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Festivities on tap for Elizabeth celebration Community Rodeo offers new, old events in lead-up to Stampede By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Cori Fierkens says goodbye to her horse, Big Brown Buddy, before leaving to undergo immunotherapy in California. “He has been with me through all of it,” she said of the 28-year-old horse. “He has taken care of my son. He has given so much to me.” Photo by Shanna Fortier
Fighting for her health Immunotherapy is next step in woman’s cancer battle By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com After several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, Corrine “Cori”
Fierkens has now turned to immunotherapy as a way to build up her immune system and fight her cancer. “I suspect that I will be doing immunotherapy for the rest of my life as a way to extend my life,” Fierkens said, while sitting on the couch in her Elizabeth home. She was preparing to leave for the Issels Medical Center
in Santa Barbara, California, to begin immunotherapy. Fierkens had just completed another round of radiation treatment in attempts shrink the 30 tiny tumors in the lining of her brain in preparation for the new treatment. Battle continues on Page 7
Artists help others find creativity Paint-along parties play part in mission of studio owners By Geraldine Smith Special to Colorado Community Media If release of the inner Rembrandt is only a blank canvas and a few brushstrokes away, Tama Peck and Suzy Sadak of Blondies Art Happy Canvas Gallery on Main Street in Elizabeth can help. They have the blank canvas and will adeptly direct the brushstrokes. Peck and Sadak hold regular paintalong Happy Canvas Parties in the gallery/studio, open to everyone from the accomplished artist to the neophyte. As Peck says: “The idea is to make art fun for everybody, of all ages and abilities.” Peck and Sadak were always interested in promoting and supporting art in Elizabeth, which was part of their mission when they started the gallery and studio Studio continues on Page 6
Blondies Art Happy Canvas Gallery is located at 619 Main St. in Elizabeth, where owners Tama Peck and Suzy Sadak hold their artist-led painting parties. The gallery also displays the art of Peck and Sadak. Photo by Geraldine Smith
The Elizabeth Stampede’s Community Rodeo returns to Casey Jones Park on the weekend of May 21 and 22, with old and new events to bring more boots to the bash. “It’s kind of a `thank you’ to the community from the Elizabeth Stampede organization, but it’s also a full-fledged rodeo,” said Don Martin, the rodeo’s committee chair. This year’s rodeo begins with a grand entry from the Blazing Saddles Drill Team and includes family-favorite events like saddle broncs, bareback riding, mutton bustin’ and a new event that Martin is especially excited about — chute doggin’. The idea for chute doggin’ is basically the same as in steer wrestling, in which a steer is released from a chute and a rider lassos it and wrestles it to the ground. The twist in chute doggin’ is that the participant isn’t on a horse — he or she is in the chute with the steer. As soon as the gate opens, Martin said, both man and beast rocket out of the chute, tussling and turning until one triumphs. The event is open to anyone and no prior registration is required. “If you think you’re tough enough, or if your friends think you’re tough enough, you can come on down in your shorts or whatever you’re wearing — you don’t have to be dressed up in cowboy boots,” Martin said. With a laugh he added, “The bull usually wins, by the way.” The mutton bustin’ competition, a returning favorite, will accommodate 30 children on May 21 and 60 on May 22 this year. The event is open to children up to 55 pounds between 4 and 7 years old and all protective equipment is provided. Entry fees are $20 per child, thanks to a $10 discount from the Elizabeth Stampede and its sponsors. Once the little cowpokes are in bed, adults can dance the night away on May 21 at the Stagecoach Saloon in Franktown. Pup Morse and the Island Cowboys will provide country-western music for a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Martin said the Community Rodeo is only possible because of the people who come from around the state to attend and support from the event’s sponsors. “The best thing about the whole event is that it’s free,” Martin said, referring to admission and parking for the event.
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Claude Covington, right, takes a break from piloting his TIE Fighter on May 7 to enjoy Free Comic Book Day at Hall of Justice Comics in Parker as Patrick Perrin, left, enjoys a beverage from Starbucks. Photo by Tom Skelley
Costumes collide with comic books Parker’s Hall of Justice Comics celebrates Free Comic Book Day By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Superheroes of all sizes and ages packed the aisles, lobby and parking lot of Hall of Justice Comics on May 7, as customers and cosplayers came to the event.
“It’s awesome,” store owner Jon Garnett said of the turnout. The store has been open since last November, making this the first time the store participated in the event. “We didn’t know what to expect… So far it’s been fantastic.” Approximately 550 people came to the store at 10336 Dransfeldt Road for Free Comic Book Day, a national event sponsored by comic book publishers to promote literacy and the comic book industry. Four local comic artists, two podcast
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teams and more than a dozen costumed attendees were on hand to socialize, eat cotton candy and take home a free comic book. Garnett said the store gave away 1,300 comics and the store had its best day of business to date. Though some consumers may prefer the convenience of online shopping, Garnett said his brick-and-mortar shop does better business than his website. Beyond that, he said the experience of taking a comic out of the bag and talking with an
employee who understands the genre surpasses the ease of buying comics from home. Brooke Donnert, a regular at the store, said the free comic book wasn’t the only selling point for coming to the store for the day. “You get to socialize with other people who like the same comics as us,” said Donnert, who dressed as Ash Ketchum from the Pokemon series. “And you get to hang out with Jon.”
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The Experimental Aircraft Association’s B-17 bomber “The Aluminum Overcast” taxis across the tarmac after landing at the media day for the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum Blue Star Weekend on May 5. The plane is one of only 10 airworthy B-17s left. Photo by Kyle Harding
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Mother’s Day weekend event had B-17, World War II vets By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com
It had been 70 years since Len Estrin had been aboard a B-17 bomber before he began volunteering with Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum last year. “It was a lot of fun,” he said of getting to fly after all those years. “A big thrill.” Estrin served as a ball turret gunner on a B-17, also known as the Flying Fortress, in 1944 and 1945, a position that saw him manning a machine gun on the underside of the massive bomber on missions
over Europe. He was initially training to be a pilot after enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Forces out of Chicago. “I got through with primary (flight training) and they said they didn’t need pilots anymore, they needed gunners,” he said. Flight crews were voluntary positions, but he still wanted to fly. “You have a choice,” he was told. “You can be a gunner, a gunner, or a gunner.” Estrin, who lives in Aurora, was among several World War II aviation veterans in attendance at the Wings Over the Rockies Blue Star Weekend at Centennial Airport on Mother’s Day weekend, an event honoring mothers of veterans. The weekend also
featured several World War II-era warplanes, including a B-17 bomber, much like the one Estrin flew on, operated by the Experimental Aircraft Association of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “The Aluminum Overcast,” as EAA’s plane is called, is one of only 10 airworthy B-17s remaining of the more than 12,000 that were built. Unlike Estrin, the plane is not a combat veteran, having been built too late to see service in the war. “It’s just a great weekend,” Wings Over the Rockies spokeswoman Colleen Murphy said. Another veteran in attendance was former P-51 Mustang fighter pilot David Wilhelm, one of the few remaining fighter aces from World War II, an honor bestowed
among pilots credited with five or more aerial victories. “I think it’s fun to come out here and hear all the noise of those old reciprocal engines,” said Wilhelm, who lives in Denver. “It seems like old times again.” Wilhelm flew over Italy and other parts of southern Europe in 1944, protecting B-17s en route to their targets. He praised the B-17 pilots and crews for their courage, noting that they could not deviate from their flight paths to avoid danger the way their fighter escorts could. Newt Moy of Centennial, who served as a B-17 pilot in the war, returned the compliment, saying the B-17 crews saw the smaller P-51s that protected them as “little friends.”
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Republicans make their case for business GOP hopefuls hold debate in bid to take on Bennet By Kyle Harding kharding@coloradocommunitymedia.com The focus was on business as the five Republicans fighting for a shot to unseat U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet debated May 12 at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. Business is “what we care about most,” said moderator Pete Casillas, publisher and president of the Denver Business Journal. But candidate Darryl Glenn also raised the ballot issue that has overshadowed the race among the other candidates — Robert Blaha, Ryan Frazier, Jack Graham and Jon Keyser, who is battling reports that some of the signatures gathered for the petition to put him on the ballot were forged. A 7News investigation reported at least 10 signatures were forged. “There is no controversy as to why I’m on the ballot,” said Glenn, a retired Air Force officer and El Paso County commissioner. Graham, a former high-risk insurance executive and Colorado State University athletic director, also has had no ballot challenges. Keyser, a lawyer, former state representative and Air Force Reserve officer, told reporters after the debate that progressive advocacy group ProgressNow is targeting him because he can beat Bennet in the primary. Frazier is also facing ballot issues. Frazier, a former Aurora City councilmember, was told by the Secretary of State that he failed to collect enough valid signatures. His appeal will be heard by the Colorado Supreme Court. Blaha, a former banker and business consultant, had also at first been deemed to have insufficient signatures, but a Denver District Court ruling restored enough signatures to put him on the ballot. Casillas asked the candidates the following questions: What would you do to create an environment where small businesses can take risks? All candidates talked about how taxes and regulations affect small businesses. Graham said that a lower corporate tax rate would help businesses, including small businesses. “Our corporate tax rate in America is 35 percent, the state corporate tax rate is 4.1 percent, so we pay a corporate tax rate of 39.1 percent,” he said, saying this is double the corporate rate of many European countries. “Businesses are leaving Colorado, businesses are leaving the United States, not because they’re disloyal Americans but because they can’t compete.” Tax rates, as well as regulatory burdens, keep small businesses from attracting capital investment, Graham said.
Darryl Glenn, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate race against Sen. Michael Bennet, speaks during a May 12 debate at the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce. To his left is moderator Pete Casillas, publisher of the Denver Business Journal. Other GOP candidates include Jon Keyser, to the right of Glenn, and Ryan Frazier. Photo by Kyle Harding Blaha is counting on his business experience as a former banker to set him apart. Blaha said that he would go after federal organizations that impose regulations. “The greatest thing a U.S. senator can do for you is to get on the bully pulpit and fight for you,” he said. Keyser, a business attorney, pointed out that many big businesses have found ways around the high corporate tax rate. And many small businesses pay at the individual tax rate, he said, so overall tax reform is needed. What specific federal regulation would you change? Keyser singled out the Dodd-Frank Act passed in 2010 in response to the recession as a regulation he would like to roll back. Meant to keep large banks in check, Keyser said the law makes it hard for small banks to survive because they need to expend employee time to comply with the law. Graham said he has a difficult time pointing to just one regulation, calling it a “systemic issue.” Federal agencies are allowed to write their own rules and regulations, something he said needs to change. Frazier became the first candidate to utter the word “Obamacare” in the debate, saying the Affordable Care Act keeps businesses from growing and hiring full-time employees. Glenn, a former Colorado Springs
City councilmember, echoed that point and called out what he says is a “war on coal” waged by the Obama administration. “We’re talking about over 400,000 jobs we’re going to lose,” he said. Elaborate on your thoughts on federal energy policy. Keyser used the question to talk about national security, which the Air Force Reserve officer has made a pillar of his campaign. “Energy security is national security,” he said. He noted that Colorado is one of the largest energy-producing states, and that progressive organizations want to ban hydraulic fracturing and other oil and gas-drilling techniques. Such laws, he said, would not only affect energy workers, but secondary jobs as well. Glenn said his experience as a county commissioner gives him the knowledge of land use laws necessary to deal with drilling issues. Graham became the only candidate to bring up climate change during the debate, saying that in his previous career in the high-risk insurance industry, he studied atmospheric science data to assess hurricane risk. Consensus among scientists is that human-caused climate change is real, Graham said, but he added that the changes are likely to be slow. He also said that it is important to get as much energy from within the United
States as possible. Taxes, corporate inversion infrastructure, healthcare All candidates spoke of simplifying the tax code and flattening it into a less progressive system. Frazier said the highest personal income tax bracket should not exceed 28 percent, while the lowest should be at least 10 percent. Glenn said that although they mostly agree, he is the candidate willing to take on Democrats on the issue. Blaha said that tax reform advocates need better marketing to sell the idea to voters before making changes. The candidates also fielded a question on corporate inversions, a term for companies setting up foreign entities to buy their operations and move them abroad, with most answers including lower corporate tax rates. On a question about infrastructure investment, Graham suggested the fuel tax be changed to a mileage-based tax to better fund highway construction, saying the gas tax hasn’t increased in decades despite more fuel-efficient cars. Frazier said that taxes don’t need to be increased to pay for infrastructure, but that more leases for oil and gas exploration on federal land could generate the necessary revenue. On healthcare, all five candidates lamented the Affordable Care Act, saying more consumer choice is necessary to bring down costs.
