authorized by inter alia, C.R.S.§§30-28-101, et seq., C.R.S. §§30-28-201, et seq., and C.R.S. §§29-20-101, 29-20-102, and 29-20-104 et seq., to adopt regulations and ordinances in an exercise of their police powers for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of Elbert County; and

WHEREAS, the Board has specific authority to regulate and designate matters of industrial hemp production and land use as it pertains to cultivation and to adopt and amend guidelines and regulations for hemp production and cultivation pursuant to C.R.S. §§24-65.1-101, et seq., in Elbert County; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-11-103, the Board of County Commissioners of Elbert County, Colorado (hereinafter the “Board”), has the authority to exercise all County powers for the Unincorporated Areas of Elbert County; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. § 35-61-101 et seq., a person engaged in the cultivation of industrial hemp holding a registration issued by the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture (hereafter: CDA), and in compliance with all requirements thereof may engage in cultivation of hemp as an agricultural product so long as County requirements are also met; and

WHEREAS, § C.R.S. 30-15-401(1.7) states that “in addition to any other powers, a board of county commissioners may charge a fee for a local license and adopt resolutions or ordinances to establish requirements on businesses engaged in the storage, extraction, processing, or manufacturing of industrial hemp, as defined in section 35-61-101 (7), or industrial hemp products, as defined in section 25-5-426 (2) (g.5)…” and WHEREAS, Industrial Hemp, or hemp, is defined within § C.R.S.35-61-101; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined the Elbert County Community Development Services Director (hereafter: CDS) is appropriately designated as the County’s principal entity charged with imple-

WHEREAS, Industrial Hemp, or hemp, is defined within § C.R.S.35-61-101; and

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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined the Elbert County Community Development Services Director (hereafter: CDS) is appropriately designated as the County’s principal entity charged with implementation of all requirements set forth below for industrial hemp cultivators and processors operating within the County and coordination with other elements of Elbert County Government necessary to implement the permitting, inspection, and enforcement of the requirements described below to include zoning and subdivision regulatory compliance; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has directed CDS to create and gain approval of a recording method, and compliance and/or validation process which may utilize CDA registration documents (“Colorado Industrial Hemp Registration Application”) and any subsequent CDA documents with the same intent.; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt this ordinance refining the regulations surrounding land use as it pertains to cultivation and processing of industrial hemp and hereby superseding and revoking all prior ordinances and resolutions or portions thereof inconsistent herewith.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO, Section 1. Title.

1.1 This Ordinance shall be known and referred to as the "Elbert County Industrial Hemp Cultivation and Processing Ordinance," and may be cited and referenced as such.

Section 2. Purpose.

2.1 The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the general public welfare and safety by imposing and enforcing reasonable and necessary restrictions on the cultivation of industrial hemp and processing of the same in Elbert County.

Section 3. No Non-conforming Use Status.

3.1 No person, business, activity or use involving the cultivation or processing of industrial hemp in the unincorporated areas of the County prior to the enactment of this Ordinance shall be deemed to have been legally established under this Ordinance, and no such person, business, activity or use shall be entitled to claim legal nonconforming status under any provision of this Ordinance or applicable law.

Section 4. Definitions.

4.1 “Industrial Hemp” has the same meaning as defined by Federal law, or as otherwise defined

by Colorado Statute.

4.2 “Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol” has the same meaning as “tetrahydrocannabinols” as set forth in C.R.S. § 27-80-203(24) and may be abbreviated as THC. 4.3 “Cultivation” means the planting, growing and/or harvesting of industrial hemp, including but not limited to hydroponic cultivation and cloning.

4.4 “Processing of Hemp” means the refinement of hemp to create products derived from hemp. The processing of hemp shall include production or processing of any byproducts of hemp to include Cannabidiol (hereafter: CBD) derivatives, hemp oils, or CBD oils of any kind, and any foods, sugars, solvents, plastics, fibers, textiles, insulating/insulation, rope, or fuels derived from hemp. Processing of hemp does not include extraction of marijuana psychoactive components, to include THC, (tetrahydrocannabinol) in any form, and is strictly prohibited in Elbert County. Processing hemp is considered light industrial in nature, and not an agricultural activity.

Section 5. Fees and Restrictions on Processing Hemp, and Cultivation of Hemp.

5.1 In exercise of its police power authority, and having determined the common methodologies utilized to process hemp into byproducts bear a significant risk to health, safety, and welfare, the BOCC therefore prohibits the processing of hemp within the County except for such methods specifically approved and permitted by Elbert County via review for Special Use by Review Permitting of this process.

