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Shooting death of dog spurs reward for information

The Salmon Family, from left, Stephen, Alex and Isabel. At Isabel’s they created a gathering place “where everyone knows your name.” The painted ceiling tiles are created and painted by high school art students and local artisans’ works are on display.

Community involvement is an integral part of their business philosophy.

Animal’s body was found behind dumpster weeks after pet went missing

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knows your name.” The many regulars know each other because of the gregarious Stephen, whose inclusive manner creates customer-to-customer camaraderie.

When Holly Fitterer-Thibault’s beloved dog Bishop went missing Dec. 27, she posted 200 fliers around Elizabeth and throughout Elbert County, offering a $500 reward for his return. She also posted on social media, pleading for neighbors to keep their eyes open for the family pet, which, she says, brought an overwhelming response from people who helped search for Bishop.

Bishop’s body was found Feb. 16, nearly seven weeks later, behind a dumpster at the end of her neighborhood, killed by a gunshot wound to the neck with a large-caliber bullet, less than two blocks away from a poster offering a reward for the pit bull’s return.

Fitterer-Thibault believes Bishop’s killing was not due to him disturbing livestock, but rather the result of nefarious activity going on in the county.

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Coffee house puts focus on community Salmon family provides welcome environment in gathering place

BY GERALDINE SMITH SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Nestled in the corner of an Elizabeth shopping center at 796 Kiowa St. sits Isabel’s Coffee Shop. Isabel, Stephen and Alex Salmon purchased the business

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— formerly Golden Joe’s and Grumpy’s Coffee House — last May. Along with Isabel’s, they own America Pro Roofing in Elizabeth and had the small coffee shack on Singing Hills.

At Isabel’s they created a gathering place “where everyone

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Bill would allow temporary removal of guns from high-risk owners Democratic state legislators introduce ‘red-flag’ measure

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Introduced on the anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, a bill to allow law enforcement to remove firearms from those shown to be a risk to themselves or others has emerged again at the state Capitol after last year’s defeat by a thenRepublican Senate.

“We are on the clock of trying to save people’s lives,” said state Rep. Tom Sullivan, a Centennial Democrat Sullivan whose son was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.

Bearing the name of a Douglas County sheriff ’s deputy who was killed when a reportedly mentally ill man shot him and four other officers on Dec. 31, 2017, the Deputy Zackari Parrish III Violence Prevention Act faces a different political landscape than last year.

Now with a majority in the state House and state Senate, Democrats are expected to pass the measure — known as a “red flag” bill — which comes with some changes from last year’s version that have alienated some Republicans.

The prior proposal enjoyed the sup-

port of then-state Rep. Cole Wist, a top sponsor of that bill, and 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler — both Republicans.

“There are significant material differences in Brauchler this year’s bill,” Wist, who in November was unseated by Sullivan, said in a tweet.

“I am opposed and urge the General Assembly to vote no.”

Along with Sullivan, House Majority Leader Alec Garnett, of Denver, and Sens. Brittany Pettersen, of Lakewood, and Lois Court, of Denver — all Democrats — are top sponsors of the bill, which was introduced Feb. 14. It passed the House Judiciary Committee a week later to move closer to a full vote.

‘No bill perfect for everyone’ Under the bill, a family or household member or a law enforcement officer can petition a court to allow officers to remove a person’s guns. The requester must prove that the person poses a “significant risk” to self or others in having or purchasing a gun. A temporary extreme risk protection order can prohibit a person from having firearms for up to 14 days. After that, if the requester can prove the person is a risk — under a higher standard of evidence — the court can issue a continuing order, preventing the person from having or buying a gun for 364 days.

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At issue for Wist are the longer time periods a person can remain without their guns: This year’s bill doubles the length of both the temporary and continuing orders, compared to last year’s.

It also shifts the burden of proof to the person whose guns are taken, rather than the person who requested the order, to prove to the court that the guns should be returned before the 364 days end. That’s another issue for Wist and Brauchler.

“I don’t want you to say there’s no form of this bill that I’d support,” said Brauchler, the DA for the district comprising Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. “To Sullivan and Garnett’s credit, they’ve made some changes.”

Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock, also a Republican, has been in meetings with lawmakers at the Capitol, pushing for changes like keeping the burden of proof on the requester rather than the person who may be a risk. But like last year, Spurlock is in Spurlock favor.

“I have issues with it as well, but there’s no bill that is perfect for everyone,” Spurlock said. “Way too many politicians are making this about guns, and it’s not. This is about mental health issues.”

Spurlock noted the court would be able to put a person under a 72-hour mental health hold, with evaluation and treatment, if they’re shown to be in need of it.

“The goal is not to break down someone’s door and take his guns,” Spurlock said.

The process of taking someone’s guns wouldn’t always start that way, Spurlock added — if a person isn’t in mental health crisis, law enforcement would have a conversation with them.

On the question of that situation escalating to use of force, Spurlock said people shouldn’t think that would be frequent.

“That’s looking into a crystal ball,” Spurlock said. “We contact people every day with mental health issues that (involve) no use of force.”

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat, said the bill is constitutional and annouced his support for it in a news release Feb. 21, saying “reasonable restrictions” on some groups, including those with mental illness, are permissible based on a Supreme Court decision.

‘Violation of due process’ The bill isn’t aimed squarely at preventing mass shootings, which are often a “sudden instance,” Sullivan said.

“This is another tool that law enforcement has been asking for to help them to do their job as effectively as they can,” Sullivan said. “And that’s what we should be doing.”

Brauchler, who prosecuted the Aurora theater shooter, said he hopes such a bill could have an effect on mass shootings, but it’s difficult to tell.

