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Legacy Academy student prepares to ‘bee’ terrific Speller will take part in statewide competition

BY JULIE A. TAYLOR SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Taryn Crookshanks looks ready to tackle anything. Her favorite accessory, a black headband with a Nike swoosh, shows her dedication to athletics, and her recent spelling bee win shows she has the brains to match.

The Legacy Academy seventhgrader just won the district spelling bee, and now looks forward to competing at the state level. She promises that this for this round, she’ll even put in serious study hours.

Spelling for Crookshanks comes easily, and outside of the 30-minute weekly spelling bee practice at school, she spent little time reviewing the 160 words that contestants are given in advance.

The night before the competition, she got together with a friend, and the two quizzed each other.

Her most difficult word, which she spelled on a lark, was “interstices,” meaning small intervening spaces. After the kids spell all 160 of the words given in advance, which range from difficult to preposterous, the judges revert to everyday words.

“The word I won with was easy,” Crookshanks said with a laugh. “Slipper.”

This was Crookshanks’ third year competing. Her first time, she finished in the fifth round, and last year she won. Competing at the district level doesn’t faze her, but the state level does.

“It’s kind of scary,” she said.

“Last year was fun, but there’s 2,000 kids there.”

And unlike her, a lot of those kids have full- or part-time spelling coaches to help them prepare.

Multiple issues loom large in race for governor Some pundits believe referendum on Trump could weigh heavy

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Taryn Crookshanks, a seventh-grader at Legacy Academy, just won the district spelling bee and will move on to represent her school and district at the state level.

COURTESY PHOTO Studying for the state level is also more difficult because the kids are not given a comprehensive list, and instead have to page through the entire dictionary.

Kristen Crookshanks, Taryn’s mom, has led Legacy’s spelling bee practices for the past eight years.

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Affordable housing. Crowded highways.

Crumbling roads. More money for schools. A safe retirement for public employees. The fate of young immigrants.

The issues stretch across rural and urban lines, promising to focus the 2018 governor’s race on what matters most to local residents.

But in the eyes of Eric Sondermann, a Colorado commentator who made a name for himself analyzing public opinion, another key element also will affect the outcome: President Donald Trump.

Some experts say his hard-line stances on legal immigration and undocumented immigrants who arrived as children — and even his character and behavior — could wind up handing Republicans a handicap and force them to decide how far to the fringe they’ll go.

GOP leaders from metro-area counties, however, see things differently. Some say Trump won’t be a factor and that Coloradans will be focused on local issues. Others maintain he could benefit Republicans’ efforts to get elected.

Just how much any issue — local or national — will color the contest remains to be seen.

Here’s what political experts and party officials around Colorado have to say about the governor’s race that voters will decide in November.

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Where budget meets the road “You ever try to get on I-25 on Friday at rush hour?” asked Joe Webb, Jefferson County Republican Party chair.

“When it takes people an hour and a half to get from Lakewood to Westminster, they’re gonna want everything fixed.”

That concern, along with spending on education and Colorado’s publicpension program, PERA, will be top state-specific issues in the race, according to party chairs, a state Democratic Party official and political pundits.

“Fix the roads without any increase in taxes, and I think that’s very, very doable,” Webb said. State lawmakers have recently pointed to hundreds of millions of dollars in previously unanticipated state revenues that could be divvied up different ways.

In a state with a booming population, Eric Walker, spokesman for the Colorado Democratic Party, said his party’s candidates would support an “ambitious infrastructure plan” — Democratic state lawmakers have supported a bill based partly on a sales-and-use-tax increase of less than 1 percent to raise money for transportation spending — and expand affordable-housing tax credits to mitigate rising costs.

On another hand, fracking, energy development and environmental issues have more traction here than in other states, said Sondermann, a political analyst who founded the Denver communications agency SE2, which does marketing related to public policy and opinion.

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, D-Boulder, “will clearly be pinned as an environmental extremist with an energy policy that will hurt Colorado,” said Tom Peterson, Elbert County Republican Party chair.

The Public Employment Retirement Association, known as PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of government and public entities in Colorado, is more than $30 billion underfunded, and Republicans and Democrats are likely to fight over how to address the problem.

“PERA and making it stable is number 2” in issues that will affect the race, Webb said. Republicans would likely support moving to a defined-

February 22, 2018F contribution plan, Webb said — like a 401(k), in which the employee chooses to fund the plan, which takes the risk off the employer, which in this case is the state government. Democrats in the state Legislature have indicated they want to keep the defined-benefits plan — in which the employer guarantees a specific retirement amount and bears the risk of promising the investment will be available.

But “current retirees have to be protected,” Webb said of a potential shift to a defined-contribution framework.

“We have to gradually find a way to modernize the system.”

Lori Goldstein, Adams County Democratic Party chair, said the issue of public-education funding will also affect the race.

“I think voters have been demanding for a long time (that) we need schools to keep pace,” said Walker, noting that Colorado ranks toward the bottom of states nationwide for per-pupil education spending.

The Trump factor Drawn-out fights in Washington over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, building Trump’s proposed Mexican-border wall and his push to cut legal immigration could play a role in Colorado as the race unfolds.

“I think we’re in a different age — politics has been turned on its head.

Twenty years ago, the old adage was, ‘All politics is local.’ All politics is national (now),” Sondermann said.

Trump “and all the emotions he arouses, whether it’s support on one side or resistance on the other,” can influence local fights.

With the state’s increasing Latino population, hard-line positions on illegal immigration in the spirit of Tom Tancredo and a push for what his supporters might call amnesty may make for a clash in Colorado.

Even with Tancredo’s recent exit from the race for the GOP nomination for governor, “his supporters still have influence,” and on the Democratic side, to some extent, “it’s an outrage contest — who can be the most outraged,” Sondermann said. “But I do think Democrats (are) energized these days, so animated, so ginned up by Trump being in the White House.”

The question is how far the GOP nominee will have to move toward positions like Trump’s or Tan-

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credo’s to court voters, according to Sondermann.

Criticisms of Trump will cast a shadow on candidates here to some extent, said John Straayer, a professor of political science at Colorado State University.

“How much, I don’t know, but it will, and should be, a concern for all Republican candidates,” Straayer said.

“No doubt Democrats will seek to tie the Rs to (Trump) on matters including character and behavior, the environment, pot and surely more issues.”

Some county party chairs see it differently, though.

Trump and national politics won’t be a factor, said Anil Mathai, Adams County GOP chair.

“Colorado residents are focused on local issues,” Mathai said.

Mathai said immigration debates won’t affect the race here either.

“We have many people here legally of Mexican descent and/or from Spanish-speaking countries, and they believe in the rule of law,” Mathai said.

Immigration issues will have an impact on the election but may not change the results, Peterson said.

“It will be interesting to see the response to the president’s four-pillar position that was presented in the State of the Union address,” Peterson said, referencing Trump’s proposal for a path to citizenship for about 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants; $25 billion toward border security, including the border wall; ending the visa lottery; and limiting family-based immigration.

“If Congress can pass comprehensive immigration reform this year, this issue may be less of a factor in Colorado come November.”

Wild cards Independents may be able to shake things up this November because of two ballot measures voters passed in 2016 allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in the primary process, which is how parties whittle down the candidates to select one Republican and one Democratic nominee to compete in the general election.

“Propositions 107 and 108 will make it more easy for independents to participate — that is the great unknown, how independents are gonna vote,” Sondermann said. Colorado is “in a test tube right now. This is the first election under the 107 and 108 rules, so

Parties look for front-runners to emerge in crowded field Some big names who left the race would have been among the favorites for governor

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there’s lots of speculation and conjecture and no knowledge.”

If someone like state Attorney General Cynthia Coffman can organize a strong campaign, Sondermann said, as a more moderate Republican and a woman, she could appeal to independents.

“More centrist Democrats like (Noel) Ginsberg and (Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne) are banking on independents more than Cary Kennedy or Polis is,” he added.