The BOCC finds and determines; that the existing zoning and subdivision regulations in relation to hemp cultivation within the processes defined by the state of Colorado and Federal government serves the County’s goals of mitigating the potential adverse impacts of cultivation activities and hemp processing activities, and that properly regulated hemp extraction activities which are properly regulated to ensure risk to the public health, safety, and welfare is mitigated when operated according to County regulation may be an appropriately regulated activity within unincorporated Elbert County.

tion to hemp cultivation within the processes defined by the state of Colorado and Federal government serves the County’s goals of mitigating the potential adverse impacts of cultivation activities and hemp processing activities, and that properly regulated hemp extraction activities which are properly regulated to ensure risk to the public health, safety, and welfare is mitigated when operated according to County regulation may be an appropriately regulated activity within unincorporated Elbert County.

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The BOCC also finds that hemp processing under such permits is appropriate if adequately regulated to prevent the use of butane and other combustible materials; and that the continued operation of industry related to hemp processing may benefit County residents through economic opportunities, property development, a broadening of local job diversity, increased tax revenue, and local job growth.

Hemp Processing shall only be conducted in an approved and permitted facility, expressly excluding residential structures, and in such structures that comply with zoning restrictions and otherwise comply with zoning, building code, local fire code, Elbert County Public Works Department, and any other Elbert County or State requirements and permitting.

The following methods for Processing of Hemp, are prohibited: (1) Extraction of hemp using butane solvents, or other combustible materials or such methods prohibited by the State of Colorado for processing as expressed and/or described within C.R.S. 18-18-406.6 or its analogue or progeny statutes, is expressly prohibited. This means amongst other restrictions, that extraction is prohibited using “any liquid chemical, compressed gas, or commercial product that has a flash point at or lower than thirty-eight degrees Celsius or one hundred degrees Fahrenheit, including butane, propane, and diethyl ether, [but specifically excluding alcohol and ethanol…meaning these are allowed].” C.R.S. 18-18-406.6(4).

Approved methods for hemp processing include those approved by Elbert County as a Special Use by Review Application for applicable properties unless such property is located in the Elbert County Economic Development Zone (EDZ) – Under such circumstance any approval of a processing facility in the EDZ must meet all EDZ development requirements and any such additional safety requirements as imposed by Elbert County during the EDZ review process. Any application for processing must show the process to be utilized is technically feasible, safe, and verified by a recognized third party expert in the field by Public Works, CDS, or a local fire district. Any application for hemp processing shall include as part of the application a safety plan also approved by the local fire district.

Any hemp processing must comport with the restrictions contained within this ordinance. Approved facilities and methods may include expeller pressed processing, or mechanical or machine manipulation of hemp or other safe methods approve by a Special Use Review (SUR) Application, or EDZ application process, which has been reviewed and approved by Elbert County through the applicable process, and which does not utilize prohibited methods stated in paragraph 5.1(1) Processing and extraction of marijuana and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in any form is strictly prohibited in Elbert County.

Permitted processing facilities must have proof of testing certifying each shipment/delivery and separate load of hemp meets the State and Federal requirements for hemp (.3% THC or lower), or shall test each shipment/delivery and separate load prior to processing. Proof of such testing shall be kept and available for inspection for 36 months from the time of receipt. Tests which indicate a shipment/delivery is above .3% THC shall be reported to the Elbert County Code Enforcement Office, and a copy of the test results shall be mailed, transmitted via email, or otherwise provided to the Elbert County Code Enforcement Office within two business days of receiving the results.

5.1.1 Processing Fees Processing permits require County approval, with specific requirements and fees.

Permitting for the Processing of hemp facilities shall be through the Special Use Review (SUR) Application Process. Prior to any approval to process hemp in Elbert County, or to construct or utilize any such facility for such purpose, an applicant must provide any State and/or Federal required inspection report, licensure, or other approval process (for example, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), United Stated Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (and provide letters indicating compliance or approval from those agencies if requested by Elbert County), necessary for state or Federal approval of hemp processing facilities in a valid, unexpired format.

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5.2 Hemp Cultivation 5.2.1 No Annual Fee Cultivation of hemp shall not require a permit from Elbert County, nor a fee paid to the County.

However, all hemp cultivation must comply with Elbert County zoning, building, subdivision and any other applicable land use regulations.

Cultivation of hemp shall also comply with all Federal and State of Colorado requirements and permitting for the cultivation of hemp.

(11) Cultivation of hemp requires correct land use and zoning context (A, A2, AR) and, when cultivation takes place within any structure, compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and codes, including but not limited to health, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sign, fire, and other codes, statutes, and ordinances.

