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CALMING THE SENSES: ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO

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Wind farm gains county approval $1 billion project will take shape in southeast part of Elbert County

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Elizabeth High School students show off their crazy socks on Crazy Sock Day during Operation Shoebox. As part of the project, spirit days were held to generate enthusiasm.

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Elizabeth High senior boosts military spirits Shyanne Wilson gets students involved in Operation Shoebox

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

For Shyanne Wilson, taking time to support military veterans was fueled by personal experience. Her father, Army Staff Sgt. E6 Rodney Cripes, was stationed in Afghanistan for six months last year, returning home just before Christmas 2016.

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Elizabeth FBLA students created signs to hang throughout the school for Operation Shoebox.

In a public hearing that ended in applause from the nearly 100 attendees, the Elbert County Board of Commissioners approved applications from Rush Creek Wind Farm and Xcel Energy to build a $1 billion wind farm and accompanying transmission lines in southeast Elbert County between Simla and Limon.

“I don’t think anyone has seen a nearly billion-dollar project walk into Elbert County in their lifetime,” Commissioner Chris Richardson said.

The commissioners approved the project by a vote of 3-0 on Jan. 25.

Krista Mann, representative for Rush Creek Wind Energy, said all landowner agreements have been made. She presented PowerPoint slides to illustrate that the project will comply with Elbert County’s regulations, including road use and setbacks of the turbines from residential structures. The project will also meet Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s recommendations for setbacks for all avian species.

In addition to leasing the land for the project, Xcel Energy is purchasing 40 acres in Elbert County specifically for the operation and maintenance building, collector substation and switchyard.

There will be up to 210 turbines on 72,000 acres of property within Elbert County.

Susan Innis, Xcel Energy manager of siting and land rights, gave a presentation SEE WIND, P6

THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL

‘I would like to see our sheriffs develop training programs to work with school personnel, not just on guns, but on emergency response training.’

Chris Holbert, state Senator | Page 2 INSIDE

CALENDAR: PAGE 5 | VOICES: PAGE 8 | LIFE: PAGE 10

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Bill would OK gun training for school employees Teachers and others with a concealed carry permit could bring firearms on campus

BY ALEX DEWIND ADEWIND@COLORADOCOMMUNITY

A bill that recently advanced in the state Senate would allow teachers and other public school employees who have the proper permit to carry a handgun on campus after completing safety training.

The legislation is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Chris Holbert, R-Parker, and House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, R-Castle Rock. It would allow a county sheriff to provide a safety-training course to any employee of any public elementary, middle, junior high or high school who has a permit to carry a concealed handgun, a summary of the bill says.

Once that training is completed, the employee would be permitted to carry the handgun on campus.

Senate Bill 17-005 was approved by a 3-2 vote Jan. 24 by the Senate Committee on State, Veterans & Military Affairs and is likely to be considered by the full Senate, which is controlled

by Republicans, this week. If it passes the Senate, it will face an unphill battle in the Democrat-controlled House.

Holbert noted that in rural areas of the state, where school districts have less access to law enforcement resources, teachers and staff are hired to be armed security with no training required.

“That does not mean someone that is dressed in uniform — that could be a gym teacher, math teacher, bus driver,” Holbert said. “I would like to see our sheriffs develop training programs to work with school personnel, not just on guns, but on emergency response training.”

Holbert added that his bill encourages a greater level of training for all people who are armed in public schools, including law enforcement and private security guards.

State Sen. Daniel Kagan, D-Cherry Hills Village, opposes the legislation, saying the answer to the possibility of gun violence in schools is not more guns.

“I think the bill is ill-advised and I shall be voting no on it,” he said.

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock is among those in the law enforcement community who support the legislation. He said he is in favor of individual school districts, in cooperation with their communities, managing their safety and security with law enforcement.

“The Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office has long enjoyed a very good relationship with our Douglas County School District,” Spurlock said in an

‘Employees who do go through the training program would be authorized to carry a handgun on school premises,’

Chris Holbert, Senate majority leader

email correspondence. “The school security director and staff work very closely with the sheriff ’s office as it relates to security of the schools and the protection of the students and staff on all the campuses. I would support continued enhancement of their school security program and requests for additional training should that decision be made and training be requested.”

As part of the bill, a county sheriff would consult with the school district in the sheriff ’s county to establish a curriculum for the safety-training course. Individual school districts would need to approve the program set up by the sheriff and would be able to cap the number of employees who are permitted to carry a gun at each school.

“The school board would shop for what they think is the required level of training for their school district,” Holbert said. “Employees who do go

through the training program would be authorized to carry a handgun on school premises.”

The County Sheriffs of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners and other groups support the handgun safety-training bill.

“Turn criminal safe zones, which is what (public schools) are now, into dangerous zones for criminals,’’ said Dudley Brown, of the gun owners’ group.

Opponents who voiced opposition during a recent Senate hearing included several teachers, the Colorado PTA and two relatives of Mary Sherlock, a school psychologist slain in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, who argued the bill was a way to introduce more guns into schools and won’t prevent school shootings.

— The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Wilson said that “Everything from snacks to letters to socks, games, hygiene products,” were collected to include in the shoeboxes.

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“We had been sending him care packages, but it never quite seemed to be enough. There were so many people around him who didn’t have family members supporting them the way we did,” said Wilson, a senior at Elizabeth High School.

She decided on Operation Shoebox, a program where people donate creature comforts and letters for overseas military personnel. “I thought this would be a good way for the community to get involved and help the soldiers at the same time,” she said.

