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March 12 is mailing date for Elizabeth ballots Voters will make decisions on mayor, trustees, proposed lodging tax

BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

The class just started their new unit, and will research, create pamphlets, and construct small bridges in groups. Whittaker goes on to describe the different types of bridges around the world, and iconic examples of each, like the Golden Gate and Brooklyn Bridges. As he speaks, the grinding of the pencil sharpener sounds again as the student with the recently sharpened pencil performs his task once more with renewed vigor.

Elizabeth will begin sending mailin ballots for this year’s municipal election to registered voters starting March 12, about three weeks before the completed ballots must be received by the town clerk’s office.

Elizabeth residents will elect a mayor and make choices for two seats on the town board of trustees, and they will vote on whether to approve a proposal to enact a lodging tax.

“This will be a mail-in ballot election,” said Amanda Moore, Elizabeth town clerk. “The first day we are allowed to send ballots to voters is March 12. We expect to mail out about 800 ballots. Registered voters who do not receive a ballot in the mail can pick one up from our office any time up to Election Day, which is April 3. To count, the ballots must be returned by to the Elizabeth town clerk’s office by no later than 7 p.m.

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Elizabeth Middle School teacher Brandon Whittaker plans to ramp up the STEAM program through hands-on building projects.

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Elizabeth Middle students pick up STEAM Enthused educator shares love of material with curious learners

BY JULIE A. TAYLOR SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Brandon Whittaker stands at the front of the classroom and asks for silence. The chatter becomes whispers, then silence, with the exception of one student who sharpens his

pencil; it must have been brand new or extremely dull because he grinds loudly, examines, and breaks the quiet again as he cranks the sharpener energetically.

In a soft voice, Whittaker, the 41-year-old STEAM teacher at Elizabeth Middle School, tells his students to glue the latest handouts into their composition books. The graph paper inside the books holds volumes of handwritten notes, and various instructions on how to make balsa wood race cars, an egg drop, and now, a section on bridges.

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GOP governor candidates avoid squabbles in forum Stapleton, Coffman, Mitchell, Robinson jockey to stand out on issues

Democrat candidates’ forum upcoming

BY ELLIS ARNOLD EARNOLD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Powerful statewide positions and big family names — think Bush and Romney — hover over the Republican race for governor.

But political posturing about being an outsider was also on display at a GOP candidates’ forum in Denver that saw four hopefuls discuss energy, transportation and job training.

“I come to you as a family man,” said Victor Mitchell, a businessman from Castle Rock who called himself an outsider. “I’ve never signed anything but a paycheck.”

Mitchell served in the state Legislature from 2007-09 and had about $2.2 million on hand as of February. And he wasn’t the only one to position himself as a common-sense newcomer — Doug Robinson, a former investment banker and a Mitt Romney nephew, stressed his experience in the technology industry.

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From left, gubernatorial candidates Walker Stapleton, state treasurer; Victor Mitchell, former state representative of Castle Rock; Doug Robinson, former investment banker; and Cynthia Coffman, state attorney general, just after a Feb. 21 Republican candidates’ forum. The event was hosted at the History Colorado Center in Denver by the Colorado Business Roundtable and the Denver Business Journal. ELLIS ARNOLD dent George W. Bush, came out aggressively after the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, drawing a clear line and sounding confident enough to look past his GOP opponents. Cynthia Coffman, state attorney general, sounded some moderate notes, touted her experience in office and even got some laughs along the way. The forum steered mostly clear of personal or

even policy-based attacks among the Republican candidates.

Here’s what the candidates had to say on transportation, energy and job training at the Feb. 21 forum hosted at the History Colorado Center by the Denver Business Journal and the Colorado Business Roundtable, an organization that advocates for business interests in legislation.

Training for future Vocational education, sometimes called career and technical education, is necessary in bridging Colorado’s rural-urban economic divide, Mitchell said.

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The classroom is decorated with recent projects from this semester and last. On display are bridges, race cars, dangling stars constructed from metal, ceiling tiles bearing pre-teen artwork, plus bold lettering in multiple languages around the room’s walls that states: “Learning to live in a technical world.”

The class is composed of students enrolled for various reasons, but true to the STEAM stereotype, consists mainly of boys. A ratio of 14 boys to four girls illustrates the current effort to draw women into careers in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.

Cassy Perry, 14, said it “sometimes feels weird,” since she has never been in a class with that much imbalance.

But of all the students who should be taking that class, Perry certainly belongs.

“I’m hoping to become an aerospace engineer,” she said.

She enjoys Whittaker’s class because he is strict on chatter, and keeps the students active. “I like building things,” she said.

Without embarrassment, Whittaker said he does not try to be a popular teacher, and has no intention of trying for that achievement. His goal is simple. He wants the kids to learn, which he does mainly through handson activities.

“What I try to really do is get the kids into a way of thinking where they solve problems,” Whittaker said.

‘I use the process of building, which the kids love to do. When I do talk about physics and math, it’s directly applicable to what they’re going to do.’

Brandon Whittaker STEAM teacher at Elizabeth Middle School

So instead of daily lectures and textbook readings, Whittaker uses tactile approaches. Something as simple as folding paper airplanes served as a lesson on aerodynamics.

“I use the process of building, which the kids love to do,” Whittaker said.

“When I do talk about physics and math, it’s directly applicable to what they’re going to do.”

Principal Pamela Eschief took on Whittaker in 2017 in an effort to bolster the middle school’s STEAM program.

“We hired Brandon as the technology teacher because he had so much knowledge and excitement for the program,” Eschief said. “Brandon is very patient and very willing to work with all students. He listens to the students’ ideas and helps them improve on their projects to make them better.”

Whittaker, who has taught STEAM for more than 15 years in Aruba, Guatemala, China and schools around Colorado, did not end up teaching middle-schoolers by chance.

“In high school, kids already fermented ideas in their heads about

what they want to be,” he said. “But they only have ideas about what they want to be in middle school.”

Just as teaching middle school was not by chance, neither was the location, which harkens back to his own

education at Elizabeth High School.

He, his wife and their two kids now live in the town of Elizabeth.

“I really try to make this as rigorous as I can,” he said. “We have a lot of problems in this world. We have to have people who can figure it out. I believe we can engineer ourselves out of these problems.”

By teaching, Whittaker said he affects thousands of people over time, and he hopes they can apply the critical thinking skills learned in class, to the real world.

“I think the character traits that are special about Brandon is his willingness to help all students and staff,” Eschief said. “He has an excitement about the future of Elizabeth Middle School and where the students can go in the field of STEAM.”

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Emergency happening? Be among the first to know.

It only takes seconds to sign up for free emergency notifications at www.DouglasCountyCodeRED.com ensuring you will know via instant text alerts, emails or phone calls if an emergency or disaster is on the way or happening near you. Register today.

2040 Master Plan update Have you ever thought about what Douglas County might look like in 20 years? Residents can provide input on master plan topics, such as rural communities, nonurban land use, and community services at public outreach meetings. Please visit www.douglas.co.us/2040CMP for dates, times and locations of upcoming meetings.

Noxious weeds a problem?

Learn about the different types of noxious weeks, proper herbicide application techniques and the safe use of pesticides at the County’s Noxious Weed Symposium on March 17. For registration deadlines and more information visit www.douglas.co.us and search for Noxious Weed Management.

Interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting a child?

Attend a free information session from 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, March 26 at the Jubilee Fellowship Church, 9630 Lone Tree Pkwy in Lone Tree. For more information call 303-636-1KID or to register online visit www.collaborativefostercare.com/

Do you have a heart to serve and time to give?