Personality may play a big role, too, Sondermann added, because governors tend to be more frequent faces in voters’ lives than, say, senators, who garner more party-line votes.

“A lot of this election ... is gonna be more dictated by emotion than it is by position papers,” Sondermann said. “Historically, Colorado has really favored governors that voters not only respect, but that they actually like.”

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RACE FROM PAGE 2

100 percent renewable energy use by 2040 — has emerged as a favorite according to some pundits and polling.

Polis and former state Sen. Mike Johnston, D-Denver, are leading the Democrats’ in campaign donations with about $1.5 million each. On the Republican side, state Treasurer Walker Stapleton held the top fundraising spot with about $1 million.

But in a packed field, the path to the nomination isn’t plowed clear.

Joe Webb, Jefferson County Republican Party chair, said after Tancredo’s exit, Stapleton, a second-cousin of former President George W. Bush, appears to have the top spot on the GOP side.

“Followed by Victor Mitchell and maybe (state Attorney General) Cynthia Coffman,” Webb said.

In Webb’s analysis, Stapleton, Coffman, former state Rep. Mitchell, who is a businessman from Castle Rock, and Doug Robinson — Mitt Romney’s nephew — would have petitioned to be candidates on the ballot rather than try to beat Tancredo for the traditional party assembly vote, the state counterpart to the national party conventions that select presidential nominees.

“Everyone expected him to overwhelmingly win the assembly,” Webb said. “The fact that (he dropped out) means the assembly is up for grabs in a big, big way.

“Somebody’s gonna have to fill the void that Tancredo supporters had.”

Tancredo set up a potential split in

fair degree of sweat,” he added. the party, according to Webb.

“Coffman seems to be well posiThat Tancredo was willing to get out tioned,” but she hasn’t surrounded of the race when he was a front-runner herself with a top-notch campaign team, was a “selfless act” to ensure the nomiSondermann said. “So no one can quite nee wouldn’t repel some Republican figure out Coffman’s campaign at this voters in the general election, Webb time.” said, but he also knows 50 or 60 people Mitchell has the ability to self-fund who left the GOP and came back to his campaign, like Polis the party because could, making him a Tancredo was the contender, Sondermann nominee. said. Robinson is a “very For Democrats, credible businessman, but U.S. Rep. Ed Perlhe may be too moderate in mutter of Arvada a very conservative party,” would have been a he added. top contender before The GOP around the he dropped out of nation is currently a the race, said Eric Sondermann, a ColoJohn Straayer staunchly anti-establishment, President Donald rado political analyst professor of political Trump-driven group, who founded the Denver communicascience at Colorado Sondermann said.

“I think Democratic tions agency SE2, State University turnout in these primaries which does marketis going to be significantly ing related to public higher than GOP turnpolicy and opinion. out,” Sondermann said.

George Brauchler, Six of the last 10 govthe 18th Judicial ernors, dating back to 1951, have been District Attorney in counties south Democrats. The state’s next governor of Denver, could have been a top GOP will replace Democrat John Hickenloopname, Sondermann said, but he pulled er, who has reached his two-term limit. out too, opting to run for state attorney In 2016, Colorado voted for Democratic general. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton “I’ve never seen a race quite so fluid, over Trump by about five points, even in which top-tier candidates literally as Trump won the country, Sonderman drop like flies,” Sondermann said. noted. He hasn’t seen anything that Polis is expected to be a finalist, but suggests it’s more favorable to Trump former Colorado state Treasurer Cary or those aligned with him than it was in Kennedy could put up a fight, as well 2016. as Johnston, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne and “Colorado has been becoming a lightmanufacturing businessman Noel Ginsburg, Sondermann said. On the Republi- blue state,” Sondermann said, “but 2018 can side, Stapleton won’t win “without a could potentially be a deep-blue year.”

“I’ve never seen a race quite so fluid,”

WHAT THEY’VE RAISED SO FAR The following are the gubernatorial candidates who have received the largest amount of campaign donations, according to figures available through the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office as of Feb. 13: • Jared Polis, Boulder, Democrat: $1.5 million • Mike Johnston, Denver, Democrat: $1.5 million • Walker Stapleton, Denver, Republican: $1 million • Cary Kennedy, Denver, Democrat: $839,835 • Noel Ginsburg, Denver, Democrat: $686,521 • Donna Lynne, Denver, Democrat $673,741 • Doug Robinson, Centennial, Republican: $360,763 • Cynthia Coffman, Denver, Republican: $99,969 • Victor Mitchell, Castle Rock, Republican: *$30,589 • Lew Gaiter, Larimer County, Republican: $10,707 • Greg Lopez, Elizabeth, Republican: $9,748 • Stephen Barlock, Denver, Republican: $5,836 *Mitchell is largely financing his own campaign and has $2.2 million on hand.

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Colleges, technical schools to attend fair at high school STAFF REPORT

Representatives from two- and fouryear colleges and universities and technical schools in Colorado and surrounding states will be on hand at the Elizabeth High School college fair, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3 in the school’s gymnasium.

In addition to talking with school representatives, information sessions on relevant topics for students making postsecondary plans will be presented.

The sessions include: • Tips for preparing for the SAT, and resources offered by the College Board to support the college admission process, presented by Sarah Orlowski, Colorado senior director of the College Board.

• College entry essays can be critical components of college applications. Learn some tips from Brad Kloha, from the University of Colorado at Boulder, is an essay expert.

• Parents survival guide: Parents are critical to the decision-making process in choosing a college. Cameron Simmons, from the University of

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• Western Undergraduate Exchange: Want to attend a school out-of-state? WUE schools are great choices as they provide reasonable rates for non-resident students. Margo Colalancia, director of the Student Exchange of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, is the presenter.

The Elizabeth High School concessions stand will be open with student volunteers from the student council.

In addition, the art club will host an art fair with student work for sale.

Sponsors of the fair are the Elizabeth Education Foundation, Safeway, Walmart, Means Agency/Farmers Insurance, Farm Bureau Insurance, McDonald’s of Parker and Elizabeth Convenience (Shell Gas).

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Elizabeth Fire performs old traditions to introduce new engines STAFF REPORT

Elizabeth firefighters recently performed an old tradition to celebrate placing the department’s new fire engines in service.

Called a push in, the tradition started from the time of horse-drawn equipment, which could not be easily backed into the building by the horses. Firefighters from the area would come together to help push the steam engines in the fire station.

Following with the tradition, personnel from South Metro Fire, Castle Rock Fire, Kiowa Fire, Rattlesnake Fire, Franktown Fire, Elizabeth Police, Elbert County Public Works, and elected officials from the Elizabeth Fire Protection District and the Town of Elizabeth assisted with the tradition. During the ceremony, Pastor Dave Danforth gave a blessing.

The engines were designed by an apparatus committee made up of full-time, part-time, and volunteer firefighters.

They researched manufacturers and decided on Pierce for the build mainly because of the accelerated schedule and competitive costs.

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Elizabeth firefighters were joined by personnel from other area fire departments and some elected officials at a Push In, a tradition that brings firefighters together to celebrate placing new fire engines in service.

COURTESY PHOTO technology such as airbags, seatbelt alarms and mounting points to secure equipment to keep firefighters safe while driving. Also included are an upgraded lighting package for scenes and quieter cab design to allow for clear communica-

tion of information and, most importantly, more efficient response.

“These engines are possible because of our community support,” Chief T.J. Steck said in a news release. “Last year, our taxpayers allowed us to

keep our two mils for capital improvements, which was slated to sunset. It was an overwhelming 66 percent in support of our fire department.

We need to keep providing the quality service that our community has grown accustomed

to while keeping our firefighters as safe as possible.”

The fire engines are in service at the fire station in the Town of Elizabeth and on Singing Hills Road. Community members are always welcome to stop by.