“Even the Aurora theater (shooter), I don’t know that this law, had it been on the books before July 20, 2012, would have stopped it,” Brauchler said. “But for Zack Parrish’s case, I’m pretty convinced that there would have been an intervention that stopped that from happening.”

Deputies were attempting to place Parrish’s shooter on a mental health hold when he opened fire, but deputies had contacted him multiple times before, Spurlock said. The suspected shooter at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland also was known to local law enforcement as troubled.

Some oppose the proposal in more broad terms, though, like Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, a gun-rights group that says it has more than 200,000 members and supporters statewide.

“Colorado gun owners loudly oppose so-called ‘red flag’ schemes because they are a gross violation of due process protections,” said Dudley Brown, executive director of the group, in a news release. “The bill will do nothing to prevent another Columbine, Aurora, or Parkland.”

Democrats “missed the chance” to write a bill that protects Coloradans’ civil rights, House Minority Leader Patrick Neville said in a Feb. 21 news release.

“The very real threat exists that innocent people will be stigmatized as dangerous. I have seen this happen with veterans and friends of mine that I served with in the military,” said Neville, R-Castle Rock. “People who actually need help will be dissuaded from seeking it out of concern about their rights being taken away.”

‘Reducing these tragedies’ Under the bill, the person whose guns are taken can ask the court once to end the order, and they would also have the burden of proving that the order should end. The requester could ask for an extension of the order before it expires if they can prove the person still poses a risk.

“We’re not infringing on someone’s Second Amendment right,” Spurlock said. “We’re not taking those guns permanently. They’re removed until someone is treated and cared for.”

On potential changes to the bill, Spurlock wants to see if the guns could be transferred to a family member instead of law enforcement taking them. He also seeks more support for entities that provide treatment for behavioral health, adding that an emergency room is “no place for someone who’s in crisis.”

Thirteen states have enacted extreme-risk protection order laws, Spurlock and House Democrats said.

Parrish’s parents put out a statement through Democratic state senators at a news conference Feb. 14 that announced the legislation, saying “it is incumbent upon us” to support it, according to a news release.

“This is not about taking gun rights away from anyone; it is about protecting our first responders, families and the community at large,” the parents’ statement said, “thus reducing these tragedies in the future.”

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“I feel we have a disturbed person around here,” said Fitterer-Thibault. “I try not to think about the one bad person out there who would do this, especially after so many good people who offered to help.”

Fitterer-Thibault said she contacted the Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office and has filed a report. She posted her story on social media and offered a $500 reward initially for information on the shooter, but after several community members responded with donations, the reward is now in excess of $1,400.

“The best we can do right now is look into it with all the information that was provided by the victim,” Elbert County Sheriff Tim Norton said. “Right now, we’re at a standstill unless we get more information like a witness, or a lead. If anyone has concerns, they should absolutely call us.”

Members of the Elbert County Nextdoor website responded with recent stories of animals being shot, dumped or beaten, and also fear there is an increase in animal cruelty in the county. According to Fitterer-Thibault, the condition of Bishop’s body indicated he had only been killed a few days before, leaving her to wonder who had him for the seven weeks leading up to the discovery.

“It disturbs me that someone would shoot him and dump him. Who would pass up a $500 reward just to kill him and leave his body?” said Fitterer-Thibault. “I hope we can stop this from happening to other animals, and I think as a community we need to keep our eyes open for any suspicious activity, and report it.”

Colorado statute 35-43-126 states: “Any

dog found running, worrying or injuring sheep, cattle, or other livestock may be killed, and the owner or harborer of such dog shall be liable for all damages done by it.” An annotation states: “Authorization to kill contains no limitations with respect to vicious dogs or any stipulation that an effort first be made to drive them away by warning shots or otherwise, or that they may be killed only after damage is done to cattle.”

Fitterer-Thibault said she was aware of the statute, but doesn’t believe Bishop was killed by a rancher protecting their livestock.

“We have horses of our own, and Bishop was always very good with them. Sometimes I think he thought he was a horse,” she said. “Plus, this was in a part of the county where there’s not really livestock.”

Elizabeth Police Chief Stephen Hasler said he was not aware of an increase in domestic animal deaths within the town, but said residents often take to social media when they should contact the police department.

“I’m not aware of any reports about any dogs, cats, or even parakeets killed within the town,” said Hasler. “But my concern would be whether or not there is a spike all of a sudden. I haven’t heard any official reports, but I know there are rumors floating around town.”

Hasler stressed the importance of contacting local law enforcement is cases like Bishop’s.

“Absolutely call us,” he said. “We’ll determine if it’s a specific incident or a crime. We can only determine if there’s an increase or a pattern if we are notified.”

Anyone with concerns or reports should contact dispatch of Elizabeth Police Department at 303-646-4664, or Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office at 303-621-2027.

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Suburbanites show political divide based on background Urban, rural roots show lingering effects on beliefs as residents resettle

BY NICHOLAS RICCARDI AND HANNAH FINGERHUT ASSOCIATED PRESS

America’s suburbs are today’s great political battleground, long seen as an independent pivot between the country’s liberal cities and conservative small towns and rural expanse.

But it’s not that simple. It turns out that these places in-between may be the most politically polarized of all — and when figuring out the partisan leanings of people living in the suburbs, where they came from makes a difference.

Fewer suburbanites describe themselves as politically independent than do residents of the nation’s urban and rural areas, according to a survey released on Feb. 19 by the University of Chicago Harris School for Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The poll also found that the partisan leanings of suburban residents are closely linked to whether they have previously lived in a city.

“In the last decade, particularly in the

ABOUT THE SURVEY The AP-NORC poll of 1,010 adults was conducted Jan. 16 to 20 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 4.3 percentage points. past five years, I’ve felt a shift in having some liberal neighbors,” said Nancy Wieman, 63, a registered Republican and staunch conservative who has lived in Jefferson County in the west Denver suburbs her entire life. “The ones who are markedly liberal have moved from Denver or other cities.”

