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Commencement highlights beautiful day Diplomas go to 172 seniors amid joyful rites at football field

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

Hoots, hollers and even a cowbell rang out from the packed bleachers of the Elizabeth High School football field as 172 seniors received their diplomas May 13 before a sea of supportive family and friends.

The weather treated everyone to a nearperfect day, with ample sunshine and a temperature of 69 degrees when the twohour event began at 10 a.m.

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A newly minted graduate throws his hand in the air as seniors line up to receive their diplomas.

As a hawk soars overhead, seniors of Elizabeth High School take their seats for the commencement ceremony May 13. PHOTOS BY JODI HORNER

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Community Rodeo lets locals show off their skills Casey Jones Park is venue for event running through two days

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

The Elizabeth Stampede gets an early start this weekend with its annual Community Rodeo at Casey Jones Park on May 20-21, where competitions are held with a focus on community participation.

Lone Tree resident and real-estate broker Don Martin serves on the Stampede Board. He is also a sponsor of the Stampede.

“A lot of local cowboys and cowgirls compete in smaller associations, so they (the Stampede committee) have created a second weekend for that,” Martin said. “I ran with it a year ago and it was there was an explosion with it. There was a huge crowd last year and we expect to magnify that this year.”

The May 20 events will start at noon with team ropin’. The Grand Entry competition will begin at 6:30 p.m. and includes bareback, saddleback, bulls, chute doggin’ and mutton bustin’ competitions.

“Chute doggin’ is just like steer wrestling, except you don’t jump on the horse, and then you wrestle it (the steer) to the ground,” Martin explained.

“We call out volunteers from the crowd to do it. We had like 25 people come down last year.”

“This year we have a couple of deputies from the Elbert County sheriff and a couple guys from the fire department to come down and do it. We’re going to make it a friendly competition kind of thing,” Martin said.

The night of May 20 will wind up with a dance from 9 p.m until 1 a.m. with live country music by Richie Law. May 21 is dedicated to youth competitions with the first annual All Youth Rodeo.

Barrel racing will start at 9 a.m. and Grand Entry will begin at 1 p.m., where contestants will show their mettle in the mini bareback, mini saddle bronc, mini bulls, calf riding and mutton bustin’ competitions.

A bareback rider in the throes of competition keeps his heels on the shoulders of the horse.

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Contestants are judged by two judges, and part of their score is determined by the behavior of the animal.

“How hard it is to ride, how good he bucks. If he just goes out there and runs around that isn’t going to get a very high score,” Martin explained.

“For example, bareback and saddle — the rider has to have the spurs by the front of the shoulder, that’s called `being set,’” Martin said. “They have to keep them there until the first jump, and after that they start spurring in rhythm with the horse.”

“Every time the back feet of the animal go up, the feet of the rider should be forward. They’re in tune with the horse at that point. If they did it the other way, it’d want to

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Although there is an element of danger involved, “it’s in their blood,” Martin said.

Every contestant wears the mandatory helmet and safety vest. For the youths there are more protective people in the arena than with the adult competitions. “So if they get hung

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It’s clear that Martin is a forever fan.

“My friend’s kid said last weekend, `Getting bucked off hurts but when you win, it don’t hurt so bad!’”

This year’s Elizabeth Stampede will be June 2-4.

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Valedictorian Dane Tomei addresses his fellow graduates during the 2017 commencement ceremony at Elizabeth High School May 13.

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The ceremony opened with music by the Elizabeth High Chamber Choir singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” with the senior class officers acting as the masters of ceremony.

Principal Bret McClendon provided concise remarks to the class during his valedictorian presentation, providing two pieces of advice.

“Vote,” he said. “Roughly two-thirds of the seniors registered to vote this year, which is outstanding. Use your influence to affect the regulations and

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“Own your mistakes,” he added.

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The 12 valedictorians each gave a short speech in turn. Several alluded to their faith and referenced scriptures from the Bible. Abbey Maben spoke of a Latter-day Saints sister’s words of wisdom.

The last valedictorian to take the podium, Amelia Lindsey, used the opportunity to convey her message that we should strive to seek happiness in the small things by singing John Denver’s classic “Sunshine on My Shoulders” with guitar accompaniment.

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Bill increases penalties for texting and driving Governor expected to sign bill, which Legislature passed in April

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A bill that increases penalties for drivers convicted of distracted driving passed the full Legislature on April 24 and is expected to be signed into law by Gov. John Hickenlooper at the end of May. Under the legislation, a law enforcement officer must see a driver using a phone for texting, or doing any other form of manual data entry, while operating a motor vehicle. A conviction for a first offense would be a Class 2 misdemeanor resulting in a fine of $300 and four points on the driver’s license. Subsequent offenses would incur the same fine and points assessed.

Drivers convicted of causing an accident resulting in death or injury while texting would face Class 1 misdemeanor charges, with fines

ranging from $300 to $1,000 and a possible sentence of 10 days to one year in prison.

“It’s a start to make Colorado roads safer in the long run,” said Susan Dane, co-founder of Colorado Organized for Responsible Driving.

“But our work is not done.”

Dane and other CORD members founded the group after friends Jacquie and Brian Lehner were killed in an accident on State Route 83 north of Franktown in 2016.

The driver admitted to drinking and smoking marijuana before the accident, as well as checking a text message, just before she drifted into oncoming traffic and caused the accident.

CORD had representatives at every committee hearing throughout the course of the bill’s passage, Dane said. The next step for the group will be to work with schools and driver’s education programs to reach young drivers before texting becomes part of their driving routine.

“I don’t know what it’s going to take to get people to shake the habit,” Dane said. “But we’re going to keep working at it.”

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American Legion post notches another successful year Officers sworn in for Elizabeth group that is growing fast, staying active

BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA

In a formal ceremony at the American Legion Hall in Elizabeth on May 1, Senior Vice Commander for the Department of Colorado Terri L. Clinton initiated and swore in new officers for American Legion Post 82.

“We normally don’t have the next commander for the state of Colorado in attendance. It felt very honoring,” said Scott Wills, who was installed as commander for the post.

Clinton is slated to become com-

mander for the state of Colorado at the end of June.

Each of the officers of Post 82 was re-elected to serve a second year, taking up the same roles as the previous year.

In addition to Wills, the officers installed were Mike Carroll, senior vice commander; Bonnie Rought Jr., vice commander; Tedd Lipka, adjutant; Chris Richardson, finance officer; and Randy Rought, chaplain. John Harman was elected as the sergeant at arms but was not available to attend.

“We had a great year last year, and we were an awesome team. I am pleased that the membership agreed to let us serve together for another year,” Wills said.

Serving as an officer has been a way for find deeper fulfillment for many of the members.

“I saw a lot of potential in the post and wanted to be in a position to make things happen,” Lipka said.

“As one of the youngest members of the post, it seemed important to step up and carry some of the load.”

The ongoing dedication of Post 82 touches Elizabeth and the surrounding community in many ways.

Post members cooked up 700 burgers and hot dogs at the District 6 American Legion Car Show on May 13 in Aurora. They will host the Conservative Breakfast Association on May 20, where former Army Green Beret and Fox News contributor Ben Collins will be speaking.

The post will be in the Elizabeth Stampede Parade on a deuceand-a-half truck June 3 and then cook burgers at the ElizaBash in downtown Elizabeth. They have

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“It is exciting to hang out with the veterans and buy them a beer,” Wills said.

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VOICES You’ll never get off the ground if you’re trying to avoid the grind

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don’t believe in wishing and hoping and praying for things to get better. I don’t believe in positive thinking all by itself, or slogans to grease the way.

There’s work to be done.

Meditation and tent meetings and retreats and colonic irrigations aren’t on my list.

I don’t believe that you get there from here by being out there.

I would sooner make summer camp moccasins than sit in a room with hundreds of others and listen to a heap of calibrated phrases.

Most of us are recovering from something.

Bad relationships, job failures, drugs, alcohol, financial woes, the recent election.

We like to be handed pamphlets at the door.

Given DVDs. Hear a deep voice say, “Listen without interrupting. Speak without accusing. Give without sparing, but we don’t accept American Express.”

I take my cues from observation and lots of research, and then I simply roll up my sleeves and get to work.