(12) The cultivation of hemp in Elbert County shall comply with all Elbert County zoning regulations, and is relegated to “Agricultural” zoning on lots sized 35 acres or more, including AR zoning (10+ acres), or A-2 (20 acres). Cultivation of hemp is prohibited and shall not be permitted on parcels in Residential zoning designations (to include R, RA, RA1 RA2, R1, or R2) or on parcels contained within already existing platted subdivision which have an adopted development guide, Subdivision Improvement Agreements, or a Planned Unit Developments (P.U.D.s.) that do not restrict commercial Agriculture, or prohibit such use. Cultivation for a parcel in the P.U.D. that is zoned Agricultural and is thirty-five (35) acres or more, shall be treated as an agricultural parcel and cultivation will be permitted if all other County and State requirements are met.)

Section 6. Enforcement.

6.1 This Ordinance shall be enforced by the Elbert County Sheriff and county code enforcement personnel.

6.2 Violation: It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this Ordinance.

6.2.1 Any person who violates this Ordinance commits a Class 2 Petty Offense.

6.2.2 The fine for a first offense and for any subsequent offense shall be no less than two-hundred fifty dollars ($250) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per violation and each day shall be deemed a separate violation.

6.2.3 The remedies provided in this Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other federal, state or local remedy, criminal or civil, which may be available. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to preclude prosecution under any other applicable statute, ordinance, rule, order or regulation.

6.3 Penalty Assessment: In accordance with C.R.S. §30-15-402, and §16-2-201 and all other applicable County and State Code, Regulations, or Laws, any applicable penalty assessment procedure is hereby authorized for use by any law or code enforcement officer, or County or District Attorney, vested with authority to issue a Summons and Complaint for violations of this Ordinance.

6.3.1 The penalty assessment notice (citation) shall be a Summons and Complaint containing identification of the alleged offender, specification of the offense and applicable fine, a requirement that the alleged offender pay the fine or appear to answer the charge at a specified time and place, and any other matter reasonably adapted to effectuating the purposes of this section.

6.3.2 A duplicate copy shall be sent to the Elbert County Clerk of the Court or otherwise in the county in which the alleged offense occurred.

6.3.3 The provisions herein shall not apply to penalties assessed pursuant to authority of law outside this Ordinance unless this Ordinance is specifically referred to in such other law.

6.3.4 If the person given a penalty assessment notice (citation) chooses to acknowledge their guilt, he or she may pay the specified fine in person or by mail at the place and within the time specified in the notice. If the individual chooses not to acknowledge their guilt, he or she shall appear as required in the notice. Upon trial, if the alleged offender is found guilty, the fine imposed shall be that specified in the notice for the offense of which the individual was found guilty, but customary court costs and surcharges shall be assessed against the individual in addition to

notice (citation) chooses to acknowledge their guilt, he or she may pay the specified fine in person or by mail at the place and within the time specified in the notice. If the individual chooses not to acknowledge their guilt, he or she shall appear as required in the notice. Upon trial, if the alleged offender is found guilty, the fine imposed shall be that specified in the notice for the offense of which the individual was found guilty, but customary court costs and surcharges shall be assessed against the individual in addition to the fine.

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6.4 Graduated Fine Schedule and Procedure for Payment: Any person who violates any part of Section 5, shall be punished, upon conviction, in accordance with the following schedule: (1) For the first offense, the sum of five-hundred dollars ($500); (2) For the second or subsequent offense, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000).

6.4.1 Whenever a penalty assessment notice (citation) is issued pursuant to this Ordinance, the penalty assessment notice (citation) which shall be served upon the defendant by a code or law enforcement officer, and shall contain the name and address of the defendant; a citation of the Ordinance section alleged to have been violated; a brief description of the offense; the date and approximate location of the commission of the offense; the amount of the penalty prescribed for such offense, including any surcharge and collection costs; and the date the penalty assessment notice (citation) is served on the defendant.

6.4.2 The penalty assessment shall inform the defendant of the opportunity to pay the fine and a five dollar ($5.00) collection fee, within twenty (20) days unless otherwise provided by law, all fines paid for the violation of this ordinance shall be made payable to Elbert County and submitted to the Elbert County Treasurer’s Office and deposited into the general fund of Elbert County, thereby avoiding imposition of court costs and surcharges at a later date.

6.4.3 The penalty assessment notice (citation) shall direct the defendant to appear in a specified county court at a specified time and place in the event such penalty is not paid; shall be signed by the code or law enforcement officer; and shall contain a place for the party issued a Penalty Assessment Notice (citation) to elect to execute a signed acknowledgment of guilt and an agreement to pay the penalty prescribed within twenty days (20), as well as such other information as may be required by law, to enable such Penalty Assessment Notice to become a Summons and Complaint, should the prescribed penalty not be paid within the time allowed in this Ordinance.