Suburbanites who previously lived in a city are about as likely as citydwellers to call themselves Democrats, the survey found. Similarly, Americans living in suburbs who have never resided in an urban area are about as likely as rural residents to say they are Republican.

Just 15 percent of suburban Americans say they are independent and do not lean toward a party, compared with 25 percent of urban Americans and 30 percent of rural Americans who call themselves politically independent.

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That divide extends to the White House: 72 percent of ex-urban suburbanites disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance in office, as do 77 percent of city residents. That compares with the 57 percent of suburbanites who have not previously lived in a city and 54 percent of rural Americans who say they disapprove of the president.

Moving from middle Kevin Keelan moved from Denver to Jefferson County 16 years ago. Once a political independent, the 49-year-old registered as a Democrat a few years ago.

“Now it’s not even an option. I’d vote Democratic or independent, but there’s no way I can vote Republican anymore,” Keelan said. “It’s just being more open-minded, and I’d be that way if I was living here or in a loft downtown.”

Jefferson County, once right-leaning, has been reshaped by an influx of transplants from coastal, urban states.

It now leans Democratic: The party swept countywide offices and won most of the state legislative districts there in 2018, and Hillary Clinton won the county by 7 percentage points in 2016.

Yet under that surface, election results from 2016 show it is a deeply polarized place. In 118 precincts in Jefferson County, one of the candidates won by more than 10 points. Clinton won 60 precincts and Trump 58.

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‘Now it’s not even an option. I’d vote Democratic or independent, but there’s no way I can vote Republican anymore. It’s just being more open-minded, and I’d be that way if I was living here or in a loft downtown.’

Kevin Keelan, Jefferson County resident greater than ever,” said Libby Szabo, a Republican county commissioner.

“It’s harder at this point, because the ideals are so different, to even change parties.”

The UChicago Harris/AP-NORC poll points to how that split between urban and rural America echoes through the suburbs.

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that legal immigration is a net benefit to the United States, much as the 7 in 10 former city residents now living in the suburbs who say the same. A smaller majority of suburbanites who have never lived in cities, 58 percent, and half of rural residents think the benefits of legal immigration outweigh the risks.

Urban/rural split Urban residents are somewhat more likely than rural residents to think the U.S. should be active in world affairs, 37 percent to 24 percent. That mirrors the split between suburbanites who used to live in cities and those who never have: 32 percent of the former favor an active U.S. role, compared with 23 percent of the latter.

About 6 in 10 urban residents and ex-urban suburbanites say that the way things are going in the U.S. will worsen this year, while less than half of rural residents or suburbanites with no city experience believe the same.

S.A. Campbell is a general contractor who lives in the Kansas City suburbs of Johnson County, Kansas, which swung toward the Democrats in 2018 as it replaced a four-term Republican congressman with a Democratic woman who is an openly gay Native American. It is often compared to Jefferson County, with its highly educated population, high-quality schools and influx of previous city dwellers.

Campbell, 60, said his childhood in Kansas City is part of what made him a supporter of Democrats; his parents were both teachers active in their union, and his mother was a supporter of Planned Parenthood.

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George Stern, the newly elected clerk in Jefferson County, has lived in New York City and spent parts of his childhood on a remote Colorado ranch. He sees partisan attitudes hardening in the suburbs much as they have in urban and rural parts of the country.

But, he said, there’s a key difference: While there may be fewer independents in the suburbs, the mixture of loyal Democrats and Republicans found there means it’s still a place for both sides.

“You’re welcome regardless of your political beliefs,” said Stern, a Democrat and volunteer firefighter in a suburban department with a wide range of political views in the station.

“It becomes harder to live in rural or urban areas if your political beliefs don’t match those of the majority of the people who live there.”

‘The chasm between the two sides is greater than ever. It’s harder at this point, because the ideals are so different, to even change parties.’

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February 28, 2019

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‘A successful coffee shop that will run forever requires communting with the customers. ...

It must be a community where customers are involved and it’s not just a service.’

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The Salmons are family and community oriented, a philosophy permeating every aspect of the business, from helpful customers making the coffee to Isabel accommodating individual dietary needs or preferences.

Lively banter between the customers and staff is reminiscent of a close family gathering. Community participation is important to the family and they give back at every opportunity.

Local schools, the fire department and the American Legion have all been the recipients of their generosity.

The warm and welcoming coffee shop provides free WiFi and a place for local artisans to display their work. Make it and they will promote it. Some of the unique ceiling tiles were painted by local Elizabeth High School art students. The guitar player every other Saturday morning plus Isabel’s original coffee blend complete the makeover that distinguishes this shop as Isabel’s.

The shop’s hours are 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday; closed Sunday.

Isabel and Stephen Salmon answered questions about the popular business: With coffee shops on every corner, what does it take to sustain yet another coffee shop and attract regular and loyal customers?

A successful coffee shop that will run forever requires communing with the customers. We put ourselves in the customer’s shoes. It must be a com-

Isabel and Stephen Salmon, owners of Isabel’s Coffee Shop munity where customers are involved and it’s not just a service. Customers will make coffee or serve if we are shorthanded and with participation comes ownership.

People are encouraged to come “as they are” and stay as long as they want to read, access free WiFi or just relax with friends.

Was there any demographic that was more difficult to attract?

It is the young people who were seldom here in the beginning. After an art teacher from Elizabeth asked about students painting the tiles, those students and groups began to come in after that. We want to see this as a safe place for students to congregate. Our children are the next generation and we need to encourage and welcome them.