Others need others.

My friend H. L. Mencken said, “Deep within the heart of every evangelist lies the wreck of a car salesman.”

Elsewhere, practically everywhere, it’s easy enough to find packaged motivation. Loseweight-with-this-pill kind of stuff.

No one loses weight by taking a pill, unless it puts you to sleep for 20 years.

Keep a close eye on factors that move financial markets

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concerns of more countries leaving nvestors may be watching the the Eurozone. wrong indicators. When the stock • A peaceful and long process on the markets continue to top new highs, Brexit to avoid unexpected surprises. many are prone to making poor de• Oil prices hovering near a stabilicisions based on emotion rather than zation point keeping fuel costs fundamentals.

FINANCIAL low.

It is easy to get caught up • China announcing an in the daily noise the media STRATEGIES improving economy. focuses on. What is the latThere is always uncertainty, est tweet from Washington? though, that is weighing heavShouldn’t the stock market ily on investor’s minds. have a correction by now?

Will lower oil prices start These are not root causes of to hurt the major stock market fluctuations except in indexes? Will the economic the short term when driven by growth worldwide continue to emotion. improve? Is there a housing Take a closer look at funbubble? What would trigger damentals. This is what will Patricia Kummer a stock market correction? dictate true stock valuation How will Germany vote later this year when the dust settles from the latest regarding the Eurozone? Are stock distraction. prices sustainable at these valuations?

On the positive side we have: Will inflation increase with full em• Falling unemployment and inployment and wage pressures? creased job creation.

These are all worthwhile concerns, • Strong corporate earnings for the which make it very important to second consecutive quarter after an analyze your holdings for how each earnings recession. of these would impact you. This is a • Improving manufacturing and better process than just selling for the service output. sake of trying to avoid the unknown.

• The Federal Reserve Board’s Each position in your portfolio should vote of confidence in an improving represent a goal and it is important economy. to revisit that to make certain you are • Renewed commitment from the European Central Bank for sustaining positioned correctly for your situation. If you have too many positions Eurozone economies.

• French elections placing a moderate President at the helm to reduce SEE KUMMER, P9

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Washington Irving wrote “Rip Van Winkle” after filing for bankruptcy in 1818, hoping to write his way out of debt.

He could have gone away just like Van Winkle, and bent elbows at the bar with a bunch of dwarves, just like Van Winkle.

Instead, he got to work.

I watched a film the other night. It was made before they figured out how to blow things up, including people, when films depended upon scripts and directors and good acting, instead of junk in space.

I watched and listened for dialogue and dialogue pauses, editing, lighting, and SEE SMITH, P9

Good old-fashioned approach can have bad new-fashioned outcome

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s holding on to tradition more important than change or trying something new? Are change and trying something new more appealing and intriguing than holding on to WINNING tradition? Do we hold on to tradiWORDS tion just because that is the way we were brought up and traditions are a comfort zone for us?

There are so many questions that could be asked, and certainly no Michael Norton shortage of opinions when it comes to the topic of tradition. I think the question I really want to explore is this one: Does our traditional thinking ever get in the way of our personal growth, community effectiveness, or business productivity?

Sometimes I think we hold on to tradition to preserve a special feeling or connection to something in our past or something connected to someone in our lives or from our past. There is nothing wrong with that — as a matter of fact, I have certain traditions that I still hold on to or practice because they bring back amazing memories of my grandmother or grandfather. And yet there

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are other traditions that I was holding on to just for the sake of holding on to them. Even though intellectually I knew that a change was needed or warranted, my pride in clinging to tradition would win the battle.

Recently I was visiting a church that was about to celebrate its 160th anniversary. The church was small, beautiful, and had a wonderful congregation. Many of the regular worshippers had been attending this church for many, many years.

Generations of families filled the pews, and being such a small church in a small town, everyone knew each other quite well.

After the church service everyone gathered for coffee and some light pastries and cakes. The topic of discussion that morning centered around whether or not a new audio/ video system should be approved for the sanctuary. A new system would change the look and feel of the sanctuary and this had many of the traditionalists in a bit of a panic as they believed that nothing should disrupt the physical appearance of the sanctuary as it stood today. Yet others who had visited neighboring churches or attended church services in other areas shared how the use of audio and video really helped connect the message for them and

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especially helped their children connect to the message.

The latter group believed that a change was needed in order to attract new members to the church and to help continue to build upon the legacy of the church that had been established 160 years ago. And the other group felt it would be disrespectful to e cut into the walls and mar the sanctuary in any way.

As I listened to both sides of the debate, I couldn’t help but think about what I was holding on to just for the sake of holding on to it. Was I living in my own comfort zone full of traditions that I was unwilling to give up for no other reason than “just because”? And just like this church I

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The soundtrack is unforgettable.

I thought about the director, Carol Reed, who knew what he was doing because he studied film, and got to work.

I’ll name it at the end of this, but here are some other clues: zither, postwar Vienna.

I am recovering from something — maybe a number of things — but the main one is the bottle.

There is a lot of work that is involved that others never see, unless you know an alcoholic. And who doesn’t?

I can hear Dusty Springfield right now.

“Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying, planning and dreaming”

was visiting, perhaps the old guard in my own heart and head could easily have the same debate: Do I preserve the traditions of my past and present, or am I willing to shake things up a little and grow? I guess the answer is somewhere in between.

So how about you? Are you a traditionalist? Or are you OK with breaking through your comfort zone a little from time to time and going through some changes that can help you expand your thinking and grow?

Either way, I would love to hear all about it at gotonorton@gmail.com.

And when we can ride the balance of holding to certain traditions while exploring new ways of thinking and behaving, 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.

ter to have a solid strategy designed to keep you focused on your goals.

Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 30 years and is President of Kummer Financial Strategies, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a 6-year 5280 Top Advisor. Visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information.

Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.

won’t get the job done.

The point is that I have to do much more than sign up for a seminar.

A long, long time ago, I heard about record albums that you could listen to in your sleep, so you didn’t have to do the work when you were awake.

You could learn a foreign language in your sleep.

You could learn about self-help in your sleep.

Bunkum.

The film I referred to is “The Third Man.” No one watches films like it now. It takes too much work.

It’s all substance. It’s intelligently made. No one flies without wings.

The galaxy in it is right here on the ground.

My best motivational speaker is myself.

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

He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.

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Walter Richard Maul 12/28/1928 – 5/10/2017

Walter Richard Maul was born December 28, 1928 to Otto & Lillian Maul. He was one of 5 boys. Robert, Lloyd and baby Maul deceased. He is survived by his brother Marvin of Colorado Springs. Walt passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2017 having spent time with each of his children that day. He Loved our Heavenly Father and left his earthly body as he listened to Old Rugged Cross.

On March 29, 1948 he married Charlotte LaVonne Abbey who preceded him in death. To this union were born 5 children, 9 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.

Walter was thrilled to celebrate his 88th birthday playing cards with friends & family. He also loved collecting coins looking for those special ones worth lots of money “if he could find a buyer”. He spent as many mornings as possible having breakfast at Patty Ann’s and playing cards with his friends. He wanted to be remembered for loving his wife & family. He showed this in so many ways. The family always had a vacation somewhere every year. It wasn’t an easy thing to do considering the milk cows, farming & cattle had to be tended to but he always made time for his family. 4-H, Livestock Judging, Queen events for all 3 of his girls, National Western Stock show “Catch a Calf” for both of his boys. All 5 of his children had 4-H steers so many hours were spent getting them to lead and washing them in preparation for the fair.

Walt was also an inventor. He patented a device to help him work on the ranch while carrying a broken leg on a rolling walker. It was not unusual to find new inventions when visiting him. Everything from creative coin boxes to easier ways to get in & out of his bathtub. He managed to keep the farm equipment operational by welding & fabricating along with some barbed wire & baling twine here & there. He loved having visitors.

Many came from other countries to see the Registered Polled Herefords.

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The Maul Ranch had a Bull in a china shop during the National Western Stock show as well as at a theatre during the opening of the Jimmy Stewart movie “The Rare Breed”. Many awards were received during the 30+ years of showing Bulls at the National Western with lots of help from friends & family ratting tails, washing & leading them to the show barn. Walt never missed an opportunity to drive people around his Beloved Ranch especially during calving season when he would catch a calf for both young & old to pet.