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Regulatory process When proposing a transmission line project, all utilities must file a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Xcel Energy plans to file a CPCN application for the project in May. The CPCN process does not decide the final route of the transmission line. The final location is determined through a separate local government siting and permitting process in Arapahoe, Elbert and Lincoln Counties. The proposed in-service date for the Rush Creek Connect project is 2018.
in 2014. Both consummate artists, Peck has been an art teacher in Elbert for 28 years and Sadak is continually commissioned to reproduce her paintings for clients. The studio is the perfect venue for the confident painter and the hesitant beginner with brush/canvas anxiety. No art experience is necessary because one or both of the owners will walk the participant through the painting step by step. These step-by-step instructions ease the apprehension of new painters, while the experienced artist is free to expand on the original image in any way. Expanding may mean experimenting with color and shapes, and permission is always granted to color outside the lines. Besides, Peck says: “Our paintings are very forgiving.” Peck and Sadak hold artist-led paintalong parties on a regular basis, and they happily accommodate private parties for graduations, birthday celebrations or girls’ nights out. Along with the creative supplies, light refreshments such as wine and hors d’oeuvres are served as the creativity simmers to music the group chooses. As their slogan says: “We put the ART in your pARTy.” If the simmering creativity comes to a sudden boil, even the most flamboyant artist need not worry because the paint is water-based and aprons are provided. Tailoring a Happy Canvas Party is no
Tama Peck and Suzy Sadak held a paintalong party on May 10 in Elizabeth at their studio/gallery, Blondies Art Happy Canvas Gallery. “Spring Flowers” was the the painting for the evening. Photo by Geraldine Smith problem for Tama and Suzy. The regularly scheduled parties have a set image advertised in advance — created by Tama or Suzy — that everyone paints. However, they can customize the painting and create any image a group requests in advance. This month’s offering was “Spring Flowers” and June’s will be “Cha Cha Flamingos.” Sadak’s and Peck’s art hanging in the gallery reveals their distinct styles and, intermingled with past Art pARTy paintings, the pieces create an eclectic display. At the end of the evening, everyone leaves with an original, signed painting ready for framing and critical acclaim from family and friends. For more information contact: happycanvasgallery@gmail.com or call 303-6462888.
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“We’re hoping I will be strong enough to receive all the therapy,” Fierkens said. “It’s a little bit of a risk because of the brain tumors.” The four- to five-week treatment will cost Fierkens $40,000 to $50,000, which she has fundraised for. “I’m just amazed at people’s enthusiasm to get me there,” she said. “I’m just blessed.” The fight Fierkens started her fight with cancer in 2010. At 36 years old, she found a lump in her breast, which led to a double mastectomy and having her ovaries removed. “It really looked like I had dodged a bullet and I was going to finish my life cancer-free,” said Fierkens, now 42. But that was just the beginning of her six-year battle. “Once you hit five years, you’ve already beat the odds,” Fierkens said. After surgery, Fierkens continued her career as an equine professional. She taught kids to ride horses, and trained and did body work on horses through her business, She Touches Horses. Two years after surgery, Fierkens started having pain in her groin area. “It was during the busy season, so I kind of just sucked it up,” she said, adding that she thought the pain was from her muscular dystrophy. Her plan was to visit the doctor after the busy season ended, but before she got that chance, she fell off a horse and broke her pelvis. She then discovered the cancer had moved to her bones, specifically her pelvis.
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“So, I was actually not in remission those two years,” Fierkens said. “The cancer had left my breast before surgery and it then had two years to take hold in my bones.” Fierkens began pursuing traditional chemotherapy and radiation treatments and natural alternatives to help her body cope with the treatment. Fierkens was also a participant in a study for a PARP inhibitor, a drug designed for people with BRCA mutation (a mutation in tumor suppressor genes), which she has. “It seemed like a miracle for about a year, and then my cancer figured it out,” Fierkens said. The drug stopped working in September 2015. “I could feel that the pain was coming back,” Fierkens said. Tests confirmed her feelings and her oncologist took her out of the study. That’s what brought Fierkens to her current treatment course of immunotherapy. “Chemo and radiation for me, it’s not happening,” Fierkens said, adding that she doesn’t want to be so sickly that she doesn’t have a life. One of the most important parts of her life is her 17-year-old son, Phyn, who has Asperger syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. “I really want to see him to 18,” said Fierkens, a single mother. Fierkens recently started homeschooling her son and said she has seen him improve immensely. “I’d love to see him graduate,” she said. “The homeschooling has been awesome and I want to be able to keep providing that for him. I can’t do that if I’m sick all the time.” Fierkens said that the side effects of chemotherapy have ruled it out for her as a continued treatment option. “It’s like you lose your soul,” she said.
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A new look The annual festivities that accompany the Elizabeth Stampede, which is June 3-5, include some new activities this year. The Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce has extended ElizaBash to four days,
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FUNDRAISING FOR CORI BlueStoneMojo will host a benefit concert for Elizabeth resident Corrine “Cori” Fierkens at 7 p.m. on June 12 at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 Fourth St., Castle Rock. Fierkens is currently in California receiving immunotherapy treatment to help battle her stage 4 cancer. She was able to pursue the $40,000 treatment through fundraising on gofundme.com and youcaring.com. She had to borrow some money, so the fundraising will continue when she returns to Colorado. “We don’t have money to give, but we can put on a show,” said Bob Neuwoehner, of BlueStoneMojo. Admission to the show will be a suggested donation at the door. Collected money will all go to Fierkens to fund her continued medical bills. “From the first time we met Cori, she’s just one of those people you like quickly,” Neuwoehner said. “She’s been battling a tough situation for a long time. Single mother, special-needs child, cancer — she’s got a full plate.” “It really affects you emotionally and spiritually. It’s a nasty poison. I think it took me a year to feel like I was myself again.” Holding on to horses One thing that does make Fierkens feel like herself is her horses. A few days before she left for her new treatment, she traveled to Castlewood Equestrian in Franktown, where the last of her horses are housed. “I’ve always been very athletic and I made a living working horses,” Fierkens said. “I terribly miss training horses every day.”
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The walkathon can be followed at www.facebook.com/CrawlAwayFromCancer. While fighting cancer is hard, Fierkens said the fundraising has been surprisingly fun. “The energy and attitude I’m insisting people have is posistive,” she said. “Not Pollyanna, unrealistic positive, but actual positivity. That we all have an attitude of accepting what is and making the best of what you have. I want people to learn to interact with people who have cancer not like we’re the walking dead, but that we have so much life and have a lot to offer.” Before she broke her pelvis, Fierkens worked with eight to 12 horses a day from the Elbert and Douglas county areas. “I didn’t picture myself being in my 40s and that was the end of my career,” she said. “Right before I fell and broke my hip, I felt like I was better than ever.” But as her cancer progressed, the horse lover was forced to sell all but two of her horses. The two she kept were a mini horse named Applejacks and a 28-yearold Ortenberg, which her son calls Big Brown Buddy. Fierkens said, “I will always figure out a way to keep them.”
The annual street fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4 with a parade at 10 a.m. Vendors will be on hand, as will a food court and the Snowfall Ranch petting zoo. Ellis said her vision is that people at ElizaBash can enjoy the attractions there and walk across the street to the carnival and “keep the fun going.”
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“When I’m starting to lose energy, I think about people who have been in extreme survivalist situations,” Fierkens said. “There are these stories of people crawling hundreds of miles to survive. I think, if they can do that, I can. This is my slow crawl away from cancer.”
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Modern-day abolitionists fight for children Rocky Vista University screens documentary on human trafficking By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Most Americans believe that slavery ended with Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Todd Tueller told students assembled at Rocky Vista University that isn’t the case. Tueller was at the Parker school May 2 for an advanced screening of “The Abolitionists,” a documentary on human trafficking, a black-market trade that enslaves an estimated 2 million children worldwide. “Everybody wants to fix the problem, and it’s a fixable problem,” Tueller said. Tueller started the group Operation Underground Railroad with Tim Ballard, a former operative with the Central Intelligence Agency. The organization identifies traffickers and performs sting operations to rescue and relocate victims of child prostitution around the world. Tueller said OUR has already rescued 500 children and brought 150 traffickers to justice. The film shows footage of sting operations conducted by OUR as well as testimonials from victims. It’s easy to assume a documentary about such a disturbing
Todd Tueller addresses students at Rocky Vista University in Parker before the screening of the film “The Abolitionists” on May 2. The documentary exposes the world of human trafficking and its child victims. Photo by Tom Skelley topic would be too depressing to appeal to a wide audience. Tueller said former victims helped edit the film to ensure a balance between showing the horrors of human trafficking and the positive outcomes for the rescued victims. “It’s super sad, but it’s super inspirational,” Tueller said. Spencer Hill, president of the Rotary
Community Corps of Rocky Vista University, said stopping human trafficking is a cause more people would get involved with if they knew about the problem. “It happens everywhere,” he said. Hill said he set up the screening to increase awareness of the problem, confident that once people in Parker heard about it they would get involved. “It’s such a big
problem that good people everywhere just don’t know about.” “If we can save children from these horrible events, I just think there’s no better cause out there,” he said. Hill said approximately 100 people showed up to the screening, donating $1,447 to OUR. The film opens on May 16, with the AMC Highlands Ranch 24 and the United Artists Greenwood Plaza 12 theaters participating. The film will play for English-speaking audiences in the United States and Canada before it is translated for audiences in Europe, Asia and other markets. Tueller said OUR’s work has already stemmed the tide of trafficking around the world, and he hopes greater exposure will lead to greater results. He said a television series is in the works in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and he added that many local governments have used OUR’s techniques to pursue rescue operations of their own. Getting the word out isn’t just a tool to recruit sponsors. Tueller said awareness of OUR’s work has a deterrent effect for perpetrators of human trafficking, and an inspirational effect for its victims. “We want to show the bad guys that we could be anyone they talk to,” Tueller said, “and we want to let the victims know that we’re coming.”
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Residents celebrate additions at Philip S. Miller Park Phase two of the park opened to the public May 14 After years of work, Philip S. Miller Park celebrated the additions of the amphitheater, Millhouse events center and the plaza with a grand opening celebration at the Castle Rock park May 14. The park is named in honor of banker and philanthropist Philip S. Miller. The town of Castle Rock was one of several recipients gifted trust monies from Miller and his wife, Jerry.
The new addition of the plaza includes group picnic pavilions, an outdoor fireplace, additional restrooms and a splash pad. The splash pad is something that Castle Rock resident Erica Varga’s children are most excited about. “When they found out, they wanted to be here all summer,” she said, as her children ran through the play area as water shoot from the ground. The much anticipated amphitheater will bring live entertainment with the new Celebration Concert Series, which kicks off May 21.