“It’s the first time it had ever been done at our school,” Wilson said. The project began last July with the Auxiliary Club. “Those ladies are amazing, put together 55 boxes for Afghanistan soldiers,” she said.

To accomplish her own mission, she said, “I joined FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) because I knew they had community service chapter projects, and because I knew they would have enough people (to serve the project).”

She was joined by several classmates, including McKenna Eddie, who orchestrated a “Sock-a-Palooza” event, and Maddie Pebrugge, who “helped with the logistics, numerical, finding out what we can and cannot send in the mail,” Wilson explained.

“I was impressed, but not amazed, at how many items were donated in such a short period of time,” said business instructor and FBLA advisor

at Elizabeth High School John Loutzenhiser via email. “I say that because the Elbert County community is very generous.”

“One of the ideas the students had to sort of kick off the publicity for this event was to ask students at a high school assembly to stand up if they, or members of their family had served in the United States armed forces. It was pretty enlightening, as I’d estimate that three-fourths of the student body stood up,” Loutzenhiser said.

“We began our project right around the Thanksgiving time. We were able to collect over 700 items in total,” Wilson said. The actual box count remains unknown as collections were completed on Jan. 26, but Wilson estimates around 50 boxes will be sent overseas.

She said there were very few restrictions on what could be sent: “It’s mostly restrictions on size of bottles, and no alcohol.” Commodities for the soldiers include “A lot of travel size items — definitely snacks from the United States; the food is so generic (in the military). Beef jerky, movies, footballs, cards, a whole bunch of movies, and Monopoly.”

Although Wilson’s community service project qualified to compete in the state FBLA competition, she said: “In all honesty I’m not that interested in the competition part as much as the service part.”

“We’re hoping that it becomes an annual event at the school,” Wilson said optimistically. “We have some juniors interested in picking up the leadership next year.”

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Local rodeo once again honored STAFF REPORT

The Colorado Pro Rodeo Association has named the Cowboy Up in Kiowa its Super Purse Rodeo for the third consecutive year.

“We want to sincerely thank all the amazing Elbert County citizens who support this great local rodeo year after year,” Teri Mills, who recently resigned as president of the Cowboy Up in Kiowa committee, said in a news release. “We draw 80 percent of our sponsors from Elbert County and over 90 percent of the ticket buyers also come from the county. We are proud to be your local hometown rodeo.”

“The committee, however, is not resting on its awards as big improvements are already under way for 2017,” The news release states.

“There will be a new stock contractor providing all the stock for 2017 and it will be a local Elbert County stock contractor, H&H Rodeo out of Kiowa, led by local businessman and rancher Jesse Hill from Kiowa and his partner J.D. Hamaker from Laramie, Wyoming.”

This year’s event will be June 23 and 24 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds.

Schedules, ticket information and volunteering information are available at www.cowboyupinkiowa.org

THINGS TO DO Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library. Stocked by Friends of the Elizabeth Library. All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library.

Immunity Boosts to Avoid Getting Sick: 4-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, at the Grow Youth Center in the To the Rescue Building, 10355 S. Progress Way, Parker.

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Feed Your Brain: 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the Grow Youth Center in the To the Rescue Building, 10355 S. Progress Way, Parker. Nutrition for concentration and focus. Taught by Brooke Ebel, nutritional health coach, Natural Grocers in Parker. Call 303-931-8026 or go to www.

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Outback Express Public Transit Service: provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments, provides travel to Elbert County residents. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275 for reservations; 24-hour notice requested.

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February schedule: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs, Monday, Feb. 6; Simla and Matheson to Limon, Thursday, Feb. 23; Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs, Tuesday, Feb. 21; Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker, Tuesday, Feb. 14; Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents Thursday, Feb. 9.

Grant-Seeking Basics for Nonprofits: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits and how to find potential funders using an online database. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Civilian Conservation Corps Camp: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Castle Rock Historical Society presented by Rebecca Schwendler, Ph.D., RPA, from Paleo West Archaeolgy. Program on the old CCC Camp in Castle Rock and the survey done for the “terrain” development in that location. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Contact 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhis-

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Sunday, Feb. 12, at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Family-friendly. Fusion of mask, myth, drama, martial arts, dance and illusion. Reservations required; call 303-660-6799 or go to http://tickets.amazingshows.com.

Parker Non-Fiction Book Club: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 in Event Hall B on the second floor of the Parker Library.

Early arrivals can meet at 6:30 p.m. in the magazine section. February’s topic is the influence of the uber wealthy on politics (reading suggestions: “Dark Money” by Jane Mayer, or “The Party is Over” by Mike Lofgren”). Contact Evelyn Poulo at evelyn.poulo@gmail.com. The March meeting will address entertainers who are alive and politicly active.

Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain areas of civil litigation.

Walk-ins welcome; all served on firstcome, first-served basis. Upcoming 2017 dates are March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.

Walmart, Elizabeth Blood Drive: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth. Contact 303-363-2300 or visit bonfils.org.

Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Shows: 9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:45-11:30 a.m.

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detailing the routes and appearance of the transmission line structures.

According to Mann, projected tax benefits to Elbert County are estimated at $2 million annually. The revenue from the Rush Creek Wind Farm will directly benefit Elbert County and its residents, Mann said.

The counties of Elbert, Kit Carson, Cheyenne, Lincoln and Arapahoe will be affected by the wind farm development, which has two sections of turbines — white three-bladed windmills — and transmission lines running on the five counties.