Become a Ride Together volunteer driver! Attend the Lyft onboarding event Thursday, March 22, 5-8 p.m. at the Calvary Church of Castle Rock, 100 Caprice Drive, in Castle Rock. Volunteer drivers will receive a background check, physical exam, vehicle check, and a DMV check. Visit www.douglas.co.us/ride-together-dc/ for more information.

Two incumbents, Steve Gaither and Tammy Payne, are running unopposed for seats on the six-member Elizabeth Board of Trustees.

Gaither is completing a four-year term on the board while Payne became a board member to fill a vacancy and has been on the board for about six months.

Since there are two candidates for two trustee positions, the rules of the election state that the candidate with the most votes will serve a four-year term on the board of trustees and the other candidate will serve a two-year term.

Voters will select one of three candidates to serve four years as Elizabeth’s mayor. The three candidates are Rachel White, Megan Vasquez and Scott Walter. White has completed a two-year term and a four-year term on the board and served two years of her current four-year term as a member of the board of trustees and she is serving as the mayor pro tem.

Vasquez has served two years of a four-year term of the board of trustees. If either White or Vasquez is not elected mayor, they will serve the remainder of their term on the trustee board.

Walter has not served on the board of trustees.

Elizabeth has a term limit policy that limits members to 10 years of service on the board of trustees. Moore said most members usually voluntarily limit their service to eight years.

‘We do not have a motel or hotel here in Elizabeth and we don’t know of plans to build one in the town. The proposal is to have the tax on the books when a lodging facility is built.’

Grace Erickson, Elizabeth community development director

The ballot issue asks for voter approval for a lodging tax.

“The board of trustees unanimously approved placing the lodging tax question on the municipal ballot on Jan. 23,” said Grace Erickson, community development director. “We do not have a motel or hotel in Elizabeth and we don’t know of plans to build one in the town. The proposal is to have the tax on the books when a lodging facility is built.”

The issue was on the 2016 ballot and failed by a vote of 435 to 255.

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Florida school shooting spurs calls for action Protests planned to push lawmakers to pass stricter gun legislation

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The mass shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead has sparked calls for walkouts, sit-ins and other actions on school campuses across the United States, aimed at pushing lawmakers to pass tougher gun laws.

Organizers behind the Women’s March, an anti-Trump and female empowerment protest, called for a 17-minute walkout on March 14 to “protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods.”

The Network for Public Education, an advocacy organization for public schools, meanwhile, announced a “national day of action” on April 20, the anniversary of the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in south Jefferson County, in which two students opened fire on their classmates, killing

12 students and one teacher.

The organization is encouraging teachers and students to organize sit-ins, walkouts, marches and any other events to protest gun violence in schools.

“The politicians sit on their hands as our children and their teachers are murdered in their schools,” Diane Ravitch, the group’s president, and Carol Burris, its executive director, said in a post online.

The protest plans have circulated widely on social media, signaling that the outcry for new gun legislation may not fade away as it has after other recent mass shootings. Many of those shootings, including the deaths of 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012, led to a push for new gun laws, but those efforts stalled in Congress.

“We need to make this moment a movement and to actually make changes that need to happen in this country so that these kinds of weapons, AR-15s, are not in the hands of people who shouldn’t have them,” said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, a union representing teachers and other educators.

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My father sold Buicks.

When I was a kid, the But when he saw the 1958 debut of the new year Buicks, he moved down the automobiles was a very big street and sold Fords. deal. Maybe some of you Craig Marshall He brought home a new demo remember?

Smith once a month, and we pretended It happened in the fall, it was the family car. not the previous winter.

I am sure there are men and women We would be teased with full-page leaning into their computers somenewspaper ads and flashy television where, designing 2020, 2021, and 2022 commercials, and almost all of the automobiles.

American cars were debuted at about When I was in high school, freshthe same time. men who made a team were awarded Now it’s whenever they feel like it.

The first sign of trouble was the 1964 sweater numerals.

My numbers looked like the distant 1/2 Mustang. The 1964 Mustang had future, beyond my comprehension. been a huge success, and Ford was in We were assigned George Orwell’s high gear for the 1965 Mustang, but

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“1984” and that was even more incomprehensible. Then 1984 came and went.

Next stop? Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but first we were supposed to party like it was 1999.

Kubrick’s film was released in 1968.

Prince’s song was released in 1982.

I retired in 2003, and I kept the intention to myself for two years. They were very long years. I marked off the weeks on my calendars.

It’s been 15 years. Where did it go?

What did I do? Who was I with?

Hindsight, it is said, is 20/20. I am looking forward to the year 2020 already for two reasons. One for a reason I can’t tell you, and another for a reason I can: there will be a presidential election.

Things will start to warm up in 2019.

I expect it will be fraught with political thunder, layered with impressive promises, and scripted by Monty Python. I can’t wait.

I want you to get out “Dark Side of

the Moon,” and listen to “Time.”

K “You fritter and waste the hours in an offhand way.”

On his deathbed, David Cassidy said something that was more meaningful, I think, than anything else he had ever said or had ever done.

“So much wasted time.”

I have frittered and I have wasted.

I try not to anymore: There are far fewer calendar years left in my life than there were when I was handed my high school numerals.

When I was 14, I looked at men my age now, and thought they were walkP ing antiques. What were they doing out of bed?

Now I am one of them. It’s funny how that happens. You get up in the morning and go to work, and the next thing you know you’re getting discounts at the zoo.

Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident.

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In touch and staying in touch with those who mean so much

f we look back over the past several weeks, months, or even years, I would bet that we can think of some people in our lives that we wish we would have stayed in touch with more often.

Maybe it’s a parent, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, a sibling, a child, a WINNING friend, or maybe even WORDS a co-worker. Someone who we lost touch with and we realized that we could have done a better job of being the one to keep the connection going.

Maybe something got in the way. Perhaps it was distance, Michael Norton and the miles between the two of you just became a mile too far.

Or maybe it was a disagreement or a simple difference of opinion that was never quite resolved.

Here’s the one that might ring truer than the others, maybe we just didn’t invest the time to make a call, send an email, stay in touch via text, or even

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just stay connected through social media.

Now for me personally, my greataunt doesn’t have email, she doesn’t have a cell phone, and she is certainly not on social media of any kind. She lives in an assisted living residence now that my great-uncle has passed away.

The two of them were very good to my sister and me over the years. They never had children of their own, and I know they loved being there for us in so many ways. A painful confession for me is that there was a period of time where I lost touch with them, and it was all on me.

Each year they would send cards and call on birthdays and holidays, and in turn we would send a card back.

Unfortunately, it became the accepted norm in the rush and crush of life as I was “busy” and was doing everything I could for my own family.

I made the excuse that time was not my friend and just continued to accept that the occasional holiday card and seldom telephone call were okay.

Shame on me. These were two re-

ally important people in my life and I needed to fix that. I wrote them a very heartfelt letter, as I knew my uncle enjoyed writing. It was probably that they were so awesome that they never made me feel bad about our lack of communication, instead just expressed extraordinary gratitude that we were talking again and writing.

They lived in Maine, and as I lived in Colorado, it wasn’t like I could just drive over for a Sunday dinner. So we agreed to talk each week and continue writing. I also added sending a postcard from wherever I happened to be traveling to that week.

Reading this column might seem like you are subjected to torture, like being forced to watch someone else’s home videos. My intent is not to torture you, but to remind us all that there are people in our lives that are just too important to settle for a holiday card or seldom telephone call.

And I really don’t care what the cause of the lack of connection or communication might be, all I do know is that one day we will all realize that all we did was make excuses for not staying in touch.

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If it was a disagreement or fight, G that’s okay, forgive them and reach out. If it is just too many miles apart, so what, they have telephone calls, texts, emails, letters, Facetime and Skype and for that. If it is pride, have a good look in the mirror and talk with yourself, they were important to you and they are still important to you or you wouldn’t even be reading this far into my column.