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February 22, 2018

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Oil, gas pipeline rules get final OK in response to tragedy Are you a veteran?

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Home explosion that killed two led state to stiffen safety requirements

BY DAN ELLIOTT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colorado regulators approved new rules for thousands of oil and gas pipelines Feb. 13, 10 months after investigators blamed a leaking pipeline for a fatal gas explosion.

The regulations set requirements for installing, testing and shutting down flow lines, which carry oil and gas from wells to nearby equipment.

They also require energy companies to report the locations of many pipelines to regulators.

“These are the most comprehensive rules addressing flow lines in the country,” said Howard Boigon, a member of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which approved the rules on a unanimous vote.

The rules are intended to prevent a repeat of the April 17 explosion that killed two people, injured a third and destroyed a house in the town of Firestone, about 30 miles north of Denver.

Investigators said the explosion was caused by odorless, unrefined natural gas from a severed flow line.

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The line was believed to be abandoned but was still connected to an operating well with the valve turned to the open N position, investigators said.

The flow line was severed about 10 feet from the house, and gas seeped into C the home’s basement, investigators said.

The well and pipeline were in place several years before the house was built. A Colorado has nearly 129,000 flow lines within about 1,000 feet of occupied buildings, according to energy company reports submitted to the state last year. N The proximity of oil and gas wells to homes and schools is a contentious R issue in Colorado, especially in the fastgrowing Front Range urban corridor, C which overlaps with an oil and gas field.

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The proposal also requires energy companies to provide information on the location of flow lines to the Call C 811 program, which marks the site of underground utilities at a property A owner’s request. That’s meant to help homeowners and construction companies avoid inadvertently severN ing a line.

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February 22, 2018

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VOICES Knock off the buffering against winter suffering

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ing room. I want Dr. Zhivago to make his is the winter of my discona house call. tented discontent.

You call this winter? Why I oughta.

You call this winter? How am I know I could go find it. Get in the I going to appreciate spring if car and throttle along on I-70 winter is spring?

QUIET west for a couple of hours. No I need a few sunless days, DESPERATION thanks. I want winter on my and to be closed in by snowdoorstep. banks. I want the feeling of One blessed winter we had weather oppression to bura blizzard. I got out something nish my soul. My soul is not called a snow blower. I was getting burnished. clearing the driveway when I When I lived in Michigan, heard a beautiful sound. we had four months of winI ran over a frozen newspater, four months of spring, per. four months of summer, and It was chewed and spat. four months of autumn.

A melody.

One reason I love it here is Craig Marshall I see men and women and the unpredictability. Winter Smith teenagers in stores in shorts comingles with spring, and and T-shirts. I saw a shirtless sometimes winter comingles jogger. with summer.

I want to be snowed in with nothing However, now and then, I want winleft in the cupboard except saltines ter to comingle with winter. I want to and bouillon cubes. suffer a little, to slide around on the I want Punxsutawney Phil over for roads, and fall down on the driveway. lunch.

I want to see my breath. In the liv-

I want to live like the pioneers, at least for a week or two.

Winter is being too polite. Winter is being discreet.

This morning winter even apologized to me: “I’m 10 degrees above. I know you want 10 below. I’m trying.”

How can I have cabin fever if I don’t have cabin fever?

I’ve looked at old columns, written when winters were winters, and they have a deeper substance. How can I write from a deeper place when it’s a day at the beach?

My sister lives in Michigan. She has been complaining about winter since November.

I said, “Send me some of that and I will send you some of this.”

Do me a small favor. I don’t want to hear, “Be careful what you wish for,” for two reasons.

First of all, it’s as tiresome as “We need the moisture,” and “Hearty man eat a toad.”

Secondly, I don’t want to be careful.

I want exactly what I am wishing for, the school closures, and the snowballs to my head.

Mittens and galoshes and scarves and turtlenecks on top of turtlenecks.

We built snow forts in Michigan.

Each team would have an hour to build a fort, and stockpile snowballs.

It was divine.

One year, I made a snowman that looked exactly like Annette Funicello.

Mama mia.

One year, the power went out and we had to huddle together to stay warm. And to stay alive.

This? This is all wrong.

How can I say I miss nice weather if it never goes away?

Writers summon something almost inexplicable from their inner being during periods of hardship.

It’s hard when there’s no hardship.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

There are powerful traits that make difference makers different

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hat is it about those people who make a difference in our lives?

Sometimes it is just the littlest thing that WINNING they have done or shown us, and other WORDS times it is something so profound that it has an incredible impact on how we choose to live life.

Thinking about the difference makers I have known personally and some of the difference makers Michael Norton I have observed or heard about through others, I have come up with a few thoughts as to what makes up a difference maker.

The first observation is that the difference maker is normally someone who is a giver.

When others talk about them and say something like, “You’re a giver,” they actually mean it. They are the

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people who don’t “Give until it hurts,” they give from the heart and give until they can’t give any more. And they give freely of themselves and their time. They give or donate generously with their money if they can too.

They are simply givers. These are the people who truly would rather give than receive.

The next thing that is obvious about a difference maker is that they put others first. They live life with an attitude and spirit of servanthood.

They serve at home, in the workplace, where they worship, or in the community.

These difference makers give community service a whole new meaning and definition. When asked to help, they are the first to step forward or raise their hand to volunteer. When family members or friends need anything, these people are always the first name on the list.

And I think one of the strongest, if not the strongest, character trait of a difference maker is that they operate out of a basis of love. These difference

makers look for the good and expect the best.

Their abundance mentality when it comes to love is over the top. The word “hate” never enters their mind, and it never slips from their lips.

Kindness and happiness flow out of them even under stressful situations, especially when they are making a difference in a sad or even tragic situation.

One more characteristic of a difference maker is that they are intentional. They are intentional about everything they do, everything they want to be, and regarding everything that they have acquired or accomplished. There are no accidents, and “coincidence” is not a word that they believe in.

They help others in crisis because their radar is always up, and they are intentional about being where they can do the most good. These difference makers are purpose-driven and passionate about whatever they endeavor to do in life.

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lutely certain that each and every one of us can find at least one person in our life who has delivered for us and made a difference in our lives when we needed it the most.

Whether they were a little difference maker or a big difference maker, someone has come through for us as a giver, a servant, a source of love, or by being intentional.

So how about you?

Do you recognize the difference makers in your own life? Have you been a difference maker in the lives of others?

I would love to hear your difference maker story and maybe even some of your own thoughts as to what makes a good difference maker at gotonorton@ gmail.com.

And when we can be the difference and a difference maker, it really will be a better than good week.

Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the president of the Zig Ziglar Corporate Training Solutions Team, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.

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THINGS TO DO Outback Express: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments; 24-hour notice appreciated.

Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800825-0208 for reservations. Go to http:// outbackexpress.tripod.com. Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 22, Simla and Matheson to Limon.

Buddhism: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at the Castle Rock Senior Center, 2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock. Join Active Minds for an examination of the origins, teachings, beliefs and practices of Buddhism. Call 303688-9498 to RSVP. Grow Your Nonprofit: 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet.

Get familiar with library resources for finding funding, marketing opportunities and more for nonprofits. For adults. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry: 4-6:30 p.m. Fridays in Lent (no service on Good Friday) at Ave Maria Catholic Church, 9056 E. Parker Road, Parker. Dates are Feb. 23, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23. Fried fish, baked fish or nuggets served with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese and dinner rolls. Iced tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Takeout and drive-through also available. Cost is $29 for a family; individual process are $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 5-12, and free for ages 4 and younger. Homemade desserts also sold.

Pastel Class: noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at Hobby Lobby, 10901 S. Parker Road, Parker. For grades 8-12. Led by Parker Artist Guild member Judy Pendleton. Registration required. Go to www.parkerartistsguld.com/ classes/youth.

Schoolhouse Grand Reopening: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 24 at The Schoolhouse, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker. See the newly remodeled space and enjoy crafts, music, cake, tours and more. Free.

