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Building permits increase in price Commissioners’ 2-1 vote raises fees by about 18% By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media
CDS Director Kyle Fenner explains how fees are calculated to the BOCC. The vote in favor of the resolution was 2-1. Photo by Rick Gustafson
In a 2-1 vote, the Elbert County Board of County Commissioners approved changes to fee schedules for building-permit applications, which will increase the permit fees for a single-family home by about 18 percent. The changes, due to take effect on May 15, adjust the fees currently charged by the county from 2005 valuations to reflect the August 2015 International Code Council valuation data for building-permit pricing.
District 1 Commissioner Robert Rowland cast the sole no vote, objecting to such a large increase on ideological grounds. District 2 Commissioner Kelly Dore, who voted in favor of the increase, argued that the taxpayers of Elbert County should not subsidize new builds at the expense of other county services. Building permit fees are based on valuations of the proposed structure, and for the past 10 years, the county has used 2005 values of $85.51 per square foot for a single-family residence to issue permits. The change raises valuations to 2015 rates, $111.53 per square foot. According to the Craftsman 2015 National Building Cost Manual, the
base cost to build a 2,400-squarefoot, four-corners (box shaped), single-family residence in the United States ranges from $103.68 per square foot for a “Good Standard” house to $219.65 per square foot for a “SemiLuxury” house. Regional rates vary and square-foot costs increase as designs become more elaborate. Independent market data, provided by Andrea Richardson of Stucy Realty Company in Elizabeth, showed that the average market price for a house in Elbert County is $136.23 per square foot. According to the county’s Community and Development Services department, the new schedule will Permits continues on Page 9
Project may give boost to artists Discussions focus on idea of providing space to live, work By Geraldine Smith Special to Colorado Community Media The idea of the starving artist, shivering in the early dawn, huddled over an easel, paint-stained hands grasping the color palette, the only illumination the hint of the rising sun as the landlord pounds on the bolted door demanding the rent and disturbing the quiet of the early morning, is a romantic notion fostered by Puccini and many subsequent dramatists. However, the romance of being a starving artist is lost on the real artist, who often struggles financially in the pursuit of creative expression. Elizabeth artists may find some relief if Artspace developers and the community of Elizabeth choose to develop a center with space for artists to create, enjoy affordable housing and sell and display their work. At a community meeting on April 21 at Frontier High School, Artspace representatives outlined the necessary steps for Elizabeth’s approval as a possible candidate for a development project. The steps include a feasibility study, followed by market analysis to explore the depth of the market, affordability and the amount
Junior Melissa Bonds adds detail to a new mural at the Elizabeth Public Library. The work was part of the EHS Big Help Day in which 200 juniors and seniors spent the day performing community service in Elbert County. Photo by Rick Gustafson
Students lend ‘Big Help’ Elizabeth High School teens offer assistance around town By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media Normally, skipping class is frowned upon, but on April 27, around 200 juniors and seniors from Elizabeth High School left their classrooms with the blessing of the school
board to participate in The Big Help Day organized by the EHS Student Council. “It’s always good to have community service in general,” said Megan Reyher, Elizabeth High School senior class president. “We put together a committee on our student council, four of us and one of our sponsors. Reyher gave credit for the idea of The Big Help Day to student council president Maryanne Hughes. The
original idea centered on engaging all four classes with community service, partly to give back to the community and partly to improve college applications. “We went before the school board and got it approved, and they thought it was a great idea,” Reyher said. “We just started calling organizations and seeing if they would be interested in
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Yoga mats and magic markers Local yoga studio adds a twist to meditation methods By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com The west wall of floor-to-ceiling windows reveals a glowing purple sunset. As students spread their mats on the floor, the sun drops behind the mountains and dim ambient lighting just keeps the room from becoming completely dark. The instructor welcomes students and describes the exercises they will practice during class. The room becomes still. Then everyone begins to inhale and exhale, unevenly at first, but soon in unison, audibly enough to make the room seem to breathe with them. Students at iThrive Yoga’s Friday night class are a diverse group of ages and backgrounds, but they are here in Parker for the same purpose: to get away from the world, relax their bodies and find peace, if only for an hour. And tonight’s class will add a unique twist to the routine of breathing and stretching exercises — coloring. One of Kelly Hickler’s homework assignments during yoga instructor training was to create a mandala, and tonight she shares the assignment with her students. The intricate, repetitive designs are said to represent the entire universe, or as Hickler says, an entire person, in one image. Mandalas are “meant to be used as a meditative tool,” Hickler said. “Traditionally, people would memorize the design to see it in their mind, but just the process of creating it is very meditative.” The connection between these symbols and the mind is ancient — and to many Buddhists, sacred. Other tokens used for meditative purposes include malas, a beaded string not unlike rosary beads. The Yoga Pod SouthGlenn, a studio in Centennial, offers a three-hour workshop in mala making in addition to its regular workout sessions. Courtney Buck, a physical therapist who
Instructor Kelly Hickler leads a class through stretching exercises at iThrive Yoga in Parker on April 15. Hickler says teaching yoga classes drives her to improve her own technique. Photo by Tom Skelley has practiced yoga for 25 years, knows the impact meditation can have on the mind and body. “Movement can be like medicine,” said Buck, an instructor at iThrive Yoga. “When I’m hurting, I can kind of prescribe my own medicine.” Healing was the reason Beth Meier, iThrive’s owner, began practicing yoga. In 2006, Meier was in an automobile accident that left her with a broken jaw. A surgery to repair the jaw resulted in dam-
age to her inner ear, causing severe vertigo. A friend suggested she try yoga to help with the dizziness. “After the first class, I was hooked,” Meier said. “That peace, that release of anxiety, I just really had the desire to bring it to other people.” Two days after her last surgery, Meier signed the lease and began fulfilling that desire at her studio at 10233 S. Parker Road, Suite 107. She started by teaching yoga classes for children. Although she still does
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Dr. John Sun, left, speaks with Darin Johnson about his progress at Parker Adventist Hospital on April 27. Sun recommends all people get screened as early as possible for colon cancer. Photo by Tom Skelley
No symptoms no guarantee of good health Colon cancer survivor urges people to get screened
beverage before the procedure to clear the intestines and a fast-acting anesthetic makes the process seem to end in the blink of an eye, Sun said. By Tom Skelley For Johnson, the inconvenience of tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com having a colonoscopy is far outweighed by the benefits. Darin Johnson was shocked to learn he “It’s such a simple procedure,” he had cancer. said. “It can keep you alive and keep you “It was totally unexpected, and I really healthy for many many more years. But don’t think that it sunk in procrastination … we feel until a couple days later,” like we’re invincible until Johnson said. “It was the something happens.” furthest thing from my Even with screenings at mind.” age 50, 10 percent of colon Johnson had planned to cancer victims under the have a colonoscopy when age of 50 will be missed, he was younger, but “life Sun said. He suggests folgot in the way” and he prolowing the recommended crastinated. At the urging of schedule for screenings: age Colorectal cancer is the his wife, Nancy, he schedthird leading cause of 45 for African-Americans uled a screening when he cancer-related deaths and age 50 for others. Sun turned 50 last July, the age in the United States for said that although awarewhen screenings are recboth men and women, ness of the dangers of colon ommended by health care when considered cancer is up, many more professionals. separately. It is the people could be saved if “He’s a guy who’s very fit, second leading cause they followed screening exercises and does all the when both sexes are guidelines. right things,” said Johnson’s combined. “We’re still only hitting physician, Dr. John Sun. 50-55 percent of people • 95,270 new cases of “He comes in expecting a who need screening,” he colon cancer will be clean bill of health … And said. “We’re missing a lot of diagnosed in 2016. yet, we discovered colon people.” • It is estimated cancer.” Johnson said younger colorectal cancer will Johnson’s routine colofriends of his have already cause 49,190 deaths in noscopy revealed cancerbeen screened since hearthe U.S. in 2016. ous growths, known as ading of his diagnosis, and he enomas, going through his urges everyone else to do • More than 1 million colon and into the muscle schedule a colonoscopy as people in the U.S. have tissue and lymph nodes soon as possible. been treated for the around it. Sun wasted no “The moment that you’re disease and survived. time, getting Johnson to eligible to get tested, go • Recommendations the operating room just do it, Johnson said. “Don’t are that people get 10 days after the screenwait another day. There’s no screened with a coloing. The surgery went very reason to put it off.” noscopy at age 50 (45 smoothly and Johnson is Not surprisingly, Sun for African-Americans) now responding well to agreed with Johnson’s take with follow-up screenchemotherapy. on getting screened as early ings every 10 years. Sun touted Parker as possible, even if there are Adventist Hospital’s fixedno symptoms. Source: American price colonoscopy program. “The most common Cancer Society A procedure that can add symptom of colon cancer is up to thousands of dollars no symptom,” Sun said. is offered for a flat rate of The lack of symptoms $1,000 at the hospital. Sun said patients means many colon cancer victims don’t come from around the United States to discover they have the disease until it take advantage of the lower price. has become a serious problem. Detected Sun said he understands that getting early, colon cancer has a high rate of rea colonoscopy may not sound like fun. covery, but for patients like Johnson, late But he added that the procedure, from is better than never. preparing the bowels to the colonoscopy “I guess I figured if it did happen to itself, has gotten much easier than it me,” he said, “there’s no reason it couldn’t used to be. Patients drink a Gatorade-like happen to anyone else.”
