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Cleanup event draws crowd Volunteers also tackle projects around Elizabeth By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media The Town of Elizabeth held its annual Town Clean Up Day on May 7, but tidying up the town’s parks and streets was not the only work carried out on that Saturday. Several other groups in the area got an early start to beat the chilly weather that moved in by the afternoon to make repairs, raise funds and green up the town. Town Administrator Dick Eason wrangled up around 35 volunteers to spread mulch at parks, pick up trash on sidewalks along Highway 86, and complete minor landscaping around the town hall, where later that afternoon hot dogs and burgers were grilled to feed hungry volunteers. To assist with the cleanup, the town brought in three dumpsters again this year for residents to bring loads of trash. In addition, Elizabeth Police Chief Stephen Hasler led a group of volunteers to make pickups in the department’s HMMWV and trailer for residents who were unable to deliver trash on their own. At the Arena at Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth Stampede volunteers continued work on the grandstands that began last month. This year the stands are receiving a makeover. Cleanup continues on Page 9

Volunteer Bill Mock of Elizabeth sands layers of old paint from the grandstands at Casey Jones Park. Crews have been working for weeks to replacing planks and preparing the stands for new paint. Photo by Rick Gustafson

Sierra Taylor trains with her fellow riders on the Blazing Saddles Drill Team. Taylor is one of the most experienced riders on the team and enjoys performing the “fast lap,” which is a high-speed lap of the arena around a slower circle of riders toward the center. Photos by Rick Gustafson

Drill team hitting stride Blazing Saddles participants bring commitment to the arena By Rick Gustafson Special to Colorado Community Media With the Elizabeth Stampede less than a month away, pounding hammers and buzzing sanders are not the only sounds echoing inside the arena at Casey Jones Park. Each Friday, the beat of hooves, hoots of delight, and the steady, amplified voice of Cindy Adams fill the grounds as she guides 20 girls and horses from the Blazing Saddles Drill Team through their performance. “They’re a great bunch of kids,” said Adams, drill master for the team. “They take care of their own horses at all these shows and rodeos.” Adams helped found the Blazing Saddles Drill Team in 2006. Since its creation, the drill team has performed at, among other events, the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade and Rodeo, and Cowboy Up in Kiowa. In addition to regular performances at the Elbert County Fair, the team has become the exclusive drill team for the Elizabeth Stampede — which is June 3-5 — and for the second year in a row, will be performing at the Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park July 6-11. The team is open to both boys and girls, though there are currently no boys on the team. Saddles continues on Page 9

Kaelie Denton of Elizabeth tacks up Tuffy before drill practice on May 6. Denton is in her ﬁrst year on the Blazing Saddles Drill Team and enjoys riding in parades.

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Douglas County commissioners rejected an application to rezone property for a proposed housing development on Hilltop Road near the border of Douglas and Elbert counties. Commissioners Roger Partridge, David Weaver and Jill Repella all voted to deny the application, citing concerns over the proposed project’s compatibility with neighboring agricultural areas and its adherence to the county’s Comprehensive Master Plan. “I feel that the county commissioners did their job and I’m very pleased with the outcome,” said Tina Huston, a Parker resident who led opposition to the rezoning plan. “This development was way off the mark from the get-go.” Huston was one of approximately 70 people who showed up for the hearing. Many brought signs displaying their opposition to the project, though Weaver, the board chairperson, asked them not to wave them. A total of 14 citizens spoke against the proposal, including a PowerPoint presentation by Huston and three other residents. The application was brought by 303 Investments LLC, a Parkerbased company headed by resident Derrick Myers. Myers told the commission his only desire for the project was to sell affordable land to homeowners. Several calls made to the company’s telephone number were not answered. The property is located at the eastern edge of Douglas County, from Hilltop Road to the border

of Elbert County. The proposal would have rezoned the land from agricultural use to residential use, distributing 56 parcels of land for a subdivision of homes. Proponents of the rezoning pointed to the Bandera subdivision, which stands adjacent to the Hilltop property on the western edge of Elbert County. C.J. Kirst of the Tahoe Consulting Group, who argued for rezoning on behalf of Myers, said the Bandera development would eventually be full to capacity, nullifying the issue of Hilltop’s residential use clashing with the neighboring land. Repella didn’t agree with that argument, stating that Bandera is currently struggling to succeed. She added that she couldn’t dismiss the idea that the Hilltop property didn’t comply with the use of the surrounding, primarily agricultural, properties. “They made their decision,” Kirst said, declining to comment further on the board’s rejection of the application. Weaver and Partridge also voiced concerns over the compatibility of the proposed Hilltop development. Partridge added that

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he didn’t think the plan adhered to the spirit of the Douglas County Comprehensive Master Plan. Both Weaver and Partridge stated they had concerns over whether the character of the area had changed enough since being zoned for agriculture to justify adding more residential property. “I think this is fantastic,” said Olivia Carpenter, who lives in Franktown and spoke against the proposal. “I think this is a true victory for the people, the community and the county in general, and I think the commissioners are truly upholding the values of the community.” Huston said she has spent hundreds of hours fighting the development plan, and she is eager to get back to working on her farm. She said she hopes other concerned citizens in the area can get back to their own lives with this issue behind them. “I’m just thrilled with the 800plus signatures that we had on our petitions and the citizens who showed up to the hearing and spoke about all of their concerns to preserve the community,” Huston said. “It’s just very heart-warming.”