STEM Conference for Girls: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the University of Colorado, Boulder Engineering Center. For girls in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Expanding Your Horizons attendees will learn about careers involving engineering, math, science and technology through a day of hands-on workshops. An adult program running at

the same time focuses on strategies for supporting girls’ academic success and paying for college. Register at www.expandingyourhorizons.org/conferences/Boulder.

Christopher Cross: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Go to http://parkerarts.org/2019/ Shows-Events Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m.

Feb. 26 (Finding the Family I Never Knew: A Story of Separation, Adoption and Reunion) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Purely Paleo: Science Behind the Paleo Diet: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Explore the pure science behind the paleo diet and discover why what’s old is new again, and just so happens to empower health along the way. Call 303-805-6800 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.edu.

Elizabeth High School College Fair: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3 in the gymnasium at Elizabeth High School, 34500 County Road 13, Elizabeth. Many colleges will be represented, and a number of sessions will be presented on relevant topics for students making postsecondary plans. Contact Leanne Cook at lcook@esdk12.org.

10 (Color Field Painting with Jo Ann Nelson and Judy Pendleton) at Hobby Lobby, Colo. 83 and Mainstreet in Parker.

For ages 9-14. Registration required; go to www.parkerartistguild.com/classes/ youth.

Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Clinic is for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veterans’ issues, and civil protection orders. Walk-ins welcome; everyone helped on first-come, first-served basis. Additional 2018 dates are April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11.

The Power of Story: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Nanette Fimian Randall, of Memoirs by Design, presents pro-

gram with topics including becoming a storyteller; sharing memories and making them last; remembering our special storytellers; and learning that life has something to teach us still. Go to parkerarts.org.

Fermentation: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Hear Dr. Andrew Hawkins, a Ph.D. trained microbiologist, teach you about all the good stuff fermentation can do as well as how microbes help us live a happier, healthier, and fuller life. Go to parkerarts.org.

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 he Elizabeth Library.

All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library.

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Genetic Counseling: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Melissa Gilstrap, genetic services coordinator at Parker Adventist Hospital, will talk about the importance of family health history, how to document that history and how to use the information for health care and genetic testing.

She also will discuss genetic counseling and genetic tests. Call 303-805-6800 or email PACEedu@parkeronline.edu. Part of the Parker Arts Adult Lecture Series.

Kids Consignment Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Expecting moms and moms with babies younger than 6 months are invited to the new moms presale beginning at 9 a.m. Go to www.mothersofmultiples.com for free admissions pass and other details.

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‘Brave the Shave’ will help St. Baldrick’s Foundation Elizabeth High School event will raise money for childhood cancer research

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Each head shaved during the March 1 “Brave the Shave” event at Elizabeth High School will raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds more childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the federal government.

The event will start at 3:30 p.m. in the high school cafetorium. Three volunteer cosmetologists will be there, razors in hand, to shave the heads of the volunteers.

Dani Varela, who spearheaded the effort that created the event, said this is the second year “Brave the Shave” will be held at Elizabeth High School.

“After my granddaughter Cheyenne was diagnosed with cancer three years ago we wanted to do something to

Volunteer cosmetologists shave the heads of volunteers during last year’s St. Baldrick’s “Brave the Shave” event at Elizabeth High School.

COURTESY PHOTO help all children with cancer,” she said. “When we learned about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and what they do, we decided to try to raise funds for them.”

Last year 35 volunteers had their heads shaved, which raised $6,900 for the St. Baldrick Foundation. Those who had their heads shaved included a number of EHS

students as well as members of the Elizabeth community.

Varela said one volunteer raised $500 for the charity.

“We already have about 10 volunteers signed up to have their head shaved on March 1, including some who had their heads shaved last year,” Varela said. “Our goal is to have even more people sign up as volunteers so we can reach

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EHS junior Preston Klinger signed up for “Brave the Shave” again.

“I had my head shaved here at the high school last year and this will make the 13th year I have had my head shaved at a St. Baldrick event,” he said. “My dad and I have our head shaved for this charity every year. Before

they held the event here at the school we joined the head shaving held by the Douglas County Sheriff ’s Department.

We do it because we want to do all we can to help find a cure for kids suffering from cancer.”

He said he also has his head shaved to show his support for children who lose their hair while undergoing chemotherapy.

“Some people wonder why my hair is like it is, but I don’t care what people think about how I look,” he said. “After my head is shaved it does feel funny for a while. My scalp is sort of like Velcro and sticks to the pillow at night.”

He said he is so used to having his head shaved that the hair that has grown out feels a little funny to him.

“I am ready to have my head shaved again on March 1,” he said. “I have raised $100 to donate to the event and I am working to reach my goal of $500.”

To sign up as to be part of the EHS “Brave the Shave” event or to contribute to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, go on line to www.StBaldricks. org or call Varela at 303-6461770.

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“We play silly games or have a mock bee, anything that will familiarize the students with the list,” Kristen said. “We normally have 10 to 12 kids participate.”

Kristen also gets the younger Legacy children involved in classroom spelling bees to get them excited for the district bees in their futures.

“I am a spelling bee nerd so my heart soars when our kids have spelling success, but ask any former spelling bee contestant about the word she or he missed 30 plus years ago, and we can each tell you,” Kristen said.

“Mine was ‘lobotomy’ in seventh grade in the Nevada state bee.”

Regardless of how far Taryn Crookshanks advances, her future remains bright. Despite a knee injury that kept her from cross-country this season, she does gymnastics, keeps stats for the girls’ basketball team, and above all, she plays soccer: So far, her efforts to convince her parents to let her join a traveling team have failed, but she said she is still working on them.

Outside of sports and spelling, Taryn loves her social studies class, which is gearing up for a simulated civilization with other schools. Last year Taryn was Israel’s president,

The Colorado State Spelling Bee will be held March 10 in the University of Denver’s Sturm Hall. More than 270 district spelling bee champions come together for written and vocabulary tests, and about 30 children move to the verbal round. The winner will later represent Colorado in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. and she aims to be captain of the guard this year because “I think it would be fun to arrest people.”

But truthfully, she had 15 minutes of peacekeeping in her presidency, and wants to encourage more of that.

In her actual future, she plans to go to medical school, and considers becoming a pediatrician.

“Taryn is such an amazing young lady with a mature heart to go with everything she does,” said Dave Danforth, Legacy Academy’s dean of students and safety and security administrator. “Taryn is always thinking about everyone else and trying to encourage others before taking care of herself.”

Danforth recalled how Taryn came out to his mother’s funeral service, even though the two had never met.

He became misty as he talked about her show of support.

“She is a great kid,” Kristen said.

“We are super proud of her and excited for her to get another shot at state.”

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Calling all

Annual festival celebrates creations of women and girls

BY CLARKE READER CREADER@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The Athena Project has an inspiring effect on the people and artists who get involved with the annual festival.

Just ask Dominique Flores, the events coordinator with Athena.

“I started as an actress, but now in this role, I help to feed and help the artists with whatever they need,” she said. “I’m now also a mentor in IF YOU GO our Girls Create Program, where WHAT: Athena I get to work Project festival with the next WHEN: March 3 - 31 generation of COST: Free to $50 women creINFORMATION: ators.” www.Athena SuCh, a DenProjectArts.org ver-based soul singer, who first performed as part of the festival in 2014, has also taken on new challenges since then.

“This year, I’m going to be a part of Cross Pollinations, where I’ll be paired with another artist I’ve never met before, and we’ll have 12 hours to present a new work of art,” she said. “You can’t really plan for it, and that’s really exciting.”

Since its creation in 2012, the Athena Project has not only focused on celebrating and making spaces for artistic women in the metro area, but it also has encouraged these performers to grow and tackle new challenges, styles and mediums.