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Kart track going places Two-story facility will house indoor electric thrill rides By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com For Jim Mundle, a Castle Rock entrepreneur, it’s all about creating an experience. The self-proclaimed “Disney guy,” who learned how to do just that while working at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, moved to Colorado in 2004 from Orlando. It hasn’t taken him long to put that training to use: His new endeavor, Overdrive Raceway, is the country’s first two-story, indoor electric go-kart track. “This won’t just be an attraction, it will be an entire experience,” Mundle said of the track, which is set to open at the end of May in Colorado Springs. “This has been my dream for the past four years.” Overdrive Raceway will be a housed in a 68,000-square-foot steel building at Polaris Pointe, a new retail complex southeast of the interchange of Interstate 25 and North Gate Boulevard, east of the Air Force Academy, next to Bass Pro Shops. Mundle and his wife, Jennifer, picked the Polaris Pointe location in hopes of capitalizing on the large number of visitors that Bass Pro Shops pulls in. But Mundle also recognizes the large military presence in Colorado Springs and hopes to offer a fun activity for amputees, paraplegics and disabled racers. As a double amputee himself, having lost both legs below the knee to staph infections as a result of Type 1 diabetes, Mundle said he knows how it feels to be told he cannot do something. That is why go-karts at his track will also have hand-controls. The custom-made karts cost more than $12,000 each and are in develop-
Jim and Jennifer Mundle, of Castle Rock, will open Overdrive Raceways later this month in Colorado Springs. Photo by Shanna Fortier
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$6 million — price tag 54 — go-karts 55 — speed in mph of adult go-kart 7 — minutes per ride ment at a kart manufacturer in Italy, he said. “We really want to be inclusive to everyone,” Mundle said. “Businesses can be a vehicle for good and I want to give people experiences they couldn’t otherwise have.” The entertainment project will feature two quarter-mile Formula One
race tracks on two floors. The first level will be a technical track with adult and child karts; the second level will be a track built for speed. Adult karts can reach a speed of 55 mph and child karts will top off at 25 mph. The speed comes from using electric karts, which Mundle said offer more torque than traditional gasoline karts. The race track will also have a concession area, pro shop, arcade, party area, bar and lounge and conference rooms. Patrons must wear helmets and undergo safety training before they ride and the facility will offer summer camps for kids, league racing for adults, private parties and full track rental. “We want people to feel good when they leave and to know we exceeded their expectations,” Mundle said. “We have a fun business but we want customer service to be our motto and our focus.”
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6 Elbert County News CALENDAR Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be received by noon Wednesday for publication the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. No attachments, please. Listings are free and run on a space-available basis. Town of Elizabeth Events Elizabeth’s clean-up day is Saturday, May 7, starting at 8 a.m. at Elizabeth Town Hall, 151 S. Banner St. Other upcoming events for the town include Elizabash on Saturday, June 4, Main Street, Elizabeth. Go to http://www. townofelizabeth.org/events.html for more information. Non-Fiction Book Club Meets Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Parker Library. Discussion can continue afterward, if desired, at Kneaders. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 for details. The topic for May is the Civil Rights Movement. Members can read a book about integration of the first high school, Martin Luther King, the Black Panthers, the Freedom Riders. One suggestion is “A Mightly Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School,” by Charlotta Walls LaNier. In June, the group will meet from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at 11008 Blackwolf Drive, Parker (Canterberry Crossing). RSVP requested. Used Book Sale John Grisham, Diane Mott Davidson and Nora
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Roberts are three of the hundreds of authors available at the Friends of the Elizabeth Library used-book sale from Thursday, May 12, to Saturday, May 14. Thousands of used books (fiction, nonfiction, biographies, romance, etc.) will be sold. All proceeds support the Elizabeth Library. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Upcycled MakerSpaces The Elizabeth Library and RAFT will host a free, two-part maker event Saturday, May 21. The first part, MakerSpace + Design, a build professional learning experience, from 8-11 a.m. Have you been wondering how to incorporate 21st century skills into your classroom? Here’s a suggestion: Give your students a quality, hands-on design challenge to reinforce their learning and to inspire them to think critically and creatively. Licensed teachers can earn three continuing education credits through part one. Participants will learn how to create an ideal environment on a small budget. They also will learn how to create and implement design challenges that allow kids to learn 21st century skills in a variety of content areas. The final part is to practice building a MakerSpace and running a design challenge. The second part of the event is an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover how easy and affordable it is to build a MakerSpace in your living room. Build, tinker, play, and learn. Participants may attend either workshop or both.
Juvenile sentencing bill causes contention District attorneys oppose bills sponsored by local legislators By Clarke Reader creader@coloradocommunitymedia.com For Sen. Cheri Jahn, the motivation is clear: To bring Colorado in line with a U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it unconstitutional to sentence juveniles to life without parole and to allow for judicial discretion relating to circumstances behind the behavior of juveniles accused of murder. But for First Judicial District Attorney Pete Weir and his fellow district attorneys, the two Senate bills, SB 180 and SB 181, proposed by Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, and Sen. Laura Woods, R-Arvada, undercut the power of the courts and give short shrift to victims. “It’s frustrating when legislation is being proposed that dismisses what victims go through,” Weir said. “It’s incumbent upon district attorneys to speak up and say this is what our communities want.” SB 180 concerns a step-down program for juveniles who have been prosecuted as adults that would teach them life skills and reintegration into the community. The bill would allow some offenders to go through this program and then be considered for early parole. SB 181 would stop life without parole sentences for juveniles. Only inmates who were convicted of felony murder or who were complicit in the murder may qualify for a sentence of 30 to 50 years. George Brauchler, district attorney for the 18th Judicial District, calls SB 181 “extreme” and “offensive” to victims and their families. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed both bills on a 3-2 vote on April 20. The package of the two bills goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee due to a fiscal note on SB 180. “Because of strict state laws, judges had no discretion to consider things like circumstances when they were handing down these sentences,” Jahn said. “It’s not a matter of if these are awful crimes or not — they are — or if these individuals should be punished — they should. It’s about when does punishment go too far?” Amendments were added to SB 181 saying judges must consider the inmate’s age at the time of the crime, and whether or not he or she can be rehabilitated. The impact of crime on the victims also must be considered. Another amendment to SB 180 makes offenders who were convicted of a sex crime ineligible for resentencing consideration. Colorado has 48 juveniles who have been given life sentences without parole. Weir and his colleagues strongly oppose the bills, saying they put the suffer-
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It’s not a matter of if these are awful crimes or not — they are — or if these individuals should be punished — they should. It’s about when does punishment go too far?”
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ing of offenders over that of victims. “District attorneys were not consulted during the creation of this legislation,” Weir said. “I believe they give inordinate benefits to murJahn ders.” Life-without-parole sentences for juveniles have been an issue of concern for Jahn since 2003. She said she was encouraged by the 2012 U.S. Supreme Court case of Miller v. Alabama, which said sentencing juveniles to life without parole was unconstitutional. This year, the U.S. Supreme Court determined the unconstitutionality to be retroactive, which means the 48 juveniles in Colorado are eligible to have their cases reviewed. But Colorado has no process in place to do so. Colorado eliminated life sentences for juveniles in 2006, and instead allows juveniles to be eligible for parole after serving 40 years. “We are fine with the situation as is, but this bill (181) could mean offenders get off sooner than 40 years because of time earned,” Weir said. “These individuals are some of the worst of the worst and have committed heinous, cruel, vicious murders.” For Jahn, besides bringing the state in line with the Supreme Court ruling, SB 181 allows judges to consider circumstances behind a juvenile’s behavior. This might include developmental maturity, upbringing and involvement in the crime. “I agree that some of these offenders should never see the light of day again, but we have a moral obligation to have the full picture,” she said. “There are some who have gotten college degrees and been stellar inmates, even though they have no hope of parole. This bill doesn’t say they would receive parole, but that they deserve a second look.”