We are currently closed on Sundays to give Isabel a break but are considering opening on Sundays to provide a safe atmosphere for young people to gather with board games, video games or simply visit with friends.

Besides the requisite coffee, what do you serve?

We are open for breakfast and lunch

and serve the usual breakfast and lunch fare, but our most popular item is our breakfast burrito wrapped in a homemade tortilla. Our burritos are whatever the customer orders, which includes sausage and egg, bacon and eggs, vegetarian with potatoes, egg,

black beans, avocado and a gluten-free breakfast bowl.

Offerings include biscuits and gravy, BLT sandwiches and snack foods such as cookies, brownies and ice cream available. We also have our own blend of Isabel’s coffee ground for us by Copper Door, which is available for purchase from both us and Copper Door.

What does the future hold for Isabel’s?

With the steady increase in our customer base we may soon need to expand. One of our ideas is to increase the outside seating with a fire pit and a connecting door.

We hope to have more organized activities and events for young people and in this and other ways continue to give back to our customers and community.

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VOICES Choices resonate like the sound of a gong

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We’re all vulnerable to the choices we make.

The college we go to, the city we move to, the job QUIET we take, the man or woman we date or DESPERATION marry, and whether to have children or not, all can have everlasting consequences.

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Why did I date her? You can probably guess.

I have thought about the choices Shanann Watts and Kelsey Berreth made, and the tragic outcomes, far more consequential than bedroom casseroles in July.

I have watched lesser outcomes but soul-crushing ones in marriages that began on sunny afternoons with bridesmaids and promises that turned into the War of the Roses.

Some of the choices people make are great for narratives, in films and novels, but not that great to come home to, if they happen to us.

On the other hand, I can look back now at some decisions I made that turned out very favorably, even though

I may not have done enough research in the first place.

My first choice was journalism at a university that didn’t have an undergraduate journalism department.

Uh. My second choice was fine art. It turned out to be where I belonged in the first place.

I chose a dachshund puppy when I was 5. I am now on my fourth (and final) dachshund, and inextricably devoted to the breed.

We make decisions all the time: CNN or Fox (or neither). Republican or Democrat (or neither). God or no God. There is nothing better than freedom, and that includes the freedom of choice.

I can get into my car and drive in any direction I want to, for as long as I want to, and listen to whatever I want to.

I read about a man named Joaquin Guzman who was convicted of numerous crimes, and was sentenced

to spend the remainder of his life in a seven-foot by twelve-foot cell with a single window three feet high by four inches wide.

He’ll be incarcerated right down the road, in Florence, 40 miles south of Colorado Springs.

A former warden, Robin Hood, said, “This place is not designed for humanity. It is not designed for rehabilitation. Period. End of story.”

I have no sympathy for Guzman, but I have thought about what would happen to someone who was confined and isolated as he will be, and if that wouldn’t be a virtual death.

This morning at 5:30 a.m., Harry and I went to the grocery store. I bought his favorite food. We came home. I fed him. I drank black coffee, read the daily paper, and listened to KVOD.

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What to say when it’s all been said already

o you ever feel like it’s all been said already? I mean how many times can we really talk about hope and encouragement, a positive attitude, kindness, WINNING charity, goodness, WORDS love, forgiveness, commitment, endurance, thoughtfulness, goals, dreams and actions? How many reminders do we need to say thank you, please, or I love you?

The question really isn’t how many times Michael Norton can we really talk about these things, the question is: How often should we talk about them?

And the answer is, constantly or at least more often than we currently do. It’s been said that repetition is the mother or father of all learning. The more often we can repeat these words, affirm others with these feelings, and apply them in our own lives, the more they become habit, and part of our

values and core belief system. Imagine that outcome.

Each week as I write this column, I think about it. Each time I speak to a group or class, I think about it too.

I think about the fact that ever since I was introduced to these concepts myself, they have literally changed my life. And although I write about them and speak about them so often, it never gets old or tired for me, because I know that even though I have shared this message and these winning words so many times before, there is someone out there right now in our community who needs to hear it again, or maybe hear them for the very first time. And maybe they need to hear them from you too.

Many of you have shared your own stories, which by the way I appreciate so very much, and you have shared parts of your own life story where you were having a bad day, bad week, or a few bad months. And then you decided for whatever reason to pick up the paper on a given day or find the column online, and how the nudge and reminder that we can choose our

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And not just this column, but somehow coming across a positive message from someone, a motivational blog or podcast, a loving note, or witnessing an act of kindness, and how seeing or hearing those positive affirmations and words of encouragement made a huge difference in your day, week, month or life.

“The doors of hope swing widest on the hinges of encouragement” — Zig Ziglar We can never talk about hope, faith, love, kindness, gentleness, commitment, trust, a positive attitude, forgiveness, goals, dreams, or success enough. We should never stop filling the ears of our children, our spouses, our family, and our friends with reminders about how important and life-changing these words and actions can be if we can buy into them and internalize them. And we can never fill our own minds and our own hearts and fuel our own conviction enough when it comes to these as well.

The good news is that you get to

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choose, you get to make the decisions, and you can determine what you want to put into practice and what values you will choose to live by. You can even choose to stop reading this column if you truly believe that there is nothing more to say when it seems like it’s all been said before. But before you make that choice, I hope you will also remember that common sense is not always common practice and that repetition is the mother and father of all learning.

So how about you? Have you heard it all before? Or can you live with a few more reminders about just how important our outlook is and how our outlook and actions can impact others, improving our own lives at the same time? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we can find our words, values, and actions to live by, 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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Boy’s family gets help with home makeover Teen with cerebral palsy qualifies for renovations that retrofit house

“It was getting impossible to take him up and down the stairs.’

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Josh Beller, like many 13-year-olds, loves to go on bicycle rides and spend time with his family.