And lastly, if you think that they don’t want to hear from you, even if P you were the one at fault, I promise you that they do.

What’s the worst thing that can happen? The person doesn’t respond? Well at least you put in the effort. What’s the best thing that can happen? You reconnected with people who have always meant something to you. These L are the people we stay in touch with and who we hope to stay in touch with forever.

By the way, my great-aunt is still alive. We stay in touch each week and I send her flowers every month.

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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 eccog.com for information and each month’s schedule.

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 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 drivethrough 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.

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.

Get a Jump on College: 9 a.m. to 1p.m.

Saturday, March 3 at Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., Castle Rock. Students can take a free practice ACT, SAT or P-SAT, and parents will attend workshops on how to pay for college, admission guidelines and tips for taking the ACT and SAT. Students, bring 2-3 sharpened pencils, a calculator, snack and bottled water. Seating is limited. Go to https://ibpo.wufoo.com/ forms/2018-act-sat-and-psat-practiceexam/ to sign up.

Practice Your English: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet. Lively, informal conversation on everyday topics for intermediate to advanced English learners. Ages 17-plus. Registration required; 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Lifetree Café Discussion Group: 5-6 p.m.

Monday, March 5 (You’ve Got a Problem: Your One-Hour Guide to Making Better Decisions) at DAZBOG, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe. com.

Colorado Republican Caucus: 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6. Find caucus location and register at www.cologop.org

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Before moving into her assisted living apartment, she was quite the gardener, and she loves flowers so very much. It’s the best 30-60 minutes of my week, and the best use of a little extra cash that I can think of.

So how about you? What are you waiting for? Is there someone you really need to reconnect with and make

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.

Hummingbirds of the Front Range: 1 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Presented by Tom Bush, owner of the Front Range Birding Company. Visitors and new members welcome. Visit douglascountygardenclub.org.

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.

Local History Films and Popcorn: 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 7 at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Channel 8 film will highlight the history of the Cherokee Castle. Also, learn about the moving of the train depot, which is now the Castle Rock Museum in a film by the society.

“A Landmark for All” is a film on the history of Castle Rock, which was produced by local historians. Refreshments served at 6:45 p.m. Go to www.castlerockhistoricalsociety. org or contact the Castle Rock Museum at 303-814-3164, museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

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.

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 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 sure that they know how you feel about them? They are only a phone call, text, email, letter, or postcard away. I would love to hear all about how you stay in touch at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we can put pride and excuses aside to reconnect with those who are most important to us, 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.

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 program 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.

Emergency Preparedness Clinic: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 21 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds, 95 Ute Ave., Kiowa. The Preparing Your Horse for a Disaster Situation clinic will focus on prioritizing, making prior

arrangements, identifying your horse, preparing your facilities and more. Afterward, a trailer loading clinic will follow from 1-4 p.m. Space is limited. Call 303-688-0553 or email nccadams3@gmail.com to RSVP. 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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Four finalists named for Elizabeth town administrator STAFF REPORT

Four finalists have been named in the search for a new town administrator for Elizabeth.

More than 80 candidates submitted information for the position, which has been filled by Interim Town Administrator Aden Hogan since January 2017. The candidates were screened through a series of questionnaires and background checks.

The top four candidates being considered are: • Matt Cohrs, assistant to the city

manager in Greenwood Village; • Mike Connor, municipal service manager for HR Green and Co.; • Mike Maudlin, former police chief in Mead; and • Greg Tuliszewski, police chief in Hayden.

The public is invited to meet the candidates at an open house from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 2 at Town Hall in Eliza-

PROTESTS

schools until gun laws are changed.

David Berliner, a professor of education at Arizona State University who also participated in the plans for the April 20 protest, said he would support such a boycott.

He recalled watching a television news report about the Feb. 14 shooting at an airport.

“I’m crying, and I’m watching all the people all around me crying, and I just said, ‘This has got to stop,’” he said.

Clare Schexnyder, a mother of a middle-school student in Decatur, Georgia, said she wants moms to take their kids out of school for a day to make a statement.

She said a private Facebook page she launched announcing a meeting of her Stop School Shootings group after the Florida shooting attracted more than 7,000 followers overnight.

Her protest is planned for March 14.

“President Trump talked about the American carnage in the United States.

This is the American carnage,” she said.

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Weingarten said she was part of the discussions about the April 20 protest.

What gives the Florida shooting more potential to spark change, she said, is that the students themselves got angry really quickly and demanded it.

Teenage survivors of the recent shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have become advocates for gun control, sparring with gun-rights activists on social media and calling for safer gun laws at vigils and in television interviews.

Thousands of angry students, parents and residents demanded stricter gun control laws on Feb. 17 at a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is about 20 miles from the site of the shooting in Parkland.

Some people in online posts called for a Civil Rights-era style boycott of

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YMCA Denver has released 2018 summer day camp schedule for Denver Metro Area With the chill in the air, it may seem too early to start planning for summer, but local programs and organizations have released their 2018 summer camp calendars. The themed programs are being held at different dates and times depending on location between May and August.

Some of the 2018 week-long camps being held between May and August include:

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Work hard! Play Hard: The day camp is scheduled for early June, where local youth will participate in a vigorous week of sports.

Registration for summer day camps started on Feb. 12. To participate in the camps, the cost is $195 for non-members per week, and $190 for members. A mandatory $25 deposit is required for every camp you register for. There is a $35 registration fee for each child. For information, visit the YMCA website at www.denverymca.org.

Gold Rush: Campers will experience the places and events that make Colorado unique.

Under the Sea: Bring your submarine and sunscreen. The July camp will explore the world of pools and water parks.

Y Camp Throwdown: Discover what you are capable of in a week of friendly competition, starting June 18.

Get your body moving while learning new leadership skills.

You’re bacon me crazy: Bring your appetite during food week. The food week camps will be held at various locations in July.

Mighty jungle: Discover creatures that slither, crawl, swing, climb and run during the adventurous week in July.

T.H.O.R: Today’s heroes or rapscallion: Be a hero or a rapscallion, or villain, during crimefighting week.

Mad Science: Create anything you put your mind to in a week of science exploration and learning.

Take part in a variety of experiments and activities.

Imaginarium: Lear, play and experiment during the week all about using your imagination.

Rock the Decades: Here’s where the real fun begins with a week of sporting the hair, clothes and learning the history by decade. Dance moves will be involved.

Holidaze: Halloween and Christmas in July could be fun. With this week, campers will get to celebrate some of their favorite holidays.

H2 Oh Year!: Swim, splash, slide and soak it all in during the swim week.

Staycation: Sometimes it’s fun to stay and enjoy the friends living nearby over summer break.

Engage with those friends in local camp activities.

Summer Rewind: To end summer with a band, campers will celebrate the start of school with trips and games.