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May 2 ruling injects a sense of urgency into their cause. “It can only help us because it shows that communities don’t have many rights right now when industry wants to drill,” said Tricia Olson of Yes for Health and Safety over Fracking, which hopes to get two measures on the ballot. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, has long been a contentious issue in Colorado, the nation’s No. 7 energy-producing state. Fracking injects a high-pressure mix of water, sand and chemicals underground to crack open formations and make it easier to recover oil and natural gas. Combined with other drilling techniques, it opened up previously inaccessible oil and gas reserves and boosted the economy, although low oil prices have led to widespread layoffs and a steep decline in drilling. Critics worry about danger to the environment and public health from fracking spills and leaks. Others say aroundthe-clock noise, lights and fumes from drilling rigs make their homes unlivable as gas and oil fields overlap with growing communities. The industry says fracking is safe and that drilling companies take steps to minimize the disturbances. Some of the proposed constitutional amendments would clamp specific restrictions on the oil and gas industry, such as minimum distances between wells and homes. Others would grant local governments more regulatory power. Because they’re constitutional amendments, they would supersede the recent Colorado Supreme Court ruling. Olson’s group and others are still gathering petitions to get their amendments on the ballot. If they succeed, they know they face a tough battle.

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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. Used Book Sale John Grisham, Diane Mott Davidson and Nora 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. Trolley Tour “History in our Neighborhood” is the focus of the Castle Rock Historical Society’s seventh annual Trolley Tour. The tour will visit areas outside downtown Castle Rock including Rhyolite Park and other quarries, the old towns of Douglas and New Memphis and other points of interest along the way. The tour is Saturday, May 14; times are 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. Meet at the Castle Rock Museum to board the trolley. Reservations recommended; contact 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org for reservations. Performing Arts, Storytelling Children ages 6-10 learn the ins and outs of

storytelling from members of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts through short form exercises and games at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Douglas County Libraries in Castle Rock, Philip S. Miller branch, 100 S. Wilcox St. Registration is required at 303-791-7323 or DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Community Blood Drives A number of community blood drives are planned in the area. For information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils Appointment Center at 303-363-2300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www.bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: Sunday, May 15, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th St., Castle Rock (Morgan Dunmire, 720-683-9638); Wednesday, May 18, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Walmart, 2100 Legacy Circle, Elizabeth; Friday, May 20, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; Saturday, May 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock; Sunday, May 29, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Walmart, 11101 S. Parker Road, Parker.

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Whit “Pop” Haydn performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 20-21 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Haydn is the winner of seven performer of the year awards from Magic Castle, the clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts. He has opened for Jerry Seinfeld, the Smothers Brothers, Loretta Lynn and more. For tickets and information, call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets. AmazingShows.com.

A delightful update to the classic children’s story will be presented in Page to Stage, a Douglas County Libraries program that brings children’s theater to life for kids ages 5 and older. Program is presented at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Castle Pines Library, 360 Village Square Lane; and at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Pajama Storytime Mr. Cliff presents a fun-filled evening of stories, songs and snacks for families and kids of all ages at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. Registration is required; call 303-791-7323 or go to www.

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Working as a Freelance Writer Castle Rock Writers welcomes Kevin Corbley of Corbley Communications, Inc., Castle Rock, at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. The presentation is “Making a Great Living as a Freelance Writer.” Corbley is a public relations specialist with information for writers of vari-

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Whole lotta shakin’ can yield results While recently working with a client, I was invited to participate in a planning session with the leadership team. Having worked with this particular client I had met several of the management staff already, but this was really the first session where the CEO would also be actively involved. As the session started, the CEO immediately began to challenge everyone’s thinking. And he did so in a professional manner, but was very direct and almost to the point of intimidating the management team to the point of shutting down their participation. He pushed each one to go deeper and provide the rationale behind their thinking, belief and position. He brought the meeting to a level of intensity that really shook up the room. And then the CEO finally looked around the room and applauded his team for their contributions, thanking them for sticking to their belief systems. He wasn’t challenging them and asking hard questions to try and break them or prove his seniority or dominance, he was simply shaking things up a bit to allow people to challenge their own thinking as well as the thinking and direction that the organization as a whole was headed towards. As we left the room at the end of the day, energy levels were high, confidence was through the roof, pride was abundant and alignment of expectations were achieved. What could have seemed like a meeting

Study the impacts of fracking proposals With the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision preserving responsible energy development in the state, fringe activists will attempt one final Hail Mary aimed at amending the Colorado Constitution. Backers of four measures targeting oil and gas development in Colorado have begun collecting the Robert Golden 100,000 signatures necessary for them to Mike Kopp appear on the NovemJeff Wasden ber ballot. If successful, they would essenGUEST tially eventuate with a patchwork of local COLUMN regulations that would, in effect, ban fracking, undermine property rights and destabilize Colorado’s business environment. The claim is made that the backers are simply local citizens, merely concerned with protecting their communities. But in reality, their activities are being pushed by out-of-state interests with an agenda quite unlike the citizens of Colorado who welcome the economic boom the oil and gas industry fuels in our state. Our three organizations, by strong contrast, are deeply rooted in Colorado. We are both local and statewide. Together we represent thousands of the great companies in Colorado who do business across the breadth of the Centennial State. We stand with Vital for Colorado in support of a collaborative, responsive and transparent regulatory system managed at the state level, not the confounding, contradictory one envisioned by some unseen special interest. While the proposed ballot measures are written to appear reasonable, we wish to be clear: They are de facto bans on fracking. For example, Initiative 40 would grant unprecedented power to local governments to ban outright any business or industry they don’t like, regardless of state, federal or Fracking continues on Page 9