MILESTONES Education John Paul Bailey, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming. Makenna R. Berlinski, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming. Jordan Haan, of Elizabeth, was selected to serve as a new student and family orientation leader for the 2016 spring and fall semesters at Fort Hays State University. Haan is a freshman majoring in chemistry. Rachael Lee, of Elizabeth, is one of 171 students from Northwestern College who travelled across the United States and overseas for the college’s annual spring service projects. Lee is a senior and nursing major at Northwestern College. She will serve with United Christians International in Haiti. Lee is the daughter of Dean and Bonnie Lee, of
Elizabeth. Katelyn Marie Newman, of Elbert, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming. Jacob Patrick, of Elizabeth, received an Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the American College Personnel Association’s College Student Educators International. Patrick is a second-year master’s student at Fort Hays State University. Patrick is the graduate assistant for new student programs and community standards in the Office of Transition and Student Conduct. This award recognizes Patrick for his contributions to the admissions, orientation, and first-year experience programs at Fort Hays State. Victoria Vossler, of Elizabeth, was named to the Tem 3 chancellor’s list at Troy University. Landon G. Willson, of Elizabeth, was named to the fall 2015 dean’s list at the University of Wyoming.
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Women entrepreneurs take care of business Local women set up shop in male-dominated fields By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Bobbie Bergman takes pride in proving the boys wrong. “Most men are amazed at what me and the girls can do,” she said. When a former tenant trashes a home and leaves the property’s owner in shock, Bergman, owner of Bobbie’s Property Relief, and her “girls” come in and take care of business. “I can still see the cute, amazing place” under the mess, Bergman said. “Usually, we get it all cleaned out in one day and have it back on the market the next day.” The company evolved from simply renting out properties to restoring them for others. Bergman officially started the business in 2013, though she and her team had been doing it unofficially for years. She employs four women full-time and has up to seven women working for her on any given day. Bergman is one of a growing number of female entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated businesses. Though times have changed and the equal rights movement has made great strides in the workforce, Bergman and other women business owners in Parker have nonetheless faced challenges their male counterparts haven’t. Proving they can do the job Sometimes, Bergman said, she has to persuade potential clients, male and female, that she is capable of doing the physically demanding work. It can be difficult to convince homeowners that a 5-foot-6 woman can move railroad ties. Dr. Tara Breske knows exactly what Bergman means. Breske and business partner Dr. Anna Petersen own 100% Chiropractic. But before moving to Parker, Breske worked at a clinic in Atlanta where she was some-
times overlooked. Patients would wait to see a male doctor, she said, even when she was available, and patients called her “Miss,” not “Doctor.” Like Bergman, Breske said clients warmed up to her when they saw her results. “Once you build that trust with a patient, once you’ve adjusted them a few times… then it’s fine. It’s just the initial concept or mindset behind it,” she said. “Every once in awhile a patient would say `well he gets more pops than you do.’ I just explained to them the science behind it that every time you get adjusted you’re not going to hear that noise.” Petersen added that two sides to the gender subject exist in her line of work. “I’ve seen it go both ways,” she said. “I’ve had male patients who think I’m not strong enough or capable enoug. But after seeing us that’s really the only kind (of doctor) they wanted after that, because of the level of care and the attention to detail.” A unique perspective Sarah Vowell gets her share of skeptical comments, but said being a woman also gives her a unique perspective. The principal owner of Christian Brothers Automotive, Vowell hears comments from customers who are surprised that she, not her husband, is the garage’s owner. “It shocks them that I’m the owner of the business,” she said. “I guess they think I’m just hired to help out, just getting water and shuttling customers.” Right or wrong, girls aren’t traditionally raised to get under the hood, and many women, and men, feel uncomfortable trusting a stranger with confusing, expensive repairs. “I can relate to the fear that women have in the automotive industry… and I’d like to bring some trust to that,” she said. “You can feel better knowing that I understand.” Vowell gives her husband and technicians full credit for handling the mechanical side of the business while she balances the books. She also said the
community in Parker deserves recognition for the business’ success. Vowell, Bergman and Petersen belong to the Women’s Forum, a networking group with the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. And Vowell said the group represents the helpful attitude she has experienced in the town. “This town is phenomenal,” she said, “just how supportive and welcoming this community is.” Adversity a powerful motivator Petersen agreed, adding that the Women’s Forum built her confidence, especially when she realized female entrepreneurs don’t necessarily wear suits and high heels. She said the “you be you” mentality of the group is reassuring while still driving the group’s members to excel. “I think women have the mentality that we want to get in, get the job done and get back home,” Bergman said. “Women are very good at multitasking.” If her booming business is any indication, Bergman knows what she’s talking about. Everyone, male and female, faces adversity in life and that can be a powerful motivator, Breske said. In the end, trusting yourself is more important than gender. “Be confident in yourself and your message,” she said. “Just be confident in your skills and what you have to offer, and know that it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female. If you know you’re stuff, it’s going to get you far.”
BY THE NUMBERS In the United States:
46.8% — women’s share of the total workforce
56.7% — women age 16 and over who are employed
61%
— mothers with children under age 3 who work
51.5% — management,
professional and related positions held by women
4% — CEO positions at S & P 500
companies held by women (20 total) Around the globe:
60%
— working women work in the service industry
12%
— board seats occupied by women
77%
— percentage of a man’s wages earned by a woman
250 million
— number of women who entered the workforce since 2006 Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015, Catalyst.org 2015, International Labour Office 2016, Deloitte Press Release 2015, World Economic Forum 2015
MORE ON THE WOMEN’S FORUM The Women’s Forum is a networking group that meets monthly at different businesses in Parker. The group is made up of female members of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. Each month they share contacts and strategies while socializing and learning how to improve their businesses’ reach.
Next Event: May 18, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Location: Bobbie’s Property Relief, 10300 North Tomahawk Road, Parker Contact: Email Stacy Rosemore at stacy@ parkerchamber.com or call 303.841.4268
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May 5, 2016
VOICES
LOCAL
Big victories require serious effort When you only look at the final scores from any sporting event, whether it’s baseball, basketball, hockey, football, golf, tennis, swimming or any other event, it’s sometimes hard to tell what happened during the game or competition where the winner was ultimately determined. We can look at recent games where the outcome was decided by one run, one basket, one goal, one stroke or one one-hundredth of a second. And then we can look at other final scores where it was an obvious blowout and a huge difference in the final score. Either way, at the end of the day and regardless of the difference in scoring, large or small, someone comes out with a win and someone else walks away with a loss. Now some may argue that it’s not how you win, a win is just a win. And others may say that it doesn’t matter how they lost, it will still go on their record as a loss. I believe we can learn from both the wins and the losses as well as the close games and matches that could have gone either way. Let’s look at the blowouts first. Was one team better prepared than the other? Were they outcoached? Maybe the talent and competencies were far greater and stronger for one opponent compared to the skill levels and ability of the other. Or perhaps, they were just outplayed on that given day. And if we look at the close ones, the events where the win was decided by the slightest of margins, what was the difference
there? Can we say the same things about being prepared, coaching and talent? Can we say that one team or individual showed up and just outplayed the other? Or is it something else? Could that something else be effort? When we look at the Michael Norton schedules for professional athletes it’s easy WINNING to see how a team or WORDS player can maybe lose a little focus or effort when they play so many games and travel so often to different cities. Maybe they can become physically and emotionally drained and the effort suffers from time to time or at least becomes compromised. But what about you and me, the nonprofessional athlete? We work day in and day out, some of us travel often for our job, most of us commute at some level and deal with traffic and other challenges, and others of us are caregivers and have our days filled with chores and tasks that completely consume us. Some days we feel like we have won the battle by a landslide and it was easy, and other days we feel like we just squeaked by with a win. And yes, there are those days where we feel like we got blown out.