He goes to Sierra Middle School with his brother, Will, but faces greater challenges than the average middle schooler.

Josh was born with cerebral palsy and cortical visual impairment. He was born at 28 weeks and spent the first four months of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit, going on and off life support.

He is nonverbal and nonmobile, but his family has strived to give him as much care as possible. Josh relies on his family on everything from eating to bathing. His room and bathroom were on the second floor and he had to be carried all throughout the house.

As Josh continued to grow, those simple tasks proved to be an increasing challenge.

“It was getting impossible to take him up and down the stairs,” said Joelle Brummett, Josh’s mother.

In August 2018, the Home Builders Foundation, partnering with Rich-

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mond Homes and Van Dyk Construction, remodeled Josh’s home in northwest Parker to make it easier for Josh to take a shower or enter and exit their home. His family moved his bedroom to the main floor and HBF modified the first-floor bathroom specifically for Josh.

“Every time I push Josh’s wheelchair down the front ramp, or take him into his bathroom for a bath, I am humbled by how big of a difference it makes to not have to carry him up and down the stairs or tip his wheelchair back to get down the front steps of our house to leave,” Brummett said during a Feb. 17 celebration of the home’s renovation.

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Woman’s writing gives insight into world of combat service Kristine Otero is Army veteran who was deployed twice as machine gunner in Iraq

‘Misogyny, sexism, gender inequalities — it all exists in the military, but I tried not to let it affect me. For females, for me, this meant I had to try harder at everything.’

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A slim volume called “Still Coming Home,” an anthology of written works by local military veterans, grew out of the Denver Veterans Writing Workshop, which started in 2014. It was inspired by former Chairman Will Adams of the National Endowment for the Humanities, a Vietnam veteran and philosophy scholar.

“Explore the experience of war through the lens of the humanities,” he suggested. Can a veteran truly come home? Writing can help, Adams said.

Veterans Jason Arment and Stephen Dunn asked Colorado Humanities for assistance with starting the Denver workshop in 2016. Because Colorado Humanities had recently been awarded an Arts in Society grant, funded by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries and the Hemera Foundation (Boulder), it was able to say yes, and the workshop started in 2016.

Centennial resident Kristine Otero has regularly attended the once-amonth Sunday afternoon sessions and plans to continue. Her memory piece in “Still Coming Home” is called “Out of

Kristine Otero, in her piece “Still Coming Home”

Kristine Otero is a member of the Denver Veteran’s Writers Project.

COURTESY PHOTO Death: The Birth of a Combat Veteran.” It pushes into a reader’s mind and stays there.

We met for coffee and conversation recently.

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She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Liberty University and has started on a master’s degree in public administration through American Military University.

Her piece begins: “Prior to joining the Army, I existed as an extroverted, irresponsible girl of 22. I will refer to her as ‘she’ because we don’t have much in common except our shell …

She was desperate, grasping at anything that would hold her long enough to trap her and save her from her life. A contractual obligation to the Army did just that.” And more …

“To be able to hide in the middle of a group only made me stronger.”

The articulate Otero, who is 5 feet tall and very slender — but all muscle — lived in Germany for a couple years and was deployed to Iraq twice as a machine gunner. A machine gun fortunately broke down into three pieces so she was able to get it mounted without assistance. “By the time we deployed to Iraq, my world was so small that all I could see were the front and rear gun trucks — of the convoy. Nothing else mattered.”

“Misogyny, sexism, gender inequality — it all exists in the military, but I tried not to let it affect me. For females, for me, this meant I had to try harder at everything. I had to prove I was big enough, strong enough and tough enough mentally … My NCOs joked about selling me to the local nationals for a goat and two tomatoes. I only wanted one of the tomatoes …

“My battle buddy Joey Otero and I decided we loved each other enough to get married so that we could at least be together for the next few years, versus being stationed in separate places.

Knowing I was lesbian, we agreed our marriage would be a partnership of

two best friends, willing to try their hardest for each other.”

She credits him with saving her life. (They are no longer married, but remain close friends.)

“Having each other made the transition into the civilian world less shocking … Although I don’t know for sure where problems begin for veterans, I do know that very little of our thinking translates over to mundane life after combat. Almost immediately, I realized I operated in a fight-or-flight mode all the time. I operate in crisis mode all the time, but to the outside world it comes across as neurotic, a little obsessivecompulsive... In my PTSD brain, if everything is life or death, there is no room for error, no in-between.

Days must be regimented and follow a routine, a predetermined plan, and executed as if my survival depends on it …”

To her family, it seems “dramatic and unreasonable …”

As we spoke, Otero would periodically relax a bit, smile and speak happily of her fiancée and upcoming marriage — a wedding celebration at the beautiful Arvada Center is planned, and focus on that brings a change in her face and eyes. Close Army friends from across the country plan to be here with her — and Joey Otero will be her bridesmaid!

Contributors to the anthology have appeared at several locations in the area to share stories with an audience, including The Bookbar in Berkley. Also included is the Colorado Photographic Arts Center at 1070 Bannock St., where those who completed a 2018 Veterans Photographic Workshop series have exhibited work.

Otero and others will appear at March 2 at Ross Branch Library, 305 Milwaukee St., in Cherry Creek.

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February 28, 2019

MILESTONES Lena Aslan, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at Chadron State College.

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Chloe Peterson, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2018 dean’s list at the University of Sioux Falls. A sophomore, Peterson is majoring in communication studies, and theater and media studies.

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Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum’s Monthly Presentation: 6:45 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7 at Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Come hear stories of the old courthouse fire, the first church in town, the wild times at the Keystone Hotel and many more fun stories.