Although no date was given, it was indicated that come this spring, the entire project will be sold by Invenergy, owner of the wind farm portion of the project, to Xcel Energy.

When given the opportunity to comment and ask questions, more than a dozen residents stood to speak. The overall sentiment regarding the applications for the project was that the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Simla resident Larry Durner said that despite apparent efforts by the Rush Creek Wind Farm developers to reach the community, he hadn’t heard of the project until a month-and-ahalf ago.

“My concern is with the aesthetics to the ridgeline south of Highway 24…Is it possible this is in conflict with Elbert County’s master plan?” he asked the board.

Bill Harris, of Simla, noted that res-

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Susan Innis with Xcel Energy presents information about transmission lines for the Rush Creek Wind Farm project. idents of southeastern Elbert County generally require less assistance compared to those in other areas of the county. Since the wind farm will be located there, he stated concerns about how those residents might benefit from the projected revenue.

“We don’t need much except to be left alone,” he joked as the room laughed with him.

Harris and Superintendent Steve Wilson of Big Sandy Schools suggested road creation and repair.

“The muddy roads have caused school closures on several occasions, twice on the last day of school the past two years,” Wilson said. “A bus sunk to the axle in the middle of the mud a couple years ago,” he said.

In addition to the tax benefits, longterm economic gain for the county includes job creation, with 20 to 30 maintenance workers and six to eight Xcel Energy employees, according to senior media representative for Xcel Energy Mark Stutz.

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a Kevin Turecek, who owns land in i the project area, came to the micro- C phone saying that although the aes- r thetics of power lines didn’t excite him, the words of his grandmother b t ran through his mind.

“The most beautiful thing I ever T R seen,” he said, quoting her, “was a that power line coming to my s house.”

Construction is slated to begin thisc spring and be completed by October W 2018.

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Legislator’s bill aims to protect state’s minorities Salazar working on a bill to challenge federal changes

“What I’m considering isn’t a sanctuary measure, but rather about protecting the states’ rights,”

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

During his election campaign, President Donald Trump spoke often about deportation plans for undocumented immigrants and keeping a close eye on the Islamic community.

But after Trump’s win in November, police departments in cities like Denver and Aurora said they will not enforce federal immigration laws, and Boulder’s city council unanimously voted to declare itself a sanctuary city.

Now state Rep. Joe Salazar, D-Thornton, is considering similar legislation for the entire state.

“What I’m considering isn’t a sanctuary measure, but rather about protecting the states’ rights,” he said. “I want Colorado to be proactive instead of reactive.”

The bill Salazar is proposing is still being fine-tuned, and he doesn’t have a timeline for when it will be introduced.

The measure is tentatively called “The Ralph Carr Freedom Defense Act” after the late Colorado governor who spoke in defense of Japanese-Americans facing internment during World War II. In its current form, the bill would

Joe Salazar State Representative, D-Thornton stop state, cities, counties and law enforcement agencies from providing information about the race, ethnicity, immigration status or religious affiliation of Colorado residents to the federal government for deportation or tracking purposes.

Protecting the rights of all citizens, regardless of their background, has gained renewed importance to many minority communities not just in Colorado, but in the entire country.

On Jan. 17, the Latino Democratic caucus — which includes Salazar and Senate Democratic Leader Lucia Guzman, Assistant Minority Leader Leroy Garcia, Sen. Irene Aguilar, Sen. Dominick Moreno, Speaker of the House Crisanta Duran, Rep. Adrienne Benavidez, Rep. Dan Pabon and Rep. Donald Valdez — released a statement about the importance of protection.

“Nationally, over 900 suspected hate incidents have been reported,

including several in our state,” the statement said. “Many people are also worried about potential changes that would impact people of color, immigrants, Muslims, women, members of the LGBTQ community and the environment.”

The statement ends with a pledge that “Colorado does not endorse hate.

We will do everything we can to protect the rights of all of our residents and to defend against any efforts that seek to harm our communities.”

The sentiments are echoed by area organizations like the Golden Relief Group, an advocacy group for refugees and immigrants.

“It’s about the basic feeling of our common humanity,” said Golden resident Judy Denison, a leader in the group. “If we’re not going to be good to the poor and huddled masses, we might as well tear down the Statue of Liberty.”

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Unfinished business can finish off productivity

ave you ever said to someone, “I think we have some unfinished business here?” I know I have, and I have also found myself on the receiving end of that statement. And it kind of feels uncomfortable most times, doesn’t it?

It feels uncomfortable because there is unfinished business, something left to discuss or to do. And maybe that something left to say or do is difficult, emotional, or is something we would rather just put off to another time. I mean, it’s probably just too hard or hurtful or stressful to do it now isn’t it?

Here are a couple of ways that we can maybe think about to make sure that we finish the business at hand instead of letting

things linger too long, and maybe even make them more difficult to deal with later on.

The first idea is to become really good at setting expectations for ourselves and others. If we are working on a personal project or group initiative, it is so important to the success of the project that we have a very clear expectation of what needs to be done, who needs to do it, and when it needs to be accomplished. We also should really understand what the finished project will look like, so defining success of the project early on for everyone involved is key to achieving that success and avoiding unfinished business.

Where we typically find ourselves in trouble is when we lose sight of accountabil-

Right mix of fats crucial to diet for good health

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he number one way to combat chronic disease and dementia is by eating a plant-based Mediterranean diet with the liberal use of healthy fat. Yes, eat more veggies and good fat!

This may come as a surprise to you, as this goes against the grain of 30 years of lowfat nutrition guidelines in this country.