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Maybe it’s not just another day after all So here is how a recent conversation went with a friend of mine I run into in the coffee shop in the morning sometimes, “Hey buddy, good to see you again. Where are you going today?” The answer, “Just another day of heading into the office, how about you?” My response, “I am on my way to the airport, just another day in the travel trenches.” After we each took off in our own direction I found myself thinking about his response to my question and became more troubled over my response back to him. Was he really just headed into the office for one more day of grinding it out at work? And was I only just headed to the airport? I know for me it wasn’t just another travel day, it was a part of my plan, my bigger plan and pursuit of my goals. I mean I wasn’t just getting on any flight going anywhere, I had a very specific flight, a meeting with an important customer and a new presentation to give to a very viable prospect. There was clear meaning and intent to where I was going and what I was doing as they related to my personal and professional growth goals. My friend who was headed into the office, was he just headed into the office, or was that also a part of his career goals and plans that would help fulfill his personal growth goals and financial goals? When I meet with other people I know on a Saturday or Sunday and they share their plans for
attending church or their chosen house of worship, are they just going to church, or is it part of their bigger spiritual goals and life plan? Do they just plan on “attending” the service and being seen in in the building or are they there to grow deeper in their Michael Norton faith and relationship WINNING with God and with the congregation? WORDS There is an old saying that goes like this, “If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” So where are we going? Are we on the path we have chosen and that will lead us to where we really want to be in life, or are we adrift on the crossroads of life allowing the winds and whims of outside influences to pull us off course? Some of us have gotten into a routine of going to the gym, a very consistent routine. Some may be going because it is a great place to connect with friends, get out of the house, and have some personal time. Others go to the gym with very clear focus and intent as they are committed to their physical
fitness goals and health and wellness. We rarely ever see people just wander into and around a gym, but we do see people wander around in life. And remember, “If we don’t know where we are going, any road will take you there.” Goal setting works; there are proven statistics that compare the success of people who set goals and those who do not. The outcomes are very clear that income is higher, personal happiness is greater, relationships are stronger, and a sense of achievement and fulfillment runs deeper when we take the time to set our goals properly. How about you? Where are you going? Where are you headed? Are you on the road to anywhere or are you on the path that will lead you to be who you want to be, take you to what you want to do, and help you earn what you want to have in this life? If you have a great success story or want to learn more about how to properly set goals, I would love to hear from you at gotonorton@ gmail.com. And when we know where we are going, it really will be a better than good week. Michael Norton is a resident of Castle Rock, the former president of the Zig Ziglar Corporation, a strategic consultant and a business and personal coach.
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Amid fear and apprehension, good news deserves attention A college friend of mine was visiting his wife in the hospital. He was actually visiting her around the clock. She had undergone an all-day operation that was performed by a tag team of surgeons. Naturally, “Jack” was very concerned about her. His apprehensions, fears and doubts were competing with his lifelong optimistic beliefs. He decided to stretch his legs. Something unusual was going on in the hall. A lot of people were gathered. He noticed that all of them were smiling, and directing their attention to a young man who was wearing a hospital gown. The young man was walking up and down the hallway, and everyone was giving him encouragement. Some were high-fiving him and patting him on the back. Jack said, “He was pushing a small suitcase-sized box with a handle in front of him. It was hooked up to him with some wires.” I started to put two and two together. Maybe I’m wrong, but someone or something was sending my friend — and others in the hospital — some good news.
Jack asked what was going on This is what he was told. “That’s Victor. He’s walking to his operation. He’s going to get a new heart.” Jack said, “I still Craig Marshall Smith get choked up as I write this, rememQUIET bering the feeling DESPERATION it gave me at the time. I don’t think I have ever experienced anything quite like this before. It was an amazing moment I will never forget.” Jack gave me one of those moments too, when he competed in the 70-and-over high jump at the Indoor Masters Track and Field Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in March. A lot had happened to both of us since we met in the late 1960s. The fact that I hadn’t seen him in 46 Smith continues on Page 11
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Plane brings pups a brighter future Dog is My Copilot flies more than 75 rescue dogs and cats to Centennial Airport By Alex DeWind adewind@coloradocommunitymedia.com Peter Rork, a retired pilot and orthopedic surgeon, pursued an interest in rescue animals after his wife died four years ago. “I lost my appetite for medicine,” he said, “and I had a plane at the time.” He now transports “death row” dogs and cats from unwanted areas by plane every couple of weeks. His flights became so crowded with animal crates that he invested in a larger aircraft. He recently had a record transport. “This is the biggest response we’ve had so far,” Rork said. “It’s the biggest dog flight we’ve flown into Denver.” Rork, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, flies for Dog is My Copilot, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), Wyoming-based organization committed to flying animals out of areas with unsafe shelters. On May 4, he flew a Cessna 208B with more than 75 cats and dogs from New Mexico and Texas to Centennial Airport. About 50 rescue and shelter volunteers waited with handmade signs, crates, playpens and open arms. Mercedes Cordova, founder of From Forgotten to Forever Rescue and Transport, works with Dog is My Copilot to move shelter animals from Roswell, New Mexico, to Colorado to
FIND OUT MORE For more information on Dog is my Copilot, go to www.dogcopilot.org save them from euthanization. “There’s a 90 percent euthanization rate,” she said. “Most don’t make it. So we transport every couple of weeks.” Cordova, of Colorado Springs, works closely with rescues throughout Colorado. Rescue and foster volunteers, such as Suzanne Lively, admire Cordova’s dedication to animals. “She single-handedly has saved so many dogs,” Lively said. “She’s my hero.” Animal rescues look to Colorado because of the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act, a “licensing and inspection program dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of those animals in pet-care facilities throughout Colorado,” according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture website. PACFA regulates rescue facilities and requires that animals be documented in state records, said Cordova. Jamie Roberson, founder of Denver Dachshunds Rescue and Transport, picked up chiweenies — a dachshund and chihuahua mix — at the latest transport. Her goal is to save dogs from being euthanized and place them in safe homes. “There’s always kids in need,” she said, referring to the rescue dogs. “And Colorado is more animal-friendly.”
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years made it even more meaningful. Admittedly, it was no Victor in the hallway, but it worked. Life is bittersweet. I went to an open casket funeral for a good friend, and I couldn’t stick around because there was too much preaching going on. On the way to the freeway, I passed a couple of teenagers eating chocolate doughnuts. It didn’t make any sense. They looked far too happy.
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was followed by the Dodd-Frank Act instilling heavy regulation to reduce the likelihood of future financial panics and taxpayer bailouts and to improve consumer protection. The implications of Dodd-Frank are still in play. Some feel Wall Street got off too easy while others complain banks can’t function under capital requirements that tightened the supply of credit. Meanwhile, largely due to the Federal Reserve pumping liquidity into the economy, the stock market recovered and then more than doubled between 2009 and 2015. Now that the Fed help has evaporated and even changed directions in the form of an interest rate increase in late 2015, markets are floundering. This is perfect timing for another new regulation custom-tailored to the retail investor, not large financial institutions. The DOL Fiduciary Rule simply states something the SEC has always required: that advisors must put their client’s interests before their own. We adopted this as our Code of Ethics from day one and it is part of our goal to educate and inform the community. Yet consumers may not know the difference between a fiduciary who is paid as an advisor or a broker who is paid for products. There may be significant differences between working with an independently registered firm (with the SEC) versus a bank or insur-
From left, Jess Pramov, Katy Cline and Hayden Cline of Paws on the Ground rescue wait for the “death row” dogs and cats to land by plane at Centennial Airport on May 4. Photos by Alex DeWind
Incongruities occur all the time. And life goes on, no matter what. W. H. Auden said, “Stop all the clocks, prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone.” But that never happens. We sometimes abide very privately, and no one sees us sleeping in a chair, in a hospital room. I imagine that my friend looked out the window now and then, and that he could see people coming and going. And that he wanted to be one of them, going home with his wife. He did go home with his wife, and she is recovering. I’d like to be able to tell you that Victor is playing beach volleyball this afternoon, but Jack doesn’t know what happened to
ance company where their business does not fall under investment regulation. Basically the DOL has determined that consumers should be aware that someone selling a product and earning a commission may not always be objective to the client’s needs. The new rule requires that banks and investment firms must disclose their conflict of interest to you before engaging in business. You can avoid waiting a year for financial service companies to interpret and implement the new rule and seek Registered Investment Advisors who are independent and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission now. Being a fiduciary is a basic fundamental requirement for good ethical advice. We should not need a regulation to force certain companies to comply with their client’s best interests. You as a consumer now know what to ask for when searching for worthy advisors. * Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation, Nov. 20, 2010. Patricia Kummer has been an independent Certified Financial Planner for 29 years and is president of Kummer Financial Strategies Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor in Highlands Ranch. Kummer Financial is a six-year 5280 Top Advisor. Please visit www.kummerfinancial.com for more information or call the economic hotline at 303-6835800. Any material discussed is meant for informational purposes only and not a substitute for individual advice.
One of more than 75 “death row” dogs from Texas and New Mexico lands at Centennial Airport on May 4 and will be placed at a nearby shelter.
him. Maybe that’s not important. Victor gave Jack and everyone else in the hallway something they will never forget. And now it’s being passed on to you,
all the way from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Craig Marshall Smith is an artist, educator and Highlands Ranch resident. He can be reached at craigmarshallsmith@comcast.net.
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Peggy Anne “Peg” Olson November 7, 1946 - May 2, 2016
Peggy Anne Olson, 69, of Antonito, CO passed away at her sister’s home in Kiowa, CO on May 2, 2016, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She was born on November 7, 1946 in Alamosa CO. She was the daughter of James Michael Holly and June Lorraine (Mason) Holly. She attended the University of Northern Colorado and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and Speech Pathology and a minor’s degree in Psychology from Southwest Texas State University. Peggy taught in many towns and cities throughout the U.S. including the Elizabeth School District in
Elizabeth, CO where she also owned and operated the Past and Repast Tea House located on Main Street. Peggy, also, co-owned Holly Acres Greenhouse in Elizabeth where her love of flowers and plants spread to all whom she encountered. She is survived by her
son, Jason C. Mays of San Antonio, TX; her daughters, Mikki L. Mays of Boulder, CO and June P. Mays of St. John, USVI; her sisters, Moria C. Rodick of Kiowa, CO and Teresa M. Buderus of Wisner, NE; her brother, Michael D. Holly of Belden, NE; her grandson, Keegan B. Mays of Boulder, CO; her granddaughter, Grace A. Herrera-Mays of St. John, USVI; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased in death by her husband Charles A. Olson and her parents James and June Holly. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
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Fitness trackers prove helpful with accountability By Shanna Fortier sfortier@coloradocommunitymedia.com
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astle Rock resident Amber Lindstrom rarely takes her Fitbit HR Charge off her wrist: After all, it not only helps her track her daily steps, it also monitors her calorie burn, heart rate and sleep patterns. “I’m 100 percent more aware of my health,” she said. The 36-year-old travel agent stepped into the Fitbit world two years ago when she bought the Fitbit Flex as a motivation to be more active. “I felt that if I could get my daily steps in, I would be on my way to being more active,” Lindstrom said. And that has happened — the fitness tracker helps push her a little further each day. The idea of tracking steps or walking to achieve better health is nothing new. But the capabilities of wearable fitness trackers are constantly innovating to provide users with a more complete understanding of their personal health. Fitbit, the leading fitness tracker, came on the market in 2007 with a ramped-up version of the traditional pedometer. In 2011, Jawbone, a leading computer technology company, released UP, its version of the wearable technology. Since then, technology and fitness companies like Garmin, Under Armour and Microsoft have jumped on board creating their own products. Depending on the product you choose, users can track swimming, know how many minutes they were restless during sleep, and know when they’ve hit their target heart rate. For most users, though, it starts with a step. “Before, I always thought I put in a lot of
steps, but you don’t realize it until you track it,” Lindstrom said. “Some days I thought I walked a lot, but then I saw that I was only at 5,000 or 6,000.” The daily step goal on the Fitbit and most fitness trackers is 10,000 steps a day — the equivalent of about five miles. Many health experts cite the benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day, including lower blood pressure levels and better cardiovascular fitness. It has also been reported that 10,000 steps a day helps lower blood glucose levels and cuts the risk of developing diabetes. Oral Roberts University, a Christian university in Tulsa, Oklahoma, believes so much in the health benefits of walking that it recently announced a requirement for all incoming freshmen to wear fitness trackers. The fitness data of all first-year students will be tracked by the school — and will contribute to their grades, said Oral Roberts University Provost Kathaleen Reid-Martinez in a press release. The fitness requirement at the university isn’t new, but embracing the wearable technology will replace handwritten logs and add accountability for students. Accountability is something boot camp instructor Josh Stanton said is important and he expects it from his clients. When a client doesn’t show up for a workout, Stanton, owner of Generation Fitness in Parker and Castle Rock, calls or texts him or her. Fitness trackers also are one way people can hold themselves accountable, he said. “I think it’s an awesome accountability step for people to get into.” For Lindstrom, her Fitbit both keeps her accountable and encourages her. Since she links hers to the iPhone app, Lindstrom gets messages throughout the day notifying her that she is “2,000 steps away from her goal” and to “keep it up.” Or to tell her that she needs to “get moving!” “It keeps motivating me and cheers me on throughout the day,” Lindstrom said. She also likes the competitions feature. Fitbit allows users to compete against other users in weekly challenges like the Workweek Hustle and the Weekend Warrior. “I’m a very competitive person when it comes to doing the challenges,” Lindstrom said. “I strive for more than my usual — 15,000 to 20,000 (steps) a day. I think it really pushes you to a new level.”