driven by a dominant and ego-driven CEO actually turned out to be a brilliant move to push the team beyond the limits of everyone going along to get along or simply saying “yes” to whatever the CEO said or wanted. This resonated with me as I was watching a Michael Norton baseball game on teleWINNING vision the other night. It was a ho-hum game WORDS at best. The score was 0-0 through the sixth inning. As the cameramen showed the dugouts of both teams throughout the game, it appeared as though everyone was bored including the players and the managers. Even the crowd in the stadium looked like they would have rather been somewhere else. And then all of a sudden one of the managers started yelling something from the dugout at one of the umpires. It seemed to be about nothing and at first looked like it was just going to blow over and the game would go on. And then the coach left the dugout and angrily approached the umpire. You didn’t have to be a professional lip reader to know what he was saying and the

body language was equally as aggressive. And, as you can imagine, the manager was ejected from the game. He started an argument over nothing and got himself tossed out of the game. But what he did was shake up and wake up his team. They went on to score a few runs that inning, the opposing team scored a few runs in their turn at bat, the crowd got back into the game, and excitement and energy seemed to be renewed. What is going on in our own lives personally or professionally where maybe we have become a little stale, a little too routine or complacent? Is there something that we can do to challenge ourselves and those around us to go deeper? Is there someone or something that needs a little shake-up and wake-up in our lives? Have we surrounded ourselves with “yes” men and women who only tell us what we want to hear? And if so, how can we ever grow or expect to progress? How about you, is it time to shake things up a bit in some way or in some area of your life? If so, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com. And when we can shake things up and wake up a little bit, 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.

A word of advice: Ditch the device Craig Marshall Smith

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I counted. I had plenty of time — two hours — to count. Waiting for my flight at the San Francisco airport, I decided to count the number of people walking by me who were on the phone. My survey was limited to 100 adult types. It included travelers, pilots, flight attendants, security, housekeeping, shoe

clerks and others. One was talking so loudly that I said, “If you talk any louder you won’t need a phone.” She was talking too loudly to hear me. Another one ran smack dab into a floor to ceiling window, and kept right on talking. A woman bumped into me, did a waltz step spin and went — without apologizing — in the opposite direction, like Roy Riegels. Roy “Wrong Way” Riegels ran the wrong way with a fumble in the 1929 Rose Bowl. The number of people I counted who were on phones, talking or texting, may surprise you. In 2016, we are monkey see, monkey do. People follow like sheep. Lemmings to the cliff. Oblivious otters making calls instead of making eye contact. Myopic, self-absorbed, rude, inattentive, head-down pigeons, tapping away. (I wonder if babies born 100 years from now will have a downward tilt to the head at birth.) Someone said, “An inability to stay quiet is one of the most conspicuous failings of mankind.” And this. “The silent man is the best to listen to.” It’s a Japanese proverb. The ubiquity of phoning and texting in public is normal now. When was the last time that you saw a teenager without a phone in her hand? Failure for a teenager to phone or text

leads to rumors, snickering, bullying and shaming. If I were to meet a woman whose existence strategies were not enabled by a mobile phone, I might ask for a short engagement. When I see someone on a phone coming toward me, I just stop and stand in the quiet desperation of hope that they will eventually notice me and veer. I am convinced that some of them are not making calls at all. And that they are pretending to make calls. To look cool. I was the only one in an elevator once who wasn’t on the phone, so I started to talk to a ham sandwich. “Hello. It’s me. Please come over tonight. With a shovel. Don’t ask questions.” A woman said, “Are you out of your mind?” “Cracked, but as William Blake said, `That’s how the light gets in.’” “I thought it was Leonard Cohen,” she said. “He took it from Blake.” I am rarely around as many people as I am when I am in an airport. It’s highly fascinating, but it does little to make me want more of it. Perhaps if I traveled more often, I would become less observant, and less judgmental. When I do go out among the English, I am always dumbfounded by the ability of others to move around so efficiently, and so blindly. I think boom boxes were the start of it all. Remember? People got on buses with boom boxes. There was something called “boom box rage.” Now we have pods in our ears, shutting others out. Of the 100 adult types at the airport in San Francisco, 72 were on the phone. I picked up my suitcase at DIA and walked to the parking garage. No one was nearby. No one was on the phone. It was silent. I decided not to listen to music on the way home. I decided to listen to nothing. Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net

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Elizabeth Police Chief Stephen Hasler and his crew of volunteers load dumpsters with trash. The Town of Elizabeth provided dumpsters free of charge and volunteers picked up trash from residents unable to bring the trash themselves. Photo by Rick Gustafson

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“Right now we have 24 (performers),” Adams said. “They range in age from 11 to 25. I’ve had them ride as young as 6, but right now the youngest one we have is 11.” The team holds weekly practices, twice per week ahead of important performances, but the commitment involves much more than shows and weekly practices. Most practices last two hours, not including tacking up the horses, warming up and cooling down. Adams expects her performers to keep their horses in shape by riding every day. “At least, they need to ride them every other day when they are not performing,” she said. “The performance itself is high speed and it lasts about seven minutes. So you’re asking your horse to run full speed for seven minutes, which takes a lot.” She describes the shows as highspeed, precision maneuvers on horse-