6.4.4 One (1) copy of said Penalty Assessment Notice shall be served upon the defendant by the code or law enforcement officer and one (1) copy sent to the Elbert County Treasurer. In the event the penalty assessment is not paid to the Elbert County Treasurer within the required twenty (20) day period, the Elbert County Treasurer shall forward all unpaid penalty assessments to the Elbert County Court for docketing on the date of first appearance indicated on the Summons and complaint/Penalty Assessment Notice.

6.4.5 The time specified in the summons portion of said Summons and Complaint must be at least twenty days (20) after the date such Summons and Complaint is served, unless the defendant shall demand an earlier court appearance date.

6.4.6 The time specified in the summons portion of said Penalty Assessment Notice shall be at least thirty days (30) but not more than ninety days (90) after the date such Penalty Assessment Notice is served, unless the defendant shall demand an earlier court appearance date.

6.4.7 The place specified in the summons portion of said Summons and Complaint or of the Penalty Assessment Notice must be a county court within the county in which the offense is alleged to have been committed.

6.4.8 If the defendant is otherwise eligible to be issued a Summons and Complaint or a Penalty Assessment Notice for a violation of this Ordinance and if the defendant is not a resident of Elbert County, in order to secure release, must execute a promise to appear in court on the Penalty Assessment Notice or on the Summons and Complaint.

6.4.9 Unless a person who has been cited for an Ordinance violation pays in a timely manner with adequate and sufficient funds, the penalty assessment as provided in this Ordinance, the person shall appear at a hearing on the date and time specified in the summons portion of the Penalty Assessment Notice and answer the complaint against him or her.

6.4.10 If judgment is entered against a violator, he or she shall be assessed an appropriate pen-

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6.4.9 Unless a person who has been cited for an Ordinance violation pays in a timely manner with adequate and sufficient funds, the penalty assessment as provided in this Ordinance, the person shall appear at a hearing on the date and time specified in the summons portion of the Penalty Assessment Notice and answer the complaint against him or her.

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6.4.10 If judgment is entered against a violator, he or she shall be assessed an appropriate penalty, a surcharge, a docket fee, and other applicable costs.

6.5 Disposition of Fines and Surcharges: Unless otherwise provided by law, all fines and penalties, and the surcharge thereon, for the violation of this Ordinance shall be paid into the treasury of Elbert County.

Section 7. Severability.

7.1 If any section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase of this Ordinance are for any reason adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect, impair or invalidate any other provisions of this Ordinance which can be given effect without such invalid provision. The Board hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each part or parts thereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone part or parts be declared invalid.

Section 8. Repeal.

8.1 Existing ordinances or parts of ordinances covering the same matters this Ordinance are hereby repealed and all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, except that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this Ordinance. This shall apply to and include ordinance 18-1.

Section 9. Interpretation.

9.1 This ordinance shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate the prohibition of the processing of industrial hemp into byproducts except for such processes specifically approved and permitted by Elbert County through the Special Use Review (S.U.R.) process, for the purposes of protecting private property and ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

Section 10. Effective date.

10.1 This Ordinance, upon adoption on the second and final reading, shall become effective, and shall remain in effect until such time as this Ordinance is amended, temporarily suspended or repealed.

Section 11. Certification.

11.1 The Elbert County Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall have on file copies of this Ordinance available for inspection by the public during normal working hours.

1st Posting: November 7, 2019 2nd Posting: December 5, 2019 1st Reading: November 19, 2019 2nd Reading and Adoption: January 22, 2020 Legal Notice No.: 24486 Current Final Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Metropolitan Districts Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR DEER TRAIL RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District of Adams, Arapahoe and Elbert Counties, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, two (2) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Micki L. Mills, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 390 Union Boulevard, Suite 400, Lakewood, Colorado 80228; email: mmills@cccfirm.com; telephone: 303-218-7206. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2020).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 28, 2020). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

DEER TRAIL RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT By: /s/ Micki L. Mills Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 24479 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELIZABETH PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Elizabeth Park and Recreation District of Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At

Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR ELIZABETH PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Elizabeth Park and Recreation District of Elbert County, Colorado.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a three-year term and two (2) directors will be elected to serve a two-year term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Mike Barney, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 34201 County Road 17, P.O. Box 434, Elizabeth, Colorado 80107; email: mike@elizabethpr.com; telephone number: 303-646-3599. Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, February 28, 2020).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., until the close of business on the Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, April 28, 2020). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

ELIZABETH PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Mike Barney Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 24483 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS § 1-13.5-501, C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of Elkhorn Ranch Metropolitan District No. 1 (the “District”), Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election for the District will be held on May 5, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. At that time two (2) directors will be elected to serve 3-year terms for the District.