“The original goal was to celebrate women artists, especially because women are so underrepresented in the arts world,” said Angela Astle, Athena Project’s founder and executive producer. “A lot of people don’t think it’s that way, because they see women performers a lot. But behind the scenes, it’s not that way. So we wanted to create a space where women can share their stories.”

This year’s festival runs from March 3-31 and features the artistic talents of women and girls in theatre, dance and music. Events include a weekend of music at Swallow Hill, the music production and concert venue organization; world dance, the Girls Create Celebration, Plays In Progress Series, panel discussions and workshops.

“This year, we wanted our programming to be more rounded out, and to offer more for audiences,” Astle said. “Our goal with each

This year’s Athena Project festival is more diverse and well-rounded than ever before. There will be dance, live music, and several theatrical events, all celebrating and created by women and young girls.

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ATHENA PROJECT SCHEDULE Girls Create Summer Camp Showcase Date: Saturday, March 3, at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Location: Community College of Denver Black Box inside The King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver Tickets: Free but reservations required Weekend of Music including Cross Pollinations Dates: Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m. — Open mic in the Quinlan Cafe Friday, March 9, at 8 p.m. — Cross Pollinations in the Tufts Theater Saturday, March 10, at 8 p.m. — Concert with Megan Burtt and special guest Nina de Freitas in the Tufts Theater Location: Quinlan Cafe and Tufts Theater at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver Tickets: Open Mic is free. Cross Pollinations and concert are $14 for Swallow Hill members, $16 in advance or $18 at the door.

Evening of World Dance Date: Saturday, March 17, at 8 p.m.

Location: CU Eugenia Rawls-Courtyard Theatre inside The King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver Tickets: $20 for adults, $18 for students/ seniors/military discount

Master Dance Classes and Panel Discussion Samba, modern and contact Improvisations classes followed by a panel discussion Date: Sunday, March 18, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Location: CU Eugenia Rawls-Courtyard Theatre inside The King Center, 855 Lawrence Way, Denver 2018 Plays In Progress Series Dates: Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, at 2 p.m. is “The Buddha’s Wife” by Mary Poindexter McLaughlin Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. is “Mama’s Eggnog” by Angela Stern Saturday, March 24, at 7 p.m. and Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. is “The Golden Hour”

by Elizabeth Nelson Saturday, March 24, at 5 p.m. panel discussion Saturday, March 31, at 5 p.m. panel with playwrights and Dramatists Guild members Location: The Black Box Theatre at Johnson-McFarlane Hall at University of Denver, 1903 E. Iliff Ave., Denver Tickets: Individual and package tickets

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Tickets: Free but reservations encouraged Tickets and donations for all events can be made at www.AthenaProjectArts.org.

discipline is to fill a niche and expand what we can do in the discipline.”

The Cross Pollinations program is new this year. As SuCh explained, it will feature a musician paired with a playwright, dancer, visual artist or spoken word artist, and at the end of 12 hours each pair will present a live original work of art around the theme of Fierce Women Thriving.

Other highlights from the month include an open mic night for female singers and songwriters, a concert headlined by Megan Burtt, who was named the 2015 Best Singer/ Songwriter by the Westword Music Awards and has toured nationally and abroad with acts like Gregory

Alan Isakov, Mark Cohen, and Lissie, and emerging artist Nina de Freitas, a Brazilian-born musician and daughter of Academy Award nominee Carlinhos Brown.

And all ages get in on the creativity, with a showcase of plays created by middle school girls during the project’s Girls Create summer camp.

This gives these students a chance to see their work as a live performance with actors on stage and a director. On the same day, the girls who participated in the fashion design and visual arts camps will have their creations highlighted in a runway style fashion show and gallery show.

“It’s so amazing to see what these

young girls are able to come up with, and the stories they’re able to tell,” said Flores, who will work with these young creators. “We want these girls to know they can do anything.”

Flores and SuCh encourage people to attend events on multiple weekends, especially since there will be such a variety throughout the month.

Children and students are particularly encouraged to see what Athena has to offer.

“I didn’t go into music until I was an adult, even though I always knew music was my thing,” SuCh said.

“Who knows? If I had been exposed to more music and art earlier, I might’ve started younger.”

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February 22, 2018

Jackie Herrington, her daughter, Katie McClain, and grandson Gavin pose for a photo with Scotty McCreery.

PHOTOS BY JESSICA GIBBS

Country music star draws fans to Castle Rock Connie Gant, a fan of McCreery’s since his American Idol days, waits next in line to meet him on Feb. 13. J

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Fans of country music star Scotty McCreery got a special chance to meet the singer on Feb. 13 during a meet and greet hosted by the Outlets at Castle Rock. People lined up as early as 10 a.m. for the 3:30 p.m. event, said Andrea Nyquist, spokeswoman for the outlet mall. The meet and greet preceded McCreery’s sold-out show in Denver later that evening.

McCreery rose to fame after winning the 10th season of “American Idol” in 2011. His third full-length album, “Seasons Change,” will be released March 16.

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Jackie Herrington, of Castle Rock, her daughter, Katie McClain, and grandson, Gavin McClain, all attended the meet and greet to send a photo to Katie’s sister, a big fan who was unable to attend, they said.

“She voted for him on ‘Idol’ and she’s followed him ever since,” Herrington said.

Connie Gant, of Centennial, traveled to the Outlets that day for the chance to meet him.

“It’s wonderful,” she said of the opportunity. “He’s so cute. I liked him since ‘American Idol.’ I picked him from the beginning.”

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February 22, 2018F

‘America’s Musical Journey’ on IMAX screen at Denver museum “America’s Musical Journey,” a present the percussion-driven work.

Tickets: 720-509-1000; 10075 Commons new 40-minute, 3D IMAX film, opened St., Lone Tree; lonetreeartscenter.org. on Feb. 16 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Littleton High School artists Blvd., Denver, narrated by Students from Littleton actor Morgan Freeman.

SONYA’S High School — some IB and The film follows singer/ SAMPLER others not, all enrolled in a songwriter Aloe Blacc as studio class taught by Jennifer he traces America’s music, Jeanelle — will exhibit their following the footsteps of work from March 6 to 18 at Louis Armstrong through the Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. colorful locales and cultures Powers Ave., Littleton. They — including a stop at Red will learn about preparation Rocks. For tickets and time and installation of an exinformation,s ee dmns.org or hibit, in addition to fine-tuning call 303-370-6000. individual works for public display. A public reception will Dinnertime be from 4 to 6 p.m. March 14.

First Presbyterian Church, Sonya Ellingboe Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1609 W. Littleton Blvd., inTuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. vites its community to a free monthly to 4 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free. dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 27.

303-795-0781.

Cooked by volunteers, the menu includes: honey mustard chicken with Ellington noodles, herbed green beans, tossed The Colorado Jazz Repertory salad with apples, fresh fruit and Orchestra, directed by Art Bouton of hand-held deserts (aka cookies!). No Lone Tree, will perform “Music of reservation required. Information: Duke Ellington” at 7:30 p.m. March 2 303-798-1389, fpcl.org/dinner. at PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker. Tickets: $24/$29, parkerarts. `Pradhanica’ org, 303-805-6880.

Indian Kathak Dance and world percussion will fill Lone Tree Arts CenBoard member wanted ter’s stage at 8 p.m. on March 3. The The board of the Castle Pines Arts Indian classical dance form features and Cultural Foundation has an open solo dancer Jin Won with a musical position on its five-member board and ensemble African djembe, Spanish caseeks a new volunteer board member jon and Indian sitar. Won collaborates with an interest in the arts to help with maestro Pandit Divyang Vakil to

“America’s Musical Journey,” showing at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science COURTESY PHOTO

bring cultural opportunities to the community: authors, musical performances, scholarships and summer children’s theatre. Contact Gaylynn Abram: gabram99@aol.com or castlepinesarts.org for an application.