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international law. Initiative 63 is written so broadly that it would potentially empower nearly anyone to drag another into court over an alleged crime against the environment. Initiative 75 would further politicize the oil and gas industry by granting local governments broad new regulatory powers that could imperil tens of thousands of jobs in a heartbeat. Initiative 78 would require oil and gas operators to create an incredible buffer zone (called a setback) of at least a half-mile from things like “open space” areas and intermittent streams. When you consider the lay of the land in some parts of the state it is clear that would mean a ban on fracking. These initiatives are best seen as blunt instruments aimed at hurting a vital Colorado industry. There is a better way. For starters, we need to let the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission continue implementing the recommendations made recently by the governor’s oil and gas task force. The recommendations are the capstone of a great deal of bipartisan work done by members of the environmental community, elected officials and the oil and gas industry. Let’s give them a chance

back to music. There are 20 riders carrying flags in the arena during a given performance, with horses and riders crisscrossing each other or riding around the arena at a gallop. Veteran performer Sierra Taylor has been performing with Blazing Saddles for eight years and enjoys performing the fast lap, the outside of two lines of riders circling an arena in opposite directions. Taylor began taking riding lessons at the age of 4 and was given her first horse when she was 6. “The Stampede is by far the most fun event,” she said. “It’s a hometown event, and we get to ride in front of everyone, our families.” Riders take turns leading performances or performing different maneuvers relative to their skill level and are not locked into set positions for every performance. “If a girl has something they want to do, we support it,” Taylor said. “We’re a team; all together.” Adams is able to get a rider capable of basic horsemanship and control of her horse into performances quickly. “We pretty much teach them how to

to work before considering additional changes. As the signature-gathering efforts move forward, we encourage readers to consider the impact these measures could have on Colorado, including the loss of: billions of dollars in economic activity, hundreds of millions in tax revenues and tens of thousands of jobs. We believe the best way to achieve economic prosperity and environmental conservation is through dialogue, collaboration and cooperation, as we’ve seen with the governor’s task force. Let’s work together to see that we continue this strong partnership. Robert Golden is president of the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Mike Kopp is the executive director of Colorado Concern, an alliance of top business executives with a mission of enhancing the Centennial State’s business climate. Jeff Wasden is president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, an advocate for proactive, pro-business legislation that strengthens the economy and allows businesses to grow and thrive in Colorado and the region. All three serve on the board of directors for Vital for Colorado, a coalition of business, civic and economic development leaders along with more than 56,000 Coloradans from across the state dedicated to supporting and promoting the benefits of energy production in Colorado.

Stampede Board of Directors President Jace Glick said that it was the first time the bleacher planks had been completely stripped since the stands were acquired from the Estes Park Fairgrounds eight to ten years ago, and workers were discovering new colors of paint with each layer stripped. Glick guessed that there were up to nine coats of paint from as long as 25 years ago on some of the planks. Around 50 percent of the grandstand planks are being replaced this year, and a new deck treatment will reduce splinters and fill gaps in the wood. Glick expressed his gratitude to all the volunteers who had been working so hard to prepare the grounds, especially the work done by members of the Elbert County Sherriff’s Office Special Projects group that allowed low-risk jail inmates to work at the arena. Just off Main Street, master gardeners from the CSU Extension office, members of the Elizabeth Tree Board, and Community Development Director Rachel Hodgson held the second annual tree and plant sale as part of a delayed Arbor Day commemoration. Winter weather the previous weekend had forced the postponement of this year’s event by one week. The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Elizabeth as a Tree City USA for 17 years, and the tree sale is one aspect of that program. In addition to the Arbor Day observance, the town maintains its Tree City USA designation by appointing an individual responsible for the care of all trees on town property, creating a tree-care ordinance, and budgeting $2 per capita on a forestry program. Finally, the Pines and Plains Libraries accepted donations for Goodwill and the Elbert County Coalition for Outreach alongside an electronics recycling drop-off. The drop-off point offered to recycle any electronic goods and offered the option of a hard-drive wipe. In addition to a charging a small fee for accepting CRT monitors, the library was also accepting donations to support the Pines & Planes Libraries Foundation.

do it. Some of them perform sooner than others depending on their skill level at riding, but most of them are performing within a month or so,” Adams said. Each participant is responsible for a $100 annual membership fee, which covers the million-dollar liability insurance required for performances in parades and rodeos, and Adams says that the team would not be possible without the

support of local businesses who keep the team in equipment. “Because of our wonderful sponsors, we’ve been able to buy different shirts for all the kids for all the performances. We’ve bought saddle pads and bought new sets of chaps. The team provides all of the costumes that they wear.” Adams said. “We’ve only been able to do that because of all of the sponsors.”

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Nancy Bass and her class of 3- to 5-year-olds participate in activities at the Douglas County early Education Center in Castle Rock. Photo by Mike DiFerdinando

‘More than their mortgage’ Parents re-evaluate options as they struggle to afford rising child-care costs By Mike DiFerdinando | mdiferdinando@coloradocommunitymedia.com

an Wilusz is an occupational therapist and has four young children, twin 7-year-old boys and two girls, ages 6 and 3. “I can’t afford to work,” Wilusz said. “I want to work. I love my career, but it would cost me more to work and put the kids in child care than it does for me to stay home with them.” Wilusz, who lives in Highlands Ranch, estimates day care for the four children would cost $1,600 to $1,800 per month — all day for the youngest and after school for the older ones. “I looked for three years for a place,” Wilusz said, before deciding the expense wasn’t worth it. Wilusz’s struggle to find affordable child care is a familiar one as the cost of child care climbs due to the increased cost of supplies, insurance and need for longer and more flexible care times for working parents. According to a 2015 study by the Pew Research Center, 48 percent of working parents with at least one child younger than 6 say their children attend day care or preschool, while 45 percent say their kids are cared for by a family member when the parents are at work, and 16 percent rely on a nanny or babysitter. In Colorado, a married couple can expect infant center-based care costs to exceed 15 percent of their income. With two children, the figure rises to more than 26 percent, according to “Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2015 Report by Child Care Aware of America.” The average single parent pays more than 46 percent of his or her income for infant center-based care, according to the report. “For a lot of parents, by the time you add up the cost of food, insurance, child care and a mortgagee,” Wilusz said, “there isn’t anything left.”