The questions we have to ask ourselves are these, “Did I come ready to play today?” “Was I prepared as well as I could have been?” “Is there someone who could help me, maybe a coach or a mentor?” “Are there skills or competencies that I need to develop that could make my job or my role easier and help me to become more effective?” “Did I give it my very best effort?” “What is my competition doing just a little better than I am?” There is an old quote, “Talent without effort breeds mediocrity.” And just like professional athletes or athletes and artists at any level, if we have the skills and talent but don’t bring the effort, we will always be chasing our dreams and goals as we subject ourselves to mediocrity. It’s when we bring that extra effort that we begin to pursue our dreams and goals and stop chasing them. There is a champion in all of us. Some days we win, some days we lose, but it’s the champion’s attitude and effort that makes the difference in determining whether we win or lose. So how about you? Are you bringing that extra effort every day? I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@ gmail.com, and when we recognize that we control whether we win or lose, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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World of distraction brings unwanted action
Craig Marshall Smith
QUIET DESPERATION
I was reading an article about distracted driving when the phone rang. Tattered Cover was calling. The caller said that someone wanted a personalized copy of my book. Just as she was telling me the buyer’s name, Smitty barked because there was someone at the door. But I swear the caller said “Connie.” I thanked her and answered the door. It was the FedEx man. “I have a delivery for Mrs. Calabash.” The phone rang again. “There’s no one here by that
name,” I said. The dog was barking, the phone was ringing, and someone who wanted to aerate my yard — “Half off, today only,” he said — was standing next to the FedEx man. I got it all sorted out and went to the Tattered Cover on Santa Fe, and signed one of my books, “To Connie. As Hemingway said, `There is no friend as loyal as a book.’” Later I heard that a woman named Bonnie came in, was handed the book, and said, “Who’s Connie?” Some of us are distracted to death by our distractions. My little narrative had no such consequences. We found Mrs. Calabash, and I
signed another book for Bonnie. It doesn’t always turn out that way with distractions. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured, in automobiles because of distracted drivers. I see distracted drivers all the time. Mostly someone is on a hand held phone. Texting and driving is illegal in Colorado. So is littering. Both happen anyhow, and probably always will. Texting and driving isn’t much Smith continues on Page 9
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also affect prices for outbuildings and utility structures, dividing them into “shell-only” and “finished” categories. “Shell-only structures will be lower priced than finished,” CDS director Kyle Fenner said. For applicants hoping to beat the rate hike, CDS is extending its normal hours during the two weeks leading up to the rate increase. Beginning May 2, the office will remain open until 7 p.m. on its normal days of operation, Monday through Thursday. County offices are closed on Fridays. Fenner is also encouraging individuals who have constructed unpermitted buildings on their property to apply for permits. She said that with a new assessor coming to work for CDS, unpermitted buildings will more likely be reported. “We would like very much to get buildings permitted before they are reported to us,” Fenner said. “If people come on in, we will work through the after-the-fact permitting process together, and there won’t be penalties because it hasn’t been
having a group of high-school kids come out and do community service with them for a day.” The council was surprised that some organizations either did not want help or ignored the requests altogether. In the end, around 200 juniors and seniors participated in The Big Help Day. “We got turned down by a lot of organizations. We didn’t think that that would happen. Either they didn’t have any projects in mind or the timing didn’t work out,” Reyher said. The largest group of students went to Elizabeth Parks and Recreation and spent the morning cleaning up Evans and Casey Jones parks. Students also visited local elementary schools, assisting in classrooms, the library, and some physical education classes, while others delivered copies of the District’s annual newspaper, Small Town Big News. Others performed housekeeping chores at
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of space needed, the procurement of the funding and finally construction. Artspace is a national nonprofit developer whose self-described mission is: “To create, foster, and preserve affordable space for artists and arts organizations.” Artspace is also a lead partner in Gov. John Hickenlooper’s Space to Create Colorado initiative to provide affordable housing for artists. Partners in this program consist of public and private partners including the Colorado Office of Economic Development’s Colorado Creative Industries, the Department of Local Affairs, History Colorado, Boettcher Foundation and Artspace. The Artspace role is to develop affordable housing and workspace for artists and arts organization in nine rural Colorado communities. Elizabeth is under consideration as one of those communities as a possible site for an Artspace development. Artspace representatives were in Elizabeth recently to begin the preliminary feasibility phase of the project to assess the viability of an Artspace development in the city. Meeting held with group As part of this initial stage, Artspace representatives Roy Close and Wendy Holmes met last week with the Core group to discuss the possibilities. The Core group includes the Public Art Com-
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different than drinking and driving. I have seen drivers slow down and speed up, change lanes without signaling, and weave in their lanes. Texting or drunk? Maybe both. The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration reported 9,967 people were killed in the United States in alcohol-related crashes in 2014. I hear the same excuses from texters and drunks. “I need to change my behavior.” Maybe tomorrow. If you have been around the block like I have, you have heard the word “yet.” “I haven’t caused an accident.” Yet. There have been some real pips. One that stands out didn’t involve automobiles. It was the 2008 Chatsworth, California, train collision. A Union Pacific freight train and a Metrolink commuter train collided headon. The Metrolink’s train engineer was texting, and missed a signal. There were 25 deaths. We are warned all of the time, every-
As of May 15, the county will begin using 2015 International Code Council valuation data to calculate the cost of building permits and plan reviews, an increase of around 18 percent. Photo by Rick Gustafson reported as a violation.” The fees charged for unpermitted buildings will be the same as for new applications provided no violation is reported. “Once it becomes a violation, the county has adopted regulations that we are forced to uphold, and we must either enforce a penalty or go through a formal waiver request process with the BOCC,” she said. “That gets complex, and there isn’t any guarantee that they can or will waive penalties.” mittee/town staff: Dick Eason, town administrator; Rachel Hodgson, community development director; Dan Kelly; Aivars Tobiss; Rachel White; and Jennifer Skalecke. Beyond the Core group, Artspace held several focus groups comprised of artist/ artist organization focus group; finance/ financial organizations focus group; business sector focus group; and civic leadership focus group. They also assessed construction space and/or suitable buildings by touring the possible sites for construction, including a vacant lot at 55 Main St. owned by the city. After their visit, Hodson said, “They liked the community and the local art scene.” If Elizabeth passes the feasibility study phase, Artspace will then conduct a market analysis to determine if the artist community is large enough to sustain such a project. This survey will identify the type and number of artists in Elizabeth and the artistic disciplines that would take advantage of this opportunity. Identifying the number of artists and the disciplines is an integral part of determining the number of housing units and the configuration of the structure, which is unique to each community’s needs and desires. Artists can be broadly defined from painter to a creative hat maker or leather worker. According to the Artspace representatives, the definition depends upon the population and its characterization of artists. Identifying the number of artists and their needs determines the number of housing units and the composition of
where we go. “Don’t do this.” “Don’t do that.” There are warnings on just about everything. Kids were eating those laundry detergent pods. They now come with a warning. Many of us ignore warnings. Then you get a call from the police, and in the next 20 seconds your life changes forever. “Your daughter ...” We tend to seek our own levels of behavior, no matter what. Tomorrow or the next day, a friend or a celebrity will overdose. We all know better, but we just keep doing what we do. We keep doing what we do, and hope that we get lucky and stay lucky. In Minnesota in February, a suspected distracted driver’s car went airborne and landed on a 22-year-old woman’s car. Megan Goeltz, 22, was killed. She was raising a 3-year-old on her own, and working at a nursing home. How many lives were affected? The curb weight of my Subaru is about 3,800 pounds. I don’t know the math. What is 3,800 pounds times 65 mph? Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@ comcast.net
the structure. For instance, if the survey identifies 105 artists, the project would probably have 35 living units and the vision for the development depends upon the community and whether they want residential space, a gallery, studios or commercial space. As Hodson pointed out, “We are now waiting for the results of the feasibility study and depending on the results will move on to the market analysis portion of the project to find out how many spaces the town can support and in what capacity.” How Artspace works Artspace co-owns or owns the developed property which can be either new construction or the use and restoration of buildings already in place. In that role, Artspace ensures the property is well-maintained and any monies received beyond operating expenses are kept for preventive maintenance and
the Women’s Crisis Center and local nursing homes. Several students were surprised by the amount of work that needed to be done. “We also had kids that went to Peaceful Valley Boy Scout Ranch, and they were not expecting the workheavy day that they were going to have,” she said. “We were actually told to have students bring their own hammers.” The hard work included digging tree trunks out of the ground and moving rocks. The students plan to hold The Big Help Day again next year, but next year’s student council will have to work without some of the wisdom and experience gained this year. “None of the people in the committee this year are going to be returning, either seniors or not returning to student council, so it’s going to be run by a completely different group,” said Reyher, who had some advice for next year’s council. “I feel like we did a pretty good job, but I would say just get organized early.”
other improvements. If the previous studies are positive, the next and crucial step is to obtain the necessary funding. Each ArtSpace project is completely paid for before construction starts, and the developers never have to go back to the community for more money. ArtSpace borrows very little of the money but uses grants, donations and public funding that is already in place. Funding already in place would be government Community Development Block Grants used for public service site acquisition and housing rehabilitation; funds from Colorado Department of Local Affairs, a government agency that provides grants, loans and rental subsidies to forprofit and nonprofit developers to create or rehabilitate housing; or even History Colorado if the site is a historical building that will be renovated. From start to finish the project could take three to five years to complete.