We’ve had it wrong and it is time to make it right to reclaim vibrant health as nature intended.

From an evolutionary standpoint, Homo sapiens emerged about 2 million years ago and until the agricultural revolution, 10,000 years ago, we were all hunter-gatherers. Our ancient ancestors walked five to 10 miles every day just to be able to eat. Similar to the Mediterranean style of eating, their diet consisted of mostly plants, nuts, seeds, fish and meats. Fat was the most desirable food because of its calorie density and power to satisfy. What our ancestors didn’t know is that fat is essential for better mood, skin, hair, nails and to prevent dementia, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Here’s the skinny on fat.

Healthy fats include unrefined animal and plant fats from wild fatty fish like salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, grass-fed beef and butter, pasture-raised chicken and eggs, avocados, olives, nuts and coconut oil. These fats tend to include a higher proportion of saturated and monounsaturated fats plus contain higher amounts of the essential omega-3 fats. These fats help prevent disease and make our brains happier and smarter.

The American Heart Association recommends eating two servings of fatty fish every week.

Unhealthy fats are trans fats (hydrogenated found in margarine and processed foods)

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and refined oils like soy, corn, cottonseed, safflower and sunflower and canola oil. These fats are high in omega-6 fats, also an essential fat because our bodies can’t make them. The problem occurs because these fats tend to be consumed in large amounts and are highly susceptible to oxidation (damage) during processing which makes them Cate Reade unhealthy fats that hurt the body. It is the overconsumption of these fats that increase the risk of heart disease and obesity and produce inflammation, the root cause of most diseases. Radically reduce the intake of these fats to boost the absorption of the anti-inflammatory omega-3s.

Fat is essential for the proper function of the body. In addition to providing longlasting satisfaction and reducing cravings, fat is needed to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. • Vitamin A keeps eyes healthy and promotes good vision.

• Vitamin D is a powerful modulator of the immune system and promotes proper calcium absorption.

• Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects against free radical damage.

• Vitamin K promotes proper calcium metabolism and blood clotting.

Fat is part of the protective membrane surrounding each of our 60-70 trillion cells.

Having a flexible fat membrane rich in omega-3s allows nutrients to come in and waste products to be removed easily from SEE AGING, P9

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ity. One of the primary culprits in unfinished business, and procrastination for that matter, is lack of accountability. Whether we are holding ourselves accountable or holding others accountable, where there is a lack of accountability, we will usually find unfinished business.

The same holds true for conversations, especially when those conversations could be dealing with something of a sensitive nature. We have unfinished business or incomplete conversations because we didn’t set the proper expectations for ourselves before the discussion or with the other SEE NORTON, P9

Lots of people should go take a flying leap QUIET DESPERATION

he Rear Seat Kickers are not an indie band.

Expedia ranked Rear Seat Kickers number one on its 2017 list of the most offensive airplane passengers.

My list (shown later) is very short, concise, and grumpy.

Expedia’s list includes, “Inattentive Parents, The Aromatic Passenger, The Audio Insensitive, The Boozer, Chatty Cathy, The Queue Jumper, Seat-Back Guy, The Armrest Hog, Pungent Foodies, The Undresser, The Amorous, The Mad Bladder, and The Single and Ready to Mingle.”

The likelihood of sitting next to one of them is very high.

The likelihood of you being one of them is very high.

Not me, of course, because I am a model passenger. Everyone else is out of step.

I am not a frequent flyer, and I don’t like the experience when I do fly, all the way from my parking garage to the parking garage at DIA, through a cavity search, and boarding with people who have tents and awnings and carry-ons full of carrions, like garlic chicken.

I made a decision years ago to fly half as often but twice

as well.

I fly first class.

I refuse to sit in the back where all of the deplorables on Expedia’s list are en- e sconced, like r a retrospec- e tive of unsa- i Craig Marshall vory Dickens m Smith characters, i reeking of a concourse Cinnabon.

Things are markedly better a w up front, but there is still some off-putting stuff going o t on. c They start you off with a cocktail on the tarmac. Some c passengers are already flying w m before take-off.

Jennifer and I flew next to a couple who were strangers e a until the drinks arrived.

By the time we landed, they e had connected through a series of double vodka tonics, and exited the plane wearing each other’s clothes. I’m telling you, we didn’t need an in-flight movie.

I said that I would provide

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people we are speaking with about what it is we want to make sure we discuss. Instead we circle the airport and never land the plane, thereby leaving unfinished business that will have to be discussed later. And when this happens sometimes imagination takes over and we insert things into

SMITH FROM PAGE 8

you with my list. I would prefer it, honestly, openly, and frankly, if Jennifer and I were the only ones on the plane.

No one else.

I haven’t needed a flight attendant in my lifetime.

Although back in the 1960s, some of them wore skirts made from colorful handkerchiefs — it seemed — which made them welcome to my immature

what we believe the other person said or we believe that the other party completely heard what we were trying to say. Or, we imagine that things are much better or worse than they really are. More unfinished business.

So what if in the beginning of every conversation we made sure that we took just a few minutes to outline what it is we want to talk about? And if we know it’s going to be a touchy or sensitive topic, set the expectation in the beginning that it will be that way. Most times people will be

thinking the same thing but they are just afraid to say it or bring it up. So if you set the proper expectation, maybe ask permission to talk about the topic before you just jump into it, the other person or group will probably feel relieved that the subject will be included. This will go such a long way toward finishing any unfinished business and avoid leaving things unsaid that needed to be said.

How about you? Is there some unfinished business hanging out there for you that needs to be addressed?