Eligible electors of the District interested in serving on the board of directors for the District may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form from Michael Davis, the Designated Election Official of the District, at the offices of Miller & Associates Law Offices, LLC, 1641 California Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80202, 303285-5320, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on regular business days.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance Forms, or letters which meet the requirements of § 1-13.5501, C.R.S., are to be returned to the Designated Election Official not less than sixty-seven (67) days prior to the election, which date is Friday, February 28, 2020. If the Designated Election Official determines that a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form is not sufficient, the eligible elector who submitted the form may amend the form once, at any time, prior to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit curing an insufficient form. A person who wishes to be a write-in candidate shall file an affidavit of intent to be a write-in candidate with the office of the Designated Election Official by the close of business on the sixty-fourth (64th) day before the election, which date is Monday, March 2, 2020.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for and return of absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official until the close of business on the Friday immediately preceding the election, which date is Friday, May 1, 2020.

ELKHORN RANCH METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1 By: /s/ Michael E. Davis, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 24484 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ELIZABETH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly, to the eligible electors of the Elizabeth Fire Protection District ("District"), Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a polling place election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three eligible electors will be elected to serve a three-year term each on the Board of Directors.

To be a candidate for one of the Board of Directors positions, a qualified individual must submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form. SelfNomination and Acceptance Forms are available from Maria Cannata, Designated Election Official of the District, at the contact information below: Name: Maria Cannata Address: 146 N Elbert St, Elizabeth, CO. 80107 Phone: 303-646-3800 Email: m.cannata@elizabethfire.com Business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form

That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS, INC. on the 20th day of November 2019, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said mineral rights;

Nomination and Acceptance Forms are available from Maria Cannata, Designated Election Official of the District, at the contact information below: Name: Maria Cannata Address: 146 N Elbert St, Elizabeth, CO. 80107 Phone: 303-646-3800 Email: m.cannata@elizabethfire.com Business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Metropolitan Districts

The Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form must be returned to the Designated Election Official by close of business on Friday, February 28. A Self-Nomination and Acceptance Form that is not sufficient may be amended once at any time before the close of business on Friday, February 28, 2020. Earlier submittal is encouraged as the deadline will not permit correcting a form that is deemed insufficient.

An Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-In Candidate must be submitted to the Designated Election Official by the close of business on Monday, March 2, 2020.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for an absentee ballot may be filed with the Designated Election Official at the contact information above, no later than 7 PM on election day.

Further information regarding applications for absentee ballots also may be obtained from the Designated Election Official.

ELIZABETH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT /s/Maria Cannata, Designated Election Official Legal Notice No.: 24485 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 321-204(1), C.R.S., that on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 1.00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted at the Elbert County Building, Commissioners’ Board Room, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado, or at such other time and place as this hearing may be continued. The public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners, by the Board of Directors of the Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 4 (the “District”), for the approval of an Amended and Restated Service Plan for the District. The affected property is generally located northeast of the intersection of County Road 174 and County Road 13, in Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 64 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all protests or objections must be submitted in writing to the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners at or prior to the hearing or any continuance or postponement thereof in order to be considered, and that any protests and objections to the Amended and Restated Service Plan of the District, as proposed, shall be deemed to be waived unless presented at the time and in the manner specified above.

Reason: Amended and Restated Service Plan Project Name: Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 4 Date of Application: January 8, 2020 Type of District: Metropolitan Legal Notice No.: 24488 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 321-204(1), C.R.S., that on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 1.00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted at the Elbert County Building, Commissioners’ Board Room, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado, or at such other time and place as this hearing may be continued. The public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners, by the Petitioner for the proposed Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 5 (the “District”), for the formation of a metropolitan district. The affected property is generally located northeast of the intersection of County Road 174 and County Road 13, in Section 30, Township 6 South, Range 64 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Sections 32-1-203 (3.5) and 32-1-204 (1.5), C.R.S., the owner of real property within the proposed District may file a request with the Board of County Commissioners, requesting that such real property be excluded from the proposed District. Such request may be filed any time after the Service Plan is filed with the Board of County Commissioners, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearing on said Service Plan.

Reason: Formation of a Title 32 Special District Project Name: Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 5 Date of Application: January 8, 2020 Type of District: Metropolitan Legal Notice No.: 24489 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 321-204(1), C.R.S., that on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 1.00 p.m., or as soon as possible

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Public Notice Metropolitan Districts NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 321-204(1), C.R.S., that on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 1.00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, a public hearing will be conducted at the Elbert County Building, Commissioners’ Board Room, 215 Comanche Street, Kiowa, Colorado, or at such other time and place as this hearing may be continued. The public hearing will be heard upon the application on file with the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners, by the Petitioner for the proposed Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 6 (the “District”), for the formation of a metropolitan district. The affected property is generally located southwest of the intersection of County Road 174 and County Road 17/21, in Section 32, Township 8 South, Range 64 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in Elbert County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Sections 32-1-203 (3.5) and 32-1-204 (1.5), C.R.S., the owner of real property within the proposed District may file a request with the Board of County Commissioners, requesting that such real property be excluded from the proposed District. Such request may be filed any time after the Service Plan is filed with the Board of County Commissioners, but no later than ten (10) days before the day fixed for the hearing on said Service Plan.