Walter was a Member & officer of numerous organizations including the Kiowa Creek Community Church, Cattleman’s Association, Polled Hereford Association, 4-H, Colorado Farm Bureau, Lions Club, Elbert County Republicans and Kiowa school board to name a few. He loved acting in the numerous Melodramas with the Kiowa Theatre group.

Walt never knew a stranger and greeted everyone with a smile including on Sundays greeting people at the door for church. His children remember well the motto he lived by, “if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all”.

Walter commented often how proud he was of his family and leaves behind Nona (Mark) Bloomquist, daughter Melissa Nielsen; Gary (Deborah) Maul, daughters Mindy (Bill) Webb & Roxanne Maul; Linda (David) Ehmann, daughters Tammi (Josh) Schnieder & Misty (Matt) Meister; Sheila (Calvin) Wakefield, children Shenah (Travis) Bartlett & Timothy Maul; Mike (Elba) Maul, children Johnathan Maul & Susan (Aaron) Duncan.

Memorial services will be held May 21, 2017, 1:30 p.m, at the Kiowa Creek Community Fellowship Hall. Meal to follow.

Walter always wanted to give back to the community therefore the family asks in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Kiowa Ladies Aid, P.O. Box 97, Kiowa, CO. 80117 or Denver Hospice in his Memory.

Melvin Joseph Kramp Sept. 10, 1933 – May 5, 2017

Mel Kramp, 83, of Elizabeth. Loving Husband of 52 years to Mary Beth.

Proud Father of Michael (Kathleen) Kramp, Karen (Bret) White and Nancy (Chris) Proctor. Memorial Mass at Our

Lady of the Visitation Catholic Church in Kiowa. See ponderosavalleyfunerals. com

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Parkour and ninja rise in popularity Two similar, young sports gain legitimacy with gyms and TV shows

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arkour came into Mark D’Agosta’s life the way many people find their passions in the 21st century — YouTube.

“I was already doing this stuff,” he said. “There just wasn’t any sort of training or name for it.”

By “this stuff,” D’Agosta, 32, means parkour, a loosely-defined physical training discipline in which participants essentially create obstacle courses from the environment around them that was developed in France in the 1980s.

“I was

climbing on buildings, getting on roofs and stuff when I was a kid,” said the Englewood resident.

In 2009, his sister saw the videos of the sport that had become popular online.

“She was like, `Hey, look, there are people who do the stuff you do — but they’re good at it,’ ” he said.

Parkour has moved indoors in recent years, first being incorporated into gymnastics programs. As popularity has grown, dedicated parkour gyms have sprung up, and

a new offshoot, “ninja training,” has evolved.

Ninja, as seen on the televised American Ninja Warrior competition and others like it, has competitors running defined obstacle courses against one another, distinguishing it from parkour.

“Parkour is pure imagination,” said John Maul, who co-owns Ninja Intensity gym in Castle Rock with Brandi and Ryan Lebsack.

Ninja Intensity offers classes in parkour and ninja, mainly geared towards kids. The Lebsacks decided to open the gym after their son, Kaden, found a passion for it. Their classes have steadily increased in size since they opened in December and they plan to offer camps this summer.

D’Agosta has coached parkour, along with gymnastics, in gyms but prefers outdoors, finding areas downtown where one can find walls, fountains or other infrastructure that can be turned into obstacles without trespassing.

“For me,” he said, “parkour is about your environment.”

D’Agosta founded the parkour club at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, where he recently graduated. This past semester, he had about 10 consistent club members. The most he has had in a semester was 50, split between ACC students and community members.

Ninja training is mostly done in the gym, and practitioners are in the midst of trying to legitimize it as a sport, with organized leagues like the National Ninja League popping up.

“I see it branching away from the reality show aspect,” Maul said.

Lorin Ball, an American Ninja Warrior competitor, owns Ninja Brand Parkour Gym in Henderson, about 15 miles north of Denver along I-76. Although most of his students are kids, he said, the sports of ninja and parkour

PARKOUR VERSUS NINJA Parkour has its roots in 1980s France, and its founding is most often credited to David Belle, who created the sport with inspiration from his father, Raymond Belle, who developed a passion for running obstacle courses, or “parcours du combatant,” while growing up in a military orphanage in French-occupied Vietnam.

David Belle and a group of his friends used their skills to

conquer improvised obstacles in urban areas.

The sport of ninja is much more recent, springing from the Japanese competition TV series “Sasuke” and its American spinoff “American Ninja Warrior.”

Though many skills from parkour apply to ninja, they differ in that the latter is an organized, competitive event on a closed course.

appeal to teens, young adults and even older adults looking to try something new.

“They need more,” he said. “They need something where they can apply the exercise they’ve done.”

Maul came to the budding sport not long ago, with most of his fitness background being in powerlifting.

Many of the adults starting ninja are also PHOTOS BY SHUTTERSTOCK Crossfit athletes, weightlifters, runners or rockclimbers, Ball said.

For kids, Ball says parkour and ninja are ways to “get off of the video games and be the video game.”

Joey Piersee, 16, started ninja recently and is already coaching kids at Ninja Intensity.

“It’s a good way to work out,” he said. “It’s a good way to have fun. It’s a good way to be competitive.”

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NINJA AND PARKOUR GYMS IN THE AREA Ninja Intesity 158 Caprice Court, Suite B, Castle Rock 720-515-4395, www.ninjaintensity.com Ninja Brand Parkour 6300 E. 88th Ave., Suite B, Henderson 303-219-0828, www.ninjabrandparkour.com Apex Movement Parkour & Freerunning Locations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs www.apexmovement.com Path Movement 8000 S. Lincoln St., Littleton 844-898-8286, www.pathmovement.com

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Online students dance night away — just like anyone else Four online schools host ‘virtual’ prom for students from throughout metro Denver

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A common concern about online schools is whether students get the same opportunities to socialize as their peers in traditional ones.

But they showed they can have just as much fun when students from four online schools recently enjoyed the time-tested tradition of prom.

“It’s something that all high school students look forward to, whether they attend a traditional school or a virtual school,” Teri Cady, head of school at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado, said in an email.

“They make a night of it just like any other high school student.”

More than 150 students from areas as diverse as Westminster, Elbert County, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and Northglenn all attended the

Yadira Velez, 16 , and Keiren Brown, 17, share a dance at the “Black and Gold Masquerade,” a prom for online high school students from across the state. Brown and Velez met at last year’s prom and stayed in touch via Facebook throughout the year.

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“Black and Gold Masquerade,” hosted May 5 by Colorado Preparatory Academy, Destinations Career Academy, Pikes Peak Online School and Colorado Digital Board of Cooperative Education Services at the Riverwalk Clubhouse in Littleton.

Some students were attending their

first dance, but at least two had met before the event.

Yadira Velez, 16, of Colorado Springs met her date, Keiren Brown, 17, of Green Valley Ranch, at last year’s event. They connected on Facebook afterward and see each other in person about once a month.

Marissa Bowman, 17, kisses her date, Johnathan Wenninger, 18, during a slow dance at the Riverwalk Clubhouse on May 5. Bowman, from Keenesburg, met Wenninger, of Brighton, in one of their online classes at Colorado Preparatory Academy.

“I asked my friend if I should go up to him and say `hi,’ ” Velez said in a text after the prom. “I felt like I was never going to see him again, so I went for it… You don’t even know how much I’ve been waiting for prom this year.”

Livestock show raises scholarship funds for 4-H and FFA members The June 3 event is free and open to the public

BY JESSICA GIBBS JGIBBS@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Organizers of the 2017 Douglas County Junior Livestock Show are inviting 4-H members, Future Farmers of America members and the public to attend this year’s event, scheduled for June 3 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 410 Fairgrounds Road.

The show serves as a fundraiser for the 4-H Youth Council to generate scholarship money for college-bound 4-H students. Any 4-H or FFA member

ages 8 to 18 showing goats, sheep or cattle may participate in the livestock show.

But the show is about more than raising scholarship funds, organizers say.