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LIFE
LOCAL
May 5, 2016
CULTURE FA I T H FA M I L Y FOOD HEALTH
South Fellowship Church clearly categorizes items at its annual two-day garage sale. Organization helps customers navigate through garage sales without feeling overwhelmed. Photo by Alex DeWind
‘Labor of love’ Community members bargain-hunt for treasures By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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ydia Greenhalge, of Littleton, remembers rummaging through garage sales as a child. Her family lived on a tight budget. She’s now a garage sale expert. “I like saving money,” she said. “And I see it as a great recycling project.” A garage sale is more than just an outdoor pop-up shop cluttered with used items. It’s a staple of summer season alongside sporting events and barbecues. It’s a family affair, de-cluttering tool, collector’s playground— and a means of contributing to community. Garage sales started as early as the 1800s. Shipping yards sold unclaimed and used items to communities at discounted prices. They were called “rummage sales,” according to the Daily Infographic website, which collates interesting facts and figures into infographics. The term “garage sale” was coined in the 1950s and 1960s during a period of urban expansion. People were moving into homes with yards and garages. With the rise of Internet usage in the 1990s and 2000s, people started advertising garage sales online in addition to newspapers, says Daily Infographic. Greenhalge coordinates an annual two-day yard sale at South Fellowship Church, 6560 S. Broadway, Littleton. She spends more than three months collecting donations and hosts the sale
mid-April, which generates about $13,000 each year. “We do it early to get people fired up for garagesale season,” she said. People in the garage sale world know what items sell for, Greenhalge said. She barters prices: A pair of jeans marked for $5 may sell for $3. Two items may sell for the price of one. Greenhalge works with customers. “The right price is the price sellers are willing to sell for and buyers are willing to spend,” she said. South Fellowship proceeds pay for missionary trips for the church’s youth group. In 2013, members traveled to Haiti. Fundraising “takes the heat off parents,” said Greenhalge. Gabby Johnson, 16, is in the youth program and participated in this year’s sale, which took place April 22 and 23. The Highlands Ranch resident was amazed at how many people donated. The most interesting item she’s found this garage-sale season: a retro bowling ball. Garage-sale fans also can download several Internet apps to find the nearest garage sale, including YardSales.net, gsalr.com, Yard Sale Treasure Map and Garage Sales by Map. Sale continues on Page 11
RISE OF VIRTUAL GARAGE SALES For some residents, social media has replaced the traditional, front-yard garage sale. “Garage Sale Season is every day on Facebook nowadays,” said Angy Weeks, of Highlands Ranch. Several Facebook groups serve as digital secondhand stores for residents to buy and sell used household goods. The “Highlands Ranch Online Garage Sale” is an open group — many are closed and require residents to “join.” This particular
page is filled with photos of wall décor, apparel and furniture. Prices range from $5 to $150 and are clearly marked in green lettering. Attached is a “Message Seller” button. Some residents prefer the online transaction to the outdoor, popup shop. “It’s much easier than dragging it all outside and you make better money and also find awesome deals from your neighbors,” Weeks said.
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An Internet user simply enters his or her ZIP code and the application pulls up a list of nearby garage sales. Or a user can sign up for alerts to be notified when a sale is happening. During garage sale season — typically spring and summer months — the following occurs weekly in the U.S, according to Daily Infographic: • 65,000 garage sales • 690,000 people purchasing from a garage sale • 4.97 million items sold • $4.2 million generated in revenue, with the estimated item price at 85 cents. Low prices appeal to customers. “I love garage sales,” said Liz Friesen, of Highlands Ranch. “I look for clothes for my kids and underappreciated instruments.” Friesen has four children from 6 to 14 years old. She purchased all of her kids’ baby items at garage sales. Now she looks for books, high-end clothing for her daughter and musical instruments. “I can get really nice clothes for nothing,” she said. Most garage sale items are used, but still in adequate condition for someone else, reflecting the old saying, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Kristen Lowden, of Denver, scouts garage sales for seasonal items she needs. “It usually varies between baby stuff, Christmas and Halloween decorations and tools for the husband,” she said. Most sales have sections for leftover holiday decorations, kitchenware, clothing, shoes and accessories. Each one is a treasure hunt. The aftermath of a garage sale varies. Some, like Greenhalge, donate leftover items to nonprofit organizations. She gives to local charities, including Denver Rescue Mission, Love INC Littleton, Family Promise and mission trips overseas. It is, she said, “a labor of love.”
South Fellowship Church, at 6560 S. Broadway, organizes items by category at an annual two-day yard sale April 22 and 23. Photo by Alex DeWind
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL GARAGE SALE Organize Arrange items by category so guests can easily navigate through the garage sale. Place books on a shelf instead of throwing them in a box. Hang clothes on a rack and organize by size or color. Clutter can overwhelm you and your guests. If sale items are neatly displayed, a passerby may be more apt to stop. Set the mood
Make your garage sale stand out by playing background music, providing finger food or setting up a lemonade stand. Invite friends, children and neighbors to help. Small additions can lift the ambiance and make your garage sale more than a front-yard exchange. Get the word out Skip the decorated, neon-colored poster boards and go for a clean design. Make the address clear, bold and have an arrow pointing in the appropriate direction. Less is more, ac-
cording to Real Simple. Pricing The main thing to remember is not to overprice, says Real Simple. Keep in mind that most items are used. The overall goal should be to clear out clutter. Rule of thumb: Sell things for one-half to onethird their original price. Source: www.realsimple.com/work-life/lifestrategies/garage-sale-tips
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Arapahoe Philharmonic stages world premiere “Symphony No. 2: An American Pastoral” by the Arapahoe Philharmonic’s composer in residence, Edgar Girtain, will be presented in a world premiere performance on May 13 at Mission Hills Church, 620 Sonya Ellingboe Southpark Drive, Littleton. The work SONYA’S has two connected SAMPLER movements: a picturesque depiction of the American West and a meditation on the passage of time, based on the poem “The River of Life” by Thomas Campbell. Also on the program: Bruckner’s “Symphony No. 4.” A pre-concert talk by Girtain and orchestra conductor Devin Patrick Hughes will precede the concert at 6:45 p.m. in room M12 off the lobby. Tickets:
arapahoe-phil.org, 303-781-1892. New address: 5601 S. Broadway, Suite 345, Littleton. Plant sale The Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, holds its annual Heirloom Plant Sale at 10 a.m. May 7. It will also be Plowing and Planting Day — watch the staff plant spring crops. (Stop to visit the enormous new sow in her mud wallow — little piglets on order.) Free admission. Englewood Camera Club New tools for editing photos will be demonstrated at the May 10 meeting of the Englewood Camera Club at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Lee Urmy will show how to use the Nik program Viveza to fine-tune the color portion of images, build contrast, change color and more. Steve Johnson will show how to use the new Topaz DeNoise program and how to sharpen an image using the High Pass Filter along with Sharpen Image in Adobe
Photoshop. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Guests are welcome. Paintings on display The Littleton Paint Box Guild has an exhibit through May 31 at Southglenn Library, 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial. Included: oils, watercolors, pastels and mixed media. All art is for sale. Littleton Symphony Earth, the fourth element, is the focus of the Littleton Symphony’s concert at 7:30 p.m. May 13 at Littleton United Methodist Church, 5894 S. Datura St., Littleton. Jurgen de Lemos is conductor. The program includes Smetana’s “From Bohemian Forests and Meadows,” Stravinsky’s “Adoration of the Earth” from the “Rite of Spring,” and Johann Strauss’ “Tales from the Vienna Woods.” Guest vocal soloist Sarah Barber will perform “The Farewell” from Mahler’s “Song of the Earth.” Tickets: $18/$15, free 21 and younger. At the door or Gorsett Violin Shop, 8100 S. Quebec St. B206,
Centennial, or littletonsymphony.org. Genealogy group The Columbine Genealogical & Historical Society group announces that on May 10 at 1 p.m., “Southwest Tourism by Rail: The Development of the Santa Fe Railroad and Its Art Collection” will be presented by Brian Tremblath, special collections librarian, Western History and Genealogy, Denver Public Library and Kristin Fong, American Museum of Western Art educator. The group meets at Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 6400 S. University Blvd., Centennial. Guests are welcome. Documentary on gender issues Students at Front Range Community College have created a documentary film, “Spectrum: Embracing Gender,” that explores gender issues. It will debut at 7 p.m. on May 6 at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., Denver Highlands. Brandon Berman, media faculty, has overseen the production under the working name of Storage Room Productions.