COST OF CHILD CARE FOR COLORADO FAMILIES Annual cost of infant care: Center: $13,154 Home: $8,862 Annual cost of care for an infant and a 4-year-old: Center: $23,036 Home: $17,054 Infant cost in center vs. public college tuition in 2015: $13,154 vs. $9,487 Source: “Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2015 Report by Child Care Aware of America”

‘A big challenge’ In Colorado, the average annual cost of infant care is $13,154 at a child-care center and $8,862 at a home-care facility. A child-care center is a facility that is run out of a business location and typically has a larger staff and the ability to accommodate more children, while a home-care facility is run out of a home and generally has a smaller number of children. Both are licensed and regulated by the state. “It’s a big challenge for households in Colorado,” said Kantryn Harris, president of the Qualistar Colorado nonprofit organization that focuses on early education. “In some cases, people are spending up to 30 percent of their income on child care. For some, it’s more than their mortgage payment.”

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I think if work places could do more in the way of either helping with the cost or providing more on-site care, it would go a long way for people.” — Jan Wilusz, Occupational therapist and mother of four who doesn’t work outside the home because of the high expense of day care

The increase in cost for child care is in part the result of the need for additional staffing and longer, more flexible hours of operation to accommodate working parents, Harris said. Higher expenses for providers Amber Spear runs a home day care in Highlands Ranch. She said she tries to keep her prices lower than the big centers, but it’s a challenge. She has been in the business for 15 years. “I have to watch twice as many kids as I did 10 years ago to earn the same amount of money and keep my prices competitive,” Spear said. Spear can accommodate up to eight children per day and charges between $50 and $60 per day, depending on whether the child is potty trained. “The day care centers are not (raising prices on) people because they want to make more money,” Spear said. “Their costs and margins are not the same as they have been in the past.” Paula Williams, owner of Paula’s Precious Pumpkins home day care in Highlands Ranch, blames much of the rise in prices on the higher cost of licensing. “Child care these days is so different from child care 25 years ago,” she said. “It is

CHILD CARE RESOURCES If you think you qualify for financial assistance in child care, contact the Colorado Department of Human Services to find resources. To find your local office, go to https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/humanservices/home/services-by-county. much more regulated by the state — background checks, mandatory classes, certified in CPR/First Aid, medication administration, universal precautions, background checks for all persons living in the home 18 years old and older — the list goes on.” Andrea Stogsdill runs Little Engine Home Daycare in Highlands Ranch. She said she has invested heavily in her business, including buying special liability insurance specific to child care. And with the expectation that children should also be receiving the necessary educational enrichment before entering kindergarten, the costs for the right toys and supplies also contributes to higher expenses. Costs continues on Page 11

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Unique dance shows will raise funds Spoke N Motion bills itself as “Colorado’s only totally integrated dance company.” It includes dancers with and without disabilities. “UnVeil” will be a fundraiser performance at 7 p.m. May 14 and 1 p.m. May 15 Sonya Ellingboe at the wheelchairaccessible Colorado SONYA’S Ballet-Armstrong SAMPLER Center for Dance, 1075 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. (Parking on street and at rear.) Tickets: $25, SpokeNMotionDance.org, 720-580-1554. Canal group reaches out The High Line Canal Conservancy will hold a Learn + Connect event/open house from 6 to 7 p.m. May 19 in the community room at Goodson Recreation Center, 6315 S. University Blvd., Centennial. For

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Stogsdill, for instance, brings in music teachers and other area-specific instructors. “As the cost of living goes up, so does ours,” Williams said. “The expense for the supplies, time and necessary art supplies to teach the children all they need to know before entering kindergarten is not cheap.” Affordability for parents But finding day care they can comfortably pay for is a constant battle for

Littleton and Centennial residents, it will present the new organization, and its visioning and outreach. Also, the group will show a film, “One Community, One Canal.” Highlinecanal.org.

perform. Interactive exhibits, art and music demonstrations, concessions from The Fort and Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association. Nice family outing. TesoroCulturalCenter.org, 303-839-1671.

Arts in Englewood “Spring Serenade” at 2 p.m. May 14 in Hampden Hall, Englewood Civic Center, will feature Yi Zhao, Colorado Symphony Assistant Concertmaster, in Haydn’s “Violin Concerto.” Music by Elgar and Greig will be performed by the Up Close and Musical String Ensemble, conducted by Eric Bertoluzzi. Tickets: $20/$15. Under 18 free. englewoodarts.org, 303806-8196.

Kwasinski workshop Denver painter/teacher Victoria Kwasinski will conduct a two-day workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20-21 for Heritage Fine Arts Guild members and guests at Littleton First Presbyterian Church, 1609 W. Littleton Blvd. The emphasis will be on abstracting from reality, using principals of abstraction through your own voice. To reserve a place, contact Beatrice Drury, btdrury@q.com, 303-796-8110, 303-667-7638. Fee: $30 a day/members; $50 a day/guests.

Indian Market and Powwow The annual Tesoro Indian Market and Powwow will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 and 15 at The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison. Admission: adults/$5; students with ID/$3; seniors and children under 12/free. American Indian artists will demonstrate and sell their art and dancers and drum groups will parents. A majority of parents with one or more children younger than 6 say it is very hard (29 percent) or somewhat hard (33 percent) to find affordable, high-quality child care in their community, according to the Pew study. And among parents in families in which both mother and father work full-time, 67 percent say it’s hard to find affordable, high-quality day care where they live. Lee-Anne Strickoff of Parker, who has two young children, ages 4 and 9, knows that first-hand. As a working mother, she has often done whatever it takes to make arrangements for child care. “Fortunately, for our young family, I was able to work a lot of nights and weekends