The event is also about tradition and preserving the county’s agricultural roots, said Sue Weinroth, a 4-H club leader in Sedalia who’s helping the Youth Council organize the June show.

“For me, it’s just encouraging people to embrace the history of the area,” she said.

Noah VanBibber, who showed livestock as a 4-H youth and is helping the Youth Council organize the show, said it’s also an opportunity for kids

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to get their animals in the ring and practice before show time during the Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in August.

“It actually means a lot,” VanBibber said of the show for 4-H and FFA students. “Not only does this help with the scholarships, it also helps with preparation for the show, which you need to do throughout the summer.”

FFA and 4-H members can sign up the day of the event, Weinroth said.

She estimates nearly 100 kids participated in last year’s show — an all-day event that starts with animal weighin at 7 a.m. and runs until the last animal has been shown.

“It’s kind of fun to see these kids, what they do,” she said.

Participants, who pay to enter, spend the morning prepping their livestock for the day’s show and have spent long hours and sometimes money raising the animals, Weinroth said.

“All the way up until fair, these kids are grooming and maintaining and not only feeding their animals well, but maintaining their body, coat and structure,” VanBibber said.

Weinroth also hopes members of the general public will attend, even if they don’t have a 4-H or FFA connection.

“I just encourage people to bring especially their young kids down. It’s just an opportunity to see animals, touch animals,” Weinroth said. “It’s just a great way to introduce your kids to farm animals and farm life.”

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Butterfly showcase to wing its way back to Chatfield Farms

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hatfield Farms/Denver Botanic Gardens at 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road in southern Jefferson County will collaborate again with the Westminsterbased Butterfly Pavilion to showcase native butterflies in a 1,500-square-foot structure at Chatfield Farms, a 700-acre native plant refuge with an active historic farm. Opening May 27, new butterflies will arrive each week, so the species will vary from day to day. Fifty indigenous plant species grow inside the structure, providing habitat, color and nectar for the butterflies. Open through Sept. 24 daily: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry is at 3:15 p.m.). A $5 parking fee includes general admission to the gardens, with an additional fee for the butterfly house ($4, $2/members, free 2 and under).

Dance benefit “An Evening of Dance” will benefit the Douglas County Libraries at 6 p.m. May 26 at the PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.

There is no charge, but a $10 donation is suggested. Dual Star Academy of Dance, located in Centennial, will offer selected performances, solo and group productions that directly benefit the libraries in Douglas County. It will support projects such as “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” which encourages parents and caregivers to read at least one book a day to children for three years. To register: DCL.org/ Foundation. Donations may be given at the event or via coloradogives.org, designating the Dual Star Academy Benefit.

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Arapahoe Phil On May 19 and 20, the Arapahoe Philharmonic will present “Dreams of the Future,” featuring music by Hector Berlioz, including the premiere of “Episode for Orchestra,” by Jonathan Bingham, which won the 2016 Vincent C. LaGuardia Composition Competition.

Bingham will be introduced and will appear with conductor Devin Patrick Hughes preceding the concert at 6:45 p.m. There are two concerts, both at 7:30 p.m. — on May 19, the concert will be at South Suburban Christian Church, 7275 S. Broadway, Littleton, and on May 20 it will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 8817 S. Broadway,

Highlands Ranch. The May 20 concert will feature members of the new Civic Youth Orchestra, performing Berlioz’s “Hungarian March” alongside the Arapahoe Philharmonic.

The march, an excerpt from the opera “Damnation of Faust,” will open each concert. Tickets: Arapahoe-phil.org, 303-781-1892.

CVA printmaking The Center for Visual Arts, Metropolitan State University’s gallery at 965 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, announces the “528.0 Regional Juried Printmaking Exhibition,” sponsored by the Invisible Museum, May 26 through July 22. Entry was restricted to artists residing within a 528.0 mile radius of Denver. Mark Lunning, co-chair of the Invisible Museum, artist and teacher of printmaking, is organizing the exhibit of hand-pulled prints and intaglio, lithography, silkscreen or experimental methods. Opening reception is May 26, 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. On May 27, Lunning will give an overview of printmaking from 1 to 3 p.m. and additional programs are planned. See msudenver.edu/ cva. Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 12 to 5 p.m. Saturdays. 303-294-5207.

Free band concert The Castle Rock Band will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with a free community concert at 2 p.m. May 28 at the bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. Audiences are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets — and sun protection! Prospective band members are welcome — see castlerockband.org.

Thanks to everyone who participated in March for Babies on April 22!

See you in 2018!

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Nine Calder sculptures come to Denver Botanic Gardens Exhibition will continue through late September

BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

“All of a sudden, something magnificent happens,” said happy Denver Botanic Gardens director Brian Vogt, as he introduced an exhibit of works by important American sculptor Alexander Calder — a project seven years in the making.

The exhibit, “Calder Monumental,” running through Sept. 24, includes nine large Calder sculptures, including a graceful mobile, “Snow Flurry, May 14, 1959,” floating inside near the entrance. It was loaned by the Denver Art Museum. (Some readers may recall that storm!) Inside, there is also a video of Calder’s smaller, playful, wire sculpture circus: “Le Grande Cirque Calder,” which was entertaining a group of schoolchildren when we visited for a press preview.

At the walk near the entrance one is greeted by the black “Funghi Neri,” more than 9 feet tall and created from sheet metal, bolts and paint. Calder made this one for himself, rather than to sell, his grandson said. It beckons for the visitor to come into the garden and enjoy the juxtaposition of abstracted sculptures, trees and shrubs in all shapes and sizes and blossoms in every color imaginable. As spring phases into summer, changes in light will play with the sculptures and leafy green things will grow, making for a different picture almost daily.

“Funghi Neri” is one of several pieces loaned by the Calder Foundation, started in 1987 by the sculptor’s grandson, Alexander S. C. Rower, 53, who was an enthusiastic tour guide on April 27. “We have been collecting, exhibiting, preserving and interpreting art and archives since 1987,” he said. Also shepherding the distinctive

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Denver Arts Festival The Denver Arts Festival will take place on Memorial Day Weekend at a new location: Stapleton’s Conservatory Green, 8304 E. 49th Place, Denver. On May 27, hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and May 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Artists exhibit and sell their works. Enjoy a “Make and Take” painting station. Free parking. Denverartsfestival.com.

Violin recital Violinist Julia Che will perform at 2 p.m. May 21 at Hampden Hall, second floor of the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway. Accompanist is Anna Arzumanyan. The program is free and open to the public.

IF YOU GO “CALDER MONUMENTAL” is exhibited at Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver, through Sept. 14. Hours: May 14 to Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There are related programs planned through the summer. See botanicgardens.org for information on programs and admission. Free parking. works through their Denver debut was guest curator Alfred Pacquement, former director of Paris’ Pompidou Center for Modern Art, who observed, “It was difficult to do a show — museums did not want to let that Calder go for two months.”

Next along the path is “Tripes,” suggestive of the organ that is a popular food in France and elsewhere. Then one arrives at “Untitled” (1976) a huge human figure (male of female or neither?). The anti-Vietnam

War Calder left a hole in the forehead, designed to help move the piece, calling it a bullet hole.

“The Crab,” painted bright red, seems more playful and light in design. Calder moved to France and bought a horse farm, where he made his studio for years. After World War II, he commenced to make monumental pieces that could come apart to be moved. Later, they were permanently welded. They represented an engagement with the environment … The title was not a technical description, Rower said while introducing “The Crab.”

Rower recalled childhood hours spent in his grandfather’s studio.

Although Calder’s works are sometimes whimsical, humorous, leading the public to think he was probably a funny fellow, “he was deadly serious” while creating his works.

“Each had a life force.” Every bolt was precisely placed and had a meaning.

The public may be more accustomed to seeing Calder’s mobiles — many architects have commissioned them to enhance new buildings, but he also made standing pieces starting in the 1950s. During World War II, he couldn’t get sheet metal and began carving in wood and making plaster sculptures.

“Five Rudders” is set in the Monet Pool, which had to be drained to get the work installed. “Six Dots Over a Mountain” is also set in a pool. It is a standing mobile, not designed to be in a pool, but “this pool was ready to receive a sculpture,” according to Pacquement, who visited the gardens earlier to determine locations. “There’s no fixed rule — each time, it’s a new experience.”