CURTAIN TIME Neighbors “The Boys Next Door” by Tom Griffin plays May 14 to June 11 at the John Hand Theater/Denver Free University, 7653 E. First Place, Lowry/Denver. Presented by Firehouse Theater Company and directed by Katie Mangett. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22/$20, firehousetheatercompany.com, 303-5623232. Dark comedy “Time of My Life” by Alan Ayckbourn plays May 13 to June 4 at the historic
Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Directed by Ian Gerber. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Thursday, May 19; 2 p.m. May 22. Tickets: $10-$16, tclstage.org, 800-838-3006. Adult themes. Regional premiere “The English Bride” by Lucile Lichtblau plays through May 14 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, presented by And Toto Too theatre Company, which produces new works by women playwrights. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Tickets:
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$25/$22, andtototoo.org, 720-583-3975. Buntport’s latest “Greetings from Camp Katabasis” plays May 13 to June 4 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Written and directed by the Buntport company members. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, May 30; 3 p.m. May 22 and 29. Tickets: buntport.com. Hollywood history “Sunset Boulevard” with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, book and lyrics by
Don Black and Christopher Hampton, plays through May 29 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $28-$34, vintagetheatre.com or 303-856-7830. Asian theater “Animals Out of Paper” will be presented May 6 to June 5 by Theatre Esprit at 1400 Dallas St., Aurora (No shows Memorial Day weekend). Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: theatre-esprit-asia.org.
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Swap meat for seafood Learn how to transform traditional dishes
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ow more than ever, food choices matter. People want healthy, environmentally friendly foods without sacrificing flavor. Substituting the traditional protein in your favorite dishes with seafood is one deliciously smart way to satisfy these demands. Seafood offers numerous health benefits. In fact, because seafood is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and essential vitamins and minerals, but low in saturated fat and calories, several health organizations recommend two servings per week. When it comes to the environment, seafood offers an advantage as well — it’s the most environmentally friendly of all the animal proteins. In a comparison of environmental costs, wild-capture fisheries have a miniscule cost compared to foods such as beef, chicken, pork and dairy. Changing up traditional meals to incorporate the goodness of seafood is easier than you may think. Just pick a non-seafood protein dish that you regularly enjoy, and replace the protein with one of Alaska’s many species of seafood. For example, replace veal in veal parmesan with delicious Alaska cod or the chicken in chicken Marsala with flavorful Alaska salmon. Find more easy, meatless recipes and inspiration at wildalaskaseafood.com. Cod Parmesan with Zucchini Noodles Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 2 medium zucchini (5-6 ounces each), thinly sliced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon dried basil 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 4 Alaska cod fillets (4-6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided In nonstick skillet, saute zucchini slices in butter and oil just until soft. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm. Heat oven to broil setting. Mix grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, oregano and onion powder together. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Divide and spread topping onto the top of each fillet. Place fillets on foil-lined broiler pan. Broil 5-7 inches from broiler element for 3 minutes, or until top is browned and bubbly. Reduce heat to 300 F and cook 3-5 more minutes. Cook until fish is opaque throughout. To serve, place 1/4 of zucchini on each plate. Top with cod fillet and garnish with 1/2 tablespoon shredded cheese.
Smothered Cod or Pollock Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red onion 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced Salt and pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup tomato, seeded and chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 4 wild Alaska cod or pollock fillets (4-6 ounces each) 2 cups mashed potatoes, warmed 4 fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish In hot saute pan, cook olive oil, onion and garlic for 1 minute. Add both peppers and salt and pepper, and saute 2 minutes. Add flour and stir until flour turns light brown. Add chicken stock and stir until liquid smooths and starts to thicken. Add tomato and thyme. Season fish with salt and pepper, to taste, and place into simmering sauce and cover. Cook 3-4 minutes, carefully turn, cover and continue to cook until done, 3-4 minutes. To serve, place 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes on 4 serving plates. Carefully remove each piece of fish and place on top of mashed potatoes. Evenly divide sauce over each piece of fish. Garnish each plate with 1 sprig of fresh thyme, if desired.
What’s in a name? For many ingredients, substitutions are no problem. For example, pollock, which is a member of the cod family and shares many of its attributes, including a firm texture, mild flavor and snowwhite fillets loaded with lean protein, works in any recipe calling for cod. However, at the fish counter it pays to pay attention to names because the Food & Drug Administration regulates what foods sold in the United States are called. This allows consumers to know
more about their origin and be confident in the safety and environmental standards used to raise or harvest the product. Recently, the FDA made a change regarding pollock. Alaska pollock was previously a species name, which meant pollock from Russia or China could be sold as Alaska pollock. To clear up the confusion and help ensure consumers know the source of their food, now only pollock from Alaska can be called Alaska pollock.
Salmon Marsala Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 4 Alaska salmon fillets (4-6 ounces each) Salt and pepper, to taste 2 cups flour 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup Marsala wine 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 2 cups chicken stock 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons cold butter 4 fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper, to taste. On plate, season flour with salt and pepper, to taste. Dredge both sides of each salmon fillet in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Heat large saute pan and add olive oil then place each piece of salmon in pan. Cook for 2-4 minutes, turn fillets over and cook until almost done. Remove fillets from pan; set aside. Off heat, add wine to pan, scraping bits off the bottom. Return pan to heat and add mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook for 1 minute. Add stock and thyme, and let liquid reduce by half. Return salmon fillets to pan. Cook, while basting fish, until fillets are heated through. Remove fillets to 4 serving plates. Return pan to heat, add cold butter and swirl until incorporated and sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat and divide sauce evenly over salmon fillets. Garnish each plate with 1 thyme sprig, if desired.
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SPORTS ROUNDUP ELIZABETH CARDINALS BASEBALL Elizabeth 14, Skyview 4 Elizabeth won the April 27 conference game. Key performers: Kyle Savikas went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, two triples and a double. Dusty Lawson went 2-for-4 with two RBIs. Corbin Kloppenberg had three stolen bases. GIRLS SOCCER Elizabeth 9, Alameda 0
Elizabeth shut out Alameda in the April 28 conference game. Key performers: Reilly Blakeslee scored three goals. Elizabeth 3, Skyview 1 Elizabeth won the April 26 conference game. Key performers: Meri Sandy, Anisa Samhouri and Summer Hatch each scored. Goalkeeper Megan Reyher had 12 saves. Elizabeth 5, Fort Lupton 2
Elizabeth won the April 21 conference game. Key performers: Meri Sandy scored two goals. Other goal scorers were Summer Hatch, Marianne Hughes and Kelsey Eddy. Goalkeeper Megan Reyher had three saves. TRACK AND FIELD Legend Spring Qualifier: Elizabeth boys and girls each won the April 21 meet in
Parker. First-place individual finishers were: Lj Robinson, 100 meter and 400 meter; Brad George, 200 meter; David Fine, 3,200 meter; Jacob Morse, 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles; 4x400-meter boys relay team; Josh Hernandez, long jump and triple jump; Chloe Peterson, 100 meter and long jump; Kallaway Wood, 400 meter; Ella Benkendorf, 800 meter; Ashten Loeks, 1,600 meter and 300-meter hurdles; Cori Small, 3,200 meter; 4x400-meter girls relay team; and Lexye Wood, high jump.
KIOWA INDIANS BASEBALL Kiowa/Simla 17, Stratton/Liberty 3 The combined Kiowa team won the April 28 conference game. Key performers: Matt Thieman hit a grand slam. Riley Lopez went 4-for-4 with an RBI. Peyton 4, Kiowa/Simla 0 The combined Kiowa team was shut out in the April 23 conference game double header. Key performers: Joel Smith went 2-for-2 and had three stolen bases. It six innings
pitched, Kasey Nusbaum struck out six batters. Peyton 12, Kiowa/Simla 0 The combined Kiowa team was shut out in the April 23 conference game. Key performers: In two innings pitched, Riley Lopez struck out two batters. TRACK AND FIELD Terry Amundson Invitational: Kiowa’s boys placed eighth and the girls placed
seventh in the April 27 meet held in Byers. Top finishers were: 4x200-meter boys relay team, first place; 4x100-meter boys relay team, third place; 4x400-meter relay team; second place; Melanie Deering, first place, 400 meter and high jump; 4x400-meter girls relay team, third place; 4x800-meter girls relay team, third place; and Tylar Zielinski, third place, discus.
meet held in Elbert. Top finishers were: 4x200-meter boys relay team, first place; Tj Daughenbaugh, third place, 200 meter; Wyatt McKnight, second place, 400 meter; James Neighbors, third place, 800 meter; 4x400-meter boys relay team, third place; Melanie Deering, first place, 400 meter; and the 4 x 800-meter girls relay team, first place; Tylar Zielinski, first place, shot put and discus; and the 4x400-meter girls relay team; second place.