YMCA Camp locations in the Denver Metro Area include: Adams County

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• Belle Creek Charter School - 10693 Belle Creek Blvd., Henderson • Monterey Community School – 2201 McElwain Blvd., Denver • Reunion Rec Center - 17910 E. Parkside Dr. North, Commerce City

• Cook Park Recreation Center - 7100 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver • Conservatory Green at Stapleton - 8499 Stoll Place, Denver • Denver Green School - 6700 E. Virginia Ave., Denver • Dora Moore Elementary - 846 Corona St., Denver • Downtown Denver Expeditionary School - 1860 Lincoln St, Denver • Holm Elementary - 3185 S Willow St, Denver • Isabella Bird Community School -2701 N. Lima St, Denver • McKinley Thatcher Elementary- 1230 S. Grant St, Denver • Scheitler Recreation Center - 5031 West 46th Avenue, Denver • Schlessman Family YMCA - 2625 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver • Southwest Family YMCA - 5181 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver

Arvada • Allendale Elementary- 5900 Oak Street, Arvada • Kinder Camp for ages 4-6 at Duncan YMCA - 6350 Eldridge St., Arvada • Susan M. Duncan Family YMCA - 6350 Eldridge Street, Arvada • Three Creeks K-8 - 19486 W. 94th Ave, Arvada • Weber Elementary - 8725 W. 81st Place, Arvada

Aurora • Dartmouth Elementary- 3050 S Laredo St., Aurora • Global Village Academy Aurora - 403 S Airport Blvd, Aurora • Murphy Creek K-8 - 1400 S. Old Tom Morris Road, Aurora • Wheatlands - 6601 South Wheatlands Parkway, Aurora • Vista PEAK Exploratory - 24551 E. 1st Ave., Aurora

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Golden • Shelton Elementary - 420 Crawford St., Golden

Lakewood • Dennison Elementary (Exploration Education Camp) - 401 Independence St, Lakewood • Vivian Elementary - 10500 W. 25th Ave, Lakewood

Littleton • Littleton Family YMCA - 11 West Dry Creek Court, Littleton

Parker • Global Village Parker - 18451 Ponderosa Dr., Parker

ATHENA PROJECT CAMPS Week-long camps for girls 6th–10th grade in playwriting, visual arts, fashion design, storytelling for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and improv.

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2018 Summer day camp programs Arvada Creekside Cubs Older Tots: For 4-year-olds and 5-year-olds with preschool experience.

Sign up for either or both 4-week sessions.

For information, call or email Michele at (303)421-1119, or CampbellCottages@ ApexPRD.org. The camp is located at Campbell Cottages, 10425 W. 64th Pl. Arvada.

Ensemble Theatre Company: Ensemble Theatre Company is a children’s theatre dedicated to creating a professional theatre experience for children while teaching basic theatre skills. For kids ages 7-14. The summer program is hosted at 6165 Ames St., in Arvada. For more information, visit the website at

www.ensembletheatrecompanyetc.com/ etccamps.html.

Team 7-12 camps: The ultimate choice in recreational day camps. Staff provides a fun, varied, yet structured program. Each week is a fun-filled package of activities, including sports, swimming, crafts, outdoor games and a Friday field trip. The 7-12 camps are being held at two locations, including the Secrest Recration Center, located at 6820 W. 66th Ave. Arvada. The second location is the Apex Center, located at 13150 W. 72nd Ave. Arvada Tiny Tot Summer Camp: For 3-year-olds (birthday on or before June 1) and 4-yearolds who have not had preschool experience.

The summer season includes two 4-week sessions, Jun. 6-Jun. 29 and Jul. 6-Jul.

27. For information, call or email Michele at (303)421-1119, or CampbellCottages@ ApexPRD.org. The camp is located at Campbell Cottages, 10425 W. 64th Pl. Arvada.

South Suburban Park and Recreation District Camp Xplosion Goodson: The camps is for area youth between the ages of 11 and 14, between May and August. The Goodson Camp is held Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is held at the Goodson Recreation Center, located at 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. For more information, contact Jessica Skiera at JSkiera@ssprd.org.

Camp Xplosion Lone Tree: The camps is for area youth between the ages of 11 and 14, between May and August. The Lone Tree Camp is held Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is held at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, located at 10249 Ridgegate Circle. For more information, contact Jessica Skiera at JSkiera@ssprd.org.

Club Goodson: The camps is for area youth between the ages of 5 through 10, between May and August. The Goodson Camp is held Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The camp is held at the Goodson Recreation Center, located at 6315 SEE SUMMER, NEXT PAGE

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FARM CAMPS Join us for a week on the farm to dig in the dirt, meet farm animals and connect with nature!

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Northglenn Youth Theatre Academy offers camps, classes, workshops and personalized training for young actors of all ages and abilities.

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Coding with Kids: Coding with Kids offers a variety of STEM summer camps for children of all skill levels from ages 5 to 17.

A proven curriculum drives engagement and learning outcomes, while our small class sizes ensure plenty of personalized attention. Camp themes include game development, Minecraft Modding, and robotics and electronics. Learn more at www.codingwithkids.com/#!/.

Butterfly Pavilion: At the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster step to Water’s Edge and see an underwater world full of sea

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“Apprenticeship periods of five years (have) a tremendous chilling effect,” Mitchell said. “We’re not teaching vocational classes in schools, especially our rural schools.”

Doing so would “make sure that Colorado is very much open for business,” he added. Stapleton echoed that point, saying the state should be a better partner in making sure companies can fill the jobs they offer.

“We have candidates on the Democratic side that are telling people everyone should go to college and ... be saddled with debt, and the jobs won’t be waiting for them,” Stapleton said.

Investing in vocational training could come from current state funds, he said.

Coffman supported incentivizing skills training done on the job for employees who are just starting out.

Robinson took the opportunity to again talk up his experience in a technology nonprofit, KidsTek, which provides technology-based education programs, and said businesses should lead on filling the gaps rather than the government.

Roads, bridges and other ‘modes’ The candidates offered varying degrees of support for spending on multimodal transportation, or transportation that includes public transport like the RTD light rail.

“I was in the (former Gov. Bill) Owens administration when we did the T-REX project,” said Coffman, who

‘We’re not teaching vocational classes in schools, especially our rural schools.’

Victor Mitchell GOP candidate for governor

was Owens’ chief legal counsel. Coffman said extra money Colorado will take in due to the recent federal tax cuts should be used for transportation spending and that a percentage should go toward the light rail, which she says the state must get more people to use in order for it to be successful.

Other candidates beat around the multimodal question, though.

“Remember that business-school class?” Robinson asked the crowd.

“Commerce follows infrastructure.”

Rural roads like U.S. Highway 24, not just Interstate 25, need to be widened, Robinson said. When the moderator asked about other forms of transportation, he added, “Sure, I think you have to do (multimodal) as well, but it’s really about our roads.”

Mitchell said that the Colorado Department of Transportation is badly managed and would use the state’s Legislative Audit Committee in a performance-based way to evaluate it.

Colorado can’t have “a first-world economy with a third-world infra-

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structure,” Stapleton said, adding that the head of CDOT would be an engineer “when I’m governor.” He stressed roads and bridges specifically and mentioned doing more for rural areas.

Fracking and renewables The candidates all opposed giving local governments more control over drilling for oil and gas, and also opposed raising the current state requirement that investor-owned utilities generate 30 percent of their electricity from renewable energy by 2020.

“You know where the Democrats stand — they want to put the thumb of government in favor of one kind of energy over another,” Robinson said, adding that “renewables are fine” but should compete in the market without government help.

Robinson implied that fracking doesn’t cause pollution, and Stapleton said it can be done safely. The Environmental Protection Agency in 2015 found that fracking has not led to widespread impacts on drinking water, but did find that drinking water was affected in some cases and that fracking fluid has reached surface water and groundwater in some instances. Those cases were relatively few, but the study recognized that its data could be underestimating.

“We all want clean air and clean water,” Mitchell said, but added that renewables shouldn’t be subsidized.

He and Stapleton pointed to Democratic proposals to transition the state to 100 percent renewable energy use by 2040, which he said would be too expensive.

When asked how to address homeowners’ concerns about drilling encroaching on their areas, each candidate didn’t answer until pushed by the moderator. Robinson said there should be clear rules on where suburban sprawl can grow; Coffman said people have to accept the risks of building schools or houses where there might be drilling.

Other remarks In a forum that mostly avoided the Republicans comparing themselves to one another, Stapleton made a point of directing points at the Democrats, tagging gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (D-Boulder) as “running to end the energy industry as we know it” for his 100 percent renewable-energy proposal.