If you would like to share your story or ask more questions about this, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can learn how to best finish our unfinished business before it even starts, it really will be a better than good week.

eyes.

This is all boiling with snobbery and arrogance, which I completely understand.

Unfortunately, there is currently nothing better to get me from Point A to Point B. There are other means that are less dehumanizing, like a train.

But unless you have your own room, and your own restroom, forget about it.

Eventually there will be another way to get from here to there. Biochemical reduction.

Your entity will be reduced to something the size of a Jujube, you

will travel in a blink, and wind up in Vancouver before you know it.

Your Jujube will be reconstituted, and a rental car will be waiting for you (that will drive itself).

Until then, I will just have to stand behind Mutt and Jeff in a long security line, take off my shoes, and be treated like I have an oversized vial of Head and Shoulders in my underwear.

I don’t think any of us is fooled

anymore by television commercials about air travel that make it look magnificent.

It’s not. Sitting next to The Mad Bladder doesn’t help either.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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June 16, 1931 - Jan. 20, 2017

AGING FROM PAGE 8

each cell for optimal function. By reducing carbohydrate intake and eating more fats, insulin sensitivity is improved, resulting in a higher metabolism, more energy and reduced inflammation.

Fat is especially important for brain and nerve function. Did you know you are a “fat head”?! It’s a compliment, with 60-70% of the brain being made of fat! It also creates the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates nerve cells. This supports better and quicker communication of the nervous system which controls every thought and move we make.

If you want to feel better, have more energy, lose weight, live independently and protect against cognitive decline, eating more healthy fat is where it is

at. The American Journal of Clinical nutrition recommends 50 grams of carbohydrate a day is ideal for fat loss.

For more science-based information, check out Dr. Mark Hyman’s book, “Eat Fat, Get Thin.” Try eating a delicious higher fat, low carbohydrate diet for 10 days to see how much better your body and brain feel today and for vibrant health throughout your life.

In addition to being an ACE-certified senior fitness specialist, Cate Reade, MS, RD is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition and physical fitness from NYU. She has been teaching, writing and prescribing healthy eating and exercise programs for over 25 years. She is delighted to be helping seniors regain strength and mobility as the CEO of Resistance Dynamics and inventor of the trademarked MoveMor Lower Body Trainer.

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February 2, 2017F

LIFE

‘In a tank, the world just goes away’ ‘Floating’ offers an escape from the frenzied pace of everyday life

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

In an age in which people can’t put down their smartphones long enough to go to the bathroom, it’s difficult to picture being removed from the constant stimulation of ringtones, push notifications and 24-hour news.

But picture a place completely removed from the constant noises and lights we take for granted.

Imagine a space filled with complete darkness, devoid of sound, free from gravity.

Steve Skalkowski has four of them.

Skalkowski owns and operates Astral Float Spa in Parker. The shop’s unassuming storefront belies the vast expanses of time and space Skalkowski’s clients traverse within. Inside, four “float tanks,” also called “pods,” “isolation tanks,” or “sensory-deprivation pods,” await Skalkowski’s clients, each in its own room.

Taking your body out of the equation The soundproof, completely dark chambers are filled with skintemperature water, infused with 850 pounds of salt. The salt and temperature of the water allow the body to float evenly, almost without feeling the water on the skin. The darkness and soundproofing eliminate all visual and aural stimuli, letting the mind turn inward.

“This takes your body out of the equation,” Skalkowski says.

“You’re put in a tank, the world just goes away. You kind of become a floating ball of consciousness” Sensory-deprivation tanks were invented in 1954 by physician and psychoanalyst John Lilly, who gained notoriety experimenting with mind-altering substances and techniques in the 1960s. Isolation tanks aren’t new, but floating is experiencing a recent surge in popularity across the United States Isolation tanks have even made inroads in pop culture, referenced in the 1980s film “Altered States” and most recently in the Netflix series “Stranger Things” as a tool that enhances one character’s telekinetic power.

Some say the experience gives them a psychedelic or out of body experience, others use the pods for SEE SENSORY, P11

Steve Skalkowski peers into one of four sound- and light-proof isolation tanks at Astral Float Spa in Parker. “It’s always a great experience,” Skalkowski says, adding that he experiences something different every time he floats. `TOM SKELLEY

FLOATING AROUND THE METRO AREA Bobbie Jo Kuhl, owner of Into the Mystic Healing and Arts in Golden, explains why she added a float pod to the store’s services two years ago: “When people are calm and relaxed they treat others that way,” she says. “It’s an exchange that creates more happiness and peace.”

There are at least 14 float spas in Colorado, including these locations: • Astral Float Spa 19031 E. Plaza Drive Parker, CO 80134 • Healing Waters Mind and Body Float Studio 11654 N. Huron Street #110 Northglenn, CO 80234 • Into the Mystic Healing and Arts 720 14th Street Golden, CO 8040 • Lucid Dreams - Denver Flotation Center 1299 W. Littleton Blvd.

Littleton, CO 80120 • TANK’d Float Boutique 10325 Washington Street Thornton, CO 80229

Into the black: A firsthand account of floating in a void

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“The best way to increase your performance is to increase your concentration and relax your body,” Raymond says. “If you can limit the stress on your body and limit the stress on your mind, that translates to the field.”

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meditation or relaxation. But even people not looking to bend their minds like athletes and doctors have been using the tanks to improve their performance and visualize their goals.

Skalkowski says he hasn’t had any out of body experiences, but he’s seen the effects floating has on his clients.