Kiowa Klassic: Kiowa’s boys placed fifth and the girls placed fourth in the April 23
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TRACK AND FIELD The Bulldogs boys team placed 17th out of 20 teams at the Terry Amundson Invitational on April 27 with eight points. Key Players: Dakota Miller placed second in the high jump and Taylor Dahm placed 12th in the triple jump. The girls team took 12th place out of 19 teams with 14 points at the tournament. Key Players: Kaya Chamberlain placed seventh in the high jump and fourth in the long jump. Devin Mayer took 12th place in the 200 meter with a time of 30.95 seconds.
TRACK AND FIELD Simla’s boys team placed sixth out of 18 teams with 48 points on April 23 at the Kiowa Klassic. Key athletes: Marcus Mazerall took first place in the triple jump and fourth in the long jump. Marc Romero took third place in the 3200 meter in 12:30.40. The girls team placed second out of 18 teams at the Kiowa Klassic with 87 points. Key athletes: Jerraldawn Rector took first place in the high jump and second place in the 100 meter in 13.73 seconds. Kayelynn Montague placed second in the triple jump and Ashley Robison placed second in the shot put and the discus.
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Animal Rescue of the Rockies Provides foster care for death-row shelter dogs and cats throughout Colorado Need: Foster families for animals on lists to be euthanized Contact: www.animalrescueoftherockies. org. Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers to help seniors, teens, youth and more in a variety of capacities. Contact: 303-738-7938 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Need: Volunteers to help with mail/delivery room, internal mail delivery/pick-up and more. Requirements: Citizen Academy graduates will be given priority consideration. All other applicants must pass a background screening. Contact: Lt. Steve Curti at 720-874-3936 ASSE International Student Exchange Program Organizes student exchange programs Need: Local host families to provide homes for boys and girls age 15-18 from a variety of coutries. Contact: Cathy Hintz, 406-488-8325 or 800-733-2773 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Provides services to local seniors Need: Volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments, the grocery store, pharmacies and more. Contact: Steph Schroeder, 303-688-9498 Colorado Humane Society Handles animal abuse and neglect cases Need: Volunteers to care for pregnant cats, dogs and their litters, as well as homes for cats and dogs that require socializing or that are recovering from surgery or injuries. Contact: Teresa Broaddus, 303-961-3925 Court Appointed Special Advocates Works with abused and neglected children in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties Need: Advocates for children, to get to know, speak up for and ensure their best interests in court Contact: 303-695-1882 or www.adv4children.org. Volunteer continues on Page 17
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Agency sets deadline for wolf recovery plan Settlement filed in court is likely to be challenged
By Felicia Fonseca Associated Press The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to a deadline to craft a recovery plan for the endangered Mexican gray wolf after the agency was accused in federal court of dragging its feet for decades. The settlement filed April 26 in U.S. District Court in Arizona still needs to be approved by a judge, and it’s expected to be challenged by farm bureaus in three states. It would require a recovery plan to be complete by November 2017 with periodic status updates provided to parties in a lawsuit filed against the Fish and
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Gateway Battered Women’s Shelter Serves victims of family violence in Aurora and Arapahoe County Need: Volunteers help with crisis-line management, children’s services, legal advocacy, community education and other shelter services. Donations: Also accepts used cell phones (younger than 4 years) to give to victims. Mail to Gateway at P.O. Box 914, Aurora, CO 80040, or drop them off at Neighborly Thrift Store, 3360 S. Broadway, Englewood Requirements: Must attend a 26-hour training session; bilingual skills welcome Contact: Jeneen Klippel-Worden, 303343-1856 or jkworden@gatewayshelter. com Girl Scouts of Colorado Youth organization for girls Need: Troop leaders, office support,
Wildlife Service. The lawsuit argued that the recovery plan is long overdue for a species that has struggled to gain a foothold in the Southwest. The most recent annual survey released in February shows at least 97 wolves live in forested lands in southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona, a figure that marked the first decline in the population in four years. Jeff Humphrey, a spokesman for the Fish and Wildlife Service, said on April 27 that the agency remains committed to boosting the population and improving genetic diversity. He said work on a recovery plan will shift from a team-based model to one that has Fish and Wildlife taking the lead and seeking assistance as needed to meet the deadline. “It’s an aggressive schedule for a complex recovery equation,” he said.
Environmental groups, Arizona and Utah are on board with the settlement. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and the state of Colorado objected to the November 2017 deadline for the recovery plan that will be peer-reviewed, but agreed not to contest the settlement. The Mexican gray wolf was added to the federal endangered species list in 1976. The first captive-bred wolves were released into the wild in 1998, with a goal of having 350 for a sustainable population, Humphrey said. Environmentalists have been pushing for an expanded range and for more captive-bred wolves to be released in Arizona and New Mexico, but those efforts haven’t been backed by surrounding states over concerns about losing livestock to wolves and encroachment in urban areas. Blair Dunn, an attorney representing
farm bureaus in Colorado, New Mexico and Utah and other groups, said the settlement places an unfair burden on the American public when the wolves’ historical range includes much of Mexico. “You’re creating a new range for it where it wasn’t historically and that means it’s going to have a different set of interactions with humans and livestock,” he said. Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity said he’s hopeful the recovery plan won’t come too late. “The Mexican gray wolf is very, very close to extinction in large part because of genetic reasons, lack of genetic diversity in the wild wolf population that is the result of years and years of mismanagement,” he said. “It may be too late but hopefully not.”
administrative help and more Age requirement: Men and women, 18 and older Contact: www.girlscoutsofcolorado.org, inquiry@gscolorado.org or 1-877-4045708
need prescription drug assistance; and helping with day-to-day living expenses, Medicare and Medicaid issues. Contact: Kerry Ewald, Health Passport volunteer coordinator, 303-629-4934.
their new home. Requirements: Must be 18 or older (although children of volunteers are welcome to participate). One-hour training and orientation required. Contact: David Cornish, 303-225-0199 or david.cornish@lfsrm.org; go to www. lfsrm.org.
Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers Need: Volunteers for Wheat Ridge, Denver or Littleton Habitat ReStores, helping with the cash register, dock and warehouse floor Contact: 303-996-5468, email Alice Goble at Alice@habitatmetrodenver.org Health Passport Centura Health program that provides health and wellness services Need: Volunteers to support patients and families in the hospital and upon discharge with outreach, marketing and social networking; connecting patients, families and volunteers to services and programs; hosting classes at various Health Passport locations; contributing to the health and wellness of those in the community; counseling clients who
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Living history comes to school World War II veteran’s tale inspires student journalists
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Nathan Teigland doesn’t want his students learning history from a screen. When the Southeast Christian School history teacher learned a co-worker’s father-in-law was a World War II veteran, Teigland leaped at the chance to bring his students face-toface with living history. Lt. William Couch, a bombardier in the Air Corps (now the Air Force), addressed Teigland’s eighth-grade class on Feb. 26, giving students a first-person account of his experiences during the war. Teigland assigned an essay to his students, hoping they would learn to become active in the community and contribute to, not just consume, a story. One of Teigland’s goals when he designed the assignment was for students to find their voice. Two students, Luke Arnold and Alyssa McCampbel, found a gift for journalism as well. McCampbel wrote a detailed account of Couch’s decision to enlist after the attack on Pearl Harbor: “At 21 years old, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and many appealing advertisements, in January, 1942 William Couch decided to join the Air Corps and was
Lt. William Couch, back right, wearing a hat, poses with students in Nathan Teigland’s eighth-grade history class at Southeast Christian School. Couch survived being taken prisoner by German troops in World War II. Courtesy photo accepted as aviation cadet on a B-17. He failed to make it to pilot training, and was assigned to Bombardier School instead. Arriving in England, he was assigned to the 349th squadron of the 100th bomb group. The first mission was “relatively easy.” Lt. Couch and the rest of his crew successfully hit their target (the submarine pens at St. Nazaire on the southwestern French coast). The plane engines began having prob-
lems and Lt. Glen (who was above Couch) decided to put the plane into a nosedive heading straight down, but they successfully returned home without being attacked by the Germans. The next five missions for Couch’s crew were successful. “The seventh mission, however, wasn’t so easy.” Arnold focused on Couch’s experience crash-landing into the ocean and being
taken captive: “In the morning of August 17, 1943, Couch and his crew were preparing to enter the heart of Nazi territory. After witnessing other bombers falling like flies from the sky and dealing with the “acrid” smell of gunfire, the group was able to hit its target and headed to Northern Africa, a move with which Couch disagreed. The giant piece of machinery had experienced much damage; so much damage, in fact, that the ship was forced to hit water and attempt to float. The life rafts were deployed and the unharmed crew climbed aboard them. All they could do now is wait. “Couch and the rest of the men waited through the night and finally spotted their savior fighter plane. Unfortunately for the team, the plane had a swastika on the tail, meaning only one thing: the plane was German. The aircraft had arrived and taken the men aboard. Couch recalled one of the crewmen with his thick German accent informing Couch, ‘For you, der wahr ist ofer.’” Teigland was proud of his students’ first entry into journalism, but just as pleased that the class appreciated their guest speaker. Teigland said he wanted students to understand how small stories fit into the bigger historical picture. It wasn’t until he drove Couch home that Teigland realized just how big the lesson was. On the drive, Couch mentioned a veteran that came to speak to his own eighthgrade class, a veteran of the Civil War.