Stapleton also said Democratic candidates’ push for a single-payer health-care system, in which all residents could buy health care from the government rather than private insurers, would send businesses packing.

Coffman praised Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for implementing one of the nation’s “right-to-work” laws, which generally prevent labor unions from requiring employees to pay fees or dues. She wants such a law passed in Colorado.

Robinson said virtual reality and artificial intelligence are coming “in a big way” to the Colorado economy and that workers need to be prepared for the future.

The forum seldom discussed education funding, but Mitchell said he’d push for a freeze on higher-education costs during his tenure if he were to be elected.

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Going to a Harlem Globetrotters game is more than just going to a basketball game. The interactive experiences gives audiences a chance to interact with players like guard TNT Lister. COURTESY PHOTOS

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During a 2017 Harlem Globetrotters game, Firefly Fisher shows off his talent and hard-earned skills on the court.

World-famous team highlights the best of basketball, showmanship

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of a team that includes Pope Francis as an honorary member.

Whether you’re a basketball fan or not, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve encountered the Harlem Globetrotters at some point.

The team has been entertaining basketball fans and wider audiences alike since it was founded by Abe Saperstein in 1926. Over the years, the Globetrotters have built a reputation as being especially skilled at tricks, dunks and other displays of court mastery.

But as Firefly Fisher, a guard on the team for the past nine years, can attest, all that ease on the court requires countless hours of work.

“On this team, you have to be entertainers and basketball players,” the 31-year-old New York native said. “You have to be a special individual to do this job, and work extremely hard.

But it’s all a positive, especially when you get to introduce basketball to families.”

As part of the Harlem Globetrotters’ 92nd world tour, the team will be stopping by the Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle in Denver, at noon and at the 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane in Broomfield, at 7 p.m., both on March 17.

In anticipation of the metroarea stops, we spoke to Fisher about his road to the court, teaching the next generation, and what it’s like to be a member

How did you get into playing basketball?

I was born and raised in New York. My parents were the ones who introduced me to the game when I was about 5 years old, and I grew up playing in the Boys and Girls Club. I never played any recreational ball for city teams or anything like that, and started on junior varsity in eighth grade.

I guess I was a late bloomer to organized ball, but I just loved it.

Do you remember the first time you saw or heard of the Globetrotters?

I didn’t really watch them as a young kid, but I knew about them because my parents had grown up watching them. What I did know is that they traveled all over and that brought a lot of happiness to people.

Playing for them is a great way to make my parents proud, which is always a goal for a kid.

How did you become a Globetrotter?

I started playing for them in 2009, after being drafted to the team in 2008.

I went to Siena College in upstate New York, and our team went to the NCAA in 2008. I shot 44.4 percent from three-point range as a senior that season and that’s when I was drafted.

Since, I’ve been to 65 different countries, and love what I do.

When I tell people I was picked

for the team, they always say it’s right up my alley. I was voted class clown as senior, but I was also voted most likely to succeed.

I’m just being me.

What is key to being a good member of the Globetrotters?

You have to be a great basketball player, and you have to be willing to listen to all the veteran players.

But what’s most important is you have to respect the culture of Globetrotters. If you come into the organization not knowing the history and sacrifices others made before you, it’s important to learn. You can go learn how to do tricks and stuff, but that’s all after they teach you the history.

Not many people can last with the organization because it’s quite a commitment, and there’s a lot of time away from the family. We’re on the road for more than 200 days a year, and all the stuff people see us doing on the court is only about 40 percent of what we do. The rest of the time we’re visiting schools, talking to students about bullying and character building, and just being ambassadors of good will.

As a Globetrotter, you’ve done some military tours.

What is it like playing for people serving in the armed forces?

We’ve done six military tours, and it’s a great experience every time. In my first year, we went to Iraq, and just three years ago, we went to Afghanistan. We did our

first-ever Hoops for the Troops event in Hawaii this December.

It’s so amazing to put smiles on the men and women who serve our country. And few people can relate to being away from their families and helping people like they can.

What do you do for fun or to relax when you’re not playing?

I spend time with my family, and I have my own basketball camp back home, which I’ve run for 14 years.

I’ve always worked with kids, and always tried to be a positive role model to them. In a way, I was a Globetrotter before I officially became one. There’s nothing better than going back to your community and teaching kids. I don’t want to forget where I came from, and want my hometown to be successful as possible.

What’s your favorite part about being a Globetrotter?

Putting smiles on people’s faces. So many people have bad days or are facing challenges in their life — like relationships, financial or school. But when you come to a Harlem Globetrotter game, you’re guaranteed to forget about your problems for two hours.

You don’t have to love basketball to love the Globetrotters, because at our games you’re going to laugh, hear great music and get to party. It’s an experience everyone should have at some time.

Firefly Fisher has been playing with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters for nine years. The 5-foot 9-inch guard played at Sienna College before being drafted to the team.

IF YOU GO WHAT: Harlem Globetrotters games WHERE: • Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver • 1st Bank Center, 11450 Broomfield Lane, Broomfield WHEN: Saturday, March 17 Pepsi Center - Noon 1stBank Center - 7 p.m.

TICKETS: www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets

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Glow-in-the-dark critters are focus of museum exhibit

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reatures of Light” is a new exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, a collaboration between American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Field Museum in Chicago and the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa.

SONYA’S It explores creatures, SAMPLER fungi and minerals that glow in the dark—and insights as to why. Largerthan-life models, exhibits of land and sea, especially deep oceanic life, explore the phenomena of bioluminescence and biofluorescence Sonya Ellingboe — rather common in the depths of the ocean and less so on land — although we have seen summer fireflies. Free with general admission. Through June 10. Dmns.org/creaturesoflight.

Silver sounds The Ainomae Ensemble plays at 2 p.m. on March 10 at Hampden Hall in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Cellist Silver Ainomae will lead CSO musicians in a program including: Kodaly: “Duo for Violin and Cello” and Messiaen: “Quartet for the End of Time.” Tickets: $20/$15. Englewoodarts.org.

George Bent In March, the Tesoro Historic Lecture Series will focus on George Bent,

son of William Bent, who established Bent’s Fort, with lecture in the south area, at Denver Central Library (free) and at The Fort (dinner series, $68) at 19192 Highway 8 in Morrison. March 10 at 4 p.m. the Lone Tree Hub at 8827 Lone Tree Parkway will host “George Bent: Man of Many Worlds” by John Steinle; repeated March 11 at 2 p.m. at the Denver Central Library at Broadway and West 14th Avenue Parkway and at 6 p.m. at The Fort. March 17 at 4 p.m. the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton will host “George Bent and his Five Wives: Uncovering a HalfBreed History of North America,”

by Dr. Anna Hyde; it will be repeated March 18 at 2 p.m. at Denver Central Library and at 6 p.m. at The Fort. For reservations: 303-839-1671 or TesoroCulturalCenter.org.

Arts guild Heritage Fine Arts Guild presents a pastel workshop with artist Chuck Ceraso from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 3 at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd.

Ceraso teaches at Art Students League of Denver, his studio and elsewhere in the area. Registration required: Cost: $50, non-members; $35, members, heritage-guild.com/current-workshops.

(Membership costs $40 a year.)

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“A Night at the Movies” will be the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s next concert at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at Fisher Auditorium, Englewood Campus, 3800 S. Logan St., Englewood and again at 2:30 p.m. and March 11 at St. Luke’s United

Applications now accepted for spring citizens academy Workings of DA’s office will be explored by area residents STAFF REPORT

Interested residents can learn more about the criminal justice system during a free, seven-week citizens’ academy offered by the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Academy classes take place from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays from April 11 to May 23 in the DA’s Douglas County office, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock.

Each class explores the role of various members of the office. The academy gives students an in-depth look at what happens from the time someone is arrested, all the way through a potential trial and conviction.