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Best overall fitness tracker: Fitbit Blaze, $249.99
Best for swimming: Moov Now, $79.98
Best for notifications: Garmin Vivosmart HR, $149.99
Best for a tight budget: Misfit Flash, $24.99
Best for simplicity: Jawbone UP2, $99.99 Best for accuracy: Misfit Shine 2, $99.99 Best for heart rate monitoring: Fitbit Charge HR, $149.95 Best for sleep tracking: Jawbone UP3, $179.99 Best for ecosystem: Under Armour Band, $180 Best for running: Microsoft Band 2, $249.99
Best for multisports: Garmin Vivoactive, $249.99 Best for bling: Misfit Swarovski Shine, $249 Best for style: Mondaine Helvetica No.1 Smart, $850 Best clip-on activity tracker: Jawbone UP Move, $49.99 Source: Published on wareable.com on April 4
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Memorial Day concert features flag ceremony The Castle Rock Band will host a free Memorial Day concert, in collaboration with American Legion Post #1187, at the bandstand in front of Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. The flag ceremony and concert Sonya Ellingboe will be at 3 p.m. May SONYA’S 29. (The next band concert will be at 7 SAMPLER p.m. June 18 — also at the bandstand.) The band is made up of volunteers and new members are welcome — no auditions. Go online to castlerockband.org. Longmire author to visit Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire series, will be on hand from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on May 31 at Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia, presented by Douglas County Libraries. Johnson will talk about “The Highwayman: A
Longmire Story,” the eighth in the series. Following a brief question-and-answer session, Johnson will sign books. A $30 fee includes a hardcover copy of the new novella, light appetizers and complimentary drink and a mini tour of the castle. Registration is required at DouglasCountyLibraries.org/craig-johnson; at press time, the ticket site noted that the event was standing room only. ACC stages art exhibition The annual Community Education Art Exhibition, with work by students and instructors, will be presented in Arapahoe Community College’s Colorado Gallery of the Arts from May 26 to June 27. An opening reception, with music, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 26. The show, open to the public with free admission, will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is on the ACC campus at 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. For information, contact Bobbi Shupe, eppuffin@mac.com, or ACC Community Education, 303-797-5722. Young playwrights sought Applications are still open for Curious
Theatre’s Curious New Voices summer intensive for young playwrights, ages 15 to 22. The four-week program will offer work with master playwrights Karen Zacarias, Lauren Yee and Thomas Bradshaw. Go online to curioustheatre.org. `Improv Playtimes’ offered Pam Roth O’Mara, who held a successful improv workshop at Arapahoe Community College this year, will offer two short “Improv Playtimes” at the Koelbel Library Forum: 6:15 to 8:45 p.m. on June 8 and July 13. Free, but donations welcomed. Sign up: signupgenius.com/ go/10c0c48aea829a2f94-yayimprov. Making it plein Register for the second annual Littleton Plein Air Paintout, scheduled June 2 and 3. Registration and information: depotartgallery.org. For additional information, contact Paul Nutting, 720-982-7269. Show of art at Depot Art Gallery, 2069 W. Powers Ave., Littleton, June 3 through 12. 1960s music “Motones vs Jerseys,” a new production at Lone Tree Art Center May 20-29,
will feature music by Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Beach Boys, Herman’s Hermits. The audience will vote on a favorite. Tickets, $57, $51, $33 front row: 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree, 720-509-1000, lonetreeartscenter. org. MOA artist in residence Maeve Eichelberger will be in her studio at Museum Outdoor Arts in the Englewood Civic Center, 1000 Englewood Parkway, from 1 to 2 p.m. on May 21 to introduce her artwork and discuss her latest 3-D “Saddle and Tack” acrylic series. Tickets: $10. Go online to moaonline.org. Flag Day fundraiser Denver Lyric Opera Guild celebrates Flag Day with a fundraiser at the Melting Pot, 2707 W. Main St., Littleton from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 14. Guests welcome. Tickets: $60, by June 9. Send checks, payable to DLOG, to Lynn Harrington, 9997 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80031.
Future of Parker landmark unknown Owners of historic home seek sale that won’t end in razing By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com When James and Victoria Newcomb built their modest house in 1911, they couldn’t picture how the Town of Parker would develop and evolve around it. More than a century later, Parker continues to grow and change around the Newcomb House, but Wayland and Marsha Britt can’t envision the town without it. “I just wish some remembrance of her could still be around,” Marsha Britt said, referring to Victoria Newcomb, a pillar of the early Parker community. The Britts own the house and lot on 10965 Pikes Peak Drive, but as they approach retirement they’ve decided to sell it. They’ve had offers and were even under contract at one point, but they haven’t cashed in. The Britts said buyers who’ve approached them so far wanted to raze the house, and that isn’t in their plans. The Town of Parker designated the house a landmark in 2007. Victoria Newcomb worked in town as a teacher and served as the postmaster for 34 years, and Marsha Britt is convinced that a gate in the yard’s fence was installed just so Newcomb could have a direct path to her job at the old post office across the street. The Britts wrote a letter to the Parker Town Council, offering to sell the property to the town with the agreement that the house remain intact. They also offered to donate the house, apart from the lot, to be relocated to Preservation Park. Town Administrator Randy Young, a self-proclaimed history buff, said he hopes the house will remain on Pikes Peak Drive. He said the house adds to the “old town feel” of the area. But he added that the town’s budget doesn’t include money for buying the property, and moving the house to Preservation Park is unlikely. Young acknowledged the work Marsha Britt has put into the house to keep it in good condition and the efforts she and her husband have taken to improve the landscaping. He said he has been putting the word out to prospective buyers, though none have been found yet. “I’d love to see it repurposed or have it as a historic property, or even if someone bought it who wants to live there,” Young said. “Of course, someone’s going to have to have money to make that happen.”
Wayland Britt said he thinks the house is an opportunity for the town to take the lead in historical preservation, but he understands that the town government follows the lead of its citizens. For him, the issue isn’t about fighting city hall, he just wants to make sure Parker doesn’t lose its history. “It’s not about winning or losing,” Wayland said, “it’s more about how to make sure that (the house is) an educational resource for the future … At this point, it could go either way.” Janice Truskolaski, president of the Parker Area Historical Society, also expressed concern about preserving the Newcomb house. She said it is up to Parker citizens to get involved to protect landmarks like the house from being lost forever. “As new development continues in Parker, we have to make a conscious effort to save structures that have been here longer than we have. Our old buildings help maintain a sense of permanency and heritage,” Truskolaski said in an email. “Community support is our best chance to save places that matter.” Wayland Britt envisions Boy Scouts and Brownies touring the house, the coal shed and the outhouse with wideeyed wonder for the way people lived in the early 1900s. But he understands history will be made whether the house stays or goes. “Even if the house gets lost, there’s history in that too,” he said. “Yeah, but it would be better if it stayed,” Marsha Britt added. “Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.”
Wayland Britt, standing inside the Newcomb House, points to a picture of the house as it looked after its construction in 1911. Britt’s wife, Marsha, refurbished the original woodwork in the house. Photos by Tom Skelley
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Concerts set for great outdoors Tunes on the Terrace series features five performances
FACE, a vocal rock band from Boulder (four singers and a vocal drummer) will entertain at Lone Tree’s Tunes on the Terrace on July 15. Courtesy photo
By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com Single tickets are available for Lone Tree’s annual Tunes on the Terrace series, which presents five shows between June 10 and July 29 — or, of course, a summeroutside-concert-lover will want to buy a series ticket. Concerts are held outside on the terrace at Lone Tree Arts Center at 10075 Commons St. in Lone Tree, with one exception. (In case of inclement weather, the events move inside to the Main Stage, with reserved seat numbering matching inside numbers for a smooth transition.) • The varied programming starts at 8 p.m. June 10 with singer, songwriter, guitarist Kevin MaC, who was a major hit with 2014 audiences. His roots are in country music, but he puts his own spin on a variety of styles: hip-hop, classic
rock and more. • June 24, 8 p.m. — The Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra, a 21-piece line-up of Denver’s jazz musicians that includes alumni of bands such as the Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson and Glenn Miller bands. Performances of big band charts, fine orchestrations. • July 9, 8 p.m. — Comedian Kevin Fitzgerald will perform inside on the
Main Stage. A former bouncer with the Rolling Stones and the Who, Fitzgerald had a 25-year career as a veterinarian and performed as a professional standup comedian. He also appeared on Animal Planet’s “Emergency Vets,” “NBC Nightly News,” “Today Show with Matt Lauer,” “Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” • July 15, 8 p.m. — Boulder-based Face, an all-vocal rock band, with four
IF YOU GO Tunes on the Terrace is scheduled at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree. One performance is an indoor event, but the others will be in reserved seating or on the lawn. Chairs may not be brought in — only blankets for lawn seating. The bar will serve drinks and snacks, as during the indoor season. Audience members may bring a picnic, but no alcohol is permitted. Tickets: lonetreeartscenter.org. 720-509-1000. singers and a vocal drummer, will perform a program of modern tunes, enhanced by complex harmonies, beat-box rhythms. • July 29, 8 p.m.- — The Mary Louise Lee Band will deliver a mix of R&B, soul, contemporary jazz, and Top 40. Lee, a Denver native is also Denver’s first lady and a performer for over 20 years. Dancing encouraged.
‘Kaleidoscope’ show has unusual approach No digital entries allowed in this local tradition By Sonya Ellingboe sellingboe@coloradocommunitymedia.com The 12th annual “Kaleidoscope” Exhibition, a local tradition, has put out a call for artists to enter the exhibit, scheduled July 11 to Aug. 11 in Colorado Gallery of the Arts at Arapahoe Community College (the Annex). In contrast to most local shows, instead of a digital entry, artists are to
bring submissions to the gallery between 9 and 11 a.m. on July 11 and submit the actual work. Fee: $10 per entry. Work will be judged from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and unaccepted art is to be picked up between 1 and 3 p.m. the same day, if the artist is notified. There is no limit on the number of entries. Exact cash or checks please — no credit cards. Media accepted: ceramics, drawing, jewelry, glass, metals, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, photography, printmaking, sculpture and woodworking. The juror will be Angela Faris Belt,
chair of the Studio Art and Art History Department at ACC; area coordinator and faculty: Photography. Two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang in a frame with glass and wire properly installed on the back. (No sawtooth hangers.) Wrapped canvas with wire is OK. No wet paintings. Extremely fragile work must be in a protective frame or case. Artwork will be hung with nails only — no screws. Three-dimensional work must be very stable and fit on a 17-by-17-inch pedestal. It needs to be light enough for one person to carry.