Colorado Choir Hear the Colorado Choir in concert at 7:30 p.m., March 2 and 3 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E. Hampden Ave., Cherry Hills Village. The program will include works by Chilcott Strop, Franck and Christiansen as well as spirituals and other favorite works. Tickets: $20/$15. Coloradochoir. org, 303-892-5922.

Denver Concert Band The Denver Concert Band, directed

by Jacinda Bouton, will perform “Up Away!,” a concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 25 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Tim Hudson will be guest artist. Tickets: lonetree-

artscenter.org, 720-509-1000.

Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra The Lone Tree Symphony, also directed by Jacinda Bouton, will perform with Young Voices at 7:30p.m.

March 2 at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. Choral performance plus child-themed symphonic pieces such as Debussy’s “Children’s Corner.” Tickets: lonetreesymphony.org, 720-509-1000.

Lincoln’s words Chautauqua performer and historian John Voehl will embody Abraham Lincoln at 2 p.m. Feb 26 at Bemis Library, 6014 S. Datura St., Littleton.

Free. 303-795-3961.

Patsy Cline “Always Patsy Cline” will be presented by BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe, Boulder, March 10 to April 1. Featured: Norrell Moore as Patsy and Alice K. Meyers at Louise, presenting Cline’s all-time hit songs, with a bit of history.

Tickets: bdtstage.com, 303-449-6000.

Oscar Wilde Firehouse Theater presents “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde” by Moises Kaufman through March 17 at 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Owen Niland directs, Andrew Uhlenhop plays Wilde. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m.

Sundays. Tickets: $23/$20, firehousetheatercompany.com, 303-562-3232.

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February 22, 2018

EXPLORE THE ENTIRE WORLD OF WEDDINGS!

CLUBS 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.

Game Night: 4 p.m. Mondays at the Kiowa Library; call 303-621-2111. Also, 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; call 303-648-3533. Enjoy board, card, and video games for all ages. Go to pplibraries.org.

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 low-income 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.

Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club: regular meetings on various weekday evenings and weekends at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery).

Open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 or find us online at http:// www.meetup.com/Parker-FranktownElizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/ Ranchland Republican Women: 7 p.m. third Monday of each month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 Beverly St. Membership is open to Republicans only. Dues are $25 for a full voting member (women only) and $10 for a non-voting member (can be women or men). For a membership application and other information, go to www.RanchlandRepublianWomen.org.

Seniors Meet: 11 a.m. Mondays at the 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 Carol at 303-646-3425.

Knitting Group: 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. Knit and chat. All skill levels welcome. Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Simla Open Mic Night: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the Simla Library. Share poetry, music, dance, comedy or painting (inter alios), or just come and watch.3333

Lawyers at the Library: 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlordtenant law and civil protection orders.

Walk-ins welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

LEGO Master Brickster: 3:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. Build LEGO stuff together.

Call 303-621-2111 or go to pplibraries.org.

Mystery Book Club: 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: public transit service provided by the East Central Council of Local Governments. To ensure a seat is available, 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Campbell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to http://outbackexpress. tripod.com. Outback Express runs from Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs on the first and third Monday of each month; from Simla and Matheson to Limon on the fourth Thursday of each month; from Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs on the first and third Tuesday of each month; from Elizabeth to Colorado Springs or Parker on the second Tuesday of each month. Good Samaritan Nursing Home Residents may ride the bus on the second Thursday of each month.

Overeaters Anonymous: 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.

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). Also, 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.

Southeast Beekeeping Club meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the North Pinery Firehouse, Parker. All levels of beekeeping welcome, from no-bees to wanna-bees to tons of bees. Our meeting time is spent solving beekeeping challenges, networking and refreshments. There is no fee for this meeting and a lending library is available. Call Linda Larsen at 303-776-3039 or email sebcbeemail@gmail.com.

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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: 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.

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February 22, 2018F

Rockies explore idea of moving Blackmon in lineup Veteran outfielder coming off stellar 2017 campaign as a leadoff hitter

BY JACK MAGRUDER ASSOCIATED PRESS

Charlie Blackmon was historically good as a leadoff hitter last season. So good that the Colorado Rockies might try to move that production into a more productive spot in the lineup.

As spring training opened, the Rockies already have talked to Blackmon about the possibility of hitting in the middle of the order this season as they attempt to fill the hole left by the apparent loss of mainstay Carlos Gonzalez, who remains a free agent but does not appear to be in the team’s plans.

“I think Charlie is the type of player who can hit a lot of different places in the lineup,” manager Bud Black said.

“If it makes sense to hit him somewhere else besides first, we are really going to look at it.

When we start games on (February) 23rd, you might see him hit third.

You might see him hit different spots.

Don’t be surprised if that happens in spring training and we’ll see what that looks like.”

The 31-year-old center fielder has spent almost all of his last four full seasons hitting first, and he won the NL batting title at .331 with career highs with 37 homers and 104 RBIs there last season.

His production was prodigious.

Blackmon’s RBIs and 383 total bases were major league records from the No. 1 spot.

His 86 extra-base hits were an NL record, third-best ever. His 144 “runs created,” a new analytic figure, was tied for the highest.

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Second baseman DJ LeMahieu and third baseman Nolan Arenado appear to be fixtures at the No. 2 and No. 4 spots, and the left-handed hitting Blackmon might be a good fit at No. 3 inasmuch as he would break up the W two right-handed hitters.

“He can hit first, second, third, fourth, fifth, based on our personnel,” Black said.

“The beautiful part of this is, Char- W lie is open because he’s an extremely team-first guy. He’ll do what is best for the team and not have any mental hangups about it.”

“A lot of times, you run into some players (where) you do something out of the norm and they freak out. He’s not one of those guys. He’s so mentally stable that he could handle that,” he said.

If Blackmon moves, the top possibilities for the leadoff spot appear to be outfielders Raimel Tapia and Ian W Desmond.

Tapia is a candidate for Gonzalez’s vacant outfield spot, as is Desmond, who also played first base last season and could see time there again.

Tapia had a .329 on-base percentage in 171 plate appearances as a rookie W last season, with 12 doubles and five stolen bases.

Desmond, who missed two months with a broken hand, had a .326 on-base percentage last year and has a career .317 percentage. He had four 20-homer, 20-stolen base seasons in his last five healthy years.

“Basically, a lineup works when you get guys on base,” Black said. “Charlie does a good job of getting on base.

DJ does a good job of getting on base.

Nolan gets on base.

“Ian adds a couple of different elements that are enticing for a leadoff hitter. He has some speed. He has some power. Again, Ian can hit anywhere in the lineup.”

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VFW Post 4266: 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas.

Go to www.vfwpost4266.org. P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

Waste Not Wednesdays: 4:15 p.m.

Wednesdays, at Simla Library. Kids craft and learn with repurposed stuff. Call 719541-2573 or go to pplibraries.org.

Widowed Men and Women of America, a nonprofit organization of the state based in Denver, has more than 5o0 members. The group sponsors social events for members to make new friends and have fun with people who have shared life experiences.

Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities. Members are encouraged to visit different links to find the best fit for their interests. Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303-797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org.

Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com. Legal, financial and social issues of divorce. 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. Contact 303-210-2607 or info@divorceworkshopdenver.com.

AA If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, that’s ours. More than 1,000 AA meetings are offered in the Denver area every week. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us.

To find a meeting near you, call 303-3224440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

Affordable Colleges Online: guidebook 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.

Go to http://www.affordablecollegesonline. org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/

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.

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.

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Women’s Divorce Workshop: 8:30 a.m. to noon the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.

Castle Rock Bridge Club: 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock.

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games. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303810-8504. 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: 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.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: 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.

Go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff. com/posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-646-5456.

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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JECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. Judgment is in the amount of $5,522.54. legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdivision Spring Valley Ranch Phase 2, County of Elbert, State of Colorado

Public Notices also known by street and number as 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 (the “Property”).

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JANUARY 2018 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1

Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JANUARY 2018 for each County affected.