One customer told him she stopped smoking after a single float. Others tell him of relief from anxiety and depression, an experience he shares.

One client came out bawling.

“He said he loved the experience, but he had something he needed to deal with,” Skalkowski says. “These tanks can dredge up memories.”

A whole body experience Fuyiu Yip, a Lone Tree acupuncturist and regular at Astral Float, says she first heard about floating as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but a client’s account of her own experience inspired her to take the salty plunge.

A fast convert, Yip says her monthly, two-hour sessions keep her life in balance.

“My life is so active, I’m a pretty ‘gogo-go’ person, it’s hard for me to pause sometimes,” Yip says. “This is a true pause.”

Yip likens the experience to the “yin-yang” concept in Chinese medicine. The yang symbolizes the “go-go-go” energy needed to achieve goals and be productive while the yin

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kalif Raymond, left, and defensive end Adam Gotsis, right, pose with Astral Float Spa owner Steve Skalkowski after their float sessions in November 2016. Raymond says he began floating this season to “completely relax his entire body” and that focusing his mind in the tank translates to better performance on the field.

COURTESY OF ASTRAL FLOAT SPA’S FACEBOOK PAGE represents the “blissful, nighttime” energy necessary for rejuvenation and maintaining peace of mind.

“People aren’t aware of how much we need that environment to keep balance,” she says. “We need to find ways to counteract the buzzes and the beeps and the cellphones… It’s a mind and whole body experience.”

Another frequent floater who says floating relaxes his “whole body” is Denver Broncos wide receiver Kalif Raymond.

“I come out feeling so fresh, so new, so relaxed,” Raymond says.

CURTAIN TIME Theatre Esprit Asia “Yohen” by Philip Kan Gotanda will be presented through Feb. 26

by Theatre Esprit Asia at Aurora’s ACAD Gallery Theatre, 1400 Dallas St. Anthony J. Garcia will direct this tribute to Black History Month, a picture of a mixed-race marriage. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets, $22-$26, teatheatre.org. `The Rain in Spain’ “Pygmalion” by George Bernard Shaw will be presented by Phamaly Theatre Company from Feb. 23 to March 12 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora.

Melody Duggan will direct, with Robert Michael Sanders as Henry Higgins. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets, Phamaly.org or the Aurora Fox box office, 303-739-1970.

Remembering Porter “Red, Hot and Cole,” conceived

by Randy Strawderman, written by James Bianchi. Muriel McAuley and Strawderman, plays through Feb. 19 at Cherry Creek Theatre’s new venue, at Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Piper Arpan is director/ choreographer. Performances 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Sundays

Feb. 12 and 19. Tickets, $35/$30, cherrycreektheater.org, 303-8006578.

From boxing to ballet “Billy Elliott,” the musical story of a young boy’s journey from boxing to ballet, will have its regional premiere Feb. 3 through March 19 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Bernie Cardell will direct with choreography by Gina Enslinger and Andrew Bates and musical direction by Blake Nawa’a. Kaden Hinkle, who played Ralphie in Town Hall’s December production, “A Christmas Story, The Musical,” will perform the Billy Elliott role. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$34, vintagetheatre.org, 303-856-7830.

Storytelling …

“Myth” by Denver playwright and author Charles Wefso, plays through Feb. 19 in the Studio Theatre at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora.

Jason searches for proof of Bigfoot in Yellowknife, Canada. Directed

by Charles Packard. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets,$26-$33, aurorafoxartscenter.org, 303-7391970.

The rookie receiver and kick returner says he was researching ways to improve his game, and floating fit the bill. His first float was after the fourth or fifth game of the season, and he quickly added a weekly 90-minute session to his training routine.

Raymond says the relaxation he finds in the tanks is a perfect neutralizer for the physical and mental toll of workouts and drills. He also usually sees green orbs drifting in front of him in the darkness, though he’s more focused on visualizing success on the gridiron.

“The tanks give you what you need” Sean Kearney believes his weekly 90-minute sessions help his professional performance, but in a different type of field.

A daily meditator and producer with an independent media firm in Castle Rock, Kearney began floating 10 years ago to “push [his] brain and thinking into a completely different place.”

After seeing the benefits floating firsthand, Kearney began recommending it to clients, whether they’re seeking a meditative experience, relaxation or improved performance in their work.

They may sometimes take a skeptical tone, Kearney says, but he thinks they, and society as a whole, will come around.

“I think it’s the same thing as exercising regularly. You didn’t see people out jogging or going to the gym, it wasn’t that acceptable when I was a kid,” he says. “I think this is in that same category.”

While float spa entrepreneurs undoubtedly share Kearney’s hope that the practice will become as commonplace as a workout, Skalkowski would like to point out that it isn’t as strenuous.

“You just float, it’s not a skill,” he says. “The tanks give you what you need.”

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February 2, 2017

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Ninja Intensity turns obstacles into a workout Gym modeled after TV show opened Dec. 1 in Castle Rock

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When 4:15 p.m. on Thursday rolls around at Ninja Intensity, things go from quiet to loud in a matter of minutes.

A steady stream of children flow through the door of the Castle Rock gym, their parents in tow, ready for their 4:30 p.m. Ninja Warrior and parkour classes.

The gym’s warehouse, with high ceilings and concrete walls, suddenly echoes with the sound of children playing and parents talking.

At the front desk is co-owner Brandi Lebsack. She greets children by name, excitedly yelling, “where’s my knuckles,” before the kids throw her a fist bump and run on their way.