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Ongoing Affordable Colleges Online has created a guidebook to help women find and secure financial aid. The guide includes a collection of scholarships for women, including due dates and award amounts; insight into the financial aid application process; and other funding opportunities, such as industry-specific scholarships and funding for special groups. The guide is available online at http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womensguide-paying-for-college/. 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 60plus. We usually meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. For specific meeting information, contact campingsingles@gmail.com Douglas-Elbert County Music Teachers’ As-
sociation meets at 9 a.m. every first Thursday at Parker Bible Church, between Jordan and Chambers on Main Street. All area music teachers are welcome. Call Lucie Washburn, 303-814-3479. The Elbert County Sheriff’s Posse is a nonprofit volunteer organization that is part of the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. As volunteers we support the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, all law enforcement in our county, and the community at large. For more information or a membership application, go to http://www.elbertcountysheriff.com/ posse.html, or contact Dave Peontek at 303-6465456. Elizabeth American Legion Post 82, a 96-year veterans association supporting veterans, their families, their survivors and the community, meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Post Hall at South Banner Street and Elm Street in Elizabeth. All veterans are invited to attend these meetings to learn of their eligibility for membership in the National American Legion Organization. The Elizabeth Food Bank, 381 S. Banner in Eliza-
beth (next door to Elizabeth Presbyterian Church) needs to let the public know that we are available to help anyone who needs food. The hours are Friday 12:30-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-11:30 a.m. Other times by appointment. Finding Our Way Together, a brand new group for anyone who is alone, left out, picked on or overwhelmed by life. Since it is just forming, the group will evolve to fit the needs of the participants. Group will meet at 10 a.m. Saturdays at 34061 Forest Park Drive, in the lower level of Elizabeth Family Health. Leaders are Mary, 720-638-9770, and Karen, 303-243-3658, and both welcome phone calls. Group participation is free, and building is accessible. Kiowa Creek Food Pantry is a distribution site for the State of Colorado TEFAP food program. Food is distributed monthly to low income individuals/ families that qualify. We also distribute low income senior food boxes for the state; those 60 and older may qualify for a monthly supplement. If you are in need of food assistance or know someone who is, we may be able to qualify you for one of these programs. Call the food pantry for more information at 303-621-2376, or come by from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; we are located in the Fellowship Hall at 231 Cheyenne Street, Kiowa. Lawyers at the Library, a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be offered from 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elizabeth Library, 651 W. Beverly St. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for the areas of family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome. Everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Mystery Book Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Simla Public Library. The group enjoys talking about a variety of mystery authors and titles. We also periodically host a Colorado author during our meetings. Everyone may join us, and registration is not required. Visit the Simla Branch of the Elbert County Library District at 504 Washington Avenue, call 719-5412573, or email farabe@elbertcountylibrary.org. The Outback Express is a public transit service provided through the East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all resi-
dents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical and efficient means of travel for the four-county region. Call Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719- 541-4275. You may also call the ECCOG office at 1-800-825-0208 to make reservations for any of the trips. You may also visit http://outbackexpress.tripod.com. To ensure that a seat is available, 24-hour advance reservations are appreciated. Overeaters Anonymous meets from 10-11 a.m. and from 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sedalia Room at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 Meadows Parkway, Castle Rock. Parker-Franktown-Elizabeth Paper Crafting Club is open to anyone interested in card making and scrapbooking. We meet regularly throughout the month on various weekday evenings and weekends. Club events take place at 7786 Prairie Lake Trail, Parker (in the Pinery). Contact Alison Collins at 720-212-4788 for information or find us online at http://www.meetup.com/Parker-FranktownElizabeth-Paper-Crafting-Club/ Seniors meet in Elizabeth every Monday at 11 a.m. for food, fun and fellowship at Elizabeth Senior Center, 823 S. Banner St. Bring a dish for potluck on the first Monday of each month. Other Mondays, bring a sack lunch. Bingo, games and socializing. New leadership. Call Agnes at 303883-7881 or Carol at 303-646-3425 for information. Sky Cliff Center Support Groups A Stroke support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and last Wednesday (lunch included). The Care Giver support group for adults meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of each month. Caregiving for adults can be challenging at times and you’re not alone. For information, or to let the center know if you’re coming, call 303-8142863 or email skycliffctr@skycliff.org. Go to www. skycliff.org. Therapeutic riding. Promise Ranch Therapeutic Riding in Parker offers free therapeutic riding for developmentally disabled adults and children. Scholarship money is available for Douglas County residents to provide 10 therapeutic riding lessons. Call 303-841-5007 or visit www.promiseranchtherapeuticriding.com. Clubs continues on Page 17
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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
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. 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 303-3632300, unless otherwise noted. Go to www. bonfils.org. Upcoming blood drives are: 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. Pop Haydn Performs 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,
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; the Smothers Brothers, Loretta Lynn and more. For tickets and information, call 303-660-6799 or go to http://Tickets. AmazingShows.com. Red Riding Hood 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 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Registration required; call 303-7917323 or go to www.DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Upcycled MakerSpaces The Elizabeth Library and RAFT will host a free, two-part maker event Saturday, May 21. The first part, MakerSpace + Design, a build professional learning experience, from 8-11 a.m. Have you been wondering how to incorporate 21st century skills into your classroom? Here’s a suggestion: Give your students a quality, hands-on design challenge to reinforce their learning and to inspire them to think critically and creatively. Licensed teachers can earn three continuing education credits through part one. Participants will learn how to create an ideal environment on a small budget. They also will learn how to create and implement
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. design challenges that allow kids to learn 21st century skills in a variety of content areas. The final part is to practice building a MakerSpace and running a design challenge. The second part of the event is an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Discover how easy and affordable it is to build a MakerSpace in your living room. Build, tinker, play, and learn. Participants may attend either workshop or both. Victoria’s Tea Enjoy tea, scones, music and great stories at the first Victoria’s Tea from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at The Gathering Place at Christ’s Episcopal Church, 615 4th St., Castle Rock. The tea is a benefit for the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum. Come as you are or wear your finest outfit or hat. Cups will be provided or bring your own to show off. Tickets may be purchased at the Castle Rock Museum or online at www.castlerockmuseum.org under the Event Tickets tab. Contact 303814-3164 or museum@castlerockhistoricalsociety.org. Non-Fiction Book Club Meets Parker Non-Fiction Book Club meets from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, at 11008 Blackwolf Drive, Parker (Canterberry Crossing). RSVP requested. Contact Evelyn Poulo at 971-275-3750 for details.
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Future bright for Chaparral Cherry Creek eliminates Wolverines from state playoffs By Jim Benton jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chaparral boys lacrosse coaches lined up and shook hands with players as they walked out of the visitors dressing room at the Stutler Bowl. It was bittersweet for head coach Kevin Graefe. Defending state champion Cherry Creek downed the Wolverines 10-6 on May 11 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs to end Chaparral’s season with an 11-5 record. “Yes, it was bittersweet,” said Graefe. “It was very abrupt. It was like ripping a Band-Aid off.” Chaparral’s playoff roster had 13 seniors and 14 underclass players, including nine sophomores. And that’s what left Graefe in a quandary. “It was a great season,” said Graefe. “I would say there is probably not a team in the playoffs that relied on sophomores the way we did this year. We had a lot of sophomores. We had a lot of seniors that had an impact, but we also had lot of sophomores in the program. And you don’t see that on playoff teams.” Although Graefe is looking forward to “a great year” next season, he also will miss the seniors. “They were very impactful and worked hard,” he said. “I started coaching most of these seniors when they were in seventh grade, so I’ve known all these guys for a long time. It’s tough to see them go.” In statistics through 15 games, junior Trevor Orndoff was Chaparral’s scoring leader with 27 goals and 18 assists for 45 points. Sophomore Alek Jacobson and senior Noah Dahm each had 33 points. Dahm had 31 goals and Jacobson 20. Sophomore Brett Boos led the Continental League and the state
Chaparral sophomore Slade Simpson (29) looks to make a pass during a first round Class 5A lacrosse playoff game against defending state champion Cherry Creek on May 11 at the Stutler Bowl. Creek won 10-6 to end the season for the Wolverines. Photo by Jim Benton with 127 ground balls. Against Creek, the Wolverines got goals from six players. Jacobson, Orndoff, Dahm, Michael Pittman, Jake Graefe and Hunter Graefe scored, but Chaparral could get no closer in the second half than two goals to the
Bruins. “We got close at times, we just didn’t keep the momentum,” added coach Graefe. “We had four players that had playoff experience. We’ll bring back a lot with playoff experience next year.”
Titles can lift spirits, last a lifetime The meaning of a state championship can be found inside the hearts and minds of those involved Spring high school sports playoffs have started, and dozens of teams and hundreds of athletes in Colorado are pursuing state titles. But what does winning a championship really mean? At the high school level, MVPs don’t get invited to Disney World. Athletes generally don’t appear on talk shows. There are few national awards. In fact, a title brings little in the way of tangible rewards — hardware housed in school trophy cases, pictures of teams hung on walls and banners displayed in gyms. Still, a championship can leave an indelible mark on athletes and coaches. “I was lucky enough to be on a state championship team in high school and I can recall everything about it,” said Brad Madden, who has coached Green Mountain’s baseball team to back-to-back Class 4A state titles and played on the 1994 Arvada West state championship team. “We were pretty dominating. We had (former Major League pitcher) Roy Halladay and a lot good guys. I can remember the feeling of it and being around your buddies. That’s something you’ll never forget.”
Nothing like glue to keep a team together Glue is an adhesive used to stick things together. It’s also often difficult to remove from your hands. So it is only fitting to declare that senior Alyssa Kaiser was the glue that held Ralston Valley’s girls soccer team together. Injuries sidelined as many as eight starters during the season but Kaiser, the Jefferson County League Player of the Year, was a leader who helped the team focus and play well. “She’s the one senior that didn’t get hurt and she’s the one player that continued to do her role as a center midfielder in passing the ball, Jim Benton even though her top OVERTIME targets weren’t there anymore because they were sitting down,” said Ralston Valley coach Kamee Morwood. “She continued to be a leader on the field and off the field and to encourage her teammates. “She came in as a freshman and really helped changed Ralston Valley soccer. Her points are divided between assists and goals and that is not the norm.” Kaiser, who signed to play soccer at the University of Tulsa, finished the season with 56 points on 19 goals and 18 assists and helped the Mustangs to a 10-5-1 record after a first-round playoff loss to Rock Canyon. “It was really difficult,” admitted Kaiser. “I had to work a lot harder and I had to trust other teammates that I hadn’t played with all the time. It was really difficult for us, but we powered through it and made it to the playoffs. I love distributing the ball to people and making them look good.” Tradition looming this season in baseball The diamond, I’ve noticed, has become a bit more smart-looking this season. More baseball teams and several individual players are wearing their baseball uniforms the way they were designed to be worn with stirrups showing. It’s the old-school way. The traditional way. In the 1990s, most professionals started wearing their pants down to their cleats without the stirrups (uniform socks) showing. Glad to see some young players are not following the trend. 5A lacrosse pairings on the mark Whenever pairings are announced to state playoff competition there is always some head-scratching from coaches, players and parents. This season, the boys Class 5A lacrosse pairings were right on the mark as the four top seeds advanced into semifinals, which were held May 18. No. 4 Cherry Creek played top-seeded Regis Jesuit and No. 2 Mountain Vista challenged No. 3 Arapahoe.
The Cherry Creek girls tennis team has more championships than you can shake a racket at. Photo by Jim Benton Creating a buzz Chaparral Athletic Director Rob Johnson was the boys basketball coach when the Wolverines defeated Arapahoe to win the Class 5A state title in 2012. A title, he said, creates a morale boost. “People sometimes underestimate what that does for a school,” Johnson said. “Not just the state championship game, but the whole ride getting there. The kids are so excited and the fan base
doubles and triples. For any sport, it’s great.” Pomona won state titles this season in gymnastics and wrestling and was second in football and softball. “Winning a state championship sets the tone for the school year,” said Pomona Athletic Director Michael J. Santarelli. “The success unites the student body and the faculty. It creates the ultimate Titles continues on Page 20
Names, potential are similar The state track meet for all classifications will be held May 19-21 at Jefferson County Stadium and two freshman girls with similar names could be heard from — if not this weekend — then in the future. Arapahoe’s Anna Hall, whose older sister Julia also is a standout, won the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and the high jump during the May 12-14 Centennial League meet. Anna Hart of ThunderRidge was the Continental League champion in the 400 meters and triple jump to help the Grizzlies win the team title. Jim Benton is a sports writer for Colorado Community Media. He has been covering sports in the Denver area since 1968. He can be reached at jbenton@coloradocommunitymedia.com or at 303-566-4083.