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Each year, RidgeGate teams up with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District to provide free, guided nature hikes. These hikes are led by professional naturalists from SSPRD, and offer insight and education into the natural ecosystems within the open space at RidgeGate. Hikes are free and open to the public –register at ridgegate.com.

Wednesday, May 24, 7:00-8:30pm — Sunset Birdwatching Hike Saturday, June 3, 9:30-11:00am — Animal Identification Hike Saturday, June 17, 6:30-8:00pm — Urban Coyotes Hike Wednesday, June 21, 7:00-8:30pm — Celebrating the Solstice Hike

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Enjoy these summertime concerts out on the grass with free live music, food trucks and activities. It’s all happening in Prairie Sky Park, just west of the Lone Tree Recreation Center in RidgeGate, courtesy of the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District. Bring your picnic or grab something to eat at a food truck, participate in interactive, family-friendly fitness and art activities, and enjoy the summer sounds.

Thursday, June 15, 5-8pm — Soul Sacrifice: A Tribute to Santana

Tunes on the Terrace at the Lone Tree Arts Center RidgeGate is again proud to sponsor Lone Tree Art Center’s Tunes on the Terrace–an outdoor evening concert series that will bring your summer nights to life. Performances range from bluegrass to jazz, and everything in between. The stars are out this summer!

Check out the schedule and buy tickets at www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Friday, June 9, 8-10pm — The Rascal Martinez Band Friday, June 23, 8-10pm — The Wendy Woo Band

Experience Historic Schweiger Ranch

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Among RidgeGate’s cultural facilities is the 38-acre historic Schweiger Ranch, located just east of the RidgeGate Parkway and I-25 interchange. The historic restoration of the ranch and its buildings, led by the nonprofit Schweiger Ranch Foundation, gives us an important glimpse into the settlers’ lives in the late 1800s. Today, Schweiger Ranch is open to the public for self-guided visits each weekend (Saturdays and Sundays from 1-5pm) and a variety of exciting events throughout the year. Register for or learn more about these events online at SchweigerRanch.org.

Sunday, June 11, 1-3pm — Free Guided Tour of Schweiger Ranch

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THINGS TO DO Elizabeth Library Book Sale: gently used books for children and adults for sale in the book sale room at the Elizabeth Library.

Stocked by Friends of the Elizabeth Library.

All donations from book sales benefit the Elizabeth Library.

Toiletry, Food Drive: hygiene products, nonperishable food items and basic household supplies are being collected for the Castle Country Assisted Living drive for the Douglas County Task Force. Items will be delivered Thursday, May 18. Donations should be dropped off at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Call 303-482-5552.

open to the public. Call 303-482-5552.

Restoration Food Drive: collection open through Friday, May 19 at Caliber Collision, 2759 N. Liggett Road, Castle Rock; 7436 S. Eagle St., Centennial; 9400 E. Arapahoe Road, Greenwood Village; 5022 S. Jellison Way, Littleton; 6282 E. Pine Lane, Parker.

Food and cash collected benefit Food Bank of the Rockies. Donations also can be made online at CaliberDonations.com.

Walking Club: Fridays, May 19 and May 26 at the Cantril House, 221 Cantril St., Castle Rock.

Free and open to seniors of all ages and abilities. Space is limited. For information or to RSVP, call Reagan Weber at 303-482-5552 or email reaganweber@castlecountryassistedliving.org.

Trolley Tour: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20.

Tour focuses on the historic Craig & Gould Neighborhood. Learn about the history of the rhyolite houses and the people who used to call them home. Meet at the Castle Rock Museum to board the trolley. This is a free event. Reservations recommended as seating is limited. Call or email the museum to reserve your spot at 303-814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org.

Bible Study with Tracy Scroggins: 9 a.m. Friday, May 19 at Valley House, 255 S. Valley Drive, Castle Rock. Reading and discussion. Free and

Astronaut School: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 20 at the Parker Library, 20105 E. Mainstreet.

Ages 4-8 blast off during an evening of

astronaut training, including space-themed activities and games. Registration is required; contact 303-791-7323 or DCL.org.

Mormons: Christian? Cult? What Do They Really Believe? 6-7 p.m. Monday, May 22 at Dazbog, 202 Wilcox St., Castle Rock.

Call 303-814-0142. Go to LifetreeCafe.com.

Lifetree Café group meets every Monday for coffee and conversation. Group watches a new video every week about life, faith, and ups and downs. Upcoming topics are “Curing Healthcare: Practical Help for an Ailing Nation” on May 29.

Memorial Day Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Elbert Cemetery. Honor the courage, sacrifice and service of those who fought in America’s wars.

Free Legal Clinic: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Elizabeth Public Library, 651 W. Beverly St., Elizabeth. Clinics are for parties who have no attorney. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation. Walk-ins welcome. 2017 dates are July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. First come, first served.

Kiowa Street Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Unique shopping, free entertainment, music, food and more. The Cowboy Up Rodeo and dance is in town, too. Sign up to be a vendor, or reserve a spot to show off your vehicle. Contact Michelle or Karen at 303-621-2366.

Lessons and Lemonade: 9:30-11 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. select Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, Colorado 83 and Mainstreet,

Parker. Presented by the Parker Artists Guild.

For children in grades 4-8. Class schedule: Saturday, May 13, Polymer Clay; Saturday, June 24, Intuitive Painting with Acrylics.

Registration required; call 720-542-8187.

Elbert County Community Cares Day: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. Volunteers will distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to all children who participate in the free or reduced lunch program in the Elbert County Schools. Local agencies and organizations who serve Elbert County residents also will hand out information and answer your questions. Contact Pam Witucki, 303-621-2599.

Outback Express: public transit service T provided by the East Central Council of Local r Governments. To ensure a seat is available, s 24-hour notice appreciated. Call Kay Camp- C h bell, 719- 541-4275, or 800-825-0208 for reservations. Go to http://outbackexpress. tripod.com. June schedule: Monday, June 5: e Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs; S Tuesday, June 6: Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert t to Parker or Colorado Springs; Thursday, June “ 8: Good Samaritan Nursing Home residents w only; Tuesday, June 13: Elizabeth to Colorado b b Springs or Parker; Monday, June 19: Simla and Matheson to Colorado Springs; Tuesday, a June 20: Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert to Parker or Colorado Springs; and Thursday, c C June 22: Simla and Matheson to Limon. g Editor’s note: Calendar submissions must be o s received by noon Wednesday for publicap tion the following week. Send listings to calendar@coloradocommunitymedia.com. d No attachments, please. Listings are free and i run on a space-available basis. w T l f t

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7May 18, 2017

‘I just hope they find a cure for the pain’ Teen with rare condition undergoes fourth surgery, receives support from across the country

BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Just four hours before an operation Thursday at Children’s Hospital Colorado to remove a tumor on the right side of her rib cage, 15-year-old Presli Collins was already thinking about her recovery.

“I’m excited,” said Collins, an eighth-grader at Cimarron Middle School in Parker, who already has three major surgeries under her belt.

“I’m just glad to get the pain over with once it’s healed. I just want to be able to do everyday tasks without being in pain.”

Collins has a rare disorder known as neurofibromatosis type 1, which causes tumors to grow on her nerves.

Commonly referred to as NF1, the genetic disorder causes pain throughout her body and an intense, stabbing sensation when she breathes. The pain causes a lot of missed school days, and everyday activities like going to the store leave her exhausted.

Previous surgeries treated issues with her spine and brain, but if Thursday’s operation goes well, Collins’ pain could be kept at bay, at least for a time. The surgery was expected to begin at 3 p.m.

“It’s a marathon with hurdles,” Collins’ father Andy said. “We’ll deal with this hurdle and kind of forget about the disease, hopefully, until the next hurdle shows up.”

As she leaps over this hurdle, Collins will have a cheering section that spreads across the country.

Blue is Collins’ favorite color, and well-wishers throughout the area, including students and staff at Cimarron and Legend High School, members of the police department, and even a flight team at Buckley Air Force Base, wore blue to show their solidarity with Collins on the day of her surgery.