Reason: Formation of a Title 32 Special District Project Name: Spring Valley Metropolitan District No. 6 Date of Application: January 8, 2020 Type of District: Metropolitan Legal Notice No.: 24490 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF MEDICAID APPLICATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT E.C.M.C., LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAS FILED AN APPLICATION WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING FOR MEDICAID CERTIFICATION OF ITS PROPOSED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 132 COUNTY ROAD 17 IN THE TOWN OF ELIZABETH. THIS APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING REGULATIONS FOR NEW FACILITY CERTIFICATION AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC AT THE DEPARTMENT’S OFFICES AT 1570 GRANT STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80203 OR ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE: www.Colorado.gov/hcpf.

Legal Notice No.: 24467 First Publication: January 9, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF MINERAL RIGHTS AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: LAWRENCE J MCCOURT C/O ALICE M. POTTER 21 WALTER WAY BROOMFIELD, CO 80020-1199 You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November 2016, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS, INC. the following described mineral rights situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit: Section: 15 Township: 8 Range: 62 W2W2 1/30 INTEREST 5.33 NET ACRES MINERAL RIGHTS Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS Certificate Number: 2016-02254 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS, INC..

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent mineral rights (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said mineral rights for the year 2015; That said mineral rights was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of LAWRENCE J MCCOURT for said year 2015; That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS, INC. on the 20th day of November 2019, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said mineral rights; That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said mineral rights to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS, INC. on the 7th day of May 2020, unless the same has been redeemed; Said mineral rights may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.

That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said mineral rights to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS, INC. on the 7th day of May 2020, unless the same has been redeemed;

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Said mineral rights may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on January 23, 2020, January 30, 2020 and February 6, 2020.

Witness my hand this 15th day of January 2020 Lisa Mackiewicz, Assistant Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 24473 First Publication: January 23, 2020 Last Publication: February 6, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF MINERAL RIGHTS AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER'S DEED

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to: MARJORIE NIXON C/O JOHN NIXON 807 19TH LANE WEST KIRKLAND, WA 98033

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 15th day of November 2016, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC the following described mineral rights situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

Section: 15 Township: 8 Range: 64 1/2 INTEREST IN NW4NE4 SPLIT 5 WAYS TOTAL MRA 2.4, 1/2 INTEREST N2NW4 SPLIT 5 WAYS TOTAL MRA 8 TOTAL MRA IN ALL 10.4 PER B310 P877 DATED 12/01/1977 Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS Certificate Number: 2016-02252

and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent mineral rights (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said mineral rights for the year 2015;

That said mineral rights was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of MARJORIE NIXON for said year 2015;

That said MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC on the 20th day of November 2019, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said mineral rights;

That a Treasurer's Deed will be issued for said mineral rights to MCCULLISS OIL & GAS INC on the 7th day of May 2020, unless the same has been redeemed;

Said mineral rights may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer's Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on January 23, 2020, January 30, 2020 and February 6, 2020.

Witness my hand this 15th day of January 2020 Lisa Mackiewicz, Assistant Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado Legal Notice No.: 24474 First Publication: January 23, 2020 Last Publication: February 6, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice NOTICE OF HEARING

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 191200753 TYPE: POOLING

GMT Exploration Company LLC, (Operator No. 10243) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below.

This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here: http://cogcc.state.co.us/documents/about/Help/ Pooling%20Pamphlet.pdf APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South,Legals Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Elbert County 1.20.20 *2

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Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times, and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-814-2863 Public Notice or email skycliffctr@skycliff.org. Go to BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS www.skycliff.org TION COMMISSION OF THE

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various weekday evenings Lawyers at the Library: 6-8 p.m. the GMT Exploration The building was built amid a Company LLC, (Operator No.and weekends 10243) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the second m 2nd Tuesday of the month at development boom in 2016, when Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests lands identified below.

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Contact parties who have no attorney. Volunteer across the country, many of which STATE OF ant believes card you may own mineral that COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE be pooled if the Commission approves the Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 or find attorneys will answer questions, help will fill shuttered within their first four PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF Application. Pooling is the consolidation and Sky Cliff Center Stroke FIELD Support Group: online at http://www.meetup.com/ out forms and explain the process andcombining ofus years.