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Rock Canyon won last season’s state baseball championship. Photo by Jim Benton
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connection of academics and extracurricular activities. It also reaffirms that you as a school are doing something that is creating better people.” Ponderosa Athletic Director Tim Ottmann, who guided the Mustangs to eight of the school’s 10 state wrestling titles when he was head coach, said championships help draw positive attention to the south Parker community. At the same time, community support helps build title-winning teams. “To win a state championship,” he said, “you have to have the athletes who are willing to work hard, great coaching and you have to have parent support getting their kids places and supporting the coach.” Building on success Raising championship banners can help create a culture of winning. Cherry Creek leads the state with 193 titles across all sports. Veteran coach
Marc Johnson has won eight baseball championships. “Winning a state championship does make a difference in people’s mindset,” Johnson said. Rod Sherman is Valor Christian’s former athletic director and current football coach. The Eagles have won 16 state titles since 2007, including six in football. Winning a championship “creates excitement for the kids and validates all the work they have done,” Sherman said. “Unfortunately, we live in a society that sometimes success is the most important thing versus the journey — and that’s the hard thing about championships. But the great thing is the banners that get hung up in the gyms and kids can come back for decades and know I was a part of something special.” And tere can be a snowball effect. “With open enrollment and choice, people begin to make decisions based upon the success of athletic programs early in seventh and eighth grade and maybe before that,” Ottmann said. “People want to be around winners. State championships do draw athletes to a school for a specific sport, especially if
they maintain that level of success for a while.” Thanks for the memories Winning a state title in the spring is sometimes overlooked as classes are all but over for the school year. Rock Canyon won the Class 5A state baseball title last spring in a tournament that wasn’t decided until May 27 because of rain delays. After the Jaguars won, coach Tyler Munro returned to school the next day and the building was almost empty. While high school championship teams don’t get parades like the Super Bowlwinning Denver Broncos, it’s possible the memories and inspiration will last just as long for those involved. “Overall, a state championship just builds school pride that is sometimes kind of missing these days,” Madden said. “For a smaller school like Green Mountain and the community, it sort of builds a sense that I can go to my neighborhood school and still accomplish something. “Green Mountain is an older school,” he said. “It’s pretty neat to see the people that had gone to school a long time ago come back and stick their head in the dugout and say, ‘I played baseball here.’ “
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For student athletes, winning a state championship means more recognition and special memories. But it also reinforces a lesson about hard work. “Everybody was so supportive,” said Pomona junior gymnast Annabel Spencer after the Panthers captured the state title last winter. “People never knew we even had a gymnastics team, and all of a sudden we won and they were like, ‘What?’ “ When Spencer would tell them she was on the gymnastics team, they would respond with “ ‘Oh, I heard you guys did so well this year’. People notice us now. This was one of the greatest memories that has happened in high school for me.” Valor Christian senior football player Booker Schelhaas learned about the value of dedication from last season’s 5A football title run. “It wasn’t the game that meant as much to me but the process,” he said. “When the game was over, I got emotional because of the thought of all those days in the weight room, four years of working hard, all the team stuff to pull us together. The championship was the icing on top, but it was more of process. It taught me a lot.” Cherry Creek won last spring’s state lacrosse title and junior Asher Nolting definitely noticed more students and opposing teams took notice. “We definitely got a little more recognition in the hallway with ‘good job,’ ‘great game’ or ‘congrats,’ “ he said. “It was great to see a lot of hard work paid off and people noticing. People start to know your name in halls.” And, he added, “the season after winning a state championship that team is always on the other team’s mind. You are the target that everyone wants to beat.”
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‘She loves the class ... but mostly, she loves him’ Karate instructor brings out best in special-needs students
By Tom Skelley tskelley@coloradocommunitymedia.com Martial arts instructor Eddie Afyoni begins each class by reciting the same mantra with his students: “To be a good person — knowledge in your mind — honesty in your heart — and to be a good friend.” The beginning of his classes are identical, like the level of respect and professionalism he shows all of his pupils. But he can be forgiven if one class holds a distinct place in his heart. Every Wednesday for the past three years, Afyoni has taught martial arts to students with special needs. They come to his Karate for Kids studio in Parker with different abilities and challenges. But Afyoni’s goal for each of them is the same: to take them to their fullest potential. “Some of them are more vocal than others, some of them like to talk and some don’t, but he pulls it out of all of them — that’s the best part of what he does,” said Jason Strong, an instructor at the studio. “Most schools don’t accept special-needs students because they see them as a distraction to the big classes. We like to have them here and then incorporate them into the main classes as well.” Afyoni and Strong want to expand the class to other Karate for Kids locations in Highlands Ranch and Littleton as word gets out and demand increases. Strong hopes to teach the classes at the other locations — and live up to Afyoni’s example. “A lot of people try to teach in a special needs class and they can’t do it,” Strong said. “He’s the best I’ve seen.” Parents of Afyoni’s students agree. They speak of Afyoni and the class with gratitude, admiration and praise. Maura Klene, whose daughter Rhianna leads the class in some routines, said Afyoni’s ability to appreciate each student’s abilities and needs ensures that each student succeeds. “He is incredible. What is going to work
Lauren Nier, right, throws a punch in a self-defense drill as Eddie Afyoni coaches her at his Karate for Kids studio. Afyoni’s studio, at 10970 S. Parker Road, Parker, hosts a biweekly class for special-needs students. Photo by Tom Skelley for (each student) is what he makes happen,” Klene said. “Each of the kids’ successes looks a little bit different, but he makes sure each kid has that success.” Rhianna was born 14 weeks premature. Throughout her life she’s had issues with anxiety, learning sequences and coordinating movement between the left and right sides of her body, challenges many of her classmates share. Afyoni’s class, Klene said, has helped Rhianna become more coordinated and more confident. Diane Triggs, whose 28-year-old son Paul is in the class, agreed with Klene that the class improves the students’ coordination and confidence, as well as giving them a chance to socialize.
“They just love coming here, just to be together,” Triggs said. She said Paul, who has Down syndrome, likes the companionship and the exercise. Paul said his favorite part of class is using nunchakus. Calisthenics, nunchakus and strengthtraining exercises are all part of each session, in addition to practicing a sequence of self-defense maneuvers. With the exception of a few quick water breaks, the class is a no-nonsense 60-minute workout. In one exercise, Afyoni comes at each student, teasing “I’m going to punch your lights out” and forcing them to protect themselves. It may sound harsh, but Strong said Afyoni’s approach is part of the reason
the students respond so well. “He’s tough with them, that’s what I think they like so much,” Strong said. “Eddie doesn’t treat them with kid gloves just because of their special needs. I’ve talked to some of the parents before, they like that he challenges them … They’re earning their rank, just like all of our students do … There’s no special treatment for them.” The challenge the students face has to be real for their sense of accomplishment to be genuine, Afyoni said. As they progress in rank, achieving a new belt as they master new skills, he sees their pride and confidence grow. Karate continues on Page 22
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“Always they are being told you can’t do things,” Afyoni said. “This is the one thing that they do where they can see as they move up and they know: ‘I did this.’ ” Afyoni’s toughness is tempered with understanding. In each class, he has to strike a balance between pushing his students to improve and knowing when back off and add a dash of praise.
“The most challenging part for me is to walk the thin line so they don’t get frustrated,” he said. “Sometimes when they feel frustrated, they just crash, and I feel like `Oh, my God, I pushed too hard maybe,’ so that’s the challenge, to push them just enough … To reinforce what they’ve learned, I have to find something correct in everything to build them up on that.” Understanding his students’ thresholds is key to Afyoni’s success, but Strong and the parents also point to his calm persistence. Teaching his students new moves may require repeating instructions, but
Afyoni said it leads to a greater reward for them, and for him. “There are sometimes it takes once or twice, and sometimes it takes 100 times to show them something,” he said. “When they do it … it doesn’t matter. When they are doing it, for their own satisfaction, then I got paid.” And the learning goes both ways. The students teach him lessons more important than karate, Afyoni said. Teaching the class has changed his outlook on life, making him more aware of how his attitude affects the world around him. “It gave me a huge spectrum … to
accept people for who they are, not who you expect them to be,” he said. “I have much more compassion for humanity, and, as old as I am, I appreciate you still see things.” Sue Jessen, whose daughter Ana has been in the class since it began, said the students’ success has more to do with that compassion than Afyoni’s mastery of martial arts. “He has taken every one of them from where they were to higher levels,” she said. “To see what he’s been able to do has been wonderful. She loves the class, she loves the forms. But mostly, she loves him.”
Salomess Stars Salome FOR RELEASE WEEK OF MAY 16, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A once-harmonious relationship appears to be hitting some sour notes. Spend some time together to see why things have gone off-key. What you learn might surprise you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You feel a need to make some changes. Good -- you can do it on a small scale (some new clothes, for example), or go big and redecorate your home and/or office. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Control your tendency toward early boredom. A situation in your life might be taking a long time to develop, but patience pays off. Stay with it. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might feel that you’re on an emotional roller coaster this week. Don’t fret; just ride it out and let things settle down. A Pisces shows understanding. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Do something different for once -- compromise. A stubborn stand on an important issue proves counterproductive. You need to be open to new ideas. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend offers advice that you perceive as an act of betrayal. But before you turn against the messenger, pay attention to the message. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A year of riding an emotional pogo stick finally settles down. Use this calmer period to restore frayed relationships and to pursue new opportunities.