Cimarron Assistant Principal Doug Kapeller said Collins’ name comes up a lot when school staff checks in with one another, and the comments always reflect their admiration of her upbeat attitude and grace.

“Adolescence is a tough time in a person’s life to begin with, and to have all this added to it is a challenge,” Kapeller said. “Her positivity is like a breath of fresh air.”

Andy started the hashtag #blue4presli to raise awareness of NF1 and a similar condition, NF2, as well as a Facebook page, pray4presli. Posts have been shared from California to Florida to New York, and organizations including the Tim Tebow Foundation and the Children’s Tumor Foundation spread the word as well.

Knowing so many people are rallying behind her is encouraging — and humbling — for Collins.

She hopes the recognition will last beyond May 11 to serve a bigger purpose.

“I just hope they find a cure for the pain of NF1 and NF2,” she said.

“All kids experience a different kind of pain — I just hope they find a cure for both.”

Dealing with NF1 isn’t easy, Collins said, but surrounding herself with positive people and staying optimistic have worked for her. And that’s what she recommends for other children with NF1 and NF2.

“It’s hard, but you’ll get through it and it’s worth it in the end,” she said. “I’m going to have bad days, but I’m going to have good days.”

Presli Collins and her father, Andy, pose on their way to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora for surgery to remove a tumor from a nerve on the side of her rib cage. Collins has neurofibromatosis 1, which causes tumors to grow on the nerves in her body.

TOM SKELLEY

Pilots at Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora wear blue, Presli Collins’ favorite color, under their flight suits before doing maneuvers Thursday morning. Supporters around Parker and around the country wore blue on May 11 in solidarity with Collins.

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Students at Cimarron Middle School show their support for their classmate, eighthgrader Presli Collins, by wearing her favorite color blue. Andy Collins, Presli’s father created a hashtag, #blue4presli, and a Facebook page, Pray for Presli, to raise awareness of his daughter’s condition.

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HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Send volunteer opportunities to hharden@ coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Pedaling4Parkinsons Proceeds go to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Date: June 24 Need: Volunteers to work at aid stations and at an expo at Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree.

Shifts available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 24.

Research shows bicycling can have tremendous benefits to people with Parkinson’s.

Contact: info@pedaling4parkinsons.org, 888-548-3002 ext. 2, or www.pedaling4parkinsons.org.

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

Contact: Rachel Wang at 303-546-7921 Project CURE Delivers medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world Need: Groups of 7-15 people to help sort medical supplies; those with medical/clinical backgrounds to become Sort Team Leaders; truck drivers to help pick up donations (no CDL required).

Age requirements: Ages 15 and older (if a large group of ages 15 and younger is interested, we can try to accommodate different projects).

Location: 10377 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial Contact: Kelyn Anker, 303-792-0729 or 720341-3152; kelynanker@projectcure.org; www. projectcure.org.

Red Cross Supports the elderly, international causes and

social services Need: Volunteers to provide support Contact: 303-607-4768 or 303-266-7855 SMARTS! South Metro Arts Center Need: Help with public relations, marketing to public officials, fundraising, and special projects Contact: 303-790-8264 or gdnguy@comcast. net Spellbinder Storytellers, Douglas County Chapter Connects the generations through storytelling Need: Adults to tell stories to children in schools Age requirement: Must be 50 and older Contact: Denise Rucks, 303-921-8462 or drrucks@me.com. For other chapters, go to http://spellbinders.org/ South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet Loans durable medical supplies to those 18 and older in the South Metro area.

Need: Volunteers to help answer phones 2-3 times a month for a day. Calls are taken on your cell phone and you make the appointment at the convenience of you and the client to accept donationos or hand out equipment Monday through Friday.

Requirement: Must be 18 or older; periodic training provided as needed.

Contact: Donna Ralston, 720-443-2013.

South Platte Park Need: Help with programs ranging from hikes, overnights, gold panning, sunset canoeing or HawkQuest events Contact: 303-730-1022

Sunset Hospice Provides end-of-life support Need: Volunteer training is from 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesdays; they also meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every first and third Saturday Contact: Jami Martin at 303-693-2105 The Right Step Inc. Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with disabilities. Based in Littleton.

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

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

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

Volunteer Connections - Arapahoe County “Take an active role in your government, make a difference in the lives of your neighbors, and extend the reach of services into your local communities. Your enthusiasm, personal talents and fresh perspectives keep Arapahoe County First in Colorado, First in Service.”

Need: Numerous volunteer roles for individuals, families and groups including one-time events and ongoing/weekly shifts. Human services, senior resources, open spaces, special events, etc. See website for complete list: www.arapahoegov.com/volunteer.

Age: Ages 6 and older, depending on the opportunity.

Contact: Nira Duvan, volunteer coordinator,

at 303-738-79387 or nduvan@arapahoegov.com Other: Arapahoe County Fair needs volunteers from July 28-31. Go to http://www. arapahoecountyfair.com/volunteer.html Volunteer Connect Brings organizaations in need of volunteers in touch with individuals looking for ways to help.

Need: help with nonprofit organizations in Douglas County Contact: info@volunteerconnectdc.org or www.volunteerconnectdc.org.

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

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

Contact: 303-297-0408 or www.voacolorado.org 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Program Provides information and support to crime victims Need: Victim Adocates interact with and support victims of domestic violence. They also provide resource referrals and explain processes to victims.

Requirements: 20 hours of training required; volunteers must commit to one morning a week at the Justice Center in Castle Rock.

Contact: Mel Secrease, 720-733-4552 or msecrease@da.18.state.co.us.

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CURTAIN TIME `Venus in Fur’ Lea Marlene Actor’s Studio, now located at the Namastage Theatre, 1601 S. Pearl St., Denver, will present David Ives’ two-person play “Venus in Fur” at 7:30 p.m. May 26, 27, June 2, 3. The studio offers Meisner acting classes and two graduating students, Kelly Wooten and Juan Mendoza, will perform. Tickets, $25 advance/$30 at the door: namastage.wellattended.com/ events/venus-in-fur.

Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets: aurorafox.org, 303-739-1970.

Mystery play “Scotland Road” by Jeffrey Hatcher plays through June 3 at John Hand Theater in Lowry, 7653 E. 1st. Place, Denver. Produced by Lowry’s Spotlight Theatre, directed by Luke Allen Terry.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Monday, May 15; 2 p.m.

Sundays and Saturday, June 3. Tickets: $12 to $23, 720-880-8727, thisisspotlight. com.

Song and dance “42nd Street,” by Michael Stewart, Harry Warren and Al Dubin plays through June 4 at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown (exit 254 from I-25, just south of Johnson’s Corner.) Performances: Thursdays through Sundays.

See coloradocandlelight.com for times and ticket prices or call 970-744-3747.

Outback adventure “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,”

by Stephen Elliott and Allan Scott, arranged by Stephen “Spud” Murphy, a musical based on the popular film, plays through June 3 at the Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Directed and choreographed

by Eden Lane. Performances: 7:30 p.m.

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“Hairspray” by John Waters plays May 19 to June 18 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton.

Nick Sugar directs and choreographs.

Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.

Tickets: $20-$42, 303-794-2787, ext. 5, townhallartscenter.org.

1930s Berlin “Cabaret,” by John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masterhoff, plays through June 25 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden. Len Matheo directs, with Mitch Samu as musical director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets: $18-$30, 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.

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CLUBS Ongoing Sky Cliff Center Stroke Support Group: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday of each month at Christlife Community Church, 5451 E. Highway 86, Franktown (lunch provided). 10-11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Sky Ridge Medical Center, 10101 Ridge Gate Parkway, Lone Tree. Call Sky Cliff Center at 303-814-2863.

Teen Tuesday: 5 p.m. Tuesdays at the Elbert Library. Play card and video games. Call 303648-3533 or go to pplibraries.org.

Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-8415007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com.

VFW Post 10649 meets monthly at 8:30 a.m. the first Saturday of every month at 24325 Main St., Elbert. Go to http://www. vfwpost10649.org. Contact Alan Beebe at 303-435-2560 for questions.

VFW Post 4266, serving veterans of foreign wars in Parker, Castle Pines and Castle Rock areas, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Pinery Fire Station, Community Room Lower Level, 8170 N. Hillcrest Way, Parker. Go to www.vfwpost4266.org.