Refreshments will be served at 6:45pm with the presentation beginning at 7:00pm at the Philip S. Miller Library 100 S. Wilcox St. Castle Rock, CO 80104. For more information check out our website at castlerockhistoricalsociety.org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@ castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

2nd Annual International Festival: 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Parker Core Knowledge, 11661 North Pine Drive, Parker. Come taste and see cultures from around the world. View Google Expeditions of places you’ve always wanted to go to and enjoy entertainment from Scotland, India and Mexico! Admission is Free! Family fun event for all ages. Visit ckcs.net.

Castle Rock Elementary Sock Hop: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at Castle Rock Elementary School, 1103 Canyon Dr., Castle Rock. It’s a tradition that includes every grade level learning coordinated dances (the jitter bug, the Macarena, the popcorn dance and several others) and performing together in the gym.

Cost is $15 per student and free for adults and children under 3. Call 303-387-5000.

Lenten Fish Fry: 4 to 6:30 pm. Fridays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 12 in the Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church, 9056 E. Parker Rd., Parker. The Knights of Columbus are having a fish fry every Friday night in Lent except Good Friday. We serve delicious fried fish, baked fish or nuggets with cole slaw, fried or baked potato, mac and cheese, and dinner rolls. Ice tea, lemonade and coffee are free. Prices: Family, $29.00, over 12 years, $10.00, 5 - 12 years, $5.00, and kids under 5 are FREE! Homemade desserts are $.50 to $1.00. Take-out / drive-thru are available. Come and enjoy a delicious fish dinner in Brownstein Hall at Ave Maria Church. Call Len Bertagnolli at 720-468-2630 for more information.

Visit the Kids Consignment Sale by MOMS: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9 at The Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock. Join the hundreds of people to shop for your baby and children’s items, including children’s clothing, baby gear and activities, toys, books, games, bedding, sports equipment, backpacks, Easter attire, furniture (including cribs), nursing equipment, maternity wear, and more. For more information about the sale or to find out about Mothers of Multiples Society, visit mothersofmultiples.com.

Art & Music Video Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 at Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 East Mainstreet. Each morning, campers will create pop art based on the art of famous artists like Warhol, Lichtenstein and Stella, to name a few!

Inspiration will come from food, music, products and comics, and many mediums will be explored. Each afternoon campers will work together to star in and create an age-appropriate group music video. A professionally edited final product will be posted online for all to see! Ages 7-11. Please pack a nut-free lunch each day; daily snacks will be provided. Register at DCL.org or call 303-791-7323 for more information.

Superhero Movie Making & LEGO Camp: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22 at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller, 100 S. Wilcox St. Each action-packed morning, kids will write, act, direct and collaborate as a group to create a liveaction superheroes vs. villains mini movie.

A professionally edited final movie will be posted online for all to see! Each afternoon, kids will design and build LEGO superhero vehicles and hideouts, then use their ingenuity and imaginations to save a city from the forces of conflict. Ages 7-11. Please pack a nut-free lunch each day; daily snacks will be provided. Register at DCL.org or call 303791-7323 for more information.

Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. To place a calendar item, go to eventlink.coloradocommunitymedia.com.

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February 28, 2019

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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.

Simla Historical Society: meets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simla Library. Discuss local historical preservation and share stories of Simla’s past. Learn more at pplibraries.org Sky Cliff Center Caregiver Support Group: 1011:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month at 4600 E. Highway 86, Castle Rock. For information, or to let the center know you’re coming, call 303-814-2863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff. org. Go to www.skycliff.org 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 Sue Huseby, 970376-5236 or email sebcbeemail@gmail. com. Go to southeastbeekeepingclub.com.

STEAM Activities: 4-6 p.m. Mondays and 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at the Simla Library (get help with homework, too); 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library; 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org.

Story Time: Help your little one build literacy skills by interacting with engaging stories, followed by a craft. Kids and adults alike make new friends. Drop in: noon to 4 p.m.

Mondays and 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Elbert Library; 10 am.

Wednesdays at the Elizabeth Library; 11 a.m.

Wednesdays at the Simla Library; 1 p.m.

Thursdays at the Elizabeth Library; 11 a.m.

Fridays at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Teen Craft Works: Come make creative crafts from recycled and new materials.

Tweens welcome too. Meets from 4-5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org Teen Game Night: Enjoy table top and video games from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org Teen Time: Hang out, get homework done, play games from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org.

Therapeutic Riding: Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Franktown provides equine assisted activities and therapies for children and adults with disabilities and/ or other therapeutic or rehabilitative needs.

The ranch provides financial assistance for individuals that could not otherwise afford to participate through sponsorships and donations. Call 303-817-6531 or visit our website at www.prtr.org.

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Six Cardinal wrestlers earned trips to state tourney Elizabeth High has young team with a lot of promise

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Elizabeth High School was well represented as six qualified to compete in the Class 3A division at the Feb. 21-23 state wrestling tournament at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

Regional tournaments are the qualifying competition for state. The Elizabeth wrestlers advanced to state by finishing in the top four in their weight divisions at the Feb. 15-16 regional tournament held at Jefferson High School.

Cardinals coach Robert Chavez said the Cardinals are a young team this season with only three seniors on the roster.

“This has been a good season for us even though we are a fairly young team,” the coach said during the regional tournament. “I felt at the start of the season that our team had a lot of potential. All our wrestles got better during the regular season and it paid off for all our guys. I am pleased at the success all our wrestlers had this season as well as here at regionals.”

At regionals, Abe Leonard led the

Elizabeth’s Gage Dauenbaugh battles to take his Mullen opponent to the mat during the Feb. 16 regional wrestling tournament finals held at Jefferson High School.

Dauenbaugh finished second in the 220-pound weight class. TOM MUNDS list of Elizabeth state qualifiers. Leonard, who finished sixth at state last year, earned a return trip to state by winning the regional championship as he pinned his 180-pound opponent in the finals.