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LIBRA (September 23 to October Your gift Court Address: 751 Ute22) Avenue Kiowa CO 80117 for creating order out of chaos will help you deal with a sudden rush of responsibilities that would Plaintiff: Security Trusthis and Savthreaten someoneFirst less able to balance or her ings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation priorities. v.
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Defendants: an21) individuSCORPIO (October Phil 23 toContursi, November Conal; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine gratulations. Youranenergy levels are right a Nubani, individual; PJ coming West, LLC, back updissolved to normal --Colorado just in timecompany; to help you tackle MABE, some worthwhile challenges and make some imLLC, a Colorado company; Claudio portantCozzini, choices.an individual; Abe Nubani, an individual; Chicago Title Land Trust Com-
pany, as(November Successor Trustee to Cole SAGITTARIUS 22 to December 21) Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated The sage Sagittarian should demand a full expla5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, nation of inconsistencies that might be cropping an Illinois banking corporation; John and up in what had seemed to be a straightforward Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all deal. non-record Claimants.
CAPRICORN Attorney(December for Plaintiff:22 to January 19) A conflictDavid between obligations family and to the J. Marcus, Esq.toAtty Reg. #41189 job canDouglas create stressful Best advice: A. Turner,problems. P.C. Park Point Drive,so Suite Balance602 your dual priorities that240 one doesn’t Golden, Colorado 80401 outweigh the other.
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Phone Number: 303.273.2923
FAX Number: AQUARIUS (January 720.746.3027 20 to February 18) Don’t dave.marcus@douglasturner.com guess, E-mail: speculate or gossip about that so-called PUBLIC NOTICE mystery situation at the workplace. Bide your Case Number:2016 CV 030008 time. An explanation will be forthcoming very Elbert County District Court SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue soon. Kiowa CO 80117 PISCES 19 toNAMED March 20) Boredom TO(February THE ABOVE might be creeping in and causing you to lose inDEFENDANTS: Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savterest in a repeat project. Deal with it by flipping ings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED andtorev. over your usual routine and finding a new way quired Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individudo an old task. to appear and defend against the
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary A. Green, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 030020
Name Changes PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice of Petition for Change of Name Public notice is given on March 17, 2016 that a Petition for a Change of Name of an adult has been filed with the Elbert County Court. The Petition requests that the name of Jacquelyn Suzanne Storti be changed to Jack Anthony Storti Case No.: 16 C 12 Cheryl A. Layne, Clerk of Court By: Joleen Jenkins, Deputy Clerk Legal Notice No: 23392 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jon R. Snow, aka Jon Richard Snow, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 5
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before August 31, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.
Julie K. Snow-Kloppenberg Personal Representative 8500 E. Warren Avenue Denver, Colorado 80231
Legal Notice No: 23391 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
Notice To NOTICE Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Jon R. Snow, aka Jon Richard Snow, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 5 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before August 31, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Julie K. Snow-Kloppenberg Personal Representative 8500 E. Warren Avenue Denver, Colorado 80231
Robert Green Personal Representative P.O. Box 395 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107 Legal Notice No: 23396 First Publication: May 5, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
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Legal Notice No: 23391 First Publication: April 21, 2016 Last Publication: May 5, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Mary A. Green, Deceased Case Number: 2016 PR 030020 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before September 6, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Robert Green Personal Representative P.O. Box 395 Elizabeth, Colorado 80107
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All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before September 6, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred.
Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117 Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation v. Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an individual; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Cole Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated 5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, an Illinois banking corporation; John and Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all non-record Claimants.
claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with al; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine the Court in this by filing with the Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC,BORN a THIS WEEK: Youaction, can warm the coldest clerk of this court answer other dissolved Colorado company; MABE, heart with your lyrical voiceanand brightor smile. Youresponse. You are required to file your anLLC, a Colorado company; Claudio find yourself at home, wherever you are. swer or other response within 35 days Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an inafter the service of this summons upon dividual; Chicago Title Land Trust Com(c) 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. you. Service of this summons shall be pany, as Successor Trustee to Cole complete on the last day of publication. A Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated copy of the Petition/Complaint may be ob5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, tained from the clerk of the court. an Illinois banking corporation; John and Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all If you fail to file your answer or other renon-record Claimants. sponse to the Petition/Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last Attorney for Plaintiff: publication, the Court may enter judgment David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 by default against you for the relief deDouglas A. Turner, P.C. manded in the Petition/Complaint without 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 further notice. Your answer or other reGolden, Colorado 80401 sponse must be accompanied with the apPhone Number: 303.273.2923 plicable filing fee. FAX Number: 720.746.3027 E-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com This is an action requesting the Court void fraudulent transfers made in attempt to Case Number:2016 CV 030008 avoid execution of a judgment against certain real property situated in the county of SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION To advertise your publicElbert, notices call 303-566-4100 State of Colorado, more particularly described as: TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: Vacant Land: NE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and rePM; quired to appear and defend against the Vacant Land: SE 1/4 of Section 5, Townclaims of the Petition/Complaint filed with ship 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th the Court in this action, by filing with the PM; clerk of this court an answer or other reVacant Land: NW 1/4 of Section 5, Townsponse. You are required to file your anship 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th swer or other response within 35 days PM; and after the service of this summons upon Vacant Land: SW 1/4 of Section 5, Townyou. Service of this summons shall be ship 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th complete on the last day of publication. A PM. copy of the Petition/Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. Dated this 29th day of March, 2016. If you fail to file your answer or other reDOUGLAS A. TURNER, P.C. sponse to the Petition/Complaint in writs/ David J. Marcus ing within 35 days after the date of the last David J. Marcus, Esq., Reg. #41189 publication, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief deIn accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, §1manded in the Petition/Complaint without 26(9), a printed copy of this document with further notice. Your answer or other reoriginal signatures is being maintained by sponse must be accompanied with the apthe filing party and will be made available plicable filing fee. for inspection by other parties or the Court upon request. This is an action requesting the Court void fraudulent transfers made in attempt to Legal Notice No.: 23387 avoid execution of a judgment against cerFirst Publication: April 14, 2016 tain real property situated in the county of Last Publication: May 12, 2016 Elbert, State of Colorado, more particuPublisher: Douglas County News-Press larly described as: The Elbert County News Vacant Land: NE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; Vacant Land: SE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; Vacant Land: NW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM; and Vacant Land: SW 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th PM.
Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117
Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation v. Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an individual; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor Trustee to Cole Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated 5/29/98 and known as trust no. 98-8015, an Illinois banking corporation; John and Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all non-record Claimants.
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Attorney for Plaintiff: David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone Number: 303.273.2923 FAX Number: 720.746.3027 E-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com Case Number:2016 CV 030008 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend against the claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with the Court in this action, by filing with the clerk of this court an answer or other response. You are required to file your answer or other response within 35 days after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be complete on the last day of publication. A copy of the Petition/Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.
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Legal Notice No: 23396 First Publication: May 5, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press
If you fail to file your answer or other response to the Petition/Complaint in writing within 35 days after the date of the last publication, the Court may enter judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Petition/Complaint without further notice. Your answer or other response must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee.
Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.
s/ David J. Marcus Public notices are a community’s window into the government. From regulations to local budgets, David J. Marcus, Esq., zoning Reg. #41189 governments have used local newspapers to inform citizens of its actions as an part of your right In accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, essential §126(9), a printed copy of this document with to know. You know where to look, when to look and what to look for to be involved as a citizen. Local original signatures is being maintained by filing party and will be made available newspapers provide you with the information you needthe to get involved. for inspection by other parties or the Court
Attorney for Plaintiff: David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 Douglas A. Turner, P.C. 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone Number: 303.273.2923 FAX Number: 720.746.3027 E-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com Case Number:2016 CV 030008
This is an action requesting the Court void fraudulent transfers made in attempt to avoid execution of a judgment against certain real property situated in the county of Elbert, State of Colorado, more particularly described as:
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