Attendees will explore the functions of the specialized units in the district attorney’s office including the special victims unit, the economic crimes unit, the cold case unit, crime scene investigations, county court and juvenile justice.

Students also will have the chance to learn the intricacies of a jury trial.

Limited space is available. Preference is given to applicants who live in the 18th Judicial District — Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties — and are first-time attendees. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Those who are interested must complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered for attendance. Members of the media are welcome to apply.

The application is on the office website at www.da18.org/community-outreach/citizens-academy. The deadline for applications is March 9.

Applications can be mailed to Barbara Martin-Worley, Office of the District Attorney, 18th Judicial District, 4000 Justice Way, Ste 2525A, Castle Rock, CO 80109; emailed to bmw@da18.state.co.us; or faxed to 720733-4689. If a mailed application might not be received by March 9, please call Martin-Worley by that date at 720-8748487 to let her know the application is on its way.

Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Attendees will be notified of their acceptance in the academy no later than March 20.

Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway, Highlands Ranch. The winner of the 2017-2018 Vincent C. LaGuardia Jr. Conducting Competition will be featured. Tickets: Arapahoe-phil.org, 303-781-1892.

MOA exhibit The Museum Outdoor Arts has recently updated its “Cabinet of Curiosities and Impossibilities” and added more magic to a fairy tale/nursery rhyme experience. Admission is free.

Look in the hall when you visit “Intersecting Formations.” On the second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, moaonline. org. `Lamb of God’ The Littleton Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites the community to performances of “Lamb of God,” performed by the Mormon Chorale and Orchestra: March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway, Denver, and March 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Newman Center for Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. The choral work was written and composed by Rob Gardner. To buy tickets, go to www.lambofgodco.org/.

Jazz orchestra “The Duke, the Count and Stevie too!” is the name for a 2 p.m. March 10 Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra concert at Lakewood Cultural Center,

470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Art Bouton of Lone Tree, band director, says vocalist Robert Johnson will be featured in music by Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Stevie Wonder.

Orchestra members have toured/are touring with nationally-recognized big bands across the country-including lead trumpet Greg Gisbert, a Heritage High graduate. Tickets start at $20, 303-987-7845, Lakewood.org/tickets.

Harlem Quartet and more As part of the Next Stage Now series, the Harlem Quartet will join the Denver Philharmonic and Cuban pianist Aldo Lopez-Gavilan in a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 10 in the Studio Loft at the Denver Performing Arts Center, 14 th and Champa streets in downtown Denver. Tickets $25-$35, AXS.com.

Buntport “The Book Handlers” is the new original production by the Buntport Theater company through March 17. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays March 4 and 11, Monday, March 12.

Tickets: buntport.com, 720-946-1388.

Civil War medicine Dr. Robert E. Mallin will speak tonight, March 1, at 7 p.m. at the Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, about Civil War medicine and surgery. Admission is free, but tickets are required, 303-795-3950.

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March 1, 2018M

The Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo was awarded with its fourth straight Super Purse Rodeo of the Year award. This year’s rodeo is scheduled for June 22-23 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. COURTESY PHOTO

Cowboy Up earns 4th straight Silver Purse Rodeo award STAFF REPORT

The Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo has been honored with an unprecedented fourth consecutive Super Purse Rodeo of the Year award.

“The Cowboy Up committee has taken their rodeo to a whole new level in the past seven years,” Don Scanga, president of the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association, said in a news release. “No rodeo in the history of the CPRA has ever won the Super Purse Rodeo four consecutive years. I have never seen this level of passion and commitment from a small-town rodeo committee or the excellence in production as the Cowboy Up in Kiowa committee has demonstrated.”

The Cowboy Up in Kiowa Rodeo has been based in Kiowa since 1995.

In that time span, the committee has been recognized many times, including the CPRA’s Best New Rodeo, three times as Best Small Rodeo, twice as the Most Improved Rodeo and now its fourth consecutive Super Purse Rodeo

of the Year.

“I couldn’t be prouder of the many incredibly dedicated volunteers and supportive sponsors that make this local Elbert County event possible,” said Angelique Dieker, president of the Cowboy Up committee. “Without them and our awesome stock contractor, Kiowa-based H&H Rodeo, we do not have a rodeo. In addition to Colorado we draw contestants from Kansas, Nebraska, Wyoming and New Mexico.

Our growing fan base stretches from Limon to Castle Rock and Colorado Springs to Estes Park, and we thank them all for their support. Our volunteers are proud to bring the event back to Kiowa every year.”

Cowboy Up experienced its first-ever sold out performances in 2017.

The 2018 rodeo is slated for June 2223 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds in Kiowa. Online tickets sales, along with event schedules and information on how to volunteer, can be found on the committee’s website, www.CowboyUpInKiowa.org.

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Elizabeth wrestlers take 32nd in 50-team state tourney Cardinals coach says success is based on hard work

BY BY TOM MUNDS TMUNDS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Elizabeth’s Abe Leonard won sixth place at 170 pounds as he and his three state qualifier teammates earned a total of 16 team points, which garnered the Cardinals 32nd place in the field of 50 teams competing in the 3A division at the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament held Feb 15-17 at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

“I had a better tournament this year,” Leonard said after the awards presentation.

“I came to state last year and was out on the second day, but this year I made it to the podium.”

He said all three days he faced tough competition and the competition got tougher each time he advanced in the tournament.

“Competing at state is a great learning experience. I used what I learned in the regular season and at state last year to make me a much better wrestler this season,” he said. “Now I want to build on what I learned so I can be back at state next year and move up on the podium.”

He said he also plays football and wrestling is a plus, helping him with balance, agility, using leverage and being a better tackler. He said he is looking forward to next football season and even more to next wrestling season.

Cardinal Coach Robert Chavez praised this year’s team.

“All the kids in our program worked very hard all season,” he said. “Our wrestlers achieved much more than I expected in my first year coaching Elizabeth wrestling. I am proud of all we accomplished during the regular season and I am very proud that we had four wrestlers qualify for state.”

He said Elizabeth was basically a young team with only two seniors on the varsity roster and he expects this year’s juniors to return as the strong core for the team.

He said he also expects members of this year’s JV to challenge for varsity spots next season. In addition, he said seven freshmen who wrestle with the middle school this year plan to join the Cardinals when they move to the high school, so he feels Elizabeth is building a strong wrestling program and could again be a strong team next season and in the future.

“Assistant coach Robert Leonard and I will take a little break from wrestling and then we plan to hold several wrestling camps at the high school to encourage more young athletes to consider wrestling with us,” Chavez said.

Chavez said the Cardinals are fortunate because of the support that helps train wrestlers who compete in the sport in middle school and in the local pee-wee wrestling program.

“Coach Leonard and I teach a style of wrestling we feel is unique,” he said. “We want to bring that style when we work on the middle school and youth program coaches and their wrestlers as they help the wrestlers improve their mat techniques, assisting Elizabeth in becoming a strong wrestling community.”

Elizabeth junior Abe Leonard stands on the awards podium as he received his medal for taking sixth place at 170 pounds in Class 3A during the Colorado State Wrestling Tournament held Feb. 15-17 at the Pepsi Center in Denver. TOM MUNDS

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Public Notices Public Notice NOTICE OF PURCHASE OF MINERAL RIGHTS AT TAX LIEN SALE AND OF APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OF TREASURER’S DEED

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Misc. Private Legals Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30052, Division/Courtroom 1

To Every Person in Actual Possession or Occupancy of the hereinafter Described Land, Lot or Premises, and to the Person in Whose Name the same was Taxed or Specially Assessed, and to all Persons having Interest of Title of Record in or to the said Premises and To Whom It May Concern, and more especially to:

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

WILLIAM ROY JOLLY 1331 N DIXIE DOWNS RD #1221 SAINT GEORGE, UT 84770

SPRING VALLEY MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff, v.

