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Deaths of 11 sanctuary animals spur controversy
Service day gives teens chance to help
This year’s event had enough service locations to involve all EHS students BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The students of Elizabeth High School worked to make a big impression during their second annual Big Help Community Service Day on April 26. Students brought their strong backs and elbow grease to community service projects at places like Castlewood Canyon State Park, Elizabeth Animal Hospital and Assured Assisted Living, as well as schools, community centers and fire and police stations. They picked up trash, pulled weeds, painted, created murals, interacted with assisted-living residents and helped teachers, in addition to many other tasks. “We’re tremendously proud of the Elizabeth High School students. They’ve worked incredibly hard to ensure the entire school was involved and able to make a big impact in the community today,” said district communications director Melissa Hoelting. SEE SERVICE, P2
Lion’s Gate operators say safety issues drove decision to euthanize BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Students add mulch to the landscaping at Evans Park in Elizabeth for Big Help Community Service Day April 26. COURTESY PHOTO
On the heels of Lion’s Gate Sanctuary’s denied bid to relocate, owners Joan Laub and Peter Winney had their remaining 11 animals euthanized on April 20. The actions came seven days after the owners were denied the right to move the sanctuary, which was home to three lions, three tigers and five bears, from the eastern portion of Elbert County near Agate to a site just south of Elizabeth. The three county commissioners denied the application, citing an inadequate emergency operations plan, SEE SANCTUARY, P14
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