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P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2.2.3.2. In the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2.2.3.3. In the W1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2.2.3.4. In the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Adams County, Colorado. 2.2.3.5. Final locations of diversion points from the Beebe Seep Canal will be consistent with applicable provisions of the stipulation between Town of Lochbuie and Applicants in Case Nos. 02CW404/03CW442 and 10CW306. 2.3. Source. South Platte River and unappropriated water accruing to the Beebe Seep Canal throughout the length of the Canal from Barr Lake to the point(s) of diversion. 2.4. Amount and Rate Claimed. 2,000 acre-feet conditional, with one refill in the amount of 2,000 acre-feet per year conditional. 2.4.1. United Diversion Facility No. 3. The maximum diversion rate is 250 cfs. 2.4.2. Burlington Canal. The maximum diversion rate is 250 cfs. 2.4.3. Beebe Seep Canal. The maximum diversion rate of seepage water accruing in the Beebe Seep Canal is 15 cfs for each of the diversion points identified in Section 2.2.3 above, and a maximum combined rate of 15 cfs from all Beebe Seep Canal diversions. 2.4.4. The maximum combined rate of diversion into Highlands Reservoir from all diversion points simultaneously is 250 cfs. 2.5.Date of Appropriation. April 19, 2016. 2.6. How Appropriation was Initiated. The appropriation date is based on United’s Board of Directors’ approval of a resolution on April 18, 2016, approving this appropriation (attached as Exhibit 2); the execution of a water supply contract with the owners of the lands on which the water will be used, sometimes referred to as the Highlands Property, dated April 18, 2016; the execution of a water supply contract with 70 Ranch, LLC on February 1, 2016 for the supply of water for irrigation of lands owned by 70 Ranch, LLC; and the filing of this Application as directed by the Resolution. United has conducted engineering studies to determine the feasibility of constructing Highlands Reservoir, has identified the location of Highlands Reservoir as described above in paragraph 2.1.1., and has identified the location of the diversion structures as described in paragraph 2.2. 2.7. Date Water First Applied to Beneficial Use. Not applicable, conditional water right. 2.8. Uses. By this application, United seeks a decree granting the right to use the above-described conditional water right as follows: 2.8.1. Directly or as a source of augmentation and substitute supply for use on lands owned by United and the owners of land in the Beebe Draw sometimes referred to as the Highlands Property to whom United has a contractual obligation to provide water for land development for uses including but not limited to municipal, commercial, irrigation, domestic, storage, exchange, augmentation and replacement, recharge, and substitute supply. The volume of water claimed herein is intended to provide water for the claimed beneficial uses and to protect against periods of drought. 2.8.2. Directly or as a source of augmentation and substitute supply to meet, if required, contractual obligations to ACWWA and ECCV. 2.8.3. Directly or as a source of augmentation and substitute supply for irrigation of the DeSanti Parcel, described below, and other lands owned by United or 70 Ranch, LLC in the Beebe Draw. 2.8.4. United intends to maintain dominion and control over the wastewater effluent and lawn irrigation return flows resulting from use of the subject water rights on the Highlands Property. United asks the Court to decree that it has the right to use, reuse, successively use and dispose of by sale, exchange, augmentation, or otherwise, to extinction all water lawfully diverted and/or impounded, as decreed herein or pursuant to a separate decree. 2.9. Total Capacity. Highlands Reservoir has a currently planned total capacity of 2,800 acrefeet.2.10. Name and Addresses of the Owner of the Storage Structure and the Diversion Facilities Listed Above, and lands on which those facilities will be located. 2.10.1. Highlands Reservoir will be owned by the United Water and Sanitation District, 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. 2.10.2. The land on which the Reservoir will be located is currently owned by Highland Equities, L.L.C., 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111. 2.10.3. The United Water and Sanitation District, 8301 East Prentice Ave., Suite 100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 holds a perpetual easement granted by Henderson Aggregate, LTD for the United Diversion Facility No. 3. The diversion structure is owned by United. 2.10.4. The Burlington Canal (also known as Burlington/O’Brien Canal) and the Beebe Seep Canal are owned by FRICO, 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, Colorado 80601. 2.10.5. Barr Lake and the canals which will be used to deliver water to Highlands Reservoir are owned by FRICO. 2.10.6. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.1 above, may be located is owned by one or more of Edmundson Land, LLC (P.O. Box 932, Brighton, Colorado 80601) and Public Service Company of Colorado (P.O. Box 1979, Denver, Colorado , 80201). 2.10.7. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.2 above, may be located is owned by one or more of Vicki and David Pelletier (3851 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial, Colorado 80122) and Weld County, Colorado (1150 O St., Greeley, Colorado 80631). 2.10.8. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.3 above, may be located is owned by one or more of Len Pettinger (18437 County Road 8, Brighton, Colorado 80603) and Town of Lochbuie, Colorado (703 County Road 37, Brighton, Colorado 80603). 2.10.9. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.4 above, may be located is owned by Mile High Duck Club c/o Brown and Locke P.C. (1720 S. Bellaire St., Ste. 405, Denver, Colorado 80222). 3. Description of Conditional Exchange Rights. 3.1. Background. United seeks conditional appropriative rights of exchange along the Beebe Seep Canal as set forth below. 3.2. ExchangeFrom Points. 3.2.1. Highlands Reservoir. Highlands Reservoir is located in the Beebe Draw as described above in Paragraph 2.1.1 as shown in Exhibit 1. Water will be released to the Beebe Seep Canal through the outlet works of Highlands Reservoir. The location of the outlet structure for Highlands Reservoir has not been finally determined. The preliminary design anticipates that the Reservoir will be gravity drained under Weld County Road 39 into the existing drainage that has pipe crossings of the railroad and Interstate 76 and then flows west on the south side of WCR 4 to the Beebe Draw in the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 31, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. An inlet structure from the Beebe Seep Canal, the potential locations of which are described above in paragraph 2.2.3, may be designed to also deliver water from Highlands Reservoir to the Beebe Seep Canal, and as an outlet structure it would also be an exchangefrom point. 3.2.2. Lochbuie Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Town of Lochbuie has a contractual obligation to provide wastewater treatment services for the Highlands Property, and the outlet of the Lochbuie wastewater treatment plant to the Beebe Seep Canal may be an exchange-from point. The Lochbuie wastewater treatment plant is located in
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Notice To Creditors 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 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 Legal Notice No: 23399 First Publication: May 12, 2016 Last Publication: May 26, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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Public Notice DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO APRIL 2016 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2016 for each County affected. 16CW11 DALE AND DIANE VARNER, 36159 Winchester Rd., Elizabeth, CO 80107. 303-646-9250. APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND WATER RIGHTS IN THE DENVER BASIN AQUIFERS IN ELBERT COUNTY. Applicant seeks to adjudicate the well, permit 171558, and to adjudicate the non tributary and not nontributary Denver Basin groundwater underlying a 2.88 acre tract of land lying in the SW1/4, NW1/4, S36, T7S, R65W of the 6th pm including the Dawson, Denver, Arapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers. THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall. Legal Notice No.: 23403 First Publication: May 19, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
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Misc. Private Legals Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are notified that the following is a resume of all water right applications and certain amendments filed in the Office of the Water Clerk during the month of APRIL 2016 for each County affected. 16CW3053 United Water and Sanitation District, acting by and through the United Water Acquisition Enterprise (“United” or the “Applicant”), c/o Robert Lembke, 8301 East Prentice Ave., #100, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111, (303) 775-1005. APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL A CONDITIONAL STORAGE RIGHT AND A COND I T I O N A L R I G H T O F EXCHANGE–HIGHLANDS RESERVOIR IN ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, DENVER, DOUGLAS, ELBERT, MORGAN AND WELD COUNTIES. Please send all pleadings and correspondence to: Tod J. Smith, Esq., Law Office of Tod J. Smith, LLC, 2919 Valmont Road, Suite 205, Boulder, Colorado 80301, tod@tjslaw.com, (Attorney for Applicant). 2. Description of Conditional Water Storage Right. 2.1. Name of Structure: Highlands Reservoir. Highlands Reservoir is an offchannel reservoir located in the NW1/4 of Section 32, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. A map showing the location of Highlands Reservoir is attached as Exhibit 1. Water will be diverted from the South Platte River at the diversion facilities described below in paragraphs 2.2.1 and 2.2.2. After water is diverted from the South Platte River it will be delivered to the Highlands Reservoir through the delivery canals in the Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company’s (“FRICO”) Barr Lake system. United has the ability to use FRICO’s delivery canals pursuant to contracts and/or agreements between United and FRICO. United has also claimed diversion points in the Beebe Seep Canal as described below in paragraph 2.2.3. United will construct Highlands Reservoir for multiple uses, including, but not limited to: (a) direct use and the augmentation of wells in the Beebe Draw for use on and development of a residential development located in the Beebe Draw pursuant to a contract between United and the landowners; (b) irrigation of lands in the Beebe Draw owned by United or 70 Ranch, LLC; (c) satisfying obligations it may have to the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (“ACWWA”) under the Intergovernmental Agreement dated December 15, 2009, and the East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District (“ECCV”) under the Amended and Restated Water Supply Agreement dated May 2007; and (d) storage for other entities. 2.2. Name of Diversion Facilities. 2.2.1. United Diversion Facility No. 3. The headgate is on the east bank of the South Platte River in the SW1/4 of Section 26, Township 1 South, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Adams County, Colorado. This Diversion Facility delivers water to the United No. 3 Reservoir, from which water is delivered through the Beebe Pipeline to the Burlington/O’Brien Canal immediately above Barr Lake. From Barr Lake the water will be delivered through FRICO delivery canals in the Beebe Draw to Highlands Reservoir. 2.2.2. Burlington Canal (also known as Burlington/O’Brien Canal). The headgate, pursuant to the decreed changed point of diversion in Case No. 02CW403, is on the east bank of the South Platte River in the NE1/4 of the SW1/4 of Section 14, Township 3 South, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M. in the City and County of Denver, Colorado. The headgate is located at approximately latitude 039° 47’ 24.69” N, longitude 104° 58’ 9.97” W. The UTM coordinates are approximately NAD 1983 UTM Zone 13S 502616.89 mE 4404471.42 mN. The City of Thornton has a September 24, 1981 agreement with FRICO, the Burlington Ditch Land and Reservoir Company, and the Wellington Reservoir Company for use of the first 200 cfs of excess capacity in the Burlington Canal and a July 18, 1985 agreement with the Henrylyn Irrigation District for use of the first 100 cfs of excess capacity in the Burlington Canal. United’s use of the Burlington Canal will be subject to and limited by Thornton’s prior rights. 2.2.3. Beebe Seep Canal. Point(s) of diversion from the Beebe Seep Canal for delivery of water to storage in Highlands Reservoir may be located at one or more of the following locations, all of which will divert surface water only: 2.2.3.1. In the SE1/4 of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2.2.3.2. In the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2.2.3.3. In the W1/2 of the NW1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2.2.3.4. In the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 6, Township 1 South, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Adams County, Colorado. 2.2.3.5. Final locations of diversion points from the Beebe Seep Canal will be consistent with applicable provisions of the stipulation between Town of Lochbuie and Applicants in Case Nos. 02CW404/03CW442 and 10CW306. 2.3. Source. South Platte River and unappropriated water accruing to the Beebe Seep Canal throughout the length of the Canal from Barr Lake to the point(s) of diversion. 2.4. Amount and Rate Claimed. 2,000 acre-feet conditional, with one refill in the amount of 2,000 acre-feet per year conditional. 2.4.1. United Diversion Facility No. 3. The maximum diversion rate is 250 cfs. 2.4.2. Burlington Canal. The maximum diversion rate is 250 cfs. 2.4.3. Beebe Seep Canal. The maximum diversion rate of seepage water accruing in the Beebe Seep Canal is 15 cfs for each of the diversion points identified in Section 2.2.3 above, and a maximum combined rate of 15 cfs from all Beebe Seep Canal diversions. 2.4.4. The maximum combined rate of diversion into Highlands Reservoir from all diversion points simultaneously is 250 cfs. 2.5.Date of Appropriation. April 19, 2016. 2.6. How Appropriation was Initiated. The appropriation date is based on United’s Board of Directors’ approval of a resolution on April 18, 2016, approving this appropriation (attached as Exhibit 2); the execution of a water supply contract with the owners of the lands on which the water will be used, sometimes referred to as the Highlands Property, dated April 18, 2016; the execution of a water supply contract with 70 Ranch, LLC on February 1, 2016 for the supply of water for irrigation of lands owned by 70 Ranch, LLC; and the filing of this Application as directed by the Resolution. United has conducted engineering studies to determine the feasibility of constructing Highlands Reservoir, has identified the location of Highlands Reservoir as described above in paragraph 2.1.1., and has identified the location of the diversion structures as described in paragraph 2.2. 2.7. Date Water First Applied to Beneficial Use. Not applicable, conditional water right. 2.8. Uses. By this application, United seeks a decree