18CW3 MATTHEW RONCAGLIA, 3163 Windstream Ln., Elizabeth, CO 80107. 303-7200776. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS UNDERLYING APPLICANT’S PROPERTY IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 2.91 acre tract of land lying in the SW1/4 SW1/4, S30, T7S, R69W of the 6th PM, including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-fox Hills aquifers.

WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2018 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No: 24010 First Publication : February 22, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30052, Division/Courtroom 1 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE SPRING VALLEY MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v.

PHILLIP BURR ULLOM, et al., Defendant(s).

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to Court Order and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale proceeding has been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an Order re: Verified Motion for Default Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure dated November 22, 2017, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by Spring Valley Ranch Master Association, Inc., the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorded on against the real property located at 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107, CO, in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado.

The foreclosure is based on an Order for Default Judgment which establishes a lien for the benefit of Spring Valley Ranch Master Association, Inc. WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. Judgment is in the amount of $5,522.54. legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdivision Spring Valley Ranch Phase 2, County of Elbert, State of Colorado also known by street and number as 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 (the “Property”).

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, State of Colorado at 10:00 O’clock .A.M., on the 5th day of April 2018, at the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117, phone number 303 621-2027. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

You and each of you are hereby notified that a Sheriff's Sale of the referenced property is to be conducted by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, State of Colorado at 10:00 O’clock .A.M., on the 5th day of April 2018, at the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117, phone number 303 621-2027. At which sale, the above described real property and improvements thereon will be sold to the highest bidder.

Plaintiff makes no warranty relating to title, possession, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real property in connection with this sale.

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BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. CERTIFIED F U N D S A R E P A Y A B L E T O : E L B E RT COUNTY COURT You may have an interest in the real property being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the subject property as a result of said foreclosure.

If the sale date is continued to a later date, the deadline to file a Notice of Intent to Cure by those parties entitled to cure may also be extended. Further, you are advised that the parties liable thereon, the owner of the property described above, or those with an interest in the subject property, may take appropriate and timely action under Colorado statutes. In order to be entitled to take advantage of any rights provided for under Colorado law, you must strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of the law. Colorado statutes merely set forth the applicable portions of Colorado statutory law relating to curative and redemption rights; therefore, you should read and review all the applicable statutes and laws in order to determine the requisite procedures and provisions which control your rights in the subject property.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 4503 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (855) 411-2372 www.consumerfinance.gov All telephone inquiries for information should be directed to the office of the undersigned Sheriff at (303) 621-2027. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney representing the legal owner of the above described lien is: Tammy M. Alcock, Esq. Alcock Law Group, PC 19751 E Mainstreet, Suite 210 Parker, CO 80138 (303) 993-5400 Dated: January 9, 2018 Shayne Heap, Sheriff Elbert County, State of Colorado By: Sheriff Shayne Heap Legal Notice No.: 23912 First Publication: 02/08/2018 Last Publication: 03/08/2018 Published In: The Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JANUARY 2018 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JANUARY 2018 for each County affected.

18CW4 DOROTHY ANN RIDER, 33949 Goldfinch Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107.

714-580-8924. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS UNDERLYING APPLICANT’S PROPERTY IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 2.6 acre tract of land lying in the NE1/4 NW1/4, S17, T8S, R64W of the 6th PM, including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-fox Hills aquifers.

WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be

Notices

GROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS UNDERLYING APPLICANT’S PROPERTY IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 2.6 acre tract of land lying in the NE1/4 NW1/4, S17, T8S, R64W of the 6th PM, including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-fox Hills aquifers.

WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2018 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

Legal Notice No: 24011 First Publication: February 22, 2018 Last Publication: February 22, 2018 Publisher: Elbert County News Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO JANUARY 2018 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of JANUARY 2018 for each County affected.

18CW3010 McDaniel Family Partnership, LLLP, c/o Gary P. McDaniel and Gail E. McDaniel, 1900 16th Street, Suite 950, Denver, Colorado, 80202. c/o David S. Hayes, Esq., Petros & White, LLC, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3200, Denver, Colorado 80202, 303.825.1980. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN ELBERT COUNTY. Well permits: None of the wells that are the subject of this application currently exist.

Well permits will be applied for prior to construction of the wells. Applicant requests that the Court require the State Engineer to issue well permits for any such wells in accordance with the decree to be entered herein. Applicant further requests a determination that failure to construct any of its wells within the period of time specified in a well permit shall not be deemed to affect or extinguish the underlying water rights as decreed by this Court. Applicant seeks the right to locate the future wells at any suitable location within the Subject Property, as more fully described below. Legal description of Subject Property and wells: Applicant seeks a determination of its right to perfect its ownership, and to appropriate and withdraw all of the available nontributary and not nontributary groundwater underlying an approximately 240 acre parcel, generally located in the South 1/2 of Section 24 and the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, Township 8 South, Range 65 West, of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, Colorado (the “Subject Property”), as more fully described on Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit B attached to the application and available for inspection at the office of the Division 1 Water Court or via Colorado Courts E-Filing. Source: The groundwater to be withdrawn by Applicant from the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers is nontributary groundwater as defined in § 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. The groundwater to be withdrawn by Applicant from the Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary groundwater as defined in § 37-90-103 (10.7), C.R.S. Wells will be completed to the bottom of each of the aquifers, which depths Applicant estimates to be as follows: Aquifer Depth: Below Surface (feet) Upper Dawson: 530 Lower Dawson: 790 Denver: 1720 Arapahoe: 2220 Laramie-Fox Hills: 2860 Actual depths will be determined after completion of wells fully penetrating the subject aquifers. Estimated Amounts: The estimated average annual amounts of withdrawal available from the subject aquifers as indicated below, are based upon the Denver Basin Rules, 2 C.C.R. 402-6. For purposes of this application, Applicant estimates that the following annual amounts are representative of the Upper and Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Subject Property: Aquifer Saturated Thickness (feet) Specific Yield Estimated Annual Withdrawal (AF) Upper Dawson (NNT): 167 0.20 77.2* Lower Dawson (NT): 115 0.20 55.2 Denver (NT): 200 0.17 81.6 Arapahoe (NT): 216 0.17 88.1 Laramie-Fox Hills (NT): 237 0.15 85.3 * 3.0 AF per year has been excluded from the above estimate to allow for continued withdrawals by the existing Well No. 12621-A, located on the Subject Property and permitted pursuant to § 37-92-602, C.R.S. The average annual amounts available for withdrawal from the subject aquifers will depend on the hydrogeology and the legal entitlement of the Applicant and represents a claim to all not nontributary and nontributary groundwater un-

are representative of the Upper and Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers underlying the Subject Property: Aquifer Saturated Thickness (feet) Specific Yield Estimated Annual Withdrawal (AF)

VISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.

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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth Upper Dawson (NNT): 167 0.20 77.2* facts as to why the application should not be Lower Dawson (NT): 115 0.20 55.2 granted, or why it should be granted only in part Denver (NT): 200 0.17 81.6 or on certain conditions. Such Statement of OpArapahoe (NT): 216 0.17 88.1 position must be filed by the last day of MARCH Laramie-Fox Hills (NT): 237 0.15 85.3 2018 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us To advertise yourorpublic notices calland 303-566-4100 in the Clerk’s office), must be filed as an * 3.0 AF per year has been excluded from the Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of above estimate to allow for continued withdraweach Statement of Opposition must also be als by the existing Well No. 12621-A, located on served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorthe Subject Property and permitted pursuant to ney and an affidavit or certificate of such ser§ 37-92-602, C.R.S. vice of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

The average annual amounts available for withdrawal from the subject aquifers will depend on Legal Notice No: 24012 the hydrogeology and the legal entitlement of First Publication : February 22, 2018 the Applicant and represents a claim to all not Last Publication: February 22, 2018 nontributary and nontributary groundwater unPublisher: Elbert County News derlying the Subject Property, except for 3.0 acre-feet of annual withdrawal available from the not nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer, which amount is reserved by Applicant and not claimed as part of this Application, to allow for use through the existing well permitted as No. 12621-A. Applicant claims the right to withdraw said amounts at whatever rate is required in orPublic Notice der to do so, and when the water is needed during the course of any year. The not nontributary District Court Upper Dawson aquifer water claimed for deElbert County, Colorado termination herein shall only be withdrawn and 751 Ute Avenue P.O. Box 232 used subject to a plan for augmentation apKiowa, Colorado 80117 proved by the Court. Well field: Applicant requests that the Court determine that Applicant In the Matter of the Petition of: has the right to withdraw all of the legally availMark and Brenda Terreault able groundwater lying below the Subject Prop(name of person seeking to adopt) erty through the wells requested herein and any additional wells which may be completed in any For the Adoption of a Child one aquifer in the future as Applicant’s well field.