P.O. Box 4266, Parker, CO 80134. On Facebook at VFW Post 4266, Parker.

Waste Not Wednesdays: 4:15 p.m. Wednes-

meeting near you, call 303-322-4440, or go to www.daccaa.org.

days, at Simla Library. Kids craft and learn with repurposed stuff. Call 719-541-2573 or go to pplibraries.org.

What’s up Wednesdays: 4 p.m. Wednesdays at the Elbert Library; 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Kiowa Library. Free STEAM activities for kids and parents. Call 303-648-3533 (Elbert) or 303-621-2111 (Kiowa) or go to pplibraries.org.

Women’s Divorce Workshop covers the legal, financial and social issues of divorce and is presented the fourth Saturday of each month at Southeast Christian Church, 9650 Jordan Road, Parker. Meet in the community room. Check in from 8-8:30 a.m.; workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Register online at www.divorceworkshopdenver.com.

Advance registration costs $35; at the door, cost goes to $40 (cash/checks only). Attendees will get help taking the next step by getting unbiased information and resources.

Learn the options available and next steps to take positive action steps. Discover community resources, and talk with other women experiencing similar life changes. Volunteer presenters include an attorney, mediator, therapist and wealth manager. Discussion items include co-parenting, child support, family coping, tax consequences, property division, hostile spouses and more. For information, contact 303-210-2607 or info@ divorceworkshopdenver.com.

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Camping Singles is a group of Colorado single adults who enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, biking, sightseeing, photography, the camaraderie of others, and starry nights around the camp fire. We usually camp in designated forest service or state park campgrounds within 2 to 5 hours of Denver. We welcome all single adults.

Our membership ranges from the 40s to 60-plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@ gmail.com Castle Rock Bridge Club plays a friendly, ACBL-sanctioned duplicate game at 1 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Plum Creek Golf Club, 331 Players Club Drive, Castle Rock. For assistance in finding a bridge partner, call Georgiana Butler at 303-8108504. Go to www.castlerockbridge.com.

Chess: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Simla Library. All skill levels and ages welcome. Call 719-541-2573.

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Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a vet- p erans association supporting veterans, their t families, their survivors and the community, m meets the first Tuesday of each month at theh Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and S Elm Street in Elizabeth. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and the regular business meeting a begins at 6:30 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization.

Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Elizabeth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. Hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment.

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36-1-124.5, CRS for the following parcels of state trust land:

7May 18, 2017

-North Central District Office, at 360 Oak Avenue Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615 phone: 970.454.5279

PARKOUR

ELBERT 17-001: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $77,000 TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH RANGE 61 WEST, ELBERT COUNTY SECTION 34: SWNE containing 40 acres, more or less

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said it is really more about competing against yourself.

“It’s a small world,” he said, “and what I truly love about it is the support we give each other.”

Training in gyms, with mats, adds an element of safety. D’Agosta has had several inuries doing parkour over the years.

“I broke my hand, I shattered my collarbone, hyperextended my elbow and had a few pretty serious tendon issues in my ankle and shoulder.”

However, D’Agosta said those were mainly in his early years in the sport, when he had less understanding of how to train safely. His past injuries have influenced him to pursue a career in physical therapy.

People will drive a long way to train in parkour or ninja. Before opening the gym, the Lebsacks were driving Kaden to Longmont to work out. Brandi said Ninja Intensity has members from as far away as Colorado Springs.

After four years of coaching, Ball doesn’t see an end to the popularity.

“We still haven’t seen a plateau yet,” he said.

WELD 17-002: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $250,000 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH RANGE 64 WEST, WELD COUNTY SECTION 16: That portion in the NE, lying northeast of the Platte River, containing 22 acres, more or less

Public Notice NOTICE OF PENDING NON-SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE OF STATE LAND NOTICE is hereby provided that the State Board of Land Commissioners (Board) has authorized the initiation of a non-simultaneous exchange of land OR a land for land exchange pursuant to Article IX, § 9 of the Colorado Constitution and § 36-1-124.5, CRS for the following parcels of state trust land:

ELBERT 17-001: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $77,000 TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH RANGE 61 WEST, ELBERT COUNTY SECTION 34: SWNE containing 40 acres, more or less

Public Notices Notice To Creditors PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Harold R. Conlon, Deceased Case Number: 17 PR 30022

All persons having claims against the abovenamed estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Elbert County, Colorado on or before June 9, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kristen M. Tarrin #37974 Attorney to the Personal Representative 10800 East Bethany Drive, Suite 250 Aurora, Colorado 80014 Legal Notice No: 23657 First Publication: May 11, 2017 Last Publication: May 25, 2017 Publisher: Elbert County News

Misc. Private Legals Public Notice NOTICE OF MEDICAID APPLICATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT E.C.M.C., LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAS FILED AN APPLICATION WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING FOR MEDICAID CERTIFICATION OF ITS PROPOSED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 33996 COUNTY ROAD 17 IN THE TOWN OF ELIZABETH. THIS APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING REGULATIONS FOR NEW FACILITY CERTIFICATION AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC AT THE DEPARTMENT’S OFFICES AT 1570 GRANT STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80203 OR ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE: www.Colorado.gov/hcpf.

Legal Notice No.: 23656 First Publication: April 20, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT E.C.M.C., LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY HAS FILED AN APPLICATION WITH THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING FOR MEDICAID CERTIFICATION OF ITS PROPOSED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 33996 COUNTY ROAD 17 IN THE TOWN OF ELIZABETH. THIS APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE POLICY AND FINANCING REGULATIONS FOR NEW FACILITY CERTIFICATION AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC AT THE DEPARTMENT’S OFFICES AT 1570 GRANT STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80203 OR ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE: www.Colorado.gov/hcpf.

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Legal Notice No.: 23656 First Publication: April 20, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

City and County Public Notice NOTICE OF PENDING NON-SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE OF STATE LAND NOTICE is hereby provided that the State Board of Land Commissioners (Board) has authorized the initiation of a non-simultaneous exchange of land OR a land for land exchange pursuant to Article IX, § 9 of the Colorado Constitution and § 36-1-124.5, CRS for the following parcels of state trust land: -North Central District Office, at 360 Oak Avenue Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615 phone: 970.454.5279 ELBERT 17-001: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $77,000 TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH RANGE 61 WEST, ELBERT COUNTY SECTION 34: SWNE containing 40 acres, more or less WELD 17-002: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $250,000 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH RANGE 64 WEST, WELD COUNTY SECTION 16: That portion in the NE, lying northeast of the Platte River, containing 22 acres, more or less

LAS ANIMAS 17-007: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $9,000 TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 60 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 17: NESW, containing 40 acres, more or less

-Northeast District Office, at 318 West Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751 phone: 970.522.0975 WASHINGTON 17-003: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $5,000 TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH RANGE 53 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY SECTION 25: SENWNE, containing 10 acres, more or less

LAS ANIMAS 17-009: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $20,000 TOWNSHIP 31 SOUTH RANGE 60 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 9: S2NE, containing 80 acres, more or less

LOGAN 17-004: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $15,540 TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH RANGE 52 WEST, LOGAN COUNTY SECTION 13: That portion in the SESW north of Interstate 76, containing 5 acres, more or less

SAGUACHE 17-010: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $98,000 TOWNSHIP 48 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST, SAGUACHE COUNTY SECTION 16: SESE, containing 40 acres, more or less

-Southeast District Office, at 700 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 District Manager phone: 719.336.3031

-South Central District Office, at 4718 N. Elizabeth Street Suite C1, Pueblo, CO 81008 phone: 719.543.7403

KIOWA 17-005: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $12,000 TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH RANGE 48 WEST, KIOWA COUNTY SECTION 18: NWNE, containing 40 acres, more or less

PUEBLO 17-011: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $27,000 TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, PUEBLO COUNTY SECTION 7: NWNE, containing 40 acres, more or less

-Southwest District Office, at 305 Murphy

PUEBLO 17-012: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $27,000 TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, PUEBLO COUNTY SECTION 18: NESE, containing 40 more KYLEacres, HARDING or less

Notices

-North Central District Office, at 360 Oak Avenue Suite 110, Eaton, CO 80615 phone: 970.454.5279

NOTICE OF MEDICAID APPLICATION

LAS ANIMAS 17-006: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $36,000 TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 61 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 36: E2E2, containing 160 acres, more or less

LAS ANIMAS 17-008: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $1,500 TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 7: That portion in the NESESE, containing 1 acre, more or less

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-Southwest District Office, at 305 Murphy Drive Suite A, Alamosa, CO 81101 phone: 719.589.2360

phone: 719.589.2360

LAS ANIMAS 17-006: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $36,000 TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 61 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 36: E2E2, containing 160 acres, more or less

LAS ANIMAS 17-007: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $9,000 TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 60 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 17: NESW, containing 40 acres, more or less

The surface rights only of the above-described parcels are proposed to be conveyed by Patent or Deed. The mineral rights, geothermal rights, and all water rights, if any, are reserved.