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and Public Service Company of Colorado (P.O. Box 1979, Denver, Colorado, 80201). 2.10.7. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.2 above, may be located is owned by one or more of Vicki and David Pelletier (3851 E. Geddes Ave., Centennial, Colorado 80122) and Weld County, Colorado (1150 O St., Greeley, Colorado 80631). 2.10.8. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.3 above, may be located is owned by one or more of Len Pettinger (18437 County Road 8, Brighton, Colorado 80603) and Town of Lochbuie, Colorado (703 County Road 37, Brighton, Colorado 80603). 2.10.9. The land on which the proposed diversion point from the Beebe Seep Canal, described in Paragraph 2.2.3.4 above, may be located is owned by Mile High Duck Club c/o Brown and Locke P.C. (1720 S. Bellaire St., Ste. 405, Denver, Colorado 80222). 3. Description of Conditional Exchange Rights. 3.1. Background. United seeks conditional appropriative rights of exchange along the Beebe Seep Canal as set forth below. 3.2. ExchangeFrom Points. 3.2.1. Highlands Reservoir. Highlands Reservoir is located in the Beebe Draw as described above in Paragraph 2.1.1 as shown in Exhibit 1. Water will be released to the Beebe Seep Canal through the outlet works of Highlands Reservoir. The location of the outlet structure for Highlands Reservoir has not been finally determined. The preliminary design anticipates that the Reservoir will be gravity drained under Weld County Road 39 into the existing drainage that has pipe crossings of the railroad and Interstate 76 and then flows west on the south side of WCR 4 to the Beebe Draw in the NW1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 31, Township 1 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. An inlet structure from the Beebe Seep Canal, the potential locations of which are described above in paragraph 2.2.3, may be designed to also deliver water from Highlands Reservoir to the Beebe Seep Canal, and as an outlet structure it would also be an exchangefrom point. 3.2.2. Lochbuie Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Town of Lochbuie has a contractual obligation to provide wastewater treatment services for the Highlands Property, and the outlet of the Lochbuie wastewater treatment plant to the Beebe Seep Canal may be an exchange-from point. The Lochbuie wastewater treatment plant is located in the NE1/4 of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 65 West, 6th P.M. 3.2.3. Accretion Point for Lawn Irrigation Return Flows. Lawn irrigation return flows resulting from the irrigation of lawns and public spaces in the Highlands Development will accrete to one or more points in the Beebe Draw from which United will exchange the return flows. The accretion points and quantities of return flows will be determined in a future water court proceeding. 3.3. Exchange-To Points. 3.3.1. Barr Lake. Barr Lake is located in portions of Sections 15, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, and 33, Township 1 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 3.3.2. Toe of Barr Lake Dam. The toe of Barr Lake Dam is located in the NW1/4 of Section 23, Township 1 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, approximately 390 feet from the North section line and 930 feet from the West section line. 3.3.3. DeSanti Headgate. The headgate for the DeSanti Recharge Pond is located on the DeSanti Parcel, which is located in the SE1/4 of Section 11, Township 1 South, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Adams County, Colorado. 3.3.4. Highlands Reservoir Beebe Seep Canal Diversion(s). The Highlands Reservoir Beebe Seep Canal diversion points are located in the Beebe Draw as described in Paragraph 2.2.3 above. Water will be exchanged to these points from the Highlands wastewater treatment plant and the accretion point(s) for Highlands lawn irrigation return flows. 3.4. Sources of Substitute Supply. 3.4.1. Water stored in Highlands Reservoir pursuant to the conditional water storage right described in Paragraph 2 above. 3.4.2. Other water owned or leased by United stored in Highlands Reservoir if decreed for such uses. 3.4.3. Reusable, consumable effluent from the use of water in the Highlands Development. 3.4.4. Lawn irrigation return flows from irrigation in the Highlands Development when quantified in a future water court proceeding. 3.5. Maximum Exchange Rate. 50 cfs. 3.6. Date of Appropriation. April 19, 2016. 3.6.1. How Appropriation was Initiated. The appropriation date is based on United’s Board of Directors’ approval of a resolution on April 18, 2016, approving this appropriation (attached as Exhibit 2); the execution of a water supply contract with the owners of the lands on which the water will be used, sometimes referred to as the Highlands Property, dated April 18, 2016; the execution of a water supply contract with 70 Ranch, LLC on February 1, 2016 for the supply of water for irrigation of lands owned by 70 Ranch, LLC; and the filing of this Application as directed by the Resolution. United has conducted engineering studies to determine the feasibility of constructing Highlands Reservoir, has identified the location of Highlands Reservoir as described above in paragraph 2.1.1., and has identified the location of the diversion structures as described in paragraph 2.2. 3.7. Date Water First Applied to Beneficial Use. Not applicable, conditional water right. 3.8. Uses. The water exchanged pursuant to this conditional exchange right will be used for the purposes described in Paragraph 2.8 above. 3.9. Name and Addresses of the Owner of the ExchangeFrom and the Exchange-To Points Listed Above. See Paragraph 2.10 above. The Town of Lochbuie owns the Lochbuie wastewater treatment plant. (8 pages, 2 exhibit)
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THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR BE FOREVER BARRED.
has identified the location of the diversion structures as described in paragraph 2.2. 3.7. Date Water First Applied to Beneficial Use. Not applicable, conditional water right. 3.8. Uses. The water exchanged pursuant to this conditional exchange right will be used for the purposes described in Paragraph 2.8 above. 3.9. Name and Addresses of the Owner of the ExchangeFrom and the Exchange-To Points Listed Above. See Paragraph 2.10 above. The Town of Lochbuie owns the Lochbuie wastewater treatment plant. (8 pages, 2 exhibit)
al depletions while the subject groundwater is being pumped. Applicants will reserve an equal amount of nontributary groundwater underlying the Subject Property to meet post pumping augmentation requirements. Further, Applicants pray that this Court grant the application and for such other relief as seems proper in the premises. (6 pages).
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Public Notice Legal Notice No.: 23402 First Publication: May 19, 2016 DISTRICT COURT, Last Publication: May 19, 2016 WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO Publisher: Elbert County News APRIL 2016 WATER RESUME PUBLICATION TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Public Notice IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 1 DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION 1, COLORADO Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are noAPRIL 2016 WATER RESUME tified that the following is a resume of all PUBLICATION water right applications and certain TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED amendments filed in the Office of the WaIN WATER APPLICATION ter Clerk during the month of APRIL 2016 IN WATER DIV. 1 for each County affected. Pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-302, you are 16CW3057 Michael and Virginia notified that the following is a resume of all Rodman, 42350 London Drive, Parker, water right applications and certain CO 80134 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & amendments filed in the Office of the WaFendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, ter Clerk during the month of APRIL 2016 CO 80202), APPLICATION FOR APfor each County affected. PROVAL OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, ELBERT COUNTY. Groundwater to 16CW3054 Winston and Verona Friedly, be augmented: 1 acre-foot per year for 11962 Huckleberry Drive, Franktown, 100 years of not nontributary Upper CO 80116 (James J. Petrock, Petrock & Dawson aquifer groundwater as decreed Fendel, 700 17th Street, #1800, Denver, in Case No. 12CW84, District Court, WaCO 80202), APPLICATION FOR UNDERter Division 1. Applicants are the owners GROUND WATER RIGHTS FROM NONof 5.4 acres being Lot 83, Parker Hylands TRIBUTARY AND NOT NONTRIBUFiling 2, which is generally located in the TARY SOURCES AND FOR APPROVAL SW1/4SW1/4 of Section 35, T6S, R65W OF PLAN FOR AUGMENTATION, IN THE of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as shown NONTRIBUTARY LOWER DAWSON, on Attachment A hereto (Subject DENVER, ARAPAHOE AND LARAMIEProperty). Water rights to be used for augFOX HILLS AND THE NOT NONTRIBUmentation: Return flows from the use of TARY UPPER DAWSON AQUIFERS, ELnot nontributary Upper Dawson aquifer BERT COUTNY. 20 acres being Lot 4, water and return flows and direct disRobinson Minor Subdivision, located in charge of nontributary groundwater underthe NW1/4SW1/4 of Section 34, T7S, lying the Subject Property as also deR65W of the 6th P.M., Elbert County, as creed in Case No. 12CW84. Statement of shown on Attachment A hereto ("Subject plan for augmentation: The Upper Dawson Property"). Source of Water Rights: The aquifer groundwater will be used for in Upper Dawson aquifer is not nontributary house use (0.35 acre-feet), irrigation of as described in Sections 37-90-103(10.7), 9500 square feet of lawn, garden, and C.R.S., and the Lower Dawson, Denver, trees (0.55 acre-feet per year), and stockArapahoe and Laramie-Fox Hills aquifers watering of up to 8 large domestic animare nontributary as described in Section als (0.1 acre-feet). Applicants reserve the 37-90-103(10.5), C.R.S. Estimated right to revise these amounts and uses Amounts: Upper Dawson: 5.8 acre-feet, without having to amend or republish this Lower Dawson: 2.8 acre-feet, Denver: 6.3 application. Sewage treatment for in acre-feet, Arapahoe: 8.4 acre-feet, Laramhouse use will be provided by a non-evapie-Fox Hills: 6.1acre-feet. Proposed Use: orative septic system. Return flows assoDomestic, commercial, industrial, irrigaciated with in house use will be approximtion, agriculture, livestock watering, fire ately 90% of water used for that purpose protection, and augmentation purposes, and return flow associated with irrigation including storage, both on and off the Subuse will be approximately 15% of water ject Property. Description of plan for augused for that purpose. During pumping mentation: Groundwater to be augmented: Applicants will replace actual depletions to 2 acre-feet per year of Upper Dawson the affected stream system pursuant to aquifer groundwater as requested herein. Section 37-90-137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. ApplicWater rights for augmentation: Return ants estimate that depletions occur to the flows from the use of not nontributary and Coal Creek stream system. Return flows nontributary groundwater and direct disfrom use of the subject water rights from charge of nontributary ground water. in house and irrigation use will accrue to Statement of plan for augmentation: The the South Platte River system via Coal Upper Dawson aquifer water will be used Creek and those return flows are suffithrough individual wells to serve 2 residcient to replace actual depletions while the ences at rates of flow not to exceed 15 subject groundwater is being pumped. Apgpm. Each well will withdraw 1 acre-foot plicants will reserve an equal amount of annually for inhouse use (0.35 acre-feet), nontributary groundwater as decreed in irrigation of 10,500 square-feet of lawn, Case No. 12CW84 to meet post-pumping garden, and trees (0.6 acre-feet), stockaugmentation requirements. Further, Apwatering of up to 4 large domestic animplicants pray that this Court grant the apals (0.05 acre-feet). Applicants reserve the plication and for such other relief as right to amend these amounts and values seems proper in the premises. (4 pages). without amending the application or republishing the same. Sewage treatment THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY for inhouse use will be provided by nonTHESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT evaporative septic systems and return IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS flow from inhouse and irrigation use will be CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICapproximately 90% and 15% of that use, ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND respectively. During pumping Applicants OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS will replace actual depletions to the afMUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN fected stream system pursuant to Section THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR 37-90-137(9)(c.5), C.R.S. Depletions ocBE FOREVER BARRED. cur to the Cherry Creek stream system and return flows accrue to the South YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any Platte River via Cherry Creek and those party who wishes to oppose an applicareturn flows are sufficient to replace actution, or an amended application, may file al depletions while the subject groundwawith the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, ter is being pumped. Applicants will reGreeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement serve an equal amount of nontributary of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why groundwater underlying the Subject Propthe application should not be granted, or erty to meet post pumping augmentation why it should be granted only in part or on requirements. Further, Applicants pray certain conditions. Such Statement of Opthat this Court grant the application and position must be filed by the last day of for such other relief as seems proper in JUNE 2016 (forms available on the premises. (6 pages). www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original THE WATER RIGHTS CLAIMED BY and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of THESE APPLICATIONS MAY AFFECT each Statement of Opposition must also IN PRIORITY ANY WATER RIGHTS be served upon the Applicant or CLAIMED OR HERETOFORE ADJUDICApplicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or ATED WITHIN THIS DIVISION AND certificate of such service of mailing shall OWNERS OF AFFECTED RIGHTS be filed with the Water Clerk. MUST APPEAR TO OBJECT WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY STATUTE OR Legal Notice No.: 23405 BE FOREVER BARRED. First Publication: May 19, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any Publisher: The Elbert County News party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that any party who wishes to oppose an application, or an amended application, may file with the Water Clerk, P. O. Box 2038, Greeley, CO 80632, a verified Statement of Opposition, setting forth facts as to why the application should not be granted, or why it should be granted only in part or on certain conditions. Such Statement of Opposition must be filed by the last day of JUNE 2016 (forms available on www.courts.state.co.us or in the Clerk’s office), and must be filed as an Original and include $158.00 filing fee. A copy of each Statement of Opposition must also be served upon the Applicant or Applicant’s Attorney and an affidavit or certificate of such service of mailing shall be filed with the Water Clerk.
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Legal Notice No.: 23404 First Publication: May 19, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Publisher: The Elbert County News
Legal Notice No.: 23402 First Publication: May 19, 2016 Last Publication: May 19, 2016 Publisher: Elbert County News
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