Case Number: 17 JA 13 Applicant will file well permit applications with Division: 1 * Courtroom: 1 the State Engineer pursuant to § 37-90-137(10), C.R.S., prior to construction of any of the wells.

NOTICE OF HEARING Proposed use: The water will be used, reused, To: Travers Proulx and successively used, leased, sold or otherwise disposed of for all beneficial uses, includPursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby ing, without limitation, domestic, industrial, comnotified that the above-named Petitioner(s) mercial, irrigation, stock watering, recreational, has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition and fish and wildlife. Said water will be proseeking to adopt a child. duced for immediate application to said uses, both on and off the Subject Property, for storIf applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has age and subsequent application to said uses, for been filed alleging that you have abandoned the exchange purposes, for replacement of deplechild for a period of one year or more and/or tions resulting from the use of other water have failed without cause to provide reasonable sources, and for augmentation purposes. Jurissupport for the child for one year or more. diction: The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application pursuant to §§ 37You are further notified that an Adoption 92-302(2) and 37-90-137(6), C.R.S. Remarks: hearing is set on April 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m.

A. Applicant further requests the right to within the court location identified above. draw more than the annual average amounts estimated in Paragraph 5 above pursuant to You are further notified that if you fail to appear Rule 8A of the Statewide Nontributary Groundfor said hearing, the Court may terminate your water Rules (2 C.C.R. 402-7). B. Although Apparental rights and grant the adoption as sought plicant has estimated the amounts of water by the Petitioner. available for withdrawal from the subject aquifers based on estimates of relative values Legal Notice No.: 24002 for specific yield and saturated thickness, ApFirst Publication: February 8, 2018 plicant reserves the right to revise the estimates Last Publication: March 8, 2018 upward or downward, based on better or rePublisher: The Elbert County News vised data, without the necessity of amending this application or republishing the same. C. Applicant may need to construct additional wells, including supplemental, replacement, or alternate point of diversion wells, to recover the maximum amount of water available from each aquifer. Applicant requests the right to construct such additional wells as necessary in order to achieve and maintain production of the amounts of water to which it is entitled. Owner of overlying land: The Subject Property is owned by the Applicant, free and clear of any liens or mortgages. WHEREFORE, Applicant respectfully requests that the Court enter a decree: A. Granting the application and awarding the water rights claimed herein as final water rights, except as to those issues for which jurisdiction of the Court will be specifically retained. B. Specifically determining that: i. Applicants have complied with § 37-90-137(4), C.R.S., and water is legally available for withdrawal by the wells proposed herein, but that jurisdiction will be retained with respect to the average annual amounts of withdrawal specified herein to provide for the adjustment of such amounts to conform to actual local aquifer characteristics from adequate information obtained from wells or test holes drilled on or near the Subject Property, pursuant to § 3792-305(11), C.R.S., and Denver Basin Rule 9.A; ii. The ground water in the Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary, and the groundwater in the Lower Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe, and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers is nontributary; iii.

Consistent with Rule 11.B of the Statewide Nontributary Ground Water Rules (2 CCR 402-7), Applicant may withdraw ground water pursuant to this application through one or more wells, including any supplemental or replacement wells, constructed on the Subject Property; and iv. No findings of diligence are required to maintain these water rights.

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WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of MARCH 2018 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.

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February 22, 2018 Elbert County Payments Public Notice GENERAL FUND HEALTH FUND ROAD & BRIDGE FUND SALES & USE FUND LEAF FUND HUMANS SERVICE FUNd CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND SUN COUNTy MEADOwS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT FUND IMPACT FUND Conservation trust fund TOTAL ALL FUNDS

010 $801,704.34 015 $3,645.32 020 $543,550.56 025 $536,635.00 040 $19,151.69 050 $117,506.00 075 $52,761.68 079 085 090

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John Deere Financial Equipment Parts $689.06 Kelly Donahue Civil Process $15.00 ***Confidential*** Hhs Client $167.00 Kiowa Water & Waste Water Authority Utilities - Water/Sewer $1,638.25 Kirk Herring Dba Earthworks Inc Capital Outlay $85,000.00 Kris Johnson Reimbursement $121.60 Kurt Linn And Associates Professional Service $9,575.00 L.G. Printing Co Child Welfare $141.75 Laboratory Corporation Of America Holdings Professional Service $76.00 Legal Shield Benefits Payable $812.30 Lenovo Inc Equipment $25,323.00 Lewan & Associates, Inc. Copier Expense $954.55 Loren Hauschildt Reimbursement $20.95 Lux Global Capital Outlay $12,000.00 Lyle Sign Inc Nm 7165 Signs $3,301.00 Lynn Glover Reimbursement $57.52 Mail Masters Of Colorado Inc. Postage And Shipping $5,000.00 Matt Martinich Iv-E Waiver Expenditure $107.50 Mccandles International Trucks Of Colorado Equipment Parts $4,700.82 Mccandles International Trucks Of Colorado Capital Outlay $239,900.00 Mckinney Door And Hardware Building Repair $17,208.00 Medical Center Of Aurora Blood/Alcohol Analysis $680.00 Mgt Of America Contract Services $5,680.00 Michael Browning Reimbursement $72.43 Michelle Rupe Reimbursement $87.20 Mike Akana Reimbursement $148.74 Mike Peavler Reimbursement $100.00 Mile High Trailers Capital Outlay $4,995.00 Mines & Associates Pc Other Benefits $609.12 Mountain View Electric Utilties - Electric $6,708.52 Myron Tools $112.29 Naco Dues $460.00 National Sheriffs Association Dues $115.00 National Tire Warehouse Tires $875.92 Netwrix Corporation Dues $1,128.00 Neve’s Uniforms Inc Uniforms $8.00 Nextel Communications Utilities- Telephone $2,458.13 Northwest Parkway Child Welfare $9.80 Parker Port-A-Potty Inc. Equipment Rental $241.00 ***Confidential*** Hhs Client $638.40 Phil Long Ford Inc. Equipment Parts $86.24 Phoenix Technology Group Llc Equipment $5,423.20 Phoenix Technology Group Llc Network Operating Expense $27,944.00 Pikes Peak Community College Training $3,067.25 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services Llc Postage Meter Expense $1,324.56 Potestio Brothers Equipment Inc Parts $68.16 Potestio Brothers Equipment Inc Capital Outlay $41,547.00 Power Equipment Company Inc Equipment Repair $1,947.50 Power Motive Corp Equipment Part $261.22 Process Service Of Wyoming, Inc Civil Process $15.00 Pueblo Cty Sheriffs Office Operating $35.00 Purewater Dynamics Inc Equipment Rental $75.00 Quill Corporation Office Supplies $272.82 Ralf Dietsche Reimbursement $18.47 Ralph Burns Reimbursement $100.00 Ranchland News Dues $38.05 Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Water For Roads $1,205.00 Revize Llc Software $375.00 Robert Nelson Reimbursement $111.90 Robs Septic Service Inc Equipment Rental $195.00

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