When 5-year-old Nola Anderson walks in, with pigtail braids and large bows in her hair, Lebsack scoops Anderson up and gives her a big hug. Anderson is a “parkour princess” at the gym, Lebsack said.

She can handle any course, fearlessly.

Parkour, according to the World Freerunning Parkour Foundation, is in its most basic form the art of moving from point A to point B using different obstacles in your path.

At 4:30 p.m., coaches assemble the group for roll call, get the kids stretched and show them their stations for the day’s class. Soon after, children are sprinting, jumping, crawling and climbing over and under Ninja Intensity’s challenges.

The fitness center at 158 Caprice Court — owned by Lebsack, her Jesse Lucero, a coach at Ninja Intensity, tackles an obstacle course called “Thor’s husband Ryan and fellow coach John Hammer,” created by fellow coach John Maul.

Maul — is modeled after the television show “American Ninja Warrior.”

With an average class size of Athletes, both children and adults, 12, they had to double classes and don’t come to the gym for treadmills, overlap times. The weekends are ellipticals trainers or weight mareserved for birthday parties, for which they have bookings through chines. Instead, they’re hooked on March. completing obstacle courses dreamed up by coaches at the gym.

The gym has enlisted the help of six coaches, including “American There’s the warp wall, which reNinja Warrior” competitor sembles a skateboarding ramp. But rather than TO LEARN MORE Lorin Ball, who leads parkour classes. skate down, one runs Just like on the show, Ninja up and attempts to grab Visit www.ninja either an 8-foot-high or intensity.com or call Intensity staff teaches students they compete against 10-foot-high ledge.

720-515-4395. the course, and not each On the upper level are other. They’re expected to cheer each “chandeliers” — objects strung from the ceiling with chains. Athletes must other on, Brandi said, something parents tell her they appreciate. swing from one chandelier to the Anderson’s mother, Danielle, said next. her children love Ninja Intensity.

The challenges and courses, which Her 7-year-old son, Beckett, is also in are built by Ryan, change almost classes. weekly, coaches said. The staff likes their son’s love for the sport. Their “It teaches them determination,” to keep things fresh, and the commu11-year-old son Kaden is a parkour Danielle said, “and it’s great for fitnity seems to respond. athlete who’s competed at national ness.”

Students in their Thursday class Her kids love it so much they make competitions. They were previously are just some of the gym’s nearly driving him to classes in Longmont, their own obstacle courses at home, 100 clients. Brandi said they started which got tiresome, Brandi said. she said. getting calls weeks before the official Then, Kaden’s coach connected them Brandi and Ryan opened Ninja opening on Dec. 1. with Maul, who had a passion for Intensity with Maul because of “Word of mouth got out,” she said.

Calli Spradlin, a high school assistant at Ninja Intensity, tackles the gym’s obstacle course on Jan. 19.

Nola Anderson, 5, loves the Ninja Warrior and parkour classes at Ninja Intensity, her mother Danielle said. PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS

coaching.

By October, they were constructing the gym. By November, they were enrolling people in classes. Today, Brandi said, she’s just grateful for their success so far.

“The community,” she said, “has been so amazing for us.”

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Depot Art Gallery theme draws variety of entries “Fire and Ice” was a title thrown out to Littleton Fine Arts Guild members with few guidelines and it resulted in a variety of entries, juried by artist Carol Grape of Denver. The Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers, Littleton, invites the community to a reception from Sonya Ellingboe 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 3. Train aficionado Sam Howard, who maintains a collection in the Caboose, is Best of Show winner for his locomotive roaring through steam and fog, “In the Mood.” Illustrator Cheryl Adams’ whimsical colored pencil rendering “Sundae” took first place, while Rebekah Corah won second place for a large oil painting, “Enslaved by Fear,” and third place went to Sheila Marie for a painting of bright poppies. Honorable mentions: Peggy Dietz, Patty Dwyer and Forrest Plesko. Admission is free and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sundays. 303-795-0781.

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Wonderbound “A Dangerous Liaison” is the title for a new program by Wonderbound contemporary dance company, accompanied by the Baroque Chamber Or-

chestra on Feb. 18 and 19 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

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Genealogists gather Columbine Genealogical and History Society meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial, three times in February. Free. Guests are welcome. On Feb. 14 from 1-3 p.m. will be “Researching Land Records” with Russ Hamilton of Foothills Genealogical Society. On Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. will be “Family Tree Maker Software — Part I” with Deena Coutant (to be continued in March and April). On Feb. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. will be “Obituaries from the Denver Post,” with Claire Martin, former Post journalist. ColumbineGenealogy.com.

Bachelor thoughts Love, drama, back-stabbing and long-stemmed roses enter into the tale told by Sean Lowe, star of “The Bachelor” and author of a new book about his experiences, “For the Right Reasons: America’s Favorite Bachelor on Faith, Love, Marriage and Why Nice Guys Finish Last.” He will appear for Arapahoe Libraries at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center, 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial. By purchasing a $30 VIP ticket, one can join him at 6:30 for cocktails and a signed copy of his book. Register: arapahoelibraries.org/

sean-lowe, 303-LIBRARY, or stop by any branch.

Littleton Symphony “Colossal Classics and Surprising Concertos, The Sea” is the next concert by Littleton Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. littletonsymphony.org, 303-933-6824.

Valentine workshop South Suburban Artist Collective (SOSU) hosts an adult art-making event, accompanied by a glass of wine, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Water’s Edge Winery, 2101 East Arapahoe Road, Suite 101, Centennial. $22 includes your choice of a ceramic heart, all painting supplies, gift packaging material, wine and light appetizers. Call 303-669-4576 for information and registration, sosuartists.com.