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City and County

LOGAN 17-004: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $15,540 TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH RANGE 52 WEST, LOGAN COUNTY SECTION 13: That portion in the SESW north of Interstate 76, containing 5 acres, more or less

Additional information and bid application forms can be obtained online at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/statelandboard/ requests-proposals-and-public-bids. Each parcel described above requires a separate cash bid or land for land exchange bid. The Board MAY consider a land for land bid that involves LAS ANIMAS 17-008: Minimum acceptable bid To advertise yourmultiple publicparcels. noticesThe call 303-566-4100 successful bidder will be for this parcel is a value of $1,500 required to purchase the authorized lessee TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, owned improvements, if any, on the property as LAS ANIMAS COUNTY required by § 36-1-119. The State Land Board’s SECTION 7: That portion in the NESESE, standard real estate contract will be used, as is. containing 1 acre, more or less The contract is available online or upon request.

The Board may require a survey at the winning LAS ANIMAS 17-009: Minimum acceptable bid bidders expense on these properties. The State for this parcel is a value of $20,000 Land Board reserves the right to require a best TOWNSHIP 31 SOUTH RANGE 60 WEST, and final bid on each of these transactions.

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 9: S2NE, containing 80 acres, more The publication of this Notice during the week of or less April 24, 2017 begins a notice and public bid period during which sealed bids and/or written SAGUACHE 17-010: Minimum acceptable bid comments may be submitted to the Board. To for this parcel is a value of $98,000 be considered, sealed bids and/or comments TOWNSHIP 48 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST, must be received by 12:00 p.m. on May 30, SAGUACHE COUNTY 2017 (Bid Deadline), by the appropriate District SECTION 16: SESE, containing 40 acres, more office noted above each parcel. or less

-Southeast District Office, at 700 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 District Manager phone: 719.336.3031

-South Central District Office, at 4718 N. Elizabeth Street Suite C1, Pueblo, CO 81008 phone: 719.543.7403

KIOWA 17-005: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $12,000 TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH RANGE 48 WEST, KIOWA COUNTY SECTION 18: NWNE, containing 40 acres, more or less

PUEBLO 17-011: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $27,000 TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, PUEBLO COUNTY SECTION 7: NWNE, containing 40 acres, more or less

-Southwest District Office, at 305 Murphy Drive Suite A, Alamosa, CO 81101 phone: 719.589.2360

PUEBLO 17-012: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $27,000 TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, PUEBLO COUNTY SECTION 18: NESE, containing 40 acres, more or less

Sealed bids must be submitted using the Board’s bid packet format and instructions. Each parcel has a specific bid packet and may be obtained by contacting the District Office or by going online to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/statelandboard/ requests-proposals-and-public-bids. Each bid packet response must be submitted with a $100 non-refundable fee and shall follow the submission requirements stated in the bid packet.

Sealed bids received via facsimile or electronic mail will not be considered.

WELD 17-002: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $250,000 TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH RANGE 64 WEST, WELD COUNTY SECTION 16: That portion in the NE, lying northeast of the Platte River, containing 22 acres, more or less -Northeast District Office, at 318 West Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751 phone: 970.522.0975

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WASHINGTON 17-003: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $5,000 TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH RANGE 53 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY SECTION 25: SENWNE, containing 10 acres, more or less

LAS ANIMAS 17-006: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $36,000 TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 61 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 36: E2E2, containing 160 acres, more or less LAS ANIMAS 17-007: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $9,000 TOWNSHIP 33 SOUTH RANGE 60 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 17: NESW, containing 40 acres, more or less

-Northeast District Office, at 318 West Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751 phone: 970.522.0975

LAS ANIMAS 17-008: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $1,500 TOWNSHIP 32 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 7: That portion in the NESESE, containing 1 acre, more or less

WASHINGTON 17-003: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $5,000 TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH RANGE 53 WEST, WASHINGTON COUNTY SECTION 25: SENWNE, containing 10 acres, more or less

LAS ANIMAS 17-009: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $20,000 TOWNSHIP 31 SOUTH RANGE 60 WEST, LAS ANIMAS COUNTY SECTION 9: S2NE, containing 80 acres, more or less

LOGAN 17-004: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $15,540 TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH RANGE 52 WEST, LOGAN COUNTY SECTION 13: That portion in the SESW north of Interstate 76, containing 5 acres, more or less

SAGUACHE 17-010: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $98,000 TOWNSHIP 48 NORTH RANGE 7 EAST, SAGUACHE COUNTY SECTION 16: SESE, containing 40 acres, more or less

-Southeast District Office, at 700 South Main Street, Lamar, CO 81052 District Manager phone: 719.336.3031

-South Central District Office, at 4718 N. Elizabeth Street Suite C1, Pueblo, CO 81008 phone: 719.543.7403

KIOWA 17-005: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $12,000 TOWNSHIP 17 SOUTH RANGE 48 WEST,

PUEBLO 17-011: Minimum acceptable bid for this parcel is a value of $27,000 TOWNSHIP 22 SOUTH RANGE 62 WEST,

The surface rights only of the above-described parcels are proposed to be conveyed by Patent or Deed. The mineral rights, geothermal rights, and all water rights, if any, are reserved.

Additional information and bid application forms can be obtained online at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/statelandboard/ requests-proposals-and-public-bids. Each parcel described above requires a separate cash bid or land for land exchange bid. The Board MAY consider a land for land bid that involves multiple parcels. The successful bidder will be required to purchase the authorized lessee owned improvements, if any, on the property as required by § 36-1-119. The State Land Board’s standard real estate contract will be used, as is.

The contract is available online or upon request.

The Board may require a survey at the winning bidders expense on these properties. The State Land Board reserves the right to require a best and final bid on each of these transactions.

Board staff will open the sealed bids at 9:00 a.m. on May 31, 2017, at the District office noted above each parcel. If the agricultural lessee is in compliance with the lease, the agricultural lessee may preserve the right to match the selected bid price in accordance with C.R.S. § 36-1118(4)(a) and (b) and § 36-1-119, by personally appearing at the bid opening or by notifying the District Office no later than the Bid Deadline. If the lessee exercises this right, a step auction between the lessee and all other bidders will take place at a future date. The Board reserves the right to reject all bids and withdraw the parcel. Participation in the bidding process does not create any rights until the Board has approved the winning bidder and a contract has been fully signed by both parties. The successful applicant will be required to cooperate with the Board in complying with the mandates of § 36-1118(4)(a) and (b) and § 36-1-119.

Legal Notice No.: 23653 First Publication: April 27, 2017 Last Publication: May 18, 2017 Publisher: The Elbert County News

When government takes action, it uses local newspapers to notify you. Reading your public notices is the best way to find out what is happening in your community and how it affects you. If you don’t read public notices, you never know what you might miss.

The publication of this Notice during the week of April 24, 2017 begins a notice and public bid period during which sealed bids and/or written comments may be submitted to the Board. To be considered, sealed bids and/or comments must be received by 12:00 p.m. on May 30, 2017 (Bid Deadline), by the appropriate District office noted above each parcel.

Notices are meant to be noticed.

Sealed bids must be submitted using the Board’s bid packet format and instructions. Each parcel has a specific bid packet and may be obtained by contacting the District Office or by going online to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/statelandboard/ requests-proposals-and-public-bids. Each bid

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