Other Cardinals that merited a trip to state include Elizabeth 113-pounder

Kris Kramer, who finished second in his weight bracket; Connor Evans, who finished fourth at 132 pounds; Brewer Winkle, who finished third at 145 pounds; Spencer Winkle, who finished fourth at 160 pounds; and Gage Dauenbaugh, who finished second at 220 pounds.

“Competition in regionals is pretty tough because there are always a lot of good 3A wrestlers at regionals,” Dauenbaugh said. “At regionals we do meet guys you have wrestled before.

Meeting a guy you have wrestled helps some times because you know his style and how he wrestles.”

Cardinal twin brothers Brewer and Spencer Winkle also qualified for state as Brewer finished third at 145 pounds and Spencer took fourth place at 160 pounds.

“We have been wrestling each other since we were little,” Brewer said.

“We have a mat at home and we just wrestle each other. When I graduate I don’t plan to continue to wrestle. My plans are to go to college and major in business management and then go into the Navy.”

Spencer agreed there has been a rivalry between him and his twin brother when they wrestle.

“It gets pretty intense at times,” he said. “It sometimes gets so intense we have been known to exchange punches.”

He said after graduation to join the military.

“I plan to join the Marines and be a member of a search and rescue team,” he said. “I want to be one of the guys who go to help people, whether we get there on the ground or by chopper.”

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Need: Volunteer for special projects, training volunteers help with patrol, fingerprinting, classes or provide clerical and administrarecords keeping, community event security tive support. Volunteer for a few hours a services, disaster response and manageweek or occasionally as needed. ment (wildfire, tornado, blizzard, flood, Contact: literacyvolunteercolorado@gmail. disaster relief, etc.).

Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or com or 720-251-3141. Go to Literacycolorado. older; retired individuals are great. Must org to volunteer for literacy providers nearcomplete a employment application, pass a est you. background check, and complete interviews. After being sworn in, in the first three Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps months of membership, complete a miniDouglas/Elbert Task Force: Provides asolder adults stay independent. Serves all of mum of 45 hours of orientation and training sistance to people in Douglas and Elbert Douglas County curriculum. After this 90-day probationary counties who are in serious economic need, Need: Volunteers who can provide transporperiod, members must log a minimum of 10 at risk of homelessness or in similar crisis. tation, light housekeeping, handyman and hours of month and attend monthly trainNeed: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, companion services to seniors. ing meetings. Persons ages 15-20, may join client services and the thrift store Treasures Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old the Elbert County Sheriffs Explorer POST on Park Street. and have a valid driver’s license and auto that is associated with the Posse.

Contact: Marion Dahlem, 303-688-1114, x32 insurance.

Public Notice Contact: David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com Contact: 303-814-4300, neighbornetwork@ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING douglas.co.us or dcneighbornetwork.org. or 303-646-5456. Go toFOR http://www.elbertDumb Friends League Harmony Equine SPECIAL EVENT CENTER countysheriff.com/posse.html; print out Center: Cares for homeless horses and CASE NUMBER SU-18-0041 and complete an employment application other equines.

Parker NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 31242 Senior Center: Provides services to RD., Sheriff’s KIOWA, CO 80107 local seniors. and turn it into theWEDEMEYER Elbert County Need: Volunteers to work with horses and PROPERTY SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR A Office in Kiowa, “Attn: DavidUSE, Peontek.” other opportunities.

Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to the SPECIAL PURSUANT TO ELBERT COUNTY REGULATIONS. Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a center for a hot meal, to appointments, to Girl Scouts of Colorado THE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BEFORE THE background check, and be able to commit the grocery store, and more.

PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE 19TH DAY Need: Troop leaders, support, to at least three hours a week for three Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

OFoffice MARCH, 2019, INadminisTHE ELBERT COUNTY BUILDING, COMMISSIONERS’ BOARD trative help and more months.

ROOM, 215 COMANCHE STREET, KIOWA, Age requirement: Men and women, 18P.M. andOR ASThe Other Information: Two-hour orientation Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback COLORADO, AT 7:00 SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE. older provides an overview of the services proriding program for children and adults with -ANDTHE HEARING IS TO BE HELD BEFORE THE Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, vided, learn about the volunteer opportunidisabilities.

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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON inquiry@gscolorado.org 1-877-404-5708 ties, take a tour of the center, and talk with Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, THE 10 or DAY OF APRIL, 2019, IN THE ELBERT COUNTY BUILDING, COMMISSIONstaff and volunteers. during and after lessons, as well as to walk ERS’ BOARD ROOM, 215 COMANCHE Hospice at Home STREET, KIOWA, COLORADO, AT 1 P.M., Contact: 303-751-5772 or go to ddfl.org. alongside clients as they ride to help keep OR SOON THEREAFTER AS POSSIBLE. Need: help patientsASand their families with them securely on their horses. Volunteers CONTACT ELBERT COUNTY COMMUNITY respite care, videotaping, massage and Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse: Supports the also needed to help with administrative DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR MORE other tasks. Training is available.

Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and the Office tasks and fundraising.

INFORMATION: 303-621-3185. of Emergency Management with detentions Contact 303-698-6404 Requirements: Volunteers who help with A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PART OF THE SW ¼ OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 8, support, patrol, administrative duties, event lessons must be at least 14 years old and SOUTH, RANGE 62 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., Literacy Coalition of Colorado: Volunteer toOF COLORsecurity, emergency services support, and attend a three-hour training session.

COUNTY OF ELBERT, STATE BEING MORE DEPublic Notice support literacy inADO, MetroDenver and PARTICULARLY impact call-outs as need arises.