Writer receives award Margi Evans of Foxfield was awarded The Literary Classics Seal of Approval for her novel for young readers, “In the Heart of a Mustang.” The coming-of-age story is about the bond between a troubled boy and his mare. Information: clcawards.org. and relied on the figure-it-out method as needed in-between,” Strickoff said, who works in real estate. “I begged friends and used drop-in day care facilities across town depending on where I needed to work that day. Those run from $7 to $9 per kid, per hour— $2 extra if the kiddo is in diapers.” Strickoff finds the situation particularly frustrating because in New Zealand, where she’s from, the government provides 20 hours of free child care to families to subsidize early education. “It has been a bit of a struggle for us to find child care in the past 10 years,” she said. “It would have been nice to have help in getting formative-year education at a subsidy ... whether or not there were two working parents in the house. I cannot imagine how single parents do it. It is such

Photography exhibit “Exploring the Light,” works by the Lone Tree Photography Club, is open at the Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree, through May 29. Includes animals, abstracts, landscapes and humaninterest images. First-place winners will be awarded gallery space for about two weeks. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and during performances; see lonetreeartscenter.org. Also, an “Exploring the Light” photo workshop called “Lightroom vs. Photoshop” with juror George Jardine, at 9 a.m. May 21, will compare and discuss uses of the digital tools. Cost is $38 and tickets are available online at www.meetup.com/Lone-TreePhotography-Club-Meetup/. Comedy and magic Pop Haydn-Steam Punk Comedy and Magic, an all-ages show, is scheduled May 20 and 21 at Theatre of Dreams, 735 Park St., Castle Rock. Reservations needed: $22.50/$25, tickets.amazingshows.com, 303-660-6799. (Remember the summer Wizard Camps if there are potential young wizards in the household.)

PERCENT OF INCOME COLORADO FAMILIES SPEND ON CARE Infant care for married family Center: 15.1 percent Home: 10.17 percent Two children for married family Center: 26.44 percent Home: 19.57 percent Source: “Parents and the High Cost of Child Care: 2015 Report by Child Care Aware of America”

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iring up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table. Farmers like Amanda Folkens, from Iowa, Danell Kalcevic, from Colorado, and Nicole Small, from Kansas, have joined with more than 70 other farmer volunteers across the

country in the CommonGround program as a way to talk with home cooks about how food is grown and raised. “On our farm, animal care is top priority, as it is for thousands of other family farms in the U.S.” said Amanda. “By keeping our animals indoors, we make sure they are protected from predators, disease and bad weather.”s To learn more about family farms and facts about your food, visit www.FindOurCommonGround.com.

Country Barbecue Potatoes By Nicole Small Serves: 4 to 6 2 pounds small red potatoes 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon honey 3 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 450 F. Coat 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick spray. Cut potatoes into small to medium-sized pieces and put in pan. Melt butter and honey, and then drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss well to coat. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Stir potatoes at least once.

BEFORE YOU SHOP THE MEAT CASE • There’s no need to pay extra for poultry or pork that’s labeled hormone-free. USDA prohibits farmers from using hormones to raise chicken and pigs. • Nearly all beef cattle, whether raised organically or conventionally, spend the majority of their lives on pastures eating grass. • Purchasing organic, grass-fed and free-

Beef Rack of Ribs By Danell Kalcevic Serves: 4 to 6 Salt (to taste) 1 tablespoon black pepper (to taste) 1 tablespoon seasoned garlic salt (to taste) Cayenne pepper (optional) 1 to 2 racks of beef ribs (number of racks based on number of people) 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/3 cup brown sugar One bottle of favorite barbeque sauce The night before serving, prepare rub for beef ribs (salt, pepper, seasoned garlic salt and optional cayenne pepper). Sprinkle both sides of ribs and then rub vigorously. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place on medium temperature grill and spread yellow mustard and brown sugar on each side of the ribs. Grill for 5 to 8 minutes until each side is slightly browned and caramelized. Remove ribs from grill and slice with sharp knife. Place individual ribs in a crock pot on low. Add one bottle of your favorite barbeque sauce. Let simmer 6 to 8 hours.

range meats does not make them safer to consume. These labels refer to how the animals are raised, but all meat and poultry can contain bacteria that could cause illness. • Most cases of foodborne illness can be prevented with proper processing, handling and cooking of food to destroy bacteria.

Grilled Hawaiian Ham Sandwich By Amanda Folkens Serves: 1 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon seasoning pepper 1 to 2 1/4-inch thick ham slices (about the same thickness as the bread) Cooking spray Pineapple slices (can be fresh or canned) 2 slices sourdough bread Preheat grill for high heat. Mix brown sugar with pepper to create a rub mixture. Using your hands, massage the rub onto both sides of the slices of ham. Ham slices should be completely covered (front and back) with brown sugar mix. Place ham slices on sheet of lightly greased foil, then place onto grill. On separate sheet of greased foil, lay pineapple slices out, uncovered. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until brown caramelization appears around edges of ham and pineapple. Remove ham and pineapple from heat and assemble onto toasted sourdough bread.

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Neil Simon “Biloxi Blues” by Neil Simon plays May 20 to June 26 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except June 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets, $27/$24/$16, 303-9353044, minersalley.com.

Maury Yeston plays through May 15 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, in a regional premiere. The remaining performances are at 7:30 p.m. May 12-14 and 2 p.m. May 14-15. Tickets: 720-898-7200, arvadacenter.org. Comedy about death “Greetings from Camp Katabasis”, written and directed

Fantasy play “Death Takes a Holiday” by

by company members, plays May 13 to June 14 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; Monday, May 30; 3 p.m. May 22 and 29. Tickets: $16/$13, buntport.com. Think pink “Legally Blonde” with music by Lawrence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather

Hach will play May 20 to June 19 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street, Littleton. Nick Sugar is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturday June 4; 6:30 p.m. Sundays June 12 and 19. Tickets: townhallartscenter.org; 303-794-2787. Provocative production “White Guy on the Bus” by

Bruce Graham plays May 14 to June 24 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Directed by Chip Walton, it highlights race disparities and features Sam Gregory. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: curioustheatre.org, 303-623-0524 (Tuesdays-Saturdays after 2 p.m., Sundays during performances).

Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MAY 9, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’re the first sign in the Zodiac and like to take the lead wherever you go. But this time, you’d be wise to follow someone who has much to teach you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your adversary hasn’t given up trying to undermine you. Continue to stay cool -- someone in authority knows what’s happening. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Spring brings a positive aspect for relationships. Paired Twins grow closer, while the single set finds new romance -- perhaps with a Leo or Libra. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Wavering aspects this week mean weighing your words carefully to avoid misunderstandings. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You could soon be on a new career path in pursuit of those long-standing goals, but don’t cut any current ties until you’re sure you’re ready to make the change. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A former colleague wants to re-establish an old professional connection. It would be wise to make the contact, at least until you know what he or she is planning. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A relationship that survived some rocky moments could be facing a new challenge. Deal with the problem openly, honestly and without delay. Good luck. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent and much-appreciated change in the workplace inspires you to make some changes in your personal life as well. Start with a plan to travel more.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friend needs your kind and caring advice, but you need to know what he or she is hiding from you before you agree to get involved. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your circle of friends continues to widen. Expect to hear from someone in your past who hopes to re-establish your once-close relationship.

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SPORTS ROUNDUP ELIZABETH CARDINALS BASEBALL Vista PEAK Prep 6, Elizabeth 5 Elizabeth was edged out the May 4 conference game. Key performers: Corbin Kloppenberg had two doubles and an RBI. Alameda 8, Elizabeth 1 Elizabeth lost the May 3 conference game. Key performers: Corbin Kloppenberg went 3-for-4 with a double. Riley Saunders had three stolen bases.

GIRLS SOCCER Vista PEAK Prep 4, Elizabeth 1 Elizabeth lost the May 5 conference game. Key performers: Summer Hatch scored the only goal for Elizabeth. Goalkeeper Megan Reyher had five saves. Elizabeth 4, Weld Central 1 Elizabeth won the May 3 conference game.

Key performers: Summer Hatch scored two goals. Other goal scorers were Marianne Hughes and Meri Sandy. Goalkeeper Megan Reyher had five saves.

Brad George, third, 3,200 meter; Jacob Morse, third, Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings 4x100-meter Bank, an Illinois banking 110-meter hurdles; boyscorporation relay v. team, second; 4x400-meter relay team, Defendants: Philboys Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine second; Josh Hernandez, second, long Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, jump; Ryan Stuchlik, pole vault; LLC, a second, Colorado company; Claudio an individual; Abe Nubani, an inKallaway Wood,Cozzini, first, long jump; Ashten TRACK AND FIELD dividual; Chicago Title Land Trust Company, as Successor to Cole Loeks, second, 1,600 meter; CoriTrustee Small, Coronado Cougar Classic: Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated 5/29/984x400-meter and known as trustgirls no. 98-8015, second, 3,200 meter; relay Elizabeth boys won and girls an Illinois banking corporation; John and team; second; and Peterson, second, placed third at the April 29 meet JaneChloe Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all non-record Claimants. in Colorado Springs. Top finishers were:PUBLIC NOTICE long jump. Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117

KIOWA INDIANS BASEBALL Burlington 11, Kiowa/Simla 3 Kiowa/Simla lost its final home game after a big sixth inning from Burlington on May 7. Key Players: Kasey Nusbaum, Landon Morehead and Matt Thieman each hit for a double and Riley Lopez stole a base. Kiowa/Simla 18, Calhan 12 The combined Kiowa team won the second May 5 conference game. Key performers: Logan Rotenberry and J.T. Brown each had

two RBIs. Brown also had two stolen bases. Kiowa/Simla 9, Calhan 3 The combined Kiowa team won the May 5 conference game. Key performers: Nathan Deputy went 2-for-3 with a double. Jacob Bolduc had a double and two RBIs. In three innings pitched, Bolduc struck out five batters. TRACK AND FIELD YW Area Invitational: Kiowa boys

placed eighth and girls placed sixth in the May 3 meet held in Yuma. Top finishers were: Wyatt McKnight, second, 400 meter; Bryar Morgan, third, 400 meter; Zeke Buker, third, PUBLIC NOTICE 1600 meter; 4x200Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue meter boys relay Kiowa CO 80117 team, third; 4x400Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savmeter boys relay ings team, Bank, an third; Illinois banking corporation v. Melanie Deering, first, 800 meter, Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine and second, high jump; and the Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a 4x800-meter girls relay team,company; MABE, dissolved Colorado LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio second. Cozzini, an individual; Abe Nubani, an in-

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Elbert County District Court Court Address: 751 Ute Avenue Kiowa CO 80117

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 Legal Notice No: 23396 First Publication: May 5, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press

Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Christopher Brian Downs, aka Christopher B. Downs, Deceased Case Number: 16 PR 30027 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 12, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Frank G. Vigil Personal Representative c/o Scobie & Morlang, LLC 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 918 Denver, Colorado 80222

Misc. Private Legals PUBLIC NOTICE 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, PUBLIC NOTICE John and an Illinois banking corporation; Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all NOTICE TO CREDITORS non-record Claimants. Estate of Christopher Brian Downs, aka Christopher B. Downs, Deceased Attorney for Plaintiff: Case Number: 16 PR 30027 David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 Douglas A. Turner, P.C. All persons claims against the 602 Park Pointhaving Drive, Suite 240 above-named Golden, Coloradoestate 80401 are required to present them to 303.273.2923 the Personal RepresentPhone Number: ative or to the District Court of Elbert FAX Number: 720.746.3027 County, Colorado on or before SeptemE-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com ber 12, 2016 or the claims may be forever barred. Case Number:2016 CV 030008

Notice To Creditors

FrankSUMMONS G. Vigil BY PUBLICATION Personal Representative c/o Scobie & Morlang, LLC TO THE ABOVE NAMED 1660 S. Albion Street, Suite 918 DEFENDANTS: Denver, Colorado 80222 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and reLegal Notice No: 23399 quired to appear and defend against the First Publication: May 12, 2016 filed with claims of the Petition/Complaint Last Publication: 26, by 2016 the Court in this May action, filing with the Publisher: Elbert Newsor other reclerk of this courtCounty an answer sponse. 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.