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Also, 10Pray it Forward Fiber Guild: 6-8:30 p.m. landlord-tenant law and civil protection type retailer, outfitted with a reinPooling%20Pamphlet.pdf OF HEARING GMTforced gun room and plenty of floor 11:30 a.m. the third WednesdayNOTICE of each the first Thursday of the month at the orders. Walk-ins welcome. Everyone will APPLICATION LANDS month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 LLC, (Operator Elizabeth Library. Learn to crochet, knit or be helped on a first-come, first-served space.

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All levels of beekeeping number at the following date, time, and location: beth Library, 651 Beverly St. Membership Sports and outdoors retailers, like Movie Night: 5-7 p.m. Fridays at the Kiowa please see a brochure on the welcome, from no-beesing toprocess, wanna-bees open Republicans only. Dues are $25 Cabela’s, Carlson said, were an area Library. Enjoy popcorn and movie of your Commission’s website here: Date: Marchis20, 2020 to Time: 9:00 a.m. http://cogcc.state.co.us/documents/about/Help/ Gas Conservation to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent for a Oil fulland voting member (women only) of “retail leakage” the town identichoice. Learn more at pplibraries.org Place: Colorado Pooling%20Pamphlet.pdf Commission solving beekeeping challenges, networkand $10 for a non-voting member (can fied—a case of sales tax dollars leavThe Chancery Building LANDS Lincoln Suiteor 801 ing and refreshments. There is noAPPLICATION fee beStreet, women men). For a membership ing the town for services not offered Outback Express: public transit service1120 Denver, CO 80203 Township 6library South, Range P. M. for this meeting and a lending is 65 West, 6thin application and other information, go to provided by the East Central Council of Parker. Big 5 Sporting Goods is the Section 10: All Public Notice PROTESTING OR INTERVENING available. Call Sue Huseby, 970-376-5236 www.RanchlandRepublianWomen.org.

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Section 15: All DEADLINE FOR PROTESTS Section 22: N½ Go to NOTICE OF HEARING or email sebcbeemail@gmail.com. available, 24-hour notice appreciated. OR INTERVENTIONS: February 19, 2020 The next closest sports and outsoutheastbeekeepingclub.com.

Seniors Meet: 11 a.m.

Mondays at the Call Kay Campbell, 719541-4275, or 800doors retailer is Cabela’s in Lone DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVAAny interested party who wishes to participate (Subject to change) TION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF formally must file a written protest or intervenCenter, 823 S. Banner 825-0208 for reservations.

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COLORADO for protests and interventions will not be Colorado Oil 4and Gas Conservation if the hearing is continued bey- Call Agnes at alike make new friends.Place: Drop in: noon to socializing.

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Chancery Building POOLING interventions303-883-7881 must be sent to the Applicant 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 the below address, and must be sent to the and Thursdays at the Elbert Library; 10 Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or And, Carlson said, the new store Denver, CO 80203 GMT Exploration Company LLC, (Operator No. Commission via email to: am.

Wednesdays at the Elizabeth Library; Simla Historical Society: from 11 Colorado Springs onApplication the first with andthethirdCogcc.Hearings_Unit@state.co.us could be a regional draw for the 10243) (“Applicant”) filed an . Pursuant meets to Public Notice PROTESTING OR INTERVENING Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas Commission Rule 509, if you do not file a prop11 a.m. Wednesdays at the Simla Library;FOR PROTESTStown. There are two other Sportsa.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simla Library.

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Elizabeth DEADLINE (“mineral”) in month; lands identified er protest or intervention, the Hearing Officer will BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVAOR INTERVENTIONS: 2020 This was sent to you because the Applicyou wish to formally participate in and TION COMMISSION1 OF STATE OF p.m.THE Thursdays at the Elizabeth Library; February 20, historical preservation share toNotice Colorado Springs or Parker on the not know thatlocal man’s Warehouses in the Denver ant believes you may own mineral interests that this matter and the date and time of the hearing COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE 11 a.m.

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al interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here: http://cogcc.state.co.us/documents/about/Help/ Pooling%20Pamphlet.pdf

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Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. Section 24: S/2 Section 25: All Section 36: All DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change)

The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location:

Date: March 20, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 PROTESTING OR INTERVENING DEADLINE FOR PROTESTS OR INTERVENTIONS: February 19, 2020

Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written protest or intervention with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see Commission Rule 509 at: http://cogcc.state.co.us , under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 506.c., the deadline for protests and interventions will not be continued even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Protests and interventions must be sent to the Applicant at the below address, and must be sent to the Commission via email to: Cogcc.Hearings_Unit@state.co.us . Pursuant to Commission Rule 509, if you do not file a proper protest or intervention, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you.

Under Commission Rule 511, if no protest or intervention is filed, the Application may be approved as part of the Commission’s Consent Agenda.

Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of February 19, 2020, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a protest or intervention.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice.

You may also contact the Applicant at the phone

proved as part of the Commission’s Consent Agenda.

Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of February 19, 2020, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a protest or intervention.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice.

You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc.Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: /s/ Mimi C. Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: January 17 , 2020 GMT Exploration Company LLC c/o Brent D. Chicken Amanda, Dick Steptoe & Johnson PLLC 600 17th Street, Suite 2300 South Denver, CO 80202 303.389.4364 303.389.6317 brent.chicken@steptoe-johnson. comamanda.dick@steptoe-johnson.com Legal Notice No.: 24481 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News Public Notice BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 191200751 TYPE: POOLING NOTICE OF HEARING GMT Exploration Company LLC, (Operator No. 10243) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below.

This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the

FOR THE NIOBRARA FORMATION, UNNAMED FIELD, ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO

CAUSE NO. 535 DOCKET NO. 191200751 TYPE: POOLING

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Exploration Company LLC, (Operator No. 10243) (“Applicant”) filed an Application with the Commission for an order to pool all oil and gas (“mineral”) interests in lands identified below.

This Notice was sent to you because the Applicant believes you may own mineral interests that will be pooled if the Commission approves the Application. Pooling is the consolidation and combining of mineral interests so that all mineral interest owners receive payment for their just and equitable share of produced oil and gas. For more information about the Commission’s pooling process, please see a brochure on the Commission’s website here: http://cogcc.state.co.us/documents/about/Help/ Pooling%20Pamphlet.pdf APPLICATION LANDS Township 6 South, Range 65 West, 6th P. M. Section 10: All Section 15: All Section 22: N½ DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF HEARING (Subject to change) The assigned Hearing Officer will hold a hearing only on the above referenced docket number at the following date, time, and location: Date: March 23, 2020 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Place: Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission The Chancery Building 1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801 Denver, CO 80203 PROTESTING OR INTERVENING DEADLINE FOR PROTESTS OR INTERVENTIONS: February 20, 2020 Any interested party who wishes to participate formally must file a written protest or intervention with the Commission no later than the deadline provided above. Please see 2 (1 91200751) Commission Rule 509 at: http://cogcc.state.co.us , under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 506.c., the deadline for protests and interventions will not be continued even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Protests and interventions must be sent to the Applicant at the below address, and must be sent to the Commission via email to: Cogcc.Hearings_Unit@state.co.us .

Pursuant to Commission Rule 509, if you do not file a proper protest or intervention, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional

line provided above. Please see 2 (1 91200751) Commission Rule 509 at: http://cogcc.state.co.us , under “Regulation,” then select “Rules.” Please note that, under Commission Rule 506.c., the deadline for protests and interventions will not be continued even if the hearing is continued beyond the date that is stated above. Protests and interventions must be sent to the Applicant at the below address, and must be sent to the Commission via email to: Cogcc.Hearings_Unit@state.co.us .

Pursuant to Commission Rule 509, if you do not file a proper protest or intervention, the Hearing Officer will not know that you wish to formally participate in this matter and the date and time of the hearing may change without additional notice to you. Under Commission Rule 511, if no protest or intervention is filed, the Application may be approved as part of the Commission’s Consent Agenda.

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Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of February 20, 2020, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant or by any person who has filed a protest or intervention.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information, you may review the Application, which was sent to you with this Notice.

You may also contact the Applicant at the phone number or email address listed below.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at Cogcc.Hearings_Unit@state.co.us, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.

OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO By: Mimi C. Larsen, Commission Secretary Dated: January 21, 2020 GMT Exploration Company LLC c/o Brent D. Chicken Amanda Dick Steptoe & Johnson PLLC 600 17th Street, Suite 2300 South Denver, CO 80202 303.389.4364 303.389.6317 brent.chicken@steptoe-johnson.com amanda.dick@steptoe-johnson.com Legal Notice No.: 24482 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Heidi Ann Haszelbart, a/k/a Heidi Haszelbart, Deceased Case Number: 2019PR30054

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 May 18, 2020, or the claims may be forever barred.

Emily Gregory, as Attorney for Samuel M. Haszelbart III, Personal Representative 5023 W 120th Ave., #158 Broomfield, CO 80020 Legal Notice No.: 24470 First Publication: January 16, 2020 Last Publication: January 30, 2020 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name

Public notice is given on November 21, 2019, that a Petition for a Change of Name of an a minor child has been filed with the Elbert County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Clairese Joanne Sanchez be changed to Clairese Joanne Adams Case No.: 19 C 66 By: Judge Palmer Boyette Legal Notice No: 24487 First Publication: January 30, 2020 Last Publication: February 13, 2020 Publisher: Elbert County News

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