Contact: volunteercoordinator@therightstSCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: literacy programs.

Need: With proper training and clearances, epinc.org or go to www.therightstepinc.org.

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Court Appointed Special Advocates: Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org.

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ASSE International Student Exchange Program: Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries.

Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 AYUSA: International Youth Exchange Program: Promotes quality exchange programs for high school students from around the world.

Need: Host families for international high school students ages 15-18 studying in the Denver area.

Requirements: To provide students with a safe home, meals and transportation for 5-10 months. All family types are considered. Must fill out onlilne application and pass background check.

Contact: Adrienne Bivens, 720-467-6430 or abivens@ayusa.org. Go to www.ayusa.org.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more.

Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries.

Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE 31242 WEDEMEYER RD., KIOWA, CO 80107 PROPERTY SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIAL USE, PURSUANT TO ELBERT COUNTY REGULATIONS.

NOTE: FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DESCRIPTION THE BEARINGS ARE BASED ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SW ¼ OF SECTION 29 ASSUMED TO BEAR SOUTH 89° 50’ 14” EAST,2640.4 FEET.MONUMENTED BY A #6 REBAR FLUSH WITH THE GROUND AT THE SW CORNER AND A #4 REBAR 0.25.BELOW GROUND AT THE SE CORNER OF SAID SW ¼.COMMENCING AT THE SW CORNER OF SAID SW ¼ OF SECTION 29 THENCE ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SW ¼ SOUTH 89° 50’ 14” EAST, 66.36’ TO THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) LINE OF COUNTY ROAD 65-73 AND THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING: THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY ROW LINE NORTH 02° 19’ 16” WEST, 205.60 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE.THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LIE ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, WHOSE CENTER BEARS N 87° 40’ 44” E, 1970.00 FEET THRU A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 20° 23’ 26”, AN ARC LENGTH OF 701.08 FEET, WHOSE CHORD BEARS N 07° 52’ 27” E, 697.39 FEET, TO A POINT OF TANGENCY;THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE N 18° 04’ 10” E, 408.18 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE S ½ OF SAID SW ¼; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTH LINE N 89° 44’ 29” E, 2336.13 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID S ½ SW ¼ BEING A 3” ALUMINUM MONUMENT; THENCE ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SW ¼ S 01° 03’ 38” E, 1302.38 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SW ¼; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF THE SW ¼ N 89° 50’ 14” W, 2574.04 FEET, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.

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Notice To Creditors Public Notice NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Vernon Harvey Finkbeiner; a/k/a Vernon H. Finkbeiner; a/k/a Vernon Finkbeiner; a/k/a Vern Finkbeiner, Deceased Case Number: 19PR30000 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before June 15, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.

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Public notice is given on December 12, 2018, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a minor child has been filed with the Elbert County Court.

The Petition requests that the name of Leilani Marie Posada-Stanfield be changed to Leilani Marie Stanfield Case No.: 19 C 5 By: Jefeen Jenkins, Clerk of Court / Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 24241 First Publication: February 21, 2019 Last Publication: March 7, 2019 Publisher: Elbert County News

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“The village of people — HBF, Van Dyk Construction and Richmond American Homes — who helped create these accessible spaces for him are truly remarkable human beings.

They give me hope for a brighter future for Josh and for all of us,” Brummett continued.

The Home Builders Foundation estimates the total cost of the modifications to be about $20,000. The family received the modifications at no cost.

Van Dyk construction built the ramp as part of the HBF’s Blitz Build event, a three-day annual event with more than 200 volunteers building ramps for homes across the Denver area.

“The recepients become like family to the Home Builders Foundation,” said John Keith, an HBF board member. “I see a lot of tough situations: Injuries, diseases, people’s lives changed because of an accident. I don’t do it to make myself feel better, but you come away from one of these site visits and think it could happen to any of us at any time and you appreciate what you have.”

The HBF is a Denver metro area nonprofit that modifies homes to make them accessible so that individuals living with a disability can live safe, independent lives once again. After

February 28, 2019F receiving the Josh’s request for assistance, the HBF visited the home to assess the project and began sourcing a Project Captain to complete the work.

The HBF has helped nearly 1,600 individuals with disabilities remain in their homes with dignity and independence. The mission of the Home Builders Foundation is to build independence, provide opportunities and elevate lives for individuals and families with disabilities in the community. For more information, visit www.hbfdenver. org.

The HBF presented a thank you plaque to Don Laws, director of construction at Richmond Homes, at the Feb. 17 ceremony.

“You see a family like this that has overwhelmingly shown their appreciation for it,” Laws, said. “If it doesn’t make you feel good there’s something wrong with you. We don’t get a chance to do good much in this world, but when you do, especially in a case like this, it’s really gratifying.”

Brummett said the new modifications to their home have allowed their son to grow.

“I think the ways Josh has changed me the most is recognizing how small things can be so monumentally beautiful,” Brummett said. “There’s a boy with a mind and everything in there, its just super hard to get out. But when it does come out, it’s amazing.”

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Trading Card Club: Bring your cards (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering) from 4-7 p.m.

Mondays at the Kiowa Library. pplibraries.org.

Unplugged Café: Play board games, jacks, marbles, hopscotch, other vintage games or create your own games. Get help with homework if needed. Drop in from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Simla Library. pplibraries.org.

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.

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.

Widowed Men and Women of America sponsors social events for members to meet people who have shared life experiences. Members live in the Denver metro area and surrounding communities.

Contact Dorothy at 303-794-7547 or Les at 303797-1209, or go to www.widowedamerica.org to find a group that works best for you.

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. 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

The Write Group: A community of young writers for tweens, teens and young adults meets from 4-5 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at the Elizabeth Library. pplibraries.org 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 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

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

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

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