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

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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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Plaintiff: First Security Trust and Savings Bank, an Illinois banking corporation v. Defendants: Phil Contursi, an individual; Janine Contursi, a/k/a Janine Case Number:2016 CV 030008 TRACK AND FIELD Nubani, an individual; PJ West, LLC, a dissolved Colorado company; MABE, SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Simla’s boys team did not LLC, a Colorado company; Claudio Cozzini, an individual; Nubani, an in-Cougar TO THE ABOVE NAMED place at theAbe Coronado dividual; Chicago Title Land Trust ComDEFENDANTS: classic in Colorado on pany, as Successor Trustee to Springs Cole Taylor Bank, as Trustee under trust dated YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and reApril 29. as trust no. 98-8015, quired 5/29/98 and known to appear and defend against the an Illinois banking corporation; claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with in and the the Simla came in 14thJohn Jane Does 1-10; ABC Companies 1-10; all Court in this action, by filing with the non-record Claimants. with a time of clerk of this court an answer or other re4x800-relay sponse. You are required to file your anAttorney for Plaintiff: swer or other response within 35 days 9:03.28 and 21st in the 4x200 David J. Marcus, Esq. Atty Reg. #41189 after the service of this summons upon meter in 1:43.66. Douglas A. Turner, P.C. you. Service of this summons shall be 602 Park Point Drive, Suite 240 complete on the last day of publication. A outofof teams at the The girls80401 team placed 20th copy Golden, Colorado the28 Petition/Complaint may be obPhone Number: 303.273.2923 tained from the clerk of the court. Coronado Cougar Classic with seven points. FAX Number: 720.746.3027 th fail to file your answer or other reE-mail: dave.marcus@douglasturner.com you place in the triple Kayelynn Montague took If15 sponse to the Petition/Complaint in writandCV Jerraldawn Rector took firstafter place inof the last Casejump Number:2016 030008 ing within 35 days the date publication, the Court may st enter judgment in the highBY jump. Paeton Harms came inyou 21for SUMMONS PUBLICATION by default against thethe relief demanded in the Petition/Complaint without discus. TO THE ABOVE NAMED further notice. Your answer or other reDEFENDANTS: sponse must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend against the This is an action requesting the Court void claims of the Petition/Complaint filed with fraudulent transfers made in attempt to the Court in this action, by filing with the avoid execution of a judgment against cerclerk of this court an answer or other retain real property situated in the county of sponse. You are required to file your anElbert, State of Colorado, more particuswer or other response within 35 days larly described as: after the service of this summons upon you. Service of this summons shall be Vacant Land: NE 1/4 of Section 5, Towncomplete on the last day of publication. A ship 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th To advertisemay your notices call 303-566-4100 copy of the Petition/Complaint be public obPM; tained from the clerk of the court. Vacant Land: SE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th If you fail to file your answer or other rePM; sponse to the Petition/Complaint in writVacant Land: NW 1/4 of Section 5, Towning within 35 days after the date of the last ship 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th publication, the Court may enter judgment PM; and by default against you for the relief deVacant Land: SW 1/4 of Section 5, Townmanded in the Petition/Complaint without ship 6 South, Range 63 West of the 6th further notice. Your answer or other rePM. sponse must be accompanied with the applicable filing fee. Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.

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dividual; 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Elbert County District Court 751 Ute Avenue third,Court 200Address: meter; David Fine, Kiowa CO 80117

Misc. Private Legals

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. 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.

Misc. Private Legals

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: 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.

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DOUGLAS A. TURNER, P.C. s/ David J. Marcus David J. Marcus, Esq., Reg. #41189

In accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, §126(9), a printed copy of this document with original signatures is being maintained by the filing party and will be made available for inspection by other parties or the Court upon request. Legal Notice No.: 23387 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: May 12, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press The Elbert County News

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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.

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.

Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.

DOUGLAS A. TURNER, P.C. s/ David J. Marcus David J. Marcus, Esq., Reg. #41189

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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. 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:

Legal Notice No.: 23387 First Publication: April 14, 2016 Last Publication: May 12, 2016 Publisher: Douglas County News-Press The Elbert County News

Dated this 29th day of March, 2016.

DOUGLAS A. TURNER, P.C. s/ David J. Marcus David J. Marcus, Esq., Reg. #41189

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If you fail to file your answer or other reIn accordance with C.R.C.P. 121, §1sponse to the Petition/Complaint in writ26(9), a printed copy of this document with ing within 35 days after the date of the last original signatures is being maintained by Legal Notice No: 23399 publication, the Court may enter judgment Vacant Land: NE 1/4 of Section 5, Townthe filing party and will be made available First Publication: May 12, 2016 by default against you for the relief deship 6 South, Range 63 West of thePublic 6th for inspection by other parties or the Court Last Publication: May 26, 2016 Notice manded in the Petition/Complaint without PM; upon request. Publisher: Elbert County News further notice. 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