Magic show Jeff McBride, magician/variety act will bring his family-friendly show to the Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock, at 7:30 Feb. 10, 11 and 3 p.m. Feb. 12. Tickets, $25-$30 per person. AmazingShows.com, 303-6606799.

Smith in Boulder Painter/columnist Craig Marshall Smith of Highlands Ranch, is

exhibiting a small group of paintings through Feb. 26 at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder.

He says they are “packed with meanings, obscure references (The Bowery Boys) and subliminal messages to all gay and lesbian flight attendants.” Go figure!

Documentary The Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, presents a screening of “100 Years: One Woman’s Fight for Justice” at 7 p.m. Feb. 10, followed by a panel discussion.

The film, 12 years in the making, tells of Elouise Cobell, a Blackfoot warrior from Montana, who launched a 30-year fight on behalf of 300,000 Native Americans, whose mineral-rich lands were mismanaged by the U.S. government. She filed a class-action lawsuit in 1996 and was posthumously awarded the American Medal of Freedom in Nov. 2016. Panel discussion follows. Tickets: $20, $10, 720-8987200, arvadacenter.org.

Kreck on Denver Dick Kreck, former Denver Post reporter, will talk about murders, scandals, infidelities, financial misdeeds and more from Denver’s past at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton. His recent book, “Rich People Behaving Badly,” will be available for sale and signing.

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CLUBS Ongoing Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required.

Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-541-2573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org.

Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Car-

son and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod. com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24hour advance reservations are appreciated.

card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 for information or find us online at http://www.meetup. com/Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth-PaperCrafting-Club/

Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock.

Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303-883-7881 or

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Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Corrine L. Fierkens, aka Corri Fierkens, aka Corrine Lynn Fierkens, aka Corri L. Fierkens, aka Corri Lynn Fierkens, aka Corri Fierkens, aka Cori Fierkens, aka Cori L. Fierkens, and Cori Lyn Fierkens, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 30071

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Corrine L. Fierkens, aka Corri Fierkens, aka Corrine Lynn Fierkens, aka Corri L. Fierkens, aka Corri Lynn Fierkens, aka Corri Fierkens, aka Cori Fierkens, aka Cori L. Fierkens, and Cori Lyn Fierkens, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 30071

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

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Bernadette L. Quist Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222 Legal Notice No: 23592 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Publisher: Elbert County News

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may be adjourned. Public hearings will be heard upon the application on file with the Elbert County Community and Development Services, Courthouse Annex, 221 Comanche Kiowa, Colorado, 621-3136, by Commnet Four Corners, LLC, for a Special Use Review pursuant to the current Elbert County Zoning Regulations.

The affected property is located approximately 21869 CO Rd 37 Elbert CO 80106 within Section 12, Township 10, Range 64W, 6th PM in the north east corner of the parcel approximately 740 feet from the intersection at County Rd 94 and County Road 37.

Special Use Review for Commnet Four Corners, LLC Communications Tower.

Project Name and Number: Commnet Four Corners SUR (SUR-16-0023) Legal Description of Property: NE ¼ Section 12, T10S, R64W, 6th PM. Date of Application: November 2016 Legal Notice No.: 23595 First Publication: February 2, 2017 Last Publication: February 2, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Reason: To permit the construction of a 199 ft communications tower.

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Legal Notice No: 23592 First Publication: January 26, 2017 Last Publication: February 9, 2017 Publisher: **The Elbert below Countystated News positions include YTD Salaries by position and do not include overtime, vacation payouts, etc.

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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 or email skycliffctr@ skycliff.org. Go to www.skycliff.org.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Bernadette L. Quist Personal Representative c/o Mark D. Masters 2696 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 350 Denver, Colorado 80222

Simla Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Simla Library. Share poetry, music, dance, comedy or painting (inter alios), or just come and watch.

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Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 7th, 2017, at 7:00(P.M.), or as soon as possible thereafter, a Planning Commission hearing will be conducted and on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017, at 9:00(A.M.), or as soon as possible thereafter, a Board of County Commissioners hearing will be conducted. Hearings will be conducted in the Hearing Room of the Elbert County Commissioners at Kiowa, Colorado, or at such other time and place as these hearings

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Douglas County, Colorado on or before May 26, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Carol at 303-646-3425 for information.

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Sky Cliff Center Stroke Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month at Christlife Community Church, 5451 E. Highway 86, Franktown (lunch provided). 10-11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sky Cliff Center at 303-814-2863.

Teen Tuesday: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Play card and video games. Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org.

Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com.

VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www. vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.

VFW Post 4266, serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Go to www.vfwpost4266. org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

February 2, 2017F Waste Not Wednesdays: 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays, at Simla Library. Kids craft and learn with repurposed stuff. Call 719-541-2573 or go to pplibraries.org.

What’s up Wednesdays: 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; 3:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at the Kiowa Library. Free STEAM activities for kids and parents. Call 303-648-3533 (Elbert) or 303-621-2111 (Kiowa) or go to pplibraries.org.

Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce and is presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www. divorceworkshopdenver.com. Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources. Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps.

Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com.

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Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www. affordablecollegesonline.org/womensguide-paying-for-college/.

Camping Singles is a group of 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. We welcome all single adults.

Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-810-8504. Go to www. castlerockbridge.com.

Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573.

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

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

Elbert Game Night: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Board and card games for all ages. Call 303-648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org.

Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the regular business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.

Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. Hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.

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