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

You and each of you are hereby notified that on the 18th day of November 2014, the then County Treasurer of Elbert County, in the State of Colorado, sold at public tax lien sale to BRIAN MCCULLISS the following described mineral rights situate in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado, to-wit:

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.

Legal Summary Section: 10 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 10 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 12 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 12 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 12 Township: 7 Range: 58 Section: 14 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 14 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 18 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 2 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 2 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 2 Township: 7 Range: 57 Section: 2 Township: 7 Range: 58 Section: 20 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 22 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 22 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 24 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 24 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 26 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 26 Township: 6 Range: 58 Section: 28 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 30 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 32 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 34 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 34 Township: 6 Range: 58 SEE CARDS FOR LEGALS & INTEREST Section: 4 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 4 Township: 7 Range: 57 Section: 6 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 8 Township: 6 Range: 57 Section: 8 Township: 6 Range: 58Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS Block: 000 Lot: 0001 THRU:Lot: 0007, Subdivision: SEVERED MINERALS LOT 2(NW4NE4) 71.11 A; S2NE4 80 A; LOT 3(NE4NW4) 71.07 A; LOT 4(NW4NW4) 71.03 A; S2NW4 80 A; SW4 160 A; W2SE4 80 A; 4-6-57 613.21 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 16.559 MRA SW4NE4 40 A; LOT 3(NE4NW4 71.25 A; LOT 5 (SW4NW4) 12.8 A; SE4NW4 40A; LOT 6(NW4SW4) 14.51 A; LOT 7(SW4SW4) 16.22 A; E2SW4 80 A; NW4SE4 40A; 6-657 314.78 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 4.250 MRA SW4 160 A; SE4 160 A; 2-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 8.641 MRA NE4 160 A; E2NW4 80 A; E2SE4 80 A; 8-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 4.320 MRA NE4NE4 40 A; S2NE4 80 A; S2NW4 80 A; NE4SW4 40 A; W2SE4 80 A; 10-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 4.320 MRA NE4 160 A; NW4 160 A 12-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 4.320 MRA SW4 160 A; SE4 160 A; 12-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 8.641 MRA NE4 160 A; NW4 160A; SW4 160 A; SE4 160 A; 14-6-57 640 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 17.282 MRA NE4 160 A; NE4NW4 40 A; LOT 1(NW4NW4) 17.54 A; LOT 2(SW4NW4) 17.6 A; LOT 3 (NW4SW4) 17.68 A; LOT 4(SW4SW4) 17.74 A; E2SW4 80 A; SE4 160 A; 18-6-57 430.56 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 5.1832 MRA W2NE4 80A; SE4NE4 40 A; S2SW4 80 A; N2SE4 80 A; SW4SE4 40 A; 20-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 4.320 MRA NE4 160 A; NW4 160 A; SW4 160 A; SE4 160 A; 22-6-57 640 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 17.283 MRA NE4 160 A; NW4 160 A; SW4 160 A; W2SE4 80 A; NE4SE4 40 A; 24-6-57 600 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 8.101 MRA NE4 160 A; 26-6-57 160 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 2.160 MRA NE4 160 A; SE4 160 A; 28-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 8.641 MRA NW4 160 A; SW4 160 A; 28-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/4 INT 4.320 MRA NE4 160 A; E2NW4 80 A; LOT 1(NW4NW4) 17.97 A; LOT 2(SW4NW4) 18.08 A; E2SW4 80 A; LOT 3 (NW4SW4) 18.18 A; LOT 4(SW4SW4) 18.29 A: SE4 160 A; 30-6-57 552.52 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 14.920 MRA SW4 160 A; SE4 160 A; 32-6-57 320 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 8.641 MRA NE4 160 A; NW4 160 A; SW4 160 A;SE4 160 A 34-6-57 640 A 5.40062% OF 1/2 INT 17.283 MRA LOT 1(NE4NE4) 69.64 A; SE4NE4 40 A; LOT 3 (NE4NW4) 69.4 A; E2SE4 80 A; 2-6-58 259.08 A 5.40062% OF 3/4 INT 10.493 MRA LOT 2(NW4NE4) 69.52 A; 2-6-58 69.52 A 5.40062% OF 3/4 INT 2.816 MRA

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.

BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER THEIR HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. CERTIFIED FUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO: ELBERT COUNTY COURT

Certificate Number: 2014-01886 and said County Treasurer issued a certificate of purchase therefore to BRIAN MCCULLISS.

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.

That said tax lien sale was made to satisfy the delinquent mineral rights (and special assessment) taxes assessed against said mineral rights for the year 2015; That said mineral rights was taxed or specially assessed in the name(s) of WILLIAM ROY JOLLY for said year 2015; That said BRIAN MCCULLISS on the 23rd day of August 2017, the present holder of said certificate (who) has made request upon the Treasurer of said County for a deed to said mineral rights; That a Treasurer’s Deed will be issued for said mineral rights to BRIAN MCCULLISS on the 21st day of June 2018, unless the same has been redeemed; Said mineral rights may be redeemed from said sale at any time prior to the actual execution of said Treasurer’s Deed.

This Notice of Purchase has also been published in Colorado Community Media on March 1, 2018, March 8, 2018 and March 15, 2018.

Witness my hand this 20th day of February 2018 Richard Pettitt, Treasurer of Elbert County, Colorado

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.

Legal Notice No.: 24015 First Publication: March 1, 2018 Last Publication: March 15, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

Colorado Attorney General 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor Denver, Colorado 80203 (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov

Mineral Rights total MINERAL ACRES 298.707

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:

Elbert County* 1

Tammy M. Alcock, Esq.

CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30052, Division/Courtroom 1

March 1, 2018

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE SPRING VALLEY MASTER ASSOCIATION, HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE INC, a Colorado non-profit corporation, Plaintiff,

v. provides anDefendant(s). overview of the services proSend volunteer opportunities to hharden@ PHILLIP BURR ULLOM, et al., Public Notice vided, learn about the volunteer opportunicoloradocommunitymedia.com.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: DISTRICT COURT, ELBERT COUNTY, ties, take a tour of the center, and talk with STATE OF COLORADO RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to CIVIL ACTION NO. 2017CV30052, and volunteers.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center: ProCourt Order andstaff §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. Division/Courtroom 1 Contact: 303-751-5772 or go to www.ddfl. vides services to local seniors This is to advise you that a Sheriff’s sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors proceeding to hasorg. been commenced through the office of the undersigned Sheriff pursuant to an SPRING VALLEY MASTER ASSOCIATION, appointments, the grocery store, pharmaOrder re: Verified Motion for Default Judgment INC, and Decree ofElbert Foreclosure dated November a Colorado non-profit County Sheriff’s22,Posse: Supports the cies and more.corporation, Plaintiff, v.

2017, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by Spring Elbert County Sheriff Office and the Office Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 PHILLIP BURR ULLOM, et al., Defendant(s).

Valley Ranch Master Association, Inc., the ’s current holder and of owner of a statutory lien recorEmergency Management with detentions TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ded on against the real property located at support, patrol, CO administrative duties, event Colorado Humane Society: Handles animal 42395 Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, 80107, RE: Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property pursuant to CO, in the County of Elbert, State of Colorado. security, emergency services support, and abuse and neglect cases Court Order and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S. The foreclosure is based on an Order for Default Judgment call-outs which establishes a lien for the as need arises.

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2017, and §38-38-101 et seq., C.R.S., by Spring Judgment is in the amount of $5,522.54. services, disaster response and manageContact: Broaddus,Inc., 303-961-3925 Valley Ranch Teresa Master Association, the current holder and owner of a statutory lien recorlegally describedment as follows, to wit: (wildfi re, tornado, blizzard, flood, ded on against the real property located at Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdidisaster CourtForest Appointed 42395 Oaks Dr., Special Elizabeth, Advocates: CO 80107, vision Spring Valley Ranchrelief, Phase etc.).

2, County of CO, in the County of Elbert, and Stateneglected of Colorado. children Elbert, State of Colorado Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or Works with abused The foreclosure is based on an Order for Dealso known by older; street and number as 42395 are great. Must fault which establishes a lien and for theLincoln retired individuals inJudgment Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 benefit of Spring Valley Ranch Master Associcounties (the “Property”). complete a employment application, ation, Inc. WHICH LIEN BEING FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRSTfor LIEN ON THEto SUBpass a background check, and complete Need: Advocates children, get to You know, and each of you are hereby notified that a JECT PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. speak up for and ensure their best interests Sheriff's Sale of interviews. the referenced After propertybeing is to besworn in, in the first conducted by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, Judgment is in the amount of $5,522.54. three months of membership, complete in court State of Colorado at 10:00 O’clock .A.M., on the 5th day of April 2018, at the Elbert Sher- of orientation legally described as follows, to wit:or www.adv4chila minimum ofCounty 45 hours Contact: 303-695-1882 iff’s Office, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117, Lot 31, Section 33 Township 6 Range 64 Subdiand training curriculum. dren.org. phone number 303 621-2027.

At which sale, the After this 90-day vision Spring Valley Ranch Phase 2, County of above described real property and improveElbert, State of Colorado probationary period, members must log a ments thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. also known by street Task and number as Provides 42395 Plaintiff warranty relating title, posminimum of 10tohours of month and attend Douglas/Elbert Force: as- makes no Forest Oaks Dr., Elizabeth, CO 80107 session, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real monthly training meetings.

Persons ages sistance to people in Douglas and Elbert (the “Property”). property in connection with this sale.

15-20, may join the Elbert County Sheriffs counties who are in serious economic need, You and each of you are hereby notified that a BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH Explorer POST thatTHEIR is associated with the at risk ofofhomelessness or in issimilar Sheriff's Sale the referenced property to be crisis.

OR CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVER conducted by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office, HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. CERTIFIED Posse.

Need: Volunteers to assist in the food bank, State of Colorado at 10:00 O’clock .A.M., on the FUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO: ELBERT 5thclient day of April 2018, at the the Elbertthrift County Sher-Treasures C O U N T Y CContact: OURT David Peontek at djp1911@msn.com services and store iff’s Office, 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117, Go to http://www.elberton number Park Street. phone 303 621-2027. At which sale, the You may have or an 303-646-5456. interest in the real property above described real Dahlem, property and improvebeing foreclosed, or have certain .com/posse.html; rights or suffer countysheriff print out Contact: Marion 303-688-1114, ext. ments thereon will be sold to the highest bidder. certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the employment application 32 makes no warranty relating to title, pos- subject propertyand Plaintiff as a complete result of saidan foreclosure. session, or quiet enjoyment in and to said real If the sale date is continued to a later date, it of into thetoElbert property in connection with this sale. the deadline toand file aturn Notice Intent Cure County Sheriff ’s by those parties entitled cure may also be Offi ce intoKiowa, “Attn: David Peontek.”

Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE CASH extended. Further, you are advised that the Cares for homeless parties liable thereon, the owner of the property ORCenter: CERTIFIED FUNDS TO COVERhorses THEIR and described above, those withof anColorado: interest in the Youth organization HIGHEST BID AT TIME OF SALE. CERTIFIED GirlorScouts other equines. subject property, may take appropriate and FUNDS ARE PAYABLE TO: ELBERT timely action under Colorado statutes. In order CNeed: O U N T YVolunteers C O U R T to work with horses and for girls to be entitled to take advantage of any rights Troop leaders, ce support, adminisother opportunities. provided for Need: under Colorado law, you offi must You may have an interest in the real property strictly comply and adhere to the provisions of being foreclosed, or have certain rights or suffer trative help and more Requirements: Must be 16 years old, pass a the law. Colorado statutes merely set forth the certain liabilities or loss of your interest in the Age ofrequirement: and women, 18 and background beforeclosure. able to commit applicable portions Colorado statutoryMen law resubject property ascheck, a result and of said lating to curative and redemption rights; thereIf the sale date is continued to a later date, older to at least three hours a week for three fore, you should read and review all the applicthe deadline to file a Notice of Intent to Cure able statutes and laws in order to determine the by months. those parties entitled to cure may also be Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, requisite procedures and provisions which conextended. Further, you are advised that the inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-404-5708 Otherliable Information: Two-hour orientation parties thereon, the owner of the property trol your rights in the subject 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.

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

Contact 303-698-6404

Neighbor Network: Nonprofit that helps older adults stay independent. Serves all of Douglas County Need: Volunteers who can provide transportation, light housekeeping, handyman and companion services to seniors.

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

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

Red Cross: Supports the elderly, interna-

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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

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Legal Notice No.: 23912 First Publication: 02/08/2018 Last Publication: 03/08/2018 Published In: The Elbert County News

City and County Public Notice District Court Elbert County, Colorado 751 Ute Avenue P.O. Box 232 Kiowa, Colorado 80117 In the Matter of the Petition of:

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

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

Requirement: All levels of experience are welcome; training and support provided.

Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) or www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide

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

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921

March 6 - 7:30 p.m.

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

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

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

Parker Senior Center: Provides services to local seniors.

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

Contact: Louise West at 303-841-5370.

IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A Colorado AttorneyCO General 15035 Compark Blvd, Parker, 80134 LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF Denver, Colorado 80203 CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE (800) 222-4444 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY Federal Consumer Financial FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO Protection Bureau ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONP.O. Box 4503 SUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BURAU Iowa City, Iowa 52244 (CFBP), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COM(855) 411-2372 PLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSwww.consumerfinance.gov URE PROCESS.

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:

The Right Step Inc.: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

Need: Volunteers to help with horses before, during and after lessons, as well as to walk alongside clients as they ride to help keep them securely on their horses. Volunteers also needed to help with administrative tasks and fundraising.

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

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

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

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.

Dated: January 9, 2018 Shayne Heap, Sheriff Elbert County, State of Colorado By: Sheriff Shayne Heap

Sunset Hospice: Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105

Hospice of Covenant Care: Nonprofit, faithbased hospice Need: Volunteers to support patients and families Contact: 303-731-8039

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District Court Elbert County, Colorado 751 Ute Avenue P.O. Box 232 Kiowa, Colorado 80117 In the Matter of the Petition of: Mark and Brenda Terreault (name of person seeking to adopt) For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 17 JA 13 Division: 1 * Courtroom: 1 NOTICE OF HEARING To: Travers Proulx Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition

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For the Adoption of a Child Case Number: 17 JA 13 Division: 1 * Courtroom: 1

City and County NOTICE OF HEARING To: Travers Proulx

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on April 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear

Pursuant to §19-5-208, C.R.S., you are hereby notified that the above-named Petitioner(s) has/have filed in this Court a verified Petition sechristianschool.org seeking to adopt a child.

If applicable, an Affidavit of Abandonment has been filed alleging that you have abandoned the child for a period of one year or more and/or have failed without cause to provide reasonable support for the child for one year or more.

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You are further notified that an Adoption hearing is set on April 20, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. in the court location identified above.

You are further notified that if you fail to appear for said hearing, the Court may terminate your parental rights and grant the adoption as sought by the Petitioner.

Legal Notice No.: 24002 First Publication: February 8, 2018 Last Publication: March 8, 2018 Publisher: The Elbert County News

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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.

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.

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, landlord-

tenant law and civil protection orders.

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

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 eccog.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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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

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

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

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